Viewing Services for Roger Mayweather will be held on Friday March 27th 2020, at Serenity Funeral Home @ 3435 W. Cheyenne ave. #105 Las Vegas, NV. – 5p.m. to 7p.m.
Funeral services at same location(Family Only) due to Virus.
Saturday March 28th, 2020 1p.m. to 3p.m.
Graveside services at Palm Northwest at 4 p.m..
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Jose “Sniper” Pedraza scores a TKO victory over Antonio Lozada Torres on May 25, 2019 winning the WBO Latino Lightweight Title @worldboxingorg at the
Osceola Heritage Park @ohp_venues in Kissimmee, Florida. Presented by @toprank & @allstarboxing
Photo credits: @damongonzalez_
Ukrainian pound-for-pound star Oleksandr Usyk will face British favourite Derek Chisora in a colossal Heavyweight clash at The O2 in London on Saturday May 23, live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and DAZN in the US.
Usyk (17-0, 13 KOs) made the move to Heavyweight after dominating at Cruiserweight, ending his extraordinary spell at 200lbs as the Undisputed king with a phenomenal run of victories in his opponents’ backyard against Marco Huck, Mairis Breidis, Murat Gassiev and Tony Bellew.
The 2012 Olympic Gold medallist began his assault on the Heavyweight division by retiring Chazz Witherspoon in seven rounds at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago last October and continues his bid to become a two-weight World Champion when he faces an in-form Chisora (32-9, 23 KOs).
Former World Title challenger Chisora scored a devastating second round knockout over Poland’s Artur Szpilka at The O2 in July 2019, a year on from his incredible eighth round KO win against Carlos Takam at the same venue, before blitzing fellow Brit David Price in four rounds last October.
The famous Greenwich venue has become a lion’s den for Chisora in recent years, playing host to his last six fights, and the Finchley powerhouse is planning on giving Usyk nightmares in his first real test in the big boy division.
“Boxing in Manchester in 2018 was an amazing experience, now I get to do it in London at the famous O2 Arena and I can’t wait to fight in front of the British fans once again,” said Usyk. “As a Cruiserweight, I reached the highest heights as Undisputed Champion and now I am following the same path as a Heavyweight.
“I expect a real test in Chisora – he is strong, tough and resilient. I recall being an amateur and watching his fight with Vitali Klitschko. It seemed so big and far away. Now I am myself taking a fight against Chisora. I am working hard in my training camp to show a spectacular performance on May 23rd. Dear friends, I will see you soon!”
“WAR is coming,” said Chisora. “Usyk reckons he can step up and survive with the big boys. He may be the Undisputed Cruiserweight Champion of the World but on May 23rd he will find out what it feels like to be hit by a real Heavyweight. He is coming to my backyard, I’m going to remind him exactly why he hid in the Cruiserweight division and also get revenge for my boy, Tony Bellew. This will be WAR.”
“This has the potential to be one of the great O2 nights – a Heavyweight blockbuster that can only be full of drama,” said Eddie Hearn. “Usyk, who has become a UK fans favourite in his own right, did it all at Cruiserweight, becoming Undisputed World Champion in just 15 fights.
“Now he attempts the same feat in the glamour division, with the big boys. Has he bitten off more than he can chew with Del Boy, who has consistently proved the doubters wrong and become one of the toughest, explosive Heavyweights in the game. Anything can happen on May 23, drop everything and don’t miss it!”
“This barn stormer fight against Usyk, the Mandatory Challenger for AJ’s WBO World title, has been talked about for more than six months,” said David Haye. “WAR Chisora had been written off by all the experts, in reality a couple of years ago people believed his career to be over and many still consider Chisora’s chances of victory on May 23rd as minute, and who can blame them?
“Derek is a fighter with 9 losses on his professional record, who will be stepping in a ring with a former Undisputed Cruiserweight World Champion and 2012 Olympic Gold medallist – Usyk is a fighter found in everyone’s top five pound for pound list. On paper it’s mission impossible, but in reality, WAR Chisora is preparing to bring something Usyk has never seen before, an intensity from a rock solid 119kg wrecking machine, who will bulldoze his way to a victory in his hometown.”
