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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

SADAM “WORLD KID” ALI PROMOTIONAL VIDEO FOR JUNE 2ND FIGHT AT AVIATOR SPORTS COMPLEX IN BROOKLYN‏

Sadam “Worldkid” Ali’s promotional video for his big June 2^nd promotional debut at The Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn.

Ali will not only be the promoter of the event but he will take part in the ten round main event.

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THE RECKONING Anne Sophie Mathis vs. Holly Holm II IBA Welterweight & WBAN Championships

Promoter Lenny Fresquez predicts

Mathis vs. Holm II as

2012 Female Fight of the Year

'The Reckoning,' June 15 at Route 66 Casino Hotel in Albuquerque

Veteran boxing promoter Lenny Fresquezhas predicted that "The Reckoning," featuring a June 15 rematch between French knockout-artist Anne Sophie Mathis and Holly "The Preachers Daughter" Holm, will be the 2012 Female Fight of the Year.

"The Reckoning," presented by Fresquez Productions, will be held at Route 66 Casino Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

"I think it'll be closely fought and the Fight of the Year," Fresquez said. "Hands down, they are the top two women fighters in the world. This will be the most important fight of Holly's career, in which she'll try to regain her pound-for-pound status."

Mathis will defend her IBA and WBAN welterweight title belts, as well as the mythical pound-for-pound crown, for the first time since capturing the coveted straps last December by way of a stunning seventh-round knockout of hometown darling Holm.

Mathis (26-1, 22 KOs) was fighting in the United States for the first time, while Holm (30-2-3, 9 KOs) had been unbeaten for seven years during a 24-fight stretch.

"Holly won the first four rounds and in the fourth she hit Anne Sophie with a good body shot," Fresquez recounted their "World Dominance" showdown. "Holly went for the kill; she started brawling, instead of boxing, and got caught. Holly rushed out for the fifth round and, in her words, didn't execute the game plan. She understands the mistakes she made and has learned from them."

Mathis is a power puncher, Holm a consummate boxer. But Holly got away from her game plan. "Mathis came into the fight last December with 22 knockouts in 25 fights," Fresquez continued. "Everybody knew about her power and the plan was for Holly to out-box her from a distance. Holly hurt her in the fourth with that body punch but then she got away from her game plan. We took that loss as a team. Anne Sophie Mathis was the best fighter in the world that night."

Seven-time world champion and reigning IBA/WBA titilist Mathis, who is riding a 25-fight win streak, has defeated world champions such as Holm, Myriam Lamare(twice), Jane Couch, Duda Yankovich, Ana Pascal and Nathalie Toro.

Holm is a nine time, three-division world champion who has defeated some of the most notable women boxers of her era, from the 140 through 154-pound weight classes, including Christy Martin, Mary Jo Sanders, Mia St. John, Couch, Yankovich and Chevelle Hallback (twice).

"I've never seen Holly so determined," Fresquez concluded. "Based on past statistics, I understand that about 85 percent of rematches are won by the winner of the first fight. But Coach Winkeljohn and I strongly feel that Holly has learned from her mistakes and she will gain retribution on June 15th. In the last fight, they were throwing leather, and I've never seen women hit like that. These two women are more ferocious than a lot of guys. In all my years promoting women's boxing, I never saw a fight that both fighters threw and connected on so many hard punches. They tried to take each other's heads off. I expect this fight to be equally exciting and hard fought."

Mathis and Holm are simply the best women fighters, pound for pound, in the world today. This could develop into the greatest rivalry in women's boxing history.

MAYWEATHER-COTTO REGISTERS 1.5 MILLION PAY-PER-VIEW BUYS

HBO Sports^® reported today that 1.5 million pay-per-view buys were generated from the May 5 super welterweight title fight between Floyd Mayweather and Miguel Cotto at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The fight was promoted by Mayweather Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions and Miguel Cotto Promotions.

The 1.5 million buy total generated $94 million in pay-per-view revenue.

The performance of Mayweather-Cotto ranks as the second highest grossing non-heavyweight pay-per-view event in boxing history. No. 1 all-time is Mayweather's record-setting showdown with Oscar de la Hoya ($137 million) in 2007.

