RICKY “EL CASTIGO” MEDINA REMAINS UNDEFEATED WITH UNANIMOUS WIN
FLORESVILLE, TX (September 25, 2021) – This past Saturday, Prince Ranch Boxing’s undefeated super featherweight prospect, Richard Medina (11-0, 6 KOs), passed one of the toughest tests of his career by defeating veteran Rafael Reyes (19-13, 15 KOs), in the main event of an online PPV that took place from The Event Center in Floresville, Texas. Medina, who is promoted by TMB Promotions, won by way of a unanimous decision with the scores being 78-73, 77-74, and 80-70.
“I want to give a lot of respect to my opponent as he brought the fight to me, and forced me to step up my game,” said Medina. “This was a tough performance, and I gave it everything I had, and I know this is the type of fight that will make me better.”
“Medina put on an action-packed performance on Saturday,” said Greg Hannely, CEO of Prince Ranch Boxing, who manages Medina. “He has a great following in the Texas area and the goal is to let his promoter, Rick Morones, continue the great work he is doing with him. Medina is ready to put on more great fights.”
“Medina put on great performance against a tough journeyman and the fans enjoyed seeing him fight,” said promoter Rick Morones, of TMB Promotions. “Medina has a great fanbase in Texas, because he has great skill, to go along with his warrior fighting style. The goal is to have him back in the ring twice by the end of the year.”
“I want to thank all the fans who support me and came out to watch me fight,” continued Medina. “I want to return before the end of the year in Texas, and if possible, in the San Antonio area, so I can put on another great show for my local fans.”
RICKY “EL CASTIGO” MEDINALOOKS TO SHINE TONIGHT IN FLORESVILLE TX
FLORESVILLE, TX (September 25, 2021) – After tipping the scales yesterday at 128.8 lbs., Prince Ranch Boxings’ undefeated super featherweight prospect, Richard Medina (10-0, 6 KOs), is ready to shine tonight against battle tested, Rafael Reyes (19-12, 15 KOs), who weighed in at 129 lbs. The 8-round bout will be taking place at the Event Center in Floresville, Texas, and will be available to watch on PPV at iconicppv.com.
“All the training and hard work has been done and now its time to shine in front of my hometown fans,” said Medina. “Those who cannot make can order the PPV. This is going to be a brutal war and I don’t thing this fight will go the distance, as I plan to stop this guy.”
“There will be a nice lively crowd going crazy tonight,” said Greg Hannely, president of Prince Ranch Boxing, who manages Medina. “My partner Rick Morones did a great job promoting this fight to the local market, and you can feel the buzz in the streets. Everyone is excited to see Medina fight in person. It’s going to be a fun night.”
“Medina has a lot of loyal fans here in Floresville, and we are loving the support they are showing as this will be a sold-out event,” said promoter Rick Morones, of TMB Promotions. “The fact that this fight will now be available on PPV makes it that much bigger.”
To order the TMB Promotions PPV, please click here or go to www.iconicppv.com. First fight starts at 7:45 pm CT.
RICKY “EL CASTIGO” MEDINARETURNS SEPTEMBER 25 IN FLORESVILLE TEXAS
FLORESVILLE, TX (September 8, 2021) – Prince Ranch Boxings’ undefeated featherweight prospect, Richard Medina (10-0, 6 KOs), is back in action on September 25, 2021, as he faces tough veteran Rafael Reyes (19-12, 15 KOs). The 8-round bout will be taking place at the Event Center in Floresville, Texas.
“This is a big moment in my life, and my opponent is coming off a big win over an undefeated fighter, so I am looking forward to this challenge,” said Medina, who is promoted by TMB Promotions. “I have worked very hard during this camp and I’m ready to return to the ring. I have a lot of family and friends who will be in attendance so I will be gunning for the knockout. I’m ready to take big fights down the road, and I know I have to win these fights to get that chance.”
Medina’s opponent, Rafael Reyes, is coming off the win of his career stopping Ignacio Chairez in the first round.
“Medina is doing everything that is asked of him, and you can tell by the type of performances he is having,” said Greg Hannely, president of Prince Ranch Boxing, who manages Medina. “This is a tough fight, but a good test. This is the type of bout that will help build Medina into a world champion, and these are the type of wins you need to go to the next level.”
Medina who hails from San Antonio, Texas will be a mere 30 minutes from home for this fight.
“Medina is a big crowd favorite, and it is great to have him fighting in front of his local fans,” said promoter Rick Morones, of TMB Promotions. “Medina has all the talent to go to the top of his division, and we also enjoy having him on shows in the San Antonio-area as he is a great ambassador of boxing.”
“The fans fuel my journey, and now I want to make everyone proud,” concluded Medina. “At this point, I have to go out there and perform to get people excited to see me in bigger fights. I am hoping with a great performance this will not just get my local fans excited, but also garner me a big fight in the near future.”
