Get to Know Mayweather Promotions

Mayweather Promotions was established in 2007 by 12-time World Champion boxing icon, Floyd “Money” Mayweather. Mayweather Promotions is based in the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas, and promotes all forms of live entertainment. Being one of the top promotional companies not only in the sport of boxing, but in sports and entertainment at large is a success story within itself. The organization believes in the motto: To think outside of the box, and keeping the bar raised high.

The Mayweather Promotions fighter stable has grown tremendously; there are currently 22 professional boxers on its roster across six different weight classes. They include current and future champions: Badou Jack, Gervonta Davis, Mickey Bey Jr., Ashley Theophane, Ishe Smith, Chris Pearson, J’Leon Love, Lanell Bellows, Ronald Gavril, Andrew Tabiti, Ladarius Miller, Juan Heraldez, Charvis Holifield, Kevin Newman, Lionell Thompson, Maurice Lee, Sanjarbek Rakhmanov, Alexis Santiago, Tra-Kwon Pettis, Latondria Jones, Sharif Bogere, Ahmed Mahmood.

Mayweather Promotions had a successful 2015 and it has carried over into 2016. Floyd Mayweather fought the last two big fights of his career, fighting both Manny Pacquiao and Andre Berto. The 12-time World Champion retired with a 49-0 record. The company closed 2015 with a sold out show in December and entered 2016 in the same fashion, with its first sold out show at Sam’s Town Live on February. On April 1^st, MP had a championship event with four-division world champion Adrien “The Problem” Broner going head-to-head in a WBA Super lightweight title fight against Mayweather Promotions’ very own, Ashley “The Treasure” Theophane at the Armory in Washington D.C., that resulted in Broner winning by TKO. This event was not only sold out but produced record breaking numbers as the most watched PBC broadcast on Spike TV with over a million viewers tuned in. On April 30^th, Mayweather Promotions will be returning to Washington D.C. to witness WBC World Super middleweight champion Badou Jack defend his title against Lucian Bute.

Mayweather Promotions values its fans and wants to ensure that their experiences are positive no matter where they are in the world. The newly revamped Mayweather Promotions website with its appealing style offers enhanced sections starting from current information regarding Mayweather Promotions, to upcoming events and informative biographies of all MP fighters. In addition, MP added the new Mayweather Sports apparel line to the array of merchandise collection. The Mayweather Sports collection is not only sporty, but classic at the same time; consisting of a wide range of snapbacks, hoodies, crewnecks, t-shirts, shorts, and joggers. If you’re looking for high quality sportswear make sure you visit: http://mayweatherpromotions.com/product-category/mayweather-sports/

As President, Floyd “Money” Mayweather continuously aims to increase the stable of fighters, build the Mayweather brand, and propel his sports and entertainment company to the highest level. “I fight through these guys. When they go out there and fight and they win,” Mayweather said about boxers he’s promoting, “I feel the same emotions.” Now and in years to come, Mayweather Promotions is poised to break more records, generate more revenue, and chase excellence, as the company has declared itself the past, present, and future of sports and entertainment. Floyd enjoys sitting ringside and cheering for his fighters inside the ring as well as from the podium during press conferences. He continues to be a mentor and shine light on all MP fighters. Floyd Mayweather plans to take this brand to the next level by promoting big fights around the world, incorporating not only boxing, but different sporting events nationwide, as well as live music, film, and television productions

Section 3: Events

2/16 Santiago vs. Ruiz

A sellout crowd filled the seats at Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas, Nevada to catch an entertaining night of boxing. The main event featured bantamweights Alexis Santiago and Erik Ruiz. The card was stacked with action filled bouts, which made for an impeccable night of boxing for the Premier Boxing Champions’ edition of Toe-To-Toe Tuesday’s on FS1 and Fox Deportes.

