Brick City Boxing

(December 3, 2009) Guillermo Rigondeaux, one of the most decorated fighters in the history of the amateur boxing system, is headed to the only city big enough to house his considerable talent. Rigondeaux, it was announced today, will headline the December 16 edition of the DiBella Entertainment (“DBE”) Broadway Boxing Series from B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in the heart of Times Square in New York City.

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Newark, NJ – Darren Fallon of Philadelphia has stepped in to face unbeaten junior welterweight and former amateur star Jeremy “Hollywood” Bryan Friday night at Essex County College.

With a solid 12-4-1 professional ledger (six by way of kayo), Fallon has faced 2000 Olympian Dante Craig, welterweight contender Shamone Alvarez and Mexican power puncher Alejandro Velez. The battle tested Fallon, who is filling in for Richard Lee Hall, hones his craft at renowned Shulers Gym in Philadelphia and is Bryan’s most experienced foe to date.

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NEW YORK (NOVEMBER 30, 2009)—This Wednesday, Roy Jones Jr., one of the legends of boxing looks to win the IBO Cruiserweight title as he travels to Sydney, Australia to face the popular Aussie, Danny Green.
The action will take place at the Acer Arena in Sydney and the fight card will feature a big five fight undercard and will be broadcasted live on www.gofightlive.tv around the world beginning at 6pm local time in Sydney. (Sydney is sixteen hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time in the United States).

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ORANGE, November 30 – Unbeaten in 13 pro fights, junior welterweight prospect Mauricio Herrera has paid his dues and earned accolades from boxing insiders as having the potential to one day rule the division. On Friday, December 4th, Herrera will take the next step towards that goal when he faces his most formidable foe to date – former world champion Mike Anchondo – in the eight round co-main event of ShoBox: The New Generation at the Chumash Resort Casino in Santa Ynez, California live on Showtime at 11pm ET / PT (delayed for the West Coast)
In the main event, junior middleweight knockout artist Tyrone Brunson (20-0-1, 19 KOs) takes on Carson Jones (23-7-1, 14 KOs) in a ten round bout presented by Gary Shaw Productions. The Herrera vs Anchondo bout is presented by Thompson Boxing Promotions.

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FORMER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION BRIGGS RETURNS ON HUSTLER BOXING

Former WBO Heavyweight Champion, Shannon Briggs (48-5-1, 42KO) has just been added to Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing upcoming, "Hustler Boxing" card at the Manhattan Center this Thursday December 3rd. Briggs, who hails from nearby Brooklyn, will be returning from a two-year hiatus from the ring when he squares off against Marcus McGee (22-17, 11KO).

Briggs, who turns 38 the following day, will be looking to get back into the heavyweight contender picture, and hopefully set himself up for another world title opportunity somewhere in the near future.

"Shannon is looking to get back into title contention, and what better way to do it than with a good showing on our NYC Hustler Boxing show," stated Joe DeGuardia, CEO of Star Boxing. "We are very excited to be adding yet another big name to our premiere installment of "Hustler Boxing". Shannon has a nice following in New York, being from nearby Brooklyn, and we are looking forward to him being added to an already exceptional night of boxing."

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FREE TRIAL CLASS IN BELLEVILLE FACILITY ON MONDAY NOVEMBER 30TH AT 9PM (REGISTER BETWEEN 8:30 AND 9 PM) FOR INFORMATION CALL SHIELA DUNN AT 973-751-6999

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Head Coach, Danny Serratelli has worked diligently on creating a boxing program with Group Fitness Director, Shiela Dunn and Signature Fitness owner Alex Sicignano along with the staff. To date the program has been very successfull and is continuing to expand.

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“The Brawl In Brick City” Final Press Conference Quotes
Quotes from Essex County College, Newark, NJ

From Eddie Edmonds, Edmonds Promotions: “I am excited to bring boxing back to Newark and we’re going to have a great show. We have a number of talented young fighters from the area on the card. Make sure to have everyone come out on December 4. I promise you will get your moneys worth.”

