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FOCUSED REGIS PROGRAIS UNDAUNTED BY CHANGE IN OPPONENT TO JULIUS INDONGO FOR INTERIM WBC SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FRIDAY, BULAN MARET 9 HIDUP PADA SHOWTIME®

 

SHOWTIME BOXING: EDISI KHUSUS Ditayangkan Pada 10 p.m. DAN/PT Dari Deadwood Mountain Grand di Deadwood, South Dakota

 

 

 

 

HOUSTON (Februari. 15, 2018) – Undefeated 140-pound contender Regis “Rougarou” Prograis remains focused on the prize despite the recent change in opponent for his Bulan Maret 9 showdown for the Interim WBC Super Lightweight World Championship. Prograis will now face former unified world champion Julius Indongo in the 12-round main event of a SHOWTIME BOXING: EDISI KHUSUS tayang pada SHOWTIME pukul 10 p.m. DAN/PT dari Deadwood Mountain Grand di Deadwood, South Dakota.

 

 

 

 

The southpaw Indongo replaced Viktor Postol, who was forced to withdraw from the bout pada hari Senin with a hand injury.

 

 

 

 

“Lou called and told me about what happened to Viktor Postol and that Indongo could be the new opponent and I said yes immediately,"Kata Prograis. “I always want to fight the best and with Indongo being a former unified champion, he brings a great deal of credibility to the fight. Both of his titles were won on the road in Russia and Scotland, so I know how fearless and determined he will be.

 

 

“I had to switch up my training a little for sparring with Indongo being a lefty and a little taller, but I’m sparring with middleweights. I’ve heard how hard he hits and I want to be fully prepared. Maybe down the line Postol and I could still fight, but I’m only focused on Indongo now. This is my time and my year to shine. I’m ready to put on a spectacular performance on Bulan Maret 9."

 

 

 

 

“This fight came together in a matter of two phone calls – one to Prograis and one to Indongo – and that speaks volumes about the championship mentality of both fighters,Kata Lou DiBella, Presiden DiBella Hiburan. “Prograis wanted to fight the best fighter available, even if that fighter presented a different style and was recently a unified champion. Indongo immediately jumped at the opportunity to again be a champion. They are true professionals and their desire to fight will be evident in the ring.

 

 

 

Acara tersebut dibawakan oleh DiBella Entertainment, in association with Fight Promotions Inc., Promosi Holden Productions dan Sauerland. Tiket, harga $200, $80 dan $60, are on sale now and can be purchased on Ticketmaster.com or by calling (877) 907-4726. Pintu terbuka dan pertarungan pertama dimulai 5:30 p.m. More information on Deadwood Mountain Grand can be found on their website at www.DeadwoodMountainGrand.com.

 

 

 

 

Fighting out of Namibia and now training in Omaha, NE, Indongo (22-1, 11 Biaya) is a former unified champion who held the IBF and WBA 140-pound titles.

 

 

 

 

Di 2016, Indongo traveled to Moscow, Rusia, to dethrone IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Eduard Troyanovsky with a stunning first-round knockout. In his first defense, Indongo traveled to Glasgow, Skotlandia, for a unification bout with WBA Champion Ricky Burns. The 35-year-old won a 12-round unanimous decision to become unified champion.

 

 

 

 

In his first bout as a unified titleholder, Indongo made his U.S. debut against fellow undefeated and unified champion Terence Crawford in a showdown to determine the undisputed champion of the 140-pound division. It was the first championship bout with all four major world titles at stake since Jermain Taylor dethroned Bernard Hopkins in 2005. Indongo lost to Crawford to suffer the only defeat of his professional career.

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM (20-0, 17 Biaya), dari Houston dengan cara New Orleans, telah mencetak KO di 13 dari terakhirnya 14 berkelahi dan merupakan bintang yang sedang naik daun di divisi 140 pon terbuka lebar. Indongo represents the toughest challenge of his career.

 

 

 

 

Dalam 12 ronde co-fitur, pesaing berat 140 pound yang tak terkalahkan Ivan Baranchyk (17-0, 10 Biaya) dan Anthony Yigit (21-0-1, 7 Biaya) akan bertanding di Eliminator Gelar Juara Dunia Kelas Welter Junior untuk menjadi penantang wajib juara IBF Sergey Lipinets. Lipinets akan mempertahankan sabuknya pada hari berikutnya, Bulan Maret 10, di SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® melawan juara tiga divisi tak terkalahkan Mikey Garcia.

