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North Philly’s Own Cheesesteak, Sumo Steaks, is Proud of Philadelphia Boxers, Bryant Jennings and Jesse Hart

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Abril 24, 2015– North Philly’s Own Cheesesteaks, Sumo Steaks, is proud to announce that their friends, fellow North Philadelphians, and big-hearted local community role models, Bryant Jennings e Jesse Hart, will both soon be making major career defining strides. Bryant Jennings will be fighting for the World Heavyweight Championship and Jesse Hart will be fighting on the undercard of the most anticipated Fight of the Century, Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas.

Bryant Jennings enjoying a Sumo (Vegetarian Seitan) Cheesesteak
Este Sábado, 25 de abril, Philadelphia’s own undefeated American boxer, Bryant “Por-por” Jennings, (19-0, 10 Kos) takes on Wladimir “Dr. Martelo de Aceiro” Klitschko (63-3, 54 Kos) from Kiev, Ukraine at the famed Madison Square Garden. Jennings will be joined by the legendary trainer Fred Jenkins and promoter Gary Shaw. “Bryant is very focused with a strong work ethic. We believe he’s going to upset Klitschko and are looking forward to “Por-por” bringing the World Heavyweight Championship belts back to Philadelphia.” said Billy Creagh of Sumo Steaks.

Jesse Hart (left); Sumo Steaks owner Billy Creagh and Eugene “Cyclone” Hart

Sumo Steaks is equally excited for Jesse Hart (16-0,13 Kos) and D&D Management Team (Doc Nowicki & David Price) who will be fighting Mike Jimenez (17-0,11 Kos) from Chicago IL, on the biggest boxing card in history, Mayweather vs. Pacquiao. They will come together on May 2nd, en Las Vegas, NV. at the MGM Grand for the USBA Super Middleweight Title. He will be joined by his cornermen, Fred Jenkins Sr, Danny Davis, Corey AKA Hundew MacDonald and Jesse’s father, Eugene “Cyclone” Hart, along with his promoter Top Rank’s Bob Arum.

Coincidentally In 1971, North Philadelphia’s Joe Frazier beat Muhammad Ali and won the World Heavyweight Championship at Madison Square Garden in which was called “the Fight of the Century.” It was so big the ring announcer said, “Ladies and Gentlemen, we are not going to introduce the celebrities at ringside esta noite, because everybody is here esta noite.”

Located in North Philadelphia, home to boxing champions, Bernard Hopkins, Danny Garcia and the late Joe Frazier, Sumo Steaks opened in 2013 and was recently voted top Cheesesteak in Philly. They have been fortunate to get to know both Jesse and Bryant and their teams through various charity events and other activities. Sumo Steaks is also a proud sponsor of boxing events in Philadelphia. Para obter máis información, ir a sumosteaks.com.

KENNETH SIMS JR. RETURNS THIS SATURDAY AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

 

Nova York (Abril 23, 2015) Gary Shaw Productions undefeated Jr. Welterweight perspectiva, Kenneth Sims Jr. (5-0, 2 Kos) will return to the ring this Saturday at the Madison Square Garden Theater on the undercard of Klitschko vs. Jennings. Sims Jr. will face veteran Luis Rodriguez (3-2, 2 Kos) in a 6-round bout.

Kenneth Sims Jr. was a chief sparring partner for Manny Pacquiao, getting him ready for his super fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. He’ll look to use that experience against Rodriguez, and impress those in attendance with a great performance.

“I’m coming off a great training camp with Manny Pacquiao, where I gained invaluable experience,” said Kenneth Sims Jr. “I learned a lot from one of the greatest fighters of all time. I’m going into this fight with a tremendous amount of confidence. I’m going to be throwing a lot of hard punches with precise accuracy. I want to thank Gary Shaw for giving me another wonderful opportunity to showcase my skills on the big stage. Fighting at Madison Square Garden is a dream come true.”

“Kenneth has shown me he wants to take his career to new heights,” Gary Shaw dito. “The fact the Team Pacquiao wanted him in camp says it all. He’s got a lot of God given talent and I’m very happy with his development. I encourage everyone to show up early top get a glimpse of a future star.”

 

50-YEAR OLD “Bronco” BILLY WRIGHT COMPLETES 500 MILE TREK FOR CHARITY

 

LAS VEGAS, NV (Abril 22, 2015) – After trekking a remarkable 500 miles from Las Vegas, Nevada to Phoenix, Arizona, 50-year heavyweight contender (WBC #17), Bronco Billy Wright (47-4, 38 Kos), has a message to send to the boxing community and the heavyweight division.

