‘King’ Lyndon Arthur returned to winning ways as he showed the Channel 5 audience what they had been missing. After controlling proceedings from the first bell Arthur showed his extra spite as he meticulously broke down a tough Walter Sequeira, to eventually finish his Argentine opponent off in the sixth round.

Under the bright lights in Bolton, it was a professional job done by Arthur as he showcased his superior skill and strength. The jab, the power, and the variety of his work put Sequeira in waters he simply could not swim in. On his debut Wasserman Boxing fight night, it was the perfect performance to start of his journey with the promotion that will see him continue to make his way to the top of the light heavyweight division.

The eyes turned to the North East during the night, as ‘Trojan’ Troy Williamson bullied David Benitez to a sixth round stoppage to avoid the banana skin and set up a huge northern clash with ‘PBK’ Josh Kelly. The British Super-Welterweight title will be on the line in December against Kelly, in what promises to be one of the biggest fights to come to the North East.

Gavin Gwynne retained his British Lightweight title with an unbelievably entertaining draw against Craig Woodruff. The momentum of the bout often changed from one fighter to the other, and it ultimately became too close for the judges to try and call a winner. Both men shone as the two welsh fighters represented their country and sport in a fight that split the crowd regarding who had won, but unanimously captivated all.

Results

Lyndon Arthur def. Walter Gabriel Sequeira via stoppage in the sixth round

Troy Williamson def. David Benitez via stoppage in the sixth round

Gavin Gwynne vs. Craig Woodruff is scored a draw – 114-114, 116-113, 114-114

Kane Gardner def. Miguel Antin via decision

Samir Aftab def. Mikey Young via decision

James Moorcroft def. Olaide Fijabi via stoppage in the second round

Cory O’Regan def. Tatenda Mangombe via decision

Kyle Lomotey def. Vasif Mamedov via decision

Lerone Harrison def. Naeem Ali via Unanimous Decision

Montreal, Canada (September 17, 2022) — Montreal fight fans were treated to an excellent heavyweight main event on Friday night when CARLOS TAKAM (now, 39-7-1 28KO’s), traveled to Montreal to face hometown favorite, NABF Champion and #6 world rated heavyweight (WBA, WBC), ARSLANBEK MAKHMUDOV (now 15-0 14KO’s) at the Montreal Casino for the WBC Silver, NABF and NABA heavyweight titles.

The heavy handed Makhmudov expectedly started fast and furious, pushing Takam across the ring and into the corner before attempting to drown him with combinations. As the true veteran Takam is, instead of taking the onslaught or further damage, he took a knee and the remaining time left in the count to regain his composure.

Takam began to find his footing with an overhand right and stiff jabs to the body. Makhmudov continued to try and land a bombs away one-two, but Takam was resilient and would not waver. Both men dished and took some vicious punishment throughout the ten round main event.

As the fight carried on, Takam began to give Makhmudov fits, making him uneasy at times and put him on his heels for arguably the first time in Makhmudov’s career.

Heading into the 7th round, Takam was in control, getting his punches off first and caused much hesitancy for Makhmudov – barreling towards a possible major upset. However, late in the round Takam winged a right hand, throwing himself out of position against the ropes. Makhmudov capitalized when he landed a right hand that dropped Takam. A pivotal moment in the fight turned a Takam round, into a 10-8 Makhmudov round. Raising from the count to the sound of the bell indicating the close of the 7th round, Takam and Makhmudov entered rounds 8-10 where either fighter could turn the tide of the captivating heavyweight battle.

Takam found success with massive overhand rights and sweeping left hands to the body, buzzing Makhmudov on a few different occasions. As the final bell rang, Takam became the first to take the powerful Makhmudov to the judges scorecards, but fell short by decision, with the 7th round knockdown proving to be the pivotal difference. (97-91, 96-92, 96-92).

CEO of Star Boxing, JOE DEGUARDIA, had this to say about the fight, “Carlos once again proved that he belongs at the elite level of the heavyweight division. Makhmudov came into the fight with high praise and Carlos matched him. Carlos constantly thrills fans with fantastic action fights and will test any fighter in the division. Every time out Carlos earns the respect of the crowd and boxing fans across the world. Congratulations to Team Makhmudov on the victory.” ?

Photo Credit: Eye of the Tiger Management

UPCOMING EVENTS:?

ROCKIN’ FIGHTS 43
OCTOBER 1ST | THE PARAMOUNT

Star Boxing presents Rockin’ Fights 43 at The Paramount on October 1st. The anticipated card includes, in a 10 round cruiserweight cross-roads bout, LYUBOMYR PINCHUK vs JOEL SHOJGREEN, super lightweights OMAR BORDOY vs VICTOR RABEI, the pro boxing debut of JOHN GOTTI III, the return of RONNY REYES and much more.

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CARLOS TAKAM ARCHIVES:

CARLOS TAKAM vs CRAIG LEWIS

RESORTS WORLD CATSKILLS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

CARLOS TAKAM vs FABIO MALDONADO

ROCKIN’ FIGHTS 38

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Matchroom and DAZN today announced that international recording artist, three-time Latin Grammy winner and one of Mexico’s biggest superstars Alejandro Fernández will accompany Canelo Alvarez to the ring as he heads into his final fight in the Canelo Alvarez v Gennadiy “GGG” Golovkin Trilogy on Saturday, September 17 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.  
 
Alejandro Fernández is the most successful Mexican performer in the history of Las Vegas. His shows in celebration of Mexican Independence Day (Sept 16) have spanned two decades and hundreds of thousands of fans. This year, Alejandro performed to a sold-out crowd on Thursday, September 15 at the MGM Grand Arena and will again this Saturday, September 17, following his historic ring walk. Tickets available here. 
 
Alejandro’s latest song, Nunca Dudes en Llamarme, reached number one on the US and Mexico radio charts this week. Song available here.
 
“This weekend is about coming together to celebrate Mexico, our culture, our music, and our sporting icons. For over 20 years, we have transformed Las Vegas into one massive celebration of Mexican Independence. It’s an honor to accompany my friend Canelo as he makes history tomorrow night. Que Viva Mexico!” – Alejandro Fernández
 
Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennadiy “GGG” Golovkin will be broadcast live on DAZN PPV in the U.S., Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand as well as around the world on DAZN (excluding Mexico, Latin America, and Kazakhstan) and is in partnership with Matchroom, Canelo Promotions and GGG Promotions.
 
Additional information on the fight, undercards, and tickets can be found here.
 
For the latest news and events from Matchroom, please visit www.matchroom.com or follow along at @matchroomboxing.
 
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ABOUT MATCHROOM BOXING 
Matchroom Boxing is the world’s leading boxing promotional outfit putting on major stadium and arena shows across the globe. Headed up by boxing supremo Eddie Hearn, Matchroom has been among the world leaders in major boxing promotion and production for over a quarter of a century since its launch in 1987. With an unrivalled stable of world-class fighters, Matchroom’s unique expertise in promotion, staging and television productions cements its position as the No.1 promoter in the sport.
 
ABOUT ALEJANDRO FERNÁNDEZ 
Alejandro Fernández, three-time Latin Award Winner and son of legendary Vicente Fernández, has conquered stages around the world with his personal interpretation of mariachi / ranchero music. He is the first artist to achieve No. 1s on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums in the 1990s, ‘00s, ‘10s, and ‘20s. Alejandro is the most successful Mexican artist in Las Vegas history. He has headlined 20 years of sold-out shows during the citiy’s annual Mexican Independence Day celebrations.  In addition to his critical success, Alejandro has used his tours and music to raise funds in support of the Latino community. His current tour, Amor y Patria, is in support of Families Belong Together, to assist immigrant families separated at the US / Mexico border. Alejandro has also lent his populatiry in support of COVID-19 relief, out of work musicians during the pandemic shutdown, voter registration, and immigration reform. 
 
ABOUT DAZN
DAZN Group is one of the fastest growing sports media companies in the world. Headquartered in the UK and with employees in over 25 countries, our businesses touch every aspect of the way fans engage with sports; from production, through to content distribution and commercialization. DAZN Group is home to DAZN, the?leading global sport?destination, as well as the popular sport portal, DAZN News. DAZN is leading the charge to give sports fans around the world access to sport anytime, anywhere. DAZN is available on most connected devices including smart TVs, set-top boxes, streaming sticks, smartphones, tablets, PCs and game consoles. DAZN is now live in more than 200 countries and territories after first launching in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Japan in 2016. Visit
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The anticipation builds as ‘King’ Lyndon Arthur (19-1, 13 KOs) trained in front of the media yesterday ahead of his clash against Walter ‘El Yacare’ Sequeira (25-9-1, 17 KOs) as part of a huge night of free-to-air boxing on Saturday September 17 at the University of Bolton Stadium, live on Channel 5 from 9:30pm.

Lyndon Arthur had the opportunity to put himself in front of the media yesterday afternoon, as the Manchester fighter showed plenty of spite during the open workout. To no one’s surprise, ‘King’ Arthur came in looking in top condition, but his sharp mindset is what is filling his trainer, Pat Barrett, with the most excitement ahead of fight night.

“Everything has been great during camp, I couldn’t have asked him to do anything better,” said trainer, and former British and European champion, Barrett . “He’s as mentally prepared for this fight as he is physically prepared, and when his mindset is in the right place he’s a dangerous man.”

There is no overlooking the job that needs doing on Saturday at the University of Bolton Stadium, live on Channel 5 from 9:30pm, but Arthur’s ambitions remain sky-high. Passing the test of Sequeira could mean a potential British title fight, or even looking further on and throwing himself into contention for international honours.

“Where he was going before was for the WBO title, he’s developing fantastically and he’ll be back in that position in no time,” said Barrett. “You’re about to see the best version of Lyndon there has been. Fiery attitude, extra spite in everything he does; he may be known for being calm but that composure is going to be paired with venom.”

Arthur has his eyes set on any and all opponents in the division, and Sequeira is just another obstacle in the way of his aspirations. He shares the same belief of fellow-Mancunian Ricky Hatton, who spoke highly of Arthur and what he can achieve. Rejuvenated and ready, Arthur 2.0 is coming according to the man himself, who cannot wait to go.

“Training has gone well, we’re here now, it’s just time to fight,” said Arthur. “I’m at that stage now where I just want to weigh in and get down to business.”

“I’ve been out the ring for a period, and I’m just looking forward to getting back in there and putting a performance in. Take him out is the plan, then move on to whatever is next.”

Arthur is immediately thrown back into the public eye performing on screens across the nation with the event live on Channel 5 from 9:30pm, but this is only the beginning for the ‘King’ as he goes in pursuit of reigning over the light heavyweight division. In typically composed mood, he is ready for the journey ahead which starts by handling Sequeira and the threat of his 17 knockout wins on his record.

