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Roman Martinez 128.8 vs Ricky Burns 129.8

"Magnificent Seven" Card Adds Macklin vs Jomardashvili

Frank Warren's huge Magnificent Seven show in Birmingham on Saturday 18th September rolls on.
 
Following the recent withdrawals of Darren Barker and Ryan Rhodes from their fights against Matthew Macklin and Lukas Konecny, respectively, Warren has been working hard to keep one of the biggest shows of his career together.
 
The Hall of Fame promoter can now confirm that Macklin will face hard Georgian Shalva Jomardashvili for the Vacant European Middleweight title, while Manchester's Matthew Hall gets a golden opportunity against Konecny for the Vacant European Light-Middleweight title.
 
The blockbuster card also features Nathan Cleverly's WBO World Light-Heavyweight title eliminator against Karo Murat; Kell Brook's WBO Intercontinental Welterweight title defence against Michael Jennings; Enzo Maccarinelli's European Cruiserweight title defence against Alexander Frenkel; British heavyweight champion Derek Chisora against Commonwealth Champion Sam Sexton; James DeGale's Eliminator for the British Super-Middleweight title against Carl Dilks; Frankie Gavin versus Michael Kelly for the Vacant Irish Light-Welterweight Championship and Don Broadhurst against Najah Ali for the Vacant International Masters Bantamweight Championship.
 
The Magnificent Seven will be broadcast live and exclusive on Sky Box Office.
 
Macklin, who recently returned from his training camp at Freddie Roach's Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, said, "I was gutted to hear that Barker had pulled out of our fight, but I'm a positive person and the main thing for me and my fans is that I'm still fighting in my home town of Birmingham,"
 
"Frank has done a fantastic job for me and I'm fighting for the vacant European title so I will still achieve my dream of winning it in front of my fans,"
 
"I can honestly say my training for the Barker fight has the best it's ever been and I was looking forward to facing him on the night,"
 
"I was looking to make a real statement to show who is the best in Britain and I'm confident I could have done Barker inside five rounds,"
 
"Barker's out now so he's in the past and I've got to concentrate on Jomardashvili and work out a new game plan with my trainer,"
 
"Like I said, the main thing for me is that I'm still fighting and I've got a great chance to win the European title in Birmingham."
 
Manchester puncher Hall was due to fight a week after the Birmingham show in London and is fit and ready to go.
 
"I had a strange feeling that something like this was going to happen, don't ask me why, but I just felt it was going to happen,"
 
"It's a dream come for me to fight for the European title and I'm going to win it,"
 
"I'm a massive Manchester United fan and like them, I've got the chance to become champion of Europe,"
 
"Obviously I'm in great shape because of my fight that was going to happen the following week, but I've been given an extra boost by this great news,"
 
Warren, in his 30th year as a promoter, said, "It's been a hectic few days and nothing is ever easy in this sport, but I'm delighted that both Matthews (Macklin and Hall) will get the chance to fight for European titles on what will be a super night of boxing,"
 
"Macklin has put in a lot of hard work training in America leading up to this fight and it least it will not go to waste,"
 
"He's still got a very tough fight against Jomardasvili who he now has to prepare for,"
 
"For Hall, it's great to give him the opportunity to get back into the big time and challenge for the European title and I believe that he can do it."
 
"It a great card featuring some of the best British boxers and some potentially thrilling domestic showdowns."

Vazquez Jr. Defends Against Hernandez October 16

WBC minimumweight champ Oleydong Sithsamerchai (34-0-1 12KOs) and Pornsawan Porpramook (22-3-1 16KOs) fought to a twelve round draw Friday at Kad Choengdoi in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Scores were 114-114 (twice), 114-113 (Sithsamerchai).

Povetkin To Fight October 30?

Heavyweight contender Alexander Povetkin is currently preparing for a bout against an opponent TBA on October 30 in Germany. The bout would take place on the undercard to the bout between middleweight champ Sebastian Slyvester and Mahir Oral.

Donaire Planning December Ring Return

Nonito Donaire could make a ring return in December on an upcoming Top Rank PPV card featuring Miguel Cotto. While no opponent has been mentioned, Donaire is expected to see action on the card. A victory would then setup a highly anticipated bout with Fernando Montiel.

Steven Luevano Retires

Former world champ Steven Luevano has retired. Luevano compiled a professional record of 37-2-1 15KOs while also winning the WBO featherweight title. His last bout came against Juan Manuel Lopez this past January in which he lost the title. Manager Cameron Dunkin told ESPN.com that following the bout, Luevano's promoter, Top Rank, released him. The decision came as a surprise to Luevano and he was distraught.

"He told me that when Top Rank let him go it stuck a dagger in his heart and he said he never recovered," said Dunkin. "He said it hurt him so bad. He said, 'I thought we were like family.'

Sturm-Lorenzo Weights

Felix Sturm (158.95lbs) and Giovanni Lorenzo (158.29lbs) both made weight for their WBA middleweight title showdown on Saturday night.

Weights From Slovenia

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Jan Zaveck 145.9 vs. Rafal Jackiewicz 146.8

Undercard:

Christina Hammer 159.2 vs. Mihaela Dragan 158.5
Tjasa Kolar 110.7 vs. Anika Kurzer 113.5
Denis Simcic 174.8 vs. Istvan Varga 173.9
Goran Delic 208.6 vs. Attila Makula (TBA)
Predrag Radosevic 173.1 vs. Thomas Hengstberger n/a
Tommy Altmann 153.4 vs. Bronislav Kubin 150.8

Holyfield Has Sights On Klitschkos & Haye

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The heated war of words, between former English Super Bantamweight Champion Ryan Barrett and Mark ‘The Flash’ Alexander, ahead of their eagerly awaited International Masters title clash on the Steve Goodwin ‘It’s Personal’ double title show at York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, on Saturday the 11th September, finally boiled over last night, during their appearance on Steve Bunce’s BBC Radio London Boxing Hour Show.

Ironically the opening salvo of the hostilities was fired by Alexander with his publicly calling out Barrett on Bunce’s show back in May.  

Barrett retaliated with a bombardment of vitriolic comments in the press, such as, “He is scared of me and will try to run away all night but I will track him down and knock him out”

“He doesn’t exist in my World. I have no respect for the man. He’s upset the wrong person. All I’ll say to him is just run and hide.”

