Västerås, Sweden (Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015) – Belgian super welterweight Sheldon Moore (15-3-1, 10 KOs) made his Uprising Promotions debut on Saturday, earning a unanimous decision over a game Lukasz Janik (14-15-1, 8 KOs) in Sweden. The fight was held at the Rocklunda Hall in Västerås, with all three judges seeing it 60-54 in favor of Moore.

“Sheldon gave his opponent a boxing exhibition, as he dominated from round one to round six,” said Ronson Frank, President of Uprising Promotions. “I am very pleased with his performance and am looking forward to building off this for his December 12th date for the two WBC regional belts.”

On the December 12th date that Frank referenced, Moore will meet Islam Teffahi (17-5-2, 5 KOs) for the WBC International Silver and WBC Francophone Super Welterweight titles at the Centre sportif des Ascenseurs in Le Roeulx, Belgium.

“I feel great. That was a tough guy,” Moore remarked after defeating Janik tonight. “He was a tough, durable opponent. He wasn’t here to lose. He tried hard. I was just smarter and faster than him, and it showed up on the scorecards.”

Moore came out in the first round and worked well behind a consistently effective jab that set the table for the six-frame encounter.

“I’ve been blessed with a beautiful left hand, a beautiful jab,” Moore stated. “We’ve been working on that.”

In the second round, Moore began to follow up the jab with a right hand over the top, showing good poise and calmness against an awkwardly aggressive opponent. In the middle frames, he got busier, timing his advances well and getting to the action first amid exchanges. He also began to show movement that frustrated Janik, particularly when he displayed his quickness at the point of impact by planting and stepping into his combinations while he changed levels. The Belgian was also very sound defensively, blocking some winging shots from Janik throughout the contest that mostly hit his gloves and forearms.

In the sixth and final round, Moore turned up the volume even further, firing more numbers and backing up Janik in the opening minute with a well-constructed burst. He found his best rhythm in that last frame as well, finishing off a dominant shutout victory to make it a successful debut under the Uprising Promotions banner.

With Moore taking no damage on Saturday, he is now all set for his December 12th bout in his native country of Belgium for the WBC International Silver and WBC Francophone Super Welterweight belts.

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Tyson Fury ended the decade long Heavyweight title reign of Wladimir Klitschko by winning a 12-round unanimous decision at the Esprit Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany.

It was a jab-fest early with not much going on.  Fury was slightly more aggressive.  In round five, Klitschko was cut under the left eye from an accidental headbutt.

In round nine, Klitschko landed a big right but he was out done as he was drilled with punishing left hook.  It was more of the same as Fury’s movement would befuddle Klitschko.  Klitschko was cut in three places including around both eyes and his forehead.  Fury landed a a huge left hook in round eleven, but that round advantage was done in by Fury being docked a point for hitting behind the head.  Klitschko had his best round in the final round as he got in some good left hooks but it was too little, too late as Fury lifted the titles and ended the decade reign of Klitschko.

Fury won by scores of 116-111 and 115-112 twice and is now 25-0.  Klitschko is 64-4.

Jermall Charlo retained the IBF Jr. Middleweight title with a 4th round stoppage over Wilky Campfort in Dallas, Texas.

In round two. Charlo dropped Campfort with a stiff jab. In round three, Charlo landed a right to the head that put Campfort on the canvas for a second time. In round four, it was a combination that sent Campfort to a knee. Campfort got to his feet but he said he could not see and the fight was stopped at 1:16 of round four.

Charlo, 154 lbs of Houston, TX is 23-0 with 18 knockouts. Campfort, 153.2 lbs of Tampa, FL is 21-2.

Errol Spence remained perfect with a 5th round stoppage over Alejandro Barrera in a scheduled 12-round Welterweight bout.

In round five, Spence dropped Barrera with a series of body shots in the corner. Spence finished the fight with a series of punches on a bloody Barrera and the fight was stopped just as Barrera fell to the canvas at 46 seconds of round three.

Spence of Desoto, TX is 19-0 with 16 knockouts. Barrera of Monterrey, MX 26-3.

Erickson Lubin scored an explosive second round stoppage over Alexis Camacho in a scheduled 8-round Jr, Middleweight bout.

Lubin dropped Camacho in round one with a right hook to the side of the head. In round two, Lubin landed a perfect right hand that sent Camacho down for the ten count at 42 seconds in round two.

Lubin, 154.4 lbs of Orlando, FL is 13-0 with 10 knockouts. Camacho, 153 lbs of Monterrey, MX is 21-6.

Eddie Ramirez won a 8-round unanimous decision over Balil Mahasin in a Super Lightweight bout.

Ramirez, 141.6 lbs of Aurora, IL won by scores of 78-74 and 77-75 twice and is now 12-0. Mahasin, 141.8 lbs of Oakland, CA is 7-2-1.

Ryan Karl scored a 5th round stoppage over Ken Alvarez in a scheduled 6-round Super Welterweight bout

Karl dropped Alvarez seconds into the fight with a left hook. In round three, Karl sent Alvarez to the canvas with a left. In round five, It was a right that sent Alvarez to the deck and the corner stopped the fight at 2:45 of round five.

Karl, 140.8 lbs of Brennan, TX is 11-0 with 8 knockouts. Alvarez, 141.6 lbs of Dominican Republic is 7-3-2.

Steve Lovett won via 2nd round disqualification over Samuel Miller in a scheduled 6-round Light Heavyweight bput.

Miller was tossed from the fight after being docked 3 points for low blows and then a 4th low blow ended the fight at 2:13 of round two.

Lovett, 177 lbs of New South Wales, AUS is 15-0. Miller, 177.2 lbs of Colombia is 29-13.

John Molina scored a 3rd round stoppage over Jorge Romero in a scheduled 8-round Welterweight bout.

Molina landed a hard right that hurt Romero in round three. Molina landed a hard combination that forced the fight to be stopped at 47 seconds of round three.

Molina, 142.6 lbs of Covina, CA is 28-6 with 23 knockouts. Romero, 143.2 lbs of Culican, MX is 24-11.

Follow all the action Live as IBF/WBA/WBO Heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko defends his titles against undefeated Tyson Fury.  The fight begins at 4:45 PM ET / 1:45 PM PT / 9:45 PM in England / 10:45 PM in Germany-AUTOMATIC BROWSER REFRESH

National Anthems Done

Round 1 Fury fighting at a distance..Fury lands a jab..

Round 2 Klitschko lands a jab and a jab to the body..Fury gets in a left..Klitschko lands a left

Round 3 Fury goes southpaw…and holding hands behind his back…

Round 4 Fury being more aggressive..Right from Klitschko and a left

Round 5 Klitschko cut under his left eye…Fury lands a body shot..Right..

Round 6 Fury lands a jab…

Round 7 Fury gets in a right..

Round 8 Good jab from Fury..Good jab from Klitschko..Another good jab..

Round 9 2 hard rights from Klitschko…Little left from Fury..2 body punches..Big left hook..Klitschko cut from the forehead..Little right from Klitschko

Round 10 Jab to body from Klitschko..

Round 11 Fury lands little shots on the inside..Body shot…head shot..Klitschko outside his right eye..Big left hook..POINT DEDUCTED FROM FURY FOR RABBIT PUNCHES

Round 12 Hard left from Fury..Good right from Klitschko…Left hook…leaping left hook..left hook

115-112, 115-112, 116-111 FOR THE NEW CHAMPION TYSON FURY

IBF Super Middleweight World Championship
James DeGale – 167 ¼ Pounds
Lucian Bute – 167 ½ Pounds
WBC Light Heavyweight World Title Eliminator
Eleider Alvarez – 174 ¾ Pounds
Isaac Chilemba – 173 ½ Pounds
SHOWTIME BOXING ON SHO EXTREME® (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Super Lightweight Bout – 10 Rounds
Amir Imam – 139 ½ Pounds
Adrian Granados – 139 ½ Pounds
Heavyweight Bout – 10 Rounds
Oscar Rivas – 240 ½ Pounds
Joey Abell – 236 ½ Pounds
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The event, billed as “THE RECLAMATION”, is a presentation of Vidéotron in collaboration with Mise-O-Jeu. Tickets are on sale at the Vidéotron Centre box office, on www.ticketmaster.ca, at GYM (514) 383-0666, at InterBox (450) 645-1077 or at Champion boxing club (514) 376-0980.

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TORONTO (November 27, 2015) — Fight Network, the world’s premier 24/7 television channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, presents a live broadcast of KSW 33: Khalidov vs. Materla from Tauron Arena in Krakow, Poland this Saturday, November 28 at 2 p.m. ET.

