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Don’t normally post or even read/listen to interviews but this was interesting as Stevenson is in a unique position and I was wondering how Arum would spin it. Did find it funny he threw a very obvious shot at J Prince.

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One Of The Best Boxing Mangers In The World A Little Known Ukrainian Speaks In Rare Interview

Igas Klimas of Ukraine is regarded as one of the best boxing managers in the game worldwide for some time. He scouted the likes of Vasyl Lomachenko and Oleksandr Usyk out of the amateurs and has been managers of both since. Speaking to Ring Magazine on their new podcast Klimas said of the success he has had with both boxers among others: “It wasn’t something I thought about. I loved what they…

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Andy Cruz, Amateur Legend, to Find Out if Pro Boxing Fits

Andy Cruz and Juan Carlos Burgos squared off and locked eyes on a stage set up in a hotel ballroom in downtown Detroit, and did what boxers usually do when they stand face to face.The two lightweights, scheduled to fight on Saturday night, scanned each other for signs of doubt or dehydration, evidence that a fighter might have drained himself to meet the 135-pound weight limit.Burgos, a 35-year-old fringe contender from Mexico, glared without expression at Cruz, a 27-year-old Cuban who won gold at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Cruz, who left Cuba last year, cracked a faint smile and gave Burgos a slight nod. The staring contest ended with a handshake.For a seasoned pro like Burgos, staring down and sizing up an opponent at a pre-fight news conference is a familiar ritual. But the routine is brand-new to Cruz, the athlete widely regarded as the best boxer in a generation to emerge from Cuba’s storied amateur program. Cruz is a three-time world amateur champion, and the records database BoxRec credits him with 140 amateur wins (and nine losses).Leaving Cuba made him the hottest free agent in the sport. In May he signed a three-year contract with Matchroom Boxing. His bout on Saturday, on the undercard of a world title bout between Alycia Baumgardner and Christina Linardatou, is, for boxing aficionados, the most heavily anticipated pro debut in years.Cruz’s amateur track record highlights his talent and skill, but doesn’t guarantee professional success. Pro boxing not only places a premium on punching power, but also expects competitors to shoulder a heavy promotional burden. Generating publicity with staredowns and other appearances is now part of Cruz’s job. It’s one more transition to navigate between the sport of amateur boxing and the business of professional prize fighting.“Photos, videos, it’s a completely new process for me but I’m learning really fast,” Cruz said in an interview. “I have no problem. I really like the cameras.”For Matchroom, simply signing Cruz was a win. Its deal with Cruz guarantees the fighter seven figures over three years, a rookie deal the promoters feel fits his résumé.But Cruz also presents a unique challenge, said Eddie Hearn, the chairman of Matchroom Sport.The boxer turns 28 next month, and wouldn’t necessarily benefit from beating up on the overmatched opponents who often populate star fighters’ early career records. If boxing were baseball, Cruz could be Yulieski Gurriel — a Cuban superstar who arrived in the United States as a fully-formed pro. Gurriel played only 15 minor league games in 2016 before the Astros promoted him to the majors. He was 32.Hearn says Cruz is already equipped to defeat elite lightweights, such as Devin Haney, the undisputed champion, and Gervonta Davis, the popular power puncher. But he also realizes fast-tracking a fighter can lead to a dead end.“The actual smart thing is, I want to put him into those fights when he’s actually ready. We’ve got to get the balance right,” Hearn said.Cautionary tales abound.Cuba’s Robeisy Ramirez won Olympic gold in 2012 and 2016, but lost his professional debut in 2019. Ramirez, who is now the World Boxing Organization featherweight champion, blamed that loss on a failure to adapt from amateur to pro-style boxing.In 2014 Vasiliy Lomachenko, an Olympic champion in 2008 and 2012, challenged for a professional world title in his second pro bout. His opponent, a rugged veteran named Orlando Salido, used advantages in size (he weighed in more than two pounds over the featherweight limit) and experience to maul the smaller Lomachenko and win a 12-round decision.Cruz’s debut against Burgos is the co-main event, beneath the featured bout between Baumgardner and Linardatou for several women’s super-featherweight belts. Cruz and Burgos will fight for the International Boxing Federation “International” men’s title, a step below a world championship, akin to two M.L.B. teams in the wild-card round of the playoffs.Saturday’s bout marks the first time the I.B.F. has sanctioned a title fight involving a fighter in his pro debut, a sign that regulators already regard Cruz as a veteran. But to Burgos, Cruz is a rookie until he proves otherwise.“If Andy Cruz wants to show that what they’ve been saying about him is true, he’s got to come out and fight,” said Burgos, who is 35-7-3. “They say boxing is hit and don’t get hit, but the people want to see action. They want to see exchanges of punches.”For his part, Cruz is aware that he is fighting both Burgos and the perception among boxing fans that Cuban boxers are brilliant technicians and savvy tacticians, but dull to watch. Cruz says he already understands that where amateur boxing rewards winners, pro boxing prizes winners who also entertain.“He’s going to come out and apply his experience; I’m going to go out and show that I’m ready to fight with the best in the division,” Cruz said. “The objective is to win, and to show well. To shine, and to give the public a show.”After securing a visa and signing with Matchroom, Cruz relocated to Northeast Philadelphia, to learn professional-style boxing under the trainer Derek Ennis. The trainer’s task was not to reprogram Cruz, but to teach him to punch with authority, stand his ground, and prepare him for a new crop of opponents, who, like Burgos, would rather rumble in close than box at long range.“Put all your shots together and be prepared for the guy to come back. That’s where defense comes in,” Ennis said.Burgos’s record includes unanimous decision losses to Haney and to Keyshawn Davis, an amateur rival of Cruz’s who is currently a fast-rising pro prospect. So Saturday’s result will help determine how Cruz compares to his elite peers. Moving forward from there will involve balancing Cruz and his team’s related, but not perfectly aligned interests.Ennis wants to build the boxer’s skills. Cruz wants to live up to the mythology that has sprouted around him. Hearn wants to stage the most profitable fights possible.“The trainer and manager make the decisions. We have to convince them of the strategy,” Hearn said. “I have to give them the reality and the facts of the commercial world.”Now, their enterprise takes a brighter stage.“It’ll be difficult, but that’s what I prepared for. For this moment. I’m a person who works well under pressure, and I’ll show it this Saturday,” Cruz said. Source link Read the full article