Mayweather owns a perfect 43-0 record as a professional prizefighter.

HEAVYWEIGHT MIKE MOLLO SEES BIG OPPORTUNITY THIS FRIDAY AGAINST LAWRENCE IMPORTANT HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHT TO BE STREAMED LIVE ON GFL.TV

This Friday night two Heavyweights will slug it out in Dover, Delaware will slug it out as Franklin “Yah Yah” Lawrence (17-2-2, 12 KO’s) takes on Mike Mollo (20-3-1, 12 KO’s) for the vacant NABA title.

The bout can be seen over the world on www.gfl.tv ($9.99) by clicking: http://www.gfl.tv/Events/Fight/Boxing/Friday_Night_Fights/1487

Mollo has been training hard for this bout as the Chicago native knows the importance of the bout.

“Not only am I going to win but I will win in spectacular fashion. I have been putting in the hard work and have been in training camp for ten weeks”, said Mollo from his training camp in Chicago.

Mollo does not put much stock in the five fight knockout streak that Lawrence is on that has catapulted to the number-twelve ranking by the WBC.

“He beat an out shape Jason Gavern and Jason Estrada. He has gotten off easy in those fights and if he wants to live off that then he is fooling himself”

Mollo is most remembered for gallant effort against Andrew Golota as part of the Roy Jones – Felix Trinidad HBO PPV undercard on January 19, 2008 and knows what the win will do for his career.

“This fight will get me back in the spotlight and I am not looking to squeak by with a decision”

Mollo, who hasn’t fought since August 6, 2010 has been training hard to make sure he is primed and ready for Lawrence.

“I spar like it is a real fight and this long layoff doesn’t mean anything because I am always in the gym. I was training for a fight last summer with Seth Mitchell on HBO and the fight got called off due to Robert Guerrero getting hurt and I would like to fight him if it’s the right situation. I am a fighter”

“This fight with Lawrence begins my road to redemption. I am in great shape and I am ready to fight”

The action begins on www.gfl.tv at 7:30 pm with Mike Mittman calling the action with analysts Legendary Heavyweight champion Larry Holmes and Marc Abrams.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

THE ELITE HEAT BOXING TEAM, TO CALL THEM SPECIAL IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT

The Elite Heat Boxing Team is made up of an extremely special group of inner city kids who have chosen the sport of boxing as their focus and have obtained monumental success on a national level. Based out of the Elite Heat Boxing Gym in Newark NJ, the kids who make up “the team” can be seen on a daily basis honing their craft with the dedication and drive rarely seen in any athletes other than the most successful world champions on the planet. Their days start at the crack of dawn where these kids are literally doing road work with the vigor and passion that it takes to be a champion. We are talking about 8 year olds – 14 year olds that have made the commitment to focus their energy on something positive, stay off the streets & in addition to their intense training regimen they are required to attack their school work with the same dedication and intensity.

In 2011 The Elite Heat Boxing Team had 5 Team members win National Championships at the Junior Golden Gloves Tournament in Mesquite Nevada at The Casablanca Sports Complex. This unprecedented level of success was the culmination of all the hard work and sacrifice that these kids put in for a year leading up to the National’s. This year “The Team” is looking to improve upon last year’s results and aim to have 17 Team member’s win National Championship’s at the Junior Golden Gloves in July 2012.

Between the 17 Team Member’s, coaches & chaperones, there are many airline tickets, uniforms, equipment, hotel rooms, meals, rental vans and entrance fees that need to be paid for. I cannot think of a better, more positive cause to donate to. I am asking you to look into your hearts and open up your wallets to assist these special kids in their quest to become National Champions. The truth is whether they win or lose at the Junior Golden Gloves in July, all these kids are already champions. The courage, discipline and honor they display on a daily basis to get to this point is truly remarkable. Please join The Elite Heat Boxing Team as a sponsor/donor, it feels good to be a part of the winning team!

