HOLIDAY HAVOC IN THE BRONX ANDREY TSURKAN vs. YURI FOREMAN

HOLIDAY HAVOC IN THE BRONX
***Andrey Tsurkan defends NABF TITLE vs. Yuri Foreman***
***Bob Arum and Rabbi Hecht Team Up to Spread Chanukah Cheer***



ANDREY TSURKAN vs. YURI FOREMAN

Bronx New York, In a 10 round Junior Middleweight main event, two of New York's most talented fighters, Eastern Europeans, NABF CHAMPION and Ukraine born Andrey Tsurkan now,(25-3, 16 KO’s) lost his title against undefeated #1 challenger Yuri Foreman now (24-0, 8 KO's) born in Belarus, by decision, on Thursday, December 6 2007, at the Utopia Paradise Theater in the Bronx as part of Star Boxing's successful fight series "Punchin' at the Paradise".

Foreman, who lives in Brooklyn, last fought on the under card of Cotto/Judah at Madison Square Garden on June 9, 2007 where he won the biggest fight of his career; a 10 round decision over Anthony Thompson (23-2, 16 KO’s).

Yuri Foreman at the New York City Press conference at Hurley's Restaurant.


The exciting event was televised live on VERSUS, and is a co-promotion of DiBella Entertainment, Top Rank and Star Boxing.

Joe DeGuardia Andrey Tsurkan Yuri Foreman and Lou DiBella at the New York City Press conference at Hurley's Restaurant.


Yuri Foreman and trainer at the New York City Press conference at Hurley's Restaurant.


Star Boxing promoted Tsurkan, who now lives in the Bronx, defending his title in his second straight fight at the Paradise, he viciously knocked out Sammy Sparkman in the ninth round of a ten round bout in the Bronx on April 11, 2007.

Joe DeGuardia and Andrey Tsurkan at the New York City Press conference at Hurley's Restaurant.


The televised card featured DBE’s Spanish Harlem welterweight, Puerto Rican Edgar “El Chamaco” Santana now (22-3,14 KO's) who appeared on the talent loaded under card, defeating Mike Gonzalez now (10-3-1,9 KOs) of Milwaukee, Wiconsin.

Edgar "El Chamaco" Santana after the victory.


The co-feature bout was another 10 round Junior Middleweight showdown between Argentinean Sergio Martinez now (41-1-1, 22 KO’s). Martinez is fighting his first bout under the DiBella banner. Martinez, who resides in Spain, has won 24 straight fights including a 4th round knockout of Saul Roman (28-4, 24 KO’s) who most recently knocked out former World Champion Kassim Ouma (25-4-1, 15 KO’s) on November 2. Sergio Martinez defeated Russell "Spiderman" Jordan who drops to (14-5,9 KOs)of Rochester, New York.

DBE cruiserweight Andre “Tombstone” Purlette (39-2, 35 KO’s) was also featured on the card. One of America’s top amateur heavyweights, Joe Hanks (Pro Debut) was also on the card.

Heavyweight Monte “Two Gunz” Barrett now (32-6, 18 KO’s) stopped Cliff Couser, who drops to (26-14-2,14 KOs) of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Star Boxing’s Young Philly welterweight Ray Robinson now (6-0, 1 KO) defeated Oscar Gonzalez who drops to (9-10-1,3 KOs) of Tampa, Florida.

Joe DeGuardia at the New York City Press conference at Hurley's Restaurant.




BOB ARUM DONATES TICKETS TO LOCAL CHARITIES FOR HOLIDAY BOXING IN THE BRONX DEC. 6

New York - It is the holiday season and Bob Arum is in the spirit of giving back. Arum has donated hundreds of tickets to Rabbi Shea Hecht of New York to give out to various charities and organizations so that they can attend the Holiday Havoc boxing event at The Paradise Theater in the Bronx on Thursday evening December 6.

“I’m a New Yorker. I grew up there and the Bronx means a lot to me,” said Arum, the Hall of Fame promoter. “We have a wonderful boxing event on December 6th and I want everyone to be able to come and enjoy during this special time of year.”

The tickets were given to Rabbi Shea Hecht to distribute to many deserving charities and youth organizations throughout New York City.

