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Si Janelson Figueroa Bocachica ay Bumalik Laban kay Unbeaten Mark Reyes, Jr., sa Pangunahing Kaganapan ng ShoBox, Nagdiriwang 20ika Taon na Nagtatampok ng Rising Stars ng Boxing

NEW YORK - Enero 20, 2021 - Ang nakagaganyak na prospect ng welterweight na si Janelson Figueroa Bocachica ay makakasalubong sa kapwa walang talo na si Mark Reyes, Jr., sa isang ShoBox: Ang Bagong Henerasyong pangunahing kaganapan laban sa Miyerkules, Pebrero 17 nang live sa showtime sa 9 p.m. ET / PT mula sa Mohegan Sun Arena sa Uncasville, Conn. Bocachica vs.. Pinuno ni Reyes ang isang apat na laban na kard na nagtatampok ng walong nakakahimok na mga prospect na may pinagsamang talaan ng 119-4-1, lima sa kanila ang hindi natalo.

Detroit’s Figueroa Bocachica (16-0, 11 Kos) ay sumusubaybay sa kanyang nangingibabaw na pagganap sa kanyangShoBox debut noong Oktubre nang harapin niya ang power-punching na si Reyes (14-0, 12 Kos) galing sa Tampa, FLA., sa isang 10-ikot welterweyt labanan. Magtatampok ang co-main event sa walang talo na Russian at Detroit na sinanay na si Vladimir Shishkin (11-0, 7 Kos) pagkuha sa Sena Agbeko ng Ghana (23-1, 18 Kos) sa isang 10-round na super middleweight matchup. At saka, Alejandro Guerrero (12-0, 9 Kos) ng Irving, Teksas, bumalik saShoBox at nakaharap sa Mexico Montoya ng Mexico (19-2-1, 14 Kos) sa isang walong-round lightweight bout. Isa pang Russian-based sa Detroit, Mich., Timur Kerefov (9-0, 4 Kos), lalaban sa middleweight prospect na Argenis Espana (15-1, 14 Kos) ng Venezuela sa walong-ikot na pambukas ng telecast.

Ang apat na laban na telecast ay na-promosyon ng Salita Promotions.

"Nalulugod akong itaguyod ang isang kapanapanabik na gabi ng boksing, na nagtatampok ng ilan sa mga pinakamagagandang batang talento sa boksing sa kasalungat na mga sulok,” Salita said. "Ang Pebrero 17 Nagtatampok ang card ng posibleng pinakamahuhusay na bagong talento sa apat na magkakaibang dibisyon ng timbang sa pinili nilang mga away. Middleweight Timur Kerefov, nakikipaglaban sa trainer na SugarHill Steward sa kanyang sulok, ay naghahanap upang mabilis na umakyat sa hagdan. Ang super featherweight na si Alejandro Guerrero ay nakikipaglaban sa kanyang pinakamahirap na pagsubok laban kay Abraham Montoya. Ang super middleweight na si Vladimir Shishkin ay naghahanap ng isang pagganap ng breakout laban sa gutom na si Sena Agbeko, na naghahanap upang gumawa ng isang pangalan para sa kanyang sarili. Ang palabas na ito ay maaari ding maging korona ng isa sa mga pinakamahusay na bagong welterweights sa buong mundo na may isang kapanapanabik na laban sa pagitan ng mga walang talo na prospect, Janelson Figueroa Bocachica at Mark Reyes, Jr. ”

