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

FILADELFIA, Pennsylvania, April 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 och 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) Cheeses
Detta Lördag, 25 april, Philadelphia’s own undefeated American boxer, Bryant “By-By” Jennings, (19-0, 10 Kos) takes on Wladimir “Dr. Stål Hammer” 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 “By-By” bringing the World Heavyweight Championship belts back to Philadelphia.said Billy Creagh of Sumo Steaks.

Jesse Hart (vänster); Sumo Steaks owner Billy Creagh and Eugene “Cyklon” 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, i 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 “Cyklon” 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 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 i kväll, because everybody is here i kväll.”

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. För mer information, gå till sumosteaks.com.

KENNETH SIMS JR. RETURNS THIS SATURDAY AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

 

NEW YORK (April 23, 2015) Gary Shaw Productions obesegrat Jr. Weltervikt utsikter, 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. kommer att möta veteran Luis Rodriguez (3-2, 2 Kos) i en 6-runda anfall.

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 sa. “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 “HALVVILD HÄST” BILLY WRIGHT COMPLETES 500 MILE TREK FOR CHARITY

 

LAS VEGAS, NV (April 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,” sade Bronco Billy Wright. “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) bl.

 

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 fortsatte. “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) Silver titlar. 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

Philadelphia (April 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,”Said Cunningham
Cunningham has a record of 28-7 med 13 knockouts. 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 Mars 14 i Montreal.
Steve and his wife/manager Livvy will be honored denna fredag 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 (April 21, 2015)John “Apollo Kidd” Thompson has begun preparations for his Maj 22 Boxcino final bout against Brandon Adams. (17-1, 12 KO: s).
Kampen kommer att ske på Fredag, Maj 22 i Corona, California and will live on ESPNFredag 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, Kalifornien.
Thompson (16-1, 5 KO: s) is coming off a 8-round split decision over previously undefeated Stanyslav Skorokhod on April 10 i Betlehem, PA.
I outboxed the guy,” säger 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 Kampanjer terar obesegrad mellanvikt Antoine Douglas, Super mellanvikt Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, obesegrad Super Boxning Adam Lopez samt Jr. Mellanvikt John Thompson, Jr, obesegrade weltervikt Jerrell Harris,obesegrad Super Bantamvikt Qa'id Mohammad, obesegrad lätta Oscar Bonilla och Lätt Tungvikt Lavarn Harvell till GH3 Kampanjer stabila.

Bryant Jennings Arrives in NYC for Klitschko Clash

Photo by Edward Jackson / Gary Shaw Productions

 

NEW YORK (April 20, 2015) – Gary Shaw Productions obesegrad tungviktig utmanare, Bryant “By-By” 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 K2 kampanjer och Klitschko Management Group i association med Gary Shaw Productions and will be televised Live on HBO World Championship Boxing®beginning at 10:00 p.m. OCH/PT in the United States and RTL in Germany.

 

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

 

Biljetter kostar $1000, $600, $300, $200 och $100 may be purchased through the Madison Square Garden Box Office, www.TheGarden.com ochwww.Ticketmaster.com.

“HALVVILD HÄST” BILLY WRIGHT TO TREK 500 MILES FOR CHARITY

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

 

LAS VEGAS, NV (April 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. Dessutom, 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 KLICKA HÄR.

 

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, mitt lag, 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. Igen, thank you for your support. I am grateful.” – Bronco Billy Wright

Boxcino 2015 Jr. Mellanvikt och Heavyweight semifinal kommer att hållas på fredag, April 10 på Sands Casino Resort i Betlehem, PA

Philadelphia (Mars 31, 2015)–Det är mindre än två veckor kvar till semifinal i Boxcino 2015 tungvikt och jr. mellanvikt turneringar som kommer att äga rum på fredag ​​kväll, 10 april och kommer att hållas på Sands Casino Resort i Betlehem, PA.

 

Showen kommer att sändas i TV live på ESPN: s Friday Night Fights med Boxcino semifinal slagsmål börjar vid 9 PM ET.

 

Alla semifinal skjutningarna är planerad till åtta omgångar.

 

I tungvikt divisionen, Andrey Fedosov (26-3, 21 KO: s) kommer att ta på Lenroy Thomas (19-3, 8 KO: s). Fedosov is coming off a first round pounding of Nate Heaven while Thomas won a 7-round drawbreaker over former U.S. Olympian Jason Estrada.

 

I den andra semifinalen, Razvan Cojanu (13-1, 7 KO: s) kommer att ta på Donovan Dennis (11-1, 9 KO: s).

 

Cojanu kommer från en 7-round drawbreaker vinna över Ed Fountain medan Dennis slutade Steve Vukosa i 4-rundor.

 

I jr. mellanvikt, Stanyslav Skorokhod (9-0, 7 KO: s) strider John Thompson (15-1, 5 KO: s).

 

Skorokhod var mycket imponerande i att ta ut Michael Moore i fyra omgångar. Thompson tog en sex runda enhälligt beslut över Ricardo Pinnel.

 

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

 

Adams slutade Alex Perez fem omgångar medan Gasparyan vann en sex-runda enhälligt beslut över tidigare obesegrade Simeon Hardy.

 

En fullständig card kommer att meddelas inom kort.

 

This event starts at 7pm. Biljettpriserna är $100, $75, $50. Biljetter kan köpas på www.ticketmaster.com, 1-800-745-3000 and at the box office at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center.

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McRae att möta obesegrade Charles Martin för Nabo Titel på Klitschko-Jennings card!

