תג ארכיון: טאראס Shelestyuk

Boxing’s next great boxing trainer Julian Chua is a rising star in the gym, ring and corner

Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez isChua’s first true world champion
(L-R) – Jesse Vargas, head trainer Julian Chua and two-time World Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez

לוס אנג'לס (נובמבר 6, 2024) -- One of the hottest young trainers in boxing is Julian Chua, even though he still hasn’t received the high-level respect he deserves from many boxing fans and promoters.

When Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (46-1, 30 קוס) dethroned previously undefeated World Boxing Association (WBA) Cruiserweight World Champion Arsen “Feroz” Goulamirian (27-0, 19 קוס) בחודש המרץ האחרון, Chua’s stock took off because “Zurdo” is the first world champion the 33-year-old Chua developed into a world champion.

The journey Chua took to become the head trainer of “Zurdo,” who is only two months younger than Julian, was unusual, to say the least. At that time, Ramirez was 39-0 and the first of Mexican heritage to be world super middleweight champion, as well as a promotional free agent. “Zurdo” and his manager, David Suh (3 Point Management – 3PM), were conducting a search for a new head trainer and the list included some of the top coaches in the country. Chua was a relatively unknown commodity outside of southern California who at that time was training fighters at the famed Wildcard Gym in Hollywood (כגון) under Hall of Fame Trainer Freddie Roach (he had also trained Chua when he was an amateur boxer from Indiana).

ב 2018, Suh reached out to Chua to inquire if he’d be interested in training Ramirez, adding that he was also speaking with several other top names. בתחילה, Ramirez really didn’t know who Chua was, at least, until they met at a coffee shop in Santa Monica to get to know each other. After that meeting, Ramirez gave Julian a chance to train him. The rest, כמובן, is part of modern-day boxing history.

“We clicked right away,” Chua added. “We learned things about each other and how we liked to train. I’ve always studied a lot and did some research about how he had been trained because I wanted to help him improve. I was getting four fighters ready in L.A. and ‘Zurdo’ couldn’t go there for sparring. I told him that I couldn’t leave these fighters to go and train him in Long Beach. We still wanted to work with each other and ‘Zurdo’ made it work. I went to Long Beach (where Ramirez trained at Hill Street Boxing & Fitness Gym) twice a week and he came to Wildcard three times.”

Chua made his debut at Ramirez’ new head trainer in 2019, when Ramirez moved up in weight to fight as a light heavyweight, stopping Tommy Karpency in four rounds. COVID-19 restrictions adversely affected Ramirez’ activity, but he learned and improved by continuing to work with Chua in the gym. “Zurdo” signed a promotional contract with Golden Boy Promotions, gaining added exposure fighting on the DAZN, and he reeled off four more consecutive victories through the middle of 2022, after which he lost for the first time in his pro career to WBA World Light Heavyweight Champion Dmitry Bivol (20-0), בדרך של החלטה 12-עגולה.

Ramirez decided that it was time to move up another division to cruiserweight because he was walking around at 200 קילו. אוקטובר האחרון, Ramirez made his cruiserweight debut, albeit at a 193-pound catchweight, against former world light heavyweight champion and Bernard Hopkins conqueror Joe Smith, ג 'וניור. (28-4). “Zurdo” won a unanimous 10-round decision to become the mandatory challenger for Goulamirian.

“’Zurdo’ is the first world champion I’ve ‘built’ but I’ve been brought in to work with some world champions on their weaknesses – Regis Prograis, Steph Fulton and Alycia Baumgardner,” Chua commented. “It’s a lot more difficult that way because you can’t really have an impact in only two or three months. I’ve been working with ‘Zurdo’ for five years and I’ve had it good. He has a lot of natural talent and has always been a smart fighter, but he picked ‘nuts-and-guts’ too often in his decision making. He didn’t need to get hit so much even though he has a great chin. He has such a beautiful style and he’s so intelligent.

“He’s such a natural. Mexicans are uppercut kings. I noticed that, defensively, Arsen didn’t move his head or feet much. He was so wide that he was open up the middle for uppercuts, left or right, and that was our master plan. We worked on ‘Zurdo’ not throwing his uppercuts from too far away. He had been wide but, in this fight, he smothered his opponent inside. He did a lot of technical work and he’s always been a versatile fighter. I have him boxing more off his back foot. He could bully opponents with his size at 168, but he doesn’t have that same physical luxury to impose his size at cruiserweight. He’s using his boxing skills more.”

Chua admits he cherished Ramirez capturing the WBA crown, professionally as well as personally. And he also believes “Zurdo” can become the first Mexico-born heavyweight world champion, the same as he was as world super middleweight and cruiserweight champion.

“It meant the world to me,” Chua spoke about ‘Zurdo’ becoming the WBA Cruiserweight World Champion. “The expression on my face when they announced the scores showed how much it meant to me. I’m still fighting for my respect with fans and promoters, especially after the Bivol fight. ‘Zurdo’ is too slick. I believe in this guy! I can see him moving up to heavyweight, but I want to clean up some more things defensively. Sometimes he keeps his head too low, and I don’t want him testing his chin so much. Depending on who the heavyweight champion is when he’s ready, I believe he can be heavyweight champion of the world with his activity so slick and prioritizing his defense. We’re going to double down. As Abel Sanchez (Goulamirian’s trainer) said at the post-fight press conference, he didn’t think ‘Zurdo’ was so slick, offensively and defensively.”

Chua is preparing “Zurdo” to take on WBO Cruiserweight Chris Billam-Smith (20-1, 13 קוס) in a unification match on November 16ה in Riyadh, ערב הסעודית.

In addition to several mixed-martial-arts fighters, Chua is also the head trainer for pro boxers such as WBA world super flyweight challenger and WBA #6-rated John “Scrappy” Ramirez (13-1, 9 קוס), undefeated Hawaiian middleweight prospect Jordan “The Patriot” Panthen (9-0, 8 קוס), 2012 Ukrainian Olympian welterweight Taras Shelestyuk (19-0-1, 11 קוס), undefeated New York City welterweight Arnold Gonzalez (15-1, 7 קוס), Armenian super bantamweight Azat “Crazy A” Hovhannisyan (21-5, 17 קוס), and former WBA Inter-Continental Champion “Supreme” Kareem Hackett (12-1, 6 קוס), of Toronto.

