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Hartford Boxing Promotions To launch this summer

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

HARTFORD, Conn. (Aprilie 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 Marinarul” Rivera (6-0, 5 KO), 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 othe WispPep și ChristopherBattlingBattalino. Other top-area boxers include world champion Marlon “Magic Man” Starling, contestatari titlu mondial GasparEl IndioOrtega, “Vânzător de gheață” John Scully și Israel “mai curând” Cardona, și 1996 USA Olympic Boxing Team captain Lawrence Clay-Bey.

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Connecticut Box Hall of Fame Clasa de 2017 Announced

Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame
Clasa de 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 Cina anual CBHOF Gala de inducție sâmbăta noapte, Octombrie 28, în sala de bal Uncas la Mohegan Sun.
The new CBHOF inductees are pioneer boxerProfessorCharles Hadley, ring physician Dr. Tony Alessi, international boxing judge Clark Sammartino, referee/judgeDick Flaherty, scriitor box 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 a spus. 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 KO) was the reigning World Colored Heavyweight Champion from 1881-1883. His professional career was from 1869 pentru 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, inclusiv 10 campionate mondiale. 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, Ciad Dawson, Vernon Forrest and Sal “Canelo” Alvarez, printre multe notabilii. Flaherty is best known for judging the first of three Arturo Gatti-Micky Ward fights, held at Mohegan Sun, voted the 2002 Lupta anului), 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 20lea 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 la vârsta de 18, stopping Johnny Lorenzo in New Bedford, Masă. 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. Boxer profesionist al anului; Kevin Bonilla, Conn. Amatori Boxer anului; Hector Rosario, Contribuția la Box; Danny Schiavone, Professional Boxing Official of the Year; Sachs Medina, Amateur Boxing Official of the Year:
Biletele pentru CBHOF 13lea Cina anual Gala de inducție, preț rezonabil la $90.00, will soon go on sale and be available to purchase by calling Kim Baker la Mohegan Sun(1.860.862.7377) sau Sherman Cain la Manchester Jurnalul Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). Usi deschise la 5:30 p.m. ȘI, cocktails from 6:00– p.m. ȘI (cash bar), followed by a full sit-down dinner.
Du-te online pentru a www.ctboxinghof.org pentru informații suplimentare despre Boxing Hall of Fame Connecticut, its 13lea anual Gala Dinner inductee, oportunitati de sponsorizare eveniment, sau Fame CBHOF ultimele.

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

Uncasville, Conn. (Iunie 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 Luni, Iunie 26, începând de la 6 p.m. ȘI.
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 “Irlandez: 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.
Du-te online pentru a www.ctboxinghof.org pentru informații suplimentare despre Boxing Hall of Fame Connecticut.
DESPRE CBHOF: Connecticut box Hall of Fame a fost fondată în 2004 pentru a onora și celebra cariera de persoane remarcabile implicate în sport de box. Ceremonia sa inducție inaugural & Cina a avut loc în 2005. Bogat istoria box Connecticut lui nu ar fi putut înflorit în cazul în care nu au fost pentru realizările celor înscrise în Hall of Fame.
Ca o organizație non-profit, Boxing Hall of Fame Connecticut este profund angajată în păstrarea spiritul de luptă de Connecticut înfloritoare prin diverse contribuții caritabile.

