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Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2017 Induction caps Judging career of Clark Sammartino

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Oct. 28 at Mohegan Sun

Clark Sammartino

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (October 19, 2017, 2017) – His induction into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) ngomgqibelo ebusuku, October 28, as part of the six-member Class of 2017, will cap the boxing career of retiring judge Clark Sammartino at 13TH wonyaka CBHOF Gala lokungeniswa Dinner in the Ballroom Uncas at Mohegan Sun.
The other new CBHOF inductees are pioneer boxer “Professor” Charles Hadley, ring physician Dr. Tony Alessi, referee/judge Dick Flaherty, boxing umlobi Dan Parker and boxer/boxing contributor Hugh Devlin, Sr.
A graduate of Brown University, the now 80-year-old Sammartino has enjoyed two other careers as an oral surgeon and investment advisor at Blue Fin in Providence, in addition to his role as an international boxing judge since 1985.
“I first got into boxing because Joey Angelo married my cousin,” Sammartino explained. “He fought back in the early forties. Joey fought Willie Pep twice and Sandy Saddler. That’s what got me started. We used to have the great Monday Night Fights at Rhode Island Auditorium and I remember watching Rocky Marciano fight “Tiger” Ted Lowry there.”
Because he was a successful oral surgeon, Clark could take long weekends to judge fights all over the world. His first and most memorable world title fight was Vinny Paz-Greg Haughn I. Through his long career, Sammartino judged more than 400 kuvelaphi ukulwa pro, okubala 50 major world title fights.
The list of boxers whose fights Sammartino judged reads like a Who’s Who of Boxing during the past 32 Eminyakeni: Mike Tyson, Oscar de la Hoya, Evander Holyfield, Julio Cesar Chavez, Johnny Tapia, UNaseem waklanywa, Chris Eubank, Marco Antonio Barrera, UMark Johnson, Wayne McCullough, Wladimir Klitschko, Gennady Golovkin, Anthony Joshua, Sergey kovalev, Bernard Hopkins, Juan Manuel Lopez, Nonito Donaire, Acelino Freitas, Ivan Calderon, Felix Trinidad, Tommy Morrison and many more.
Sammartino, who proudly says he never missed a day of work in 40 Eminyakeni, has decided to retire, although he’ll remain a boxing fans for the rest of his life. “I started slowing down at my age, doing local shows and maybe three or four world title fights a year, mostly WBO and IBF,” Sammartino remarked. “I had a tough bout with pneumonia the past 5-6 months and that made working difficult.”
His CBHOF induction is a fitting ending and tremendous tribute to Sammartino and his career in boxing. “I’m humbled to be inducted into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame,” uthe. “This is a great way to end my career.”
Limited tickets for the CBHOF 13th wonyaka Gala lokungeniswa Dinner, okunengqondo ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $90.00, are still available to purchase by calling Kim Baker at Mohegan Sun(1.860.862.7377) noma Sherman uKhayini at the Manchester Journal obuzayo (1.800.237.3606 X321). Doors evulekile at 5:30 p.m. KANYE, cocktails from 6:00- p.m. KANYE (cash bar), followed by a full sit-down dinner.
Hamba online ku www.ctboxinghof.org ngoba ulwazi olwengeziwe mayelana Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, its 13th wonyaka Gala Inductee Dinner, amathuba umcimbi uxhaso, noma esidlule CBHOF inductees.
MAYELANA CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 ukumdumisa futhi ukugubha zemisebenzi abantu ezivelele ezihilelekile mdlalo isibhakela. Lokungeniswa Ceremony Its mcimbi & Dinner owawuse 2005. Rich boxing umlando Connecticut sika ayengasoze yanda uma belingekho ipumelelo labo livikeleke the Hall of Fame. The CBHOF’s new location is in the Sky Casino at Mohegan Sun.
Njengoba inhlangano non-profit, the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame kuyinto kakhulu izinikele ngokugcina umoya ukulwa of Connecticut ziyachuma ngokusebenzisa iminikelo ehlukahlukene yesihle.
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PACQUIAO VS. HORN AIRING LIVE IN CANADA THIS SATURDAY EXCLUSIVELY ON SUPER CHANNEL

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Manny Pacquiao speaks at today’s Final press conference in Australia
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (June 28, 2017) – The final [press conference was held today forlokhu ngoMgqibelo ebusuku “Battle in Brisbane,” featuring World Boxing Organization (WBO) Welterweight World champion Manny “Pacman’ Pacquiao (59-6-2, 38 Kos) and his title challenger, UJeff uphondo (16-0-1, 11 Kos).
“Battle of Brisbane: Pacquiao vs. Horn,” presented by Top Rank and Duco Events. ngeke baveze lokhu ngoMgqibelo kusihlwa, exclusively in Canada on Super Channel, live from Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia.
Super Channel subscribers will be able to watch four exciting fights, ukuqala at 9 p.m. KANYE / 6 p.m. PT, use “Battle of Brisbane” ikhadi, headlined by Pacquiao vs. Horn.
PACQUIAO VS. DE LA HOYA & HATTON REPLAYS ON SC1
As a warm-up to the “Battle of Brisbane” on July 1, Super Channel will present two replays of previous Pacquiao bouts on Friday June 30ukuqala at 7 p.m. KANYE / 4 p.m. PT on SC1:

Manny Pacquiao vs Oscar de la Hoya– Dec. 6, 2008

Manny Pacquiao vs Ricky Hatton– May 2, 2009 (IBO World super lightweight title)
These fights will also be available on Super Channel On Demand.
Here is a link to Pacquaio’s interview today with official press conference host Ben Damon:
Saturday night’s Super Channel telecast will also feature two-time Irish Olympian Michael Conlan (2-0, 2 Kos), from Belfast, empini yebhande le-featherweight eyimizuliswano eyisithupha Jarrett “Juarez” Owen (5-4-3, 2 Kos), of Brisbane.In the 12-round co-feature,International Boxing Federation (IBF) junior bantamweight world champion Jerwin “Umfana Omuhle” Ancajas (24-1-1, 16 Kos), of Cavite City, Philippines, will defend his title against top-rated contender Teiru Kinoshita (25-1-1, 8 Kos), of Kobe, Japan. The live telecast will open with an eight-round middleweight bout between Shane Mosley, Jr. (10-1, 7 Kos), of Pomona, Calif. and son of former three-division world champion “Sugar” Shane Mosley, futhi David Toussaint (10-0, 8 Kos), of Canberra, Australia.
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Manny Pacquiao & Freddie Roach Workout quotes from Australia

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PACQUIAO VS. HORN AIRING LIVE IN CANADA Ngalo Mgqibelo KUPHELA KU CHANNEL SUPER
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (June 27, 2017) – World Boxing Organization (WBO) Welterweight World champion Manny “Pacman’ Pacquiao (59-6-2, 38 Kos) and his Hall-of-Fame trainer, Freddie Roach, held a media workout today in Australia, preparing for lokhu ngoMgqibelo night’s showdown between Pacquiao and his title challenger, UJeff uphondo (16-0-1, 11 Kos).
“Battle of Brisbane: Pacquiao vs. Horn,” presented by Top Rank and Duco Events. ngeke baveze lokhu ngoMgqibelo kusihlwa, exclusively in Canada on Super Channel, live from Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia.
Super Channel subscribers will be able to watch four exciting fights, ukuqala at 9 p.m. KANYE / 6 p.m. PT, use “Battle of Brisbane” ikhadi, headlined by Pacquiao vs. Horn.

PACQUIAO VS. DE LA HOYA & HATTON REPLAYS ON SC1
As a warm-up to the “Battle of Brisbane” on July 1, Super Channel will present two replays of previous Pacquiao bouts on Friday June 30ukuqala at 7 p.m. KANYE / 4 p.m. PT on SC1:

