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“Knockout Night at the D” series To air on CBS Sports Network

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Hall of Fame broadcast team
Al Bernstein, UJim Ross & Kevin Kelly
Tickets on sale for inaugural event Sea. 12 at
Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
Zab Judah returns in main event vs. Josh Torres
Las Vegas (February 23, 2016) – CBS Sports Network will be home of the new monthly professional boxing series, “Knockout Night at The D,” which officially launches Saturdayebusuku, March 12, at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC).
It has also been announced that the “Knockout Night at the D” broadcast team will feature a pair of Hall-of-Fame announcers, color commentator Al Bernstein futhi Jim “JR” Ross will handle blow-by-blow responsibilities, as well as former world featherweight championKevin “Flushing Flash” Kelley, who will conduct post fight and celebrity interviews.
The “Knockout Night at the D” series, created by the D Las Vegas and DLVC, along with Neon Star Media and Roy Englebrecht Promotions, will be held at the DLVEC open air venue located adjacent to the D Las Vegas. The inaugural event Sea. 12th, Nokho, will take place inside the DLVEC’s 20,000-square-foot tent.
Eight “Knockout Night at the D” events are planned in 2016. There are three other series broadcast dates – April 16, May 13 and June 10 (subject to normal Nevada Commission approval) – with other dates to be determined in September, October, November and December.
“It has been our vision to bring outdoor boxing back to the city, so it excites us to see this dream of ours come to life at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center,” Derek Stevens, CEO of the D Las Vegas and DLVEC said. “We look forward to partnering with Neon Star Productions to present a series of incredible match-ups that will be talked about for years to come.”
Bernstein is arguably the preeminent boxing announcer in the world. In 1980, Bernstein joined ESPN as its boxing analyst. The 1988 Sam Taub Award winner for excellence in boxing broadcasting journalism, Bernstein served as boxing analyst for NBC’s coverage of the 1992 futhi 1996 Olympics. A 2012 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, Bernstein has been boxing analyst for Showtime Championship Boxing since 2003, as well as the main commentator the past four years for Channel 5, a terrestrial network in the United Kingdom.
“I am extremely happy to be a part of the ‘Knockout Night at the D’ series,” Bernstein wathi. “The venue is great, the event creates a lot of excitement in Downtown Las Vegas, and CBS Sports Network viewers will see excellent boxing on our telecasts. The operative word here is fun. I’m looking forward to it.”
The wildly popular Ross, who was the voice of the WWE, was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007. Although he is best known for his work in wrestling, Ross is an experienced sports commentator who has called professional boxing and mixed material arts events. He has also developed his own brand of barbeque sauces and cookbooks.
“I am beyond excited to have this opportunity to broadcast big time, world-class boxing from the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas,” Ross remarked. “Working with Boxing Hall of Famer Al Bernstein, the best analyst in the game, and with the ‘Flushing Flash’, Kevin Kelly, equates to a unique broadcasting trifecta. Ring the bell…it’s Slobber Knocker time!”
Kelley (60-10-2, 39 Kos) captured the World Boxing Council featherweight championship December 4, 1993 in Reno, by way of a unanimous 12-round decision, and he successfully defended his title twice against Jesse Benavidas futhi Jose Vida Ramos. Kelley, who lives in Las Vegas, is an experienced boxing analyst.
“I would like to thank the team of CBS Sports Network, the D Hotel, Al Bernstein and Jim Ross for this life changing moment,” Kelley commented. “With my hands-on fighting experience and their knowledge of boxing, we come together perfect like a hand in glove.”
Five-time, ezimbili-division emhlabeni iqhawe Zab “Super” UJuda (42-9, 29 Kos), ukulwa out of Las Vegas, meets upset-minded Albuquerque, NM junior welterweight Josh “Pitbull” UTorres (15-4-2, 7 Kos) in the Mar. 12th 10-round main event.
In the 8-round co-feature, Las Vegas fan favorite Chuy “El Huracan” Gutierrez (14-0-1, 4 Kos) faces lightweight Leon “The Third Generation” Spinks III (11-3-1, 7 Kos).
Zonke ukulwa kanye fighters angaphansi ushintsho.
Amathikithi, ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $65.00 ringside and $20.00 seated general admission, are now on sale at Ticketmaster.com or the D Las Vegas box office (702.288-2111). Suites are $1000.00, kuya ku 10 izivakashi, and includes a beverage package. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Doors evulekile at 5:00 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. PT.
The “Knockout at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video and telco kanye nge satellite on DirecTV Channel 221 nesitsha Network Channel 158. Ukuze uthole ukwaziswa okwengeziwe, kuhlanganise nesimiso full izinhlelo nendlela uthole CBS Sports Network, iya ku www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
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THIAGO MOISÉS ELEVATED TO MAIN EVENT OF RFA 35 AS ZACH JUUSOLA WITHDRAWS

