Promoter Ahmet Oner is well known for promoting some of the best Cuban fighters like Yuriorkis Gamboa and Odlanier Solis. Tonight in Philadelphia Oner presents his next up and coming Cuban star in fast rising light heavyweight contender Sullivan Barrera (8-0, 6 kos). As an amateur Barrera has beaten the likes of former world champion Chad Dawson and current World Boxing Association (WBA) titlist Beibut Shumenov. With only eight pro-fights the hard-hitting 29-year-old has earned himself the #9 spot in the WBA ratings and is very likely to fight for his first professional world title soon.
“When I first saw Sullivan in the gym I knew that he is one hundred percent championship material”, says Oner. “He has been brought up just light Gamboa. And actually it was Gamboa who introduced him to me and made our promotional deal possible. Sullivan is an extraordinary talent. I don’t see anybody at 175 who can beat him. He is just that good.”
Tonight at Philadelphia’s Asylum Arena Barrera takes on unbeaten Damar Singleton (8-0) form Toledo, Ohio as part of the premiere of “NBC Sports Network Fight Night” promoted by Kathy Duva (Main Events) who is also Oner’s co-promoter for Barrera. “I appreciate working with Kathy Duva and Main Events”, says Oner. “They are all very professional and doing a wonderful job. I keep my fingers crossed that her new NBC series will be a great success and we will do our best to help and support her wherever we can.”
FREDDIE ROACH TO APPEAR ON NBC SPORTS NETWORK TONIGHT
Stepping into the national primetime television spotlight for the second time in as many days, Hall of Fame boxing trainer Freddie Roach will appear as a commentator in tonight’s inaugural broadcast of the NBC Sports Network’s Boxing Series. (9 p.m. Eastern, NBC Sports Network).
Last night, Roach viewed the premiere of his HBO series, “On Freddie Roach” from Philadelphia, PA where he was preparing for tonight’s NBCSN show along with co-commentators Kenny Rice, cruiserweight contender BJ Flores and ringside reporter Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated.
The main event features a not so civil War between North and South Philly for bragging rights to the City of Brotherly Love and the Pennsylvania State Heavyweight Championship.
Maurice Byarm 13-0-1, 9 KO’s will represent the North vs. cross town rival big man, Bryant Jennings 11-0, 5 KO’s.
Opening the show will be a junior middleweight match-up between Mexico’s Jesus Soto Karass 24-6-3, 16 KO’s and Gabriel Rosado 18-5, 10 KO’s of Philadelphia. Prior to the main event of the evening, unbeaten light heavyweights Sullivan Barrera of Cuba and Detroit’s Damar Singleton will put their perfect records on the line.
“I am really excited about being part of this series,” Roach said. “It’s a great card and I’m looking forward to all the fights. The heavyweights who will face each other in the main event, in particular, have a tremendous opportunity,” the veteran trainer added.
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RESULTS SAN JUAN BOXING NIGHTS FROM PUERTO RICO
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“San Juan Boxing Nights”
Saturday, January 21, 2012
COLISEO PEDRIN ZORRILLA, SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO
ON TELEFUTURA’S SOLO BOXEO TECATE
BLUE RED
(116bs – 10 Rounds)
JAVIER GALLO – 116 lbs. VS. DAVID QUIJANO – 115 lbs.
Tijuana, México (18-5-1, 10KOs) Caguas, Puerto Rico (14-2-1, 9KOs)
Quijano won by unanimous decision when the judges voted 98-91, 98-91 and 96-93 in a great fight. Gallo downed one time in the tenth round.
(135lbs – 6 Rounds)
EDGARDO RIVERA – 130 lbs. VS. REGINO CANALES – 134 lbs.
Arecibo, Puerto Rico (6-2, 5KOs) San Juan, Puerto Rico (4-2, 1 KOs)
Canales won by TKO when the referee stopped the fight at the start of the sixth round after the doctor checked Rivera’s right eye. Canales, who was down in the first round dominated the second, third, fourth and fifth round with his better boxing skills.
(140lbs – 4 Rounds)
RADAMÉS VÉLEZ – 140 lbs. VS. RAFAEL GONZÁLEZ – 138 lbs.
Yauco, Puerto Rico (1-4, 1 KOs) Caguas, Puerto Rico (7-0, 6KOs)
Gonzalez won by KO at 1:44 of the second round when with a right punch knocked down Velez for the 10 count. Velez downed also one time in the first round.
(136lbs – 4 Rounds)
ANDY CRESPO – 135 lbs. VS. JUSSEIN CRUZ – 136 lbs.
Camuy, Puerto Rico (0-1) Bonao, Dominican Republic (1-0)
Cruz won by unanimous decision when the three judges voted 38-37. Cruz was down in round one.
(131lbs – 4 Rounds)
EMMANUEL SANTOS – 129 lbs. VS. JESÚS PASTRANA – 131 lbs.
Morovis, Puerto Rico (1-0) San Juan, Puerto Rico (1-1)
Santos won by unanimous decision when judges voted 40-36, 39-37 and 39-37.
(131lbs – 4 Rounds)
JOSÉ SANTIAGO – 131 lbs. VS. IVÁN VÁZQUEZ – 130 lbs.
Vega Alta, Puerto Rico (1-1, KOs) Humacao, Puerto Rico (0-1-1)
Santiago won by KO at :34 seconds of the second round when a hard left upper sent Vazquez to the canvas for the 10 count.