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U.S. Olympian Nico Hernandez Captures IBA Americas title In 4th pro fight

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“KO NIGHT BOXING” OR & GLORIA”
RESULTATS OFICIALS

IBA official/Hall of Fame referee Steve Smoger presented Nico Hernandez with the IBA flyweight title belt
(picture by Tony Scvhock / GS Memorymaker)
PARK CITY, Maig. (Febrer 11, 2018) – U.S. Olympian and hometown favorite Nico Hernandez captured the vacant International Boxing Association (IBA) Americas flyweight title in his fourth professional fight, headlining last night’s “KO Nit de Boxa” or & glòria” targeta, a Hartman Arena a Park City, Kansas.
Presentat per “KO Night Boxing LLC,” the card was taped live to be shown at a later date on CBS Sports Network. “KO Nit de Boxa” or & glòria” targeta, presented by KO Night Boxing LLC,
Als 22 anys d'edat, Hernández (4-0, 3 KOs) stopped last-minute replacement, joc Victor “El Torito” Torres, en la cinquena ronda.
Hernández’ oponent original, Hungarian champion Joseph Ajtai (19-9, 12 KOs), never made it to Wichita due to a series of unfortunate circumstances. Ajtai lost one day in Frankfurt, Alemanya, after leaving his passport on the plane he took from Budapest. Once he landed in Chicago Dimecres, he was tied up by a visa issue at U.S. Customs. He missed his connecting flight to Wichita and because of snowstorms that grounded numerous flights, including those to Wichita, Ajtai never made it out of O’Hare Airport, stranded there for several days.
The IBA granted a special exception for Hernandez to fight Torres, due to these unforeseen problems, with the agreement that Hernandez would next fight Ajtai for an IBA title.
“It was an electric night,” promotor John Andersen dit. “Un cop més, Nico made the proper adjustment that can be credited to his amateur pedigree. In the amateurs, opponents often change at the last moment and Nico has overcome many obstacles during his boxing career. We’re going to give Josef another title shot against Nico in April or May. They have unfinished business together!
“I was very pleased with Nico’s performance. It’s the best I’ve seen him. He was unbelievable in every way, on point throughout the fight. We also want to give Torres credit for accepting the fight on such late notice.”
Hernandez came out fast from the start, battering Torres’ body with tremendous combinations, and he never let up. Torres absorbed punishment but remained upright, but IBA referee Steve Smoger halted the action in the fifth round for Torres’ seguretat.
“I’m not leaving this belt,” Hernandez commented at the post fight press conference as he handled his IBA Americas belt. “It’s going everywhere with me. I was looking forward to this fight and I’m ready to continue my success. This is the first (title belt) of many. I got what I worked hard for. I want to thank my coaches, all the work paid off, and now I have this (title belt).”
En l'esdeveniment co estel·lar, welter Minneapolis Javonte Starks (13-2, 7 KOs) and Mexican veteran Cesar Soriano (28-36-2, 17 KOs) fought to a six-round majority draw.
Bakersfield, CA pro-debuting Derrick Clayton upset Milwaukee junior welterweight Akeem Negre (3-2, 1 KO), registering a second-round technical knockout.
mitjà Wichita Jeff Sturm (2-0, 1 KO) romàs invicte, stopping intrastate rival Brian Clements, de Topeka, halfway through the opening round.
Another pro-debuting California fighter, welter júnior Chazz Macias, needed only1:20 to knockout Omaha’s Corey Roberts.
Fighting for the first time in 5 ½ anys, Washington dc. de pes pesat Maurici “Tren de càrrega” Brerm (14-2-1, 10 KOs) took out 300-pounder Richard “Silverback” Carmack (15-13-1, 12 KOs) en la primera ronda.
Full results below:
RESULTATS OFICIALS
MAIN EVENT – VACANT IBA AMERICAS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Nico Hernandez (4-0, 3 KOs), Wichita, Kansas
WTKO5 (0:55)
Victor Torres (2-8-1, 1 KO), Modesto, TAL COM
(Hernandez won vacant IBA Americas flyweight title)
CO-FEATURE – Welters
Cesar Soriano (28-36-2, 17 KOs), Iztacalco, Distrito Federal, Mèxic
D6 (5-56, 57-57, 57-57)
Javonte Starks (13-2-1, 7 KOs), Minneapolis, Minnesota
HEAVYEIGHTS
Maurice Byarm (14-2-1, 10 KOs), Washington dc.
WKO1 (1:34)
Richard “Silverback” Carmack (15-13-1, 12 KOs), Kansas City, MO
Els pesos mitjans
Jeff Strum (2-0, 1 KO), Wichita, Kansas
WKO1 (1:12)
Brian Clements (0-1-1), Topeka, Kansas
MITJANS MITJANS JUNIOR
Derrick Clayton (1-0, 1 KO), Bakersfield, TAL COM
WTKO2 (2:59)
Akeem Negre (3-2, 1 KO), Milwaukee, WI
PES WELTER JUNIOR
Chazz Macias (1-0, 1KO), Tehachapi, TAL COM
WKO1 (1:20)
Corey Roberts (0-4), Omaha, Nebraska
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KO Night Boxing signs “The Dragon” Popular Canadian junior welterweight Steve Claggett

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LAS VEGAS (Gener 25, 2018) — KO Night Boxing LLC announced it has signed popular Canadian junior welterweight Steve “The Dragon” Claggett en un contracte promocional exclusiu.

