Thomas Gallagher Productions and ESPN presents Big Time Black tie Boxing at Cipriani's Wall Street, New York

Thomas Gallagher Productions presented a big time Black tie Boxing and ESPN live production telecast at Cipriani's Wall Street, New York, on June 27 at 7:30 p.m, the red carpet Sit down dinner affair was a fabulous celebrity filled event and an exciting evening of boxing gala, the menu included appetizers baked Tagliolini with Ham, dinner bread, main course included Grilled Veal Chops with Butter Sage, Sauteed String Beans and Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes, and alternating Deserts Vanilla Creme Meringue Cake and Homemade Mango, Coconut and Raspberry Sorbets in a Chocolate Shell, and a fine assortment of beverages, now here are a few of the fight results and photos.
Thomas Gallagher and Michael Delarue, Gallagher's first fighter and Delarue a Former 1980 Golden Glove Champion)


In a Main Event attraction, Yusaf Mack (23-2-2-14 Ko's) of Philadelphia,the former USBA Light Heavyweight/ Super Middle Weight Champion defeated Jose Vasquez (16-2-1 9 Ko's) of Tijuana Mexico, both fighters suffered lost by knockouts against their last opponents.
(Yusaf Mack and Team Mack at Black tie Boxing Event at Cipriani's Wall Street)


Michael Grant (42-3-31 Ko's) of Brooklyn New York in round 3 TKO'd, Billy Zumbrun (21-9-1-11 Ko's) of Ogden Utah, in a Super Heavy Weight attraction that was scheduled for 8 rounds.
(Keisha and Michael Grant after win at the Black tie Boxing Event at Cipriani's Wall Street)


Heavy Weights Darrel Madison (5-1-3 Ko's) of West Islip New York, won by decision against Jason Bergman (3-2-3 Ko's) of Adah Pennsylvania. Jim Santa one of the best referees in the country was the third man in the ring the bout was a 4 round fight card.
(Darrel Madison and coach Vic Rountree, and Team GYMU after win at the Black tie boxing Event at Cipriani's Wall Street"


Jorge "The Truth" Teron (17-0-1-10 Ko's) of the Bronx New York, left hook to the liver was enough for a round 1 2:17 second TKO Victory, of Jefferson "The Knockout Specialist" Rodriguez (20-12-19 Ko's) of Cartagena, Columbia. Jefferson Rodriguez has lost his last 5 fights by knockouts, the bout was a Light Weights Co Feature, scheduled for 8 rounds.

(Jorge Teron and actors and cast members of HBO's "The Wire" Jamie Hector "Marlo" and Chad L Coleman "Cutty" at Black tie Boxing Event at Cipriani's Wall Street)


The event was sanctioned by he New York State Athletic Commission, Commissioner Ron Scott Stevens and Sponsored by Donna Karan, Turner Construction, Bombay Energy Drink, Guy Laroche.

Iran Barkley Congratulates Rafael Jastrezbski (1-3-0) of Toms River New Jersey, the winner of a Light Heavy Weights 4 rounder against Randy Pogue (8-8-1-2 Ko's) of Atlanta Georgia, at the Black-tie Boxing Event at Cipriani's on Wall Street


Jorge Lara (3-2-1-1 Ko) of Mexico City, Mexico picked up his first KO Win at Black tie Boxing event at Cipriani's on Wall Street defeating Carney Bowman (7-1-0-3 Ko's) of York Pennsylvania, dropping his unblemished record a notch. The Super Feather Weight bout was scheduled for 6 rounds of action and stopped by the ringside physician.


(Shannon Briggs, Team Briggs attend Black tie Boxing Event at Cipriani's Wall Street)


(Keisha and Monty Barret at Black Tie Boxing Event at Cipriani's Wall Street)


(Chika Nakamura and Jameel Mc Cline at the Black tie Boxing Event at Cipriani's)


(Keisha and Leon the actor and boxing fan, at Black tie Boxing Event at Cipriani's)

Keisha Morrisey and Eddie Goldman On "Joey Reynolds Show" Thursday Night/Friday June 28/29

Keisha Morrisey of Bloodline Boxing Entertainment and Eddie Goldman of No Holds Barred and SecondsOut Radio will be guests on the nationally-syndicated "Joey Reynolds Show" Thursday night/Friday morning, June 28/29.

