AFFLICTION BANNED: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Tim Sylvia

*****AFFLICTION BANNED ALERT*****


"Affliction Banned" Press Conferences in New York City - Open To The Public

To formally announce and promote "Affliction Banned," the monster mixed-martial-arts show presented by Affliction, the premier fashion label for men who love hard rock and fast living, July 19th on pay-per-view television, featuring the return of Russian combat fighting icon Fedor Emelianenko at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

FEDOR "The Last Emperor" EMELIANENKO
No. 1 MMA Heavyweight in the World Former 2-Time UFC Heavyweight
Stary Oskol, Russia Champion
vs
TIM "Maine-iac" SYLVIA
27-1-0 (6 KOs, 14 Submissions)
Bettendorf, Iowa


TBA "Big" BEN ROTHWELL
Former IFC Heavyweight Champion
Kenosha, Wisconsin

Ben Rothwell


JOSH "The Babyfaced Assassin" BARNETT
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion 3-Time UFC Heavyweight Title
Challenger
PEDRO "The Rock" RIZZO

MATT "The Law" LINDLAND
2000 Olympic Wrestling Silver Medallist Dangerous
Opponent
FABIO "Negao" NASCIMENTO


RENATO "Babalu" SOBRAL
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Title 3-Time All-America Wrestler
Challenger
MIKE WHITEHEAD

Thursday, May 22 - 10:30 AM/ET
Trump Tower
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New York, NY 10022

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Muscle & Fitness To Feature Gina Carano‏

Check out video from the Muscle and Fitness Magazine photo shoot with Gina Carano. The upcoming issue of the total body health publication, which features a hard-hitting pictorial of Carano, is expected on news stands June 1. And, of course, don't miss Gina when she squares off against Kaitlin Young on the CBS Television Network debut of EliteXC, May 31 live at 9 p.m.

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Joan Guzman Slams Lightweight Champion Nate Campbell‏ JOAN GUZMAN: ‘NATE CAMPBELL, YOUR HONEYMOON IS OVER, I’M COMING FOR YOU’

SAN DIEGO, Calif.– Two-division champion Joan Guzman has made it no secret that he intends to win a title in the lightweight division. He already has an opponent in mind; the lightweight kingpin and always colorful Nate Campbell.

Campbell (32-5-1, 25 KOs), who got married last Saturday in Jacksonville, Fla., is currently on his honeymoon.

“Everyone has seen the picture of Nate and his wife in their cute, white, wedding outfits,” said Guzman, who has a record of 28-0, with 17 knockouts. “I hope they’re enjoying their honeymoon because Nate’s honeymoon at the top of the lightweight division is going to end once he finds the courage to fight me.”

Guzman may or may not get his wish since Campbell’s team is in a WBO purse bid with Campbell’s mandatory challenger Joel Casamayor. The purse bid is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27.

“I don’t know why Nate is considering fighting Casamayor,” said Guzman, who is exclusively promoted by San Diego-based Sycuan Ringside Promotions. “I think he’s afraid of me. I’ll make Nate look so bad that he’ll retire after I wipe the floor with him.

“I guess I can understand why Nate doesn’t want to fight me. Twenty-eight boxers have tried to beat me and none of them came close to succeeding.

“I honestly thought Nate was a serious fighter, but I’m starting to question that. If Nate wants a real challenge, he knows where to find me.”

ABOUT SYCUAN RINGSIDE PROMOTIONS

Sycuan Ringside Promotions has many notable boxers in its stable, including undefeated former World Boxing Organization junior lightweight champion Joan Guzman, World Boxing Council super bantamweight champion Israel Vazquez, World Boxing Association super bantamweight champion Celestino Caballero, former WBC welterweight champion Carlos Baldomir, former International Boxing Federation lightweight champion Julio Diaz, lightweight sensation Jorge Paez Jr., undefeated cruiserweight prospect Shawn Hawk and once-beaten, super middleweight prospect Henry Buchanan.

Sycuan Ringside Promotions is led by Glenn Quiroga, president; Willie Tucker, executive vice president; and Scott Woodworth, vice president.

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Idol Party Release‏; FREE AMERICAN IDOL FINALE PARTY AT LE ROYALE WITH NEW YORK POST IDOL BLOGGER MELISSA JANE KRONFELD

FREE AMERICAN IDOL FINALE PARTY AT LE ROYALE WITH NEW YORK POST IDOL BLOGGER MELISSA JANE KRONFELD

Join American Idol blogger Melissa Jane Kronfeld of the New York Post at Le Royale for a special season finale party at the West Village club Wednesday, May 21 starting at 7:30 p.m.

