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Silva-Forero tops “Night of Champions” October 6 στο St. Πετρούπολη, FL

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Τάμπα, FL (Αύγουστος 28, 2018) – Lightweight William “Babyface” Silva returns to the ring Saturday, Οκτώβριος 6 when he meets hard-hitting Jose Forero in a ten round contest headlining Fire Fist Boxing Promotions’ “Νύχτα των Πρωταθλητών” at the St. Petersburg Coliseum in St. Πετρούπολη, FL.

 

 

 

Tickets are on sale by going to http://www1.ticketmaster.com/fire-fist-boxing-presents-abf-triple-st-petersburg-florida-10-06-2018/event/0d00551696349f20. VIP tickets can be purchased by calling 813-734-2461.

 

 

 

Γεννήθηκε και μεγάλωσε στο Σάο Πάολο, Brazil but now fighting out of Plant City, FL, Silva has an outstanding 25-2 professional record with 14 knockouts. Τον Ιουλιο 14, Silva showed incredible heart and determination but lost via sixth round stoppage against elite rising star Teofimo Lopez. Prior to his gutsy effort vs Lopez, Silva shutout veteran Rogelio Casarez over ten rounds to capture the IBO Continental 135 pound championship.

 

 

 

Living and fighting out of Panama, Forero is a former WBC Latino and Global Boxing Council champion, capturing both belts by stoppage. Forero, 13-7-1 (11 KO’S), is confident Silva will be his next victim and doesn’t plan on leaving it up to the judges.

 

 

 

Silva-Forero is for the vacant ABF Continental Americas lightweight title.

 

 

 

Popular welterweight up and comer Mark Reyes Jr. of Tampa challenges experienced Panamanian Edwin Gamboa in an eight rounder for the ABF Continental Americas welterweight title.

 

 

 

A multi-time champion as an amateur, Reyes has shined thus far in the pros, compiling a perfect 7-0 ρεκόρ με 5 κερδίζει με νοκ-άουτ. Reyes appears to be a star in the making however he’ll be facing his toughest foe to date.

 

 

 

Ένας 20 αγώνα παλαιμάχων, Gamboa’s 11-9 με 6 wins by KO. The 33-year-old Panama City native’s faced five unbeaten opponents and handed two their first defeat.

 

 

 

Former world champion and St. Petersburg native Noemi “La Rebelde” Bosques returns to her hometown for the first time in more than two years to face ultra-tough Crystal Hoy in a six round super flyweight contest for the ABF Continental Americas title.

 

 

 

Δεδομένου ότι η στροφή υπέρ το 2012, Bosques traveled the world to face many of the sport’s top fighters. She’s shared the squared circle with Kenia Enriquez, Heather Hardy (δυο φορές), Mariana Juarez, Lourdes Juarez, Alesia Graf and Rosalinda Rodriguez. The well-traveled Bosques fought all across the world including bouts in Mexico, Νέα Ζηλανδία, Κίνα, India and various US cities.

 

 

 

The Las Vegas-based Hoy turned pro in 2002 and battled legendary Alicia Ashley, Monica Lovato, Yazmin Rivas, Katy Castillo, Heather Hardy and Tyrieshia Douglas.

 

 

 

Fire Fist Boxing’s card also features five all-Florida match-ups.

 

 

 

Arcadia’s Joseph Fernandez, 7-3-3 (1 KO), will swap punches with Tobias “Da Truth” Green, 7-2 (2 KO του), of West Palm Beach in a junior welterweight matchup while 5-0 welterweight prospect Ramon De La Paz of Wesley Chapel battles Orlando’s Javier Garcia.

 

 

 

Junior middleweight knockout artist Ozodbek “Bomber” Aripov of Fort Myers puts his 3-0 record on the line against Miami’s Clifford Gray Jr., heavyweight Jose “The Dream” Medina of Tampa faces Miami native Hector Hodge and Tampa junior lightweight Armando Moran squares off with Miami’s Benny Rodriguez Jr.

 

 

 

All bouts are scheduled for six rounds except Moran-Rodriguez, which is a four round contest.

 

 

 

Argentinian imports Marcos Escudero, 4-0 (3 KO του) and Alberto Palmetta, 8-1 (4 KO του), will also appear against opponents to be named.

 

 

 

“We’re pleased to bring Silva back following his heroic effort against Lopez,” said Jody Caliguire of Fire Fist Boxing Promotions. “He deserves the opportunity to fight in his adopted home state of Florida and the fans enjoyed his fight in March. We’re also excited to present Mark Reyes Jr’s first title and promotional debut for us plus the return of hometown hero Noemi Bosques. From top to bottom, we’ve got exciting fights and fighters from all over Florida so make sure to come out and support what will be an excellent night of boxing.”