Sal Alessi, Pound 4 Pound Promotions: “Pound 4 Pound is thrilled to work with Edmonds Promotions.” “This is something we have wanted to do for a long time and this is going to be an exciting card so make sure to come out.”

Jeremy Bryan (Unbeaten Junior Welterweight): “I can’t say anything about my opponent since he isn’t here but I’d like to thank Mr. Edmonds for making this possible and come December 4, I’ll be ready for my first 8 rounder. I am excited to put on a great show.”

Denis Douglin (Unbeaten Prospect /2008 National Golden Gloves Champion: “This is my first fight at 154 so its going to be a new experience but I am hungry and will be ready to go come next Friday.”

Jose Rosario (Trainer/Manager of Unbeaten Alex “Brick City Bullet” Perez: “Alex is in camp with Sergio Martinez right now (helping him prepare for his December HBO 5 fight with Paul Williams) so he will be in outstanding shape. We are looking forward to fighting in out hometown once again.”

Tickets: Available at Essex County College, Combat Gym or by calling 302-543-3705 or 973 297 1299.

By: Brad Marchetti, Doghouse Boxing

There is a cancerous problem today in the boxing world with too many inept boxers and trainers in the United States. The only semblance of actual skilled boxing I have seen as a member of the sports media is at the world-class level. Most local boxing cards are usually a crude version of the sweet science without much science behind it at all. While not every boxer can be a Sugar Ray Leonard, there are fundamentals that are not even being used by today's boxers. Most boxing fans are knowledgeable and have noticed the diminished skil level of today’s pugilist. The ability to get out of the way of a punch is rarely being taught properly nowadays. Even some of the more promising boxers end up getting permanently brain damaged when they step up in class against boxers that have real punching power.

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ON DECEMBER 5TH: Williams vs. Martinez

Two warriors go head to head when Paul "The Punisher" Williams, the Most Feared Fighter in the World steps into the ring against Sergio Maravilla Martinez.

PLUS: Mexican heavyweight contender Cris Arreola is back on HBO after his loss to Vitali Klitschko, ready to take on American Brian Minto.

HBO Full Boxing Schedule

PAUL WILLIAMS vs SERGIO MARTINEZ
37-1, 27 KO
44-1-2, 24 KO

CRIS ARREOLA vs BRIAN MINTO
27-1 | 24KOs
34-2-0 | 21KOs

DECEMBER 5, 2009 AT 9:30 PM ET/6:30 PM PT
LIVE ON HBO

Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ
12 Rd. Middleweight Bout

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HOLDS INAUGURAL THANKSGIVING TURKEY DRIVE

Last week, Providence, Rhode Island's favorite son, 2007 Amateur World Champion and 2008 U.S. Olympian, Demetrius Andrade (8-0, 6KO) (who is co-promoted by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and Banner Promotions) held his inaugural "Knock Out Hunger" turkey drive at the West End Community Center in downtown Providence. The event was a huge success, feeding hundreds of less fortunate families throughout the Providence area.

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WBC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD

It has been announced that HBO's World Championship Boxing will televise the upcoming bout between Star Boxing's undefeated heavyweight contender, Kevin "Kingpin" Johnson (22-0-1, 9KO) and Vitali Klitschko (38-2, 37KO) for the WBC Heavyweight Championship of the World on December 12th. In addition to Johnson vs. Klitschko, which will take place at the PostFinance Arena in Bern, Switzerland, HBO will also be airing Victor Ortiz vs. Antonio Diaz and the rematch between Juan Diaz and Paulie Malignaggi from the UIC Pavilion in Chicago on HBO's Boxing After Dark. The special duel site, triple header, will kick off at 10:15 PM with Oritz vs. Diaz, followed by Diaz vs. Malignaggi II. Immediately following Diaz vs. Malignaggi, HBO will air the WBC Title fight from Switzerland, tape delayed.

