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SAU NTAWV HAUV NO: BRONCO BILLY WRIGHT

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LAS VEGAS (Lub peb hlis ntuj 3, 2015) – 50-xyoo WBC #17 heavyweight contender, “Bronco” Billy Wright (46-4, 37 KOs), yog tshaj ob lub lim piam ntawm nws bout yavtom ntej 10-muab lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim nrog Gilberto Matheus Domingos (22-2, 20 KOs). Tus bout yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau Peb Ko paj twv txiaj yuam pov nyob rau Fort McDowell, Arizona rau lub RJJ Boxing Promotions daim ntawv Lub peb hlis ntuj 13, 2015. Bronco Billy Wright muab nws xav rau cov kev kawm yeej rog thiab defending nws WBC LATIN MISKAS thiab FECARBOX lub npe.

 

Bronco Billy rau kev kawm khaib preparations….

“Kev kawm yeej rog lawm tawv no ua ke ntawm. Kuv twb tau khwv tiag tiag kom tau zoo zoo lawm kuv txoj sia. Kuv tus kws qhia Rafael Garcia ❏ Jr ❏. muaj kuv ua tej leej ntawm lub thawv kawm txoj kev uas kuv cov style boxing real lig lawm. Peb yog finishing peb hnub kawg ntawm sparring lub lim tiam no. Kuv yuav npaj mus coj tau nws Friday tom ntej.

 

Bronco Billy muab nws xav rau nws bout nrog Domingos….

“Kuv paub Domingos yuav tau nrhiav qhov knockout li kuv kuv, ces peb mam saib leej twg lands foob pob thawj. Nyiam nyob rau hauv tag nrho kuv fights, Kuv mam li yuav tau saib thaum xaus rau kev sib ntaus. Yog hais tias kuv yuav tau mus ib co ntxiv rounds, Kuv tau nrog cov uas, raws li kuv cov boxing zoo zoo lawm. Nws tseem yuav mus saj ib txhia kuv lub hwj chim, yog tseeb.

 

Bronco Billy comments rau defending nws cov WBC lub npe….

“Defending kuv WBC LATIN MISKAS thiab FECARBOX lub npe yog ib tug zoo nkauj big deal rau kuv. Nws yog kuv tus leverage mus lwv nyob rau sab saum toj rau theem li kuv sim nrib pleb saum kaum nyob rau lub WBC. Txoj cai tam sim no kuv yog tus nyob #17, tab sis kuv yuav tsiv mus nyob nrog rau kev sib ntaus txhua xyoo no.

 

Bronco Billy thaam tau heavyweight contender 50 - xyoos….

“Qib hnub nyoog no kuv xav tias muaj muaj zog ces kuv muaj ib qho uas thaum kuv yau. Nws yog tus qub txiv neej lub zog kuv twv koj hu tau rau nws. Kuv yog smarter, wiser thiab kev qhuab qhia ntxiv nyob rau qib hauv kuv tej hauj lwm no. Kuv muaj ib lub hom phiaj ua heavyweight tau zus ib ntawm lub ntiaj teb thiab txug ntau dua puas yog. Ntau cov kev contenders sab saum toj no shying txhob ntaus kuv. Kuv cia li xav mus khwv tau kuv lub sijhawm thiab tua tau qhov zoo tshaj plaws.

 

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Luv nqi tickets $20 kev pub, $35 thiab $50, nyob rau ntawm kev muag lawm tam sim no thiab muas tau hu rau Bronco Billy Wright tom (702) 524-3331.

 

Tus Peb Ko paj twv txiaj yuam pov yog nyob 10424 North Fort McDowell Road, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264. Qhov rooj qhib thaum 6:00 P.M. kev sib ntaus thawj yog tus 7:00 P.M.

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Bronco Billy Wright – The Tale Of A 50-Year Old Contender

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The man is 50 years old and has a belly that protrudes in a manner that suggests his blood pressure and cholesterol levels are in code red territory.

 

Not so, says “Bronco” Billy Wright, the most unlikely of heavyweight contenders I have come across in my decades of covering this red light district of a sport.

 

“I can hold a lemon meringue pie in one hand and a pumpkin pie in the other and still knock you out!” says the Las Vegas resident (46-4, 37 knockouts) in a recent phoner.