Catch the Chua experience, Julian is making a name for himself in boxing circles and drawing fighters to work with him at Brickhouse Boxing Club in North Hollywood, קליפורניה. The best is yet to come, עם זאת, especially if “Zurdo” becomes world heavyweight champion in the not-too-distant future.

World Ranked Welterweight Taras Shelestyuk Ready for the Elite of the Division

בלתי מנוצח 2012 Olympic Bronze medal winner looking for fights with Thurman, תלבש, ספנס, Garcia or Horn-Crawford winner
פילדלפיה, PENN./ORANGE, קליפורניה. (מרץ. 1, 2018)- Undefeated and world ranked welterweight contender Taras Shelestyuk is ready to go big game hunting in 2018.
The 2012 Olympic Bronze medal winner from Sumy, אוקראינה, who now fights out of Los Angeles, קליפורניה, has won the major regional titles, and he feels he has been overlooked by the perceived elite of the 147 חלוקת לירה.
Shelestyuk, 16-0 עם 10 knockouts, continues to work on his craft while he waits for a major fight to materialize.
I want to fight Keith Thurman, דני גרסיה, שון פורטר, Errol Spence or the winner of the Jeff HornTerence Crawford fight,” סעיד Shelestyuk.
I know that I have the skills and pedigree to beat those guys. I just need my opportunity, and I know that will be coming soon. I have been working hard in the gym, and I sparred with Viktor Ortiz for his bout with Devon Alexander, as well as WBA Super Welterweight Champion Brian Castano.
Shelestyuk also has been helping with the career of his wife Alina. Alina is a runway model, who has done numerous photo shoots in Los Angeles.
Shelestyuk is co-promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing.
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טאראס Shelestyuk & Ruben Villa Successfully Defend Unbeaten Records on Saturday Night

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פילדלפיה, פן. /ORANGE, קליפורניה. (יולי 3, 2017) – ב “Locked nLoaded” אירוע מרכזי, welterweight טרסה “דבר האמיתי” Shelestyuk (16-0, 10 קוס) made quick work of Jesus Alvarez Rodriguez (15-3, 11 קוס) by knocking him out in the third round במוצאי שבת מ מוצרי אומגה בינלאומית ב Sacramento, קליפורניה.

Shelestyuk, שמדורג אין. 5 על ידי WBO, predicted a knockout win in his prefight interview with the Olympic bronze medalist (לונדון 2012) saying he planned to be aggressive from the start.

I didn’t want this fight going the distance,” סעיד Shelestyuk, who attributes the aggressiveness to new trainer Joel Diaz. “Joel and I worked on increasing our punch output and it showed in this fight.

Shelestyuk, who is from the Ukraine but now makes his home in Los Angeles, rocked Rodriguez in the first round. He connected on a two-punch combination that sent the Mexican to the canvas. בסיבוב השלישי, Shelestyuk struck early and often, earning the knockout win at the 2:05 סימן.

Top featherweight prospect וילה רובן (7-0, 4 קוס) של סלינות, קליפורניה. delivered a beating to overmatched veteran Jonathan Alcantara (7-16-2, 1 KO) of El Salvador. וִילָה, who swept all three scorecards (40-36), looked equally comfortable fighting on the outside or in the pocket.

I think this fight showed how versatile I am,” Villa said. “I boxed him well and mixed it up inside without taking any hits. It was a solid performance.

וִילָה, אכן, looked the part of an elite prospect. He was aggressive the entire fight, yet was extremely disciplined on the defensive end.

There’s no doubt I frustrated him,” Villa continued. “I could tell he was having a hard time. I never let him relax.

Shelestyuk and Villa are co-promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing.
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Taras Shelestyuk Enjoying Working with New Trainer Joel Diaz Ahead of Saturday’s Fight

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ORANGE, Calif./Philadelphia, פן. (יוני 27, 2017) – בלתי מנוצח, world ranked welterweight טרסה “דבר האמיתי” Shelestyuk is banking on his new trainer, the highly regarded Joel Diaz, to take his game to the next level.
I enjoy working with Joel Diaz,” said Shelstyuk, who brought home a bronze finish in the 2012 London Olympics to his native Ukraine. “He’s a great communicator. He knows how to bring out the best in boxers.
Shelestyuk (15-0, 9 קוס), ש ביום שבת headlines Thompson Boxing’sLocked nLoaded” 8-round main event from Omega Products in Sacramento, קליפורניה., is currently ranked No. 5 על ידי WBO.
ב 31, Shelestyuk can ill afford a slip up on his way up the official rankings. יריבו, ישו רודריגז אלברז (15-2, 11 קוס), is all too eager to play the spoiler ביום שבתלילה.
I know I can’t sleep on Rodriguez,” סעיד Shelestyuk, who is promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing. “I have to make a statement early in the fight to let him know what I’m about.
Shelestyuk vs. Rodriguez and the entire 8-bout card will be streamed live on TB Presents: Locked nLoaded. Watch the action on ThompsonBoxing.com ו Facebook Live מתחיל ב 6:30 p.m. PST / 10:30 p.m. EST.
כרטיסים ל “Locked nLoaded” מתומחרים ב $40, $60, & $100 וזמינים לרכישה באינטרנט ב ThompsonBoxing.com, או על ידי התקשרות 714-935-0900.
Shelestyuk is coming off a unanimous decision win against Jaime Herrera in November. המאבק, televised on SHOWTIME, had championship implications with Shelestyuk winning the WBO-NABO welterweight title.
Since teaming up with Diaz several months ago, Shelestyuk, מי הוא אִטֵר, has tightened his punching ability and plans to be assertive throughout the 8-round fight.
I think most people know that I’m more of a boxer than a puncher,” said the Los Angeles-based Shelestyuk. “You can still have an aggressive style with a technical game plan and that’s what we’re working on. How to be aggressive in a methodical fashion.
This is a big fight for Taras. Should he win ביום שבת, we feel he is ready for a major fight. He is hungry and has the incentive to put on a great performance ביום שבת לילה,” אמר מבצעים באנר הנשיא, ארטי Pelullo.
בשיתוף התכונה, standout amateur Ruben Villa (5-0, 3 קוס) של סלינות, קליפורניה. looks to stay undefeated against Jonathan Alcantara (7-15-2, 1 KO) in a fight set for 6-rounds.
Villa has all the tools to become the next world champion at featherweight. He cleaned up the amateur ranks with back-to-back National Golden Gloves championships prior to turning professional last year.
He inked a promotional contract with Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing last July.
TB Presents: Locked nLoaded broadcast team consists of Beto Duran on play-by-play and Steve Kim provides expert, color commentary.
פתיחת דלתות בשעה 5:30 p.m. local time with the first bout at approximately 6:30 p.m. Omega Products International is located at 8111 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento, כגון 95826 וניתן להגיע ב 916-635-3335.
Locked nLoadedis presented by Thompson Boxing Promotions and sponsored by Lucas Oil, in association with Everlast.
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Unbeaten Taras Shelestyuk Tests Unblemished Mark Saturday, יולי 1 in Sacramento, כגון.

