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Hartford Boxing Promotions To launch this summer

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(L-R) – Michael Tran, Richard Rivera & Tony Blanco

HARTFORD, Conner. (Abril 4, 2018) – Professional boxing’s newest promotional company, Hartford Boxing Promotions, has announced its official formation, as well as tentative plans calling for its inaugural event this summer in Hartford.

 

 

 

Boxing trainer Tony Blanco and his Hartford-based House of Boxing gym partner, Michael Tran, have teamed with their undefeated light heavyweight prospect, Richard “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera (6-0, 5 Kos), to form Hartford Boxing Promotions. Rivera is one of the best and most popular pro fighters in New England.

 

 

 

“We want to bring boxing back to Hartford,” Blanco addressed why they founded this new promotional company. “Hartford is a hotbed of boxing. There’s a lot of talent here and Hartford has a rich boxing history.

 

 

 

“We hope to promote our first show on June 16th, subject to Connecticut Boxing Commission approval, at Xfinity Theatre in Hartford. It’s owned by Live Nation and has been used only as a concert hall, but it has an old-school feel and will be an awesome venue for boxing. We’re excited about promoting events in this new venue for boxing.”

 

 

 

Boxing’s roots in the Hartford market dates back nearly a full century, headlined by International Hall of Famers Willie “Will o’ the Wisp” Pep e Christopher “Battling” Battalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion Marlon “Magic Man” Starling, challengers título mundial Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega, “Sorveteiro” John Scully e Israel “máis” Cardona, e 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain Lawrence Clay-Bey.

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Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2017 Announced

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Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame
clase de 2017 Announced
“Professor” Charles Hadley, Dr. Tony Alessi,
Clark Sammartino, Dick Flaherty, Dan Parker & Hugh Devlin, Sr.
Uncasville, Conner. (Augus14, 2017) – The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) has announced its six-member Class of 2017 to be inducted during the 13º Cea anual CBHOF Gala Indución o sábado noite, Outubro 28, no Ballroom Uncas no MOHEGAN Sun.
The new CBHOF inductees are pioneer boxer “Professor” Charles Hadley, ring physician Dr. Tony Alessi, international boxing judge Clark Sammartino, referee/judgeDick Flaherty, escritor de boxeo Dan Parker and boxer/boxing contributor Hugh Devlin, Sr.
“We continue to break barriers at CBHOF as we induct ‘Professor’ Charles Hadley who may have been the best ‘pound-for-pound fighter of his era,” CBHOF president John Laudati dito. Like many black athletes of this period, he never received the recognition he richly deserved. The CBHOF will rectify that this year. Other members of this year’s class are equally deserving and represent all aspects of this great sport. Dr. Alessi is not just an accomplished ring physician but also a world-renowned sports doctor. Clark Sammartino is one of the best judges in boxing. Dan Parker is an International Boxing Hall of Famer whose career as a reporter is unparalleled in any sport. Hughie Devlin Sr.’s contributions to this sport in Connecticut are immeasurable. We look forward to seeing boxing fans of all ages at this year’s dinner. It will be a wonderful evening for our inductees, our award winners, and especially for their family and friends.”

Fighting out of his adopted hometown of Bridgeport, Tennessee-native “Professor” Charles Hadley (25-13-6, 14 Kos) was the reigning World Colored Heavyweight Champion from 1881-1883. His professional career was from 1869 para 1891.

