Month: August 2019

Erislandy Lara KO’s Ramon Alvarez for the WBA Super Welterweight Title

MINNEAPOLIS (August 31, 2019) - Erislandy "The American Dream" Lara knocked out Ramon "El Inocente" Alvarez in the second round (2:03) to capture the WBA Super Welterweight title Saturday night from The Armory in Minneapolis. "Having this belt back on my shoulder feels great," said Lara. "It means the world to be champion again. I felt like in my past fights I didn't lose, and that stings a bit, but to come back and win the title feels great. I'm back." Lara applied pressure early and in the second round he landed a flurry of punches that sent Alvarez halfway through the ropes, causing the referee to rule it a knockdown. Once Lara had Alvarez hurt, he didn't hesitate to finish the bout. "Once I had him against the ropes, I knew I had it won and I didn't want to give him another power Read more [...]

2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez goes back to the future

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez goes back to the future COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (August 27, 2019) - 2016 Olympic bronze medalistNico Hernandez recently returned to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs to train and spar with members of Team USA's 2019 Elite Men's team. "To be honest," he said, "it was crazy. I hadn't been back since the Olympics. It was like starting all over again. I even went to the wrong place to train, because they moved the gym from where it was. I like the new one, it has three or four rings. I was just one of the guys, training Read more [...]

Connor Coyle, Santiago Dominguez & Brandon Valdes all remain undefeated

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Connor Coyle, Santiago Dominguez &   Brandon Valdes all remain undefeated   RJJ Boxing on UFC FIGHT PASS®     Results & Pictures from Viejas Casino and Resort BEGINNING OF THE END: Connor Coyle (L) finished off Rafael Ramirez (all pictures by Manny "Mitts" Murillo / RJJ Boxing) ALPINE, Calif. (August 26, 2019) - All three undefeated fighters showcased last Saturday night on another installment of RJJ Boxing on UFC FIGHT PASS® -- Irish middleweight Connor "The Kid Coyle, Mexican super welterweight Santiago "Somer" Dominguezand Colombian super bantamweight Brandon Valdes - each Read more [...]

Sampson Boxing Signs Undefeated Middleweight Jonathan “El Diamante” Esquivel to a Multi-Year Promotional Contract

Sampson Boxing Signs Undefeated Middleweight Jonathan "El Diamante" Esquivel to a Multi-Year Promotional Contract Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing proudly announces the signing of Anaheim, California-based middleweight Jonathan "El Diamante" Esquivel. 24-year-old Esquivel (11-0, 10 KOs) had a stellar amateur career. In 2016, he was the USA Olympic Trials Champion and #1-ranked American light heavyweight, winning several national and international championships along the way. He finished with an overall amateur record 117-14. As a professional, Esquivel is a southpaw boxer/puncher with a large fan base, due to his exciting style. Always looking for opportunities to hone his craft, Esquivel has worked in camp with Read more [...]

Omar Juarez Training Camp Quotes and Photos

OMAR JUAREZ  TRAINING CAMP QUOTES AND PHOTOS  Photo by Team Juarez Undefeated Super Lightweight Standout Omar "El Relampago" Juarez Talks Preparation for his Upcoming Fight on FS1 PBC Fight Night & on FOX Deportes this Saturday Night, from Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas.   BROWNSVILLE, TX. (August 22, 2019) - Unbeaten super lightweight prospect Omar "El Relampago" Juarez shared insight into his recent training camp as he prepares to take on Gino de la Paz this Saturday night in FS1 PBC Fight Night action and on FOX Deportes from Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas. Juarez's fight will be part of action beginning at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT that is headlined by unbeaten Brandon Figueroa defending his interim WBA Super Bantamweight Read more [...]

“Marvelous” Mykquan Williams Meet-and-Greet & Back to School  Backpack Giveaway a KO

"Marvelous" Mykquan Williams Meet-and-Greet & Back to School Backpack Giveaway a KO Everybody had a good time with "Marvelous" Mykquan Williams (Photo gallery below, courtesy of Emily Harney / Team Williams) MANCHESTER, Conn. (August 22, 2019) -- Even dangerous thunderstorms and tornado warnings couldn't deter fans from attending yesterday's meet-and-greet and back to school backpack give-way with undefeated super lightweight prospect "Marvelous" Mykquan Williams, presented by DiBella Entertainment and Team Williams, at ROCS Gym in Manchester, Connecticut. Williams signed autographs, posed for pictures and gave each child (K-12) a free backpack for school. The 21-year-old Williams (15-0, 7 KOs), who lives in East Hartford (CT), has an inspiring Read more [...]

IBF Champion Errol Spence, Jr. & WBC Champion Shawn Porter Clash in Highly Anticipated Showdown That Tops Star-Studded FOX Sports PBC

LOS ANGELES (August 13, 2019) - An incredible night of boxing just got even more spectacular as unbeaten rising star Mario "El Azteca" Barrios will meet fellow unbeaten Batyr Akhmedov for the WBA Super Lightweight Title and rugged veteran Josesito López battles battle-hardened brawler John Molina Jr. in a 10-round welterweight attraction as part of undercard action on the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, September 28 from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. The action will be in support of the highly anticipated welterweight title unification match between IBF Champion Errol Spence, Jr. and WBC Champion Shawn Porter. WBC Super Middleweight Champion Anthony Dirrell will defend his title against unbeaten former champion David Benavídez in the co-feature. Tickets for the event, which is Read more [...]

ightweights clash in WBC World Lightweight title final eliminator on Sept 13 in New York

Tickets for the WBC World Lightweight title final eliminator clash between American sensation Devin Haney and Russian dangerman Zaur Abdellaev on Friday September 13 at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York, live on DAZN in the US and on Sky Sports in the UK. Haney (22-0 14 KOs) made an electrifying debut with Matchroom Boxing USA and DAZN in May, destroying Antonio Moran with a KO of the year contender in the seventh round of their clash in Maryland. The 20 year old fights in the Big Apple for the first time in his career and the Las Vegas native, ranked #2 with the WBC, hits Manhattan for his biggest fight yet in association with Devin Haney Promotions and Titov Boxing. Abdullaev Read more [...]

Haney Faces Abdullaev in Crunch Final Eliminator in New York

DEVIN HANEY VS. ZAUR ABDULLAEV SEPTEMBER 13 AT THE HULU THEATER IN NYC August 6, 2019 - Devin Haney can take a giant leap towards World title glory when he faces fellow unbeaten star Zaur Abdullaev in a final eliminator for the WBC World Lightweight title on Friday September 13 at the Hulu Theater in Madison Square Garden, New York, live on DAZN in the US and on Sky Sports in the UK. Haney (22-0 14 KOs) made an electrifying debut with Matchroom Boxing USA and DAZN in May, destroying Antonio Moran with a KO of the year contender in the seventh round of their clash in Maryland. The 20 year old fights in the Big Apple for the first time in his career and the Las Vegas native, ranked #2 Read more [...]