“I don’t think his old legs will carry him the full ten rounds”

“Alexander is coming to get destroyed. I have been in with the likes of Amir Khan, Alexander is a nobody and will leave the arena a nobody.”

The Flash responded with some equally cutting comments of his own, his best shot came early in August when he stated, “Everyone saw what I did to Michael Devine back in April, expect more of the same. This time though I think I’ll just plain knock Barrett out, not down four times like Devine. He should bring a pillow, I’m gonna put him to sleep.”

Whilst Barrett was ahead, there was no clear winner, that is until last night, when a mischievous Steve Bunce provided the perfect platform - a four round verbal boxing contest.

Round 1 - Barrett, fighting out of the red corner, let rip with a massive left to the chin of Alexander - it landed, but not before glancing off referee Steve Bunce, who had asked where the intense dislike between the two started, Barrett's retort,”When he opened his big mouth right here on your show”

Alexander responded with a rather week jab “It’s the normal thing that boxers do, he took it personal, he shouldn’t have taken it personal.” Round 1 to Barrett.

Round 2 - Starts with Barrett throwing a beautiful combination, “It was him that said I was offered the fight and refused it, I didn’t know until about a week before Steve Goodwin's June show when I was offered it for silly money.  I said to him I didn’t want to go backwards in my career and fight clowns like Mark Alexander”.

Reeling from Barrett's cracking shots Alexander countered with “I have a special seat for you Steve, and on that seat will be a pillow. What happens when I hit Ryan Barrett, you throw the pillow in and he’ll bounce off it.” Round 2 to Barrett, possibly even a 10-8 round that one!

Round 3 - Alexander starts the round with “In boxing I haven’t had my chance, Ryan’s had his chance. I’m getting my chance now and I’m gonna take it.”

Barrett backs Alexander onto the ropes with a scintillating flurry, “I’ve been scheduled for eight,ten, twelve rounds. Mark’s barely got himself out of first gear and got himself out of a four and six rounder. His best win is against a raw novice two bouter and my best wins are against English Champions and seasoned pros. You know, a good standard.” Round 3 to Barrett.

Round 4 - Barrett’s three rounds up and Alexander needs a knockout to get the win, can he do it?

Barrett started fast with a cracking body shot, followed by a hook “Mark will come out like he did against Michael Brodie, putting all his eggs in one basket for two or three rounds, realise he’s run out of ideas and then he’ll run like a little girl”

Alexander solidly countered with a massive uppercut that looked bang on target, by firmly stating “Straight Knockout” before adding “the longer it goes, the worse for him. I’m gonna be ready for twelve rounds, ten rounds whatever it takes. It’s gonna be a straight knockout.” which took the power right out of the shot.

There was no need to wait for the judges verdict,  it was clear, Barrett wins the “War of Words” contest by unanimous decision.

These two clearly do not like each other. That leads to the conclusion that this fight will be brutal. It will be bloody and It will be one hell of a fight. Can’t wait.

Ryan Barrett versus Mark ‘The Flash’ Alexander, for the vacant International Masters Lightweight title, will headline the Goodwin Promotions ‘It’s Personal’ event at York Hall, Bethnal Green, London on Saturday the 11th September 2010.

Co-headline sees Ultrachem TKO Boxing Gym’s unbeaten Light Middleweight prospect Pat McAleese against the ultra tough Lee Noble. This fight also suits the event’s ‘It’s Personal’ billing as there’s no love lost between McAleese and Noble either.

Expect fireworks as both boxers battle it out for The British Masters Light Middleweight title as earlier this year they battled it out on a Ricky Hatton Promotions show, the result then - a draw! Nuff said.

Rising Light Middleweight star Erick ‘The Eagle Ochieng, who recently defeated Curtis Valentine in the battle of the undefeated, is looking to extend his unblemished record against Brummy hardman Dee Mitchell.

Another Light Middleweight prospect, Michael Norgrove, also looks to extend his perfect record. Norgrove, whose record ot 2-0, has his hardest test to date when he faces Finchley’s Ian Eldridge.

Ultrachem TKO’s exceptional Featherweight discovery, 19 year old George Jupp, is set for his second career fight against the highly experienced Latvian Pavels Senkovs.

Unbeaten prospect Tony "The Conqueror" Conquest is set to face one of the most experienced Cruserweight’s around, Hastings Rasani, who has fought the best the division has offered over the years, so will need to be right on his game.

Another Ultrachem TKO Gym discovery, Portsmouth’s Light Heavyweight Joel McIntyre, the protégé of WBU Light Heavyweight World Champion Tony ‘Oakey Kokey’ Oakey, will be making his highly anticipated professional debut. Joel will be facing Welsh banger Jamie Ambler.

Super Middleweight Eder Kurti will be looking to maintain his six fight winning streak against Sabie Monteith.

Bethnal Green’s highly popular Light Welterweight Jamie Arlain is set to explode on the professional scene. Arlain will be facing Bulgarian Danny Dontchev.

Exciting Welterweight prospect Phil Gill aka "The Phil Gill Experience" looks to continue his unbeaten record against the experienced Sid Razak.

Also at Welterweight Bobby Gladman, who has a perfect 6-0 record is set for a four round contest against a yet to be named opponent.

Tickets for ‘It’s Personal’ at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, London on Saturday 11th September 2010 are priced £35 (Unreserved) or £60 (Ringside).

For tickets call: 07960 850645, book on-line at www.tickets.justlisten2this.com or in person at The Ultrachem TKO Gym, Gillian House, Stephenson Street, Canning Town, London E16 4SA.

Woodgate Signs New Management Deal

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While ESPN Friday Night Fights recently concluded its 2010 programming season, boxing fans can still turn to ESPN platforms for quality fights through November 2010. ESPN unveiled Thursday an impressive lineup of fights that will air live and exclusively on ESPN3.com for U.S.-based consumers in addition to other ESPN platforms. ESPN will kick start the fall lineup with the Sat., Sept. 4 Felix Sturm/Giovanni Lorenzo (29-2, 21 KOs) bout, which will determine the WBA middleweight title. The fight will begin at 4:30 p.m. ET. live on ESPN3.com and ESPN Deportes. A title defense for Sturm (33-2-1, 14 KOs), the match will be his first fight in 14 months.

