Tag Archives: heavyweight

Boxing

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

Fi kan ọrọìwòye

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 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 ati 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
Yi Saturday, Kẹrin 25th, Philadelphia’s own undefeated American boxer, Bryant “Nipa-Nipa” Jennings, (19-0, 10 KOs) takes on Wladimir “Dr. , Irin 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 “Nipa-Nipa” bringing the World Heavyweight Championship belts back to Philadelphia.” said Billy Creagh of Sumo Steaks.
Jesse Hart (osi); 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 la. Pacquiao. They will come together on May 2nd, ni Las fegasi, 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 lalẹ, because everybody is here lalẹ.”

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. Fun alaye diẹ ẹ sii, lọ si sumosteaks.com.
Boxing, HBO Boxing

KENNETH SIMS JR. RETURNS THIS SATURDAY AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

Fi kan ọrọìwòye

 

NIU YOKI (April 23, 2015) – Gary Shaw Awọn iṣelọpọ undefeated Jr. Welterweight afojusọna, 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 wi. “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.”

 

Boxing

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

Fi kan ọrọìwòye

 

Las fegasi, 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 mile “Trek for Cures”, Run, Walk and Ride to help raise money for charities that are close to my heart,” wi 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) laarin awon miran.

 

“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 tesiwaju. “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 orúkọ oyè. 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.

Boxing, Ijoba Boxing Awọn aṣaju-ija

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

Fi kan ọrọìwòye

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 pẹlu 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 March 14 ni Montreal.
Steve and his wife/manager Livvy will be honored yi Friday 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.
Boxcino, Boxing, ESPN Friday Night njà

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

Fi kan ọrọìwòye
Newark, Awon ara New Jersey (April 21, 2015)— John “Apollo Kidd” Thompson has begun preparations for his Le 22 Boxcino final bout against Brandon Adams. (17-1, 12 KO ká).
Awọn ija yoo ya ibi lori Friday, Le 22 in Corona, California and will live on ESPNFriday Night njà.
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 ká) is coming off a 8-round split decision over previously undefeated Stanyslav Skorokhod on April 10 ni Betlehemu, PA.
“I outboxed the guy,” Said 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 ni igbega ẹya undefeated Middleweight Antoine Douglas, Super Middleweight ká Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, undefeated Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez bi daradara bi Jr. Middleweight John Thompson, Jr., undefeated Welterweight Jerrell Harris,undefeated Super Bantamweight Qa'id Muhammad, undefeated lightweight Oscar Bonilla ati Light Heavyweight Lavarn Harvell si GH3 ni igbega idurosinsin.
Boxing, HBO Boxing

Bryant Jennings Arrives in NYC for Klitschko Clash

Fi kan ọrọìwòye

Photo by Edward Jackson / Gary Shaw Awọn iṣelọpọ

 

NIU YOKI (April 20, 2015) – Gary Shaw Awọn iṣelọpọ undefeated heavyweight contender, Bryant “Nipa-Nipa” 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 ti gbekalẹ nipasẹ K2 ni igbega ati awọn Klitschko Management Group ni sepo pẹlu Gary Shaw Awọn iṣelọpọ and will be televised Live on HBO World Championship Boxing®beginning at 10:00 p.m. ATI/PT in the United States and RTL in Germany.

 

ALI vs. SANTANA is presented by K2 Promotions in association with Gary Shaw Awọn iṣelọpọ ati Golden Ọmọkùnrin ni igbega.

 

Tiketi da owole ni $1000, $600, $300, $200 ati $100 may be purchased through the Madison Square Garden Box Office, www.TheGarden.com atiwww.Ticketmaster.com.

Boxing

“BRONCO” BILLY WRIGHT TO TREK 500 MILES FOR CHARITY

Fi kan ọrọìwòye
“BRONCO” Billy Wright
TO TREK 500 MILES FOR CHARITY
Bronco Billy Wright's 500 Mile Trek for Cures Mission

 

Las fegasi, 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. Ni afikun, 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 KILIKI IBI.

 

“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. Lẹẹkansi, thank you for your support. I am grateful.” – Bronco Billy Wright

Boxcino, Boxing, ESPN Boxing

Boxcino 2015 Jr. Middleweight ati Heavyweight semifinals lati wa ni waye lori Friday, April 10 ni awọn Sands Casino ohun asegbeyin ti ni Betlehemu, PA

Fi kan ọrọìwòye

Philadelphia (March 31, 2015)–O ti wa ni kere ju meji ọsẹ kuro lati semifinals ti Boxcino 2015 heavyweight ati JR. middleweight awọn ere-idije ti yoo gba ibi lori Friday night, Kẹrin 10th ati ki o yoo wa ni o waye ni Sands Casino asegbeyin ni Betlehemu, PA.

 

Awọn show yoo wa ni televised ifiwe lori ESPN ká Friday Night jà pẹlu awọn Boxcino semifinal njà, ti o bẹrẹ ni 9 PM et.

