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Próprio Cheesesteak do Norte Philly, Sumo Steaks, é orgulhoso de Filadélfia Boxers, Bryant Jennings e Jesse Hart

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Abril 24, 2015North 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 Aço” 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 (esquerda); Sumo Steaks owner Billy Creagh and Eugene “Ciclone” Veado

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 2 de maio, em 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 “Ciclone” Veado, 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 calledthe 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 hoje à noite, because everybody is here hoje à 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 mais informações, ir a sumosteaks.com.

KENNETH SIMS JR. RETURNS THIS SATURDAY AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

 

NOVA IORQUE (Abril 23, 2015) Gary Shaw Productions invicto 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. irá enfrentar o veterano 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 disse. “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

Filadélfia (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,”Disse Cunningham
Cunningham has a record of 28-7 com 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 Março 14 em Montreal.
Steve and his wife/manager Livvy will be honored nesta sexta-feira 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)Banheiro “Apollo Kidd” Thompson has begun preparations for his Maio 22 Boxcino final bout against Brandon Adams. (17-1, 12 KO).
A luta terá lugar no Sexta-feira, Maio 22 em Corona, California and will live on ESPNSexta-feira 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, Califórnia.
Thompson (16-1, 5 KO) is coming off a 8-round split decision over previously undefeated Stanyslav Skorokhod on April 10 em Belém, PA.
I outboxed the guy,” disse 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 apresenta invicto dos médios Antoine Douglas, Do Super Middleweight Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, invicto Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez, bem 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 estável.

Bryant Jennings Arrives in NYC for Klitschko Clash

Photo by Edward Jackson / Gary Shaw Productions

 

NOVA IORQUE (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 é apresentado pela Promoções K2 eo Klitschko Management Group em associação com 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.

 

Ingressos ao preço 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. Além, 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 CLIQUE AQUI.

 

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, meu time, 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. Novamente, thank you for your support. I am grateful.” – Bronco Billy Wright

Boxcino 2015 Jr. Middleweight e semifinais pesado, a ser realizada na sexta-feira, Abril 10 no Sands Casino Resort em Belém, PA

Filadélfia (Março 31, 2015)–É menos de duas semanas longe das semifinais da Boxcino 2015 heavyweight e jr. torneios médios, que terá lugar na sexta-feira à noite, 10 de abril e será realizada no Sands Casino Resort em Belém, PA.

 

O show será transmitido ao vivo pela ESPN Friday Night Fights com as lutas Boxcino semifinal com início às 9 PM ET.

 

Todas as lutas semifinais estão agendadas para oito rodadas.

 

Na divisão dos pesos pesados, Andrey Fedosov (26-3, 21 KO) vai assumir 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 assumir Donovan Dennis (11-1, 9 KO).

 

Cojanu está saindo de uma drawbreaker 7-round conquistar Ed Fountain enquanto Dennis parou Steve Vukosa em 4 rodadas.

 

No jr. divisão dos médios, Stanyslav Skorokhod (9-0, 7 KO) batalhas John Thompson (15-1, 5 KO).

 

Skorokhod foi muito impressionante em tirar Michael Moore em quatro rodadas. Thompson levou a seis decisão unânime redonda sobre Ricardo Pinnel.

 

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

 

Adams parou Alex Perez em cinco rodadas, enquanto Gasparyan ganhou uma decisão unânime de seis redonda sobre previamente invicto Simeon Hardy.

 

A eliminatória completa será anunciada em breve.

 

This event starts at 7pm. Os preços dos ingressos são $100, $75, $50. Os bilhetes podem ser comprados em www.ticketmaster.com, 1-800-745-3000 and at the box office at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center.

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McRae para enfrentar invicto Charles Martin para NABO título sobre Klitschko-Jennings eliminatória!

 

Loureiro, MD (Março 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 acontece antes da luta pelo título mundial dos pesos pesados ​​altamente antecipado entre o campeão unificado Wladimir Klitshcko e candidato invicto Bryant Jennings. Os bilhetes estão disponíveis em Ticketmaster.com ou pelo telefone 866-858-0008.

Vindos de Laurel, MD, McRae tem um sólido 15-3 Razão profissional com 8 vitórias por nocaute. Lutando sob a bandeira Mastermind Boxe, McRae está invicto em seu último seis e perdeu apenas uma vez nos últimos cinco anos. Embora a maioria de suas lutas aconteceram em Maryland, Washington, DC e Virgínia, a 34-year-old estava fazendo lobby para uma luta contra um adversário de alto nível.

