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SUPERSTARS ADRIEN BRONER AND SHAWN PORTER MEET IN ACTION-PACKED SHOWDOWN AS PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS RETURNS TO
NBC PRIMETIME SATURDAY, JUNE 20 FROM THE MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA
Also featuring 2012 U.S. Olympian and rising star Errol Spence Jr. Taking On Exciting Welterweight Contender Phil Lo Greco
PBC on NBC Coverage Starts at 8:30 P.M. ET/5:30 P.M. PT
LAS VEGAS (June 18, 2015) – A highly anticipated showdown between former world champions Adrien “The Problem” Broner (30-1, 22 KOs) and “Showtime” Shawn Porter (25-1-1, 16 KOs) headlines the Premier Boxing Champions on NBC primetime event Saturday, June 20 live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Also on the card, the undefeated Errol Spence Jr. (16-0, 13 KOs) puts his record on the line against hard-hitting veteran Phil “The Italian Sensation” Lo Greco (26-1, 14 KOs) in the biggest challenge of his young career. The PBC on NBC action begins at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT
“It’s time for AB on NBC and I can’t wait for the opportunity,” said Broner. “This is a great fight that the fans wanted and I wanted. I’m going to come prepared and I’m going to put on a show. I’ve never lost at MGM Grand and I don’t plan on starting now. Porter is a strong guy but he’s never been in the ring with someone like me.”
“I feel like this fight is what the PBC is all about – bringing big fights to network TV and this is one of the biggest so far,” said Porter. “I am excited to be the headliner against Adrien Broner. I’m always ready for a fight and facing Adrien is definitely going to be a challenge, but I’ve watched his career, even in the amateurs and I know he can be beat. I’m also looking forward to fighting at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. We moved to Las Vegas for opportunities like this and I would love to make MGM Grand my home.”
“I’m very excited about this fight,” said Spence Jr. “I’m happy to have an opportunity to fight on this huge card. It is definitely the biggest opportunity of my career so far and I won’t disappoint.”
Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions in association with TGB Promotions, are priced at $400, $300, $100 and $50,
not including applicable service charges and taxes are on sale now. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets are also available at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com.
“Mayweather Promotions is looking forward to promoting this major event on NBC, and taking part in furthering the effort to bring boxing back to larger mainstream audiences” said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions. “The fights set for the June 20th card showcase some of the best talent in the sport and we expect nothing less than an entertaining night of boxing that you won’t want to miss."
"We are looking forward to presenting another exciting primetime PBC show on NBC," said Jon Miller, President of Programming for NBC and NBCSN. "With Adrien Broner returning to the big stage against Shawn Porter plus Errol Spence facing Phil Lo Greco, we are expecting some pre-Fourth of July fireworks."
One of boxing’s biggest stars, Broner, the 25-year old phenom who has collected world titles at 130, 135 and 147 pounds, is looking to add another win to his impressive resume. The Cincinnati-born star scored a dominant victory over John Molina Jr. on March 7 at MGM Grand and will look to return to the same big stage and take down his fellow Ohio-native Porter. Broner has prevailed over the likes of Paulie Malignaggi, Daniel Ponce de Leon and Antonio Demarco on the way to becoming a three-division champion.
An athletic marvel, the 27-year-old Porter is eager to keep his momentum going after scoring a fifth-round knockout over Erick Bone on the inaugural March 13 PBC on Spike fight. The Akron-native dominated Devon Alexander in December 2013 to win his previously held world title. He followed that up by overpowering former two-division champion Paulie Malignaggi with a fourth round stoppage in April 2014.
A 2012 U.S. Olympian who had a highly decorated amateur career, the 25-year-old Spence Jr. will look to remain undefeated when he steps into the ring for the biggest challenge of his career. The Desoto, Texas born fighter was dominant in his PBC debut on April 11 as he defeated Samuel Vargas by fifth-round knockout.
A four-time amateur national Canadian champion, the Toronto-born Lo Greco turned pro in 2006 and quickly made a name for himself as one of the top fighters from Canada. The 30-year-old also fought in Germany, Italy and Hungary before making his U.S. debut in 2012 by defeated Hector Orozco in Atlantic City. He racked up a 25-0 record to begin his career and most recently was dominant in defeating Rafael Cobos in March. Now he will look to make the most of this opportunity on Saturday night.