The Las Vegas-based company also has 2016 Olympic bronze medalist and undefeated Wichita flyweight, Nico Hernandez (3-0), 2 KOs), among its growing stable of professional boxers.
The 28-year-old Claggett (26-4-1, 17 KOs), fighting out of Calgary, is a fan-favorite because of his aggressive, non-stop style. Since the ultra-aggressive Claggett moved back down one division to junior welterweight, Claggett is a perfect 3-0 (1 KO), including a pair of title-winning 10-round decisions over previously unbeaten opponents,Yves Ulysse, Jr. (14-0) pel vacant Federació Internacional de Boxa (FIB) North American super lightweight title, així com Emmanuel Robles (15-0-1) for the vacant World Boxing Association (AMB) NABA USA super lightweight crown.
“I’m excited to be signed by John Andersen and KO Night Boxing,” Claggett said. “There were no guarantees (without a promoter). I’ve always had the talent but never the structure. I’ll have that now, encara que. It was always difficult making fights with long layoffs, dates falling through, and offers on short notice. I’ve only been able to show a little of what I’m capable. All I’ve ever wanted is a fair shake and this opportunity will allow me to show what I can do. This year is going to be big for me and KO Night Boxing.
“I’m just approaching my prime. I’ve only been working with my trainer, Vlad Goldenstein, for a little more than a year, però sóc 3-0 with him and have won two belts. Sóc un lluitador de la vella escola, action-packed and who brings the pace. This is a great for me and my boxing career.”
“We’re taking a big step in the right direction by signing Steve,” Claggett’s new promoter Andersen commented. “Estic emocionat. Steve deserves this opportunity and we’re going to deliver for him.
“Steve is an action fighter, always coming forward, and he hasn’t been in a bad fight during the three years I’ve known him. He took a risk but really opened some eyes with his performance against Ulysse. What an accomplishment fighting an undefeated fighter in his backyard. He took a big risk and got a big win. And now he’s beaten the man (Ulysse) who has beaten the man (21-0 Cletus Seldin, WDEC10, Desembre. 16, 2017 en HBO). Steve’s undefeated on this run as a junior welterweight, beating two previously unbeaten opponents, and he deserves more recognition and a shot at a big fight.”
“Steve’s an animal in the squared circle and the farthest thing from it outside the ring,” Claggett’s manager Max Matheny addicional. “He has all the attributes of a champion. His boxing IQ and ability to adapt under pressure makes Claggett a serious challenge. He can beat anybody in the division on any given night. We’ve had a multitude of promotional offers to consider at the end of a strong 2017 and are very excited to align with KO Night Boxing. They are going to give us the opportunities to show the world how good ‘The Dragon’ really is. His signature is turning into an autograph in 2018, mark my words.”
The boxing irony is that Ulysse, not Claggett, is now world ranked. Considering the half-Chinese, half-European Claggett beat Ulysse in his Montreal hometown, Steve proved that he’ll fight anybody, on sigui, unlike many fighters who make that claim but don’t back it up. “Me and my team aren’t afraid to fight anybody,” he spoke about his most significant fight to date. “Bring it on! I’m willing to fight in hostile territory against an A-side fighter. We don’t pick and choose. Too many fighters pad their records, but that only upsets fans, and delays fights. I’m looking for tough fights to judge how much I’ve grown. I’d love to fight the top guys.
“My fight with Ulysse was my biggest but not best fight. I thought I boxed a little robotic and fell back into some old habits. I’d give myself a B- for that fight. I got the win and put on a great show that was fast paced. Ulysse and Robles box, run and move. I’d like an opponent who comes to me, stays in the pocket, and fights. I know it’ll be a helluva fight.”
Maybe Claggett’s next fight will be on a higher platform, potser, against a legitimate fighter’s fighter like Steve.
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2016 medallista de bronze olímpic Nico Hernández recuperat del tot i amb moltes ganes d'anar a primera baralla de títol

