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SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION RETURNS WITH EXCITING 154-POUND PROSPECT CHARLES CONWELL FACING FELLOW UNBEATEN WENDY TOUSSAINT ON WEDNESDAY, Deireadh Fómhair 7
Quadrupleheader Features Total of Six Fighters with Undefeated Records
NUA-EABHRAC– September 19, 2020 -ShoBox: An Giniúint Nuareturns for the first time since March with a four-fight card headlined by exciting, undefeated super welterweight prospectsCharles Conwell agusWendyToussaint in a 10-round main-event bout on Wednesday, Deireadh Fómhair 7 beo ar Showtime ® (9 p.m. ET / PT) from the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Conn.
The four-fight telecast will feature eight prospects who boast a combined record of 109-4-3, including six boxers who have yet to taste defeat at the professional level. The lastShoBox event was held March 13 in Hinckley, Ó., and was one of the final live sporting events to take place before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the sports world for several months.
A decorated amateur and U.S. representative at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, the 22-year-old Conwell (12-0, 9 Kos) hails from Cleveland, Ohio, and will make his secondShoBox appearance – and first in nearly three years – when he takes on up-and-comingToussaint (12-0, 5 Kos) ag 154 punt.
The co-feature is another bout of unbeatens as Conwell’s half-brotherIsaiah Steen (14-0, 11 Kos) matches up againstKalvin Henderson (12-0-1, 8 Kos) in an eight-round super middleweight bout. AnShoBox event will open with two eight-round welterweight showdowns as Detroit’sJanelson Bocachica (15-0, 10 Kos) takes on fellow Puerto Rico nativeNicklaus Flaz (9-1, 7 Kos) agus crua-bhualadhBrandun Lee (19-0, 17 Kos) tuairisceáin ShoBox in the telecast opener againstJimmy Williams(16-3-2, 5 Kos).
“Charles Conwell is the quintessentialShoBox fighter,” said Gordon Hall, executive producer forShoBox: An Giniúint Nua ó bunaíodh é i 2001. “He had a successful amateur career and he has shown real promise in his pro campaign. Anois, he’ll face his first undefeated opponent in Haitian-born Wendy Toussaint who should be a tough test. In the co-feature another battle of unbeatens in Steen vs. Henderson and rounded out by promising prospect Janelson Bocachica and rising star Brandun Lee. These are the type of fight cards that make this series unique and important for the development of young fighters on both sides of the bout sheet.”
The event is promoted by Tony Holden Productions.
Charles Conwell vs. Wendy Toussaint – 10-round Super Welterweight Main Event
Known for his lightning quick fast hands and power, the rising prospect Conwell is currently ranked No. 9 by the IBF in one of boxing’s deepest divisions at 154 pounds led by Jermell Charlo, Jeison Rosario, Tony Harrison, Erickson Lubin, Julian Williams, Terrell Gausha and Jarrett Hurd.
Conwell was 116-14 as an amateur and was the National Golden Gloves Champion in 2015. In his last fight in February, Conwell scored a fifth-round stoppage over Ramses Agaton. He is co-promoted by Tony Holden of Holden Productions and Lou DiBella of DiBella Entertainment. He is managed by Dave McWater at Split-T Management.
Fighting in front of his hometown fans in Cleveland in his ShoBox tús i 2017, Conwell went the six-round distance for the first time in his young career beating a game Roque “Rocky” Zapata with an impressive unanimous decision.
“I am happy to be back onShoBox, and I am going to put in a good performance and do what I do best,” said Conwell. “My opponent is undefeated, and he will come to win, but I think that I am just better overall and all around. I am a very smart boxer with fast hands and power. When people see me, they will see Aaron Pryor, Mike Tyson and Andre Ward rolled up into one! I am happy to be headliningShoBox and being able to show my talent to the whole world.”
Nicknamed “Haitian Fire”, Toussaint, 28, was born in Haiti and currently trains in Huntington, New York where eight of his 12 pro fights have taken place. He is promoted by Hall of Fame New York promoter Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing.
