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Gatica Ready For Melligen
On February 13, 2010, the Las Vegas Hilton will be the site of a great night of boxing as Top Rank, Inc.promotes a great Pay Per View fight card featuring “The Filipino Flash” Nonito Donaire defending his Super-Flyweight title against Mexican banger, Gerson Guerrero. The under card bouts feature many proven veterans and up-and-coming prospects.
One such prospect is Cestus Management’s welterweight destroyer the undefeated Mexican American Raymond Gatica (11-0-0 w/6 kos) who will face off with Filipino southpaw Mark Jason Melligen, in an eight round bout. This fight promises to be an exciting affair as Gatica promises to showcase his skills and take care of business.
Ray "LINO" Gatica had this to say about his opponent, "There is no way that Melligen will beat me, this is the opportunity that i have been waiting for and Melligen will not be able to handle what i will produce on February 13th and i promise that whatever Melligen does i will do better and win the fight with ease". Gatica continued, "I have trained hard and understand what i must do and i will give Melligan what he is used to and that's another loss".
Gina Iacovou, Cestus’ CEO, said, “We are very excited and confident that Ray "LINO" (Gatica) will be victorious and is ready to step-up and begin to make a name for himself. Raymond has been working very hard in the gym and is looking fantastic". Iacovou continued, "Raymond is a very determined young man and the type of pressure and power that Ray "LINO” will produce will shock opponent".
Mike Michael, who is Cestus’ Chief Advisor, said, “Ray Lino Gatica is ready to make his move in the boxing world and we will do whatever it takes to get him into the next levels. He (Gatica) is a very strong kid and a has tremendous natural talent and physical attributes”. Michael continued, "Melligen is a very predictable fighter who has never been in the ring with a fighter as strong and fearless and as gifted as Ray "LINO" Gatica. So lock the doors and run for cover this fight will be explosive!!".
Boxing's New Promotional Powerhouse: The Dawn Of A Boxing "Empire:
Although he has previously kept a lower public profile, Greg Cohen, Founder and CEO of The Empire Sports and Entertainment Inc., has long been a major player in boxing.
The former majority owner of Cedric Kushner Promotions (CKP) and partner in Duva Boxing has been promotionally involved with a number of heavyweight champions and top contenders, including former WBO Champion Shannon "The Cannon" Briggs from the very first day of his pro career.
He's also had promotional ties to such boxing luminaries as Chris Byrd, Jameel McCline, David Tua, Hasim Rahman, Samuel Peter, Ike Ibeabuchi, Kirk Johnson, Larry Donald, Jesse "Boogieman" Ferguson and Oleg Maskaev, as well as future hall of famer "Sugar" Shane Mosley and former cruiserweight champion Alfred Cole.
So why did Cohen, along with his partner, well-known South Florida-based Venture Capitalist Barry Honig, decide to come out from behind the curtain and form The Empire?
"I view the boxing game right now as similar to the real estate market," he explains, "It's a great time for someone to step in and make something happen. The only major players are Golden Boy and Top Rank."
Cohen and Honig have already begun amassing an impressive roster of fighters including two of the most compelling and memorable heavyweight champions in recent history. "Shannon Briggs and Hasim Rahman are not only fighting for us, they're also business partners of mine. And they're both very noticeable and charismatic guys. In addition to being our first two marquee names as fighters, they'll also be recruiting new talent for our stable. I'm very excited about having them both aboard."
Briggs is fighting in the main event on March 16 at the Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida.
The Empire also has its share of young and promising talent including an undefeated (21-0, 14 KOs) 23 year old from Queens, New York, who has already proven himself a bankable television commodity. "We've signed future world champion 'Mean' Joe Greene to a promotional agreement. He'll be fighting in late march early April."
"And we're very proud to announce we've signed several fighters from the Dominican National and Olympic Team including Juan Carlos Payano, the highest decorated amateur of all time from the Dominican. He lost by one point to (current WBA Featherweight Champion) Yuriorkis Gamboa in the Pan Am Games -- his life's mission is to avenge that loss.
Plus we've signed Jennefel Vicente (16-0, 10 KOs) and several other members of the Dominican Olympic and National Team. We're doing a series of shows with Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing at the Paradise Theater in the Bronx, New York, and we're going to have Payano and all the Dominican kids featured on the show."
A world-class roster needs world class trainers to put it over the top and Cohen says he's ecstatic at the two men who have agreed to join his team. Emanuel Steward of Detroit's Kronk Gym fame has signed on as The Empire's Director of Boxing and former light heavyweight champion, and now highly coveted trainer, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad will serve as Vice-President of Boxing Operations. "I can't think of two better trainers to have on staff," admitted Cohen. "In addition to their front-office jobs, they will evaluate talent and lend their formidable training skills to our fighters."
The Empire will look to do 20 to 30 shows per year and form strategic alliances with other promotional firms. Cohen says he's excited to be taking center stage and expects his company to take a top spot in the boxing promotional world. "What we're building at The Empire is very similar to what Golden Boy Promotions are doing.... only we're going to do it better!"
Reprise: Chevelle Hallback
Reprise is a musical term, meaning “a repeated passage of music, or a return to an earlier musical theme.” Reprise also holds another definition as a transitive verb, meaning “take back or recover by force”. On March 26, Chevelle Hallback will return to Albuquerque, New Mexico to rematch Holly Holm, on the “Warrior Vengeance“ card, and this time, is looking to rewrite a passage in her career resume and soundly defeat the hometown heroine and multi world champion.
By all means, this is a tall order. Chevelle has not had a fight date since June 2008 in Albuquerque when she defeated Jeannine Garside to claim the IFBA lightweight crown. The Garside fight was a rousing ten round slug fest which saw Chevelle, the veteran and Jeannine, her challenger trade shot for shot- and steal the show from the Holm/Mary Jo Sanders main event. “The fight with Jeannine was a good fight,” Chevelle said. “She was a very tough fighter, took a lot of shots that almost had her out but she weathered the storm. Jeannine had decent power whenever she landed a punch and she fights with a lot of heart.’” A 21 month lay off, the same circumstance as when she faced Holm the first time looms before her now as she prepares for their next bout. Chevelle is aware of the issues surrounding this rematch. “My first fight with Holly was one of my worst performances for date,” Chevelle admitted. “I didn’t do anything in that fight but pretty much follow her the whole night. Holly is in superb shape and does very well keeping her opponent at bay. Other than ring rust and not being prepared for fighting at such a high altitude my major mistake was to follow her around the ring the whole night. Holly is very tough because the one good punch I was able to hit her with shook her up, but she came back stronger. She is a very conditioned, technical and disciplined fighter and that type of fighter will give anyone problems- and to top it all off,” Chevelle exclaimed, “She’s left handed!”
Chevelle has learned from her past mistakes in fighting Holly and is determined the outcome March 26 will be dramatically different, “You will see a VERY different fight this time around with Holly and I,” she promised. “I am in almost the same situation as I’ve not been in the ring in a while, but this time,” she continued, “ I have enough time to prepare for the altitude. I believe when I am in superb shape there is not one female fighter out there in my weight class or above my weight class that can beat me.”
Even though Chevelle’s career has been slowed because matches are difficult to find, she makes this promise for the Holm fight and the other fights she gets in 2010. “I plan to make a huge dent in female boxing not only for myself but for female boxing in general,” she said. “I am setting out to be one of the first female boxers to fight and be televised on HBO. With major exposure such as that, female boxing can not help but grow. Bottom line- female boxing needs mainstream exposure to survive and who better than myself to make it happen? I am on a mission and I will not stop until that mission is complete.”
Holly Holm has rematched three opponents- Terri Blair, Angelica Martinez and Mary Jo Sanders, winning all but the Sanders redo which was scored a draw. Chevelle is aware of the statistics, knowing everyone expects history to repeat itself and Holm to chalk up yet another victory. “That’s OK, she said. “I enjoy the role of the underdog. It makes me work harder and the victory that much sweeter.”
