Category: Bob Trieger

Toro Promotions, Inc. successfully launched its new pro boxing series, “The Heartbeat of LA Boxing”

LOS ANGELES (September 29, 2024) – Last night, Toro Promotions, Inc. successfully launched its new pro boxing series, “The Heartbeat of LA Boxing”, as undefeated Tsotne “Mr. T” Rogova (10-0, 7 KOs) captured the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) U.S. heavyweight title and six boxers made their pro debuts, including celebrated Walnut (CA) High School senior Paolo “Pow” Barredo, at Pacific Palms Resort in City of Industry, California. “This was surely Southern California boxing at its finest,” Toro promoter Azat Torosyan said after the fights. “You have to go see a lot of shows to find one as good as tonight’s.” In an action-packed co-main event, Rogova passed the toughest test of his young pro boxing career against the always dangerous Alexander “The Great” Flores Read more [...]

Toro Results from City of Industry, CA: Rogova defeats Flores to become new WBC U.S. Heavyweight Champion and more! but

LOS ANGELES (September 29, 2024) –Last night,Toro Promotions, Inc. successfully launched its new pro boxing series, “The Heartbeat of LA Boxing”, as undefeated Tsotne “Mr. T” Rogova (10-0, 7 KOs) captured the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) U.S. heavyweight title and six boxers made their pro debuts, including celebrated Walnut (CA) High School senior Paolo “Pow” Barredo, at Pacific Palms Resort in City of Industry, California. “This was surely Southern California boxing at its finest,” Toro promoter Azat Torosyan said after the fights. “You have to go see a lot of shows to find one as good as tonight’s.” In an action-packed co-main event, Rogova passed the toughest test of his young pro boxing career against the always dangerous Alexander “The Great” Flores Read more [...]

Kevin Nagle & Jake Paradise throwdown for Vacant WBC USA Silver Heavyweight title

QUINCY, Mass. (September 23, 2024) – Massachusetts heavyweights Kevin “Big Gulp” Nagle (9-0, 7 KOs) and Jake Paradise (8-3, 8 KOs) have taken completely different routes in life to get where they are as opponents on November 1st on the “Worcester Championship Boxing” card, presented by Granite Chin Promotions (GCP), at DCU Event Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. Nagle and Paradise are matched in an eight-round bout for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) USA Silver Heavyweight Championship. Neither fighter has fought more than six rounds as prize fighters. The GCP event will be headlined by a the 10-round main event, as Josniel “TG” Castro (13-1, 8 KOs), fighting out of Boca Raton (FL), defends his newly captured World WBC U.S. super welterweight title versus undefeated Read more [...]

Potential 2024 New England Fight of the Year Josniel Castro vs. Denzel Whitley “Worcester Championship Boxing” Nov. 1

QUINCY, Mass. (September 19, 2024) – “Worcester Championship Boxing,” presented by Granite Chin Promotions (GCP), will be headlined by a title fight that is a legitimate 2024 New England Fight of the Year candidate, at DCU Event Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. Josniel “TG” Castro (13-1, 8 KOs) will defend his newly captured World Boxing Council (WBC) U.S. super welterweight title in the 10-round main event against undefeated challenger Denzel “Double Impact” Whitley (14-0, 8 KOs), of Holyoke, Massachusetts. “This is going to be the biggest main event in Massachusetts for 2024,” GCP promoter Chris Traietti exclaimed. “Two guys with something to prove. The winner will end up world-rated by the WBC, this is as good as it gets!” The 27-year-old Castro, fighting out Read more [...]

Undefeated Nicaraguan super featherweight prospect Nilo Guerrero, Jr. to take on 10-0 Mandeep Jangra

LOS ANGELES (September 16, 2024) -- Nicaraguan super featherweight prospect Nilo Guerrero, Jr. (9-0, 7 KOs) is a throwback fighter willing to risk his perfect pro boxing record against fellow undefeated fighter Madeep “MJ” Jangra (10-0, 7 KOs) this Thursday night (Sept. 19) at Yakima Legends Casino in Toppenish, Washington. Jangra vs. Guerrero will headline a card in the 10-round main event of a show promoted by Hall of Famer Roy Jones, Jr. (RJJ Boxing), who also trains India-native Jangra, and their fight is for the vacant National Boxing Association (NBA) Super Featherweight Championship. All the action will be streamed live at www.globalsportsstreaming.com. “We have great faith that Nilo will go up there and handle business to show that he is going to be a force,” Guerrero’s Read more [...]

