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Undefeated Featherweight Contender Brandon Figueroa & 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist Joe Joyce Enter the Ring in Separate Matches That Highlight Undercard Action Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

Dydd Sul, Medi 30 Live on FS1 & FOX Deportes from
Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California
Mwy! 2016 Olympians Karlos Balderas and Efe Ajagba Continue Their Rise Along with Sensational Super Welterweight Prospect
Joey Spencer
Former Welterweight Champion Victor Ortiz Clashes with
Hard-Hitting John Molina, Jr. in the Main Event

 

ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA (Medi 4, 2018) – Unbeaten featherweight contender Brandon Figueroa takes on rugged veteran Oscar ESCANDON mewn bout 10-rownd a 2016 British Olympian Joe Joyce brwydrau Iago Kiladze in an eight-round heavyweight attraction in Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes action Sunday, Medi 30 gan Dinasyddion Bank Busnes Arena yn Ontario, California.

 

 

 

Mae'r telecast yn dechrau am 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will also see 2016 U.S. Olympaidd Karlos Balderas (6-0, 5 Kos) continue his rise in the lightweight ranks in a six-round match and 2016 Nigeria Olympaidd Efe Ajagba (6-0, 5 Kos) returning to the ring in a six-round heavyweight fight. Sensational super welterweight prospect Joey Spencer (4-0, 4 Kos) steps in for his fifth fight this year in a four-round bout.

 

 

 

Former welterweight champion “Vicious” Victor Ortiz (36-6-3, 25 Kos) clashes with hard-hitting brawler John Molina, Jr. (30-7, 24 Kos) in a 12-round welterweight battle that promises plenty of action and fireworks in the main event.

 

 

 

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Figueroa (16-0, 11 Kos), the brother of former lightweight world champion Omar Figueroa, Jr, continues to climb the ladder in the featherweight division with a step up match against the tough former title challenger Escandon. The 21-year-old out of Weslaco, Texas was busy last year as he won all four of his matches and he has logged two knockout victories this year, beating Giovanni Delgado in March and Luis Roy Suarez Cruz in his last fight on August 4.

 

 

 

The 34-year-old Escandon (25-4, 17 Kos), who fought in the 2004 Olympian for Colombia, is a hardnosed veteran from Ibague, Colombia looking to rebound from two tough losses to Tugstsogt Nyambayar on May 26 on FS1 and WBC featherweight champion Gary Russell, Jr. mewn 2017.

 

 

 

A 6-foot-6 heavyweight, Joyce (5-0, 5 Kos) won the silver medal in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games as a super heavyweight from Great Britain. The 32-year-old from London turned pro in 2017 and has been on a knockout roll since. Joyce, whose nickname is ‘Juggernaut,’ has ended four of his five fights inside of two rounds. He scored a first-round KO victory over Ivica Bacurin in his last fight on June 15.

 

Kiladze (26-3, 18 Kos) is an experienced veteran who will test Joyce early in his young career. The 32-year-old out of Ukraine who now lives in Los Angeles and will be looking to rebound from back-to-back losses to Michael Hunter and Adam Kownacki. Before those losses he had put together a six-match win streak.

 

 

 

The 22-year-old Balderas (6-0, 5 Kos), a first-generation Mexican-American, competed on the U.S. Olympic boxing team in the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil before turning pro in April 2017. Representing Santa Maria, Calif., Balderas scored knockout victories in his last two fights and will look to make it three in a row when he enters the ring on September 30.

 

 

 

The 24-year-old Ajagba (6-0, 5 Kos), who represented Nigeria in the 2016 Gemau Olympaidd, will be stepping into the ring again a month after his last match ended in disqualification. Ei wrthwynebydd, Curtis Harper, walked out of the ring without throwing a punch after touching gloves and the bell sounded to start the fight on Aug. 24 that was live on FS1.