For more information on "Warrior Vengeance", headlined by Chevelle Hallback and Holly Holm, Friday, March 26 at the Isleta Resort Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico call Fresquez Promotions, 505-884-7484
Boxing Returns To Miccosukee
The popular series of “Boxeo TELEMUNDO” will return to the Miccosukee Resort and Gaming in Miami, Florida on Friday, February 19, 2010.
In the main event former world title challenger William “Chirizo” Gonzalez of Managua, Nicaragua will face Jesus “Taquero” Vazquez of El Dorado,Sonora, Mexico in a bout schedule for 12 rounds with the WBO Latin vacant bantamweight title at stake.
Gonzalez is ranked #9 WBA #12 WB0 and #13 IBF, is 28 years old and brings a record of 23-3-20 KO’s. Vazquez is the former WBC Continental Americas Champion and brings a record of 19-3-1-17 KO’s. This is a classic battle between two power punching contenders.
Also former WBA World Champion Clarence “Bones” Adams (44-6-4-20 KO’s) of Henderson, Kentucky faces Mexican veteran Edel “Cuate” Ruiz (33-22-4-24 KO’s) with the vacant WBA NABA Featherweight title on the line.
Also in action in separate bouts undefeated prospects: Athens 2004 former Olympian Luis Franco of Cuba, undefeated prospect Xavier “X-Factor” Burgos of Miami, Patrick Teixeira of Brazil and Jose Torres of Homestead amongst others.
There will be a total of 8 fights schedule with the first bell at 8:30 PM. The event is being promoted by Tuto Zabala, Jr.and All Star Boxing, Inc. “The New Generation”. The Adams-Ruiz bout is in association with Sampson Boxing. The main event will be televised live at 11:35 PM by the Telemundo Network on HD.
Tickets are already on sale at the Miccosukee Resort and Gaming 500 SW 177 Ave., Miami, FL or by calling 1-800-741-4600 and at all www.ticketmaster.com Tel: (305)358-5885 or (954)523-3309.
"The Road Warrior" Hits Half-Century Mark In Wins, Looks Forward To 2010 Title Shot
HOLLYWOOD, FL, February 8 - It’s one of modern boxing’s most coveted milestones, and on Friday, February 5th, former world light heavyweight champion Glen Johnson his 50 wins in spectacular fashion, stopping fellow contender Yusaf Mack in six rounds at the NSU Arena in Fort Lauderdale to improve to 50-13-2 with 34 knockouts as a professional.
“This is a great moment for me and it came with a lot of hard work and dedication,” said Johnson. “What made it even better for me was that I was able to get this win in front of my family and friends in South Florida, the people who have been in my corner all these years..”
With the victory, which saw the 41-year old Johnson is prime form, he will now proceed to a 2010 title fight against IBF light heavyweight world champion Tavoris Cloud at a date and location to be announced.
“I’m looking forward to regaining the world title this year and making it one of the best years of my career,” said the popular ‘Road Warrior.’ “Tavoris Cloud is a solid, young fighter with a bright future that I respect - just like Yusaf Mack.”
James DeGale Feels No Pressure Fighting At Home
James DeGale says fighting at home for the first time on Saturday means he'll get a perfect preparation - a cup of tea and an afternoon in front of the telly. DeGale, the 2008 Olympic middleweight champion
"And what's even better is that I can put my feet up in my own front room on the day of the fight..
"The most stress I'll get will be making a cup of tea at home, and if I want to I can even walk to the venue!"
Meanwhile DeGale, who is 5-0 as a professional, has revealed that he's been sparring HEAVYWEIGHTS in a bid to get in shape for opponent Matthew Barr.
"I had a great training camp working with two of the country's best heavyweights, Danny Williams and John McDermott," said DeGale.
"They've been hitting me with all they have got but I've taken their best shots and come firing back. It will definitely stand me in good stead on Saturday night and then as I move up in class."
The super-middleweight added that he is targeting a title by the end of 2010, with the English, British and Commonwealth belts at 168 pounds firmly in his sights.
"I'm looking for a big year, five or six fights and a title as well," said DeGale. "I'm ready to make that step up and start boxing over 10 and 12 rounds."
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Abraham, Huck Head To The U.S.
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BERLIN (Feb. 8, 2010) — Tournament point leader King Arthur Abraham
“If you want to become a true superstar, you have to impress on both sides of the ocean. My KO victory over Edison Miranda in July 2008 was a good start. The Super Six tournament will give me maximum exposure in the US and I will continue where I left it when I take on Dirrell in four weeks.”
Abraham was joined by WBO Cruiserweight Champion Marco “Captain” Huck (27-1, 20 KOs), who will make a second defence of his title in Berlin on March 13. “I want to prepare Arthur and Marco for their big fights,” Wegner said. “We look forward to some nice weather in Palm Springs but our stay there will be far from relaxing for the two of them. We will work very hard.”
The Dirrell-Abraham fight is being promoted by Gary Shaw Productions, LLC, and Sauerland Event.
Tickets go on sale to the public tomorrow/Saturday, Jan. 30, at 10 a.m. and are available at The Showbox office, online at www.HotWaterCasino.com/TheShow or by calling 1.800.585.3737. Prices are asn follows: Floor $180; Loge $140; Mezzanine $85.
SUPER SIX WORLD BOXING CLASSIC SCOREBOARD
Record Fighter Points
1-0 Arthur Abraham 3
1-0 Carl Froch
1-0 Andre Ward 2
0-1 Andre Dirrell
0-1 Mikkel Kessler 0
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Kameda Dethrones Kaovichit, Claims WBA Title
Daiki Kameda (16-2 11KOs) claimed the WBA flyweight title with a twelve round unanimous decision over Denkaosan Kaovichit (48-2-1 20KOs) Sunday at World Memorial Hall in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan. Scores were 116-110, 114-112, 116-110.
Benavidez Can Handle Fast Track, Says Arum
After making his successful pro debut on 1/16/10 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas where he defeated Steven Cox by first round TKO, Jose Benavidez (1-0 1KO) is set to return to the ring this Saturday, February 13. Benavidez will compete in a four round bout on Top Rank's "Latin Fury 13/Pinoy Power 3" PPV card at the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas, NV.
"It was great to debut in Las Vegas and have all those fans cheering for me," Benavidez told the Las Vegas Review-Journal about his debut. "I wasn't really nervous, but I'm glad I got that first fight out of the way."
Top Rank boss and promoter Bob Arum says he is amazed with Benavidez' skills and feels he can handle the fast track to the top."He's got unbelievable boxing skills, smarts and ability," Arum said. "This kid is a prodigy. He reminds me of Floyd (Mayweather Jr.) when he came out of amateurs or Wilfred Benitez. He's that special a talent. That's why we've got him on a fast track, because he can handle it."
David Haye On A Mission To Unify Titles
WBA heavyweight champ David Haye is on a mission to unify the heavyweight titles before he hangs up his gloves for good. Haye plans to fight for only two more years before retiring. "I want two more hard years in the boxing business to bring all the belts together and give the fight fans a champion they can recognise," Haye told Mirror.co.uk.
"I turned pro to win the world heavyweight title and that is what I've done - now I'm on a mission to unify.
"The heavyweight title has been held by some great fighters in the last 30 years but it seems there is always more than one fighter claiming to be the champion. "Lennox Lewis, Mike Tyson, Riddick Bowe and Evander Holyfield all had their time as the number one, but it has been a mess for about 10 years.
"I could take the easy route like the Klitschko brothers and fight fat no-hopers and make easy defence after easy defence.
"I want to get in with the other champions, in real fights, for real money and hopefully restore pride to the division."
Up next for Haye is a bout against mandatory challenger John Ruiz on April 3 at the MEN Arena in Manchester.