“I am happy I was given the opportunity to give out tickets to hundreds of kids who cannot afford to go to sporting events. December 6th is the third night of Chanukah and this is a great present for all who will get a chance to come out and watch a great night of boxing,” said Rabbi Hecht.

Seats were given out to groups including, Operation Survival, Camp Gan Israel ,Castle Hill Little League, Chabad-Lubavitch of Riverdale, Medgar Evers College, Jewish Programs for Russians, Toys for Hospitalized Children, and the Albert Einstein Medical College Jewish Student Association.

“We are extremely pleased to be working with Bob on this great event on December 6th, “ said DBE head Lou DiBella. “His generosity, donating tickets is great as it gives people who would not normally be able to afford to see a boxing event a chance to see this great sport up close and personal.”

Commissioner, NYSAC Ron Scott Stevens, Lou DiBella and Joe DeGuardia at the New York City Press conference at Hurley's Restaurant.

Turner plans on Duddy being his lucky No. 21

NEW YORK– Veteran trainer Don Turner believes WBO No. 2 rated middleweight contender “Ireland’s” John Duddy (22-0, 17 KOs) will become his 21st world champion. First, though, Duddy has to get past former European champion and 2-time world title challenger Howard “The Battersea Bomber” Eastman (42-5, 35 KOs) on December 8 in the 10-round main event at King’s Hall in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

John Duddy


Duddy, who hails from Derry (N. Ireland) but now lives in Queens (New York City), has been training in North Carolina under the guidance of Turner, whose former world champions include Evander Holyfield, Larry Holmes, Aaron Pryor and Mike McCallum.

Turner has been in Duddy’s corner for his last two fights, victories by TKO against Alessio Furlan and Prince Arron, both in Dublin. Duddy’s improvement under Turner has become more evident, fight-by-fight, and figures to even more prominent against Eastman.

John Duddy and Vaughn Parham


“John’s not getting hit as much,” Turner said about the area where John has improved the most. “He was a boxer before, as an amateur, but he got off track. It’s not like he didn’t do it (box) before he started getting hit. He’s gone back to doing what he did as an amateur boxer. Unless a fighter is a great one-punch guy who opponents fear, not getting hit is a matter of balance and leverage, as well as how his feet are planted and how to turn properly. The best way not to get hit is to hit a guy and put him on the defensive. That way he can’t counter punch. The great Ray Robinson never worked on defense because his offense was his defense. Now, John’s not getting hit as much.”

In 47 pro fights, Eastman has been only stopped only once, by powerful Edison Miranda. His other losses have been to world champions Bernard Hopkins, Arthur Abraham and William Joppy, as well as world title contender Wayne Elcock by close 12-round decision (116-113-, 115-113, 115-114) in his last fight on September 28.

“I know Howard Eastman and losing two world title shots is all that’s kept him from making real money,” Turner continued. “He’s going to bring his best to get back up there. Eastman is going to try to keep moving forward. John has to be aggressive, throw combinations, and push Eastman back. That’s what John does best.



“If John Duddy takes care of himself, keeps his weight down, and behaves like a fighter should, he has the potential to be a world champion but it’s all up to him. I’ve had 20 world champions and John’s going to be my 21st.”

Duddy is on the verge of a major world title shot in 2008, provided he defeats his toughest opponent to date, Eastman. The popular Irishman also is rated No. 4 by the WBC, No. 7 by the WBA and No. 13 by the IBF.

“I have a good working relationship with Don Turner,” Duddy noted. “I’ve really enjoyed working with Don. I’ve learned a lot. I’m looking forward to fighting Howard Eastman, who is a dangerous customer. He has a great record, good experience and has been in against some of the best middleweights of his era. Hopefully, after fighting Eastman, the doors will be open for me to fight one of the top middleweights for the world title. But all I’m focused on right now is fighting Eastman and showing everybody how much I’ve improved training with Don.”

John Duddy


For more information about Irish Ropes Promotions or John Duddy go to www.irishropes.com. Bob Trieger Full Court Press

Gary James; Why I'm voting for Giuliani and the GOP in 2008

Why I'm voting for Giuliani and the GOP in 2008

"The political state of Black America as the weakest in comparison to all other political and ethnic minorities in the wake of the advances and successes associated with the modern civil rights movement is paradoxical and complex. Ironically, there is no coherent strategy being advanced by the Black political leadership and civil rights orthodoxy, to resolve this perplexing dilemma.