Toussaint fled Haiti for France in 2010 following the devastating earthquake and currently works as a firefighter on Long Island. He is the main sparring partner of No. 1-rangaithe (WBO) light heavyweight world title contender Joe Smith Jr. Toussaint has won his last five of seven fights by knockout. Fighting on the undercard of the Eleider Alvarez-Joe Smith card August 22 i Las Vegas, Toussaint won an eight-round decision over Isiah Jones.
“I would like to thank my trainer Frankie Globuschutz, my promoter Joe DeGuardia and Star Boxing for this great opportunity to shine in aShoBox imeacht is mó,” Toussaint said. “I am ready to fight. I have always been ready to fight. Nothing changes for me, and I am bringing the Haitian Fire.”
Isaiah Steen vs. Kalvin Henderson – 8-round Super Middleweight Co-Feature
Like his half-brother Conwell, the 24-year-old Steen of Cleveland also had a successful amateur career with a record of 85-15. Fighting on the same card as Conwell back in February, Steen needed less than a round to stop Kenneth Council in Hammond, Ind., in his last fight. Steen is co-promoted by Holden and DiBella and managed by McWater.
“This is my first fight on TV so it’s going to be a big one,” said Steen. “This is a big stage to show everybody what I am coming for and I am very excited to be fighting on SHOWTIME. This is a major step-up fight. I am just going to keep to my game plan and keep my distance. It’s amazing to be able to be on a television card with my brother.”
Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Henderson currently resides and trains out of Fayetteville, Ark., where he was a six-time Arkansas state champion in the amateurs. Following high school, Henderson got a full-ride music scholarship to the University of Arkansas as a percussionist graduating with his bachelor’s degree in Music Education in 2012. The 30-year-old Henderson is promoted by Marshall Kauffman’s Kings Promotions.
“I am ready to get back to what I do great,” said Henderson, who is married with four children and a fifth on the way. “My opponent is undefeated, but on October 7th, he will have his hands full. I am excited to finally showcase by skill-set on a national level as the co-main event.”
Janelson Bocachica vs. Nicklaus Flaz – 8-round Welterweight Bout
A native of Puerto Rico and fighting out of Detroit, Mich., Bocachica is just 21 years old and already has four years of pro experience. He began boxing at age eight, won four consecutive Ringside Championships (2011-14), the National PAL Championships and the 2015 Detroit Golden Gloves. He boasts an amateur record of 55-5. He is trained by his father, Nelson Figueroa. Bocachica is managed by McWater of Split T-Management and promoted by King’s Promotions.
“I am fighting another Puerto Rican fighter which will surely produce fireworks and an exciting, all-action fight,” Bocachica said. “He is a power puncher and a brawler. He seems to be very confident, and I like fighting guys like that. If he wants a brawl, he will get a brawl, but if he wants to box, I will outbox him. I am versatile like that.”
Puerto Rico’s Flaz is part of current WBA and IBF 154-pound World Champion Jesion Rosario’s camp under the guidance of Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing. Flaz has knocked out his last two opponents and competed in two 10-round bouts during his pro career, which has included six wins against fighters who had winning records.
“It’s a great opportunity for me to showcase my skills,” Flaz said. “I know he’s an undefeated guy and a good opponent but I’m going to put some punching power on him. You can expect me to come in and be explosive. It’s going to be a great fight.”
Brandun Lee vs. Jimmy Williams – 8-round Welterweight Bout
Díreach 21 bliain d'aois, the knockout artist Lee from La Quinta, Calif., has KO’d all but two of his opponents (89.5 faoin gcéad), Lena n-áirítear 11 sa chéad bhabhta, four in the second and two in the third. The third-year pro is making his thirdShoBox cuma. I mí an Mhárta, Lee scored an impressive third-round TKO over 33-year-old challenger Camilo Prieto. This is Lee’s third fight of 2020 as he knocked out Miguel Zamudio in a non-televised January 17 bout in Sloan, Iowa.
Lee had a decorated amateur career with an estimated record of 196-5. Bhí sé ar an 2015 U.S. Junior National Champion, taking home the gold medal at 145 punt. With lightning quick hands that pack power, the exciting Lee has sparred with Mikey Garcia, Devin Haney, Mauricio Herrera, Timothy Bradley Jr., Thomas Dulorme, a ainm a lua.
