NABF light welterweight champion Frankie “El Gato” Figueroa defended his first title defense Friday November 16 against fellow southpaw Noel Rodriguez at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Figueroa-Rodriguez 12-round main event aired live on Telemundo.
The Spanish Harlem-born, Bronx-raised Figueroa (18-2, 13 KOs), now fighting out of Miami, is rated No. 12 by the World Boxing Council and No. 14 by the International Boxing Federation. Legendary trainer and former 2-time world champion James “Buddy” McGirt was in his corner for the first time.
“I’m going to close out the year with a bang,” Figueroa said. “This will be my first national exposure. I’m glad to be fighting on Telemundo because I’m Spanish. Next year has got to be my year. I hope to move up higher in the ratings after this fight and get a world title fight in 2008. I’m going to let ‘The Cat (El Gato)’ out of the bag. I know Rodriguez is a tough guy who is going to come hard to fight and try to take my title belt. I’m bringing my A game, though, and it’s going to be an explosive fight.”
By the time the fight happens, U.S. Army veteran Figueroa will have been at his Vero Beach training camp with McGirt for 2 ½ months, primarily because Frankie’s fight originally was scheduled to be held in October. “There wasn’t a television fight available until November so we waited,” Figueroa explained. “I’m still flabbergasted and motivated to have Buddy, a 2-time world champion, in my corner. I want to make him happy and proud. Buddy doesn’t change a world-class fighter; he has me doing a lot more jabbing, something I only really did for exercise, and circling left as I throw punches. I never threw punches that way before.”
McGirt, who has trained numerous world champions, enjoys working with Figueroa. “He’s been doing real good,” Buddy noted. “He’s coming along great. Frankie’s a great kid who listens well and is never a problem.
Rodriguez, fighting out of Texas, is riding an eight-fight win streak, dating back two full years. His most notable victory to date was a win by unanimous eight-round decision against 18-5 Robert Frankel this past April in New Mexico.
“The main reason we took this fight was the need to get Frankie television exposure and fighting Rodriguez in the main event on Telemundo is the way to go,” Figueroa’s manager Sal LoNano noted. “We’re happy that the people at HBO and Showtime will have an opportunity to see Frankie’s talents. Next year, he’ll have a shot at a world title. He’s ready now with a new team that includes the best trainer in boxing, Buddy McGirt. We believe an impressive win against Rodriguez will set-up Frankie for a world title fight in 2008.
“Gato” also is the reigning WBC International Mundo Hispano welterweight and New York State light welterweight title-holder.
New Buddy in El Gato’s corner
Frankie “El Gato” Figueroa now has James “Buddy” McGirt as his new head trainer and the two are working together at Figueroa’s training camp at McGirt’s Gym in Vero Beach, Florida.
McGirt working his corner represents a move by Figueroa’s manager, Sal LoNano, to take Frankie to the next level and into a position for a world title fight by the end of 2008. LoNano and Buddy became good friends during the Gatti-Ward trilogy, when LoNano managed “Irish” Micky Ward, and McGirt trained Arturo Gatti. They worked together as a manager-trainer act for the first time with Paulie Malignaggi, which culminated with Malignaggi capturing the IBF light welterweight title this past June.
James “Buddy” McGirt
LoNano, who no longer manages Malignaggi, signed Figueroa this past spring and he immediately set out to get McGirt onboard. “Buddy’s the best trainer around,” LoNano explained, “plus, we’re like family. I knew ‘El Gato’ was only scratching the surface of his talent; now Buddy’s teaching him. Frankie has a lot of talent but he hasn’t gotten to that next level, yet, where he can challenge for a world title. Buddy’s going to get him there and that’s why I wanted Buddy to train Frankie.”
Friends, Frankie “El Gato” Figueroa, and Paulie Malignaggi
Frankie gained invaluable experience sparring with the likes of Miguel Cotto, Ricky Hatton and Arturo Gatti. “I had Frankie in camp with Arturo when he was getting ready to fight (Thomas) Damgaard,” McGirt spoke about his familiarity with Figueroa before this training camp. “I saw that he had a lot of ability and moved well. But at that time he had a trainer and I didn’t want to mess around. That’s not my style. I’m going to be able to study him at this camp and then I’ll know a lot more about him.”
