Giovanni Lorenzo: “I Want to fight Taylor to get back my #1 ranking”

Giovanni Lorenzo

LORENZO: “I WANT TO FIGHT TAYLOR TO GET BACK MY #1 RANKING”

Undefeated middleweight would like to serve as Taylor opponent for ex-champ’s rumored interim bout prior to Pavlik rematch

Undefeated WBC #2 middleweight contender Giovanni Lorenzo has informed his promoter Main Events that he would like to challenge recently installed WBC #1 challenger Jermain Taylor, it was announced by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva. In its latest rankings the WBC dropped Lorenzo to #2 and installed Taylor in the #1 spot.

Eddie Goldman and Kathy Duva


“Jermain has been a great champion and I don’t have a problem with the WBC installing him at #1,” said Lorenzo. “He beat Hopkins twice and beat Winky Wright so he has earned that respect. However, I have heard that he is considering taking an interim bout before fighting the Pavlik rematch. If that’s true I want to be his opponent because I’d like the opportunity to earn back my number one ranking and become Pavlik’s mandatory.”

“We have already reached out for DiBella Entertainment and HBO to see if Taylor would be interested in facing Lorenzo in a WBC title eliminator should he decide to take an interim fight prior to exercising his right to a Pavlik rematch,” said Duva. “Giovanni is eager for the showdown and for the right to earn an eventual shot against the recognized middleweight champion Pavlik.”

Lorenzo (25-0, 17 KO’s) has won his last seven bouts by knockout. The 27-year-old Washington Heights, NY resident by way of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic is a heavy-handed boxer who has stopped 14 opponents within the first three rounds.

Giovanni Lorenzo and Jerson Ravelo, A past season "Contenders" the series, winner.

Extell Wall Street Boxing Charity Championships

Extell Wall Street Boxing Charity Championships a black tie affair at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York took place Thursday November 1, 2007. The Wall Street, battle of boxers charity event, was hosted by Bert Sugar, celebrated boxing expert and pundit and Eric Bolling, NYMEX veteran and television personality.

Iran Barkley and Bert Sugar, MC of the event.


Extell Development Company, the title sponsors of the black tie boxing affair is challenging the most competitive, top Wall Street executives to get in the ring and fight in a series to benefit their favorite New York charities. The fighters have all come from New York's financial services industry, including representatives from Goldman Sach's, Bear Stearns, JP Morgan, Lehman Brothers and many other top Wall Street banks and trading firms. Eight Olympic style fights will be fought in three two-minute rounds and all fighters, who have each earned a USA Boxing amateur card, are weight class, age and skill matched. The training support has been provided by the Trinity Boxing Club.

Extell Wall Street Boxing Championship fight card (Partial listing)

Howard "The Destroyer" Crockett, 190 lbs. fighting for the "Prostate Cancer Foundation", defeated "Dangerous" Jay Neu fighting for "NYMEX Charitable Foundation."



Howard "The Destroyer" Crockett, a Sales Trainer in Finance and true boxing aficionado, Howard's passion for the sport has surpassed only by his passion for teaching. Howard has mentored inner city kids for a number of years and takes great pride in his involvement in community driven efforts. Howard's motto "They won't see the left, until the right hand hit'em."

Howard Crockett and trainer


Jarvis "The Expected Loss" Buckman, 170 lbs. fighting for "Say Yes to Education", defeated Austin "The Harlem Hitman" Smith, fighting for "Tuesday's Children."

Jarvis "The Expected Loss" Buckman, Curtis Jackson and Robert "Baby Faced Assassin" Bryant.


Jarvis "The Expected Loss" Buckman, a Vice President in Financial Sales, has no previous boxing experience, Buckman says he's "always wanted to learn." A fan of the sport from his early days, he says "when Mike Tyson lost I was devastated." He has been fighting ever since he was a kid, "being little" meant he had to protect himself. He parlayed that fighting nature into a wrestling career that spanned from middle school to his sophomore year at Columbia. He's confident his fighting skills will translate across disciplines. Both boxing and wrestling require "being comfortable with being really physical", Discipline he stresses, is also key in both. "The guy who has the best discipline tends to win."