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ISENZAKALO MAIN:
THIAGO MOISÉS vs. DAVID CASTILLO
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CO-MAIN UMCIMBI:
THIAGO ALVES vs. DAVID PUTVIN
CATCHWEIGHT BOUT
ULWESIHLANU, FEBRUARY 19th LIVE on AXS TV
LIVE at the UCCU CENTER in OREM, UTAH
Tickets are on sale NOW through CageTix.com
Las Vegas, Nevada – Uvuko Ukulwa Alliance (RFA) president Ed Soares announced today that there has been a last-minute shuffle at the top of lokhu Friday night’s RFA 35 event set to take place in Utah. Zach Juusola has pulled out of his lightweight title fight in the main event of RFA 35 ngenxa yokulimala. This has elevated RFA 35 co-headliner Thiago Moisés (6-1) to the evening’s main event against David Castillo (19-7). Moisés and Castillo will compete for the vacant RFA lightweight title
RFA vet and BJJ black belt Thiago Alves (9-3) has also stepped up to take Moisés’ place in the RFA 35 co-main event against David Putvin (7-1). This is the second time that Alves has stepped up on short notice after a Juusola withdrawal. Alves replaced Juusola last June in the co-main event of RFA 26 in Colorado. Alves and Putvin will meet at a catchweight of 160-pounds.
“Thiago Moisés vs. David Castillo is the new lightweight title fight in the main event of RFA 35 ngolwesihlanu, Soares esibekiwe. “Moisés has been elevated from co-main event after Zach Juusola withdrew due to injury. Thiago Alves is also stepping up on short notice once again. He will fight David Putvin in the co-main event.”
Amathikithi for RFA 35 – Moisés vs. Castillo are available for purchase now on SmithsTix.com. You can also support your favorite fighter by purchasing your tickets through CageTix.com/RFA.
RFA 35 – Moisés vs. Castillo takes place this Friday, February 19th at the UCCU Center in Orem, Utah. This will be the promotion’s first event to take place in the state of Utah and it will be the second RFA event of 2016. Lonke ikhadi main of RFA 35 uzobe isiqephu bukhoma futhi lonke phezu AXS TV at 10 p.m. KANYE / 7 p.m. PT lokhu Friday, February 19th.
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the D Las Vegas Steps into ring with monthly pro boxing series “Knockout Night at the D”

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Zab “Super” Judah to headline first event
Saturday, Sea. 12 at Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
Las Vegas (February 16, 2016) — the D Las Vegas and Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), along with Neon Star Media and Roy Englebrecht Promotions, have announced the formation of a new monthly boxing series, “Knockout Night at the D”.
The “Knockout Night at the D” series will take place under the neon lights of Las Vegas in the DLVEC open air venue, located in the heart of the downtown Las Vegas casino district, one block away from the world famous Fremont Street (200 S. 3rd St.).
“One of my visions for the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center was to bring outdoor boxing back to the city,” wathi Derek Stevens, Owner and CEO of the D Las Vegas. “I have a true passion for this sport and I am thrilled to provide my guests with an incredible boxing series that will support athletes, businesses and the community of Las Vegas.”
Each “Knockout Night at the D” event during the 2016 series will feature a variety of compelling matches, including world title bouts, world-class matches, tournament eliminators and special attraction bouts, plus pro-debuts of future boxing stars
Television broadcast information for the series will be announced shortly
The inaugural event, ihlelelwe Saturday, March 12, will be held inside the DLVEC’s 20,000-square-foot tent and headlined by five-time, ezimbili-division emhlabeni iqhawe Zab “Super” UJuda (42-9, 29 Kos). The Brooklyn native, now fighting out of Las Vegas, returns to the ring after a two-year break from the sport. The fast and powerful southpaw faces Albuquerque, NM junior welterweight Josh “Pitbull” UTorres (15-4-2, 7 Kos) 10-round umcimbi main.
During his 19 ½-year pro career, Judah is 11-8 (9 Kos) ezweni isihloko ukulwa, defeating five world champions along the way in Junior Witter, Terron Millet, DeMarcus Corley, Raphael Pineda futhi Cory Spinks.
The 24-year-old Torres started boxing professionally at the age of 18, under the direction of his late trainer, 5-time world champion Johnny Tapia. UTorres, a former USNBC welterweight title holder, is now trained by Tapia’s brother-in-law, Chris Chavez.
Rising Las Vegas lightweight star UJesu “Chuy” Gutierrez (14-0-1, 4 Kos) takes on a member of one of boxing’s great families, Leon “The Third Generation” Spinks III (11-3-1, 7 Kos), in the 8-round main event. Gutierrez is a former USNBC titlist.
The 27-year-old Spinks has boxing blood running through his veins. His grandfather is two-time world heavyweight champion and 1976 Olympic gold medalist Leon Spinks. Three-time world cruiserweight and former heavyweight champion Michael Spinks is young Leon’s great uncle, while his uncle Cory Spinks is a five-time, ezimbili-division emhlabeni iqhawe.
Canadian junior welterweight Steve “The Dragon” Claggett (23-3-1, 16 Kos) and Las Vegas junior welterweight Jeremy “J Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Kos), who served as a sparring partner for Floyd Mayweather, Jr. for his mega-fight with Manny Pacquiao, are slated to fight opponents to be announced, ngokulandelana, in 8 and 4-round fights.
Zonke ukulwa kanye fighters angaphansi ushintsho.
Amathikithi, ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $65.00 ringside and $20.00 seated general admission, hamba on ukudayiswaMonday, Feb. 21, 2016 at Ticketmaster.com or DLVEC.com. Suites are $1000.00, kuya ku 10 izivakashi, and includes a beverage package. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Doors evulekile at 5:30 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. PT.
ULWAZI
Iwebhusayithi: www.dlvec.com, www.thed.com
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens
Instagram: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SuperJudah, @PitbullTorres, @ElHuracan88, @LeonSpinksIII
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THREE NEW MATCHUPS COMPLETE WSOF29: GAETHJE VS. FOSTER MAIN CARD ON SATURDAY, MARCH 12

