Tag: Press Release

Dilan Loza & Gabriel Garcia Wins WBF Titles In Mexicali

On Friday night, June 14, in Mexicali, Mexico, two new World Boxing Federation (WBF) Champions were crowned in co-featured bouts on a big show promoted by Juan Carlos Hurtado and his Strikking Boxing Promotions.  At the Auditorio Del Estardo, the same venue where the last world championship fight scheduled for fifteen rounds took place in 1988 (Jorge Paez vs. Calvin Grove), local boxing fans witnessed an excellent night of action. Mexicali native Dilan Loza took the WBF Mexico Welterweight title from reigning champion Ramon Barajas, with an impressive performance over ten rounds to win by wide unanimous decision. Barajas survived a first-round knock-down and fought back valiantly, but Loza controlled most of the fight with disciplined boxing. Judge Roman Cruz had it a shut-out 100-90, while Read more [...]

Team USA Dominates on Final Day of 2019 Bornemissza Tournament

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo (June 14, 2019) – The final day of boxing at the 2019 Bornemissza Tournament in Eger, Hungary was dominated by the young American team, taking seven golds and one silver, which earned them Best Team of the Tournament. Pineweight Richard Fernandez Jr. continued his impressive international debut by picking up Team USA’s first gold medal of the day. Fernandez took a split decision victory over India’s Singh Yaiphaba Soibam to capture his first international title. His impressive week of boxing earned him the Best Junior Boxer of the Tournament honors. Floyd Diaz (Las Vegas, Nev.) continued the American’s winning ways with his own victory in the light flyweight final. Diaz grabbed all five judges’ cards in his first international championship bout over Read more [...]

Seventeen Year Old Japanese Wonderboy WBF Champion!

Japanese teenage sensation Ayumu “Flaco” Hanada, still only seventeen, took home the vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) Asia Pacific Flyweight title on Sunday, June 9, with a unanimous decision over fellow countryman Ryo Hashiya (20) in Osaka. Described by WBF President Howard Goldberg, who was at ringside for the fight, as an unbelievable talent with power and fast hands, combined with good technique and movement, Hanada won by scores of 98-93, 99-93 and 97-94. But, fighting for the first time in his native country as a professional after four bouts in Mexico, it was not exactly an easy nights work for Hanada, as Hashiya never gave up. Every time Hanada looked on the brink of scoring a stoppage, Hashiya, came back strong. In rounds nine and ten Hashiya even had Hanada in some trouble, Read more [...]

Split-T Management’s 2016 U.S. Olympian Charles Conwell and Five-Time New York Golden Gloves Champion Brian Ceballo to Face Toughest Tests

NEW YORK (June 7, 2019) --On Saturday night, two highly-acclaimed members of the Split-T Management stable will face their toughest challenges of their careers when they fight in the hallowed hall that is Madison Square Garden on the Gennady Golovkin - Steve Rolls undercard.  2016 United States Olympian Charles Conwell takes on Courtney Pennington in a 10-round bout for the USBA Junior Middleweight Title.  Undefeated welterweight's collide when Five-Time New York Golden Gloves champion Brian Ceballo clashes with Bakhtiyar Eyubov in a fight scheduled for eight-rounds. Conwell of Cleveland, Ohio is promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Holden Promotions, and has a record of 9-0 with seven knockouts is looking to continue his ascent as one of the top-prospects in the world. After Read more [...]

Two-Time Super Featherweight World Champion Gervonta Davis Makes Baltimore Homecoming to Defend Title Against Mandatory Challenger Ricard Nunez

BALTIMORE (June 6, 2019) - Two-time super featherweight champion and Baltimore-native Gervonta "Tank" Davis will defend his WBA title in a championship homecoming against mandatory challenger Ricardo "Cientifíco" Núñez Saturday, July 27 live on SHOWTIME from Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and will feature the youngest reigning American world champion in Davis, as he becomes the first world champion from Baltimore to make a homecoming defense in nearly 80 years. Tickets for the event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale tomorrow, Friday, June 7 at 12 p.m. ET and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or at the Royal Farms Box Office Read more [...]

