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

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“KO NIGHT BOXING” GOUD & GLORY”
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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, Kan. (Februarie 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 Night Boxing” Goud & Heerlikheid” kaart, by Hartman Arena in Park City, Kansas.
Aangebied deur “KO Night Boxing LLC,” the card was taped live to be shown at a later date on CBS Sports Network. “KO Night Boxing” Goud & Heerlikheid” kaart, presented by KO Night Boxing LLC,
Die 22-jarige Hernandez (4-0, 3 Uitklophoue) stopped last-minute replacement, game Victor “Die Bull” Torres, in die vyfde ronde.
Hernandez’ oorspronklike teenstander, Hungarian champion Joseph Ajtai (19-9, 12 Uitklophoue), never made it to Wichita due to a series of unfortunate circumstances. Ajtai lost one day in Frankfurt, Duitsland, after leaving his passport on the plane he took from Budapest. Once he landed in Chicago op Woensdag, 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 gesê. “Weer, 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’ veiligheid.
“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 (titel gordel) 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 (titel gordel).”
In die mede-featured gebeurtenis, Minneapolis welterweight Javonte Starks (13-2, 7 Uitklophoue) and Mexican veteran Cesar Soriano (28-36-2, 17 Uitklophoue) fought to a six-round majority draw.
Bakersfield, CA pro-debuting Derrick Clayton upset Milwaukee junior welterweight Akeem Swart (3-2, 1 KO), registering a second-round technical knockout.
Wichita middelgewigtitel Jeff Sturm (2-0, 1 KO) gebly onoorwonne, stopping intrastate rival Brian Clements, van Topeka, halfway through the opening round.
Another pro-debuting California fighter, junior weltergewig Chazz Macias, slegs nodig1:20 to knockout Omaha’s Corey Roberts.
Fighting for the first time in 5 ½ jaar, Washington D.C. swaargewig Maurice “Vragtrein” Brerm (14-2-1, 10 Uitklophoue) took out 300-pounder Richard “silwerrug” Carmack (15-13-1, 12 Uitklophoue) in die eerste ronde.
Full results below:
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Hoofren – VACANT IBA AMERICAS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Nico Hernandez (4-0, 3 Uitklophoue), Wichita, KS
WTKO5 (0:55)
Victor Torres (2-8-1, 1 KO), Modesto, SOOS
(Hernandez won vacant IBA Americas flyweight title)
CO-FEATURE – WELTERWEIGHTS
Cesar Soriano (28-36-2, 17 Uitklophoue), Iztacalco, Distrito Federal, Mexiko
D6 (5-56, 57-57, 57-57)
Javonte Starks (13-2-1, 7 Uitklophoue), Minneapolis, MN
HEAVYEIGHTS
Maurice Byarm (14-2-1, 10 Uitklophoue), Washington D.C.
WKO1 (1:34)
Richard “silwerrug” Carmack (15-13-1, 12 Uitklophoue), Kansas City, MO
Middleweights
Jeff Strum (2-0, 1 KO), Wichita, KS
WKO1 (1:12)
Brian Clements (0-1-1), Topeka, KS
JUNIOR middleweights
Derrick Clayton (1-0, 1 KO), Bakersfield, SOOS
WTKO2 (2:59)
Akeem Swart (3-2, 1 KO), Milwaukee, WI
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS
Chazz Macias (1-0, 1KO), Tehachapi, SOOS
WKO1 (1:20)
Corey Roberts (0-4), Omaha, NE
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2016 Olimpiese brons medalje Nico Hernandez ten volle herstel en slaggereed om te gaan in 1 titelgeveg

