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Ang mga Production sa Don King nagpahibalo sa Oktubre 4 nga showdown tali sa WBA No. 1 Contender Michael Hunter & Kalibutan nga Kubtrat Pulev

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MIAMI, Fla. (August 13, 2025)-Ang labing bantog nga boksing sa kalibutan ang nag-agayDon King nagpahibalo sa usa ka bag-ong petsa ug lokasyon alang sa WBA Heavyweight World Championship nga adunay kasamtangang kampiyonKubrat "Ang Cobra" Pulev sa pag-atubang sa dili. 1-Nag-ranggo sa WBA ContenderMichael "Bounty" Hunter.

Ang kulbahinam nga gabii sa mga away nga mahitaboOktubre 4sa Miami'sSiya-aala frontton casino, Gipahibalo sa King, Bisan pa sa mga hulga sa usa ka demanda sa Epic Sports ug Kalingawan nga mga representante nga giingon sa Kingpadayon nga mikaylap ang mga bakak nga wala magamit ang mangangayam alang sa kini nga away.

Hari, Kinsa sa tingpamulak ang nagdaog sa $1.1 milyon nga pitaka nga bid sa WBA aron mapadayon ang away sa sinugdanan nga gieskedyul sa August 23rd, giingon nga siya adunay gihapon usa ka nagbugkos nga tulo ka tuig nga kontrata nga adunay mangangayam nga gipirmahan kaniadtong Pebrero sa 2024 ug dayon nagdaog sa duha ka sunud-sunod nga pag-apelar sa WBA pinaagi sa epiko nga sports ug kalingawan aron mapugngan ang away.

"Ang mga hulga sa mga kaso nga nagpadayon batok sa WBA pinaagi sa epiko nga sports ug kalingawan,"Si King miingon sa usa ka pahayag. "Kini tanan nga korapsyon, limbong, pagsuborno, Ang mga rigged nga mga laraw ug baliko nga mga scam sa Epic Sports nga nagpadani sa WBA alang sa pag-usab sa WBA Purse Bid, Alang sa Pulev vs Hunter, nga nidaog sa DKP. Karon, Ang EPIC Sports naningkamot sa pag-usab ug pagwagtang sa away. Kini nga mga panganod sa kahanginan nga adunay bakak ug paglimbong sa kamatuoran, peke ug bakak nga balita. "

Nagpadayon ang King: "Ang WBA nga halangdon nga nagtindog alang sa ilang mga lagda ug mga regulasyon ug gideklarar nga bug-os nga purse bid ug lehitimo, ingon nga gihimo, Unya ang Epic Sports ug WBA Champion Kubat Pular nga si Pularv mihimo usa ka pag-apelar sa pagbag-o sa mga lagda ug regulasyon sa WBA nga gihimakak sa kampeon, unya ang epiko nga sports usab ang mga kontrata sa pitaka sa pitaka sama nga sila nakadaog sa pitaka nga bid, ug gipangutana ang WBA nga dili matinuoron ug ilegal nga naghatag sa ilang pag-apelar. "

Giingon ni King Karon nga ang WBA naghimo sa desisyon nga ipadayon ang desisyon sa pitaka bahin sa Kumprat Pulev, nga, Sa pagtugot sa WBA, Gipahibalo niya ang Oktubre 4th Petsa ug lokasyon sa Miami alang niining matahum nga bug-at nga kampeonato sa kampiyon sa kampiyon sa kampeonato nga himuon.

"Bisan pa, Si John Wirt wala mohunong sa pagsulay sa pagpugong sa away, para sa dili. 1 Contender Michael Hunter, dili makig-away. Karon ang Epic Sports John Wirts ug Ivaylo Gotzeev nagsumite sa usa ka demanda sa mga arbitrasyon batok sa mga desisyon sa WBA ug patas nga dula kontra sa ilang sentro sa sports ug kalingawan.

"Bisan pa, Dili maghulat ang DKP sa kana nga desisyon. Ang DKP mobarug ug magsuporta sa kadungganan ug kredibilidad sa Wba sa ilang desisyon alang sa patas nga pagdula ug hustisya bahin sa WBA Purse Bid Sitwasyon. Ang pagkakasaligan sa WBA gipahimutang. "

Giingon sa hari sa Oktubre 4 Ang kard adunay usab mga Fighters sa DKPBlair "ang flair" cobbs, Adrien "Ang Suliran" nga Broner ug kanhi WBC Cruiserweight World ChampionNoel Mikaelian.

Katapusang katapusan sa semana, Gipagawas sa DKP ang usa ka hunong-andista nga order sa mga paghawid sa grupo sa Sela ug TKO, Inc., Human kini gikataho nga adunay away sa mga buhat nga makuspot sa Hunter batok sa Jarrell Miller kaniadtong Septyembre 11th Atol sa Mega-Fight Week nga adunay Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford sa Las Vegas.

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WBA No. 2 Heayweight Contender Michael “Ang Bounty” Andam na ang mangangayam sa Champion Kubar Puleb

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MIAMI, Fla. (Hulyo 17, 2025)- Wba heavyweight contender michael "Ang Bounty" Hunter andam nga ipakita sa kalibutan nga siya nagpasabut sa negosyo sa Heavyweight Division. Gipaabut ni Hunter ang iyang away kauban ang WBA Heavyweight World Champion Kubar "ang Cobra" Pulev.

Ang labing kadako nga promoter sa kalibutan, Don King, kinsa midaog sa $1.1 Milyon nga pitaka nga bid sa WBA ug promoter ni Hunter, nagpahayag nga kini tanan nga mga sistema "moadto" alang sa titulo nga away.

Samtang ang mga representante sa epiko nga sports ug kalingawan, nga nagpakaulaw sa WBA sa pitaka nga bid, Padayon sa pagkaylap sa kabakakan nga wala magamit ang mangangayam alang sa kini nga away ... kini nga away ang mahitabo alang sa WBA Heavyweight Championship.

