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Carlos Takam Starts Fast and Wins Convincing Unanimous Decision Victory Over Jerry Forrest

CARLOS TAKAM (R) LANDS ON JERRY FORREST (L) ON ESPN Friday, July 10, 2020 (Las Vegas, NV) CARLOS TAKAM (now 39-5-1 28KO's) took to the national stage on Thursday night when he faced off with fellow heavyweight contender, JERRY FORREST (now 26-4 20KO's) in a 10-round main event on ESPN. Both men were scheduled to fight different opponents - Oscar Rivas for Takam, and Jarrell Miller for Forrest, but when both fights fell through because of injury and a PED finding respectively, Takam and Forrest took the opportunity to square off. Takam, who took the fight on just 12-days notice, came in at a strong 245 lbs and used every ounce to his advantage. In the first two rounds, Takam bullied Forrest around the ring sticking Read more [...]

Split-T Management’s Eric Puente Remains Undefeated with Win Over Diego Elizondo in Las Vegas

Split-T Management's Eric Puente Remains Undefeated with Win Over Diego Elizondo in Las Vegas NEW YORK (July 8, 2020) -  Lightweight prospect Eric Puente remained perfect by winning a four-round majority decision over Diego Elizondo on Tuesday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Puente landed the more telling blows as he took his time against an awkward southpaw that stood 5'10". Puente picked it up after the 2nd frame as he used pressure and worked the body.  He mixed up his punches well with body shots and right hands. The 20 year-old Puente shook off a 16-month layoff, by winning his Las Vegas debut by scores of 39-37 twice and 38-38. With the win, the Visata, California native upped his mark Read more [...]

Heavyweight Contenders Carlos Takam and Jerry Forrest Weigh-In Ahead of Tomorrow Nights Main Event on ESPN

CARLOS TAKAM (L) & JERRY FORREST (R) AT TODAY'S WEIGH IN AHEAD OF TOMORROW NIGHT'S HEAVYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN ON ESPN Wednesday July 8, 2020 (Las Vegas, Nevada) Highly regarded Star Boxing world heavyweight contender, CARLOS TAKAM (38-5-1 28KO's) continues his march for a second world title shot this Thursday night against tough challenger JERRY FORREST (26-3 20KO's), a winner of 19 of his last 20 bouts. Both heavyweights tipped the scale this afternoon inside of the ESPN bubble at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Takam looked to be in phenomenal shape weighing in at a strong 245.7 lbs, a testament to his work ethic through the difficulties of finding training during the COVID pandemic. Forrest weighed in at a fit 225.6 lbs and looked to Read more [...]

Split-T Management’s Undefeated Lightweight Eric Puente set for Fight with Diego Elizondo TONIGHT in Las Vegas

Split-T Management's Undefeated Lightweight Eric Puente set for Fight with Diego Elizondo TONIGHT in Las Vegas NEW YORK (July 7, 2020) -  Undefeated lightweight prospect Eric Puente returns to the ring when he takes on Diego Elizondo in a four-round lightweight bout at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas.  The 20 year-old Puente, who is managed by Split-T Management is 2-0, and he will be making his 1st appearance since his unanimous decision over Alejandro Lopez Huerta on March 23, 2019 in Costa Mesa, California. Puente, 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. Elizondo of Carson City, Nevada is Read more [...]

EverybodyFights (EBF ROCK) and Punch4Parkinson’s (P4P) Event charity event Saturday, July 11

SALEM, N.H. (July 6, 2020) -- EverybodyFights (EBF ROCK) and Punch4Parkinson's (P4P) have jointly announced a partnership to host the EBF ROCK X PUNCH4PARKINSONS charity event Saturday, July 11, at the new location (303 South Broadway) of EverybodyFights in Salem, New Hampshire.  This fundraiser event will benefit P4P and Alzheimer's research. Parkinson's and Alzheimer's are closely tied, both are neurological disorders that deteriorate the brain. "It's been difficult for me to put this into words," EBF ROCK Owner/Operator Chris DaVeiga explained. "On May 6th, we lost my father, Raul R. DaVeiga. While it was ultimately due to COVID-19, my dad was actually taken from us, mentally/emotionally, a few years ago due to advanced Alzheimer's and Dementia. "Dad Read more [...]