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NEW, LIVE NBCSN START TIME OF 10 P.M. KANYE
FROM GREELEY, COLORADO

Las Vegas (February 3, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today the addition of three main card matchups, including a heavyweight co-main event contest between UJosh "Cuddly Bear" Copeland(11-3) futhi Mike “300” Hayes (19-10-2), to its highly anticipated WSOF29: Gaethje vs. Foster world lightweight (155 amakhilogremu) championship event at the Bank of Colorado Arena in Greeley, Lap. on Saturday, March 12, siphile on NBCSN at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.

In other action on the four-bout live telecast that will be headlined by the lightweight championship showdown between reigning, undefeated kingpin Justin "The Gqamisa" Gaethje (15-0) and number one contender Brian Foster (25-9), middleweight (185 amakhilogremu) standouts Cory "The One 'Devela (15-6) futhi Louis "Handgunz" Taylor (11-3) will collide in their respective World Series of Fighting debuts.

Kicking off the live, four-fight telecast will be a welterweight (170 amakhilogremu) scrap pitting Josh Cavan (11-6) ngokumelene Kris Hocum (7-4).

Ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe kusuka $39.99, tickets for WSOF29: Gaethje vs. Foster, are on sale at WSOF.com and the University of Northern Colorado’s online ticketing platform.

Josh Copeland vs. Mike Hayes

The 6-foot-1 Copeland of Denver, Lap. is a former number one ranked heavyweight in his home state, and a four-time title holder since turning professional in 2010.

The 33-year-old, former Youth Ministry student at Dallas Baptist College, uzuze 8 of yakhe 11 career victories as a professional by way of (T)KO noma ukuzithoba, kanye 5 of those wins coming in less than 2 amaminithi.

A teammate of Gaethje’s at Grudge Training Center, Copeland will look to rebound from a second round (2:50) ukuzithoba (kimura) ukunqotshwa ezandleni zeUVitaly Minakov ngoDisemba 11, a result that snapped a two-fight win streak for Copeland.

During his professional career spanning eight-plus years, the 6-foot-4, 35-year-old Hayes of Redmond, Geza. has faced off with elite level competition, including former world champion Andrei Arlovski and superstar Ruslan Magomedov, both of whom he fought to a decision.

On November 2, 2013, Hayes notched his most impressive victory to date, beshaya umonakalo, round wesithathu (3:11) KO on decorated MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and wrestling champion Jeff “The Snowman” Monson with a head kick.

In his last start on June 4, 2015, Hayes produced another impressive result, fighting former South African national wrestling champion and four-time MMA titlistTrevor Prangley, to a draw.

Cory Devela vs. Louis Taylor

I 6-foot-2, 31-year-old Devela of Bonney Lake, Wash., will enter the decagon cage in the midst of a four-fight win streak that includes a unanimous decision victory over superstar Nick “The Promise” Ring on June 26, 2015.

A longtime protégé of MMA superstar and submission expert Dennis "Superman" Hallman, Yembula, who has notched 11 of yakhe 16 career iwina ngendlela (T)KO noma ukuzithoba, burst into the national spotlight at a Strikeforce promoted event in Tacoma, Geza. ngoFebhuwari 23, 2008, beshaya a emzuliswaneni wokuqala (1:22) TKO on heralded superstar Joe "Diesel" Riggs with a thunderous slam that rendered Riggs unable to continue fighting.

Devela’s recent ascendance that has him knocking on the door of becoming a world championship contender again, comes after he took an extended, three-year hiatus from competition to care for a sick loved one between 2010 futhi 2013.

Also looking to earn his fifth consecutive win, 5-foot-11, 36-year-old Taylor of Chicago, Ill. is the number one ranked middleweight in his home state, according to the latest Tapology.com ratings.

A prolific striker who has finished 10 of yakhe 11 opponents to date by way of (T)KO noma ukuzithoba, Taylor’s last four victories all came inside of the first round of battle.

Prior to becoming a mixed martial artist, Taylor was a wrestling standout for the NCAA Division I program at Eastern Illinois University where he benefited from training with fellow, former team member turned assistant coach Matt Hughes, who went on to become a two-time UFC champion and Hall of Fame member.