Manny Pacquiao vs Oscar de la Hoya– Dec. 6, 2008

Manny Pacquiao vs Ricky Hatton– May 2, 2009 (IBO World super lightweight title)
These fights will also be available on Super Channel On Demand.
See Pacquiao and Roach quotes below from today’s workout:
MANNY PACQUIAO: “We have a really good plan for this fight. We worked hard in training camp both in Manila and in General Santos City. I’m totally focused for this fight. I am not looking past this fight because at this point in my career, every fight is the most important. There are no tomorrows if I don’t win today.
“Jeff Horn is OK. I’ve watched video of his fights. He brings a lot of action into the ring.
“I know what he is feeling. I remember everything about my first world title fight.
“Being a senator and training for a fight is hard. It takes discipline and time management. Luckily, the Senate has been in recess for the past few weeks and I have been able to focus on training for my world title fight.
“A Senator’s job is to defend his people … to fight for their rights.
“I know Jeff Horn used to be a teacher. In the ring, I’m a teacher too.
“I am ready for Jeff to come out and be aggressive. If he does that it will be a great fight for the fans.
“The biggest crowd I ever fought in front of was at Cowboys Stadium against Joshua Clottey. I’m told this could be bigger [51,000+]. I am very excited for doing that, even though they may not be rooting for me. I am also very happy that ESPN will be televising it live.to the U.S. Now everyone can see it. It’s good for boxing.”
Freddie Roach: “Manny is a performer. He loves people, loves a big audience. Brisbane has all that for this fight. He’ll be fighting in front of the biggest crowd of his career.
“Not everyone gets the opportunity to fight for a world title. It was always my dream but I never fought for one. Kuyinto enkulu. Jeff Horn earned this opportunity. He is the WBO’s mandatory challenger.
“Manny gave me 110% in training camp. He always does. No one works harder in the gym. The difference in this camp from recent ones has been his aggression. He’s scored several knockdowns and I haven’t seen that in years. He has kept his foot on the pedal throughout, even when he’s had a sparring partner in trouble. After his ring work he is singing and dancing – not well – but that’s not the point. He is really hungry to make a statement in this fight against Horn. He’s even playing Shakira during his workouts again and he hasn’t done that in years.”
Saturday night’s Super Channel telecast will also feature two-time Irish Olympian Michael Conlan (2-0, 2 Kos), from Belfast, empini yebhande le-featherweight eyimizuliswano eyisithupha Jarrett “Juarez” Owen (5-4-3, 2 Kos), of Brisbane.In the 12-round co-feature,International Boxing Federation (IBF) junior bantamweight world champion Jerwin “Umfana Omuhle” Ancajas (24-1-1, 16 Kos), of Cavite City, Philippines, will defend his title against top-rated contender Teiru Kinoshita (25-1-1, 8 Kos), of Kobe, Japan. The live telecast will open with an eight-round middleweight bout between Shane Mosley, Jr. (10-1, 7 Kos), of Pomona, Calif. and son of former three-division world champion “Sugar” Shane Mosley, futhi David Toussaint (10-0, 8 Kos), of Canberra, Australia.
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Super Channel to air “Battle of Brisbane” Manny Pacquiao vs. Jeff Horn International Card July 1st live from Australia

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(L-R) – Manny Pacquiao & UJeff uphondo
(picture courtesy of 7 News Brisbane)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (June 26, 2017) – Super Channel is pleased to announce that it has acquired the exclusive rights in Canada to air the July 1st World Boxing Organization (WBO) World Welterweight Championship bout between reigning champion, future Hall-of-Famer Manny “Pacman’ Pacquiao, futhi inselele UJeff uphondo, ukuqala at 9 p.m. KANYE / 6 p.m. PT, live from Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
“Battle of Brisbane: Pacquiao vs. Horn” is a presentation of Top Rank and Duco Events. Super Channel will air four exciting fights from this card, headlined by Pacquiao vs. Horn, kuphela in Canada.
“Super Channel is ecstatic to be bringing a non-pay-per-view Pacquiao bout to Canadian fight fans as a follow up to the exciting Brook vs Spence IBF Welterweight Championship we brought them in May” wathi Troy Wassill, Director of Programming, Domestic Distributors and Sports. “We keep hearing from our viewers that they want more boxing on Super Channel and the ‘Battle of Brisbane’ is going to deliver exactly what they are looking for.”
“The world has followed amazing Manny since he burst onto the scene in his U.S. DEBUT in 2001, where he knocked out Lehlo Ledwaba to win his second of a record eight division world titles,” Hall of Fame umgqugquzeli Bob Arum wanezela. “It’s going to be an unbelievable event.”

PACQUIAO VS. DE LA HOYA & HATTON REPLAYS ON SC1
As a warm-up to the “Battle of Brisbane” on July 1, Super Channel will present two replays of previous Pacquiao bouts on Friday June 30ukuqala at 7 p.m. KANYE / 4 p.m. PT on SC1:

Manny Pacquiao vs Oscar de la Hoya– Dec. 6, 2008

Manny Pacquiao vs Ricky Hatton– May 2, 2009 (IBO World super lightweight title)
These fights will also be available on Super Channel On Demand.
Pacquiao (59-6-2, 38 Kos), a former two-term congressman, was elected to a Philippine Senate seat in May 2016, capturing more than 16 million votes nationally. An international icon, Pacquiao is the only fighter to win eight world titles in as many different weight divisions. A three-time Fighter of the Year and the reigning BWAA “Fighter of the Decade,” Qalisa kabusha Pacquiao sika izici ngokunqoba phezu Hall zamanje nezesikhathi esizayo zalesi Famers, okubala Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Miguel Cotto, Shane Mosley, Juan Manuel Marquez futhi Timothy Bradley.
From 2008 to 2010, five of his seven victories were in world title fights, in five different weight classes, esukela 130 to 154 amakhilogremu. No active boxer has sold more live tickets in the U.S. kuka Pacquiao, obuye udumo ngaphezu 18 million domestic pay-per-view buys. After his disappointing unanimous decision loss to Floyd Mayweather, Jr. on May 2, 2015, a world championship fight that generated a record 4.5 million pay-per-view buys and more than $400 million in television revenue alone, a healthy Pacquiao (he had suffered a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder during the fourth round of the Mayweather fight) returned to the winner’s circle on April 9, 2016, winning the rubber match against five-time world champion Bradley. In a battle of Top-10 pound for pound fighters, Pacquiao sent Bradley to the canvas twice en route to a dominant 12-round unanimous decision victory. On Nov. 5, Pacquiao regained the WBO welterweight title for a third time when he shellacked the once-defeated defending champion Jessie Vargas via another dominant 12-round unanimous decision. Pacquiao has been trained by Hall of Famer Freddie Roach kusukela 2001.
Unbeaten hometown-favorite Horn (16-0-1, 11 Kos), fighting out of Brisbane (Queensland, Australia), enters the fight of his life having won his last three battles — bonke 2016 — ngokumelene Ali Funeka, Rico Mueller futhi Randall Bailey, ngaphakathi the ibanga. They had a combined record of 105-14-4 when he fought them. The 2012 Australian Olympian’s background belies the warrior he has become inside the ring. Well-schooled inside and outside the ring, Horn received his Bachelor of Education degree from Griffith University and taught high school Physical Education even as he embarked on his professional boxing career.
Horn started boxing at age 18 after being picked on by bullies and he has been an advocate of anti-bullying campaigns. Immensely popular throughout Australia, the 29-year-old Horn has become a national gate attraction in his own right. Selected as the 2015 Australian Boxer of the Year, Horn is trained and managed by Glenn Rushton, the only trainer he has ever had, and assisted by former WBC super welterweight world champion John “The Beast” Mugabi.
The July 1 telecast will also feature Irish Olympic hero Michael Conlan (2-0, 2 Kos), from Belfast, empini yebhande le-featherweight eyimizuliswano eyisithupha Jarrett “Juarez” Owen (5-4-3, 2 Kos), of Brisbane, International Boxing Federation (IBF) junior bantamweight world champion Jerwin “Umfana Omuhle” Ancajas (24-1-1, 16 Kos), of Cavite City, Philippines, defending his title against top-rated contender Teiru Kinoshita (25-1-1, 8 Kos), of Kobe, Japan. The live telecast will open with an eight-round middleweight rumble between Shane Mosley, Jr. (10-1, 7 Kos), of Pomona, Calif. and son of former three-division world champion “Sugar” Shane Mosley, futhi David Toussaint (10-0, 8 Kos), of Canberra, Australia.
Some of the greatest boxers in history have confirmed they will be ringside, okubala Roberto Duran, Evander Holyfield, futhi UThomas uyalizwa.
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I-REGIS PROGRAIS IPHUMA IKNOCKOUT EKHOLISAYO KA-JOEL DIAZ JR. EQHATHWENI PHAMBILINI ABANGAHLULWE U-140-POUNDER KU-SHOBOX: ISIZUKULU ESISHA NGOMGQIBELO NGE-SHOWTIME®

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USteve Rolls Edges uDemond Nicholson & Jon Fernandez KOs Juan Reyes At Turning Stone Resort Casino In Verona, N.Y..

Isethulo Esibalulekile Sokuthi SangoLwesihlanu Tripleheader Will Air Monday At 10 p.m. KANYE/PT On Showtime obedlulele®

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Verona, N.Y.. (June 10, 2017) - URegis Prograis ongahluliwe we-super lightweight wenze isitatimende esigcizelelayo Friday onShoBox: The New Generation, ukuwisa uJoel Diaz Jr owayengakaze ahlulwe. izikhathi ezine emzuliswaneni wesibili njengoba enyathele ukufika kwakhe njengombangi osemthethweni esigabeni samakhilogremu angu-140..

I-southerpaw Prograis (20-0, 17 Kos), obeqala okwesine ochungechungeni lwe-prospective development, wabiza amagama aphezulu ku 140 ngemuva kokudilizwa komzuliswano wesibili (WHO 2:55) at Turning Stone Resort Casino e Verona, N.Y..

Uhlelo olukhethekile lweHall of Fame ShoBox: The New Generation bekunamalungu amane e-International Boxing Hall of Fame: ShoBox izikhonzi zika-Barry Tompkins noSteve Farhood kanye nezivakashi ezikhethekile u-Al Bernstein noJimmy Lennon Jr. I-Tompkins ne-Farhood izongeniswa phansi nje komgwaqo e-Canastota ngesonto phakathi ku 2017 ikilasi liphethwe izihlabani zesibhakela u-Evander Holyfield, UMarco Antonio Barrera noJohnny Tapia.

