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Velasco Looking Forward to War with Prograis

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Upcoming world super-lightweight challenger Juan Jose “El Pitbull” Velasco says he’s happy to be facing a fighter being labeled a potential new star in boxing on Saturday, Julie 14.

 

 

 

Velasco (20-0, 12 Uitklophoue), from Buenos Aires, Argentinië, will challenge interim WBC World Super Lightweight Champion Regis Prograis at the Lakefront Arena in Prograis’ birthplace of New Orleans, Louisiana.

 

 

 

The southpaw Prograis became champion last March with a head-turning TKO 2 over capable former champion Julius Indongo.

 

 

 

“I am glad he is being called a new star,” said Velasco. “I only want to fight the best, so I can become the best myself. He’s a very good fighter and I know it will be a true war.”

 

 

 

31-year-old Velasco says he’s in great shape, training in Miami, and looks forward to making his dream of a world title come true.

 

How is training going?

Training is going fantastic! I am in Miami at Caicedo Sports Training Camp, working with Herman Caicedo. Herman is relentless. As soon as he picked me up, traveling from Argentina to Miami. He took me straight to the track and ran drills for an hour.

 

Talk to me about the opportunity to fight for world championship?

Dit is 'n droom wat waar. My whole pro career it has been my dream. I found out I was fighting for the championship immediately after my last fight. My promotor, Sampson Lewkowicz, informed me of the opportunity and told me I would be training in Miami with Herman.

 

You haven’t left your home country to fight much, are you going to be your usual self fighting basically in his hometown in the US?

Moenie, I haven’t been out much and it’s an honor to be fighting in the USA. I don’t know any other way than to be myself in a fight. Herman is improving on my skills and adding some details to it. Herman and I have gelled immediately. I am sure, due to his experience with champions, that he knows how to adapt to individuals. Fighting in his hometown is on him. I have zero pressure and can only gain fans fighting there.

 

Why will you win this fight?

I will win this fight because I am hungry to be a champion. I’m hungry to be where he is at and hungry to better my family.

 

Describe yourself as a fighter for American fans who haven’t seen you yet.

I am a boxer puncher who can adapt to what is in front of me. Are you doing anything different in training for this fight? Answer: Ja, the major difference is training with Herman Caicedo in Miami. He has had great success with lots of fighters and one of the few coaches to develop a fighter into a champion from pro debuts. He is a teacher. I look forward to much success with him.

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Silva to face Lopez July 14 op ESPN

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Plant City, FL (Mei 16, 2018) – Fire Fist Boxing Promotions’ William “Baby Face” Silva will challenge undefeated Olympian Teofimo Lopez in a ten round lightweight contest Saturday, Julie 14 at the Lakefront Arena at the University of New Orleans.

 

 

 

Silva-Lopez opens a Top Rank promoted ESPN telecast headlined by New Orleans’ own Regis Prograis, 21-0 (18 KO se), against Argentina’s Juan Jose Velasco, 20-0 (12 KO se), for the WBC interim junior welterweight championship.

 

 

 

Hailing from Sao Paulo, Brazil and fighting out of Plant City, FL, Silva has an outstanding professional ledger of 25-1 met 14 uitklophoue. In sy mees onlangse bout, Silva shutout Rogelio Casarez to capture the IBO Continental and NBA World lightweight championships. The 31-year-old Silva trains under Jose Rodriguez at the Plant City Boxing Gym and made significant strides since his lone setback against Felix Verdejo in 2016.

 

 

 

Widely regarded among America’s best young fighters, Lopez is a perfect 9-0 met 7 oorwinnings deur knockout. Mei 12, Lopez demolished once-beaten Vitor Jones Freitas in 64 sekondes. Born in Brooklyn, NY and based in Davie, FL, the highly-touted Lopez represented his parents’ home country of Honduras in the 2016 Olympics but lost in the opening round eventual silver medalist Sofiane Oumiha of France.

 

 

 

The Silva-Lopez bout is for the NBA World and IBO Continental lightweight titles.

 

 

 

“We’re extremely excited for the opportunity to get William back on a major platform,” said Jody Caliguire of Fire Fist Boxing Promotions. “Lopez is a very talented fighter and we respect his ability but William has a major edge in experience. He’s improved tremendously since his last big fight against Verdejo and I think the boxing world is in for a surprise July 14.”

 

 

 

More information on the card will be available shortly.

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“KAMPIOENE KURSIS” SANDOVAL, VAZQUEZ, EN SALAZAR WEN WBC-TITELS IN AGUASCALIENTES, MX

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Aguascalientes, MX (April 30, 2018) – Die afgelope Saterdag, suiker Promotions aangebied “KAMPIOENE KURSIS”, 'n elf wedstrydkaart van Aguascalientes, Mexiko. In die 12-rondte hoofbyeenkoms, super middelgewig Bruno sandoval (20-2-1, 16 Uitklophoue), wat onlangs by Sugar Promotions onderteken het, haal 'n eerste ronde TKO oor Devis Caceres (28-9-3, 19 Uitklophoue) die WBC Latino Silver Super-middelgewig-titel in die proses verower. 'N Kragtige regterhaak kom gelyk op die gesig van Caceres, die beëindiging van die bout aan die 2:50 punt van die eerste ronde, aangesien Sandoval die leë titel in styl opeis.

