Upcoming Events

This section is compiled with the latest sports news, Mayweather Promotions events and fight recaps, and upcoming event news to get you through the spring and summer seasons. Start planning your summer with the top events of the season, from the hottest music concerts and festivals, to exhilarating sporting events; get the 411 on all the action below.

 

EVENT RECAPS

Sin City Showdown, Carlos Zambrano vs. Claudio Marrero, April 29th 2017

Las Vegas was in for a treat on April 29^th at Sam’s Town Live. The Mayweather Promotions’ fighters showed their worth on fight night. Three exciting performances opened up the televised series, which aired on FS2 & FOX Deportes, while the main and co-main event, aired on FS1 & FOX Deportes.

Layla McCarter opened the FS2 series with a spectacular performance against Szilvia Szabados, showcasing her talents and proving why she is one of the top female fighters in the sport. It took no more than 7 rounds for McCarter to defeat Szabados after throwing a powerful left hook. Las Vegas’ very own Juan Heraldez kept his undefeated record in tact beating out Alfonso Olvera by unanimous decision. The main event of the FS2 series featured Ladarius Miller, who earned a TKO over Jesus Gutierrez. It was a true battle of super lightweights, but it was Gutierrez who fell short.

  

The main event action on FS1 came to a close, after one minute and thirty seconds of action as Claudio Marrero stunned the crowd by defeating the previously unbeaten Carlos Zambrano in the first round. The co-main event of the FS1 and FOX Deportes telecast ended in a sixth-round TKO by hungry middleweight Nathaniel Gallimore (18-1-1, 15 KOs) of Kingston, Jamaica over Jeison Rosario (12-1, 9 KOs) of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Both fighters came out swinging in the first round with Rosario taking it on all three judge’s scorecards.  Rosario, who had never gone past the fourth round started to slow down in the fifth as Gallimore took over.

The card also featured rising prospect Danny Gonzalez, who was able to beat out Mario Ayala after 4 rounds of boxing, with the judges scoring unanimously in Gonzales favor. Ronald Gavril showed off his talents as he delivered blow after blow against Decarlo Perez, eventually taking out Perez by the second round, advancing Gavril’s record to 18-1, 14 KO’s. Local favorite, Kevin “The Second Coming” Newman took care of business quickly, delivering a quick uppercut in the first round, that ultimately put Pablo Velez out, ending the fight after two minutes and nineteen seconds of action. Fans were excited and engaged with every fight down to the last second of the main event. Mayweather Promotions produced another sellout show, adding to the growing list of shows we’ve put on this year.

Box Fan Expo, May 6th 2017

Mayweather Promotions joined this year’s 3^rd Annual Box Fan Expo, hosted in the boxing capital of the world, Las Vegas. Doors opened 10am with a flood of boxing fans and enthusiasts in attendance. The event offered the ultimate boxing experience and provided a platform for boxing stars and boxing legends in the industry to meet with fans and provide them with an unforgettable experience. The Mayweather Promotions booth saw around 600 fight fans who got the opportunity to meet-and-greet with our upcoming protégés and established fighters, as well as shop merchandise and more. We were joined by: Badou Jack, Ishe Smith, Alexis Santiago, Sharif Bogere, Andrew Tabiti, Ladarius Miller, Kevin Newman II, Thomas Dulorme, and many more talented fighters from our growing stable. The last surprise appearance of the evening was Floyd Mayweather’s appearance  to take part in the event, fulfilling most fans dreams of seeing The Champ in person.

 

 

Davis vs. Walsh, May 20th 2017

Gervonta Davis defeated Jose Pedraza in a crowd-pleasing performance for the IBF World title on January 14th, in Brooklyn, NY at The Barclays Center. Now he’s set to make his first title defense across the pond, on May 20^th against Liam Walsh in London at Copper Box Arena. Walsh, a tough contender from London looks to dethrone Davis. This match-up will be Mayweather Promotions’ first fight promotion outside of the U.S.

For tickets and more information visit: bit.ly/5-20Tix

 

 

SUMMER SPORTING EVENTS

World Masters Games- Auckland, New Zealand

When: April 21^st-30^th

Why It’s Listed: The world’s largest multi-sport event hosts over 20,000 participants from 100 countries. The event is held every 4 years to promote friendship and understanding, along with competition, between mature sports people regardless of age, gender, race, religion, or sport status.

More Information: Website: http://www.worldmastersgames2017.co.nz

 

Kentucky Derby- Louisville, Kentucky

When: May 6^th

Why It’s Listed: This annual celebration brings together tradition & sports enthusiasts to witness the top thoroughbreds go the distance in a race also known as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports” in the United States. The Kentucky Derby has been run every consecutive year since 1875 & their attendance ranks first in North America and usually surpasses the attendance of all other stakes race.

