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RAEESE “THE BEAST” ALEEM MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS

February 11, 2020 FNU47 Leave a ho hlahisa maikutlo

***Undefeated Prospect Aleem Makes his Televised Debut on ShoBox This Friday, February 14 Phela ka ho On Showtime^® Ho tloha 2300 Arena In Philadelphia***

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**Las Vegas** – February 10, 2020 – Krrish bochaba-tšepo **Raeese “The Beast” Aleem** (15-0, 9 Kos) held a media workout at the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame as he prepares for his upcoming eight-round super bantamweight bout against Adam Lopez (19-3-2, 9 Kos) in the co-feature of *ShoBox: The New isa molokong o mong* ena Labohlano, February 14 phela ka ho Showtime (10 p.m. Et / PT) ho tloha 2300 Arena ea Philadelphia.

In the main event of the four-fight telecast, lightweight prospect Thomas Mattice (15-1-1, 11 Kos) will face hard-hitting Isaac Cruz (18-1-1, 14 Kos) ka 10 ho pota bobebe bout. Hape, in a matchup of undefeated super lightweights, Cleveland’s Montana Love (12-0-1, 6 Kos) khutlela ho *ShoBox* in an eight-round bout with Houston’s Jerrico Walton (16-0, 7 Kos). A a qalang gia ea telecast, undefeated super welterweight Derrick Colemon Jr. (11-0, 8 Kos), of Detroit will face Joseph Jackson (15-0, 12 Kos) ea North Carolina.

Aleem, ea laoloa ke **Greg Hannely** ea **Prince Ranch Boxing** 'me a khothalletsa ka **Kings Promotions**, will make his television debut on *ShoBox: The New isa molokong o mong*.

Here is what Aleem had to say Saturday at the **Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame** ho la Las Vegas:

**RAEESE ALEEM**

“I’m very excited to be making my televised debut on SHOWTIME, where the world will get to see my talent. I’m definitely looking forward to making some new fans. This is a stepping stone to bigger and better things.

“I feel like I’m flying under the radar. I’ve been right there with all the other rising prospects. I’m originally from a small town so I never had the proper eyes on me. I feel like I must train twice as hard as the average fighter just to be in the same conversation than these guys. But that’s just how the game is. I’m ready to show up and show out.

“It’s been a huge transition since I moved out here [Las Vegas] from Muskegon, Mich., where I’m originally from. I came out here with no family and no friends, with the sole idea to pursue my career. I took a leap of faith and it has paid off. It’s been all about business here in Las Vegas, and it’s been great. I’ve been exposed to a lot of great fighters and picked up a lot of good tips.

“Adam Lopez is a tough Latino fighter who is going to bring his ‘A’ game, and he has something to prove. He has a lot of experience. He’s been in the ring with a lot of skilled guys and current world champions. This is the type of fight I need to take the next step toward being a world champion.

“I’m an aggressive boxer who likes to throw a lot of punches. I make my opponent miss and I make them pay. I’m all-action. I’m a beast! I’m prepared to go the distance, but my ultimate goal is to get him out of there, to get the win.”

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Ka *ShoBox: The New isa molokong o mong*

Tloha ha e thehoa ka July 2001, ea ka kelotlhoko acclaimed Showtime papading ya ditebele tsa letoto, *ShoBox: The New isa molokong o mong* o ea hlahisa bacha talenta matched thata. The *ShoBox* filosofi ke ho televise e thabisang, le bongata-ba khahlisang le ba tlhōlisano mollo ha a ntse a ho fana ka ho paka fatše bakeng sa a ikemiselitse monyetla a ikemiselitse ho loantša bakeng sa lefatse le tlotla. Ba bang ba ho hōla lenane la 81 bahlabani ba ileng ba hlaha ka *ShoBox* le a maemogodimo ho Garner lefatše litlotla akarelletsa: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothea Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Pauluse Williams le ho feta.