A familiar figure at ringside for major fights at Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino, Dr. Tony Alessi is a graduate of the University of Rome who moved to the Nutmeg State after completing his residency and neuro-muscular fellowship at the University fo Michigan. Alessi is a neurological consultant to the Connecticut State Boxing Commission, as well as the NFL Players Association and New York Yankees Player Development. He is based in Norwich, where he CEO for a medical management company.
At the height of career as a boxing judge, Clark Sammartino would average 100 bouts a year, Incluíndo 10 world championships. A Providence native and Brown University graduate, he started judging boxing matches after he retired as an oral surgeon. The 80-year-old Sammartino has judge fights involving some of boxing biggest stars such as Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Oscar de la Hoya, Julio Cesar Chavez and many others.
An accomplished referee/judge from Braintree, Massachusetts, who now lives in Glastonbury, CT, Dick Flaherty has worked numerous notable fights featuring Bernard Hopkins, Chad Dawson, Vernon Forrest and Sal “Canelo” Alvarez, entre os máis notables. Flaherty is best known for judging the first of three Arturo Gatti-Micky Ward fights, held at Mohegan Sun, voted the 2002 Loita do Ano), in which Dick scored the Round of the Year (ninth), 10-7 for Ward, and the fight, 94-93, in Ward’s favor. His score proved to be the difference as Ward won a 10-round split decision.
Waterbury, CT-native Dan Parker was a Waterbury sportswriter back in the early part of the 20th Century, whose articles in the New York Daily Mirror later exposed corruption in boxing. He exposed International Boxing Club (IBC) corruption and, due to Parker’s crusade, it was disbanded. Parker is induced in the prestigious International Boxing Hall of Fame, as well as the National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Hall of Fame.
Hugh Devlin, Sr. (22-13) made his professional boxing debut in 1927 coa idade de 18, stopping Johnny Lorenzo in New Bedford, Masa. He developed into one of New England’s top featherweights, fighting across Connecticut in New Haven, West Haven, Waterbury and New London. Devlin’s contributions to the Norwich boxing community made him an icon in southeastern Connecticut. He opened a restaurant in New London where menus were shaped like boxing gloves.
Individual Connecticut award winners were also announced: Jimmy Williams, Conner. Boxer Profesional do Ano; Kevin Bonilla, Conner. Amateur Boxer do Ano; Hector Rosario, Contribución ao Boxing; Danny Schiavone, Professional Boxing Official of the Year; Sachs Medina, Amateur Boxing Official of the Year:
Os billetes para o CBHOF 13th Cea de Gala anual Indución, a prezos razoables no $90.00, will soon go on sale and be available to purchase by calling Kim Baker no MOHEGAN Sun(1.860.862.7377) ou Sherman Cain no Manchester Xornal Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). As portas abren ás 5:30 p.m. E, cocktails from 6:00– p.m. E (cash bar), followed by a full sit-down dinner.
Go en liña para www.ctboxinghof.org Para obter información adicional sobre o Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, its 13th Cea de Gala anual Inductee, oportunidades de patrocinio de eventos, ou homenaxeados CBHOF últimos.
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Grand Opening of Connecticut Boxing HOF new location Monday night, Xuño 26, in Sky Casino at Mohegan Sun

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Uncasville, Conner. (Xuño 13, 2017) – The Grand Opening of the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame’s (CBHOF) new location in the Sky Casino at Mohegan Sun will be held there Luns, Xuño 26, a partir de 6 p.m. E.
The media and public is welcome to attend the grand opening festivities. Dignitaries representing from Mohegan Sun and Mashantucket Pequot Tribes will be in attendance, as well as many CBHOF inductees, including Marlon Starling and “Irlandés: Micky Ward.
The original CBHOF location was in Mohegan Sun Arena but public availability for viewing was restricted to only during scheduled events held there. CBHOF inductees’ plaques and video of major fights held in Connecticut were displayed.
The new CBHOF will be open to the public during Mohegan Sun Casino operating hours. In addition to the inductees’ plaques and videos of famous fights held in the Nutmeg State, the new location will also include rotating displays of historically significant boxing memorabilia. There will also be interactive displays for public use.
“We at the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame are extremely grateful to Mohegan Sun for hosting this great facility and for contributing generously to its construction,” CBHOF president John Laudati said. “We are very excited and anxious to have the ability to present the rich history of boxing in Connecticut while simultaneously honoring those who have contributed to that history.”
Go en liña para www.ctboxinghof.org Para obter información adicional sobre o Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame.
SOBRE CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 para honrar e celebrar a carreira de individuos prominentes implicadas no deporte do boxeo. Súa cerimonia de posesión inaugural & A cea foi realizada en 2005. Rica historia do boxeo Connecticut nunca podería florece se non fose para as realizacións dos consagrados no Hall of Fame.
Como unha organización sen ánimo de lucro, o Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame está profundamente empeñados en manter o espírito de loita de Connecticut próspera a través de varias contribucións de caridade.
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Danbury, Connecticut’s Bordoy Turns Professional

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Febreiro 14, 2017 (Danbury, CT) – One day after turning 22 anos de idade, Omar Borðoy formally announced he has turned professional. Family and friends gathered at Champs Boxing Club in Danbury, CT Luns night for a press conference in where Bordoy, nicknamed The Beast, signed his license and declared he is entering the pro ranks.

