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Thursday, July 26, 2012

No Holds Barred: Jordan Burroughs

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On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman speaks with 2011 freestyle wrestling world champion and 2012 Olympian Jordan Burroughs (http://www.alliseeisgold.com).

After completing an undefeated 2010-11 season at Nebraska and winning his second NCAA Div. I national championship, Jordan Burroughs went on to represent the U.S. at the world wrestling championships in freestyle at 74 kg/163 pounds. He won the world championship at that event, and has been undefeated since then, including winning championships at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials, the Cerro Pelado International Tournament, the Dave Schultz Memorial International Tournament, and the 2011 Pan American Games.

Wrestling in his first Olympic Games, Jordan Burroughs is favored by many to win a gold medal in London. The wrestling at the 2012 London Olympics takes place Sunday, August 5, through Sunday, August 12, at the ExCeL Centre. The competition for Jordan Burroughs's weight class, 74 kg, takes place Friday, August 10.

"It definitely gives me a lot of confidence being the favorite for the Olympic Games," he said in this interview, recorded by phone Tuesday evening, right before he left for London. He added and stressed, "However, I know I still have to go out there and perform. Predictions and projections mean nothing if you don't go out there and perform at your highest level. So for me I'm staying mentally focused right now on the task ahead, and just go out there and win."

We spoke with Jordan Burroughs about his successful transition from American folkstyle to freestyle wrestling, how his training has helped him adapt to international wrestling, his plans to continue wrestling through at least 2016, the possible effects of the Penn State scandal on that school's two-time NCAA Div. I national champion wrestling team, the growth of wrestling on the East Coast of the U.S., how he hopes to be viewed as an American hero, and more.

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ROBERT GUERRERO vs. SELCUK AYDIN SHAWN PORTER vs. ALFONSO GOMEZ FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero and Selcuk Aydin met with members of the media at a final press conference at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 just three days before their 12-round showdown for the vacant WBC Interim Welterweight World Championship on Saturday, July 28 from HP Pavilion at San Jose which will be televised live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).

In Saturday’s co-feature, top-rated welterweight prospect “Showtime” Shawn Porter steps into the ring against his toughest foe to date, two-time world title challenger Alfonso Gomez for the vacant NABO Welterweight Title.

The event is presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Arena-Box Promotion and sponsored by Corona, DeWalt Tools and AT&T. Preliminary bouts, featuring unbeaten junior middleweight Hugo "The Boss" Centeno vs. Ayi Bruce and undefeated super middleweight George Groves vs. hard-hitting Francisco Sierra, will air live on SHOWTIME EXTREME® at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

ROBERT GUERRERO:

“I had a great camp. I’ll let my training talk in the ring. I’ve been in Lake Tahoe for two months and I’m in great shape. This is the best camp I’ve ever had.

“My wife is doing better now and I can focus on boxing. Before, you guys only saw 50 percent of me in the ring. Now, I can give it 100 percent.

“I’m hungry and ready to fight.

“I want to thank Aydin for taking on the challenge to face me.

“He said he was going to break my jaw and that motivated me more. That pushed me even harder to get in there and bring it.

“I’m making my way back into the ring so this fight is very important for my career. I’m 100 percent focused and I know what I need to do on Saturday. If they think we’re looking past him, they’re wrong.”

SELCUK AYDIN:

“Most of the time when you have a big fight coming up you talk big, but I’m not a man of big words; I like to prove myself in the ring.

“I know what I came here for, to put on a great fight. We know our opponent, we know he is tough, but we came here to win and take the title back to Turkey.

“I’ve been fighting for 20 years and I know what I have to do to win. You’ll see on Saturday night.

“I can hit hard, but I will also box. I can’t wait to prove to the United States fans what I can do in the ring.

“We know Robert is very experienced, so I won’t say anything against him, but I know what I’ve done. I’ve had a great camp and I’m prepared for anything that happens on Saturday. I know what I’m all about and you’ll find out soon enough.”

RUBEN GUERRERO (Guerrero’s father and trainer):

“We had a great camp up in Lake Tahoe. We did it all with Bob Santos - conditioning, nutrition, training. When Robert gets in the ring you’ll see that body.

“He’s ready, he’s on fire. He’s ready for 20 or 30 rounds.