Post Fight Quotes: Adamek vs Estrada
In front of an exuberant crowd of 10,123 predominantly Adamek Fans, Tomasz Adamek defeated Jason Estrada in a 12 Round decision, to retain the IBF Heavyweight International Heavyweight title. The official scores were 115-113, 116-112 and 118-110, all in favor of Adamek.
Post Fight Quotes From Jason Estrada: “If everyone in this room were completely honest with themselves you would all admit that I got robbed. I mean I got played. I might as well have had a gun pointed to my head.”
“At best I give Adamek three of the twelve rounds. I seriously think the last judge doesn’t need to judge anymore.”
“Yeah I’m angry. I fought my a_ _ off. I trained harder than I ever have. I was in the best shape I’ve ever been in. People talked about me possibly running out of gas, but I never did. All he (Adamek) did was run..”
“If I learned one thing tonight it was that I can’t go into anyone’s hometown to fight. What do I have to do bring a gun?”
Quotes from Tomasz Adamek:
“It was the best Jason Estrada I’ve ever seen in my life. He was 50 percent better today, than he when he fought a top three heavyweight like Aleksander Powietkin. Quick, with a good defense and a very hard head. It was extremely difficult to locate precise punches, because of his defense. Maybe, I should have use more than three punches combination, maybe risk a little more? I wanted to do it, but my trainer Andrzej Gmitruk was telling me all the time in the corner to be more boxer than puncher, avoid his punches first, then use different temp to throw him of his strategy. It was another test in heavyweight division, versus very difficult to fight boxer. “
“I was hit couple of times hard, sure – but this is a part of boxing. But none of his punches made me change my tactics or get sacred, not at all. I knew he didn’t have a knockout punch...”
“I weighed 220 pounds for this fight, probably an ideal weight for me, I was prepared for 12 rounds, and pretty early in the fight I realized this is what would happen. So I had to conserve more energy, maybe be less aggressive than in my previous fights.”
“I don’t even want to get into these Jason assumptions that he was robbed. I think I won by four, maybe five points. My trainer Andrzej Gmitruk wanted me to be more boxer than puncher, was screaming at me in the corner. But how can I fight differently when I have a 10,000 of my red and white fans screaming for me to do just that? They pay good money to see entertaining fight, not some boring, slow guys throwing 10 punches a round.”
“I have couple of words for those who are saying that I cannot fight Arreola because he is a much better puncher than Estrada. First of all every fight is different, and anyone who knows about boxing can say “Estrada hit him, but Arreola will do the same, and harder”. We don’t know that. Maybe it will be easier for me to avoid punches from Arreola, and maybe it will be easier for me to hit him! We just don’t know, but won’t it be interesting to see…“.
Solis Victorious Over Ramos, Claims Interim WBA Title
Photo: Promociones Zanfer
Super featherweight Jorge “Coloradito” Solis (38-2-2, 28 KOs) claimed the WBA interim world title with a seventh round KO over reigning champion Likar Ramos (21-3, 15 KOs) on Saturday night in Mérida, Yucatán. Solis recovered from a third round knockdown to floor Ramos in the sixth and finish him with a body shot just as the bell rang to end the seventh. Time was 2:59. With the win, “Coloradito” Solis joins Ulises “Archi” Solis in the exclusive club of world champion Mexican brothers.
More On Valero & Abregu
Photo: Tom Casino / Showtime
MONTERREY, Mexico (Feb. 7, 2010) – In a sterling performance, Edwin Valero of Venezuela improved to 27-0 with 27 knockouts and retained the World Boxing Council (WBC) lightweight title with a dominant ninth-round TKO over WBC interim titleholder Antonio DeMarco (23-2-1, 17 KOs) of Tijuana, Mex., Saturday in the main event on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on SHOWTIME®.
World-ranked welterweight Carlos Abregu of Salta, Argentina, upped his record to 29-0 (23 KOs) with a clear-cut, 10-round unanimous decision over Miami-based Colombian Richard Gutierrez (24-4, 14 KOs) in the co-feature at Arena Monterrey.
The event, promoted by Gary Shaw Productions, LLC, was the first SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast to emanate from Mexico in nearly 12 years and the first in Monterrey in more than 15.
Valero, who resides in Las Vegas, showed he was anything but one-dimensional as he outfought and, somewhat shockingly, outboxed the tentative and outclassed DeMarco while controlling all the rounds in a one-sided battle of southpaws.
The talented Valero had is way despite suffering a cut on the cheek in the first round and a severe, ugly gash on his forehead above his right eye from an unintentional elbow in the second. Blood flowed from his forehead for much of the match, but Valero remained poised and in total command.
The fight was stopped by the referee after the ninth round with a beaten, exhausted DeMarco seated on his stool. At the time of the stoppage, Valero was ahead by the scores of 89-81 on the three judges’ scorecards.
“This was definitely my best performance,’’ said the 5-foot-7½-inch, 28-year- old Valero after making the second title defense of the 135-pound belt he won in April 2009. “I learned I have to pace myself and can’t just come out in the beginning rounds so aggressively.
“I have to save some of that for the later rounds.”
Valero, the busier fighter throughout, connected with many powerful combinations upstairs and to the body, and was as strong in the last round as he was in the first.
“I wasn’t surprised the fight lasted nine rounds. I was expecting it to last the full 12,’’ he said. “I knew I had to keep doing what I was doing in order to win. They thought I wasn’t a boxer and that I couldn’t deal with his reach. They didn’t know that I was a lateral fighter. I showed them that I had a better defense and better legs.’’
A heretofore unknown despite his amazing knockout record – he won his initial 17 starts by first-round knockout -- Valero was ecstatic after his debut on SHOWTIME.
“A star is born,” he smiled. “In me, the people have a great boxing champion and with tonight’s performance they have the proof. The fans now know that they will be happy to see my fights.’’
DeMarco fought patiently, perhaps too patiently. He lacked fire and intensity and seemed content to box and land an occasional single punch. If he was waiting for fatigue to set in with Valero, he still is.
“It wasn’t my night,” conceded the 5-foot-10, 24-year-old DeMarco, who entered the scheduled 12-rounder having won 12 and a row and going unbeaten in his last 16 (15-0-1) dating to May 2006. “He got the best of me. I went out there tonight to fight but my body did not respond.”
While dejected, DeMarco did not dispute his corner’s decision to halt the proceedings. “As a Mexican fighter, I did not want to quit, but my corner saw throughout the fight that Valero was the better fighter,’’ he said.’
Photo: Tom Casino / Showtime
The five-foot-10-inch, 27-year-old Abregu rallied from a second-round knockdown and a cut below the left eye to floor the five-foot-nine-inch, 31 year old Gutierrez in the third en route to winning decisively by the scores of 98-90 and 97-91 twice.
“I came in knowing that Gutierrez was tough,” said Abregu, who showed surprisingly good boxing skills, movement and defense. “He’s shown it in all his past fights. I knew it wasn’t going to be easy.
“I hurt both my hands in this fight, but whatever injury it is, it was worth it. This was a very hard fight and I am very proud of my performance. I won like I’d hoped. I wanted to be the best man tonight and I was.”
The doubleheader will re-air this week as follows:
Monday, Feb. 8, at 10 p.m. ET/PT SHO 2
Saturday’s doubleheader will be available ON DEMAND beginning on Tuesday, Feb. 9.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING announcers Gus Johnson and Al Bernstein called the action with Steve Farhood reporting from ringside. The executive producer of SHOWTIME Sports is David Dinkins Jr. with Ray Smaltz producing and Bob Dunphy directing.
SHOWTIME Sports Boxing Schedule: The Super Six World Boxing Classic resumes on Saturday, March 6, when “King” Arthur Abraham (31-0, 25 KOs) faces Andre “The Matrix” Dirrell (18-1, 13 KOs) in a Group Stage 2 bout at the Agua Caliente Casino, Resort, Spa in Rancho Mirage, Calif. The telecast will begin at 9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast.