More Information: Website: https://www.kentuckyderby.com

 

Islamic Solidarity Games- Baku, Azerbaijan

When: May 12^th-22^nd

Why It’s Listed: The 4th Islamic Solidarity Games is a multinational, multi-sport event held in Baku. The event was previously held in Saudi Arabia in 2005 and in Indonesia in 2013 but this year Azerbaijan will host the Games in their 4^th year. The sports range from basketball to table tennis and include disabled sports events as well.

More Information: Website: https://www.baku2017.com

 

FA Cup Final- London, UK

When: May 27th

Website: http://www.thefa.com/competitions/thefacup

Check back soon for more information about this event.

 

French Open – Paris, France

When: May 28^th-June 11^th

Why It’s Listed: Also referred to as Roland Garros, this tennis tournament delivers top talents vs. top talents. This event is the only Grand Slam event held on clay and ends the clay-court season. It is the premier clay-court tennis championship event in the world and the second of four annual Grand Slam tournaments. Clay courts slow down the ball and produce a high bounce when compared to grass courts or hard courts. For this reason, clay courts take away some of the advantages of big servers and serve-and-volleyers, which makes it hard for these types of players to dominate on the surface.

More Information: http://www.rolandgarros.com/

U.S. Open

When: 6/15-18

Why It’s Listed: The annual open national championship of golf in the United States is the second of the four major championships in golf. It is staged at a variety of courses, set up in such a way that scoring is very difficult with a premium placed on accurate driving. The event is known for tight scoring at or around par by the leaders, with the winner usually emerging at around even par. A U.S. Open course is seldom beaten severely, and there have been many over-par wins.

More Information: Website: http://www.usga.org

 

Stanley Cup Finals

Check back soon for more information about this event.

 

2017 NBA Finals

Check back soon for more information about this event.

 

HOTTEST UPCOMING CONCERTS/TOURS DATES

1/14-8/4

NONAME

Website: http://www.nonamehiding.com/shows/

2/2- 6/17

Ariana Grande: Dangerous Woman Tour

Website: https://www.arianagrande.com/tour

3/17-4/20

Big Sean: I Decided Tour 2017

Website: https://uknowbigsean.com/tour/

3/23-7/22

The Weeknd- Starboy: Legend of the Fall 2017

Website: https://www.theweeknd.com/tour

4/14-23

Coachella Music Festival- Indio, CA

Website: https://www.coachella.com

4/18-9/6

Justin Bieber: Purpose Tour

Website: http://www.justinbiebermusic.com

4/31- 5/23

Chris Brown: The Party Tour

Website: https://www.chrisbrownworld.com/tour/

5/19-21

Rock On the Range Music Festival- Columbus, OH

Website: http://rockontherange.com

7/15- 11/11

Bruno Mars: 24K Magic World Tour

Website: http://www.brunomars.com/tour

8/1-12/18

Lady Gaga Joanne World Tour

Website: https://www.ladygaga.com/tourdates

Featured Staff: John Sinclair

John Sinclair is the uncle to Floyd Mayweather, and has been active in the daily operations at the Mayweather Boxing Club since the opening ceremonies back in April of 2007. His main focus is making sure the fighters are doing their daily workout regimens properly, putting the proper timing into their training, and being a counselor/mentor to the fighters. Learn more about his transition from New York city to managing the gym and beyond, as he opens up about what it’s like to work at the world-renowned, Mayweather Boxing Club.

MP: How long have you worked at the Mayweather Boxing Club (MBC)?

JS: Floyd gave me a job back in April 2005. I came out to Las Vegas in 2003 for the very first time; I remember thinking how beautiful Las Vegas was! I went back to New York where I was a youth counselor for the New York Child Division for Youth for 8 years. I became determined to make the move to Las Vegas and was offered a blessing to work at the gym (Mayweather Boxing Club), where I’ve been for 12 years.

MP: How did you get introduced to the job?

JS: I’m Floyd’s uncle on his mother’s side so I was always around to support my nephew. Growing up, I was always very athletic and into sports, I played football and baseball. Although I never boxed, Floyd blessed me with an opportunity to manage the gym and help the fighters with their needs, while making sure the gym operations run smoothly.

MP: What was your role at MBC when you first started, and what is your role now? What promted the transition?

JS: When I first started, I was one of the gym’s managers. In this role I was mainly responsible for opening the gym and locking it up daily, keeping supplies stocked, and keeping it clean. I always paid close attention to the trainers and how they interacted with all the fighters and these observations  helped me learn so much about boxing, and allowed me to pick up skills and expand my role at the gym. NowI wrap hands and assist the fighters with their training. I meet people from all over the world and also those that are local that just want to come and visit the famous Mayweather Boxing Club. As a representative of Floyd, it’s my job to make people feel comfortable and welcomed when they visit the gym.