 

Wright, who debuted as a pro in 1986 after taking to boxing to get back in shape after breaking his back in a workplace accident, told me he’s set to glove up on Lub peb hlis ntuj 13 at We Ko Pa Casino in Fort McDowell, AZ against Gilberto Matheus Domingos, ib 22-2 (20 KOs) Brazilian.

 

It’s the first fight in the US since 2012 for Wright, who has made Bolivia his ring home away from home of late. “Fighting in America is very important,” said the boxer, rated No. 17 at heavyweight by the WBC. “This comeback is a difficult one to accept for people. I had to go abroad to get fights. Fighting here, I would have just been a club fighter and, nothing against that, but that’s not what I want.”

 

What he wants, he says, is for you simply to tune in and judge him by his merits, not his age or the fact that he has too much of a fondness for sweets. Roy Jones Jr.’s group is willing to give Wright a shot and put him on this card and he’s hoping you have an open mind as well.

 

“See for yourself! Yes, I’m 50 but it works to my advantage. I relax; I have my priorities in check. I don’t drink, don’t do the crazy stuff I did in my 20s and 30s, drinking beer, chasing skirts. Tsis yog, I’m not the bodybuilder, Adonis-type people have come to expect. I’m an old-school fighter. You had, back in the ’80s, Larry Holmes, Tim Witherspoon, Tony Tubbs; I’m more like a lumberjack. If you’re looking to see a body, save your money but otherwise come to see me and an exciting knockout fight. You’re going to see that for sure.” Continue Reading…

 

 

Luv nqi tickets $20 kev pub, $35 thiab $50, nyob rau ntawm kev muag lawm tam sim no thiab muas tau hu rau Bronco Billy Wright tom (702) 524-3331.

 

Tus Peb Ko paj twv txiaj yuam pov yog nyob 10424 North Fort McDowell Road, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264. Qhov rooj qhib thaum 6:00 P.M. kev sib ntaus thawj yog tus 7:00 P.M.

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Lippe-Morrison to face Richard Dawson March 7

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Miami, OK (Lub ob hlis ntuj 26, 2015) – Heavyweight knockout king Trey Lippe-Morrison faces his toughest opponent to date when he battles Richard Dawson Hnub vas xaum, Lub peb hlis ntuj 7 in the six round main event of “Four State Franchise” at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, OK.

 

The card is presented by Holden Productions and tickets from $30 are on sale now by calling 918-542-9400 or going to Buffalorun.com.

 

Hailing from nearby Tulsa, OK, Lippe-Morrison’s a perfect 6-0 with all of his wins coming by knockout. Like his late, great father Tommy Morrison, Trey’s a big draw and has world class punching power. Having stopped each of his last five foes in less than two minutes, Lippe-Morrison is eager to show the world that he can go rounds if needed.

 

Standing across the ring from Lippe-Morrison will be fellow Oklahoman Richard Dawson of Okmulgee. A nine fight veteran, Dawson’s 5-2-2 with three wins by KO. Known for having an excellent chin, Dawson has never been stopped and scored a huge upset by besting Ty Cobb (16-3) in June 2013.

 

Interestingly enough, Dawson’s father Anthony Cooks was scheduled to fight Tommy Morrison November 3, 1996 in Japan but was replaced due to out of the ring issues. Dawson however believes that he’ll make up for his father’s missed opportunity.

 

“I honestly don’t know much about Trey besides that he’s only fought bums,” said the ultra confident Dawson. “I’m coming to bring the fight to him and control the action. I’m extra motivated after my last fight (a loss in a rematch against Cobb). I’ve heard he’s good but I’m going to prove to everybody what I can do!”

 

The confident and respectful Lippe-Morrison sees it differently.

 

“This is a big fight for me. I’m moving up to six rounds and Dawson’s been six multiple times. I expect this to be a good fight and will leave the trash talking to him. I’m bringing my A game and I think it will be all he can handle. My talking is done in the ring.”

 

“Richard Dawson is an excellent test for Trey and he’s extremely confident that he’s going to pull off the upset,” said promoter Tony Holden. “Everybody wants to know if Trey can box and how he’ll do after the first few rounds. I’ve seen Dawson fight multiple times and he’s a tough fighter with an excellent chin. He should be able to test Trey for the first time in his career. At the same time, Trey has the kind of power that can end a fight at any time. That is what makes this fight so interesting!”

