Month: September 2020

Ukrainian super lightweight prospect Zoravor Petrosyan remains undefeated

BOSTON (September 14, 2020) - Undefeated Ukrainian super lightweight prospect Zoravor Petrosyan improved his pro record to 9-0 (4 KOs) last Saturday night in Russia, stopping out-classed Eubenii Vazem in the fourth round in Ekaterinburg. Petrosyan, who is managed by Ryan Roach's Fighter Locker, has won the first three rounds on each of the three judges' scorecards, 30-27. The 22-year-old Petrosyan, fighting out of Kiev, was outweighed by 7-¼ pounds against late replacement Vazem (9-12, 4 KOs), who had even more of a weight advantage when they fought as opposed to their 7 ¼ lbs. difference at the weigh in. "I'm very proud of my fighter," Roach said. "His opponent fell out and he was matched against an opponent who fights two weight classes higher than Zoravor. Read more [...]

MTK Global is thrilled to announce that it has entered an advisory agreement with world champion Jamel Herring.

The move will see MTK Global work with Herring's talented team, including manager Brian McIntyre, Marketing Director Jerry Casarez, and PR Rep Julie Goldsticker. Boxing champion Herring (22-2, 10 KOs) has had an incredible career inside and outside the ring, culminating with him winning the WBO super-featherweight in impressive fashion in May 2019. During his illustrious career, he has also competed at the 2012 Olympics in London, and was a proud-serving US Marine Sergeant, serving two tours in Iraq. The 34-year-old now appears to be on a collision course with Belfast hero Carl Frampton, and Herring is delighted to be teaming up with MTK Global ahead of the potential showdown. Herring said: "I'm very excited about this next step in my career. Read more [...]

No fear for Juan Carlos Abreu vs. Undefeated welterweight sensation Jaron “Boots” Ennis

(L-R) - Trainer Michael Reyes & Juan Carlos Abreu   BOSTON (September 15, 2020) - Upset-minded veteran Juan "Merengue" Carlos Abreu has vowed to use his experience advantage against boxing's newest boogeyman, Jaron "Boots" Ennis (25-0, 23 KOs), who has knocked out his last 15 opponents in a row, this Saturday night (Sept. 19th) on SHOWTIME live from a "closed" Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Ennis-Abreu, presented by TGB Promotions in association with D & D Boxing, will open the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT in a 10-round welterweight match. In his most recent fight last October, Abreu destroyed another undefeated prospect's perfect record, 15-0 Israel Valerio, registering an opening round knockout Read more [...]

Eric Puente Remains Undefeated with Unanimous Decision over Luis Norambuena in Las Vegas

NEW YORK (Sept 14, 2020) - Split-T Management lightweight Eric Puente remained undefeated by winning a four round unanimous decision over tough veteran Luis Norambuena on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas. Puente boxed well and used his jab to set up good shots, which included several hard uppercuts and lefts to the body on the hard charging Norambuena.  Puente kept Norambuena at bay, and came home with the victory. Puente, 137.7 lbs of San Diego, California won by scores of 40-36 twice and 39-37 and is now 4-0. Norambuena, 135.6 lbs of Talca, Chile is 4-6-1.  Puente was the 9th undefeated foe for Norambuena in his 11 bout career.   "I am so happy that I was able to go out there, and get the Read more [...]

Ukrainian super lightweight prospect Zoravor Petrosyan remains undefeated

BOSTON (September 14, 2020) - Undefeated Ukrainian super lightweight prospect Zoravor Petrosyan improved his pro record to 9-0 (4 KOs) last Saturday night in Russia, stopping out-classed Eubenii Vazem in the fourth round in Ekaterinburg. Petrosyan, who is managed by Ryan Roach's Fighter Locker, has won the first three rounds on each of the three judges' scorecards, 30-27. The 22-year-old Petrosyan, fighting out of Kiev, was outweighed by 7-¼ pounds against late replacement Vazem (9-12, 4 KOs), who had even more of a weight advantage when they fought as opposed to their 7 ¼ lbs. difference at the weigh in. "I'm very proud of my fighter," Roach said. "His opponent fell out and he was matched against an opponent who fights two weight classes higher Read more [...]

