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Ed Williams, Nebot de l'excampió del món Duane Thomas, Apareix a les promocions de Salita’ "Brawl de Detroit’

De petit, mirant el seu oncle, L'antic campió mundial de pes superwelter del CMB Duane Thomas lluita a la televisió, Ed Williams, de Detroit, solia somiar amb convertir-se en boxejador.
Allà va ser on ell i la seva mare no estaven d'acord.
“Sempre he volgut boxejar,” riu Williams, “però la meva mare no em deixava lluitar fins que no fos gran. El meu oncle fins i tot va venir i va intentar colar-me al gimnàs unes quantes vegades, però la meva mare no em va deixar mai. Ella simplement no em deixava entrenar.”
Quan Williams es va girar 17, finalment va poder boxejar i ho va aprofitar al màxim, anant 57-9 com a amateur i guanyant dos campionats estatals, els Ringside Nationals i dos Detroit Golden Gloves abans de convertir-se en professional 2007.
Williams va guanyar les seves dues primeres baralles abans de deixar la boxa per obtenir una llicenciatura en enginyeria industrial a la Eastern Michigan University. Però després de treballar uns anys al camp, Williams va tornar a sentir l'atracció que havia sentit des de la infància.
Volia ser boxejador, a temps complet i prova-ho.
Ara 27 anys, i 12-1-1, 4 KOs com a pes superwelter del Kronk Gym, Williams farà que aparegui el seu proper anell tornant a aparèixer a Salita Promotions “Detroit Brawl” esdeveniment, aquest a Dissabte, Novembre 12, al temple maçònic contra un oponent que s'anunciarà en breu.
“Se sent molt bé lluitar a Detroit,” ell va dir. “Reps el suport d'amics i familiars i fins i tot estic fent créixer una nova base de fans.
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“El meu objectiu a la boxa,” va dir Williams, “és convertir-me en el segon home de la meva família a guanyar un títol mundial. Ara, Vull tenir les baralles adequades per tenir aquesta oportunitat. He anat progressant i tenint baralles desafiants i tenint bones oportunitats, doncs les coses van bé.”
Williams ho és, és cert, no és el teu típic lluitador.
“Tinc un estil de boxa que és incòmode. No és gens un estil tradicional. Lluito amb un ritme fora de ritme que et descobreix. I sóc alt i llarg, així que et boxo i faig servir el meu jab i després preparo trets.”
Mentre que Williams diu que no es penedeix de la seva decisió de continuar lluitant, algú de la família en té uns quants…
“La meva mare ara diu que desitjaria que m'hagués deixat fer-ho abans. Però ho entenc. Ella no volia que em fes mal i només estava sent protectora. Ara és la meva gran fan.”
Més baralles, Els adversaris i rondes s’anunciaran en breu. En la nit del combat, portes s'obren a les 5:00 pm I les baralles comencen a 6:00 pm.
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Salita Promotions Wins Big! Detroit Brawl a Motor City Success on Saturday Night

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Promoter Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions wishes to thank the multitude of fans and everyone involved in the great success of his debut “Detroit Brawl” show in Detroit last Saturday, Febrer 6.
Held at the beautiful Masonic Temple Downtown, the well-attended “Detroit Brawl” featured a night of entertaining fights with an old-school Detroit feel. Even Detroit greats Thomas Hearns and Hilmer Kenty were in attendance.
I was very happy with the entire event,” Said Paraula. “The fans came out, the fighters fought hard and in that classic venue, it felt like a boxing show from days gone by. I wish to thank everyone from Kronk and especially Javan Hill, as well as Dennis Turner and the staff at the Masonic for all their help. And to the Detroit boxing community in general, who helped get the word out on the show and helped make it such a success.
Paraula, who says this was the first of a series of regular shows, says he won’t rest on the success of the first event for long.
We are looking at doing the second Detroit Brawl in early spring,” ell va dir. “It is so apparent that this city loves its boxing and I’m proud to be bringing it to them.
Dates and venueDetroit Brawl 2will be announced in the near future.
Results from the inaugural Detroit Brawl
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Dimash Niyazov (9-0-3, 4 KOs) W6 (UD) James Lester (10-10, 4 KOs)
Marcadors: 58-55, 58-55, 59-54.
James Gordon Smith (9-0, 6 KOs) KO2 Antwan Robertson (10-15-1, 5 KOs)
Temps: 2:21.
EudyAK47” Bernardo (21-0, 15 KOs) KO 2 Ben Odaattey (16-13-3, 9 KOs)
Temps: 1:18.
Edward Williams (11-1-1, 4 KOs) W6 (UD) Angel Figueroa (4-3-1)
Marcadors: 60-54, 59-55, 60-54.
James Ballard (6-0, 3 KOs) TKO3 Nathan Bedwell (5-16, 2 KOs)
Temps: 1:39.
Emilio Salas (5-1-1, 3 KOs) KO2 Karinn Davis (2-6, 2 KOs
Temps: 2:16.
Serdar Hudayberdiyev TKO4 Kevin Shacks (0-2)
Temps: 1:33
Kane Heron (3-0, 2 KOs) TKO1 Brian Otey (0-2)
Temps: 1:33