“These guys think they’re here to win but we’re going to put on a clinic.

“Robert is going to win another title. It’s going to be a long ride home for these guys.”

CONNY MITTERMEIER (Aydin’s trainer):

“We’ve had most of our camp here in San Jose. It’s been a great camp and Selcuk is in great shape.

“We have a very tough opponent, but Selcuk is here to win the fight. We know we have a tough test in front of us but we came here to win.”

SHAWN PORTER:

“This is my first fight in California, which is saying a lot after my amateur and professional career, so it’s a big step for me and my camp.

“My camp dissected Alfonso and told me what to do in the ring. My team pushes me physically and mentally to be ready to fight and I’m prepared to be 20 and 0 after Saturday night.

“He is the most experienced fighter I’ve faced as a professional and he’s been in there with some of the best, but I fought some tough guys in the amateurs and beat them.

“I need to use everything I have; speed, quickness, power, strength and endurance. It’s going to take everything I have to beat him. I need to make adjustments and take it one round at a time.”

ALFONSO GOMEZ:

“This is where I fought as an amateur and I’m excited to be back.

“We prepared well for this camp for Porter. We know he is capable. He reminds me of a young Shane Mosley and I’m sure he’ll have a great career like Mosley, but I have plans and he can’t derail me.

“I’m the toughest guy he’s ever faced. It’s a tough test that I know he will fail. I feel confident, strong and ready.”

“Title Wave,Hammerin’ Hank Lundy vs Raymundo Beltran Friday, July 27th, 2012 and will air live on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights at 10 p.m. (EST)

Hammerin’ Hank Lundy will be returning home to Atlantic City, NJ, next Friday on ESPN against Raymundo Beltran. The Philadelphia fighter is looking to get one step closer to getting a world title shot against the winner of the Sep.8 bout, involving John Molina and Antonio Demarco

“Title Wave” is scheduled for Friday, July 27th, 2012 and will air live on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights beginning at 10 p.m. (EST). The 10-round main event features Philadelphia’s “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy (21-1-1, 11 KOs) defending his North American Boxing Federation (NABF) lightweight title against Mexican warrior Raymundo Beltran (25-6, 17 KOs) of Phoenix, Ariz. Philadelphia super middleweight Farah Ennis (19-1, 12 KOs) will face Richard Pierson (11-2, 8 KOs) of nearby Paterson, N.J., in the 10-round co-feature.

The undercard also features a four-round welterweight bout between Anthony Young (4-0, 2 KOs) of Atlantic City and Richie Andrews (3-1-3, 1 KO) of Stuarts Draft, Va. Josh Mercado (5-1, 2 KOs) of Cape May, N.J., will battleKorey Sloane (2-4-1) of Philadelphia in a four-round bout and Atlantic City’sAntowyan Aikens (5-0, 1 KO) will face Jimmy Ellis (3-5-1, 2 KOs) in a four-round super middleweight bout.

Also, Kenneth Moody (2-3-2, 1 KO) of Virginia Beach, Va., will face Ismael Garcia (3-0) of Millville, N.J., in a four-round middleweight bout and super middleweight Isaiah Seldon of Somers Point, N.J., will face Steven Tyner (3-5-2, 2 KOs) of Akron in a four-round bout. All fights and fighters subject to change. Bantamweight Miguel Cartagena (5-0, 3 KOs) of Philadelphia will put his unbeaten record on the line against Jose Rivera in a six-round bout.

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DERRICK WEBSTER HEADED TO CAMP WITH ANDRE WARD Webster Returns to Action on August 31st in the Poconos

After spending time in Las Vegas last month with Freddie Roach and Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr., undefeated super middleweight Derrick "Take it to the Bank" Webster (13-0, 7 KOs) is now headed to Big Bear Mountain in California to help prepare WBA (Super) and WBC Super Middleweight Champion Andre Ward (25-0, 13 KOs) for an upcoming title defense. Ward, a 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist and reigning Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year, will be putting his belts on the line on September 8th when he faces current WBC Light Heavyweight Champion Chad Dawson (31-1, 17 KOs) in Oakland.

