TICKETS FOR BELLATOR 208: FEDOR VS. SONNEN ON SALE THISVenres, Xullo 27
LOS ANGELES –The greatest heavyweight of all timeFedor Emelianenko (37-5, 1 NC) will battle the trash-talkingChael Sonnen (31-15-1) in the second semifinal of Bellator’s Heavyweight World Grand Prix. The highly anticipated matchup will emanate from NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, N.I., unha máis 24 hours afterMatt Mitrione asume Ryan Baderon the opposite side of the bracket.
Os ingresos para Bellator 208: Fedor vs. Sonnenare available 24-hours early through a special Bellator Nation pre-sale running exclusively on Thursday, Xullo 26. Tickets will go on sale to the general public Friday, Xullo 27 en 10 a.m. ET and can be purchased at the NYCB LIVE box office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com. Please note that tickets are not available at the box office on the first day of public on sale.
The event will be broadcast LIVE on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT on Saturday, Outubro 13 and will stream LIVE on DAZN, mentres que a acción preliminar pode transmitir en Bellator.com e globalmente no bellator Mobile App. ataques adicionais serán anunciados nas próximas semanas.
Fighting out of Stary Oskol, Belgorod Oblast, Rusia, Fedor will enter the Bellator MMA cage for the second time this year, and third time overall, cando asumeSonnen in the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix semifinals on Saturday, Outubro. 13. The sambo fighter looks to build off of his impressive knockout victory overFrank Mir (18-12) en Bellator 198, which came just 48 seconds into the bout. A former PRIDE FC Heavyweight Champion and PRIDE 2004 Heavyweight World Grand Prix Champion, “The Last Emperor” now has his eyes set on the Bellator MMA Heavyweight belt; a title that he is merely two wins away from. Con 28 da súa 37 career victories ending in a finish, Emelianenko will undoubtedly pursue yet another highlight-reel knockout when he squares off with “The American Gangster” for a place in the World Grand Prix final.
Hailing from West Linn, Horas., Sonnen is fresh off his first-round victory over“Rampage” Jacksonen Bellator 192 in the opening round of the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix earlier this year. With other notable wins over the likes ofWanderlei Silva, Michael Bisping and “Shogun” Rua already under his belt, Sonnen now hopes to add the legendary Fedor to his brilliant resume of renowned victories. After jumping up in weight class to compete in the biggest tournament in the promotion’s history, the former University of Oregon wrestler doesn’t seem to have lost a step. Sonnen will look to join the select few who have ever been able to dethrone Emelianenko when he enters the cage on Oct. 13 at NYCB LIVE.
Actualizado Bellator 208: Fedor vs. SonnenFight Card:
Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinal Bout: Fedor Emelianenko(37-5, 1 NC) vs. Chael Sonnen (31-15-1)
"En Xullo 28, I’m going to show everyone what they’ve been sleeping on & why I’m a world champion," – Pascua
Unbeaten Lightweight World Champion Faces Mikey GarciaSábado, Xullo 28Live on SHOWTIME from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles & Presentado pola Premier Boxeo League
WEST PALM BEACH, FL. (Xullo 19, 2018) – IBF Lightweight World ChampionRobert Pascua Jr. has made the most of his inaugural training camp with Kevin Cunningham and will look to bring that same level of focus to the ring when he challenges WBC Lightweight World ChampionMikey Garcia Sábado, Xullo 28 live on SHOWTIME from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
“I decided to go to Florida for a different environment than I usually trained in,” said Easter, a Toledo-native who had trained in his hometown for much of his pro career. “I needed to be taken out of my comfort zone. At home, I was focused on too many other things. Coming to West Palm Beach has allowed me to focus on nothing but myself and boxing.”
Easter saw what Cunningham had done for his close friends Adrien Broner and Gervonta Davis, who both trained with Cunningham leading into April 21 fights on SHOWTIME that saw Broner battle to an entertaining draw against Jessie Vargas and Davis capture a second world title with a spectacular knockout of Jesus Cuellar.
“I was with Adrien Broner and Gervonta Davis every step of the way during training camp with Kevin Cunningham earlier this year,” said Easter. “I saw for myself that it was something I needed to do. I talked with my dad about getting away from the distractions and we agreed this was the right move.”
