Tag: Press Release

Undefeated rising star Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz In developmental process on way to top

Undefeated rising star Jamaine "The Technician" Ortiz In developmental process on way to top All pictures by Emily Harney / Fightography WORCESTER, Mass. (March 11, 2020) - Fresh off his sensational hometown debut last month, Jamaine "The Technician" Ortiz (13-0, 7 KOs) is in the middle of a developmental process that is, hopefully, headed to the top of the 135-pound division by 2022. The 23-year-old Ortiz, who will abdicate his World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth World lightweight title next month when he turns 24 because he'll be overage, headlined a Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES) show February 28th at the famed Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts. Despite fighting for the first time in six months, Ortiz showed no signs of rust, forcingMexican Read more [...]

Teah Decisions Nzau in Front of Packed Crowd in Philly

Teah Decisions Nzau in Philadelphia Robinson stops Nzau in 2!!  Albright decisions Rodgers Umberger and Charles remain undefeated-Jefferson and Parker make successful Debuts  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Philadelphia, PA (March 9, 2020) -This past Saturday night, junior welterweight Samuel Teah won a six-round unanimous decision over Dieumerci Nzau in front of a sold-out crowd at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia. The successful show, which was attended by many members of the boxing community as well as well as WWE superstars, was the inaugural card staged by RDR Promotions. Teah of Philadelphia dropped Nzau in the opening frame with a hard right hand to the head.  Teah never was challenged in the bout that saw him win Read more [...]

One of the best all-time….1988 Olympic silver medalist Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 9, 2020) - By any standards, U.S. Olympian and former unified World heavyweight champion Riddick "Big Daddy" Bowe is inarguably one of the all-time greatest boxers, amateur and professional. Born and raised in the infamous Brownsville section of Brooklyn, New York, which also produced fellow World heavyweight champions Mike Tyson and Shannon Briggs, Bowe started boxing at 13 in the Bedford-Stuyvesant Boxing Association Gym. "I wanted to do everything Muhammad Ali did," Bowe explained why he got into boxing. "He was my idol. I wanted to join the Marines, but I fell in love with boxing and stayed with it. I forgot about the Marines." Bowe developed his craft and became an outstanding boxer, compiling a 104-18 amateur record, Read more [...]

March Badness presents new Main Event challenger March 7 Boxing Night brings in tougher Filipino for Undefeated Griego

(ALBUQUERQUE) Matthew “Diamond Boy” Griego just discovered that Friday’s 10-round Main Event fight will be against an even tougher opponent. Fresquez Productions has announced that Jeronil Borres will face off against Griego in the final boxing match of MARCH BADNESS at Isleta Resort and Casino this Friday night. Borres replaces Ronnie Baldonado who was unable to overcome visa problems in the Philippines. Borres is also from the Philippines but was already training in Los Angeles and has made his way to Albuquerque. Borres has a sparkling record of 14 wins (2 by KO) against just 4 losses with one draw. Albuquerque’s Griego is putting his undefeated record on the line. “It’s a shame that Ronnie couldn’t make it, but Borres is actually a much stronger fighter,” said Lenny Read more [...]

Samuel Teah looks to Continue Winning Ways on Saturday Night at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia

Samuel Teah looks to Continue Winning Ways on Saturday Night at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Philadelphia, PA (March 5 2020) - USBA Junior Welterweight champion Samuel Teah is not taking his opponent, Diemurci Nzau lightly for their scheduled six-round non-title main event the fight this Saturday night at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia. The fight will headline the inaugural card promoted by RDR Promotions. Teah of Philadelphia, who has a record of 16-3-1 with seven knockouts is coming off a 10-round majority decision over Sonny Fredrickson to win the crown in November knows that a win on Saturday night will lead him to a possible big opportunity. "I had a very good training Read more [...]