U.S. Army veteran Figueroa is thrilled to be working with McGirt, the former 2-time world champion and 2002 Trainer of the Year. “Buddy was referred by my manager, Sal, and they’ve done a lot of great things,” Frankie remarked. “He is one of the great trainers in boxing today. Buddy’s a down to earth guy who doesn’t get on my case. Every trainer critiquing a new fighter notices some things a previous trainer may not have seen. He’s noticed what’s been missing in my style and I’m walking a path with Buddy that I haven’t walked before.
“There was good chemistry between me and Buddy going back to when I was sparring with Gatti (end of 2005, beginning of 2006). He’s going to take me to another level. He’s accessing me now and we’re bonding. Buddy can be a joker like me. I focus on training but I also like to giggle and joke, not have a closed camp where nobody smiles. That’s my character, I’m a Gemini. I’m glad that Buddy has accepted me for who I am. This is my first elite training camp.”
Figueroa is in training camp preparing for his next fight, probably in mid-November, against an opponent to be determined by his promoter, Yaseen Malnik (Seeno Group), and LoNano.
“El Gato” Figueroa All In & On Track
Newly crowned NABF light welterweight champion Frankie “El Gato” Figueroa, in a reality short time period, has gone from counseling rebellious teens to tormenting opponents in the ring.
The Spanish Harlem-born, Bronx-raised Figueroa (17-2, 13 KOs), now fighting out of Miami, captured his NABF title belt on July 28, stopping former NABA champion Ubaldo Hernandez in the 12th round. Hernandez’ portfolio includes a win against former IBF title challenger Moses Pedroza, as well as going the distance with current WBA lightweight champion Juan Diaz, WBC title challenger Vivian Harris and hot junior welterweight prospect Demetrius Hopkins.
Figueroa, a 2-time New York City high school champion wrestler who was 14-0 his senior year, didn’t get off of the mat and into the ring until seven years ago, when he took a friend’s suggestion and walked into the nearby Morris Park Gym in the Bronx.
“Wrestling has helped me as a boxer,” Figueroa explained. “It helped my balance, conditioning and determination. Some fans have told me I should be a mixed martial arts fighter with my wrestling and boxing background, but I’m 29 now, so I’m going to stick with boxing. I’m joining a wrestling club in Florida and do it just as a hobby, never while I’m preparing for a fight.”
Frankie responded to an ad for a childcare counselor and worked four years with children and teenagers with behavioral problems. Figueroa grew-up in a tough neighborhood, but he stayed in school and out of trouble, concentrating on sports.
The son of a single mother, Frankie’s life had dramatically changed when he was six, the year he first lived with the Morrissette family in the small Vermont town of Troy, thanks to the Fresh Air Fund. “I lived with them during the summer from the ages of six through 17,” Figueroa remembered. “One year I attended a Catholic school there. It was a completely different experience for me. I became an alter boy, learned to ski, milked cows. I lived a double life. I had the good fortune of having two families. I adapted to changes and had a blast. My Vermont family
is very proud of me. My brother, Roger Morrissette, watched me win the NABF title. I have a brother and sister in Vermont and a brother and sister in the Bronx. I just hung out living in the Bronx; I never got caught up in drugs, or doing something that would send me to jail, nothing. I’ve always wanted to make both of my families proud of me.”
Frankie and Keisha
Due to his relatively late start in boxing, as well as a slap of amateur boxing reality, Frankie’s amateur career lasted only 2 ½ years. He fought in the 147-pound division, winning his first 14 matches, before losing in the semifinals of a national tournament to Juan McPherson, 16-14, and then Alvin Aconta in the Golden Gloves.
“McPherson has over 200 amateur fights and they (USA Boxing) wanted him fighting for them on ESPN, not me,” Figueroa noted. “It was boxing politics. I never had a chance with my style of just coming forward and fighting, going to the body instead of slapping punches for points. So, I decided to turn pro.”
His pro debut was November 8, 2002, winning a four-round decision against Richard Dean at Club Amazura in Jamaica, New York. Figueroa then hit the road and fought in places like Savannah (Georgia), Winston-Salem (NC), Atlanta, Detroit and Sarasota. His first loss was by four-round majority decision to hometown favorite Troy Wilson in Atlanta. Frankie’s only other career loss was in his 10th pro fight to Francisco Rincon (8-1) in Poughkeepsie, New York.
