Showing posts with label Fox Deportes. Show all posts
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Monday, December 22, 2014

RANDY CABALLERO DEFENDS IBF BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE FOR FIRST TIME AGAINST ALBERTO GUEVARA AT FANTASY SPRINGS ONFEBRUARY 27

  


 
THE HOMECOMING OF "EL MATADOR"



FOX SPORTS 1 AND FOX DEPORTES TO TELEVISE

Tickets on Sale December 26th!! 
LOS ANGELES (Dec. 22) - After piling up 12 wins in 12 fights at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif., hometown hero Randy "El Matador" Caballero (22-0, 13 KOs) went on the road in search of a world championship.  On October 25, it was mission accomplished for "El Matador" after he defeated England's Stuart Hall in Monte Carlo. On Friday, February 27, the conquering hero returns to Indio's Fantasy Springs Resort Casino to defend his IBF Bantamweight World Championship for the first time against Alberto "Metro" Guevara (18-2, 6 KOs) in a 12-round homecoming bout, presented by Golden Boy Promotions and televised by FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes.

"This is a night I've dreamed about for a long time, and I always said that the only thing better than winning a world title at home would be defending it there," said Caballero. "I'm going to be tough and impress my fans at Fantasy Springs."

"Randy Caballero is a good, young champion and he's fighting in his backyard, but I feel like this is my time," said Guevara. "I like being the underdog, and that will make my victory sweeter onFebruary 27."

"The fans at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino have watched Randy Caballero grow up as a fighter, so after he won a world title, our first order of business was bringing his first title defense back here," said Oscar De La Hoya, President and Founder of Golden Boy Promotions. "It's going to be a great night and a celebration of an exciting young champion, but Alberto Guevara knows what it's going to take to beat Caballero, and he's going to give everything he has to take the title." 

Tickets for the event, priced at $105, $75, $55, $45 and $35, and go on sale December 26, at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, by calling (800) 827-2946 or online atwww.fantasyspringsresort.com.

A former amateur star, Randy "El Matador" Caballero (22-0, 13 KOs) has been a fighter to watch ever since his amateur days, and once he turned professional in 2010, he lived up to all of the hype. He dominated his opposition both at home and abroad. A former WBC Youth Intercontinental and NABO champion, Caballero earned a shot at a world title in April by stopping Kohei Oba in eight rounds in Kobe, Japan and in October he defeated Stuart Hall via unanimous decision in Monte Carlo to win the vacant IBF crown. On February 27 the 24-year-old puts his belt on the line for the first time.

A professional fighter since 2009, Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico's Alberto "Metro" Guevara (18-2, 6 KOs) is a rugged warrior who battled his way up the bantamweight ladder, earning his first shot at a world title in 2012. Guevara lost a hard-fought decision to Leo Santa Cruz, but two wins over Jose Tirado and Jonathan Vidal put him right back at the top of the class. On February 27, following a hard-fought world title bout with Shinsuke Yamanaka, the 24-year-old Guevara hopes the third time is the charm against Caballero.

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Caballero vs. Guevara, a 12-round bout for Caballero's IBF Bantamweight World Championship is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona Extra, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Mexico, Live It To Believe It! and Golden Ram Group.  Doors open at 5p.m. and the first bell rings at 5:30 p.m. The FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes broadcast airs live at 10:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. PT.

For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com,www.FOXSports.com/FOXSports1, www.FOXDeportes.com, follow on Twitter at@GoldenBoyBoxing, @Swanson_comm, @FOXSports, @FOXSports1, @FOXDeportes and, become a fan on Facebook at Golden Boy Facebook Page, www.facebook.com/FOXDeportesand visit us on Instagram @GoldenBoyBoxing. 

Monday, December 15, 2014

Lewkowicz Congratulates Casimero for IBF Eliminator KO Over Santos

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Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing wishes to congratulate the fighter he co-promotes (along with Philippine promoter Samson Gello-ani), former IBF junior flyweight Champion John Riel "Quadro Alas" Casimero (20-2, 13 KOs), for his sensational second-round KO over Mexico's Armando "Cobra" Santos (14-4-1, 8 KOs) in an IBF flyweight world title elimination bout.

