OSCAR DE LA HOYA ELECTED TO THE INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME "THE GOLDEN BOY" TO BE INDUCTED ON JUNE 8, 2014

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Golden Boy Promotions is pleased to congratulate company President Oscar De La Hoya on his induction to the International Boxing Hall of Fame.  The announcement was made today by International Boxing Hall of Fame Executive Director Edward Brophy.

"I am honored and appreciative to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, and I thank everyone who has been a part of this journey with me," said De La Hoya, an Olympic Gold medalist and six division professional world champion known throughout the sport as "The Golden Boy". "This is the dream of everyone who puts on a pair of gloves and steps between the ropes, and through the good and the bad, you always hope that when all is said and done, you put on good fights, entertained the fans, and will be remembered for what you did in the ring. To know that I will be in the Hall of Fame with the greats of this sport is humbling, but it's also put a smile on my face that isn't coming off anytime soon."

"Knowing all the dedication Oscar put into this sport since the first time he stepped through the ropes, I couldn't be happier to see him rightfully honored as a Hall of Famer," said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. "Despite all the fame and the money accumulated over the years, in his heart, all heever wanted was to prove himself as one of the best.  He did, and today's announcement proves that he is one of boxing's all-time greats.  Congratulations, Oscar and congratulations to all the members of the Class of 2014."

Also announced as members of the IBHOF's Class of 2014 was a former opponent of De La Hoya's, Felix Trinidad, along with Joe Calzaghe, Barry Hearn, Richard Steele, Graham Houston, Neil Leifer, George Chaney, Charles Ledoux, Mike O'Dowd, Eugene Corri, and Tom Allen. The IBHOF induction weekend takes place in Canastota, New York from June 5-8, with the Hall of Fame induction ceremonyoccurring on Sunday, June 8.

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OSCAR DE LA HOYA ELECTED TO THE INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME "THE GOLDEN BOY" TO BE INDUCTED ON JUNE 8, 2014

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Golden Boy Promotions is pleased to congratulate company President Oscar De La Hoya on his induction to the International Boxing Hall of Fame.  The announcement was made today by International Boxing Hall of Fame Executive Director Edward Brophy.

"I am honored and appreciative to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, and I thank everyone who has been a part of this journey with me," said De La Hoya, an Olympic Gold medalist and six division professional world champion known throughout the sport as "The Golden Boy". "This is the dream of everyone who puts on a pair of gloves and steps between the ropes, and through the good and the bad, you always hope that when all is said and done, you put on good fights, entertained the fans, and will be remembered for what you did in the ring. To know that I will be in the Hall of Fame with the greats of this sport is humbling, but it's also put a smile on my face that isn't coming off anytime soon."

"Knowing all the dedication Oscar put into this sport since the first time he stepped through the ropes, I couldn't be happier to see him rightfully honored as a Hall of Famer," said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. "Despite all the fame and the money accumulated over the years, in his heart, all heever wanted was to prove himself as one of the best.  He did, and today's announcement proves that he is one of boxing's all-time greats.  Congratulations, Oscar and congratulations to all the members of the Class of 2014."

Also announced as members of the IBHOF's Class of 2014 was a former opponent of De La Hoya's, Felix Trinidad, along with Joe Calzaghe, Barry Hearn, Richard Steele, Graham Houston, Neil Leifer, George Chaney, Charles Ledoux, Mike O'Dowd, Eugene Corri, and Tom Allen. The IBHOF induction weekend takes place in Canastota, New York from June 5-8, with the Hall of Fame induction ceremonyoccurring on Sunday, June 8.

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GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS AND SUPER JUDAH PROMOTIONS TEAM UP TO CO-PROMOTE ZAB "SUPER" JUDAH TWO-DIVISION WORLD CHAMP HUNGRY TO GET ANOTHER TITLE

One of the premier boxers of this era, Zab "Super" Judah has won five world titles in two weight divisions, but he still has plenty of goals left, including winning another championship and continuing to give fans more exciting fights. So it is with great pleasure that Golden Boy Promotions is announcing a joint venture with Super Judah Promotions to co-promote Judah and make sure the world continues to see this boxing superstar on the sport's biggest stages.

