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Steve Upsher Chambers to have homecoming bout this Friday night at Stadium Holiday Inn in Philadelphia

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Frank De Alba to fight Bernardo Gomez Uribe for UBF Lightweight title in main event; Plus Farah Ennis, Raynell Williams, Miguel Cruz, Xamuyee Figueroa, Christopher Brooker and Leo Hall
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Philadelphia (Tej zaum 27,2015)—No hnub Friday hmo ntuj nyob rau ntawm lub Stadium Holiday

Inn nyob rau hauv Philadelphia, King’s Promotions presents a great night of championship boxing that will headlined by 10-round UBF Lightweight championship bout between Frankie De Alba (15-1-2, 5 KO lub) thiab Bernardo Gomez Uribe (14-3, 10 KO lub).
In one of the 8-round co-features, Steve Upsher Chambers (24-4-1, 6 KO lub) returns to the city where he cut his teeth as a professional to take on Alejandro Rodriguez (24-16-1, 14 KO lub) nyob rau hauv ib tug Jr. Welterweight sib ntau sib tw.
Chambers, who came originally to Philadelphia with former Heavyweight title challenger, “Fast” Eddie Chambers, tiv thaiv 23 times and the famed Blue Horizon in Philadelphia and will be making his first start in the City of Brotherly Love in almost 6 xyoo.
“I have been training hard and working on opening my new gym with (hnav contender) Rod Salka,” said Upsher.
“I am on weight already and I feel good. We will be fighting at 142 phaus.”
Upsher is ready to show the fans how far his abilities have grown since he turned pro in Philadelphia in 2003 thaum nws yog ib 18 xyoo.
“I am happy to be coming back to Philadelphia. I want to show people how far I have come and see the improvement that I have made as a fighter.”
Despite losing his three bouts to the likes of former world champions Luis Collazo and Andre Berto as well as then-undefeated prospect Eddie Gomez, Upsher was competitive in all those bouts and grew tremendously from those experiences.
“It showed that I can compete against that level of fighter. Plus everyone of those guys was bigger than me. Kuv yog ib tug natural 140 pounder and can make 135 if the right opportunity presented itself.”
Chambers went back to his native Pittsburgh to train in neighboring city Coal Center, PA.
“My mind is set on winning a world title at 140 phaus. After the three losses, I cant afford any missteps. People see about the losses. I know I have the ability to be a world champion and on Tej zaum 29 that will start to show.”
On the veteran opponent, Rodriguez, Upsher said, “I know he is tough and from Mexico. I will look at a little film before the fight and go from there. I really don’t worry about what he will do. He should worry about me. This fight is redemption for me. It’s a start and then I would like to right all of the losses. But first I am looking for a dominant performance on Friday then I want to end all doubts.”
An outstanding undercard has been assembled.
Nyob rau hauv 6-round bouts:
Farah Ennis (21-2, 12 KO lub) ntawm Philadelphia yuav tua Michael Gbenga (20-19, 20 KO lub) ntawm Accra, Ghana in a Super Middleweight bout.
Yav tas los U.S. Olympian, Raynell Williams (7-0, 4 KO lub) ntawm Cleveland, OH will take on an opponent to be named in a Lightweight bout.
Welterweight Miguel Cruz (8-0, 7 KO lub) of Lake Mary, FL battles Juan Rodriguez (6-2-1, 5 KO lub) of Haymarket, VA..
Xamuyee Figueroa (7-0, 4 KO lub) of Ansco, PR will fight Jose Valderrama (4-9, 3 KO lub) ntawm Arecibo, PR in a Welterweight bout.
Brandon Bennett (18-1, 7 KO lub) ntawm Cincinnati, OH yuav square tawm nrog Rondale Hubbert (10-1-1, 6 KO lub) ntawm Minneapolis, MN in a Lightweight bout.
Demond Nicholson (12-1, 12 KO lub) ntawm Laurel, MD will battle German Perez (11-1, 3 KO lub) nyob rau hauv ib tug Middleweight sib ntau sib tw.
Leo Hall (5-0, 5 KO lub) ntawm Detroit, MI will risk his perfect mark against Lawrence Blakey (2-3, 1 KO) of Pennsylvania in a Light Heavyweight affair.
Caleb tsob nroj (6-0, 5 KO lub) ntawm Ashland City, TN will fight Jason Zabokrtsky (3-1, 3 KO lub) of Kansas in a Middleweight bout.
Rounding out the card in a 4-round bout will be Christopher Brooker (2-0, 2 KO lub) of Philadelphia fighting pro debuting Santario Martin ntawm Gainesville, FL in a Super Middleweight bout.
The Stadium Holiday Inn is located at 900 Packer Ave. nyob rau hauv Philadelphia
Daim pib no yog luv nqi ntawm $75 thiab & $50 and can be purchased at www.stadiumboxing.eventbrite.com los yog los ntawm hu xov tooj 610 587 5950

