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WBA No. 2 Heayweight Contender Michael “The Bounty” Hunter Is Ready to Take on Champion Kubrat Pulev

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Miami, FLA. (Jolay 17, 2025)— WBA Heavyweight contender Michael “The Bounty” Hunter is ready to show the world that he means business in the heavyweight division. Hunter is looking forward to his bout with WBA Heavyweight World Champion Kubrat “The Cobra” Pulev.

The world’s greatest promoter, Don King, who won the $1.1 million purse bid by the WBA and Hunter’s promoter, has stated that it is all systems “go” for the title fight.

While Epic Sports and Entertainment representatives, who embarrassed the WBA at the purse bid, continue to spread lies that Hunter is unavailable for this fight…this fight will be taking place for the WBA Heavyweight Championship.

“Yesterday Don King and Noel Mikaelian slammed Jake Paul, and today, the great Michael Hunter and Don King are in the process of slamming Epic Sports and Entertainment and bringing boxing back to we the people,” hoy i King. “Thank you, Michael; you are truly a smart bounty hunter.

“Michael Hunter and I are inseparable. He is excited about being in the United Kingdom for the fight this week, and he’ll continue to train and get ready to knock out Pulev. He’s been working hard to prepare for this important fight of his career, and he’s looking forward to what follows as well. “He’s ready to prove to the world that he is the true heavyweight champion. Let’s make it happen.”

The Southern California native Hunter (24-1-2, 17 Kos) won the vacant WBA Gold Heavyweight Title in June, taking out Cassius Chaney in a 12-round unanimous decision at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla. In his last fight in December, Hunter registered a fifth-round TKO over Christian Larrondo Garcia in Mexico. Hunter’s only career setback came back in 2017 when he lost a unanimous 12-round decision to current Oleksandr Usyk, who in December beat Tyson Fury to become just the third boxer to become an undisputed world champion in the two weight divisions in the “four-belt era.”

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Hall of Fame Boxing Promoter Don King Wins $1.1 Million Purse Bid To Promote WBA Regular Heavyweight World Champion Kubrat Pulev Facing No. 2 Contender Michael Hunter On August 23

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Hall of Fame Boxing Promoter Don King Wins $1.1 Million Purse Bid To Promote WBA Regular Heavyweight World Champion Kubrat Pulev Facing No. 2 Contender Michael Hunter On August 23

Miami (Mey 28, 2025)—Hall of Fame Boxing PromoterDon King has won a $1.1 million purse bid from the WBA for the right to promote a world title fight featuring current WBA (Regular) Lanja mavesatra World ChampionKubrat “The Cobra” Pulevfacing WBA No. 2 contenderMichael “The Bounty” Hunter amin'ny sabotsy, Aogositra 23 at a site to be determined.

It will be a true week of celebration during Fight Week as King will be celebrating his 94faha- birthday on August 20. King said the location for the fight will be determined at a later date with Florida, Las Vegas, Ohio and Pennsylvania among the potential sites.

Fighting in his hometown of Sofia, Bulgaria, the crowd-favorite 44-year-old Pulev (32-3, 14 Kos) won the WBA (Regular) World Championship with his 12-round unanimous decision win over Mahmoud Charr last December.

The Southern California native Hunter (24-1-2, 17 Kos) won the vacant WBA Gold Heavyweight Title in June taking out Cassius Chaney in a 12-round unanimous decision at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla. In his last fight in December, Hunter registered a fifth-round TKO over Christian Larrondo Garcia in Mexico. Hunter’s only career setback came back in 2017 when he lost a unanimous 12-round decision to current Oleksandr Usyk, who in December beat Tyson Fury to become just the third boxer to become an undisputed world champion in the two weight divisions in the “four-belt era”.

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World’s Greatest Boxing Promoter Don King Signs Exciting Superstar Bad Boy of Boxing, Adrien Broner

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Four-Time World Champion Ready to Go Back to Work

Deerfield Beach, FL (Martsa 16, 2023) – Four-time World Champion superstar and Bad Boy of Boxing, Adrien Broner, has teamed up with “Hall of Famer” and the people’s greatest promoter Don King, to bring excitement back into boxing’s forefront.

The super lightweight, welterweight (140-147 kilao) Broner, who hails from the great buckeye state, Cincinnati, Ohio, has been out of the ring since he fought on February 20, 2021, and won a unanimous decision against Jovanie Santiago at the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut.

This momentous signing by the great hall of famer, “my magic lies in my people ties” boxing promoter Don King, with “superstar, exciting bad boy of boxing, Adrien Broner marks the first time the two have teamed up together. “Fantastic boxing excitement is already permeating the boxing atmosphere,” hoy i King.

Broner was once the youngest fighter at the age of 24 to win four world titles at 130, 135, 140 ary 147 kilao.

“This phenomenal team-up of superstar “exciting” bad boy of boxing Adrien Broner and the world’s greatest boxing promoter, will give the people what they want–the best of boxing, and the best boxing excitement… capturing the imagination, the heart, and the mind, stimulating the boxing imagination’s begging the all-important question, when is the next event?,” hoy i King.

“Adrien is ready and excited to show his championship skills once again for the delight of the great boxing fans,” said King.

