Month: July 2020

Michael “West Texas Warrior” Dutchover Wins Unanimous Decision Over Jorge Marron Jr.

Photos by Carlos Baeza / Thompson Boxing PHILADELPHIA, PENN/ / ORANGE, CALIF. July 27, 2020) - Lightweight prospect, Michael "West Texas Warrior" Dutchover, improved his record to (14-1, 10 KOs) as he dominated Jorge Marron Jr. (18-2, 6 KOs) in the feature attraction of Thompson Boxing Promotions 3.2.1. Boxing pay-per-view streaming event. The 8-round main event bout took place at the Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, CA. Dutchover, who is co promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing, dominated the bout from the opening bell as he outworked Marron Jr. throughout the entire fight. With Read more [...]

On Thursday, July 23rd, LFA hosted the weigh-in for LFA 86: Fischer vs. Flick from the Holiday Inn Sioux Falls

FRIDAY, JULY 24 LFA 86: FISCHER vs. FLICK GREG FISCHER vs. JIMMY "THE BRICK" FLICK FLYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE FIGHT LIVE on UFC FIGHT PASS® SANFORD PENTAGON SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA LAS VEGAS, NV -  On Thursday, July 23rd, LFA hosted the weigh-in for LFA 86: Fischer vs. Flick from the Holiday Inn Sioux Falls - City Centre in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The main event will feature the LFA flyweight world title fight between top prospects Greg Fischer (10-1) and Jimmy "The Brick" Flick (13-5). LFA 86 will be a closed-door event that will take place inside Read more [...]

BJ Flores – Boxing’s All-Purpose Guy

(L-R) - BJ Flores & Beibut Shumenov COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 23, 2020) -- Multiple world title challenger and decorated amateur boxer BJ "El Peligroso" Flores never really had a chance. He was born into a boxing family and the now 41-year-old Flores has certainly made the most of it.   Flores is boxing's all-purpose guy: boxer, television color commentator, and trainer. His father, Ralph Flores, was a military person who earned his "boxing coaching bones" through Kenny Adams, head coach of the 1988 USA Boxing Olympic Team and assistant coach four years earlier. The '88 USA Olympic Boxing Team included Roy Jones, Jr., Riddick Bowe, Ray Mercer, Andrew Maynard and Kennedy McKinney. BJ started going to the gym with his father when Read more [...]

SFT is coming to America- August 1, 2020 in Brazil – U.S. Debut – August 13th in Miami

SFT 23 JESUS vs. CACHORRO MIAMI (July 22, 2020) -- Brazil-based Standout Fighting Tournament (SFT MMA) is coming to America to change the way fans in the United States watch combat sports live, televised, and streamed. SFT MMA is promoting its first show since this past February, SFT 22 on August 1 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, airing live on network television in Brazil, as well as streamed live in the United States and worldwide on pay per view via FITE.TV. SFT MMA will then make its long awaited American debut August 13 in Miami with SFT 23 JESUS vs. CACHORRO, streamed live in the United States on pay per view via FITE.TV, and airing at future dates on regional television throughout the U.S. on United Fight Alliance (UFA), in addition Read more [...]

Shane Mosley Jr Training Camp Quotes and Photos

LAS VEGAS, NV (July 21, 2020) – Shane Mosley Jr. (15-3, 9 KOs), who is scheduled to make his Golden Boy Promotions debut this Friday, July 24, 2020, at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, CA, has wrapped up his training camp from City Boxing in Las Vegas. Mosley Jr. will face Jeremy Ramos (11-8, Read more [...]

Willie Monroe Jr. “I am Ready, Willing and Able to take on Canelo”

NEW YORK (July 20, 2020) - Former two-time world title challenger Willie Monroe Jr. has thrown his hat in the ring for a potential showdown with four-division champion Canelo Alvarez that would take place in September. Monroe (24-3, 6 KOs) of Rochester, New York has won three bouts in a row, and feels that he not only has signed to fight Canelo in the past, but he has as many credentials as some of the names that are being mentioned as possible opponents. "This is a fight that is four years in the making," said Monroe.  "What happened was when I fought Gabriel Rosado four years ago, I signed a contract to fight Canelo.  I think his people were arrogant in thinking that I would not win that fight.  Well, I won that Read more [...]

Michael Dutchover Training Camp Quotes and Photos

   Photos by Kyte Monroe - Thompson Boxing Promotions PHILADELPHIA, PENN/ / ORANGE, CALIF. (July 20, 2020) -  Lightweight prospect Michael "West Texas Warrior" Dutchover (13-1, 10 KOs), who is co-promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing, will face Jorge Marron Jr. (18-1, 6 KOs) in a 8-round main event this Sunday, July 26, 2020 as TBP presents 3.2.1 Boxing, a live Pay-Per-View streaming event. Dutchover, who is coming off his controversial loss to Thomas Mattice on ShoBox, has been in camp working to make a statement, meanwhile his opponent Jorge Marron Jr., views this bout as life changing should Read more [...]

Undefeated super featherweight Jesus Vasquez, Jr. joins Ryan Roach’s Fighter Locker stable

BOSTON (July 16, 2020) - Undefeated super featherweight prospect Jesus Vasquez, Jr. (6-0, 2 KOs), fighting out of Englewood, Colorado, has signed a managerial contract with Ryan Roach's Fighter Locker. "I talked to my coach, Leroy Miller, who I've been with since the beginning, and it made sense to us," Vasquez, Jr. talked about why he signed with Roach. "I had a good feeling about Ryan." "I knew Jesus was a special fighter when former world champion Vernon Phillips reached out to me and said that there's a special kid out here you should look at," Roach commented. "I spoke with his coach and it seemed like a perfect fit. Leroy is a great coach and I look forward to working with him. Jesus is very experienced and a well-rounded fighter. Read more [...]