“My first loss was a joke,” Figueroa added. “I dropped him and they called it a slip. Then I got head butted. I don’t even consider it a loss. I got hit with some good shots (against Rincon). My inexperience showed. I had the balls, but my legs weren’t there. He was the better man that night but I’m proud I kept fighting after I went down. I learned a lot.”
Three fights later, Figueroa stopped Hector Alejandro, Jr. (10-1) in the sixth round for the New York State lightweight title. Frankie followed that bout with a 10-round decision versus Maximo Cuevas (7-2-1) for the vacant WBC Intercontinental Mundo Hispano welterweight crown.
Figueroa came of age on 11/11 (November 11) in 2006, successfully defending his New York State light welterweight championship against highly touted prospect, unbeaten Joey Rios (14-0), by 10-round majority decision at the famed Madison Square Garden.
A third-round TKO of veteran Antonio Ramirez (24-14-6) this past March 2 was Frankie’s last fight in New York, at least for a while, because he relocated in North Miami. “I was based in New York State but I was fighting on the road and there wasn’t a real buzz about me in New York City,” Figueroa remarked. “I had been my own business manager and my new promoter, Seeno Group, bought out my contract. I’m living in Miami in great weather with my own apartment and a car. I like it here where I’m isolated. I never was one to go to clubs in New York City and I don’t hit them in South Beach. I am building a good following in Florida."
Frankie, a U.S. Army veteran who has a son named Frankie, III (aka Ian), gained invaluable experience sparring with the likes of Miguel Cotto, Ricky Hatton and Arturo Gatti. In fact, he really enjoyed training camp with Cotto in Puerto Rico, where Frankie has family in Santurce.
Frankie after one of his many his victories.
“After winning the NABF title, I’m where I want to be right now,” Figueroa concluded. “I think boxing all of the time, but it really isn’t my life. I like going on line. I hope to defend my title this year and fight for a world title next year. I’m in all out wars, that’s who I am. I’m a boxer-puncher but, more than anything, I’m a fighter. I like seek-and-destroy missions, but I can play chess, too. I go all out, balls to the wall, all of the time.
“My new manager, Sal LoNano, is going to get me a world title fight. He’s been in this business a long time. I signed with him because of his experience. He helped Micky Ward make millions of dollars and he got my good friend, (IBF junior welterweight champ) Paulie Malignaggi, two world title shots in a year. We really get along well. He’s a funny guy and so am I. I never knew pay scales, but now I just concentrate on fighting; Sal’s protecting me.”
Figueroa is nicknamed “El Gato” – The Cat – because he was the only one quick enough to catch a cat that was a mascot at his original gym in the Bronx. This cat is a fan-friendly fighter who, at 29, is all in and ready to make noise in the 140-pound division.
For more information about Frankie Figueroa visit his web site at www.gatofigueroa.com.
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
MALIGNAGGI vs. NGOUDJO January 5, 2008
MALIGNAGGI vs. NGOUDJO, Airing LIVE On SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING
At Bally’s Atlantic City, January 5, 2008
DiBella Entertainment in association with Groupe Yvon Michel, To Promote the First Big Fight of 2008
New York, NY -- Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi (23-1, 5 KO’s) will take on IBF mandatory challenger Herman Ngoudjo (16-1, 9 KO’s) for Malignaggi’s IBF Junior Welterweight Title on January 5, 2008. The bout will take place at Bally’s Main Ballroom in Atlantic City and will be televised LIVE on Showtime Championship Boxing with coverage beginning at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi
Malignaggi last fought at Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino on June 16 where he scored a 12 round unanimous decision over Lovemore Ndou (45-9-1, 30 KO’s) to win the IBF Junior Welterweight Title. “I am looking to start the New Year off right with a win over a tough competitor in Ngoudjo”, said Malignaggi. “I want to fight the best competition and prove that there is no one better than Paulie Malignaggi in the Junior Welterweight division. I know I have to train through the holidays and that’s always tough, but I plan on making up for it by making Herman Ngoudjo my own personal Christmas tree and lighting his ass up on January 5th.”
Ngoudjo most recently defeated Randall Bailey (35-6, 32 KO’s) to earn the mandatory shot against Malignaggi. The Montreal resident lost a controversial split decision to Jose Luis Castillo (56-8-1, 48 KO’s) in January of this year. “On January 5th, I will fulfill my dream to become world champion! I will be the first champion ever born in Cameroon”, said Ngoudjo. “Paul Malignaggi can run all over the ring but he can’t hide. He has no respect for me, but after our fight, he will be begging me for a rematch!”
