NEW YORK– For two, unproven, but talented prospects, the New Year brings a dangerous challenge that will test their ring smarts, skills, mental toughness and unbeaten records.
Leonilo Miranda (24-0, 23 KOs), a featherweight from Mexico, will aim for another knockout victory when he faces fellow unbeaten Orlando Cruz (15-0-1, 6 KOs) of Puerto Rico, in a 10-round featherweight bout on Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, live on ShoBox: The New Generation (SHOWTIME 11 p.m. E/PT, delayed on the West Coast).
Both prospects are southpaws and both are making their American television debut. “ShoBox is in large part about giving young talented, unknown and untested fighters opportunities to take center stage,” said Gordon Hall, Executive Producer of the acclaimed SHOWTIME Sports series, ShoBox. “Miranda and Cruz will be fighting, to live up to lofty expectations and to keep their undefeated records intact. They are unproven and untested until they fight on ShoBox.”
Miranda, who supports his boxing career by working as a full-time fisherman in Mexico, finds himself outside the friendly confines of his home state of Sonora for the first time.
“There’s going to be some pressure on Miranda to perform well because this is his first fight in the U.S. and it’s on SHOWTIME so this is a big deal for him,” said Julio Marines of Marines Promotions, the company that co-promotes Miranda along with Gary Shaw Productions. “We feel he has the right tools and attitude to become a special prizefighter.”
Miranda, a tall lefty with an upright boxing style, is coming off an impressive eighth-round knockout victory over the iron-chinned Cruz Carbajal in July 2008. His precise jab, solid footwork and two-fisted power was on display on that summer night.
“His record is deceiving because his high knockout rate would suggest he is mostly a brawler, but he can box beautifully too,” Marines said. “He uses his jab well and he is a sound technician. He didn’t have much of an amateur career so we’re still developing his boxing skills. Once he puts everything together, he’s going to raise some eyebrows.”
Marines was first turned on to Miranda two years ago when one of his talent scouts tipped him off about a certain, young Mexican fisherman who happened to have power in both mitts.
Miranda, who is fighting for the first time outside of Mexico, is thought of as an unproven prospect. Ranked No. 7 by the WBC at the featherweight division, Miranda will get his shot to show off his impressive power on January 16.
“We are impressed with his sparring,” Marines said of 26 year old Miranda. “He moves real well on his toes. He has good footwork which we didn’t expect. He has an amazing story. Leonilo comes from a family of fishermen. The kid has never been away from home and his mom was brought along so she can cook his meals. I didn’t want him to get homesick.”
Cruz, a 2000 Olympian with over 180 amateur fights, is also a southpaw, and much like Miranda, he is an untested prospect. “I have a lot of experience from my past that I rely on,” said Cruz.
While not a power puncher, Cruz has the ability to outbox his competition. He is coming off a 12-round unanimous decision win over Carlos Guevara in March 2008. Cruz’s manager, Victor Montanez, is confident that he will come out on top. “Orlando looks better than he has ever looked in his life. He is completely mentally and physically prepared,” said Montanez. “We believe that Orlando will put on a beautiful show on January 16.”
Cruz, a proud Puerto Rican, grew up idolizing his 2000 Olympic teammates and fellow countrymen, boxing stalwarts, Miguel Cotto and Ivan Calderon. His manager, Juan De Leon, believes that he will one day follow in their footsteps and see the same success that they have achieved. “With his ability and potential, he will make it to the top. Not only does he deserve to be there for his skills but he has the heart of a champion as well.”
In the co-feature, Marvin Quintero (14-1, 11 KOs) of Mexico will face his toughest test to date against ShoBox alum Nick Casal (18-3-1, 14 KOs) of Chicago, in an eight-round lightweight bout.
The event is promoted by Gary Shaw Productions and will originate from the Million Dollar Elm Casino in Tulsa, Okla.
Nick Charles will call the action from ringside with Steve Farhood serving as expert analyst. The executive producer of ShoBox is Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.
For more information on SHOWTIME Sports, including exclusive behind-the-scenes video and photo galleries, complete telecast information and more, please go to the new SHOWTIME Sports website at http://sports.sho.com.
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Monday, January 12, 2009
BOXEO PRODESA INKS DEAL WITH WWW.GOFIGHTLIVE.TV Central America’s number-one boxing promotion company, to have fights streamed on www.gofightlive.tv
MANAGUA / NEW YORK- Today a landmark deal was struck as the number-one boxing promotion company in Central America and the leading boxing website for fight viewing agreed to have as many as twelve complete shows steamed online for the viewing pleasure of the boxing fans around the globe for 2009.