 

I did this 500 mileTrek for Cures”, Run, Walk and Ride to help raise money for charities that are close to my heart,” Bronco Billy Wright dixo. “In addition I wanted to send a message to the heavyweight division, letting everyone rated in the WBC top 15 know that I’m a serious athlete coming for their rankings. My next fight will be announced shortly, and my goal is to take out everyone in my path. I don’t think there is a heavyweight out there that can handle my power. I humbly want to thank the WBC Cares and everyone who supported me during this journey.

 

The trek ended at the Central Boxing Club in downtown Phoenix, where Bronco Billy was greeted by its members, which included undefeated super-lightweight Jose Benavidez Jr. (22-0, 15 Kos) entre outros.

 

The fighters and coaches at the Central Boxing Club were gracious enough to let me end my trek at their gym and it was fantastic.” Bronco Billy Wright continuou. “There were some local TV cameras there to talk about my story. It was a great success and I’m ready to begin my march toward the heavyweight championship of the world.

 

Billy currently holds the WBC LATIN AMERICAN, FECARBOX , and United States (USNBC) Títulos de Prata. Right now Bronco Billy is riding a 18-fight knockout streak, 14 of which came by first round KO. With a few more first round knockouts he’ll break Shannon Briggs world record. Look for Bronco Billy to make his return to the ring this summer.

Two-time world champion Steve “USS” Cunningham signs with Al Haymon

Filadelfia (Abril 21, 2015)Former two-time world cruiserweight champion and current Heavyweight contender, Steve “USS” Cunningham has signed with adviser Al Haymon.
Cunningham of Philadelphia is excited about the prospects for his future.
I’m looking forward to working with Al, he’s a genius at what he does. I’ve been watching him for several years and seeing all that he accomplishes for his fighters but have always been on the outside looking in due to contractual obligations. It finally lined up to where we can work together and it’s going to great. I believe my best fights have yet to be seen,”Dixo Cunningham
Cunningham has a record of 28-7 con 13 nocautes. He won the IBF Cruiserweight championship when he traveled to Poland and defeated Krzysztof Wlodarczyk on May 26, 2007. He defended the title by stopping Marco Huck via 12th round stoppage in Bielfield, Germany on December 29, 2007. Cunningham became a two-time champion on June 5, 2010 when he stopped Troy Ross in five rounds.
Cunningham is coming off a controversial split decision defeat to Vyacheslav Glazkov on Marzo 14 en Montreal.
Steve and his wife/manager Livvy will be honored este venres night at the 90th annual BWAA Awards dinner as they will receive the Bill Crawford Courage Award for their perseverance while their 9-year old daughter Kennedy went through a life saving heart transplant last December.
The awards dinner will take place at Capitale in New York City.

John Thompson reflects on Boxcino semifinal win and looks forward towards the final on May 22

Newark, NJ (Abril 21, 2015)Baño “Apollo Kidd” Thompson has begun preparations for his Maio 22 Boxcino final bout against Brandon Adams. (17-1, 12 KO).
A loita terá lugar o Venres, Maio 22 en Corona, California and will live on ESPNVenres Night Fights.
Thompson is in Virginia, training under Kay Koroma and he is looking to win the prestigious tournament against Thompson in the 10-round bout at the Omega Products International Outdoor Arena in Corona, California.
Thompson (16-1, 5 KO) is coming off a 8-round split decision over previously undefeated Stanyslav Skorokhod on April 10 en Belén, PA.
I outboxed the guy,” dixo Thompson. I focused on what I needed to focus on and that was using my jab. I also focused on not to exchange and bang with him and I did a pretty good job of that.
As well as I fought, I do not think that was even my best win.
Now he looks towards Adams. Adams of Los Angeles has experience in the Boxcino finals as his only loss was to Willie Monroe Jr. in last year’s Middleweight finals.
I am happy to be in the finals. This is an opportunity that will be the uprising of my career,” continued Thompson.
Brandon is a brawler. He will have a few weeks to come up with a strategy to beat me.
Said Thompson’s promoter, Vito Mielnicki of GH3 Promotions, “I believe we are longer, been in tougher and the better boxer. Brandon is a good fighter but I think he is too green. I know he had a brief amateur career and he could be too green for John.
GH3 Promotions presenta invicto dos medios Antoine Douglas, Do Super Middleweight Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, invicto Super Bantamweight Adam López, así como Jr. Middleweight John Thompson, Jr, invicto Welterweight Jerrell Harris,invicto Super Bantamweight Qa'id Muhammad, invicto leve Oscar Bonilla e light Heavyweight Lavarn Harvell ao GH3 Promotions estable.

Bryant Jennings Arrives in NYC for Klitschko Clash

Photo by Edward Jackson / Gary Shaw Productions

 

Nova York (Abril 20, 2015) – Gary Shaw Productions undefeated heavyweight contender, Bryant “Por-por” Jennings (19-0, 10 Kos) has arrived in New York City for his upcoming championship bout against Wladimir Klitschko (63-3, 53 Kos).