Full Card Announced for Saturday Night’s ‘Detroit Brawl’ al temple maçònic

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The full card has been announced for promoter Dmitriy Salita’s “Detroit Brawl” aquestDissabte, Febrer 6, a 6:30 pm at the iconic Masonic Temple in Downtown Detroit.
A l'esdeveniment principal de la nit, WBA #14-ranked cruiserweight Junior “Huracà” Wright (14-1-1, 11 KOs) of Chicago will face Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s Chris “Malson” Stallworth (9-3, 3 KOs) in a six-round cruiserweight battle. The powerful 29-year-old Wright has already challenged for a world title and is looking to secure another opportunity.
In the intriguing six-round co-main event, undefeated New York (via Kazakhstan) lightweight Dimash Niyazov (8-0-3, 4 KOs) takes on Detroit’s capable James Lester (10-9, 4 KOs). While Niyazov has the unbeaten record, Lester has been in with stronger opposition and always been competitive.
Topping the undercard, Detroit’s undefeated bantamweight James Gordon Smith (8-0, 5 KOs) will go against Saint Paul, Minnesota veteran Antwan Robertson (10-14-1, 6 KOs).
Les entrades per “Detroit Brawl” tenen un preu de $28, $38, $48, $63, $93, i $123 i estan disponibles a tots els punts de venda de Ticketmaster, ticketmaster.com, trucant 800-745-3000, o visitant la taquilla del temple maçònic. For event information visit themasonic.com i SalitaPromotions.com.
In other exciting action, Detroit’s Ed Williams (10-1-1, 4 KOs) will face Angel Figueroa (4-2-1) of Lorain, Ohio, en un combat de sis rondes de pes welter.
In a super lightweight six-rounder Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic’s undefeated Eudy Bernardo (20-0, 14 KOs) goes against Ben Odamattey (16-12-3, 9 KOs) d'Accra, Ghana. Bernardo, considered a strong up-and-coming prospect, is now trained by Detroit’s former world champion Frank Tate and is looking for a world title opportunity in the very near future.
En els combats de quatre rodons, light heavyweight James Ballard (5-0, 2 KOs) of Detroit battles Nathan Bedwell (5-15, 4 KOs) of Lexington, Tennesse; cruiserweight Emilio Salas (4-1-1, 2 KOs) of Coamo, Port Ric, faces Jackson, Michigan’s Karinn Davis (2-5, 2 KOs); and Canadian super welterweight Kane Heron (2-0, 1 KO) will face Michigan’s Brian Otey (0-1).
Rounding out the action in a very special pro debut, Turkmenistan’s former Asian Games Amateur Champion, Serdar Hudayberdiyev will face Kevin Shacks (0-1).
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Detroit Brawl on Fox News Detroit

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Detroit has a history of producing some of the best boxers and trainers in the sport, and the fight-world spotlight will be shining on the motor city again this coming weekend with the “Detroit Brawl.”
The professional boxing series showcases fighters from around the world to compete in Detroit at the Masonic Temple on Febrer. 6. Three of the local boxers involved in the event dropped by Fox2 Diumenge morning to preview the event.
Learn more about the Detroit Brawl at their official lloc web and tickets are available en aquest lloc.
Les entrades per “Detroit Brawl” tenen un preu de $28, $38, $48, $63, $93, i $123 i estan disponibles a tots els punts de venda de Ticketmaster, ticketmaster.com, trucant 800-745-3000, o visitant la taquilla del temple maçònic. Please Note: Tickets purchased at the $123.00 price level include three free-drink tickets for patrons 21 years of age and older. Per a informació de l'esdeveniment, visita themasonic.com i SalitaPromotions.com. En la nit del combat, portes s'obren a les 6:30.

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Greektown Casino to Host ‘Detroit BrawlProfessional Boxing Event on February 6th

Promoter Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions is proud to announce that Detroit’s Greektown Casino Hotel has signed on as principal sponsor of his first Detroit Brawl professional boxing event.

Programat per a Dissabte, Febrer 6, at the iconic Masonic Temple Downtown, “Detroit Brawl” will feature a diverse array of up-and-coming prospects and established contenders from Michigan and around the world including Detroit’s James Gordon Smith (8-0, 5 KOs), Ed Williams (10-1-1, 4 KOs), James Ballard (5-0, 2 KOs), and Antonio Wade (1-0, 1 KO), undefeated Dominican Eudy Bernardo (20-0, 14 KOs), Brooklyn’s Dimash Niyazov (8-0-3, 4 KOs) and the professional debut of Turkmenistan’s former Asian Games Amateur Champion, Serdar Hudayberdiyev.