Robert "Baby Faced Assassin" Bryant, 158 lbs. fighting for Hedge Funds Care, defeated R.David "Minister of Pain" Smith, fighting for "Say Yes to Education."

Robert "Baby Faced Assassin" Bryant, an Associate in Finance, was dubbed the "Baby- Faced Assassin" by popular vote of his colleagues. "I don't know it was on the list." Nevertheless, he thinks that being one of the youngest men in the championship along with the "quickness" he learned playing basketball will give him an advantage.

Over 700 guest attended, the gala dinner event to watch their colleagues. The menu's entrees and desserts included, First Course; Pete of Eggplant, Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato, Mixed of Greens, Semolina- Raisin Crisps, Entree; Sliced Tenderlion of Beef, Veal- Pepper Jus, Roasted Gold Potatoes and Haricots Vert, and for Dessert; Spiced Ginger Cake Doughnuts, Chocolate Glaze, Candied Ginger, Guinness Ice Cream In Paper cups. Tables for the main event to discover Wall Street's pugilist, at $10,000each sold out. The event is being produced by Doubledown Media, publisher of Trader Monthly and Dealmaker Magazine, additional sponsors on the night of the event included Maybach/ Merced-Benz, Imperia Vodka, Heineken, Piper Champagne, Vitesse, Volvic, Zino Platinum, Flight Partners and Elite Flat-Rate Movers. The live auction items included; an exotic car driving tour for the day, fighter pilot for the day at the Bellaggio & Casino experience for two days in Las Vegas, 2008 Masters Weekend Final Rounds Hospitality Package, NCAA Men's Final Four Package, 2008 Kentucky Derby VIP Package, and Two ringside tickets to Miguel Cotto vs Shane Mosley November 10 2007, World Championship Bout at Madison Square Garden.

The boxing dignitaries and guest judges included; Rich Schaffer, Chairman of the NYMEX, Cody Williard, Fox Business Advisor, Lou Duva, Gerry Cooney, John Oden, Magnus Greaves, Lou Savarese, Emile Griffith and Iran Barkley.


Emile Griffith and Sade Murdoch


Keisha and Gerry Cooney


Iran Barkley and Guest

Celebrity Guest Sitings

Junior Jones and Sparkle Lee


Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin


Keisha and former baseball player


For more information go to www.WallStreetBoxing.com

Relentless Ronica Jeffrey "Sweet Trouble", signs with Boxing Manager David Selwyn

Relentless Ronica Jeffrey "Sweet Trouble"

Relentless Ronica Jeffrey "Sweet Trouble"
by David Pambianchi

Ranked the #1 U.S. National Amateur Champion at 125lbs., Ronica Jeffrey Starbursts onto the professional scene and agrees to sign up with Manager David Selwyn, and noted cut-man and boxing advisor "Big George Mitchell."

Proud Trainer Mike Smith spells it out, "I trained a lot of fighters over the years, but Ronica is special. She has the total package, speed, power, heart, and most of all an incredible work ethic. She showed her mettle in her first New York City Golden Gloves tournament when she defeated media darling Maureen Shea by 5-0 decision."

Some of her accomplishments:

3 time NYC Golden Gloves Champion

National PAL Champion

2 time Metro Champion

2 time Empire State Game Champion

Competed in the Pan Am games and world championships

USA team member

Also managed by Mr. Selwyn, Title contender Eileen Olszewski states, "She has a lot of talent and has what it takes to become a World Champion."

4 division World Champion Iran Barkley observes, "I've seen this girl in the Golden Gloves. She's really got the goods."

And after hearing that Ronica's family hails from Trinidad and Grenada, Boxing's Hall of Fame Emile Griffith asks, "Another champ from the Caribbean? Just like me, ha ha," he laughs. Planning ahead, Ronica recently received a Ring 8 Scholarship to Wood Tobe-Coburn Institute where she can prepare for a medical career preferably in Pediatrics. As she simply puts, "I love kids."


