A pair of young lightweight prospects battling to get to the next level, Verquan “The Show” Kimbrough and Jason “The American Boy” Litzau, have been added to the August 15th “Hook City” pay per view event in a 10-round Special Attraction.
The “Hook City” pay-per-view show, headlined by two of the best left-hook punchers in boxing, 8-time world boxing champion Roy “Captain Hook” Jones, Jr. (53-5, 39 KOs) and former 2-time super middleweight title-holder Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy (25-2, 17 KOs, will air live from the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi.
The “Hook City” pay-per-view show, presented by Square Ring Promotions in association with Left Hook Promotions and Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, is being distributed by Square Ring Promotions, Inc. at 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT in the United States on cable and satellite via iNDemand, TVN, DirecTV and Dish Network for a suggested retail price of $34.95, as well as on Super Channel in Canada.
Kimbrough (21-1-2, 7 KOs), 26, has a rich amateur pedigree, highlighted by his gold medal performance in the 2002 U.S. Nationals (AAU) Championships as a lightweight, the same tournament and weight class that produced champions such as Aaron Pryor, Pernell Whitaker, Oscar de la Hoya, Shane Mosley and a host of other world champions.
A member of the Roy Jones, Jr.-owned Square Ring Promotions stable, Verquan at one time held several titles, including IBA, NABA, NABC Americas, IBC Americas, and West Virginia State. A slick, consummate boxer from Pittsburgh, Kimbrough is looking forward to his fight against Litzau, who has already challenged for the IBF featherweight crown.
“I feel very good about fighting on this show because it’ll be my first time on pay per view,” he said from training camp. “I’m eager, especially where I’ll be fighting on the same card at Roy Jones, Jr. The fight itself will be exciting and is a big step for me. I look forward to getting in the ring with an elite athlete and putting on a great exhibition.
“I’ve watched a lot of Roy’s fights and what I like most about him is what he brings to the table. He’s a great champion who is also a promoter. There’s an edge with him because he’s still a fighter, unlike most other promoters. I signed with him because I liked him and his team the most. They are all very ethical individuals who are united in their efforts. My word is my bond, let the cards fall where they may, and they’re like that, too. I’m enjoying training with Roy at camp. I know what to expect from him -- when it’s time for business or to play. You can see it in his eyes. He jokes when it’s play time, but he’s all business in the gym.”
Litzau (24-2, 20 KOs), fighting out of St. Paul (MN), already had a taste of competing at the next level, losing an IBF featherweight title fight 1 ½ years ago to Robert Guerrero. The 26-year-old Litzau is a flashy fighter who also had an impressive amateur career, posting a reported 125-10 career, including top honors in the National Silver Gloves Championship, and later earning a spot on the 2001 U.S. National Boxing Team.
“Fighting him is going to be a little awkward for me because he’s so tall (5’ 10”),” the 5’ 5” Kimbrough noted. “We both started boxing when we were young and are good athletes and competitors. He is the toughest opponent of my career. We’re at the level where the fight’s going to come down to who is more mentally and physically capable of getting to the next level. I’ve developed my skills where I can fight well against anything brought to the table. I guarantee that I’ll have the answers for anything he brings into the ring.
“I think it’ll come down to the stronger, more focused fighter that night. I expect a tough fight and I’m up to the challenge. I’m looking forward not only to the fight, but winning. I think this will be the biggest win on my resume. I don’t look too far ahead, career-wise; I leave that up to Roy and Square Ring, whether my next fight will be for any type of title or at the next level of competition. My job is to compete to the best of my ability.”
Australian import Danny “Green Machine” Green (26-3, 23 KOs) takes on South American champion Julio Cesar “La Furia” Dominguez (20-4-1, 14 KOs) in the 12-round co-feature for the vacant IBO cruiserweight championship.
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Monday, August 3, 2009
Bradley Defends WBO Strap With Controvercial Victory Over Campbell On SHOWTIME
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif- Timothy Bradley (25-0, 11 KOs) retained his World Boxing Organization (WBO) Junior Welterweight title with a highly controversial third round TKO over Nate Campbell (33-6-1, 25 KOs) on Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast from the California desert.
Referee David Mendoza ruled that a Bradley punch, not an accidental head butt, in the third round caused a cut and damage to Campbell’s vision that forced the ringside physician to halt the contest on the advice of Campbell’s corner before the start of round four.
In the SHOWTIME® co-feature, young gun Devon Alexander (19-0, 11 KOs) outworked Junior Witter (37-3-2, 22 KOs) to win the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) Super Lightweight (140-pound) Championship by TKO after Witter quit on his stool after eight rounds.
The evening was promoted by Gary Shaw Productions and Thompson Boxing Promotions in association with Don King Productions and Agua Caliente Casino • Resort • Spa.
Bradley, of neighboring Palm Springs, Calif., was the overwhelming house favorite with his fans cheering wildly for him and booing his Jacksonville, Fla., opponent. Both fighters came out strong in the first round landing punches and pressing the action. In the third, after an accidental clash of heads, Campbell signaled to Mendoza to acknowledge the mishap as Bradley unleashed a fury of punches before the bell.
Campbell returned to his corner with blood surrounding his eye and was heard saying, “I can’t see, I can’t see. My eye is blind. I have spots in my eye.”
Ringside physicians could not allow the bout to continue and Campbell offered no protest as the fight was called.
When the decision was announced—a TKO victory for Bradley, rather than a No Contest—heated arguments ensued from Campbell, his camp and promoter Don King.
Campbell told SHOWTIME reporter Jim Gray, with Bradley standing close by, “Of all the fighters in boxing, I am the only one who has fought anyone you put in front of me and I never complained about a decision. The camera caught it and the ref said it was a head butt. He never hurt me with nothing. I’m not mad with Tim. He did his job but this is wrong. I shouldn’t have that TKO on my record. It’s wrong.”
To Bradley, Campbell said, “Be fair. Be honest (about the decision). It’s about what is right and what is wrong.”
Mendoza stood by his decision, explaining to Gray, “They both were head butting each other as they were fighting and after that last head butt, Bradley threw a punch and that is when he started bleeding. The blood didn’t start coming out until the punch. The last thing I saw before the blood started coming out was a punch and I have to go with a punch.”
When it was Bradley’s turn to talk, he said, “I don’t know, I was just in there fighting. I felt our heads collide and I see him get a cut. But I attacked and the ref was doing his job. I don’t know what’s going on. I’m here doing my job taking care of my business in the ring. It’s not my job and not my problem. It didn’t even matter. He was going to get beat tonight anyway. As the rounds kept going on, he was getting older and older.”
In the co-feature, Alexander, of St. Louis, Mo., was able to withstand and eventually conquer the unorthodox fighting style of England’s Witter. Witter, who kept switching stances and throwing wild shots, wasn’t able to hurt Alexander who kept moving forward. After the eighth round Witter walked over to Alexander and told him and his corner that he could not go on.
After the fight Witter explained, “My elbow went in the fourth round and basically I couldn’t keep him off with one hand. I battled through for a few rounds. I kept switching, which was working to an extent, but I couldn’t box the way I wanted to. I didn’t feel good. I didn’t feel good at all.”
When asked if the decision was his or came from his corner, “It was a mutual agreement. We decided to let this one go. As much as I wanted to do it, I just wasn’t able to. It’s not that I wanted to quit, I wanted to win. I think it was a close fight.”
Witter was down 80-72 twice and 79-73 on the official judges scorecards.
Witter followed by saying this would not be his last fight but that he just needed to get with his promoter and trainers and decide what the next move will be.
An extremely emotional Alexander was humbled by the win and remembered his father who passed away when he was a teenager. He said, “This feels good, baby. This is to my dad. I got it now. I got it. I train hard everyday. I didn’t miss a day at the gym when I was an amateur and I stay dedicated through my professional career. Now, I have the green belt, the title. My coach (Kevin Cunningham) never gave up on me and now I got it. I had Don King with me and he never gave up on me. We are taking it back to St. Louis.”
The 22-year old continued, “I’ve got a dynamite team and we had a game plan. We had an A-plan, a B-plan, and a C-plan. We had all of it. I told him in the press conference there is nothing he could do in the ring to stop me from walking out with that belt.”
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING announcers Gus Johnson and Al Bernstein called the action from ringside with Gray reporting. The executive producer of SHOWTIME Sports is David Dinkins Jr., with Ray Smaltz producing and Bob Dunphy directing.
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Referee David Mendoza ruled that a Bradley punch, not an accidental head butt, in the third round caused a cut and damage to Campbell’s vision that forced the ringside physician to halt the contest on the advice of Campbell’s corner before the start of round four.
In the SHOWTIME® co-feature, young gun Devon Alexander (19-0, 11 KOs) outworked Junior Witter (37-3-2, 22 KOs) to win the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) Super Lightweight (140-pound) Championship by TKO after Witter quit on his stool after eight rounds.
The evening was promoted by Gary Shaw Productions and Thompson Boxing Promotions in association with Don King Productions and Agua Caliente Casino • Resort • Spa.
Bradley, of neighboring Palm Springs, Calif., was the overwhelming house favorite with his fans cheering wildly for him and booing his Jacksonville, Fla., opponent. Both fighters came out strong in the first round landing punches and pressing the action. In the third, after an accidental clash of heads, Campbell signaled to Mendoza to acknowledge the mishap as Bradley unleashed a fury of punches before the bell.
Campbell returned to his corner with blood surrounding his eye and was heard saying, “I can’t see, I can’t see. My eye is blind. I have spots in my eye.”
Ringside physicians could not allow the bout to continue and Campbell offered no protest as the fight was called.
When the decision was announced—a TKO victory for Bradley, rather than a No Contest—heated arguments ensued from Campbell, his camp and promoter Don King.
Campbell told SHOWTIME reporter Jim Gray, with Bradley standing close by, “Of all the fighters in boxing, I am the only one who has fought anyone you put in front of me and I never complained about a decision. The camera caught it and the ref said it was a head butt. He never hurt me with nothing. I’m not mad with Tim. He did his job but this is wrong. I shouldn’t have that TKO on my record. It’s wrong.”
To Bradley, Campbell said, “Be fair. Be honest (about the decision). It’s about what is right and what is wrong.”
Mendoza stood by his decision, explaining to Gray, “They both were head butting each other as they were fighting and after that last head butt, Bradley threw a punch and that is when he started bleeding. The blood didn’t start coming out until the punch. The last thing I saw before the blood started coming out was a punch and I have to go with a punch.”
When it was Bradley’s turn to talk, he said, “I don’t know, I was just in there fighting. I felt our heads collide and I see him get a cut. But I attacked and the ref was doing his job. I don’t know what’s going on. I’m here doing my job taking care of my business in the ring. It’s not my job and not my problem. It didn’t even matter. He was going to get beat tonight anyway. As the rounds kept going on, he was getting older and older.”
In the co-feature, Alexander, of St. Louis, Mo., was able to withstand and eventually conquer the unorthodox fighting style of England’s Witter. Witter, who kept switching stances and throwing wild shots, wasn’t able to hurt Alexander who kept moving forward. After the eighth round Witter walked over to Alexander and told him and his corner that he could not go on.
After the fight Witter explained, “My elbow went in the fourth round and basically I couldn’t keep him off with one hand. I battled through for a few rounds. I kept switching, which was working to an extent, but I couldn’t box the way I wanted to. I didn’t feel good. I didn’t feel good at all.”
When asked if the decision was his or came from his corner, “It was a mutual agreement. We decided to let this one go. As much as I wanted to do it, I just wasn’t able to. It’s not that I wanted to quit, I wanted to win. I think it was a close fight.”
Witter was down 80-72 twice and 79-73 on the official judges scorecards.
Witter followed by saying this would not be his last fight but that he just needed to get with his promoter and trainers and decide what the next move will be.
An extremely emotional Alexander was humbled by the win and remembered his father who passed away when he was a teenager. He said, “This feels good, baby. This is to my dad. I got it now. I got it. I train hard everyday. I didn’t miss a day at the gym when I was an amateur and I stay dedicated through my professional career. Now, I have the green belt, the title. My coach (Kevin Cunningham) never gave up on me and now I got it. I had Don King with me and he never gave up on me. We are taking it back to St. Louis.”
The 22-year old continued, “I’ve got a dynamite team and we had a game plan. We had an A-plan, a B-plan, and a C-plan. We had all of it. I told him in the press conference there is nothing he could do in the ring to stop me from walking out with that belt.”
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING announcers Gus Johnson and Al Bernstein called the action from ringside with Gray reporting. The executive producer of SHOWTIME Sports is David Dinkins Jr., with Ray Smaltz producing and Bob Dunphy directing.
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WBA champ Campillo hits road to defend title vs. Shumenov August 15 in Astana, Kazakhstan
LAS VEGAS– World Boxing Association light heavyweight champion Gabriel “Chico Guapo” Campillo is a true road warrior who defends his title belt for the first time August 15th against undefeated light heavyweight sensation Beibut Shumenov at Palace of Sports “Kazakhstan” in Astana, Kazakhstan.
The Aug. 15th show will be presented by KZ Event Productions, owned and operated by the Shumenov brothers, Beibut and Chingis, in association with Sampson Boxing, LLC.