Josh Cavan vs. Kris Hocum

Fighting out of Denver, Cavan is a 5-foot-10, 32-umnyaka owodwa, lifelong athlete who competed at the minor league level of professional hockey before turning his attention to MMA. A winner of 9 of yakhe 11 professional career fights by way of (T)KO noma ukuzithoba, Cavan will look to bounce back from a second round (1:28) WHO (punches) ukunqotshwa ezandleni ze Joe Eichelberger on November 6.

The 5-foot-11, 30-year-old Hocum of Fort Collins, Lap. made his professional debut on October 27, 2012 as a participant in a one-night, eight-man tournament, defeating multiple opponents to emerge the victor of the grueling affair. He will look to regain momentum after back-to-back losses in his last two appearances.

The WSOF29 preliminary bout card will be announced soon.
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WSOF29: GAETHJE VS. FOSTER MOVES TO BANK OF COLORADO ARENA ON SATURDAY, MARCH 12, PHILA ON NBCSN

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Las Vegas (January 23, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that the location for the live NBCSN televised (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT), WSOF29: Gaethje vs. Foster lightweight (155 amakhilogremu) championship event scheduled for Saturday, March 12, has been moved to the Bank of Colorado Arena on the campus of the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Lap.

Ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe kusuka $39.99, tickets for WSOF29: Gaethje vs. Foster, are on sale at WSOF.com and the University of Northern Colorado’s online ticketing platform.

In the highly-anticipated main event, ukubusa, undefeated lightweight champion Justin "The Gqamisa" Gaethje (15-0) of Safford, Ariz. will put his title on the line against number one contender and recent eight-man tournament winner Brian Foster (25-9) of Sallisaw, Okla.

An alumnus of the University of Northern Colorado, Gaethje became the first competitive wrestler to earn All-American honors for the school after it became a Division I athletic program. He placed seventh in the NCAA national wrestling tournament in his junior year.

Additional WSOF29 bouts will be announced soon.

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RANCES BARTHELEMY WINS LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN TOE-TO-TOE BATTLE AGAINST DENIS SHAFIKOV IN HEADLINING BOUT OF FINAL PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON SPIKE CARD OF 2015 FROM THE PEARL AT THE PALMS CASINO RESORT IN LAS VEGAS

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Las Vegas (December 18) – The “force” was with Cuban star and newly crowned lightweight world champion Rances Barthelemy (24-0, 13 Kos) as he won a 12-round unanimous decision over Russian southpaw Denis Shafikov (36-2-1, 19 Kos) in the headlining bout of the final Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on Spike fight card of 2015. The four-fight telecast, which was supported by non-televised fights featuring some of Mayweather Promotions’ izinkanyezi nokunyuka, took place at the Pearl at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
Coming off of a luxury world tour, Floyd Mayweather returned stateside and sat ringside as promoter of tonight’s fights. The recently retired five-division world champion, who also learned today he was selected asSports Illustrated Fighter of the Year, was animated and engaged through the final bell of the evening.
Lo mcimbi main, which started off as a close toe-to-toe battle, ended in the Barthelemy’s favor as he swept the latter quarter of the bout. Shafikov controlled the beginning of the fight, staying in the pocket and throwing more powerful punches than Barthelemy as the Cuban had a difficult time adjusting to the significantly shorter, yet stronger, style of Shafikov.
The turning point of the fight occurred when a cut caused by a punch by Barthelemy opened up above Shafikov’s right eye in the eighth round. The blood began to poor furiously and referee Vic Drakulich called the ringside doctor over to inspect the cut. When the fight resumed, Barthelemy attacked the Russian’s eye and never let up for the remainder of the fight. He took advantage of the cut and coupled it with his height and reach advantage which led to a recipe for success as he is now a two-division world champion. The judges saw the bout 119-109 futhi 116-112 kabili.
“There were moments where I was trapped into my style of fighting. It took me a minute to adjust to Shafikov’s style and exchange punches with him,” Said Barthelemy. “I’m really happy with the number of punches I was able to get off.
“I was really impressed with Shafiov’s warrior style. He never gave up even after getting hurt with punches that were affecting his fight. That really caught me by surprise and also that he was able to last the whole fight. The fact that he continued really says something about him as a fighter.”
“I’m not sure if I won the fight,” Said Shafikov. “I’m very disappointed and I want a rematch.”
The co-main event saw a bizarre ending to what was to be a cruiserweight elimination bout. Detroit southpawIsiah Thomas (15-0, 6 Kos) was winning the fight on all three judges’ scorecards through round three when Russian power-puncher Murat “Iron” Gassiev (22-0, 16 Kos) threw accidental late blows to Thomas’ head after the bell. The punches forced referee Jay Nady to make the tough call that the punches “diminished the value” of Thomas’ ability to continue. As the fight had not yet gone four rounds, unified rules state that the fight does not go to the scorecards, thus ruling it a no contest.
UChris Pearson (16-1 11 Kos), a promising super welterweight from Dayton, Ohio put his previously undefeated record on the line against fellow unbeaten Eric Walker (12-0, 6 Kos) of Plaquemine, Louisiana in the second televised bout. Walker came out strong, dominating the early rounds against Pearson, another member of the stable of rising stars from Mayweather Promotions. A wobbled Pearson persevered and attempted to turn the tide in an action-packed fifth round with a series of head shots.

