Month: January 2019

DIBELLA ENTERTAINMENT SIGNS 2016 COLOMBIAN OLYMPIAN JUAN CARLOS CARRILLO

DIBELLA ENTERTAINMENT SIGNS 2016 COLOMBIAN OLYMPIAN

JUAN CARLOS CARRILLO

New York, NY – DiBella Entertainment has announced the signing of 2016 Colombian Olympian Juan Carlos Carrillo to an exclusive promotional contract.

The 26-year-old Carrillo advanced to the second round at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janiero, Brazil. He was among Colombia’s most decorated amateurs, with over 400 bouts experience, and winning gold at the 2012 Colombian National Games, 2012 Pacific Cup Tournament, 2011 Colombian National Championships, 2010 Colombian Youth National Championships, and silver at the 2014 Central American & Caribbean Games. Carrillo comes from a boxing family and, at age nine, followed his father and older brother into the sport. His brother, Leonard Carrillo, is an active junior middleweight. Now living in Queens, NY, Carrillo is trained by Martin Gonzalez and Juan Carlos Gonzalez out of Brooklyn’s Gleason’s Gym and will compete in the light heavyweight division as a professional.

The light heavyweight division just got a little more crowded,” said Lou DiBella, President of DiBella Entertainment. “Colombia’s Juan Carlos Carrillo was a spectacular amateur with a record of 388-23 and will have the tools and maturity to progress through the pro ranks at a quick pace. I am happy to work with his manager Felipe Gomez and look forward to providing Carrillo with the opportunities necessary for him to achieve his dream of becoming a world champion.”

“I’ve always dreamed fighting in the United States and I thank God for making my dream come true,” said Carrillo. “I want to thank Lou DiBella for signing me and giving me this opportunity and my manager Felipe Gomez for helping to make this happen. I am very grateful and happy with the direction that my career will be heading now that I am with one of the best promoters in boxing and have a good manager by my side.”

“I am extremely happy to be part of Carrillo’s team,” said Carrillo’s manager Felipe Gomez. “He is a fighter that had a huge amateur background and will be bringing that experience into the pro ranks. I have big plans for him and I will work relentlessly with Lou DiBella to help Carrillo become a World Champion.”

Details on Carrillo’s professional debut will be announced shortly.

Munguia-Inoue Face Off In Houston at the Media Workout

Houston, Texas – The WBO Super Welterweight Champion Jaime Munguia (31-0, 26 KO’s) and Japan’s Takeshi Inoue @1989Takeshi face off today during the media workout held at the Knockout Factory in Houston, Texas getting set for Saturday showdown at the Toyota Center.

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Photo credits: Stacey Verbeek

BADOU JACK TALKS MARCUS BROWNE FIGHT, THE CUT THAT BROKE THE INTERNET & UPCOMING MISSION TO THE MIDDLE EAST

Two-Division World Champion Leaves for International Tour and Goodwill Mission on Behalf of Badou Jack Foundation 
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LAS VEGAS – Although two-division world champion Badou Jack dropped a decision Saturday night to fellow light heavyweight Marcus Browne, it was the courage and tenacity that he showed in fighting through what some are calling one of the worst cuts in boxing history that has had the sports world buzzing. Jack has since made it clear that his tenacity and heart is motivated by those who benefit from the work of the Badou Jack Foundation. Jack is set to embark on a goodwill mission to the Middle East today as he couldn’t wait to continue his charitable efforts overseas.
His international itinerary includes trips to the Zaatari and Baqaa Refugee Camps in Jordan and business meetings Dubai and London.
“I don’t just fight for myself, I fight for the refugee children and I was thinking of them,” said Jack. “They come from war and often don’t have any parents, so what’s a scratch on my forehead? They are going through something much worse. You have to keep fighting.” 
While many were concerned with the blood that gushed from Jack’s cut round after round, the veteran fighter was able to block it out and continued to fight until the final bell. Although he was taken to the hospital immediately following the fight, Jack was unfazed by the severity of the cut, which was sewn up with nearly 100 stitches. 
“I feel great right now. Things like that can just happen in the ring,” said Jack. “It was just some blood. The cut was only bothering me because I couldn’t see too well, but I was going to keep fighting no matter what. This isn’t just any other sport; its boxing. You have to fight through it.”
And fight through he has. 
“I was definitely going to make my run like I have in the past,” said Jack. “I think most people in boxing know that this would have been a totally different fight. To me, it’s not a big injury. I’m fighting for a bigger cause. Those refugees aren’t going to quit, so I sure wasn’t going to either.”