“I am ready to go,” said Lee, a full-time college student who is trained by his father Bobby Lee and managed by Cameron Dunkin of D&D Boxing. “I was supposed to fight on September 19th, and now I have an extra three weeks of training, so that will be great for me. My opponent is bigger and has fought at higher weights, and he was ranked in the top-15. This is a step up and it is exactly what I need for my career. I am looking forward to being back onShoBox and I will come to perform. The audience wants knockouts, and that is what I am here for.”
A pro ó 2013, Williams is a former college football standout who has yet to fight in 2020. Williams grew up in Plainfield, N.J., before moving to New Haven, Conn., and played wide receiver at Southern Connecticut State University.
Promoted by Jimmy Burchfield of CES Boxing, the 34-year-old Williams has battled adversity as his father passed away from cancer, and his mother was murdered in what is still an unsolved case.
Halla Dornálaíochta Idirnáisiúnta na FamerBarry Tompkins will call the action from ringside with fellow Hall of Famer and boxing historianSteve Farhood agus iar curadh domhandaRaul Márquez ag fónamh mar anailísithe saineolaithe. Is é an léiritheoir feidhmiúcháinGordon Hall leRichard Gaughana tháirgeadh agusRick Phillips stiúradh.
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NUA-EABHRAC – Feabhra 26 – Undefeated heavyweight power puncherApti Davtaev will face veteranLucas Browne in the 10-round co-main event of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION on Saturday, Márta 28, beo ar Showtime(10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT) in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Park Theater at Park MGM in Las Vegas. Davtaev replaces heavyweight contender Otto Wallin, who was forced to suspend training and withdraw from his scheduled bout due to an injury to his foot.
From Kurchaloi, Rúis, Davtaev (20-0-1, 19 Kos) has earned a 90-percent knockout ratio with his aggressive style and devastating power. The athletic, 30-year-old has remained active since moving his camp to the United States in 2017 after signing with Salita Promotions. He trains at Kronk Gym in Detroit, Mich., under the tutelage of SugarHill Steward, nephew of legendary Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel Steward.
“Otto suffered a minor injury and suspending training was the smart thing to do,” said Wallin’s promoter Dmitriy Salita. “He will be back in the ring in no time. Fortunately, Apti was in top shape and ready to go. He is a gifted heavyweight and he’ll be on everyone’s radar after March 28.”
In his last outing on February 21, the six-foot-five-inch Davtaev handed previously unbeaten John Napari his first defeat with a vicious second-round knockout. A few weeks prior, ar Eanáir 10, he scored an impressive third-round stoppage over veteran Keith Barr. This is his fifth start in the U.S. and first nationally televised bout.
Fighting out of New South Wales, An Astráil, Browne (29-2, 25 Kos) most recently scored a knockout victory over John Hopoate in November, a dara bua de 2019. He’s won four of his last five bouts, with his only career losses coming to Dillian Whyte and David Allen in the U.K. Browne Bhuaigh sé a chéad 25 troideanna pro, including a stoppage of Ruslan Chagaev in 2016 a ghabháil le WBA trom Craobh. Beidh sé ag déanamh a chuid U.S. tús.
The three-fight SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION telecast features unbeaten former bantamweight world champion Luis Nery (30-0, 24 Kos) taking on undefeated contender Aaron Alameda (25-0, 13 Kos) in a WBC Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator main event. Rising light heavyweight prospects Joseph George (10-0, 6 Kos) and Marcos Escudero (10-1, 9 Kos) open the telecast with a 10-round rematch of their NovemberShoBox showdown that saw George win a narrow-split decision.
Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer will serve as telecast host with versatile combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo calling the action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi. Rounding out the telecast team are Emmy® award winning reporter Jim Gray, unofficial ringside scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. David Dinkins Jr. serves as Executive Producer with Ray Smaltz producing and Bob Dunphy directing.