Split-T Management’s Undefeated Lightweight Eric Puente in action against Luis Norambuena on Saturday Night in Las Vegas

NEW YORK (Sept 11, 2020) - Tomorrow night at the MGM Conference Center in Las Vegas, Split-T Management's undefeated lightweight Eric Puente will take on his most experienced foe to date when takes on Luis Norambuena in a four-round bout. Puente (3-0) will be making his 2nd start of 2020, as he is coming off a decision win over Diego Elizondo on July 7th at the MGM Grand. Puente, 21, 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. Despite having a record that reads 4-5-1, Norambuena of Chile has wins over three undefeated fighters, and Puente will be 9th undefeated foe in the 11 fight career for the 28 Read more [...]

Danny Roman Previews Showdown Against Juan Carlos Payano and More

  NEW YORK, - September 9, 2020 - Former unified super bantamweight champion Danny Roman anticipates an action packed showdown as he previewed his upcoming WBC super bantamweight title eliminator bout against former world champion Juan Carlos Payano taking place Saturday, September 26 in part two of a first-of-its-kind SHOWTIME PPV doubleheader presented by Premier Boxing Champions. “Payano is one of the toughest and roughest fighters in the division,” said Roman. “His only losses are to elite fighters. This fight will be all action because Payano likes to mix it up, as do I. The fans will get to see two warriors going at it as I’m fully prepared for a grueling fight. This will be an explosive twelve-round battle, and that’s if it Read more [...]

Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna: “The World Knows I Won”

Millville, NJ (September 8, 2020) - It's been a little over a week since Jr. Middleweight Contender Thomas "Cornflake" LaManna and once beaten Brian "La Bala" Mendoza squared off in the PBC on FS1 Main Event from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. Uncertain as to why and how, judges Edward Hernandez Sr. (98-92), Steve Morrow (96-94) and Pat Russell (98-92) all saw the bout in favor of Mendoza. Ironically, Hernandez Sr. was one of the judges from this past Sunday's WBA Welterweight championship fight between Yordenis Ugas and Abel Ramos. "This is a huge problem with boxing, these judges are ruining the careers of many young fighters who are just trying to make it. fortunately, the right person won in the Ugas fight, but Read more [...]

Yordenis Ugas Wins Split Decisoin over Abel Ramos to Capture WBA Welterweight Championship

LOS ANGELES (September 6, 2020) - Yordenis Ugas scored a split-decision victory over Abel Ramos Sunday night to win the WBA Welterweight Championship in the main event of FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. “I set a goal when I was a child back in Cuba to become a world champion and I accomplished that goal tonight,” said Ugas. “I’m so grateful to everyone who helped me along the way. Ramos was a very tough opponent and I knew it was not going to be easy, but I wasn’t going to let this opportunity slip away.” Ugas set the tone from the outset, peppering Ramos with his jab early and often, as he would throughout the ensuing 12 rounds. Off of his jab, Ugas was Read more [...]

Lewis Crocker stop Louis Greene to become the new WBO European welterweight champion.

The massive event at Production Park Studios in Wakefield was live in the US on ESPN+ in association with Top Rank, and worldwide on IFL TV, and featured a number of extremely exciting fights. Liam Taylor, Gary Cully, Fearghus Quinn and James McGivern all picked up impressive wins, making it a fantastic #MTKFightNight event. Free to use images can be found HERE (Please credit MTK Global), and full results can be found below: QUICK RESULTS: LEWIS CROCKER (12-0, 7 KOs) bt Louis Greene (12-2, 7 KOs) TKO7 LIAM TAYLOR (22-1-1, 10 KOs) bt DARREN TETLEY (20-1, 9 KOs) UD10 LEE MCGREGOR (9-0, 7 KOs) bt Ryan Walker (11-2, 2 KOs) TKO5 FEARGHUS QUINN (1-0) bt Robbie Chapman (6-4) PTS6 GARY CULLY (11-0, 5 KOs) bt Craig Woodruff (10-6, 4 KOs) PTS8 JAMES MCGIVERN (1-0) bt Jamie Quinn Read more [...]