Bordoy, who is of Puerto Rican descent, was born and raised in the rough Mill Ridge section of Danbury, CT. A born fighter, he started boxing at 13 years old under the tutelage of former World Kickboxing Champion Bennie ‘The Jet’ Little. After nearly six years of competing in the amateurs, Bordoy’s resume is littered with achievements such as the CT J.O. State Champion, CT Golden Gloves Champion, various Regional and National tournament qualifiers, and countless fighter and fight of the night awards. His exciting boxing style has had people in Connecticut constantly asking, “When will he go pro.”

“I have nothing more to prove in the amateurs.” Stated Bordoy, who plans on competing at 135 pounds professionally, “I have been dreaming of this moment since I was 13. There were times I felt ready to make that jump, but something held me back. But now is the time, Estou preparado. I have had a lot stacked against me but I never quit. My motivation is to provide a better life for my family, to make Danbury proud and to bring a World Championship to Connecticut.”

Bordoy is currently trained by former professional and New York City amateur standout Luis Marichal. Marichal, who trains at Champs Boxing Club in Danbury promises excitement from his first professional boxer, “Omar is ready. We have been training extremely hard every day. Sparring has been great, we have been all over for sparring and he has shown me he can handle what is to come. I feel he is being overlooked by others who have flashier amateur records and backgrounds, but that’s what motivates our team, we are ready to unleash the beast!”

Bordoy will be under the watchful eye of A.J. Galante. Galante, 30, has managed and advised fighters such as Delvin Rodriguez, Frank Galarza, Eleser Ortega, among others since 2011. He also promoted Danbury Fight Night in May of 2015, en Danbury, CT. Galante hopes to see Bordoy in action sometime in March, “We are looking at a bunch of options for Omar. March is the target, and obviously I’d like to get him in the ring as many times as possible in 2017. I am very excited to be part of Team Bordoy.”

Photos by Jason Rodriguez / Super Elite Boxing News
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DeLomba upsets Cowart and Fernandez Shines in DBE Debut