“I have a fantastic camp with Kevin Cunningham, and I can hardly wait to get back into the ring again,” said Broner. “Winning a world title and constantly defending or unifying the titles is what I am aiming to do.”

“As his proud promoter drops the gauntlet to all the other promoters and challenges them to bring forth their best fighters to (fihaonana) fight super star bad boy of boxing Adrien Broner. Bob Arum, Frank Warren, Al HAYMON, Eddie Hearn, and any other promoter with a hot commodity champion, we welcome them all,” hoy i King.

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Don King Returns to Ohio to Present WBC Cruiserweight Champion Fight on Saturday, Jan. 29 Pitting Makabu & Mchunu

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DEERFIELD BEACH, FL (Novambra 26, 2021)—Homecoming At Last! The fight for the forgotten people (the homeless, poor, and downtrodden people) will benefit from this championship doubleheader.

The world’s greatest boxing promoter, Don King, will return to his home state of Ohio on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, as he presents another blockbuster for the forgotten people, who won’t be forgotten any more, world championship fight pitting WBC Cruiserweight Champion Ilunga Junior Makabu and the number one challenger, WBC Silver Champion Thabiso Mchunu.

The WBC world championship fight for the love of the people, will be held at the W.D. Packard Music Hall in Warren, OH. In addition to Makabus-Mchunu, a special 10-round heavyweight sensational attraction will pit undefeated Jonathan Guidry (18-0-2, 10 Kos) of Dulac, Louisiana risking his perfect record against Alonzo Butler (34-3-2, 25 Kos) of Chattanooga, TN.

King, who represents Makabu, came to an agreement with Mchunu’s representatives on the 12-round world championship fight, and the winner will advance to fight Mexico’s great champion Canelo Alvarez in the month of May.

Alvarez will be ringside in Warren, OH to see who his next opponent will be.

“This is going to be one action packed WBC world championship fight with a very big fight on the horizon for the winner,” hoy i King. “They are both warriors and this war for the recognition of the homeless will start the new year in grand style, recognizing the homeless, and helping others.”

Makabu (28-2 amin'ny 25 Kos) is from the Democratic Republic of The Congo, defended his championship in his hometown of Kinshasa as he stopped Nigeria’s Olanrewaju Durodola with two solid left hooks in the seventh round last December.

Makabu, who has won his last nine decisions, won the vacant title on Jan. 31, 2020 in winning a unanimous decision against Michael Cieslak.

Thabiso (23-5, 13 Kos), who hails from South Africa and is nicknamed “The Rock”, became the WBC Silver Titlist with a unanimous decision over Denis Lebedev on Dec. 21, 2019. He last defended his title and scored another unanimous victory over Evgeny Tishchenko on March 27, 2021. Thabiso has won his last four fights.
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DON KING DEMANDS HEAVYWEIGHT CHRISTOPHER LOVEJOY TO NOT FIGHT MAHMOUD CHARR ON MAY 15 IN GERMANY

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Deerfield Beach, Fla. (Aprily 19, 2021)—Hall of Fame boxing promoter Don King has sent a Cease & Desist letter to undefeated heavyweight boxer Christopher Lovejoy, claiming he is under an exclusive promotional agreement with Don King Promotions and not permitted to enter any future fights without King’s consent.

Recent media reports have stated that Lovejoy is currently in Germany and has agreed to face the WBA champion in recess Mahmoud Charr on May 15 in Hamburg, Alemaina.

Trevor Bryan recently won the WBA heavyweight title after Charr disregarded the WBA and was not allowed in the United States due to Homeland Security visa denial of the Syrian.

The letter demands that Lovejoy (19-0, 19 Kos), who had previously announced his retirement from boxing, not participate in the bout with Charr or any other future bout or opponent.

“It is unconscionable, illegal, and unethical for you to participate in this May 15, 2021 bout or any bout without DKP’s expressed, written permission and consent,” the letter from King’s lawyer’s states. “Participating in any bout without DKP’s expressed written consent is … willfully breaching the Promotional Agreement and exposes those you have entered into agreement with for your services as a professional fighter to extreme legally liability, as they too are aware that you are under contract to DKP.”

The letter goes on to state, “If you have in fact signed to fight Charr as you proclaim and has been reported in these media reports, you have intentionally, willfully, and maliciously breached your exclusive, world-wide promotional agreement with DKP.”

Lovejoy, 37, lives and trains in Las Vegas. Rehetra 19 of Lovejoy’s pro fights since February of 2016 have taken place in Tijuana, Meksika.

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Nanao sonia ny MAKABU KONGO i DON KING; ILAY mpanentana ady totohondry lehibe indrindra eran-tany dia mitsinjo ny fiadiana ny tompondaka dimy any KONGO

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Deerfield Beach, FL (Septambra 30, 2019)— Ny mpanentana ady totohondry lehibe indrindra eran-tany, Don King, mety hiverina any amin'ny Repoblika Demokratikan'i Congo tsy ho ela, fantatra taloha hoe Zaire.



Nanasonia ny mpikambana ao amin'ny Kongo Makabu i King (26-2), izay mpifaninana laharana voalohany amin'ny WBC ho an'ny fiadiana ny tompondakan'ny cruiserweight.