"Super Judah Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions working together is phenomenal," said Judah. "I have been doing business with Golden Boy Promotions for a number of years, working both with them and against them and I know what it's like to be on both sides. Through those times, I see that we are a perfect fit. This joint venture will give me the experience I need as a promoter and get me the big fights I want at this point of my career."

"I am very happy to welcome Zab to the Golden Boy team," said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. "He is without question not only one of the most exciting fighters in boxing, but he also has tremendous name recognition with reaches into the general market. In his thrilling fight against Danny Garcia, Zab showed that he belongs in the absolute top level of the sport. I am looking forward to be working with Zab and his team and have him participate in the biggest fights in the junior welterweight and welterweight divisions."

Offered Bill Halkias, Vice President of Super Judah Promotions, "Zab Judah and Super Judah Promotions are looking forward to working with boxing's premier promoter in Golden Boy Promotions. We understand the importance of partnering with the best promoter in the business. It's the difference between having Zab in good fights and having Zab in great fights. Zab only wants to fight the best and Golden Boy Promotions stable of fighters is the best in boxing. "

A New York boxing icon who was a five-time world champion with titles in the junior welterweight and welterweight divisions, Brooklyn's Zab "Super" Judah (42-8, 29 KO's)showed in his recent challenge for Danny Garcia's 140-pound titles that he's still a major player at both 140 and 147 pounds. A veteran of nearly 17 years in the pro game, Judah owns wins over Micky Ward, Junior Witter, DeMarcus Corley, Cory Spinks, and Lucas Matthysse, while also battling the likes of Floyd Mayweather, Amir Khan, Kostya Tszyu, and Miguel Cotto. Winner of six of his last eight bouts, the dazzling boxer-puncher continues to provide thrills for fight fans around the world, and if his recent form is any indication, the best may be yet to come.

Zab Judah's next bout will be announced shortly.

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GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS AND SUPER JUDAH PROMOTIONS TEAM UP TO CO-PROMOTE ZAB "SUPER" JUDAH TWO-DIVISION WORLD CHAMP HUNGRY TO GET ANOTHER TITLE

One of the premier boxers of this era, Zab "Super" Judah has won five world titles in two weight divisions, but he still has plenty of goals left, including winning another championship and continuing to give fans more exciting fights. So it is with great pleasure that Golden Boy Promotions is announcing a joint venture with Super Judah Promotions to co-promote Judah and make sure the world continues to see this boxing superstar on the sport's biggest stages.

"Super Judah Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions working together is phenomenal," said Judah. "I have been doing business with Golden Boy Promotions for a number of years, working both with them and against them and I know what it's like to be on both sides. Through those times, I see that we are a perfect fit. This joint venture will give me the experience I need as a promoter and get me the big fights I want at this point of my career."

"I am very happy to welcome Zab to the Golden Boy team," said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. "He is without question not only one of the most exciting fighters in boxing, but he also has tremendous name recognition with reaches into the general market. In his thrilling fight against Danny Garcia, Zab showed that he belongs in the absolute top level of the sport. I am looking forward to be working with Zab and his team and have him participate in the biggest fights in the junior welterweight and welterweight divisions."

Offered Bill Halkias, Vice President of Super Judah Promotions, "Zab Judah and Super Judah Promotions are looking forward to working with boxing's premier promoter in Golden Boy Promotions. We understand the importance of partnering with the best promoter in the business. It's the difference between having Zab in good fights and having Zab in great fights. Zab only wants to fight the best and Golden Boy Promotions stable of fighters is the best in boxing. "

A New York boxing icon who was a five-time world champion with titles in the junior welterweight and welterweight divisions, Brooklyn's Zab "Super" Judah (42-8, 29 KO's)showed in his recent challenge for Danny Garcia's 140-pound titles that he's still a major player at both 140 and 147 pounds. A veteran of nearly 17 years in the pro game, Judah owns wins over Micky Ward, Junior Witter, DeMarcus Corley, Cory Spinks, and Lucas Matthysse, while also battling the likes of Floyd Mayweather, Amir Khan, Kostya Tszyu, and Miguel Cotto. Winner of six of his last eight bouts, the dazzling boxer-puncher continues to provide thrills for fight fans around the world, and if his recent form is any indication, the best may be yet to come. 

Zab Judah's next bout will be announced shortly.