Campillo (18-2, 6 KOs) is a slick Spanish southpaw who last month (June 20) traveled to Argentina and won a 12-round majority decision as a decisive underdog, taking the WBA crown from Argentinean favorite and defending title-holder, Hugo Hernan Garay (32-3).
Fighting 2004 Kazakhstan Olympian Shumenov (8-0, 6 KOs), reigning International Boxing Association title-holder, in the Kazak’s home country doesn’t faze Campillo because of his history of success in other fighter’s backyards. He won the European Union super middleweight championship this past March by 12-round decision against a Dane, Lolenga Mock, in Denmark.
“I went to Argentina as an underdog,” Campillo explained. “I was well prepared and I defeated him (Garay) the same way that I am planning to beat Shumenov in his own backyard. I agreed to fight Shumenov because none of he other champions risk their titles and I plan to defend my title against anybody that challenges me. To be a great champion, you have to defeat the best, and Shumenov is one of them.
“I am a pure boxer and my plan is to box Shumenov. I will win by decision but I do not discount the possibility of a late knockout. The only date that I am looking at is August 15th. I will not entertain any future fights now because my mind is set on Beibut Shumenov. All of Spain is behind me and I will not betray my country.”
The 25-year-old Beibut will make history if he defeats Campillo in his ninth pro fight, eight less than the fewest ever for a world light heavyweight champion, Michael Spinks (17). A Kazakhstan native now residing and training in Las Vegas, Beibut is currently rated No. 9 by the WBA. Two months ago in his hometown of Chimkent, Kazakhstan, he stopped former world champion Byron Mitchell in the fourth round, continuing his ambitious pace that also includes victories against former world champion Montell Griffin and world title challenger Epifanio Mendoza, respectively, by 12 and 10 round decisions.
Two other members of KZ Event Productions, 4-time Uzbekistan National amateur champion Gayrat Ahmedov and Uzbekistan light middleweight Ravshan Hudayaynazarov, will also be showcased on the August 15th card.
Ahmedov (11-0-1, 7 KOs) takes on former Eastern & Central African titlist Douglas “Daggy” Otieno (19-1, 9 KOs) in the 12-round co-feature for the vacant PABA and WBO Pacific light heavyweight titles, recently relinquished by Shumenov. Hudayaynazarov (8-0, 5 KOs), 2007 World Military Games gold medalist, makes his KZ debut against ex-Kenyan title-holder Joseph Joseph “Mish” Miyumo (30-7-5, 17 KOs) in a 6-round bout.
Continuing his comeback is former WBO light welterweight champion DeMarcus “Chop Chop” Corley (34-11, 20 KOs), who meets “Jessie” James Kimori (11-1, 7 KOs) in an 8-round bout
Also scheduled to fight on the undercard against opponents to be determined are a pair of pro debuting Kazaks, super featherweight Abzal Adambaev and heavyweight Doszhan Ospanov.See you at the Fights.
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The Aug. 15th show will be presented by KZ Event Productions, owned and operated by the Shumenov brothers, Beibut and Chingis, in association with Sampson Boxing, LLC.
Campillo (18-2, 6 KOs) is a slick Spanish southpaw who last month (June 20) traveled to Argentina and won a 12-round majority decision as a decisive underdog, taking the WBA crown from Argentinean favorite and defending title-holder, Hugo Hernan Garay (32-3).
Fighting 2004 Kazakhstan Olympian Shumenov (8-0, 6 KOs), reigning International Boxing Association title-holder, in the Kazak’s home country doesn’t faze Campillo because of his history of success in other fighter’s backyards. He won the European Union super middleweight championship this past March by 12-round decision against a Dane, Lolenga Mock, in Denmark.
“I went to Argentina as an underdog,” Campillo explained. “I was well prepared and I defeated him (Garay) the same way that I am planning to beat Shumenov in his own backyard. I agreed to fight Shumenov because none of he other champions risk their titles and I plan to defend my title against anybody that challenges me. To be a great champion, you have to defeat the best, and Shumenov is one of them.
“I am a pure boxer and my plan is to box Shumenov. I will win by decision but I do not discount the possibility of a late knockout. The only date that I am looking at is August 15th. I will not entertain any future fights now because my mind is set on Beibut Shumenov. All of Spain is behind me and I will not betray my country.”
The 25-year-old Beibut will make history if he defeats Campillo in his ninth pro fight, eight less than the fewest ever for a world light heavyweight champion, Michael Spinks (17). A Kazakhstan native now residing and training in Las Vegas, Beibut is currently rated No. 9 by the WBA. Two months ago in his hometown of Chimkent, Kazakhstan, he stopped former world champion Byron Mitchell in the fourth round, continuing his ambitious pace that also includes victories against former world champion Montell Griffin and world title challenger Epifanio Mendoza, respectively, by 12 and 10 round decisions.
Two other members of KZ Event Productions, 4-time Uzbekistan National amateur champion Gayrat Ahmedov and Uzbekistan light middleweight Ravshan Hudayaynazarov, will also be showcased on the August 15th card.
Ahmedov (11-0-1, 7 KOs) takes on former Eastern & Central African titlist Douglas “Daggy” Otieno (19-1, 9 KOs) in the 12-round co-feature for the vacant PABA and WBO Pacific light heavyweight titles, recently relinquished by Shumenov. Hudayaynazarov (8-0, 5 KOs), 2007 World Military Games gold medalist, makes his KZ debut against ex-Kenyan title-holder Joseph Joseph “Mish” Miyumo (30-7-5, 17 KOs) in a 6-round bout.
Continuing his comeback is former WBO light welterweight champion DeMarcus “Chop Chop” Corley (34-11, 20 KOs), who meets “Jessie” James Kimori (11-1, 7 KOs) in an 8-round bout
Also scheduled to fight on the undercard against opponents to be determined are a pair of pro debuting Kazaks, super featherweight Abzal Adambaev and heavyweight Doszhan Ospanov.See you at the Fights.
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Hatton backing Macklin to conquer Europe and the World
Ricky Hatton is backing British Middleweight Champion Matthew Macklin to conquer Europe and the World over the next 12 months. The Birmingham man is the latest addition to Hatton’s new promotional outfit and “The Hitman” has moved quickly to secure a European title shot for his newest signing.
Macklin will contest the vacant European Middleweight title with World ranked Finn, Amin Asikainen at the Manchester Velodrome on September 25th as he looks to move within touching distance of a World title fight. Having won 5 World titles himself Hatton knows exactly what it takes to get to the very top and he believes that Macklin has all the right ingredients.
Hatton, who has yet to make a decision on his own ring career said, “I’ve had my fair share of success with World titles in the ring but now I want to start producing World Champions as a promoter and I firmly believe that Matthew Macklin will be one of them.
“I’ve known Matthew for a long time, we’ve trained together, sparred together and worked each others corners over the years and I’ve always believed that he has the ability to go all the way. He won the British title in very impressive fashion last time out and I think he has the ability to step straight up to European title level and I’m delighted to be able to give him that opportunity on one of my shows.”
However Hatton believes that Asikainen represents a huge challenge for Macklin. “Matthew’s facing a very tough challenge because Asikainen is a vastly experienced operator and he’s been European Champion before but I believe that it’s a fight Matthew can win and use as a spring board to a World title fight next year.”
Macklin says he’d delighted to be linking up with long time friend Hatton and he’s already looking ahead to September 25th. “It’s fitting that I’m working with Ricky as my promoter now because we’ve been good friends for so long. We’ve probably sparred over a hundred rounds together and we’ve always supported each other throughout our careers.
“Ricky promised that he would deliver me the big fights and in my very first fight with him I’ll be fighting for the European title so it’s a huge opportunity for me. I’ve seen quite a bit of Asikainen and I’ve got a lot of respect for him because he’s been campaigning at European title level for the last three years. He’s a big puncher and brings all that experience to the table but he has frailties as well and I believe I’ll be able to set a pace that he can’t cope with.”
Macklin believes he can use the European title as a launch pad to a World title shot next year. “I really feel that things are starting to come together for me now since winning the British title. To be honest I had planned on winning the British title a lot earlier in my career. I’m 27 now so the next few years are going to the most important so when the chance at the European title came along I knew I had to grab it.
“The European middleweight scene is red hot right now and particularly in Germany where they seem to be dominating the division even on the World stage. Obviously Arthur Abraham has just moved up to super middleweight and you have Sebastian Zbik who just won the interim WBC title while Felix Sturm has held the WBA title for the last 3 years.
“Another German, Sebastian Sylvester is fighting for the vacant IBF title in September and Asikainen is rated number 4 with the IBF so a win over him would leave me knocking on the door of a World title shot.”
Asikainen however has World title ambitions of his own and is also targeting a rubber match with old foe Sylvester, the two rivals currently have one win apiece in European title fights.
“Winning the European title for the second time would be great,” said Asikainen. “The European title is the most meaningful belt in boxing after the World title. Of course I dream of winning the World title too some day but right now I am totally focused on Matthew Macklin.”
The flying Finn says that fighting on away ground holds no fears for him. “Coming to Manchester to fight is not a problem for me. As an amateur I fought several times outside Finland and as a pro I have won 3 of my 4 fights abroad including a knockout win over Sebastian Sylvester in Germany. Actually I think that fighting away from home kind of suits me better as it takes some of the pressure off.
“I have power in both hands. I knocked out Sylvester with my left hand and I stopped Yori Boy Campas with my right hand so I am armed and dangerous. I am known as a knockout artist, but I never come looking for the knockout. If it happens, it happens but I will prepare for twelve hard rounds and I believe I can win either on points or by KO.”
Asikainen’s promoter Pekka Maki is equally bullish about his fighter’s chances. “Macklin is not a bad fighter, he has heart and skills but I see some big weaknesses as well. He makes a lot of mistakes in the ring and if you make mistakes against Amin Asikainen you will get knocked out.
“I believe that Macklin has been kept away from powerful punchers and there is a reason for that. Amin Asikainen is a big puncher and I can see a lot of scenarios for Asikainen to beat Macklin. Amin can outbox him, he can overpower him or he can knock Macklin out with a single counterpunch. Overall I just think that Macklin makes too many mistakes to go the distance with Asikainen.”
Despite the confidence within Team Asikainen Macklin believes that he can join British boxing legends like Randy Turpin, Alan Minter, Herol Graham and Richie Woodhall in lifting the European Middleweight title.
“Asikainen is someone I’ve had my eye on for quite some time now and I’ve always believed I have the right attributes to beat him,” said Macklin. “It won’t be easy because he is a quality fighter but I’m determined to prove that I belong up there with the best in the World and I can make a real statement in this fight.”
Macklin’s one regret with moving on to European level is that he won’t get to halt the unbeaten run of Commonwealth Champion Darren Barker. “I had been looking forward to the Barker fight because I firmly believe that I would have got him out of there early but the opportunity to get my hands on the European title was just too good to pass up. If Barker’s honest with himself he would have done exactly the same thing in my position.
“This is an opportunity for me to step up another level and I believe it’s a far tougher fight than Barker anyway. Asikainen is a proven operator at European level and he’s a World ranked fighter. There’s been a lot of hype around Darren but in reality he’s yet to prove himself at British level. I’ve beaten the likes of Yory Boy Campas, Wayne Elcock and highly rated European’s like Geard Ajetovic and Alexey Chirkov. Who has Barker beaten?”See you at the Fights.
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Macklin will contest the vacant European Middleweight title with World ranked Finn, Amin Asikainen at the Manchester Velodrome on September 25th as he looks to move within touching distance of a World title fight. Having won 5 World titles himself Hatton knows exactly what it takes to get to the very top and he believes that Macklin has all the right ingredients.
Hatton, who has yet to make a decision on his own ring career said, “I’ve had my fair share of success with World titles in the ring but now I want to start producing World Champions as a promoter and I firmly believe that Matthew Macklin will be one of them.
“I’ve known Matthew for a long time, we’ve trained together, sparred together and worked each others corners over the years and I’ve always believed that he has the ability to go all the way. He won the British title in very impressive fashion last time out and I think he has the ability to step straight up to European title level and I’m delighted to be able to give him that opportunity on one of my shows.”
However Hatton believes that Asikainen represents a huge challenge for Macklin. “Matthew’s facing a very tough challenge because Asikainen is a vastly experienced operator and he’s been European Champion before but I believe that it’s a fight Matthew can win and use as a spring board to a World title fight next year.”
Macklin says he’d delighted to be linking up with long time friend Hatton and he’s already looking ahead to September 25th. “It’s fitting that I’m working with Ricky as my promoter now because we’ve been good friends for so long. We’ve probably sparred over a hundred rounds together and we’ve always supported each other throughout our careers.
“Ricky promised that he would deliver me the big fights and in my very first fight with him I’ll be fighting for the European title so it’s a huge opportunity for me. I’ve seen quite a bit of Asikainen and I’ve got a lot of respect for him because he’s been campaigning at European title level for the last three years. He’s a big puncher and brings all that experience to the table but he has frailties as well and I believe I’ll be able to set a pace that he can’t cope with.”
Macklin believes he can use the European title as a launch pad to a World title shot next year. “I really feel that things are starting to come together for me now since winning the British title. To be honest I had planned on winning the British title a lot earlier in my career. I’m 27 now so the next few years are going to the most important so when the chance at the European title came along I knew I had to grab it.