Lub 1 sib ntau sib tw yuav pib thaum 6:45 PM nrog rau cov qhov rooj qhib rau ntawm 6 PM.
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Frank De Alba to battle Bernardo Gomez Uribe for UBF Lightweight title to highlight card at Stadium Holiday Inn on May 29 nyob rau hauv Philadelphia

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Steve Upsher Chambers to fight Alejandro Rodriguez

Farah Ennis to battle Michael Gbenga

Plus undefeated Miguel Cruz, Christopher Brooker and Raynell Williams
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Philadelphia (Tej zaum 13,2015)-–Nyob rau hnub Friday hmo ntuj,Tej zaum 29, boxing comes to the Stadium Holiday Inn (900 Packer Avenue) in Philadelphia where some of the best names in Philadelphia boxing will be featured on a card promoted by King’s Promotions.
Nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim, Frank De Alba will compete for the UBF Lightweight title against Bernardo Gomez Uribe in a bout scheduled for 10-rounds.
De Alba ntawm Reading, PA has won 13 straight fights to raise his impressive mark to 15-1-2 nrog tsib knockouts.
Lub 27 year-old De Alba has wins over Andrew Bentley (1-0) & Benjamin Burgos (1-0). He won the UBF All Americas Super Featherweight title with 5th round stoppage over Pablo Batres. He has made two defenses of the belt which includes his last outing when he won an 8-round unanimous decision over Jose Bustos on Lub ob hlis ntuj 21.
Uribe of Guadalajara, Mexico muaj ib cov ntaub ntawv ntawm 14-3 nrog 10 knockouts.
Lub 25 year-old has won six in a row with the latest being a 7th round stoppage over Antonio Sanchez on April 19.
Nyob rau hauv ib co-feature, teeb heavyweight Farah Ennis will be in action in a 8-round bout against Michael Gbenga
Ennis of Philadelphia has a record of 21-2 nrog 12 knockouts.
This will be the 32 year-old Ennis first bout in 22 lub hlis. He has wins over Scott Sigmon (1-0), Bobby Jordan (6-0-1), Hero El Amin (11-2), Richard Pierson (11-2) and Anthony Hanshaw (23-2-2). Ennis captured the NABF Super Middleweight title with a win over Victor Lares. Ennis coming off a loss to current WBC Super Middleweight champion Badou Jack on July 19, 2013.
Gbenga of Accra, Ghana muaj ib cov ntaub ntawv ntawm 20-19 with all 20 wins coming via knockouts.
Gbenga has fought top competition such as Dean Francis, Ilunga Makubu, Andre Dirrell, current WBC Super Middleweight champion Badou Jack, Lennox Allen, Issac Chilemba, Travis Peterkin, Joe Smith Jr., Derrick Webster, Vyacheslav Shabranskyy, Trevor McCumby, Phillip Jackson Benson and in his last bout when he dropped an 8-round decision to Medzhid Bektemirov on April 18.
In a second co-feature, JR. Welterweight Steve Upsher will compete in an 8-round bout against Alejandro Rodriguez.
Upsher of Philadelphia has a record of 24-4-1 with six knockouts.
Lub 30 xyoo-laus, muab kev nyob rau hauv 2003 and went 24-1-1 win his first 26 xaus.
He has wins over Michael Weaver (2-0-1), Darrell Crenshaw (1-0) and Bayan Jargal (15-3). he is trying to break a three-fight losing streak where he took on former world champion Luis Collazo and undefeated prospect Eddie Gomez. His is coming off a decision loss to former world champion Andre Berto that took place on September 6, 2014.
Rodriguez of Guadalajra, Mexico muaj ib cov ntaub ntawv ntawm 24-16-1 nrog 14 knockouts.
Rodriguez has solid wins over John Carlo Aparicio (12-1), Ivan Perez (10-2), Daniel Evangelista (11-0-1), Hugo Hernandez (12-3-1). Nyob rau hauv nws cov nag sib ntau sib tw, Rodriguez won a 8-round unanimous decision over Fernando Ayala on May 2.
Also appearing in 8-round bouts will be undefeated welterweight Miguel Cruz (8-0, 7 KO lub) of Lake Mary, IBCE, Featherweight Brandon Bennett (18-1, 7 KO lub) ntawm Cincinnati, OH, and Middleweight Demond Nicholson (12-1, 12 KO lub) ntawm Laurel, MD.
Taking part in 6-round bouts will former U.S. Olympian Raynell Williams (7-0, 4 KO lub). Williams will fight in a lightweight bout scheduled for 6-rounds
Rounding out the card in a 4-round bout will be undefeated super middleweight Christopher Brooker (2-0, 2 KO lub) ntawm Philadelphia.
Daim pib no yog luv nqi ntawm $75 thiab & $50 and can be purchased atwww.stadiumboxing.eventbrite.com los yog los ntawm hu xov tooj 610 587 5950