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QUOTES FROM "THE ONE: MAYWEATHER VS. CANELO" KICK-OFF STOP OF 11-CITY PRESS TOUR

THOUSANDS TURN OUT IN TIMES SQUARE
FOR FLOYD MAYWEATHER VS. CANELO ALVAREZ
PRESS CONFERENCE IN NEW YORK CITY

QUOTES FROM KICK-OFF STOP OF 11-CITY PRESS TOUR

"THE ONE" - Saturday, Sept. 14, Live on SHOWTIME PPV^®  From The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas

"THE ONE" we've been waiting for, Floyd "Money"Mayweather vs. Canelo Alvarez, was formally announced at a press conference in front of thousands of flag-waving, enthusiastic fans on a hot, summer Monday in Times Square inNew York City. The streets were lined with camera-clicking fans for hours, while others watched the first stop of an 11-city, two-country, nine-day media tour that continues Tuesday in Washington, D.C. from their office windows high above "The Crossroads of the World."

The fighters were introduced individually, posed for the fans and news cameras, produced an intense face-off and spoke at the podium.

"THE ONE: MAYWEATHER VS. CANELO" is a compelling collision of two unbeaten, popular prizefighters with the WBC, WBA Super, WBA and Ring Magazine Super Welterweight World Championships all on the line. Mayweather (44-0, 26 KO's) is the sport's No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter and an Eight-Time and Five-Division World Champion.Mexican superstar and Super Welterweight World Champion Alvarez (42-0-1, 30 KO's) is the sport's No. 1 rising star. The winner of the scheduled 12-round bout on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, live on SHOWTIME PPV^®, will definitely be "THE ONE'' in boxing.

The event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, Golden Boy Promotion and Canelo Promotions, sponsored by Corona, O'Reilly Auto Parts and Valvoline and will be produced and distributed live by SHOWTIME PPV^® at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT. It can be heard in Spanish using secondary audio programming (SAP)

What Mayweather and Canelo as well as executives Leonard Ellerbe, Richard Schaefer,Oscar De La Hoya, Stephen Espinoza and Canelo's trainer, Chepo Reynoso, said Monday:

Floyd Mayweather, Eight-Time And Five-Division World Champion

"Canelo, I appreciate you for taking this fight. Let's give the fans what they want to see on September 14.

"Mexico has produced some legendary champions. I take my hat off to them. I respect the country of Mexico, but something I've always enjoyed about the sport of boxing is that my fans can't fight for me and his fans can't fight for him.

"I'm truly thankful to the fans, without the fans I wouldn't be where I am.

"Golden Boy Promotions, we love working hand-in-hand with you guys. Mayweather Promotions, our company is still building. We've got young champions on the rise. I have to thank SHOWTIME; we're going to do some record-breaking things. I have to thank CBS. To all the executives, I want to thank you all for believing in me and my skills."

"I want to thank Canelo's fans, you guys have stood behind him. He's a true champion, a young, strong champion and he's earned his right to be up here with me. He's done something right to get to this level.

"I can't wait to go out there and perform. I'm about to go to camp. Physically I'm always ready, but I'm looking for an exciting fight on September 14.

"It has truly been an amazing ride. I'm blessed to be in the sport of boxing and be at the top for 17 years.

"There's no city like New York City. As a matter of fact, they should put a ring right here in Times Square and let us do it today.

"On September 14, all we want to do is give the fans excitement. That's what it's all about. I just want to give the fans a hell of a fight.

"Canelo is a young strong champion. He's obviously done something right to be at this level. He's a guy that I can't overlook. I've got to go out there and fight the best fight.

"When guys face me, it's a totally different level. I'm sure he's going to be in tip top condition and give the fans a great show.

"Come September 14, it's the best versus the best. 'THE ONE.' He's a guy I know I can't overlook, but I've been here before. I have a lot of experience. One thing I don't do is play into the crowd. I understand that this is my job. I know what it takes in a fight of this magnitude and I'm going to continue to dedicate myself to my craft and be the best that I can be. I dedicated my whole life to be at the pinnacle and to face the best.

"The earth is my turf. You can put me in any ring and I'll always come out victorious. The car won't stop now. Let's keep the car rolling. It's gong to be a hell of a fight on September 14."

Canelo Alvarez, Super Welterweight World Champion

"Good afternoon, New York. Thank you all for being here and for your support. With this fight, everybody's going to win. In boxing everybody has their time, and this is my time. Everybody knows that Floyd's the best without question, but it's my time. We're going to win.