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“KO Nit de Boxa: or & glòria” per
vacant de la IBA Americas títol de pes mosca contra. Jozsef Ajtai
Febrer. 10 a Hartman Arena a Park City, Kansas
PARK CITY, Kansas (Gener 22, 2018) – 2016 medallista de bronze olímpic i heroi local Nico Hernandez s'ha recuperat totalment d'una lesió que va posposar la seva desembre 2nd lluitar per Saturdeay, Febrer 10, davant del campió hongarès Jozsef “Little Xarxa” Ajtai en el cas principal de vuit assalts pel vacant Associació Internacional de Boxa (IBA) Americas títol de pes mosca, cap de cartell del “KO Nit de Boxa: or & glòria” targeta, a Hartman Arena a Park City, Kansas.
“KO Nit de Boxa: or & glòria” és una presentació de la Nit KO Boxing LLC., en associació amb Hartman Arena, i patrocinat en part per park City (Kansas), Twister City Harley-Davidson i metre PCS.
L'acció serà gravat en viu per al futur emès per més de CBS Sports Network.
Als 22 anys d'edat, Hernández (3-0, 2 KOs), lluitant fora de Wichita, patit una lesió no revelada que el va obligar a retirar-se de dic. 2nd lluita. Ni Hernández ni el seu promotor, John Andersen (KO Nit de Boxa, LLC), han revelat cap detall sobre la lesió de Nico per evitar donar la seva oponent cap avantatge possible orientar al ring.
“Em sento bé, llest per lluitar,” Hernandez commented. “Volíem per assegurar-se que estava lliure de lesions i estic 100 per cent. I’m going to do whatever is needed to win this fight. Fighting for my first title means a lot to me. I didn’t think it would happen this fast. I want everybody to see that I can be competitive with the best in my division. Una victòria 10 de febrer de em portarà allà molt més a prop.

“El meu oponent com a corre molt i s'afanya, so I need to have my legs under me. Other than that, encara que, I should be okay. He has fought some good guys. I can’t wait to get in the ring in front of my fans.”
Ajtai (19-9, 12 KOs), que és d'un any i sis dies més jove que Hernández, ja ha lluitat en cinc baralles pel títol. També va ser a la distància total de 10 assalts, encara que d'una pèrdua per decisió en 2016, a dues vegades medallista d'or olímpic Zou Shiming, l'antiga Organització Mundial de Boxa (OMB) campió mundial de pes mosca. Els combats a casa del seu oponent no és un problema per Ajtai, qui té una vasta experiència en el camí després d'haver combatut com a professional en els EUA, Regne Unit, Espanya, Alemanya, Ucraïna i Eslovàquia.
“Nico no sabrà on estaré al ring,” Ajtai va predir. “Quan mira a l'esquerra per a mi, Vaig a anar a la dreta; quan es tracta de trobar jo a la dreta, Jo estaré a l'esquerra. Quan vol descansar, Vaig a passar al capdavant de perforació; quan vol perforar, ell no em va a trobar.
“Tinc un pla per a aquesta baralla i estic segur que també ho fa. Però, en el ring, Només el pla d'un combatent pot tenir èxit. Serà una bona baralla, però no puc prometre al públic que Nico serà el guanyador.”
“Estic emocionat que Nico és de 100 per cent saludable per aquesta baralla,” Andersen va dir. “No podríem estar més contents de portar aquesta gran lluita, i molts més a mesura que avancem, a la gran ciutat de Wichita.”
En l'esdeveniment co estel·lar a sis assalts, welter Minneapolis Javonte Starks (13-2, 7 KOs), un ex campió nacional de futures estrelles com a aficionat, adquireix el veterà boxejador mexicà Cesar Soriano (28-36-1, 17 KOs), l'ex campió lleuger Fecarbox.
Prometedor prospecte de pes mitjà júnior, Milwaukee Akeem Negre (3-1, 1 KO) faces pro-debuting Derrick Clayton, lluitant fora de Bakersfield (TAL COM), en el primer partit televisat de quatre rondes.
mitjà Wichita Jeff Sturm (1-0) compleix amb el seu rival entre estats Brian Clements (0-0-1), de Toledo, en els quatre assalts en pes gronxador TV.
També barallant a la targeta sota de Washington D.C. es. de pes pesat Maurici “Tren de càrrega” Brerm (13-2-1, 9 KOs) batalles de 300 lliures Kansas City (MO) enemic Richard “Silverback” Carmack (15-12-1, 12 KOs) en un partit de sis assalts. Un parell de quatre assalts trobar invicte prospecte de pes welter júnior, Bakersfield Miguel Contrèpoques (5-0, 4 KOs) tirar cap avall amb el seu oponent de Geòrgia, Archie Wey (2-9), i Califòrnia welter júnior Chazz Macias està programat per fer el seu debut professional contra un rival per determinar.
Entrades a la venda demà (Dimarts, Octubre. 24 @ 10 a.m. Connecticut) a la taquilla Hartman Arena i http://www.ticketmaster.com/lloc / 50.551?Marca = Hartman. Els preus són $115.00 (VIP), $75.00, $50.00, $35.00, $25.00 i $20.00 (els preus no inclouen càrrecs per servei). Student tickets are available – escola bressol fins a la universitat – per $15.00 dòlars, però es venen només a la sorra. Identificació de l'Estudiant és correspost.
Aquest és un tot-edats mostren. Les portes obren a 5:00 p.m. Connecticut amb el combat d'obertura programada en 6:00 p.m. Connecticut.
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2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez To fight for first pro title, Desembre. 2 at home vs. Hungarian invader Jozsef “Little Xarxa” Ajtai

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“KO Nit de Boxa: or & glòria” a Hartman Arena a Park City, Kansas
Nico Hernandez
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PARK CITY, KANSAS (Octubre 23, 2017) – 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez will be fighting for his first professional title on Dissabte, Desembre 2, when he takes on Hungarian invaderJozsef “Little Xarxa” Ajtai in the eight-round main event for the vacant International Boxing Association (IBA) Flyweight Championship, com a cap de cartell “KO Nit de Boxa: or & glòria” a Hartman Arena a Park City, Kansas.