Split-T Management’s Ray Robinson Outworks, and Out punches Josh Kelly, Yet settles for a draw

NEW YORK (June 3, 2019) --Despite dictating the pace of the fight, welterweight contender Ray Robinson had to settle for a for a majority draw in his 10-round WBA International title bout with Josh Kelly in a fight that took place this past Saturday night at Madison Square Garden.  Split-T Management's prized middleweight prospect, Diego Pacheco stopped Jared Chauvin in the 1st round. Robinson pressured Kelly throughout most of the contest, and had Kelly in the corner or against the ropes as he came forward behind combinations.  Kelly was resigned to throwing mostly one-shot at a time, and Robinson looked like he was building a comfortable lead on the scorecards.  In round seven, Kelly was cut over his left eye.  In round ten, Kelly was cut around the right  eye. Kelly needed to sweep Read more [...]

Kevin Dever Sports Management signs Undefeated heavyweight prospect Amron Sands

Kevin Dever Sports Management signs Undefeated heavyweight prospect Amron Sands CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. (June 3, 2019) -- Kevin Dever Sports Management has announced the signing of undefeated heavyweight prospect Amton "Sandman" Sands to an exclusive managerial contract. The 25-year-old Sands (8-0, 7 KO), a native of the Bahamas, lives and trains in Orlando, Florida. He stands 6' 6" and weighs 250 pounds. Dever has been a boxing manager for many years, however, issues with his last two boxers left him discouraged, and he had walked away from boxing. Only a phone call from a close fiend about Sands drew him back to boxing. "I was disgusted," Dever commented. "A good friend I really trust told me about Amron and suggested that I give boxing one more Read more [...]

Chris Algieri has impressive Win in his first defense of the WBO International Title against Tommy Coyle

CHRIS ALGIERI (now, 24-3 9KO's) was very impressive in winning his first defense of the WBO International Title (140 lbs) against tough Brit, TOMMY COYLE (25-5 12KO's), at the mecca of boxing, Madison Square Garden Saturday. The fight, which was a supporting fight on the Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Heavyweight Championship Bout, was streamed live on DAZN and lived up to its fullest potential.  The large British contingent at Madison Square Garden, could be heard backing their fighter, Coyle, while the hometown New York fans were behind Algieri.  Even the promoters could be heard ringside, Joe DeGuardia cheering for Algieri and Eddie Hearn backing Coyle.   Coyle fought well early, appearing to hurt Algieri in the second, however in classic Algieri style, he was able to weather Read more [...]

USA Boxing standout bantamweight Duke Ragan fighting for his daughter’s future

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 29, 2019) - Boxers fight for a variety of reasons. Team USA bantamweight Duke Ragan is driven in the gym and ring by his two-year-old daughter, Kennedy Ragan.  The 21-year-old Ragan trains with his fellow elite squad members in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which is a long way from his home and daughter in Cincinnati. "It is difficult being away from her," Ragan admitted, "but she motivates me. I'm boxing for our future." Ragan's future in boxing is bright. He is the No. 1 bantamweight in the United States, who plans to cash-out after the 2020 Olympics in Japan. Although he had his first amateur match when he was seven, Ragan was practically born to box, evident by pictures of him as an infant wearing baby boxing gloves. His father and coach, Derek Read more [...]

Chris Algieri vs. Tommy Coyle Final Presser Quotes & Photos

CHRIS ALGIERI (23-3 8KO's) and TOMMY COYLE (25-4 12KO's) met today at the HULU THEATRE AT MSG, in NYC, at the final presser ahead of Algieri's first WBO International Super Lightweight Title defense at MADISON SQUARE GARDEN on the undercard of anticpated United State debut of world champion Anthony Joshua vs. Andy Ruiz, to be aired LIVE on DAZN. QUOTES & PHOTOS CHRIS ALGIERI: "First I want to thank Eddie Hearn and Matchroom boxing for putting on this amazing event as well as my promoter Joe DeGuardia, Star Boxing..." "This is a huge opportunity. This is exactly why I came back to the sport, I want to be a world champion. This fight with Tommy Coyle puts me back in that position." "I am feeling great; this training camp has been fantastic. I have an opponent in Tommy Read more [...]

