JERMELL "IRON MAN" CHARLO READY FOR ACTION ON GOLDEN BOY LIVE! AGAINST JOSE ANGEL "SILVER BOY" RODRIGUEZ BATTLE AIRS LIVE ON FOX SPORTS 1 AND FOX DEPORTES OCT. 14 FROM THE BB&T CENTER IN SUNRISE, FLORIDA SPECIAL GUEST, FORMER WORLD CHAMPION, ROY JONES, JR. WILL MAKE AN APPEARANCE

Golden Boy Promotions returns to the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida on Monday, Oct.14, for the latest edition of Golden Boy Live! on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes featuring unbeaten junior middleweight Jermell "Iron Man" Charlo against New York City southpaw Jose Angel "Silver Boy" Rodriguez.

The event will also feature a special guest appearance by boxing superstar and former World Champion Roy Jones Jr.

"Rodriguez is a tough veteran who has definitely fought quality opposition," said Charlo. "It's my job to make him look like an amateur and get him out of there. That's what I plan on doing on October 14."

"This is a great opportunity and I thank Golden Boy Promotions and FOX Sports 1 for making this happen," said Rodriguez. "Now it's up to me to get the job done and I'm more confident than ever that my hand will be raised."

"We are very much looking forward to bringing the Golden Boy Live! series to the BB&T Center," said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. "One of the best parts of consistently hosting this Monday night fight series, is the opportunity to showcase up and coming fighters in different cities so that fight fans across the country have the chance to see great fights live."

Charlo vs. Rodriguez, a 10-round junior middleweight bout, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Sunrise Sports & Entertainment and sponsored by Corona and O'Reilly Auto Parts. The BB&T Center doors open at 7:00 p.m. ET and the first bell rings at 8:00 p.m. ET. The FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes bi-lingual simulcast will air live at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT. Additional televised undercard bouts will be announced shortly.

Houston's Jermell Charlo (21-0, 10 KO's) has stepped up big time in 2013, winning both the WBC Continental Americas and USBA Junior Middleweight Titles with his victories over Harry Joe Yorgey and Demetrius Hopkins, respectively. Now hoping to keep his unbeaten run intact when he battles the upset-minded Rodriguez, the 23-year-old "Iron Man" promises a performance to remember when he competes in front of the nation on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes.

A versatile veteran who has won five of his last six bouts, 34-year-old Jose Angel Rodriguez(17-2-1, 2 KO's) is coming off of back-to-back victories over Russell Jordan and Denis Douglin that have him in fine stead heading into the biggest fight of his career against Charlo on Oct. 14. And given his southpaw style and experience, "Silver Boy" can certainly make it a tough night for the hot prospect in Florida.

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JERMELL 'IRON MAN' CHARLO LISTO PARA LA ACCIÓN EN ¡GOLDEN BOY LIVE! CONTRA JOSÉ ÁNGEL 'SILVER BOY' RODRÍGUEZ EL DUELO SE TRANSMITIRÁ POR FOX SPORTS 1 Y FOX DEPORTES EL 14 DE OCTUBRE DESDE EL BB&T CENTER EN SUNRISE FLORIDA PRESENTACIÓN ESPECIAL DEL EX CAMPEÓN MUNDIAL ROY JONES, JR.; ¡Boletos A La Venta Ahora!

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Golden Boy Promotions regresa al BB&T Center en Sunrise, Florida el lunes 14 de octubre para la más reciente edición de boxeo de¡Golden Boy Live! por FOX Sports 1 y Fox Deportes, presentando al invicto peso superwelterJermell "Iron Man" Charlo ante el zurdo José Ángel "Silver Boy" Rodríguez de Nueva York.

 El evento contará también con la presentación especial del súper estrella del boxeo y excampeón mundial Roy Jones Jr.

             "Rodríguez [José Ángel] es un peleador fuerte y experimentado que sin duda ha enfrentado a rivales de calidad", dijo Jermell Charlo. "Mi trabajo es hacer que se vea como un aficionado y derrotarlo. Eso es lo que planeo realizar el 14 de octubre", sentenció.

            "Esta es una gran oportunidad y agradezco a Golden Boy Promotions y FOX Sports 1 por hacer esto realidad", dijo José Ángel Rodríguez. "Ahora me toca hacer el trabajo y estoy más seguro que nunca que mi mano será levantada", pronosticó.