(Please contact Mr. Vito Mielnicki at 973-738-3982 or via email at vmsplash2003@aol.com to make your much appreciated contribution to The Elite Heat Boxing Team)

To Be King, coming to Bluray on May 26th 2012

The award winning film "To Be King" will be officially released in stores on May 29th 2012. You can get an advanced copy autographed by the director and lead actors of the film on Saturday May 26th 2012. Limited Copies will be available. To Be King is the story of down and out son of a professional boxer, Tyrone King, who loses his family and is plagued with setbacks but finds redemption in his life to move on. He crosses paths with the man who trained his father and the man who lead his father to his death in the underground fighting world. King finds faith in himself to stand up, fall in love and against all odds become a champion.

Scott "Cujo" Sigmon VS Kelly Pavlik on ESPN2 Friday June 8th at 9pm

Lynchburg's own Scott "Cujo" Sigmon 22 wins 3 losses 12 KOs and current WBC USNBC Super Middleweight Champion takes on former Undisputed World Champion Kelly "The Ghost' Pavlik 38 wins 2 losses 33KOs. This bout will be the televised Main Event on ESPN2 from the Hard Rock Cafe in Las Vegas, NV Friday June 8th at 9pm. It will also be shown in the Lynchburg Buffalo Wild Wings.

All in a day’s work; Unbeaten Falowo embraces challenges as he continues climb in middleweight division

Falowo continues rapid climb‏

In some ways, Thomas Falowo was more enamored with the unique souvenir he took home back in March than he was with his victory.

“I got my first black eye as a pro,” Falowo said of his hard-earned, unanimous-decision win over Troy Artis on March 22^nd. “It’s good to get that experience out of the way. If all of your fights are one-sided, you get a false sense of security.”

The road to the top has grown increasingly more difficult for Falowo (6-0, 4 KOs) in his last two fights. The undefeated Pawtucket, R.I., middleweight began his career with four consecutive knockouts – three within the first four rounds – but has now gone the distance in each of his last two wins.

Falowo is expecting yet another challenge Thursday, May 24^th, 2012 when he faces 29-year-old La Vista, Neb., native Sean Rawley Wilson (5-10, 1 KO) in a six-round bout on the undercard of “Up For Grabs,” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, R.I.

Though the record doesn’t show it, Wilson is a worthy adversary; the combined record of his last five opponents is 53-1, and he went the distance in each of those fights, with the lone exception being a fifth-round knockout loss to unbeaten Jermall Charlo in March. Falowo will be Wilson’s fourth consecutive undefeated opponent, capping a stretch of four bouts in just three months.

Wilson is also an accomplished professional in mixed martial arts, where he’s fought a staggering 47 bouts in just over a decade, totaling 30 wins with nine knockouts.

“I’m not really sure what to expect,” Falowo said, “but I know he’ll come forward and fight me. He’s tough – anybody who steps inside that ring or cage has to be tough.”

These are the challenges Falowo wants, and needs. His hectic work schedule – he’s a pharmacy technician for CVS – leaves him with little spare time outside of the gym, but his hours have changed in recent months, giving him even more time to focus on his boxing career, which is quickly soaring to new heights.

Under the direction of head trainer Peter Manfredo Sr., Falowo fought his first six-round bout at Twin River in March, beating Artis unanimously, 59-55, 59-55, 58-56. His previous win was a four-round unanimous decision against underrated veteran Borngod Washington, which, at the time, was the toughest fight of Falowo’s career. Each victory has doubled as a learned experience.

“You discover something new each time,” Falowo said. “It’s a little different when you’re actually mixing it up with your opponent. You learn a lot about yourself endurance-wise.

“The experience was definitely a positive. [Artis] was strong, and it felt good to get hit with a couple of shots. I felt like it bettered me. I actually felt better in the six-rounder than I did in some of my earlier fights. I broke through my initial tiredness and got my second wind.”

After this next fight, which will be Falowo’s second six-rounder, he and Burchfield will contemplate Falowo’s next step. Having begun his amateur career around the same time fellow Rhode Islanders Jason Estrada and Matt Godfrey turned pro, Falowo has learned a lot about the maturation procession both in and outside the ring, so he’s plotting each move carefully.

“I’m still feeling things out as far as rounds go,” Falowo said. “We’ll see what happens. Maybe we’ll take it up to eight soon. I’m kind of mapping everything out and just going by how I feel.