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RISING LIGHTWEIGHT PROSPECT THOMAS MATTICE TO FACE ISAAC CRUZ GONZALEZ IN MAIN EVENT OF SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 PHELA ON SHOWTIME®

January 26, 2020 FNU47 Leave a ho hlahisa maikutlo

***Four-Fight Card Also Features Undefeated Prospects Raeese Aleem, Montana Love And Derrick Colemon Jr. In Toughest Tests Of Their Careers***

NEW YORK - January 22, 2020 – Rising lightweight prospect Thomas Mattice will face hard-hitting Isaac Cruz Gonzalez in the 10-round main event of *ShoBox: The New isa molokong o mong* ka labohlano, February 14 live on SHOWTIME from 2300 Arena ea Philadelphia.

The four-fight telecast is the third of four *ShoBox* presentations over six weeks showcasing some of boxing’s brightest young prospects in their toughest tests to date, including super lightweight prospect Shohjahon Ergashev and super middleweight Vladimir Shishkin, who were victorious on January 17. On January 31, featherweight Ruben Villa and welterweight Taras Shelestyuk will be tested and on February 28, super lightweight Malik Hawkins and welterweight Richardson Hitchins face tough opposition.

In the co-featured bout on February 14, undefeated super bantamweight Raeese Aleem (15-0, 9 Kos), ea Las Vegas, tla nka kaShoBox veteran and San Antonio native Adam Lopez (19-3-2, 9 Kos) in an eight-round 122-pound bout. In a matchup of undefeated junior welterweights, Cleveland’s Montana Love (12-0-1, 6 Kos) khutlela ho *ShoBox* in an eight-round showdown with New Orleans’ Jerrico Walton (16-0, 7 Kos). A a qalang gia ea telecast, undefeated junior middleweights Derrick Colemon Jr. (11-0, 8 Kos), ea Detroit, and Joseph Jackson (15-0, 12 Kos), ea North Carolina, will square off in an eight-round 154-pound bout.

Tickets bakeng sa ketsahalo, which is promoted by GH3 Promotions and King’s Promotions are $100, $75 le $50 le ho rekoa kawww.2300arena.com

Cleveland’s Mattice (15-1-1, 11 Kos) is coming off his most significant win to date, an eight-round TKO of previously undefeated Michael Dutchover last September on *ShoBox*. The fight was stopped due to a deep gash on Dutchover caused by a clean right hand from Mattice. The judges’ scorecards were split at the time of the stoppage. Mattice will be making his sixth start on the prospect developmental series, including a close loss to Will Madera in 2019, a split decision win and a split draw with Zhora Hamazaryan in 2018, and a knockout of Rolando Chinea. The 29-year-old hopes a convincing win over the top-10 ranked Gonzalez will move him closer to a world title shot.

“A win would be huge for my career and put me in a great position,” Mattice said. “It would put me in the conversation with the top dogs of the division. I have to put on a great performance and let all those top fighters know that I’m here and ready to fight anyone. It’s a must-win for me, but it’s a big fight for both of us. He is ranked No. 7 by the IBF so this has the feel of a big fight. I think a win would put me in the top-10.”

Gonzalez (18-1-1, 14 Kos), ea Mexico City, has scored knockouts in 11 ea hae ea ho qetela 14 fights since suffering only loss of his career in just his sixth professional fight. The 22-year-old owns a career-best knockout of former interim world title challenger Jose Felix Jr. a 2018. Currently ranked No. 7 ke IBF ka 135 lik'hilograma tse, Gonzalez made his U.S. debut in December on the non-televised undercard of the Jermall Charlo vs. Dennis Hogan event at Barclays Center in Brooklyn last December.

“I am excited to be fighting in the United States and I am thrilled for my fight to be shown on SHOWTIME,” said Gonzalea. “So many fighters started their career on ShoBox and have become World Champions.”