            "Tenemos mucho interés de traer las series de ¡Golden Boy Live! al BB&T Center, dijoRichard Schaefer, jefe ejecutivo de Golden Boy Promotions. "Una de las mejores partes dealbergar consistentemente estas series de boxeo el lunes por la noche, es la oportunidad de presentar peleadores procedentes de diferentes ciudades para que los aficionados de todo el paístengan la oportunidad de ver grandes peleas en vivo", insistió. 

  

            Charlo vs. Rodríguez,es un combate a 12 asaltos en peso superwelter presentado porGolden Boy Promotions y Sunrise Sports & Entertainment y patrocinado por Corona y O'Reilly Auto Parts. Las puertas del BB&T Center se abren a las 7:00 p.m., y la primera campanada sonará a las 8:00 p.m. La transmisión bilingüe y simultánea en vivo de FOX Sports 1 y FOX Deportes comenzaráa las 9:00 p.m.ET/6:00 p.m. PT.  

   

Boletos a un precio de $196.25 (Mesas VIP), $75, $50 y $25 dólares sin incluir cargos por servicio, estaán disponibles para su compra en todas las localidades de Ticketmasterllamando al (800) 745-3000, en línea en www.ticketmaster.comy en la taquilla del BB&T.

            Jermell Charlo (21-0, 10 nocáuts) de Houston Texas, ha intensificado su accionar en el 2013 capturando los títulos superwelter Continental de las Américas CMB y USBA con sus victorias sobre Harry Joe Yorgey y Demetrius Hopkins, respectivamente. Ahora, espera mantener su racha intacta cuando se enfrente al tozudo Rodríguez. El púgil conocido como "Iron Man" Charlo y de 23 años de edad, promete una tremenda actuación compitiendo en frente de la nación por FOX Sports 1 y FOX Deportes.

            Jose Ángel Rodríguez (17-2-1, 2 nocáuts) un versátil peleador experimentado que ha ganado cinco de sus últimas seis peleas, y de 34 años de edad, viene de dos victorias consecutivassobre Russell Jordan y Denis Douglin que lo tienen bien colocado de cara a lacontienda más importante de su carrera contra Charlo el 14 de octubre. Y teniendo en cuenta suestilo zurdo y experiencia, el llamado "Silver Boy" Rodríguez puede hacerle una noche difícil algran prospecto en la Florida.

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Mauricio Herrera vs. Miguel Angel Huerta Veteran Jr. Welterweights Meet in "Path to Glory" Friday, Sept. 27, 2013 Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, CA

 Thompson Boxing Promotions returns to the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, Calif. with a loaded "Path to Glory" card headlined by junior welterweights Mauricio Herrera (19-3, 7 KOs) of Riverside, Calif. and former title holder Miguel Angel Huerta (27-10-1, 18 KOs) of Mexico City, Mexico. The bout is scheduled for 8-rounds and is set at a catch weight of 142 pounds.

The younger Herrera will be tested against the veteran Huerta, 34, a southpaw who has developed a reputation as a powerful body puncher. Although, he has been inactive for several years due to managerial issues, Huerta insists he is in top shape for his fight against Herrera.

"I've been boxing for most of my life so I'm not worried about any ring rust that may have developed," Huerta said. "I am preparing myself for a hard battle and I'm ready to win."  

Herrera, meanwhile, sparred with some of the sport's biggest names in preparation for this fight. Among them, Argentine Lucas Matthysse, widely considered the top junior welterweight in the world, and former Thompson Boxing Promotions boxer and current WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley, also considered one of the best in his division. Herrera says the high-level sparring has conditioned him for the hard-hitting Huerta.

"It was a great experience and education sparring with Matthysse and Bradley," Herrera said. "As a competitor, any time you get a chance to go against the best you take it. They're both crafty and naturally strong so it was perfect competition for my upcoming fight against Huerta."

In addition to improving his stamina and punching consistency, Herrera has been working on his counter punching with long-time trainer and manager Willie Silva.

"Mauricio likes to frustrate his opponents with his defense," Silva said. "By understanding the rhythm and timing of his opponent, he'll have more opportunities to score points through counter punching. I have no doubt that Mauricio will outbox and outsmart Huerta on September 27."

On top of sparring with top-notch competition to ready for this fight, Herrera will have home court advantage as the bout takes place in Ontario, only 30 minutes from his hometown of Riverside. Out of his twenty-two professional fights, ten have taken place in Ontario. 

