Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Arreola Announcement‏

SHOWTIME SPORTS^® MOVES AHEAD WITH DOUBLEHEADER

ON JUNE 23 AFTER INJURY FORCES CHRIS ARREOLA

TO WITHDRAW FROM FIGHT WITH MIKE MOLLO

Victor Ortiz vs. Josesito Lopez & Humberto Soto vs. Lucas Matthysse Bouts Will Air Live

From STAPLES Center in Los Angeles at 9 p.m. ET/PT (Delayed on the West Coast);

Preliminary Bouts on SHOWTIME Extreme Begin at 7 p.m. ET/PT

An injury has forced heavyweight Chris Arreola to withdraw from his scheduled June 23 fight against Mike Mollo, which was slated to open theSHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast on SHOWTIME^®. The premium network will move ahead with a doubleheader featuring two 12-round fights.

In the main event, former World Champion “Vicious” Victor Ortiz (29-3-2, 22 KO's), of Ventura, Calif., will face Josesito Lopez (29-4, 17 KO's), of Riverside, Calif., for the WBCSilver Welterweight Championship. The co-feature will match world-ranked fighters, former Three-Time World Champion Humberto “Zorrita” Soto (59-7-2, 34 KO’s), of Los Mochis, Mexico, and hard-hitting Lucas Matthysse (30-2, 28 KO’s), of Chubut, Argentina, in a battle for the WBC Continental Americas super lightweight title.

The doubleheader emanating from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Calif. will air live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast). It will be preceded by preliminary bouts airing live on SHOWTIME Extreme at 7 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast). In the main match-up on SHOWTIME Extreme, Jermell Charlo (17-0, 8 KO’s), of Houston, risks his perfect record against Denis Douglin (14-1, 8 KO’s) of Marlboro, N.J., in a 10-round junior middleweight bout. Also featured on the SHOWTIME Extreme telecast will be an eight-round super lightweight clash between undefeated Omar Figueroa (17-01, 14 KO’s), of Weslaco, Tex., and veteran Alain Hernandez (18-10-2, 10 KO’s) of Tijuana, Mexico.

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'VIVA DON KING II' - JUNE 23 - SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO - HOLLYWOOD, FLA.‏

Don King returns to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., with a “Viva Don King II” boxing event on Saturday, June 23 that will feature three heavyweight fights and local Cuban favorites Joey “Twinkle Fingers” Hernandez and undefeated Angelo “La Cobra” Santana.

North American Boxing Federation No. 1-ranked heavyweight, and former U.S. amateur champion, Tony “TNT” Grano (19-2-2, 15 KOs), from Hartford, Conn., and former No. 1-ranked heavyweight and current NABF No. 11-ranked contender DaVarryl “Touch of Sleep” Williamson (27-6, 23 KOs) will vie for the vacant NABF crown in the main event scheduled for 12 rounds. Both are known for their punching prowess, so fireworks will be on display in this match up between big men.

Two returnees from last year’s first “Viva Don King” card are back by popular demand. Undefeated and emerging lightweight contender Angelo “La Cobra” Santana (12-0, 9 KOs), a Cuban fighting out of Miami, will face the toughest test of his career against former WBC Silver featherweight champion Justin “Le Voodoo” Savi (26-1, 18 KOs), from Cotonou, Benin. Santana, a two-time Cuban national champion as an amateur, is now ranked No. 15 by the World Boxing Association and should have his hands full against the experienced Savi.

American-born Cuban Joey Hernandez (21-1-1, 12 KOs) will defend his WBC U.S. super welterweight title against Brandon “The Business” Baue (12-6, 10 KOs), from Troy, Mo. In his last outing, Hernandez took less than a round before scoring a technical knockout over the normally durable Shakir Ashanti.

Additional heavyweight attractions include the return to Hard Rock Live of former World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Samuel “The Nigerian Nightmare” Peter (34-5, 27 KOs), who won a unanimous decision over James “Lights Out” Toney at the venue in 2007, and highly touted WBA No. 14-ranked contender Oleg Platov (29-1, 23 KOs). Both will face opponents to be named.

