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Former World Champ Javier Fortuna’s Comeback Begins September 23 katika Santo Domingo, Jamhuri ya Dominika, Against Undefeated Marlyn Cabrera

The comeback of one of boxing’s most exciting fighters, former WBA World Super Featherweight Champion Javier “Abejon” Mpiga, will begin on Ijumaa, Septemba 23, 2016.
Mpiga (29-1-1, 21 Kos) of Braintree, Massachusetts, via La Romana, Jamhuri ya Dominika, will take on fellow Dominican Marlyn “Ajabu” Cabrera (22-0, 10 Kos) of Santiago de los Caballeros in a 10-round super featherweight battle to top promoters Sampson Lewkowicz’s (Sampson Boxing) and Cesar Mercedes’ (Manguita Promotions) night of world-class boxing at the Sambil Ballroom in Sambil Plaza in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and live on Dominican TV RNN.
27-year-old southpaw Fortuna won the WBA World Super Featherweight Championship in May 2015 with a 12-round decision over Bryan Vasquez and made a successful defense in September 2015 against Carlos Ivan Velasquez (WHO 10). But then in June of this year, Fortuna suffered a surprise TKO 11 defeat at the Capital Gym in Beijing, China, to unheralded challenger Jason Sosa of New Jersey. Winning fairly easily on all three scorecards, a tiring Fortuna was surprised and dropped by a spirited late-fight rally.
Undefeated and untested 29-year-old Cabrera will be coming to the ring with pulling off an upset on his mind. In his six-year professional career, he has already held the WBA Fedecaribe and Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) Inter­Continental Featherweight Championships.
“Siwezi kusubiri kupata nyuma katika pete,” Alisema Fortuna. “I lost my championship and I’m going to beat whoever I have to beat to get it back. Cabrera is my countryman and I wish him a long successful career, but right now he is in my way. He has to go.
Someone’s undefeated “0” must go in the 10-roundAll Dominicanjunior middleweight co-main event, as JeisonBanana” Rozari (11-0, 8 Kos) of Santo Domingo will take on Santiago de los CaballerosCarlos Jairo Cruz (17-0, 11 Kos).
Rosario was last seen destroying then-undefeated countryman Rafael Lorenzo in two rounds in April. Cruz will be making his first ring appearance this year.
In two other significant match-ups, 25-year-old southpaw Wellington Arias Romero (11-0-1, 5 Kos), ya Newburgh, New York, USA via Santo Domingo, Jamhuri ya Dominika, will face 26-year-old AbrahanEl Indomable” Peralta (18-4, 13 Kos) of Nagua, Jamhuri ya Dominika, in an eight-round super lightweight battle; and in an eight-roundAll Dominicanlightweight showdown, undefeated Osvaldo Cabrera (11-0-1, 6 Kos) will take on power-punching Ramon De la Cruz (8-2-1, 7 Kos).
In the opening super featherweight four-rounder, future star Abraham “Super” Nova (2-0, 1 KO) of Braintree, Massachusetts, will look to continue his undefeated run in the professionals against Willy Morillo (2-2, 1 KO) ya Jamhuri ya Dominika.
It’s a great show with many ‘Dominican vs. Dominican’ mapambano. Dominican pride will be standing tall that night,” said promoter Lewkowicz. “Javier Fortuna is coming back strong after his first loss against an undefeated fighter. He is angry at himself for losing and wants the tough fights to get him back to the world championship. The other fights are all the top fighters the country has to offer against each other and we have my star of the future Abraham Nova, to open the show. I’m very proud to be part of this show and very happy to come back to the Dominican Republic with my long-time, loyal partner, Cesar Mercedez of Manguita Promotions.

19-year old AntonioBangWilliams remains unbeaten with dominating unanimous decision

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MIAMI, FL (Agosti 8, 2016) – Zamani hii Jumamosi at the Miami Airport Convention Center, 19-year old Super-featherweight prospect, Anthony “Bang” Williams, remained undefeated with a dominating unanimous decision victory against tough opponent, Brian Santos, improving his record to (4-0, 3 Kos). Scorecards ready 40-36 katika bodi.
After knocking out his first three opponents within two rounds, Williams goes the distance for the first time in his young career. Kwa ushindi, Williams, who is signed by Pro Box Management, reflects on getting the much needed rounds as he is ready to get right back in the ring.
It was great experience going the full four rounds,” said Antonio Williams. “Although I’m always gunning for the KO, every fight comes with a different style, so I know I’m not going to be able to knock everyone out. Santos came to fight and pushed me past the second round. I made the proper adjustments and came out on top. I’m happy with my performance and I’ll be ready to get back in the ring immediately. I’ll be back in the gym waiting on my next fight.
Antonio showed a lot of maturity in this fight by not punching himself out while going for the knockout,” alisema Gary Jonas ya Pro Box Management. “We will be looking to get him a few more fights before the end of the year. He has all the ability to be something special in this sport, especially in the super-featherweight division.