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Results From McAllen
Brandon Rios (24-0-1 18KOs) claimed the NABF lightweight title with a fourth round TKO victory over Jorge Luis Teron (23-2-1 15KOs) Saturday night at the Convention Center in McAllen, TX. Time was 1:13.
Roberto Marroquin (12-0 9KOs) needed only one round to defeat Robert Guillen (5-5-3 1KO). Time was 2:30.
Jerry Belmontes (11-0 3KOs) outpointed Morris Chule (11-10-2 8KOs) on his way to a six round unanimous decision. Scores were 59-55 (twice), 60-54.
Tomas Villa was victorious after Juan Ruiz was disqualified at 2:18 of round ten.
Humberto Trinidad SD(6) Gilberto Elizondo
Adamek Victorious Over Estrada
Tomasz Adamek (40-1 27KOs) continued his success in the heavyweight division by scoring a twelve round unanimous decision over Jason Estrada (16-3 4KOs) Saturday at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Scores were 115-113, 116-112, 118-110.
Middleweight Peter Quillin (21-0 15KOs) remained unbeated with a ten round unanimous decision over Fernando Zuniga (28-10 20KOs). Scores were 100-92, 98-92, 100-92.
Denis Douglin UD(6) Eddie Hunter
Patrick Majewski UD(6) Anthony Pietrantonio
Ismayl Sillakh TKO(4) Larry Pryor
Patrick Farrell UD(4) Jon Schneider
Valero Retires DeMarco, Abregu Decisions Gutierrez
WBC lightweight champ Edwin Valero (27-0 27KOs) successfully defended his title by retiring Antonio DeMarco (23-2-1 17KOs) after nine rounds of action. In the second, an accidental elbow opened up a gigantic gash on the right side of Valero's head. Valero would continue after the doctor evaluated the gash. Per WBC rules, DeMarco was deducted one point, but it would not have any effect on the bout as Valero would showcase his heart and skills. Landing his left at will throughout the bout, Valero was able to outwork and outpoint a battered DeMarco. After absorbing too much punishment, DeMarco's corner would stop the bout following round nine.
Undefeated Luis Carlos Abregu (29-0 24KOs) overcame a second round knockdown to come back and score a ten round unanimous victory against Richard Gutierrez (24-4-1 14KOs). Gutierrez landed a plush left that wobbled Abregu and sent him down in the second. In the third, Abregu rebounded to score a knockdown of his own via a left hook and would go on and outpunch Gutierrez for the victory. Scores were 98-90, 97-91 (twice).
Marvin Quintero TKO(2) Luis Gonzalez. Time was 2:59.
Juan Pablo Lopez TKO(5) Leonardo Resendiz. Time was 0:47.
Arely Mucino UD(6) Anahi Torres. Scores were 59-56 all around.
Carlos Perez UD(6) Moises Calleros.
Jose Luis Zertuche TKO(6) Antoni Arras
Michael Medina KO(1) Roberto Valenzuela
Kostecki Stops Cichello
Dawid Kostecki (33-1 23KOs) powered his way to a seventh round TKO victory against Dario Chichello (18-7-2 5KOs) to claim the vacant IBC light heavyweight title Saturday at Hala na Podpromiu, Rzeszow, Poland. Time was 2:02.
Tomasz Hutkowski (17-0-1 12KOs) needed two rounds to defeat Jozsef Nagy (6-14-4). Time was 2:47.
Lukasz Janik UD(6) Krisztian Jaksi
Anthony Ziemlewicz UD(6)Krzysztof Glowacki
Adam Garbiec UD(4) Jan Salamacha
Results From Finland
Sherali Mamadaliev (10-0 6KOs) scored a sixth round TKO victory against Frederic Serre (10-5 2KOs) to claim the vacant WBO European and interim PABA welterweight titles Saturday at Rewell Center Amarillo in Vaasa, Finland.
Andrejs Barabanovs TKO(1) Elis Idrisov
Sami Selesmaa TKO(2) Anton Sjomkin
Janne Katajisto UD(4) Ladislav Kovarik
Results From Montreal Canada
In a bout for the vacant Canada super middleweight title David Lemieux (21-0 20KOs) outworked Jason Naugler (18-12-1 11KOs) on his way to a twelve round unanimous decision Saturday at the Montreal Casino in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Scores were 100-89 all around.
Light welterweight Herman Ngoudjo (18-4 10KOs) scored a sixth round TKO win against Silverio Ortiz (20-13 9KOs). Time was 1:43.
Manolis Plaitis UD(6) Jhonny Navarrete. Scores 58-56 (twice), 59-55.
Kevin Bizier TKO(1) Michael Springer. Time was 1:58.
Wayne John UD(4) Taffo Asongwed (pro debut). Scores 39-37 (twice), 40-36.
Samuel Vargas (pro debut) TKO(2) Todd Furler. Time was 1:15.
Ibragimov Stops Tamim
Timur Ibragimov (27-2-1 15KOs) scored a third round TKO over Awadh Tamim (11-2 6KOs) to claim the vacant IBA Intercontinental heavyweight title Saturday at the Aquarium Hotel in Moscow, Russia. Time was 2:15.
Dmitriy Pirog (15-0 12KOs) remained undefeated with a fifth round TKO victory over Eric Mitchell (22-7-1 11KOs) in a bout for the WBO Asia Pacific middleweight title. Time was 1:07.
Vitaliy Demyanenko UD(12) Jorge Daniel Miranda. Scores 120-108, 120-109, 120-108.
Roman Simakov TKO(5) Vasyl Kondor. Time was 0:22.
Magomed Abdusalamov TKO(1) Raymond Ochieng. Time was 1:24.
Ennis, Dawejko, Hunter, Gustafson & Cruz Score Explosive Knockouts At Sold Out Blue Horizon
PHILADELPHIA (FEBRUARY 6TH, 2010)—Despite warnings of two plus feet of snow, it was standing room only at The Legendary Blue Horizon and those fans who braved the elements were rewarded with one of the most action filled boxing cards that was reminiscent of the days that made The Legendary Blue Horizon the world’s number one boxing venue.