Katiwala, na ligal na nagbago ng kanyang pangalan sa SugarHill Steward upang igalang ang kanyang yumaong tito Hall of Fame trainer na si Emanuel Steward, tawag kay Kerefov, "Isa sa pinakamahusay na middleweights sa mundo ngayon,”At walang limitasyon kung hanggang saan ang mapupuntahan ng 30 taong gulang. "Wala kaming mahabang pag-uusap dahil sa hadlang sa wika, ngunit napahanga ako kung paano maproseso ng Timur ang impormasyong sinasabi ko sa kanya, at mabilis na gumaling sa maikling panahon na nagtatrabaho kami,”Sabi ni Steward, na nagsasanay din kay Anthony Dirrell sa Big Time Boxing and Fitness sa Boca Raton, FLA. "Ang mga Ruso na pumupunta sa Detroit ay narito upang magtrabaho at hindi magpatakbo ng kalye, na gusto ko. Mayroon silang mga pamilya at alam na ang boksing sa Estados Unidos ay ang mecca. Kaya, sineseryoso nila ito. "

Bocachica vs.. Reyes - 10-Round Welterweight Main Event Bout

Bumalik si Bocachica para sa kanyang pangalawang sunud-sunodShoBox hitsura habang ang 22-taong-gulang na taga-Detroit ay nalupig ng Nicklaus Flaz ng Puerto Rico mula sa simula na kumita ng isang first-round TKO sa 2:43 ng ikot ng isa sa Oktubre. Si Bocachica ay isang apat na taong pro na nagsimulang magboksing sa edad na otso. Nanalo siya ng apat na magkakasunod na Ringside Championship (2011-14), ang National PAL Championships at ang 2015 Detroit Golden Gloves. Ipinagmamalaki niya ang isang amateur record ng 55-5. Sinasanay siya ng kanyang ama, Nelson figueroa.

“Matapos ang huling hitsura saShoBox, Pakiramdam ko iyon ang pagganap na kailangan ko,”Sabi ni Bochachia. "Pinili ko mismo si Mark Reyes dahil gusto ko ng mas mahusay na kumpetisyon at siya 14-0. Nais kong maglagay ng isang pahayag sa lahat ng mga mandirigma sa dibisyon na 147-pound. Ang isang panalo ay nagpapalapit sa akin sa aking mga pangarap. Mas nakikipaglaban ako. Ipinapakita nito na si Janelson ang totoo, at darating ako para sa lahat sa welterweight division. Hindi ako nag-aalala tungkol sa anumang bagay.”

Si Reyes ay magmula sa first-round knockout ni Diego Perez sa Nobyembre 21, sa kanyang bayan ng Tampa. Si Reyes ay isang matagumpay na amateur na nanalo sa PAL National Tournament sa 2012, pati na rin ang Junior Olympics at Ringside Tournament. Nanalo rin siya ng dalawang Pambansang paligsahan na nakikipagkumpitensya para sa Puerto Rico: ang 2015 Frankie Larvae National Championships at 2016 Cheo Aponte National Championships. Pangkalahatang, naipon niya ang isang record na 45-5 bago maging pro noong Marso 2016. Sanay na siya ngayon ni Raul "Chino" Rivas, na coach din ng dating kampeon sa mundo na si Tevin Farmer.

“Nasasabik akong mapunta sa ganitong posisyon, nakikipaglaban saShoBox, kung saan ang isang panalo ay maglalagay ng aking pangalan sa mapa ng boksing,”Sabi ni Reyes. "Si Bocachica ay isang solidong manlalaban, ngunit inaasahan ko ang pagdaragdag ng unang pagkawala sa kanyang talaan at ipakita sa mga manonood kung bakit ko ginawa ang laban na ito sa maikling paunawa. Ang kampo ng pagsasanay ay naging mahusay at magiging handa ako.”

Shishkin vs.. Agbeko - 10-Round Super Middleweight Bout

Si Shishkin ay dating nakipaglaban nang dalawang besesShoBox kumita ng kamangha-manghang mga panalo laban sa Ulises Sierra at DeAndre Ware. Nagtrabaho si Steward sa sulok ni Shishkin para sa labanan sa Sierra, ngunit ang pangako ni Steward sa kampeon ng heavyweight na si Tyson Fury ay hindi pinapayagan ang dalawa na magsanay ng eksklusibong magkasama. Kamakailan ay nagtatrabaho si Shishkin kasama si L.J. Harrison. Sa huling laban niya noong August 20, naitala niya ang ika-siyam na round na teknikal na knockout ni Oscar Riojas. Ang Shishkin ay kasalukuyang niraranggo No.. 9 sa pamamagitan ng WBC, Huwag. 11 sa pamamagitan ng WBA at Walang. 12 ng IBF sa 168-pound na dibisyon.