Split-T Management’s Will Madera to take on Felix Verdejo in Main Event TONIGHT in Las Vegas

NEW YORK (July 16, 2020) - TONIGHT at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Split-T Management undefeated lightweight Will Madera will take on highly-regarded and world ranked Felix Verdejo in a 10-round bout that will serve as the main event of a card that can be seen live on ESPN (8 PM ET / 5 PM PT). Madera of Rochester, New York has a record of 15-0-3 with eight knockouts. The 29 year-old Madera has been one of the most underrated fighters in the division as he the seven year veteran has split his time plying his trade between The United States and Canada. Madera has win over Norbert Gluck (6-0), Gabriel Duluc (11-2) and his breakout performance when he won an eight-round unanimous decision over Thomas Mattice (13-0-1) in a bout that was televised Read more [...]

Javier Martinez wins Pro Debut in Shutout Fashion over Ryan Burrs in Las Vegas

NEW YORK (July 15, 2020) -  Highly regarded prospect Javier Martinez made a successful professional debut by winning a four-round unanimous decision over Ryan Burrs in a middleweight bout at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas.   Martinez is under the guidance of Split-T Management's Tom VanNewhouse. Martinez boxed well and featured a strong right hook, especially to the body. He made Burrs back up on several occasions with those hard right hooks as the tall southpaw won by scores of 40-36 on all cards.  With the win, the 24 year-old native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin is now 1-0. "I went in there with a game-plan that I thought that I was fighting a southpaw.  I quickly adjusted.  I should have used my jab Read more [...]

Devin “The Dream” Haney “I’m anxious to get back in the ring. I want all the smoke”

LAS VEGAS, NV (July 10, 2020) – Undefeated WBC Lightweight champion, Devin “The Dream” Haney (24-0, 15 KOs), sounds off, putting the big names surrounding his weight class on notice as he awaits the announcement of this next fight. In addition, Haney gives his thoughts on his next fight during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the mental and physical benefits of being quarantined. I’m excited to get back in the ring,” said Devin Haney. “This has been the longest time between fights in my career. My body received a well deserved rest. I’m blessed." "Lately, I’ve been fortunate to spend a lot of time with “TBE” Floyd Maweather. Being compared to Mayweather is the ultimate compliment Read more [...]

Carlos Takam Starts Fast and Wins Convincing Unanimous Decision Victory Over Jerry Forrest

CARLOS TAKAM (R) LANDS ON JERRY FORREST (L) ON ESPN Friday, July 10, 2020 (Las Vegas, NV) CARLOS TAKAM (now 39-5-1 28KO's) took to the national stage on Thursday night when he faced off with fellow heavyweight contender, JERRY FORREST (now 26-4 20KO's) in a 10-round main event on ESPN. Both men were scheduled to fight different opponents - Oscar Rivas for Takam, and Jarrell Miller for Forrest, but when both fights fell through because of injury and a PED finding respectively, Takam and Forrest took the opportunity to square off. Takam, who took the fight on just 12-days notice, came in at a strong 245 lbs and used every ounce to his advantage. In the first two rounds, Takam bullied Forrest around the ring sticking Read more [...]

Split-T Management’s Eric Puente Remains Undefeated with Win Over Diego Elizondo in Las Vegas

Split-T Management's Eric Puente Remains Undefeated with Win Over Diego Elizondo in Las Vegas NEW YORK (July 8, 2020) -  Lightweight prospect Eric Puente remained perfect by winning a four-round majority decision over Diego Elizondo on Tuesday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Puente landed the more telling blows as he took his time against an awkward southpaw that stood 5'10". Puente picked it up after the 2nd frame as he used pressure and worked the body.  He mixed up his punches well with body shots and right hands. The 20 year-old Puente shook off a 16-month layoff, by winning his Las Vegas debut by scores of 39-37 twice and 38-38. With the win, the Visata, California native upped his mark Read more [...]

Heavyweight Contenders Carlos Takam and Jerry Forrest Weigh-In Ahead of Tomorrow Nights Main Event on ESPN

CARLOS TAKAM (L) & JERRY FORREST (R) AT TODAY'S WEIGH IN AHEAD OF TOMORROW NIGHT'S HEAVYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN ON ESPN Wednesday July 8, 2020 (Las Vegas, Nevada) Highly regarded Star Boxing world heavyweight contender, CARLOS TAKAM (38-5-1 28KO's) continues his march for a second world title shot this Thursday night against tough challenger JERRY FORREST (26-3 20KO's), a winner of 19 of his last 20 bouts. Both heavyweights tipped the scale this afternoon inside of the ESPN bubble at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Takam looked to be in phenomenal shape weighing in at a strong 245.7 lbs, a testament to his work ethic through the difficulties of finding training during the COVID pandemic. Forrest weighed in at a fit 225.6 lbs and looked to Read more [...]

Split-T Management’s Undefeated Lightweight Eric Puente set for Fight with Diego Elizondo TONIGHT in Las Vegas

Split-T Management's Undefeated Lightweight Eric Puente set for Fight with Diego Elizondo TONIGHT in Las Vegas NEW YORK (July 7, 2020) -  Undefeated lightweight prospect Eric Puente returns to the ring when he takes on Diego Elizondo in a four-round lightweight bout at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas.  The 20 year-old Puente, who is managed by Split-T Management is 2-0, and he will be making his 1st appearance since his unanimous decision over Alejandro Lopez Huerta on March 23, 2019 in Costa Mesa, California. Puente, of Vista, California was a 2016 National Youth Open Champion, and was a member of Team USA.  Puente was a favorite to be a member of the 2020 United States Olympic Team. Elizondo of Carson City, Nevada is Read more [...]