“Bullet” Michael Kaplan Hits World Top 15 As He Eyes Progression Through The World Ratings

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Press Release: July 10, 2019 By Dragon Fire Boxing – Perth's “Bullet” Michael Kaplan has landed himself a place in the WBA's world top 15. 

Kaplan doesn't herald from a traditional boxing background, having competed at an elite level of Taekwando. The Australian light flyweight sensation opened up about his past in combat sports.

Kaplan said, "I was a world-level competitor in two different forms of Taekwando, and I really took to the kickboxing style of it and won numerous tournaments at that style which is the more similar style to traditional boxing.

"I had a couple of amateur fights and then decided to turn professional with Tony Tolj who has been a godsend to me. I am so grateful for what he has done for me so far and I believe I am improving all the time and I will get better and better as time goes on."

Kaplan has entered the world top 15 at light flyweight for the first time and a world title fight may not be out of the realms of possibilities for the Perth native. Kaplan gave his take on breaking into the world top 15 and his plans going forward.

He said, "It's an amazing feat to become a world-ranked fighter and I am so grateful to my team for making it happen. I couldn't have done it without them and I believe this is just the start of an amazing journey.

"I want to keep progressing. Of course, I would love to become world champion one day, but I am happy to continue to learn my craft and I trust my manager Tony to make the right decisions for me when the time is correct to step me up into title fights. In the meantime, I will continue to train hard and fight anyone who is put in front of me."

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Weights From Rome, Italy

The official weigh-in for Thursday’s Boxing card at Nicola Pietrangeli Stadium in Rome, Italy featuring a battle for the vacant European Light-Heavyweight championship between Serhiy Demchenko and Hakim Zoulikha and a Middleweight bout between Emanuele Blandamura and Marcus Morrison took place earlier today. The weights for the entire card are listed below.

Main Event: Vacant WBC International Silver Middleweight championship – 12 Rds.

Emanuele Blandamura 160lbs. vs. Marcus Morrison 159 3/4lbs.

Vacant European Light-Heavyweight championship – 12Rds.

Serhiy Demchenko 170 1/4lbs. vs. Hakim Zoulikha 174 1/2lbs.

Heavyweight – 8Rds.

Francesco Cataldo 203 1/4lbs. vs. Tommy McCarthy 199 3/4lbs.

Jr. Welterweight – 6Rds.

Brayan Mairena 136 3/4lbs. vs. Emiliano Marsili 138 3/4lbs.

Light-Heavyweight – 4Rds.

Sokol Arsic 173 1/4lbs. vs. Valentino Manfredonia 174 1/2lbs.

Jr. Middleweight – 6Rds.

Antonio Gomez 155 3/4lbs. vs. Mirko Natalizi 155 3/4lbs.

Jr. Middleweight – 6Rds.

Vincenzo Bevilacqua 156 3/4lbs. vs. Novak Radulovic 156 1/2lbs.

*Also Scheduled to take place on this card: Weights for these bouts are unavailable as of this writing. Fights to go on as scheduled as of this writing.

Heavyweight – 6Rds.

Lazar Stojanovic vs. Alen Babic

Jr. Welterweight – 6Rds.

Sebastian Mendizabal vs. Sebastian Saciri

 Blandamura vs. Morrison takes place tomorrow afternoon (Thursday, July 11^th) at Nicola Pietrangeli Stadium in Rome, Italy. The card can be seen in the United States and several international countries on digital sports streaming network DAZN beginning at 1:30PM ET/10:30AM PT. (U.S. Times)

For more information about DAZN, schedules, list of available streaming devices, availability around the world, and to subscribe, please visit: www.DAZN.com.

In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the card can be seen on Sky Sports Action beginning at 8PM (Local UK Time.) For more information about Sky Sports including schedules, availability in your area, and to subscribe please visit: www.SkySports.com. Check your local listings internationally.

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FITE TV Appoints Media Veteran Kim Hurwitz Chief Marketing Officer

Press Release: By Fite TV - NEW YORK (July 9, 2019)—FITE, the leading digital combat sports platform, announced today that Kim Hurwitz will be joining the company as Chief Marketing Officer. In her new role, Hurwitz will lead all marketing and branding for FITE, the premier global platform for viewing Boxing, Bare Knuckle Fighting, Wrestling, MMA, Martial Arts, and combat sports via Pay Per View, subscription and free viewing options.

Hurwitz has broad experience serving as an entertainment executive at companies including DirecTV, FOTV Media Networks, The Tube Music Network and TCI. Most recently, she held the role of Chief Marketing Officer at Karate Combat, playing an integral role in growing the full contact karate league.

“I couldn’t be more excited to be joining such a fast-growing, innovative and knowledgeable group as FITE,” said Hurwitz. “It’s clear to me that FITE has the industry experience and drive to truly succeed in this space. I’m incredibly passionate about the ever-evolving digital content landscape, and I look forward to rolling my sleeves up and contributing alongside this great team.”

