Month: April 2021

Team Ortiz moves on from disputed draw feeling confident undefeated lightweight Jamaine Ortiz made loud statement

WORCESTER, Mass. (April 29, 2021) – Despite a disputed draw with unbeaten Joseph “Blessed Hands” Adorno (14-0-2, 12 KOs) last Saturday night in Kissimmee, Florida, lightweight prospect Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz (14-0-1, 8 KOs) displayed his vast skills and courage on ESPN+. Recovering from two knockdowns (the first from an illegal punch behind the head) and still taking the fight to the promoter’s fighter, Ortiz won six of the eight rounds but, unfortunately, he had to settled for an 8-round majority draw with (76-74, 75-75-75) Adorno. Ortiz, fighting out of Worcester, Massachusetts, is the reigning WBC USNBC (U.S.) Silver lightweight champion, as well as a former WBC World Youth lightweight titlist. “I didn’t fight my fight,” Ortiz evaluated Read more [...]

Rashiem Jefferson Jr. takes on Upset-Specialist Diuhl Olguin on Saturday night May 8th at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (APRIL 27, 2021)--On Saturday night, May 8th, undefeated featherweight prospect Rashiem Jefferson Jr. takes a step up in competition when he takes on upset-specialist Diuhl Olguin in a six-round bout that will headline a big night of boxing at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.  The show is promoted by RDR Promotions. Jefferson, still just 19 years-old, has been a professional for one year, and defeated undefeated Nathan Benichou in pro debut on March 7, 2020.   Jefferson is 5-0 with one knockout and is coming off a 2nd round stoppage over Darel Harris on March 6th in Feasterville, Pa. Olguin of Guadalajara, Mexico has a record of 15-16-4 with 10 knockouts. The 32 year-old is in his 13th year of a professional career, and has upset wins over Horacio Garcia Read more [...]

Jeter Promotions a hit with two exciting shows in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (April 23, 2021)--Jeter Promotions made it's Philadelphia debut with two exciting shows at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.  The shows were contested in front of two very enthusiastic and sold out crowds. In the main event of the evening session, Daniel Gonzalez won a six-round unanimous decision over veteran Evencii Dixon in a welterweight fight.  Gonzalez of Woodhaven, New York controlled the action and won by scores of 60-54 and 59-55 twice to raise his mark to 20-2-1. Brandon Chambers remained undefeated as he stopped Jonathan Gray in round three of their scheduled four-round featherweight bout.  In round three, Chambers landed a perfect straight right to the head that put down Gray. Gray got uo, but was in no condition to continue at 1:20.  Read more [...]

Joseph Adorno Fights to Draw with Jamaine Ortiz and more…

NEW YORK (April 26, 2021)- This past Saturday night at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Florida, brothers, Joseph and Jeremy Adorno remained undefeated as lightweight's Joseph and Jamaine Ortiz fought to a highly contested eight-round draw; while Jeremy took a four-round majority decision over Ramiro Martinez.  The Adorno brothers are managed by Split-T Management. Joseph dropped Ortiz twice; once in round two, and again in round seven. The fight was action filled from the onset as Adorno landed the more telling blows. He landed a left hook to the side of the head in round two that put Ortiz on the canvas. Adorno landed the heavier blows throughout, and in round seven, landed a big uppercut that sent Ortiz in between the ropes for a 2nd knockdown. That knockdown Read more [...]

Glory, and history, on the line-bantamweight contenders at CES 62

  Orlando, FL (Thursday, April 22, 2021) – All fighters who reach the top in mixed martial arts travel their own unique path, though there are certain milestones and benchmarks that can help them get there a little faster than expected.While success is still an inexact science, it’s impossible to deny the connection between winning the CES MMA Bantamweight World Title and reaching MMA’s biggest stage. All three fighters who’ve worn that belt since its inception in 2016 – Andre Soukhamthath, Andre Ewell, and Tony Gravely – have gone on to compete for the UFC.Is it luck? A strange coincidence? Hardly. As the leader in high-quality MMA in the northeast (and beyond) CES has become synonymous with putting the best fighters in the most important bouts, Read more [...]

