John Legge
President & Chief Executive Officer
John Legge, was born and raised in the state of New Jersey. For over 40 years his hard work and proven commitment has earned him a distinguished reputation as a highly successful entrepreneur, trusted financial management professional and a leader. , John’s as an accomplished member of the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame, alongside with his wife Gwen Legge, is the co-founder of Eruption Boxing Combative Gear. Introduce Eruption, a quality brand that is increasingly making a name for itself within the world of the sweet science, slowly becoming what will be the next big name in boxing. Already such boxing luminaries as, former heavyweight world champions, Evander Holyfield and Lamon Brewster and many more, recognized household names, have enthusiastically indicated their undisputable approval of the Eruption Boxing brand.
Jose Luis Padilla
Executive Vice President
I have dedicated over 30 years to leading transformative change in the broadcast and advertising industries. My journey as a media executive has been defined by a commitment to driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence. I have been at the forefront of strategic initiatives that significantly boosted profitability and audience engagement across multiple media platforms. These efforts not only enhanced revenue streams but also improved operational efficiencies, leaving a lasting impact on those media organizations.
My time at Univision, Azteca America, CNN and CH. 22 KWHY, was marked by a deep dedication to advancing the Spanish-language media landscape. I led innovative, multi-platform strategies that seamlessly integrated TV, radio, and digital channels, resulting in remarkable ratings and revenue growth. This forward-thinking approach positioned many of these platforms as market leaders and earned me recognition for pioneering programming and sustainability initiatives.
Gabriela Marroquín
Chief Marketing Officer
Gabriela Marroquín is a dynamic marketing and advertising professional
with over 20 years of experience transforming ideas into impactful campaigns. A visionary strategist and analytical account director specializing in engaging U.S. multicultural audiences, seamlessly blending media, creative, and production expertise to develop compelling, results-driven attractive and tailored campaigns and programs.
With a proven track record of driving sales growth and leading award-winning campaigns, Gabriela has collaborated with industry giants such as Time Warner Cable/Spectrum, Comcast, Curacao, Clínica Romero, SoCal Gas, TV Azteca, and ESPN Radio. Her ability to craft innovative marketing strategies has also enabled her to secure and manage high-profile contracts and partnerships with iconic venues and sports franchises, including the LA Dodgers, LA Galaxy, LA Chargers, Combate Americas MMA, Anaheim Ducks, and Dignity Health Sports Park. From large-scale activations to grassroots community events, she has orchestrated hundreds of successful events and initiatives, ensuring exceptional experiences and measurable results. Beyond her marketing acumen, Gabriela is a seasoned bilingual media buyer, spokesperson, and talent manager with expertise in PR, government affairs, voiceover work, art direction, events and production.
Passionate about storytelling, she excels at crafting messages that resonate deeply, effectively communicating brand narratives that captivate audiences. As the founder of Alegria Marketing Group, Gabriela has built a specialized agency dedicated to authentically engaging the U.S. Hispanic market. Her leadership is defined by innovation, resilience,
collaboration, and precision—qualities that have earned her a reputation for delivering excellence in every project she undertakes.
Gabriela holds an MBA from Pepperdine University and an International Business Certificate from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). She currently serves on the Latin Business Association (LBA) Board of Directors. She resides in Gardena, CA, with her husband and two young children.
Rex Huang
Director of Chinese Relations
Rex Huang, is a Taiwanese American executive with a solid background in sports and entertainment, particularly in the Chinese market. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Oregon State University. Over his career, he has held prominent roles, including head of Everlast China and director for SECA, a top sports company in China. Rex has also overseen operations for major international entities like WWE, Top Rank, Spartan Race, and Major League Boxing. Currently, he consults for the World Boxing Council, the World Boxing Organization in China, and various provincial and municipal government bodies in China.
Rex’s accomplishments include spearheading intellectual property projects, such as managing Everlast Equipment licensing across Asia, including mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. He also led a Sino-Dutch partnership between the Chinese government and the Netherlands, working on initiatives in fields ranging from sports and theme parks to healthcare and wellness city destinations, fostering cross-country collaboration.
Jackie Kallen
Ambassador
“THE FIRST LADY OF BOXING”
International Hall of Fame inductee 2024
IT STARTED WITH JOURNALISM…
From her early teens, Kallen was a celebrity journalist, interviewing the top names in the world: Movie stars, sports celebrities, TV personalities, music icons and presidents. She covered the Oscars, Grammys, Emmys, and Tonys. In 1978, Kallen added sports writing to her resume. One of her early assignments was to interview a young boxer named Thomas “Hit Man” Hearns. That chance interview launched a legendary career and a lifetime friendship. She went on to become his publicist and worked as such for the Kronk Gym in Detroit for a decade.