“The European middleweight scene is red hot right now and particularly in Germany where they seem to be dominating the division even on the World stage. Obviously Arthur Abraham has just moved up to super middleweight and you have Sebastian Zbik who just won the interim WBC title while Felix Sturm has held the WBA title for the last 3 years.
“Another German, Sebastian Sylvester is fighting for the vacant IBF title in September and Asikainen is rated number 4 with the IBF so a win over him would leave me knocking on the door of a World title shot.”
Asikainen however has World title ambitions of his own and is also targeting a rubber match with old foe Sylvester, the two rivals currently have one win apiece in European title fights.
“Winning the European title for the second time would be great,” said Asikainen. “The European title is the most meaningful belt in boxing after the World title. Of course I dream of winning the World title too some day but right now I am totally focused on Matthew Macklin.”
The flying Finn says that fighting on away ground holds no fears for him. “Coming to Manchester to fight is not a problem for me. As an amateur I fought several times outside Finland and as a pro I have won 3 of my 4 fights abroad including a knockout win over Sebastian Sylvester in Germany. Actually I think that fighting away from home kind of suits me better as it takes some of the pressure off.
“I have power in both hands. I knocked out Sylvester with my left hand and I stopped Yori Boy Campas with my right hand so I am armed and dangerous. I am known as a knockout artist, but I never come looking for the knockout. If it happens, it happens but I will prepare for twelve hard rounds and I believe I can win either on points or by KO.”
Asikainen’s promoter Pekka Maki is equally bullish about his fighter’s chances. “Macklin is not a bad fighter, he has heart and skills but I see some big weaknesses as well. He makes a lot of mistakes in the ring and if you make mistakes against Amin Asikainen you will get knocked out.
“I believe that Macklin has been kept away from powerful punchers and there is a reason for that. Amin Asikainen is a big puncher and I can see a lot of scenarios for Asikainen to beat Macklin. Amin can outbox him, he can overpower him or he can knock Macklin out with a single counterpunch. Overall I just think that Macklin makes too many mistakes to go the distance with Asikainen.”
Despite the confidence within Team Asikainen Macklin believes that he can join British boxing legends like Randy Turpin, Alan Minter, Herol Graham and Richie Woodhall in lifting the European Middleweight title.
“Asikainen is someone I’ve had my eye on for quite some time now and I’ve always believed I have the right attributes to beat him,” said Macklin. “It won’t be easy because he is a quality fighter but I’m determined to prove that I belong up there with the best in the World and I can make a real statement in this fight.”
Macklin’s one regret with moving on to European level is that he won’t get to halt the unbeaten run of Commonwealth Champion Darren Barker. “I had been looking forward to the Barker fight because I firmly believe that I would have got him out of there early but the opportunity to get my hands on the European title was just too good to pass up. If Barker’s honest with himself he would have done exactly the same thing in my position.
“This is an opportunity for me to step up another level and I believe it’s a far tougher fight than Barker anyway. Asikainen is a proven operator at European level and he’s a World ranked fighter. There’s been a lot of hype around Darren but in reality he’s yet to prove himself at British level. I’ve beaten the likes of Yory Boy Campas, Wayne Elcock and highly rated European’s like Geard Ajetovic and Alexey Chirkov. Who has Barker beaten?”See you at the Fights.
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DIBELLA ENTERTAINMENT INKS FEATHERWEIGHT PROSPECT LUIS DEL VALLE; LOOKS TOWARDS PUERTO RICAN MARKET
DiBella Entertainment has continued its streak of signing the best young talent in boxing by inking unbeaten featherweight Luis Del Valle. Del Valle (5-0, 3 KOs) is a native of Bayamon, Puerto Rico and signifies another step in DBE’s growing presence on the island.Del Valle, now fighting out of Newburgh, NY, made an impression at a young age coming through the amateur ranks. His triumphs include first place finishes at the 2004 National Golden Gloves, 2005 Under 19 National Amateur Championship, and 2006 Six Nations Cup.
Now five fights into his pro career, his skill set looks like it is transferring seamlessly from the amateur to professional ranks. His sixth fight, and DBE debut, will take place August 26 as a part of Broadway Boxing at BB King Blues Club & Grill in the heart of Times Square.
“It’s a blessing to be with one of the most established promotional companies in the business,” said Del Valle. “Now that Lou DiBella has put his trust in me, the sky will be the limit starting August 26.”
The significance of Del Valle joining the DiBella Entertainment team goes far beyond just signing another great talent. It is also yet another example of DBE’s foray into the Puerto Rican market. Already in the stable are Broadway Boxing headliner Joelo Torres, along with top contenders Kermit Cintron and Carlos Quintana.
“This is a market we are going to seriously tap into,” said DiBella. “Luis Del Valle showed how great he can be as an amateur, and is unquestionably one of the top prospects of Puerto Rican descent in the world. I look forward to steering him towards a world title, while continuing to keep and eye out for the best young talent of Puerto Rican ancestry”
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CES Promoting 3 shows in 3 states Within 10 days in September
PROVIDENCE– Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES) has announced that it will promote three professional boxing cards, in three different states, within 10 days of each other in September.
CES, in association with the State of New York, in conjunction with the International Boxing Hall of Fame, will run a show Wednesday, Sept. 2 at the New York State Fair in Syracuse. Two days later (Friday, Sept. 4), CES returns home to Twin River Event Center in Lincoln (RI) and a week after that show, (Friday, Sept. 11) “The Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor Fight Series” continues at Plymouth (MA) Memorial Hall.
“It’s a great challenge but we have a talented staff that will share responsibilities,” Burchfield explained. “Different staff people will be delegated specific duties for each show. We’ve done it before. We’re honored and proud to be promoting this special show. There will be a lot of boxing celebrities there. The shows at Twin River and Plymouth Memorial Hall will feature some of the top talent in New England.”
A press conference will be held next Thursday (August 6, 1 PM/ET) at the Fair Grounds in Syracuse to formally announce the card.
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CES, in association with the State of New York, in conjunction with the International Boxing Hall of Fame, will run a show Wednesday, Sept. 2 at the New York State Fair in Syracuse. Two days later (Friday, Sept. 4), CES returns home to Twin River Event Center in Lincoln (RI) and a week after that show, (Friday, Sept. 11) “The Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor Fight Series” continues at Plymouth (MA) Memorial Hall.
“It’s a great challenge but we have a talented staff that will share responsibilities,” Burchfield explained. “Different staff people will be delegated specific duties for each show. We’ve done it before. We’re honored and proud to be promoting this special show. There will be a lot of boxing celebrities there. The shows at Twin River and Plymouth Memorial Hall will feature some of the top talent in New England.”
A press conference will be held next Thursday (August 6, 1 PM/ET) at the Fair Grounds in Syracuse to formally announce the card.
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
NUMBER-ONE RANKED HEAVYWEIGHT “FAST” EDDIE CHAMBERS TO BE ESPN 2 IN-STUDIO CO-HOST THIS FRIDAY NIGHT
PHILADELPHIA— This Friday night, the number-one ranked Heavyweight in the world, “Fast” Eddie Chambers will be the special in-studio guest analyst for ESPN 2 Friday Night Fights.Chambers, 35-1 with eighteen knockouts of Philadelphia will join Brian Kenny in the studio to give his thoughts on the goings on in the boxing world as well as the fights that will include a terrific Lightweight main event between former world champion Julio Diaz and Victor Cayo.
“I am very excited to get this tremendous opportunity”, said Chambers.
“I am a real student of the game and can’t wait to share my thoughts with the fans. The boxing fans have been asking me every day about the title shot with Klitschko so I am eager to answer those questions as well as break down my fight with Dimitrenko that I had on July 4th”
Chambers is coming off the aforementioned Majority decision over Alexander Dimitrenko this past July 4th in Hamburg, Germany that put him in position for a chance to fight Wladimir Klitschko coming up sometime this winter.
Chambers is managed and trained by Rob Murray Sr. and Promoted by Goossen-Tutor and Score America
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Mikkel Kessler To Defend WBA Super-Middleweight Title Against Perdomo On SHOWTIME From Herning, Denmark
Special Saturday Primetime Edition of ShoBox: The New Generation
NEW YORK— Talented World Boxing Association (WBA) super middleweight champion Mikkel “Viking Warrior’’ Kessler of Copenhagen, Denmark, will make his eagerly awaited debut on SHOWTIME earlier than expected.
One of the early favorites in the upcoming Super Six World Boxing Classic™, Kessler (41-1, 31 KOs) will make a mandatory title defense against No. 1 ranked Gusmyl Perdomo (16-2, 10 KOs) of Turmero, Venezuela, on a special Saturday primetime edition of ShoBox: The New Generation, on SHOWTIME, Sept. 12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT (same day tape delay).
The 12-round matchup, announced Monday, will be Kessler’s second WBA 168-pound title defense and his first start since Oct. 25, 2008. Sauerland Event will promote Kessler vs. Perdomo from MCH Messecenter Herning in Herning, Denmark, Kessler’s home turf. This is the first fight for Kessler since signing a new contract with Team Sauerland.
“I am happy to be back in the ring,” said Kessler, who is slated to face undefeated 2004 Olympic Games gold medalist Andre "S.O.G." Ward on Nov. 21, in the first group stage of the talent-laden Super Six World Boxing Classic, a six-fighter super middleweight tournament.
“As the mandatory challenger, Perdomo deserves to fight for the title (but) I want to take my WBA belt into the tournament.
“(This) is the last obstacle that I need to overcome. I will be prepared and I will be ready. I will definitely not underestimate him.”
Perdomo is a capable, game southpaw who fights out of Germany. He has won two straight and seven of his last eight. He has never been knocked out.
Perdomo’s only defeats came on points to German contenders Mario Veit on a majority decision and to Dmitry Sartison, who would go on to challenge Kessler, in a tight fight the German-based Venezuelan lost by only one point on two of the scorecards and two points on the other.
ShoBox announcers Nick Charles and Steve Farhood will call the action. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.
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NEW YORK— Talented World Boxing Association (WBA) super middleweight champion Mikkel “Viking Warrior’’ Kessler of Copenhagen, Denmark, will make his eagerly awaited debut on SHOWTIME earlier than expected.
One of the early favorites in the upcoming Super Six World Boxing Classic™, Kessler (41-1, 31 KOs) will make a mandatory title defense against No. 1 ranked Gusmyl Perdomo (16-2, 10 KOs) of Turmero, Venezuela, on a special Saturday primetime edition of ShoBox: The New Generation, on SHOWTIME, Sept. 12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT (same day tape delay).
The 12-round matchup, announced Monday, will be Kessler’s second WBA 168-pound title defense and his first start since Oct. 25, 2008. Sauerland Event will promote Kessler vs. Perdomo from MCH Messecenter Herning in Herning, Denmark, Kessler’s home turf. This is the first fight for Kessler since signing a new contract with Team Sauerland.
“I am happy to be back in the ring,” said Kessler, who is slated to face undefeated 2004 Olympic Games gold medalist Andre "S.O.G." Ward on Nov. 21, in the first group stage of the talent-laden Super Six World Boxing Classic, a six-fighter super middleweight tournament.
“As the mandatory challenger, Perdomo deserves to fight for the title (but) I want to take my WBA belt into the tournament.
“(This) is the last obstacle that I need to overcome. I will be prepared and I will be ready. I will definitely not underestimate him.”
Perdomo is a capable, game southpaw who fights out of Germany. He has won two straight and seven of his last eight. He has never been knocked out.
Perdomo’s only defeats came on points to German contenders Mario Veit on a majority decision and to Dmitry Sartison, who would go on to challenge Kessler, in a tight fight the German-based Venezuelan lost by only one point on two of the scorecards and two points on the other.
ShoBox announcers Nick Charles and Steve Farhood will call the action. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.
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Bradley-Campbell SHOWTIME Feature Videos
Click on the link below to see revealing videos of WBO 140-pound champ Timothy Bradley and former undisputed lightweight champ Nate Campbell. Bradley and Campbell will battle on Saturday, Aug. 1 LIVE on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast).
Note: The first two videos are a sneak peek at the in-show features set to air during Saturday’s telecast.
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid13320727001
TIMOTHY BRADLEY’S STORY
Bradley became a world champion in just four years of professional boxing. In his fifth year, he won another belt. Check out Bradley’s thoughts on winning his first world title, his unification victory over Kendall Holt and what it all means to him
NATE CAMPBELL: RAW
Campbell shocked the world when he upset undefeated and unified world champion Juan Diaz in 2008 to become the oldest first-time lightweight world champ. Watch as Campbell explains why he never enjoyed being a world champ and why he’s still angry.
TIMOTHY BRADLEY: I AM A FIGHTER
From the ghetto of North Palm Springs, Calif., to a world champion boxer, Timothy Bradley has defied the odds. See Bradley explain why chose boxing and who pushed him to greatness.
BRADLEY-CAMPBELL PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
BRADLEY TRASH TALK 101
Watch Bradley get trash talking lessons before his last fight against Kendall Holt from Dexter star David Zayas, Inside the NFL reporter Jenn Brown and former NFL player and wrestling star Bill Goldberg.