FS1 and Fox Deportes kicked off the live broadcast with an exciting 8 round super middleweight match-up between Lanell “KO” Bellows and the previously undefeated Antowyan “Iceman” Aikens. Aikens (10-1-1, 1 KO’s) entered the ring with a steady pace while Bellows sought to establish his power early in the fight. Bellows gained momentum throughout the rounds, throwing more combinations and in the 5^th round he took Aikens down with a right hook and advanced his record to 15-1-1 (8 KO’s).

This action was followed by an 8 round light heavyweight brawl between two solid prospects, Paul Parker and Lionell “Lonnie B” Thompson (16-4, 10 KO’s). Paul Parker started the match using his height advantage and steady jab to keep Thompson at a distance. Thompson suffered a knockdown in the 3^rd round, which he contested. The fight progressed and Thompson was able to work his opponent’s body and become more aggressive. As the final round approached, Parker slowed down his pace while Thompson pushed through and was able to outland his opponent. After 8 rounds, the judges went to the scorecards and the bout was scored a split decision in favor of Paul Parker (8-1, 4 KO’s)

Alexis “Beaver” Santiago held nothing back as he fought for his 10^th consecutive win over Erik Ruiz (15-5, 6 KO’s). The action started immediately after the first bell as both fighters met in the middle of the ring and served right hooks, jabs, and combinations. The tireless brawlers showed no interest in working the ring, but rather squared off in the center of the ring, providing the crowd with toe-to-toe action. After the final bell, Santiago came out victorious with a unanimous decision win over his opponent and now stands with a record of 21-3-1 (8 KOs).

The undercard fights gave the fans with plenty of action throughout the night. Charvis Holifield went up against Azriel Lopez to kick the show off. From the first bell, Holifield was out to dominate his opponent and held nothing back. Lopez was unable to continue the fight after the 3^rd round and the bout was ruled a TKO, giving Holifield his 5^th win, and improving his overall record to 5-1-1 (4 KO’s).

The second fight of the night came between Tra-Kwon Pettis and Saul Montes. Tra-Kwon Pettis dominated all four rounds and got the unanimous decision to remain undefeated, and improve his record to 3-0 (1 KO).

Maurice “Ambitious” Lee brought his crowd of supporters to cheer him on against his opponent Ronald Rivas. Maurice Lee dominated all 6 rounds and took the unanimous decision to improve his record to 6-0 (3 KO’s) and remain undefeated.

Ladarius Miller took on Rolando Chinea in the fourth matchup of the night. The 6th round bout went the distance and Rolando Chinea came out on top, earning a unanimous decision win to improve his record to 12-1-1 (4 KO’s).

Juan Heraldez took the 8^th fight of the night against Adam Mate. Heraldez displayed his boxing power by earning a first round KO against Mate, improving his record to 10-0 (7 KO’s).

Another great bout that had the fans on their feet was the matchup between Latrondria Jones and Latasha Burton. The 4 round fight went the distance, and Latondria Jones earned her second win to remain undefeated, and improved her record to 2-0 (1 KO),

The final bout of the night was between Kevin “The Second Coming” Newman and Corey Dulaney. Newman dominated the entire fight and earned the 3rd round technical knockout to improve his overall record to 5-0-1 (2 KO’s).

4/1 Broner vs. Theophane

On April 1^st Mayweather Promotions teamed up with About Billions Promotions and Head Bangers Promotions to host a sold out showdown in Washington, D.C and fans we’re treated to non-stop action as a result. Adrien “The Problem” Broner went head-to-head against veteran fighter, Ashley “Treasure” Theophane in a 12 round bout on Spike TV. The first 8 rounds were filled with action as Theophane delivered body and headshots while Broner hit him with non-stop combinations. The fight ended with a controversial 9th round stoppage with Broner as the winner by TKO.