KSW 33 will air live in the U.S. on Cablevision’s Optimum TV, Suddenlink Communications, Grande Communications, Shentel Cable and Armstrong Cable, nationwide in Canada, Roku devices across North America, and globally in over 30 countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Two of Poland’s top fighters will collide in the main event for the KSW middleweight championship, as Michal Materla (22-4) looks to snap Mamed Khalidov (30-4-2)’s 11-fight unbeaten run. Meanwhile, in the co-headliner, Michal Kita (16-7) clashes with Polish countryman Karol Bedorf (12-2) for the KSW heavyweight title. The KSW featherweight crown is also up for grabs as Artur Sowinski (15-7) faces Japanese export Kleber Koike Erbst (18-3-1).

In other featured bouts, Brazil’s Maiquel Falcao (35-7) meets Turkey’s Aziz Karaoglu (8-6) in a middleweight matchup, undefeated Polish prospect Kararzyna Lubonska (3-0) takes on Brazil’s Ariane Lipski (5-3) in a women’s flyweight showdown, Lukasz Chlewicki (12-4-1) battles Bartiomej Kurczewski (9-5) in a clash of Polish lightweights, Poland’s Kamil Szymuszowski (13-4) tangles with Germany’s David Zawada (11-2) in a welterweight pairing, plus Anzor Azhiev (5-2) and Vaso Bakocevic (21-9-1) cross paths in a featherweight tilt.

Before the spotlight is shined on Poland, Fight Network will air the live UFC Fight Night™: Henderson vs. Masvidal main card from Seoul, South Koreaexclusively in Canada at 8 a.m. ET. Encores will air in primetime at 9 p.m. ET and 10 p.m. PT for viewers on the West Coast.

In the main event, former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson (22-5) seeks his second straight win at 170 pounds opposite battle-tested veteran Jorge Masvidal (29-9). Local welterweight superstar Dong Hyun Kim (20-3-1, 1NC) competes in the co-feature against late replacement Dominic Waters (9-3). Rounding out the main card, Yoshihiro Akiyama (14-5, 2NC) returns to South Korea for the first time since 2007 for a welterweight matchup with undefeated grappling ace Alberto Mina (11-0), while explosive South Korean knockout artist Doo Ho Choi (12-1) looks to build on an impressive promotional debut last November when he faces off with fellow featherweight Sam Sicilia (15-5), who carries a two-fight winning streak into the bout.

In addition to all the live events, Fight Network is the destination for UFC library content, specials and series, including UFC Unleashed, UFC Now, UFC Ultimate Insider and classic UFC PPV events.

This Sunday, Nov. 29 at 9 p.m. ET, catch a full encore presentation of UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez from October 2010 in Anaheim, Calif., headlined by a showdown between champion Brock Lesnar and challenger Cain Velasquez for the UFC heavyweight championship, plus Jake Shields makes his UFC debut against Martin Kampmann, The Ultimate Fighter 1 winner Diego Sanchez collides with Paulo Thiago, pioneer Tito Ortiz clashes with former pupil Matt Hamill,and Brendan Schaub battles Gabriel Gonzaga in heavyweight action.

The full card for UFC Fight Night™: Henderson vs. Masvidal includes:

Main Card (Live on Fight Network, 8 a.m. ET):
-Benson Henderson (22-5) vs. Jorge Masvidal (29-9)
-Dong Hyun Kim (20-3-1, 1NC) vs. Dominic Waters (9-3)
-Yoshihiro Akiyama (14-5, 2NC) vs. Alberto Mina (11-0)
-Doo Ho Choi (12-1) vs. Sam Sicilia (15-5)

Preliminary Card (Live on UFC Fight Pass, 5 a.m. ET):
-Dongi Yang (12-3) vs. Jake Collier (9-2)
-Yui Chul Nam (18-5-1) vs. Mike De La Torre (13-5, 1NC)
-Tae Hyun Bang (17-9) vs. Leo Kuntz (17-2-1)
-Seohee Ham (15-6) vs. Cortney Casey (4-2)
-Yao Zhikui (2-3) vs. Fredy Serrano (2-0)
-Ning Guangyou (6-2-1) vs. Marco Beltran (6-4)
-Dominique Steele (13-6) vs. Dong Hyun Kim (13-6)

For a full listing of Fight Network’s broadcast schedule, please visit www.fightnetwork.com, follow us on Twitter @fightnet, become a fan on Facebook and visit us on Instagram @fightnet.

Parsippany, New Jersey (November 27, 2015) – On Friday night, December 11, GH3 Promotions will present an outstanding night of professional boxing at the Parsippany PAL in Parsippany, New Jersey.

In the main event, exciting Light Heavyweight, Jerry “The Kings Son” Odom will take on Michael Mitchell in a bout scheduled for 8-rounds.

Odom of Bowie, Maryland has a record of 13-2, with 12 knockouts.

The 22 year-old Odom won his first twelve bouts, which was highlighted by a thrilling 7th round stoppage over previously undefeated Vilier Quinonez on July 25, 2014. Odom rebounded from his first defeat, which was a controversial disqualification to Andrew Hernandez to comeback and destroy Hernandez in the first round of their March 13, 2015 rematch. The Quinonez and Hernandez rematch bouts where nationally televised on ShoBox: The New Generation.

In his last bout, Odom was stopped in three rounds by Samuel Clarkson on July 17, 2015 in Bethlehem, PA.

Mitchell of Paterson, New Jersey has a record of 3-6-2 with 1 knockout.

Mitchell has faced five undefeated fighters which includes his last fight when he lost a decision to Meng Fanlong on September 26 in Beach Haven, NJ

In the 6-round co-feature, Ian Green (8-0,6 KO’s) of Paterson, New Jersey will look to stay undefeated in a 6-round Middleweight bout against Jamie Campbell (11-10, 8 KO’s) of London, England.

Green, who was a top amateur prospect has looked great as he has started his professional career flawlessly. He is coming off 1st round stoppage over Travis Dickinson on November 14th in Springfield, VA.

Campbell won his first ten bouts. He has faced world champions Danny Jacobs, Anthony Dirrell and Hall of Famer, Virgil Hill.

In his last bout, Campbell was stopped in 2 rounds by Mike Gavronski on October 13th in Shelton, Washington.

In 6-round bouts:

Arturo Trujillo (7-0, 3 KO’s) of Reading, PA will take on an opponent to be announced in a Welterweight bout.

In 4-round bouts:

DeLorien Caraway (5-0, 4 KO’s) of Minnesota will see action in a Welterweight fight.

Oscar Bonilla (3-1-2) of Brodgeport, CT will fight Bienvenido Diaz (2-1, 2 KO’s) of Prospect Park, NJ in a Lightweight bout.

Hector Frometa (1-0) of Miami, FL will take on Drew Morais (1-4-1) of Southgate, MI in a Welterweight bout.

Leon Johnson (1-0, 1 KO) of Paterson, NJ will fight Rex Harris (1-3, 1 KO) of Harrisburg, PA in a Cruiserweight fight.

Hakim Bryant (5-0, 4 KO’s) of Asbury Park, NJ will take on an opponent to be named in a Middleweight bout.

Cassius Chaney (5-0, 3 KO’s) of Bridgeport, CT will take on an opponent to be named in Heavyweight bout.

Dustin Fleischer (5-0, 5 KO’s) of Monmouth Beach, NJ will take on an opponent to be named in a Welterweight bout.

There will be 8 amateur bouts that will precede the professional show that will feature standouts Vito Mielnicki Jr., Malik Nelson, Dwyke Flemmings, Kevin Bonilla, Rajohn Chance and Armani Macphall.

Tickets can be purchased for $125, $100, $75 and $50 by calling 862-223-9487

Saturday’s HBO World Championship Boxing telecast begins at 4:45 p.m. (ET/PT).

In a 12-round heavyweight championship bout, champion Wladimir Klitschko will take on Tyson Fury.

Official Weights from Germany:
Wladimir Klitschko: 245.3 lbs.
Tyson Fury: 246.4 lbs.

Join the conversation on Twitter: #KlitschkoFury

Toronto – Fight Network, the world’s premier 24/7 television channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, presents extensive coverage of UFC Fight Night™: Henderson vs. Masvidal this Saturday, November 28 from Olympic Gymnastics Arena in Seoul, South Korea.

Fight Network will air the live UFC Fight Night™: Henderson vs. Masvidal main card exclusively in Canada at 8 a.m. ET. Encores will air in primetime at 9 p.m. ET and 10 p.m. PT for viewers on the West Coast.

In the main event, former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson (22-5) seeks his second straight win at 170 pounds opposite battle-tested veteran Jorge Masvidal (29-9). Local welterweight superstar Dong Hyun Kim (20-3-1, 1NC) competes in the co-feature against late replacement Dominic Waters (9-3). Rounding out the main card, Yoshihiro Akiyama (14-5, 2NC) returns to South Korea for the first time since 2007 for a welterweight matchup with undefeated grappling ace Alberto Mina (11-0), while explosive South Korean knockout artist Doo Ho Choi (12-1) looks to build on an impressive promotional debut last November when he faces off with fellow featherweight Sam Sicilia (15-5), who carries a two-fight winning streak into the bout.

