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FNU Combat Sports Show: UFC 205 & Bellator 164 Previews, Trump’s Win, Jones Suspended and Stripped of Title, Pacquiao vs. Mayweather Rematch Talks

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Tom, Rich and Tony break down the week’s combat sports news, recap last week’s fight cards and look forward to the huge events happening this weekend. UFC 205 features three world title fights while Bellator makes a historic debut in Israel on Friday. Danny Garcia will also take on Samuel Vargas to headline one of Premier Boxing Championships’ final blockbuster cards of 2016. We start off the broadcast with some political discourse about the election of Donald Trump as the 45th United States President.

 

 

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“Night With Boxing Legends” NVBHOF Charity Fundraiser Photos

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NEVADA BOXING HALL OF FAME
“Honoring Boxing’s History and Supporting Boxing’s Future”
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Las Vegas, NV (November 7, 2016) – Sena se fetileng Labohlano ea “Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame” hosted a Pre-Fight Fundraiser, that took place after the Manny Pacquiao vs.. Jessie Vargas sekaseka-ka. Champs from the past and present showed up to meet and greet with fans. The event took place at Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant le Wine Bar, one of Las Vegas’ highly recommended restaurants. All money raised will be donated to local boxing organizations. Fumana boitsebiso bo eketsehileng o kotjwa hore o etela www.NVBHOF.com.
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FNU Combat Sports Show For November 3, 2016

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Tom, Tony and Rich get back to action this week to discuss upcoming fight cards, including two big MMA events: UFC Fight Night Dos Anjos vs. Ferguson and Bellator 163: McGeary vs. Davis. We preview both events and talk about the matchups. We then move to the boxing schedule where there are multiple belts on the line this week all over the globe. We spend a bit of time discussing the big Manny Pacquiao bout against Jessie Vargas. Is Manny fighting for the right reasons? Does he have enough left in the tank? We’ll know the answer Saturday night. Rich also breaks down his suspicions about vocal UFC fighters trending toward starting some type of powerful fighters union. Could the astronomical selling price of the UFC actually be the main handicap for the new owners? Did putting such a high premium on the UFC unintentionally give griping fighters more incentive to sue the company? Nako feela e tla bolela.

 

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Attendees Announced for Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Pre-Fight Fundraiser

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“Night With Boxing Legends” NVBHOF Charity Fundraiser
Las Vegas, NV (November 2, 2016) – Attendees for the November 4, 2016, “Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame” Pre-Fight Fundraiser, taking place after the Manny Pacquiao vs.. Jessie Vargas sekaseka-ka, have been announced.
The Pre-Fight “Night with Boxing Legends” fundraiser dinner will take place at Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant le Wine Bar, located close to the Thomas & Mack Center. Ferraro’s will provide great food, cocktails & a beautiful atmosphere. Two tickets to the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jesse Vargas fight will be auctioned off at the event. All proceeds will go to help boxing organizations in Las Vegas. Don’t miss your chance to support a great cause and meet several Boxing Legends in this intimate setting.
Each ticket, turu ka $75 will include several selections of Ferraro’s Family Recipes of appetizers and one Beer or Wine cocktail.
Below is the list of boxing icons scheduled to present:
Badou Jack – Current WBC Super-Middleweight World Champion
Joel Casamayor – Former Super-Featherweight and Lightweight World Champion
James “Quick” Tillis – Former Heavyweight World Title Challenger
Mike McCallum – Former Light Middleweight, Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Champion
Shawn Porter – Former Welterweight World Champion
Layla McCarter – Multiple Division Women’s World Champion
Jorge Linares – Current WBC/WBA Lightweight World Champion
Rances “Kid molumo” Barthelemy – Current IBF Lightweight World Champion
Sharif “The Lion” Bogere – Former Lightweight World Title Challenger
Shumenov Beibu – Current WBA Cruiserweight World Champion
Leon Spinks – Former 2-time Heavyweight World Champion
Christy Martin – Former Women’s Super-Welterweight World Champion
Mark ‘Too Sharp’ Johnson – Former Multiple Division World Champion
Jeremy J-Flash Nichols – Undefeated Rising Start and Welterweight Sensation
Devin Haney – Undefeated Rising Star and Featherweight Sensation
Ashley Theophane – Former Super-Lightweight World Title Challenger
Kaleb “Monate Hands” Dimela – Undefeated Rising Start and Middleweight Sensation
Kevin Newman – Undefeated Rising Start and Super-Middleweight Sensation
Mikayla Nebel – Women’s Bantamweight Boxer
‘King’ David Sample – Former Lightweight World Title Challenger
Skipper Kelp – Former Welterweight World Title Contender
Tony Libeke – World Renowned Boxing Referee
Kenny Bayless – World Renowned Boxing Referee
Space is limited so be sure to get your tickets in advance to secure access. Please print your confirmation of purchase and bring it to the door for entry. Your purchase helps support the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. Once your tickets are purchased, there are no refunds. All media members planning to attend please contact Jon Hait ka jhshark@aol.com.
WHO: Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame, boxing champs and professionals
ENG: Pre-fight fundraiser after the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jesse Vargas weight-in
WHY: Fundraising event to help charitable boxing organizations
NENG: November 4, 2016 ho tloha 6:00 am – 10:00 am
HOKAE: Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar
Lefelo: 4480 Paradise Rd. Las Vegas, TX 89169 +