Easter burst onto the scene in 2016 with a dominant knockout of former champion Argenis Mendez before beating Richard Commey later that year in an entertaining battle to capture the lightweight belt. Easter’s last two defenses however have seen him narrowly escape with decision victories, something the unbeaten champion believes won’t be a factor on July 28.
“People are paying attention to my last couple of fights when I wasn’t using my height and reach,” said Easter. “I can improve on that by taking it back to what I had been doing before. I was knocking people out fight after fight.
“If you’re looking at just my last two fights, you aren’t giving me credit for everything I bring to the table. I faced two tough southpaws recently but on July 28 I’m going to show everyone what they’ve been sleeping on and why I’m a world champion.”
The 27-year-old Easter will now step up to take on one of boxing’s pound-for-pound best in four-division world champion Mikey Garcia. For Easter, this is a fight that he’s had on his mind and one that can put him into the top echelon of the sport.
“I’ve always wanted to fight the best in my weight class and now I have my chance to unify,” said Easter. “I know that Mikey is going to fight his fight and look to counter. He wants to wait for you to make a mistake so he can take advantage.
“What I have to do is go in there and impose my attributes on him. My height and reach are my advantages, but also my speed and power. I just have to combine all that and focus on my footwork.”
Although Easter will be fighting in Garcia’s hometown of Los Angeles, he has no plans to let the partisan crowd effect his focus as he looks for his biggest pro win in the same building where he made his professional debut.
“It doesn’t matter to me where we fight,” said Easter. “None of the fans can help him fight. It’s only about me and him in that ring together.
“My first pro fight was at STAPLES Center and even though it was early on an undercard, I still felt like there were 10,000 fans watching me. I just fought my fight. It’s all about staying focused. There will be no excuses on July 28.”
Os ingresos para o evento en directo, que é promovido pola Ringstar Sports e Promocións TGB, comeza ás $50, engadida de comisións, e xa están á venda. Para mercar entradas, visit AXS.com.
The three-fight SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast (10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT) will also see Cuban heavyweight sluggerLuis “The Real King Kong” Ortizreturning to action to face former title challengerRazvan Cojanuin a 10-round bout and unbeaten super lightweight contenderMario "El Azteca" Barrios asumindo contundente Jose Romanin a 10-round showdown.
OAKLAND, TAL. (Xullo 18, 2018) – Unbeaten super lightweight contenderMario Barrios will look to deliver a sixth-consecutive knockout when he facesJose Roman o sábado, Xullo 28 live on SHOWTIME from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
The three-fight SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast (10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT)is headlined by a lightweight title unification showdown betweenMikey Garcia e Robert Pascua Jr.and also features Cuban heavyweight sluggerLuís “The Real King Kong” Ortiz returning to action to face former title challengerRazvan Cojanu nun ataque 10-round.
Os ingresos para o evento en directo, que é promovido pola Ringstar Sports e Promocións TGB, comeza ás $50, engadida de comisións, e xa están á venda. Para mercar entradas, visit AXS.com.
Barrios (21-0, 13 Kos) made the leap from campaigning at 130-pounds to the super lightweight division in December 2016 and has stayed busy while knocking out increasingly difficult opposition as he nears world title contention.
Here is what the 23-year-old Barrios had to say about his July 28 matchup and more from training camp in Northern California with Virgil Hunter:
On his fight against Jose Roman:
“Roman is a very dangerous fighter with a good record. He’s a tall fighter like myself, so that will be a different challenge for me to overcome.
“There is no doubt he will be my toughest opponent to date. These are the kind of difficult fights I need to win and win convincingly to get to the championship level. I’m going in there on mission July 28 and I’m going to prove I’m ready for a title shot.
“I know he’s motivated going into this fight since he’ll be fighting near his hometown. I’m just going to stick to my game plan and focus on what I must do, and that’s throw hard punches with precise accuracy.”
On his current knockout streak:
“Since I’ve move up to super-lightweight, my body has adjusted to the weight gain, and I’m feeling stronger than I ever have. I’m still growing into my man strength and my power is growing as well. I never go into a fight looking for the knockout, but if I get my opponent hurt, I promise I’ll be looking to take him out.”
On his training camp for this bout:
“I’ve had a tremendous training camp. For the first few weeks I was training in San Antonio at the South Park Boxing Gym with my dad and Rick Nunez laying the groundwork for what we wanted to accomplish.
“Then I finished it off in up in Northern California with Virgil Hunter, who will be guiding my corner. Together we all make a fantastic team. I’ve had tremendous sparring for this fight, my health is good and I’m ready to go.”