 

Gbogbo semifinal bouts ti wa ni se eto fun mẹjọ iyipo.

 

Ni awọn heavyweight pipin, Nikita Fedosov (26-3, 21 KO ká) yoo gba lori Lenroy Thomas (19-3, 8 KO ká). 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.

 

Ni awọn keji semifinal, Răzvan Cojanu (13-1, 7 KO ká) yoo gba lori Donovan Dennis (11-1, 9 KO ká).

 

Cojanu ti wa ni bọ si pa a 7-yika drawbreaker win lori Ed Orisun nigba ti Dennis duro Steve Vukosa ni 4-iyipo.

 

Ni awọn JR. middleweight pipin, Stanyslav Skorokhod (9-0, 7 KO ká) ogun John Thompson (15-1, 5 KO ká).

 

Skorokhod wà gan ìkan-ni mu jade Michael Moore ni merin iyipo. Thompson si mu a mefa yika unanimous ipinnu lori Ricardo Pinnel.

 

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

 

Adams duro Alex Peresi ni marun iyipo nigba ti Gasparyan gba a mefa-yika unanimous ipinnu lori tẹlẹ undefeated Simeoni Hardy.

 

A ni kikun undercard yoo wa ni kede Kó.

 

Eleyi iṣẹlẹ bẹrẹ ni 7pm. Ticket iye owo wa $100, $75, $50. Tickets le wa ni ra ni www.ticketmaster.com, 1-800-745-3000 ati ni awọn apoti ọfiisi ni awọn Sands Betlehemu ti oyan Center.

Fun ẹrí, olubasọrọ: Marc Abrams ni marc@banner-promotions.com

Tẹle Banner ni igbega lori awujo media fun gbogbo awọn ti titun Banner ati # Boxcino2015 awọn imudojuiwọn:

BannerBoxing #TeamBanner ; @ Boxcino2015 #Boxcino

Facebook.com/BannerPromotions; instagram.com/BannerBoxing
Boxing

McRae lati koju si unbeaten Charles Martin fun NABO Title on Klitschko-Jennings undercard!

Fi kan ọrọìwòye

 

Laurel, Dókítà (March 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 Saturday, April 25 ni Madison Square Ọgbà.

Awọn ija gba ibi saju si gíga ti ifojusọna aye heavyweight akọle ija laarin awọn ti iṣọkan asiwaju Wladimir Klitshcko ati undefeated contender Bryant Jennings. Tiketi wa o si wa lori Ticketmaster.com tabi nipa pipe 866-858-0008.

Hailing lati Laurel, Dókítà, McRae ni o ni a ri to 15-3 ọjọgbọn Leja pẹlu 8 AamiEye nipa knockout. Ija labẹ awọn Mastermind Boxing asia, McRae jẹ unbeaten ninu re kẹhin mefa ati ki o ti sọnu kan lẹẹkan ninu awọn kẹhin marun years. Biotilejepe julọ ti re njà ti ya ibi ni Maryland, Washington, DC ati Virginia, awọn 34-odun-atijọ ti a ti nparowa fun ija a lodi si a oke ogbontarigi FOE.

Bi ọkan ninu awọn America ká brightest ki o si sare nyara heavyweights, Martin jẹ ẹya to dayato 20-0-1 pẹlu 18 knockouts. Bi ni St. Louis, MO ati orisun jade ti Los Angeles, BI ELEYI, Martin ká kaleô meta ni iṣaaju unbeaten ọta ni Vincent Thompson (13-0), Glendy Hernandez (10-0) ati Alexander Flores (14-0), idekun nigbamii lati di NABO asiwaju. O si tun ti o ni a keji yika knockout lori tele aye magbowo asiwaju Joey Dawejko, ti o ti niwon gba wọle mefa gbooro victories.

"Eleyi jẹ nla kan anfani fun mi ọmọ,"Wi McRae. "Ni oju mi, Mo wa tun undefeated niwon mejeji ti mi ìpinnu adanu wà ti ariyanjiyan ati awọn miiran ija a duro aiṣõtọ, ki mi ipo gan yẹ ki o wa iru si rẹ. "

McRae jẹ tun igboya wipe yi ija ti wa ni lilọ si mu u lọ si tókàn ipele da lori ohun ti o ti n ri ti Martin, awọn WBO ká #4 ati IBF ká #6 ni ipo contender.

"O ni kan bojumu Onija ṣugbọn emi kò ri ohunkohun ti iyanu. Mo mọ ohun ti mo le se ni nibẹ ati awọn ti o ni jina siwaju sii pataki ju ifowosi nini kan 0 ni opin ti mi o gba. Nigba ti meji awọn onija gba ni iwọn laiwo ti o ti wa ni ikure lati wa ni awọn tókàn nla Onija tabi ko, ohunkohun ti o le ṣẹlẹ si yi ni mi akoko lati fi gbogbo ènìyàn ohun ti Mo n iwongba ti ṣe ti!"