This night was part of the annual Valentine’s Day Special show promoted by Vernoca L. Michael and Blue Horizon Boxing Inc. The American Red Cross was present and fans donated money to help the relief efforts in the Earthquake ravaged country of Haiti. In the main event, USBA Jr. Middleweight champion Derek "Pooh" Ennis tuned up for a spring title defense by dropping Edwin Vazquez twice in round five with a vicious body assault to score a knockout at 1:26 of that round in their scheduled eight round non title clash. Ennis showed tremendous hand speed and clearly worked the body behind a solid jab. Vazquez showed a lot of heart and determination as he would not only mock Ennis but try to start some offense for himself. In round five, Ennis dropped Vazquez with a blistering left to the body and moments later he did the same thing to the other side of Vazquez’ body with the right and the fight called off. In one of the most anticipated undercard bouts, Former World Junior Amateur champion Joey Dawejko of Philadelphia needed just forty-seven seconds to dispose of Ricardo Johnson. Dawejko landed a perfect counter right hand that thrilled the crowd that was heavily supporting the nineteen year old from the Tacony section of town. Dawejko is now 2-0. Former U.S Olympic alternate, Eric "The Outlaw" drilled out former world title challenger Roberto Bonilla at the end of round one of their scheduled six round featherweight bout. Hunter dominated the action with blazing handspeed until a left to the live put Bonilla down and out at end of the first stanza. In the fight of the night, Jackie Davis scored a four round unanimous decision over Melisenda Perez in a ladies four round war. The two traded shots and thrilled the crowd and the fighters received standing ovations throughout the fight. Swedish heavyweight Andreas Gustafson moved to 4-0 with a stoppage over Levay King at the end of round two of their scheduled four round bout. Ronald Cruz scored an impressive third round knockout over the experienced Martinus Clay in a scheduled six round bout. FULL RESULTS 6 ROUNDS FEATHERWEIGHTS---Eric Hunter (12-5, 5 KO’s) 125 lbs of Philadelphia KO 1 (3:00) over Roberto Bonilla (22-12) 124 lbs of Ciudad Sandino, NIC 8 Rounds JR MIDDLEWEIGHTS—Derek Ennis (20-2-1, 13 KO’s) 154 lbs of Philadelphia TKO 5 (1:26) over Edwin Vazquez (22-15-2) 150 lbs of Santurce, PR 6 ROUNDS WELTERWEIGHT—Ronald Cruz (8-0, 5 KO’s) of Bethlehem, PA KO 3 (1:57) over Martinus Clay (13-24-4) 148 ½ lbs of Philadelphia 4 ROUNDS FEMALE WELTERWEIGHTS—Jackie Davis (4-0) 146 ½ lbs of Philadelphia U DEC over Melisenda Perez (6-2) 149 lbs of Kansas City, MO…scores were40-36; 40-36 and 39-37 4 ROUNDS HEAVYWEIGHTS—Joey Dawejko (2-0, 1 KO) 224 ½ lbs of Philadelphia KO 1 (:47) over Ricardo Johnson (1-1) 235 lbs of Cincinnati, OH 4 ROUNDS HEAVYWEIGHTS—Andreas Gustafson (4-0, 2 KO’s) 236 lbs of Norrkoping, Sweden KO (end of 2nd) over Levay King (0-2) 231 ½ lbs of PA 4 ROUNDS JR WELTERWEIGHTS—Clement Bethea (1-0) 139 lbs of Philadelphia, PA SPLT DEC over Henry Northan (0-2) 137 lbs of Philadelphia…Scores were 39-37; 39-37 for Bethea; 39-37 for Northan THIS GREAT CARD CAN BE SEEN ON WWW.GOFIGHTLIVE.TV FOR JUST $5.99 by clicking:
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Michael Katsidis Challenges Juan Diaz
By Michael Katsidis: Five-Time World Champion Sugar Shane Mosley (Right) speaks with members of the media on February 5, 2010 in the Super Bowl XLIV Media Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida about his May 1, 2010 fight against Six-Time World Champion Floyd Mayweather at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada which will be televised on HBO Pay-Per-View.
Today I propose a challenge to to Juan Diaz ! This is your lifeline ! Lets play who wants to be a Millionare !
It is your turn to phone a friend, call Golden boy and lets make this happen ! Since our last fight I have regained the WBO light weight championship of the world !
There has been talk for a bout against Robert Gurrero, a junior lightweight with little interest to me and nothing to gain !
Instead I choose a greater task with a personal meaning !
I propose to come Housten on the 27th of march and put everything I have gained on the line !
Juan this is your opportunity and I ask for a public response within the next 24 hours to show your willingness to accept this challenge !
With confidence , I will abide , come to Housten and and in front of 15000 or more fans defend my title !
MICHAEL KATSIDIS
Weather Not A Factor For Adamek vs Estrada
The Adamek - Estrada fight is on! There was barely a dusting of snow in Newark, NJ, the streets are clear. Tickets in the lower bowl have completely sold out, but Prudential Center will continue to open up sections of $53 seats as long as there is a demand..
An exciting card is on hand, including the IBF Heavyweight International Championship fight featuring Tomasz "Goral" Adamek, Gilowice, Poland & Jersey City, NJ, 39-1, 27 KO's, vs. Jason "Big Six" Estrada, Providence, R.I., 16-2, 4 KO's. Doors open at 7:00pm. The first fight will begin at 7:10pm. Tickets can be purchased at Prudential Center Box Office, or by calling TicketMaster 800-745-3000 until 6pm. Visit www.prucenter.com for more info.
Samuel Vargas Debuts Tonight In Montreal
Colombian amateur Samuel Vargas will make his pro debut against Todd Furler, this Saturday, February 6th at the Montreal Casino in Quebec, Canada in a scheduled four round welterweight bout. Born in Bogota, Colombia, Vargas immigrated to Canada at age 16 in search of a better life. Arriving in Toronto , Vargas started boxing under the guidance of famed Canadian trainer Chris Johnson. Hitting the sparring ring against world class professionals including Steve Molitor, Logan McGuinness and Andrew Singh Kooner, Vargas quickly earned the respect of his peers.
Said former bronze medalist and head trainer, “Vargas has the heart of a Lion, he does not know the word Quit!! I expect big things from this young man in the future.”
About his upcoming bout, Vargas stated, “I’m looking forward to my debut this Saturday night and would like to thank Hennessy Sports and Group Yvon Michel for the opportunity.”
Undefeated Canadian puncher David Lemieux headlines the six fight card at the Montreal Casino in Quebec , Canada on February 6 when he faces Jason Naugler for the vacant Canadian middleweight title.
The six fight card also includes former world title challenger Herman Ngoudjo, who faces Silverio Ortiz in a non title eight rounder. Ngoudjo has not fought since dropping a 12 round decision to Juan Urango for the IBF welterweight title in January 2009 and will be looking to impress as he plans another assault on the world title.
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Mayweather Jr. & Mosley At Super Bowl XLIV
Photo: Aaron Sprecher - Hoganphotos / Golden Boy Promotions
Six-Time World Champion Floyd Mayweather (Second From Left) speaks with members of the media on February 5, 2010 in the Super Bowl XLIV Media Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida about his May 1, 2010 fight against Five-Time World Champion Sugar Shane Mosley at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada which will be televised on HBO Pay-Per-View.
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Rios Planning A Quick Start Against Teron, Televised Undercard Info
Unbeaten lightweight Brandon Rios of Oxnard, Ca. is looking to get off to a quick start on Saturday night. “We’re in tough, taking on Jorge Luis Teron,” said Robert Garcia, chief trainer for Rios. “The game is to jump right on Teron and get off to a quick start and not let up. Teron is a pretty big puncher. Our first goal is be aggressive and get control of the fight.”
Rios vs. Teron is the main event on a Top Rank Live! show televised live on Fox Sports Espanol (10 pm eastern, 7 pm pacific) at the Convention Center. Rios has a record of 23-0-1, 16 KOs. Teron is 23-1-1, 15 KOs. He lives and trains in the Bronx, N.Y.
Rios has been working Alfonso Gomez as his chief sparring partner in Oxnard.
“Brutally tough workouts. Rios and Gomez went at it,” said Garcia. “The good thing is that Rios trained very hard and he is very sharp.”
Rios and Teron will box 10 rounds, for the vacant NABF Lightweight Championship. Rios is managed by Cameron Dunkin of Las Vegas.
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Mike Rathje, a former defenseman for the NHL San Jose Sharks and Philadelphia Flyers, is the manager of Juan Ruiz who takes on Tomas Villa in the opening bout on the telecast. Ruiz, 23-5, 7 KOs, is from Newhall, Calif. Villa, a very popular fighter here, has a record of 20-6-4, 13 KOs. He is from Midland, Texas.
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This is the third Top Rank Live! fight card on Fox… The network will pre-tape a super bantamweight fight between Roberto Marroquin, 11-0 of Dallas, against Robert Guillen 5-4-3, of Glendale, Az….Lupe Contreras is the ring announcer on Saturday night…
Clottey Preparing For Pacquiao
Photo: Chris Farina / Top Rank
#1 Contender Joshua Clottey hits the mitts with corner man Bismarck Bruce as he prepares for his upcoming world welterweight championship against Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao. Top Rank’s “The Event,” will be held on Saturday, March 13 at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas,Texas and televised live on HBO pay-per-view.
