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Sharahya-Taina Moreu to make USA Boxing Women’s Elite debut at home in Albuquerque

2018 Western Elite Qualifier and Regional Open Championships
Zee. 6-10 at Albuquerque Convention Center

COLORADO SPRINGS, Ronde. (Maart 1, 2018) – High school senior Sharahya-taina moreu, one of the top youth amateur boxers in the world, will make her USA Boxing in the Women’s Elite Division at home in Albuquerque, Maart 6-10, bij de 2018 USA Boxing Western Elite Qualifier and Regional Open Championships.

The 18-year-old Moreu, who plans to attend community college next year, is een 2016 USA Boxing Nationale Kampioen, in addition to a four-time Native American and 2014 Gene Lewis champion. She was a silver medalist at the 2015 Junior/Youth Open and 2014/2015 Junior Olympic championships.

Boksen, her father/coach, Yoruba Moreu, wijlen Johnny Tapia helped her overcome the life-changing tragedy of her mother’s death in an automobile accident, forging a new path for her as a role model and 2020 Olympic hopeful. “I was only eight when my mother died,” Moreu remembered. “I was laying on her when the car-rolled and she was thrown through the back window. I was the first out of the card and on the freeway asking for help.

I’m a better person because of that accident, hoewel. Als eerste, I was regretful and angry, getting in fights and on a bad path. I got into boxing, nam woedebeheersing, and became motivated. I didn’t realize that I’d become a role model until girls started asking me for advice. They do look up to me and some of them I now coach.
Moreu started boxing at the age of 12 and Tapia, de vijf-time, drie divisie wereldkampioen, naast de 1983 en 1985 Nationale Golden Gloves kampioen, had a tremendous impact on Sharahya-Taina that will remain in her heart and soul for life.
We became like family,” Moreu said. “Als eerste, he didn’t like girls boxing, so he worked me real hard. I was a good basketball player and he kept telling me to go play basketball. But he became a big person in my life, Ik denk, because I had lost my mother at such a young age. He helped me in and out of the ring in so many ways. Johnny Tapia was the nicest, most humble man I’ve ever met. We became family until the gym fell apart. He only coached me about eight months, but he taught me that boxing defines you as a person, in en uit de ring. I feel safe in the ring. I’m a better person because of Johnny and boxing.

Style-wijs, Sharahya-Taina preys on her opponentsmistakes, adjusting in the ring the same as, ze zegt, “Just like in life.At 5′ 10″, Moreu has a distinct height and reach advantage over most of her middleweight opponents, using those attributes, her speed and stiff jab to relentlessly pile up points.

She strongly believes that, because of Claressa Shieldsgold-medal performances in the 2012 en 2016 Olympische Spelen, the doors are open wider for women in boxing. “I saw an American woman do what Clarissa did and become a dominant force in boxing,” Moreu remarked. “(2016 U.S. Olympian and three-time USA Boxing National Champion)) Mikaela Mayer (3-0, 2 KOs as a pro) has helped a lot, ook. She signed with a good promoter (Top Rank). Boxing is slowly getting better for woman, maybe not equal to men, but there are more girls boxing today than ever before and that’s a good sign.

Fighting at home in the Western Qualifier has a special meaning for Moreu. “I thought fighting in Albuquerque would be a lot of pressure,” ze toegelaten, “but there’s not much pressure on me because of all the support I’m receiving. It’s easy here. Albuquerque isn’t like a big city but it’s becoming a fight town.

I like to travel and meet different people. Vorig jaar, I represented to United States in India at the Youth Championships, and I saw another part of the world, how people trained and had different life styles. I’m turning 19 in mei, so this is my first-time boxing in an Elite tournament, and it’s great doing it in my hometown.

Moreu also credits her father for a large amount of her success in the ring and life. “He’s been a single parent, but he’s always been there doing his best for me as a father and coach,” Sharahya-Taina noted. “Most people don’t know that he’s Puerto Rican, my mother a Native American (Pueblo).”

