Curtis "Showtime" Stevens will step into the ring at the Manhattan Center on March 6

Curtis "Showtime" Stevens
Bronx, NY- For the first time since signing a multi-year deal with Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing, Curtis "Showtime" Stevens will step into the ring at the Manhattan Center on March 6. Stevens will appear as part of the action packed under card which features a USBA Junior Welterweight title fight between "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis vs. Harrison Cuello. Also, featured in the co- main event is fan favorite New Yorker Vinny Maddalone battling veteran Jeff Yeoman in an 8 round Heavyweight match up. Sports website www.GoFightLive.TV will web cast the entire event online.


One half of the famed "Chin Checkers", Brooklyn, NY native Stevens (17-2-1, 12KO's) is a throwback to the old days of boxing with his killer left hook and crippling body punching. Curtis presents a danger to anyone who stands opposite him in the squared circle. On this occasion, it will be journeyman, Thomas Reid (35-21-1, 13KO's) of Jackson, TN, who in his own right is not to be taken lightly. Stevens will have his hands full as he will be facing a fighter who has gone up against some of the best in the business. Taking on a who's who of the 175-pound realm, Reid has fought the likes of former WBC light heavyweight champion and Roy Jones Jr. conqueror Montell Griffin, WBO 175-pound titlist Julio Gonzalez, and light heavyweight contenders Elvir Muriqi, Yusaf Mack, and Prince Badi Ajamu.


The bout is scheduled for 8 rounds in the Super Middleweight division and promises to be an all action affair.

The balance of the exciting undercard will be announced shortly.

Tickets are fan friendly priced at $202 first row ringside, $102, $52 and $32 and are available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling (212) 307-7171 and at all Ticketmaster outlets. Additionally, tickets and exclusive VIP tables can be purchased directly from Star Boxing by calling (718) 823-2000 or by visiting http://www.starboxing.com

SPECIAL NOTE: ALL VIP TABLES ARE SOLD OUT FOR THIS EVENT
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NABF junior welterweight champion Frankie “El Gato” Figueroa now a promotional free agent

New York– NABF junior welterweight champion Frankie “El Gato” Figueroa is a promotional free agent after his deal with Seeno Group recently concluded. Figueroa’s manager, Sal LoNano, is entertaining offers from numerous promoters.


Figueroa (18-2, 13 KOs), who has moved back to the Bronx after living a year in Miami, is rated No. 10 by the World Boxing Council, as well as No. 13 and No. 14 by the International Boxing Federation and World Boxing Association, respectfully.

“Frankie is the reigning NABF champion, world-class fighter and a great kid,” LoNano said. “With a good promoter in his corner, he will become a world champion. We want to thank Attorney Tony Cardinale for the legal advice he gave us.”

U.S. Army veteran Figueroa currently is in Vero Beach (FL) training camp with his trainer, James “Buddy” McGirt, Sr., awaiting his next fight.

“Gato” also is the reigning WBC International Mundo Hispano welterweight and New York State light welterweight title-holder.

For more information about “Gato” Figueroa visit his web site at www.gatofigueroa.com.

CONTACT: Bob Trieger, Full Court Press
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Share My Love; By Shari Robinson, Nedra Crawley and Teesha Sumpter are two beautiful women in search of true love....

Share My Love; By Shari Robinson


Synopsis

Nedra Crawley and Teesha Sumpter are two beautiful women in search of true love. Both are intelligent and emotionally available, but in a society where men seem to have far more options than women do, the two succumb to their fears: the fear that they'll never be able to have a man all their own.

In "Share My Love", we go with the young women as they struggle through their personal insecurities, their hopes and dreams for the future, and ultimately, their willingness to risk their hearts and egos for the chance to experience true intimacy with a man.

Nedra knows all about the shortcomings of men. After all, her own beloved father disillusions her when he reveals himself to be less than the perfect gentleman she'd grown up believing he was. When Nedra's mother breaks it down to her that men and women are simply not alike when it comes to things like fidelity and sexual appetite, we see her lay down her ideals for the sake of "versatility". But is she fooling herself?



Not even Teesha's sheltered southern upbringing can squelch the sexual hunger she feels inside. But as she goes from one humiliating experience to another, it finally takes its toll. By the time her new best friend comes up with a unique and intriguing plan to get them both the love they crave and the security they need, she is ripe to try something revolutionary in the bedroom. They agree to share the same man on a rotating schedule of sex, outings and vacations, but can this idea really work?