 

Heavyweight hopeful Kenzie Witt-Morrison ofBartlesville, OK risks his 3-0 record in a four round scrap against an opponent to be announced. The popular Witt-Morrison’s won all three of his bouts by knockout and is Morrison’s son and Lippe-Morrison’s half brother.

 

Unbeaten welterweight Jesse Cook of Seneca, MO risks his 14-0 record against battle-tested Michigan native Patrick Boozer over eight rounds. The talented Cook’s won most of the rounds he’s fought as a pro, scoring a clear-cut decision over 35 fight veteran Larry Smith last December. At 7-3 nrog 2 knockouts, Boozer’s coming off an impressive victory, upsetting Anthony Young (10-0) in October 2014.

 

Bartlesville, OK’s Jarrett Rouse will look to improve to 5-0 when he squares off against Steve Kolin, 2-2, ofHarrison, AR. The Rouse-Colin contest is scheduled for four rounds in the welterweight division.

 

Additional bouts and opponents will be announced shortly.

 

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Boxcino 2015 ❏ Jr ❏. Middleweight thiab Heavyweight semifinals yuav tsum nyob rau hnub Friday, Tim 10 ntawm lub Resort Sands twv txiaj yuam pov rau hauv Bethlehem, PAJ

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Bethlehem, PAJ (Lub ob hlis ntuj 26, 2015)–Txog rau hnub Friday hmo ntuj, Tim 10, ib hmo boxing tshwj xeeb yuav commence ntawm tus Sands twv txiaj yuam pov Resort nyob Bethlehem, PAJ, raws li tus Boxcino 2015 ❏ Jr ❏. Middleweight & Heavyweight semifinals yuav muaj sijhawm teem rau lub qub yav tsaus ntuj.
Qhia tau tias qhov nce yog Arthur Pelullo Banner Promotions thiab yuav tsum broadcasted live rau Lub ESPN Hnub vas Xuv Hmo ntuj Fights tom 9 p.m. LI nyob ESPN2
Nyob ob lub lim piam, lub quarterfinals muab qhov chaw nyob rau hauv ob chav haujlwm Mental, thiab cov match ib ce rau Tim 10 muaj raws li nram no:
Nyob rau hauv cov ❏ Jr ❏. Middleweight faib:
Brandon Adams (16-1, 11 KO's) yuav tua Vito Gasparyan (15-3-5, 8 KO's) thaum lubStanyslav Skorokhod (9-0, 7 KO's) battles John Thompson (15-1, 5 KO's).
Nyob hauv txoj kev faib Heavyweight:
Andrey Fedosov (26-3, 21 KO's) yuav siv tau Lenroy Thomas (19-3, 9 KO's) thiabRazvan Cojanu (13-1, 7 KO's) Squares nrog Donovan Dennis (13-2, 10 KO's).
Tag nrho plaub Boxcino semifinal bouts yog teem rau lub rounds yim.
“Peb cov pog mus yuav nqa tus Boxcino semifinals mus rau lub Sands nyob Bethlehem,” hais Banner Promotions President Arthur Pelullo.
“Nws yuav tsum tau ib hmo boxing los txiav txim seb leej twg tus finalists yuav muaj nyob rau hauv cov ❏ Jr ❏ yawm suab. Middleweight thiab Heavyweight zaus.”

Qhov kev tshwm sim no pib thaum 7PM. Tus nqi pib yog $100, $75, $50. Daim pib yuav raug muas ntawm www.ticketmaster.com, 1-800-745-3000 thiab ntawm lub office box Sands qhov chaw Event.

 

Ua raws li cov Banner Promotions ntawm kev tawm rau tag nrho cov tseeb Banner thiab #Boxcino2015 tshiab:

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Fedosov, Dennis, Thomas and Cojanu advance in Boxcino Heavyweight tournament