UNDEFEATED REGIS PROGRAIS TO FACE FORMER UNIFIED WORLD CHAMPION JULIUS INDONGO FOR INTERIM WBC SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FRIDAY, BULAN MARET 9 HIDUP PADA SHOWTIME®

Indongo Replaces Viktor Postol, Who Withdrew With A Hand Injury

 

SHOWTIME BOXING: EDISI KHUSUS Ditayangkan Pada 10 p.m. DAN/PT

From Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, South Dakota

 

 

 

NEW YORK (Februari. 12, 2018) – Undefeated 140-pound contender Regis Prograis will now face former unified world champion Julius Indongo for the vacant Interim WBC Super Lightweight World Championship on Hari Jumat, Bulan Maret 9, dalam acara utama 12 ronde SHOWTIME BOXING: EDISI KHUSUS tayang pada SHOWTIME pukul 10 p.m. DAN/PT dari Deadwood Mountain Grand di Deadwood, South Dakota.

Indongo replaces the previously announced Viktor Postol, who was forced to withdraw from the bout with a hand injury.

Born in Namibia and now fighting out of Omaha, NE, Indongo (22-1, 11 Biaya) is a former unified champion who held the IBF and WBA 140-pound titles.

Di 2016, Indongo traveled to Moscow, Rusia, to dethrone IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Eduard Troyanovsky with a stunning first-round knockout. In his first defense as champion, Indongo traveled to Glasgow, Skotlandia, for a unification bout with WBA Champion Ricky Burns. The 35-year-old won a 12-round unanimous decision to become unified champion.

In his first bout as a unified titleholder, Indongo made his U.S. debut against fellow undefeated and unified champion Terence Crawford in a showdown to determine the undisputed champion of the 140-pound division. It was the first championship bout with all four major world titles at stake since Jermain Taylor dethroned Bernard Hopkins in 2005. Indongo lost to Crawford, suffering the only defeat of his professional career.

“I’m very excited to fight Regis Prograis on Bulan Maret 9,” said Indongo. “This is a great opportunity for me toward becoming a world champion again. I know how good Prograis is, but come March 9, I’ll be victorious.”

“While it’s unfortunate that Viktor Postol suffered this training injury, we’re thrilled that Julius Indongo jumped right at the opportunity to face Regis Prograis for the interim WBC title,Kata Lou DiBella, Presiden DiBella Hiburan. “Regis wanted to prove himself against the best, and he will still be afforded that opportunity when he meets former champion Indongo in what promises to be a sensational clash of styles.”

PROGRAM (20-0, 17 Biaya), dari Houston dengan cara New Orleans, telah mencetak KO di 13 dari terakhirnya 14 berkelahi dan merupakan bintang yang sedang naik daun di divisi 140 pon terbuka lebar. Indongo represents the toughest challenge of his career with his lone loss to one of the top fighters in boxing, Terence Crawford.

Dalam 12 ronde co-fitur, pesaing berat 140 pound yang tak terkalahkan Ivan Baranchyk (17-0, 10 Biaya) dan Anthony Yigit (21-0-1, 7 Biaya) akan bertanding di Eliminator Gelar Juara Dunia Kelas Welter Junior untuk menjadi penantang wajib juara IBF Sergey Lipinets. Lipinets akan mempertahankan sabuknya pada hari berikutnya, Bulan Maret 10, di SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® melawan juara tiga divisi tak terkalahkan Mikey Garcia.

Acara tersebut dibawakan oleh DiBella Entertainment, dalam kaitannya dengan Elite Boxing, Fight Promotions Inc., Promosi Holden Productions dan Sauerland. Tiket, harga $200, $80 dan $60, are on sale now and can be purchased on Ticketmaster.com or by calling (877) 907-4726.

Pintu terbuka dan pertarungan pertama dimulai 5:30 p.m. More information on Deadwood Mountain Grand can be found on their website at www.DeadwoodMountainGrand.com.