Trainer Rocky Gonzalez declares undefeated lightweight Jamaine Ortiz ready to step up vs. Joseph Adorno

WORCESTER, Mass. (April 22, 2021) – Rocky Gonzalez, the head trainer for undefeated lightweight prospect Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz (14-0, 8 KOs) is confident that, despite the obvious risk, his boxer is ready for unbeaten Joseph “Blessed Hands” Adorno (14-0-1, 12 KOs) this Saturday night (Apr. 24) at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Florida. The 8-round Adorno vs. Ortiz fight, streaming live on ESPN+, will be part of the Top Rank card headlined (on ESPN) by WBO World featherweight champion Emanuel Navarette (32-1, 24 KOs) defending his title against challenger Christopher Diaz (26-2, 16 KOs). The 24-year-old Ortiz, fighting out of Worcester, Massachusetts, was a decorated amateur boxer who is the reigning WBC USNBC (U.S.) Silver lightweight champion, Read more [...]

U.S. Army veteran Daniel Bailey, Jr. Fighting this Thursday at West Point

BOSTON (April 20, 2021) – Recently discharged U.S. Army specialist 4th class Daniel Bailey Jr. will be fighting in front of soldiers this Thursday night at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York.  The 24-year-old Bailey (3-0, 2 KOs), fighting out of Tampa (FL), will face Luis Alvarado (1-2) in a 4-round featherweight bout on a Ring City USA card, the first live boxing in New York since before the pandemic. All the action will be streamed live (9 pm. ET / 6 p.m. PT) on the Twitch.tv app, starting at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, as well as via the Armed Forces Network Europe and Pacific (AFNTV). “I’ve never been to West Point,” Bailey said. “I’m excited to fight there in front of other soldiers. I’m honored. We’re all brothers and sisters in Read more [...]

Heralded Valle Brothers Score First-Round Knockout Victories on Friday Night

PLANT CITY, FL (March 13, 2021) Heralded prospects, brothers Marques and Dominic Valle from Winter Haven, FL each scored first round knockouts on Friday night, March 12 in Plant City, FL at the ProBox Center on All-Star Boxing’s TELEMUNDO undercard. Featherweight Dominic (1-0, 1 KO), made his highly anticipated pro debut by destroying Juan Bryand from Laredo, TX finishing him off with a barrage of power shots including the final left hook to the head sending him down to the canvas. Time of the stoppage was 0:57 of the opening stanza. Welterweight sensation Marques, (2-0, 2 KOs), definitely followed his brother’s lead breaking down previously undefeated Leonidas Fowlkes, (2-1) from Winchester, VA. Starting quickly with blistering body shots, Valle sent Fowlkes down to the canvas with Read more [...]

Samir Ziani calls out Tervin Farmer “Farmer has chickened out” of WBC Eliminator

PARIS, France (April 18, 2021) – European Super Featherweight Champion Samir Ziani (32-3-1, 7 KOs) has called out Tervin “American Idol” Farmer (30-5-1, 6 KOs), former International Boxing Federation World Super Featherweight Champion, to fight June 5th for the WBC Silver belt in a World Boxing Council (WBC) elimination fight. The winner would position himself for a title fight against WBC World champion Oscar Valdez. The battle of left-handed super featherweights would be on the June 5th Triller pay-per-view card in Florida, headlined by undefeated World lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez (16-0) vs. George Kambosos, Jr. (19-0), supported by an exhibition fight between 4-time World heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson conqueror Kevin McBride. According Read more [...]

Kendrick Ball, Jr. hits home run vs. Bryan Vera

DERRY, N.H. (April 18, 2021) – Former New England middleweight champion Kendrick “Peppa” Ball, Jr. turned in a career-best performance in last night’s main event against dangerous Bryan “The Warrior” Vera on the evening portion of the “Crossroads” day-night doubleheader, presented by Granite Chin Promotions, at New England Sports Center in Derry, New Hampshire. The pre-fight plan was followed as Ball (16-1-2, 11 KOs) boxed and moved, while Vera (28-17, 18 KOs) applied pressure, right from the opening bell. Ball took control in the second round, when he stayed in the pocket, snapping off crisp combinations. Ball fired more effective combinations in the third round as Vera started chasing his opponent. Ball started moving around the ring and fighting from the outside Read more [...]

