Split-T Management’s Raquel Miller wins WBA Interim Super Welterweight Championship

NEW YORK (November 26, 2019)–Saturday night in Quebec City, Split-T Management’s Raquel Miller captured the WBA Interim Super Welterweight world championship with a 10-round unanimous decision over Alma Ibarra.

Miller of San Francisco controlled the action and kept the previously undefeated Ibarra at bay and won by scores of 99-91 and 98-92 twice.
With the win, the fighter known as “Pretty Beast” raises her perfect mark to 10-0. 

Miller could now look towards bouts with WBA World champion Hanna Gabriels as well as Hannah Rankin and former super middleweight champion Maricela Cornejo. 

“It was a good fight.  Alma was tough, and it was a good fight.  I fought well, now I will look at the fight, and see what I could have done better.  I was dominant as I won most of the rounds.  I took this fight at the last minute, so I am happy with the fight and the result,” said Miller.

“I want to thank everyone who has and does support me.  There is more to come.  I just want to tell everyone that they can push for their dreams and don’t take no as an answer.”

Miller is promoted by DiBella Entertainment.

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Split-T Management’s Raquel “Pretty Beast” Miller Vies for WBA Interim Super Welterweight World Championship On Saturday Against undefeated Alma Ibarra in Quebec City

NEW YORK (November 22, 2019)–Saturday night at the Centre Videotron in Quebec City, Canada, Split-T Management’s Raquel Miller will take on Alma Ibarra for the WBA Interim Super Welterweight Title.

Miller of San Francisco is 9-0 with four knockouts, and will be looking to add another belt to her collection that already includes the NABF Middleweight title that she won in her last bout on May 18th with a 7th round stoppage over Erin Toughill.

Miller, who was a 2012 Olympic alternate, will be looking for her 3rd victory of 2019, and with a win, Miller could be in line for a major bout as 2020 commences.

Ibarra of Monterrey, Mexico is also undefeated as her resume reads 7-0 with four knockouts. Ibarra, who will be moving up from welterweight, spent most of her career at super welterweight where she gained a win over undefeated Erika Jeanette Hernandez (4-0-1). In her last bout, Ibarra moved down to welterweight and stopped Paty Ramirez in five rounds on March 29th in Mexico.

Miller was 153.8 lbs at Friday’s weigh-in. Ibarra was 150.6 lbs.

Miller is promoted by DiBella Entertainment.




Split-T Management’s Holmes, Miller and Dixon Get Big Wins on Saturday Night

NEW YORK (May 20, 2019) –Three cites, three wins for Split-T Management fighters this past Saturday night as Ardreal Holmes and Raquel Miller remained undefeated while Carlos Dixon scored a big knockout in his hometown.

Holmes went to 9-0 with a six-round unanimous decision over veteran Lanardo Tyner in Dearborn, Michigan.

The 24 year-old Holmes of Flint, Michigan was systematic in winning by shutout tallies on two cards at 60-54 and 58-56 to raise the former amateur star’s record to 9-0.

Miller moved a step closer to winning a world championship as she captured the NABF Middleweight title with a 7th round stoppage over Erin Toughill in Hawaiian Gardens, California.

Miller of San Francisco knocked Toughill down in the 1st round with a body shot, and then she dropped Toughill with a vicious combination that was punctuated by a nasty left hook in the 7th round that sent Toughill to the canvas. Toughill got up, but was in no condition to continue, and the bout was stopped at 1:01.

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With the win, the fighter dubbed “Pretty Beast” is now 9-0 with four knockouts.

Also on Saturday night in Louisville, Kentucky, 22 year-old super bantamweight, Carlos Dixon stopped Jeno Tonte in the 2nd round of their scheduled six-round bout.

With the win over the 17 fight veteran, Dixon of Louisville, is now 8-1 with six knockouts.

Holmes and Miller are promoted by DiBella Entertainment.




Split-T Management’s Ardreal Holmes, Raquel Miller and Carlos Dixon in action this weekend

NEW YORK (May 16, 2019) –Three members of the Split-T Management stable will be in action across the United States this weekend.

Undefeated super welterweight Ardreal Holmes takes on Lanardo Tyner in Dearborn, Michigan on Saturday; undefeated middleweight Raquel “Pretty Beast” Miller battles veteran Erin Toughill on Saturday night in Hawaiian Gardens, California; ; Also on Saturday, super featherweight Carlos Dixon will be in action against Jeno Tonte.

Holmes of Flint, Michigan has a record of 8-0 with four knockouts The 24 year-old Holmes.was the number-one welterweight in the US, had an outstanding amateur career that culminated in reaching the finals of the Olympic trials.

