Ken Norton "KNOCKOUT" Birthday Bash Celebrating 65years on August 8-9, 2008, in his hometown of Jacksonville, Illinois

Ken Norton Enterprises, Inc., request the pleasure of your company for the Ken Norton “Knockout” Birthday Bash. Ken Norton, Former WBC World Heavyweight Boxing Champion will be Celebrating 65years on August 8-9, 2008, in his hometown of Jacksonville, Illinois.
Our event fundraiser and activities for the weekend will include a Black Tie Dinner and Entertainment Concert and a Parade downtown Jacksonville, Illinois. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Pathway Services Unlimited, Inc. Pathway Services Unlimited, Inc. provides services for the developmentally disabled ranging in ages 0-adult. Also Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Jacksonville, Illinois. Our celebrity friends and confirmed guest include: Howard Davis Jr., Gumersindo Vidot (RBF), Jill Diamond (WBC), Alex Ramos (President RBF) Scott LeDoux, Tim Witherspoon, Hector "Macho" Camacho, Gary Stretch, Chuck Zito.




For More information or to R.S.V.P. contact
Ken Norton Enterprises, Inc.
Donald Hennessey Jr.,Corporate Manager,
Direct Line: 217.245.2420
FAX TO: 217.245.2420
E-mail: kne1978@aol.com
Website www.kennorton.com

A Book Signing Event with Hip Hop's First Photographer Joe Conzo; Born In The Bronx

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Ladbrokes.com Fight Night at the University Sports Arena in Limerick; Andy Lee vs. Alejandro Gustavo Falliga and Paul McCloskey vs. Manuel Garnica

(Brian Peters Promotions Photos)
Andy Lee (right) and Alejandro Gustavo Falliga (left) pose for the cameras after weighing in at the George Boutique Hotel in Limerick. Also pictured is fight promoter Brian Peters and Lee's manager and trainer Emanuel Steward. Both Lee and Falliga weighed just under the middleweight limit with each tipping the scales at 11 stone 5 lbs (159 lbs) ahead of tomorrow nights first ever pro fight night in Lee's native Limerick.



Paul McCloskey (right) and Manuel Garnica (left) square off after weighing in for their scheduled 10 round bout. Also pictured is fight promoter Brian Peters. Both men weighed exactly the same at 10 stone 2 lbs (142 lbs).



Unfortunately the Matthew Macklin – Christophe Karagoz fight was cancelled late last night as Karagoz was unable to travel from France due to a family emergency and an opponent of sufficient calibre for Macklin could not be confirmed at such short notice.

The full line up for the Ladbrokes.com Fight Night is as follows:
Andy Lee V Alejandro Gustavo Falliga - Middleweight (10 Rounds)
Paul McCloskey V Manuel Garnica - Light Welterweight (10 Rounds)
Jason McKay V Martins Kukuls - Middleweight (6 Rounds)
Ciaran Healy V Pavel Lotah - Light Middleweight (6 Rounds)
Michael Perez V Sandor Baloghs - Heavyweight (4 Rounds)
Michael Sweeney V Remigijus Ziausys - Cruiserweight (4 Rounds)

Doors open at the University Sports Arena at 6pm on Saturday with the first contest at 7.20pm.

RTÉ TWO's live coverage of the event begins at 9pm with the McCloskey - Garnica battle. Andy Lee is expected in the ring after 10pm. Worldwide coverage is also available online via http://www.rte.ie

Melba Moore Celebrates 40 years in Entertainment Jan 25, 2008

Melba Moore Celebrates 40 years in Entertainment Jan 25, 2008
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"Mr Its Just Comedy" TALENT HEADLINING LIVE @ CAROLINES ON BROADWAY

Host: TALENT "Mr Its Just Comedy"
Friday Feb 08, 2008 at 10:30 PM
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Please pray for singer Houston Summers

Please pray for singer Houston Summers he's going threw really serious issues in his life right now, and the only way he's going to escape his problems (that we all may have) is with the strength of GOD. He's only 24yrs old.



Just think about the time when you needed help...and you didn't know what you we're going to do....That's the position this young man is in...Please pray for Houston that he gets well...Thank you God bless you all in Jesus name.