The seventh round saw both fighters exchanging a brutal barrage of punches culminating with a fast-paced eighth and final round drawing a standing ovation from the crowd. The underdog Walker, who spent 13 years in Dixon Correctional Institute in Louisiana, scored a unanimous decision victory (79-71, 78-74, 80-72) winning the biggest fight of his life in front of a captivated national TV audience.

“If you believe in God and work hard at what you’re doing, you’re going to succeed,” Said Walker. “Look at me now.
“I had watched his previous fights and knew that my right hand would be too much for him and that I could land it anytime,” continued Walker. “My conditioning was really the difference tonight. I was in great shape and I was able to rely on that when the going got tough.”

Pearson was disappointed in the decision and was left wanting a rematch.

“I take my hat off to him,” kusho uPearson. “His punches were crisp and hard. I just couldn’t get going on anything consistently. I thought it was closer than the judges’ scorecards and I definitely want a rematch as soon as possible.”

In the iziqubu ukuvulwa kusihlwa, one of boxing’s fast rising stars, Gervonta “Iyona yodwa” Davis (14-0, 13 Kos) out of Baltimore put his undefeated record on the line against Mexico’s Luis Sanchez (17-5-1, 5 Kos) in a lightweight clash.

Davis, a 21-year-old protégé of Mayweather, lived up to his reputation as a budding superstar scoring a hard-fought ninth round knockout victory. Sanchez showed his toughness and resiliency as he forced Davis to fight three rounds longer than any fight of his career.Davis showed his speed and power in the eighth round as he landed an uppercut to knock down his determined opponent. In the ninth round, he threw a massive left hand to finish Sanchez, sending Mayweather to his feet in celebration.

“It felt great to fight all of these rounds and get the work in,” Said Davis. “He’s a tough fighter and I learned a great deal tonight. It was a very good experience for me.
“I just listened to my corner and Floyd, took my time and broke him down. I want to fight again as soon as possible for a world title.”
Mayweather, who was very pleased with Davis’ performance, sees the young undefeated fighter’s future as bright.
“It’s always good to go out there and get the W,” Said Mayweather. “Muhle young. He’s still learning. We’re looking forward to him being a world champion some day.”
Mayweather relished in the opportunity to promote one of the final fights of the year in his hometown of Las Vegas saying, “I’m so happy we were able to showcase on national television some of the talented fighters we have at Mayweather Promotions. Mane noma ulahlekelwe, I am proud of all of them.
“More importantly I want to wish everyone Happy Holidays and thank for them supporting me, Mayweather Promotions and The Money Team throughout all of these years. I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.”
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SUPER WELTERWEIGHT CHRIS PEARSON MEETS FELLOW UNBEATEN ERIC WALKER & RISING STAR GERVONTA DAVIS TAKES ON LUIS SANCHEZ ON PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON SPIKE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 FROM THE PEARL AT zezandla Casino Resort Las Vegas