In "Share My Love", the question of whether or not three is company gets answered once and for all. Is three pleasant company or emotional chaos?

For more information: www.booksbysharirobinson.com

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Africa Unite; Danny Glover & Marleys To Walk Red Carpet

Miami- Part biography, reggae musical and humanitarian effort, Africa Unite highlights Bob Marley's massive 60th birthday celebration in Ethiopia. This intimate look at the life and work of the late musician and activist is also an appeal for a united Africa that can stand proudly and independently on the world stage. The documentary will be showcased this year during the 25th anniversary of the Miami International Film Festival (MIFF).

Africa Unite Director Stephanie Black and co-producer Danny Glover will talk about the film at a press conference on Tuesday, March 4 at 11 a.m. at the Royal Palm Hotel, 1545 Collins Ave, Miami Beach. The film will be screened the evening of March 4 at 9 p.m. at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, 174 East Flagler Street, Miami.

In 2005, more than 350,000 people from all over the globe came together in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to celebrate Marley's 60th birthday. The Africa Unite Foundation, founded by the Marley family, organized the weeklong celebration and sponsored the attendance of students from Africa and Jamaica for a conference and dialogue with support from UNICEF (The United Nations Children's Fund) and partners. Actor and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Danny Glover chaired the symposium.

While the film is anchored by this historic benefit concert, it also branches into other parallels that delve into Marley's personal dream of a united Africa. It features a cameo by Glover, as well as performances by recording artists Lauryn Hill, Angelique Kidjo, and members of the Marley clan, including children Ziggy, Damian, Stephen, Cedella, Julian, and Ky-Mani.

Africa Unite was crafted by Stephanie Black, an award-winning director and producer, and co-produced by the Marley family's Tuff Gong Pictures and Glover's co-founded production company, Louverture Films. Black's past films include two documentaries: Life and Debt (2001) and H-2 Worker (1990). She has directed programming for BRAVO, Sesame Street, Nickelodeon, and the Cartoon Network, and numerous music videos. In addition, she is also teaches documentary film at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.

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Getting Your Fiscal House In Order - A Family First Friday Presenation‏

FAMILY FIRST FRIDAY

Presents a

FINANCIAL SEMINAR @ St. Mark’s UMC

49-55 Edgecombe Avenue, @ 137th Street

Friday, March 7, 2008 6 PM to 9 PM

God’s Plan For Your Future

We want to help your family have a better financial future!

Everyone’s life is different. But some things are universal.

The dream of owning a home;

College for kids;

A worry-free retirement;

Sometimes, it seems too hard.

There are too many bills

Responsibilities

Too much month and too little money


The question is the same. How to prepare? How to be ready when tomorrow comes?
There is a way to make dreams come true. Discover the SOLUTIONS.
During this session you will learn how to deal with serious financial issues affecting millions of Americans today.

• forget past financial mistakes and start fresh

• stop emotional spending and still be content

• fund future objectives with confidence

Did you know that there are over 2,350 verses in the Bible about handling your money and possessions? Jesus said more about money than just about any other topic.

If your minister were to preach one verse a week, it would take him over 45 years to cover all of them.

Here are just a few verses that represent God’s views on Money;

Get Out of Debt - Romans 13: 8, Proverbs 22:7

Accumulate Wealth – Joshua 1:8, Deuteronomy 8:18

Properly protect your family and assets –

Proverbs 22:3, Ecclesiastes 7:11-12

Build a Family retirement Trust – Proverbs 13:22

Why does the Bible have so much to say about money?

Because so much of our lives revolves around it.

Not that I speak from want; for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Phil 4:11-13

Presented by: Theresa Henry, President TH Financials

Refreshments Served

Having your finances advised by a financial expert that practices Biblical truths can give you more free time and a peace-of-mind with managing your finances.

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Charlotta Janssen 'Americana' opening Thursday March 6 from 6 -9 at Gloria Kennedy Gallery‏

Please join us for the opening reception of ‘Americana’ by Charlotta Janssen, Thursday March 6 from 6-9 PM. Her skaintings (sketched paintings) are from her Americana (1900 – 1950) series featuring church groups, rallies, sports teams, performers and families before posing became an epidemic. Her large dramatic canvases capture a diacritic pictorialization of bygone days. Ms. Jansen works on canvas and paper with acrylics, oil and iron oxide. Limited edition Giclee´ prints are also available. The exhibition runs until March 15th.