Ama-super lightweights, Prograis kanye no Diaz, ungene emcimbini omkhulu nerekhodi elihlangene le 42-0, kodwa kwacaca ukuthi basekilasini elehlukile ngemuva komzuliswano wokuqala. UPrograis ushaye phansi uDiaz ekuqaleni 30 imizuzwana yesibili ekushintshaneni okubonakala kuwumphumela wokushayisana kwezinyawo. Kungakhathaliseki, U-Prograis uhogele igazi wase egadla kuDiaz, ukumfaka phansi futhi ngesobunxele esiqondile phakathi nomjikelezo.

Umhlali waseHouston, owasuka eNew Orleans ngemva kweSiphepho uKatrina, waphinda wawisa uDiaz nje 15 imizuzwana kamuva nesokunxele esiqondile. Ukuwisa okwesine nokugcina, ngezilokotho ihuku kwesokunxele, uthumele uDiaz (23-1, 19 Kos) ukuhlehla futhi kwanele ukuthi unompempe u-Mark Nelson amise umdlalo sekusele imizuzwana nje ukuthi iwashi liphele..

Kwakuyisitatimende esiqinisekisayo sikaPrograis, abafika 62 iphesenti lokudutshulwa kwakhe kwamandla esivivinyweni esinzima kunazo zonke somsebenzi wakhe.

"Tonight Ngafakaza ukuthi ngiphumelele ShoBox,” kusho uPrograis. “Ngisilungele isigaba esikhulu. Ngiwulungele umbukiso omkhulu. Ngifuna ukulwa kangcono kunabo bonke esigabeni. Ngifuna (Terrance) Crawford, (Umvikelo) Postol, (Adrien) Broner. Ngiwafuna wonke. Akekho kulaba bafana oseke walwa nomuntu onjengami. I-boogeyman iyeza. Kungcono bazilungiselele.

“Wayeqinile, wayenamandla futhi eshaya kakhulu, kodwa ngadlula kukho. Lowo omunye umbangi engagijima kuye. Ngigijima kuwo wonke umuntu. Ngilungele isibhamu sami. Ngiza kuwo wonke umuntu ku-140. "

Diaz, owaba ngu 164th fighter ukuze ahlulwe okokuqala ochungechungeni, uphoxekile ngokusobala ngohlelo lwakhe lomdlalo.

“Nami ngaphuma lapho, ezama ukumbulala,” kusho uDiaz. “Ngaphuma nginolaka. Bekufanele ngiyithobe kancane. Benginakho 10 amarounds kodwa ngavele ngaphuma ngizama ukumkhipha. Bekufanele ngehlise umoya.

“Bekumele ngisebenzise i-jab yami kancane ukumwisa kodwa ngaphuma ngishwiba.”

Ithemba le-Super middleweight uSteve Rolls ukwazile ukulondoloza irekhodi lakhe lokungahluliwe enqoba isinqumo sokushibilika kwemizuliswano eyisishiyagalombili ehlula u-Demond Nicholson 77-75 Nicholson, 77-74 Rolls, 77-74 Rolls.

I-Rolls iqale ngokushesha, ukubeka phansi uNicholson ngehhuku yesokunxele emizuzwaneni yokuvala eyokuqala ephaketheni a 10-8 round. Waphuma ehlasela eshanela owesibili, kodwa impi ibonakale ishintsha indlela okwesithathu lapho uNicholson elimaza uRolls ngomzuzu wokugcina ngesibhakela sakhe sokuqala esibalulekile empini..

Nicholson (17-2-1, 16 Kos) wathwala umfutho wokushanela owesine, but the remaining four rounds featured back-and-forth action and were difficult to score. Rolls (16-0, 9 Kos) was the slightly busier fighter, yokuxhuma ku 412 total punches compared to 390 phezu emahlandla eziyisishiyagalombili, but Nicholson edged his opponent 134-117 in total connects.

ShoBox announcers Tompkins, Farhood and Raul Marquez all had Nicholson winning the final six rounds and edging Rolls 77-74 on their unofficial scorecards.

“What made the difference for me tonight was my jab, my patience, my overall boxing ability,” Rolls said. “I came in to this fight having no doubts. Nicholson was talking beforehand about my last fight, he was talking about my footwork, and I knew he was going to be in for a big surprise. I adapt for each fight.

“I knew I had him from the first round. My corner calmed me down and told me to take my time.”

Nicholson, who has mostly competed at 160 amakhilogremu, akavumelananga nesinqumo samajaji.

“Ngeke ngibeke izaba. Wayinqoba impi,” kusho uNicholson. “Yilokho amajaji akubonile, kodwa angivumi. Ungizwise ubuhlungu ngesiwombe sokuqala. Wangishaya kabuhlungu ekhanda. Ngaba nesiyezi kodwa ngalulama ngaqhubeka. Ngicabanga ukuthi ngenze umsebenzi omuhle kakhulu kodwa ngokusobala akwanele.

“Angikwazi ukulwa 160 – Ngiwu-168-pounder. Ukulwa kuleso sisindo kwangiqeda amandla. Bengingekho ezingeni lami eliphezulu.”

In the iziqubu ukuvulwa telecast, uJon Fernandez ongahluliwe we-lightweight ushaye i-knockout ka-Juan Reyes2:36 of the round yesibili.

UFernandez unyathele igesi esuka ensimbi yokuvula, kusetshenziswa umsebenzi osezingeni eliphezulu nokunemba ukuhlukanisa umdlalo kodwa amaReyes awadlulanga. Laba babili bahlangane ukuze baphonse 240 punches in the opening stanza but Fernandez landed his right at will and was clearly the more effective fighter.

The Sergio Martinez protégé had a bloodied Reyes hurt in the opening minute of the second and closed the show in the final minute with a sharp right to the ear that sent Reyes (14-4-3, 2 Kos) falling back toward the canvas. The perfectly placed punch had Reyes seemingly out before he hit the floor.

The Spaniard Fernandez (13-0, 11 Kos) landed a staggering 55 percent of his power shots and 40 Amaphesenti angu punches zakhe inani.

“The one-two, one-two was the key to opening the door,” Fernandez said. “The straight right hand is one of my best punches and I caught Reyes in the perfect spot. I hope he is OK. I feel that I am ready for the next level. I’ll fight wherever there is an opportunity, but I believe the big fights are here in the U.S.”

Reyes was responsive but taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure.

SangoLwesihlanu tripleheader will replay Ngomsombuluko at 10 p.m. KANYE/PT on SHOWTIME obedlulele futhi izotholakala kwi SHOWTIME ON IFUNA® futhi Showtime Anytime®.

The event was co-promoted by DiBella Entertainment (DBE) and AASHA Record Breakers.

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Barry Tompkins called the ShoBox action kusukela ringside noSteve Farhood futhi zangaphambili nezwe iqhawe Raul Marquez ukukhonza njengoba isazi Abahlaziyi. The executive producer was Gordon Hall with Rich Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

Ukuze ulwazi olunabile, vakashela www.sho.com/sports ukulandela on Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, SHOSports, #ShoBox, @loudibella and @DiBellaEnt or become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SHOSports, futhiwww.facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainment.

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REGIS PROGRAIS vs. JOEL DIAZ JR. FINAL WEIGHTS, Egroundini & PHOTOS FOR SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION HALL OF FAME WEEKEND TRIPLEHEADER LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

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Friday, June 9 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y..

 

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Verona, N.Y.. (June 8, 2017) – Regis “Rougarou” Prograis and Joel Diaz Jr. isisindo senziwe ngoLwesine just hours after the “Opening Bell” to kick off festivities for the 2017 International Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend.

 

The undefeated Prograis (19-0, 16 Kos) and fellow unbeaten Diaz (23-0, 19 Kos) will square off in the 10-round super lightweight main event of a Hall of Fame edition of ShoBox: The New Generation Friday, June 9, bephila Showtime (10:30 p.m. KANYE/PT) kusukela Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y..

 

The ShoBox tripleheader will celebrate longtime analysts Barry Tompkins and Steve Farhood just two days before their induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Farhood and Tompkins were joined at the Opening Bell ngoLwesine by a handful of their fellow 2017 inductees: boxing legend Marco Antonio Barrera, Australian trainer Johnny Lewis, and the wife of the late Johnny Tapia, Teresa Tapia.

 

In the ShoBox co-feature, undefeated super middleweight Steve Rolls (15-0, 9 Kos) will take on the hard-hitting Demond Nicholson (17-1-1, 16 Kos) in an nesishiyagalombili round iziqubu. In the iziqubu ukuvulwa telecast, Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez’s protégé, Jon Fernandez, (12-0, 10 Kos) faces Juan Reyes (14-3-3, 2 Kos) i ayisishiyagalombili-round matchup engasindi.

 

Amathikithi for the event, co-promoted by DiBella Entertainment (DBE) and AASHA Record Breakers, kuthiwa ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $65 for ringside, $50, $40 futhi $30 (may be subject to additional fees) and are available at the Turning Stone Box Office, by calling 877-833-SHOW, or online at Ticketmaster.com. Doors lizovula at 7:00 p.m., ne iziqubu lokuqala ihlelelwe 7:30 p.m.

