10 פּ.ם. און/PT From Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel & קאַסינאָ
Undefeated Super Middleweight Ronald Ellis Takes On Christopher Brooker;
Undefeated Super Lightweights Kenneth Sims Jr. & Wellington Romero Faceoff;
Stephon Young Risks Undefeated Record vs. Daniel Rosas
טיקקעץ אויף פאַרקויף איצט
נייַ יארק (דעצעמבער. 19, 2016) – Undefeated, WBA No. 3-ranked super bantamweight אד"ם לאָפּעז (16-0-1, 8 קאָס) will face the WBA’s No. 4-ראַנגקט Danny Roman (20-2-1, 7 קאָס) אין די 10-קייַלעכיק הויפּט געשעעניש פון אַ שאָבאָקס: די ניו גענעראַטיאָן קוואַדרופּלעהעאַדער אויף פרייַטיק, Jan. 20, לעבן אויף שאָוטיים (10 פּ.ם. און/פּט, דילייד אויף די מערב קאָוסט) פון Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel and Casino.
די ערשטע שאָבאָקס telecast in 2017 features eight fighters with a combined record of 115 wins against just seven losses.
אין די גלויבנס-שטריך, undefeated super middleweight Ronald Ellis (13-0-1, 1 נק, 10 קאָס) will face off with קריסטאַפער בראָאָקער (11-2, 5 קאָס) in an eight-round 168-pound matchup of שאָבאָקס וועטעראַנס.
In another eight-round featured bout, former national amateur champion Kenneth Sims Jr. (10-0, 3 קאָס) and Dominican Olympian וועלינגטאַן ראָמעראָ (11-0-1, 5 קאָס) will clash in an eight-round matchup of up-and-coming, unbeaten super lightweights making their שאָבאָקס debuts in their toughest assignments to date.
אין דער עפענונג באַוט פון די טעלאַקאַסט, undefeated bantamweight סטעפאָן יונגע (15-0-3, 6 קאָס) takes on Mexican veteran and two-time interim world title challenger Daniel Rosas (19-3-1, 11 קאָס) אין אַן אַכט-קייַלעכיק סופּער באַנטאַמוועיגהט באַוט.
Tickets for the show, which is promoted by GH3 Promotions, Kings Promotions in association with Thompson Boxing (the main event) and Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel and Casino, ביסט $125, $100 $75 & $50 and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com אָדער פאַך 1-800-745-3000
ADAM LOPEZ VS. DANNY ROMAN – 10 ראָונדס, Super Bantamweights
לאָפּעז, פון סאַן אַנטאָניאָ, טעקסאַס, by way Phoenix, אַריז., is a prototypical שאָבאָקס prospect-turned-contender. ער ס 3-0-1 on the series, having defeated three previous unbeaten boxers on the series: Mario Muniz (11-0) in a hard-fought 10-round decision on Feb. 19, 2016, אָוטפּאָינטינג Eliezer Acquino (17-0-1) across 10 rounds on July 17, 2015, and knocking out פּאַבלאָ קרוז (11-0) in the second round on March 13, 2015. אין זיין לעצטן שאָבאָקס עקסקורסיע, Lopez boxed a 12-round draw with Roman Reynoso(18-1-1) אויף יולי 22, 2016.
“This will be my toughest fight. It is all about levels and progressing,’’ Lopez said of the matchup between the 26-year-old world-ranked contenders. “This may be my lastשאָבאָקס fight so I want to save the best for the last.
“Roman is very good fighter and I’m ready for a tough fight. He’s progressed a lot. He’s a good puncher, counter puncher and works the body. But I’m ready for whatever he brings. A win would be huge — it puts me in contention to fight a world champion.’’
An excellent boxer-puncher and tactician that likes to counter, Lopez was a standout amateur before going pro in February 2012. He is coming off an eighth-round knockout over Carlos Valcarcel אויף נאוועמבער. 11, 2016, and is facing likely his toughest test to date in Lopez.
Roman has won 13 in a row dating to March 2014 – and none of the fights have been close. ער איז געקומען 4-0 אין 2014, 6-0 אין 2015 און 4-0 אין 2016. The Los Angeles native, who is coming of an eight-round decision over previously unbeaten Marlon Olea (12-0) לעצט נאוועמבער. 18, וועט מאַכן זיין שאָבאָקס and East Coast debut in just his second outing outside of Southern California.
“I’ve been extremely active over the last few years and now all the hard work is starting to pay off,’’ said Roman, a pro since October 2009. “This is a tremendous opportunity and the type of fight I’ve been preparing for. Adam Lopez is a great fighter, and he’s highly ranked just like me. We are going to give the fans an exciting fight.
