Brick City Boxing

A capacity crowd turned out for the annual Ring 8 holiday party and awards dinner December 21 at Tony Mazzarella’s Waterfront Crabhouse in Long Island City, New York. Award recipients and special guests shown in this picture are (L-R) Special Recognition: Tom Gardano, Jr. (accepting for his late father); Promoter of the Decade: Cedric Kushner; Kid Gavilan Humanitarian Award: Bill Tate; former world heavyweight champion Leon Spinks; Ringside Physician Award: Dr. Richard Istrico; Uncrowned Champion: Brian Adams; Lifetime Achievement Award: Melvina Lathan, NYSAC Chairperson; Writer of the Year: Sean Sullivan; Ring 8 president Matt Farrago. (Photo by Peter Frutkoff)

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LAS VEGAS (December 29, 2008) – Former Kazakhstan Olympian Beibut Shumenov (7-0, 5 KOs), fresh off of his impressive 10-round decision victory against Columbian knockout artist Epifanio “Diamente” Mendoza (28-6-1, 24 KOs), arguably is the most ambitious, fastest-rising prospect in boxing.

Fighting only 13 months as a professional unbeaten light heavyweight Shumenov has already captured three championship belts – WBC Asian Boxing Council, WBO Asia Pacific and PABA. His most defining victory to date was a one-sided victory by 12-round decision (120-107, 120-108, 120-108) against former WBC title-holder Montell “Ice” Griffin (50-8, 30 KOs) this past August in Kazakhstan.

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2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada

PROVIDENCE (December 29, 2008) – 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada, arguably one of the most decorated amateur boxers of the 21st century, is in many ways the United States’ top heavyweight hope to bring home a world title belt.

Estrada possesses the quickest hands and feet in the heavyweight division, along with solid “whiskers,” and he has also shown steady improvement in the power game. All told, though, he’s perceived by many promoters, managers and fighters as too risky to fight, largely because he can box the ears off of anybody in the world who weighs 200 pounds or more.

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...We Want A Rematch, We Want Cunningham vs. Adamek ll IBF World Cruiserweight Championship

Philadelphia, PA - 28th December 2008
Campaign for Cunningham-Adamek Rematch Gathers Momentum

On December 11th 2008 one of the fights of the decade took place in Newark, New Jersey between the then reigning International Boxing Federation cruiserweight king, Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham from Philadelphia, PA and Polish born expat, Tomasz ‘Goarl’ Adamek, from Jersey City, NJ.

After 12 action packed rounds, which saw the then Champ, Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham put on the canvas three times by flash knockdowns, the crown passed onto the new Champion, Tomasz ‘Goral’ Adamek, by a close split decision. Boxing fans around the world were treated to an amazing fight, and whilst many saw the fight result differently none were unhappy as the result was that close. Calls for a rematch were instant, not just by ‘USS” Cunningham but also the media and fans alike.

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By: Jim Amato

He was a classy boxer/puncher from New Jersey who appeared destined for greatness. Harold "the Shadow" Knight took a glossy 19-0 record into the ring in an attempt to win a world title. It would be his only chance...

Harold became a professional fighter in 1983 at the age of nineteen. It would not take him long to establish himself as a hot prospect and soon a legitimate contender. Harold won his first twelve fights going into 1987. In his thirteenth bout he halted Rene Resto in two rounds. It was Harold's ninth knockout victory. One month later Knight scored an impressive four round stoppage of Darrell Savoy. This led to an important opportunity for Knight. He was matched with world ranked Kenny Baysmore for the USBA super featherweight title. Harold served notice that he was ready for the big time beating the game Baysmore in seven rounds.

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VERO BEACH, Florida (December 23, 2008) – Team McGirt has reevaluated middleweight prospect James McGirt, Jr. (19-1-1, 9 KOs) and, after considerable soul searching, has collectively decided that the 26-year-old southpaw will return to old-school training and incorporate a more aggressive attack in order to take better advantage of his hand speed, as well as to avoid his frustrating “fight to the level of his opponent” pattern.

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Super Bantamweight boxer Stacy Reile traded in her Macintosh apples and New York winters for Florida oranges and Miami sunshine. But this physical trainer and massage therapist plans to keep ties to the Big Apple and capture a few boxing titles by agreeing to sign on with 2008 “WIBA Manager of the Year” David Selwyn who handles women champions and top fighters such as Eileen Olszewski, Jill Emery and Ronica Jeffrey.

Stacy’s bubbly personality and attractive appearance belie her ability and ring potential. Ambidextrous, with a jab that snaps sharp, accurate and crisp, knock out power with both hands, strong legs and not to mention a tough chin, she feels her time has come.

Enthusiastic and confident, she overcame distractions and fought hard when the odds were against her. Although often fighting on short notice without time to prepare, sometimes as little as a few days, then dealing with jetlag, unenthusiastic trainers or management, no one to complain after taking late hits after the bell and generally dealing with the fight-game on her own, she still managed an 8-1 professional record against some tough opponents. New Manager David Selwyn states, “She needs somebody that will look out for her, and get her the match’s she needs. She’s hungry for a title.”

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Dear Santa,

It’s that time of year again, when I know you’re getting tons and tons of letters from people around the world asking for gifts this Holiday season. I’ve got to be honest with you though; with the exception of a horrible injustice done to me in Florida on April 12th, I’ve had a great year. I knocked out Hugo Pineda and Aaron Norwood, was crowned people’s champion again after the robbery against Chad Dawson, and I’ve got good friends and a great team around me.

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“I hit harder than Margarito. I’m feeling sharper than ever.”

Shane Mosley was given the nickname “Sugar” early in his career. A nickname that in boxing is usually designated for only the greatest of fighters to ever step into the squared circle.

Prior to Mosley, Ray Robinson and Ray Leonard were two of those men that carried the moniker “Sugar”.

Mosley, recognized for his prowess in the boxing ring has proven to be a rare fighter that possesses a combination of lightning quick hands, catlike reflexes, and power in his punches that have enabled him to defeat many of his foes since early on his career.

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By: Thomas Gerbasi

Yes, most of us would say that at 46 years old, Evander Holyfield should walk off into the sunset and enjoy retirement until he gets his call from the Hall of Fame in Canastota. But getting robbed of a 12 round decision against Nikolay Valuev Saturday at the Hallenstadion in Zurich, Switzerland isn’t the way a former heavyweight champion – or any fighter for that matter - should be treated.

Scores were 116-112, 115-114, and 114-114 for Valuev, in what may have been the most disgraceful decision of 2008, and the fans agreed with their booing.

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Los Angeles, CA (December 19, 2008) – On the heels of last month’s signing of East LA 2008 Olympian Shawn Estrada, Goossen Tutor Promotions’ President Dan Goossen has signed undefeated Covina, CA lightweight John Molina, Jr. to an exclusive promotional contract with the company.

One of the hottest young lightweight prospects in boxing, Molina, who will turn 26 three days after Christmas, is 14-0 with 10 of those wins coming by way of knockout. At 5-11, he is tall for his weight class and uses his height, speed and knockout power in both hands to his advantage. Eight of his 10 knockouts have come in the first two rounds, including five first round blowouts!

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Four-time world champion, Carina "La Reina" Moreno and her trainer Rick Noble, want to bring attention to the Adopt a Family Project, where families dealing with poverty get aid during the holiday season. Please help a needy family enjoy the Christmas spirit by donating gift certificates or financial contributions. For more information call the adoption line at (831) 427-5075

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NEW YORK (DECEMBER 17, 2008)--Gleason's Gym will have a club show this Saturday December 20th. All bouts are pre-matched by New York's finest matchmaker, Angela Querol. Masters, Juniors and Seniors are all competing.

The action will be web casted live on www.gofightlive.tv at 7:00 PM FREE OF CHARGE See some of the finest up and coming talent in the world and you can say you saw the stars of tomorrow compete before the hit the pro circuit.

"It's a very exciting show" said owner of the famed Gleason's Gym, Bruce Silverglade" it is one of the last tune-up fights for a lot of these fighters before the Golden Gloves and there is a lot of great talent. There will also be some Junior's and Masters and we expect a big crowd to watch all the fights that will be taking place in two rings simultaneously."

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ZURICH, Switzerland (December 18, 2008) – Four-time world heavyweight Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield’s vast experience edge is key for a potential upset Saturday night against WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai “The Russian Giant” Valuev on pay-per-view live from Hallenstadion in Zurich, Switzerland.

During the course of his certain Hall of Fame career for the past 24 years, Holyfield (49-9-2, 27 KOs) has defeated a remarkable 16 world champions, 11 heavyweights and five cruiserweights. Valuev (49-1, 34 KOs), fighting only two less pro fights than Holyfield, has beaten only one world champion, John Ruiz (twice by controversial 12-round decisions), who Evander was 1-1-1 against in three championship matches.

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For Erick “Dynamite” Vega, making it on season 4 of the Contender was not only a dream come true but an effort that took him many years to get the major recognition he badly craved. “It was great to be on the show” said Vega who just missed a spot on the 2004 Mexican Olympic team that produced rising stars Alfredo Angulo and Abner Mares. “The exposure was unbelievable”.

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LOS ANGELES, December 18 - Golden Boy Promotions is proud to announce that former two-time world champion Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero has been added to its roster of fighters. Guerrero signed with Golden Boy Promotions today and is slated to make his Golden Boy Promotions debut in early 2009.

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100,000 Holiday Turkeys to Be Donated
In Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida on Monday, Dec. 22;
Team Includes Kelly Oil, Cargill, Southwest Airlines and Feeding America

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.—Promoter Don King continues his over-40-year tradition of distributing turkeys to families in need during the holidays with an ambitious plan to distribute 100,000 turkeys—2.2 million pounds of turkey in all—in five states on Monday.

Kelly Hiser of Kelly Oil has assembled an impressive team including Don King Productions, Inc., Kelly Oil, Cargill, Southwest Airlines and Feeding America. The goal of this year’s “Christmas Turkey Tour” is to disseminate 100,000 turkeys—20,000 turkeys in each of five states in a single day: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida.

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If you ask him, he would tell you he'd fight anyone that you put in front of him, and he wouldn't be lying. Since first turning pro on February 13, 2003, the self-proclaimed greatest heavyweight in the world, Star Boxing's Kevin "Kingpin" Johnson has been telling anyone who would listen he was destined to become the next great heavyweight champion. Now 21 wins later against 0 defeats, Johnson has positioned himself as one of the top, if not the top, heavyweight prospect in the world (earning rankings in both the WBA #5, and WBC #10) and is making people believe that what he has been saying all along is actually true.

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One of the best boxers to come out of Ohio in the last twenty years is "Prince" Charles Williams of Mansfield, who held the IBF light-heavyweight title from October 29, 1987 to March 20, 1993.
Williams turned professional on June 27, 1978, dropping a four round decision to Henry Bunch. His career moved slowly over the next couple of years as he boxed mostly in the Ohio area. In 1981 he was halted by future IBF cruiserweight champion Jeff Lampkin. He reached a low point on March 1, 1983, when he was stopped in one round by Reggie Gross. At this time he looked to be anything but a future champion.

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Dec. 20 PPV card live from Switzerland

Main Event (12 round, heavyweights): Nikolay “The Russian Giant” Valuev (49-1, 34 KOs), 2-time and reigning WBA Heavyweight Champion, St. Petersburg, Russia vs. Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield (47-9-2, 27 KOs), 4-time World Heavyweight Champion, Atlanta, Georgia.

Also on PPV (8-rounds, super middleweights): Mads “Golden Boy” Larsen (50-2, 37 KOs), former IBO & WBF super middleweight champion, Berlin, Germany vs. 5-time world kickboxing and Thai boxing champion, Roberto Cocco (9-2, 5 KOs), Torino, Italy.

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“Around The Ring”

By: Bobby Breen
Photo: Bobby Breen
12/15/2008. Kendall Holt held on to his WBO Light-welterweight title Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in a twelve round championship bout against Demetrius Hopkins. Holt was originally scheduled to fight Ricardo Torres of Columbia, who he fought twice losing the first then winning the rematch and the title. Torres had to pull out of the bout earlier last week and Demetrius Hopkins stepped up as a last minute challenger. No second choice, Hopkins kept Holt sticking and moving, but Holt was not letting go of the belt he won from Ricardo Torres in Las Vegas this past July. The judges had it 117-111 and 116-112 for Holt, 115-113 for Hopkins in a split decision.

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Although junior middleweight James Moore, a native of County Wicklow, Ireland, who fights out of Queens, New York, lost a one-sided decision to NABF champion Yuri Foreman in Atlantic City on December 13, he is undeterred in his quest to move up the boxing ladder.

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By: Danny Serratelli

Brick City /Irvington, New Jersey based Dominican fighter, Francisco Lorenzo, 33-1, 14 KO's will fighting for the vacant WBC super featherweight against Humberto Sosa, 45-7, 29 KO's. The title was vacated when pound for pound champion Manny Pacquiao moved up. This fight is a rematch of a fight that took place back in June and ended in a controversial fashion when Sosa was disqualified. Lorenzo and his trainer-manager, Jose Rosario were disappointed that the title was not given to Lorenzo after the DQ victory. In June the WBC chose not to award Lorenzo the title due to the controversial ending of the fight, instead ordering a return bout.

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Tomasz Adamek Floors Steve Cunningham three times and Takes His Title

By: Danny Serratelli, ringside

Don King and Main Events teamed up to put on a great event in a top notch boxing facility in the Prudential arena “The Rock” in the Brick City, Newark, New Jersey. This was the first professional boxing show in “The Rock” and the first title fight in the Brick City, Newark, New Jersey since Rocky Graziano fought Tony Zale in Ruppert Stadium back on June 10th, 1948. Newark is a great boxing city that is often overshadowed by Philidelphia and New York, but anyone from the area knows that the Brick City fighters are as tough as they come.

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NEW YORK-Ring Magazine light-heavyweight champion Joe Calzaghe recently issued a statement in which he called boxing "a dying sport." Light-heavyweight contender Shaun George took offense to those words, criticizing the undefeated Welshman for being part of the problem.
"All he is doing is fighting the older guys," says Shaun George, 17-2-2 (8 KO), a native of Brooklyn, NY. "He's not letting the younger fighters in the division come up. The way boxing creates new stars is by having the younger guys pick up where the older guys leave off. By fighting people in their 40's like Roy Jones and Bernard Hopkins, Calzaghe is feeding into the problem.

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It Was Fight Of The Year, So......We Want A Rematch, We Want Cunningham vs. Adamek ll IBF World Cruiserweight Championship

Philadelphia, PA - 14th December 2008

USS Cunningham Sails On, Battle Scarred, Not Sunk As Reported!

Recently deposed IBF cruiserweight world champion, Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham, speaks out for the first time since the epic battle at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on December 11th, which saw Tomasz ‘Goral’ Adamek from Jersey City, NJ. capture his crown by a contentious split decision.

Steve, who has been receiving the highest accolades from luminaries in the sport and media for his performance during the action packed bout, which is being hailed by all sectors of the media as ‘The Fight Of The Year’, spoke shortly after his return to his home town of Philadelphia after taking a well deserved short break.

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Klitschko, Toney, Holt & Foreman were all victorious.

By: Christopher Roche

One of the busiest televised boxing days of the year served up mostly duds, but the sweet-science still managed a little controversy.

Wladimir Klitschko systematically destroyed Hasim Rahman at the SAP Arena in Mannheim, Germany. The bout was televised on HBO at 4:45PM Eastern USA Time, and the bout turned out worse than it looked on paper.

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~12 Round NABO & IBA Heavyweight Championship Bout~
JAMES "LIGHTS OUT" TONEY
calabasas, ca
(70-6-3, 43KOs)
3-Time World Champion
WEIGHED IN AT: 230 POUNDSVS.FRES "BIG O" OQUENDO
CHICAGO, IL
(29-4, 18KOs)
Former World Title Challenger
WEIGHED IN AT: 219 POUNDS

~10 Round Super Middleweight Bout~
ANDRE "S.O.G." WARD
OAKLAND, CA
(16-0, 11KOs)
2004 US OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST
NABO SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION
WEIGHED IN AT: 171 POUNDSVS.ESTEBAN "ROCKY" CAMOU
NAVOJOA, MEXICO
(23-4, 19KOs)

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Championship Boxing's Return to the Brick City is a Success!!
Post-Fight Ring Quotes

Steve Cunningham: “My game plan tonight was to box. I thought I had him in the fourth, so I went for a knockout and he caught me. It cost me the fight. That’s boxing.

“He didn’t hit that hard. They were all flash knockdowns. Even though I never felt I was hurt, you’ve got to give Adamek credit for the knockdowns. Other than that, I put in some good work. I did my best. The judges favored Tomasz tonight, but I’d love to do it again.

“I feel bad because I lost my IBF belt tonight but I feel good for the cruiserweight division. I think Adamek and I showed how exciting this division can be.”

Tomasz Adamek: “I knew after the first round that he could not hurt me. I knew I could go forward always, like I did against Paul Briggs in the two fights I had with him. Even when his punches connected, I was okay. I also knew that every straight right would put him down and they did. I have faster hands and I could always hit him with one more shot than he could hit me with.

Thanks to my coach Andrew Gimitruk for teaching me ring discipline. This has helped me greatly when I would lose the first half of a round because I knew in the end I would come back and win it.

I could imagine going to heavyweight someday. I feel that good at cruiserweight.”

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HOBOKEN, N.J. (December 11, 2008) – Integrated Sports will distribute the December 20th heavyweight showdown between 2-time and reigning World Boxing Association champion Nikolay “The Russian Giant” Valuev and future Hall of Famer Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield, on pay-per-view in the United States and Canada, live from Zurich, Switzerland. Holyfield is attempting to make boxing history by defeating the largest man ever to hold a heavyweight championship.

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Champion: Steve Cunningham

Nationally televised on VERSUS

BLUE RED
8 Rounds – Light Welterweights
Devon Alexander vs. Christopher Fernandez
St. Louis, MO Salt Lake City, UT
16-0, 9 KO’s 15-5-1, 9 KO’s

WTS: 139 TKS:Blk/White WT: 139 TKS: Green/WHT
8 Rounds – Welterweights
Henry Crawford vs. Maximino Cuevas
Paterson, NJ 7:00PM - Tape West Palm Beach, FL
19-0-1, 8 KO’s 10-8-1, 5 KO’s

Challenger: Tomasz Adamek

WTS: 147 ½ TKS: Red/White WT: 149 ½ TKS: Blk/Blue
12 Rounds – IBF Bantamweight Title
Joseph Agbeko vs. William Gonzalez
Bronx, NY 8:00PM - Versus Managua, Nicaragua
25-1, 22 KO’s 21-2, 19 KO’s

WTS: 118 TKS: Yellow/Red/Green WT: 117 TKS: Wht/Blue
6 Rounds – Junior Welterweights
Jeremy Bryan vs. Khristian Geraci
Paterson, NJ SWING Pittsburgh, PA
7-0, 3 KO’s 4-4-1, 3 KO’s

WTS: 143 ½ TKS: Red/Wht/Blue WT: 148 ½ TKS: Gold/BLK
12 Rounds – IBF Cruiserweight Title
Steve Cunningham vs. Tomasz Adamek
Philadelphia, PA Golwice, Poland
21-1, 11 KO’s 35-1, 24 KO’s

WTS: 197 TKS: Blue/Wht/Red WT: 198 TKS: Red/White

By: Ricky Ray Taylor

I wrote this a year or so ago about my old man. It's been circulated around the web some and was initially posted on my old stomping ground "braggingrightscorner.com". My dad passed away 2 weeks ago and I thought it may be appropriate to send it out one more time with a few revisions:

I started fighting in '82 and my dad held the reigns in front of me & was also my shadow in all my steps. He came to all of the fights, before orchestrating the majority of shows on the coast. Eventually he got his license to keep time at all of the shows. (Remember, 1982 we're talking the HAMMER & BELL here!) My old man was a "Mr. Fixit" around the house and he thought that he could do something better for Boxing by way of keeping time. He expressed aspirations to BUILD a better Boxing time-clock. From scratch my dad broke out his tool box, saws & glue, spray paint - he went to the lumber yard for wood, bought some horns and technical gadgets and he slowly pieced together a clock.

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PHILADELPHIA (December 8TH, 2008)—This Thursday one of the biggest stars in Mixed Martial Arts, Philadelphia’s own Eddie Alvarez will be appearing at City Fitness on 200 Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia to meet his loyal fans as he will put on an open workout and hold a press conference in conjunction with his big fight that will take place on January 23rd at The Tropicana Hotel & Casino.

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James Moore, 16-1 (10 KOS), a native of County Wicklow, Ireland, who fights out of Queens, New York, relishes the role of the underdog in the waning days of his preparation to wrest the NABF title from Yuri Foreman, 26-0 (8 KOS), at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on December 13.

The 10 round bout will open the ShoBox: the New Generation broadcast headlined by WBO junior welterweight champion Kendall Holt defending his crown against Demetrius Hopkins. Top Rank is promoting the show.

Many boxing experts believe that the quick-handed and fleet-footed Foreman, who is rated in the top-ten by all of the major sanctioning bodies, will be much too elusive for the offensive-minded Moore.

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IBF World Cruiserweight Championship
Prudential Center – Newark, N.J.
Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008
Live on VERSUS

Newark, New Jersey - 9th December 2008

AZAD Watches Sponsor IBF Champion Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham For Big Fight.

International Boxing Federation cruiserweight world champion, Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham, announced that world renowned luxury timepiece manufacturers, AZAD Watches, are sponsoring him when he defends his crown against Tomasz ‘Goral’ Adamek on Thursday, 11th December at The Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey.

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PHILADELPHIA (December 9TH, 2008)—This Saturday night at The Morango Hotel & Resort in Cabazon, California, IBF number-six ranked Heavyweight in the world, “Fast” Eddie Chambers will look to get closer to his ultimate goal in bringing the Heavyweight championship of the world back to Philadelphia.

Chambers, 32-1 with eighteen knockouts takes on veteran Cisse Salif on the undercard of James Toney- Fres Oquendo bout, which will be televised by Versus.

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BOXERS ORLANDO CANIZALES, LENNOX LEWIS AND BRIAN MITCHELL ELECTED TO INT'L BOXING HALL OF FAME
Bob Goodman, Akihiko Honda, Hugh McIlvanney and Larry Merchant also enter Hall of Fame

CANASTOTA, NY - DECEMBER 9, 2008 - The International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum announced today the newest class of inductees to enter the
Hall. Living inductees include bantamweight champion Orlando Canizales
(USA), heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis (UK), junior lightweight champion Brian Mitchell (South Africa),
matchmaker / publicist / promoter Bob Goodman (USA), promoter Akihiko
Honda (Japan), journalist Hugh McIlvaney (UK) and broadcaster Larry
Merchant (USA).

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Commonwealth bantamweight champion Jason Booth faces a tough test to his year old title reign when two-time British super bantam title challenger Sean "Short Fuse" Hughes drops down a division to challenge Booth on Thursday, December 18, 2008 at The Helix on the grounds of City University in Dublin, Ireland.

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By: John Martinez, ironboxing.com
Oscar De La Hoya. The moniker given to him throughout his career was “Golden Boy.”

He was touted as a 10- time world champion spanning six weight classes. He was the only American boxer to bring home the gold in the ’92 Olympics.

He set revenue records that may never be matched in the boxing world. HBO’s mouthpieces noted that athletes in major American sports don’t even make 100 million in “36 minutes” of fighting once a year.

Such is the power, or WAS the power of the Golden Boy that everyone will now possibly wonder aloud or privately, “was Oscar something great or was he just part of a well oiled, safely marketed product” that in the end now looks more like the bearer of pyrite instead of King Midas himself?

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The Clubhouse – Newark, N.J.
1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2008

NEWARK, N.J.—Boxers preparing for the International Boxing Federation world-championship doubleheader on Thursday at Prudential Center—the first title card in Newark in 60 years (VERSUS 8 p.m. ET/PT)—participated in a media workout today.

IBF cruiserweight champion Steve “USS” Cunningham (21-1, 11 KOs), from Philadelphia, said his Polish-born opponent Tomasz Adamek shouldn’t place too much emphasis on the fact he was able to defeat former undisputed cruiserweight world champion O’Neil “Supernova” Bell in April.

“Tomasz Adamek didn’t beat O’Neil Bell. O’Neil Bell quit. If Adamek has a false sense of hope because of that win, he needs to know there’s no quit in me. I haven’t put in all this work and become world champion to go out on my stool. The only way I go out without my belt is if they carry me out.”

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East Rutherford, NJ-Legendary boxing figure Donna Duva-Brooks has joined the Darwish Brothers Knockout Promotions team. The New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Duva-Brooks will perform the functions of matchmaker and site coordinator for the Darwish Brothers, starting with the January 22, 2009 boxing card entitled "Knockout Night at the Meadowlands". The card will be the first boxing event to take place at the Sheraton Hotel in East Rutherford, NJ.

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IBF World Cruiserweight Championship
Prudential Center – Newark, N.J.
Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008
Live on VERSUS

Newark, New Jersey - 7th December 2008

Philadelphia Boxing Community Gives IBF Champ Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham Rousing Send Off.

Training camp is over for the reigning International Boxing Federation cruiserweight world champion, Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham, and he has now relocated to Newark, New Jersey for the final few days preparation for his title defense against Tomasz ‘Goral’ Adamek on Thursday, 11th December at The Prudential Center.

A few days before he made the short journey north, Steve was given a rousing farewell by the local boxing community who turned out in force to show their support for Philadelphia’s only current world boxing champion. Steve and his wife/manager, Livvy, were clearly overwhelmed by the sea of well-wishers who had packed into the Fox and Hound sports bar on Thursday 4th December.

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By: Gabriel Montoya at ringside for DoghouseBoxing.com

You couldn’t ask for a more packed (15,001 to be exact), more raucous and electric atmosphere tonight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena here in Las Vegas, NV for the “The Dream Match” between Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao. The stars (and seemingly every beautiful woman on the planet) came out in droves along with legendary fighters of all eras for boxing’s biggest fight since De La Hoya vs. Mayweather. Pacquiao came into the thunderous strains of Queen’s “We Will Rock You” as the crowd went nuts for their man. Wearing a velvet burgundy robe and looking intense and focused, De La Hoya entered to the familiar strains of a mariachi band playing as the crowd got to their feet to cheer on “The Golden Boy.” The stage was set, the build-up was complete. It was now time to “get ready to rumble.”

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Can Manny Pacquiao Pull Off the Upset?!?

By: Danny Serratelli

Oscar De la hoya has fought as high as 160 as a professional and Manny Pacquiao has fought at as low as 106. When you see the men standing next to each other it is clear that they are not the same size. Manny Pacquiao has grown into a 130 pounder over the years and he handled the best 130 pound fighters in the world. He recently moved up to 135, and at the time it seemed that everyone was unsure how the transition would impact Mannys ring dominance. It seemed to have little ill effect as he battered David Diaz over 9 rounds and eventually stopped Diaz in round number 9.

Diaz was heard complaining in the corner of Manny's speed, however he also made it clear that it wasn't the power in the punches but the speed, and likely the fact that he then wasn't seeing them all coming that led to the end of that fight. Manny Pacquiao seemed to lack some of his regular power, but he seemed faster at the new weight. After one fight at 135, Manny is now moving up not one more, but 2 weight classes to 147 to take on "The Golden Boy" Oscar De la hoya.

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RED CORNER BLUE CORNER
MAIN EVENT
WELTERWEIGHTS - 12 ROUNDS
(FOLLOWING ORTIZ-RESTO)
Oscar De La Hoya Manny Pacquiao
Los Angeles, California General Santos City, Philippines
145 lbs.......................................................................................... Weight....................................................................................142 lbs.
Burgundy & Grey....................................................................... Trunks..........................................................................Red & White
39-5, 30 KOs ................................................................................ Record........................................................................ 47-3-2, 35 KOs
Referee: Tony Weeks (Las Vegas, NV), Judges: Stanley Christodoulou (South Africa), Adalaide Byrd (Las Vegas, NV), Dave Moretti (Las Vegas, NV)

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December 4 - Before "The Golden Boy", Oscar de la Hoya, enters the ring for his super fight this Saturday night against Manny Pacquiao, boxing's brightest young prospect, Daniel "The Golden Child" Jacobs, will put his perfect 12-0 record on the line against Victor Lares in the HBO Pay-Per-View opener at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Also on hand to compete in off-television separate bouts will be rising stars Danny Oscar Garcia, Adrien Broner, Richie Mepranium and Roberto Marroquin.

Promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Top Rank, Inc., presented by Tequila Cazadores and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, DeWalt Tools, Full Throttle Energy Drink and Southwest Airlines. De La Hoya vs. Pacquiao, a 12-round welterweight battle, will take place Saturday, Dec. 6 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev. The fight will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per View, beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

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Richard Schaefer, CEO Golden Boy Promotions: Yes, it is indeed fight week for the biggest fight of our sport. This is our Super Bowl, the two most popular, most exciting fighters of our generation will face off this coming Saturday at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The fight will be shown live on HBO Pay-Per-View, and it's going to be starting with the very exciting under card showcasing some of the best young, emerging stars in our sport. The telecast will start at 6:00 pm PT/ 9:00 pm ET.

I just want to say how immensely proud I am of Oscar de la Hoya. Today just prior to departing to Las Vegas, he will have his statue unveiled in front of STAPLES Center alongside Magic Johnson and Wayne Gretzky. The 14-foot statue is a tribute to the most charismatic and exciting fighter of our generation. And I think for all of us who are one way or other involved in the sport of boxing, we can feel proud today to have our iconic figure, Oscar de la Hoya, getting this kind of tribute and recognition. I think it's great for the sport of boxing altogether.

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Photo: Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro

An autographed pink t-shirt signed by many of the great boxers featured and in attendance at the Shamrocks and Dreams event in Philadelphia on October 4, 2008 was recently auctioned on e.bay and the proceeds donated to the American Cancer Society in the name of Patrilla Davis, the late wife of popular Philadelphia middleweight Jamaal ‘Da Truth’ Davis.

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In Advance of December 6 Superfight, Network to Air Hard-Hitting
Classic Fights Featuring Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao

NEW YORK, N.Y. (December 2, 2008)—VERSUS, the network that celebrates real competition, will air a special Fight Night presentation on Thursday, December 4 beginning at 8 p.m. ET. The two-hour special presentation, which will air in advance of the highly anticipated December 6, De La Hoya vs. Pacquiao fight, will feature two classic fights: Oscar De La Hoya vs. Fernando Vargas and Manny Pacquiao vs. Erik Morales II.

The night will include complete bell-to-bell coverage of the Oscar De La Hoya and Fernando Vargas fight which ended in De La Hoya’s spectacular knockout of Vargas in the eleventh round and complete coverage of the exciting Pacquiao vs. Morales II slugfest which ended in the sixth round with Pacquiao’s knockout of Morales. The night will also include interviews from both De La Hoya and Pacquiao about the classic fights airing on VERSUS and about the December 6, bout in Las Vegas. VERSUS will also feature footage from the press tours and footage of the fighters training leading up to this weekend’s big fight.

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Advancing to eight round bouts is Philadelphia's highly publicized Jr. welterweight prospect, Danny "Swift" Garcia (9-0, 7 KO's). The Golden Boy Promotions rising star returns to the ring December 6, 2008 on the "Dream Match" extravaganza featuring Oscar De La Hoya vs Manny Pacquiao, set to take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Garcia will challenge rough and rugged Francisco Rios Gil (13-8, 9 KO's) of Hutabampo, Sonora, Mexico. Expect an explosive slugfest as both fighters possess great knockout power.

"Moving up to eight rounders is something I've been looking forward to." stated Garcia, "I set my sights on getting a knockout every time I step in the ring. Now I will have more time to break down my opponent. I'm excited and truly blessed to be fighting on another big show. I want to thank my management and promotional teams for keeping me busy. This is one more step toward my dream of becoming a world champion"

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Thursday at Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan

NEW YORK (December 2, 2008) – Unbeaten heavyweight prospect Nagy “Dominican Dynamite” Aguilera has scheduled a coming out party Thursday night (December 4), headlining his first show in the 8-round main event on the third annual “Holiday Hits” card, at the famed Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan.

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MANCHESTER, Conn. (December 2, 2008) – What a difference a year makes, especially for 22-year-old Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard, the reigning WBC Youth and USNBC featherweight champion.

