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(All pictures by Manny “Mitts” Murillo / Roy Jones Jr. Promoții la box)
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| (L-R) — John Anderson, Neon Star Media; co-promoters Keith Veltre and future Hall of Famer Roy Jones, Jr., Steve “The Dragon” Claggett and Derek Stevens, Owner and CEO of the D Las Vegas and Downtown Las Vegas Events Center |
LAS VEGAS (Septembrie 10, 2016) – The heat was on last night at “Knockout Night at the D,” în și afară din inelul, thoroughly entertaining another sold-out crowd at the outdoorDowntown Las Vegas Events Center.
On a stacked card that had fans on their feet all night, Canadian Steve “The Dragon” Claggett (24-4-1, 16 KO) upset Emmanuel “Renegade” Robles (15-1-1, 5 KO) în evenimentul principal, promoted in association with Bobby D Presents, but it was Neeco “The Rooster” Macias (13-0, 7 KO) who stole the show in the co-feature
The “Knockout Night at the D” serie, prezentat de
D Las Vegas and Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, este promovat de Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Promoții la box. Hall Of Fame announcers
Jim “J.R.” Ross și Al Bernstein called the action from ringside on CBS Sports Network in North America and internationally via ESPN.
Steve Claggett (L) upset Emmanuel Robles
Claggett, fighting out of Calgary, Canada, dropped down one weight class. Coming off a disputed 10-round decision loss to Chris van Heerden this past April, also at the Downtown Las Vegas Event Center, Claggett won a 10-round majority decision (98-92, 98-92, 94-96)la noapte for the vacant North American Boxing Association (De asemenea) welterweight title. His expert body work allowed him to dictate the pace of the boxing match.
“This is a long time coming, Claggett admitted. “I took the loss (vs. van Heerden) in stride, vowing to go back to the gym and make changes. I went down to 140 (lbs.) and it was the right decision. I’m stronger. I I really worked hard.
“I landed a couple of shots that hurt him noticeably. E greu. Robles is a champion in the making. Am o mulțime de respect pentru el. Aceasta este viata mea. Aceasta (his loss to van Heerden) fueled me. The fire’s back in me. I love fighting in Las Vegas.”
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| Neeco “The Rooster” Macias (L) stole the show to became a rising star |
The co-feature showcased a pair undefeated junior middleweights and from the opening bell it was a real firefight. Macias forced Rolando “Rola” Garza (9-1, 6 KO), a 3-time Mexican National amateur champion, to fight his fight. Macia’s aggressive style, always coming forward, throwing punches from every conceivable angle, ruled the coop. Garza got caught up in the action and paid for it, although the score after was 39-37, 39-37 for Macias, 39-37 for Garza, entering the fifth and final round. Macia’s constant pressure controlled the action, wearing down Garza, and paid dividends as he dropped Garza in the fifth. Arbitru Jay Nady had seen enough, halting the fight at that point as much due to the damage Garza had suffered in the first four rounds as the knockdown.
A rising star was born in Macia, who captured the vacant World Boxing Association (WBC) United States junior middleweight championship. “It’s conditioning, a lot of work,” Macias explained the reason for his non-stop action before crowing loudly in the ring. “I stuck to the game plan. I knew he’d come to fight with a lot of skill to out-box me and get points. My game plan was throw a lot of upper cuts and punches from every angle. It was all about throwing combinations.
“He had a lot pf power, so I used defense to block punches. In the last round, I put punches together. I think the fight was stopped a little early and he could have kept going, but I didn’t see what he saw, and the referee was looking out for the fighters so we can fight another day.”
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Jeremy Nichols remained undefeated
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In the television opener, flashy Las Vegas welterweight Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (6-0, 2 KO) kept rolling, winning a 4-round unanimous decision over Steve Belmontes (2-1, O KOs). Nichols outworked his opponent, consistently beating Belmontes to the punch with his superior quickness.
“I think it could have been a little flashier,” Nichols admitted. “But give it up to my opponent, he came to fight. With more than 100 lupte amatori, he could take a punch but he kept coming. My goal was to take everything from him and make him fight my fight. His hands were a little slower and he took a lot of good body shots and counters.”
Marina Ramirez (R) was a crowd pleaser
Idaho junior flyweight Marina “Stâncos” Ramirez (40-36, 40-36, 40-36) pitched a 4-round shutout, înfrângerea Rachel “Văduva Neagră” Sazoff (0-2) de zeci de 40-36 peste granita. “I landed a lot of shots,” Ramirez noted. “I respect her, she was tough. The game plan worked and we got the win.”