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“KO Night Boxing: Goud & Heerlikheid” vir
vakante IBA Amerikas vlieggewigtitel vs. Jozsef Ajtai
Februarie. 10 by Hartman Arena in Park City, KS
PARK CITY, Kansas (Januarie 22, 2018) – 2016 Olimpiese brons medalje en tuisdorp held Nico Hernandez het ten volle herstel van 'n besering wat sy Desember uitgestel 2nd veg om Saturdeay, Februarie 10, versus Hungarian kampioen Jozsef “Little Red” Ajtai in die die agt-ronde hoofren vir die vakante Internasionale Boks Vereniging (IBA) Amerikas vlieggewigtitel, die hemel van die “KO Night Boxing: Goud & Heerlikheid” kaart, by Hartman Arena in Park City, Kansas.
“KO Night Boxing: Goud & Heerlikheid” is 'n aanbieding van KO Night Boxing LLC., in samewerking met Hartman Arena, en geborg word gedeeltelik deur Park City (KS), Twister Plaas Harley-Davidson en metro PCS.
Die aksie sal regstreeks op band opgeneem vir toekomstige uitsaai op CBS Sports Network.
Die 22-jarige Hernandez (3-0, 2 Uitklophoue), veg uit Wichita, gely 'n onbekende besering wat hom gedwing om te onttrek van die Desember. 2nd stryd. Nie Hernandez nie sy promotor, John Andersen (KO Night Boxing, LLC), het enige inligting oor besering Nico se lig gebring om te verhoed dat sy opponent enige moontlike voordeel te teiken in die ring.
“Ek voel goed, gereed om te veg,” Hernandez commented. “Ons wou seker maak dat ek 'n besering vry en ek is 100 persent. 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. 'N Oorwinning 10 Februarie sal my daar 'n baie nader kom.

“My teenstander soos om loop baie en hy is vinnig, so I need to have my legs under me. Other than that, al, 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 Uitklophoue), wat is 'n jaar en ses dae jonger as Hernandez, het reeds geveg in vyf titel gevegte. Hy het ook die volle 10-ronde afstand, al is dit in 'n verlies deur 'n besluit in 2016, om twee-tyd Olimpiese goue medalje Shiming Zou, die voormalige World Boxing Organization (WBO) vlieggewig wêreldkampioen. Veg in tuisdorp van sy teenstander is nie 'n probleem vir Ajtai, wat het 'n enorme pad ervaring het geveg soos 'n pro in die VSA, Verenigde Koninkryk, Spanje, Duitsland, Oekraïne en Slowakye.
“Nico sal nie weet waar ek sal wees in die ring,” Ajtai voorspel. “Toe hy lyk na links vir my, Ek sal gaan na die reg; wanneer hy probeer om my te vind op die regte, Ek sal aan die linkerkant. Wanneer hy wil rus, Ek sal na vore te kom pons; wanneer hy wil pons, Hy sal my nie vind.
“Ek het 'n plan vir hierdie stryd en ek is seker hy doen as goed. Maar, in die ring, net plan een vegter se kan slaag. Dit gaan 'n goeie stryd wees, maar ek kan die publiek dat Nico die wenner sal wees nie belowe.”
“Ek is opgewonde dat Nico is 100 persent gesond vir hierdie stryd,” Andersen sê. “Ons kan nie gelukkiger wees om hierdie groot stryd bring, en nog vele meer soos ons voortbeweeg, om die groot stad van Wichita.”
In die ses-round-mede featured gebeurtenis, Minneapolis welterweight Javonte Starks (13-2, 7 Uitklophoue), 'n voormalige Future Stars Nasionale Kampioen as 'n amateur, neem op die veteraan Mexikaanse vegter Cesar Soriano (28-36-1, 17 Uitklophoue), die voormalige FECARBOX liggewig titlist.
Belowende Milwaukee junior middelgewigtitel vooruitsig Akeem Swart (3-1, 1 KO) faces pro-debuting Derrick Clayton, veg uit Bakersfield (SOOS), in die vier-ronde televisie opener.
Wichita middelgewigtitel Jeff Sturm (1-0) vergader kruis-staat mededinger Brian Clements (0-0-1), van Toledo, in die vier-ronde TV swing bout.
Ook veg op die onder-kaart is Washington D.C. swaargewig Maurice “Vragtrein” Brerm (13-2-1, 9 Uitklophoue) sukkel 300-pond Kansas City (MO) vyand Richard “silwerrug” Carmack (15-12-1, 12 Uitklophoue) in 'n ses-wedstryd. 'N paar van vier veelsydige spelers vind onoorwonne Bakersfield junior weltergewig vooruitsig Miguel Contreras (5-0, 4 Uitklophoue) gooi-af met sy Georgia opponent, Archie Wey (2-9), en Kalifornië junior weltergewig Chazz Macias is na verwagting om sy pro-buiging maak teen 'n teenstander te bepaal.
Kaartjies te koop môre (Dinsdag, Oktober. 24 @ 10 voormiddag. CT) by die Hartman Arena loket en http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue / 50551?Brand = Hartman. Die prys is $115.00 (VIP), $75.00, $50.00, $35.00, $25.00 en $20.00 (pryse sluit nie diensfooie). Student tickets are available – Kleuter deur die kollege – vir $15.00 dollars, maar word slegs verkoop word teen die arena. Student Identifikasie is vergeld.
Dit is 'n all-ouderdomme wys. Deure open om 5:00 namiddag. CT met die opening bout geskeduleer 6:00 namiddag. CT.
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Olympic medalist Nico Hernandez injured, “KO Night Boxing: Goud & Heerlikheid” postponed