Tickets priced $30 General Admission, $900 VIP Tables are on sale now and can be purchased by calling (210) 449-5599 or (210) 322-9974. Doors open at 6:00 pm, first bell at 7:30 pm. The Floresville Event Center is located at 600 TX 97 Floresville TX, 78114
Haney Decisions Gamboa; Retains WBC Lightweight Title
Devin Haney retained the WBC Lightweight title with a 12-round unanimous decision over former world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa at the Seminold Hard Rock Resort in Hollywood, Florida.
Haney was dominant throughout the contest as kept Gamboa at bay by landing jabs and right hands.
In round 11, Gamboa was docked a point for holding.
Haney landed 133 of 401 punches. Gamboa was 84 of 472.
Haney, 135 lbs of Las Vegas won by scores of 120-107 twice and 118-109 to raise his udefeated mark to 25-0. Gamboa, 135 lbs of Miami, FL is 30-4.
“I’m pleased with the performance because I didn’t take any punishment,” said Haney. “I came out of there looking like I did when I went in, I was ready to fight again if I had to.
“I knew that he would go into survival mode and he was successful with that, he was in there trying to survive as much as he did. I pitched a shut-out and I didn’t get hit with any big shots, it is what it is.
“Of course I wanted the KO but every fight can’t end like that. Gamboa is a crafty opponent, he showed that he can survive, he showed why he has been in the game for a long time. Anyone that has knocked him out has taken punishment while doing it, I didn’t take any punishment and maybe that’s why I didn’t get the KO.
“I beat him the smartest. The jab, the reach, the speed and the ring IQ were the keys to victory. I showed that I am able to go 12 rounds, to hit and not get hit, you can talk about landing big shots but Gamboa didn’t land anything.
“There’s always going to be pressure, every fight is going to have everyone watching and critiquing what you do, I understand that. I am ready to put on a big 2021 and fight best and put on a statement to show the world that I am the best.
“I am interested in my mandatory of course but I want all the belts, Teofimo Lopez has the rest of the belts so I want to make the undisputed fight.”
Hrgovic stops Booker in 5
Filip Hrgovic remained undefeated with a 5th round stoppage over Rydell Booker in a heavyweight bout.
In round two, Hrgovic dropped Booker with a chopping right to the head. Hrgovic continued to pound away at Booker until the bout was stopped at 47 seconds.
Hrgovic, 242.6 lbs of Zagreb, CRO is 11-0 with nine knockouts. Booker, 248 lbs of Detroit, MI is 26-3.
After the fight Hrgovic said “I have a message to the heavyweight division. Fight me. There are big fights out there, I am ready for all of them. I can out box and I can knockout. Tonight, Rydell was good and it was good to get the win against him, but now I want to look to who is next. I am ready.
Promoter Nisse Sauerland followed “Tonight we saw Filip do what he said he was going to do at the press conference. He was going to outbox and knockout a man who hadn’t been knocked out before. He showed his ability to control fights, he has 10 knockouts from 12 fights, 5 now consecutive.”
“Credit to Rydell Booker, he took the fight and tried to come forward. He’s a good boxer with a good record, but tonight he had no way of finding a way through. Filip belongs at the top table, and soon he’ll be there.”
Zhilel Zhang remained undefeated by stopping Devin Vargas in round four of a scheduled 10-round heavyweight fight.
In round four, Zhang landed a counter right and left that dropped Vargas, and the fight was over at 49 seconds.
Zhang, 259.6 lbs of Las Vegas is 22-0 with 17 knockouts. Vargas, 226 lbs of Sylvania, OH is 22-7.
Reshat Mati stopped Marcos Mojica in round two of their scheduled six-round welterweight bout.
In round one, Mati dropped Mojica with a shirt left hook In round two, Mati dropped Mojica with an uppercut, and shortly thereafter, the fight was stopped at 44 seconds.
Mati, 146 lbs of Staten Island, NY is 8-0 with six knockouts. Mojica, 146.4 lbs of West Palm Beach , FL is 17-6-2.
Raymond Ford remained undefeated with a 3rd round stoppage over Rafael Reyes in a featherweight bout.
In round one, Ford dropped Reyes with a straight left. In round three, it was another left that sent Reyes to the canvas. Ford then landed about 12 unanswered punches, and the fight was stopped at 1:26.
Ford, 125.8 lbs of Camden, NJ is 7-0 with three knockouts. Reyes, 123 lbs of Clovis, MX is 18-11.
Arthur Biyarslanov stopped Juan Jose Martinez in round one of a scheduled six-round super lightweight fight.
Biyarslanov dropped Martinez with a right hook to the side of the head and the fight was stopped at 59 seconds.
Biyarslanov, 141 lbs of Toronto, CAN is7-0 with six knockouts. Martinez, 141.8 lbs of Mexico City is 28-10.