On the same eventful night, Broner’s stable mate, Robert Easter Jr., defended his undefeated record against former world champion Algenis Mendez in spectacular fashion as Easter fulfilled his promise to knockout Mendez. The fight ended in round 5 by way of TKO. The action-packed night also featured two additional fighters from the Mayweather Promotions stable; Gervonta “The One” Davis and J’Leon Love. Both fighters were also able to obtain TKO victories, with Davis stopping opponent Guillermo Avila in round 6 and Love earning a TKO in the 5^th round over Michael Gbenga.

JACK VS. BUTE

The April 30^th SHOWTIME championship doubleheader took place at the DC Armory in Washington, DC. The live broadcast was kicked off with an exciting matchup between IBF Super Middleweight Champion, James “Chunky” Degale and Rogelio “Porky” Medina. Degale came out quick showcasing his skills, speed, and accuracy, but Medina’s non-stop pressure-punching style kept him in the close fight. Medina stayed in pursuit pinning Degale to the ropes with combinations, while Degale saw most of his action mid-ring, as he stayed busy in the ring. The bout went the distance and Degale retained his title with a majority decision over Medina.

Former Super Middleweight Champion Lucian Bute and current WBC Super Middleweight Champion, Badou Jack “The Ripper,” went toe-to-toe on fight night. Jack made his presence known in the ring by going in on his opponent’s body. Jack maintained the momentum and kept the pressure on throughout the night— landing 68% of his power-punches and 39% of the punches overall. Bute picked his pace up in the later rounds, landing 19% of his overall punches. Neither fighter seemed to let up down the stretch, keeping the momentum strong until the very end. The judges’ decision was a controversial majority draw. Jack retained his title and is looking forward to facing James DeGale in a unification bout later this summer.

The undercard was stacked, making for an action packed night of boxing. The 10 round battle between middleweights Chris Pearson and Joshua Okine kept the crowd on their toes. Coming off of his first loss, Pearson was out to make a statement in his return to the ring. However, Okine was not to be underestimated. Both fighters came to fight and prove their skills. The bout went the distance, with Pearson coming out victorious, as the judges scored the bout in his favor. Pearson improved his record to 17-1 (11KOs).

Making his Mayweather Promotions’ debut, Sharif “The Lion” Bogere made a statement coming in against his opponent Samuel Amoako in a 10 round super lightweight bout, Bogere dominated all the rounds and won by unanimous decision, improving his record to 28-1 (19 KOs).

In her third professional fight, Latondria Jones came into the ring with the goal of getting a knockout, and that was exactly what she did. As soon as the bell rang, Jones got into the zone and began her power hitting, fast landing punches, connecting face-to-face with ease on her opponent Kamika Slade. Within seconds, the fight was over and Jones’ boxing skills, power, and accuracy proved to be no match for her opponent, who entered the ring making her professional boxing debut. The bout was scheduled for 4 rounds, however the referee stopped it 14 seconds in, and ruled it a TKO victory for Jones.

SPORTS

This season will have all sports fans on the edge of their seats as it features multiple world and championship games! Don’t miss a second of the action; mark your calendars for the upcoming sporting events we’ve highlighted below.

4/4 MLB Opening Day

Major League Baseball is back in season! The Opening night kicks off Sunday April 3, 2016 and Opening day begins Monday April 4, 2016. Opening night will feature a World Series face-off between the New York Mets and Kansas City Royals at 8:30 p.m. ET in their hometown. The Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals will kick things off at 1:00 p.m. ET at Busch Stadium and the Tampa Bay Rays will play against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre starting at 4:05 p.m. ET.

4/18 Boston Marathon – Boston, MA, USA

The 120^th Boston Marathon will be held on April 18, 2016. It is the world’s oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world’s most prestigious road racing events. The Boston Athletic Association manages this American classic, which is sponsored by John Hancock Financial Services. The Boston Marathon has distinguished itself as the pinnacle event within the sport of road racing by virtue of its traditions, longevity, and method of gaining entry into the race.