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Vanessa Jackson and Mioshia Wagoner Win Silver While Cynthia Moreno and Tiffanie Hearn Take Home Bronze

(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – Four international newcomers took home hardware from the 2008 AIBA Women’s World Championships, November 22-29 in Ningbo City, China. Welterweight Vanessa Jackson (Columbus, Ohio) and light heavyweight Mioshia Wagoner (Lawrence, Kansas) both won silver medals in their first World Championships. Bantamweight Cynthia Moreno (Phoenix, Ariz.) and heavyweight Tiffanie Hearn (Louisville, Ky.) took home bronze medals in their World Championships debuts.

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By: Jim Amato

Superfights.. It is a very over used term these days. Some of the PPV "superfights" of today would have been nice Saturday afternoon feature bouts on ABC's Wide World Of Sports in my day.

There were several bouts from the late 1960's to the early 1980's I wish would have been made. These are bouts that actually had been rumored in the making or someone's wishful thinking. If some of these bouts had taken place it could of altered the history of boxing forever.
In January of 1973 big George Foreman disrupted the plans of an Ali-Frazier rematch. George gave Joe as one sided a whipping a you'll ever see. One month later a "washed up" Jerry Quarry derailed the Ron Lyle express to the championship. Then in March Ken Norton broke the hearts of Ali fans while cracking the jaw of the "Greatest".

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IRVINE, California (December 1, 2008) – The recent resignation of embattled California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) Executive Director Armando Garcia apparently came from pressure applied after it was announced a year ago that New Era Fighting (NEF) was filing a $500,000,000 lawsuit against Garcia, alleging a pattern and practice by the California State Athletic Commission of intentionally, willfully and viciously interfering with a licensed and approved event, which effected and injured New Era Fighting in the same or similar fashion as other mixed martial arts promoters, managers and fighters.

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Event: “Holiday Hits”
Date: Thursday, December 4, 2008
Venue: Roseland Ballroom, Manhattan, NY
Promoter: Bob Duffy’s Ring Promotions
Television: None
Tickets: $150.00 (Golden Ringside), $100.00 (Ringside) and $50.00 (General Admission), are on sale and available to purchase at the Roseland Ballroom, going to www.ringpromotions.com or calling 516.313.2304.
Information: Doors open at 6:00 PM, first bout at 6:30 PM.

IBF World Cruiserweight Championship
Prudential Center – Newark, N.J. "The Brick City"
Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008
Live on VERSUS

Philadelphia PA. - 1st December 2008

IBF Champ, Steve 'USS' Cunningham, Hosts Fight Night In Philadelphia On 4th Dec.

Just seven days before he faces Tomasz Adamek in the fight he describes as “The most important fight of my career to date” International Boxing Federation cruiserweight world champion, Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham, is to host a special free event for his home town boxing fans at the Fox and Hound, 1501 Spruce Street, Philadelphia on Thursday 4th December.

Steve, who will be screening the video of his December 2007 championship defense against Marco Huck, spoke briefly about the event. “I’m really looking forward to this. Man, it’s going to be great to chill out with local boxing fans. I’m going to enjoy watching everyone as they watch the fight. It’s an exciting fight. You know this’ll be the first time anyone in America will get to see it. It was shown all over Europe, but not here.

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2008 Olympian Demetrius Andrade improved his record to (2-0, 2KO) with a 4th round TKO of Eric Marriott (0-2) in front of his home state of Rhode Island, at the Twin River Casino in Lincoln, RI.

DEMETRIUS ANDRADE

Andrade stalked his opponent calmly from the opening bell, landing clean combinations to both the body and head. Andrade, who was fighting for the first time as a professional in his home state of Rhode Island, put on a real show for those in attendance. Andrade completely dominated Marriott for the entire fight, finally stopping him 50 seconds into the fourth and final round.

The family will be receiving guests at noon on Wednesday December 3rd, 2008.
Service will be held at 1:00pm at Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens
3164 Ninth Line Oakville, Ontario, L6H 7A8
(905) 257-8822
Reception to follow at Prime Time Personal Fitness & Boxing
2390 Lakeshore Road West Oakville, Ontario, L6L 1H5
(905) 847-6992
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to a youth boxing charity in honour of Michael.
Information for this charity will be available at Glen Oaks.
For further information, you may contact Amanda Dametto at (905) 464-7210

Lincoln, Rhode Island

November 29, 2008 – “Holiday Havoc”

HEAVYWEIGHTS

Jason Estrada (15-1, 3 KOs), Providence, RI WDEC8 (80-72, 80-72, 79-73) Derek Bryant (20-5-1, 17 KOs), Philadelphia, PA

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS

Joey McCreedy (9-2-1, 5 KOs), Lowell, MA WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 60-63) James Johnson (22-30-3, 13 KOs), Shreveport, LA

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By: Christopher Roche

Malignaggi falls short in his dream match. Williams looks to eventually land his.

Paul Malignaggi landed his dream fight last weekend against Ricky Hatton, but after the first round, the “Magic Man” ran out of tricks and suffered the most one-sided loss of his career.

Paul Williams is still looking for his deam match

Malignaggi, who only lost one other time, bounced back nicely from his gutsy defeat against Miguel Cotto, and he eventually earned the IBF Belt at 140 lbs.

Along the way to winning the belt, Malignaggi had an incredible streak of winning about thirty straight rounds, after the Cotto fight. Malignaggi dominated Edner Cherry and Lovemore N’dou, and he was cruising in his first title defense against Herman Ngoudjo.

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(November 25) Los Angeles, CA -- Just two days before Thanksgiving and "At Last" featuring 2-time WBO Welterweight World Champion and "The Most Feared Fighter in Boxing," Paul "The Punisher" Williams taking on 3-time World Champion, Verno Phillips, in an interim 12 round WBO Super Welterweight World Championship bout, will take place two days later on Saturday, November 29, at the Inland Empire's hottest state-of-the-art building, Citizens Business Bank Arena located in Ontario, California and broadcast on HBO.

Presented by Goossen Tutor Promotions, Riverside's and Inland Empire's Cristobal "The Nightmare" Arreola, the WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight Champion will fight NABF Heavyweight Champion, Travis "Freight Train" Walker also in a 12-round IBF Heavyweight Elimination bout. In addition, Shawn Estrada, the 2008 US Olympian from East Los Angeles, will be making his professional 4-round debut.

The following is a question and answer with the Two-Time WBO Welterweight World Champion, Paul Williams on Saturday's fight against Phillips:

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WBC Title Eliminator next up against Herbie Hide

PROVIDENCE (November 26, 2008) – World cruiserweight contender Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey (18-1, 10 KOs), rated No. 3 by the WBC, became the first Sovereign Nations Boxing Council (SNBC) champion last Saturday night when he won a dominating 10-round decision against Eddie “The Iron Man” Gutierrez at 4 Bears Casino in New Town, North Dakota.

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Saturday night at Twin River Event Center, RI

PROVIDENCE (November 26, 2008) – There’s a touch of red, white and blue this holiday season in Rhode Island as the state’s only U.S. Olympic Boxing Team members, Jason “Big Six” Estrada (2004) and Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade (2008), as well as 1996 Olympic alternate Jason Pires, are all scheduled to be in action Saturday night (November 29) on “Holiday Havoc” at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

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Dec. 4 at Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan

NEW YORK (November 26, 2008) – The 12-round IBF International light heavyweight championship bout between Jaffa “African Assassin” Ballogou and Daniel Judah is a crossroads fight for both New York City southpaws in the co-feature on the third annual “Holiday Hits” pro boxing show, promoted by Bob Duffy’s Ring Promotions, December 4 at the famed Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan, New York.

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This Thanksgiving New York-based Irishman James Moore has a lot to be thankful for as he prepares for December 13 challenge of NABF junior middleweight champion Yuri Foreman

Junior middleweight James Moore, 16-1 (10 KOS), a native of County Wicklow, Ireland, who fights out of Queens, New York, is far from home as he trains at Freddie Roach’s Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles for his December 13 challenge of NABF junior middleweight champion Yuri Foreman, 26-0 (8 KOS).

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(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – Lightweight Carrie Barry (Colorado Springs, Colo.) and welterweight Vanessa Jackson (Columbus, Ohio) both recorded first round victories in their 2008 World Championships debuts on Tuesday in Ningbo City, China.

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HOLLYWOOD, FL, November 25 – Last Friday night before a sellout crowd, it only took WBA super bantamweight champion Celestino Caballero four rounds to destroy previously unbeaten hometown favorite Steve Molitor, and to add the Canadian’s IBF 122-pound championship belt to his collection. Now “Pelenchin” wants to see which of the remaining top guns in the division are willing to step into the ring with him.

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(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – Four United States boxers have earned berths in the medal round at the 2008 Women’s World Championships in Ningbo City, China. Bantamweight Cynthia Moreno (Guadalupe, Ariz.) and light heavyweight Mioshia Wagoner (Lawrence, Kansas) both advanced to the semifinals with victories in Wednesday’s quarterfinal action. They are joined in the medal round by welterweight Vanessa Jackson (Columbus, Ohio) and heavyweight Tiffanie Hearn (Louisville, Ky.).

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E. BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (November 26, 2008) – UFC lightweight contender Joe “J-Lau” Lauzon’s recent 12-day goodwill trip visiting U.S. military troops in Iraq and Kuwait was a knockout for everybody.

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Photo Description: Jan Sanders/Goossen Tutor Promotions
HBO SHORT SERIES PROVIDES A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT THE HEAVYWEIGHT CONTENDER

Los Angeles, CA (November 24, 2008) – On Saturday, November 29, undefeated Cristobal “The Nightmare” Arreola will be taking what he hopes is another step toward a World Heavyweight Championship, when he defends his WBC Continental Americas title against Travis “Freight Train” Walker on the first-ever professional boxing card to be held at the new state-of-the-art Citizens Business Bank Arenain Ontario, California.

And while preparing to do battle with a hard-hitting, world class heavyweight is nothing new for the Riverside, California native with an unblemished 25-0 record including 22 knockouts, being followed around by a world class camera crew was certainly a new experience for the 27-year old Mexican-American knockout artist.

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(November 18) Los Angeles, CA -- In less than two weeks, Saturday, November 29, two of Americas most prominent heavyweight future starts will face each other with bragging rights as the #1 young heavyweight in the World. The bout will be broadcast on HBO, at the Inland Empire's newest state-of-the-art building, Citizens Business Bank Arena located in Ontario, California. Presented by Goossen Tutor Promotions, the main event features 2-time WBO Welterweight World Champion and "the most feared fighter in boxing" Paul "The Punisher" Williams taking on 3-time World Champion, Verno Phillips, in an interim 12 round WBO Super Welterweight World Championship bout.

The following is a question and answer with the #5 World rated, NABF Heavyweight Champion, Travis "Freight Train" Walker as he prepares for his showdown with Riverside's and Inland Empire's Cristobal "The Nightmare"Arreola, the WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight Champion.

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Nov. 29 at Twin River Event Center, RI

PROVIDENCE (November 18, 2008) – Rhode Island’s only representatives ever on the U.S. Olympic Boxing Team, Jason “Big Six” Estrada (2004) and Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade (2008), will be showcased November 29 on “Holiday Havoc” at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

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Contender Season 4 Participant and Arizona based power punching cruiserweight Erick “Dynamite Hands” Vega will be on hand at the “Battle of Orange County” December 13th. The event which is taking place at the No Limit Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness Center will be benefiting the Life Rolls on Foundation. It will include live mixed martial arts fights, skateboard competitions, live music, a comedian, silent auctions and a meet and greet with UFC legend Ken Shamrock. Vega is looking forward to the festivities that are taking place as well as being on hand for an event representing such a great cause.

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November 24, 2008-In an effort to benefit the Life Rolls on Foundation, an organization that supports and benefits young people with spinal cord injuries, Convicted Artists is proud to present the “Extreme Sports & Artists Charity Event.” The Life Rolls on Foundation’s mission is to ensure that spinal cord injury patients live an active as well as fruitful life.

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November 24 (East Los Angeles, CA) - 2008 East LA Olympian, Shawn Estrada held an open media workout today and spoke with the press on his preparation for his first professional bout against Washington, D.C.'s Lawrence Jones that is set to take place this Saturday, November 29 at the new Citizens Business Bank Arena located in Ontario, California.

QUOTES

"My trainers, Rodrigo Mosqueda and Arnulfo (Bravo) had me spar against a variety of sparring partners so that I will be ready for my pro debut".
"I've been training for about a month and a half. I'm feeling confident, because I am well trained and ready to go.... I'm going to dominate this fight."

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Indianapolis, IN-Less than a week away from his November 29th Homecoming fight in Indianapolis, NABA heavyweight champion "Relentless" Lamon Brewster remains very confident approaching his 12-round clash with former WBA heavyweight champion Bruce Seldon. "I'm feeling relaxed and ready. I've done everything I could do to prepare for Seldon. I'm a man of God and I'm going to leave it all in His hands. I feel very good about this fight."

The show is the sophomore effort of Brewster's own Relentless Events in association with Colin Bates' CBelieve.

Brewster, (34-4, 30 KO) and Seldon, (39-8, 35 KO) are set to meet this coming Saturday night at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Both warriors bring imposing knockout records and the hearts of champions to the table.

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Nov. 19th Harvey “HD” Promotions Show Succeeds
By: Bobby Breen
Photos by: Christopher Brooks

Harvey Dock and “HD Promotions” made their pro-debut Wednesday Nov. 19th 2008 at the Robert Treat Hotel in downtown Newark, NJ. For their first time out, HD Promotions brought a really good show to the fans that came out to support the local boxers on the card, several of whom were making their pro-debuts. For those who don’t know who Harvey Dock is, he is a former NJ USA-Boxing amateur boxer and official and was up to recently (2004-2008) a professional referee. He departed the NJ State Athletic Control Board to try his hands at promoting. Newark, NJ needs pro and amateur boxing, along with other sports activities for its youth. Boxing helps to channel the energy and aggression into a positive path for inner city youth and further helps to develop them into better productive citizens. HD Promotions is helping to achieve that goal by bringing professional boxing to Newark, NJ along with local Newark boxing talent. The card was originally set for Oct. 22ND but was cancelled and had to be re-scheduled for Nov. 19th. From the looks of things, everyone showed up who was supposed to show up. Not bad for a rookie Harvey, good job and good luck for the next one.

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By: Ricky Ray Taylor

Jim Lampley said this in last nights HATTON BeatDOWN of PRETTY BOY PAULIE and strangely, it's still reverberating in my head.

Well, of course, come to think of it - he's right. A fighter needs to learn how to turn-up EVERY PUNCH in order to increase his arsenal and WIDEN the gap between his Jab & his show-closer. Without significant POWER to so much as slow him down, a scheduled encounter with a BUSY, heavy-handed slugger like HATTON can spell K-O.

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Post Fight Thoughts on Hatton v. Malignaggi
By: Danny Serratelli

Ricky Hatton is the best 140 pound fighter in the world. Paulie looked good defensively; he has a great chin and recovers quickly so he was able to stay on his feet despite getting tagged by Hatton a few times in the fight. The question that has to be asked in this fight is... What happened to the right hand and any kind of combinations from Malignaggi? Some little Sugar Ray flurries in a couple of the early rounds could have stolen them. A two handed Paulie would have definitely won a few rounds and that would have meant it still would have been a fight late, and Buddy would not have stopped the fight. Regardless that did not appear to be a good stoppage. Threatening to stop it was a good move in the corner, to let Paulie know how bad it was… Paulie deserved that; however he did not deserve to have the towel thrown (especially during a clinch hat late in the fight).

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By: Christopher Roche

Tonight’s Ricky Hatton vs. Paulie Malignaggi bout is one of those special match-ups where I cannot wait until the first bell rings. I have been calling for this fight for a year now, and I am doubly thrilled that I will not be hitting my PPV button tonight.

The only quibble I have with this match is that it is not being held at Madison Square Garden, where it belongs. Nonetheless, I feel like a kid on Christmas morning, and fight time cannot approach fast enough.

The only person perhaps more eager to see this match-up than me is Paulie Malignaggi himself. When I ran into Malignaggi at the grand opening of the Union City Boxing Club back in January, the “Magic Man” eagerly pitched a match-up with Ricky Hatton.

Malignaggi said, “Ricky is the fight I want, and Ricky’s the guy I know I could beat. In ‘08 if Ricky doesn’t fight me, then he is going back to what he used to do which is running from the big fights.”

Malignaggi obviously wanted this fight because of the huge payday involved, but he, like the rest of us, also wants to determine supremacy at light-welterweight. A win over Hatton would make Malignaggi the linear champ, and a great performance could possibly put him on some top 10 P4P lists.

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Attention Facebook Users, Get in the ring and “Dream Fight” with your friends on Facebook. Go to http://apps.facebook.com/dreamfight. Enter for a chance to win a trip to the “real” Dream Match, De La Hoya vs. Pacquiao live at MGM Grand in Las Vegas on December 6th.

On December 6, boxing’s biggest star, Oscar De La Hoya, takes on boxing’s pound for pound best, Manny Pacquiao, in “The Dream Match”, live on HBO PPV! But why wait?! You can go on Facebook right now and have your very own “Dream Fight” with all of your friends.

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James Moore, 16-1 (10 KOS), a native of County Wicklow, Ireland, who fights out of Queens, New York, has been training hard at Freddie Roach’s Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles for his December 13 challenge of NABF junior middleweight champion Yuri Foreman, 26-0 (8 KOS), at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.

He is looking forward to a much-needed respite on November 22, when he and trainer Lennox Blackmoore will watch the highly-anticipated Ricky Hatton-Paul “Magic Man” Malignaggi junior welterweight fight on HBO.

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Heading into last night’s highly publicized rematch of his March 2006 controversial no contest with Shelby Gross, Bobby “The Celtic Warrior” Gunn was poised to take his opponent out, leaving no question as to who the better fighter was. With a loud and energetic crowd behind him Gunn, now 20-3-1 (17 KO’s) silenced his critics by thoroughly dominating Gross. Gross was knocked down 3 times and referee Nico Perez stopped the fight following the third knockdown, awarding Gunn a 3rd round TKO. Gunn is satisfied with his title winning performance as well as the fact he got the redemption he desperately wanted for the last 2 ½ years.

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Godfrey-Gutierrez Saturday night at 4 Bears Casino in N. Dakota

NEW TOWN, North Dakota (November 21, 2008) – Sovereign Nations Boxing Council (SNBC) debuts tomorrow night (Saturday, November 22) when cruiserweights Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey and Eddie “The Iron Man” Gutierrez fight for the first SNBC title headlining a special card, promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc., at 4 Bears Casino in New Town, North Dakota.

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(November 20) Los Angeles, CA -- "At Last" only nine more days until the first bell rings on Saturday, November 29, at the Inland Empire's newest state-of-the-art building, Citizens Business Bank Arena located in Ontario, California and broadcast on HBO.

Presented by Goossen Tutor Promotions, the main event features 2-time WBO Welterweight World Champion and “The Most Feared Fighter in Boxing” Paul “The Punisher” Williams taking on 3-time World Champion, Verno Phillips, in an interim 12 round WBO Super Welterweight World Championship bout. In addition, Riverside’s and Inland Empire’s Cristobal “The Nightmare” Arreola, the WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight Champion battles NABF Heavyweight Champion, Travis “Freight Train” Walker also in an IBF Heavyweight Elimination bout.

Shawn Estrada, the 2008 US Olympian from East Los Angeles, will also be making his professional 4-round debut.

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Dec. 4 at Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan

NEW YORK (November 20, 2008) – World-rated lightweight Jorge “The Truth” Teron has been added to the third annual “Holiday Hits” pro boxing show, promoted by Bob Duffy’s Ring Promotions, December 4 at the famed Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan, New York.

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(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – The United States Olympic Committee has ended its probation of USA Boxing, effective immediately. The lifting of the probation is an indication of the steady, positive progress USA Boxing has made in recent years, with operating effectiveness improving in numerous areas.

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LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION EAGER TO FIGHT HOLT-TORRES III WINNER

London, United Kingdom, November 19 – It’s been a whirlwind 2008 for Timothy Bradley, but the WBC junior welterweight champion isn’t done yet.

After accomplishing what only a handful of other fighters have been able to do by winning the world championship on English soil in May with a victory over Junior Witter, Bradley defended his crown with an exciting victory over Edner Cherry in September, and then traveled to the 46th Annual WBC convention in Chengdu, China, earlier this month.

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PROVIDENCE (November 19, 2008) – NABF cruiserweight champion Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey (17-1, 10 KOs), rated No. 3 by the WBC, fights Saturday night for the first Sovereign Nations Boxing Council (SNBC) title against Eddie “The Iron Man” Gutierrez at 4 Bears Casino in New Town, North Dakota.

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By: Danny Serratelli
www.brickcityboxing.com

World class professional referee, Harvey Dock promoted his first professional boxing card last night under his newly formed promotional company HD Promotions. The show was a success that featured an exciting main event between The Brick City’s own Super Middleweight, Jerson Ravelo, 19-3, 12 KO’s and tough Philadelphia veteran, Dhafir Smith, 20-19-6, 4 KO’s. The show also featured a strong co-feature between another hot local prospect, Michael Torres, 12-0, 7 KO’s against the rugged Kpakpo Alloytey, 16-6, 14 KO’s.

Ravelo and trainer Nettles Nassar preparing to go to war

Jerson Ravelo has experienced many ups and downs in the sport, and in life, but his will remains strong. His dedication and heart can not be questioned and he feels he still has some big fights left in him. A documentary about his life was featured at the Tribeca film festival in New York City last week (see www.ravelothemovie.com for information). Ravelo was showcased on this show appropriately titled, “The Homecoming”, because this was his first fight in his home city, of Newark, New Jersey.

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Jerson Ravelo vs. Dhafir Smith Headline HD Promotions Card In The Brick City.

Jerson Ravelo winning The Contender USA vs. UK matchup

Featuring the girls of www.Roundcardmodels.com, (Morgan pictured)

Don't forget to support Harvey Dock on his very 1st Promotion this Wednesday Night at Robert Treat Hotel.

HD Promotions Newark based Professional Boxing Referee Harvey Dock is New Jersey's newest promoter of professional boxing shows. With over 20 years in the industry, Dock's first fight is scheduled for November 19th at the Robert Treat Hotel. This show is serviced by HD Promotions. For more info call 201-988-0008 or just show up and buy tickets at the door!
November 19, 2008
Robert Treat Hotel, Newark, NJ--7:30
HD Promotions

8 Rounds Jerson Ravelo vs. Dhafir Smith
168 lbs. Newark, NJ Upper Darby, Pa
Main Event (18-3-0, 12 ko's) (20-18-6, 4 ko's)

6 Rounds Michael Torres vs. Kpakpo Alloytey
147 lbs. Yonkers, NY Ghana, Africa
(11-0, 6 ko's) (16-5, 14 ko's)

4 Rounds Rashad Bogar vs. Juan Guaman
140 lbs. Newark, NJ Long Island, NY
( Pro Debut) (1-0)

4 Rounds John Lennox vs. Ricardo Cuffee
Heavyweight Cateret, NJ Brooklyn, NY
( Pro Debut) (0-2)

4 Rounds Robert Brown vs. Eldin Sanchez
Blackville, SC Patterson, NJ
( Pro Debut) ( Pro Debut)

4 Rounds Omar Brito vs. Manuel Jimenez
Dover, NJ Patterson, NJ
( Pro Debut) ( Pro Debut)

New York-based Irishman James Moore spars with former champion Roman Karmazin in preparation for his December 13 challenge of NABF junior middleweight champion Yuri Foreman.

For the past week James Moore, 16-1 (10 KOS), a native of County Wicklow, Ireland, who fights out of Queens, New York, has been training at Freddie Roach’s Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles for his December 13 challenge of NABF junior middleweight champion Yuri Foreman, 26-0 (8 KOS).

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Monday, November 17, 3:00pm ET
De La Hoya Reports In From Training Camp in Big Bear, CA

Richard Schaefer: Welcome to today's conference call to discuss the "Dream Match" between Oscar de la Hoya and Manny Pacquiao. Those who have seen last night's episode of 24/7, it really was one of the best episodes if not the best. There is such a contrast between these two fighters, and yet they have so much in common. They are both exciting, explosive, and are training so hard and really want to win. They both carry the pride of their people, of their nations on their shoulders.

Last week I was up in Big Bear and I saw Oscar, a skinny Oscar, 145 pound, so it's official. Pacquiao is bigger than de la Hoya. It is amazing how fast Oscar looks and yet how strong he looks. He hasn't fought at welterweight since knocking out Arturo Gatti in 2000. It's the first time he's training in Big Bear since his bout against Bernard Hopkins in 2004. So there is so much going on. It's such an amazing showdown. We are waiting with anticipation. But for now, the anticipation is over and I'm going to turn it all over to Oscar de la Hoya now, 10-time world champion in six different weight classes.

Oscar de la Hoya: Training camp is going well. It's actually great training with Nacho Beristain and being up here in Big Bear, it's once again ignited that fire in my belly, which hasn't burned in many years. So I'm ready to go. I've been weighing 145 pounds now for the last three weeks. The weight is no problem. I feel strong. I do have to admit that I - in the first couple of days that I did make the weight or I tried making weight, about a month ago, I did feel a little lightheaded and weak, but now that I have gotten used to it and now that weeks have passed by, I feel strong and fast and very comfortable with welterweight. And I'm even thinking of going back down to 140 after this fight, so we'll see.

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PAULIE MALIGNAGGI

"ALL I KNOW IS SATURDAY NIGHT, I AM GOING TO BEAT HIS ASS!"

"EVERYONE HAS A PLAN UNTIL THEY GET PUNCHED IN THE FACE. HE'LL USE HIS PLAN UNTIL I PUNCH HIM IN HIS!"

"LOOK AT HIS RESUME. OTHER THAN MAYWEATHER AND COLLAZO, THE REST OF THE GUYS HE FOUGHT WERE AT LEAST 100 YEARS OLD."

RICKY HATTON

"I SHOULD BEAT HIM AND IF I DON'T BEAT HIM I'LL HAVE TO START LOOKING AT THINGS A LITTLE CLOSER!"

"SURE, MY FANS ARE COMING OVER-8,000 TO 10,000 OF THEM WILL BE HERE EVEN WITH THE CREDIT CRUNCH WE'RE HAVING OVER IN ENGLAND!"

Ring Magazine & IBO World Junior Welterweight Champion Ricky Hatton and former World Junior Welterweight Champion Paulie Malignaggi will meet this Saturday, November 22, in a Junior Welterweight World title bout for Hatton's Ring Magazine and IBO Junior Welterweight titles. The bout, presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Punch Promotions and DiBella Entertainment and sponsored by Affliction Clothing and Cerveza Tecate, will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and air live on HBO's World Championship Boxing at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.

Tickets priced at $1,000, $750, $500, $300 and $150 and sales are limited to four (4) per person at the $1,000 price level and a total of two (2) tickets either at $750, $500, $300 or $150. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (702) 474-4000. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.ticketmaster.com.

DESERVED MUCH MORE

Welterweights Delvin Rodriguez (23-2-2, 14KO) and Isaac Hlatshwayo (28-1-1, 10KO) battled to a 12 round draw on Monday night in Hlatshwayo's home country of South Africa. At stake in the bout was an IBF #1 ranking and future date with IBF welterweight champion Joshua Clottey.

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By: Jim Amato

He may have been one of the best pound for pound boxers of the 1960's but he was over shadowed by the antics of one Cassius Clay / Muhammad Ali. He may have been the best fighter in the welterweight division during the decade but he never had a chance to prove it against Emile Griffith. Instead he labored in the back round, fighting and beating all comers. Only after Griffith moved up to middleweight and allowed him to capture the vacated title did Curtis Cokes gain some long over due recognition.

Curtis who never had an amateur fight began his professional career in Midland, Texas on March 24, 1958 outscoring Manuel Gonzalez over six rounds. Curtis and Manuel would get to know each other a lot better in years to come.Curtis was born on June 15, 1937 in Dallas, Texas. He would go on to win his next ten fights including an eight rounder over Gonzalez. Finally in April of 1959, one year after turning pro Curtis suffered his first career loss to none other then Manuel Gonzalez. A no contest in a match with the talented Rip Randall set up a rematch. Curtis took out Randall in the first round. Later in the year Curtis would drop a six round duke to Frankie Davis.

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When Andrew Golota decided to pull out of his fight with Ray "The Rainman" Austin after the first round on Nov. 7 in Chengdu, China, some were quick to question his decision. The attached photos of Golota's left arm, taken one week after the fight during a medical examination in Chicago, clearly shows the extensive damage caused by multiple tendon tears.

SHAWN ESTRADA

Los Angeles, CA (Nov. 17, 2008) - The following is an ‘Inside the Mind’ of 2008 East LA Olympian, Shawn Estrada addressing his participation in the recent Olympics in China for the United States and now preparing for his first professional bout on November 29, 2008 at the new Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario.

ON THE 2008 OLYMPICS
Question: Other than you and your team, did anyone associated with amateur boxing or the media think that you would make it to the Olympics?

Answer: Besides my team and familia, no one else thought or believed that I would make the Olympic team.

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PHILADELPHIA (NOVEMBER 17, 2008)—This past Saturday night in Nashville, Tennessee, former undisputed middleweight champion Jermain Taylor was the latest big-name fighter to wear and be successful while wearing boxing newest innovation, The Cov Glove.

The Cov Glove is a leather sleeve that keeps the tape from coming loose and keeps the action flowing without any chance of a stoppage.

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By: Ricky Ray Taylor
I kinda liked WEBSTERS definition of HEART:
THE CAPACITY FOR COURAGE AND DETERMINATION - Nice.
Of course there are a multitude of paradigms where people use this word in everyday chit-chat. From mocking the "bleeding-heart" liberals on the campaign trail to loving someone with all-of-your-heart all the way over to Tom Petty singing "Stop Dragging My Heart Around".
When we hear the word HEART we indirectly think of "LOVE".
Yet, in all certainty when a "Boxing Trainer" refers to a FIGHTERS HEART -

(in the words of David Lee Roth) he "Aint Talkin Bout Love".
As cruel-hearted as it may seem, at times I've been known to shed a grin or two at a "tough-guys" SUDDEN & rapid demise upon the unveiling of his heart in the Boxing gym.

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“Around The Ring”
By: Bobby Breen

165 pound amateur of the year, Denis Douglin

The NJ Diamond Gloves Championships were contested Friday night at Linden, NJ High School’s gym. In all ten bouts went off entertaining the always dedicated NJ amateur boxing fans who come out to support this show year after year. One thing noticeable about this year’s show, the fans were not disappointed! The bouts got better as the night went on. Wow, were there some great amateur boxing going on here!
All of the bouts were extremely competitive but I can only comment on a couple for the purpose of this article. Chris Velez put on a great display of boxing skills by decisioning Tyrone Luckey from the Middletown PAL in their 141 lbs. Open class matchup. Velez, from the newly formed Aspira Boxing Club was sharp in landing combinations as well as demonstrating good defensive skills. Luckey was not able to overcome the total package that Velez brought to the ring this night. Velez was on his way to “Boxer of the Night” accolades until the next bout got into the ring.

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By: Media Report on www.DoghouseBoxing.com

On Saturday, in front of a sold out crowd at the MGM Grand in Las Vegast, Brock Lesnar defeated Randy Couture.

In the second round, Lesnar caught Couture with a solid punch, htting Couture hard in the right temple. The punch dropped Couture.

After the fight Lesnar said, “I can’t believe it. I can’t believe it. I want to thank Dana (White), the UFC and Randy Couture. It takes a lot of (heart) to take a year off and fight a young buck like me.”

By: Christopher Roche

Jermain Taylor used a stiff jab, a laser right hand and a sneaky uppercut to befuddle Jeff Lacy last night in Nashville.

Taylor, of Little Rock, Arkansas, virtually won every round, against a game Lacy. The only anxious moment came in round five when Lacy hit Taylor on the side of the head with a right hand, and Taylor hit the deck. The referee ruled that Taylor slipped, so no knockdown was scored. That opportunity turned out to be Lacy's best chance of turning the tide, but Taylor regained control and easily outpointed his former Olympic teammate.