Gary James and Rudolph Giuliani


The cavalcade of presidential aspirants and their respective platforms offer nothing consequential to the fortunes of Black America, moving forward. It remains to be seen if the generational and class subtext of the Obama vs. Clinton political dichotomy will fracture the generally monolithic Black vote for the Democratic Party candidate in the general election. While conventional political wisdom suggests that the dye is already cast as to the ultimate destination of the Black vote, Gary James, longtime political activist and analyst articulates an alternative political scenario.

Gary James


I disagree with conventional political wisdom regarding the destination of the Black vote in 2008. The Obama campaign has crystallized a growing generational and independent bifurcation resulting from the adversarial Democratic Party primary campaign. The emerging demographic may ultimately find expression in the GOP column, in the context of a consequential independent vote. The increasing level of voter sophistication and independence among Black American voters may very well be a wild card in the 2008 presidential election.

A majority Black vote for Obama over Clinton in the party primary election is a healthy and positive development and would illustrate a growing level of political sophistication relative to leveraging the electoral process. The myopic political rhetoric by conventional Black political leadership and the civil rights orthodoxy has little currency with the emerging Black voting demographic. Therefore, I suspect the emerging demographic will likely reveal a maturity beyond the symbolic myths of popular mundane politics.

Conventional Black leadership and their paternal political benefactors will have to account for that state Black America and the cursory level of political dialogue. They perpetuate sophomoric political rhetoric like emotional friends versus symbolic enemies, as well as sophisticated political concepts such as 'social justice' as a narrative that effectively modulates Black political power potential. The inevitable outcome is that the Black American community defines and plays electoral politics as though it is a game of checkers. On the contrary, all other communities define and play electoral politics as a game of chess. Chess requires the application of knowledge, skill, coordinated strategy, discipline and longrange planning for success.

I predict that the Black vote will demonstrate a new level of political sophistication in 2008. My vote for Giuliani and the Republican Party in 2008 in conjunction with 25 percent of the Black vote will unequivocally establish political leverage and translate to an improved power relationship with the Democratic as well as the Republican Parties. Consequently, my vote and political position in the 2008 election is a vanguard initiative that advances a new political paradigm and strategy for empowering the Black community in the 21st century.
The new paradigm is juxtaposed to the philosophy and efficacy of 'political correctness' as a practical application for the future.

" The state of Black America is not a partisan issue!" The state of Black America is a power issue!" Political power for Black America requires multi-party strategy based on an organized electorate locally, tactically deployed.
Election 2008 can be a watershed political year for the future of the Black voter. We have pre-launched a web site http://www.blackpt.org/ (Black Political Taskforce) in order to advance our initiative to establish political leverage in the Black community at large."

Gary James is an author, political activist and analyst.
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He is a principle of the newly launched harlemweekly.com and chair of VotersAnonymous.org a political education and research organization. For more information visit: http://www.garyjames.info/.
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3 TITLE FIGHTS! TARVER vs.SANTIAGO/ FORREST vs. PICCIRILLO/ DONAIRE vs. MALDONADO

3 TITLE FIGHTS! TARVER vs.SANTIAGO/ FORREST vs. PICCIRILLO/ DONAIRE vs. MALDONADO took place live Saturday, December 1, 2007 at Foxwoods Resort Casino and was televised LIVE on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING.

Gary Shaw Productions and SHOWTIME cordially invite you to attend a private media luncheon, at the Trophy Room at Gallagher's Steak House to introduce the title triple header at Foxwoods Resort Casino.

Vernon Forrest, Antonio Tarver, Danny Santiago, and Nonito Donaire attend the New York City Press conference.


Gary Shaw


Antonio Tarver attends the New York City Press conference.


Vernon Forrest attends the New York City Press conference.


Nonito Donaire talks to the media at the New York City Press conference.


IBO light heavyweight champion Antonio "The Magic Man" Tarver now (26-4,18 KOs) of Orlando, Florida TKO'd his opponent Danny Santiago now (29-4-1-19 KOs) of Ocala, Florida.