 

 

 

All fights and fighters are sanctioned by the Florida State Athletic Commission and subject to change.

 

 

 

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Middleweight Connor Coyle has voluntarily relinquished his NBA Intercontinental Middleweight Title & William Silva has voluntarily relinquished his NBA Lightweight World Title

Τάμπα, Φλόριντα – (Αύγουστος 20, 2018) –In a surprising about-face, Middleweight Connor Coyle has voluntarily relinquished his NBA Intercontinental Middleweight Title and William Silva has voluntarily relinquished his NBA Lightweight World Title.

 

 

 

We were notified by Coyle’s and Silva’s promoter Fire Fist Boxing Promotions that they have chosen to go a different direction. The Promoter notified the NBA via email in early July. Fire Fist was made aware of champion obligations regarding defense of the belt, resulting in Fire Fist Promotions deciding to voluntarily vacate the titles,” said Damon Gonzales, President of the NBA.

 

 

 

Connor Coyle (8-0, 3 KO του) from Derry, Ireland won the NBA Intercontinental Middleweight Title against Danny Pastrana on June 16, 2018.

 

 

 

Γουίλιαμ Σίλβα (25-2, 15 KO του) from Plant City, Florida won the NBA Lightweight World Title on March 3, 2018 against Rogelio Casarez.

 

 

 

We wish both of the fighters the best as they continue their pugilistic career.

Split-T Management goes 6 για 6 this past weekend

Teofimo Lopez scores sensational knockout over William Silva on ESPN
Τσαρλς Κόνουελ & Erick De Leon shine on ESPN+
Tyler Howard gets stoppage victory in New Orleans
Raquel Miller remains perfect with hometown win
Anthony Barnes remains undefeated with victory in hometown
New York, Νέα Υόρκη (Ιούλιος 18, 2018)–It was a perfect weekend for Split-T Management, as six members of Boxing’s deepest management stable remained undefeated with impressive victories.
Teofimo Lopez announced himself to the lightweight division with an impressive 6th round stoppage over William Silva.
Ο αγώνας, which was the co-feature bout on ESPN, took place Σάββατο night at The Lakefront Arena in New Orleans.
Despite breaking his hand, Lopez was dominating in taking out Silva, who came into the fight with a 25-1 ρεκόρ. Δάση, who had never been knocked down in his career, hit the canvas three times, including the end which came 15 seconds into the 6th frame.
Lopez is now 10-0 με οκτώ knockouts
2016 Η.Π.Α.. Ολυμπίου Τσαρλς Κόνουελ (8-0, 6 KOs) was equally as impressive by stopping Travis Scott in the 2nd round of their junior middleweight bout.
In a bout which was supposed to be a step-up contest for Conwell, saw the undefeated Cleveland native land a perfect left hook to the body that sent Scott down for the ten-count in the 2nd stanza.
Undefeated and world ranked Έρικ ντε Λεόν showed guts and heart to win a 10-round unanimous decision over Adrian Young in a super featherweight bout.
DeLeon dislocated his shoulder when he fell in the 1st round, and then came back to dominate and win the remaining nine rounds, with final scores of 98-91 και 97-92 δυο φορές.
De Leon was able to fight on despite the severity of the shoulder injury which required hospitalization following the fight.

De Leon of Detroit remains undefeated at 18-0-1. Young Los Mochis, MEX falls to 25-5-2.

Also in New Orleans,super middleweight Tyler Howard of Crossville,Tennessee made it 15-0 με 10 knockouts by registering a 2nd round stoppage over Javier Frazier.
Raquel Miller remained undefeated by winning a six-round unanimous decision over Tifffany Woodard in a middleweight bout. The fight took place at the Fairmont Hotel in Miller’s hometown of San Francisco.
Miller won by shutout scores of 60-54 on all cards to raise her unblemished mark of to 7-0.
Άντονι Μπάρνες won a six-round majority decision over Dwayne Williams at The Motor City Casino in Barneshometown of Detroit.
Barnes is now 11-0.
It was a great weekend for Split-T Management. I am proud of these six fighters. They all rose to the occasion, and stayed undefeated. It shows the type athletes that we manage, and we look forward to many more weekends like this and continued success for the future,” said David McWater, CEO of Split-T Manager.

Teofimo Lopez shines with 6th round stoppage over William Silva in ESPN co-feature

ΝΕΑ ΥΟΡΚΗ (Ιούλιος 16, 2018)–Teofimo Lopez shined in a major step up bout as he dominated William Silva by scoring a 6th round stoppage in their lightweight bout that was the co-feature on ESPN.

