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Friday, November 15, 2013

Roy Jones Jr. And Bobby Gunn Clash For WBU World Cruiserweight Clash On Dec 4th



World Boxing Union President Don ‘Moose’ Lewis today officially announced that Roy Jones Jr. will face Bobby Gunn, at the National Guard Armory in North Philadelphia, PA on Wednesday 4th December 2013 for the WBU World Cruiserweight title.
During his twenty four year professional career Jones Jr. has secured world titles in four different weight catagories – Middleweight, Super Middleweight, Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight – and is the only boxer in history to start his career as a Light Middleweight and then go on to win a Heavyweight Championship.
On winning the WBA Heavyweight title, by beating John Ruiz by unanimous decision on the 1st March 2003, Jones Jr. made history by becoming the first former middleweight champion to win a heavyweight title in 106 years.
However, whilst he has been one of the most successful sportsman of his age, Jones Jr. makes no secret that before retiring he wanted to add the ‘missing’ Cruiserweight crown to his already overflowing trophy cabinet.
However it has not been an easy road for Jones Jr. to travel in his bid for the elusive Cruiserweight Crown he desires.
Back in 2009 Jones Jr. made an unsuccessful bid, against Australia’s Danny Green, for the International Boxing Organisation’s version.
After the unsuccessful title bid, Jones Jr. then went the distance with old foe Bernard Hopkins, who made amends for his loss of the IBF Middleweight Crown to Jones Jr. some ten years earlier, followed one year later by the last round KO loss to Denis Lebedev.
Jones Jr. came back in December 2011 with a virtual shutout win over Max Alexander, which he then followed up with another excellent points win over then unbeaten Polish star Pawel Glazewski, to set up the opportunity to once again move into Championship contention, with his record standing at 56 wins (40 KO) and 8 losses (4 KO)
On December 4th Jones Jr’s opponent will be the former IBA Cruiserweight World Champion and the current Bareknuckle Heavyweight Champion, Canada’s Bobby ‘The Celtic Warrior’ Gunn.
Like Jones Jr. Gunn has a fearsome record - 21 wins (18 KO) 5 losses (4 KO) and a single draw – although it must be said that is still less than half of bouts fought and won by Jones Jr.
Gunn may have lost both his previous Championship challenges, against IBF Cruiserweight Champion Tomasz Adamek in 2009 and in 2012 against James Toney for the vacant IBU Heavyweight title, but is no easy opponent for Jones Jr.
Prior to those losses, he won three Championship bouts in a row, all by stoppage. In July 2008 Gunn stooped James Morrow in the fifth to secure the IBC Inter-Continental Cruiserweight title.
Later that year Gunn successfully defended the IBC title and secured the vacant WBC United States (USNBC) Cruiserweight title, with a third round stoppage of Shelby Gross.
Three months later Gunn successfully defended the WBC United States title, as well as secured the vacant NABA Cruiserweight title, with a fourth round stoppage of Brad Gregory.
World Boxing Union President Don ‘Moose’ Lewis said of the upcoming Championship fight.
“What a way to end the year.
Roy Jones Jr. is a living legend and we are honored to have him fighting for our Cruiserweight title.
During his exemplary career Roy has done it all, I can’t think of how many titles he has won, but it has to be around but it’s definitely in double figures, I wouldn’t even guess at how many Championship fights he’s had defended those titles either.
Bobby Gunn has also won quite a few titles in his career, so knows his way around a Championship fight.
This showpiece event marks the end of a remarkable year for the World Boxing Union, that has seen us grow in stature month by month, as well as us sanctioning more title fights , many in new territories around the world, than we had previously achieved.”
Roy Jones Jr. versus Bobby Gunn, for the WBU World Cruiserweight Championship, takes place at the National Guard Armory in North Philadelphia, PA on Wednesday 4th December 2013

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Travis Kauffman: I Want It More Than Quezado, I will be the WBU Champ On Nov 30th‏

  • Heavyweight contender Travis Kauffman, is set for a home town showdown,
    against Manuel Quezado, for the vacant World Boxing Union
    Inter-Continental Heavyweight crown, on the Marshall Kauffman King’s
    Boxing promoted ‘GET READING TO RUMBLE’ mega event at the Santander Arena, Reading, PA, on Saturday 30th November 2013.
    
    Since turning pro in 2006 Travis has racked up an enviable twenty six
    wins, nineteen by stoppage finish, and just the single loss, against Tony Grano in September ’09.
    