Outside the ring, friendly, humorous and personable, she enjoys autumn colors and cool afternoons, but dreads the cold New York winters. Despite frozen fingers on the coldest Brooklyn night, her smile still casts Grenada sunshine all around. But "Watch out!" when the bell sounds, she turns up the Caribbean heat. Her new manager points out, "When it's time to get busy, she's all business."

Contact manager David Selwyn: Boxingkid@aol.com

DBE Head, Lou DiBella to Produce Major Motion Picture

Lou DiBella



***DBE Head, Lou DiBella to Produce Major Motion Picture***

New York, NY, DiBella Entertainment President Lou DiBella will produce a motion picture entitled “Love Ranch” which will begin filming in Albuquerque, New Mexico in late January. The drama will tell the story of a couple who opened the first legal brothel in Nevada and how their relationship is put to the test when infidelity becomes involved. The work is inspired by the story of Joe and Sally Conforte, owners of the Mustang Ranch in Reno, Nevada. Professional boxer Oscar Bonavena was shot dead at the ranch in 1976 after it was suspected he had an affair with Sally.

“I am extremely excited to be a part of this movie. Many people know me as a boxing promoter but film is something I have always wanted to be involved in”, said DiBella.

The film will star Academy Award winner Helen Mirren and legendary actor Joe Pesci. Taylor Hackford will be a producer and the director. The renowned director has directed famous films including “An Officer and a Gentleman”, “The Devil’s Advocate”, and his most recent work, “Ray”. Other producers include David Bergstein and Marty Katz. Mark Jacobson, a close friend of DiBella, whose New York magazine article formed the basis for “American Gangster”, wrote the screenplay.

“This will be a fun project. Having the opportunity to work with a friend in Mark, world class actors in Helen Mirren and Joe Pesci and a director like Taylor Hackford is really something I am looking forward to”, said the promoter.

This will not be the first time DiBella will be involved in a movie. DBE launched DBE Productions several years ago. The production department of DBE produced a documentary on IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Paulie Malignaggi’s rise to a title fight entitled “Magic Man”. The rough cut of the film won the Audience Award at the 2007 Hoboken International Film Festival. The film has recently been completed and will be released in late winter or early spring. DiBella had a role playing himself in the sixth and final installment of the Rocky movies, “Rocky Balboa”, which was released in 2006.

Paulie Malignaggi and Buddy McGirt.

BLACK NEW YORKER’S FOR GIULIANI TO DELIVER 25%

Gary James and Rudolph Giuliani

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October 29, 2007 Contact person: Gary James 212.281.8457
www.garyjames.info email: garyjamesusa@netscape.net

BLACK NEW YORKER’S FOR GIULIANI TO DELIVER 25%

“The absolute predictability of the Black American vote has rendered the Black community a political weakling among all other ethnic and political minorities. Black elected officials out number politicians of all other ethnic and political minorities yet Black Americans have comparatively no political leverage.”

This was the mantra articulated by Gary James, a longtime political organizer, analyst and author, during a booking signing event at the Barnes & Nobel bookstore located at Co-Op in the Bronx on Thursday September 27, 2007. The event was sponsored by a local health and fitness group comprised of women entrepreneurs.

Following his animated presentation critiquing Black political leadership and the efficacy of political correctness and traditional civil rights tactics, James discussed his intention to volunteer to help the Giuliani campaign in the February primary and November 2008 general election, should he prevail.

James said, “In the framework of Black New Yorker’s for Giuliani we will promote the need to develop ‘political leverage’ and work to deliver 25% of the Black vote in the general election. In the meantime we will we work on his behalf to win the GOP primary election on February 5, 2007.”

James continued, “25% of the Black vote going to the GOP candidate will unequivocally establish that the Black vote is now ‘unpredictable’ thereby establishing a degree of political leverage. A 25% walk-out by Black voters from the Democratic Party will constitute a paradigm shift that will move the Black community beyond the political stagnation that is the result of a failing Black political leadership orthodoxy.”