"I'm younger and bigger, which are very important keys, but you must remember that Floyd is a very intelligent fighter, but I'm going to have the right game plan.

"Obviously, this is my biggest fight, but I've visualized it and I've prepared my mind for it for a while.

"I appreciate all the fans for all of their incredible support. I always have. I'm very gratified to be here today, to see this turnout and to have so many fans supporting for me. I'll be ready on September 14 and give them all what they want to see.''

Leonard Ellerbe, CEO, Mayweather Promotions

"We would like to thank each and every one of you for coming out today to support this tremendous event that we're having on September 14. We have a young, great fighter in Canelo Alvarez who thinks that he's 'THE ONE' going up against the best fighter in the world and who's been the best fighter in the world for a number of years. He is 'THE ONE.'

"This fight we feel will break records all over the world. The reason Floyd wanted to take this fight is because of you, the fans, and come September 14 that's what you will get, a great, great fight."

Richard Schaefer, CEO, Golden Boy Promotions

"Wow, New York, you did it again...huge, huge crowd here in Times Square! Since 2007, I've had the pleasure to work with Floyd and his team. Here in New York, we were at Rockefeller Plaza, we were at the Empire State Building and now here at Times Square, but wouldn't you agree, Floyd, that this is the best one yet?

"This is the one fight everybody wanted. The one fight everybody waited for. Floyd 'Money' Mayweather is the one...he is highest-paid one, he's the best one, he's the pound for pound one, he's the one in a generation and maybe the one in a lifetime, but will he be 'THE ONE' at the end of September 14 or will we have the next one, the new one, Canelo Alvarez?

"Canelo is the Mexican James Dean. He has a cult-like following. He's the one Mexico has been waiting for. He's the one who will give Mayweather the biggest test of his career. He's the younger one, he's the bigger one, he is the stronger one...and he is the better looking one. Sorry Floyd, just kidding.

"The one thing I know is that September 14 the world will be watching who will be 'THE ONE.' Make sure if you can't be live at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas - tickets will go on sale tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. at Ticketmaster or at MGM - you watch it live on SHOWTIME Pay-Per-View.

"I want to quickly thank our sponsors, most of all Corona, O'Reilly Auto Parts and Valvoline for putting their efforts behind this great fight.

"This is without doubt the single biggest fight we have promoted. This is a record-breaker and if you have watched boxing before, I know you'll watch this fight and if you haven't make sure you don't miss it September 14. The fight will be shown in movie theaters across the nation as well on over 400 screens which is something that is exclusive to Mayweather fights."

Oscar De La Hoya, President, Golden Boy Promotions

"New York, are you ready? On September 14 we will have not a good fight, but a great fight. Floyd Mayweather, the pound-for-pound champion of the world against Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez who is Mexico's biggest sports figure and Mexico's biggest icon."

Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager, SHOWTIME Sports

"At SHOWTIME our goal is very simple: we want to bring you the most exciting, the most action-packed fights with boxing's biggest stars. That's exactly what SHOWTIME has become known for. In just the last few weeks, SHOWTIME has brought you Alfredo Angulo, Josesito Lopez, Marcos Maidana, Danny Garcia, Peter Quillin, Adrien Broner and Amir Khan. Now, SHOWTIME Pay-Per-View is bringing you the two biggest stars in the sport, Floyd 'Money' Mayweather and Canelo Alvarez.

"SHOWTIME Pay-Per-View is proud to be bringing you, 'THE ONE: Mayweather vs. Canelo,' the one fight you've all been waiting for. In every sport, there are certain, rare occasions when you have the best against the best. The Super Bowl, The Final Four, College Football's National Championship...September 14 will be one of those occasions with the two biggest stars in the sport and the two biggest fan bases. We have America's number one fighter versus Mexico's number one fighter. We have the number one pound-for-pound fighter in the sport versus the number one new star in the sport.

"This is a must-see event and as usual SHOWTIME and SHOWTIME Pay-Per-View will be there every step of the way. From today's press conference that is being streamed on SHOWTIME's website to all the other remaining stops on the tour, make sure you check out SHOWTIME's website for daily updates. As usual, ALL ACCESS will take you behind the scenes and we will be announcing the schedule for ALL ACCESS very shortly. We will see you all on September 14."