    Even though this isn’t his first tilt at a Championship - having secured
    the WBF Inter-Continental title in May 2010, with a sensational second
    round stoppage of Youngstown, Ohio’s Chris Koval - Travis is so determined to secure the coveted WBU crown, that for the first time in his career he has recruited a new member to his training team, former World Cruiserweight Champion Al Cole.
    
    Travis clearly feels that the introduction of the former World Champ is
    the ace up his sleeve, that will ensure his success on November 30th, as
    he made clear when he spoke earlier.
    
    “I don’t underestimate him at all, he may not have boxed for a while but
    he’s been fighting in MMA, so he is fight ready.
    
    He’s had more championship experience than me, but I have a lot of
    experience in the amateurs and I’ve had a lot of professional experience
    as well.
    
    I’ve been extremely busy, this is my fourth fight in less than a year,
    I’ve dedicated myself in camp and there’ll be a new Travis Kauffman on the 30th, which I don’t think anybody has ever seen.
    
    I’ve been sparring Tomasz Adamek, he’s been helping me for November 30th
    and I helped him for his November 16th fight.
    
    I don’t think you can get better sparring than I’ve had for this fight,
    I’ve also sparred Brian Jennings and we’ll be brought him back into the
    camp, I’ve also been sparring Monte Barrett, so you can see I’ve been
    sparring World class fighters.
    
    To prepare me for my fight, besides my father Marshall Kauffman, Al Cole a former Cruiserweight Champ of the World, he’s helping train me.
    
    I don’t like to have a whole bunch of people around me, I’m not someone
    who has an entourage of trainers and the like.
    
    This is the first time I’ve worked with Al Cole, sometimes he’s a little
    frustrated when we’re learning something new, but he’s aching for me to
    win the Heavyweight title, he held the Cruiserweight title for six years
    and was unbeaten, but he never won the Heavyweight title
    
    I’m really up for it, I’m training really hard, I’m really enjoying my
    boxing and I think everything’s going in the right direction.
    
    I feel I want it more than he wants it, I’m really enjoying my boxing and I will be the WBU Champion on November 30th.”
    
    Travis Kauffman versus Manuel Quezada, for the WBU Inter-Continental
    Heavyweight title, takes place on the Marshall Kauffman King’s Boxing
    promoted GET READING TO RUMBLE event at the Santander Arena in Reading, PA on Saturday 3oth November 2013



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Yorgey Ready For WBU Title Clash With Murtagh – Reading PA, Nov 30th

Yorgey Ready For WBU Title Clash With Murtagh – Reading PA, Nov 30th
Later this month Bridgeport PA’s Harry Joe Yorgey gets his second shot at a World title, when he faces Irish Champion Lee Murtagh, for the World Boxing Union Middleweight crown, on the Marshall Kauffman King’s Boxing promoted ‘GET READING TO RUMBLE’ mega event at the Santander Arena, Reading, PA, on Saturday 30th November 2013.
The hugely popular Yorgey is no stranger to Championship boxing, having fought for six different titles to date.
Yorgey’s first foray onto the Championship trail was back in November 2006, when he drew against Martinus Clay, when they clashed for the vacant IBU Inter-Continental Light Middleweight title.
It wasn’t until August 2008 before Yorgey got the chance to fight for a title, this time ‘Lightning’ secured the IBF International Light Middleweight crown, with a majority decision win over Jason LeHoullier.
In his very next fight, against Ronald Hearns in March 2009, Yorgey sensationally won the IBA Inter-Continental title with a ninth round KO of the previously unbeaten Hearns.
In November 2009 Yorgey was once again in Championship action, this time against Alfredo Angulo for the interim WBO World Light Middleweight crown, this fight was also won in knockout fashion, unfortunately for Yorgey it was him that was KO’d.
It would not be until January this year before Yorgey was once again in Championship action.
Yorgey travelled from his Pennsylvania home to Las Vegas, Nevada, where he faced Jermell Charlo, for the WBC Continental Americas title, on national TV at the Golden Boy promoted event. Unfortunately once more ‘Lightning’ was stopped, this time in the eighth round.
A non-championship bout followed in March, against Julius Kennedy, which Yorgey won by a split points decision.
In June this year Yorgey once again faced Julius Kennedy, this time for the vacant WBF North American Middleweight title, once again Yorgey came away victorious, this time by a close majority points decision.
Speaking on the phone from his home, Yorgey spoke briefly on his upcoming WBU World title fight.
“I’m really excited to be fighting for the WBU title.
I don’t know too much about Lee Murtagh, I’ve seen him on YouTube and I know he fought over here against Hector Camacho Jr.
I spoke with some people who know Camacho and watched the fight as well, from what I can make out he’s a tough kid and I know he’s going to come to fight, it’s a World title fight, so it’s an opportunity for him as much as it’s an opportunity for me.
I’ve been in with the best of them and won three titles myself, so I know what I have to do to win the fight, I’m not going to be worrying what Lee Murtagh does, I’m going to prepare myself to win the fight.”
‘Lightning’ Harry Joe Yorgey versus Lee Murtagh, for the WBU World Middleweight title, headlines the Marshall Kauffman King’s Boxing promoted GET READING TO RUMBLE event at the Santander Arena in Reading, PA on Saturday 3oth November 2013
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Former WBU Champ Wayne Alexander Joins Board Of WBU Europe‏