MP: What are some key things you’ve learned since coming to work at MBC?

JS: Patience. Every day is a learning experience for me, being around Boza, Roger, Floyd Sr., Eddie Mustafa, as well as other greats has helped me be the best I can be.  When you pay attention, you learn, and I learn something new every day! I can’t say there is just one thing that stands out.

MP: What is most rewarding for you, being apart of the everyday functions of this famous gym?

JS: The most rewarding part is working with the fighters. They train hard, give it their all in the ring, and come back just to say, ‘Thank you Uncle John”.  You know it’s the small things that count, it doesn’t have to be anything big. Working here is rewarding within its self, everyday, it’s truly a blessing and has been a great opportunity that Floyd has afforded me. There are so many positive people, from TMT to Mayweather Promotions and it’s like one big family. My experience from working with youth in New York helped me with our young fighters who need that nurturing.

MP: What challenges do you face often while working at the gym?

JS: Not many challenges, fighters can be stubborn but they’re human. Sometimes I have to stay on them, keep them motivated. Floyd leads by example, a great leader; we expect nothing but the best!

MP: Are there any challenges for you, working in a family business?

JS: No, I’m thankful and blessed to have this great opportunity to work around my family and friends.

MP: Outside of boxing, are you interested in any other sports?

JS: Right now I’m pulling double-duty, I work at the gym and I coach my 8-year-old daughters softball team, their team name is “Batgirl”, and I currently coach 14 girls 3 days a week. I do amateur boxing with underprivileged kids as well. I love to help and give back to the community, wherever I can.

MP: I’m sure you’ve witness a lot of world champions and great boxers train here, who has been your favorite to watch and why?

JS: My favorite and number one is Floyd Mayweather Jr. – he is the best of the best, takes care of business, exciting to watch, and he is one of a kind.

Badou Jack is another favorite, he is soft spoken, but a focused family man and has overcome many obstacles, and he is a great fighter.

MP: Can you think of any other job you would want to be doing if you weren’t at the gym?

If I weren’t working at the gym, I would be somewhere helping people. That is what I like to do; I’m patient and love giving back, mentoring, or guiding youth, giving a helping hand where it’s needed.

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Lifestyle Trends

Nike Challenges the Consumer with Full Range of Lifestyle Fashion

Nike has taken a hit by brands like Adidas and Under Armour since early 2015. Adidas has the best selling running shoe out, the Ultra Boost, while Under Armour saw double digits with their top-tier athlete sponsored shoe collections. However, Nike is still the number one footwear company in the industry. The sportswear giant has taken a new approach, by thinking outside the box and using culture and society as its main inspiration for their recent releases.

Body Positive

Athletes have a desire to get the best fit and function in their apparel. They also want to feel good. This is why Nike is delivering the most robust range of sizes for women in more colors and styles than ever before. From a 1X to 3X, Nike’s expanded Plus Size collection is crafted to ensure the perfect fit at every size.

Nike’s Plus Size Collection is available now on nike.com and in select retailers in North America and Western Europe.

Source: http://news.nike.com/news/the-nike-plus-size-collection

Nike Hijab Line for Female Muslim Athletes

In an effort to better serve Muslim athletes, Nike has revealed plans to launch the Pro Hijab.

The result is a durable, single-layer power mesh that’s both lightweight and opaque, featuring strategically placed holes for optimal breathability.

“By providing Muslim athletes with the most groundbreaking products, like the Nike Pro Hijab, Nike aims to serve today’s pioneers as well as inspire even more women and girls in the region who still face barriers and limited access to sport,”- Sara al-Zawqari, spokeswoman for the International Red Cross in Iraq.

Source: http://fortune.com/2017/03/07/nike-pro-hijab-muslim-athletes/

The “fastest shoe ever” designed to break two-hour marathon barrier

The Nike Zoom Vaporfly Elite is designed to be supportive and efficient, cushioning runners from the pain caused by concrete and propelling them forwards. It is also ultra-lightweight, weighing in at just 185 grams, and has a distinctive heel that points upwards like the prow of a boat.

“It’s the fastest shoe ever, the lightest marathon shoe, but also with an incredible amount of cushioning.” – Stefan Guest

Nike views the sub-two-hour marathon as the next big milestone in athletic achievement, similar to when the four-minute mile was first achieved in 1954.

The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus will be releases later this year.

Source: https://www.dezeen.com/2017/03/07/nike-designs-fastest-shoe-ever-break-two-hour-barrier-marathon-running-design-trainers/

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Food

Foodies everywhere rejoice! Here are the hottest restaurant openings in a few major cities that you can plan around and indulge!