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Quotes from Essex County College, Newark, NJ

From Eddie Edmonds, Edmonds Promotions: “I am excited to bring boxing back to Newark and we’re going to have a great show. We have a number of talented young fighters from the area on the card. Make sure to have everyone come out on December 4. I promise you will get your moneys worth.”

Sal Alessi, Pound 4 Pound Promotions: “Pound 4 Pound is thrilled to work with Edmonds Promotions.” “This is something we have wanted to do for a long time and this is going to be an exciting card so make sure to come out.”

Jeremy Bryan (Unbeaten Junior Welterweight): “I can’t say anything about my opponent since he isn’t here but I’d like to thank Mr. Edmonds for making this possible and come December 4, I’ll be ready for my first 8 rounder. I am excited to put on a great show.”

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By: James Slater www.Eastsideboxing.com- Unbeaten former Olympian Andre Ward did far more than just win his opening fight in the hugely exciting "Super-Six" tournament last night in his hometown of Oakland, California; he also scored the first big upset of the tourney and he also restored American pride by becoming the first U.S fighter to have won a bout in the tourney.

Stopping the defending WBA 168-pound champion and one of the tourney's overall favourites in the mighty Mikkel Kessler, Ward must now be looked at, along with Germany's Arthur Abraham, as the leader of the talented group.

Certainly, and no disrespect to Jermain Taylor, Ward will be a pretty big favourite to win his next fight in the Show Time tourney, against the former middleweight king. Knocked out badly by Abraham in his "Super-Six" opener, Taylor made us wonder if he'd even carry on in the tourney. He is going to, though, and now he faces an uphill task of the highest order against the 21-0(13) 25-year-old.

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By: Brad Marchetti, Doghouse Boxing (Nov 21, 2009)

Tonight the Showtime super-six boxing series continues when Mikkel Kessler faces Andre Ward in a 12-round W.B.A super-middleweight title fight. Ward is a former gold-medalist that will be facing the toughest test of his career when he faces the imposing champion from Denmark. Ward has home-field advantage in this bout fighting in front of his hometown crowd of Oakland but he might not need it. The Andre Ward vs. Mikkel Kessler Odds have Kessler as a -220 favorite.

Analysis: Mikkel Kessler is a muscular boxer\puncher with excellent power, technique and stamina. Kessler has beaten a high level of competition and his only loss came in a close fight with former pound-4-pound fighter Joe Calzaghe. Kessler is a pressure fighter that works behind a fast and heavy left jab that is among the best in the business. Kessler can punch with both hands and has a straight-right that can separate men from their working brain cells. Kessler works the body effectively and wears opponents down with his pressure and physicality. Kessler is somewhat mechanical and can be hurt but has shown a solid punch resistance throughout his career. Kessler works behind a high-guard with his chin tucked to his chest making him a difficult target to tag cleanly. The Andre Ward vs. Mikkel Kessler Odds Over\Under is at 9.5 rounds with the OVER at -240.

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By: Jim Amato
Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik was forced to make a decision. Fight or lose his title...Despite his well documented medical problems he was forced to confront this situation. In boxing's bullshit politics it became a do or die call for Team Pavlik. Despite all the problems Kelly has endured they have made the decision to fight.

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European Boxers Taking Kessler; Americans Are Picking Ward
To Win Nov. 21 Group Stage 1 Match On SHOWTIME®

NEW YORK (Nov. 19, 2009) — The two Europeans boxers – victorious over their American opponents in the first round of the Super Six World Boxing Classic – are predicting Mikkel “Viking Warrior” Kessler will beat Andre “S.O.G.” Ward in the final Group Stage 1 matchup Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast).

The two Americans who suffered losses don’t see it that way and are for Ward. “I'm going with Ward,” said Andre Dirrell, after his Group Stage 1 defeat to Carl Froch in October. Dirrell, along with Froch, Arthur Abraham and Jermain Taylor, will be ringside Nov. 21 to catch all the action. “Ward has the ability to win,” continued Dirrell. “This is his biggest fight so he'll have to stick to his game plan but I'm going with him."