Undefeated Nicaraguan super featherweight prospect Nilo Guerrero, Jr. to take on 10-0 Mandeep Jangra

LOS ANGELES (September 16, 2024) -- Nicaraguan super featherweight prospect Nilo Guerrero, Jr. (9-0, 7 KOs) is a throwback fighter willing to risk his perfect pro boxing record against fellow undefeated fighter Madeep “MJ” Jangra (10-0, 7 KOs) this Thursday night (Sept. 19) at Yakima Legends Casino in Toppenish, Washington. Jangra vs. Guerrero will headline a card in the 10-round main event of a show promoted by Hall of Famer Roy Jones, Jr. (RJJ Boxing), who also trains the India-native Jangra. All the action will be streamed live at www.globalsportsstreaming.com. “We have great faith that Nilo will go up there and handle business to show that he is going to be a force,” Guerrero’s promoter (Toro Promotions) Azat Torosyan commented. “We are very high on him.” The 24-year-old Read more [...]

Toro’s Heavyweight Showdown Tsotne Rogava vs. Alexander Flores

LOS ANGELES  – Toro Promotions, Inc. has been building an impressive stable of heavyweights and two, undefeated Tsotne Rogava (9-0, 7 KOs) and Alexander “The Great” Flores (19-4-1, 17 KOs), will square off in the 10-round co-main event on September 28th to launch Toro’s inaugural “Heartbeat of LA Boxing” series at Pacific Palms Resort in City of Industry, California. In general, boxing fans enjoy watching the “big boys” battle and Rogava (6’ 5”, 270 lbs.) and Flores (6’ 4”, 260-lbs.) will be fighting for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) U.S. Heavyweight Championship. Trained by Hall of Famer Joe Goossen, Rogava was a 2020 Ukraine Olympian who was born in Georgia and raised in Ukraine. The former world-class kickboxing and Muay Thai fighter now lives in Marina Read more [...]

Toro’s Heavyweight Showdown Rogava vs. Flores series launch September 28th at Pacific Palms Resort

LOS ANGELES (September 12, 2024) – Toro Promotions, Inc. has been building an impressive stable of heavyweights and two, undefeated Tsotne Rogava (9-0, 7 KOs) and Alexander “The Great” Flores (19-4-1, 17 KOs), will square off in the 10-round co-main event on September 28th to launch Toro’s inaugural “Heartbeat of LA Boxing” series event at Pacific Palms Resort in City of Industry, California. In general, boxing fans enjoy watching the “big boys” battle and Rogava (6’ 5”, 270 lbs.) and Flores (6’ 4”, 260-lbs.) will be fighting for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) U.S. Heavyweight Championship. Trained by Hall of Famer Joe Goossen, Rogava was a 2020 Ukraine Olympian who was born in Georgia and raised in Ukraine. The former world-class kickboxing and Muay Thai Read more [...]

High School Senior Paolo “Pow” Barredo to make professional boxing debut

LOS ANGELES (August 29, 2024) – Toro Promotions, Inc. launches its “Heartbeat of LA Boxing” series on September 28th, headlined by the pro debut of high school senior Paolo “Pow” Barrera along with a heavyweight showdown for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) U.S. Heavyweight Championship, at Pacific Palms Resort in City of Industry, California. Paolo “Pow” Barredo, a celebrated amateur boxer highlighted by his 2023 Junior Olympics championship performance, makes his anticipated pro debut in the four-round, co-main event  versus featherweight Mychaquell Shields (2-5, 0 KOs). A senior student at Walnut High School in Walnut, California, Barredo is trained by highly respected Henry Ramirez. Undefeated Tsotne Rogava (9-0, 7 KOs) will take on always dangerous Alexander “The Read more [...]

Erislandy Lara, Caleb Plant, Rolando Romero…and more on card

LAS VEGAS – August 27, 2024 - WBA Middleweight World Champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara, former super middleweight world champion Caleb Plant, former super lightweight world champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero and unbeaten contender Trevor McCumby held a media workout in Las Vegas on Tuesday to preview their respective showdowns taking place Saturday, September 14 on a PBC Pay-Per-View available on Prime Video from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Canelo Promotions will present the Mexican Independence Day weekend blockbuster headlined by pound-for-pound great Canelo Álvarez putting his unified super middleweight world titles on the line against unbeaten WBA No. 1-ranked mandatory contender Edgar Berlanga. Lara will defend his world title against two-division world Read more [...]

