Month: August 2020

George “El Yuyu” Acosta 3.2.1. Boxing Training Camp Notes

ORANGE, Calif. (August 31, 2020) – Lightweight prospect, George Acosta (9-1, 1 KO) will face late replacement Carlos Velasquez (3-0, 2 KOs) on Thompson Boxing Promotions 3.2.1. Boxing event taking place at the Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, CA, on Sunday, September 6th, 2020. 3.2.1. Boxing will steam live for free on Thompson Boxing Promotions website (thompsonboxing.com), as well as their Facebook and YouTube pages, showcasing three action-packed bouts, starting at 4:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. ET. The 8-round main event is headlined by a clash of undefeated welterweight boxers as Luis Lopez (8-0-1, 4 KOs), of Corona, Ca, battles Saul Bustos (12-0-1, 7KOs), of El Monte, CA. Here is what George Acosta, who is hosting Read more [...]

Justin “Crazy Train” Rolfe crowned N.E. heavyweight champion

 Justin "Crazy Train" Rolfe (L) punched his way to the N.E. heavyweight title (all pictures courtesy of Emily Harney/Fitography) DERRY, N.H. (August 30, 2020) - Two regional title bouts, supported by several stay-busy fights, highlighted Granite Chin Promotion's first pro boxing event since this past November, 'Return to Derry," last night (Sat., Aug. 29), in front of a near capacity crowd at New England Sports Center in Derry, New Hampshire. Two world champions were in attendance to support the fighters, undefeated reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) middleweight champion Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade and "El Gallo" Jose Antonio Rivera, the retired 3-time, 2-division title holder. "I'm glad that tonight we took as step forward towards normalcy," Read more [...]

Split-T Management’s Highly Regarded Javier Martinez Looks For Win Number-Two Tonight in Las Vegas

NEW YORK (August 29, 2020) -Tonight at the MGM Grand Conference Center, middleweight prospect Javier Martinez goes for his 2nd win as a professional as he takes on Rance Ward. Martinez, 25 years-old of Milwaukee, Wisconsin is managed by Tim VanNewhouse of Split-T Management, and is promoted by Top Rank. The bout can be seen LIVE on ESPN + beginning at 7:30 ET. Martinez was impressive in his pro debut when he won a four-round unanimous decision over Ryan Burrs on July 15th. Ward (4-1-1, 2 KOs) of Houma, Louisiana won his first four bouts, and has a win over previously undefeated Scott Perhach. Martinez was the 2020 Olympic Trial Champion at middleweight.  He was also a five-time National Champion, and Read more [...]

Prince Ranch Boxing: Ricky “El Castigo” Medina Talks Sparring in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NV (August 28, 2020) – Prince Ranch Boxing’s undefeated featherweight sensation, Ricky “El Castigo” Medina (7-0, 6 KOs), spent this past week in Las Vegas, NV, sparring with top level fighters. Medina shared the ring with Diego Magdaleno (32-3, 13 KOs), as well as other top prospects training in the boxing capitol of the world. “I wanted to experience what it was like Read more [...]

The one and only 1956 Olympic gold medalist Pete Rademacher

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (August 27, 2020) - 1956 Olympic gold medalist Pete Rademacher is the only boxer to fight for a world title in his pro debut. Rademacher, who died this past June at the age of 91 in Sandusky, Ohio, was a native of Tieton, Washington. He had a 72-7 amateur record, highlighted by his gold medal performance at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, Australia. Rademacher started boxing during his rehabilitation for Rheumatic Fever, which he contracted while attending Castle Heights Military Academy. The gifted heavyweight captured top honors at numerous national tournaments, including the 1951 & 1953 National AAU Championships, 1954 All-Army Championship and Service Championships, and Olympic Trials. In Australia, Read more [...]

MTK Fight Night Crocker vs. Greene-Weights And Running Order

Please find below the weights and running order for today's huge MTK Fight Night at Production Park Studios in Wakefield, live on in the US on ESPN+ in association with Top Rank, and worldwide on IFL TV. IFL TV BROADCAST BEGINS – 6:20PM GMT Bout 1 Lightweight, 6 Rounds JAMES MCGIVERN (133.4lbs) vs. JAMIE QUINN (135.4lbs) ESPN+ BROADCAST BEGINS – 7:00PM GMT / 2:00PM EST / 11:00AM PST Bout 2 Super-lightweight, 8 Rounds GARY CULLY (139.75lbs) vs. CRAIG WOODRUFF (139.1lbs) Bout 3 Middleweight, 6 Rounds FEARGHUS QUINN (163lbs) vs. ROBBIE CHAPMAN (162.1lbs) Bout 4 Super-bantamweight, 10 Rounds LEE MCGREGOR (121.8lbs) vs. RYAN WALKER (121.75lbs) Bout 5 British & Commonwealth welterweight title eliminator, Read more [...]