“Hopefully, we Black folk have learned that electoral politics embodies advancing the permanent interests of the community, and is not a fraternity of partisan friends verses racist enemies. We must not forget the political lessons of the 1960’s, which includes infiltrating adversary political forces from within as well strategic and tactical applications from without the process in order to achieve meaningful political and economic remediation.”

During the Q & A period, the point was mentioned to James that the Republican Party has a poor record with Black voters in general. In addition, the numerical advantage of Democrats in New York may constitute a mission impossible. This problem would be compounded should Mayor Giuliani be the Republican Party nominee in view of his record in the Black community, which is perceived as racist.

“The task for the GOP in New York is tough, but victory is not unprecedented. My organization helped President Reagan carry New York in 1984, during his re-election campaign. And Calvin Coolidge carried the state in 1924. As for Giuliani’s baggage with the Black community, I suspect that we may have substantially moved beyond the limitations of personally politics, and the racialized political paradigm. Whether we like a candidate or not, or whether he/she did this or that may not be politically irrelevant in 21st century black power politics. The real-time question is to what extent you are politically organized as a community to require the elected official to respond to your interests, who ever they are, and where ever they stand in the power equation. It’s about ‘how to’ be successful in accessing and sustaining political leverage.” James concluded.

Eracism, Author of the book Gary James.


For information: www.garyjames.info or email garyjamesusa@netscape.net

Eddie Goldman Named Boxing Correspondent for Joey Reynolds Show

Eddie Goldman Named Boxing Correspondent for Joey Reynolds Show

Eddie Goldman has been named the boxing correspondent for the "JoeyReynolds Show", a national radio broadcast in New York on WOR 710 AM and on 100 other stations via the WOR Network. These duties will include coming on the show prior to major fights, especially those in the New York area, to discuss them with Joey, as well as the overall state of the sweet science.
Eddie Goldman and Miguel Cotto.

"Joey Reynolds is a major fan of Eddie's," said Myra Chanin, booking producer and on-air personality for the show. "He finds Eddie's commentaries, interviews, and boxing connections outstanding, and feels he adds a great deal to the sports aspects and general intellectual content of the 'Joey Reynolds Show'." Added Joey, "I hope to win some more fights with you on the air."
Eddie Goldman and Bernard Hopkins.

Eddie said, "This is another great opportunity for me to build interest in boxing while at the same time offering critical analysis about the many problems in the sport. I will also be continuing all my other many activities in the media, especially covering the combat sports." The "Joey Reynolds Show" airs live beginning at midnight ET and runsto 5 AM ET Monday through Friday. You can also listen to the "Joey Reynolds Show" online. For more information on the show's webcast, go to http://www.wor710.com/.
Eddie Goldman and Samuel Peter.

FEDOR EMELIANENKO – MOST SOUGHT AFTER FIGHTER IN MMA HISTORY FORGOES UFC TO SIGN WITH UPSTART ORGANIZATION

FEDOR EMELIANENKO – MOST SOUGHT AFTER FIGHTER IN MMA HISTORY FORGOES UFC TO SIGN WITH UPSTART ORGANIZATION and Will Announce Future Plans in His First Visit to NYC.

Fedor Emelianenko, the most sought after MMA fighter in the world with a record of 26-1 with one no-contest, will be in New York City for the first time to announce his decision on which professional fighting organization he will join. Fedor, as he is known by the millions of MMA fans, has been heavily recruited by UFC, Mark Cuban and Bodog amongst others. Fedor is recognized as the best and most feared MMA fighter on the planet.

Fedor Emelianenko.

The skyrocketing popularity of MMA fighting has made it one of the world’s fastest growing sporting attractions. With pay-per-view events routinely approaching one million buys, this new MMA entity, headlined by the sports most well known figure, looks to become an instant player in this burgeoning enterprise.