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Post-interview Lomachenko

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'I'm The Best Talent In Europe' --Farzahd

A certain amateur boxing gem,  Farzahd Razaghzadeh, who started in kickboxing in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and is currently signed up with Egis Klimas –  the manager of Oleksandr Usyk and Vasiliy Lomachenko – boasts that he has the foremost ambition of graduating into the Pro ranks and making a big name for himself. In this interview, Razaghzadeh who prides himself as “the biggest amateur…

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VIDEO. Lomachenko published part 2 of the UOC-MP Metropolitan's interview for the Russian media

VIDEO. Lomachenko published part 2 of the UOC-MP Metropolitan’s interview for the Russian media

Ukrainian boxer Vasily Lomachenko The social network posted a continuation of a strange post on religious topics on Instagram. The well-known athlete released the second part of the video, in which Metropolitan Luka (Kovalenko) from Zaporozhye and Melitopol gives an interview to the Russian service of the BBC. This cleric of the Moscow Patriarchate UOC was already known for his scandalous…

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UNDEFEATED LIGHTWEIGHT PROSPECT JAMAINE ORTIZ TAKES ON NAHIR ALBRIGHT ON NEXT EDITION OF SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18 LIVE ON SHOWTIME

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Published: January 19, 2022

Three-Fight Telecast Features Six Prospects with Combined Record of 74-2-2; ShoBox Returns to Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Fla. For Second Consecutive Event

NEW YORK – – ShoBox: The New Generation returns to Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Fla. for the second time in two months on Friday, February 18 for an exciting tripleheader featuring six prospects with a combined record of 74-2-2, five new to the developmental series. The action takes place live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

The main event will see undefeated lightweight prospect Jamaine Ortiz (14-0-1, 8 KOs), who shared the ring with Jaron Ennis and Teofimo Lopez during a decorated amateur career, make his ShoBox debut against once-beaten Nahir Albright (14-1, 7 KOs) in a 10-round bout that could have long-term consequences for boxing’s hottest division. Albright is an aspiring R&B singer who belted out a tune during a post-fight interview following his last win. The co-feature matches ShoBox returnee Joe George (11-0, 7 KOs) facing Sean Hemphill (14-0, 8 KOs) in an eight-round super middleweight bout of unbeatens. The telecast opens with Philadelphia’s undefeated welterweight prospect Paul Kroll (9-0, 6 KOs) squaring off against perennial spoiler Marquis Taylor (12-1-1, 1 KOs) in an eight-round battle between ShoBox newcomers.