Omari Jones’ Olympic Journey Concludes with Bronze Medal

PARIS (August 6, 2024) – Omari Jones concluded his impressive Paris 2024 Olympic Games journey with a bronze medal in the 71 kg weight class. His path at the Olympics ended Tuesday afternoon in a closely contested bout against Uzbekistan’s Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev, the reigning 71 kg World Champion, that ended in a 3-2 split decision in favor of Muydinkhujaev. Heading into the third round, Jones was behind 3-1 on the judge's scores, but that did not deter the Orlando, Fla., native, who won the third round 4-1. Despite his strong finish, Jones needed a knockout or a 10-8 score from one of the judges to sway the decision in his favor. Although he mounted a strong comeback, he was unable to turn the tables and ultimately fell 3-2 in the bout. Team USA was represented by eight boxers Read more [...]

Omari Jones Chases Olympic Gold and A Chance to Make History

PARIS (August 5, 2024) – Omari Jones (Orlando, Fla.) looks to make history for Team USA in Paris as the talented 71-kg boxer is just two wins away from becoming the first American male boxer to win an Olympic gold medal since Andre Ward in 2004. “I constantly hear it, but it is my turn now and I got to get the job done” Jones stated on the possibility of being the first male boxer to win gold in 20 years. “I don’t feel no pressure. It is the same ring I have been fighting in for years. So, it is just me going out here and doing what I was born to do.” By earning a spot in the semifinals, Omari Jones has already guaranteed himself a position on the podium and has garnered at least a bronze medal. The 71 kg American boxer is the first middleweight boxer to claim a medal since Read more [...]

Omari Jones Secured A Spot On The Paris 2024 Olympic Games Podium

PARIS (August 3, 2024) – Omari Jones dominated his Saturday morning bout and secured his spot on the podium at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.  Jones controlled his second bout from start to finish at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and defeated Bulgaria’s Rami Mofid Kiwan, 5-0. The Orlando native earned a 30-27 scorecard from all five judges to advance to the semifinals of the 71 kg weight class. Jones will fight in the semifinals on Tuesday, August 6, at 3:30 p.m. ET against Uzbekistan’s Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev. Muydinkhujaev’s run at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games mirrors Jones’ as he enters the semifinals with a pair of unanimous decisions in his favor.  Jahmal Harvey followed Jones Saturday afternoon and fell short on a contentious 3-2 split decision against Kyrgyzstan’s Munarbek Read more [...]

Team USA Boxing Teammates Omari Jones & Jahmal Harvey Advance to Olympic quarterfinals

PARIS (July 31, 2024) – Team USA was undefeated on Wednesday (July 31) as Omari Jones (71 kg) and Jahmal Harvey (57 kg) moved on to the quarterfinals of their respective brackets. Omari Jones (Orlando, Fla.) kicked things off for the Stars and Stripes early this morning against Kan Chia Wei out of Taiwan. The American boxer dominated this bout in all aspects and the judges agreed by awarding Jones a 5-0 unanimous decision, including a 10-8 score in the second round. “I started off right and took control early,” Omari Jones stated after his round of 16 victory. “I don’t worry too much on what the other boxer is doing, I just look at what I can do in the ring, and it showed tonight.” Jones will now go head-to-head against Bulgaria’s Rami Mofid Kiwan in the quarterfinals Read more [...]

Latest wave of gifted Cuban boxers signed by Dream Bigg Management

CRANSTON, R.I. (July 30, 2024) – The latest wave of gifted Cuban boxers to join the professional ranks, led by undefeated world-rated middleweight Younli Hernandez, is fighting under the banner of a rising company, Dream Bigg Management, and its owner, Robert “Bigg Rob” Valle. Because of the ban prohibiting Cubans boxers that was implemented in 1962, the only way for them to turn pro during this period was by defecting to the United States, Ireland, Mexico, Central America or other countries. The difficult and often dangerous experiences of leaving their native country was illegal, however, the ban was lifted in 2022. Valle founded his boxing managerial company three years ago, but he’s worked in the business for more than 15 years, developing invaluable relationships with fighters Read more [...]