5/6-22 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship- Moscow-St. Petersburg, Russia

This year, Russia will be hosting the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship with Canada being the defending champions after defeating Russia 6–1 in the gold medal game of the 2015 World Championship. Hungary will return to the Championship after a 6-year absence, along with Kazakhstan preceding a 1-year absence. For more information about the championship game visit: http://www.iihfworlds2016.com/en/information/.

5/7 Kentucky Derby- Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Known as “America’s Greatest Race”, the Kentucky Derby takes place on the first Saturday in May annually, and typically draws a crowd of 155,000 people. It is the longest continually held sporting event in America, and one of the most prestigious horse races in the world. Often called “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports”, the Kentucky Derby receives its nickname from the approximate length of time it takes the winner to run from the starting gate to the finish line. The Kentucky Derby is the first race within the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, followed by the Preakness Stakes race and the Belmont Stakes race.

5/8-12 Invictus Games- Orlando, Florida, USA

Invictus Games competitors are the men and women who have come face-to-face with the reality of making a sacrifice for their countries. The 2016 Games have invited 15 nations to participate at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. During that week, over 500 military athletes will compete in 10 sporting events. Visit http://invictusgames2016.org for information about tickets, schedules, teams & more.

5/21 FA Cup Final- Wembley Stadium, London

The dates of the Emirates FA Cup semi-finals have been confirmed for May 21, 2016. The 2016 FA Cup Final is the 135^th final of the FA Cup, the world’s oldest football cup competition. It will be televised in the UK on BBC One and BT Sport, as well as worldwide by FA partners.

http://www.thefa.com/thefacup/more/finals

5/16-6/5 French Open- Paris, France

The French Open—often referred to as Roland Garros—is a major tennis tournament held for over two weeks. The first French Championships were held over a century ago in 1891. Roland Garros is the only Grand Slam event held on clay court season and brings it to a close. It is the reason why the event is widely considered to be the most physically demanding tennis tournament in the world. For more information about this event visit: http://www.rolandgarros.com/en_FR/index.html.

6/3-26 Copa América Centenario- USA

The 2016 Centennial Copa America is a scheduled international men’s association soccer tournament. The United States is the first to host Copa América outside of South America. The tournament will be the 45th edition of Copa América since its inception in 1916. For more information visit: http://www.ca2016.com.

6/10-7/10 Euro 2016- Europe

For the first time, 24 teams will contest the European Championship final tournament. This will also be the third time that the EURO finals have been staged on French soil. Under this new format, the finalists will compete in a group stage consisting of six groups of four teams, followed by a 3 round knockout stage, and the final. Visit http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/ for more information.

4/16 – 2016 NBA Finals

The 2016 NBA Playoffs are set to begin Saturday April 16, 2016 and will conclude with the NBA Finals, which will start on Thursday, June 2, 2016. The two division leading teams are set to bring some great playoff action once again this year. The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers both lead their divisions in wins and are favored to make a return to the NBA championship.

6/1 – Stanley Cup Finals

NHL Stanley Cup Finals Schedule 2016 will begin Wednesday, June 1 at 8pm EST. This will be the 123^rd year of the Stanley Cup.

6/13-19 US Open- Oakmont, Pennsylvania

The 2016 United States Open Championship will be the 116^th to date, and is scheduled to take place June 13-19 at Oakmont Country Club in Plum, Pennsylvania (a suburb northeast of Pittsburgh). Oakmont has served as the site for the seven other USGA championships; the U.S. Amateur in 1919, 1925, 1938, 1969 and 2003, and the U.S. Women’s Open in 1992 and 2010.

http://www.usga.org/about.html

SPORTS FUN FACTS:

1. If Michael Phelps were a country, he’d rank no. 35 on the all-time Olympic gold medal list, ahead of 97 nations.
2. Roger Bannister held the world record in the mile for exactly 46 days.
3. Pittsburgh is the only city where all the major sports teams (MLB, NHL, NFL) have the same colors: Black and gold.
4. Major League Baseball umpires are required to wear black underwear while on the job in case they split their pants.
5. The silhouette on the NBA logo is Hall of Fame Laker Jerry West.
6. The average lifespan of a MLB baseball is five to seven pitches.
7. Kite flying is a professional sport in Thailand.
8. The Olympic rings cover every flag in the world. Yellow, green, red, black, and blue were selected because at least one of those five colors appears in every flag in the world.
9. The Dallas Cowboys hired the NFL’s first professional cheerleading squad in 1972.
10. Golf is the only sport that has been played on the moon.
11. In the National Football League, the home team must provide the referee with 36 footballs for each game.

SOURCE:

www.losangeles.cbslocal.com/2014/07/18/16-unusual-and-weird-sports-facts-you-might-not-know/

Section 5: Featured Fighter; Ashley Theophane

Ashley ‘Treasure’ Theophane was born in Paddington, London on August 30^th, 1980. He dreamed of becoming a professional boxer as a child. At 5 years old, he would stay up watching all the big fights in Las Vegas and hoping to one day become part of the boxing industry. After taking up boxing in his younger years, Ashley decided to make his dreams a reality when he turned pro at the age of 23. He is now based in the entertainment capital of the world and has elevated his career within the sport of boxing as part of the Mayweather Promotions team. Read below to find out more about our featured fighter, Ashley Theophane.

Q: Which athletes did you look up to the most growing up and why?

As I was growing up, I looked up to Michael Johnson, Mike Tyson, and Andre Agassi. They were the best at what they did and entertained audiences at the same time. I took up boxing, tennis, and other sports because of them.

Q: What’s the best part of being a professional boxer?

To me, there are many positive aspects when it comes to being a boxer. I’m originally from London and now based in America. I’ve had the opportunity to travel the world. I’ve had fights in America, Saint Lucia, Germany, and Luxembourg. I’ve met so many people throughout my career. I would never have the opportunity to meet these people if I wasn’t a pro boxer. It’s an amazing feeling to achieve your goals.

Q: What is the most challenging thing for you in this sport?

 The most challenging for me is the sacrifice you have to make to achieve your dreams. You need tunnel vision. You need to work hard and dedicate your all to what you’re doing. I’m very focused. All my energy goes to this sport. It takes a very strong-minded person to be a pro boxer.

Q: How did you get involved in boxing? 

I used to watch boxing with my dad when I was around 4 or 5 years old. It was just something I always wanted to do. I would see all the big fights in Las Vegas and just remember thinking that I wanted to be a part of that industry. It has motivated me to continue accomplishing my dream. Thirty years later, I’m now based in Vegas and signed to the number one boxer in the world. That’s an incredible experience in itself.

Q: What has been the biggest motivation for you to pursue your goals?

Like I’ve mentioned before, I’m originally from London. I was born in the city of Westminster and raised in Brent. I was surrounded by poverty and crime as a youngster. I didn’t want that life for myself. I wanted to go out into the world and live my dream. Making a better life for myself has always been the motivation.

Q:  What are the most memorable moments in your career?

Some of the most memorable moments for me were fighting in my father’s homeland of St. Lucia, becoming the British champion, beating Delvin Rodriguez in July 2010 was a surreal experience, and not to mention, getting signed to Mayweather Promotions. That’s just incredible. These are the four things I’m most proud of. I feel incredibly blessed. All these experiences all lead me to where I am now.

Q: You have twenty seconds to give advice to someone who wants to pursue a career in this industry. What would you say?

You need to surround yourself with a great team. That’s the key. You only can do so much by yourself. You need a great team to support you and believe in you. The people behind you can lift you to great heights if you work hard and dedicate yourself to the sport.

Q: If you could act as a character in any movie, which character would it be and why?

I’d love to be Superman! I would love to have the ability to fly around the planet and save people. That would be so much fun. I have to admit though that sometimes I feel like I have super powers!