Pacquiao Too Much For Broner In UD Win

Pacquiao Retains WBA Title Against Broner in Unanimous Decision

Report: Damon Gonzalez

Las Vegas, NV – WBA welterweight champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao (61-7-2, 39 KOs) continues to make boxing history at 40 years of age by scoring a one-sided twelve round unanimous decision over Adrien “The Problem” Broner (33-4-1, 24 KOs) on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The 40-year-old Pacman took the fight to Broner, doubling Broner’s punch output. Scores were 117-111, 116-112, 116-112.

PACQUIAO:

“I feel so happy because I did my best in the fight and in training.  Thank God for this victory. “I’m so happy because God gave me this good health.  At the age of 40 I can still give my best.  Although I wanted to be aggressive more, my camp told me don’t be careless and to counter him and wait for opportunities. “I proved in my last fight against Matthysse and now I proved it again.  The Manny Pacquiao journey will still continue. “I wanted to push more but my trainer said don’t be careless.  Wait for him, counter, and that’s what I did. “Tell him (Floyd Mayweather) to come back to the ring and we will fight.  I’m willing to fight again Floyd Mayweather if he’s willing to come back to boxing. “I don’t have becoming president in my mind right now.  I’m happy serving people as a senator.  I’m so happy that my fans and the Filipino people who came here live and watched my fight.”

Pacquiao Retains WBA Title Against Broner in Unanimous Decision

Pacquiao Retains WBA Title Against Broner in Unanimous Decision

Report: Damon Gonzalez

Photo credits: @showtimeboxing

WBA welterweight champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao (61-7-2, 39 KOs) continues to make boxing history at 40 years of age by scoring a one-sided twelve round unanimous decision over Adrien “The Problem” Broner (33-4-1, 24 KOs) on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The 40-year-old Pacman took the fight to Broner, doubling Broner’s punch output. Scores were 117-111, 116-112, 116-112.

PACQUIAO:

“I feel so happy because I did my best in the fight and in training.  Thank God for this victory. “I’m so happy because God gave me this good health.  At the age of 40 I can still give my best.  Although I wanted to be aggressive more, my camp told me don’t be careless and to counter him and wait for opportunities. “I proved in my last fight against Matthysse and now I proved it again.  The Manny Pacquiao journey will still continue. “I wanted to push more but my trainer said don’t be careless.  Wait for him, counter, and that’s what I did. “Tell him (Floyd Mayweather) to come back to the ring and we will fight.  I’m willing to fight again Floyd Mayweather if he’s willing to come back to boxing. “I don’t have becoming president in my mind right now.  I’m happy serving people as a senator.  I’m so happy that my fans and the Filipino people who came here live and watched my fight.”

Browne Blows Out Jack by Decision

Browne Blows Out Jack by Decision

Report: Damon Gonzalez/LatinBox Sports

Unbeaten light heavyweight Marcus Browne (23-0, 16 KOs) from Staten Island, N.Y. claimed the WBA interim and WBC silver titles with a twelve round unanimous decision over former two-division world champion Badou Jack (22-2-3, 13 KOs) on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Jack was hindered by a massive gash in his forehead caused by a headbutt. It was all Browne as Jack was standing in front getting hit. Judges official scores 117-110, 116-111, 119-108.

BROWNE:

“He was a really tough competitor.  I had to stick to the game plan.  He thought he was going to take me to deep water and drown me, but I was in shape.  Teddy Atlas, you think you have the best light heavyweight? (Oleksandr) Gvozdyk, let’s go. “I just used my athletic ability and did what I do best, and that’s box the hell out of people. “He couldn’t find me before that (head butt). He couldn’t find me.  I was just too sharp, too slick, too anything.  He was coming with his head all night.  He kept coming with his head. “Like I said, I’m from Staten Island.  Teddy (Atlas) is from Staten Island.  He thinks he has the best light heavyweight?  Gary Stark has the best light heavyweight.  Lets go.”

Oubaali Beats Warren For the WBC Title.

Oubaali Beats Warren For the WBC Title.

Report: Damon Gonzalez/Latinbox Sports

Las Vegas, NV -Nordine Oubaali (15-0, 11 KO’s) from Pas-de-Calais, France kept the pressure all night long on Rau’shee Warren (16-3, 4 KO’s) from Cincinnati, OH. who was very predictable in his attack Oubaali outworks him to win the WBC Bantamweight Championship.