Tickets $75 –

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Media Coordinator Jon Hait Chief Executive Officer Michelle Corrales-Lewis
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Chris Van Heerden brings “The Heat” & slays “The Dragon” To win 10-round majority decision over Steve Claggett

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“Knockout Night at the D” Results
(L-R) — Steve Claggett & Chris Van Heerden
(All pictures by Manny “Mitts” Murillo / Roy Jones Refresh. Boxing Promotions)
Las Vegas (April 16, 2016) – Former IBO World welterweight champion Chris “The Heat” Van Heerden put himself back into title contention position, winning a 10-round majority decision over Steve kekana “The Dragon” Claggett in this evening’s main event, under the neon lights at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center(DLVEC) outdoor venue.
The “Knockout Night at the D” letoto, which airs live on CBS Sports Network, is presented by le D Las Vegas and DLVEC), khothalletsa ka Roy Jones Refresh. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions and returns Moqebelo mantsiboea, Ka 21.
Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Kos), fighting out of Santa Monica, California by way of South Africa, used his 3-inch height advantage against Claggett (23-3-1, 16 Kos), the Canadian champion from Calgary, Alberta.
Neither fighter was hurt during the fight, in which there were continual back-and-forth exchanges of stinging combinations. Claggett battled to apply pressure in order to fight on the inside, while Van Heerden fought effectively from the outside.
The two evenly-matched welterweights patiently waited for the official announcement: 95-95 le 97-93 twice for Van Heerden.
“I knew I won this fight, 120-lekholong, but I knew it was close,” Van Heerden commented. “We’re both winners bosiung bona because of it was so close and we entertained the crowd. Me and Claggett entertained the crowd…..we delivered. I’ve been through so much and the lord helped me get this win. I look forward to a rematch, but I want to move forward.”
Undefeated California junior middleweight Neeco “The Rooster” Macias (12-0, 6 Kos) had a lot to crow about in the 8-round co-feature against Limberth “El Gallito” Ponce, Refresh.(10-3, 8 Kos). Macias thoroughly dominated the action, firing non-stop shots from every conceivable angle. His unrelenting pressure enabled Macias, whose come-forward approach made him an instant fan favorite, to control the fight from start to finish for a unanimous decision.
“I knew he was going to be the toughest fighter I’ve fought,” Macias said. “I give Ponce much respect. We wanted to give fans a good show.”
Baltimore welterweight Malik “Iceman” Hawkins (7-0, 6 Kos) o ile a fa Errol “Spyda” Sidney (6-2-2, 2 Kos) a beating, fully displaying his arsenal of punches, hurting his gutsy opponent on several occasions. Hawkins’ aggressive style early in the fight broke-down Sidney, who was nearly finished at the end of the fourth and fifth rounds. Hawkins trapped Sidney a neutral corner at the start of the sixth round and a powerful uppercut sent Sidney down to a knee. Sidney beat referee Jay Nady‘s count but the veteran official had seen enough and he halted the bout 1:02 into the sixth.