Beamon to Face Saludar and Crowley to Face Mansouri on Stacked Night of Boxing at Wolstein Center in Cleveland and Live on CBS Sports

On Saturday, June 22, at CSU’s Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio, Bigger Than Life Entertainment and Mo Entertainment, in partnership with six-time World Champion Miguel Cotto’s Miguel Cotto Promotions will present “Making A Champion,” the first in a series of shows that will feature top prospects in their toughest challenges. The six-fight night of world-class boxing features dual main events that will be televised live on CBS Sports (11:00 pm ET/8:00 pm PT) and the exciting undercard will be streamed live on www.fite.tv (7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT). In the first televised main event, Goldsboro, North Carolina’sDewayne “Mr. Stop Running” Beamon (16-1-1, 11 KOs) will face former world title challenger Froilan “The Sniper” Saludar (30-3-1, 21 KOs) from the Read more [...]

Jose Antonio Rivera Connects New Generation of Worcester Strong Boxing at “Quest For 50”

WORCESTER, MASS (May 28, 2019) - The connection between Worcester Strong's rich boxing tradition and today's new generational hometown boxers is none other than three-time, two-division world champion "El Gallo" Jose Antonio Rivera, who will be headlining "Quest For 50," presented by Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP) and Rivera Promotions Entertainment, Friday night, June 14, at the Worcester Palladium.. In his 50th professional fight, 46-year-old Rivera (42-6-1, 25 KOs) takes on former WFC champion Travis "Sweet Feet" Scott (19-5, 5 KOs), of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the eight-round main event at The Palladium in Worcester. Worcester's rich boxing history dates back to nearly a full century and includes Canadian import, world welterweight and middleweight world champion Lou Brouillard (100-31-2, Read more [...]

Undefeated Mike Lee Realizes Dream To Fight For World Title Las Vegas MGM

Chicago, IL (May 28, 2019) - Mike Lee was an aspiring boxer headed to one of the most distinguished Universities in the country.  Lee, The most prolific boxer in Notre Dame history also graduated with a degree in Finance with a 3.8 GPA.  Lee will challenge  for the IBF Super Middleweight title, live on FOX from Las Vegas at The MGM Grand. Lee, who battles Autoimmune Disease not only became a championship caliber boxer but is a National Pitchman and accomplished Public Speaker to Fortune-500 Companies. Mike Lee is a A true Renaissance man. "Doctors told me at one point that I wouldn't fight again, but I'm still standing right here. I pushed through my pain to get here," said Lee. Lee, whose philanthropic efforts, and humility makes makes him a unique commodity in the sport.  Something Read more [...]

Devin Haney Delivers Knockout of the Year Candidate on DAZN

OXON HILL, MARYLAND, May 25, 2019 - Undefeated lightweight sensation Devin Haney capped off an action-packed evening of boxing on DAZN from the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, with a stunning seventh-round knockout. Making his DAZN debut, Haney (22-0, 14 KOs) impressed a raucous crowd with his highlight-reel stoppage of Mexico's Antonio Moran (24-4, 17 KOs). In the heavyweight co-feature of the evening, Croatia's Filip Hrgovic (8-0, 6 KOs) scored a brutal first-round technical knockout against Gregory Corbin (15-2, 9 KOs) of Dallas, Texas. Michael Hunter (17-1, 12 KOs) of Las Vegas kicked off the evening's main card in dramatic fashion with a scintillating second-round technical knockout victory over Brazil's Fabio Maldonado (26-3, 25 KOs) to continue his unbeaten streak at heavyweight. Read more [...]

Rising Prospects, rematch highlight Xcit Fight Night 4 undercard

ENSALEM, PA-The undercard for Xcite Fight Night 4 at Parx Casino® on June 15 is packed with undefeated prospects and an entertaining rematch. In the semifinal contest, Jerome Conquest (10-3-0 1 K0) faces off against Frank Trader(12-2-1 3 K0s) in an all-Philadelphia matchup for the USBF continental championship. That will serve as a prelude to the main event, which features homegrown flyweight Miguel Cartagena (15-5-1 6 K0s). Cartagena looks to return to his winning ways against Jesus Solar (10-1-1 5K0s), who is making just his second stateside appearance in what has become the Puerto Rican fighter's adopted second home. The undercard features a welterweight bout with one of Philly's most exciting unbeaten prospects in Marcel Rivers (7-0 4 K0s). He promises an entertaining fight Read more [...]