Mccallister vs. Palacios Heads Up Blockbuster Weekend of Fights from UK Live on FITE TV 4th/5th September

Six Time, Five Division World Champion Lee McAllister is set to headline the upcoming LET BATTLE COMMENCE II, in association with PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA and NEON ENERGY DRINK, that takes place ‘behind closed doors’ at the Northern Hotel in Aberdeen and broadcast exclusively live on FITE TV on the 4th September 2020. The ‘Aberdeen Assassin’ will face former Nicaraguan National Champion Edwin Palacios, in a non-championship six rounder, almost eleven months to the day since securing the World Boxing Union (WBU) and Professional Boxing Council (PBC) Super Welterweight World Crowns back in October last year. Originally the event was due to take place on the 15th August, but had to be rescheduled due to Aberdeen being put back in lockdown, due to a large spike in COVID-19 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, he knocked out the three Read more [...]

It was a yet another sensational MTKFightNight event – which featured five incredible knockout wins

Akeem Ennis Brown defeated Philip Bowes to win the titles, whilst there were also powerful stoppage wins for Dan Azeez, Padraig McCrory, Harlem Eubank, Elliot Whale and Mark McKeown.  etailed results and quotes can be found below, along with free to use photos from the event that could be found HERE. Please credit MTK Global. QUICK RESULTS: AKEEM ENNIS BROWN (14-0, 1 KO) bt Philip Bowes (20-4, 3 KOs) UD12  DAN AZEEZ (12-0, 8 KOs) bt Andre Sterling (11-3, 4 KOs) TKO9 PADRAIG MCCRORY (11-0, 5 KOs) bt Mickey Ellison (12-3, 4 KOs) TKO1 ELLIOT WHALE (3-0, 1 KO) bt Corey McCulloch (4-1) TKO1 HARLEM EUBANK (10-0, 3 KOs) bt MARTIN MCDONAGH (8-2) TKO8 MARK MCKEOWN (3-0, 1 KO) bt Levi Dunn (0-1) TKO3 DETAILED RESULTS AND QUOTES: AKEEM ENNIS BROWN Read more [...]

All in a Days Work: DeAndre Ware Weighs-in & Saves a Life

Toledo Firefighter Saves Life of Longtime Top Rank Event coordinator Pete Susens Ware to Battle undefeated Steven Nelson for NABO Super Middleweight Title on Saturday Night in Las Vegas NEW YORK (September 4, 2020)--It wasn't a typical weigh-in day for super middleweight DeAndre Ware.  But it wasn't a a day that out of the ordinary either, Super Middleweight contender, and Toledo Firefighter DeAndre Ware not only brought his fighting skills to Las Vegas, where he will meet Steven Nelson for Nelson's NABO Super Middleweight title on Saturday night,at the MGM Grand Conference Center, but he displayed his firefighter and first-aid talents by springing into action and saving the life of longtime Top Rank Event Coordinator Pete Susens. Approximately Read more [...]

Luis Lopez 3.2.1. Boxing Training Camp Notes

ORANGE, Calif. (September 3, 2020) – Thompson Boxing Promotions presents the second edition of 3.2.1 Boxing, this time FREE and streaming on Thompson Boxing Promotions website, as well as their Facebook and YouTube pages, showcasing three action-packed bouts on Sunday, September 6, 2020. 3.2.1. Boxing will take place at the Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, CA, and will start at 4:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. ET. 3.2.1 Boxing is a non-audience show. The card is headlined by a clash of undefeated welterweight boxers as Luis Lopez (8-0-1, 4 KOs), of Corona, Ca, battles Saul "Avatar" Bustos (12-0-1, 7KOs), of El Monte, Ca in an eight-round bout. Lopez, who is hosting training camp in Riverside, Read more [...]