Andre Berto vs Cosme Rivera Chazz Witherspoon signs w/ DiBella Entertainment

***Undefeated Andre Berto squares off against Cosme Rivera in a main event, and in a co Feature newly signed Chazz Witherspoon hopes to delve into Thoroughbred Industry in horse country in Saratoga Springs New York***

New York, July 17--Undefeated heavyweight prospect Chazz Witherspoon takes to the national stage when he takes on Talmadge Griffis (24-6-3, 16 KOs) next Friday, July 27, on ESPN2's Friday Night Fights at Saratoga Springs City Center in Saratoga. The DiBella Entertainment heavy hitter hopes to follow the same path as his cousin -- former heavyweight champion Tim Witherspoon -- on a road which leads to a title belt.

Undefeated Chazz Witherspoon is following in his cousin Tim's, On The Road To a Heavyweight Title. Witherspoon was a 2004 Olympic alternate and National Golden Gloves winner. He has also impressed in his pro career, remaining undefeated in 18 fights and stopping his last five opponents. In his well-traveled, 9-year career, Griffis from Colorado Springs, CO has faced heavyweight stars David Tua and Clifford Etienne.

"Im happy to have the opportunity to be on the national stage again with ESPN2. This will allow me to come out and show the world what Ive been doing and how I am progressing," says the Philadelphia native, who will appear in the co-feature of the Andre Berto vs. Cosme Rivera main event presented by Pugnacious Promotions and DBE which will be televised nationally. "I will be able to show people that I am getting better with each fight and I am putting in the time to be a top contender. I appreciate Lou DiBella giving me this opportunity and I thank ESPN2 as well."

Witherspoon is also thrilled to be in thoroughbred country as the Saratoga Racecourse starts its renowned race meet, as he hopes to enter the equine industry down the line.

"I am very interested in horses and the breeding of horses. I would like to learn more about the thoroughbred racing game and what it takes to own and raise a championship caliber horse," says Witherspoon. "Getting involved in the racing game is something I might like to do when I am done with boxing.

Tickets and more information are available from Pugnacious Promotions, www.pugnaciouspromotions.com or 518-326-9756. Call or visit for more information. Tickets are $125 for Golden Ringside and $75 for Ringside. General Admission open seats are $40.

Paul Wiliams defeats Antonio Margarita in WBO title bout

Paul The Punisher Williams (33-0-24 Ko's) commemorated the holiday of Bastille Day by defeating and ending the reign of terror of WBO Welterweight Champion Antonio "The Tijuana Tornado" Margarito (34-5,1 NC,24 Ko's), the undefeated and World Boxing Organization (WBO) No. 1 welterweight contender

Billed as "Pride N Punishment", the long-awaited, highly anticipated 12-round confrontation between arguably the hardest-punching, most bitter rivals in the 147-pound division was presented by Goossen Tutor Promotions and televised on HBO World Championship Boxing, in an outdoor tennis stadium at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.

The winner of this fight is the preeminent welterweight in the world -- and that includes (Miguel) Cotto or anyone else in the 147-pound division, the events promoter, Dan Goossen, said.

ANTONIO MARGARITO

"The time is here for me to continue keeping my title।Everything has been great. I have had no injuries. I am 100 percent ready for any type of fight. This is not going to be a great fight, I know that Williams is a great fighter who throws a lot of punches. I am hoping that Williams throws a lot of punches because it is going to be a great fight. I am not looking at this fight to go the distance. I will finish Williams in the seventh round."

PAUL WILLIAMS

"I am going to punish Margarito. I am ready to get it on. I guess I will knock Margarito out in the seventh round.I am going to prove on Saturday that I am the best. That is why I am fighting the best. On July 14, you are going to see something that you have never seen before in the ring.Every time I get into the ring, I am 100 percent. I am always ready to go to war."

Experts favor Margarito

Franklin McNeil, The Star-Ledger Newark, N.J., (Williams): Williams made a lot of noise when he called out Margarito. He seems to have little to say now that the fight's been made -- maybe it's concentration, maybe not. If Williams isn't having second thoughts, he will win. His size and punching power will prove too much for Margarito, who is only holding the WBO welterweight title today because Joshua Clottey's hands failed him in December. Williams wins a decision.

Zachary Levin, Boxing News UK, (Margarito): Paul Williams is way over hyped. Who has he fought? What has he proven? As usual, Margarito is getting paid short shrift going into a big fight. All Tony does is win. Don't people get this? He may give up some early rounds, even the first five. But, eventually, he will start getting to Williams and the difference between the two will tell, just as it did against Clottey. Margarito retains his WBO belt by clear-cut decision or late stoppage.

Jacqui Snow, Myspace Boxing Group, groups.myspace.com/boxing, (Margarito): This will be a tough fight for Williams. Margarito, who's rumored to walk around at about 170, is taller and bigger than any of Williams' previous opponents. He's also fought a better level of opposition. Margarito's relentless pressure attacks will be too much for Williams, who will succumb late in the fight. Margarito wins by TKO 10.