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By: Brad Marchetti
www.doghouseboxing.com
Jermain Taylor vs Jeff Lacy is a 12-round crossroads fight on steroids between two heavy-hitting 168 Lb. contenders at 10:15 PM ET on HBO. Taylor, 27-2-1, 17 KO's, is coming back from consecutive losses to Middleweight champ Kelly Pavlik. Lacy, 24-1, 17 KO's most recently had a 10-round life or death struggle with fringe contender Epifanio Mendoza on ESPN2. Both of these fighters are familiar with each other from the amateurs but have never faced off in the squared circle as pros. The Jermain Taylor vs Jeff Lacy boxing betting odds of Taylor as a heavy 5-1 favorite.

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Friday, November 14th Linden HS FINALS (13-0)
Linden High School inLinden, N.J., Weigh-In at 5 PM to 7 PM & Boxing starts at 7:30 PM

Caleb Hernandez(Joe Grier BA) - OUTSTANDING BOXER OF THE TOURNAMENT OPEN CLASS
Lance Goodall (Bergen County PAL) - OUTSTANDING BOXER OF THE TOURNAMENT NOVICE CLASS
Kyle Hirschklau (Final Round) - OUTSTANDING BOXER OF THE TOURNAMENT SUB-NOVICE CLASS
Denis Douglin (Newbreed BC) - SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
Kyle Hirschklau (Final Round) – QUICKEST KO OF THE TOURNAMENT (0:13)

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By: Jeff Miller at Ringside

It was an exciting night in South Philadelphia last night, as Top Rank, Inc., along with Peltz Boxing, and Joe Hand Promotions put together an action packed night of boxing.

The main event was a quick one, featuring two undefeated flyweights, as Raul Martinez 24-0 (14 KOs) of San Antonio, TX, stopped Victor Proa 25-1 (19 KOs), of Mexico, capturing the vacant NABF Flyweight Title. Right from the opening bell, Martinez wasted no time chasing Proa down, landing a huge overhand right that sent him backwards, followed by about ten unanswered bombs, forcing referee Gary Rosato to stop the action. Official time was 1:08 of the first round.

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Michael Perez, 2-0, 2 KO's by TKO (2:40) Round 1 over Tommy Garcia, 2-3, 1 KO

More information and compete show from Russell Peltz's Philly show to come...

*Promoter Russell Peltz was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame last night while Mikey "The Artist" Perez won the "Amateur boxer of the year" award. Perez and Peltz were both in attendance to accept their awards last night in Garfield, New Jersey and were back down in Philly tonight for the show.

By: Jim Amato

Although most of the buzz is surrounding HBO's feature bout between Jermain Taylor and Jeff Lacy, there is an under card bout that has captured my interest. Former welterweight champion Kermit Cintron faces a very stern test in rugged Lovemore N'dou. Unless I'm way off base I look for Taylor - Lacy to be pretty much one way traffic in favor of Taylor. Unless Jermain falls apart or Lacy launches a left hook from days gone by, this one is an after thought. On the other hand poor Kermit just can't get by Antonio Margarito. That doesn't make him all bad. I still feel Cintron has a lot of talent but the tough as nails L'dou should test him. It could very well be a very entertaining battle.

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FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY / MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM
LIVE ON HBO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING

Jermain Taylor:
"When we where roommates during the 2000 Olympics there where times when we talk about fighting each other one day. That day is now here and I know Jeff will be ready. We both want bragging rights over each other."

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“TOUGH & TESTED”Thursday, November 13, 2008
Dunkin’ Donuts Center, Providence, RI

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS: Jaison Codrington (19-2, 15 KOs), Queens, NY WTKO8 (2:57)
William Gill (8-21, 7 KOs), Toms River, NJ. SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS: Sakio Bika (27-3-2, 17 KOs), Sydney, Australia WTKO3 (1:53) Peter Manfredo, Jr. (31-6, 16 KOs), Providence, RI (Bika wins IBO Title). LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHTS: Grady Brewer (24-11, 13 KOs), Lawton, OK WDEC10 (94-91, 93-92, 90-95) Cornelius Bundrage (28-4, 16 KOs), Detroit, MI (Brewer wins IBO Title Eliminator). LIGHT WELTERWEIGHTS: Jesus Caro (3-0, 3 KOs) WKO2 (3:00) Jose Velazquez (1-6, 1 KO), Worcester, MA; Diego Periera (2-0, 2 KOs), Providence, RI WTKO1 (1:43) Jerry Pressley (0-1), Rock Hill, SC. FEATHERWEIGHTS: Matt Remillard (16-0, 8 KOs), Manchester, CT WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 59-55) Mauricio Pastrana (34-10-2, 22 KOs), Miami, FL. SUPER FLYWEIGHTS: Isander Beauchamp (5-0-1, 2 KOs) 4DRAW Ernie Marquez (7-5-1, 3 KOs), Fort Morgan, CO.

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Dear Joe,

Congratulations on your win over Roy Jones last Saturday night. I’m happy to see that you’re finally getting some overdue credit, and now that you’ve accomplished what you wanted to against Jones and Bernard Hopkins, I think it’s time for you and I to settle some unfinished business.

I’m sure you remember, but if you don’t, you previously agreed to fight me three times in the past, yet all three times you pulled out of the fight due to injury and we never had the opportunity to give the fans the fight they were all waiting to see.

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Dec. 4 at Roseland Ballroom

NEW YORK (November 13, 2008) – Veteran promoter Bob Duffy announced today that his Ring Promotions company will present the “Holiday Hits” pro boxing show in Manhattan for the third consecutive year.

Unbeaten heavyweight prospect Nagy “Dominican Dynamite” Aguilera (10-0, 6 KOs), fighting out of Newburgh (NY), will headline for the first time in the 10-round main event on Thursday night, December 4 at the famed Roseland Ballroom.

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Manfredo (31-5, 16 KOs), runner-up in The Contender I, fights The Contender III winner Bika (26-3-2. 16 KOs) in "Tough & Tested," Thursday night in the 12-round main event for the vacant IBO super middleweight title on Versus television live from the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence (RI).

Tickets, ranging from $18.00 to $222.00, are on sale at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center Box Office (401.331.6700) or through CES Boxing at 401.724.2253/2254 or www.cesboxing.com.

WEIGHTS FROM PROVIDENCE
Peter Manfredo, Jr. 167 ¾ lbs.

Sakio Bika 166 lbs.

(IBO & NABF Interim Super Middleweight Championships)

Grady Brewer 153 ¼ lbs.

Cornelius Bundrage 154 lbs.

(IBO Light Middleweight Title Eliminator)

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Monday, November 10
2:30 pm ET

Bob Arum: We're getting closer and closer to the fight. Freddie Roach, who I regard as the best trainer in boxing today, is working hard with Manny. He's going to have Manny in tip-top shape. I don't know how much better Manny can be than what he is now.

But just amazing and we're going to shock the world on December 6 because with Freddie's guidance Manny is going to not only defeat Oscar but knock Oscar out. So it's a pleasure me to turn this over to Freddie Roach.

Freddie Roach: Thanks Bob. Training camp's going very well. Manny Pacquiao's in great shape. We're still four weeks ago and we're just kind of maintaining and I have some great sparring partners and everything's really going well. I'm really happy where he's at right now. And we're all anxious for the fight.

Mark Whicker, Orange County Register: Freddie - your experience from training Oscar - what types of things do you think you've learned that will put you in good stead for this fight being on the other side?

Freddie Roach: He's got a good left hand and doesn't have a lot of confidence in his right hand. So, we know we have to get past that jabbing and that's going to be our toughest opposition, I believe. And we're working on that and I've got some great sparring partners with better jabs than Oscar and Manny's handling it very well.

And we're going to put pressure on this guy because I know Oscar tends to get tired late in rounds in slow paced fights. We're going to fight the whole time and just burn him out.

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At the general assembly meeting, WBC President Dr. José Sulaimán expressed his thoughts to the WBC Board of Governors regarding today’s election of WBC officers. He said, “I am a firm believer that everything in life turns around cycles. A cycle that begins today must end at some specific time someday. Only those that retire at the precise time of the end of their cycle are the ones that can live with pride for the rest of their lives by having left a mark of their passing through life for future generations, while others that stubbornly have intended to go over that end of their cycle have ended their lives with repulsion and rejection of their generation, tarnishing their image, which had been in the past an example to follow.

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NEW YORK (November 11, 2008) – Cedric Kushner, President of Gotham Boxing, announced in New York today that he has been informed by Irish Ropes that they cannot deliver the services of John Duddy, the headliner on the November 21st New York City show. As such, the show has been cancelled.

IBO SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

MAIN EVENT – 12 ROUNDS

“The Pride of Providence” PETER MANFREDO, JR. SAKIO “Scorpion” BIKA

NABF Interim Super Middleweight Champion IBF Pan Pacific Super Middleweight Champion

Runner-Up in The Contender I Winner of The Contender III, 2000 Olympian

Rated WBC No. 13 Rated IBF No. 4 & The Ring No. 8

Providence, RI Sydney, Australia by way of Cameroon

31-5 (16 KOs) 26-3-2 (16 KOs)

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Here are the names of all the Inductees for 2008:
They will all be inducted on Thursday, November 13th at the Venetian in Garfield, New Jersey.

James Ali Bashir.... Willie Lewis
Bryant Brannon.... Ludwig Lightburn
Charles Brewer.... Danny Milano
Eddie Cotton.... Russell Peltz
Keith Idec.... Derrick Rolon
Nick Lembo.... Dr. Michael Sabia
Don Petrin.... Tim Witherspoon

Roy Jones Shows Heart in Defeat

By: Danny Serratelli, ringside

The chants of “Super Joe Calzaghe” started early in the evening and never stopped. There would be no question that both fighters gave 100% at the final bell, it was just too little too late for Roy Jones Jr. Despite the fact that the fight took place in Madison Square Garden in New York City, USA, there seemed to be more Joe Calzaghe fans than Roy Jones fans. The atmosphere was very exciting and the chants were going all night, the most consistent…Super, Super Joe, Super Joe Calzaghe! … The American fans answered back with USA, USA! This was answered back with Wales! Wales! There were a lot of Welsh flags and even a section of fans with big afro wigs that matched the Welsh flag.

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By: Christopher Roche, Ringside

It started in the undercard and continued throughout the main event. Welsh fans held their flags up high and chanted:

Suuuuper-
Super Joe-
Super Joe Calzaghe!

The devoted throng of fans who crossed the pond for last night’s scrap were not disappointed, as Joe Calzaghe, of Newbridge, Wales, dominated the once invincible Roy Jones, Jr., at Madison Square Garden.

Calzaghe’s confident supporters had an anxious moment in round one, when Jones landed a blistering jab that turned Calzaghe’s head. Jones followed that up with a wide right hand that caught Calzaghe’s face with a good bit of forearm.

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Joe Calzaghe retained his Ring Magazine light-heavyweight championship belt via a convincing decision victory over Roy Jones, Jr. Calzaghe suffered a first round knockdown, but he dusted himself off and dominated Jones. The judges all scored the bout 118-109 for Calzaghe.

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Calzaghe will defeat Jones, Jr. in convincing fashion.

By: Christopher Roche

Ever since Roy Jones, Jr. was cheated at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, he has fought with a chip on his shoulder.

Jones racked up an impressive string of victories, and his combination of speed and strength dazzled his opponents. He seemed unstoppable and was undefeated in his first 34 fights, until he suffered a blemish on a DQ, for hitting Montell Griffin while he was down. Jones quickly avenged the Griffin loss by stopping him in round one, in an immediate rematch, and he resumed his string of victories.

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Nov 08, 2008 On Friday Night before a sold out crowd, Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing presented yet another exciting night of boxing at the beautiful Bally's Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ. The seven bout card which featured some of boxing's hottest up and coming prospects was headlined by the WBA #5 rated heavyweight in the world Kevin "Kingpin" Johnson taking on Matt Greer in a ten round heavyweight contest.
KINGPIN DESTROYS GREER
Johnson came out looking very determined as he immediately began firing blistering shots at Greer. Greer who has never been stopped as a professional showed his toughness as he refused to go down throughout the fight.

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JERMAIN TAYLOR vs. JEFF LACY

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY / MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM

HBO World Championship Boxing will televise the bout from Memorial Gymnasium on the campus of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee (10:15pm ET / 9:15pm CT / 7:15pm PT).

DiBella Entertainment is presenting the 12-round super middleweight title eliminator in association with Prize Fight Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions. Tickets are on sale now at $275, $200, $100, $75, $50 and $25, and available through all Ticketmaster locations at 615-255-9600 or www.ticketmaster.com .

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (November 7, 2008)—WBA number-five ranked heavyweight in the world, Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson will look to climb further up the Heavyweight ladder when he takes on the tough Matthew Greer as the main event of a big seven bout card that will originate from Bally’s Hotel & Casino is promoted by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing and will be seen exclusively on www.gofightlive.tv beginning at 7:30 pm eastern/4:30 Pacific time.

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Duddy, Wolak & Teron in action Nov. 21 at Roseland Ballroom in NYC

Pawel Wolak scores a KO

NEW YORK (November 7, 2008) – NABA light middleweight champion “Mean” Joe Greene has been added to the star-studded “The Grande Event” card, promoted by Cedric Kushner’s Gotham Boxing, November 21 at the famed Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan.

Unbeaten middleweight (heading to light middleweight) “Ireland’s” John Duddy (25-0, 17 KOs), fighting out Queens (NY) by way of Derry, Northern Ireland, headlines against veteran Sam “The Punching Policeman” Hill (17-9-1, 10 KOs). Duddy is rated No. 2 by the World Boxing Organization, No. 4 by the World Boxing Council, and No. 7 by the International Boxing Federation.

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NY/NJ Amateur Happenings
NJ Boxing HoF Dinner Nov. 13th 7pm
By: Bobby Breen

11/05/2008. The NY/NJ amateur boxing scene is always ongoing. A couple of tournaments, smaller compared to the Golden Gloves tournaments are currently underway. These tournaments, the NJ Diamond Gloves on the West side of the Hudson, and the NY Metropolitan Championships in the Big Apple are the breeding grounds for those who succeed and enter to compete in the larger more popular Golden Gloves. There is also the upcoming Silver Gloves, which is an amateur boxing tournament for Junior Olympian boys ages eleven through sixteen.

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WORLD BOXING COUNCIL PRESIDENT, JOSE SULAIMAN; EXECUTIVE SECRETARY MAURICIO SULAIMAN
RINGSIDE PHYSICIANS: DRS. PAUL WALLACE; RAMON GARCIA SEPTIEN; AND ALLAN RECTO

WORLD BOXING COUNCIL STRAWWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: PALACIOS vs. MISAWA
WBC Supervisor: Houcine Houchi, Tunisia
Referee: Stephen Blea, U.S.A.
Judges: William Boodhoo, Canada 59-54 P
Harold Laurence, Curasao 59-54 P
Joseph Chane, South Africa 60-54 P

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Arthur Abraham 159.6 lbs.
Raul Marquez 160 lbs.
(IBF Middleweight Championship)

Enad Licina 197 lbs.
Otis Griffin 187 lbs.
(IBF Intercontinental Cruiserweight Championship)

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This Friday November 7th the WBA #5 rated heavyweight in the world, Star Boxing's Kevin "Kingpin" Johnson (20-0-1, 7KO) looks to stay undefeated and continue to climb the heavyweight ranks when he takes on Matthew Greer (12-3,11KO) in a ten round heavyweight contest being broadcast live on GoFightLive.tv from Bally's Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ. Johnson, considered by many to be the top American heavyweight prospect, and whose hand speed has been compared to heavyweight greats, hall of famers Muhammad Ali and Larry Holmes, has had a busy schedule as of late, especially for a fighter of his magnitude. The fight with Greer will be his third fight in less then seven months and the first thing the Kingpin will tell you is that he has no intentions of slowing down. Johnson who continues to be ducked by many of the top heavyweights in the world recently sat down for an exclusive one on one interview before his upcoming bout on Friday. The self- proclaimed greatest heavyweight in the world took time to talk about his busy schedule, his last fight with former heavyweight champion Bruce Seldon, and what he will have to do to get a title shot.
KEVIN "KINGPIN" JOHNSON

Q: Kingpin, how are you doing?
KJ: I am doing good, real good. I had a great training camp, and everything is absolutely beautiful.

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By: Ricky Ray Taylor

Every once in a great while a match-up catapults to the surface that gets us salivating at the mere thought of it. Although this weekends contest is about 5 years PAST what it could have been, in most Boxing circles the JONES/CALZAGHE duel is no exception. In August of 2003, RJ was proudly sitting on top of Boxings Pound-for-Pound list. He'd actually been there for so long that his bones were beginning to creak. Jones had absolutely destroyed everyone in his path for 6 1/2 years in fights that were sometimes so lopsided that it left your casual Boxing "fan" questioning the abilities of his opposition. Nobody had a clue or seemed to pay attention to the fact that the combined record of RJ's opponents within this 6 1/2 year run was 417-22; and 14 of those fights were for World Championships verse mandatory qualified contenders.

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Alton Merkerson, Jones' trainer:

" There have been no changes in the way we have trained for this fight. One thing I respect about Roy is that he never forgets where he came from and we always go back to the basics.

"With our training, we always stick to the basic fundamentals; you first need heart. It takes a man to get knocked down and get up and try again. You have to be able to give a punch and take a punch and always be smart in the ring.

"We will do whatever it takes. A win is a win.

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Indianapolis, IN - Tickets for "Relentless" Lamon Brewster's homecoming fight in Indianapolis are now on sale and priced to move. The former WBO heavyweight champion, (34-4, 30 KO) will be competing in front of his home crowd for the first time since his amateur days. "The Homecoming", promoted by Relentless Events and C'Believe, will take place November 29 at the Conseco Fieldhouse.

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IN HIS 25TH YEAR IN BOXING AND APPROACHING 40TH FIGHT AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN RECALLS CAREER BOXING MOMENTS

In his 25th year announcing boxing events and known throughout the world for his trademark "Let's Get Ready to Rumble," legendary ring announcer Michael Buffer will call his 40th fight at Madison Square Garden in New York City Saturday night when "Super" Joe Calzaghe meets "Superman" Roy Jones Jr. in "Battle of the Super Powers" for Calzaghe's Ring Magazine light heavyweight championship live on HBO Pay-Per-View.

Reflecting back on history, Buffer shares his most memorable moments of his illustrious career.

BIGGEST FIGHT TO DATE

Oscar de la Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather...awesome event with record PPV buys...HBO's ''24/7"" was a work of art preparing the fans.

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PROVIDENCE (November 6, 2008) – The Contender, Season Two winner, “Bad Boy” Grady Brewer, and third-place finisher, Cornelius “K9” Bundrage, developed a strong friendship when they were teammates on the 2006 television reality series. The bond remains but has been temporarily put aside because Brewer and Bundrage will battle November 13 in a 10-round IBO light middleweight eliminator on the “Tough & Tested” card at the newly renovated Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island.

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All participants for Friday's Star Boxing show at Bally's Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ weighed in today for their upcoming bouts. The card is headlined by WBA #5 rated heavyweight, undefeated Kevin "Kingpin" Johnson taking on Matthew Greer. Johnson weighed in at a fit and ready 243 3/4 lbs. while his opponent Matthew Greer tipped the scales at 238 1/4 lbs.
The co-feature bout of the evening features an interesting welterweight showdown between contenders Terrance "Heat" Cauthen and Shamone "The Truth" Alvarez. Cauthen weighed in at a ripped 146 3/4 lbs. while Alvarez weighed 148 lbs.
Undercard weights:

Raymond Serrano 147 1/4 lbs. vs. Shaka Moore 147 1/4 lbs.
6 Rounds

Bruce Seldon 222 1/4 lbs. vs. Brad Gregory 204 3/4 lbs.
8 Rounds

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As "Super" Joe Calzaghe and "Superman" Roy Jones Jr., get ready to face each other Saturday night in "Battle of the Super Powers" at Madison Square Garden and live on HBO Pay-Per-View, some of the best fighters in the sport and a sampling of the top boxing writers on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean lend their analysis and predictions on the highly anticipated match-up.

FIGHTERS:
Bernard Hopkins-Former two-division world champion
Fought Joe Calzaghe on April 19, 2008 and lost by split decision
Fought Roy Jones Jr. May 22, 1993 and lost by unanimous decision

"Jones by unanimous decision based on his speed and power."

Ricky Hatton- IBO & Ring Magazine junior welterweight world champion
"Roy has seen better days and I think that Joe will be too fast for Roy. Joe will outbox Roy and win by points. I'm going with Joe."

Lennox Lewis- Former heavyweight champion
"Jones has unbelievable speed and Calzaghe's never fought anyone like him. Jones likes it when his opponent comes to him and unfortunately for Calzaghe, that's exactly what he does; comes to his opponent and is right in their face. I pick Jones on points, but I think it'll be a very close fight."

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Below you will find quotes from the main event and undercard fighters from today's final press conference leading for Calzaghe vs. Jones "Battle of the Superpowers" this Saturday November 8th at Madison Square Garden and live on HBO Pay-Per-View.

Joe Calzaghe:

"I am a person who does actions more than words. I am not going to talk this up more than it has to be. To finish my career fighting at Madison Square Garden is all the motivation I need.

"I am happy to be here. On Saturday night, you aren't going to see a good fight, you are going to see a great fight. Roy says he is in the best condition he has been in years and I believe that. I am also in the best shape I've been in years. Its going to be a great fight.

"I am one guy who wrote Roy off, but he came back and won three big fights. He is a legend bigger than Hopkins. He's hungry and you can't write him off. He is in great shape and I can't come in as sloppy as I was with Hopkins.

"I was happy with Hopkins win (against Pavlik). I am not friends with him, but I was happy he beat Pavlik because it showed how big my win was over him. Either I am doing something right in the ring or they are all having off days.

"I wish I had never mentioned retirement. I am a fighter focusing on this fight and this fight only. Not what I am going to do once I retire. I am not planning any retirement parties I am going to come 100% I am hungry for this fight."

Roy Jones Jr.:

"There are a lot of hungry fighters on the undercard. I want to say I am more proud to be an American now, more so than I have ever been in my life. With that can being said, we can all move on. It was a long drawn out campaign. Those guys fought their hearts out. It makes me feel so good to be an American.

"The 20 years I have been representing this country, I have poured my heart out and on Saturday, I am going to pour my heart out again.

"I know Joe is punching already. I've been ducking and dodging in my sleep.

"Joe is a man of his word. We made this fight together. I feel proud to face someone with dignity and pride in himself.

"I am still the man and I will bring it Saturday night."

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BRONX, NY - Nov 03, 2008 The undercard has been announced for Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing show at Bally's Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ on November 7th. The card, which is being broadcast live on GoFightLive.tv, and will feature the WBA #5 rated heavyweight in the world Kevin "Kingpin" Johnson (20-0-1, 7KO) taking on Matt Greer (12-3, 11KO) in the main event, will also showcase some of boxing's hottest young talent, along with some very intriguing cross road battles.
In addition to the ten round welterweight clash between New Jersey products and top contenders Terrance "Heat" Cauthen (33-4, 9KO) of Trenton, NJ and Shamone "The Truth" Alvarez (19-1, 11KO) Atlantic City, NJ, there are five additional bouts scheduled to appear on the card.

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The Brick City's Michael Perez

11/2/2008. Mike Indri’s “DIGNITY PROMOTIONS” made their pro debut this past week at Medieval Times in Lyndhurst, NJ. Billed as bringing “Dignity” back to boxing and headlining as “Knockout Knights” the show lived up to expectation. Of the five bouts on tap, four ended earlier than scheduled. “Vicious” Vivian Harris did not appear too vicious for a very game Octavio “El Aguila” Navaez, in the ten round light-welterweight main event.

Navaez (149), a native of Nicaragua now based in Los Angeles, CA., had Harris (143) from Brooklyn, NY via Guyana and a former world champion down twice and almost out in the first round. Harris was able to clear the cob webs in round two and start to slightly resemble his old self, stopping Navaez in round six on a TKO forty-eight seconds into the round. Harris survived a close scare on his comeback trail after a more than thirteen month layoff.

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By: Jim Amato

Henry Hank of Detroit was born in 1935 and began his long professional career in 1953. In less then two years he was fighting the likes of Virgil Akins.

By 1959 Henry was good enough to mix it up with the best middleweights and light heavyweights in the world. Fighting men like Holly Mims, George Benton, Jesse Bowdry, Hank Casey, Randy Sandy and Gene Armstrong.
In 1961 Henry beat Joey Giardello. They met again in 1962 with Joey turning the tables. The rematch was voted the Fight Of The Year by Ring Magazine for 1962.

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LOS ANGELES, October 30 - As the architect for some of the greatest fighters of all-time, including Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard and George Foreman, Angelo Dundee's name is synonymous with excellence. Now, the legendary trainer will look to impart his wisdom on boxing's reigning superstar - Oscar de la Hoya - as a special consultant for the "Golden Boy" for his December 6th super-fight with Manny Pacquiao.

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Photos of Michael Angelo "The Artist" Perez Professional Debut.
More info about Dignity Boxing's first show to come on Brickcityboxing.com

Mikey ready to go to work

Michael Angelo Perez getting ready for his professional debut

Team Perez, Mikey, Danny and Alex after Mike's 1st round KO

Team Perez waiting for the fight

Jose Rosario and Mike Perez

"Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis (21-2-2, 10KO) and Vinny Maddalone (31-4, 22KO) both came out victorious at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City in front of a packed house. The card, which was promoted by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and broadcast live on GoFightLive.tv gave those in attendance and those tuning in an amazing night of exciting boxing.

ARNAOUTIS MOVES CLOSER TO TITLE SHOT WITH DOMINATING PERFORMANCE OVER ANKRAH

The Pride of Greece, "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis took one step closer to a title shot with a dominating performance over very game Ben Ankrah.

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Junior middleweights Yuri Foreman and James Moore to clash for Foreman’s NABF title in Atlantic City on December 13 on Showtime

In a sensational matchup of foreign-born, New York-based junior middleweights, unbeaten Yuri Foreman, 26-0 (8 KOS), a native of Belarus

Arklow's James Moore returns on 12/13. (Photo: Raquel Gonzalez)

At stake will be Foreman’s NABF title. The 10 round fight will be part of a Showtime broadcast headlined by the rubber match between WBO junior welterweight champion Kendall Holt and Ricardo Torres. Promoting the show is Top Rank, Inc.

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October 28, 2008

All participants weighed-in today for Wednesday Night's Star Boxing show at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City. The card is headlined by the WBO #7, IBF #8, WBA #11, WBC #15 rated jr. welterweight in the world, "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis (20-2-2, 10KO) and being broadcast live on GoFightLive.tv.

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For Immediate Release~ (Lyndhurst, NJ) October 27, 2008—This Wednesday, October 29, boxing makes its long overdue return to the beautiful Medieval Times Castle in Lyndhurst, New Jersey. Mike Indri’s Dignity Promotions presents “Knockout Knights”. The exciting boxing card will be the first professional boxing event held at Medieval Times since 1997. Headlining the card will be former Junior Welterweight Champion “Vicious” Vivian Harris (23-3-1, 18 KOs) taking on tough Nicaraguan, Octavio Narvaez (7-4-1, 4 KOs) in a 10-round 140lbs showdown.

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"The Brick City Bullet and "The Artist"

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By: Danny Serratelli

Alex “The Brick City Bullet” Perez, 9-0, 6 KO’s will be the co-feature on the inaugural show being promoted by Mike Indri’s New Jersey based Dignity Promotions, which will also feature former light welterweight world champion “Vicious” Vivian Harris, 28-3, 18 KO’s. Perez is a hungry fighter, who not only talks the talk, but also walks the walk. He doesn’t hide behind cautious managers and legitimately wants to fight the best fighters in the division as soon as possible.

Danny Serratelli: Bullet, like the Tupac and Micky Rourke movie, good flick…I like the name, besides from the fact that I gave it to you, explain why?

Alex Perez: You know D, I got caught up in the streets and I feel that probably cost me the opportunity to compete for the Olympic squad. From 15 to 17, I was caught up in the streets in Newark, the Brick City…I had an amateur record of 53-3, with most of that coming in international competitions in England, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico,
etc…I was a 2 time golden glove champ, 3 time diamond glove, I won the state championship. One of my best amateur moments was winning outstanding boxer of the tournament at the diamond gloves in 2004.

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Photo Credit: Jan Sanders/Goossen Tutor Promotions
LOS ANGELES, CA (October 27) -- Cristobal "The Nightmare" Arreola visited the newly built, state-of-the-art Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California this past Friday to support the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team in a pre-season game against Oklahoma City Thunder.

Arreola is set to take on Travis "The Freight Train" Walker as the co-featured bout at the Citizens Business Bank Arena on Saturday, November 29 preceding Paul "The Punisher" Williams in his 12-round battle against 3-time World Champion, Verno Phillips for the interim WBO Super Welterweight World Championship. Both bouts will be televised on HBO’s Boxing After Dark.

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Abraham-Marquez world title fight on PPV live Nov. 8 from Germany

HOBOKEN, N.J. (October 27, 2008) – International Boxing Federation top contender and mandatory challenger, former U.S. Olympian and IBF light middleweight title-holder Raul “El Diamente” Marquez, says he will shock the boxing world November 8 when he fights unbeaten IBF middleweight champion “King” Arthur Abraham at Jako Arena in Bamberg, Germany.

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN- Former heavyweight champion Lamon Brewster will be fighting for the first time in his hometown of Indianapolis, IN on November 29 at the Conseco Fieldhouse. The 34-4 (30 KO) Brewster will be facing another former heavyweight champion Bruce Seldon, 38-7 (34 KO), in the 12-round main event. Brewster will be making the first defense of his North American Boxing Association heavyweight title which he won in his last fight, a fifth-round knockout win over Danny Batchelder in August.

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Bronx, NY - Oct 27, 2008 On Wednesday October 29th, Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing will present an exciting night of boxing at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City. The card will be headlined by the WBO #7, IBF #10, WBA #11, WBC #15 rated jr. welterweight in the world, The Pride of Greece, "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis (20-2-2, 10KO) taking on tough Ben Ankrah (19-6-1, 9KO). The bout is scheduled for ten rounds in the jr. welterweight division. The co- feature of the evening pits fan favorite, knockout artist, Vinny Maddalone (30-4, 21KO) vs. Terrell "Baby Bull" Nelson (8-6, 5KO) in an eight round heavyweight contest. The entire card will be shown live on GoFightLive.TV and will also feature some very exciting undercard match-ups including some of the NYC's top young talent.

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On October 25, 2008 , undefeated 130-pound Texas boxing phenomenon James “Quick Draw” DuBois (7-0-0 w/3 kos) made his Cestus Management debut a memorable one by completely dismantling hometown fighter Darryl Watson in brutal fashion.

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On Friday night, November 7th at 7:00 PM, live and direct from Cicero, Illinois, comes People's Champ Boxing's inaugural fight card; titled New Blood.

New Blood (also titled Sangre Nueva for our Hispanic friends) represents much more than just a designation for new, exciting talent such as former New York City Golden Gloves Champion/undefeated junior featherweight prospect Juan 'Baby Tito' Dominguez; it serves as a clarion call from and homecoming for young promoter Mike Leanardi.

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Mike and Alex Perez

Michael Perez was scheduled to make his professional debut on HD Promotions "Homecoming 2008" show at the Robert Treat hotel in Newark New Jersey. That show has been postponed and Perez has been added to the "Knockout Knights" show on October 29. The "Knockout Knights" will also feature stable-mate Alex "The Brick City Bullet" Perez, 9-0, 6 KO's and former World Champion "Vicious" Vivian Harris. The show will take place on Wednesday, October 29th at Medeival Times in Lyndhurst, New Jersey and will be promoted by Mike Indri's Dignity Promotions.

Stay tuned to Brickcityboxing.com for more info on The Brick City's Best.....Perez and Perez, "The Brick City Bullet" and "The Artist"
For tickets call 201-679-0485.

Interview By: Benny Henderson Jr., DoghouseBoxing.com

One thing about former 140-pound IBF champion Paulie Malignaggi 25-1 (5) is that he can sell a fight. But come fight night November 22nd at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV, the “Magic Man” is looking to buy Ricky Hatton 44-1 (31) a one way ticket to retirement as the two once-beaten fighters clash in a highly anticipated twelve round junior welterweight match-up, to be televised on HBO 10 PM ET/7 PM PT.

Malignaggi and Hatton have a few things in common. They both only have on loss on their respective resumes, the two have both defeated creditable foes, and both are former world title holders. But the one thing that separates them is their fighting styles and this is what makes their clash so intriguing.