 

KLITSCHKO vs. JENNINGS is presented by Promocións K2 eo Klitschko Management Group en asociación con Gary Shaw Productions and will be televised Live on HBO World Championship Boxing®beginning at 10:00 p.m. E/PT in the United States and RTL in Germany.

 

ALI vs. SANTANA is presented by K2 Promotions in association with Gary Shaw Productions e Golden Boy Promotions.

 

Ingresos ao prezo de $1000, $600, $300, $200 e $100 may be purchased through the Madison Square Garden Box Office, www.TheGarden.com ewww.Ticketmaster.com.

“Bronco” BILLY WRIGHT TO TREK 500 MILES FOR CHARITY

“Bronco” BILLY WRIGHT
TO TREK 500 MILES FOR CHARITY
Bronco Billy Wright's 500 Mile Trek for Cures Mission

 

LAS VEGAS, NV (Abril 8, 2015) – 50-year heavyweight contender (WBC #17),Bronco Billy Wright (47-4, 38 Kos), will embark on an incredible 500 mile trek from Las Vegas, through the Grand Canyon, and into the Phoenix, Arizona area. Titled Trek for Cures,” Bronco Billy’s goal is to raise $50,000 to continue the fight to find a cure for cancer. Alén, he wants to send a message to the boxing world, more specifically the heavyweight division. The trek will consist of walking, running and bike riding. To help Bronco Billy reach his goal, please PREMA AQUÍ.

 

On April 8th I begin a 500 mile Run, Walk and Ride to kick off training camp and to raise money for some charities. This Trek is important to me for many reasons and I am grateful for the support of my family, my team, my friends and all of my supporters. This Trek will last approximately two weeks where we will run, walk and ride from Las Vegas, to the Grand Canyon, and then down to the Phoenix area where we will begin fight camp and training for my upcoming fights. Anyone may join me for any part of the trek. Just contact us and we will schedule where you may join the trek. Any support you give is greatly appreciated. I want everyone to know that I am extremely committed to becoming Heavyweight Champion of the World and this is one of many steps I will be taking to show you. Novo, thank you for your support. I am grateful.” – Bronco Billy Wright

Boxcino 2015 JR. Middleweight e semifinais pesado, a realizarse o venres, Abril 10 no Sands Casino Resort en Belén, PA

Filadelfia (Marzo 31, 2015)–É menos de dúas semanas lonxe das semifinais da Boxcino 2015 Heavyweight e JR. torneos medios, que terá lugar o venres á noite, 10 de abril e realizarase no Sands Casino Resort en Belén, PA.

 

O show será transmitido en directo pola ESPN Friday Night Fights coas loitas Boxcino semifinal con inicio ás 9 PM ET.

 

Todas as loitas semifinais están programadas para oito roldas.

 

Na división dos pesos pesados, Andrey Fedosov (26-3, 21 KO) vai asumir Lenroy Thomas (19-3, 8 KO). Fedosov is coming off a first round pounding of Nate Heaven while Thomas won a 7-round drawbreaker over former U.S. Olímpico Jason Estrada.

 

Na segunda semifinal, Razvan Cojanu (13-1, 7 KO) vai asumir Donovan Dennis (11-1, 9 KO).

 

Cojanu está saíndo dunha drawbreaker 7-round conquistar Ed Fountain mentres Dennis deixou Steve Vukosa en 4 roldas.

 

No JR. división dos medios, Stanyslav Skorokhod (9-0, 7 KO) batallas John Thompson (15-1, 5 KO).

 

Skorokhod foi moi impresionante en aproveitar Michael Moore en catro roldas. Thompson levou a seis decisión unánime redonda sobre Ricardo Pinnel.

 

Brandon Adams (16-1, 11KO) batallas Vito Gasparyan (15-3-5, 8 KO).

 

Adams deixou Alex Perez en cinco roldas, mentres Gasparyan gañou unha decisión unánime de seis redonda sobre previamente invicto Simeon Hardy.

 

A eliminatoria completa será anunciada en breve.

 

This event starts at 7pm. Os prezos das entradas son $100, $75, $50. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com, 1-800-745-3000 and at the box office at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center.

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McRae para afrontar invicto Charles Martin para nabo título sobre Klitschko-Jennings eliminatoria!

 

Loureiro, MD (Marzo 25, 2015) – Heavyweight hopeful Dwayne “Big Ticket” McRae will have the opportunity to move up the rankings when he battles unbeaten and highly touted NABO champion Charles Martin in a ten round championship match Sábado, Abril 25 no Madison Square Garden.

O ataque ocorre antes da loita polo título mundial dos pesos pesados ​​esperadísimo entre o campión unificado Wladimir Klitshcko e candidato invicto Bryant Jennings. Os billetes están dispoñibles en Ticketmaster.com ou por teléfono 866-858-0008.