“Nandeha avy any Frantsa aho, ary Makabu avy any Congo, hihaona eto Florida miaraka amin'i Don King,” hoy ny mpiara-mitantana Tarik Saadi. “Nampifanaraka ny mpiady lehibe indrindra eran'izao tontolo izao aho tamin'ny mpanentana lehibe indrindra eran'izao tontolo izao sy ankehitriny, miara-, manao sonia ho an'ny hoavin'ny Junior Makabu izahay.”



“Faly aho amin'ny fahafahana manampy an'i Ilunga Makabu ho tompondaka eran-tany,” hoy i King. “Mpiady tena manan-talenta izy, izay mendrika indrindra ny tifitra amin'ny fehikibo WBC ary hanao ny zava-drehetra izahay mba hahatanteraka ny nofinofiny ho tompondaka.



Beibut Shumenov any Kazakhstan, Ny Tompondakan'ny WBA Cruiserweight dia hiaro ny anaram-boninahitra amin'io seho io ihany izay hiteraka fiandrasana lehibe sy fientanentanana ho an'ireo mpandresy roa amin'ny WBA sy WBC izay mifankahita amin'ny fampiraisana eny an-dalana.?



“Tiako ny hitondra ny adin'i Makabu ho any amin'ny tanindrazany ary hampiroborobo 5 fiadiana ny ho tompondaka, ady totohondry extravaganza ahitana ny fiadiana ny tompondaka WBA lanja mavesatra sy 2 fiadiana ny tompondaka amin'ny lanja cruiser; Makabu dia miady amin'ny fiadiana ny tompondaka eran-tany amin'ny lanja cruiser WBC sy ny fiadiana ny tompondaka vehivavy, Helen Joseph avy any Nizeria, ny Iron Lady sy ny fiadiana ny tompondaka iray hafa hotononina.



“Te hisaotra ny iray amin'ireo mpitantana ady hajaina indrindra aho, Lee Holliday, noho ny fitondrana an'i Makabu sy ny mpitantana azy, Tarik Saadi miaraka aminay. Manantena ny hiara-hiasa amin'i Ferdinand Luyoyo izahay, ny Filohan’ny Federasiona mpanao ady totohondry ao amin’ny Repoblika Demokratikan’i Congo.”



“Tena faly izahay manao sonia miaraka amin'i Don King ary mianatra avy amin'ny tsara indrindra,” hoy i Saadi. "Tena faly aho fa any Miami hiara-hiasa hametraka an'i Afrika sy Kongo eo amin'ny sarintanin'izao tontolo izao."



Nandresy ady fito nisesy i Makabu, ny volana aogositra farany. 24, rehefa nahazo fanapahan-kevitra maro an'isa tamin'i Aleksei Papin izy mba hitazonana ny anaram-boninahitra WBC Silver Cruiserweight. Nahazo isa izy 24 knockouts ao amin'ny 26 fandresena tamin'ny faharesena roa. Ny iray tamin'ireo faharesenany roa dia tamin'ny fiadiana ny tompondaka WBC cruiserweight tamin'i Tony Bellew tany Liverpool tamin'ny Mey. 29, 2016.



Ny Rumble in the Jungle II

Fiarahabana ny Fahalehibeazana, Extravaganza ho an'ny fandriampahalemana eran-tany ahitana 5 Lalao ady totohondry eran-tany ary fetiben'ny mozika kilasy eran-tany; fampisehoana sy mpanakanto, mitranga amin'ny herinandro mialoha ny ady. Hankalaza sy hanome voninahitra ny 45faha- fitsingerenan'ny ady eo amin'ny LEHIBE INDRINDRA INDRINDRA, MUHAMMAD ALI SY ILAY MAHERY NY BOXING, CHAMPION mavesatra, GEORGE FOREMAN. ankehitriny, andao hiomana amin'ny Rumble in the Jungle II fikatsahana ny fandriampahalemana eran-tany.

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Record turnout for New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Induction dinner

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NYSBHOF Kilasy 2019: (L-R – seated) – Bob Jackson, John McKaie, Dick DiVeronica, Regilio Turr, Don King and Michal Olajidfe; (L-R – mitsangana) – Ring 8 president Charles Norkus, Jr., Monte Barrett, Arthur Mercante, Jr., Steve Albert and NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy

(all pictures by Peter Frutkoff / NYSBHOF)



Inimitable promoter Don King led the 24-member Class of 2019 into the NYSBHOF


NEW YORK (Aprily 30, 2019) – A record turnout honored the Class of 2019 at this past Sunday’s eighth annual New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF), notohanan'ny Ring 8, at Russo’s On the Bay in Howard Beach, New York.



“We had our largest attendance, 402 ny olona,” a happy and proud NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy said at the event. “This is the way we show our appreciation with this special belt for these New Yorkers for what they’ve given boxing through the years. Thanks to a lot of peoples’ efforts this is our eighth year. I hope we can do another 50. I’d like to thank everyone of these inductees, and their family members for their support. It’s all about family.”