Former WBU Champ Wayne Alexander Joins Board Of WBU Europe
Just over nine years ago, then British and European Light Middleweight Champion, Wayne ‘Alexander The Great’ Alexander stepped into the ring to face Mehrdud ‘The Margate Rock’ Takaloo for the World Boxing Union crown.
On what Wayne describes as the greatest night of his life, the South Londoner put in a sensational performance, knocking Takaloo, a former WBU champion himself, out in the second round, to be crowned the WBU Light Middleweight King.
Wayne went on to successfully defend the WBU title, against Thomas McDonagh, before retiring from the ring some nine months later.
Today it was announced that Wayne has renewed his association with the World Boxing Union, now under the stewardship of Don ‘Moose’ Lewis, by joining the board of WBU Europe.
On the 30th November, Wayne undertakes his first official duty for WBU Europe, when he co-supervises the WBU Europe title fights of Mark Prince vs. TBA and Marianne Marston versus Galina Gumliiska, on the Dave Murphy Acourtier Events promoted WARZONE event, which coincidently takes place at the very same venue that he won his World title, the York Hall in London.
Speaking from his home earlier the former Champion barely hid his joy at renewing his association with the World Boxing Union.
“It’s great to renew my association with the WBU, I won the World title back in 2004 against Takaloo.
Over the past couple of years it’s gone by the wayside, so it’s great to see the title I won back then starting to get back on the map.
Honestly it’s an honour, I really mean that, I can’t thank Rio (Gianluca Di Caro - President WBU Europe) and Don (Don Lewis – President WBU) enough for having me as part of the team.
It really is an honour, boxing is my life, it’s what I do, so to be involved on the World boxing scene again is really special to me, I really mean that.
I’m looking forward to November 30th and being an official on Mark’s (Mark Prince) fight.
I know Mark quite well, I’ve known him since about 1992, when we were both still amateur, he was with the Enterprise ABC and he turned pro a couple of years before me, he was with Carly Carew.
I was going to go to his comeback fight, but couldn’t make it, this time I’ll be there, in an official capacity.
The other WBU title fight will be a bit different for me, personally I haven’t been following Women’s boxing, up to now that is.
I’m not disrespecting Marianne (Marston) or Galina (Gumliiska), but it’s like any male dominated sport, it takes a while before the Women’s side is fully accepted by everyone.
I have to say I’m really looking forward to November 30th, it’s great to have WBU title fights here in London again, it’s been way too long.”
 
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Thursday, November 14, 2013

Hardwork Promotions Back on November 23rd in Baltimore, MD!




Hardwork Promotions brings live professional boxing to Baltimore, MD on Saturday night, November 23, 2013.  The boxing card, entitled, “United Nations II” in honor of the melting pot that is the DMV boxing scene, will feature fighters from five different countries, as well as prospects from the Baltimore area. Fighters from the U.S.A., Mexico, Romania, Cameroon and Sri Lanka, are expected to be featured on the card. The exciting night of boxing is to be held at the Patapsco Arena, 3301 Annapolis Road, Baltimore, MD 21230 with the first bout beginning at 7:00pm and doors opening at 6:00pm.

Hardwork Promotions was formed by Venroy July, out of his recognition of the hardships endured by fighters and his desire to utilize boxing as a platform to allow these fighters to better their communities. Consistent with this goal, Hardwork Promotions invites all men to bring their sons, nephews or mentees, 15 years or younger, to the show, for discounted tickets of only $10 for these sons and mentees. 
The weigh-ins for “United Nations II” will be held on Friday evening, November 22, 2013, beginning at 4:00pm, at the Patapsco Arena.  This event is open to the media and is free for the general public (all ages are welcome).

