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UNBEATEN SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT PROSPECT BLAIR “THE FLAIR” COBBS IMPROVES TO 8-0, 6 KO’S WITH TKO VICTORY

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Photo by Prince Ranch Boxing
LAS VEGAS, NV (November 20, 2017) – Denne sidste Lørdag Prince Ranch Boxing's super-lightweight prospect, Blair “Flairen” Cobbs (7-0, 6 KOS), remained undefeated with a dominating performance against Ousmane Sylla (1-3-1, 1 KO), scoring a 4th round TKO. The scheduled 6-round bout took place at the at the Fitzgerald’s Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi.
“Fra åbningen klokke, Cobbs applied a tremendous amount pressure as he walked down Sylla, forcing him to fight going backwards. Cobbs was digging to the body with vicious intent. Cobbs continued to overwhelm Sylla with an all-out attack, landing multiple power shots to the head and body in rounds two and three. Endelig, Cobbs landed another solid right hook to the head forcing the referee to stop the bout in the fourth round, giving him the TKO victory.
“Going into this fight I felt I had to get the knockout,” said Blair Cobbs. “I did exactly that by applying a lot of pressure and going to the body. After round three I knew he was wearing down, and that’s when I went for the knockout. Everything went great…now it’s time to get back in the gym and continue grinding.”
“Blair Cobbs is taking advantage of all the opportunities that have come his way,” angivet Greg Hannely, president of Prince Ranch Boxing. “I believe he has all the talent to become a world champion in the next couple of years. We are going to keep him very busy moving forward. Sky is the limit for this kid.”
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BOKSNING I VERDENSKLASSE TILBAGE TIL RENO/SPARKS CONVENTION CENTER 17. NOVEMBER

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18. oktober, RENO — Let's Get It On Promotions og Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa er glade for at kunne annoncere en spændende aften med professionel boksning i verdensklasse Lørdag, 17th november, 2017 på Reno/Sparks Convention Center. Kortet vil blive co-headlinet af letvægtssensationen Gabriel Flores Jr., og Renos egen Oscar Vasquez i separate kampe.

 

Den yngste nogensinde Top Rank Inc. signeret fighter, Gabe Flores Jr.. (4-0, 3KOS) er på en voldsom stigning i kampspillet. The Stockton, CA sytten-årig formår at kæmpe, da han afslutter gymnasiet. For tredje gang skal han kæmpe i det nordlige Nevada, hvor han jævnligt trækker hundredvis fra sin hjemby. Flores vil kæmpe i en letvægtskamp med fire runder.

 

Renos egen Oscar Vasquez (14-1) kommer efter en imponerende ti runders sejr med enstemmig afgørelse i august i Fallon mod den hårde Javier Gallo. Vasquez er i øjeblikket rangeret som femtende i verden i fluevægtsdivisionen af ​​World Boxing Organisation. Vasquez skal kæmpe mod Victory Ruiz (22-7) i en ti-runders kamp.

 

Ricardo Lucio Galvan, også fra Reno, får sin pro-debut d 17th november. Galvan, en andenårs business major ved UNR, er også en drømmer. Han er tilmeldt programmet Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) og håber, at han kan bruge sin boksekarriere til at skabe opmærksomhed om problemet. Han er en erfaringsamatør med næsten firs kampe. Galvan skal kæmpe i en fire-runde jr. letvægtskamp.

 

Carson Citys Diego Elizondo (1-0) vender tilbage til ringen på 17th november efter at have slået Chandler Clements via enstemmig beslutning i Fallon i august. Elizondo tilskriver sin hårdhed sin baskiske og mexicanske arv. Han skal kæmpe i en letvægtskamp i fire runder.

 

Super fluevægt Bruno Escalante (14-3-1) af Redwood City, CA skal kæmpe i en seks-runders kamp i Reno. Escalante forsøger at få sin verdenstitel tilbage på sporet efter nogle nylige bump på vejen. Født i Cebu City, Filippinerne, Escalante er en af ​​en håndfuld unge filippinske boksere, der bærer faklen til Pinoy-boksning. Escalante skal kæmpe mod den hårde Alex Rangel (17-7).