Boxeo Prodesa of Managua, Nicaragua www.prodesa.com.ni and www.gofightlive.tv have joined forces to show high-end events that will currant, past and future champions fight in some of the most exciting bouts in the world.
Boxeo Prodesa which has an incredible stable of fighters such as WBA Minimum weight champion, Roman Gonzalez, former WBA lightweight champion, Jose Alfaro as former world title challengers Evert Briceno and Nerys Espinoza will all be featured on cards that will emanate from Casino Pharaohs, Multicentro Las Americas Mall & Alexis Arguello Gym.
The first two shows will be available later this week and were taped on November 28th and December 13th.
Fans can watch the November 28th card featured Alfaro, make his return to the ring after dropping his belt, score a sensational stoppage win that will help him propel him back into the title picture.
The December 13th show featured Gonzalez take on former world title challenger Miguel Tellez in an action packed non-title affair that headlined a big nine bout card.
“My heart explodes with joy at the possibility of showcasing our fighters around the world” said Fernando Sanchez Chairman of Boxeo Prodesa.
“To work with a class organization like Boxeo Prodesa fits right into what we want to bring the fans. They have a wealth of talented fighters and we look forward to exposing them to the public.” said David Klarman, vice-president of www.gofightlive.tv
“It’s our goal to eventually go down to Managua and put on some world title fights live”
Boxeo PRODESA is the premier boxing promotion company in Nicaragua. In its 5 year existence it has promoted more than 100 amateur programs as well as 40+ professional fight cards. It actively promotes more than 26 professional boxers thru 8 to 12 fight cards annually. In its short existence it has participated in 5 world title bouts crowning two Nicaraguan world champs. It also has created a working relationship with promotional companies in Germany, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Philippines, Puerto Rico and the United States.
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©®™2007, 2008 All photos by "EL Boxing Empress" Keisha Morrisey- Empire Morrisey Photo-Studios, Khris Kirkpatrick Morrisey for Bloodline Boxing Communications Entertainment and Starlite Boxing's Sweetscience Magnews-Online Publication all rights reserved
Boxeo Prodesa of Managua, Nicaragua www.prodesa.com.ni and www.gofightlive.tv have joined forces to show high-end events that will currant, past and future champions fight in some of the most exciting bouts in the world.
Boxeo Prodesa which has an incredible stable of fighters such as WBA Minimum weight champion, Roman Gonzalez, former WBA lightweight champion, Jose Alfaro as former world title challengers Evert Briceno and Nerys Espinoza will all be featured on cards that will emanate from Casino Pharaohs, Multicentro Las Americas Mall & Alexis Arguello Gym.
The first two shows will be available later this week and were taped on November 28th and December 13th.
Fans can watch the November 28th card featured Alfaro, make his return to the ring after dropping his belt, score a sensational stoppage win that will help him propel him back into the title picture.
The December 13th show featured Gonzalez take on former world title challenger Miguel Tellez in an action packed non-title affair that headlined a big nine bout card.
“My heart explodes with joy at the possibility of showcasing our fighters around the world” said Fernando Sanchez Chairman of Boxeo Prodesa.
“To work with a class organization like Boxeo Prodesa fits right into what we want to bring the fans. They have a wealth of talented fighters and we look forward to exposing them to the public.” said David Klarman, vice-president of www.gofightlive.tv
“It’s our goal to eventually go down to Managua and put on some world title fights live”
Boxeo PRODESA is the premier boxing promotion company in Nicaragua. In its 5 year existence it has promoted more than 100 amateur programs as well as 40+ professional fight cards. It actively promotes more than 26 professional boxers thru 8 to 12 fight cards annually. In its short existence it has participated in 5 world title bouts crowning two Nicaraguan world champs. It also has created a working relationship with promotional companies in Germany, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Philippines, Puerto Rico and the United States.
See you at the Fights.
Thanks for your time.
Starlite Boxing's Sweetscience The Video Channel Online http://www.youtube.com/ELEmpress1
EL Boxing Empress Keisha Morrisey's Myspace http://www.myspace.com/Keishadivine
Honorable Keisha Morrisey http://www.keishamorrisey.com
©®™2007, 2008 All photos by "EL Boxing Empress" Keisha Morrisey- Empire Morrisey Photo-Studios, Khris Kirkpatrick Morrisey for Bloodline Boxing Communications Entertainment and Starlite Boxing's Sweetscience Magnews-Online Publication all rights reserved
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