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Evan Holyfield And Cassius Chaney Both Return To The Ring on Dec. 12

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EVAN HOLYFIELD (4-0, 3 KOs) talks about his training camp, return to the ring against Donnis Reed in Jonesboro, GA, his dad and Holyfield-Tyson 3.

“I am with a whole new training staff right now, back down in Atlanta where I came up through the amateur ranks, with my former trainers and a new addition of Mark Breland.… read full article “Evan Holyfield And Cassius Chaney Both Return To The Ring on Dec. 12”

Exclusive Interview With Cassius Chaney: The Best Heavyweight In The World? Myself!”

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Looking very much like a 1970s heavyweight (albeit much bigger at 6’6″) with his afro hairstyle, Cassius Chaney (named after Cassius Clay) is, as he says himself, a “sleeper.” Talented and aiming to improve in each and every fight, the 33-year-old who is now based in Miami had his first fight of 2020 this past Friday, when he stopped an out of shape Chauncy Welliver in four rounds.… read full article “Exclusive Interview With Cassius Chaney: The Best Heavyweight In The World? Myself!””

Cassius Chaney Stops A Grossly Overweight Chauncy Welliver In Four – Boxing Results

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Last night in Florida, unbeaten heavyweight hope Cassius Chaney picked up his first win of the year by stopping veteran Chauncy Welliver in four rounds. But as pleased as 33 year old Chaney will be at having been able to fight and win in 2020, the big – as in BIG – talking point regarding last night’s fight was Welliver’s physical appearance.… read full article “Cassius Chaney Stops A Grossly Overweight Chauncy Welliver In Four – Boxing Results”

Major Heavyweight Fight Announced for Thanksgiving Eve Boxing

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Boston Boxing Promotions has announced the addition of undefeated heavyweight Cassius Chaney (17-0, 11 KO’s) to the Thanksgiving Eve Boxing Spectacular at the Castleton in Windham, New Hampshire on Wednesday, November 27th. Chaney will take on Oklahoma’s Nick Jones (7-2, 5 KO’s) in a scheduled eight-round fight.… read full article “Major Heavyweight Fight Announced for Thanksgiving Eve Boxing”

Sullivan Barrera fights Seanie Monaghan; Cassius Chaney re-inks with Main Events

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Undefeated heavyweight prospect Cassius Chaney has re-upped with his long-time promoter Main Events. Now 13-0 with 7 KOs, Chaney signed with the Totowa, New Jersey-based promoter before making his pro debut on April 17, 2015. His next bout, the first under his new promotional contract, will be streamed live as part of the November 3 edition of the Golden Boy Fight Night series on Facebook from The Aviator in Brooklyn, which will be headlined by Sullivan Barrera versus “Irish” Seanie Monaghan.… read full article “Sullivan Barrera fights Seanie Monaghan; Cassius Chaney re-inks with Main Events”

Cassius Chaney vs. Tim Washington on Kovalev-Mikhalkin card on 3/3

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After leaving his home town of Baltimore, Maryland at the age of 13, and rolling up more miles than he cares to count as a collegiate athlete and professional boxer, Cassius Chaney (11-0, 8 KOs) has finally come home.

Undefeated heavyweight Chaney now lives and trains in Baltimore. He spent four years as a standout scholarship basketball star at the University of New Haven in Connecticut. His switch to professional boxing after earning a degree in sports management took Chaney from Florida to England for bouts, and as a sparring partner for Tyson and Hughie Fury and other top heavyweights.

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Cassius Chaney Ready for the Next Test

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As hometown favorite Cassius Chaney (9-0, 5 KOs) prepares to face Michigan native Juan Goode (8-4, 6 KOs) on the non-televised undercard of the next installment of Mohegan Sun’s Rising Stars Boxing Series on April 15 at the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun, he will once again work with world-renowned trainer, John David Jackson.

This will be Chaney and Jackson’s third straight fight together. Their first fight was on the premiere of the Rising Stars Boxing Series in November of 2016. Chaney stopped veteran heavyweight Carlos Sandoval in the second round. Their next fight was last month at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In Philly, Chaney faced Tommy Washington, Jr. of Lansing, Michigan and Cassius earned a six-round majority decision victory over Washington.

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Cassius Chaney preparing for Carlos Sandoval

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When heavyweight Cassius Chaney (7-0, 4 KOs) returns to the ring on Nov. 26 to face veteran Carlos Sandoval (10-10-1, 7 KOs) on the undercard of premiere event for the Mohegan Sun’s Rising Stars on November 26 it will be the first fight working with his new trainer, John David Jackson.

The four-round fight with Sandoval will also be the first for Chaney since he underwent shoulder surgery over the summer. After he received the green light from his doctors to return to the ring, the 29-year old from New London, Connecticut headed to Oxnard, California to begin his first training camp with world-renowned trainer and former world champion John David Jackson. Jackson is best-known as the trainer for WBO, WBA and IBF Light Heavyweight World Champion Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev.

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Main Events Presents Mohegan Sun’s Rising Stars

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Mohegan Sun and Main Events are proud to announce the pilot event of a new boxing series entitled “Mohegan Sun’s Rising Stars Boxing Series” which will debut on November 26 at the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. The series will be presented by Mohegan Sun and Main Events and feature boxing prospects from New England and around the world. Tickets start at $50 and are available now through Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun box office.

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Cassius Chaney: Life Lessons from NBA Star Baker

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New London, CT: When heavyweight prospect Cassius Chaney steps into the ring on July 25, 2015 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada to face Edward Ramirez, in addition to his trainer Peter Manfredo, he will have his long-time mentor former NBA star Vin Baker in his corner. Baker has been Chaney’s mentor for more than ten years and their bond continues to grow stronger as Chaney seeks navigate the rough waters of professional boxing.

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