Rising Star Elena Gradinar Hadapi Olivia Gerula untuk IBF Intercontinental Championship di Narva, Estonia, Maret 24

Rising star perempuan, Elena Gradinar dari Saint Petersburg, Rusia, akan bersaing untuk sabuk juara pertama dalam karir profesionalnya ketika ia mengambil mantan juara dunia Olivia “Predator” Gerula untuk IBF Intercontinental bulu Championship.
10-putaran Gradinar vs. Gerula pertempuran akan berlangsung pada Hari Sabtu, Bulan Maret 24, di Energia GOR di Narva, Estonia.
Tak terkalahkan Gradinar 27 tahun (8-0, 2 Biaya) pergi 73-8 sebagai seorang amatir, memenangkan berbagai turnamen amatir nasional dan internasional. Gradinar juga telah mencapai penunjukan Sport Master of Russia.
Sebuah dihormati dan dicapai profesional, Gerula, dari Winnipeg, Manitoba, Kanada, adalah mantan WBC Dunia Wanita super bulu Champion dan membuat dua pertahanan sukses. Dia juga memegang WIBA Kejuaraan Dunia yang dihormati.
“Saya sangat senang untuk memperjuangkan IBF Intercontinental sabuk terhadap mantan WBC Juara Dunia Olivia Gerula,” Kata Gradinar. “We will bring for boxing fans a dramatic and exiting clash between us. Saya sangat bangga bahwa saya akan mewakili negara saya Rusia dan saya berharap bahwa IBF Intercontinental sabuk akan menemukan tempat tinggal di kota Rusia mulia St. Petersburg!”
“Saya sangat bersemangat tentang apa yang akan datang. I look forward to visiting Estonia and soaking up some of its culture while proudly representing Canada,” kata Olivia Gerula. “Saya tahu Elena memiliki catatan amatir mengesankan dan catatan profesional terkalahkan, tapi saya tidak percaya dia telah pernah di ring dengan seorang pejuang kualitas dan pengalaman saya, jadi saya berharap untuk menggoyang.”
Gerula co-promotor Dmitriy Salita, bersama dengan berbasis Rusia Alexander Nevskiy Promosi Grup, mengatakan pertarungan Gerula akan membuktikan banyak tentang transisi Gradinar untuk jajaran profesional.
“Ini akan menjadi ujian terberat dalam karir muda Elena,” Kata Kata. “Olivia Gerula telah berjuang dan dipukuli banyak pejuang perempuan tingkat atas di divisi. Saya melihat ke depan untuk pertarungan besar dan, dengan kemenangan, pengembangan lebih lanjut dari juara dunia masa depan kita.”