Antonio "The Magic Man" Tarver enters the arena.


Antonio Tarver exits the square ring after the TKO win over former "Contenders" the boxing series star Danny Santiago.


Antonio Tarver's cut woman Angela Mitchell, Keisha and Legendary trainer Jimmy Williams.


Antonio Tarver, with the WBC belt and family after the victory over Danny Santiago.


WBC super welterweight champion Vernon Forrest, now (40-2-29 KOs)of Atlanta, Georgia "boxing's comeback fighter of the year", due to his TKO, in the eleventh round of a scheduled twelve round of Michele Piccirillo, now (48-4-30 KOs) of Puglia Italy, who hopped on one leg and taken out of the ring by stretcher.

Vernon Forrest, Al Mitchell and Buddy Mc Girt and corner man after victory over Michele Piccirillo.


Michele Piccirillo is taken out of the ring by a stretcher.


IBF/IBO flyweight champion Nonito Donaire now (19-1,13 KOs) of General Santos City, The Philippines TKO'd opponent Luis Maldonado, now (37-2-1,28 KOs) of Mexicali, Mexico, the physician in charge, Dr. Schwartz due to cuts over both eyes, due to clean punches, and a head clash in the bloody brawl, referee Charlie Dwyer stopped the contest at 1:16 of round 8 in a scheduled 12 round bout. This bout is considered to be in the running for the "Fight of the year."

Nonito Donaire and Dad attend the Post- Press conference.


The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Under card Winners

Tony Grano now,(13-0,11 KOs) of Hebron Connecticut defeated John Battle now,(14-19-1,7 KOs) of Rocky Mt. North Carolina, by TKO victory, 34 seconds into round two, the referee Lupino stopped the contest, in a scheduled 6 round, Heavyweight bout.

Tony Grano attends the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame's Third Annual Induction Ceremony Dinner.


John Battle exits the square ring.


Heavyweight Cedric Boswell now,(25-1,20 KOs) of Atlanta, Georgia defeated Josh Gutcher now, (18-8,13 KOs) of Albia Iowa. 2:18 of round 2 the referee Mercante stopped the bout, in a scheduled 8 round bout.
Cedric Boswell in the ring after win over Gutcher.


Jason "Friday the 13th" Douglas now,(2-0,1 KO) of Ontario Canada defeated Anthony Cannon now,(4-8,1 KOs)of Saginaw, Michigan, in a Lightweight bout. Cannon's Corner man threw in the towel, 55 seconds into round 2. Maureen Shea was there to support her stablemate Douglas and former trainer Hector La Roche.

Jason "Friday the 13th" Douglas, referee Charlie Dwyer, and trainer Hector La Roche in the square ring after the victory.


Jason Douglas exits the ring after the victory.


Mark Deluca now, (3-0,2 KOs) of Quincy, Ma. in a four round Super Middleweight bout defeated Donyell Dukes now (0-4-0, KOs) of Albany, New York, by a 40-36 unanimous decision.

Mark Deluca


Adelita Irizarry now (3-1,2 KOs) by a 39-37 unanimous decision defeated Nicole Wood (1-1,0 KOs)of Brooklyn, New York, in a four round female Super Lightweight fight, to the finish.

Adelita Irizarry after her Victory over Nicole Wood.


Nicole Wood enters the ring to face-off with Adelita Irizarry.


Celebrity Sitings

Elvir Muriqui attends the Forrest Tarver Donaire triple header at the Foxwood resort and casino.


"The Contenders" star Jaidon Codrington and Chad Dawson attend the Forrest Tarver Donaire main event at the Foxwood resort and casino.


Danny Jacobs and "Contender" star Jaidon Codrington attend the Forrest Tarver Donaire main event at the Foxwood resort and casino.

Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Third Annual Induction Ceremony

The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame's Third Annual Induction Ceremony Dinner, took place Friday November 30th 2007 at the Mohegan Sun Casino, the eve of the "Showtime Championship Boxing" triple header Tarver Forrest and Donaire. The Uncas Ballroom, doors opened at 5:30pm, a cocktail hour, dinner and a silent auction were all a part of the gala affair. The U.S Navy and Color Guard accompanied, Amanda Kaletsky who belted the "National Anthem.", the CBHOF's President Glenn Feldman delivered the welcoming address, the opening remarks were by Lynn Malerba the Vice Chairwoman of the Mohegan Tribe. The Master of Ceremonies was Harold Lederman of HBO. The CBHOF ceremony began with a "Ten Count" in memory of those we lost over the past year. CBHOF Awards were presented to; the "Achievement Award"; Dr.Joseph Carpentieri, presented by Dr. Michael Schwartz, the "Amateur Fighter of the Year"; Danny Aquino, presented by Roland Roy, the "Professional Fighter of the Year"; Chad Dawson and the "Official of the Year"; Glenn Feldman, presented by Mike Mazzulli. The CBHOF presented "The Year in Review" a boxing video just before the CBHOF's Induction ceremony,this years inductees included; Lou Brouillard, accepting on his behalf Kevin Brouillard, Johnny Cesario, Johnny Cesario Jr., accepting on his behalf and Tyrone Booze, presented by Ben Yalen and former fighter Marlin Starling. The CBHOF also inducted; Pinky Silverburg, Ronald Silverburg accepted on his behalf, Vic Cardell with Mary Ann Martin accepting on his behalf and lastly Joe Rossi, was presented by Dave Caseti. The ring card girls for the event were Rosanna Picardi, Eva Puhlaski and Aislynn Mae Brooks. Videos of the title fights which took place in Connecticut were shown during the cocktail hour.

Harold Lederman on the dais at the Connecticut Boxing Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Dinner at the Mohegan Sun.


Danny Aquino "Amateur Fighter of the Year" at the Connecticut Boxing Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Dinner at the Mohegan Sun.


"Professional Fighter of the Year" Chad Dawson and Travis Simms at the Connecticut Boxing Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Dinner at the Mohegan Sun.


Inductee Tyrone Booze address the audience on the dais at the Connecticut Boxing Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Dinner at the Mohegan Sun.


Bob Yalen, Marlin Starling and guest on the Dais at the Connecticut Boxing Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Dinner at the Mohegan Sun.


Marlin Starling and Tyrone Booze at the Connecticut Boxing Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Dinner at the Mohegan Sun.


Mr. and Mrs. Ted "Tiger" Lowry attend the Connecticut Boxing Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Dinner at the Mohegan Sun.


Former Professional Fighter Larry Johnson and Keisha the Connecticut Boxing Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Dinner at the Mohegan Sun.


USA Boxing Metro members and referees Sparkle Lee, Eddie Claudio, Guest, Pete Santiago and Sade Murdoch attend the Connecticut Boxing Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Dinner at the Mohegan Sun.


Female Fighter Ardelita Irizarry attends the Connecticut Boxing Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Dinner at the Mohegan Sun.

Tanzee Daniel and Manager Sean Joynes Level 10 Alliance boxing radio interview

Check-out the re-scheduled boxing radio interview with Level 10 Alliance and fighters.

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Melba Moore Stars in Ain't Misbehavin

Melba Moore Stars in Ain't Misbehavin December 4-31, 2007







Tony Award-winning musical performer Melba Moore will bring her famous four octave voice to the intimate Prince Music Theater when their Holiday production of Ain't Misbehavin' takes to the stage on December 4. Rounding out the headliners will be Broadway performers Eugene Fleming and Ken Prymus.

The unique combination of these three performers brings an insight and thrill to a show that will light Philadelphia with the vocal power and punch it richly deserves. The smooth-toned, jazz-soaked musical that showcases the music of legendary American composer and piano player Thomas "Fats" Waller lit upon the Broadway scene in 1978 and quickly made stars of its performers, including the late Nell Carter.

Conceived by Broadway director Richard Maltby, Jr. and Murray Horowitz the show brought the Harlem Renaissance to Broadway with such hits as "T'Ain't Nobody's Business If I Do," "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter," and the sexy, double entendre ballad "Honeysuckle Rose."

Ain't Misbehavin' will be directed by Prince Music Theater's Associate Artistic Director, Richard M. Parison, Jr. Choreographing the production will be frequent Prince collaborator Mercedes Ellington. Rounding out the artistic team will be the Prince's Resident Music Supervisor Eric Barnes who is fresh off the national tour of Chicago as Associate Conductor, Scenic Designer Todd Edward Ivins, Lighting Designer Shelley Hicklin, Sound Designer Nick Kourtides and Costume Designer Mark Mariani.