 

Izisindo OFFICIAL

 

10-Round Super Lightweight Main Event:

Regis Prograis - 139 Amakhilogremu ½

Joel Diaz Jr. - 137 ¼ amakhilogremu

Referee: Mark Nelson; Abahluleli: Don Ackerman, UTom Schreck, UJohn McKaie

 

Eight-Round Super Middleweight Co-Feature:

Steve Rolls – 161 amakhilogremu

Demond Nicholson – 162 Amakhilogremu ½

Referee: Benjy Esteves; Abahluleli: Glenn Feldman, Don Trella, Wynn Kintz

 

Eight-Round Lightweight Telecast Opener:

Jon Fernandez – 132 Amakhilogremu ½

Juan Ramon Reyes – 131 Amakhilogremu ½

Referee: Charlie Fitch; Abahluleli: Don Ackerman, Glenn Feldman, UJohn McKaie

OKUCASHUNIWE FINAL:

 

Regis Prograis

“The person that wins this fight goes up, hopefully, to a title fight. Ngingumfana 19-0, yena 23-0. I feel like this is a real big fight.

 

“I take all my opponents seriously, but I’m taking this one even more seriously than others in the past. Muhle 23-0, and there’s a reason he’s undefeated. He’s good, futhi unerekhodi elihle kunawo wonke engake ngabhekana nawo.

 

“Ngisesigabeni somsebenzi wami lapho zonke izimpi zingaholela entweni enkulu elandelayo futhi ngicabanga ukuthi le mpi ingase ibe ngeyami.. Ngiyabekezela, kodwa ngilungele okwengeziwe. Ngifuna ukudutshulwa isihloko.

 

“Uyi-brawler fighter, kodwa nginamandla angcono okuhlaba, kanye nesivinini.

 

“Uma ngizizwa njengaye [Diaz] angikwazi ukungilimaza kusukela emzuliswaneni wokuqala, Mhlawumbe ngizovele ngihambe naye phansi ubusuku bonke futhi ngimjezise.

 

“Ukubona ini [Errol] USpence wangikhuthaza, ikakhulukazi indlela akwenza ngayo endaweni yembangi yakhe. Kungenze ngacabanga: lokho kungaba yimi ngelinye ilanga. Sangena kuyo nezimfundamakhwela, ngakho ngiyazi ukuthi muhle kangakanani, kodwa nami ngimuhle. Umbona nje edlula lapho ethatha isihloko, Ngiyazi ukuthi isikhathi sami siyeza ngokulandelayo.

 

“Ngikhule ngibuka iMacho Camacho, Roberto Duran, Mike Tyson, kodwa ngangibuka uDuran kakhulu kunanoma yini. Ngasithanda kakhulu isitayela sakhe. Ngifunde okuningi ngokubuka izingwazi zesibhakela ku-tape.

 

“UTerence Crawford, Adrien Broner, UVictor Postol. Yilolu hlobo lwabafana engifuna ukulwa nalo.

 

“Ngaqala isibhakela eNew Orleans, futhi uma bekungeyena uKatrina, Cishe ngeke ngibe lapho ngikhona njengamanje. Lapho ngithuthela eHouston, Ngingene enkundleni yesibhakela ngaqala ngisithathele phezulu. Kwakuyisimo esibi [e New Orleans], kodwa yashintsha impilo yami.

 

“Umndeni wami wabuyela emuva [ukuya eNew Orleans], kodwa hhayi mina. Ngahlala eHouston ngishaya isibhakela. Ngizwa sengathi akukabi yisikhathi sokuthi ngibuyele ekhaya. Ngizobuya uma sengiyisihlabani, njengoba kufanele ngibe.”

 

Joel Diaz Jr.

“Leli yithuba lami, leli yithuba lami. Ngitsheliwe, ‘uthola ithuba elilodwa kuphela’, futhi lokhu kungokwami. Ngiyazi ukuthi uRegis muhle, kodwa sizokubeka kuye. Ngizoba phezu kwakhe njengezimpukane phezu kodoti. Leli elinye lamathuba engingeke ngiwavumele adlule.

 

“Sizomephula ngokwengqondo, sithole indlela yethu yokungena, bese uphonsa ibhomu.

 

“Ujikijela ama-combo, futhi yilokho okufanele ngikususe kuye. Kufanele ngibe phezu kwakhe futhi ngibe ngowokuqala ukuhlasela. Amandla ami azophatha ijubane lakhe.

 

“Lokhu kusho lukhulu kimina, ukuthola ukukhombisa umhlaba ukuthi ngubani ‘imfihlo’. Abantu abakayiboni ngempela into enginayo, kodwa ngeke kusaba khona izimfihlo ngemva kusasa.

 

“Ngizokhombisa umhlaba ukuthi ngubani uJoel Diaz wangempela. Manje ngisesindweni esifanele kimi futhi ngikhona 110 Amaphesenti angu. Angizange ngichithe amasonto amane ekamu lokuqeqesha ngizama ukwehlisa isisindo. Ngizizwa strong.

 

“Umqhudelwano womhlaba ngemuva kwale mpi, yilokho engifuna. Leli yithuba lami lokukhombisa ukuthi ngingubani futhi angikwazi ukukuyeka. Uma ngidedela lokhu, Ngingahle ngibuyele esikoleni. Lokhu kuzongivulela yonke iminyango.

 

“Sinesikhathi sisilungele lesi sinyathelo. Ngingathanda ukulwa nomnqobi we [Adrien] Broner- [Mikey] Garcia, kodwa sizobe sibone. Ngiyazi ukuthi uBroner akafuni ukulwa nami. Ngazama ukulwa naye wanqaba. Uyazi ukuthi ngizomnikeza inkinga.

 

“Ngashintsha abaqeqeshi. Ngangivame ukuba no-Abel Ramos, manje nginoChris Byrd. Nginomqeqeshi uChris, kuwukuzivikela kakhulu kunokwephula umthetho. Ukusebenza noChris kuyamangalisa. Wayeyisilwi, ngakho uyazi ukuthi yini edingekayo ukuze angene kuleyo ring. Uthi waba khona, ngakho uyangiqonda ngokombono womlwi futhi lokho kubaluleke kakhulu kimi. Isibopho esinaso ngaphakathi nangaphandle kweringi sikhethekile.

 

“Uzobona uJoel Diaz osebenza kakhulu kanye noJoel Diaz ozivikela kakhudlwana. Ngizokhombisa umhlaba ukuthi ubani uJoel Diaz 140 futhi ungithembe, bazocela okunye ngemva kokukubona.”

 

Steve Rolls

“Impi yami yokugcina ShoBox [ngokumelene noSteed Woodall ngoDisemba 2015] kwaba okuhlangenwe nakho kokufunda. Ngawiswa phansi okwesithathu, kodwa ngaphinda. Ngeke wazi ukuthi uzosabela kanjani lapho ubhekene nobunzima uze ubekwe kuleso simo. Ngiyajabula ukuthi lokho kwenzeke ekuqaleni komsebenzi wami. Kwangifundisa okuningi.

 

“Ngiyazi mina 33, kodwa ngizizwa ngingcono kunangesikhathi ngisemncane. Ngiyazinakekela. Ngiphila impilo ehlanzekile. Ubudala akuyona into kimi.

 

“U-Nicholson une-jab enhle. Ngike ngambona elwa. Anginaso isiqiniseko sokuthi wenze izinguquko noma uza nohlelo oluhlukile lomdlalo. Sengikulungele yini afuna kuletha.

 

“Kulokhu engikubonile, angakwazi ukulwa. Uyayazi into ayenzayo lapho futhi kubukeka sengathi unolwazi oluthile.”

 

Demond Nicholson

“Lo mfana [Rolls] akanalo ulwazi njengami. Ngiyisinyathelo esikhulu kuye.

 

“Impi yami yokugcina [ngokumelene no-Immanuel Aleem] kwaba yisinyathelo esikhulu phezulu, futhi ngilwe kwaze kwafinyelela iningi. Kwaqala kancane, kodwa ngingumlwi, futhi ngaqeda. Leyo mpi yangivula amehlo ngempela ukuze ngithuthukise umsebenzi wami, ikusasa lami.

 

“Bheka ukuthi u-Aleem wenzeni kusukela salwa. Wakhipha insizwa engahluliwe [Ievgen Khytrov] ukuthi akekho owayefuna ukubhekana nayo.

 

“Isipiliyoni sami yisona esizosenza sinqobe lo mfana. Unesandla sokudla esiyingozi, kodwa ngizokususa kuye lokho.

 

“Ngingumshayisibhakela wemvelo, kodwa abantu bebengibiza nge-brawler ngemuva kokusebenza kwami ​​​​no-Aleem futhi akusikho lokho engiyikho. Kodwa ngiyakuthola - angizange ngishaye nhlobo kuleyo mpi. Yingakho kwadingeka ngibuyele ebhodini lokudweba.

 

“Ngifunde ukuqeqeshwa okuningi eHead Bangers eWashington, D.C. noBarry Hunter, Lamont Peterson nabo bonke labo bafana. Ngifunde eLamont, kusuka ku-Adrien Broner, kusuka e-Austin Trout. Badlala nezimpi ezisezingeni eliphezulu yingakho bedlala ezingeni eliphezulu kakhulu - ngoba banqobe nabangcono kakhulu.. So I’m doing the same.”

