Top Rank Boxing http://www.toprank.com Top Rank boxing news, event, videos and photo galleries en-us Copyright Top Rank 05-23-2013 18:45:32 60 Sanchez vs. Sosa on UniMas http://www.toprank.com/events/boxing-promotions-sanchez-sosa/

Las Vegas - World super flyweight champion Juan Carlos Sanchez will defend his title on a Top Rank Solo Boxeo Tecate card which will also feature the very popular Jessie Magdaleno of Las Vegas and big, rugged heavyweight contender Andy Ruiz of Mexicali at the Hard Rock Hotel-Casino on Saturday, June 8.

Tickets are on sale now.  VIP ringside is $50, general admission $25 plus applicable fees. The big card will held at The Joint inside of the Hard Rock, 4455 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89169.

Sanchez, 15-1-1, 8 KOs, of Los Mochis, Mexico, will defend his  IBF world title against contender Roberto Domingo Sosa, 24-0, 14 KOs, of Cordoba, Argentina. This will be the third title defense for Sanchez. Sosa just won an IBF eliminator bout to earn his spot in the title fight.

The card, televised on the UniMas network, will also feature:

-- Jessie Magdaleno, 14-0, 10 KOs, of Las Vegas. Jessie, trained by Pat Barry and Augie 'Kid Vegas' Sanchez, will take on Henry Maldonado, 16-1, 11 KOs, of Managua, Nicaragua in a super bantaweight bout.

-- Andy Ruiz, a huge punching heavyweight from Mexicali, has a record of 18-0, 12 KOs. He will face Carl Davis, 16-5, 12 KOs, of Chicago.

-- Jose Felix, 23-0-1, 18 KOs, of Los Mochis, Mexico, will be in a 10 round super featherweight bout.

There will be eight bouts on the big card.

First bell is 7 pm. The televised bouts will be at 9 pm.

Tickets are available at the Hard Rock Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com or via phone 800-745-3000.

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Sat, 08 Jun 2013 21:00:00 -0500
Garcia vs. Lopez on HBO Boxing After Dark http://www.toprank.com/events/boxing-promotions-garcia-lopez-event/ DALLAS (May 9, 2013) -- Undefeated World Boxing Organization (WBO) featherweight champion MIKEY GARCIA will make his first title defense, against former two-division world champion JUAN MANUEL "Juanma" LOPEZ, Saturday, June 15, at the American Airlines Center (2500 Victory Ave., Dallas, TX 75219).  The fight will be televised live on HBO Boxing After Dark, beginning at 10:45 p.m. ET/PT.  This will be the first time HBO has televised a boxing event from the American Airlines Center.

Making their Dallas debut, Garcia and Lopez boast a combined record of 64-2 (56 KOs) -- a winning percentage of 97% and a victory by knockout ratio of 87.5%.

Promoted by Top Rank®, in association with PR Best Boxing, Foreman Boys Promotions and Tecate, tickets, priced at $200, $100, $60, $40 and $25, plus additional service fees, will go on sale This SaturdayMay 11 at 10:00 a.m. CT.  Tickets can be purchased at the American Airlines Center box office (Monday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT), online at Ticketmaster.com, by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000, or by visiting any Ticketmaster outlet (Fiesta Foods, Macy's Wal-Mart and The Shops at Willowbend).

"Mikey proved in his last fight that he is a world champion. Now he has to prove he can remain a world champion when he faces one of the toughest men in the division in two-time world champion Juanma," said Todd duBoef, president of Top Rank.  "This caps off an incredible run for boxing during the first half of 2013."

"Mikey Garcia versus Juan Manuel Lopez is a can't miss attraction," says Kery Davis, senior vice president, HBO Sports. "Dallas is a first-class sports destination and we're thrilled to be going to the American Airlines Center. June 15 is a date fight fans need to circle on their boxing calendar."

Garcia (31-0, 26 KOs), of Oxnard Calif., a 2010 graduate of California's Ventura County Police and Sheriff's Reserve Officer Academy, returns to the ring having won 14 of his past 16 bouts by knockout.  In his last fight, on January 19, he dethroned two-time featherweight champion Orlando Salido at Madison Square Garden via an eight-round technical win that had Garcia winning virtually every round against the seasoned veteran.  Garcia, 25, had a career-best year in 2011, knocking out previously undefeated contender Matt Remillard in the 10th round in March to capture his NABF and NABO title belts. He followed that with four-round knockout title defense victories of Rafael Guzman and Juan Carlos Martinez in June and October, respectively. Guzman and Martinez had a combined record of 47-14-1 when they fought Garcia. Last year, he continued his winning ways, knocking out one-time world title challenger Bernabe Concepcion and former world champion Mauricio Pastrana, in the seventh and second rounds, respectively. He ended his 2012 campaign by knocking out former WBA featherweight champion Jonathan Barros in the eighth round on November 10, 2012. Garcia is trained by his father Eduardo Garcia and co-managed and trained by his brother, 2012 Trainer of the Year Robert Garcia, the former IBF junior lightweight champion.

Lopez (33-2, 30 KOs), from Caguas, Puerto Rico, returns to the ring for the third time this year, with 21 of his past 22 victories coming by way of knockout.  The latest victims were Aldimar Santos and Eugenio Lopez on February 2 and April 20, respectively. The pride of Puerto Rico's only blemishes on his sterling record have come from Salido, who scored world title victories over Lopez in 2011 and 2012.  Lopez earned his first world title by knocking out defending WBO junior featherweight champion Daniel Ponce De Leon in the first round of their June 2008 fight. After five successful title defenses – four by knockout – he vacated the title and successfully challenged WBO featherweight champion Steven Luevano, stopping him in the seventh round, on January 28, 2010, at Madison Square Garden. He successfully defended his featherweight crown twice during his 15-month reign  with an exciting second-round TKO of Bernabe Concepcion and an eighth-round TKO of two division world champion Rafael Márquez.

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Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:45:00 -0500
Marroquin vs. Diaz on UniMas http://www.toprank.com/events/boxing-promotions-marroquin-diaz-event/ The world’s second largest casino, WinStar World Casino offers more than 6,800 electronic games, 126 blackjack and poker tables, a 3,500-seat Global Events Center, 27-hole golf course and academy, and a 395-room hotel. Located just north of the Oklahoma/Texas border along Interstate 35, WinStar World Casino presents 24/7 gaming action, world-class entertainers and a wide range of restaurants. Information about events at WinStar World Casino can be found at www.Facebook.com/WinStarWorldCasino andwww.Twitter.com/WinStarWorld. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 1 (800) 745-3000 or go online at Ticketmaster.com. Silver tickets are $35, Gold are $55, or go with the best of the best and treat yourself to Platinum seats for $100.