Like most young, elite athletes, Sharahya-Taina has a dream. “2020 in the Olympics,” concludeerde ze. “I want to establish myself as an amateur and eventually go pro and have a good career.

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Streaking Russian Female Star Elena Savelyeva to Fight 10 Rounds in Fourth Pro Fight

In just her fourth professional fight, rising female flyweight prospect Elena Savelyeva will take the leap to 10-rounders.
Formerly one of the most decorated female amateur boxers in the world and a 2012 Olympiër, Savelyeva (3-0, 3 KO), van Pushkino, Rusland, will face former world title challenger Nevenka Mikulic of Croatia on Zaterdag, Februari 10 at Qin Shi Huang Restaurant in Saint Petersburg, Rusland.
“Ik voel me geweldig,” said Savelyeva, “Everything has gone completely according to plan. The fight itself will show what great shape I’m in. My training is always very intense, and I always have planned-out goals in mind.
Co-promoted by Salita Promotions and Russian-based Alexander Nevskiy Promotion Group, Savelyeva went 134-15-1 als amateur, winning the world, Europese (2X) en Russisch (6X) championships She represented her homeland in the 2012 Summer Olympics and competed in the first-ever women’s Olympic boxing match in history.
She has been preparing for her first 10-round fight between gyms in Moscow and Saint Petersburg.
I haven’t experienced any difficulties at all so far,” said Savelyeva of the transition to the professional ranks. “My opponents allowed me to develop and progress properly. I have an extensive amateur background, fighting and beating the best in the world. I expect to do the same in the pros and win a professional world title, hopefully by the end of this year.
Elena is progressing quickly, as any fighter with her amateur experience would,” said co-promoter Dmitriy Salita. “Na deze strijd, she will be looking for world-title fight, especially if its against her former amateur rival, (UK-based) Nicola Adams.
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Salita Promotions was founded in 2010 door Dmitriy Salita, a professional boxer and world-title challenger who saw the need for a promotional entity to feature boxing’s best young prospects and established contenders in North America and around the world. Viewers watching fighters on worldwide television networks including Showtime, ESPN, Spike TV, Universal Sports Network and MSG have enjoyed Salita Promotions fight action in recent years. We pride ourselves on offering our fighters opportunities inside and outside the ring. Salita Promotions looks forward to continuing to grow and serve the needs of fight fans around the globe. Voor meer informatie, bezoek salitapromotions.com.

Rising Star Elena Gradinar to Face Olivia Gerula voor IBF Intercontinental Championship in Narva, Estland, maart 24

Stijgende vrouwelijke ster, Elena Gradinar van Sint-Petersburg, Rusland, zullen strijden om de eerste kampioenschap riem van haar professionele carrière toen ze neemt voormalig wereldkampioen Olivia “Het roofdier” Gerula voor de IBF Intercontinental vedergewicht Championship.
De 10-round Gradinar vs. Gerula strijd zal plaatsvinden op Zaterdag, Maart 24, bij de Energia Sport Hall in Narva, Estland.
De ongeslagen 27-jarige Gradinar (8-0, 2 KO) ging 73-8 als amateur, het winnen van vele nationale en internationale amateur toernooien. Gradinar heeft ook bereikt de aanwijzing van Sport Master of Rusland.
Een gerespecteerde en ervaren professional, Gerula, van Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, is de voormalige WBC Wereld vrouwelijke super vedergewicht kampioen en maakte twee succesvolle verdediging. Ze heeft ook hield de gerespecteerde WIBA World Championship.
“Ik ben erg blij om te vechten voor IBF Intercontinental riem tegen voormalig WBC wereldkampioen Olivia Gerula,” Said Gradinar. “We will bring for boxing fans a dramatic and exiting clash between us. Ik ben erg trots dat ik mijn land Rusland zal vertegenwoordigen en ik hoop dat IBF Intercontinental riem woonplaats vindt in de glorieuze Russische stad St. Petersburg!”
“Ik ben erg enthousiast over wat er komen. I look forward to visiting Estonia and soaking up some of its culture while proudly representing Canada,” waarbij Olivia Gerula. “Ik weet dat Elena heeft een indrukwekkende amateur-record en een ongeslagen professionele record, maar ik geloof niet dat zij ooit in de ring met een vechter van mijn kwaliteit en ervaring, dus ik verwacht om dingen te schudden.”
Gerula's co-promotor Dmitriy Salita, samen met de Russisch-gebaseerde Alexander Nevskiy Promotion Group, zegt dat de Gerula strijd zal veel over de overgang Gradinar bewijzen aan de professionele gelederen.
“Dit zal de zwaarste test van Elena jonge carrière,” Said Word. “Olivia Gerula heeft gevochten en geslagen veel top-level vrouwelijke vechters in de divisie. Ik kijk uit naar een geweldig gevecht en, met een overwinning, de verdere ontwikkeling van onze toekomstige wereldkampioen.”