Results From Philly
Light middleweight Derek Ennis (20-2-1 13KOs) stopped Edwin Vazquez (22-15-2 8KOs) inside of five rounds Friday at the legendary Blue Horizon in Philadelphia, PA. Time was 1:26.
Ronald Cruz (8-0 5KOs) scored a third round KO victory over Martinus Clay (13-24-4 5KOs). Time was 1:57.
Eric Hunter (12-1 5KOs) needed one round to defeat Roberto Bonilla (22-12 13KOs).
Joey Dawejko TKO(1) Ricardo Johnson
Jacqueline Davis UD(4) Melisenda Perez
Andreas Gustafsson TKO(2) Levay King
Clemente Bethea SD(4) Henry Northan
Johnson Stops Mack, Rigondeaux Continues To Roll
In an IBF light heavyweight eliminator bout, Glen Johnson (50-13-2 34KOs) scored a sixth round TKO victory over Yusaf Mack (28-3-2 17KOs) Friday at the NSU Arena in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Time was 2:21.
Undefeated super bantamweight Guillermo Rigondeaux (5-0 4KOs) scored an impressive first round KO against Adolfo Landeros (20-13-1 9KOs). A pinpoint body shot from Rigondeaux sent Landeros down and out at 0:28 of the opening stanza.
Ed Paredes (24-3-1 15KOs) made quick of Joey Hernandez (15-1-1 8KOs) by scoring a second round KO. Time was 1:53.
Yudel Johnson TKO(1) Dorian Beaupierre
Hernandez Victorious Over Corley
Freddy Hernandez (28-1 19KOs) defeated DeMarcus Corley (36-13-1 21KOs) via fifth round KO Friday night at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, CA. Time was 1:48.
Heavyweight Lateef Kayode (10-0 9KOs) remained undefeated with a second round KO victory over David Whittom (10-12-1 6KOs). Time was 1:23.
Francisco Contreras KO(1) Juan Castaneda Jr. Time was 1:38
Emad Ali UD(6) Chris Green. Scores: 60-54, 59-55 (twice).
Rufino Serrano UD(4) Jose Pacheco. Scores: 40-36 all around.
Ruben Rivera TKO(1) Derrick Thomas. Time was 0:49.
Booth Stops Marsh
In a bout for the BBBofC Bristh and vacant Commonwealth super bantamweight titles, Jason Booth (35-6 15KOs) stopped Matthew Marsh (13-2 1KO) via eleventh round TKO Friday at Harvey Hadden Leisure Centre in Nottingham, United Kingdom.
In other action:
Martin Concepcion PTS(10) Kevin Hammond
Ovill McKenzie TKO(1) Billy Boyle
Dale Miles TKO(2) Kristian Laight
Young Mutley TKO(3) Scott Woolford
Scott Haywood D(6) John Fewkes
Terry Maughan PTS(6) Craig Tomes
Gary Sykes PTS(6) Dean Mills
Carl Johanneson PTS(6) Youssef Al Hamidi
Paul Edwards PTS(6) Andy Bell
Curtis Valentine PTS(4) Ryan Clark
Branco KOs Hubert
Silvio Branco (60-10-2 37KOs) scored a fourth round KO over Laszlo Hubert (26-6 15KOs) to claim the vacant WBC International cruiserweight title Friday at Palatenda in Fuscaldo, Calabria, Italy.
In other action:
Domencio Spada KO(1) Norbert Nagy
Vincenzo Rossitto KO(4) Mihaly Kratki
Emiliano Marsili PTS(6) Zsolt Nagy
Emanuele Blandamura KO(5) Janos Varga
Ramos-Solis Weights
Likar Ramos 129.85 vs. Jorge Solís 129.85
Ramón Maas 121.47 vs. Germán Meraz 121.97
José Pinzón 149.91 vs. Josué Mendoza 151.89
Moisés Eb 107.36 vs. Ricardo Toribio 107.36
Enrique Bernache 121.69 vs. Alberto Chuc 121.69
Julián Yedras 105.82 vs. Irving Requena 109.12
Guerrero: "I Don't Fear Donaire"
Photo: Top Rank
Gerson “Nene” Guerrero knows that he is not the most well-known boxer in the world, but neither was Nonito Donaire a few years back when he demolished Vic Darchinyan and became a world champion. “I know that this is the most important fight of my life and I know how good Donaire is, but I know I can beat him,” said Guerrero. Guerrero will take on Donaire in the main event of “Latin Fury 13/Pinoy Power 3,” a big championship pay-per-view card that Top Rank will telecast live from the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas.
“Boxing history is full of upsets and that why I have prepared myself like never before. I need to be at my best and I will on February 13. Its now or never for me,” said Guerrero, from his training camp in Mexico City. Guerrero trains in one of the most well know gyms in Mexico, the “Pacho Rosales” gym where some of the best Mexican fighters have trained in the past.
“Donarie looks very fast and has quick hands, but I don’t fear him I feel confident enough in my own abilities to say that Mexico will have a new world champion that night in Las Vegas,” said Guerrero. The Mexican warrior has 15 plus years in boxing and has won 34 fights with 26 knockouts and only eight defeats.
Produced and distributed Live on Pay-Per-View by Top Rank, in association with PR Best Boxing, ABS-CBN and the Las Vegas Hilton, “Latin Fury 13 / Pinoy Power 13? will take place Saturday, February 13, at the Las Vegas Hilton. The four-bout pay-per-view broadcast, which will begin at 9 P.M. ET / 6 P.M. PT, will also feature World Boxing Organization (WBO) featherweight champion Fernando Montiel (39-2-2, 29 KOs), of Los Mochis, Mexico, defending his title against Top-10 contender Ciso Morales (14-0, 8 KOs), of Bohol, Philippines; former WBA flyweight champion and current #1 bantamweight contender Eric Morel (41-2, 21 KOs), of San Juan, Puerto Rico, taking on two-time world champion Gerry Peñalosa (54-7-2, 34 KOs), of Cebu, Philippines, in a 12-round WBO bantamweight title elimination bout; and a 10-round featherweight rumble between world title challengers, Mario Santiago (21-1-1, 14 KOs), of Ponce, Puerto Rico, and Bernabe Concepcion (29-2-1, 17 KOs), of Rizal, Philippines
Campillo Files Protest Against Shumenov Bout
Gabriel Campillo has filed a protest with the WBA regarding his split decision loss to Beibut Shumenov last Friday, January 29 in Las Vegas, NV. Campillo lost his WBA light heavyweight title following a controversial and absurd split decision victory via the scores rendered by the judges. The protest was filed on Friday.
Earlier this week, the WBA announced it would be reviewing the bout and that it had only approved one of the three judges, Levi Martinez, for the bout.
Weights From McAllen, TX
Brandon Rios 135 vs Jose Luis Teron 134
Tomas Villa 126 vs Juan Ruiz 124
Roberto Marroquin 123 vs Robert Guillen 121.75
Jerry Belmontes 126.5 vs Morris Chule 126.75
Caballero Stripped By IBF
The IBF has announced its decision to strip super bantamweight champ Celestino Caballero of his title due to not defending against mandatory challenger Takalani Ndlovu. Two purse bids were issued, but neither side ever participated. Caballero has not fought since 8/29/09, when he retired Francisco Leal after eight rounds, and still holds the WBA super bantamweight title.
Valero-DeMarco Weights
Photo: Tom Casino / Showtime
WBC lightweight champ Edwin Valero (135lbs) and interim WBC champ Antonio DeMarco (135lbs) both made weight for Saturday's showdown at Arena Monterrey in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Showtime will televise the bout live beginning at 9pm ET.