On Thursday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. ET, Fight Network premieres a one-hour UFC® Fight Night Seoul Pre-Show, which features previews, predictions and analysis for the event, and also serves as a lead-in to the live prelims.

In addition to all the live events, Fight Network is the destination for UFC library content, specials and series, including UFC Unleashed, UFC Now, UFC Ultimate Insider and classic UFC PPV events.

This Sunday, Nov. 29 at 9 p.m. ET, catch a full encore presentation of UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez from October 2010 in Anaheim, Calif., headlined by a showdown between champion Brock Lesnar and challenger Cain Velasquez for the UFC heavyweight championship, plus Jake Shields makes his UFC debut against Martin Kampmann, The Ultimate Fighter 1 winner Diego Sanchez collides with Paulo Thiago, pioneer Tito Ortiz clashes with former pupil Matt Hamill, and Brendan Schaub battles Gabriel Gonzaga in heavyweight action.

The full card for UFC Fight Night™: Henderson vs. Masvidal includes:

Main Card (Live on Fight Network, 8 a.m. ET):
-Benson Henderson (22-5) vs. Jorge Masvidal (29-9)
-Dong Hyun Kim (20-3-1, 1NC) vs. Dominic Waters (9-3)
-Yoshihiro Akiyama (14-5, 2NC) vs. Alberto Mina (11-0)
-Doo Ho Choi (12-1) vs. Sam Sicilia (15-5)

Preliminary Card (Live on UFC Fight Pass, 5 a.m. ET):
-Dongi Yang (12-3) vs. Jake Collier (9-2)
-Yui Chul Nam (18-5-1) vs. Mike De La Torre (13-5, 1NC)
-Tae Hyun Bang (17-9) vs. Leo Kuntz (17-2-1)
-Seohee Ham (15-6) vs. Cortney Casey (4-2)
-Yao Zhikui (2-3) vs. Fredy Serrano (2-0)
-Ning Guangyou (6-2-1) vs. Marco Beltran (6-4)
-Dominique Steele (13-6) vs. Dong Hyun Kim (13-6)

For a full listing of Fight Network’s broadcast schedule, please visit www.fightnetwork.com, follow us on Twitter @fightnet, become a fan on Facebook and visit us on Instagram @fightnet.

QUEBEC CITY, Canada (Nov. 26, 2015) – Undefeated WBC No. 1 ranked super lightweight Amir Imam (18-0, 15 KOs) and Adrian Granados (16-4-2, 11 KOs) faced off on Thursday ahead of their 10-round bout on Saturday, Nov. 28, on SHOWTIME BOXING on SHO EXTREME.

The SHOWTIME BOXING on SHO EXTREME telecast begins live at 9 p.m. ET/PT from the Vidéotron Centre in Quebec City prior to that evening’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast. In the SHO EXTREME opener, undefeated heavyweight and former international amateur star Oscar Rivas (17-0, 12 KOs) will face Joey Abell (31-8, 29 KOs) in a 10-round bout.

IBF Super Middleweight World Champion James DeGale (21-1, 14 KOs) will defend his belt against former 168-pound champ Lucian Bute (32-2, 25 KOs) in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING live on SHOWTIME® (11 p.m. ET/PT). In the co-feature, the WBC’s No. 1-ranked 175-pound fighter Isaac Chilemba (24-2-2, 10 KOs) will square off with No. 2-ranked Eleider Alvarez (18-0, 10 KOs) in a light heavyweight world title eliminator for the right to face WBC Champion Adonis Stevenson.

Here is what the SHO EXTREME participants had to say on Thursday:

AMIR IMAM

“I know I’m taking a risk by taking this fight but I’m going to take advantage of this. I really don’t need rest because I’m in the gym anyway. So let’s just get this fight out of the way and I’ll just wait for the world title fight.

“I don’t feel pressure. I know what I jumped into when I got into this professional boxing game, and I have a good team around me. We’re a tight circle and very strong, and when the opportunities come, I’ll be ready to take advantage of it.

“People are talking about me wanting to fight Errol Spence and getting revenge (on a past U.S. Olympic boxing trials loss). I don’t have revenge on my mind. I mean, we could definitely do it when I move up a weight class, but right now I’m focused on a 140-pound title shot. I want that title shot in early 2016 against (current WBC world champion) Viktor Postol.

“(Postol) is a good fighter and he got the title for a reason, but you can’t hide and run for too long and my time is coming next year. You get one defense and then it’s all me. It’s all Young Master.”

ADRIAN GRANADOS

“I would say this is the biggest fight of my career. It’s going to be a great fight and I’m looking forward to a great night.

“(Imam’s) got a lot of tools and he’s very talented. We’ll take it round by round and make adjustments as the fight goes.

“I’ve rebounded well. I’m not satisfied with the way my career has gone and had a lot of bad decisions and management problems. I wasn’t brought along like my opponent was. But it’s helped me grow some thick skin and attributes to why I’m here today.

“I’ve faced tough fighters before and it’s not the first time I’ve been the underdog. I will pull off this upset.

“I’m looking to shock the boxing world on Saturday night.”

OSCAR RIVAS

“My strength is my speed and the way I put pressure on my opponent. So I’m going after (Abell) and will put a lot of pressure on him until he falls.

“I’m so thrilled and elated to fight again on a big stage. I fought on ShoBox in my last fight and it was amazing. It’s so important for me to get seen so I can fulfill my dream and get into the top 10 in my division.

“This is the biggest fight of my career and the biggest opportunity I’ve ever had. I just want to make sure I grab it and look spectacular.”

STACY McKINLEY, Imam’s manager and trainer

“I can’t find anything we need to work on. Amir is strong and technically sound and he’s getting more experienced every time he fights. He’s a devastating puncher. He’s the full package and that’s very tough to find. They don’t come around too often.

“I’d like him to fight Adrien Broner next year. I’d like to fight all the guys and unify all the titles next year. Boxing is going to need a new superstar now that Floyd Mayweather is gone, and we’re not going to wait 15 years to make another one. I think Amir unifies all the titles at 140 and 147, then we’d have our new superstar within 36 months.

“He has to use his jab to win on Saturday. He’s got a beautiful jab, the best jab in boxing. And everything has to come right behind it.”

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The event, billed as “THE RECLAMATION”, is a presentation of Vidéotron in collaboration with Mise-O-Jeu. Tickets are on sale at the Vidéotron Centre box office, on www.ticketmaster.ca, at GYM (514) 383-0666, at InterBox (450) 645-1077 or at Champion boxing club (514) 376-0980.

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Welsh super-welterweight wonder Liam Williams returns from a year in the wilderness next month anxious to renew his rivalry with current WBO World Champion Liam Smith.

The 23 year old from Clydach Vale in the Rhondda Valley loomed as mandatory challenger when Scouser Smith reigned on the domestic throne earlier this year but hand injuries have prevented a salivating British and Commonwealth unifier from coming to fruition.

Suitably mended, the Gary Lockett trained box-fighter intends reminding Smith that he’s chasing his tail when the pair go head-to-head on Frank Warren’s mammoth ‘X-Mas Cracker’ bill at Manchester Arena on December 19th.

‘If a world title shot with Liam Smith was offered to me, I’d take it tomorrow,’ says Williams who hopes to add the vacant British title to his Commonwealth strap when he confronts Paisley’s Kris Carslaw.

‘Liam’s a very classy fighter, I’ve a lot of respect for him and his team but I believe I’m just as good, if not better.

‘I was pretty impressed with the way he FINISHED his world title fight with John Thompson in October but there’s things I saw earlier in the fight that give me confidence that I can open him up.’

‘Beefy’ is a fight I look forward to and believe I will win but I’m in boxing for one reason and that’s to make as much money as I can. As long as I don’t have to wait too long, I’m happy to let it stew while interest builds …..but not for too long!’

Unbeaten in 13 (one technical draw) since entering the pros, aged just 18 back in November 2011, the former six times British junior champion’s Commonwealth coronation came courtesy of a sizzling 168 second demolition of ex ABA champion Michael Lomax in November 2014.

Liam says: ‘To be honest, I expected a far more competitive fight. I let Lomax lead off but he had nothing on his punches so I just went for it.

‘I was on a really good run in 2014, so it’s been very frustrating to have been out since. I’ve had two operations on my right hand – one in December, one in August – and now I’m ready to get back into action again, I can’t wait.”

Besides, the 5ft10 ex-roofer hasn’t been profligating.

‘In the year away, I’ve matured in strength and confidence,’ he insists.

‘There was a stage when I thought I may never fight again so the time out has made me appreciate the sport more and now I’m really enjoying my training.’

The mobile, well schooled ex Team GB squad member dives straight back into the line of fire against Scottish hard case Carslaw who, despite sharing canvas with the likes of Matty Hall, Brian Rose and current continental middleweight king Michel Soro, has never been stopped in an eight year, 27 fight pro career.

