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Houston’s Historic George Foreman Youth and Community Center to Host 2016 Gulf Boxing Association Regional Championships

Premier eventGulf LBC selects team to travel to USA BOXING Elite National Championships in conjunction with the Selection and Announcement of the First Inaugural George Foreman Youth and Community Center Elite International Travel Team!!
HOUSTON, TX (Oktober 10, 2016) -Starting with the ring of the bell on October 22nd, local area boxers will be fighting for a spot to represent the Gulf Coast Region by die USA Boxing Nasionale Kampioenskappe & in International Travel.
Weight categories will include: Pee Wee 8-9, Bantam 10-11, Intermediate 12-13, Juniors 14-15, Youth 15-16, & Elite 18-40 in both Open and Novice divisions. Winners will represent the Gulf area at the 2016 USA Boxing Elite, Youth and Junior National Championships to be held in Kansas City Missouri Desember 4-10, 2016. This tournament is a sanctioned event through USA Boxing the National Governing Body of Amateur Boxing and is a feeder to National and Olympic recognition.
Die George Foreman Youth and Community Center was founded 32 years ago in 1984 by Olympic Gold Medalist and 2-time heavy weight champion George Foreman. The GFYCC is dedicated to providing a safe and secure location for youth to participate in sports and after school activities.
This year for the first time in Houston boxing history, we are developing an elite international youth boxing team,” said George Foreman, IV. “The team will be selected for the sole purpose of training and traveling to other countries to gain experience on an international platform and promote cultural diplomacy! Utilizing grant and donor funding this team will be representing the George Foreman Youth and Community Center and will be announced Saturday October 22, at the Gulf Region’s Boxing Championship. The team will be reviewed by my father, 1968 Olympic Gold Medalist and 2-Time Heavyweight Champion, George Foreman Sr. The first international trip for this new Houston team is scheduled for Jan. 2017.”
Doors open for the Gulf Gloves Championships on Saturday October 22nd at 11:00 is with announcements and the presentation of the colors by the United States Army Houston Recruiting Command Baytown Beaumont Company at 12:45 pm. The national anthem will be performed by the internationally acclaimed Houston Brass Quintet! Boks sal begin by 1:00 pm. Championship finals will begin at 1:00 pm op Sunday October 23rd.
Media open workouts for Houston amateur standout boxers will be held Wednesday October 19th at the George Foreman Youth and Community Center at 2202 Lone Oak Road Houston, Texas 77093 by 4:00 pm.
Confirmed attendees for interviews will be:

George Edward Foreman IV: Son of 2 Time Heavy Weight Champion, President of Foreman Public Relations

Marlen Esparza: 2012 Olimpiese Spele brons medalje, 2014 Amateur World Champion, 2006 & 2016 Amateur World Championships Bronze Medalist, Nine-Time USA Boxing National Champion.

Rocky Juarez: 2000 Olympic Games Silver Medalist, 1999 Amateur World Champion, WBC Silver Featherweight World Champion.

Raul Marquez: 1988 Amateur World Championships Bronze Medalist, 1992 Olympic Games Quarter-finalist, IBF Light Middleweight World Champion.

Frank Tate: 1984 Olympic Games Gold Medalist, IBF Middleweight World Champion, NABF Light Heavyweight Champion.

Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz: WBA Lightweight World Champion, WBO Lightweight World Champion, WBA Super-Lightweight World Champion, IBF Lightweight World Champion.

Sweet” Reggie Johnson: WBA Middelgewig wêreldkampioen, IBF Light Heavyweight World Champion.

In addition to many Houston area professional boxers and Gulf Boxing Association alumni. Event is sanctioned by USA BoxingGulf LBC: 16-25-14268

ROBINSON Castellanos WEN GROOT IN SAN ANTONIO OP goue seun LIVE!

