Devaun Lee to battle Obafemi Bakari in battle of unbeaten's Tonight at Resorts World New York

Bryant Cruz to battle Engelberto Valenzuela in main event plus undefeated Chris Galeano & Jose Miguel De La Rosa QUEENS, NY (November 20, 2014) - This Friday night, November 21 at Resorts World Casino New York City, New Legend Boxing returns with a packed night of boxing that will showcase a 4-round Middleweight bout between DeVaun Lee and Obafemi Bakari.   In the main event, Bryant "Pee Wee" Cruz (12-0, 6 KO's) of Port Chester, New York will risk his undefeated record when he takes on Engleberto Valenzuelä (9-3, 3 KO's) of Mexico in a Super Featherweight bout scheduled for 8 rounds. Lee of Jamaica, Queens, New York is very focused on the bout with the undefeated Bakari.   "Training has been real good,"said the 27 year-old Lee, who is coming off a 4-round unanimous decision over Troy Artis on September 20 at the Resorts World Casino.    "I know my opponent was pretty good amateur and he won won his only pro bout."   Fighting in his home borough suits Lee very well as this will be his 3rd appearance at the Resorts World Casino New York City.   "I enjoy fighting at home.  I am very comfortable.  There is nothing like fighting in your home neighborhood because everybody comes out to support.  On Saturday night, I am looking to make the biggest statement I can.  I am so happy to be fighting for Felipe Gomez.  With him, I was a two-time New York Golden Gloves finalist."   "I can not wait to fight on Friday night," said the boxer who is known as "Unique."    "All my fans will be chanting "YAS", which stands for Young All Star."    In a Ten round Bout: Jonathan Maicelo (21-1, 12 KO's) of North Bergen, NJ takes on former Lightweight champion Hector Velasquez (56-23-3, 38 KO's) of Tijuana, Mexico in a Lightweight bout. In six round bouts:    Treysean Wiggins (4-1, 4 KO's) of Newburgh, NY will battle battle tested Jason Thompson (5-7-4, 4 KO's) of New York in a Welterweight fight.   In a Jr. Welterweight bout, Chris Galeano (4-0) of Bronx, NY will take on Villi Bello(1-0) of San Pedro de Macrois, DR   Allan Phelan (6-2, 4 KO's) of New York via Ireland will look for his 7th consecutive win when he takes on Angel Albelo (4-7-2, 1 KO) of Kissimee, Florida in a Super Featherweight clash.   In four round bouts:     Jose Miguel De La Rosa (1-0, 1 KO) of Queens, NY will fight Mack Babb (0-4) of Brooklyn, NY in a Welterweight bout.   In a Jr. Middleweight bout, Renan Ruiz (4-1, 3 KO's) of Brooklyn, NY will square off with Ismael Aulet (1-3) of Puerto Rico.   Former Irish Amateur standout Noel Murphy will make his pro debut againstAnthony Smith (1-3) of Brooklyn in a Welterweight bout.   New Legend Boxing has tickets available, priced at General Admission $50, Reserved Seating $75, Ringside $125 and Ringside VIP $150 may be purchased by online at www.NewLegendBoxing.com or by calling (718) 487-4474.   Resorts World Casino New York City is located 110-00 Rockaway Blvd. Jamaica, N.Y. 11420. Doors open at 6:30 PM, first fight starts at 7:30 PM.   New Legend Boxing Info@NewLegendBoxing.com (718) 487-4474

Bryant Cruz ready for Engelberto Valenzuela this Friday night at Resorts World Casino New York City in Queens