Sasin-tenin'ny mpanao ady totohondry velona ho any an-NYSBHOF ahitana (Bronx-born) three-time, izao tontolo izao fizarana roa-tompon-daka Wilfredo Benitez (53-8-1, 31 Kos), (Hempstead) WBO super featherweight world champion Rogelio Tuur (46-4-1, 30 Kos), (Bronx) 1968 U.S. Olympian Davey Vasquez (19-15, 6 Kos), WBO super middleweight world title challengerMichael Olajide (27-5, 19 Kos), of Manhattan, New York welterweight Dick DiVeronica(44-13-1, 13 Kos), ary Queens’ world heavyweight title challenger Monte Barrett (35-11-2, 20 Kos).

Posthumous participants being inducted are (Bronx) three-time lightweight world championJimmy Carter (84-31-9, 34 Kos), Brooklyn welterweight Al “Bummy” Davis (65-10-4, 46 Kos), (Schenectady) izao tontolo izao welterweight tompon-daka Marty Servo (47-4-2, 14 Kos), (Bronx) world heavyweight title challenger Roland LaStarza (57-9, 27 Kos), Brooklyn world lightweight champion Paddy DeMarco (75-26-3, 8 Kos )and Manhattan’s Lower East Side lightweights Sid Terris (94-13-5, 12 Kos) ary Leach “The Fighting Dentist” Cross (35-10-4, 22 Kos).

Living non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are New York City-based promoter Don King, Flushing judge John McKaie, referee Arthur Mercante, Jr. Brooklyn sportscasterSteve Albert, and Bronx trainer Bob Jackson.

Posthumous non-participant inductees are Utica matchmaker Dewey Fragetta, Crown, Queens referee Johnny LoBianco, Garden City referee Wayne Kelly, Flushing sportsman Harry Hill, award-winning journalist Jimmy Cannon, of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, and NYSAC official/former NABF president Joe Dwyer, ny Brooklyn.

Tsirairay manatrika inductee (na mivantana taranak'i) received a custom-designed belt signifying his or her induction into the NYSBHOF.

The 2019 inductees no nifidy azy ny NYSBHOF komity mpanolotra mpikambana:Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, ary Neil Terens.

Mpanao ady totohondry rehetra ilaina mba ho tsy mavitrika ny telo taona, fara fahakeliny, mba ho afaka ho NYSBHOF induction, ary inductees rehetra dia tsy maintsy ho nipetraka tany New York State ho manan-danja ny ady totohondry anjara asa, na mandritra ny voalohany ny tsirairay avy asa.

INDUCTEES’ Teny nalaina & SARY

Bob Jackson: “It’s hard to speak at times like this when being honored by friends. It’s been a great run. I live on memories and I have thousands. They keep me going. Never give up, always keep punching.”



(L-R) presenter Vinny Maddalone & 2019 NYSBHOF inductee Bob Jackson

Regilio Tuur: “I was a black kid from Holland fighting in the Olympics. Pretty much a nobody fighting the U.S. tompon-daka. They bought my return plane ticket before I even fought because they though my opponent was unbelievable. I trained to fight him, southpaw, for a year and had a big fight hand that nobody knew of. I wanted to come to American and make by father proud. I retired from the pros) undefeated and make a lot money. I’m honored today. I had a great manager, Stan Hoffman, who is a man who made us men. Standing here today is a dream.”



(L-R) — 2019 NYSBHOF inductee Regilio Tuur & presenter Stan Hoffman

John McKaie: “I have a great job and to be honored for something I really love doing is a great honor. I’d like to thank various commissions for licensing me, but New York is my home. I’d like to thank all the boxers because it’s been a pleasure judging them.”



L-R) – Presenter Melvina Latham, 2019 NHSBHOF inductee John McKaie and
NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy

Monte Barrett: “Congratulations to everybody up here. There’s so much history in this room. I’ve been in boxing 18 years and have a select memory, but there have been so many amazing experiences and accomplishments. I love this guy (trainer Jimmy Glenn). A lot of managers don’t even ask how you’re doing. My manager was the great Stan Hoffman. He gave me $50,000, $3000 a month and another $1000 for insurance without a contract. Stan said: ‘How you doing? I believe in you and love you.’ Amin'ny 2005, I was having an argument with Don King about money. He said, ‘Life is a negotiation.’ Tsara, I’m negotiating now, and I’m in the Hall of Fame.”



(L-R) – Presenter Melvina Latham, 2019 NHSBHOF inductee Monte Barrett and his wife, Shaneka, and NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy

Arthur Mercante, Jr.: “What a great honor it is to be recognized by Ring 8 and the boxing community. Amin'ny 2012, my dad was inducted into the New York Boxing Hall of Fame Now he’s looking down today and he’s so proud. I entered the Golden Gloves at the age of 17. Un the quarterfinals I lost to a great fighter and Hall of Famer, Juan LaPorte. Like any boxer, I thought that I had won, and wanted aa rematch. My father told me I didn’t like road work and just lost a three-round fight. He asked if I’d like to be a referee. I started in 1979 and my father made me work five years before turning pro. I went on to ref so many great fights, including one on the same card with my father at Radio City Music Hall. My greatest fight was Lennox Lewis versus Evander Holyfield.”