Lub 1 sib ntau sib tw yuav pib thaum 6:45 PM nrog lub qhov rooj qhib rau ntawm 6 PM.
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Alyson DeRenzis wins Boxcino Bracket Challenge

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Philadelphia, PA (Tej zaum 6, 2015)— Banner Promotions is pleased to announce that Alyson DeRenzis has taken first place in the Boxcino Bracket Challenge.
Alyson will take home the grand prize of two ringside tickets to the Boxcino finals that will take place on Tej zaum 22 nyob rau hauv Corona, California, a full roundtrip for two to the finals, complete with a hotel stay and meals for two, as well as a guest invitation to the pre-fight weigh in and post fight press conference. Alyson will also receive two Boxcino t-shirts.
The runner-up is Matt Andrzejewski. Matt will have two tickets to the finals and two Boxcino t-shirts.
Banner Promotions would like to thank all contestants for their interest and participation!
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Boxcino 2015 Finals on ESPN “Friday Night Fights” Tej zaum 22, Crown, XWS LI

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TXIV YAWG, California. (Tej zaum 5, 2015) – Junior middleweight Brandon Adams (16-1, 12 Kos) is returning to a familiar situation. After coming up short in last year’s Boxcino finals and suffering the only loss of his career, the Los Angeles-native dropped down one weight class and fought his way back to the 10-round championship fight.

Adams faces the smooth boxing skills of John Thompson (16-1, 5 Kos) ntawm Newark, New Jersey on Friday, Tej zaum 22, los ntawm cov Omega khoom Sab nraum zoov Arena nyob rau hauv Corona, California. nyob rau hauv lub Boxcino 2015 junior middleweight championship.

The Boxcino Finals is televised on ESPN lub “Friday Night Fights” (ESPN2 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) and is co-promoted through Arthur Pelullo’s Banner Promotions and Ken Thompson’s Thompson Boxing Promotions.

“Everything is good, training is going well,” Brandon Adams hais tias. “Kuv‘m still in shape from my last fight and I’m coming to get what is mine. I’m going to put on a performance that will make everyone proud.”

“My training camp has been great,” John Thompson hais tias. “Kuv‘ve been working hard, staying hungry. I have one day on my mind and that is May 22nd.”

Tickets for the Boxcino Finals are priced at $50, $70, & $100, and are available for purchase online at ThompsonBoxing.com los yog los ntawm hu xov tooj 714-935-0900.

Nyob rau hauv lub co-feature, heavyweight talents Donovan Dennis (14-2, 11 Kos) ntawm Cleveland, Ohio and Andrey Fedosov (27-3, 22 Kos) of Russia will meet in a 10-round fight to determine the Boxcino 2015 heavyweight champion.

Dennis and Fedosov have electrified the crowds leading up to the tournament finals. They both showed off their freight train like power by knocking out their respective opponents in the Boxcino quarter and semifinals.

“I’ve been in Los Angeles for training camp, getting good sparring,” Donovan Dennishais tias. “Kuv know Andrey will be ready, and so will I.”

“I’m glad that I’ve made it into the finals of this great tournament on ESPN,” Andrey Fedosov hais tias. “Kuv‘m training very hard in Los Angeles and I’m confident that I will win the fight.”