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OKUNINGI! FORMER WORLD CHAMPIONS ISHE SMITH & MICKEY BEY FEATURED ON STACKED UNDERCARD
Las Vegas (December 14, 2015) – Undefeated contender Chris “King Young” Pearson (13-0, 10 Kos) will meet fellow unbeaten Eric Walker (11-0, 6 Kos) in a super welterweight battle while rising star Gervonta “Iyona yodwa” Davis (13-0, 12 Kos) liba Luis Sanchez (17-4-1, 5 Kos) in a lightweight bout on Premier Boxing Champions(PBC) on Spike Friday, December 18 from the Pearl at Palms Casino resort in Las Vegas.
PBC on Spike is isihloko esikhulu by Cuba Ezingakanqotshwa Rances “Blast Kid” Barthelemy (23-0, 13 Kos) futhi waseRussia Denis Shafikov (36-1-1, 19 Kos) in a world engasindi isihloko impi. Ukusabalala isiqephu uqala at 9 p.m. KANYE/PT netimphawu Detroit sika Isiah Thomas(15-0, 6 Kos) futhi waseRussia Murat “Iron” Gassiev (22-0, 16 Kos) in a battle of unbeaten cruiserweights.
Amathikithi for the umcimbi bukhoma, lapho kugqugquzelwa Mayweather Promotions sikanye Warriors Boxing, kuthiwa ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $100.50, futhi $25.50 plus izimali ezifanele, futhi ukudayiswa manje. Amathikithi angathengwa at www.ticketmaster.com noma ngokuthi Ihhovisi Pearl Box at 702-994-3200 noma Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000.
Part of the stacked undercard of exciting fights will see former world champion Ishe “Sugar Shay” Smith (27-8, 12 Kos) ngokumelene Tommy “The Razor” Rainone (24-6-1, 5 Kos) in a super welterweight showdown and former world champion Mickey “The Spirit” Bey (21-1-1, 10 Kos) in a lightweight contest against unbeaten Naim Nelson(12-0, 1 KO).
Rounding out the action is 29-year-old Romanian Ronald “The Thrill” Gavril (14-1, 10 Kos) against the Dominican Republic’s Mariano Hilario (12-4, 5 Kos) in super middleweight action, 26-umnyaka owodwa Brian Castano (13-0,9 Kos) againstMexico’s Aaron Garcia (12-4-1, 7 Kos) in a super welterweight tussle and Fabian “TNT” Maidana (8-0, 6 Kos), brother of former world champion Marcos, in a welterweight bout against Washington’s Virgil Green (11-3, 4 Kos).
Wazalelwa e Dayton, Ohio, Pearson umxhwele ngokunqoba phezu kuka Steve Martinez, Wathi El Harrak, Lanardo Tyner futhi Acacio ngaphambilini unbeaten Joao Ferreira ukulwa ezine ngaphambi wanqoba Janks Trotter in September. The 24-year-old looks to continue to rise within the junior middleweight division and cement his contender status with a victory over the 22-year-old Walker out of Plaquemine, Louisiana who is yet to lose since turning pro in 2013.
A highly regarded prospect who won the 2012 National Gloves ubuqhawe, the Davis engu-21 ubudala uye waloba kakade stoppage kunqotshwa okubabazekayo ezine 2015. Iningi muva, the Baltimore-native wayeka zangaphambili emhlabeni iqhawe Cristobal Cruz ne inhlanganisela enolaka October yabo mpi. Now he is challenged by the 23-year-old Sanchez out of Cancun, Mexico who owns victories over Miguel Beltran and Adan Mares.
After a long career that saw him go from the world of reality television as a star on “The Olwa” to competing at the top level at 154 futhi 160 amakhilogremu, Smith finally put it all together in 2010, beginning a four-fight winning streak that culminated in a decision win over Cornelius Bundrage for a super welterweight world title in 2013, becoming the first native Las Vegan to ever win a world title. He continues to challenge the best and recorded his most recent victory in April by defeating Cecil McCalla. He takes on a dangerous veteran contender in New York’s Rainone who enters this fight having beaten Francisco Reza and Allen Litzau.
Bey returns to the ring on December 18 okokuqala kusukela ngokuwina isicoco somhlaba in September 2014 nge ukunqoba kuka Miguel Vazquez. He has won three fights in a row including victories over Alan Herrera and Carlos Cardenas. Ukumela Cleveland, Ohio, Bey looks to work his way back to title-contention beginning with the 25-year-old Philadelphia-native Nelson.
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HUNDLENI Mayweather ukubamba “Amathoyizi 4 Amathikithi” Charity Drive ZUZA “Amathoyizi Tots” UHLELO FOR PBC ON Spike SHOW ULWESIHLANU, DECEMBER 18 FROM THE PEARL AT zezandla Casino Resort Las Vegas

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Las Vegas (December 14, 2015) – Promotions Mayweather izobamba a “Toys 4 Amathikithi” charity drive kusengaphambili of the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on Spike ukukhombisa ukuthatha indawo Friday, December 18 kusukela Pearl at wamasundu Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
The drive charity izohlomula “Toys for Tots” Uhlelo, okuhlose ukusabalalisa amathoyizi izingane isinde ngesikhathi samaholidi. Amathoyizi kungenziwa behliswa at the Njengoba Lounge ngaphakathi Palms Casino Resort on Thursday, December 17 kusukela 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. futhi Friday, December 18 kusukela 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Abalandeli nginikele ngethoyizi elisha unwrapped uyothola voucher ithikithi ukuhlengwa at the Pearl Theater Box Office at the Palms Casino Resort. Ticket value kuyinto $25 nge umkhawulo ezine umuntu ngamunye.
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RANCES Barthélemy UNIKEZA Training Camp UPDATE NGAPHAMBI WORLD ISIHLOKO Yimpi KWABANTU DENIS SHAFIKOV UKUTHI sematheni PREMIER Boxing ULWELA ON Spike

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ULWESIHLANU, DECEMBER 18 FROM THE PEARL AT Palms Casino Resort