 

 

 

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A 90-minute Prelims Telecast Added to Blockbuster Three-Hour Premier Boxing Champions Show Live on FS1 & FOX Deportes Friday, Awst 24 from the Armory in Minneapolis (6:30 p.m. A / 3:30 p.m. PT)

Unbeaten Super Welterweight Prospect Sebastian Fundora Takes on Antonio Urista in Main Event
Mwy! Undefeated Prospect Antonio Russell in Bantamweight Action

 

 

MINNEAPOLIS (Awst 20, 2018) – A 90-minute prelims telecast has been added to an already stacked three-hour Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) show live on FS1 and FOX Deportes on Friday, Awst 24 from the Armory in Minneapolis.

 

 

 

Unbeaten rising super welterweight Sebastian Fundora will take on Michigan’s Antonio Urista in a 10-round showdown that headlines the live prelims telecast.

 

 

 

Coverage of prelims begins at 6:30 p.m. A / 3:30 p.m. PT and will also feature the pro debut of former amateur standout Omar Juarez, as he steps into the ring in a four-round lightweight bout and undefeated bantamweight prospect Antonio Russell yn cymryd ar Nick Otieno of Kenya in an eight-round bout.

 

 

 

Prelims precede a three-hour telecast of PBC on FS1 and FOX Deportes action beginning at 8:00 p.m. A / 5:00 p.m. PT and headlined by welterweight contender Jamal James returning to action in his hometown as he takes on Mexico’s Mahonry Montes.

 

 

 

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Standing an astounding 6-foot-6, Fundora (9-0, 5 Kos)continued his ascent with a fifth-round stoppage of previously unbeaten Veshawn Owens in April on FS1 at the Armory. Born in West Palm Beach but now fighting out of California, the 20-year-old has fought in Mexico, Argentina and Uruguay since turning pro in 2016 yn yr oedran 19. He will take on the 31-year-old Urista (10-2, 2 Kos) of Lansing, Michigan, who enters this matchup on a three-fight winning streak.

 

 

 

After a stellar amateur career, the 19-year-old Juarez will step into the ring for the first time as a pro on August 24. He fights out of the Brownsville-area of Texas and is a motivational speaker for kids in the area while also attending the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley.

 

 

 

The 25-year-old Russell (11-0, 9 Kos), brother of featherweight champion Gary and unbeaten Gary Antuanne, has stayed unbeaten since turning pro in 2015, most recently knocking out Jonathan Ramos in May. Russell is trained alongside his brothers by their father, Gary Russell Sr., and will look to continue his rise toward another world champion to the Russell lineage on August 24.

 

 

 

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Action-Packed Night of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes on Friday, Awst 24 Expands to Three Hours with The Addition of Two Thrilling Matches to Already Stacked Card

Rising Unbeaten Prospect Eimantas Stanionis Takes on
Hard-Hitting Veteran Levan Ghvamichava from the
Armory in Minneapolis
Mwy! Explosive Prospect Efe Ajagba Steps into the Ring for
Televised Heavyweight Matchup
Pwysau Welter Contender & Minneapolis Fan-Favorite Jamal James Battles Mexico’s Mahonry Montes in the Main Event

MINNEAPOLIS (Awst 8, 2018) – An already stacked card is expanding to a three-hour telecast with exciting showdowns presented by Premier Boxing Champions as rising unbeaten 2016 Olympian Eimantas Stanionis faces the toughest test of his young career when he battles Levan Ghvamichava and explosive heavyweight prospect Efe Ajagba steps into the ring looking to deliver another knockout performance live on FS1 and FOX Deportes Friday, Awst 24 from the Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The PBC on FS1 and FOX Deportes telecast is headlined by welterweight contender Jamal James returning to action in his hometown as he takes on Mexico’s Mahonry Montes. Middleweight contenders Willie Monroe Jr. and Immanuwel Aleem will square-off in the co-main event while rising prospect Jamontay Clark will take on once-beaten Jeison Rosario in a super welterweight showdown. Those five fights will play out over three hours of non-stop action, sy'n dechrau ar 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

Highlighting the non-televised undercard will be Minnesota-native and former super middleweight world champion Caleb “Golden” Truax as he returns to the ring after two straight world title fights to face Brazil’s Fabiano Pena in a 10-round super middleweight fight.