Flash From the Past: Tommy Ocera the Cherry Point’s Two-Fisted Dynamite Boxer!

Tommy Ocera, Cherry Point’s 135 pound two-fisted dynamite boxer, was a stand-out amateur boxer in the past, and who also served as a Marine, with the 2nd Marine Air Division wing at Cherry Point, in North Carolina.  Ocera’s amateur boxing record over a three-year span shows an impressive 20 wins, three losses, with two of those fights ending by split decisions. Tommy was very proud of serving with the Marines and had often reflected back to his time spent in Cherry Point.  He spoke with great honor and pride, just as he did whenever he spoke about his years when boxing in the amateurs. One of his many proud relatives Ken Theissen, told us, “When Tommy took my brothers and me into his small boxing gym in the basement of his catering hall,  he would tell us of the great life’s Read more [...]

Mulberry vs Tellez Added to Harrison vs Peers Undercard 18th July – Exclusively Live on FITE.TV

Due to a minor injury the Nathan Russo versus Wilmer Gonzalez contest, that was due to take place on the undercard of former World Boxing Organization (WBO) longtime World Featherweight King Scott Harrison, when he faces Professional Boxing Council (PBC) International Champion Paul Peers on the 18th July, has been put back to the third episode, which takes place on the 15th August, of the LET BATTLE COMMENCE fight series that is broadcast exclusively live on FITE.TV. Today promoter, and six time, five division World Champion, Lee McAllister announced that the bout between unbeaten Lewis Mulberry versus Johnson Tellez will be moved forward from the 1st August LET BATTLE COMMENCE event as a replacement for Russo vs Gonzalez.  Lewis Mulberry versus Johnson Tellez will feature on the undercard Read more [...]

Heavyweight Jeremiah Milton Sparring Guido Vianello in Anticipation of Pro Debut in August

LAS VEGAS, NV (June 29, 2020) – Heavyweight Jeremiah Milton, who recently made the move from his hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma to Las Vegas, has been sparring undefeated 2016 Italian Olympian, Guido Vianello (7-0, 7 KOs), in preparation for his highly anticipated pro debut, which is tentatively scheduled for August 2020. The big puncher Milton, who is singed under management with Victory Sports & Entertainment, has been in the ring with the likes of 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist Joe Joyce (10-0, 9 KOs), as well as other top heavyweights who have trained in Las Vegas. “I love sparring the best heavyweights in boxing,” said the 26-year-old amateur stand-out who was a silver medalist at the Olympic Trials Read more [...]

Kermit Cintron to Sergio Martinez: “We Have Unfinished Business”

  Reading, PA (June 29, 2020)--.Former Two-time world welterweight champion Kermit Cintron (39-6, 30 KOs) would like to let former world middleweight champion Sergio Martinez, that if he were to comeback, it should be against him. After recent reports that Martinez will end his retirement, Cintron is adamant that a rematch of the two world champions is inevitable. On February 14, 2009, Cintron and Martinez fought to a disputed draw in Sunrise, Florida, and now is the time for the two to settle the score. "I see that he is coming back, and I want the opportunity to face him.  We have some unfinished business from our fight in 2009, and this is the time to do it.  There were various opinions on that fight. If the fight Read more [...]

Peter Kahn’s Fight Game Advisors Signs Heralded Super Featherweight Prospect Demichael Harris

Miami Beach, FL (June 29, 2020) Peter Kahn’s Fight Game Advisors has announced the signing of heralded super featherweight prospect DeMichael Harris, 3-0, 3 KOs), of Atlanta, Georgia. Said Peter Kahn, "I am very excited to be working with DeMichael Harris. DeMichael has the physical attributes, natural power, work ethic and mindset to be very competitive in the super featherweight division. He has a strong and hungry team behind him which is a perfect recipe for success." Stated the 23-year-old Harris, a native of Cleveland, OH, “I would like to thank Peter Kahn for giving me a chance to showcase my skill and ability. I feel Fight Game Advisors is the right place for me and that we will definitely have a great future together. I will be a super featherweight champion sooner than Read more [...]