On making his SHOWTIME debut:
“I’m really excited to be making my debut on SHOWTIME debut on this card. I always knew I would be fighting on the big stage at some point in my career. Now it’s time to show the world what I’m made of. I’m very grateful to my team for giving me this opportunity.”
Ben McGivern vs. Ben HoughCarl Thomas vs. Kyle McNicholasKacper Dudzinski vs. Michael KellyLevi Griffiths vs. Scott McIntyreLiam Preece vs. Steffan Hughes
Photographs courtesy of Thomas Jones
O SábadoI made the trip west from my London home to the beautiful city of Cardiff for the Owen Watkins promoted event at the Ice Arena Wales.
The event was due to be headlined by the much anticipated all Welsh Heavyweight title clash between Hari Miles and Dorian Darch, for the World Boxing Foundation (WBF) European Heavyweight Championship. However the fight had to be postponed as Darch was unable to take part due to a suspension he received following a fight on a different event a few weeks prior.
Despite this setback Owen Watkins had decided that the show must go on and I for one am pleased he made that choice, as the planned undercard featured a number of top class amateurs I have been looking forward to watching making their professional debuts.
First up was debuting Carl Thomas versus Kyle McNicholas in a four round Light Heavyweight Contest.
Both lads started really well exhibiting their respective boxing skills.
As the round progressed Thomas stepped up the pressure, backing McNicholas onto the ropes and began letting rip with shots to the body and head of the Liverpudlian.
As the round progressed into the final minute Thomas landed a cracking right to the head that shook McNicholas to the core, Thomas followed up with a left to the body followed almost immediately with a big left to the body that sent McNicholas to the canvas.
Surprisingly McNicholas made the count, they sure breed them tough on Merseyside, as that was a vicious body shot just below the lower rib, you just don’t see people get up after those that often.
On the restart Thomas went straight back on the attack, firstly firing off a stiff jab followed by another stinging left to the body and a double right to the head.
Thomas kept up the pressure, peppering McNicholas with a wicked body-head combination followed by another good stiff jab to back McNicholas into a neutral corner before letting rip with a sensational left hook to the body, that sentMcNicholas down for a second time.
Referee Roger Riley began the count and as it just reached the eight count point McNicholas began to try and rise without success, leaving the referee no option but to wave the fight off just as the bell tolled to signal the end of the first round.
I’m pleased to say that McNicholas was perfectly OK and did get to his feet shortly after.
My final thoughts on this particular fight are; it may have only lasted one round but what a cracking round it was.
Next up see Kacper Dudzinski making his pro debut against Belfast’s Michael Kelly in a four round Super Welterweight contest.
Right from the off Dudzinski got behind his seriously strong jab and began controlling the proceedings with fast hands and stiff double jabs.
Kelly is no mug, Non por un longo tiro, he’s as savvy as they come, but even he had to concede to taking a defensive stance and patiently wait for any opportunity, no matter how slender, to counter, which to be honest were few and far between.
Dudzinski seriously impressed against Kelly and has a fantastic future in the sport.
It may have been his debut, but based on his performanceo sábadonoite, against a former genuine title challenger, I reckon he’ll go all the way to the top and deserves it too, anyone who can keep Kelly on the back foot the way Dudzinski did for virtually the full four rounds is without doubt something special.
Don’t get me wrong Kelly landed some cracking shots but Dudzinski’s sensationally fast hand speed and superb defence kept those opportunities to the bare minimum.
Nice little touch from Kelly late in the final round, following a ‘matrix style’ reaction move, that almost prevented him touching a glove down, con todo, much to his annoyance he received a count from referee Chris Kelly, although Kelly was convinced he’d actually had avoided his glove touching the canvas, but instead of standing there and protesting he dropped down and proceeded to do push ups throughout the count to show his disapproval, para o deleite da multitude.
After four brilliant rounds it came as no surprise that it was Dudzinski whose hand was held aloft – the official result showed Dudzinski scoring his maiden pro victory by a 40-35 puntos de marxe.
Next up was Ben McGivern versus Ben Hough in a four round Cruiserweight contest.
O que unha loita, McGivern mainly bossing the proceedings, forcing Hough on to the back foot as well as the ropes for a good chunk of the first stanza. Hough may have been on the defensive for a good part of the first but when the opportunities arose he took them in style.