“The dream is to win a world title, that’s where I’m at when looking at the bigger picture. In regards to the next fight, Dan Azeez is looking to fight and he’s got the British title so I wouldn’t mind that fight,” said Arthur. “We’ll see what happens though, I need to do the job on Saturday first then anything is possible,” he said.

“In regard to Saturday though? Be prepared. Knockout by Lyndon Arthur.”

Wasserman Boxing presents Lyndon Arthur’s (19-1, 13 KOs) explosive return to the squared circle as he looks to tame the tough Argentine, Walter Gabriel Sequeira (25-9-1) at Light Heavyweight. A fiery all-Welsh British Lightweight title affair will also feature between current champion Gavin Gwynne (15-2, 3 KOs) and Newport’s Craig Woodruff (12-6, 4 KOs), as well as “Trojan” Troy Williamson (18-0-1, 13 KOs) putting on the battle armour as part of a huge night of free-to-air boxing on Saturday September 17 at the University of Bolton Stadium, live on Channel 5 from 9:30pm.

Please find detailed below the official images and fighter weights from today’s weigh-in ahead of the free-to-air event live on Channel 5 at 9:30pmtomorrow night, Saturday 17 September.

Light Heavyweight – 8 Rounds
LYNDON ARTHUR – 13 Stone, 1 Pound, 2 Ounces / 83 KG
WALTER SEQUEIRA – 12 Stone, 9 Pound, 11 Ounces / 80.6 KG

Super Welterweight – 8 Rounds
TROY WILLIAMSON – 12 Stone, 8 Ounces / 76.4 KG
DAVID BENITEZ – 12 Stone, 4 Ounces / 76.3 KG

British Lightweight Title – 12 Rounds
GAVIN GWYNNE (Champion) – 9 Stone, 8 Pound, 3 Ounces / 60.8 KG
CRAIG WOODRUFF – 9 Stone, 8 Pound, 4 Ounces / 60.9 KG

Welterweight – 8 Rounds
JAKE JAMES – 10 Stone, 9 Pound, 2 Ounces / 67.6 KG
RUSTEM FATKHULIN – 10 Stone, 6 Pounds, 5 Ounces / 66.4 KG

Super Welterweight – 6 Rounds
RHYS WOODS
SERGE AMBOMO

Welterweight – 8 Rounds
KANE GARDNER – 10 Stone, 3 Pound, 13 Ounces / 65.2 KG
MIGUEL ANTIN – 10 Stone, 3 Pound, 12 Ounces / 65.2 KG 

Flyweight – 4 Rounds
SAMIR AFTAB – 9 Stone, 9 Pounds
MIKEY YOUNG – 9 Stone, 9 Pounds

Welterweight – 6 Rounds
JAMES MOORCROFT – 10 Stone, 8 Pound, 2 Ounces / 67.2 KG
OLAIDE FIJABI – 10 Stone, 6 Pound, 9 Ounces / 66.5 KG

Super Featherweight – 6 Rounds
JOE HOWARTH – 9 Stone, 9 Pound, 11 Ounces / 61.5 KG
ENGEL GOMEZ – 9 Stone, 6 Pound, 13 Ounces / 60.2 KG

Lightweight – 6 Rounds
CORY O’REGAN – 9 Stone, 12 Pounds / 62.6 KG
TATENDA MANGOMBE – 9 Stone, 8 Pound, 12 Ounces / 61.1 KG

Middleweight – 6 Rounds
KYLE LOMOTEY – 11 Stone, 10 Pound, 4 Ounces / 74.5 KG
VASIF MAMEDOV – 11 Stone, 7 Pounds / 73 KG

Super Lightweight – 4 Rounds
LERONE HARRISON 
NAEEM ALI 

Light heavyweight contender Leon Bunn will have to wait an additional three weeks before finally receiving his long-awaited world title shot! After his original opponent, Daniel Blenda dos Santos, had to pull out of the fight due to an ankle injury, the highly anticipatedevent presented by Wasserman Boxing in association with Probellum at the Fabriksporthalle in Frankfurt, Germany, has been rescheduled for October 22. Tickets bought for the original date of October 1 will remain valid.

A new opponent for 28-year-old local hero Leon Bunn has already been found: He will now face unbeaten power-puncher Padraig McCrory from Ireland for the vacant IBO World light heavyweight championship. McCrory, called “The Hammer“, is unbeaten in 14 fights, with 8 big wins by way of knockout, and was scheduled to fight for the EBU-EU title on October 22 in Belfast. However, when the opportunity to fight for a world title came along, he immediately jumped at it. 

The undefeated Leon Bunn is unmoved by the change of opponent and date, saying, “I’m glad that we found a new opponent so fast. I have great respect for Padraig McCrory and I certainly won’t overlook him. However, my goal is set in stone: On October 22, I will become champion of the world in front of my fans in Frankfurt – and nobody will stop me! I can’t wait to enter the ring that night.“

Padraig McCrory does not lack confidence either, as he is predicting a knockout win on October 22: “I’m relishing the opportunity to become the IBO World champion, fighting in Leon Bunn’s backyard adds an extra fire in the belly and will make the rewards of winning this title so much sweeter. I’ve seen plenty of Leon Bunn, he’s a really good boxer, but I don’t think he can take my power for 12 rounds.“

Promoter Kalle Sauerland is expecting an exciting and action-packed showdown in Frankfurt: “After dos Santos’ injury, we knew that we had to postpone the event in order to find a suitable opponent for Leon. We did! It’s a big, big chance for Padraig McCrory, he can become world champion. He’s unbeaten, he’s powerful, he has that Irish mentality and all of that makes him a very dangerous opponent. Leon has to be at his absolute best to win the world title in front of his fans on October 22.“

Jamie Conlan, a former world title challenger himself and manager of Padraig McCrory, is confident in his fighters’ ability to return to Ireland with the IBO belt around his waist: “We where planning and preparing for the EU title but this opportunity came up and Pody jumped at it. I totally believe going into the Lions Den will bring out the best in Pody McCrory. Leon is a very good, accomplished boxer and Pody has knockout power in either hand, both guys come in undefeated with great confidence and I believe it will be a very entertaining fight.“

Tickets for the IBO World light heavyweight championship between Leon Bunn and Padraig McCrory presented by Wasserman Boxing in association with Probellum on October 22 at the Fabriksporthalle in Frankfurt, Germany, are on sale now and can be bought via Eventim. 

CIUDAD OBREGON, Sonora, Mexico (September 15, 2022) – The official weigh in was held today for tomorrow night’s installment of the popular “Canela Boxeo” series, presented by CANELA.TV, from Expo Palenque in Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico.

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Co-promoted by World Cup Boxing Series (WCBS), led by CEO Terry Hollan and promoter/matchmaker Guy Taylor, and De La O Promotions, “Canela Boxeo” is streamed live and for FREE the third Friday night of every month on CANELA.TV, starting at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, from various venues in Mexico.

Official weights below:

OFFICIAL WEIGHTS

MAIN EVENT – LIGHTWEIGHTS (10)

(R) Luis “Koreano” Torres (16-0, 10 KOs), Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, México 135 lbs.

(L) Cesar “Torito” Gutierrez (14-0-2, 5 KOs), Guadalajara, Jalisco, México 135 lbs.

CO-FEATURE – LIGHTWEIGHTS (8)

Marco Moreno Cota (8-0, 6 KOs), Empalme, Sonora, México 135 lbs.

Kevin Piedrahita (6-1, 6 KOs), Pereira, Colombia 135 lbs.

SPECIAL LIGHT FLYWEIGHT ATTRACTION – (6)

Gerardo Sánchez (6-0. 3 KOs), Tegucigalpa, Honduras 108 lbs.

Ernesto Sanchez (4-2, 4 KOs), Guadalajara, Jalisco, México 108 lbs.

FEATHERWEIGHTS (4)

Alejandro Cota (3-0, 1 KO), Empalme, Sonora, México 126 lbs.

Alex Fuentes Borbon (2-0, 1 KO), Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, México 126 lbs.

SUPER FEATHERWEIGHTS (4)

Pedro Peñuñuri (2-0, 1 KO), Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, México 130 lbs.

José Alfredo Martínez (2-0, 0 KOs), Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, México 130 lbs.

(card subject to change)

“Canela Boxeo” on CANELA.TV – LIVE, EXCLUSIVE and FREE stream — Friday, September 16th from Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico, starting at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, throughout the United States, Mexico, and Latin America.

Canela.TV is available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, as well as through linear channels on Samsung TV Plus, LG, Vizio, Plex, Distro TV and available through iTunes and Google Play. Users can find a wide variety of content, including soap operas, news, movies, television series, cooking shows, among others, through the Hispanic lens. For additional information on Canela.TV please visit: https://www.canela.tv/

“Canela Boxeo” was created by CANELA MEDIA, a leading, minority-owned technology driven company committed to redefining digital media experiences for the Hispanic Community, and World Cup Boxing Series (WCBS), led by its creators CEO Terry Holland and promoter/matchmaker Guy Taylor.

ABOUT CANELA MEDIA: Canela Media is the leading, minority-owned technology driven company offering brands a complete ecosystem to connect with multicultural audiences starting with its free streaming platform service, Canela.TV which enriches the new generation of U.S. Latinos with free access to unique, culturally relevant content. In addition to TV content, Canela Music features a unique blend of Latin music programming, featuring various genres from Latin Pop, Regional Mexican, Classics, Romantic, and more.

Canela Media reaches more than 50 million unique Hispanics across its 180+ premium Spanish-language sites. Combined with the company’s proprietary data, Canela Media possesses in-depth knowledge and understanding of how to establish meaningful and culturally relevant connections with the new mainstream- U.S. and Latin America Hispanics.

Headquartered in New York, Canela Media is ranked as the third largest Hispanic ad-focused company and the only female-and minority-owned certified digital company. For more information please visit: https://canelamedia.com/

ABOUT WORLD CUP BOXING SERIES (WCBS): World Cup Boxing Series is your passport to the best online fights you’ll ever see. WCBS is the only active tournament and team fight series in professional boxing. For years, its creator Guy Taylor has been tasked with creating tough, competitive matches for promoters eager to test their rising prospects and contenders. That same mindset has now been applied to his own latest creation, World Cup Boxing Series. For more information, please visit https://www.worldcupboxingseries.com/

INFORMATION:

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In partnership with global broadcaster of the fight DAZN and Joe Hand Promotions, the highly-anticipated Saul “Canelo” Álvarez vs. Gennadiy “GGG” Golovkin III 12-round super-middleweight title clash from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, on Saturday, September 17, will be shown in Las Vegas at Stadium Swim at Circa Resort & Casino, as part of the official watch party of Las Vegas, beginning at 5 p.m. PT.

Tickets to attend the official watch party and screening of the fight at Circa Stadium Swim are $75 for advanced sales and $100 day of event. Tickets can be purchased at CircaLasVegas.com.