Lee Baxter Promotions Inks Logan McGuinness

 

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Agosti 3, 2016) – Toronto-based Lee Baxter Promotions is proud to announce the signing of undefeated super featherweight contender Logan “Cotton” McGuinness to an exclusive promotional agreement.

Living and fighting out of Orangeville, Ontario, McGuinness has an outstanding 23-0-1 kitabu kitaalamu na 10 victories coming by knockout. The 29-year-old McGuinness is a former WBA-NABA champion at 126, 130 na 135 paundi, earning NABA Fighter of the Year in 2011.

Formerly ranked number 4 in the world by the WBA, McGuinness has been inactive since May 2015 due to out of the ring issues and is excited to get back in the squared circle.

McGuinness said of his new promotional agreement and return to fighting in Canada “it feels great to have signed with Lee Baxter and this is something I feel has been a long time coming. I think the two of us will make some noise and do big things together. I have had an unfortunate couple of years as anyone who has followed my career understands but I’m a true believer in things happening for a reason and everything seems to be falling into place. I’m motivated and rejuvenated. I can’t wait to fight in Toronto!"

Baxter, a longtime fixture in the Canadian boxing scene who recently created the “Next Generation” fight series, is thrilled to be working with a longtime friend who he believes has a bright future ahead of him.

“I’m thrilled to be working with Logan and the timing is great for both of us. He had some unexpected layoffs but is still unbeaten and a very talented fighter. There’s been a public demand for him to fight in Canada again since 18 of his professional matches have been here and we’re proud to be making this happen. I’m looking at having him potentially fight twice in 2016 and the people in Ontario are as excited to see him fight as he is to fight in front of them. The sky is definitely the limit with Logan!"

Details on Logan’s return to the ring will be announced shortly.

19-year old hot prospect Antonio Williams returns this Saturday Aug 6 Miami

Photo by Team Williams / Pro Box Management
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (Agosti 2, 2016) – Pro Box Management’s 19-year old hot prospect, super-featherweight Anthony “Bang” Williams (3-0, 3 Kos), returns to the ring this Saturday, Agosti 6, 2016 at the Miami Airport Convention Center. Williams will square off against Brian Santos of Puerto Rico is a scheduled 4-round bout.
Williams, who made his pro debut earlier this year at age 18, has never made it past the second round, ending all three of his fights by knockout. With power in both hands, Williams can also box, using movement to win fights. This will be Antonio’s third fight in the Miami, Florida area. His goal is to win this fight by knockout to keep his KO streak alive.
Although I like to consider myself a smart fighter, my main objective in each fight is to get my opponent out of there early.said AntonioBang” Williams. “I never want to leave any decision in the hands of the judges. I just want to keep this knockout streak going, but if I go the distance, I’m ok with it, as long as I continue winning.
Williams had an outstanding amateur record of 104-15, winning two state Golden Gloves championships. Aidha, Williams was crowned champion in many other national tournaments. Pro Box Management was impressed with Williams superior talent and signed him to a multi-year contract.
Antonio Williams is a great kid with a lot of heart and skills.” alisema Henry Rivalta of Pro Box Management. “This kid has tremendous punching power to go along with his highly intelligent ring IQ. Gary and I believe this kid has every ingredient to become a world champion. He’s a pleasure to be around and he has the charisma to be a star.
I’m very grateful that my managers have me fighting on a regular basis. When I signed with Pro Box Management, Gary and Henry told me they would keep my busy, and they’ve kept their word. Now my job is to win fights and climb up the rankings, which I’m very motivated to do. I’m excited about getting back in there this Saturday and putting on a great show for the fans.
The Miami Airport Convention Center is located at 711 NW 72nd Ave, Miami, FL 33126. Milango wazi katika 6:00 p.m. NA. First fight begins at 7:00 p.m.
Tiketi bei $75, $50 na $30 can be purchased at all Presidente Supermarkets Miami, FL, au kwa kupiga Michael Luzbet katika (786) 553-3895 au kwa barua pepe katika luzbetk@gmail.com.
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WBO European Super Featherweight champion Evgeny Chuprakov defends title with 5th round stoppage over previously undefeated Sebastian Tlatlik this past Friday in Ekaterinburg, Russia

