תג ארכיון: פורטו ריקו

Great night for Fresh Productions Boxing

Before a euphoric crowd at the Tomás Donés Coliseum of Fajardo, פורטו ריקו, Abimael ‘Hands of StoneOrtíz (6-0-1, 4 קוס) של Cidra, won by way of a sudden 5ה round technical knockout over former Olympian Jantony Ortíz (8-1, 4 קוס) of Humacao, in a scheduled eight rounds fight at the super bantamweight division.

 

 

 

Jantony visited the canvas twice in the fifth round by body shots.

 

 

 

Thanks to the fans that came together to the fight. Jantony is a great opponent, but we knew we had to beat him, but that was not going to be a easy task because of his great boxing abilities. Thanks to Fresh Productions Boxing for trusting me and giving me this scenario to show what can I do and grateful to Jantony for the opportunity to fight himsaid an excited Abimael Ortiz, who in his last bout beat defeated Promotions Miguel Cotto prospect and localist Josean ‘El Tren’ פיגרואה, by technical knockout in the eighth and final round of an exciting fight.

 

 

 

For the vacant WBC FECARBOX Lightweight title, Dominican Alfredo ‘Ojo’ סנטיאגו (10-0, 3 קוס) looked impressive by winning by 4ה-round TKO over dangerous Argentine Cristian Miño (19-2, 17 קוס) ב 10 rounds agreed duel.

 

 

 

Thanks to the CMB and Fresh Productions for this opportunity. Now with the victory I will be among the best lightweights in the world and ready to fight them” סעיד סנטיאגו.

 

 

 

סנטיאגו, has notable victories over former Mexican Olympian Arturo Santos Reyes and world contender Jayson Velez, פורטו ריקו.

 

 

 

The freshly ranked # 20 על ידי מועצת אגרוף העולם (WBC) at junior welterweight Subriel Matias (11-0, 11קוס), of Fajardo, scored a impressive 4ה-round TKO victory over Breidis Prescott (31-13, 22 קוס).

 

 

 

Matias sent Prescott to the canvas in the third round with a resounding left hook to the face and the next round, Matias landed a upper to the jaw that sent the Colombian to the canvas again, and after overcoming the referee eight count, he retired from combat.

 

 

 

במצגת האחרונה שלו, Matías defeated Mexican prospect Adrián ‘Diamante’ כוכבים (28-1, 24 קוס) by technical knockout in the fourth round. בנוסף, the Puerto Rican puncher has fast wins over Jeffrey Fontánez, former Venezuelan Olympian Patrick López, Brazilian puncher Joaquim Carneiro and world challenger Daulis Prescott, brother of Breidis.

 

 

 

Jovanie ‘El Lobito’ סנטיאגו (11-0-1, 8 קוס), of Dorado defeated by technical knockout in the fifth round the Colombian Andres Figueroa (9-3, 5 קוס) in a duel scheduled for 8 rounds in the maximum weight of 142 קילו.

 

 

 

סנטיאגו, defeated in his last fight former world champion DeMarcus Corley by unanimous decision. Also in his resume he has a victory over Antonio ‘El CaciqueOrtíz, who was unbeaten in six starts.

 

 

 

In other matches, Angel ‘El GalloSuárez (8-2, 3 קוס) of Guaynabo, defeated by unanimous decision Francisco ‘Monkey’ רודריגס (4-4-1) of Santa Isabel. The judges scored 60-54, 60-54 ו 59-55.

 

 

 

Four round bouts:

 

 

 

At the maximum weight of 153 קילו, Patrick Cora won by technical knockout in the second round over Orlando Fernandez. ב 135 קילו, Steven Ruidiaz, of Canovanas, knocked out Héctor González of Coamo in two rounds. ב 130 קילו, Jose Aguirre, של ארסיבו, dominated Michael Estrada, of Fajardo. The three judges scored 40-36. In the bantamweight division Alexis Diaz beat Luis Torres by majority decision. The judges scored 40-37, 39-37 ו 38-38. Debutant Bryan Álvarez of Cayey, won by unanimous decision over Emilio Rivera at 122 קילו.