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Februarie. 10 by Hartman Arena in Park City, KS
PARK CITY, Kansas (November 27, 2017) – Due to an injury suffered by 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez last week at training camp, Saterdag nag se “KO Night Boxing: Goud & Heerlikheid” kaart, presented by KO Night Boxing LLC, has been postponed until Februarie 10, at the same venue, Hartman Arena in Park City, Kansas.
The 21-year-old Hernandez was scheduled to headline the event in his hometown against Hungarian flyweight champion Jozsef “Little Red” Ajtai (19-9, 12 Uitklophoue) in the eight-round main event for the vacant International Boxing Association (IBA) Americas flyweight championship.
The promoter plans to keep the card intact, as much as possible, and he is hopeful that Ajtai is available to challenge Hernandez for the IBA Americas title.
“Injuries are an unfortunate part of boxing, but the good news is that Nico will be 100-percent ready to go February 10ste,” promotor John Andersen gesê. “I know that Nico feels that he’s letting everybody down but, at the end of the day, all that really counts is his health. He’s a tough kid who has his entire pro career ahead of him.”
“Over the last six months, Nico has become like family to the Hartman Arena staff,” said Hartman Arena Executive Director, Ben Bolander. “We wish the best for him and hope for a speedy recovery, so we can see him back here in February fighting for the title.”
TIckets to the December 2nd event will still be honored at the Februarie 10 gebeurtenis. If ticket holders, are unable to attend the new event date, full refunds will be offered at the point of purchase. Tickets will remain on sale for the Februarie 10, 2018 event date.
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Two title fights set for “KO Night Boxing: Goud & Heerlikheid”

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Desember. 2 by Hartman Arena in Park City, KS
Tramaine Williams
(picture courtesy of Roc Nation Sports)

PARK CITY, Kansas (November 24, 2017) – Onoorwonne, stygende ster Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Williams is returning to the “Sunflower State” with his own “Goud & Heerlikheid” plan as he battles for the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) International junior featherweight title co-main event on the “KO Night Boxing: Goud & Heerlikheid” kaart, by Hartman Arena in Park City, Kansas.

“KO Night Boxing: Goud & Heerlikheid” is 'n aanbieding van KO Night Boxing LLC., in association with Roc Nation Sports and Hartman Arena. The event is sponsored in part by Park City KS, Twister City Harley-Davidson and Metro PCS.
Die aksie sal regstreeks op band opgeneem vir toekomstige uitsaai op CBS Sports Network.