King, 80, is delighted to be returning to the premier casino-resort in South Florida.

A Red Carpet event will take place on Friday, June 22 at Hard Rock Live in celebration of Don King’s 80^th year. Lead singer Eddie Levert, of the legendary singing group The O’Jays, will be amongst the featured celebrities performing and paying tribute to King.

“November’s card at the Seminole Hard Rock was a sold-out success,” King said of Viva Don King I. “Now my friends at the Hard Rock say they want to pay tribute to my 80^th year with another card, and I can’t think of a better venue than Hard Rock Live to do it in.”

OSSIE DURAN LOOKING FOR BIG FIGHTS‏

Middleweight contender Ossie Duran is looking for a breakthrough fight and has his eye set on a potential rematch with Fernando Guerrero.

Duran and Guerrero met on October 10, 2009 that ended up with Guerrero winning a majority decision in his hometown in Salisbury, Maryland.

In that fight, Duran scored a knockdown in the tenth and final round for which there was controversy.

“He was knocked down and he had to be helped back in the ring” with seconds left, said Duran’s advisor Vinny LaManna.

“Look at the scores and you can tell who really won that fight”, continued LaManna when referring to the tallies that read 97-93, 96-94 and 95-95 in favor of Guerrero.

“its defiantly a fight we want at this point”

Duran of Paterson, New Jersey via Accra, Ghana has maybe the most deceiving record in the sports as he is 26-10-2 with ten knockouts.

He has fought some of the best in Guerrero, James Kirkland, Eromesele Albert, and Brandon Gonzales. In his last bout he lost yet another controversial decision to Avtandil Khurtsidze in Russia for the WBC Silver Championship.

“Some of the bouts he clearly won and got screwed on the decision. He clearly beat Gonzales on SHO BOX and he fought great in Russia. Now we are back to the drawing board and weather it’s a Guerrero or someone like Kelly Pavlik or Lucian Bute, Ossie will be ready for the challenge and perform at a high level”.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

No Holds Barred: Mike Tyson, Keisha Morrisey; Spike Lee, James L. Nederlander to announce the opening of the show called Undisputed Truth".

No Holds Barred: Mike Tyson, Keisha Morrisey http://nhbnews.podomatic.com/entry/2012-06-18T09_46_14-07_00

On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman presents the June 18 news conference in New York featuring former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, director Spike Lee, and producer James L. Nederlander to announce the opening of the show called "Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth". This one-man, autobiographical show, featuring Mike Tyson and also marking the Broadway directorial debut for Lee, will run for a limited engagement from July 31 to August 5 at the Longacre Theater in Manhattan's Theater District. At the news conference, the media present participated in an extended question-and-answer session with the speakers.

James L. Nederlander and Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson and Spike Lee

After the news conference, we spoke with our correspondent Keisha Morrisey, who has known Mike Tyson for over 25 years. We discussed whether or not this show, which premiered in Las Vegas in March but may be altered for Broadway, will actually provide the undisputed truth about the controversial life and career of Mike Tyson both inside and outside the ring. (photos by;Keisha Morrisey)

Mike Tyson and Spike Lee

A.J and NYSAC, Melvina Lathan

NYSAC, Melvina Lathan and Eddie Goldman

Queen Underwood Receives a Berth in the 2012 Olympic Games‏

Queen Underwood (Seattle, Wash.) received the call she had been dreaming about for over a month on Monday morning, and the voice on the other line delivered the message she’d been hoping for. The 28-year-old lightweight immediately fell into tears upon learning that she would be nominated to compete in the inaugural Olympic Games for women’s boxing in London. Underwood received the call from USA Boxing Executive Director Anthony Bartkowski at approximately 10 a.m. PT and was too emotional to speak after receiving the news.