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After representing his native Lithuania in the 2016 Gemau Olympaidd, Stanionis (6-0, 5 Kos) moved to California to train with legendary coach Freddie Roach and begin his pro career. The 23-year-old made his pro debut in April 2017 with a first-round knockout of Rasheed Lawal and followed it up with knockout wins in four of his next five bouts. Stanionis has scored stoppage victories over Hector Munoz and Erick Daniel Martinez so far in 2018 and will look to make it three-straight when he steps in for the eight-round welterweight affair.

Originally from the nation of Georgia but now fighting out of California, Ghvamichava (18-3-1, 13 Kos) has had his last four fights appear on FS1 and FOX Deportes broadcasts as he’s challenged former champion Sergey Lipinets and top contender Yordenis Ugas, while picking up victories over Oscar Molina and Breidis Prescott. The 33-year-old was unbeaten in seven straight fights after his first defeat in 2013.

Coached by renowned trainer Ronnie Shields in Houston, Ajagba (5-0, 5 Kos) has been impressive since turning pro after representing his native Nigeria in the 2016 Gemau Olympaidd. The 24-year-old has five knockout victories in five pro fights so far, with only one opponent reaching the second round.

Truax (29-4-2, 18 Kos) became just the third Minnesota-born fighter to win a world title when he went on the road to the UK last December and defeated James DeGale in one of the biggest upsets of 2017. The Osseo-product lost a close decision in the rematch to DeGale in April and will return to action to take on the 30-year-old Pena (15-10-1, 11 Kos), who has faced numerous top contenders including Jose Uzcategui, Joe Smith Jr. and Tureano Johnson to name a few.

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Rising Stars Take Center Stage in San Antonio Saturday, Medi 23 in Undercard Attractions from the Alamodome

