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Hartford Boxing Promotions To launch this summer

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

HARTFORD, Conn. (Afrilu 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 WillieWill othe WispPep da kuma ChristopherBattlingBattalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion Marlon “Magic Man” Starling, duniya take challengers GasparEl IndioOrtega, “Iceman” John Scully da kuma Isra'ila “wajen” Cardona, da kuma 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain Lawrence Clay-Bey.

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Connecticut dambe Hall of daraja Class of 2017 Announced

Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame
Class of 2017 Announced
ProfessorCharles Hadley, Dr. Tony Alessi,
Clark Sammartino, Dick Flaherty, Dan Parker & Hugh Devlin, Sr.
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Augus14, 2017) – The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) has announced its six-member Class of 2017 to be inducted during the 13TH shekara-shekara CBHOF Gala shigar da Dinner a ranar Asabar dare, Oktoba 28, a cikin Uncas Ballroom a Mohegan Sun.
The new CBHOF inductees are pioneer boxerProfessorCharles Hadley, ring physician Dr. Tony Alessi, international boxing judge Clark Sammartino, referee/judgeDick Flaherty, dambe marubuci Dan Parker and boxer/boxing contributor Hugh Devlin, Sr.
We continue to break barriers at CBHOF as we induct ‘ProfessorCharles Hadley who may have been the best ‘pound-for-pound fighter of his era,” CBHOF president John Laudati ya ce. 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-nativeProfessorCharles Hadley (25-13-6, 14 Kos) was the reigning World Colored Heavyweight Champion from 1881-1883. His professional career was from 1869 zuwa 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, duk da 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, Chadi Dawson, Vernon Forrest and Sal “Canelo” Alvarez, daga cikin mafi manyan. Flaherty is best known for judging the first of three Arturo Gatti-Micky Ward fights, held at Mohegan Sun, voted the 2002 Yaki na bana), 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 20ga watan 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 yana da shekaru 18, stopping Johnny Lorenzo in New Bedford, Mass. 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, Conn. Sana'a Boxer na bana; Kevin Bonilla, Conn. Mai son Boxer na bana; Hector Rosario, Taimako ga dambe; Danny Schiavone, Professional Boxing Official of the Year; Sachs Medina, Amateur Boxing Official of the Year:
Tikiti ga CBHOF 13ga watan shekara-shekara Gala shigar da Dinner, basira saka farashi a $90.00, will soon go on sale and be available to purchase by calling Kim Baker a Mohegan Sun(1.860.862.7377) ko Sherman Kayinu a Manchester Journal mai tambaya (1.800.237.3606 X321). Doors bude a 5:30 p.m. DA, cocktails from 6:00– p.m. DA (cash bar), followed by a full sit-down dinner.
Tafi online to www.ctboxinghof.org don ƙarin bayani game da Connecticut dambe Hall of daraja, its 13ga watan shekara-shekara Gala Inductee Dinner, taron tallafawa damar, ko da CBHOF inductees.

Grand Opening of Connecticut Boxing HOF new location Monday night, Yuni 26, in Sky Casino at Mohegan Sun

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Yuni 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 Litinin, Yuni 26, lokacin da na fara a 6 p.m. DA.
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 “Dan Ailan: 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 inducteesplaques 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 inducteesplaques 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.
Tafi online to www.ctboxinghof.org don ƙarin bayani game da Connecticut dambe Hall of daraja.
GAME CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 to girmama da kuma yi tasbĩhi game da yabo na fice mutane da hannu a cikin wasanni na dambe. Its karon shigar da bikin & Abincin dare da aka gudanar a 2005. Connecticut ta arziki dambe tarihi zai iya taba yi cikinta, idan ta kasance ba ga nasarorin daga waɗanda shika-shikan a cikin Hall of daraja.
A matsayin wadanda ba riba kungiyar, da Connecticut dambe Hall of daraja ne warai aikata to kiyayye fada ruhun Connecticut thriving ta hanyar daban-daban mãsu yin sadaka gudunmawar.

