Sunday, June 1, 2008
JR. MW James Moore calls out Kirkland & Angulo
Photo of James Moore & promoter Tommy Gallagher – taken by Robert Mladinich
Undefeated junior middleweight James Moore calls out the division’s young guns: Kirkland, Angulo, Hearns, Wolak, Tsurkan
Undefeated junior middleweight James Moore, a native of County Wicklow, Ireland, who fights out of Queens, New York, can’t wait to open the televised portion of ESPN 2’s Wednesday Fights on June 4 at the Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn, NY. As a veteran of 314 amateur fights and the onetime captain of the Irish national amateur team, he is much too experienced to underestimate his opponent, Gabriel Rosada, 9-2 (6 KOS), of Philadelphia.
The main event will feature Yusaf Mack, 24-2-2 (15 KOS), of Philadelphia vs. Daniel Judah, 22-2-3 (10 KOS), of Brooklyn. At stake will be the vacant NABA light heavyweight title. The show is being promoted by Winky Wright Promotions, in association with Thomas Gallagher Productions.
Being the confident young man that he is, Moore expects to defeat Rosada handily. He will then actively campaign to secure the most challenging fights available. There are scores of young guns in his division, and he is eager to fight any of them right now.
They include James Kirkland, 22-0 (14 KOS), of Austin, TX; Alfredo Angulo, 13-0 (10 KOS), a Mexican who resides in California; Ronald Hearns, 18-0 (14 KOS) of Detroit; and New York rivals Pawel Wolak, 21-0 (14 KOS); and Andrey Tsurkan, 26-3 (17 KOS).
“Kirkland and Angulo looked good on HBO After Dark a few weeks ago, so why not put them back on the network with me as the opponent,” said Moore. “I’d be happy to go in there in the role of the opponent because I know what I can do.”
A while back representatives of Hearns inquired about fighting Moore on HBO. When the Moore camp immediately accepted the bout, the Hearns camp expressed no further interest.
“They came to us, we didn’t go to them,” said Harry Keitt, who has trained Moore for his entire career. “When we accepted the fight, they did their research and everyone they talked to said they wouldn’t win.”
Moore is not the type to bash anyone in print, but has no problem bashing them in the ring. He recently returned from Sicily where he helped IBF junior welterweight champion Paul “Magic Man” Malignaggi prepare for his May 24 title defense against Lovemore N’dou. Malignaggi has stated on numerous occasions that Moore might look like a lamb but he is a tiger in the ring.
“He’d knock his mother out in sparring,” said the Magic Man. “Don’t let his (boyish) looks fool you. When he’s in the ring, he’s a different guy, an animal.”
Promoter Tommy Gallagher, who starred in season one of “The Contender” reality television series, says Moore is one of the top prospects in the world. Former heavyweight contender Seamus McDonagh says Moore is the most confident fighter he’s ever met, and HBO judge Harold Lederman said Moore would be ideally matched with either Kirkland or Angulo.
Moore knows how important a victory over Rosada is on June 4, because it will lay the foundation for what he is sure will be a championship reign in the future.
“I’m not one to talk smack about anyone,” said Moore. “I respect all fighters, but I’m 30 years old and I have been wanting to make my move for a long time. No disrespect to Rosada, but I wouldn’t want to be him and have to fight me on Wednesday night.”
The Aviator Sports Complex is located on Flatbush Avenue, just south of the Belt Parkway, Exit 11S, Brooklyn, NY 11234. Doors will open at 6:30 P.M.
For tickets call Gleason’s Gym at 718-797-2872. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities contact Tommy Gallagher at 917-774-3517.
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JOLLEY REPLACES CASTILLO; WILL FIGHT ADAM HARRIS IN EIGHT ROUND MAIN EVENT AT THE LEGENDARY BLUE HORIZON ON JUNE 6TH
PHILADELPHIA— Harvey Jolley will replace Elieser Castillo this Friday night to take on the undefeated Adam Harris in the eight round main event at The Legendary Blue Horizon.
Castillo hurt his hand earlier this week and was ruled out of the fight on Thursday.
Jolley, 8-8-1 with five knockouts was summoned just hours after his first round knockout over Jonathan Felton in Glen Burnie, Maryland.
“We were disappointed when we were informed about Castillo’s injury” said promoter Vernoca L. Michael. “Our matchmaker Don Elbaum reacted quickly and secured a quality fighter who just had a fight himself on Thursday night.”
Jolley, of Adrian, Michigan and Harris (10-0, 7 KO’s) of Philadelphia will get it on in a bout that will be broadcasted live on www.gofightlive.tv
There will be eight other fights on June 6th.