"Hello Saints, My name is Houstina Summers Sister of Capitol recording artist Houston Summers. I’m screaming out for prayer on behalf of my Brother who is too wounded to pray for himself. My Brother who is 24yrs old has had an album released in 2005 called, "Its Already Written”. Just a couple of months after that he suffered a nervous break down and gauged out his left eye. He prayed for healing for himself and I watched as God took heed and began to heal my Brother. However, in late 2007 the storm grew worst. At the time my Mother and fifteen year old Sister was living with my Brother. My mother was in between Jobs and Houston’s royalty checks grew slim. Eventually they were evicted. So, my Step dad took them in only to be rushed to the hospital a couple of days later. He was diagnosed with terminal cancer and they two were evicted. It was too much for my Brother and now he is sleeping on the streets of Los Angeles. He has turned to drinking and smoking as his comfort. I believe that God has a plan for him and will bring all of us out into victory. Yesterday my Mom and I scanned the inner Streets of Los Angeles to find a broken Houston leaping down the rainy streets. We found him cold, hungry and dirty. He didn’t want to come with us because he is afraid we are going to admit him to a mental hospital. He ran away from us and has been missing for two day. Please Pray, PLEASE!! Houston is a very special person and we can’t give up on him. Thank You"

BROADWAY BOXING BACK MARCH 5; ***Edgar Santana and Gary Stark to Headline DBE Boxing Series at Manhattan Center***

New York— DiBella Entertainment’s Broadway Boxing returns to New York City on Wednesday night March 5 at the Grand Ballroom at Manhattan Center. Staten Island featherweight Gary “Kid” Stark (20-2, 8 KO’s) and Spanish Harlem welterweight Edgar “El Chamaco” Santana (22-3, 14 KO’s) will headline the night of exciting boxing action in the heart of Manhattan.

Andre Berto and Gary "Kid" Starks


Edgar “El Chamaco” Santana


Tickets for Broadway Boxing are priced at $150, $100, $80, $60, and $40 and will go on sale in early February. They will be available through DiBella Entertainment by calling (212) 947-2577. For more information on Broadway Boxing, please visit DiBella entertainment on the web at www.dbe1.com.

Contact: Mike Moriarty; DiBella Entertainment (212) 947-2577 mikem@dbe1.com

Malignaggi jump starts 2008; Team Malignaggi media release about IBF junior welterweight Paulie Malignaggi's 2008 start to the 'Year of the Magic Man'

NEW YORK– International Boxing Federation junior welterweight champion Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi has started off the new year in grand fashion, appropriate for one befitting a young world champion with his flamboyant personality and crossover appeal.


First, The Ring magazine selected Malignaggi (24-1, 5 KOs) as its 2007 Comeback of the Year fighter, and then the movie premiere of his life story, “Magic Man: The Paulie Malignaggi Story,” that drew rave reviews on SHOWTIME. Paulie followed that with his first title defense, winning a 12-round unanimous decision January 5 against mandatory challenger Herman “The Black Panther” Ngoudjo on Showtime Championship Boxing at Bally’s Casino in Atlantic City.


The outspoken Brooklyn boxer, rated No. 2 by The Ring, was then the subject of a full page spread (Jan. 10 issue) in the trendy Time Out New York magazine (http://www.timeout.com/newyork/articles/shopping/25510/rummaging-with). Columnist Kristina Dechter’s “Rummaging with:” column included sidebar pieces on Paulie’s gloves (Everlast), his flex terry headband and Smooth ‘n Shine hair gel, Gleason’s Gym where he trains, his L-R-G Manimal hoodie and favorite pizza (Portobello’s).


The column’s sub-title read: We go to the ropes with a Brooklyn-bred boxer on how to dress, eat and train like a champ. “Known for his smack-spouting mouth and his dramatic entrances, Paulie “Magic Man” Malignaggi brings panache along with jaw-crunching punches in the ring……The photogenic brawler (Malignaggi modeled streetwear for a Playboy fashion shoot last summer) has earned a reputation for his flashy ensembles.”

Then, “The Magic Man” joined New Jersey Governor John S. Corzine for the official ribbon-cutting festivities reopening the Union City Boxing Club.


Malignaggi, an avid soccer fan whose father Nello played pro soccer in Sicily, was honorary captain for the New Jersey Ironmen professional indoor soccer team, participating in the opening kick-off ceremony on Jan. 25.

“It’s been exciting so far,” Malignaggi said. “I’ve started the year off with a bang. We’re on our way to a big year in 2008. We’re going to continue this momentum and have a very successful year. Paulie Malignaggi is on the right path to becoming a household name – always the intent right from the start – in and out of boxing in 2008.”

CONTACT:Bob Trieger, Full Court Press