"Few things in the Big Apple will be more exciting Wednesday night than finding out who's tops in the most talent driven Idol season of all time," exclaimed club owner Terry Casey. "Come join your fellow New Yorkers and blogger Melissa Kronfeld for this free party."

Following the Idol results, music will be spun by the members of New York's own, The
Rapture, at Le Royale, one of the city's premier intimate lounges.

The club is located at 21 Seventh Avenue South. For more information call the club at 212-645-0004.

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No Holds Barred: Warrior Culture, Country Music and MMA, Pay-Per-View Model, IFL, Ryan Schultz, Dan Miller, Roy Nelson

No Holds Barred: Warrior Culture, Country Music and MMA, Pay-Per-View Model, IFL, Ryan Schultz, Dan Miller, Roy Nelson

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On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman begins by discussing the beating received this past Friday by former Chris Byrd in his ESPN2 bout with Shaun George. Byrd, a former heavyweight champion, was fighting at light heavyweight, and was stopped in the ninth round after looking drained and getting battered throughout the fight.

We next focus on some important correspondence from a listener who understands the connection between the combat sports, the need for a warrior culture by people who are oppressed and downtrodden, and life in general.

Among the other issues discussed are the appearance of EliteXC fighter Kimbo Slice on the Academy of Country Music Awards on CBS, the flaws in the pay-per-view model for the combat sports, and what the International Fight League needs to do to improve their fortunes.

Next, we speak with the three IFL fighters who were victorious in their championship fights this past Friday, May 16, at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn. They are lightweight champion Ryan Schultz, who won a unanimous decision over Deividas Taurosevicius, to retain his belt; Dan Miller, who captured the middleweight belt with a first-round kneebar submission over Ryan McGivern; and Roy Nelson, who retained his heavyweight title with a first-round TKO over Brad Imes.

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Make sure to check out my regular weekly boxing show SecondsOut Radio, at http://www.secondsout.com/radio/. On this week's edition of SecondsOut Radio, we begin by discussing the fragmented title picture in the 140-pound division, which again is hurting whatever credibility boxing has left, and the need for title unification. This past Wednesday, May 14, in New York, Frankie Figueroa (19-2, 13 KOs) successfully defended his regional NABF 140-pound title against Luis Rodriguez (22-2, 13 KOs) with a 12-round unanimous decision. He now wants a shot at a major world title. We spoke with Frankie Figueroa and his trainer, Buddy McGirt, himself a former champion at this weight, right after this fight about it and what lessons can be learned from it. This coming Saturday, May 24, Ricky Hatton (43-1, 31 KOs) fights in his hometown of Manchester, England, against veteran Juan Lazcano (37-4-1, 27 KOs). This fight will be televised live on the Versus network in the United States and on Sky Box Office in the United Kingdom. On a media conference call this past week, we spoke with both Ricky Hatton and Juan Lazcano about this fight and their plans. It is free to listen to SecondsOut Radio, but you must register to gain access to it. Just click here, http://www.secondsout.com/radio/, and listen, learn, and enjoy.

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Nasty Nas, huh? By Iyapiphany

Nasty Nas, huh? By Iyapiphany


half-man, half-amazing/cause in my physical I can express through song/delete stress like Motrin/then extend strong/I drink Moet with Medusa/give her shotguns inhale/from the spliff that I lifted in hell/
It ain’t hard to tell… Nas. One of the dopest emcees to emerge from the new school of hip-hop, resurrecting the East Coast’s reputation for producing the illest, most prolific rappers in the country, in New York language, the planet, now has me scratching my head and questioning whether or not I’ll ever purchase another one of his albums (cd).

I understand the pressure of a career that demands one stay relevant and adaptable to appeal to the palate of an ever-changing fan base, however, that is no excuse for professional irresponsibility and communal disregard. Unfortunately this was exactly what I experienced on May 18, 2008 at 5:30pm while listening to Hot 97’s DJ Envy interviewing Nas about the new album, Ni##@. (Which I have heard is being changed, thank goodness, as of this writing.) Trust and believe I understand all about swag. There is no way an emcee can approach a mic without it and expect to be considered valid. It isn’t going to happen. The swag of course must be accompanied by skill and an ease of delivery that belies any doubt that may be part of the emcees internal experience. Nas has consistently delivered on these counts, whether the song was “OchiWali” or “I Can”. We may have been confused about his stances or if he had one, but he sounded convicted, so we gave him passes on the basis of his unquestionable lyricism and breadth of seeming knowledge. There are times however, when passes have to be revoked. This is one of those times.