It was virtually a complete turnaround in Round Two, with Hough wrestling control and putting McGivern on the back foot, and ropes, similar to the way the Scot had bossed the first round.
The third stanza was a much closer fought affair, so much so I found it hard to split them, points wise.
The fourth started out more or less as the third ended, with both protagonists going for it hammer and tongs, but as the Round progressed McGivern stepped up the pace enough to not only secure the round, but also the victory.
After four sensational all action rounds, as I gave away above, it was McGivern that came away victorious, referee Roger Riley scoring the excellent contest 39-37 in favour of the Scotsman.
Following the fight both boxers agreed to a rematch, which I have been reliably informed is likely to take place in Liverpool on08 de setembro– put the date in your diary this is a fight no one should miss!
The penultimate fight of the night see Blackwood, South Wales’ Liam Preece versus very, very late replacement Pentrefoelas, North Wales’ Steffan Hughes in an all Welsh contest.
What a corker this fight was, it was an all action thriller from start right through to the final bell.
Considering Preece had a considerable weight disadvantage to deal with, he really went for it, taking the fight to his more experienced, and heavier, adversario.
Preece boxed confidently not only when on the attack but also when defending against the pinpoint accurate exocets launched by Hughes.
Preece was impressive throughout, and I’m sure it didn’t surprise anyone in the Ice Arena Wales when referee Chris Kelly’s scorecard was read out as a 40-36 points victory for the South Wales Lad.
The final pro fight of the night pitted highly rated former amateur star Port Talbot’s Levi Griffiths versus Liverpool’s Scott McIntyre.
Griffiths is so slick, the classy youngster began well and landed some stinging shots, which forced McIntyre to switch to ‘plan B’ early on in an attempt to keep on the inside to prevent the Welshman from getting his big shots off.
McIntyre’s plan B may not have been pretty, but boy oh boy it was highly effective.
After the initial ‘open’ período, which allowed the slick Welshman to achieve a good level of success, the majority of the fight could have taken place in a phone box.
McIntyre clearly had no intention of giving Griffiths any opportunity to let rip with any big shots, he just kept him tied up throughout, sometimes by foul means, so much so that after numerous warnings for holding or not breaking when told, referee Roger Riley deducted a point, however even that point deduction wasn’t going to prevent the Liverpool man from securing the victory, the official score being 39-36.
Ten que dicir, whilst personally disappointed that the Miles-Darch WBF European title fight didn’t take place, promoter Owen Watkins had put together such a top class support card that I, as well as am sure everyone else in attendance had their Pugilistic Appetite well and truly sated by the fare on offer and look forward to his next promotion, which will take place at the Cwrt Herbert Leisure Centre in Neath on the22nd September.
Máis! Undefeated Terrel Williams Clashes with Unbeaten Prospect Jamontay Clark on an Action-Packed Night of Undercard Fights
LOS ANGELES (Xullo 16, 2018) – Invicto super leve Fabian Maidana will square off against former title challengerAndrey Klimov a 10-round bout that highlights undercard action Saturday, Xullo 28 from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
A acción continúa con 2016 U.S. Olympian and rising unbeaten prospectKarlos Balderas(5-0, 4 Kos) in a six-round super featherweight fight plus Terrel Williams(16-0, 13 Kos) taking on unbeaten welterweight prospectJamontay Clark (13-0, 7 Kos)in a 10-round fight.
The event is headlined by a lightweight world championship title unification bout between WBC Lightweight World ChampionMikey Garcia and IBF Lightweight World ChampionRobert Pascua Jr. directo na canle Showtime.
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Maidana (15-0, 11 Kos) is the younger brother of two-division world champion Marcos Maidana. The 26-year-old from Buenos Aires, Argentina is coming off an impressive TKO victory over Justin Savi on April 21 after defeating Johan Perez by decision in his prior fight. Klimov will present an increase in competition for Maidana as he continues on the path from prospect to contender.
The 35-year-old Klimov (20-4, 10 Kos), who was born in Klimovsk, Rusia, but now lives in Beverly Hills, stopped Ruben Movsesiani in his last fight on Sept. 30, 2017. That win snapped a three-fight losing streak in which he dropped decisions to former world champion Jose Pedraza, Liam Walsh and Alejandro Luna after a three-fight winning streak that led to the title fight against Pedraza.
The 22-year-old Balderas, 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., he most recently made his STAPLES Center debut on June 9 with a first round knockout of Alex Silva to remain unbeaten in his promising professional career.