QUEENS, NY (November 19, 2014) - This Friday night, November 21 at Resorts World Casino New York City, New Legend Boxing returns with a packed night of boxing.   In the main event, Bryant "Pee Wee" Cruz (12-0, 6 KO's) of Port Chester, New York will risk his undefeated record when he takes on Engleberto Valenzuelä (9-3, 3 KO's) of Mexico in a Super Featherweight bout scheduled for 8 rounds. Cruz knows that this is a good measuring stick as Valenzuela has fought some undefeated fighters including hot shot prospect Felix Verdejo.   "I have seen one film on him and I know he has fought some undefeated guys.  I think he freezes when he steps up in competition,"said Cruz.   Cruz is doing all the right things to keep his record perfect as the competition gets better.   "I am working hard everyday.  I am giving 110%.  I am starting to see with each fight, It is getting tougher.  I know each fight will be hard and I know I can't take anyone lightly.  I am just going in there and I am doing what I have to do to win."   A win on Friday night, could be the springboard to a big 2015 for Cruz.   "I am trying to get those television fights in 2015.  I know I will step up the competition and keep climbing the ladder and up the rankings.  I know all that will come as I am staying focused and not being distracted,"finished the 24 year-old Cruz.   In a Ten round Bout: Jonathan Maicelo (21-1, 12 KO's) of North Bergen, NJ takes on former Lightweight champion Miguel Acosta (29-7-2, 23 KO's) of Philadelphia in a Lightweight bout. In six round bouts:    Treysean Wiggins (4-1, 4 KO's) of Newburgh, NY will battle battle tested Jason Thompson (5-7-4, 4 KO's) of New York in a Welterweight fight.   In a Jr. Welterweight bout, Chris Galeano (4-0) of Bronx, NY will take on Villi Bello(1-0) of San Pedro de Macrois, DR   Allan Phelan (6-2, 4 KO's) of New York via Ireland will look for his 7th consecutive win when he takes on Angel Albelo (4-7-2, 1 KO) of Kissimee, Florida in a Super Featherweight clash.   In four round bouts:   Devaun Lee (3-0, 1 KO) of Jamaica, Queens, NY will fight Obafemi Bakari (1-0) of Staten Island, NY in a battle of undefeated Middleweights.   Jose Miguel De La Rosa (1-0, 1 KO) of Queens, NY will fight Mack Babb (0-4) of Brooklyn, NY in a Welterweight bout.   In a Jr. Middleweight bout, Renan Ruiz (4-1, 3 KO's) of Brooklyn, NY will square off with Ismael Aulet (1-3) of Puerto Rico.   Former Irish Amateur standout Noel Murphy will make his pro debut againstAnthony Smith (1-3) of Brooklyn in a Welterweight bout.   New Legend Boxing has tickets available, priced at General Admission $50, Reserved Seating $75, Ringside $125 and Ringside VIP $150 may be purchased by online at www.NewLegendBoxing.com or by calling (718) 487-4474.   Resorts World Casino New York City is located 110-00 Rockaway Blvd. Jamaica, N.Y. 11420. Doors open at 6:30 PM, first fight starts at 7:30 PM.

Irish Amateur star Noel Murphy set to make pro debut on Friday, November 21 at Resorts World Casino New York City

QUEENS, NY (November 17, 2014) - On Friday night, November 21 at Resorts World Casino New York City, New Legend Boxing returns with a packed night of boxing.   In the main event, Bryant "Pee Wee" Cruz (12-0, 6 KO's) of Port Chester, New York will risk his undefeated record when he takes on Engleberto Valenzuelä (9-3, 3 KO's) of Mexico in a Super Featherweight bout scheduled for 8 rounds.   One of the featured undercard bouts will see the pro debut of Ireland standout amateur Noel Murphy making his pro debut against Anthony Smith (1-3) of Brooklyn, New York in a 4-round Welterweight bout.   Murphy, just 20 years-old of Cork, Ireland  and  now residing in Yonkers, New York is excited to begin his career in the paid ranks after completing an 116 amateur.   "The professional game is more active.  I competed for Ireland but when I got the opportunity to turn professional and come to New York, I took it,"said Murphy.  " It feels great to be in New York.  I can get the best experience and best sparring here.   In Smith, all Murphy knows is that he is fighting an opponent who is a native New Yorker.   "All I know is that he is from Brooklyn but that doesn't bother me.  I have prepared for the fight."   When asked about his style, Murphy looks to be a crowd pleaser.   "I can do a bit of everything but I focus on my power shots," finished Murphy.   In a Ten round Bout: Jonathan Maicelo (21-1, 12 KO's) of North Bergen, NJ takes on former Lightweight champion Miguel Acosta (29-7-2, 23 KO's) of Philadelphia in a Lightweight bout. In six round bouts:    Treysean Wiggins (4-1, 4 KO's) of Newburgh, NY will battle battle tested Jason Thompson (5-7-4, 4 KO's) of New York in a Welterweight fight.   In a Jr. Welterweight bout, Chris Galeano (4-0) of Bronx, NY will take on Villi Bello(1-0) of San Pedro de Macrois, DR   Allan Phelan (6-2, 4 KO's) of New York via Ireland will look for his 7th consecutive win when he takes on Angel Albelo (4-7-2, 1 KO) of Kissimee, Florida in a Super Featherweight clash.   In four round bouts:   Devaun Lee (3-0, 1 KO) of Jamaica, Queens, NY will fight Obafemi Bakari (1-0) of Staten Island, NY in a battle of undefeated Middleweights.   Jose Miguel De La Rosa (1-0, 1 KO) of Queens, NY will fight Mack Babb (0-4) of Brooklyn, NY in a Welterweight bout.   In a Jr. Middleweight bout, Renan Ruiz (4-1, 3 KO's) of Brooklyn, NY will square off with Ismael Aulet (1-3) of Puerto Rico.   New Legend Boxing has tickets available, priced at General Admission $50, Reserved Seating $75, Ringside $125 and Ringside VIP $150 may be purchased by online at www.NewLegendBoxing.com or by calling (718) 487-4474.   Resorts World Casino New York City is located 110-00 Rockaway Blvd. Jamaica, N.Y. 11420. Doors open at 6:30 PM, first fight starts at 7:30 PM.