Undercard weights:
Luis Carlos Abregu 147 vs. Richard Gutierrez 147
Marvin Quintero 136 vs. Luis Gonzalez 132
Michel Rosales 148 vs. Orlando Escobar 148
Michael Medina 154 vs. Roberto Valenzuela 154
Jose Luis Zertuche 163 vs. Jesus Arras 161
Arely Mucino 114 vs. Anahi Torres 110
Juan Pablo Lopez 141 vs. Leonardo Resendiz 148
Carlos Perez 108 vs. Moises Calleros 108
Donaire Has One Week To Lose Seven Pounds
After a successful medical checkup on Thursday for his upcoming February 13 title bout against Gerson Guerrero on Top Rank's "Latin Fury 13/Pinoy Power3" PPV card in Las Vegas, the only thing left for interim WBA super flyweight champ Nonito Donaire to do is make sure he makes weight next week.
Reportedly, Donaire is seven pounds overweight with one week to go until the weigh in. Donaire told PhilBoxing.com that he is “just trying to cut down on my weight and am eating a little bit. So I am feeling a little weak but after the weigh in I should gain my strength back.”
Roach Studying Tape Of Clottey, Developing Game Plan
Manny Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach is diligently studying tape of Joshua Clottey to help prepare a game plan when the two fighters meet next month at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX and live on HBO PPV. Specifically, Roach has been watching tape of Clottey's bout gainst Zab Judah, who is a soutpaw like Pacquiao. Roach spotted something during his evaluation which made him curious.
“We’ve got a gameplan in place having watched the tapes and right now, I’m noting little adjustments Clottey makes fighting southpaws as I just got the Judah tape and he does act a bit differently with the southpaw stance,” wrote Roach in a weekly column for Boxing News of London.
“I’m waiting on one more tape of another southpaw he faced to see if it was from what Judah was doing or a tendency he might have against southpaws.”
Estrada-Adamek Make Weight
Photo: Ed Mulholland
Heavyweight contender Tomasz Adamek weighed in at 220.5 today for his clash against Jason Estrada on Saturday night at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Estrada weighed 237.
Snow Cancels Atlantic City Card
In light of the major snow storm expected to hit the Atlantic City area, Tropicana Casino and Resort and Star Boxing have decided to postpone Saturday night's boxing show until Saturday March 6th, noting major concern for the safety of traveling fans, fight participants and the general public welfare.
Both are very disappoined that they have had to postpone the show, especially since ticket sales had been so strong. All tickets purchased for the February 6th event will be honored on March 6th. The Tropicana and Star Boxing look forward to seeing everyone at the show on March 6th.
For further details or questions please call the Star Boxing at (718) 823-2000.
Lawman and Pacman Meet
Photo: Ping Nepo
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF (February 5, 2010) – STEVEN SEAGAL, one of Hollywood’s most popular box office action heroes and the star of A&E’s wildly-popular reality series Steven Seagal Lawman, was a dinner guest of seven-division world champion and three-time Fighter of the Year MANNY "Pacman" PACQUIAO earlier this week. A 7th degree black belt and Aikido master, as well as an accomplished blues musician with two albums under his belt, Seagal and Pacquiao had plenty of common interests to discuss.
“We had a great time together. The time just flew by,” said Pacquiao. “We discussed the possibility of working together in movies and making joint concert appearances. We also discovered that we share a bond in Asian philosophy and philanthropy. I invited Steven to be with me at Jerry Jones’ Cowboys Stadium on March 13 when I defend my world welterweight title against Joshua Clottey
Seagal, who has made over 20 motion pictures, grossing over $2 billion in worldwide box office receipts, has also been a fully commissioned deputy with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana for almost 20 years. In addition to going out on patrol, Seagal is an expert marksman who has worked with their SWAT team and has instructed Jefferson Parish officers in firearms and hand-to-hand combat. The debut episode of Steven Seagal Lawman attracted a record. 3.5 million viewers, making it A&E’s most-watched original series premiere.
#Promoted by Top Rank, in association with the Dallas Cowboys and Tecate, THE EVENT: Pacquiao vs. Clottey, World Welterweight Championship, will take place Saturday, March 13 and will be produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View®, beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
Remaining Tickets to THE EVENT: Pacquiao vs. Clottey, priced at $700, $500, $300, $200, $100, and $50, can be purchased in-person at the Cowboys Stadium
THE EVENT: Pacquiao vs. Clottey pay-per-view
Vasquez vs Sonsona February 27
HOBOKEN, N.J. (Feb. 5, 2010) – Unbeaten Wilfredo “WV2” Vasquez, Jr., the proud son of 2-time world champion Wilfredo Vasquez, plans to make Puerto Rican history Feb. 27 when he fights the 19-year-old being billed in the Philippines as the next Manny Pacquaio, “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona, for the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO junior featherweight title, headlining one of two sensational shows airing on pay-per-view in North America.
The double-barrelled “The Double Assault” is presented by PR Best Boxing Promotions in Puerto Rico, in association with All Star Boxing and Sampson Boxing LLC, and KO Entertainment in Cancun, Mexico. The unique broadcast is being distributed in the United States and Canada by Integrated Sports for live viewing at 9 PM/ET – 6 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, TVN, DISH Network, Viewer’s Choice and Shaw PPV for a suggested retail price of only $34.95.
The action starts at 9 PM/ET live from Reben Rodriquez Coliseum in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, with hometown hero Vasquez,. Jr. (17-0-1, 14 KOs) taking on former WBO Super Flyweight champion Sonsona (14-0-1, 12 KOs) for the vacant WBO junior featherweight belt. Unbeaten cruiserweight prospect Carlos Negron (7-0, 6 KOs), 2008 Puerto Rican Olympian, provides chief support in a 6-round bout against an opponent to be determined.
Vasquez, Jr., the WBC Latino super bantamweight champion, is rated No. 2 by the WBO, while former WBO super flyweight titlist Sonsona is ranked No. 3.
“This is a very important fight because we will make history in Puerto Rico by being the first father and son World Champions, also with the same promoter (Tuto Zabala, Jr.),” Vasquez, Jr. explained. “I will leave everything in the ring to accomplish it. Sonsona is a very good boxer. It will be a good fight for fans to watch. I have trained very hard and I hope he did, too. He had a strong amateur background and I had no amateur fights, but they chose the wrong opponent to move up in weight to fight. Nothing is personal, it’s all business.
“There’s no added pressure on me because of my father. It’s different times. I see him as my father and trainer. I am relaxed and will do this for my family. For boxing fans who haven’t seen me, you will see me focused to secure his family’s future. I am a young, exciting fighter. I will win, by decision or knockout.”
Vasquez, Sr. was a great bantamweight and super bantamweight in the late eighties and early nineties who had a pro record of 56-9-2 (41 KOs). “I am happy and proud,” he said about his son. We will make history February 27. No pressure, I trust Tuto Zabala, Jr. like nobody else. We will win. My son fights like me. He inherited my punching power and he punches like a junior welterweight. He does his own thing but I feel he fights like me or even better. Fighting was easier, no doubt, than watching my son fight.”
The spotlight will then shift to El Polyforim Benito Juarez in Cancun, Mexico, where former WBA light heavyweight champion Hugo Hernan “Pigu” Garay takes on highly world rated “Hard Hittin’” Chris Henry for the WBA Interim light heavyweight title. Former WBA & WBC super flyweight title-holder Cristian Mijares drops back down to his natural weight class versus TBA.
Garay (32-4, 17 KOs), rated No. 3 by the WBA, is a popular Argentinean who defeated Yuri Barashian by decision for the WBA light heavyweight title in 2008, successfully defended against present WBO Interim champion Juergen Braehmer by decision, and then lost his belt by decision last June to Gabriel Campillo.
WBA No. 4-ranked Henry, fighting out of Houston, is coming off of an explosive win by sixth-round technical knockout of Shaun George last July on ESPN. Henry has been the NABF, NABA, IBA Inter-Continental and USNBC light heavyweight champion during the past four years.