Joe Smith Jr. Earns WBO World Title in War with Vlasov

Tulsa, OK (April 11, 2021) – Years of union construction work and tree trimming, while maintaining a dedication to his craft, came full circle on Saturday night when Long Island’s “Common Man” JOE SMITH JR. (27-3 21KO’s) cemented his legacy in boxing history by defeating MAXIM VLASOV (46-4 26KO’s), being crowned the new WBO Light Heavyweight Champion of the World. In front of a rowdy Long Island filled crowd, Smith Jr. and Vlasov went toe to toe at the Osage Casino, in Tulsa, Oklahoma for the vacant WBO strap. Vlasov started fast out of the gate, pressuring Smith and maintaining distance with a pest like jab. Smith would be cut over his eye, late in the first round, which seemingly took him time to regain his composure. The pace Read more [...]

Showtime and Premier Boxing Champions unveil loaded Five-Month Boxing Schedule Featuring Nine World Championship Events

NEW YORK – April 15, 2021 – SHOWTIME Sports and Premier Boxing Champions today unveiled a loaded five-month boxing schedule of nine high-stakes world championship events beginning Saturday, May 15, live on SHOWTIME. The schedule delivers two events per month through August. Thirteen matchups have been announced thus far with no less than seven world title fights, and 12 fighters defending undefeated records. The lineup features many of boxing’s best young fighters taking on career-defining challenges in their primes. All fights on the schedule will take place before a live audience, keeping with applicable local COVID-19 safety protocols. The sizzling summer run features the dynamic Charlo twins as undefeated electrifying champion Jermall Charlo defends his WBC middleweight Read more [...]

Trainer Julian Chua believes Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez is No. 1 light heavyweight in the world

LAS VEGAS (April 13, 2021) – Rising, young boxing trainer Julian Chua believes he’s working with the No. 1 light heavyweight in the world, 41-0 Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (27 KOs), who was Mexico’s first world super middleweight champion. Better than Artur Beterbiev, Dmitry Bivol and even Ramirez’ fellow countryman, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, if he returns to the 175-pound division in the near future. The 29-year-old Ramirez, who recently signed an exclusive promotional contract with Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, is currently ranked No. 4 and No. 5, respectively, by the WBA and WBO. Working out of Churchill Boxing (formerly Wild Card West) in Santa Barbara (CA), Chua became Ramirez’ head trainer two months prior to Gilberto’s’ fourth-round Read more [...]

Trainer Julian Chua believes Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez is No. 1 light heavyweight in the world

LAS VEGAS (April 13, 2021) – Rising, young boxing trainer Julian Chua believes he’s working with the No. 1 light heavyweight in the world, 41-0 Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (27 KOs), who was Mexico’s first world super middleweight champion. Better than Artur Beterbiev, Dmitry Bivol and even Ramirez’ fellow countryman, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, if he returns to the 175-pound division in the near future. The 29-year-old Ramirez, who recently signed an exclusive promotional contract with Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, is currently ranked No. 4 and No. 5, respectively, by the WBA and WBO. Working out of Churchill Boxing (formerly Wild Card West) in Santa Barbara (CA), Chua became Ramirez’ head trainer two months prior to Gilberto’s’ fourth-round Read more [...]

Sonny Conto Destroys Waldo Cortes Inside of One Round

NEW YORK (April 11, 2021)-Sonny Conto remained perfect as he dismantled Waldo Cortes inside of one-round of their scheduled four-round heavyweight bout at the Osage Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In the opening frame, Conto landed a booming right hand that was preceded by a jab that sent Cortes plummeting down to the canvas, and the fight was stopped 101 seconds into the bout. Conto, who was making his first start in 15 months, looked very sharp in his brief appearance. Conto of Philadelphia, raised his record to 7-0 with six knockouts. Cortes of Phoenix, Arizona is 6-4. Conto is managed by Split-T Management, and is promoted by Top Rank (Photo Credit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank via Getty Images) Read more [...]