“My endurance has gotten a lot better through training,” he continued. “I added an extra couple of rounds on the heavy bag, and instead of doing my normal four or five rounds sparring, I’m making sure I get six in a row no matter what. Before, I might do four straight, and then get two here or one there. Now I get six, and then maybe come back for two more. It helps mentally. It makes a big difference.”

The eight-round main event of “Up For Grabs” features Vladine Biosse (12-1-1, 6 KOs), dubbed “Mr. Providence” due to his strong following in Rhode Island’s capital city, defending his New England Super Middleweight Title against Providence’s Joey “K.O. Kid” Spina (26-2-2, 18 KOs). Unbeaten Burlington, Vt., super middleweight Kevin Cobbs (3-0, 1 KO) will face veteran Borngod Washington (3-10, 1 KO) of Queens, N.Y., in a four-round bout while female bantamweight Shelito Vincent (2-0) of Providence will battle newcomer Carmen Cruz of Fort Myers, Fla., in a four-round bout.

CES will also introduce another one of its most recent signings on May 24^th when undefeated Medford, Oreg., heavyweight “Irish” Mike Wilson (5-0, 3 KOs) returns to the ring for the first time in 18 months in a four-round bout.

Super lightweight Zack Ramsey, a former national amateur champion from Springfield, Mass., will make his long-awaited debut against Providence’s Alan Beeman (0-1), while fan-favorite Richard “Bobo The Bull” Starnino (9-7-2, 2 KOs) of Providence will now face Harwich, Mass., native Paul Gonsalves (3-2, 3 KOs) in a six-round light heavyweight bout.

“Up For Grabs” also features the return of former reality television star Richard Gingras (11-2, 7 KOs) of “The Contender,” who, after signing a promotional agreement with Classic Entertainment & Sports, will battle Terrance Smith Jr. (7-13-2, 4 KOs) of Oklahoma City in the six-round cruiserweight special attraction.

Woonsocket, R.I., middleweight Joe Gardner (8-4, 1 KO) will face Julio Garcia (4-3, 3 KOs) of Rincon, Puerto Rico in a four-round bout, while light heavyweight Alex Amparo (3-0, 2 KOs) of Providence and welterweight Diego Pereira (6-0-1, 2 KOs) of Pawtucket will be featured in separate four- and six-round bouts, respectively.

STRIKEFORCE World Grand Prix Heavyweight Tournament Final Saturday, May 19; Josh Barnett vs. Daniel Cormier

Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier do battle to determine the heavyweight tournament winner! Plus, longtime rivals collide for a third time when the Bay Area's own Gilbert Melendez defends the lightweight championship against Josh Thomson!

Aces Boxing Club To Host Friday Night At The Fights Amateur Boxing Show May 25

Aces Boxing Club To Host Friday Night At The Fights Amateur Boxing Show May 25

Boonton’s new boxing facility—Aces Boxing Club—has announced that they will be hosting a one-night amateur boxing show at the Elks Lodge on Friday, May 25, at 7 p.m. The fight card will consist of (8) amateur bouts featuring both Boonton boxers as well as other local talent.

This is the first amateur boxing event to be held in Boonton, and Aces Boxing Club is excited to introduce the exciting sport to the blue-collar town.

“Boonton is a very community-oriented town,” said Zabry, owner and head coach of Aces Boxing Club. “Everybody supports each other, especially the businesses here in town. And everybody in town seems like they have a strong sense of Boonton pride; I like the idea of Aces Boxing Club as Boonton’s best.”

Aces Boxing Club opened up in Boonton less than a month ago and has already received a very positive response within the town. In addition to offering competitive amateur and pro boxing programs, Aces Boxing runs an after school boxing program geared to keeping kids active and working toward something productive.

Zabry currently trains a handful of high school students from Boonton, Montville and other surrounding towns.

“We feel that an after school boxing program will provide these kids with a safe, sanctioned place to work out and learn the art of boxing, socialize and develop skills that will be useful throughout their lives,” said Zabry.

Aces Boxing Club has also announced that they plan on hosting an amateur show at the Boonton Elks Lodge every eight weeks to give local boxers a chance to work towards the Olympics or the pro level.