 

WATCH ALL THE FIGHTS HERE:

 

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אגרוף לעולם 5K זכו להצלחה בפורטו ריקו

פורטו ריקו (יולי 30, 2018) – ביום ראשון האחרון (22 ביולי) בקאגואס, פורטו ריקו, אגרוף למען העולם ביצע ריצת 5K, ששימש כגיוס תרומות עבור מתקן The Make A Wish של פורטו ריקו . המתקן (בית) מאכלס ילדים חולי סרטן ומחלות סופניות אחרות. המתקן נגרם נזקים גדולים עקב הוריקן מריה .

 

 

 

נותנת החסות הראשית הייתה ה- WBC ותכנית WBC Cares שלהם.

 

 

 

לא פחות מ 20 מגדולי הלוחמים בפורטו ריקו השתתפו בהליכה כמו:

 

 

 

טיטו טרינידד, חואנמה לופז, ג'ון “ילד הברזל” קלדרון, אורלנדו “התופעה” צלב, אלכס ” התינוק” סנצ'ז, דניאל “פיפין” אלישיה, Daniel Santos, ויקטור “לובי” קאלג'ה, ג'וזו דיקי קמאצ'ו, נלסון ” ה- Fueguete” דייפה, מק וויליאמס, אנג'ל ” האביספה” צ'אקון, סמואל סראנו, אלפרד “הסלסרו” מדרגות, אנג'ל “צ'ולו” אספדה, אנדי ” ההוריקן” אוגוסט, ישו רוחאס, מני מלדנדו (olimpico), אריסטידס גונזלס וג'ון ג'ון מולינה.

 

 

 

כמו כן הייתה אמו של טרינידד, דונה אירמה, ששירת מעל א 1000 קערות של מרק העוף המפורסם שלה.

 

 

 

מרצדס סימונס, שהוא חבר מועצת המנהלים של Boxing For The World וכן מנכ"ל מבצעי Girl Girl היה נלהב מההשתתפות באירוע הגדול.

 

 

 

“אנו כל כך שמחים כי אגדות האיגרוף של פורטו ריקו יצאו לתמוך במטרה חשובה מאוד זו. הבניין חיוני עבור אותם ילדים במצוקה, ואנחנו בדרך להשבתת המתקן לאחר הנזק הנורא שנגרם לו במהלך ההוריקן. ה- WBC באמת הגיע, ובאמת עזר מאוד לגיוס הכספים הזה.” אמר סימונס.

 

 

 

“WBC עשתה דבר נהדר. הודעתי להם שחגורת הקונטיננטל WBC של דניאל אלישיאה וחגורת NABF נגנבו מהבית שלו בזמן שהוא עבר כימותרפיה. כשפניתי למאוריסיו סולימאן וג'יל דיימונד מה- WBC, ללא היסוס הם הסכימו לעשות מחדש את החגורות וגם לתת חסות על 5k”

 

 

 

 

“המהדורה הראשונה של אגרוף לעולם 5k, פרויקט של אני עובד עבור הקרן העולמית עלה על ציפיותינו,” אמר אבנר דיסילבה, נשיא אני עובד עבור הקרן העולמית. “לראשונה בתולדות פורטו ריקו הצלחנו לאחד אגדות אגרוף מתחת לגג אחד למען מטרה נהדרת . אייקוני האגרוף הללו שינו את כפפות האגרוף לסניקרס ורצו / הלכו לעזור לנזקקים. זו תחילתו של המודל החדש שלנו, למקסם את טווח ההגעה שלהם כדי להביא מודעות לצרכים ההומניטריים לא רק באי אלא בעולם כולו. כל אחד צריך לעשות את שלו, לא רק עם מילים אלא עם פעולות. אנו אסירי תודה על התמיכה המוחלטת ומקווים שעוד ספורטאים ואנשים יצטרפו לתנועה שלנו. כבר קיבלנו שיחות ששאלנו על האירוע הבא שלנו ועל כך אנו אסירי תודה.”

