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Silva confident ahead of Saturday bout with Lopez

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La Nouvelle Orléans, LA (Juillet 12, 2018) – When lightweight William “Baby Face” Silva arrived in New Orleans yesterday afternoon, he stepped off the plane and raised both hands in the air.

 

 

 

Every time a plane lands in New Orleans, happy travelers throw their hands up in a pre-celebratory fashion of what’s to come during their time in the Big Easy. Silva’s pose however is one he expects to replicate Saturday evening after he defeats hot prospect Teofimo Lopez when the two face off at New Orleans’ Lakefront Arena.

 

 

 

Silva, 25-1 (14 KO), completed an intense training camp under head trainer Jose Rodriguez in Plant City, FL. Originally from Brazil and now fighting out of Florida, Silva is cool, calm and confident heading into his bout with the highly touted 9-0 Lopez, who many consider one of boxing’s future stars.

 

 

 

“Everything was perfect in camp and this is the kind of opportunity I need to show everybody the fighter I truly am. Lopez is a talented boxer but I’ve got a big edge in experience and know what it’s like to be in a big fight. I’m ready or Saturday night and will do whatever is necessary to have my hand raised at the end of the fight.”

 

 

 

Silva’s promoter, Jody Caliguire of Fire Fist Boxing Promotions, immediately jumped at the opportunity for his fighter to challenge Lopez and anxiously awaits Saturday night.

 

 

 

“William needed a fight like this to get him to the level we know he’s capable of. Team Silva has respect for Teofimo Lopez and know he’s rated as one of the top young boxers but William is going to show the world that he’s among the best 135 pound fighters Saturday night.”

 

 

 

Promoted by Top Rank Inc. in association with DiBella Entertainment, Silva-Lopez fight is scheduled for 10 rounds and is for the WBC Continental Americas Lightweight title. It airs live ESPN and ESPN Deportes at 7 pm E.T. It precedes the WBC interim 140 pound championship matchup between champion Regis Prograis and Juan Jose Velasco.

 

 

 

Fans can follow Silva on Instagram @Willian_Baby_Face and for more information on Fire Fist Boxing Promotions, visite www.firefistboxing.net.

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Fire Fist Boxing Promotions Inks Reyes Jr.

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Tampa, FL (Juillet 4, 2018) – Fire Fist Boxing Promotions is pleased to announce the signing of unbeaten welterweight phenom Mark Reyes Jr. à un contrat exclusif de promotion.

 

 

 

Living and fighting out of Tampa, Reyes started boxing at age six and went on to have a stellar amateur career. The 22-year-old won the 2012 Jeux Olympiques nationaux juniors, 2013 Police Athletic League (PAL) Nationals and2014 Ringside National among many other tournaments. Reyes Jr.. had his sights set on making the 2016 US Olympic Team but an injury prevented him from competing in the qualifiers.

 

 

 

As a pro, Reyes Jr.. est 7-0 avec 5 wins by knockout and is a huge ticket draw in the Tampa Bay area. Dans son combat le plus récent, he stopped veteran Javier Garcia in less than a round. With outstanding speed, power and athleticism along with a good head on his shoulders, Reyes Jr.. looks to have a bright future.

 

 

 

“It’s a real pleasure to have such a quality young man from the Tampa-St. Pete area become part of the Fire Fist Boxing family,” a déclaré Jody Caliguire de Fire Fist Boxing Promotions. “He’s not only an excellent fighter but a special human being. I’m looking forward to working with Mark and his team.”

 

 

 

Reyes Jr., who received offers from multiple promoters, is happy with his decision.

 

 

 

 

 

“I’d like to thank Jody and everybody from Fire Fist for giving me this opportunity. I’m glad that I was able to impress them in my last fight for them to want and sign me. I also want to give a special thanks to my team and all my supporters.”

 

 

 

Reyes Jr’s promotional debut with Fire Fist takes place Saturday, Octobre 6 au Colisée de St. Pétersbourg, FL and will be for a title.

 

 

 

Pour plus d'informations sur les promotions de boxe Fire Fist, veuillez visiter Firefistboxing.net

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Fire Fist Boxing Promotions ajoute Reyes Jr invaincu. à juin 16 carte MRJ Poster 4.jpg

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Tampa, FL (Mai 3, 2018) – Mark Reyes Jr, espoir dynamique des poids welters. affrontera le vétéran Javier Garcia dans un combat d'attraction spéciale en six rounds samedi, Juin 16 au Colisée de St. Pétersbourg, FL.

 

 

 

Combats de Tampa, Reyes Jr.. est 6-0 avec 4 victoires par KO. Le populaire de 22 ans possède un athlétisme explosif et une puissance de frappe dynamique, a récemment envoyé Larry Yanez en trois rounds. Un amateur de haut niveau avant sa carrière professionnelle, Le camp de Reyes Jr croit que le ciel est la limite.

 

 

 

Un 25 lutte vétéran, le gurabo, Le natif de Porto Rico a affronté un certain nombre d'adversaires de qualité. Garcia, 8-16-1 (5 KO), lutté 11 des ennemis invaincus, dont les prétendants au titre Jose Gonzalez et Emmanuel de Jesus, Harold Calderon et Derrick Cuevas entre autres.

 

 

 

Ayant combattu tous ses combats dans la région de Tampa Bay, Reyes Jr.. s'attend à une autre forte performance en juin 16.

 

 

 

"Chaque combat, j'ai hâte de montrer mon talent et mon travail acharné. Juin 16 est une autre chance de le faire et j'espère impressionner de nouveaux fans au St. Pete Colisée.

 

 

 

Fire Fist Boxing a mis en place une carte solide, en tête d'affiche une confrontation des poids moyens NBA Intercontinental entre Connor Coyle, transplanté invaincu de Tampa basé en Irlande, et son rival Danny Pastrana d'Orlando, FL.

 

 

 

La co-fonctionnalité est un élément important 8 confrontation ronde entre les cruiserweights Nicholas Iannuzzi (19-4) et Vincent Miranda (17-2). Le phénomène poids plume Jose "Lil Pacquiao" Resendez, Ricky "Cowboy" Tomlinson, Ali Tareh, Joseph Fernandez, Rodriguez Cade et Kendrick Thomas devraient tous apparaître dans des combats séparés.

 

 

 

"Cette carte continue de s'améliorer et de s'améliorer,” a déclaré Jody Caliguire de Fire Fist Boxing Promotions. "Nous avons un événement génial prévu pour juin 16 chargé de combattants de qualité. Mark Reyes Jr.. est un combattant talentueux avec une grande base de fans. Je conseille à tout le monde de sortir en juin 16 parce que vous verrez un certain nombre de combattants de qualité issus d'horizons différents qui donnent tout ce qu'ils ont ".

 

 

 

Les billets sont en vente dès maintenant à https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/0D00548D9F1C967E.