"Kahapon nga si Don King King ug Noel Mikaelian Suba sa Jake, ug karon, Ang Dakong Michael Hunter ug Don King naa sa proseso sa pagsamad sa epiko nga sports ug kalingawan ug pagdala boxing balik sa mga tawo,"Miingon si Hari. "Salamat, Michael; Tinuod ka nga usa ka buotan nga mangangayam nga mangangayam.

"Si Michael Hunter ug ako dili mabulag. Nalipay siya nga naa sa United Kingdom alang sa Fight karong semanaha, ug magpadayon siya sa pagbansay ug pag-andam sa pagtuktok sa Purev. Nagtrabaho siya pag-ayo sa pag-andam alang sa hinungdanon nga away sa iyang karera, ug nagpaabut siya kung unsa ang sunod usab. "Andam siya nga pamatud-an sa kalibutan nga siya ang tinuod nga bug-at nga stampigal. Himoon naton kini. "

Ang Habagatang Hunter Hunter sa Southern California (24-1-2, 17 KOs) midaog sa bakanteng wba Gold Heavyweight titulo sa Hunyo, pagkuha sa Cassius Chaney sa usa ka 12-round Unanimous nga desisyon sa Seminole Hard Rock Hotel ug Casino sa Hollywood, Fla. Sa iyang katapusang away kaniadtong Disyembre, Ang Hunter nakarehistro sa ikalima nga hugna nga TKO sa Christian Larrondo Garcia sa Mexico. Ang Setback sa Karera sa Hunter ra ang nakabalik sa 2017 Kung nawala siya usa ka unanimous 12-hugna nga desisyon sa karon nga Oleksandr USYK, Kinsa sa Disyembre ang gibunalan sa Tyson Fury aron mahimong ikatulo nga boksingero nga mahimong usa ka dili maayo nga World Champion sa duha nga gibug-aton nga mga dibisyon sa "Upat ka Belt Era."

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Hall of Fame Boxing Promoter Don King Wins $1.1 Million Purse Bid To Promote WBA Regular Heavyweight World Champion Kubrat Pulev Facing No. 2 Contender Michael Hunter On August 23

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Hall of Fame Boxing Promoter Don King Wins $1.1 Million Purse Bid To Promote WBA Regular Heavyweight World Champion Kubrat Pulev Facing No. 2 Contender Michael Hunter On August 23

MIAMI (Mayo 28, 2025)-Hall of Fame Boxing PromoterDon King has won a $1.1 million purse bid from the WBA for the right to promote a world title fight featuring current WBA (Regular) Heavyweight World ChampionKubrat "Ang Cobra" Pulevfacing WBA No. 2 contenderMichael "Bounty" Hunter sa Sabado, August 23 at a site to be determined.

It will be a true week of celebration during Fight Week as King will be celebrating his 94th birthday on August 20. King said the location for the fight will be determined at a later date with Florida, Las Vegas, Ohio and Pennsylvania among the potential sites.

Fighting in his hometown of Sofia, Bulgaria, the crowd-favorite 44-year-old Pulev (32-3, 14 KOs) won the WBA (Regular) World Championship with his 12-round unanimous decision win over Mahmoud Charr last December.

Ang Habagatang Hunter Hunter sa Southern California (24-1-2, 17 KOs) won the vacant WBA Gold Heavyweight Title in June taking out Cassius Chaney in a 12-round unanimous decision at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Sa iyang katapusang away kaniadtong Disyembre, Ang Hunter nakarehistro sa ikalima nga hugna nga TKO sa Christian Larrondo Garcia sa Mexico. Ang Setback sa Karera sa Hunter ra ang nakabalik sa 2017 Kung nawala siya usa ka unanimous 12-hugna nga desisyon sa karon nga Oleksandr USYK, who in December beat Tyson Fury to become just the third boxer to become an undisputed world champion in the two weight divisions in the “four-belt era”.

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Top 10 heavyweight contender Michael “Ang Bounty” Hunter On mission starting with “Battle of Rio Grande” PPV

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GALVESTON, Texas (Disyembre 7, 2020) — World-rated heavyweight and 2012 U.S. Olympian, Michael “Ang Bounty” Hunter, is on a mission to position himself for a world heavyweight title shot in 2021.

Keeping busy is the key for promotional free agent Hunter (18-1-1, 12 KOs) and it all starts for him December 18th, when he faces West Virginia’s Shawn Laughery (10-3, 6 KOs), who has replaced veteran Chauncy “Hillyard Hammer” Welliver, in the 10-round co-featured event on “Battle of Rio Grande” card, airing live on pay per view from Galveston Island Convention Center in Galveston, Texas.

Ang “Battle of Rio Grande,” main event pits undefeated, former world super middleweight champion Gilberto “Walhon” Ramirez (40-0, 26 KOs), who challenges North American Boxing Federation (NABF) light heavyweight titlist Alfonso “El Tigre” Lopez(32-3, 25 KOs).

“Battle of Rio Grande” will be available for live viewing on digital, cable and satellite, sugod sa 8 sa gabii. UG / 5 sa gabii. PT, on pay per view for a suggested retail price of only $24.99. FITE will stream worldwide on the FITE mobile apps, all major OTT apps and website (www.FITE.tv), and Integrated Sports Media will distribute throughout North America via DirecTV, iN Demand, and DISH in the United States, as well as in Canada on Shaw and SaskTel.

Dugang pa, preceding the live pay-per-view broadcast at 7 sa gabii. UG / 4 sa gabii. PT, fans may view a free LIVE PPV PRE-SHOW featuring some undercard bouts. “Battle of Rio Grande” Pre-Show will be available at FITE, DirecTV, Pinggan, Shaw and select cable operators.

“I think that dealing with Zurdo Promotions and getting this first fight off as a free agent really sets the tone,” Hunter said. “I plan to stay busy the next couple of months Teaming up with ‘Zurdo’ and having such a big name next to mine is a great way to put myself in position for the world heavyweight title.”