Headlined by Yunier Dorticos vs. Dmitry Kudryashov
World Boxing Super Series Quarter-final Showdown
2016 Olympians Misael Rodriguez & Eimantas Stanionis plus Unbeaten Money Powell IV, Efe Ajagba & Wesley Apochi
Enter the Ring in Separate Bouts
SAN ANTONIO (Medi 12, 2017) – An action-packed night of rising stars and local talent will be featured as part of an exciting undercard lineup on Saturday, Medi 23 from the Alamodome in San Antonio.
Mexican Olympian and 2016 bronze medalist Misael Rodriguez (2-0, 1 KO) will compete in a six-round middleweight bout while 2016 Olympiad o Lithwania Eimantas Stanionis (2-0, 2 Kos) enters the ring for six rounds of welterweight action.
Y mis Medi 23 event is headlined by the World Boxing Super Series quarter-final showdown between yunier Dorticos ac Dmitry Kudryashov and also features a reserve match between once-beaten cruiserweights Keith Tapia ac Lateef Kayode,while former world champion Nonito Donaire returns to take on Mexico’s Ruben Garcia Hernandez. *Media credential information below.
Additional action will see unbeaten prospect Arian Powell IV (3-0, 2 Kos) cwrddAntonio Urista (9-2, 2 Kos) in a six-round super welterweight contest, Nigerian heavyweight prospect Efe Ajagba (1-0, 1 KO) facing unbeaten Daniel Gallemore (5-0, 2 Kos) in a six-round fight and Nigerian prospect Wesley Apochi (1-0, 1 KO) in a six-round cruiserweight matchup against Leo Pla (5-7-2, 2 Kos).
A host of talented local fighters from San Antonio will round out the undercard asDaniel Balcer (9-1, 5 Kos) competes in super welterweight action, Kendo Castaneda(10-0, 4 Kos) enters the ring for a six round welterweight fight, welterweight prospectJoseph Rodriguez (12-0-1, 2 Kos) fights in a four-round attraction and middleweightDagoberto Nevarez (1-0, 1 KO) steps in for a four-round bout.
At last year’s Rio games, the 23-year-old Rodriguez overcame incredible odds to win the first Olympic boxing medal for Mexico since Christian Bejerano in 2000. The Chihuahua native and his teammates had to resort to begging on public buses and streets in Mexico to raise money to compete in international boxing tournaments. He completed his road to the medal stand by defeating Egypt’s Hosam Bakr Abdin to clinch a medal in the middleweight division. Rodriguez made his pro debut in April with a dominant decision victory over Brian True and followed it up knockout of Jose David Mosquera in July.
Amatur medrus yn cynrychioli Kaunas, Lithwania, Stanionis yn edrych i ddod yr ymladdwr nesaf o Ddwyrain Ewrop i wneud sblash yn yr Unol Daleithiau. Cafodd y chwaraewr 23 oed a 141-19 recordio fel amatur ac ennill pedair pencampwriaeth genedlaethol hŷn cyn ennill aur yng Nghymwysydd Olympaidd Ewrop i ennill ei daith i'r 2016 Gemau. Enillydd medal aur yn y pwysau welter yn y 2015 Pencampwriaethau Bocsio Amatur Ewropeaidd, Stanionis has impressed with knockouts in his first two starts since turning pro in April.
Ganed yn yr Almaen, lle'r oedd ei gyn dad bocsiwr wedi'i leoli yn y fyddin, Powell IV cysegrodd ei hun i focsio am byth pan symudodd ei deulu yn ôl i'r Unol Daleithiau. mewn 2011. Mae'r chwaraewr 19 oed wedi gwneud enw iddo'i hun yn gyflym ers hynny, ennill y 2016 Pencampwriaeth Genedlaethol Pwysau Welter Ieuenctid i ennill y safle uchaf yn yr adran 152-punt gan USA Boxing. Ymladd allan o Fort Mitchell, ar linell dalaith Alabama a Georgia, Powell scored stoppage victories in his first two starts before a dominant decision victory to pick up his third win in July.
Mae'r 23-mlwydd-oed Ajagba ar fin troi'n pro ar ôl curo'r od a gwneud y 2016 Gemau Olympaidd Rio i gynrychioli ei wlad enedigol yn Nigeria. Er iddo golli yn y chwarteri olaf, Gwnaeth Ajagba sblash trwy gyflwyno rîl uchafbwynt yn ei bwt agoriadol yn erbyn Trinidad a Tobago. Yr ymladdwr o'r enw “King Kong” hefyd enillodd fedal aur gemau Affricanaidd yn ystod ei yrfa amatur drawiadol a gyflwynodd rownd gyntaf yn ei ymddangosiad cyntaf ym mis Gorffennaf.
Orogun, Nigeria’s Apochi was once the captain of his country’s national boxing team, a testament to how far he came since a surprising second place finish in the 2011 Africa Games. The 29-year-old represented Nigeria at the 2013 World Championships and earned a bronze medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games before turning pro in July and delivering a knockout in his debut.

Nigerian Amateur Standouts Efe Ajagba and Efetobor Apochi Become Latest Fighters to Join Ringstar Sports Roster of Fighters