Aces Boxing Club specializes in one-on-one training for both beginners and experienced boxers, allowing individuals to train at their own level. They also offer group training, which allows individuals to learn from the trainer as well as other peers in the group.

The 3,000+ square foot boxing club offers the feel of an old school boxing gym coupled with the latest advancements in sports conditioning and training.

The new boxing club offers a variety of training programs for kids and adults of all ages and athletic levels, from the novice boxer to the seasoned professional.

Aces Boxing Club’s Friday Night At The Fights Amateur Boxing show will be held at the Boonton Elks Lodge, 125 Cornelia Street, Boonton, NJ 07005. The doors open at 7 p.m. with the first bout beginning at 8 p.m.

Heavyweight KO Artist Don Steele Named To Board Of Directors Of Find A Dream‏

Find A Dream—a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that reaches out to community children and provides them a healthy channel to find and work towards fulfilling a dream—has recently announced the newest addition to their team, heavyweight boxer Don “The Man of Steel” Steele.

Through his decorated career inside the squared circle Steele put together an impressive record of 45-4 with 44 KO’s.

Steele came to Find A Dream as he wanted to be part of the organization that makes an impact on the lives of youth around the country.

“I’m very excited to be on board,” said Steele. “Today’s youth doesn’t understand the concept of reality. Kids think there is a reset button on a person’s life, and that’s why there are so many guns being pulled nowadays before people try to talk it out. They don’t understand the value of life.”

In recent months Find A Dream has been focusing on putting together an all star team to help spread awareness throughout the country and help enrich the lives of inner city youth by providing them with boxing, martial arts, computer and educational programs. They recently have secured a building for their newest facility which they will be opening up shortly in South Carolina, and are focusing their efforts on opening up several other locations.

Steele joins an elite team at Find A Dream, including former boxing champion Ray Mercer, UFC legend and Hall-of-Famer Dan “The Beast” Severn, cruiserweight boxer Bobby Czyz, and actor Quinton Aaron, amongst several others.

“I stand behind Find A Dream 100% for the reason of what they are trying to accomplish.,” said Steele. “Because I feel like if we can get to the youth before they get to that point, by teaching them the basics of what we call the sweet science, be there to mentor them and help them along the right road.”

In 2012 Find A Dream is striving to continue to expand and impact the lives of children throughout various communities. Find A Dream plans to spread their word through boxing and MMA events, car shows, cook-offs, concerts and more in hopes of reaching out to communities and bringing awareness of the necessity to work towards enriching the lives of our youths.

Find A Dream is a nonprofit organization unlike any other. We have partnered with professionals to deliver on our promise of positive change in young lives. Our communities become stronger when our youth is mentored through people of character with a true interest in pouring constructive, character-building activities and input into their lives.

UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs Poirier on Fuel TV - Tues. May 15 - Fairfax, VA

Featherweight contenders collide as Chan Sung Jung takes on Dustin Poirier, plus Donald Cerrone and Jeremy Stephens go toe-to-toe in the Octagon, and Amir Sadollah returns to battle Jorge Lopez! Live at 8pm ET / 5pm PT on Fuel TV
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UFC; Dos Santos vs. Mir; May 26th on PPV

Tomasz Adamek vs. Eddie Chambers; Tomas Adamek (45-2, 28 KO’s) is looking to get another title shot by facing Eddie Chambers (36-2, 18 KO’s) June 16

Main Events snaps right back with another "Fight Night" installment, nationally televised by NBC Sports Network. On June 16, "Heavyweights Collide" when Tomasz Adamek, 45-2, 28 KOs, takes on Eddie Chambers, 36-2, 18 KOs, in a significant match of top big men for the IBF North American Heavyweight belt. Both fighters have fought for the world heavyweight title, and are raring to get back to the big show. Each stands in the other's way. Adamek and Chambers are well-conditioned, quick-fisted, highly regarded talents in the sport. Their pairing is a natural and should make for a great fight. Chambers will have to contend with Adamek's massive fan base, which will surely pack the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. But the fact that Chambers' Philadelphia home base is not so far from Newark, means he too will have serious support for the fight. Clearly the atmosphere for this one should be electric.