"Nagpapasalamat ako, minsan pa, upang makakuha ng pagkakataong maipakita ang aking mga kasanayan sa SHOWTIME,”Sabi ni Shishkin, 29. "Naghahanda ako sa isang bagong gym na tinatawag na Superbad kasama ang isang bagong coach. Nagtataka ako kung paano ito makakaapekto sa laban. Alam kong ang laban na ito ay naglalagay sa akin ng isang hakbang na mas malapit sa aking hangarin na maging isang kampeon sa buong mundo. "

Ipinanganak at lumaki sa Accra, Ghana, Si Agbeko ay isang miyembro ng Pambansang Koponan ng Ghana bilang isang kabataan at mayroon 69 amateur bouts. Nag-pro in si Agbeko 2011 sa edad na 19 at nagkaroon ng kanyang una 15 laban sa Ghana bago lumipat sa Estados Unidos sa 2013 upang ituloy ang kanyang pangarap na maging isang kampeon sa buong mundo. Inayos nang maayos ni Agbeko ang kanyang bapor na nagsisilbing kasosyo sa sparring para sa Caleb Plant, Badou Jack at Brandon Adams. Ang Agbeko ay kasalukuyang naninirahan sa Nashville, Tenn., kasama ang kanyang asawang babae.

“Training is going great and we’ve been training for a while already, so we’re just doubling down on a few things and fine-tuning as well for the fight,” Agbeko said. “I know my opponent has an extensive amateur background and a style that’s reflective of where he’s from in Russia. I expect an aggressive, yet well-calculated fighter. I will win this fight because I know I want it more and, as a result, have put more effort into preparation. My superior boxing skills coupled with desire and effort will get it done.”

Guerrero vs. Montoya – Eight-Round Lightweight Bout

Labanan sa labas ng Houston, Teksas, Guerrero is a big-punching prospect who won a closely contested slugfest via majority decision over Jose Angulo in the lastShoBox telecast before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the sports world for several months in March 2020. Prior to that win, Guerrero had stopped three consecutive opponents including a second-round TKO of Darnell Jiles, JR. sa Enero 2020. A celebrated amateur who won two junior national titles, the 22-year-old “Pork Chop” has sparred with the likes of world champions Mikey Garcia and Brandon Rios at the famed Garcia Boxing Academy in California.

“I know nothing about my opponent, but I’ve watched one clip of him and that’s all I needed to see to know he will go down,” Guerrero said. “This fight will mean a lot to me because it will show the world I’m the real deal. I will win this fight for my career and my family.”

The 26-year-old Montoya, of Baja California, Mehiko, will be making his United States debut on February 17 and will be fighting outside of his native Mexico for just the second time. After dropping his second professional contest, Montoya rallied to go unbeaten in his next 18 bouts before traveling to Russia in November 2019 to take on undefeated prospect Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov, where he lost a 12-round decision. Montoya rebounded to score a second-round TKO over Reyes David Lopez his last time out in October, and also owns an impressive victory over then-undefeated prospect Luis Alberto Lopez Vargas.

“Fighting in the U.S. and on SHOWTIME has always been my dream and I can’t wait for February 17 to show what I can do,” Montoya said. “I’ve never worked or trained as hard for a fight as I have for this one. I’ve seen my opponent and know he will bring the action just like his last fight. He will be tough, but I’m as ready for this as I’ve ever been.”