Considerado como um dos pesos pesados ​​mais brilhantes da América e mais rápido aumento dos, Martin é um notável 20-0-1 com 18 nocautes. Nascido em St. Louis, MO e sediada em Los Angeles, TAL COMO, Martin de descarrilou três adversários até então invicto em Vincent Thompson (13-0), Glendy Hernandez (10-0) e Alexander Flores (14-0), parar o que viria a ser campeão NABO. Ele também é dono de um nocaute segunda rodada sobre o ex-campeão mundial amador Joey Dawejko, que desde então marcou seis vitórias consecutivas.

"Esta é uma grande oportunidade para a minha carreira,", Disse McRae. "Nos meus olhos, Eu também estou invicto desde que ambas as minhas perdas decisão foi controversa e outra luta foi interrompida injustamente, por isso a minha posição realmente deve ser semelhante ao seu ".

McRae também está confiante de que esta luta vai trazê-lo para o próximo nível com base no que ele viu de Martin, da WBO #4 e IBF #6 classificado contendor.

"Ele é um lutador decente, mas eu não vi nada de espetacular. Eu sei o que eu posso fazer lá dentro, e isso é muito mais importante do que ter oficialmente um 0 no final do meu recorde. Quando dois lutadores entrar no ringue, independentemente de quem é suposto ser o próximo grande lutador ou não, tudo pode acontecer e esta é a minha hora de mostrar a todos o que eu estou realmente feito de!"

A McRae-Martin ataque pode aparecer como parte da transmissão internacional. Mais informações seguirão.

Bellator MMA assina Bobby Lashley, estrela do wrestling, uma extensão de contrato de longo prazo

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SANTA MONICA, Califa. (Março 20, 2015) – O Bellator MMA anunciou hoje que o superastro peso-pesado Bobby Lashley (12-2) assinou uma extensão de contrato de longo prazo com a promoção. Lashley é um perfeito 2-0 sob a bandeira Bellator, e 10 da sua 12 vitórias vieram por meio de paralisação.

 

O destaque 6'3 luta começou a treinar no esporte na idade 12, e viria a ganhar vários títulos, incluindo três campeonatos nacionais em Missouri Valley College, um Campeonato Nacional NAIA, um Campeonato do Mundo Medalha de Prata CISM e foi duas vezes Forças Armadas Wrestling Championship quando ele serviu no Exército dos Estados Unidos.
Com sua incrível pedigree de wrestling, “O Dominator” assinou um contrato de desenvolvimento com a WWE em 2004 e fez sua estréia profissional para a organização em 2005. Lashley iria lutar pela ECW e pela TNA também, mas queria provar a si mesmo no mundo do MMA.
Em 2008, Lashley começou a treinar MMA tempo integral com a American Top Team (TO) ginásio em Coconut Creek Florida. Mais tarde, ele abriria sua própria academia ATT em Denver, CO, e trens entre as duas instalações com vários atletas respeitados, incluindo Josh Barnett, Anthony “Big Foot Silva”, e Todd Duffee.
“Eu tive duas lutas com Bellator, e eu estou feliz de estar chamando a promoção minha casa,” disse Lashley. “Scott Coker ea empresa realmente reacendeu o meu desejo de lutar e eu estou ansioso para um grande ano com algumas vitórias dominantes.”
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Sobre Bellator MMA

Bellator MMA é uma organização líder Artes Marciais Misturadas com muitos dos melhores lutadores do mundo. Sob a direção do veterano promotor luta Scott Coker, Bellator está disponível para quase 400 milhão de casas em todo o mundo em mais de 120 países. Nos Estados Unidos, Bellator pode ser visto na Spike TV, o líder televisão MMA. Bellator MMA é composto de uma equipe executiva que inclui profissionais da indústria de topo na produção de televisão, orquestração de eventos ao vivo, desenvolvimento lutador / relações, procurement local, criação de patrocínio / desenvolvimento, licenciamento internacional, marketing, publicidade, publicidade e Comissão de Relações. Bellator está sediada em Santa Monica, Califórnia e de propriedade da gigante do entretenimento Viacom, lar de marcas de entretenimento do mundo premier que se conectam com o público por meio de conteúdo atraente através da televisão, filme cinematográfico, plataformas on-line e móveis.

 

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