Luchini Pizzeria & Bar, Los Angeles

Eggslut’s Alvin Cailan puts his spin on New York-style pizza with this counter-service Hollywood pizzeria and bar that is part of the Tao, Dream Hotel and Avenue nightclub complex.

Voodoo Doughnut, Universal City, Los Angeles

Portland’s legendary donut chain has finally made its way to LA, with its first location residing at City Walk. I’m sure the photos speak for themselves!

  

Ella Elli, Lakeview, Chicago

The latest from 4 Star Restaurant Group (Crosby’s Kitchen, The Windsor) brings a romantic vibe and globally inspired fare to its 75-seat storefront in Southport Corridor. Plush seating and dim lighting provide a warm backdrop while you linger over trendy dishes

 

Empellon, Midtown, New York

Alex Stupak has finally launched a flagship Empellon. Stupak’s inventive tacos — like one made with falafel are still the main draw here — but there’s also plenty of snacks and large plates worth trying, like crab nachos with sea urchin “queso” and roasted red prawns with chipotle.

Travel

Did you know, seventy-eight percent of millennials—compared to 59% of baby boomers—“would rather pay for an experience than material goods,” according to a survey from Harris Poll and Eventbrite cited on Bloomberg. Here are the upcoming travel trends to get you ready for your next vacation.

Hostels 

Who says hostels have to be miserable, flea-bitten dives? The savviest travelers know that modern hostels can be so much more than a collection of stereotypes. Worried about sharing a massive, dorm-style room with 10 other strangers of questionable hygiene? Don’t be. Most hostels allow you to rent private rooms. Here are the top luxury hostels that will get you in the mood for your summer travel plans.

Here are the top hostels perfect for any summer getaway:

Caveland, Santorini, Greece

Freehand, Miami, FL

F&F Hostel, Punta del Esta, Uruguay

Oxotel Hostel, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Active & Adventure Trips

According to Virtuoso, the #2 trend for 2017 is active and adventure travel. These experiences include things like “an African safari, swimming with whale sharks in Mexico or Australia, or hiking the Swiss Alps.”  North and South America are the top adventure destinations for customers.

Tech

E-Gaming

The e-gaming industry has been a huge money maker for quite a while. But just HOW much money does this industry bring in, who’s buying, which countries rank the highest in revenue, and what does the future hold? We’ve broken down the numbers for you, courtesy of bigfishgames.com.

Here’s what you should know:

According to analysts at SuperData, 2016 has been the best year yet for video games, with the total market value hitting $91 billion this year. Driving this growth is exciting new technology and expanding platforms bringing in new gamers worldwide. Major networks like ESPN have jumped on board to cover the egaming world. The sports network tested the launch with an eSports issue, then later launched the an esports section on their website.

Who is Playing?

The average age of gamers: 35
The average age of game purchasers: 38
Households that own a device used for playing video games: 65%
Households that own a device exclusively for playing video games: 48%
The average number of years’ gamers have been playing: 13

2016 Top 3 Revenues by Country

China: $24,271,294,000

U.S.A: $23,459,093,000

UK:     $3,941,529,000

E-Sports- Here’s what you should know

ESports, also known as electronic sports, are a form of competition that is facilitated by electronic system. eSports take the form of organized, multiplayer video game competitions, particularly between professional players. The most common video game genres associated with eSports are real-time strategy, fighting, first-person shooter (FPS), and multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA).

• Viewership of eSports has exploded from 204 million to 292 million between 2014 and 2016. That’s a 43% increase in two years.
• Global revenue rose from $194 million to $463 million between 2014 and 2016. That’s a 239% increase in two years.
• Total Prize Money in 2016: $93,505,160.63

Total Active Players: 13576
Average Tournament Prize Pool: $24,117.92
Average Earnings/Player: $6,887.53

Top eSports titles in 2016

1. Dota 2 – $37,251,051.07 – 772 Players – 118 Tournaments
2. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive – $17,267,862.14 – 4349 Players – 851 Tournaments
3. League of Legends – $10,301,329.03 – 1327 Players – 125 Tournaments
4. Heroes of the Storm – $4,610,149.10 – 381 Players – 57 Tournaments
5. Call of Duty: Black Ops III – $3,749,030.66 – 322 Players – 47 Tournaments

What does the future hold for egaming?

• VR is steadily climbing and will have a much better year in 2017
• Devices and technology developments– PS4 Slim and XBOX Scorpio
• Nintendo will stay strong with their newly released Switch, which is sold out until Sept. 2017
• HTML5 games will be more popular
• Gaming stocks will continue to rise