Sam Clarkson Jr. Squares off Against Israel Duffus for Ring Of Hope’s “Night To Fight” on March 7 in Irving TX

Sam Clarkson Jr. Squares off Against Israel Duffus for Ring Of Hope’s “Night To Fight” on March 7 in Irving TX IRVINE, TX (March 4, 2020) - Fort Worth born-and-bred boxer Sam Clarkson Jr. was highly motivated by the wrong forces growing up. He was heading down dangerous Dallas roads, ones that could potentially not only derail his life, but spoil his boxing talents as well. Before the Cedar HIll native found the sweet science at the age of 17, he was already going in and out of jail. Reflecting on his regressions today, Clarkson Jr. is not proud of his decisions, but he doesn’t regret them either because it made him the stronger. Non-profit organization Read more [...]

Anthony Young to take on Jorge Martin Garcia in eight-round Co-Feature This Saturday night, March 7th at Ballys Atlantic City Hotel and Casino

Atlantic City, NJ (March 4, 2020)-- Local favorite Anthony "Juice" Young will take on Jorge Martin Garcia in the eight-round welterweight co-feature bout, this Saturday night,  March 7th at  Ballys Atlantic City Hotel and Casino. The show, which is promoted by Hard Hitting Promotions will be headlined by a eight-round South Jersey Super Middleweight Showdown between Derrick Webster (28-2, 14 KOs) of Glassboro and Gabriel Pham (11-2, 5 KOs) of Atlantic City Young has a record of 21-2 with eight knockouts.  The 32 year-old Young is a nine-year professional who has wins over Jose Javier Calderon (4-1) and his last bout when he burst into contendership when he stopped former junior middleweight world champion Sadam Ali (27-2) in three rounds on May 4th in Las Vegas. Young Read more [...]

RDR Promotions signs Junior Welterweight Nahir Albright

RDR Promotions signs Junior Welterweight Nahir Albright Albright to take on Andrew Rodgers This Saturday Night at The 2300 Arena  Samuel Teah takes on Diemurci Nzau in main event FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Philadelphia, PA (March 3, 2020) - RDR Promotions is pleased to announce the signing of junior welterweight prospect Nahir Albright. Albright, will be in action this Saturday night when he takes on Andrew Rodgerson the inaugural RDR Promotions card at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia. Albright of Sicklerville, New Jersey has a record of 7-1 with two knockouts. Albright has been a professional for four-years and has quality wins over Dan Murray (1-0), Glenford Nickey (4-1-1) and Roy McGill (6-1).  Read more [...]

Split-T Management’s Diego Pacheco remains perfect with Shutout Unanimous Decision over Oscar Riojas

Split-T Management's Diego Pacheco remains perfect with Shutout Unanimous Decision over Oscar Riojas NEW YORK (March 3, 2020) -This past Saturday night, one of boxing's top prospects remained undefeated as super middleweight Diego Pacheco scored a shutout six-round unanimous decision over 34-fight veteran Oscar Riojas at The Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The 18 year-old Pacheco, who is managed by Split-T Management, took his time against the durable Riojas.  Standing 6'4", Pacheco worked behind a jab that continuously found it's target, for which Pacheco was able to follow with solid right hands.  Pacheco won every round on all three judges scorecards to the tune of 60-54 tallies on all cards. Pacheco Read more [...]

Three-Fight Telecast Also Features Richardson Hitchins and Kevin Newman II in Action

KEITH HUNTER vs. SANJARBEK RAKHMANOV OFFICIAL WEIGHTS, QUOTES AND PHOTOS FOR SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION TOMORROW LIVE ON SHOWTIME®Three-Fight Telecast Also Features Top Mayweather Promotions Prospects Richardson Hitchins and Kevin Newman II in Action at 10:45 p.m. ET/PT from Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas Click HERE For Photos; Dave Mandel/SHOWTIME LAS VEGAS – February 27, 2020 – Undefeated rising super lightweight prospect Keith “The Bounty” Hunter and talented Sanjarbek “War” Rakhmanov both made weight a day before their anticipated rematch Read more [...]

