Prizefighter Int’l Heavyweights Draw

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Three-time world super middleweight champion Carl Froch performed the draw at Sky Sports studios as the eight contenders for Wednesday night’s Prizefighter International Heavyweights at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, London met for the first time at the promo shoot.

“The Cobra” picked Poland’s Albert Sosnowski out of the hat first and pitted the former World title challenger against American Maurice Harris. There’s a potential all-USA semi-final number one as Kevin ‘Kingpin’ Johnson meets Moroccan Noureddine Meddoune in quarter-final two. Quarter-final three sees New Yorker Tor Hamer against Brazil’s Marcelo Luiz Nascimento with the winner facing the victor in the all-England clash between Tom Dallas and Tom Little in quarter-final four.

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Listen to Monte Barrett, Maurice Byram & Maurice Harris on FightKings Radio Sunday, July 24th from 4-6PM EST, w/Michael Amakor & Keisha Morrsey

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MAURICE HARRIS TO BATTLE DERRICK ROSSY FOR USBA HEAVYWEIGHT CROWN ON JULY 16TH AT RESORTS IN ATLANTIC CITY‏

MAURICE HARRIS TO BATTLE DERRICK ROSSY FOR USBA HEAVYWEIGHT CROWN ON JULY 16TH AT RESORTS IN ATLANTIC CITY. TERRIFIC TITLE BOUT HIGHLIGHTS BIG CARD OF BOXING PROMOTED BY CARLA HILL WITH A SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY THE LEGENDARY EVANDER HOLYFIELD


On Saturday night, July 16th Carla Hill Promotions will present a championship card of professional boxing to Resorts in Atlantic City that will be highlighted by a USBA Heavyweight title bout between Maurice Harris and Derrick Rossy.

Carla Hill Promotions is headed by Carla Hill, who is the wife of former Light Heavyweight and Cruiserweight champion, Virgil “Quicksilver” Hill.

“I am excited about this card and starting my first show off with a championship fight of importance”, said Carla Hill.

“Besides the title bout we have put together a terrific undercard that will feature many of the best fighters in the area. This is the kind of show that will lay the groundwork for some great events that we have planned in the future”

Future Hall of Famer, Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield will be making an appearance ringside

Harris of East Orange, New Jersey has a record of 24-15-2 with ten win coming by way of knockout and is currently ranked number eight in the world by the IBF.

He turned pro in 1992 at the ripe age of sixteen years old. He has been in the ring with many of the biggest names in boxing such as former world title challenger Vaughn Bean; former Cruiserweight title challenger Dale Brown; Future world champions Chris Byrd and Henry Akinwande

Harris got his notice in a loss when he battled Hall of Famer Larry Holmes to a split decision that many at ringside and around the world watching on Television believed Harris should have been awarded the victory

He lost a six round war with undefeated Derrick Jefferson (21-0-1) in a bout that has been tabbed as one of the best Heavyweight bouts that HBO has ever televised.

He has big wins over David Izon (18-0); Jeremy Williams (34-2) and future world champion Sergei Liakhovich (16-0).

He won the vacant USBA title with a twelve round unanimous decision over Nagy Aguilera on August 6th, 2010.

Harris coming off a disappointing third round stoppage defeated to former world title challenger Tony Thompson on May 27th.

Rossy of Medford, New York has an impressive mark of 25-4 with fifteen knockouts and is ranked number-fifteen by the IBF.

Rossy began his career by winning his first fourteen bouts before being stopped in seven rounds by former world title challenger and highly regarded Eddie Chambers.

Rossy then went on to win three straight bouts which was highlighted by a twelve round unanimous decision over former world champion and Olympic Gold Medal winner Ray Mercer in Macao, China.

After losing to undefeated Russian contender Alexander Dimentrenko, Rossy went on a seven fight win streak as he beat the likes of undefeated William Shahan and former world title challenger Carl Drummond in a bout that was televised live all over America on ESPN 2.

That bout catapulted Rossy into a rematch with Chambers.

Unfortunately after starting out fast, Rossy dropped a twelve round unanimous decision to Chambers in an IBF Elimination bout.

In his previous bout, Rossy traveled to Germany but was stopped in five rounds to heralded Kubrat Pulav on May 7th.

An exciting undercard featuring many of the best prospects in the area has been assembled.

In a four round Super Middleweight bout, Troy Maxwell (2-2, 1 KO) of Galloway, NJ will do battle with Darrion Fletcher (1-1, 1 KO) of Evansville, IN

In a four round Heavyweight bout, Kyle McNutt (1-0, 1 KO) of Battle Creek, Michigan will take on Keon Graham (2-6) of Akron, OH

Lavarn “Baby Bowe” Harvell (7-0, 3 KO’s) of Atlantic City will put his perfect mark on the line when he takes on Hamid Abdul Mateen (2-1) of Hempstead, NY in a Light Heavyweight bout scheduled fof four rounds.

