The all-new sports-watching mecca is set to open spring 2021 Caesars Palace is proud to announce the all-new Stadia Bar, anticipated to debut spring of 2021. Stadia will offer a next-level sports viewing experience with lavish amenities, numerous large HD TVs, a menu overflowing with high-end and unique cocktail selections and more. Guests can casually hang out or catch the … [Read more...] about Caesars Palace to Introduce Stadia Bar
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U.S. Amateur Standout Troy Isley Signs Promotional Contract with Top Rank
Troy Isley, a 2017 World Championships bronze medalist, is set for the next step. Isley, a 22-year-old native of Alexandria, Va., signed a multi-year professional contract with Top Rank and will make his debut Feb. 13 on the Joe Smith Jr.-Maxim Vlasov undercard. Top Rank will co-promote Isley with Antonio Leonard Promotions. Isley’s head trainer is Kay Koroma, a longtime U.S. … [Read more...] about U.S. Amateur Standout Troy Isley Signs Promotional Contract with Top Rank
Gabriel Flores Jr. vs. Jayson Velez Tabbed as Miguel Berchelt-Oscar Valdez Co-Feature LIVE on ESPN February 20
Undefeated super featherweight standout Gabriel Flores Jr. will fight former world title challenger Jayson Velez in a 10-round tilt Saturday, Feb. 20, as the co-feature to the highly anticipated all-Mexican showdown between WBC super featherweight world champion Miguel Berchelt and former featherweight kingpin Oscar Valdez. Velez replaces former world champion … [Read more...] about Gabriel Flores Jr. vs. Jayson Velez Tabbed as Miguel Berchelt-Oscar Valdez Co-Feature LIVE on ESPN February 20
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Kattar to Air Live on ABC This Saturday, January 16
UFC will air live on ABC linear TV for the first time in history this Saturday, January 16. UFC FIGHT NIGHT: HOLLOWAY vs. KATTAR will air on ABC, live from UFC FIGHT ISLAND on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. The main card will simulcast on ABC as well as ESPN+ beginning at 3 p.m. ET. Coverage begins on ABC at 2 p.m. ET with the debut of UFC 257 Countdown: … [Read more...] about UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Kattar to Air Live on ABC This Saturday, January 16
Miguel Berchelt to Defend Super Featherweight World Title Against Oscar Valdez February 20 LIVE on ESPN
The 2021 Fight of the Year race has officially started, as Miguel Berchelt and Oscar Valdez will face off in one of the most anticipated all-Mexican fistic showdowns in years.Cancun’s Berchelt will defend his WBC super featherweight world title against Nogales native Valdez in a special Top Rank on ESPN telecast Saturday, Feb. 20. The 10-round super featherweight … [Read more...] about Miguel Berchelt to Defend Super Featherweight World Title Against Oscar Valdez February 20 LIVE on ESPN
Artur Beterbiev-Adam Deines Light Heavyweight World Title Bout Postponed Due to COVID-19 Diagnosis
WBC/IBF light heavyweight world champion Artur Beterbiev has been forced to postpone his title defense against Adam Deines — scheduled for Jan. 30 at VTB Arena in Moscow, Russia — after being diagnosed with COVID-19.Beterbiev and Deines were originally scheduled to fight Oct. 23, but Beterbiev suffered a rib injury in training. Information about the rescheduled … [Read more...] about Artur Beterbiev-Adam Deines Light Heavyweight World Title Bout Postponed Due to COVID-19 Diagnosis
Joe Smith Jr. to Battle Maxim Vlasov for Light Heavyweight World Title February 13 on ESPN
Light heavyweight contender Joe “The Beast” Smith Jr., the consummate everyman, spent more than a decade as a union laborer on Long Island. He now owns and operates a tree service business, chopping and trimming trees when he’s not training.At 31 years old, this far-from-average Joe will battle Russian veteran Maxim Vlasov for the vacant WBO light heavyweight world … [Read more...] about Joe Smith Jr. to Battle Maxim Vlasov for Light Heavyweight World Title February 13 on ESPN
Stevenson Dominates Toka Kahn Clary; Masayoshi Nakatani stops Felix Verdejo in Co-Feature at MGM Grand Las Vegas
The sensational Shakur Stevenson played the role of headliner and shined. Stevenson, the former featherweight world champion, secured a 10-round unanimous decision over veteran Toka Kahn Clary in the junior lightweight main event Saturday from the MGM Grand Las Vegas Bubble. Stevenson (15-0, 8 KOs), the WBO No. 1 junior lightweight contender, has a title shot … [Read more...] about Stevenson Dominates Toka Kahn Clary; Masayoshi Nakatani stops Felix Verdejo in Co-Feature at MGM Grand Las Vegas
Super Middleweight Sensation Edgar Berlanga to Face Ulises Sierra at MGM Grand in Las Vegas Dec. 12
Super middleweight wrecking ball Edgar “The Chosen One” Berlanga has been “The Perfect One” thus far, knocking out all 15 of his professional opponents in the first round. Berlanga puts perfection on the line Saturday, Dec. 12, when he fights Ulises Sierra in an eight-round showdown from MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Berlanga-Sierra will open the ESPN-televised … [Read more...] about Super Middleweight Sensation Edgar Berlanga to Face Ulises Sierra at MGM Grand in Las Vegas Dec. 12
Invited Guests Attend Top Rank Boxing at MGM Grand
With the approval of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, 100 invited guests were given the opportunity to attend the most recent Top Rank Boxing event inside the MGM Grand Conference Center's Grand Ballroom. Under a pilot test of MGM Resorts’ "Convene with Confidence” plan for sports and entertainment – these invited guests participated in a multi-layered … [Read more...] about Invited Guests Attend Top Rank Boxing at MGM Grand