Castellanos oorwin DIE WBC SILVER veergewigtitel en word die WBC veergewigtitel VERPLIGTE CHALLENGER

Foto Credit: Golden Boy Promotions

 

LOS ANGELES (Jan. 27) – Die begin af 2015 with impressive Golden Boy Live! wys in Philadelphia op Jan. 20, Golden Boy Promotions het die aksie en die hoë-gegradeerde show na San Antonio, Texas where Robinson “Robin Hood” Castellanos (21-10, 13 Uitklophoue) displayed his power against Rocky Juarez (30-11-1, 21 Uitklophoue) Maandag nag by Cowboys Dancehall in die hemel van bout van Fox Sports 1 en FOX Deportes’ Golden Boy Live! reeks. Castellanos dominated Juarez early on in the fight with quick jabs and powerful uppercuts that continued to pressure Juarez through to the final round. The battle between the two great seasoned fighters ended when Castellanos knocked down Juarez three times in the 12th round before winning the bout via unanimous decision with a score card of 118-106, 118-106 en 118-107. Castellanos is nou die WBC Silver veergewigkampioen en word die verpligte uitdager teen huidige WBC veertje Wêreld Kampioen Jhonny Gonzalez.

 

“Ek is die verpligte en hierdie keer die kampioen [Johnny Gonzalez] sal my moet veg,” Said Castellanos.

 

Voorheen vyfde in die wêreld deur die WBC, Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexiko se Robinson Castellanos, herstel van 'n wankelrige begin om te wen 13 van sy laaste 14 gevegte, vernuwe om 'n loopbaan wat begin het in 2002. Sy oorwinnings sluit 'n besluit oorwinning oor die voormalige wêreldkampioen Celestino “Pelenchin” Caballero in 2013 en sy grootste impak was in Oktober 2014, toe hy uitgeslaan 23-0 Ronny Rios in die vyfde ronde.

 

OOR JUAREZ VS. Castellanos:

“Juarez vs. Castellanos” was 'n 12-ronde bout vir Juarez’ WBC Silver veergewigtitel en finale veergewigtitel eliminator is aangebied deur Golden Boy Promotions en Leija Battah Promosies en geborg deur Corona Extra, O'Reilly Auto Parts en Mexiko – Leef om dit te glo!.

 

 

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Goue seun LIVE! KENMERKE RISING TEXAN talent Januarie 26 ROCKY JUAREZ VS. ROBINSON Castellanos undercard

ONOORWONNE TEXAS uitklophou KUNSTENAAR Travell MAZION KRY

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LOS ANGELES (Jan. 23) – Voordat Rocky Juarez (30-10-1, 21 Uitklophoue) en Robinson “Robin Hood” Castellanos (20-10, 13 Uitklophoue) vierkante af vir Juarez’ WBC Silver veergewigtitel en finale titel uitskakeling bout by Cowboys Dancehall in San Antonio, Texas, die Golden Boy Live! kaart op Maandag, Januarie 26 sal die funksie van Austin se eie Travell “Black Magic” Mazion (9-0, 9 Uitklophoue) in die grootste stryd van sy jong loopbaan wanneer hy sukkel Mexiko se Nestor “Baby” Roses (11-3, 7 Uitklophoue). Ook, die onoorwonne KeAndre Gibson (11-0-1, 5 Uitklophoue) sal getoon word in 'n agt-ronde televisie-opening bout teen Nelson Lara (15-6-5, 8 Uitklophoue) op Fox Sports 1 en Fox Sports.

 

Ook in aksie sal San Antonio se super kapokgewig opvallende wees Javier Rodriguez (11-0-1, 1 KO) en stygende super-veergewigtitel van Alice, Texas Arturo Esquivel (9-1, 2 Uitklophoue) en verskeie van die Lone Star State se premier talente as hulle op 'n gestapel agt-bout kaart meeding.