“I’m looking forward to the Boxcino finals,” said Artie Pelullo, president of Banner Promotions. “The finals will be terrific with two exciting and compelling fights.”

“We couldn’t be anymore excited to be a part of this wonderful tournament that has a long history of producing boxing stars,” said Ken Thompson, tus thawj tswj hwm ntawm Thompson Boxing. “All four boxers understand what’s on the line, and I’m positive they’ll come out hungry and put on a tremendous boxing showcase.”

Additional information on the undercard will be announced shortly.
The Omega Products Outdoor Arena is located at 1681 California Ave., Crown, XWS LI 92881 and can be reached at 951-737-7447. Qhov rooj qhib rau ntawm 5:45 p.m. PT and the first bout begins at 6:15 p.m. PT.

For additional information please visit www.banner-promotions.com& ThompsonBoxing.com thiab. Txog cov qhia tshiab rau peb cov neeg sib ntaus, txheej xwm, thiab kev txhawb nqa tawm, please check our Facebook page, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram@bannerboxing thiab @ThompsonBoxing.
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Provodnikov popular at Mayweather – Pacquiao

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Philadelphia, PA (Tej zaum 4, 2015)— This past weekend in Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao fought in what was the most anticipated bout in a generation. Several big name fighters were in attendance, but the one who appealed most to the hundreds of thousands of fans who flocked Sin City for the fight was “Lub Siberian Rocky” Ruslan Provodnikov.
Provodnikov posed for hundreds of pictures and signed countless autographs. He also participated in “Radio Row” where he talked on a plethora radio stations from around the country.
Provodnikov was also spotted and recognized by “A-List” celebrities who actually asked to take their pictures with the Jr. Welterweight star at the HBO/Showtime pre-fight,red carpet party.

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Two-time world champion Steve “USS” Cunningham signs with Al Haymon

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Philadelphia (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 21, 2015)–Former two-time world cruiserweight champion and current Heavyweight contender, Steve “USS” Cunningham has signed with adviser Al Haymon.
Cunningham of Philadelphia is excited about the prospects for his future.
“I’m looking forward to working with Al, he’s a genius at what he does. I’ve been watching him for several years and seeing all that he accomplishes for his fighters but have always been on the outside looking in due to contractual obligations. It finally lined up to where we can work together and it’s going to great. I believe my best fights have yet to be seen,”Hais Cunningham
Cunningham has a record of 28-7 nrog 13 knockouts. He won the IBF Cruiserweight championship when he traveled to Poland and defeated Krzysztof Wlodarczyk on May 26, 2007. He defended the title by stopping Marco Huck via 12th round stoppage in Bielfield, Germany on December 29, 2007. Cunningham became a two-time champion on June 5, 2010 when he stopped Troy Ross in five rounds.
Cunningham is coming off a controversial split decision defeat to Vyacheslav Glazkov on Lub peb hlis ntuj 14 nyob rau hauv Montreal.
Steve and his wife/manager Livvy will be honored no hnub Friday night at the 90th annual BWAA Awards dinner as they will receive the Bill Crawford Courage Award for their perseverance while their 9-year old daughter Kennedy went through a life saving heart transplant last December.
The awards dinner will take place at Capitale in New York City.
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John Thompson reflects on Boxcino semifinal win and looks forward towards the final on May 22