Fighting on Saturday night (December 13) at the Salon Las Palmas in Monterrey, Mexico, Casimero announced himself as a serious contender in the flyweight division and won the right to face Thailand's current IBF Champ Amnat Ruenroeng (or his upcoming challenger Zou Shiming, should Shiming take the title).

The 24-year-old Casimero, who lost his IBF junior flyweight title on the scales seven months ago, declared his presence at the new weight class by clubbing the capable Santos in brutal fashion. A left hook put Santos down hard at the conclusion of round one and Casimero finished the job on the still-dazed Santos seconds into the second round.

"John Riel had a fantastic training camp with his trainer, Feliciano "Jun" Agrabio Jr., and it showed," said Lewkowicz. "He looked unbelievably strong and powerful at the new weight and he will be impossible to beat when he is in the shape he was in tonight."

Lewkowicz says he will wait to see the winner of Ruenroeng vs. Shiming before making his next move with his resurgent slugger, but Saturday's performance was exactly what he needed to bring his career back to life after losing his title on the scale a short time ago.

"He has dedicated himself once again. He was having so much trouble making the weight at junior flyweight that he became discouraged. At full flyweight he can train and not starve and now we see he is as powerful as ever. Maybe even more powerful."

ABOUT SAMPSON BOXING

After a very successful run as a matchmaker and adviser, Sampson Lewkowicz switched over to the promotional side of professional boxing in January 2008.

Sampson Boxing has grown into one of the world's most prestigious promotional firms, representing many of the world's best fighters and most promising young contenders.

Sampson Boxing has promotional partners all over North and South America, Africa, Asia, New Zealand, Australia, Europe and Central America and Sampson Boxing events have been televised on such premiere networks as HBO, Showtime, ESPN, VS. and several international networks. 

Friday, December 12, 2014

IBF TITLE SHOT ON THE LINE IN MONTERREY ON DEC. 13


    





FORMER CHAMPION JOHN RIEL CASIMERO FACES ARMANDO SANTOS IN FLYWEIGHT TITLE ELIMINATOR ON FOX DEPORTES AND TELEVISA

LOS ANGELES (Dec. 12) - A world title shot will be on the line at the Salon Las Palmas in Monterrey, Mexico, on Saturday, December 13, when Mexico City's Armando "Cobra" Santos (14-3-1, 8 KOs) faces Filipino star John Riel "Cuadro Alas"Casimer (20-2, 12 KOs) in a 12-round IBF Flyweight Title Eliminator that will air on FOX Deportes and Televisa.

In the co-main event, unbeaten Francisco "El Bandido" Vargas (20-0-1, 14 KOs) battles Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico's Genaro "Duro" Camargo (39-15, 32 KOs) in an eight-round lightweight bout.

Also in action will be lightweight contender Roberto "Tito" Manzanarez (28-1, 24 KOs) and unbeaten prospect Adan "Speedy" Mares (12-0-1, 3 KOs).

Santos vs. Casimero, a 12-round IBF flyweight title elimination bout, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Canelo Promotions and sponsored by Mexico - Live It To Believe It!. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. CT and the FOX Deportes broadcast begins at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT and the Televisa broadcast airs at 10:30 p.m. CT on Canal 5.

Unbeaten in seven straight since 2011, 26-year-old Armando "Cobra" Santos (14-3-1, 8 KOs) lives up to his nickname with a style that can see him strike opponents down at any given time once the bell rings. A holder of the NABF, WBC USNBC, and IBF International titles at 112 pounds, the number four-ranked Santos has even bigger goals in mind for 2015, and if he defeats Casimero, he will move even closer to them.

Fighting out of Cebu City, 24-year-old John Riel Casimero (20-2, 12 KOs) is on a mission to regain the title he lost on the scales in May. The IBF flyweight champion since February of 2012, when he defeated Luis Alberto Lazarte, Casimero successfully defended his crown three times before he came in overweight for his bout against Mauricio Fuentes. After stopping Fuentes in a single round, Casimero now has a second chance to earn a shot at the belt he never lost in the ring.

Born in Tijuana and now fighting out of Mexico City, 2008 Olympian Francisco Vargas (20-0-1, 14 KOs) has had the biggest year of his career in 2014, and after notable wins over Abner Cotto and former world champion Juan Manuel Lopez, he has the opportunity to close out the year with another big win as he faces the always tough Camargo.