Promoter Lou DiBella is extremely excited for the first battle of 2008. “Paulie has been underestimated his whole career and this fight will give him another chance to prove that he’s an elite champion”, said DiBella. “Herman Ngoudjo is a worthy number one contender who could have easily been given a decision against Jose Luis Castillo.”
Paulie Malignaggi talks to Aaron Braunstein.
Ngoudjo promoter Yvon Michel is happy to showcase his fighter to a worldwide audience. “We are thrilled to be associated with Lou DiBella for this event”, said Michel. “We also wish to thank Showtime for launching their 2008 season with this very promising fight. We have a lot of respect for the IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Paul Malignaggi but the time has come for Canadian Herman Ngoudjo.”
Paulie takes time out to photograph with fans.
At Bally’s Atlantic City, January 5, 2008
DiBella Entertainment in association with Groupe Yvon Michel, To Promote the First Big Fight of 2008
New York, NY -- Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi (23-1, 5 KO’s) will take on IBF mandatory challenger Herman Ngoudjo (16-1, 9 KO’s) for Malignaggi’s IBF Junior Welterweight Title on January 5, 2008. The bout will take place at Bally’s Main Ballroom in Atlantic City and will be televised LIVE on Showtime Championship Boxing with coverage beginning at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi
Malignaggi last fought at Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino on June 16 where he scored a 12 round unanimous decision over Lovemore Ndou (45-9-1, 30 KO’s) to win the IBF Junior Welterweight Title. “I am looking to start the New Year off right with a win over a tough competitor in Ngoudjo”, said Malignaggi. “I want to fight the best competition and prove that there is no one better than Paulie Malignaggi in the Junior Welterweight division. I know I have to train through the holidays and that’s always tough, but I plan on making up for it by making Herman Ngoudjo my own personal Christmas tree and lighting his ass up on January 5th.”
Ngoudjo most recently defeated Randall Bailey (35-6, 32 KO’s) to earn the mandatory shot against Malignaggi. The Montreal resident lost a controversial split decision to Jose Luis Castillo (56-8-1, 48 KO’s) in January of this year. “On January 5th, I will fulfill my dream to become world champion! I will be the first champion ever born in Cameroon”, said Ngoudjo. “Paul Malignaggi can run all over the ring but he can’t hide. He has no respect for me, but after our fight, he will be begging me for a rematch!”
Promoter Lou DiBella is extremely excited for the first battle of 2008. “Paulie has been underestimated his whole career and this fight will give him another chance to prove that he’s an elite champion”, said DiBella. “Herman Ngoudjo is a worthy number one contender who could have easily been given a decision against Jose Luis Castillo.”
Paulie Malignaggi talks to Aaron Braunstein.
Ngoudjo promoter Yvon Michel is happy to showcase his fighter to a worldwide audience. “We are thrilled to be associated with Lou DiBella for this event”, said Michel. “We also wish to thank Showtime for launching their 2008 season with this very promising fight. We have a lot of respect for the IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Paul Malignaggi but the time has come for Canadian Herman Ngoudjo.”
Paulie takes time out to photograph with fans.
Monday, November 12, 2007
Miguel Cotto defeats "SUGAR" Shane Mosley, Vetereans Day Parade an option, for Cotto....
Promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Top Rank, in association with Madison Square Garden, Cotto vs. Mosley took place Saturday, November 10, at the Mecca of Boxing Madison Square Garden. 17,135 in attendance watched, undefeated WBA welterweight champion Miguel Cotto, now (31-0, 25 KOs), from Puerto Rico, defeat four-time world champion "SUGAR" Shane Mosley, (44-5-1, 37 KOs) from Pomona, Calif., in their world welterweight championship fight. 3.8 million tuned in to the Cotto vs. Mosley pay-per-view telecast.
Miguel Cotto before he departs the post press conference.
"Sugar" Shane Mosley, exits the ring after his loss to Miguel Cotto.
