★Starlite★ Boxing's Sweetscience©®™: Jun 29, 2012

Friday, June 29, 2012

BUNDRAGE vs. SPINKS, RUSSELOfficial weights for Saturday’s night’s special world championship edition of ShoBox: The New Generation live on SHOWTIME®

Official weights for Saturday’s night’s special world championship edition of ShoBox: The New Generation live on SHOWTIME^® (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) from Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif.

(Bout Card and Order Subject to Change)

BUNDRAGE vs. SPINKS, RUSSELL vs. PEREZ, LARA vs. HERNANDEZ

Saturday, June 30, 2012 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Indio, CA ShoBox

BLUE CORNER RED CORNER

MAIN EVENT - IBF JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE - 12 ROUNDS

Cornelius BUNDRAGE vs. Cory SPINKS

Detroit, MI St. Louis, MO

31-4 (18 KO’s) 39-6 (11 KO’s)

Weight: 153.4 lbs. Weight: 153.8 lbs.

FEATHERWEIGHTS - 10 ROUNDS

Gary RUSSELL JR. vs. Christopher PEREZ

Capitol Heights, MD Culiacan, MEX

19-0 (11 KO’s) 23-2 (14 KO’s)

Weight: 126.8 lbs. Weight: 126.4 lbs.

JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS - 10 ROUNDS

Erislandy LARA vs. Freddy HERNANDEZ

Guantanamo, CUB Mexico City, MEX

16-1-1 (11 KO’s) 30-2 (20 KO’s)

Weight: 154.8 lbs. Weight: 154.2 lbs.

WELTERWEIGHTS - 8 ROUNDS

Antonio OROZCO vs. Albert CRUZ JR.

San Diego, CA Canovanas, PR

14-0 (10 KO’s) 9-3 (8 KO’s)

Weight: 141.8 lbs. Weight: 141.8 lbs.

FLYWEIGHTS - 4 ROUNDS

Javier BARRAGAN vs. Christian LORENZO

Indio, CA Los Angeles, CA

2-0 (2 KO’s) 1-0

Weight: TBD Weight: TBD

LIGHTWEIGHTS - 6 ROUNDS

Jesus HERNANDEZ vs. Luis MOLINA

Huntington, CA Nogales, AZ

10-0-2 (2 KO’s) 3-0-1 (2 KO’s)

Weight: 131 lbs. Weight: 131.4 lbs.

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Five of the six fighters who will compete on a special world championship edition of ShoBox: The New Generation this Saturday, June 30, live on SHOWTIME^® (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) from Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. participated in an open workout Wednesday at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Special Events Center.

In Saturday’s ShoBox main event, IBF Junior Middleweight World Champion Cornelius Bundrage (31-4, 18 KO’s), of Detroit, Mich., will defend his title against former Undisputed Welterweight World Champion and current IBF No. 1 rated junior middleweight contender, Cory Spinks (39-6, 11 KO’s), of St. Louis, Mo.

The co-feature will match 2011 Prospect of the Year, unbeaten Gary Russell Jr. (19-0, 11 KO’s), of Capitol Heights, Md., against Christopher Perez (23-2, 14 KO’s), of Culiacan, Mexico, in a 10-round featherweight bout.

The tripleheader will begin with a 10-round junior middleweight match between former international amateur standout and top rated 154-pound contender Erislandy Lara (16-1-1, 11 KO’s), of Houston, Texas, by way of Guantanamo, Cuba, against former world title challenger Freddy Hernandez (30-2, 20 KO’s), of Lynwood, Calif., by way of Mexico City.

CORNELIUS “K9’’ BUNDRAGE

“I’m telling people to tune in. I’ve been promoting this fight, so I’m quite sure a lot of people will be watching. I think it’s going to be a great performance. I’m going to go out there and give it my all.

“I didn’t expect I would fight Cory Spinks like that the first time. I expect to fight him differently this time, but I might just go out there and bulldog him again.

“Cory Spinks is not the champ anymore. I’m the champ now.

“I'm more experienced now. In my last fight I defended my belt against the guy I lost my first fight to (Sechew Powell) and went 12 rounds.”

CORY SPINKS

“Spinks is Spinks again. Spinks wasn’t Spinks the last time we fought. The first time, I didn’t train properly. I was sick. I had no mechanics. I don’t care who you are, if you aren’t right mentally and physically, you’re not going to be able to do anything.

“I want to fight for titles. It doesn't matter who it is. K-9 is still there on top, so he’s got to get it.

“Fans are going to see the total package on Saturday. I’m ready. I’ve been blessed with a gift. I didn’t have to learn how to box. I always could and I could fight anyway I wanted. I can sit down with you, I can box with you. I will do anything I have to [in order] to win this fight.”

GARY RUSSELL JR.

“There has definitely been more growth. I’m always learning. I’m more mature mentally and physically.

