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EIGHT FIGHTERS WITH A COMBINED RECORD OF 116-2-4 HIGHLIGHT SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATIONQUADRUPLEHEADER FRIDAY, April 15, AT TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO, Verona, N.Y..

Unbeaten Bantamweights Nikolay Potapov and Stephon Young
Meet in Main Event; In Co-Feature, Undefeated Lightweight Eudy Bernardo Faces Mason Menard; Alexey Zubov Risks Perfect Record
Against Constantin Bejenaru, Devastating
Bakhtiyar Eyubov Takes On Sam Teah

 

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NEW YORK (Maret 16, 2016) –Eight talented up-and-coming boxers with a combined record of 116-2-4, 71 KOs will compete on a compelling ShoBox: Ing New Generation quadrupleheader ing Ana, April 15, manggon ing BANDILA (10 P.M. Lan/PT, telat ing West Coast) saka Nguripake Stone Resort kasino di Verona, N.Y..

 

In a clash of unbeaten bantamweights in the main event, undefeated world-ranked Nikolay Potapov (14-0, 6 KOs), of Podolsk, Rusia, pasuryan Stephon Young (14-0-2, 6 KOs), St. Louis, Miss. ing 10-babak bab. Eudy Bernardo (21-0, 15 KOs) of the Dominican Republic faces Mason “Rock Hard Mighty” Menard (30-1-0, 22 KOs), of Rayne, Ing., in an eight/10-round battle of hard-hitting lightweights in the co-feature.

 

Promising Russian cruiserweight Alexey Zubov (10-0, 6 KOs) measures against Constantin Bejenaru (10-0, 4 KOs, WSB: 0-1-1) of Mandilesti, Moldova, in one of the eight-round bouts.

 

The two ShoBox returnees will box in the eight-round telecast opener when Kazakhstan’s devastating junior welterweight Bakhtiyar “Bakha Bullet” Eyubov (10-0, 10 KOs), Brooklyn, N.Y., takes on Liberia-born Samuel Seah (7-1-1, 2 KOs), Philadelphia, Pa.

Six of the fighters, all seeking to establish their credibility and make a name for themselves, are newcomers to the network and will be making their ShoBox debuts on a four-fight telecast that has a distinct international flavor (two Americans, two Russians, one Romanian, one from Kazakhstan, one Dominican and one from Liberia).

Tickets for the event presented by Salita Promotions in association with AASHA Record Breakers are currently on sale and can be purchased at the Turning Stone Resort Casino Box Office, by calling 877.833.SHOW, or online at Ticketmaster.com. Tiket sing diregani ing $60 kanggo kursi Ringside, $35 lan $25.

The fast-rising Potapov, of Potolsk, Rusia, is ranked 10th ing IBF. Extremely rare for a fighter at this point in his career, he’s already gone 10 rounds five times and 12 rounds once against good opposition. This is his second start in the United States since signing with Salita Promotions in June 2015. The 5-foot-4, 26-year-old is coming off a shutout 10-round decision over Pedro Melo pungkasan Oct. 29 ing Brooklyn.

 

An outstanding amateur with international success, Potapov had around 200 fights before he turned pro in March 2010. Panjenenganipun tindak 13-0 as a pro in Russia. In his outing before last – and last in his homelandhe produced perhaps a career-best performance while winning a unanimous 12-round decision over then-IBF No. 10-ditingkat Jasoin Canoy, on Nov. 8, 2015.

“I’ve been training very hard to make my ShoBox debut a spectacular one,’’ Potapov said. “This will be my second fight in New York against a very skilled boxer in Stephon Young, who is undefeated like me. I look forward to a great competitive fight and I’m putting in my work to come out on top.’’

 

Young is a talented, lightning-fast-handed southpaw who’s done more than enough to deserve his standing as a rising star in the Midwest. He’s making his 2016 and 10-round debut.

 

Like Potapov, Young was a top-notch amateur. He compiled a record of 86-13 while representing the United States in many tournaments. In theU.S. Olympic Trials in 2011, he lost to the No. 1-rated amateur,Rau'shee Warren.