In part two of this exclusive interview conducted by Doghouse Boxing, Malignaggi continues with his thoughts and opinions on his upcoming bout against Ricky Hatton, enjoy.

BH: What impact do you feel that Floyd Mayweather Sr. will have on Hatton’s training and approach to this fight?

PM: Not much, he may improve on some things, but the time he has I don’t know what he can be taught. Floyd Mayweather Sr. is a better trainer with somebody with speed, Ricky Hatton really doesn’t have those qualities. Maybe some of the things he has learned will work on a couple of sparring partners, but they do not work on Paulie Malignaggi, he is fighting a world class fighter, when you are fighting the best there is not time to experiment with things you have just learned.

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NEW YORK (October 22, 2008) – Brooklyn’s unbeaten middleweight prospect Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin (20-0, 15 KOs) will not be fighting November 21st on “The Grande Event” show, promoted by Cedric Kushner’s Gotham Boxing at the Roseland Ballroom, due to minor discomfort in his right hand.

“With such a strong card -- John Duddy, Pawel Wolak and Jorge Luis Teron -- and Peter fighting January 17 on HBO,” Kushner explained, “together with his management team we’ve made a decision to withdraw ‘Kid Chocolate’ from our November 21st show to insure success for the HBO January 17th show.”

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The last time a world championship boxing match was hosted in Newark, N.J., was in 1948 when Tony Zale and Rocky Graziano met in the rubber match of their epic three-fight trilogy.

World-championship boxing will return to Newark for the first time in 60 years when International Boxing Federation cruiserweight champion Steve “USS” Cunningham (21-1, 11 KOs) defends his title against Polish-born former world champion Tomasz Adamek (35-1, 24 KOs) at the sparkling-new Prudential Center on Thursday, Dec 11.

Tickets, priced at $303, $153, $78, $53, $38, are on sale now and can be purchased by calling TicketMaster at 201-507-8900.

STEVE “USS” CUNNINGHAM
IBF Cruiserweight Champion
Philadelphia, Pa.
21-1, 11 KOs
vs.
Tomasz “Goral” Adamek
Former WBC Light Heavyweight Champion
Jersey City, N.J. (Poland)
35-1, 24 KOs

Cunningham vs. Adamek Newark Press Conference Quotes

Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008 – Verizon Tower at the Prudential Center – 11 a.m.
Newark, New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J.—International Boxing Federation cruiserweight world champion Steve “USS” Cunningham and former world champion Tomasz Adamek foreshadowed their Dec. 11 meeting at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. at a press conference today at the one-year-old venue.

“I work very hard because boxing is my job,” Cunningham, from Philadelphia, said. “My goal is to be the greatest of all time. I know it’s a lofty goal but I want to the best I possibly can be.

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Interview By Benny Henderson Jr.
www.DoghouseBoxing.com

Coming up November 22nd from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV, to be televised live on HBO 10PM ET/7PM PT, the always brash and flashy Paulie Malignaggi 25-1 (5) takes on England’s very own Ricky Hatton 44-1 (31) in a scheduled twelve round junior welterweight clash.

The “Magic Man”, who has defeated all but one of his opponents in his time as a major player in the 140-pound division, looks to pick apart and devour the “Hitman” to prove to the masses that he is the best 140-pounder in the world.

In part one of the two part exclusive interview conducted by Doghouse Boxing, Paulie as usually candidly speaks out on his upcoming bout against Ricky Hatton, enjoy.

Benny Henderson Jr.: Hey brother, great having you once again on Doghouse Boxing, you have the clash against Ricky Hatton coming up November 22nd, give the readers your thoughts on the fight.

Paulie Malignaggi: Yeah, it is going to be an exciting fight, and it is a very important fight for me, this is probably the most important fight of my career, more so than the Cotto fight. In the Cotto fight, all though it was very important, had I won the fight, it still would not of made me number one in the world. For the most the winner out of this fight will be recognized as the number one junior welterweight in the world, so this is for all the marbles basically.

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Headlines “The Grande Estate” Nov. 21 at Roseland Ballroom

MIAMI (October 21, 2008) – Undefeated sensation “Ireland’s” John Duddy returns to action November 21st in his adopted New York City home, headlining “The Grande Event” against veteran Sam “The Punching Policeman” Hill, at famed Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan.

Duddy (25-0, 17 KOs), on his way from the middleweight to light middleweight division, is fighting at 158 pounds against Hill (17-9-1, 10 KOs), who has beaten former world champion and Olympic gold medalist David Reid (TKO9), and fought world champions Jermain Taylor and Maselino Masoe.

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Lyndhurst, New Jersey (October 21, 2008) – Mike Indri of Dignity Promotions announced today that Wayne Johnsen has suffered an injury in training that has forced him off the October 29th card in Lyndhurst, NJ. Johnsen was supposed to have fought for the first time since participating in last years Contender television series.

“Unfortunately, Wayne re-aggravated an old neck injury while sparring in preparation for this event,” said promoter Mike Indri. “Obviously, we are all very disappointed that Wayne won't be fighting next week. Not having him fighting on our card will be upsetting to all his fans, and I'm sure Wayne is disappointed as well. He was working hard to get ready and I know he wanted to put on a good show for all his fans, and friends, right here in his own backyard.”

Despite the loss of Johnsen, the event held at the beautiful Medieval Times castle still promises to be action-packed. The card’s headline bout features top contender and former Jr. Welterweight Champion “Vicious” Vivian Harris taking on tough Nicaraguan Octavio Narvaez. The night will also feature undefeated prospects Alex Perez and Lujan Simon, as well as decorated amateur Carlos Zambrano plus 4 additional bouts. Tickets are still available for this event. For tickets call (201) 741-4994 or (201) 933-2220 or visit www.dignitypromotions.com.

Brickcityboxing has been informed that "The Homecoming 2008" has been postponed from the originally scheduled date of Wednesday, October 22 at the Robert Treat hotel in Newark New Jersey. More information to come soon.

Los Angeles, CA (October 20, 2008) – LA-based promoter Dan Goossen – whose accomplishments have included the signings of the most talented and last two Americans to win Olympic Gold Medals – has reached a promotional deal with 2008 Olympic middleweight Shawn Estrada.

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LAS VEGAS (October 20, 2008) – NABF light welterweight champion Frankie “El Gato” Figueroa has signed a promotional contract with Roy Jones, Jr.’s Square Ring Promotions and the Bronx fighter has been added to the November 8 Jones-Calzaghe HBO PPV card at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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“NEW BLOOD II” CLOSE TO COMPLETE SELL OUT!
ORANGE, CA, October 20 – Hot lightweight prospect Luis Ramos will now face Sadot Vazquez as he looks for his sixth victory of 2008 this coming Friday, October 24th, when Thompson Boxing Promotions presents “New Blood II” at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California.

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“Around The Ring”

By: Bobby Breen

10/20/2008. Who would have thought? I don’t believe many boxing fans thought Bernard Hopkins had that much left in his storied career to go the distance with a younger Kelly Pavlik and beat him to the punch every round. But the “Executioner” did it and with consistency throughout twelve rounds of boxing. I know I was surprised sitting there live as it unfolded. Pavlik, who seemed invincible in the middleweight division for the last year and a half, just could not get off. Round one, Pavlik was careful not to walk down the cagey and long time ex-middleweight and light-heavyweight champ. Felix Trinidad tried this with B-Hop when they fought in 2001 and paid dearly. Rounds two and three, Hopkins really started to go to work and in his classic style started to rough house and bull dog Pavlik, even hitting Pavlik after the bell (in both rounds two and six). Pavlik was waiting for that adjustment, but it was not to come. Hopkins continued his inside “aggressive boxing” as he refers to it, the pushing, holding, elbows, hitting behind the head. Pavlik tried to dish back what was handed out, but Hopkins is the master at that game.

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"The Executioner's Youth Clinic"
Hopkins Dominates Middleweight Champion Kelly Pavlik
By: Danny Serratelli, ringside

Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins, 48-5-1, 32 KO’s put on a clinic in an inspirational victory over previously undefeated middleweight champion of the world Kelly Pavlik, 34-1, 30 KO’s Saturday night. Hopkins entered the bout as a 5-1 betting underdog, but once again shut the mouths of the masses who claimed that he was taking the fight for a final pay day and that he would fight to survive. Hopkins, who often seems to fight to the level of his opposition out hustled Pavlik who was 6 years old when Hopkins made his professional debut back in 1988. He showed again that styles make fights. Hopkins is at his best with fighters who come right at him like Pavlik and Felix Trinidad.

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Bernard Hopkins
"I think this was the best performance of my career. Better than Tarver, better than Trinidad, better than Oscar, better than my 21 defenses. I am extremely happy tonight.

(Hopkins to Pavlik in ring post-fight)
"I was a fan of yours before and I'm a fan now. You need to get a little more slickness, listen to your coach and bend your knees more. Don't let this get you down. You're a middleweight champion and middleweight is your destiny.

"Styles make fights. I feel really good tonight. He is a great fighter, but I knew my style and quickness was being underrated.

"He was very heavy handed and I could feel his power, but he never hurt me because I made sure he never hit me flush. I didn't want to get hit flush.

"I wanted to stop him because they have been saying I've been playing it safe because of my age. So tonight I wanted to pick it up. I wanted to step it up, and now everyone I fight, I'm going to go for the knockout. But Pavlik is tough. He's a great champion.

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NJ Pound-4-Pound Show A Hit!

By: Bobby Breen

10/18/2008. The Pound-4-Pound promoted professional boxing card held at Schuetzen Park in North Bergen, NJ on Thursday Oct. 16th was a real great show! This was a boxing fans boxing show. Pound-4-Pound promoted here in July and again, a full sell-out crowd enjoyed a great night of local pro-boxing talent. Headlining was Jeremy “Hollywood” Bryan, a super-welterweight hailing from the great fight town of Paterson, NJ. Bryan (153 lbs.) has all the tools and talent to go far in his division. The fast handed Bryan took a unanimous decision over a very game and elusive Sam Gibson (156 lbs.) of Gary Indiana. Bryan took all rounds on all judges cards, 40-36 in this action packed four rounder, improving his undefeated record to 7-0 with 3 KO’s.

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By: Les Dowgier

According to the Polish newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza, former heavyweight title challenger Andrew Golota (41-6-1, 33 KOs), is scheduled to fight WBA Heavyweight Champion Nikolay Valuev (49-1, 34 KOs), on Dec. 20th, 2008 at Madison Square Garden.

The article quoted long-time Golota friend and business advisor, Ziggi Rozalski, as stating that the fighters as well as the promoters (Don King and Wilfried Sauerland) are in agreement and that the contracts are signed. According to Rozalski, there is a 99% chance that this fight will occur. The only contingency appears to be that Golota must get passed Ray Austin (25-4-4, 16 KOs) in a fight scheduled to take place Nov. 7th in Chengdu, China.

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By DAVID WEINBERG Staff Writer,
Published: Friday, October 17, 2008

ATLANTIC CITY - As interesting as the Kelly Pavlik-Bernard Hopkins fight at Boardwalk Hall promises to be Saturday, there is also intrigue and suspense concerning who will join them in the ring.
Take an unusual decision made by the New Jersey Athletic Control Board's interim commissioner, add accusations of foul play and dirty tactics, toss in a last-minute election of a new referee, and you get the announcement made Thursday night that someone else will be the referee for Pavlik-Hopkins instead of Earl Morton.

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Danny McDermott Goes to War, while Rooney and Escalera Score Stunning Knockouts

Danny McDermott (center) Bobby Rooney (far right)

RIP Ronny Vargas

By: Danny Serratelli, ringside

Jersey City, New Jersey’s Danny McDermott, 6-1-1, 2 KO’s saved the night with an entertaining decision victory over New York’s Jose Guzman, 3-4. McDermott started slow against the crafty southpaw, but ended up winning an exciting unanimous decision. McDermott who is a skilled boxer threw his boxing out the window after a first round in which he appeared to be frustrated by Guzman who is an awkward and rangy southpaw. He proceeded to stalk the taller Guzman and throw many big right hands and do some good body work. Despite the fact that Guzman tried to make McDermott fight his fight, it was clear that McDermott’s fans motivated him and he wasn’t about to let them down.

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NJ Pro Boxing Scene has Full Schedule
By: Bobby Breen
10/17/2008. The NJ Professional boxing scene is full this month with something for every boxing fan. Pound-4-Pound promotions just completed a card on Thursday Oct. 16th (see related article and results) at Schuetzen Park in North Bergen. This Saturday night (Oct. 18th) Kelly Pavlik takes on Bernard Hopkins in Atlantic City, NJ’s Boardwalk Hall. Televised on HBO’s Pay-Per-View the telecast is scheduled for 9pm (ET). Scheduled to appear on the undercard, Brooklyn’s Yuri Foreman and Danny Jacobs and New Brunswick, NJ native, Jorge Diaz. Diaz, a super bantamweight (123 lbs.) is 6-0, 5KO’s. Foreman, a middleweight is now 25-0 with 8 KO’s. Jacobs, a super-middleweight is now 10-0 with 9 coming by way of KO. Also scheduled on this card is the WBO Featherweight title bout between champion Steve Luevano (35-1-1, 15KO’s) from La Puente, CA and challenger Billy Dib (21-0, 11KO’s) of New South Whales, Australia.

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Kelly Pavlik vs. Bernard Hopkins-Fight Predictions
With Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik and Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins set to face off this Saturday October 18, some of the best fighters in the sport and a sampling of the top boxing writers across the country lend their analysis and predictions on the highly anticipated match-up.

Promoted by Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions, in association with Caesars Atlantic City, Pavlik vs. Hopkins "UNSTOPPABLE" is a light heavyweight battle taking place at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall. The fight will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View, beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. For Pavlik vs. Hopkins fight week updates, log onto www.hbo.com.

FIGHTERS:

Jermain Taylor

"I like Bernard Hopkins chances in this fight because of his experience and preparation for a fight. He's always in shape, but he has to fight the perfect fight. If Kelly can keep Bernard from fighting in close and pick his punches, he could easily come away with the victory

Joe Calzaghe

"Pavlik, who is he? He might get his ass kicked by Hopkins. But I think he will win the fight, mainly due to his youth. Hopkins still has the ability to make it very messy. Regardless, he is definitely over hyped."

Oscar De La Hoya

"I think that Bernard will beat Kelly by a decision. It will be a tough fight, but Bernard will expose Kelly's weaknesses and win the fight."

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IBF and WBA Champions battle for Unification Title at Rumble at Rama VI

MNJIKANING (RAMA), ON (Wednesday, October 15, 2008) – History will be made on November 21st when Casino Rama hosts the first boxing title unification to ever take place on Canadian soil. In one corner, IBF Junior Featherweight champion, "The Canadian Kid" Steve Molitor (28-0, 11 KO's), looks to defend his belt and make history as the first Canadian to hold a unified title. In the other corner, WBA champion Celestino Caballero (30-2, 21 KO's) looks to end Molitor's winning streak and take both belts for himself.

"This is the biggest fight our country has seen since Roberto Duran fought Sugar Ray Leonard in Montreal more than 25 years ago," said Allan Tremblay, President of Orion Sports Management. "A unification fight has never taken place here before, and based on those odds, it's unlikely to ever happen again in our lifetime."

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Philadelphia, PA—A pair of undefeated super flyweights, Raul Martinez, of San Antonio, TX, and Victor Proa, of Monterrey, Mexico, meet in the scheduled 10-round main event Friday evening, Nov. 14, at the New Alhambra, Swanson & Ritner Streets, next to Forman Mills, in South Philadelphia. First of eight fights at 7.30 p.m.

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Screenings to include panel discussions with stars of the documentaries, New Jersey Athletic Control Board Counsel Nick Lembo, Pa. Boxing Commissioner Greg Sirb, and others

PHILADELPHIA (October 12, 2008) – Organizers of the inaugural U.S. Sports Film Festival today announced that a special part of the Saturday, October 25 schedule of events will include a track dedicated to boxing and MMA documentaries, with a panel discussion to follow each of the films. The complete four-day event is taking place in Philadelphia from October 23-26.

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Union City, NJ (Monday, October 13, 2008) – Pound for Pound President John Lynch has announced that tickets are moving very quickly for this Thursday evening’s follow-up show at Schuetzen Park in North Bergen. “October Fist” will display Pound for Pound’s rising young stars and future champions, which is sure to be an action packed sequel to the previous July 31st showcase. “We are almost sold out and I am excited about our return engagement to Schuetzen Park this Thursday night,” states Lynch.

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Boxing fans this is a one and only chance for you to support Cancer Awareness and win an autographed T-Shirt signed by many of the great boxers featured and in attendance at the Shamrocks and Dreams Event in Philly on October 4, 2008. The shirt has been signed in person by Hall of Famer Jeff Chandler, Former Heavyweight Champ Tim Witherspoon and his son Tim Witherspoon Jr. (who just got his first victory), IBF Cruiserweight Champion Steve Cunningham, Former World Junior Middleweight Champion Kassim 'The Dream' Ouma, Current NABA Light Heavyweight Champ Yusaf Mack, Irish Boxing Up and Coming Stars Paul Hyland, Simon 'Slick Fighting Irish' O'Donnell, Patrick Hyland.

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By: Christopher Roche

Light-heavyweight phenom "Bad" Chad Dawson solidified himself on the P4P list with a systematic dismantling of Antonio "Magic Man" Tarver last night in Las Vegas.

Dawson used his speed and youth to outhustle Tarver, as he blistered the IBF/IBO champ with combinations from all angles. Dawson's attack led to a flash knockdown in the twelfth, and he dominated on all three cards.

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PHILADELPHIA (October 8, 2008) – Organizers of the inaugural U.S. Sports Film Festival today announced the complete schedule of events that will comprise the four-day event taking place in Philadelphia from October 23-26.

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Brewer-Bundrage IBO title eliminator in co-feature Nov. 13 at Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, live on Versus

PROVIDENCE (October 10, 2008) – Tickets go on sale Wednesday (Oct. 15 at 10 AM/ET) for the November 13th “Tough & Tested” pro boxing show, headlined by an IBO super middleweight title fight between “The Pride of Providence” Peter Manfredo, Jr., runner-up in Season One of The Contender, and Sakio “The Scorpian” Bika, winner of Season Three of The Contender, at the newly renovated Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island.

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NEW YORK (October 10, 2008) – No. 1 world rated junior welterweight contender Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi (25-1, 5 KOs) briefly returns home this weekend from his Las Vegas training camp, where he is preparing for his November 22nd showdown against Ricky Hatton to determine the world’s No. 1 junior welterweight boxer, to be honored in Monday’s annual Columbus Day Parade on 5th Avenue in New York City.

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There is no doubt It will be a colorful and spectacular show full of dynamite, at the 02 World Arena of Berlin, when the Nigerian “Nightmare”, Samuel Peter, and his Ukrainian rival, Vitali Klitschko, face each other, with the WBC Heavyweight world championship on the line; such title has been held by Peter since he conquered it on March 8th, 2008, in Cancun, Mexico, when he defeated Oleg Maskaev by technical knockout in 6 rounds.

Those who are thrill seekers will have a magnificent opportunity of finding it, witnessing everything that these two giants do. Some will watch them live, whereas others, the vast majority, will do it through the TV broadcast in different parts of the planet, Mexico and the U.S.A. among them.

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PHILADELPHIA (October 10, 2008)—This Saturday night, one of the most anticipated bout of the year happens when IBF Light Heavyweight, Antonio Tarver defends against Chad Dawson in a showdown that has been building for more then a year.

Dawson, 26-0 with seventeen knockouts was the WBC Light Heavyweight champion until he was stripped of the belt in order to participate in this showdown, will be wearing boxing’s latest innovation.
Dawson will be wearing the CovGlove. The CovGlove is a leather sleeve that is placed over the tape and secures the tape from coming loose and interrupting the action in the ring.

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By Christopher Roche

Boxing Questions (and answers)

Is "Bad" Chad Dawson the Future of American Boxing?

I have asked this question before, and we are waiting to see if it will happen. With tough stalwarts such as Kelly Pavlik and Paulie Malignaggi set for blockbuster fights in the coming weeks, Chad Dawson is flying under the radar. However, the man from southern New England just might be the best we have to offer.

Dawson is a slick boxer, who has many physical gifts to make serious noise in the higher weights. He is a tall southpaw who poses dangerous problems for his opponents, and his quickness is something that cannot be taught. After all, you cannot teach speed.

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By: HAL HABIB
Palm Beach Post Staff Writer

Tuesday, October 07, 2008

More than 43 years had passed since they last met, back in an era when their boxing match meant something on a national scale. Johnny Saxton had defeated Kid Gavilan that October evening in 1954, but for this get-together, tears replaced sweat and hugs replaced punches.

So much had changed, but neither was going to be pushed around by the other.

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Former Navy man and current IBF cruiserweight world champion, Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham, will be the subject of an interview, on The Philadelphia boxing Report show which is broadcast live to American servicemen around the globe on A.F.B. (America’s Freedom Broadcast) Radio, this coming Sunday.

Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham, who defends his crown against former WBO light heavyweight world champion, Tomasz ‘Polish Warrior’ Adamek (35-1, 24 KOs), at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Thursday, December, 11th, 2008, started his boxing career whilst in the Navy and he firmly believes that the disciplines he learned, whilst serving as an aircraft refueler aboard the USS America and the USS Enterprise in the mid ‘90s, were the springboard to his success as a professional prize fighter and in life.

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International Boxing Federation cruiserweight world champion, Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham, took some time off from training and visited The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey which will be hosting his world title defense bout against Tomasz ‘Polish Warrior’ Adamek on the 11th December.

After spending a few hours being shown around the venue a clearly impressed Cunningham said “I just had to come down and see it for myself. I can’t actually believe I’m not flying to Europe to fight. You know, fighting in their backyard again. I had to come here to make sure I wasn’t dreaming it. You realise that this will be my fourth title fight. Finally my home fans will be able to come and support me on one, ‘cos I’m finally fighting at home. Well almost home, it’s just over an hour from Philly.

The Prudential Center’s really modern, it’s the perfect size for a title fight like this. I’m particularly proud that ours will be the first championship fight held there. The venue’s great we’ll be able to really stink the place out.

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Quillin, Wolak & Teron in action on Cedric Kushner’s show at Roseland Ballroom

NEW YORK (October 8, 2008) -- Cedric Kushner’s Gotham Boxing has reached an agreement with Bob Duffy’s Ring Promotions and Irish Ropes to

Teron-Duddy-Quillin at Today's Presser

“I’m really excited about having put together this show,” promoter Cedric Kushner said, “which features four main events on the same show. I’ve had a lot of co-operation from the managers and promoters involved with the principals on this show.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15th HBO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM

NEW YORK, Wednesday, October 8th -It will be a career-defining fight for the ages. Former champions Jermain Taylor and Jeff Lacy will meet on November, 15th in Nashville, Tennessee on the campus of Vanderbilt University, in what is sure to be an explosive affair, considering what is at stake. For the winner — a chance to fight for another world championship and regain his status as an elite fighter. For the loser — a struggle to regain respectability in a sport he once ruled.

So for Taylor and Lacy, this fight is "All Or Nothing."

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LAS VEGAS (October 8, 2008) – World-class junior welterweight Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi (25-1, 5 KOs) took some time off from his Las Vegas TRAINING CAMP to offer his views on subject ranging from his November 22nd showdown against Ricky Hatton to abdicating his IBF title and a lot in between.
His IBF Title

“I’m very disappointed to give up my title. I did my best to win it and was very proud to wear it. I’ve never heard of the same boxer being the mandatory twice within the same year. I worked hard to get that title, but I was committed to fighting Hatton. Me and Ricky are the top two 140-pounders and we’re fighting to see who is No. 1. We could have asked for an exception requiring the winner to fight Ngoudjo next, but neither of us (Malignaggi and Hatton) would agree, so we let the IBF title go and allowed two guys we’ve already beaten fight for it while we take care of our business. We did Ngoudjo and Urango a favor by not asking for the exception and making them wait another six months to fight. I wish them the best of luck. This is the biggest fight of my career, IBF title or no title. I’m going to show the world that Paulie Malignaggi is the No. 1 light welterweight in the world.”

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St.Thomas USVI, October 7th - At a press conference held at the Holiday Inn St. Thomas, it was announced that renowned International Matchmaker/Agent Sampson Lewkowicz has joined forces with well known USVI figure Mrs.Lesley Comissiong in forming 340 Promotions.

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E. BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (October 7, 2008) – UFC lightweight contender Joe “J-Lau” Lauzon demonstrated his improved boxing skills September 17 en route to stopping Kyle Bradley (13-6) at 1:34 of the second round on UFC Fight Night 15 in Omaha, Nebraska.

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(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – The United States closed the 2008 Women’s Pan American Championships with a bang on Tuesday, winning four gold medals at the Chaguaramas Convention Centre in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The United States team led the tournament in the number of finalists with nine boxers competing in championship round action.

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Lyndhurst, New Jersey- One thing you can count on at any Wayne Johnsen fight is that his faithful "Wayniacs" will make their presence felt. Wayne "Lights Out" Johnsen's deep and growing fan base always packs the house anytime he fights. Standing and cheering from the opening bell until long after the final punch is thrown, the "Wayniacs" make you feel like you're at a soccer stadium somewhere in Europe. There is already a buzz in North Jersey as word spreads that he will be making his homecoming debut when he fights in his hometown of Lyndhurst on October 29.

“ My fan base is great. From playing multiple sports all around the tri-state area I have made a lot of friends. There're from all over Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Pennsylvania. It's great, they're loud and they give me that extra push to win. I also coach football at Lyndhurst High School so all my players come out. It's going to get really loud on October 29th.”

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*Sergio Martinez TKO’s Alex Bunema in Battle of World-Rated Contenders to Claim interim WBC 154 Pound Title on HBO*

New York (October 5, 2008) – Saturday night (October 4) in a fight seen on HBO’s Boxing After Dark, Sergio Martinez became the new interim WBC junior middleweight world champion with an overwhelming eighth-round TKO victory over WBA # 1 & WBC # 4 rated Alex Bunema, at the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California.

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Aaron Davis will be top boxing official in New Jersey

Trenton, NJ – Attorney General Anne Milgram today announced the appointment of Aaron M. Davis, a native of Willingboro, NJ, who has been the Kansas boxing commissioner for the last four years, as the new Commissioner of the State Athletic Control Board.

Davis will succeed Sylvester Cuyler, who has been the acting commissioner for the last 10 months. Davis’s appointment was confirmed today at a meeting in Trenton by State Athletic Control Board members Steven W. Katz and Dennis McDonough. Davis is scheduled to start on Oct. 27.

Davis was selected after a nationwide search. As Kansas Boxing Commissioner, Davis and the Kansas Athletic Commission, oversees boxing, kickboxing, wrestling and martial arts.

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By: Christopher Roche

On a night when Kimbo Slice collapsed worse than Alfonso Soriano in the post-season, Gary Shaw was spotted ringside in Temecula, California rooting on his other prize prospect, Cuban defector Yuriorkis Gamboa.

Gamboa, fresh off his last HBO performance where he was dropped by New Yorker Darling Jiminez, tasted the canvas tonight in the first round. HBO played off the knockdown of their prized prospect by claiming it was all caused by an elbow, but Gamboa clearly showed he might have a little glass in his beard.

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Back in action October 18, 2008 is Philadelphia tough kid, Danny "Swift" Garcia as he showcases his skills on the Bernard Hopkins vs Kelly Pavlik card televised live on HBO PPV.

The young 20 year old undefeated prospect will enter the ring with a perfect record of (7-0, 6 KO's). In his last fight, Garcia stopped Tyrone Wiggins with a stiff body blow, followed by a two devastating left hooks to the head, forcing the referee to stop the bout at 1:04 of the first round.

Garcia brings a crowd pleasing style to the ring, a style that many media members are raving about. When asked about why his style is so appealing, Garcia went on to say, "I'm blessed to have power in both hands so the knockouts are coming. I'm aggressive and I let my hands go, I think the fans can appreciate that. The fans have shown great support and the media is also very supportive. It's truly a blessing."

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*Edgar Santana versus Luis Rodriguez in Jr. Welterweight Main Event, Plus Former World Champion Randall Bailey at BB King Blues Club; Card Will Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month*

New York (October 1, 2008) – DiBella Entertainment’s Broadway Boxing series returns to New York City on Wednesday, October 22 at BB King Blues Club in Times Square. In the ten-round main event, local favorite Edgar Santana, from Spanish Harlem, takes on Monterrey, Mexico’s Luis Rodriguez, and former WBO world champion Randall Bailey battles Kpakop Allotey.

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Arthur Abraham 160 lbs.

Raul Marquez 160 lbs.

(IBF Middleweight Championship)

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IBF Cruiserweight Champion Steve “USS” Cunningham and Polish Superstar and Former World Champion Tomasz Adamek to promote Dec. 11 championship showdown at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.

NEWARK, N.J.—International Boxing Federation cruiserweight champion Steve “USS” Cunningham (21-1, 11 KOs) and Polish-born former world champion Tomasz Adamek (35-1, 24 KOs) will attend the 71st Annual Pulaski Day Parade on Sunday, Oct. 5 on 5th Ave. in New York City, N.Y. The two fighters will battle in a 12 round championship bout on Thursday, Dec. 11 at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Versus will broadcast the bout live.

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AT THE DESERT DIMOND CASINO

Puerto Rico's hard hitting twin dynamos, Carlos (9-0, 8 KO's) and Juan Velasquez (9-0, 5 KO's), are set to return to the ring on October 10, 2008 when they face opponents later to be announced at the Desert Diamond Casino in Tucson, Arizona, televised live on Telefutura.

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IBF Cruiserweight Champion Steve “USS” Cunningham, from Philadelphia, Will Take on Jersey City, N.J. Polish Superstar and Former World Champion Tomasz Adamek in Main Event Co-Promoted by Main Events and Don King Productions

NEWARK, N.J.—International Boxing Federation cruiserweight champion Steve “USS” Cunningham (21-1, 11 KOs) will meet Polish-born former world champion Tomasz Adamek (35-1, 24 KOs) at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. on Thursday, Dec. 11.

Tickets priced at $303, $153, $78, $53, $38 go on sale on Monday at 11 a.m. and can be purchased by calling TicketMaster at 201-507-8900.

The event, with full undercard, is being co-promoted by Main Events and Don King Productions.

A classic boxer-puncher, Cunningham will be making the second defense of his IBF 200-pound limit crown, which he won by defeating Krzystztof Wlodarczyk in Poland on May 26, 2007. Six months earlier, Cunningham suffered the sole loss of his career in a controversial split decision won by Wlodarczyk when the two squared off for the vacant IBF championship.

Cunningham also scored notable wins against former IBF cruiserweight champion Kelvin “Koncrete” Davis and Panamanian strongman Guillermo Jones, who recently took the World Boxing Association cruiserweight championship from Firat Arslan on Sept. 27.

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*World-Rated Contender Sergio Martinez Takes on Alex Bunema for the interim WBC 154 Pound Title this Saturday on HBO*

New York (October 1, 2008) – WBC # 2 rated contender Sergio Martinez will be looking to cement his status as the next superstar of the 154 pound division, when he battles Alex Bunema, this Saturday, October 4 on HBO’s Boxing After Dark from the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California.

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IBF middleweight fight headlines Saturday’s PPV in U.S. & Canada

BAMBERG, Germany (October 1, 2008) -- IBF middleweight champion “King” Arthur Abraham (27-0, 22 KOs) and mandatory challenger Raul “El Diamente” Marquez (41-3, 29 KOs) voiced their respect for each other at today´s press conference in Bamberg, Germany.

Saturday’s Abraham-Marquez headlined card is promoted by Wilfried Sauerland, presented by Sauerland Event and its Managing Director, Christian Meyer, in association with Seminole Warriors Boxing. The broadcast is being distributed in the United States and Canada by Integrated Sports for live viewing at 3 PM/ET – 12 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, TVN, DirecTV, DISH Network, Viewer’s Choice Canada, and Bell ExpressVue, for a suggested retail price of only $24.95. A replay will be shown that same night starting at 9 PM/ET. Al Bernstein and Nick Charles will call the action.

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Junior middleweight James Moore joins renowned author George Kimball at September 30th book signing at Hurley’s Saloon in midtown Manhattan

Popular Irish junior middleweight James Moore, 16-1 (10 KOS), was among the sports and literary heavyweights who attended a book signing by George Kimball, whose new book, “Four Kings: Leonard, Hagler, Hearns, Duran and the Last Great Era of Boxing,” was just released by McBooks Press.