 

 

 

 

“Dit beteken baie om hierdie stryd met 'n uitklophou te wen, en die feit dat dit 'n WBC-titel was, maak dit nog beter,” het Bruno Sandoval gesê, wat op kort kennisgewing die stryd gevat het. “Ek is 'n volledige vegter wat tans almal in my afdeling kan uitdaag! Ek is opgewonde oor wat die toekoms inhou.”

 

 

 

 

Die mede-hoofgebeurtenis is gesien Damien “Sugar” Vazquez (14-0, 7 Uitklophoue) haal 'n tienronde eenparige beslissing oor Luis Golindano (9-1, 6 Uitklophoue). Die geveg was in die begin nou, want die twee onoorwonne vegters het getoon dat nie een van hulle die nederlaag wou smaak nie, maar Vasquez het begin wegtrek met sy voortreflike boksvaardigheid, aangesien hy die WBC Youth-supervlieggewig-wêreldtitel aangewys het. Telkaarte gelees 97-92 twee keer en 96-93, alles ten gunste van Vazquez.

 

 

 

 

“Ek is verheug dat ek hierdie titel en daarna behaal het, Ek is bly dat ek dit teen 'n taai en honger onoorwonne vegter kon regkry,” het Damien Vazquez gesê. “My opponent was baie talentvol en het regtig die beste uit my gehaal. Ek sien uit na my volgende stryd terwyl ek die ranglys opruk.”

 

Maryan Salazar (8-2) 'n eenparige besluit oor geneem Joselyn Casilla Martinez (4-3-1) die vas te vang WBC FECOMBOX ligte vlieggewigtitel. Salazar het hierdie wedstryd van begin tot einde oorheers om die titel te verower. Telkaarte gelees 98-92, 98-91, 99-91 alles ten gunste van Salazar.

 

 

 

 

“Ek wou nog altyd 'n titel wen en dit in my tuisdorp Aguascalientes doen, Mexiko het dit nog beter gemaak,” sê Maryan Salazar. ‘Ek is baie opgewonde oor wat die toekoms inhou. My doel is om teen die einde van die jaar om 'n wêreldtitel te veg.”

 

 

 

 

“Ek is baie bly dat al my vegters in Aguascalientes gewen het,” sê bestuurder Greg Hannley van Prince Ranch Boxing. “Die plan is om almal besig te hou terwyl hulle hulself posisioneer om in die toekoms om wêreldtitels te veg.”

 

 

 

 

“Ons het 'n wonderlike vertoning gehad vir al die aanhangers wat dit bygewoon het.” gesê Oscar Vazquez, Uitvoerende hoof van Sugar Promotions. “Ons plan is om in Junie terug te kom met nog 'n wonderlike vertoning hier in Aguascalientes.”

 

Uitslae onder kaart:

6-Ronde veergewig
edwing Davila (18-0, 11 Uitklophoue) verslaan Juan Mendoza (6-3) deur die eerste uitklophou.
6-Ronde veergewig
Issac Avelar (15-0, 9 Uitklophoue) verslaan Luis Ramierz (14-6, 2 Kos) deur die eerste uitklophou.
6-Round Super Liggewig Bout
Donovan Star (12-0, 4 Uitklophoue) verslaan Jose Flores (2-1) deur 'n eenparige besluit. Telkaarte gelees 59-55 oor die raad.
4-Round Swaargewig Bout
Kye Brooks (3-0, 2 Uitklophoue) verslaan Eduardo Vitela (2-2, 1 KO) deur 'n eenparige besluit. Telkaarte gelees 40-36 oor die raad.
4-Ronde liggewig
Sebastian Diaz (16-4-1) verslaan Juan Pineda (0-1) deur tweede ronde TKO.

4-Ronde veergewig
Brandon jimenez (3-0, 2 Uitklophoue) verslaan Luis Diaz (0-2) deur 'n eenparige besluit. Telkaarte gelees 40-36 oor die raad.

4-Ronde Super Welterweight Bout
Jose Luis Zuniga (14-3-1, 5 Uitklophoue) verslaan Jesus Morales (3-16) deur 'n eenparige besluit. Telkaarte gelees 39-37 oor die raad.

4-Ronde veergewig
Pedro Hernandez (8-0) verslaan Anthony de Jesus (0-1) deur 'n eenparige besluit. Telkaarte gelees 40-36 twee keer en 39-37.
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HUMBERTO VELAZCO IN TROUBLE WITH GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO FOR PULLING OUT OF FIGHT

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Aguascalientes, MX (April 30, 2018) – Super middleweight prospect, Humberto “Tito” Velazco (19-1-1, 13 Uitklophoue), who is promoted by suiker Promotions, is taking heat from the Government of Mexico for pulling out of his scheduled fight with Devis Caceres (24-8, 19 Uitklophoue), that was supposed to take place this past Saturday in Aguascalientes, MX.