We plan to discuss boxing, politics, entertainment, and just about anything else which might cross our minds.

The "Joey Reynolds Show" is heard on over 80 radio stations. This talk show airs live beginning at midnight and runs to 5 AM ET, on WOR 710 AM in New York. We are presently scheduled to come on towards the end of the show.

You can also listen to the "Joey Reynolds Show" online. For more information on the show's webcast, go to http://www.wor710.com/.

For more information on the "Joey Reynolds Show," go to http://wor710.com/pages/46370.php?contentType=4&contentId=157588.

For more information on Myra Chanin, who works with the show, and also about Joey and the show, go to http://motherwonderful.com/.

Thanks, Eddie Goldman

BRONX's OWN JORGE "THE TRUTH" TERON ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT FIGHTS ESPN 2

Jorge "THE TRUTH" Teron (16-0-1-10 Ko's) of the Bronx, New York will be fighting on ESPN 2 Wednesday NIGHT FIGHTS. JORGE Teron Is a 3 time New York GOLDEN GLOVE CHAMPION And One Of The best young prospects in the country.

Check him out at WWW.JORGETERON.COM and watch him do hi thing on Wednesday Night's ESPN 2.

Demi "Hard 2 Handle" Nguyen WINS/ Women's event the Fight of the Night

Demi "Hard 2 Handle" Nguyen WINS/ Women's event the "Fight of the Night"



Demi "Hard 2 Handle" Nguyen (3-1-1 Ko) of California TKO'd Cheryl Bontz (debut) of Nebraska in a middleweight fight scheduled for 4 rounds. Referee Jerry Cantu stopped the bout 17 seconds into round 4, declaring Demi "Hard 2 Handle" Nguyen, the winner.

(Demi "Hard 2 Handle" Nguyen)



"I was a champion, I owned the casino that night, She (Bontz) came to fight though, She (Bontz) came right at me, we both (Nguyen and Bontz) fell in the third round, She (Bontz) was like an Oak tree, but I ate her up I tore into her with body shots and power punches".

(Demi Nguyen)



Demi Nguyen a full-time boxtress wife and mother of two daughters and professional business woman dream goals is to become a world champion in boxing and guru in Hollywood just to name a few. When asked about her future plans, "I want the belts that Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard had", "I will pursue the WBC Championship". "I have an All-Star Team and Broadway Gym is where I train hard, I'm scheduled to fight August 4th in California.

(Demi Nguyen)



Demi "Hard 2 Handle" Nguyen a boxing sensation and Superstar in the Ring won "Fight of the Night", adding greater light to Demi's night, a true Nguyen's WIN.

(Demi Nguyen and Hall of Fame Trainer)



The announcer for the boxing event was Jimmy Lennon, Jr. The event held June 21st 2007 was promoted by Patrick Ortiz and Ringside Tickets.

Eracism The Book , Signing and Tour Launch

PRESS RELEASE; Contact Raphael (212) 281-8457

ERACISM BOOK TOUR LAUNCHED

Gary James, author of the politically provocative book ERACISM will launch his national promotion campaign, following a book signing event at Harlem's Hue-Man Bookstore and CafÃ, located at 2319 Frederick Douglass Blvd., between 125^th and 124^th Streets on 8^th Avenue, Friday July 27, 2007 at 6:00 PM.

The book's narrative has a polemical quality that is designed to inspire a broad based political discourse on the future of black power electoral politics in the 21^st century. The title of the book ERACISM is a metaphor for the self defeating aspects of how the Black community and leadership address internal social, economic, political and cultural challenges.

The relative lack of political leverage in the Black community at large positions us as political weaklings among the respective minority communities. This is despite the historical numerical advantage of the Black American community as compared with more recent ethnic and political minorities,James said.