 

 

 

 

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WBO News: Wilfredo Gómez crowned ‘Honorific Champion’ of the World Boxing Organization

Photo by Victor Planas / WBO

 

 

In a crowed activity held in Arecibo, the World Boxing Organization (WBO), with the collaboration of former world champion Samuel ‘El Torbellino’ סראנו, brought together several former Puerto Rican world champions along with currents boxers to recognize the trajectory of former three-division world champion Wilfredo ‘Bazooka’ גומז.

 

 

 

Had the WBO existed in the Gómez era, he would have been our champion. But we still celebrate him because of his legacy in the ring and his great humility as a person. This belt that we preset to him today names him a WBO ‘Honorific Champion of Champions’, yet it is only a small sample of the affection and admiration that we have for him,” said WBO president Francisco ‘PacoValcárcel.

 

 

 

An excited Gomez said thatI thank with the WBO and Paco for their support and recognition on this day. תודה רבה. I am very happy with everyone who is here.

 

 

 

In addition to Valcárcel, Serrano and Gómez, former world champions Angel ‘Cholo’ אספדה, Alfredo ‘El Salsero’ מדרגות, Orlando Fernández, Ángel ‘La AvispaChacón, Josué ‘Dickie’ קמאצ'ו, Alex ‘El Nenewere present at the party Sánchez, John John Molina, Rafael del Valle, Iván Calderón, Daniel ‘La Cobra; Jimenez, Nelson Dieppa, Víctor ‘Luvi’ קאלג'ה, three times world title contender Wilfredo Rivera, former NABO champion Daniel ‘Pipino’ אלישיה, current boxers Víctor Bisbal, Jean Carlos ‘Lobo’ טורס, Wilfredo ‘BimbitoMéndez, Luis ‘PopeyeLebrón (WBO Latino Featherweight Champion) and amateur national youth champion Tatiana Ortíz.

 

 

 

Trainers Dennis Pantoja, Yoel Gonzalez, פליקס הפגאני Pintor, Margaro Cruz, as well as referees José Hiram Rivera and Roberto Ramírez, ג 'וניור, promoter Peter Rivera, and Chairman of the WBO Rankings C-ommittee, Edgardo López Sasso together with WBO legal advisor and member of the WBO Regional Titles Committee Gustavo Olivieri and other sports personalities were sharing in the activity.

 

 

 

Gómez won the gold medal in the first amateur world championships, held in Havana in 1974. He then jumped to the professional ranks and won world titles at 122, 126 ו 130 קילו. He retired with a professional record of 44-3-1 עם 42 נצחונות בנוק אאוט, and is considered one of the best fighters of all time.

 

 

 

 

Rivalta Inks Puerto Rican Amateur Standout Luis Melendez to Managerial Contract

Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based boxing manager Henry Rivalta proudly announces the signing of 19-year-old featherweight prospect Luis “El Chucho” Melendez to a promotional contract.
A stand-out amateur in Florida and his native Puerto Rico, Melendez will be making his professional debut under the guidance of Rivalta in July.
Born and raised in Bayamon, פורטו ריקו, Melendez started boxing at age 11. He went on to have 124 קרבות חובבים, winning a number of Puerto Rican and international titles including the Junior Olympics, Olympic Cup, and the Puerto Rican Nationals from 101 קילו. ל 132 קילו.
Melendez says the managerial deal is the culmination of a long association the pair have held. “When I was about 15, I went to spar at the Mike Tyson Gym in West Palm Beach and I was sparring a pro and Henry saw me. He told me he likes what he sees and since then he’s had his eye on me. Now that I’m reaching my dream of going pro, Henry is the right person to help guide my career.”
A throwback fighter with a style more suited for the professional ranks, Melendez calls his style ‘smart aggressive.’
I have a very pro style. I sit down on my punches. I like to throw combinations a lot. I like to break my opponents down. I like to go to the body. או, depending on the opponent, I can box you. I can also hit and not get hit when I need to.”
Melendez says training at KO Fitness in Hialeah, פלורידה, with trainer Michael Robles is going well and he’s excited to get started on his professional career. "אני מרגיש מצוין. This is my dream. I have always loved the pros. I used to watch and say ‘man I will be there one day.’ I’ve always had that style. I want to win titles in six divisions. I want to be the best pound for pound. I want to be the next face of Puerto Rico.”
“Luis has all the talent to become a world champion,” said Henry Rivalta. “He’s been a stand-out since he was a kid and he’s developed into a very good fighter. I’m happy to finally be working with him in the professionals. I look forward to a long and prosperous relationship with this next great fighter from Puerto Rico.”