The Harlem Swimming Team' inspired by a photograph by James Van der Zee 4.5' x 16' acrylic, iron oxide & oil stick onto canvas.





Gloria Kennedy Gallery is a contemporary art gallery defining the art space in a new vernacular by presenting diverse, fresh and riveting exhibitions of original art.
© 2008 Gloria Kennedy Gallery. All rights reserved


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From Mondays press conference in Cancun; Nate Campbell, Juan Diaz, Samuel Peter, Oleg Maskaev

Nate Campbell: “It has been a hard road for me to get here but I am here now. I don’t have anything to do with what’s going on between Juan Diaz and Don King but I can tell you this: On Saturday night I’m going to take you to hell, Juan.”

Juan Diaz: “I’ve fought in Mexico many times and it’s great to be back home. I fought here when I was 16 years old. Nate Campbell is a good fighter and I’m ready to go 12 rounds.

Samuel Peter: (To Oleg Maskaev’s promoter Dennis Rappaport): “Buy a new pair of glasses because I want you to see how hard I’m going to hit your man on Saturday.”

(To Oleg Maskaev): “I want to tell you one thing: “I’m going to knock you out. I’m going to eat you alive.”


Samuel Peter: “I’m coming to fight on Saturday night and I promise I’m going to beat you. I’m going to punish you and beat you up. I’ve been fighting for seven years and I’ve never ducked anyone. I hope you’re planning on coming to fight on Saturday. You can run no more.”

Oleg Maskaev: “I’m ready and I’m coming to win on Saturday night. I have worked very hard.”

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Don King Quits Juan Diaz; Diaz’s Attorney Fred Levin Quit Undefeated Lightweight Champion in February, Promoter Decides to Follow Suit .....

Don King Quits Juan Diaz; Diaz’s Attorney Fred Levin Quit Undefeated Lightweight Champion in February, Promoter Decides to Follow Suit by Abandoning Star Boxer after Saturday’s Match

CANCUN, MEXICO—Boxing promoter Don King made a surprise announcement on Wednesday that he will no longer represent undefeated unified lightweight world champion Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz after his match on Saturday with Nate “Galaxxy Warrior” Campbell in Cancun, Mexico.

King has represented Diaz since September 2006, and it is highly unusual for the world’s greatest promoter to give up on a star client without an attempt to keep him in his stable of fighters.

King is in Cancun presenting a world championship doubleheader on Saturday featuring the first world heavyweight championship ever staged in Mexico when World Boxing Council champion Oleg Maskaev defends his title against WBC interim champion Samuel “The Nigerian Nightmare” Peter as well as Diaz facing Campbell, the International Boxing Federation No. 1-ranked mandatory challenger.

King made the announcement at the final press conference for the event, named “History in Cancun.” With principals from Saturday’s fight card assembled in front of the media, King read passages from a February resignation letter from Diaz’s attorney Fred Levin addressed to Diaz’s manager Willie Savannah.

“It has come to the point where I can no longer in good conscience represent Juan Diaz,” Levin wrote, lamenting the fact that he had only spoken to Diaz on one occasion.

The highly respected and successful lawyer added: “Willie, I’ve been practicing law for almost 47 years. I have never had a client complain about anything that I have done in the practice of law until now.”

King echoed Levin’s sentiments, noting that he, too, is enduring a barrage of complaints from Savannah while Diaz’s career continues to skyrocket.

“Juan Diaz and Willie Savannah seem to be doing just fine,” King said. “Juan was lucky to make $100,000 for a fight before he came to me. He made $2 million in his first year with me and I arranged for him to fight for two more world titles, which he won. He’ll make another $800,000 on Saturday night.

“It seems to me that Juan has been doing his job inside the ring and I’ve been doing my job as his promoter outside the ring. I’m still trying to figure out what it is Willie’s not getting when looking back upon one of the best financed and most successful career progressions I have ever been part of.”

King then announced his resignation.

“I bring this up to you today because, like Fred Levin, I have made a decision to no longer promote Juan Diaz after Saturday’s fight. And it’s not because I wouldn’t like to continue to work with Juan. It’s for the same reason the esteemed Fred Levin quit. I will no longer work with Juan’s manager Willie Savannah.”

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