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Note: The first two videos are a sneak peek at the in-show features set to air during Saturday’s telecast.
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid13320727001
TIMOTHY BRADLEY’S STORY
Bradley became a world champion in just four years of professional boxing. In his fifth year, he won another belt. Check out Bradley’s thoughts on winning his first world title, his unification victory over Kendall Holt and what it all means to him
NATE CAMPBELL: RAW
Campbell shocked the world when he upset undefeated and unified world champion Juan Diaz in 2008 to become the oldest first-time lightweight world champ. Watch as Campbell explains why he never enjoyed being a world champ and why he’s still angry.
TIMOTHY BRADLEY: I AM A FIGHTER
From the ghetto of North Palm Springs, Calif., to a world champion boxer, Timothy Bradley has defied the odds. See Bradley explain why chose boxing and who pushed him to greatness.
BRADLEY-CAMPBELL PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
BRADLEY TRASH TALK 101
Watch Bradley get trash talking lessons before his last fight against Kendall Holt from Dexter star David Zayas, Inside the NFL reporter Jenn Brown and former NFL player and wrestling star Bill Goldberg.
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“FIGHT NIGHT AT FRONTIER” RETURNS TO ROCHESTER AUGUST 13 FEATURING RONALD HEARNS, UNBEATEN PROSPECTS
DiBella Entertainment and Resnick Productions are teaming up to bring the next installment of “Fight Night at Frontier” to boxing fans at Frontier Field in Rochester, NY on Thursday, August 13. Headlining the show will be junior middleweight contender Ronald Hearns, supported by fights featuring the best young talent upstate New York and the rest of the country has to offer.
Hearns (21-1, 17 KOs), son of former middleweight champion Tommy Hearns, has already shown the power and polish in his young career that made his father a star. That prowess will be tested when he squares off with grizzled veteran Patrick Thompson (15-14-1, 5 KOs). “Fight Night at Frontier” fans will certainly remember Hearns’ first appearance on the series - a devastating second round knockout of Edson Aguirre in 2007.
Lou DiBella, the event’s co-promoter, is thrilled to be bringing a world class talent like his fighter, Ronald Hearns, to the fans in Rochester to headline what promises to be a memorable night at Frontier Field.
Lou DiBella
“There is no doubt Ronald Hearns has all the tools to challenge for a world title,” said DiBella. “He has all the skills, and of course the power, that comes with his last name. Fans in Rochester are in for a treat when they see just how good Ronald can be.”
The undercard will showcase a pair of young, local fighters being co-promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Resnick Productions – Willie Monroe, Jr., and Aleem “Hammer” Whitfield – along with DBE’s explosive light heavyweight prospect out of Detroit, Isiah Thomas, and rising super middleweight Jonathan Nelson of Little Rock, AR.
Monroe (5-0, 2 KOs), of Rochester, NY, has only been a pro for 16 months, but already he has taken the local boxing scene by storm, contesting all but one of his bouts in Rochester. In his sixth pro contest he again hopes to excite his hometown fan base with another electric performance as he continues his campaign in the middleweight division.
Whitfield, of Geneva, NY, is another product of the area, and will be looking for a big start to his professional career when he makes his pro debut on the show. An accomplished amateur whose successes included a second place finish at the 2008 National Golden Gloves, Whitfield has already gained notoriety away from the ring after being featured in an episode of the ABC hit show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
Thomas (4-0, 4 KOs), of Detroit, MI, is perfect thus far in his young career, having knocked out every fighter he’s stepped in with. A southpaw with seasoned boxing skills and tremendous power, Thomas will bring his show on road to Rochester in an attempt to keep his impressive knockout streak intact.
Nelson (10-0, 5 KOs), a stablemate of former undisputed middleweight Champion Jermain Taylor, has been making a name for himself at 168-lbs. With three wins thus far in 2009, Nelson will look to build on an already impressive year in the ring.
Co-promoter Ron Resnick is excited about bringing such a well rounded card to the city of Rochester.
“This is our sixth annual ‘Fight Night at Frontier,’ and I’ve never been so excited about a show,” said Resnick. “We get to showcase some of our best homegrown talent, as well as rising stars from outside the region. With children under 12 receiving free admission, it makes for a great night out with the family.”
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Hearns (21-1, 17 KOs), son of former middleweight champion Tommy Hearns, has already shown the power and polish in his young career that made his father a star. That prowess will be tested when he squares off with grizzled veteran Patrick Thompson (15-14-1, 5 KOs). “Fight Night at Frontier” fans will certainly remember Hearns’ first appearance on the series - a devastating second round knockout of Edson Aguirre in 2007.
Lou DiBella, the event’s co-promoter, is thrilled to be bringing a world class talent like his fighter, Ronald Hearns, to the fans in Rochester to headline what promises to be a memorable night at Frontier Field.
Lou DiBella
“There is no doubt Ronald Hearns has all the tools to challenge for a world title,” said DiBella. “He has all the skills, and of course the power, that comes with his last name. Fans in Rochester are in for a treat when they see just how good Ronald can be.”
The undercard will showcase a pair of young, local fighters being co-promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Resnick Productions – Willie Monroe, Jr., and Aleem “Hammer” Whitfield – along with DBE’s explosive light heavyweight prospect out of Detroit, Isiah Thomas, and rising super middleweight Jonathan Nelson of Little Rock, AR.
Monroe (5-0, 2 KOs), of Rochester, NY, has only been a pro for 16 months, but already he has taken the local boxing scene by storm, contesting all but one of his bouts in Rochester. In his sixth pro contest he again hopes to excite his hometown fan base with another electric performance as he continues his campaign in the middleweight division.
Whitfield, of Geneva, NY, is another product of the area, and will be looking for a big start to his professional career when he makes his pro debut on the show. An accomplished amateur whose successes included a second place finish at the 2008 National Golden Gloves, Whitfield has already gained notoriety away from the ring after being featured in an episode of the ABC hit show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
Thomas (4-0, 4 KOs), of Detroit, MI, is perfect thus far in his young career, having knocked out every fighter he’s stepped in with. A southpaw with seasoned boxing skills and tremendous power, Thomas will bring his show on road to Rochester in an attempt to keep his impressive knockout streak intact.
Nelson (10-0, 5 KOs), a stablemate of former undisputed middleweight Champion Jermain Taylor, has been making a name for himself at 168-lbs. With three wins thus far in 2009, Nelson will look to build on an already impressive year in the ring.
Co-promoter Ron Resnick is excited about bringing such a well rounded card to the city of Rochester.
“This is our sixth annual ‘Fight Night at Frontier,’ and I’ve never been so excited about a show,” said Resnick. “We get to showcase some of our best homegrown talent, as well as rising stars from outside the region. With children under 12 receiving free admission, it makes for a great night out with the family.”
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“The World’s Greatest Ever Boxer” 3-day boxing spectacular Oct. 2-4 at the Paris Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS– The Welterweight Division is the most star-studded, evenly matched weight class, from top to bottom, in “The World’s Greatest Ever Boxer” promotion.
Eight Americans, one Mexican and an Irishman who grew-up in Canada comprise the welterweight candidates list of “The World’s Greatest Ever Boxers,” which includes eight International Hall of Famers and the remaining two, Thomas Hearns and Oscar de la Hoya, are certainly headed there, too, when eligible.
On-line voting at www.GreatestEver.com allows boxing fans from around the world to select the greatest boxer in each of the original eight weight classes, highlighted by the all-time pound-for-pound “Greatest Ever.”
The eight categories represent the eight original weight-class divisions: Strawweights are included in the Flyweight category; Super Middleweight in the Light Heavyweight division. Many fighters fought and won titles at a number of different weights. As far as possible they have been nominated in the division that they made their biggest impact. Fighters have not been nominated on the basis of whether they would beat another fighter in that division, though this is, of course, a consideration. More importantly is their overall record, who they fought at the time, as well as the impact they made on the boxing world, and indeed the world around them. All nominees are listed in the voting section at www.GreatestEver.com.
The 10 Welterweight nominees, including the only two-divisional nominee in the promotion (Sugar Ray Robinson), listed in no particular order, follow with their brief profiles:
“Sugar” RAY ROBINSON – 175-19-6 2 NC (109 KOs)…IHOF…American…Pro Years: 1940-1965…85-0 (69 KOs) as an amateur…in the U.S. Army during WWII…world welterweight champion 1946-51, 128-1-2 (84 KOs) by 30 years old…5-time world middleweight champion…Notable Victories: Jake LaMotta (4), Carmen Casilio, Carl “Bobo” Olson, Henry Armstrong, Rocky Graziano, Kid Gavilan, Sammy Angott, Marty Servo, Fritzie Zivic, Izzy Jannazzo, Randy Turpin and Gene Fullmer.
BARNEY “The Pride of the Ghetto” ROSS – 72-4-3 2 ND (22 KOs) …IHOF…American…Pro Years: 1929-1938…U.S. Marine credited with killing 22 Japanese soldiers at Guadacanal…made more money than Babe Ruth and also had a candy bar named after him…later worked for Al Capone…first 3-weight class world champion…never stopped…Nitable Victories: Bat Battalino, Tony Canzoneri (2), Sammy Fuller, Jimmy McLarin (2) and Ceferino Garcia.
JIMMY “Baby Face” McLARIN – 74-4-3 2 ND (20 KOs)…IHOF…Irish…Pro Years: 1923-1935…moved to Vancouver when he was 3…2-time world champion…Sammy Mandell (2), Young Corbett III, Barney Ross, Tony Canzoneri and Lou Ambers.
MICKEY “The Toy Bulldog” WALKER – 93-19-14 1 NC 6 ND (60 KOs)…IHOF…American…Pro Years: 1919-1935…fought from welterweight up to heavyweight, including draw against heavyweight champ Jack Sharkey…Notable Victories: Jack Britton, Pete Latzo, Mike McTigue, Paul Berlenbach, and Maxie Rosenbloom.
OSCAR “Golden Boy” de la HOYA – 39-6 (30 KOs)…American…Pro Years: 1992-2008…1992 Olympic gold medalist…defeated 17 world champions…10-time world champion in 6 weight classes…1st American of Hispanic heritage to own a national boxing promotional firm (Golden Boy Promotions)…Notable Victories: Jorge Paez, John-John Molina, Rafael Ruelas, Gernaro Hernandez, Jesse James Leija, Julio Cesar Chavez (2), Pernell Whitaker, Hector Camacho, Ike Quartey, Arturi Gatti, Fernando Vargas, Yori Boy Campas and Felix Sturm.
THOMAS “Hit Man” HEARNS – 60-5-1 (47 KOs)…American…Pro Years: 1977-2006…8-time world champion in 6 weight classes…1977 National Golden Gloves Tournament champion…Notable Victories: Pipino Cuevas, Wilfredo Beneitez, Roberto Duran and Virgil Hill.
AARON “The Hawk” PRYOR – 39-1 (35 KOs)…IHOF…American…Pro Years: 1976-1990…204-16 as an amateur including 1972 National AAU Championship gold medal performance…later became a minister…Notable Victories: Alexis Arguello (2), Alphonso Frazer, Julio Valdez, Antonio Cervantes and Gaetan Hart.
“Sugar” RAY LEONARD – 36-3-1 (24 KOs)…IHOF…American…Pro Years: 1972-1999…named after Ray Charles…1976 Olympic gold medalist…8-time world champion in 5 weigh classes…Notable Victories: Wilfred Benitez, Thomas Hearns, Roberto Duran and Marvin Hagler.
JOSE ANGEL “Mantequilla” NAPOLES – 77-7 (54 KOs)…IHOF…American…Pro Years: 1958-1975…Nickname means Butter…national hero in Cuba and Mexico…114-1 amateur in Cuba…found asylum in Mexico after Fidel Castro banned pro boxing in Cuba…Notable Victories: Carlos Hernandez, Eddie Perkins, Adolph Pruitt, Curtis Coke and Emile Griffith.
EMILE GRIFFITH – 85-24-2 1 NC (23 KOs)…IHOF…US Virgin Islander…Pro Years: 1958-1977…discovered by accident while working in a hat factory on a hot day when he stripped to his waist and owner sent him to trainer Gil Clancy…Notable Victories: Benny Paret, Dick Tiger, Nino Benvenuti, Bennie Briscoe, Joey Archer (2), Don Fullmer and Denny Moyer.
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Eight Americans, one Mexican and an Irishman who grew-up in Canada comprise the welterweight candidates list of “The World’s Greatest Ever Boxers,” which includes eight International Hall of Famers and the remaining two, Thomas Hearns and Oscar de la Hoya, are certainly headed there, too, when eligible.
On-line voting at www.GreatestEver.com allows boxing fans from around the world to select the greatest boxer in each of the original eight weight classes, highlighted by the all-time pound-for-pound “Greatest Ever.”
The eight categories represent the eight original weight-class divisions: Strawweights are included in the Flyweight category; Super Middleweight in the Light Heavyweight division. Many fighters fought and won titles at a number of different weights. As far as possible they have been nominated in the division that they made their biggest impact. Fighters have not been nominated on the basis of whether they would beat another fighter in that division, though this is, of course, a consideration. More importantly is their overall record, who they fought at the time, as well as the impact they made on the boxing world, and indeed the world around them. All nominees are listed in the voting section at www.GreatestEver.com.