Jose "Chepo" Reynoso, Manager of Canelo

"I just want to say we are ready for this fight. Canelo is going to train like he always does. Viva Mexico!"

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GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS STATEMENT ON LAMONT PETERSON'S FEBRUARY 22 POST-FIGHT DRUG TEST

Contrary to earlier erroneous media reports, Lamont Peterson did not fail a post-fight drug test following his successful IBF Junior Welterweight World Championship defense against Kendall Holt on Friday, February 22 in Washington, DC. In fact, Peterson tested negative for all banned substances on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Full Menu as well as human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and luteinizing hormone (LH). 

"We are very pleased that there has been clarification that Lamont Peterson did not test positive for any banned substances as reported inaccurately earlier today," said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. "Today's incident exemplifies the importance of accurate fact checking prior to reporting news. Golden Boy Promotions looks forward to Lamont Peterson's next fight and furthering his career."

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FOX SPORTS REACHES MULTI-MEDIA RIGHTS EXTENSION WITH GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS New Agreement Provides Live Boxing for Multiple Domestic & International Outlets, Including FOX Sports 1 & FOX Deportes

FOX Sports and Golden Boy Promotions, founded by 10-time World Champion Oscar De La Hoya, have reached a multi-media rights extension to televise exciting live boxing in the United States and internationally. The new multi-year agreement keeps Golden Boy Promotions' bouts with FOX Sports for years to come, and helps establish a new Monday night boxing franchise on FOX Sports 1 (FS1), FOX Sports' new, national multi-sport cable channel launching on Aug. 17. Financial terms were not disclosed.

"When we started Golden Boy, we made a promise to only do business with the best companies out there," said De La Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions. "To be partnered with FOX on this sensational series is a great fit. We look forward to working with FOX Sports 1 for years to come in giving fans the best boxing matches available."

"Led by the dynamic Oscar De La Hoya and its Chief Executive Officer

Richard Schaefer, Golden Boy Promotions has developed a great reputation over the last several years for putting together exciting cards with top-flight fighters," said Patrick Crakes, Senior Vice President, Programming & Research, FOX Sports.  "It's great that we've been able to build upon and expand what has already been a fruitful relationship that benefits multiple networks in the FOX Sports family, domestically and internationally."

Under the new agreement FOX Sports retains exclusive domestic rights to 48 live two-hour events (featuring two or three fights per event) annually with many of Golden Boy Promotions' brightest stars expected to be featured. FS1 is scheduling 24 live events per year, with FOX Deportes, the nation's leading Spanish-language sports network, airing all 48 events live, an increase from 36 in the previous deal. The 24 events on FS1 will all originate in the U.S., and most are expected to run on Monday nights once the network launches. FOX Deportes will simulcast the same 24 events as FS1 in Spanish, plus air 24 others that originate from Mexico. Once events air on FS1, each will be available for encore presentations on FOX Sports regional networks. Fox International Channels also holds exclusive rights to all 48 live fights in the Central America, South America, the Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe (excluding the U.K.) and Middle East territories. Finally, all events will be available via authenticated streaming through FOX Sports Go.

"We are thrilled to partner with FOX as the boxing provider for FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes," added Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer. "For years, the best of boxing has been available primarily on premium cable and pay-per-view only, but our partnership with FOX Sports signifies a major step-up in exposure for the fighter, Golden Boy Promotions and the entire sport. We are confident that with our mix of world class fights and fighters combined with the reach and promotional capacities that FOX Sports provides, the sky is really the limit for us all."

In addition to Golden Boy's live events, all FOX Sports channels have access to 24 classic archived events from the promoter's extensive library. Archive fights feature many of boxing biggest names, including De La Hoya, Floyd Mayweather, Bernard Hopkins, Canelo Alvarez, Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto, Juan Manuel Marquez and Shane Mosley.

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Amir Khan Takes On Julio Diaz On April 27 At Motorpoint Arena In Sheffield; 2012 Olympic Bronze Medalist Anthony Ogogo Makes His Pro Debut‏

FORMER UNIFIED WORLD CHAMPION AMIR "KING" KHAN TAKES ON FORMER WORLD CHAMPION JULIO "THE KIDD" DIAZ IN HIS RETURN TO ENGLAND ON APRIL 27 AT MOTORPOINT ARENA IN SHEFFIELD 

PLUS, 2012 OLYMPIC BRONZE MEDALIST ANTHONY OGOGO

MAKES HIS PROFESSIONAL DEBUT

 After nearly two years fighting away from England, the "King" is back.  On Saturday, April 27 at Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield, British superstar Amir "King" Khan returns to England to face former World Champion Julio "The Kidd" Diaz.