Williams 13-0, 5 Uitklophoue) will be fighting for the third time in Kansas, each on a “KO Night Boxing” card headlined by hometown hero and 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez (3-0, 2 Uitklophoue). Hernandez will be fighting for his first pro title Desember. 2 in only his fourth pro fight, versus Hungarian flyweight champion Jozsef “Little Red” Ajtai (19-9, 12 Uitklophoue) in the eight-round main event for the vacant International Boxing Association (IBA) Americas flyweight title fight.

A 10-time national amateur champion from New Haven (CT), the 24-year-old Williams is moving down one weight class to fight Alexei “The Hurricane” Collado (23-2, 20 Uitklophoue) for the vacant WBO Junior Featherweight Championship in the 10-round co-featured event.
Williams, who is the No. 2-rated featherweight in the United States Boxing Association (USBA), won eight and 10-round decisions, onderskeidelik, te Eduardo Garza en Derrick Murray, die afgelope Maart 3 en September 23, op “KO Night Boxing” events in Kansas. On another “KO Night Boxing” kaart, Williams registered a sensational opening-round knockout of 30-7 William Gonzalez, this past July at the Queen Mary in Long Beach.

“Fighting for the WBO International Junior featherweight title is a huge opportunity for me and I’m thankful for Roc Nation’s support in arranging this fight,” Williams het gesê. “I know my potential and winning this belt would be the first step toward putting myself in position to fight for a world title.

“I’m looking forward to competing for this honor at Hartman Arena, in front of the fans in Kansas, who have always supported me.”
Collado was a decorated amateur boxer in his native Cuba, where he defected from to Miami, where he lives and trains. In sy laaste stryd, Collado stopped Walter Rojas in die eerste ronde, Mei 28ste in Trinidad, om die vakante World Boxing Council vang (WBC) Latino junior featherweight title.
The opening televised bout is an eight-round welterweight match featuring unbeaten Wellington Romero (13-0-1, 7 Uitklophoue), 'n 2012 Dominican Republic Olympian who now fights out of Newburgh, New York, against his fellow Dominican, Victor Abreau (9-2, 5 Uitklophoue).
Arizona welterweight Abel Ramos (18-2-2, 13 Uitklophoue) takes on battle-tested Mexican invader Cesar Soriano (28-36-1, 17 Uitklophoue) in an eight-round throw-down.

Also fighting on the undercard in a six-round match between undefeated junior lightweights, Californian Joshua Zuniga (8-0, 3 Uitklophoue) and Moldova-native Piotr Apostol (4-0, 2 Uitklophoue), fighting out of Seattle.

Wichita middelgewigtitel Jeff Sturm (1-0) faces intra-state rival Brian Clements (0-01), van Topeka, while another Wichita fighter, junior middelgewigtitel Ramon Barber (7-16, 6 Uitklophoue). meets Milwaukee’s Akeem Swart (3-1, 1 KO), in a pair of four-round bouts.
Alle gevegte en vegters is onderhewig aan verandering.
Kaartjies te koop môre (Dinsdag, Oktober. 24 @ 10 voormiddag. CT) by die Hartman Arena loket en http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue / 50551?Brand = Hartman. Die prys is $115.00 (VIP), $75.00, $50.00, $35.00, $25.00 en $20.00 (pryse sluit nie diensfooie). Student tickets are available – Kleuter deur die kollege – vir $15.00 dollars, maar word slegs verkoop word teen die arena. Student Identifikasie is vergeld.
Dit is 'n all-ouderdomme wys. Deure open om 5:00 namiddag. CT met die opening bout geskeduleer 6:00 namiddag. CT.
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2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez & Hungarian champion Jozsef Ajtai have taken different paths into pro ranks