Tito Acosta-Carlos Buitrago PPV Press Conference Quotes


La Batalla
TITO ACOSTA vs. CARLOS BUITRAGO
WBO World Light Flyweight Championship

יום שבת, יוני 16, 2018
Coliseo de Puerto Rico * Hato Rey, פורטו ריקו

לחיות על PPV – 9
pm ET / 6 בערב PT

שבת קרובה
La Batallalive on PPV from Puerto Rico
Tito Acosta (L) defends his WBO light flyweight title vs. 4-time world title challenger Carlos Buitrago

 

 

סן ג'ואן, פורטו ריקו (יוני 13, 2018) – הגמר “La Batallapress conference was held today in advance of this Saturday’s pay-per-view card, headlined by the 12-round main event between World Boxing Organization (WBO) Light Flyweight World Champion Tito Acosta (17-1, 17 קוס) ו גhallenger קרלוס “ChocorroncitoBuitrago (30-3-1, 17 קוס), airing live on PPV from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Center in Hato Rey, פורטו ריקו,

 

La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago is presented by Miguel Cotto Promotions, and H2 Entertainment, in association with DIRECTV Puerto Rico.

 

 

 

Integrated Sports Media is distributing the La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago card in the United States on cable, satellite and digital pay-per-view via iN Demand, חדות, DIRECTV, DISH and live-streamed worldwide (excluding Puerto Rico.on the FITE.TV אפליקציה ואתר (www.fite.tv), החל משעה 9 p.m. ו / 6 p.m. PT, עבור קמעונאית הציע מחיר של רק $34.95.

 

ציטוטים מסיבת עיתונאים

 

Tito Acosta: “I am very excited about this Saturday night’s fight. I’ve been training really hard to get a big win over Buitrago. I only have one thing to tell him about Saturday: he will fail to capture the title and I will remain as a world champion in front of all my fans in Puerto Rico.

 

Carlos Buitrago: “I feel healthy and strong. I had a very intense camp I came here with my mind clear and focus with my dream of becoming a world champion this victory is for my country of Nicaragua

 

 

PPV BOUT SHEET

 

אירוע מרכזי – WBO JUNIOR FLYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (12)

Tito Acosta (17-1, 17 קוס), אלוף, סן חואן, פורטו ריקו

 

 

לעומת.

קרלוס “ChocorroncitoBuitrago (30-3-1, 17 קוס), לנג, מנגואה, ניקרגואה

CO-FEATURE – JUNIOR WELTERWIGHTS (8)

Kevin Nieves (12-1-1, 5 קוס), Comerio, Puerto Tico

 

 

לעומת.

Jean C. “Lobo” טורס (10-0, 7 קוס), Trujillo Alto, פורטו ריקו

FEATHERWEIGHTS (8)

Bryan Chevalier (9-1-1, 8 קוס), Bayamon, פורטו ריקו

 

 

לעומת.

 

 

ריקרדו רודריגז (10-2-1, 6 קוס), Mayaguez, פורטו ריקו

SUPER FEATHERIGHTS (6)

 

אדווין “ChinValentin (4-0, 4 קוס), Salinas, פורטו ריקו

 

 

לעומת.