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McCreedy & Traietti fighting on 'Royale Rumble' In potential prelude to rematch November 23 at The Royale Nightclub Boston

McCreedy & Traietti fighting on 'Royale Rumble'
In potential prelude to rematch
November 23 at The Royale Nightclub Boston  

Two of New England's best and most popular boxers, "Irish" Joey McCreedy and Chris Traietti, will be fighting in the main event and co-feature, respectively, on the "Royale Rumble" card, presented by Big Six Entertainment, November 23 on a special Saturday afternoon card (5 p.m. ET start) at The Royale Nightclub Boston (formerly The Roxy).

McCreedy won a six-round split decision over Traietti back on January 1, 2008 at Foxwoods Resort Casino.  Their separate Nov. 23rd fights may serve as a prelude to a possible rematch in 2014, although both fighters soon plan to move down in weight classes, McCreedy to super middleweight and Traietti to light heavyweight.  They could, however, agree to meet at an agreeable catch-weight in what would be a major New England showdown.

McCreedy (14-6-2, 6 KOs), fighting out of the same hometown as "Irish" Micky Ward (Lowell, Mass.) and his trainer Dicky Eklund, takes on Nigerian light heavyweight Dennis Ogboo (7-7, 6 KOs) in the six-round headliner

Irag War veteran Traietti (14-3, 10 KOs), fighting out of nearby Quincy, meets Randy "The Rattler" Campbell (3-10, 2 KOs), in the eight-round co-feature.  Traietti defeated Campbell 2 ½ years ago by way of a six-round majority decision. 

Undefeated Lawrence (MA) heavyweight prospect Alexis Santos (11-0, 10 KOs) faces veteran Kevin Franklin (4-7, 1 KO) in a six-fight, while Lynn (MA) welterweight "Speedy" Rashidi Ellis (2-0, 1 KO) squares off with Oscar Diaz (0-2) in a four-rounder.

Also fighting in a rematch is Stoneham (MA) welterweight Greg Vendetti (4-0-1, 2 KOs) and Brockton's (MA) Antonio Chaves Fernandez (3-13-2) in a six-round rematch.  They fought to a four-round draw this past July at the same venue.

Marshfield (MA) junior middleweight Aleksandra Magdziak Lopes (10-2, 1 KO) takes on "Notorious" Nicole Woods (11-2-2, 3 KOs) in a six-round battle of former world title challengers.

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INTRODUCING THE NORTH EAST COMBAT SPORTS EXPO

INTRODUCING THE NORTH EAST COMBAT SPORTS EXPO




Ever since Royce Gracie amazed the world by winning the first ever Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) tournament in the United States in 1993, practitioners of all styles of combat sports have been developing, what they believe to be, the most effective techniques in competition based fighting. At the time, Royce opened the eyes of the world to the effectiveness of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. But now in 2013, you see techniques from many martial arts disciplines being effectively used in MMA competition. This is why the North East Combat Sports Expo was created.

The North East Combat Sports Expo is a celebration of ALL combat sports, and a weekend where competitors, fans, celebrities and businesses can meet under one roof to enjoy many different styles of combat competition. Whether it’s the submissions of BJJ, the throws of Judo or the knees of Muay Thai, you will see it all here during the North East Combat Sports Expo.

This truly will be a unique and first of its kind weekend for competitors and fight fans in this area. Besides competing in or watching the various styles of competition, you will have the opportunity to browse many businesses who are industry leaders with their products. Also, fight fans will have the opportunity to take seminars and train with some of the best coaches and fighters in many different styles of combat. If you need help with your takedowns, submissions, kicks, punches or defense, there will be a seminar for you. Lastly, if you’re a fight fan, you’ll love that there will be picture taking and autograph signings with popular pro fighters. These fighters have fought at the highest of levels in Mixed Martial Arts competition.

You don’t want to miss the First Bi-Annual North East Combat Sports Expo. Come make history with us and enjoy all the action of what is sure to be an epic weekend with thousands of combat sports fans descending on Edison, NJ!




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This Friday, live & free on Spike - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson makes his long awaited debut in the Bellator cage against Joey "Mexicutioner" Beltran

This Friday, live & free on Spike - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson makes his long awaited debut in the Bellator cage against Joey "Mexicutioner" Beltran + the The Heavyweight World Championship Alexander "Drago" Volkov vs Vitaly Minakov & much more! Before Vitaly Minakov could face Heavyweight World ChampionAlexander "Drago" Volkov this Friday, live on Spike he first had to win the 2013 Summer Series HW Tournament! 