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Sat, 29 Jun 2013 21:00:00 -0500
ESPN Friday Night Fights http://www.toprank.com/events/boxing-promotions-friday-night-fights-july-12/ Fri, 12 Jul 2013 18:30:00 -0500 ZOU SHIMING: Fists of Gold II http://www.toprank.com/events/boxing-promotions-fists-of-gold-ii/ MACAO (May 14, 2013) – Chapter two of the Zou Shiming era will begin when the two-time Olympic gold medallist and three-time Amateur World Champion returns to the ring and headlines an exciting card featuring two world championship fights – WBO/WBA flyweight champion Juan Estrada vs. Milan Melindo and IBF featherweight champion Evgeny Gradovich vs. Mauricio Muñoz – Saturday, July 27, at The Venetian® Macao’s CotaiArena™. Promoted by Top Rank and Sands China Ltd., in association with Tecate,  ZOU SHIMING: Fists of Gold II ticket details will be announced soon; Fists of Gold II ticket holders will be able to purchase advance tickets for November’s Pacquiao vs. Rios event during an exclusive period prior to general public sales. Details are to be announced at a later date.

The fantastic night of entertainment is Sands China’s latest world-class sporting event, part of its multi-tiered entertainment strategy aimed at diversifying Macao’s tourism economy through the varied offerings of its Cotai Strip Resorts, contributing to the city’s development into one of Asia’s top entertainment hubs and a world centre of tourism and leisure. Sands China held the highly-successful greater China debut of Ultimate Fighting Championship last November, and has hosted and sponsored numerous sporting events with some of the world’s most well-known athletes – from basketball greats Kobe Bryant and Yao Ming to tennis legends Pete Sampras and Roger Federer, and golf sensations like Rory McElroy and Lee Westwood. Zou Shiming’s recent April 6 professional debut had all the right ingredients and became another high-octane crowd pleaser, selling out tickets in advance. It was televised internationally to more than 30 countries, including to the U.S. via HBO 2 and in China on CCTV5.

"The exciting matches taking place at The Venetian Macao’s CotaiArena on July 27 highlight the fact that boxing is a major global sport," said Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum.

“Deciding to host Zou Shiming’s professional debut in April was a great move – for Sands China and for Macao,” said Edward Tracy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sands China Ltd. “We hosted a very successful event, and we remain committed to bringing the world’s best entertainment to Macao, helping to increase the diversity of attractions available. We’re extremely pleased to welcome Shiming back a second time in July for Fists of Gold II.”

"I was very pleased with how quickly Shiming learned what I was teaching during our first training camp and he is the hardest worker in the gym," said Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach. "This time our main focus will be on getting him to punch harder.  Shiming will need to learn how to sit down on his punches to maximize their power.  I cannot wait to start working with him again." 

Zou (1-0), from Guizhou, won his professional debut April 6, via a dominant four-round unanimous decision over gritty Eleazar Valenzuela of Mexico. One of the most popular Olympic athletes in China, Zou was the world's greatest light flyweight, capturing gold medals in the World Amateur Championships in 2005, 2007 and 2011, along with gold medals in the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympic Games. He also owns an Olympic bronze medal from the 2004 games, making him his nation's first Olympic medallist in boxing as well as its first boxing gold medallist in the World Amateur Championships and the Olympics. He signed with Arum’s Top Rank at a press conference in Beijing in January.

Zou, who now campaigns as a flyweight, will be graduating to a six-round bout when he faces Jesus Ortega (3-1, 2 KOs) from Hermosillo, México. A stablemate of world flyweight champion Juan Estrada, the hard-hitting Ortega is an exciting prospect who is entering this fight on a roll, having won his last two fights – his most recent a third-round knockout victory against Arcadio Sanchez on April 19.

"Jesus and I are from Sonora, México,” said Alfredo Lopez, Ortega's trainer. “This is the state in Mexico that has produced champions. The great Julio César Chávez was born here and became champion. Orlando Salido – champion; Tyson Marquez – champion;  and current WBO world champion Juan Estrada, with whom we currently train. We know Zou well and have seen him fight. He was a very decorated amateur fighter. But Jesus is no amateur. Jesus spars with the best flyweights in the world, including Juan Estrada and Tyson Marquez. On July 27, Zou Shiming will become another stepping stone on the path to where we are going with Jesus, and that is to become Sonora's next world champion. Viva México!  Viva Ortega!"

In addition to Zou's return, the event line-up includes an undercard highlighted by two 12-round world championship fights. WBO/WBA flyweight champion Juan Estrada (22-2, 17 KOs), of Hermosillo, México, will be making the first defense of the titles he won from Brian Viloria on April 6 at the CotaiArena. Estrada will be facing undefeated Milan Melindo (28-0, 11 KOs), of Manadue, Philippines. Melindo, the number one contender and mandatory challenger, earned his shot at the title by knocking out once-beaten Tommy Seran in the fourth round on the April 6 card. Undefeated IBF featherweight champion Evgeny Gradovich (16-0, 8 KOs), a native of Russia, now fighting from Oxnard, California, will be making his first title defense against No. 1 contender and mandatory challenger Mauricio Muñoz (26-3, 12 KOs), of San Juan, Argentina. Gradovich captured the world title on March 1 when he dethroned defending champion Billy Dib via a split decision. Muñoz earned his title shot by defeating previously unbeaten contender Luis Franco in his last fight, October 13, 2012. The international telecast will open with a 10-round heavyweight rumble between undefeated contenders Andy Ruiz, Jr. (18-0, 12 KOs), of Mexicali, Mexico, and Joe Hanks (21-0, 14 KOs), of Los Angeles.

The undercard will also feature Genesis Servania (19-0, 6 KOs), of Cebu City, Philippines, in an eight-round super bantamweight bout against Konosuke Tomiyama (23-5-1, 8 KOs), of Tokyo, Japan; Paul Fleming (17-0, 12 KOs), of Sydney, Australia, in an eight-round super featherweight bout against Mike Tawatchai (26-1-1, 17 KOs), of Bangkok, Thailand; and Dodie Boy Peñalosa (10-0, 8 KOs) and Dave Peñalosa (5-0, 3 KOs), both from Cebu City, Philippines, in separate six-round featherweight and four-round super bantamweight bouts, respectively. Their opponents will be announced at a later date. Fleming and the Peñalosas were all knockout victors on the April 6 card.