STRIKEFORCE RECAPS AND REPLAYS

On Saturday night, Ronda Rousey continued her domination of the female bantamweight division,

retaining her title over former champion Sarah Kaufman in less than a minute.

Catch the replay of both the main card and the preliminary card this week on SHOWTIME EXTREME!

SHOWTIME EXTREME REPLAY SCHEDULE:

Tuesday, August 21 at 10:30 pm ET/PT – STRIKEFORCE: Rousey v. Kaufman full main card

Thursday, August 23 at 10:30 pm ET/PT – STRIKEFORCE EXTREME: Tate vs. Kedzie full preliminary card

The full STRIKEFORCE: Rousey vs. Kaufman main card is currently available on SHOWTIME On Demand.

Click on the images below to watch, share, and embed the recaps from Saturday.

RONDA ROUSEY STUNS SARAH KAUFMAN IN OPENING MINUTE

Ronda Rousey secures the arm bar hold on Sarah Kaufman and refuses to release. Kaufman did her best to block the move by holding on to her wrist, but Rousey would not be denied in the main event Saturday night. (PHOTO CREDIT: ESTHER LIN/ SHOWTIME)

Rousey Records Sixth Consecutive Win Via Arm Bar, Retains STRIKEFORCE Bantamweight Title

Catch The Replay of Saturday’s Thrilling Fights:

- Sunday, Aug. 19 at 9:30 a.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME

- Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME

- SHOWTIME ON DEMAND beginning Sunday, Aug. 19

SAN DIEGO (August 18, 2012)—Women’s mixed martial arts sensation Ronda Rousey defended her STRIKEFORCE Bantamweight Championship by besting former titleholder Sarah Kaufman via first-round arm bar on Saturday to cap a thrilling night of fights live on SHOWTIME. 

The undefeated Rousey continued her mind-boggling streak: six professional fights, six wins via first-round arm bar. Through those six fights, she has fought a miniscule total of seven minutes, 39 seconds as a professional. 

The former Team U.S.A. Judoka Olympian, and the first American woman ever to medal in that sport (Bronze, Beijing 2008), has been on a meteoric rise to stardom in recent months. Since her win over Miesha Tate back in March where Rousey captured the STRIKEFORCE Championship, she has appeared on the cover of ESPN The Magazine’s The Body Issue, appeared in Maxim Magazine (Sept. issue), been the subject of her own two-episode documentary series from SHOWTIME Sports, All Access, guest hosted TMZ, and appeared on Conan O’Brien’s nationally televised late night talk show. 

On Saturday, Rousey justified the attention with her ferocious ability and should expect the hype machine to continue. 

“Yes! You must believe the hype,” bellowed SHOWTIME Sports host and play-by-play man Mauro Ranallo shortly after the tap.

Other action from STRIKEFORCE:

     Welterweights (170 lbs.) 3x5

Tarec Saffiedine           UD (30-27, 3xs) over      Roger Bowling

(12-3)                        

                              
          (11-2)

Temecula, Calif.                        

                        Cincinnati, Ohio

                            Middleweights (185 lbs) 3x5

Anthony Smith             SUB (Rd 1) over            Lumumba Sayers  

(17-7)                        

                              
          (6-3)

Orange, County, Calif.                               

        Denver, Colo.                         
              

                             Light Heavyweights (205 lbs.) 3x5

Ovince Saint Preux           KO (Rd 3) over         T.J. Cook

(12-5)                        

                              
          (12-5)

Knoxville, Tenn.                                                 Ocala, Fla.