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ORANGE, קליפורניה. (יוני 23, 2017) – Thompson Boxing Promotions heads to Northern California on יום שישי, July 1st to promote its first show in Sacramento starring unbeaten, מדליסט ארד אולימפי Taras ‘The Real Deal” Shelestyuk (15-0, 9 קוס).
The highly ranked Shelestyuk (WBO לא. 5) faces fellow welterweight ישו רודריגז אלברז (15-2, 11 קוס) ב “Locked nLoaded” 8-round main event from Omega Products International, an outdoor venue.
Shelestyuk vs. Rodriguez and the entire 8-bout card will be streamed live on TB Presents: Locked nLoaded. Watch the action on ThompsonBoxing.com ו Facebook Live מתחיל ב 7:45 p.m. PST / 10:45 p.m. EST.
כרטיסים ל “Locked nLoaded” מתומחרים ב $40, $60, & $100 וזמינים לרכישה באינטרנט ב ThompsonBoxing.com, או על ידי התקשרות 714-935-0900.
Shelestyuk, 31, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Jaime Herrera in November. המאבק, televised on SHOWTIME, had championship implications with Shelestyuk winning the WBO-NABO welterweight title.
The Ukrainian-born Shelestyuk, who now lives and trains in Los Angeles, had a decorated amateur career punctuated by winning a bronze medal in the 2012 אולימפיאדת לונדון.
I’m excited to fight in Sacramento,” סעיד Shelestyuk, who is promoted by Thompson Boxing and Banner Promotions. “I’ve been in the gym all year and can’t wait to put on a show next week.
בשיתוף התכונה, standout amateur Ruben Villa (5-0, 3 קוס) של סלינות, קליפורניה. looks to stay undefeated against Gino De La Paz (2-1, 1 KO) in a fight set for 6-rounds.
Villa has all the tools to become the next world champion at featherweight. He cleaned up the amateur ranks with back-to-back National Golden Gloves championships prior to turning professional last year. He inked a promotional contract with Thompson Boxing and Banner Promotions last July and has been busy since then.
I love being active,” אמרה וילה, who is managed by Danny Zamora. “That was one of the main selling points in signing with Thompson Boxing and Banner Promotions. They assured me that I would be fighting frequently. I’m ready to get another win on my resume.
We are looking forward to a great night for Taras and Ruben,” אמר ארטי Pelullo, נשיא מבצעים באנר. “Taras is on the cusp of big fights, and with a win over a tough fighter like Rodriguez should prepare him for that. As for Ruben, he is coming along great, ועל July 1st, he will yet again show why he is the one of the top prospects in Boxing.
TB Presents: Locked nLoaded broadcast team consists of Beto Duran on play-by-play and Steve Kim provides expert, color commentary.
פתיחת דלתות בשעה 6:30 p.m. local time with the first bout at approximately 7:45 p.m. Omega Products International is located at 8111 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento, כגון 95826 וניתן להגיע ב 916-635-3335.
Locked nLoadedis presented by Thompson Boxing Promotions and sponsored by Lucas Oil, in association with Everlast.
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Banner Promotions Shelestyuk, Villa and Ndongeni shine this past Friday night in Corona, קליפורניה

World ranked welterweight Taras Shelestyuk defeats Jamie Herrera on ShoBox: הדור החדש; world ranked lightweight Xolisani Ndongeni and heralded prospect Ruben Villa get wins off-televison
Watch ShelestyukHerrera replay,הלילה, נובמבר. 7, ב 10 p.m. ו/PT on SHO EXTREME®
Photos by Carlos Baeza / תומפסון אגרוף
לשחרורו מיידי
עֲטָרָה, קליפורניה. (נובמבר. 7, 2016) – טרסה “The Real Deal Shelestyuk, התנצל בפני נדונגני,ו וילה רובן all remained undefeated this past יום שישי night at the Omega Events Center in Corona, קליפורניה.
Shelestyuk (15-0, 9 קוס), the 2012 Olympic Games Bronze Medalist for Ukraine, was victorious by the scores of 96-93 פעמיים ו 95-94. Despite a gutsy, gritty performance, הררה (15-4-1, 8 קוס), שיקגו, IL., had a 3-fight winning streak end. לא היו knockdowns.

Southpaw Shelestyuk, who entered the ring ranked No. 9 in the WBO and No. 13 בWBA, turned back a determined bid by Herrera to win, despite getting docked a point for excessive holding in the fifth round.

“זה היה מאבק קשה,” stated Shelestyuk. “He is a tough fighter; he is slow, but he worked well. בסיבוב הראשון, I did well but my legs went on me. I think it was because I did not sleep well.

After five rounds, I started to find my rhythm. I started boxing him. I made some mistakes in there like pulling straight back. This fight will make me better. כמו שאמרתי, he was tough but nothing special. When my legs went, I started to work inside. I beat him good in the last round and if there was 30 seconds more, I could have stopped him.

I am looking forward to being more active in 2017. I will take two or three weeks off and be right back in the gym.

“האמת” hurts, and Herrera had more than his fair share of moments in a tight fight. הררה, a professional since December 2009, figured to be a legitimate test for Shelestyuk, והוא היה. But Taras was more active, (נחיתה 169 של 689 אגרופים, compared to Herrera’s 130 של 460). Each fighter connected 28 אחוז מזמן.