“I can box, I can brawl. I give the fans what they want. I think people are going to be impressed with how I fight. People want to see a fight and I know I’m going to bring it. Boxing fans are going to know who Danny Roman is on Jan. 20.''
RONALD ELLIS VS. CHRISTOPHER BROOKER, 8 ראָונדס, Super Middleweights
עליס, פון לין, מאַסע., and Brooker, פון פילאדעלפיע, are making their second שאָבאָקס סטאַרץ. Like Lopez, they fought Feb. 19, 2016, אין אַטלאַנטיק סיטי. Ellis boxed an entertaining eight-round majority draw in a slugfest with hard-hitting דזשערי אָודאַם; Brooker took an eight-round majority decision over previously unbeaten יוחנן מאַגדאַ(11-0) in a match that was originally announced a split draw but was later changed to a majority decision win for Brooker.
This will be Ellis’ second fight since the Odom fight. The 27-year-old Ellis, the older brother of welterweight prospect ראַשידי עליס, outpointed Oscar Riojas across eight rounds on Dec. 10.
Ellis feels he’s benefited from going the distance in consecutive contests. “It’s helped me that I’ve gone through it before,’’ said Ellis, whose 10 knockouts have come inside two rounds (eight in the first). "איצט, I know what they’re looking for. This time I’ll finish super strong and put on a show. I need this to further my career and put me in main event fights.
“I’ve seen Brooker fight a few times. He’s a tough guy who comes forward and comes to fight, and that is perfect for me. Brooker will be there for me to hit, and it will give me a great opportunity to showcase my talents.’’
ווי אַ ליבהאָבער, Ellis upset טעררעלל גאַושאַ to win the 2010 לאַנדיש גאָלדען גלאָוועס. Gausha went on to represent the United States at the 2012 Olympic Games and is now an undefeated professional middleweight.
Brooker, a physically strong, aggressive-minded boxer-puncher, is trying to regain his winning ways after a nine-fight winning streak ended when he lost by 10טה-round TKO to highly regarded ראָנאַלד גאַווריל (16-1) לעצט אקטאבער. 8 אין לאַס וועגאַס. The 25-year-old Brooker dropped Gavril in the fifth round but went down twice in the 10טה before it was stopped at 2:04. Entering the 10טה און לעצט קייַלעכיק, the fight was even on the judges’ scorecards.
“I’m ready and excited to get back in the ring,’’ said Brooker. “I can’t wait to fight another undefeated fighter on שאָבאָקס. I’m still looking to get to the next level. I was at Ellis’ last fight, and I saw an average fighter compared to the guys I’ve fought. He’s solid, throws nice, short punches but runs out of gas.
“In my last fight I lost because I kept looking for the KO. I have a new trainer now (Gaunch Muhammad), and I’m getting back to the technical part of boxing. I’m jabbing more, and in my previous camps I wasn’t jabbing or boxing enough. I have the heart and condition but I have to get to my opponent with the jab.’’
The Philadelphia native was a top level amateur who has been active since turning professional in 2015.
KENNETH SIMS JR. ווס. WELLINGTON ROMERO – 8 ראָונדס, Super Lightweights
Sims, פון טשיקאַגאָ, is matched with unquestionably the most dangerous opponent of a career that began in March 2014. This will be the eight-round debut for the 23-year-old, who has gone six full rounds six times.
“This is the biggest fight of my career,’’ said Sims, who is coming off a six-round decision over Jonathan Dinong לעצט נאוועמבער. 11. “I will be prepared for anything that I have to do. I’ve seen videos of Romero and I know he is a good fighter. I fought world champions in the amateurs so it’s not a big deal to fight him. I need to take care of business and get my win on national television. It’s as simple as that.”
Sims was a main sparring partner for פלויד מייַוועאַטהער (when he was getting prepared for <אַ href="http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=tr&prev=search&rurl=translate.google.com.tr&sl=iw&u=http://fightnewsunlimited.com/tag/andre-berto/?lang=yi&usg=ALkJrhjcU3stOmYZK4Hak8DmFcIXu4-hOg" רעל = "קוויטל"> אַנדריי בערטאָ ) און מאַני פּאַקקוויאַאָ (as he was getting ready for Mayweather). Sims, known for his boxing skills and ability to work the body, איז אַ 2013 יוז. National Amateur Champion and a 2012 Olympic Trials semifinalist.