Executives of the Enterpriseand Fedor.


Eddie and Executive of the Enterprise.

Master P comes to Harlem Hue- man's, book store to promote new book "Guaranteed Success"

Percy (Master P) Miller


Percy (Master P) Miller, rap music pioneer, during a recent trip to Harlem, signed autographs and books, photographed with fans, and talked about the contents of his new book "Guaranteed Success." Master P, a reformed gangsta rapper is pioneering clean lyrics and testified at a congressional hearing on stereotypes and degradation in rap and hip hop. Master P and his actor rapper son Lil Romeo formed Miller Boyz, record label, and recently released an album "Hip Hop History", the album is profanity free. Master P, 40 the father of seven, who grew up in New Orleans housing projects, and once glorified ghetto life, and lyrics were littered with the use of obscenities, said "I am a businessman trying to prove that clean music sells...you can keep it real and keep it clean without the cussin'." "I'm concerned about the constant use of profanity. And it's time to clean up hip hop in order to preserve it for the next generation."

A Boxing Wedding event, Till ref do us part, Keisher "Fire" McCleod marries fellow fighter Darryl "Flaco" Wells, at Gleason's Gym

Bride to be Keisher "Fire" McLeod (1-13, 13 Break-ups)30 of Brooklyn New York and 3x New York Golden Glove Champion and Groom to be Darryl "Flaco" Wells (1-9, 9 Break- ups)35 of Harlem, and up an coming sensation, united in Gleasons boxing ring, Sunday October 14th 2007, at Gleason's Gym in Brooklyn New York, officiating the ceremony Supreme Court Justice Betty Williams. Gleasons Gym owner Bruce Silverglade, requested that the couple wed in the Gym, especially since both the pair and Judge Betty Williams all train there. The ring is the perfect place for them to start their life together, the couple agreed. "We were going to City Hall, and just elope." said the blushing bride, who also works at Gleasons Gym. McCleods and Wells, boxing Wedding event had the flair of a championship bout, extravagant entrances, the bridal party wore corner man jackets, with 150 guest ringside looking on. The bride and groom wore silky red and gold robes over wedding outfits, as they walked into the boxing ring, to exchange vows. The Boxing Wedding event's Cocktail hour and Dinner began at 5:00pm, and Ceremony took place at 7:00pm, the Party and reception immediately followed guest danced until midnight. The Music was provided by DJ Spins, the sound totally a mix of dance and old school classics, there were special guest performances by Hip Hop and R&B artist. The McCleod family and PortoBello restaurant, catered the fine cuisine, menu consisting of Caribbean and Italian. The three tier wedding cake, topped with a miniature boxing ring was a delightful treat for the guest. The boxing wedding event was a knockout!

Keisher "Fire" McCleod and Darryl "Flaco" Wells, The Bride and Groom.



The Wedding Party.



The Bride and Groom cut the cake.



The Wedding cake.



Keisher the Bride and the Bridesmaids, Teisher McCleod, Maid of Honor and Twin sister, Celestial Corridon, Vanessa Greco, Cara Castranova, and Gail Thompson.



Keisher "Fire" and her Dad take their final dance in the ring.



The Groom, unveils the garter from the Bride.



Female fighter Ronica Jeffries, caught the brides bouquet, along with bridesmaid and Keisher's Team free-form mate Cara Castranova.



Yuri Foreman and Wife attended the Boxing Wedding event at Gleason's Gym.



Sparkle Lee, Keisha Morrisey and Bernadette Robinson at Boxing Wedding event.



Keisha, bridal consultant and Keisher the Bride met up at Gleasons Gym to coordinate the Boxing Wedding event the night before.

Ibragimov vs. Holyfield, Two warriors collided in a battle for the world title!

IBRAGIMOV AND HOLYFIELD Hit the Hard Rockin New York City to promote title fight October 13th for the WBO Heavyweight title, in Moscow. Ibragimov vs. Holyfield, which is presented by Seminole Warriors Boxing, Golden Boy, Golden Grain Promotions, Main Events, Yuri Federov Sports Lab, Real Deal Promotions and Sampson Lewkowicz in association with Nafta Moskva and the Seminole Tribe of Florida was available to U.S. viewers through PAY-PER-VIEW.