“KO Nit de Boxa: or & glòria” és una presentació de la Nit KO Boxing LLC., en associació amb Hartman Arena, i patrocinat en part per Twister City Harley-Davidson metre PCS, Mort’s Cigar Bar i Jimmy Egg.

L'acció serà gravat en viu per al futur emès per més de CBS Sports Network.
The 21-year-old Hernandez (3-0, 2 KOs), lluitant fora de Wichita, will be fighting in a scheduled eight-round bout for the first time. His three pro fights to date were all scheduled for six rounds and each was held in Kansas, the last two in his second home, Hartman Arena.
In his last fight this past September 23rd, Hernandez was forced to fight late replacement Kendrick “Uprising” Latchman who outweighed the celebrated American Olympian by more than 10 lliura. Hernandez won a six-round unanimous decision by scores of 60-54 i 59-55 dues vegades.
Despite being younger than Hernandez by almost a year to the day, Ajtai (19-9, 12 KOs) has already had 28 baralles com a professional, including a full 10-round distance loss by decision last year to two-time Olympic gold medalist Zou Shiming, l'antiga Organització Mundial de Boxa (OMB) campió mundial de pes mosca.
“By far, Nico is fighting the toughest opponent of his pro career,” Hernández’ promotor John Andersen (“KO Night Boxing LLC) dit. “Ajtai has much more experience as a pro than Nico, plus he went the distance against a two-time Olympic gold medalist, Zou. Ajtai is a busy fighter with a good knockout ratio (63%). This fight is going to tell us a lot about Nico, especially his power at 112 lliura.
“Nico fighting for a title in only his fourth pro fight proves that all our hard efforts of KO Night Boxing and Team Nico has paid off quickly and we’re grateful that the IBA has given him this great opportunity. I didn’t realize the high quality of champions the IBA has had in the past and we’re proud that Nico can someday join this group. In the flyweight division, Nico may enter world title fight shot discussions earlier than I had originally thought, which was in his third year as a pro. An impressive performance against Ajtai could position him for a world title fight next year with less than 10 fights under his belt.”
“We’re excited to have an American Olympian fighting for our first Americas title,” IBA PresidentJ.C. Courreges addicional. “Nico Hernandez is an Olympic bronze medalist and we’re hopeful that he will develop into an IBA world champion in the not too distant future. His amateur pedigree speaks for itself and we’re very happy to have this young man fighting for the IBA Americas title.”
IBA world champions during the past quarter-century include Hall-of-Famers Oscar de la Foia,George Foreman, Roberto Durán i Arturo Gatti, as well as stars such as Roy Jones, Jr.,Bernard Hopkins, Shane Mosely, James Toney, Mikkel Kessler, Eric Morales, Diego Corrales, Jose Luis Castillo, Glen Johnson i Antonio Tarver.
Other fights on the “or & glòria” card will soon be announced. Totes les baralles i els lluitadors estan subjectes a canvi.
Entrades a la venda demà (Dimarts, Octubre. 24 @ 12 p.m. Connecticut) a la taquilla Hartman Arena i http://www.ticketmaster.com/lloc / 50.551?Marca = Hartman. Els preus són $115.00 (VIP), $75.00, $50.00, $35.00, $25.00 i $20.00 (els preus no inclouen càrrecs per servei) .
Aquest és un tot-edats mostren. Les portes obren a 5:00 p.m. Connecticut amb el combat d'obertura programada en 6:00 p.m. Connecticut.
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2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez Back in action Sept. 23 vs. Francisco Lapizco