Aleem compiled a 65-10 record as an amateur and was a five-time Golden Gloves State Champion in Michigan. He finished third at the National Golden Gloves in 2010 le 2011 pele ho retelehela litsebi a 2011. The 29-year-old recently relocated his training camp to Las Vegas, where he has sparred with Jessie Magdaleno, Nonito Donaire and Jhack Tepora. Aleem, who is trained by Terry Markowski, will face the toughest test of his career in the veteran Lopez.

“All my hard work is paying off and now I get to show it on the big stage,” Aleem said. “I am looking forward to earning new fans and staying on a roll. I know Lopez is a really tough fighter with something to prove. He’s been here before so I know he’s ready for the challenge. This is a steppingstone to ultimately get where I want to be, and that’s fighting for a world title, bigger paydays and more exposure. Qetellong, I don’t just want to win, I want to dominate. Winning isn’t good enough – I also have to look good while doing it.”

Lopez was an accomplished amateur who won six national titles and held a No. 1 boemong bo, but he has had an up and down career as a pro. The 29-year-old started his career with 15 straight victories yet he has suffered a few setbacks as his level of opposition has dramatically increased. Lopez was undefeated and one win away from challenging for a world championship before losing to current unified 122-pound champion Daniel Roman in a title eliminator in 2017 ka Showtime. Lopez, who will break his own record ofShoBox appearances when he steps into the ring for the eighth time, will face his sixth undefeated opponent on the series as he looks to get his career back on track.

“Aleem is a pretty good fighter, but I think my experience is going to be a factor,” Lopez said. “He hasn’t fought top-tier guys with the exception of Marcus Bates. I have been in the big fights and this is his first time doing this. I am on a three-fight winning streak and I have rededicated myself to the sport. I have a new trainer, Chato Martinez, and a whole new camp. I can’t wait to show that I am back.”

The flashy Love was an accomplished amateur who compiled a 174-13 rekoto. The 25-year-old southpaw will return for his third test on *ShoBox* as he seeks a convincing victory. In his first bout on the series, he won a majority decision over Samuel Teah in 2018 and followed that up with a split draw a few months later against Kenneth Sims Jr. Rata, who has sparred with Adrien Broner and Robert Easter Jr., will face what should be his most dangerous opponent in the fellow-undefeated Walton.

“Walton is a decent fighter, but I feel he is still green and he doesn’t have that much experience,” Love said. “I know he is tough, but I am taking this to the next level. He’s just a stepping stone. It’s exciting to fight under the bright lights. Some guys fold, but I was made for this. I am not looking past him, but this will take my career to the next level. We are both undefeated and not many guys take risks like this, but this shows I am a true fighter. My name is Montana “Too Pretty Love” and I am fighting on Valentine’s Day, so I will be giving a lot of love out on February 14.”

The 29-year-old Walton was born and raised in New Orleans, where he rescued his mother and sister from the flood waters of Hurricane Katrina when he was just 13 le lilemo li. Left homeless, the family relocated to Houston, where Walton competed as an amateur. Walton turned professional in 2014 and has been perfect through his first 16 lintoa, including a career-best win over former super bantamweight world champion Victor Terrazas in 2019. The boxer-puncher, who is trained by Bobby Benton and fought six times last year, will face the first undefeated opponent of his career in Love.

“I have seen Montana fight before. I know he is flashy in the Adrien Broner mode, but other than that I do not know too much about him,” Walton said. “This opportunity is a blessing. The world is going to get to see me and hear my story. I’m from New Orleans and it was a struggle for me growing up, so this is a great opportunity. I never in a million years thought that I would be in this position. I just need to seize the moment and get the victory.”

Feela 20 le lilemo li, Colemon started boxing at the age of 4 and honed his craft at the original Kronk Gym under Emanuel Steward until his passing in 2012. Colemon had a 135-fight amateur career and was a four-time national amateur champion in the junior division. He turned professional when he was 18 years old and has eight knockouts in his first 11 setsebi lintoa. Colemon, who is trained by Marlon Thomas, will face by far the toughest test of his career in Jackson, a fellow undefeated yet untested prospect.