 

 

 

Velazco was set to face Devis Caceres (24-8, 19 Uitklophoue) for the vacant WBC Silver Super Middleweight Title at the “Champions Fair” card promoted by Sugar Promotions, but pulled out at the last minute, putting the entire card in jeopardy.

 

 

 

“We have programs here in Mexico that are funded by the government of Mexico in Aguascalientes,” gesê Dr. Lorenzo Soboranes Maya, director of Latino public relations for Sugar Promotions in Mexico. “One of which was this weekend’s “Champions Fair” boxing event that took place at the San Marcos Bullring arena. After signing the contract, Velazco pulled out of the fight, leaving everyone involved scrambling for a replacement. This kind of conduct will not be tolerated, and legal action will be addressed. Velazco will be prosecuted by the full extent of the law, and he is not welcome to fight in this city ever again.”

 

 

 

“As Velazco’s promoter, I did everything on my end to get him a shot at the vacant WBC Silver Super Middleweight Title,” gesê Oscar Vazquez, Uitvoerende hoof van Sugar Promotions. “We came to an agreement on what his purse would be, he signed the contract, and then pulled out of the fight in the final days leading up to the fight. I have Velazco under contract. If Velazco thinks he’s going to fight with another promoter, that promoter better think twice, as I have my lawyers ready to file a lawsuit with anyone trying to promote him.”

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Unified Welterweight Champion Keith Thurman Relinquishes WBC title Due to Injury Rehabilitation

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Will Remain WBA Champion and Fight for

WBC Crown Once He Has Fully Recovered

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA (April 24, 2018) Unified welterweight champion Keith Thurman has voluntarily relinquished his WBC title while he recovers from the effects of elbow surgery last year and a hand injury he suffered in training camp last month.

 

 

 

After speaking with WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman recently, Thurman decided that he would relinquish the title and open the way for former champions Danny Garcia and Shawn Porter, the two leading contenders for the WBC title, to fight each other for the championship while Thurman made a full recovery from his injuries.

 

 

 

“Due to my rehabilitation from my injuries, I agreed to relinquish my WBC title at this time. I continue to rehab my hand and elbow and I look forward to getting back in the ring this summer. This is a temporary setback and I will be the unified champion once again and look forward to winning back my WBC title as soon as possible,” Said Thurman.

 

 

 

“Keith Thurman unfortunately has suffered two consecutive injuries that have kept him out of the ring after his sensational victory over Danny Garcia and he has graciously relinquished his title, and the WBC has mandated that Danny Garcia and Shawn Porter will fight for the title,” said Mauricio Sulaiman. “Keith will have a direct path to fight for the title once he has healed just as Vitali Klitshcko and other WBC champions have done in the past. Keith is a tremendous athlete, champion and role model. The WBC will support him completely during this difficult time. ”

 

 

 

Garcia (34-1, 20 Uitklophoue), a former unified champion at 140 pounds and the former WBC welterweight champion, lost the WBC title to Thurman by 12-round split decision in 2017. He bounced back with a knockout victory over former champion Brandon Rios in February. The WBC had made that fight a title elimination match, which put Garcia in line to fight Thurman again for the title.

 

 

 

Dra (28-2-1, 17 Uitklophoue), a former welterweight champion, lost a close 12-round decision to Thurman in 2016. He became the mandatory challenger for the WBC title when he knocked out Andre Berto last year. He maintained his status with a 12-round decision over Adrian Granados in November.

 

 

 

The 29-year-old Thurman (28-0, 22 Uitklophoue) has been plagued by a string of injuries the last two years.

 

 

 

Thurman injured his neck in a car accident in February 2016, which delayed his match against Porter by three months. When they met Thurman defeated Porter by unanimous decision on June 25.

 

 

 

He defeated Garcia by split decision in a welterweight unification match on March 4, 2017. A month later he had major surgery on his right elbow to remove bone spurs and calcium deposits. He is still in rehabilitation from that surgery.

 

 

 

Thurman injured his hand hitting the heavy bag last month and aggravated the injury sparring with some amateurs at his gym in St. Petersburg, Florida. An MRI revealed bruises to the metacarpal bones in the hand, which also has extensive swelling. Thurman can’t have any impact with the hand for at least 8 weke, which added another delay to his ring return.

 

 

 

He now hopes to return to the ring in the late summer or early fall.

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SUIKERBEVORDERINGS TEKEN TV-HANDELING MET STADIUM UITSIG NETWERK

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“KAMPIOENE KURSIS”
April 28, 2018 in Aguascalientes, MX

Aguascalientes, MX (April 4, 2018) – suiker Promotions, in samewerking met Stadium View Netwerk (SVN), kondig graag sy vennootskap met die regering van Mexiko in Aguascalientes aan, om sy boksprogramme na die Amerikaanse mark uit te saai.

