Month: February 2017

Mark Reyes, Jr. Returns March 17 In Tampa


Mark Reyes, Jr.

@officialmarkreyesjr “I started boxing at 6 years old. I know for most people, that’s a very young age. My father introduced the sport of boxing to me due to my hyperactive behavior.

As I grew older, I developed a deeper love for the sport. I began fighting as an amateur boxer, at 12 years old. I won three National titles in the United States earning me the Gold medal in the National Junior Olympics and the crown at 145 lbs. After that I decided to fight in Puerto Rico and won two National titles.
My dream was to become an Olympian for 2016 but it was shut down due to an injury I sustained while training. In February 2016, my father and I both agreed it was in my best interest to turn Pro. I had my Pro debut March 4, 2016 and won in the first round by K.O with 1:24s left in the 1st round.”
@allstarboxinginc @allstarboxing @clovis_25 

Reyes, Jr. Returns to action Friday March 17, 2017 at the A La Carte Pavilion in Tampa, Florida. 🥊

Top boxing promotion companies have big appetite for latest Rio 2016 Olympic talents

By Lester Silva

It was no surprise that many top boxing promotion companies were carefully watching the Rio 2016 Olympics in hope of finding the next boxing superstar. Floyd Mayweather, President of Mayweather Promotions himself was in attendance at the Rio 2016 Olympics in search and to support the next generation of boxers. This week alone Mayweather Promotions announced that 19-year-old boxer, Richardson Hitchins who represented his parent’s country of Haiti in the Rio 2016 Olympics has signed with Mayweather Promotions. Richardson, a two-time Golden Gloves champion will debut his professional career on the undercard of the highly anticipated Thurman vs. Garcia blockbuster card on “Showtime Championship Boxing on CBS presented by Premier Boxing Champions” in primetime on Saturday, March 4. When we asked Richardson what it meant to him to be part of the Mayweather team, he said; “It feels good; I grew up looking up to Floyd and he treats me well. Floyd has the experience and has honest intentions for me”. “I am excited to be making my pro debut in New York. I showed what I can do in the in the Olympics, so it’s just another day for me.” said Richardson when asked what are his expectations when he steps into the ring on March 4 in New York.


Another 2016 Olympian making a debut in March is two-time Irish Olympic boxer Michael “Mick” Conlan, who gained notoriety for unleashing a tirade after he felt he was robbed by the judges during the Rio 2016 Olympics. Conlan who signed with Top Rank, Inc. last year is set to make his debut on St. Patrick Day, Friday, March 17 on the ‘Solo Boxeo’ Series which will air live on UniMas at 11 pm ET / PT. “It means the world to me to be a part of Top Rank boxing. In my eyes they are the biggest and best promotional team in boxing and it’s an honor to be a part of that. For the team to have my pro debut on St Patrick’s Day in Madison Square Garden is unbelievable! I’m hugely grateful for the opportunity and I’m excited to see the journey that I and Top Rank Boxing are going to take all the way to the top!” said Michael when asked what it means for him to be a part of the Top Rank team.
Mayweather Promotions and Top Rank, Inc. are not alone in signing and launching the career of many young Olympians this year. The Los Angeles-based promotional company Ringstar Sports also announced this week that Mexican Olympian Lindolfo Delgado will begin his professional career with Ringstar. “I’m very proud to welcome a young man with the talent and heart of Lindolfo Delgado to our roster at Ringstar,” said Richard Schaefer, Chairman and CEO of Ringstar Sports. “We’re excited to add a second Mexican Olympian and fifth 2016 Olympian to the Ringstar family. Lindolfo Delgado is the latest addition to the growing stable of Ringstar Olympians fighters that already includes: 2016 U.S. Olympian Carlos Balderas, 2016 Super Heavyweight Gold Medalist Tony Yoka, 2016 Bronze Medalist Misael Rodriguez, and 2016 Lithuanian Olympian Eimantas Stanionis. “For me it is an honor to be in this company, which I believe is best for my boxing career and I think we are both seeking the same success. I think it was the best decision for my career.” said Lindolfo to us today when asked what it meant for him to become part of Ringstar Sports.
American promotion companies were not the only ones adding exciting prospects to their stable of fighters. The European based promotion company, Matchroom Boxing signed a deal will Olympian Joe Cordina from Welsh. Cordina is another Olympian who participated in the Rio 2016 Olympics which will become a professional and addition to the paid ranks. “After the games I knew that I was going to turn pro and I’m itching to get going,” said Cordina, whose debut date will be announced soon.