DJ Envy questioned Mr. Jones about the title of his album. Nas responded that he received criticism from the elders in regard to this and that the elders didn’t understand that today’s youth have it harder than they (the elders) did. What?! I was thoroughly confounded. How? No one under the age of 40 knows what it is to have a cross burned on their lawn, nor have to get off of the sidewalk to walk in the dirt street because white folks needed the space nor be denied the right to vote nor have their choice of vocation nor love interest. If he meant something else, he didn’t say so. Envy also asked him about his long time relationship with 50 Cent. Nas laughed and said, “You talkin’ ‘bout that song. You wanna know who Biter about.” He went on to say that 50 Cent is in a lot of pain and ...”that brother’s crazy I ain’t saying he bite tables or nuttin’ like that but he be wildin’. That’s why I ain’t git in his ass, but if he ready, he could come see me.” I was at Black woman arched eyebrow mode by this time. DJ Envy said something else but I would be performing a major disservice by even pretending to have heard what because I was thoroughly riveted by Nas’ statements. At this point, Mr. Jones went on an expletive rampage, and very quickly all that could be heard was feedback and a hurried music choice. I waited for Envy to come back on the radio but that took a moment. When he did return he did an interview with TierraMarie, played her new song, played more music and spoke to TLC’s Chilli. Nas was not mentioned. It was as though he hadn’t ever been on the radio.

I stood in my kitchen, shocked and amazed. I quickly called my beau, who is quite familiar with the inner workings of hip-hop and relayed the aforementioned occurrence to him. He asked me a few quick questions about the station and what was going on and we hung up. I was aghast. Not so much by the arrogance in Nas’ statements but because it was incredibly clear that this man did not think about the impact of his words, and if he did, he disregarded any advice his better judgment might have steered him toward. Questions that immediately came to my mind were:
How high is he?
Was he aware of how many people were listening?
Why would he dare put Hot 97’s license in jeopardy (FCC is always listening)?
Was he holding some kind of grudge against someone? The most lingering however was this one: Why would Nas, of all people go out like that?

One thing I always admired about Nas was his ability to think and not be typical. Another thing I admired was his ability to be emotional through his work but not have the need to be overtly antagonistic toward those he took issue with. I thought he had a basic respect for his peers; those of us who have grown up to and with him. My expectation was that he would take up the banner of adult, a grown up or as my Caribbeans like to say, a big man.

No, it isn’t that I am prudish or too bourgeois to appreciate the colloquialisms of urban, inner-city descendants. My favorite emcee is Ghostface Killah (who understands Ghost?) I will love NY emcees ‘til the day I die. There are however, codes of behavior that we-people over the age of 27-need to exhibit to our peers and certainly to the children and youth that look to us as examples of who to be and become. If one doesn’t want to be a role model and uses that as an excuse, it doesn’t matter, they still are. Evidence, you seek? Look at the generation of young people who have little to no fear of authority, feel no personal responsibility to promote life in the community, much less the world they live in, and the every continuing disruption of Black marriage, love and family. THEY LEARNED THOSE BEHAVIORS FROM US! My point is simple, Nas KNOWS better.

At this stage in the game, he could demonstrate that there are ways to move that are just as effective in communicating a point that shows displeasure or irreverence without being crass and vulgar. While we are all responsible for our choices, what is being chosen? His last album was called, HIP HOP IS DEAD. That title leads me to think he was displeased with the direction of the music and culture that many of us found comfort and definition in. Our secret places to vent, express, teach and reveal the inner truths that many of us were too afraid to speak aloud. We, the socio-economically disadvantaged youth from female headed, single-parent homes who would grow up to be nothing more than usurpers of federal and state funded programs meant to maintain our subsistence found credence in our “street disciples”. As one from amongst us, how then does he behave in a manner that undermines his hard work and the influence he’s garnered that has spanned across social, economic and educational strata? No Nas, this is not good. My children’s Nana has always said, “When you know better, you do better.” That cursing tirade did not just affect me. Other working, educated, intellectual, former backpack, conscious folk are also questioning Nas’ devotion to both craft and culture. The prevailing thought and statement has become, “I’m not buying that. It may be something I download.” In the act of not giving a damn, was that his intention?


Iyapiphany is an educator and training specialist, currently residing in New York. She is also an essayist and performance poet. "Intentionally Black" and dedicated to her life, in the words of her oldest son, "She loves being Black," Iyapiphany has made it her personal mission to understand the movements of Black men and the necessities of Black women to better help in the facilitation of BlackLove and the restoration of The Black Family. In addition, Iyapiphany is a columnist for the Contraband publication.