(L-R) – 2019 NYSBHOF inductee Arthur Mercante, Jr. and presenter James Mercante

Michael Olajide: “I’m really honored to be here today. My history in boxing goes back a little now. There’s nothing better to be honored by those who are a part of your profession. Misaotra anao. I’ve had an incredible journey: Liverpool to Canada to New York. Boxing has given me so much. I wouldn’t be the person I am without boxing. To live is to fight. Boxing and life are synonymous”



(L-R) – Presenter Jack Hirsch and 2019 NYSBHOF inductee Michael Olajide

Steve Albert: “It is a tremendous honor to be honored by these luminaries. To be recognized in your own state is special. This is a celebration of all of New York. I worked 23 years for Showtime Championship Boxing, amin'ny 1987-2010, and the most dramatic was Corrales-Castillo I, one of the greatest fights of all time. I got the see the world because of boxing, but it was the lighter moments I remember most. Only in boxing do you have these characters and amazing experiences.”



(L-R) – Presenter Randy Gordon and 2019 NYSBHOF inductee Steve Albert

Don King: “Only in America, marina? I’m happy to be inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. O got into boxing with Muhammad Ali for his first fight and he stayed with me. A black and a Jew, me and Al Braverman, revolutionized boxing. Mario Cuomo gave me my license to promote in New York. One of our three offices was at 30 Rockefeller Center overlooking this great city. New York is a great city and stayed, so good they named it twice, New York, New York. I’m proud and privileged for all the young men and women honored here. I’m so proud to be inducted with them today. I’m here because New York played such a vital role in my career. I’m happy to be here today to accept this award. I got my belt!”






Presenter Don Majeski, 2019 NYSBHOF inductee Don King and
Master of Ceremonies Dave Diamante

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KILASY ny 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Siramamy” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo sy Arthur Mercante, Sr.

KILASY ny 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Buddy” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard sy Don Dunphy.

KILASY NY 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Ambers, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon sy Tom O'Rourke.

KILASY NY 2015: Saoly Mamby, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie Genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon sy Al Weill.

KILASY NY 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Marina “Macho” Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Brown, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein sy Jimmy Jacobs.

KILASY NY 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Mr.” Snipes, Doug DeWitt, “The Bronx kamikazy” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “Nonpareil” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan sy Dan Parker.

KILASY NY 2018: Lou “Honey Boy” Valley, Jake Rodriguez, Terrence allí, “Baby” Joe Mesi, Kid Chocolate, James J. “rangahy Jim” Corbett, Jack McAuliffe, Billy Costello, Melio Bettina Ralph “Tiger” Jones, Charley Norkus, Dave Anderson, Pete Brodsky, Herb Goldman, Bobby Goodman, Melvina Lathan, Ron Scott Stevens, Johnnie Addie, Johnny Bos, Murray Goodman, Bert Randolph Sugar and Sam Taub.
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Dick DiVeronica embodies spirit of New York State Boxing Hall of Fame

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Induction Dinner This Sunday, Aprily 28

Don King, Jimmy Cannon, Jimmy Carter & Wilfredo Benitez headline Class of 2019 inductees

NEW YORK (Aprily 22, 2019) – Canastota, New York welterweight Dick DiVeronica embodies the true spirit of the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame: New Yorkers honoring New Yorkers for their accomplishments and achievements in boxing.

DiVeronica will be part of a 24-member Class of 2019 inducted at the eighth annual NYSBHOF induction dinner this Sunday afternoon (12:30-5:30 p.m. SY), amin'ny Russo Ny amin'ny The Bay ao Howard Beach, New York.

“This is what the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame is about, honoring and remembering men and women who devoted their time and energy to our beloved sports,” NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy nanao hoe:. “We thank all of them and their families for sharing these special people with us.”

Limited tickets are still available, priced amin'ny $125.00 isaky ny olon-dehibe sy ny $60.00 ho an'ny ankizy (eo ambany 16), ary ahitana feno odiambavafo sy molotov ora amin'ny teny, manomboka amin'ny 12:30 p.m. SY, ary koa ny sakafo hariva (indrindra taolan-tehezana, trondro na akoho amam-borona) ary barany misokatra mandritra ny tontolo andro. Tickets are available to purchase by contacting Duffy at 516.313.2304 na depcomish@aol.com. Mandehana amin'ny tsipika amin'ny www.Ring8ny.com ho an'ny fampahalalana fanampiny momba ny New York State Boxing Hall ny Fame.

DiVeronica fought professionally between 1958-1972, nanoratra ny 44-31-1 (13 Kos) record as a welterweight contender. He was stopped only twice in 58 mpanohana ny ady, once by NYSBHOF charter (2012) inductee Emile Griffith.

“This wasn’t expected (NYSBHOF induction) and we’re all super excited,” DiVeronica’s daughter Theresa commented. “We live in the same town as the International Boxing Hall of Fame, but my father will never be inducted into that Hall of Fame because he was never a world champion, only a contender. Billy Backus (undisputed world welterweight champion in 1971-72) is from Canastota, koa. He and my father never fought because they didn’t want the hometown fighter losing. My father was a humble guy and we’re so happy to have him recognized by the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.”

DiVeronica will now join Backus, who was a member of the Class of 2014, in the NYSBHOF. Boxing was incredibly important in DiVeronica life in and out of the ring. He started a boxing club in Germany while stationed there in the U.S. Army. He even met his wife at the famed 5faha- St. Gym in Miami. Dick was staying there at the home of a relative, right next door to where his future wife lived. One day he asked her out and eventually they were married and starting a family back in Canastota.