The story of ERACISM embraces the period that includes the late 1950's to the present and highlights the internal political dynamic within New York City's Black American community/leadership in the context of the civil rights and black power youth movements. The political dynamics embody the primordial rivalry between the ruling bulls and emerging bucks in the framework of both the Democratic and Republican Parties at the grassroots level of community politics.

Following the Harlem book signing event, James will undertake a local, regional and national book speaking and signing tour. The itinerary of the tour includes the well established Borders and Barnes & Nobles network of book sellers around the country.

James said, "I am pleased to launch the book tour from the Harlem based Hue-Man bookstore and look forward to presentations in other Harlem's of this country". The objective of the book promotion campaign is to inspire a broad based discourse that offers strategic alternatives to how electoral politics may be done in Black America. Apparently the Black political leadership does not have a coherent and practical strategy to enforce the legislative and statutory achievements of the modern civil rights movement. Hence, the Black community has the unique distinction of being the political weakling as compared to other ethnic and political minorities. Tragically there is no light at the end of the political tunnel.

Hopefully the book's message will help the Black community at its vote achieve escape velocity, and break through the inertia of conventional political wisdom advocated by the inherited civil rights leadership orthodoxy, James concluded.

The book will be officially released on Monday July 2, 2007, and will be available at most books stores and the Internet.

For more information visit www.garyjames.info. The book signing flyer attached

SecondsOut Radio: Travis Simms, Don King, Scot X. Esdaile

SecondsOut Radio: Travis Simms, Don King, Scot X. Esdaile

SecondsOut Radio with Eddie Goldman

On this week's edition of SecondsOut Radio, host Eddie Goldman begins by commenting on some aspects of Ricky Hatton's impressive fourth-round knockout of Jose Luis Castillo this past Saturday in Las Vegas which others have overlooked.

We next focus on what should be a Super Saturday for boxing, July 7.

On that day, in Cologne Germany, IBF heavyweight champ Wladimir Klitschko will try to avenge his April 2004 loss to challenger Lamon Brewster in a title fight scheduled for 12 rounds. That fight will be screened in most countries as a live Internet pay-per-view on SecondsOut.tv, at http://www.secondsout.com/ppv. (The Internet pay-per-view will not be available in North America, Germany, and Russia.)

That same day, July 7, will see a clash of unbeaten fighters as WBA super welterweight champion Travis Simms (25-0, 19 KOs) puts his belt on the line against Joachim Alcine (28-0, 18 KOs). This fight headlines a card at the Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Connecticut, not far from Simms's hometown of Norwalk, Connecticut. It will be shown live in the US on Showtime, and is promoted by Don King Productions.

This past Thursday there was a press conference in Bridgeport to kick off the promotion of this card. We were there and got a chance to speak with Travis Simms, Don King, and Scot X. Esdaile of the Connecticut NAACP, which is involved in supporting this event.

It is free to listen to SecondsOut Radio, but you must register to gain access to it. Just click here, and listen, learn, and enjoy.

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Don "Only In America" King announces "Fistic Fireworks" Simms vs Alcine Darchinyan vs Donaire

Bridgeport Connecticut/ New York June 21, Don King announced today Travis Simms vs. Joachim Alcine and Vic Darchinyan vs. Nonito Donaire- "Fistic Fireworks" World Championship Boxing at the Arena at the Harbor Yard, Bridgeport Connecticut, Saturday July 7th 2007 on Showtime Championship Boxing 9 p.m. ET/PT.

(Don King at the Press Conference)



Don King Productions in association with Showtime Championship Boxing "Fistic Fireworks" presents "Tremendous" Travis Simms (25-0-19 Ko's) of Norwalk Connecticut is the undefeated WBA World Champion vs. Jaochim "Ti-Joa" Alcine (28-0-18 Ko's) of Montreal Canada the undefeated No. 1 Contender- and former NABA Champion face off in a 12 Round mandatory WBA Super Welterweight Championship live from the arena at Harbor Yard.