Salita Promosi mengucapkan selamat Shields Pada 2017 Choice Akhir Tahun

Promotor Dmitriy Salita dari Salita Promosi ingin mengucapkan selamat kepada petinjunya, superstar perempuan, dua kali peraih medali emas Olimpiade dan WBC dan IBF super kelas menengah Juara Dunia, Claressa “T Rex” Shields, untuk daftar mengesankan nya kemenangan di 2017 penghargaan akhir tahun.
Hanya dalam setahun penuh pertamanya sebagai seorang profesional, Batu api, Michigan Shields bernama USA Today: Fighter perempuan of the Year, Yahoo Sports: Fighter perempuan of the Year, WBA: Hottest Rising Star dan WBAN: kebanyakan Inspirational, serta The Sweet Science Prospek Tahun.
Shields juga dinominasikan untuk BWAA ini Christy Martin Perempuan Fighter Of The Year dan Bill Crawford Award untuk Keberanian di Mengatasi Choice Kesulitan, yang akan disajikan pada bulan Februari.
Setelah beralih profesional pada November 2016, Shields muncul tiga kali dalam 2017, membuat sejarah tinju pada SHOWTIME dengan menjadi perempuan pertama yang judul acara tinju di televisi premium. Pada bulan Agustus, Shields memenangkan WBC dan IBF yang lowong super kelas menengah Kejuaraan dari sebelumnya tak terkalahkan dan juara dianggap sangat Nikki Adler dalam mode dominan. Dan pada bulan Maret, juga pada SHOWTIME, ia berhenti Hungaria Szilvia Szabados di empat putaran.
Shields juga memenangkan Judul WBC Perak super kelas menengah hanya pertarungan profesional ketiga dengan mencetak keputusan shutout bulat lebih Louisiana kasar Sydney LeBlanc di depan fans nya memuja di Michigan pada bulan Juni.
“2017 adalah tahun yang sangat memuaskan bagi saya,” kata Shields. “Balik pro dan unggul lebih dulu dua gelar dunia saya yang thrills besar. Tapi aku paling senang tentang menjadi wanita pertama yang judul acara utama di televisi dan memiliki dua perkelahian saya tinggal di SHOWTIME, karena tujuan saya untuk memimpin tinju wanita ke ketinggian baru.”
Promotor Salita mengatakan langit adalah batas untuk Shields 22 tahun, sebagai ketenarannya terus mengambil momentum dengan setiap laga lewat.
“Claressa adalah fenomena di tinju; seorang pejuang superstar membangkitkan seluruh olahraga tinju wanita dengan bakat luar biasa nya,” Kata Kata. “Penghargaan ini memang layak dan hanya yang pertama dari banyak, saat ia membuat sejarah di seluruh apa yang akan menjadi karir legendaris nya. Saya bangga bisa bekerja sama dengan wanita muda yang luar biasa ini dan memberinya ucapan selamat yang tulus saya.”
Shields akan berikutnya terlihat Hari Jumat, Bulan Januari 12, saat ia membela dirinya judul 168-pon di ShoBox: Generasi Baru terhadap terkalahkan IBF wajib penantang Tori Nelson hidup di SHOWTIME (10 p.m. DAN/PT) dari Turning Stone Resort Casino di Verona yang, New York.
“Saya tidak sabar untuk melanjutkan perjalanan di 2018, beginning with my Bulan Januari 12 melawan Tori Nelson pada SHOWTIME,” terus Shields. “Saya berharap untuk pertarungan unifikasi dengan Christina Hammer di musim panas. saya berterimakasih pada Tuhan, fansku, media, Salita Promosi, dan tim saya untuk semua dukungan.”
Juga fitur pada Bulan Januari 12 siaran televisi, Uzbekistan power-meninju Shakh Ergashev (11-0, 11 Biaya) akan menghadapi sesama terkalahkan dan top-10 peringkat Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 Biaya) Toledo, Ohio. Dalam co-fitur, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 Biaya) akan mengambil Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 Biaya; 1-3 WSB) dalam 10 putaran yang super bantam pertarungan.
Highlights dari Amerika Serikat memerangi debut WBC saat ini dan juara WBO kelas menengah Perempuan, dan lawan Shields masa depan, Christina “Lady Hammer” Palu (22-0, 10 Biaya) juga akan ditampilkan.
Tiket untuk acara, yang dipromosikan oleh Salita Promosi, Saat dijual untuk $75 untuk dua baris pertama dari ringside, $65 untuk sisa kursi ringside dan semua orang lain harga $49 dan $37, ditambah biaya yang berlaku. Tiket dapat dibeli secara langsung atau dengan menghubungi Turning Stone Box Office di800.771.7711 atau online di Ticketmaster.

Salita Promotions Signs Women’s Superstar Christina Hammer to Multi-Fight Promotional Contract