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NEW ENGLAND STRONG
RESULTS FROM FOXWOODS
(all pictures by Ed Diller/DiBella Entertainment)
Mashantucket, CT (Setembro 2, 2016) – New England boxers dominated last night’s Broadway Boxeo, presented by DiBella Entertainment and sponsored by Nissan of Queens, Optyx, Azad Watches and Christos Steak House, held in the Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
Rhode Island lightweight “Nice” Nick DeLomba (11-1, 2 Kos) outboxed and outpunched former Florida State Golden Gloves champion Amos “2 Smooth” Cowart (11-2-1, 9 Kos) for an upset victory by way of an eight-round unanimous decision.
DeLomba, who was one of five winning New Englanders without a loss, took the fight to Cowart, beating him to the punch and effectively counterpunching. Cowart was unable to contain DeLomba’s side-to-side movement or his flurries of punches in the main event.
“Everybody looks at me and thinks they’re going to attack my body,” an ecstatic DeLomba said after the fight. “Nobody moves as smooth as me and I’m going to keep doing it.”
Nick DeLomba (R) outworked Cowart
Na co-metragem, New Mexico super featherweight Jose “Shorty” Salinas (10-2-1, 5 Kos) stood tall, stunning Albania native Dardan Zenunaj (12-2, 9 Kos), who is trained byRobert Garcia. Now fighting out of Belgium, Zenunaj couldn’t put Salinas away early and he paid for that in the later rounds. Bloodied and bruised, Salinas refused to stop throwing punches, and his huge heart resulted in an eight-round unanimous decision victory.
Jose Salinas pulled off a stunner
Undefeated Spaniard Jon “Jonfer” Fernandez (9-0, 7 Kos) used a tremendous height and reach advantage to pound his tough Mexican opponent Naciff “Chata” Castelo (17-9-2, 5 Kos) until referee Joey Lupino halted the action midway through the fifth round. Fernandez recently signed a promotional contract with DiBella Entertainment and legendary boxer Sergio Martínez.
Jon Fernandez (R) unloaded on Naciff Castillo
Brooklyn lightweight Wesley Ferrer (12-0, 6 Kos), un 2013 New York City Golden Gloves champion, kept his undefeated record intact by outclassing a game Angel Figueroa (4-4-1). Referee Arthur Mercante stopped the fight 20 seconds into the seventh round.
Wesley Ferrer (L) was simply too much for Angel Figueroa
Sensational high school senior “Marabilloso” Mykey Williams (4-0, 2 Kos) unloaded a three-punch combination that knocked out David Nelson (3-6, 1 KO) só 24 segundos do primeiro round. The 18-year-old Williams, fighting out of East Hartford, is rapidly developing into a rising star.
Mykey Williams ended the show early
Worcester, MA featherweight Irvin Gonzalez (2-0, 2 Kos) needed only two minutes to knock out Juan Muniz (0-5). The 20-year-old Gonzalez, whose pro debut also ended spectacularly in the opening round, exploded with a barrage of punches until referee Mercante stepped in to save the Texan from additional damage.
Irvin Gonzalez (R) is a promising prospect
In an action-packed match between a pair of pro debut fighters, East Hartford welterweight Anthony Laureano (1-0) emerged with a hard-fought win by four-round majority decision over Philadelphia’s Nahir Albright (0-1). The 21-year-old Laureano was a 2016 New England Ouro campión Luvas.
Anthony Laureano (R) and Nahir Albright went to war
Fan favorito Jonathan “Smooth” Figueroa (1-0, 1 KO), fighting out of nearby Hartford, turned in an impressive performance in his professional debut, finishing off Philadelphia welterweight Demetris Williams (0-2) na cuarta rolda. Figueroa, un 2012 Southern New England Golden Gloves champion, wore down Williams and ended things with a powerful right hand.
Jonathan Figueroa celebrating his pro debut victory
Full results below:
RESULTADOS OFICIAIS
(todos os gañadores da lista primeiro)
Welterweights
Anthony Laureano (1-0, 0 Kos), East Hartford, CT
WDEC4 (39-37, 39-37, 38-38)
Nahir Albright (0-1, 0 Kos), Filadelfia, Pennsylvania
Jonathan Figueroa (1-0, 1 Kos), Hartford, CT
WKO4 (1:58)
Demetris Williams (0-2), Filadelfia, PA
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS
Mykey Williams (4-0, 3 Kos), East Hartford, CT
WKO1 (0:24)
David Nelson (3-6, 1 KO), Lawton, ESTÁ BEN
Pesos lixeiros
Nick DeLomba (11-1, 2 Kos), Cranston, RI
WDEC8 (80-72, 80-72, 78-74)
Amos Cowart (11-1-1, 9 Kos), Groveland, FL
Jon Fernandez (10-0, 8 Kos), Bilbao, Pais Vasco, España
WKO5 (1:45)
Naciff Castillo (17-10-2, 5 Kos), Cozumel, Quintana Roo, México
Wesley Ferrer (12-0, 7 Kos), Brooklyn, Nova York
WTKO7 (0:20)
Angel Figueroa (4-4-1, 0 Kos), Loran, OH
SUPER pesos plumas
Jose Salinas (10-2-1, 5 Kos), Albuquerque, NM
WDEC8 (78-74, 78-74, 77-75)
Dardan Zenunaj (12-2, 9 Kos), Braine le Comte, Bélxica
Pesos plumas
Irvin Gonzalez (2-0, 2 Kos), Worcester, MA
WTKO1 (2:00)
Juan Muniz (0-5), Tyler, TX
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BROADWAY BOXING WEIGHTS & PICTURES FROM FOXWOODS

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WEIGHTS FROM FOXWOODS
(all pictures by Ed Diller/DiBella Entertainment)