Ain't Misbehavin' begins December 4 and will run through December 31. Performances are Tuesday and Wednesday at 7pm, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8pm, with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at 2pm, and Sunday at 3pm. Special performances will be added during the week between Christmas and New Years.

Tickets are $35 for preview performances (Dec. 4-Dec.7), $40 for weekday evenings and all matinees, and $55 for Saturday evenings. New Years Eve will see the Prince come alive with the pop of Champagne with exclusive packages that begin at $75. Tickets may be purchased now through UpStages by calling 215 569 9700 or visiting the Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut Street or via our website, www.princemusictheater.org. The show is an exciting holiday group event with special group discounts available by calling 215 972 1006.



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Ricardo “El Matador” Mayorga captures a majority decision over Fernando Vargas

Ricardo “El Matador” Mayorga knocked down Fernando Vargas in the first and 11th rounds to capture a majority decision over Fernando Vargas in a 12-round super middleweight bout, at the Staples Center in Los Angles. Mayorga, who dominated the bout early and late, improves to 28-6-1. Vargas, who said before the fight that win or lose he would retire, falls to 26-5. He had 22 victories by knockout. Two judges scored the Nicaraguan fighter a winner by scores of 115-111 and 114-112 while the third saw the bout as a 113-113 draw.

Ricardo “El Matador” Mayorga


“Vargas started running before the press conference began. One of his handlers had to stop him and bring him back to the press conference."

“I am going to carry a 14-pound pig named Vargas into the ring. Vargas is nothing more than a pig. That is all that he is."

(Holding up a photo of Vargas) “You see this fat girl in this photo? This is the fat girl I am going to knock out. I would like to introduce her to you today. She is Fernando Vargas."

“Do you know who Vargas’ best friend is? It is Jenny Craig because she helps him lose weight."

“If Vargas stands and fights, I will knock him out in two rounds. If he chooses to run like a Barbie doll, I will knock him out in four rounds."

(Pointing to a throng of reporters) “Do you see any fear in my eyes? Do you? I’m not afraid of anyone, especially a coward like Vargas."

“I’ve said it all along that I am going to knock his (bleep) out! I don’t like him and I never have. He keeps pushing up the weight because he is too fat. He is just a fatty who thinks he can still fight. He doesn’t have any fight left in him. He is a coward."

“I’m going to hit him like he’s never been hit before. He doesn’t want to be in the same ring as me."

“Once I knock him out, Mexico is going to stand up and cheer for me. They will cheer for the true champion."

“Just to show you how confident I am in myself, I went to Las Vegas and dropped $1 million on myself to win by knockout. It doesn’t matter if Vargas is in shape or not. He has taken too many hits and suffered too many brutal losses. He shouldn’t be in the ring anymore."

“After I knock him out, I’ll explain to him how I did it because he is not going to know what hit him."

“If that plastic divider wasn’t separating us, I would have definitely hit him."

Ricardo “El Matador” Mayorga and “El Feroz” Fernando Vargas seperated by the divider.


“I said this before but it is worth repeating. My mother’s birthday is coming up and one of the gifts I am giving her is a knockout of Vargas.”

Ricardo “El Matador” Mayorga and Don King



FERNANDO VARGAS

(As he takes his shirt off) “Where’s the fat now, (Mayorga)? What are you going to say now you little punk? When I took my shirt off you could tell by the look in his eyes he was scared. The eyes don’t lie. They tell the complete story. I saw fear.

“I know what fear looks like because I have seen it in past opponents. Mayorga talks a big game, but he’s scared. He keeps saying I’m not in shape. I’m going to make him look stupid and finally shut him up Friday. He didn’t look as aggressive when he saw me with my shirt off.

FERNANDO VARGAS


“Mayorga stopped talking once he saw my abs. He was expecting me to be fat. Well, look at me now. He is going to do a little show like he always does, but Mayorga is scared and wants to run away. He knows he is in trouble and is going to get knocked out"

“I am a much more intelligent fighter, a much stronger fighter and a much better fighter. I invite everyone to come out on Friday and see how good I am."

