WealthTV, the latest destination for boxing's premier live events, will telecast this Saturday's heavyweight showdown between undefeated rising star Tyson Fury and American fan-favorite Vinny Maddalone, live starting at 5 p.m. ET from Hand Arena in Clevedon, Somerset, United Kingdom.
The undefeated 6' 9" Fury (18-0, 13 KOs), fighting out of Cheshire, UK, is the reigning Irish heavyweight champion, who is rated No. 6 by the World Boxing Council ("WBC"). The charismatic 24-year-old giant has defeated four previously unbeaten opponents – Dereck Chisora (14-0), Neven Pajkic (16-0), Marcelo Luiz Nascimento (13-0) and Rich Power (12-0) – in his last seven fights.
Tyson Fury, ranked in the top 10 worldwide by The Ring Magazine and promoted by Hennessy Sports, is coming off an impressive win. In April, Fury scored a third-round technical knockout win over Martin Rogan to clinch the Irish title.
Tyson faces a tough fight as he takes on popular American brawler and proven veteran, Vinny Maddalone from Queens, New York. Maddalone played the role of gatekeeper in the heavyweight division having fought world champions Evander Holyfield, Tomasz Adamek, Jean Marc Mormeck and Al "Ice" Cole during his 13-year professional boxing career.
Maddalone is coming off multiple wins by technical knockout including against Chris Koval (TKO4) and Mike Sheppard (TKO1). Maddalone is promoted by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing.
"With an undefeated record, top 10 world rating by the WBC, and a massive 6'9" physique, the young Tyson Fury is an exciting rising star and must-see heavyweight. We're extremely pleased to showcase this world-class boxing card live to our viewers," stated Robert Herring, Jr. vice president, WealthTV.
WealthTV, demonstrating that it's dedicated to becoming a powerhouse in world-class live professional boxing, will follow-up the Fury v. Maddalone card with a major PPV event scheduled a week later, on July 14, 2012. The July 14th PPV card features Australian's three-time champ Anthony Mundine taking on Bronco McKart. Mundine has been called one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters in the coveted 154 lbs weight class and has called out the champ in this division.
WealthTV is available nationally on Verizon FIOS TV, channels 169 and 669 in HD, and AT&T U-Verse TV channels 470 and 1470 in HD, along with more than 100 cable systems across the country.
For more information about Fury vs. Maddalone go on line to www.wealthtv.com.
The complete lineup is almost for this Saturday night’s massive fight card at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (13th & Arch Streets) in Center City Philadelphia.
The show is promoted by James Shuler Boxing Promotions.
In the main event, former world title challenger Yusaf Mack (30-4-2, 17 KO’s) of Philadelphia will take on Sabou Ballogou (8-5, 3 KO’s) of France in a eight round Light Heavyweight bout.
Former U.S. Olympic Alternate Eric “Outlaw” Hunter (15-2, 8 KO’s) battles Jason Rorie (6-15-2, 3 KO’s) in a six round Featherweight bout
Dhafir Smith (26-22-7, 4 KO’s) of Philadelphia takes on Bobby Jordan Jr. (8-3-1, 4 KO’s) of Norfolk, VA in a six round Light Heavyweight bout.
Former world amateur champion Joey Dawejko (7-0-1, 3 KO’s) of Philadelphia squares off with Jon Bolden (3-4, 3 KO’s) of New York in a six round Heavyweight bout.
Son of former World Heavyweight champion, Tim Witherspoon Jr. (6-2-1, 2 KO’s) of Philadelphia takes on Cassius Clay (0-4) in a four round Lightweight bout
Saud Clark (1-0, 1 KO) battles Kareem McFarland (1-0, 1 KO) in a battle of undefeated Philadelphia Welterweights in a four round bout
Greg Jackson of Philadelphia will make his pro debut against Vaughn Anderson (0-2) in a four round Jr. Middleweight bout
Terrelle James will make his pro debut against Tyrell Boggs (0-4) in a four round Welterweight bout featuring Philadelphians
Son of former world title challenger, Tyrone Crawley Jr. (2-0) of Philadelphia takes on debuting Berto Manoyak of New York in a four round Welterweight tussle.
Wahid Raheem (3-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will box Marcus Smith (2-5, 2 KO’s) of Trenton, NJ in a four round Lightweight bout
Heavyweight Corey Morley of Philadelphia will make his pro debut against an opponent to be announced in a four round bout.
Orlando Lewis (4-2, 4 KO’s) of Vineland, NJ makes his return after a four year absence when he boxes John Frazier of New York in a four round Jr. Middleweight bout.
There will also be appearances by some of the best amateur fighters in Philadelphia such as 2011-2012 National champion Rasheen Brown, Tony DuBose and Isiah GibbonsThe International Boxing Hall of Fame announced its flags will fly at half-staff in memory of light heavyweight and heavyweight standout Jimmy Bivins. He passed away yesterday at McGregor Home in East Cleveland, OH. He was 92.