“We’re back,” Hawkins proclaimed after the bout. I’d give myself an 8 ½ this fight.”
Las Vegas’ promising prospect Randy Moreno (2-0, 1 KO) outclassed Oregon junior lightweight Derek Barthemay (0-3) from the opening bell for a 4-round unanimous decision.
Flashy Las Vegas welterweight prospect Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (3-0, 2 Kos) constantly pounded the body of his tough Mexican opponent, Jason “Gibbor” Gavino (3-2, 2 Kos), for a 4-round shutout victory,
Las Vegas’ Sal Lopez (2-0) dropped a game Mat “The KO Kid” Murphy (0-2), a junior lightweight from St. Louis, in the opening round on his way to an impressive one-sided win by way of a unanimous 4-round decision.
Complete results and more pictures of main event below:
Malata a Junior
Neeco Macias (12-0, 4 Kos), Palm Desert, California.
Wdec8 (79-73, 79-73, 79-73)
Limberth Ponce, Refresh. (10-3, 8 Kos), Rock Island, Illinois
WELTERWEIGHTS
Chris Van Heerden (24-2-1, 12 Kos), Santa Monica, California
WDEC10 (97-93, 97-93, 95-95)
Steve Claggett (23-4, 16 Kos), Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Malik Hawkins (7-0, 6 Kos), Baltimore, Maryland
WTKO6 (1:02)
Errol Sidney, Refresh. (6-2-2, 2 Kos), New Orleans, Louisiana
Jeremy Nichols (3-0, 2 Kos), Las Vegas, Nevada
Wdec4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-35)
Jason Gavino (3-2, 2 Kos), Tijuana, Mexico
JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS
Randy Moreno (2-0, 1 KO), Las Vegas, Nevada
Wdec4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Derek Bartlemay (0-3), Salem, Oregon
Sal Lopez (3-0, 0 Kos), Las Vegas, Nevada
WDEC (40-35, 40-35, 40-35)
Derick Bartlemay (0-3), Salem, Oreon
(L-R) – Chris Van Heerden & Steve Claggett
(L-R) – Chris Van Heerden & Steve Claggett
The “Knockout Night 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 le telco bafani ba le ka tsela sathelaete ka DirecTV Channel 221 le Dish Network Channel 158. Bakeng sa tlhahisoleseding e, ho akarelletsa le e tletseng a lenaneo la kemiso le kamoo ho ka fumana CBS Sports Network, ea ho www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” letoto.
INFORMATION:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins), @ej_flash562 (Nichols)
For More Information:
“Knockout Night at the D”: Bob Trieger, (978) 590-0470, bobtfcp@hotmail.com, @FightPublicist
Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and the D Las Vegas: Kara Rutkin / Alaina Curry, Kirvin Doak Communications, (702) 737-3100, krutkin@kirvindoak.com /acurry@kirvindoak.com
Roy Jones Refresh. Boxing Promotions: Lisa Veltre, (702) 522-1636,lisa@royjonesjrboxing.com
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“Knockout Night at the D” Undercard Announced

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Ena Moqebelo night live on
CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