ZOU SHIMING: Fists of Gold II kicks off at 6 p.m. on July 27 at the CotaiArena. Once details are announced, ticket sales will be available at all CotaiTicketing box offices* and can be booked online at www.CotaiTicketing.com, or by phone at +853 2882 8818 (Macao) / +852 6333 6660 (HK) / 4001 206 618 (mainland China). Tickets will also be available at Tom Lee Outlets, K11 Select and through Hong Kong Ticketing (customer service fee applies) at www.HKTicketing.com, or by phone at +852 3128 8288. 

For more information about the event, visit www.CotaiTicketing.com.

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Entertainment at Sands China Ltd. Properties

Sands China Ltd. has as a clear vision to establish Macao as Asia’s top entertainment destination.

The 15,000-seat CotaiArena™ is the only venue in Asia ranked in Pollstar’s Top 100 Worldwide Arena Venues based on ticket sales. It is the top entertainment destination in southern China, hosting the world’s and the region’s biggest names in music, sports and awards shows. Superstars frequently choose the venue as the starting point of their Asian tours.

The 1800-seat, multi-purpose Venetian Theatre is one of the most luxurious entertainment venues in greater China. Featuring ushers in black-tie, champagne service, gourmet food and beverage items and other unique, premium amenities, it offers an intimate, luxurious and exclusive venue experience. The Venetian Theatre is playing a key role in bringing the best in international and Chinese entertainment to Macao, with a luxury theatre experience like no other in the region.

The 650-seat Sands Macao Hotel theatre regularly features internationally-renowned singers, performers

and artists of the highest calibre. From traditional Chinese-costumed dancers to modern performances, and from singing troupes to contemporary bands, everything from Western rock to Cantonese pop is covered.

With an unbeatable diversity, the entertainment offering of Sands China Ltd. is ushering in a new era of entertainment in Macao.

About Cotai Strip Resorts – Macao’s Integrated Resort City

Sands China Ltd. is the leading developer, owner and operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The befittingly named Cotai Strip Resorts, situated on reclaimed land between the islands of Coloane and Taipa, is the one destination that provides a stunning array of experiences at the heart of Cotai. Cotai Strip Resorts has transformed a gaming-centric day-trip market into an integrated resort city and international hub for business and leisure travellers.

Pulsating with life, both night and day, Cotai Strip Resorts features an expansive offering of affordable luxury available nowhere else in Macao, with approximately 9,000 hotel rooms and suites, international superstar live entertainment, duty-free shopping with 600 retailers offering an unparalleled array of name brands, 1.3 million square feet (120,000 square metres) of meeting and exhibition space for Asia’s leading conferences and exhibitions, gaming excitement, transportation offerings and well over 100 dining options, including international restaurants, bars and lounges. Cotai Strip Resorts is a must-see destination providing every guest with an unforgettable experience and unparalleled excitement.

Comprised of the The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel; The Plaza™ Macao, featuring the Four Seasons Hotel Macao; and Sands® Cotai Central, featuring the world’s largest Conrad, Sheraton, and Holiday Inn hotels, Cotai Strip Resorts is where Asia’s ultimate destination is all within reach.

Cotai Strip Resorts….truly Macao Starts Here™. For more information, please visit www.cotaistrip.com.mo/en/.

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Sat, 27 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0500
JuanMa Feeling Confident About Garcia Fight http://www.toprank.com/news/boxing-promotions-juanma-confident-garcia/ Two straight wins for Juan Manuel Lopez has cranked up his confidence level.

"It shows me what I can do while being on a good conditioning and nutritional schedule," Juanma said from Caguas, Puerto Rico. "I want to prove I can still be an elite fighter in this (featherweight) division. Mikey Garcia is a good champion, a tough opponent. But I plan to return to Puerto Rico with the title belt."

Mikey Garcia vs Juan Manuel Lopez is scheduled June 15 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. HBO will televise.

Juanma's chief trainers, Alex Caraballo and Orlando Pinero, say the former champion is training at a high level.

"Juanma is working hard, is focused and he knows what is at stake," said Caraballo.

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Michael Finney, a rugged 11-0, 9 KO super welterweight, is training at the Top Rank Gym in Las Vegas. Richie Sandoval, the former world champion, has been working with Finney who is scheduled to box June 8 on a Solo Boxeo Tecate event at Hard Rock Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas. 

Finney, from Alabama, is handled by manager Cameron Dunkin. Finney will take on Raul Tovar of Texas in a six-round bout at the Hard Rock.

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Thu, 23 May 2013 13:54:21 -0500
“Zurdito” Sánchez entrena fuerte para "Solo Boxeo Tecate" http://www.toprank.com/news/zurdito-sanchez-entrena-fuerte-para-solo-boxeo-tecate/ Con doble sesión de trabajo y cargas muy intensas en el gimnasio, Juan Carlos Sánchez está en la etapa más exigente de su preparación, pues el sábado 8 de junio expondrá por tercera vez su campeonato mundial, y en esta ocasión, el escenario y el rival serán palabras mayores.

El “Zurdito” Sánchez (18-1-1, 10 ko’s) arriesgará su título mundial Supermosca FIB, ante su retador oficial, el invicto argentino Roberto Domingo Sosa (24-0-0, 14 ko’s) en función de Zanfer y Top Rank a realizarse en el Hard Rock Hotel y Casino de Las Vegas, y que será en los Estados unidos por UniMás y en México por la señal de la “Casa del Boxeo”, Azteca 7.

Sánchez se coronó en febrero de 2012 venciendo por decisión a Rodrigo Guerrero, y ha realizado dos defensas: Ante Juan Alberto Rosas (en mayo, por decisión) y contra Rodel Mayol (en septiembre, por nocaut en 9 rounds), siendo estas tres contiendas en territorio mexicano, pero en esta ocasión, su pelea significa subir un escalón más en su carrera boxística.

El “Zurdito” saldrá por primera vez de México, y peleará en la meca del boxeo mundial, Las Vegas, y será el peleador estelar enfrentando a un rival que va invicto en 24 peleas, que es el primer clasificado y que viene de vencer al sudafricano Zolani Tete en pelea eliminatoria.