The sensational book chronicles the careers and nine internecine battles between Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler, Thomas Hearns and Roberto Duran during the mid-1980s, a time when boxing popularity was at its apex.

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Los Angeles, CA (September 30, 2008) -- 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist and top-10 world rated, Andre “S.O.G.” Ward (16-0, 11 KOs) received clearance from Doctor Warren King to resume his regular training schedule.
Ward, who had suffered an injury to his right knee, underwent arthroscopic surgery early last month.

Said Ward, “I met with Dr. King yesterday at the Oakland Raider facility and he determined that I could immediately begin training. The original target date to resume training was mid-October; but my rehabilitation and recovery went so well I was given the green light sooner.

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Giovanni Lorenzo reloads after learning valuable lesson
NEW YORK CITY (October 1, 2008) – 2000 Dominican Republic Olympian Giovanni “El Chico Malo” Lorenzo (26-1, 18 KOs) soon embarks on a mission to prove that, coming off of his first pro loss in June, he still remains a clear and present danger in the middleweight division.

Lorenzo lost a voluntary IBF title eliminator fight to former world champion Raul “El Diamente” Marquez in a razor-close 12-round decision, separated by a single point on all three judges’ scorecards, but only after one point was controversially deducted for a head butt, live on Showtime Championship Boxing from Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

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Union City, NJ (Monday, September 29, 2008) – On October the 16th Pound for Pound Promotions will be presenting “Octoberfist,” which will surely be one exciting evening of boxing for northern New Jersey fight fans.

Fighting on the action-packed card will be unbeaten Paterson, NJ native and two-time national amateur champ Jeremy “Hollywood” Bryan (6-0, 3 KOs), Passaic, NJ product Victor “The Viper” Valanzuela (4-0, 1 KO), Jersey City, NJ featherweight Danny “Little Mac” McDermott (5-1-1, 2 KOs), Bayonne, NJ super middleweight Bobby Rooney (7-2-1, 3 KOs), heavy-handed 175-pound Jason “Monstruo” Escalera (3-0, 3 KOs) and making his pro debut will be Passaic, NJ 154-pound brawler Glen Tapia.

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IBF middleweight Abraham-Marquez title fight headlines Saturday’s PPV in U.S. & Canada

HOBOKEN, N.J. (September 29, 2008) – Former NABO champion Otis “Triple OG” Griffin has traveled halfway around the world, from his California home to Germany for Saturday’s (October 4) fight against Enad Licina, in order to prove that “The Next Great Champ” winner is much more than a reality television fighter.

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Four time female world champion, Carina "La Reina" Moreno, returns to the Tachi Palace Casino on October 23, 2008 where she will defend her WBC and WIBA minimumweight titles against Jodie Esquibel of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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Now a true professional boxer

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (September 29, 2008) – With his successful pro debut now behind him, 2008 U.S. Olympic first alternate Danny O’Connor is hoping to stay busy as well as further adjust to fighting longer rounds with smaller gloves and no headgear.

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King Arthur Abraham (27-0, 22 KOs) is pleased to reassure Raul Marquez that he is not ignoring him at all. Earlier this week, the 37-year-old mandatory challenger complained about being overlooked by the undefeated IBF middleweight champion, who will make his eighth title defence in Bamberg on October 4. “Abraham´s people are looking beyond me,” Marquez claimed. “I want to spoil all that talk about him fighting Pavlik or Wright in his next fight.”

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TICKETS GO ON SALE TOMORROW, SEPTEMBER 26TH FOR THE RETURNS OF JOHNSON, MIRANDA AND MCGIRT

HOLLYWOOD, FL, September 25 – It’s a trio of excellence – a former world champion, a top contender, and a star on the rise. On Tuesday, November 11th, these three boxing stalwarts – Glen Johnson, Edison Miranda, and James McGirt Jr. – will step into the ring at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida to show the world once again what happens when the bad boys of boxing put the gloves on.

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After the 11th round, the judges at ringside at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., had the fight scored:

105-104 Mayorga - Pat Russell
105-104 Mosley - Nelson Vasquez
107-102 Mosley - Tony Crebs
Brickcity card had it 106-103 Mosley, but felt like HBO seemed to favor Mosley in the commentary on a close fight. "Sugar" Shane lived up to his nickname and finished like a true champion.

Referee: David Mendoza - Shane Mosley (W) TKO 12 - 2:59

RICARDO MAYORGA (Post-fight quotes taken in the ring): "I was proud of the way Shane fought, like a true champion. He didn't run. I thought I was doing well in the fight, and I came out to win it in the last round, but Shane caught me.

"I will tell that he hit harder than I thought he would."

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Thirty-seven year-old "Sugar" Shane Mosley proved that he can still bring the crowd to its feet. Although it took him 12 rounds to do it, Mosley struck the same paydirt that legends Felix Trinidad and Oscar De La Hoya did against a game Ricardo Mayorga.

Mosley at times struggled through 12 methodical frames, but he finally found the mark with a hard right hand that wobbled the 34 year-old Mayorga. Mosley followed that up with a left hand and another right that sent Mayorga to all fours.

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PHILADELPHIA (September 26, 2008)—In front of an enthusiastic crowd at The National Guard Armory, WBA #9 Ranked Light Heavyweight, Yusaf Mack unveiled a piston-like jab over the first five rounds to keep Omar Pittman in check until Mack unleashed a right hand assault that was capped off by a thudding knockdown and subsequent stoppage at 2:59 of round six to capture both the NABA and Pennsylvania state Light Heavyweight championships.

When asked about the knockout, a jubilant Mack responded, "When I saw him getting tired, his hands were dropping and the right hand was working. Everyone knows that my right is the helicopter."

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Featuring interviews with Jose Torres, Carlos Ortiz and Emile Griffith

By: Rob Tierney

By the late 1960’s, Yankee Stadium was no longer playing host to the sporting world’s largest attractions. The New York Yankees, a clubhouse that dominated America’s pastime in previous decades, were competing significantly below media expectations as their stadium and surrounding neighborhood became burdened with decay. Yet, as the “House that Ruth Built” continued to collapse into its temporary demise, a new stage was set across town in Queens. For it was in the late 1960’s that Shea Stadium began playing host to the best in Baseball, Football and Championship Boxing.

Up until the 1960’s, big time boxing in New York City was showcased at either Madison Square Garden or Yankee Stadium. By 1964 however, there was a new venue in town with a new ball club and professional football team to go with it. Throughout the latter half of the 1960’s, Shea Stadium took over the spotlight of the New York Metropolitan media with the help of Tom Seaver’s Mets and Joe Namath’s Jets. The introduction of two new franchises filled a void throughout the City left not only by the decline of the city’s beloved Yankees, but also by the departure of the New York Baseball Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers both of whom disappeared from the Big Apple’s sports scene in the 1950’s. Therefore, it only made sense to capitalize on the growing sports tradition at the new venue by bringing big time boxing to Shea Stadium.

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(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – Twelve of the nation’s top female boxers will vie for gold at the 2008 Pan American Women’s Boxing Championship, October 3-7 in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The event will be the first international competition of 2008 for the women, and will provide an early test as they prepare for the World Championships later in the year. The squad will depart for Port of Spain for the event on Wednesday, October 1.

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BLUE CORNER RED CORNER

MAIN EVENT - JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS - 12 ROUNDS

Shane MOSLEY vs. Ricardo MAYORGA
Pomona, CA Managua, NIC
44-5 (37 KO’s 28-6-1 (22 KO’s)
Weight: 153.5 lbs. Weight: 153.5 lbs.

TV CO-FEATURE - WBC WELTERWEIGHT TITLE - 12 ROUNDS

Andre BERTO vs. Steve FORBES
Winter Haven, FL Las Vegas, NV
22-0 (19 KO’s) 33-6 (9 KO’s)
Weight: 145.5 lbs. Weight: 147 lbs.

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HOBOKEN, N.J. (September 25, 2008) – Former world champion Raul “El Diamente” Marquez, who overcome the destruction of Hurricane Ike, recently broke his Houston training camp and departed for Germany, where on October 4th he challenges unbeaten International Boxing Federation middleweight champion “King” Arthur Abraham, headlining a pay-per-view card airing in the United States and Canada live from Bamberg, Germany.

Abraham-Marquez is promoted by Wilfried Sauerland, presented by Sauerland Event and its Managing Director, Christian Meyer, in association with Seminole Warriors Boxing. The broadcast is being distributed in the United States and Canada by Integrated Sports for live viewing at 3 PM/ET – 12 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, TVN, DirecTV, DISH Network, Viewer’s Choice Canada, and Bell ExpressVue, for a suggested retail price of only $24.95. A replay will be shown that same night starting at 9 PM/ET. Al Bernstein and Nick Charles will call the action.

“I don’t talk trash-talk,” Marquez said right before leaving Houston, “but we took on Hurricane Ike, so Arthur Abraham should be nothing. We still don’t have electricity in my house, I’ve been staying at my sister-in-law’s house, and we had to wait 1 ½ hours for gas. I’m very positive about this fight. We’re going over there to win.

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WEIGHTS FROM LONG ISLAND

Date: Friday, September 26, 2008

Site: Huntington Hilton Hotel, Long Island, NY

Promoter: Ring Promotions

Information: Doors Open 6 PM/ET, First Bout 7 PM/ET

Pawel Wolak 155 ½ lbs.
Chad Greenleaf 154 ¾ lbs.

Darrel Madison 249 lbs.
Elfair McKnight 240 lbs.

Tommy Rainone 147 lbs.
Henry White 147 ½ lbs.

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Quotes from Mosley and Mayorga from final press conference at the Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday (Sept. 24) before Saturday's showdown at the Home Deport Center in Carson, Calif. (HBO World Championship Boxing at 7:30 p.m. PT/10:30 p.m. ET. Tickets for the event priced at $350, $150, $75 and $50 are on sale and can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets, on the Web at www.Ticketmaster.com or charge-by-phone at (213) 480-3232. Tickets are also available for sale at The Home Depot Center Box Office, open Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PT, and on event days. Event suites, group packages and VIP packages are available by calling 1-877-AEG-TICKETS (1-877-234-8425) or by visiting www.aegtickets.com.)

QUOTES:

Mayorga to Mosley: "I'm glad you're throwing out the first pitch at the Dodgers game tonight. You should be a catcher for the way you take take right hands."

Mayorga to talkative Mosley cutman "Captain" Cassius Green, who always wears his trademark captain's hat, after Green heckled Mayorga from the audience: "I'm glad this guy has his captain's hat on because he and his man are going down like the Titanic on Saturday."

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ANDREI ARLOVSKI AND ROY NELSON — HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE "CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS" PRIMETIME EVENT ON OCT. 4

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 24 — CBS, EliteXC, and Trump’s Affliction Entertainment jointly announced today that a fifth fight has been added to the lineup for CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS on Saturday, Oct. 4 featuring top-ranked MMA heavyweights Andrei Arlovski against the last reigning IFL heavyweight champion Roy “Big Country” Nelson.

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EliteXC Heavyweight Sensation Will Appear On David Blaine Special Tonight;
Then Will Be a Featured Guest On “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” On Thursday

LOS ANGELES (Sept. 24, 2008) -- Incredibly popular YouTube fighting legend and undefeated mixed martial arts superstar, Kimbo Slice, will face legendary Hall Of Famer, Ken Shamrock, on Saturday, Oct. 4, on CBS at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Fla.

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PHILADELPHIA (SEPTEMBER 23, 2008)—On Friday night October 3rd, one of the best Heavyweights in the world, “Fast” Eddie Chambers will return to the building that helped mold him into the well-respect contender that he has become when he takes on Livin Castillo in the main event of a big night of boxing at The Legendary Blue Horizon in Philadelphia.

This full night of boxing is part of The Legendary Blue Horizon annual Cancer Awareness Night.

Chambers, 31-1 with seventeen knockouts and will be making his first appearance at The Legendary Blue Horizon in two years.

Chambers won seventeen consecutive bouts at The Legendary Blue Horizon from 2002-2006.

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AS BOXING'S BIGGEST FIGHT DRAWS MASS APPEAL

LAS VEGAS, NEV. (September 24, 2008) – Tickets to "The Dream Match" -- the 12-round welterweight super fight between six-division world champion OSCAR DE LA HOYA and boxing's No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter MANNY PACQUIAO – are already gone just hours after going on sale today, making the almost 16,000-seat arena a complete sell out with a gross gate of almost $ 17.0 million, making it the second biggest gate in boxing history.

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Alex "The Brick City Bullet" Perez

Lyndhurst, New Jersey (September 22, 2008) – Boxing is back at Medieval Times! Former world champion Vivian Harris will headline “Knockout Knights” when big-time boxing returns to the beautiful Medieval Times Castle in Lyndhurst, NJ on Wednesday, October 29th.

The hard-hitting Harris, a Guyanese native who resides in Brooklyn, New York, has long been on the list of boxing’s most avoided fighters. A pro since 1997, Harris finally made a splash in 2002 when he fought and knocked out Diosbelys Hurtado to win the WBA junior welterweight championship. Harris (28-3-1, 18 KOs), who has always been at the top of the junior welterweight rankings, will look to bounce back after a disappointing loss to Junior Witter in a title bout. The man they call “Vicious” is looking to make a statement in his first fight back in over a year.

“I am forgetting about the past. I am rededicated to making it back to the top. My first step will be to make a big statement on October 29.”

The co-main event will feature hometown hero Wayne “Lights Out” Johnsen (17-3, 9 KOs). Johnsen is also on the comeback trail after falling short in his last two bouts, both of which came during last season’s “The Contender” boxing reality television series. The extremely popular Johnsen will now be fighting in his own backyard for the first time.

“It’s great to have my comeback fight right here! I have fought in other parts of New Jersey before, but it will be extra special and especially motivating to perform for my fans right here in Lyndhurst.”

Also featured will be unbeaten prospects Alex Perez (9-0, 6 KOs) and Patrick Majewski (8-0, 5 KOs). Alex “The Brick City Bullet” Perez, fighting out of Newark, is a former highly rated amateur star and has served as a sparring partner for Joel Julio as well as Miguel Cotto.
The Polish-born Majewski is a hard-hitting up-and-coming prospect out of Atlantic City.

Mike Indri, President and CEO of Dignity Promotions, is proud to be putting together such an exciting night of boxing action.

“I am proud to deliver such a quality card for our great fans. Our premier event will feature big names and exciting young prospects. Dignity Promotions is committed to bringing a competitive, action-filled night of boxing on October 29th. Our goal is to put the “DIGNITY” back into boxing…by respecting the fighters and, most importantly, respecting the fans.”

“Knockout Knights” is expected to have eight exciting bouts. The Medieval Times Castle is located at 149 Polito Avenue in Lyndhurst, New Jersey.

Tickets are priced at $50.00 (Ringside), $40.00 (Reserved), and $30.00 (General Admission).
Corporate VIP tables are also available and include a “Meet & Greet” with many former boxing greats, including: Chuck Wepner, Alex Ramos, Renaldo Snipes, Lou Savarese, Micky Ward, and others!
To purchase tickets, call (201) 741-4994, go to www.dignityboxing.com, or call the Medieval Times Box Office at (201) 933-2220. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., first bout begins at 7:30 p.m.

Ballagou wins IBF Continental title in Big Apple

NEW YORK CITY (September 23, 2008) – Two-time Nigerian Olympian Eromosele “Bad Boy” Albert and Ghana-native Ossie Duran (23-6-1, 9 KOs) fought to a 12-round draw in their IBF Continental Africa light middleweight title bout last night (Tuesday, September 23), headlining an abbreviated “KnockOut Poverty” pro boxing card, presented by Bob Duffy’s Ring Promotions, at the Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan.

In the co-feature, former world title challenger “King” Jaffa Ballagou (46-6, 40 KOs), from Togo, won the vacant IBF Continental Africa cruiserweight championship by stopping Manu Ntoh (17-15-1, 10 KOs) in the 11th round.

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Tuesday, Sept 16, 2008

Joe Calzaghe:
"After my fight with Bernard I didn't know what I wanted to do, but Roy Jones Jr. was the only guy I wanted to fight.
"With Roy I know he is going to fight. It's going to be the fight of the year.

"On November 8th there are going to be fireworks. I know Roy has speed and is going to come to fight in great shape. It's going to be a battle.
"I just knew when I went to the Garden I wanted to fight there. It was as simple as that. There is so much history at Madison Square Garden, and all the legends have fought there. I wanted to fight and win what could be the last fight of my career in that building."

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LAS VEGAS, NEV. (September 19, 2008) – Tickets to "The Dream Match" -- the 12-round welterweight super fight between six-division world champion OSCAR DE LA HOYA and boxing's No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter MANNY PACQUIAO -- will go on sale this Wednesday, September 24 at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT. Presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Top Rank, De La Hoya vs. Pacquiao will take place Saturday, December 6 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View.

Tickets are priced at $1,500, $1,000, $750, $500, $250, $150, not including applicable taxes and service charges. Ticket sales are limited to two (2) per person at each price level with a total ticket limit of four (4) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (702) 474-4000. Tickets also are available for purchase atwww.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets will be sold via Ticketmaster phones and website only. There will be no sales at MGM Grand or any Ticketmaster outlets.

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Montréal, September, 18, 2008 : After dropping a controversial decision in his first attempt at a world title, Montreal's Hermann Ngoudjo (17-2-0, 9 KO's) will get a second crack at boxing glory, this time against former world champion Juan Urango (20-1-1, 16 KO's), for the now vacant IBF Junior Welterweight (140 lbs.) championship.

In an official letter sent to Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM), and Urango's promoter, Seminole Warriors Boxing, the IBF confirmed that Paul Malignaggi (25-1-0, 5 KO's would not be able to grant Ngoudjo, his mandatory challenger, a rematch, and that he therefore will be vacating his belt.

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By: Frank Lansky

Saturday night November 22nd, 2008 @MGM Grand Las Vegas!

Fans are calling it the “Manchester Mauler vs. the New York Flash,” “England vs. the United States,” “Brawler vs. the Brooklyn Boxer”, and I also overheard one saying “the Prince vs. the Toad”, now that’s classic. This is simply a clash between the two best 140-pound fighters in the world. However, no matter how one describes the match-up between the pride of England, Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton, and Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi, fans can be sure that the Saturday, Nov. 22 junior welterweight world championship unification bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena will be one of the most intriguing and exciting fights of 2008!

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E. BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (September 15, 2008) – UFC lightweight contender Joe “J-Lau” Lauzon broke from his native Massachusetts training camp Saturday and headed for Nebraska, where he fights Kyle Bradley (13-5) on Wednesday night (September 17) in UFC Fight Night 15, live from Omaha on Spike TV.

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Sept. 26 at Huntington Hilton Hotel

NEW YORK CITY (September 15, 2008) – A more ring savvy, experienced Polish power puncher Pawel “Raging Bull” Wolak (21-1, 14 KOs) returns to the ring Friday night, September 26 headlining “Havoc At The Hilton” at the Huntington Hilton Hotel.

“Havoc At The Hilton,” promoted by Bob Duffy’s Ring Promotions, features some of New York’s finest, most entertaining pro boxers.

The Poland-born Wolak, now living and training in Brooklyn, is coming off his first pro loss August 21 to Ishe Smith (20-3, 9 KOs), star of The Contender Season 1, by a close 10-round decision. The 26-year-old Wolak, reigning WBC Interim USNBC and Polish International light middleweight champion, takes on veteran Chad Greenleaf (10-10-1, 4 KOs) in the eight-round main event.

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By: Henry Hascup
Popular trainer Oscar Suarez sadly passed away at his home in New Jersey over the weekend. Suarez, who is best known for training Acelino 'Popo' Freitas, Prince Naseem Hamed, Omar Shieka, Jhonny Gonzalez, Aginaldo Nunes, José Reyes, Freddie Cadena, the Toledo brothers and Archek Turmeliksetian among others, passed away from pancreatic cancer.

"Boxing has lost a great trainer, and I have lost a great friend,"
Freitas told the Brazilian publication Gazeta Esportiva. "We were
together for seven years and we won three titles together." A viewing
is scheduled for Wednesday from 5-9 p.m. at De Luccia-Lozito Funeral Home in Haledon, NJ (265 Belmont Ave). The funeral is scheduled for Thursday at the same place. Suarez leaves us at the much too young age of 47 and will be missed.

By: Danny Serratlli
I just got word this morning on the passing of boxing trainer Oscar Suarez. Boxing loses a top notch trainer and person. Oscar was someone who brought his positive attitude into any gym, room or arena he entered. No matter how successful he had become through his hard work and committment to excellence he would always tell you he was just very lucky and blessed.

People who thought of Oscar as a friend were blessed to have him in their lives. He was a solid and dependable guy in a sport that it is sometimes difficult to find people with those qualities. He helped train me way back in the humble beginnings at Costello's gym in Paterson many years ago and again many years later at Red Brick Gym in East Newark. He treated hungry young guys with as much enthusiasim and attention as he did with the world champs he would train later on like Acelino Freitas, and Prince Nasim Hamed.

The boxing community has lost one of their good men. He will be missed by everyone who had the priviledge of knowing him. As news of any funeral arrangements become available we will do our best to have them posted in a timely manner. Special thanks to NJ's Henry Hascup who always goes out of his way to spread important news throughout the boxing world, whether is good or bad just so boxing's family is always well informed and has the opportunity to pay their last respects.

By: John Novoselac reporting from Ringside (Sept 14, 2008) DoghouseBoxing.com

In the fight tonight for the Ring Magazine lightweight title, Juan Manuel Marquez proved he is indeed one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world. He not only won a title in a third weight class, he also became the first boxer to clearly beat and stop the elusive Cuban, Joel Casamayor.

The fight opened with Marquez coming out with a flurry to the body, and Casamayor responded the way he would throughout the fight when things weren't going his way, he clinched. The pace picked up

As the rounds went on, and Joel seemed to find his rhythm in the second that carried through the next few rounds. Also, in the second round, the heavily pro-Marquez crowd broke out with the wave. That was a first for me at a fight.

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"Doc" Enters the Promotional Arena with Style from Iberia

By: Henry Hascup & Danny Serratelli

Harvey Dock is going to have his first promotion on Wednesday, October 22nd at the Robert Treat Hotel in Newark, N.J. Harvey a former New Jersey Amateur Boxer of the Year and a top Professional Boxing Referee will have Jerson Ravelo, who is 18-3-0 with 12 KO, as the headliner. Ravelo was also the 1998 National Golden Gloves Middleweight Champion. Also, making his pro debut will be 2008 National Golden Glove Lightweight Champion Michael Perez. Harvey had a coming out party last night in Newark and he was well received by all that attended.

Harvey Dock is a class act and his had no expense spared at his coming out party at Iberia on Ferry Street in Newark. In addition to a who’s who of local, Newark boxing people there was open bar a nice spread of food and deserts and live entertainment, Brick City trainer and performer Samad Haq and his band the reason why provided the perfect backdrop on an impressive event.

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Beau Rivage Theatre - Sat., Sept. 13, 2008
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Miss.

WORLD LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP in association with ONE PUNCH PRODUCTIONS
12 ROUNDS
GUZMAN ELECTED TO NOT FIGHT – CAMPBELL RETAINS HIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
NATE “The Galaxxy Warrior” CAMPBELL JOAN “Sycuan Warrior” GUZMAN
IBF, WBO, WBA Champion Undefeated Former Two-Time WBO Champion
Tampa, Fla. Brooklyn, N.Y. (Dominican Republic)
39-5-1 (25 KOs) 28-0 (17 KOs)
135 138.5
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WBC SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
12 ROUNDS
UNANIMOUS DECISION
TIMOTHY “Desert Storm” BRADLEY EDNER “Cherry Bomb” CHERRY
Undefeated WBC Super Lightweight Champion Hungry No. 6 Contender
Palm Springs, Calif. Wauchula, Fla. (Bahamas)
22-0 (11 KOs) 24-5-2 (12 KOs)
139.8 139.2
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LAS VEGAS PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES – SEPT. 13, 2008

PAULIE MALIGNAGGI
“This is definitely the biggest fight of my career.”

“If anyone knows me, they know the bigger the event, the more comes out of me, and I don’t see anything bigger than this.”

“I will leave my wrestling suit at home on Nov. 22 and bring my boxing suit instead.”

“I am going to make the most of this opportunity. I will be on my ‘A’ game, so I feel confident.”

“This is a great chance for my west coast fans to come support me. My east coast fans got a glimpse of me at Madison Square Garden.”

“The referee is there to do his job. The bell is going to ring and you won’t see me looking at the referee for help.”

“There are only two boxers with this style, John Ruiz and Ricky Hatton. I will have an answer for Hatton on Nov. 22.”

“Hatton has not fought well against guys with fast hands thus far in his career. He got knocked out when he fought (Floyd) Mayweather, so he has not handled fast-handed boxers well.”

“I want people to know my name at 140 pounds. I want to be the marquee fighter. I want to be considered one of the best fighters of my generation.”

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By: Jim Amato

There's a lot of boxing this weekend and it should be rather entertaining. The four main bouts are, on paper very competitive to say the least. It is very difficult to pick a winner in these match ups but here goes...

I like Casamayor over Marquez. I think Joel will just be a little too strong and a little to quick.

I believe Forrest under estimated Mora the first time. A lot of us did. This time Vernon will be ready but will Father Time cut him a break ? I can't believe that Mora has improved that much since his Contender days. Did he just catch Vernon on an "off" night? I think if Vernon has one more good fight left in him he should turn the tables on Sergio.

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LAS VEGAS (September 10, 2008) – Team Ruiz blasted Wilfried Sauerland and his promotional company about derogatory remarks made against two-time World Boxing Association heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz (43-8-1, 29 KOs), after the latter responded to a press release in which Team Ruiz demanded a full videotape of Valuev-Ruiz II to further review for evidence of alleged corrupt practices in their August 30th fight in Berlin.

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No Tickets For Ike at Beau Rivage as Biloxi Moves Outside the ‘Cone of Uncertainty’

BILOXI, Miss.—Biloxi boxing fans rejoiced at the news that Hurricane Ike’s dangerous “cone of uncertainty” no longer included their city, paving the way for Don King Productions world championship boxing card presentation at the Beau Rivage Theatre on Saturday.

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Turns Pro September 17 in Manchester, NH

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (September 10, 2008) – 2008 U.S. Olympic first alternate Danny O’Connor makes his professional boxing debut September 17 against Jose Guerrido in a four-round bout on “The Maul In Manchester” -- the seventh annual Fight To Educate – at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire.

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NEW YORK (September 8, 2008)— ON August 30, 2008’ The “RETURN” of former WBO Heavyweight champion Lamon Brewster in front of a capacity crowd on more than 6,000 witnessed a vicious one-punch knockout over Danny Batchelder in the 5th round. Brewster looked fit as did Batchelder. There was a lot of hard hitting leading up to the knockout by both fighters.
Now the whole eight bout card can be viewed free on www.gofightlive.tv which includes:

The successful homecoming of Cincinnati’s own Rashad Holloway as he took on and knocked out Junior Ramos.

Aaron Pryor Jr. (the son of the legendary Aaron Pryor) took on and knocked out former U.S. Olympian Dante Craig in an exciting brawl that thrilled the fans in Cincinnati.

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IBF Bantamweight Champion Joseph King Kong Agbeko Falls Ill;
Two World Championships, a Championship Eliminator and Undercard Matches
Will Be Presented As Scheduled

BILOXI, Miss.—One of the three world championship matches set for Saturday’s Don King Productions fight card in Biloxi, Miss., has been scratched after one of the boxers became ill.

International Boxing Federation bantamweight champion Joseph King Kong Agbeko (25-1, 22 KOs), from Accra, Ghana, was to have made his first title defense against his mandatory challenger, IBF No. 1-ranked William “Chirizo” Gonzalez (21-2, 19 KOs), from Managua, Nicaragua, in a domestically non-televised title bout, but Agbeko contracted Malaria in August while training in Africa.

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Team Ruiz protests outcome vs. Valuev

LAS VEGAS (September 8, 2008) – Two-time World Boxing Association heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz (43-8-1, 29 KOs), as well as his advisor/attorney Tony Cardinale and head trainer Manny Siaca, Sr., believe they faced sizable unfair disadvantages August 30 fighting Nikolai Valuev (49-1, 34 KOs) for the WBA heavyweight title in Berlin.
Valuev recaptured the WBA belt by way of a 12-round decision clouded in controversy. Team Ruiz is demanding a full videotape of Valuev-Ruiz II to further review for evidence of alleged corrupt practices.
Points of contention include the following issues:

1. Judge Takeshi Shimakawa improperly kept a running score during the fight, which is prohibited by the WBA, as well as the only way he could have “corrected” his scorecard after the scores were announced (Shimakawa’s scoring changed from 114-113 in favor of Ruiz to 114-113 for Valuev.

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By: Ken Hissner
www.doghouseboxing.com

With the flags of Greece waving and his many fans yelling, “Mighty” Mike Arnaoutis 20-2-2 (10) scored a 3rd round knockout in 1:42 over tough fellow southpaw Nasser Athumani 20-7-2 (16) of Kenya Friday night at Bally’s Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City!

Joe DeGuardian’s Star Boxing showcased their #8 WBO light welterweight who excited the crowd in exchanging jabs with Athumani before rocking his opponent in the first round. In a close 2nd round Arnaoutis again rocked Athumani just before the bell. It looked like a matter of time before he would score a knockout though in a tough fight with the Kenyan.

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By: Ken Hissner
www.Doghouseboxing.com

Former world middleweight champion Joey Giardello passed away on September 4th at the age of 78. He had amassed a final record of 101-25-7 with 33 ko’s. On June 24, 1963 he defeated the greatest pound for pound fighter in the history of boxing Sugar Ray Robinson 154-12-3. Later that year in his next bout he won the middleweight championship defeating Dick Tiger on December 7, 1963. He would have one successful title defense over Rubin “Hurricane” Carter on December 14, 1964. He would ose his title in a rematch with tiger on October 21, 1965.

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Juarez wins in thrilling fashion in the co-feature

By: Christopher Roche

Boxing is the only sport where one loss moves a participant into "comeback" mode, but young Juan Diaz did just that last night.

In front of a raucous crowd in Houston, TX, Diaz circled, jabbed and gutted his way to a split-decision victory over Michael Katsidis. Most importantly for Diaz, he put his loss to Nate Campbell behind him.

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(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – USA Boxing National Director of Coaching Dan Campbell announced today that he has chosen to retire. In addition to his position as National Director of Coaching, Campbell also served as the Head Coach for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

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Boxing Alert from HBO.com

Both Juan Diaz and Michael Katsidis will have a lot riding on winning when they climb into the ring this Saturday night. Both fighters were met with acclaim and promise before meeting with surprising opposition.

Two former champions on the road to redemption.

This Saturday at 10:15PM ET/PT on HBO

Sept. 17 at Verizon Center

MANCHESTER, N.H. (September 4, 2008) – Unbeaten prospects Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin and Ronald “The Chosen One” Hearns will be showcased in separate bouts September 17, topping “The Maul In Manchester in the 7th annual Fight To Educate charity event, at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire.

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Bronx, NY- Sep 05, 2008 Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing returned to Bally's Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ tonight and put on yet another fantastic show in front of a near capacity audience.

ARNAOUTIS DESTROYS ATHUMANI IN THIRD
The Pride of Greece, "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis (20-2-2, 10KO) knocked his opponent Nasser Athumani (20-7-2, 16KO) out cold in the third round of their scheduled ten round jr. welterweight contest.

Arnaoutis came out in the first two rounds looking to size up his opponent. As the third round started it was clear Arnaoutis was looking to press the action now as he began throwing hard straight left hands and right hooks to both the body and head. A huge left hand landed flush on the jaw of Athumani and sent him to the canvas flat on his back. Offcial time of the stoppage was 1:42 of the third round.

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By: Christopher Roche

Was a star born, or is the jury still out?

Junior middleweight power puncher James Kirkland, of Austin, TX, stopped Ricardo Cortes tonight in the second round.

What the ESPN2 audience saw was a man, in Kirkland, who is relentless and powerful, but seemed somewhat flawed. Kirkland threw hard head shots, but he often missed, and the one knockdown in the bout was somewhat marred by an illegal shot (the referee did not call it) after Cortes went down in the second round.

