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Chris Van Heerden brings “Bero” & slaysThe DragonTo win 10-round majority decision over Steve Claggett

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(L-R) — Steve CLAGGETT & Chris Van Heerden
(All pictures by MannyMittsMurillo / Roy Jones Jr. Boxeo Promozioak)
LAS VEGAS (April 16, 2016) – Former IBO World welterweight champion Chris “Bero” Van Heerden put himself back into title contention position, winning a 10-round majority decision over Steve “The Dragon” CLAGGETT in this evening’s main event, under the neon lights at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center(DLVEC) outdoor venue.
The “Knockout Night at the D” serie, which airs live on CBS Sports Network, is presented by D Las Vegas and DLVEC), sustaturiko Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxeo Promozioak and returns Larunbata Arratsaldean, Maiatza 21.
Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Kos), fighting out of Santa Monica, California by way of South Africa, used his 3-inch height advantage against Claggett (23-3-1, 16 Kos), the Canadian champion from Calgary, Alberta.
Neither fighter was hurt during the fight, in which there were continual back-and-forth exchanges of stinging combinations. Claggett battled to apply pressure in order to fight on the inside, while Van Heerden fought effectively from the outside.
The two evenly-matched welterweights patiently waited for the official announcement: 95-95 eta 97-93 twice for Van Heerden.
I knew I won this fight, 120-ehuneko, but I knew it was close,” Van Heerden commented. “We’re both winners Gaur gauean because of it was so close and we entertained the crowd. Me and Claggett entertained the crowd…..we delivered. I’ve been through so much and the lord helped me get this win. I look forward to a rematch, but I want to move forward.
Undefeated California junior middleweight NeecoThe RoosterMacias (12-0, 6 Kos) had a lot to crow about in the 8-round co-feature against LimberthEl GallitoPonce, Jr..(10-3, 8 Kos). Macias thoroughly dominated the action, firing non-stop shots from every conceivable angle. His unrelenting pressure enabled Macias, whose come-forward approach made him an instant fan favorite, to control the fight from start to finish for a unanimous decision.
I knew he was going to be the toughest fighter I’ve fought,” Macias said. “I give Ponce much respect. We wanted to give fans a good show.
Baltimore welterweight Malik “Iceman” Hawkins (7-0, 6 Kos) eman Errol “Spyda” Sidney (6-2-2, 2 Kos) a beating, fully displaying his arsenal of punches, hurting his gutsy opponent on several occasions. Hawkinsaggressive style early in the fight broke-down Sidney, who was nearly finished at the end of the fourth and fifth rounds. Hawkins trapped Sidney a neutral corner at the start of the sixth round and a powerful uppercut sent Sidney down to a knee. Sidney beat referee Jay Nady‘s count but the veteran official had seen enough and he halted the bout 1:02 into the sixth.
We’re back,” Hawkins proclaimed after the bout. I’d give myself an 8 ½ this fight.
Las Vegas’ promising prospect Randy Moreno (2-0, 1 KO) outclassed Oregon junior lightweight Derek Barthemay (0-3) from the opening bell for a 4-round unanimous decision.
Flashy Las Vegas welterweight prospect Jeremy “J-FlashNichols (3-0, 2 Kos) constantly pounded the body of his tough Mexican opponent, Jason “GibborGavino (3-2, 2 Kos), for a 4-round shutout victory,
Las Vegas’ Sal Lopez (2-0) dropped a game Matt “The KO KidMurphy (0-2), a junior lightweight from St. Louis, in the opening round on his way to an impressive one-sided win by way of a unanimous 4-round decision.
Complete results and more pictures of main event below:
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Neeco Macias (12-0, 4 Kos), Palm Desert, California.
WDEC8 (79-73, 79-73, 79-73)
Limberth Ponce, Jr.. (10-3, 8 Kos), Rock Island, Illinois
WELTERWEIGHTS
Chris Van Heerden (24-2-1, 12 Kos), Santa Monica, California
WDEC10 (97-93, 97-93, 95-95)
Steve CLAGGETT (23-4, 16 Kos), Calgary, Alberta, Kanadan
Malik Hawkins (7-0, 6 Kos), Baltimore, Maryland
WTKO6 (1:02)
Errol Sidney, Jr.. (6-2-2, 2 Kos), New Orleans, Louisiana
Jeremy Nichols (3-0, 2 Kos), Las Vegas, Nevada
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-35)
Jason Gavino (3-2, 2 Kos), Tijuana, Mexikon
JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS
Randy Moreno (2-0, 1 KO), Las Vegas, Nevada
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Derek Bartlemay (0-3), Salem, Oregon
Sal Lopez (3-0, 0 Kos), Las Vegas, Nevada
WDEC (40-35, 40-35, 40-35)
Derick Bartlemay (0-3), Salem, Oreon
(L-R) – Chris Van Heerden & Steve CLAGGETT
(L-R) – Chris Van Heerden & Steve CLAGGETT
The “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, bideo eta telco hornitzaileak eta satelite DIRECTV Channel bidez 221 eta plater Network Channel 158. Informazio gehiago lortzeko, programazio ordutegia osoa barne, eta nola CBS Sports Network lortzeko, joan www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” serie.
INFORMAZIOA:
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Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins), @ej_flash562 (Nichols)
For More Information:
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“Knockout Night at the D” Undercard Announced