Kerefov vs. Espana – Eight-Round Middleweight Bout

Hailing from Shaluska, Russia, and now fighting out of Detroit, Mich., Kerefov will make hisShoBox debut on February 17. Kerefov, 30, amassed an impressive 298-12 amateur record in his home country during his nearly decade-long reign at the elite level of international amateur boxing. Sa 2019, Kerefov turned in five impressive victories in Russia prior to his United States debut at the famed Kronk Gym in Detroit in August 2020, where he turned in a dominating unanimous decision victory over Calvin Metcalf in a middleweight bout.

“I am in the middle of a great training camp with trainer SugarHill Steward in Florida,” Kerefov said. “I look forward to showing the boxing fans that I am the new face of the middleweight division.”

The 31-year-old southpaw, Espana, will be fighting for the first time in the United States as 14 ng kanyang 16 professional bouts have taken place in Venezuela. The power-punching Espana’s only career loss was to Dervin Colina in 2019 at 14 ng kanyang 15 victories have come via knockout. Noong Disyembre, he TKO’d Leonard Carrillo in his last fight.

“This is a great opportunity for me to appear in the U.S.,” Espana said. “I know very little about my opponent, but that does not bother me at all. I am always training and ready to go the distance or less. Victory will get me closer to a world title.”

International Boxing Hall of Famer Barry Tompkins will call the action from ringside with fellow Hall of Famer and boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. Ang executive producer ay Gordon Hall Richard Gaughan paggawa at Rick Phillips nagdidirekta.

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Dahil nito pag-uumpisa sa Hulyo 2001, ang critically acclaimed serye showtime boxing, ShoBox: Ang Bagong Henerasyong ay itampok sa mga batang talento tumugma sa matigas. AngShoBox pilosopiya ay upang televise kapana-panabik, karamihan ng tao-nakalulugod at mapagkumpitensyang mga tugma habang nagbibigay ng isang nagpapatunay lupa para sa mga prospect gusto natukoy upang labanan para sa isang pamagat mundo. Ang ilan sa mga lumalagong listahan ng mga 83 fighters na lumitaw saShoBox at advanced upang kumamal mga pamagat mundo Kasama: 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, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams and more.

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Sena Agbeko-Bryan Vera Headlines “Beatdown in the Boro” December 8

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Nashville, TN (Oktubre 16, 2018) – Tri-Star Boxing Promotions will host Murfreesboro, TN’s first pro boxing card in more than a quarter century when they present “Beatdown in the Boro” Saturday, Disyembre 8 at The Mid-TN Expo Center.

 

 

 

Mga Pintuan bukas sa 6 pm and tickets for “Beatdown in the Boro” will be on sale shortly at Tristarboxing.com.

 

 

 

Headlining is an intriguing eight round super middleweight showdown between Nashville’s Sena “African Assassin” Agbeko and longtime contender Bryan Vera of Austin, TX.

 

 

 

Originally from Accra, Ghana, the heavy-handed Agbeko’s outstanding professional record is 21-1 may 18 panalo sa pamamagitan ng knockout. Noong Marso, Agbeko outpointed Lawrence Blakey in Nashville and made it known he was eager to take on tougher opposition. Since defeating Blakey, Agbeko’s spent time training with many of the world’s top fighters in Las Vegas.

 

 

 

Recognized as one of the toughest and most exciting fighters on the planet, Vera’s never backed down from a challenge. His professional ledger is 26-13 may 16 wins by knockout and he’s been on boxing’s biggest stage multiple times. Vera has two wins against former world champion Sergio Mora along with knockout victories over former titlists Sergiy Dzinziruk and Andy Lee.

 

 

 

The tough Texan also shared the squared circle with James Kirkland, Julio Cesar Chavez JR. (dalawang beses), Willie Monroe Jr., Matt Korobov and Rocky Fielding among others. Sa 36, Vera looks to knock off Agbeko and have another run at the top.

 

 

 

“This is going to be the biggest fight for a local boxer in quite some time and it’s truly an honor to host the first fight card in more than a quarter century in my hometown,” said Matt Young, a Murfreesboro native and founder of Tri-Star Boxing. “Sena told us adamantly that he wants to step up the competition and Bryan Vera is the kind of opponent he was looking for. We’re expecting to see the best Sena Agbeko to date but he’s still in for a tough fight.”