 

 

 

 

Die eerste geleentheid getiteld, “Champions Fair”, sal by die wêreldbekende plaasvind San Marcos Bullring in Aguascalientes, MX, April 28, 2018, gedurende die “San Marcos Fair” fees. Die regering van Mexiko sal alle suikerpromosies opstel’ boksgeleenthede in Aguascalientes, en 'n satellietsignaal aan (SVN), wat die inhoud na die netwerk in die VS sal versprei.

 

 

 

 

Die hoofgeleentheid sal plaaslike held ten toon stel, Humberto “Tito” Velazco (19-1-1, 13 Uitklophoue), wat vir die vakante sal veg WBC Silwer Super middelgewig titel. In die mede-hoofren, Damien “Sugar” Vazquez (13-0, 7 Uitklophoue), van Las Vegas, NV, sal veg vir die WBC Jr.. Bantamgewig Jeugwêreld titel. In twee besonderse besienswaardighede, plaaslike aanhangersgunsteling, Issac “Canelito” Avelar (14-0, 9 Uitklophoue) sal syne verdedig WBC FECOMBOX Veergewig titel, terwyl Maryan Salazar (7-2) sal veg vir die WBC FECOMBOX Ligte vlieggewig gordel. Teenstanders vir al vier gevegte sal later aangekondig word, saam met ander aanvalle onder die kaart.

 

 

 

 

“Ons het 'n vennoot soos Stadium View Network gehad, toe ons boksuitstallings in Aguascalientes begin bevorder het, Mexiko,” gesê Oscar Vazquez, Uitvoerende hoof van suiker Promotions. “Die regering van Mexiko was 'n geweldige hulpmiddel om ons ooreenkoms met SVN te verseker. My doel is om Aguascalientes die hoofstad van boks in Mexiko te maak. Ons onderteken die beste vegters uit Mexiko. Met hierdie ooreenkoms, hul talent word op SVN in die Verenigde State vertoon, en oral in Mexiko en Latyns-Amerika.”

 

 

 

 

“Ons verwelkom Sugar Promotions en Stadium View Network in ons pragtige stad Aguascalientes,” gesê Dr. Manuel Aceves Rubio, Direkteur van die Sportinstituut van die Staat Aguascalientes. “Boks is 'n groot deel van ons kultuur hier in Mexiko en ons wil die wêreld wys dat Aguascalientes die middelpunt sal wees van alle toekomstige boksgeleenthede in ons land.”

 

 

 

 

“Dit bring my groot vreugde om te weet dat die stad Aguascalientes erken sal word as die hoofstad van die bokswêreld in Mexiko.,” gesê Jose Angel Gonzalez Serna, President van die Raad van Trustees van San Marcos. “Ons wil die wêreld laat weet dat Aguascalientes 'n veilige plek is om besoeke aan te bied en gehalte-geleenthede te geniet.”

 

 

 

 

Met 1,200 liggings, Stadium View Netwerk (SVN) is 'n televisiekanaal wat deur satelliet gelewer word en programme spesifiek ontwerp is vir die sportkroeg- en gasvryheidsbedryf. SVN se kanaal bied omgewingsprogrammering met aksie-georiënteerde videosegmente. Die omgewingsprogrammering sal voorspelbaar wees tydens die verkiesing van die intekenaar met PPV-gebeure wat deur SVN uitgesaai word. Stadium View Network se vermoëns sluit in die beplanning en bestuur van ad-hoc- en voltydse netwerke, enkripsiedienste, en programmering van seinaflewering op plaaslike en internasionale vlak.

 

 

 

 

“SVN is opgewonde om saam te werk met Sugar Promotions en die regering van Mexiko, in Aguascalientes,” gesê John Parks, president van Stadion Sport Netwerk. “Ons wil uitstekende bokswedstryde aan ons gehoor bied, en Sugar Promotions het die vermoë om presies te lewer wat ons wil hê. Daarbenewens, ons wil die regering van Mexiko wys dat ons ernstig is met die uitsending van regstreekse boks uit hul pragtige stad Aguascalientes.”

 

 

 

 

“Ek hou daarvan as 'n plan bymekaarkom,” gesê Greg Hannley, president van Prince Ranch Boxing, wat 'n stal vegters bestuur wat op SVN ten toon gestel sal word. “Die blootstelling wat my vegters met hierdie SVN-ooreenkoms sal kry, gaan ongelooflik wees. Ek wil Sugar Promotions en die regering van Mexiko in Aguascalientes bedank vir hul ondersteuning.”

 

 

 

 

Die San Marcos Fair, beskou as “Die kermis van Mexiko” is die belangrikste viering van die stad Aguascalientes. Dit vind plaas ter ere van San Marcos-evangelis, beskermheilige van die buurt met dieselfde naam. Dit word in Mexiko as 'n eerlike saak beskou, met groot internasionale aansien. Die San Marcos Fair word beskou as een van die 10 die belangrikste ter wêreld en die grootste in die hele Latyns-Amerika. Dit is 'n baie veilige kermis en het 'n eindelose lys aktiwiteite.