Holmes competed in over 80 amateur fights and won several major tournaments including the 2015 USA National Elite Championship.

Holmes also competed in several major international tournaments. In March 2016, he competed in the World Series of Boxing and scored a sensational knockout over Cyrus Patterson of Great Britain.

In Tyner, he has facing his most experienced foe who has wins over Gilbert Venegas (9-2-2), Antwone Smith (18-1-1), former world champion Vivian Harris (29-6-1), former world title challenger Charles Hatley (17-0-1), Tyrese Hendrix (21-3-1), Luis Eduardo Florez (22-5-2) and Cortez Chambliss (4-0).

Miller of San Francisco has a record of 8-0 with three knockouts, will be looking to continue her winning ways against the battle tested Toughill (7-4-1). Toughill has battles Maricela Cornejo and Laila Ali.

Dixon, 22 years of Louisville has a record of 7-1 with five knockouts, takes on Tonte of Keckskmet, Hungary in an eight-round bout.

Tonte has a record of 9-7 with eight knockouts. Tonte will be making his 6th fight on American soil, and Dixon will be looking to solidify himself as a prospect in the 122-pound division.

Miller and Holmes are promoted by DiBella Entertainment.




Split-T Management goes 6 for 6 this past weekend

New York, NY (July 18, 2018)–It was a perfect weekend for Split-T Management, as six members of Boxing’s deepest management stable remained undefeated with impressive victories.

Teofimo Lopez announced himself to the lightweight division with an impressive 6th round stoppage over William Silva.

The bout, which was the co-feature bout on ESPN, took place on Saturday night at The Lakefront Arena in New Orleans.

Despite breaking his hand, Lopez was dominating in taking out Silva, who came into the fight with a 25-1 record. Silva, who had never been knocked down in his career, hit the canvas three times, including the end which came 15 seconds into the 6th frame.

Lopez is now 10-0 with eight knockouts

2016 U.S. Olympian Charles Conwell (8-0, 6 KOs) was equally as impressive by stopping Travis Scott in the 2nd round of their junior middleweight bout.

In a bout which was supposed to be a step-up contest for Conwell, saw the undefeated Cleveland native land a perfect left hook to the body that sent Scott down for the ten-count in the 2nd stanza.

Undefeated and world ranked Erick De Leon showed guts and heart to win a 10-round unanimous decision over Adrian Young in a super featherweight bout.

DeLeon dislocated his shoulder when he fell in the 1st round, and then came back to dominate and win the remaining nine rounds, with final scores of 98-91 and 97-92 twice.

De Leon was able to fight on despite the severity of the shoulder injury which required hospitalization following the fight.

De Leon of Detroit remains undefeated at 18-0-1. Young Los Mochis, MEX falls to 25-5-2.

Also in New Orleans,super middleweight Tyler Howard of Crossville, Tennessee made it 15-0 with 10 knockouts by registering a 2nd round stoppage over Javier Frazier.

Raquel Miller remained undefeated by winning a six-round unanimous decision over Tifffany Woodard in a middleweight bout. The fight took place at the Fairmont Hotel in Miller’s hometown of San Francisco.

Miller won by shutout scores of 60-54 on all cards to raise her unblemished mark of to 7-0.

Anthony Barnes won a six-round majority decision over Dwayne Williams at The Motor City Casino in Barnes’ hometown of Detroit.

Barnes is now 11-0.

“It was a great weekend for Split-T Management. I am proud of these six fighters. They all rose to the occasion, and stayed undefeated. It shows the type athletes that we manage, and we look forward to many more weekends like this and continued success for the future,” said David McWater, CEO of Split-T Manager.

ABOUT SPLIT-T MANAGEMENT

Headed by David McWater, Split-T Management has amassed one of the top stables in boxing.

Their impressive roster includes:

World Rated Contenders

IBF Super Lightweight Mandatory Title Challenger Ivan Baranchyk

Welterweight “The New” Ray Robinson

Former Bantamweight Title Challenger Antonio Nieves

2016 Olympians

Lightweight Teofimo Lopez

Junior Middleweight Charles Conwell

Bantamweight Antonio Vargas

Undefeated Prospects

Heavyweights: Stephen Shaw, Marcus Carter, Yegor Plevako

Cruiserweights: Joshua Temple, “Mighty” Joe Jones

Light Heavyweights: Joseph Williams, Bortirali Mamajonov

Super Middleweights: Isiah Steen, DeAndre Ware, Isiah Jones, Anthony Barnes, Tyler Howard

Middleweights: Marquis Moore, Raquel Miller

Junior Middleweights: Ardreal Holmes, Hurshidbek Normatov, Fred Wilson, Jr.