 

 

 

Murfreesboro’s Rydell “Super” Mayes, 1-0 (1 KO), will face an opponent to be named in a four round heavyweight contest. A standout football player at Riverdale high school, Mayes scored an impressive knockout in his pro debut July 28.

 

 

 

Lightweight Austin “The Dream” Dulay looks to get back to his winning ways following his first career defeat when he faces an opponent to be named. Born and raised in Nashville, Dulay has an excellent 11-1 rekord sa 8 victories by KO.

 

 

 

Popular Nashville native Eduardo “Chachi” Aguilar meets 15 fight veteran Carl Currie of Robbins, IL over four rounds. The two met July 28 and fought to a thrilling draw.

 

 

 

Unbeaten Memphis, TN based junior middleweight Mike Cook, 9-0 (4 KO’s), and heavyweight Dylan Courson, 2-1 (2 KO’s), of Rome, GA are slated to appear in separate bouts against opponents TBD.

 

 

 

Additional undercard fights will be announced shortly.

 

 

 

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, please visit Tristarboxing.com or Facebook.com/Tristarboxing.

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Agbeko tops Blakey; Reyes Thrills in Nashville

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Nashville, TN (Marso 19, 2018) – Rising prospect Sena “African Assassin” Agbeko put another victory in the books following a thoroughly dominant six round unanimous decision victory over veteran Lawrence Blakey Saturday, Marso 17 at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds in Nashville.

 

 

 

 

 

The Agbeko-Blakey matchup headlined a seven fight card promoted by Tri-Star Boxing.

 

 

 

 

 

Backed by a large group of fans, Agbeko took his time in the early going against his larger but defensively-minded southpaw foe. After getting into a rhythm, the Nashville transplant took over with a solid jab and crisp straight rights. Agbeko maintained his pace through the final bell while Blakey offered very little offensively.

 

 

 

 

 

Kalidad ay 60-54 dalawang beses at 59-55. Agbeko is now 21-1 may 18 KO’s. Blakey returns home to Pennsylvania 5-9-2 (2 KO’s).

 

 

 

 

 

Exciting junior flyweight Edwin Reyes won a thrilling 10 round split decision over Mexican veteran Armando Vasquez. Reyes, a Nashville transplant by way of Guatemala, threw a tremendous amount of punches while Vasquez found some success countering his aggressive foe. Sa huli, Reyes was the stronger and more consistent fighter.

 

 

 

 

 

Kalidad ay 99-91, 97-93 Reyes and a surprising 96-94 for Vasquez.

 

 

 

 

 

Reyes improves to 8-3-2 may 5 KO’s while Vasquez slides to 25-21-1 (6 KO’s).

 

 

 

 

 

Sa undercard ng pagkilos, welterweight Luis Galarza returned to the ring and decisioned durable Matt Murphy. Kasunod ng labanan, Galarza donated his purse to LifePoint Church. Locals Chuckie Driver, Maidel Sando and Yolexcy Leiva all earned victories as well.

 

 

 

 

“This show exceeded my expectations,” said Matt Young. “The Vols were in the NCAA tournament and St. Patrick’s Day always has people going to a number of different places in the area so I’m overjoyed with the fact that we had a strong crowd. I’d also like to commend Luis Galarza for donating his purse to help LifePoint Church. We’re growing with every show and I hope to see everybody next time.”

 

 

 

 

 

Tri-Star is currently working on a summer card. Details will be available shortly.

