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

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 Championshipsfinal 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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LAS VEGAS, NV (November 7, 2016) – Den gångna Fredag den Nevada Boxing Hall of Famehosted a Pre-Fight Fundraiser, that took place after the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jessie Vargas invägningen. Champs from the past and present showed up to meet and greet with fans. The event took place at Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant och Wine Bar, one of Las Vegashighly recommended restaurants. All money raised will be donated to local boxing organizations. För mer information besök www.NVBHOF.com.

FNU Combat Sports Show For November 3, 2016

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? Only time will tell.

 

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

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LAS VEGAS, NV (November 2, 2016)Attendees for the November 4, 2016, Nevada Boxing Hall of FamePre-Fight Fundraiser, taking place after the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jessie Vargas invägningen, have been announced.
The Pre-Fight Night with Boxing Legends fundraiser dinner will take place at Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant och 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, kostar $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 “QuickTillis Former Heavyweight World Title Challenger
Mike McCallumFormer Light Middleweight, Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Champion
Shawn Porter – Tidigare Welterweight världsmästare
Layla McCarterMultiple Division Women’s World Champion
Jorge LinaresCurrent WBC/WBA Lightweight World Champion
Rances “Kid Blast” BarthelemyCurrent IBF Lightweight World Champion
Sharif “Lejonet” BogereFormer Lightweight World Title Challenger
Shumenov BeibuCurrent WBA Cruiserweight World Champion
Leon SpinksFormer 2-time Heavyweight World Champion
Christy MartinFormer Women’s Super-Welterweight World Champion
Mark ‘Too Sharp’ Johnson – Tidigare världsmästare i flera divisioner
Jeremy J-Flash NicholsUndefeated Rising Start and Welterweight Sensation
Devin HaneyUndefeated Rising Star and Featherweight Sensation
Ashley TheophaneFormer Super-Lightweight World Title Challenger
Caleb “Söta Händer” VäxtUndefeated Rising Start and Middleweight Sensation
Kevin NewmanUndefeated Rising Start and Super-Middleweight Sensation
Mikayla NebelWomen’s Bantamweight Boxer
‘KingDavid SampleFormer Lightweight World Title Challenger
Skipper KelpFormer Welterweight World Title Contender
Tony VeckorWorld Renowned Boxing Referee
Kenny BaylessWorld 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 vid jhshark@aol.com.
VEM: Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame, boxing champs and professionals
VAD: Pre-fight fundraiser after the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jesse Vargas weight-in
WHY: Fundraising event to help charitable boxing organizations
NÄR: November 4, 2016 från 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
VAR: Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar
Läge: 4480 Paradise Rd. Las Vegas, TX 89169 +

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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” Resultat
(L-R) — Steve Claggett & Chris Van Heerden
(All pictures by MannyMittsMurillo / Roy Jones Jr.. 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 “The Dragon” Claggett in this evening’s main event, under the neon lights at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center(DLVEC) outdoor venue.
Den “Knockout Night at the D” serie, which airs live on CBS Sports Network, is presented by D Las Vegas and DLVEC), främjas genom Roy Jones Jr.. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions and returns Lördag kväll, Maj 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 och 97-93 twice for Van Heerden.
I knew I won this fight, 120-procent, but I knew it was close,” Van Heerden commented. “We’re both winners i kväll 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, Jr.(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) gav 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 “GibborGavino (3-2, 2 Kos), for a 4-round shutout victory,
Las Vegas’ Sal Lopez (2-0) dropped a game Matt “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:
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Neeco Macias (12-0, 4 Kos), Palm Desert, Kalifornien.
WDEC8 (79-73, 79-73, 79-73)
Limberth Ponce, Jr. (10-3, 8 Kos), Rock Island, Illinois
Welterweights
Chris Van Heerden (24-2-1, 12 Kos), Santa Monica, Kalifornien
WDEC10 (97-93, 97-93, 95-95)
Steve Claggett (23-4, 16 Kos), Calgary, Alberta, Kanada
Malik Hawkins (7-0, 6 Kos), Baltimore, Maryland
WTKO6 (1:02)
Errol Sidney, Jr. (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, Mexiko
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
Den “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 och telekomleverantörer och via satellit på DirecTV Channel 221 och skålen nätverk Channel 158. För mer information, inklusive en fullständig programtablå och hur man får CBS Sports Network, gå till www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” serie.
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 Jr.. Boxing Promotions: Lisa Veltre, (702) 522-1636,lisa@royjonesjrboxing.com