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“KO Nit de Boxa: Step Up!” a Hartman Arena a Park City, Kansas
PARK CITY, Kansas (Agost 10, 2017) – KO Night Boxing LLC and Hartman Arena hosted a private media luncheon today to announce the return of 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez for his third professional fight on Dissabte, Setembre 23, com a cap de cartell “KO Nit de Boxa: Step Up!” a Hartman Arena a Park City, Kansas.
“KO Nit de Boxa: Step Up!” és una presentació de la Nit KO Boxing LLC., en associació amb Hartman Arena, Mort’s Cigar Bar and Jimmy Egg.
Wichita-native Hernandez (2-0, 2 KOs) will face the stiffest test of his young pro career, Mexican flyweight Francisco “Guerrero” Lapizco (8-5, 2 KOs), in the six-round main event.
“I’m very fortunate that my promoter, John Andersen(KO Nit de Boxa), has worked hard to make my third pro fight at home,” Hernandez said. “I’m very excited to be able to show boxing at its best.
“My opponent has never been stopped. Òbviament, he has more professional experience than me, and I understand he likes putting pressure on his opponent. I want to be the first to stop this guy! I also want the boxing world to know I’m coming for belts. Champions should get ready for Nico Hernandez.”
In his professional debut on March 25º, Hernandez knocked out Patrick Gutierrez en la quarta ronda, and this past June 17º at Hartman Arena, the 21-year-old U.S. Olympian stopped previously undefeated Jose Rodriguez in the third round of the main event.
Lapizco, 22, has already defeated an unbeaten opponent, Cesar Sustaita (3-0), three years ago at Ontario, Califòrnia. His last fight was this past January at home in Sinaloa, Mèxic, in which Lapizco won a six-round unanimous decision over Jairo Miranda.
“This fight is a step up for Nico against a proven opponent who goes rounds,” Andersen noted. “He has already upset an undefeated fighter. It’s time for Nico to step up, as well as the city of Wichita, in terms of supporting him. This is a major event on September 23rd that will bring national attention, not only for Nico, but to Wichita.
“We have an opportunity to put Nico, all of Kansas, on the national map in boxing. We have a multi-fight deal to showcase Nico at Hartman Arena. After the September 23rd espectacle, we’ll announce his final fight of 2017. We need people to turnout September 23rd at Hartman Arena to continue promoting Nico at home.”
(L-R) — Promoter John Andersen, 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez and his father/head trainer Lewis Hernandez
(photo courtesy of Hartman Arena)

Additional “KO Nit de Boxa: Step Up!” fights will soon be announced. Totes les baralles i els lluitadors estan subjectes a canvi.

Entrades a la venda demà (Divendres, Agost. 11 @ 10 a.m. Connecticut) a la taquilla Hartman Arena ihttp://www.ticketmaster.com/event/06005308B32459E5 Els preus són $115.00 (VIP), $75.00, $75.00, $50.00, $30.00 i $25.00.
Aquest és un tot-edats mostren. Les portes obren a 6:00 p.m. Connecticut amb el combat d'obertura programada en 7:00 p.m. Connecticut.
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Undefeated featherweight prospect Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Williams To headline “KO Nit de Boxa: Rumble on the Water 2”

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Juliol 29 a CBS Sports Network, live from The Queen Mary

LONG BEACH. Califòrnia. (Juliol 13, 2017) – El invicte prospecte de pes ploma Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Williams will headline the “KO Nit de Boxa: Rumble on the Water 2” targeta, a Juliol 29, to air (10 p.m. I / 7 p.m. PT) a CBS Sports Network, live from The Queen Mary’s outdoor venue in Long Beach, Califòrnia.
Presented by Black Tree, “KO Nit de Boxa: Rumble on the Water 2” is promoted by Roy Englebrecht Promotions, in association with KO Night Boxing LLC and Roc Nation Sports.
Williams (11-0, 4 KOs) cares Angel “El Gat” Lluna (12-3-1, 7 KOs) en l'esdeveniment principal a 10 assalts.
“We’re looking forward to partnering with Black Tree, Roy Englebrecht Promotions, Roc Nation Sports and The Queen Mary for another great ‘Knockout Night Boxing’ esdeveniment,” KO Night Boxing president John Andersen dit. “Tramaine Williams is one of the hottest prospects in boxing and we’re excited to have him fight on another ‘KO Night Boxing’ show.”

After a sizzling start to his pro career, the New Haven, Conn. Native was inactive for nearly two years (2-13-2015) due to out-of-the-ring issues, but bounced back strong in January 2016, signing a promotional contract with Roc Nation Sports.

In his first fight under the Roc Nation Sports banner, Williams dominated Eduardo Garza (6-1) en route to an eight-round unanimous decision.in the CBS Sports Network co-featured event in Wichita, Kansas last March.

In his last fight on the Andre Ward-Sergey Kovalev II card at Mandalay Bay, Williams produced the most signature victory to date, stopping former NABO, WBC US and California State super featherweight champion Christopher Martin (30-8-3) en la segona ronda.

Williams first began boxing at the age of nine, accumulating an impressive record of 97-10 over his amateur career. During that span, he was a ten-time national amateur champion, a two-time Ringside World champion and a four-time Silver Gloves champion. He also was a PAL National Junior Golden Gloves champion.