Just 27 years old, Guasave's Genaro "Duro" Camargo (39-15, 32 KOs) is one of the most active fighters in the sport today, and he's always ready to test himself against the best in the game. Winner of four of his last six bouts, this 10-year veteran can make a huge impact in his final bout of 2014 if he can defeat Vargas this weekend.

At 19, Roberto "Tito" Manzanarez (28-1, 24 KOs) has been blazing a trail through the lightweight division, winning seven straight fights and earning the WBC Youth Intercontinental title that he has successfully defended three times. Born in Phoenix, Arizona and now fighting out of Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico; he is fresh from a third-round stoppage of Ricardo Castillo in August, Manzanarez will seek his fourth victory of the year on Saturday against Tijuana's Hector Velasquez (56-23-3, 38 KOs), a hard-hitting 39-year-old who always shows up to fight.

The brother of multiple-division world champion Abner Mares, Guadalajara's Adan "Speedy" Mares (12-0-1, 3 KOs) is a well-schooled boxer looking to take his game to the next level in 2015. But first, the 25-year-old must get past Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico's Miguel Angel Gonzalez (16-1, 13 KOs), a tough test who will push the rising star to the limit in Monterrey.

For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, follow on Twitter atwww.twitter.com/GoldenBoyBoxing and visit on Facebook at Golden Boy Facebook Page. For more information on Televisa Deportes visit www.TelevisaDeportes.com, become a follower on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TD_Deportes. For more information on FOX Deportes visitwww.FOXDeportes.com, become a follower on Twitter at www.twitter.com/FOXDeportes and visit www.facebook.com/FOXDeportes on Facebook.

Thursday, March 6, 2014

"NIGHT OF THE HEAVYWEIGHTS" TAKES PLACE AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO ON THURSDAY, APRIL 3


 



GOLDEN BOY LIVE! TO AIR TRIPLEHEADER WITH UNDEFEATED LUIS ORTIZ, GERALD WASHINGTON AND DOMINIC BREAZEALE
IN SEPARATE BOUTS ON FOX SPORTS 1 AND FOX DEPORTES

Tickets Starting At $25 Go On Sale This Friday!

INDIO, Calif. (March. 5, 2014) - The big men of boxing are on their way to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. on Thursday, April 3 when Golden Boy Live! airs "Night Of The Heavyweights,"a tripleheader of hard-hitting heavyweight action on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes. In the 10-round main event, unbeaten Cuban star Luis Ortiz looks to continue his race towards a world title fight against an opponent to be announced shortly.

Plus, Vallejo, California's Gerald "El Gallo Negro" Washington risks his perfect professional record in the 10-round co-main event against Houston' Skipp "Strictly Business" Scott and 2012 U.S. Olympian Dominic "Trouble" Breazeale goes for 10 straight wins when he takes on veteran standout Nagy Aguilera.

Currently ranked number two in the world by the WBA, 34-year-old southpaw Luis "The Real King Kong" Ortiz (20-0, 17 KOs) graduated from the legendary Cuban amateur boxing program with nearly 350 wins and numerous titles. When he turned professional in his adopted home state of Florida in 2010, he set his sights on gold of a different sort; a heavyweight world championship. Thus far, Ortiz has been unstoppable with five of his last six wins coming by knockout and has made it clear that he will take out anyone in his way on the road to the title.

With six of his professional wins taking place at Fantasy Springs, 31-year-old Gerald "El Gallo Negro" Washington (11-0, 8 KOs) has clearly found a home away from home in the Indio venue. A former standout football player at USC, Washington discovered a new athletic life in the boxing ring and he has continued to impress with his poise and power. In January, he halted Arron Lyons in five rounds and on April 3, he steps up to face Skipp Scott.

After losing his first professional bout in 2006, Houston's Skipp Scott (16-1, 10 KOs) hasn't lost since earning his nickname "Strictly Business." A staple on the Texas and Louisiana fight circuit, the 35-year-old Scott scored the biggest win of his career in January of 2013 when he defeated Kertson Manswell for the WBF Intercontinental title. Now the six-foot-eight inch Scott is hungry for more and he is ready to let the fists fly against Washington.

Undefeated since turning professional after the 2012 London Olympic Games, Alhambra's Dominic Breazeale (9-0, 9 KOs) has yet to let any opponent go the distance and he has no intention of starting now. After fighting six times in 2013, Breazeale kicked 2014 off to a great start with a third-round stoppage over Homer Fonseca in January at Fantasy Springs. On April 3, the 28-year-old will see if he can defeat a crafty and experienced foe in Nagy Aguilera.