Promoter Dmitriy Salita proudly announces the signing of undefeated women’s unified world middleweight champion Christina Hammer to a multi-fight promotional contract.
Already a superstar in Europe, “Lady Hammer” (22-0, 10 Biaya), from Dortmund, Jerman, (via Novodolinka, Kazakhstan) is the current WBC and WBO Middleweight Champion. She has also previously held the WBF Middleweight, as well as WBO and WBF Super Middleweight Championships.
Under Salita’s promotional direction, Hammer will make her United States boxing debut on Hari Jumat, Bulan Januari 12, di Turning Stone Resort Casino di Verona, New York, on the non-televised undercard of a ShoBox: Generasi Baru siaran televisi (10 p.m. DAN/PT), featuring unified Women’s Super Middleweight World Champion Claressa ShieldsWBC and IBF title defense against mandatory challenger Tori Nelson. Hammer is scheduled for a 10-round fight, highlights of which will be shown on SHOWTIME.
I never had any doubt that my manager Harald Pia and I would reach an agreement,” said a happy Hammer of the signing. “I love the U.S.,” dia terus. “If you are successful here, you will be successful everywhere. Since the beginning of my boxing career it has been a dream of mine to fight in the U.S.. Saya tidak sabar untuk Bulan Januari 12.”
Hammer joins the Salita Promotions roster that also includes women’s superstar, unified super middleweight champion and two-time gold medalist Claressa Shields, as well as world, Eropa (2X) dan Rusia (6X) amateur champion and 2012 Olimpiade, Elena Savelyeva.
Christina has all the tools to become a star in the U.S.,said Dmitriy Salita. “Her skills, personality and appeal outside the ring make Christina a unique and special fighter in the talent-filled middleweight division. Aku percaya 2018 is going to be a historic year for women’s boxing all over the world.
Hammer is a technically outstanding boxer, but her outstanding physical strength is what separates her from the rest of the world’s 160-pound fighters. She was voted WBF Female Fighter of the Year in 2011 dan 2013; the WBO Female Fighter of the Year in 2013; the BDB Female Boxer of the Year in 2016; the HERQUL Female Boxer of the Year in 2017 and is the only woman in Europe to earn the Diamond Ring of the WBO.
It is always a pleasure to work with highly professional partners,” said manager Pia of the deal. “I’m confident we have a contract that is good for all parties. Christina is very happy to be fighting in the U.S. It is a dream of hers to be successful over here and she can’t wait to show the U.S. public who Christina Hammer is!”
Tiket untuk acara, yang dipromosikan oleh Salita Promosi, Saat dijual untuk $75 untuk dua baris pertama dari ringside, $65 untuk sisa kursi ringside dan semua orang lain harga $49 dan $37, ditambah biaya yang berlaku. Tiket dapat dibeli secara langsung atau dengan menghubungi Turning Stone Box Office di 800.771.7711 atau online di Ticketmaster.
In the telecast opener Uzbekistan power-puncher Shohjahon Ergashev (11-0, 11 Biaya) akan menghadapi sesama terkalahkan dan top-10 peringkat Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 Biaya) Toledo, Ohio. Dalam co-fitur, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 Biaya) akan mengambil Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 Biaya; 1-3 WSB) dalam 10 putaran yang super bantam pertarungan.

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION DAVID BENAVIDEZ RENEWS PROMOTIONAL CONTRACT WITH SAMPSON BOXING

Sampson Lewkowicz proudly announces that budding superstar, and WBC World Super Middleweight Champion, David “Bendera Merah / Red FlagBenavidez has renewed his exclusive Sampson Boxing promotional agreement.
20-year-old Benavidez (19-0, 17 Biaya), became the youngest super middleweight world champion in boxing history by winning a split decision over Romania’s Ronald Gavril last September. The Phoenix-based slugger says he’s happy to continue his promotional relationship with Lewkowicz.
Sampson is a great promoter and he’s done a lot for me,” Kata Benavidez. “He’s always treated me and my team with respect and I was eager to re-sign with him. I can’t wait to defend my title against the best and become the great fighter I am with Sampson on my team.
Father, co-manager and trainer Jose Benavidez says signing with Sampson was an easy decision for Team Benavidez.
We are all really happy and excited,” dia mengatakan. “We started with Sampson and he’s done a tremendous job. We are super satisfied with what he’s done and where we are at. We didn’t even think twice about it. I think when this contract ends, we’ll sign another one with him.
Co-manager David Garcia says continuing with Sampson Boxing means more big fights are on the horizon for the young champion.
Sampson has been good to work with and David became a world championwithin two years of signing with him, so we’re very excited to be able to continue that. Davis is a phenomenal talent. He is eager to take on the best in the division and then move up or down in weight and continue to dominate other champions.

I’m very proud to continue working with this wonderful team,” kata Sampson Lewkowicz. “David, Jose Sr. and David Garcia are always gentlemen and very easy to work with. David has a long, distinguished career ahead of him and it’s an honor to be a part of his rise to the top of boxing.

CLARESSA SHIELDS TO DEFEND WOMEN’S SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLES AGAINST UNDEFEATED MANDATORY CHALLENGER TORI NELSON FRIDAY, BULAN JANUARI 12 HIDUP PADA SHOWTIME®

 

 

Terpadu Champion & Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Headlines ShoBox: The New Generation From Turning Stone Resort Casino In Verona, N.Y..

 

NEW YORK (November. 8, 2017) – Unified Women’s Super Middleweight World Champion Claressa Shields will defend her 168-pound titles against undefeated IBF mandatory challenger Tori Nelson on Friday, Jan. 12 hidup di SHOWTIME.

 

A two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Shields (4-0, 2 Biaya) will face her second consecutive undefeated opponent in the main event of ShoBox: Generasi Baru tinggal di 10 p.m. DAN/PT from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y..