Unbeaten WBO Heavyweight Champion Sultan Ibragimov stopped his challenger, legendary four-time heavyweight king Evander Holyfield, attempted to win a record fifth world heavyweight title by beating the undefeated Russian hero, in an historic heavyweight title fight.

World Boxing Cares Boxing Community Out reach

Gotham Comedy Club, New York City, World Boxing Cares is finally reaching out to the public with their first New York Event. It will be an evening of entertainment and outstanding comedy, where people from the boxing community will get to mingle with each other, as well as honor some of the well known people who've worked hard to make this dream come true. In addition to Jose Sulaiman, Don King and Gerry Cooney; Sean Connelly and Pat Russo from PAL will be honored, among others.

Jose Sulaiman at the WB cares events.


The WBC started this program as an outreach to children worldwide who are in hospitals, youth centers and orphanages. All of their 162 countries have been participating. Because of this effort, this year was the first time boxing was included in the All Africa Games, where a Youth Village was built and five hospitals were visited. According to Jill Diamond, WBCares Chair, no boxer has ever said no; everyone joins in.

Jose Sulaiman and Honorees.


The move to do good is alive and well in boxing. We all want to good something special in our lives, for many in boxing, it's helping children. Champions such as Emile Griffith and Iran Barkley, as well as rising stars such as Eileen Olszewski, Maureen Shea, Susazannah Warner, Jorge Teron and Edgar Santana, are just a few who will make presentations. Jill Diamond, about the program, "We get back so much more from the children then we give. They allow us to show the public who we really are; friends, families and parents."

Suszannah Warner, NABF title holder, Iran Barkley, Five time world champion, and Gary Stretch actor and former WBC International Super welterweight champion and WB cares Chair Jill Diamond.


Honoree Suszannah Warner, stablemate Jody-Ann and Luigi, trainer.


Jorge Teron, the professional fighter and Lil Brother Teron, the prodigal fighter.


Honoree Iran Barkley, and David Selwyn, manager of Iran and Eileen Olszewski.


Eileen Olszewski, female fighter and presenter.


The World Boxing Cares Boxing Community Out reach party at the Gotham Comedy Club evening of guest also included; Comedians from the Gotham comedy club for entertainment, host, Joey Reynolds of WOR 710 radio talk show, WBC Ambassador Chuck Williams, Pat Russo, PAL Citywide Director of Boxing, Sean Connelly, PAL's Director of Sports, John E. Oden, Founder JEO Boxing Scholars, and Author of "White collar boxing.", Robert Maldinich, Salvador Briman, Mr & Mrs Witherspoon, Lou DiBella, Arthur Mercante, Sparkle Lee, referee

Generations and History Spinks, Witherspoon, Butch Lewis and Iran Barkley at the WB cares event.


Spinks, guest, Butch Lewis and Faruk Muhammad, Heavyweight prospect.


Iran Barkley and Meldrick Taylor.


Keisha and Faruk Muhammad attend the WB cares event


Female Fighters Chika Nakamura, Jill Emery and Ann Marie Saccurato and Eddie Goldman, attend the WB cares event.


Omar Sheika and Monte Barrett attend the WB cares event.


Junior Jones attends the WB cares event, dapper as ever.


Comedian Macio,Guest and actor Chuck Zito, at the WB cares event.


Female Fighters Jill Emery, Belinda "Brown Sugar" Laracuente, Chika Nakamura, Melissa "Hurracan" Hernandez, Professional fighter Elvir Muriqi, and Eddie Goldman, attend the WB cares event.


Manfredo takes time out of his training schedule to attend the WB cares event.


Dmitriy Salita attends the WB cares event.


Keisha and female fighter Alicia "Slick" Ashley attends the WB cares event.