In late July, ESPN3.com was announced as the live digital platform for the Sept. 11 (5 p.m. ET) Wladimir Klitschko/Samuel Peter tilt from Frankfurt, Germany. That fight will mark the second time the platform has carried a Klitschko heavyweight bout.

ESPN Deportes will also air the fight on tape-delay at 8 p.m. ET with a re-air set for ESPN on Sept. 12 at 4:30 p.m. ET. Klitschko (54-3, 48 KOs), the unified heavyweight champion of the world, and Peter (34-3, 27 KOs) first met in a 2005 title elimination bout with Klitschko emerging victorious.

Moving from the heavyweight class to a lighter brand of boxing, on Friday, Sept. 17 at 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN will celebrate Mexico’s 200 years of Independence with exclusive coverage of the Bicentenary Caribbean Rumble. In addition to ESPN3.com coverage, ESPN2 and ESPNPlay, the broadband network for live sports programming in Latin America, will carry the fight live.

The Caribbean Rumble will feature Wilbert Uicab (29-5-1, 18 KO’S) against Edren Dapudong (20-2-0, 10 KO’S) in a 12-round bout for the WBC Silver Flyweight Championship. The co-feature will pit Alisher Rahimov (20-0, 11 KO’s) of Russia against Jose Emilio Perea (18-0, 10 KO’s) of Pachuca, Mexico, for defense of Rahimov’s WBC International Lightweight Championship

On Saturday, Oct. 16, ESPN will again carry another heavyweight championship bout featuring a Klitschko. Just over a month after his brother, Wladimir, takes to the ring, Vitali Klitshcko (40-2, 38 KOs) will battle Shannon Briggs (51-5-1, 45 KOs) for the WBC Heavyweight title from Hamburg, Germany. ESPN3.com will carry the action live beginning at 5 p.m. ET. ESPN will air the fight the following day on Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. Deportes will air the fight at a time later to be determine.

To close out the fall action, a special military-themed ESPN boxing special will air on Monday, Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. ET. It will be carried on ESPN3.com and ESPN2 live. The fight card will be announced at a later date. ESPN Deportes will carry the boxing special on Nov. 9 at 9 p.m. ET.

Chavez Jr. To Earn Title Shot Against Martinez, Says WBC

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An attractive bout between former world champ Zab Judah (39-6 27KOs) and unbeaten Lucas Matthysse (27-0 25KOs) is being discussed to headline an upcoming HBO televised card on November 6 that would take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Golden Boy Promotions, promoter for Matthysse, and Judah's promoter, Main Events, are working out the details with HBO.

"HBO likes the match," Schaefer told ESPN.com. "So we are trying to work it out."

"We are trying very hard to make it happen, but Zab is definitely interested. I'm all for it, but it's a complicated thing to do. But I think if it's going to happen, we'll have it worked out in the next couple of days," said Kathy Duva of Main Events.

Should a deal be made, Judah's scheduled bout against Michael Clark on October 2 would be scratched.

Sept. 3 "Solo Boxeo Tecate" To Re-Air Mosley vs Margarito, Feature Special On Saul Alvarez

LOS ANGELES - One of the biggest fight cards of 2010 is a little over two weeks away, but this Friday night, fight fans can start getting ready for the September 18 "200: CELEBRATE AND DOMINATE" Mosley vs. Mora event at Los Angeles' STAPLES Center, with the September 3 special edition of TeleFutura's "Sólo Boxeo Tecate" which will feature the complete Sugar Shane Mosley vs. Antonio Margarito bout from January 2009 as well as an in-depth look at rising Mexican star Saul "Canelo" Alvarez.

On January 24, 2009 Mosley was at his best as he dominated the heavily favored Margarito from the opening bell until the fight was stopped at 43 seconds into the ninth round. On of the most impressive performances of his brilliant career, the victory earned Mosley the WBA World Welterweight Championship and proved to his critics that age is only a number.

The September 3 show will also feature highlights of Mexican phenom Saul "Canelo" Alvarez's bouts against Jose Miguel Cotto (May 1, 2010) and Larry Mosley (October 24, 2008), along with exclusive, never before seen footage of the unbeaten pugilist.

The special presentation of "Sólo Boxeo Tecate" is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate and will air on TeleFutura at 11:30pm ET / PT (10:30pm CT).

For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GoldenBoyBoxingor become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing.

Boxing fans of the Inland Empire will be treated to a crossroads main event featuring two of the region's top 140-pound prospects on Friday, September 17 when Thompson Boxing Promotions in association with Fox Sports en Español and sponsored by Lucas Oil, presents a six-bout card billed as "LOCK 'N LOADED III" at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California.

Jose "El Niño" Reynoso (12-3-1, 1 KO) will face his toughest nemesis Hector "Teco" Serrano (13-0, 5 KOs) who will put his undefeated record on the line in the scheduled 10-round headliner for the vacant WBC Latino Light Welterweight Title.

The 25-year old Reynoso sustained a pair of consecutive losses early in his career, but has seen his stock rise in his last 10 bouts which have featured eight wins and a draw against opposition all entering the ring with winning records.  His only loss during that period came at the hands of Dean Byrne (now 13-0) by decision in May 2009.  He is coming off a pair of epic bouts against then-undefeated Aris Ambriz - a draw back in January followed by a victory by majority decision in the April rematch at the Doubletree in Ontario.

Serrano, also age 25, is fresh off a fourth-round stoppage of Angel Hernandez in a main event held in Seattle back in June.  It was a most impressive showing by Serrano, who was fighting outside of southern California for the first time as a pro.  It was the second straight knockout win for Serrano, who previously dispatched Francisco Zepeda inside of two rounds back in March.

Tickets for "LOCK 'N LOADED III", priced at $75, $45, and $30, are available now and may be purchased by calling 714-935-0900.

The undercard will feature a clash of undefeated California super bantamweights, with Carson's Efrain Esquivias (9-0, 5 KOs) taking on Ephraim Martinez (4-0, 1 KO), of Salinas in a scheduled six-rounder.

Two other bouts slated for six rounds of action will pit once-beaten Artemio "King" Reyes (6-1, 5 KOs) of Riverside versus Portland, OR veteran Michael Lucero (12-16-2, 4 KOs) in a welterweight confrontation, and Jose Roman (7-0, 6 KOs), from Garden Grove, CA opposing Jesus Garnica (3-0-1, 3 KOs), from Tucson, AZ in a duel of undefeated lightweights.