Cotto vs. Mosley, The Under-card
Margarito vs. Johnson
Antonio Margarito (35-5-24, KOs) of Torrance California defeated, Golden Johnson (25-7-3, KOs) of Houston Texas. Antonio Margarito wants another title shot,Margarito turned down the opportunity to fight Cotto at the Garden back in June, instead Margarito vs Williams was scheduled. Williams defeated Margarito.
Antonio Margarito after his defeat of Golden Johnson.
Casamayor vs. Cruz
Joel Casamayor now (35-3-1, 21 KOs) of Guatemala, Cuba in a scheduled 12 round WBC Interim Lightweight Championship defeated Jose A.Santa Cruz (25-3, 14 KOs) of Michoacan, Mexico.
Joel Casamayor and Manager, display the belts at the BB King's, press conference.
Joel Casamayor and Jose A. Santa Cruz, in the ring.
Jose A. Santa Cruz exits the ring after his loss to Joel Casamayor.
Anderson vs. Thomas
Michael Anderson now (1-0) of Newark, New Jersey, in a pro debut defeated Olade Thomas now (1-3), of Brooklyn, New York, the referee stopped the contest in round 1 of a scheduled 4 rounds. Michael Anderson is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions.
Michael Anderson and Shane Mosley
Michael Anderson and trainer, Elliot Ness.
Rojas vs. Diaz
Jesus Rojas now (10-0-7 KOs) of Puerto Rico, defeated Carlos Diaz now (9-11-4-7 KOs) of Tampa Florida, the referee stopped the contest.
Vargas vs. Mullis
Ronney Vargas now (4-0-2 KOs) of the Bronx, defeated Bryan Mullis now (4-2-1-2, KOs)of Charlotte, North Carolina.
Ronney Vargas after his victory.
Cotto vs. Mosley, and the Stars
Celebrity sitings for Cotto vs. Mosley included Shaquille O'Neal, several members of the The Knicks and the Wizards, Roy Jones Jr., Felix "Tito" Trinidad, Michael Bivins, of New Edition, and rap artist Duh of "Lords of the under ground" rap group. Recording artist Tank, sang the "National Anthem".
Andre Berto and Gary "Kid" Starks attend Cotto vs. Mosley
Keisha and Larenz Tate, actor atttend Cotto vs. Mosley.
Hector Camacho, the legend atttend Cotto vs. Mosley
Keisha and Rampage, MMA Fighter attend Cotto vs. Mosley
The Cotto vs. Mosley Post Press Conference
Cotto address the media immediately following the fight victory.
"Sugar" Shane Mosley address the media after his loss to Cotto.
Miguel Cotto and Bob Arum
"Sugar" Shane Mosley and Jack Mosley, address the media at the post press conference.
Oscar De La Hoya and Shane Mosley Jr., attend the post press conference.
The Media Press Conference at BB Kings In New York City
Miguel Cotto and "Sugar" Shane Mosley face-off at press conference.
Bob Arum, Miguel Cotto, Jack Mosley, Shane Mosley, Oscar De La Hoya
Cotto, Mosley and Oscar De La Hoya
Bernard Hopkins address the media at the press conference.
Shane exits New York City press conference at BB Kings.
Miguel Cotto OPEN MEDIA WORKOUT
NEW YORK, NY (November 5) Undefeated WBA welterweight champion MIGUEL COTTO will host his ONLY open media workout. Cotto is in his final days of working out in preparation for the four-bout pay-per-view extravaganza headlined by Cotto's world title defense against three-division world champion Sugar Shane Mosley in a battle of legendary superstars. Cotto will be joined by Hall of Fame promoter BOB ARUM.
Cotto (30-0, 25 KOs), from Caguas, Puerto Rico, has headlined at the ˜Mecca of Boxing on the eve of New York's annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade the last three years. On June 9, in front of a capacity crowd of over 20,600, Cotto, 27, knocked out two-division world champion Zab Judah to retain his title and improve his record at The Garden to 31-0, 26 KOs.
Cotto vs Judah face-off, earlier this year at Madison Square Garden, press conference and weigh- ins.
Miguel Cotto at Kingsway Gym, Open Media Workout
Cotto sweats.
Cotto is swift.
Cotto workout on the treadmill.
Cotto and Nettles Nasir, trainer.
Cotto and Fighting Sensation, Yaskushima of Kingsway Gym.
"Sugar" Shane Mosley OPEN MEDIA WORKOUT
New York, NY (November 6) at Kingsway Gym.