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REGIS PROGRAIS SCORES DOMINATING SECOND-ROUND KNOCKOUT OVER JULIUS INDONGO TO EARN INTERIM WBC SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE FRIDAY ON SHOWTIME®

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SHOWTIME Veteran Ivan Baranchyk Dominates Petr Petrov in IBF Junior Welterweight Eliminator

 

 

Heavyweight Prospect Junior Fa Remains Unbeaten with Majority Decision Victory

 

 

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DEADWOOD, S.D. (Maart 9, 2018) – Undefeated 140-pound contender Regis Prograis scored a sensational second-round knockout over former unified world champion Julius Indongo to capture the Interim WBC Super Lightweight title Vrydag night on SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION from Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, S.D.

 

 

 

 

Met die oorwinning, PROGRAMS (21-0, 18 Uitklophoue) will now likely face the winner of next week’s Amir Imam (ingedeel No. 1 WBC) and Jose Ramirez (ingedeel No. 3 WBC) matchup for the currently vacant WBC world title belt. PROGRAMS, van Houston deur middel van New Orleans, was dominant from the opening bell and has now scored knockouts in 14 van sy laaste 15 gevegte.

 

 

 

 

“I had to put on a show for SHOWTIME, for Deadwood, and for all my fans in Houston and New Orleans and just the whole division,"Sê Prograis. “I had to put on a show for everybody. I am now the man at 140.”

 

 

 

 

In the final seconds of the opening round, Prograis landed a fierce jab that knocked Indongo (22-2, 11 Uitklophoue) om die doek. In die tweede ronde, Prograis continued to attack the much taller Indongo, and floored him for the second time with a huge left hand. With a wobbly Indongo returning to his feet, Prograis continued the onslaught and immediately attacked his prone opponent and knocked him down for a third time in the fight. Referee Ian John-Lewis gave Indongo one more opportunity to remain in the fight, but Prograis ended it once and for all with a third knockdown in the round via a left hook and fourth in the fight at 2:54 of round number two.

 

 

 

 

Following the knockout, SHOWTIME analyst Steve Farhood spoke to the rising star in the wide-open and competitive 140-pound division. Farhood was especially impressed with Prograis, who was making his fifth SHOWTIME appearance.

 

 

 

 

“It was an awesome performance,” said the International Boxing Hall of Famer and noted boxing historian Farhood. “I was surprised he finished Indongo as quickly as he did and as emphatically as he did.

 

 

 

 

 

“I think now boxing fans know that this guy deserves to be rated among the top three or four in the 140-pound division. Because it was a such an emphatic win, all the other fights at 140, whether it’s môre se fight between Mikey Garcia and Lipinets, you got to feel like they have to answer to Regis. He deserves it.”

 

 

 

 

The WBC No. 2 ranked fighter at 140 pounds immediately turned his attention to a possible matchup with the winner of next week’s Imam-Ramirez matchup.

 

 

 

 

“I want the real title now, and I don’t think those two dudes will fight me after tonight,"Sê Prograis. “Indongo only had one loss to Terrence Crawford, the pound for pound best, and I stopped him a round before Crawford did. I don’t see anybody trying to fight me right now.”

 

 

 

 

 

In an IBF Junior Welterweight eliminator, Ivan Baranchyk (17-0, 11 Uitklophoue) thrilled fans at The Deadwood Mountain Grand with his all-action style, stop Petr Petrov (38-6-2, 18 Uitklophoue) by 1:12 of round number eight.

 

 

 

 

Baranchyk, making his sixth appearance on SHOWTIME, was the much stronger, more aggressive fighter than his game but ultimately overmatched opponent, who showed commendable toughness and resiliency to stay in the fight. Baranchyk knocked Petrov to the canvas with the very first punch of the fight, and scored a second knockdown in the second round with a barrage of powerful punches.

 

 

 

 

With a bruised and battered Petrov trapped against the ropes in the eighth round, referee Mark Nelson stopped the fight. Met die oorwinning, Baranchyk moves a step closer to becoming the mandatory challenger for the winner of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING main event on Saturday night between 140-pound IBF world titlist Sergey Lipinets and lightweight titleholder Mikey Garcia.

 

 

 

 

Baranchyk, who out-landed Petrov 159-118 in total punches and 94-76 in power punches, was pleased with the improvements he showcased tonight.

 

 

 

 

“I thought I fought a more controlled than in the past and something my new coach has been helping me with,sê Baranchyk, who is currently ranked No. 4 in the IBF 140-pound division. “I knew I had to keep punching to the body, punching to the body. And I did that well tonight.

 

 

 

 

“I was surprised they stopped the fight when they did. I felt like I won every round and controlled the fight. I knew I won the fight. It was a good fight for me.”

 

 

 

 

In die opening bout van die beeldsending, swaargewig vooruitsig Junior Fa (14-0, 8 Uitklophoue), van Auckland, Nieu-Seeland, kept his unbeaten record intact with a majority decision victory over Detroit’s Craig Lewis (14-2-1, 8 Uitklophoue). The judges scored the eight-round fight 76-76, 78-74, 79-73.