In a co feature 12 round IBF/IBO Flyweight Championship Vic The Raging Bull" Darchinyan (28-0-22Ko's) of Sydney, Australia the undefeated IBF World Champion will battle Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire (17-1-10Ko's) of San Leandro, California the NABF Super Flyweight Champion

(Don King and Travis Simms at Press Conference at the Bridgeport Arena at Harbor Yard in Ct.)



Travis "Tremendous" Simms (25 wins 0 loss 19KO) of Norwalk Connecticut, a WBA champion in recess and Undefeated, became the WBA super welterweight champion of the world, stopping Jose Antonio Rivera (38 wins 4 loss 1 draw 24 KO) of Worcester Mass, by TKO in the 9th round of a scheduled 12 round fight. Jose Antonio Rivera, a New England Golden Glove winner, two time world champion and current super welterweight champion of the world attempted, before the ten count, to recover courageously but, the referee Frank Santore Jr. stopped the bout. Tremendous Travis Simms after a two year layoff stated, "I won the title through preservation and power punches".

Tremendous Travis Simms aspires to be the Mayor of Norwalk Connecticut one day, even if while actively pursuing a career in boxing. Travis Simms manager and wife Sandra Stokes Simms, is on his team and got involved with the sport, she didn't even like the sport boxing, she hated it, but she felt he needed help and now wants to manage other professional fighters. The sport of boxing is emerging with females in general and the numbers of professional woman in boxing is on the rise, as you can see.

(Travis Simms speaks with he media regarding the fight July 7, Stay tuned for Travis's audio on Secondsout radio this weekend and for Mrs Simms manager and wife who will be featured in an article and our debut of "I Married A Boxer")

Manfredo's "Cha-Ching In The Ring" "Cha-Ching In The Ring" "Cha-Ching In The Ring"

Manfredo's "Cha-Ching In The Ring"

New York, New York June 20 Live on ESPN2 Wednesday Night Fights at the Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut Peter Manfredo a true throwback fighter vs David Banks a true prospect headlined "Cha-Ching In The Ring" promoted by Jimmy Burchfield's Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. (CES), in association with Foxwoods Resort Casino presented

"The Pride of Providence" Peter Manfredo, Jr. (27-4-13 Ko's), In the 10-round main event won by unanimous decision over David Banks (14-1-1-2 Ko's), the upset specialist who defeated previously unbeaten Elvin Ayala in his last two fights.

"The Pride of Providence" Peter Manfredo, star of The Contender I television reality show, bounced right back from his WBO super middleweight title loss by controversial stoppage in the third round to Joe Calzaghe on April 7 with an impressive ninth-round TKO of veteran Ted Muller (19-10-2) on May 11, this will mark his third fight within a 74-day period, an unheard of schedule today for a top 15 contender.


"I'm back again," Manfredo said. "These are the steps I have to take to become a world champion. When you don't get a chance to fight, or lose, you have to start all over again to get back there. We're fighters; this is what we do. I want to stay busy. The guy I'd love to fight is Jeff Lacy." (BTP)

(Keisha and Peter Manfredo)


The Under card/ Woman In Boxing

IWBF lightweight champion Jaime "Hurricane" Clampitt (18-4-1-7 Ko's)won the decision over Jane "Fleetwood Assassin" Couch (28-10-9 Ko's) the rematch was televised on the under card, Jaime "Hurricane" Clampitt vs. Jane "Fleetwood Assassin" Couch was a 10-round co-feature for the vacant IWBF junior welterweight title.

Making a debut Nine-time US National amateur champion Aaron Williams debut in a six-round Special Cruiser weight Attraction defeated DeLeon Tinsley (7-2-1-5 Ko's). This improves Aaron Williams record to (1-0). Williams' original opponent, Derrick "D-Train" Brown, pulled out of the fight last week.

Paul "The Magic Man" Malignaggi's Wish, and The Showdown between "Showtime" and "The Matrix", The "Dat"-Gat Win, The "Prenice" touch and "Rasheim" scr

Paul "The Magic Man" Malignaggi's (23-1-5 Ko's) of Brooklyn, New York, brawler style uncrowned a stalking styled Lovemore "The Black Panther" N'Dou (45-9-1-30 Ko's), of South Africa, Saturday night, live at the Mohegan Sun, in Uncasville Connecticut, televised live on HBO Boxing After Dark Series.