‘I think a lot of people underestimate Kris but I certainly aren’t. I’ve been working my ass off every day for three or four months now. I’ve my first baby due on February 10th so that gives me real motivation. It will be great to relax and enjoy myself over Christmas with the British title as a present,” says Williams.

‘Carslaw’s very tough and durable and I’d be surprised if he’s not around for the full 12 rounds. He’s very awkward, very dangerous with his head I hear so I’ll be looking at controlled aggression, keeping my work clean, rather than chasing a knockout.

‘But I expect to win convincingly. I’ve youth on my side plus I’m faster, punch harder and move better. I’m superior in every department. I expect to be challenging Liam Smith inside the next 12 months.’

Frank Warren’s end of year title extravaganza ‘X-Mas Cracker’ is headlined by two massive world title showdowns with WBO World Middleweight Champion Andy Lee defending his title against Billy Joe Saunders and WBO World Super-Welterweight Champion Liam Smith making his first title defence against Jimmy Kelly. A staggering SIX further titles are on the line with Mitchell Smith defending his WBO Intercontinental Super-Featherweight title against George Jupp; Paul Butler challenges for the Vacant WBO European Super-Flyweight Championship against Silvio Olteanu; Tommy Langford defends his WBO Intercontinental Middleweight Championship; Commonwealth Super-Welterweight Champion Liam Williams and Kris Carslaw clash with the Vacant British title also on the line; Jack Catterall defends his WBO Intercontinental Super-Lightweight Championship, and Adrian Gonzalez defends his WBO Intercontinental Lightweight Championship. The undercard features Merseyside favourite Derry Mathews in an eight-round contest ahead of his WBO World Lightweight title challenge against Terry Flanagan in February, Indian superstar Vijender Singh and top Manchester prospects Jack Flattley and Dale Coyne.

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LONDON (26 NOVEMBER) Carshalton’s Lenny Daws aims to become European super-lightweight champion at the second time of asking on December 5 at the Westcroft Leisure Centre, just a stone’s throw from his home, and is adamant he’ll leave nothing to chance.

The 36-year-old fought for the European title in 2013, when he dropped a controversial 12-round decision to Michele Di Rocco in Italy, but has won five on the spin since and goes into his December 5 contest with Spain’s Ruben Nieto full of confidence.

“I’m over the moon to be getting another shot,” he said. “I knew after the controversial first shot that I’d probably get another opportunity at some point, so long as I kept on winning. To have it in the UK, and have it in my hometown, is just unbelievable, though. It’s an amazing thing.

“When we picked up the EU title in November, we knew what our target was and we knew it wouldn’t be long. I’ve had to stay patient, I’ve had to bide my time, but it’s here now.

“Di Rocco held us up for a while and I knew he didn’t fancy it, but he got his big opportunity and vacated the title, which was great for us.

“It’s down to me now to push on and do the business against Rubeno Nieto. I know he’s going to be a tough opponent. He’s going to come to win. I have to be on my A-game.”

Madrid’s Nieto has won 16 of 17 professional fights, ending eight of them within the scheduled distance, and he too lost a close and contentious decision to Di Rocco in a European title fight last October. The 32-year-old is also, like Daws, a former EU super-lightweight champion, having beaten Jean Pierre Bauwens in 2013 to win the belt.

“I’ve watched a few of his fights,” said Lenny. “I watched his fight with Di Rocco to see how he copes over the 12 rounds. He’s a very busy fighter at times. It will make for a very exciting fight.

“His fight with Di Rocco was fairly close, but, because it took place in Nieto’s country, the scorecards were closer than they should have been. Nieto was put over twice and I can’t see how Di Rocco was only one point up on the scorecards. I just don’t know how they saw it that way. I thought Di Rocco did enough to nick the fight. It wasn’t as close as they made it out to be.”

In a battle of two fighters with extraordinary work-rates and fitness levels, Daws knows his ability to out-throw and out-land Nieto could prove crucial on the night.

“We know I’ve got to be busy and we know I’ve got to be at my best to beat Nieto,” said Daws, 30-3-2 (11 KOs). “And I know I will be.

“He puts a bit of pressure on, he comes forward and he doesn’t like to take a backward step. But that’s about it. Other than that, there’s not much to report.

“Should he change tactics on the night, we’ll suss him out round-by-round and adapt to what he tries to do. I’m sure we’ll be able to work him out fairly quickly.

“We’re expecting him to fight at a high pace and be busy. He’s fighting in my country, so he knows he has to be active and make a statement. He won’t be able to just cruise through the rounds. He knows he’s got to put it on me.

“It will boil down to fitness in the end. As it goes on, I tend to get stronger. I’ve had more 12-round fights than he has and I’ve got experience over him, which should play its part late in the fight. I need to use all the experience I’ve got. He’s only had half the amount of fights I’ve had. I’ll use that to my advantage and make him feel out of his depth.”

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TRENTON, NJ (November 25, 2015) – Juan Dominguez (19-0, 13 KOs) and Yenifel “Lightning” Vicente (27-3-2, 19 KOs) will meet in a 10-round featherweight showdown that headlines Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 and BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes, Tuesday, December 8 from Sun National Bank Center in Trenton, New Jersey with televised coverage beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

Additional televised action features unbeaten cruiserweight Keith “Machine Gun” Tapia (16-0, 11 KOs) battling Garrett Wilson (16-9-1, 9 KOs) and undefeated rising middleweight prospect Immanuwel Aleem (14-0, 9 KOs) facing Carlos Galvan (11-3-1, 10 KOs) in an eight round bout.

“I am very motivated by this fight and this opportunity,” said Dominguez. “The preparation has been tremendous and I am going to show all of my skills in the ring. I want a world title fight and this is another obstacle in my way.”

“I know I have a very tough opponent in front of me and that is why I am preparing harder than ever,” said Vicente. “I will be ready for anything Dominguez throws at me. This will be an action-packed fight.”

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by King’s Promotions, are priced at $70, $50 and $30, not including applicable fees, and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased HERE. at the Sun National Bank Center box office or by calling 800-298-4200.

Born in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic but fighting out of Brooklyn, Dominguez looks to finish out 2015 with his undefeated record intact and 20 pro wins to his name. This would mark three straight wins in 2015 after he defeated Carlos Rodriguez in February and Mario Macia in May. Prior to 2015, the 29-year-old has picked up victories over German Meraz, Camilo Perez and Jhon Alberto Molina.

The 29-year-old Vicente enters his December 8 bout with two straight victories after knocking out Reynaldo Villamizar and Manuel de los Reyes Herrera. He was undefeated in 26 professional fights before making his U.S. debut in 2012. Born in the Dominican Republic but fighting out of Miami, Vicente will surely be the stiffest challenge yet for the unbeaten Dominguez.

An undefeated prospect out of Santurce, Puerto Rico, Tapia is quickly rising to contender status in the cruiserweight division. Tapia turned pro in 2011 and made his U.S. debut with a first round knockout over Rafael Valenzuela. The 25-year-old has had a busy 2015, picking up four victories inside of the distance including his most recent triumph, a first-round stoppage of Anthony Caputo Smith. He will be opposed by the 33-year-old Wilson out of Philadelphia who enters this fight on a three-bout win streak.

An undefeated prospect out of East Meadow, New York but fighting out of Richmond, Virginia, Aleem comes off of a dominant victory over Oscar Riojas in September. The 22-year-old has racked up three victories in 2015 and will look to end the year in style when he takes on the 24-year-old Galvan.

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QUEBEC CITY, Canada (Nov. 25, 2015) – Boldly predicting at least a sixth-round finish against hometown favorite Lucian Bute, a confident James DeGale held his IBF Super Middleweight World Championship belt high over his head during the main event press conference in advance of Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING event.

“Gonna be six rounds, but it may be three,” DeGale repeated over and over as the fighters concluded their final shots for a packed room of media members on Wednesday at the Le Bonne Entente Hotel. DeGale (21-1, 14 KOs), from London, England, defends against the popular former 168-pound world champion Bute (32-2, 25 KOs), of Montreal, this Saturday from the Vidéotron Centre in Quebec City, live on SHOWTIME at 11 p.m. ET/PT.

Also participating in the press conference were the two top ranked light heavyweights facing off in the co-feature. WBC’s No. 1-ranked 175-pound fighter Isaac Chilemba (24-2-2, 10 KOs), of Montreal, meets unbeaten, No. 2-ranked Eleider Alvarez (18-0, 10 KOs), of Johannesburg, South Africa, in a light heavyweight world title eliminator. The winner earns the right to become the mandatory challenger for WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion Adonis Stevenson, who is expected to be in attendance on Saturday night.