Danbury, Connecticut’s Bordoy Turns Professional

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Fabrairu 14, 2017 (Danbury, CT) – One day after turning 22 shekara, Omar Bordoy formally announced he has turned professional. Family and friends gathered at Champs Boxing Club in Danbury, CT Litinin 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 JetLittle. 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, Na shirya. 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, a 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

DeLomba upsets Cowart and Fernandez Shines in DBE Debut

NEW ENGLAND STRONG
RESULTS FROM FOXWOODS
(all pictures by Ed Diller/DiBella Entertainment)
MASHANTUCKET, CT (Satumba 2, 2016) – New England boxers dominated last night’s Broadway dambe, 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 NiceNick 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
A cikin co-alama, New Mexico super featherweight Jose “ShortySalinas (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 JonJonferFernandez (9-0, 7 Kos) used a tremendous height and reach advantage to pound his tough Mexican opponent NaciffChata” Castle (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 Martinez.
Jon Fernandez (R) unloaded on Naciff Castillo
Brooklyn lightweight Wesley Ferrer (12-0, 6 Kos), mai 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 “M” Mykey Williams (4-0, 2 Kos) unloaded a three-punch combination that knocked out David Nelson (3-6, 1 KO) kawai 24 seconds a cikin zagaye na farko. 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 Golden Guanto Zakaran.
Anthony Laureano (R) and Nahir Albright went to war
Fan fi so 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) a karo na hudu zagaye. Figueroa, mai 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:
Sakamako a hukumance kawo
(duk nasara da aka jera farko)
WELTERWEIGHTS
Anthony Laureano (1-0, 0 Kos), East Hartford, CT
WDEC4 (39-37, 39-37, 38-38)
Nahir Albright (0-1, 0 Kos), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jonathan Figueroa (1-0, 1 Kos), Hartford, CT
WKO4 (1:58)
Demetris Williams (0-2), Philadelphia, PA
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS
Mykey Williams (4-0, 3 Kos), East Hartford, CT
WKO1 (0:24)
David Nelson (3-6, 1 KO), Lawton, KO
LIGHTWEIGHTS
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, Spain
WKO5 (1:45)
Naciff Castillo (17-10-2, 5 Kos), Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Wesley Ferrer (12-0, 7 Kos), Brooklyn, NY
WTKO7 (0:20)
Angel Figueroa (4-4-1, 0 Kos), Loran, OH
Super FEATHERWEIGHTS
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, Belgium
FEATHERWEIGHTS
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

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

MAIN FARUWA – LIGHTWEIGHTS – (8)
Amos “2 Smooth” Cowart (11-1-1, 9 Kos), Groveland, FL 137 lbs.
NiceNick DeLomba (10-1, 2 Kos), Cranston, RI 137 lbs.
CO-FEATURE – Super FEATHERWEIGHTS (8)
Dardan Zenunaj (12-1, 9 Kos), Braine le Comte, Belgium 130 lbs.
Jose “ShortySalinas (9-2-1, 5 Kos), Las Cruces, NM 131 lbs.
WELTERWEIGHTS (4)
“M” Mykey Williams (3-0, 2 Kos), East Hartford, CT 142 lbs.
David Nelson (3-5, 1 KO), Lawton, OK lbs. 140 lbs.
FEATHERWEIGHTS (8)
Irvin Gonzalez (1-0, 1 KO), Worcester, MA 126 lbs.
Juan Muniz (0-4), Tyler, TX 129 lbs.
WELTERWEIGHTS (4)
Anthony Laureano (domin halarta a karon), East Hartford, CT 146 lbs.
Nahir Albright (domin halarta a karon), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 144 lbs.
WELTERWEIGHTS (4)
Jonathan “Smooth” Figueroa (domin halarta a karon), Hartford, CT 144 lbs.
Demetris Williams (0-1), Philadelphia, PA 144 lbs.
LIGHTWEIGHTS (8)
JonJonferFernandez (8-0, 6 Kos), Bilbao, Pais Vasco, Spain 132 lbs.
NaciffChata” Castle (17-8-2, 5 Kos), Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico 132 lbs.
LIGHTWEIGHTS (4)
Wesley Ferrer (11-0, 6 Kos), Brooklyn, NY 139 lbs.
Angel Figueroa (4-3-1, 0 Kos), Lorain, Ohio 139 lbs.
ABIN: “Broadway dambe”
SA'AD: Alhamis, Satumba 1, 2016
INA: Fox Theater, Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT
Mai kiran kasuwa: DiBella Entertainment
DOORS OPEN: 5:00 p.m. DA
FIRST BOUT: 7:00 p.m. DA
Tikiti: $125, $75 da kuma $45, ba ciki har da zartar da sabis na zargin da haraji. Tikiti suna samuwa a www.ticketmaster.com da kuma www.foxwoods.com ko ta ziyartar da Foxwoods’ Ofishin tikitoci. Don cajin da wayar, kira Ticketmaster a (800) 745-3000.
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SOLID BROADWAY BOXING CARD ANNOUNCED STRONG NEW ENGLAND FLAVOR