"Everything is really starting to hit home for me," an appreciative Webster said of the recent advancements in his career. "Andre Ward is the best in the division. For him to see me as a person who can get him ready for the fight with Dawson, it really means a lot to me. Ward is one fighter who is not missing much in terms of what he is capable of doing. Basically, he does everything right, and he works extremely hard. Not a lot of fighters have his work ethic."

After being unable to find an opponent this weekend for the latest installment of ESPN's Friday Night Fights, Webster will now return to action on August 31st when he headlines a show at Mount Airy Casino in the Poconos. However, the New Jersey native has been putting in the same amount of work leading into the camp with Ward that he would have conducted if the bout on Friday had never been pulled.

"I'm really looking to go to camp with Andre Ward and give him the best Derrick Webster I possibly can to help him come out victorious in this fight," Webster continued. "I've been training for this camp like I was training for a fight. I've also been disciplined as far as eating the right things, keeping a lot of water in my body and getting the proper sleep. I want to go out there and give him the best that I can. Hopefully, as I did in Vegas, I'll go out to Big Bear, California, and kick some doors down out there."

Webster will remain in camp with Ward for just over four weeks, and he will return to the East Coast on August 25th to put in final preparations with trainer Denny Brown for his own upcoming bout. He last fought in April when he defeated the hard hitting Sabou Ballogou in Atlantic City, meaning that his fight in the Poconos will be his first since gaining new world championship experience with Chavez, Jr., and Ward, along with trainers Roach and Virgil Hunter. Webster says he is the certain the two camps will have created a better version of himself, and he spoke about some of the specific improvements he expects.

"After working with Andre Ward, I think my defense will be a lot better," he remarked. "Since he has such great defense, I also think my punches will become much more precise. My timing will be a whole lot better because I'm not dealing with an average fighter. I'm dealing with a champion of the world who does everything right. In order for me to get to him, I'm going to have to do as much correctly as possible. In turn, that will start educating me and improving my capabilities to a much greater level than where they are now. Really, when I come home, I plan on being a completely different fighter."

And as far as his bout on August 31st is concerned, Webster promises there will be fireworks.

"Down at the Poconos, expect explosiveness," he stated. "As always, the crowd will be on their toes. It's going to be a really good night with a lot of showmanship. It's going to be something, I guarantee that. If you miss it, you're going to miss a lot. I don't care who the opponent is, I don't care how hard he trains. You can't train for a total package. When I put it together, it's going to be too much for him to handle, from round one until whenever the referee stops the fight."

Boxers to look out for at the London 2012 Olympic Games - Part III‏

With just a few days to go until the biggest show on Earth gets underway in the British capital, we look at the men and women in each of the weight categories who can have a real impact at the London 2012 Olympic Games. In the third of this four part series, we examine the Middle (75kg), Light Heavy (81kg), Heavy (91kg) and Super Heavyweight (+91kg) men.

Men Middleweight (75kg)
2008 Olympic Title holder: James DeGale (GBR)
2011 AIBA World Champion: Ievgen Khytrov (UKR)

Ukraine's Khytrov was in irrepressible form in Baku last year and the word is that he will be even better this summer so he will start the tournament in London as favourite. However there are many pretenders to the Olympic title with Japan's Ryota Murata, who lost to Khytrov in the final in the Azeri capital, a serious threat to the 23-year-old Ukrainian. Tough Irishman Darren O'Neill, a 2010 European Championships silver medallist, has the experience to really influence the top of the podium and after being handed the team captaincy, the 26-year-old will want to lead by example. Azerbaijan's Soltan Migitinov, who was so impressive in the World Series of Boxing first season, could prove that his added maturity could allow him to make a big impact. 2009 AIBA World Champion and Uzbek legend Abbos Atoev, who lost his first bout at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, carries the hope of a nation on his shoulders and at 26 years of age, this could be his last opportunity to collect the Olympic gold. Vijender from India, also a veteran on the international stage, has the know-how to go deep in the competition, having taken an Olympic bronze medal in Beijing four years ago. Stylish Anthony Ogogo from Great Britain and the USA's Terrel Maurice Gausha are also both in with a good chance.

