Tag: Press Release

Bellport’s Alex “El Toro” Vargas Dream Leads to “Rockin Fight’s Third Visit to the Paramount!

While Long Island has had its share of dreams and boxing prospects, Bellport has its latest. While many new boxers talk about the major transition from the amateurs to the pro ranks, a large contingent of the newcomers often make a point of all the sacrifices they have to make, but Bellport, Long Islands Alex “El Toro” Vargas sees it in a different light. Just like the mainstream of the sports participants, absent a top echelon Mayweather / Andre Ward styled contract the 23-year-old fighting social worker, doesn’t see it that way. Diving in head first and taking it well beyond just keeping fit, training correctly and living healthily, it’s only after weeks of eight-hour days at the office, the added pressure of selling tickets, self-promotion, travelling to and from training and Read more [...]

After Another Dominant Victory, Detroit’s Ja’Rico O’Quinn Ready for the World

Detroit-based super flyweight Ja’Rico “Great Lakes King” O’Quinn notched yet another impressive victory last Friday night. Fighting in the co-main event of a show at the Sound Board in Detroit’s Motor City Casino and Hotel, O’Quinn (11-0-1, 8 KOs) scored a TKO 3 (2:38) over battle tested Mexican veteran Alex Rangel (17-9-4, 11 KOs). The undefeated O’Quinn, one of Detroit’s best bets to be their next world champion, sent the overwhelmed Rangel to the canvas once in round two and then three more times in the third before the merciful stoppage. O’Quinn and trainer Chad Jaquillard have been working hard and it shows in the clear improvements in every fight. His promoter, Dmitriy Salita, says that 23-year-old O’Quinn is ready for a step up to the world level. “Jarico Read more [...]

Roy Jones Boxing Promotions signs agreement with Announcer Sean Wheelock for UFC FIGHT PASS SERIES®

LAS VEGAS (February 12, 2019) - Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions announced today that it has reached an agreement with highly respected announcer Sean Wheelock to handle blow-by-blow responsibilities for all its shows to live stream on UFC FIGHT PASS®.  The inaugural RJJ Boxing on UFC Fight Pass event was January 26, when "Mighty" Aston Palicte (25-2-1, 21 KOs) knocked out Jose "Chiquiro" Martinez (20-1-2, 13 KOs) in the second round to become the mandatory challenger for WBO Junior Bantamweight World Champion and fellow Filipino, Donnie Nietes. The Jan. 26th show was the first under a new agreement between Palicte's promoter, RJJ Boxing, and UFC FIGHT PASS®, to live stream up to 72 professional boxing events over the next three years. When building a brand," RJJ Boxing CEO/Co-Founder Read more [...]

Undefeated Showman Bakhtiyar Eyubov Bringing his Mayhem to Salita Promotions Boxing on UFC Fight Pass on Friday, February 15

Undefeated Kazakhstani dynamo Bakhtiyar “Bakha Bullet” Eyubov has been added to the special two-hour UFC Fight Pass live stream (7:30 pm ET/6:30 pm CT) on Friday, February 15, from the Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane, Kansas. Eyubov (14-0, 12 KOs) will face Mexican veteran Jose Luis “La Boa” Rodriguez (25-12, 13 KOs) in an eight-round super lightweight showdown. The live stream, presented by Salita Promotions will also feature US Olympic bronze medal winner Nico Hernandez, women’s top contender Elena Saveleva and undefeated heavyweight puncher Apti Davtaev in separate bouts. A born showman, Eyubov’s relentlessly aggressive fighting style has won him new fans with every fight. The young slugger says he’s looking forward to bringing his mayhem to a new audience through the Read more [...]

New promotional company Shearns Boxing Promotions Announces inaugural show “Every Man For Himself”

WORCESTER, Mass.  - New England's newest promotional company, Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP), held a press conference today to formally announce the presentation of its inaugural event, "Every Man For Himself," on Friday night, March 15, at The Palladium in Worcester, MA. SBP's philosophy is to promote entertaining, competitive fights, featuring several fights between New England boxers. Five of the eight fights on SBP's inaugural card, for example, pit N.E. vs. N.E. fighters. Worcester fan favorite Kendrick "Peppa" Ball, Jr. (11-1-2, 8 KOs) will face an opponent to be determined in the six-round main event for the vacant New England Middleweight Championship. In the co-featured event, undefeated Providence light heavyweight Angel Camacho, Jr. (15-0, 5 KOs) returns to the ring in a Read more [...]