This Thursday night at Foxwoods Resort Casino
MASHANTUCKET, CT (Agusta 30, 2016) – DiBella Entertainment has announced a solid Broadway dambe katin, showcasing many of New England’s most promising prospects, wannan Alhamis night in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
NiceNick DeLomba (10-1, 2 Kos), fighting out of Cranston, RI, is one of six New Englanders that will be featured on, Abin mamaki, Broadway dambe. 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 (Kambunansa na WBA) International champion, faces New Mexico’s Jose “ShortySalinas(9-2-1, 5 Kos) in an eight-round contest.
Undefeated Brooklyn lightweight Wesley Ferrer, mai 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 JonJonferFernandez (8-0, 6 Kos), who is co-promoted by future Hall of Famer Sergio Martinez, and pro-debuting Puerto Rican welterweight Jose Roman, kuma za ta zama a mataki. Fernandez is matched against Mexican NaciffChata” Castle (17-8-2, 5 Kos) a cikin wani takwas rounder, while Roman turns pro against Philadelphian Khaaliq Core in a four-round match.
East Hartford, CT welterweight “M” 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), na Birnin Los Angeles, KAMAR, in a four-round bout.
Connecticut ta mallaka Anthony Laureano da kuma Jonathan “Smooth” Figueroa will be making their pro debuts in separate four-round bouts against Philadelphians. The welterweight Laureano, mai 2016 N.E. Golden Gloves champion from East Hartford, challenges pro-debuting Nihir Albright, while Hartford junior welterweight Figueroa, mai 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), na Framingham, Za yaƙi Sean Acosta, na Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Worcester’s Irvin Gonzalez (1-0, 1 KO) will take on Texan Juan Muniz.
Duk ta faɗa da mayakan ne batun canjin.
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DIBELLA ENTERTAINMENT NEWLY SIGNED PROSPECTS JON FERNANDEZ AND JOSE ROMAN SET TO MAKE DEBUTS ON UPCOMING BROADWAY BOXING CARD

 

Alhamis, Satumba 1
FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO
Mashantucket, CT (8/24/16) – Looking to add to its ever growing stable of young, har-da-zuwa iyawa, 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 dambe card in the Premier Ballroom at the beautiful Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT, gaba Alhamis, Satumba 1. Broadway dambe 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,” ya ce Lou DiBella, Shugaban 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.
A kawai 20 shekara, the junior lightweight Fernandez (8-0, 6 KO ta) 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, a 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.
“Wannan mafarki gaskiya. 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 shekara, 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,” ya ce Roman.
Fernandez is set to make his DBE and US debut against the very tough Mexican Naciff Castillo (17-8-2, 5 KO ta) 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 ta) da kuma NiceNick DeLomba(10-1, 2 KO ta) squaring off in an eight-round super lightweight match-up.
Additional fights on the card will be announced shortly.
Tikiti ga Bakwai. 1st card are on sale and priced at $125, $75 da kuma $45, ba ciki har da zartar da sabis na zargin da haraji. Tikiti suna samuwa awww.ticketmaster.com da kuma www.foxwoods.com ko ta ziyartar da Foxwoods’ Ofishin tikitoci. Don cajin da wayar, kira Ticketmaster a (800) 745-3000. Broadway dambe is proudly sponsored by Nissan of Queens, OPTYX, Azad Watches and Christos Steak House.
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PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ FREIRE VS. JOHN ‘MACAPA’ TEIXEIRA TO CO-MAIN EVENT AT ‘BELLATOR 153: KORESHKOV VS. HENDERSON’ APRIL 22 ON Karu

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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, Calif. (Maris 1, 2016) – The co-main event for "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " is set, with the news that Patricio "Lucenzo" Freire (24-3) will compete against John "Macapá" Teixeira (19-1-2) in featherweight action on Afrilu 22 a Mohegan Sun Arena a Uncasville, Conn.

 

Bugu da kari, Connecticut ta mallaka "Irish" Brennan Ward (13-3) returns to action in his home state fresh off an impressive victory in Japan, a lõkacin da ya yi maraba da Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (20-16) a cikin Bellator MMA fray a 170-fam.

 

The two bouts join a main event that features the highly anticipated Bellator debut of Benson "Smooth" Henderson (23-5), kamar yadda ya ƙalubalantar welterweight Zakaran Yanina Koreshkov (18-1) domin bel. Four preliminary bouts were also announced; additional contests will be added in the coming weeks.

 

Tikiti for "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " fara a kawai $30 kuma su ne sayarwa yanzu a Bellator.com, Ticketmaster.com da Mohegan Sun Box Office. A taron airs live kuma free on Karu a 9 p.m. DA/8 p.m. CT, yayin da na farko bouts zai jera live on Bellator.com da kuma The Bellator Mobile App.