 

His pedigree solid and after years of having “celebrated amateur” permanently affixed to his name, Young turned pro in August 2011.The 5-foot-5, 27-year-old has gone eight rounds once and six rounds on four occasions. He’s coming off a third-round TKO over Terrance Roypungkasan Sep. 8 and by far his toughest task, Young boxed unbeaten Antonio Nieves to an eight-round draw on June 20, 2015.

 

Young hasn’t fought near the caliber of fighters as Potapov but he’s excited and optimistic about April 15. “This is a great opportunity for me, going up against another undefeated fighter in front of the world onShoBox,’’ Young said. “You can’t pass up an opportunity like that. Latihan arep gedhe. I’m training with some of the top notch fighters in the world like Juan Carlos Payano, Claudio Marrero lan Yenifel Vicente.

“I know little about my opponent, but what I know makes me feel like we are the perfect match. We both have good records and we are both good fighters, but once I bring my A game, he’d be helpless. I will be watching all my P’s and Q’s. Once you get me in that zone I have no doubt I will win.’’

Bernardo, a 29-year-old with a million-dollar smile – and a punch to matchhas registered knockouts in nine of his last 10 gelut. In Menard, he’s facing unquestionably the most seasoned foe of his career. This is Bernardo’s fourth U.S. start and second in a row. He’s coming off a clinically ruthless second-round demolition of Ben Odametey pungkasan Jan. 6 ing Detroit, kula.

 

Born and raised in Santo Domingo, Republik Dominika, Bernardo had an extensive amateur career (128 gelut) before turning pro in October 2009. He captured the Dominican Republic Lightweight Title in his fourth start. Tall for his division at 5-foot-10½, Bernardo is aggressive, technically sound and possesses two-fisted power.

“With him being 30-1, beating Mason Menard will take me to the next level, exactly where I want to go,’’ said Bernardo, who trains in Houston with former world champion Frank Tate. “I’m excited about this fight onShoBox because it’s a good opportunity for America to get to know me. Latihan arep banget uga. Every day I am learning. My diet is terrific. My whole team is with me, pushing me to get better.’’

Menard, former Louisiana State and UBO All-Americas Lightweight Champion, is a pressure and hard-punching fighter who’s won 28 in a row.

He has fought all but one of his fights in Louisiana and this will be his second start ing 21 sasi. In his most recent effort, kang mandegake Jesus Lule-Raya in the first round on Aug. 8, 2015.

 

While inactivity could pose a problem, Menard is primed for Bernardo. Nobody, kang ngandika, is going to deter him from his aspirations of making it to the top.

 

“It’s blessing to me to be able to fight and showcase my talent on SHOWTIME,’’ said Menard, who has weighed at or around 135 pounds throughout a pro career that began in October 2007. “It’s been a part of a dream of mine to do so and to one day fight for a major world title. OnApril 15, Bernardo stands between me and my dreams. It’s all or nothing. It’s rise or lay down. April 15 is the day I’ll be able to be known as a real legit fighter. I WILL NOT let this guy stop me from accomplishing any of those things. Quote me, I will give it my all, I will rise, I will be known and I will be world champion.’’

 

Zubov, a sensational former international amateur standout and seven-time cruiserweight tournament champion in Russia and Europe, turned pro in April 2014. His first five fights were in the U.S. – four in California and one in Brooklyn. He won all but one inside the distance.

 

The 6-foot-1½-inch 30-year-old will be making his 2016 debut after fighting four times in 2015 lan kaping enem ing 2014. Zubov’s last five fights were in Russia; he is coming off a first-round TKO over Rihards Bigispungkasan Jan. 29.

Zubov was born and raised in Magnitogorsk, a city which isn’t exactly a fistic hotbed. Getting into boxing was hardly common for his corner of the world. He didn’t grow up in a nasty neighborhood or fighting in the streets. Ing kasunyatan, he has a profound mathematical background, having attended a special school that concentrated on physics and mathematics. But while his first sport was hockey, he took to boxing.