"I love fighting at the Doubletree Hotel," Herrera said. "It's close to home so I'll have a lot of family and friends in attendance. It gets loud and sometimes it feels like the crowd is on top of you. For someone that hasn't experienced that before, it certainly can feel a little strange at first."

In other action, undefeated welterweight Giovanni Santillan (9-0, 5 KOs) of San Diego meets Mexican Angel Martinez (13-4-1, 9 KOs) in an 8-round fight. Santillan, like Herrera, is promoted by Thompson Boxing Promotions.

"Our training camp will be a little more intense this time around because this is my first 8-rounder," said Santillan, 21, a southpaw.  "My strategy will be slightly different than previous fights, but it won't effect the product.  Fans will no doubt be entertained."

Young, hard-hitting junior welterweight Jonathan Garcia (11-0, 9 KOs) of Watsonville, Calif. puts his unblemished record on the line against the more experienced Miguel Angel Munguia (30-27-1, 26 KOs) of Mexico City, Mexico in a 6-round fight.

Recently signed to Thompson Boxing Promotions junior welterweight Anthony Arellano (6-1-1, 2 KOs) of San Diego looks to impress in his debut under the TBP banner versus Los Angeles-native and all-action brawler Joaquin Sanchez (5-10-2, 2 KOs). The bout is scheduled for 6-rounds.  Arellano's defense and counter punching will be tested against the forward attack of Sanchez.      

Junior featherweight Jorge Ruiz (3-0, 1 KO) shares a similar background to Arellano in that he is from San Diego and is also one of the latest editions to the Thompson Boxing roster. Ruiz will look for his fourth win against an opponent to be named later. The fight will be scheduled for 4-rounds.

Making their pro debuts against each other are junior middleweights Nico Macias of Tehachipi, Calif. and Francisco Ramirez of Riverside in a 4-round bout.

Opening the show is another recent signee to Thompson Boxing, Colombian Cesar Villarraga. He too is making his pro debut against fellow novice, Sopaun Rin of Chino, Calif. The opening bout is scheduled for 4-rounds.

Villarraga starred for Colombia at the 2010 South American Games going through Hector Manzanilla (Venezuela) and Erick Banguera (Ecuador) to advance to the gold medal match against Everton Lopes of Brazil. Villarraga would bring home the gold in the 57kg event and would later qualify for the 2012 London Olympics.

"Cesar's Olympic experience will serve him well early in his career," said Alex Camponovo, matchmaker for Thompson Boxing. "We will be able to move him along quicker than most other boxers, but first, he has to get through his first professional fight. We look forward to watching him open our show on Sept. 27."

"Path to Glory" is presented by Thompson Boxing Promotions and sponsored by Lucas Oil, in association with Time Warner Cable Deportes. 

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Hardwork Promotions is bringing professional boxing back to Baltimore, MD. On Saturday, September 28

Venroy July of Hardwork Promotions is bringing professional boxing back to Baltimore, MD.

On Saturday, September 28 Hardwork Promotions will present "United Nations" at the Patapsco Arena in Baltimore. "United Nations" will be a card that will feature fighters from different parts of the would competing on one action packed card

Venroy July of Hardwork Promotions is bringing professional boxing back to Baltimore, MD.
On Saturday, September 28 Hardwork Promotions will present "United Nations" at the Patapsco Arena in Baltimore. "United Nations" will be a card that will feature fighters from different parts of the would competing on one action packed card. 
Hardwork Promotions has nine bouts scheduled for the September 28th card at the Patapsco Arena in Baltimore, MD. 

8 Round Cruiserweight Bout
Venroy July (14-1-2, 6 KO's)  vs  Joel Godfrey (16-9-1, 6 KO's)

6 round Jr. Welterweight Bout
James Stevenson (19-0, 12 KO's)  vs  James Hope (7-11-1, 4 KO's)

6 Round Super Middleweight Bout
Jessie Nicklow (22-3-3, * KO's)  vs  Timothy Hall (7-13, 4 KO's)

4 Round Heavyweight Bout
Dwayne McRae (10-3, 6KO's)  vs  Willie Chisholm (7-16, 4 KO's)

4 Round Cruiserweight Bout
Mario Flores (2-1-1, 2 KO's)  vs  Santos Martinez (2-3-1, 2 KO's)

4 Round Lightweight Bout
Edwin Reyes (1-0, 1 KO)  vs  Greg Faust (1-1)

4 Round Jr. Middleweight Bout
Jeremy Trussell (1-0, 1 KO)  vs  Brian Meados (0-3-2)

4 Round Welterweight Bout
Gerome Quigley (Debut)  vs  Allen Williams (0-2)

4 Round Cruiserweight Bout
Albi Sadikaj (1-0, 1 KO)  vs  *TBA
*Looking for replacement opponent

Here is Venroy July to give more details about the card.
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Venroy July of Hardwork Promotions is bringing professional boxing back to Baltimore, MD.

