'KO Kings of Tomorrow' RESULTS

KO Kings of Tomorrow Feb. 22, 2014 - Sands Casino Resort - Bethlehem, PA

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS: HUMBERTO SAVIGNE (12-1, 9 KOs), Miami, FL by way of Cuba WKO2 (1:11) MAXWELL TAYLOR (18-7-1, 8 KOs), Baltimore, MD MIDDLEWEIGHTS: FARID AGHAYEV (1-0-1, 1 KO), Azerbaijan D4 (39-37, 38-38, 38-38) LANNY DARDAR (1-0-1, 1 KO), New Orleans, LA WELTERWEIGHTS ERICKSON LUBIN (4-0, 4 KOs), Orlando, FL WTKO3 (2:01) TIROBIO BALL (4-2-1, 1 KO), Meridian, MS SAMUEL VASQUEZ (13-0, 9 KOs), Monessen, PA WTKO4 (0:29) BERLIN "The Rock" ABREAU (7-1, 5 KOs), Dominican Republic SUPER FEATHERWEIGHTS ALEXEI COLLADO (18-0, 16 KOs), Miami, FL by way of Cuba WDEC8 (78-74, 78-74, 78-74) EDGAR RIOVALLE (36-17-2, 25 KOs), Mexico FEATHERWEIGHTS CLAUDIO MARRERO (15-1, 11 KOs), Dominican Republic WDEC8 (80-72, 80-72, 80-72) JOSE ANGEL BERANZA (36-29-2, 28 KOs), Mexico BANTAMWEIGHTS JUAN CARLOS PAYANO (15-0, 8 KOs), Dominican Republic   WDEC (80-72, 80-72, 79-72) GERMAN MERAZ (46-30-1, 25 KOs), Mexico (winners listed first) WHERE:        Sands Casino Resort, Bethlehem, PA PROMOTER:  Iron Mike Productions MATCHMAKER:     Chris Middendorf WHERE:        Sands Casino Resort, Bethlehem, PA PROMOTER:  Iron Mike Productions MATCHMAKER:     Chris Middendorf ABOUT IRON MIKE PRODUCTIONS (IMP): Founded in 2013 by CEO Garry Jonas and Hall of Famer Mike Tyson, Iron Mike Productions is a full-service boxing promotional company with offices located in Deerfield Beach, Florida and Las Vegas, Nevada. IMP is committed to changing traditional boxing promotion by advocating for its fighters' successes, inside the ring and out, throughout their professional careers and into retirement. For additional information go online at www.IronMikeProductions.com, friend on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/IronMike Productions, or follow on Twitter @IronMikeProd.

KO Kings of Tomorrow Featuring Claudio Marrero, Juan Carlos Payano & Erickson Lubin Feb. 22, 2014 - Sands Casino Resort - Bethlehem, PA