The 32-year-old Hunter, who fights out of Las Vegas, was a decorated amateur boxer who represented the United States at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. He captured gold medals at the 2012 U.S. National Championships and 2011 National Golden Gloves, silver medal at the 2006 National Golden Gloves, and bronze at the 2006 World Junior Championships.

The son of a former pro boxer, sa ulahing bahin sa Mike “Ang Bounty” Hunter, Michael turned pro March 9, 2013, pagpahunong Chad Davis sa ikatolo round. Hunter won his first 12 pro away, including a 10-round decision over previously undefeated Isiah Thomas (15-0), before losing by way of a 12-round unanimous decision to Oleksandr Usyk (11-0) for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior heavyweight title. He is unbeaten in the following seven fights, moving up to heavyweight to collect six victories and a 12-round split decision versus Alexander Povetkin (35-2) in his most recent bout a year ago. Povetkin, sa usa ka 2004 Olympic gold medalist from Russia, currently is the reigning WBC Interim world heavyweight champion.

Hunter is a top 10-ranked by all four major sanctioning bodies — #4 International Boxing Federation (IBF), #7 WBO, #10 WBC and World Boxing Association (WBA) – in addition to being # 8 sa Ang Ring magazine’s independent ratings.

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Travis Kauffman Scores Majority Decision Victory Over Scott Alexander as Both Fighters Score Knockdowns in Night of Heavyweight Action on Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes Sunday Night from Pioneer Event Center in Lancaster, Calif.

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Former Title Challenger Gerald Washington Defeats Wes Nofire by Unanimous Decision
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Once-Beaten Michael Hunter Drops & Stops Iago Kiladze in Round Five
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Trio of Heavyweight Showdowns Highlight Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes Action Sunday, Hunyo 10

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Rugged Veteran Travis Kauffman Takes on Scott Alexander,
Former Title Challenger Gerald Washington Battles
Wes Nofire & 2012 U.S. Olympian Michael Hunter Meets Iago Kiladze
Live from Pioneer Event Center in Lancaster, Calif.
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LANCASTER, Calif. (Mayo 31, 2018) – Rugged veteran heavyweight Travis Kauffman kuhaon sa Scott Alexander in a 10-round bout that headlines Premier Boxing Champions sa FS1 and FOX Deportes action that features three heavyweight showdowns on Sunday, Hunyo 10 from Pioneer Event Center in Lancaster, California.

 

 

 

Ang telecast magsugod sa 8:30 sa gabii. UG / 5:30 sa gabii. PT and will see former world title challenger Gerald “Ang Black Sunoy” Washington take on once-beaten Wes Nofire in a 10-round attraction plus 2012 U.S. Olympian Michael Hunter mahagiton Iago Kiladze in a 10-round fight. Also featured on the card is sensational super welterweight prospect Joey Spencer (2-0, 2 KOs) in a four-round special attraction.

 

 

 

Ang mga tiket alang sa live event, nga gipasiugdahan sa TGB Promotions, anaa sa sale karon. To purchase tickets visit the Pioneer Event Center’s website: www.uavpec.com.

 

 

 

“Travis Kauffman doesn’t back down from anyone and there’s no doubt he’ll be looking to make a statement against Scott Alexander on Sunday, June 10,” miingon si Tom Brown, Presidente sa TGB Promotions. “It’s an interesting time in the heavyweight division and all the winners on this card will figure into the picture in a prominent way in the future.”

 

 

 

Kauffman (31-2, 23 KOs) will look to boost his own contender credentials with a win after most recently dropping a close majority decision to Amir Mansour last March in Kauffman’s hometown of Reading, Pennsylvania. Kauffman had entered that bout with a 14 sa pagpakig-away undefeated streak, including dropping Chris Arreola in a fight that resulted in a no contest and a knockout of former title challenger Epifanio Mendoza.

 

 

 

“I am excited to get back in the ring,” miingon Kauffman. “I have not been in the ring in a year and a half and I can’t wait to go in there and show that I still have a lot left. I am not going in there to win by decision. I am going in there looking to knock him out, because I am tired of leaving it up to the judges.”

 

 

 

The 29-year-old Alexander (14-2-2, 8 KOs) has put together two straight victories since losing to LaRon Mitchell by unanimous decision in 2016. Nakig-away gikan sa Los Angeles, Alexander is noted for his fast hands, and scored a TKO victory over Pedro Julio Rodriguez in his last fight on March 3.

 

 

 

“I’ve been working hard preparing for a fight at the end of June so I jumped at this opportunity,” Alexander said. “I’m always ready to step into the ring and take on any and all challenges. I’m ready to make my mark. Akong panahon karon!”

 

 

 

A U.S. Navy veteran who also played tight end and defensive end at the University of Southern California, Washington (18-2-1, 12 KOs) will step into the ring looking to score a bounce back victory on June 10. Washington was stopped in his world title challenge last February against Deontay Wilder on FOX, although he was nearly even on the scorecards at the time, before losing a bout to unbeaten Jarrell Miller in July. Prior to those fights, Washington had been unbeaten in 19 pro fights with victories over a slew of veteran contenders.

 

 

 

Usa ka Cherokee-citizen natawo sa Oklahoma ug sa pagbansay gikan sa Miami, Nofire (20-1, 16 KOs) most recently scored a second round stoppage of Stacy Frazier last September. The 32-year-old was riding a four-fight knockout streak that includes stoppages of Yasmany Consuegra and Ty Cobb before losing his first pro fight to Joey Abell in 2016 sa FS1 ug Fox Deportes.

 

 

 

After representing the U.S. sa 2012 Olympic dula, Hunter (13-1, 8 KOs) turned pro and began rising up the cruiserweight rankings until losing his first world title fight to unified champion Oleksandr Usyk last April. The 29-year-old returned to action this April with a decision victory and will set his sights on a world title shot at heavyweight.