Gatti vs Gomez and Cintron vs Matthysse "Welter Skelter", Gatti's class- act retirement showcase and Cintron's "Sugar Hill" Victory

Gatti vs Gomez Cintron Matthysse Fight-Bill

On Saturday July 14, 2007 Caesars, HBO Sports, Main Events, and The Contenders presented "Welter Skelter",in Atlantic City at the Boardwalk Hall, Arturo "The human highlight film" Gatti returned to "the house that Gatti built" to challenge Alphonso Gomez in an evening of boxing. The television coverage of the double header will carried live on HBO World Championship Boxing as part of an unprecedented welterweight triple header on the network that evening, the third bout being Williams vs Magarita in Los Angeles.

The Main Event

Alphonso Gomez (16-3-2-7 Ko's) of Whittier California KO of Arturo Gatti (40-9-31 Ko's)of Jersey City, New Jersey, referee Randy Nuewman stopped the fight in round seven of a scheduled 10. Gatti said, while exiting the ring swiftly "Gomez came to fight". Gomez landed 40 of 62 power shots in round 7.

Welterweight Double Headliner

Kermit Cintron (28-1-25 Ko's) of Carolina, Puerto Rico and the IBF Welterweight champion, the IBF #7 contender and the mandatory challenger, defeated Walter "El Terrible" Matthysse (26-2-1-25 Ko's) of Santa Fe, Argentina. 29 seconds into round 2 Cintron stopped Matthysse "El Terrible".

(Gomez at Post Press Conference after Victory)


(Cintron and Emmanuel Steward at Press Press Ringside after Victory)


The Weigh Ins Friday July 13 in Atlantic City, Caesars

There was a light mellow mood amongst all teams at the official weigh ins, before the commissioner and the governing bodies, the boxing media was there to cover the historical event, the contender and the legend and double headliner. The camera clicked a mile a minute at the arrival if the famed Arturo Gatti's, presence upon the dais to be weighed in, red carpet style. The stare down between Cintron and Matthysse Matthysse clearly flustered turned away from Cintron during the crowds jeers, he (Matthysse) suddenly left the dais upset, the crowd started to boo and hiss, it was exciting unknowing, then it immediately went back to a room full of quiet, before the next weigh in.

(Arturo Gatti at the weigh in in Atlantic City Caesars)


(Gomez at the weigh in in Atlantic City Caesars)


(Cintron at weigh in in Atlantic City Caesars)


(Matthysse at weigh in in Atlantic City Caesars)


(Cintron and Matthysse at weigh in in Atlantic City Caesars)


(Giovanni at weigh in in Atlantic City Caesars)


The first New York City Press Conference April 27 at a New York City restaurant

The promoters and sponsors hosted a press conference in April to announce Gatti's return to fight Gomez and Cintron vs Matthysse, Saturday July 14 at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall and Caesars.

(Gatti at first New York Press Conference)


(Cintron at first New York Press Conference)


The second Press Conference in New York City at Modell's in Times Square July 11 2007

The Promoters and Sponsors in association with Modell's in New York City, hosted a Pre fight press conference, Matthysse is missing yet again appearing finally at the official weigh in in Atlantic City's Caesar.

(Gatti vs Gomez, Cintron vs Matthysse, dais at Modells New York City Press Conference)


(Gatti Gomez face- off at Modell's New York City Press Conference)


(Cintron at Modell's New York City Press Conference)


(Gatti Gomez Cintron and Mickey Ward at Modell's New York City Press Conference


(Keisha and Wayne Chrebet, Jets Wide receiver and a boxing fan at Modell's New York City Press Conference)


The Fight Bill Under-card

(Henry Crawford (14-0-1-5 Ko's) of Paterson New Jersey after a KO 35 seconds in round 1 of Josh Hammock (8-3-6 Ko's) of Ft Smith Arkansas, in a scheduled 6 round welterweight bout)


(Giovanni Lorenzo (43-0-15 Ko's) of Washington Heights Manhattan KO Victory 2:56 second of round 3 of Sherwin Davis (18-5-12 Ko's) of Indianapolis, Indiana, in a scheduled 10 round Middleweight bout)


(Pawel "The Raging Bull"Wolak (15-0-9 Ko's) of Mt Arlington New Jersey) after Win, over Edgar Reyes (10-8-3 Ko's) of Orlando Florida, in a junior welterweight bout scheduled for 6 rounds)


(Raul Martinez (19-0-12 Ko's) of San Antonio Texas after a stoppage and TKO Victory in round 5 of Evaristo Primero, (14-11-1-7 Ko's) of El Paso Texas, the bout was scheduled for 6 rounds)


(Paulie Malignaggi and Contender Star Jerson Ravello attend the Gatti Gomez fight in Atlantic City)

(Keisha at fight card ringside, sporting a T-shirt "You looked better on myspace")


(Boxing trainer from Canada)