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CHECK OUT THE CBS MMA MEDIA DAY TO SEE WHAT ALL THE BUZZ IS ABOUT!‏

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EliteXC Presents PRIMETIME May 31st FEATURING Kimbo Slice

EliteXC Presents PRIMETIME May 31st FEATURING Kimbo Slice

Also featuring Phil "New York Bad Ass" Baroni, American Gladiator's "Crush"-Gina Carano, and Robbie Lawler.
May 31st @ The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey

Get your tickets now at http://www.ticketmaster.com

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World Champion Paulie Malignaggi will defend his IBF Light Welterweight belt against Lovemore N'Dou, live on Versus Network

Live from Manchester, England World Champion Paulie Malignaggi will defend his IBF Light Welterweight belt against Lovemore N'Dou.

Versus Network will televise the bout at 3:30PM on May 24th.


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THIS WEDNESDAY May 21 IN CHICAGO, Pacquiao-Diaz Public Pep Rally‏

WBC super featherweight champion MANNY PACQUIAO, the No. 1 pound for pound most exciting fighter, and WBC lightweight champion DAVID DIAZ, the pride of Chicago, will host a media roundtable luncheon at Lalo’s Restaurant for their world title fight followed by a public pep rally at Federal Plaza. Promoted by Top Rank, in association with MP Promotions, Pacquiao vs. Diaz will take place Saturday, June 28, at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada. The 12-round lightweight championship bout will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View, beginning at 9 P.M. ET /6 P.M. PT. This Wednesday, May 21 12 Noon – Public Pep Rally for Pacquiao and Diaz at Federal Plaza 230 South Dearborn (corner of Adams & Dearborn) Chicago, IL 60605

MANNY PACQUIAO, (46-3-2, 34 KOs), General Santos City, Philippines
vs
DAVID DIAZ, (34-1-1, 17 KOs), Chicago, Illinois

BOB ARUM, CEO, Top Rank

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Affliction Banned Press Conferences in LA & NYC‏

'Affliction Banned' press conferences in Los Angeles and New York City.

Please feel free to post and/or use the detailed information because it is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. The first 500 fans will receive a free Affliction T-shirt and fans will be able to meet the fighters and get their autographs after the pressers.

Tuesday, May 20 – 12:30PM/PT
Westfield Mall in Century City
10250 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90067

Thursday, May 22 – 10:30 AM/ET
Trump Tower
(Food Court) 725 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10022

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NYC Republicans For Obama?‏

NEW YORK CITY REPUBLICANS FOR OBAMA?

The unanticipated success of Senator Barack Obama’s campaign for the Democratic Party presidential nomination has positioned the new generation party leader as the presumptive candidate in November. The meteoric rise of the young legislator from Illinois to national prominence and presidential stardom, is generating political pandemonium as new voters engage the elective process and opposing partisans are facilitating a bandwagon effect.

Among the new converts to Obama’s political express is Gary James, a leader of the grassroots activist wing of the Republican Party in New York. James voted for Senator McCain in the presidential primary, and endorsed the Senator in his capacity as national chairman of TheGrandOldParty.org, a website to be formally launched in the fall. James announced that he has reconsidered his presidential endorsement of McCain and is now in support of Obama for president during a directors meeting of the GOP initiative.

James said, “After serious consideration I have decided to work on behalf of Senator Obama’s election to the presidency of the United States. I have discussed my resignation as national chairman with members of the executive committee, and it has been tendered effective immediately. I intend to write on behalf of the candidate on a voluntary basis, speak, organize and work directly with Democrats, independents and like minded Republicans.”

James continued, “I remain an advocate of a 30 / 70 (Republican/Democratic) percent split of the Black vote as a means to establish political leverage power in the community. However, I realize that 30 / 70 is a goal to be achieved in the near future because it is not achievable is presidential election 2008, as a practical political matter. Therefore, I will work for Obama’s election because his candidacy represents a political paradigm shift as well as a fundamental realignment in the Democratic and Republican Parties.”



He concluded, “I still like Senator McCain and continue to believe that he is an exceptional presidential nominee for the Republican Party, such as it is… Unfortunately, the Republican Party district leadership infrastructure in New York City in particular is compromised to the Democrats, and the Republican Party brand is effectively hi-jacked by a sophisticated conservative political splinter group. McCain the political maverick and independent political vote getter has the right stuff, but he is unable to walk on the political water given the current atmospherics.”