Larunbat honetan night live on
CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS (April 12, 2016) – An solid undercard showcasing promising prospects has been announced for Larunbat honetan gaueko “Knockout Night at the D” serie, presented by D Las Vegas eta Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), da sustatutako Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxeo Promozioak.
Canadian welterweight Steve “The Dragon” CLAGGETT (23-3-1, 16 Kos) and former IBO champion Chris “Bero” Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Kos),, fighting out of his native South Africa by way of Santa Monica, California, square off in 12-round main event.
Larunbata en “Knockout Night at the D” event will air (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. ETA) bizi CBS Sports Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
Undefeated California welterweight NeecoRoosterMacias (11-0, 4 Kos) faces former Chicago Golden Gloves champion Limberth “Tximista” Ponce, Jr.. (10-2, 8 Kos), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature.
A Baltimore welterweight, boladan Malik “Iceman” Hawkins (6-0, 5 Kos), is in the first televised bout in a six-rounder versus New OrleansErrol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 Kos). Jones signed Hawkins to a promotional contract after watching the youngster spar impressively, displaying tremendous power.
Also fighting on the undercard in 4-round fights are flashy Las Vegas welterweight Jeremy “J-FlashNichols (2-0, 2 Kos) vs. Mexikoko inbaditzaileaJason Gavino (3-1, 2 Kos), slick Las Vegas featherweight Sal Lopez (2-0) vs. TBA, dangerous Las Vegas junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Derek Barthemay (0-2), of Eugene, Oregon, and Los Angeles heavyweight Jonathan “JohnnieRice (3-1-1, 3 Kos) vs. Antonio Robertson (4-5-1, 2 Kos), of Alexandria, Virginia.
Borrokak eta borrokalari guztiak dira aldaketaren menpe.
Sarrerak, tasatuak $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com edowww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Ateak irekita 5:00 p.m. PT irekiera bout programatuta dituzten 6:00 p.m. PT.
The “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, bideo eta telco hornitzaileak eta satelite DIRECTV Channel bidez 221 eta plater Network Channel 158. Informazio gehiago lortzeko, programazio ordutegia osoa barne, eta nola CBS Sports Network lortzeko, joanwww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” serie.
“BATTLE BORN BOXING: THE UPRISING” – Ostirala, April 15, 2016
The inaugural event, “Battle Born Boxing: Uprising”, ospatuko da Ostiral honetan Gau (Apr. 15), outdoors at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center.
The “Battle Born Boxing” series will present amateur boxing events the night before each of the “Knockout Night at the D” series professional events.
Created to support amateur boxing in Nevada, “Battle Born Boxing” also provides a platform for amateur boxers from other states to compete against local clubs and boxers.
INFORMAZIOA:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins), @ej_flash562 (Nichols)