Romero had 268 amateur bouts and represented his native Dominican Republic in the 2012 אָלימפּיק גאַמעס, where he lost to eventual Gold Medalist וואַסיל לאָמאַטשענקאָ. Shortly thereafter he relocated to New York, where he turned pro in 2013. The 25-year-old is coming off a first-round knockout over Engleberto Valenzuela אויף דעצעמבער. 10.
A slick boxer who can punch and gives opponent issues because of his awkward style and movement, Romero has been brought along carefully against mostly modest opposition. The southpaw is coming off a first-round TKO over לויס Meroles last Dec. 5.
Romero understands that this could likely be his most daunting task to date. “I’m looking forward to introducing myself to the American public,'' ער האט געזאגט. “Sims is a good fighter but I will always like challenges, and this will be my biggest challenge as a pro.’’
STEPHON YOUNG VS. DANIEL ROSAS – 8 ראָונדס, Super Bantamweights
יונג, פון סט. לוי, is making his second שאָבאָקס אָנהייב. In his debut, he boxed a 10-round draw with previously undefeated Nikolai Potapov (14-0) in April of 2016.
“To be able to be back on שאָבאָקס feels good,” said Young, who registered a majority 10-round decision over previously once-beaten Juan Lopez Jr. in his last scrap on Sept. 30, 2016. “My first fight on שאָבאָקס was not a fair decision. It was my first 10-rounder and I feel like I won the fight. This time I will be able to show more of what I have.
“Training has been great. I already have been in camp for two months. The fight against Potapov was my first with my new coach (Herman Caicedo), and this will be our third fight. We won the NABA title by beating Lopez and now we’re back.”
The 25-year-old Young, who is currently ranked No. 9 אין די וובאַ, was an experienced amateur who compiled a record of 86-13 while representing the U.S. in a number of tournaments. In the U.S. Olympic Trials in 2011, he lost to the No. 1-rated amateur, ראַו'שעע וואָראַן.
The 27-year-old Rosas, פון מעקסיקא סיטי, is a nine-year veteran who is experienced against top opposition. אין 2011, in just his 13טה professional fight, Rosas fought to a 12-round split draw against Jose Cabrera in a bout for the Interim WBO Super Flyweight World Title. אין 2014, he lost a close, unanimous decision to Alejandro Hernandezfor the Interim WBO Bantamweight Title.
Rosas has rattled off three consecutive victories since fighting Hernandezt. אין זיין לעצט באַוט אויף אַפּריל 29, he lost via TKO to current IBF Super Bantamweight Champיונתן Guzman אין זיין ו.ס. דעבוט.
בערי טאַמפּקינז וועט רופן די שאָבאָקס קאַמף פון רינגסייד מיט סטיוו פאַרהאָאָד און פרייַערדיק וועלט מייַסטער ראַול מאַרקעז געדינט ווי מבֿין אַנאַליס. די יגזעקיאַטיוו פּראָדוצירער איז גארדאן האַלל מיט ריטשארד גאַוגהאַן שאפן און ריק פיליפּס דיירעקטינג.
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וועגן שאָבאָקס: די ניו גענעראַטיאָן
זינט זייַן ינסעפּשאַן אין יולי 2001, די קריטיקאַלי אַקליימד שאָוטיים באַקסינג סעריע, שאָבאָקס: די ניו גענעראַטיאָן האט פיטשערד יונג טאַלאַנט מאַטשט האַרט. דישאָבאָקס פֿילאָסאָפֿיע איז צו טעלעוויסע יקסייטינג, מאַסע-וואוילגעפעלן און קאַמפּעטיטיוו שוועבעלעך בשעת פּראַוויידינג אַ פּראָווינג ערד פֿאַר גרייט פּראַספּעקץ באשלאסן צו קעמפן פֿאַר אַ וועלט טיטל. עטלעכע פון די גראָוינג רשימה פון די 67 פייטערז וואס האָבן ארויס אויף שאָבאָקס און אַוואַנסירטע צו גאַרנער וועלט טיטלען כולל: אַנדרע קעסטקינד, דעאָנטייַ ווילדער, עריסלאַנדי לאַראַ, שאָן פּאָרטער, גערי רוססעלל קינג, לאַמאָנט פּעטערסאָן, גויללערמאָ ריגאָנדעאַוקס, אָמאַר פיגועראָאַ, נאָניטאָ דאָנאַירע, דעוואָן אלכסנדר, קאַרל פראָטש, ראבערט Guerrero, טימאטעאוס בראַדליי, דזשעסי Vargas, וואַן מאַנועל לאָפּעז, טשאַד דאָסאַן, פּאַוליע מאַליגנאַגגי, ריקי האַטטאָן, קעלי פּאַווליק, פאולוס ווילליאַמס און מער.