The bout took place on Saturday night at the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans.

In round one, Lopez dumped Silva with a left hook. Silva was bleeding from the nose, Στο δεύτερο γύρο πέντε, Lopez landed several hard hooks to the bloodied Silva, and then dumped Silva to the canvas in the corner.

Lopez came out in round six by landing three left hooks and a right that dropped Silva and the bout was called at 15 δευτερόλεπτα.

Silva who came in with a record of 25-1, and is only loss was to Felix Verdejo on HBO, had never been knocked down before the fighter known as “Γκόρντο” dropped him three times.

Lopez is now 10-0 με 8 knockouts. Silva is 25-2.

I know everything is set up by the jab,” είπε ο Λόπεζ. “The jab is the most important punch. I was playing with his mind. I was setting him up by letting him get comfortable and then to land the big shot. I hurt my hands, early in the fight but you prepare yourself for the worst possible. I just put everyone on notice that I’m coming for those world title at 135lbs!”

I can’t remember ever seeing such a dynamic young performer as Teofimo Lopez. He’s going to be the best in the world,” said Split-T Management CEO David McWater.

Lopez is promoted by Top Rank

Φωτο: Mikey Williams / Top Κατάταξη

Σίλβα σίγουρη μπροστά από το Σάββατο αγώνα με Lopez

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Νέα Ορλεάνη, LA (Ιούλιος 12, 2018) - Όταν το ελαφρύ William "Baby Face" Silva έφτασε στη Νέα Ορλεάνη χθες το απόγευμα, βγήκε από το αεροπλάνο και σήκωσε και τα δύο χέρια στον αέρα.

 

 

 

Κάθε φορά που ένα αεροπλάνο προσγειώνεται στη Νέα Ορλεάνη, χαρούμενοι ταξιδιώτες ρίχνουν τα χέρια τους με έναν προ-εορταστικό τρόπο για το τι θα έρθει κατά τη διάρκεια του χρόνου τους στο Big Easy. Ωστόσο, η στάση του Silva είναι εκείνη που αναμένει να επαναλάβει το Σάββατο το απόγευμα, αφού νίκησε την καυτή προοπτική Teofimo Lopez όταν οι δυο τους αντιμετωπίζουν στο Lakefront Arena της Νέας Ορλεάνης.

 

 

 

Δάση, 25-1 (14 KO του), ολοκλήρωσε ένα έντονο εκπαιδευτικό στρατόπεδο υπό τον προπονητή Jose Rodriguez στο Plant City, FL. Αρχικά από τη Βραζιλία και τώρα πολεμούν από τη Φλόριντα, Η Silva είναι δροσερή, ηρεμία και αυτοπεποίθηση κατευθυνόμενος στον αγώνα του με τους πολύ ψηλούς 9-0 Lopez, που πολλοί θεωρούν ένα από τα μελλοντικά αστέρια του μποξ.

 

 

 

«Όλα ήταν τέλεια στο στρατόπεδο και αυτό είναι το είδος της ευκαιρίας που χρειάζομαι για να δείξω σε όλους τον μαχητή που πραγματικά είμαι. Ο Lopez είναι ένας ταλαντούχος μπόξερ, αλλά έχω μια μεγάλη πείρα στην εμπειρία και ξέρω πώς είναι να είσαι σε έναν μεγάλο αγώνα. Είμαι έτοιμος ή το Σάββατο το βράδυ και θα κάνω ό, τι είναι απαραίτητο για να σηκωθώ το χέρι μου στο τέλος του αγώνα. "

 

 

 

Ο υποστηρικτής της Silva, Jody Caliguire of Fire Fist Boxing Promotions, αμέσως πήδηξε στην ευκαιρία για τον μαχητή του να προκαλέσει τον Λόπεζ και περιμένει με αγωνία το Σάββατο το βράδυ.

 

 

 

«Ο Γουίλιαμ χρειαζόταν έναν τέτοιο αγώνα για να τον φτάσει στο επίπεδο που ξέρουμε ότι είναι ικανός. Η ομάδα Silva σέβεται τον Teofimo Lopez και ξέρει ότι έχει βαθμολογηθεί ως ένας από τους κορυφαίους νέους μπόξερ, αλλά ο William πρόκειται να δείξει στον κόσμο ότι είναι από τους καλύτερους 135 μαχητές λιβρών το Σάββατο το βράδυ. "

 

 

 

Προωθείται από την Top Rank Inc.. σε συνεργασία με την DiBella Entertainment, Ο αγώνας Silva-Lopez έχει προγραμματιστεί για 10 γύρους και είναι για τον τίτλο WBC Continental Americas Lightweight. Μεταδίδει ζωντανά ESPN και ESPN Deportes στο 7 μμ E.T. Προηγείται το ενδιάμεσο WBC 140 αντιστοιχία πρωταθλήματος λίρας μεταξύ του πρωταθλητή Regis Prograis και του Juan Jose Velasco.