After regaining her composure, Underwood attempted to put her feelings into words through the tears. “I’m just so happy right now. I’ve been waiting for this second chance and it means a lot to be able to go to the Olympics,” Underwood said. “All I heard was welcome to the Olympic Team and I just couldn’t control my emotions. I am just happy and thrilled that they chose me. This is just awesome.”

As the IOC’s Tripartite Commission did not have a suitable NOC for the lightweight slot, they returned to the berth to AIBA, the international federation for Olympic-style boxing. Per the Olympic Selection Guidelines approved the IOC Executive Board, the berth was to go to the next place finisher at the 2012 Women’s World Championships, which was Underwood. The American boxer lost a one-point decision to Norway’s Ingrid Egner in preliminary round action at the World Championships last month, falling just short of qualifying at that event. She required a first place finish in the Americas at the 2012 World Championships to earn her berth at the 2012 Olympic Games in the lone international qualifying tournament.

“We are thrilled for Queen and believe that she absolutely deserved to be in London,” said USA Boxing Executive Director Anthony Bartkowski. “She has been an outstanding representative for the sport since her first national championship win in 2007 and the team feels complete now that she will be joining Marlen and Claressa in London.”

Underwood’s selection by AIBA means that the United States will be represented in all three women’s weight divisions in the first-ever Olympic Games for Women’s Boxing. Flyweight Marlen Esparza (Houston, Texas) and middleweight Claressa Shields (Flint, Mich.) both qualified for the Olympic Games based upon their finish at the 2012 World Championships. Only 12 boxers in each of the three women’s weight divisions will be competing in London.

All nominations to the 2012 Olympic Team are subject to approval by the USOC Board of Directors.

Additional Underwood Quotes

“I now have the chance to write my own story and my winning the gold medal is now going to be the headline. That’s what I owe to everybody and to myself. I can’t wait to get in the ring, I really can’t. It is going to be way different this time.”

“This past three weeks almost destroyed me mentally. All this pressure, everything since China (where the World Championships were held) has been so hard.”

“This is God’s gift to me, the chance to pursue what I’ve always dreamed about. It’s obviously a dream come true and it wasn’t even in my control. I’ve worked hard to get here. I’m just so happy right now.

Sunday, June 17, 2012

The Spanakos Twins Varsity Boxing Championships June 29 & 30

Saturday, June 16, 2012

HBO Boxing Video: Replay of Pacquiao Vs. Bradley Precedes Julio Cesar Chavez Vs. Andy Lee Middleweight Championship

A classic case of speed and finesse versus power, heart, and classic one-punch-knockout-ability will take place later tonight at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas.

Following in his father's giant footsteps, current middleweight champion, and currently undefeated, (45, 0) prizefighter 25-year-old Julio César Chávez Jr.—who's the son of the legendary Mexican-superstar Julio César Chávez—will make his third title defense against the hard-hitting Andy Lee.

Lee—whose record is (28,1, 20 by knockout) was born in Bow, London, England, but calls Limerick, Ireland, his home. The 28-year-old southpaw is currently being trained by Emanuel Steward at Steward's Kronk Gym in Detroit, MI.

Dmitriy Salita Talks About Paulie Malignaggi and His WBA Title‏

RING ZONE: Your fight with Paulie Malignaggi has been talked about for a long time. You both won the Golden Gloves the same year and turned pro the same year. What do you think about the potential of a fight between you and Paulie happening in The Barclays Center in Brooklyn?

A: A fight between Paulie Malignaggi, 31-4 (7 KOs), and myself is a natural for NYC and Brooklyn and has been in the works for a long time. It will be a special electric night of boxing. Everywhere I go people stop and talk to me about the fight. There is a great energy in the city surrounding this event.

RING ZONE: Paulie has speed & skills but lacks a big punch, what do you expect from him?

A: Paulie is a very good boxer. He has better power then people give him credit for. He uses his legs to get in and out and his jab is his main weapon. Paulie just won the title, his confidence is high so I expect him to be aggressive and engage in a fight with me. I am hungry to win my first world title. It will be a very exciting fight. Paulie and I sparred as amateurs and when we first turned pro, so I am familiar with his style. It will be guns blazing.