Plus, 2012 Olympic Bronze Medalist Anthony Ogogo makes his long-awaited professional debut in a four round middleweight bout against an opponent to be determined.

"April 27th is going to be a special night," said Khan.  "It's been two years since I last fought in the United Kingdom and I can't wait to get in the ring in front of my fans.  Julio Diaz is a former World Champion and a very dangerous opponent who is coming off of an impressive performance in his last fight.  I know he will be coming with guns blazing and I'm ready for whatever he has to throw at me.  With my speed and boxing skills, and his power and experience, it makes for a really exciting matchup.  He may have other ideas but I'm adamant that my return to the British shores is going to be a very successful one."

"I'm not going to England for the fight to go to the scorecards.  I'm fighting for the knockout," said Diaz.  "I know the knockout is the only thing that will get me the win, so I'm training extra hard already in order to get a victory on Khan's home turf.  I'm a heavy hitter and he can't take a punch, so to me, that is the perfect combination." 

            "I'm proud to be British and so the opportunity to turn pro on such a big fight card in England is a dream come true," said Ogogo.  "I want to become a world champion and this is the first very important step.  I know what I have to do and that is to win and I want to win in style.  I can't wait to show the British public what I can do and will be training as hard as I possibly can between now and April 27^th to get myself in the best shape I've ever been in".

"Return of the King": Khan vs. Diaz is a 12 round 143 pound catch-weight bout presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Khan Promotions and sponsored by JD Sport and Maxi Muscle.

"We're excited to return to England and bring the loyal British fans the return of Amir Khan on April 27," said Oscar De La Hoya, president of Golden Boy Promotions.  "Amir is closing in on a shot at regaining his world champion status and I know he's going to use the energy from the crowd in Sheffield to motivate him.  Standing in his way will be a dangerous opponent in Julio Diaz who is on a hot streak of his own that he expects to keep intact in England. 

            "April 27 is going to be a great night for boxing in the U.K. and a great night for Golden Boy Promotions," said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions.  "Between Amir Khan returning home where he is immensely popular and the pro debut of our newest prospect Anthony Ogogo, this is a great way to jump start an amazing run of fights that Golden Boy Promotions will be a part of in England for many years to come."

"It was well known that Amir wanted to have his next fight back home in Britain for his loyal fan base," said Asif Vali of Khan Promotions.  "It has taken a bit of time to get to this point, but we're delighted to announce Julio Diaz as his next opponent.  He upset the odds to score a draw in his last fight against a highly touted prospect in Shawn Porter and we know he will be looking to upset the odds and score a win come April 27.  Both fighters have been world champions and Amir is determined to reach that summit once again.  It will be a night not to miss in Sheffield as we witness 'the return of the King'." 

"Motorpoint Arena Sheffield is delighted to be playing host to Amir Khan's return to Britain," said Joe Waldron, Deputy General Manager of the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield.  "We host some of the biggest stars in the world in this region and it's a privilege to have secured another in Amir with his first fight back on British soil in two years.  This event will be a special occasion for all boxing fans and the Sheffield public with yet another unforgettable night expected at the Motorpoint Arena."

A true international superstar that captured the world's imagination when he won a Silver medal for Great Britain in the 2004 Olympics at age 17, Amir "King" Khan (27-3, 19 KO's) is one of boxing's best, a dynamic boxer-puncher with fight ending power and lightning quick speed.  Just 26 years old, Bolton's Khan is a former Unified Super Lightweight World Champion with five successful title defenses to his name.  Among the foes he has dispatched are Marco Antonio "The Baby Face Assassin" Barrera, Paulie "Magic Man" Malignaggi, Marcos "El Chino" Maidana and Zab "Super" Judah.  In his most recent fight on December 15, 2012, he stopped previously unbeaten Carlos Molina in the 10^th round.  Now he looks forward to returning home and entertaining his fans in person

A respected veteran and former World Champion Julio "The Kidd" Diaz (40-7-1, 29 KO's) is a member of a fighting family and he has been boxing for much of his life.  Diaz is still in his physical prime at 33 and he has shown that he has plenty left in the tank as he looks to win a second divisional title.  A native of Jiquilpan, Michoacan Mexico who now fights out of Coachella, California, Diaz has impressed fans in his return from a year-long layoff, knocking out Henry Aurad and Hector Sanchez and battling unbeaten, highly touted prospect Shawn Porter to a draw in a fight many believe Diaz won in his last fight in December.  On April 27, Diaz is hoping to take matters out of the judges' hands.