Men Light Heavyweight (81kg)
2008 Olympic Title holder: Zhang Xiaoping (CHN)
2011 AIBA World Champion: Julio la Cruz Peraza (CUB)

It is very hard to see past the imposing figure of Cuba's AIBA World Champion Julio la Cruz Peraza for this one. The tall orthodox 21-year-old is a terrific mover around the ring with exceptional foot-work to go with his powerful combination punching. Adilbek Niyazymbetov from Kazakhstan made quite an impression after taking the silver medal at the AIBA World Boxing Championships Baku 2011 in his debut tournament on the international stage; the fledgling young talent is only 23 but has shown great maturity and could really challenge la Cruz Peraza for the title. Russia's gifted 2009 AIBA World Champion Egor Mekhontcev and Elshod Rasulov from Uzbekistan both took bronze back from the Azeri capital last year so will both be seeking to finish on top of the podium in London. In what promises to be an extremely competitive weight category, look out for Algeria's Olympic flag bearer Abdelhafid Benchabla, who took the World Series of Boxing by storm and won the Individual Championships in its first season. Heavy-hitter Damien Hooper from Australia was a 2010 AIBA Youth World Championships silver medallist, lost by one point to la Cruz Peraza in the quarter-finals of the AIBA World Boxing Championships Baku 2011, and at 20 is already spoken about as a future champion so maybe 2012 could be his year. Brazil's Baku bronze medallist Yamaguchi Falcao Florentino is another who will be keen to impress, the 21-year-old orthodox with the penetrating jab could be a dark horse in this category. Teenager Marcus Browne from the USA took first place at the AIBA American Olympic Qualifying Event Rio 2012 by defeating some quality opposition so expect the tactical American to also be pushing for honours. Up and coming Ukrainian Oleksandr Gvozdyk, who was a revelation during this season's World Series of Boxing, is another who could use the Olympic Games as a stage to set the boxing tournament alight with his sensational set of skills.

Men Heavyweight (91kg)
2008 Olympic Title holder: Rakhim Chakhkiev (RUS)
2011 AIBA World Champion: Oleksandr Usyk (UKR)

Another division that is expected to be dominated by the reigning Ukrainian World Champion, however Azerbaijan's super talented orthodox fighter Teymur Mammadov will be primed to be the main challenger. Belarusian Siarhei Karneyeu never gives his opponents a moment's peace and his ferocious style can defeat anyone on any given day. Tervel Pulev of Bulgaria is an awesome proposition and has both the skills and the power to dominate the category. Cuban boxers can never be overlooked and this is once again the case with classy Jose Angel Larduet Gomez in the mix. Italian superstar Clemente Russo knows what it takes at this level and this intelligent boxer will be looking to go one better than in Beijing when he took the silver medal. Russia's Artur Beterbiev and Michael S Hunter II from the USA also have it in their lockers to make a big impact. World Series of Boxing star Chouaib Bouloudinats from Algeria packs so much power in his punches and has the tournament experience to surprise a few of his adversaries in this tough draw.

Men Super Heavyweight (+91kg)
2008 Olympic Title holder: Roberto Cammarelle (ITA)
2011 AIBA World Champion: Magomedrasul Medzhidov (AZE)

There is talent aplenty in the heaviest weight category where both the Olympic title holder and reigning AIBA World Champion will be battling it out for supremacy. But this promises to be the most difficult category to predict with so many technical and flair boxers looking to take gold. Cammarelle and APB's Medzhidov will have to deal with the immense power of Great Britain's Anthony Joshua, who at only 23 years old is already being spoken about as one of the future greats, the 198cm tall, 6ft6in, Londoner has developed into one of the most feared fighters in the World. There is also an immense threat posed by the electric Cuban Erislandy Savon Cotilla, nephew of the great Felix Savon who won three Olympic gold medals. Kazakhstan heavy-hitter Ivan Dychko, a bronze medallist at the AIBA World Boxing Championships Baku 2011, has always had huge potential and with added maturity to his approach in the last year, we could see the 21-year-old having a real breakthrough at these Olympic Games. The emerging talent from Russia Magomed Omarov is another one who cannot be discarded; the giant won the AIBA European Olympic Qualifying Event Trabzon 2012 and last year became the European Champion after defeating Italy's Roberto Cammarelle in the final. The teenage sensation from Ecuador Ytalo Antonio Perea Castillo looked in devastating form at the AIBA American Olympic Qualifying Event Rio 2012, and although not the tallest, his hand speed and movement around the ring is awe inspiring, so he could really have an impact.