Shane Mosley arrives at the media workout session.
"Sugar" Shane Mosley and Jack Mosley in the ring.
"Sugar" Shane Mosley
Jack Mosley laces, "Sugar" Shane Mosley.
"Sugar" Shane Mosley
"Sugar" Shane Mosley hit the bags.
The Mosley trio, "Sugar" Shane Mosley Shane Jr., and Jack Mosley.
Sean Daughtry, former fighter and currently employed in global private investments and Cassius, legendary trainer and cornerman for "Sugar" Shane Mosley, at Kingsway Boxing Gym.
KINGSWAY GYM
1 West 28th Street (at 5th Avenue)
New York, NY 10001
Keisha and Ms. Kay Operator and Owner Kingsway Gym.
***DBE Signs Junior Middleweight Sergio Martinez***
***DBE Signs Junior Middleweight Sergio Martinez***
New York, NY November 12—DiBella Entertainment has added to its roster today, signing talented Junior Middleweight Sergio Martinez (40-1-1, 21 KO’s). The southpaw has fought all over Europe and South America in his 10 year career. Martinez has fought twice in the United States, most recently earlier this year in Houston where he knocked out Saul Roman (27-4, 24 KO’s) in the fourth round of a twelve round WBC Light Middleweight Title Eliminator. On November 2, Roman defeated one of the division’s established stars, Kassim Ouma (25-4-1, 15 KO’s).
His first U.S. fight came seven years ago in Las Vegas, where an inexperienced Martinez battled superstar Antonio Margarito. Despite losing the hotly contested bout by knockout, Martinez showed his toughness and potential. He has won an impressive twenty-four fights in a row.
“I am very excited with this signing of an international star in Sergio Martinez,” said DBE president Lou DiBella. “He is a phenomenal boxer who packs a serious punch. I am happy to be promoting a major player in the 154 pound division under my banner.”
“DiBella Entertainment is proud to be working with world renowned international matchmaker Sampson Lewkowicz who assisted us in making the deal to sign Sergio,” said the DBE head. “Sampson is one of the true stand-up individuals in the sport and one of the best minds in the boxing world.”
Martinez, who resides in Madrid, Spain, will surely be showcased more on American soil after signing with DiBella Entertainment. “Being a part of DBE, Sergio will have a wealth of opportunities and will finally be recognized by the boxing world,” said DiBella. “I am enthusiastic to begin working with Sergio, his manager Ricardo Sanchez Atocha, and the rest of Team Martinez. He can be a champion.”
Contact: Mike Moriarty, DiBella Entertainment
212-947-2577
mikem@dbe1.com
New York, NY November 12—DiBella Entertainment has added to its roster today, signing talented Junior Middleweight Sergio Martinez (40-1-1, 21 KO’s). The southpaw has fought all over Europe and South America in his 10 year career. Martinez has fought twice in the United States, most recently earlier this year in Houston where he knocked out Saul Roman (27-4, 24 KO’s) in the fourth round of a twelve round WBC Light Middleweight Title Eliminator. On November 2, Roman defeated one of the division’s established stars, Kassim Ouma (25-4-1, 15 KO’s).
His first U.S. fight came seven years ago in Las Vegas, where an inexperienced Martinez battled superstar Antonio Margarito. Despite losing the hotly contested bout by knockout, Martinez showed his toughness and potential. He has won an impressive twenty-four fights in a row.
“I am very excited with this signing of an international star in Sergio Martinez,” said DBE president Lou DiBella. “He is a phenomenal boxer who packs a serious punch. I am happy to be promoting a major player in the 154 pound division under my banner.”
“DiBella Entertainment is proud to be working with world renowned international matchmaker Sampson Lewkowicz who assisted us in making the deal to sign Sergio,” said the DBE head. “Sampson is one of the true stand-up individuals in the sport and one of the best minds in the boxing world.”
Martinez, who resides in Madrid, Spain, will surely be showcased more on American soil after signing with DiBella Entertainment. “Being a part of DBE, Sergio will have a wealth of opportunities and will finally be recognized by the boxing world,” said DiBella. “I am enthusiastic to begin working with Sergio, his manager Ricardo Sanchez Atocha, and the rest of Team Martinez. He can be a champion.”
Contact: Mike Moriarty, DiBella Entertainment
212-947-2577
mikem@dbe1.com
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