Awọn McRae-Martin ija le han bi ara ti awọn ilu okeere ti telecast. Alaye siwaju sii yoo tẹle.

Bellator, adalu ti ologun ona, gídígbò

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

Fi kan ọrọìwòye

Follow us on Twitter Easy tweet: BellatorMMA signs a long-term contract extension with wrestling superstarFightBobby! #BellatorMMA

Photo Ike Bellator MMA / Eric Coleman


SANTA Monica, Calif. (March 20, 2015) – Bellator MMA announced today that superstar heavyweight Bobby Lashley (12-2) ti wole kan gun-igba guide itẹsiwaju pẹlu awọn igbega. Lashley is a perfect 2-0 labẹ awọn Bellator asia, ati 10 ti re 12 victories ti wá nipa ọna ti stoppage.

 

Awọn 6'3 gídígbò standout bere si ikẹkọ ni idaraya ni ọjọ ori 12, ati ki o yoo lọ lori lati win orisirisi oyè pẹlu mẹta National Championships ni Missouri afonifoji College, ohun NAIA National asiwaju, a CISM World asiwaju Silver Fadaka ati ki o kan meji-akoko ologun Ijakadi asiwaju nigbati o yoo wa ni United States Army.
Pẹlu rẹ iyanu gídígbò ka, “Awọn Dominator” wole a idagbasoke guide pẹlu awọn WWE ni 2004 ki o si ṣe rẹ ọjọgbọn keôsan-fun ajo ni 2005. Lashley would go on to fight for ECW and TNA as well, ṣugbọn fe si lati fi mule ara rẹ ni awọn aye ti MMA.
Ni 2008, Lashley bẹrẹ ikẹkọ ni MMA ni kikun akoko pẹlu awọn American Top Egbe (TO) -idaraya ni agbon Creek Florida. He would later open his own ATT gym in Denver, Alájẹṣẹkù, ati awọn reluwe laarin awọn meji ohun elo pẹlu orisirisi bọwọ elere pẹlu Josh Barnett, Anthony “Big Foot Silva”, ati Todd Duffee.
“Mo ti sọ ní meji njà pẹlu Bellator, ati ki o Mo wa dun lati wa ni pipe ni igbega mi ile,” said Lashley. “Scott Coker ati awọn ile-iṣẹ ti gan reignited mi ifẹ lati ja ati ki o Mo n wa siwaju si kan tobi odun pẹlu diẹ ninu awọn ako AamiEye.”
ỌSẸ TI N BỌ: Watch “Awọn Baddest Eniyan lori ile aye” Joe Warren dabobo rẹ bantamweight akọle lodi si Marcos Galvao itele Friday, March 27 ni 9 / 8c Live ati Free, nikan lori Spike. Fun alaye diẹ ẹ ibewo www.bellator.com.

About Bellator MMA

Bellator MMA jẹ asiwaju a ADALU ologun Arts agbari ifihan ọpọlọpọ awọn ti awọn ti o dara ju awọn onija ni aye. Labẹ awọn itọsọna ti oniwosan ija olugbeleke Scott Coker, Bellator wa si fere 400 milionu ile agbaye ni lori 120 awọn orilẹ-ede. Ni awọn United States, Bellator le wa ni ri lori TV Spike, awọn MMA tẹlifisiọnu olori. Bellator MMA ti wa ni agbajo ti ẹya executive egbe ti o ni oke ile ise akosemose ni tẹlifisiọnu gbóògì, ifiwe ìṣẹlẹ orchestration, Onija idagbasoke / ajosepo, ibi isere igbankan, igbowo ẹda / idagbasoke, okeere asẹ ni, tita, ìpolówó, sagbaye ati Igbimo ajosepo. Bellator ti wa ni orisun ni Santa Monica, California ati ohun ini nipasẹ Idanilaraya omiran Viacom, ile si aye di Giwa Idanilaraya burandi ti o sopọ pẹlu olugbo nipasẹ ọranyan akoonu kọja tẹlifisiọnu, išipopada aworan, online ati ki o mobile awọn iru ẹrọ.

 

About Spike TV:

Spike TV wa ni 98.7 milionu ile ati ki o jẹ kan pipin ti Viacom Media Awọn nẹtiwọki. A kuro ti Viacom (NASDAQ: Nipasẹ, VIAB), Viacom Media Awọn nẹtiwọki jẹ ọkan ninu awọn ile aye asiwaju creators ti siseto ati akoonu kọja gbogbo media awọn iru ẹrọ. Spike TV ká Internet adiresi ni www.spike.com ati fun soke-si-ni-iṣẹju ati iṣẹju archival tẹ alaye ati awọn fọto wà, be Spike TV ká tẹ Aaye ni http://www.spike.com/press. Tẹle wa lori Twitter spiketvpr fun awọn ti titun ni kikan awọn imudojuiwọn iroyin, sile-ni-sile alaye ati awọn fọto.