“I’ve been working hard since January. We’re back on track and feeling great. I’m going to have Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday. Then Friday, I’m going to put it on this cat.

“I want to be remembered as a great champion who never left anything in the ring. The only thing I’m going to leave in the ring on Friday is Mayorga’s blood.

“I’m humbled by the fact that this is my last fight and I am fighting in Los Angeles. I’m really going to soak up this win because this will be my last one.

“The only time I’ve hated someone this much was when I fought Ross Thompson. When I knocked him down I spit on him because he sucker-punched me at the press conference.

“I’m not going to spit on Mayorga because I’ll get fined. But I am going to knock him down and tell that joke to get him back up so I can knock him down again.

“There are going to be a lot of crazy Mexicans (at STAPLES). The fight is going to be crazy. I’m just a Mexican from Oxnard, and I am going to show my fans a true fight. They are in for a treat.

“Analyze the fans when I come out of the tunnel. (See) how crazy they are. (Watch) how they react to me. I want you to compare them to the fans of the top 10 guys now in boxing. You’ll see how crazy my fans are because they’re like me.

“They are crazy, they are fanatical and I love that. I have the best fans in the world.

“I want to retire before I’m 30 years old and I turn 30 in a few weeks.

“I’m looking forward to this and putting on a great show. Mayorga is going to lose as many pints of blood as he wants to on Friday. If he keeps getting back up, he is going to keep losing more blood.

“It won’t go past six rounds.”


Here is what Vargas had to say during a near-75-minute open media workout Thursday:

FERNANDO VARGAS

“I don’t like anything about Mayorga. He has a face only a mother gorilla would love. I’m going to beat the (poop) out of him. He’s a stupid fighter. He doesn’t get it.

“Mayorga says that I’m going to run. I’m not going to run. He’s a stupid (butt). I’m going to knock him out. He’s going to feel the heat.

“I’ve never really hated anyone this much since I fought Ross Thompson. Mayorga has a big mouth and I’m going to shut it for him.

“When I knock him down I’m going to look down at him and say ‘don’t act stupid, it was not that hard.’ That way he’ll get mad and get up, so I can knock him back down again.

“As we get ready for Friday, my trainer, Eduardo Garcia, keeps asking me three things: (1) Is Mayorga more talented than you? No he is not; (2) Is he stronger than you? No he is not; and (3) Does he have more defense than you? No he does not.

“So, plain and simple, that means he is not going to beat me.

“My fans know I’m a smart fighter, but there are also times I have to put myself on the line to make it an exciting fight. Trust me, I’m going to make sure I leave it all in the ring and walk out victorious.

“I told Garcia I wanted to start working out again. He made me who I am, so he knows everything I can do. He, more than anyone, knows my full ability and potential.

"I’m so excited this is happening. He says I am ‘good’ so that I’m so that means that I’m back. He won’t kiss my butt; he tells the truth.

“If he’s happy, I’m happy. He is the father I’ve never had. I have more respect for him than anything. I come to him for advice for more than just boxing, but for life.

“I’ve been working out since January. I’ve been in the gym non stop.

“(The postponement) was very difficult because we had great momentum. But everything happens for a reason. I was taking too many Aspirin and I started bleeding from my stomach.

"I’m a fighter, and I was losing the equivalent of two pints of blood. It took me two months to get back to normal.

“(I can’t forget) what happened at the press conference. The cat tried to sucker punch me. He doesn’t know I’m a counter puncher.

"You try and back hand me at a press conference, that’s the wrong thing to do, I’ll tell you that much. I’ve been in one or two street fights in my life. I let him slip off my jacket and he didn’t land anything.

“I feel good. This is it. I know I’m going to look great in this fight, but that’s it. This is my last fight. I’ve got other things I got to do. I’ve got other business ventures.

“I’m focused. I won’t really think about it being my last fight until I wrap up my gloves for the last time. I am ready to go out on a bang.”