The three-fight telecast is promoted by King’s Promotions.

“This edition of ShoBox has compelling storylines and terrific matchups that make it a must-see for boxing fans,” said Gordon Hall, executive producer for ShoBox: The New Generation. “I’m particularly interested in finding out if Jamaine Ortiz or Nahir Albright can emerge as serious players at 135 pounds. Or if Joe George can follow up his sensational KO in his last outing against the gifted and elusive boxer-puncher Sean Hemphill. Or whether Paul Kroll can fulfill his vast potential against the talented Marquis Taylor. I can’t wait to see how it all plays out on February 18.”

Here is a closer look at the matchups:

Ortiz vs. Albright – 10-Round Lightweight Main Event Bout

Fighting out of Worcester, Mass., the 25-year-old Ortiz is a promising prospect in the loaded 135-pound division. Blessed with fast hands and an aggressive style, Ortiz delivered a career-best win over Sulaiman Segawa in November 2020 on the undercard of Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones, scoring a seventh-round KO to become the first fighter to stop Segawa. Known as “The Technician,” Ortiz, who sometimes fights out of the southpaw stance, is also the only fighter to beat current 11-1 lightweight Ricardo Quiroz. His last time out, Ortiz overcame two knockdowns to battle the undefeated Joseph Adorno to a majority draw in a thrilling eight-round affair in April. He recently spent five weeks in California helping pound-for-pound great Vasiliy Lomachenko prepare for his December fight with Richard Commey. Ortiz built his foundation in the amateurs, where he went 100-14 and sustained spirited losses to Ennis and Lopez. Ortiz is a former full-time union carpenter and college student who currently dabbles in real estate and has spoken of finishing college and perhaps attending medical school following his boxing career.

"I'm thankful for the opportunity to be the main event on ShoBox,” said Ortiz. “I've been waiting for this a long time. I'm ready to put on a great performance. This is a great platform for future champions, and on February 18 I'm going to put the lightweight division on notice."

Albright turned pro in 2016, dropping a majority decision in his debut against current 13-1 pro Anthony Laureano, before bouncing back to rattle off 14 straight wins. The streaking prospect has earned stoppages in five of his last six bouts which all took place in 2021, including his last time out when he dropped Michael Dutchover four times en route to a sixth-round stoppage victory. Albright will be making his ShoBox debut but has already beaten two fighters who have appeared on the developmental series in Dutchover and the 16-2 Jeremy Hill. The 25-year-old from Sicklerville, N.J. was originally scheduled to face Ortiz in November 2020 but was forced to withdraw with an injury.

“It's a great feeling to headline on ShoBox,” said Albright. “The Hill fight was a step-up fight and I proved again that I belong. I will show again against Jamaine Ortiz that I am on my way to being a world champion. Ortiz is a sharp, fast and slick fighter. I’m sure he will give his all and it will be a good fight, but I will be victorious.”

George vs. Hemphill – Eight-Round Super Middleweight Bout

Managed by San Francisco 49ers All-Pro offensive lineman Trent Williams, George will return to the ring for the first time since scoring one of 2020’s most vicious KOs. The Houston native landed a stunning uppercut in the ninth round to immediately end his rematch with Marcos Escudero. George previously emerged victorious via a split decision victory in a battle of then unbeaten fighters when he first faced Escudero on SHOWTIME in November 2019. The 32-year-old George played basketball in college and didn’t start boxing until he was 19. He fought in the amateurs for five years, winning the 2015 National Golden Gloves and going 74-5 before making his pro debut in 2016. Campaigning primarily at light heavyweight, George will look to continue his success when he moves down to super middleweight on February 18.

"I am excited to be back on ShoBox,” said George. “I have won on this stage before and on February 18th, I will prove it again that I am one of the top super middleweights out there."

Hemphill made his pro debut in 2019 and has already reeled off 14 consecutive wins without a blemish after a standout amateur period. He has fought six times since George last stepped in the ring, including once already in 2022. Hemphill scored an eight-round unanimous decision over Jeyson Minda in front of his hometown New Orleans fans on January 7. The 26-year-old known as “Silky” fought three times in 2021, scoring two TKOs. George will be the first undefeated opponent of Hemphill’s career with multiple victories. Hemphill is managed by Adam Glenn, son of the late Jimmy Glenn, who owned the beloved Jimmy’s Corner bar in Midtown Manhattan and was a well-known, iconic figure in boxing circles. Hemphill was a member of Team USA during a stellar amateur career (55-12) that saw him rise to become one of the top light heavyweights in the country.