WBO orders Donnie Nietes vs. Aston Palicte II

LAS VEGAS (February 6, 2019) - The World Boxing Organization (WBO) has ordered negotiations to begin for a rematch between reigning WBO Junior Bantamweight World Champion Donnie "Ahas" Nietes and No. 1-ranked, mandatory challenger "Mighty" Aston Palicte. The WBO contacted the promoters for Nietes and Palicte, respectively, ALA Promotions and Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions, informing them that they have 15 days to reach an agreement regarding Nietes vs. Palicte II. If an agreement isn't reached by the Feb. 19th deadline, the WBO will order a purse bid. The minimal bid is $100,000, but either promoter may request a purse bid procedure at any time during the negotiation process. Nietes and Palicte fought to a controversial 12-round draw last September for the then vacant WBO junior Read more [...]

Aston Palicte stops Jose Martinez in second round Rising Filipino star earns mandatory rematch with WBO Jr. Bantamweight world champion Donnie Nietes

ALPINE, Cal. (February 2, 2019) - The next great Filipino boxer, "Mighty" Aston Palicte, knocked out his previously unbeaten Puerto Rican opponent Jose "Chiquiro" Martinez in the second round of this past Thursday night's World Boxing Organization (WBO) Junior Bantamweight World Title Eliminator, before a sold-out crowd in the Oak Ballroom at Viejas Casino and Resort in Alpine, California. Palicte vs. Martinez, presented by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions in association with Miquel Cotto Promotions, was the inaugural event live-streamed on UFC Fight Pass® under a new agreement between Palicte's promoter, RJJ Boxing, and FIGHT PASS, to live stream up to 72 professional boxing events over the next three years. Palicte (25-2-1, 21 KOs), rated No. 1 by the WBO, took on No. 2- ranked Read more [...]

The Takeover Continues Tonight in Texas as Teofimo Lopez Takes on Diego Magdaleno

NEW YORK (February 2, 2019)- Tonight, boxing's hottest star, undefeated lightweight Teofimo Lopez (11-0, 9 KOs) continues his "Takeover" when he takes on former two-time world title challenger Diego Magdaleno (31-2, 13 KOs) in a ten-round lightweight bout at  Ford Center at the Star, the practice home of the Dallas Cowboys in Frisco, Texas.  The fight, which is for the USBA, NABA and NABF Lightweight titles, will air live on ESPN+ at midnight E.T.  and will precede that highly anticipated WBO Light heavyweight Title rematch between Eleider Alvarez and Sergey Kovalev. Photo By Mikey Williams / Top Rank Lopez of Brooklyn, NY was the ESPN 2018 Prospect of the Year, has built his lofty reputation with explosive knockout victories over the likes of Vitor Jones Freitas, William Silva and Mason Read more [...]

Caleb Plant Honored in Hometown of Ashland City, Tennessee –Receives Key to the City

ASHLAND CITY, TN (January 31, 2019) - Hometown star and newly crowned IBF Super Middleweight Champion, Caleb "Sweethands" Plant, received a hero's welcome back in his hometown of Ashland City, TN on Thursday.  Caleb received the "Key to the City", and multiple proclamations from Mayor of Cheatham County Kerry McCarver, Mayor of Ashland City Steve Allen, and State Senator Kerry Roberts and State Representative Mary Littleton of the Tennessee General Assembly. Photo credit:  Team Plant At the event, January 31, 2019 was officially named "Caleb 'Sweethands' Plant Day".  In addition, Caleb's dad, Richie Plant, also received a proclamation for his hard work, sacrifices, and dedication to bringing boxing to the community of Ashland City. "It was a great feeling to be honored by my hometown Read more [...]

New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2019

NEW YORK (January 30, 2019) - The New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) has announced its 24-member Class of 2019. The eighth annual NYSBHOF induction dinner will be held Sunday afternoon (12:30-5:30 p.m. ET), April 28, at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. "We're excited to continue honoring New Yorkers who helped boxing throughout the entire Empire State," NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy said. "This year's inductees did so much to help boxing in New York, whether they were fighters or non-participants. Our goal is to continue to honor New Yorkers in boxing for many more years." Living boxers heading into the NYSBHOF include (Bronx-born) three-time, two-division world champion Wilfredo Benitez (53-8-1, 31 KOs), Canastota welterweight Dick DiVeronica (44-13-1, 13 KOs), (Hempstead) Read more [...]