On Saturday, September 28 Hardwork Promotions will present "United Nations" at the Patapsco Arena in Baltimore. "United Nations" will be a card that will feature fighters from different parts of the would competing on one action packed card

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RECORD NUMBERS IN MEXICO FOR "THE ONE" MAYWEATHER VS. CANELO" BOUT WAS THE BIGGEST BOXING EVENT EVER ON MEXICAN TELEVISION, CAPTURING 8-OUT-OF-10 HOUSEHOLDS

Nearly 8-out-of-10 households in Mexico with a television set tuned into last Saturday's "THE ONE: Mayweather vs. Canelo" mega-fight live on Televisa's Channel 5.  The 12-round majority decision fight, which Mayweather won, garnered a national rating of 41.1 points, which equates to a 77 percent share, 22.1 million viewers and 5.9 million television households, making it the highest-rated boxing program ever on television in Mexico.  The telecast peaked with a National rating of 42 points (78.4 percent share/22.6 million viewers6 million television households) and the total program average from 8:00 p.m. CT to 12:30 a.m. CT was 30.1 points (16.2 million viewers/4.3 million television households).

"Boxing fans demanded "THE ONE" and when we gave it to them they responded with these record ratings," said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions.  "This proves that great fights with great fighters like Floyd Mayweather and Canelo Alvarez will always strike a chord with viewers and that Canelo is undisputed as the biggest star Mexican boxing has today."

The last time a sporting event rated this high on Televisa was in 1999, for a Copa Confederaciones soccer final between Mexico vs. Brazil, with the only other programs rating this high in Mexico being select, very popular telenovelas on Televisa's Channel 2.

The previous viewership high for Canelo, who has never garnered less than 7.5 million viewers for one of his eight appearances on Televisa, was his April bout against Austin "No Doubt" Trout, which pulled in a 28 point rating and over 15 million viewers.

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CIFRAS RÉCORD EN MÉXICO PARA 'EL ÚNICO' LA PELEA 'EL ÚNICO': MAYWEATHER VS. CANELO' SE CONVIRTIÓ EN EL MAYOR EVENTO BOXÍSTICO EN LA TELEVISIÓN MEXICANA CAPTURANDO 8 DE 10 HOGARES

Casi ocho de 10 hogares con un televisoren México sintonizaron en vivo la mega pelea "EL ÚNICO" Mayweather vs. Canelo" del pasado sábado por el Canal 5 de Televisa. El combate, que ganó Mayweather por decisión mayoritaria en 12 asaltos, obtuvo una audiencia nacional de 41.1 puntos, lo que equivale a un77% de participación, 22.1 millones de espectadores y 5.9 millones de hogares con televisión,haciendo de esto el programa de boxeo de mayor audiencia por televisión en México. La transmisión alcanzó su punto máximo con una audiencia nacional de 42 puntos (78.4% departicipación/22.6 millones de espectadores/6 millones de hogares) y el promedio total del programa de las 8:00 p.m. a las 12:30 a.m. CT fue de 30.1 puntos (16.2 millones deespectadores/4.3 millones de hogares con televisión).

"Los fanáticos del boxeo exigieron "EL ÚNICO", y cuando se los dimos respondieron con estos récords de audiencia", dijo Richard Schaefer, jefe ejecutivo de Golden Boy Promotions. "Esto demuestra que las grandes peleas con grandes exponentes como Floyd"Money" Mayweather y Canelo Álvarez siempre harán eco entre los espectadores y queCanelo es indiscutiblemente la mayor estrella que tiene el boxeo mexicano en la actualidad.