“My family is so excited,” Theresa added. “We’ll be there for the induction ceremony, even my older sister from Germany.”

Other living boxers heading into the NYSBHOF include (Bronx-born) three-time, izao tontolo izao fizarana roa-tompon-daka Wilfredo Benitez (53-8-1, 31 Kos), (Hempstead) WBO super featherweight world champion Rogelio Tuur (46-4-1, 30 Kos), (Bronx) 1968 U.S. Olympian Davey Vasquez (19-15, 6 Kos), WBO super middleweight world title challengerMichael Olajide (27-5, 19 Kos), of Manhattan, ary Queens’ world heavyweight title challenger Monte Barrett (35-11-2, 20 Kos).

Posthumous participants being inducted are (Bronx) three-time lightweight world championJimmy Carter (84-31-9, 34 Kos), Brooklyn welterweight Al “Bummy” Davis (65-10-4, 46 Kos), (Schenectady) izao tontolo izao welterweight tompon-daka Marty Servo (47-4-2, 14 Kos), (Bronx) world heavyweight title challenger Roland LaStarza (57-9, 27 Kos), Brooklyn world lightweight champion Paddy DeMarco (75-26-3, 8 Kos )and Manhattan’s Lower East Side lightweights Sid Terris (94-13-5, 12 Kos) ary Leach “The Fighting Dentist” Cross (35-10-4, 22 Kos).

Living non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are New York City-based promoter Don King, Flushing judge John McKaie, referee Arthur Mercante, Jr. Brooklyn sportscasterSteve Albert, and Bronx trainer Bob Jackson.

Posthumous non-participant inductees are Utica matchmaker Dewey Fragetta, Crown, Queens referee Johnny LoBianco, Garden City referee Wayne Kelly, Flushing sportsman Harry Hill, award-winning journalist Jimmy Cannon, of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, and NYSAC official/former NABF president Joe Dwyer, ny Brooklyn.

Tsirairay manatrika inductee (na mivantana taranak'i) dia hahazo ny fomba amam-panao-natao fehikibo midika ny na ny induction ho any an-NYSBHOF.

The 2019 inductees no nifidy azy ny NYSBHOF komity mpanolotra mpikambana:Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, ary Neil Terens.

Mpanao ady totohondry rehetra ilaina mba ho tsy mavitrika ny telo taona, fara fahakeliny, mba ho afaka ho NYSBHOF induction, ary inductees rehetra dia tsy maintsy ho nipetraka tany New York State ho manan-danja ny ady totohondry anjara asa, na mandritra ny voalohany ny tsirairay avy asa.


NYSBHOF

KILASY ny 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Siramamy” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo sy Arthur Mercante, Sr.

KILASY ny 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Buddy” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard sy Don Dunphy.

KILASY NY 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Ambers, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon sy Tom O'Rourke.

KILASY NY 2015: Saoly Mamby, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie Genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon sy Al Weill.

KILASY NY 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Marina “Macho” Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Brown, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein sy Jimmy Jacobs.

KILASY NY 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Mr.” Snipes, Doug DeWitt, “The Bronx kamikazy” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “Nonpareil” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan sy Dan Parker.

KILASY NY 2018: Lou “Honey Boy” Valley, Jake Rodriguez, Terrence allí, “Baby” Joe Mesi, Kid Chocolate, James J. “rangahy Jim” Corbett, Jack McAuliffe, Billy Costello, Melio Bettina Ralph “Tiger” Jones, Charley Norkus, Dave Anderson, Pete Brodsky, Herb Goldman, Bobby Goodman, Melvina Lathan, Ron Scott Stevens, Johnnie Addie, Johnny Bos, Murray Goodman, Bert Randolph Sugar and Sam Taub.
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Arthur Mercante, Jr. to join father in New York State Boxing Hall of Fame

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Arthur Mercante, Jr. was the third man in the ring for the March 13, 1999 world heavyweight title fight at Madison Square Garden between Evander Holyfield and Lennox Louis that ended in a draw

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NEW YORK (Martsa 20, 2019) – International boxing referee Arthur Mercante, Jr. will join his father, tamin'ny faramparan'ireo taona Arthur Mercante, Sr., in the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) to become the first father-son inducted into the NYSBHOF.

The 24-member Class of 2019 will be inducted at the eighth annual NYSBHOF induction dinner on Sunday afternoon (12:30-5:30 p.m. SY), Aprily 28, amin'ny Russo Ny amin'ny The Bay ao Howard Beach, New York.

Mercante, Jr. was an amateur boxer who lost in the 1976 New York Golden Gloves to Juan LaPorte (NYSBHOF inductee, kilasy 2014). “I felt I beat him, and I wanted to turn pro,” Mercante, Jr. explained how he got into officiating. “My father said no as long as I lived in his house, but he suggested I try referring.”

Mercante, Jr. started refereeing in 1979 in the amateurs and moved up to the pro ranks in 1984. He has referred 336 ady, ao anatin'izany ny 72 title fights. Mercante, Jr. has some wonderful memories, including a humorous story in which he was accidentally punched.