Chofoza LAPHA Ukuze ifotho From Team Barthelemy
Las Vegas (December 9, 2015) – Cuban Ezingakanqotshwa Rances “Blast Kid” Barthelemy (23-0, 13 Kos) uyobheka lokuwina isihloko umhlaba in a wesibili isisindo division lapho Headlines Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on Spike ngokumelene waseRussia Denis Shafikov (36-1-1, 19 Kos) on Friday, December 18 kusukela Pearl at wamasundu Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
PBC on Spike Ukusabalala uqala at 9 p.m. KANYE/PT netimphawu Detroit sika Isiah Thomas (15-0, 6 Kos) futhi waseRussia Murat “Iron” Gassiev (22-0, 16 Kos) in a 12-round cruiserweight iziqubu, plus Ezingakanqotshwa middleweight junior Chris “King Young” Pearson (13-0, 10 Kos) nokusukuma themba unbeaten Gervonta “Tank” Davis (13-0, 12 Kos) e ezikhangayo ahlukene.
Amathikithi for the umcimbi bukhoma, lapho kugqugquzelwa Mayweather Promotions sikanye Warriors Boxing, kuthiwa ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $100.50, futhi $25.50 plus izimali ezifanele, futhi ukudayiswa manje. Amathikithi angathengwa at www.ticketmaster.com noma ngokuthi Ihhovisi Pearl Box at 702-994-3200 noma Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000.
Njengoba Barthelemy nethimba lakhe ubeke ayithintayo kokuphothula on ekamu yabo ukuqeqeshwa Las Vegas, bheka lokho waseCuba okuthakazelisayo ayezokusho ngabantwana ukuqeqeshwa, Umphikisi wakhe nokuningi:
On ekamu ukuqeqeshwa in Las Vegas:
“It’s been a smooth camp so far. I’ve sparred 12 rounds with multiple sparring partners on a few different occasions. I’m very sharp right now and my timing is right where I want it to be. My weight is good and I’m ready to go the distance if I have too.”
On ubuhlobo bakhe Coach Ismael Salas:
“Salas and I have a great relationship and together we are on the same page. He knows what I like to do and he can see flaws in my opponents from the corner. We have plan ‘A, B no-C’ Kule mpi. Salas is a great trainer. We’ll be prepared for anything Shafikov brings to the ring.”
On matchup wakhe kanye Denis Shafikov:
“Lena mpi enzima kakhulu, one that I am fully prepared to win. We are both southpaws so it will be very interesting to see how the fight plays out. I’m going to fight my style and dictate the pace. He throws a lot of punches in combinations, something I’ll have to be ready for. This will not be a boring fight. The fans can expect to see me throw a lot of big shots.”
On belwela lightweight isihloko emhlabeni:
“Capturing a world title at lightweight will be a great accomplishment for my career. When an opportunity like this comes your way, you have to seize the moment to be great. That’s what I plan to do against Shafikov. The ultimate goal is to win as many world championships as possible in multiple weight classes.”
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RFA UBUYELA Colorado WITH RFA 34: VELICKOVIC vs SMITH