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Fedosov, Cojanu, Dennis and Thomas
Verona, NY (Lub ob hlis ntuj 22, 2015)—Andrey Fedosov, Donovan Dennis, Lenroy Thomas thiab Razvan Cojanu all scored victories in their quarterfinal bouts in the Boxcino Heavyweight tournament at the Turning Stone Resort Casino.
The show was promoted by Banner Promotions and was broadcasted live on ESPN’sHnub vas Xuv Hmo ntuj Fights.
All Boxcino bouts were scheduled for 6 muab suav.
Dennis took out previously undefeated Steve Vukosa in round four.
Dennis dominating Vukosa
Dennis was the much quicker fighter from the outset and landed hard shots on Vukosa from early on. Nyob rau hauv peb hloov, Dennis dropped Vukosa from a hard combination. Vukosa was never the same as he was staggered a few more times and even looked like he had no defense as he tried to turn his back several times on Dennis until he was dropped again in the fourth round and the fight was stopped at2:52.
Dennis, 222 lbs of Davenport, Iowa is now 13-2 nrog 10 knockouts. Vukosa, 218 lbs of Quincy, Massachusetts is now 10-1.
“He was a patient fighter and early on, I took what I could get,” said Dennis. “I was working off my jab and started to connect. I trained very hard and I had a lot more in the tank. I was a little mad that it was stopped early. I can’t wait to get back in the gym and work on getting better.”
Andrey Fedosov scored an emphatic 1st round stoppage over Nate Heaven
In round one, Fedosov dropped Heaven with a thudding left hook. He sent him to the canvas for a 2nd time with a devastating three punch combination that sent Heaven to the deck for a second time and the fight was stopped at 2:53.
Fedosov knocking Heaven Down
Fedosov of Los Angeles via Russia is now 24-3 nrog 21 knockouts. Heaven, 227 lbs of Ocla, IBCE. is now 9-2.
“Everything went as planned,” said Fedosov. “My plan was to shorten the distance and use my power and you see what happened.”
Razvan Cojanu won a drawbreaker decision over Ed Fountain.
Fountain did his best to get inside and force that action under the ineffective jab of Cojanu. Both guys had success on the inside during the grueling fight and the bout was even after six.
Fountain started the 7th with a nice left that split open the right eyelid of of Cojanu. Cojanu was able to fight back and land a hard combination on the ropes and that proved to be the difference in the fight.
Cojanu, 265 lbs of Las Vegas via Romania is now 13-1. Fountain, 236 1/2 lbs of Furguson, MO is now 10-1.
Cojanu and Fountain
“I could not see anything and I won the fight with one eye,” said Cojanu.
“Buddy McGirt told me to jab more and that could have made it easier.”
Said Fountain, “I fought hard. The referee did not help me but I will see Razvan again after the tournament.
Lenroy Thomas opened up the Boxcino quarterfinals with a drawbreaker decision over former U.S. Olympian Jason Estrada.
Each guy traded some good shots over the first two-plus rounds. Thomas landed a solid three punch combination in round three. Estrada was effective when he was able to get in the straight right.
Nyob rau hauv kab plaub, the two clashed heads and it caused a small cut on the forehead of Estrada. The bout was competitive with each guy taking turns being the boss in short spurts. After the sixth round, the bout was a even on the scorecards and they went to the seventh and deciding drawbreaker round.
In that extra frame, Thomas boxed well by landing quick combinations to a visibly tired Estrada and he was declared the winner by unanimous decision.
Thomas, 237 lbs of St. Petersburg, Florida is now 19-3. Estrada, 261 lbs of Providence, Rhode Island is now 20-6.
Lenroy Thomas
“I showed that hard work pays off,” said Thomas.
“In the extra round, I had to dig deep and show my boxing skills.”
Thomas will meet Fedosov in one semifinal while Dennis will battle Cojanu.
Both semifinals will take place on Hnub vas Xuv, Tim 10 at the Sands in Bethlehem, PAJ
Greg Jackson registered two knockdowns en route to a four round unanimous decision over Paulo Souza in a Jr, Middleweight bout.
Jackson lands a hard jab
Jackson dropped Souza in round two and then again in round four with a wicked left hook to the head.
Jackson, 150 lbs of Philadelphia won by scores of 40-34 on all cards and is now 5-1-1. Souza, 149 lbs ntawm Woburn, MA yog tam sim no 0-6.
Guillermo Sanchez scored a 1st round stoppage over Pablo Batres in a scheduled 6-round Jr.Welterweight bout.
Sanchez landed a right hook that sent Batres down for the count at 1:44 of round one.
Sanchez, 132 lbs of Buffalo, New York is 15-14-1 nrog 6 knockouts. Batres, 137 lbs of Tuscon, Arizona is 6-12-1.
Jesus Alvarez Rodriguez opened the night with a 4th-round stoppage over Bryan Abraham in a scheduled 8-round Welterweight bout.
Jesus Alvarez Rodriguez
Rodriguez scored two knockdowns in the 2nd round and seemingly hurt Abraham with every punch after. Nyob rau hauv kab plaub, Rodriguez landed a hard flurry in the corner and the bout was stopped at 2:48 of round four.
Rodriguez, 145 lbs of Los Mochis, Mexico is now 13-0 nrog 10 knockouts. Abraham, 144 lbs of Schenectady, New York is 6-21.