 

Bantamvægteren Brent Venegas runder kortet af (3-0) af Stockton, F.EKS. Venegas er planlagt til en fire-rund skrot.

 

Mere information vil snart blive annonceret. Fight card underlagt forandring.

 

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JORDAN AGUILAR AND LESLIE SOTO HEAD TO TENNESSEE FOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

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Pound-4-Pound Boxing Program sends Jordan Aguilar and Leslie Soto to Elite Qualifier
LAS VEGAS, NV (Oktober 12, 2017) – On the week of October 16th-21st, two of the rising stars of the “Pound-4-Pound” boxing gym in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jordan Aguilar, 19 years-old fighting in the 108 lbs. division as well as Leslie Soto, 18 years-old in the 125 lbs, will compete at The Eastern Elite Qualifier and Regional Open Championships held at the Chattanooga Convention Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee for a national title.
The event will feature the very best fighters from across the United States and features many future stars of the division with Jordan Aguilar and Leslie Soto at the top of the list of the talent heading into next weekend’s event.
Jordan Aguilar, a well-respected amateur, who has fought in numerous national competitions is looking to show his experience and poise as one of the favorites heading into the event.
Leslie Soto also a seasoned veteran will be looking to show why her aggressive style has drawn the attention of many who have seen her in the gym. She is currently ranked #3 by USA Boxing.
“I am impressed with them every day and excited for them to see what their hard work gets them,” said head coach Richard Barrientes. “This is a major tournament with the best fighters from around the country. All fighters who come out on top will qualify to compete in the 2017 Elite National Championships in December”
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Unbeaten Super-Flyweight Prospect DAMIEN “SUKKER” VASQUEZ Returns to the Ring October, 14 i Mexico

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Photo by Mario Serrano – Team Vazqeuz
LAS VEGAS, NV (September 24, 2017) – Unbeaten super-flyweight prospect, Damien “Sukker” Vazquez (11-0, 6 KOS), makes his return to the ring on Oktober 14, 2017, at the Palenque de la Feria in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Denne kamp, planlagt til 8-runder, will mark the third time this year that Vazquez will have stepped in the ring, as he looks to extend on is winning streak. An opponent will be announced shortly.
“It’s a good feeling knowing that I’ll be back in the ring after I just fought a few weeks ago.” said Vazquez. “My last fight happened on August 31st and I feel great. Camp has started and I’m going to be ready for anyone my management team puts in front of me. I’m going to Mexico once again to mark my territory. I love fighting out there because the crowds are very rowdy. Make no mistakes about it, I’m taking the super-flyweight division by storm.”
Co-trained by former world champion, Clarence “Bones” Adams, Damien Vazquez is the younger brother of former two-time super-bantamweight world champion, Israel Vazquez, who also serves as his co-trainer. Bones and Israel train Vazquez at the Prins Ranch Boksning gym in Las Vegas. Prince Ranch Boxing's Greg Hannley, co-manages Damien with his father, Oscar Vazquez. Damien has his own promotional company titled Sukker Kampagner.
“I’m very proud of my son and what he’s accomplished thus far in his career.” said Oscar Vazquez. “He became the youngest fighter to win the NABF title at 17-years old, after turning pro at age 16. We flew in Jonathan Lecona, a natural super-bantamweight out of Mexico, to help Damien get used to fighting bigger guys. He’s looking real sharp, and he’s going to be explosive in this fight.”
“Here at the Prince Ranch boxing facility we pride ourselves on making our fighters better, by giving them the necessary tools to become world champions.” said Greg Hannely, “Bones Adams and Israel Vazquez, two former world champions, are excellent trainers and our facility is home to some spectacular boxers. The boxing world will be seeing the rise of this gym, and all our fighters. Damien is a special talent and I see him fighting for a meaningful title soon.”
“My brother is getting better with each fight,” said brother and co-trainer Israel Vazquez. “I see his improvement in the gym on a daily basis. Our goal is to go to Mexico in a couple of weeks and make a statement. Damian is ready to take his career to the next level.”
“Damien is a really good fighter.” said co-trainer Clarence “Bones” Adams, “He’s coming along just fine. He certainly has heart like his brother Israel, and his skills are elite in my opinion. I know this kid can do some special things in this sport if he continues on path he’s on right now.”
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Caleb Plant Big Hit at Sunrise Children’s Hospital Visit