הררה, who had defeated undefeated prospects in four of his previous nine fights, was not happy with the verdict. “זה היה מאבק טוב. There is not much that I can say. I thought it was closer than the scores indicated. I had fun in there, and I give him credit. He was everything I expected. He is a smart fighter.

I would love to be a test dummy for all these young prospects. I thought it could have been a draw, but the people who saw it on TV can have their opinion.

Shelestyuk is co-promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing.

Opening up the ShoBox broadcast, Vitor Jones Freitas was stopped in the first round by Manuel Mendez. The fight was stopped after Mendez landed a thudding body shot that sent the previously undefeated Brazilian down for the ten count, breaking his rib.
In non-television action, Ndongeni showed why he is considered championship worthy, as he pounded out a ten-round unanimous decision over rugged Juan Garcia Mendez.
Ndongeni controlled the action as he mixed up his punches. He countered beautifully and worked up and down by mixing up his shots to the head and body of Mendez. נדנגוני, 26 שנים, is ranked number-3 by the WBA, and he showed the class of a world championship contender in his American debut.

נדנגוני, מכונה “Nomeva”, which means The Wasp, stung Mendez throughout the contest, and he showed that not only is he a serious title contender, but he has a fan-friendly style.

Ndongeni is co-promoted by Banner Promotions and Golden Gloves Promotions.

וִילָה, של סלינות, קליפורניה, was taken the distance for the first time, as he won a 4-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Aaron Lopez.
וִילָה, who previously scored two consecutive first round knockouts, won every round by showing off his boxing skills in the battle of undefeated fighters.
The 19 year-old Villa pushed the pace throughout the fight and had Lopez in trouble several times. Villa has been very active, as this was his 3rd win since turning professional on 29 ביולי.
I am very proud of Taras, Xolisani, and Ruben,” said Banner Promotions President Artie Pelullo.
These are three guys at different stages, but I believe that all three have the talent to become world champions. Taras is closing in on a significant fight, for which a win will lead him to a title. This was our first look at Xolisani, and he was the fighter that was advertised. He has a lot of skills and is a versatile. My partner Rodney Berman and Iwill now look at the many options that we will have with him. I do expect him to fight for a world title sometime in the next year. Ruben had a tremendous learning experience. He fought a guy who was undefeated and very durable. He actually showed us more in this fight than he did in his two first round knockouts. In this fight he won all four round on every judges scorecards (40-36 על כל הכרטיסים). I was very impressed with the different punch selections and the way he set everything up in there. As I have said before, he is a star in the making. As for Vitor, he had the right attitude following the fight. He is not going to let this deter him. He just got caught with the wrong punch at the wrong time. He was winning the round easily before that happened. He will obviously take some time off, and then we will look to bring him back next year.

UNDEFEATED WELTERWEIGHT TARAS SHELESTYUK WINS HARD-FOUGHT DECISION OVER JIMMY HERRERA IN SHOBOX: האירוע העיקרי של הדור החדש

 


Unbeaten Constantin Bejenaru Outpoints Steve Bujaj in Rugged Affair,

Manuel Mendez Scores One-Punch, First Round KO over Vitor Jones Freitas

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עֲטָרָה, קליפורניה. (נובמבר. 4, 2016) - Tares “The Real Deal Shelestyuk maintained an unbeaten record and continued his ascent in the welterweight division with a close, unanimous 10-round decision over his toughest opponent to date, Jimmy “The Truth” Herrera ב של יום שישי main event of a ShoBox: הדור החדש tripleheader לחיות ב ההצגה מתחילה from the outdoor מוצרי אומגה Event Center בקורונה, קליפורניה.

 

Shelestyuk (15-0, 9 קוס), the 2012 Olympic Games Bronze Medalist for Ukraine, was victorious by the scores of 96-93 פעמיים ו 95-94. Despite a gutsy, gritty performance, הררה (15-4-1, 8 קוס), שיקגו, חולה., had a three-fight winning streak end. לא היו knockdowns.

 

In a rough and tumble, bloody collision of undefeated cruiserweights in the co-feature, אִטֵר קונסטנטין בז'נארו (12-0, 4 קוס, 0-1-1 באליפות העולם באגרוף), של קטסקיל, N.Y.. בדרך של מולדובה, survived a knockdown and several unintentional head butts to register a unanimous 10-round decision over Steve Bujaj (16-1-1, 11 קוס), ניו יורק.

 

אהוב אוהד מקומי Manuel “La Tormenta” Mendez (13-1-2, 9 קוס), של אינדיו, קליפורניה., registered an impressive one-punch, 2:32 first round knockout over previously undefeated ויטור ג'ונס פרייטאס (12-1, 1 ND, 6 קוס), של סלבדור, באהיה, ברזיל, in a scheduled eight-round bout that opened the telecast.

 

Southpaw Shelestyuk, who entered the ring ranked No. 9 in the WBO and No. 13 בWBA, turned back a determined bid by Herrera to win despite getting docked a point for excessive holding in the fifth round.

 

"זה היה קרב קשה,’’ Shelestyuk. “He is a tough fighter, he is slow but he worked well. בסיבוב הראשון, I did well but my legs went on me. I think it was because I did not sleep well.

 

“After five rounds I started to find my rhythm. I started boxing him. I made some mistakes in there like pulling straight back. This fight will make me better. כמו שאמרתי, he was tough but nothing special. When my legs went, I started to work inside. I beat him good in the last round and if there was 30 seconds more, I could have stopped him.

 

“I am looking forward to being more active in 2017. I will take two or three weeks off and be right back in the gym.’’

 

“The Truth” hurts and Herrera had more than his fair share of moments in a tight fight. הררה, מקצוען מאז דצמבר 2009, figured to be a legitimate test for Shelestyuk and he was. But Taras was more active (נחיתה 169 של 689 אגרופים, compared to Herrera’s 130 של 460). Each connected 28 אחוז מזמן.

 

הררה, who had defeated undefeated prospects in four of previous nine fights, was not happy with the verdict. "זה היה מאבק טוב. There is not much that I can say. I thought it was closer than the scores indicated. I had fun in there and I give him credit. He was everything I expected. He is a smart fighter.’’