Houston heavyweight boxer Darius Fulghum puts nursing career on hold to pursue Olympic dream

Houston heavyweight boxer Darius Fulghum puts nursing career on hold to pursue Olympic dream COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 25, 2020) - Amateur boxers often take different routes on their personal journeys and Houston heavyweight Darius Fulghum has put his career outside the ring on hold to pursue his boxing dreams. Fulghum was a wrestler in high school back in Killeen, Texas. He started boxing in 2015 and quickly developed a passion for the "Sweet Science," largely because of it being a one-person sport. He didn't need to rely on teammates, preferring to win or lose on his own accord. Although he was talented enough to be a collegiate wrestler, it would have been too much of a financial strain on his family. "I had that competitive itch and was pretty Read more [...]

History awaits Ortiz, Gonzalez Friday in Worcester

FEATHERWEIGHT PROSPECT IRVIN Gonzalez Jr. of Worcester returns home Friday, February 28, 2020 when he battles Yeuri Andujar for a shot at the vacant WBC World Youth Featherweight Title in the co-feature of CES Boxing's upcoming event at The Palladium. Gonzalez is aiming to become just the fourth WBC Youth title-holder in CES Boxing history and only the second U.S.-born fighter to currently reign as Youth champion. He would join his stablemate Jamaine Ortiz, who won the lightweight title in 2019. Worcester, MA (February 25, 2020) – CES Boxing’s long-awaited return to Massachusetts is just 72 hours away as hometown heroes Jamaine Ortiz and Irvin Gonzalez Jr. attempt to make history at The Palladium in downtown Worcester. The east coast’s No. 1 promotion launches its 2020 schedule Read more [...]

Flyweight boxer Anthony Herrera is living the dream

From East LA to Team USA -Flyweight boxer -Anthony Herrera is living the dream COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 20, 2020) - From the mean streets of East Los Angeles to a berth on Team USA is a remarkable achievement for 19-year-old flyweight Anthony Herrera, who recently was selected to be a member of the 2020 Olympic Games Tokyo Boxing Qualification Team. "Since I was very young," Herrera spoke about growing up in East LA, "my parents always kept me in sports. Being so occupied with sports was actually a distraction from what was going on around the city. So, I never had time to get into trouble and my parents kept me away from a bad lifestyle. Once I started boxing, I took it seriously, staying focused and setting goals. I was a little older at that time Read more [...]

Isaac Cruz Scores Upset Win Over ShoBox: The New Generatoin Veteran Thomas Mattice

PHILADELPHIA - February 14, 2020 - Undefeated 21-year-old lightweight prospect Isaac Cruz stunned ShoBox: The New Generation veteran Thomas Mattice in a closely contested majority decision win in the ShoBox main event Friday night from 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pa. Watch the fight highlights HERE Cruz, of Mexico City, rode his superior work rate, a lethal body attack, and his ability to neutralize Mattice's jab to the victory. The judges scored the fight 95-95 and 96-94 twice. Cruz threw an average of 69.4 punches per round, compared to 57.8 punches per round for Mattice. The much shorter Cruz, standing at 5'4" ½, was fearless from the opening bell and held an 82-31 advantage in body punches connected. Mattice, 5'8" ½, was also out-jabbed 34-30. Making his sixth appearance Read more [...]

Caleb Plant Delivers Sterling Performance in Front of Hometown Fans, Stopping Vnicent Feigenbutz

Nashville, Tenn. (February 15, 2020) - Fighting in front of a raucous hometown crowd for the first time in his professional career, undefeated IBF Super Middleweight World Champion Caleb “Sweethands” Plant (20-0, 12 KOs) put on a show. Plant dominated mandatory challenger Vincent Feigenbutz (31-3, 28 KOs) of Germany, scoring a 10th-round TKO Saturday night in the FOX PBC Fight Night main event and on FOX Deportes from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Plant, who grew up in neighboring Ashland City, successfully made the second defense of the world title he won in January 2019 with a thrilling 12-round unanimous decision over then-titlist Jose Uzcategui. “Sweethands” lived up to his moniker, breaking down Germany’s Feigenbutz before putting him away. “I was super fueled Read more [...]