HEATHER HARDY EN ANA JULATON STRIJDEN IN MMA- EN BOKSWEDSTRIJDEN

 

MIXED MARTIAL ARTS BOUT SET VOOR Bellator 194 ON Februari 16

 

LOS ANGELES - Een vlieggewichtfunctie die vecht tegen bekende bokskampioenen Heather Hardy (1-1) tegen Ana Julaton (2-3) is toegevoegd aan de hoofdkaart van Bellator 194: Nelson vs. Mitrione op Vrijdag, Februari 16 in Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Het evenement wordt live en gratis uitgezonden op Paramount Network op 9 p.m. EN.

 

 

 

De wedstrijd zal het eerste deel zijn van een scenario met twee evenementen waarin van de vechters wordt verwacht dat ze op een later tijdstip ook deelnemen aan een bokswedstrijd.. Terwijl de MMA-wedstrijd wordt gehouden onder de vlag van Bellator, DiBella Entertainment en Orion Sports Management zullen de promotionele taken voor het boksevenement afhandelen.

 

 

 

Tickets voor Bellator 194: Nelson vs. Mitrione zijn nu verkrijgbaar en kunnen worden gekocht bij de Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office, evenals Ticketmaster en Bellator.com. Het evenement wordt live en gratis uitgezonden op Paramount Network op 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie zal streamen Bellator.com en wereldwijd op het Bellator Mobile App. Extra wedstrijden worden de komende weken aangekondigd.

 

 

 

Haar derde verschijning maken in de Bellator MMA-kooi, Hardy hoopt het spelplan te dupliceren dat haar een indrukwekkende overwinning op Alice Yauger opleverde tijdens haar professionele debuut in Madison Square Garden.. Afkomstig uit Brooklyn, N.Y., Hardy bouwde een imposant bokscv op voordat hij de krachten bundelde met Bellator, waar ze een paar titels verzamelde in meerdere gewichtsklassen, inclusief de WBC International Female Super Bantamweight belt en WBC International Female Featherweight belt. "The Heat" beschermde een smetteloos teken van 20-0 door een periode van vijf jaar in de boksring.

 

 

 

Zelf een ervaren professionele bokser, Julaton voegt ook een unieke stijl toe aan de Bellator-kooi terwijl ze zich voorbereidt op haar zesde MMA-gevecht in haar carrière. De voormalige WBO en IBA wereldkampioen super bantamgewicht maakte in mei de overstap naar mixed martial arts 2014, het verzamelen van een overtuigende knock-out over Aya-Saeid Sabre. Sinds ze haar professionele MMA-debuut maakte, "The Hurricane" heeft gestreden om meerdere wereldberoemde promoties en treinen samen met Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix-concurrent Frank Mir in Las Vegas.