Para llegar al 100% física y mentalmente, Juan Carlos Sánchez realiza su sesión de acondicionamiento físico por la mañana, realizando carrera tanto en pista como en ruta, alternando etapas de velocidad y de resistencia.

Por la tarde realiza hasta 16 rounds de trabajo entre aparatos y sparrings, luciendo poder, velocidad y gran condición.

“Hemos hecho la mejor preparación de mi carrera, con un equipo multidisciplinario y un programa de cargas de trabajo que hemos cumplido a la perfección. Me siento fuerte, con mucha velocidad y el peso va controlado conforme a los planes. Llegaré en excelente condición porque sabemos que el reto es grande”, dijo el “Zurdito” desde su natal, Los Mochis enrenado por su padre del mismo nombre.

Respaldando la función del 8 de junio en Las Vegas, el también originario de Los Mochis, José Félix Jr. (23-0-1, 18 ko’s) se enfrentará a 10 rounds en peso Ligero ante el colombiano Oscar Cuero (16-9-0, 13 ko’s). Jessie Magdaleno (14-0-0, 10 ko’s) pondrá en riesgo su calidad de invicto ante el nicaragüense Henry Maldonado (16-2-0, 11 ko’s) a 8 en Supergallo en tanto que la esperanza mexicana de los pesos Completos, Andy Ruiz Jr. (18-0-0, 12 ko’s) va ante Carl Davis (16-5-0, 12 ko’s), en pleito pactado a ocho asaltos.

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Wed, 22 May 2013 18:48:17 -0500
News & Notes on Garcia, Ramirez & Verdejo http://www.toprank.com/news/boxing-promotions-new-garcia-ramirez-verdejo/ Mikey Garcia's daily roadwork begins at 7 am and it's something new each day.

"Track, mountains, long distance, sprints - it's a big mix and it is all done for conditioning," said his brother and chief trainer Robert Garcia. 

Mikey is making the first defense of his WBO featherweight title against former champion Juan Manuel Lopez on June 15 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

"We are looking at this as a tough, physical fight. All title defenses are big battles," Robert said.

"Juanma has nothing to lose," Mike said. "Those kind of fighters are dangerous."

Garcia vs Lopez will be televised on HBO.

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USA Olympian Jose Ramirez grew up on a farm in Northern California and knows how precious water is to the farmers.

There are water issues there now which is why Ramirez joined the California Water Coalition to help bring attention to it. He was recently honored for his efforts in the state senate.

Ramirez is next scheduled on a Solo Boxeo Tecate fight card on June 29 at WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma. UniMas will televise.

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Up and coming Puerto Rico rapper Alvaro Diaz mentioned Olympian Felix Verdejo in his new song... "...I'm a future champion like Verdejo."

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Wed, 22 May 2013 14:59:04 -0500
Vuelve a ganar “El Diamante” ante su gente http://www.toprank.com/news/vuelve-a-ganar-el-diamante-ante-su-gente/

Más FOTOS del combate Verdejo vs Page, aquí.

El joven prospecto boricua Félix “El Diamante” Verdejo celebrará en grande su cumpleaños, esto tras conseguir otro gran triunfo por nocaut en la función “Solo Boxeo Tecate” que se celebró en el Coliseo Rubén Zayas Montañez de Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico.

En el que representó su tercer combate en suelo boricua y su primero a seis asaltos, el ex olímpico puertorriqueño, quien mañana domingo, 19 de mayo cumple 20 años, desmanteló en el transcurso de cuatro asaltos al estadounidense Corben Page.

“Me aguantó todo lo que le tiré, pero gracias a Dios lo terminamos en el cuarto asalto y aún me sentía bien de aire” dijo Verdejo  luego de la pelea.

Con la impresionante victoria “El Diamante” mejoró su marca a 6-0 con 5 KO’s.

“Esto solo está comenzando. Sé que me falta mucho por aprender para alcanzar mis metas” admitió con mucha humildad el invicto púgil puertorriqueño.

En el primer asalto Page salió a mover constantemente su cabeza para no convertirse en una presa fácil para Verdejo, quien por su parte buscaba establecer su ataque tras el jab.

Ya para el segundo el estadounidense comenzaba a sangrar de la boca ante  el constante castigo de Verdejo. En la tercera vuelta, Verdejo abrió paso con una potente derecha que lastimó a Page y segundos luego lo remató con un fuerte gancho de izquierda que  envió a Page a la lona, pero este sobrevivió el asalto.

El final vino a los 1:48 del cuarto asalto cuando el referee Roberto Ramírez, Padre detuvo el combate luego de un sostenido e inmisericorde ataque de ráfagas de golpes por parte de Verdejo sin respuesta alguna por parte de Page.

Se espera que Verdejo se tomé un descanso de 2 meses y regrese al cuadrilátero para el mes de agosto.

En el combate estelar de la función, Gamalier Rodríguez capturó el cinturón Pluma de la NABO al vencer por la vía rápida a Alicio Castañeda. En otro de los combates de la velada, el invicto prospecto, John Karl Sosa consiguió un triunfo por nocaut técnico ante el estadounidense Tommy Bryant.

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Sun, 19 May 2013 11:26:51 -0500
Manny Pacquiao: el boxeador que lucha contra la trata de personas http://www.toprank.com/news/manny-pacquiao-el-boxeador-que-lucha-contra-la-trata-de-personas/

Por Leif Coorlim

Nota del editor: Este artículo es parte de The Fighters, una serie de reportes de una película que se estrenará en CNN el 17 y 18 de mayo. El documental es un resultado de dos años de trabajo encubierto y rodaje en Filipinas.

Manila, Filipinas (CNN).- Manny Pacquiao no es un dios, pero eso no impide que millones de filipinos lo adoren. Desde su primera pelea profesional a los 16 años, Pacquiao ha acumulado un récord profesional formidable de 54-5-2.

Posiblemente es la persona más famosa en la historia del país, obtuvo el título mundial en 10 ocasiones, es la primera persona en ganar cinturones en ocho divisiones separadas de peso y en 2012 fue uno de los atletas mejor pagados en el mundo, ganando 62 millones de dólares, más que Tiger Woods, Lebron James, Roger Federer y Cristiano Ronaldo.

Además, es actor, conductor y cantante. Ah y en 2010, los votantes eligieron a Pacquiao para la Cámara de Representantes de Filipinas, donde sirve para el distrito de Sarangani.

La historia de Paquiao está más cerca de ser un cuento que un hecho.