The card will also feature former title challengerRoberto Marroquin(27-4-1, 20 Kos) against Panama’sRicardo Nunez(20-2, 18 Kos) in a 10-round showdown, once-beaten super featherweightIvan Delgado(11-1-1, 4 Kos) in a six-round bout and undefeated prospectJerry Perez(7-0, 5 Kos) stepping into the ring for a six-round super featherweight fight.
Additional fights will see unbeaten 19-year-old prospectWesley Dianafacing Pennsylvania’sEvincil Dixonin a four-round 140-pound attraction, invicto Brandon Glantonasumindo a México Daniel Najerain a six-round cruiserweight bout and once-beaten featherweightLuis Coriafacing Mexico’sGuadalupe Arroyonun enfrontamento de seis rolda.
Rounding out the lineup is unbeaten prospectJose Balderasin a six-round fight, invicto Lina Liconain a four-round junior flyweight women’s bout and an eight-round clash between undefeatedNeri Romeroe do Phoenix Jesus Aguinaga.
The three-fight SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast (10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT)will also see Cuban heavyweight sluggerLuís “The Real King Kong” Ortiz returning to action to face former title challengerRazvan Cojanuin a 10-round bout and unbeaten super lightweight contenderMario “El Azteca” Barrios asumindo contundente Jose Romanin a 10-round showdown.
Four-Division World Champion Garcia Battles Lightweight Champion Robert Easter Jr. in 135-Pound Title UnificationSábado, Xullo 28live on SHOWTIME from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (Xullo 10, 2018) – WBC Lightweight World ChampionMikey Garcia worked out for the press Tuesday at Fortune Gym in Los Angeles as he prepares for his 135-pound title unification against IBF titlistRobert Pascua Jr. Sábado, July 28live on SHOWTIME from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® tripleheader (10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT) will also see Cuban heavyweight sluggerLuís “The Real King Kong” Ortiz returning to action to face former title challengerRazvan Cojanuin a 10-round bout and unbeaten super lightweight contenderMario “El Azteca” Barrios asumindo contundente Jose Romanin a 10-round showdown.
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Here is what Garcia, his brother and trainerRobert Garcia and Ringstar Sports Chairman and CEORichard Schaeferhad to say ahead of Garcia’s first title unification fight:
Mikey GARCIA
“It’s been seven years since I last had the chance to fight here in LA, and that was even before I was champion. Now after all of my accomplishments, I get to come home and put on a unification match for my local fans.
“Every time I walk into the ring, there’s a moment where I get butterflies and feel the emotions from the fans. This time it’s with my hometown fans and that’s really special. I’m really looking forward to it because I know the fans are going to show up and show their love and support.
“I think I’m in my prime right now. I’m in the best shape physically and mentally that I’ve ever been in. I need to take advantage of the moment right now and take on the biggest challenges. I want to give the fans fights to remember. Those are the fights that excite me the most.
“I know Easter is very tall and has a longer reach than me. no ximnasio, we’ve been working on sparring partners who present different challenges and made adjustments from there. I have to catch him reaching in or put pressure and work my way inside. There are different things that I’m capable of doing.
“I’m pretty experienced from fighting taller guys in the past, so I don’t think it’s going to make too huge a difference. It’s a disadvantage on paper, but once fight night comes, I’ll be ready.
“This is a big fight for me and I’m sure it’s the biggest fight of Easter’s career so far. I’m glad to hear he’s training extra hard. It shows me that he’s motivated and hungry to show off his very best, así como eu son.
“This is my natural weight and so far everything in camp has been smooth. The weight started coming off right away and now just restricting the diet enough so we get to where we want to be.”
ROBERT GARCIA, Garcia’s Brother & Adestrador
“We know that Robert Easter is training like never before to be ready for this fight against Mikey. He has a huge reach advantage, so we know he’s going to come in and use that. He has a new trainer [Kevin Cunningham] who is going to try make us box with him.
“We don’t listen at any criticism of Easter for having close decisions in his last couple of fights. We know that Easter is going to come in having trained like never before. It’s going to be the best Robert Easter Jr. possible on fight night.
“Mikey fighting at home in front of his hometown fans is huge for us. We know that there’s extra pressure that comes with it, but everything we’ve done together so far in his career has prepared him for it. I’m confident it’s going to bring out the best in him.”