Bob Yalen appointed CEO of MTK Global

MTK Global is delighted to announce the appointment of Bob Yalen as the company’s new CEO. Yalen replaces MTK owner Sandra Vaughan who is stepping down from the CEO position after three successful years. A member and elector of the International Boxing Hall of Fame since its inception, Yalen has held numerous high-level positions within the world of combat sports. The highly respected American was instrumental to the boxing coverage of ABC Sports for over 20 years, as well as producing the boxing coverage for NBC Sports at the 1996 and 2000 Olympics. He went on to become ESPN’s Director of Programming & Acquisitions in 1996, and after eight successful Read more [...]

Abraham Nova Remains Undefeated with Unanimous Decision over Avery Sparrow

Abraham Nova Remains Undefeated with Unanimous Decision over Avery Sparrow NEW YORK (June 26, 2020) -  World-Ranked Abraham "Super" Nova remained perfect by pounding out a 10-round unanimous decision over tough Avery Sparrow in a junior lightweight bout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Nova, 26, who is managed by Split-T Management, took his time and eased into the fight.  Over the first half of the fight, Sparrow showed his mettle, and fought on even terms with the world-ranked Nova. Nova really started to pick up momentum as the fight reached the halfway point, and put his foot on the gas in round eight. In that round, Nova started to push the action and land some hard combinations.  Nova was Read more [...]

Teenage Boxing Prodigies Continue Sparring Tour in Texas

Teenage Boxing Prodigies Continue Sparring Tour in Texas Teenage Boxing Prodigies Invade The Alamo LAS VEGAS, NV (June 26, 2020) – Undefeated twin phenoms Angel "AK-47" Barrientes (2-0, 2 KOs) and Chavez "The Beast" Barrientes (2-0, 2 KOs), as well as their stablemate Demler "DJ War Machine" Zamora III (3-0, 2 KOs), who fight out of the Pound-4-Pound Boxing Gym in Las Vegas, continue their boxing tour of the United States as they’ve arrived in San Antonio, TX. The three elite boxers are fresh off their trip to the Bay Area, where they got Read more [...]

Salita Promotions Reaches Agreement with Lennox Lewis Promoter Panos Eliades to Display Most of Lewis’ Legendary Career

Salita Promotions Reaches Agreement with Lennox Lewis Promoter Panos Eliades to Display Most of Lewis’ Legendary Career on Salita Promotions YouTube Channel Salita Promotions proudly announces another high-profile addition to the extensive library of classic fights on their YouTube Channel after reaching an agreement with Lennox Lewis’ long-time promoter/manager, Panos Eliades of Panix Promotions, to display nearly all of Lewis’ hall-of-fame career, free of charge to boxing fans. Eliades’ amazing collection of fight videos spans from Lewis’ 1989 pro debut as the 1988 Super Heavyweight Olympic Boxing Gold Medalist to his successful defense of the WBC and IBF Heavyweight Championships in 2000 over David Tua. Lewis only fought four more times after Tua, retiring Read more [...]

 Charles Conwell knew it was only a matter of time until his April 10 showdown against Madiyar Ashkeyev would be cancelled by COVID-19

Cleveland, OH (June 25, 2020) - Undefeated junior middleweight standout Charles Conwell knew it was only a matter of time until his April 10 showdown against Madiyar Ashkeyev would be cancelled by COVID-19. Still, it was a disappointment when the most significant bout of his career got called off. With gyms also closing for health and safety purposes, the 2016 Olympian was without boxing for the first time since childhood. “I’ve been training or fighting since I was 11 years old,” said the 22-year-old Conwell who has a perfect 12-0 record with 9 knockouts. “The quarantine was boring at first without boxing and not a lot going on but I got to Read more [...]