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BATTLE FOR BROOKLYN BRAGGING RIGHTS; ZAB JUDAH vs. PAULIE MALIGNAGGI; Saturday, Dec. 7, at Barclays Center live on SHOWTIME®


Golden Boy Promotions formally announced at a press conference a major fight card for SaturdayDec. 7, at Barclays Center live on SHOWTIME® highlighted by a 12-round match between two of the most talented fighters in Brooklyn's boxing history, Five-Time, Two-Division World Champion Zab"Super" Judah (42-8, 29 KO's) and Two-Time, Two-Division World Champion Paulie "The Magic Man" Malignaggi (32-5, 7 KO's). The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast will air live at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

In the 12-round co-main event WBA Interim Super Welterweight titleholder Erislandy Lara(18-1-2, 12 KO's), of Miami by way of Cuba, battles former WBA world champion Austin "No Doubt" Trout (26-1, 14 KO's), of Las Cruces, N.M,by way of El Paso, Texas for the interim WBA 154-pound world title.
Staten Island's undefeated "Sir" Marcus Browne (7-0, 6 KO's), a 2012 U.S. Olympian, will box an opponent to be determined in the opening bout of the telecast that also will be available in Spanish via secondary audio programming (SAP). Preliminary fights will air on SHOWTIME EXTREME at 7 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).
 ZAB JUDAH, Five-Time, Two-Division World Champion
"Once again we are here. This is truly one fight that I never thought that we [looking at Malignaggi] would be on the other side of the coin. There is so much history here.
"I lost my last fight here at Barclays and Paulie lost his last fight at Barclays Center and it didn't mean anything. We are still two dynamite fighters. Our skills speak for themselves. 
"A lot of people wanted this fight to happen. On Dec. 7, we are coming to bring fireworks.
"I have known Paulie for a long time. I watched him grow throughout the years. I was always very proud of him because he represented the 'BK'. I always stood by his side. On Dec. 7, you are going to see a great fight. You're going to see some of the fastest hands in the world.
"We might break a jab count because I throw a lot of jabs and Paulie throws a lot of jabs.   I think we are going to give a good, classy act of boxing that night. Get ready.
"My main edge over Paulie will be hand speed and power. Paulie has quick hands too. He throws a lot of punches, but he has nothing to hold me off..
"It's been proven in the past that you have to know how to hold me back. He can punch; we're going to see.
"I've been waking up and going to the gym, sparring young guys and training. I am already putting in work at the gym.''
PAULIE MALIGNAGGI, Two-Time, Two-Divison World Champion
"I've been around Zab a long time and never expected to be across the ring from him, but, you know, we have to give Brooklyn what Brooklyn wants. So, it starts there.
"Zab and I go back a long way. I can remember when Zab worked my corner for a fight [1999 Empire State Games at Hofstra University]. Zab was an honorary coach and working the corner for all the amateurs. He actually trained us that week.
"So we go back even before I was a pro, seeing Zab in the gym, seeing Zab sparring even before I had my first amateur fight.
"I kind of got a late start in boxing. I was 16 when I started and had my first amateur fight when I was 17. So I had always heard about Zab through the years.
"It's been a long road. It's had its ups and downs. Speaking of the last fight, some things irk me. That result definitely irked me. I don't mind losing a decision; it's close and can go both ways. Things happen. There hasn't been a day since June 22 that I don't get at least one or two people, no matter what city I'm in, come up to me and say, 'Paul, you got screwed in that Broner fight.'
"On Dec. 7, Zab and I are going to put on a great show. It's going to be the best main event we've had yet and that the fans will look forward to because we have the perfect venue for it. When they made Barclays Center, it was made for fights like this.
"This is going to be a civil war. Whenever you have a fight at a high level, you are always representing your city, the city you come from. It's usually Brooklyn against another city. But being it's Brooklyn against Brooklyn, it becomes a borough divided and you end up breaking it into neighborhoods and who is going to support what neighborhood. So it's pretty cool.
"It's old school. It's the way old school fighters came up, winning their regions first and then moving on to the world stage. We've been on the world stage and now we're bringing it back to the grassroots again.
"I've fought friends in the amateurs, but never in the pros. Once the bell rings, we both have a goal. We're both competitors and we both want to win. Once somebody lands that first punch, then the other guy hits you a little harder, before you know it you're mad and in the mood for a fight.