 

“I have one loss, and that taught me a lot. I had to lose 15 amakhilogremu in three days for that fight and that took a toll on me. There are no issues making weight for this fight.”

 

Jon Fernandez

“This is my second fight with my new trainer Tinin Rodriguez. I always try to get better and changing trainers seemed to be the best path for me. He’s helping me round up the fundamentals of boxing.

 

“I know I’m tall for my weight class, but I feel OK. Ngiyacabanga 130 is my ideal weight, but I might go up in weight in the future. We’ll see. I’m still young and I have a long career ahead of me.

 

“I used to watch tape of Maravilla when I was growing up. He inspired me to be serious about boxing. He was so good. It’s such of honor to be working with him. I respect him a lot.”

Juan Reyes

“I haven’t fought anybody that tall, but I have a good game plan. I know he’s a volume puncher, but that’s just going to get me excited. It’ll get my adrenaline pumping.

 

“I’m excited that I’m fighting on TV and in such special weekend, it’s the Boxing Hall of Fame. Lokhu kugcwaliseka iphupho. If I beat this guy it could change my life.”

 

Sergio Martinez – Jon Fernandez Co-Promoter

“Jon is a thinker. He knows when to attack and when to defend himself. He’s truly gifted.

 

“Some may draw comparisons of him with Paul Williams, but I fought Williams twice and let me tell you they are not alike. Paul was the type of fighter that would get in the ring and go from first, to second, to third gear without thinking. JonFer will read you, will go to whatever gear he needs to be to defeat his opponent. He has a very high boxing IQ.”

Chris Byrd – Diaz’s Trainer

“Joel is an aggressive machine, so my main focus has been on developing his defense. He’s a talented boxer, but his aggressiveness sometimes opens holes in his defense. In this training camp, we worked on that. We have a good strategy going.

 

“He already knew how to fight, but you just have to push him a little bit on defense. He’s still aggressive as ever, but he needed to think about what’s coming back at him.

 

“My main thing is life after boxing. I have two brothers that are messed up from boxing. That’s why I focus on defense so much. He has an aggressive style, but he also has talent, good feet and eye coordination. He’ll go on to do great things.

 

“You’re going to see something special. Regis is good, I give him props, but you’re going to see something special from Joel. And a great fight.”

 

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REGIS PROGRAIS vs. JOEL DIAZ JR. FINAL WEIGHTS, Egroundini & PHOTOS FOR SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION HALL OF FAME WEEKEND TRIPLEHEADER LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

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Kusasa/Friday, June 9 at 10:30 p.m. KANYE/PT from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y..

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Verona, N.Y.. (June 8, 2017) – Regis “Rougarou” Prograis and Joel Diaz Jr. isisindo senziwe ngoLwesine just hours after the “Opening Bell” to kick off festivities for the 2017 International Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend.

The undefeated Prograis (19-0, 16 Kos) and fellow unbeaten Diaz (23-0, 19 Kos) will square off in the 10-round super lightweight main event of a Hall of Fame edition of ShoBox: The New Generation kusasa/Friday, June 9, bephila Showtime (10:30 p.m. KANYE/PT) kusukela Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y..

The ShoBox tripleheader will celebrate longtime analysts Barry Tompkins and Steve Farhood just two days before their induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Farhood and Tompkins were joined at the Opening Bell ngoLwesine by a handful of their fellow 2017 inductees: boxing legend Marco Antonio Barrera, Australian trainer Johnny Lewis, and the wife of the late Johnny Tapia, Teresa Tapia.

In the ShoBox co-feature, undefeated super middleweight Steve Rolls (15-0, 9 Kos) will take on the hard-hitting Demond Nicholson (17-1-1, 16 Kos) in an nesishiyagalombili round iziqubu. In the iziqubu ukuvulwa telecast, Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez’s protégé, Jon Fernandez, (12-0, 10 Kos) faces Juan Reyes (14-3-3, 2 Kos) i ayisishiyagalombili-round matchup engasindi.

Amathikithi for the event, co-promoted by DiBella Entertainment (DBE) and AASHA Record Breakers, kuthiwa ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $65 for ringside, $50, $40 futhi $30 (may be subject to additional fees) and are available at the Turning Stone Box Office, by calling 877-833-SHOW, or online at Ticketmaster.com. Doors lizovula at 7:00 p.m., ne iziqubu lokuqala ihlelelwe 7:30 p.m.

Izisindo OFFICIAL

10-Round Super Lightweight Main Event:

Regis Prograis - 139 Amakhilogremu ½

Joel Diaz Jr. - 137 ¼ amakhilogremu

Referee: Mark Nelson; Abahluleli: Don Ackerman, UTom Schreck, UJohn McKaie

Eight-Round Super Middleweight Co-Feature:

Steve Rolls – 161 amakhilogremu

Demond Nicholson – 162 Amakhilogremu ½

Referee: Benjy Esteves; Abahluleli: Glenn Feldman, Don Trella, Wynn Kintz

Eight-Round Lightweight Telecast Opener:

Jon Fernandez – 132 Amakhilogremu ½

Juan Ramon Reyes – 131 Amakhilogremu ½

Referee: Charlie Fitch; Abahluleli: Don Ackerman, Glenn Feldman, UJohn McKaie

OKUCASHUNIWE FINAL:

Regis Prograis

“The person that wins this fight goes up, hopefully, to a title fight. Ngingumfana 19-0, yena 23-0. I feel like this is a real big fight.

“I take all my opponents seriously, but I’m taking this one even more seriously than others in the past. Muhle 23-0, and there’s a reason he’s undefeated. He’s good, futhi unerekhodi elihle kunawo wonke engake ngabhekana nawo.

“Ngisesigabeni somsebenzi wami lapho zonke izimpi zingaholela entweni enkulu elandelayo futhi ngicabanga ukuthi le mpi ingase ibe ngeyami.. Ngiyabekezela, kodwa ngilungele okwengeziwe. Ngifuna ukudutshulwa isihloko.

“Uyi-brawler fighter, kodwa nginamandla angcono okuhlaba, kanye nesivinini.

“Uma ngizizwa njengaye [Diaz] angikwazi ukungilimaza kusukela emzuliswaneni wokuqala, Mhlawumbe ngizovele ngihambe naye phansi ubusuku bonke futhi ngimjezise.

“Ukubona ini [Errol] USpence wangikhuthaza, ikakhulukazi indlela akwenza ngayo endaweni yembangi yakhe. Kungenze ngacabanga: lokho kungaba yimi ngelinye ilanga. Sangena kuyo nezimfundamakhwela, ngakho ngiyazi ukuthi muhle kangakanani, kodwa nami ngimuhle. Umbona nje edlula lapho ethatha isihloko, Ngiyazi ukuthi isikhathi sami siyeza ngokulandelayo.

“Ngikhule ngibuka iMacho Camacho, Roberto Duran, Mike Tyson, kodwa ngangibuka uDuran kakhulu kunanoma yini. Ngasithanda kakhulu isitayela sakhe. Ngifunde okuningi ngokubuka izingwazi zesibhakela ku-tape.

“UTerence Crawford, Adrien Broner, UVictor Postol. Yilolu hlobo lwabafana engifuna ukulwa nalo.

“Ngaqala isibhakela eNew Orleans, futhi uma bekungeyena uKatrina, Cishe ngeke ngibe lapho ngikhona njengamanje. Lapho ngithuthela eHouston, Ngingene enkundleni yesibhakela ngaqala ngisithathele phezulu. Kwakuyisimo esibi [e New Orleans], kodwa yashintsha impilo yami.

“Umndeni wami wabuyela emuva [ukuya eNew Orleans], kodwa hhayi mina. Ngahlala eHouston ngishaya isibhakela. Ngizwa sengathi akukabi yisikhathi sokuthi ngibuyele ekhaya. Ngizobuya uma sengiyisihlabani, njengoba kufanele ngibe.”

Joel Diaz Jr.

“Leli yithuba lami, leli yithuba lami. Ngitsheliwe, ‘uthola ithuba elilodwa kuphela’, futhi lokhu kungokwami. Ngiyazi ukuthi uRegis muhle, kodwa sizokubeka kuye. Ngizoba phezu kwakhe njengezimpukane phezu kodoti. Leli elinye lamathuba engingeke ngiwavumele adlule.

“Sizomephula ngokwengqondo, sithole indlela yethu yokungena, bese uphonsa ibhomu.

“Ujikijela ama-combo, futhi yilokho okufanele ngikususe kuye. Kufanele ngibe phezu kwakhe futhi ngibe ngowokuqala ukuhlasela. Amandla ami azophatha ijubane lakhe.

“Lokhu kusho lukhulu kimina, ukuthola ukukhombisa umhlaba ukuthi ngubani ‘imfihlo’. Abantu abakayiboni ngempela into enginayo, kodwa ngeke kusaba khona izimfihlo ngemva kusasa.

“Ngizokhombisa umhlaba ukuthi ngubani uJoel Diaz wangempela. Manje ngisesindweni esifanele kimi futhi ngikhona 110 Amaphesenti angu. Angizange ngichithe amasonto amane ekamu lokuqeqesha ngizama ukwehlisa isisindo. Ngizizwa strong.