For Immediate Release Latino fighters dominate Iron Mike Productions stable Monthly 'KO Kings of Tomorrow' series kicks-off Feb. 22 at Sands Casino Resort in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania  Mike Tyson KO Kings U-Stream Commercial DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (February 11, 2014) - Like many boxing promoters in North America, Hall of Famer "Iron" Mike Tyson's stable of Iron Mike Productions (IMP) fighters are predominately Latino (see classic photo gallery below).  Many of his top Latino fighters will be in action February 22 as IMP launches its new monthly boxing series, "KO Kings of Tomorrow," at Sands Casino Resort in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The IMP boxing series will be broadcast worldwide as low-cost pay-per-view events over Universal Streaming Network, live from Sands Bethlehem Event Center, for only $4.99 via http://www.ustream.tv/universalstreamingnetwork. IMP's Latino contingent of fighters are led by International Boxing Federation (IMP) junior lightweight champion Argenis "The Thunderstorm" Mendez and two-division world titlist Joan "Little Tyson" Guzman. "The great Latino fighters in history are true legends of the ring," Tyson said. "My business partner, Garry Jonas, and I are confident that our Latino fighters will always strive to reach the level of those gladiators." The Feb. 22nd "KO Kings of Tomorrow" card is stacked with IMP Latino contenders and prospects such as world-rated featherweight Claudio "The Matrix" Marrero (14-1, 11 KOs), who faces Mexican invader Jose Angel "Pepe" Beranza (36-28-2, 28 KOs) in the eight-round main event, plus two-time Dominican Republic Olympian Juan Carlos Payano (14-0, 8 KOs) versus Mexican bantamweight German "Panteonero" Meraz (46-28-1, 25 KOs) in the eight-round co-feature.   Marrero is rated No. 9 by the World Boxing Association (WBO), while Payano is ranked No. 2 by the WBA (the No. 1 spot is unrated), No. 10 by the World Boxing Council (WBC) and No. 15 by the International Boxing Federation (IBF).                                          Claudio Marrero (red trunks)               Juan Carlos Payano (gold trunks) (pictures by Rey Sanchez / Iron Mike Productions) Cuban light heavyweight Humberto "El Don" Savigne (11-8, 8 KOs), rated No. 4 by the WBC, takes on Baltimore boxer "The General" Maxwell Taylor (18-6-1, 8 KOs) in an eight-round bout.  Cuban super featherweight Alexei "The Mexican-Cuban" Collado (17-0, 16 KOs), who is rated No. 15 by the WBA, plans to extend his perfect win streak against Mexican veteran Edgar "Basuras" Riovalle (36-16-2, 25 KOs) in an eight-round match.  Puerto Rican-American featherweight prospect Dennis Galarza (2-0, 1 KO) meets Jesus Gonzalez (1-1) in a four-round bout.  Rising star Erickson "The Hammer" Lubin (3-0, 3 KOs) tangles with Tirobio Ball (4-1-1, 1 KO) in a four-round Special Welterweight Attraction.  2012 National PAL champion Lubin, fighting out of Orlando (FL), was considered Team USA's No. 1 overall prospect for the 2016 Olympics prior to him signing a promotional contract with Iron Mike Productions last October 1 on his 18th birthday. Lubin fought on ESPNFriday Night Fights this past weekend for the second time in a row.  The gifted southpaw registered his third consecutive first-round stoppage as his much more experienced opponent, Roberto Acevedo (13-13-1), was unable to answer the bell for the second round. Also on the undercard in a six-round fight are a pair of unbeaten welterweights, popular Moossen (PA) resident "The Who Can Mexican" Samuel Vasquez (12-0, 8 KOs), the two-time All-Army and Armed Forces Champion, and Dominican Republic fighter Berlin "The Rock" Abreau (7-0., 5 KOs).  Azerbaijan middleweight Farid Aghaev will make his pro debut in a four-round fight vs. an opponent to be determined. Marrero, Payano, Lubin, Savigne, Collado and Galarza are promoted by IMP.  All fights and fighters are subject to change.

Iron Mike Productions announces Monthly series at Sands Casino Resort

KO Kings of Tomorrow Featuring Claudio Marrero, Juan Carlos Payano & Erickson Lubin Feb. 22, 2014 * Sands Casino Resort * Bethlehem, PA