Opening the September 17 show will be a pair of scheduled four-rounders featuring young pros just kicking off their careers.  In the evening's first bout, Indio, CA bantamweight Diego Madrigal will debut against an opponent to be named.  That will be followed by a light welterweight contest with Jhon Ortega (1-0, 1 KO) of Londonderry, NH, going up against German Bacho (0-1), from Santa Rosa, CA. 

Bouts are subject to change. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the first bell rings at 7:45pm.  The Doubletree Hotel is located at 222 North Vineyard Avenue in Ontario. The hotel phone number is 909-937-0900.

"Lock 'N Loaded III" will be taped for broadcast by Fox Sports en Español at a later date to be announced.

Women's World Title Bout Added To Mosley-Mora Undercard

Widely considered to be one of female boxing's best pound for pound fighters, Moreno Valley, California's Kaliesha West will return home to fight in Southern California on Saturday, September 18 to face South Carolina's Angel Gladney for the vacant WBO Bantamweight World Title on the off-television portion of the "200: Celebrate and Dominate" Mosley vs. Mora undercard at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.

This world championship bout adds to a card that includes a main event featuring Five-Time World Champion Sugar Shane Mosley facing off against former World Champion Sergio "The Latin Snake" Mora, Mexican phenom Saul "Canelo" Alvarez facing former World Champion Carlos "Tata" Baldomir, top junior welterweight contender "Vicious" Victor Ortiz taking on former World Champion "Vicious" Vivian Harris and former World Champion Daniel Ponce De Leon taking on number two world rated featherweight Antonio Escalante in a WBO Featherweight Title Elimination bout.

"200: CELEBRATE AND DOMINATE" Mosley vs. Mora is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, AT&T and DeWalt Tools. The special night of boxing set for Saturday, September 18 at STAPLES Center is an official event of the Mexican Bicentennial celebration in Los Angeles, Calif., and will be produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

Tickets for Mosley vs. Mora, priced at $200, $125, $75 and $20, are on sale now and available for purchase online at ticketmaster.com, via Ticketmaster charge-by-phone lines at (800)745-3000. Tickets are also available at STAPLES Center box office.

An amateur superstar who won 98 bouts over the course of a career that saw her earn National Golden Gloves and Junior Olympics titles, Kaliesha "Wild Wild" West (12-1-2, 3 KO's) has been boxing since the age of ten and at just 22 years old, she is knocking on the door of a world title. Unbeaten for nearly two years, West is coming off a fifth round TKO of Vannessa Guimaraes in June and she's ready for the biggest fight of her career at STAPLES Center on September 18.

Though she doesn't own the same amount of amateur accolades as her opponent, South Carolina's Angel "Non-Stop" Gladney (6-2-1, 5 KO's) certainly has the same determination to win the Bantamweight World Title this September. A pro since 2009, Gladney has shown amazing power thus far, and with all five of her knockout wins coming in the first round, expect fireworks early when these two bantamweights collide.

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Backpack Of Arum's Son Found

The backpack of John Arum, son of promoter and Top Rank boss Bob Arum, has been found. Kerry Olson, spokeswoman for North Cascades National Park, said the backpack was found Wednesday evening at the 7,300-foot level of Strom King mountain. Arum was attempting to climb the mountain, which has a 8,500-foot peak.

A team of 12 searchers, along with helicopters, continue to search for Arum.

Khan Receives Offer To Face Maidana

An offer to face interim WBA junior welterweight champ Marcos Maidana later this year has been submitted to WBA champion Amir Khan. Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer told ESPN.com he sent the offer this week and is awaiting Khan's response.

A date of December 11 has been reserved, with Las Vegas and Detroit being the possible sites for the bout.

Marquez vs Katsidis Almost Done

A deal for a lightweight battle between current WBA/WBO lightweight champ Juan Manuel Marquez and interim champion Michael Katsidis is almost done. The fight would take place November 27 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. 

Meehan Defeats Quinn, Dib Stops Labarda

Kali Meehan (36-4 29KOs) scored a twelve round unanimous decision over Evans Quinn (18-5-1 16KOs) Thursday at Le Montage in Lilyfield, New South Wales, Australia. Scores were 117-113, 117-114, 118-110. With win, Meehan claims the vacant IBF Pan Pacific heavyweight title.

Billy Dib (28-1 16KOs) stopped Ceferino Dario Labarda (19-2 7KOs) in six rounds.

In a battle for the vacant WBO Youth featherweight title, Joel Brunker (16-0 10KOs) earned a second round KO over Carlos Lopez (20-7 7KOs).

Adam Forsyth TKO(4) Chris Thomas

Rey Anton Olarte MD(6) Alex Ahtong

Lauryn Eagle TKO(1) Kay Hodgson

Burns Receives Backing From Parliament

The Scottish Parliament has thrown its weight behind Ricky Burns as the Coatbridge boxer prepares for the biggest fight of his life.
 
Coatbridge and Chryston MSP Elaine Smith has lodged a parliamentary motion of support for the boxer as he makes his final preparations to land the WBO Super Featherweight title at the Kelvin Hall this Saturday.
 
The boxer has sold over 800 tickets for the fight and Coatbridge will come to a standstill as he steps into the ring to face undefeated Puerto Rican champion Roman Martinez.
 
Elaine Smith MSP said:
 
"Ricky is a hugely popular figure in Coatbridge and his title fight has got the entire town buzzing."
 
"Scotland hasn't had a world boxing champion for several years now and I'm sure colleagues from all parties will want to wish Ricky the very best of luck as he prepares to step into thering to rectify that.
 
"He is already a hero in Coatbridge and everyone has their fingers crossed that come Saturday we really will have a Burns Night to remember."

Peter Ready For Klitschko

Photo: Chris Farina / Top Rank

Challenger Samuel  'The Nigerian Nightmare' Peter is off to Germany today to take on Heavyweight World Champion Wladimir Klitschko on September 11 in Frankfurt Germany. Peter, who fights for Top Rank has promised a knockout victory. Peter has trained the last two months in Big Bear,Ca.. He is going to Germany with manager Ivaylo Gotsev and chief trainer Abel Sanchez.