Photos by Shane Sims of Banner Promotions

 

The entire Boxcino tournament is promoted by Arttie Pelullo’s Banner Promotions.
About Turning Stone Resort Casino A premier four-season, destination resort in Upstate New York, the Oneida Indian Nation’s Turning Stone Resort Casino is conveniently located about 30 miles east of Syracuse at NYS Thruway exit 33. Turning Stone was named “Most Excellent Golf Resort” nyob rau hauv 2010 by Condé Nast Johansens. The Academy of Country Music named Turning Stone “Casino of the Year” nyob rau hauv 2009. The resort offers world-class gaming, golf, entertainment, accommodations and spa facilities, and has earned AAA Four Diamond ratings for The Lodge, The Tower Hotel, and Wildflowers restaurant. For more information and reservations, Hu (315) 361-7711 los sis (800) 771-7711. Visit the web site at www.TurningStone.com..
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50-XYOO CONTENDER “BRONCO” BILLY WRIGHT HAIS LUS RAU COV HAUJ LWM THIAB KEV SIB NTAUS YAVTOM NTEJ

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WBC #17 Heavyweight Contender Bronco Billy Wright Speaks On Career

LAS VEGAS (Lub ob hlis ntuj 19, 2015) – Heavyweight “Bronco” Billy Wright (46-4, 37 KOs) hais lus rau nws amazing cov hauj lwm uas muaj 50 xyoo heavyweight contender thiab nws sib ntaus yavtom ntej tiv thaiv Gilberto Matheus Domingos (22-2, 20 KOs) nyob tim 13, 2015. Kev sib ntaus tus yuav muab qhov chaw nyob ntawm peb Ko paj twv txiaj yuam pov nyob rau Fort McDowell, Arizona.
Luv nqi tickets $20 kev pub, $35 thiab $50, nyob rau ntawm kev muag lawm tam sim no thiab muas tau hu rau Bronco Billy Wright tom (702) 524-3331.
Nyob ntawm peb Ko paj twv txiaj yuam pov yog 10424 North Fort McDowell Road, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264. Qhov rooj qhib thaum 6:00 P.M. kev sib ntaus thawj yog tus 7:00 P.M.

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Boxcino Heavyweight quarterfinal weights from Verona, NY

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Verona, NY (Lub ob hlis ntuj 19, 2015)–Weights from Hnub vas Xuv night’s Boxcino Heavyweight quarterfinal fights at the Turning Stone Resort Casino

Donovan Dennis 222 – Steve Vukosa 218

Andrey Fedosov 220 1/2 – Nate Heaven 227

Razvan Cojanu 265 – Ed Fountain 236 1/2

Jason Estrada 261 – Lenroy Thomas 237

Greg Jackson 150 – Paulo Souza 149
Jesus Alvarez Rodriguez 145 – Bryan Abraham 144
Guillermo Sanchez 132 – TBA

Promoter: Banner Promotions
Venue: Twv txiaj yuam txog tej pob zeb los raws Resort pov
1St tswb: 7 PM (Boxcino quarterfinals begin at 9 PM ET on ESPN 2)
Cov duab los ntawm Shane Sims / Banner Promotions
The entire Boxcino tournament is promoted by Banner Promotions. This Friday’sfights will be televised live on ESPN’s Hnub vas Xuv Night fights beginning at 9 PM ET.
There will be a post fight press conference immediately following the completion of the last bout in the Cypress Room.

Daim pib mus rau lub ob hlis ntuj 20th ESPN Hnub vas Xuv Hmo ntuj Fights thaum xa cov pob zeb yuav tau muag nyob tam sim no lub pob zeb txoj siav box office, tus neeg los sis hu rau 315.361.7469, or online at Ticketmaster. Daim pib yog $60 kev nco ringside, $35, $25, thiab yeej yuav muaj nqi ntxiv.