"Zab's a crafty guy, a veteran, very versatile and still has those fast hands and southpaw stance. He's been around for a long time because of his ability and craftiness and his ring intelligence. So there's some stuff to deal with. But that's why you go to training camp, devise a game plan and then you put it all on the line, you put it all together.
"I expect a tough fight. There's a lot on the line. I don't think anybody wants to lose in their home city to another guy from his home city. There's a lot of bragging rights on the line. I expect both of us to fight hard and to leave nothing in the ring. I expect it to be entertaining for everybody.''
MARCUS BROWNE, 2012 U.S. Olympian and Undefeated Pro
"We're back again; this is my fifth time [fighting at Barclays Center] and it's kind of feeling routine now. I'm going to put on a good show and do what I have to do. I hope you all come out on Dec. 7 and enjoy the show.''
ERIC GOMEZ, Vice President and Matchmaker of Golden Boy Promotions
"This is a great fight for Brooklyn. It's what Barclays Center wants; it's what Stephen Espinoza wants at SHOWTIME. I'm just so happy that we got it done.
"What can I say about Zab Judah? It seem just like yesterday he was fighting for his first world title. He's had 50 fights now in his illustrious career and he's always very, very exciting. You can always say when there's a Zab Judah fight, there's going to be excitement, there's going to be speed, there's going to be power, something's going to happen. And that's what he's done throughout his career.
"When we first went to Team Malignaggi about this fight, they said the same thing. We know Zab, its an interesting fight, we'll fight anybody. That is Paulie's career; he's fought everyone. That's all he knows how to do. He's been doing it since he was a little kid.
"Paulie himself is a former champion, he went all the way to Ukraine, to face Senchenko in a fight that nobody gave him a chance, and he came back with the belt.
"It's a very important fight for both fighters, a very important fight to Paulie, he recognized that. I'm very happy for him and he's going to put a show on for everybody."
BRETT YORMARKCEO of Barclays Center                                       
"The featured bout, The Battle of Brooklyn, is particularly meaningful to me because both Paulie and Zab are proud Brooklynites and I'm proud to call them friends.
"This is the culmination of our first year of boxing in Brooklyn so it's fitting to have Paulie and Zab, two of the top fighters to come out of this borough, taking the ring in this building.
"Brooklyn is known for its great champions. Besides the two great boxers here today, this borough is home to legends Tyson, Bowe, and Breland. But you can't be more Brooklyn than the Paulie and Zab, and we are proud to be hosting their fight.
"Paulie, Zab and the other major fighters who have fought here have made Barclays Center the heart of boxing on the east coast. And I promise you, the best is yet to come.
"I'm also proud to welcome Staten Island's own Marcus Browne here today. Marcus has fought four times at Barclays Center and he has won them all. He is the perfect example of what Barclays Center is all about, a local place for boxers to be inspired to become future champions. "
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Executive Vice President & General Manager of SHOWTIME Sports
"The hallmark of SHOWTIME boxing this year has been exciting, evenly matched, entertaining fights. That's our calling card. It doesn't matter whether you're a superstar or an up-and-comer, everyone knows that if you fight on SHOWTIME you've got to fight a real fight, a meaningful fight. If you're looking for mismatches or appearance fights, you have to look elsewhere because week after week, month after month, SHOWTIME has been bringing you the most exciting, most entertaining, most meaningful fights in boxing.
"That's the reason why we have such a great working relationship with Barclays Center -- because our interests and goals are exactly the same. Brett Yormark and his staff are committed to bringing the most iconic, entertaining high-profile events to this great venue. Really, iconic is the word that first comes to mind when we talk about Barclays Center.
"When you talk boxing and you mention the words iconic and Brooklyn in the same sentence, you have to mention Zab Judah and Paulie Malignaggi. These two boxers wear Brooklyn as a badge of honor. They have each fought a who's who list of champions and Hall of Famers; Mayweather, Cotto, Hatton, the list goes on and on. They each held multiple world titles but on Dec. 7 there is something at stake that is actually more important than world titles.
"The co-featued bout features two of the most skilled boxers in the sport today, Erislandy Lara and Austin Trout. As usual when we're here at Barclays Center, we are featuring several local fighters, including Marcus Browne and Sadam Ali who for my money are two of the most exciting young fighters in boxing.''
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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