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7th annual Fight To Educate: “The Maul In Manchester”
Sept. 17 at Verizon Center in New Hampshire

MANCHESTER, N.H. (September 5, 2008) – Undefeated middleweight prospect Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin headlines his first show on September 17, “The Maul In Manchester” in the 7th annual Fight To Educate charity event, featuring six professional boxing matches, at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Quillin (19-0, 14 KOs), born in Grand Rapids (MI) but living and fighting out of Brooklyn (NY), is a rising star in the Gotham Boxing stable, rated No. 4 by the NABO, No. 7 by the NABF, and No. 9 by the USBA. The 25-year-old Cuban-American middleweight, scheduled to fight in the 10-round main event, is coming off of an impressive 10-round win by decision on ESPN against Dionisio Mirnada (19-1-2).

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The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia -- Lineal Champion
1. Viewing on Tuesday evening 7-9 PM @Queen of Heaven Church, 700 W.
Marlton Pike (W. Rt. 70), Cherry Hill, NJ 08002. Church phone number
856-429-3334

2. Wednesday morning 8:30-9:45 AM (Viewing) followed by a mass at 10:00 AM
at the same address as above (Queen of Heaven Church)

The funeral arrangements are being done by Scheeter Funeral Home
(856-429-8545) in Cherry Hill, although everything is taking place at the
church.

The Phila. Daily News is expected to run these arrangement details in
Saturday's paper.

Joey Giardello
(Carmine Orlando Telleli)
BORN July 16 1930; Brooklyn, New York
HEIGHT 5-10
WEIGHT 140-175 lbs
RECORD 100-25-7 (32 KO 1 NC)

Giardello was a talented, persistent fighter who was a crowd favorite because of his ready, willing and able style; He always gave a good account of himself; He boxed well, could dish it out and take it too; During his career, he won the Middleweight Championship of the World

Joey defeated such men as "Sugar" Ray Robinson, Dick Tiger, Billy Graham, Joey Giambra, Ruben Carter, Harold Green, Gil Turner, Pierre Langlois, Henry Hank, Holly Mims, Randy Sandy, Walt Cartier, Garth Panter, Willie Troy, Rory Calhoun, Chico Vejar, Del Flanagan, Ralph "Tiger" Jones and Ernie Durando

Giardello was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1993

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Photo: Raquel Gonzalez, Brickcityboxing.com- Kevin "Kingpin Johnson

In the co-main event of the evening the number seven rated heavyweight in the world, Star Boxing's Kevin "Kingpin" Johnson (19-0-1, 6KO's) takes on former heavyweight champion of the world Bruce "The Atlantic City Express" Seldon (38-6, 34KO's) in an intriguing heavyweight match-up. The entire card will be broadcast live on www.GoFightLive.tv

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FLOYD SR. POSSIBLY OUT AS OSCAR’S HEAD TRAINER
By: John Martinez
www.ironboxing.com

It was reported earlier this week that trainer extraordinaire, Floyd Mayweather Sr. would begin his new duties as head overseer of IBO light welterweight champion Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton’s preparations for his upcoming duel with the IBF light welterweight boss, Paulie Malignaggi on November 22 in Las Vegas.

Reportedly, Hatton expects his new instructor to arrive in the UK by late September to continue the provisions that will be needed in order for a victory to be sealed against Malignaggi.

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PHILADELPHIA (September 3rd, 2008)—On Friday night September 12th, A great night of boxing is rounding into shape as three action packed eight round bouts will be supported by the future stars of tomorrow.

The show will be broadcast live all over the world on www.gofightlive.tv

The main event will pit Steve Upsher Chambers (17-1-1, 5 KO’s) taking on the upset minded Kevin Carmody (10-10-2, 1 KO) in a battle of Philadelphia based Jr. Welterweights.

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Top-Ranked Featherweight in the World, “The California Kid” Urijah Faber, Defends His Title against Mike Brown and Paulo Filho Defends Middleweight Title in Highly Anticipated Re-Match against Chael Sonnen

Jens “Lil Evil” Pulver Takes On Leonard Garcia in Featured Undercard Bout

NEW YORK, NY (September 3, 2008)—VERSUS, the network that celebrates real competition and the exclusive television home of World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC), today announced the card for the network’s ninth live telecast on Wednesday, September 10. Two championship fights headline the night as Featherweight champion “The California Kid” Urijah Faber and Middleweight champion Paulo Filho defend their WEC titles live on VERSUS at 9 p.m. ET. The telecast will originate, for the first time, from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. and is presented in HD and Spanish language SAP where available.

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Attilio "Rocky" Castellani was Inducted into the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame on November 14, 1986.

Castellani, age 81, passed Sunday, August 31st in Atlantic City.
A Marine Corps Iwo Jima veteran.Funeral mass Thursday 10 am St. Michaels, 10 North Mississippi Avenue, Atlantic City.After mass, Rite of Committal at Atlantic County Veterans Cemetary off Rte 50 in Estell Manor. Friends may call from 9am at the Church.

Rocky Castellani was born in Luzerne, Pennsylvania in 1926. He enlisted
in the United States Marine Corp in 1944 and participated in the
invasion of Guam and Iwo Jima. While in active service he, became the
USMC Boxing Champion of Guam and China. After receiving an Honorable
Discharge, he began his professional boxing career in the United
States. During his 13-year career (1944-1957), he compiled a combined
record of 65 wins, 13 losses, and 4 draws with 16 KO's. In 1954 he
fought Bobo Olson for the World Middleweight Championship at the Cow
Palace in San Francisco.. One of the highlights of his career was
fighting Sugar Ray Robinson (1955), knocking down the former champion
in the sixth round, only to lose a ten-round split decision. Rocky's
illustrious career also included fights with Joey Giardello, Kid
Gavilan, Johnny Bratton, Gene Fullmer and Billy Graham. Rocky remained
active in the sport as a certified boxing judge for the State of New
Jersey until the late 1990's.

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Light-Heavyweight contender Shaun George is "excited" to announce that he has inked a promotional deal with Dibella Entertainment. George will retain his former promoter, Donna Duva-Brooks, as his adviser. George is ranked #8 by the WBC and #13 by the IBF.

George, 17-2-2 (8 KO) is coming off his biggest win to date, a ninth-round TKO over future Hall of Fame inductee and two-time heavyweight champion Chris Byrd in May.

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By: Jim Amato

Indonesia's Chris John is an undefeated world champion. He has held that status since 2003. Still he is hardly ever mentioned in boxing columns or wire reports. I've never seen him on anybody's pound for pound rating lists. He has boxed professionally for a decade now but he has become an invisible champion.

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Summer Time Blues Hits Amateur Boxing?

By: Bobby Breen

Ah, Summer time, my favorite time of year. With all the criticism about the USA Olympic Boxing Team one may think amateur boxing is in some form of crises. If you listen to the boxing beat writers (or dead-beat writers) it is easy to believe amateur boxing is barely on life support. Yes, we had our worst showing in the Olympics in a sport we dominated for decades. There is something definitely wrong with USA-Boxing’ (the governing body of Olympic style boxing in North America) approach to selecting our boxer’s, coaches, and the training in preparation for the Olympics. But I am one to believe it is not all our kids fault. Our young athlete boxer’s are the greatest kids you would ever meet. They overcome many obstacles and barriers to make it to the gym and train to be successful at the National and International levels. The coaching they receive is the best next to anywhere. I believe the problem lies from the Regional to National levels and how we prepare them for that.

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August 29, 2008 – “Title Wave”

HEAVYWEIGHTS

Jason Estrada (14-1, 3 KOs), Providence, RI WDEC8 (79-73, 79-73, 79-73) Domonic Jenkins (13-9-1, 6 KOs), Dallas, TX

CRUISERWEIGHTS

Matt Godfrey (17-1, 10 KOs), Providence, RI WTKO4 (1:57) Emmanuel Nwodo (22-5, 18 KOs), Baltimore, MD

(Godfrey retains NABF title)

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The first boxing promotion of Lamon Brewster's Relentless Events was a resounding success, featuring a night full of devastating knockouts and musical performances from acclaimed artists Yung Joc and Keri Hilson. Not to mention "The Return" of the former WBO heavyweight champion Brewster himself. The card took place in Cincinnati, Ohio's Cincinnati Gardens and drew a near capacity crowd. The event was promoted in association with Colin Bates' C'Believe and Andrew Williams' R&R Promotions.

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By: Jeff Miller @ Ringside

Mike “the Messiah” Jones took another step towards the elite class of the welterweight division last night at the New Alhambra in South Philly, scoring a six round TKO over Juliano Ramos 15-2 (12 KOs) of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The scheduled 10-round main event was for the NABA Welterweight title.

Jones 15-0 (13 KOs), started off slow, circling the ring, firing off his crisp jabs. He started finding his mark in round four, landing combinations to the body and head of Ramos, backing him into the topes. In round six, Jones put Ramos in serious trouble landing about 12 unanswered punches, and finally putting him on the canvas. The referee saw enough, waiving off the action immediately. Official time of the TKO was 1:12, round six.

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By: Mike Indri
Retired Boxers Foundation
August 29, 2008

Hundreds of phone calls each year come into the (805) 955-9064 home
of former USBA middleweight champion Alex Ramos.MOST are from current or retired boxers that have fallen on hard times.MANY of these calls from Alex's boxing brothers can't or won't even be followed up with a "thank-you" call after receiving that much desired help, yet one thing is for sure…ALL these calls will be answered.

Since forming the Retired Boxers Foundation in 1995, proudly serving as the non-profit organization's president since day one, Alex Ramos has devoted his life to helping his fellow retired boxers in need.

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MNJIKANING (RAMA), ON (Friday, August 29th, 2008) – Once again, "The Canadian Kid" Steve Molitor (28-0, 11 KO's) made being a world champion look deceptively easy, turning back the determined challenge of Ceferino Labarda (18-1, 7 KO's) via a tenth round technical knockout Friday night in the main event of Rumble at Rama V, at Casino Rama.

Like his previous four title defenses, the IBF Junior Featherweight champion demonstrated a rare brilliance in every facet of the sweet science, punishing the previously undefeated Labarda with crisp hooks, crosses, and debilitating body shots.

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GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS AND TOP RANK, INC.
August 28, 2008, 2:00 p.m. ET/11:00 p.m. PT

Kelly Swanson: Thank you, everybody, for joining us today with what is a great, major announcement for boxing and at this time I would like to introduce Richard Schaefer, Chief Executive Officer of Golden Boy Promotions.

Richard Schaefer: Thank you, Kelly, and welcome, everyone, to today's conference call. Over the past few weeks, there has been much speculation as to who Oscar will fight in his next fight, on December the 6th. Many opponents have been mentioned. Some of these would have been rematches. Others would have been new challenges.

However, there was only one fight which truly got people talking, some with excitement, others with skepticism, but everyone seems to have an opinion one way or the other about this particular match-up. It's not just a fight, but truly an event, which already now in this early stage transcends the sport in a way which I have never seen before, including our record-breaking one, which the fight last year between Oscar and Mayweather.

This fight will be a fight between two superstars, between two fighters who have captured the imagination of their people and beyond, two individuals with tremendous charisma, the two most popular fighters in the world, guys which have earned the respect of sports fans around the world because of their relentless style in the ring. Both guys go forward and don't know how to go back.
Yes, one is bigger, but older, and yes, the other one is faster and younger. Will it be youth and speed over size and skill? Will the older champion be able to yet again win against the current pound-for-pound champion? Yes, the event I'm talking about, and frankly the whole world is talking about, is the dream match-up. The legendary 10-time world champion, Olympic gold medal winner and Olympic hall of famer, without doubt, the face of boxing, Oscar De La Hoya, against a young, fast, (type) division, world champion and reigning pound-for-pound king, Manny Pacquiao.

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BRONX, NY - Aug 29, 2008 Tonight at the New Alhambra in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Raymond Serrano Jr.(6-0, 4KO's), one of Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing's brightest stars takes on veteran Jimmy LeBlanc (11-14-4, 3KO's) in a six round welterweight contest. The bout will be Serrano's first scheduled six rounder. The card's headliner sees Mike Jones (14-0, 12KO's) battle Juliano Ramos (15-1, 12KO's) for the vacant NABA welterweight championship. The show will be broadcast live on Telefutura.

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NEW YORK (August 28, 2008)—This Saturday night, former WBO Heavyweight champion, “Relentless” Lamon Brewster returns to the ring after a lay off of just over a year when he gets it on with upset-minded Danny Batchelder.

That fight can be seen this Saturday on www.gofightlive.tv for the low price of just $1.99.

To help fans get ready for this great event, www.gofightlive.tv goes behind the scene with a pre-show that goes to each fighters training camp with both men looking not only to win but make a statement.

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NEW YORK CITY (August 28, 2008) – Unbeaten African light heavyweight sensation Braimah Kamoka, aka Bukom Banku, has been added to the September 23rd KnockOut Poverty” pro boxing card, presented by Bob Duffy’s Ring Promotions, at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

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LOS ANGELES (August 28) - The wait is over and the fight is on…Olympic gold medalist and 10-time world champion "The Golden Boy" OSCAR DE LA HOYA will face current Ring Magazine No. 1-ranked pound for pound champion MANNY "Pacman" PACQUIAO on Saturday, December 6 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada in a bout that will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View.

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Godfrey-Nwodo NABF title fight headlines Friday night’s “Title Wave” at Mohegan Sun

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (August 27, 2008) – Mexican fighters are feared worldwide because of their toughness in the ring. WBC World Youth featherweight title-holder Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard, however, has accelerated his relatively young pro career by defeating a series of Mexican opponents.

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Sept. 26 at Huntington Hilton Hotel

NEW YORK CITY (August 27, 2008) – Promoter Bob Duffy today announced that his Ring Promotions will present “Havoc At The Hilton,” featuring Polish power puncher Pawel “Raging Bull” Wolak (21-1, 14 KOs), Friday night, September 26 at the Huntington Hilton Hotel.

Wolak, originally from Poland and now living and training in Brooklyn, is coming off his first pro loss August 21 to Ishe Smith (20-3, 9 KOs), star of The Contender Season 1, by a close 10-round decision. The 26-year-old Wolak is the reigning WBC Interim USNBC and Polish International light middleweight champion. He faces Chad Greenleaf (10-10-1, 4 KOs) in the eight-round main event on Sept. 26.

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Union City, NJ (August 26, 2008) – Pound for Pound Promotions will be returning to Schuetzen Park on October 16th with “October Fist,” which is sure to provide yet another exciting evening of boxing for North Jersey fight fans. “The last event at Schuetzen Park was such a huge success that we are looking forward to a return engagement,” states John Lynch, CEO of Pound for Pound. “However, there will be a great void because Ronny Vargas is no longer with us,” says Lynch when asked about his promotional company doing their first show since the tragic death of their young prospect. Details of the show will be announced as the production develops, so stay tuned. In closing, Lynch adds that “if you missed our last event this past July and are an avid fight fan, then you should be sure to grab your tickets in advance for this one. It’s sure to be another crowd pleaser.”

HOLLYWOOD, FL, August 26 – With the 2008 Olympic Games now in the history books, it’s time to look towards the future, and Seminole Warriors Boxing has kick started its run towards the best young talent in boxing today by signing the pride of Framingham, Massachusetts, 2008 US Olympic team alternate Danny O’Connor.

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Bradley fight Sept. 17 in Omaha on UFC Fight Night 15

E. BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (August 26, 2008) – In a relatively short period, 24-year-old Joe “J-Lau” Lauzon has gone from computer geek to starring on The Ultimate Fighter 5 television reality show, upsetting a former world mixed-martial-arts champ, and then headlining UFC Fight Night 13.

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Godfrey-Nwodo NABF title fight headlines Friday night’s “Title Wave” at Mohegan Sun

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (August 25, 2008) – Others may consider his Friday night match-up against Texas champion Domonic Jenkins as simply a “stay busy” opportunity, however, 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada is fully aware that it’s a potential trap fight and he’s prepared as if it were a title bout.

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‘The Grapple in the Apple’

NEW YORK CITY—Nike has invited the promoter of the people, Don King, to join them in creating a significant campaign to bring all the people to bear witness to the two greatest tennis players in the world—No. 1-ranked Rafael Nadal and No. 2-ranked Roger Federer—and for them to reach even greater fame and acclaim at New York’s annual U.S. Open Tennis Championships.

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Boxing’s Top Secret Project

KAZAKHSTAN (August 24, 2008) – Former Kazakhstan Olympian Beibut “The Beast” Shumenov is the greatest fighter in the world that most boxing fans haven’t heard of, at least not at this stage of his young professional career.

In less than 10 months, 24-year-old Shumenov has won all six of his pro fights, five by knockout, capturing three title belts – WBC Asian Boxing Council, WBO Asia Pacific and PABA Interim light heavyweight championships.

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A Celebration of Paterson’s Champion
The New WBO Junior Welterweight Champion

Date: August 27, 2008
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Saint Joseph’s Community Center
437 Chamberlain Ave.
Paterson, New Jersey

Ticket Prices : $5.00

For more information or to purchase tickets for this event, please contact Wayne Cesa at 973-427-7267. The event will include a presentation, a Q&A session with Holt and autographs.

Proceeds from this event will go to Free Throws For AIDS Awareness Educational Programs.

FREE THROWS FOR AIDS was incorporated on April 14, 1998 as a non-profit organization with the mission to improve the quality of life of those whose lives are affected by AIDS and to raise awareness through education. Free Throws For AIDS has also been awarded the IRS designation as a 501-(c) (3) public charity. Freethrows.org

Promoter Tom Moran, the former manager of heavyweight titlist Tim Witherspoon and current manager of former world junior middleweight champion Kassim “The Dream” Ouma, has announced what he calls “A major Irish boxing show” to be held at the Northeast Philadelphia National Guard Armory on Saturday, October 4.

Headlining the card will be Ouma, 25-5-1 (15 KOS), a native of Uganda who because of his relationship with Moran and several Irish fighters has described himself as being “Black Irish.” Ouma was the subject of a lauded 2008 documentary film called “Kassim the Dream,” which chronicled his life from being a kidnapped child soldier in Uganda to his ultimate defection and rise to world boxing champion.

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August 22, 2008 – “August Annihilation”

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Peter Manfredo, Jr. (31-5, 16 KOs), Providence, RI
WTKO2 (1:24)
Donny Savage (24-8-2, 13 KOs), St. Joseph MO

Joey Spina (23-1-1, 16 KOs), Providence, RI WTKO2 (0:52) Jim Strohl (27-7, 21 KOs), Las Vegas, NV

Bobo Starnino (9-4-2, 2 KOs), Providence RI MD6 (58-56, 57-57, 57-57) Joey McCreedy (8-2-1, 5 KOs), Lowell, MA

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(ORANGE, CA) August 22 – It doesn't take long for fight fans to recognize an exciting show. When a seasoned warrior who has the luster to carry a main event such as former IBA junior welterweight champion and the pride of Coachella Valley Antonio Diaz (43-5-1, 29 KOs) takes on an eight round bout against Las Vegas' competitive Juan Pablo Montes de Oca (9-14-2, 6 KOs) southern California excitement seekers lined up to get in on the action and tickets are now sold out.

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NEW YORK (August 21, 2008)—As the season changes the fall, the action will be hot and heavy as www.gofightlive.tv has the biggest and best fights anywhere on the internet.

In the upcoming months, www.gofightlive.tv will showcase former and future champions as the site has five live and on demand fight cards scheduled from August 30th through mid- September.

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Danny Serratelli and John Ruiz at Holyfield vs. Rahman back in 2002

The WBA vacated the title due to an injury to Ruslan Chagaev, declaring him “champion in recess,” and ruled that the top two rated contenders fight for the title. Ruiz, rated No. 2 by the WBA, takes on the No. 1 contender, 7-0, 320-pound Nikolai Valuev (48-1, 34 KOs), who won a controversial 12-round split decision 2 ½ years ago against defending champion Ruiz, on August 30 in Berlin for the WBA crown.

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The Retired Boxers Foundation Golf Tournament is fast approaching.
The Tournament is our primary fundraiser and we cannot do it without
the support of the boxing community. We know that it is too late to
ask you to be a sponsor, but its not too late to ask you to
participate in this tournament--the 5th Annual Micky Ward Celebrity
Classic on September 8th, 2008, at the Indian Ridge Country Club in
Andover, MA. This year's event promises to be even better than the
last with the addition of a fantastic new championship venue.

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August 22, 2008

TORONTO, ON - He's the best kept secret in all of Polish sport, but this 2000 Olympian is about to end his days of anonymity, and is promising a meteoric rise to the top of the heavyweight division.

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LOS ANGELES (Aug. 21, 2008) – The California State Athletic Commission announced Thursday morning it had suspended Antonio Silva for 12 months and fined him $2,500 for testing positive for the banned anabolic substance Boldenone after a fight on July 26 in Stockton.
Shortly thereafter, Silva’s co-manager Alex Davis issued a statement claiming not only that his fighter was clean but that he had no idea how Silva could have tested positive.

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Browning returns September 26! Former WBO #5, and current USBA & NABF rateded Troy " Fabulous at 40 " Browning, 20-2-1 9k's will make his return to the ring on Friday September 26 at the national guard armory, Philadelphia Pennsylvania. He will be challenging Derric Ennis 15-2 for the USBA mid-lantic junior middleweight title.

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DIBELLA SIGNS TOP PROSPECT TOR HAMER
*DBE Adds #1 Ranked Super Heavyweight Amateur*

NEW YORK (August 20, 2008)--- DiBella Entertainment has inked top amateur heavyweight Tor Hamer to a promotional agreement. Hamer had an impressive 34-1 record in the amateurs and he avenged his only loss with a knockout earlier this year.

“Tor is a terrific young heavyweight and I am excited to work with him,” said DiBella Entertainment president Lou DiBella. “He is a beast in the ring and an intelligent, well spoken young man out of it. I am proud to add him to the DBE team.”

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Brick City Heavyweights Tyyab Beale and Joey Hanks

Newark NJ Heavyweight, Tyyab Beale will make his long awaited return to the ring on September 26 in Philidelphia after a year lay off due to an arm injury, managerial issues ,and a dissapointing loss in his pro debut.

Beale says he is healthy now and has something to prove to himself his family and his training staff. Beale trains at the Gladiator boxing gym in Newark NJ and clearly states that he's on a mission.......

Partner to Bring Championship Boxing to the Gulf Coast
SHOWTIME will Televise Unified Lightweight Championship; IBF, WBO & WBA Champion Nate Campbell vs. Undefeated Joan Guzman

BILOXI, Miss.—Flashy boxer Nate “The Galaxxy Warrior” Campbell will make the first defense of his International Boxing Federation, World Boxing Organization and World Boxing Association lightweight titles against undefeated two-division world champion Joan “Sycuan Warrior” Guzman on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Beau Rivage Theatre in Biloxi, Miss.

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CONTRARY TO SEVERAL REPORTS, JOHN DUDDY IS NOT FIGHTING ON THE IRISH ROPES PROMOTIONS SEPT. 10 SHOW IN YONKERS, HEADLINED BY MAUREEN SHEA.

DUDDY'S NEXT FIGHT HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED.

Bronx, NY- Aug 20, 2008 Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing has added three additional exciting undercard fights to the already stellar card on September 5th at Bally's Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ. The card is going to be broadcasted live on GoFightLive.TV and with an intriguing double header, featuring "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis (19- 2-2, 9KO's) vs. Nasser Athumani (20-6, 16KO's) and Kevin "Kingpin" Johnson (19-0-1, 6KO's) vs. Bruce "The Atlantic City Express" Seldon (38-6, 34KO's) already set in place, boxing fans and insiders are already buzzing in anticipation.

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Godfrey-Nwodo NABF title fight headlines “Title Wave,” Aug. 29 at Mohegan Sun

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (August 20, 2008) – Up until this past Monday, unbeaten WBC Youth featherweight title-holder Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard (14-0, 7 KOs) was scheduled to fight WBC Continental Americas featherweight champion Adalberto “Terrible” Borquez (18-6, 17 KOs) on August 29 in “Title Wave,” live on ESPN Friday Night Fights from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

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NOVEMBER 8 SUPERBOUT AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

NEW YORK (August 18, 2008) – Tickets for the highly anticipated superfight between "Super" Joe Calzaghe and "Superman" Roy Jones, set for November 8, 2008 at Madison Square Garden, will go on sale Tuesday, August 19 at 12 Noon. The Ring Magazine light heavyweight belt will be at stake when these two legends step between the ropes for their 12-round bout. Calzaghe vs. Jones will be presented by Square Ring, Inc. and Calzaghe Promotions in association with Madison Square Garden and will be produced and distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View.

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By: Ken Hissner, DoghouseBoxing.com

Philadelphia’s Anthony “The Messenger” Thompson 23-3 (17) returned to action Friday night after a 14 month layoff thinking he resurrected his career only to have it snatched away as the new Washington, DC boxing commission ruled against an obvious foul in favor of local boxer Ishmail Arvin 15-1-4 (7) of nearby Baltimore, giving him a victory after the 6th round. This was a 10 round bout for the IBO/USBO organization’s vacant junior middleweight title. The belt was placed around Arvin’s waist in a blood stained ring. In a city that is known for its corruption, murders and political unrest it added another controversy to the pile at the Ibiza Nightclub, before millions of viewers on ESPN2.

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It is with a saddened heart that I relay this email to the Boxing community and inform you of the passing of
yet another one of our fraternity members Boxing Judge Bob Gilson of Bethpage, New York.
Bob was the Son in law of World renowned cut man the late Al Gavin. Bob passed away this weekend.
Below is all the information that was made available to me by Bob's daughter Hope:

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Union City, NJ (August 17, 2008) – Pound for Pound Promotions has suffered a devastating loss when 154-pound rising star Ronny “Venezuela” Vargas, 20 years of age, was shot and killed in a senseless act of violence during the early hours of Saturday morning. “Aside from his boxing ability, Ronny Vargas was a sincere pleasure to know as a human being. He had a bright future ahead of him and my heart goes out to his family,” said John Lynch, CEO and president of Pound for Pound Promotions. Lynch’s brother and manager of Ronny Vargas, Pat Lynch, could not be reached for comment. Vargas was a three-time golden gloves champion and undefeated as a professional. The entire Pound for Pound family sends their blessings to the family and friends of an amazing young man—he will not be forgotten.

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By: Jim Amato

Years ago I worked with an older gentleman who always said, " Don't worry about it. It will all come out in wash " Well after much haggling and reams of print written about a proposed Oscar De La Hoya - Manny Pacquaio fight, it has " all come out in the wash."

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Services will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, from 2 PM to 10 PM at R G Ortiz Funeral Home, which is located at 524 Southern Blvd. in the Bronx, NY (718-585-5700).

By: Christopher Roche

Twenty-year old Junior Middleweight Ronny Vargas has died in an alleged murder in the Bronx.

Photo: BrickCity's Raquel Gonzalez

The undefeated Vargas had been fighting on DiBella Entertainment cards, including the undercard of Taylor vs. Pavlik I. Most recently, he was fighting on the cards of newly formed Pound for Pound Promotions, which is owned by John Lynch, brother of the aforementioned Pat.

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By: Jim Amato

He was one of the best fighters to come out of New Jersey in the 1980's. He was a viewer favorite during the popularity growth of ESPN boxing. Mike Tinley held his own with some of the best middleweights of the decade. Tinley turned professional in 1981 and quickly established himself as a prospect to watch. Tinley suffered the only stoppage loss of his career in 1982 due to an eye cut against Robert Thomas. Tinley came right back to upset undefeated Mark McPherson. In 1983 Tinley pulled off another upset outscoring talented Robbie Sims. Mike then won the ESPN middleweight title with a twelve round decision over Bruce Johnson. He continued to perform as a crowd pleaser by defending the ESPN crown against the game Teddy Mann. In 1984 Tinley dropped a decision to rugged contender Doug DeWitt.

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By:Bob Fernandez,Sr.
Brickcity readers, enter answers in the comments section.

1. Who was the only fighter to hold a knockout win over the great Jack Dempsey?
2. Name the two fighters who became Academy Award winners.
3. What heavyweight contender died in the electric chair?
4. What Heavyweight title challenger lost seventeen times by knockout before challenging for the championship?
5. Who was the fighter who fought Jack Dempsey four times and only lost once to Jack?
6. Sandy Sadler was kayoed only once in 163 fights. In his second pro fight he was knocked out by an opponent who went on to challenge Willie Pep in a title bout. Who was he?
7. Who was the first man to defeat Sugar Ray Robinson?
8. Who kayoed Muhammad Ali in the amateurs?

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CHENGDU, China (Aug. 14)—American promoter Don King was given extraordinary access today by Chinese officials who allowed him to tour hard-hit areas of May’s major earthquake near the Sichuan Province’s capital city of Chengdu.

King visited the same site that U. S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice toured on June 29 in the city of Dujiangyan. He stood in the rubble of the three-story Tengda Physical Club, which was decimated by the quake as evidenced by its toppled roof.

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Camp Updates on Casamayor vs. Marquez and Mora vs. Forrest II

Los Angeles, August 14, 2008 – As the eyes of the world turn to Beijing for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, four of boxing's elite have officially ended their summers and begun their own training as Olympic Gold Medalist ('92) and current Ring Magazine Lightweight World Champion Joel Casamayor, former two-division World Champion Juan Manuel Marquez, current Super Welterweight World Champion Sergio Mora and former two-division World Champion Vernon Forrest get ready to compete on Saturday, Sept. 13. Casamayor vs. Marquez – "The Challenge," will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will be distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View, beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

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“August Annihilation” August 22 at Twin River Events Center, RI

PROVIDENCE (August 14, 2008) – One of boxing’s great all-time warriors, Gary “Tiger” Balletto, will be inducted into the prestigious CES Ring of Honor during a special ceremony at the August 22nd “August Annihilation” pro boxing show, featuring the return of The Pride of Providence” Peter Manfredo, Jr., at Twin River Events Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

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EDMONDS, Wash. (August 14, 2008) – Three Georgian professional boxers – Mamuka Jikurashvili, Levan and Shalva Jomardashvili – are collectively in the toughest fight of their young careers, and it’s not taking place in the four-cornered ring.

The three young fighters had an appointment to receive their visas, approved by U.S. immigration, at the U.S. Embassy in Georgia, but, unfortunately it was scheduled for the morning of the day war broke out between Russia and their native Georgia. They had applied for visas to the U.S. in order to pursue their boxing careers.

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By: Brad Marchetti for Doghouse Boxing

A good little 10-round Jr. Middleweight scrap will be taking place between Joel Julio vs Jose Varela on ESPN2 Wednesday night fights at 9 PM ET from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL. The powerpunching Colombian Julio, 33-1, 30 KO's is a top-10 welterweight contender with a nice blend of youth, size, power and boxing ability. The young 23-year old Julio will be facing a grizzled vet in the lanky 6'1" Varela who also has heavy hands. Varela, 23-3, 16 KO's, is a sharp-shooting puncher with a good chin, strong right cross and stamina.

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“Title Wave,” Aug. 29 at Mohegan Sun

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (August 13, 2008) – NABF cruiserweight champion Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey defends his NABF cruiserweight title against Emmanuel Nwodo in the 12-round main event headlining “Title Wave” on August 29 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

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By: GinaMarie Russo

Boxing is a sport, a science and an art. There are those that perform in the fierce ring who thrive to be there, while others are in need of a shake to their core. Do not step into the fighter's square when you do not have the full mental and physical devotion to lay upon your opponent. The spotlight is only as big as the two fighters in the ring, with no room for external factors. Presently, this outrageous and wonderful sport is not given the recognition it rightfully deserves. Whether the boxer is popular or controversial is irrelevant to the influence of the talent that lies within a champion.

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Roshii was an American Olympian and title contender that trained in Red Brick Gym
in East Newark, NJ for a while about 10 years ago. The Brick City will miss him.

By: Ryan Songalia
http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=15378

BoxingScene. com is sad to report that former junior middleweight contender Rhoshii Shepperd Wells was killed yesterday in Las Vegas. He was 31 years old. Wells leaves behind six children.

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TOTOWA, NJ (August 12, 2008) – The August 13 bout between Joel Julio and Jose Varela will now be sanctioned as the WBO 154 lb. Latin Title, it was announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva. The bout, which will take place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL, will remain a 10 round contest. Both the Julio-Varela and the Greene-Torres bouts will be broadcasted live on ESPN2’s “Wednesday Night Fights”, beginning at 9:00 pm ET.