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Las Vegas (April 12, 2016) – An solid undercard showcasing promising prospects has been announced for ena Moqebelo bosiu ea “Knockout Night at the D” letoto, presented by le D Las Vegas le Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), e khothalletsa ka Roy Jones Refresh. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
Canadian welterweight Steve kekana “The Dragon” Claggett (23-3-1, 16 Kos) and former IBO champion Chris “The Heat” Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Kos),, fighting out of his native South Africa by way of Santa Monica, California, square off in 12-round main event.
Moqebelo oa “Knockout Night at the D” event will air (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. LE) phela ka ho CBS Sports Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
Undefeated California welterweight Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 Kos) faces former Chicago Golden Gloves champion Limberth “Lehalima” Ponce, Refresh. (10-2, 8 Kos), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature.
A Baltimore welterweight, Krrish Malik “Iceman” Hawkins (6-0, 5 Kos), is in the first televised bout in a six-rounder versus New Orleans’ Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 Kos). Jones signed Hawkins to a promotional contract after watching the youngster spar impressively, displaying tremendous power.
Also fighting on the undercard in 4-round fights are flashy Las Vegas welterweight Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Kos) vs.. Mohlaseli oa MexicoJason Gavino (3-1, 2 Kos), slick Las Vegas featherweight Sal Lopez (2-0) vs.. TBA, dangerous Las Vegas junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO) vs.. Derek Barthemay (0-2), of Eugene, Oregon, and Los Angeles heavyweight Jonathan “Johnnie” Rice (3-1-1, 3 Kos) vs.. Antonio Robertson (4-5-1, 2 Kos), of Alexandria, Virginia.
Tsohle lintoa le bahlabani ba sehlooho ho fetola.
Tickets, turu ka $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com kapawww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Mamati a butsweng ka 5:00 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. PT.
The “Knockout Night 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 le telco bafani ba le ka tsela sathelaete ka DirecTV Channel 221 le Dish Network Channel 158. Bakeng sa tlhahisoleseding e, ho akarelletsa le e tletseng a lenaneo la kemiso le kamoo ho ka fumana CBS Sports Network, ea howww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” letoto.
“BATTLE BORN BOXING: THE UPRISING” – Labohlano, April 15, 2016
The inaugural event, “Battle Born Boxing: Uprising”, tla etsahala ena Labohlano bosiu (Apr. 15), outdoors at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center.
The “Battle Born Boxing” series will present amateur boxing events the night before each of the “Knockout Night at the D” series professional events.
Created to support amateur boxing in Nevada, “Battle Born Boxing” also provides a platform for amateur boxers from other states to compete against local clubs and boxers.
INFORMATION:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins), @ej_flash562 (Nichols)
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“The Heat” is on! Chris Van Heeden vs. Steve Claggett Apr. 16 live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

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Las Vegas (April 7, 2016) – South African welterweight Chris “The Heat” Van Heerden is on a mission to torch his Canadian opponent Steve kekana “The Dragon” Claggett, in their 12-round main event, headlining “Knockout Night at the D”.
The “Knockout Night at the D” letoto, presented by le D Las Vegas le Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), e khothalletsa ka Roy Jones Refresh. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
The Apr. 16go th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Moqebelobosiu, April 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. LE), phela ka ho CBS Sports Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Kos), fighting out of Santa Monica (JOALO KA), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) 'me Machaba Boxing Federation (IBF) welterweight mampoli.
During his 10-year professional career, Van Heerden has defeated quality opponents such as Ramon Avila, Cecil McCalla, Ray Price, Cosme Rivera,Mathew Hilton, le Sebastian Andres Lujan.
“A win over Claggett will put my career right back to where we need it to be,” Van Heerden said. “Winning this fight is my only option! I’m predicting a win, nothing less. Fans watching me fight for the first time can expect to watch a fighter with speed and footwork. I’m a winner who is going to win this fight no matter what.”
Claggett (23-3-1, 16 Kos) is the reigning Canadian Professional Boxing Council and Canadian welterweight champion. “Claggett’s strength is his comin’ forward aggression and that’s how he’s got most of his opponents to give up,” Van Heerden noted. “I know I’ve faced guys with more power. I’m expecting a hard fight, nothing easy, and it will be entertaining.”
The 28-year-old Van Heerden moved to Santa Monica two years ago after he wiped out the top South African fighters in his weight class. He has the strong support of actor Frank Grillo, who has appeared in numerous movies, ho akarelletsa leWarrior, The Grey, End of Watch, Captain America: The Winter Soldier le The Purge: Anarchy.
“Frank Grillo is like a father/brother figure to me and he has been since I met him,” Van Heerden explained their relationship. He motivates me on a daily basis. I’m blessed to be around him.”
Unbeaten California welterweight prospect Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 Kos), fighting out of Lancaster, JOALO KA, nka ka Limberth “Lehalima” Ponce, Refresh. (10-2, 8 Kos), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature. Krrish welterweight tšepo Malik “Iceman” Hawkins (6-0, 5 Kos), ea Baltimore, kopana le Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 Kos), ea New Orleans, in a 6-round bout to open the television broadcast.
The undercard also features promising Las Vegas-based prospects in four-round bouts: welterweight Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Kos), featherweight Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO).
Tsohle lintoa le bahlabani ba sehlooho ho fetola.
Tickets, turu ka $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com kapawww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Mamati a butsweng ka 5:00 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. PT.
The “Knockout Night 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 le telco bafani ba le ka tsela sathelaete ka DirecTV Channel 221 le Dish Network Channel 158. Bakeng sa tlhahisoleseding e, ho akarelletsa le e tletseng a lenaneo la kemiso le kamoo ho ka fumana CBS Sports Network, ea howww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” letoto.
INFORMATION:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins), @ej_flash562 (Nichols)
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“The Dragon” to be unleashed April 16th Live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