“I think it’s good to fight someone with confidence. I don’t want to compete against someone who thinks he’s going to lose. I want to fight against a guy who thinks he can win.

“He’s used to guys pressing the action, so I’m not going to press the action. I’ll use my power and speed.

“I’m a versatile fighter. I’m definitely not one-dimensional.

“I’m always anxious to get in the ring. I love the ring. I’m always in the gym…always ready and in shape.”

CHRISTOPHER PEREZ

“No doubt there have been a lot of upsets in boxing over the last few months. I’m hoping that I can be the next.

“On Saturday night, boxing fans will know who I am. I know Russell has fast hands, but I have my game plan to be victorious.’’

ERISLANDY LARA

“If I go out there and do what I did to Ronald Hearns (KO 1), no one is going to want to fight me.

“Freddy Hernandez is a very good fighter. I’m prepared for anything he’s going to bring, but he needs to be worried about what I plan to bring.

“I’m not frustrated that fighters avoid me. I just have to keep working hard and taking care of the fighters my promoter puts in front of me. The big fights will come sooner or later. These guys can run but they can’t hide.”

Bundrage vs. Spinks, a 12 round fight for Bundrage’s IBF Junior Middleweight World Championship, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and the first fight begins at 4:00 p.m. The ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader, which will also feature rising featherweight star Gary Russell Jr. facing contender Christopher Perez and top rated junior middleweight contender Erislandy Lara squaring off against former world title challenger Freddy Hernandez, will air live on SHOWTIME at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast). The broadcast will also feature highlights of the eight-round fight between rising star Antonio Orozco and Albert Cruz Jr.

Rahman cancels! WBA Championship in Hamburg called off!

WBA Heavyweight Champion Alexander Povetkin will not be able to defend his title on July 14 in Hamburg. The fight night at the Alsterdorfer Sporthalle has been called off due to an injury sustained by the challenger Hasim Rahman. The number one WBA ranked heavyweight needed an operation to remove a cyst on his right hand and therefore is not able to fight Povetkin. To find a fitting replacement for a Heavyweight title shot in such a short space of time is unrealistic.

“I am very disappointed,“ said Alexander Povetkin after hearing of the cancellation. “The preparations were going really well. I am in great shape. Obviously I wanted to show that inside of the ring and do a good job.”

Jack Culcay and Edmund Gerber who were also scheduled to step into the ring on July 14, would have liked to fight in Hamburg. Chris Meyer, Managing Director of Sauerland Event: “All of us were looking forward to the event. But it is our responsibility to deliver world class boxing to the spectators inside the arena and the audience at home in front of their TVs. Therefore, after hearing from the injury of Alexander’s opponent, we had to cancel the whole show.”

If Hasim Rahman will remain the mandatory challenger of the WBA, lies in the hands of the association.

Hector Camacho Jr. Stops John David Charles With Devastating Body Shot In First Round‏

Hector Camacho Jr. Stops John David Charles With Devastating Body Shot In First Round

This past Saturday night in San Antonio, Texas, middleweight Hector Camacho Jr., stopped John David Charles just under a minute into the fight with a vicious body shot. This fight was the first time Camacho Jr. stepped between the ropes following an 18 month layoff, and showed the boxing world he is back and ready to make a contention run at the middleweight title.

“I feel great about the fight,” said Camacho Jr. “I would’ve liked to get some work and rounds in, but I was very happy that all of my hard work paid off. I love fighting in San Antonio. The love I get from the fans and supporters means as much as the win.”

Currently Camacho Jr. is looking to return to the ring in late July in Mexico, with an opponent to be named. The middleweight veteran is adamant about remaining busy inside the ring going forward. He currently has a bout with David Medina lined up for September, and a win against the slick orthodox fighter can propel him up the rankings and move him one step closer to a title fight.

“After the win we are right back to work,” said Camacho Jr. “My team and I have been focusing heavily on staying conditioned, and for the fight Saturday night we trained as if I was fighting 12 rounds. It’s all about staying strong mentally.”

Camacho Jr. has the experience and talent to continue to move up the middleweight rankings, and it is feasible that he can be fighting for hardware by the end of the year.

“Lastly, I want to thank all my fans and supporters here in San Antonio,” said Camacho Jr. “And of course Find A Dream, an organization dedicated to enriching the lives of inner city youth by providing them with a facility to help better themselves and work towards a goal.”

Camacho Jr. is an active Board Member of Find A Dream and strives to spread the awareness of the cause and the continual good work they do in communities across the country.

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Friday, June 29, 2012

BUNDRAGE vs. SPINKS, RUSSELOfficial weights for Saturday’s night’s special world championship edition of ShoBox: The New Generation live on SHOWTIME®

***Rahman cancels! WBA Championship in Hamburg called off!***

Hector Camacho Jr. Stops John David Charles With Devastating Body Shot In First Round‏

Rahman cancels! WBA Championship in Hamburg called off!