“I am physically and mentally prepared more than I ever have been,” Colemon said. “I know Jackson is undefeated and tough, so I know I’m in for a big test. This is the next step in my career, and I feel that I will be not only the next great champion that has fought onShoBox, but the next great fighter out of Detroit. I am ready to show the world my talents. February 14 will put my name in the minds of boxing fans all over the world.”

The 31-year-old Jackson got a late start as a professional yet has been active, including three fights in 2019 and three in 2018. O ile a o na le 12 KOs in 15 lintoa, including knockouts in seven of his last eight bouts. The Greensboro native will fight outside of North Carolina for the first time in his career when he takes on the undefeated Colemon.

“I know Colemon is tough, and he had a long amateur career,” Jackson said. “He will come to fight, but I prepare for anything. That is what this sport is all about. I am looking forward to showcasing my talent to the world.”

Barry Tompkins will call the action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. A phethahatso mohlahisi ke Gordon Hall le Richard Gaughan ho hlahisa le Rick Phillips tataisa.

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Ka *ShoBox: The New isa molokong o mong*

Tloha ha e thehoa ka July 2001, ea ka kelotlhoko acclaimed Showtime papading ya ditebele tsa letoto, *ShoBox: The New isa molokong o mong* o ea hlahisa bacha talenta matched thata. The *ShoBox* filosofi ke ho televise e thabisang, le bongata-ba khahlisang le ba tlhōlisano mollo ha a ntse a ho fana ka ho paka fatše bakeng sa a ikemiselitse monyetla a ikemiselitse ho loantša bakeng sa lefatse le tlotla. Ba bang ba ho hōla lenane la 81 bahlabani ba ileng ba hlaha ka *ShoBox* le a maemogodimo ho Garner lefatše litlotla akarelletsa: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothea Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Pauluse Williams le ho feta.

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DAVIES ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES JAMES KIRKLAND CO-PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH WARRIORS BOXING

December 15, 2019 FNU47 Leave a ho hlahisa maikutlo

**San Antonio, Texas** – **Davies Entertainment** is proud to announce that knockout artist **James Kirkland** (34-2, 30 KO) has signed a two year, six fight co-promotional deal with Warriors Boxing (who have worked on previous fight cards with the likes of PBC, Top Rank, Khauta Boy, Etc) . After a four year layoff, Kirkland returned to the ring in August of 2019 and has won his first two fights convincingly by way of knockout.

Kirkland has been one of boxing’s most explosive fighters with his sights set on lining up a huge fight with major contenders in 2020 and gradually working his way back into world title contention. This deal will provide the vicious southpaw the opportunity of achieving that and more.

“My only goal has been to get back on top and with this kind of team surrounding me I feel like it’s only a matter of time before it happens,” said Kirkland.

Kirkland will be in attendance at tonight’s Terrence Crawford fight in New York.

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33rd annual Ring 8 Holiday Event & Moketeng oa likhau Dec. 8 a New York

November 12, 2019 FNU47 Leave a ho hlahisa maikutlo

Amanda Serrano, Adama Kownacki, Iran Barkley, Junior Jones and Tim Witherspoon among 2019 major award winners

NEW YORK (November 11, 2019) – The 33rd annual Ring 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony will be held Sunday afternoon (12:30-5:30 p.m. LE), December 8, ka Russo oa On The Bay a Howard Beach, New York.

Ring 8 o profetile eona 2019 ke baabelwadikabelo go (bona ho feletseng Lethathamong le ka tlaase), headlined by Fighter of the Decade Amanda “Real Deal” Serrano (37-1-1, 27 Kos), of Brooklyn by way of Puerto Rico; undefeated heavyweight contender (Ntoa se ea Year) Adam “Babyface” Kownacki (20-0, 15 Kos), of Brooklyn by way of Poland; Legend Award winners three-time, three division world champion Iran “The Blade” Barkley (43-19,1 27 Kos), ea Bronx, and two-time, two-division world champion Junior “Poison” Jones (50-6, 28 Kos), ho Brooklyn; and two-time world heavyweight champion “Terrible” Tim Witherspoon (55-13-1, 28 Kos), tsa Philadelphia, the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award winner.