La última vez que un evento deportivo alcanzo esta alta audiencia en Televisa fue en 1999 para la final de futbol de la Copa Confederaciones entre México vs. Brasil, siendo las muy populares telenovelas en el Canal 2 de Televisa, los únicos programas seleccionados que presentaron este alto índice en México

La previa audiencia alta para Álvarez, quien nunca ha acumulado menos de 7.5 millones de espectadores para una de sus ocho apariciones por Televisa, fue su pelea de abril contraAustin "No Doubt" Trout, que obtuvo un índice de 28 puntos y más de 15 millones de espectadores.

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IBF LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION BERNARD HOPKINS TO FACE MANDATORY CHALLENGER KARO MURAT IN A BOUT RESCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 26 AT BOARDWALK HALL IN ATLANTIC CITY, NJ LIVE ON SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®

On October 26, the Hopkins vs. Murat fight will have a highly anticipated co-feature: PETER QUILLIN vs. GABRIEL ROSADO!

IBF Light Heavyweight Champion Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins will become the oldest fighter in history to make his initial title defense when he faces highest rated light heavyweight challenger Karo Murat in a rescheduled championship event taking place Saturday, October 26 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.   The 12-round title fight, which was postponed from July 13 due to visa issues experienced by Murat, will air live on SHOWTIME^® (9 p.m. ET/PT).  With those issues cleared up, Murat has his sights set on ending the reign of the 48-year-old future Hall of Famer.

Hopkins vs. Murat, a 12-round bout for Hopkins' IBF Light Heavyweight World Championship, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Caesars Atlantic City and supported by Golden Boy Promotions sponsors Corona and AT&T.  The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast begins live at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).  SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING is available in Spanish on secondary audio programming (SAP).

"I'm happy this fight is back on," said Hopkins.  "Karo Murat is my mandatory and he is coming here to take down this 48-year-old champion, except he's coming three months late.  He gave me extra time to spend time with my family, stay in the gym longer to get ready for this fight. I'm going to be so physically and mentally prepared come October 26, Murat will know he is facing a great champion regardless of my age. I feel like a fighter in my 20s not my 40s."

"This fight has been a long time coming," said Murat.  "I had some issues with my visa but those are finally solved.  I felt ready in July and in October, I will feel even more ready.  I've been awaiting the chance to fight for the IBF title since late 2011 so three months extra is nothing tome.  Bernard Hopkins is 48 years of age - I guess he has enjoyed the summer. Will he be ready for me? I do not know. What I can say is that I will be at my best on October 26. When I am messing up his old bones it will make me a star in an instant."

"One of the most charismatic and accomplished fighters in recent generations, Bernard Hopkins continues to defy the odds with each record-setting performance," said Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager, SHOWTIME Sports. "Not only does he keep winning, but he is doing so in impressive, often dazzling fashion.  But make no mistake, this is no showcase fight.  Karo Murat is a dangerous opponent. His only loss is to a current world champion in Nathan Cleverly and he holds a win over former World Champion Gabriel Campillo.   You can't underestimate an experienced and hungry fighter like Murat." 

"Like any Bernard Hopkins bout, this October 26 Boardwalk Hall match has drawn considerable buzz throughout the entire region," said Kevin Ortzman, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Caesars, Bally's, and Showboat Atlantic City. "The public and the boxing community have waited in anticipation and now they will finally get their wish as the stage is set for Hopkins vs. Murat. 

Nothing can be said about the life and career of Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins (53-6-2, 32 KO's) that hasn't already been written or aired on television, radio, or the internet, but suffice to say that the 48-year-old from Philadelphia has earned the title "legend" for his storied nearly 15-year stay in the fight game. The longest reigning middleweight champion in boxing history, Hopkins went on to reinvent himself as a light heavyweight after turning 40, winning the world title twice. Each time, he set a new record as the oldest fighter to win a major world championship, but as his dominant 12 round win over previously unbeaten Tavoris Cloud in March showed, he's far from finished, a fact he plans on letting Murat know on October 26.

 The number one contender for the IBF light heavyweight title, 29-year-old Karo Murat (25-1-1, 15 KO's) is on the verge of making history should he defeat Hopkins for his title. A pro since 2006 who has come up the hard way in the fight game, the resident of Kitzingen, Bavaria, Germany has won several regional titles en route to his place among the top 175-pounders in the world. Unbeaten for nearly three years since the lone loss of his career to WBO champion Nathan Cleverly in 2010, Murat's last two wins have been knockouts of Otis Griffin and Sandro Siproshvili, putting him at the front of the line for his dream fight against a future Hall of Famer.