Thomas Hardwick (1-0, 1 KO) of Yonker, NY will take Rodelle Bolar (0-3) of Akron, OH in a four round Heavyweight bout

Electric Bantamweight Qa’Id Muhammad (5-0, 5 KO’s) taking on veteran Jason Rorie (6-12-2, 3 KO’s) of Winston-Salem, NC

Rounding out the card will be the son of former Heavyweight champion Bruce Seldon, Middleweight Isiah Seldon (4-0, 2 KO’s) of Atlantic City, NJ taking on John Michael Terry (3-19-3, 1 KO) of Portsmouth, VA

WEIGH IN FOR USBA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT THIS FRIDAY AT 3PM ON THE BOARDWALK IN FRONT OF RESORTS IN ATLANTIC CITY‏

This Friday afternoon, the weigh-in for Saturday night’s USBA Heavyweight championship fight between Maurice Harris and Derric Rossy will take place on the Boardwalk in front of Resorts Casino.

The weigh-in will start at 3pm eastern and all participants in Saturday night’s card will be on the scale in advance of the big card promoted by Carla Hill and Carla Hill Promotions

Fans will have an opportunity to take pictures of the fighters as they prepare for battle the next evening.

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Derric Rossy (25-4-0) of Medford, NY will take on Maurice Harris (24-15-2) July 16, at Resorts Casino and Hotel in N.J

Resorts Casino and Hotel and Carla Hill Promotions and Entertainment present “Boardwalk Boxing” Heavyweight Title Fight.

The event will be held July 16, 2011. Derric Rossy (25-4-0) of Medford, NY will take on Maurice Harris (24-15-2) of East Orange, New Jersey, in the main event for the IBF sanctioned USBA Heavyweight title. Not only are they fighting for the title but it is very rare to have two world rated heavyweights fighting each other which makes for an impressive and exciting evening of championship boxing.

The card will be filled with electrifying local talent. Such as Super Middleweight Troy Maxwell (2-2-0) of Galloway, NJ, Bantam Weight Qa’id Muhammad (5-0-0) of Atlantic City, NJ and Light Heavy Weight Lavarn Harvell (7-0-0) of Atlantic City, NJ.

CARLA HILL is the latest African American female Professional Boxing Promoter in New Jersey. She was born in Atlantic City and raised in Pleasantville, New Jersey. Mrs. Hill earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems at Stockton College. She is a candidate for her Masters of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering and has recently acquired her NJ State Realtors license. Not only is she intelligent but she is no novice when it comes to Professional Boxing, she is the mother of two and is married to the 5 time World Champion and Olympic Silver medalist Virgil Hill. During his long and eventful career, Carla Hill has experienced first-hand the business of boxing and the administration of great promotional events. She has honed her skills and shall be a refreshing professional boxing promoter with her articulate and charismatic approach to the boxing business.

Carla’s ultimate goal is to bring major world title fights back to Atlantic City New Jersey. She has a multi-event commitment from Resorts Casino & Hotel and is presently negotiating for several dates in the future to revive East Coast boxing.

(Sal Musumeci, Carla and Virgil Hill)

Mrs. Hill is inspirational in her business pursuits and a role model to young people. Her life example teaches us to follow our dreams, no matter how great!- To achieve you must believe!
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USBA heavyweight champ Maurice Harris seeks redemption July 16 title defense vs. Derric Rossy in Atlantic City

USBA heavyweight champ Maurice Harris seeks redemption July 16 title defense vs. Derric Rossy in Atlantic City

Much more than his title belt will be on line Saturday night , July 16 when USBA Heavyweight Champion Maurice “Sugar Moe” Harris makes his first defense against Derric“The Shaolin Fist” Rossy at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City. Harris needs to erase the memories of his last fight in order to keep his roller coaster-like career alive.

Harris (24-15-2, 10 KOs) was stopped in the third round by Tony “The Tiger” Thompson (36-2, 24 KOs) in May, live on ESPN Friday Night Fights in their IBF Box-Off.

“I was used to taking last minute fights and didn’t know how to handle two months of training for that fight,” Harris said.“I left it in the gym and on the roads running. That wasn’t me. I wanted to look so good fighting on television for my family and those supporting me. I put too much pressure on myself. I take nothing away from Tony Thompson. I respect him and he was the better man that night, but he was fouling (rabbit punches) me throughout the fight. No excuses, though, I blame myself. I’m a man. I know I need to focus on the task at hand and not worry about my last fight.”

The 35-year-old Harris, winner of the 2002 Thunderbox Heavyweight Tournament, has defeated world champions (Sergei Liakhovich) and challengers but he’s also lost to several club fighters during his up-and-down career.

“I was so confident Maurice would beat Thompson that I would have bet my house,”Harris’ promoter (Boxing 360 CEO/Founder) Mario Yagobi remarked.” His last fight was a fluke. Maurice was hit behind the head so many times that he had double, even triple vision. Otherwise he would have been able to have a much better performance. I know how talented he is and I believe in him.”