***Edwin Valero and Jorge Linares To Defend Titles in Cancun December 15***

***Edwin Valero and Jorge Linares To Defend Titles in Cancun December 15***

Cancun, Mexico (November 26)— Two of boxing’s electric, young champions, Edwin Valero and Jorge Linares will be defending their titles in “Cancun Night of Champions” Saturday December 15th at the Plaza de Toros in beautiful Cancun, Mexico LIVE on DirecTV, Dish Network, and In Demand Pay-Per-View (Suggested Retail Price $29.95) with coverage beginning at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT. Both fighters are promoted by Teiken Promotions. “It is a pleasure and honor to be able to present this show to the world live via Pay-Per-View from the historic Plaza de Toro in Cancun, Mexico. Proud to be co-promoting with Lou DiBella and Pepe Gomez, this promotion features two of Teiken’s undefeated Champions,” said Akihiko Honda, president of Teiken Promotions.

Undefeated WBA Super Featherweight Champion Edwin “Dinamita” Valero (22-0, 22 KO’s) defends his belt as he goes up against Zaid “El Exterminador” Zavaleta (17-2-2, 9 KO’s) in the main event. The Venezuelan southpaw Valero, just 25 years old, packs a monstrous punch and has been showcased by Teiken throughout South America and Japan. In his last fight, Valero scored an eighth round knockout over Nobuhito Honmo (29-5-2, 5 KO’s) in Tokyo on May 3, 2007. Zavaleta, a native of Mexico, has scored two consecutive knockout wins over Gabriel Rojas and Cristian Favela.



The night’s co-feature bout will be an explosive battle between 22 year old undefeated WBC Featherweight Champion Jorge “Golden Boy” Linares (24-0, 15 KO’s) defending his title against Mexican WBC number one contender Gamaliel “El Platano” Diaz (22-6-2, 9 KO’s). Linares, like Valero, is Venezuelan, lives in Tokyo and is promoted by Teiken. The quick boxer has fought in front of fans in South America, the Far East, and once in the U.S. That one bout was his most recent, where he knocked out Oscar Larios (59-6-1, 37 KO’s) on July 21, 2007 in Las Vegas to claim the vacant WBC Featherweight title. A week earlier, Linares’ opponent in Cancun, Diaz, earned the title shot when he won a decision over Elio Rojas (19-1, 13 KO’s) in a WBC eliminator in Mexico.



A loaded undercard is highlighted by Puerto Rican rising star Wilfredo Vasquez Jr. (9-0, 8 KO’s). The undefeated featherweight is the talented son of super bantamweight boxing legend Wilfredo Vasquez (56-9-2, 41 KO’s).

Also featured will be a WBC Featherweight Eliminator between Mexican Rudy Lopez (20-4-1, 14 KO’s) and hard hitting Japanese veteran Naoki Matsuda (28-7-3, 11 KO’s). This is a rematch of what was a sensational fight on March 31, 2007 in Cancun where Matsuda knocked out Lopez in the fifth round.


For more information on “Cancun Night of Champions” please call your local cable or satellite provider or log onto www.teiken.com or www.dbe1.com.(Videos courtesy of DiBella Entertainment)

CINTRON SUFFERS LIGAMENT DAMAGE IN RIGHT HAND

CINTRON SUFFERS LIGAMENT DAMAGE IN RIGHT HAND

Orthopedic surgeon instructs Cintron to stay out of ring until March 1

TOTOWA, NJ– IBF Welterweight Champion Kermit Cintron suffered severe ligament damage to his right hand in his successful Nov 23 title defense against Jesse Feliciano, it was announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva. Reading, PA orthopedic surgeon Dr. R. Scott Cook has advised Kermit that he should not engage in any boxing matches until March 1.

Kermit Cintron


Cintron (29-1, 27 KO’s) injured his right hand in the first round of his Nov 23 bout against Feliciano. Despite the intense pain—which Cintron made evident when he dropped to the canvas following the bout—the champion battled on for 10 rounds before stopping the granite-chinned Feliciano with a two-fisted barrage at the 1:53 mark of round 10.

“I’m disappointed that I injured my hand, but I’m going to do whatever the doctor says because I’m eager to get back into the ring and unify the welterweight title,” said Cintron.

“Kermit will take the time necessary to heal his hand,” said Duva. “We will not run the risk of him entering the ring and injuring his hand further.”

For more info: Main Events Donald Tremblay