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Las Vegas (April 5, 2016) – ea April 16go th10-round main event between Canadian welterweight Steve kekana “The Dragon” Claggett and South Africa-native Chris “The Heat” Van Heerden embodies the “Knockout Night at the D” philosophy in terms of featuring action fighters in evenly matched, entertaining bouts.
The “Knockout Night at the D” letoto, presented by le D Las Vegas leDowntown Las Vegas Events Center(DLVEC), e khothalletsa ka Roy Jones Refresh. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
The Apr. 16go th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Moqebelo bosiu, April 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. LE), phela ka ho CBS Sports Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
The broadcast team includes Jim “JR” Ross, Sean Wheelock le pele e neng e lefatše 'mampoli Kevin “The Flushing Flash” Kelley. Joe Martinez is the ring announcer.
Claggett vs. Van Heerden is a crossroads fight for both boxers with critical consequences, especially for the winner who will use it as an invaluable springboard for his boxing career.
The 26-year-old Claggett (23-3-1, 16 Kos), who is the reigning Canadian Professional Boxing Council and Canadian welterweight champion, is thrilled to be fighting in Las Vegas for the first time. “Ho se ho toro phethahetse,” O hlalositse. “I’ve trained in Las Vegas often but now it’s time to show what I can do there in a fight. A win will open many doors for me and could potentially lead to a path that will set up the rest of my boxing life. Needless to say, I am focused and prepared for the opportunity.”
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Claggett, as well as Van Heerden, are known as high-action fighters, throwing punches in bunches, and something eventually has to give. Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Kos), fighting out of Santa Monica (JOALO KA), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) 'me Machaba Boxing Federation (IBF) welterweight mampoli.
“Van Heerden is a rangy, quick and active fighter,” Claggett said. “I have an action style but, for many years, I was strictly a pressure fighter with a good body shot. Matsatsing ana, leha ho le joalo, I have a couple of more tricks up my sleeve. His heart and durability have been shown and is to be respected. This match-up is sure to produce some good exchanges. I expect this to be a high-action fight between two hungry fighters with him coming off a loss (to unbeaten rising star Errol Spence Refresh. last September) and me coming off more than one fight falling through. This is a great match up. He is similar to the style of (Konstantin)Ponomarev (who Claggett lost an 8-round decision to last year) with range and movement. And that motivates me!”
Undefeated Lancaster, California welterweight Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 Kos) kopana le Limberth “Lehalima” Ponce, Refresh. (10-2, 8 Kos), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature. Unbeaten Baltimore welterweight prospect Malik “Iceman” Hawkins(6-0, 5 Kos) lifahleho Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 Kos), ea New Orleans, in a 6-round bout to open the television broadcast.
The undercard also features promising Las Vegas-based prospects in four-round bouts: welterweight Jeremy “J Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Kos), featherweight Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO).
Tsohle lintoa le bahlabani ba sehlooho ho fetola.
Tickets, turu ka $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com kapa www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Mamati a butsweng ka 5:00 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. PT.
The “Knockout Night 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 le telco bafani ba le ka tsela sathelaete ka DirecTV Channel 221 le Dish Network Channel 158. Bakeng sa tlhahisoleseding e, ho akarelletsa le e tletseng a lenaneo la kemiso le kamoo ho ka fumana CBS Sports Network, ea ho www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” letoto.
INFORMATION:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins)
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Roy Jones Refresh. Boxing Promotions Brings “The Dragon” & “The Heat” to April 16th “Knockout Night at the D” ketsahalo