Photo: Chris Farina / Top Rank

Salita Victorious

Dmitriy Salita (31-1-1 16KOs) outworked Franklin Gonzalez (13-6 9KOs) on his way to an eight round unanimous decision Wednesday night at Oceana in Brooklyn, NY. Scores were 78-74 all around. The card also marked the a first for Salita, as he was also involved in promoting the event.

Sept. 15 Card To Celebrate Mexico

It’s the biggest celebration in the history of Mexico, and on Wednesday, September 15th, at the Las Vegas Hilton, the Mexican Bicentennial will bear witness to some fistic fireworks, as Roy Englebrecht Promotions, in association with Promociones del Pueblo and Corona Extra, presents a world championship doubleheader in The Theater at the Las Vegas Hilton that will air live to all of Mexico and Latin America via Televisa, as well as on Pay Per View in the United States.

The world championship will be distributed by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 10 PM/ET – 10 PM/ET, 7 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view for a suggested retail price of only $24.95.

In the main event, scheduled for 12 rounds, the IBO featherweight title is on the line when Australia’s Jackson Asiku defends his belt against Mexican star and former world champion Jhonny Gonzalez, and in the co-featured bout of the evening, also scheduled for 12 rounds, Mexico City’s Juan Carlos Salgado squares off against Michigan’s Tyrone Harris for the vacant IBO super featherweight crown.

But that’s not all, as this action-packed six bout card also features a 10 round IBO junior super featherweight title bout that pits Ciudad Juarez’s Miguel Roman (30-7-22Kos) who has agreed to fight Las Vegas top prospect Lonnie Smith (11-2-8Kos).

For tickets, priced from $25 to $75, please visit the Las Vegas Hilton Box Office, or www.vegas.com. Doors open at 6:00pm and the first bell rings at 6:30pm PST. The Televisa and PPV broadcast begins at 7:00pm.

A native of Uganda, “Action” Jackson Asiku (26-3, 14 KOs) has soared to the top of the boxing world thanks to an exciting style and an unyielding will to win. A 2000 Olympian for Uganda, Asiku liked Australia so much that he made it his new home, and he hasn’t looked back yet. Winner of 15 straight fights, Asiku won the IBO title last November with an eighth round knockout of Heriberto Ruiz, and he’s looking to score another big win on September 15th.

The pride of Mexico City, 28-year old Jhonny Gonzalez (45-7, 39 KOs) has won a place in the heart of all fight fans with his knockout power, and nearly five years after winning the WBO bantamweight title, he looks to be better than ever. A devastating puncher with both hands, Gonzalez has won five in a row, all by knockout, with only one opponent making it past the second round. With his country behind him, Gonzalez is eager to add another title belt to his trophy case.

25-year old Mexico City native Juan Carlos Salgado (22-1-1, 16 KOs) quietly plied his trade for the first six years of his career, building an impressive record along the way. But when he destroyed 27-0 Jorge Linares in just 73 seconds for the WBA super featherweight crown, the entire world knew who he was. Salgado would lose the belt in a hard-fought 12 rounder against Takashi Uchiyama in January, but after bouncing back with a TKO of Guadalupe Rosales in June, he’s ready for another title shot.

Former world title challenger Tyrone “Fist of Fury” Harris (24-6-16KOS) out of Lansing, Michigan gave Stevie Johnston all he could handle, losing a majority decision for the IBA World Lightweight Title, and now he want this IBO belt. 29 year old Harris has a big win over 30-5 Damian Fuller for the USBA Lightweight title, so you can be sure that with these two sluggers already knocking out 32 opponents a war is brewing at the Hilton on September 15th, so who will be up for the challenge.

In televised undercard action, former Miami Hurricanes football star Quadtrine Hill (1-0, 1 KOs) looks for his second pro win in a heavyweight four rounder against Oakland’s 3-4 Yohan Banks

Plus, Las Vegas lightweight Renell Griffin (6-2, 2 KOs) takes on Khadaphi Proctor (5-5) of Hesperia, California, in a four rounder.

Tickets priced at $25, $40, and $75 are available at the Las Vegas Hilton Box Office 9am – 7pm daily, and at www.lvhilton.com and www.vegas.com.

Doors open at 6pm on September 15th, with first undercard bout set for 6:30pm.

Fana Decisions Baloyi To Capture IBF Title, Mthalane Stops Tete

Mzonke Fana (30-4 12KOs) claimed the vacant IBF super featherweight title with a twelve round unanimous decision over Cassius Baloyi (37-5-1 19KOs) Wednesday at Carnival City in Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa.

IBF flyweight champ Moruti Mthalane (26-2 17KOs) retained his title with a fifth round TKO over previously unbeaten Zolani Tete (13-1 11KOs). Time was 2:57.

Martinez-Burns Final Presser

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WBO junior lightweight champ Roman Martinez and #1 ranked challenger Ricky Burns pose during the final presser for their title bout Saturday night in Glasgow, Scotland.

"24/7 Pacquiao/Margarito" Debuts October 23

HBO Sports’ groundbreaking “24/7” reality franchise, which has captured 12 Sports Emmy® Awards, returns in October for its ninth boxing installment with 24/7 PACQUIAO/MARGARITO, an all-new four-episode, all-access series, it was announced today by Ross Greenburg, president, HBO Sports.  Debuting SATURDAY, OCT. 23 (10:30-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), the series will follow two elite fighters at different stages – the brilliant Manny Pacquiao, in the prime of his record-setting career, and the reinstated Antonio Margarito, looking for redemption following his involvement in an attempted “loaded gloves” incident – as they prepare for their Nov. 13 pay-per-view showdown at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Tex.

Photo: Michael Ruiz, Sr.

Sherman Oaks, CA (September 1, 2010) - He's undefeated, hungry, and a young professional athlete with talent and today Fresno native bantamweight prospect Michael Ruiz, Jr. signed with Goossen Tutor Promotions.  

Ruiz (5-0, 2 KOs), who made his pro-debut on a Goossen Tutor fight card at Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino earlier this year, has an impressive amateur background most recently having earned a Silver medal in the 2009 National Golden Gloves and a Bronze medal in the U.S. Mens Open National Championship. 

"I have laid a solid foundation for my professional career by putting in my time as an amateur and have made the transition into a pro fighter.  Now that I made that move I felt it was necessary to take the next step by signing with a top promotional company.  I believe as dedicated as I am to my career and with Dan Goossen's "know how" they will lead me to title contention.  I know it's early in my professional career but anybody who is successful has a goal from the get-go and that is my goal." 