 

 

 

 

Fa, who twice beat fellow New Zealand native and current WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker in the amateurs, was the more active fighter against the 33-year-old former collegiate basketball player Lewis, who took the fight on just two weeks’ notice. Fa started the fight quickly, throwing a fight-high 53 punches in round one and a 24-13 lead in overall connects in the first two rounds. As the fight wore on, Fa’s pace slowed and Lewis was able to grow into the fight, out-landing Fa 50-45 in rounds five through eight, to close the overall gap to 82-81 in favor of Fa.

 

 

 

 

Fa, who made his SHOWTIME debut in November with a first-round knockout of Freddy Latham, was unhappy with his performance despite the win.

 

 

 

 

“I’m happy I was able to get the decision, but I wasn’t happy with my performance at all,” said Fa. “If I had to give myself a grade, it would be an F. I fought with too much emotion the first few rounds and that threw me off a little bit.

 

 

 

 

“I was pretty surprised with the one judge who saw it even. I saw him getting tired but I was just flat tonight. I can learn a lot from this fight and where I went wrong and what not to do in my next fight.”

 

 

 

 

Lewis felt that taking the fight on short notice played a role in the outcome.

 

 

 

 

“I needed a little more time to train as my conditioning fell off a bit towards the end,” said the former National Golden Gloves gold medalist Lewis. “But overall, I was happy with my performance, I thought it was probably a draw.”

 

 

 

 

In nie-televisie undercard aksie, undefeated heavyweight prospect Trey Lippe Morrison (14-0, 14 Uitklophoue), the son of former heavyweight world champion Tommy Morrison, gestop Oswaldo Ortega (3-8, 1 KO) with a third-round (1:18) technical knockout in his first fight in 15 maande since suffering a hand injury.

 

 

 

 

Onoorwonne 2016 United States Olympian Charles Conwell (7-0, 5 Uitklophoue) earned a unanimous decision victory over Mexico’s Juan Jesus Rivera (28-20, 18 Uitklophoue). The six-round junior middleweight bout was scored 60-53 on all three judges’ scorecards.

 

 

 

 

Vrydag se tripleheader will replay on Saturday, Maart 10, by 5:30 namiddag. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available on SHOWTIME on DEMAND® en Showtime enige tyd®.

 

 

 

 

Barry Tompkins called the action from ringside with Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. The executive producer was Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

 

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PETR PETROV READY FOR ELIMINATION BOUT WITH IVAN BARANCHYK FRIDAY NIGHT ON SHOWTIME®

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SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION Live At 10 namiddag. EN/PT From Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, South Dakota
NEW YORK (Maart 8, 2018) – Despite taking the bout on less than five days’ kennisgewing, two-time world title challenger Petr Petrov is ready for his showdown with junior welterweight Ivan Baranchyk, Vrydag night on a SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION live op Showtime(10 PM ET/PT)

Petrov, who has not fought in eleven months since dropping a decision to undefeated WBO Lightweight champion Terry Flanagan, was training for a return bout in his native Spain before getting the call last weekend after Anthony Yigit fell out of the fight with Baranchyk.
Petrov arrived at the Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, South Dakota, and he is confident going into this important fight.
“Ek voel goed. I am always training, and was getting ready for a fight in a couple months in my native Spain, so I don’t find this to be a big deal to accept this fight on short notice,” Said Petrov.
What made it easy for him to take the fight, was the opportunity to fight for the number-2 position in the IBF.
“My goal is to be a world champion, and this fight gets me close to that. I don’t know anything about Baranchyk, but I know he has never fought anyone with my experience, and combined with being on the stages where I have competed will prove to be the distance Vrydag nag.”
The Baranchyk (16-0, 10 Uitklophoue) vs. Petrov (38-5-2, 19 Uitklophoue) bout is promoted by DiBella Entertainment, in association with Fight Promotions Inc., Holden Produksies & Banner Promotions.
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IVAN BARANCHYK TO FACE PETR PETROV IN IBF JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT ELIMINATOR THIS FRIDAY, MAART 9 Woon op SHOWTIME®

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Petrov Replaces Anthony Yigit, Who Was Forced to Withdraw Due to Illness

Undefeated Heavyweight Junior Fa To Face Craig Lewis In Opening Bout Of SHOWTIME Tripleheader

SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION Live At 10 namiddag. EN/PT From Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, South Dakota

 

 

 

NEW YORK (Maart 6, 2018) – Undefeated 140-pound contender Ivan Baranchyk will now face former world title challenger Petr Petrov this Friday, Maart 9, in the co-featured bout on SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION live on SHOWTIME at 10 namiddag. EN/PT from Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, SD. The contest will be an eliminator for the No. 2 position in the IBF junior welterweight world rankings.

 

 

 

Petrov replaces Anthony Yigit, who has withdrawn due to illness.

 

 

 

 

Also added to the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader is a heavyweight matchup featuring undefeated prospect Junior Fa taking on once-beaten Craig Lewis in an eight-round bout to open up the telecast at 10 namiddag. EN/PT.