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Newark, NJ (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 21, 2015)— John “Apollo Kidd” Thompson has begun preparations for his Tej zaum 22 Boxcino final bout against Brandon Adams. (17-1, 12 KO lub).
Lub sib ntaus yuav muab qhov chaw nyob Friday, Tej zaum 22 nyob rau hauv Corona, California and will live on ESPNFriday Hmo ntuj Fights.
Thompson is in Virginia, training under Kay Koroma and he is looking to win the prestigious tournament against Thompson in the 10-round bout at the Omega Products International Outdoor Arena in Corona, California.
Thompson (16-1, 5 KO lub) is coming off a 8-round split decision over previously undefeated Stanyslav Skorokhod on April 10 nyob rau hauv Npelehees, PA.
“I outboxed the guy,” Hais Thompson. I focused on what I needed to focus on and that was using my jab. I also focused on not to exchange and bang with him and I did a pretty good job of that.”
“As well as I fought, I do not think that was even my best win.”
Now he looks towards Adams. Adams of Los Angeles has experience in the Boxcino finals as his only loss was to Willie Monroe Jr. in last year’s Middleweight finals.
“I am happy to be in the finals. This is an opportunity that will be the uprising of my career,” continued Thompson.
“Brandon is a brawler. He will have a few weeks to come up with a strategy to beat me.”
Said Thompson’s promoter, Vito Mielnicki of GH3 Promotions, “I believe we are longer, been in tougher and the better boxer. Brandon is a good fighter but I think he is too green. I know he had a brief amateur career and he could be too green for John.”
GH3 Promotions nta undefeated Middleweight Antoine Douglas, Super Middleweight lub Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, undefeated Super Bantamweight Adas Lopez raws li Jr. Middleweight John Thompson, Jr., undefeated Welterweight Jerrell Harris,undefeated Super Bantamweight Qa'id Muhammad, undefeated sib Oscar Bonilla thiab teeb Heavyweight Lavarn Harvell mus rau lub GH3 Promotions ruaj khov.
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Prize Promotions Tabs Russell Peltz and Brittany “Bam” Rogers for Matchmaking Duties

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Danbury, I (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 16, 2015)- At the beginning of April, newly licensed Connecticut boxing promoter A.J. Galante introduced his company, Nqi zog Promotions. Galante spoke of his goal of bringing “Old School” boxing to Connecticut.

To prove he is serious about his vision, Galante has turned his matchmaking over to Hall of Fame Philadelphia promoter, Russell Peltz along with one of the sports youngest and most promising promoters and matchmakers, Brittany “BAM”

Rogers.

“Russell is the definition of Old School matchmaking, he’s one of the last out there, so it was a no brainer for me to reach out to him, and I am honored that he is willing to work with me.” Galante hais, “His resume speaks for itself, I am extremely confident that working together, we will put on spectacular shows” Galante was also extremely excited to work with Brittany “BAM” Rogers, who works in conjunction with Russell Peltz,

“I’m often referred to as one of the youngest boxing people on the business side of things, but BAM is actually younger than me, and has been in the sport longer than me. I have a lot of respect for her and have been learning a lot through working with her.”

Ultimately Galante said what cemented his choice on his matchmakers, was a trip to Philladelphia in October, to attend a show promoted by both Peltz and Rogers, “When you think Philly boxing, you think gritty and exciting, and you can’t think Philadelphia boxing without Russell Peltz and Brittany Rogers, and I am looking forward to bringing those types of shows and that environment here to Connecticut.” It won’t be long for Galante to fulfill his promise, as his first show Danbury Fight Night, will take place onTej zaum 30 nyob rau ntawm lub Danbury Arena, in his hometown of Danbury, I.

The card is currently taking shape, and will be announced soon. Daim pib yuav raug muas los ntawm kev mus saib xyuas www.prizepromotions.net – Pricing: $100,$75, $50 & $25
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Boxcino 2015 Jr. Middleweight thiab Heavyweight semifinals yuav tsum tau nyob rau Friday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 10 nyob rau Sands Twv txiaj yuam pov Resort nyob rau hauv Npelehees, PA

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Philadelphia (Lub peb hlis ntuj 31, 2015)–Nws yog tsawg tshaj li ob lub lis piam deb ntawm lub semifinals ntawm lub Boxcino 2015 Heavyweight thiab JR. Middleweight tournaments uas yuav muab qhov chaw rau hnub Friday yav hmo ntuj, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 10 thiab yuav tsum tau nyob rau hauv lub Sands Resort nyob rau hauv twv txiaj yuam pov Npelehees, PA.

 

Tus yeeb yam yuav tawm hauv TV nyob rau ESPN lub Friday Night Fights nrog lub Boxcino semifinal fights pib thaum 9 PM ET.

 

Tag nrho cov semifinal bouts yog teem rau yim rounds.

 

Nyob rau hauv lub Heavyweight faib, Andrey Fedosov (26-3, 21 KO lub) yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauv Lenroy Thomas (19-3, 8 KO lub). Fedosov is coming off a first round pounding of Nate Heaven while Thomas won a 7-round drawbreaker over former U.S. Olympian Jason Estrada.

 

Nyob rau hauv lub thib ob semifinal, Razvan Cojanu (13-1, 7 KO lub) yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauv Donovan Dennis (11-1, 9 KO lub).