BOXING MANAGER – In 1988, Kallen began her managing career by taking a young heavyweight named Bobby Hitz under her wing, This led to adding dozens of other young fighters to her growing stable and opening her own boxing gym. Soon she was working with and guiding future champions like James Toney, Bronco McKart, Tom Johnson, Pinklon Thomas, Damian Fuller, Tarick Salmaci, and many others. Throughout her boxing career, Kallen was featured on TV shows like “The View,” “The Today Show.” “The Jon Stewart Show” and many others. She was written up in Ring Magazine, Good Housekeeping, The Wall Street Journal, The LA Times, The New York Times, etc. She has done radio interviews and podcasts all over the world. “AGAINST THE ROPES” In 2004, Paramount pictures released this film inspired by Kallen’s life starring Meg Ryan and Omar Epps. “THE CONTENDER” Jackie Kallen was a regular on the NBC Mark Burnett show “The Contender” with Sylvester Stallone and Sugar Ray Leonard. AWARDS AND ACCOLADES Kallen has received many awards and accolades including the California Boxing Hall of Fame, the Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fames, the Aileen Eaton Award, the Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame, the Michigan PAL and many others.
Ira Steven Glass
Producer-Director
Ira Steven Glass, has over 30 years’ experience in almost every aspect of the television production industry. His wide-ranging skills stretch across all technical platforms from production and post-production to programming placement to facility design. Over the course of his career, Ira has developed extensive interactions at the highest levels of the production industry, interfacing with broadcast executives and representatives from the major networks (ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, ESPN), pay-for-view cable networks (HBO, Showtime and DirecTV), and internationally, (through collaborations with BBC, SKY-TV and Channel Plus). Ira has managed, produced and edited scores of live broadcasts and live-to-tape projects for all major U.S. professional and collegiate sports, for boxing and MMA events, other sports genre including motorsports, entertainment venues from large concerts to comedy clubs, as well as sales and marketing events for Fortune 500 firms as well as small businesses.
Director of Programming, Creative Producer – Sep 2005 – Present · 19 yrs 5 months
- Organize and manage all aspects of broadcast production services including all domestic and international programming logistics. Produce and direct all television productions, including live-event broadcasts. Develop and oversee all other media, including graphics and print for promotions and presentations. Develop and manage a variety of e-commerce platforms for domestic and worldwide distribution vehicles. Evaluate and fill all related personnel requirements. Supervise and empower all related personnel. Research & draft all proposals for equipment procurement and technologies. Partner with ongoing educational organizations including internships.
Producer-Director – Don KING Productions & Warriors Boxing Promotions, Jan 1997 – Sep 2005 · 8 yrs 9 months
- Sports Brand development, Live Event, TV broadcast, and web site traffic growth, Building advertising revenue. Developed International Programming strategies and National fulfillment demands. Personal management of participant’s and operational crew members. Excellence in operational administration and Tribal network demands.
Roberto Ortiz-Barcenas
Director of Mexico Boxing Relations
Roberto’s VIP Concierge service for events and meetings with Al Pacino (Hollywood Star), Mike Cavanagh (NBCU CEO) and Selma Blair (American Actress). Roberto’s, experience in soccer, TV and public relations. Roberto Ortiz-Barcenas has become a huge fan in the Boxing business. His admiration for Julio Cesar Chaves took him to learn more about this beautiful sport.
Public Relations (Baja Films Entertainment) Mexico & USA.
TV Producer (Que Buena TV) Channel 62, USA TV Entertainment reporter (Buena Onda) Telemundo, USA Semi-professional soccer player in Mexico City (CECAP de la FMF) Minnesota, USA Soccer Cup 1993 (Sub-17 Mexico)
Halim Zadat
Journalist & Director of Mexico Sports Anchor
“Los Ases del Futbol” with Francisco Javier Glez and André Marin
“Kick Off ” with Pepe Espinoza and Ciro Procuna
” El más grande del Boxing” with David Faitelson
” Revista Espectacular” with Alejandro Lara Licea and Wilfrido González
“Panorama Deportivo”
Host – Spanish / Blow by blow DAZN – 2024 – Present, NFL CBS Network Play by Play 2010 to present. Among other narrations Halim has narrated live soccer games including 1st division of Mexican Soccerand ONEFA college fútbol. At only 15 years of age and after passing his corresponding test, he became in the youngest broadcaster with title of Law Radio and Television in his country. In addition, he also became an official voice for the Racetrack of Las America narrating the live horse and greyhound races of the only racetrack of Mexico for a decade. At the same time and during seven years he collaborated in MVS network hosting its program” Score Final” and doing the play by play of boxing, tennis, soccer, college football, etc. The national transmissions Will become international thanks to united with DirecTV and Fox Sports where Halim Zadat transmitted the best boxing events in all over the world for example; fights of Oscar de la Hoya, Lenox Lewis, JC Chavez, and much more. In 2010, KWHY channel 22 of NBC offered him sports segments of the news in which he produced Mundo Deportivo Final where he was also the principal anchorman of the only monologue in television history in premium time. Later, he accepted the invitation of the most important network in USA, which is “CBS” to do the play by play of NFL in Spanish. At the same time, he integrated into ESPN DEPORTES RADIO to do his show in 52 cities in the country. Today, he narrates the soccer games of Germany, Portugal, and Mexico for Gol TV. Halim Zadat has worked in the last four world cups apart from 2 Super bowls and 3 Olympic games.