 

Shields dethroned previously unbeaten Nikki Adler Agustus. 4 on SHOWTIME to pick up the WBC and vacant IBF titles less than one year after she became the first American boxer to capture back-to-back Olympic gold medals. The 22-year-old native of Flint, Mich., returns to face Nelson, a seven-year veteran with seven times the professional ring experience.

 

I’m truly excited to have the chance to demonstrate my skills against an opponent the caliber of Tori Nelson,” kata Perisai. “I’m honored to be headlining the firstShoBox dari 2018, and I know Bulan Januari 12 will be a great night for the fans. This will be the beginning of a historic year for me and for women’s boxing.

 

Nelson (17-0-3, 2 Biaya) won a middleweight world championship in 2011 and owns wins over previously unbeaten Alicia Napoleon and Mia St. John. The 41-year-old Ashburn, Va., native looks to capture her second world title in a showdown with the fastest rising star in women’s boxing.

 

Ever since Claressa turned pro, I have wanted this fight,” Nelson said. “She’s young and talented, but my experience will make the difference. Since I became a boxer, I have dreamed of being in big fights on television. I am confident that I will win this fight and remain undefeated. And I plan to retire as an undefeated world champion.”

 

Tiket untuk acara, yang dipromosikan oleh Salita Promosi, mulai dijual Hari Senin, November. 13 untuk $75 untuk dua baris pertama dari ringside, $65 untuk sisa kursi ringside dan semua orang lain harga $49 dan $37, ditambah biaya yang berlaku. Tiket dapat dibeli secara langsung atau dengan menghubungi Turning Stone Box Office di 800.771.7711atau online di Ticketmaster.

 

“Claressa’s determination to challenge the best available contenders shows why she is one of the most accomplished fighters in the sport today,” promoter Dmitriy Salita said. “This is a great matchup and I am confident that we will witness another memorable performance.”

 

Said Gordon Hall, Produser Eksekutif ShoBox: Generasi Baru: “Claressa is a star both in and out of the ring who possesses all the intangibles to become the face of women’s boxing. In just four professional fights, two as headliners on ShoBox, she is already unified champion at 168 with plans to conquer the 160 and 154-pound divisions. Tori Nelson is undefeated, mantan juara, and represents what should be the toughest test of Claressa’s young career. Only time will tell, but I don’t know if there is any fighter in the world who can stop Claressa Shields.”

 

Shields compiled an amateur record of 77-1 and won her first Olympic Gold when she was only 17 years old in the inaugural women’s boxing competition at the 2012 London Games. She won a second gold medal at the 2016 Olympics in Rio and turned professional tiga bulan kemudian.

 

Pada bulan Maret 2017 di Detroit, Shields stopped Hungary’s Szilvia Szabados in four rounds in the first women’s main event in premium television history. Shields returned to headline her second ShoBox telecast in August, knocking out Adler in the fifth round to become unified champion in just her fourth professional fight. Dengan kemenangan tersebut, Shields became the 70th juara dunia dalam sejarah seri pengembangan prospek.

 

Active in her community, Shields advocates for several social issues and serves as an inspirational figure in her hometown of Flint, a city beset by problems.

 

Nelson turned professional at the age of 29 and won the WBC 160-pound title in just her fifth professional fight. She twice fought to a draw in middleweight world title bouts with Teresa Perozzi.

 

The high-pressure Nelson is one fight removed from a unanimous decision over the previously unbeaten Napoleon, and is fresh off a second round knockout of Latashia Burton in her first hometown fight in Ashburn, Akan.

 

Undercard bouts for the ShoBox telecast will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

Unbeaten Super-Lightweight Phenom DEVINTHE DREAMHANEY Training Camp Quotes and Photos