The 10 Welterweight nominees, including the only two-divisional nominee in the promotion (Sugar Ray Robinson), listed in no particular order, follow with their brief profiles:
“Sugar” RAY ROBINSON – 175-19-6 2 NC (109 KOs)…IHOF…American…Pro Years: 1940-1965…85-0 (69 KOs) as an amateur…in the U.S. Army during WWII…world welterweight champion 1946-51, 128-1-2 (84 KOs) by 30 years old…5-time world middleweight champion…Notable Victories: Jake LaMotta (4), Carmen Casilio, Carl “Bobo” Olson, Henry Armstrong, Rocky Graziano, Kid Gavilan, Sammy Angott, Marty Servo, Fritzie Zivic, Izzy Jannazzo, Randy Turpin and Gene Fullmer.
BARNEY “The Pride of the Ghetto” ROSS – 72-4-3 2 ND (22 KOs) …IHOF…American…Pro Years: 1929-1938…U.S. Marine credited with killing 22 Japanese soldiers at Guadacanal…made more money than Babe Ruth and also had a candy bar named after him…later worked for Al Capone…first 3-weight class world champion…never stopped…Nitable Victories: Bat Battalino, Tony Canzoneri (2), Sammy Fuller, Jimmy McLarin (2) and Ceferino Garcia.
JIMMY “Baby Face” McLARIN – 74-4-3 2 ND (20 KOs)…IHOF…Irish…Pro Years: 1923-1935…moved to Vancouver when he was 3…2-time world champion…Sammy Mandell (2), Young Corbett III, Barney Ross, Tony Canzoneri and Lou Ambers.
MICKEY “The Toy Bulldog” WALKER – 93-19-14 1 NC 6 ND (60 KOs)…IHOF…American…Pro Years: 1919-1935…fought from welterweight up to heavyweight, including draw against heavyweight champ Jack Sharkey…Notable Victories: Jack Britton, Pete Latzo, Mike McTigue, Paul Berlenbach, and Maxie Rosenbloom.
OSCAR “Golden Boy” de la HOYA – 39-6 (30 KOs)…American…Pro Years: 1992-2008…1992 Olympic gold medalist…defeated 17 world champions…10-time world champion in 6 weight classes…1st American of Hispanic heritage to own a national boxing promotional firm (Golden Boy Promotions)…Notable Victories: Jorge Paez, John-John Molina, Rafael Ruelas, Gernaro Hernandez, Jesse James Leija, Julio Cesar Chavez (2), Pernell Whitaker, Hector Camacho, Ike Quartey, Arturi Gatti, Fernando Vargas, Yori Boy Campas and Felix Sturm.
THOMAS “Hit Man” HEARNS – 60-5-1 (47 KOs)…American…Pro Years: 1977-2006…8-time world champion in 6 weight classes…1977 National Golden Gloves Tournament champion…Notable Victories: Pipino Cuevas, Wilfredo Beneitez, Roberto Duran and Virgil Hill.
AARON “The Hawk” PRYOR – 39-1 (35 KOs)…IHOF…American…Pro Years: 1976-1990…204-16 as an amateur including 1972 National AAU Championship gold medal performance…later became a minister…Notable Victories: Alexis Arguello (2), Alphonso Frazer, Julio Valdez, Antonio Cervantes and Gaetan Hart.
“Sugar” RAY LEONARD – 36-3-1 (24 KOs)…IHOF…American…Pro Years: 1972-1999…named after Ray Charles…1976 Olympic gold medalist…8-time world champion in 5 weigh classes…Notable Victories: Wilfred Benitez, Thomas Hearns, Roberto Duran and Marvin Hagler.
JOSE ANGEL “Mantequilla” NAPOLES – 77-7 (54 KOs)…IHOF…American…Pro Years: 1958-1975…Nickname means Butter…national hero in Cuba and Mexico…114-1 amateur in Cuba…found asylum in Mexico after Fidel Castro banned pro boxing in Cuba…Notable Victories: Carlos Hernandez, Eddie Perkins, Adolph Pruitt, Curtis Coke and Emile Griffith.
EMILE GRIFFITH – 85-24-2 1 NC (23 KOs)…IHOF…US Virgin Islander…Pro Years: 1958-1977…discovered by accident while working in a hat factory on a hot day when he stripped to his waist and owner sent him to trainer Gil Clancy…Notable Victories: Benny Paret, Dick Tiger, Nino Benvenuti, Bennie Briscoe, Joey Archer (2), Don Fullmer and Denny Moyer.
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Saturday, July 25, 2009
ShoBox: The New Generation - News and Notes FORMER LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT KINGPIN ANTONIO TARVER TO JOIN SHOWTIME AS GUEST COMMENTATOR ON SHOBOX
NEW YORK– Crafty former light heavyweight world champion Antonio Tarver will join ShoBox: The New Generation announcers Nick Charles and Steve Farhood as a guest commentator on the telecast live Friday, July 31, on SHOWTIME (11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast).
Tarver, the former undisputed 175-pound world champion, is the only man to stick two losses on the professional resume of future Hall of Famer Roy Jones, Jr.
Said Tarver about his SHOWTIME commentating debut, “I’d like to think that I am more than a boxer; I’m an on air personality. My experience as both an amateur and professional boxer will bring insight to the telecast. Nick and Steve are phenomenal at what they do and I’m just excited to be able to add the element of experience. I can let the audience at home know what these boxers are feeling at a very difficult time. So many things go through your mind and I understand the anxiety, the desperation, the excitement, and when you’re in a tricky spot, the fear.”
Tarver, still considered one of the best boxers in his era, continues to train and dedicate himself to furthering his boxing career. “By no means does this signal my retirement or the end of my boxing career. This is just another aspect to my career. I’m in the gym, I’m training and I’ll be fighting again this year.”
EXCLUSIVE TIMOTHY BRADLEY AND NATE CAMPBELL INTERVIEWS TO AIR DURING SHOBOX TELECAST
Friday’s ShoBox telecast will also feature interviews with World Boxing Organization (WBO) Junior Welterweight champion Timothy Bradley and former unified lightweight champion and dynamic puncher Nate Campbell one night before their fight on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, Saturday, Aug. 1, live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast)
Bradley, who has racked up frequent flyer miles and collected two world titles fighting the best at 140-pounds all over the world, will get his first shot at a “home game” at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino • Resort • Spa in Rancho Mirage, Calif., less than 10 miles from where Bradley grew up in North Palm Springs.
The veteran Campbell, of Jacksonville, Fla., is a former unified 135-pound titleholder who is moving up in weight to challenge Bradley at 140-pounds. He can be crafty and smart, but more importantly, he’s hard hitting with 25 of his 33 wins coming by knockout.
July 31, 2009 – ShoBox: The New Generation: Quintero vs. Harris
In the main event, talented, once-beaten prospect Marvin Quintero (16-1, 12 KOs) hopes to continue his ascension through the ranks with a triumph over hard-hitting veteran Tyrone Harris (23-5, 15 KOs) in a 10-round lightweight bout.
In the co-feature, undefeated bantamweight prospect Chris Avalos (10-0, 8 KOs) will take on knockout artist Andre Wilson (11-2-1, 9 KOs) in an eight-round bantamweight bout.
The event is promoted by Gary Shaw Productions, LLC, and will originate from Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, Calif.
August 1, 2009 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING: Bradley vs. Campbell
In the main event, Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley (24-0, 11 KOs) will defend his World Boxing Organization (WBO) 140-pound crown against former unified lightweight world champion Nate “Galaxxy Warrior” Campbell (33-5-1, 25 KOs).
The co-feature will pit World Boxing Council (WBC) No. 1-ranked super lightweight Devon Alexander “The Great” will fight for the vacant WBC super lightweight championship against the former holder of that belt, Junior “The Hitter” Witter.
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Tarver, the former undisputed 175-pound world champion, is the only man to stick two losses on the professional resume of future Hall of Famer Roy Jones, Jr.
Said Tarver about his SHOWTIME commentating debut, “I’d like to think that I am more than a boxer; I’m an on air personality. My experience as both an amateur and professional boxer will bring insight to the telecast. Nick and Steve are phenomenal at what they do and I’m just excited to be able to add the element of experience. I can let the audience at home know what these boxers are feeling at a very difficult time. So many things go through your mind and I understand the anxiety, the desperation, the excitement, and when you’re in a tricky spot, the fear.”
Tarver, still considered one of the best boxers in his era, continues to train and dedicate himself to furthering his boxing career. “By no means does this signal my retirement or the end of my boxing career. This is just another aspect to my career. I’m in the gym, I’m training and I’ll be fighting again this year.”
EXCLUSIVE TIMOTHY BRADLEY AND NATE CAMPBELL INTERVIEWS TO AIR DURING SHOBOX TELECAST
Friday’s ShoBox telecast will also feature interviews with World Boxing Organization (WBO) Junior Welterweight champion Timothy Bradley and former unified lightweight champion and dynamic puncher Nate Campbell one night before their fight on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, Saturday, Aug. 1, live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast)
Bradley, who has racked up frequent flyer miles and collected two world titles fighting the best at 140-pounds all over the world, will get his first shot at a “home game” at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino • Resort • Spa in Rancho Mirage, Calif., less than 10 miles from where Bradley grew up in North Palm Springs.
The veteran Campbell, of Jacksonville, Fla., is a former unified 135-pound titleholder who is moving up in weight to challenge Bradley at 140-pounds. He can be crafty and smart, but more importantly, he’s hard hitting with 25 of his 33 wins coming by knockout.
July 31, 2009 – ShoBox: The New Generation: Quintero vs. Harris
In the main event, talented, once-beaten prospect Marvin Quintero (16-1, 12 KOs) hopes to continue his ascension through the ranks with a triumph over hard-hitting veteran Tyrone Harris (23-5, 15 KOs) in a 10-round lightweight bout.
In the co-feature, undefeated bantamweight prospect Chris Avalos (10-0, 8 KOs) will take on knockout artist Andre Wilson (11-2-1, 9 KOs) in an eight-round bantamweight bout.
The event is promoted by Gary Shaw Productions, LLC, and will originate from Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, Calif.
August 1, 2009 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING: Bradley vs. Campbell
In the main event, Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley (24-0, 11 KOs) will defend his World Boxing Organization (WBO) 140-pound crown against former unified lightweight world champion Nate “Galaxxy Warrior” Campbell (33-5-1, 25 KOs).
The co-feature will pit World Boxing Council (WBC) No. 1-ranked super lightweight Devon Alexander “The Great” will fight for the vacant WBC super lightweight championship against the former holder of that belt, Junior “The Hitter” Witter.
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Undefeated WBC No. 1-Ranked Super Lightweight Opens His Final Workout to the Media
ST. LOUIS—Undefeated World Boxing Council No. 1-ranked super lightweight and mandatory challenger Devon Alexander “The Great” opened his final workout today to the media in his hometown Marquette Gym in St. Louis prior to departing for Rancho Mirage, Calif., to make his first appearance in a world championship boxing match.
Alexander will face former WBC super lightweight champion Junior “The Hitter” Witter on Aug. 1 for the same title that was recently vacated by Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley, who, ironically, is fighting on the same SHOWTIME-televised doubleheader (9 p.m. ET/PT) at Agua Caliente Casino, Resort and Spa against former unified lightweight world champion Nate “Galaxxy Warrior” Campbell.
“I’ve watched tapes on Junior Witter,” Alexander said. “He’s a crafty, slick fighter that likes to take pot shots at you when he gets the opportunity. My goal is to give him something where he will not be able to stay with that all night. I want to dominate him for 12 rounds. I want to be smart and aggressive at the same time.”
Alexander has had the same promoter, Don King, since he turned professional and the same trainer, Kevin Cunningham, since he began boxing as an amateur.
“From what I’ve seen in Witter, I see an experienced, savvy veteran that can be awkward at times but I think a sharpshooter like Devon can make him pay for his mistakes,” Cunningham said. “Witter does have the edge in experience but Devon has fought guys all over the world going back to his amateur days. Youth, speed, talent and persistence are things that Devon is blessed with so he can overcome anything he put his mind to.
“I think at some point in this fight it’s going to come down to the fact that Junior Witter is going to realize he’s in the ring with a young, hungry and extremely talented fighter that will prove that he wants it just a little more.”
Raw Quotes
Devon Alexander “The Great” - “It means a lot to me to be fighting in my first world championship match. I started in boxing when I was 7. I come from a rough St. Louis neighborhood where most people go to jail or end up dead. I heard gun shots every night where you have to hit the ground and check to make sure the bullets didn’t hit you. This is a tremendous opportunity God has blessed me with to be fighting for a world title.
“There are 13 kids in my family including me and I’m the only one that can change my family’s direction and give them more opportunities to succeed in life. I want to show them a different way of life.
“I’m a natural southpaw. I’ve got speed and power but I don’t force my power. I can box on the outside like Sugar Ray Leonard or stand in the middle like Iron Mike, either way is fine with me.
“When the bell rings, the game plan turns on. I feel my opponent out and I try to dictate my style onto him and adjust to whatever he brings. For example, in my last fight against Chuy Rodriguez—a good fighter from California—my coach told me to feel him out and pop the jab. Rodriguez turned out to be a scrappy guy, but I knew I was too much for him if I stayed in my game rather than play to his strengths.