Added Dan Goossen, "I've seen Michael fight and I like his style.  He's a promising young fighter willing to fight his way to the top with an aggressive, entertaining style." 

Ruiz is scheduled to fight at Tachi Palace in Lemoore, a few short miles from his hometown of Fresno on October 7. 

Alvarez, Baldomir Quotes

Rising welterweight star Saul Alvarez and former world champ Carlos Baldomir are on a collision course to meet on September 18 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on the Mosley-Mora undercard. Earlier today, both fighters took time out from training to speak about the upcoming bout.

Saul Alvarez:

"I'm motivated for this fight. Baldomir is a great fighter. I have to get beyond fighters like him for a world title."

"I'm prepared for anything. I have knockouts on my record, but I don't look for the knockout, only if it presents itself will I go for it."

"I feel confident. I feel no pressure fighting on this big stage in Los Angeles in the U.S.. I've done it before and I'm ready."

Carlos Baldomir:

"Alvarez is less experienced and I'm going to test him. I know he can be an aggressive fighter, but I'm hungry for this one."

"I'm coming back because of the glory. I have the hunger to do something in boxing. This fight is a big opportunity for me."

"I come out to fight and the knockout can happen anytime. When the bell rings, I'm going to come at him. I'm going for the KO."

Escalante vs Ponce De Leon To Open Mosley-Mora PPV Card

LOS ANGELES, September 1 - On a night celebrating the Bicentennial of Mexican Independence, it is only fitting that two Mexican warriors open up the star-studded September 18 pay-per-view telecast from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, as former World Champion Daniel Ponce De Leon of Chihuahua squares off against Ciudad Juarez native Antonio Escalante in what promises to be a bona-fide Fight of the Year candidate.

The 12-round WBO Featherweight Eliminator kicks off the pay-per-view telecast which also includes a main event featuring Five-Time World Champion Sugar Shane Mosley facing off against former World Champion Sergio "The Latin Snake" Mora, Mexican phenom Saul "Canelo" Alvarez facing former World Champion Carlos "Tata" Baldomir and top junior welterweight contender "Vicious" Victor Ortiz taking on former World Champion "Vicious" Vivian Harris.

"200: CELEBRATE AND DOMINATE" Mosley vs. Mora is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, AT&T and DeWalt Tools. The special night of boxing set for Saturday, September 18 at STAPLES Center is an official event of the Mexican Bicentennial celebration in Los Angeles, Calif., and will be produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

Tickets for Mosley vs. Mora, priced at $200, $125, $75 and $20, are on sale now and available for purchase online at ticketmaster.com, via Ticketmaster charge-by-phone lines at (800)745-3000. Tickets are also available at STAPLES Center box office.

A devastating two-fisted puncher, Daniel Ponce De Leon (39-2, 32 KO's) held the WBO Junior Featherweight World title for nearly three years from 2005 to 2008, defending his crown six times. In 2009, the 30-year-old southpaw began his campaign at 126 pounds, and with four straight wins at featherweight, including 2010 victories over Orlando Cruz and Cornelius Lock, De Leon is well on his way to another world championship shot.

A thrill-a-minute battler who has captivated fight fans in his adopted home of El Paso, Texas, 25-year-old Antonio Escalante (23-2, 15 KO's) holds wins over the likes of Mike Oliver, Gary Stark Jr. and Cornelius Lock. This year, he has taken his game to the next level with an unforgettable 10 round win over Miguel Roman in a 2010 Fight of the Year candidate in February and a three round blitz of veteran Edel Ruiz in August. If he can cap off the year with a big win over De Leon, a world title shot will be first on Escalante's 2011 wish list.

For more information on "200: CELEBRATE AND DOMINATE" Mosley vs. Mora go to www.goldenboypromotions.com, www.whorupicking.com, www.aegworldwide.com, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GoldenBoyBoxing, www.twitter.com/STAPLESCenterLA, www.twitter.com/SugarShaneM, www.twitter.com/ssab12, www.twitter.com/VICIOUSOrtiz, www.twitter.com/kwildwildwest or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing.

WBA and IBA Light Heavyweight World Champion Beibut Shumenov took the fast track to become world champion, establishing a weight-class record along the way, and now he wants to accelerate his road to stardom.

Shumenov is set on a mission to unify the titles starting with his next bout, hopefully before the year is out.

“I want a unification fight next,” Shumenov said. “I’m ready to fight any of the other champions now. (Jean) Pascal and (Tavoris) Cloud are both good champions and I’d love to fight either one. Throw in world champion Jurgen Brahmer, too. My goal is to unify the titles. I have a lot of respect for all of the other champions but I want their titles.”

“It’s unheard of, a fighter that wants one challenge after another so early in their career,” said Dan Goossen of Goossen Tutor Promotions. “But this is what boxing needs, the most competitive and biggest fights that can be made. The networks should ONLY be looking at these young champions to be facing off with one another. Beibut wants to give the fans want they want to see.”

Shumenov (10-1, 6 KOs), born in Kazakhstan and now living in Las Vegas, wasn’t looking to pad his record from the day he turned pro 2 ½ years ago, after he represented Kazakhstan in the 2004 Olympics.

In his third pro fight, he took on 70-fight veteran Shannon Miller, who was put to sleep in the fourth round of their fight in Memphis, followed only three weeks later in Kazakhstan by a second-round knockout of former WBC Continental Americas champion Donnell Wiggins (24-10-4) for the WBC Asian Boxing Council and Interim PABA light heavyweight belts.

Next up for Shumenov were successful title defenses of the aforementioned crowns, in addition to capturing the vacant WBO Asia Pacific belt against Lavell Finger (26-2) who didn’t make it out of the opening round. Fighting at home for the third straight fight, Shumenov stepped-up to face his stiffest test, former WBC and WBA light heavyweight champion, Montell Griffin (49-7), who sported wins against world champions James Toney (twice) and Roy Jones, Jr. Shumenov pitched a complete, 12-round shutout, winning the unanimous decision by scores of 120-108, 120-108, 120-107.

Back in the U.S., Shumenov squared-off against world title challenger Epifanio Mendoza (28-6-1), who had lost to Chad Dawson in their 2007 world title fight and a year later by a controversial decision to former world champion Jeff Lacy. Beibut defeated Mendoza in Bellevue, Washington by 10-round unanimous decision (100-90, 98-92, 97-93).