 

“I would live to be a test dummy for all these young prospects. I thought it could have been a draw, but the people who saw it on TV can have their opinion.’’

 

Making his second ShoBox התחלה, Bejenaru triumphed by the scores of 97-91 on the three judges’ scorecards. The lefthander went down from a clean, counter left hook to the chin in the fifth and got the worse of the unintentional head butts but appeared to outhustle and outfight a reluctant Bujaj most of the way.

 

A short cruiserweight with an awkward, herky-jerky style Bejenaru pressed the issue throughout and was much more active, throwing more than 100 more punches than Bujaj (454-336) and averaged 45 punches thrown per round compared to 38 for Bujaj.

 

“He’s a dirty fighter,’’ said Bejenaru after a match in which he suffered a bad cut over his left eye and a big welt on his overhead. “You look at all his fights, all he does is lead with his head. I was affected by his head butts but there was no way I was going to stop. He complains a lot, but all he did was foul. It felt to me like he bit me on the left ear after… that’s how he fights.

 

“The sport is boxing, not swimming and he flails his punches like a swimmer, a street fighter, not a pro fighter. He caught me with a clean shot on the knockdown but I got right up and wasn’t hurt.

 

“This win is a big step in my career. It will help me continue to rise me up in the rankings on my way to a title shot.’’

 

בוז'אג ', who was making his ShoBox debut, was livid afterward.

 

“Hell, כן, I’m mad,"הוא אמר. “The scoring was bad. I knew what I was getting into by fighting in his backyard, but I definitely thought I won. I knocked him down. He never hurt me.”

 

The aggressive-minded Mendez came out patiently and allowed Freitas to throw the majority of the early punches. Mendez’ first meaningful punch of the fight was a paralyzing left hook to the body that put Freitas down and writhing in pain.

 

“I was surprised he didn’t take that body shot well, said Mendez, is who is trained by יואל דיאז. “I knew I hurt him, but I thought he’d get up. I saw that he wasn’t covering up very well so I knew I was going to land one eventually.

 

“I was surprisingly nervous going into this fight. I was somewhat timid to start. I usually come out stronger, but it didn’t matter because we got the result that we wanted.

 

“I’m pumped for the knockout win. I know it didn’t last long, but I hope the TV audience enjoyed it.

 

Freitas controlled most of the round with his movement and sharper punching, but a savage hook to the bodyhis third connect to the bodyleft the Brazilian on the canvas long after the 10 count.

 

I messed up,’’ a tearful Jones Freitas said. “I paused at the wrong time and he hit me with the right punch. This means nothing to me. I’m going to keep working hard and training hard. אני רוצה משחק גומלין.”

 

בארי טומפקינס נקרא ShoBox פעולה מזירה עם אל ברנשטיין ואלוף עולם לשעבר ראול מארקס משמש כאנליסטי מומחים. המפיק הוא גורדון הול עם ריצ'רד Gaughan ייצור ו ריק פיליפס הִתכַּוְנוּת.

 

SHOBOX: הדור החדש ניפוח הסופי, ציטוטים & PHOTOS FOR TRIPLEHEADER TOMORROW/FRIDAY, בשידור חי ON SHOWTIME®

 

 

Unbeaten Welterweight Taras Shelestyuk Meets Jimmy Herrera,

קונסטנטין בז'נארו, Steve Bujaj Clash in Collision of Undefeated Cruiserweights, Brazil’s Vitor Jones Freitas takes on Indio’s Manuel Mendez

From Omega Products Event Center in Corona, קליפורניה.

 

לחץ כאן לתמונות מאסתר לין / שואוטיים

 

עֲטָרָה, קליפורניה. (נובמבר. 3, 2016) – The six fighters who’ll compete ביום שישי הקרוב ב ShoBox: הדור החדש משקל עשוי ביום חמישי for the live SHOWTIME tripleheader (10:30 p.m. ו/PT, עיכוב בחוף המערבי) from Omega Products Event Center in Corona.

 

בלתי מנוצח 2012 משחקים האולימפיים ברונזה מדליסט טאראס "דבר אמיתי" Shelestyuk (14-0, 9 קוס), של לוס אנג'לס, will make his main event debut when he faces Jimmy Herrera (15-3-1, 8 קוס), שיקגו, חולה., in the 10-round featured attraction. Shelestyuk, a member of the vaunted 2012 Ukraine Olympic team, מדורגת לא. 9 על ידי WBO ולא. 13 בWBA. Herrera has defeated unbeaten prospects in four of last nine fights and is 8-1-1 בסך הכל מאז יולי 2012.

 

ב ShoBox שיתוף תכונה, משקולות שייט בלתי מנוצחות קונסטנטין בז'נארו (11-0, 4 קוס, 0-1-1 באליפות העולם באגרוף), של קטסקיל, N.Y.. בדרך של מולדובה, ו Steve “Superman” Bujaj (16-0-1, 11 קוס), ניו יורק, will collide in a 10-rounder.

לעגל את המשדר, unbeaten lightweight ויטור ג'ונס פרייטאס (12-0, 1 ND, 6 קוס), של סלבדור, באהיה, ברזיל, יתנגד לאהוב האוהדים המקומי מנואל מנדז (12-1-2, 8 קוס), של אינדיו, קליפורניה., בהתקף שמונה עגול. פרייטס, 23, is the nephew of popular former two-time lightweight world champion and Brazilian legend Acelino "Popo" Freitas.

 

כרטיסים לאירוע שמקדם תומפסון אגרוף, מבצעים באנר, איגרוף של היץ ואגרוף הכוכבים של ג'ו דגוארדיה מתומחרים ב $100 (שׁוּרָה רִאשׁוֹנָה) ו $70 (שמורות). Tickets are available for purchase on the day of the event (יום שישי) at the Omega Products Event Center will call booth beginning at 3:30 PM PT. The Omega Products Event Center is located at 1681 Ave. קליפורניה, כתר, כגון 92881.