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UNDEFEATED CUBAN SENSATION RANCES BARTHELEMY BATTLES FORMER WORLD CHAMPION ANTONIO DEMARCO ON
PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON CBS
SUNDAY, JUNE 21 LIVE ON CBS SPORTS AT 4 P.M. ET/1 P.M. PTFROM THE MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA IN LAS VEGAS
Plus Exciting Welterweight Showdown Between Sammy Vasquez & Wale Omotoso
LAS VEGAS (June 18, 2015) – An action-packed showdown between former world champions Rances Barthelemy (22-0, 13 KOs) and Antonio DeMarco (31-4-1, 23 KOs) headlines the next installment Premier Boxing Champions on CBS taking place Sunday, June 21 live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas with televised action beginning at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT.
Also featured in televised bouts is an explosive welterweight matchup that pits the undefeated Sammy Vasquez (18-0, 13 KOs) against Nigerian knockout artist Wale Omotoso (25-1, 21 KOs).
“I’m excited for this big opportunity and I can’t wait to show the world what I’m capable of,” said Barthelemy. “A big fight like this is what I want. I know it will be very difficult, but I’m going to train hard to put on a show for the fans.”
“This is a huge fight for me. I’m going to leave everything I have in that ring,” said DeMarco. “The chance to fight on network television is once in a lifetime and I’m going to make the most of it.”
Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions are priced at $100, $75, $50, and $25 not including applicable service charges and taxes go on sale Thursday, May 28. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets are also available at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com.
A Cuban amateur national champion, the 28-year-old Barthelemy has yet to taste defeat since turning pro in 2009. Born in Cuba but now fighting out of Las Vegas, he won a super featherweight world title in July of last year by defeating Argenis Mendez in impressive fashion. Most recently he delivered a
second round TKO over Angino Perez in March and looks to impress once again when he hits the ring in June.
A former world champion in the lightweight division, the 29-year-old DeMarco steps back into the ring to face the undefeated Barthelemy. Fighting out of Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico, he owns victories over John Molina Jr., Jorge Linares and Lanardo Tyner. He fights for the second time as a pro in the city of Las Vegas on June 21.
The 29-year-old Vasquez has fought professionally since 2012 and served two tours of duty in Iraq as a member of the National Guard. He made it to the semifinals of the 2012 U.S. Olympic trials and won gold at the 2010 and 2011 Armed Forces Boxing Championships. The fighter out of Monessen, Penn., has not lost as a professional and is coming off of a unanimous decision over Emmanuel Lartey in February of this year.
Born in Nigeria, but fighting out of Oxnard, Calif., Omotoso is looking to make it three wins in a row when he battles Vasquez. His most recent victories were both knockouts as he defeated Abraham Alvarez and Eduardo Flores. The 30-year-old made his U.S. debut in 2011 and has racked up a 7-1 record stateside.
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UNDEFEATED PROSPECT TERRELL GAUSHA TAKES ON POWERFUL MEXICAN LUIS GRAJEDA IN PRIMETIME
SATURDAY, JUNE 20 ON NBC/NBCSN AS PART OF PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC
Coverage on NBCSN Begins at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT
Undefeated Prospect Robert Easter Jr. Takes On Miguel Mendoza on NBCSN
Plus! Full Slate Of Undefeated Prospects In Action
LAS VEGAS (June 18, 2015) – The popular and undefeated Terrell Gausha (14-0, 8 KOs) will take on Mexican brawler Luis Grajeda (18-4-2, 14 KOs) in a 10-round super welterweight bout to headline Premier Boxing Champions coverage on NBCSN beginning at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT on Saturday, June 20, following the PBC on NBC telecast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Also in action on NBCSN is undefeated Robert Easter Jr. (13-0, 10 KOs) who will face Miguel Mendoza (21-5-2, 21 KOs) in a lightweight bout. Depending on timing, the Gausha vs. Grajeda bout could begin on NBC before switching over to NBCSN.
Live coverage of Premier Boxing Champions on NBC begins at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT with the 10-round welterweight battle between undefeated rising star Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. and tough brawler Phil “The Italian Sensation” Lo Greco. That bout will be followed by the 12-round headlining attraction featuring Adrien “The Problem” Broner taking on “Showtime” Shawn Porter.
A full slate of unbeaten prospects round out the remainder of the card as Michael Hunter (7-0, 4 KOs) battles Deon Elam (14-2, 8 KOs) in a six round heavyweight bout while Ladarius “Memphis” Miller (7-0, 1 KO), Kevin “The Second Coming” Newman (2-0-1, 1 KO) and Sanjarbek Rakhmmanov will all be featured in separate bouts.
Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions in association with TGB Promotions, are priced at $400, $300, $100 and $50, not including applicable service charges and taxes, and are on sale now. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-
3000. Tickets are also available at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com.
Born and raised in Cleveland, Gausha was a decorated amateur who won gold medals at the U.S. National Championships in 2009 and 2012. The 27-year-old is undefeated since turning pro in 2012. Most recently he scored a knockout victory in March over Norberto Gonzalez to kick off his 2015 campaign and will look to build on that success when he takes on the 28-year-old Grajeda from Chihuahua, Mexico.
A 2012 U.S. Olympian who won U.S. Amateur Championships in 2009 and 2007, the 26-year-old Hunter has begun to make a name for himself in the professional ranks since turning pro in 2013. After winning four times in 2014, the Van Nuys, California-native won a unanimous decision over Avery Gibson in February to start 2015. Hunter takes on a fellow Van Nuys-native in the 35-year-old Elam.
An accomplished amateur who was a 2012 U.S. Olympic alternate, the 24-year-old Easter Jr. will be making his second straight start at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Unbeaten since turning pro in 2012, the Toldeo, Ohio born fighter delivered a second round knockout over Alejandro Rodriguez in March. Easter Jr. faces a tough challenge in the 31-year-old Mendoza from Aguascalientes, Mexico.
Born in Memphis but now fighting out of Las Vegas, Miller is looking for his third victory in 2015 having already beaten Ryan Picou and Marquis Taylor so far this year. The 21-year-old is unbeaten in seven fights since turning pro early in 2014.
After picking up his first pro victory on March 6 at MGM Grand, 23-year-old Newman followed it up with his first knockout in April when he stopped Richard Urquizo in the first round. Born in Los Angeles but fighting out of Las Vegas, Newman returns to the ring looking to build off of his last performance.
A former amateur Asian champion, Rakhmanov will make his pro debut to kick-off the exciting night of fights on June 20 as the fighter from Uzbekistan takes on an opponent to be determined in four rounds of junior welterweight action.
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SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CONTENDER J’LEON LOVE BATTLES JASON ESCALERA AND UNDEFEATED LYDELL RHODES TAKES ON
JARED ROBINSON ON SUNDAY, JUNE 21 AT THE MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA
Plus Exciting Prospects Complete Full Undercard Of Premier Boxing Champions on CBS
LAS VEGAS (June 18, 2015) – Super middleweight contender J’Leon Love (19-1, 10 KOs) returns to the ring to face New Jersey’s Jason Escalera (15-3, 12 KOs) in a 10-round super middleweight bout as part of a full day of action Sunday, June 21 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
The undercard will complement the Premier Boxing Champions on CBS show beginning at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT with the welterweight clash between Sammy Vasquez and Wale Omotoso followed by the showdown between former world champions Rances Barthelemy and Antonio DeMarco.
Also entering the ring is undefeated contender Lydell Rhodes (23-0, 11 KOs) who will take on Jared Robinson (15-2, 7 KOs) in an eight-round junior welterweight bout
Further action features undefeated knockout artist Andrew “The Beast” Tabiti (9-0, 9 KOs) against Thomas Hanshaw (6-5, 4 KOs) in an eight-round cruiserweight fight, Ronald “The Thrill” Gavril (12-1, 9 KOs) taking on Jessie Nicklow (24-6-3, 8 KOs) in eight rounds of super middleweight action and Lanell “KO” Bellows (12-1-1, 7 KOs) squaring off against Marcus Upshaw (16-13-4, 7 KOs) in an eight-round super middleweight attraction.
Rounding out the day of fights are Juan Heraldez (7-0, 5 KOs) and Charvis Holifield (2-1, 1 KO) in separate bouts.
Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions in association with TGB Promotions are priced at $100, $75, $50, and $25 not including applicable service charges and taxes are on sale now. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets are also available at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com.
A once-beaten contender at 168-pounds, the 27-year-old Love will make his second start of 2015 on June 21. He bounced back from his lone defeat to
dominate Scott Sigmon in March. The Inkster, Michigan native owns wins over Marco Antonio Periban, Derrick Findley and Lajuan Simon. He will face the 30-year-old Escalera from Hoboken, New Jersey.