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Live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

Las Vegas (March 28, 2016) – le D Las Vegas le Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), along with Neon Star Media, phatlalalitse kajeno hore Roy Jones Refresh. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions is the licensed promoter of record for the 2016 “Knockout Night at the D” boxing series to be held at the DLVEC.
The Apr. 16go th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Moqebelo bosiu, April 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. LE), phela ka ho CBS Sports Network from the DLVEC outdoor venue in the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas.
RJJ promises fans in attendance and those watching live on CBS Sports Network will feel the heat of the 10-round main event as “The Dragon,” Steve Claggett, lintoa “The Heat,” Chris Van Heerden, in a fan-friendly welterweight showdown.
“We are truly passionate about bringing outdoor boxing back to Las Vegas and are excited to work with Roy Jones Jr. to showcase local fighters and give them an amazing platform at ,” a re Derek Stevens, Owner and CEO of the D Las Vegas and DLVEC. “We feel this fight series will become a major event in the city’s boxing scene, as it will bring together world-class athletes, local businesses and fans from near and far.”
“Anytime I have the opportunity to showcase my fighters in Las Vegas and put on a show is a win-win for me and Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions,” commented Roy Jones Jr., Co-Founder of RJJ. “Las Vegas has helped make my career what it is today; it feels like home to me. ‘Knockout Night at the D’ is going to be a spectacular night for boxing and the fans. Downtown Las Vegas Event Center is an outstanding venue for boxing fans… there isn’t a bad seat in the house!”
“I’m honored to work with such a reputable venue such as the Downtown Las Vegas Center,” remarked Keith Veltre, CEO / Co-Founder of Roy Jones Jr. Ho phahamiswa. “This venue is exactly what the boxing community needs to spark the excitement of boxing that ‘Knockout Night at the D’ will deliver. The team has been very accommodating to RJJ and it is a pleasure to work with a class act. We are happy to call the Downtown Las Vegas Event Center home to RJJ.”
Claggett (23-3-1, 16 Kos), 26, is the reigning Canadian Professional Boxing Council and Canadian welterweight champion. As an amateur in Calgary, he captured four Alberta Championships and three Golden Gloves titles, all prior to his 18go th letsatsi la tsoalo.
South African-native Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Kos), fighting out of Santa Monica (JOALO KA), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) 'me Machaba Boxing Federation (IBF) welterweight mampoli. (Van Heerden is pictured to the left.)
The 8-round co-feature matches undefeated Lancaster, California Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 Kos) khahlanong le Limberth Ponce, Refresh. (10-2, 8 Kos), of Rock Island, Illinois. Unbeaten Baltimore welterweight prospect Malik Hawkins (6-0, 5 Kos) is scheduled to fight an opponent to be determined in a 4-round bout.
The remainder of the undercard features promising Las Vegas-based prospects in four-round bouts: welterweight Jeremy “J Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Kos), junior featherweight Sal Perez (2-0) le bantamweight Sergio Lopez (2-3, 1 KO). Nichols (tšoantšetsoang ka ho le letšehali) gained invaluable experience as a sparring partner for Floyd Mayweather, Refresh. for his mega-fight versus Manny Pacquiao.
Tsohle lintoa le bahlabani ba sehlooho ho fetola.
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Mamati a butsweng ka 5:00 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:30 p.m. PT.
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INFORMATION:
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Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Sehlopha sa 2015 ka molao ile a phatlalatsa