NOTE: A new opponent was announced on Wednesday for heavyweight Oscar Rivas (17-0, 12 KOs), of Montreal. Joey Abell (31-8, 29 KOs), of Champlin, Minn., will square off with the undefeated heavyweight in the 10-round opening bout of SHOWTIME BOXING on SHO EXTREME.

Here is what the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING participants had to say on Wednesday:

JAMES DeGALE

“It’s on – fight time is finally here. I feel like a beast.

“They think it’s going to be a boxing match, but it will be a destruction. It will be explosive. Three rounds – place your bets. Trust me.

“I fought the best super middleweight southpaw out there in Andre Dirrell and look what I did to him. Once he feels my power that will be it. I’m going to start fast and throw loads of punches.

“I watched him against Carl Froch, watched him against (Librado) Andrade. He’s great in the center of the ring, but I’m not going to stand there. It won’t be a chess match. I’ll start fast and we’ll see how he takes it.

“Carl exposed him and I’ll finish him. But I don’t care about Carl Froch – he’s old. I’m the new champion. If he wants this belt, he’ll have to come get it.

“I’m an old school fighter – I don’t mind travelling to fight in my opponents’ hometown.

“He was a great champion who has fought some great fighters so I should get kudos when I beat him.”

LUCIAN BUTE

“It’s a great opportunity to fight for my old belt in front of my hometown fans. I think they’ll push me toward the victory. I’m looking forward to becoming world champion again.

“I think he’s the best super middleweight in the world right now, but I’m very confident in myself.

“I had a great camp. I’m just ready to become world champion again.

“I’m healthy, I feel great physically. I have the power to knock him out and the skills to box him.

“Now I have a chance to take back my belt against another English fighter.”

JIM McDONNELL, DeGale’s Trainer

“I’ve tried to come back and do what Lucian has done and it’s not easy. Tune in on Saturday night because what I’ve got is special, and you’ll enjoy what you see.

“It’s tough to win your world title back. I respect Lucian for trying, but James is a world class fighter. He’s ready for everything.”

HOWARD GRANT, Bute’s Trainer

“We did everything we had to do. Lucian is 100 percent prepared to surprise everyone on Saturday. Lucian knows what wearing that belt is all about – he wore it for about five years and he’s coming on Saturday to take it back to where it belongs.”

ELEIDER ALVAREZ

“This is my chance right now. I’m hungry and I’ve done everything I had to do to have the best camp possible for this fight. I’m facing a very intelligent boxer who is technically excellent. But I’ve always said that if I don’t face the best, then I will stay an ordinary boxer. So I must face the best, to be the best.

“When I wake up on Sunday morning, I’m going to be the mandatory challenger for the title.”

ISAAC CHILEMBA

“I had a great camp in Burbank, Calif., training there for six or seven weeks. I believe I should have a shot at Stevenson, and if this is what it takes to get there I will do whatever possible to make it happen. I’m up for the challenge.

“I’m fighting a good fighter and he’s undefeated for a reason. But I’m here to prove that I’m the best light heavyweight in the world. I will put on a good show on Saturday night and everyone will see.

“I have a lot of trials in my life, but I think that’s what makes me stronger and has made me what I am today. I don’t look back on what has happened and I appreciate what life has given me.

“He is a great fighter and I know it won’t be an easy fight. But I’ve put in the work and I’m ready.”

MARC RAMSAY, Alvarez’s Trainer

“This is the major leagues right now. These two are the best light heavyweights in the world. I’ve had the chance to work with Isaac because he has sparred in Montreal with Artur Beterbiev for two weeks. So I know him well. He’s a very complete and complex boxer. But I full trust my fighter to win this fight. It’s his chance.”

BUDDY McGIRT, Chilemba’s Trainer

“I just want to say it’s great to be a part of this event. Mr. DeGale is the champion and he’s coming to Mr. Bute’s country to fight him. That’s what boxing needs. It needs more fights like this to keep it on the rise.

“As far as our fight goes with Mr. Alvarez, I believe that besides (Sergey) Kovalev, these two are the best light heavyweights in the world. And I think they should be fighting for the title and not an eliminator to see who fights the champion.”

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Fort Washington, MD (November 25, 2015)–On Friday night, December 4th, King’s Promotions will promote a great night of boxing at the Historic Horse Racing Track in Fort Washington, Maryland.

Scheduled to appear in a 6-round bout will be undefeated Mykal Fox.

Fox of Forestville, Maryland has a record of 7-0 with 2 knockouts. The 19 year-old is coming off a 6-round unanimous decision over Juan Carlos Castillo on July 18th in Washington, DC.

His opponent will be announced shortly.

Scheduled to appear in 8-rounds bouts:

Mario Munoz (16-0-1, 10 KO’s) of Guadalajara, Mexico will compete in a Featherweight bout against an opponent to be named.

Featherweight Thomas Snow (17-2, 11 KO’s) of Capitol Heights, Maryland will see action against an opponent to be named.

In 6-round bouts:

Charles Natal (6-0-2, 2 KO’sO of Cleveland, Ohio will take on Grayson Blake (6-4, 2 KO’s) of State College, PA. in a Welterweight bout.

Junior Castillo (7-0, 7 KO’s) of Santo Domingo, DR will fight in a Jr. Middleweight bout against an opponent to be named.

In 4-round bouts:

Chris Warden (1-0, 1 KO) of Lusby, MD will fight in a Jr. Welterweight bout against an opponent to be named.

Shynggyskhan Tazhibay (2-0, 2 KO’s) of Karaganda, KAZ will take on an opponent ti be named in a Welterweight bout.

Sam Crossed of Greenbelt, MD of Greenbelt. MD will make his pro debut in a Cruiserweight bout.

Santario Martin (1-1) of Gainesville, FL will take on Nicholas Hernandez (2-1) of Reading, PA in a Middleweight bout.

Tickets, priced at $40/$60/$75, tickets are onsale online at www.beltwayboxing.com or by phone at 301-899-243

New York, November 25 – Star Boxing president and founder Joe DeGuardia will be honored as “Promoter of the Year” at the Ring 8 Annual Holiday Awards on Sunday, December 13th, at Russo’s on the Bay in Howard Beach, New York (162-45 Cross Bay Blvd).

From New York Golden Gloves champion in the ring to the rise of Star Boxing ignited by Antonio Tarver’s victory over Roy Jones, Jr. to guiding Chris Algieri to challenge world champion Manny Pacquiao for the Welterweight title, DeGuardia has done it all.

A product of the Bronx, DeGuardia attended Fordham Prep and earned his undergraduate degree from Fordham University. He then attended Hofstra Law School, where he graduated at the top of his class. DeGuardia now resides in Ardsley, New York.

He has popularized the Rockin’ Fights series at The Paramount in Huntington to sellout crowds on a regular basis, and is the promoter of such standouts as world champions Chris Algieri and Demetrius Andrade, as well as Zac Dunn, Cletus Seldin, Joshua Clottey,Yuniesky Gonzalez and Joe Smith, Jr.

Ring 8, the Veteran Boxers Association of New York, is the not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping former professional boxers in need of financial assistance. Its motto is “Boxers helping boxers.”

Tickets for this event are priced at $125 a person, and include brunch, cocktail hour, and open bar. Checks can be made payable to Ring 8 and sent to P.O. Box 724, Massapequa, NY 11762. For more information, please contact Bob Duffy at 516-313-2304 or at depcomish@aol.com. Tickets may also be purchased directly from Star Boxing by calling 718-823-2000 or visit www.StarBoxing.com and will receive a special momento with each ticket purchased.

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About Joe DeGuardia
Star Boxing was formed in 1992 and has been the longest running and most consistent promotional company in New York. Under the direction of its founder and President, Joe DeGuardia, this world renown promotional company continues to promote world champions, top contenders, and highly regarded local prospects in venues throughout the United States and globally.

For the past 4 years, DeGuardia has brought professional boxing back to Long Island and succeeded in a big way! He has sold out 21 straight boxing events at “The Paramount.” While doing so, he has brought unprecedented publicity to the region including bringing in major national television networks such as, HBO, MSG, Showtime, ESPN and NBC Sports to broadcast these events live.

This past year, Star Boxing had its best year since Antonio Tarver, former WBC, WBA, IBF World Champion and co-star of Rocky Balboa, fueled the Star Boxing rise to fame with his KO over Roy Jones Jr. With an ‘eye’ for talent and dedication to promoting future champions, DeGuardia’s efforts have produced amazing success.
Star Boxing proudly showcased 2 World Champions in one night in June 2014 when Demetrius Andrade, defended his WBO Jr. Middleweight Championship and Long Island’s own, Chris Algieri won the WBO Jr. Welterweight Championship. Both fights were televised live on HBO. Then, in November 2014 DeGuardia built on that success and, to the delight of Long Island fans, placed Chris Algieri in a mega match against boxing legend and current WBO Welterweight Champion, Manny Pacquiao. The fight took place at the Venetian Macao, across the world in China and was telecast on PPV.