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Paulie's Magic world

Paulie Malignaggi, captured the 140 pound world title IBF Junior welterweight championship, in a colorful cultural and electrifying main event, Malignaggi out powered and out punched, his opponent "The Black Panther" in a performance that was spellbinding. Paulie's boxing documentary debuted early this month to add to his current success, the film's premiere was in Hoboken New Jersey. Malignaggi's father flew in from Italy to be ringside with his son, thus being the eve of Father's Day, it was a complete victory for the family and father and son. Paulie's mom never attends her son's fights.

(Paul Malignaggi and Buddy Mc Girt Sr, corner man helped prepare Paulie for the world title bout)





Lovemore "The Black Panther" N'Dou, 35 a college student and father of four who enjoys reading and owns a film company that has produced two films in boxing.

(Lovemore "The Black Panther" N'Dou)


The events co-feature was two up and coming prospects in the Super middleweight division, an Olympic Bronze medalist in the 2004 games, two time U.S champion and decorated amateur Andre Dirrell against former All- Star High school linebacker and Entrepreneur Curtis Stevens.

Andre's matrix's run

Andre's "The Matrix" Dirrell 23 (12-0-7 Ko's) of Flint Michigan won in a ten round showdown over Curtis "Showtime" Stevens(17-2-12 Ko's) by unanimous decision. Andre landed more jabs, but never checked Curtis's chin due to disappearing acts and the distance running, add a high jump to the ring it could have been an official track meet opposed to a boxing prize fight. Dirrell moved effectively running away from the 43 punches thrown by Stevens in 10 rounds. "The Matrix" it appears is having a hard time making the transition from the Olympics to the Professionals but Saturday night Dirrell mastered Stevens, measuring successfully the sweet science.

(Andre "The Matrix" Dirrell)

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Curtis's square vision

Curtis "Showtime" Stevens 22 (17-2-12 Ko's) of Brownsville Brooklyn, and the other half of the Boxing tag team the "Chin Checkers" was clearly the better fighter but could not figure out how to get close enough to stop "The Matrix" from running away, by cutting off the ring and swinging. Curtis had a plan though, his vision was to take Dirrell out with the "Tyson" like uppercut, stirring the mad 150 yard dash by Dirrell .

(Curtis Stevens and Andre Rozier, corner man prepare for the showdown)



(Curtis Stevens appears for his grand Showdown on HBO Boxing After Dark)



Family Affairs

Adorned in t-shirts that read "Curtisey" team Dirrell and Mr Watson allowed me a few minutes to photograph and to talk with Andre. Happy for his win, he (Andre) said "I'm thankful for this victory", before we briefly chatted about his Olympic experience and future of my niece and nephews as prospects in swimming. Leon Lawson is the Grandfather of the boxing brothers Andre and Anthony, Anthony who is considered the better fighter of the brothers is in a battle for his life, outside of the Boxing ring, he (Anthony) has been diagnosed with cancer and is receiving chemotherapy, Anthony sat ringside cheering his younger brother on to success.

(Andre and Anthony Dirrell)



(Andre and Anthony Dirrell and Cousin Lawson, corner man)



Leon primarily raised and trained both his grandsons. Leon Lawson, an Amateur fighter himself is a dear friend with Muhammad Ali, we took a few minutes to share memories and to show one another photographs before I departed Leon Lawson left me with a momentum, a photograph of himself with Ali.

(Keisha and the Legendary Leon Lawson)



Tanya Rozier, the mother of Curtis Stevens, was in attendance, ring side supporting her prodigal son with jeers of "Showtime". A counselor in the Juvenile Justice department in New York, Tanya trains with her son by riding a bike behind him in the morning for her own personal training as well. Uncle Andre Rozier is in the corner and designs the "Havoc" attire for "Showtime" and other fighters.