MAIN EVENT – Pesos lixeiros – (8)
Amos “2 Smooth” Cowart (11-1-1, 9 Kos), Groveland, FL 137 lbs.
“Nice” Nick DeLomba (10-1, 2 Kos), Cranston, RI 137 lbs.
CO-FEATURE – SUPER pesos plumas (8)
Dardan Zenunaj (12-1, 9 Kos), Braine le Comte, Bélxica 130 lbs.
Jose “Shorty” Salinas (9-2-1, 5 Kos), Las Cruces, NM 131 lbs.
Welterweights (4)
“Marabilloso” Mykey Williams (3-0, 2 Kos), East Hartford, CT 142 lbs.
David Nelson (3-5, 1 KO), Lawton, OK lbs. 140 lbs.
Pesos plumas (8)
Irvin Gonzalez (1-0, 1 KO), Worcester, MA 126 lbs.
Juan Muniz (0-4), Tyler, TX 129 lbs.
Welterweights (4)
Anthony Laureano (para o estreo), East Hartford, CT 146 lbs.
Nahir Albright (para o estreo), Filadelfia, Pennsylvania 144 lbs.
Welterweights (4)
Jonathan “Smooth” Figueroa (para o estreo), Hartford, CT 144 lbs.
Demetris Williams (0-1), Filadelfia, PA 144 lbs.
Pesos lixeiros (8)
Jon “Jonfer” Fernandez (8-0, 6 Kos), Bilbao, Pais Vasco, España 132 lbs.
Naciff “Chata” Castelo (17-8-2, 5 Kos), Cozumel, Quintana Roo, México 132 lbs.
Pesos lixeiros (4)
Wesley Ferrer (11-0, 6 Kos), Brooklyn, Nova York 139 lbs.
Angel Figueroa (4-3-1, 0 Kos), Lorain, Ohio 139 lbs.
O QUE: “Broadway Boxeo”
CANDO: Xoves, Setembro 1, 2016
ONDE: Fox Theater, Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT
Promoter: DiBella Entertainment
Portas Abertas: 5:00 p.m. E
Primeira loita: 7:00 p.m. E
Billetes: $125, $75 e $45, non incluíndo encargos de servizo aplicables e os impostos. Os billetes están dispoñibles no www.ticketmaster.com e www.foxwoods.com ou a visitar o Foxwoods’ Taquilla. Para cargar por teléfono, chame a Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000.
Para obter máis información, visita www.DBE1.com e www.Foxwoods.com, follow on Twitter @LouDiBella, @DiBellaEnt, @FoxwoodsCT and become a fan on Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainment e www.facebook.com/foxwoods/
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SOLID BROADWAY BOXING CARD ANNOUNCED STRONG NEW ENGLAND FLAVOR

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This Thursday night at Foxwoods Resort Casino
Mashantucket, CT (Agosto 30, 2016) – DiBella Entertainment has announced a solid Broadway Boxeo tarxeta, showcasing many of New England’s most promising prospects, este xoves night in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
“Nice” Nick DeLomba (10-1, 2 Kos), fighting out of Cranston, RI, is one of six New Englanders that will be featured on, irónicamente, Broadway Boxeo. The 26-year-old DeLomba will square off against Groveland, Florida’s Amos “2 Smooth” Cowart (11-1-1, 9 Kos) in the eight-round main event.
Belgian super featherweight Dardan Zenunaj (12-1, 9 Kos), a former World Boxing Association (WBA) International champion, faces New Mexico’s Jose “Shorty” Salinas(9-2-1, 5 Kos) in an eight-round contest.
Undefeated Brooklyn lightweight Wesley Ferrer, un 2013 New York City Golden Gloves champion, will participate in another eight-round bout.
A pair of newly signed DiBella Entertainment fighters, unbeaten Spanish junior lightweight Jon “Jonfer” Fernandez (8-0, 6 Kos), who is co-promoted by future Hall of Famer Sergio Martínez, and pro-debuting Puerto Rican welterweight Jose Roman, tamén será en acción. Fernandez is matched against Mexican Naciff “Chata” Castelo (17-8-2, 5 Kos) nun oito redonda, while Roman turns pro against Philadelphian Khaaliq Core in a four-round match.
East Hartford, CT welterweight “Marabilloso” Mykey Williams (3-0, 2 Kos), a three-time Ringside World Tournament champion, returns to his second home at Foxwoods for his fourth pro fight against David Nelson (3-5, 1 KO), de Os Ánxeles, TAL, in a four-round bout.
Connecticut propia Anthony Laureano e Jonathan “Smooth” Figueroa will be making their pro debuts in separate four-round bouts against Philadelphians. The welterweight Laureano, un 2016 N.E. Golden Gloves champion from East Hartford, challenges pro-debuting Nihir Albright, while Hartford junior welterweight Figueroa, un 2012 Southern N.E. Golden Gloves gold medalist, competes against Demetris Williams(0-1).
A pair of Massachusetts featherweights will be fighting in separate four-round bouts. N.E. Golden Gloves winner Timmy Ramos (4-0-1, 4 Kos), de Framingham, loitará Sean Acosta, de Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Worcester’s Irvin Gonzalez (1-0, 1 KO) will take on Texan Juan Muniz.
Todas as loitas e os loitadores están suxeitos a modificación.
Os billetes para o September 1st card are on sale and priced at $125, $75 e $45, non incluíndo encargos de servizo aplicables e os impostos. Os billetes están dispoñibles nowww.ticketmaster.com e www.foxwoods.com ou a visitar o Foxwoods’ Taquilla. Para cargar por teléfono, chame a Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000.
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DIBELLA ENTERTAINMENT NEWLY SIGNED PROSPECTS JON FERNANDEZ AND JOSE ROMAN SET TO MAKE DEBUTS ON UPCOMING BROADWAY BOXING CARD