 

 

 

Kiladze (26-2, 18 KOs) was riding a six-bout winning streak into his January matchup with unbeaten Adam Kownacki that ended with Kiladze losing in six rounds. Representing the country of Georgia and now fighting out of Los Angeles, Kiladze will be in his fifth fight as a full time heavyweight on June 10.

 

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FOUR UNBEATEN, U.S.-BORN CRUISERWEIGHTS LOOKING TO MAKE NAME FOR THEMSELVES, ADD LIFE TO DIVISION

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CRUISIN' FOR A BRUISIN: CAMP MUBO NGA MGA SULAT

BIYERNES, MAYO 13 SA SHOBOX: ANG BAG-ONG HENERASYON LIVE

SA Showtime® FROM SAM’S TOWN LIVE IN LAS VEGAS

Quadrupleheader Highlighted By 10-Round Fights Between
Andrew Tabiti vs. Keith Tapia, Michael Hunter vs. Isiah Thomas


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LAS VEGAS (Mayo 10, 2016) – Four young, undefeated cruiserweights from the United States will look to make a name for themselves when they meet in the featured bouts on ShoBox: Ang Bag-ong Henerasyon kini Biyernes, Mayo 13, mabuhi sa Showtime (10 sa gabii. UG/PT) gikan sa Sam’s Town Live.

 

The cruiserweight division has traditionally been dominated by Europeans boxers. Biyernes U.S.-born ShoBox fighters will be seeking to change that perception.

 

Sa main event, talented Mayweather star Andrew “The Beast” Tabiti (12-0, 11 KOs), sa Las Vegas, takes on power-puncher Keith “Machine Gun” Tapia (17-0, 11 KOs), sa Bronx. N.Y.. 2012 U.S. Olympian, Michael Hunter (11-0, 8 KOs), sa Las Vegas, mga nawong Isiah Thomas (15-0, 6 KOs), sa Detroit, sa co-bahin.

 

Other televised fights of a quadrupleheader: TMT’s Ronald “The Thrill” Gavril (15-1, 11 KOs), sa Las Vegas, will meet hard-punching Colombian Juan Camilo “La Boa” Novoa (26-6-1, 24 KOs) in a 10-round super middleweight bout and his TMT stablemate Sanjarbek “War” Rakhmanov (4-0, 3 KOs), of Las Vegas by way of Uzbekistan, nga supak sa Alfonso Olvera (7-2, 3 KOs), sa Tucson, Ariz., is a six-round welterweight bout that will open the telecast. All but Gavril will be making their ShoBox debuts.

 

Tickets for the event promoted by Mayweather Promotions are priced at $25 ug $50, dili lakip na ang magamit fees, ug sa sale. Tiket mapalit sa internet sawww.samstownlv.com/entertain, pinaagi sa pagtawag sa (702) 284-7777, or at any Boyd Gaming box office.

 

Here’s what the fighters said about their fights Biyernes, training camp, their respective opponents and more:

 

ANDREW TABITI

“It’s great that four undefeated cruiserweights are fighting each other. I want us to get the ball back into U.S. territory, since it is a historically European-dominated division. I definitely think the emergence of young cruiserweights like myself is changing that.

 

“I don’t compare myself to other cruiserweights in the division, I know I’m the best. I’m always looking to win impressively, and I look to put on a great performance for the fansBiyernes sa gabii.

 

“Everything has been perfect. Training sa kampo nga adto dakung. I started camp in February so I feel strong and comfortable. What’s interesting is that I’m not nervous at all despite this being my first headlining debut. I see it as any other fight where I know what I am coming in to do. I think that lets me know that I am maturing as a fighter and feel a lot more confident in my skills and abilities.

 

“I’ve been waiting for the right date and this is it. I believe my career moving is great, what I dreamed of. Now it’s time to take the next step.

 

“Personally I’ve never seen Tapia fight, but I’ve watched videos. He is unbeaten, a solid opponent. Styles make fights and this is a good one for me. I’m looking forward to continuing to step up and give everybody a good performance and get close to a title fight.

 

“I can’t wait. I’m going in confident. The key is to get the victory, it’s the main thing. Winning is everything.

 

“I feel blessed to be training out of Floyd’s gym and be able to fight under Mayweather Promotions. He’s someone I look up to so being where I am is a dream coming to reality. I love training at Mayweather Boxing Club. It keeps me focused and hungry.”

 

KEITH Tapia

 

“Fighting Tabiti is a great, real challenge. I like the way he fights. Ako pagtahod kaniya, but I’m going to be bad weather for him. I’m going to take control right away; it will be a Tapia fight, not a Tabiti fight. That’s a fact.

 

“Tabiti is a talented boxer. His style is a Mayweather style. I love Floyd Mayweather as a fan, but Tabiti’s not Floyd Mayweather. Kanako? Ako mianhi sa pagpakig-away, hands up, moving forward as I go. I want to run over you.

 

“I’m definitely going to change the perception about me in this fight and the division because I’m a machine. I’m really confident and can’t wait to fight.

 

"Alang kanako, this is the right time. I am here and definitely ready to fight. I feel I’m the best in my weight class except no one has seen me yet. Tabiti may have the fame, but I’m not just going to talk the talk, I’m going to walk the walk.

 

“I think this is a big step up for me when I beat him. Once the bell rings, that’s when we know what is going to really happen.

 

“I’m going to become the cruiserweight champion, defend it a couple of times and then move up. I already feel like a champion both mentally and spiritually.

 

“All of my fights are equally important. I’m really satisfied with the way my career is going. If it wasn’t for boxing I wouldn’t be here right now. God and boxing saved me. If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be alive.”

 

 

MICHAEL HUNTER

“This is a step up as far as competition compared to the past, with him being an undefeated cruiserweight. He’s a good, long-ranging southpaw. We are actually around the same age; we were in the amateurs at the same time, but never fought each other.Biyernes, I aim to win impressively. I don’t want to say I’m going for the knockout, if it happens it happens, but hopefully we can get it.