A multi-sport athlete growing up who has competed in both boxing and mixed martial arts professionally Oklahoma City’s Rhodes looks to remain unbeaten on June 21. The 27-year-old is fighting for the second time in Las Vegas and the first time in 2015. He last fought in Nov. 2014 when he won a unanimous decision over Miguel Huerta. He takes on 32-year- Robinson out of Sumter, South Carolina.
Born in Chicago but fighting out of Las Vegas, Tabiti has a perfect knockout percentage as a pro and is looking for his third knockout at MGM Grand. The 25-year-old last fought in Dec. 2014 and will face the 30-year-old Ashland, Kentucky-born Hanshaw.
A 28-year-old Romanian fighting out of Las Vegas, Gavril bounced back from his first defeat by out-boxing previously unbeaten Oscar Riojas in April. He will square off against the experienced 28-year-old Nicklow from Baltimore.
Nicknamed “KO” because of his considerable power, the 29-year-old Bellows looks to build on his six fight winning streak on June 21. The Las Vegas-native takes on the 34-year-old Upshaw out of Jacksonville.
For more information visit www.premierboxingchampions.com and www.mayweatherpromotions.com and www.TGBPromotions.com follow on Twitter @PremierBoxing, @SHOSports, @RealKidBlast, @De.Marco07, @SammyV2112, @MayweatherPromo , @TGBPromotions and @MGMGrand and become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxing www.Facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions and www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing or http://shosportspoundforpound.tumblr.com/. CONTACTS:Swanson Communications: (202) 783-5500Chris DeBlasio, Showtime Networks Inc.: (212) 708-1633Matt Donovan, Showtime Networks Inc.: (212) 708-1663Flo Jocou, Showtime Networks Inc.: (212) 708-7319Nicole Craig, Mayweather Promotions: (702) 807-1788TGB Promotions, Bernie Bahrmasel: (773) 592-2986Scott Ghertner, MGM Resorts International: 702-692-6750
ADRIEN BRONER
QUICK FACTS
Full Name – Adrien Jerome Broner Nickname – The Problem Height – 5-7
Weight – 140 (Super Lightweight) Date of Birth – July 28, 1989 Hometown – Cincinnati, OH Record – 30-1 (22 KOs)
BACKGROUND
Youngest of six children Was brought to the gym at age six, used to spar with his brother Andre as a child Nicknamed “The Problem” by his parents
PRO CAREER
Turned pro with a first-round KO victory over Allante Davis on May 31, 2008 Won 13 of first 15 fights by KO or TKO In March 2011, defeated former world champion Daniel Ponce De Leon by
unanimous decision to win the vacant intercontinental super featherweight title On November 26, 2011 in his hometown, defeated Vicente Martin Rodriguez to
win the vacant Super Featherweight World Championship by third-round KO November 2012, defeated Antonio Demarco by eighth-round TKO to win the
Lightweight World Championship Moved up to 147-pounds and defeated Paulie Malignaggi in his hometown of
Brooklyn to win the Welterweight World Championship in June 2013 Lost to Marcos Maidana in Dec. 2013 but rebounded with victories over Carlos
Molina and Emanuel Taylor Most recently defeated John Molina Jr. in the inaugural PBC on NBC event
AMATEUR CAREER
300-19 amateur record 2002 and 2003 National Silver Gloves Champion 2005 National Junior Olympics semifinalist
SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter - @AdrienBroner Instagram – AdrienBroner
ADRIEN BRONERCINCINNATI, OHIO
Date of Birth: 07/28/1989Won - Lost - Draw - KO
30 1 0 22
DATE OPPONENT LOCATION WT. RESULT TITLE
200805/31/2008 ALLANTE DAVIS OH 133 KO 1 PRO DEB08/30/2008 DAVID HUFFMAN OH 134 TKO 109/27/2008 RAMON FLORES CA 133 KO 111/22/2008 TERRANCE JETT NV 135 TKO 612/06/2008 SCOTT FURNEY NV 132 TKO 112/27/2008 ERIC RICKER OH 134 NC 2