Fans can chill in one of the six pools on three different levels for a perfect view of the massive 40-foot tall high definition screen. In addition to swim up bars and insta-ready selfie walls, you’ll find dozens of cozy day beds and private cabanas, plus hundreds of chaise lounges to soak up the sun and catch the most anticipated fight of the year.

Canelo and GGG fought twice before, with a 2017 fight for the unified middleweight championship ending in a controversial split draw. Álvarez won the rematch a year later by majority decision.

“The interest in this fight is at an all-time high,” said Joe Hand, Jr., President, Joe Hand Promotions. “We continuously look for new and engaging partners who look to expand their audience and provide an unbelievable experience for their guests. We’re grateful to DAZN and Circa for being able to come together to create this incredible way to watch Canelo and GGG.”

ABOUT JOE HAND PROMOTIONS

Joe Hand Promotions brings fan communities from mainstream sports and entertainment into the top corporate and independently owned bars and restaurants, theaters, casinos, and other commercial establishments to provide the best viewing experience outside of the arena.

As the commercial content partner for some of the nation’s top live-sports media properties, Joe Hand Promotions is the leader in the out-of-home live sports and entertainment media distribution industry. For over 50 years, Joe Hand Promotions has seamlessly connected commercial establishments with live sports, which has successfully driven traffic and increased revenues, time and time again. The Joe Hand Promotions team is more than the distributor, but also the advisor in this fast-growing industry. 

ABOUT DAZN

DAZN is the world’s leading sports entertainment platform. The only global digital sports broadcaster, DAZN is live in over 200 countries and is reimagining the way people enjoy sport. With a single, frictionless platform, sports fans can watch, bet, play, share, socialise, and buy tickets, NFTs and merchandise. Live and on-demand sports content, anywhere, in any language, on any device – only on DAZN. DAZN is a global, privately-owned company with employees in over 25 countries. For more information on DAZN, our products, people, and performance, visit www.dazngroup.com.

ABOUT CIRCA RESORT & CASINO

“Circa Resort & Casino is an all-new integrated resort concept in the heart of downtown Las Vegas. The city’s first adults-only casino-resort, the AAA Four Diamond Circa pays homage to Vegas’ Golden Era through vintage design, old-school hospitality and nods to the city’s history while introducing high-tech advancements and innovative amenities. The resort features upscale rooms and suites; the world’s largest sportsbook; Stadium Swim, a year-round pool aqua theater; a two-story casino; Garage Mahal, a high-tech transportation hub; the luxe Legacy Club rooftop lounge; an expansive local art collection and more. Guests can indulge at original restaurant concepts including premium steaks and seafood at Barry’s Downtown Prime from Chef Barry S. Dakake and Make It Happen Hospitality; Pan-Asian fare at 8 East from Chef Dan Coughlin; deli classics at Saginaw’s Delicatessen from restaurateur Paul Saginaw; authentic Carolina barbecue at Project BBQ; and all-star menus at Victory Burger & Wings Co. from the founding family of American Coney Island.”

NEW YORK – September 15, 2022 – SHOWTIME SPORTS is honoring Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 with a slate of historic and consequential fights featuring some of the best Hispanic and Latino boxers and mixed martial arts fighters from the network’s comprehensive library. Some of the biggest blockbusters in the network’s industry-leading history of televised combat sports are now available on all streaming and on demand platforms for SHOWTIME subscribers in recognition of the incredible impact that Hispanic and Latino fights have made on combat sports.

SHOWTIME is also scheduled to showcase a battle of Mexican all-action fighters live on Saturday, October 8 when rising star Sebastian Fundora defends his Interim WBC Super Welterweight Title against Carlos Ocampo in a tripleheader from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. One week earlier, Brazilian superstar Patricio Pitbull will defend his BELLATOR Featherweight Title against Adam Borics Saturday, October 1 in the main event of BELLATOR 286 live on SHOWTIME on a telecast that also features Juan Archuleta facing off against Peruvian Enrique Barzola in a bantamweight bout.

The collection of fights from the SHOWTIME library honoring Hispanic Heritage Month includes the 2005 Fight of the Year, and perhaps one of the top fights this century,   between Diego Corrales and José Luis Castillo on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® (SCB) that ended with Corrales dramatically stopping Castillo in the tenth round after Corrales had been dropped twice in one of the greatest rounds of boxing ever. The lightweight unification bout is considered a boxing masterpiece, a non-stop thriller that left observers searching for adjectives to best describe the courage, skill and willpower on display.

Also featured are the first two installments of the heated rivalry between Mexican warriors Rafael Marquez and Israel Vazquez that appeared on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING in March and August of 2007. The fights delivered non-stop action with Vazquez retiring on his stool following the seventh round after absorbing punishment and sustaining a broken nose in the first fight. Vazquez evened the score five months later in Ring Magazine’s 2007 Fight of the Year in another barnburner. With blood streaming down his left eye, Vazquez dropped Marquez with a massive hook, causing the bout to be stopped and returning the 122-pound title to Vazquez’s possession.

Fans will also see Patricio Pitbull dramatically hold off a late rally from Mexican American Emmanuel Sanchez to retain the BELLATOR MMA featherweight title at BELLATOR 209 in November 2018 via decision in an action-filled bout in which both fighters had their moments. Pitbull showed his championship class in the final round when he hurt Sanchez with a left hook that captured the momentum after Sanchez stormed back in the fourth round and had Pitbull fatigued and on the defensive. Undaunted by the onslaught, Pitbull had saved his best for the fifth round as he became the winningest fighter in BELLATOR history with the victory.  

Also included is the slugfest between Cuban stylist Erislandy Lara and Mexican brawler Alfredo Angulo for a vacant 154-pound title on June 8, 2013, on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. Lara had to climb off the canvas twice before hurting Angulo with a left hand in the tenth round that caused Angulo to turn his back and the referee to immediately stop the action. Equally as shocking was the upset perpetrated by Josesito Lopez, also known as the Riverside Rocky, against Victor Ortiz in a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on June 23, 2012. Trailing on all three judge’s scorecards, Lopez, who took the fight on short notice, stopped Ortiz after nine rounds when Ortiz complained of a broken jaw and couldn’t answer the bell for the tenth. The improbable win led to Lopez securing a big-ticket match with superstar Canelo Alvarez three months later on SHOWTIME.

The complete list of fights will be available as part of the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on SHOWTIME platforms beginning Thursday, September 15.

• BELLATOR 214: Juan Archuleta vs. Ricky Bandejas (1/26/19)
• BELLATOR 209: Patricio Pitbull vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (11/15/18)
• SHOBOX: The New Generation^®: Adam Lopez vs. Danny Roman (1/20/17)
• SCB: Erislandy Lara vs. Alfredo Angulo (6/8/13)
• SHOBOX: The New Generation: Regis Prograis vs. Abel Ramos (12/11/15)
• SCB: Juan Manuel Lopez vs. Daniel Ponce De Leon II (3/15/14)
• SCB: Marcos Maidana vs. Josesito Lopez (6/8/13)
• SHOWTIME PPV: Amanda Serrano vs. Miriam Gutierrez (12/18/21)
• SCB:  Jose Luis Castillo vs. Diego Corrales I (5/7/05)
• SCB: Jose Pedraza vs. Andrey Klimov (6/13/15)
• SCB: Israel Vazquez vs. Juan Manuel Marquez I & II (3/3/07 and 8/4/07)
• SCB: Victor Ortiz vs. Josesito Lopez (6/23/12)

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Montreal, Canada (September 15, 2022) – Undefeated NABF Heavyweight Champion, ARSLANBEK MAKHMUDOV (14-0 14KO’s) and challenger CARLOS TAKAM (39-6-1 28KO’s) stepped on the scales today at Casino Montreal ahead of tomorrow nights WBC Silver, NABA and NABF Heavyweight Championship title bout. The full Makhmuodv-Takam fight card will air live on ESPN+ starting at 7PM ET.

Carlos Takam took to the scales first, weighing in at a chizzled, 261.4 lbs. Arslanbek Makhmudov took to the scales second, weighing in at 263.2 lbs. After a glaring face-off, the two parted ways ready for the big opportunity that lays ahead tomorrow night.

Makhmudov-Takam is promoted by Eye of the Tiger Management and Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing.

Photo Credit: Eye of the Tiger Management

UPCOMING EVENTS:?

ROCKIN’ FIGHTS 43
OCTOBER 1ST | THE PARAMOUNT

Star Boxing presents Rockin’ Fights 43 at The Paramount on October 1st. The anticipated card includes, in a 10 round cruiserweight cross-roads bout, LYUBOMYR PINCHUK vs JOEL SHOJGREEN, super lightweights OMAR BORDOY vs VICTOR RABEI, the pro boxing debut of JOHN GOTTI III, the return of RONNY REYES and much more.

PURCHASE YOUR PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE HERE

CARLOS TAKAM ARCHIVES:

CARLOS TAKAM vs CRAIG LEWIS

RESORTS WORLD CATSKILLS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

CARLOS TAKAM vs FABIO MALDONADO

ROCKIN’ FIGHTS 38

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

The British Middleweight Championship 12 X 3 Minute Rounds @ 160 Lbs
Denzel Bentley 158.9lbs          
Marcus Morrison 159.7lbs

8 X 3 Minute International Cruiserweight Contest
Ellis Zorro 199.3lbs  
Dec Spelman 201.5lbs

8 X 3 Minute Rounds International Super-featherweight Contest
Frank Arnold 133.2lbs    
Brayan Mairena 134.3lbs

6 X 3 Minute Rounds Welterweight Contest
Khalid Ali 150.7lbs  
Dario Barosa 149.5lbs

6 X 3 Minute Rounds Super-featherweight Contest
Masoud Abdullah 129.9lbs  
Stefan Nicolae 128.4lbs

6 X 3 Minute Rounds Super-bantamweight Contest
Adan Mohamed 120.8lbs                  
Reiss Taylor 117lbs

4 X 3 Minute Rounds Super-featherweight Contest
Royston Barney Smith 140.2lbs
Paul Holt (Weigh-in tomorrow)

4 X 3 Minute Rounds International Cruiserweight Contest
Arnold Obodai 203lbs      
Pawel Strykowski 198.5lbs

4 X 3 Minute Rounds Middleweight Contest
Joel Kodua 157.3lbs  
Joe Hardy 159.8lbs

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Fight Night
When: Friday 16^th July
Where: York Hall
Address: 5 Old Ford Road, Bethnal Green, London, E2 9PJ
Timings: Doors open at 6pm, first fight at 6:30pm*
Entry: Media accreditation collection from the Gym Entrance at the front door of York Hall.

Boxing fans across the Emirates, the wider Arabian Gulf, and around the world can now secure seats for the UAE’s first-ever World Title fight – the historic WBA Light-Heavyweight Title showdown between Dmitry Bivol and Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez in Abu Dhabi.   

Organisers Matchroom Boxing and DCT Abu Dhabi have revealed tickets for the hotly anticipated bout at Etihad Arena are now on general sale with high demand from local, regional and international fans expected for Russian champion Bivol’s eye-catching title defence against Mexican challenger Ramirez.