 

משקל רשמיים:

Welterweights (אירוע מרכזי) - 10 סיבובים

Taras Shelestyuk – 146½ Pounds

Jimmy Herrera – 146¼ Pounds

 

משקולות שייט (Co-תכונה) - 10 סיבובים

Constantin Bejenaru – 198¼ Pounds

Steve Bujaj – 197½ Pounds

 

Lightweights (Telecast Opener) - 8 סיבובים

Vitor Jones Freitas – 134¼ Pounds

Manuel Mendez – 135 קילו

 

ציטוטים הסופיים:

TARAS SHELESTYUK

 

“Herrera is a good fighter, a tough fighter. I know he has defeated some good fighters like Mike Jones, who was a top fighter who’d been off a couple years. But I’m 100 אחוזים מוכנים. I expect a very tough and exciting fight but I expect to be much stronger and smarter.

 

“I’m excited for all the attention this fight and I are getting. I’ve always known that fans in America have known me but maybe now more than before. I think in the next year, I can become even more well-known.

 

“I’ve been working on strength and becoming more powerful. I think my boxing skills are already good, but my speed and power are better than before. I feel in sparring that I’m punching harder.

 

“I like to work the body. I like the fact you land enough of them early, they take a toll late. That’s one thing good about fighting as a pro. I feel good about my career; I hope to be fighting some of the best fighters in the division within a year.

 

“I’m sure Herrera will probably try and come at me; there’s no chance he can beat me at boxing. I like guys who come forward. They are good for me because I can counter and move side to side. And I’m ready to fight on the inside if necessary.

 

“I know I can improve on my last ShoBox מאבק. I made it closer than it should have been. If we had it over again I think I maybe stop him just because of what we’re been working on in the gym.

 

“Sparring with שיין מוזלי has been huge for me. He’s such a great fighter. When I was younger, I’d watch his fights. Now we spar. He’s older but still very good. He knows all the tricks and gives me a lot of advice that helps me in and out of the ring. Everything he’s said to me, I’ve tried to apply.”

 

JIMMY HERRERA:

“I’ve been working a full two months for this fight so I’m ready. This is going to be a very good test for both of us, a great fight. He’s a good European boxer, another unbeaten for me. But I don’t feel like I’m coming in as the underdog at all. He’s got his strengths, I’ve got my strengths.

 

“There has to be a purpose for every punch. Each has to count. If he opens up and makes a mistake, I have to take advantage. I need to get him out of his rhythm early, force him out of his comfort zone and make him fight my fight.

 

“I’ll be the aggressor. But I’d love if he was the aggressor. I just think, למרות ש, knowing him, he’s going to try to box and win the rounds that way. I work all the time coming forward and that’s what I’ll do מחר.

 

“A kid from Chicago, like me, it’s hard to get anywhere in boxing without connections, so finally after fighting so long without a manager, I signed with Cameron Dunkin. I always knew I could be a good boxer, but never figured I’d be a boxer. But look at me know, I’m fighting on SHOWTIME and this fight couldn’t be coming along at a better time.”

 

CONSTANTIN BEJENARU:

“I feel your amateur career gives you a good foundation, like a beginner, but once you turn pro it’s a total different game. It doesn’t matter who has more experience as an amateur. As professionals, we all have to do our jobs here.

 

“I don’t know Bujaj, but I saw his fight with Junior Wright so I know he is tough.

 

“I feel this is a big step for me. הוא 16-0, a good fighter who can punch or box, and this is for a belt. This a good fight for both of us.

“I work hard for every fight and this was no exception. We know we have to pay attention to detail. This is a dangerous guy but I am very confident.

 

“I definitely don’t expect an easy fight. I have to press the action. I need to make him as uncomfortable as I can.

 

“I don’t have a lot of pro knockouts but boxing isn’t just about power. Boxing is intelligence and mental; it’s not just a street fight for me.

 

“This is my second fight on ShoBox. I’m so happy to be back again after that last win over Zubov. The goal is to keep busy, come back early next year and then sometime by next year be ready to fight for a major title of some type.’’

 

STEVE BUJAJ:

 

“I’m looking forward to this fight, my first on network TV, to see where I’m at. איך שאני מרגיש, I’ve got everything to win, everything to lose. This either pushes me to the next level, or I stay where I’m at.

 

“I’m ready for any kind of fight. I’m a versatile fighter and I will have the height advantage.

 

“I feel ready now for the bigger fights, the additional exposure on SHOWTIME, the ratings, the titles, כל זה. But I definitely will be even more after יום שישי.

 

“I don’t feel this is going 10 סיבובים. I feel I’ll break him down and eventually stop him. I feel I’ve got the skills and definitely the heart. I’m healthy and ready to go.

 

“I saw his last fight on ShoBox, and thought it was pretty decent. He’s pretty short for a cruiserweight. Although we’re both from New York, I’d never heard of him before.

 

“Camp went awesome with lots of sparring. In Las Vegas. I trained with Mayweather fighters like Ronald Gavril, Badou Jack and Caleb Plant. It’s been four years since I’ve fought a left-hander but I do not consider it factor.’’

 

VITOR JONES FREITAS:

“I thank God and both my uncles for helping me get to where I am, for teaching me and for guiding me in every step of my life and in boxing. Without their influence and what they’ve done for me since I was 11, I feel I’d be dead today.

 

“I’m very excited about this fight and the opportunity to fight better guys. This for me is all about taking advantage of the opportunity.

 

“I’m getting more and more experience. My goal is to work hard and, like my Uncle Acelino, make good fights and become a world champion“

 

“We’ve studied Mendez’ fighting style and have a lot of respect for his trainer, יואל דיאז. I know Mendez is very strong and comes forward. I don’t know if he likes it when his opponents attack from the sides but I’m ready to fight him on the sides, head-on and toe-to-toe.”

 

MANUEL MENDEZ:

 

“This is my ninth fight with Joel and we know each other very well. Through the bad and good, he’s been there for me.

 

“I’m sure Freitas has confidence in his ability but like any other undefeated fighter he does well until he hits the wall, which is what Joel wants me to make him do. He wants me to punish him, take my time.

 

“I feel have I have natural power, can take a punch and have heart. Hit me as much as you want, but watch out once I connect and turn things around. My goal always is to break them down, starting with the body.

 

“I may not have the pedigree of some of these guys, but I’m learning defense, how to pace myself, staying poised and most importantly, just how to fight. The more experience, the more mature you become.

