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The Fight going to live up to its name as Ruiz Jr and Knyba hope to be the next face of Heavyweight Boxing

Posted by Stacy Podelski on September 3, 2026 in 1495 Sports, 1495 Sports Photo Gallery, 1495 Sports TV, Boxing, Events in the Metropolitan Area, Events to Check Out

Matchroom is always known for bringing dream matches and things to get fans of the sport excited about boxing, this Friday at the Prudential Center is going to be no different.

With the face of Heavyweight boxing on the line as Oleksandr Usyk vacated his titles so he can ride to the sunset on his own terms, that opens the door wide open for guys like n Andy Ruiz Jr. and Damian Knyba.

Fans are encouraged to view the video from the press conference:

Fighters like Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury all hoping to step into that spotlight, but this Friday in Newark is just the first steps of determining the next face of the Heavyweight division.

Ruiz Jr. is coming back to the sport of boxing after a 25-month layoff after his majority draw bout against Jarrell Miller, and his journey to recovery after fracturing his hand.

Andy shared these thoughts with members of the media after the press conference:

As for Knyba, having fought with companies such as PrimeTime Pro and gaining popularity thanks to his exciting fighting style, got to be a part of some cards with Top Rank and now gets to see his name and be on a broadcast with Matchroom Boxing and going for a hopeful main event with either Joshua or Fury in the future.

Damian very popular in the New York/New Jersey area has a 2-0 record in New Jersey and is going to show off an impressive 86-inch reach with his punches, is looking to rebound after a loss to Agit Kabayel.

We also have the following photo gallery for you all to view…photos by 1495Sports:

Another familiar face to the Prudential Center on Friday is going to be Vito Mielnicki, Jr., as most fans are familiar with his exciting style of fights thanks to the fight nights that were held by Top Rank Boxing.

Mielnicki Jr. has a 5-0 record in Brick City but is going to have one of his toughest tests in Austin Williams with his overall record of 20-2-0 record.

It is going to be an epic fight night for sure with the full card listed below.

Jordan Simpson v Michael McDonald

Brooke Mullen v Bria Miller

Kashad Elliott v Jean Pierre Valencia

Dennis Thompson v Jose Casillas

Zaquin Moses v Angel Contreras

Alan Chaves v Eridson Garcia

Vito Mielnicki v Austin Williams

Andy Ruiz, Jr. v Damian Knyba

For more information on the fight night and the fighter’s fans are encouraged to follow Matchroom Boxing by clicking the link below:

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1495 Sports TV: Washington Spirit Press Conference ~ 8/30/26

Posted by 1495sports on August 31, 2026 in 1495 Sports, 1495 Sports TV, NWSL, Soccer, sports, Washington D.C. Sports, Washington Spirit, Women's Professional Soccer, Women's Soccer

Washington Spirit fans are encouraged to view the following video featuring thoughts from Paige Metayer and Sandy MacIver after the team’s 1-0 victory against Bay FC in NWSL action on 8/30/26. Video is compliments of the Washington Spirit

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Washington Spirit | Washington DC’s NWSL Women’s Soccer Team

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1495 Sports TV: New York City FC Press Conference ~ 8/29/26

Posted by 1495sports on August 30, 2026 in 1495 Sports, 1495 Sports TV, MLS, New York City FC, New York Sports, Soccer, sports

New York City FC fans are encouraged to view the following video as Forward Agustín Ojeda shares these thoughts after the team’s 1-1 draw against Toronto in MLS action on 8/29/26. Video is compliments of NYCFC

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Gotham FC extends Unbeaten Streak in Draw Against Portland

Posted by Stacy Podelski on August 29, 2026 in 1495 Sports, 1495 Sports TV, Gotham FC, New York Sports, NWHL, Soccer, sports, Women's Professional Soccer, Women's Soccer

The stars came through for both Gotham and Portland as Jaedyn Shaw and Sophia Wilson were able to show off in front of a great crowd at Sports Illustrated Stadium in a 1-1 draw.

Shaw and Wilson, a huge part of the USWNT roster were a huge part in seeing Gotham and Portland remain the Number One and Three Seeds in the NWSL standings.

Gotham got some great news though in being able to extend the unbeaten streak that they have been able to build during the month of August as the streak is now at 10 games.

The first-place team hasn’t lost since July 4, building a seven-point lead atop the NWSL standings.

Fans are encouraged to enjoy the following photo gallery from the Gotham FC v Thorns FC match by 1495 Sports:

In addition to seeing the unbeaten streak extended the franchise had a milestone moment in having Midge Purce play in her 150th regular season game played.