200901/24/2009 LUIS LUGO CA 132 W 603/14/2009 ERIC RICKER OH 137 W 404/04/2009 ANGEL RODRIGUEZ TX 132 TKO 405/08/2009 FERNANDO QUINTERO TX 131 W(M) 806/27/2009 WILLIAM KICKETT CA 132 KO 608/22/2009 EDGAR PORTILLO TX 131 TKO 109/05/2009 HENRI WHITE OH 140 KO 311/28/2009 TOMMY ATENCIO OH 134 TKO 1
201001/23/2010 ROBERTO ACEVEDO OH 137 TKO 405/14/2010 RAFAEL LORA NY 132 TKO 106/19/2010 CARLOS CLAUDIO OH 130 TKO 709/04/2010 GUILLERMO SANCHEZ OH 138 TKO 211/06/2010 ILIDO JULIO NJ 134 TKO 1
201101/15/2011 JOHN REVISH OH 134 TKO 103/05/2011 DANIEL PONCE DE LEON CA 128 ½ W 1006/18/2011 JASON LITZAU MEXICO 128 TKO 1 USNBC11/26/2011 VICENTE RODRIGUEZ OH 128 KO 3 WBO
201202/25/2012 ELOY PEREZ MO 130 KO 4 WBO07/21/2012 VICENTE ESCOBEDO OH 133 TKO 5 WBO11/17/2012 ANTONIO DE MARCO NJ 134 TKO 8 WBC
201302/16/2013 GAVIN REES NJ 134 TKO 5 WBC06/22/2013 PAUL MALIGNAGGI NY 146 W 12 WBA12/14/2013 MARCOS MAIDANA TX 144 L 12 WBA
201405/03/2014 CARLOS MOLINA NV 140 W 10 WBA/INT09/06/2014 EMANUEL TAYLOR OH 140 W 12 WBA/INT
2015
03/07/2015 JOHN MOLINA JR. NV 141 W 12
SHAWN PORTER
QUICK FACTS
Full Name – Shawn Porter Nickname – Showtime Height – 5-7 Weight – 147 (Welterweight) Born – October 27, 1987 Hometown – Akron, OH Record – 25-1-1 (17 KOs)
BACKGROUND
Started boxing with his Dad and older brother at just eight-years-old Multiple sport star who broke Miami Dolphins great Larry Csonka’s rushing
record at Stow High School in Ohio
PRO CAREER
Turned pro in October 2008 with a first-round TKO over Norman Johnson Won 11 of his first 12 bouts within the distance His first blemish came against Julio Diaz in December 2012 when the two fought
to a draw. After beating undefeated contender Phil Lo Greco, he beat Diaz by unanimous decision in September 2013, this time to win a regional welterweight title and the vacant North American welterweight title
Won his first world title in December 2012, defeating Devon Alexander for the Welterweight World Title and defended against Paulie Malignaggi
Suffered his first loss against Kell Brook in August 2014 but rebounded to knockout Erick Bone in March
AMATEUR CAREER
276-14 amateur record 2003 International Junior Olympics Silver medalist 2006 U.S. National Championships Silver medalist 2007 U.S National Golden Gloves Gold medalist 2007 U.S. National Championships Silver medalist 2007 U.S. Olympic Trials Bronze medalist 2008 U.S. National Championships Silver medalist
SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter - @ShowtimeShawnP Instagram - ShowtimeShawnP
SHAWN PORTER
CLEVELAND, OHIODate of Birth: 10/20/1987
Won - Lost - Draw - KO'S25 1 1 17
DATE OPPONENT LOCATION WT. RESULT TITLE
200810/03/2008 NORMAN JOHNSON MD 165 TKO 1 PRO DEB11/01/2008 TORIS SMITH AR 157 TKO 111/28/2008 CHARLES HAMMAC MS 156 TKO 2
200901/24/2009 TOMMY STEPP MS 157 KO 102/06/2009 CORY JONES MD 155 W 403/14/2009 ABDIAS CASTILLO MS 154 TKO 404/03/2009 ELOY SUAREZ TN 156 TKO 104/25/2009 SAMMY SPARKMAN MS 155 WDSQ 206/19/2009 BRANDON WOOTEN MD 157 TKO 108/29/2009 LAMAR HARRIS MS 154 TKO 111/21/2009 JAROME ELLIS MS 153 TKO 512/18/2009 JAMAR PATTERSON MN 154 TKO 4
201002/19/2010 RUSSELL JORDAN OH 152 W 10 NABO04/16/2010 RAUL PINZON MD 158 KO 105/22/2010 ROBERT KLIEWER MS 152 TKO 507/16/2010 RAY ROBINSON MS 147 W 1010/15/2010 HECTOR MUNOZ OK 146 TKO 9 NABF
201102/18/2011 ANGES ADJAHO MD 144 W 10 NABF
201204/28/2012 PATRICK THOMPSON NJ 153 TKO 607/28/2012 ALFONSO GOMEZ CA 146 W 10 NABO12/15/2012 JULIO DIAZ CA 146 D 10
201305/18/2013 PHILIP LOGRECO NJ 150 W 1009/12/2013 JULIO DIAZ NV 147 W 10 IBF/NA12/07/2013 DEVON ALEXANDER NY 146 W 12 IBF
201404/19/2014 PAUL MALIGNAGGI DC 146 TKO 4 IBF08/09/2014 KELL BROOK CA 147 L-UD 12 IBF
201503/15/2015 ERICK BONE CA 147 KO 5
ERROL SPENCE JR.