El hombre que ganó el título de “Luchador de la Década” entre los años 2000 y 2009 por el Consejo Mundial de Boxeo (WBC, por sus siglas en inglés), proviene de las raíces más humildes.

Nacido en 1978 en una villa pequeña llamada Kibawe, Pacquiao vivió con su madre y cinco hermanos: “Cuando era joven mis padres no tenían trabajo. No teníamos una casa. A veces ni siquiera podíamos pagar una comida al día”, dice Pacquiao.

“Caminaba las calles para vender, así es cómo ganaba dinero cuando era niño. Me siento apenado por mi madre. Quería estudiar tanto. Sin embargo dejé de estudiar y seguí con el boxeo”.

A los 14 años, Manny se mudó a Manila donde dice que vivió un tiempo bajo una caja de cartón en un parque. Encontró trabajo como sirviente de un hombre rico, que lo trató bien, dice. Cuando comenzó a boxear en la adolescencia, admite que ponía piedras en sus bolsillos para llegar al peso mínimo de 47 kilogramos.

Cuando tenía 16 años, Pacquiao decidió perseguir una carrera profesional en el boxeo. Con 1.40 metros y un peso de 44.4 kilogramos, era improbable que diera miedo a los primeros oponentes, pero sus puños rápidos y tenacidad implacable rápidamente le hicieron ganar respeto.

Ganó reconocimiento global en 2001, cuando como reemplazo de último momento, venció al campeón de peso supergallo de la Federación Internacional de Boxeo, Lehlohonolo Ledwaba. Pacquiao ganó la pelea por un knockout técnico para llevarse el título, su segundo título importante mundial en el boxeo.

Puedes leer el artículo completo, aquí.

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Thu, 16 May 2013 21:11:13 -0500
Regresa Félix Verdejo a Trujillo Alto http://www.toprank.com/news/regresa-felix-verdejo-a-trujillo-alto/ FOTOS: Conferencia de Prensa

FOTOS: Verdejo entrena para "Solo Boxeo Tecate"

Con el regreso de Félix “Diamante” Verdejo, en su primera pelea a seis asaltos, el coliseo Rubén Zayas Montañez de Trujillo Alto será escenario de otra edición de la serie “Futuros Campeones”, este sábado, 18 de mayo, en una presentación de PR Best Boxing, en asociación con Top Rank, como parte del exitoso programa Solo Boxeo Tecate que transmite UniMas.

“Venimos de nuevo al coliseo Rubén Zayas Montañez de Trujillo Alto, donde hemos tenido una gran acogida de los fanáticos, y en esta ocasión regresamos con Félix Verdejo en uno de los combates principales, así como otras buenas peleas que esperamos sean del agrado de los fanáticos, como la del título NABO de la OMB entre Gamalier Rodríguez y Alicio Castañeda”, dijo el promotor Iván Rivera, presidente de PRBBP. “Esta plaza (Trujillo Alto) se ha convertido en una muy importante para el boxeo de Puerto Rico y queremos agradecer al alcalde José Luis Cruz por tenernos de vuelta aquí para otro gran evento, que sabemos será exitoso”.

El cartel, que contará con ocho combates, tendrá en acción además al invicto John Karl Sosa, y buenos pleitos como el de Levan Ghvamichava frente a Samuel “Sammito” Santana, así como el regreso del trujillano Bernard “Bimbo” Lebrón.

“Recibir en Trujillo Alto a todos los boxeadores que se estarán presentando durante esta cartelera nos llena de mucha satisfacción, ya que hoy están trabajando para ser futuros campeones. Es un gran orgullo saber que cuando eso suceda podamos decir que fue aquí, en la Nueva Metrópoli, en donde comenzaron esa gran ruta al éxito”, señaló el alcalde de Trujillo Alto, José Luis Cruz Cruz.

El combate estelar de la noche será por el título junior ligero NABO de la Organización Mundial de Boxeo (OMB) entre el bayamonés Gamalier Rodríguez (20-2-3, 14 KOs) y el estadounidense Alicio Castañeda (15-1, 6 KOs), a 10 asaltos. Rodríguez viene de noquear a Rafael Tirado en el tercer asalto en una pelea efectuada en diciembre de 2012, año en el que se anotó un importante triunfo sobre el prospecto filipino Allan Tanada el 10 de marzo en el coliseo Roberto Clemente. Castañeda también llevó a cabo su más reciente compromiso en diciembre de 2012 cuando noqueó en dos asaltos a Mario Lacey.

“No hay excusas. Para esta pelea me avisaron con mucho tiempo y llevo entrenando dos meses exclusivamente para esta pelea, no como a veces que me avisan con par de semanas o par de días de anticipación”, dijo Rodríguez. “Siempre estoy en el gimnasio y por eso puedo hacer el trabajo. El sábado, 18 de mayo, me voy a hacer campeón NABO y campeón mundial cuando me den la oportunidad”.

Para Castañeda, oriundo de Galveston, Texas, este choque ante Rodríguez “será otra guerra entre Puerto Rico y México. Estamos listos para lo que traiga Rodríguez y lo que ocurra en el ring”.  

En la reyerta coestelar, el olímpico de 2012, Diamante Verdejo (5-0, 4 KOs), hará su primer combate a seis asaltos cuando se vea de frente con el estadounidense Corben Page (4-5-1) en un peso acordado de 130 libras. Verdejo, quien después de las Olimpiadas de Londres 2012 firmó con la compañía Top Rank, viene de un impresionante triunfo por nocaut el 13 de abril en Nueva York sobre Steve Gutiérrez. El boricua debutó en diciembre de 2012 ganando por decisión sobre Leonardo Chávez y venciendo luego por la vía rápida en enero a Tomi Archambault, en febrero a Jose Santiago y en marzo a Martín Quezada en Trujillo Alto.

“Quiero que sepan que estoy trabajando día a día para seguir trayéndole alegría al país. Regreso a pelear a Trujillo Alto y espero el apoyo de todos los fanáticos nuevamente, agradecido de todos”, manifestó Verdejo.

Por su parte, otro prospecto imbatido, el cagüeño John Karl Sosa (6-0, 4 KOs) combatirá a seis asaltos contra el estadounidense Tommy Bryant (3-8-3, 1 KOs) en un peso máximo de 143 libras. También a seis capítulos, el europeo Levan Ghvamichava (9-0, 7 KOs), un púgil natural de Georgia y residente en Miami, se enfrentará al aguerrido Samuel “Sammito” Santana (5-8-2) en las 147 libras.