 

"מחר I just want to be me and listen to Joel in the corner. I wouldn’t want to be standing in from of me. If he wants to stand and bang, בוא נעשה את זה. I guarantee he’s the one going back after the first few moments.”

 

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Q&A WITH STEVE “סופרמן” BUJAJ

Cruiserweight Faces Fellow Unbeaten Constantin Bejenaru In Co-Feature on ShoBox: The New Generation TripleheaderThis יום שישי, נובמבר. 4, Live on SHOWTIME®

Welterweight Taras Shelestyuk Risks Perfect Record Against Jimmy Herrera in Main Event; Brazil’s Vitor Jones FreitasTakes on Indio’s Manuel Mendez in Opening Bout

From Omega Products Event Center in Corona, קליפורניה.
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עֲטָרָה, קליפורניה. (נובמבר. 2, 2016) — Undefeated ultra-confident cruiserweight סטיב “סוּפֶּרמֶן” בוז'אג ' (16-0-1, 11 קוס), of Westchester, N.Y., chimes in before his important 10-round bout with fellow unbeaten קונסטנטין בז'נארו (11-0, 3 קוס, 0-1-1 in the World Series of Boxing), של ברוקלין, N.Y., in the middle match of a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader this יום שישי, נובמבר. 4, from the Omega Products Event Center in Corona, קליפורניה.
בוז'אג ' (מבוטא “Boo-ha”), 26, has won four in a row, כולל שני האחרונים שלו בנוקאאוט, since boxing a split 10-round draw in a slugfest with then-undefeated three-time Chicago Golden Gloves champion Junior Wright (10-0) במאי 2014. A two-time New York Golden Gloves champion, Bujah, who’ll be fighting on ShoBox the first time, is coming off a first-round TKO over previously undefeated Sergio Ramirez (11-0) ב יוני 11

בז'נארו (מבוטא “bay-zhin-nah-ROO”) is making his second ShoBox start. In his debut last אפריל 15, the native of Ungheni, מולדובה, scored a unanimous eight-round decision over previously unbeaten Alexey Zubov (10-0), אלוף רוסיה לשעבר בחובבים ואלוף אירופה לחובבים שבע פעמים. Southpaw Bejenaru boxed on the Romanian national team for 10 שנים והיה אלוף המדינה תשע פעמים.

Here is What Bujaj said:

What do you know about Bejenaru and what are your thoughts going in?

I know he’s undefeated, 11-0 and a lefty, but I don’t believe he’s on my level. I think I’m a different class fighter and will be able to show it ביום שישי.”

What kind of fight do you expect?

I don’t really have any expectations. When I get in there, I make my adjustments, and then I start breaking him down.

What is the key to winning? What are your advantages?

My best advantage is my experience. I’ve fought 10 סיבובים לפני. This is his first time. I believe that I’m more skilled than he is, and I believe that I have more heart and just think I have the edge all around.

On fighting on ShoBox the first time?

I’m very excited and grateful for the opportunity that has been given me. I’m ready to go out and perform and show the world what I’m all aboutand that is being one of the top guys in the cruiserweight division.

Your opinion on the cruiserweight division?

The cruiserweight division is a good division with a lot of good fighters. I feel like it will get more exposure in the future because there are so many talented fighters and good fights that can happen. I’m looking forward to being a part some of the big fights and making some noise.

What would a win on ShoBox mean to you?

A win on SHOWTIME would be really huge, but mostly it would keep me going.

Are they making a mistake fighting you?

I don’t think he made a mistake, but I refuse to lose this fight. I’m gonna give it my all. He’s not on my level and I’m gonna prove it. I’m gonna fight my ass off.

On his slugfest with former world title challenger Wright?
I was winning the fight but I broke my jaw in the fourth round. I had a bad mouthpiece, a cheap one. I never knew mouthpieces needed to be fitted. The surgeon told me if I’d had a pro mouthpiece, I wouldn’t have had a problem.
I still believe anybody else would have quit in that fight. I was in a lot of pain, I couldn’t close my mouth because the jaw was broke, I was spitting out blood. But I hung in there despite the jaw.

I had him out on his feet in the last half-minute or so but the referee stopped the fight to give him time to tape up one of the laces on his glove. That gave him time to recover. If the ref hadn’t stopped it when he did, I feel I would have knocked him out.

On his career?

I had to work hard for my career. I don’t have a padded record. I do not have it as easy as most in their career. I don’t have a big-time promoter, and I’m not pampered. I’ve fought tough guys throughout my career but I’ve learned a lot and have no regrets. But I feel it’s time for me to step up. After I win יום שישי על ShoBox, a lot of doors should start opening up me.
New Nickname?

I’ve been known as ‘Superman’my whole career but I’m thinking of changing it toSteel.The Wright fight proved a lot of me, and I learned a lot. אני לא להפסיק. I’m very tough and strong-minded, made of ‘steel.'
Bujaj לעומת. Bejenaru is scheduled for 10 rounds and will be part of a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader live on SHOWTIME at 10:30 p.m. ו/PT (עיכוב בחוף המערבי). The main event will feature undefeated welterweight טאראס Shelestyuk (14-0, 9 KO של) לוקח על קלקול אופקים Jimmy Herrera (15-3-1, 8 KO של). Opening up the broadcast will feature Unbeaten lightweight ויטור ג'ונס פרייטאס (12-0, 1 ND, 6 קוס), של סלבדור, באהיה, ברזיל, יתנגד לאהוב האוהדים המקומי מנואל מנדז (12-1-2, 8 קוס), של אינדיו, קליפורניה., in an eight-round bout in the opening bout of the telecast. פרייטס, 23, is the nephew of popular former two-time lightweight world champion and Brazilian legend Acelino “Butt” פרייטס.