 

For “Pitbull,” a fight on Afrilu 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: Tare da ramuwa. " A 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.” Afrilu 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. Located 10 miles from his home in New London, Conn., “Irish” has won four times at the Mohegan Sun, all by finish with three KOs and one submission. Mafi kwanan nan, 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, da kuma Melvin Manhoef (2x). Yanzu, the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt will turn his attention to one of Bellator MMA’s fastest rising stars.

"Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson "Updated Fight Card:

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

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

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

 

Na farko Card:

Bellator MMA Hur farko fadan: Sam Watford (1-0) vs. Dean Hancock (2-0)

Bellator MMA Featherweight farko fadan: Chris dauki reno (8-4) vs. Felipe Lavandoski (5-0)

Bellator MMA Hur farko fadan: Jason Bakanowski (3-2) vs. T.J. Hepburn (4-2)

Bellator MMA Featherweight farko fadan: Pete Rogers (2-3) vs. Mike Mangan (0-3)

Conn. Dambe Hof sanar 2015 lambar yabo nasara Luis Rosa Jr. maimaita Conn. Boxer na shekarar

CBHOF shigar da abincin dare Jan. 13 a Mohegan Sun
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Maimaita Conn. Pro Boxer na shekarar Luis Rosa Jr. (L)
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Satumba 24, 2015) – Tanã fita star Luis “A KO Sarki” Rosa, Jr. An mai suna ta Connecticut dambe Hall of daraja (CBHOF) kamar yadda Conn. Sana'a Boxer na bana ga shekara ta biyu a jere.
A 2015 CBHOF lambar yabo nasara da Class of 2015 za a girmama Jumma'a dare, Nuwamba 13 a 11TH shekara-shekara CBHOF Gala shigar da Dinner a cikin Uncas Ballroom a Mohegan Sun.
Da sauran 2015 CBHOF lambar yabo nasara ne U.S. Olympic Team m Chordale karo, Mai son Boxer na bana; dambe hukunci Glenn Feldman, Hukuma na bana; mai horo Brian Clark, Taimako ga dambe.
CBHOFR Class of 2015 inductees sun hada da mai kiran kasuwa Lou DiBella, Kocin / mai kiran kasuwa Shelly Finkel tsohon kwamishinan dambe Peter Timoti da kuma, posthumously, ɗan dambe Carey Mace, da ba da horo / ɗan dambe George Russo, dambe marubuci / kocin Mutuwa Sharnik da kuma dambe husũma Arnie Bayer.
24 mai shekaru Rosa (21-0, 10 Kos), yaki daga New Haven, ya lashe dukkan hudu daga cikin 2015 ta faɗa a kan Dear matasa (DEC6),Jonathan Perez (TKO5) a Connecticut Yarjejeniyar Cibiyar, Ernesto Guerrero (TKO2) a Mohegan Sun, da kuma Noel Echevarria (KO1). Rosa is the No. 15 rated super bantamweight a duniya ta kasa da kasa dambe Federation (IBF).
Rosa, 'yan qasar na Puerto Rico, da wani fice 95-10 mai son rikodin. Ya jũya pro a 2010 da mafi mashahuri nasara na zamani a matsayin pro ya mai ban sha'awa 10-zagaye yanke shawara na Luis Orlando Del Valle (18-1). Rosa trains at his family’s Boxing In Faith Gym in New Haven, inda ya girma.
Karo, wanda shi ne daga Stamford, ya riga ya kulle a samu gurbin a cikin 165-kore middleweight rabo Amurka. Olympic dambe gwaji, wanda zai ƙayyade spots a kan 2016 U.S. Men ta Olympic dambe Team.
Feldman, na 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 yãki wannan shekara, duk a duniya a wurare kamar Macau da kuma Jamus. Ya yi aiki fiye da 135 duniya take ta faɗa a lokacin da yake 25 mai shekaru kuna hukunta aiki, including seven thus far in 2015. One of the founders of the CBHOF, Feldman shi ne na farko CBHOF shugaban kasa, bauta wa, a cikin wancan matsayi ta hanyar bara, Kuma aka inducted cikin CBHOF ion 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 “Bad” Chadi Dawson kuma mai son star Tramaine “Midget” Williams.
Tikiti ga CBHOF 11ga watan shekara-shekara Gala shigar da Dinner, basira saka farashi a $90.00, su ne sayarwa a yanzu da kira Kim Baker a Mohegan Sun (1.860.862.7377) ko Sherman Kayinu a Manchester Journal mai tambaya (1.800.237.3606 X321). Doors bude a 5:30 p.m. DA, cocktails a 6 p.m. DA, bi abincin dare.
Tafi online to www.ctboxinghof.org don ƙarin bayani game da Connecticut dambe Hall of daraja, da 11th shekara-shekara Gala Inductee Dinner, taron tallafawa damar, ko da CBHOF inductees.