Welterweight’s Janelson Bocachica, Poindexter Knight, Mark Dawson, Boubacar Sylla, Brian Ceballo

Junior Lightweight: Erick De Leon




Split-T Management to display 6 Premier fighters this weekend

New York, NY (July 13, 2018)–Boxing’s deepest management stable, David McWater’s Split-T Management will be showcasing six talented fighters throughout the United States.

On Saturday at The Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, four members will appear on a a nationally televised event. In the televised co-feature on ESPN (7 PM ET), 2016 Olympian from Honduras, Teofimo Lopez (134.9 lbs) (9-0, 7 KOs) will take on William Silva (25-1, 14 KOs) in a 10-round lightweight bout. This is a bout that will springboard Lopez into the mix with the top lightweights in the world.

Three fighters will be showcased on ESPN+ (4:30 PM ET) as 2016 U.S. Olympian, Charles Conwell (153.4 lbs) (7-0, 5 KOs) battles Travis Scott (19-3, 5 KOs) in a 6-round junior middleweight bout. Undefeated super featherweight Erick De Leon (132.5 lbs)(17-0-1, 10 KOs) of Detroit fights Mexican power puncher Adrian Young (25-4-2, 19 KOs) in a 10-round bout. Also undefeated super middleweight Tyler Howard (164.9 lbs) (14-0, 9 KOs) battles Javier Frazier (8-3-1, 4 KOs) in a six-round bout.

Also on Saturday at San Francisco’s Fairmont Hotel, undefeated middleweight Raquel “Pretty Beast” Miller (160 lbs) (6-0, 3 KOs) will fight 17 fight veteran Tiffany Woodard in a six-round bout.

The action kicks off on Friday night when undefeated super middleweight Anthony Barnes (10-0, 8 KOs) takes on Dwayne Williams in a six-round bout at The Motor City Casino in Detroit.

“I am excited about the continued success of our clients. They are all outstanding fighters and people. This shows the growth that they are all having as we have 6 terrific fighters being showcased throughout the country in the span of 24 hours,” said Split-T Management CEO, David McWater.

ABOUT SPLIT-T MANAGEMENT

Headed by David McWater, Split-T Management has amassed one of the top stables in boxing.

Their impressive roster includes:

World Rated Contenders

IBF Super Lightweight Mandatory Title Challenger Ivan Baranchyk

Welterweight “The New” Ray Robinson

Former Bantamweight Title Challenger Antonio Nieves

2016 Olympians

Lightweight Teofimo Lopez

Junior Middleweight Charles Conwell

Bantamweight Antonio Vargas

Undefeated Prospects

Heavyweights: Stephen Shaw, Marcus Carter, Yegor Plevako

Cruiserweights: Joshua Temple, “Mighty” Joe Jones

Light Heavyweights: Joseph Williams, Bortirali Mamajonov

Super Middleweights: Isiah Steen, DeAndre Ware, Isiah Jones, Anthony Barnes, Tyler Howard

Middleweights: Marquis Moore, Raquel Miller

Junior Middleweights: Ardreal Holmes, Hurshidbek Normatov, Fred Wilson, Jr.

Welterweight’s Janelson Bocachica, Poindexter Knight, Mark Dawson, Boubacar Sylla, Brian Ceballo

Junior Lightweight: Erick De Leon




Raquel “Pretty Beast” Miller makes homecoming Tomorrow night in San Francisco

New York, NY (July 13, 2018)-On Saturday night, middleweight, Raquel “Pretty Beast” Miller (6-0, 3 KOs) scraps with 17 fight veteran Tiffany Woodard in a middleweight bout scheduled for six-rounds at the Fairmont Hotel in Miller’s native San Francisco.

“I am so excited to be back home, and back in the ring so quickly,” said Miller, who just scored her 6th victory just three weeks ago. “I thank my amazing team of Split-T Management and DiBella Entertainment as well as my manager, trainers and strength and conditioning coach for helping me make this happen, and I am looking forward to coming home and putting on a show for my people in San Francisco.”

Miller is managed by Split-T Management and promoted by DiBella Entertainment

ABOUT SPLIT-T MANAGEMENT

Headed by David McWater, Split-T Management has amassed one of the top stables in boxing.