 

“Although I’ve fought on TV quite a few times before, this is going to be a good show with Mayweather Promotions. I’m thankful to be fighting on the undercard of my good friend Andrew Tabiti. That’s an honor, sa tinuod lang. It’s going to be great that my family and friends outside of Las Vegas will be able to tune in to watch me, so that’s a blessing.

 

“I wouldn’t say I’m satisfied with the way my career is going. I can’t complain because I have no losses, I just wish it would go at a little faster pace. I’m a two-time Olympian and in the amateurs we’re used to fighting 4-5 times out of the week, so adjusting to fighting once every few months or so feels a little stagnant to me. I really try not to think too far into the future, I try to live in the moment, but I hope to get a title shot relatively soon.

“I went into training camp right after my last fight, so it’s been about eight weeks. There’s always ups and downs in training, but as long as you keep a positive spirit, everything will end up going perfectly well. So it’s been going good I can’t complain. I usually train out of the Mayweather Boxing Club, but there’s been some construction going on so we have moved it to Fight Capitol and a few other places.

“I have been changing my training just to better myself, not necessarily for my opponent or for this fight.

 

“You have to be a little more focused in the Mayweather Gym. There’s a lot of stuff that doesn’t really happen in a normal gym simply because he is Floyd so it will bring it out of you or it won’t. Only the strongest survive.”

 

Isiah THOMAS

 

"Biyernes is a good thing for up-and-coming, American cruiserweights. There are a lot of us in the division looking to make our mark. Not just myself. This is our chance to show that America has good fighters in the cruiserweight division. It’s the perfect showcase.

 

“I’m very excited about being part of Biyernes card. I am just taking it all in and looking to perform to the top of my ability and showcase my talents.

 

“Hunter is young and hungry just like me, but I haven’t really seen or watched him. I’ve heard about him and I’m sure he’s going to bring his “A” game.

 

"Ako nahibalo kon unsay akong mahimo, there’s no need for a lot of strategizing. I’m not just showing up.

 

“I feel my career is going good to this point. I keep rising. I’m on television. I like the pace I’m going but there is only way to really go, and that’s to the top. I don’t consider myself the best cruiserweight, just one of the top comers. Sa katapusan, and in due time, bisan.

 

"Biyernes, I’m just going to do what I do best. Siyempre, you want to win impressively but the most important thing is to win. I’ve got to get that W.

 

“I live in Detroit but train in Miami, which is like a second home to me. Training camp has been going for about two months and it has been great. I get great sparring in Miami.”

 

Ronald Gavril

 

“I’m looking forward to having this big opportunity. Many people don’t know who I am so fighting on SHOWTIME will start giving me the exposure and recognition I need.

 

“Training camp has been going great, I feel strong and prepared. I’m happy and have no complaints. I feel blessed to be a part of this great card full of fighters with tremendous talent. It’s exciting to be able to share this with my stablemates here in our town.

 

“I’m looking forward to what this will bring not only for my future but for all of ours.”

 

JUAN NOVOA

 

“Training camp has been going great, I have been training for seven weeks now. I’m currently training in Miami, Fla.

 

“I have seen videos of his fights and can tell he is a strong fighter who is not afraid to mix it up. Considering that I have more professional fights and over 180 amateur away, it is tough to say whether Gavril is a step up for me, until I step into the ring karong Biyernes.

 

“I would be more satisfied with my career if I had already won a world title, but unfortunately the circumstances from my last world championship challenge didn’t turn out in my favor. I know that by winning this fight I would immediately launch myself into world title contention and potentially another world title opportunity. I see myself either challenging for, or defending a world title a year from now.”

 

SANJARBEK RAKHMANOV

 

“I’ve watched Olvera enough to feel I know him. He’s a taller, Mexican guy. Ako nagtan-aw sa unahan sa nakig-away kaniya.

 

“I train at Mayweather Boxing Club with Dewey Cooper; he’s been my coach since I turned pro. Naa ko 150 amateur fights and I got a lot of international experience.

 

“I consider myself a puncher. Once the bell rings, Ako mianhi sa pagpakig-away.

 

“I’m happy with the way things are going. I train hard every day. I’m coming to take all the titles. This is my weight, around 143 libra. I don’t plan to go up much or down

 

“In this fight I want to win and look good and then come right back. I think after about a year I will be ready to take on all the top guys.’’

ALFONSO OLVERA

 

“Training camp has been great; we’ve been in training for about a month. Road work is good, the sparring is good with different boxers. The weight is not an issue. I train at Scrapyard Boxing Gym in Tucson, Ariz.

 

“Our opponent is formidable and to be taken serious. We know he is aggressive and expects to win so we have to bring our “A” game to the ring. We also expect to win.

 

“At this point in my career I am very happy with my progress. This card is definitely for the world to see, and is also a big step forward for us.

 

“We are welcoming the opportunity and grateful for it. We hope this fight elevates us to more opportunities and gets us closer to someday challenging for a world title.”