1999 Hall of Fame Inductee Jimmy Bivins
Born December 6, 1919 in Dry Brach, GA, he moved to Cleveland as a youth. He turned pro in 1940. With a strong and quick left jab and excellent defensive skills, from 1941 to 1943 he beat the best fighters in the middleweight, light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions including Hall of Famers Teddy Yarosz, Billy Soose, Joey Maxim and Ezzard Charles. In an unprecedented move, The Ring ranked Bivins as the number one heavyweight and light heavyweight contender at the close of 1942. The boxing world froze the titles in each weight class during World War II. In March of 1944, Bivins entered the U.S. Army but was honorably discharged in November. During this time he was known as the interim heavyweight champion. In 1945, he knocked out Hall of Famer Archie Moore in six rounds. From June 22, 1942 to February 25, 1946, Bivins went unbeaten in 26 consecutive bouts. Throughout his illustrious career, a world title fight managed to elude Bivins. He retired in 1955 with a record of 86-25-1 and 31 knockouts. He met seven Hall of Famers, beating four, and 11 world champions, defeating eight.
“Jimmy Bivins was a great fighter,” said Hall of Fame Executive Director Edward Brophy. “He fought and beat many of the best fighters of his era. As the boxing community mourns his passing, the Hall remembers his many contributions to the sport.”
In 1999, Bivins was elected into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
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Leon Williams: Friendship’s On Hold Until After Saturday’s Title Fight
This Saturday night at Ballys in Atlantic City, undefeated Light Heavyweight sensation Lavarn “Baby Bowe” Harvell will look to thrill the hometown fans when he takes on Mojeed Okedara in a six round bout.
Harvell, 11-0 with six knockouts has scored three straight knockouts with the last two being two of the more vicious stoppages in recent memory when he stopped Anthony Pietrantonio on April 28th and Brian Donahue on June 13th in the 3rd and 1st rounds respectively.
The Atlantic City native’s knockout was a featured photo in the New York Times that was seen throughout the world.
“The knockouts are a product of being in shape and prepared to fight”, said Harvell
“I am definitely improved and the knockouts are coming because I am just letting my shots go and not forcing anything”
Okedara of Nigeria will be making his American debut and has a record of 9-5 with eight knockouts.
“The fact that all I know is he is from a Africa makes me train harder because I don’t know much about him”, continued Harvell
Harvell will be fighting in from of his hometown fans in Atlantic City for the ninth time and it inspires him knowing that there will be a lot of fans cheering for him.
“I am always excited to fight in Atlantic City and I am always looking to put on a good show”
Harvell is trained and co-managed by Abdur Muhammad and co-managed by Vito Mielnicki.
Harvell is promoted by Gabe LaConte’s First round Promotions
According to the recently released official trailer above, The Man with Iron Fists apparently casts academy award winner Russel Crowe as a cowboy in feudal China, professional wrestler Dave Batista as Colossus, as Lucy Liu as Han from Enter the Dragon. While there is currently little information available on Cung Le’s part in the story, IMDB lists him as playing a character called Bronze Lyon. Since long-time action movie staple Byron Mann is playing the character Silver Lion, it can be safely deduced that this movie will be an orgy of violence and 1970′s call backs that makes absolutely no sense.
At a budget estimated near 20 million dollars, The Man with Iron Fists is the third biggest film that Le has appeared in, behind Pandorum and Tekken*.
American-Mexican promoter Don King sent congratulations today to Enrique Pena Nieto for winning Sunday’s election to become the new president of Mexico.
Salita Promotions in association with The Fight Factory Gym presented sanctioned seven amateur fights plus one exhibition fight on Sunday evening July first at the gym. A crowd of local fans enjoyed every minute of the three round bouts as they cheered their hearts out. The theme for the show was Fights for Freedom in memory of the events of 40 years ago at the Munich Olympic Games when eleven Israeli athletes and coaches, plus a German police officer were murdered by terrorists after being held hostage.
About midway through the show everyone stood for the traditional ten count for those murdered in 1972. Remedy performed a rap number about the tragedy of the Holocaust and the Munich Games. Just before the final fight a dance troop made up of young ladies entertained with some upbeat steps.
“It was a great show,” said Welterweight contender Dmitriy Salita. “We had a nice crowd, and we had great fights. Remedy performed, there were dancers and State Senator David Storobin was here as well. We had celebrities in the crowd. It was all about entertainment. We want to do this again and do it often. We want the fighters to build a fan base with the crowd. It’s what it’s all about and I think we have something here.”
With the help of sponsors some of the proceeds from the evening will go to benefit boxing gyms in Israel. We want to extend a thank you to The Abramson family, Sushi Meshuga, radio/TV show host Aaron Braunstein, , and David Feld King of Diamonds. Their help made this show possible.
Winners received a large trophy and the Fight Factory Gym Fight for Freedom Championship
Here are the results:
152 Lb. Novice
Jamie Logan (Mount Vernon Boxing) won DQ over Bryan Lamont (Eastern Queens Boxing)
165 Lb. Novice
Kuanysh Nyazov (Fight Factory Gym) won points over Vladimir Dalton (Asbury Park Boxing Gym)
Keylah Smith (Starrett City Boxing) won points over Hilley Dombroff (Starrett City Boxing)
Josh Dombrov (Starrett City Boxing) won points over Timothy Lopez (Fight Factory Gym)
165 Lb. Open
Derrick Walker (Asbury Park Boxing Gym) won points over Vassilliy Fedushkin (Brighton Beach Boxing)
201 Lb Open
German Tyvryaev (Brighton Beach Boxing) won points over Dan Pasciolla (Asbury Park Boxing Gym)
201 Lb. Novice
John Scaffiddi (Fight Factory Gym) won points over Khalil Kearney (Starrett City Boxing)
Exhibition (No winner or loser)
Henry Terry (Mount Vernon Boxing) fought Anthony Tudisco (Fight Factory Gym)
