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  David Benavidez And Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez   Thomas J. Henry was among the sponsors of another major night of boxing in Las Vegas as fans packed T-Mobile Arena for a high-profile Cinco de Mayo weekend showdown headlined by David Benavidez and Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez. The event delivered the kind of high-stakes action and championship atmosphere that has made boxing one of the most compelling spectacles in sports.   In the evening’s headline bout, Benavidez defeated Ramirez by sixth-round knockout to become the unified WBA and WBO cruiserweight world champion. According to Premier Boxing Champions, Benavidez dropped Ramirez twice before the fight was stopped at 2:59 of the sixth round, capping one of the weekend’s biggest performances. For Thomas J. Henry, the sponsorship reflected a natural connection to a sport built on resilience, discipline, preparation and performance under pressure. Those same qualities have long been associated with his career and public p...

  Mario Barrios With Thomas J Henry & Dr Elena Alvarez-Westwood Texas trial attorney Thomas J. Henry was in Las Vegas, as a sponsor of WBC welterweight titleholder Mario Barrios who faced Ryan Garcia at the T Mobile Arena.     Thomas J. Henry’s support of Barrios was not a one-night endorsement but rather has been a multi-year partnership that has followed the San Antonio native through major bouts, training camps, and headline moments, rooted in a shared view of what it takes to win: preparation, focus, resilience, and performance under pressure.   The February matchup was billed as “The Ring: High Stakes,” pairing two fighters with comparable professional résumés and knockout power. The event was set for T Mobile Arena, with ticketing promoted through AXS, and broadcast coverage on DAZN.     For Henry, the connection is clear - Like elite fighters, trial lawyers train relentlessly for a single high stakes moment, then step into an arena...

  Ruben Herrera With Mario Barrios And Laurie Dobson Mario Barrios And Manny Pacquiao The MGM Grand Garden Arena pulsed with electricity as Mario “El Azteca” Barrios stepped into the ring this past Saturday for one of the most high-profile fights of his career versus Manny Pacquiao, and standing firmly in his corner was renowned attorney and philanthropist Thomas J. Henry, proudly returning as Team Barrios’ official sponsor. The high-stakes bout, broadcast live around the world via Premier Boxing Champions Pay-Per-View on Prime Video, marked yet another momentous occasion in Barrios’ decorated career. With the bright lights of Las Vegas beaming down and millions watching globally, Barrios brought grit, heart, and determination to the ring - qualities that mirror the spirit of San Antonio itself. “I have always believed in Mario, not just for the warrior he is in the ring, but for the man he is outside of it,” said Thomas J. Henry following the match. “He represents something bigger...

  Thomas J. Henry And Mario "El Azteca" Barrios Gervonta “Tank” Davis, one of the biggest stars in all of boxing, put on a career-defining performance on SHOWTIME PPV from the sold-out, award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta, scoring a scintillating 11th round TKO over the previously undefeated Mario “El Azteca”Barrios to capture the WBA Super Lightweight Championship in the action-packed Premier Boxing Champions event. Watch the stoppage HERE . The main event was Barrios’ first fight under his partnership and sponsorship with Texas personal injury attorney and Philanthropist, Thomas J. Henry.  The glitz and glamour of Las Vegas was brought to Atlanta for the championship boxing match between Gervonta 'Tank' Davis and Mario 'El Azteca' Barrios. International Boxing Hall of Famer and promoter Floyd Mayweather adorned massive chains around his neck likely worth millions while coaching his protégé Davis from the side of the ring to ultimate victory. Thomas J. ...

Rashad Evans Rashad Evans celebrated his induction into the UFC Hall Of Fame at Electra Cocktail Lounge at The Palazzo in Las Vegas, Nevada the other day. Photo By: Kabik / GDP Photos / MediaPunch

Steven Marcano For the past two decades, Steven Marcano has been successful with My Lil Star Baby Products, and most recently, since 2014, Knockout Television.  The SMH Group has secured a development deal with a television network that is in over 81 million homes.This prestigious network has been tapped to air Season 4 of Knockout. According to sources, the SMH Group is casting present champions as well as boxing legends such as 1976 Olympic Gold Medalist/Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion and Heavyweight Champion Michael Spinks, to appear in Knockout. Marcano is also working on foreign distribution deals for My Lil Star Diapers, in addition to the funding being in place for his first film project, Fighting Love. During the first week of 2019, SMH has already put a minimum earning or seven figures on its' balance sheet. However, with all of the deals that Marcano is involved in, he continues to bet heavily on the back-end of projects that the group remains...