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FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO
Mashantucket, CT (8/24/16) – Looking to add to its ever growing stable of young, talento up-and-coming, DiBella Entertainment (DBE) has announced the signing of undefeated Spanish prospect Jon Fernandez (L in photo) and Puerto Rican amateur standout Jose Roman to exclusive long-term promotional contracts. Both Fernandez and Roman will be making their DBE debuts on the upcoming special edition Broadway Boxeo card in the Premier Ballroom at the beautiful Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT, next Xoves, Setembro 1. Broadway Boxeo is proudly sponsored by Nissan of Queens, OPTYX, Azad Watches, and Christos Steakhouse.
“I am happy to be coming back to Foxwoods with another great card, and to have the opportunity to showcase these two new additions to the DBE roster,” dixo Lou DiBella, Presidente da DiBella Entertainment. “Promoting Sergio Martinez was one of the highlights of my career and I am proud to say that he and I have forged a lifelong friendship. Sergio told me that Jon is one of the best young fighters he has seen in a very long time, and I look forward to helping build the career of Jon Fernandez here in the States with my friend and great champion Maravilla.”
Regarding Roman, DiBella continued, “Jose Roman was a terrific amateur, and gained invaluable experience fighting on the Puerto Rican national team. He was one of the most sought out amateurs on the island and we are thrilled for him to call DBE his home. We are looking forward to featuring him in the US, as well as in Puerto Rico, and building him in front of the huge Puerto Rican fan base here on the East Coast.”
Con só 20 anos de idade, the junior lightweight Fernandez (8-0, 6 KO) is one of the most promising young prospects to come out of Spain in years. Standing at 5’11”, Fernandez is extremely tall for the 130lb. division and has devastating power in both hands. Fernandez caught the eye of former middleweight kingpin and future Hall-of-Famer Sergio Martinez when he was still fighting as an amateur. Martinez immediately saw star potential and signed Fernandez to his promotional company, MaravillaBox Promotions, en 2015 and soon after began courting the young Fernandez to his own former promoter Lou DiBella. DiBella and Martinez made things official in June, signing Fernandez to a co-promotional deal at this year’s Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) awards dinner, where DiBella received the James A. Farley award for honesty and integrity in boxing.
“Isto é un soño feito realidade. I still cannot believe it,” said Fernandez. “I am very grateful to Lou DiBella, one of the most important and prestigious promoters in the United States, for the trust and belief that he has placed in me and to Sergio (Martinez) for the potential he saw in me as a boxer. Boxing is my life and I want to be the best. Following in the footsteps of Sergio and becoming a world champion like him is my lifelong dream.”
“I have been watching Jon fight since his amateur days and truly believe that the sky is the limit for him,” said Maravilla Martinez. “With each passing fight, he continues to show vast improvement and I believe that he has the ability to become not only a future champion but a future star in this sport. Jon has to stay focused and continue to work, to learn and to give everything he has to this sport. For Jon to have the opportunity to sign with Lou at just 20 anos, an opportunity that I did not have until I was already 32, is amazing and he has to take full advantage of it. Jon has to destroy everything that is put in his path and with time, patience and hard work, he will achieve greatness in this sport.”
A native of the boxing rich city of Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Roman began boxing at 13 years of age amassing a stellar 124-17 record along the way. Roman joined the Puerto Rican national team in 2012, winning three consecutive national championships from 2013-2015.
“I couldn’t be more excited to get my career underway behind such a great promoter as Lou. DiBella has done tremendous work with so many great fighters over the years, and I am looking forward to growing and shining under the DiBella Entertainment banner. It is every fighter’s dream to fight in the US, and now I have the opportunity to make my pro debut here, and for that I want to thank my manager Ricardo Figueroa and my trainer Emilio Lozado for getting me this amazing opportunity,” said Roman.
Fernandez is set to make his DBE and US debut against the very tough Mexican Naciff Castillo (17-8-2, 5 KO) in an eight-round junior lightweight matchup, while Roman is set to square off against Khaaliq Core (0-1) in a four-round welterweight matchup.
The Broadway Boxing card is headlined by fellow once-beaten prospects prospects Amos “2 Smooth” Cowart (11-1-1, 9 KO) e “Nice” Nick DeLomba(10-1, 2 KO) squaring off in an eight-round super lightweight match-up.
Additional fights on the card will be announced shortly.
Os billetes para o Sete. 1st card are on sale and priced at $125, $75 e $45, non incluíndo encargos de servizo aplicables e os impostos. Os billetes están dispoñibles nowww.ticketmaster.com e www.foxwoods.com ou a visitar o Foxwoods’ Taquilla. Para cargar por teléfono, chame a Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000. Broadway Boxeo is proudly sponsored by Nissan of Queens, OPTYX, Azad Watches and Christos Steak House.
Para obter máis información, visita www.DBE1.com e www.Foxwoods.com,
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PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ FREIRE VS. JOHN ‘MACAPA’ TEIXEIRA TO CO-MAIN EVENT AT ‘BELLATOR 153: KORESHKOV VS. HENDERSON’ APRIL 22 ON Spike