 

 

Pedro Vincente (5-1, 2 קוס), Mayaguez, פורטו ריקו

(כל הקרבות & לוחמים נתונים לשינויים).

 

 

פרומו וידאו:

 

 

 

ENGLISH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8RaZf6ncdk&תכונה = youtu.be

 

 

 

SPANISH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6ksMNm_S7g&תכונה = youtu.be

 

 

 

מידע:

 

 

 

www.promocionesmiguelcotto, www.integratedsportsnet.com, www.directvpr.com, www.fite.tv

 

 

 

טוויטר: @CottoPromotions, @Directvpr, @IntegratedPPV, @FiteTV

WBO: Officials Named for Title Bout Between World Champion Ángel Acosta and Carlos Buitrago

The World Boxing Organization (WBO) announced the officials for this Saturday, יוני 16, clash between WBO Jr. Flyweight Champion, Angel ‘Tito’ Acosta, מפורטו ריקו, and ranked No. 10 by this sanctioning body Carlos ‘ChocorroncitoBuitrago, מניקרגואה, במתוכנן 12 rounds bout.

 

 

 

The world title match will take place at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan as the main event of a boxing evening presented by the Cotto Promotions. The Puerto Rican Luis Pabón will be the referee of the clash. Pabón is a veteran of over 400 professional boxing fights, לְהָבִיא 168 world titles bouts.

 

 

 

The Coliseo de Puerto Rico, was the scene of Miguel Cotto’s first world championship, when the today’s promoter was crowned WBO Jr. Welterwweight Champion on September 11, 2004 after defeating Kelson Pinto, של ברזיל, by technical knockout in the sixth round.

 

 

 

Puerto Rican Jerry Martinez of Guaynabo and from the United States, Rocky Young, of Florida, and William Lerch, of Illinois, were appointed judges for the bout. The WBO Supervisor will be WBO President of the Classifications Committee Edgardo López Sasso, Esq.

 

 

 

For Acosta (17-1-1, 17 קוס), it will be his first world title defense of the title he won last December by knocking out Mexican Juan ‘PinkyAlejo in the tenth round. מצדו, Buitrago (30-3-1, 17 קוס) has held the WBO Youth and Latino Mini Flyweight titles.

TITO ACOSTA vs. CARLOS BUITRAGO WBO World Light Flyweight Championship


La Batalla

יום שבת, יוני 16, 2018
Coliseo de Puerto Rico * Hato Rey, פורטו ריקו

לחיות על PPV – 9
pm ET / 6 בערב PT

This Saturday’s full PPV card set Headlined by Acosta-Buitrago title fight
La Batalla, יוני 16
Live on PPV from Puerto Rico

סן ג'ואן, פורטו ריקו (יוני 12, 2018) – The full pay-per-view card for this Saturday’sLa Batalla” אירוע, headlined by the 12-round main event between World Boxing Organization Light Flyweight World Champion Tito Acosta and Nicaraguan challenger and four-time world title challenger, קרלוס “ChocorroncitoBuitrago, has been announced.

 

La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago, airing live on PPVfrom the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Center in Hato Rey, פורטו ריקו,is presented by Miguel Cotto Promotions, and H2 Entertainment, in association with DIRECTV Puerto Rico.

 

 

 

Integrated Sports Media is distributing the La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago card in the United States on cable, satellite and digital pay-per-view via iN Demand, חדות, DIRECTV, DISH and live-streamed worldwide (excluding Puerto Rico.on the FITE.TV אפליקציה ואתר (www.fite.tv), החל משעה 9 p.m. ו / 6 p.m. PT, עבור קמעונאית הציע מחיר של רק $34.95.

 

 

 

אקוסטה (17-1, 17 קוס) will make his first world title defense at home, after capturing the vacant WBO title last December at famed Madison Square Garden, כשהוא חסל את Juan Alejo(24-4-1), של מקסיקו, ב 10ה סיבוב.