Adding to the excitement on June 16th will be another key heavyweight match up when breakout star, Bryant Jennings, 13-0, 6 KOs, meets Steve Collins, 25-1-1, 18 KOs, of Houston, TX, in a 10-rounder for the Vacant USBA Heavyweight Title. This will be Jennings' third appearance on the NBC Sports Network "Fight Night" series. His last bout was an overwhelming TKO of former champion Sergei Liakhovich in March. Collins will try to stop Jennings' star-making streak in its tracks with his superior punching power. Main Events is promoting this show in partnership with Ziggy Promotions and Goossen Tutor Promotions.

After these three consecutive shows, Main Events will take the briefest of breathers before returning with more world class boxing.♔EL Boxing Empress & MMA Princess♔, See you at the Fights and Thank You for your time.EL Boxing Empress Online @ Twitter http://www.twitter.com/Keishamorrisey ©®™ 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 All photos other than specified by "EL Boxing Empress & MMA Princess" Keisha Morrisey, for ♔Empire Morrisey Photo-Studios♔, KCKMT for Bloodline Boxing Communications Entertainment and ★Starlite★ Boxing's Sweetscience Magnews-Online Publication all rights reserved.

NBC Sports Network's "Fight Night" Gabriel Rosado vs. Sechew Powell vs

Main Events returns with the latest installment of NBC Sports Network's "Fight Night" series in partnership with Russell Peltz of Peltz Boxing. Topping the show at the Sands Casino Resort in Bethlehem, PA, is rising junior middleweight Gabriel Rosado of Philadelphia, 19-5, 11 KOs. This will be a command performance for Rosado, who so impressed the NBC Sports Network execs in January with his disposal of Jesus Soto Karass on the very first edition of "Fight Night", that they ordered an extra show in the series just for him. Rosado faces two-time world title challenger Sechew Powell in a 12-round bout for the WBO Intercontinental Jr. Middleweight belt. Powell brings a seasoned 26-4, 15 KOs record, as well as a tricky southpaw style into the fight. Rosado will have his hands full, but another impressive win may position the Philadelphian for a big fight. He is currently ranked #5 by the IBF and #9 by the WBC. Powell is the IBF's 9th-ranked junior middleweight.

Supporting Rosado-Powell is a 12-round bout between Bethlehem's Ronald Cruz, 16-0, 12 KOs, and Prenice Brewer, 16-1-1, 6 KOs, of Cleveland. The fight will be for the Vacant WBC Continental Americas Welterweight Championship. The winner of the bout takes home his first piece of hardware as a professional. Clearly Cruz will have the hometown advantage, but Brewer brings a wealth of top-level amateur experience in with him.

Jerry Belmontes vs. Ramesis Gil to be televised by Univision on May 19th

Main Events brings boxing fans a tidal wave of action over the next month with three rapid-fire promotions scheduled for national television audiences. However, merely keeping boxing lovers busy was not the goal of Main Events head Kathy Duva. Committed to making matches that really count, Duva stacked all three shows with appealing fights that really matter in boxing's big picture. Kathy Duva said, "It has been a long time since we had such a busy month. There is a lot of excitement in the air at Main Events, lately, and, as a fan, I can't wait to watch each one of these bouts." So get ready for both quality and quantity over the next month.

First up is a card at the Pharr, Texas Convention Center to be televised by Univision on May 19th. Headlining the show is Texas featherweight, Jerry Belmontes, known as "The Corpus Christi Kid", puts his undefeated, 15-0, 5 KOs, record on the line against Dominican trial horse Ramesis Gil, 7-3-5, 5 KOs. It will be Belmontes' first time in the ring since last June, and he'll be hoping a win over Gil will be his ticket to a successful and more active future. The loyal fan base Belmontes built as an all-star amateur, will no doubt be in the house to cheer him on.

Also on the card, is an important heavyweight bout between Odlanier Solis, 17-1, 12 KOs, and Konstantin Airich, 23-5-2, 17 KOs, for the IBF Intercontinental Title. Cuban-born Solis will try to bounce back from his bizarre 2011 loss to WBC champ Vitali Klitschko, and to do so, will have to will have to get past the German-based Airich, who is currently on a six-bout winning streak, the last three by knockout.