Lluna, fighting out of the Dominican Republic, is a proven upset specialist having defeated then unbeaten (15-0-1, 11 KOs) José López, de juny 6, 2015 at Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, by way of a six-round unanimous decision. Lopez is currently the reigning WBO International super featherweight champion.
Former amateur boxing prodigy, undefeated Brooklyn light heavyweight prospect Junior “The Young God” Younan (12-0, 9 KOs), will face an opponent to be determined in the eight-round co-featured event. Also fighting under the Roc Nation banner, the 21-year-old Younan compiled a sterling 90-5 rècord amateur, highlighted by his three-time Ringside World and three-time National PAL championship performances.
A pair of California heavyweights square off in the in the six-round CBSSN opener as Rodney Hernández (10-5-2, 2 KOs), of Modesto, meets Los Angeles’ Jonnie Rice (6-2-1, 4 KOs), a former Winthrop College (SC) jugador de bàsquet.
Fighting on the undercard in four-round matches are Los Angeles featherweight Sergio “El Nino” Quiroz (3-0) vs. Lupe Arroyo (2-0), de Huntington Beach (TAL COM), Whittier (TAL COM) lleuger George Acosta (2-0), and pro-debuting welterweights Eric Gomez, of Santa Ana (TAL COM), and Long Beach’s Raul Calderon.
Totes les baralles i els lluitadors estan subjectes a canvi.
All tickets are priced at $60.00 and on sale to purchase by calling 949.760.3131.
Les portes obren a 5:30 p.m. PT amb el combat d'obertura programada en 6:30 p.m. PT.
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Jose Haro issues statement on tragic injury sustained by Daniel Franco

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New USBA Featherweight Champion Jose Haro has issued a brief statement regarding the status of his fallen opponent, Daniel Franco, through his promotional representative, Whitfield Haydon:

“I respect all fighters. My heart hurts knowing that my opponent from Dissabte night is still in the hospital. I hope he has a full and speedy recovery. Nothing but love, brotha. We put everything on the line when we step inside the ring. I always tell my brother/trainer that I’m a father first, fighter second, and if he ever sees me badly hurt to stop the fight because my kids need their daddy. I’m very grateful that I won but it really doesn’t feel like I won. I always pray that my opponent and myself come out our fight in good health. Let’s go #TeamFranco, you got this!”
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“KO Nit de Boxa” results from Iowa

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Jose “Pepito” Haro captures vacant
USBA featherweight title
CBS Sports Network results from Iowa
“KO Nit de Boxa: WAR In WinnaVegas”

Jose Haro (L) captured the vacant USBA featherweight title
(all pictures courtesy of Stacey Verbeek)
SLOAN, IA (Juny 11, 2017) – Last night on CBS Sports Network, Utah fab-favorite Jose Haro (13-1-1, 7 KOs) captured the vacant United States Boxing Association (USBA) featherweight title, stopping former USBA title holder Daniel “Twitch” Franco en el vuitè assalt, al “KO Nit de Boxa: WAR In WinnaVegas” esdeveniment principal, which aired live on CBS Sports Network from WinnaVegas Casino Resort in Sloan, Iowa.
“KO Nit de Boxa: WAR In WinnaVegas” was presented by KO Night Boxing LLC, in association with Roc Nation Sports, Ringside Ticket Inc. and WinnaVegas Resort Casino. TITLE Boxing was the official gloves provider for KO Night Boxing.

The 29-year-old Haro (14-1-1, 8 KOs), No s'ha classificat. 14 by the USBA going into the fight, extended his win streak to seven (6-0-1). He dropped No. 5 USBA-ranked Franco (15-2-3, 10 KOs) with a powerful overhand right in the eighth. Franco beat the count but was floored by a brutal right later in the round and refereeCelestino Ruiz immediately halted the bout. Haro is promoted by Whitfield Hayden Promotions
Soon after the fight, Franco was rushed to the hospital where he underwent surgery to stop two brain bleeds, He remained in a coma today, according to his promoter, Roc Nation Esports.

“Everybody associated with ‘KO Night Boxing’ and Neon Star Sports& Entertainment has Daniel Franco and his family in our hearts and prayers,” promotor John Andersen dit.
Dallas lightweight Manuel Rey “El castigador” Rojas (15-3, 4 KOs) won a close but unanimous 10-round decision over WBC Oriental Super Lightweight Champion Zhimin Wang (8-2, 3 KOs), of China, in the co-featured event.


Manuel Rey Rojas (R) won an entertaining bout against Zhimin Wang
In the CBS Sports Network opener, Chicago super featherweight prospect Giovanni Mioletti (8-0, 2 KOs) remained undefeated as a professional, stopping Las Vegas’ Sal Lopez (4-2) en la cinquena ronda.

Team Mioletti celebrated after Gio’s knockout victory
KO NIGHT BOXING ON CBSSN RESULTS
Esdeveniment Inici – Vacant USBA Featherweight Championship
Jose Haro (14-1-1, 8 KOs), West Jordan, Utah 125 lliura.
WTKO8 (2:43)
Daniel Franco (15-21-3, 10 KOs), Rancho Cucamonga, Califòrnia
(Franco won vacant USBA featherweight title)
Co-Feature — Lightweights
Manuel Rey Rojas (15-3, 4 KOs), Dallas, TX
WDEC10 (96-94, 96-94, 96-94)
Zhimin Wang (8-2, 3 KOs), Wuhan, Xina
Super Featherweights
Giovanni Mioletti (8-0, 2 KOs), Chicago, Illinois
WTKO5 (1:40)
Sal Lopez (4-2,), Las Vegas, Nevada
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Refilo: @KONightBoxing, @NeonStarSE, @WinnaVegasIA
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New showdown announced for “KO Nit de Boxa: WAR In WinnaVegas”