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Ekaterinburg, Russia (Mei 9, 2016)–Zamani hii Ijumaa usiku, in Ekaterinburg, Russia, undefeated WBO European Super Featherweight champion Evgeny Chuprakovmade the second defense of his title, when he stopped previously undefeated Sebastian Tlatlik in the fifth round of their scheduled 10-round bout.
Chuprakov (16-0, 8 KO ya) of Ekaterinburg is currently ranked number-7 by the WBO and number-14 by the IBF.
Chuprakov dominated the action and finally the fight was halted by the referee in the 5th round. This was the third undefeated opponent that Chuprakov has beaten, as he continues to fight top-level competition; He already has a stoppage victory over former world champion Dmitry Kirillov.
This is a great win for Evgeny. He stopped an undefeated fighter, and now we are looking to bring him back to the United States and put him in a meaningful bout. He has proven that he is a contender at junior lightweight, and we hope to have him back in the ring in August,” Alisema Promotions Banner Rais, Arthur Pelullo.

WBO European Super Featherweight champion Evgeny Chuprakov defends title against undefeated Sebastian Tlatlik this Friday in Ekaterinburg, Russia

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Ekaterinburg, Russia (Mei 5, 2016)–Ijumaa hii usiku, in Ekaterinburg, Russia undefeated WBO European Super Featherweight champion Evgeny Chuprakov will be back in action when he makes the second defense of his title, when he takes on fellow undefeated Sebastian Tlatlik on a card promoted by German Titov Promotions.
Chuprakov (15-0, 8 KO ya) of Ekaterinburg is
currently ranked number-5 by the WBO and number-12 by the IBF. Tlatlik is 10-0 na 9 knockouts.
I have a real test coming up in my next fight. The opponent has a very serious record, and I have trained my best for this fight. I want to make sure that I am ready and in top condition. I am looking forward to this fight!”, said Chuprakov.
This is a big fight for Evgeny. He has turned into a serious contender, and we know he has been working very hard. With a big performance Ijumaa, we are looking to bring him back to the United States and put him in a significant fight,” Alisema Promotions Banner Rais, Arthur Pelullo.

MARIO BARRIOS TALKS HIS FUTURE IN 130 POUND DIVISION


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SAN ANTONIO, TX (Machi 10, 2016)Undefeated super-featherweight Mario Barrios, 20, is hard at work getting ready for his first fight of the year. He’s scheduled to fight Erick Daniel Martinez (11-4-1, 2 Kos) Machi 15, katika Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino in Nice, Kama vile. Premier Boxing Champions Toe-to-Toe Tuesdays PBC juu ya FS1 will air the fight live starting at 9ET Mashariki Time /6PM PT Pacific Time.
Tiketi bei $20 (nyuma), $30 (mid), $50 (ringside) can be purchased at the Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino box office or by calling 1-800-809-3636. Milango wazi katika 5:00 PM. Mapambano ya kwanza kuanza saa 5:15 PM.

MARIO BARRIOS kwa uso EDUARDO RIVERA HII Jumamosi KATIKA ALABAMA


Picha By Lucas Noonan – PBC
SAN ANTONIO, TX (Septemba 23, 2015) – Kutofungwa super-featherweight phenom, Mario Barrios (11-0, 6 Kos), ina mpinzani kwa ajili ya kupambana kuchukua yake ujao mahali Jumamosi hii katika Legacy uwanja Birmingham, Alabama. Barrios will face Mexico’s Eduardo Rivera (9-2-2, 3 Kos) katika 8-roiund bout.
“Nina furaha walikuta mpinzani kwa ajili yangu,” Alisema San Antonio Texas asili Mario Barrios. “Hii itakuwa ni mara yangu ya kwanza kupambana katika Alabama, so I’m excited to put on a great performance for the fans the will be in attendance. Like every Mexican fighter, I know Rivera is coming to fight. I’m expecting rough fight and I’m prepared to go the distance if I have to.
PBC juu ya NBC ni kichwa na Heavyweight bingwa wa dunia Deontay “Mshambuliaji Bronze” Wilder (34-0, 33 Kos) vs. Johann “Reptile” Duhaupas (32-2, 20 Kos) na televisheni chanjo kuanzia na 8:30 p.m. NA/5:30 p.m. PT. Matangazo itakuwa kubadili juu ya NBCSN katika 11 p.m. NA/8 p.m. PT.

Weaver Nyuma Nchini Uingereza Hatua – Inakabiliwa na Skripkins Wakati York Hall Jumamosi Hii.

Timu zamani GB nyota Iain 'heri One' Weaver ni kuweka kwa Uingereza lake la kwanza bout, tangu kurejea kutoka Marekani, hii kuja Jumamosi katika York Hall katika Bethnal Green, ambako atakabiliwa Latvian dinari Skripkins.