"This is a great opportunity for me,” said Hemphill. “I have been looking for something like this to showcase my talent. I have been going through a lot in my personal life such as Hurricane Ida and I want to show people that I am fighting through it all. This is a good fight for me and it will show the world how great I am. This will take my career to the next level. I have been fighting on local shows and this is a big step up and a big stage for me to show I am part of the next generation.”

Kroll vs. Taylor – Eight-Round Welterweight Bout

Representing the fighting city of Philadelphia, Kroll is a four-year pro who already owns impressive wins over the highly regarded ShoBox alum Shinard Bunch and previously undefeated Philadelphian southpaw Mark Dawson. He also owns a 10-round victory over Lucas Santamaria in perhaps the toughest test of his career. Kroll overcame a knockdown in the second round to recover and earn the unanimous decision. A highly-touted amateur with a record of 123-17, Kroll won the U.S. Olympic Boxing Trials in 2015 and has sparred with the likes of standouts Julian Williams, Shawn Porter and Danny Garcia.

“This is a great opportunity for me to get back on television against a good opponent,” said Kroll. “I am looking forward to a big win. I’ll take a unanimous decision, but I definitely want the knockout that will make a statement. I have seen a couple clips of Taylor and I see that he’s a good fighter, but I know he can’t beat me. He’s tall and had a draw with Lucas Santamaria. I’m really excited to be on ShoBox and I’m going to perform and put on a show for everybody.”

The 28-year-old Taylor is a nine-year veteran who owns wins over three then-undefeated fighters including Jimmy Williams (14-0-1) and Sanjarbek Rakhmanov (10-0-1), who have both appeared on ShoBox, and Oscar Torres (8-0). The 6-foot-1 Taylor suffered his only career loss to current 21-2 contender Ladarius Miller. Following that loss, Taylor won five consecutive fights before taking on two-time welterweight world champion Kermit Cintron. That fight was ruled a no contest after Cintron was cut from an accidental headbutt. Taylor has one opponent in common with Kroll, Lucas Santamaria, who Taylor fought to a majority draw in June 2019. His last time out, Taylor traveled to Colombia where he earned a third-round KO over Esteban Alseco. Taylor refined his tools in the amateurs, where he went 130-20.

“I appreciate the opportunity and I have been trying to get on ShoBox for years,” said Taylor. “I have a lot of appreciation and gratitude, and I still can't believe it's finally happening. I am just anxious to get in the ring now. I know Kroll is a good boxer and an undefeated fighter. This will be my fifth undefeated opponent. I have the tendency to have fighters fight my fight. I am super motivated for this and I’m coming to win in spectacular fashion. I am always the underdog and stealing fights is my thing.”

Hall of Famer Barry Tompkins calls the action from ringside with veteran combat sports reporter Brian Campbell and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts, and Hall of Famer Steve Farhood remotely performing unofficial scoring duties.

The executive producer of ShoBox: The New Generation is Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

Featured Image: Showtime Sports

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Lightweight Boxing Outlook For 2022!

Lightweight Boxing Outlook For 2022! 4 Lightweight fights that will have an impact on the future of the division in 3 weeks! Starting three weeks ago, with George Kambosos Jr's upset over Teofimo Lopez to claim The WBC, WBA, IBF & WBO Lightweight Championships. Then the following week when Devin Haney defeated Joseph Diaz to defend his share of The WBC Lightweight Championship & Gervonta Davis beat Isaac Cruz to defend his share of the WBA Lightweight Championship. This past weekend we saw Vasyl Lomachenko win his second straight fight after dropping the WBA, WBC & WBO Championships to IBF Champion Lopez. As Lomachenko beat Richard Commey. The results of these fights give us clarity as to who the top fighters at lightweight are and ideally will result in the winners of these fights fighting each other with the winners of those fights fighting each other.  To give us one king at lightweight. Of course, the greatest rivalry in boxing is idealistic vs. realistic. I think a Kambosos/Haney fight should be fairly easy to make. Kambosos has expressed a desire to make his first defense in his home country of Australia.  Both Haney and Lomachenklo expressed a willingness to fight Kambosos in Australia in their post-fight interviews. I believe they are sincere.  However, when it comes time to negotiate terms they will want every and any advantage they can get.  Therefore they may be resistant to fighting in Australia.  Boxing matches are won in the ring, in training & in negotiations.  Don't be surprised if Kambosos's first defense if it is in Australia. Isn't against one of the top names at lightweight. If Kambosos/Haney gets made that would leave Lomachenko & Davis. This matchup is more difficult to make. While Kambosos & Haney fight under Matchroom.  Lomachenko fights under Top Rank and Davis PBC.  Under normal circumstances, it's hard to get promotions together for a fight.  Davis's management has made it clear they plan to keep his fights in house. If you liked this video and/or my SportsTalkWithTroy content. Please give this video a thumbs up! If you don't already please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/c/SportsTalkW... Other Links! https://www.tiktok.com/@tfgrudin?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/tfgrudin/ https://linktr.ee/tfgrudin  Includes all social media & referral links! #lightweightboxing #georgekambososjr #georgekambosos #vasyllomachenko #vasiliylomachenko  #devinhaney #gervontadavis #tankdavis #teofimolopez #josephdiaz #jojodiaz #isaaccruz  #pitbullcruz #richardcommey