“I trained my whole career alongside Cory Spinks. He is so slick and fast and I’ve always tried to become as crafty as he is. He taught me to relax and have fun in the ring and not be over-anxious. The name of the game is to hit and not get hit and I had a front row seat to one of the best at that. I definitely try to carry those abilities into the ring with me.
“I’ve watched tapes on Junior Witter. He’s a crafty, slick fighter that likes to take pot shots at you when he gets the opportunity. My goal is to give him something where he will not be able to stay with that all night. I want to dominate him for 12 rounds. If he’s still there, I want to be there all day for him, giving him punches in bunches where he gets more than he gives. I want to be smart and aggressive at the same time.”
Kevin Cunningham and Devon Alexander
Kevin Cunningham (trainer and manager of Devon Alexander, and Cory Spinks) “Training has gone great. Devon is peaking at the right time. He’s been excellent in training and sparring. He’s looking spectacular.”
“The kid is definitely ready. Since he was an amateur, he has always been above the curve, advanced. When he fought in the national Golden Gloves, he asked me to doctor his birth certificate because he was three months short, he wasn’t 17 yet. I put him in with the adults and he won the whole thing when he was 16. He’s always been ready so I know he’s ready for his first world championship fight.
He had nearly 300 amateur fights. He’s undefeated at 18-0. He’s been successful in three 12-round fights on his way to his first world championship. He’s faced a former world champion, a world title challenger in Miguel Callist and some top contenders. He’s definitely ready.
“From what I’ve seen in Witter, I see an experienced, savvy veteran that can be awkward at times but I think a sharpshooter like Devon can make him pay for his mistakes. Witter does have the edge in experience but Devon has fought guys all over the world going back to his amateur days. Devon has sparred with some of the top professional fighters in the world as well so it’s just a matter of him executing in the ring.
“Youth, speed, talent and persistence are things that Devon is blessed with so he can overcome anything he put his mind to. It’s just a mater of execution. I think at some point in this fight it’s going to come down to the fact that Junior Witter is going to realize he’s in the ring with a young, hungry and extremely talented fighter that will prove that he wants it just a little more.”
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Alexander will face former WBC super lightweight champion Junior “The Hitter” Witter on Aug. 1 for the same title that was recently vacated by Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley, who, ironically, is fighting on the same SHOWTIME-televised doubleheader (9 p.m. ET/PT) at Agua Caliente Casino, Resort and Spa against former unified lightweight world champion Nate “Galaxxy Warrior” Campbell.
“I’ve watched tapes on Junior Witter,” Alexander said. “He’s a crafty, slick fighter that likes to take pot shots at you when he gets the opportunity. My goal is to give him something where he will not be able to stay with that all night. I want to dominate him for 12 rounds. I want to be smart and aggressive at the same time.”
Alexander has had the same promoter, Don King, since he turned professional and the same trainer, Kevin Cunningham, since he began boxing as an amateur.
“From what I’ve seen in Witter, I see an experienced, savvy veteran that can be awkward at times but I think a sharpshooter like Devon can make him pay for his mistakes,” Cunningham said. “Witter does have the edge in experience but Devon has fought guys all over the world going back to his amateur days. Youth, speed, talent and persistence are things that Devon is blessed with so he can overcome anything he put his mind to.
“I think at some point in this fight it’s going to come down to the fact that Junior Witter is going to realize he’s in the ring with a young, hungry and extremely talented fighter that will prove that he wants it just a little more.”
Raw Quotes
Devon Alexander “The Great” - “It means a lot to me to be fighting in my first world championship match. I started in boxing when I was 7. I come from a rough St. Louis neighborhood where most people go to jail or end up dead. I heard gun shots every night where you have to hit the ground and check to make sure the bullets didn’t hit you. This is a tremendous opportunity God has blessed me with to be fighting for a world title.
“There are 13 kids in my family including me and I’m the only one that can change my family’s direction and give them more opportunities to succeed in life. I want to show them a different way of life.
“I’m a natural southpaw. I’ve got speed and power but I don’t force my power. I can box on the outside like Sugar Ray Leonard or stand in the middle like Iron Mike, either way is fine with me.
“When the bell rings, the game plan turns on. I feel my opponent out and I try to dictate my style onto him and adjust to whatever he brings. For example, in my last fight against Chuy Rodriguez—a good fighter from California—my coach told me to feel him out and pop the jab. Rodriguez turned out to be a scrappy guy, but I knew I was too much for him if I stayed in my game rather than play to his strengths.
“I trained my whole career alongside Cory Spinks. He is so slick and fast and I’ve always tried to become as crafty as he is. He taught me to relax and have fun in the ring and not be over-anxious. The name of the game is to hit and not get hit and I had a front row seat to one of the best at that. I definitely try to carry those abilities into the ring with me.
“I’ve watched tapes on Junior Witter. He’s a crafty, slick fighter that likes to take pot shots at you when he gets the opportunity. My goal is to give him something where he will not be able to stay with that all night. I want to dominate him for 12 rounds. If he’s still there, I want to be there all day for him, giving him punches in bunches where he gets more than he gives. I want to be smart and aggressive at the same time.”
Kevin Cunningham and Devon Alexander
Kevin Cunningham (trainer and manager of Devon Alexander, and Cory Spinks) “Training has gone great. Devon is peaking at the right time. He’s been excellent in training and sparring. He’s looking spectacular.”“The kid is definitely ready. Since he was an amateur, he has always been above the curve, advanced. When he fought in the national Golden Gloves, he asked me to doctor his birth certificate because he was three months short, he wasn’t 17 yet. I put him in with the adults and he won the whole thing when he was 16. He’s always been ready so I know he’s ready for his first world championship fight.
He had nearly 300 amateur fights. He’s undefeated at 18-0. He’s been successful in three 12-round fights on his way to his first world championship. He’s faced a former world champion, a world title challenger in Miguel Callist and some top contenders. He’s definitely ready.
“From what I’ve seen in Witter, I see an experienced, savvy veteran that can be awkward at times but I think a sharpshooter like Devon can make him pay for his mistakes. Witter does have the edge in experience but Devon has fought guys all over the world going back to his amateur days. Devon has sparred with some of the top professional fighters in the world as well so it’s just a matter of him executing in the ring.
“Youth, speed, talent and persistence are things that Devon is blessed with so he can overcome anything he put his mind to. It’s just a mater of execution. I think at some point in this fight it’s going to come down to the fact that Junior Witter is going to realize he’s in the ring with a young, hungry and extremely talented fighter that will prove that he wants it just a little more.”
See you at the Fights.
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Team Ruiz: Valuev-Haye Wishful Arrogance
LAS VEGAS– Team Ruiz believes a potential World Boxing Association title fight title between champion Nicolai Valuev and David Haye is nothing more than a matter of wishful arrogance.
Team Ruiz has already contacted the WBA inform the WBA Championship Committee that WBA mandatory challenger, 2-time WBA heavyweight John “The Quietman” Ruiz (43-8-1, 29 KOs), will not stand by and allow the reported Valuev-Haye title fight in November.
Despite reports from both camps, Valuev-Haye has not been sanctioned as a WBA title fight, and cannot be without a special permit being requested, filed and passed. Ruiz is the mandatory challenger, Valuev’s deadline for his yearly mandatory defense is August 30, and Haye isn’t rated by the WBA.
Ruiz’ advisor and attorney, Anthony Cardinale, and prominent boxing lawyer, Judd Burstein, emailed all concerned parties the following:
“There has been a recent press release quoting David Haye as claiming that he has come to an agreement to fight Nicolai Valuev for the WBA title this coming November. I am writing to inform the WBA Championship Committee that John Ruiz, the WBA Heavyweight Official Challenger, will not stand by and allow such a bout to take place.
David Haye
“First, Valuev must honor his mandatory obligation to John Ruiz.
“Valuev won the title on August 30th, 2008 and had an interim title fight against Evander Holyfield last December, when the WBA ranked Holyfield out of nowhere to accommodate Valuev and his promoter. Following that Holyfield bout, Valuev was scheduled to fight (Ruslan) Chagaev last April to clear up the heavyweight title situation. On behalf of Mr. Valuev, Mr. (Pat) English claimed that the Chagaev fight was the equivalent of a mandatory bout, requiring Mr. Ruiz to wait a year for a chance. Chagaev was, however, medically declared unfit. Since, he then fought, in violation of specific WBA rules, for the IBF and WBO championships, and lost. Therefore, he no longer may be considered the WBA champion.
“Accordingly, with a year since his last championship victory about to pass, Valuev must fight his next bout as his mandatory against Mr. Ruiz. John Ruiz will not sit by and permit another delay so that Valuev can have another interim fight, especially against another opponent who is not even rated by the WBA. If the WBA Regulations are to have any meaning, there can be no other result. Put simply, John Ruiz has not agreed to permit any bout for the WBA Heavyweight Championship unless he is one of the participants, and he will take any and all legal action necessary to protect his interests.”
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Team Ruiz has already contacted the WBA inform the WBA Championship Committee that WBA mandatory challenger, 2-time WBA heavyweight John “The Quietman” Ruiz (43-8-1, 29 KOs), will not stand by and allow the reported Valuev-Haye title fight in November.
Despite reports from both camps, Valuev-Haye has not been sanctioned as a WBA title fight, and cannot be without a special permit being requested, filed and passed. Ruiz is the mandatory challenger, Valuev’s deadline for his yearly mandatory defense is August 30, and Haye isn’t rated by the WBA.
Ruiz’ advisor and attorney, Anthony Cardinale, and prominent boxing lawyer, Judd Burstein, emailed all concerned parties the following:
“There has been a recent press release quoting David Haye as claiming that he has come to an agreement to fight Nicolai Valuev for the WBA title this coming November. I am writing to inform the WBA Championship Committee that John Ruiz, the WBA Heavyweight Official Challenger, will not stand by and allow such a bout to take place.
David Haye
“First, Valuev must honor his mandatory obligation to John Ruiz.
“Valuev won the title on August 30th, 2008 and had an interim title fight against Evander Holyfield last December, when the WBA ranked Holyfield out of nowhere to accommodate Valuev and his promoter. Following that Holyfield bout, Valuev was scheduled to fight (Ruslan) Chagaev last April to clear up the heavyweight title situation. On behalf of Mr. Valuev, Mr. (Pat) English claimed that the Chagaev fight was the equivalent of a mandatory bout, requiring Mr. Ruiz to wait a year for a chance. Chagaev was, however, medically declared unfit. Since, he then fought, in violation of specific WBA rules, for the IBF and WBO championships, and lost. Therefore, he no longer may be considered the WBA champion.
“Accordingly, with a year since his last championship victory about to pass, Valuev must fight his next bout as his mandatory against Mr. Ruiz. John Ruiz will not sit by and permit another delay so that Valuev can have another interim fight, especially against another opponent who is not even rated by the WBA. If the WBA Regulations are to have any meaning, there can be no other result. Put simply, John Ruiz has not agreed to permit any bout for the WBA Heavyweight Championship unless he is one of the participants, and he will take any and all legal action necessary to protect his interests.”
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No Holds Barred: King Mo Lawal
No Holds Barred: King Mo Lawal
http://nhbnews.podOmatic.com/entry/2009-07-26T19_44_05-07_00
On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman speaks with the freestyle and collegiate wrestling champion, and now undefeated mixed martial arts fighter, "King" Mo Lawal (http://twitter.com/KingMO_GDP).
After four straight victories in Japan in the Sengoku/World Victory Road organization, Mo makes his American mixed martial arts debut August 28 when he fights the mixed martial arts legend and veteran, and also a former college wrestler, Don Frye. This will be the main event on the debut show of the M-1 Breakthrough fight series, to be held in Los Angeles, Calif. This show will be televised in the U.S. live on HDNet.
We spoke with Mo at length about numerous topics Sunday afternoon, July 26, but our discussion had to start with a tribute to Vernon Forrest, the great boxing champion who was murdered during an attempted carjacking in Atlanta Saturday night, July 25. Mo is also a serious boxing fan, so we opened with our comments on the life and contributions of Vernon Forrest.
The many hot topics we discussed with Mo included his thoughts on facing Don Frye and what to expect in that fight; his King Mo persona; his recovery from his recent injuries; how he views the top heavyweight and pound-for-pound mixed martial arts fighter Fedor Emelianenko; why he likes the 1997 fight between Pernell Whitaker and Diosbelys Hurtado so much; his views on UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar; his status as a free agent and why he signed to fight on this M-1 Breakthrough card; his thoughts on Sengoku; his training in the many different techniques of combat sports; whether or not there is a double standard in the treatment of Black fighters in mixed martial arts; the real story of his dispute with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and his criticisms of him; his plans to return to competing in wrestling as well as starting pro boxing; the entrance into mixed martial arts of U.S. Olympic freestyle wrestler Daniel Cormier; his own use of the Internet and sites like Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace; and more.
Also, No Holds Barred is available through iTunes at http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=150801513&s=143441.
The show is in MP3 format, so may take some time to download.
The No Holds Barred theme song is called "The Heist", by musician Ian Carpenter (http://iancarpenter.com/).