 

 

 

WBO #12-rated Buitrago (30-3-1, 17 קוס) has had four unsuccessful title challenges, losing three times, along with one draw. He was stopped for the first time in his last fight this past December, by undefeated International Boxing Federation (IBF) Minimumweight World Champion Hiroto Kyoguchi (8-0), in the eighth round of their title fight in Japan.

 

 

 

In the eight-round co-featured event, Kevin Nieves (12-1-1, 5 קוס) וסיכוי בלתי מנוצח JeanLobo” טורס (10-0, 7 קוס) battle in an eight-round battle of Puerto Rican junior welterweights.

 

 

 

 

Puerto Rican featherweight Bryan Chevalier (9-1-1, 8 קוס) meets fellow countrymanריקרדו רודריגז (10-2-1, 6 קוס) במשחק שמונה-עגול, while Puerto Rican super featherweights אדווין “ChinValentin (4-0, 4 קוס) ו Pedro Vincente (5-1, 2 קוס), open the PPV in a six-round bout.

 

פרומו וידאו:

 

 

 

ENGLISH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8RaZf6ncdk&תכונה = youtu.be

 

 

 

SPANISH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6ksMNm_S7g&תכונה = youtu.be

 

מידע:

 

 

 

www.promocionesmiguelcotto, www.integratedsportsnet.com, www.directvpr.com, www.fite.tv

 

 

 

טוויטר: @CottoPromotions, @Directvpr, @IntegratedPPV, @FiteTV

Tito Acosta & Carlos Buitrago Open Workout Pictures


La Batalla
TITO ACOSTA vs. CARLOS BUITRAGO
WBO World Light Flyweight Championship

יום שבת, יוני 16, 2018
Coliseo de Puerto Rico * Hato Rey, פורטו ריקו

לחיות על PPV – 9
pm ET / 6 בערב PT

שבת קרובה

La Batalla, יוני 16

Live on PPV from Puerto Rico

Promoter Miguel Cotto with Tito Acosta (L) and Carlos Buitrago (R) at today’s open workout in Puerto Rico

 

סן ג'ואן, פורטו ריקו (יוני 10, 2018) – Cotto Promotions hosted open workouts today in Puerto Rico to promote this Saturday’sLa Batalla” כרטיס שלם וצפה, headlined by the 12-round main event between World Boxing Organization Light Flyweight World Champion Tito Acosta (17-1, 17 קוס) ו גhallenger קרלוס “ChocorroncitoBuitrago (30-3-1, 17 קוס), airing live on PPV from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Center in Hato Rey, פורטו ריקו,

 

La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago is presented by Miguel Cotto Promotions, and H2 Entertainment, in association with DIRECTV Puerto Rico.

 

 

 

Integrated Sports Media is distributing the La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago card in the United States on cable, satellite and digital pay-per-view via iN Demand, חדות, DIRECTV, DISH and live-streamed worldwide (excluding Puerto Rico.on the FITE.TV אפליקציה ואתר (www.fite.tv), החל משעה 9 p.m. ו / 6 p.m. PT, עבור קמעונאית הציע מחיר של רק $34.95.

 

 

 

More pictures below as well as link to a video from today’sLa Batallaworkouts:

Tito Acosta

Tito Acosta

Carlos Buitrago
Carlos Buitrago

Will fifth time be the charm for Carlos Buitrago?


La Batalla
TITO ACOSTA vs. CARLOS BUITRAGO
WBO World Light Flyweight Championship

יום שבת, יוני 16, 2018
Coliseo de Puerto Rico * Hato Rey, פורטו ריקו

לחיות על PPV – 9
pm ET / 6 בערב PT

Nicaraguan challenging WBO light flyweight champion Tito Acosta

La Batalla, יוני 16
Live on PPV from Puerto Rico

סן ג'ואן, פורטו ריקו (יוני 4, 2018) – Nicaraguan challenger קרלוס “ChocorroncitoBuitrago hopes his fifth world title shot, יוני 16 against World Boxing Organization Light Flyweight World Champion Tito Acosta, כִּתרוּת “La Batallato air on pay-per-view, live from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Center in Hato Rey, פורטו ריקו.