The November 5 bout sees Bivol step into the Abu Dhabi ring on the back of defeating pound-for-pound superstar Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas to retain his World Title and extend his immaculate undefeated record to 20 fights. Ramirez will face Bivol having won all five of his fights at Light-Heavyweight after the hard-hitting southpaw moved up a weight class in 2019.

Tickets for the unprecedented event, which will include a stacked undercard, start at Dh 295, with limited VIP packages including ringside seats. All tickets are on sale at www.etihadarena.ae.

The historic fight night is the first event in Abu Dhabi’s new Champions Series, a landmark partnership between the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Matchroom Boxing. And with both main event fighters putting their unblemished Light-Heavyweight records on the line, something has got to give, according to Eddie Hearn, Managing Director of Matchroom Boxing.

“We have seen a huge appetite for major boxing events in the region in recent years, so we were determined to bring something special to the UAE and boxing’s first world title fight in Abu Dhabi is certainly something special,” said Hearn. “The UAE capital has a growing reputation for hosting some of the world’s biggest sporting events and the Champions Series, through our partnership with DCT – Abu Dhabi, is only going to further enhance that reputation.

“Given the magnitude of this huge fight, with two undefeated boxers, a title on the line, and global interest in what promises to be an enthralling encounter, it’s safe to say we expect Bivol-Ramirez to sell out very quickly,” he added.

The Champions Series aims to provide fight fans around the globe with opportunities to experience world championship boxing in a new environment. Demonstrating global confidence in the emirate as a tourism destination, Hearn has already indicated the inaugural Champions Series event will be the first of many world-class boxing events to be held in the UAE capital in the future.

Bivol and Ramirez will lock horns just weeks after the biggest stars in basketball and the UFC grace Yas Island’s Etihad Arena as the UAE capital hosts the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2022 and UFC 280: OLIVEIRA VS MAKHACHEV.

CARSON, CALIF. – September 14, 2022 – Unbeaten super welterweight sensation Sebastian “The Towering Inferno’’ Fundora and former title challenger Carlos Ocampo previewed their showdown for Fundora’s Interim WBC Super Welterweight Title during a virtual press conference Wednesday before they meet live on SHOWTIME on Saturday, October 8 from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event.

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® telecast will see top middleweights Carlos Adames and Juan Macias Montiel square off for the Interim WBC Middleweight Title in the co-main event, while IBF Junior Bantamweight World Champion Fernando Martinez meets former champion Jerwin Ancajas in a highly-anticipated 12-round rematch to open the telecast at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.

Tickets for the event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing, are on sale now and can be purchased at axs.com.

One of the sport’s most exciting fighters, Fundora returns to the ring after emerging victorious in an instant Fight of the Year contender in April on SHOWTIME, as he rose from the canvas to stop the hard-hitting Erickson Lubin. He will look to solidify his status at 154 pounds against the streaking Mexican contender Carlos Ocampo, who has won 12-straight bouts since a 2018 defeat to unified welterweight world champion Errol Spence Jr.

Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday:

SEBASTIAN FUNDORA

“I’m very excited. I was in the main event last time, but I’m really the headliner this time and I’m even more excited to show off in front of my fans in Southern California. I’m just ready to fight.

“I showed the fans what I was made of in my last fight. It wasn’t really what I learned. My goal was to display myself and what I’m capable of for the fans. I really wanted to show who I am in this division. I’m serious about becoming world champion.

“I think that Ocampo is a strong Mexican fighter like me, so of course he’s going to come to bang. This is the perfect fight not just for the fans in Southern California, but for everyone watching.

“I’m used to the venue fighting there before. If you’re not bringing action, the fans will tell you right away. They’ll fight in the stands themselves. It’s a good crowd and I’m excited to put on a show.

“Before I got knocked down against Lubin, that round was all me I felt. I got hit with a good punch, I took a knee and just needed to get my energy back. The round right after that I was back to being me.

“I can fight anywhere. I can fight in my backyard, it’s the same thing for me. I’m there to focus on the fight itself and on putting on a great show for everyone.

“I want to fight for the title and I feel like I deserve that. I’m the WBC mandatory and of course I have to get past Ocampo first. But our goal is to fight for the title.

“I’ve been ready for the title, but we have to stay busy. I have to take hard fights like this to continue to grow. Ocampo is a ranked fighter and he’ll help me get to where I want to be.

“When it comes to the ring I feel like my Mexican blood comes out. I’m learning more about the Mexican culture and I’m excited to face another Mexican fighter. Two Mexicans headlining on SHOWTIME is great for Southern California.

“I’m just focused on my career, not what the champion is doing. I know that it’s going to take care of itself. We want to keep fighting and stay busy so that when the challenge presents itself, we can take it with no problem.

“We’ve been watching Ocampo and we’ve noticed that he’s been on a long win streak. Of course we’re not going to let it continue. We know he’s going to bring it and hopefully we can give the fans another great fight.”

CARLOS OCAMPO

“I feel great and I feel ready. I’m extremely confident in the training camp that I’ve been having in this fight. I’m in great shape and prepared to get in the ring.

“I thought Sebastian fought really well against Lubin. It was a dynamic and entertaining fight. I enjoyed watching it for sure. But I think he fits my style really well. With two Mexican fighters inside the ring, you’re going to see fireworks.

“We’re both fighters who like to get inside and we’re not afraid to exchange and brawl. We give the fans what they want and I know they’re going to be happy with what they see on October 8.

“I want to show people that I’m hungrier than ever. I’m here to win the title and I’m going after it with all my might. I want to grab that title and bring it back home to Mexico where it belongs.

“I made a rookie mistake in the Spence fight. I got careless at the end of the first round and I promise that it won’t happen again. I’m moving forward, but I’ve become a better fighter because of it.

“The biggest lesson that I’ve learned is that I need to be more cerebral and that I have to think through things more. I learned that being careless for one second can cost me. It was a tough lesson to learn, but I won’t make the same mistake again.

“I just work hard and keep my mind set on only one thing. That’s the world title. It’s my obsession and it’s what I want more than anything in the world.

“I’m definitely feeling underestimated. It’s funny how one mistake four years ago can shape the perception that people have of me. I’m a completely different person and you’re going to see how much I’ve matured both physically and mentally. We’re going to give you a great fight that you won’t want to miss.

“Being an underdog definitely motivates me and everyone is going to see how well I’ve trained for this fight. My entire focus is on October 8 and I haven’t thought about anything that could happen after that.

“This is going to be a spectacular card from top to bottom. You’re going to see great clashes and a real war in the main event. Make sure you tune in.

“I feel stronger and faster at super welterweight. This weight just fits me like a glove and I’m going to show everyone why on October 8.”

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MELBOURNE, Australia (Sept. 14, 2022) — Many of Australia’s top fighting talents will enjoy the Down Under spotlight underneath the highly anticipated rematch between undisputed lightweight world champion Devin “The Dream” Haney and former champion “Ferocious” George Kambosos Jr. on Saturday, Oct. 15 (Sunday afternoon, Oct. 16 local time) at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia.

In the co-feature, two-time world title challenger Jason “Mayhem” Moloney takes on Thai veteran Nawaphon Kaikanha in a 12-round final eliminator for the WBC bantamweight world title.

Former world champion Andrew Moloney, Jason’s twin brother, battles Dominican contender Norbelto Jimenez in a 10-rounder for the vacant WBO International junior bantamweight title. The Moloney Brothers grew up in Mitcham, a suburb of Melbourne, and will have the home soil advantage.

Haney-Kambosos 2 will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT. Undercard bouts will stream live and exclusively on ESPN+.

Jason Moloney (24-2, 19 KOs) fell short in his two shots at the bantamweight title, dropping a split decision to Emmanuel Rodriguez in 2018 and succumbing via seventh-round stoppage to Naoya Inoue in 2020. Since the Inoue setback, he has won three in a row, including a stunning third-round knockout over Aston Palicte on the Kambosos-Haney 1 undercard in June. Kaikanha (56-1-1, 46 KOs) has won 20 consecutive fights since a 2017 TKO loss to Juan Hernandez Navarrete for the vacant WBC flyweight world title. He has been campaigning at bantamweight for more than three years, winning 12 straight by stoppage. Kaikanha has never fought outside of Thailand and will make the nine-hour flight to fight Moloney in hostile territory.

“This fight is one final steps towards me achieving my dream and becoming world champion,” Jason Moloney said. “Nawaphon Kaikanha is a very experienced and capable opponent who has had 58 professional fights and only one defeat. To have this fight in Melbourne, at Rod Laver Arena, in front of all my family and friends, is amazing and gives me even more motivation. Thank you to my manager, Tony Tolj, Top Rank, and everyone involved for making this fight happen. I will grab this opportunity with both hands and earn my shot at becoming the WBC world champion.”

Andrew Moloney (24-2, 16 KOs) held the WBA 115-pound world title briefly until Joshua Franco dethroned him in June 2020, but three fights against the American standout introduced him to an international audience. Moloney has kept active since a decision defeat to Franco last August, going 3-0 and rising the junior bantamweight rankings. Like his brother, Andrew Moloney made the most of his homecoming on the Kambosos-Haney 1 bill. He busted the right eye of Alexander Espinoza, who retired on his stool following the second round. Jimenez (31-9-6, 16 KOs) is a two-time world title challenger who is unbeaten in four fights, a run that includes a spirited draw last December against four-weight world champion Donnie Nietes. He has authored a remarkable career turnaround, as he began his career 2-8-1. Since that low-water mark, Jimenez is 29-1-5 over the past 11-plus years.

“I’m hoping that an impressive win over Jimenez earns me a shot at one of the world champions next,” Andrew Moloney said. “This is exactly the type of fight I’ve been wanting, to show the improvements I have made and that I am ready to become world champion again. I’m coming to put on the best performance of my career.”

The undercard also features two of New Zealand’s world class boxing prospects, Olympic bronze medalist David Nyika (4-0, 3 KOs) and heavyweight puncher Hemi Ahio (19-0, 14 KOs), who are both returning to Melbourne after appearing on Kambosos-Haney 1 undercard. Nyika, who is campaigning at cruiserweight, is scheduled to fight in a six-rounder. Ahio looks for his sixth consecutive knockout in an eight-rounder.

Devin Haney Promotions-promoted prospect Amari Jones (7-0, 7 KOs) is set to go for knockout number eight in a six-round junior middleweight bout.

Promoted by Top Rank, Devin Haney Promotions, DiBella Entertainment, Ferocious Promotions, Duco Events, and TEG Sport, Haney Kambosos 2 tickets are on sale now via tegsport.com.au. 

