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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

Hari Minggu, Bulan September 30 Live on FS1 & FOX Deportes from
Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California
Lebih Banyak! 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 (Bulan September 4, 2018) – Unbeaten featherweight contender Brandon Figueroa takes on rugged veteran Oscar Escandon dalam 10 putaran pertarungan dan 2016 Olimpiade Inggris Joe Joyce pertempuran Iago Kiladze in an eight-round heavyweight attraction in Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes action Sunday, Bulan September 30 dari Citizens Business Bank Arena di Ontario, California.

 

 

 

Siaran dimulai pada 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will also see 2016 DIRI KITA. Olimpiade Karlos Balderas (6-0, 5 Biaya) continue his rise in the lightweight ranks in a six-round match and 2016 Nigeria Olympian Efe Ajagba (6-0, 5 Biaya) returning to the ring in a six-round heavyweight fight. Sensational super welterweight prospect Joey Spencer (4-0, 4 Biaya) steps in for his fifth fight this year in a four-round bout.

 

 

 

Former welterweight champion “Ganas” Victor Ortiz (36-6-3, 25 Biaya) clashes with hard-hitting brawler John Molina, Jr. (30-7, 24 Biaya) 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 Biaya), 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.

 

 

 

34 tahun Escandon (25-4, 17 Biaya), 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. di 2017.

 

 

 

A 6-foot-6 heavyweight, Joyce (5-0, 5 Biaya) 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 Biaya) 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 Biaya), 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, California., 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.

 

 

 

Berusia 24 tahun Ajagba (6-0, 5 Biaya), who represented Nigeria in the 2016 Olimpiade, will be stepping into the ring again a month after his last match ended in disqualification. Lawannya, 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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TV Prelims 90 menit Ditambahkan ke Blockbuster Three-Hour Premier Boxing Champions Show Live di FS1 & FOX Deportes Jumat, Bulan Agustus 24 dari Gudang Senjata di Minneapolis (6:30 p.m. DAN / 3:30 p.m. PT)

Prospek Kelas Welter Super Tak Terkalahkan Sebastian Fundora Melawan Antonio Urista di Acara Utama
Lebih Banyak! Prospek Tak Terkalahkan Antonio Russell di Bantamweight Action

 

 

MINNEAPOLIS (Bulan Agustus 20, 2018) – Siaran prelims 90 menit telah ditambahkan ke Premier Boxing Champions tiga jam yang sudah ditumpuk (PBC) tayang langsung di FS1 dan FOX Deportes pada hari Jumat, Bulan Agustus 24 dari Gudang Senjata di Minneapolis.

 

 

 

Kelas welter super naik tak terkalahkan Sebastian Fundora akan melawan Michigan Antonio Urista dalam pertarungan 10 ronde yang menjadi tajuk utama siaran langsung prelims.

 

 

 

Cakupan pendahuluan dimulai pada 6:30 p.m. DAN / 3:30 p.m. PT dan juga akan menampilkan debut profesional dari mantan pemain amatir Omar juarez, saat ia melangkah ke atas ring dalam pertarungan ringan empat ronde dan prospek kelas bantam yang tak terkalahkan Antonio Russell mengambil Nick Otieno dari Kenya dalam pertarungan delapan ronde.

 

 

 

Prelims mendahului siaran tiga jam PBC di FS1 dan FOX Deportes aksi dimulai pada 8:00 p.m. DAN / 5:00 p.m. PT dan ditampilkan oleh pesaing kelas welter Jamal James kembali beraksi di kampung halamannya saat dia menghadapi Meksiko Mahonry Montes.

 

 

 

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Berdiri setinggi 6-kaki-6 yang mencengangkan, Fundora (9-0, 5 Biaya)melanjutkan pendakiannya dengan penghentian putaran kelima dari Veshawn Owens yang sebelumnya tidak terkalahkan pada bulan April di FS1 di Armory. Lahir di West Palm Beach tetapi sekarang berjuang di California, 20 tahun telah bertempur di Meksiko, Argentina dan Uruguay sejak menjadi pemain profesional 2016 pada usia 19. Dia akan menghadapi pemain berusia 31 tahun itu Menggeram (10-2, 2 Biaya) Lansing, Michigan, yang memasuki pertarungan ini dalam tiga kemenangan beruntun.