 

Cojanu yog tuaj tawm ib tug 7-round drawbreaker yeej tshaj Ed Tug ciav thaum Dennis nres Steve Vukosa nyob rau hauv 4-rounds.

 

Nyob rau hauv lub JR. Middleweight faib, Stanyslav Skorokhod (9-0, 7 KO lub) battles John Thompson (15-1, 5 KO lub).

 

Skorokhod heev impressive nyob rau hauv kev tshem tawm Michael Moore nyob rau hauv plaub rounds. Thompson coj ib tug rau round unanimous kev txiav txim siab tshaj Ricardo Pinnel.

 

Brandon Adams (16-1, 11KO lub) battles Vito Gasparyan (15-3-5, 8 KO lub).

 

Adams nres Alex Perez nyob rau hauv tsib rounds thaum Gasparyan yeej ib tug rau-round unanimous kev txiav txim siab tshaj yav tas los undefeated Xime-oos Hardy.

 

Ib tug tag nrho undercard yuav qhia tawm uas tsocai.

 

This event starts at 7pm. Daim pib cov nqi $100, $75, $50. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com, 1-800-745-3000 and at the box office at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center.

Rau ntawv, hu: Marc Abrams ntawm marc@banner-promotions.com

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Steve “USS” Cunningham chimes nyob rau hauv on teeb meem kev txiav txim siab nyob rau hauv Glazkov sib ntaus

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Philadelphia (Lub peb hlis ntuj 17, 2015)–Nyob rau hauv lub aftermath ntawm nws IBF tshem tawm sib ntau sib tw no yav dhau los Saturday nyob rau ntawm lub Tswb Centre nyob rau hauv Montreal, yav tas los ob-lub sij hawm cruiserweight ntiaj teb no yeej thiab tam sim no Heavyweight contender Steve “USS” Cunningham xav qhia nws cov ntaub ntawv mus rau dab tsi lub boxing ntiaj teb no pom, thiab hais tias yog cov tsis ncaj ncees lawm tus txiv neej tau nws txhais tes tsa.
Lub saib pej xeem pom tau hais tias Cunningham tswj lub sib ntau sib tw thiab tawm tsaws Vyacheslav Glazkov nyob rau hauv yim ntawm lub kaum ob rounds nrog jabs ua zoo txawm thiab Cunningham tsaws ntau hwj chim txhaj tshuaj rau lub suab nkauj 123-84.
Nyob rau hauv tag nrho cov, Cunningham tawm txawb Glazkov los ntawm 208 punches thiab tawm tsaws nws 180-144 tshaj lub kaum ob puag ncig sib ntaus sib tua.
“Cov zauv, lub xaav, cov kev yees duab, tsis muaj leej twg ntawm nws cov lus dag,” Hais Cunningham.
“Saib cov stats. Saib nws lub ntsej muag. Tus txiv neej nti tawm nws ncauj npog ncig sab peb lub sij hawm vim hais tias nws yeej twb tsis muaj lus teb rau dab tsi kuv ua rau nws. Kuv twb ua phem rau nws rau hauv lub cev. Nws ces kaum txawm thov nrog nws hais tias nws xav tau ib tug knockout nyob rau hauv lub kawg puag ncig tuav kuv. Cas ob hais plaub muab nws yim rounds thiab lwm muab nws xya. Yog vim li cas thab sib ntaus sib tua yog cov khoom no yuav tshwm sim? Kuv outworked nws, tawm tsaws nws thiab ntaus nws txhua txhua txoj kev uas tau. Nws suav hais tias yog Puncher tuaj mus rau hauv kev sib ntaus tab sis raws li kev sib ntaus loj hlob nws yog kuv taug kev nws down ua kom nws sib ntaus.”
“Thaum yuav tus kiv cua tau nkees ntawm tag nrho cov kev txiav txim siab phem? What can the fighters do about that? It has to be the fans that pay the money. Look at my rematch with Tomasz Adamek and now this fight. Txoj cai tam sim no, Kuv yuav tsum tau ib tug yuav tsum challenger sib ntaus rau Heavyweight championship ntawm lub ntiaj teb no tab sis vim yog cov phem cov txiav txim, Kuv puas yuav tau xav txog kuv tom ntej no txav.”