Return of the Chin Checker; Curtis Stevens June 16

- “Me And Seth Mitchell Could Be A Great HBO Fight Down The Road”

By James Slater

33-year-old Skipp “Strictly Business” Scott is an athletic and talented heavyweight who stands an impressive 6’8” and weighs a solid 245-pounds. Currently 14-1(9), the former kick boxer who had very little amateur boxing experience is looking for a breakout 2012.

Hailing from Houston, Texas, Scott is set to return to action on May 24th.

Very kindly taking time out to speak with ESB, the articulate big man had the following things to say yesterday evening U.K time:

James Slater: Thanks so much for taking the time to speak Eastside Boxing, Skip! First off all, your next fight - when is it and who will it be against?

Skipp Scott: It’s my pleasure. I’m not sure who I’ll be fighting yet, but it will be May 24th. But I can adjust my style for each fight I have; to whoever it is I face.

J.S: And will the fight be in Houston and will it be eight or ten rounds?

S.S: It will be right here in Houston and it will be either six or eight rounds. And after that, my manager Kerry Daigle and myself will be looking to step up for a ten-rounder.

J.S: Going back to the start: how old were you when you first put gloves on? I know you did some kickboxing before you got into boxing.

S.S: I was kickboxing from the age of nine and ten. I got curious about boxing and first walked into the gym at around 23 or 24. It was a late start for me - I had only three amateur boxing fights - but because of my athleticism, my speed, my ability and my work ethic, I can counteract the late start.

J.S: Just asking you about your team: Kerry Daigle is your manager as you said - and who promotes you and who trains you? I read that former pro Lou Savarese promotes you?

S.S: Yes, Kerry is my manager. Lou, he’s a great friend of mine, but he’s not my promoter. He’s had me on a number of his shows because I sell a lot of tickets, and I’m sure we’ll continue to work together. Bobby Benton is my trainer, while my strength and conditioner, as well as my nutritionist, is Jolene Carter. I want to be busy in the ring, as that’s my style, and I want to have the energy to have lots of movement and power.

J.S: And for those fans that have not yet seen you fight, how would you describe your overall style?

S.S: I consider myself a boxer/puncher, but at the same time I’m very aggressive. You can fight smart and be very aggressive - look at Andre Ward for example. He can switch it up and be a crowd-pleasing fighter. I think of myself as the same; and I have power in both hands.

J.S: Who are your boxing heroes/influences? I read you are a big Lennox Lewis fan?

S.S: I am a big Lennox fan. He beat them all in a great era, and the fights he did lose, he came back and got revenge by demolishing his opponents. And I like Ali of course. But I like a lot of the smaller guys: Sugar Ray Leonard, Floyd Mayweather - I’m a huge Floyd Mayweather fan - and Juan Manuel Marquez. I watch and study those guys a lot; the pure boxers. And of course, with me being so tall (6.8”) I use my size and I use my long jab. But I can fight on the outside and on the inside.

J.S: Just going back to your pro debut, against Arron Lyons in 2006 - you actually lost that one on points. What went wrong?

S.S: Yes, I lost that. I was very green and new to boxing at the time. In a way, it was the best thing that happened to me, that loss. It made me know what it took to make it inside and outside of the ring. I started that fight real fast and I had him hurt, but I wore myself down. That’s a return fight we really want, and will hopefully get this year. He’s a guy who has upset a number of fighters, but I’m pretty sure I’ll stop him this time. I’ve learnt a lot since then. Most of my work has come in sparring - It was hard for me to get amateur fights. I’ve done tons of sparring and I can relax in the ring now.

J.S: Who are some of the guys you’ve sparred with, Skipp?

S.S: Justin Jones, who is 14-0. Fred Allen, who is slick and fast. Eugene Hill, who is like Tyson with his power and his defence, and Nagy Aguilera, a good fighter. And sometimes Lou [Savarese] gets into the ring. He’s a little older guy now, but he has that ring knowledge. As I say, I have that experience now and I want to take the step up and face some names from Europe or maybe some veteran names.

J.S: You had an active 2010, with seven fights, and three fights last year. What is the plan for this year?