“Bero” is on! Chris Van Heeden vs. Steve Claggett Apr. 16 live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS (April 7, 2016) – South African welterweight Chris “Bero” Van Heerden is on a mission to torch his Canadian opponent Steve “The Dragon” CLAGGETT, in their 12-round main event, headlining “Knockout Night at the D”.
The “Knockout Night at the D” serie, presented by D Las Vegas eta Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), da sustatutako Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxeo Promozioak.
UTB. 16garren “Knockout Night at the D” event will air LarunbataGau, April 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. ETA), bizi CBS Sports Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Kos), fighting out of Santa Monica (ESATERAKO), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) eta Nazioarteko Boxeo Federazioa (IBF) welterweight txapeldun.
During his 10-year professional career, Van Heerden has defeated quality opponents such as Ramon Avila, Cecil McCalla, Ray Price, Cosme Rivera,Mathew Hilton, eta Sebastian Andres Lujan.
A win over Claggett will put my career right back to where we need it to be,” Van Heerden said. “Winning this fight is my only option! I’m predicting a win, nothing less. Fans watching me fight for the first time can expect to watch a fighter with speed and footwork. I’m a winner who is going to win this fight no matter what.
CLAGGETT (23-3-1, 16 Kos) is the reigning Canadian Professional Boxing Council and Canadian welterweight champion. “Claggett’s strength is his cominforward aggression and that’s how he’s got most of his opponents to give up,” Van Heerden noted. “I know I’ve faced guys with more power. I’m expecting a hard fight, nothing easy, and it will be entertaining.
The 28-year-old Van Heerden moved to Santa Monica two years ago after he wiped out the top South African fighters in his weight class. He has the strong support of actor Frank Grillo, who has appeared in numerous movies, BarneWarrior, The Grey, End of Watch, Captain America: The Winter Soldier eta The Purge: Anarchy.
Frank Grillo is like a father/brother figure to me and he has been since I met him,” Van Heerden explained their relationship. He motivates me on a daily basis. I’m blessed to be around him.
Unbeaten California welterweight prospect NeecoRoosterMacias (11-0, 4 Kos), fighting out of Lancaster, ESATERAKO, hartzen Limberth “Tximista” Ponce, Jr.. (10-2, 8 Kos), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature. Undefeated welterweight perspectiva Malik “Iceman” Hawkins (6-0, 5 Kos), Baltimoreko, cumple Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 Kos), New Orleanseko, in a 6-round bout to open the television broadcast.
The undercard also features promising Las Vegas-based prospects in four-round bouts: welterweight Jeremy “J-FlashNichols (2-0, 2 Kos), luma Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO).
Borrokak eta borrokalari guztiak dira aldaketaren menpe.
Sarrerak, tasatuak $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com edowww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Ateak irekita 5:00 p.m. PT irekiera bout programatuta dituzten 6:00 p.m. PT.
The “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, bideo eta telco hornitzaileak eta satelite DIRECTV Channel bidez 221 eta plater Network Channel 158. Informazio gehiago lortzeko, programazio ordutegia osoa barne, eta nola CBS Sports Network lortzeko, joanwww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” serie.
INFORMAZIOA:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins), @ej_flash562 (Nichols)

The Dragonto be unleashed April 16th Live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (April 5, 2016) – Apirilaren The 16garren10-round main event between Canadian welterweight Steve “The Dragon” CLAGGETT and South Africa-native Chris “Bero” Van Heerden embodies the “Knockout Night at the D” philosophy in terms of featuring action fighters in evenly matched, entertaining bouts.
The “Knockout Night at the D” serie, presented by D Las Vegas etaDowntown Las Vegas Events Center(DLVEC), da sustatutako Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxeo Promozioak.
UTB. 16garren “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Larunbata Gau, April 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. ETA), bizi CBS Sports Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
The broadcast team includes Jim “JR” Ross, Sean Wheelock eta antzinako munduko txapelduna Kevin “The Flushing FlashKelley. Joe Martinez is the ring announcer.
Claggett vs. Van Heerden is a crossroads fight for both boxers with critical consequences, especially for the winner who will use it as an invaluable springboard for his boxing career.
The 26-year-old Claggett (23-3-1, 16 Kos), who is the reigning Canadian Professional Boxing Council and Canadian welterweight champion, is thrilled to be fighting in Las Vegas for the first time. “Honez ametsa,” he explained. “I’ve trained in Las Vegas often but now it’s time to show what I can do there in a fight. A win will open many doors for me and could potentially lead to a path that will set up the rest of my boxing life. Esan beharrik ez dago, I am focused and prepared for the opportunity.
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CLAGGETT, as well as Van Heerden, are known as high-action fighters, throwing punches in bunches, and something eventually has to give. Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Kos), fighting out of Santa Monica (ESATERAKO), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) eta Nazioarteko Boxeo Federazioa (IBF) welterweight txapeldun.
Van Heerden is a rangy, quick and active fighter,” Claggett said. “I have an action style but, for many years, I was strictly a pressure fighter with a good body shot. Gaur egun, arren, I have a couple of more tricks up my sleeve. His heart and durability have been shown and is to be respected. This match-up is sure to produce some good exchanges. I expect this to be a high-action fight between two hungry fighters with him coming off a loss (to unbeaten rising star Errol Spence Jr.. joan den irailean) and me coming off more than one fight falling through. This is a great match up. He is similar to the style of (Konstantin)Ponomarev (who Claggett lost an 8-round decision to last year) with range and movement. And that motivates me!”
Undefeated Lancaster, California welterweight NeecoRoosterMacias (11-0, 4 Kos) cumple Limberth “Tximista” Ponce, Jr.. (10-2, 8 Kos), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature. Unbeaten Baltimore welterweight prospect Malik “Iceman” Hawkins(6-0, 5 Kos) aurpegiak Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 Kos), New Orleanseko, in a 6-round bout to open the television broadcast.
The undercard also features promising Las Vegas-based prospects in four-round bouts: welterweight Jeremy “J FlashNichols (2-0, 2 Kos), luma Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO).
Borrokak eta borrokalari guztiak dira aldaketaren menpe.
Sarrerak, tasatuak $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com edo www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Ateak irekita 5:00 p.m. PT irekiera bout programatuta dituzten 6:00 p.m. PT.
The “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, bideo eta telco hornitzaileak eta satelite DIRECTV Channel bidez 221 eta plater Network Channel 158. Informazio gehiago lortzeko, programazio ordutegia osoa barne, eta nola CBS Sports Network lortzeko, joan www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” serie.
INFORMAZIOA:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins)

Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions BringsThe Dragon” & “Bero” to April 16th “Knockout Night at the D” Ekitaldia

Live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (March 28, 2016) – D Las Vegas eta Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), along with Neon Star Media, announced today that Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxeo Promozioak is the licensed promoter of record for the 2016 “Knockout Night at the D” boxing series to be held at the DLVEC.
UTB. 16garren “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Larunbata Gau, April 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. ETA), bizi CBS Sports Network from the DLVEC outdoor venue in the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas.
RJJ promises fans in attendance and those watching live on CBS Sports Network will feel the heat of the 10-round main event as The Dragon,” Steve CLAGGETT, gudu “Bero,” Chris Van Heerden, in a fan-friendly welterweight showdown.
We are truly passionate about bringing outdoor boxing back to Las Vegas and are excited to work with Roy Jones Jr. to showcase local fighters and give them an amazing platform at ,” esan Derek Stevens, Owner and CEO of the D Las Vegas and DLVEC. “We feel this fight series will become a major event in the city’s boxing scene, as it will bring together world-class athletes, local businesses and fans from near and far.
Anytime I have the opportunity to showcase my fighters in Las Vegas and put on a show is a win-win for me and Roy Jones Jr. Boxeo Promozioak,” commented Roy Jones Jr., Co-Founder of RJJ. “Las Vegas has helped make my career what it is today; it feels like home to me. ‘Knockout Night at the Dis going to be a spectacular night for boxing and the fans. Downtown Las Vegas Event Center is an outstanding venue for boxing fansthere isn’t a bad seat in the house!”
I’m honored to work with such a reputable venue such as the Downtown Las Vegas Center,” remarked Keith Veltre, CEO / Co-Founder of Roy Jones Jr. Promozioak. “This venue is exactly what the boxing community needs to spark the excitement of boxing that ‘Knockout Night at the Dwill deliver. The team has been very accommodating to RJJ and it is a pleasure to work with a class act. We are happy to call the Downtown Las Vegas Event Center home to RJJ.
CLAGGETT (23-3-1, 16 Kos), 26, is the reigning Canadian Professional Boxing Council and Canadian welterweight champion. As an amateur in Calgary, he captured four Alberta Championships and three Golden Gloves titles, all prior to his 18garren urtebetetze.
South African-native Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Kos), fighting out of Santa Monica (ESATERAKO), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) eta Nazioarteko Boxeo Federazioa (IBF) welterweight txapeldun. (Van Heerden is pictured to the left.)
The 8-round co-feature matches undefeated Lancaster, California NeecoRoosterMacias (11-0, 4 Kos) aurka Limberth Ponce, Jr.. (10-2, 8 Kos), of Rock Island, Illinois. Unbeaten Baltimore welterweight prospect Malik Hawkins (6-0, 5 Kos) is scheduled to fight an opponent to be determined in a 4-round bout.
The remainder of the undercard features promising Las Vegas-based prospects in four-round bouts: welterweight Jeremy “J FlashNichols (2-0, 2 Kos), junior featherweight Sal Perez (2-0) eta bantamweight Sergio Lopez (2-3, 1 KO). Nichols (ezkerreko irudian) gained invaluable experience as a sparring partner for Floyd Mayweather, Jr.. for his mega-fight versus Manny Pacquiao.
Borrokak eta borrokalari guztiak dira aldaketaren menpe.
Sarrerak, tasatuak $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com edowww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Ateak irekita 5:00 p.m. PT irekiera bout programatuta dituzten 6:30 p.m. PT.
The “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, bideo eta telco hornitzaileak eta satelite DIRECTV Channel bidez 221 eta plater Network Channel 158. Informazio gehiago lortzeko, programazio ordutegia osoa barne, eta nola CBS Sports Network lortzeko, joanwww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” serie.
INFORMAZIOA:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce)