“Oleksandr Usyk against Derek Chisora has all the ingredients for a classic Heavyweight clash,” said Adam Smith, Sky Sports’ Head of Boxing Development. Can the supremely talented Ukrainian withstand Chisora’s relentless aggression on a red-hot night at The O2? I’ve spoken to Chisora’s manager David Haye who is massively confident that his fighter will topple the former Undisputed Cruiserweight king.
“We know all about Usyk’s class, having witnessed his dramatic battle with Tony Bellew at Manchester Arena – and a certain Anthony Joshua will be keeping a close eye on a potential foe for the future. We’ve got a real Heavyweight line-up in the coming weeks, with Dillian Whyte’s explosive encounter against Alexander Povetkin, Usyk‘s risky showdown with Chisora and then AJ takes centre stage for his huge World Title fight against Kubrat Pulev.”
Photos by Anthony Saldana / NVBHOF
LAS VEGAS, NV – The Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame announced its 2020 class of inductees today at the Fernando Vargas Fighting Foundation in Las Vegas. Inductees in attendance were, 2-Time World Champion Fernando Vargas, 2-Time World Champion, Bones Adams, WBC Lightweight Champion, Devin Haney, who was voted Fighter of the Year, Prospect of the Year, Rolando Romero, and Saalim Gonzales, father of Amateur Fighter of the Year, Rahim Gonzales. The group was introduced by NVBHOF founder, Rich Morrata, and President Michelle Corrales.
The 8th Annual Induction Weekend takes place at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 7th & 8th, 2020. For more information please visit www.nvbhof.comThe 2020 Induction Class includes
Fernando “El Feroz” Vargas (26-5, 22 KO’s)Clarence “Bones” Adams (44-7-4, 20 KOs)Andre “SOG” Ward (32-0, 16 KOs)James “Lights Out” Toney (77-10-3, 47 KOs)Miguel Cotto (41-6, 33 KOs)Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson (44-5-1, 28 KOs)Julian “The Hawk” Jackson (55-6, 49 KOs)Azumah “The Professor” Nelson (39-6-2, 28 KOs)Danny “Little Red” Lopez (42-6, 39 KOs)Jose Luis Castillo (66-13-1, 57 KOs)
Non-Boxer Inductees includes
Carlos PadillaLorenzo FertittaSammy MaciasJose Sulaiman
2019 Fighter of the YearDevin Haney (24-0, 14 KO’s)
2019 Prospect of the YearRolando “Rolly” Romero (11-0, 10 KOs)
2019 Amateur of the YearRahim Gonzales
For more information about the event and Sponsorship Opportunities, Please Contact:
Chief Executive Officer Michelle Corrales-Lewis
Phone: 702-3-NVBHOF (702-368-2463) Email: michelle@nvbhof.com
Sampson Boxing proudly announces the signing of super lightweight knockout puncher Roiman “Flaco de Oro” Villa to a promotional contract.
26-year-old Villa (21-1, 21 KOs) hails from Baranquita, Venezuela. He started boxing at age six and went on to compile an amateur record of 138-9 and was a five-time national champion.
Villa says he first noticed his sensational power as a youngster.
“In the amateurs in Venezuela, I noticed the different effect my punches had compared to the other fighters. I’m gifted with a lot of power. That’s why I fight going forward all the time. I’m always looking for the knockout opportunity.”
Villa turned professional in 2015 and has been blasting out his South American competition. His lone trip to Mexico to fight led to him dropping a controversial decision to a Mexican fighter and to a desire to find solid promotional representation.
“Sampson is a promoter with hard-to-find values,” said Villa. “We are sure that his remarkable experience is critical to my dream of giving boxing fans a real show in the United States and becoming world champion. That’s the reason I’ve worked hard my entire career.”
“The boxing world will not know what hit them when Villa makes his US TV debut this year,” said Sampson Lewkowicz. “He is an exciting and fearless puncher who can knock out anyone he can hit. His style is made for television and the fans in America are going to love him.”
Lewkowicz says fans’ first look at the Venezuelan bomber will be announced shortly.