“Umqhudelwano womhlaba ngemuva kwale mpi, yilokho engifuna. Leli yithuba lami lokukhombisa ukuthi ngingubani futhi angikwazi ukukuyeka. Uma ngidedela lokhu, Ngingahle ngibuyele esikoleni. Lokhu kuzongivulela yonke iminyango.

“Sinesikhathi sisilungele lesi sinyathelo. Ngingathanda ukulwa nomnqobi we [Adrien] Broner- [Mikey] Garcia, kodwa sizobe sibone. Ngiyazi ukuthi uBroner akafuni ukulwa nami. Ngazama ukulwa naye wanqaba. Uyazi ukuthi ngizomnikeza inkinga.

“Ngashintsha abaqeqeshi. Ngangivame ukuba no-Abel Ramos, manje nginoChris Byrd. Nginomqeqeshi uChris, kuwukuzivikela kakhulu kunokwephula umthetho. Ukusebenza noChris kuyamangalisa. Wayeyisilwi, ngakho uyazi ukuthi yini edingekayo ukuze angene kuleyo ring. Uthi waba khona, ngakho uyangiqonda ngokombono womlwi futhi lokho kubaluleke kakhulu kimi. Isibopho esinaso ngaphakathi nangaphandle kweringi sikhethekile.

“Uzobona uJoel Diaz osebenza kakhulu kanye noJoel Diaz ozivikela kakhudlwana. Ngizokhombisa umhlaba ukuthi ubani uJoel Diaz 140 futhi ungithembe, bazocela okunye ngemva kokukubona.”

Steve Rolls

“Impi yami yokugcina ShoBox [ngokumelene noSteed Woodall ngoDisemba 2015] kwaba okuhlangenwe nakho kokufunda. Ngawiswa phansi okwesithathu, kodwa ngaphinda. Ngeke wazi ukuthi uzosabela kanjani lapho ubhekene nobunzima uze ubekwe kuleso simo. Ngiyajabula ukuthi lokho kwenzeke ekuqaleni komsebenzi wami. Kwangifundisa okuningi.

“Ngiyazi mina 33, kodwa ngizizwa ngingcono kunangesikhathi ngisemncane. Ngiyazinakekela. Ngiphila impilo ehlanzekile. Ubudala akuyona into kimi.

“U-Nicholson une-jab enhle. Ngike ngambona elwa. Anginaso isiqiniseko sokuthi wenze izinguquko noma uza nohlelo oluhlukile lomdlalo. Sengikulungele yini afuna kuletha.

“Kulokhu engikubonile, angakwazi ukulwa. Uyayazi into ayenzayo lapho futhi kubukeka sengathi unolwazi oluthile.”

Demond Nicholson

“Lo mfana [Rolls] akanalo ulwazi njengami. Ngiyisinyathelo esikhulu kuye.

“Impi yami yokugcina [ngokumelene no-Immanuel Aleem] kwaba yisinyathelo esikhulu phezulu, futhi ngilwe kwaze kwafinyelela iningi. Kwaqala kancane, kodwa ngingumlwi, futhi ngaqeda. Leyo mpi yangivula amehlo ngempela ukuze ngithuthukise umsebenzi wami, ikusasa lami.

“Bheka ukuthi u-Aleem wenzeni kusukela salwa. Wakhipha insizwa engahluliwe [Ievgen Khytrov] ukuthi akekho owayefuna ukubhekana nayo.

“Isipiliyoni sami yisona esizosenza sinqobe lo mfana. Unesandla sokudla esiyingozi, kodwa ngizokususa kuye lokho.

“Ngingumshayisibhakela wemvelo, kodwa abantu bebengibiza nge-brawler ngemuva kokusebenza kwami ​​​​no-Aleem futhi akusikho lokho engiyikho. Kodwa ngiyakuthola - angizange ngishaye nhlobo kuleyo mpi. Yingakho kwadingeka ngibuyele ebhodini lokudweba.

“Ngifunde ukuqeqeshwa okuningi eHead Bangers eWashington, D.C. noBarry Hunter, Lamont Peterson nabo bonke labo bafana. Ngifunde eLamont, kusuka ku-Adrien Broner, kusuka e-Austin Trout. Badlala nezimpi ezisezingeni eliphezulu yingakho bedlala ezingeni eliphezulu kakhulu - ngoba banqobe nabangcono kakhulu.. So I’m doing the same.”

“I have one loss, and that taught me a lot. I had to lose 15 amakhilogremu in three days for that fight and that took a toll on me. There are no issues making weight for this fight.”

Jon Fernandez

“This is my second fight with my new trainer Tinin Rodriguez. I always try to get better and changing trainers seemed to be the best path for me. He’s helping me round up the fundamentals of boxing.

“I know I’m tall for my weight class, but I feel OK. Ngiyacabanga 130 is my ideal weight, but I might go up in weight in the future. We’ll see. I’m still young and I have a long career ahead of me.

“I used to watch tape of Maravilla when I was growing up. He inspired me to be serious about boxing. He was so good. It’s such of honor to be working with him. I respect him a lot.”

Juan Reyes

“I haven’t fought anybody that tall, but I have a good game plan. I know he’s a volume puncher, but that’s just going to get me excited. It’ll get my adrenaline pumping.

“I’m excited that I’m fighting on TV and in such special weekend, it’s the Boxing Hall of Fame. Lokhu kugcwaliseka iphupho. If I beat this guy it could change my life.”

Sergio Martinez – Jon Fernandez Co-Promoter

“Jon is a thinker. He knows when to attack and when to defend himself. He’s truly gifted.

“Some may draw comparisons of him with Paul Williams, but I fought Williams twice and let me tell you they are not alike. Paul was the type of fighter that would get in the ring and go from first, to second, to third gear without thinking. JonFer will read you, will go to whatever gear he needs to be to defeat his opponent. He has a very high boxing IQ.”

Chris Byrd – Diaz’s Trainer

“Joel is an aggressive machine, so my main focus has been on developing his defense. He’s a talented boxer, but his aggressiveness sometimes opens holes in his defense. In this training camp, we worked on that. We have a good strategy going.

“He already knew how to fight, but you just have to push him a little bit on defense. He’s still aggressive as ever, but he needed to think about what’s coming back at him.

“My main thing is life after boxing. I have two brothers that are messed up from boxing. That’s why I focus on defense so much. He has an aggressive style, but he also has talent, good feet and eye coordination. He’ll go on to do great things.

“You’re going to see something special. Regis is good, I give him props, but you’re going to see something special from Joel. And a great fight.”

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Barry Tompkins ngibize ShoBox action kusukela ringside noSteve Farhood futhi zangaphambili nezwe iqhawe Raul Marquez ukukhonza njengoba isazi Abahlaziyi. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Rich Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

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Mayelana ShoBox: The New Generation

Kusukela yaqala ukuba khona ngo July 2001, the akukhuthazwa bajule Showtime boxing series, ShoBox: The New Generation uye waba talent young abafanelana ezinzima. The ShoBox ifilosofi iwukuba televise okuthakazelisayo, isixuku ejabulisa nokufana yokuncintisana kuyilapho sihlinzeka kuyindlela yokunquma for amathemba uzimisele sizimisele ukulwa for isihloko emhlabeni. Ezinye uhlu elandayo 69 fighters abaye bavele on ShoBox sezihambile ukuletha izihloko emhlabeni kuhlanganisa: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams, Errol Spence Jr. futhi nokuningi.

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PROSPECT JON FERNANDEZ AND HIS CO-PROMOTER, FORMER WORLD CHAMPION SERGIO MARTINEZ, DISCUSS FERNANDEZ’S FIGHT ON SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION® THIS FRIDAY

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ShoBox: The New Generation To celebrate 2017 Hall of Fame Weekend with a Special Tripleheader this Friday, June 9 bephila Showtime® (10:30 p.m. KANYE/PT) from Turning Stone Resort Casino

Photo courtesy: Maravillabox Promotions

Verona, N.Y.. (June 7, 2017) – Former unified world champion and current boxing promoter and mentor Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez, along with his protégé Jon “JonFer” Fernandez, an undefeated prospect at 130 amakhilogremu, discuss future plans ahead of Fernandez’s second appearance on ShoBox: The New Generation lokhu Friday, June 9, bephila Showtime (10:30 p.m. KANYE/PT, delayed on West Coast) kusukela Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y..

 

Martinez, known for his extensive career and impact inside the ring and now at the helm of Maravillabox Promotions, has worked with Fernandez since his pro debut at only 19 ubudala. Fernandez (12-0, 10 Kos), who is co-promoted by DiBella Entertainment and MaravillaBox Promotions, has remained undefeated and undeterred, climbing up the prospect ranks with five fights in 2015, another five in 2016 and now getting ready for his third fight this year.

 

In addition to June 9'S ShoBox being Fernandez’s third fight this year, it will also be his third time fighting on American soil as he opens the SHOWTIME telecast facing tough opposition in Juan Reyes (14-3-3, 2 Kos) for what could be an important fight in his development as he tries to turn from prospect to contender.

 

ikhadi, which takes place during the 2017 Hall of Fame Weekend where longtime ShoBox analysts Barry Tompkins and Steve Farhood will be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, features undefeated super lightweights Regis “Rougarou” Prograis (19-0, 16 Kos) and Joel Diaz Jr. (23-0, 19 Kos) 10-round umcimbi main. The co-feature will pit Steve Rolls (15-0, 9 Kos) against Demond Nicholson (17-1-1, 16 Kos) in an eight-round super middleweight bout.