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| Randy Moreno (L) keeps improving |
Twenty-year-old Randy Moreno (4-0, 3 KO) turned in the best performance of his young career, stopping Australian junior lightweight “12” Gaige Ireland (2-1-2, 2 KO) în runda a treia. Moreno fights with the poise of a much older fighter, effectively counter punching from the opening bell. “Se simte minunat,” Moreno commented. “I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t forGil Martinez (trainer cap). He is notorious for his training methods and it’s paid off. I’ve been with him 10 an. Fighting here at home means the world to me.”
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| Ismail Muwendo (L) a rămas neînvinsă |
Perspectivă ușor neînvinsă Ismail “Sharp Shooter” Muwendo, fighting out of Minneapolis by way of his native Uganda, îmbunătățit la 18-0 (12 KO), taking a one-sided six-round unanimous decision from Eliseo Cruz (9-2-1, 6 KO). “I think I did well, I was out of the ring a long time,” Muwendo commented. He’s a tough guy who was ready.”
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| Max Ornelas (R) opened the show in grand style |
Las Vegas favorite Max “Baby Face Assassin” Ornelas (4-0, 2 KO) remained unbeaten by way of a 4-round unanimous decision over Jonathan “Johnny Boy” Quiorz (6-5, 1 KO). “I was confident (of winning the decision,” the 18-year-old Ornelas said. “I was out-boxing him. I love fighting here. I have a lot of support from family and friends; I’m motivated when I hear them.”
Full results below:
REZULTATE OFICIALE
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS – Eveniment Principal
Neeco Macias (13-0, 7 KO), Palm Desert, CA
WTKO5 (2:31)
Rolando Garza (9-1, 6 KO), Austin, TX
(Macias won vacant WBC US Junior Middleweight title)
WELTERWEIGHTS
Jeremy Nichols (6-0, 2 KO), Las Vegas, NV
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37)
Steve Belmontes (2-1, 0 KO), Corpus Christi, TX
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS – CO-FEATURE
Steve Claggett (24-4-1, 16 KO), Calgary, Alberta, Canada
WDEC10 (98-92, 98-92, 94-96)
Emmanuel Robles (15-1-1, 5 KO), San Diego, CA
(Claggett won vacant NABA – US Junior Welterweight title)
Lightweights
Ismail Muwendo (18-0, 11 KO), Minneapolis, MN
WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 59-53)
Eliseo Cruz (9-2-1, 6 KO), Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexic
JUNIOR lightweights
Randy Moreno (4-0, 3 KO), Las Vegas, NV
WTKO3 (2:52)
Gaige Ireland (2-1-2, 2 KO), Victoria, Australia
BANTAMWEIGHTS
Max Ornelas (4-0, 2 KO), Las Vegas, NV
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37)
Johnathan Quioroz (6-5, 1 KO), Oceanside, CA
FEMALE JUNIOR FLYWEIGHTS
Marina Ramirez (2-0, 0 KO), Parma, ID
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Rachel Sazoff (0-2), Hamilton, NJ
“Knockout Night at the D” întoarce Vineri, Șapte. 30
Hansel Martinez (23-2, 18 KO) vs. Emmanuel Quartey (20-2, 19 KO)
Vacant WBA International Super Bantamweight Championship
Tony Lopez (11-1, 4 KO) vs. Stephon Young (14-0-3, 6 KO)
Vacant WBA / NABA Bantamweight Championship
John Vera (14-0, 9 KO) vs. Milorad Zizic (12-1, 6 KO)
WBA / NABA Super Welterweight Championship
The “Knockout Night at the D” seria a fost dezvoltată în parteneriat cu Centrul de evenimente din Downtown Las Vegas și Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video și furnizorii telecom și prin satelit DirecTV pe Canalul 221 și Dish Network canal 158. Pentru mai multe informații, inclusiv un program de programare complet și cum să obțineți CBS Sports Network, Mergi la www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
Această seară as well as the Sept. 30lea “Knockout Night at the D” events are licensed to ESPN, available to watch in 61 țări și teritorii suplimentare în America Latina (America de Sud, America Centrală, Mexic & Brazilia) Caraibe, Oceania (Australia, Noua Zeelandă și Insulele Pacificului), Regatul Unit, Canada și India
RIVAL BOXING GEAR is the main sponsor of the “Knockout Night at the D” serie ( www.rivalboxing.com, Stare de nervozitate: @RivalBoxingGear
INFORMAȚII:
Stare de nervozitate: @thedlasvegas, @dlvEventsCenter, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJrBoxing
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJrBoxing
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @Jflashgang, @SteveTheBoxer, @IMuwendo, @RandyMoreno
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