Undefeated Super Middleweight Ronald Ellis Looks to Get New England Sports Weekend off to a Great Start

NEW YORK - January 29, 2019 - Undefeated super middleweight prospect and Massachusetts native Ronald Ellis (15-0-2, 10 KOs) will look to set the tone for a successful sports weekend for New England when he takes on DeAndre Ware (12-1-2, 8 KOs) in the 10-round main event of ShoBox: The New Generation this Friday live on SHOWTIME (10 PM ET/PT).  The fight, which will take place at The Main Street Armory in Rochester, New York, will serve as another opportunity for Ellis, a native of Lynn, Massachusetts. Ellis, who is a huge fan of his beloved New England Patriots, is eager to earn a big win and then return to his new residence in Los Angeles to see Tom Brady bring home a record sixth Super Bowl title. "My camp went beautiful.  I have had a couple camps in a row, so I was able to work Read more [...]

Solid supporting fights announced for Aston Palicte-Jose Martinez title eliminator

LAS VEGAS (January 24, 2019) - Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions has put together a solid card to support the World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior bantamweight world title eliminator between "Mighty" Aston Palicte (24-2-1, 20 KOs) and Jose "Chiquiro" Martinez (20-0-2, 13 KOs) on January 31 at Viejas Casino & Resort in Alpine, California.  Promoted by RJJ Boxing Promotions in association with Miguel Cotto Promotions, Palicte vs. Martinez will headline a card that will stream live on UFC FIGHT PASS®, starting at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, in the inaugural event of a new agreement between Palicte's promoter, RJJ Boxing, and FIGHT PASS, to live stream up to 72 professional boxing events over the next three years. The event will be held on the Thursday night of Super Bowl week, in the Oak Read more [...]

Mushin Cason and Jonnie Rice Return to the Ring this Saturday in Mexico

LAS VEGAS, NV (January 24, 2019) - Undefeated cruiserweight Muhsin "The Spartan" Cason (3-0, 1 KOs), and heavyweight Jonnie Rice (9-3, 5 KOs), both who are managed by Prince Ranch Boxing's Greg Hannley, are scheduled to fight in Tijuana, MX, this Saturday Jan. 26, 2019. The two prospects will fight in separate 4-round bouts. Cason, who is the younger brother of former two-time heavyweight world champion, Hasim Rahman, stands 6'3.  Guiding his corner will be veteran boxing coach, Kevin Henry. Cason feels he has the skills to compete with anyone in the cruiserweight division. "I've been sparring with some top-level guys in the gym and I'm confident in my capabilities," said Mushin Cason, "My bother Hasim is showing me the ropes. I'm going into this fight in Mexico with bad intentions on Read more [...]

Nico Hernandez Returns: Hometown Hero and Olympic Medallist Returns to the ring February 15

2016 Olympic Bronze Medallist, and fighting hometown hero, Nico Hernandez will return to the professional boxing ring on Friday, February 15, at the Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane, Kansas.  The undefeated Hernandez (6-0, 4 KOs) will face Mexico’s Victor Trejo Garcia (16-9-1, 8 KOs) in an eight-round flyweight special attraction in the featured live bout immediately preceding the SHOWTIME tripleheader telecast of “ShoBox Live at the Kansas Star Casino.”  The Hernandez vs Garcia bout is presented by Salita Promotions and John Anderson’s KO Night Boxing. Tickets for the live event will go on sale on Friday, January 18, at 10 a.m. CT and are priced at $110, $75, $60, $45 and $25. They can be purchased at www.KansasStarCasino.com, www.Ticketmaster.com and at the Lucky Star Players Read more [...]

Aston Palicte fighting to establish his Filipino boxing legacy vs. Jose Martinez

LAS VEGAS (January 17, 2019) - World title challenger "Mighty" Aston Palicte (24-2-1, 20 KOs) is fighting to establish his Filipino boxing legacy, starting January 31st, when he takes on unbeaten Jose "Chiquiro" Martinez (20-0-2, 13 KOs) in a World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior bantamweight world title eliminator. Co-promoted by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions and Miguel Cotto Promotions, Palicte vs. Martinez will headline a card that will stream live on UFC FIGHT PASS on Thursday, January 31, 2019, live from Viejas Casino & Resort in Alpine, California, starting at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. The show is the first under a new agreement between Palicte's promoter, RJJ Boxing, and FIGHT PASS, to live stream up to 72 professional boxing events over the next three years. The event Read more [...]