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Tri-Star Boxing returns to Nashville March 17!

Nashville, TN (Marso 8, 2017) – Professional Boxing returns to the Music City when Tri-Star Boxing presents “St Paddy’s Day Fights at the Fairgrounds” Biyernes, Marso 17 at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds Sports Arena in Nashville, TN.
The eight bout card features four unbeaten fighters and tickets from $25 are on sale now by going to Tristarboxing.com/tickets. Pultahan sa 6 pm and the first fight is at 7.
Headlining this exciting evening of action is a six round super featherweight bout between Hendersonville, TN’s Austin “The Dream” Dulay and iron-chinned Micah Branch of Cincinnati, OH. A multi-time champion as an amateur, the 21-year-old Dulay is a perfect 8-0 uban sa 6 wins by knockout and is building a reputation as a solid prospect.
Usa ka 21 fight veteran, Branch has never been stopped and fought a number of unbeaten foes including Mel Crossty, Nate Green, Tito Williams, Brandon Williams, Dimash Niyazov and Derrick Murray.
The co-feature pits Nashville-based Guatemalan Edwin Reyes against Lockhart, TX’s Richard Hernandez in an eight round junior flyweight contest. The heavy-handed Reyes is 5-2-2 and all of his wins are by way of knockout. Hernandez, 4-8-1, looks for his third straight victory and is fighting for the first time in Tennessee.
Super middleweight knockout artist Sena Agbeko, 15-1 (15 KO ni), returns from a 3 year layoff to challenge tough veteran Timothy Hall. Originally from Ghana but now living in Nashville, Agbeko was featured as part of ESPN’s Boxcino Tournament in 2014. During his time away from the ring, Agbeko’s sparred with a number of notable fighters while also making himself a name locally by working as a trainer.
The Atlanta, GA based Hall’s gone the distance with a number of quality fighters including former world champion Jeff Lacy, Juan Ubaldo Cabrera, Morgan Fitch, Immanuwel Aleem and 2008 Olympian Lenin Castillo among others.
The talent-laden undercard also features unbeatens Jovann Barnes, Winfred Harris and Mohamed Adam, cruiserweight spoiler Mike Bissett and heavyweight Rodricka Ray all in separate bouts.
"We’re happy to be in Nashville and showcase a number of very good prospects,” said Tri-Star Founder Matt Young. “Nashville’s one of America’s fastest growing cities and a fun place where people can enjoy themselves without spending a fortune. We had a great crowd last time out and tickets have been moving quickly for the 17th."
Alang sa dugang nga impormasyon, visit Tristarboxing.com or Facebook.com/Tristarboxing.

DON KING’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TURKEY GIVEAWAY BEGINS SATURDAY: NINE CITIES, SEVEN STATES, FIVE DAYS

 

Hall of Fame Tigpasiugda, 85, Plays ‘Santa’ For Needy Families

 

LAS VEGAS (Dec. 15, 2016) – A 50-year-plus tradition of donating turkeys to needy families around Christmas time will continue this week when legendary Hall of Fame boxing promoter, Don “Only In America” King, will visit nine cities in seven states in five days as part of his annual Christmas Turkey Giveaway that begins karong Sabado.

The architect and impresario behind the fabled Ang Rumble In the Jungle ug Thrilla sa Manila and countless other historic classic boxing events, King will dole out the thousands of birds in Cleveland, Nashville, New Jersey, Los Angeles, New York, Palm Beach, Fla., Deerfield Beach, Fla., Miami and Las Vegas.

 

“Our annual turkey giveaway has a special theme this year and that’s to ‘Make America Great Again,’ ’’ King said. “It’s about the veterans. God Bless the veterans and God Bless America!"