(Keisha, Tanya and Curtis Stevens at Madison Square Garden)



(Andre Rozier and Curtis "Showtime" Stevens)



"Primetime" for "Showtime"

DiBella Entertainment President Lou DiBella at the post press conference revealed that executives of the "Contender" Boxing series were there scouting Curtis "Showtime" Stevens as a possible cast member. Does "Showtime" has what it takes to be a "Contender" and hot prospect in Show business?. If he learns and listens he will, his lightning effect will be stunning, in both the boxing and entertainment industry.

(Lou DiBella talks with J.C after the fight regarding Malignaggi and Stevens)



The Undercard

Rasheim Jefferson (15-0-1-6 Ko's) of Philadelphia Pennsylvania, in an eight round junior lightweight brawl defeated by decision Carlos Vinan (7-4-2-1 Ko) of Newark, New Jersey.

(Rasheim Jefferson and Manager after Victory)



Dat Nguyen (10-0-0-5 Ko's)of Vero Beach Florida in the 6th round referee Richard Flaherty stopped the torture of Yamin Mohammed (7-17-1-3 Ko's) of West Carrolton, Ohio by TKO Victory in an featherweight 8 rounds card.

(Dat Nguyen talks with sportswriter after the bout)



Prenice Brewer(4-0-1-3 Ko's) by unanimous decision defeated Sebastian Hamel (6-11-1-1 Ko) of Longueuil, Canada in a 4 rounds junior welterweight bout, to open the show.

(Prenice Brewer make his way to the ring)



(Prenice "Showbiz" Brewer)



(Professional Fighters Ibn Rahaman Ali, Nephew of Muhammad Ali, & USBC Champ, Keisha and David Thomas, sparring partner for Curtis "Showtime" Stevens)

(Ibn Ali Keisha and "King" David Thomas sparring partner for Curtis Stevens)

Her Journey Continues Demi "Hard to Handle" Nguyen, fights June 21st in L.A

SPOTLIGHT:

Female Super Middleweight Prospect Demi "Hard 2 Handle" Nguyen (2-1) entered the world of boxing by chance in late 2005, but since then the 34-year-old late-bloomer has built an incredible support team and focused herself on becoming a household name in women's boxing. Los Angeles' Broadway Gym is her second home, and she enjoys the history behind the old-time atmosphere. She often closes her eyes during workout sessions and pictures Muhammad Ali, who also practiced in the same space for some of the most memorable bouts in modern history.

This is an update for all of Demi's fans, friends, family, and designated supporters: After all that has been said, done, negotiated, argued about, and fought to get and keep... the time has come for me to get back in the ring and dominate. This will be my first fight with my promoter, Patrick Ortiz. Team Nguyen has been doing nothing but focusing and training for the road to WBC championship. This is not an easy dream to fulfill but honestly I have a gift for selecting the "hard road" in life. They say the hardest lessons and difficulties are the most rewarding. For now, I'm going to take their word on that! This fight on June, 21, 2007 at San Manuel Casino in California, will be the first of many regularly scheduled fights this year.

I want to take this time to say THANK YOU to everyone for all of your commitment, support, interest, love and friendship in welcoming and following my career

Sincerely,

Demi "Hard 2 Handle" Nguyen

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East Harlem's Edgar Satana returns to the ring, June 20th

DiBella Entertainment presents another installment of Broadway Boxing at the Grand Ballroom at Manhattan Center in New York City on June 20, headlined by knockout artist Jaidon Codrington (15-1-11 Ko's) vs. TBD in the 10 round super middleweight main event, in the last week, Omar Sheika (26-8-17 Ko's) has pulled out of the fight.

Edgar "El Chamaco" Santana (21-2-13 Ko's)of Spanish Harlem against another local product, Harrison Cuello (12-5-9 Ko's), of New York City, in a junior welterweight 10-round fashionable affair.

"El Chamaco's" blog stated "He took a break this past Saturday from training and set up shop in his neighborhood to meet and sign autographs at the 116st Street Festival in Spanish Harlem".

"On Sunday, Santana marched with U.S. Congressman Jose Serrano of The Bronx and his son NY State Senator Jose Serrano Jr. of East Harlem down 5th Ave in NYC celebrating the 50th National Puerto Rican Day Parade".