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Being: Mike Tyson 9/22 on FOX

#BeingMikeTyson airs on @Fox Sunday 9/22 after #NFL #Football then moves to @foxsports1 9/24

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GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS AND SUPER JUDAH PROMOTIONS TEAM UP TO CO-PROMOTE ZAB "SUPER" JUDAH TWO-DIVISION WORLD CHAMP HUNGRY TO GET ANOTHER TITLE

One of the premier boxers of this era, Zab "Super" Judah has won five world titles in two weight divisions, but he still has plenty of goals left, including winning another championship and continuing to give fans more exciting fights. So it is with great pleasure that Golden Boy Promotions is announcing a joint venture with Super Judah Promotions to co-promote Judah and make sure the world continues to see this boxing superstar on the sport's biggest stages.

"Super Judah Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions working together is phenomenal," said Judah. "I have been doing business with Golden Boy Promotions for a number of years, working both with them and against them and I know what it's like to be on both sides. Through those times, I see that we are a perfect fit. This joint venture will give me the experience I need as a promoter and get me the big fights I want at this point of my career."

"I am very happy to welcome Zab to the Golden Boy team," said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. "He is without question not only one of the most exciting fighters in boxing, but he also has tremendous name recognition with reaches into the general market. In his thrilling fight against Danny Garcia, Zab showed that he belongs in the absolute top level of the sport. I am looking forward to be working with Zab and his team and have him participate in the biggest fights in the junior welterweight and welterweight divisions."

Offered Bill Halkias, Vice President of Super Judah Promotions, "Zab Judah and Super Judah Promotions are looking forward to working with boxing's premier promoter in Golden Boy Promotions. We understand the importance of partnering with the best promoter in the business. It's the difference between having Zab in good fights and having Zab in great fights. Zab only wants to fight the best and Golden Boy Promotions stable of fighters is the best in boxing. "

A New York boxing icon who was a five-time world champion with titles in the junior welterweight and welterweight divisions, Brooklyn's Zab "Super" Judah (42-8, 29 KO's)showed in his recent challenge for Danny Garcia's 140-pound titles that he's still a major player at both 140 and 147 pounds. A veteran of nearly 17 years in the pro game, Judah owns wins over Micky Ward, Junior Witter, DeMarcus Corley, Cory Spinks, and Lucas Matthysse, while also battling the likes of Floyd Mayweather, Amir Khan, Kostya Tszyu, and Miguel Cotto. Winner of six of his last eight bouts, the dazzling boxer-puncher continues to provide thrills for fight fans around the world, and if his recent form is any indication, the best may be yet to come.

Zab Judah's next bout will be announced shortly.

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Silver opportunity for Derrick Wilson Saturday vs. Robinson Castellanos in Mexico

Former U.S. amateur standout Derrick Wilson (10-4-2, 3 KOs), coming off a sensational upset of previously unbeaten prospect Braulio Santos this past June, has the opportunity of his young professional career this Saturday night in Tulum, Mexico, challenging World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver featherweight champion Robinson "Robin Hood" Castellanos (18-9, 11 KOs) in the 12-round main event.

Wilson, fighting out of Fort Myers (FL), was a 2004 National Silver Gloves champion, winning 50 of 57 amateur bouts with all of his losses coming in national competition.

The 24-year-old resurrected his boxing career by upsetting Santos (10-0), something he's become quite adept at having shocked Charlie Huerta (11-0) in 2009, by way of a first-round knockout.

"I think this fight will be easier for me than my last," Wilson said.  "My last fight was hard, a real challenge, against an undefeated fighter.  This guy (Castellanos) has already tasted losing before.  I'm more talented than him, skill-wise, and he doesn't have the power or speed to stay up with me.  My skills will overpower him."

Castellanos, rated No. 2 by the WBC, has won his last 10 fights in a row. He captured his WBC Silver title belt in 2011, stopping Alberto Garza (23-4-1) in the eighth round, and has successfully defended his title six times.  His last fight was a win by 12-round split decision over Celestino Caballero (36-4) last April.

"I know if I win this fight," Wilson remarked, "it'll open a lot of doors for me. But I'm just thinking about this fight itself.  I have too many other things going on in my life and can't afford to think about what ifs.  He (Castellanos) is just another person in the ring with me."