“I was referring a fight (unified world super middleweight title fight, amin'ny Jan. 14, 2017 at Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn) eo Badou Jack ary James DeGale,” Mercante, Jr. remembered. “I heard the 10-second warning at the end of the sixth round and started counting 5-4-3-2-1. Mandritra izany fotoana izany, Jack hit me in the face with a left hook, and I slipped. Beau asked me if I was alright. I said I was fine. Taty aoriana, he said that he had hit me with a good shot and that I owned him a good shot. Taorian'ny ady, he told me I can take a good shot.”

Mercante, Jr. believed the key to be a good referee is breaking apart fighters in clinches and staying out of the picture, because a fight isn’t about the referee.

One of his most memorable moments of his career was working the same show as his father, izay 81 fotoana, for the first time in 1981 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Father worked the main event between Roy Jones, Jr. ary David Telesco, Mercante, Jr. handled a fight between David Izon ary Derrick Jefferson.


Ankehitriny, Mercante, Jr. is heading into the NYSBHOF to join his father. “I never thought I’d be in any Hall of Fame,” Mercante, Jr. hevitra. “When the call came January 27th (2019) amin'ny Bob Duffy (NYBHOF president), it couldn’t have come at a more special day, because my father would have turned 99 tamin'izany andro izany.

“Tena Voninahitra, especially going in with this class. I worked a fight between Michael Olajide and Iran Barkley and Michael is getting in this year. Don King, mazava ho azy, and I worked a lot of shows with Wayne Kelly. Ring 8 has always been a great organization. I’d like to thank everyone involved.”

Sasin-tenin'ny mpanao ady totohondry velona ho any an-NYSBHOF ahitana (Bronx-born) three-time, izao tontolo izao fizarana roa-tompon-daka Wilfredo Benitez (53-8-1, 31 Kos), Canastota welterweight Dick DiVeronica (44-13-1, 13 Kos), (Hempstead) WBO super featherweight world championRogelio Tuur (46-4-1, 30 Kos), (Bronx) 1968 U.S. Olympian Davey Vasquez (19-15, 6 Kos), WBO super middleweight world title challenger Michael Olajide (27-5, 19 Kos), of Manhattan, ary Queens’ world heavyweight title challenger Monte Barrett (35-11-2, 20 Kos).

Posthumous participants being inducted are (Bronx) three-time lightweight world championJimmy Carter (84-31-9, 34 Kos), Brooklyn welterweight Al “Bummy” Davis (65-10-4, 46 Kos), (Schenectady) izao tontolo izao welterweight tompon-daka Marty Servo (47-4-2, 14 Kos), (Bronx) world heavyweight title challenger Roland LaStarza (57-9, 27 Kos), Brooklyn world lightweight champion Paddy DeMarco (75-26-3, 8 Kos )and Manhattan’s Lower East Side lightweights Sid Terris (94-13-5, 12 Kos) ary Leach “The Fighting Dentist” Cross (35-10-4, 22 Kos).

In addition to Mercante, Jr., other living non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are New York City-based promoter Don King, Flushing judge John McKaie, Brooklyn sportscaster Steve Albert, and Bronx trainer Bob Jackson.

Posthumous non-participant inductees are Utica matchmaker Dewey Fragetta, Crown, Queens referee Johnny LoBianco, Garden City referee Wayne Kelly, Flushing sportsman Harry Hill, award-winning journalist Jimmy Cannon, of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, and NYSAC official/former NABF president Joe Dwyer, ny Brooklyn.

Tsirairay manatrika inductee (na mivantana taranak'i) dia hahazo ny fomba amam-panao-natao fehikibo midika ny na ny induction ho any an-NYSBHOF.

The 2019 inductees no nifidy azy ny NYSBHOF komity mpanolotra mpikambana:Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, ary Neil Terens.

Mpanao ady totohondry rehetra ilaina mba ho tsy mavitrika ny telo taona, fara fahakeliny, mba ho afaka ho NYSBHOF induction, ary inductees rehetra dia tsy maintsy ho nipetraka tany New York State ho manan-danja ny ady totohondry anjara asa, na mandritra ny voalohany ny tsirairay avy asa.


NYSBHOF

KILASY ny 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Siramamy” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo sy Arthur Mercante, Sr.

KILASY ny 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Buddy” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard sy Don Dunphy.

KILASY NY 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Ambers, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon sy Tom O'Rourke.

KILASY NY 2015: Saoly Mamby, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie Genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon sy Al Weill.

KILASY NY 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Marina “Macho” Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Brown, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein sy Jimmy Jacobs.

KILASY NY 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Mr.” Snipes, Doug DeWitt, “The Bronx kamikazy” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “Nonpareil” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan sy Dan Parker.

KILASY NY 2018: Lou “Honey Boy” Valley, Jake Rodriguez, Terrence allí, “Baby” Joe Mesi, Kid Chocolate, James J. “rangahy Jim” Corbett, Jack McAuliffe, Billy Costello, Melio Bettina Ralph “Tiger” Jones, Charley Norkus, Dave Anderson, Pete Brodsky, Herb Goldman, Bobby Goodman, Melvina Lathan, Ron Scott Stevens, Johnnie Addie, Johnny Bos, Murray Goodman, Bert Randolph Sugar and Sam Taub.