S.S: We plan to finish the year strong. I can’t overlook the next fight, in May, but after that I’d like a ten-rounder. Hopefully I’ll have four to six fights this year. I plan on scoring some quick KO’s because I’ve been training so hard - and then I’ll be able to get right back in there. I plan to be back in the gym the day after my next fight. I train super-hard!

J.S: It’s an exciting time for young U.S heavyweights. There is you, Seth Mitchell and Bryant Jennings to name just three guys. Where do you see yourself in that bunch?

S.S: I’m right in that mix. They are all great fighters, guys I’ve got my eye on. They are all good but of course I’m better. They don’t have my speed, my power, my size and my ability to adjust. A fighter can get touched by my jab and then think they’ll go inside but duck into the uppercut. With my style, it looks a lot easier than it actually is to fight me; it’s a lot harder when a guy actually gets in the ring with me. But those guys are good fights for me. Me and Seth Mitchell; I think that could be an HBO fight down the road, and a real crowd-pleasing fight at that. And Jennings, he throws a lot of punches like I do. These fights will bring excitement back to the U.S.A. Also, I’d love to go over to Europe to challenge a guy like Robert Helenius or Tyson Fury. I want to let these guys know, the best young heavyweight is from Houston, Texas! It will be very interesting, me facing fighters like that. I’m tall and I can fight on the outside with my jab, and I can also mix it on the inside. I can beat guys from either approach.

J.S: The critics will point to your age, and say 33 is kind of old for a fighter on the way up. What would you say to that kind of negativity?

S.S: I feel I have tons of years ahead of me. If anyone said anything like that, I’d just name two fighters: Bernard Hopkins and Sergio Martinez. Martinez is 37 and he fights with his hands down, with amazing reflexes. I live a healthy life, I’m fresh, I’ve never taken many punches because I have a good defence - I think I’ve got around ten good years ahead of me yet.

J.S: What would your ultimate dream fight be, for down the road? Do you think the Klitschkos, for example, will still be fighting when you are ready for them?

S.S: This year, I plan on making a huge splash, and then next year, my team and I can do things that I believe will get me those big fights. We have to be smart, of course, and I have to get those ten-round fights. But the Klitschkos want to fight the best, and as soon as they see me as an upcoming contender, they will want to fight me. And of course, when I beat one, the other brother will want to make amends. I think I’m the only fighter who can not only fight them both but beat them both. They’ve never fought a fighter like me - who has the same reach or longer, or with my height, and who is faster than them and who is willing to go to war with them. I’m not just tall; I’m as fast as a middleweight. These will be great, crowd-pleasing fights and I think I’ll get there in the near future. I think the Klitschkos will fight on for another two to four years.

J.S: Well, it’s been great speaking with you, Skipp - and it sure would be interesting to see the Klitschkos fight a guy as tall as you, and not another cruiserweight. To my knowledge, they have never faced a fighter taller than themselves.

S.S: No, they haven’t. I won’t criticise their opposition, but as I say, they’ve never faced a fighter like me before.

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Atlas Cops & Kids Boxing Program Produces 1st Olympian Marcus Browne

This summer in London, Staten Island light heavyweight (178 pounds) Marcus Browne will be the first Atlas Cops & Kids Boxing Program product to compete in the Olympic Games, representing Team USA.

Coached by Gary Stark at the Park Hill Boxing Club, Browne is a two-time National PAL champion and 2012 USA Boxing National gold medalist who officially qualified to box in the 2012 Olympics by defeating Felix Valera (Dominican Republic), 12-6, in a quarterfinals match last weekend at the American Qualifier in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Browne went on to capture a gold medal.

The Dr. Theodore A. Atlas Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by renowned boxing trainer and television analyst Teddy Atlas in his father's memory, currently leases gym space for $1.00 a year for its Brooklyn and Staten Island locations. Operational costs, however, are approximately $50,000 for each gym. The money is used to pay coaches and to purchase equipment for the boxing program, and to pay a certified teacher who runs the educational component of each gym The Atlas Cops & Kids Boxing Program presently operates two gyms, in Park Hill and in East Flatbush in Brooklyn, with two new gyms scheduled to open this month at the Berry Houses in Staten Island and in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn.

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