 

La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago is presented by Miguel Cotto Promotions, which is owned and operated by the first Puerto Rican boxer to capture world titles in four different weight classes, היכל המשחק האחרון מיגל קוטו, and H2 Entertainment, in association with DIRECTV Puerto Rico.

 

 

 

Integrated Sports Media will distribute the La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago card in the United States on cable, satellite and digital pay-per-view via iN Demand, חדות, DIRECTV, DISH and live-streamed worldwide (excluding Puerto Rico) ב FITE.TV אפליקציה ואתר (www.fite.tv), החל משעה 9 p.m. ו / 6 p.m. PT, עבור קמעונאית הציע מחיר של רק $34.95.

 

 

 

WBO #12-rated Buitrago (30-3-1, 17 קוס) has had four unsuccessful title challenges, losing three times, along with one draw. He was stopped for the first time in his last fight this past December, by undefeated International Boxing Federation (IBF) Minimumweight World Champion Hiroto Kyoguchi (8-0), in the eighth round of their title fight in Japan.

 

 

 

All three of (בתמונה משמאל) Buitrago’s career losses have been to world champions, including a pair to Thammanooon Niyomtrong (11-0) ב 2016 ו 2014, both by way of 12-round unanimous decisions in Thailand for the Interim WBA title. Buitrago also fought a 12-round split draw in 2013 to then-WBO Minimum World Champion מרליטו סבילו (12-0) in Manila, פיליפינים.

 

 

 

אקוסטה (17-1, 17 קוס), who will be making his first world title defense against Buitrago, at home in Puerto Rico, captured the vacant WBO title last December at famed Madison Square Garden, כשהוא חסל את Juan Alejo (24-4-1), של מקסיקו, ב 10ה סיבוב.

 

 

 

 

I’m not at all concerned about fighting Tito Acosta in his country, basically his ‘hood,” Buitrago said. “I’m used to fighting for the world championship in my opponentscountry, just as I did with Merlito Sabillo, but they robbed me of that victory. I’m working consciously and think I’m in great shape to challenge Tito Acosta and seize the championship.

 

 

 

Truth be told, I’m in perfect shape, I will fight a smart fight; if Acosta wants to battle, שיהיה, I’m used to battling hard hitters. If he comes into the ring with the intention to battle, I will fight intelligently.

 

 

 

Naturally, the 26-year-old Buitrago believes his experience advantage will be the difference versus Acosta, allowing him to bring the world title back to Nicaragua, like Puerto Rico, a hotbed for boxing.

 

 

 

I think that this being my fifth world title fight, I have experience on my side,” Buitrago added. “I’m relaxed and ready thanks to the training I’ve had in Nicaragua. I’m not sure what Tito Acosta will bring into the ring June 16. I don’t think Tito Acosta is going to learn the necessary moves and techniques in a month. He is a raw boxer who relies only on the strength of his blows. I don’t believe that he will bring anything new into the ring and if they change him, the only thing that will accomplish is confuse him. I’m always emphasising my preparation. I’m coming in smart because I’m bringing the ability to work round for round. My only objective is to bring the world championship to Nicaragua.

 

 

 

I think’s it’s great initiative on Miguel Cotto’s part to promote new boxing talents. I’m grateful to Miguel Cotto and his team for giving me the opportunity to be the one to challenge Tito Acosta in his first world title defense.

 

 

 

I’m a likeable boxer, people like to watch me fight. I’m known for being a smart fighter that, when fighting is needed, I fight, and when boxing is needed, I box. We work on half and short distance, which is why I believe people like to see me fight. All those who attend or watch on pay per view will enjoy a great fight.