ABOUT TOP RANK
Innovation has been the standard at Top Rank since it was established in 1973 by Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum. The boxing industry’s leading promotional company, Top Rank has shaped, developed, and promoted the careers of top international pay-per-view superstars and Hall of Famers, including Muhammad Ali, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Thomas Hearns, Roberto Duran, George Foreman, Sugar Ray Leonard, Oscar De La Hoya, Miguel Cotto, Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Erik Morales, Timothy Bradley, Vasiliy Lomachenko and Tyson Fury.

Known for creating strategic collaborations between athletes, sponsors, and television networks, Top Rank has been an architect of boxing’s global growth by staging high-profile events in landmark settings around the world, including Madison Square Garden, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Wembley Arena, Yankee Stadium, Radio City Music Hall, and AT&T Stadium. Top Rank has also been the leader within the boxing industry in creating unforgettable in-arena experiences for fans and embracing 21st century technological advancements to distribute world-class fights and shoulder programming across a variety of platforms.

ABOUT DIBELLA ENTERTAINMENT 
In May of 2000, Lou DiBella launched DiBella Entertainment (DBE), a full-service sports and entertainment company, which has become one of the most successful promotional entities in boxing. Serving as matchmaker, television distributor, marketing advisor, and promoter, DiBella has developed an exciting stable of championship caliber, world-class fighters, such as Sergio Martinez, Bernard Hopkins, Jermain Taylor, Micky Ward, Deontay Wilder, and George Kambosos, among others. DBE clearly established itself as an industry leader with the successful launch of its monthly-televised “Broadway Boxing” series in November 2003. Prior to becoming a promoter, DiBella held an 11-year tenure as the Senior Vice President of HBO Sports. While at HBO, DiBella created and established the highly successful “Boxing After Dark” series, which featured some of the sport’s greatest fights. He is also a well-known fixture in the film industry, having worked as an Executive Producer for the film “Love Ranch”, as an Associate Producer on “The Fighter”, and making his acting debut in “Rocky Balboa”. He also produced or executive produced numerous documentaries, such as Viva Baseball!, Magic Man, Maravilla, Larry Flynt for President, and Tapia. The President and Managing General Partner for the Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball team, DiBella proudly wears his 2010, 2012 and 2014 World Series rings, as his team is the class AA affiliate to the San Francisco Giants. In 2017, DiBella also became the CEO and Managing Owner of the Montgomery Biscuits baseball team, the AA-affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays. DiBella was elected into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2020 and was inducted in June 2022, as well as the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame in 2014 and the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame in 2015.

ABOUT VISIT VICTORIA
Visit Victoria is the State of Victoria’s primary tourism, business and major events company, leading the sector in creating, curating and communicating Victoria’s inspiring experiences to maximise visitation. Established in July 2016, Visit Victoria brings the best of Tourism Victoria, Victorian Major Events Company and Melbourne Convention Bureau under one brand that capitalises on commercial opportunities in an increasingly competitive and dynamic global tourism market. The team operates in a collaborative and agile environment that informs, connects and partners with industry and the Victorian State Government to amplify Victoria’s profile.

About TEG Sport
TEG Sport is owned by TEG, a leading global live entertainment, ticketing and technology business which operates worldwide out of seven country offices. TEG also includes TEG Live, TEG Experiences, TEG Dainty, TEG MJR, TEG Van Egmond, Laneway Festival, Handsome Tours, TEG Rockefeller, Qudos Bank Arena, Ticketek, Ticketek Marketplace, Eventopia, Softix, TicketCharge, TicketWorld, Ticketek Singapore and Ovation.

ABOUT DUCO EVENTS
Duco Events is one of Asia Pacific’s leading events management and sports promotion companies, responsible for delivering high profile sporting events such as The Battle of Brisbane – Manny Pacquiao vs Jeff Horn, the NRL Auckland Nines, the Brisbane Rugby Tens and the T20 Black Clash alongside numerous other innovative sports, corporate and entertainment events throughout New Zealand and Australia including Synthony – a breath-taking fusion of electronic dance music, live orchestra, DJ’s, vocalists and immersive visuals.

Life is Better Live. Whether it’s Sport, Concerts, Musicals, Theatre or Exhibitions, nothing beats the live experience!
For more information www.teg.com.au.

Las Vegas (September 14, 2022) – 2-Time World Champion Marcos Maidana has confirmed that he will appear alongside the “WBA” at the Sixth Annual Box Fan Expo on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Expo will also coincide with the mega trilogy fight between Canelo Alvarez vs Gennady Golovkin, that will take place later that evening at the T-Mobile Arena.

Maidana will hold a Meet & Greet with his fans at the “WBA” World Boxing Association booth during the fan event held over the Mexican Independence Day weekend.

The Box Fan Expo is an annual fan event that coincides with some of the sports’ legendary, classic fights in Las Vegas, including Mayweather vs. Maidana II, Mayweather vs. Berto, Canelo vs. Chavez Jr., Canelo vs. GGG II, and Canelo vs. Jacobs. Centered in boxing’s longtime home – Las Vegas – this year’s Expo is a must-do for fight fans coming in for this legendary weekend, with dozens of professional fighters, promoters, and companies involved in the boxing industry. The Expo is the largest and only Boxing Fan Expo held in the United States. http://boxfanexpo.com – @BoxFanExpo

Tickets to the Box Fan Expo are available at Eventbrite -https://bit.ly/BOXFANEXPO2022

Maidana will make his second appearance at this years’ Expo and will be signing gloves, photos, personal items and memorabilia. Boxing Fans will have an opportunity to take pictures with this boxing star also known as “El Chino” and also purchase Merchandise from the WBA booth.

Maidana joins Roy Jones Jr., Roberto Duran, the WBA, Badou Jack, Seniesa Estrada, Ryan Garcia, Teofimo Lopez, Juan Manuel Marquez, Michael Spinks, Franchón Crews-Dezurn, Marco Antonio Barrera, Rolando Romero, Jose Ramírez, David Benavidez, Shawn Porter, Jessie Vargas and Erik Morales as an early commitment to this year’s Box Fan Expo, with more Boxing stars to be announced.

About Marcos Maidana

Maidana is an Argentine former professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2014. He is a two-weight world champion, having held the WBA (Regular) super lightweight title from 2011 to 2012, and the WBA welterweight title from 2013 to 2014. An exciting and versatile pressure fighter to watch in the ring, Maidana was well known for his formidable punching power, always delivery incredible performances and was never stopped in any of his 40 professional fights

About Box Fan Expo

?Box Fan Expo is the ultimate boxing fan experience event, which allows fans to meet the stars of boxing that represent the past, present and future of the sport. With hosted autograph signings, meet-and-greets with current and former boxing world champions, limited edition merchandise for sale, giveaways and more, this is the ultimate event for fans of the sport.

Past boxing stars that have participated include: Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson, Roberto Duran, Sugar Ray Leonard, Julio Cesar Chavez, Juan Manuel Marquez, Tommy Hearns, Roy Jones Jr, Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Andre Ward, Mikey Garcia, Marcos Maidana, Devin Haney, David Benavidez, Errol Spence Jr, Sergio Martinez, Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia, Tim Bradley, Deontay Wilder, Amir Khan, Shawn Porter, Fernando Vargas, Abner Mares, James Toney, Jessie Vargas, Vinny Paz, Mia St.John, Leo Santa Cruz, Badou Jack, Terry Norris, Riddick Bowe, Earnie Shavers, Michael & Leon Spinks, Danny Jacobs, Claressa Shields, Teofimo Lopez, Brandon Rios, Jorge Linares, and many more.

Exhibitors include boxing promoters, gear, apparel, equipment, energy drinks, supplement products, broadcasting media, sanctioning bodies, and other companies who showcase their brand to fans and the boxing industry as a whole.

Throughout the next few days leading up to the Event, there will be more updates on the many stars that will commit their appearance at the Boxing Expo.

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(Sept. 14, 2022) — The light flyweight division takes center stage Tuesday, Nov. 1, as two championship fights with three world titles at stake headline a loaded card from Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
 
WBC champion Kenshiro Teraji attempts to unify titles against WBA king Hiroto Kyoguchi in the main event. In the co-feature, Puerto Rico’s WBO champion, Jonathan “Bomba” Gonzalez, will defend his strap versus Japanese contender Shokichi Iwata.
 
Teraji-Kyoguchi, Gonzalez-Iwata, and undercard action will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+ starting at 7:30 a.m. ET/4:30 a.m. PT.
 
“The Amazing Boy” Teraji (19-1, 11 KOs) is an eight-year pro who won the WBC world title in May 2017. He made eight defenses of that crown until a stunning 10th-round knockout defeat to Masamichi Yabuki last September. Less than six months later, Teraji exacted revenge with a third-round knockout over Yabuki to regain his title. Kyoguchi (16-0, 11 KOs) is a two-weight champion who was the IBF 105-pound ruler until he vacated that belt to move up to light flyweight. Since winning the WBA light flyweight crown on New Year’s Eve 2018 against Hekkie Budler, he has made four title defenses. He is coming off June’s eighth-round stoppage over Esteban Bermudez, which ranks among the year’s best title fights.
 
Gonzalez (26-3-1, 14 KOs) fell short in his first attempt at a world title in 2019 against Kosei Tanaka. He fulfilled his championship destiny last October when he edged Elwin Soto by split decision. Gonzalez defended his WBO title in June with a unanimous decision against Filipino upstart Mark Anthony Barriga. Iwata (9-0, 6 KOs), from Tokyo, won the Japan Boxing Commission, OPBF and WBO Asia Pacific titles en route to earning his first world title shot.
 
In other action scheduled on the ESPN+ stream:
 
Junto Nakatani (23-0, 18 KOs) vs. Francisco Rodriguez (36-5-1, 25 KOs), 10 rounds, junior bantamweight — WBO flyweight champion Nakatani tests the junior bantamweight waters against Mexican action star Rodriguez, a former unified 105-pound world champion.
 
Shuichiro Yoshino (15-0, 11 KOs) vs. Masayoshi Nakatani (20-2, 14 KOs), 12 rounds, WBO Asia Pacific Lightweight Title — Yoshino is coming off a technical decision over former world champion Masayuki Ito. Nakatani rebounded from last year’s knockout loss to Vasiliy Lomachenko with June’s first-round blitzing of Harmonito Dela Torre.
 
About ESPN+
ESPN+ is the industry-leading sports streaming service that offers fans in the U.S. thousands of live sports events, original programming not available on ESPN’s linear TV or digital networks and exclusive editorial content from dozens of ESPN writers and reporters. Launched in April 2018, ESPN+ has grown to more than 22.8 million subscribers. Fans sign up to ESPN+ for just $9.99 a month (or $99.99 per year) at ESPN.com, ESPNplus.com or on the ESPN App (mobile and connected devices).  

MAIN EVENT – LIGHTWEIGHTS (10)

Luis “Koreano” Torres (16-0, 10 KOs), Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, México

vs.