Undefeated prospect Toka Kahn-Clary Returns to ring this Saturday night vs. Gabino Cota in Studio City, California

Kahn-Clary picture courtesy of
Top Rank

CRANSTON, RI(Otsaila 8, 2016) – Rising super featherweight star Toka “T-Nice” Kahn-Clary(17-0, 11 Kos) returns to action this Saturday night against Mexican opponent Gabino “Flash” Cota (18-5-1, 16 Kos) at Sportsman Lodge in Studio City, California.

A decorated American amateur boxer (131-11 erregistro), his career highlighted by a gold-medal performance at the 2010 Golden eskularruak Nazionala txapelketak, Kahn-Clary is a native of Liberia who passed on a shot to make the 2016 U.S. Olinpiar Boxing Team, Duela inflexio pro hiru urte.
Kahn-Clary’s impressive second-round stoppage of Sergio “Cuatito” Lopez (19-10-1, 13 Kos) last November was supposed to lead him graduating to a 10-round fighter. His promoter Top Rank’s show Larunbat honetan, headlined Alex Saucedo vs. Clarence Booth, doesn’t have a single 10-round fight, in favor of three 8-rounders including Kahn-Clary vs. Cota.
That really doesn’t matter to me,” Kahn-Clary said. “I trained to beat this guy, not how many rounds. I’m a lot better fighter than I was a year ago. I’m a lot more relaxed in the ring. I think more as I’m moving in the ring, adjusting a lot better, and my combinations are coming out a lot better.
A former WBC FECOMBOX and Mexican featherweight champion, Cota is a dangerous opponent who has knocked out 16 of the 18 fighters he’s defeated as a professional.
Cota may have lost four of his last six but they were all title fights or on television against name opponents,” Kahn-Clary burua prestatzaile Peter Manfredo, Sr. Besterik adierazi. “He has some pop, throws a zillion punches and just keeps coming forward. This is a good step up for Toka.
Toka is ready for this fight. He’s had a lot of good sparring. Toka is aggressive, well-conditioned, a good defensive fighter who can crack. There wasn’t a 10-round fight available on this card but we wanted this fight. Toka’s still only 23 so there’s no reason to rush things.
Cota is battle tested having fought world title challengerJonathan Oquendo, Puerto Ricoko Olympian Orlando Cruzand Russian champion Andrey Klimov.
I like fighting guys that come to me like Cota,” Kahn-Clary remarked. “It makes my job easier. I can setup my punches and fights against guys like this aren’t as much as a chess match. I’ll be landing hard shots and fans like that better than a chess match.
Jarraitu Kahn-Clary Twitter eta InstagramenTokaKahnClary, edo laguna zion Facebook on www.Facebook.com/tokakahn.