RING ZONE: While you are 33-1-1 (17 KOs), and was ranked number one in the WBA some of your critics say you do not have that many big names on your record, what do you say?

A: I feel it is unjust that my critics try to diminish my accomplishments and my struggle in the sport. Throughout my career a lot of big fights that I signed for never came to fruition. This was completely outside of my control! I remember spending ten weeks in training camp and finding out about two weeks before my fight with Andrea Kotelnik for the WBA Jr Welterweight title that he pulled out. Unfortunately this has happened too many times in my career. People that follow my career either love me or hate me. People say, ‘Who have you fought?’ My answer to that is, I have faced a lot of tough men but when I try to step up and fight someone of note and the fight falls through I get criticized; that does not make sense! I have never gotten opportunities like most other top fighters. I am definitely a victim of an undeserved bad rap. Because of what I look like and the way I present myself people think that I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth. That could not be further from the truth. In my life and career it has been blood, sweat and tears ever since I started boxing at the age of thirteen. I gave my life to boxing and worked hard to build my career.

I want my chance to prove myself. America is a great country; the land of opportunity and I am waiting for my opportunity in a world title fight. The fight with Paulie," The Battle of Brooklyn" is it. I guarantee that I will prove my world class stature.

RING ZONE: How big do you think this fight will be in a Brooklyn venue, the Barclay CTR?

A: The buzz has begun, it will be huge! I do well at the gate fighting anyone. A fight with Paulie for the world title in Brooklyn will sell out in only days.

RING ZONE: You said that you want a tune up. Are you arranging that?

A: Yes I am working on getting a tune up fight.

RING ZONE: He is with Golden Boy; do you see that as a problem?

It’s no problem at all. I want to make the fight. Golden Boy knows that. I reached out to them and told them of my interest.
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Chavez Jr. vs. Lee, Tomorrow, After the 10PM Pacquiao vs. Bradley Replay‏

Chavez Jr. vs. Lee

Undefeated rising star Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. makes his third title defense against tenacious Irishman, Andy Lee in a middleweight championship showdown. Watch a preview for the fight and tune in to HBO® World Championship Boxing, tomorrow, following the replay of Pacquiao vs. Bradley, only on HBO.

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

Take a look at the notable rise of undefeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and watch him fight Andy Lee.

Eddie Chambers, Talks:Heavyweights Collide Tomasz Adamek vs Eddie Chambers

Fast" Eddie Chambers, who has also lost to a Klitschko, is also coming off of a unanimous decision win over Derric Rossy. However, that was his only fight in 2011, and he only fought once in 2010 as well. Some say that the lay off gives Adamek an advantage, while others say it just makes Chambers more Hungry. A win over a star like Adamek would put Chambers in a good position, and perhaps put him more on the radar for bigger fights.

Chambers is seen as the better boxer, with more technical ability, and speed. But Adamek might just chase him down, and bring the fight to Chambers. Adamek believes that his speed will win the fight for him; Chambers thinks the same for himself

Mike Tyson says he's 'getting back in the ring', whatever that means ...

Hall-of-Fame Induction Would Be Final Accolade On Impressive Career of Ray Mercer‏

Inside the squared circle Ray “Merciless” Mercer has accomplished things that most fighters dream of but will never see come into fruition. In addition to winning a Gold Medal at the 1988 Olympics, Mercer has held the WBO and NABF Heavyweight titles, and has gone to battle with countless future hall of famers.

This past weekend Mercer was a special guest to the inductee ceremony at the International Boxing Hall of Fame—a place the fighters hopes he will be returning to soon to see his name join the legacy of so many who have contributed to the sweet science.

“This past weekend was awesome; being there and seeing Tommy Hearns, Al Bernstein, Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson, Michael Katz, Michael Buffer and Freddie Roach get inducted into the hall of fame. It was one of the best experiences of my life,” said Mercer.