 

Amathikithi for the event, co-promoted by DiBella Entertainment (DBE) and AASHA Record Breakers, kuthiwa ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $65 for ringside, $50, $40 futhi $30 (may be subject to additional fees) and are available at the Turning Stone Box Office, by calling 877-833-SHOW, or online at Ticketmaster.com. Doors lizovula at 7:00 p.m., ne iziqubu lokuqala ihlelelwe 7:30 p.m.

 

This week Martinez and his protégé, “JonFer,” spoke to SHOWTIME Sports about what the future might hold for the 130-pound prospect.

 

SERGIO “MARAVILLA” MARTINEZ:

How would you describe Jon Fernandez’s style?

“I believe that JonFer is a very well-rounded, complete fighter. He can take advantage of his great wingspan and reach but has no problem fighting in close distance. Ngaphezu kwalokho, he’s hitting really hard. I believe we’ll see him fighting with big names in the division soon.

 

“JonFer has a classic boxing style—a classic, orthodox style. He’s effective when he’s attacking as well as defending. He poses a vision and a combat insight that is truly amazing. Not only does he have speed and precision, but he also has potential in his fists. Kodwa, the best characteristic that JonFer possesses is his great professionalism in the sport and in his personal life.”

 

What would you say is different in Jon compared to other boxers in the division?

“His head, he is very mature for his age. In that sense, he reminds me of myself. He is very serious when he’s working and always looking to improve.

 

“He has a stupendous perception of the errors his rivals make. He knows how to read the battle and knows when and how to define a fight. I believe that the more fights and time go by, JonFer will establish himself at the top level alongside the top boxers in the world.”

 

As Jon develops, what plans do you have for him?

“To continue with the hard work like we have to this date. I respect every step in his career. I’d like for JonFer to continue training and preparing himself for what can be a bright and stupendous future.”

 

Who do you want him to fight – Jesus Cuellar, Orlando Salido, Gervonta Davis, Jose Pedraza, Carl Frampton?

“All of the names mentioned are already great champions. They are all owed their due respect and it would be an honor, not only for Jonfer but for Maravilabox to have the possibility of making fight with any of them.

 

“Jose Pedraza would be a great test. We’d really like to make that fight happen. JonFer has sparred with Frampton before his rematch with Santa Cruz and we know he was up to the challenge. Futhi of course, we would love to go for the world title against Gervonta Davis and think it would be a great fight. A clash of styles.”

What belts do you want him to go for first?

“First, we’d like him to set a good base. The best for us is to continue building his career step by step and for him to continue learning and adapting himself bit by bit to the top level. As we continue making fights happen, there will be more opportunities for international and world titles. The goal is to get JonFer to become a WBC champion, the most important entity.

 

“We would be really excited to be able to win the European championship, but we’re ready to fight anyone. All of the belts are important and provide experience.”

 

What would you see as the ideal next step for JonFer in the next few years?

“Ideally we want to keep him at a weight in which he feels the most comfortable. As fights and time go by, if he needs to go up in weight, he’d do so without a problem. It’s possible for him to end up fighting in superior divisions, but for now we are focused on 130 and I think he can still battle at this weight for several years.”

 

Can you name who you think are the top five active boxers today?

“I really like Errol Spence Jr., he has a great style that I feel is like mine was. Canelo [Alvarez] futhi [Gennady] Golovkin are two of my favorites as well, they’ll put on a great fight. Andre Ward, Jorge Linares… There is a lot of talent in the sport at the moment.

What memories of Steve Farhood and Barry Tompkins stand out to you?

“Yes, kunjalo, I have some great moments of my years in the United States and I remember Steve always in front of the SHOWTIME cameras. He is a great professional.

 

“He is one of the highest-regarded boxing writers in the world. He is a man with a young mentality who knows how to appreciate good boxing.

 

“Barry Tompkins is a prestigious commentator and what I remember the most about him is seeing him commentate on fights in the era of Tyson and J.C. Chavez. To be a commentator of that stature then, he had to be an excellent professional.”

 

What would you say is the best (and worst) part about being a promoter?

“To be a promoter is thrilling. I believe that taking the career of the boxers in your hands must be treated like it’s your own life. It’s a true adventure. I can’t find a negative thing to say about being a promoter.”

 

Do you miss being a boxer?

“To this day I can say that I do not have any desire to return to the ring. My last fights were torturous and I still have problems with my knee to the date as I try to go about my daily life. I continue to train an hour each day and continue to love boxing, but now I prefer watching the youngsters like Jon and help them with my experience.”

 

JON “JONFER” FERNANDEZ:

Can you tell us what it is like for you to work with someone like Sergio Martinez?

“It’s great, Sergio is always very attentive and a mirror to watch yourself in. Like an athlete, he was one of the greats, but as a person he is even better. Maravillabox Promotions is composed of thorough professionals and the way they treat me is excellent.”

 

How is your training going? Is your camp any different for this fight?

“I haven’t had too much time since my last fight, just about five weeks. It has been tough, but we were coming off of a much more difficult preparation in fighting for Spain’s world title. I think this will make for a great fight and the fans will have a lot of fun.”

 

What are your plans for the future? In your career, life, boxing, in the next five years…

“I just got married in April and it was a great experience, the happiest day of my life. I would love to have kids soon. As far as boxing goes, of course I’d like to be a world champion. But first I’d like to go for the European title. I’d like to fight against the best prospects in the division and continuing to make great fights. I will be a world champion one day, I know I can get there.”

Who would you say is your all-time favorite boxer?

“I can’t just say one, I have several. Sergio Martinez, kusobala. I also really like Terrance Crawford and Juan Manuel Marquez. Out of the boxing legends, I’ll stick to Alexis Arguello.”

 

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Tompkins will call the ShoBox action from ringside with Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. The executive producer is Hall with Rich Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

 

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SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION CARD ON 2017 HALL OF FAME WEEKEND UPGRADED TO TRIPLEHEADER

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Unbeaten Maravillabox Promotions’ Prospect Jon Fernandez To Face Juan Reyes; Live On SHOWTIME® From Turning Stone Resort Casino In Verona, N.Y..

2017 Hall of Fame Inductees Barry Tompkins and Steve Farhood To Be Joined By Fellow Hall of Famers Al Bernstein and Jimmy Lennon Jr.

I-NEW YORK (June 2, 2017) – SHOWTIME Ezemidlalo® has announced undefeated Maravillabox Promotions’ prospect Jon Fernandez will meet super featherweight Juan Reyes in an eight-round matchup in the opening bout of ShoBox: The New Generation Friday, June 9, bephila Showtime (10:30 p.m. KANYE/PT), kusukela Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y..

 

The addition of Sergio Martinez’s protégé, Jon “Jonfer” Fernandez, (12-0, 10 Kos), in a 130-pound scrap against Juan “Pochito” Reyes (14-3-3, 2 KO sika) upgrades the previously announced ShoBox to a tripleheader.

 

ikhadi, which takes place during the 2017 Hall of Fame Weekend where longtime ShoBox analysts Barry Tompkins and Steve Farhood will be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, features undefeated super lightweights Regis “Rougarou” Prograis (19-0, 16 Kos) and Joel Diaz Jr. (23-0, 19 Kos) 10-round umcimbi main. The winner will be thrust from talented prospect to legitimate contender. Both fighters have developed on the series—this will be Prograis’ fourth start and Diaz’s third.

 

In the co-feature, unbeaten Canadian super middleweight Steve Rolls (15-0, 9 Kos) makes his second start on ShoBoxwhen he faces the dangerous Demond Nicholson (17-1-1, 16 Kos) in an nesishiyagalombili round iziqubu.

 

Amathikithi for the event, co-promoted by DiBella Entertainment (DBE) and AASHA Record Breakers, kuthiwa ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $65 for ringside, $50, $40 futhi $30 (may be subject to additional fees) and are available at the Turning Stone Box Office, by calling 877-833-SHOW, or online at Ticketmaster.com. Doors lizovula at 6:30 p.m., ne iziqubu lokuqala ihlelelwe 7:30 p.m.

 

“This is another big opportunity for me to show everybody that I am one of the best super featherweights in the world,” said Fernandez, who will fight for just the third time in the United States. “The fight against Garza was an amazing experience and I was happy to give the audience in the U.S. such an exciting performance.

 

“In my last fight, I won the Spanish title, something that I am very proud to have achieved, now I will travel back to the U.S. to face anybody that my promoter puts in front of me. I am very confident in my skills and my team is doing great work with my career.”

 

“This is the opportunity I have been waiting for my entire career,” Said Reyes. “I make real wars out of my fights because that is my style and it works for me. Jon Fernandez will have his hands full because I am coming to win.”

 

“I want to thank to Lou DiBella and SHOWTIME for another great opportunity for Jon Fernández,” said Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez, promoter and former unified middleweight world champion. “Jonfer is a talented and hard-working young man that will archive great things. He’s destined for greatness.”

 

“With his potential and work ethic, I have no doubt he’ll be a world champion one day. I will take it a step further and say that he will become next pound-for-pound champion. He is ready to win this fight by knockout and call out the top names in his weight class.”