Make sure to visit the official boxing forum for No Holds Barred, the MySpace Boxing Forum, at http://groups.myspace.com/boxing.
No Holds Barred is free to listen to and is sponsored by:
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http://nhbnews.podOmatic.com/entry/2009-07-26T19_44_05-07_00
On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman speaks with the freestyle and collegiate wrestling champion, and now undefeated mixed martial arts fighter, "King" Mo Lawal (http://twitter.com/KingMO_GDP).
After four straight victories in Japan in the Sengoku/World Victory Road organization, Mo makes his American mixed martial arts debut August 28 when he fights the mixed martial arts legend and veteran, and also a former college wrestler, Don Frye. This will be the main event on the debut show of the M-1 Breakthrough fight series, to be held in Los Angeles, Calif. This show will be televised in the U.S. live on HDNet.
We spoke with Mo at length about numerous topics Sunday afternoon, July 26, but our discussion had to start with a tribute to Vernon Forrest, the great boxing champion who was murdered during an attempted carjacking in Atlanta Saturday night, July 25. Mo is also a serious boxing fan, so we opened with our comments on the life and contributions of Vernon Forrest.
The many hot topics we discussed with Mo included his thoughts on facing Don Frye and what to expect in that fight; his King Mo persona; his recovery from his recent injuries; how he views the top heavyweight and pound-for-pound mixed martial arts fighter Fedor Emelianenko; why he likes the 1997 fight between Pernell Whitaker and Diosbelys Hurtado so much; his views on UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar; his status as a free agent and why he signed to fight on this M-1 Breakthrough card; his thoughts on Sengoku; his training in the many different techniques of combat sports; whether or not there is a double standard in the treatment of Black fighters in mixed martial arts; the real story of his dispute with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and his criticisms of him; his plans to return to competing in wrestling as well as starting pro boxing; the entrance into mixed martial arts of U.S. Olympic freestyle wrestler Daniel Cormier; his own use of the Internet and sites like Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace; and more.
Also, No Holds Barred is available through iTunes at http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=150801513&s=143441.
The show is in MP3 format, so may take some time to download.
The No Holds Barred theme song is called "The Heist", by musician Ian Carpenter (http://iancarpenter.com/).
Make sure to visit the official boxing forum for No Holds Barred, the MySpace Boxing Forum, at http://groups.myspace.com/boxing.
No Holds Barred is free to listen to and is sponsored by:
Gladiator Magazine (http://gladmag.com/), for in-depth coverage of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submission grappling, and MMA, as well as lifestyle articles on surfing, cars, movies, and more. Gladiator Magazine is available at any major bookstore and online at BJJMart.com (http://bjjmart.com) or Jiu Jitsu Pro Gear (http://jiujitsuprogear.com/).
American Top Team (http://americantopteam.com/). Whether you're a beginner or a champion, train with the champions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, wrestling, grappling, and mixed martial arts at American Top Team. Check out their web site at http://americantopteam.com/.
BJJMart.com (http://bjjmart.com), your premier source for all Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gear, videos, books, and much more.
Wrestling 411 (http://wrestling411.tv), providing coverage of the sport of wrestling on TV, the Internet, and radio. Wrestling 411 is produced by Media Sports Productions (http://www.mediasportsproductions.com/), whose sole mission is the marketing and promotion of the sport of wrestling.
FightBeat.com (http://fightbeat.com/), for news, results, interviews, and free exclusive videos from the worlds of boxing and mixed martial arts.
Thanks, Eddie Goldman
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See you at the Fights.
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BROADWAY BOXING FEATURING JOELO TORRES RETURNS TO NYC ON AUGUST 26
DiBella Entertainment is bringing its signature series, Broadway Boxing, back to the place it was meant to be: under the bright lights of New York City. The popular series will return August 26th and BB Kings Blues Club & Grill in the heart of Times Square. The main event will feature unbeaten junior welterweight Joelo Torres (10-0-1, 6 KOs) of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.
The undercard is already shaping up as former Olympian Argenis Mendez, unbeaten heavyweight Tor Hamer, and exciting youngsters Luis Del Valle and Eddie Irizarry are on tap to perform.
Tor Hamer
Luis Del Valle
Eddie Irizarry (r)
Promoter Lou DiBella is excited by what is in store for fight fans when Broadway Boxing returns to New York City, featuring some of the world’s best young talent.
“There’s no place like New York City for boxing, and there’s no place for boxing in New York City like BB Kings,” said DiBella. “It brings me great pleasure to bring the Broadway Boxing series back to Times Square, and I promise to deliver a night of hot, summer action.”
Since its inception, the mission of Broadway Boxing has been to bring the world’s most exciting young fighters to forefront. Joelo Torres certainly fits the bill. Not only does he boast an undefeated record, but his power has been evident as of late, with four of his last five wins coming by way of knockout.
Already a popular fighter in his native country, Torres now has his sights set on making a name for himself in the big city.
“This is my second home,” said Torres. “I’m always excited to come to New York, especially to fight on Broadway Boxing. I can’t wait for the bell to ring and show the fans what I’m made of.”
The co-feature will showcase Mendez (13-1, 8 KOs), who represented the Dominican Republic at the 2004 Olympic Games, and is one of the newest additions to the DiBella Entertainment stable. His slick, yet crowd pleasing style, has made him widely recognized as one fighter to keep an eye on in the years to come. In his last fight, Mendez returned home to the Dominican Republic to win a decision over Arturo Gomez.
Hamer (7-0, 6 KOs), fighting out of New York, NY, is already on the fast track to being boxing’s next sensation in the heavyweight division. A graduate of Penn State University and with an education in power, Hamer stole the show in his last fight - a brutal first round knockout of Marcus Dickerson.
Del Valle (5-0, 3 KOs), fighting out of Newburgh, NY, was one of the most accomplished amateurs in the world, and is no stranger to the Broadway Boxing audience. In his last fight Del Valle, whose amateur triumphs include first place finishes at the 2004 National Golden Gloves and the 2005 Under 19 National Amateur Championships, won a 4-round unanimous decision over Tommy Atencio in front of a packed crowd at BB Kings.
Irizarry (6-1, 2 KOs), fighting out of the Bronx, NY, is one of the most popular fighters in New York City due to his all action style. August 26th will mark the sixth time in his young career that Irizarry has fought in New York, but his first appearance on Broadway Boxing.
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The undercard is already shaping up as former Olympian Argenis Mendez, unbeaten heavyweight Tor Hamer, and exciting youngsters Luis Del Valle and Eddie Irizarry are on tap to perform.
Tor Hamer
Luis Del Valle
Eddie Irizarry (r)
Promoter Lou DiBella is excited by what is in store for fight fans when Broadway Boxing returns to New York City, featuring some of the world’s best young talent.
“There’s no place like New York City for boxing, and there’s no place for boxing in New York City like BB Kings,” said DiBella. “It brings me great pleasure to bring the Broadway Boxing series back to Times Square, and I promise to deliver a night of hot, summer action.”
Since its inception, the mission of Broadway Boxing has been to bring the world’s most exciting young fighters to forefront. Joelo Torres certainly fits the bill. Not only does he boast an undefeated record, but his power has been evident as of late, with four of his last five wins coming by way of knockout.
Already a popular fighter in his native country, Torres now has his sights set on making a name for himself in the big city.
“This is my second home,” said Torres. “I’m always excited to come to New York, especially to fight on Broadway Boxing. I can’t wait for the bell to ring and show the fans what I’m made of.”
The co-feature will showcase Mendez (13-1, 8 KOs), who represented the Dominican Republic at the 2004 Olympic Games, and is one of the newest additions to the DiBella Entertainment stable. His slick, yet crowd pleasing style, has made him widely recognized as one fighter to keep an eye on in the years to come. In his last fight, Mendez returned home to the Dominican Republic to win a decision over Arturo Gomez.
Hamer (7-0, 6 KOs), fighting out of New York, NY, is already on the fast track to being boxing’s next sensation in the heavyweight division. A graduate of Penn State University and with an education in power, Hamer stole the show in his last fight - a brutal first round knockout of Marcus Dickerson.
Del Valle (5-0, 3 KOs), fighting out of Newburgh, NY, was one of the most accomplished amateurs in the world, and is no stranger to the Broadway Boxing audience. In his last fight Del Valle, whose amateur triumphs include first place finishes at the 2004 National Golden Gloves and the 2005 Under 19 National Amateur Championships, won a 4-round unanimous decision over Tommy Atencio in front of a packed crowd at BB Kings.
Irizarry (6-1, 2 KOs), fighting out of the Bronx, NY, is one of the most popular fighters in New York City due to his all action style. August 26th will mark the sixth time in his young career that Irizarry has fought in New York, but his first appearance on Broadway Boxing.
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BRUCE "THE ATLANTIC CITY EXPRESS" SELDON READY FOR FRES OQUENDO THIS FRIDAY NIGHT IN CHICAGO
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ- This Friday night, former WBA Heavyweight champion of the world Bruce "The Atlantic City Express" Seldon will take on former two-time world-title challenger Fres Oquendo, in Chicago, and Seldon just wrapped up what he calls the most complete camp he has ever had.
Seldon has been training relentlessly for a fight that he is touting as "My heavyweight championship fight."
"This fight means everything to me", said Seldon.
"This is a tremendous opportunity, to fight for the NABA title, and this win will get me ranked by the WBA. A victory will put me right in the thick of things in the heavyweight division. This is the first step for me to get the title back."
"I've been through alot. I have faced adversity, I have kept on working, hoping, for one more opportunity. I realize I am running out of chances, I have worked as hard as possible, pushed myself to the limits, day and night, for this fight and everyone will see the results of my work on Friday night. Fres is a highly respected and formidable opponent, he has been in with top guys and performed very well, but I am up for the challenge. The calendar may say I am 42 years old but I feel like I am 30 again. Friday night cannot get here soon enough."
Seldon, 40-7 with thirty-six big knockouts, is 5-1 in his last six bouts with all of his wins coming by stoppage. He is co-managed by Jim Kurtz and Joe Thompson. Kurtz has seen the same things out of the former WBA champ in the gym.
"Bruce is incredibly focused. I haven't seen the fire in him like this in such a long time, if ever. It's remarkable for a man at Bruce's age (forty-two) to be able to be competitive at this level and he really seems to have found the fountain of youth. There may be alot of 40+ heavyweights still actively fighting, but there is one thing different about Bruce. He took almost eight years off after he lost his title. That is eight years that his body and mind weren't subjected to the daily rigors of the sport. Bruce is 100% mentally and physically ready for this challenge and we fully expect Bruce to be victorious on Friday evening" said Kurtz.
Oquendo of Chicago has a record 30-5 with nineteen knockouts will be getting into the ring just four weeks after taking out Mark Brown in three rounds in the same UIC Pavilion ring.
The Oquendo/Seldon scheduled ten round bout for the NABA Heavyweight Title headlines "WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 4", an outstanding evening of world class professional boxing presented by Dominic Pesoli's 8 Count Productiions, HOME OF THE BEST IN CHICAGO BOXING.
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Seldon has been training relentlessly for a fight that he is touting as "My heavyweight championship fight."
"This fight means everything to me", said Seldon.
"This is a tremendous opportunity, to fight for the NABA title, and this win will get me ranked by the WBA. A victory will put me right in the thick of things in the heavyweight division. This is the first step for me to get the title back."
"I've been through alot. I have faced adversity, I have kept on working, hoping, for one more opportunity. I realize I am running out of chances, I have worked as hard as possible, pushed myself to the limits, day and night, for this fight and everyone will see the results of my work on Friday night. Fres is a highly respected and formidable opponent, he has been in with top guys and performed very well, but I am up for the challenge. The calendar may say I am 42 years old but I feel like I am 30 again. Friday night cannot get here soon enough."
Seldon, 40-7 with thirty-six big knockouts, is 5-1 in his last six bouts with all of his wins coming by stoppage. He is co-managed by Jim Kurtz and Joe Thompson. Kurtz has seen the same things out of the former WBA champ in the gym.
"Bruce is incredibly focused. I haven't seen the fire in him like this in such a long time, if ever. It's remarkable for a man at Bruce's age (forty-two) to be able to be competitive at this level and he really seems to have found the fountain of youth. There may be alot of 40+ heavyweights still actively fighting, but there is one thing different about Bruce. He took almost eight years off after he lost his title. That is eight years that his body and mind weren't subjected to the daily rigors of the sport. Bruce is 100% mentally and physically ready for this challenge and we fully expect Bruce to be victorious on Friday evening" said Kurtz.
Oquendo of Chicago has a record 30-5 with nineteen knockouts will be getting into the ring just four weeks after taking out Mark Brown in three rounds in the same UIC Pavilion ring.
The Oquendo/Seldon scheduled ten round bout for the NABA Heavyweight Title headlines "WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 4", an outstanding evening of world class professional boxing presented by Dominic Pesoli's 8 Count Productiions, HOME OF THE BEST IN CHICAGO BOXING.