 

 

 

 

In the previously announced 12-round main event, undefeated 140-pound contender Regis Prograis will face former unified world champion Julius Indongo for the Interim WBC Super Lightweight World Championship.

 

 

 

 

“Baranchyk and Petrov are both known for their all-action styles and are never in a bad fight. It is a tremendous addition to this card and I’m thrilled we were able to put the bout together on short notice. The fact that Petr was training for another fight once again made it possible to create a superior fight under difficult circumstances,'Sê Lou Dibella, President van DiBella Vermaak. “New Zealand heavyweight prospect Junior Fa made a huge statement in his last appearance on SHOWTIME and he’ll look to keep that momentum going Vrydag at Deadwood Mountain Grand against the tough Craig Lewis. Boxing fans will remember Fa’s two amateur victories against Joseph Parker, who will attempt to unify heavyweight title belts against Anthony Joshua on SHOWTIME on Maart 31.”

 

 

 

Sporting a record of 38-5-2 met 19 Uitklophoue, the 34-year-old Petrov, of Ryazan, Rusland, and based in Madrid, Spanje, will look to bounce back into the win column following a hotly contested 12-round decision loss to WBO Lightweight World Champion Terry Flanagan on April 8, 2017, in Manchester, Engeland. Prior to the loss to Flanagan, Petrov was on a six-bout winning streak, including victories over Michael Perez, Marvin Quintero and Gamalial Diaz. Over the last 10 jaar, Petrov’s only other losses have come against world champions Marcos Maidana and Dejan Zlaticanin.

 

 

 

The Baranchyk (16-0, 10 Uitklophoue) vs. Petrov bout is promoted by DiBella Entertainment, in association with Fight Promotions Inc., Holden Produksies, Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing.

 

 

 

The 28-year-old Fa made an astounding statement in his U.S. network debut, stopping Fred Latham in the first round on November 10, 2017, in Cleveland on ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie. Prior to turning professional, the New Zealand native defeated current WBO Heavyweight World Champion Joseph Parker twice in the amateurs.

 

 

 

 

Veg uit Detroit, Mich., Lewis (14-1-1, 8 Uitklophoue) returns to battle following a second-round knockout of Galen Brown on August 12, 2017. He was undefeated through the first 15 fights of his professional career and was the 2014 National Golden Gloves Bronze Medalist at heavyweight.

 

 

 

 

The event is presented by DiBella Entertainment. Kaartjies, geprys teen $200, $80 en $60, is nou op die rakke, and can be purchased on Ticketmaster.com or by calling (877) 907-4726. The doors open and first bout begins at 5:30 namiddag. More information on the Deadwood Mountain Grand can be found on their website at www.DeadwoodMountainGrand.com.

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Stoppage Win Over Martinez Sets Khan on Course For Another Title Shot

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Verslag: Gianluca Di Caro – Photos courtesy of Joe Ibbotson.

 

It may have been the coldest weekend of the year in the UK so far, but the icy cold conditions Saterdag night didn’t prevent the fans turning out to support local hero Tasif Khan as he faced Mexican Champion and former WBC World Title Challenger Juan Lopez Martinez on the Bridie Murtagh (Saorise Promotions) promoted Dinner Event at the Royal Taj (formerly the Connaught Rooms) in Bradford.

 

The importance of the fight clearly wasn’t lost on any of Khan’s fans, their man may already have secured World Boxing Union (WBU), Global Boxing Union (GBU) and World Boxing Confederation (WBC) World Championships over the past couple of years, but a victory Saterdag would mean that Khan, who is already highly ranked by the International Boxing Federation (IBF) in their Intercontinental Ratings, would be eligible to mount a challenge for the prestigious IBF Intercontinental Championship in the Summer as the first step to mounting a potential future challenge for the coveted IBF World Crown.

 

Prior to the first fight of the night, Master of Ceremonies Sam Gorman gave a moving eulogy to British & Irish Boxing Authority (BIBA) Vise-president (Skotland) Kenny Barr, who tragically passed away in December at the age of just 34, which was followed by a standing Ten Bell tribute.

 

OK now let’s get onto the the main event, a ten round non-championship Super Flyweight contest between the aforementioned Tasif Khan and Juan Lopez Martinez.

 

The atmosphere was electric as the protagonists made their way to the ring with the entourages in support waving their respective countries flags and in Khan’s case also carrying his many Championship belts. After the pre-fight razzmatazz and introductions it was down to business for the young Gladiators.

 

Right from the opening bell both men began to cautiously vie for Centre-ring, Khan utilizing his superior reach to take effective control and force his more experienced opponent on to the back foot.

 

About the midway point of the round Khan began to step up the pace, landing some big shots to both body and head, each time Martinez stood his ground and countered with good effect.

 

In the second it was more or less the same, with Khan taking the initiative and actively attacking, whilst Martinez remained content to counter when the opportunity arose.