 

 

 

 

מידע:

 

 

 

www.promocionesmiguelcotto, www.integratedsportsnet.com, www.directvpr.com, www.fite.tv

 

 

 

טוויטר: @CottoPromotions, @Directvpr, @IntegratedPPV, @FiteTV

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Promoting more challenging than fighting for Miguel Cotto


La Batalla
TITO ACOSTA vs. CARLOS BUITRAGO
WBO World Light Flyweight Championship

יום שבת, יוני 16, 2018
Coliseo de Puerto Rico * Hato Rey, פורטו ריקו

לחיות על PPV – 9
pm ET / 6 בערב PT

La Batalla, יוני 16
Live on PPV from Puerto Rico

סן ג'ואן, פורטו ריקו (מאי 31, 2018) – Future Hall of Fame boxer מיגל קוטו believes that, for him, promoting is even more challenging than fighting.

 

 

 

The living legend retired last December with an incredible 41-6 (33 קוס) שיא מקצוענים, in which he became the only Puerto Rican to capture world titles in four different weights classes, light welterweight through middleweight.

 

 

 

Cotto was 20-6 (16 קוס) בקרבות אליפות עולם, 16-6 (12 קוס) versus present or past world champions during his illustrious 17-year pro career, including victories against Cesar Bazan, Carlos Maussa,לובמור לא, רנדל ביילי,DeMarcus קורלי, Ricardo Torres,פולי Malignaggi, Carlos Quintana,Zab יהודה, שיין מוזלי, יהושע קלוטים, יורי פורמן, ריקרדו Mayorga, Antonio Margarito, סרחיו מרטינס ו דניאל Geale.

 

 

 

We have been in the promoting business for more than 13 שנים, combining both roles (fighter and promoter),” Cotto said. “עכשיו, we are able to give more attention to our fighters in terms of training.

 

 

 

Promoting is more complex because there are challenges regarding every facet of an event. כלוחם, you concentrate solely on the fight, not all the details involved in promoting a successful event.

 

 

 

Cotto Promotions is presenting La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago, along with H2 Entertainment, in association with DIRECTV Puerto Rico, יוני 16ה בתשלום-לפי-צפייה, live from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Center in Hato Rey, פורטו ריקו.

 

 

 

Integrated Sports Media will distribute the La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago card in the United States on cable, satellite and digital pay-per-view via iN Demand, חדות, DIRECTV, DISH and live-streamed worldwide (excluding Puerto Rico) ב FITE.TV אפליקציה ואתר (www.fite.tv), החל משעה 9 p.m. ו / 6 p.m. PT, עבור קמעונאית הציע מחיר של רק $34.95.

 

 

 

World Boxing Organization Light Flyweight World Champion Tito Acosta 17-1, 17 קוס) will make his first title defense against four-time world title challenger קרלוס “ChocorroncitoBuitrago (30-3-1, 17 קוס), of Nicaragua, באירוע המרכזי של 12 העגול.

 

 

 

This pay-per-view card is a very important opportunity for is to showcase a great event,” Cotto added, “as well as a perfect scenario for Acosta to show the world who he is as world champion.

 

 

 

It is a pleasure for me to give back to boxing what boxing gave me. Seeing our brand grow and fighter development let us know that we are doing things the right way. Our goal is to continue developing the best talent in Puerto Rico and building their brands and legacies.

 

 

 

The 27-year-old Acosta is on a mission to become a Puerto Rican boxing icon like Cotto, טיטו טרינידד, וילפרדו גומז, הקטור קמאצ'ו, וילפרדו בניטז and so many other greats from this fertile island.

 

 

 

Acosta’s success brings back fond memories for Cotto to when he was in a similar situation as a young world champion. “He does bring back memories for me and he proves that hard work pays off,” Cotto concluded. “Tito is living the dream every boxer has when they choose to box as a living. Now is the most challenging chapter for him to expand his reign and build his legacy.

 

 

 

Additional June 16ה PPV fights will soon be announced. כל הקרבות והלוחמים כפופים לשינוי.

 

 

מידע:

 

www.promocionesmiguelcotto, www.integratedsportsnet.com, www.directvpr.com, www.fite.tv

 

טוויטר: @CottoPromotions, @Directvpr, @IntegratedPPV, @FiteTV