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Vasyl Lomachenko vrs Richard Commey Bout

On Saturday, 11th December, 2021, the lightweight division of boxing serves us with the most mouthwatering encounter since Teofimo Lopez vrs George Kambosos Jr. All titles held by George Kambosos Jr currently were previously held by Richard Commey and Vasyl Lomachenko prior to their defeats to Teofimo Lopez.

Richard Commey goes into this bout having defeated Jackson Martinez last February in 6 rounds by technical knockout. With respect to career records, the Ghanaian lightweight boxer has fought 33 times winning 30 of them coupled with 3 losses. Of the 30 wins, Richard Commey can boast of, 27 of them have been knockouts representing a staggering 90% knockout rate. Ukrainian Lightweight sensation Vasyl Lomachenko goes into this matchup on the back of a win against Japanese Masayoshi Nakatani by technical knockout. In this division, Lomachenko has fought 17 times winning 15 of them and losing twice.

Lomachenko has praised Ghanaian Richard Commey in the build up to the bout. In an interview he said: “He [Commey] is an interesting fighter, good fighter [and] smart fighter. I think about his good side [strength], big power. He has experience, he has a reach and [a] big heart”. Nonetheless, the Ukrainian has made clear his desire to be an undisputed Champion and that must start with a victory against Richard Commey. He added: “I have a goal to be the undisputed world champion, I have this goal in my mind all the time. I go to bed with this dream, I wake up with dream and of course I live with this dream. That is why this is my motivation and it pushes me each day, going to the gym, training hard”

Richard Commey spoke on his comeback from the catastrophic defeat against Teofimo Lopez. He said: “I think losing is part of boxing so regardless of how you lost, its all about coming back. Whatever happened with Teofimo is fine, it is what it is and I take it as a man. In my mind, I needed to comeback and I cameback very strong. There is a reason why Loma chose me and the reason why I am sitting here”

On Saturday, the Mecca of sports, the Maddison Square Arena [NY] will host these two brilliant boxers. The world boxing syndicate will be watching on keenly.

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VIDEO. Lomachenko published an interview with the Metropolitan of the UOC-MP for the Russian media

VIDEO. Lomachenko published an interview with the Metropolitan of the UOC-MP for the Russian media

Ukrainian boxer Vasily Lomachenko The social network posted another weird post on religious topics on Instagram. He published a video with Zaporozhye and Melitopol Metropolitan. Luke (Kovalenko) He gives an interview to the BBC’s Russian service. This cleric of the Moscow Patriarchate UOC was already known for his scandalous statements. Luka said that Ukrainians deserved to be bombed by the…

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April 24: Josue Vargas-Willie Shaw Featured on Navarrete-Diaz Undercard