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Photos by Declan Bethley PBC and Team Plant
LAS VEGAS, NV (September 1, 2017) – Unbeaten super-middleweight contender (WBA #7 og IBF #11), Caleb “Sweethands” Plant (15-0, 10 KOS), was a big hit at theSunrise Children’s Hospital in Las Vegas yesterday as he visited kids dealing with medical conditions. The visit was in honor of his daughter Alia, who passed away from an unknown medical condition at 19-months old, back in January of 2015. Shoe Palace,Ringside, World Boxing Council (WBC), Premier Boxing Champions (PBC), ogShowtime all donated gifts that put smiles on all the kids faces.
“It was a great day for me to be visiting these kids in the hospital.” sagde Caleb Plant, “Seeing all the smiles on their faces made me feel good inside. My daughter Alia and her spirit lives on and I know she’s up in heaven smiling down on me. I’m going to be making this an annual event. I want to thank the WBC, Shoe Palace, Ringside, Showtime and PBC for the gifts they donated. I also want to thank the folks at Sunrise Children’s Hospital for giving me the opportunity to visit the kids. I’m very thankful to everyone who was involved.”

Caleb Plant returns to the ring on Fredag, Syv. 8 live on SHOWTIME in a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Kasino, Las Vegas

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Caleb Plant to Visit Sunrise Children’s Hospital in Honor of Daughter Alia

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LAS VEGAS, NV (August 29, 2017) – As he awaits his first televised bout on Showtime, taking place at the Hard Rock Hotel & Kasino på September 8, unbeaten super-middleweight contender (WBA #7 og IBF #11), Caleb “Sweethands” Plant (15-0, 10 KOS), is going to be giving back to the community of Las Vegas. Plant will be visiting kids at the Sunrise Children’s Hospital, i Las Vegas, in honor of his daughter, Alia, who passed away in January 2015 from an unknown medical condition at 19-months-old.
The visit will take place on the pediatric units (Pediatrics and PICU) at Sunrise Children’s Hospital with 30-40 kids expected to be in attendance. Special thanks to sponsors Ringside, World Boxing Council (WBC), Premier Boxing Champions (PBC), og Showtime, for donating gifts to all the children.
WHO: Undefeated contender, Caleb “Sweethands” Plant and the children of Sunrise Children’s Hospital
HVAD: Meet and greet with world ranked contender Caleb “Sweethands” Plant
WHY: To support the children and what they are going through while honoring Caleb’s daughter, Alia. Desuden, bringing awareness to the Sunrise Children’s Hospital and their services.
HVOR: Sunrise Children’s Hospital (Meet in Children’s Hospital Lobby)
3186 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Office: 702-731-8288
NÅR: August 31, 2017
2:00 – 3:00 P.M.
PLEASE RSVP BY EMAILING BOXINGPUBLICIST@AOL.COM
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“CHAPITO” VASQUEZ WINS IN FALLON RURAL RUMBLE 2017

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AUGUST 14th, RENO — The Fallon Rural Rumble once again delivered a night of sensational world-class professional boxing in it’s tenth installment på lørdag nat.

 

In his first ten-round fight, Reno native and world-ranked flyweight Oscar “Chapito” Vasquez scored an impressive unanimous decision win over Javier Gallo in the evening’s main event. Vasquez improves to 14-1.