“No way Derrick Rossy beats Maurice, but he also needs to come back strong to show people that this is the real Moe, not the fighter people saw in his last fight. Maurice has it all over Rossy: boxing IQ and experience. He’s motivated because he needs to win. . His boxing career is at stake. There’s no place for him to go if he doesn’t win.”

Rossy (25-4, 14 KOs), rated No. 15 by the WBA, was a standout college football player at Boston College. He also lost in this year’s IBF Box-Off to Eddie Chambers by 12-round decision. His most significant victories have been versus former WBO champion and 1988 Olympic gold-medal winner Ray Mercer (DEC12) and world title challenger Carl David Drummond (DEC10)

“Rossy is a good fighter and it should be an interesting fight,” IBF No. 8 rated Harris commented. “I know he’s inexperienced – he’s been fighting six years and I’ve been doing this for 20 –and he makes a lot of mistakes. I need to beat him to get back where I was. He’s in my way and I don’t plan on giving up my belt.

Other members of Boxing 360’s stable include WBC #5 super bantamweight Leon “Hurry Up” Moore, former IBF super middleweight champion Alejandro “Naco” Berrio, unbeaten welterweight prospect Vitaliy “Demyan”Demyanenko WBC Caribbean & NY State super middleweight champion Lennox “2 Sharpe” Allen, Dominican lightweight champion Eudy “AK47” Bernardo, KO king Tyrone Brunson, heavyweight Mike Mollo, unbeaten NABF featherweight champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano, Nick “Hands of Gold” Casal, middleweight prospect DonYil Livingston, Joel Diaz Jr., and “King”David Estrada.

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Boxing 360 inks 19-0 welterweight Prospect Vitaliy Demyanenko

Boxing 360 has announced today that it has signed unbeaten welterweight prospect Vitaliy “Demyan”Demyanenko (19-0, 12 KOs) to an exclusive promotional contract.

“We’re looking forward to introducing Vitaliy to a big Kazak community in New York City, in addition to Russian boxing fans living there,” Boxing 360 Founder/CEO Mario Yagobi announced. “This is a great overall signing for our company. Vitaliy was an accomplished amateur boxer whose father was a Olympic silver medalist. Vitaliy is undefeated as a pro and was rated No. 8 by the WBO in May, but he was dropped due to inactivity. We want to get him in a fight, back in the rankings, and on his way to becoming world champion.”

Born and raised in Kazakhstan, Demyanenko had more than 150 amateur fights, capturing the Kazakhstan National Championship in 1999, as well as a gold medal in the Junior Olympics.

Vitali was born to box. Representing the USSR, his father Viktor Demyanenko was the 1980 Olympic Silver Medalist, as well as the 1979 European lightweight champion. His son, Vitali, however, didn’t start boxing until he was 13, after competing three years in Judo.

Demyanenko is a college graduate who speaks Russian, English, Kajak and is learning Spanish. “I heard a lot of good things about Boxing 360,” he said yesterday on his 28th birthday. “They’ve been good to me and will get me a world title fight. I’m ready to fight anybody in the welterweight division. I want to join my fellow countrymen, (light heavyweight) Beibut Shumenov and (middleweight) Gennady Golovkin, as world champion.

“I have so many tapes of different fighters that I watch to learn from. I’m a boxer who can brawl. I have a good punch but, against good fighters, I need to move around and break them down before mixing it up.”

Now living and fighting out of Los Angeles, Demyanenko is the reigning WBO Asia Pacific and PABA welterweight champion. His most notable victories have been against world title challenger Paul Delgado (DEC12), Anderson Clayton (DEC12), Jorge Daniel Miranda (DEC12) and Walter Sergio Gomez (TKO2).”

“The signing of Vitaliy Demyanenko strengthens the Boxing 360 stable even more,” noted Bob Duffy, Director of Boxing for Boxing 360. “We also have one of the top super bantamweights in the world, Leon Moore, former world champion Alejandro Berrio, new NABA featherweight champ Amanda Serrano, undefeated super middleweight prospect Lennox Allen, and so many other talented boxers.”

A southpaw, Vitaliy sparred two weeks with Lucas Matthysse, who was getting ready for his HBO main event last Saturdaynight against Devon Alexander.

“Boxing 360 is on the rise as one of the hottest, new promoters in boxing,” Demayanenko’s manager Adolfo Perez added.“We’re hoping to get some big fights and win a world title under Boxing 360.”

Other members of Boxing 360’s stable include WBC #4 super bantamweight Leon “Hurry Up” Moore, former IBF super middleweight champion Alejandro “Naco” Berrio, USBA heavyweight champion Maurice “Sugar Moe”Harris, WBC Caribbean & NY State super middleweight champion Lennox “2 Sharpe” Allen, Dominican lightweight champion Eudy “AK47” Bernardo, KO king Tyrone Brunson, heavyweight Mike Mollo, unbeaten NABA featherweight champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrrano, Nick “Hands of Gold” Casal, middleweight prospect DonYil Livingston, Emad Ali, “King” David Estrada and Angel “Toro”Hernandez.

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