 

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UNDEFEATED CRUISERWEIGHTS ANDREW TABITI, KEITH TAPIA TO DEFEND THEIR PERFECT RECORDS ON SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION LIVE ON SHOWTIME FRIDAY, MAYO 13 FROM SAM’S TOWN LIVE IN LAS VEGAS

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LAS VEGAS (Abril 18, 2016) – Unbeaten Mayweather Promotions star Andrew “Ang Mananap nga Mapintas” Tabiti (12-0, 11 KOs) and undefeated power-puncher Keith “Machine Gun” Tapia (16-0, 11 KOs) will go toe-to-toe and put their perfect records on the line in an 10 round cruiserweight bout on Friday, Mayo 13 sa ShoBox: Ang Bag-ong Henerasyon from Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas.
Televised coverage live on SHOWTIME begins at 10 sa gabii. UG/PT and features another exciting matchup in the cruiserweight division as 2012 U.S. Olympian Michael Hunter (11-0, 8 KOs) battles fellow unbeaten Isiah Thomas (15-0, 6 KOs) in 10-round bout. Hunter, who is coming off of a knockout victory in February, looks to keep his unblemished record in tact when he takes on Thomas, who is best known for winning the first ever Junior World Boxing Championship for the United States.
“I’m focused and I’m ready,” said Tabiti. “I’ve been in training camp for 10 weeks. My game plan is to go in and destroy. I want to thank my fans for supporting me and I am going to go in and give my fans a show.”
“I feel blessed by this opportunity to be boxing on ShoBox on May 13,” said Tapia. “I’m training hard and will put on a great fight. I will show the fans that I’m one of the best cruiserweights in the world.”
“Camp is going well and I’m ready for May 13,” said Hunter. “No matter who gets put in front of me, I’m going to keep taking care of business, and there’s nothing else to talk about.”
“I’m feeling good about this fight. Michael Hunter is a quality fighter with a good amateur background. Dominating him will prove to the boxing world that I’m ready for a title fight,” said Isiah Thomas. “I don’t think Hunter can handle the speed and agility that I have for a cruiserweight, that’s my advantage in this division and I plan to put it on display Mayo 13.”

Ang mga tiket alang sa live event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, mapalit sa $25 ug $50, dili lakip na ang magamit fees, and go on sale today, Abril 18. Tiket mapalit sa internet sa: www.samstownlv.com/entertain, pinaagi sa pagtawag sa (702) 284-7777, or at any Boyd Gaming box office.
“We‘re looking forward to going back to Sam’s Town Live for a second time after a successful sellout show on Feb. 16,” Miingon Leonard Ellerbe, CEO sa Mayweather Promotions. “Mayweather Promotions aims to promote action-packed cards that get fans off their feet. I think the matchups on this card will do just that.”
The highly regarded 26-year-old Chicago native Tabiti, nakig-away gikan sa Las Vegas, ang paghimo sa iyang 2016 debut. Siya midaog 11 sa iyang 12 fights inside the distance, including a second-round TKO over Tomas Lodi on September 29, 2015. Tabiti, a solid amateur with a record of 32-6, turned pro in July 2013. His unique style incorporates fast, explosive hand-speed in tandem with rapid body movement and exceptional footwork.
Tapia, originally from the Bronx, has been victorious in four of his last five fights by knockout. He made his professional debut on Nov. 18, 2011 by stopping Andrew Kuilan in the opening round. Fighting out of Carolina, Puerto Rico, the determined, steadily improving 25-year-old Tapia is coming off of a 10-round unanimous decision over Garrett Wilson in December. Like Tabiti, Tapia also had an outstanding amateur career.
Hunter, son of former heavyweight contender Michael Hunter Sr., is a two-time national amateur champion who competed at the 2012 Olympics. Since making his pro debut in March 2013 by defeating Chad Davis, the up-and-coming 27-year-old hasn’t come close to losing. He’s won his last four fights by knockout, all inside four rounds. Sa iyang labing bag-o nga outing, Hunter knocked out Phil Williams in the first round last Pebrero 27.
A top-notch amateur, Thomas turned pro in 2008 and won his initial three starts by first-round knockout. A natural southpaw, discovered after the Junior Olympics by the late, great Emanuel Steward, the promising Thomas registered a clear, unanimous 10-round decision over previously unbeaten Jordan Shimmell last Hulyo 25.
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LEO SANTA CRUZ RETAINS WBA FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE WITH FIFTH-ROUND TKO WIN OVER KIKO MARTINEZ