 

Weaver, ambao mwisho vita katika York Hall nyuma katika Oktoba 2013, imekuwa kuanzisha mwenyewe kama moja ya matarajio ya juu katika Ultra ushindani Super Featherweight mgawanyiko kimataifa.

 

Tangu safari yake ya mwisho kwenye nyumba ya ndondi katika mji mkuu, Weaver ina kupata mbili bora darasa la kwanza dakika za majeruhi mafanikio zaidi ya Hispania msingi Morocco Hassan Elyatouti na Brazil Edilson Rio.

 

Katika bout yake ya mwisho, dhidi Newark, New Jersey ya basi kutofungwa matarajio Wanzell Ellison, Weaver alikuwa mwathirika wa baadhi nzuri kikale kupikia nyumbani wa scorecards, kwa Msamehevu rekodi yake ya siku za nyuma vinginevyo.

 

Sasa nyuma juu ya udongo wa Uingereza kwa mara nyingine tena Weaver, aliweka wazi kwamba yeye ni nia ya kupata michache mafanikio zaidi nzuri chini ya ukanda wake, kabla ya kujaribu kupata rematch dhidi Ellison juu ya ardhi upande wowote wakati mwingine mwaka ujao.

 

"Kusema sisi tumesikitishwa mara ya mwisho nje ni understatement, Mimi alishinda vita kwamba raha, bado tu moja hakimu alifunga ni njia yangu.

 

Tutaweza kupambana Jumamosi hii na kisha kuwa mapambano angalau moja zaidi hapa, basi sisi kufanya kila kitu tunaweza kupata rematch, wakati huu ama hapa nchini Uingereza au labda mahali fulani upande wowote kama Ujerumani.

 

Nyuma ya sasa ingawa, Mimi nina kweli kuangalia mbele na kuwa nyuma York Hall, Nina kama kumbukumbu uzoefu wa mapigano huko.

 

Kuna daima hali nzuri huko, ni kweli ni nafasi ya pekee.

 

Hatujui sana kuhusu dinar (Skripka), lakini tumesikia yeye ni mtoto mgumu sana.

 

Mapema mwaka huu yeye kuwapiga matarajio Ujerumani Tunahan Keser na kutokana na kile tumekuwa habari kwamba alikuwa mashindano makubwa na utendaji ajabu na dinar.

 

Hivyo sisi si makadirio yake nukta moja, lakini pia kujua kwamba yeye ni beatable na kwamba mpango wetu, kumpiga na kufanya hivyo kwa mtindo. "

 

Iain Weaver dhidi dinari Skripkins makala juu ya Mark Lyons na Billy James-Elliott Wise Guys kupandishwa vyeo mabwana YA tukio RING II utafanyika katika York Hall, Bethnal Green, London siku ya Jumamosi 29th Agosti 2015.

 

Tukio hili ni uliosababishwa hisani ya Malta Boxing Tume (MBC) www.maltaboxingcommission.com

 

Tiketi, bei £ 35 (kiwango ameketi) na £ 65 (Ringside) zinapatikana moja kwa moja kutoka Iain juu ya 07971 295869, kutoka yoyote ya mabondia kushiriki, on-line katika www.tkoboxoffice.com nawww.wiseguypromotions.com au simu 07960 850645 au 07807 282559.

Matarajio undefeated Mario Barrios dominates katika kwanza 8 mzima bout


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STEP, TX (Julai 19, 2015) – Katika 8 mzima lake la kwanza bout, undefeated Super-Featherweight hisia, Mario Barrios (10-0, 5 Kos), cruised na ushindi dhidi ya sauti Arturo Esquivel (9-3, 2 Kos), to record his tenth win. The impressive conquest took place this past Jumamosi katika Don Haskins Center katika El Paso, Texas juu ya PBC juu CBS tukio, kichwa na Carl Frampton vs. Alejandro Gonzalez Jr.

 

Kutumia urefu wake mkubwa na kufikia faida, Barrios controlled the action with a long jab and precise combinations. Esquivel, ambaye alikuwa mtu kawaida kubwa, hakuwa na uwezo wa nchi kukwepa makonde yoyote safi juu ya Barrios, who won every round. Scorecards read 80-72 katika bodi.

 

“Kwenda raundi nane kwa mara ya kwanza ilikuwa ni kubwa kujifunza uzoefu kwa ajili yangu.” Said Mario Barrios, ambaye ni kusimamiwa na Al HAYMON. “I was able to pace myself throughout the entire fight and never got tired. I could have gone four more rounds if this was a twelve round fight. Esquivel is a very tough fighter and I’m glad we both came out healthy. I’ll be ready to get back in the ring as soon as Haymon has another date for me. I’m very thankful for all the opportunities Haymon Boxing has given me.