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Juny 10 live from Iowa on CBS Sports Network
SLOAN, IA (Maig 31, 2017) – An injury has forced NABO Junior Welterweight Champion Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker (22-0-3, 16 KOs) to withdraw from his scheduled “KO Nit de Boxa: WAR In WinnaVegas” headline event against Abdiel “Mortero” Ramírez, a Dissabte, Juny 10, ventilació (10 p.m. I / 7 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network live from WinnaVegas Casino Resort in Sloan, Iowa.
“KO Nit de Boxa: WAR In WinnaVegas” is presented by KO Night Boxing LLC, in association with Roc Nation Sports, Ringside Ticket Inc. and WinnaVegas Resort Casino. TITLE Boxing is the official gloves provider for KO Night Boxing.

WBC Oriental Super Lightweight Champion Zhimin Wang (8-1, 3 KOs), of China, will face Dallas lightweight Manuel Rey Rojas (14-3, 4 KOs) as an addition to the card. Elevated to main event status is the original 10-round co-feature being contested for the vacant United States Boxing Association (USBA) featherweight title, matching former USBA champion Daniel “Twitch” Franco (15-1-3, 10 KOs), who fights out of Rancho Cucamonga, Califòrnia, and Utah favorite Jose Haro (13-1-1, 7 KOs).

The 25-year-old Franco (15-1-3, 10 KOs), who fights under the Roc Nation Sports banner, was a standout amateur boxer captured the vacant USBA featherweight title last November, knocking out previously unbeaten Derrick Murray (13-0-1) in four rounds. He lost the belt in his following fight, stopped by veteran Christopher Martin (29-8-3) in the third round of their non-title fight in Los Angeles on Març 23. Franco is currently rated No. 5 by the USBA and No. 11 by the NABO.

Haro (13-1-1, 7 KOs), USBA No. 14-Qualificació, is an all-action fighter with tremendous potential. The 29-year-old is presently riding a six-fight win streak with five victories and one draw. His lone loss as a professional was to highly-touted prospect Toka Kahn Clary (11-0) by way of a six-round decision in 2014.

The new 10-round co-feature will be an exciting match-up between Wang and Rojas (14-3, 4 KOs). Last January in China, Zhimin defeated Aekkawee Kaewmanee (16-6), by way of a 10-round unanimous decision for the vacant WBO Oriental crown. The only blemish on Zhimin’s otherwise perfect pro record is a 10-round loss by decision last September, to then 12-0 Russian prospect Ivan Baranchyk in Oklahoma.

“I honestly felt that Haro vs. Franco was a legitimate main event fight as the co-feature,” promoter John Andersen. “Injuries are an unfortunate part of boxing and we’re disappointed to lose a world-class fighter like Hooker. Ara, encara que, Haro-Franco gets top billing and we’re fortunate to have a solid co-feature added to a very competitive, entertaining card.”

The TV opener features Chicago super bantamweight prospect Giovanni Mioletti (7-0, 1 KO) taking on Las Vegas’ upset-minded Sal Lopez (4-1) en un combat a sis assalts. In a pair of four-round undercard matches, Sioux City, Iowa cruiserweight Shalyn Joseph will make his pro debut against Chicago’s Darrius Flowers (0-1), while Sioux Falls, South Dakota super welterweightKeith Cournoyer (0-0-1), es quadra amb Justin Likeness, of Minot, North Dakota.
Totes les baralles i els lluitadors estan subjectes a canvi.

Tickets are on sale at the WinnaVegas box office and online at www.tickets.winnavegas.biz. Advance ticket prices are $35.00 ringside (files 1 & 2), $35.00 VIP Reserved Seating (files 3 & 4), $20.00 General Admission Reserved Seating (files 3 & 4) i $15.00 General Admission Standing Room Only. A special Resort/Hotel package for two is also available for $199.00, which includes two VIP Reserved Seats, WinnaVegas hotel room, two dinner vouchers and two $5.00 Diumenge breakfast buffet-voucher.
Les portes obren a 6:30 p.m. Connecticut amb el combat d'obertura programada en 7:30 p.m. Connecticut. It is an all-ages event.
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Refilo: @KONightBoxing, @NeonStarSE, @WinnaVegasIA
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Two regional title fights featured on “KO Nit de Boxa: WAR In WinnaVegas”