From that point on it’s been all world championship fights for Shumenov, who captured the IBA crown last year in Kazakhstan, stopping 2-time world super middleweight champion Byron Mitchell (27-4-1) in the fourth round. In his ninth pro fight, Shumenov unsuccessfully challenged WBA titlist Gabriel Campillo in Kazakhstan, losing a hotly contested, questionable 12-round majority decision.

Beibut bounced back strong in another back-and-forth rematch this past January, winning a 12-round decision against Campillo for the WBA belt in only his 10th pro fight. Shumenov shattered the previous world record for fewest professional fights to capture a major World light heavyweight title, 15, set by Jeff “Hit Man” Harding in 1989.

In his first WBA title defense (July 23) on ESPN Friday Night Fights, Shumenov showed the valuable lessons learned from the prior two Campillo bouts, to totally dominate mandatory challenger and previously unbeaten Vyacheslav Uzelkov (22-0, 13 KOs), displaying speed, aggressiveness and fearlessness right through the closing seconds en route to an overwhelming unanimous decision (118-108, 118-108, 117-109).

His impressive fight against the Ukrainian was only his second with head trainer, Kevin Barry, and first fighting for Goossen Tutor Promotions. The classy Kazakh showed tremendous ability and fought his way side-by-side with the other 175-pound champions. “I have the best trainer in the world, Kevin, and I was 100-percent dedicated to training and completely focused on Uzelkov alone because I signed with Goossen Tutor,” Beibut explained.

Shumenov joined featherweight Aratoly Alexandrov, heavyweight, Oleg “Big O’ Maskaev and cruiserweight Vassily “The Tiger” Jirov as the only Kazakh-born professional world boxing champions.

On the fast track outside of the ring, too, Beibut has a law degree, speaks five languages (Russian, Kazakh, English, Turkish and Uzbek), and along with his brother, Chingis, own a full-service boxing promotional company based in Las Vegas, NV. KZ Event Productions fighters include unbeaten, WBA #9-rated light heavyweight Gayrat Ahmedov (15-0-1, 10 KOs) and undefeated welterweight, WBA #14 Ravshan Hudaynazrov.

KZ Event Productions, Inc.

Based in Las Vegas, KZ Event Productions is owned by the Shumenov brothers, World Boxing Association light heavyweight champion, Beibut, and Chingis. KZ Event Productions is a full service, international boxing promotional company. Go to www.kzeventproductions.com for more information about the company and its fighters.

Oliveira vs vs Spina Headlines "Last Man Standing"

Former world title challenger “Sucra” Ray Oliveira returns to the ring October 2nd for the first time in more than five years against world rated light heavyweight Joey “KO Kid” Spina, headlining the “Last Man Standing” card, in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. “Last Man Standing” is being presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), in association with Foxwoods Resort Casino.

“We’re excited to have Ray Oliveira’s comeback start on our ‘Last Man Standing’ show,” CES president Jimmy Burchfield said. “All of us are very happy to be back at Foxwoods, too. Ray was one of the most exciting fighters in the world, setting records on ESPN for most punches thrown. He is a fighter’s fighter who didn’t want to return against a soft opponent for an easy win. Ray wants to be tested and he will be against Joey Spina, one of the hardest hitting punchers, pound-for-pound, in boxing. It’s a crossroads fight for both of them. What’s Ray got left? That’s the key question. He fought most of his career at 140-147 and this fight is at 175. Spina was getting close to a world title shot but fighting to a draw last October hurt him. He could use a win against a name opponent like Ray to push him higher up in the world ratings.”

Oliveira, 42, has always been an action-fighter and is also a 3-time world title challenger. The slick boxer and defensive genius from New Bedford (MA) is a former IBU welterweight, NABF light welterweight and New England lightweight champion. “Sucra” has defeated Vince Phillips, Saul Duran, Vivian Harris, Charles Murray (twice), and Tracy Spann, among the more notables, and also fought world champions Ricky Hatton, Vernon Forrest, Jake Rodriguez and Zack Padilla.

Spina returns to the scene of his greatest triumph, which occurred back in 2006 at Foxwoods when “KO Kid” stopped Jesse Brinkley with a vicious body shot in the 11th round of a fight Spina trailed. Brinkley challenges IBF super middleweight champion Lucian Bute for the world title October 15. Spina, who is coming off of a 10-round draw last October against former world champion Lou Del Valle, also holds wins against former world champion Carl Daniels, Jay Pina and Anwar Oshana

In an intriguing match-up of promising prospects, David Bauza (5-0, 3 KOs), of Hartford, and Reynaldo Rodriguez (5-1, 2 KOs), fighting out of Woonsocket (RI), battle for the vacant EBA New England Super Middleweight Championship in the 6-round co-feature.

“Ray and Joey aren’t the only fighters on this stacked card who find themselves at the crossroads, “Burchfield noted. “Billy Moffard hasn’t been in the ring for a long time. We also have some of the best young fighters in New England and two – David Bauza and Renyaldo Rodriguez -- are in against each other.”

Hometown favorite Karen Dulin (1-6, 0 KOs), a super bantamweight from nearby Mystic, meets Treasure Saunders (0-4-1) in a 4-round match. Also scheduled to fight against opponents to be announced are Hartford super lightweight Joseph “Chipper” Jones (4-0, 1 KO), Stamford (CT) light heavyweight Ahmad Mickens (1-0), Hartford welterweight Addy Irizarry (8-4, 2 KOs), Randolph (MA) heavyweight Billy “The Kid” Mofford, and New Haven super lightweight Edwin Soto (4-0-1, 2 KOs). All fights and fighters are subject to change.

Tickets, priced at $40.00, $60.00 and $100.00, are available to purchase by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254) or Foxwoods (800-200-2882), going online at www.cesboxing.com or www.foxwoods.com, or in person at Foxwood’s box office.

For more information contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) or Foxwoods Resort Casino (www.foxwoods.com). Doors open at 6:00 PM/ET, first bout at 7:00 PM/ET.

Hopkins vs Pascal December 18 In Quebec

An intriguing bout between Bernard Hopkins and light heavyweight champ Jean Pascal is on the verge coming to fruition. According to Hopkins, both sides have agreed to the terms and all that's left is to sign the contracts. The bout would take place on December 18 in Quebec and would either be televised on Showtime or PPV.