“Knockout Night at the D” Undercard Announced

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LAS VEGAS (April 12, 2016) – An solid undercard showcasing promising prospects has been announced for denna lördag natts “Knockout Night at the D” serie, presented by D Las Vegas och Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), främjas av Roy Jones Jr.. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
Canadian welterweight Steve “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, Kalifornien, square off in 12-round main event.
Lördagens “Knockout Night at the D” event will air (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. OCH) leva på 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 “Blixtnedslag” Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 Kos), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature.
A Baltimore welterweight, obesegrad Malik “Iceman” Hawkins (6-0, 5 Kos), is in the first televised bout in a six-rounder versus New OrleansErrol 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. Mexikansk inkräktareJason 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” Ris (3-1-1, 3 Kos) vs. Antonio Robertson (4-5-1, 2 Kos), of Alexandria, Virginia.
Alla slagsmål och fighters är föremål för förändring.
Biljetter, kostar $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringsiden, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com ellerwww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Insläpp på 5:00 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. PT.
Den “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 och telekomleverantörer och via satellit på DirecTV Channel 221 och skålen nätverk Channel 158. För mer information, inklusive en fullständig programtablå och hur man får CBS Sports Network, gå tillwww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” serie.
“BATTLE BORN BOXING: THE UPRISING” – Fredag, April 15, 2016
The inaugural event, “Battle Born Boxing: Uprising”, kommer att äga rum denna fredag natt (April. 15), outdoors at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center.
Den “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)

“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 “The Dragon” Claggett, in their 12-round main event, innertaket “Knockout Night at the D”.
Den “Knockout Night at the D” serie, presented by D Las Vegas och Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), främjas av Roy Jones Jr.. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
den effektiva räntan. 16th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Lördagnatt, April 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. OCH), leva på 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 (SÅSOM), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) och International Boxing Federation (IBF) weltervikt mästare.
During his 10-year professional career, Van Heerden has defeated quality opponents such as Ramon Avila, Cecil McCalla, Ray Price, Cosme Rivera,Mathew Hilton, och 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, InklusiveWarrior, The Grey, End of Watch, Captain America: The Winter Soldier och 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, SÅSOM, tar på Limberth “Blixtnedslag” Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 Kos), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature. Undefeated weltervikt utsikter Malik “Iceman” Hawkins (6-0, 5 Kos), från Baltimore, möter Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 Kos), 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: weltervikt Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Kos), fjäder Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO).
Alla slagsmål och fighters är föremål för förändring.
Biljetter, kostar $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringsiden, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com ellerwww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Insläpp på 5:00 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. PT.
Den “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 och telekomleverantörer och via satellit på DirecTV Channel 221 och skålen nätverk Channel 158. För mer information, inklusive en fullständig programtablå och hur man får CBS Sports Network, gå tillwww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” serie.
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)

“The Dragon” to be unleashed April 16th Live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (April 5, 2016) – april 16th10-round main event between Canadian welterweight Steve “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.
Den “Knockout Night at the D” serie, presented by D Las Vegas ochDowntown Las Vegas Events Center(DLVEC), främjas av Roy Jones Jr.. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
den effektiva räntan. 16th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Lördag natt, April 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. OCH), leva på CBS Sports Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
The broadcast team includes Jim “JR” Ross, Sean Wheelock och tidigare världsmästare Kevin “The Flushing FlashKelley. 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. “Det är en dröm som går i uppfyllelse,” he explained. “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. Naturligtvis, 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 (SÅSOM), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) och International Boxing Federation (IBF) weltervikt mästare.
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. Numera, fast, 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 Jr. 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) möter Limberth “Blixtnedslag” Ponce, Jr. (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) ansikten Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 Kos), 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: weltervikt Jeremy “J Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Kos), fjäder Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO).
Alla slagsmål och fighters är föremål för förändring.
Biljetter, kostar $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringsiden, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com eller www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Insläpp på 5:00 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. PT.
Den “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 och telekomleverantörer och via satellit på DirecTV Channel 221 och skålen nätverk Channel 158. För mer information, inklusive en fullständig programtablå och hur man får CBS Sports Network, gå till www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” serie.
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)