Mexican boxer Mijares, rated No. 5 by the WBA and No. 14 by the IBF, was one of the world’s top pound-for-pound boxers after winning a decision against Alexander Munoz in their 2008 WBC/WBA super flyweight unification match.
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De La Hoya Hopes To Convince Marquez To Take Khan Fight
Juan Manuel Marquez has yet to agree to terms for a bout against Amir Khan. The bout would mark the U.S. debut for Khan and would definitely be an entertaining contest. A decision has to be made soon and Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer says Oscar De La Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions, has become involved and is trying to resolve any issues Marquez may have.
"Oscar has been reaching out to Juan and they'll discuss the issues," Schaefer told ESPN.com. "Oscar is personally involved now in trying to get the deal done."
Whitfield vs Espinoza For NABO Title February 27
World ranked flyweight contender Rayonta “Stingray” Whitfield will battle Sergio Espinoza for the NABO Flyweight Title on Saturday, February 27th at the Bell Auditorium, it was announced today by TKO Boxing Promotions
Advance tickets will go on sale at 10am Friday morning, February 5th, priced from $27 to $102 (including a $2.00 facility fee), through the Augusta Entertainment Complex Box Office, (www.georgialinatix.com, by phone at 1-877-4AUGTIX or in person at the Augusta Entertainment Complex Box Office, 601 Seventh Street).
A $5.00 in person box office discount for all military, police and fire personnel along with college students with proper ID is available in all price ranges until February 26th. The Bell Auditorium is located at 712 Telfair Street in Augusta Georgia; doors on the evening of the event will open at 6:30pm with the first bell at 7:30pm.
A press conference to announce the event was held this past Tuesday at Mayor Deke Copenhaver’s office in Augusta .
Said Augusta native Whitfield, “I’m thrilled to be fighting for the NABO Flyweight Title against Sergio Espinoza, but most importantly I’m very happy and proud to be able to fight at home in front of my family and friends. The support that I receive here at home is outstanding and I’m looking forward to putting on a great performance in my hometown on February 27th.
Mayor Copenhaver was effusive with his praise for Whitfield, “We’re all very proud of Rayonta. He’s accomplished a great deal both as an amateur and professional, and Augusta looks forward to cheering him on in his bout against Espinoza on the 27th.”
The 28 year old Whitfield, 23-1-0 (11KO’s), is currently world ranked #4 by the IBF and #5 by the WBO. He is coming off an eight round unanimous decision win over Evaristo Primero on October 10th in Houston .
On February 7, 2009, Whitfield battled WBO champion Omar Navarez in Chubut, Argentina evenly over nine rounds before the bout was abruptly halted in the champions’ hometown although Whitfield was unhurt and fully able to continue in the battle.
Hailing from San Diego, California, the 31 year old Espinoza brings a record of 16-6-1 with five knockouts into the title bout with Whitfield. Espinoza is a staple in the highly competitive Southern California boxing scene where he is known for his numerous world class battles over his nine year professional career.
The co-main event will feature outstanding junior lightweight prospect Mickey Bey Jr. in a ten round bout for the WBO Inter-Continental Title. After a highly successful amateur career, the 26 year old Cleveland , Ohio native has amassed an undefeated professional record of
15-0-0 (8KO’s). Last year, amongst his three wins was an eight round decision over highly regarded prospect Rashad Ganaway on August 22nd in Houston, Texas.
The undercard includes outstanding newcomers; welterweight Joseph Elegele, 3-0-0 (2KO’s) of Melbourne, Florida and junior featherweight Robert Rodriguez, 1-0-0, from Greeley, Colorado . Additional bouts and further details on the undercard will be announced shortly.
ABOUT TKO BOXING PROMOTIONS
Formed in early 2008, Chet Koerner’s Las Vegas based TKO BOXING Promotions, originators of the “HOMETOWN HEROES TO WORLD CHAMPIONS” national boxing series, stable includes; heavyweight Lenroy Thomas, cruiserweight Andres Taylor, super middleweight Fedor Chudinov, middleweights Peter Manfredo Jr., Elvin Ayala, James Countryman, Dmitry Chudinov and J’Leon Love, junior middleweights Bastie Samir, welterweights Demetrius Hopkins, Bradley Blankenship, Mikael Zewski, Leti Leti and Eric Mendez, junior welterweights Francisco Contreras, Joseph Elegele and Hastings Bwalya, lightweights Edner Cherry, Rolando Reyes, Mickey Bey Jr., Terence Crawford and Fidel Maldonado Jr., featherweights Matt Remillard, Carney Bowman, Dat Nguyen, Delvin Placencia, Rafael Lora, Maxwell Awaku and Robert Rodriguez, super bantamweights Rafael Valenzuela, bantamweight Leo Santa Cruz and flyweight Rayonta Whitfield
Kastidis vs Guerrero, Maidana vs Cayo March 27
An attractive title doubleheader has been lined up for March 27 on HBO's "Boxing After Dark" series. The featured bout would have interim WBO lightweight champ Michael Katsidis (26-2 21KOs) defending against Robert Guerrero (25-1-1 17KOs). Guerrero would be moving up in weight for the contest.
The second title bout would see interim WBA junior welterweight champ Marcos Maidana (27-1 26KOs) defending against Victor Cayo (24-0 16KOs).
This would mean a bout between Maidana and WBA champ Amir Khan would not happen anytime soon. Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer plans to build the fight for sometime next year. "Everything is worked out," Schaefer told ESPN.com. "Maidana is going to continue to be the interim champion and we're going to promote three fights for Maidana, including March 27, and it will lead to a fight with Khan. We'll build Maidana here in the U.S. and give him great fights, and the same with Amir. If they keep winning, then you'll have the big fight sometime next year."
Marquez Expects Fourth Bout With Vazquez To Be "Mother Of All Wars"
With a new trainer, Daniel Zaragoza, in his corner, Rafael Marquez is preparing for his fourth encounter with Israel Vazquez on April 22 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. In each of their previous three fights, both fighters earned each other's respect and left everything in the ring. Marquez expects nothing less during their fourth meeting and says this will be the war of all wars. "[This] will be the mother of all wars. I expect the same kind of fight or even better than the previous three," Marquez told ESTO. "Israel and I climbed into the ring and fought every second of our three fights, and this one will be equal to or better than the others."
Marquez is confident his power will prevail over Vazquez and hopes to land big fights against Juan Manuel Lopez and other big names. "My punch is much more powerful. If I beat Israel, I'm going to look for a fight against Juanma Lopez. I can beat him. I'm looking to get the big fights in two or three years I have left in this game," Marquez said.
Chisora vs Baker February 13 At Wembley
Derek Chisora will tackle Carl "The Fridge" Baker on February 13 at Wembley Arena in an eliminator for the British heavyweight title
However the Finchley hero, who will fight near his north London home, says that won't happen.
"Baker's going to be tough, but I'm ready to knock him out and show I'm the best in Britain," stormed Chisora.
"I'm disappointed that I won't be fighting for the British title against Williams, but my promoter Frank Warren has worked hard to make sure that this fight is an eliminator for the Lonsdale belt.
"I'll get my hands on it later this year, and having to wait now will make it all the sweeter when I finally get to lift it.
"I'm just glad that someone had the bottle to face me in the end.
"Williams claimed he was injured, while Fury's got a big mouth but no guts to back it up. He's so scared of me I'm suprised he didn't go all the way to Australia.
"Full respect to Baker for agreeing to the fight, but there's only one winner, and that's me."
Baker, a 28-year-old southpaw
"Chisora's an exciting young prospect but beating Williams had give me a massive confidence boost," he said.
"I'm always in training, and although I've been given this fight at short notice, I'll be in great shape on the night. I'm not coming to London to make up the numbers.
"It's always been my dream to win the British title and I'll be a step closer once I've knocked out Chisora."
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