"We agreed on everything," Hopkins told ESPN.com. "There is no issue. There is no problem with my side or Pascal's side. The contracts have been drafted. It's a done deal. All I gotta do is sign."

Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer does not foresee any problems in completing the deal and is excited about promoting the bout.

"The fact is that both sides have agreed to the terms. Now we have to get it signed, but I don't anticipate any problems.

"Both fighters really wanted the fight. If you have two fighters who really want to fight each other then I think the promoters just have to cross the t's and dot the i's. I am excited to work with [Pascal promoter] Yvon Michel. I'm really looking forward to it."

Pacquiao Wants Someone Watching Margarito Get His Hands Wrapped Before The Fight

Manny Pacquiao gave his thoughts on Antonio Margarito getting caught using illegal hand wraps. Pacquiao said he believes in second chances, but doesn't buy Margarito's alibi on he didn't know what was in the wraps.

Pacquiao had this to say "Of course, I believe he knew. He's the one who wraps his hands. He's just making some alibi for some reason. What do you think? My belief is you (would) know that.?

Pacquiao also said he wants somebody watching Margarito get his hands wrapped in the dressing room. Margarito says Pacquiao or whoever is welcome to watch him get his hands wrapped before the fight.

Pacquiao had this to say "My concern is that we have somebody in the dressing room, someone else watching him." Margarito's response " They're welcome to watch the wraps. I'm going to prepare myself the best I can to gve a great fight. I always stay in the gym, learning and training."

Arum's Son Missing From Hiking Trip

Top Rank CEO Bob Arum, left shortly before today's Pacquiao-Margarito press conference in Los Angeles. After learning that his 49-year-old son John Arum has been reported missing after hiking in the mountains near Seattle, Washington. Arum is headed to Seattle to gather more information and aid in the search. The press tour will continue in New York and in Arlington, Tx. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Arum family.

WBC Praises Texas Commission

WBC Statement: It gives great pleasure to the World Boxing Council to see the honest, respectful and positive attitude of the Texas Boxing Commission as they issued Mexican fighter, Antonio Margarito, a boxer´s license, and he will be able to fight Manny Pacquiao this coming November 13th, at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium, in Texas.

Photo: Chris Farina / Top Rank

Tickets ($700, $500, $300, $200, $100 and $50) for the November 13 bout between Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito will go on sale Saturday, September 18 and can be purchased at the Cowboys Stadium box office, by calling 800-745-3000 or online at www.TicketMaster.com

October 2 Hitz Boxing Event Taking Shape

The Hitz Boxing event scheduled for October 2 at the "Venue" in the Horseshoe Casino, in Hammond, Indiana, will feature several prominent Chicago-based fighters in addition to Irish middleweight prospect Andy Lee (22-1, 16 KOs).
 
Scheduled to see action at the latest installment of "Fight Night at the Horseshoe" are comebacking middleweight "Macho" Miguel Hernandez (20-11, 10 KO's), blood-and-guts junior middleweight Henry "Western Warrior" Coyle (11-2, 10 KOs), talented welterweight Achour Esho (8-0, 5 KOs), middleweight knockout artist Josh Crouch (6-1, 6 KOs) and up-and-coming light welterweight Russell Fiore (4-0-1, 4 KOs).
 
Hernandez is best known from his appearance on season three of The Contender boxing reality series. Despite a recent disappointing string of fights, the 35-year-old pressure fighter didn't start boxing until age 27 and says he has made the necessary corrections and will return to top form beginning October 2. 

Coyle is a former World Military Games Champion and is tremendously popular both in his adopted home of Chicago and back in his homeland of Ireland. His last fight, a TKO 2 over Marcus Luck, ended with his opponent suffering a disappointing arm injury. This time Coyle vows no matter who they put in front of him, they are going to sleep.
 
Esho and Fiore were both impressive in their appearances at the Horseshoe last May and will look to continue their undefeated ways in front of the hometown fans. Schereville, Indiana's Crouch is coming off a disappointing No Contest verdict against 9-1 Jon Schmidt when Schmidt suffered an accidental cut. Crouch will be out to crunch some bones once again at the Horseshoe. 
 
Hitz Boxing CEO Bobby Hitz says the high-class atmosphere and luxurious surroundings the Horseshoe has to offer make this show a Las Vegas-style night of boxing you don't have to get on a plane to enjoy. 
 
"This is the best place to see boxing in the area, bar none. The Horseshoe Casino has an intimate, comfortable venue with luxurious seats, a spectacular gaming area, free parking, exquisite food and all the amenities -- and we're 20 minutes from Downtown Chicago. Plus, we've got a full-night of world-class boxing to offer for reasonable ticket prices." 
 
The Venue at the Horseshoe Casino is an intimate, comfortable room with luxurious, unobstructed seating throughout. The casino also offers a spectacular gaming area, free parking and a large selection of exquisite dining options.
 
Tickets for "Fight Night at the Horseshoe" are on sale, starting at a fan appreciation price of $10, and are available at the "Venue" box office, ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster outlets.

The Manny Pacquiao-Antonio Margarito Los Angeles press conference will be streamed live on www.TopRank.com beginning today (Tuesday) at 2:30 ET / 11:30 PST. In addition, the remaining press tour stops in New York and Cowboys Stadium will also be streamed live.

Roman Martinez Workout

WBO junior lightweight champ Roman Martinez holds one of his final workouts in Glasgow, Scotland before his title defense against #1 ranked challenger Ricky Burns this Saturday, September 4.

Photos: Joel A Colon / PR Best Boxing Promotions

Pacquiao Arrives In Los Angeles

Photo: Chris Farina / Top Rank

Manny Pacquiao arrives in Los Angeles to kick off the press tour for his upcoming bout against Antonio Margarito on November 13.

Quigg vs Monte Headlines Sept. 25

Antonio Tarver (27-6 19KOs) is set to make his debut at heavyweight when he faces Nagy Aguilera (16-4 11KOs) on Friday, October 15. Showtime is scheduled to televise the bout. Although no site has been announced, California and Memphis have been mentioned as possible sites.

The WBC has announced its decision to sanction the November 13 bout between Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX and live on PPV. At stake will be the vacant 154lb title.

WBC Declares Kameda Youth Champ, Orders Rematch With Jamoye