 

In the co-main, Stockton, CA sensation Gabriel Flores Jr. scored a shutout unanimous decision win over the tough Jorge Padron of Mexico. Flores improves to 3-0 (2 KOS).

 

Carson City’s Diego Elizondo also scored a shutout UD victory over Chandler Clements in his pro debut.

 

Sacramento’s Pedro Moreno improves to 7-0 (5 KOS) with an impressive second-round TKO victory over Curtis Morton.

 

Ved indledningen Bout, Stockton CA’s Quilisto “Kilo the Kid” Madera with a sensational second-round, one-shot KO win over Austin Marcum. Madera improves to 7-0 (4 KOS).

 

The Fallon Rural Rumble is presented every summer by the City of Fallon and Let’s Get It On Promotions.

 

Image – Oscar “Chapito” Vasquez”. Photo Credit – Erik Killin

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Vito Mielnicki, Jr. places 2nd in the Golden Gloves Junior National Tournament in Mesquite, Nevada

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Nutley, NJ (Juli 31, 2017) – Last week in Mesquite, Nevada. 15 year-old Vito Mielnicki, Jr. took 2nd place in the Golden Gloves Junior National Tournament.

What made this a special feat for Mielnicki, was that he went up five weight classes for 101 pounds to 125 and narrowly lost to a split decision to the number-one ranked Luis Ybarra of Colorado.
Mielnicki is a former three-time Junior National Golden Goves champion, and was named the tournament Most Outstanding Boxer twice. Mielnicki went up in weight and fought him on the highly accomplished Ybarra on even terms.
Since the age of seven, Mielnicki has been trained by Wali Moses , who is the grandfather and trainer of 2016 Olympic Silver Medal winner Shakur Stevenson
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VASQUEZ OG FLORES CO-HEADLINE TIENDE ÅRLIG FALLON "RURAL RUMBLE" 8/12

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19. JULI, RENO — The City of Fallon og Let's Get It On Promotions er glade for at kunne annoncere den tiende årlige 'Rural Rumble'. Den 12. august kampkortet vil indeholde Renos Oscar "Chapito" Vasquez (13-1), og Gabriel Flores (2-0) af Stockton, F.EKS.

 

Oscar "Chapito" Vasquez, der for nylig blev rangeret #15 fluevægt i verden af ​​World Boxing Organisation, kommer ud af en dominerende enstemmig beslutningssejr over Armando Vasquez i juni. Han ser ud til at fremme sin verdensmesterskabskampagne mod veteranen Javier Gallo (24-13-1) der kommer ud af en imponerende oprørt split decision-sejr over Jose Salgado i april. Vasquez mod Gallo er planlagt til ti runder.

 

Den ubesejrede, spændende, og den yngste nogensinde underskrevne Top Rank Inc. bokseren Gabriel Flores vender tilbage til det nordlige Nevada ved dette års Rural Rumble. I sin professionelle debut på 5. maj, Flores glædede Reno-kampfansene ved på imponerende vis at slå Devon Jones ud. Den 30. juni, han scorede sit andet KO i træk over Jahaziel Vasquez i Texas. .

 

Der er planlagt fire andre kampe 12. august i Fallon. Carson Citys egen Diego Elizondo får sin forventede professionelle debut i en letvægtskamp i fire runder. Efter at have imponeret boksefansene i Fallon sidste år, ubesejrede nordcaliforniske favorit Pedro Moreno (6-0) vender tilbage til 2017 Rural Rumble i en letvægtskamp. Reno Jr.-fluevægt, Santos Vasquez, ser ud til at fortsætte sin tredje sejr i træk i en kamp på seks runder. Og endelig, Reno bantamvægt Alec McGee (2-1) ser ud til at komme tilbage i sejrskolonnen, da han, for, vender tilbage til Fallon for 2017 Rural Rumble i en fire rund skrot.