 

Below is the schedule for King’s five-day turkey giveaway:

Sabado, Dec. 17

Cleveland, Ohio
Call and Post
11800 Shaker Blvd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44120
Contact: Dale Edwards, 216-773-6600

 

Lunes, Dec. 19

Nashville, Tenn.
Community Care Fellowship
511 S. 8th St.
Nashville, Tenn. 37206
Contact: Jimmy Adams, 615-601-4857

 

Newark, N.J.
916 S. Orange Ave.
Newark, N.J. 07106
Contact: Carolyn Kelly Shabazz, 862-262-9240

 

New York
National Action Network
106 Ang. 145th St.
New York, N.Y.. 10039
Contact: Rev. Richardson, 914-572-6343

Martes, Dec. 20

Los Angeles, Calif.
California Black Museum of Jazz and Blues
4317 Degnan Blvd.
Los Angeles, Calif. 90008
Contact: Michelle Patterson, 949-218-4769
Charles Dudley, 213-819-7812

 

Palm Beach, Fla.
Palm Beach Jai Lai
1415 N. 45th St.
Mangonia Park, Fla. 33407
Contact: Addie Green, 561-818-1670

 

Deerfield Beach, Fla.
St. Paul United Methodist Church
244 SE 2nd Avenue
Deerfield Beach, Fla. 33441
Contact: Jimi Brown, 305-975-7077

 

Miami, Fla.
14500 NE 11th Avenue
North Miami, Fla. 33161
Contact: Hans Mardy, 305-307-9073

Miyerkules, Dec. 21
Las Vegas, Név.
325 East Windmill
Las Vegas, Név. 89123
Contact: Eric Brown, 702-325-8134

Middleweight KO Artist Caleb Plant Mibalik Sa Ring Martes Sept 22 sa Fox Sports 1

Photo By Lucas Noonan
Nashville, TN (September 2, 2015) – Undefeated middleweight paglaom, Caleb “Matam-is nga mga Kamot” Plant (9-0, 8 KOs), naghimo sa usa ka paspas nga pagbalik ngadto sa singsing ingon nga siya moatubang sa usa ka kontra TBA sa Martes, September 22, 2015 sa Sands Casino Resort sa Betlehem, Pennsylvania. Ang Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) sa Fox Sports 1 ang televise ang card nga bidahan ni Julian Williams vs. Luciano Cuello. Plant will open up the telecast which begins at 9PM ET / 6PM PT nagpuyo sa Fox Sports 1.
Uban sa pito ka mga unang round knockout ngadto sa iyang credit, Plant, sa usa ka nagtubo nga bitoon sa, is rapidly establishing himself as one of the most feared fighters in the middleweight division. He’s currently riding a seven fight knockout streak, miadto ang gilay-on lamang sa makausa diha sa iyang career.
Sa iyang katapusan nga away, nga nahitabo sa Agosto 15, 2015, Plant giguba ulahing bahin sa sup Zoltán Ngamen (20-6, 12 KOs) pinaagi sa usa ka una nga round knockout. Tan-awa alang sa Caleb Plant sa pagpadayon uban sa usa ka agresibo nga estilo sa diha nga siya lakang ngadto sa singsing sa Setyembre, 22.
“Bisan tuod ako may pipila sa unang round knockout, Ako sa tinuod gusto sa pagkuha sa akong panahon ug sa pagkuha sa akong mga buto sa akong away,” miingon Caleb Plant. “Maayo na lang, I’ve been able to get my opponents hurt early and get them out of there. I’m prepared to go the distance if I have to, apan walay duhaduha, kon ako sa pagkuha sa akong kontra kadaut, Ko alang sa knockout.”
Nakig-away sa telebisyon sa unang higayon sa iyang katapusan nga outing, Plant is relishing on the fact that his fight will be broadcasted live on Fox Sports 1. Gidumala sa Al HAYMON, Plant makakita sa usa ka mahayag nga sa umaabut nga.
“Kini tinuod nga kulbahinam nga masayud sa akong tanan nga mga fans ug pamilya balik sa panimalay makahimo sa tune sa ug sa motan-aw kanako sa away,” Plant nagpadayon. “Dugang pa, sa mga tawo nga wala sa usa ka higayon sa pagtan-aw kanako sa aksyon, will now get their opportunity. When you have a person like Al Haymon in your corner, kini usa ka kaayo nga makapatagbaw nga pagbati, because you with hard work opportunities will be there. My goal is to keep working hard and take advantage of every opportunity that comes my way. I’m very pleased to be making a quick return to the ring.