“Getting inducted into the Hall of Fame would complete my career,” said Mercer. I’ve won the Gold Medal and heavyweight championship, but that would truly be great. It would make my parents, friends and fans all over proud.”

Retired from the gloved sport since 2008, Mercer has been actively working with Find A Dream—a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that reaches out to community children and provides them a healthy channel to find and work towards fulfilling a dream—the boxer has been working hard to spread awareness about the importance of providing a sanction for inner city kids to work toward a positive goal.

In recent months Find A Dream has been focusing on putting together an all-star team to help spread awareness throughout the country and help enrich the lives of inner city youth by providing them with boxing, martial arts, computer and educational programs. They recently have secured a building for their newest facility which they will be opening up shortly in South Carolina, and are focusing their efforts on opening up several other locations.

Mercer shares company with an elite team at Find A Dream, UFC legend and Hall-of-Famer Dan “The Beast” Severn, cruiserweight boxer Bobby Czyz, heavyweight KO artist Don Steele and actor Quinton Aaron, amongst several others.

In 2012 Find A Dream is striving to continue to expand and impact the lives of children throughout various communities. Find A Dream plans to spread their word through boxing and MMA events, car shows, cook-offs, concerts and more in hopes of reaching out to communities and bringing awareness of the necessity to work towards enriching the lives of our youths.

Find A Dream is a nonprofit organization unlike any other. We have partnered with professionals to deliver on our promise of positive change in young lives. Our communities become stronger when our youth is mentored through people of character with a true interest in pouring constructive, character-building activities and input into their lives.

Friday, June 15, 2012

Chavez Jr. Vs Lee - World Championship Boxing Saturday, June 16, 2012

“HEAVYWEIGHTS COLLIDE” Tomasz Adamek vs. Eddie Chambers in Newark, NJ; FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

June 16th NBC Sports Network Fight Night card at Newark’s Prudential Center features Tomasz Adamek vs. Eddie Chambers. Co-featured on the card will be Bryant Jennings vs. Steve Collins, Garrett, Indiana, 25-1,18 KO’s. The NBCSN broadcast will begin at 9PM ET. Co-featured on the card will be fellow heavyweights Bryant Jennings vs. Steve Collins. Between the main event and the co-feature, Curtis Stevens takes on Marcus Upshaw in a middleweight battle. The NBCSN broadcast will begin at 9PM ET.The card is presented by Main Events in association with Peltz Boxing, Ziggy Promotions and Goossen Tutor Promotions.

Eddie Chambers – “If you had the chance to see Fight Night 36 last night you’ll see I’m working extremely hard. Me and my team came together and decided that we really need to go up to Detroit, one of the tougher boxing areas in the country. We actually went to the legendary Kronk gym, where it’s like 150 degrees every day, like training in a sauna literally. But I think that’s the kind of thing we needed to do, we need to prepare that way because I am pretty sure Tomasz is going to bring a lot of heat inside the ring. I think that all the work we did was the perfect setting for what we are going to see in the main event on Saturday night.. It’s going to be a fun night. I think Tomasz has worked very hard, I know I have, you’ve seen it.” “My first thought was that I should not fight Adamek for my first fight back after 14 months off, but then I talked with my friends and trainers and we decided that this would be a good move for me. Show everyone right away that I am back and that I mean business.”

Tomasz Adamek – “I sparred close to 100 rounds in training camp which is a lot of rounds for me. I want to show Eddie some of the stuff I was working on for the last 3 weeks of our training camp. Eddie is saying how fast and untouchable he will be. I will be just as fast as him.” “I want to fight another two to three years and it’s easier to stay healthy when you are winning. I like the fact that my fights are being shown by both us (NBC Sports Network) and Polish TV. This proves alot of people still want to watch me and there is no reason to think about ending my career.”