Some other cool facts and figures from the Gotham FC Public Relations Department include:

  • Midfielder Jaedyn Shaw scored her team-leading sixth goal of the 2026 NWSL regular season, opening the scoring with a long-range strike.
    • Shaw has recorded two goals and three assists in her last four home matches.
    • She tied Esther González for the club lead this season in goals.
  • Winger Midge Purce recorded her first assist of the 2026 NWSL regular season, setting up Shaw for Gotham FC’s opening goal.
  • Purce also made her 150th career NWSL regular season appearance, becoming the 54th player in league history to reach the milestone.
  • This was her 87th Gotham FC appearance, passing Christie Pearce for fifth in club history.

The franchise is playing well at Sports Illustrated Stadium as the ladies (13-3-6, 45 points) now owns the most points from home matches in the league, with 25.

It’ll be on the road for the next three before the team returns back to Harrison to host the Chicago Stars on September 25.

Before that happens is a trip to Denver to take on the Summit, now led by captain Lindsay Heaps. Acquired on January and is leading the team through some memorable moments thus far including seeing the team play to a 2-1 victory in where she helped with the game-winning assist.

This is the first time that Gotham is going to see Heaps, but are no strangers to Denver as these two teams clashed earlier in the season.

It’ll be fascinating to see how the team does on the road and where things are going to stand when they return to New Jersey on September 25.

For more information on Gotham FC fans are encouraged to click on the link seen here:

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1495 Sports TV: Gotham FC Press Conference ~ 8/27/26

Posted by 1495sports on August 28, 2026 in 1495 Sports, 1495 Sports TV, Gotham FC, New York Sports, NWSL, Soccer, sports, Women's Professional Soccer, Women's Soccer

Gotham FC fans are encouraged to view the following video as Midfielder and newest addition to the team Tess Boade shares these thoughts as she and the team prepare to face Portland at home on 8/28/26. Video is compliments of Gotham FC

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1495 Sports TV: New York City FC Press Conference ~ 8/27/26

Posted by Stacy Podelski on August 28, 2026 in 1495 Sports

New York City FC fans are encouraged to view the following video as Defender Mitja Ilenič shares these thoughts prior to he and the team going on the rod to face Toronto FC in MLS action on 8/29/26. Video is Compliments of NYCFC

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After an Intense Quarters Leagues Cup Ready for all Liga MX Semis

Posted by Stacy Podelski on August 27, 2026 in 1495 Sports

The Leagues Cup 2026 is a thrilling tournament so far with the Quarterfinal Round continuing to bring the passion and intensity of the sport of soccer to fans.

Austin FC and Toluca put on an impressive display of defense, and Toluca showed what it is to be able to play intengentilly wiht the possession of the ball in a 2-0 victory for Toluca at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

The MLS Austin FC had shown some tremendous defense throughout the Leagues Cup Tournament as they were able to defeat Club Tijuana and gained draws against Club América and Uzuni.

Fans are encouraged to enjoy the following photo gallery from the match between Toluca and Austin FC by 1495Sports:

As for Toluca, they were able to defeat the 2025 League Cup Champ the Seattle sounders and earned the quarterfinal spot by defeating FC Dallas by a final of 3-1. The only loss was against Los Angeles FC by a final of 1-0.

Even though Austin FC held their own, a flurry of Red Cards made the match, though Toluca did show a ton of great tatics as well.

It was in the 53′ that a penalty by Helinho opened the scoring and from there Toluca showed a great veteran prence in being able to control the tempo of the match as well as the pace in the 90′ +7′ Jorge Díaz Price netted the second goal and got the stage set for what is going to be an all Liga MX Semis.

This is a first ever for the Leagues Cup having the Mexican teams all in the Semis as Club Leon is facing Toluca and CF Monterrey v Club America, the two matches are scheduled on September 1 and 2.

Club America was able to defeat the Columbus Crew by a final of 2-0 to set the stage for one of the fiercest ‘modern rivarlies’ in Mexican Soccer in facing C.F. Monterrey on the other side of the bracket.

Toluca and Club Leon are no strangers to each other, as they have faced each other at least twice a year in domestic league action. Things maybe a goal fest between these two clubs as they average a 3.58 goals pers game rate.

For Toluca the victory was a first at Sports Illustrated Stadium, as the team had the venue of choice as they earned ‘hosting privileges’ as one of the top-ranked Liga MX seeds.

That is going to be the format for the rest of the Leagues Cup Tournament when it comes time for the venue and things are being announced with where the rest of the matches are to be played.

For more information on the Leagues Cup Tournament fans are encouraged to click on the link seen here:

LEAGUES CUP – 3 COUNTRIES. 2 LEAGUES. 1 CHAMPION.

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