Photo credits: Roiman Villa 📸
Fresno Fisticuffs: Jose Ramirez-Viktor Postol Set for Save Mart Center Super Lightweight Title Showdown May 9 LIVE on ESPN
Special edition of Top Rank of ESPN to begin at 10 p.m. ET
Jose Pedraza-Javier Molina super lightweight fight will open ESPN telecast.
FRESNO, Calif. – It took a little longer than expected, but WBC/WBO super lightweight world champion Jose Ramirez, the pride of California’s Central Valley, is set to return. Ramirez will defend his titles against mandatory challenger and former world champion Viktor “The Iceman” Postol Saturday, May 9 at Save Mart Center in Fresno, a short drive from Ramirez’s hometown of Avenal. Ramirez and Postol were set to fight Feb. 1 in China, but the bout was postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Ramirez-Postol and a 10-round super lightweight battle between former two-weight world champion Jose “Sniper” Pedraza and surging 2008 U.S. Olympian Javier “El Intocable” Molina will be televised LIVE on ESPN and ESPN Deportes beginning at 10 p.m. ET, with the undercard bouts scheduled to stream in English and Spanish on ESPN+ starting at 7 p.m. ET. @toprank #toprankboxing #boxeo
Atlantic City, N.J. – Middleweight puncher Isiah “Zoo” Seldon (14-3-1, 5 KO) from Somers Point, N.J. crushes Darryl “Dreamking” Bunting with hard shots ending his night at the official time .34 seconds in round two by TKO victory for Seldon.
Last night at the Bally’s Atlantic City, Atlantic City, N.J. Presented by Manny Rivera & Will Ruiz – Hard Hitting Promotions. #boxeo #phillyboxing @hardhitpromo @manny.jrivera
Photo credits: @kennyludwigphotos
Atlantic City, N.J. – Lightweight Heavyweight Benny “Jewish Bulldog” Sinakin (6-0, 3 KO) from Philadelphia, Pa. scores a unanimous decision victory over Leroy “The JackHammer”Jones (3-8, 2 KO) from St. Louis, MO.
Last night at the Bally’s Atlantic City, Atlantic City, N.J. Presented by Manny Rivera & Will Ruiz – Hard Hitting Promotions. #boxeo #phillyboxing @hardhitpromo @manny.jrivera
Photo credits: @kennyludwigphotos 📸
Atlantic City, N.J. – Super Featherweight Christian Tapia (11-0, 10 KO) from Coamo, Puerto Rico destroys Carlos “Mongo” Colon (5-3, 3 KO) from Hatillo, Puerto Rico finishing Colon off at the official time 2:02 seconds of round four by TKO victory for Tapia.
Last night at the Bally’s Atlantic City, Atlantic City, N.J. Presented by Manny Rivera & Will Ruiz – Hard Hitting Promotions. #boxeo #phillyboxing @hardhitpromo @manny.jrivera
Photo credits: @kennyludwigphotos 📸
Fast-Rising Welterweight Star Brian Ceballo Battles
Heavy-Handed Texan Brian Jones in Main Event
Los Angeles, CA, – Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions and Roy Jones Jr. Promotions present the tenth evening of the acclaimed ‘Hollywood Fight Nights’® series emanating from the legendary AVALONin Hollywood, CA onSunday, March 29, 2020. The event will be live streamed exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS®, the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports, at 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT, and is headlined by Fast Rising Welterweight Star, Brian Ceballo, (11-0-0, 6 KOs) of New York City facing Heavy-Handed Texan Brian ‘Sweet’ Jones, (15-11, 9 KOs), of Clarksville, Texas.
“This is our tenth ‘Hollywood Fight Nights’ event at the AVALON and we couldn’t be more excited to work with Boxing Legend Roy Jones Jr. and his Team along with UFC FIGHT PASS to broadcast this action-packed event on their outstanding digital platform,” said Loeffler.
“Brian Ceballo is one of boxing’s top young stars fighting Brian Jones, a tough and durable opponent. In addition, the undercard is packed with many of Southern California’s top young prospects. We are expecting another sold-out event at the AVALON and encourage fans to purchase tickets quickly.”
The 25-year-old Ceballo had a busy schedule in 2019 with five victorious performances including three by knockout. The year was highlighted by a victory over previously undefeated Bakhtiyar Eyubov on June 8, 2019 at Madison Square Garden on the undercard of the Gennadiy Golovkin vs. Steve Rolls main event. Ceballo was also included in the ESPN 2019 Boxing’s Prospect of the Year list.