 

 

 

Bijgewerkt Bellator 194: Nelson vs. Mitrione Strijd kaart:

 

 

Zwaargewicht World Grand Prix, eerste ronde: Roy Nelson (23-14) vs. Matt Mitrione (12-5)

 

 

Lichtgewicht Co-Main Event: Patricky "Pitbull" (18-8) vs. Derek Fields (19-6)

 

 

Vlieggewichtwedstrijd voor dames: Heather Hardy (1-1) vs. Ana Julaton (2-3)

 

 

 

Bellator.com en Bellator Mobile App voorlopige kaart:

 

 

Lichtgewicht voorronde: Marcus Surin (4-1) vs. Dean Hancock (3-1)

 

 

Lichtgewicht voorronde: Ross Richardson (Pro Debuut) vs. Nick Giulietti (Pro Debuut)

 

 

165-pond. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Peter Nascimento (Pro Debuut) vs. Kastriot Xhema (1-1)

 

 

Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Regivaldo Carvalho (4-2) vs. Tom Engels (6-8)

 

Combate AMERICAS SIGNS allereerste, Vijf-afdeling wereldkampioen boksen AMANDA SERRANO

Vijf-afdeling wereldkampioen boksen Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano heeft een exclusieve ondertekend, meerjarige promotie-overeenkomst met Combate Americas, en is slated om haar MMA debuut maart.

Pound-for-pound boksen Phenom ingesteld om haar langverwachte
MMA debut for world’s premier Hispanic MMA sports franchise

 

NEW YORK - Januari 11, 2018 - Combate Amerika kondigde vandaag de ondertekening van vijf-afdeling wereldkampioen boksen, waaronder regerend World Boxing Organization (WBO) bantamgewicht (118 pond) kampioen, Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (Boksen: 34-1-1, 26 KO's; MMA: 0-0) een exclusieve, meerjarige promotie-overeenkomst.

 

 

De enige vrouwelijke vechter in de geschiedenis als de enige Puerto Ricaanse concurrent ooit vijf wereldtitels te winnen in vijf verschillende gewichtsklassen, de 29-jarige Serrano, die werd geboren in Carolina, Puerto Rico en vecht uit Brooklyn, N.Y., zal haar Mixed Martial Arts te maken (MMA) debuut in La Jaula, de Combate Amerika kooi, op een Maart datum binnenkort bekend gemaakt.

 

 

“We zijn verheugd om Amanda Serrano brengen, één van de meest opwindende supersterren boksen in de Combate Americas familia, en kijk uit naar het plaatsen van haar op een internationaal podium dat eigendom is premier sport in 21 Spaanssprekende landen wereldwijd,”Zei Combate Americas CEO Campbell McLaren.

 

 

Serrano, een top 10 pound-for-pond vechter, zal haar ontluikende boksen carrière voort te zetten in het kader van de bevordering van DiBella Entertainment, en proberen om de eerste atleet in de geschiedenis geworden om gelijktijdig wereldtitels te houden in MMA en boksen.

 

 

Serrano veroverde haar eerste grote wereld titel, de International Boxing Federation (IBF) super vedergewicht kroon, bij enkel 22 jaar oud, met brute, tweede ronde knock-out van Kimberly Connor Op september 10, 2011.

 

 

Ze is sindsdien verscheurd door de gelederen van de strijders in vier andere gewichtsklassen, variërend van bantamgewicht lichtgewicht (135 pond), en het meest recent scoorde een eerste ronde TKO op Marilyn Hernandez on november 4, 2017.

 

 

Serrano werd geïnspireerd om over te steken naar de wereld van de MMA door gepensioneerde wereldkampioen Miesha Tate, die is sindsdien uitgegroeid tot Serrano's co-manager.

 

 

Combate Americas komt uit een banner jaar, produceren opmerkelijke kijkcijfers in de Verenigde Staten, Mexico en Spanje, waaronder de eerste twee Telemundo MMA gebeurtenissen in de geschiedenis dat de hoogste ratings van de Spaanse taal MMA gegenereerd toont in de U.S. in de zomer en herfst van 2017, en maar liefst 6.9 miljoen kijkers voor een aflevering van de wekelijkse tv-serie op TV Azteca in Mexico.