Ray Leonard Jr.
Event Coordinator and Logistics
Ray Leonard Jr., the son of boxing Hall of Fame legend Sugar Ray Leonard, is a dynamic leader in the sports and entertainment industry, with a distinguished career spanning over two decades in sports marketing, event management, and media. As a seasoned executive, Ray has worked with some of the most iconic figures in the world of boxing, leveraging his deep expertise in world championship boxing and Olympic-level competition to create groundbreaking opportunities across the globe.
As the CEO of Leonard Sports Management, Ray has spearheaded numerous high-profile projects, driving business growth and strategic partnerships within the industry. He also serves as the Vice President of Business Development at Ludus Sports, where he has been instrumental in expanding the company’s reach and enhancing its portfolio of elite sports properties. Additionally, Ray is the Co-Founder of Venture Studio, where he focuses on fostering innovative business solutions and emerging opportunities within the sports and entertainment sectors.
With an extensive background in orchestrating high-profile events, Ray has played a pivotal role in promoting and managing championship fights, international sporting events, and strategic marketing campaigns for top-tier athletes. His unparalleled insight into the complexities of the sports business has made him a sought-after expert in athlete branding, sponsorship acquisition, and global market expansion.
Beyond his work behind the scenes, Ray is a charismatic and knowledgeable host, sports broadcaster, and podcast expert. His engaging presence and insightful commentary have made him a trusted voice in the industry, providing expert analysis and thought leadership across multiple platforms. Whether hosting major sporting events, leading discussions on his podcast, or providing commentary for major networks, Ray’s expertise resonates with audiences worldwide.
Ray’s global perspective and extensive experience have enabled him to build lasting relationships and impactful initiatives across international markets. His work has taken him to every corner of the world, where he has successfully collaborated with top sports organizations, governing bodies, and corporate partners to drive innovation and excellence in the sports and entertainment landscape.
Through his diverse experience and passion for the industry, Ray Leonard Jr. continues to leave an indelible mark, empowering athletes and organizations to achieve greatness while shaping the future of sports and entertainment on a global scale.
Gwen Legge
Director of Boxing Relations
A native New Yorker, now residing the last 40 plus years in Southern California. Now as a Boxing/MMA Manager since 2020 Eruption Boxing is looking forward to making our fighters Champions in the future! My goal in this industry as a Boxing/MMA Manager is to be the Premier Management & Advisor company for helping my fighters achieve the highest level of their goals, and to help donate in the Boxing & MMA industry to the best of my ability in the Sport and Sweet Science of Boxing.
Gwen Legge. Manager
Chris Miranda
Chief Operating Officer & Director of Communications
With a distinguished 35-year career in the United States Air Force and federal sector, I bring a championship mindset to the world of sports entertainment. As a seasoned leader in program management, communications, and strategic networking, I have built a legacy of success—both in high-stakes military operations and in forging multi-million-dollar business ventures. Now, as COO and Director of Communications for ESESports.tv, I apply that same discipline, precision, and tactical execution to revolutionizing the way boxing and sports fans engage with live events.
Throughout my career, I have been a key architect of high-impact initiatives, leading teams of hundreds across complex, multi-layered environments with a flawless execution record. In the federal IT sector, I spearheaded business development strategies that secured over $175 million in contract wins within just two months. My ability to build powerhouse relationships and execute dynamic operational strategies mirrors the mindset of a champion fighter—always focused, adaptable, and ready to dominate the competition.
As a technical and motivational writer, I have shaped leadership policies, operational briefings, and strategic communications at the highest levels. My expertise in inspiring diverse teams and driving innovation now fuels the global expansion of ESESports.tv. From crafting compelling narratives that captivate fans to ensuring seamless event execution, I am dedicated to delivering a knockout experience for boxing enthusiasts worldwide.
At ESESports.tv, we aren’t just showcasing fights—we’re building a legacy. Whether inside the ring or behind the scenes, success is about precision, timing, and the ability to execute under pressure. With my deep-rooted passion for excellence and a career built on winning strategies, I am proud to help shape the future of sports entertainment for the next generation of champions.
Anthony Clarke
Chief Creative Officer
Anthony Clarke is a Motion and Graphic Designer with unique experience in different platforms such as broadcast television to entertainment ad artwork, Anthony has developed an attention getting bold style which has translated well into all grphic design areas of work which has enable his clientle to make bold statements with the work produced for them.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and 3DS Max ans Blender 3d.
- 25+ years Skilled experience in 3d animation, video editing, print, web and multimedia design.
- Experienced with creating the visual brand and global direction of ESESports.tv.
- Responsible for the Implementation of marketing directives for the brand.
ESE duties – 3d animation, acquiring motion capture data, 3d environment building and design. Composing and editing designs for final artwork, creating social media content.
Anthony, has produced various screen-printing designs for the Boxing & MMA industry.
Also have been producing designs for LUX Los Angeles design and manufacturing facility based in Los Angeles, California which specializes in producing men’s and women’s contemporary wear domestically in the USA.
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