Regarding his upcoming skirmish, Zubov said, “I spent several weeks training at the Kronk Boxing Gym with Javan ‘Sugar’ Hill in Detroit for my ShoBox debut. I learn every day in the gym and look forward to putting my knowledge to use April 15 ing ShoBox. I want to follow in the footsteps of all the great Kronk fighters.’’

Bejenaru a Moldovan-born fighting out of Catskill, N.Y., wis nggawe kang 2016 debut. Since moving to the U.S., the 5-foot-10, 31-year-old southpaw is 10-0 karo 1 No Contest dating to September 2012. Ing outing kang pungkasan, he won a unanimous eight-round decision over Joel Shojgreen on Nov. 14, 2015.

“I know Zubov is a good fighter. I am training very hard and have been waiting for an opportunity like this so people can see just what I can do,’’ said Bejenaru, who was born in a Moldovia, a small land-locked country in Eastern Europe. “I am ready to go and very excited about this fight.’’

 

Minangka amatir, Bejenaru won a bronze medal at the 2006 European Amateur Boxing Championships, multiple medals at the European Union Amateur Boxing Championships and the Gold Medal at the 2010 World Combat Games.

 

Yeyubov, 29, of Astana, Kazahstan, has fought a total of 16 rounds in his 10 fights since going pro in February 2012. A one-main offensive juggernaut, he’s scored six first-round knockouts, two second-round knockouts and two third-round knockouts. This will be his ninth fight in the U.S.

 

Kang ShoBox debut in his last start this past Jan. 22, Eyubov droppedJared Robinson, three times en route to a third-round TKO (0:56).

 

“I’m honored to be back on ShoBox,’’ said the 5-foot-6 Eyubov who’s promoted by Salita Promotions. “I went back home to Kazakhstan after my last fight and came back with more inspiration and motivation to be the best fighter in the world. I am training very hard every day in New York City and look forward to putting on a show April 15. My gratitude toShoBox for giving a young upcoming fighter like me the opportunity to showcase his skills against the best possible opponents on national TV in the U.S. It’s just amazing.’’

Eyubov got into boxing the hard way. “I used to live in a very bad neighborhood and would constantly get into street fights. I’m not a big guy so I started boxing to learn to defend myself,'' Ngandika. “I had over 150 gelut amatir. I won about 125-130, most were by knockout. I beat Olympic champions and international champions, but I was not allowed to travel. It might have been because of where I come from – they didn’t have political connections. They’d tell me, ‘Win by knockout, or you’re not going to win.’ I had to fight heavier guys sometimes. But I was so rough and hit so hard, I’d ruin some of their best fighters at my weight.’’

 

Ya, a 5-7, 28-taun-lawas, menang kang ShoBox and eight-round debut lastJan. 6 with an upset, unanimous decision over previously undefeatedO'Shanique Foster. Teah outpointed Foster, who would go on to win his ensuring start on ShoBox.

 

“It’s a privilege and honor to be facing Eyubov on SHOWTIME,’’ said Teah, who’s coming off an eight-round draw against Demond Brock pungkasan Jan. 22. “I don’t know much about him. I know he’s from Kazakhstan with a perfect record. He fought last time I fought on the same card, but I didn’t get to see him and he didn’t get to see me. Now we get to fight each other. When I got the call I was in the gym already, just not in a fight mindset. Now it’s just matter of turning up the intensity and getting ready for an aggressive opponent and getting my fight mindset going.’’

 

Ya, who was born in Liberia, fled with his family to Ghana, where his father’s from, to escape the civil war when Sam was a youngster. The family’s been in the U.S. since he was 10.

 

Barry Tompkins bakal nelpon ShoBox ajeg saka Ringside karo Steve Farhood lan mantan juara donya Raul Marquez porsi minangka Analysts pakar. Produser eksekutif punika Gordon Hall karo Sugih Gaughanprodhuksi lan Rick Phillips Direkting.