 

 

 

Οι θαυμαστές μπορούν να ακολουθήσουν το Silva στο Instagram @Willian_Baby_Face και για περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με τις προσφορές πυγμαχίας πυρκαγιάς, επίσκεψη www.firefistboxing.net.

Silva ready to shine against Lopez

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Plant City, FL (Ιούνιος 26, 2018) – Lightweight William “Baby Face” Silva has an outstanding professional record of 25-1 με 14 κερδίζει με νοκ-άουτ. The Plant City, FL based Brazilian won most of his bouts comfortably and has been top 15 βαθμολογια.

 

 

 

Teofimo Lopez is considered a blue chip prospect though he’s yet to face a stiff challenge as a professional.

 

 

 

The talented 20-year-old represented Honduras at the 2016 Olympics and is 9-0 με 7 κερδίζει με νοκ-άουτ. Following a recent ESPN televised first round KO, Lopez received much attention for a victory dance he did honoring the popular game Fortnite.

 

 

 

Τον Ιουλιο 14, Silva and Lopez square off over ten rounds for the WBC Continental Americas lightweight title. The bout will air live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes at 7 μ.μ. ET from the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, LA. A large crowd is expected.

 

 

 

With just over two weeks until the opening bell sounds, Silva’s sharpening his tools in an intense camp with head trainer Jose Rodriguez at Plant City Boxing Gym. Between extra time in the gym, world class sparring and an added motivation from the public viewing him as an underdog, Silva is confident July 14 will elevate his career, not Lopez’.

 

 

 

“I feel great and our preparations have gone exactly as planned so far,” Silva said following a training session at Plant City Boxing Gym. “Lopez is a good fighter but this is a great opportunity to show that I’m also a top talent. My team and I will be prepared for victory July 14.”

 

 

 

Ο υποστηρικτής της Silva, Jody Caliguire of Fire Fist Boxing, has seen a significant improvement in his fighter in the last six months and believes that Lopez is in for a surprise.

 

 

 

“I believe some people are probably expecting to see the William Silva they did against Felix Verdejo but they’re in for a major surprise. He’s a totally different fighter now and improvements have been made across the board that I’ve seen firsthand in the gym. If Lopez and his supporters are viewing Silva as a stepping stone with a good record it’s not only motivation for our side but a major mistake on theirs.”

 

 

 

The card is headlined by a battle of unbeatens between New Orleans’ very own Regis Prograis and Argentina’s Juan Jose Velasco for the World Boxing Council (WBC) interim super lightweight title.

 

 

 

Promoted by Top Rank in Association with DiBella Entertainment, tickets from $40 are on sale now at the Lakefront Arena box office, Ticketmaster.com and by calling 1-800-745-8000. Military, student and New Orleans Police Department members can receive discounted seats with a valid ID at the box office.

Silva to face Lopez July 14 στο ESPN

 

 

 

 

Plant City, FL (Μάιος 16, 2018) – Fire Fist Boxing Promotions’ William “Baby Face” Silva will challenge undefeated Olympian Teofimo Lopez in a ten round lightweight contest Saturday, Ιούλιος 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 του), against Argentina’s Juan Jose Velasco, 20-0 (12 KO του), 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 με 14 knockouts. Στην πιο πρόσφατη περίοδό του, 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 με 7 κερδίζει με νοκ-άουτ. Τον Μάιο 12, Lopez demolished once-beaten Vitor Jones Freitas in 64 δευτερόλεπτα. 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.