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CHRIS EUBANK JR. SCORES CAREER-DEFINING VICTORY OVER JAMES DEGALE IN SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT GRUDGE MATCH SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM THE O2 IN LONDON

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Undefeated Heavyweights Joe Joyce Knocks Out Bermane Stiverne In SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Opener



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LONDON – February 23, 2019 - Chris Eubank Jr. earned a career-defining victory with a hard-fought unanimous decision over British rival and former two-time world champion James DeGale in a super middleweight grudge match Saturday on SHOWTIME from The O2 in London.



Eubank, the son of British boxing legend and former two-division world champion Chris Eubank Sr., floored DeGale twice en route to the clear decision, izay baolina 114-112, 115-112, 117-109. VIDEO ZAVA-NISONGADINA: https://s.sho.com/2E6mWI8



Working in his first bout with a full-time trainer, Eubank fought a controlled fight. The former world title challenger floored DeGale in a rough moment in the second, stunning his rival with a big left hook against the ropes and flooring him moments later with a strong right cross that sent DeGale to the canvas for just the second fight of his career.



DeGale, who established his championship career as a slick southpaw, was unable to jab at range and couldn’t handle the constant pressure from Eubank. The former Olympic Gold Medalist resorted to lunging from the outside and was largely ineffective on the inside, often clinching while in close quarters.



“I knew he was going to come at me like that,” Eubank said. “He’s a slick southpaw, but my game plan worked. Smart pressure and not getting too ahead of myself. He’s a hell of a fighter, hell of a competitor but at the end of the day my head and my heart won this fight.”



“There was a lot of animosity leading to this fight. Nolazaiko taminy, ‘This is my time,’ and it was. He’s a veteran of the game, he throws big shots and he manages to stay up. To get up after those knockdowns is a statement about his tenacity and the type of fighter he is.”



The second knockdown came in the 10faha- as Eubank landed a powerful left hook that buckled DeGale with just 30 segondra sisa amin'ny manodidina. Fanindroany, DeGale tried to clinch to avoid the knockdown, but his hand touched the canvas and was ruled just the third knockdown of his career.



Taorian'ny ady, DeGale, who was the first British fighter to earn an Olympic Gold Medal and a world championship, appeared to be leaning toward retirement.



“I definitely I didn’t do enough,” DeGale said. “He was on it and I didn’t do enough. You have to do more than enough to counter someone that came forward like Chris.



“I’m going to go back and talk to my team, ny ankohonako, and decide. I left my mark in boxing. I won an Olympic Medal, two world titles and it may be the time to hang it up.”



While DeGale contemplates retirement, Eubank has his sights set on another shot at a world title.



“This was the most important fight of my career, and I made a statement. I’m back where I’m supposed to be, at the top of the food chain. I’m coming for all the belts in the middleweight and super middleweight division. I’m fighting everyone they put in front of me.



“I’m glad to make my American debut here on SHOWTIME. I’m glad to be introduced to the American public this way – making a statement.”



Ao ny fanokafana bout ny tompon-daka amin'ny SHOWTIME Ady Totohondry doubleheader, undefeated heavyweight Joe Joyce kept his knockout record intact with a sixth-round TKO of former heavyweight world champion Bermane Stiverne.



After an exciting first round, Joyce opened up the action in the second with a monstrous straight right and unloaded from bell to bell against a defenseless Stiverne, who continued to punch back despite eating damaging shots. After a series of combos in the opening minute of the third, Joyce caught Stiverne with a straight right hand to send him to the canvas for the fifth time in his professional career. Stiverne survived the round while throwing looping shots but failed to return any meaningful punches.



Joyce, ny 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist, consistently set up a powerful straight right behind an accurate and effective left jab throughout the fight. With Joyce (8-0, 8 Kos) continuing to tee off against a largely defenseless Stiverne, referee Howard Foster stepped in to halt the contest at 2:26 of the sixth. Stiverne (25-4-1, 21 Kos) did not protest the stoppage.



“Big respect to Stiverne – like a true champion, he’s very tough and was still throwing shots, but I guess I was just a bit too much,” Joyce said. “It was about being patient. He’s such a tough guy that he took those shots no problem.



“I was hitting him with everything I had, including the kitchen sink. I listened to Abel (Sanchez) in the corner, did everything he said and it went well. My jab was really effective. I’m a seasoned vet. I picked up my poise and remained calm along the way.



“Big things are coming. My next one will be for the WBA Regular (Title) and I’ll be back in the gym soon. I need to have a couple more fights like this and then I’ll be ready for the big champions.”



Highlights of former world champion Lee Selby’s lightweight debut were featured during Saturday’s telecast. A former champion at featherweight, Selby (27-2, 9 Kos) overcame a second round accidental head butt to win a 12-round unanimous decision (116-112, 116-112, 115-114) over Omar Douglas (19-3, 13 Kos).



An encore presentation of Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader will air tonight/Saturday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME, Sunday at 9 a.m. ET / PT amin'ny SHOWTIME sy Alatsinainy amin'ny 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME.



Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer hosted the doubleheader from London with versatile combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo calling the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein. Two Hall of Famers rounded out today’s telecast team – Emmy® award winning reporter Jim Gray and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The Executive Producer was David Dinkins Jr. with Rick Phillips directing. Saturday’s telecast was a co-production with ITV.



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