Host of the February 20th bouts, the Oneida Indian Nation’s Turning Stone Resort Casino continues to distinguish itself as a premier destination for professional sporting events, including nationally-televised boxing matches and PGA-level golf. February 20th fight will mark Turning Stone’s 14th nationally televised boxing event in less than two years, helping establish the resort as a mecca for knockout televised fights. Boxing legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have promoted televised fight cards at the resort within the last year and Turning Stone has hosted televised boxing events on ESPN, Showtime, HBO, and NBC in the last two years. Located in Upstate New York, the four-season resort offers world-class entertainment and gaming, prestigious restaurants, luxury spa facilities, and award-winning accommodations.Tickets for the February 20th ESPN Hnub vas Xuv Hmo ntuj Fights thaum xa cov pob zeb yuav tau muag nyob tam sim no lub pob zeb txoj siav box office, tus neeg los sis hu rau315.361.7469, or online at Ticketmaster. Daim pib yog $60 kev nco ringside, $35, $25, thiab yeej yuav muaj nqi ntxiv. Qhov rooj qhib thaum 6:00 p.m., nrog tus thawj bout teem tau rau 7:00 p.m. The live ESPN telecast starts at 9PM.

Professional media requesting credentials for the February 20 fight must contact Kelly Abdo, Turning Stone Public Relations Manager at 315.366.9291 los siskelly.abdo@turningstone.com.

About Turning Stone Resort Casino A premier four-season, destination resort in Upstate New York, the Oneida Indian Nation’s Turning Stone Resort Casino is conveniently located about 30 miles east of Syracuse at NYS Thruway exit 33. Turning Stone was named “Most Excellent Golf Resort” nyob rau hauv 2010 by Condé Nast Johansens. The Academy of Country Music named Turning Stone “Casino of the Year” nyob rau hauv 2009. The resort offers world-class gaming, golf, entertainment, accommodations and spa facilities, and has earned AAA Four Diamond ratings for The Lodge, The Tower Hotel, and Wildflowers restaurant. For more information and reservations, Hu (315) 361-7711 los sis (800) 771-7711. Visit the web site at www.TurningStone.com..
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Irish eyes are smilin’; Manager Gary Hyde signs Irish heavyweight prospect Con Sheehan

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CORK, Ireland (FEB. 18, 2015) – International boxing manager Gary Hyde(NoWhere2Hyde Management) has announced the signing of one of the best Ireland-born heavyweight prospects in decades, “Irish” Con Sheehan, to an exclusive contract.

 

The 25-year-old Sheehan, who registered a remarkable 203-18 amateur record, is scheduled to make his professional debut Lub peb hlis ntuj 13 in the United Kingdom on a show to air on Eurosport. The rugged yet athletic Irishman from Clonmel, the largest town in the County of Tipperary, plans to join one of his former Irish National teammates, undefeated IBF super bantamweight champion Carl Frampton, as world champion in the not too distant future.

 

The 6′ 5″, 235-pound Sheehan is a six-time Irish National Senior Division champion, winning four titles at heavyweight and two at super heavyweight, who also captured a gold medal at the prestigious European Championships. Nyob rau hauv 2008, he became the youngest Irish Senior heavyweight champion at the tender age of 18, and he won a total of 13 Irish championships at various levels of competition.

“I have followed Con’s amateur career all the way through from the beginning and we had discussed the possibility of working together for some time now,” Hyde said. “Con is a physical specimen of a man as well as an extremely talented fighter. We are delighted to add him to our growing stable of top fighters.”

 

Legendary Irish sports pundit Jimmy Magee commented, “Con Sheehan is a big, modern day giant of a heavyweight who fights with the fluency of a middleweight.”

 

Hyde also manages present, past and future world champions such as World Boxing Association (WBA) Super & World Boxing Organization (WBO) super bantamweight champion and two-time Cuban Olympic gold medalist, Guillermo “The Jackal” Rigondeaux (15-0, 10 KOs), WBA Interim cruiserweight champion Youri “El Toro” Kalenga (21-1, 14 KOs), former WBO middleweight champion and current International Boxing Federation (IBF) Tsis yog. 1 mandatory contender Hassan N’Dam N’Jikam (31-1, 18 KOs), three-time Cuban National champion, super bantamweightMarcos Forstal (1-0, 1 KO), and world amateur champion Blagoy Naydenov.