Vidos de Laurel, MD, McRae ten un sólido 15-3 Razón profesional con 8 vitorias por KO. Loitando baixo a bandeira Mastermind Boxeo, McRae está invicto no seu último seis e perdeu só unha vez nos últimos cinco anos. Aínda que a maioría das súas loitas aconteceron en Maryland, Washington, DC e Virxinia, a 34-year-old estaba facendo lobby para unha loita contra un adversario de alto nivel.

Considerado como un dos pesos pesados ​​máis brillantes de América e máis rápido aumento dos, Martin é un notable 20-0-1 con 18 nocautes. Nacido en St. Louis, MO e situada en Os Ánxeles, TAL, Martin de descarrilou tres adversarios ata entón invicto en Vincent Thompson (13-0), Glendy Hernández (10-0) e Alexander Flores (14-0), deter o que viría a ser campión nabo. Tamén é dono dun nocaute segunda rolda sobre o ex-campión mundial afeccionado Joey Dawejko, que desde entón marcou seis vitorias consecutivas.

"Esta é unha grande oportunidade para a miña carreira,", Dixo McRae. "Nos meus ollos, Eu tamén estou invicto desde que ambas as miñas perdas decisión foi controvertida e outra loita detida inxustamente, por iso a miña posición realmente debe ser semellante ao seu ".

McRae tamén está confiado de que esta loita vai trae-lo para o seguinte nivel con base no que viu de Martin, da WBO #4 e IBF #6 clasificado contedor.

"El é un loitador decente, pero eu non vin nada de espectacular. Sei o que podo facer alí dentro, e iso é moito máis importante que ter oficialmente un 0 ao final do meu record. Cando dous loitadores entrar no arena, independentemente de quen se quere que sexa o próximo gran loitador ou non, todo pode acontecer e esta é a miña hora de amosar a todos o que eu estou realmente feito de!"

A McRae-Martin ataque pode aparecer como parte da transmisión internacional. Máis información seguirán.

Bellator MMA signs wrestling star Bobby Lashley to a long-term contract extension

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SANTA MONICA, Califa. (Marzo 20, 2015)Bellator MMA announced today that superstar heavyweight Bobby Lashley (12-2) asinou unha extensión de contrato a longo prazo coa promoción. Lashley is a perfect 2-0 baixo a bandeira bellator, e 10 da súa 12 vitorias viñeron a través de paralización.

 

O destaque 6'3 loita comezou a adestrar no deporte na idade 12, e viría a gañar varios títulos, incluíndo tres campionatos nacionais en Missouri Valley College, un Campionato Nacional NAIA, un Campionato do Mundo Medalla de Prata CISM e foi dúas veces Forzas Armadas Wrestling Championship cando serviu no Exército dos Estados Unidos.
Coa súa incrible pedigree de wrestling, “O Dominator” asinou un contrato de desenvolvemento coa WWE en 2004 e fixo o seu debut profesional para a organización en 2005. Lashley would go on to fight for ECW and TNA as well, pero quería probar a si mesmo no mundo do MMA.
En 2008, Lashley comezou a adestrar MMA tempo completo coa American Top Team (TO) ximnasio en Coconut Creek Florida. He would later open his own ATT gym in Denver, CO, e trens entre as dúas instalacións con varios atletas respectados, incluíndo Josh Barnett, Anthony “Big Foot Silva”, e Todd Duffee.
“Tiven dúas loitas con bellator, e eu estou feliz de estar chamando a promoción miña casa,” said Lashley. “Scott Coker ea empresa realmente reavivou o meu desexo de loitar e eu estou ansioso para un gran ano con algunhas vitorias dominantes.”
Próximo día: Assist “O home máis malvado do planeta” Joe Warren defender o seu título contra o galo Marcos Galvão next Venres, Marzo 27 ás 9 / 8C En directo e gratis, só na Spike. Para máis información visite www.bellator.com.

Sobre bellator MMA

Bellator MMA é unha organización líder Artes marciais Mesturadas con moitos dos mellores loitadores do mundo. Baixo a dirección do veterano promotor loita Scott Coker, Bellator está dispoñible para case 400 millón de vivendas en todo o mundo en máis de 120 países. Nos Estados Unidos, Bellator se pode ver na Spike TV, the MMA television leader. Bellator MMA is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, orquestación de eventos en directo, desenvolvemento loitador / relacións, Procurement local, creación de patrocinio / desenvolvemento, licenzas internacional, marketing, publicidade, publicity and commission relations. Bellator is based in Santa Monica, California e de propiedade do xigante do entretemento Viacom, fogar de marcas de entretemento do mundo premier que se conectan co público a través de contido atractivo a través da televisión, filme cinematográfico, plataformas en liña e móbiles.

 

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