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

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

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

Fedor Emelianenko.

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

Executives of the Enterpriseand Fedor.


Eddie and Executive of the Enterprise.

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

Percy (Master P) Miller


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

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

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

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



The Wedding Party.



The Bride and Groom cut the cake.



The Wedding cake.



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



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



The Groom, unveils the garter from the Bride.



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



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



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



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

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

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

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

World Boxing Cares Boxing Community Out reach

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

Jose Sulaiman at the WB cares events.


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

Jose Sulaiman and Honorees.


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

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


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


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


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


Eileen Olszewski, female fighter and presenter.


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

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


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


Iran Barkley and Meldrick Taylor.


Keisha and Faruk Muhammad attend the WB cares event


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


Omar Sheika and Monte Barrett attend the WB cares event.


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


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


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


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


Dmitriy Salita attends the WB cares event.


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