כרטיסים לאירוע בקידום מבצעי באנר, תומפסון אגרוף, Hitz Boxing and Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing are priced at $100 (שׁוּרָה רִאשׁוֹנָה), $70 (שמורות) ו $50 (הודאה כללית) וניתן לרכוש על ידי קריאה (714) 935-0900.
בארי טומפקינס יקרא לפעולת ShoBox מ ringside עם סטיב הפרהוד ואלוף עולם לשעבר ראול מארקס משמש כאנליסטי מומחים. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with העשיר Gaughan ייצור ו ריק פיליפס הִתכַּוְנוּת.
אודות ShoBox: הדור החדש
מאז הקמתה בחודש יולי 2001, סדרת אגרוף Showtime זכתה לשבחי ביקורת, ShoBox: הדור החדש כשרון צעיר בהשתתפות תאם קשה. הפילוסופיה ShoBox היא לשדר מרגש, קהל-נעים וגפרורים תחרותיים תוך מתן קרקע להוכיח ללקוחות פוטנציאליים מוכנים נחושים להילחם על תואר עולמי. חלק מהרשימה הולכת והגדלה של 67 לוחמים שהופיעו בShoBox ומתקדם לגייס כותרי עולם כולל: אנדרה וורד, דאונטיי ויילדר, Erislandy לארה, שון פורטר, גארי ראסל ג'וניור, למונט פיטרסון, גיירמו Rigondeaux, עומר פיגרואה, Nonito Donaire, דבון אלכסנדר, קרל Froch, רוברט גררו, טימותי בראדלי, ג'סי ורגס, חואן מנואל לופז, צ'אד דוסון, פולי Malignaggi, ריקי האטון, קלי Pavlik, פול ויליאמס ועוד.

INDIO’S MANUEL MENDEZ IS READY FOR TV DEBUT AGAINST UNDEFEATED VITOR JONES FREITAS ON SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION TRIPLEHEADER THIS FRIDAY, נובמבר. 4, בשידור חי ON SHOWTIME®

Promising Welterweight Taras Shelestyuk Meets Jimmy Herrera in Main Event; Unbeaten Cruiserweights Constantin Bejenaru, Steve Bujaj Clash in Co-Main at Omega Products International Event Center, כתר, קליפורניה.

חי על ההצגה מתחילה ב 10:30 p.m. ו/PT

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ORANGE, קליפורניה. (נובמבר. 2, 2016) – Hard-hitting lightweight prospect מנואל מנדז (12-1-2, 8 קוס) עושה U.S. television debut against unbeaten ויטור ג'ונס פרייטאס (12-0, 6 קוס) זה יום שישי, נובמבר. 4, מ Omega Products Event Center in Corona, קליפורניה.

Freitas vs. Mendez is scheduled for eight rounds and kicks off a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader live on ההצגה מתחילה ב 10:30 p.m. ו/PT (עיכוב בחוף המערבי).

כרטיסים לאירוע בקידום מבצעי באנר, תומפסון אגרוף, Hitz Boxing and Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing are priced at $100 (שׁוּרָה רִאשׁוֹנָה), $70 (שמורות) ו $50 (הודאה כללית) וניתן לרכוש על ידי קריאה (714) 935-0900.

מנדז, who is trained by the well-regarded Joel Diaz, is putting the finishing touches on a training camp that saw him spar against former world champions Victor Ortiz, Ruslan Provodnikov and elite prospect Vergil Ortiz.

Thompson Boxing caught up with the 26-year-old slugger from Indio, קליפורניה. and got his take on ביום שישי זה ShoBox fight.

(On your first time fighting in front of a nationally televised audience) ...

“זוהי הזדמנות נהדרת. I always push myself to the limits and this fight is no different. I have a fan-friendly style that the SHOWTIME audience is going to love.

(On paper your fight against Freitas appears evenly matched, but most are giving the upper hand to your opponent) …

I’ve always been the underdog all my life so this is another shot to prove myself. Freitas has a famous name, but that’s about it. He hasn’t faced anyone that approaches my ability.

(On what you expect from Freitas)

The first few rounds will go a long way in knowing what he has. From watching tape, it seems like he has speed, but the most important thing is gauging his power. I can take a punch so once I feel him connect with something, then I’ll know what he has to offer.

(On your relationship with Joel Diaz) …

We have an excellent relationship. He’s incredibly helpful in that I’ve seen a great deal of improvement since I’ve been with him. Everything is better. My conditioning, head movement, עֲבוֹדַת רַגלַיִם; I’ve improved in a lot of areas. He’s a great teacher.

(How would you describe your style for those that have yet to see you fight?) ...

I’m a smart boxer that pressures fighters into making mistakes. I have all the tools needed to wear down opponents. You’ll always see me in front of you to the point where you get annoyed and start making mental errors. That’s when I put the hurt on you.

TV FIGHTS

בלתי מנוצח 2012 האולימפי הברונזה מדליסט טרסה “דבר האמיתי” Shelestyuk (14-0, 9 קוס) יתמודד עם נפש נסערת חיימה הררה באירוע המרכזי של משקל וולט של 10 סיבובים של ShoBox: משולש הדור החדש של הדור החדש יום שישי, נובמבר. 4, חי על ההצגה מתחילה ב 10:30 p.m. ו/PT (עיכוב בחוף המערבי) from Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, קליפורניה.

בשיתוף התכונה, משקולות שייט בלתי מנוצחות קונסטנטין בז'נארו (11-0, 4 קוס, 0-1-1 באליפות העולם באגרוף), של קטסקיל, N.Y.. בדרך של מולדובה, ו סטיבנס “סוּפֶּרמֶן” בוז'אג ' (16-0-1, 11 קוס), ניו יורק, יתנגש בסיבוב 10 על התארים הפנויים WBC הבינלאומיים ו- WBC Continental Americas.

בהתקף הפתיחה של המשדר, בלתי מנוצח קל ויטור ג'ונס פרייטאס (12-0, 1 ND, 6 קוס), של סלבדור, באהיה, ברזיל, יתנגד לאהוב האוהדים המקומי מנואל מנדז (12-1-2, 8 קוס), של אינדיו, קליפורניה., בהתקף שמונה עגול. The 23-year-old Freitas is the nephew of popular former two-time lightweight world champion Acelino “Butt” פרייטס.

קרדיט צילום: קרלוס Baeza / קידום מכירות תומפסון אגרוף

בארי טומפקינס יקרא לפעולת ShoBox מ ringside עם סטיב הפרהוד ואלוף עולם לשעבר ראול מארקס משמש כאנליסטי מומחים. המפיק הוא גורדון הול עם העשיר Gaughan ייצור ו ריק פיליפס הִתכַּוְנוּת.