A native of Santo Domingo who now makes his home in the state of New York, 27-year-old Nagy Aguilera (19-7, 13 KOs) has a wealth of experience. A veteran of fights against boxing greats and former World Champions Antonio Tarver, Samuel Peter, Chris Arreola and Tomasz Adamek, Aguilera has won three of his last four fights, which is a hot streak he will take with him into the ring against Breazeale.

"Night Of The Heavyweights" is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona and O'Reilly Auto Parts.  The FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes broadcast airs live at10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT.

Tickets, priced at $25, $35 and $45, will go on sale Friday, March 7 at 10:00 a.m. PT at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, by calling (800) 827-2946 or online atwww.fantasyspringsresort.com.

For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com or www.FOXSports.com follow on Twitter at @GoldenBoyBoxing, @breazealeboxing, and follow the conversation using #GoldenBoyLive, become a fan on Facebook at Golden Boy Facebook Page and visit us on Instagram @GoldenBoyBoxing and @Swanson_Comm. For more information on FOX Sports 1 visit www.FOXSports.com/FOXSports1 and become a follower on Twitter at @FOXSports @FOXSports1 and @FOXSportsPR. 

Saturday, August 10, 2013

A CLASSIC COUNTDOWN TO "THE ONE: MAYWEATHER VS. CANELO" AIRS ON AUGUST 10 ON FOX DEPORTES



FLOYD "MONEY" MAYWEATHER VS. MIGUEL COTTO
DANNY "SWIFT" GARCIA VS. ERIK "EL TERRIBLE" MORALES I
ZAB "SUPER" JUDAH VS. LUCAS "THE MACHINE" MATTHYSSE

ALL TO BE AIRED ON BROADCAST

LOS ANGELES, August 7 - The biggest boxing event of 2013 is a little over a month away and with anticipation rising, FOX Deportes will do their part to get fight fans ready for "THE ONE: Mayweather vs. Canelo" with three hours of "Golden Boy Classics" on Saturday, August 10 beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

First up is the 2010 battle between former World Champion Zab Judah and WBC Interim Super Lightweight World Champion Lucas Matthysse.  Then at 10:00 p.m., Unified Super Lightweight World Champion Danny Garcia challenges the legendary Erik Morales for his first World Championship in 2012 and in the main event at 11:00 p.m., Floyd "Money" Mayweather meets former World Champion Miguel Cotto in their epic May 2012 clash.

Dominant against anyone and everyone put in front of him for years, Floyd Mayweather's boxing dominance was internationally recognized.  But on May 5, 2012, "Money" gave the fans an even more impressive show as he stood and traded with hard-hitting Puerto Rican icon Miguel Cotto, pounding out a 12 round unanimous decision that proved Mayweather's ability to do it all in the ring once again.

Despite his success on the way up the 140-pound ladder, no one outside of his team knew how Danny Garcia would react to facing a legend like Erik Morales in Houston, Texas on March 24, 2012.  But in his first world title fight, Philadelphia's Garcia rose to the occasion, dropping Morales in the 11th round en route to a 12-round decision win that earned him the WBC 140-pound crown.

Two Division World Champion Zab Judah had to walk through fire when he faced off with Lucas Matthysse at New Jersey's Prudential Center on November 6, 2010.   Judah rose from the canvas in the 10th round against his then-unbeaten foe to pound out a 12-round split decision.  Many left the arena that night believing Matthysse was the victor, but the Argentinean banger would get his shot at glory soon enough.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

WORLD CHAMPION BEIBUT SHUMENOV DEVELOPING INTERNATIONAL STAR APPEAL

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Shumenov vs. Ornelas
WBA World Light Heavyweight Championship
June 2, 2012 ●  Hard Rock Hotel & Casino ● Las Vegas, NV


SHUMENOV TO FACE ENRIQUE ORNELAS AT HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO IN
LAS VEGAS ON JUNE 2 LIVE ON FOX SPORTS NET AND FOX DEPORTES
WITH FUEL TV TO AIR ON DELAYED BASIS 
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LAS VEGAS (May 17, 2012) - Unable to secure a unification title fight against the other 175-pound world champions, World Boxing Association (WBA) Light Heavyweight World Champion Beibut Shumenov returns on June 2 to make his fourth title defense against former super middleweight world title challenger Enrique Ornelas (33-7, 21 KO's) at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. in a fight that will be televised live on FOX Sports Net and FIX Deportes and will be televised on a delayed basis on FUEL TV.