 

Round three see Khan step up the pace further, utilizing superior hand speed and slick movement to land a some sensational shots, the most notable was a huge right to the chin late on in the round. Martinez was clearly shaken, but still thinking clearly enough to change his tactics and tie the Bradford man up on the inside to prevent further big shots landing.

 

Initially Martinez took the fight to Khan in the fourth, in doing so landed a sensational hook to the head of Khan. However this tactic just played into Khan’s hands and the Bradford man came back with some sensational combinations each time the Mexican mounted an attack.

 

As the round progressed into the second minute, Khan caught Martinez with another big shot which sent the Mexican back towards the ropes, Khan stepped in and let rip with a double handed flurry culminating with a big left hook to the body, which sent Martinez to the canvas. Martinez made the count and made it to the end of the round by tying up Khan on the inside again.

 

Round five see Martinez utilizing the tying up Khan on the inside tactic more, and at times looked outclassed. Khan’s superior ring-craft really came into play as the round entered the final minute, the confident persona Martinez carried in the early rounds was now gone, Martinez was beginning to try and slow Khan’s scintillating pace down to a crawl, constantly grabbing hold each time Khan mounted an attack, before letting rip with uppercuts at every opportunity, much to the dismay of Khan’s corner, who were shouting at their man to work off his jab and keep him at a distance.

 

Round six see Khan confidently begin to wear Martinez down further with fast double handed flurries and powerful combinations to both body and head. At more or less the half way point of the round Khan broke loose from another attempted holding session from Martinez and fired a couple of stiff jabs, before stepping in with a huge hook to the body. Martinez immediately collapsed to the canvas and was clearly distraught, however the tough Mexican tried his hardest to make it to his feet before referee James Ancliff’s count reached its conclusion, albeit unsuccessful in doing so.

 

The official time for the stoppage 1 minute and 32 seconds of the sixth round.

 

Preceding the Khan-Martinez headline bout was a six round Super Middleweight contest between Bardley, Lincolnshire’s unbeaten Nathan Decastro and very late replacement Malcolm Richardson from Blackpool.

 

Originally IBF Ranked Decastro was due to compete against Ghanaian Philip Kotey, who had arrived in the UK but fell ill Vrydag nag. More disappointment for Decastro as a win over Kotey would have also positioned him for a potential shot at an IBF title later in the year.

 

Right from the off it was clear that Decastro was intent on making a statement, the Bardley man closing of the ring and letting rip with power punch after power punch. Richardson’s made of stern stuff and stood his ground and countered with good effect. However as the round progressed towards the second minute, Decastro switched to the body, landing a massive body shot that sent Richardson down.

 

Richardson made the count, in fact following the knockdown went on the front foot and landed a couple of good shots of his own, but Decastro’s relentless power shots got the better of the Blackpool man and with about 40 seconds of the round to go Decastro caught him with a huge body shot to send him to the canvas for the second time, this time though Richardson didn’t make it to his feet before referee James Ancliff’s count reached it’s conclusion.

 

Official time of the stoppage was 2 Minutes and 30 sekondes van die eerste ronde.

 

Prior to Decastro-Richardson it was time for a Heavyweight contest between Askam-in-Furness, Cumbria’s Lee Kellett and Belfast, Northern Ireland’s Ryan Kilpatrick.

 

What a cracking fight, both lads gave there all for the full four rounds, much to the appreciation of those in attendance.

 

After four highly entertaining all action rounds it was Lee Kellett that scoring referee James Ancliff decided was the victor by a 40-36 punte marge.

 

Next up was a four round Super Lightweight contest between Newcastle’s Jak Johnson and Liverpool’s Paul Peers.

 

Wat 'n stryd, it was a true Battle Royale, these two warriors gave no quarter, and it was a seriously top class battle. The first couple of rounds were exhausting to watch, pure toe-2-toe action from start to finish, so much so that this contest rightly earned the accolade of the Fight of the Night.

 

The third though see Peers in the ascendancy, the Liverpool man steeping up the pace as well as switching his focus to the body of the Geordie with great effect, so much so that around the midway point Peers sent Johnson to the canvas with a pin-point perfect shot to the lower rib.

 

Johnson made it to his feet but in the dying seconds of the round Peers found a way through Johnson’s excellent defence to land another shot to the lower rib to send Johnson down for a second time, this time Johnson couldn’t make it to his feet to beat referee James Ancliff’s count.

 

Official time of the stoppage was 2 minutes and 59 seconds of the third round.

 

The opening bout of the night sees Aberdeen’s Nathan Beattie in action against late replacement Belfast’s Marty Kayes.

 

Beattie-Kayes was a purist’s dream fight, it was one seriously closely fought and highly technical contest, which wouldn’t come as any surprise to those in the know, as these two had fought each other previously.

 

After four closely fought rounds scoring referee James Ancliff’s score card read 40-37 in favour of Nathan Beattie.

 

There were due to be two further contests on the card – Obadai Sai vs Isaac Quartey and Patrick Okine vs Saidi Mundi, however these contests failed to take place due to only Quartey and Okine receiving their visa in time to make the trip to the UK.