Undefeated perspectiva Toka Kahn-Clary 10-txandan borrokalaria tituludunak

-guztiak pictures Mikey Williams adeitasuna / Top Rank-
CRANSTON, RI (Azaroa 25, 2015) – After his impressive second-round stoppage of Sergio “Cuatito” Lopez (19-10-1, 13 Kos) azken ostirala Las Vegas Cosmopolitan at night, boladan blue-chip luma perspectiva Toka “T-Nice” Kahn-Clary (17-0, 11 Kos) du ofizialki zortzi hamar-txandan borrokalaria graduatu.
“”Nire portaera ona izan zen,” Kahn-Clary looked back on his knockout of Lopez. “I didn’t do anything to make it a difficult fight. I was a little concerned that my opponent came in overweight (128 kgs. Kontratu pisua baina Lopez pisatu 132.2 kgs.), but I didn’t think too much of it. I really wanted to go four or five rounds for some more experience, baina jarri dut behera zion bigarren txandan eskubidea kako batekin, eta eraman zuen egindako. (Lopez ezin du hirugarren txandan kanpai erantzun behar izan zen.)
(L-R) Toka Kahn-Clary eta epaileak ez Jay Nady
“Betiko 10-rounders prest nago. (Head entrenatzaile) Peter (Manfredo, Sr.) Beti izan da egokitua lan asko egiten dit. Erronda asko sparred dugu borrokak zortzi txandan, so I’ve been ready for 10-round fights. I won’t be fighting again until next year, baina gimnasioan itzuliko naiz Datorren astelehenean.”
Nor izan a A apaindutako American amateur 131-11 erregistro, urrezko domina at performance bat nabarmendu 2010 Golden eskularruak Nazionala txapelketak, Kahn-Clary tiro bat gainditu egin du 2016 U.S. Olinpiar Boxing Team, Duela inflexio pro hiru urte.
(L-R) – Head entrenatzaile Peter Manfredo, Sr. & Toka Kahn-Clary
“Uste dut Toka adierazpen handi bat egin eta, beraz, Top Rank egin (Kahn-Clary sustatzailea),” Manfredo added. “They’re so high on him that they want to put him in a big fight. I told them to give us a 10-round fight first, agian, urtarrilean edo otsailean, and then we can talk about him fighting a top guy. There’s no rush; Zuen bakarrik 23.
Toka’s really maturing. He still doesn’t have ‘man strengthbut he’s getting there. He always works hard. He spars hard with bigger guys. He doesn’t just beat up a sparring partner, gora jotzen zuen gimnasioan, three or four fighters a session. And most of the time he’s sparring bigger guys and using big gloves.
Liberian jaio, the 23-year-old Kahn-Clary is a rising star with lofty expectations. “To goiko mailan lehiatu nahi dut,” he explained. “Datorren urtean, I will keep working hard and hopefully fight some decent named opponents. I’m not ready for the top guys in my division, oraindik ez, baina han izango naiz beste urte batez ere.”
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Undefeated blue-chip perspectiva Toka Kahn-Clary Liberia jaiotzez making Amerikan izen