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“KO Night Boxing: Goud & Heerlikheid” vir
vacant IBA Americas flyweight title
Desember. 2 by Hartman Arena in Park City, KS
PARK CITY, Kansas (November 20, 2017) – USA Olympian and hometown hero Nico Hernandez and Hungarian flyweight champion Jozsef “Little Red” Ajtai took completely different paths into the professional ranks.
Hernandez vs., Ajtai is the eight-round main event for the vacant International Boxing Association (IBA) Americas flyweight title fight, Saterdag nag, Desember 2, op die “KO Night Boxing: Goud & Heerlikheid” kaart, by Hartman Arena in Park City, Kansas.
“KO Night Boxing: Goud & Heerlikheid” is 'n aanbieding van KO Night Boxing LLC., in samewerking met Hartman Arena, en geborg word gedeeltelik deur Twister Plaas Harley-Davidson metro PCS, Mort’s Cigar Bar enJimmy’s Egg.
Die aksie sal regstreeks op band opgeneem vir toekomstige uitsaai op CBS Sports Network.
The 21-year-old Hernandez (3-0, 2 Uitklophoue), veg uit Wichita, was a decorated amateur boxer who compiled a sterling 123-12 rekord, highlighted by his bronze-medal winning performance at the 2016 Olimpiese Spele in Brasilië. Hernandez made his pro debut last March. All his fights have been at home, each has been in the main event, and on national television. His fight against Ajtai, egter, will be his first title fight, coming in only his fourth pro bout.
Ajtai, wat is 'n jaar en ses dae jonger as Hernandez, made his professional debut 2 ½ years ago, and he’s already fought in five title fights.
Hernandez’ amateur pedigree versus Ajtai’s pro experience?
“I feel like I’m already at the level of a lot of top pro fighters,” Hernandez said. The only advantage he has is he’s used to fighting more rounds than I (this is Nico’s first scheduled 8-rounder), but I don’t plan on letting it go the distance anyways.
“I feel blessed to have this IBA title fight opportunity so early in my pro career. It honestly couldn’t come any faster. I do believe it will be special and open a tot of opportunities to fight bigger names once I win this fight. A win should open-up additional title fight opportunities, both overseas and, hopefully, back here at home to help us continue building Wichita into a fight town.”
Ajtai (19-9, 12 Uitklophoue) has already had 28 pro gevegte, including a full 10-round distance loss by decision last year at Madison Square Garden in New York City to two-time Olympic gold medalist Shiming Zou, die voormalige World Boxing Organization (WBO) vlieggewig wêreldkampioen. The Hungarian has fought at home in Hungary, as well as on the road in the United Kingdom, Spanje, Duitsland, Oekraïne en Slowakye. A trip to America’s heartland doesn’t faze him in the least.
“He will be at home, where everybody wants to fight, but this isn’t a problem for me,” Ajtai explained. “I know he is a good boxer, but I will try to be a bit better December 2nd. When my condition is good, as it is for this fight, nobody likes to fight me.
“Dit is 'n groot geleentheid vir my. It’s always difficult to beat a good fighter but doing so is real success. Fighting Shiming Zou in only my fourth fight was very nice for me. I want that feeling again in this fight against Nico.”
Hernandez realizes that this fight could be his last at home for a while, due to the lack of quality American flyweights, and that most world-class fighters in his weight class are from Central America, Thailand and Japan.
“I don’t think I’ll have many more fights at home,” Hernandez admits. “I don’t think that will matter too much because I feel more pressure fighting at home than elsewhere. I will miss everyone cheering my name like they do at home. I think I’ll be traveling more to fight bigger names to work my way up the ladder until I’m at the top.
“I think the early rounds in this fight (vs. Ajtai) will be a chess match because, from what I’ve seen, he runs a lot. I feel that once I start landing my body shots, he’ll slowdown in the latter rounds. en, like I’ve said, I don’t plan on this fight going the distance.”
Ajtai, natuurlik, isn’t traveling all the way to Kansas to visit Dorothy or the Wizard of Oz, hy kom om te wen!
“Nico sal nie weet waar ek sal wees in die ring,” Ajtai voorspel. “Toe hy lyk na links vir my, Ek sal gaan na die reg; wanneer hy probeer om my te vind op die regte, Ek sal aan die linkerkant. Wanneer hy wil rus, Ek sal na vore te kom pons; wanneer hy wil pons, Hy sal my nie vind.
“Ek het 'n plan vir hierdie stryd en ek is seker hy doen as goed. Maar, in die ring, net plan een vegter se kan slaag. Dit gaan 'n goeie stryd wees, maar ek kan die publiek dat Nico die wenner sal wees nie belowe.”
die volle “Goud & Heerlikheid” card will be announced later this week. Alle gevegte en vegters is onderhewig aan verandering.
Kaartjies te koop môre (Dinsdag, Oktober. 24 @ 10 voormiddag. CT) by die Hartman Arena loket en http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue / 50551?Brand = Hartman. Die prys is $115.00 (VIP), $75.00, $50.00, $35.00, $25.00 en $20.00 (pryse sluit nie diensfooie). Student tickets are available – Kleuter deur die kollege – vir $15.00 dollars, maar word slegs verkoop word teen die arena. Student Identifikasie is vergeld.
Dit is 'n all-ouderdomme wys. Deure open om 5:00 namiddag. CT met die opening bout geskeduleer 6:00 namiddag. CT.
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2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez To fight for first pro title, Desember. 2 at home vs. Hungarian invader Jozsef “Little Red” Ajtai