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Agbeko-Blakey tops St. Patrick’s Day Fight Night in Nashville

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Nashville, TN (Marso 13, 2018) – Light heavyweight knockout king Sena “African Assassin” Agbeko will headline Tri-Star Boxing’s special edition of “Fight at the Fairgrounds” when he battles Lawrence Blakey Sabado, Marso 17 at the Fairground Sports Arena in Nashville, TN.
Tickets can be purchased by going to tristarboxing.com/tickets and doors open at 6 pm. The card is brought to you in association with Blue Chair Bay Rum.
Hailing from Ghana and fighting out of Nashville, Agbeko’s impressive professional ledger reads 20-1 may 18 panalo sa pamamagitan ng knockout. The 26-year-old has become a local favorite and Sabado marks his third fight in the Music City. He most recently defeated veteran Anthony Bowman via 2ndround stoppage in January.
Standing across the ring will be Pennsylvania’s Lawrence Blakey. A tough luck fighter with a 5-8-2 record and two wins by KO, Blakey’s been victimized by questionable judging. His last four defeats came via split or majority decision and he’s faced six unbeaten foes. Noong Nobyembre 2017, Blakey outpointed Joe Paintiff (12-3) sa pamamagitan ng lubos na nagkakaisa desisyon.
The Agbeko-Blakey fight is scheduled for six rounds.
Exciting junior flyweight Edwin Reyes of Nashville by way of Guatemala faces Mexico’s 56 fight veteran Armando “Chiquita” Vazquez in the 10 round co-feature. The pair previously met in 2017, with Reyes capturing an exciting decision victory. This time around Reyes, 7-3-2 (5 KO’s), aims for a knockout to erase any doubts that he’s the superior fighter.
The undercard will see the return of Antioch, TN’s Luis “El Taino” Galarza in a four round contest. Fighting for the first time in nearly two years, Galarza has an excellent 21-4 rekord sa 15 of his victories by knockout. He’s shared the ring with world champions Kell Brook and Austin Trout but his proudest moment in boxing will come Sabado evening when he donates 100% of his fight purse to LifePoint Church.
Matt Young of Tri-Star Boxing said “This is our second straight St Patricks’ Day card. The turnout in 2017 was amazing and we’re looking to break the numbers this time around. We’ve got an incredible knockout artist in Agbeko along with one of the most exciting fighters out there in Edwin Reyes plus a number of competitive fights featured on the undercard. Luis Galarza is also making his return for a truly special purpose. I’m looking forward to seeing our loyal fans and some new faces sa Sabado gabi. "
Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, pagbisita tristarboxing.com.
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Tri-Star Boxing Promotions returns to Nashville December 8

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Nashville, TN (Nobyembre 7, 2017) – Junior flyweight sensation Edwin Reyes looks for his fourth straight victory when he challenges Santos “Titos” Vasquez in the eight round main event of Tri-Star Boxing’s “Fights at the Fairgrounds” Biyernes, Disyembre 8 at the Fairgrounds Sports Arena in Nashville.
Living and fighting out of Nashville by way of Guatemala, Reyes owns a solid 7-2-2 record with five KO’s. Sa Setyembre 15, Reyes outpointed ultra-experienced Armando Vasquez over eight rounds. Locals have fully adopted Reyes, who will be fighting for a sixth time in the Music City.
Representing Reno, NV, the hard-hitting Vasquez is 4-2-1 with three wins by knockout. A win over Reyes would run Vasquez’ unbeaten streak to five fights.
The co-featured bout of the evening pits Nashville-based knockout artist Sena “African Assassin” Agbeko against durable veteran Juan Carlos Rojas of Mexico in a six rounds super middleweight showdown.
Agbeko, who came to Nashville by way of Ghana, owns an outstanding 19-1 propesyonal ledger sa 17 KO’s. Sa kanyang huling labanan, Agbeko dominated veteran Brad Austin over six rounds. Since his lone setback in 2014, Agbeko’s made tremendous improvements and hopes to become a contender in the near future.
Rojas has shared the ring with many notable fighters including former world champion Cornelius “K9” Bundrage along with contenders Brian Vera, Nathanial Gallimore, Terell Gausha, Domonique Dolton and Caleb Plant among others.
Cruiserweight standout Mike Wilson travels from his native Oregon to face an opponent TBD in a six round contest. A two-time US National Champion as an amateur, Wilson’s 18-0 may 8 KO’s as a pro and is working his way up the ranks.
“I’m glad to have two of our favorite local fighters headlining again,” said Matt Young, founder of Tri-Star Boxing Promotions. “Reyes gives fans their money’s worth every time and Sena’s produced some great knockouts. Fans are also in for a treat with Mike Wilson. He was one of America’s top amateurs and is unbeaten in the pros so a big fight is definitely in his future.”
Light heavyweight Roy King, 10-1-1 (5 KO’s) ng Johnson City, TN meets 34 fight veteran Marcus Brooks of Fort Benning, GA in a six round light heavyweight showdown while debuting light heavyweight Maidel Sando squares off with Memphis, TN’s Darius Shorter. Eduardo Aguiar, 1-0, will do battle with Memphis native Adam Young and debuting Demarcus “Chuckie” Driver enters the paid ranks against 10 fight vet Nicholas Rodriguez of Kentucky.
Karagdagang bouts ay inihayag sa ilang sandali.
“Nashville is becoming an excellent fight town,” stated Young. “The crowds have grown with every show and more boxers are contacting me about fighting on Tri-Star cards. I look forward to another exciting evening of action that will showcase some very good talent on December 8.”
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Tri Star Boxing returns for “State Fair Boxing Showdown 2” September 15