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PHILADELPHIA – February 15, 2020 - Undefeated 21-year-old lightweight prospect Isaac Cruz stunnedShoBox: An Giniúint Nuaveteran Thomas Mattice in a closely contested majority decision win in theShoBoxmain event Friday night from 2300 Réimse i Philadelphia, Pa. Watch the fight highlightsANSEO.
Cross, de gCathair Mheicsiceo, rode his superior work rate, a lethal body attack, and his ability to neutralize Mattice’s jab to the victory. Na breithiúna scóráil leis an gcomhrac 95-95 agus 96-94 faoi dhó.
Cruz threw an average of 69.4 punches per round, compared to 57.8 punches per round for Mattice. The much shorter Cruz, standing at 5’4” ½, was fearless from the opening bell and held an 82-31 advantage in body punches connected. Mattice, 5’8” ½, was also out-jabbed 34-30. Making his sixth appearance onShoBox, Cleveland’s Mattice was hampered by another slow start, téama ina láithrithe roimhe seo ar an tsraith forbartha ionchas. Tríd an chéad dá bhabhta, Bhí Cruz buntáistí a bhaineann 49-15 i puinseanna foriomlána i dtír agus 39-8 i puinseanna cumhachta ceangailte.
"Bhí muid ag dul don knockout ach ní raibh sé teacht suas mar sin beidh orainn a chur ar an cinneadh,"A dúirt Cruz. "Shíl mé go bhuaigh mé go léir 10 babhtaí. Níl a fhios agam cad a bhí ag troid na breithiúna ag faire. ceann Babhta go 10 mó mé agus ní raibh mé gortaithe. "
A chríochnú láidir sa 10ú agus ní raibh babhta deiridh go leor do Mattice chun salvage a tharraingt.
"Tháinig mé suas gearr,"A dúirt Mattice. "Bhí sé an fear níos fearr. D'fhéadfadh sé a bhuail le beagán. Thosaigh mé amach le beagán mall, ag iarraidh a fheiceáil cad a bhí sé. léim sé amach le go luath mar thoradh agus bhí mé ag iarraidh ach chun dul i dtaithí a chumhacht. Tá mé aon leithscéal. Bhí sé an fear is fearr anocht. "
Sa bout comh-feiceáil, Aleem Ra'eese (16-0, 10 Kos) pléasctha isteach ar an ardán i sé ar an bhfoireann teilifíse náisiúnta, chur ar clinic dornálaíochta trí scór le ceathrú babhta TKO i sceidealta bantamweight Super ocht-bhabhta bout níos mó ná San Antonio ar Adam Lopez (19-4-2, 9 Kos).
Aleem, ó Muskegon, Mich., bhí le bheith déanamh damáiste do Lopez, a bhí ag déanamh a chuid ochtú chuma a thaifeadadh arShoBox.Ón clog oscailt, Aleem ionsaí ó gach taobh mar a bhí ina Lopez imoibríoch agus níos moille in ann déileáil leis an sraith leathan de punches. Reáchtáil an Aleem 29-bliain d'aois a ceannais 92-11 leas a bhaint as i puinseanna foriomlána, lena n-áirítear lopsided 61-7 punches chumhacht buntáiste.
Le sileadh fola as a shrón agus scalp, Cúinne Lopez ar iarr réiteoir Gary Rosato chun stop a chur leis an gcomhrac ar 1:31 de bhabhta ceithre. Féach ar an WHOANSEO.
"Chuir mé i go leor d'obair chrua,"A dúirt Aleem, atá ina chónaí agus traenacha i Las Vegas anois. “I didn’t see any film on the guy but knew he was a tough Mexican fighter. Once we got in there, I could see the speed difference. I could see his punches coming. I did rush some punches and made some mistakes. But it was good and I kept my hands up and my speed and movements were good. And I’m glad I stopped him. I didn’t want to go the distance.
“I want a world title fight and I’m knocking on the door. I’m hungry and I’m ready. I know Danny Roman just lost the title. Brandon Figueroa, whoever is there in the top-10 I’m ready for. I’m hungry and I’m coming and I want that fight.”