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“KO Night Boxing: Goud & Heerlikheid” by Hartman Arena in Park City, KS
Nico Hernandez
Tony Schock / GS Memory Maker

PARK CITY, KANSAS (Oktober 23, 2017) – 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez will be fighting for his first professional title on Saterdag, Desember 2, when he takes on Hungarian invaderJozsef “Little Red” Ajtai in the eight-round main event for the vacant International Boxing Association (IBA) Flyweight Championship, headlining “KO Night Boxing: Goud & Heerlikheid” by Hartman Arena in Park City, Kansas.

“KO Night Boxing: Goud & Heerlikheid” is 'n aanbieding van KO Night Boxing LLC., in samewerking met Hartman Arena, en geborg word gedeeltelik deur Twister Plaas Harley-Davidson metro PCS, Mort’s Cigar Bar en Jimmy Egg.

Die aksie sal regstreeks op band opgeneem vir toekomstige uitsaai op CBS Sports Network.
The 21-year-old Hernandez (3-0, 2 Uitklophoue), veg uit 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 pond. Hernandez won a six-round unanimous decision by scores of 60-54 en 59-55 twee keer.
Despite being younger than Hernandez by almost a year to the day, Ajtai (19-9, 12 Uitklophoue) has already had 28 pro gevegte, including a full 10-round distance loss by decision last year to two-time Olympic gold medalist Shiming Zou, die voormalige World Boxing Organization (WBO) vlieggewig wêreldkampioen.
“By far, Nico is fighting the toughest opponent of his pro career,” Hernandez’ promotor John Andersen (“KO Night Boxing LLC) gesê. “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 pond.
“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 bygevoeg. “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 Hoya,George Foreman, Roberto Duran en Arturo Gatti, as well as stars such as Roy Jones, Jr.,Bernard Hopkins, Shane Mosely, James Toney, Mikkel Kessler, Eric Morales, Diego Corrales, Luis Castillo Jose, Glen Johnson en Antonio Tarver.
Other fights on the “Goud & Heerlikheid” card will soon be announced. Alle gevegte en vegters is onderhewig aan verandering.
Kaartjies te koop môre (Dinsdag, Oktober. 24 @ 12 namiddag. CT) by die Hartman Arena loket en http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue / 50551?Brand = Hartman. Die prys is $115.00 (VIP), $75.00, $50.00, $35.00, $25.00 en $20.00 (pryse sluit nie diensfooie) .
Dit is 'n all-ouderdomme wys. Deure open om 5:00 namiddag. CT met die opening bout geskeduleer 6:00 namiddag. CT.
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