Sergio Lopez borrokatzea Larunbat honetan Las Vegas

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PROVIDENCE (Azaroa 16, 2015) — Undefeated luma perspectiva Toka “T-Nice” Kahn-Clary (16-0, 10 Kos) onena izan daiteke, Nahiko “ezezaguna” Herrialdeko boxeolari, gutxienez New England kanpo.
Nor izan a A apaindutako American amateur 131-11 erregistro, urrezko domina at performance bat nabarmendu 2010 Golden eskularruak Nazionala txapelketak, Kahn-Clary eraztuna itzultzen Larunbat honetan Gau (Aza. 20) Las Vegas Cosmopolitan Mexikoko aurkariak aurka Sergio “Cuatito” Lopez (19-9-1, 13 Kos) zer suposatzen in Kahn-Clary azken programatuta zortzi biribilak bout izan tituludun zuen aurretik 10-rounders den.
“Borrokalari Mexikoko gogorra batek kanpotik apur bat kutxa ahal duk,” Kahn-Clary bere hurrengo aurkari buruz hitz egin zuen, “baina aurrera dator zuen, gehiegi. Esperientziadun zen, eta izan ere aurkaria onak asko batera.”
Lopez edozein perspectiva proba bat larri dago. His last three fights include a loss to 18-0 Alejandro Luna (KO4) iragan abuztuan, 10-txandan zatitu marrazteko 24-7-1 Joksan Hernandez, eta bosgarren txandan knockout tekniko harrigarri bat 16-0 Victor Betancourt.
“Lopez gamer bat da,” Kahn-Clary burua prestatzaile Peter Manfredo, Sr. gehitu. He’s tough but our plan is for Toka to take him apart and eventually take him out. Toka’s not far away from a really big fight, agian, 8-10 hilabete. We were offered a big fight but, Bat-10 osoan zehar borroka egin behar dugu lehen, eta borroka hori datorren urtearen hasieran lortu zuen.”
Kahn-Clary, Providence kanpo borrokan, hau da, bere garaipena nabarmenetako off datozen azken June profesional gisa, Horren bidez zapaldu zuen hartu nahi klasean 33-11 Jonathan Perez, antzinako Kolonbiako super bantamweight eta Munduko Boxing Kontseilua (WBC) txapeldun. Kahn-Clary stopped Perez in the sixth round of their fight on a card headlined by Timothy Bradley'S-behineko mundu welterweight izenburua baino gehiago irabazi Jessie Vargas StubHub Center Carson at, California.
23 urte ditu The, jaio zen Toka Kahn, will never face obstacles in the ring more difficult to overcome than his early life experiences. Now a blue-chip prospect, he was born in Liberia and came to America with his younger sister to join their father when he was only six. He lived in Philadelphia only one year before his father was killed in a shooting. Toka’s arduous journey continued as he and his sister moved to Providence, Bertan bizi izan ziren gurasoak harrera dute nor, Egia, ez zaintzeko horiek zer gertatu.
Seinale guztiak Toka adierazi arazotxo lortzean Providence kaleetan gaztea bezala, bereziki une, denean etxerik ez zen. Zorionez, arren, Lagun bat ekarri zion Manfredo en Gimnasioa den Pawtuckert ere, RI. Boxing truly saved his life. Manfredo, USA Boxing New England presidente Jim Perella eta bikoteak ziren azkenean hartutako zion, Andrea Watson eta Ron Clary, nabarmen aldatu bere bizitza.
Kahn-Clary Top Rank batekin kontratu bat sinatu sustapen, bertan, manager batera Mike Criscio eta Manfredo, Izan Kahn-Clary mugitu egonkorra, goranzko erritmo. Kahn-Clary, bidenabar, egingo da aurten hirugarren aldiz borrokan, bost iaz ondoren.
“Top Rank lan ona egin du nirekin mantenduz okupatuta,” southpaw Kahn-Clary commented. “I know that it takes time to climb the ladder and I still need to improve a few things. I need to beat a top fighter to get into the world rankings. I’ll be ready when I get that call.
“Prest nago oraintxe batentzat 10 edo 12 osoan zehar borroka. I’ve done a lot of sparring to help me get ready to step up. I’m excited about fighting 10 eta 12 round fights because it’ll be a test for me and I love to be test. The top guys in my division are the (Gary) Russell, (Nekaturikl) Lomachenkoeta (Lion) Santa Cruz. I have the skills and heart to compete with them.
Kalitatea New England sparring prima bat da, batez ere, txikiagoak-pisua, hala nola Kahn-Clary gisa borrokalaria, nor izan esperientzia eskerga WBA super luma sparring irabaziJavier Fortuna (29-0-1, 21 Kos), hiru-time US Olympian Rau'shee Warren eta bere ikaskide New England eta laguna, New Haven’s Luis “KO King” Rosa (21-0, 10 Kos).
“Peter (Manfredo) eta niri bidaiatzeko Worcester (MA) eta Connecticut lan onak lortzeko,” the gifted boxer-puncher Toka-Kahn explained. “It’s been a great help for me. I’ve gotten a lot of valuable experience in there with fighters like Fortuna and Warren. Beren ring generalship ikusi dut, Beren mugimendua, and I’ve learned from them. They’re smart. I’ve learned from them, even try to copy them. It’s not just about sparring, bertan ikasteko esperientzia bat da. Zuk ez sparring ikasten bada, guztiak ez dituzu inoiz izan sparring partner bat da.”
Manfredo izan da inguruan, eta konturatuko da bere saria ikaslea zuela, Kahn-Clary, will need to go away to training camp for good sparring when he starts fighting 10-rounders. “Batekin lagun ona naiz Freddie Roach eta guk joango egindako California eta Wild Card Gimnasioa at entrenatu,” Manfredo concluded. “I’m very happy with the way Toka’s been moved. I have faith in Brad Goodman, duten onena bat da, if not the best matchmaker in the world. They’ve moved Toka along at a good pace. They know what they’re doing.
Bien bitartean, Toka Kahn-Clary plans to make his name in boxing next year. Lehenengoa, arren, Lopez iragana lortu ditu Larunbat honetan Gau bere bultzada mantentzeko joan.
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