DeGuardia’ s success in Long Island is typical of the man’s character. It is said: ‘Champions are defined as those who reach the pinnacle of their chosen field.’ Joe DeGuardia has exceeded this definition, turning the pursuits of his passions into repeated success stories.

Born and bred in the Bronx, DeGuardia excelled in school and sport. DeGuardia boxed competitively since the age of five and started competing in organized boxing tournaments at the age of nine. Through the years, DeGuardia won numerous titles in boxing, including the coveted NY Golden Gloves Championship in 1988. Consistent with his ability to master separate fields simultaneously, DeGuardia won that Golden Gloves Championship while graduating at the top of his class at Hofstra Law School.

After law school, DeGuardia was a prosecutor in the District Attorney’s office, and ultimately founded a highly regarded law firm that has been repeatedly recognized for its exemplary service.

Notwithstanding his work as a lawyer, DeGuardia always remained professionally active in the boxing world. True to his abilities, DeGuardia excelled in boxing while succeeding in his legal endeavors. In the ring, the courtroom, the office or the classroom, DeGuardia has proven to be a true Champion time and time again.

Though the years, DeGuardia has promoted numerous boxing stars and world champions and has been recognized as a leader among his peers. In fact, the United States Senate has called upon DeGuardia’ s expertise and testimony while formulating landmark legislation pertaining to the boxing industry. In addition, DeGuardia was elected by his peers as the President and Board Member of the Boxing Promoters Association, a position he has held since its inception. In addition, in 2013, DeGuardia was honored by the Veteran Boxers Association via unanimous vote with its HIGHEST Award for Lifetime Dedication and Achievement. Joe was also inducted November 9th 2013 into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame. In September 2013 Suffolk County NY recognized, via official proclamation, DeGuardia’ s “significant contributions towards the enhancement of (Suffolk, NY ) region and the betterment of its residents” through the national exposure, economic activity of Star Boxing events and the positive role model that DeGuardia represents.

San Diego, CA – November, 25, 2015 -This past Saturday, Anthony Crolla realized a lifetime dream as he became the WBA Lightweight champion with a stunning body shot 5th round knockout over defending champion Darleys Perez.

Just before that, Arthur Abraham defended the WBO Super Middleweight title with a split decision over Martin Murray.

Crolla – Perez, which took place in Manchester, England and Abraham – Murray, which originated from Hanover, Germany highlighted a split site championship doubleheader on AWE- A Wealth of Entertainment.

The two continued a string of high quality world title bouts broadcasted on AWE.

“This was a great kickoff to a great day of boxing,”said AWE president, Charles Herring.

“To show two high-quality world title bouts from two different countries fits into what we want to give the fans and that is the best boxing throughout the world.”

Crolla landed the perfect paralyzing shot that ended the fight and sent the Manchester Arena into a frenzy.

“This is what I have dreamt about since I was a kid,” said Crolla. “To achieve it, well, it is going to take a long time to sink in – I’m absolutely made up. I couldn’t have picked a better setting to have achieved my dream, all my family and friends were in the arena and the fans were incredible.

“The people who have been with me from day one were all there and I am so happy to have done it for them too. It’s a tough time of the year for people to dip into their pockets and pay for tickets so I am grateful to them and I hope they had a great night.

“It’s just under a year since the attack and all that has been well-documented, I promised myself when I was laying on that hospital bed that I would come back stronger than ever and that’s what I have done.

“I knew after a few rounds that he was feeling the pace and he made a few noises when I hit him with some shots, he was sharp though and he was hitting harder than he did last time, I took a few stupid shots early on but I thought I would get to him and it paid off. I felt confident before the fight that I could get him out of there.

“That’s the best body shot I’ve thrown in my career. I was touching him up top and I knew as soon as he went down that he was going to struggle to bet the count. He was sat down for a few minutes after the decision so it caught him perfectly, I’ll look forward to watching it back again and again.

“I am capable of more than that – it was a good finish but it wasn’t a great performance.”

Murray seemed to be more active fighter and landed some big shots throughout the fight. In round eleven, Murray was deducted a point for holding which seemed like it could have been a deciding factor in the close battle but it did not come into play as Abraham won the debated decision by tallies of 116-111, 115-112 while Murray took a card 115-112.

“Obviously I’m gutted,” said Murray. “I really thought it was my night and when the final bell went – even though we were in Germany – I still thought I had it. I still thought I had done enough. When they said it was a split decision even then I still thought I’d got it.

“I know I’m too good to retire but the way I am feeling now, what can I do? It was my fifth shot. I just can’t keep doing this. I just can’t keep doing it to my family.”

Boxing fans can enjoy this amazing card on AWE available on AT&T U-Verse, ch 147 and 1147 in HD, Verizon FiOS TV, ch 169 and 669 in HD, and numerous regional cable providers across the nation. Please check www.awetv.com for boxing updates.

About AWE LIVE BOXING

AWE LIVE Boxing features live world title championship and elimination bouts showcasing today’s most exciting fighters. Since the inception of AWE’s live boxing events in 2011, AWE has earned multiple Boxing Writers Association of America nominations for “Fight of the Year” and has featured over thirty world class boxing events. In 2013, AWE showcased all live bouts featuring heavyweight David Price. AWE aired live the stunning upsets of Tony Thompson over David Price, along with Adonis Stevenson and Tony Bellew cards, who fought each other for the light Heavyweight championship; 2008 Olympic Gold Medal winner James DeGale. AWE brought boxing fans two of the most controversial bouts which saw Ricky Burns keep his Lightweight title against Ray Beltran. AWE fans have witnessed the explosive power of undefeated heavyweight Tyson Fury multiple times on the network, including Fury’s victory over Kevin Johnson. In 2014, AWE televised the crowning of lightweight champion Terence Crawford with his win over Burns as well as the exciting rematches between Carl Frampton and Kiko Martinez as well as Tony Bellew defeating Nathan Cleverly.

About AWE – A Wealth of Entertainment

A Wealth of Entertainment (“AWE”) features a wide range of lifestyles and entertainment programming from exotic travel and outrageous homes to live world championship boxing. AWE is featured on over a hundred cable providers, including AT&T U-Verse, ch 147 and 1147 in HD and Verizon FiOS TV, ch 169 and 669 in HD. For more information, please visit www.awetv.com.

Fight Club OC
Thursday, December 3rd
Doors 3:45pm – First Bout 4pm

With 14 pro bouts next Thursday, December 3rd the final Fight Club OC show of 2015 will be no turkey (and no pun intended).

Fans can get to The Hangar at The OC Fair & Events Center early with the first bout walking at 4pm or arrive at the normal 7:30pm start time and still see seven or eight solid bouts.

Check out this Fight Card for December 3rd with 10 undefeated fighters all looking to stay perfect.

Boxing 4 Rounds – Super Welterweight
Flavio Rodriguez 2-0 (1KO) vs Clint Coronel 4-3-2 (1KO)

Boxing 6 Rounds – Super Lightweight
Luis Bello 6-2 (2KO’s) vs TBA

Boxing 6 Rounds – Super Lightweight
Jaime Ocegueda 9-0-1 (6KO’s) vs Ruben Ozuna 4-1 (2KO’s)

Boxing 6 Rounds – Super Lightweight
Adan Mares 14-1-1 (3KO’s) vs Pedro Lopez 6-2 (2KO’s)

Boxing 6 Rounds – Middleweight
Malcolm McAllister 6-0 (6KO’s) vs Michael Faulk 3-3 (1KO)

Boxing 4 Rounds – Super Lightweight
Ruslan Madiyev 6-0 (3KO’s) vs Thomas Herrera 4-14-1 (1KO)

MMA 3 x 5 Min Rounds – Middleweight
Trevor Clapper 1-1 vs Eddie Hyman 2-2

Boxing 6 Rounds – Welterweight
Kevin Watts 9-0 (3KO’s) vs Manuel Lopez 9-1 (5KO’s)

Boxing 6 Rounds – Welterweight
Tevin Watts 4-0-3 vs Kareem Martin 6-0-1

Boxing 8 Rounds – Featherweight
Tugstsogy Nyambayar 3-0 vs TBA

Boxing 6 Rounds – Heavyweight
Stephen Shaw 5-0 (4KO’s) vs TBA

Boxing 8 Rounds – Super Lightweight
Anthony Flores 9-0 (5KO’s) vs Luis Arceo 28-14-4 (18KO’s)

Boxing 8 Rounds – Junior Middleweight
Virgilijus Stapulionis 24-3-1 (17Ko’s) vs Cesar Vila 8-3 (4KO’s)

*fightcard subject to change

All tickets priced at $55 and are available at www.fightcluboc.com.

AND REMEMBER HANGAR DOORS OPEN AT 3:45PM WITH THE FIRST BOUT AT OUR SPECIAL START TIME OF 4PM.