Danbury, Connecticut’s Bordoy Turns Professional

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

Borðoy, 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, Sunt gata. 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, în 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 (Septembrie 2, 2016) – New England boxers dominated last night’s Broadway Box, 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 KO) outboxed and outpunched former Florida State Golden Gloves champion Amos “2 Smooth” Cowart (11-2-1, 9 KO) 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
În co-caracteristica, New Mexico super featherweight Jose “ShortySalinas (10-2-1, 5 KO) stood tall, stunning Albania native Dardan Zenunaj (12-2, 9 KO), care este antrenat deRobert 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 KO) used a tremendous height and reach advantage to pound his tough Mexican opponent NaciffChata” Castel (17-9-2, 5 KO) 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 KO), o 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 “Minunat” Mykey Williams (4-0, 2 KO) unloaded a three-punch combination that knocked out David Nelson (3-6, 1 KO) doar 24 secunde în primul tur de scrutin. 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 KO) 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 de Aur Mănuși campion.
Anthony Laureano (R) and Nahir Albright went to war
Fan favorit 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) în al patrulea tur de scrutin. Figueroa, o 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:
REZULTATE OFICIALE
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WELTERWEIGHTS
Anthony Laureano (1-0, 0 KO), East Hartford, CT
WDEC4 (39-37, 39-37, 38-38)
Nahir Albright (0-1, 0 KO), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jonathan Figueroa (1-0, 1 KO), Hartford, CT
WKO4 (1:58)
Demetris Williams (0-2), Philadelphia, PA
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS
Mykey Williams (4-0, 3 KO), East Hartford, CT
WKO1 (0:24)
David Nelson (3-6, 1 KO), Lawton, BINE
Lightweights
Nick DeLomba (11-1, 2 KO), Cranston, RI
WDEC8 (80-72, 80-72, 78-74)
Amos Cowart (11-1-1, 9 KO), Groveland, FL
Jon Fernandez (10-0, 8 KO), Bilbao, Pais Vasco, Spania
WKO5 (1:45)
Naciff Castillo (17-10-2, 5 KO), Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexic
Wesley Ferrer (12-0, 7 KO), Brooklyn, NY
WTKO7 (0:20)
Angel Figueroa (4-4-1, 0 KO), Loran, OH
SUPER FEATHERWEIGHTS
Jose Salinas (10-2-1, 5 KO), Albuquerque, NM
WDEC8 (78-74, 78-74, 77-75)
Dardan Zenunaj (12-2, 9 KO), Braine le Comte, Belgia
FEATHERWEIGHTS
Irvin Gonzalez (2-0, 2 KO), 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)

Eveniment Principal – Lightweights – (8)
Amos “2 Smooth” Cowart (11-1-1, 9 KO), Groveland, FL 137 lbs.
NiceNick DeLomba (10-1, 2 KO), Cranston, RI 137 lbs.
CO-FEATURE – SUPER FEATHERWEIGHTS (8)
Dardan Zenunaj (12-1, 9 KO), Braine le Comte, Belgia 130 lbs.
Jose “ShortySalinas (9-2-1, 5 KO), Crucile, NM 131 lbs.
WELTERWEIGHTS (4)
“Minunat” Mykey Williams (3-0, 2 KO), 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 (pentru debut), East Hartford, CT 146 lbs.
Nahir Albright (pentru debut), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 144 lbs.
WELTERWEIGHTS (4)
Jonathan “Smooth” Figueroa (pentru debut), Hartford, CT 144 lbs.
Demetris Williams (0-1), Philadelphia, PA 144 lbs.
Lightweights (8)
JonJonferFernandez (8-0, 6 KO), Bilbao, Pais Vasco, Spania 132 lbs.
NaciffChata” Castel (17-8-2, 5 KO), Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexic 132 lbs.
Lightweights (4)
Wesley Ferrer (11-0, 6 KO), Brooklyn, NY 139 lbs.
Angel Figueroa (4-3-1, 0 KO), Lorain, Ohio 139 lbs.
CE: “Broadway Box”
CÂND: Joi, Septembrie 1, 2016
UNDE: Fox Theater, Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT
PROMOTOR: Dibella Divertisment
USI DESCHISE: 5:00 p.m. ȘI
FIRST BOUT: 7:00 p.m. ȘI
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SOLID BROADWAY BOXING CARD ANNOUNCED STRONG NEW ENGLAND FLAVOR