PACQUIAO VS. RIOS - November 23 at the Venetian Casino & Resort in Macau, China and televised live on HBO Pay-Per-View!

 



Saturday, November 23rd | The Venetian Macao’s CotaiArena - Macau, China
HBO Pay-Per-View will broadcast at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT Fighter of the Decade, Congressman MANNY "Pacman" PACQUIAO (54-5-2, 38 KOs), the lone congressional representative from the Sarangani Province of the Philippines, versus former world champion BRANDON "Bam Bam" RIOS (31-1-1, 22 KOs), of Oxnard, Calif. Opening the televised card will be Puerto Rican Olympian Felix Verdejo in six-round bout against an as-yet-unnamed opponent.
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Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth Trailer


Mike Tyson returns to HBO this Saturday MIKE TYSON:#UNDISPUTED TRUTH, the one-man stage show directed by filmmaker Spike Lee #Boxing #Boxeo



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Super middleweight champ Andre Ward defends his titles vs Edwin Rodriguez this Saturday on HBO

About: "Ward vs. Rodriguez - The Return''
Andre Ward vs. Edwin Rodriguez World Championship showdown set to take place next week November 16 at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California with doors opening at 3:00 PM PT and the first non-televised bout at approximately 3:15 PM PT. Ward-Rodriguez will be televised live on HBO® World Championship Boxing at 10:00 ET/PT.


Are you ready for Saturday?
Check out what Mike Tyson has to say about Ward!


Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson gives his thoughts on "one of the top elite fighters in the world today." Ward vs. Rodriguez happens Sat., Nov. 16 at 9:30pm ET/ PT on HBO.
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Austin Trout takes on Erislandy Lara on December 7th Barclays Center


Austin Trout takes on Erislandy Lara on December 7th Barclays Center in what is sure to be a toe to toe battle! Plus Maliganggi vs. Judah, Alexander vs. Porter & Bika vs. Dirrell!

 Judah vs. Malignaggi is a 12-round welterweight fight taking place  on Saturday, Dec. 7, 
2013 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.  The event is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Super Judah Promotions and sponsored by Corona, AT&T, Casamigos Tequila and Grudge Match. In the co-featured bout, Devon Alexander puts his IBF welterweight title on the line in a 12-round bout against Shawn Porter and Erislandy Lara defends his interim WBA Super Welterweight title in a 12-round fight against Austin Trout.  The SHOWTIME telecast begins  at 8:00 p.m. ET/ 5:00 p.m. PT immediately following ALL ACCESS: Broner vs. Maidana which begins at 7:30 p.m. ET/ 4:30 p.m. PT. The telecast will be available in Spanish via secondary audio programming (SAP). 
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HEAVYWEIGHTS COLLIDE TUESDAY, NOV. 26 ON GOLDEN BOY LIVE! UNDERCARD WHEN DOMINIC BREAZEALE SQUARES OFF AGAINST NAGY AGUILERA AND ODLANIER SOLIS FACES KEVIN JOHNSON‏

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BANTAMWEIGHT PHENOM RANDY "EL MATADOR" CABALLERO SQUARES OFF AGAINST JESSY CRUZ AS THE CO-MAIN EVENT OF GOLDEN BOY LIVE! SERIES ON TUESDAY, NOV. 26 ON FOX SPORTS 1 AND FOX DEPORTES FROM THE BB&T CENTER IN SUNRISE, FLORIDA


One of Southern California's top fistic attractions, unbeaten bantamweight Randy "El Matador" Caballero, will be heading east on Tuesday, Nov. 26, as he makes his Florida debut against local southpaw, Jessy Cruz of Miami in the 10-round co-main event of FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes' Golden Boy Live! at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Fla.
Originally scheduled to compete in the co-main event, undefeated Cuban heavyweight star Luis "El Mercedez" Ortiz will now be moved to a later date to be announced.
"This is only my second fight outside of California and I'm looking forward to putting on a great show for the Florida fans on November 26," said Coachella's Caballero.  "This is a big night for me and I can't wait to get into the ring."
"Caballero is a tough kid and I've watched him on the way up," said Cruz.  "But he's not coming into my house and beating me here.  My trainer Herman Caicedo has prepared me well and I will shock the world when we fight."
Twenty-three-year-old Randy "El Matador" Caballero (19-0, 11 KO's) is a top 118-pound prospect on the verge of making noise on the world stage in the coming year.  Showing off new skills in his fight game with each and every fight, Caballero has added knockout power to his resume in his last three fights, knocking out Rigoberto Casillas, Luis Maldonado and Miguel Robles, the latter victory coming by way of a debilitating body shot in the seventh round.
 Following an impressive amateur career that saw him make it to the quarterfinals of the 2006 National Golden Gloves and also compete at the 2008 Olympic trials, Miami's Jessy Cruz (10-5-1, 4 KO's) turned pro in 2008 and after a rough start in his first three years, the thirty-year-old has hit his stride, winning six of his last seven bouts, including three in a row.
Tarver vs. Sheppard is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona and O'Reilly Auto Parts.  The BB&T Center doors open at 7:00 p.m. ET and the first bell rings at 8:00 p.m. ET.  The FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes bi-lingual simulcast will air live at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT.

