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Jonathan Alonso opened up the webcast with a six-round decision win over Ricardo Maldonado (5-5, 1KO). Scores were 60-54 (twice) and 59-55 in favor of Alonso (8-0, 4KOs)
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Jonathan Alonso opened up the webcast with a six-round decision win over Ricardo Maldonado (5-5, 1KO). Scores were 60-54 (twice) and 59-55 in favor of Alonso (8-0, 4KOs)

New York, NY - On Wednesday night, DiBella Entertainment staged another installment of its popular Broadway Boxing series at New York City's famed B.B. King Blues Club and Grill in midtown Manhattan in front of a passionate and lively crowd. Headlining the card was undefeated Bronx junior welterweight prospect Louis Cruz in his ring return following a 10-month absence related to a hand injury.

(NEW YORK, NY) - New York, NY - DiBella Entertainment staged a thrilling eight-bout night of boxing at the famed BB King Blues Club and Grill, in New York City's Times Square, showcasing highly talented up-and-coming prospects in front a packed house of feverish fans. Headlining the card in his US debut was Ecuador's world-ranked welterweight contender Erick Bone, 145¼, 14-1 (8 KOs), now living in New York. Facing him was New York staple and veteran trial horse Francisco "El Gato" Figueroa, 146¾, 20-7-1 (13 KOs), of Bronx, who did his best to show Bone a few old school tricks and counter shots. Bone took his time finding the best opportunities to land his leather, slowly breaking Figueroa down to the body. Bone moved his attack upstairs as the rounds went and in the fifth frame, Bone hurt Figueroa with a combination to the head and trapped him against the ropes. With Bone unloading a barrage, Figueroa was not throwing back, resulting in the referee stopping the bout at the 2:40 mark.

Louis Cruz (5-0) vs Bryan Acaba (3-4) - Cruz continued his winning streak in easy fashion over the very tough Bryan Acaba. Cruz contolloed the action in the 1st round keeping Acaba at bay with his boxing ability. In the 2nd he staggered Acaba with the uppercut but Acaba did not go down, even though it could have been ruled that way since he was held up by the ropes. Cruz continued his assault until he finally knocked him out on his feet with a nasty right hand at the 1:24 mark of round 2.

New York, NY - Earlier tonight, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's SMS Promotions and Lou DiBella's DiBella Entertainment presented an exciting seven-bout card before a loud and vibrant crowd at the beautiful Resorts World Casino in Jamaica, Queens. Hot 97's DJ Carmelo created a party-like atmosphere mixing it up from the DJ booth and the special Monday night of boxing also featured three separate live performances from three of 50's G-Unit rap artists including Tony Yayo. Headlining the card was SMS promoted undefeated junior lightweight contender Mark Davis taking on the always-dangerous Carlos Vinan.

New York, NY - Lou DiBella and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and have officially announced the signing of Brooklyn's former amateur star, and now undefeated professional, Shemuel "The Chosen One" Pagan (2-0, 1KO) to an exclusive co-promotional agreement. Pagan is set to make his promotional debut on the DiBella Entertainment and SMS Promotions-promoted card on September 16, at Resorts World Casino NYC in Jamaica, Queens. "Shemuel has natural talent. His defensive skills match his offense, which allows him to effectively connect his punches and evade his opponents. We know that he will make it into that elite group of fighters and I'm excited to have the chance to be a part of his legacy," said 50 Cent.