2019 Ring 8 Khau bafenyi

Ntoa se ea lilemong tse leshome tse: Amanda Serrano

Ntoa se ea Year: Adama Kownacki

Legends Award: Iran Barkley & Junior Jones,

Muhammad Ali Humanitarian: Tim Witherspoon

Sam Kellerman Media Award: Gerry Cooney & Randy Gordon

Long & Meritorious Service: Daryl Peoples

Uncrowned Champion: John Capobianco

Tsepo ea ho ea Year: Left “2 Gunz” Gonzalez

Member of the Year: James Monteverde

NYS Official of the Year: Waleska Roldan

Mokoetlisi ya Year: Scott Lopeck

Manager of the Year: Keith Connolly

Community Service khau: Michael Corleone

Amateur of the Year: Nisa Rodriguez

Hardcore Official ya Year: Michael “Biggie” O’Conner

Good Guy Award: Peter Frutkoff

The famous Jack Johnson Exhibit will be on display, Gerry Cooney will conducted a book signing and special guests will also be on hand.

David Diamante will once again serve as the event’s Master of Ceremonies.

Tickets ba $125.00 include a complete brunch with cocktail hour upon entry, lateloa ke are siting on ka moketeng oa likhau, lijo tsa mantsiboea le lijo tse theolelang, le holimo-rekisoang bula bareng ho pholletsa le thapama. Ho na le tla boela ho be ka pelong lelong ea papali ea litebele Lihopotso. This event is expected to sell-out and everybody is urged to purchase tickets as soon as possible to secure favorable seating. Donations of any denomination are welcome for those unable to attend the festivities.

Program ads are available for Back Cover ($500.00), Inside Front or Back Cover ($400.00), Full Page ($200.00), Half-Page ($100.00), le Quarter-Page ($60.00). The deadline for all ads is November 24, 2019. All checks for tickets or journal ads should be payable to Ring 8 (credit cards are acceptable). Checks and journal ads should be mailed to Ring 8, P.O. Lebokose le leqepheng la 89, Massapequa Park, NY 11762

For additional information about Ring 8 kapa eona selemo le selemo Holiday Events le moketeng oa likhau, contact Ring 8 president Charflie Norkus (516.781.3065 or Bob Duffy (516.313.2304), or go online towww.Ring8ny.com bakeng sa tlhahisoleseding e.

Russo ea On The Bay e teng ka 162-45 Crossbay Blvd. a Howard Beach (718.843.5055).

KA Ring 8: Thehoa 1954 ka e beago mo-prizefighter, Jack Grebelsky, Ring 8 became the eighth subsidiary of what was then known as the National Veteran Boxers Association — hence, RING “8″ — and today the organization’s motto remains: Boraditebele Ho thusa Boxers.

Ring 8 e ka botlalo ikemiseditse ho tšehetsa batho ba se nang ka papading ya ditebele tsa motseng o ba ba ka nna a batla thuso ya ka dipehelo tsa ho lefa rente, ditshenyehelo tsa bongaka, kapa eng kapa eng eo tswelopele e amohelehang ya ho hlokahala.

Le tsoele pele ho mola gowww.Ring8ny.com se eketsehileng ka Ring 8, sehlopha se seholo ea mofuta oa eona United States ba ba fetang 350 litho tsa. Selemo le selemo botho boss battle feela $30.00 le e mong le setho e lokelwa ke e buffet lijo tsa mantsiboea ka Ring 8 kgwedi le kgwedi libokeng tsa, excluding July and August. All active boxers, tsenwe le ya seporofesenale, ba tlamehile ho e seomodiro Ring 8 yearly membership. Guests of Ring 8 litho tsa ba amohela ka tsenyehelo ea feela $7.00 bakeng sa motho,.