For Immediate Release 'KO Kings of Tomorrow' Kicks-off Feb. 22 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (January 30, 2014) - Hall of Famer "Iron" Mike Tyson is the youngest World Heavyweight Champion of all-time and in 1987 he was voted "World's Most Popular Athlete." The living legend became a boxing promoter last year, partnering with Garry Jonas to form Iron Mike Productions, which has announced its new monthly boxing series, "KO Kings of Tomorrow," starting February 22, at Sands Casino Resort in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Tyson, of course, isn't the first world champion who turned to promoting after retiring from the ring. He joined a select list of fighters who became boxing promoters, including Jack Dempsey, Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali (see photo gallery below), Roy Jones, Jr., Oscar de la Hoya, Bernard Hopkins and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Tyson also announced that he will perform his acclaimed one-man show, "Undisputed Truth," on Feb. 20 at Sands Bethlehem Event Center. The IMP boxing series will be broadcast worldwide as low-cost pay-per-view events over Universal Streaming Network, live from Sands Bethlehem Event Center, for only $4.99 via http://www.ustream.tv/universalstreamingnetwork. The Feb. 22nd "KO Kings of Tomorrow" is loaded from top to bottom, featuring many of the top contenders and prospects in the world. World-rated featherweight Claudio "The Matrix" Marrero (14-1, 11 KOs) takes on Mexican invader Jose Angel "Pepe" Beranza (36-28-2, 28 KOs) in the 10-round main event. The World Boxing Association (WBA) rates Marrero, a native of the Dominican Republic, as its No. 9 rated 126-pounder in the world. The slick southpaw lost a close 12-round decision (116-111, 115-112, 114-113) in his last fight (August 23, 2013) to Jesus Marcelo Andres Cuellar for the WBA Interim title. Two-time Dominican Republic Olympian Juan Carlos Payano (14-0, 8 KOs) faces battle-tested Mexican veteran German "Panteonero" Meraz (46-28-1, 25 KOs) in the 10-round co-feature. Payano had more than 520 amateur matches and he is currently the WBA's top-rated contender (No. 2, the top spot is unrated), as well as ranked No. 10 by the World Boxing Council (WBC) and No. 15 by the International Boxing Federation (IBF). One of the best prospects in the world, Erickson "The Hammer" Lubin (2-0, 2 KOs), meets Mississippi's upset-minded Tirobio Ball (4-1-1, 1 KO) in a four-round Special Welterweight Attraction. Lubin, fighting out of Orlando (FL), was considered Team USA's No. 1 overall prospect for the 2016 Olympics prior to him signing a promotional contract with Iron Mike Productions last October 1 on his 18th birthday. The explosive southpaw captured a gold medal at the 2012 National PAL Championships, among his many significant accomplishments as an amateur boxer. Cuban light heavyweight Humberto "El Don" Savigne (11-8, 8 KOs), fighting out of Miami, squares off against former world title challenger Tommy Karpency (21-4-1, 14 KOs) in another 10-round bout. Savigne is rated No. 4 by the WBA. Karpency is a local favorite from Adah, Pennsylvania, who took then-World Boxing Organization (WBO) 175-pound champion Nathan Cleverly the full distance in 2012. Another powerful southpaw, Cuban-born super featherweight Alexei "The Mexican-Cuban" Collado(17-0, 16 KOs) puts his undefeated record on the line against tough Mexican veteran Edgar "Basuras" Riovalle (36-16-2, 25 KOs) in an eight-round match-up. The 25-year-old Collado, who defected to Ireland and now lives in Miami, has stopped all but one of his 17 opponents as a professional. Riovalle has been knocked out only once in his last 14 fights dating back to 2010. Another standout IMP prospect, Orlando featherweight Dennis Galarza (2-0, 1 KO), plans to continue impressing in a scheduled four-rounder versus Jesus Gonzalez (1-1), of Mexico. Also fighting on the undercard in a six-rounder are a pair of unbeaten welterweights, popular Moossen (PA) resident "The Who Can Mexican" Samuel Vasquez (11-0, 7 KOs), the two-time All-Army and Armed Forces Champion, and Dominican Republic fighter Berlin "The Rock" Abreau (7-0., 5 KOs). Azerbaijan middleweight Farid Aghaev will make his pro debut in a four-round fight vs. an opponent to be determined. All fights and fighters are subject to change. Tickets priced at $200.00, $125.00, $75.00 and $50.00 are on sale and available to purchase at the Sands Event Center Bethlehem Box Office, http://sandseventcenter.com/event/details/ko-kings-of-tomorrow-featuring-mike-tyson/, all TicketMaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com, or call 1-800-745-3000. To inaugurate the "KO Kings of Tomorrow" series one lucky ticket holder will be selected to sit ringside with "Iron" Mike. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. ET with the first bout scheduled to start at 7:15 p.m. ET. For additional information go online at www.IronMikeProductions.com or http://sandseventcenter.com/event/details/ko-kings-of-tomorrow-featuring-mike-tyson/  ABOUT IRON MIKE PRODUCTIONS (IMP): Founded in 2013 by CEO Garry Jonas and Hall of Famer Mike Tyson, Iron Mike Productions is a full-service boxing promotional company with offices located in Deerfield Beach, Florida and Las Vegas, Nevada. IMP is committed to changing traditional boxing promotion by advocating for its fighters' successes, inside the ring and out, throughout their professional careers and into retirement. For additional information go online at www.IronMikeProductions.com, friend on Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/IronMike Productions, or follow on Twitter @IronMikeProd.

ESPN’S FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS PRESS CONFERENCE AND WEIGH IN VIDEOS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WEST ORANGE, NJ (June 14, 2013)—Below are the Press Conference weigh in videos for tonight’s ESPN Night Fights show at the South Mountain Arena in West Orange, New Jersey.

In the Main event, it will be a 12 round Bantamweight bout between Juan Carlos Payano of the Phillippines taking on Juan Carlos Payano of the Dominican Republic.

In the 8 round co-feature, Jorge Diaz of New Brunswick, NJ takes on Yenifel Vicente of the Dominican Republic in a Super Bantamweight affair.

The card is promoted by GH3 Promotions and Greg Cohen Promotions along with Acquinity Sports.

The Videos maybe used for websites for Journalistic purposes by clicking on the video link and copying the embedded code.

PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbQS-RqYUPQ

WEIGH IN VIDEO

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3O-v-CPKrpI

Other GH3/GCP fighters featured on the undercard will be undefeated Middleweight Antoine Douglas (7-0, 5 KO’s) & Undefeated Light Heavyweight Lavarn Harvell (12-0, 7 KO’s) and Skaur Jackson
Tickets are priced at $35, $50, $75, and $100 Ringside (Rows 1-2). VIP Tables for 10 are also available that include dinner. To purchase, please call888.612.4191.To purchase tickets, please call 888.612.4191.

On fight night, doors open at 6:00 pm and the action starts at 7:30. The Richard J. Codey Arena at South Mountain is located at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange, New Jersey.

Quotes from Media Conference for Friday Night Fights in West Orange, NJ

At press conference was held today at Franklin Steakhouse in Nutley, New Jersey, to discuss tomorrow night's (Friday, June 14) ESPN Friday Night Fights boxing event atthe Richard J. Codey Arena at South Mountain in West Orange. Presented by Greg Cohen Promotions and GH3 Promotions in association with Acquinity Sports and First Round Promotions, the exciting night of world-class boxing will feature, in the 12-round main event, undefeated Philippine knockout artist Jundy Maraon (15-0-1, 12 KOs) taking on undefeated NABA and WBA Fedelatin Bantamweight Champion, Dominican Juan Carlos Payano (13-0, 7 KOs). And in the eight-round super-bantamweight co-feature, New Brunswick, New Jersey's Jorge "King" Diaz (17-1, 10 KOs) will face Dominican bull Yenifel Vicente (24-1-2, 16 KOs) for the WBC Fecarbox Super Bantamweight Title. The following are excerpts from the conference: Greg Cohen (Greg Cohen Promotions) The featured fight and co-feature could both be on HBO and Showtime and they should be wars. Jundy Maraon (15-0-1, 12 KOs) I want to thank my team. This is going to be a great fight. Juan Carlos Payano (13-0, 7 KOs) I know Jundy is powerful but I came to do my thing. My dream is to become champ and Maraon is in the way of my dream. Nonito Donaire Sr. (Maraon Trainer) It's going to be a good fight. Hopefully Payano will engage with Maraon. Henry Rivalta (Acquinity Sports, promoter of Payano) Payano is dedicated like no other fighter I see. We respect Maraon very much, but I put my money on my guy. This will be one of the fights of the year. Jorge "King" Diaz (17-1, 10 KOs) I want to capitalize on this opportunity. Yenifel Vicente (24-1-2, 16 KOs) I come prepared for this fight. I have what it takes. I guarantee a war. Antoine Douglas (7-0, 5 KOs) Where I come from, we are bread fighters. This is a step for me. I will take pride in my victory. Lavarn Harvell (12-0, 7 KOs) I am ready for anything and my opponent better be ready too. Gabe LaConte (Promoter of Lavarn Harvell) The 1st time I saw Harvell fight, I knew he was a born fighter. He has heavy hands and fans should not get up for popcorn. I'll never get a fighter as good as Harvell. Tickets are priced at $35, $50, $75, and $100 Ringside (Rows 1-2). VIP Tables for 10 are also available that include dinner. To purchase, please call 888.612.4191.To purchase tickets, please call 888.612.4191. For more information, visitgcpboxing.com or www.gh3promotions.com. On fight night, doors open at 6:00 pm and the action starts at 7:30. The Richard J. Codey Arena at South Mountain is located at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange, New Jersey.

Juan Carlos Payano on weight for ESPN Friday Night Fights showdown vs. Jundy Maraon

Juan Carlos Payano (R) Picture by Rey Sanchez / Acquinity Sports  DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (June 11, 2013) -- Undefeated Dominican bantamweight Juan Carlos Payano (13-0, 7 KOs) and his coach, German Caicedo, report that the slick southpaw is on weight at 118 pounds for this weekend's ESPN Friday Night Fights showdown against unbeaten Philippine invader Jundy "Pretty Boy" Maraon (15-0-1, 12 KOs). "We got down to weight ahead of schedule," Caicedo said.  "Payano will work to stay on weight for Thursday's official weigh in and be strong Friday night for his fight." Payano, ranked No. 5 in the World Boxing Association (WBA), faces Maraon in a 12-round main event and WBA title eliminator, presented by Greg Cohen Promotions in association with Acquinity Sports, at South Mountain Arena in South Orange, New Jersey.  The winner will be positioned for a world title shot against WBA bantamweight champion Koki Kamda. In the co-feature, Caicedo-trained featherweight Yenifiel Vicente (24-1-2, 16 KOs) faces Jorge Diaz (17-1, 10 KOs) in an eight-round match.   Scheduled to fight on the undercard in six-round bouts are Antoine Ibahiem vs. Douglas King and Vazquez Paul vs. Harvel Lvarn, as well as Anthony Young vs. TBA, Marshall Moses vs. Rickey Edwards, Anthony Prescott vs. Anthony Gangemi, and Shakur Jackson vs. Michael Pickett in four-round matches. Payano and Vicente leave tomorrow for New Jersey along with their head coaches, Caicedo and "Irish" Micky Ward, and assistant Claudio Lamont. Payano is the reigning NABA and WBA Fedelatin bantamweight, while Maraon is a former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific bantamweight champion. Go online to www.AcquinitySports.com for additional information about Payano or any of his Acquinity Sports stable-mates. Follow Acquinity Sports on Twitter @AcquinitySports, or friend us at Facebook.com/AcquinitySports.