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“August Annihilation” August 22 at Twin River Events Center, RI
PROVIDENCE (August 12, 2008) – Power punching Joey “KO Kid” Spina is fighting his way out of a funk that started nearly two years ago when he lost his first pro fight to Providence cross-town rival The Pride of Providence” Peter Manfredo, Jr., who, ironically, tops the August 22nd “August Annihilator” pro boxing card that Spina is fighting on in the co-feature.

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2 TITLE MATCHES WHICH INCLUDES DERRICK “POOH” ENNIS TAKING ON TROY BROWNING IN EXCITING CO-FEATURE

PHILADELPHIA (AUGUST 11, 2008)—On Friday night September 26th Yusaf Mack looks to take one step closer towards fighting for the Light-Heavyweight championship of the world when he takes on the rough & tough Omar Pitman for NABA & Pennsylvania Light-heavyweight titles that will highlight a great night of boxing at The National Guard Armory in Northeast Philadelphia.

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Colombian bomber headlines ESPN2’s “Wednesday Night Fights”

TOTOWA, NJ (August 11, 2008) – World-ranked jr. middleweight contender Joel Julio promises to knock out Jose Varela on Wednesday when the two headline a “Heavy Hitters” fight card live from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL. In the co-feature bout undefeated jr. middleweight Joe Greene (19-0, 14 KOs) battles Colombian Jose Miguel Torres (23-3, 16 KOs) in a 12 round bout for the NABA Super Welterweight Championship. Both bouts will be broadcasted live on ESPN2’s “Wednesday Night Fights”, beginning at 9:00 pm ET.

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Los Angeles, CA (August 11, 2008)-Former WBO heavyweight champion Lamon Brewster 33-4 (29 KO) will make his return at Cincinnati Gardens in Cincinnati, OH, taking on rugged contender Danny Batchelder 25-5-1 (12 KO) in a twelve-round bout for the vacant NABA heavyweight title.

Brewster, who has been out of action a little over a year, is more than ready to jump back into the heavyweight mix. He feels the sabbatical has reinvigorated him and given him the hunger to regain the heavyweight championship. "The break gave me time to think about my career and get a better appreciation for the fight game," Brewster says. "You will see a different Lamon Brewster than before."

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By: Tim Crowley

Boxing writer Tim Crowley covered Affliction Banned ringside, for Brickcityboxing.com and contrasts that huge event with Boxing's best.

With the rise in popularity of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in the United States, many have speculated whether MMA contests like UFC and Affliction Banned

Affliction Banned: One of 08's Big Events

Each was arguably the biggest event of the year for their respective sports. Margarito/Cotto was a pitting of the two best welterweights in the world, with each having proved themselves by winning against the best opposition the sport had to offer.

And for Affliction Banned, it was a sort of re-packaging of some of the sports top talent who may have been previously overlooked by mainstream media—fighters like Vitor Belfort and Antonio Rogerio Noguiera—while also attempting to establish dominant superstars in Andrei Arlovski and Fedor Emelianenko.

Cotto-Margarito was Boxing's Best Event This Year

There is a marked difference in how each was marketed. The Cotto/Margarito match was given third-tier marketing and buildup. An HBO Countdown was done, but not a 24/7, and it was nowhere near as hyped as the De La Hoya/Mayweather fight, which was supposed to “save” boxing and bring it back to mainstream audiences.

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(KANSAS CITY, MO)—The semifinals were contested today during the Under 19 National Championships at the KCI Expo Center in Kansas City, Mo., with bronze medals being awarded to those boxers failing to advance. The winners of tomorrow’s finals will travel to Guadalajara, Mexico to compete in the Under 19 Worlds.

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“August Annihilation” August 22 at Twin River Events Center, RI

PROVIDENCE (August 7, 2008) – World super middleweight title challenger “The Pride of Providence” Peter Manfredo, Jr., star of The Contender Season One, is finally at peace with himself in boxing as he prepares to fight Donny “The Savage” McCrary (24-7-2, 13 KOs), star of The Contender Season Three, on Friday night, August 22 in the 12-round main event for the NABF Interim super middleweight title, headlining “August Annihilator” at Twin River Events Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

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(KANSAS CITY, MO)—Twelve bouts in five different weight classes took place today during the Under 19 National Championships at the KCI Expo Center in Kansas City, Mo. The competition was fierce but 12 boxers managed to record wins in the quarterfinals.

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*Former Welterweight Champion Newest Addition to DBE Roster*

NEW YORK (August 8, 2008) – DiBella Entertainment has signed former welterweight champion Kermit “The Killer” Cintron (29-2, 27 KO’s) to a promotional agreement. “I am happy to work with Kermit,” said DBE head Lou DiBella. “He is a tough, quick, aggressive fighter in the ring and a class act out of it. It’s a wide open welterweight division. Kermit is a devastating puncher and certainly has the ability to win another world title.”

"I'm definitely happy," Cintron said. "I think that Lou DiBella has the right people around him. He's a very good promoter who can take me back to the top."

Cintron captured the IBF Welterweight title in 2006, knocking out Mark Suarez (25-3, 13 KO’s) in the sixth round. Cintron then made two successful defenses in 2007, the first in July with a second round knockout of highly touted Argentinean Walter Dario Matthysse (26-4, 25 KO’s) in Atlantic City. Cintron followed that impressive win when he pulled off a tenth round knockout of an extremely game Jesse Feliciano.

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CINCINNATI, OH--The city of Cincinnati, Ohio has a rich boxing history. From Aaron "The Hawk" Pryor to former heavyweight champions Ezzard Charles and Tony "TNT" Tubbs, pugilism is deeply ingrained in the Cincinnati cloth.

On Saturday, August 30 that culture welcomes it's next wave of boxing when Lamon Brewster's Relentless Events in conjunction with Colin Bates' CBelieve & Andrew Williams' R & R Promotions presents "The Return" at Cincinnati Gardens. The show will be the initial venture for Relentless Events and promises thrills and entertainment for all in attendance.

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(BEIJING, CHINA) – Welterweight Demetrius Andrade (Providence, R.I.) has heard the sound of the United States national anthem playing in honor of his gold medal once before, winning a world title at the 2007 World Championships in October. He hopes to hear that sound once again, this time at the Olympic Games.

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(KANSAS CITY, MO)—The first day of boxing at the Under 19 National Championships came to a close today, with six bouts being contested at the KCI Expo Center in Kansas City, Mo. Six boxers are that much closer to being named champion and earning the chance to compete Under 19 Worlds in Guadalajara, Mexico.

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Rescheduled and Set For November 8, 2008

At Madison Square Garden Live on Pay-Per-View

New York (August 7, 2008) -- "Super" Joe Calzaghe vs. "Superman" Roy Jones has been officially rescheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2008 at the Mecca of Boxing, Madison Square Garden in New York City. The superfight, originally scheduled for September 20, was postponed due to an injury suffered by Calzaghe during training. Calzaghe vs. Jones, presented by Square Ring, Inc. and Calzaghe Promotions in association with Madison Square Garden, will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View.

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LAS VEGAS (August 7, 2008) – Two-time World Boxing Association heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz (43-7-1, 29 KOs) has issued a challenge to his media critics regarding his style.

Over the years, Ruiz often has been criticized for his unpopular “clutch-and-grab” style, but in his last three fights with head trainer Manny Siaca, Sr. in his corner, “The Quietman” has returned to the aggressive fighter he was when he first won the heavyweight title in 2001. The problem is Ruiz’ last four fights, including his first against Valuev, have not been televised in the United States, although that hasn’t prevented critics from continuing to unfairly bash him.

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PHILADELPHIA (August 6, 2008)—On Friday night September 12th, The fall gets off to a blazing start as Vernoca L. Michael and Blue Horizon Boxing Promotions present an great night of boxing that will have not one, not two, but three big eight round fights that will highlight the packed card.

In one bout, Steve Upsher Chambers will take on the upset-minded Kevin Carmody in a Jr. Welterweight bout. The second bout will feature Israel knockout artist Ran Nakash against well regarded Larry Robinson. Finally, Legendary Blue Horizon mainstay, Gee Culmer and Jameel “Black Gold” Wilson get it on in a Super Middleweight fight.

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LIVE ON HBO PAY-PER-VIEW

LOS ANGELES, August 6 – While some naysayers doubt the second fight between Sergio Mora and Vernon Forrest which is slated for September 13 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas has the makings of the rematch of the year, anyone who has heard the verbal barbs already being exchanged by the combatants has a good idea that the fight will likely prove the doubters wrong.

Emotions reached an early peak last week in downtown Los Angeles when the two fighters met at the press conference to officially announce the bout. After some pointed comments towards each other and an intense stare-down, there is no question that this matter will need to be settled in the MGM Grand Garden Arena ring this September.

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HATTON VS. MALIGNAGGI TICKETS ON SALE TOMORROW
FRIDAY, AUG. 8 AT 10:00AM PT

STAGE SET FOR 140-POUND WORLD TITLE UNIFICATION BOUT

AT MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22;
LIVE ON HBO'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING

LOS ANGELES (August 7) – Tickets officially go on sale tomorrow, Friday Aug. 8, at 10:00am PT for the Junior Welterweight World Championship unification bout between England's Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton and New York's Paulie "The Magic Man" Malignaggi on Saturday, Nov. 22 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Tickets priced at $1,000, $750, $500, $300 and $150 and sales are limited to four (4) per person at the $1,000 price level and a total of two (2) tickets either at $750, $500, $300 or $150. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (702) 474-4000. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.ticketmaster.com.

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By: Danny Serratelli, ringside

Serratelli and Maddalone

The return of Lou DiBella's Broadway Boxing took place at BB Kings in New York City last night. It was an upscale, yet very small venue to host a professional boxing show. The fried calamari was sub par, and the dish consisted of primarily unwanted french fries that my colleague Moses Vered gladly devoured, however, the sauce and the fights were very good.

Former world champion Randall Bailey, 37-6, 34 KO's stopped Dairo Esalas, 31-14, 25 KO's in a junior welterweight bout in the main event of the evening that didn't make it out of round number 1. It appeared that a left hand to the body provided the finishing touch on Esalas.

Exciting crowd favorite, Vinny Maddalone, 30-4, 21 KO's entered the ring to the Rocky theme song and was on a mission to dispatch of Joe Stofle, 11-14-2, 9 KO's early. Stofle came to fight, but was outgunned from the start. He was dropped and got up twice before the referee stopped the contest with Maddalone in attack mode. The victory was Maddalone's 3rd since he fought Evander Holyfield.

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Las Vegas, Nevada– World Xtreme Boxing Challenge brings the classic art of boxing to the next level with a “round-robin” tournament set-up; an exciting new style that has never been done before in the world of boxing. WXBC’s mission is to provide fans with competitive and exciting fights with a price point that is affordable to all, offering talented fighters a platform from which they can showcase their skills to a global audience while filling in the gap between fighters that make no money and the fighters who fight for mega–millions. Celebrity boxing fans have already been slated to attend the tournaments.

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The U.S. Sports Film Festival, the Most Comprehensive Film Festival Dedicated To The Competition of Sport, To Debut In Philadelphia, Oct. 23-26

NEW YORK (August 6, 2008) - Philadelphia, home to sports film icon Rocky Balboa and the invincible Vince Papale, has agreed to host the inaugural U.S. Sports Film Festival, the most comprehensive sports film festival in United States history. The USSFF will be held in various locations throughout the city from October 23-26, and will feature a combination of classic sports films, in-depth documentaries and never before seen releases.

Nearly 100 films have been submitted for review to date, ranging from the traditional sports to Mixed Martial Arts, Extreme Endurance Racing and even Pin Trading. The titles selected will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Los Angeles, CA (August 5, 2008) – Could there be a “Pride and Punishment II” in the near future? That is the question promoter Bob Arum and his promotional firm Top Rank must ponder following a written offer presented to them by Goossen Tutor Promotions’ Dan Goossen last week following Antonio Margarito’s destruction of unbeaten Miguel Cotto in capturing the WBA Welterweight Title by an 11th round TKO.

Last July, the prideful Mexican hero – ignoring conventional wisdom of accepting a million dollar plus fight with then WBA Welterweight Champion Miguel Cotto – risked his WBO Welterweight Title against mandatory challenger, the dangerous Paul “The Punisher” Williams (34-1, 25 KOs). In what was an epic toe-to-toe battle in front of a sold out Home Depot Center in Carson, California, the gallant Mexican lost a close but unanimous decision – and his title – to Williams, a native of Aiken, South Carolina.

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NEW YORK CITY (August 5, 2008) – IBF junior welterweight champion Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi (25-1, 5 KOs) is significantly ahead of schedule in terms of full recovery from his May 28th surgery to repair a fractured metacarpal bone of the middle finger on his right hand.

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*WBC Welterweight Champion Andre Berto Available to Sign Autographs and Take Pictures at Fan Meet & Greet; Legend Emile Griffith and Author Ron Ross To Sign Copies of book “Nine…Ten…And Out! The Two Worlds of Emille Griffith” *

NEW YORK (August 5, 2008) – It’s official! DiBella Entertainment’s Broadway Boxing “Hot Fights…Summer in the City” is sold out tomorrow night at B.B. King Blues Club in Times Square. “This is a testament to the New York city boxing fans,” said DBE head Lou DiBella. “They are starved for good boxing action and know a hot card when they see one. We thank everyone for the support of Broadway Boxing.”

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(BEIJING, CHINA) – The United States Olympic Boxing Team endured a long day on Tuesday as they continue the countdown toward the start of the Olympic Games. The nine boxers went through a rigorous strength and conditioning workout at the Beijing Normal University track in the morning before welcoming numerous members of the media during their afternoon training session. The squad closed the day with a sparring session before returning to the Olympic village for the night.

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PROVIDENCE (August 5, 2008) – NABF cruiserweight champion Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey (16-1, 9 KOs) had his nose bent out of shape, so to speak, by recent comments attributed to Rob “All American Prize Fighter” Calloway.

Calloway (70-7-2, 56 KOs) was quoted as saying, “I’ve never turned down any fight!” He went on to proclaim that he deserved a title fight because he’s the WBC Americas champion and proceeded to call out Rudolf Kraj, Firat Arslan and Enzo Maccaranelli. Godfrey took offense on two counts: Team Calloway passed on an opportunity to fight Godfrey for his NABF belt on August 29 in an ESPN main event; Calloway is rated No. 11, behind No. 5 Godfrey.

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By: Jim Amato
The proud city of Cleveland takes great pride in remembering their Hall
of Famer and former world light heavyweight champion Joey Maxim. Born
Guiseppe Antonio Bernardinelli on March 22, 1922 in Cleveland.

Joey turned professional in 1941 after a successful amateur career. He
took his name "Maxim" because his rapid-fire jab resembled the Maxim machine gun. It's a jab that carried him through 115 professional fights against the likes of Ezzard Charles, Jersey Joe Walcott, Sugar Ray Robinson, Archie Moore, Jimmy Bivins, Freddie Mills, Gus Lesnevich and Floyd Patterson.

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August 4, 2008 — Top bantamweight contender Kaliesha “Wild Wild” West (10-0-0, 2 KO’s) is calling out NABF #1 contender Terri Lynn Cruz (16-5-2, 7 KO’s) after recent news surfaced that Cruz would be fighting for the NABF Female bantamweight title on September 11, 2008 against Marianne Churbirka (4-4-0, 3 KO’s). What is surprising to West and her team is that Cruz who is the #1 contender for the NABF bantamweight title, balked at an offer to fight West in July and is now scheduled to challenge Churbika who is not well known and hasn’t fought since 2006.

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(BEIJING, CHINA ) – The United States Olympic Boxing Team returned to training on Monday at Beijing Normal University in Beijing, China. They are now refining their skills as the Olympic Games quickly approach.

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(BEIJING, CHINA) – Four years after competing in the 2004 Olympic Games as the youngest male athlete in the United States delegation, an older and more experienced Rau’shee Warren (Cincinnati, Ohio) has returned for another run to gold in 2008. As the first U.S. boxer since 1976 to compete in two Olympic Games, Warren has already made history. Yet he isn’t happy with solely competing, the 21-year-old has his eyes squarely fixed on gold.

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(BEIJING, CHINA) – The United States Olympic Team will enjoy their final rest day prior to the Olympic Games on Sunday with all nine team members taking time to recover from a week of tough workouts in Beijing. Bantamweight Gary Russell, Jr. (Capitol Heights, Md.) continues to hone his skills prior to his first Olympic Games, and the 20-year-old pugilist continues to focus all of attention on his dream of winning Olympic gold.

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(BEIJING, CHINA ) – The 2008 United States Olympic Boxing Team arrived in Beijing, China on Wednesday, August 23 to begin preparations for the Olympic Games and is now settled into their training routine. The team moved into the Olympic Village on Thursday, August 30 and continues to train two-three times daily at Beijing Normal University.

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By: Christopher Roche

Joshua Clottey cut Zab Judah over the right eye, in round nine, and the bout went to the cards, tonight in Las Vegas.

The cut was ruled an accidental headbutt by referee Robert Byrd, and the judges ruled a narrow unanimous decision for Clottey. The ringside Doctor said that Judah told him he could not see, even after removing the blood.

Clottey looked to be gaining momentum, after being outboxed in the early rounds, but Judah definitely fought a determined battle. Judah summoned the crowd as evidence that he won the fight, and they cheered vigorously for him. However, the official decision went against him, and Clottey won the IBF welterweight belt.

By: Leszek Dowgier , ringside

Last night, at Aviator Sports and Recreation in Brooklyn, NY, Pawel “Raging Bull” Wolak made his television debut in a 10 round contest against Las Vegas’ own Ishe Smith on ShoBox. Despite the usual rabid support of his Polish fans, and fighting with heart and determination, Wolak suffered his first defeat as a professional, dropping his record to 21-1-0 (14). Wolak pressured Smith throughout the fight, successfully slipping and ducking under Smith’s punches in the first few rounds. However, as the fight wore on, Smith was able to find Wolak more and more consistently with solid combinations and a good uppercut. Though Wolak finished the fight with a flurry it just wasn’t enough, as Ishe won a close unanimous decision (97-93 and 96-94 twice), improving his record to 20-3-0(9). Despite this loss, there is little doubt Wolak will be back, along with his fantastic fan support, to put his career back on track.

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By: Brad Marchetti

In a crossroads fight between two welterweight contenders Zab Judah vs Joshua Clottey will answer some questions tonight on HBO at 9:30 ET from Las Vegas. Judah is coming off a lackluster points wins over a couple journeyman. Meanwhile, Joshua "The Hitter" Clottey is riding a 4 fight winning streak against solid opposition after losing a close decision to Antonio Margarito. This is a fight for respect for Clottey who came up the ranks the hard way while the amateur stud Judah has been a star since entering the pro ranks. The boxing betting odds for the Zab Judah vs Joshua Clottey preview have Clottey as a -260 favorite.

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LOS ANGELES (Aug. 2, 2008) – Fans seeking to participate in the highly anticipated South Florida homecoming of incredibly popular and exciting mixed martial arts superstar Kimbo Slice of Perrine, Fla., near Miami, have the opportunity to reserve their seats now.

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The extremely popular junior middleweight James Moore, 15-1 (10 KOS), a native of County Wicklow, Ireland, who fights of out Queens, New York,

Photo by: Robert Mladinich

The fight, which is being promoted by DiBella Entertainment, is being held at B.B. Kings Blues Club in the heart of New York City’s Times Square. Part of promoter Lou DiBella’s Broadway Boxing series, the card is being called “Hot Fights, Summer in the City.”

Headlining is former world lightweight champion Randall Bailey, 36-6 (33 KOS), of Miami, vs. Dairo Esalas, 31-13 (25 KOS), of Colombia. Popular New York heavyweight Vinny Maddalone, 29-4 (20 KOS), is also on the show.

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Photo By Daisy Rosas

WBC CABOFE Heavyweight champion, Manuel "El Toro" Quezada (23-4, 15 KO's), will square off against Arthur Williams (44-15, 30 KO's) in a ten round bout scheduled for August 21, 2008 at the Tachi Palace Casino in Lemoore CA.

Quezada, who's riding a 12 fight winning streak, is eager to get back in the ring and climb up the heavyweight rankings. "This fight is one more step toward my goal of becoming a world champion." said Quezada, "Williams has a lot of experience and I'm looking forward to a great fight. I've been working hard in the gym, and it's been paying off come fight night. The fact that I'm sparring and doing well with Malik Scott and other top heavyweights, gives me confidence in my ability to climb up the rankings. I'm going to continue to press forward and make this fight exciting."

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More than 75 Boxers Will Compete at the KCI Expo Center in an Attempt to Qualify for the World’s

(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – The nation’s top 17- and 18-year-old boxers will travel to Kansas City’s KCI Expo Center August 6-9 to participate in the Under 19 National Championships. An abundance of talent will be on display with the champions earning a spot to compete in the 208 AIBA Youth World Championships at Guadalajara, Mexico.

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Leo Eyeing his return to the ring

Leo Loiacono was a very popular heavyweight in the late 90’s who knocked out 13 of his 16 victims and compiled a record of 16-4, 13 KO’s. After packing the house consistently and knocking out most of his opponents for a few years, Leo’s best shot at contention was a shot at top heavyweight Ray Mercer who was fresh off of a fight in which many people feel he was robbed against Lennox Lewis and a win over Tim Witherspoon. Leo admits that he was not mature enough as a fighter at that time to seize the opportunity and he was stopped by Mercer. However, Mercer would later state that Leo was one of the hardest punchers he ever faced; putting Leo up there with guys like Tommy Morrison, Bert Cooper, despite the fact that Mercer had also fought Lennox Lewis, Evander Holyfield, and Wladamir Klitschko.
(Courtesy of, Benny Henderson Interview with Ray Mercer, Doghouseboxing.com
Benny Henderson: You have fought some big punchers in your time and have taken some tremendous shots. Out of all the fighters you have faced which three would you say hit the hardest?

Ray Mercer: Bert Cooper by far, whooooo, could he hit, Tommy hit pretty hard as well, there was a fighter that I fought his name was Leo Loiacono (a big Italian white boy) he hit real hard as well.

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Andrew Maynard is a retired professional boxer who devotes all of his spare time to a tiny gym in Harlingen, Texas. Hurricane Dolly wiped it out, leaving a bunch of very poor kids without a place to go.

[Simi Valley, CA] The Retired Boxers Foundation spoke to Andrew Maynard this afternoon at his home in Harlingen, Texas, hard hit last week by Hurricane Dolly. Andrew’s home is fine, but it’s the gym he worries about and the kids who now have no place to go. When asked what he needs to keep the place open, Maynard said, “4 pairs of 16 ounce gloves and a half dozen jump ropes.” His building, which is nothing to look at, flooded and everything on the ground was ruined.

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AUG. 29 AT NEW ALHAMBRA

Philadelphia, PA—Junior middleweight prospects Latif Mundy, of Philadelphia, PA, and Rudy Cisneros, of Chicago, IL, collide in an eight-round fight on Friday evening, Aug. 29 at the New Alhambra, Swanson & Ritner Streets, next to Forman Mills, in South Philadelphia. First of seven fights at 7.15 p.m.

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*Los Angeles-based standout in co-featured attraction headlined by Anthony Thompson vs. Ishmail Arvin at Ibiza Fight Club in Washington, DC*

New York, July 31—Dino Duva’s cruiserweight champion Ola Afolabi, the NABO titlist, will make his long-awaited national television debut on Friday night, August 15, in an eight-round affair on ESPN2s Friday Night Fights from Ibiza Night Club in the nation’s capital, Washington, DC. The card will be presented by Duva Boxing and Major Boxing Promotions.

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By: Christopher Roche

In a huge step up in class, Pawel Wolak lost a unanimous decision to Ishe Smith in a spirited battle in Brooklyn, on Shobox.

Wolak came at Smith from the opening bell, but Smith smartly countered the aggression with well-placed uppercuts and a solid jab. Wolak never gave in, however, and he rallied down the stretch. In the end, Smith mustered enough offense to pull the fight out 96-94 (twice) and 97-93.

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Pound-4-Pound Show Packs a Punch

By: Bobby Breen

8/1/08. Thursday evening July 31st Pound-4-Pound promotions presented a pro boxing card at Schuetzen Park in North Bergen, NJ. Wow, folks, what a great show! It could have been billed as “Night of the Knockouts!” Of the eight bouts on tap, five finished within the designated number of rounds. Five KO’s! Hey, go to a baseball game and see if there are five homeruns, never happens. Five KO’s ladies and gentlemen. The fans got their moneys’ worth on this night.

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By: Declan Hughes

North Bergen, NJ- In what was billed as his come back fight; Jersey City’s Danny “Little Mac” McDermott was up against relatively unknown journeyman, Darril Martin, 2-4, of Baltimore, Maryland in Shuetzen Park Ball Room last night. It became a bloody one sided battle in which McDermott chased Martin around the ring for four rounds. It seemed Martin mistook this boxing match for a track meet. Near the end of the 1st round McDermott set Martin up for a beautiful straight right hand up against the ropes that hurt him. Martin retreated as McDermott bore in sensing the end was near.

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By: Christopher Roche

Former "Contender" participant and John Duddy challenger Anthony Bonsante was just stopped in the first round on ESPN2 up in Montreal.

Bonsante, who looked a little overweight, took a left hand to his right ear and fell to the canvas, flat on his back, against Adonis Stevenson. Bonsante looked like he was out cold, but at the count of six, he jumped up. The referee waved him off, and Bonsante vehemently protested, and he could be heard sreaming "I have until eight" to get up.

Bonsante's protests were to no avail, and the bout was scored a TKO.

In the first bout of the evening, Ava “Lady of Boxing” Knight (4-0-2, 2 KOs) scored a devastating 5th round knockout over the home crowd favorite Noriko Kariya (9-3-1, 2 KOs) in a toe-to-toe bantamweight showdown. Judges had Knight ahead by one point on the scorecards going into the 5th round.

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PHILADELPHIA (July 31, 2008)—As 2008 winds down and head into the fall months, heavyweight, “Fast” Eddie Chambers is looking for bigger & better things to close out the year and get right back in the mix of the elite in the division.

Team Chambers which consists of Manager/Trainer, Rob Murray Sr., co-Promoter Rob Murray Jr. of Score America, Dan Goossen and Eddie himself have thrown down the gauntlet and want to fight anyone & everyone in attempt to win the heavyweight championship of the world.

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Valenzuela, Escalara & McDermott also pound out big wins.

By Mike Indri
Retired Boxers Foundation
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – Pound for Pound Promotions showcased their growing stable of talent-laden prospects and while the youngsters proved their worth with impressive victories the real winners Wednesday night were the boxing fans that crowded themselves into the Schuetzen Park ballroom for the exciting eight bout fightcard.

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By: Christopher Roche

Photo: Raquel Gonzalez. Both McDermott (center) and Rooney (far right) were victorious

There is something utterly refreshing about North Hudson, NJ old-school boxing shows, and John Lynch of Pound for Pound Promotions brought that back tonight at Schuetzen Park in North Bergen.

Local favorite Bobby Rooney, of Bayonne, fought to a crowd pleasing six round split-decision victory over tough Philadelphian Zeferino Albino. Rooney dropped Albino in the first round, but Albino had no plans of going home early.

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“August Annihilation” August 22 at Twin River Events Center, RI

PROVIDENCE (July 30, 2008) – Two of The Contender reality television series most popular fighters, “The Pride of Providence” Peter Manfredo, Jr. (Season One finalist) and Donny “The Savage” McCrary (Season Three participant), battle for the NABF Interim super middleweight title in the 12-round main event, headlining “August Annihilator” on Friday night, August 22 at Twin River Events Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

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AT BLUE ROCKS GAME ON AUGUST 14
*Griffith and Author Ron Ross to Have Book Signing in Wilmington Followed By Night of Champions Boxing Social at the Clarion Belle in New Castle*

NEW YORK (July 29, 2008) – Boxing legend Emile Griffith will be in Delaware on Thursday August 14 to promote his new biography written with acclaimed author Ron Ross entitled “Nine…Ten…And Out! The Two Worlds of Emile Griffith”.

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Pound for Pound Show in New Jersey featuring 7 bouts with local up and coming talent.

Jeremy Bryan 147 vs Sam Gibson 148
Danny McDermott 1131.4 vs Darrell Martin 1127
Jorge Diaz 123 vs Giovanni Figueroa 124
Jason Escalera 172 vs Rodell Boler 173
Noriko Kariya 119 vs Ava Knight 117
Bobby Rooney 175 vs Zeferino Albino 175
Victor Valanzuela 126 vs Jason Rorie 128

By: Jim Amato

Greatness, like beauty is really in the eye of the beholder. Since 1965 I've followed the careers of so many wonderful fighters. Over the past couple of decades it has become increasingly more difficult to judge a fighters true worth. With so many titles and weight classes involved sometimes we as fans never really know who is the best fighter in their weight division. At times when a fighter does emerge who looks like he is the cream of his division, he promptly moves up a weight class. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is a good example. Manny Pacquaio too.

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NOW IN THEATERS
Coming soon on DVD

Val Kilmer, Stephen Dorff and Director Waugh

By: Danny Serratelli
A groundbreaking new film that exposes the flaws of the countries penal system, the realities of prison life as well as groundbreaking fight scenes. In addition to a learning experience the film features fight scenes unlike anything ever done before on film. According to Dorff, who was a participant in many fight scenes in the film, the fights were not choreographed like they are in other films and often turned into practically real fights. Several mixed martial arts competitors were featured in the film including Mike Seal and Joey Villasenor as well as several fighters, who have trained at Georges St. Pierre’s gym in New Mexico.

(Synopsis) Wade Porter (Stephen Dorff) lives a modest but comfortable life with a young family, a fledgling business and a promising future ahead. But in an instant, his life, and that of everyone he loves is threatened and possibly gone forever when he’s convicted of killing a man while protecting his fiancée, Laura (Marisol Nichols) and their three year old son. In just 24 hours, the unimaginable conditions of a new world order begin to take hold. Violence is the answer to everything and, even for Laura, what it means to fight for your life - alone - becomes all too real.

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BEIJING (July 29, 2008) – Reigning AIBA World welterweight champion Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade is prospecting for gold in China. The 20-year-old from Providence isn’t there to visit the The Great Wall, purchase a Ming vase in the Temple of Heaven, picnic in Tian’anmen Square, or cruise down the Yangtze River.

Andrade is Team USA’s most promising hope to medal in the Olympic boxing competition. “It’s crazy,” he said right before leaving Colorado Springs training camp, “but everything’s good. I’m relaxed, stayed out of the public eye, and have remained focused on winning a gold medal. I’m not happy just being in The Olympics, or even winning a silver or bronze medal; I’m going for gold.”

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New IBF Bantamweight Champion to Appear on Saturday in Ponce, Puerto Rico

PONCE, Puerto Rico—Joseph King Kong Agbeko, who received a presidential parade in Ghana after winning his first world championship last year, will make the first defense of his International Boxing Federation bantamweight championship against knockout artist William “Chirizo” Gonzalez on Saturday in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

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HOLLYWOOD, FL, July 28 – One of the biggest punchers in boxing today, as well as one of its most exciting practitioners, former undisputed cruiserweight world champion O’Neil Bell is ready to introduce some of that excitement into a new division – heavyweight.

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Wednesday Night vs. Theophane in Rochester

WASHINGTON D.C. (July 28, 2008) – Former WBO light welterweight champion DeMarcus “Chop Chop” Corley is in a crossroads fight Wednesday night against Ashley “Treasure” Theophane (21-3, 7 KOs) in Rochester, New York.

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The extremely popular junior middleweight James Moore, 15-1 (10 KOS), a native of County Wicklow, Ireland, who fights out of Queens, New York, is primed and ready for his August 6th battle against veteran Lloyd Christian Joseph, 12-6-3 (5 KOS), a native of the Virgin Islands who fights out of New York.

The fight, which is being promoted by DiBella Entertainment, is being held at B.B. Kings Blues Club in the heart of New York City’s Times Square. Part of promoter Lou DiBella’s Broadway Boxing series, the card is being called “Hot Fights, Summer in the City.”

Headlining is former world lightweight champion Randall Bailey, 36-6 (33 KOS), of Miami, vs. Dairo Esalas, 31-13 (25 KOS), of Colombia, and popular New York heavyweight Vinny Maddalone, 29-4 (20 KOS), against an opponent to be determined.