“Everybody is waiting for Saturday. I am ready 100%. We had a good camp. I will give a good show Saturday night. I know that Eddie is a very good fighter. He’s lost only 2 fights, like me, and this is why he took the risk fighting me, but it was a mistake.”

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Immanuwel Aleem debut June 23

Prizefighter Int’l Heavyweights Draw

Photos: Lawrence Lustig

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

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

UNDEFEATED MIDDLEWEIGHT JOHN “APOLLOKIDD” THOMPSON STEPS IT UP SATURDAY NIGHT AGAINST JOHN MACKEY Thompson to battle Mackey on Adamek v Chambers under

This Saturday night at the Prudential Center, undefeated Middleweight prospect John “ApolloKidd” Thompson will look to make it 9-0 when he takes on the toughest and most experience foe of his career in John Mackey

Thompson, twenty-three years old of Newark and Mackey will fight a six round bout at the Prudential Center as part of the undercard that will feature Tomasz Adamek and Eddie Chambers on NBC Sports Network.

Mackey of Montgomery, Alabama has a record of 13-6-3 with six knockouts has wins over the likes of Tim Leonard (3-0-1); Tony Cygan (12-1) Alexander Mancea (7-1) & Donald Orr (15-0) and has faced the likes of Anthony Greenidge (12-1); Cecil McCalla (6-0); Derek Ennis (17-2-1); James McGirt Jr. (21-2-1) and Tarvis Simms (26-1-1).

Mackey has draws with Jesse Nicklow (19-1-1) and his last bout on October 7^th when he drew with Vladine Biosse (11-1) in Biosse’s home area of Providence.

Thompson is not worried about the experience that Mackey brings to the table.

“He is not much of a boxer, he is a brawler/puncher”, said Thompson

“I am going to work hard to prove that I am the better boxer.”

Thompson is looking forward to facing the veteran as it should be a coming out performance.

“This is a fight that should open doors. He is ranked twenty-two and I am at sixty-three”

It should be a great atmosphere on Saturday as usually tens of thousands pack the Prudential Center for an Adamek fight and Thompson is looking forward to putting on a show in his hometown.

“This is the biggest event I have been on and I consider the Prudential Center the MGM Grand of the East Coast. It is going to be a great experience and I will put on as great of a show as I can”

Thompson is promoted by Gabe Laconte’s First Round Promotions and is managed by Vito Mielnicki.

“My boxer is ready and focused on becoming a world champ in the near future and this is another step towards the top”, said Mielnicki

Ortiz, Lopez, Soto, Matthysse SHOWTIME Conference Call Highlights‏

Former World Champion “Vicious” Victor Ortiz, former NABF Super Lightweight Champion Josesito Lopez, former Three-Division World Champion Humberto Soto and top-rated super lightweight contender Lucas Matthysse participated in an international media conference call on Wednesday to discuss their participation in the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING event on Saturday, June 23, to be broadcast live on SHOWTIME® (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) fromSTAPLES Center in Los Angeles.

“Ortiz vs. Lopez,” a 12-round fight for the vacant WBC Silver Welterweight Championship taking place Saturday, June 23, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Calif., is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Goossen Tutor Promotions and Thompson Boxing Promotions and sponsored by Corona, DeWalt Tools and AT&T. The co-feature will see former Three-Division World Champion Humberto “Zorrita” Soto battle Argentinean knockout artist Lucas Matthysse in a 12-round fight for the vacant WBC Continental Americas Super Lightweight title which is presented in association with Baja Boxing Promotions and Arano Box Promotions. Opening the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast) will be top rated heavyweight contender Chris Arreola facing Mike Mollo in a 10-round fight.

VICTOR ORTIZ:

“I just want to say that I don’t disrespect anyone. I’m fighting Josesito Lopez on June 23, who I’ve been training for and ignoring everyone else possible. There’s a dangerous fighter in front of me who is on the same path as I was a year ago before I fought (Andre) Berto, but the difference here is I’m too hungry to let my chance go. As far as I’m concerned I’m ready for June 23. If he wants to go to war, we’ll go to war. If he wants to box, then we’ll box. It doesn’t really matter. I’m there to take what is rightfully mine. At the end of the day, I know Josesito is ready to go and so am I, so that makes two of us.”