“We have to use our experience advantage. Mikey has fought the better competition, but Easter is a young guy who wants to take Mikey’s spot. Mikey is very smart, so he’s going to look for the right punch to do damage.”
Richard Schaefer, Presidente & CEO de Ringstar Sports
“Mikey Garcia has the opportunity to dominate at 135 and 140-pounds, plus he even wants to move up in weight and challenge himself against the best at 147-pounds. It shows the character and strength of Mikey Garcia. No challenge is too big for him.
“Whenever Mikey Garcia fights, it is must-see TV. He’s as good as it gets in the sport. This challenge against Robert Easter Jr. is the kind of fight that can turn you into a boxing fan. This is going to be a barnburner. They say that styles make fights and these two styles are made for each other.
“There was always somebody who carried the sport of boxing who was in Los Angeles, but right now there isn’t. Mikey is coming to fill that void. To have Mikey back at STAPLES Center is a perfect pairing of fighter and arena. STAPLES Center tends to bring out the best in fighters and that’s sure to happen again on July 28.”
Unbeaten 140-Pound Contender Mario Barrios Battles Jose Roman To Open Three-Fight SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®Telecast Headlined By Mikey Garcia vs. Robert Pascua Jr. World Championship Unification Event
LOS ANGELES (Xullo 10, 2018) – Cuban heavyweight sluggerLuís “The Real King Kong” Ortiz returns to action to face former world title challengerRazvan Cojanuin a 10-round bout on Saturday, Xullo 28 live on SHOWTIME from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
The three-fight SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast (10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT)will open with unbeaten super lightweight contenderMario “El Azteca” Barrios asumindo contundente Jose Romanin a 10-round showdown. The event is headlined by lightweight world championship title unification bout between WBC Lightweight World ChampionMikey Garcia and IBF Lightweight World ChampionRobert Pascua Jr.
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After having heavyweight championDeontay Wildernearly out on his feet in their March classic, Ortiz (28-1, 24 Kos) eventually succumbed to the power of the unbeaten champion. Agora, Ortiz looks to get back to world title contention on July 28. Originally, from Camaguey, Cuba, now residing in Miami, Fla., Ortiz will fight in Los Angeles for the first time as a professional. Ortiz quickly became one of the most avoided men in boxing with victories over Bryant Jennings, Tony Thompson and Malik Scott on his way to the memorable showdown with Wilder.
“I’m looking to make a statement on July 28 and get back to challenge for the heavyweight championship of the world,” dixo Ortiz. “Estou emocionado de volver ao ring. I am thankful to have this opportunity. To all the fans in Los Angeles, don’t miss this great card at STAPLES Center. ‘The Real King Kong’ is coming to LA!”
A native of Romania and fighting out of Burbank, Calif., Cojanu(16-3, 9 Kos) challenged then WBO heavyweight world championJoseph Parker for the title in May 2017. Cojanu took the New Zealand champion the distance but lost via unanimous decision in the champion’s home country. Standing over six-foot-seven, Cojanu scored three straight knockout victories in 2016 to earn the title shot and will return to the ring for his first fight in the U.S. since January 2016.
“I’m proud and confident to know that I will be stepping into the ring against a worthy opponent on July 28,” said Cojanu. “Luis Ortiz is a world-class fighter with a lot of experience, which will give me the opportunity to show my skills to all the fans at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and watching on SHOWTIME.”
A 23-year-old Barrios (21-0, 13 Kos) has been impressive since moving up to 140 pounds last March. He’s scored stoppage victories over Yardley Cruz, José Luis Rodríguez, Naim Nelson and most recently a second-round destruction of Eudy Bernardo. The five-foot-ten Barrios of San Antonio had previously campaigned at 130 pounds before making the move to the higher weight class that has helped unlock his power.
“I fought on SHOWTIME EXTREME but making my debut on SHOWTIME has always been a dream of mine since I was a kid,” Dixo Barrios. “Agora, the time has come to show why I’m here. I’m ready to keep showing why I’m going to become a star and one of the sport’s next great fighters. Come July 28, everyone should tune-in for a great night of fights. It’s ‘Azteca’ time.”
Fighting out of Garden Grove, Calif., Romano (24-2-1, 16 Kos) scored knockouts in nine of his first 11 pro fights and has won 10 da súa última 11 leading up to July 28. The 30-year-old most recently dropped a decision to Wilberth Lopez last September after a run of defeating veteran fighters and will look to put himself back on the path to a world title with a victory over Barrios at STAPLES Center.