Cesar “Torito” Gutierrez (14-0-2, 5 KOs), Guadalajara, Jalisco, México

CO-FEATURE – LIGHTWEIGHTS (8)

Marco Moreno Cota (8-0, 6 KOs), Empalme, Sonora, México

vs.

Kevin Piedrahita (6-1, 6 KOs), Pereira, Colombia

SPECIAL FLYWEIGHT ATTRACTION – (6)

Gerardo Sánchez (6-0. 3 KOs), Tegucigalpa, Honduras

vs.

Israel Flores López (4-4, 3 KOs), Ascensión, Chihuahua, México

FEATHERWEIGHTS (4)

Alejandro Cota (3-0, 1 KO), Empalme, Sonora, México

vs.

Alex Fuentas Borbon (2-0, 1 KO), Cuidad Obregón, Sonora, México

SUPER FEATHERWEIGHTS (4)

Pedro Peñuñuri (2-0, 1 KO), Cuidad Obregón, Sonora, México

vs.

Johan Rodriguez (2-0, 0 KOs), Torreón, Coahuila de Zaragoza, México

(card subject to change)

WHERE: Expo Palenque, Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, México

WHEN: Friday, September 16, 2022

PROMOTERS: World Cup Boxing Series & De La O Promotions

LIVE STREAM: “Canela Boxeo” streams live and free the 3rd Friday of every month on CANELA TV from various venues in Mexico, starting at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, throughout the United States, Mexico, and Latin America

DOWNLOAD THE FREE CANELA.TV APP HERE: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/canela-tv-series-and-movies/id1507429168

BROADCASTERS: Eduardo Camerena (blow-by-blow) and 5-time world champion Fernando Montiel (color commentator)

RING ANNOUNCER: Pablo Flores

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DENZEL BENTLEY HAS revealed that he put himself through the torment of reading the social media ‘comments’ following his defeat to Felix Cash in April of last year.

Battersea boy Bentley was brutally parted from his treasured British title belt at York Hall, the same venue that plays host to the first defence of his second coming as British champion against Marcus Morrison this Friday, live on BT Sport.

In the first of a new series of special features as part of the Unibet Lowdown, Dev Sahni introduces ‘One-on-One’, which tells the life story of the charismatic middleweight. The exclusive Bentley episode will be posted live at 6pm on Wednesday.

The 27-year-old, who recaptured his title in a compelling clash with the previously unbeaten Linus Udofia in May, talks us through his forthcoming challenge from Morrison, potential future matches against promotional stablemates Hamzah Sheeraz and Nathan Heaney, while looking back on being left in Ghana by his parents at the age of eight. He also discusses growing up as a young black man in London, the feeling of being stereotyped and being stopped by the police since he was 11 years old.

“I feel I am a mad realistic guy and I know that was a bad loss,” reflected Bentley on his Cash collapse. “Two of my friends pulled up to the venue and, after I tried to ghost them and look the other way, they asked if I was alright and then said ‘don’t watch that, man’.

“Slowly the whole family started to slide up and I was literally trying to slide out. After that I was just lying on my bed one day and I posted something on Instagram. I was going through the comments and I had people telling me to go back to the amateurs and learn this and that.

“I was burned and wanted to reply, but I thought ‘nah, I will be here all day’. Going through it, some people were telling me I would be back and some were full-on rinsing me. After I went through Instagram I was like ‘ok, cool, let’s check Twitter’.

“I tapped in my name, saw all the abuse, then went through the fight and the abuse was crazy. It was mad. I don’t know if it was upsetting, but it bothered me.

“I got to the last of about 300 comments and I was like ‘it’s done now’, there is nothing now that is going to push my emotions, whether it is positive or negative.

“You could say I have taken emotional strength from it and now when I see things I can laugh.”

To view One-on-One in full, click HERE from 6pm on Wednesday

BRITISH MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION Denzel Bentley (16-1-1, 13 KOs) will defend his title against Marcus Morrison (24-5, 16 KOs) at York Hall on Friday September 16, live on BT Sport.

Tickets for Bentley vs Morrison at York Hall on Friday, 16 September are on sale now, available exclusively from ticketmaster.co.uk.

Boxing comes to Greater Manchester this Saturday 17 September, when ‘King’ Lyndon Arthur (19-1, 13 KOs) returns to put his name into title contention once again by making a statement against Walter Gabriel Sequeira (25-9-1) at The University of Bolton Stadium.

Coming to bring the heat, “Trojan” Troy Williamson (18-0-1, 13 KOs) will be looking to pass the test and set up a massive North East fight, whilst British champion Gavin Gwynne (15-2, 3 KOs) looks to retain his beloved lightweight title against Craig Woodruff (12-6, 4 KOs) as part of a huge night of free-to-air boxing live on Channel 5 from 9:30pm.

To mention Manchester boxing in a sentence without the addition of Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton would be like breathing without air. Former holder of the IBF, IBO, WBA and The Ring Light Welterweight belts, alongside his WBA Welterweight title, mark him and his achievements down as one of British boxing’s greatest ever careers.

Born at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport, Hatton would go on to proudly succeed whilst flying the flag for his city. Notoriously followed with his army of supporters, it is not only fighting for the people, but being one of the people, that makes you a Manchester fighter.

“Manchester’s always been a great fighting city, even before Ricky Hatton came along. You know we had Carl Thompson who was the world cruiserweight champion. We had Steve ‘The Viking’ Foster from Salford who was the Commonwealth champion, and fought Winky Wright for the world title, just as Ensley Bingham did who was the British light-middleweight champion,” said Hatton.

“I think if you look at all the boxers from Manchester then you see they’re all good people. Down to Earth people, no arrogance in them either, because they wouldn’t relate or get the support from the people of Manchester. We turn out so many great fighters, and that’s why we’ve always had some so much great support.”

That support lead Hatton on to fight the greatest of fighters in one of the division’s toughest eras. Things didn’t quite go to plan against Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather, but it gave ‘The Hitman’ the opportunity to bounce back and go on to beat Juan Lazcano straight away.

Manchester’s Lyndon Arthur suffered his first loss last time out, as his second fight with Anthony Yarde resulted in the score standing at one win each. Hatton believes that getting back into action is exactly what Arthur needs to reach his potential at hitting the highest of heights in the sport, starting this Saturday live on Channel 5 from 9:30pm.

“Lyndon is world class and just needs to go into this fight remembering that. Yes he suffered a loss against a good opponent, that’s boxing, but now he can move on and start challenging for those big names and titles,” said Hatton.

“When you’re knocking everybody out comfortably, and everyone’s shaking your hand, things can be a bit too easy at times. Legacies are built on bouncing back from defeat, and I believe Lyndon’s got all the attributes to not only bounce back but propel forwards at a greater speed.”

Wasserman Boxing presents Lyndon Arthur’s (19-1, 13 KOs) explosive return to the squared circle as he looks to tame the tough Argentine, Walter Gabriel Sequeira (25-9-1) at Light Heavyweight. A fiery all-Welsh British Lightweight title affair will also feature between current champion Gavin Gwynne (15-2, 3 KOs) and Newport’s Craig Woodruff (12-6, 4 KOs), as well as “Trojan” Troy Williamson (18-0-1, 13 KOs) putting on the battle armour as part of a huge night of free-to-air boxing on Saturday September 17 at the University of Bolton Stadium, live on Channel 5 from 9:30pm.

Las Vegas – UFC^® returns to UFC APEX with an action-packed bantamweight contenders’ bout that will see No. 4 ranked Cory Sandhagen battle No. 10 Song Yadong.

UFC FIGHT NIGHT^®: SANDHAGEN vs. SONG will take place Saturday, September 17 at UFC APEX in Las Vegas. The entire card will be available on ESPN+ in English and Spanish, with the main card starting at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT and the prelims at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT.

Former interim bantamweight title challenger Sandhagen (14-4, fighting out of Aurora, Colo.) has his sights set on delivering another show-stealing performance. A dynamic striker with KO power, he has secured impressive wins against Frankie Edgar, Marlon Moraes and Raphael Assuncao. Sandhagen now intends to defend his spot in the rankings by stopping Song.

Rising contender Song (19-6-1 1NC, fighting out of Heilongjiang, China) looks to crack into the bantamweight Top 5 for the first time in his career. A heavy-handed striker, he has secured memorable victories over Marlon Vera, Marlon Moraes and Casey Kennedy. Song now attempts to become the first fighter to knock out Sandhagen and stake his claim for a title shot.

Additional bouts on the card include:

• Dana White’s Contender Series contract winner Chidi Njokuani (22-7 1NC, fighting out of Garland, Texas) looks to keep his momentum going when he meets Gregory Rodrigues (12-4, fighting out of Deerfield Beach, Fla. by way of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ) at middleweight
• Andre Fili (21-9 1NC, fighting out of Sacramento, Calif.) meets Bill Algeo (16-6, fighting out of King of Prussia, Penn.) in a featherweight tilt guaranteed to deliver fireworks
• Tanner Boser (20-8-1, fighting out of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) goes for another highlight-reel KO when he clashes with Rodrigo Nascimento (9-1, fighting out of Belo Horizonte, Brazil) at heavyweight
• Anthony Hernandez (9-2 1NC, fighting out of Dunnigan, Calif.) takes on Marc-Andre Barriault (114-5 1NC, fighting out of Boca Raton, Fla. by way of Gatineau, Quebec, Canada) in an exciting middleweight bout
• Damon Jackson (21-4-1 1NC, fighting out of Dallas, Texas) faces Pat Sabatini (17-3, fighting out of Philadelphia, Penn.) in a clash of featherweight grapplers
• Trevin Giles (14-4, fighting out of Houston, Texas) meets Louis Cosce (7-1, fighting out of Arcata, Calif.) at welterweight
• Recent Dana White’s Contender Series signee Joe Pyfer (9-2, fighting out of Philadelphia, Penn.) debuts against Alen Amedovski (8-3, fighting out of Rome, Italy) at middleweight
• No. 7 ranked women’s bantamweight contender Aspen Ladd (9-3, fighting out of El Dorado Hills, Calif.) squares off with No. 8 Sara McMann (13-6, fighting out of Gaffney, S.C.)
• Dana White’s Contender Series contract winner Denise Gomes (6-1, fighting out of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) steps in to face Loma Lookboonmee (6-3, fighting out of Phuket, Thailand) in a strawweight bout
• Trey Ogden (15-5, fighting out of Lee’s Summit, Mo.) meets Dana White’s Contender Series contract winner Daniel Zellhuber (12-0, fighting out of Tlalnepantla de Baz, Estado de México, Mexico) at lightweight
• Mariya Agapova (10-3, fighting out of Pavlodar, Kazakhstan) takes on Gillian Robertson (10-7, fighting out of Coconut Creek, Fla. by way of Niagara Falls, Canada) in an intriguing flyweight bout
• Tony Gravely (23-7, fighting out of Coconut Creek, Fla.) locks horns with unbeaten Javid Basharat (12-0, fighting out of London, England) in a meeting of promising bantamweights
• Nikolas Motta (12-4, fighting out of Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil) battles Cameron VanCamp (15-6-1 1NC, fighting out of Indianapolis, Ind.) at lightweight

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BOXING SUPERSTAR AND seven-weight world champion Amanda Serrano admits she was taken by surprise when she received the news that IBF champion Sarah Mahfoud was prepared to accept a unification fight that will take place in Manchester on September 24.