As legend like Pacquio, Mayweather, Hopinks retire this year we hope that many of these young professionals take their place in the sport of boxing. 

Robinson Punches Out Palacio In Two

Philadelphia, PA – @thenewrayrobinson 

Welterweight puncher Ray Robinson (22-2, 11 KO’s) gave Edwin Palacio (12-5-1, 8 KO’s) more then what he can handle dropping him early on in round one, Robinson with good hands and quick feet tagged Palacio at will sending him down with hard power shots three times as referee Gary Rosato seen enough ending the contest at the official time of 2:39 seconds of round two by TKO win. 🥊 @Hard_hitting_promotions #fridaynightboxing live from the @winatsugarhouse Photo: @i_dcork1 📸🥊

Carto Finishes Off Najera In Three 

Philadelphia,PA – @christian_carto 

Bantamweight Christian Carto (7-0, 7 KO’s) from Philadelphia, PA. Controlled the fight by snapping his jab and picking his spots as Sergio Najera from Tajiana, MX. was way to 

predictable standing in front of Carto getting hit, Carto closed the show with hard pressure ending Najera’s night at the official time of 2:06 seconds of round three by ways of TKO victory for Carto.

🥊 @Hard_hitting_promotions #fridaynightboxing live from the @winatsugarhouse Photo: @i_dcork1 📸🥊

Socarras Belts Meraz In UD Win

@el_maja_socarras 

Philadelphia, PA – Super Featherweight rising star Hairon Javier Socarras (15-0-2, 10 KO’s) from La Lisa, Ciudad De La Habana, Cuba ways of Miami, Florida. Punches his way to a well fought unanimous decision win over Mexican fighter German Meraz, Judges scores 60-53 (3x) for Socarras. 🥊 @Hard_hitting_promotions #fridaynightboxing live from the @winatsugarhouse Photo: @i_dcork1 📸🥊

@boxeocubano

Padilla Stops Wilson In Philly

Philadelphia, PA – @turu_fearless 

Lightweight Victor Padilla (2-0, 2 KO’a) from Vieques, Puerto Rico. Makes Tony Wilson pay baiting him inside cracking him with a hard counter shot Wilson drops at 0:30 seconds of round one giving Padilla the TKO victory.

🥊 @Hard_hitting_promotions #fridaynightboxing live from the @winatsugarhouse Photo: @i_dcork1 📸🥊

@trboxing @MrGardyroots @ToddDuboef @Bradleyajacobs @FrankStea @Boxeolarevista @BobArum @CarlMoretti @JasonMTang @crystinaponcher @4MikeyWilliams 

@lavozdelbox

Adorno Crushes Hernandez 

Philadelphia, PA – @blessedhands_joseph Super Featherweight young Top Rank, Inc. prospect Joseph Adorno (2-0, 2 KO) from Allentown, PA. Crushes Jonathan Hernandez from Puerto Rico with a devastating shot that ends the bout at 0:18 seconds of round one by KO victory for Adorno.

🥊 @Hard_hitting_promotions #fridaynightboxing live from the @winatsugarhouse Photo: @i_dcork1 📸🥊

@trboxing @MrGardyroots @ToddDuboef @Bradleyajacobs @FrankStea @Boxeolarevista @BobArum @CarlMoretti @JasonMTang @crystinaponcher @4MikeyWilliams 

@lavozdelbox

Lopez More Then Just A Fighter 

Philadelphia, PA – In the opening bout of the evening young Super Featherweight Harold Lopez (1-0, 1 KO) from Aguadilla, Puerto Rico took the fight right to Argenis Armando (0-1) hitting him with razor sharp punches landing a hard short left dropping Armando finishing him off at the official time of :57 seconds of round one by ways of KO victory in his professional debut.

Lopez Post Fight – “I give thanks to God for allowing you to get my victory 🙏 to my work team for the hard training 💪 and my audience for the great support that gave me the day of today 👏
#Puertoricoenelmapa

#Micasaaguadilla

#Teamlopez

🥊 @Hard_hitting_promotions #fridaynightboxing live from the @winatsugarhouse Photo: @i_dcork1 📸🥊