“I’m very excited to have this great opportunity,” said Roman. “Barrios has been on a roll, but I have the experience to take him out. Both of us bring pressure and I know he’s going to be hungry to keep his record perfect. I’m more motivated than I’ve ever been for this fight. I can’t wait to put on a show in my backyard for all the great fans in Southern California.”
PHILADELPHIA, PENN / CHICAGO, ILL. (Xullo 9, 2018)–On June 30th, in Phoenix, Arizona, peso-pesado Andrey Fedosov (30-3, 25 Kos) returned to the ring with a 1st round stoppage over Francisco Mireles.
O 32 year-old Fedosov was making his 1st start under his new management team, Journeyman Management.
With his new managers, Journeyman Management headed by longtime boxing man, Andrew Zak, along with promoters Banner Promotions and Hitz Boxing, Fedosov will look to position himself in the suddenly hot heavyweight division.
“It took some time, but now he is with his new family,” said Andrew Zak of Journeyman Management.
“Not only does he have a new management team, but now a new trainer in Buddy McGirt. We see him becoming a complete fighter. He is learning a lot from Buddy. And now that he is with our team, he is adding a lot to his game, and we see him being a world champion.”
Towering 6′ 9″ Kazakhstani heavyweight Ivan Dychko will return to the ring this Friday, Xullo 6, at Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
Dychko, the two-time Olympic super-heavyweight bronze medallist (6-0, 6 Kos), will face long-time heavyweight gate keeper Maurice “Mo Bettah” Harris (26-21-3, 11 Kos) of East Orange, New Jersey, in an eight-round showdown on Heavyweight Factory Boxing’s “Hometown Throwdown” event.
No caso de 10 rolda principal, undefeated Miami-based welterweight Harold “King” Calderon (16-0, 10 Kos) takes on John David “Pretty Boy” Martinez (10-0, 8 Kos) in a crosstown battle. In the 10-round super lightweight co-main event, undefeated 19-year-old WBO-NABO Youth Super Lightweight Champion Logan “The Korican Kid” Yoon (11-0, 10 Kos) of Honolulu will face Colombian veteran Luis E. Flores (24-9, 20 Kos).
Tickets for “Hometown Throwdown” cost $60, $100, $150, $250 e $500 VIP. Tickets are available throughticketmaster.com.
“My training went well,” said Dychko. “It’s sometimes hard to find sparring partners at a level that will benefit me, pero me sinto ben. Estou en gran forma. My fights last one, dous, sometimes three rounds. I’ve never been tested over the distance. I hope some of these veterans can give me some rounds and let me test myself against them and maybe teach me a few things.”
The power-punching Dychko, who medalled at the 2012 e 2016 Summer Olympics and went 181-18 como afeccionado, is on the fast-track to join his former rivals at the top of the professional side of the sport.
“I’m happy with my progress. I’m in the building stage right now, so everything is fine. I’m waiting to join all my former amateur rivals at the top of the division,"Dixo. “I want to be unified champion of the world and fight the best. Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder and some of the guys I already fought as an amateur, I would like to see them again. I think it will take me about another year and then I’ll be ready for the best in the world. One more year to get used to the professional part of the sport.”
Expected special guests that evening include Heavyweight Factory regulars, former heavyweight champions Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe and Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield. Na noite da loita, the action starts at 7:15 p.m. Doors open one hour prior to start time. Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is located at1 Seminole Way en Hollywood, Fla.
PHILADELPHIA, PENN / CHICAGO, ILL. (Xullo 2, 2018)–Heavyweight contender and Boxcino Heavyweight champion, Andrey Fedosov (30-3, 25 Kos) returned to the ring with a 1st round stoppage over Francisco Mireles in Phoenix, Arizona.
Fedosov of Russia, made quick work of Mireles and will be back in the ring later this month.
“It was great to have Andrey back in the ring,” said Artie Pelullo, Presidente da Banner Promotions, who along with Hitz Boxing, promote the 32 year-old Fedosov.
“The heavyweight division is hot now with a lot of great opportunities, and with another win or two, we can see Andrey in a big fight.”
“I am happy that Andrey is back in the ring, and in a short time, he will be back in contention to compete for the heavyweight championship of the world,” said Bobby Hitz, President of Hitz Boxing.