Salita Promotions Adds to World-Class Women’s Boxing Roster, Signs Top Female Prospect Franchon Crews-Dezurn to a Promotional Contract

Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions proudly announces the signing of Baltimore-based female super middleweight prospect and former amateur world standout Franchon Crews-Dezurn to a promotional contract.
Crews-Dezurn joins a Salita Promotions women’s boxing roster that includes superstar Claressa Shields, European star Christina Hammer, and Russian future champion Elena Savelyeva.

30-year-old Crews-Dezurn, 2-1, 1 KO as a professional, is a former highly decorated, elite amateur boxer. Among her many championships, she was an eight-time US Open National Champion, a four-time National Female Golden Gloves Champion, a four-time Pan Am Continental Champion, a two-time National PAL Champion, and a two-time US Olympic Team Alternate.

She also represented Team USA in numerous international competitions, en in 2011, Crews-Dezurn made history by becoming the first of three women in the United States to qualify and compete in the debut of women’s boxing at the Pan American Games.

Since stepping up on short notice and losing a decision in an exciting fight to women’s superstar and former amateur rival Claressa Shields in her pro debut in November 2016, Crews-Dezurn spent 2017 beating Louisiana-based contenders Latashia Burton (WHO 1) in March and Sydney LeBlanc (UD 4) in augustus.

She will make her debut fighting under the Salita Promotions banner against North Carolina’s Tiffany Woodard on Vrijdag, Januari 12, on the untelevised undercard of WBC/IBF World Champion Claressa Shields’ 168-pound title defense versus mandatory challenger Tori Nelson, live op Showtime (10 p.m. EN/PT) from the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.

I’m very excited and grateful for the opportunity to have such a great platform for me and for women’s boxing,” said Crews-Dezurn. “There’s a lot of excitement in the Super Middleweight and Middleweight divisions and I can’t wait to be right in the thick of it.

Crews-Dezurn says she’ll be looking to rise in the rankings on her way to high-profile showdowns, including a possible rematch with Shields.
I love what Dmitriy has done with Claressa and he just signed Christina Hammer. Ik ben een vechter. I’d like to fight a few six- and eight-rounders, build myself up inside and outside the ring through hard work. There are some great fights out there. Ik ben opgewonden. There’s Claressa, Hamer, Cornel, Nikki Adler, Tori Nelson. I want to fight for a world title before the end of the year, but my competitive side says let’s do it right now.
Crews-Dezurn trains at the Headbangers Boxing Gym in Washington, DC, under well-regarded trainer Barry Hunter, as well as PatriceBoogie” Harris, Jamie Harris and her husband Glenn Dezurn Jr.

I’ve been training there for the last three years. The whole team is amazing. You’re in there with world champs and title contenders. The level of intensity is always very high. And it’s a family atmosphere I love it there.

Women’s boxing is suddenly flooded with great talent and Franchon, as a pioneering woman of the modern boxing age, deserves to be part of that group,” Said Dmitriy Salita. “I’m happy to have reached an agreement with her. With her tremendous skill and marketable personality, Franchon has the potential to become another women’s superstar in a golden age for the sport.

Ook te zien op de Januari 12 uitzending, Uzbekistan power-puncher Shohjahon Ergashev (11-0, 11 KO) will face fellow undefeated and top-10 ranked Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 KO) van Toledo, Ohio. In de co-functie, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 KO) will take on Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 KO; 1-3 WSB) in een 10-ronde super bantamgewicht Bout.

Tickets voor het evenement, die wordt bevorderd door Salita Promotions, zijn te koop voor $75 de eerste twee rijen van eerste rang, $65 voor de resterende eerste rang zitplaatsen en alle anderen geprijsd op $49 en $37, plus eventuele kosten. Tickets kunnen gekocht worden in persoon of door te bellen naar het Turning Stone Resort Box Office op 800.771.7711 of online op Ticketmaster.