Their impressive roster includes:

World Rated Contenders

IBF Super Lightweight Mandatory Title Challenger Ivan Baranchyk

Welterweight “The New” Ray Robinson

Former Bantamweight Title Challenger Antonio Nieves

2016 Olympians

Lightweight Teofimo Lopez

Junior Middleweight Charles Conwell

Bantamweight Antonio Vargas

Undefeated Prospects

Heavyweights: Stephen Shaw, Marcus Carter, Yegor Plevako

Cruiserweights: Joshua Temple, “Mighty” Joe Jones

Light Heavyweights: Joseph Williams, Bortirali Mamajonov

Super Middleweights: Isiah Steen, DeAndre Ware, Isiah Jones, Anthony Barnes, Tyler Howard

Middleweights: Marquis Moore, Raquel Miller

Junior Middleweights: Ardreal Holmes, Hurshidbek Normatov, Fred Wilson, Jr.

Welterweight’s Janelson Bocachica, Poindexter Knight, Mark Dawson, Boubacar Sylla, Brian Ceballo

Junior Lightweight: Erick De Leon




RAQUEL “THE PRETTY BEAST” MILLER REMAINS PREFECT WIN UNANIMOUS DECISION OVER SZILVIA SZABADOS IN QUEENS, NEW YORK

New York, NY (June 22, 2018)-Raquel Miller kept her prefect record intact with a six-round unanimous decision over Szilvia Szabados in a middleweight bout at the Melrose Ballroom in Queens, New York.

Miller stunned and hurt Szabados throughout the contest. Miller, who was making her New York City debut showed her versatility by featuring a diverse arsenal of punches with both hands.

Miller handled the former world-title challenger with ease as she won by shutout scores of 60-54 on all cards.

Miller wore a ring outfit that paid homage to the movie Black Panther.

The 2012 United States Olympic Alternate, Miller continued her dominance as a professional as her record soared to 6-0.

“I enjoyed myself in there last night and it felt good to be back in action,” said Miller. “I felt strong, and I felt like that I had a solid performance. My opponent was tough and I was happy to get the rounds in. Fighting under the DiBella Entertainment banner is very special, and I appreciated being warmly embraced by Lou DiBella himself!”

“I decided to come out as the leader of the Wakanda tribe in the movie Black Panther, Dora Milaje. I was accented in gold because I felt they represent the new age women warriors like myself. We are fierce, strong and not afraid to go to war. I love to trailblaze, and set the bar high. I’m sure we can expect to see other women coming out and joining the Wakanda tribe and I’m happy to be the leader of that movement. ”

Said Split-T Management CEO, David McWater, “After being off for 8 months, I was more than happy with her performance. Going in, I wanted to see how she performed with Szilvia Szabados as compared to how Clarrissa Shields performed and Raquel definitely looked better.”




RAQUEL “THE PRETTY BEAST” MILLER IN ACTION TONIGHT NIGHT IN QUEENS, NEW YORK

New York, NY (June 21, 2018)-TONIGHT, undefeated middleweight Raquel “The Pretty Beast” Miller will be back in action when she takes on Szilvia Szabados at The Melrose Ballroom in Queens, New York.

Miller (5-0, 3 KO’s) of San Francisco, weighed in at a 159.8 lbs while Szabados tipped the scales at 154.8 lbs.

Miller is managed by Split-T Management.

“I’m excited to make my New York City debut,” said Miller. “I’m thankful for David McWater and DiBella Entertainment for giving me the opportunity for bringing me 1 step closer to the title. It’s great to be with a promoter like Lou DiBella who has a strong commitment to women’s boxing .”

Miller was an U.S. Olympic Alternate as she lost a close split decision to Claressa Shields in the finals of the Olympic Trials.

“I’m excited to be in this journey with Raquel, the best female fighter Pound for Pound and she is ready to start collecting titles,” said Split-T Management CEO, David McWater.

Miler is promoted my DiBella Entertainment.

ABOUT SPLIT-T MANAGEMENT

Headed by David McWater, Split-T Management has amassed one of the top stables in boxing.

Their impressive roster includes:

World Rated Contenders

IBF Super Lightweight Mandatory Title Challenger Ivan Baranchyk

Welterweight “The New” Ray Robinson

Former Bantamweight Title Challenger Antonio Nieves

2016 Olympians

Lightweight Teofimo Lopez

Junior Middleweight Charles Conwell

Bantamweight Antonio Vargas

Undefeated Prospects

Heavyweights: Stephen Shaw, Marcus Carter, Yegor Plevako

Cruiserweights: Joshua Temple, “Mighty” Joe Jones

Light Heavyweights: Joseph Williams, Bortirali Mamajonov

Super Middleweights: Isiah Steen, DeAndre Ware, Isiah Jones

Middleweights: Marquis Moore, Raquel Miller

Junior Middleweights: Ardreal Holmes, Hurshidbek Normatov, Fred Wilson, Jr.

Welterweight’s Janelson Bocachica, Poindexter Knight, Mark Dawson, Boubacar Sylla, Brian Ceballo

Junior Lightweight: Erick De Leon