This news comes on the heels of significant momentum for the company, including reaching several key milestones. In addition to achieving profitability in a short time, FITE currently has 1.5MM registered users, having streamed more than 1,000 live events this year and secured 350+ content partnerships. In recent months, FITE has announced content partnerships with some of the biggest names in sports and broadcast, including All Elite Wrestling, New Japan Pro Wrestling and iTV, among others.

“We’ve had a tremendous year so far – April marked our biggest month-to-date with 100 live shows – and I know that our efforts will be strengthened by adding someone as ambitious and seasoned as Kim to the team,” said Kosta Jordanov, CEO of FITE TV. “The experience that she has gained during her illustrious career makes her exceptionally well-suited for our fast-paced business, and we can’t wait to see what we accomplish together.”

To learn more about FITE, download the mobile app, or view the upcoming fight schedule, visit www.FITE.tv. 

About FITE

FITE is the leading independent digital streaming platform for combat sports featuring over 1,000 pay per view events per year available a-la-carte. FITE is free to join through its downloadable apps for iOS and Android mobile devices, Apple TV, Android TV, ROKU and Amazon Fire or at www.FITE.tv. FITE streams live events from the MMA, Boxing and Pro Wrestling world to its community of 1.5 million registered viewers.  For more information go to www.FITE.tv

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WBA Pan African Champion Sibusiso Zingange eyes Billel Dib scalp as he targets Andrew Cancio

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Press Release: July 9, 2019 By Dragon Fire Boxing – Current WBA Pan African Champion & WBA World #14 Sibusiso Zingange has targetted a clash with Australia's Billel Dib who also sits in a lofty position in the WBA ratings, with Dib clocking in at number 5 in the latest ratings issued by the World Boxing Association. Dib has openly targetted a clash with current WBA world champion Andrew Cancio, who recently repeated his stoppage victory of Alberto Machado last month, however, Zingange is looking to scupper Dib's world title plans by creating some of his own.

The South African gave his thoughts ahead of a potential clash with Australian Dib, "Dib is a good fighter and I take nothing away from him. He has been a champion so he has my respect definitely but I believe that I can beat Dib in good style. "A fight with Billel Dib would mean the world to me as it would put me in line to face a world champion after I beat him. It will give me a great opportunity that I will grab with both hands."

Zingange has won back to back titles in his last two contests, picking up the ABU and WBA Pan African titles at 130 pounds. The South African discussed his feelings about winning both of these titles. He said, "Being WBA Pan African champion is fantastic as it got me ranked in the world top 15 and it gives me the opportunity to get big fights and get closer to becoming a world champion which I believe I am going to be. "I will beat Dib as I am coming to fight and I want to wish him good luck if we do fight as I think it will be a fun fight for everyone to watch. After Dib I am coming for Cancio and I will be ready to beat him and become world champion."

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3 SANMAN BOXERS FIGHT TOP PROSPECTS IN CHINA

Press Release: July 9, 2019 By Sanman Promotions – It is another chance to shine for the Sanman boxers are they are given the chance to fight top upcoming boxing stars in China. 

Ernie Sanchez will face undefeated lightweight sensation Yongqiang Yang of China. Sanchez has been in a losing streak and will have a chance at redemption in this match. Yang has been undefeated in 11 fight boasting 8 KOs in his record. This will be tough but an upset will place Sanchez in good ratings.

Sanman prospect Rimar Metuda will face undefeated Lei Wang who has only fought three matches but has shown good potential in the ring. Wang will be the heavy favorite but Metuda can use his experience as an advantage to pull off an upset.

Filipino welterweight Adam Diu Abdulhamid will engage in a rematch against popular Chinese fighter Youli Dong whom he last defeated via majority decision. Now it will be Dong’s chance at redemption.

For Sanman CEO Jim Claude Manangquil, “every invitation to fight is a big opportunity for our boxers. These boys are very dedicated in training and are hungry for bringing home the win.” Abdulhamid will fight on July 19 while Sanchez and Mtuda will see action n on July 20.

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Happy 4th Of July

We would like to wish our readers a Happy and safe Fourth of July. We would also like to remind readers that we will resume our regular schedule by releasing new material on Thursday, July 11th during the evening hours with coverage of a tripleheader taking place in Rome, Italy featuring a battle for the vacant European Light-Heavyweight championship between Serhiy Demchenko and Hakim Zoulikha. Stay tuned. "And That's The Boxing Truth."

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Upcoming Schedule

We would like to let our readers know that we are between rounds and will resume our regular schedule on Sunday, July 7th. Beginning on Tuesday, July 9th, the first of two belated features will be released. The second feature will be released on Thursday, July 11th. Stay tuned. "And That's The Boxing Truth."

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