A talented soccer player who played for Norwich City FC when he was younger, Lowestoft, England's Anthony Ogogo found his true love in the ring where he has been competing since the age of 12.  After winning a Junior Olympic Gold medal and Silver medals at the Commonwealth Games and European Championships, Ogogo earned a place on Great Britain's 2012 Olympic team.  In London this past summer, Ogogo beat representatives from the Dominican Republic, Ukraine and Germany to win a Bronze Medal, thrilling his fans from throughout the United Kingdom.  Outside the ring, the 24-year-old Ogogo is a former model and was also a cast member of the 2008 hit reality show, "Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack."  On April 27, the charismatic middleweight will begin his journey as a professional.

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"Ring Kings: Mayweather vs. Cotto" Post-Fight Quotes

Floyd Mayweather; Eight-Time and Five-Division World Champion

“Tonight we gave the fans what they wanted to see. We matched the best with the best. Cotto was a very tough competitor and he won some rounds. He pushed me to the limits and this is what it’s all about.

“Miguel Cotto fought his ass off tonight and I want to congratulate him and his team.

“You’ve seen me in flashy cars, but I want you to know that I do give back to the community. This is what it’s all about. It’s not about making a lot of money. It’s about giving back.

“I don’t want be on TV and not give you guys [the fans and media] what you deserve.

“Cotto is a good puncher. He didn’t win more than 30 fights for nothing. I was the first fighter to fight him at a weight that he was comfortable with. I actually came into the fight weighing 147.

“Things happened tonight and we both had to fight. But the main thing is that we got the victory.

“I think tonight was a cool fight. The fans were happy. It’s about impressing fans and giving them what they want to see.

“I sensed that sometimes Miguel was breaking down and then he would come back sharp. Miguel Cotto is in shape. The right hook and the uppercut were working for me tonight. I had watched tapes of Shane Mosley [when he fought Cotto] and I saw that the right hook was working. And I also watch Zab Judah use the uppercut against him too. So I knew I was going to use those shots tonight.

“I knew the right hook was going to be my money shot. A lot of times and these days you don’t see fighters using the right hook, only the left. But tonight I wanted to use the right hook and that is what I did.

“Tonight I got a few bumps and bruises, but that is part of the sports.

“I could have made it a very easy fight, but I was going for the knockout. Cotto was in tremendous shape. He was tough.

“Our game plan is always to win. Cotto surprised me and his record reflects where he is today.

“It’s about winning and that’s what I did. I’m not going to fold to pressure. Cotto can keep his head high as we are both winners tonight in our own way.”

Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions

“Floyd fought a fight that you guys hadn’t seen in some time. We knew coming into the fight that preparation was the key. He was pushed and he had to come out and fight hard.

“Cotto never gave up. The fans were going really wild.

“Miguel Cotto is probably one of the classiest guys in the sport of boxing. I would like to give him, his team and Gaby a lot of credit.

“What can I say but another one down.”

Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions

“What I noticed with Floyd is that people are more appreciative of him and realize that he comes to fight. To see him come in tonight with Justin Bieber, Lil Wayne and 50 Cent is really great for the sport of boxing.

“Beside his amazing skills, Floyd brings amazing numbers to the pay-per-view sales

“Floyd Mayweather is a rock star. He really is.”

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Lamont Peterson vs. Amir Khan rematch set for May 19 in Las Vegas

Amir Khan took the news well about the WBA not having given him back his World Boxing Association Super light welterweight title. Khan had earlier in the day been under the impression that the WBA was handing him back his title rather than having to win it in the ring against Lamont Peterson on May 19th in their rematch. Khan seemed excited about getting his title back, calling it “Good News” on his twitter page. However, WBA president Gilberto Mendoza then rained on Khan’s parade by saying that Khan doesn’t have the WBA title and will have to win it back in the ring against Peterson rather than having it handed to him by the WBA.