 

 

 

Setelah karir amatir yang luar biasa, yang berusia 19 tahun Juarez akan naik ring untuk pertama kalinya sebagai seorang profesional pada bulan Agustus 24. Dia berkelahi di luar daerah Brownsville di Texas dan menjadi pembicara motivasi untuk anak-anak di daerah tersebut sekaligus kuliah di University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley.

 

 

 

25 tahun Russell (11-0, 9 Biaya), saudara dari juara kelas bulu Gary dan Gary Antuanne yang tak terkalahkan, tetap tak terkalahkan sejak menjadi pemain profesional 2015, baru-baru ini mengalahkan Jonathan Ramos di bulan Mei. Russell dilatih bersama saudara-saudaranya oleh ayah mereka, Gary Russell Sr., dan akan melanjutkan kebangkitannya menuju juara dunia lain dari garis keturunan Russell pada bulan Agustus 24.

 

 

 

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Action-Packed Night of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes on Friday, Bulan Agustus 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
Lebih Banyak! Explosive Prospect Efe Ajagba Steps into the Ring for
Televised Heavyweight Matchup
Welter Contender & Minneapolis Fan-Favorite Jamal James Battles Mexico’s Mahonry Montes in the Main Event

MINNEAPOLIS (Bulan Agustus 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, Bulan Agustus 24 dari Gudang Senjata di 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, yang dimulai pada 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

Highlighting the non-televised undercard will be Minnesota-native and former super middleweight world champion Caleb “Keemasan” 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 Olimpiade, Stanionis (6-0, 5 Biaya) 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 Biaya) 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 Biaya) has been impressive since turning pro after representing his native Nigeria in the 2016 Permainan Olimpik. 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 Biaya) 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 Biaya), 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, Bulan September 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 (Bulan September 12, 2017) – An action-packed night of rising stars and local talent will be featured as part of an exciting undercard lineup on Saturday, Bulan September 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 Lithuanian Olympian Eimantas Stanionis (2-0, 2 Biaya) enters the ring for six rounds of welterweight action.
September 23 event is headlined by the World Boxing Super Series quarter-final showdown between yunier Dorticos dan Dmitry Kudryashov and also features a reserve match between once-beaten cruiserweights Keith Tapia dan 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 Money Powell IV (3-0, 2 Biaya) memenuhiAntonio Urista (9-2, 2 Biaya) in a six-round super welterweight contest, Nigerian heavyweight prospect Efe Ajagba (1-0, 1 KO) facing unbeaten Daniel Gallemore (5-0, 2 Biaya) 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 Biaya).
A host of talented local fighters from San Antonio will round out the undercard asDaniel Balcer (9-1, 5 Biaya) competes in super welterweight action, kendo Castaneda(10-0, 4 Biaya) enters the ring for a six round welterweight fight, welterweight prospectJoseph Rodriguez (12-0-1, 2 Biaya) 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.
An accomplished amateur representing Kaunas, Lithuania, Stanionis is looking to become the next Eastern European fighter to make a splash in the U.S. The 23-year-old had a 141-19 record as an amateur and earned four senior national championships before winning gold at the European Olympic Qualifier to earn his trip to the 2016 Games. A gold medalist at welterweight at the 2015 European Amateur Boxing Championships, Stanionis has impressed with knockouts in his first two starts since turning pro in April.
Born in Germany, where his former boxer father was stationed in the military, Powell IV dedicated himself to boxing for good when his family moved back to the U.S. di 2011. The 19-year-old has quickly made a name for himself since then, memenangkan 2016 Youth Welterweight National Championship to earn the top ranking in the 152-pound division by USA Boxing. Fighting out of Fort Mitchell, on the state line of Alabama and Georgia, Powell scored stoppage victories in his first two starts before a dominant decision victory to pick up his third win in July.
23 tahun Ajagba is set to turn pro after beating the odds and making the 2016 Rio Olympics to represent his native Nigeria. Although he lost in the quarterfinals, Ajagba made a splash by delivering a highlight reel knockout in his opening bout against Trinidad and Tobago. The fighter known as “King Kong” also won an African games gold medal during his impressive amateur career delivered a first round knockout in his pro debut in July.
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 (Bulan Juli 27, 2017) – Accomplished Super Heavyweight amateur and 2016 Olimpiade Efe Ajagba and fellow Nigerian Heavyweight amateur standout Efetobor Apochi have signed-on to become the latest promising young fighters to join the Hubungi Star Sportsdaftar. Both fighters will make their professional debuts on the Premier Boxing Champions event headlined by Victor Ortiz vs. Saul Corral this Hari Minggu, Bulan Juli 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,” kata Richard Schaefer, Ketua dan CEO 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.
Para pejuang, 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 Biaya) catatan amatir. Di 2014, the 6’6 fighter was selected to compete in the Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow and went home with the bronze medal. Tak lama kemudian, Ajagba took gold in the 2015 All African Games in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo. Di 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. Pada Tanggal Hari Minggu, Bulan Juli 30, Ajagba will make his professional debut against Tyrell Herndon (6-1-0, 2 Biaya) 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 Biaya). 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, Bulan Juli 30 sebagai 2016 Lithuanian Olympian Eimantas Stanionis Battles Eridanni Leon & Unbeaten Prospect Money Powell IV Takes on Carlos Lozano from Rabobank Theater in Bakersfield, California