Wilson's manager, Si Stern, hopes Castellanos is looking past Wilson, ahead to a Mexican showdown with newly crowned WBC champion Jhonny Gonzalez.

"This is a great opportunity for Derrick," Stern commented.  "He got this shot because of his last fight.  Derrick is a young, very good fighter who has turned his career around since getting back with his amateur coach, Larry Wills, who has gotten Derrick fully focused.  He's a completely different fighter now.  We have to give credit to Golden Boy Promotions.  Wilson isn't signed with them, but Golden Boy liked what they saw in Derrick, and gave him this opportunity. If Derrick fights the way he did in his last fight, he'll win Saturday night, positioning him to fight the top featherweights in the world."
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Thompson Boxing Promotions Signs Bantamweight Prospect Carlos Carlson‏

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Adonis Stevenson vs Tavoris Cloud; 12 rounds - Light heavyweight division (for Stevenson's RING, WBC titles)

Light heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson defends his title against former titleholder Tavoris Cloud on Sept. 28 (HBO) at the Bell Centre in Montreal, both fighters are on target to make the 175-pound weight limit.

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David Haye vs Tyson Fury; On September 28th 2013 in Manchester; David Haye and Tyson Fury will go head to head in one of the biggest heavyweight fights British boxing has seen, live on Sky Sports HD Box Office.

On Saturday 28th September, David “Hayemaker” Haye (26-2, 24KO’s) and Tyson Fury (21-0, 15KO’s) will collide at the Manchester Arena in a matchup that will surely land the winner a shot at one of the Klitschko brothers’ world titles.

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UFC 165: Extended Preview

Light heavyweight champ Jon Jones believes in his skills while challenger Alexander Gustafsson is confident he can walk away with the belt around his waist. Plus, interim bantamweight championship between Renan Barao and Eddie Wineland.

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CHAVEZ JR. – VERA RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH AT THE STUBHUB CENTER IN CARSON, CALIFORNIA LIVE ON HBO

September 28th on HBO: Julio Cesar Chavez Jr (46-1-1, 32 KO) vs. Bryan Vera (23-6, 14 KO)

Due to a cut suffered by former WBC Middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., the twelve round Super Middleweight bout between Chavez Jr. and WBO number-one ranked Middleweight Bryan Vera has been pushed back to Saturday  September 28^th at the StubHub Center in Carson, California.

The bout, which was originally announced for September 7^th is promoted by Top Rank and Banner Promotions and will be seen live on HBO.

Chavez (46-1-1, 32 KO’s) suffered the cut earlier this week while sparring and forcing the bout to be moved back three weeks.

Vera (23-6, 14 KO’s) of Austin, Texas has been training intensely in Houston.

The complete show, which includes the HBO televised co-feature pitting former Olympians Demetrius Andrade (19-0, 13 KO’s) and Vanes Martirosyan (33-0-1, 21 KO’s) for the vacant WBO Jr. Middleweight title will also take place on September 28^th.

“We are happy that after Chavez suffered the injury that the fight could be rescheduled so quickly”, said Banner Promotions president, Arthur Pelullo.

“Bryan has been training hard and has been thinking about this fight for the better part of six months.  We know he will put on a great show and that this is a great opportunity for him”

The bout, which was originally announced for September 7^th is promoted by Top Rank and Banner Promotions and will be seen live on HBO.

Chavez (46-1-1, 32 KO’s) suffered the cut earlier this week while sparring and forcing the bout to be moved back three weeks.

Vera (23-6, 14 KO’s) of Austin, Texas has been training intensely in Houston.

The complete show, which includes the HBO televised co-feature pitting former Olympians Demetrius Andrade (19-0, 13 KO’s) and Vanes Martirosyan (33-0-1, 21 KO’s) for the vacant WBO Jr. Middleweight title will also take place on September 28^th.

“We are happy that after Chavez suffered the injury that the fight could be rescheduled so quickly”, said Banner Promotions president, Arthur Pelullo.

“Bryan has been training hard and has been thinking about this fight for the better part of six months.  We know he will put on a great show and that this is a great opportunity for him”

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Shakur Stevenson wins Gold at the Junior World Championships

United States’ light bantamweight Shakur Stevenson (Newark, N.J.)  became only the third United States boxer ever to win Junior World Championships gold on Sunday at the Kiev Palace of Sports in Kiev, Ukraine. The 16-year-old won five straight unanimous decision victories en route to the gold medal in the major international event. Light flyweight Daniel Gonzalez (Moreno Valley, Calif.) took silver, falling by split decision in final round action. 