Photo by Evan E Edwards


James reiterated his unequivocal support for Keisha Morrisey, a new generation Harlem resident now considering to run as a Republican candidate for the New York State Assembly. Ms. Morrisey is a former GOP candidate for the New York State Assembly and the New York City Council in 2002 and 2003 respectively.

Keisha Morrisey said, “I support Senator McCain and I hope to be able to campaign in Harlem with him, if I am successful in getting the Republican Party nomination.”

Photo by Kimberly Morella


Alton Chase, former Republican Party district leader in the Bronx, and chairman of the New York City Chapter of TGOP said, “Gary was inspired by the Obama tsunami but he was motivated by the fact that the local GOP leadership continuing to ignore the challenge and opportunity for political investment banking in the Black community. The party resists a forward moving political trajectory.”

Chase continued, “Gary raised the fact of Republican Party intransigence at an executive committee meeting and proposed the idea of ‘New York City Republicans for Obama,’ but the vote split. Supporters of Gary’s idea said that they may form an Obama support group called ‘purple people,’ a concept of blending red state and blue state dichotomy as a national election initiative.

“But apart from the internal dynamic relative to the Obama phenomenon,” Chase concluded, “there were existential forces influencing Gary that may have pushed him over the top politically. He was being lobbied consistently by an old and respected friend by the name of Ron Myers. As I understand, Ron is associated with the Obama campaign and is raising money on his behalf. I think that his friend Ron may have closed him. I suspect that others will follow Gary’s lead.

Contact: Jose Amanuel 212.281.8457

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"El Gato" resigns with Seeno

"El Gato" resigns with Seeno

NABF jr welterweight champion Francisco "El Gato" Figueroa has resigned with the Seeno Boxing Group.


"I initially signed Frankie in 2006 because I believed then that he would become a world champion and I continue to feel the same way now," stated Yaseen Malnik, president of Seeno Group Boxing.

Yaseen Malnik


"We will work hard together to continue moving him up the rankings and towards a world title!" The Spanish Harlem-born, Bronx-raised Figueroa (18-2, 13 KOs) captured his NABF title belt on July 28, 2007 stopping hardcore veteran Ubaldo Hernandez in the 12th round. "El Gato" has not lost a fight since 2004 and is on a ten-fight winning streak. Figueroa is the #10 WBC, #13 IBF and #14 WBA ranked jr welterweight contender. He trains with James "Buddy" McGirt, Sr. in Vero Beach, Florida.

francisco Figueroa in the ring to face Luis Rodriguez


Figueroa fights Luis Rodriguez (22-1, 13 KOs) of Monterrey, Mexico in the main event of the May 14th ESPN2 Wednesday Night Fights. "The 140-pound division is the hottest division in boxing today and I know Frankie will be one of superstars at junior welterweight within a year," proclaimed Malnick.

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RESULTS FROM BOSTON; May 17, 2008 – “Diamonds in the Rough”+

RESULTS FROM BOSTON
(Freeport Hall in Dorchester, MA)

May 17, 2008 – “Diamonds in the Rough”
(winners on top and in bold)

HEAVYWEIGHTS
Tyler Hinkey (3-0-1, 2 KOs), Reno, NV
WDEC4 (40-36, 39-37, 39-37)
Mike Miller (3-11-2, 3KOs), Akron, OH

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Edwin Rodriquez (6-0, 5 KOs), Worcester, MA
WTKO4 (1:07)
Anthony Cannon (4-9, 1 KO), Atlanta, GA

MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Mark DeLuca (5-0, 3 KOs), Whitman, MA
WDEC6 (40-35, 40-35, 40-35)
Anthony Osbourne (7-27-1, 2 KOs)

JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS
Jesus Caro (1-0, 1KO), Providence, RI
WTKO1 (1:24)
Levaniel King (0-2), Reidsville, NC

FEATHERWEIGHTS
Robert DaLuz (11-11-2, 9 KOs), Jacksonville, FL
WDEC6 (59-55, 59-55, 56-58)
Castulo Gonzalez (9-6, 3 KOs), Lynn, MA

Jose Sanchez (3-0, 1 KO), Providence, RI
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37)
Harvey Phillips (0-5), Cleveland, OH

Promoter: Peter Manfredo, Sr.

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ESPN Deportes Reloads with new programming during its 2008 Upfront Event‏; In the Main Event, Frankie Figueroa, retains the NABF Welterweight champion

At its Upfront ’08 presentation, ESPN’s Spanish-language multimedia brand, ESPN Deportes, announced impressive distribution gains and presented the advertising community with a host of new ideas and creative content demonstrating the network’s commitment to innovative multiplatform programming across its television, radio, online, print and wireless properties.