The Puerto Rican southpaw – based in Brooklyn – who holds the WBC, WBO and IBO world featherweight titles was set to oblige a WBO mandatory against Yamileth Mercado in August at Madison Square Garden.

The proposed show was ultimately cancelled, leaving the 33-year-old without a date, resulting in her management team hooking up with Queensberry to place ‘The Real Deal’ on the blockbuster Joe Joyce-Joseph Parker heavyweight card at the AO Arena.

Much to her delight, the undefeated Dane and IBF world champion Mahfoud chose to share the Manchester stage with her for a unification match.

“It is thanks to my team, the fight on August 6 fell off and I said ‘I need a fight, I need a fight’,” said Serrano, recounting events. “They got me on this card and I am super-honoured to be on this card and honoured to have the opportunity to unify in my division.

“They are both tough fights, Mercado and Mahfoud, one was my mandatory with the WBO and one is a champion. Of course, you always want to fight the champions and I have been looking for this fight for a couple of years now, for her and the WBA, the two belts I am missing to become undisputed.

“I couldn’t believe that she took the fight, I was like ‘yes!’. Everything happens for a reason, the timing was great and she decided she wants to fight now, so let’s do it. It is in Manchester, my first time fighting over there and the UK fans are amazing and I just hope they come out and support the fight.”

Serrano admits that she has not intently re-watched her last fight, the epic clash with Katie Taylor that took place in New York back in April and delivered the best possible statement on behalf of women’s boxing.

“I kind of have, I have dibble-dabbled, but I always just see my mistakes, which is a good thing so you can fix it in the next fight.

“It was just a great night, a great event and I didn’t want to ruin it because we put on a hell of a show, both of us. There was blood, sweat, tears in the ring that night and the fans came out and supported us.

“So I just wanted to leave it like that. I just wanted to remember it the way I remember it,” she added, before pointing out that she does not consider the split decision reverse as a blot on her record.

“You know what, I feel like you never lose, you learn and I feel like I never lost that fight. I am coming back to my weight class and I am back to where I feel comfortable at, at 126lbs, where I am strong and where I am champion.

“I am unifying and I feel like I am back in my division right now.”

Tickets for ‘Nowhere to Run’ – the heavyweight clash between Joe Joyce and Joe Parker on 24 September at the AO Arena, Manchester being shown exclusively live on BT Sport Box Office – are priced from £40 and are on sale now exclusively from Ticketmaster.co.uk.

‘Nowhere to Run’ – Joe Joyce (14-0, 13 KOs) v Joseph Parker (30-2, 21) in a heavyweight collision between No.1 and No.2 with the WBO takes place on September 24 at the AO Arena, Manchester. The WBO International and Intercontinental championship belts, along with the WBC Silver title, will be on the line.

British super middleweight champion Mark Heffron (28-2-1, 22) will fight over eight rounds, with Kirkby super lightweight Callum Thompson (4-0, 1), Liverpool middleweight James Heneghan (7-0), Batley super lightweight Amaar Akbar (3-0) and Thetford cruiserweight Tommy Fletcher (1-0, 1) completing the card.

Las Vegas (September 13, 2022) – Four-division world champion and Hall of Famer Roy Jones Jr. has confirmed that he will appear at the Sixth Annual Box Fan Expo on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Expo will also coincide with the mega trilogy fight between Canelo Alvarez vs Gennady Golovkin, that will take place later that evening at the T-Mobile Arena.

Jones will hold a Meet & Greet with his fans at his booth during the fan event held over the Mexican Independence Day weekend.

The Box Fan Expo is an annual fan event that coincides with some of the sports’ legendary, classic fights in Las Vegas, including Mayweather vs. Maidana II, Mayweather vs. Berto, Canelo vs. Chavez Jr., Canelo vs. GGG II, and Canelo vs. Jacobs. Centered in boxing’s longtime home – Las Vegas – this year’s Expo is a must-do for fight fans coming in for this legendary weekend, with dozens of professional fighters, promoters, and companies involved in the boxing industry. The Expo is the largest and only Boxing Fan Expo held in the United States. http://boxfanexpo.com – @BoxFanExpo

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Jones will make his third appearance at this years’ Expo and will be signing gloves, photos, personal items and memorabilia. Jones will also have merchandise to sell for fans to enjoy. Boxing Fans will have an opportunity to also take pictures with this Boxing living legend, considered by many as one of the greatest Pound for Pound and best Boxer of all time.

Jones joins Roberto Duran, The WBA, Badou Jack, Seniesa Estrada, Ryan Garcia, Teofimo Lopez, Juan Manuel Marquez, Michael Spinks, Franchón Crews-Dezurn, Marco Antonio Barrera, Rolando Romero, Jose Ramírez, David Benavidez, Shawn Porter, Jessie Vargas and Erik Morales as an early commitment to this year’s Box Fan Expo, with more Boxing stars to be announced.

About Roy Jones Jr.

Roy Jones Jr. is an American professional boxer who was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of fame in Canastota on June 12^th, 2022. Jones captured numerous championships in the Middleweight, Super middleweight, Light heavyweight and Heavyweight divisions. He is the only boxer in history to start his career as a junior middleweight, and go on to win a heavyweight title. He is also noted for holding the WBC, WBA, IBF, IBO, NABF, WBF, and IBA light heavyweight championships; a record seven belts at the same time. Jones left his mark in boxing history when he won the WBA heavyweight title, becoming the first former middleweight champion to win a Heavyweight title in 106 years. As of February 2018, Jones holds the record for the most wins in unified light heavyweight title bouts in boxing history, at twelve. The Ring magazine named Jones the Fighter of the Year in 1994, and the World Boxing Hall of Fame named him the Fighter of the Year for 2003. He is also a three-time winner of the Best Boxer ESPY Award (1996, 2000, and 2003). Jones was named “Fighter of the Decade” for the 1990s by the Boxing Writers Association of America.

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Past boxing stars that have participated include: Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson, Roberto Duran, Sugar Ray Leonard, Julio Cesar Chavez, Juan Manuel Marquez, Tommy Hearns, Roy Jones Jr, Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Andre Ward, Mikey Garcia, Marcos Maidana, Devin Haney, David Benavidez, Errol Spence Jr, Sergio Martinez, Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia, Tim Bradley, Deontay Wilder, Amir Khan, Shawn Porter, Fernando Vargas, Abner Mares, James Toney, Jessie Vargas, Vinny Paz, Mia St.John, Leo Santa Cruz, Badou Jack, Terry Norris, Riddick Bowe, Earnie Shavers, Michael & Leon Spinks, Danny Jacobs, Claressa Shields, Teofimo Lopez, Brandon Rios, Jorge Linares, and many more.

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Three Split-T Management fighters got victories on Friday night.

In an entertaining scrap that produced a lot of contact, Joseph Adorno won a 10-round unanimous decision over Hugo Alberto Roldan to win the IBF Latino Junior Welterweight title at Ballys Atlantic City.

In round two, Adorno landed two counter lefts to the side of the head, for which Roldan’s glove touched the canvas.

Roldan continued to press the action throughout the fight, but Adorno was on point with check hooks and body shots. Both guys had swelling under their eyes.

Adorno landed 105 of 339 punches; Roldan was 93 of 419.

Adorno, 139.5 lbs of Bethlehem, PA won by scores of 95-94 scores and is now 17-1-2. Roldan, 140 lbs of Argentina is 21-1-1.

“I feel like all the hard work I put in since I was a little kid is finally starting to pay off and coming all together,” said Adorno, who took the fight with Roldan on four weeks’ notice after Shinard Bunch withdrew from the main event. “I did lose a little love for boxing for a while. But I’m proud. He was an awkward fighter. I took the fight on short notice. He’s a higher weight class than me. I’m a 135-pounder. All the hard work pays off. I went through a lot in the ring tonight, as any fighter does. I hurt my hand. I got hit with a headbutt that almost closed my eye. But I overcame it all. I got what it takes. I can hang in there with the top guys. Give me a couple more fights and I’ll be ready for anybody.”

“You learn a lot from a fight like this,” Adorno said. “In boxing, you’re going to face guys with different styles. Not everybody is going to be the same. Weird guys like Roldan make you look ugly. But you have to get through it, listen to your corner and adjust. That’s what we did tonight. He came out with that aggressive style because he knew he had to throw a lot of punches to win the fight. I understand that. He’s not a power-puncher so he had to throw punches to have a chance. I’m just glad we got the victory.”

Adorno is promoted by GH3 Promotions.

In Montreal, Canada, Mary Spencer remained undefeated with a first round stoppage over former world title challenger Cynthia Lozano in a junior middleweight bout to capture the WBA International and WBC Silver Super Welterweight Titles.

Spencer rocked Lozano in the opening seconds, and then dropped her with a left hook. With Lozano hurt, Spencer landed a big flurry of punches that forced the stoppage just 63 seconds into the contest.

Spencer of Montreal is now 7-0 with five knockouts. Lozano of Monterrey, Mexico is 9-2.

Spencer is promoted by Eye of The Tiger Management.

Photo Courtesy of Pro Box Promotions

In Plant City, Florida, junior middleweight Marques Valle remained undefeated by taking out veteran Benjamin Whittaker in the opening round of their junior middleweight contest.

Valle, 23 years-old of Wesley Chapel, Florida is 6-0 with six knockouts. Whittaker of San Antonio, Texas is 15-10.

Valle is promoted by Pro Box Promotions.

Austin Williams has got his career back on track and targeting the big guns at Middleweight – but first, must see off Kieron Conway as he looks to claim back-to-back vacant titles on the undercard of the epic trilogy clash between Canelo Alvarez and Gennadiy ‘GGG’ Golovkin at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night (September 17).
 
The event, presented by Matchroom, Canelo Promotions and GGG Promotions, will broadcast live on DAZN Pay-Per-View in the U.S. and Canada as well as around the world on DAZN (excluding Mexico, Latin America, and Kazakhstan). 

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Williams (11-0 9 KOs) picked up his first title in his last outing in April, blasting Chordale Booker away inside the opening round to pick up the WBA Continental Americas title at Madison Square Garden in New York.

‘Ammo’ now meets Conway for the WBA International title and should improve on his #6 rating with the WBA if he can see off the Briton who appears on his second Canelo Alvarez undercard.

Victory for Williams would be the latest step in a positive return to the ring for the Houston talent after he took time out from the sport in April 2021 to concentrate on his mental health. The 26 year old has made some changes to his training team ahead of, but believes he’s in a great frame of mind in and out of the ring and will seize the chance to impress on a huge platform.