Hot prospects Santiago Dominguez, Luis Torres & Jermone Jones, Jr. all remain undefeated

   RJJ Boxing on UFC FIGHT PASS OFFICIAL RESULTS from Mexico SAN CARLOS, Sonora, Mexico (August 26, 2020) -The first RJJ Boxing on UFC FIGHT PASS® event in 6 ½ months was held last night, showcasing a trio of undefeated prospects, at Marinaterra Hotel & Spa in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico. Luis "Koreano" Torres, World Boxing Council (WBC) No. 15 rated welterweight Santiago "Somer" Dominguez and Jermone Jones, Jr. all remained undefeated. "It is a great privilege to be working with Emmanuel Romo from De La O Promotions," RJJ Boxing CEO/Co-Founder Keith Veltre said. "Having fights in Mexico is extremely political and having a great partner makes things run a lot smoother. Adapting to the current situation Read more [...]

It was a night to remember as a huge MTK Fight Night event took place in Almaty, Kazakhstan

It was a night to remember as a huge #MTKFightNight event took place in Almaty, Kazakhstan, with highly-rated debutants Kamshybek Kunkabayev and Tursynbay Kulakhmet proving their worth by overcoming dangerous opponents. The event was broadcast live in the US on ESPN+ in association with Top Rank, in Kazakhstan on QAZSPORT and worldwide on IFL TV, with Kunkabayev and Kulakhmet stealing the show with their elite-level performances.  Elsewhere, there were victories for Viktor Kotochigov, Saparbay Aidarov, Talgat Shaiken, Ali Baloyev, Nurdos Tolebay and Ray Seitzhankov, on what was a memorable night of boxing in Kazakhstan. FULL RESULTS: KAMSHYBEK KUNKABAYEV (1-0, 1 KO) bt ISSA AKBERBAYEV (20-2, 15 KOs) TKO2 Kamshybek Kunkabayev proved that the hype is real Read more [...]
Sunday August 23, 2020 (Las Vegas, NV) JOE "THE BEAST" SMITH JR.'s (now 26-3 21KO's) WBO Light Heavyweight World Title Eliminator against ELEIDER "STORM" ALVAREZ (now 25-2 13KO's) on ESPN+, ended in absolutely thrilling fashion, last night, as the upset minded Smith Jr. strapped up his boots, clocked in, and went to work. A devastating 9th round knockout sent the former world champion through the bottom two ropes, landing on the ring apron. On this night, the Long Islander known affectionately as the "Common Man," was anything but. After controlling the action from the first round on, with a lethal jab and thudding, powerful shots, Smith Jr. mixed his attack in the middle rounds landing to the body as well. PHOTO CREDIT: MIKEY WILLIAMS/TOP Read more [...]

Split-T Management’s Omar Rosario Impressive in Pro Debut Victory

NEW YORK (August 24, 2020) -Highly touted junior welterweight prospect Omar Rosario made a very successful professional debut by winning a four-round unanimous decision over six-fight veteran Solon Staley on Friday night at the Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida.  Rosario is managed by Split-T Management. The Top Rank Promoted Rosario, 22 years-old of Caguas, PR, was the Puerto Rican Olympic Trial Champion at 152 lbs., and was the island's favorite to win a medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but signed with Tim VanNewhouse with Split-T Management.  In the bout with Colon, he boxed very effectively and worked the body of Colon. "I am very happy with my performance because I was able to demonstrate that I can do many things.," Read more [...]