 

The 21-year old Fernandez is coming off of a second-round TKO victory versus previously unbeaten Ismael Garcia to seize the Spanish 130-pound title in his hometown of Bilbao, País Vasco, Spain, on April 21. In his last stateside appearance on Feb.10 kulo nyaka, Fernandez made his ShoBox debut with an impressive third-round knockout against formerly once-beaten Ernesto Garza in Miami, Okla.

 

Reyes is a 27-year-old from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, now training out of Bell Gardens, Calif. He will be making hisShoBox and New York debut—he has never fought outside of Southern California. Reyes’ last two fights resulted in unanimous decision wins as he beat Miguel Angel Mendoza on March 3 of this year and Cesar Villarraga in October 2016.

 

Fellow Hall of Famers Al Bernstein and Jimmy Lennon Jr. will join Farhood and Tompkins on-air during the special Hall of Fame edition of the prospect oriented series. Lennon Jr. returns to Canasota for the posthumous induction of his father, world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Sr.

Tompkins will call the ShoBox action from ringside with Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Rich Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

 

Tompkins and Farhood will be inducted in the “Observer” category ngesonto as part of a 2017 ikilasi liphethwe izihlabani zesibhakela u-Evander Holyfield, UMarco Antonio Barrera noJohnny Tapia.

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SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION CELEBRATES 2017 HALL OF FAME WEEKEND WITH SPECIAL DOUBLEHEADER FROM TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO IN VERONA, N.Y..

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Unbeatens Regis Prograis and Joel Diaz Jr., Collide In Main Event On Friday, June 9 Live On SHOWTIME® at 10:30 p.m. ET / PT

2017 Hall of Fame Inductees Barry Tompkins and Steve Farhood To Be Joined By Fellow Hall of Famers Al Bernstein & UJimmy Lennon Jr.

I-NEW YORK (May 23, 2017) - ShoBox: The New Generation will celebrate the 2017 Hall of Fame weekend with a special doubleheader on Friday, June 9 bephila Showtime (10:30 p.m. KANYE/PT) from Turning Stone Resort Casino, just minutes from the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, N.Y..

 

Longtime ShoBox analysts Barry Tompkins and Steve Farhood will call the actionngolwesihlanu before their induction in the “Observer” category ngesonto as part of a 2017 ikilasi liphethwe izihlabani zesibhakela u-Evander Holyfield, UMarco Antonio Barrera noJohnny Tapia.

 

Fellow Hall of Famers Al Bernstein and Jimmy Lennon Jr. will join Farhood and Tompkins on-air during the special Hall of Fame edition of the prospect oriented series. Lennon Jr. returns to Canasota for the posthumous induction of his father, world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon, Sr.

 

In the 10-round umcimbi main, undefeated super lightweights Regis “Rougarou” Prograis (19-0, 16 Kos) and Joel Diaz Jr. (23-0, 19 Kos) will meet in a quintessential ShoBox matchup that could thrust the winner from prospect to legitimate title contender. Viewers have seen both fighters develop on the series – this will be Prograis’ fourth start and Diaz’ third on ShoBox.

 

In the co-feature, unbeaten Canadian super middleweight Steve Rolls (15-0, 9 Kos) makes his second start on ShoBox when he faces the dangerous Demond Nicholson (17-1-1, 16 Kos) in an nesishiyagalombili round match.

 

“I think I can speak on behalf of all of us here at SHOWTIME about how happy and proud we are to see both Steve and Barry’s careers validated with their induction into the Boxing Hall of Fame,” said Gordon Hall, ShoBox Executive Producer and SVP Production, Showtime Sports. “And when you add four fighters with only one loss between them in a quintessentialShoBox ikhadi, it just doesn’t get much better than that.”

 

Tompkins and Farhood are the one-two punch behind ShoBox: The NewGeneration. Tompkins calls the blow-by-blow and Farhood offers his wealth of boxing knowledge and expert analysis. The series announce team also includes former world champion Raul Marquez, who also serves as expert analyst.

 

This will be the fifth ShoBox visit to Turning Stone Resort Casino, which hosted its first ShoBox telecast during the 2013 Hall of Fame weekend.

 

Amathikithi for the event, co-promoted by DiBella Entertainment (DBE) and AASHA Record Breakers, kuthiwa ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $65 for ringside, $50, $40 futhi $30 (may be subject to additional fees) and are available at the Turning Stone Box Office, by calling 877-833-SHOW, or online at Ticketmaster.com. Doors lizovula at 6:30 p.m., ne iziqubu lokuqala ihlelelwe 7:30 p.m.

REGIS PROGRAIS VS. JOEL DIAZ JR. – SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT – 10 Emahlandla

Ranked No. 4 by the WBC, the 28-year-old Prograis has scored knockouts in 12 of wakhe wokugcina 13 ukulwa. Originally from New Orleans but currently fighting out of Main Street Gym in Houston, the 5-foot-9 Prograis is an aggressive-minded southpaw with stunning accuracy on his power shots.

 

Prograis has beaten two previously undefeated fighters on ShoBox – an eight round stoppage of Abel Ramos and an eight-round decision over Amos Cowart – in addition to his most recent performance, a first round KO of veteran Aaron Herrera. The former amateur standout is coming off a first round knockout of Wilfrido Buelvas on Feb. 11.

 

“It’s ‘Rougarou Time’,"Kusho Prograis, whose nickname originates in Louisiana folklore and is defined as a werewolf-like creature. “This is a crossroads fight for me. I am ranked No. 4 by the WBC and fifth by The Ring at 140 amakhilogremu. I have worked hard to get here, and I am on a hunt for the title belts.

 

“Diaz is standing in the way of my ultimate objective and I know that I must defeat him to get where I want to be. He needs to get past me to move onto the next level himself, so I am sure he is equally motivated. That is what makes for great fights.”

 

Joel Diaz Jr., of Palmdale, Calif., will return to ShoBox for the third time. He debuted on the SHOWTIME series in just his sixth pro bout, stopping unbeaten prospect Guy Robb in seven rounds in 2012. Diaz Jr. returned to headline aShoBox event on May 16, 2014, dominating Canadian Tyler Asselstine over 10 rounds en route to a unanimous decision.

 

The 25-year-old won all of his starts by stoppage in 2016.

 

“I am honored to be back on SHOWTIME and am thankful to my promoters DiBella Entertainment and Jean Pascal Promotions for the opportunity,” said Diaz Jr. "OnJune 9, I will be more than ready to hand Regis Prograis his first defeat. ShoBoxfans are in for a treat as this will be a thriller while it lasts. Lapho intuthu ehlanza, I know that I will be the one left standing.”

 

STEVE ROLLS VS. DEMOND NICHOLSON – SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT – 8 Emahlandla

Steve Rolls, of Toronto, Canada, earned his biggest victory in his ShoBox debut in December 2015, stopping then undefeated prospect and amateur standout Steed Woodall inside four rounds. He has since earned two impressive knockout wins in 2016.

 

Rolls had a successful amateur career, competing on both the 2009 futhi 2010 Canadian National boxing teams and finishing with an 83-14 record overall. In 2009, he went to the International Boxing Association (Aiba) Men Boxing Championship e Milan, Italy, where he lost in the Round of 16 to 2008 Olympic bronze medalist Vijender Singh.

 

“It feels great to be back on ShoBox and I’m looking forward to putting on another spectacular performance,” Rolls said. “I know that Nicholson can fight and I expect him to come prepared. Training camp has been going very well and on June 9, I will be more than ready.”

 

Demond “D’Bestatit” Nicholson is a super middleweight from Laurel, Md. with devastating power, scoring all but one of his wins by knockout, okubala 10 e emzuliswaneni wokuqala. The 24-year-old has won seven fights with one draw since his only defeat in 2014.

 

Nicholson, who owns an impressive victory over former world title challenger Milton Nunez, is coming off of a questionable draw against Immanuwel Aleem –who recently stopped Ievgen Khytrov in a back-and-forth brawl that aired on SHOWTIME. Njengoba i amateur, Nicholson accumulated a record of 110-15, before turning pro in July 2013.

 

“My time is now,” said Nicholson. “Any time that I am able to showcase my talent in front of a national audience means a lot. I am very humbled and thankful to be a part of this card. I’ve had great sparring, making adjustments every session. I saw Rolls’ fight against Steed Woodall – I think he has a lot to learn, and I will teach him a lesson. I look forward to victory and continuing to move up the world rankings.”

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Tompkins will call the ShoBox action from ringside with Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. The executive producer is Hall with Rich Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

 

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Mayelana ShoBox: The New Generation

Kusukela yaqala ukuba khona ngo July 2001, the akukhuthazwa bajule Showtime boxing series,ShoBox: The New Generation uye waba talent young abafanelana ezinzima. TheShoBox ifilosofi iwukuba televise okuthakazelisayo, isixuku ejabulisa nokufana yokuncintisana kuyilapho sihlinzeka kuyindlela yokunquma for amathemba uzimisele sizimisele ukulwa for isihloko emhlabeni. Ezinye uhlu elandayo 67 fighters abaye bavele on ShoBox sezihambile ukuletha izihloko emhlabeni kuhlanganisa: Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Omar Figueroa, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams and more.