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Published: April 15, 2021

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (April 15, 2021) — Josue “The Prodigy” Vargas was born in Isabel, Puerto Rico, and idolized the great Felix “Tito” Trinidad. For the first time in his professional career, he’ll have a building full of Puerto Rican fans cheering him on. Vargas will fight Willie Shaw in a 10-round junior welterweight bout Saturday, April 24 at a sold-out Silver Spurs Arena in the Puerto Rican enclave of Kissimmee, Florida. Promoted by Top Rank, in association with All Star Boxing, Vargas-Shaw will highlight a loaded undercard showcasing Puerto Rico’s top young talent streaming live and exclusively on ESPN+ at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT. Following the undercard, Mexico's Emanuel Navarrete defends his WBO featherweight world title against Puerto Rican contender Christopher Diaz, and super middleweight Edgar Berlanga (16-0, 16 KOs) seeks to score his 17th consecutive first-round knockout against Demond Nicholson (ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+, 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT). “It is time to show the world who ‘The Prodigy’ is," Vargas said. "Fighting in Kissimmee is like fighting in Puerto Rico. After this fight, the Puerto Rican fans will talk about me. I am going to put on a show. I’ve seen some videos of Shaw on YouTube. I’m not going to take anything away from him, but he doesn’t have skills like I do. I have more experience than him. It’s time for me to break him down and show the world I’m a contender.” Vargas (18-1, 9 KOs) had a breakthrough performance last October on the Vasiliy Lomachenko-Teofimo Lopez undercard, dominating contender Kendo Castaneda via unanimous decision. He made headlines last June when he conducted his post-fight interview on ESPN after Salvador Briceno knocked out a pair of his upper front teeth. Despite the dental mishap, Vargas nearly shut out Briceno. Vargas has won 12 consecutive fights since a controversial disqualification loss. “I’ve shown my intelligence in the ring. I barely got touched against Castaneda,” Vargas said. “I threw more than 800 punches in 10 rounds. It showed me that I belonged with higher-level fighters. I was letting him survive. That was me being nice. This time, I’ll apply more pressure and get the stoppage.” Shaw (13-2, 9 KOs), from Oakland, California, enters the lion’s den as an experienced road warrior, having fought six times in Mexico since turning pro in 2017. Last August, Shaw pushed top prospect Omar Juarez before losing a six-round decision. He rebounded in January with a second-round stoppage in Tijuana. In other undercard action: Joseph Adorno (14-0-1, 12 KOs) vs. Jamaine Ortiz (14-0, 8 KOs) 8 Rounds, Lightweight Adorno returns from a nearly 16-month layoff hoping to return to the win column following his January 2020 draw against Hector Garcia. He has a chance to advance from prospect to contender against the unbeaten Ortiz, who is coming off last November’s seventh-round knockout over Ugandan veteran Sulaiman Segawa on the Mike Tyson-Roy Jones Jr. undercard. Orlando Gonzalez (16-0, 10 KOs) vs. Juan Antonio Lopez (15-8, 6 KOs) 8 Rounds, Featherweight Puerto Rican southpaw stylist Gonzalez makes his 2021 debut against Lopez, a Texas resident who has upset a few undefeated prospects during his nearly nine-year pro career. Gonzalez went 162-16 as an amateur and inked a promotional deal with Top Rank in 2019. Xander Zayas (7-0, 5 KOs) vs Demarcus Layton (8-1-1, 5 KOs) 6 Rounds, Welterweight Puerto Rican prodigy Zayas, an 18-year-old who signed with Top Rank at 16, makes his third pro appearance in Kissimmee. He last fought Feb. 20 in Las Vegas and was pushed the six-round distance by James Martin. Zayas, who won 11 national titles as an amateur, recently spent time in his Florida training camp sparring Gervonta Davis and former world champions Adrien Broner and Robert Easter Jr. Layton is unbeaten in three bouts since a 2019 TKO loss. Jeremy Adorno (4-0, 1 KO) vs. Ramiro Martinez (2-0-2, 1 KO) 4 Rounds, Junior Featherweight Adorno, a 2017 U.S. Youth National Championship gold medalist, turned pro under the Top Rank banner in March 2019. The younger brother of Joseph Adorno, he’ll fight for the first time since a January 2020 decision win on the Joe Smith Jr.-Jesse Hart undercard in Atlantic City. Martinez, who fights out of Hurst, Texas, fought last November and won a one-sided decision over the 1-0 Tevin Moore. Jaycob Gómez (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Mobley Villegas (3-1, 2 KOs) 4 Rounds, Junior Lightweight Gómez is a 19-year-old upstart from Caguas, Puerto Rico, the same city that produced Miguel Cotto. He turned pro last October and scored a sensational first-round knockout. Villegas has never stopped as a professional.

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Our Interview with #AnthonyCrolla Live from Manchester UK He’s such a top bloke, was brilliant to speak to the British Legend, he speaks about the whole experience fighting Lomachenko in the states, what he’s up to now & his career favourite moments & more! http://dlvr.it/RphKpj