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02/27/08
Oscar de la Hoya Named a Finalist for the 2008 United States Olympic Committee Hall of Fame Class
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – Boxing legend and 1992 Olympic gold medalist Oscar de la Hoya has been named a finalist for the 2008 United States Olympic Committee Hall of Fame class. He is one of 18 finalists, and six winners will be chosen by Olympians and Paralympians, members of the Olympic family as well as an online vote by fans.
GoFightLive TO HOST 2ND "WORLD FIGHT NIGHT," THURSDAY, MARCH 6TH!
WEBCAST LIVE FROM THE GRAND BALLROOM AT THE MANHATTAN CENTER - IN NEW YORK CITY - ON www.GoFightLive.tv
New York, NY (February 28, 2008) - Go Fight Live is offering its second live boxing webcast of 2008, Thursday, March 6, starting at 8 PM (EST) on www.GoFightLive.tv
Bronx, NY - Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing presents yet another exciting night of boxing, March 6th at The Grand Ballroom at The Manhattan Center, and once again GoFightLive's "World Fight Night" will be there to cover all the action! The all-star card will present fight-fans with a rare opportunity to watch two of Star Boxing's more popular fighters, when "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis (17-2, 9 KO's), the Pride of Greece, collides with Dominican power-puncher, Harrison Cuello (15-5, 11 KO's), in a 140-pound contest for the vacant USBA Junior Welterweight Title. As an added attraction, fan-favorite Vinny Maddalone (28-4, 20 KO's) once again steps through the ropes, squaring off against tough Ohio veteran Jeff Yeoman (21-8, 8 KO's) in an 8-round heavyweight battle.
“Too Smooth” Godfrey heads to Germany
March 8th WBC Title Eliminator versus Kraj
PROVIDENCE (February 27, 2008) – Undefeated WBC No. 1 cruiserweight contender Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey (16-0, 9 KOs) broke his Hartford-based training camp on Tuesday and departed for Germany to acclimate himself for his March 8 WBC title elimination showdown against unbeaten No. 2 ranked Rudy Kraj (13-0, 10 KOs) in Krefeld.
Nate Campbell: ‘Juan Diaz Is Not a Demigod’
IBF No. 1-Ranked Lightweight Thinks Juan Diaz Can Be Defeated; Says He Will Teach Diaz ‘Things He Doesn’t Want to Know’
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—International Boxing Federation No. 1-ranked lightweight and mandatory challenger Nate “Galaxxy Warrior” Campbell is confident going into his match against undefeated unified lightweight world champion Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz on March 8 at Plaza de Torros in Cancun, Mexico.
CURTIS “SHOWTIME” STEVENS HEADS TO THE BALLROOM!
New York-Wednesday, February 27, 2008-For the first time since signing a multi-year deal with Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing, Curtis “Showtime” Stevens will step into the ring at the Manhattan Center on March 6. Stevens will appear as part of the action packed under card which features a USBA Junior Welterweight title fight between “Mighty” Mike Arnaoutis vs. Harrison Cuello. Also, featured in the co-main event is fan favorite New Yorker Vinny Maddalone battling veteran Jeff Yeoman in an 8 round Heavyweight match up. Sports website www.GoFightLive.TV will web cast the entire event online.
DAVID DIAZ ON COLLISION COURSE WITH MANNY PACQUIAO
Chicago, IL (February 27, 2008) Chicago based World Boxing Council Lightweight Champion David Diaz is busy preparing to battle Ramon Montano on Saturday, March 15th at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
Vinny Paz vs. Micky Ward
“Rumble at the River,” March 14 at Twin River Event Center, RI
PROVIDENCE (February 27, 2008) – Two popular blasts from the past, Vinny Paz and “Irish” Micky Ward, will be in opposite corners on March 14 as honorary captains of Team Italy and Team Ireland, respectively, for the Italian-Irish themed “Rumble at the River” pro boxing show at Twin River Events Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.
“Rumble at the River,” part of “The Budweiser Night at the Fights” series at Twin River, is promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc., in association with Twin River, Budweiser and Tournament of Contenders.
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