Siji-Punch KO kanggo Louisiana Lightweight Prospect 'Hard Rock Kuwoso’ Mason Menard

Perang pisanan Sangisore GCP Banner Gel a Sukses Smashing!
Suwene ana, Agustus 8, contender entheng “Hard Rock Kuwoso” Mason Menard (30-1, 22 KO kang) anggawe debut berjuwang wonten ing Greg Cohen Promotions banner siji paweling dening nuthuk metu Veteran Gusti Yésus Lule karo siji punch ing babak pisanan.
Onomatopia kanggo pisanan ing liwat taun, ing acara co-utama acara kanthi irah-irahan “Panas Slugfest II” ing Evangeline Downs kasino ing negara ngarep kang Opelousas, Louisiana, Menard kejiret Florida kang Lule karo pancing kiwa ageng lan sing ana.
Ing stoppage nyengsemaken kamenangan consecutive 28th Menard kang.
Kembang, sing wis perang kanggo babak karo 7-0 Antonio Dubose ing perang sadurungé, ana ora match kanggo skills-kelas donya Menard. “Mason ana disualekno amba kanggo kita lanbengi iki panjenengané berjuang kaya iku,” ngandika promoter Greg Cohen. “Wong iku wis onomatopia biasane cedhak ngarep nanging bengi iki iku sepisan maneh nyoto sing kang bakat ing tingkat donya. Aku seneng menèh ing dering lan nulis biji kamenangan nyengsemaken lan bakal looking kanggo mindhah wong munggah andha entheng ing jangkah anteng.”
The event was a complete sell-out for promoter Chad Broussard and his Boxncar Promotions.
“Chad Broussard iku sawijining kesenengan Absolute bisa karo,” terus Cohen. “Panjenenganipun sijine acara bebarengan lan iku saestu show-kelas donya. We look nerusake kanggo nggarap wong maneh.”
About Greg Cohen Promosi
Salah klambi boxing kang premier promosi, Greg Cohen Promosi (GCP) iku jeneng uga-di ajeni kanggo pementasan donya kelas acara tinju profesional lan mromosiaken pejuang profesional elit ing saindhenging donya.
Pangadeg lan CEO Greg Cohen wis melu karo tinju profesional ing macem-macem kapasitas wiwit 1980-an pungkasan, Honing pakaryan lan namanipun minangka pengusaha boxing internasional kadhawuhan nindakaké putusané.
Bentenaken dening kemampuan kanggo Titik lan berkembang talent mentahan, Cohen digawe kepala berita kanggo panuntun dhumateng pakar kang, ing antarane wong akeh, mantan WBA Junior Men Champion Austin “No Doubt” Trout, sing Cohen mbantu pandhuan dingerteni prospek New Mexico kanggo elit tingkat bintang pituwas-per-view.
Saliyane Trout, Greg Cohen Promosi wis makarya karo jeneng diadegaké kayata mantan juara ndadekake lan loro-wektu abot Hasim “The Rock” Rahman (50-8-2, 41 KOs); lan macem-macem-bobot juara donya kelas kabeh-wektu gedhe James “Lights Out” Toney (74-7-3, 45 KOs).
-Dirating donya contenders saiki ing GCP daptar tugas kalebu Arash Usmanee, universal dikenali minangka ndhuwur-10 super bulu; mantan WBA International Men Champion lan dirating donya Men contender Jarrod Fletcher; top-dirating bulu Joel Brunker; cruiserweight Lateef Kayode; Canadian tumindak entheng lan TV pahlawan Tony Luis, lan WBA lan limang wektu-Irish National Amateur Champion, Dennis Hogan; lan Rising sensation Welterweight Cecil McCalla.

Greg Cohen Promosi wis tuan rumah acara kelas donya tinju ing acara finest ing saindhenging Amerika Serikat lan donya lan uga wis bangga kasedhiya bakat lan / utawa isi kanggo sawetara jaringan televisi kalebu HBO, Showtime, ESPN, NBC Olahraga Network, CBS Sports Network, MSG lan Fox Olahraga Net.

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GCP pratandha Louisiana Lightweight Mason Menard menyang Contract Gel

Greg Cohen Promotions bangga mbewarakke tondo asto saka entheng “Hard Rock Kuwoso” Mason Menard kanggo kontrak promosi.