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GLORY 12 New York Saturday November 23rd at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden



GLORY 12 New York slams into the Big Apple with the Lightweight World Championship Tournament, featuring the biggest names in 154lb(70kg) kickboxing. Giorgio "The Doctor" Petrosyan, the undisputed pound-for-pound greatest kickboxer alive, defends his name in this 4-man tournament versus Andy "The Machine" Ristie, while Petrosyan's powerful rival Robin "Pokerface" van Roosmalen fights opposite the bracket versus Davit Kiria, one of the fastest and fiercest karate practitioners on earth.

The show also features a Headline Event of Wayne Barrett versus current Middleweight Tournament champion Joe "Stitch 'Em Up" Schilling, in a MW battle that pits East Coast vs. West Coast, and NYC vs. LA.

At Heavyweight, two young prospects go head to head for a chance to climb the ranks in the evening's Co-Headline event - Jamal Ben Saddik of Morocco versus Ben Edwards of Australia. 


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Tyson to co-host Saturday Night on HBO Read more http://proboxinginsider.com/tyson-co-host-saturday-night-hbo/





One of boxing’s biggest names, Mike Tyson, returns to HBO this Saturday with the network debut of HBO FILMS’ MIKE TYSON: UNDISPUTED TRUTH, the one-man stage show directed by legendary filmmaker Spike Lee.  The riveting and compelling film premieres SATURDAY, NOV. 16 (8:00 – 9:30 p.m. ET/PT), followed by an all-new episode of 24/7 PACQUIAO/RIOS and a World Championship Boxing® super middleweight title showdown. 
In addition to starring in his eponymous special, Tyson will also serve as co-host with HBO broadcaster Jim Lampley for the network’s slate of entertainment and boxing programming on Saturday night.  The pair will introduce the evening’s programming lineup, with Tyson providing his inimitable candor.
Immediately following MIKE TYSON: UNDISPUTED TRUTH will be the premiere of episode two of the HBO Sports’ all-access reality series 24/7 PACQUIAO/RIOS (9:30 p.m. ET/PT).  Then stay tuned for a stellar showdown when WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING: ANDRE WARD VS. EDWIN RODRIGUEZ is seen at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT) from Citizens Bank Arena in Ontario, Cal.
Andre Ward (26-0, 14 KOs), one of the sport’s premier fighters, returns to the ring after more than a year versus fast-rising super middleweight challenger Edwin Rodriguez (24-0, 16 KOs), 28, of Worcester, Mass.  Lampley will be joined ringside by Max Kellerman and Roy Jones Jr. to call the bout, while Tyson will join with a guest interview appearance.
Follow HBO boxing news at hbo.com/boxing, on Facebook at facebook.com/hboboxing and on Twitter at twitter.com/hboboxing.
MIKE TYSON: UNDISPUTED TRUTH is executive produced by Spike Lee, Mike Tyson, Kiki Tyson, Jon Kilik and James Nederlander; directed by Spike Lee; written by Kiki Tyson.


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TOMORROW! OSCAR DE LA HOYA FOUNDATION TO DONATE EVERLAST GYM EQUIPMENT TO LOCAL LOS ANGELES BOXING GYMS FOR THEIR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS‏


The Oscar De La Hoya Foundation will donate state of the art Everlast 
                        Boxing Equipment to local gyms in Los Angeles and their after school  
                        boxing programs on Thurs., November 14.  Join Former WBC Super  
                        Bantamweight World Champion Israel "Magnifico" Vazquez as he accepts
                        the boxing equipment on behalf of Magnifico Boxing Gym and the other 
                        local gyms in the East Los Angeles community.

FACTS:         In 1995, the Oscar De La Hoya Foundation was created to bring a better 
                       quality of life to the people of East Los Angeles.  Today, with the help of so
                       many, the foundation serves thousands of people annually.  The Oscar De La 
                       Hoya Foundation supports the Oscar De La Hoya Animo Charter High 
                       School, the Cecilia Gonzalez De La Hoya Cancer Center and the Oscar De 
                       La Hoya Labor and Delivery Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
                       (both located at White Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles) 
as well as 
                       numerous after-school programs that help guide young people toward 
                       leading positive lives and away from the circumstances of gang violence, 
                       juvenile delinquency and substance abuse.  Visit 
                       www.goldenboypromotions.com for more information on the Oscar De La 
                       Hoya Foundation.
The Everlast equipment donation is sponsored by The California Municipal Finance Authority and The Oscar De La Hoya Foundation. 

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