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Fire Fist Boxing’s Falcao and Coyle retain NABA titles in Orlando

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Fire Fist Boxing’s Falcao and Coyle retain NABA titles in Orlando | Boxen247.com

Fire Fist Boxing’s Falcao and Coyle retain NABA titles in Orlando | Boxen247.com

Super middleweight Yamaguchi “The Problem” Falcao and middleweight Connor “The Kid” Coyle successfully defended their NABA championships with impressive stoppage victories Sunday, December 11 at the Caribe Royale in Orlando.

The card was promoted by Boxlab Promotions. Falcao and Coyle are promoted by Fire Fist Boxing Promotions.

Fighting as part of the annual WBA KO Drugs card, Falcao faced Ernest Amuzu to open a televised tripleheader on CBS Sports Network.

Falcao, a native Brazil who resides in Florida, fought aggressively from the opening bell. The 34-year-old southpaw tagged Amuzu with crisp combinations and scored a knockdown towards the end of the second round. Amuzu tried to work behind his jab and a high guard but was mostly unsuccessful. The WBC’s 8th rated contender, Falcao continued to dictate the fight with an impressive offensive arsenal and scored a second knockdown with a body shot in round seven.

Amuzu made it to his feet but was unable to continue.

The official time of stoppage was 49 seconds.

Falcao, who has repeatedly made it known he’ll fight any champion or contender in the 168 pound division, improved to 24-1-1 with 10 KO’s. Amuzu slips to 26-8 (22 KO’s).

Fire Fist Boxing’s Falcao and Coyle retain NABA titles in Orlando | Boxen247.com
Residing in Derry Northern Ireland and training out of Pinellas Park, FL, Coyle battled veteran Sladan Janjanian of Bosnia. Coyle found a home early and often for jabs and body shots. Janjanian tried to throw off Coyle by clowning around and waiving him in but didn’t succeed. Round after round, Coyle consistently peppered Janjanian with clean shots, forcing him to take a knee in the seventh. A knockout appeared imminent but Janjanian survived the round.
Before the start of the eighth, Janjanian’s corner notified the referee their fighter was unable to continue.
Coyle, the WBA’s 9th rated middleweight, is now 18-0 with 8 knockouts while Janjanian falls to 34-14 (24 KO’s).
“Yama and Connor both impressed last night on the WBA KO Drugs card,” said their promoter, Jody Caliguire of Fire Fist Boxing Promotions. “Its well known throughout the sport that Yama’s been ready for any top fighter. We’ve received some promising calls the last few days and believe we’ll finally get the opportunity Yama’s been wanting the last five-plus years. Connor deserves credit as well for remaining calm against an experienced veteran who tried time and time again to throw him off. He laid a beating on Janjanian and is ready to step up for a big fight in 2023.”

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Falcao & Coyle looking to shine at WBA KO Drugs Fight Night

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Falcao & Coyle looking to shine at WBA KO Drugs Fight Night | Boxen247.com

Falcao & Coyle looking to shine at WBA KO Drugs Fight Night | Boxen247.com

Fire Fist Boxing Promotions stablemates Yamaguchi “The Problem” Falcao and Connor “The Kid” Coyle will defend their NABA titles Sunday, December 11 at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, FL as part of the World Boxing Association (WBA) KO Drugs card.

The card precedes the WBA’s annual convention and tickets are on sale at ticketmaster.com. Doors open at 3 pm and the first fight beings at 4.

Falcao puts his belt on the line against knockout artist Ernest Amuzu, 26-7 (22 KO’s), in a ten round contest. Falcao, who has an outstanding 23-1-1 record with 9 knockouts, became the NABA champion earlier this year when he defeated Damian Bonelli at the Caribe Royale. He is also rated 8th in the world by the WBC.

“Yama understands the importance of this fight,” said his promoter Jody Caliguire of Fire Fist Boxing Promotions. “The WBA Convention and KO Drugs fight card are big events, so an impressive victory against Amuzu could help lead to bigger opportunities in the immediate future.”

Falcao-Amuzu opens the televised portion of the card at 7 pm et on CBS Sports Network.

Coyle, 17-0 (7 KO’s), risks his NABA middleweight crown in a ten rounder versus veteran Sladan Janjanin, 34-13 (24 KO’s). Ranked #10 by the WBA, Coyle is inching closer to a big fight on the world stage.

“As the boxing world knows, Connor was going to face Felix Cash as part of a huge event in October but the card was cancelled,” said Caliguire. “If Connor takes care of business against Janjanin, we’re looking to match him with a top ranked opponent next year.”

Coyle-Janjanian takes place prior to the CBS Sports Network telecast.

Both fighters train out of Pinellas Park, FL under Florida Boxing Hall of Famer Jim McLaughlin.

The WBA KO Drugs Fight Night is promoted by Boxlab Promotions and features nine title bouts.

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Yamaguchi Falcao faces Ernest Amuzu in Orlando on December 11

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Yamaguchi Falcao faces Ernest Amuzu in Orlando on December 11 | Boxen247.com

Yamaguchi Falcao faces Ernest Amuzu in Orlando on December 11 | Boxen247.com

NABA super middleweight champion Yamaguchi “The Problem” Falcao will defend his title against heavy-handed Ernest Amuzu, on Sunday, December 11 at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, FL.

The fight takes place as part of the WBA KO Drugs card, which precedes their annual convention. Tickets from $40 are on sale at Ticketmaster.com and the card airs live on CBS Sports Network at 7 PM eastern.

Doors open at 4 pm and the opening bell will sound at 5.

Fighting out of Florida by way of Brazil, Falcao’s 23-1-1 with 9 knockouts. The skilled southpaw is the current NABA and WBC Latino champion. He’s ranked 8th in the world by the WBC and is one of boxing’s most avoided fighters. On October 29, Falcao retained his NABA and WBC Latino titles with a one-sided beatdown of Alex Tehran.

Originally from Ghana but now residing in Florida, Amuzu is 26-7 with 22 wins by knockout. He’s battled several world class foes including Vijender Singh, Ievgen Khytrov and Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic.

Falcao-Amuzu is scheduled for ten rounds.

“This is Yama’s fifth fight of 2022 and I applaud Amuzu for taking the fight,” said Falcao’s promoter Jody Caliguire. We’re going to keep moving up the rankings so these top fighters will either have to fight us or vacate their belts. “I’d also like to let it be known Team Falcao immediately accepted a fight with Jaime Mungia for November 19, but they changed course on us and instead faced an overmatched opponent.

With a victory over the tough Amuzu, Falcao should move further up the rankings and would love a shot at the most dangerous champion at 168 pounds.

“David Morrell is very talented and nobody else in the division seems willing to face him,” said Caliguire. “We’d fight Morrell in his adopted hometown of Minnesota or anywhere in the world because we truly want the best!”

The card is promoted by Boxlab Promotions. Falcao is promoted by Fire Fist Boxing Promotions.

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