Juan “Just Business” Barajas dedicates Thursday night’s fight vs. Jose Resendiz

BOUTS WILL STREAM LIVE & EXCLUSIVELY ON UFC FIGHT PASS® AUG. 27 FROM MARINATERRA HOTEL & SPA IN SAN CARLOS, MEXICO LAS VEGAS (August 24, 2020) - Super middleweight prospects Juan "Just Business" Barajas (11-0, 7 KOs) and Jose "Toro" Resendiz (11-0, 8 KOs) for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) Latino title, headlining this Thursday night's (August 27) RJJ Boxing on UFC FIGHT PASS® event, starting at 10:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. PT, from Marinaterra Hotel & Spa in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico, in an extremely rare match between undefeated prospects. The freakish 6' 4", 80" reach Barajas, fighting out of Victorville CA, will be fighting for the 8th time in Mexico. Barajas' statement victory to date came May 2019, when he won a 10-round majority Read more [...]

Heavyweight Jeremiah Milton Reflects on Winning Pro Debut by First Round Knockout

LAS VEGAS, NV (August , 21, 2020) – It took some time to happen but the highly anticipated professional debut of heavyweight boxer Jeremiah Milton (1-0, 1 KO) proved to be worth the wait as he knocked out Dennis Vance Jr. (1-2, 1 KO) at 1:15 mark of round one, a bout that took place last night as a part of “DETROIT BRAWL AT THE LEGENDARY KRONK” event at Detroit’s Kronk Gym. The event was presented by Salita Promotions and streamed live on UFC FIGHT PASS®. After taking his time in the first minute of the round, Milton landed a powerful straight right hand to the head of Vance Jr. as he was jumping in, trying to land a power punch of his own. The devastating punch sent Vance Jr. to the canvas and he couldn’t recover, forcing Read more [...]

Weights and running order for Sunday’s huge MTK Fight Night in Almaty, Kazakhstan

Please find below the weights and running order for Sunday's huge MTK Fight Night in Almaty, Kazakhstan, which will be broadcast live in the US on ESPN+ in association with Top Rank, in Kazakhstan on QAZSPORT and worldwide on IFL TV. IFL TV BROADCAST BEGINS - 3:00PM GMT / 8:00PM LOCAL TIME UNDERCARD: Bout 1 Welterweight, 6 Rounds RAY SEITZHANKOV (147.7lbs) vs. TALGAT BERTLEUOV (148.3lbs) Bout 2 Welterweight, 6 Rounds NURDOS TOLEBAY (145.7lbs) vs. NURZHAN MAKASHBAYEV (145.5lbs) Bout 3 Cruiserweight, 8 Rounds ALI BALOYEV (199lbs) vs. YURY BYKHAUTSOU (199.2lbs) ESPN+ BROADCAST BEGINS - 12:00PM EST /  5:00PM GMT / 10:00PM LOCAL TIME MAIN CARD: Bout 4 Super-welterweight, 6 Rounds TALGAT SHAIKEN (153lbs) vs. BERIKBAY Read more [...]

Earlier this week rising star, super lightweight Omar Juárez flew out to Las Vegas

  LAS VEGAS, NV (August 21, 2020) – Earlier this week undefeated rising star, super lightweight Omar “Relámpago” Juárez (8-0, 4 KO’s), flew out to Las Vegas to get top notch sparring in preparation for his upcoming bout tentatively scheduled for early September. During his visit, Juarez sparred with WBA world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis (23-0, 22 KOs), a session that took place at the Mayweather Boxing Gym in front of Floyd Mayweather. “It was incredible to be in the ring with Tank Davis,” said Juarez. “Gervonta has tremendous power to go along with his high ring IQ. We went six rounds and I got to experience Read more [...]

Laureano-Rodriguez and Toussaint-Jones – Ready to Bring the Action at the Bubble

Friday, August 21, 2020 (Las Vegas, Nevada)  #4 world rated (WBO), JOE "THE BEAST" SMITH JR (25-3 20KO's) and #3 world rated (WBO), ELEIDER "STORM" ALVAREZ (23-1 13KO's) tipped the scaled today at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, ahead of their WBO World Title Eliminator main event on ESPN+ tomorrow night. Smith Jr. came in at a strong, 174.9 lbs. and Alvarez came in at a ready, 174.6 lbs. The winner of tomorrow nights main event will face off with the winner of Umar Salamov vs Maxim Vlasov for the WBO Light Heavyweight Championship of the World. PHOTO CREDIT: MIKEY WILLIAMS/ TOP RANK On the undercard, 2018 Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Fighter of the Year, "ACTION" ANTHONY LAUREANO (13-0 4KO'S) weighed in at 145.9 lbs, while heralded undefeated Read more [...]