 

Alle anfald kan ændres. Billetter er tilgængelige nu. $20 GA ($25 ved porten), $30 ($35 ved porten) gulv siddepladser, og $500 VIP-borde er tilgængelige. Billetter og borde kan købes ved at ringe (775) 423 4556. Find al information på Fallonfights.com

 

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4TH ANNUAL NEVADA BOXING HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY MEET AND GREET; FRIDAY JULY, 29, 2016

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Open To the Public
LAS VEGAS, NV (Juli 27, 2016) – Den 4th Annual Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Ceremony kicks off denne fredagJuli, 29, 2016, with a meet and greet at the world renowned Caesars Palace i Las Vegas. The daylong event will commence from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and take place at Caesars Palace on the 3rd floor outside the Palace Ballroom in the pre function area. Boxing champions from past and present will be on hand to sign autographs and take photos with those in attendance. The event is open to the public. Charity donations, which will be donated to local boxing programs, will be accepted during the event.
Lørdag Juli, 30, 2016, eleven members of the boxing fraternity will be honored with induction into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame. In the boxer category, Riddick Bowe, Ray Mancini, Christy Martin, Pernell Whitaker,Ricardo Lopez og Freddie Little will be inducted, and all six have confirmed their attendance. In the non-boxer category, undervisere Kenny Adams, Thell Torrence og Johnny Tocco are the honorees, and will be joined by boxing writer Tim Dahlberg og udsender James “Smitty” Smith. Desværre, Tocco passed away in 1997, but all of the others are confirmed to be on-scene for their inductions.
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Below are the list and times of the boxing icons that will be present at Fredagens mødes og hilser.
11am-12pm Ana Julaton – Former 2-time Women’s Super-Bantamweight World Champion
Hasim Rahman – Former 2-time Heavyweight World Champion
Devin Haney – Undefeated Rising Star and Featherweight Phenom
Ische Smith – Former Super-Welterweight World Champion
Richard Steele – Famed Retired Boxing Referee
12pm-1pm Jesse Vargas – Current WBO Welterweight World Champion
Mike McCallum – Former Light Middleweight, Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Champion
Verno Phillips – Former 2-time Super-Welterweight World Champion
Leon Spinks – Former 2-time Heavyweight World Champion
Bones Adams – Former Super-Bantamweight World Champion
Terry Norris – Former 3-time Super-Welterweight World Champion
1pm-2pm Laura Serrano – Former Women’s Super-Featherweight World Champion
Ricardo Lopez – Former Minimumweight and Light-Flyweight Champion
Kevin Kelley – Former Featherweight World Champion
Joel Casamayor – Former Super-Featherweight and Lightweight World Champion
Riddick Bowe– Former 3-time Heavyweight World Champion
2pm-03:00 Ava Knight – Former 2-time Women’s Flyweight World Champion
James Smith – Boxing Commentator and Host of In The Corner TV show
Badou Jack – Current WBC Super-Middleweight World Champion
Eddie Mustafa Mohammad – Former Light-Heavyweight World Champion
3pm-4pm Christy Martin – Former Women’s Super-Welterweight World Champion
Pernell Whitaker – Former Lightweight, Super-Lightweight and Welterweight World Champion
Zab Judah – Former Super-Lightweight and Welterweight World Champion
Quick Tillis – Former Heavyweight World Title Challenger
Ernie Shavers – Former Heavyweight World Title Challenger
Shawn Porter – Former Welterweight World Champion
4pm-5pm Elena Reid – Former Women’s Flyweight World Champion
Freddie Little – Former Super-Welterweight World Champion
Kenny Adams – Professional Boxing Trainer)
Paulie Ayla – Former Bantamweight and Super-Bantamweight World Champion
Crystina Poncher – Boxing Commentator
Bernardo Osuna – ESPN Boxing Commentator
The Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame is an IRS 501-c-3 non-profit, charitable organization which donates to boxing-related causes. Ticket purchases, auction or raffle purchases, and donations are tax-deductible.