Did you have to adjust much in your training when it was announced you would be fighting Lopez and not Berto?

“Lopez is a good fighter. He and Berto go hand-in-hand. They’re both great fighters. I can’t think lightly of either of them.”

Is there any pressure on you going back to STAPLES Center, the site of your loss to Marcos Maidana?

“No, not at all. Right now the main focus is on Josesito Lopez because he’s no walk in the park. As far as Maidana goes, he owes me a thank you or a rematch because I gave him his name.”

JOSESITO LOPEZ:

“I’m really excited about this fight. I’ve been training really hard.’’

Did you think you won your last fight against Jessie Vargas?

“I do think I won that fight and nine out of 10 people who saw it thought I won. Unfortunately, the judges didn’t’ see it that way, but hey, that’s the way it goes. Our job as fighters is just to bring everything we can and hope for the best and hope that they see it the correct way.

“My only motivation right now is just June 23 and Victor Ortiz. I don’t even think one hour past June 23. That’s the only thing that drives me right now. I don’t care about any other dates or times right now. There’s nothing else that matters to me.”

HUMBERTO SOTO:

“There is no doubt Lucas is a strong opponent and a strong fighter. He comes forward and always looks for a fight. The difference in this fight is the experience. I have a lot of experience, and that’s what’s going to lead me to victory.

“Matthysse is a good fighter. He’s going to stay in there and he’s a smart fighter. We’re going to go toe-to-toe.”

LUCAS MATTHYSSE:

“We are here in Argentina finishing preparations and putting the final touches on. We are just very excited, happy and ready to go.”

Do you think Soto will stand and fight in front of you instead of backing up as you perceived was the case in your only losses to southpaws Zab Judah and Devon Alexander?

“Yes, those were both very difficult fights to have to adjust to them and change the way I fight. I know I won both those fights. Deep in my heart, I know it. It did hurt me, but we’ve got to come back stronger and I know we are ready for bigger and better things. With Humberto, we all know he’s going to come to fight. He wants to come to battle and that makes me very happy because we are ready to give him a war.”

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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Arreola Announcement‏

'VIVA DON KING II' - JUNE 23 - SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO - HOLLYWOOD, FLA.‏

OSSIE DURAN LOOKING FOR BIG FIGHTS‏

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

No Holds Barred: Mike Tyson, Keisha Morrisey; Spike Lee, James L. Nederlander to announce the opening of the show called Undisputed Truth".

Queen Underwood Receives a Berth in the 2012 Olympic Games‏

Sunday, June 17, 2012

The Spanakos Twins Varsity Boxing Championships June 29 & 30

Saturday, June 16, 2012

HBO Boxing Video: Replay of Pacquiao Vs. Bradley Precedes Julio Cesar Chavez Vs. Andy Lee Middleweight Championship

HBO Boxing Video: Replay of Pacquiao Vs. Bradley Precedes Julio Cesar Chavez Vs. Andy Lee Middleweight Championship

Dmitriy Salita Talks About Paulie Malignaggi and His WBA Title‏

Chavez Jr. vs. Lee, Tomorrow, After the 10PM Pacquiao vs. Bradley Replay‏

Eddie Chambers, Talks:Heavyweights Collide Tomasz Adamek vs Eddie Chambers

Mike Tyson says he's 'getting back in the ring', whatever that means ...

Hall-of-Fame Induction Would Be Final Accolade On Impressive Career of Ray Mercer‏

Friday, June 15, 2012

Chavez Jr. Vs Lee - World Championship Boxing Saturday, June 16, 2012

“HEAVYWEIGHTS COLLIDE” Tomasz Adamek vs. Eddie Chambers in Newark, NJ; FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

Thursday, June 14, 2012

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