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‘IRISH’ BRENNAN WARD WELCOMES EVANGELISTA ‘CYBORG’ SANTOS TO THE BELLATOR MMA WELTERWEIGHT DIVISION

FOUR ADDITIONAL PRELIMINARY MATCHUPS ADDED TO THE MOHEGAN SUN EVENT IN CONNECTICUT

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA. (Marzo 1, 2016) – The co-main event for "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " is set, with the news that Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (24-3) will compete against John "Macapa" Teixeira (19-1-2) in featherweight action on Abril 22 no MOHEGAN Sun Arena en Uncasville, Conner.

 

Alén, Connecticut propia "Irish" Ward Brennan (13-3) returns to action in his home state fresh off an impressive victory in Japan, cando recibe Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (20-16) á loita bellator MMA en 170 libras.

 

The two bouts join a main event that features the highly anticipated Bellator debut of Benson "Smooth" Henderson (23-5), como desafía campión dos medios Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) para o cinto. Four preliminary bouts were also announced; additional contests will be added in the coming weeks.

 

Entradas para "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " comezan en só $30 e xa están á venda no Bellator.com, Ticketmaster.com e da Oficina MOHEGAN Sun Box. O evento vai ao aire en directo e gratuíta pola Spike en 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT, mentres loitas preliminares ha transmitir ao vivo en Bellator.com e O bellator Mobile App.

 

For “Pitbull,” a fight on Abril 22 is the first step back towards a shot at Daniel Straus’ featherweight title, a belt that Freire held before the two met at "Bellator 145: With A Vengeance ". En 28 years of age and with already 15 fights under the Bellator MMA banner, the Natal-native has been victorious in seven out of his last eight outings and emphatically finished Daniel Weichel in what was a knockout of the year candidate in 2015.

 

Undefeated in Bellator MMA, including an entertaining victory his last time out against Gleristone Santos; “Macapa” has not suffered defeat since 2012. A product of the highly regarded Nova Uniao team, Teixeira has previously competed in the UFC, where he was a competitor on “The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil.” Abril 22 will only be the fourth time the 29-year-old has fought outside of Brazil.

 

For Ward, fighting at the Mohegan Sun is like competing in his own backyard. Situado 10 miles from his home in New London, Conner., “Irish” has won four times at the Mohegan Sun, all by finish with three KOs and one submission. Máis recentemente, the 27-year-old former NCAA All-American moved up in weight and submitted former heavyweight Ken Hasegawa in Japan while representing Bellator MMA during Rizin FF’s inaugural event this past December. The win brought Ward’s current winning streak to five fights, all coming by way of finish.

 

Best known to fans as “Cyborg,” Santos enters the Scott Coker-led promotion fresh off a win already in 2016. A veteran of Pride FC and Strikeforce, “Cyborg” has been involved in some memorable tussles against names the likes of: Nick Diaz, Gegard Mousasi, Francis Carmont, e Melvin Manhoef (2X). Agora, the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt will turn his attention to one of Bellator MMA’s fastest rising stars.

"Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson "Tarxeta de loita Actualizado:

Bellator MMA Welterweight World Title Bout: Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) vs. Benson Henderson (23-5)

Bellator MMA Co-Main Event Pena: Patricio Freire (24-3) vs. John Teixeira (19-1-2)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Bout Característica: Brennan Ward (13-3) vs. Evangelista Santos (20-16)

 

Card preliminar:

Bellator MMA Lightweight preliminar Bout: Sam Watford (1-0) vs. Dean Hancock (2-0)

Bellator MMA Pena preliminar Bout: Chris Foster (8-4) vs. Felipe Lavandoski (5-0)

Bellator MMA Lightweight preliminar Bout: Jason Bakanowski (3-2) vs. T.J. Hepburn (4-2)

Bellator MMA Pena preliminar Bout: Pete Rogers (2-3) vs. Mike Mangan (0-3)

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Conner. Boxeo anuncia Hof 2015 gañadores do premio Luis Rosa Jr. repetir Conn. Boxer do Ano

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CBHOF indución cea Novembro. 13 no MOHEGAN Sun
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Repita Conn. Pro Boxer do Ano Luis Rosa Jr. (L)
Uncasville, Conner. (Setembro 24, 2015) – A estrela en ascenso Luís “O KO Rei” Rosa, JR. foi nomeado polo Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) como o Conn. Boxer Profesional do Ano por segundo ano consecutivo.
O 2015 CBHOF gañadores do premio ea súa clase de 2015 será homenaxeado Venres noite, Novembro 13 no 11º Cea anual CBHOF Gala Indución no Ballroom Uncas no MOHEGAN Sun.
O outro 2015 CBHOF gañadores do premio son U.S. Equipo Olímpica esperanzas Chordale Booker, Amateur Boxer do Ano; xuíz de boxeo Glenn Feldman, Oficial do Ano; adestrador Brian Clark, Contribución ao Boxing.
CBHOFR Clase de 2015 homenaxeados inclúen promotor Lou DiBella, xestor / promotor Shelly Finkel ex comisario de boxeo Peter Timothy e, postumamente, boxer Carey Mace, e instrutor / boxer George Ruso, escritor de boxeo / director Morte Sharnik e boxeo avogado Arnie Bayer.
A 24-year-old Rosa (21-0, 10 Kos), loitando fóra de New Haven, venceu todos os catro dos seus 2015 loitas contra Estimado mozo (DEC6),Jonathan Perez (TKO5) no Centro de Convencións Connecticut, Ernesto Guerrero (TKO2) no MOHEGAN Sun, e Noel Echevarria (KO1). Rosa is the No. 15 clasificado super galo no mundo pola Federación Internacional de Boxeo (IBF).
Rosa, nativo de Porto Rico, tivo unha excelente 95-10 rexistro afeccionado. El se tornou profesional en 2010 ea súa vitoria máis notábel ata a data como un profesional foi un impresionante decisión 10 redonda de Luis Orlando Del Valle (18-1). Rosa trains at his family’s Boxing In Faith Gym in New Haven, onde medrou.
Booker, que é de Stamford, xa bloqueado unha praza na división dos medios de 165 libras EUA. Probas olímpicas de boxeo, que vai determinar puntos no 2016 U.S. Equipo de Boxeo Olímpico Masculina.
Feldman, de Avon, is internationally recognized as one of the best boxing judges in the industry. His selection to judge this year’s Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao mega-fight is testimony to his status in contemporary boxing. Feldman has already judged more than 70 loita este ano, en todo o mundo, en lugares como Macau e Alemania. Traballou máis de 135 loitas polo título mundial durante a súa carreira de 25 anos de xuízo, including seven thus far in 2015. One of the founders of the CBHOF, Feldman foi o primeiro presidente CBHOF, servindo nesa posición ata o ano pasado, e foi introducido no ion CBHOF 2011.
Clark is the owner of Ring One Boxing gym in New Haven. As a trainer he is credited with the development of former world light heavyweight champion “Malo” Chad Dawson e afeccionado estrela Tramaine “Anano” Williams.
Os billetes para o CBHOF 11th Cea de Gala anual Indución, a prezos razoables no $90.00, xa están á venda por teléfono Kim Baker no MOHEGAN Sun (1.860.862.7377) ou Sherman Cain no Manchester Xornal Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). As portas abren ás 5:30 p.m. E, cócteles no 6 p.m. E, seguido de cea.
Go en liña para www.ctboxinghof.org Para obter información adicional sobre o Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, súa 11th Cea de Gala anual Inductee, oportunidades de patrocinio de eventos, ou homenaxeados CBHOF últimos.