This Thursday night at Foxwoods Resort Casino
Mashantucket, CT (August 30, 2016) – DiBella Entertainment has announced a solid Broadway Box card, showcasing many of New England’s most promising prospects, joi night in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
NiceNick DeLomba (10-1, 2 KO), fighting out of Cranston, RI, is one of six New Englanders that will be featured on, ironic, Broadway Box. The 26-year-old DeLomba will square off against Groveland, Florida’s Amos “2 Smooth” Cowart (11-1-1, 9 KO) in the eight-round main event.
Belgian super featherweight Dardan Zenunaj (12-1, 9 KO), a former World Boxing Association (WBA) International champion, faces New Mexico’s Jose “ShortySalinas(9-2-1, 5 KO) in an eight-round contest.
Undefeated Brooklyn lightweight Wesley Ferrer, o 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 KO), who is co-promoted by future Hall of Famer Sergio Martinez, and pro-debuting Puerto Rican welterweight Jose Roman, va fi, de asemenea, în acțiune. Fernandez is matched against Mexican NaciffChata” Castel (17-8-2, 5 KO) în opt rounder, while Roman turns pro against Philadelphian Khaaliq Core într-un meci în patru runde.
East Hartford, CT Semimijlocie “Minunat” Mykey Williams (3-0, 2 KO), 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 Los Angeles, CA, într-un meci de patru rotund.
Lui Connecticut proprii Anthony Laureano și Jonathan “Smooth” Figueroa will be making their pro debuts in separate four-round bouts against Philadelphians. The welterweight Laureano, o 2016 N.E. Golden Gloves champion from East Hartford, challenges pro-debuting Nihir Albright, while Hartford junior welterweight Figueroa, o 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 KO), de Framingham, va lupta Sean Acosta, de Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Worcester’s Irvin Gonzalez (1-0, 1 KO) will take on Texan Juan Muniz.
Toate luptele și luptători sunt supuse schimbării.
Bilete pentru September 1st card are on sale and priced at $125, $75 și $45, nu inclusiv cheltuieli de servicii aplicabile și impozite. Biletele sunt disponibile lawww.ticketmaster.com și www.foxwoods.com sau vizitând Foxwoods’ Box office. Pentru a încărca prin telefon, apel Ticketmaster la (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, up-și-vin talent, Dibella Divertisment (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 Box card in the Premier Ballroom at the beautiful Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT, următorul Joi, Septembrie 1. Broadway Box 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,” a declarat Lou Dibella, Președintele Dibella Divertisment. “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.
La doar 20 ani, the junior lightweight Fernandez (8-0, 6 Lui 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, în 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.
“Acest lucru este un vis devenit realitate. 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 ani, 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 Lui 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 Lui KO) și NiceNick DeLomba(10-1, 2 Lui KO) squaring off in an eight-round super lightweight match-up.
Additional fights on the card will be announced shortly.
Bilete pentru Șapte. 1st card are on sale and priced at $125, $75 și $45, nu inclusiv cheltuieli de servicii aplicabile și impozite. Biletele sunt disponibile lawww.ticketmaster.com și www.foxwoods.com sau vizitând Foxwoods’ Box office. Pentru a încărca prin telefon, apel Ticketmaster la (800) 745-3000. Broadway Box 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 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, CALIF. (Martie 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 Aprilie 22 la Mohegan Sun Arena din Uncasville, Conn.

 

În plus, Lui Connecticut proprii "Irish" Brennan Ward (13-3) returns to action in his home state fresh off an impressive victory in Japan, când el salută Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (20-16) în luptă Bellator MMA la 170 de lire sterline.

 

The two bouts join a main event that features the highly anticipated Bellator debut of Benson "Smooth" Henderson (23-5), ca el provoaca campion la semimijlocie Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) pentru centura. Four preliminary bouts were also announced; additional contests will be added in the coming weeks.

 

Biletele pentru "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " încep de la doar $30 și sunt în vânzare acum la Bellator.com, Ticketmaster.com și Oficiul Mohegan Sun Box. Evenimentul difuzeaza live si gratuit pe Spike la 9 p.m. ȘI/8 p.m. CT, în timp ce crize preliminare vor transmite în flux live pe Bellator.com și Mobile App Bellator.