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HUGO RUIZ REGAINS WBC SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE WITH DEVASTATING FIRST-ROUND KO OVER JULIO CEJA
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (Feb. 27, 2016) – Lion “Linog” Santa Cruz defended his WBA Featherweight World Championship in convincing fashion sa Sabado sa gabii, knocking down Kiko “Sensación” Martinez twice in the first round, then ending it on a barrage of punches as the fight was called at 2:09 in the fifth round in the main event of a Showtime kampyonato sa boxing nga doubleheader at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.
Sa co-bahin sa Showtime, 29-anyos nga Hugo Ruiz (36-3, 31 KOs), Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico, regained his WBC Super Bantamweight World Title with a devastating early knockdown with just 51 seconds into the 12-round fight against 23-year-old Hulyo Ceja (30-2, 27 KOs) of Atizapan De Zaragoza, Mexico, in a highly anticipated rematch of their August fight won by Ceja.
Fighting just 10 miles west of his hometown of La Habra and before 7,780 enthusiastic fans, the 27-year-old Santa Cruz (32-0-1, 18 KOs) continued to establish himself as the King of Southern California as he punished the game 29-year-old Martinez (35-7, 26 KOs) of Alicante, Valencia, Spain, uban sa 570 total punches in just five rounds. There were 1,038 total punches thrown during the fight.
“The fans love it when two fighters go toe-to-toe,” Santa Cruz told SHOWTIME’s Jim Gray after the fight. “I wanted to give the fans a great fight. I knew I could hurt him with a right hand. He’s a fighter and when he’s knocked down, he’s going to come back. In the fifth round I knew I had to finish him off and I did.”
Santa Cruz continued, “We were going toe-to-toe from the beginning. He’s was throwing good punches I was throwing out good punches and the crowd was loving it. Then my dad told me to slow down and be smarter so we started boxing.”
Santa Cruz wasted no time getting the upper hand as the opening bell rung. He knocked Martinez out twice in the first round; the first just 23 seconds into the fight and the second on a devastating right hand at two minutes into the round prompting SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING play-by-play announcer Mauro Ranallo to tell expert analyst Al Bernstein: “We may be able to get to Disneyland before the end of the night.”
Martinez fell into a groove in the third and fourth rounds, but got into trouble two minutes into the fifth round as Santa Cruz had him up against the ropes connecting on numerous body shots, uppercuts and combinations before referee Raul Caiz Sr. signaled the end of the fight for Santa Cruz’s second straight world title defense in Southern California.
Martinez said that Santa Cruz, “started to move a lot and he broke my strategy and he fought a great fight. The second round I was getting looser and I was starting to feel much better.
“He was like a bull coming forward really strong,” Santa Cruz added. “He has definitely been one of the strongest fighters I’ve been in the ring with yet.
“Towards the end I said, ‘this is it, this is my opportunity to take him down. If I don’t finish him right here, it’s going to make it a really tough fight.’ So I said I was going at it with my all and thankfully it turned out the way that it did.”
Santa Cruz, making his second defense after capturing the world title from Abner Mares back in August, said someday he wants to break the records for most punches thrown in a fight. “I wanted to throw as many punches as I can so the fans could get a good show.”
Santa Cruz is now eyeing a future potential matchup with IBF 122-pound world champion Carl Frampton sa 126 pounds or Gary Russell. “I’m up for anyone,” siya miingon. “I want the rematch with (Abner) Ang mga inahan. Since Frampton won, if he’s ready to go up in weight, I’m ready for him. I challenge him to a fight whenever he’s ready.”
In a rematch of the WBC Super Bantamweight World Title he lost last August, the new 122-pound champion Ruiz improved his record to 5-0 in rematches (uban sa lima ka knockouts) as he delivered a stunning first-round knockout against Ceja, who injured his right ankle on a powerful clean right just seconds into the fight sending him to the canvas.
Ceja got up slowly but was battered with a fury of punches and knocked out again with just 51 seconds into the fight ending the affair.
“I was very prepared to knock him out, but I was prepared to go 12 rounds karong gabii also if I had to,” said Ruiz, who was teary and emotional following the victory. “I was happy to knock him out in the first round. I’m looking for the best fighters and the best money out there.”
Said SHOWTIME analyst Paulie Malignaggi: “I’ve never seen a first-round KO that soon in a fight of this much importance.” Added SHOWTIME’s Bernstein: “The right hand was the weapon of choice for Ruiz, and he got the job done. What a moment of redemption for Ruiz!”
Kilay, who beat Ruiz on a fifth-round knockout last August to win the world title, was hurt from the first series of Ruiz punches and never recovered in the intense first round.
Ceja was taken to nearby UC Irvine Hospital and diagnosed with a fractured right ankle.
“I saw that he got hurt with the first punch and I saw his leg wobbling and so I said, ‘Let’s finish’,” Ruiz miingon. “And I did in that round.”
Sa sayo pa Sabado gikan sa Manchester, England, sa Showtime Boxing INTERNATIONAL, IBF 122-pound world champion Carl Frampton unified the super bantamweight division with a split decision victory over WBA titlist Scott QUIGG.
The long-awaited matchup of unbeaten champions got off to a slow and tactical start, but Belfast native Frampton (22-0, 14 KOs) established himself as the aggressor and worked his jab to pocket the early rounds. Quigg didn’t come alive until after the seventh, when trainer Joe Gallagher warned his charge that he was likely down big on the judges’ scorecards.
QUIGG (31-1-2) pounded the body and was the aggressor in rounds eight through 11, but it was too little, too late for the Lancashire, England native. Frampton won the 12th and walked away the unified champion by scores of 115-113 for Quigg, apan 116-112 twice for Frampton.
Ang Showtime kampyonato sa boxing nga doubleheader ang pag-air niini nga semana sa mosunod:
DAY CHANNEL
Ugma, Sa Domingo, Feb. 28, 3 am. UG/12 am. PT SHOW EXTREME
Ugma, Sa Domingo, Feb. 28, 9 am ET/PT SHOWTIME
Lunes, Feb. 29, 10 sa gabii. UG/PT Showtime hilabihang
Sabado sa two-fight telecast will be available at SHOWTIME ON DEMAND beginning ugma, Sa Domingo, Feb. 28.
Brian Custer hosted the SHOWTIME telecast, uban sa Mauro Ranallo calling the action, Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-time world champion Paulie Malignaggicommentating and Jim Gray nga mireport. Sa Spanish nga gidungan, Alejandro Luna called the blow-by-blow and former world champion Raul Marquez served as color commentator. The executive producer of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING was David Dinkins Jr. uban sa Bob Dunphy magiyahon nga.
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Santa Cruz vs. Martinez, was 12-round bout for Santa Cruz’s WBA Featherweight Title taking place on Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Sampson Boxing Promotions and sponsored by Corona. Sa co-bahin, Julio Ceja and Hugo Ruiz met in a super bantamweight world title rematch for the WBC belt. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast aired live on SHOWTIME (10 sa gabii. UG/7 sa gabii. PT) and was available in Spanish via Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).
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LEO Santa Cruz VS. KIKO MARTINEZ FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS FOR THEIR FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWDOWN THIS SATURDAY AT THE HONDA CENTER

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ANAHEIM, Calif. (Pebrero 25, 2016) - Leo "The Earthquake" Santa Cruzug Kiko “Sensacion” Martinez went face-to-face Huwebes at the final press conference before their featherweight world title showdown on Saturday, Feb. 27 nagpuyo sa Showtime® (10 sa gabii. UG/7 sa gabii. PT) from Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.

 

Usab sa pagtambong Huwebes mga Hulyo Ceja ug Hugo Ruiz, who will enter the ring in a super bantamweight world title rematch as part of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast beginning at 10 sa gabii. UG/7 sa gabii. PT.

 

The previously announced opening bout between undefeated heavyweights Gerald Washington (16-0-1, 11 KOs) and Oscar Rivas (18-0, 13 KOs) has been cancelled due to Rivas being unable to pass a mandatory eye-exam.