In the second fight of the four-fight telecast, Cleveland’s flashy unbeaten super lightweight Montana Love (13-0-1, 6 Kos) feabhas a thaifead go 2-0-1 arShoBox, chur i taispeáint ghairmiúil mbealach chun cinneadh d'aon toil thar Jerrico Walton (16-1, 7 Kos), a troideanna as Houston trí New Orleans. Na breithiúna scóráil leis an gcomhrac 78-74 agus 77-75 faoi dhó. buaicphointí troid WatchANSEO
"I mo thuairimse, grá raibh go leor chun a bhuachan,"A dúirt Showtime Halla na Laochra anailísí Steve Farhood. "Na babhtaí bhuaigh sé, bhuaigh sé níos convincingly. Rinne Love an damáiste tromchúiseach sa chomhrac. "
Walton, le luadh oiliúnóir Ronnie Shields ag obair choirnéal, chaith puinseanna beagán níos mó ná grá, ach i troid gcinneadh ag chuimhneacháin mór, Grá Bhí níos mó acu, go háirithe i babhtaí déanacha. Bhí Grá níos cruinne ar a chuid punches chumhacht (43 faoin gcéad go 21 faoin gcéad) agus i shots comhlacht (56-23). An southpaw dochar freisin Walton ar dhá ócáid ar leith, ach na 29-bliain d'aois a rinne go leor a chrochadh ar an agus slán na babhtaí.
"Tugaim mo fheidhmíocht C-plus,"A dúirt an 25 bliain d'aois grá. “I could have been more active in there. I didn’t get hit a lot and I hurt him a few times but I let him off the hook.
“I was getting off good shots, and the thing I’m mad about is that the fight should not have gone the distance. I’m ready for whatever’s next. My team is trying to get me to 135 punt. "
Walton was making his national television debut. “I think the fight was closer than it was scored; I think it was at least a draw,"A dúirt sé. “I don’t think the fight was 78-74. I’m very disappointed but I’m not going to stop. They’re going to see me again. This is only going to push me harder.”
With his first career loss, Walton became the 191ú fighter to lose his undefeated record onShoBox, boxing’s ultimate proving ground.
I cath Super unbeaten welterweights déanamh a gcuidShoBox debuts sa opener telecast, Carolina Thuaidh Joseph Jackson (16-0, 12 Kos) láimh Derrick COLEMON, Jr. (11-1, 8 Kos) a chailliúint an chéad gairme. Jackson overcame tús mall a thuilleamh an cinneadh d'aon toil. Ba iad na scóir 77-75, 80-72, 78-74. Féach ar an gcinneadhANSEO.
An COLEMON níos óige agus níos ionsaithí de Detroit thosaigh láidir, rialú an chéad trí bhabhta roimh an savvier agus níos aibí Jackson gceannas ar an dara leath den bout. I babhtaí sé trí ocht, Jackson amach-i dtír COLEMON 76-19 foriomlán agus 50-9 ar puinseanna cumhachta. Gluaiseacht agus gníomhaíocht Jackson frustrated agus tuirseach COLEMON, a chuaigh tar éis a cúig bhabhta den chéad uair ina shaol. Farhood scóráil an chéad trí bhabhta i bhfabhar COLEMON agus an cúig bhabhta deiridh le haghaidh Jackson.
"Dug muid díreach domhain agus fuair an post a dhéanamh,"A dúirt an Jackson 31-bliain d'aois. “I’d give my performance an eight out of 10. I know I can show better. I had about 40 people come out from Greensboro, N.C., and support me.
“I’ll fight whoever they put out in front of me next. It’s SHOWTIME and my first televised fight and first fight outside of North Carolina so it was important to put on a show.”
Friday’s fights were promoted by King’s Promotions in association with GH3 Promotions. The full telecast will replay on Monday, Feabhra 17 ag 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available on SHOWTIME ANYTIME® and SHOWTIME on DEMAND®.
The four-fight telecast was the third of fourShoBox presentations over six weeks showcasing some of boxing’s brightest young prospects in their toughest tests to date. Hall of Famer Barry Tompkins called the action from ringside with fellow Hall of Famer Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. Is é an léiritheoir feidhmiúcháin Gordon Hall le Richard Gaughan tháirgeadh agus Rick Phillips stiúradh.