 

Laurel, MD (Mars 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 Lördag, April 25 på Madison Square Garden.

Den skjutningen sker innan den efterlängtade världs tungvikt titel kamp mellan enad mästare Wladimir Klitshcko och obesegrad utmanare Bryant Jennings. Biljetter finns på Ticketmaster.com eller genom att ringa 866-858-0008.

Amerikanskt från Laurel, MD, McRae har en gedigen 15-3 professionell liggare med 8 segrar genom knockout. Fighting under Mastermind Boxing banner, McRae är obesegrad i sin senaste sex och har förlorat bara en gång under de senaste fem åren. Även om de flesta av hans matcher har ägt rum i Maryland, Washington, DC och Virginia, den 34-årige hade lobbat för ett anfall mot en top notch fiende.

Betraktas som en av USA: s skarpaste och snabbaste stigande tungviktare, Martin är en enastående 20-0-1 med 18 knockouts. Född i St. Louis, MO och med bas i Los Angeles, SÅSOM, Martins spårade ur tre tidigare obesegrade fiender i Vincent Thompson (13-0), Glendy Hernandez (10-0) och Alexander Flores (14-0), stoppa senare att bli Nabo mästare. Han äger också en andra omgång knockout över förre världs amatör mästare Joey Dawejko, som har sedan gjorde sex raka segrar.

"Det här är en stor möjlighet för min karriär,"Sade McRae. "I mina ögon, Jag är också obesegrad sedan båda mina beslut förluster var kontroversiell och den andra matchen stoppades orättvist, så min ställning egentligen bör likna hans. "

McRae är också övertygad om att denna kamp kommer att föra honom till nästa nivå baserat på vad han sett av Martin, WBO s #4 och IBF s #6 rankad kandidat.

"Han är en hygglig fighter men jag såg inte något spektakulärt. Jag vet vad jag kan göra i det och det är mycket viktigare än officiellt ha en 0 I slutet av min rekord. När två fighters får i ringen oavsett vem som är tänkt att bli nästa stora kämpe eller inte, allt kan hända och det här är min tid att visa alla vad jag verkligen gjort av!"

Den McRae-Martin skjutningen kan visas som en del av den internationella telecast. Mer information kommer.

Bellator MMA tecknar brottning stjärnan Bobby Lashley till ett långsiktigt avtal förlängning

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SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Mars 20, 2015) – Bellator MMA meddelade idag att superstar tungvikt Bobby Lashley (12-2) har tecknat ett långsiktigt avtal förlängning med främjandet. Lashley är en perfekt 2-0 under Bellator banderoll, och 10 av hans 12 segrar har kommit i form av stopp.

 

Den 6'3 brottning enastående började träna i sporten på ålder 12, och skulle gå på att vinna flera titlar däribland tre SM-guld på Missouri Valley College, en NAIA National Championship, en CISM VM silvermedalj och en två-tiden Försvarsmakten Wrestling Championship när han tjänstgjorde i den amerikanska armén.
Med sin fantastiska brottning stamtavla, “Dominator” tecknat ett utvecklingsavtal med WWE i 2004 och gjorde sin professionella debut för organisationen i 2005. Lashley skulle gå på att kämpa för ECW och TNA samt, men ville bevisa sig själv i en värld av MMA.
I 2008, Lashley började träna i MMA heltid med den amerikanska Top Team (ATT) gymmet i Coconut Creek Florida. Han skulle senare öppna sin egen ATT gym i Denver, CO, och tåg mellan de två anläggningar med flera respekte idrottare inklusive Josh Barnett, Anthony “Big Foot Silva”, och Todd Duffee.
“Jag har haft två slagsmål med Bellator, och jag är glad att ringa främjandet mitt hem,” Said Lashley. “Scott Coker och företaget har verkligen reignited min önskan att kämpa och jag ser fram emot en enorm år med några dominerande vinner.”
NÄSTA VECKA: Watch “Den Baddest Man på planeten” Joe Warren försvara sin bantamvikt titel mot Marcos Galvao nästa Fredag, Mars 27 vid 9 / 8c Live och gratis, Endast på Spike. För mer information besök www.bellator.com.

Om Bellator MMA

Bellator MMA är en ledande Mixed Martial Arts organisation med många av de bästa fighters i världen. Under ledning av veteranen kamp promotor Scott Coker, Bellator är tillgänglig för nästan 400 miljon världen i över 120 länder. I USA, Bellator kan ses på Spike TV, MMA televisions ledare. Bellator MMA består av en ledningsgrupp som omfattar bästa yrkesmän inom TV-produktion, live-event orkestrering, jaktplan utveckling / förbindelser, plats upphandling, skapande sponsring / utveckling, internationell licensiering, marknadsföring, reklam, publicitet och provisionsrelationer. Bellator är baserat i Santa Monica, Kalifornien och ägs av underhållning jätten Viacom, hem till världens främsta underhållning varumärken som ansluter med publiken genom övertygande innehåll över tv, spelfilm, online och mobila plattformar.

 

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Spike TV är tillgänglig i 98.7 miljoner hem och är en division av MTV Networks. En enhet av Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), MTV Networks är en av världens ledande skapare av programmering och innehåll över alla medieplattformar. Spike TV: s Internetadress är www.spike.com och för upp-to-the-minuten och arkivpressinformation och fotografier, besöka Spike TV: s press webbplats på http://www.spike.com/press. Följ oss på Twitter spiketvpr för det senaste inom bryta nyhetsuppdateringar, bakom-kulisserna information och bilder.