Day: February 27, 2023

Rahim Gonzales Wins Gold and Boxer of Tournament on Final Day of 2023 Strandja Tournament

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 27, 2023) --  Rahim Gonzales (Las Vegas, Nev.) picked up his third straight international gold medal yesterday on the final day of boxing at the 2023 Stranjda Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria. Gonzales took all five judges’ cards over Hambardzum Hakobyan of Armenia during today’s light heavyweight championship bout. All five judges scored the bout 30-27 to give Gonzales Team USA’s lone gold medal of the tournament and sixth medal overall. The 2021 Elite Men’s World Champion path to gold included victories over Kristian Nikolov of Bulgaria (4-0), Kein Boakye Schumann of Germany (4-1) and Jasurbek Yuldoshev of Uzbekistan (5-0). At the conclusion of the event Gonzales was also announced as the winner of the Runner-up Boxer of the Tournament award. Gonzales Read more [...]

Vargas batters Banquez; Bravo-Valtierra cut short in Orlando

Orlando, FL (February 27, 2023) – Antonio Vargas earned a career best victory when he scored a sixth round stoppage of hard-hitting contender Mitchell Banquez Saturday, February 25 at a sold out Caribe Royale in Orlando, FL The card was promoted by Boxlab Promotions and aired via tape delay on CBS Sports Network. Fighting for the vacant WBA Continental Americas bantamweight title, Banquez looked to apply pressure as Vargas used the opening round to feel out his foe. Vargas, who had a large group of supporters on hand, quickly recognized Banquez’ plan of attack left him open for counter punches. The 2016 US Olympian landed quick, crisp punches while avoiding most of the hard shots thrown by Banquez. In the fourth, Vargas landed a picturesque uppercut that turned Banquez into Read more [...]

Marques Valle, Otha Jones III and Joseph Hicks All Get Victories

NEW YORK (FEBRUARY 27, 2023)--Three Split-T Management fighters came home with victories over the past five days. It all started on Wednesday night as junior middleweight Marques Valle remained undefeated by winning a six-round unanimous decision over Jarrod Tennant in Plant City, Florida. Valle of Wesley Chapel, Florida won by scores of 60-54 twice and 59-55 to keep his unblemished mark at 8-0. Tennant of Los Angeles falls to 8-2. Valle is promoted by Pro Box Promotions Saturday night in Orlando, Florida, Otha Jones III won a six-round unanimous decision over 63-fight veteran Raymond Chacon. The bout, which took place at The Caribe Royale Resort saw Jones win by scores of 60-54 on all cards to raise his record to 6-1-1. Jones is promoted by GH3 Promotions. Also on Read more [...]

Kenny Larson challenges Mass. Welterweight Champion Denzel Whitley in battle of undefeated prospects

QUINCY, Mass. (February 27, 2023) – Style make fights and a potential instant classic in on tap March 11th in the “Springfield Championship Boxing 2” main event, when undefeated Kenny “Lionheart” Larson (6-0, 5 KOs) challenges defending Massachusetts State Welterweight Champion Denzel “Double Impact” Whitley (10-0, 6 KOs) in the 8-round headliner, at MassMutural Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. “Springfield Championship Boxing 2”, presented by Granite Chin Promotions (GCP), will be streamed live on BXNGTV.com. “This fight has all the makings to be one of those local fights that people talk about for years,” GCP president Chris Traietti commented. “You have a hyper aggressive guy like Kenny going up against a slick counter-puncher like Denzel. Both guys Read more [...]