 

Kaartjies, geprys teen $100 (Ringside – Rye 1-3), $65 (Ringside – Rye 4-7), $35 (Stoel sitplek) en $20 (Algemene toelatingsvereistes), plus toepaslike belastings, fooie en koste van diens is nou te koop by telefoon deur die roeping Leija-Battah Promosies (210) 979-3302, m@leijabattahpromo.com of teks “Kaartjies” te 210-556-7390. Tafels vir vier is ook beskikbaar vir $260, plus toepaslike belastings, fooie en koste van diens.

 

Afgerig deur die legendariese vroulike vegter Ann Wolfe, 19-jaar-oue Travell “Black Magic” Mazion (9-0, 9 Uitklophoue) is een van die top vooruitsigte in boks vandag, 'n feit bewys deur 'n perfekte professionele rekord waarin hy geëindig vyf gevegte in die eerste ronde. Nou gereed vir sy grootste jaar nog, Mazion sien uit na die mede-hoofren kollig in Cowboys Dance Hall, waar hy reeds vier gevegte gewen.

 

'N hard-hitting veteraan wat op soek is na om terug te kry op die wenpad te skop af die Nuwe Jaar, 29-jaar-oue Nestor “Baby” Roses (9-3, 6 Uitklophoue) reeds in die ring met die voormalige wêreldkampioen Victor Ortiz en top vooruitsig Wale Omotoso oor die loop van sy loopbaan, maak dit duidelik dat hy het die ervaring Mazion te toets Januarie 26.

 

KeAndre Gibson (11-0-1, 5 Uitklophoue) nou maak sy huis in Las Vegas, waar hy lei onder bekende afrigter Kenny Adams, maar die 24-jarige weltergewig vooruitsig het baie gewild in Texas geword, waar hy gewen indrukwekkende oorwinnings oor John Nater en Jose Hernandez. Hoop sy segetog gaan Januarie te hou 26, Gibson sal gesig Nicaragua Nelson Lara in 'n agt-ronde matchup. Lara (15-6-5, 8 Uitklophoue) is 'n voormalige WBA Fedebol kampioen kom af van 'n September bout met Fidel Maldonado Jr.

 

In 'n super kapokgewig swing bout geskeduleer vir ses rondes, San Antonio moedertaal Javier Rodriguez(11-0-1, 1 KO) looks to show off his impressive boxing skills once more at home when he takes on Quincy Wesby (2-7) from Dallas. 'N professionele sedert 2011, die 20-jarige Rodriguez bring altyd 'n skare toe hy stappe tussen die toue.

 

In 'n vier-ronde ligte bout, San Antonio se Cristian Santibanez (1-2) sukkel Austin se Alberto Romero (1-3-1) and in a junior welterweight matchup also scheduled for four rounds is local favorite Armando Cardenas (5-0, 2 Uitklophoue) van San Antonio, who risks his perfect record against Laredo’s Albert Espinoza (2-5) in 'n weltergewig bout.

 

Junior veergewig stygende Texas ster Arturo Esquivel (9-1, 2 Uitklophoue) sal gesig af teen Jesus Sandoval (3-5-3) in a six-round fight. Robert Vela (10-0-2, 5 Uitklophoue) van Robstown sal gesig af teenRamiro Torres (4-27-1, 2 Uitklophoue) San Antonio in 'n vier-ronde ligte wedstryd.

 

Juarez vs. Castellanos is 'n 10-ronde bout vir Juarez’ WBC Silver veergewigtitel en finale titel uitskakeling bout aangebied deur Golden Boy Promotions en Leija Battah Promosies en geborg deur Corona Extra, O'Reilly Auto Parts en Mexiko – Leef om dit te glo!. Cowboys Dancehall deure sal oopmaak 5:00 namiddag. CT, en die eerste rondte sal begin by 5:30 namiddag. CT. Die Fox Sports 1 en FOX Deportes’ uitgesaai eerste keer uitgestuur lewe by 10:00 namiddag. EN / 7:00 namiddag. PT.

 

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