Former world title challenger and currently world-ranked cruiserweight Junior Wright of Chicago (14-1-1, 11 KOs) will fight in the night’s eight-round main event.
I am delighted to have such a prestigious establishment like Greektown Casino as my principal sponsor for this fantastic event,” va dir Dmitriy Saleta. “It is good to see they are getting behind professional boxing in Detroit and supporting its resurgence. I’d like to thank their team for the vote of confidence and look forward to delivering a world-class event that is worthy of their support.
We are happy to support the rebirth of world-class boxing in the city of Detroit with Salita Promotions, through the Detroit Brawl series,” said Ryan Bufalini, Senior Director of Marketing at Greektown Casino.
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Les entrades per “Detroit Brawl” tenen un preu de $28, $38, $48, $63, $93, i $123 i estan disponibles a tots els punts de venda de Ticketmaster, ticketmaster.com, trucant 800-745-3000, o visitant la taquilla del temple maçònic. For event information visit themasonic.com i SalitaPromotions.com. En la nit del combat, portes s'obren a les 6:30.
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Fighter/Promoter Salita Says Detroit Was the Obvious Choice for Upcoming Series of Professional Boxing Shows

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"Brawl de Detroit’ Begins Dissabte, Febrer 6, at the Masonic Temple
I strongly feel that Detroit has a lot of potential to become a hub for pro boxing. Not only with its own talented fighters, but also for boxers from around the country and around the globe. With consistency, competitive fights and talented boxers there’s a tremendous amount of potential for world-class boxing in the city of Detroit. Dmitriy Salita
World-class boxer turned promoter Dmitriy Salita, de Salita Promotions, says the choice to base his new series of live fights in Detroit was an easy one to make. A city and state that has produced such all-time greats as Floyd Mayweather, Tommy Hearns and Joe Louis to name a few, as well as legendary trainers such Emanuel Steward and Eddie Futch is, according to Salita, the perfect place to launch a succession of top-notch boxing shows.
Appropriately entitled the “Detroit Brawl,” the series will kick off at the iconic Masonic Temple in Downtown Detroit on Dissabte, Febrer 6 a 6:30 pm. Featured that night will be a diverse array of up-and-coming prospects and established contenders from Michigan and around the world including Detroit’s James Gordon Smith (8-0, 5 KOs), Ed Williams (10-1-1, 4 KOs), James Ballard (5-0, 2 KOs), and Antonio Wade (1-0, 1 KO), as well as former world title challenger and currently world-ranked cruiserweight Junior Wright of Chicago (14-1-1, 11 KOs), undefeated Dominican Eudy Bernardo (20-0, 14 KOs), Brooklyn’s Dimash Niyazov (8-0-3, 4 KOs) and the professional debut of Turkmenistan’s former Asian Games Amateur Champion, Serdar Hudayberdiyev.
Les entrades per “Detroit Brawl” tenen un preu de $28, $38, $48, $63, $93, i $123 i estan disponibles a tots els punts de venda de Ticketmaster, ticketmaster.com, trucant 800-745-3000, o visitant la taquilla del temple maçònic. For event information visit themasonic.com i SalitaPromotions.com.
Detroit is America’s great comeback city and boxing fans love a comeback,” Said Paraula, who once challenged for a world title and currently sports a 35-2-1, 18 KOs record as a fighter. “This city has some of the best homegrown boxers in the country and the world and we plan to highlight those talents throughout this series. I thought it was a natural to run consistent high-class show here. Detroit and the State of Michigan, as a whole, have a rich boxing culture: The boxing fans here will respond positively. And for the local up-and-comers, they will have a place close to home to build a fan base.
Though he is Ukraine-born and Brooklyn-raised, Salita has a long history with the area, having trained here since early in his fighting career.
I’ve been coming to Detroit for six years, to train at the Kronk Gym with Emanuel Steward and Sugar Hill, his nephew,” explained Salita. “I got a chance firsthand to see the Detroit boxing culture and witness its tremendous talent!”
33-year-old Salita started boxing at age 13 at Starret City Boxing Club in Brooklyn, Nova York, and went on to become a highly decorated amateur boxer before his professional career. “At the time I started boxing, the Starrett City Boxing Club was run by Jimmy O’Pharrow. It was one of the best gyms in New York City. It produced some of the best fighters in the world today. We all came up together and had ‘fights of the yearsparring sessions almost every night. The competitive nature of those sparring sessions are what made me so successful in boxing, and when I came here to the Kronk gym I witnessed that same atmosphere.
Still an active fighter, after losing his challenge to world champion Amir Khan in 2009, Salita says he looked around at his options and decided that with his strong fan base, becoming a promoter was a natural progression. Salita says he’s proud of diversity and talent level he’s been able to provide for the inaugural show of the series.
I like that this show has several of Detroit’s up-and-coming stars and boxers from different places around the world as well. Junior Wright is world-ranked and one of the best cruiserweights in the world. He’s looking to get back to another world title shot. Eudy Bernardo, an undefeated lightweight prospect from the Dominican Republic, is looking to rise to the top of the division. And the Detroit fighters are some of the best including James Ballard, Eddie Williams and James Gordon Smith, a former national champion in the amateurs. Antonio Wade is another hot prospect from the Detroit area. We’ve also got Asian games gold medalist Serdar Hudayberdiyev making his pro debut. He’s already the greatest fighter his country has ever produced. People are flying out from Turkmenistan to see the fight. I’m very excited about this show and for the future of boxing in this great city!”