 

Follow Sheehan on Twitter @ConSheehan89, as well as Hyde at @NoWhere2Hyde and friend him at www.facebook.com/gary.hyde.50?fref=ts.
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Boxcino 2015 Heavyweights by the numbers

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Verona, NY (Lub ob hlis ntuj 18, 2015)–This Friday night at the Turning Stone Resort Casino, the Boxcino 2015 Heavyweight tournament will begin with four quarterfinal bouts.
The entire Boxcino tournament is promoted by Banner Promotions. This Friday’s fights will be televised live on ESPN’s Friday Night fights beginning at 9 PM ET.
Below is a statistical breakdown of the competitors for the quarterfinal bouts.

Heavyweights

Oldest: Steve Vukosa– 37

Youngest: Ed Fountain– 26

Most Fights: Andrey Fedosov– 28

Least Fights: Vukosa, Ed Fountain & Nate Heaven– 10

Most Rounds: Jason Estrada — 177

Least Rounds: Heaven — 23

Most KO’s: Fedosov– 20

Winning %: Vukosa & Fountain– 100%

KO%: Fedosov– 71.4 %

Total Record of 8 Fighters: 114-14 (89.1%)-65 KO's

The weigh in will be Thursday, Lub ob hlis ntuj 19 tom 5 PM in the Cypress Room.
There will be a post fight press conference immediately following the completion of the last bout in the Cypress Room.

Tickets for the February 20th ESPN Friday Night Fights at Turning Stone are on sale now at the Turning Stone box office, tus neeg los sis hu rau 315.361.7469, or online at Ticketmaster. Daim pib yog $60 kev nco ringside, $35, $25, thiab yeej yuav muaj nqi ntxiv.

Host of the February 20th bouts, the Oneida Indian Nation’s Turning Stone Resort Casino continues to distinguish itself as a premier destination for professional sporting events, including nationally-televised boxing matches and PGA-level golf. February 20th fight will mark Turning Stone’s 14th nationally televised boxing event in less than two years, helping establish the resort as a mecca for knockout televised fights. Boxing legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have promoted televised fight cards at the resort within the last year and Turning Stone has hosted televised boxing events on ESPN, Showtime, HBO, and NBC in the last two years. Located in Upstate New York, the four-season resort offers world-class entertainment and gaming, prestigious restaurants, luxury spa facilities, and award-winning accommodations.Tickets for the February 20th ESPN Friday Night Fights at Turning Stone are on sale now at the Turning Stone box office, tus neeg los sis hu rau315.361.7469, or online at Ticketmaster. Daim pib yog $60 kev nco ringside, $35, $25, thiab yeej yuav muaj nqi ntxiv. Qhov rooj qhib thaum 6:00 p.m., nrog tus thawj bout teem tau rau 7:00 p.m. The live ESPN telecast starts at 9pm.

Professional media requesting credentials for the February 20 fight must contact Kelly Abdo, Turning Stone Public Relations Manager at 315.366.9291 los siskelly.abdo@turningstone.com.

About Turning Stone Resort Casino A premier four-season, destination resort in Upstate New York, the Oneida Indian Nation’s Turning Stone Resort Casino is conveniently located about 30 miles east of Syracuse at NYS Thruway exit 33. Turning Stone was named “Most Excellent Golf Resort” nyob rau hauv 2010 by Condé Nast Johansens. The Academy of Country Music named Turning Stone “Casino of the Year” nyob rau hauv 2009. The resort offers world-class gaming, golf, entertainment, accommodations and spa facilities, and has earned AAA Four Diamond ratings for The Lodge, The Tower Hotel, and Wildflowers restaurant. For more information and reservations, Hu (315) 361-7711 los sis (800) 771-7711. Visit the web site at www.TurningStone.com..
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Boxcino 2015 Heavyweight training camp quotes Former U.S. Olympian Jason Estrada replaces Mario Heredia

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For Immediate Release

Verona, NY (Lub ob hlis ntuj 17, 2015)–This Friday night at the Turning Stone Resort Casino, the Boxcino 2015 Heavyweight tournament will begin with four quarterfinal bouts.
Former U.S. Olympian, Jason “Big Six” Estrada is a replacement in the tournament for Mario Heredia who bowed out of the tournament for medical reasons.

Estrada of Providence, Rhode Island was a member of 2004 United States Olympic team and turned professional later that year. He has solid wins over James Northey (11-1), Lance Whitaker (32-4), Moultrie Witherspoon (14-1) & Derek Bryant (20-4-1).

Below are quotes from the competitors for the heavyweight fights this Friday.