Shumenov vs. Ornelas is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and KZ Event Productions and sponsored by Corona and DeWalt Tools.  The FOX Sports Net and FOX Deportes bilingual simulcast will air live at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT.  FUEL TV will rebroadcast the fight on Sunday, July 1, at 12:00 p.m. ET/9:00 a.m. PT.

Tickets, priced at $100, $60, $30, $25, along with a limited number of VIP suite seats priced at $125, may be purchased at the Hard Rock Hotel Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at (800) 745-3000.

"I'm looking forward to defending my world title belt, especially on a nationally televised show once again," Shumenov said from his Las Vegas home."

A unique boxing world champion, at least in terms of his background, Shumenov has growing international appeal.  The chiseled 2008 Kazakhstan Olympian is a lawyer and boxing promoter who, along with his brother Chingis Shumenov, owns and operates KZ Event Productions out of Las Vegas.

Two-and-a-half years ago, also at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Shumenov captured the WBA World Title in just his 10th professional bout with a 12-round unanimous decision victory over former World Champion Gabriel Campillo.  The win established a new record for a fighter winning a major light heavyweight world championship in the fewest professional fights. 

Shumenov was scheduled for a unification fight on Jan. 8, 2011 against World Boxing Organization (WBO) World Champion Juergen Braehmer in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, but Braehner pulled out of the fight just a few days prior to the scheduled event.  To avoid cancelling the show in the capital city of his native country, Shumenov fought former World Champion William Joppy, who was slated to face another fighter on the same card.

Since capturing his WBA World title belt, Shumenov has successfully defended against undefeated, mandatory challenger Vyacheslav Uzelkov (DEC 12), Joppy (KO 6) and most recently Danny Santiago (TKO 9) this past July.  The 28-year-old Shumenov has defeated four world champions - Campillo, Byron Mitchell, Joppy and Montell Griffin - as well as former world title challengers Epifanio Mendoza, Uzelkov and Santiago in only 13 professional bouts.

"My goal has always been and remains to fight the best and unify the world light heavyweight title." Shumenov noted.  "To do that I need to keep practicing and improving with each and every fight. Someday, I hope one of the other world champions will put his belt on the line against mine.  Until then, though, I am only focused on defending my world title belt against the toughest possible challengers like Ornelas."

Some present and former world champions have made overtures about fighting Shumenov, but they have demanded that the fight be held in their respective hometowns.  To his credit, Shumenov hasn't made a Kazakhstan showdown a mandatory demand, despite attracting more than 30,000 fans there for a fight against Griffin in 2008.

"All fighters dream of fighting in the boxing capital of the world, Las Vegas," Shumenov remarked.  "I'd love to fight again in Kazakhstan and intend to do that again someday, but Las Vegas is a perfect, neutral site."

Hall of Fame promoter Don Chargin, who serves as Shumenov's advisor, has been frustrated by biased media reports about major fights for Shumenov.   "I had discussions with representatives for a title fight with (Jean) Pascal and unification with (Nathan) Cleverly," Chargin explained. "They wanted to fight in Canada and England, but we preferred Las Vegas or Kazakhstan.  Beibut's the world champion and I didn't believe those options to fight in Canada or England were in his best interest.  Discussions never got any further because neither of them were really serious about fighting us. Meanwhile, time had passed.  Beibut's layoff was no fault of his own; he wanted to fight all along and patiently waited. Making either of those fights, though, was out of his control.  If things go right June 2, we'll try again to make a unification fight."

Shumenov understands that, first, he has to get past a tough, hungry challenger in Guanajuato, Mexico's Ornelas, who has moved up to the light heavyweight division after an impressive run at 168 pounds, where he owned the NABF title and proved to be a strong challenger for Robert Stieglitz' WBO title in 2010.

For more information on Golden Boy Promotions, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GoldenBoyBoxing or visit us on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing.

For more information on KZ Event Productions and Shumenov, visitwww.kzeventproductions.com or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/KZEventProductions.