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Juny 10 live from Iowa on CBS Sports Network
SLOAN, IA (Maig 9, 2017) – Professional boxing returns Dissabte, Juny 10, to WinnaVegas Casino Resort, featuring undefeated junior welterweight Maurici “Mighty Mo” Hooker, en el “KO Nit de Boxa: WAR In WinnaVegas” targeta, to air (10 p.m. I / 7 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network live from Sloan, Iowa.
“KO Nit de Boxa: WAR In WinnaVegas” is presented by KO Night Boxing LLC, in association with Roc Nation Sports, Ringside Ticket Inc. and WinnaVegas Resort Casino. TITLE Boxing is the official gloves provider for KO Night Boxing.
“This is a great opportunity for ‘KO Night Boxing, LLC’ to expand our brand to another state,” promoter John Andersen said. “We’re very happy to be coming to WinnaVegas and working with Mayan Beltran and his team. We’re kicking this new relationship off in a big way with these two regional title fights on CBS Sports Network. We hope that this is just the start of a long-lasting relationship between KO Night Boxing and WinnaVegas.
“The principal fighters in the two nationally televised fights are all on the verge of breaking out to become stars. A lot is at risk for all of them. Our promotional company is known for giving a platform to top prospects in highly entertaining, competitive matches that boxing fans love watching, whether they’re in the arena or watching on CBS Sports Network.”
“I am very excited to have CBS Sports Network boxing back at WinnaVegas Casino Resort,” CEO Mayan Beltran commented. “Our fans really like boxing and it looks like we have a great fight card, so it should be a fun night. I am looking forward to working with promoters KO Night Boxing LLC, Neon Star SE, Roc Nation Sports and, com sempre, Ringside Ticket Inc., to deliver this exciting night of entertainment.”
Roc Nation Esports’ Hooker (22-0-3, 16 KOs) will defend his North American Boxing Organization (NABO) junior welterweight against title challenger Abdiel “Mortero” Ramírez (23-1-1, 21 KOs) en l'esdeveniment principal a 10 assalts.
Fighting out of Dallas, Hooker is world rated at No. 2 per l'Organització Mundial de Boxa (OMB), i n. 4 by the International Boxing Federation (FIB). The 27-year-old Hooker was a decorated amateur boxer in Texas, finishing with a 97-7 (67 KOs) registre, who turned pro in 2011.
Hooker first captured the vacant NABO title in 2015, at home in Dallas, with a six-round technical knockout of previously unbeaten Eduardo Galindo (10-0-1). Des, Hooker has made three successful title defenses against Ghislain Maduma (17-1) at the famed Madison Square Garden on Nov. 17, 2015, Ty Barnett (23-5-1) at Oracle Arena on August 6, 2016; and in a 10-round draw with former World Boxing Association (AMB) Campió del món Darleys Pérez (33-2-1) on undercard of Sergey Kovalev vs. Andre Ward “Pound-For-Pound” on Mov. 19 in Las Vegas.
In his most recent fight on Febrer. 25 a Mèxic, Hooker cruised to a dominant 10-round decision victory over former IBF World Champion Cristóbal Creu (41-20-4).
Ramírez, 25, is a former FECOMBOX Lightweight Champion, fighting out of Ciudad Juarez, Mèxic. Ramírez, who is riding a nine-fight win streak, will be fighting outside of his native Mexico for the first time against Hooker.
The 10-round co-feature for the vacant United States Boxing Association (USBA) featherweight crown has been in the works for a while and it could very well steal the show as former USBA champion Daniel “Twitch” Franco adquireix Jose Haro.
The 25-year-old Franco (15-1-3, 10 KOs), fighting out of Rancho Cucamonga, Califòrnia, started boxing at the age of eight, acumulant un rècord aficionat de 67-15, highlighted by gold-medal performances at the 2006 Oxnard PAL Championships and 2017 California State Silver Gloves Championships.
Fighting under the Roc Nation Sports banner, Franco captured the vacant USBA featherweight title last November, knocking out previously unbeaten Derrick Murray (13-0-1) in four rounds. Franco was stopped in his last fight by veteran Christopher Martin (29-8-3) in the third round of their non-title fight in Los Angeles on Març 23. Franco is currently rated No. 5 by the USBA and No. 11 by the NABO.
USBA No. 14-rated Haro (13-1-1, 7 KOs), who is a well-kept secret outside of West Jordan, Utah, is an all-action fighter. The 29-year-old has won his last five fights, unbeaten in in his last six with a draw, since suffering his only loss to highly-touted prospect Toka Kahn Clary (11-0) by way of a six-round decision in 2014.
Totes les baralles i els lluitadors estan subjectes a canvi. Combats addicionals aviat seran anunciats.
Tickets are on sale at the WinnaVegas box office and online at www.tickets.winnavegas.biz. Advance ticket prices are $35.00 ringside (files 1 & 2), $35.00 VIP Reserved Seating (files 3 & 4), $20.00 General Admission Reserved Seating (files 3 & 4) i $15.00 General Admission Standing Room Only. A special Resort/Hotel package for two is also available for $199.00, which includes two VIP Reserved Seats, WinnaVegas hotel room, two dinner vouchers and two $5.00 Diumenge breakfast buffet voucher.
Les portes obren a 6:30 p.m. Connecticut amb el combat d'obertura programada en 7:30 p.m. Connecticut. It is an all-ages event.
(Pictures courtesy of Roc Nation Sports)
INFORMACIÓ:
Refilo: @KONightBoxing, @NeonStarSE, @WinnaVegasIA
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