BROOKLYN (Nov. 25, 2015) – After hosting separate Coast-to-Coast media workouts in Miami and Marina del Rey, Calif., Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin, Jesus Cuellar, Jonathan “Polvo” Oquendo and Chris Algieri spoke to the media about their respective showdowns next Saturday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, live on SHOWTIME.

Quillin, Oquendo and Algieri held their media workout at the 5th Street Gym in Miami while Cuellar hosted media at CMC Pro Boxing Gym in Marina del Rey.

Quillin headlines the Dec. 5 show when he takes on WBA Middleweight World Champion Daniel “The Miracle Man” Jacobs. Cuellar and Oquendo square-off in a battle for Cuellar’s WBA Featherweight World Title while Algieri anchors SHOWTIME EXTREME coverage when he takes on Erick Bone. Coverage on SHOWTIME starts at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT while SHOWTIME EXTREME begins at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by DiBella Entertainment, start at $50, not
including applicable fees, and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Tickets are also available at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center.
The Algieri fight is promoted in association with Star Boxing.

Here is what the fighters had to say Tuesday:

PETER QUILLIN, Undefeated Former Middleweight World Champion

“This has been one of the most inspirational camps that I’ve had in my career. I’m around great people. I’m in the best shape of my life and as humble as possible. We’re going into this fight with nothing but confidence.

“I’m mentally and spiritually strong. I’ve been in 33 of these fights in my career. Every one of those guys has said they’re going to beat ‘Kid Chocolate’ but no one has beaten me. I’ve been in with a lot of different guys and I’m yet to be beat.

“I’m humble and blessed to be on this platform. I hope that I can inspire those who want to get to where I’m at. I’ve been in this place before. I’ve been at the top for a while and I’m going to stay here. My view of myself has never changed and that’s why I continue to win.

“It’s important for my journey and my team to get this win. We’ve put a lot of blood and sweat into this and it would mean everything for it to pay off with a victory. All this hard work has to go towards something.

“I don’t have a prediction for fight night. It’s up to Daniel Jacobs to determine that — because I’m here to win.”

JESUS CUELLAR, WBA Featherweight World Champion

“Training camp has been going great. I spent my first four weeks of camp in Argentina and then the past seven weeks I have been training in Los Angeles. My mindset in this camp hasn’t changed at all now that I am defending my title for the first time.

“Jonathan Oquendo comes from a lower division and has fought great competition. As long as I come in prepared for this fight, Oquendo is just another opponent and doesn’t bother me. I know what I am capable of accomplishing in this fight.

“I am blessed to be on such a prestigious card and I am honored to be a part of it. That’s why training camp has been so long, I must be completely prepared.

“There is no difference to me in winning the interim belt versus the title. When I first won the interim belt I considered myself a champion. To me, I’ve always been a champion.

“I didn’t expect to be fighting Jonathan Oquendo, but they mentioned my name and I want to fight the best fighters out there. I will fight any of the best fighters in the division.

“I know that there are five great champions in this division, and I will fight any of them.

“After the Oquendo fight I hope to fight one more time at 126 against a big-name fighter and then I will move up to 130 pounds. I will fight anyone in the featherweight division.

“The fact that I am the only current champion from Argentina doesn’t affect me. I knew that I would be a world champion since a young age and that’s why I train so hard.

“Growing up in Argentina was very difficult. I am one of eight siblings and the only one who is a boxer. My dad first introduced me to boxing because he was a professional fighter in Argentina. I have been in the gym since I was six years old.

“Since I won the title people have definitely begun to recognize me more in Argentina. I have been known since I was on the Argentinean National Team, but winning the title helped my recognition in the country.

“My nickname is ‘El Forastero’ because that is the name of my horse in Argentina. Besides boxing, I have always been interested in riding horses.”

JONATHAN OQUENDO, Featherweight Contender

“Cuellar is a very strong fighter. He’s a warrior in the ring, so I’m preparing myself for a very tough fight. I’m getting ready for his aggressive style.

“This is a great opportunity for me. Fighting in New York, with the great Puerto Rican fan base is wonderful and I am not going to disappoint them.

“I’ve been here in Florida for a month training and I’ll be heading up to New York on December 1. My plan is to go back to Puerto Rico after I win this fight and become a world champion.

“I’m very relaxed. I believe I am going to win this fight. I want to follow in the footsteps of the other great world champions from Puerto Rico.”

CHRIS ALGIERI, Former Super Lightweight World Champion

“Training camp has been fantastic. It’s been a productive five weeks with John David Jackson and we’re ready to roll into this fight. We’ve been working non-stop since the Amir Khan fight and I’m in great shape.

“Bone is a scrappy guy who will come in shape. This is his world title fight. He’s going to come as prepared as possible. I have to go out there and control the fight with my skill level and intelligence.

“I love fighting at Barclays Center. I’ve had some of my best performances there and I plan to do it again and keep it rolling into 2016.

“I’m going to go out there and show winning form. I’m going to use my experience to dominate the fight.”

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CRANSTON, RI (November 25, 2015) – After his impressive second-round stoppage of Sergio “Cuatito” Lopez (19-10-1, 13 KOs) last Friday night at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, undefeated blue-chip featherweight prospect Toka “T-Nice” Kahn-Clary (17-0, 11 KOs) has officially graduated from an eight to ten-round fighter.

“”My performance was good,” Kahn-Clary looked back on his knockout of Lopez. “I didn’t do anything to make it a difficult fight. I was a little concerned that my opponent came in overweight (128 lbs. contract weight but Lopez weighed 132.2 lbs.), but I didn’t think too much of it. I really wanted to go four or five rounds for some more experience, but I put him down in the second round with a right hook, and took him out. (Lopez was unable to answer the bell for the third round.)

(L-R) Toka Kahn-Clary and referee Jay Nady

“I’m definitely ready for 10-rounders. (Head trainer) Peter (Manfredo, Sr.) always has me doing a lot of conditioning work. We sparred a lot of rounds for eight-round fights, so I’ve been ready for 10-round fights. I won’t be fighting again until next year, but I’ll be back in the gym next Monday.”

A decorated American amateur who had a 131-11 record, highlighted by a gold-medal performance at the 2010 National Golden Gloves Tournament, Kahn-Clary passed on a shot to make the 2016 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team, turning pro three years ago.

(L-R) – Head trainer Peter Manfredo, Sr. & Toka Kahn-Clary

“I think Toka made a big statement and so did Top Rank (Kahn-Clary’s promoter),” Manfredo added. “They’re so high on him that they want to put him in a big fight. I told them to give us a 10-round fight first, maybe in January or February, and then we can talk about him fighting a top guy. There’s no rush; he’s only 23.

“Toka’s really maturing. He still doesn’t have ‘man strength’ but he’s getting there. He always works hard. He spars hard with bigger guys. He doesn’t just beat up a sparring partner, he beats up the gym, three or four fighters a session. And most of the time he’s sparring bigger guys and using big gloves.”

Born in Liberia, the 23-year-old Kahn-Clary is a rising star with lofty expectations. “I want to compete at the top level,” he explained. “Next year, I will keep working hard and hopefully fight some decent named opponents. I’m not ready for the top guys in my division, not yet, but I’ll be there in another year.”

Follow Kahn-Clary on Twitter and Instagram @TokaKahnClary, or friend him on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/tokakahn.

The world’s premier heavyweight returns to HBO for his second fight of the year in a fascinating Thanksgiving weekend matchup when WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING: WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO VS. TYSON FURY is seen SATURDAY, NOV. 28 at 4:45 p.m. (live ET/tape-delayed PT) from ESPRIT Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany. The HBO Sports team will call all the action, which will be available in HDTV, closed-captioned for the hearing-impaired and presented in Spanish on HBO Latino. The same day replay will air at 10:15 p.m. (ET/PT) and the prime time encore play will be paired with the exclusive replay of the middleweight super fight from Nov. 21 that featured Miguel Cotto and Canelo Alvarez as well as the thrilling super featherweight title fight between Takashi Muira and Francisco Vargas.

Other HBO playdates: Nov. 29 (9:00 a.m.) and 30 (11:15 p.m.)

HBO2 playdate: Nov. 29 (4:30 p.m.)

Boasting a collection of title belts, Wladimir Klitschko (64-3, 54 KOs) from Kiev, Ukraine, and now residing in Miami, takes on Tyson Fury (24-0, 18 KOs) of Wilmslow, Cheshire, UK in a world championship title fight that has the boxing world buzzing. Long dominant in the heavyweight division, three-time champ Klitschko won his first title belt in 2001. He has a sterling championship bout record of 25-2 and is on a 22-fight victory streak since his loss to Lamon Brewster in 2004. At one point, he and his now-retired brother, Vitali, held every major heavyweight championship belt between them.

The upcoming fight is the 39-year-old Klitschko’s 19th consecutive world heavyweight title defense and 21st HBO bout; he first appeared on the network in 2000, when he handled Monte Barrett with a seventh-round TKO.