Menard (29-1, 21 KOs) saka Rayne, Louisiana, miwiti tinju ing umur wolung lan wis 82 gelut amatir. Panjenenganipun njupuk Medal Perunggu ing 2007 U.S. Nasional lan partisipasi ing 2008 Trials Olympic ing 132 pounds sadurunge ngowahi profesional ing 2007.

Ing rangking mbayar, Menard wis dijupuk Louisiana State Lightweight Title, Kabeh Amérika UBO Lightweight Title, lan Title UBO World Lightweight.

“Aku pracaya aku bakal bisa nampa kesempatan amba amarga GCP ora televisi gelut lan sing persis apa perlu, kanggo wong kanggo njaluk kula katon negoro / dunya,” ngandika Menard seneng bab menehi hasil. “Aku banget bathi wis mlebu karo GCP, iku bakal menehi kula stopkontak aku kudu katon, dadi bintang boxing. Iku kabeh ing wektu Allah!”

Cohen, sing uga Ngalahake punching gedhong Ismael Barroso, Buzz Australia weruh Josh King, Ghana kang suwé Rafael Mensah lan sensasi Canadian Tony Luis, ngandika Menard bakal nggawe Kajaba iku olèh stabil kang lightweights-kelas donya.

“Aku apa aku weruh ing Mason Menard,” ngandika Cohen. “Aku looking nerusake kanggo nggarap wong Manager kang, Chad Broussard. Supaya adoh ing karir, Mason wis gelut sensational ing negara kang ngarep. Kita arep kanggo introduce wong kanggo digarap liyane saka donya lan bantuan marang dadi juara donya.”

Perang kawitan Menard kang wonten ing banner GCP bakal announced sakcepete.

About Greg Cohen Promosi

 

Salah klambi boxing kang premier promosi, Greg Cohen Promosi (GCP) iku jeneng uga-di ajeni kanggo pementasan donya kelas acara tinju profesional lan mromosiaken pejuang profesional elit ing saindhenging donya.

 

Pangadeg lan CEO Greg Cohen wis melu karo tinju profesional ing macem-macem kapasitas wiwit 1980-an pungkasan, Honing pakaryan lan namanipun minangka pengusaha boxing internasional kadhawuhan nindakaké putusané.

 

Bentenaken dening kemampuan kanggo Titik lan berkembang talent mentahan, Cohen digawe kepala berita kanggo panuntun dhumateng pakar kang, ing antarane wong akeh, mantan WBA Junior Men Champion Austin “No Doubt” Trout, sing Cohen mbantu pandhuan dingerteni prospek New Mexico kanggo elit tingkat bintang pituwas-per-view.

 

Saliyane Trout, Greg Cohen Promosi wis makarya karo jeneng diadegaké kayata mantan juara ndadekake lan loro-wektu abot Hasim “The Rock” Rahman (50-8-2, 41 KOs); lan macem-macem-bobot juara donya kelas kabeh-wektu gedhe James “Lights Out” Toney (74-7-3, 45 KOs).

 

-Dirating donya contenders saiki ing GCP daptar tugas kalebu Arash Usmanee, universal dikenali minangka ndhuwur-10 super bulu; mantan WBA International Men Champion lan dirating donya Men contender Jarrod Fletcher; top-dirating bulu Joel Brunker; cruiserweight Lateef Kayode; Canadian tumindak entheng lan TV pahlawan Tony Luis, lan WBA lan limang wektu-Irish National Amateur Champion, Dennis Hogan; lan Rising sensation Welterweight Cecil McCalla.

 

Greg Cohen Promosi wis tuan rumah acara kelas donya tinju ing acara finest ing saindhenging Amerika Serikat lan donya lan uga wis bangga kasedhiya bakat lan / utawa isi kanggo sawetara jaringan televisi kalebu HBO, Showtime, ESPN, NBC Olahraga Network, CBS Sports Network, MSG lan Fox Olahraga Net.

Kanggo informasi luwih lengkap, riko gcpboxing.com. Find us on Facebook ingwww.facebook.com/GCPBoxing. Twites: GCPBoxing.