 

Ang mga tiket alang sa live event, which is promoted by TGB promotions, mapalit sa $27, $54, $104 ug $199 and are on sale now via ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster retail locations, pinaagi sa pagtawag sa 800-745-3000 of by stopping by the Honda Center Box Office.

 

All of the televised fighters in the now doubleheader have promised to live up to their all-action styles and will provide great drama for fans sa Sabado night at Honda Center. Santa Cruz will be making the first defense of his featherweight world title while Ceja puts his 122-pound title on the line after earning the vacant belt with a fifth round stoppage of Ruiz in an exciting back-and-forth fight in August.

 

Ania ang giingon sa mga manggugubat sa pag-ingon Huwebes:

 

LEO SANTA CRUZ

 

“Headlining a televised card has been my childhood dream. I could have never imagined I was going to get this far. And Here I am, on my second main event, defending my title on a premium network. I’m so psyched. I cannot believe it.

 

“The first time I put the gloves on, I knew that I had found my craft, and I also knew that it was not going to be an easy road. I knew that I had to work hard to become a champion. Busa, I trained the hardest and I fought the hardest, and with my father by my side I got here, where I’m at today. I owe him everything.

 

“I remember watching all the great Mexican Champions and day dreaming about being like them one day. It felt unreachable. I thought it was impossible to get where they were. But I worked hard, really hard from the beginning.

 

“The most important thing is that the fans leave happy and get their money’s worth. I’m glad that Kiko has come prepared because we’re ready for a great fight.

 

“People are saying that I should walk through Kiko Martinez, but I don’t listen to that. I look at Kiko the same way I look at any other opponent. When we step inside the ring, we are equals.

 

“At the end of the day, the winner will be the fighter who has prepared more and who has imposed his will on the other man.

 

 

KIKO MARTINEZ

 

“I have faced much stronger boxers than Leo and come Sabado, all of those who did bet on me for this fight, I am going to make you a lot of money.

 

“I am excited and proud to know that Sergio Martinez will be present sa Sabado supporting me. His guidance and presence

 

“My trainer could not be here, but we have not taken one day off in training camp and I have been pushed to my limit to prepare me for this fight. I’m thankful to Robert Garcia for being in my corner sa Sabado.

 

“I know this is a great opportunity to fight Leo Santa Cruz and I will make the most of it. I’m going to leave everything inside the ring so that the fight fans enjoy a great championship matchup.

 

“I feel that Leo Santa Cruz is a great fighter, he has beat some incredible fighters. He’s a great athlete and boxer. Sometimes people will try to make him out to be more than he actually is but they are mistaken with what they see in me. I am not to be mistaken as the underdog here.

 

 

JULIO CEJA

 

“As Hugo mentioned, we have both trained even harder than last time and we’re more prepared physically and mentally.

 

“I’m going to give everybody a great fight just like last time. I’m walking into the ring knowing my opponent very well. We’ve been to war. I know what to expect from him. I know about his punch and I know how to counter it.

 

“I’m going to be alert and ready. I’ll be a little more intelligent, because I know that he’s coming well prepared and he’s coming for the world title, but he’s not going to get it.

“There are going to be no surprises in this fight. Hugo Ruiz said that he was training harder this time. But I am too. I’ve trained very hard.

 

“The key for me to win this fight is to keep my hands up and to not give him one inch. I cannot be careless. I’ll be strategic and use my wisdom. I cannot come in with my hands down because I know I’ll pay for it. But nothing to worry about, we have rectified those issues in training camp. Ako andam. He’s not taking my belt away from me.

 

“I’m glad that he says he is better prepared this time because I am better than ever. My team has been instrumental in preparing me for this matchup.

 

“The winner will be the man who is more prepared physically and mentally. But the real winner will be the fans at Honda Center because this is an amazing card and we’re going to put on an amazing fight.”

 

 

HUGO Ruiz

 

“If you liked the first fight between us, then you are going to love this one.

 

“I’m excited to be fighting once again in Southern California. I’ve trained very hard and I have prepared myself for this world title opportunity.

 

“I’m looking forward to putting on a grand show for all my fans sa Sabado gabii. "

 

 

JOSE Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz’ Father & Trainer

 

“I hear Kiko has a great trainer on his corner. Robert Garcia is really good, but I have news for Kiko, his trainer is not going to fight for him.

“Once a fighter steps into the ring, he’s alone in there. There are no trainers and no great promoters that can fight for him.”

 

“Kiko speaks about this prestigious trainer and thinks that by mentioning him, he is going to intimidate us. He has something else coming. The trainer won’t fight for Kiko. Roberto Garcia has trained my son and knows Leo very well but that does not give Kiko the upper hand.”

 

TOM Brown, Head of TGB Promotions

 

“Southern California favorite Leo Santa Cruz returns to bring his action style to the ring. He will be opposed by a tough former world champion in Kiko Martinez who is sure to make this a tremendous fight.

 

“The first fight between Ceja and Ruiz was a true back and forth war. Should this pick up right where it left off, we will have a great fight to start the telecast.

 

“I’m looking forward to a great night sa Sabado night in front of the fantastic Southern California boxing fans.”

 

 

TIM RYAN, CEO & President of Honda Center

 

“I’m so thankful to everyone for helping to bring boxing back to Orange County. It’s hard to believe that Julio Cesar Chavez fought here in 1996, because it seems like yesterday.

 

“We have a great arena and a great fan base that loves boxing here in Orange County. card sa sa Sabado is wonderful. I know these guys will be ready and I’m looking forward to an action-packed night on the 27th.

 

CHRIS DEBLASIO, Bise Presidente, Sports Communication Showtime Networks

 

“This is a fight fan’s fight card and we are looking forward to some explosive action. I think everyone knows that the lighter weight classes, especially at the championship level, produce exciting fights. My favorite examples include the epic series between Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez, which are available on SHOWTIME platforms and should wet your appetite for what we will see sa Sabado gabii. "

 

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