MALIGNAGGI vs. NGOUDJO January 5, 2008

MALIGNAGGI vs. NGOUDJO, Airing LIVE On SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING
At Bally’s Atlantic City, January 5, 2008

DiBella Entertainment in association with Groupe Yvon Michel, To Promote the First Big Fight of 2008

New York, NY -- Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi (23-1, 5 KO’s) will take on IBF mandatory challenger Herman Ngoudjo (16-1, 9 KO’s) for Malignaggi’s IBF Junior Welterweight Title on January 5, 2008. The bout will take place at Bally’s Main Ballroom in Atlantic City and will be televised LIVE on Showtime Championship Boxing with coverage beginning at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi


Malignaggi last fought at Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino on June 16 where he scored a 12 round unanimous decision over Lovemore Ndou (45-9-1, 30 KO’s) to win the IBF Junior Welterweight Title. “I am looking to start the New Year off right with a win over a tough competitor in Ngoudjo”, said Malignaggi. “I want to fight the best competition and prove that there is no one better than Paulie Malignaggi in the Junior Welterweight division. I know I have to train through the holidays and that’s always tough, but I plan on making up for it by making Herman Ngoudjo my own personal Christmas tree and lighting his ass up on January 5th.”

Ngoudjo most recently defeated Randall Bailey (35-6, 32 KO’s) to earn the mandatory shot against Malignaggi. The Montreal resident lost a controversial split decision to Jose Luis Castillo (56-8-1, 48 KO’s) in January of this year. “On January 5th, I will fulfill my dream to become world champion! I will be the first champion ever born in Cameroon”, said Ngoudjo. “Paul Malignaggi can run all over the ring but he can’t hide. He has no respect for me, but after our fight, he will be begging me for a rematch!”

Promoter Lou DiBella is extremely excited for the first battle of 2008. “Paulie has been underestimated his whole career and this fight will give him another chance to prove that he’s an elite champion”, said DiBella. “Herman Ngoudjo is a worthy number one contender who could have easily been given a decision against Jose Luis Castillo.”

Paulie Malignaggi talks to Aaron Braunstein.



Ngoudjo promoter Yvon Michel is happy to showcase his fighter to a worldwide audience. “We are thrilled to be associated with Lou DiBella for this event”, said Michel. “We also wish to thank Showtime for launching their 2008 season with this very promising fight. We have a lot of respect for the IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Paul Malignaggi but the time has come for Canadian Herman Ngoudjo.”

Paulie takes time out to photograph with fans.

Miguel Cotto defeats "SUGAR" Shane Mosley, Vetereans Day Parade an option, for Cotto....

Promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Top Rank, in association with Madison Square Garden, Cotto vs. Mosley took place Saturday, November 10, at the Mecca of Boxing Madison Square Garden. 17,135 in attendance watched, undefeated WBA welterweight champion Miguel Cotto, now (31-0, 25 KOs), from Puerto Rico, defeat four-time world champion "SUGAR" Shane Mosley, (44-5-1, 37 KOs) from Pomona, Calif., in their world welterweight championship fight. 3.8 million tuned in to the Cotto vs. Mosley pay-per-view telecast.

Miguel Cotto before he departs the post press conference.




"Sugar" Shane Mosley, exits the ring after his loss to Miguel Cotto.




Cotto vs. Mosley, The Under-card

Margarito vs. Johnson

Antonio Margarito (35-5-24, KOs) of Torrance California defeated, Golden Johnson (25-7-3, KOs) of Houston Texas. Antonio Margarito wants another title shot,Margarito turned down the opportunity to fight Cotto at the Garden back in June, instead Margarito vs Williams was scheduled. Williams defeated Margarito.

Antonio Margarito after his defeat of Golden Johnson.


Casamayor vs. Cruz

Joel Casamayor now (35-3-1, 21 KOs) of Guatemala, Cuba in a scheduled 12 round WBC Interim Lightweight Championship defeated Jose A.Santa Cruz (25-3, 14 KOs) of Michoacan, Mexico.

Joel Casamayor and Manager, display the belts at the BB King's, press conference.


Joel Casamayor and Jose A. Santa Cruz, in the ring.


Jose A. Santa Cruz exits the ring after his loss to Joel Casamayor.


Anderson vs. Thomas

Michael Anderson now (1-0) of Newark, New Jersey, in a pro debut defeated Olade Thomas now (1-3), of Brooklyn, New York, the referee stopped the contest in round 1 of a scheduled 4 rounds. Michael Anderson is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions.

Michael Anderson and Shane Mosley


Michael Anderson and trainer, Elliot Ness.


Rojas vs. Diaz

Jesus Rojas now (10-0-7 KOs) of Puerto Rico, defeated Carlos Diaz now (9-11-4-7 KOs) of Tampa Florida, the referee stopped the contest.


Vargas vs. Mullis

Ronney Vargas now (4-0-2 KOs) of the Bronx, defeated Bryan Mullis now (4-2-1-2, KOs)of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Ronney Vargas after his victory.


Cotto vs. Mosley, and the Stars

Celebrity sitings for Cotto vs. Mosley included Shaquille O'Neal, several members of the The Knicks and the Wizards, Roy Jones Jr., Felix "Tito" Trinidad, Michael Bivins, of New Edition, and rap artist Duh of "Lords of the under ground" rap group. Recording artist Tank, sang the "National Anthem".

Andre Berto and Gary "Kid" Starks attend Cotto vs. Mosley


Keisha and Larenz Tate, actor atttend Cotto vs. Mosley.