ABOUT ACQUINITY SPORTS:   Founded in 2011 by CEO Gary Jonas and Henry Rivalta, Vice President of Boxing Operations, Acquinity Sports is a full-service promotional company based in south Florida.    Acquinity Sports is committed to changing traditional boxing promotion as an advocate of its fighters, supporting them to succeed in and out of the ring throughout their professional careers and into retirement. Fully dedicated to providing a structured environment, Acquinity Sports develops each individual fighter to maximize their potential, ensuring maximum exposure to audiences across a diverse range of channels, as well as encouraging team spirit and sense of family so crucial for success in the highly-competitive sport and business of boxing. Acquinity Sports continues to sign incredible talent in various weight divisions to provide fans the highest level of year-round entertainment in professional boxing. Seasons may change but Acquinity Sports' commitment remains to bring the heat.

Unbeaten bantamweights Juan Carlos Payano & Jundy Maraon battle June 14 in New Jersey on ESPN Friday Night Fights

(picture by Rey Sanchez / Acquinity sports) DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (June 6, 2013) -- Undefeated Dominican southpaw Juan Carlos Payano (13-0, 7 KOs), ranked No. 5 in the World Boxing Association (WBA) bantamweight rankings, is continuing his training in Miami for a June 14thshowdown against unbeaten Philippine invader Jundy "Pretty Boy" Maraon (15-0-1, 12 KOs), in a 12-round WBA title eliminator headlining ESPN Friday Night Fights, airing live from South Mountain Arena in South Orange, New Jersey. "We are working with southpaws to get familiar with Maraon's style," Payano said. "We know that he is a strong puncher who has an acceptable record.  He represents a great challenge. I'll step into the ring, as always, in excellent condition because of our strong training camp. I'm focused on taking away his power." Payano held an intense sparring session this past Tuesday, going four, five-minute rounds  each against Jessy Cruz and Idiel Torriente, totaling eight rounds and 40 minutes of intense work at German Caicedo's Gym. "This fight is a big challenge for Payano," Acquinity Sports promoter Henry Rivalta commented. "He will be facing Jundy Maraon at 118 pounds, which is a great risk due to the power Maraon has shown in his fights. However, we know about the Payano's courage and determination, and that's why we call him 'Baby Pacquiao.' We're confident of getting a great victory for Payano." Payano is the reigning NABA and WBA Fedelatin bantamweight, while Maraon is a former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific bantamweight champion. "This fight is another step towards me attaining our goals," Payano concluded. "I've had five fights since arriving in the United States and have maintained my unbeaten record. We will assert our place in the WBA rankings, proving that I have the ability to face the best in this weight class." Go online to www.AcquinitySports.com for additional information about Payano or any of his Acquinity Sports stable-mates. Follow Acquinity Sports on Twitter @AcquinitySports, or friend us at Facebook.com/AcquinitySports.

ABOUT ACQUINITY SPORTS: Founded in 2011 by CEO Gary Jonas and Henry Rivalta, Vice President of Boxing Operations, Acquinity Sports is a full-service promotional company based in south Florida.   Acquinity Sports is committed to changing traditional boxing promotion as an advocate of its fighters, supporting them to succeed in and out of the ring throughout their professional careers and into retirement. Fully dedicated to providing a structured environment, Acquinity Sports develops each individual fighter to maximize their potential, ensuring maximum exposure to audiences across a diverse range of channels, as well as encouraging team spirit and sense of family so crucial for success in the highly-competitive sport and business of boxing. Acquinity Sports continues to sign incredible talent in various weight divisions to provide fans the highest level of year-round entertainment in professional boxing. Seasons may change but Acquinity Sports' commitment remains to bring the heat.