Stevenson advanced to the tournament finals with a 3-0 victory over Kazakhstan’s Bauyrzhan Temirkhan in Saturday’s semifinal action. The 2013 Junior World Team Open and Junior Olympic National Champion faced off with host nation boxer Ruslan Zabachuk of Ukraine in today’s light bantamweight finale. Stevenson continued his run of dominating performances in the championship bout, sweeping all three judges’ cards to take light bantamweight gold with another unanimous decision win. The victory adds to an undefeated 2013 for Stevenson, who also won gold internationally at the Victory Day Tournament in Ukraine earlier this year. 

Gonzalez claimed the first spot in final round action for Team USA with a unanimous decision win over Kazahstan’s Serik Temirzhanov in their semifinal round contest in Saturday’s action. As in Stevenson’s case, Gonzalez won four consecutive unanimous decisions to advance to final round action. Yet his winning streak ended there. The 15-year-old American fell by a 2-1 split decision to Ireland’s William Donoghue in the light flyweight semifinal round contest, giving him the silver medal.

Team USA’s two medal victories brings their medal total to 17 in Junior World Championships action and the international medal tally to 66 in 2013. The Junior World Championships is the first of three World Championship tournaments that Team USA will participate in over the next month. The top junior and youth females from the United States will compete in World Championships tournament for the first time, September 20-29 in Albena, Bulgaria with the elite men boxing in the 2013 AIBA Men’s World Championships, October 11-27 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. 

Coaches Edward Rivas (San Antonio, Texas), Willie Moses (Newark, N.J.), Keoni Adric, Sr. (Haleiwa, Hawaii), and Jacob Najar (Indio, Calif.) led the United States team in Ukraine. Ilya Friedman (Brooklyn, N.Y.) served as the squad’s Team Manager at the event with Dr. Rodney Muhammad (Colorado Springs, Colo.) working as the Team Physician.

U.S. Results106 lbs: William Donoghue, IRL, dec. Danny Gonzalez, Moreno Valley, Calif./USA, 2-1
114 lbs: Shakur Stevenson, Newark, N.J./USA dec. Ruslan Zabachuk, UKR, 3-0

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SMS PROMOTIONS AND DIBELLA ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCE UPCOMING CARD "BIG APPLE BOXING" AT RESORTS WORLD CASINO NYC MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 - JAMAICA, QUEENS

SMS PROMOTIONS AND DIBELLA ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCE UPCOMING CARD

 "BIG APPLE BOXING"

AT RESORTS WORLD CASINO NYC

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 - JAMAICA, QUEENS

On September 16, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's SMS Promotions and DiBella Entertainment (DBE) will host a special Monday night of boxing at the beautiful Resorts World Casino NYC in Jamaica, Queens.  Titled "Big Apple Boxing", it will be the firstcard staged by both promoters at the recently built casino, located in the same area of Queens in which 50 Cent grew up and began building his business empire. The card will feature a number of top up-and-coming talented prospects from both SMS Promotions
and DBE, including two future stars that the companies have just signed to exclusive co-promotion contracts.

The two main bouts will feature SMS-promoted Mark Davis (17-0, 5KO's) looking to keep his undefeated record intact and continue climbing the lightweight world ratings, and DBE's super bantamweight contender Luis "Orlandito" Del Valle (17-1, 12KO's).  Both bouts are scheduled for eight rounds.

"I aim to deliver the most exciting fights possible. 'Big Apple Boxing' on September 16 will bring together extraordinary talent. The action will be intense," stated 50 Cent.

"It is great to be working with 50 and SMS Promotions on this special Monday night of boxing and we're looking forward to putting on a great card at Resorts World Casino," said DiBella.

Additional bouts on the card, as well as opponents for both Davis and Del Valle, will be announced soon.  The card on September 16 will be the third consecutive card staged by the two promoters within the last three months.  The events have been a hot summer ticket for New York fight fans and celebs alike, attracting such actors as Rosie Perez, Susan Sarandon, Burt Young, Cuba Gooding Jr., Holt McCallany and Danny Aiello, as well as supermodel Adriana Lima and former New York Knick fan-favorite Larry Johnson among others.

The card is promoted by SMS Promotions and DiBella Entertainment and sponsored by SMS Audio.

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