“It is my honor and a dream come true to open up the Canelo vs. GGG III Pay-Per-View telecast,” said Williams. “I will deliver an unforgettable experience and capture my second consecutive title in the most sophisticated way imaginable.

“I fought on a Canelo card before and I got a brilliant reaction to my performance that night, so Eddie Hearn knows that the more energy that is in the place, the more I can use it and give it back to the fans.

“Eddie signed me as a young kid, I was just 22, and they introduced me to the world. Everyone has seen my maturation into a man, and the team understand that you sign kids, and you are watching them grow. You learn every day and you learn what you go through and become a man from it.

“I decided to make a change and go back to my regular team. I learned so much from Kevin Cunningham, it was a great place for me to be at the time with the struggles I went through with my mental health, to be with someone that is very structured.

“Kevin was in the military and a police officer; he’s lived in harsh environments and was the right man to polish me up and taught me a lot about the business. He saw I had the boxing ability and talent, he took another route and taught me the game, how much of boxing is in the mind, because he’s been there, and I was receptive to listening to it.

“I’ve had to prove my loyalty back to me team and show that I wanted to keep my ball rolling at a great pace. I was given the chance to go to south Florida and I always said the best thing for me is a great environment to keep me right in mind, body, and soul. So that was a real blessing, and he came into my life at the right time, and it was a mutual understanding to part ways. 

“We all have stuff going on. The brain is so complex you don’t really take time to sit with it and understand it. Boxing is the loneliest sport in the world so we’re dealing with something that’s so high level, putting your life on the line for a living. You are out there to be judged in front of a crowd, your heart on your sleeve and showing your art to the world, and your physical health is attached to that. 

“If you don’t learn how to manage that it’s so easy to fall into depression and things like that, so I love when athletes, especially boxers, open up and talk about it because acceptance is the first step to heal anything. People can think pushing things to one side and acting like nothing is wrong is the way to go, but it’s not at all and it pushes you to breaking point. 

“It can be liberating, that’s how I feel now, because everybody knows me, to say ‘I’m not perfect’. I’m myself, I trust myself. I know what I need to do next, and I feel the confidence and courage to follow your dreams and be the author of your own book is the scariest thing to do, but the most fulfilling.”

Williams’ clash with Conway is part of a huge night of action in Vegas, topped by the epic trilogy battle between Canelo and Golovkin.

The co-main fight stars Super-Flyweight sensation Jesse Rodriguez defending his WBC World title against Israel Gonzalez, there’s fireworks promised as Ali Akhmedov and Gabriel Rosado will clash for the IBF North American Super-Middleweight title and Diego Pacheco fights for his first belt as he meets EnriqueCollazo for the WBC USNBC Silver Super-Middleweight title. 

Three more young talents complete the stacked card, as Marc Castro appears on his fifth Canelo undercard against Kevin Montiel Mendoza, Aaron Aponte mixes it up against Canelo Promotions’ unbeaten prospect Fernando Molina also over eight and Anthony Herrera gets the chance to bounce back to winning ways on the biggest stage as he takes on Delvin McKinley.

All that action leads into the third installment of the classic modern rivalry between Canelo and Golovkin, with the Mexican king putting his undisputed Super-Middleweight crown on the line against Kazakhstan’s reigning WBA and IBF Middleweight ruler in the most anticipated match up of 2022.

BROOKLYN – September 13, 2022 – Two exciting high-stakes showdowns have been added to the jam-packed four-fight FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View event headlined by the return of former WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder as he takes top-rated Robert “The Nordic Nightmare” Helenius on Saturday, October 15 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

The telecast will feature undefeated Cuban sensation Frank Sanchez battling Puerto Rican Olympian Carlos Negron in a 10-round heavyweight duel, while top bantamweight contenders Gary Antonio Russell and Emmanuel Rodriguez meet in a 12-round rematch opening the pay-per-view telecast at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

In the co-feature, former IBF Super Middleweight Champion Caleb “Sweet Hands” Plant faces two-time WBC Super Middleweight Champion Anthony “The Dog” Dirrell in a WBC Super Middleweight Title Eliminator between 168-pound rivals.

Tickets for the event, which is promoted by BombZquad Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased through seatgeek.com and barclayscenter.com. Tickets are also available for purchase in-person at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center.

An amateur standout from his native Cuba, Sánchez (20-0, 13 KOs) now trains in California with renowned trainer Joe Goossen. The 30-year-old has remained busy on his rise up the heavyweight rankings, scoring three victories in 2020 as he earned a unanimous decision over Joey Dawejko and stopped Brian Howard and Julian Fernandez. Sanchez caught boxing fan’s attention when he scored a career-best win in October 2021, dropping the previously unbeaten Efe Ajagba on his way to a unanimous decision victory. Sanchez kicked off the New Year with a 10-round decision triumph against Christian Hammer in his last fight.

“Carlos Negron is a dangerous opponent, but I will be ready for whatever he brings. I intend to look for a knockout against Negron to demonstrate to boxing fans that I am both a boxer and a puncher,’’ said Sanchez. “I feel I am the best heavyweight in the world and October 15 will bring me one step closer to the very important goal of becoming mandatory contender for a world title opportunity in 2023.’’

The 2008 Puerto Rican Olympian Negron (25-3, 20 KOs) was scheduled to meet Sanchez on January 1 but had to withdraw from the fight after testing positive for COVID-19. Negron rides a five-fight winning streak into the match against Sanchez, including four wins by stoppage. The 34-year-old bounced back from defeats to Dominic Breazeale and Brian Howard to put together his win streak, which includes a March 2020 knockout over previously unbeaten Robert Alfonso. He scored an eight round unanimous decision over Scott Alexander in his last fight in May 2021. Negron has fought professionally since 2009 and now lives in Miami where he trains alongside Luis Ortiz.

“I know Frank, and I’ve never been a fighter to call any other fighters out or speak of any other boxer, so I don’t know why he asked to fight me,” said Negron. “When my coach told me he wanted to fight me, I didn’t take it personally. I took it like a challenge. It gave me incredible motivation, and now I want to fight him. Let’s see what I can do against good competition. I have always done my best against better opponents. So come October 15, let’s see who’s the better man.”

The 29-year-old Russell (19-0, 12 KOs) originally met the former champion Rodriguez in August 2021, but an accidental clash of heads ended the fight as a no-contest before the first round was completed. The middle brother between WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Jr. and 2016 U.S. Olympian Gary Antuanne, Russell returned to the ring after the Rodriguez bout to earn a decision victory over Alexis Santiago in November 2021. Fighting out of Capitol Heights, Maryland, Russell also owns a decision victory over former world champion Juan Carlos Payano in December 2020.

“I’m glad that Emmanuel and I will get our chance to have a redo on October 15,” said Russell. “Nothing has changed as far as my objective. I’m coming into the ring at Barclays Center to do whatever I have to do in order to finish this fight victorious.”

Fighting out of Manati, Puerto Rico, Rodríguez (20-2, 13 KOs) has also added a victory since his first clash with Russell, knocking out Roberto Sanchez Cantu in March. The 30-year-old won the IBF Bantamweight World Title with a unanimous decision victory over Paul Butler in 2018 and successfully defended it against then-unbeaten Jason Moloney. Rodríguez went on to lose the title to unbeaten champion Naoya Inoue in their May 2019 title bout.

“I’ve been training in Mexico for a long time and away from my family so that I can focus on this fight that will define my future,” said Rodriguez. “Russell is a good fighter who has been avoided throughout his career, but I’ve come to show that I’m on another level. I will win hands down and be back on top of the bantamweight division. On October 15, he’s going to realize that he’s not on my level.”

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Los Angeles, CA (September 13, 2022) Fast-Rising Irish Star ‘King’ Callum Walsh, (4-0, 3 KO’s), of Cork, Ireland, will face Brooklyn, N.Y. native Delen ‘The Sniper’ Parsley (13-1, 4 KO’s) in the eight-round, junior middleweight main event on Thursday, November 3 at The Quiet Cannon/ Montebello Country Club and broadcast live internationally on UFC FIGHT PASS, (10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT).

Walsh vs. Parsley headlines another expected sold-out, star studded Hollywood Fight Nights event presented by Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions. Advance tickets priced at $200 (First Row), $150 (Second Row),  $100 (Premium Reserved Seating) and $80 (Reserved Seating) are Now On-Sale and can be purchased online at 360Promotions.us. The Quiet Cannon / Montebello Country Club is located at 901 via San Clemente, Montebello, CA 90640. Doors will open on the night of the event at 5:00 p.m. PT.

The 21-year-old ‘King’ Callum Walsh returns to battle following a dominant six-round unanimous decision over veteran Benjamin Whitaker (15-9, 3 KOs), on August 4 in front of a sold-out venue of passionate supporters.  

Against Parsley, Walsh will be facing his toughest test as he headlines UFC FIGHT PASS for the fourth time. The highly skilled Parsley is currently riding a three-bout winning streak, most recently victorious in a six-round unanimous decision over Noe Morales Hernandez on April 2, 2022.

Further details on this event will be announced shortly.

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Coming on the heels of a fourth-round knockout in his Parx Casino® debut (September 1, 2022), Philadelphia fighter Joey Dawejko (22-10-4, 13 KOs) is set to enter the ring in an eight-round bout against Terrell Jamal Woods (28-53-9, 20 KOs) of Forrest City, AR at Parx Casino® on Friday, October 7.

Dawejko was semi-retired and started a roofing company, but he still had the itch to fight. On September 1, his left hook was looking great, and it looked like vintage Joey Dawejko. Not having to work long hours as a roofer has Dawejko looking rejuvenated for another heavyweight run. Dawejko has great hands and is a fighter at heart.

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D’Angelo Fuentes (7-1, 4 KOs) of Coconut Creek, FL, will make his second appearance in the Philadelphia area. In his last fight in Philadelphia (February 24), he looked great in a unanimous decision win. Fuentes recently competed on the Teofimo Lopez vs. Pedro Campa undercard in Las Vegas (August 13). Fuentes will fight against an opponent-to-be-determined in a six-round featherweight bout.

Daiyaan Butt (11-2, 5 KOs) of Philadelphia, PA, will be making a quick turnaround as he is coming off a win at Parx Casino® (September 1). Butt will look to stay undefeated at Parx Casino® when he competes in a six-round super lightweight bout against an opponent-to-be-determined.

Brendan O’Callaghan (2-1-1, 1 KO) of Philadelphia, PA, will be competing against an opponent-to-be-determined in a four-round super welterweight bout.

Russian fighter Soslan Alborov (0-1-1) of Philadelphia, PA, will be fighting an opponent-to-be-determined in a four-round super welterweight bout.

In a four-round super lightweight bout, Hakim Smith (1-3-1) of Philadelphia, PA, will be competing against Boris Nbe (2-1) of Harrisburg, PA.

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