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Nashville, TN (Agosto 30, 2017) – Fight night returns to Nashville when Tri Star Boxing presents “State Fair Boxing Showdown 2” Biyernes, Setyembre 15.
The six-fight card is in association with Blue Chair Bay Rum and takes place at the State Fairgrounds Sports Arena, matatagpuan sa 500 Wedgewood Lane in Nashville. Tiket mula sa $25 maaaring binili sa tristarboxing.com/tickets.
In the six round main event, Nashville based Ghanaian Sena “African Assassin” Agbeko meets Johnson City, TN’s Brad Austin for the Tennessee Light Heavyweight championship. The heavy-handed Agbeko has an excellent 18-1 rekord sa 17 wins by knockout and looks for a fourth straight victory since his lone setback. Isang beterano ng 37 fights, Austin’s faced many tough opponents including Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin, Yunieski Gonzalez, Ismayl Sillah, Isiah Thomas and Edwin Rodriguez among others.
Junior flyweight knockout king Edwin Reyes, 6-2 (5 KO’s), faces a foe to be announced in the eight round co-feature. Originally from Guatemala and now residing in Nashville, six of Reyes’ last seven bouts have taken place in the Volunteer State.
DeMarcus Rogers and Dedrick Bell will square off in a six rounder for the Tennessee State Welterweight Championship. Chattanooga’s Rogers owns a solid 11-3-1 professional ledger with four victories by KO but will have his hands full with his Memphis based foe. Bell’s deceptive ledger is 18-29-1 (9 KO’s) but the majority of his defeats came against championship level fighters.
22-year-old middleweight Winfred Harris Jr. ng Detroit, MI looks to run his record to 15-0 when he battles Tennessee based Cuban Yolexcy Leiva over six rounds. Sa Hunyo 23, Harris took a quantum leap in competition and impressively outpointed notoriously tough Lanardo Tyner. Leiva, 5-6 (4 KO’s), is expected to give Harris all he can handle having previously faced quality foes in Marcus Willis, Frank Galarza, Boyd Melson, Thomas Lamanna and Kanat Islam.
Additional undercard bouts include debuting light heavyweight Maidel Sando versus Justin Brown (0-1), at 140 pounder Eduardo Aguiar fighting for the first time against William Ware (2-5).
"It’s great to come back to Nashville,” said Tri Star Boxing’s Matt Young. “The city’s interest boxing has grown tremendously during the last few years. We’ve got a diverse and talented group of fighters on the card and it’s a great forum for them as well. The State Fair is a major event and we’re expecting a huge crowd on September 15.”