LOS ANGELES (Gorffennaf 27, 2017) – Accomplished Super Heavyweight amateur and 2016 Olympaidd Efe Ajagba and fellow Nigerian Heavyweight amateur standout Efetobor Apochi have signed-on to become the latest promising young fighters to join the Ffoniwch Chwaraeon Starroster. Both fighters will make their professional debuts on the Premier Boxing Champions event headlined by Victor Ortiz vs. Saul Corral this Dydd Sul, Gorffennaf 30 live from Rabobank Theater in Bakersfield, California.
We couldn’t be more excited to add these two outstanding young men to the growing Ringstar roster of fighters,” meddai Richard Schaefer, Cadeirydd a Phrif Swyddog Gweithredol Ringstar Sports. “I’ve seen these guys in action and I think boxing fans are in for a real treat. These are two of the biggest hitters I’ve seen and we expect them to rise quickly and make a name for themselves in their respective divisions.
Mae'r diffoddwyr, who will be managed by Hall of Famer Shelly Finkel, have moved to Houston, TX to work with renowned trainer Ronnie Shields.
Both young men have the potential to be world champions,” said Finkel. “I’m very proud to be working with both of them.
I feel so blessed to have signed with Ringstar Sports and Richard Schaefer,” said Efe Ajagba. “I have dreamed of this day for many years and yet it is bigger than I could have ever imagined! My time has come! I will show I am a force to be reckoned with in the heavyweight division.
It is a big pleasure to become a part of Ringstar Sports,” said Efetobor Apochi. “I have never wished for anything more. I am so grateful for this opportunity and promise to give the fans a show!
Born and raised in Ughelli Delta State, Nigeria, Efe Ajagba began boxing in 2011 at the age of seventeen and quickly discovered his craft on this way to a 41-2 (30 Kos) cofnod amatur. Yn 2014, the 6’6 fighter was selected to compete in the Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow and went home with the bronze medal. Yn fuan wedi hynny, Ajagba took gold in the 2015 All African Games in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo. Yn 2016, he went on to win gold at the African Olympic Qualification event in Yaounde, Cameroon, landing him a spot on the 2016 Nigerian Olympic team. Ar Dydd Sul, Gorffennaf 30, Ajagba will make his professional debut against Tyrell Herndon (6-1-0, 2 Kos) in a 6-round Heavyweight clash.
Also born and raised in Ughelli Delta State, Nigeria, Efetobor Apochi began his boxing career in 2007 and racked up an impressive record of 55-6 (54 Kos). The 5’11 cruiserweight captained the 2014 Commonwealth Games and took home the bronze after knocking out his first opponent in the first round, upsetting his second foe in the quarterfinals and losing to the eventual gold medalist in the semifinals. Apochi looks forward to the start of very promising professional career as he takes on Cruiserweight Daniel Mejia in a 4-rounds of action.

Ringstar Sports Rising Stars Return to Action Sunday, Gorffennaf 30 fel 2016 Lithuanian Olympian Eimantas Stanionis Battles Eridanni Leon & Unbeaten Prospect Money Powell IV Takes on Carlos Lozano from Rabobank Theater in Bakersfield, California