QUICK FACTS
Full Name – Errol Spence Jr. Height – 5-9 Weight – 147 (Welterweight) Date of Birth – January 13, 1990 Hometown – Desoto, Texas Record – 16-0 (13 KOs)
BACKGROUND
Began boxing at the age 15 His father took a graveyard shift at his job so that he could take Spence to the
gym during the day
PRO CAREER
Turned pro in November 2012 with a third-round KO over Jonathan Garcia Defeated previously unbeaten Emmanuel Lartey by unanimous decision in 2013 Won five fights in 2014 over Raymond Charles, Ronald Cruz, Noe Bolanos and
Javier Castro Began 2015 with a fourth round TKO over Samuel Vargas
AMATEUR EXPERIENCE
2008 U.S. National Youth Champion 2009 U.S. National Golden Glove Champion at welterweight 2009 U.S. National Championships Gold medalist at welterweight 2010 U.S. National Golden Gloves Silver medalist at welterweight 2011 U.S. National Championships Gold medalist at welterweight 2011 U.S. Olympic Trials Gold medalist at welterweight 2012 U.S. Olympian
SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter - @ErrolSpenceJr Instagram - ErrolSpenceJr
ERROL LEE SPENCEDESOTO, TEXAS
Date of Birth: 03/03/1990Won - Lost - Draw - KO'S16 0 0 13
DATE OPPONENT LOCATION WT. RESULT TITLE
201211/09/2012 JONATHAN GARCIA CA 149 KO 3 PRO DEB12/15/2012 RICHARD ANDREWS CA 144 KO 3
201301/26/2013 NATHAN BUTCHER NV 149 TKO 103/02/2013 LUIS TORRES TX 146 W 405/03/2013 BRANDON HOSKINS NV 150 TKO 106/01/2013 GUILLERMO IBARRA FL 149 KO 107/20/2013 EDWARD CORDOVA CA 147 KO 109/12/2013 JESUS TAVERA NV 147 TKO 110/14/2013 EMMANUEL LARTEY FL 147 UD 812/13/2013 GERARDO CUEVAS CA 147 RTD 1
201402/10/2014 PETER OLUOCH TX 147 KO 404/18/2014 RAYMOND CHARLES TX 147 TKO 106/27/2014 RONALD CRUZ NV 147 UD 1009/11/2014 NOE BOLANOS NV 147 RTD 112/13/2014 JAVIER CASTRO NV 147 TKO 5
201504/11/2015 SAMUEL VARGAS NY 147 TKO 4
PHIL LO GRECO
Full Name – Phil Lo GrecoNickname – The Italian SensationHeight – 5-8Weight – 147 (Welterweight)Date of Birth – July 6, 1984Hometown – Toronto, CanadaRecord – 26-1 (14 KOs)
BACKGROUND
Born in Toronto but lived in Sicily until age nine when he moved back to Toronto Began boxing at age 11 at the suggestion of his father Made the Italian Olympic team in 2004 but was forced to withdraw due to injury
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
Turned pro in April 2006 with a first round TKO over Derrick Jones Delivered knockouts in six of his first eight pro fights Fought in Canada for his first 17 pro fights before going to fight in Hungary,
Germany and Italy Defeated contender Slawomir Ziemlewicz in Italy by ninth round knockout Made his U.S. debut in April 2012 with a unanimous decision over Hector Orozco Most recently defeated Rafael Cobos in March of this year by unanimous decision
AMATEUR CAREER
Four-time Canadian national amateur champion
SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter - @Phil_Lo_Greco Instagram - PhilLoGreco
RANCES BARTHELEMY
QUICK FACTS
Full Name – Rances Barthelemy Nickname – Kid Blast Height – 5-11 Weight – 140 (Super Lightweight) Date of Birth – June 25, 1986 Hometown – Arroyo Naranjo, Cuba Record – 22-0, 13 KOs
BACKGROUND
Middle brother of fellow professional boxers Yan (2004 Olympic gold medalist) and Leduan
Reached the United States after defecting from Cuba in 2009
PRO CAREER
Turned pro in Aug. 2009 with a first round knockout over Jamal Clay Delivered knockouts in 10 of his first 12 pro fights Defeated previously unbeaten Hylon Williams in Feb. 2012 by unanimous
decision Won a unanimous decision over previously undefeated Arash Usmanee in Jan.