Steve Vukosa--“Kev kawm yuav zoo kawg thiab. I have been getting extra work shoveling all the snow here in Massachusetts. I haven’t really checked much on Donovan Dennis. I am excited to get in the ring and am excited for this opportunity.”

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Donovan Dennis “Training camp is good. I had great sparring and am in good shape. I am ready and have been anxious for the last couple weeks. I am ready for whatever I have to do to win the fight.”
Razvan Cojanu–“Everything has been great. I am ready to go. I had top sparring and it went great. To be honest, I don’t know much about Ed Fountain other then he is a southpaw. That doesn’t matter to me as I just go in there and do my job.”
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Ed Fountain–“Training camp is pretty good. I am the underdog, and I am going to have some fun. I hope he brings his best so I can prove myself. I know he is a veteran. I look forward to knocking him out and putting myself at the top of the tournament.”

Lenroy Thomas–“Training went well. I am disappointed by the change of opponents. I just believe in myself and my faith. I watched some videos of Estrada, and he comes to fight. He brings the fight. It will be a good fight, and I will be victorious.”

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Jason Estrada–“I am a late entry, but I have been in camp. I am in pretty good shape. This is such a good opportunity that I could not pass it up, and I am throwing my hat in the ring. I do not know much about my opponent. My dad did the research. I am just going in to fight my fight. From my amateur background, I have seen many styles. It is not hard because I have seen so many styles. I can adapt and may the best man win.”

Nate Heaven–“Kev kawm yuav zoo kawg thiab. I have had lots of sparring. I have been running, and I am in great condition mentally and physically. I just keep charging along. From what I have seen, he will try to put a lot of pressure. He is aggressive and likes to go to the body. We are just preparing for whatever he comes up with. Training has been so well that we just want to take this from training to the ring.”
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Andrey Fedosov–“I am ready to my best in this tournament! I had a great camp.”

The weigh in will be Thursday, Lub ob hlis ntuj 19 tom 5 PM in the Cypress Room.
There will be a post fight press conference immediately following the completion of the last bout in the Cypress Room.

Tickets for the February 20th ESPN Friday Night Fights at Turning Stone are on sale now at the Turning Stone box office, tus neeg los sis hu rau 315.361.7469, or online at Ticketmaster. Daim pib yog $60 kev nco ringside, $35, $25, thiab yeej yuav muaj nqi ntxiv.

Host of the February 20th bouts, the Oneida Indian Nation’s Turning Stone Resort Casino continues to distinguish itself as a premier destination for professional sporting events, including nationally-televised boxing matches and PGA-level golf. February 20th fight will mark Turning Stone’s 14th nationally televised boxing event in less than two years, helping establish the resort as a mecca for knockout televised fights. Boxing legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have promoted televised fight cards at the resort within the last year and Turning Stone has hosted televised boxing events on ESPN, Showtime, HBO, and NBC in the last two years. Located in Upstate New York, the four-season resort offers world-class entertainment and gaming, prestigious restaurants, luxury spa facilities, and award-winning accommodations.Tickets for the February 20th ESPN Friday Night Fights at Turning Stone are on sale now at the Turning Stone box office, tus neeg los sis hu rau315.361.7469, or online at Ticketmaster. Daim pib yog $60 kev nco ringside, $35, $25, thiab yeej yuav muaj nqi ntxiv. Qhov rooj qhib thaum 6:00 p.m., nrog tus thawj bout teem tau rau 7:00 p.m. The live ESPN telecast starts at 9pm.

Professional media requesting credentials for the February 20 fight must contact Kelly Abdo, Turning Stone Public Relations Manager at 315.366.9291 los siskelly.abdo@turningstone.com.

About Turning Stone Resort Casino A premier four-season, destination resort in Upstate New York, the Oneida Indian Nation’s Turning Stone Resort Casino is conveniently located about 30 miles east of Syracuse at NYS Thruway exit 33. Turning Stone was named “Most Excellent Golf Resort” nyob rau hauv 2010 by Condé Nast Johansens. The Academy of Country Music named Turning Stone “Casino of the Year” nyob rau hauv 2009. The resort offers world-class gaming, golf, entertainment, accommodations and spa facilities, and has earned AAA Four Diamond ratings for The Lodge, The Tower Hotel, and Wildflowers restaurant. For more information and reservations, Hu (315) 361-7711 los sis (800) 771-7711. Visit the web site at www.TurningStone.com..