Hector Camacho, the legend atttend Cotto vs. Mosley


Keisha and Rampage, MMA Fighter attend Cotto vs. Mosley


The Cotto vs. Mosley Post Press Conference

Cotto address the media immediately following the fight victory.


"Sugar" Shane Mosley address the media after his loss to Cotto.


Miguel Cotto and Bob Arum


"Sugar" Shane Mosley and Jack Mosley, address the media at the post press conference.


Oscar De La Hoya and Shane Mosley Jr., attend the post press conference.


The Media Press Conference at BB Kings In New York City

Miguel Cotto and "Sugar" Shane Mosley face-off at press conference.


Bob Arum, Miguel Cotto, Jack Mosley, Shane Mosley, Oscar De La Hoya


Cotto, Mosley and Oscar De La Hoya


Bernard Hopkins address the media at the press conference.


Shane exits New York City press conference at BB Kings.


Miguel Cotto OPEN MEDIA WORKOUT

NEW YORK, NY (November 5) Undefeated WBA welterweight champion MIGUEL COTTO will host his ONLY open media workout. Cotto is in his final days of working out in preparation for the four-bout pay-per-view extravaganza headlined by Cotto's world title defense against three-division world champion Sugar Shane Mosley in a battle of legendary superstars. Cotto will be joined by Hall of Fame promoter BOB ARUM.

Cotto (30-0, 25 KOs), from Caguas, Puerto Rico, has headlined at the ˜Mecca of Boxing on the eve of New York's annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade the last three years. On June 9, in front of a capacity crowd of over 20,600, Cotto, 27, knocked out two-division world champion Zab Judah to retain his title and improve his record at The Garden to 31-0, 26 KOs.

Cotto vs Judah face-off, earlier this year at Madison Square Garden, press conference and weigh- ins.


Miguel Cotto at Kingsway Gym, Open Media Workout


Cotto sweats.


Cotto is swift.


Cotto workout on the treadmill.


Cotto and Nettles Nasir, trainer.


Cotto and Fighting Sensation, Yaskushima of Kingsway Gym.



"Sugar" Shane Mosley OPEN MEDIA WORKOUT

New York, NY (November 6) at Kingsway Gym.

Shane Mosley arrives at the media workout session.


"Sugar" Shane Mosley and Jack Mosley in the ring.


"Sugar" Shane Mosley


Jack Mosley laces, "Sugar" Shane Mosley.


"Sugar" Shane Mosley


"Sugar" Shane Mosley hit the bags.


The Mosley trio, "Sugar" Shane Mosley Shane Jr., and Jack Mosley.


Sean Daughtry, former fighter and currently employed in global private investments and Cassius, legendary trainer and cornerman for "Sugar" Shane Mosley, at Kingsway Boxing Gym.



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1 West 28th Street (at 5th Avenue)
New York, NY 10001

Keisha and Ms. Kay Operator and Owner Kingsway Gym.

***DBE Signs Junior Middleweight Sergio Martinez***

***DBE Signs Junior Middleweight Sergio Martinez***

New York, NY November 12—DiBella Entertainment has added to its roster today, signing talented Junior Middleweight Sergio Martinez (40-1-1, 21 KO’s). The southpaw has fought all over Europe and South America in his 10 year career. Martinez has fought twice in the United States, most recently earlier this year in Houston where he knocked out Saul Roman (27-4, 24 KO’s) in the fourth round of a twelve round WBC Light Middleweight Title Eliminator. On November 2, Roman defeated one of the division’s established stars, Kassim Ouma (25-4-1, 15 KO’s).

His first U.S. fight came seven years ago in Las Vegas, where an inexperienced Martinez battled superstar Antonio Margarito. Despite losing the hotly contested bout by knockout, Martinez showed his toughness and potential. He has won an impressive twenty-four fights in a row.

“I am very excited with this signing of an international star in Sergio Martinez,” said DBE president Lou DiBella. “He is a phenomenal boxer who packs a serious punch. I am happy to be promoting a major player in the 154 pound division under my banner.”

“DiBella Entertainment is proud to be working with world renowned international matchmaker Sampson Lewkowicz who assisted us in making the deal to sign Sergio,” said the DBE head. “Sampson is one of the true stand-up individuals in the sport and one of the best minds in the boxing world.”

Martinez, who resides in Madrid, Spain, will surely be showcased more on American soil after signing with DiBella Entertainment. “Being a part of DBE, Sergio will have a wealth of opportunities and will finally be recognized by the boxing world,” said DiBella. “I am enthusiastic to begin working with Sergio, his manager Ricardo Sanchez Atocha, and the rest of Team Martinez. He can be a champion.”

Contact: Mike Moriarty, DiBella Entertainment
212-947-2577
mikem@dbe1.com

Undefeated Joe Calzaghe the WBO & Ring Super Middleweight Champion defeats Mikkel Kessler the Undefeated and Undisputed

Elite fighter Joe Calzaghe (44-0-32 KOs) now, from Newbridge, Wales, in arguably the biggest world title unification fight between non heavyweights stepped into the ring and stopped the WBA and WBC counterpart, Mikkel Kessler (39-1-29 KOs) now, from Copenhagen Denmark, to determine the undisputed world championship. HBO's World Championship Boxing broadcast, televised the fight live to the US market. Promoted by Frank Warren in association with International Entertainment, the Calzaghe vs. Kessler world title unification took place Saturday November 3, at the Millenium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, in front of a crowd of 40,000 plus spectators.

Jerson Ravelo, former star and winner of the "Contenders" and Joe Calzaghe at the Manfredo vs. Calzaghe Press Conference.

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.