Mientras tanto, en choques a cuatro asaltos, el trujillano Bernard “Bimbo” Lebrón (1-0, 1 KOs), que debutó el pasado 23 de marzo con un impresionante nocaut en el primer asalto, se medirá a Osvaldo Vázquez (0-1) en 140 libras; en las 135 libras, Fauris Capellán (5-1, 4 KOs) se enfrentará a Jonathan García (3-5, 1 KOs); en 130 libras, Emmanuel Santos (1-0) se medirá al debutante Juan Carlos Pantoja, y en 126 libras, Jaxel Marrero (1-0) se enfrentará al debutante Bryan Resto de Trujillo Alto.

El pesaje oficial para esta cartelera se llevará a cabo este viernes, 17 de mayo, a la 1:00 de la tarde en el mismo coliseo Rubén Zayas Montañez de Trujillo Alto.

Este cartel tendrá transmisión televisiva en el programa Solo Boxeo Tecate de la cadena UniMas, que inicia a las 11:00 p.m. (Hora del Este) para los Estados Unidos y toda América Latina.

Los boletos para “Futuros Campeones” están a la venta en Ticketcenter, y se consiguen llamando al 787 792-5000 o accesando la página cibernéticawww.tcpr.com. Los precios son de $18 Entrada General y $33 “Ring Side”.

 

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Zou Shiming Returning to Macao http://www.toprank.com/news/boxing-promotions-shiming-returns-macao/ MACAO (May 14, 2013) – Chapter two of the Zou Shiming era will begin when the two-time Olympic gold medallist and three-time Amateur World Champion returns to the ring and headlines an exciting card featuring two world championship fights – WBO/WBA flyweight champion Juan Estrada vs. Milan Melindo and IBF featherweight champion Evgeny Gradovich vs. Mauricio Muñoz – Saturday, July 27, at The Venetian® Macao’s CotaiArena™. Promoted by Top Rank and Sands China Ltd., in association with Tecate,  ZOU SHIMING: Fists of Gold II ticket details will be announced soon; Fists of Gold II ticket holders will be able to purchase advance tickets for November’s Pacquiao vs. Rios event during an exclusive period prior to general public sales. Details are to be announced at a later date.

The fantastic night of entertainment is Sands China’s latest world-class sporting event, part of its multi-tiered entertainment strategy aimed at diversifying Macao’s tourism economy through the varied offerings of its Cotai Strip Resorts, contributing to the city’s development into one of Asia’s top entertainment hubs and a world centre of tourism and leisure. Sands China held the highly-successful greater China debut of Ultimate Fighting Championship last November, and has hosted and sponsored numerous sporting events with some of the world’s most well-known athletes – from basketball greats Kobe Bryant and Yao Ming to tennis legends Pete Sampras and Roger Federer, and golf sensations like Rory McElroy and Lee Westwood. Zou Shiming’s recent April 6 professional debut had all the right ingredients and became another high-octane crowd pleaser, selling out tickets in advance. It was televised internationally to more than 30 countries, including to the U.S. via HBO 2 and in China on CCTV5.

"The exciting matches taking place at The Venetian Macao’s CotaiArena on July 27 highlight the fact that boxing is a major global sport," said Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum.

“Deciding to host Zou Shiming’s professional debut in April was a great move – for Sands China and for Macao,” said Edward Tracy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sands China Ltd. “We hosted a very successful event, and we remain committed to bringing the world’s best entertainment to Macao, helping to increase the diversity of attractions available. We’re extremely pleased to welcome Shiming back a second time in July for Fists of Gold II.”

"I was very pleased with how quickly Shiming learned what I was teaching during our first training camp and he is the hardest worker in the gym," said Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach. "This time our main focus will be on getting him to punch harder.  Shiming will need to learn how to sit down on his punches to maximize their power.  I cannot wait to start working with him again." 

Zou (1-0), from Guizhou, won his professional debut April 6, via a dominant four-round unanimous decision over gritty Eleazar Valenzuela of Mexico. One of the most popular Olympic athletes in China, Zou was the world's greatest light flyweight, capturing gold medals in the World Amateur Championships in 2005, 2007 and 2011, along with gold medals in the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympic Games. He also owns an Olympic bronze medal from the 2004 games, making him his nation's first Olympic medallist in boxing as well as its first boxing gold medallist in the World Amateur Championships and the Olympics. He signed with Arum’s Top Rank at a press conference in Beijing in January.

Zou, who now campaigns as a flyweight, will be graduating to a six-round bout when he faces Jesus Ortega (3-1, 2 KOs) from Hermosillo, México. A stablemate of world flyweight champion Juan Estrada, the hard-hitting Ortega is an exciting prospect who is entering this fight on a roll, having won his last two fights – his most recent a third-round knockout victory against Arcadio Sanchez on April 19.

"Jesus and I are from Sonora, México,” said Alfredo Lopez, Ortega's trainer. “This is the state in Mexico that has produced champions. The great Julio César Chávez was born here and became champion. Orlando Salido – champion; Tyson Marquez – champion;  and current WBO world champion Juan Estrada, with whom we currently train. We know Zou well and have seen him fight. He was a very decorated amateur fighter. But Jesus is no amateur. Jesus spars with the best flyweights in the world, including Juan Estrada and Tyson Marquez. On July 27, Zou Shiming will become another stepping stone on the path to where we are going with Jesus, and that is to become Sonora's next world champion. Viva México!  Viva Ortega!"

In addition to Zou's return, the event line-up includes an undercard highlighted by two 12-round world championship fights. WBO/WBA flyweight champion Juan Estrada (22-2, 17 KOs), of Hermosillo, México, will be making the first defense of the titles he won from Brian Viloria on April 6 at the CotaiArena. Estrada will be facing undefeated Milan Melindo (28-0, 11 KOs), of Manadue, Philippines. Melindo, the number one contender and mandatory challenger, earned his shot at the title by knocking out once-beaten Tommy Seran in the fourth round on the April 6 card. Undefeated IBF featherweight champion Evgeny Gradovich (16-0, 8 KOs), a native of Russia, now fighting from Oxnard, California, will be making his first title defense against No. 1 contender and mandatory challenger Mauricio Muñoz (26-3, 12 KOs), of San Juan, Argentina. Gradovich captured the world title on March 1 when he dethroned defending champion Billy Dib via a split decision. Muñoz earned his title shot by defeating previously unbeaten contender Luis Franco in his last fight, October 13, 2012. The international telecast will open with a 10-round heavyweight rumble between undefeated contenders Andy Ruiz, Jr. (18-0, 12 KOs), of Mexicali, Mexico, and Joe Hanks (21-0, 14 KOs), of Los Angeles.