Lebih Banyak! The Pro Debut of Jose Balderas & Nigerian Amateur Standouts Efe Ajagba & Wesley Apochi in Undercard Attractions
Tiket Sale Hari Esok!
PT dengan Jesús “Mono” Ramos yang tak terkalahkan berduel dengan Vladimir Hernandez dalam pertarungan 10 ronde, CALIF. (Bulan Juni 29, 2017) – An exciting afternoon of undercard action onHari Minggu, Bulan Juli 30 will be highlighted by a pair of Ringstar Sports rising prospects as 2016 Lithuanian Olympian Eimantas Stanionis (1-0, 1 KO) memenuhi Eridanni Leon (5-2, 1 KO) in a six-round welterweight clash while unbeaten Money Powell IV (2-0, 2 Biaya) pertempuran Carlo Lozano (7-6, 4 Biaya) in four-rounds of welterweight action from Rabobank Theater in Bakersfield, California.
Juli 30 event is headlined by the return of former world champion Victor Ortiz battling Mexico’s Saul Corral dalam aksi welter. PBC on FS1 and FOX Deportes coverage begins at 7 p.m. DAN/4 p.m. PT and will feature super welterweight contender Justin DeLoach taking on former title challenger Fernando Guerrero lebih banyak 2016 DIRI KITA. Olimpiade 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 Olympian Efe Ajagba will compete in six rounds of heavyweight action against Tyrell Herndon (6-1, 2 Biaya) dan Wesley Apochi will step into the ring in a six-round cruiserweight attraction.
Hari Minggu, Bulan Juli 30 will be a great opportunity for fans in Southern California to get a glimpse of the future of the sport,” kata 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.
Tiket untuk acara live, which is promoted by Ringstar Sports, adalah harga di $80, $45 dan $30 dan yang memberikan promosi Hari Jumat, Bulan Juni 30 for purchase online at AXS.com.
An accomplished amateur representing Kaunas, Lithuania, Stanionis is looking to become the next Eastern European fighter to make a splash in the U.S. The 22-year-old had a 141-19 record as an amateur and earned four senior national championships before winning gold at the European Olympic Qualifier to earn his trip to the 2016 Games. A gold medalist at welterweight at the 2015 European Amateur Boxing Championships, Stanionis was impressive in his pro debut, scoring a first round TKO of Rasheed Lawal in April.
Born in Germany, where his former boxer father was stationed in the military, Powell IVdedicated himself to boxing for good when his family moved back to the U.S. di 2011. The 19-year-old has quickly made a name for himself since then, memenangkan 2016 Youth Welterweight National Championship to earn the top ranking in the 152-pound division by USA Boxing. Fighting out of Fort Mitchell, on the state line of Alabama and 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 kemenangan di 88 perkelahian. Tambahan lagi, 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. Uji coba Olimpiade. 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.
23 tahun Ajagba is set to turn pro after beating the odds and making the 2016 Rio Olympics to represent his native Nigeria. Although he lost in the quarterfinals, Ajagba made a splash by delivering a highlight reel knockout in his opening bout against Trinidad and Tobago. The fighter known as “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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