Boxing took center stage at the event held at New York City’s exclusive Gotham Hall. Following the Presentation guests were treated to a special, onsite production of Miércoles de Combate (Wednesday Night Boxing) to mark the return of the sport to ESPN Deportes. The production was in association with DiBella Entertainment.

Francisco Figueroa, NABF Champion


Francisco Figueroa now (19-2, 13 KO's) of the Bronx, New York put his NABF title on the line up against Luis Rodriguez now (22-2, 13 KO's) of Monterrey Mexico. Francisco Figueroa won by a unanimous decision over Rodriguez in a 12 rounds NABF Super Lightweight Championship bout.

Francisco, in the ring ready to face Luis Rodriguez


Frankie family and friends sport "El Gato" gear and watch Figueroa in the ring.


Luis Rodriguez congratulates Francisco Figueroa


Frankie "El Gato" Figueroa talks with ESPN DEPORTES sports journalist regarding the victory.


Ring card girl, round 6


Joselito Collado now (3-0-0- 1 KO) of Queens New York defeated Jose Ortiz now (1-2,0- 1 KO) of Jersey City New Jersey in a 4 rounds featherweights bout.

Joselito Collado


Jose Ortiz


Johnathan Nelson now (2-0-0, 0 KO's) of Little Rock, Arkansas stopped in round 2 Borngod Washington who now drops to (0-3-0, 0 KO's) of Astoria New York, in a scheduled 4 rounds Light Heavyweights bout.

Johnathan Nelson, Ozell Nelson and trainer


The company’s first-ever televised upfront provided a star-studded guest list, as well as home viewers, the opportunity to experience the power of the ESPN Deportes brand first-hand. The Upfront Presentation, themed “ESPN Deportes Reloaded,” reinforced the company’s multiplatform approach, showcased the television network’s distribution growth and innovative programming initiatives and highlighted the network’s recent addition to Nielsen’s U.S. Hispanic Cable service.

Biz Markie provided the sounds for the ESPN DEPORTES event


Sadam "World Kid" Ali, Olympian 2008 and Dad attends the ESPN DEPORTES event


Ring Card Girls


Juan La Porte, Former fighter and Golden Gloves champion attends the ESPN DEPORTES event


Fan and Fighters at the ESPN DEPORTES event


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NELSON, SCHULTZ, MILLER WIN INTERNATIONAL FIGHT LEAGUE TITLES AT MOHEGAN SUN Nelson, Schultz Defend, Miller Submits McGivern For First Belt

UNCASVILLE, Conn.,– Heavyweight Roy Nelson (Las Vegas) and lightweight Ryan Schultz (North Platte, Neb.) defended their respective International Fight League titles while Dan Miller (Sparta, N.J.) scored a victory over defending middleweight champion Ryan McGivern (Bettendorf, Iowa) before 4,530 tonight at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Nelson capped the evening with a victory over Brad Imes (Kansas City, Mo.), after Schultz defeated fellow lightweight Deividas Taurosevicius (Lithuania) to retain his belt. Nelson started with a blitz of punches right at the start of the first round which Imes was able to recover briefly. Nelson finished the bout with a crunching series of blows for the quick KO. Schultz and Taurosevicius battled hard, with both surviving near-submissions and solid strikes. Ultimately, Schultz claimed the unanimous decision. Miller’s was a quick finish, after an exciting first three minutes of the first round in which both competitors maintained a high-energy pace. Miller caught McGivern in a kneebar to win his first title. The preliminary bouts featured athletes from four MMA camps, including Team Quest, Team Bombsquad, World Class Fight Center and Team Prodigy. Lightweight John Franchi (Cortland, N.Y.) of Bombsquad got the night off to an exciting start with a first-round submission victory over Frank Latina (Middletown, Conn.). Team Quest’s Aaron Stark (Portland, Ore.) then scored a unanimous decision over Bombsquad’s Lamont Lister (Philadelphia) in a light heavyweight bout. John Howard (Boston) then knocked out Nick Calandrino (Emerson, N.J.) of Bombsquad with a third-round flurry of strikes in an entertaining matchup of welterweights. The second set of preliminary bouts began with Matt Horwich (Portland, Ore.) of Team Quest recording a unanimous decision over Joey Guel (Oregon) in a middleweight matchup. Josh Souder (Mason, Ohio) of Team Prodigy then wrapped up a quick TKO over Team Quest’s Zac George (Norman, Okla.), before World Class Fight Center’s Danillo Villefort (Pompano Beach, Fla.) scored a first-round submission victory via kneebar over Mike Massenzio (Paterson, N.J.) of Bombsquad. The IFL’s next scheduled event is set for August 15 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, N.J., when it will unveil its new six-sided ring surface, dubbed “The Hex.” IFL Mohegan SunFriday, May 16, 2008 Preliminary Bouts155 lbs.: John Franchi (Cortland, N.Y.) def. Frank Latina (Middletown, Conn.) via submission (rear naked choke), 2:19, 1st 205 lbs.: Aaron Stark (Portland, Ore.) def. Lamont Lister (Philadelphia) via decision (unanimous) after three rounds170 lbs.: John Howard (Boston) def. Nick Calandrino (Emerson, N.J.) via TKO (strikes), 2:24, 3rd 185 lbs.: Matt Horwich (Portland, Ore.) def. Joey Guel (Oregon) via decision (unanimous) after three rounds155 lbs.: Josh Souder (Mason, Ohio) def. Zac George (Norman, Okla.) via TKO (strikes), 0:47, 1st 185 lbs.: Danillo Villefort (Pompano Beach, Fla.) def. Mike Massenzio (Paterson, N.J.) via submission (kneebar) 3:44, 1st Championship Bouts185 lbs.: Dan Miller (Sparta, N.J.) def. *Ryan McGivern (Bettendorf, Iowa) via submission (kneebar), 3:36, 1st 155 lbs.: *Ryan Schultz (North Platte, Neb.) def. Deividas Taurosevicius (Lithuania) via decision (unanimous) after five rounds265 lbs.: *Roy Nelson (Las Vegas) def. Brad Imes (Sacramento, Calif.) via TKO (strikes), 2:55, 1st *Defending Titleholder ---"What a large volume of adventures may be grasped within this little span of life by him who interests his heart in everything."- Laurence Stern * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Jerry Milani Manager of Public Relations
International Fight League