ELITE HEAT BOXING TEAM EXCELS AT JR. GOLDEN GLOVES TOURNEY IN LAS VEGAS

ELITE HEAT BOXING TEAM EXCELS AT JR. GOLDEN GLOVES TOURNEY IN LAS VEGAS

Once again, The Elite Heat Boxing Team out of Newark, New Jersey made their presence felt at this past weekend’s National Jr. Golden Gloves Tournament in Las Vegas

The team placed third overall in the entire country.

Vito Mielnicki repeated at the 9-10 Year old national champion at 70 pounds as did Malik Nelson in the 11-12 Year old - 70 pound division; Eysa Dorsey 11-12 year old at 65 pounds and Dantrell Perry in the 15-16 year old -- 154 pound division.

Tysir Daniels took 2nd in the 9-10 year old -- 65 pound division.

Golden Boy Promotions, SHOWTIME Sports® & CBS Team Up To Showcase Olympic Boxers Making Their Pro Debuts On Network Television‏

Golden Boy Promotions, SHOWTIME Sports and CBS Sportswill team up to showcase standout boxers from the 2012 Summer Olympic Games making their professional debuts live on the CBS Television Network. The initial live boxing broadcasts, which will be produced by SHOWTIME Sports, include two dates, Sunday, October 14 and Saturday, December 15 with additional dates to follow.

"It is a great pleasure for Golden Boy Promotions to be working with CBS on this excitingnetwork television opportunity for these young athletes," said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. "It is a chance of a lifetime and a guaranteed career jumpstart for some of these fighters to be able to make their professional debuts in front of millions of viewers on the CBS Television network."

"It is a dream come true for any Olympic fighter to make his or her pro debut on network television," said Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager, SHOWTIME Sports. "I am grateful to my colleagues at CBS who are giving SHOWTIME the opportunity to present the future of the sport to the largest possible audience. It will be an exciting moment for boxing and I am proud to be part of this special presentation."

Schaefer will travel to the Olympic Games in London which begin on Friday, July 27. He will attend the boxing events watching closely for breakout performances by fighters in all weight classes. Schaefer expects to keep a keen eye on the 12 men and women representing the United States, one of the largest U.S. boxing delegations at the Olympic Games in recent years.

"On behalf of Golden Boy Promotions, I am excited to attend the Olympic Games and see firsthand the worldwide talent that will be competing in the tournament," said Schaefer. "We know these men and women have the potential to become the future champions in our sport and it will be a thrill to see what boxing can look forward to in the years to come."

In addition, Olympic gold medalist and Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya, who this year celebrates the 20^th anniversary of his own Olympic gold medal win (1992 Barcelona), has pledged to be personally involved in the development of these fighters as they look for advice and guidance when he or she transition from their amateur to professional careers.

"I know from my own experience the pressure these young fighters are under to compete in the Olympics, to represent their country well and to bring home a medal," said De La Hoya. "Once the celebrating is over and they turn professional, there are certain things that happen during that transition that I feel I can assist them with because I did it myself."

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

50 Cent Leaves Music Behind to Enter World of Boxing

50 Cent Leaves Music Behind to Enter World of Boxing

50 Cent and Floyd Mayweather Jr. seem to now have a lot more in common than just being BFF’s. That’s because the G-Unit Records founder is taking a stab at the business of his boxing great friend, suiting up as a boxing promoter.

50 has launched TMT Promotions, short for The Money Team Promotions. It’s a company licensed to promote boxing matches in New York, and is in the process of being licensed in Nevada.

Former featherweight title holder Yuri Gamboa, and super middleweight contender Andre Dirrell, are said to be some of the first fighters to sign to TMT Promotions.

Here’s what’s being reported by the NY Post:

“Mayweather hinted in April that Curtis would be getting involved in the fight game, during a conference call to promote his fight against Miguel Cotto.

I think he’s going to be involved on the promotion side. We may even put him out there, let him fight on pay-per-view one time. So we don’t really know what the future holds, but Fiddy is getting involved with boxing.”

Is 50 Cent trying to be the next Don King? Of course he is. Don’t believe me.. Ask Leonard Ellerbe.

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