Roy Jones Jr.. Boxing Promotions Brings “The Dragon” & “The Heat” to April 16th “Knockout Night at the D” händelse

Live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (Mars 28, 2016) – D Las Vegas och Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), along with Neon Star Media, meddelade det idag Roy Jones Jr.. (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.
den effektiva räntan. 16th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Lördag natt, April 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. OCH), leva på 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, strider “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 ,” sa 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 Dis going to be a spectacular night for boxing and the fans. Downtown Las Vegas Event Center is an outstanding venue for boxing fansthere 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, VD / Co-Founder of Roy Jones Jr. Kampanjer. “This venue is exactly what the boxing community needs to spark the excitement of boxing that ‘Knockout Night at the Dwill 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 18th födelsedag.
South African-native Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Kos), fighting out of Santa Monica (SÅSOM), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) och International Boxing Federation (IBF) weltervikt mästare. (Van Heerden is pictured to the left.)
The 8-round co-feature matches undefeated Lancaster, Kalifornien Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 Kos) mot Limberth Ponce, Jr. (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: weltervikt Jeremy “J Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Kos), junior fjädervikt Sal Perez (2-0) och bantamvikt Sergio Lopez (2-3, 1 KO). Nichols (bilden till vänster) gained invaluable experience as a sparring partner for Floyd Mayweather, Jr. for his mega-fight versus Manny Pacquiao.
Alla slagsmål och fighters är föremål för förändring.
Biljetter, kostar $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringsiden, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com ellerwww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Insläpp på 5:00 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:30 p.m. PT.
Den “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 och telekomleverantörer och via satellit på DirecTV Channel 221 och skålen nätverk Channel 158. För mer information, inklusive en fullständig programtablå och hur man får CBS Sports Network, gå tillwww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” serie.
INFORMATION:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce)

Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2015 officiellt meddelat

Lou DiBella, Shelly Finkel, Arnie Bayer, Carey Mace, George Russo, Peter Timothy & Död Sharnik
Uncasville, Conn. (September 15, 2015) – Promotorn Lou DiBella och manager / promotor Shelly Finkel leda enmedlem Klass 2015 i Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF). Nya medlemmar kommer att införas på 11THårlig CBHOF galaInduktions middag på fredag natt,November 13 i Uncas Ballroom på Mohegan Sun.
De nya CBHOF värnpliktiga inkluderar också tidigare boxning commissioneren Peter Timothy och, postumt, boxare Carey Mace och George Russo, boxning författare Död Sharnik och boxning förespråkare Arnie Bayer.
“Vi på Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame är mycket glada att tillkännage årets klass av värnpliktiga,” ny CBHOF-president John Laudati sa. “Vi har en fantastisk blandning av internationellt erkända boxningslegender och en underbar och mest förtjänande grupp av Connecticuts boxningskonungar. Själv, Jag är så glad över att introducera denna klass i mitt första år som president av denna fantastiska organisation. Jag ser fram emot att se alla våra Connecticut boxning fans på Mohegan Sun november 13th.”
Baserat i New York City, DiBella (bilden till vänster) är den tidigare chefen för boxning för HBO, skapa den mycket framgångsrika “Boxning After Dark” serie. Hans PR företag, DiBella Entertainment, har främjat otaliga boxningsevenemang på Mohegan Sun Arena och Foxwoods Resort Casino under de senaste två decennierna. DiBella ägde också Connecticut Defenders minor league baseballlag som var baserat i Norwich. Hans toppkämpar har inkluderat Sergio Martinez,Bernard Hopkins, Paulie Malignaggi, Jermain Taylor, CBHOF INKALLAD “Irländsk” Micky Ward, och Andre Berto Bland de mer framstående. En Harvard Law School examen, DiBella är också en framgångsrik filmproducent.
Finkel (bilden till höger med sena Emanuel Steward), också från New York City, är en internationell Boxing Hall of Fame som var en fixtur på Connecticut kämpar för många år som antingen en promotor eller chef. Han är också en framgångsrik chef inom musikbranschen. I början av 1990-talet, Finkel var utan tvekan den mest kraftfulla chefen för boxning. Hans mest berömda kunder inkluderade Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Manny Pacquiao, Pernell Whitaker, Meldrick Taylor och Wladimir Klitschko.
Timothy (bilden till vänster med Sugar Ray Leonard) var boxning kommissionären av Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nationella kommissionen at Foxwoods från 1995 till 2009. Han leddes av sent John Burns, som var grundaren av CBHOF som han också är en induktör. Under sin tjänstgöring på Foxwoods, Timothy reglerade hundratals pro händelser, Inklusive 90 titel kamp. Höjdpunkter från hans regeringstid inkluderade CBHOF-induktör John RuizEvander Holyfield III för WBA världen tungvikt och, kanske, den största kampen i Foxwoods historia, IBF världen Cruiser titel kamp mellan James Toney och Vassily Jirov. Andra stjärnor som kämpade på Foxwoods när Timothy var ansvarig inkluderar Roy Jones, Jr., Diego Corrales, Shane Mosely och Acelino Freitas, tillsammans med CBHOF värnpliktiga Dana Rosenblatt, Peter Manfredo, Jr. och US. Olympian Lawrence Clay-Bey.
Mace (72-18-2), född i Hartford, började slåss professionellt i slutet av 1940-talet. Hans mest anmärkningsvärda seger kom in 1950, stoppa förre världsmästaren Joe Giardello. Mace var medlem i CBHOF-chartermedlem Willie Pepär stabil och rankades vid ett tillfälle så hög som Nej. 8 välvikt i världen. Mace, vars sista skjutningen var en förlust för CBHOF medlemGaspar Ortega i 1962, bodde i Manchester när han gick bort i en ålder av 73 i 2003.
Russo hade 85 pro slagsmål mellan 1922 och 1934. Han flyttade till Bridgeport när han var sex och blev så småningom en lokal legend i boxning, drifts gym som Red Man Hall, Acorn Club och East Washington Avenue. I 1992, han förde boxning tillbaka efter en tio år lång frånvaro till den gamla PAL byggnad i Bridgeport. Russo erkändes också som “Johnny Duke of Southern Connecticut.”
Född i New Haven, den sena Sharnick levde nästan hela sitt liv i Norwalk, innan han återvände till Florida, där han valdes till Florida Boxing Hall of Fame 2012, till stor del för grundandet av Smart Boxer Institute. Sharnik var en bokförfattare för 23 år på Sports Illustrated, stryks av hans täckning av CassiusleraSonny Liston Jag, citerade vilt för att säga, “Liston har nävar såsom kanonkulor.” Han fortsatte med att bli chef för konsult på CBS i nio år och var chefrådgivare och ensam troende i George Foreman'S comeback-bud som så småningom leder till en annan världens tungviktstitel. Sharnick var också rådgivare för CBHOF-medlem och två gånger världsmästare Marlon Starling, tala framtida världsmästare för att lägga till Eddie Futch som huvudtränare. Futch's assistent, CBHOF medlem Freddie Roach, skulle så småningom utbilda Starling när han blev världs weltervikt mästare.
Bayer var allmänt respekterad som en sann förespråkare för boxning, alltid snabba att ge en hjälpande hand, samt att öppna plånboken för att stödja boxning gym i städer som CBHOF invald Johnny hertigens Boys Club gym i Bellevue Square, Hartford.
Biljetter till CBHOF 11th årlig galaInduktions middag, rimligt prissatta på $90.00, finns det erbjudanden nu genom att ringa Kim Baker på Mohegan Sun (1.860.862.7377) eller Sherman Cain på Manchester Journal Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). Insläpp på 5:30 p.m. OCH, cocktails på 6 p.m. OCH, följt av middag.
Gå online för att www.ctboxinghof.org för ytterligare information om Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, dess 11th årlig gala Inkallad middag, händelse sponsring möjligheter, eller tidigare CBHOF värnpliktiga.
KONTAKT:
Bob Trieger, Plenum PRESS, bobtfcp@hotmail.com,978.590.0470, fightpublicist
OM CBHOF: Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame grundades år 2004 att hedra och fira karriärer framstående individer som är inblandade i sporten boxning. Dess inaugural Installationsceremoni & Middag hölls i 2005. Connecticut rika boxning historia kunde aldrig ha blomstrat om det inte vore för resultaten av de inskrivna i Hall of Fame.
Som en ideell organisation, Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame är djupt engagerad i att hålla kämpaglöd av Connecticut blomstrande genom olika bidrag till välgörande ändamål.

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