Catch the IFL on FSN Saturdays at midnight and LIVE on HDNet on May 16

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Cruiserweight sensation Aaron Williams headlines his first ESPN2 FNF show May 23 “Ring Warriors” at Twin River Events Center, RI

PROVIDENCE– ESPN2 Friday Night Fights (ESPN2 FNF) returns May 23 to Rhode Island as unbeaten prospect “Awesome” Aaron Williams, the future of the cruiserweight division, headlines his first major show on “Ring Warriors,” promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), live from Twin River Events Center in Lincoln.

“Ring Warriors” features some of the hottest, most exciting prospects in the world – potential world champions such as Williams, 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada and Philadelphia’s exciting super lightweight “Hammerin” Hank Lundy – along with a grudge match and some great young boxers.

Williams (17-0-1, 12 KOs), living in Las Vegas but making North Providence his second home, was last scene registering a sensational knockout of Andre Purlette (40-3) in the second round of their April 4 fight on the ESPN2 FNF show at Twin River. Williams, 22, takes on Columbian power puncher Jose Luis “Pantera” Herrera (15-4, 15 KOs), who has knocked out each of his 15 victims.

In an 8-round Special Heavyweight Attraction, Providence heavyweight Estrada (12-1, 2 KOs), coming off of an impressive 10-round decision against former NABO/NABA/WBC Continental Americas heavyweight champion Lance “Mount” Whitaker (32-5-1, 27 KOs) headlining the April 4 ESPN2 FNF show, faces Philadelphia knockout specialist Derek “The One Man Riot” Bryant (20-4-1, 17 KOs).

In the chief supporting bout on the stacked undercard, Lundy (10-0-1, 6 KOs) takes on Texas State champion Steve Almaraz (7-0, 4 KOs) in the battle of unbeatens in a six-round bout.

“The action promises to be explosive,” promoter Jimmy Burchfield said. “Fans better not leave their seats during any of these fights. Aaron Williams really is awesome. His devastating knockouts of opponents have been showcased on ESPN, not only on its Friday Night Fights shows, but over and over again on Sports Center. He is a future star; world champion in the making, and he’s made a lot of friends in his two fights at Twin River – incredible first and second knockouts of quality opponents. Aaron will fight anybody and Herrera has 15 knockouts in 15 wins. Jason has already started making noise in the heavyweight division, especially after beating a great fighter like Whitaker so convincingly, on his way to becoming world heavyweight champion someday. His opponent, Bryant, is a typically tough, heavy-handed, very dangerous Philadelphia fighter who has 17 knockouts to his credit.