2013 Won a super featherweight world title via a unanimous decision over Argenis
Mendez in July 2014 Defended his title against Fernando Saucedo in Oct. 2014 Most recently delivered a round two TKO over Angino Perez in March of this
year
AMATEUR CAREER
Competed in around 200 amateur fights Cuban Junior National Champion
SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter - @RealKidBlast
ANTONIO DEMARCO
QUICK FACTS
Full Name – Antonio DeMarco Height – 5-10 Weight – 140 (Super Lightweight) Date of Birth – January 7, 1986 Hometown – Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Record – 31-4-1, 23 KOs
BACKGROUND
Began boxing as a teenager as a means to support his family Grandfather and uncle were both regional Mexican champions at middleweight
PRO CAREER
Turned pro in June 2004 with a second round TKO over Antonio Valencia Won his first eight pro fights, seven by knockout Made his U.S. debut in Oct. 2005 with a unanimous decision over Abel
Hernandez Won a 10th round TKO over Jose Alfaro to win a lightweight world title in Oct.
2009 Defeated Jorge Linares by 11th round TKO in Oct. 2011 to win the lightweight
world championship Defended title succesfully against Miguel Roman and John Molina Jr. Won two fights in home country of Mexico in 2014, defeating Jesus Gurrola and
Lanardo Tyner
AMATEUR CAREER
Brief amateur career
SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter - @De_Marco07
SAMMY VASQUEZ
QUICK FACTS
Full Name – Sammy Vasquez Nickname – The Who Can Mexican Height – 5-10 Weight – 147 (Welterweight) Date of Birth – April 15, 1986 Hometown – Monessen, Pennsylvania Record – 18-0, 13 KOs
BACKGROUND
Encouraged to begin boxing at age nine by his father as a tension reliever Served two tours of duty in Iraq Was promoted by his father in Pittsburgh early in his career Won a spot on the Army World Class Athlete Team
PRO CAREER
Turned pro in April 2010 with a second round TKO over Clifford Gregory Won eight fights in a row by knockout in 2013 and 2014 Defeated previously unbeaten fighters Berlin Abreu and Juan Rodriguez Jr. by
TKO in 2014 Won by ninth round TKO over previously unbeaten James Stevenson in Aug.
2014 Won a dominant unanimous decision over Emmanuel Lartey in his most recent
bout in Feb. 2015
AMATEUR CAREER
2011 & 2010 U.S. Armed Forces Boxing Championships Gold medalist 2010 World Military Boxing Championships Bronze medalist 2010 U.S. All Army Boxing Champion 2008 National Golden Gloves runner up Fought in over 200 amateur bouts
SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter - @SammyV2112 Instagram – SammyV2112
WALE OMOTOSO
QUICK FACTS
Full Name – Oyewale Omotoso Nickname – Lucky Boy Height – 5-10 ½ Weight – 147 (Welterweight) Date of Birth – May 6, 1985 Hometown – Lagos, Nigeria Record – 25-1, 21 KOs
BACKGROUND
One of five siblings, orphaned from a young age in Lagos, Nigeria Began boxing at a gym in Nigeria in the year 2000 Went to Australia in 2006 on a sporting visa to begin his career
PRO CAREER
Turned pro in Sept. 2006 with a second round TKO over Singyok Sor Seesunt Won 17 of first 19 fights by knockout Made his U.S. debut in Sept. 2010 with a fifth round TKO over Calvin Odom In Nov. 2011, defeated Lanardo Tyner by unanimous decision Won twice by TKO in 2014, first against Eduardo Flores and then over Abraham
Alvarez
AMATEUR CAREER
47-1 amateur record
SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter - @LuckyBoyOmotoso