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Salita Promotions Congratulates Shields On 2017 Year-End Awards

Promoter Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions wishes to congratulate his fighter, female superstar, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and WBC and IBF Super Middleweight World Champion, ClaressaT Rex” Shields, for her impressive list of victories in the 2017 year-end awards.
In just her first full year as a professional, Vuursteen, Michigan’s Shields was named USA Today: Vrouwelijke vechter van het Jaar, Yahoo Sports: Vrouwelijke vechter van het Jaar, WBAN: Hottest Rising Star and WBAN: Most Inspirational, as well as The Sweet Science’s Prospect of the Year.
Shields is also nominated for the BWAA’s Christy Martin Women’s Fighter Of The Year and Bill Crawford Award for Courage in Overcoming Adversity Awards, which will be presented in February.
After turning professional in November 2016, Shields appeared three times in 2017, making boxing history on SHOWTIME by becoming the first female to headline a boxing event on premium television. In Augustus, Shields won the WBC and vacant IBF Super Middleweight Championships from previously unbeaten and highly regarded champion Nikki Adler in dominant fashion. And in March, also on SHOWTIME, she stopped Hungary’s Szilvia Szabados in four rounds.
Shields also won the WBC Silver Super Middleweight Title in only her third professional fight by scoring a unanimous shutout decision over Louisiana’s rugged Sydney LeBlanc in front of her adoring fans in Michigan in June.
“2017 was a very fulfilling year for me,” zei Shields. “Turning pro and winning my first two world titles were big thrills. But I’m most pleased about being the first woman to headline a main event on television and having two of my fights live on SHOWTIME, as it is my goal to lead women’s boxing to new heights.
Promoter Salita says the sky is the limit for 22-year-old Shields, as her fame continues to pick up momentum with every passing fight.
Claressa is a phenomenon in boxing; a superstar fighter resurrecting the entire sport of female boxing with her amazing talent,” Said Word. “These awards are well-deserved and only the first of many, as she makes history throughout what will be her legendary career. I am proud to be working with this incredible young woman and give her my sincerest congratulations.
Shields will next be seen Vrijdag, Januari 12, as she defends her 168-pound titles on ShoBox: The New Generation against undefeated IBF mandatory challenger Tori Nelson live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. EN/PT) from the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.
I can’t wait to continue the journey in 2018, beginning with my Januari 12 fight against Tori Nelson on SHOWTIME,” continued Shields. “I look forward to a unification fight with Christina Hammer in the summer. I thank God, mijn fans, de media, Salita Promotions, and my team for all the support.
Ook te zien op de Januari 12 uitzending, Uzbekistan power-puncher Shohjahon Ergashev (11-0, 11 KO) will face fellow undefeated and top-10 ranked Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 KO) van Toledo, Ohio. In de co-functie, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 KO) will take on Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 KO; 1-3 WSB) in een 10-ronde super bantamgewicht Bout.
Highlights of the United States fighting debut of current WBC and WBO Middleweight Women’s Champion, and future Shields opponent, ChristinaLady Hammer” Hamer (22-0, 10 KO) will also be shown.
Tickets voor het evenement, die wordt bevorderd door Salita Promotions, zijn te koop voor $75 de eerste twee rijen van eerste rang, $65 voor de resterende eerste rang zitplaatsen en alle anderen geprijsd op $49 en $37, plus eventuele kosten. Tickets kunnen gekocht worden in persoon of door te bellen naar het Turning Stone Resort Box Office op800.771.7711 of online op Ticketmaster.

Selina Barrios en Lisa Porter Maak Gewicht voor NABF Lightweight titel

SELINA BARRIOS vs. LISA PORTER
Beide Fighters Maak Gewicht Voor
NABF Lightweight Championship




ALEXANDRIA, LA (December 28, 2017) – Ongeslagen vrouwelijke vechters, Selina “Aztec Queen” Buurten (2-0, 1 KO) en “heerlijk” Lisa Porter (1-0-1), beide gemaakt gewicht voor hun aankomende NABF Lichtgewicht titel gevecht, set plaatsvinden hiermee rekening Vrijdag, December 29, bij de Rapides Parish Coliseum in Alexandria, LA. Barrios weighed in at 131.2 lbs. terwijl Porter de weegschaal getipt op 134.5 lbs.
I’m ready for war. I know Lisa Porter is in great shape and will bring everything she’s got. All the hard work is done. Now it’s time to fight.” – Selina Barrios
“Barrios en ik maakte het gewicht en het is er op nu. I’m ready to take my career to the next level.” – Lisa Porter