Preliminary Fights on SHOWTIME EXTREME

                        Bantamweights (135 lbs., Women’s Division)

Miesha Tate                  SUB (arm bar, Rd 3) over           Julie Kedzie

(13-3)                        

                              
                      (16-11)

Yakima, Wash.                         

                                     Albuquerque, N.M.

NOTE: Tate weathered a heavy storm of strikes by the veteran Kedzie to win an action-packed fight via arm bar in the third round.  Tate showed a tremendous amount of resiliency and heart in outlasting Kedzie. 

SHOWTIME will make Tate vs. Kedzie, which aired live on SHOWTIME EXTREME on Saturday, available for subscribers at SHOWTIME ON DEMAND™ within a few days.  More information on this is forthcoming.

     Middleweights (185 lbs.) 3X5

Adlan Amagov                         TKO over                      Keith Berry 
Albuquerque, NM.                                         

                Murrieta, Calif.
(10-2-1)                      
                                                   (12-10)

Featherweight (145 lbs., Women’s Division) 3x5

Germaine de Randamie            UD (30-27, 3xs) over      Hiroko Yamanaka

(3-2)                         

                              
                       (12-2, 1,  NC)
San Jose, Calif.                        
                                    Japan

Lightweights (155 lbs) 3x5

Bobby Green                            UD (30-27, 3xs) over      Matt Ricehouse
Fontana, Calif.                        

                              
        St. Charles, Mo.
(19-5)                                              
                              (6-1)

RONDA ROUSEY & SARAH KAUFMAN: FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

STRIKEFORCE Women’s Bantamweight Title Fight Tops MMA Event
 This Saturday, Aug. 18, Live On SHOWTIME^® (10 p.m. ET/PT); 
Preliminary Fights Live on SHOWTIME EXTREME^® (8 p.m. ET/PT)

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 16, 2012) – One of the most highly anticipated matchups of the year will transpire this Saturday, Aug. 18, live on SHOWTIME^® (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) when popular MMA superstar Ronda Rousey makes the first defense of her STRIKEFORCE Bantamweight Championship against hard-hitting former titleholder Sarah Kaufman at Valley View Casino Center.

In other fights on SHOWTIME: Jacare Souza vs. Derek Brunson (middleweights); Tarec Saffiedine vs. Roger Bowling (welterweights); Lumumba Sayers vs. Anthony Smith (middleweights); and Ovince Saint Preux vs. T.J. Cook (light heavyweights).

The live undercard fights on SHOWTIME EXTREME^® begin at 8 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast). The fights: Miesha Tate vs. Julie Kedzie (bantamweights); Adlan Amagov vs.Keith Berry (middleweights); Hiroko Yamanaka vs. Germaine De Randamie (featherweights); and Bobby Green vs. Matt Ricehouse (lightweights).

What the main eventers said during the final press conference Thursday:

RONDA ROUSEY

“I've had fights that I arrived the day before having to cut weight, I've had a fight where I had a pit bull bite on my foot and stuff like that. It doesn't matter. I see Sarah as an opponent and I've trained harder for this fight than any other fight before. I respect her so much and I'm not taking any chances. If I get her arm I'm going to try and rip it off and throw it at her corner. If I get her to choke I'm going to hold onto it (for as long as I possibly can). If I get her to a knockout I'm not going to walk away. I'm going to try to pound her face into the ground. And that has nothing to do with whether I like her or respect her because she is a very nice chick. But every single time I come to fight I pretend as if it is my little sister's life depending on it and in that kind of situation nobody can ever beat me. I'm here to fight. I'm not here to do a little dance for you guys.’’

SARAH KAUFMAN

“I have done quite a bit of media and press myself and I do think that there have been certain aspects focused on Ronda and she has done a great job of handling it really well. I have no doubt that she has trained fully for this fight and I don't think that the press has really affected her at all. I try to do the same thing. I focused on my camp. I worked with my team. I train as hard for whatever fight I have coming up. I trained harder than any other fight because I train as if that is the most important fight that is happening. I feel really confident going into this fight and I'm confident that Ronda is going to bring it. At the end of the day someone is going to walk out with the belt and I want that person to be me. You don't want to come in and play patty cake. That's not what we are here for. We are here to show up and do everything we possibly can to win. It gets people excited and people want to see two athletes showing up and fighting and not just trying to outscore the other person. They want to see someone decisively win a fight.”