“Lundy reminds me of a little Vinny Paz, who is one of Hank’s biggest fans. Hank keeps coming forward like Vinny. He’s a very exciting, charismatic young fighter. McCreedy has his Irish fans behind him for his grudge match against always-tough Mayes. Starnino is a very popular fighter in Rhode Island, Camacho can put his opponent’s lights out at any time with either hand, and Beauchamp has been electrifying in his fights. We’re thrilled to bring a great show like this to Twin River and to showcase CES talent again on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights.”

Also on the undercard in a 6-rounder is light heavyweight “Irish” Joey McCreedy (7-2, 5 KOs), who’ll be seeking revenge against “Hurricane” Henry Mayes (7-5-1, 4 KOs), who beat McCreedy in a close decision on April 4.

Unbeaten, crowd-pleasing Johnston (RI) super middleweight Angel Camacho, Jr. (9-0, 4 KOs), the Latino Captain of Team CES, Lynn (MA) flyweight Isander Beauchamp (5-0, 2 KOs), and Italian-American favorite, Providence middleweight Richard “Bobo The Bull” Starnino (8-3-1, 1 KO), are all scheduled to fight opponents to be determined. All bouts and fighters are subject to change.

Tickets for “Ring Warriors” are priced at $25.00, $35.00, $50.00, (Bronze), $65.00 (Silver), $100.00 (Gold) and limited $150.00 (Jimmy’s Platinum Club) and are available to purchase by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254), going on line at www.twinriver.com or www.twinriver.com, at the Twin River Event Center (100 Twin River Road, Lincoln, RI), or any TicketMaster location. Contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) or Twin River Events Center (877.82.RIVER/ www.twinriver.com) for more information. Doors open at 6 PM/ET, first bout at 7 PM/ET.

(Twin River has waived its 18+ rule for “Ring Warriors.” Anybody under the age of 18 must be accompanied at all times by an adult and they must enter through the West entrance.)

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WBA Lightweight Championship on DonKingTV.com Jose Alfaro vs. Yosuke Kobori And WBA No. 1-Ranked Lightweight Paulus Moses vs. Yauhen Krohlik

TOKYO, Japan— Promoter Don King has come to the rescue of boxing fans around the world that would have missed out on an opportunity to see Monday’s World Boxing Association lightweight championship by making it available for free at DonKingTV.com.

The same-day webcast of WBA lightweight champion Jose Alfaro defending his crown against Yosuke Kobori from Tokyo, Japan, will be available worldwide to fans logging on to DonKingTV.com on Monday (May 19) at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT (1 a.m. GMT)

The WBA granted special permission for Alfaro (20-3, 18 KOs), from Nicaragua, to make this voluntary title defense against Japanese champion Kobori (22-2-1, 11 KOs) under the condition that the winner must face the mandatory challenger next, which will also be determined on this card.

Fans around the globe will also see undefeated Paulus Moses (22-0, 16 KOs), from Namibia, for the first time since he secured the WBA lightweight No. 1 ranking when he meets Yahuhen Krohlik (7-10-2), from Belarus, to determine who will become the WBA mandatory lightweight challenger.

Kelly Oil is sponsoring the webcast. Promoter Don King represents Alfaro and will be in attendance at the match, which is being promoted by Kadobei Promotions.

“First I went from the Rumble in the Jungle to the Thrilla in Manila,” King said. “Now I will have webcast to a worldwide audience three fights from three different continents in just three months. The future is now.”

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Weights from Mexico - Mijares-Munoz picture‏

Weights from Mexico
Cristian “Diamante” Mijares 114.7 lbs.
Alexander “El Explosivo” Munoz 114.7 lbs.
(WBC/WBA Unification Super Flyweight Championship)



Omar Salado 111.8 lbs.
Julio Cesar “Pingo” Miranda 111.8 lbs.
(WBC Flyweight Eliminator)

Martin “Azteca” Avila 155.1 lbs.
Alberto Hernandez 155.1 lbs.

Marvin Rodriguez 129.8 lbs.
Tomas Sierra 129.8 lbs.

Ricardo “Camaleon” Mijares 135.7 lbs.
Arnoldo Pacheco 129.8 lbs.

Enrique “Kikillo” Lopez 130.9 lbs.
Vicente Hernandez 128.5 lbs.

Event: “Noche de Campeones”
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2008
Site: Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico
Promoter: Knockout Entertainment in association with DiBella Entertainment
Television: Produced and distributed by Integrated Sports for live viewing in the United States (9 PM/ET, 6 PM/PT) on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, TVN, DirecTV and DISH Network, as well as on The Fight Network in Canada, for a suggested retail price of only $29.95.
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