The undercard will also feature Genesis Servania (19-0, 6 KOs), of Cebu City, Philippines, in an eight-round super bantamweight bout against Konosuke Tomiyama (23-5-1, 8 KOs), of Tokyo, Japan; Paul Fleming (17-0, 12 KOs), of Sydney, Australia, in an eight-round super featherweight bout against Mike Tawatchai (26-1-1, 17 KOs), of Bangkok, Thailand; and Dodie Boy Peñalosa (10-0, 8 KOs) and Dave Peñalosa (5-0, 3 KOs), both from Cebu City, Philippines, in separate six-round featherweight and four-round super bantamweight bouts, respectively. Their opponents will be announced at a later date. Fleming and the Peñalosas were all knockout victors on the April 6 card.

ZOU SHIMING: Fists of Gold II kicks off at 6 p.m. on July 27 at the CotaiArena. Once details are announced, ticket sales will be available at all CotaiTicketing box offices* and can be booked online at www.CotaiTicketing.com, or by phone at +853 2882 8818 (Macao) / +852 6333 6660 (HK) / 4001 206 618 (mainland China). Tickets will also be available at Tom Lee Outlets, K11 Select and through Hong Kong Ticketing (customer service fee applies) at www.HKTicketing.com, or by phone at +852 3128 8288. 

For more information about the event, visit www.CotaiTicketing.com.

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Entertainment at Sands China Ltd. Properties

Sands China Ltd. has as a clear vision to establish Macao as Asia’s top entertainment destination.

The 15,000-seat CotaiArena™ is the only venue in Asia ranked in Pollstar’s Top 100 Worldwide Arena Venues based on ticket sales. It is the top entertainment destination in southern China, hosting the world’s and the region’s biggest names in music, sports and awards shows. Superstars frequently choose the venue as the starting point of their Asian tours.

The 1800-seat, multi-purpose Venetian Theatre is one of the most luxurious entertainment venues in greater China. Featuring ushers in black-tie, champagne service, gourmet food and beverage items and other unique, premium amenities, it offers an intimate, luxurious and exclusive venue experience. The Venetian Theatre is playing a key role in bringing the best in international and Chinese entertainment to Macao, with a luxury theatre experience like no other in the region.

The 650-seat Sands Macao Hotel theatre regularly features internationally-renowned singers, performers

and artists of the highest calibre. From traditional Chinese-costumed dancers to modern performances, and from singing troupes to contemporary bands, everything from Western rock to Cantonese pop is covered.

With an unbeatable diversity, the entertainment offering of Sands China Ltd. is ushering in a new era of entertainment in Macao.

About Cotai Strip Resorts – Macao’s Integrated Resort City

Sands China Ltd. is the leading developer, owner and operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The befittingly named Cotai Strip Resorts, situated on reclaimed land between the islands of Coloane and Taipa, is the one destination that provides a stunning array of experiences at the heart of Cotai. Cotai Strip Resorts has transformed a gaming-centric day-trip market into an integrated resort city and international hub for business and leisure travellers.

Pulsating with life, both night and day, Cotai Strip Resorts features an expansive offering of affordable luxury available nowhere else in Macao, with approximately 9,000 hotel rooms and suites, international superstar live entertainment, duty-free shopping with 600 retailers offering an unparalleled array of name brands, 1.3 million square feet (120,000 square metres) of meeting and exhibition space for Asia’s leading conferences and exhibitions, gaming excitement, transportation offerings and well over 100 dining options, including international restaurants, bars and lounges. Cotai Strip Resorts is a must-see destination providing every guest with an unforgettable experience and unparalleled excitement.

Comprised of the The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel; The Plaza™ Macao, featuring the Four Seasons Hotel Macao; and Sands® Cotai Central, featuring the world’s largest Conrad, Sheraton, and Holiday Inn hotels, Cotai Strip Resorts is where Asia’s ultimate destination is all within reach.

Cotai Strip Resorts….truly Macao Starts Here™. For more information, please visit www.cotaistrip.com.mo/en/.

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Tue, 14 May 2013 19:54:44 -0500
Shiming y Estrada de regreso a Macao en julio http://www.toprank.com/news/shiming-estrada-de-regreso-a-macao-en-julio/

FOTOS del primer combate profesional de Zou Shiming, aquí.

El segundo capítulo de la era de Zou Shiming, el dos veces campeón Olímpico y tres veces campeón mundial aficionado comenzará cuando encabece una función el sábado, 27 de julio en la CotaiArena del hotel Venetian Macao que presentaran Top Rank y Sands China Ltd., en asociación con Cerveza Tecate.

La Función “Fist of Gold II” incluirá la pelea de campeonato del mexicano Juan Francisco “El Gallo” Estrada quien expondrá sus coronas de peso mosca de la Asociación Mundial de Boxeo (AMB) y de la Organización Mundial de Boxeo (OMB) ante el filipino Milan Melindo y la primera defensa de Evgeny Grandovich quien expondrá su corona de peso pluma de la Federación Internacional de Boxeo (IBF) ante el primer clasificado Mauricio Muñoz.

“Los combates que se estarán disputando en la CotaiArena del Venetian en Macao es muestra que el boxeo es un deporte de gran importancia en todo el mundo”, dijo el legendario promotor, Bob Arum de Top Rank. 

“Después del exitoso debut de Zou Shiming el pasado mes de abril, no nos queda ninguna duda que este es la clase de evento que queremos presentar aquí en Macao y le da variedad al tipo de entretenimiento que presentamos. Estamos muy contentos de poder presentar nuevamente a Shiming en “Fist of Gold II” este 27 de julio” dijo Edward Tracy, Presidente y Jefe Ejecutivo de Sands China Ltd.

“Me gustó mucho el trabajo que hizo Shiming y todo lo que aprendió durante nuestro primer campo de entrenamiento. Aún tenemos mucho que trabajar pero es boxeador que aprende rápido y estoy seguro que seguirá mejorando”, dijo el legendario entrenador Freddie Roach, sobre su pupilo.