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ISENZAKALO MAIN:
Bojan “Kuhlinzwa Serbian” VELICKOVIC
vs. BENJAMIN SMITH
ISIHLOKO Welterweight WORLD
ULWESIHLANU, JANUARY 15th, 2016 PHILA ON AXS TV
PHILA kusukela 1STBANK Center, Broomfield, CO
Amathikithi on Sale Manje ngesikhathi ALTITUDETICKETS.com
Las Vegas, Nevada – Uvuko Ukulwa Alliance (RFA) Umengameli Ed Soares umemezele namuhla ukuthi ukugqugquzelwa uzobuyela Colorado kanye RFA 34 – Velickovic vs. Smith ngoJanuwari kuya ukuqalisa onyakeni omusha. Lo mcimbi main izoba a fight welterweight isihloko phakathi amabili fighters the division sika ongungoti kakhulu njengoba Bojan “Steel Serbian” Velickovic alwe zangaphambili RFA welterweight iqhawe Benjamin Smith isihloko singenamuntu. RFA 34 – Velickovic vs. Smith kuyokwenzeka Friday, January 15th inside the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colorado. Lonke ikhadi main uzobe isiqephu bukhoma futhi lonke on AXS TV at 10 p.m. KANYE / 7 p.m. PT.
“RFA has a omatasa 2016 ukuhlela Ngijabulile ukuqala emuva Colorado,” Soares esibekiwe. “Bojan Velickovic noBenjamini Smith kuthanda kusihloko RFA 34 ngoba singenamuntu welterweight isihloko. Ziyakwazi ezimbili ongungoti kakhulu 170-ganda fighters emlandweni RFA futhi kungcono enhle kakhulu ukuqalisa onyakeni omusha.”
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Velickovic (12-3) efanelwe isihloko idubule emva kokuya esiphelele 3-0 in 2015. In March, umchithi Serbian wathola esheshayo lokuqala nxazonke TKO phezu ebona MMA udokotela wezilwane Chris Hugh at RFA ukunqoba 24. Velickovic ke iqhaza njengoba ilungu Team RFA at the RFA mlando vs. Legacy umcimbi in May. Iziqubu wakhe kwaba umdlalo wokuqala ukukhuthazwa vs. Ukukhuthazwa ukuncintisana kanye Velickovic wacosha esinqabela lead-off win ngokumelene Charles Byrd. Wabe wavala out unyaka ukunqoba kuka ahlotshiswe wrestling Armenia-Ukraine Vardan Sholinian at RFA 31. Win Velickovic phezu Sholinian e Las Vegas eyafezwa kuphela 5 izinsuku’ isaziso. Manje kuwukukhuphuka “Steel Serbian” ubheka ukuqala unyaka omusha kahle indlela 2015 wehlela — ngesandla sakhe ukubanjwa ephakanyiswe.
“Lapho ngithola ukuthi ngingathanda ukuthola i RFA isihloko shot, Ngangineminyaka vey happy,” Velickovic obushiwe. “Nginomuzwa wokuthi kufanele ngithole leli thuba futhi kwakungasho lutho ngubani mina bazobhekana. I ezolwa ngubani abeke phambi kwami. I am futhi ejabule ukuba ukulwa Colorado. Ngathuthela lapha 3 months ago futhi kakade uzizwa like ekhaya. Lokhu kuyoba okokuqala ngo 5 Eminyakeni ukuthi ngithola ukulwa endaweni ngikuphila. Futhi mina Ben Smith balwa ekhadini efanayo kabili for RFA futhi yena a dude ngempela ezinzima. Ufika ukulwa futhi ngibheke phambili isihloko sethu mpiJanuary 15th.”
Smith (15-3) futhi yaphela nonyaka inothi ephakemeyo ngazwilinye isinqumo ukunqoba phezu ngaphambilini Ezingakanqotshwa Craig Eckelberg at RFA 32 ngenyanga edlule. The win weza phezu izithende ezimbili ezilandelanayo RFA isihloko zokuxabana Smith elalinayo RFA in 2015. Manje eyesibili-phakade RFA welterweight iqhawe uyobheka bacele RFA umqhele wakhe kulokho akubonayo njengoba uhambo lwakhe lokugcina towards UFC inkazimulo. Lokho ride uyaqhubeka uma kwenzeka main of RFA 34 elithweswe owesilisa ayezifundisa emakhadi ngesikhathi zombili RFA 20 futhi RFA 24.
“Lona hurray lokugcina for ole Ben Smith,” Smith wachaza. “Ngisukuma iye uzizwa ngaleyo ndlela phambi mpi wami wokugcina, kodwa Ngangifuna ukubeka umbabazi on career yami by Bacela isihloko yami RFA futhi abahola shot yami the UFC. Ngathola win at RFA 32, kodwa ngazizwa like ngingenza okwengeziwe, okuyikhona Ngizobonisa kule mpi ezayo. Colorado usiphathe njalo kimi kahle futhi ngijabulela ukuncintisana khona. Bojan kuyinto fighter omuhle, yena a guy marketable, futhi Umphikisi Uyakufanelekela kakhulu. Uma nganikwa kule mpi, kwakungekho Ngangikwazi ukusho cha. Ngiyakuthanda ukuncintisana kanye Ngibheke phambili kule mpi isihloko kanye Bojan.”
The full RFA 34 fight ikhadi and ukwaziswa okwengeziwe ngokuqondene nalesi senzakalo ngeke kumemezela maduze. RFA 34 kuyoba umcimbi ukukhuthazwa sika lwesikhombisa ukuthatha indawo isimo Colorado. Lonke ikhadi main of RFA 34 uzobe isiqephu bukhoma futhi lonke phezu AXS TV at 10 p.m. KANYE / 7 p.m. PT on Friday, January 15th, 2016.
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About RFA: RFA kuyinto professional exubile karate ukukhuthazwa ukuthi unikeza izinkanyezi ekuphumeni kanye kwabazabalazayo top ithuba lokubonisa ngamakhono abo ukuba abalandeli kanye nabaholi embonini. The RFA presents izenzakalo ezenzeka bukhoma njalo ngenyanga emhlabeni United States kuhlanganise Las Vegas, I-Los Angeles, Denver and Milwaukee. RFA kuyabonakala bukhoma in phezu 43 amakhaya million kuzwelonke ngethelevishini yayo deal with AXS TV. Ngokusekelwe ku Las Vegas, Nevada, RFA ingenye esebenzayo kakhulu futhi ehlonishwa izinhlangano MMA in the mdlalo ekhula ngokushesha emhlabeni. (The Octagon, Ultimate Ukulwa Championship®, UFC®, kanye ayisishiyagalombili emaceleni ukuncintisana mat and yezinyoni design yizimpawu zokuthengisa eziphethwe kuphela by Zuffa ababhalisiwe, LLC. Wonke Amalungelo Agodliwe).

About AXS TV ayalwa: AXS TV Ilwisana Yaziwa yonke yayo waqaphelaFriday Night Mixed Martial Arts and Kickboxing izenzakalo. Njengoba Home Your For MMA, AXS TV isebenzisa i inethiwekhi Lubanzi ukukhushulwa-United States, Canada, naseYurophu. Futhi Asia ukuze basakaze ukulwa LIVE kunanoma iyiphi enye inethiwekhi ithelevishini. “Iphimbo” Michael Schiavello nanhlanu-time MMA emhlabeni-iqhawe Pat Miletich ukunikeza ababukeli play-by-play uchwepheshe, ngokujulile fighter Ukusabalala, futhi sihlaziya ekhadini ngalinye fight. AXS TV osakaza-class emhlabeni fight LIVE izenzakalo ezivela RFA, Lion Fight, Legacy FC, futhi MFC zonkeFriday ebusuku 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. KANYE.