Knockout Episode By Steven Marcano With Roy Jones Jr & Floyd Mayweather Sr Steven Marcano SMH Ends 2018 With Two Multimillion Dollar Deals Entrepreneur Extraordinaire Steven Marcano is proud to announce his company SMH is closing out the 4th quarter of 2018 on a high note. The brilliant businessman assisted in closing what could potentially be a multibillion dollar deal for an entertainment icon. While that is a phenomenal accomplishment, Marcano is most ecstatic that his #1 rated television show, Knockout, is returning to the airwaves in 85 million homes in 2019 with 18 new episodes and six live events. In past seasons, boxing superstars such as Roy Jones Jr, Sugar Shane Mosley, Floyd Mayweather Sr, Ruben Gurrero, Hector Camacho Jr and Zab and Yoel Judah, have appeared on the boxing docuseries. Marcano is also reviving the docuseries Building A Brand with a new name Executive Moves co-produced by Flo Anthony and Fredro Starr. Always one step ahead of...

Sean 'diddy' Combs Sean 'diddy' Combs AKA Puff Daddy hosted a post fight party at Vanity Nightclub at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada tonight. Photo By: GDP Photos/ MediaPunch

Vasyl Lomachenko Vasyl Lomachenko at LOMACHENKO vs WALTERS at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Nevada. Photo By: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch

Jean Shafiroff With Saoul Mamby And Flo Anthony Jean Shafiroff And Gerry Cooney Retired heavyweight boxer Gerry Cooney and philanthropist Jean Shafiroff hosted a packed candlelight vigil to honor the legendary Mohammad Al who passed away on June 4th after a long struggle with Parkinson's Disease'. The event took place at Vero Cafe on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Boxer Gerry Cooney spoke movingly of his longtime friendship with Ali, calling him "loving and generous."Joining Gerry at the podium was co-host, the celebrity philanthropist Jean Shafiroff, author of the new book 'Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life By What You Give. She spoke about how much Ali did on the charity circuit, especially when he was debilitated for over 30 years by Parkinson's disease. "This handicap did not stop him from giving back, in fact it encouraged him to do more," explained Ms. Shafiroff. Also addressing the group were former...

Michael “Mickey” Tohill And Daniel Day Lewis Michael “Mickey” Tohill, Olympian and 9 Time Irish boxing champ turned celebrity personal trainer, passed away the other day in Belfast, Ireland after a long struggle with cancer. Mickey’s athletic career was a storied one, winning 573 of his 580 boxing matches and competing in the 1972 Munich Olympics, 1970 European Games and the 1969 British Empire Games. As a celebrity trainer, his client roster boasted names that included Bono, Jimmy Fallon, Liam Neeson, Director Terry George and Daniel Day Lewis, with whom he trained for the movie The Boxer where he had a cameo – he truly was one of the best at what he did. He will be interred at St. Paul’s Parrish

**** BOXING IN SIN CITY **** Floyd Mayweather Jr. Floyd Mayweather Jr. Fight Celebration was held at The REHAB Pool Party at The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada yesterday. Photo By: Erik Kabik Photography/ Retna Ltd

Chris Algieri And Manny Pacquiao Over the weekend, the Clash in Cotai 2 press tour stopped at The Venetian and The Palazzo® Las Vegas. Upon entering The Venetian, the main event fighters – Manny Pacquiao and Chris Algieri – flanked by the Top Rank Knockouts, were greeted by fans that had lined the Grand Colonnade hours before the fighters’ arrival. The fighters are on a 12-day, 27,273-mile media tour to promote the November 22, fight at the Cotai Arena in The Venetian Macao. During their stop, Pacquiao and Algieri met with Team Members of The Venetian and The Palazzo, and participated in a Q&A session in The Palazzo’s Waterfall Atrium. “I want to thank the Venetian and all the fans who came here today,” said Pacquiao to the fans who were cheering on in the Waterfall Atrium. “Please don’t miss this fight on November 22. It’s going to be a good fight.”

**** VEGAS FIGHTS **** Frankie Gomez And Lanard Lane Frankie Gomez and Lanard Lane pose during their weigh-in Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The fighters will meet tonight at the Cosmopolitan, one of three televised fights during Golden Boy Promotions debut event. Photo By: RD/ Kabik/ Retna Digital

Ray McGuire With Iran ''the Blade'' Barkley, Vito Antuofermo And  Martin Silver Georgi Vodka recently sponsored the FDNY Boxing match against the New England Law Enforcement at the Resort World Casino. The event had the famous Georgi girls holding ring cards throughout the rounds. The money was raised supports local charities. It was the first time that the FDNY fought at a casino. Photo Courtesy Of: Todd Shapiro Associates

Malcolm Goodwin Evander Holyfield Matthew Fahey Matthew Fahey along with Malcolm Goodwin, Evander Holyfield and others, attended The World Series of Boxing Presents the L.A. Matadors versus the Bangkok Elephants held at the Music Box in Los Angeles, California. Photos By: RD / Orchon / Retna Digital

Boxing Star Brad Pitt Olympic boxing contender is begging Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt to switch back to his birth name of William, so he’ll stop being teased by everyone for having the same name.The much less famous Brad Pitt is a 25-year-old heavyweight, representing Australia at the Beijing 2008 Games. And he has no intention of giving up the name he was born with, despite being taunted by rivals. He says, "I’ve always been Brad. Let him change his name." Let the battle begin !