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 KO), from Dortmund, Duitsland, (via Novodolinka, Kazachstan) 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 Vrijdag, Januari 12, bij het Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York, on the non-televised undercard of a ShoBox: The New Generation uitzending (10 p.m. EN/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.,” ze bleef. “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.. Ik kan niet wachten 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, Europese (2X) en Russisch (6X) amateur champion and 2012 Olympiër, 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. Ik geloof 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 en 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!”
Tickets voor het evenement, die wordt bevorderd door Salita Promotions, zijn te koop voor $75 de eerste twee rijen van eerste rang, $65 voor de resterende eerste rang zitplaatsen en alle anderen geprijsd op $49 en $37, plus eventuele kosten. Tickets kunnen gekocht worden in persoon of door te bellen naar het Turning Stone Resort Box Office op 800.771.7711 of online op Ticketmaster.
In the telecast opener Uzbekistan power-puncher Shohjahon Ergashev (11-0, 11 KO) will face fellow undefeated and top-10 ranked Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 KO) van Toledo, Ohio. In de co-functie, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 KO) will take on Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 KO; 1-3 WSB) in een 10-ronde super bantamgewicht Bout.

Selina Barrios vs. Lisa Porter NABF Lightweight Title On The Line



SAN ANTONIO, TX (December 18, 2017)The two most avoided female boxersin the country are about to face each other, in what looks to be an all-out war, when undefeated sensation, lichtgewicht Selina “Aztec Queen” Buurten, takes on the dangerous “heerlijk” Lisa Porter.
On the line will be the NABF lightweight title, as both fighters were granted by the NABF committee to fight for this respected belt. The 10-round bout will take place at the Rapides Parish Coliseum op December 29, 2017, in Alexandria, LA. The only other female pro to fight for a major title this quickly is 2-time gold medalist Clarissa Shields.
When everyone in the lightweight division has refused to fight Barrios or Porter, the two agreed to fight each other. Barrios is a winner of four Ringside World Amateur Titles to go along with her many national championships. Porter was a decorated amateur herself, winning three National PAL championships, US Golden Gloves, and was a US National Silver medalist. Both fighters are coming in with undefeated records.
To put things in perspective, Buurten’ last opponent Jasmine Clarkson, was world champion Katie Taylor’s sixth opponent, before Taylor fought for the WBA world title. In Porter’s case, she fought to a draw with Katonya Fisher, who defeated Jessica McCaskill, who is just went the distance with Taylor for WBA world title.
I’m very excited to be fighting for the NABF title,” said Selina Barrios. “All I want is an opportunity to win a world title, and winning the NABF belt will get me closer to my dream of becoming a world champion. I know I’m going to be facing a dangerous opponent in Lisa Porter, but nothing comes easy in boxing. Met dat gezegd zijnde, I’m willing to fight anyone they put in front of me. I’m confident I can win this fight. I just want to fight the best and prove I’m elite.
I’m glad Selina Barrios and I have come to an agreement to make this fight happen, especially for the NABF title,” stated Lisa Porter. “It’s been tough getting opponents to step in the ring with me, so this is truly a blessing. I’m very grateful to the folks at the NABF for sanctioning this fight. Selina Barrios is going to be a tough test, but one I believe I can pass. The fans are going to see a great fight.
With Selina being the most avoided female fighter in boxing, I had to do my part on getting her ranked by the NABF,” said advisor Kerry Daigle. “It’s not going to be an easy road to the top. There’s a lot of good fighters out there with a lot of experience that she’s going to have to fight. That will be the case when Selina steps in the ring with Lisa Porter, who has a plethora of amateur experience. She, also is one of the most avoided fighters in the lightweight division. This will be a battle of two fighters who are putting everything on the line to advance their career to the next level.
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