Mwy! The Pro Debut of Jose Balderas & Nigerian Amateur Standouts Efe Ajagba & Wesley Apochi in Undercard Attractions
Tocynnau ar Werth Yfory!
BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. (Mehefin 29, 2017) – An exciting afternoon of undercard action onDydd Sul, Gorffennaf 30 will be highlighted by a pair of Ringstar Sports rising prospects as 2016 Olympiad o Lithwania Eimantas Stanionis (1-0, 1 KO) yn cyfarfod Eridanni Leon (5-2, 1 KO) in a six-round welterweight clash while unbeaten Arian Powell IV (2-0, 2 Kos) brwydrau Carlo Lozano (7-6, 4 Kos) in four-rounds of welterweight action from Rabobank Theater in Bakersfield, California.
The July 30 event is headlined by the return of former world champion Victor Ortiz battling Mexico’s Saul Corral ar waith pwysau welter. PBC on FS1 and FOX Deportes coverage begins at 7 p.m. A/4 p.m. PT and will feature super welterweight contender Justin DeLoach ymgymryd â chyn-heriwr teitl Fernando Guerrero mwy 2016 U.S. Olympaidd Karlos Balderas in his second pro fight.
Additional undercard action will feature a trio of young fighters making their pro debuts. Jose Balderas, brother of U.S. Olympian Karlos, will make his pro debut in a four-round bantamweight bout, 2016 Nigeria Olympaidd Efe Ajagba will compete in six rounds of heavyweight action against Tyrell Herndon (6-1, 2 Kos) ac Wesley Apochi will step into the ring in a six-round cruiserweight attraction.
Dydd Sul, Gorffennaf 30 will be a great opportunity for fans in Southern California to get a glimpse of the future of the sport,” meddai Richard Schaefer, CEO and Chairman of Ringstar Sports. “In addition to Karlos Balderas competing on the FS1 and FOX Deportes portion of the card, fans will get another look at the power of Eimantas Stanionis and the skills of Money Powell IV on their way to future stardom. Fans are going to want to show up early and catch all of the fights on July 30.
Mae tocynnau ar gyfer y digwyddiad yn fyw, which is promoted by Ringstar Sports, yn costio $80, $45 ac $30 ac ar werth Dydd Gwener, Mehefin 30 for purchase online at AXS.com.
Amatur medrus yn cynrychioli Kaunas, Lithwania, Stanionis yn edrych i ddod yr ymladdwr nesaf o Ddwyrain Ewrop i wneud sblash yn yr Unol Daleithiau. The 22-year-old had a 141-19 recordio fel amatur ac ennill pedair pencampwriaeth genedlaethol hŷn cyn ennill aur yng Nghymwysydd Olympaidd Ewrop i ennill ei daith i'r 2016 Gemau. Enillydd medal aur yn y pwysau welter yn y 2015 Pencampwriaethau Bocsio Amatur Ewropeaidd, Stanionis was impressive in his pro debut, scoring a first round TKO of Rasheed Lawal in April.
Ganed yn yr Almaen, lle'r oedd ei gyn dad bocsiwr wedi'i leoli yn y fyddin, Powell IVcysegrodd ei hun i focsio am byth pan symudodd ei deulu yn ôl i'r Unol Daleithiau. mewn 2011. Mae'r chwaraewr 19 oed wedi gwneud enw iddo'i hun yn gyflym ers hynny, ennill y 2016 Pencampwriaeth Genedlaethol Pwysau Welter Ieuenctid i ennill y safle uchaf yn yr adran 152-punt gan USA Boxing. Ymladd allan o Fort Mitchell, ar linell dalaith Alabama a Georgia, Powell made his pro debut with a first round knockout in April and followed it up with another first round stoppage in June.
Balderas made his name by winning numerous tournaments in the Southern California amateur boxing circuit while racking up an impressive 80 buddugoliaethau mewn 88 ymladd. Yn ogystal,, the bantamweight won a National Golden Gloves title in 2013, a Junior Golden Gloves championship, two Adidas National tournaments, a National PAL title and two Junior Olympic tournaments. Jose also advanced to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Treialon olympaidd. Although he is a year older, Jose waited until his brother’s Olympic journey had finished to turn pro so that the two could enter the professional ranks in the same year.
Mae'r 23-mlwydd-oed Ajagba ar fin troi'n pro ar ôl curo'r od a gwneud y 2016 Gemau Olympaidd Rio i gynrychioli ei wlad enedigol yn Nigeria. Er iddo golli yn y chwarteri olaf, Gwnaeth Ajagba sblash trwy gyflwyno rîl uchafbwynt yn ei bwt agoriadol yn erbyn Trinidad a Tobago. Yr ymladdwr o'r enw “King Kong” also won an African games gold medal during his impressive amateur career.
Orogun, Nigeria’s Apochi was once the captain of his country’s national boxing team, a testament to how far he came since a surprising second place finish in the 2011 Africa Games. The 29-year-old represented Nigeria at the 2013 World Championships before earning a Commonwealth Games bronze medal in 2014.
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