The upset minded Jones knocked out previously undefeated prospect Julian Sosa in the fifth round on August 3, 2019 in Brooklyn, NY. He looks to get back in the win column following a hard-fought decision loss to Anthony Laureano on September 14, 2019 in Catskill, NY.
Co-featured at ‘Hollywood Fight Nights’ in an outstanding featherweight clash, undefeated Adrian Montoya, (12-0, 10 KOs), of Sonora, Mexico returns to the AVALON in a six-rounder against Anthony Reyes, (12-1-1, 7 KOs), of San Diego, CA. The all-action 22-year-old Montoya, made his Southern California debut with an outstanding unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Humberto Rubalcava on October 27, 2019. Kicking off his 2020 campaign, Montoya knocked out Juan Gomez Torres in the second round on February 15 in Tijuana, Mexico. The 25-year-old Reyes returns to battle after a fourth- round knockout over Miguel Lopez on November 16, 2019 in Tijuana, Mexico.
In a six-round super flyweight bout, George ‘El Phantasma’ Navarro, (7-0-1, 3 KOs), of Los Angeles, CA faced Fernando Diaz, (5-1-1, 1 KO), of Bloomington, CA. The popular 21-year-old Navarro will be making his fifth straight appearance at ‘Hollywood Fight Nights’ in front of his army of fans. On October 27, 2019 he pitched a four-round unanimous decision over Nestor Ramos. The 19-year-old Diaz will be looking to bounce back into the win column after fighting to a six-round draw against Christian Negrete on June 29, 2019.
‘Hollywood Fight Nights’ fan favorite, super-featherweight Adrian ‘Bam Bam’ Corona, (7-0-1, 1 KO), of Los Angeles, CA battles Sergio Vega, (2-0-1, 2 KOs), of Woodland Hills, CA in a scheduled six rounder. The 20-year-old Corona, fighting for the seventh time at the AVALON capped off a four-win 2019 campaign with an exciting six-round unanimous decision over Emmanuel Castro on October 27, 2019. The undefeated southpaw Vega hits the ring following a four-round draw against Diego Elizondo on June 8, 2019 in Reno, Nevada.
Flyweights will see action as Christian Robles, (4-0, 1 KO), of Los Angeles, CA faces Dilan ‘El Rey’Miranda, (5-2, 4 KOs), of San Diego, CA in a scheduled four rounder. Fighting for the fourth time at ‘Hollywood Fight Nights’, the 23-year-old Robles returns after a four-round unanimous decision victory over Cesar Sustaita on October 27, 2019. The 24-year-old Miranda looks to stay in the win column, knocking out Ming Freeman on August 24, 2019 in the third round in Alpine, CA.
Popular light heavyweight Marco Deckmann, (3-1, 3 KOs), of North Hollywood, trained by Hall of Famer Freddie Roach, will look to bounce back from a valiant loss to Jamel Reynolds on October 27, 2019 at the AVALON. The native of Germany will face an opponent to be named for his scheduled four-rounder.
Super welterweight newcomer Arman Darchinyan, (1-0, 1 KO), of Los Angeles, CA, the nephew of former world champion Vic Darchinyan, will battle in a six-rounder against an opponent to be named. The 25-year-old former amateur standout in his home country of Armenia, was successful in his professional debut stopping Kendall Mayes-Taylor in the second round at the AVALON on October 27, 2019.
Opening the show in the super-flyweight division, John ‘Scappy’ Ramirez, of Los Angeles, CA will make his professional debut in a four-round bout against an opponent to be announced.
Tickets for The VIP Boxing Experience priced at $150 (Limited VIP Ring Mat), $125 (First Row), $100 (Second Row), $85 (Reserved Floor) $80 (General Admission/Standing Room Floor), and $60 (General Admission/Balcony) are now on sale at www.360Promotions.us and through the interactive seating chart by clicking HERE. VIP Booths ($2000/10 Seats) are also available by calling 805-910-6111. Doors will open at 4:00 p.m. PT for the exciting eight-bout card.
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