Khan said this about it on his twitter page “It it’s true or not true about the WBA handing back the title, I’d rather fight and win it. We all know what happened last time + prove I’m the best.”

Khan had a well wisher in Steve Bunce, who said “Well said, This time you will win it. Get your head proper and do it the right way.”

I agree with Khan about all of us seeing what happened in the ring last December when Khan lost to Peterson. We saw Khan do well in the first round and get credit for a knockdown where he didn’t land a blow and was seen elbowing Peterson to the canvas. We also saw the fight change starting in the 4th round when Khan briefly tried to slug with Peterson and ended up getting the worst of it.

From then on, Khan was off to the races, circling the ring for the rest of the fight, pushing Peterson down constantly by grabbing him by the head and pulling forward on it until he was in a bent over position. We also saw Khan use a lot of head locks and pushing off on Peterson, the later resulting in Khan losing two points after failing to head the referee Joe Cooper’s warnings for Khan to stop pushing. The fight man won that fight and I’m surprised Khan would say “we all know what happened,” because fans did see what happened and what happened was Khan got beat.

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No Holds Barred: Roger Mayweather, Leonard Ellerbe, Bryan Perez, Richard Schaefer, Keisha Morrisey, and the New Era in Boxing

No Holds Barred: Roger Mayweather, Leonard Ellerbe, Bryan Perez, Richard Schaefer, Keisha Morrisey, and the New Era in Boxing

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On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman discusses the significance of the May 5 fight between Floyd Mayweather and Miguel Cotto being promoted by their own promotional companies with several key figures in this fight.

The unbeaten Mayweather (42-0, 26 KOs), who holds the WBC welterweight title, will be moving up a weight class to face Cotto (37-2, 30 KOs), the WBA super welterweight champion. Mayweather last fought at this weight in 2007, defeating Oscar de la Hoya for the WBC title, before moving back down.

The Mayweather-Cotto fight, slated for Saturday, May 5, in Las Vegas, Nevada, has the distinction of being presented by Mayweather Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions, and Miguel Cotto Promotions.

At the New York news conference for this fight held February 28 at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, we discussed the significance of this promotional arrangement with Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions; Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions; and Bryan Perez, Executive Director of Miguel Cotto Promotions. The consensus seemed to be from all parties in this fight that this represents a new era in boxing. We also asked Richard Schaefer about the drug testing for Mayweather-Cotto, which will be conducted by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.







We also spoke about this fight with the outspoken trainer of Floyd Mayweather, his uncle, Roger Mayweather, who discussed the place of his nephew in boxing history.

And we discussed with our long-time colleague and correspondent Keisha

Morrisey, who has been invaluable to No Holds Barred, this fight and
this new era in boxing, as well as some of the numerous problems
plaguing the declining sport of boxing.

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FLOYD "MONEY" MAYWEATHER and MIGUEL"JUNITO" COTTO

BOXING'S BIGGEST STAR FLOYD "MONEY" MAYWEATHER AND WBA SUPER WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION MIGUEL "JUNITO" COTTOTO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE AT HARLEM'S WORLD FAMOUS APOLLO THEATER TO OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCE MAY 5 MEGA-FIGHT TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 AT 1:00 P.M. ET HARLEM'S WORLD FAMOUS APOLLO THEATER **OPEN TO THE PUBLIC**

Floyd "Money" Mayweather signed autographs for the fans with head of Mayweather security Big Kip Hip, Hop Icon and Mogul 50 Cent was, Iran Barkley and Roger Mayweather posed for the camera, Pugilist Mariusz Wach, Jerson Ravello and Shaun Georgewas in the building.

Golden Boy Promotions- Richard Schaefer, Miguel Cotto Promotions- Brian Perez, Mayweather Promotions- Richard Ellerbe, El Boxing Empress- Keisha Morrisey

Floyd "Money" Mayweather and Miguel Cotto

MAYWEATHER and MIGUEL"JUNITO" COTTO will hold a press conference at Harlem's World Famous Apollo Theater to officially announce their WBA Super Welterweight World Championship fight taking place Saturday, May 5 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The event will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View®.

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