Silva sharp for Saturday showdown with Casarez; targets the best at 135

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Plant City, FL (Μάρτιος 1, 2018) – Many in the boxing world best remember Brazilian lightweight William Silva for his gutsy 2016 performance against Felix Verdejo. In the HBO televised bout, Silva showed tremendous heart and toughness but was outpointed over ten rounds in front of a sold out pro-Verdejo crowd.
“I didn’t have the right team or training camp at the time,"Ανέφερε ο Σίλβα, who entered the Verdejo bout 23-0.
Since relocating to Florida from Arizona, Silva linked up with Jose Rodriguez at the Plant City Boxing Gym and inked a promotional agreement with Tampa-based Fire Fist Boxing Promotions. Τον Νοέμβριο 2017, he returned to the ring after a year and a half layoff to outpoint Ariel Vasquez. Ως εδώ, everything has paid off and Silva’s currently in top form.
“He’s been training at a fantastic pace, λέει ο Rodriguez. “His balance and power are extraordinary – he’s ready to fight!"
Επί Σάββατο, Μάρτιος 3, Silva faces tough Rogelio Casarez in the 10 round main event of a Fire Fist Boxing card at Banquet Masters in Clearwater, FL. Silva-Casarez is for the NBA World and IBO Continental lightweight championships. Casarez, who has a deceiving 13-6 ρεκόρ, faced excellent opposition including Jamel Herring and multi-division title contender Cesar Seda, who he took the distance last August.
“I don’t know much about him besides that he’s a tough lefty that comes at you,” Silva said of his opponent.
Even with limited information about the man he’ll swap punches with Saturday evening, Silva’s confident he’ll defeat his Arkansas-based foe before setting his sights on the 135 pound division’s elite.
"(With a victory) I hope to get ranked and fight the top fighters at 135. This is my time to make it happen because I’ve got the right people behind me that believe in my career.”
The card starts at 7 μμ and also features 7 other bouts including local standouts Nicholas Iannuzzi, Antonio Tarver Jr., Joseph Fernandez, Ricky Tomlinson and Ozodek Aripov.
Τα εισιτήρια είναι διαθέσιμα στο ticketmaster.com and tables can be purchased by calling 813-734-2461. Fans can also watch the eight bout card live anywhere in the world for just $9.99 by going to https://www.fite.tv/watch/lightweight-battle/2mzhw/.

William Silva headlines March 3 in Clearwater, FL

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Τάμπα, FL (Φεβρουάριος 18, 2018) – Lightweight contender William “Baby Face” Silva returns to the ring Saturday, Μάρτιος 3 to face rugged Rogelio Casarez at Banquet Master in Clearwater, FL.
The eight-bout card is promoted by Fire Fist Boxing Promotions. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com and tables can be purchased by calling 813-734-2461. Fans can also watch the card live for only $9.99 at Fite.tv/watch/lightweight-battle/2mzhw/. The first bout is scheduled for 7 μ.μ.
Hailing from Sao Paolo, Brazil but residing in Florida, Silva has an excellent 24-1 professional record with 14 of those victories by knockout. The former WBO Latino Lightweight titlist fought highly-touted Felix Verdejo on HBO in 2016 but came up short in a gutsy performance. Silva is looking to get back into the limelight but must first pass a tough test on the 3RD.
Known by his moniker “El Loco,” Casarez has proven his willingness to fight anybody, οποτεδήποτε, οπουδήποτε. The Arkansas native, ο οποίος είναι 13-6 με 5 KO του, πολέμησαν 2012 Olympian Jamel Ρέγγα, undefeated Louis Cruz and two-division world title challenger Cesar Seda. Σε 2016, Casarez traveled all the way to China to capture the NABF and IBU 130 pound titles by outpointing previously unbeaten Ronnakit Boontree over twelve rounds.
The Silva-Casarez showdown is slated for ten rounds and is for the NBA World and IBO Continental 135 pound titles.
Popular Tampa cruiserweight Nicholas “The Showstopper” Iannuzzi returns to the squared circle for the first time in nearly four years to face Lemarcus Tucker of Arkansas in a six rounder. Known for his larger than life Personality, Iannuzzi has a solid 18-4 ρεκόρ με 10 KO του. Tucker, 5-3-1 (3 KO του), had all nine of his professional fights during Iannuzzi’s hiatus and looks for a second consecutive victory.
Ricky “Cowboy” Tomlinson of Thonotasassa, FL meets unbeaten Ernest Hall of Baltimore, MD in a four round featherweight contest. Tomlinson, 5-3-2 (3 KO του) is a big local draw and fought his entire career in the Sunshine State.
Middleweight prospect Antonio Tarver Jr. Ορλάντο, FL looks to run his record to 5-0 when he meets Dallas, TX based veteran Carlos Dixon in a four round contest. Tarver Jr. is the son of former unified champion Antonio Tarver.
“We at Fire Fist Boxing are looking forward to an explosive night of boxing with championship bouts and a great undercard,” said Promoter Jody Caliguire. “I’m looking forward to seeing all the boxing fans for another great evening filled with international and local talent.
Σε άλλες περιόδους undercard, Joseph Fernandez meets Thomas Amaro in a six rounder, heavyweight Jordan Sanders challenges Rodriguez Cade over four rounds, Ozodbek Aripov faces Chaklit Ali Redwood in a four round junior middleweight tilt and Rufat Huseynov battles Emilio Rivera.
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