Photos by Mario Serrano Team Haney
LAS VEGAS, NV (Bulan Oktober 30, 2017)As his November 4th date approaches, unbeaten super-lightweight prospect, 18-year old phenom, DevinThe Dream” Haney (17-0, 11 Biaya), shares his thoughts on training camp and more, as he prepares for his fight withHamza Sempewo (14-8, 7 Biaya) of Kampala, Uganda.
Haney vs. Sempewo, 8 putaran pertarungan, will take place at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel in Atlanta, GA, and serve as the co-main event to heavyweight’s, DevinThe General” Vargas (19-4, 7 Biaya) Toledo, Ohio, vs. Galen “Anak nakal” Warna Coklat (44-38-1, 25 Biaya) St. Joseph’s, Missouri.
Here is what Devin Haney, itu WBC Youth World Lightweight title holder, had to say ahead of his November 4th pertikaian:
On his recent training camp in Las Vegas
I’m constantly grinding in the gym, trying to get better. No one is working harder than me. I’ve been working closely with The Body Snatcher” Mike McCallum, and he’s showing me some old veteran tricks. I’ve been sparring with all the top fighters in Las Vegas, getting that good work. Aku merasa kuat akan menjadi pertarungan ini. I’m in great shape.
On having his father William Haney guiding his career
My dad is great and he’s always by my side every step of the way. He comes from the music industry, where he was very successful, so he knows how to build a star. I’m very grateful to have him in my corner. Together we are a force in the boxing world, and I know with hard work, I’ll be the next super-star in boxing.
On the importance of staying active
It’s very important to stay active in boxing, because in this sport, its all about that live action. Fighting with no headgear and smaller gloves is a big difference as opposed to sparring. The more fights I can get under my belt, the better I’ll be when I hit the big stage.
On fighting in Atlanta, Georgia for the first time
Atlanta is a major city and I’m going to give the fans in attendance a fight they’ll remember for years to come. Fighting in the South is a great opportunity to expand the Devin Haney Promotions brand. I want to fight in as many big cities as possible.
On the state of the super-lightweight division
The super-lightweight division is stacked with a lot of great fighters. Terrance Crawfordsits atop the division, dan saya, he’s one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. I’m on my way up and I’m confident in my ability to become a world champion. I’ve been in the ring with Floyd Mayweather, Shawn Porter and a lot of other great fighters, so my confidence is extremely high. I’m gunning for everyone in the division. I know I can get down with the best of them.
The card titled, Remembering Our Fallen Officers Charity Boxing Galais being promoted by Fight Tyme Promotions, itu Atlanta Boxing Association, in conjunction with Devin Haney Promotions. A live Pay-Per-Stream broadcast will be available exclusively on Fight Tyme Live untuk $5.99.
Tiket untuk “Remembering Our Fallen Officers Charity Boxing Galaare priced at GENERAL ADMISSION $50.00 (Section D), $100 (Section C), $200 (Section B), $500 (Section A / V.I.P) CORPORATE & V.I.P. TABLES of 10 Seats including Dinner $5,000.00, dan tersedia di www.FightTyme.com/Atlanta.
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VICTOR CONTE REVEALS TRUTH ON LUIS ORTIZ POSITIVE TEST

***BREAKING NEWS***
SAINT CHARLES, SEPERTI (Bulan Oktober 2, 2017)Sports scientist, Victor Conte, reveals in detail, why he believes undefeated heavyweight contender, Luis Ortiz (27-0, 23 Biaya), is innocent in regards to his recent positive drug test. An expert in the field of scientific nutrition, Conte feels, Ortiz was negligent in declaring his blood pressure medicine, but also believes there is no evidence of intent to cheat. Conte’s position is that the WBC heavyweight championship fight between, Deontay Wilder (38-0, 37 Biaya) and Luis Ortiz, scheduled for November 4th pada Showtime, should move forward without delay.
Unless you have strong evidence of intent to cheat, then you don’t have a case,” said a stern Victor Conte. “Let the fight go on. Don’t deprive the fansand the WBC, I hope your listening.

GH3 Promotions News and Notes

Nutley, NJ (Bulan September 21, 2017)–Vito Mielnicki’s GH3 Promotions is gearing up for a busy fall schedule.
Middleweight Antoine Douglas (22-1-1, 16 KO) has won three in a row since his lone defeat, and that has catapulted him to world rankings of number-8 by the WBC, Number-9 by the WBA and Number-8 by the WBO. Douglas will be back in action onNovember 11th in Atlanta.
Undefeated Super Middleweight Ronald Ellis (14-0-1, 10 Biaya) will meet Taneal Goyco on November 4th di Springfield, Virginia.
Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez (16-1-2, 8 Biaya) akan berlangsung pada November 18th, and will be announced in the next week.
Newly signed lightweight Thomas Mattice (9-0, 7 KO) will make his GH3 Promotions debut on November 11th in Atlanta on the same card as Douglas.