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Lou DiBella, Shelly Finkel, Arnie Bayer, Carey Mace, George Russo, Peter Timothy & Lefu Sharnik
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (September 15, 2015) – A ntsetsa pele Lou DiBella le mookameli / mohlophisi Shelly Finkel phela ka tsela e litho tse supileng Sehlopha sa 2015 ka Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF). New members will be inducted at the 11THselemo le selemo CBHOF Gala Induction lijo tsa mantsiboea ka labohlano bosiu,November 13 ka Uncas Ballroom ka Mohegan Sun.
E ncha e CBHOF inductees e boetse e akarelletsa pele e neng e papali ea litebele khomishenara ya Peter Timothy le, posthumously, boraditebele Carey Mace le George Russo, papali ea litebele mongoli Lefu Sharnik le papali ea litebele ho buella Arnie Bayer.
“Re ka Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame ba thabile haholo ho phatlalatsa la selemo sena la sehlopha sa inductees,” new CBHOF president John Laudati a re. “We have a great mix of internationally recognized boxing legends and a wonderful and most deserving group of Connecticut’s boxing royalty. Le batho ka bomong, Ke thabela ho hlahisang ena sehlopha sa selemong sa pele ke e le mopresidente ena a hlollang mokhatlo o hlophisitsoeng. Ke lebeletse ka thabo ho bona 'ohle a rōna Connecticut papali ea litebele Fans ka Mohegan Sun ka November 13go th.”
Thehiloeng a New York City, DiBella (tšoantšetsoang ho tloha) ke pele e neng e Hlooho ea Boxing bakeng sa HBO, ho bōpa haholo atleha “Boxing Ka mor'a Dark” letoto. Hae papatso khampani, DiBella Entertainment, has promoted countless boxing events at Mohegan Sun Arena and Foxwoods Resort Casino during the past two decades. DiBella also owned the Connecticut Defenders minor league baseball team that was based in Norwich. His top fighters have included Sergio Martinez,Bernard Hopkins, Paulie Malignaggi, Jermain Taylor, CBHOF inductee “Irish” Micky Ward, le Tse ling tse Berto har'a feta bahlomphehi. A Harvard Molao School fumane lengolo, DiBella ke e boetse e atleha Movie mohlahisi.
Finkel (tšoantšetsoang ho tokelo ya le ho elella bofelong ba Emanuel Motsamaisi ea), le eena a tsoang New York City, ke International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee e neng e le le tsobotsi ka Connecticut ba loanela lilemo tse ngata e e ka ba ka le mohlophisi kapa manejara wa. He is also a successful manager in the music industry. In the early 1990s, Finkel was arguably the most powerful manager in boxing. His most celebrated clients included Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Manny Pacquiao, Pernell Whitaker, Meldrick Taylor le Wladimir Klitschko.
Timothy (tšoantšetsoang ho tloha le Sugar Ray Leonard) e ne e le papali ea litebele khomishenara wa Mashantucket Pequot Tribal National Khomishene ya ka Foxwoods ho tloha 1995 ho 2009. He was mentored by the late John Burns, who was the founder of the CBHOF of which he is also an inductee. During his tenure at Foxwoods, Timothy laolwa ba makholo ba lan liketsahalo tse, ho akarelletsa le 90 tlotla ntoa. Highlights of his reign included CBHOF inductee John Ruiz–Evander Holyfield III bakeng sa WBA lefatše heavyweight mampoli le, mohlomong u ka, khōlō ka ho fetisisa ntoa a Foxwoods histori, le IBF lefatše cruiserweight tlotla ntoa pakeng tsa James Toney le Vassily Jirov. Other stars who fought at Foxwoods when Timothy was in charge include Roy Jones, Refresh., Diego Corrales, Shane Mosely le Acelino Freitas, hammoho le CBHOF inductees Dana Rosenblatt, Peter Manfredo, Refresh. le U.S. Olympian Lawrence Clay-Bey.