 

For “Pitbull,” a fight on Aprilie 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: Cu vârf și îndesat. " La 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.” Aprilie 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. Situat 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. Cel mai recent, 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, și Melvin Manhoef (2x). Acum, the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt will turn his attention to one of Bellator MMA’s fastest rising stars.

"Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson "Card de Lupta Actualizat:

Bellator MMA Semimijlocie Mondială Titlu Bout: Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) vs. Benson Henderson (23-5)

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

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

 

Card de preliminară:

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

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

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

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

Conn. Box HOF anunță 2015 Câștigătorii de atribuire Luis Rosa Jr. repeta Conn. Boxer al anului

CBHOF cina de inducție Noiembrie. 13 la Mohegan Sun
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Repetați Conn. Boxer Pro Anului Luis Rosa Jr. (L)
Uncasville, Conn. (Septembrie 24, 2015) – Stea in crestere Luis “KO Regele” Rosa, Jr. a fost numit de către Boxing Hall of Fame Connecticut (CBHOF) ca Conn. Boxer profesionist al anului pentru al doilea an la rând.
The 2015 Câștigătorii de atribuire CBHOF și clasa sa de 2015 va fi onorat Vineri noapte, Noiembrie 13 la 11TH Cina anual CBHOF Gala de inducție în sala de bal Uncas la Mohegan Sun.
Celălalt 2015 Câștigătorii de atribuire CBHOF sunt S.U.A.. Echipa olimpică plin de speranță Chordale Booker, Amatori Boxer anului; box judecător Glenn Feldman, Oficial al Anului; antrenor Brian Clark, Contribuția la Box.
CBHOFR Clasa de 2015 Fame includ promotor Lou Dibella, Manager / promotor Shelly Finkel fostul comisar box Peter Timothy și, postum, boxer Carey Mace, și trainer / boxer George Russo, scriitor box / administrator Moartea Sharnik și box avocat Arnie Bayer.
În vârstă de 24 de ani, Rosa (21-0, 10 KO), lupta din New Haven, a câștigat toate cele patru lui 2015 combate Dragă tineri (DEC6),Jonathan Perez (TKO5) la Centrul de Convenții Connecticut, Ernesto Guerrero (TKO2) la Mohegan Sun, și Noel Echevarria (KO1). Rosa is the No. 15 evaluat super-cocoș în lume prin Federația Internațională de box (IBF).
Rosa, originar din Puerto Rico, a avut un remarcabil 95-10 Rezultatele amatori. Se întoarse pro în 2010 și victorie cea mai notabilă la zi ca un pro fost o decizie impresionant 10-a rundă Luis Orlando Del Valle (18-1). Rosa trains at his family’s Boxing In Faith Gym in New Haven, unde a crescut.
Booker, care este de la Stamford, a blocat deja o dană în 165 de lire mijlocie Divizie SUA. Procesele Olimpice de box, care va determina pete pe 2016 S.U.A.. Bărbați olimpic de box echipei.
Feldman, 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 luptă în acest an, întreaga lume în locuri precum Macao și Germania. El a lucrat mai mult de 135 lupte titlu mondial în timpul carierei sale de 25 de ani judeca, including seven thus far in 2015. One of the founders of the CBHOF, Feldman a fost primul presedinte CBHOF, repartizați în acea poziție prin anul trecut, și a fost introdus în ionul 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 “Rău” Ciad Dawson și stele amatori Tramaine “Pitic” Williams.
Biletele pentru CBHOF 11lea Cina anual Gala de inducție, preț rezonabil la $90.00, sunt de vanzare acum de apel Kim Baker la Mohegan Sun (1.860.862.7377) sau Sherman Cain la Manchester Jurnalul Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). Usi deschise la 5:30 p.m. ȘI, cocktail-uri la 6 p.m. ȘI, urmată de cina.
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