Oubaali Quotes:

“This was my dream.  I made my dream come true, my American dream.  I want to thank all the people of America and France who supported me. “I put on the pressure. I had the speed.  He is a very good boxer – he’s slick, and he’s smart.  This is a very big night to win my first world championship.” @mannypacquiao vs. @adrienbroner 2019 #PacBroner

A three-time Fighter of the Year and the Boxing Writers Association, Pacquiao is America’s reigning Fighter of the Decade. Pacquiao (60-7-2, 39 KOs) is the only sitting Congressman and Senator to win a world title. Cincinnati’s Broner (33-3-1, 24 KOs) is a former four-division world title holder and one of boxing’s most popular and colorful personalities.

Will collide on Saturday January 19, 2019 for the WBA World Welterweight Title at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Live On Showtime PPV.

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Ruiz Beats Guevara By Decision

Ruiz Beats Guevara By Decision

Report: Damon Gonzalez/Latinbox Sports

Las Vegas, NV. – Featherweight Hugo Ruiz (38-4, 31 KOs) had a dominating performance against Alberto Guevara (27-4, 12 KOs), earning a ten-round unanimous decision victory tonight at the MGM Grand Garden Area.

Guevara punched a lot in the fight keeping up with Ruiz who controlled the tempo throughout the contest. Judges official scores of 99-90, 99-90, and 100-89.

HUGO RUIZ

“I trained for the southpaw and then I had to fight a right hander at the last minute. The other guy was a puncher and this guy is a boxer. It made it difficult for me to fight him because it wasn’t what I trained for. “It was very difficult when there is one fighter that you are prepared to fight in the ring and it doesn’t turn out that way. It was supposed to be a title fight. I was so disappointed and my mind wasn’t totally in it.” @mannypacquiao vs. @adrienbroner 2019 #PacBroner

A three-time Fighter of the Year and the Boxing Writers Association, Pacquiao is America’s reigning Fighter of the Decade. Pacquiao (60-7-2, 39 KOs) is the only sitting Congressman and Senator to win a world title. Cincinnati’s Broner (33-3-1, 24 KOs) is a former four-division world title holder and one of boxing’s most popular and colorful personalities.

Will collide on Saturday January 19, 2019 for the WBA World Welterweight Title at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Live On Showtime PPV.

@showtimeboxing @mayweatherpromotions @tgbpromotions @aboutbillionspromotions @premierboxing #boxeo #sports

Jonathan Steele the Show

Jonathan Steele the Show

Report: Damon Gonzalez/Latinbox Sports

Las Vegas, NV. -Welterweight Jonathan Steele (9-2-1,6 KOs) from Dallas, Texas won an eight round split decision over Jayar Inson (18-2, 12 KOs) from Davao City, PHI.

Steele stepped on the gas early on dropping Inson to the canvas right before the bell, Steele finding his range catching Inson who had moments in the contest with counter shots, Steele was always in position taking advantage of Inson by timing him. scores were 78-73, 77-74 for Steele, and 77-74 for Inson.

@mannypacquiao vs. @adrienbroner 2019 #PacBroner

A three-time Fighter of the Year and the Boxing Writers Association, Pacquiao is America’s reigning Fighter of the Decade. Pacquiao (60-7-2, 39 KOs) is the only sitting Congressman and Senator to win a world title. Cincinnati’s Broner (33-3-1, 24 KOs) is a former four-division world title holder and one of boxing’s most popular and colorful personalities.

Will collide on Saturday January 19, 2019 for the WBA World Welterweight Title at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Live On Showtime PPV.

@showtimeboxing @mayweatherpromotions @tgbpromotions @aboutbillionspromotions @premierboxing #boxeo #sports

Kambosos Decision Win over Perez

Kambosos Decision Win over Perez

Report: Damon Gonzalez- Latinbox Sports

Las Vegas, NV. – Lightweight George Kambosos, Jr., (16-0, 9 KOs) from Sidney, Australia scores a eight round unanimous decision over Ray Perez (24-11, 8 KOs) from Santa Rosa City, Philippines. No question Kambosos was all size and action popping the jab, keeping steady pressure on Perez throughout the contest. All three Judges official scores were 80-72.

@mannypacquiao vs. @adrienbroner 2019 #PacBroner

A three-time Fighter of the Year and the Boxing Writers Association, Pacquiao is America’s reigning Fighter of the Decade. Pacquiao (60-7-2, 39 KOs) is the only sitting Congressman and Senator to win a world title. Cincinnati’s Broner (33-3-1, 24 KOs) is a former four-division world title holder and one of boxing’s most popular and colorful personalities.

Will collide on Saturday January 19, 2019 for the WBA World Welterweight Title at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Live On Showtime PPV.

@showtimeboxing @mayweatherpromotions @tgbpromotions @aboutbillionspromotions @premierboxing #boxeo #sports