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Flores ready to impress in Hook City FLORES ALSO REFLECTS ON FORMER MAIN EVENTS STABLEMATE ARTURO GATTI
LAS VEGAS— Undefeated Cruiserweight contender, B.J. “El Peligroso” Flores is looking for a dance partner for his ten round co-feature spot on the Roy Jones-Jeff Lacy Pay-Per-View contest that will take place on August 15th in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Flores, 23-0-1 with fourteen knockouts and his promoter Square Ring have been scouring high and low looking for a suitable opponent that will serve as a major steppingstone in his quest to become Cruiserweight champion of the world.
“We have offered the fight to some quality guys for pretty good money.” said Flores
“I figure that being on a big Pay-Per-View event that features the legendary Roy Jones Jr. and a chance to knock off an undefeated fighter with high rankings across the board would entice some of these guys but its been difficult for our team which includes John Wirt and matchmaker Eric Bottjer to secure a suitable opponent. I want to fight the best and after a win on August 15th the fans will see me fight one of the big names in the division.”
“I had a wonderful time fighting in the Gulf Coast back in March when I defeated Jose Luis Herrera and I think many of the fans who supported me that night will be there in Biloxi so I am excited for that opportunity.”
"I know i have to be impressive on Aug 15".
Square Ring matchmaker Eric Bottjer conquered with Flores.
“It has been a hard time getting an opponent in the NABO rankings.” said Bottjer.
“We offered the fight to Vsilly Jirov who is a former world champion and sports a record of 37-2, undefeated Ran Nakash (19-0) , Alfredo Escalara Jr. and Felix Cora. Shawn Hawk actually took less money to fight on ESPN and some of the other guys are just overpricing themselves.”
Flores also wanted to send condolences out to his former stable mate under the Main Events banner in Arturo Gatti.
“Man I was shocked when I heard the news. I had many opportunities to meet and hang out with him. I fought on one of his undercards in Atlantic City and because of him, it gave me a chance to showcase my skills on a major card in front of a large audience on the East Coast and for that I will always be thankful to him. He was a great guy and will be truly be missed and I send out my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends
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Flores, 23-0-1 with fourteen knockouts and his promoter Square Ring have been scouring high and low looking for a suitable opponent that will serve as a major steppingstone in his quest to become Cruiserweight champion of the world.
“We have offered the fight to some quality guys for pretty good money.” said Flores
“I figure that being on a big Pay-Per-View event that features the legendary Roy Jones Jr. and a chance to knock off an undefeated fighter with high rankings across the board would entice some of these guys but its been difficult for our team which includes John Wirt and matchmaker Eric Bottjer to secure a suitable opponent. I want to fight the best and after a win on August 15th the fans will see me fight one of the big names in the division.”
“I had a wonderful time fighting in the Gulf Coast back in March when I defeated Jose Luis Herrera and I think many of the fans who supported me that night will be there in Biloxi so I am excited for that opportunity.”
"I know i have to be impressive on Aug 15".
Square Ring matchmaker Eric Bottjer conquered with Flores.
“It has been a hard time getting an opponent in the NABO rankings.” said Bottjer.
“We offered the fight to Vsilly Jirov who is a former world champion and sports a record of 37-2, undefeated Ran Nakash (19-0) , Alfredo Escalara Jr. and Felix Cora. Shawn Hawk actually took less money to fight on ESPN and some of the other guys are just overpricing themselves.”
Flores also wanted to send condolences out to his former stable mate under the Main Events banner in Arturo Gatti.
“Man I was shocked when I heard the news. I had many opportunities to meet and hang out with him. I fought on one of his undercards in Atlantic City and because of him, it gave me a chance to showcase my skills on a major card in front of a large audience on the East Coast and for that I will always be thankful to him. He was a great guy and will be truly be missed and I send out my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends
See you at the Fights.
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LIGHTWEIGHT PROSPECT MARVIN QUINTERO LOOKS TO CONTINUE WIN STREAK ON SHOWTIME;Friday, July 31, Live on SHOWTIME, 11 p.m. ET/PT,From Pechanga Resort
NEW YORK – Talented, once-beaten prospect Marvin Quintero (16-1, 12 KOs) hopes to continue his ascension through the ranks with a win over hard-hitting veteran Tyrone Harris (23-5, 15 KOs) in a 10-round junior lightweight bout on Friday, July 31, live on ShoBox: The New Generation on SHOWTIME (11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast).
In the co-feature, undefeated bantamweight prospect Chris Avalos (10-0, 8 KOs) will take on knockout artist Andre Wilson (11-2-1, 9 KOs) in an eight-round bantamweight bout.
The event is promoted by Gary Shaw Productions, LLC, and will originate from Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, Calif.
Quintero has won his last two fights on ShoBox and 12 in a row, including nine by knockout, since his lone professional loss on Aug. 9, 2005. The 22-year-old has registered knockouts in more than 70 percent of his fights.
Quintero, who is from Julio Cesar Chavez's hometown of Culiacan, Mexico, is a speedy southpaw with solid boxing skills. But the hard-hitting Mexican may have a weak chin; his sole loss came via first round knockout in his fifth professional fight. Since then he’s won 12 fights, nine by KO.
“Quintero is an aggressive, hard-punching lightweight prospect from Mexico who fights more than he boxes, often to the displeasure of his handlers,’’ said ShoBox expert analyst Steve Farhood. “In that sense, he reminds me of Antonio DeMarco, who slugged his way to a few wins on ShoBox and is now preparing to fight for a version of the 135-pound title.
“This will be Quintero's third appearance on ShoBox, so we'll be able to gauge in rate of improvement. One thing I've learned about prospects: You need to see them a few times before making sweeping conclusions. The first time I saw Quintero was in an off-TV fight, and he looked average. Since then, he's stepped it up.’’
“He's the quintessential ShoBox prospect and a fighter I always look forward to seeing in action.’’
In his last fight on May 1, on ShoBox, Quintero dominated Wes Ferguson over eight rounds winning an easy decision by the scores of 79-73 and 78-74 twice.
At the end of the second round Ferguson staggered Quintero and then swung big, missing and slipping to the canvas.
“I had my opportunities to knock him out but I wanted to prove to people that I could box,” Quintero said. “It was a very tough fight but none of his punches ever hurt me. I give myself a nine out of 10. I could have worked harder training for this fight.”
In his first ShoBox appearance and just his second in the United States, Quintero registered a third-round TKO over Nick Casal on Jan. 16, 2009.
Now, Quintero has a difficult challenge against the more experienced Harris. Eight of Harris’ 15 knockout victories have come in the first round, so Quintero, who has proven he is vulnerable early, has to watch out for the flash-KO.
“I know I have to keep winning if I want to climb up the division,” Quintero said. “This is a big fight for me. I want to be a world champion, but first I have to beat this Harris. Believe me, I’m ready.”
The 28-year-old Harris, of Lansing, Mich., is looking to bounce back after a tough loss to No. 1- ranked World Boxing Council (WBC) and No. 3 ranked World Boxing Organization (WBO) lightweight contender Urbano Antillon on May 1, 2009.
“This is a must win for me,” Harris said. “A win over a good prospect like this guy is exactly what I need to get my career back on track. “
ShoBox’s veteran play-by-play announcer Nick Charles agrees this is a fight that Harris needs to win.
“I’ve always thought Tyrone Harris has talent,” Charles said. “He stepped up and failed on ShoBox. There's no doubt he's the opponent, but I'm interested to see if Harris can turn his career around.
“The hope is he won't treat this like a payday, but rather like the last opportunity to really make it in boxing.”
The unbeaten Avalos, of Lancaster, Calif., is getting his first shot on SHOWTIME after appearing on the non-televised undercard of ShoBox or SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecasts for eight of his 10 professional fights.
Of the 19-year-olds’s eight knockouts, five have come in the first round.
“I’ve seen guys fighting on the big stage for the SHOWTIME cameras, but now it’s my chance,” Avalos said. “I’m ready for the big stage. I’m walking out of that ring undefeated.”
Charles hopes to see Avalos develop as a fighter in his first SHOWTIME appearance.
“I'm always genuinely excited to see somebody with skills and upside potential become a genuine prospect,” Charles said. “Chris, I'll be calling you're fight and also watching carefully from a critic’s perspective.”
The power-punching Wilson, of St. Joseph, Miss., will be hoping to end the fight early. Like Avaolos, he has had only two fights go past the fourth round.
“I’ll be looking for the KO,” said the 26-year-old Wilson. “This guy hasn’t lost and I plan on taking that away from him. I’ve been training hard and I’m ready.”
The aforementioned Charles and Farhood will call the ShoBox action along with former light heavyweight kingpin, Antonio Tarver, who will serve as a special guest analyst. The executive producer of ShoBox is Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.
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In the co-feature, undefeated bantamweight prospect Chris Avalos (10-0, 8 KOs) will take on knockout artist Andre Wilson (11-2-1, 9 KOs) in an eight-round bantamweight bout.
The event is promoted by Gary Shaw Productions, LLC, and will originate from Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, Calif.
Quintero has won his last two fights on ShoBox and 12 in a row, including nine by knockout, since his lone professional loss on Aug. 9, 2005. The 22-year-old has registered knockouts in more than 70 percent of his fights.
Quintero, who is from Julio Cesar Chavez's hometown of Culiacan, Mexico, is a speedy southpaw with solid boxing skills. But the hard-hitting Mexican may have a weak chin; his sole loss came via first round knockout in his fifth professional fight. Since then he’s won 12 fights, nine by KO.
“Quintero is an aggressive, hard-punching lightweight prospect from Mexico who fights more than he boxes, often to the displeasure of his handlers,’’ said ShoBox expert analyst Steve Farhood. “In that sense, he reminds me of Antonio DeMarco, who slugged his way to a few wins on ShoBox and is now preparing to fight for a version of the 135-pound title.
“This will be Quintero's third appearance on ShoBox, so we'll be able to gauge in rate of improvement. One thing I've learned about prospects: You need to see them a few times before making sweeping conclusions. The first time I saw Quintero was in an off-TV fight, and he looked average. Since then, he's stepped it up.’’
“He's the quintessential ShoBox prospect and a fighter I always look forward to seeing in action.’’
In his last fight on May 1, on ShoBox, Quintero dominated Wes Ferguson over eight rounds winning an easy decision by the scores of 79-73 and 78-74 twice.
At the end of the second round Ferguson staggered Quintero and then swung big, missing and slipping to the canvas.
“I had my opportunities to knock him out but I wanted to prove to people that I could box,” Quintero said. “It was a very tough fight but none of his punches ever hurt me. I give myself a nine out of 10. I could have worked harder training for this fight.”
In his first ShoBox appearance and just his second in the United States, Quintero registered a third-round TKO over Nick Casal on Jan. 16, 2009.
Now, Quintero has a difficult challenge against the more experienced Harris. Eight of Harris’ 15 knockout victories have come in the first round, so Quintero, who has proven he is vulnerable early, has to watch out for the flash-KO.
“I know I have to keep winning if I want to climb up the division,” Quintero said. “This is a big fight for me. I want to be a world champion, but first I have to beat this Harris. Believe me, I’m ready.”
The 28-year-old Harris, of Lansing, Mich., is looking to bounce back after a tough loss to No. 1- ranked World Boxing Council (WBC) and No. 3 ranked World Boxing Organization (WBO) lightweight contender Urbano Antillon on May 1, 2009.
“This is a must win for me,” Harris said. “A win over a good prospect like this guy is exactly what I need to get my career back on track. “
ShoBox’s veteran play-by-play announcer Nick Charles agrees this is a fight that Harris needs to win.
“I’ve always thought Tyrone Harris has talent,” Charles said. “He stepped up and failed on ShoBox. There's no doubt he's the opponent, but I'm interested to see if Harris can turn his career around.
“The hope is he won't treat this like a payday, but rather like the last opportunity to really make it in boxing.”
The unbeaten Avalos, of Lancaster, Calif., is getting his first shot on SHOWTIME after appearing on the non-televised undercard of ShoBox or SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecasts for eight of his 10 professional fights.
Of the 19-year-olds’s eight knockouts, five have come in the first round.
“I’ve seen guys fighting on the big stage for the SHOWTIME cameras, but now it’s my chance,” Avalos said. “I’m ready for the big stage. I’m walking out of that ring undefeated.”
Charles hopes to see Avalos develop as a fighter in his first SHOWTIME appearance.
“I'm always genuinely excited to see somebody with skills and upside potential become a genuine prospect,” Charles said. “Chris, I'll be calling you're fight and also watching carefully from a critic’s perspective.”
The power-punching Wilson, of St. Joseph, Miss., will be hoping to end the fight early. Like Avaolos, he has had only two fights go past the fourth round.
“I’ll be looking for the KO,” said the 26-year-old Wilson. “This guy hasn’t lost and I plan on taking that away from him. I’ve been training hard and I’m ready.”
The aforementioned Charles and Farhood will call the ShoBox action along with former light heavyweight kingpin, Antonio Tarver, who will serve as a special guest analyst. The executive producer of ShoBox is Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.
See you at the Fights.
Thanks for your time.
Starlite Boxing's Sweetscience The Video Channel Online http://www.youtube.com/ELEmpress1
EL Boxing Empress Keisha Morrisey's Myspace http://www.myspace.com/Keishadivine
Honorable Keisha Morrisey http://www.keishamorrisey.com
©®™2007, 2008 All rights reserved
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