Q: What other sports do you enjoy playing or watching?

I really enjoy swimming! That’s something I like to do in my free time. I watch tennis, soccer and other sports, but tennis and soccer are mostly what I gravitate towards.

Q:  What would you like to say to your fans? 

I’d like to thank my fans for the support and well wishes. I’ve received so much love in London. It’s amazing. My fans in America and across the world have all really shown me a lot of support as well. I just want to thank them all so much for all the love!

Section 7: Featured Trainer; Bob Ware

Bob Ware is a man of very few words, but many talents. Since 2008, the Indiana native has helped operate the Mayweather Boxing Club and assists with day-to-day duties around the gym. If a rope off the ring snaps, or a punching bag plops open— Ware is there to fix it. You might also find him wrapping hands or treating cuts for fighters at the gym. He works silently to get the job done. His work speaks for itself; even landing him a spot in Floyd Mayweather’s corner for several of his fights late in his career.

Q: During your early childhood, what sports did you participate in?

A: I was involved in baseball, basketball, football, track, boxing, karate, and jiu jitsu. I was interested in a lot of different sports. My favorite one was baseball though.

Q: How did you get into boxing?

A: I was a very shy person. I didn’t like being in front of crowds or anything like that. I figured that the best fit for me in this industry would be wrapping hands and stopping people from bleeding. I learned to do it myself. I’m still in front of crowds when I am doing it, but nobody is focused on me. If you’re an athlete, all eyes are on you.

Q: How did you transition from training amateur boxers to wrapping hands/doing cuts?

A: You have to start somewhere. I was training amateur boxers at first. Then, I got to know people and made connections. Once they saw the good work I was putting out there, people started trusting me. I got to know a lot of people. They gave me a chance to work with them and then it just went off from there.

Q: How long have you been in the boxing industry?

A: I’ve been in the boxing industry for 11 years. Before that, I would leave and come back to the industry. But it’s been 11 years that I’ve been working in boxing on an everyday basis.

Q: When did you start wrapping hands for Floyd Mayweather?

A: The first time I wrapped his hands was when he was training for his first fight against Maidana. By the time his second fight against Maidana came around, I was already wrapping his hands on a regular basis. I had been around the gym for years, so he knew about me.

Q: Which fights did you work his corner?

A: I worked in his corner during his second fight against Maidana. I was also in his corner during his fight against Pacquiao and Berto.

Q: How was your experience working Floyd’s corner for these fights?

A: It’s just another fight to me. Yes, it gets crazy and there are crowds of people everywhere but it doesn’t bother me anymore. To me, any fight I do is just another fight. I’m there to work. Whatever I have to do, I’m just there to do it. I don’t let all that other stuff get to me. I focus on the work I’m doing.

Q: How many fighters do you currently wrap hands and do cuts for?

A: I work with just about every fighter that Floyd has signed to Mayweather Promotions. I also work with a lot of fighters that aren’t signed to him. I’m involved with many fighters in the UFC and World Series of Fighting.

Q: What do you find most challenging about wrapping hands?

A: Fight nights are usually a bit overwhelming. I may have 8 or 9 people lining up waiting to get their hands wrapped. But I’m there to work, so I do my job as fast and efficiently as I can.

Q: Do you still see yourself doing this in 10 years?

A: Yes, definitely. I really enjoy doing this. I don’t like having people standing over me. With a job like this, I don’t have to answer to anyone but myself. It’s my work. That’s what I like most about it.

Q: What advice would you give someone that wants to be a corner man in the boxing industry?

A: Don’t freeze up. I know some people that work in hospitals, doctor’s offices, or in paramedics; people that have experience dealing with blood everyday. It’s different in the ring. You have crowds of people behind you. If a fighter starts to bleed or swell up, they freeze up. It’s not like being in a doctor’s office. It’s a whole different atmosphere. You can cause somebody to lose a fight. Definitely don’t freeze up!