Mace (72-18-2), a hlaha ka Hartford, started fighting professionally in the late 1940s. His most notable victory came in 1950, ho emisa ho pele e neng e lefatše 'mampoli Joe Giardello. Mace was a member of CBHOF charter member Willie PEP'S a tsitsitseng le a o ile a Thailand Ranked nako e' ngoe e phahameng ho Ha ho. 8 welterweight in the world. Mace, bao ho qetela bout e ne e le ho lahleheloa ke ho CBHOF sethoGaspar Ortega a 1962, ba ne ba lula Manchester ha a ne a fetile a le lilemo li 73 a 2003.
Russo o ne a 85 lan ho tlisa lintoa pakeng tsa 1922 le 1934. He moved to Bridgeport when he was six and he eventually became a local legend in boxing, tshebetso ya ho sebetsa Gym joaloka Red Motho Hall, Acorn Club and East Washington Avenue. A 1992, o ile a tlisa papali ea litebele khutlela ka mor'a hore lilemo tse leshome tse li le sieo ho ea Khale Pal mohaho o Bridgeport. Russo e boetse e o ile a nkoa e le “Johnny Duke ea Southern Connecticut.”
A hlaha ka New Haven, qetellong ea Sharnick lula hoo e ka bang bophelo bohle ba hae a Norwalk, pele a khutlela Florida, moo a ileng a o ile a khethoa ho Florida Boxing Hall of Fame a 2012, largely for founding the Smart Boxer Institute. Sharnik was a boxing writer for 23 lilemo tse Sports ho bontšitsoe, totobatsoa ke hae fana ka kgaso ea Cassius Clay–Sonny Liston Ke, qotsitsoeng wildly bakeng sa a re, “Liston o na le litebele joaloka likanonong.” He moved on to become the chief for consultant at CBS for nine years and was chief advisor and the lone true believer in George foromane‘s comeback bid eventually leading to another world heavyweight title. Sharnick also was an advisor for CBHOF member and two-time world champion Marlon Starling, susumetsa nakong e tlang lefatše 'mampoli ho eketsa Eddie Futch as his head trainer. Futch’s assistant, CBHOF setho Freddie Roach, o tla qetella o koetlisa Starling ha a qala ho lefatše welterweight 'mampoli.
Bayer o ile a ho pharaletseng a hlompha e le ba 'nete ho buella ea papali ea litebele, kamehla potlakela ho alima ba thusa, hammoho le se qalong sepache ho thusa tshehetso papali ea litebele Gym metseng e meholo joaloka CBHOF inductee Johnny Duke ea Boys Club Gym a Bellevue Square, Hartford.
Tickets bakeng sa CBHOF 11go th selemo le selemo Gala Induction lijo tsa mantsiboea, ho utloahalang turu ka $90.00, leng Sale hona joale ka bitsa Kim Baker ka Mohegan Sun (1.860.862.7377) kapa Sherman Kaine ka Manchester Journal botsang (1.800.237.3606 X321). Mamati a butsweng ka 5:30 p.m. LE, cocktails ka 6 p.m. LE, lateloa ke lijo tsa mantsiboea.
Ea online translations ho www.ctboxinghof.org tse eketsehileng tlhahisoleseding e mabapi le Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, eona 11tH selemo le selemo Gala Inductee lijo tsa mantsiboea, ketsahalo lihlapiso menyetla ea, kapa nakong e fetileng CBHOF inductees.
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Bob Trieger, Full Lekgotla la PRESS, bobtfcp@hotmail.com,978.590.0470, fightpublicist
ABOUT CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 ho hlompha le ho keteka a mosebetsi a ikhethang batho ka bomong ho akarelletsa papali ea papali ea litebele. Eona kgakolwa Induction Shorts & Lijo tsa mantsiboea e ile ea tšoareloa 2005. Connecticut e enneng ea papali ea litebele histori ka be atleha haeba e ne e se ka diphitlhelelo tsa ba e ngotsweng Molaong wa Hall of Fame.
E le bao e seng phaello mokhatlo o hlophisitsoeng, le Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame ke itlamme ka botebo bakeng ho boloka ntoa e moea oa Connecticut tse hōlang ka tse sa tšoaneng dithuso menehelo.

Link ho CBHOF Website