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By: Saul Lelchuk

In the course of a pre-fight analysis of this match-up, a sportswriter wondered what would happen when an irresistible force [Margarito] met with an immovable object [Cotto]. We now know the answer. The object moves.

This comparison turned out to be an apt one, but in a different way than was originally intended. The truth is that Margarito became, for 32 vicious minutes, both irresistible and immovable.

Both fighters were in top physical condition, weighing in at 147 pounds exactly and looking to be in extraordinary shape. In many ways, this fight figured to be one of the most important in their respective careers. For Cotto, it was seen as the ultimate test in a long line of them, and one that, if passed, would put him into the very top of the pound-for-pound rankings and earning brackets. For Margarito it was, finally, his big chance to prove he truly belonged at the top of the division – the chance he had spent so many years clamoring unsuccessfully for.

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By: Jim Amato

The name Sidney Walker would not be very familiar to most fight fans. Mention the name Beau Jack and you would get a much different reaction. They are one and the same. Beau Jack was one of the most exciting fighters of the 1940's and early 50's.

Sidney Walker was born on April 1, 1921 in Augusta, Georgia. He began his professional career in 1939 fighting out of South Carolina. Later Beau Jack boxed often out of the New England area. By the time he invaded New York in 1941 he sported a 27-4-2 record. He scored a knockout win in a fight at Ebbets Field and his next bout was at Madison Square Garden. It would be the first of twenty seven appearances Beau Jack would make at that famous venue. A testimony to his popularity over the years.

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By: Jim Amato

Well Antonio Margarito is on top of the boxing world. He has earned it. Let him take a little time off to savor the flavor. Eventually though he is going to climb through those ropes again. Who should his opponent be ? Who should Margarito go after and who should he avoid ?

Well first of all I doubt that Margarito would avoid anyone. Still there are fights that make sense and it's all about dollars and cents. For the " cash cow ", I guess a fight with De La Hoya would be the ticket. This would be an interesting fight but a very dangerous one for the Big " O ". If Oscar wants to make a lot of moolah and go out a winner he should opt to fight Manny Pacquaio. If he wants to go out on his shield...Well then give the fans De La Hoya - Margarito.

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By: Gabriel Montoya at ringside MGM Grand Casino and Resort
DoghouseBoxing.com

Preceding the much anticipated showdown between Miguel Cotto 32-1 (26) and Antonio Margarito 37-5 (27), the chants of “ME-XI-CO” and “VIVA PUERTO RICO” roared, the beer flowed, and the predictions poured, until it was time to get in the ring and let national pride take us to new fistic heights. It seemed to be a mostly Mexican fan base on hand to cheer on ‘The Tijuana Tornado’ as he looked for the type of signature win over a bonafide star in Puerto Rico’s Miguel Cotto.

The crowd was electric as both men entered to pounding beats amid a roar of approval from both sides. The talk (which had been respectful) was over. Now it was time to settle this latest chapter of storied national rivalry.

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By: Jim Amato

WHAT A FIGHT! Miguel Cotto outboxed a plodding Antonio Margarito early but Margarito got stronger as the fight wore on and finally battered Cotto into submission at 2:05 of round eleven. This was a classic that lived up to and even surpassed expectations.

Margarito is a monster. That is the best way I can describe him. Cotto landed many jabs and several clean shots but they just seemed to bounce off Margarito. Not once did Margarito show any sign of being hurt. Cotto's nose started bleeding early and soon there was a cut over his eye. Blood was coming from his mouth and eventually the eye got worse. Margarito really busted him up.

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By: Christopher Roche

In an unbelievable display of will, Antonio Margarito has stopped previously unbeaten Miguel Cotto in the eleventh round.

As I predicted, Cotto was using his speed and fast hands throughout the bout, and he landed shot after shot on Margarito, but the tough Mexican warrior refused to be denied.

Margarito forced a bloodied Cotto to drop to a knee early in the eleventh. Cotto rose and took the eight count, but he was dropped to a knee again. Cotto's corner threw in the towel at 2:05 of the eleventh round, and referee Kenny Bayless waved off the bout.

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Super Bowl of Boxing kicks off tonight on PPV...Here is my prediction.

By: Christopher Roche

When people think of tonight's Antonio Margarito vs. Miguel Cotto super-bout, the word speed does not come to mind. However, tonight, speed will make all of the difference.

Margarito is somewhat of a plodder, who comes forward and throws hard shots. Margarito also thrives on intimidation, as he is one of the most avoided men in boxing.

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By: Christopher Roche

James "Buddy" McGirt, Jr. entered the upset friendly horse town of Saratoga, New York with one mission in mind: he wanted to put himself back on the map as a viable prospect. McGirt, Jr. accomplished his mission with flying colors, as he planted Raymond Joval twice in round three, on his way to a wide unanimous decision victory.

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Golden Boy's rising stars, twin sensations Carlos Ivan and Juan Carlos Velasquez remain undefeated as they maintain their quest of becoming world champions.

From the Morongo Resort and Casino on July 23, 2008

Carlos Ivan continued to shine as he demolished David Vasquez via 2nd round TKO. In the opening round, the Puerto Rican native imposed his strength as he pushed Vasquez back while landing nice left hooks to the head. Moving on to the second round, Carlos continued to apply pressure, landing a barrage of punches, ending the contest with a powerful right hand to the chin, forcing referee Raul Caiz stop the action at the 1:12 mark. Carlos improves to (8-0, 7 KO's)

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Tuesday night, Sept. 23 at Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City

NEW YORK CITY (July 25, 2008) – Bob Duffy’s “Ring Promotions” announced today that it has been hired to promote the inaugural “KnockOut Poverty” pro boxing show, featuring all African boxers, on Tuesday night, September 23 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

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HOLLYWOOD, FL, July 24 – Less than a month away from his pivotal bout against Jose Miguel Torres on the August 13th edition of ESPN2’s Wednesday Night Fights, unbeaten contender ‘Mean’ Joe Greene is primed for his bout and also ready for all comers in a new weight class - 154 pounds.

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(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – The 2008 Olympic Boxing Team took off for their long journey to Beijing, China, on Tuesday. The nine-member squad went through Team Processing at San Jose State University on Monday, receiving their Olympic Games outfitting as well as final team briefings from the United States Olympic Committee.

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By: Leszek Dowgier

Last Sunday, July 13th, was the birthday of a massive, yet largely forgotten, figure in the sport of boxing. Edward Patrick Walker was born on that date in 1903 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Better known as Mickey “The Toy Bulldog” Walker, he first stepped into the ring as a professional at the age of 16 with no amateur background to speak off. Though his debut ended in a no contest (due to official boxing decisions being outlawed in New Jersey at the time) it wouldn’t be long for the Toy Bulldog to get his first victory (and knockout), which would come a mere two weeks later.

After 16 fights in Elizabeth, Mickey ventured outside of his native city. However, his first fight outside of Elizabeth would also result in his second loss. Fighting in Philadelphia, Mickey faced Johnny Smith, a last minute replacement who was making his professional debut, but, he also outweighed Walker by 20 pounds. This would be something of a foreshadowing of Walker’s future career, as he would often be the smaller man by a considerable margin. However, unlike his fight with Smith, it would be Walker who would more often than not have his arm raised at the end of the contest.

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AMATEUR BOXING COMPETITION AT JESSE ALLEN PARK, SATURDAY, JULY 26, AT 4 P.M.

Regional boxers ages 12 and up will compete for trophies and "Dukes of Newark" title

Newark, NJ - July 24, 2008 - Mayor Cory A. Booker announced today that Newark residents can enjoy an afternoon of free amateur boxing at Jesse Allen Park on Saturday, July 26, watching regional boxers ages eight through adult, in a variety of weight classes, battle for trophies and prizes. The matches will run from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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Pound-4-Pound Presents
"Fistic Fireworks" July 31st
By: Bobby Breen

7/24/2008. Pound-4-Pound Promotions will present a card of professional boxing on Thursday July 31st at Schuetzen Park in North Bergen, NJ. Schuetzen Park is located at 3167 Kennedy Blvd. Pound-4-Pound Promotions, based out of Union City, NJ has several area boxers appearing on this card. All are local prospects that have had great successful amateur careers and is each quickly climbing the professional ranks.

Pound-4-Pound Promotions presented their first card back in February in Union City, NJ. In April Pound-4-Pound Promotions co-promoted a card with Top Rank at the Tropicana in Atlantic City, NJ. John Lynch, brother of Pat Lynch, Arturo Gatti’s former Manager is CEO of Pound-4-Pound Promotions. They have taken promoting local talent to a new level. This card in particular is an example of that.

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VERO BEACH, Florida (July 24, 2008) – Don’t expect to see middleweight prospect James McGirt, Jr. (18-1, 9 KOs) betting horses at The Spa, beautiful Saratoga Race Track, at least not until Saturday despite him spending several days this week in Saratoga Springs.

McGirt, coming off his first pro loss in April to Carlos DeLeon, Jr., broke camp Wednesday in Vero Beach (FL) and headed north to upstate New York strictly on a business trip to get his career back on the right track -- headlining tomorrow’s ESPN Friday Night Fights show in the 10-round main event against former IBO and WBU middleweight champion Raymond “Hallelujah” Joval (37-4, 16 KOs).

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July 23, 2008 — Justin Fortune, former Australian Heavyweight Boxer who fought Lennox Lewis for the World Title has opened a boxing gym in the heart of Hollywood. Fortune is well known for his strength and conditioning work-outs as well as previously working with superstars such as Manny Pacquaio, Israel Vasquez, Brian Villoria, Mike Tyson and James Toney to name a few. Fortune is now starting to build his own stable of fighters and would like to openly welcome others to his gym for sparring or conditioning.

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TOTOWA, NJ (July 22, 2008) – WBC/IBF #4 ranked jr. middleweight contender Joel Julio will headline an August 13, 2008, fight card from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, it was announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva. Julio will battle Nicaraguan veteran Jose Varela in a 10 round jr. middleweight contest. Both the Julio-Varela bout and the co-feature contest between “Mean” Joe Greene and Jose Miguel Torres will be broadcast live on ESPN2 “Friday Night Fights,” beginning at 9:00 pm ET.

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Union City, NJ (Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008) – Pound for Pound’s “Fistic Fireworks” show, which will be held at Schuetzen Park in North Bergen, NJ next Thursday evening, will not be featuring any amateur boxing matches as originally planned. “We encountered some logistical problems that were not able to be worked out and we are hopeful to bring pro/am fights to the boxing public in the very near future,” states John Lynch, President and CEO of Pound for Pound Promotions.

“Fistic Fireworks” will have an 8-bout fight card that is a must-see event. Though Pound for Pound’s production will not be displaying amateur talent, the newly formed promoting company is eager to showcase their young stable of boxers. Ticket prices for this event are: $100 ringside, $50 reserved and $35 for general admission. For ticket information, call 201-864-9566 or 866-924-2050.

LAS VEGAS (July 22, 2008) – Two-time World Boxing Association heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz (43-7-1, 29 KOs), rated No. 2 by the WBA, travels to Germany once again to fight the 7-0, 320-pound giant who took his title belt 2 ½ years ago, No. 1 contender Nikolai Valuev (48-1, 34 KOs), on August 30 in Berlin.

The WBA vacated the title due to an injury to Ruslan Chagaev, declared him “champion in recess” and ruled that the top two rated contenders had to fight for the title. Valuev’s co-promoter, Sauerland Event, won the Valuev-Ruiz II purse bid ($2,006,500 – 50/50 split between the two fighters; beating rival Universum by a mere $94,000) and the title fight will take place in the same arena they originally fought, Max Schmeling Halle, where Valuev won a controversial 12-round majority decision (116-114, 116-114, 114-114). The Valuev-Ruiz II winner will be obliged to fight Chagaev, if available, by June 26, 2009.

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To a Book Signing Event Celebrating the Release of…
Featuring Boxing Legend Emille Griffth and Author Ron Ross
Wednesday August 6, 2008
5:30PM-6:30PM
Lucille’s Grill at B.B. King Blues Club
237 West 42nd Street
New York, NY
(Books will be available for sale at Event)
Book Signing is open to the public and Precedes DBE Broadway Boxing downstairs at B.B. King Blues Club beginning at 7:00PM.
For tickets to Broadway Boxing, please call 212-947-2577

July 21, 2008
Hello fellow bloggers and blog readers,

No one asked me to write this addition but I found it therapeutic and I am hoping it has the same affect for you because if I ever needed therapy it would be now. But since I still can’t afford it, this will have to do (see it’s working already). I’m now of course back home and have been getting a lot of positive feedback of a lot of “atta boys” and we will get him next time (why people always say “we” usually don’t have the headaches or the gash over their eye or look as if we’ve been in a car accident)…lol. I do appreciate the support and pep talks. I just can’t feel them just yet.

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Mixed martial arts fans attending this Saturday’s terrific EliteXC fight card in Stockton, Calif., will have the opportunity to meet Kimbo Slice and Gina Carano when they participate in a pre-fight autograph signing just prior to the opening bell.

The undefeated EliteXC fighters, perhaps the two most popular and recognizable athletes in mixed martial arts, will sign autographs inside The Stockton Arena beginning when the doors open at 2:30 p.m. PT. They will sign until the first fight starts at 3:15.

Tickets for the most significant sporting event in the recent history of Stockton start at $35 and can be purchased at the Stockton Arena Box Office (Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.) and Saturday (noon-4 p.m.), by phone at (209) 373-1700 and (866) 373-7088 (toll free) or online at www.stocktontickets.com.

Three of Northern California's most talented and crowd-pleasing fighters will appear in Saturday's top fights.

Hard-hitting Scott "Hands of Steel" Smith (15-4, 1 NC) of Sacramento by way of Elk Grove, Calif., will challenge defending champion "Ruthless" Robbie Lawler (15-4, 1 NC) of Granite City, Ill., for the EliteXC middleweight title; San Francisco’s Jake Shields (20-4-1) faces Nick “The Goat’’ Thompson (36-9-1) of Minneapolis for the vacant EliteXC welterweight belt and local favorite and world class lightweight contender, Nick Diaz (17-7) of Stockton meets Thomas “Wildman’’ Denny (26-16) of Victorville. Calif.

The spectacular event is presented by Los Angeles-based ProElite, Inc.'s live fight division, EliteXC.

The popular junior middleweight James Moore, 15-1 (10 KOS), a native of County Wicklow, Ireland, who fights of Queens, New York, will face the

Arklow's James Moore returns on 8/6. (Photo: Raquel Gonzalez)

This will be Moore’s first fight since losing a disputed decision to Gabriel Rosado on June 4.

The show, which is being called “Hot Fights…Summer in the City,” is being co-promoted by DiBella Entertainment (DBE) and Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing. It will be televised as part of DiBella’s popular Broadway Boxing series.

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In First-Ever Unified Title Fight in MMA, Fedor Defeats Sylvia in 31 Seconds

ANAHEIM, Cali.—The first-ever unified and undisputed heavyweight champion in MMA history was crowned Saturday, as Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko dismantled Tim (The Maine-iac” Sylvia in just 31 seconds before a capacity crowd of nearly 14,000 fans at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The heavyweight title fight headlined “Affliction Banned,” which featured four of the top-10 heavyweights in the WAMMA rankings.

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Former World Rated Welterweight Contender from the 1950's, Joe Miceli passed away early yesterday evening. Joe fought 12 World Champions during his Professional career BUT never received a Title shot. He beat Ike Williams 2 out 3 times, Bud Smith twice, Virgil Akins, Johnny Saxton, fought a draw with Joey Giardello and lost a very close decision to Kid Gavilan.

He was a very active member of Ring 8, New York City’s chapter of the Veterans Boxing Association. Several years also they honored him as the UNCROWNED CHAMP presenting him with the BELT. In April of 1997, he was inducted into the SUFFOLK SPORTS HALL OF FAME.
He was also Inducted into the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame on November 14, 2002.

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Philly Fight-Night Recap

By: Jeff Miller, Ringside

It was hot and humid down in South Philly last night as Legendary Promoter Russell Peltz along with Joe Hand Promotions delivered another action-packed card, at the New Alhambra Arena.

In a battle of unbeaten featherweights North Philly’s Teon Kennedy 9-0 (5 KOs), knocked out Thomas Snow 10-1 (8 KOs) in the second round. Teon controlled the ring from the opening bell showing his blazing speed. Then in round 2 he let off a beautiful four-punch combo that put Snow down for the 10 count. Official time was 1:21.

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Emelianenko beats Sylvia in 31-seconds headlining “Affliction Banned”

ANAHEIM, California (July 19, 2008) – History was made tonight when Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko captured the inaugural WAMMA heavyweight title headlining “Affliction Banned,” the greatest line-up of mixed-martial-arts fights ever presented in one night, before an enthusiastic, capacity crowd of 13,989, including many Hollywood and sports celebrities at Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

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By: Tim Crowley

The Affliction Banned show coming up this Saturday night is aiming to be the biggest MMA card in the sport’s short history — and it just might do it. The 11-fight card is stacked with some of the most established and credentialed fighters in the sport. The diversity of the athletes is bringing international attention, over 250 media passes have been given out, and the event is being put on by the collaborative efforts of big organizations like Affliction clothing and M-1 Global (a European MMA organization). Donald Trump has even partnered with Affliction and is helping promote the event.

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THE NEW ALHAMBRA FOR FRIDAY JULY 18

Anthony Flores 131 - Ramon Guevara 136
Tommy Garcia 129.5 - Luis Esquilia 131.5
Dennis Hasson 164.5 - Roberto Irrizarry 164
Larry Robinson 183 - Somon Carr 190.5
Chuck Mussachio 173 - Richard Stewart 174.5
Teon Kennedy 121.5- Thomas Snow 122
Martinus Clay 150 - Shawn Purdy 151.5

Peltz Boxing Promotions in assoc. with Joe Hand Promotions

Thursday, July 17 2008
By: Christian Schmidt Popular
welterweight Oscar Diaz remains in critical condition University
Hospital in San Antonio after undergoing a three-hour operation to
relieve swelling on his brain. The surgery ended at 4AM. No further
information on Diaz' condition has been released. "Our thoughts and
prayers go out to Oscar, his family, and all of Oscar's fans and
friends in San Antonio," voiced promoter Joe DeGuardia, CEO of Star
Boxing. "This is very tragic, no one ever wants to see something like
that. Oscar is a tremendous fighter and more importantly a tremendous
person. It is hard to think about anything else right now other than
giving our full support to Oscar. We hope for the best, and ask
everyone to keep Oscar in their thoughts and hearts, as this is a very
tough time for him and his family," stated DeGuardia.

Diaz critical after fight
Welterweight Oscar Diaz reportly is undergoing emergency surgery early Thursday morning for bleeding on the brain. The brave fighter, who has been in so many wars during his career, was rushed to University Hospital in San Antonio, a level one trauma center, after collapsing between rounds late in the fight against Delvin Rodriguez during a nationally-televised fight. We hope and pray for his recovery.

*DBE Middleweight to face Raymond Joval on Pugnacious Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment Night of Fights*

NEW YORK (July 16, 2008) – DiBella Entertainment middleweight James “Buddy” McGirt Jr. (18-1, 9 KO’s) faces his next test next Friday night July 25 as he takes on talented, quick handed veteran, Raymond Joval (37-4, 16 KO’s). The fight will be televised on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights LIVE from The City Center in Saratoga Springs, New York.

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* “Hot Fights…Summer in the City” To Feature Will Rosinsky, Philip Jackson-Benson, and Ryan Kielczweski At B.B. King Blues Club Wednesday Night August 6*

NEW YORK (July 16, 2008) – DiBella Entertainment presents “Hot Fights…Summer in the City”, a special edition of their hit series “Broadway Boxing” Wednesday night August 6 live at B.B. King Blues Club (237 West 42nd Street) in the heart of Times Square.

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(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – USA Boxing and light flyweight Luis Yanez (Duncanville, Texas) have reached a settlement allowing Yanez to return to the United States Olympic Boxing Team. The agreement was reached following a unanimous decision by USA Boxing’s Judicial Committee to uphold his dismissal from the United States Olympic Team.

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* Vietnamese-born Featherweight on “Hot Fights…Summer in the City” At B.B. King Blues Club Wednesday Night August 6*

NEW YORK (July 15, 2008) – DiBella Entertainment presents “Hot Fights…Summer in the City”, a special edition of their hit series “Broadway Boxing” Wednesday night August 6 live at B.B. King Blues Club (237 West 42nd Street) in the heart of Times Square.

One of the highlights of the card will certainly be Vietnamese-born featherweight Dat “Dat Be Dat” Nguyen (12-1, 6 KO’s) who has dazzled fans at shows throughout his 4-year career. “I am very excited to be co-promoting Dat with Richie Cappiello,” said DiBella Entertainment head Lou DiBella. “He brings a ton of charisma coupled with great skill into the ring and I am happy to showcase his talents. We hope the Vietnamese community of New York can come out and support Dat at B.B. King’s on August 6.”

“I am happy to be fighting on DiBella Entertainment’s Broadway Boxing in the heart of New York City,” said Nguyen. “To become a star in the fight game, you need to show everyone how great you are and I am prepared to show everyone in New York what Dat Nguyen is all about. I hope the Vietnamese community can come out and support me!”

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2008 USA Olympic Boxing Team Visits NYC
By: Bobby Breen
7/14/2008. The 2008 USA Olympic Boxing Team was in New York last week. The team appeared at several media events designed to introduce the team to the public and allowing fans and press to get a glimpse of the team that will represent the USA in Beijing, China next month at the Summer Olympic Games. The team was hosted at the National Sports Museum in lower Manhattan Thursday evening July 10th. The Champion Boxers signed autographs and posters and posed for photos to a heavily boxing community crowd. Earlier in the day the team visited a Boys and Girls Club in Harlem and were featured on NBC’s “Today” show.

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Junior middleweight James Moore returns to the ring against Lloyd Christian Joseph in New York City’s Times Square on Wednesday, August 6.

In his first fight since losing a disputed decision to Gabriel Rosado on June 4, the enormously popular junior middleweight James Moore, 15-1 (10 KOS), a native of County Wicklow, Ireland, who fights of Queens, New York, will take on Lloyd Christian Joseph, 12-6-3 (5 KOS), in an 8 round bout on Wednesday, August 6, at B.B. King Blues Club in the heart of New York City’s Times Square.

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By: Jim Amato

Tough 1960's and 70's heavyweight Jerry Quarry has been almost immortalized these days. He was the heavyweight who came along at the wrong time. The Ali - Frazier era. Joe and Ali each beat Jerry twice, but Jerry had his share of big wins over top contenders. Floyd Patterson, Thad Spencer, Buster Mathis Sr., Mac Foster, Ron Lyle and Earnie Shavers all suffered defeat at the hands of Jerry. You could argue strongly that Quarry was among the four best heavyweights of his day. If four titles were available back then one may safely assume Jerry would have at least won a piece of one of them.

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By: Benny Henderson Jr. Doghouse Boxing
DoghouseBoxing.com

Saturday night at the Color Line Arena in Hamburg, Germany, the IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko 51-3 (45) continued his domination over the heavyweight division by taking out his mandatory challenger Tony Thompson 31-2 (19) in an eleven round less than stellar show.

The awkward style of the American challenger gave Klitschko a spot of trouble in the opening round of the bout, but by the second round Klitschko was able to land the right hand, but the only drama came by a clash of heads which had both fighters bleeding.

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By: Christopher Roche

Perhaps Tony "The Tiger" Thompson mustered up a little sugar from his frosted flakes, but he did not have enough to wrest the title away from "Dr. Steelhammer" Wladimir Klitschko.

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JULY 12 , 2008 THE COLOR LINE ARENA HAMBURG, GERMANY PRESENTED BY K2 PROMOTIONS IN ASSOCIATION WITH GOOSSEN TUTOR PROMOTIONS-HBO TELECAST is live at 4:30 p.m. ET/ 1:30 p.m. PT with replay that night at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Tony "THE TIGER" THOMPSON - 247 lbs
WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO - 242 lbs
Tony "THE TIGER" Thompson's July 12 battle for the WBO/IBF title challenge against the champion Wladimir Klitschko is Presented by Goossen Tutor Promotions, The HBO telecast on July 12 is live at 4:30 p.m. ET/ 1:30 p.m. PT with replay that night at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

In an eagerly awaited rematch, “Ruthless" Robbie Lawler of Granite City, Ill., by way of St. Louis, will defend the EliteXC middleweight title against Scott "Hands of Steel" Smith of Sacramento in the main event on the second primetime broadcast of CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS on Saturday, July 26, (9 p.m.-11 p.m. ET/PT).

In a second world title fight, Jake Shields of San Francisco and Nick “The Goat” Thompson of Minneapolis will collide for the vacant EliteXC 170-pound belt.

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Los Angeles, CA (July 10, 2008) – With less than one week to go before their long-awaited rematch and one “Last Chance” at another possible world heavyweight championship bout, James “Lights Out” Toney (70-6-3, 43 KOs) and Hasim “Rock” Rahman (45-6-3, 36 KOs) checked in with updates from their respective training camps where final preparations are being made for their July 16 showdown.

The scheduled 12-round NABO Heavyweight Championship Bout -- presented by Goossen Tutor Promotions and Don King Productions, in association with Top Rank, Inc. – will headline an FSN “Best Damn Fight Night” telecast (11 pm EST Live/8 pm PST) from the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, CA.

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July 19 PPV in Anaheim

SIGNAL HILL, California (July 9, 2008) – It’s only appropriate that the greatest show in mixed-martial-arts history, “Affliction Banned,” has already set an MMA worldwide media interest record for a single event. The star studded pay-per-view, featuring the WAMMA heavyweight championship fight between the most dominating, lethal MMA heavyweight of all-time, Russian M1 legend Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko (27-1), and former UFC® heavyweight champion Tim “The Maine-iac” Sylvia (24-4), will be broadcast live July19th from Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

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LOS ANGELES, July 9 – This Friday night, July 11th, Top Rank, in association with the International Brotherhood of Prizefighters, will turn up the heat on an already hot summer with a night of world-class boxing at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas, designed to produce some belated 4th of July fireworks.

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USS CUNNINGHAM PIZZA AT 57TH AND MASTERS IN WEST PHILLY, 8PM

PHILIDEPHIA, PA (July 8, 2008) IBF Cruiserweight World Champion Steve USS Cunningham will be an interested party this Friday night as he watches # 1 IBF Cruiserweight Mandatory Tomasz Adamek square off in the main event of ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights against Gary “THE PITBULL” Gomez from the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago.

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CARNEY "THE FIREMAN" BOWMAN
MAKES HOMETOWN DEBUT
SATURDAY, JULY 26 AT / THE VALENCIA BALLROOM / YORK, PA
Eric Nemo and Steve Weimer Added To Card

YORK, PA, July 8th - For the first time since making his professional
boxing debut four years ago, York's most explosive boxer Carney "The
Fireman" Bowman will be fighting in his hometown,
headlining a show at The Valencia on Saturday, July 26 when TKO Boxing
Promotions presents "The Battle At York." Doors will open at The
Valencia Ballroom, 142 N. George St in York, Pennsylvania at 6:30pm.,
with the first bout at 7:30pm. Ticket prices are $100, $75, $40, $35;
prices at the door are $5 more. For tickets go to www.tix.com or
www.tkoboxingpromotions.com,or call (800) 595-4849.

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Union City, NJ (July 8th, 2008) – Boxing will be coming back to Schuetzen Park in North Bergen, NJ on Thursday night July 31st. Pound for Pound Promotions will be presenting an exciting evening of fights that will include both amateur and professional bouts, aptly titled “Fistic Fireworks.”

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VERO BEACH, Florida (July 8, 2008) – Coming off of his first pro loss, James McGirt, Jr. (18-1, 9 KOs) very well could have settled on his next opponent being a confidence builder. However, instead of fighting somebody brought in to lose and make James look good, Team McGirt jumped at the opportunity to fight former IBO and WBU middleweight champion Raymond “Hallelujah” Joval (37-4, 16 KOs) in the 10-round main event on the July 25th ESPN Friday Night Fights show at Saratoga Springs, New York.

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JABB BOXING GYM 410 N. OAKLEY AVE. 2PM

CHICAGO, IL (July 7, 2008) #1 IBF Mandatory Cruiserweight and former WBC Light Heavyweight Champion Tomasz Adamek will hold a public workout on Tuesday, July 8th in Chicago as he returns to the city of his two greatest victories in his nine year career.

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(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – USA Boxing is pleased to announce a new alliance with Golden Boy Promotions, one of the leading boxing promotional companies in the world, under which USA Boxing and Golden Boy Promotions will collaborate on numerous marketing, media, broadcast and consulting efforts.

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By: "Super Fly" Aaron Dye and Damon "LatinBox" Gonzalez at ringside

TAMPA, FL – Another chapter of the ever popular "Fight Night at the Pavilion" presented by StarFight productions was added to the books in front of a capacity crowd at the quaint A La Carte Pavilion in Tampa, Florida. Fighters at different levels and different points in their careers put it all on the line, much to the delight of the fans attending the event.

The featured attraction was a grudge match between local rivals Carlos "El Rayo" Rivera (13-3-2, 4 KOs) and Carlos "Bam Bam" Diaz (9-13-4, 7 KOs). Things were said to get heated before the fight got underway in the dressing rooms with both fighters exchanging fierce words with each other.

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(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – The United States Olympic Boxing Team will make a final swing through New York City, July 10-12, before departing for Beijing on July 21. In addition to several media appearances, the Olympic Team will host a Meet and Greet open to the public on Thursday, July 10 at 6 p.m. at the National Sports Museum. The museum is located at 26 Broadway, NYC, NY.

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Cast off, rehabilitation begins, ready for Hatton in the Fall

NEW YORK CITY (July 7, 2008) – IBF junior welterweight champion Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi (25-1, 5 KOs) had a cast removed from his right hand last Tuesday and he has started rehabilitation.

Malignaggi underwent hand surgery May 28 to repair a fractured metacarpal bone of the middle finger on his right hand, suffered during his title-defense win by 12-round decision against Lovemore N’dou.

“I feel good about the whole situation,” Malignaggi said yesterday from his Brooklyn home. “Getting the cast off was the first step, now rehabilitation starts. There’s no pain or swelling of the hand. I’m moving forward, thanks to Dr. Margles, who has saved my career several times. I’m looking ahead to a big showdown in the fall. I’ll be ready to rock ‘n roll against Ricky Hatton.”

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Due to recent rumblings regarding MSG being a potential venue for a Sep 20th Roy Jones - Joe Calzaghe showdown and Dmitry Salita joining Jones’ Square Ring promotional company, Team Santana has instructed promoter Lou Dibella to reach out to Square Ring and make a Santana – Salita fight.
Santana – Salita is a fight people want to see and would no doubt be a commercial success.

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“Affliction Banned” PPV July 19 in Anaheim

SIGNAL HILL, California (July 7, 2008) – “Affliction Banned,” the greatest MMA show of all-time, will feature an all-star broadcast team for its July 19th pay-per-view event, featuring the WAMMA heavyweight championship fight between the most lethal MMA heavyweight of all-time, Russian M1 superstar legend Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko (27-1), and former UFC heavyweight champion Tim “The Maine-iac” Sylvia (24-4), live from Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

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(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – The United States Olympic Boxing Team will be holding their final open training session at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 11 at the legendary Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn, N.Y. The eight-member squad, which is ranked number two in the world, will make a final swing through New York, July 10-12, before departing for Beijing on July 21.

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CHICAGO, IL, (JULY 7, 2008) Tickets are now on sale for
HARD EIGHT, an outstanding evening of world class professional boxing, headlined by the Light Heavyweight IBF Title Eliminator clash between undefeated contender Tavoris Cloud and former world champion Julio Gonzalez set for Friday, August 8th at the Aragon Ballroom to be broadcast on ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights.

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By: Jim Amato

It is with grear sadness to report that former world's lightweight champion Mando Ramos has passed away. He was 59 years old. I was notified by his dear friend boxing historian David Martinez. Mr. Ramos was one of my early boxing favorites. May his soul rest in peace.

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English heavyweight champion John McDermott says the talk of Danny Williams getting a title shot against world champion Samuel Peter later this year is disrespectful.

McDermott is slated to challenge British champion Williams on Friday, July 18 at the Goresbrook Leisure Centre in Dagenham, England, and is furious at being considered a formality to be disposed of.