Jules Blackwell (7-0-2, 2 KO’s) of Phoenixville, Pa battles Tyrell Samuel of Baltimore (9-2, 5 KO’s) in an eight round featherweight co-feature.
Steve Chambers Upsher (16-1-1, 4 KO’s) of Philadelphia takes on Jaimore Morales (4-7, 2 KO’s) of Philadelphia in a six roun Jr. Welterweight afaair.
Ran Nakash (12-0, 8 KO’s) of Haifa, Israel makes the trip to Philadelphia to fight James Porter (5-12-1, 1 KO) of Terre Hauter, Indiana over six rounds in the cruiserweight division.
Gerald Smith (2-0, 1 KO’s) takes on Ikem Orji (3-0, 1 KO) of Laurel, Md. in a four round super featherweight battle
Paul Fernandez (2-1-1, 2 KO’s) looks to get back in the win column when he takes on Darrell Martin (2-3) of Baltimore in a featherweight tussle.
Kamarah Pasley (0-2) looks to get his first round when he takes on debuting Rehawn Scott of Philadelphia in a four round cruiserweight fight.
Julias Edmonds (1-1) of Philadelphia will engage Soumana Nandou Abdoulaye of Africa ina four round Jr. Welterweight fight.
Also seeing action will be Jr. Middleweight Orlands Lews (4-1, 4 KO’s) of Vineland, New Jersey.
Ticket prices for this great night of boxing are $200 for Queen Seating, $125 for Presidential seats, $65 for VIP, $55 for Ringside, and $45 for General Admission and can be purchased by calling The Legendary Blue Horizon at 1-215-763-0500 or by logging on to comcasttix.com. Doors open at 6:30 PM / 1st bout begins at 7:30 PM
The Legendary Blue Horizon is located at 1314 North Broad Street in Philadelphia, PA
THERE WILL BE A PRESS CONFERENCE ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 4th AT THE LEGENDARY BLUE HORIZON AT 11 AM
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Castillo hurt his hand earlier this week and was ruled out of the fight on Thursday.
Jolley, 8-8-1 with five knockouts was summoned just hours after his first round knockout over Jonathan Felton in Glen Burnie, Maryland.
“We were disappointed when we were informed about Castillo’s injury” said promoter Vernoca L. Michael. “Our matchmaker Don Elbaum reacted quickly and secured a quality fighter who just had a fight himself on Thursday night.”
Jolley, of Adrian, Michigan and Harris (10-0, 7 KO’s) of Philadelphia will get it on in a bout that will be broadcasted live on www.gofightlive.tv
There will be eight other fights on June 6th.
Jules Blackwell (7-0-2, 2 KO’s) of Phoenixville, Pa battles Tyrell Samuel of Baltimore (9-2, 5 KO’s) in an eight round featherweight co-feature.
Steve Chambers Upsher (16-1-1, 4 KO’s) of Philadelphia takes on Jaimore Morales (4-7, 2 KO’s) of Philadelphia in a six roun Jr. Welterweight afaair.
Ran Nakash (12-0, 8 KO’s) of Haifa, Israel makes the trip to Philadelphia to fight James Porter (5-12-1, 1 KO) of Terre Hauter, Indiana over six rounds in the cruiserweight division.
Gerald Smith (2-0, 1 KO’s) takes on Ikem Orji (3-0, 1 KO) of Laurel, Md. in a four round super featherweight battle
Paul Fernandez (2-1-1, 2 KO’s) looks to get back in the win column when he takes on Darrell Martin (2-3) of Baltimore in a featherweight tussle.
Kamarah Pasley (0-2) looks to get his first round when he takes on debuting Rehawn Scott of Philadelphia in a four round cruiserweight fight.
Julias Edmonds (1-1) of Philadelphia will engage Soumana Nandou Abdoulaye of Africa ina four round Jr. Welterweight fight.
Also seeing action will be Jr. Middleweight Orlands Lews (4-1, 4 KO’s) of Vineland, New Jersey.
Ticket prices for this great night of boxing are $200 for Queen Seating, $125 for Presidential seats, $65 for VIP, $55 for Ringside, and $45 for General Admission and can be purchased by calling The Legendary Blue Horizon at 1-215-763-0500 or by logging on to comcasttix.com. Doors open at 6:30 PM / 1st bout begins at 7:30 PM
The Legendary Blue Horizon is located at 1314 North Broad Street in Philadelphia, PA
THERE WILL BE A PRESS CONFERENCE ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 4th AT THE LEGENDARY BLUE HORIZON AT 11 AM
For more information, log on to www.legendarybluehorizon.com
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 Studios, for Bloodline Boxing Communications Entertainment and Starlite Boxing's Sweetscience Magnews-Online Publication all rights reserved
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