"This is one of the best main events since the inception of Broadway Boxing three years ago," said DBE president Lou DiBella. "It's a superb action fight with much on the line for both fighters".

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Jaidon "The Don" Codrington's opponent pulls out, Will a new opponent step up?

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DiBella Entertainment presents another installment of Broadway Boxing at the Grand Ballroom at Manhattan Center in New York City on June 20, headlined by knockout artist Jaidon "The Don" Codrington (15-1-11 Ko's) vs. TBD in hopefully a 10 round super middleweight main event, in the last past week, Omar Sheika (26-8-17 Ko's) has pulled out of the fight.

Jaidon Codrington, of Connecticut, made time to check out the other half of the infamous boxing duo, the "Chin Checker" Curtis "Showtime " Stevens bout with Andre Dirrell this past weekend at the Mohegan Sun. When asked whether or not he had an opponent for his up and coming fight card was "Im not sure, but I hope so, I'll be there and ready for whoever".

SecondsOut Radio: Ricky Hatton, Paulie Malignaggi & Keisha Morrisey reports

SecondsOut Radio: Ricky Hatton, Paulie Malignaggi, Keisha Morrisey reports

SecondsOut Radio with Eddie Goldman

On this week's edition of SecondsOut Radio, host Eddie Goldman focuses on boxing's talent-rich but chaotic 140-pound division.

There are five fighters who currently hold more-or-less major world titles in this division: WBC champ Junior Witter of the UK, WBA champ Souleymane M'baye of France, new IBF champ Paulie Malignaggi of the US, WBO champ Ricardo Torres of Colombia, and
Ricky Hatton of the UK who holds The Ring magazine's belt and is considered the linear champion by some.

This past Saturday night, June 16, Malignaggi (32-1, 5 KOs) took a 12-round shutout decision over Lovemore N'dou (45-9-1, 30 KOs) at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., to capture his belt.

This coming Saturday night, June 23, Hatton (42-0, 30 KOs) faces former lightweight champ Jose Luis Castillo (55-7-1, 47 KOs) in a 12-round fight at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

First, we get a report from Keisha Morrisey of Bloodline Boxing Entertainment who covered the Mohegan Sun show from ringside. We discuss Malignaggi's victory over N'dou, the disappointing televised co-feature between Andre Dirrell and Curtis Stevens, and some of the young prospects on the non-televised undercard whose performances were noteworthy and entertained the fans.

We next speak with the new IBF 140-pound champ, Paulie Malignaggi, to get his take on what is undoubtedly the biggest victory of his pro career.

And we speak with the man everyone seems to be gunning for in this division, Ricky Hatton, about how he is approaching this fight with Jose Luis Castillo.

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Figueroa signs with LoNano

Figueroa signs with LoNano

Light welterweight prospect Frankie "El Gato" Figueroa has signed an exclusive managerial contract with Sal LoNano, president of S&L Boxing, it was announced today.

(Frankie "El Gato" Figueroa)



Figueroa (16-2-12 Ko's), fighting out of the Bronx (NY), is the reigning WBC International Mundo Hispano welterweight and New York State light welterweight champion। He has won eight in a row, six by knockout, including a four-round stoppage against Ilidio Julio (35-10-1 Ko) in his last fight on April 13.

(Frankie Figueroa's battle at Madison Square Garden)



LoNano has managed "Irish" Micky Ward and handles another New York light welterweight, Paulie "The Magic Man" Malignaggi, who fights tomorrow night for the IBF title against defending champion Lovemore N'dou at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut.

(Luis Rivera, the Seeno Group, Frankie Figueroa and Paulie Malignaggi)



"Frankie has a lot of heart and that's the type of fighter I like to work with," LoNano said. "Nobody was working with him, other than his promoter, and he contacted me to manage him because of my boxing experience with Micky and Paulie. I saw how he fights with so much heart and I believe that he will be a world champion someday."

(Frankie Figueroa and Promoters The Seeno Group after "El Gato's" Victory at MSG)