Standing 6’9,” Tyson Fury is known as much for nonstop chatter as firepower in the ring. The 26-year-old hopes to spring the biggest divisional upset in a decade.

Following the afternoon telecast from the 50,000-seat venue in Dusseldorf, HBO Sports will replay the bout in prime time at 10:15 p.m. (ET/PT) followed by two tremendous fights from the Nov. 21 pay-per-view card at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. HBO subscribers will be treated to the replay of the super featherweight title fight between Takashi Muira and Francisco Vargas and the middleweight collision between Miguel Cotto and Canelo Alvarez. Vargas’ incredible 9th round comeback victory generated adjectives from the boxing media that included: “Stunning.” “Brutal.” “Startling.” “Thriller.” The Cotto-Alvarez bout was one of the year’s most intriguing and high profile matchups and Canelo emerged as the decisive winner.

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FRESNO, CALIF. (November 25, 2015) — Undefeated junior welterweight contender and 2012 U.S. Olympian JOSE RAMIREZ will host Tonight’s Fresno premiere of the blockbuster movie “Creed” at Maya Cinemas Fresno 16 (3090 East Campus Pointe Dr., Fresno, Calif. 93710), at 7:00 p.m. Ramirez (15-0, 12 KOs) will host a meet and greet with patrons, showing off the actual WBC Continental Americas championship belt he will be fighting for against Johnny Garcia (19-3-1, 11 KOs), from Holland, MI, on Saturday, December 5, at The Save Mart Center in Fresno, Calif.

All patrons attending this showing of “Creed” will be given a FREE ticket voucher to his upcoming fight and be able to meet and greet the fighters and see the actual WBC belt.
Also in attendance will be Valley native and Top Rank fighter Joe Lopez along with Saul Lomas and Alex Rojas, all fighting on the Ramirez undercard of the Top Rank nationally-televised championship card.

“This is an amazing opportunity for people in the Fresno area. Maya Cinemas is honored to host such an incredible event for our patrons on the perfect night,” said Frank Haffar, president of Maya Cinemas.

Promoted by Top Rank, Ramirez vs. Garcia headlines “Fight For Water V,” which will be televised live nationally as the main event of Solo Boxeo Tecate on UniMás, beginning at 11 p.m. ET./PT. Remaining tickets, priced at $75, $43 and $23, and VIP tables for 10 at $1,510, can be purchased at select Save Mart Supermarkets, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or by phone at (800) 745-3000 or at the Save Mart Center Box Office. Ticket fees may apply.

WBO World Lightweight Champion Terry Flanagan and arch rival Derry Mathews will clash in a massive all-British blockbuster showdown on Saturday 13th February, 2016, at the Liverpool Echo Arena.

Manchester star Flanagan will make the second defence of the title against Liverpool ace Mathews with plenty of pride and honour at stake plus a bit of revenge thrown in the mix in the potential thriller.

It’s the second red-hot Manchester v Liverpool clash in the space of a few months following hot on the heels of Liam Smith’s WBO World Super-Welterweight title defence against Jimmy Kelly next month in Manchester – the first world title fight between the two cities in 82-years. This time it pits Manchester City hero Flanagan against Anfield favourite Mathews.

Flanagan is in top form and is coming off the back of a devastating performance in October when he smashed his mandatory challenger Diego Magdaleno inside two rounds at the Manchester Arena in a career best performance to claim his position as the world’s top 135lb fighter.

Undefeated in 26 fights, “Turbo” is known for the relentless pace he sets from the first bell and throws powerful combination from his southpaw stance that opponents can’t handle. The 26-year-old from Ancoats aims to make another big statement with a powerful performance.

He said, “It’s a fight he’s wanted and I’ve wanted so now lets get down to business on Saturday 13th February at the Echo Arena and settle who’s the best, which I know will be me. I’m more than confident in winning so I’ve got not problem heading into his backyard and beating him in front of his home fans. I’ve got massive support in Liverpool as well so I’ll have some of the crowd behind me. I’m not writing Mathews off as he’s a good and experienced fighter, he’s held a version of the world title and he’ll rise to the fight against me. Following on from the great win against Magdaleno, I’m looking to make another big statement against Mathews. His style is made for me and I can see myself breaking him down from the start and getting the stoppage.”

Mathews has been gunning for revenge against Flanagan ever since a Prizefighter tournament loss to him in October 2012 and was so intent on facing him that he vacated his Interim WBA World title that he won against Tony Luis in April in order to secure the WBO World title challenge.

“Dirty” Derry is renown for his brand of fighting: all-out war. The 32-year-old has been involved in domestic thrillers against new WBA World Champion Anthony Crolla (twice) and Gavin Rees and believes he will get his revenge in his hometown. And the Kop hero is lifted by Liverpool’s 4-1 thrashing of Man City last Saturday in the Premier League.

He said, “Flanagan is a great champion, but I’ll have to bring his brief reign to an end. It’s a fight that I know I’ll win, it’s not going to be easy, he’s a good fighter, but I know I can beat him. The fire is in my belly for this one and I’m hungry to win and prove that I’m the best. He holds a win over me, but that was just over three rounds, now I’m going to take him deep into the trenches over the twelve rounds and lets see how he reacts when it’s really put on him. I will give him absolute nightmares and my tactics will be spot on to get the stoppage. It’s going to be an electric atmosphere in the Echo Arena and I can’t wait for it. Liverpool are in great form with their win over Man City and I’m going to bring a second world title back to Merseyside. Revenge will be sweet when I win the world title.”

Promoter Frank Warren is thrilled to begin 2016 with this cracking world title showdown between Flanagan and Mathews. He said, “You can’t beat an all-British world title fight for rivalry and passion and Flanagan versus Mathews has it all plus revenge which adds more spice to the fight. Flanagan is the world champion and he showed how ferocious he can be when he destroyed Magdaleno in what was for me one of the best performances by a defending British world champion in many years. He’s going to be up against it with Mathews who’s got the experience to cause Flanagan plenty of problems and he’s certainly fired up for the fight with so much riding on the outcome for the winner and the loser.”

Tickets will go on sale on Monday 30th November with further details to follow.

Anthony Joshua MBE believes Tyson Fury will attack Wladimir Klitschko from the opening bell in their World Heavyweight title clash – but that the champion will hold on to his titles, live on Sky Sports Box Office.

Klitschko defends his WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO belts against the unbeaten Manchester man on Saturday night in Dusseldorf, with Fury gunning to dethrone the Ukrainian, who laces them up in his 28th World title fight.

Joshua has his own big night on Sky Sports Box Office on December 12 when he headlines a blockbuster night at The O2 against bitter rival Dillian Whyte for the British and Commonwealth titles – but the Olympic gold medal hero will be glued to the action from Germany this weekend, and expects a great fight between the pair.

“It will be a great fight and it’s brilliant for boxing both in Britain and on a World stage,” said Joshua. “Tyson and Wladimir are two very different personalities which makes it even more interesting for the neutral. The result is difficult to call, both have knock outs on their record and anything can happen in heavy weigh boxing.

“The fight will be action packed right from round one. I think Fury will come out with nothing to lose, his style is to throw a lot of punches but ultimately I think Klitschko’s class will shine through and he will win.”

Josh Warrington will defend his WBC International Featherweight title against Jorge Sanchez at The O2 in London on December 12, live on Sky Sports Box Office.

Leeds favourite Warrington makes his second defence of the title he won in April against Dennis Tubeiron, having shutout Australian Joel Brunker for the strap in Yorkshire in September.

Warrington will face a stiff test to end his year on a high as the unbeaten Panamanian, known as ‘El Bufalo’ heads to London to take the title away from the champion and record a tenth win inside the distance in his 16th pro outing.

A showdown with Welsh IBF king Lee Selby is the target for Warrington in 2016, and the 25 year old says the pressure is on to end the year in impressive fashion.

“Sanchez will be my fourth fight of the year and I want to end 2015 with a big statement in London,” said Warrington. “The fights with Tubeiron and Brunker in Leeds were tough ones and I am sure this will be a really hard fight – but it’s on a massive Box Office card that will be getting huge attention, so I need to put in a top performance.

“Selby beat Brunker at The O2 and then won his World title there against Evgeny Gradovich, so it’s a good venue for me to show that I am coming for his title in 2016.”

Warrington’s clash with Sanchez is part of a stacked bill at The O2 where bitter Heavyweight rivals Anthony Joshua MBE and Dillian Whyte clash for the British and Commonwealth Heavyweight titles.

Chris Eubank Jr and Spike O’Sullivan meet in a final eliminator for the WBA World Middleweight title, Kevin Mitchell meets Ismael Barroso for the WBA Interim Lightweight title with the winner facing newly crowned WBA supremo Anthony Crolla, Liverpool Cruiserweight favourite Tony Bellew faces Mateusz Masternak, while Luke Campbell MBE also features.

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