Zou (1-0), de Guizhou, China, gano su primera pelea profesional el 6 de abril en Macau al vencer por puntos al mexicano Eleazar Valenzuela. El popular peleador de China gano tres medallas Olímpicas, dos de ellas de oro en los Juegos del 2008 y el 2012 además de haber ganado tres torneos mundiales en las 108 libras.

Zou, quien milita en las 112 libras como professional se enfrentara al mexicano  Jesus “Jibarito” Ortega (3-1, 2 KOs) de Hermosillo, Sonora, México en un duelo pactado a seis giros.

Estrada (22-2, 17 KOs) de Hermosillo, Sonora, conquisto el campeonato de peso mosca de la OMB y AMB el pasado 6 de abril en Macao al derrotar por puntos Brian Viloria en una aguerrida batalla.

Estrada expondrá su corona contra el invicto Filipino, Milan Melindo (28-0, 11 KOs) de Manadue, Filipinas quien es el primer clasificado de la OMB en las 112 libras y quien viene de propinar un espectacular nocaut a Tommy Seran el pasado 6 de abril.

Gradovich (16-0, 8 KO’s) de Rusia, pero residente de Oxnard, California expondrá la corona de peso pluma de la FIB por primera vez ante el argentino Mauricio Muñoz (26-3, 12 KOs) de San Juan, Argentina, quien se ganó la pelea de campeonato tras derrotar al invicto Luis Franco el pasado 13 de octubre.

También estará en acción el peso completo mexicano Andy Ruiz, Jr. (18-0, 12 KOs), de Mexicali, Baja California, México quien se enfrentara a Joe Hanks (21-0, 14 KOs) de Los Angeles, California en un duelo de pronósticos reservados.

Otros prospectos que estarán en acción son Genesis Servania (19-0, 6 KOs) de  Cebu City, Filipinas, Paul Fleming (17-0, 12 KOs) de Sydney, Australia y los hermanos Dodie Boy Peñalosa (10-0, 8 KOs) y  Dave Peñalosa (5-0, 3 KOs), ambos de Cebu City, Filipinas y sobrinos del ex campeon mundial Gerry Peñalosa. 

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Tue, 14 May 2013 19:38:58 -0500
Nominado Félix Verdejo a los Premios Juventud http://www.toprank.com/news/nominado-felix-verdejo-a-los-premios-juventud/

Puedes votar por Verdejo como “La Nueva Promesa” del Deporte, aquí.

El invicto ex olímpico boricua Félix “El Diamante” Verdejo (5-0, 4 KO’s) gozó del voto de la fanaticada y logró quedar entre los cinco nominados a la categoría “La Nueva Promesa” del Deporte en los “Premios Juventud” de la cadena Univisión.

“Bien contento y emocionado, gracias a Dios, por haber sido nominado a los Premios Juventud en la categoría ‘La Nueva Promesa’ del Deporte. Gracias a todos los que me nominaron y espero contar con su apoyo ahora en las votaciones. Nuevamente gracias” dijo  el prometedor boxeador puertorriqueño, quien regresa al ensogado el sábado, 18 de mayo para su primer compromiso a seis asaltos.

Entre los otros nominados que compiten con Verdejo en la categoría “La Nueva Promesa” del Deporte se encuentran: los futbolistas mexicanos, Raúl Alonso Jiménez y Javier Aquino, el futbolista brasileño, Neymar Da Silva Santos Junior  y el gimnasta boricua, Tommy Ramos.

Los fanaticos que deseen votar por Félix “El Diamante” Verdejo como ganador al premio “La Nueva Promesa” del deporte, deben visitar la página web: www.PremiosJuventud.com y seleccionar la categoría Deportes. Votaciones cierran el 31 de mayo de 2013 a las 11:59 p.m., hora del Este.

La edición 2013 de los Premios Juventud se llevará a cabo el jueves, 18 de julio a las 8 p.m. ET en el BankUnited Center de la Universidad de Miami.

Verdejo se encuentra a solo días de su sexto combate como profesional, pautado para el sábado, 18 de mayo en donde se medirá al estadounidense Corben Page en el Coliseo Rubén Zayas Montañéz de Trujillo Alto en una nueva edición del gustado programa “Solo Boxeo Tecate” de la cadena UniMás.

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Tue, 14 May 2013 18:15:29 -0500
Verdejo este próximo sábado en “Solo Boxeo Tecate” http://www.toprank.com/news/verdejo-este-proximo-sabado-en-solo-boxeo-tecate/

FOTOSSe sigue puliendo “El Diamante”

El invicto prospecto puertorriqueño, Félix “El Diamante” Verdejo (5-0, 4 KO’s) se graduó con altos honores de los combates a cuatro asaltos y este próximo sábado, 18 de mayo entrará a aguas más profundas cuando choque ante Corben Page (4-5-1, 0 KO’s) en su primer combate a seis asaltos que se celebrará en el Coliseo Rubén Zayas Montañez de Trujillo Alto, P.R y que será televisado a las 12 a.m. EST / 11 p.m. PST en el gustado programa “Solo Boxeo Tecate” de la cadena UniMás.

“Me siento muy bien preparado, nos hemos enfatizado en los golpes al cuerpo que en la ultima pelea entraron bien y logramos terminar al oponente primero abajo y luego arriba. Gracias a Dios estamos bien de salud y preparados para el 18 de mayo”  dijo el joven pegador boricua.

En su último combate del pasado 13 de abril, Verdejo fulminó en un asalto a Steve Gutierrez en la cartelera Donaire vs Rigondeaux que se celebró en el  emblemático Radio City Music Hall de la ciudad de Nueva York.

“Para mi fue un orgullo ser participe de ese gran espectáculo. Pelear ahí para mi fue algo especial, la primera vez que un boricua se sube al ring en ese escenario. Para mi es un honor llevar la bandera de Puerto Rico en alto” afirmó el ex olímpico boricua.

En cuanto a su primera prueba a seis asaltos ‘El Diamante’ comentó: “Siempre me preparo para más asaltos de los que vaya a pelear. Estoy entrenando cada día más fuerte para cumplir mis metas”.

En días recientes Verdejo fue nominado como ‘La Nueva Promesa’ del Deporte en los Premios Juventud.

Los boletos para la función en el Coliseo Rubén Zayas Montañez“Futuro están a la venta en Ticketcenter, y se consiguen llamando al 787 792-5000 o accesando la página cibernética www.tcpr.com. Los precios son de $18 Entrada General y $33 “Ring Side”.

 

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