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Brick City's...Word on the Street

By: Danny Serratelli

Manny Pacquiao padded his legacy last night be soundly defeating a true welterweight and champion in Miguel Cotto. It was a brilliant performance to follow brilliant performances against Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton, however this was the most impressive of those three considering all other factors. Pacquiao has continued to improve his game through out his career, and trainer Freddie Roach has also earned his paycheck along the way. Pacquiao's ability to both take a punch and hurt people at welterweight, after turning professional at 106 pounds, and making his name in the lighter weight divisions is mind blowing to anyone who has been in the ring or knows boxing.

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By: John Novoselac at ringside, Doghouse Boxing (Nov 15, 2009) Photo © German Villasenor, Doghouse Boxing

Over 12 absolutely action packed rounds, Manny Pacquiao proved himself to be a force in the welterweight division with a 12th round TKO victory over Miguel Cotto.

Cotto came out fighting behind a stiff jab and disciplined approach, that included some nice body shots, and came out of the first round looking to be able to handle the Filipino fury.

However, the 2nd round saw Pacquaio's left hand fiding its target, and proved to be the harbinger of things to come as a war erupted. 45 seconds into the third round saw a Pacquiao straight left shot put Cotto down shockingly. Cotto appeared to shake it off and set some traps later in the round in the corners, with no real success as he ate counters for his trouble.

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LAS VEGAS (November 13, 2009) - Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto stepped onto the scales earlier today, weighing in at 144 lbs and 145 lbs respectively, in front of a full house and ruckus crowd of 6,500 fans, with 3,000 more watching in the MGM Grand lobby and Sports Book. Both fighters could not have been happier that the "weight" is over and the countdown is on with just over 24 hours to go before they meet in the ring for FIREPOWER: PACQUIAO VS COTTO. The championship bout takes placetomorrow, Saturday, November 14, at MGM Grand Garden Arena and will be produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View®, beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

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During the past three weeks, two Cruiserweight Champions have made news with impressive wins in the heavyweight division. Last Saturday in Germany, David Haye of England won the WBA Heavyweight title by defeating Russian giant Nikolai Valuev. Two weeks earlier, Ring Cruiserweight Champion Tomasz Adamek dethroned Polish Legend Andrew Golota in Lodz, Poland with a crushing 5th round TKO in a heavyweight fight that was billed as the “Polish Fight of the Century.”

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Moses Vered reporting:
Miguel Cotto 145
Manny Pacquiao 144

Yuri Foreman 154
Daniel Santos 154

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SHEA VS. SHIVERS
FOR INTERIM WBA SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Bronx's fan-favorite, "The Real Million Dollar Baby" Maureen Shea (13-2, 7KO) has been added to Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing upcoming, "Hustler Boxing" card Thursday December 3rd, at the Manhattan Center. Shea will square off against Jenna "Cowgirl" Shiver (9-4-1, 2KO) for the Interim WBA Female Super Bantamweight Championship of the World. The bout was made possible when Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin pulled out of his scheduled bout due to his appendix suddenly rupturing and having to be removed.
"THE REAL MILLION DOLLAR BABY" MAUREEN SHEA

The 28-year-old Shea is best known for serving as the lead sparring partner and mentor for Hillary Swank, as Swank prepared for her role in the Academy Award winning movie Million Dollar Baby.

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By Les Dowgier

Virtually every boxing fan who watched the highly entertaining August 22nd showdown between Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz, 35-2 (17 KOs), and Paulie “Magic Man” Malignaggi, 26-3 (5 KOs), was left with a bad taste in their mouth after a very questionable decision denied Malignaggi a victory which appeared to be rightfully his. Well it is now official; the rematch that most of the boxing world wished for (and Malignaggi so vocally and rightfully demanded) is set for Dec. 12th at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago.

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Athletes, Celebrities, Boxers and Writers Predict Who Will Win the
November 14 Showdown

LAS VEGAS (November 9, 2009) - BIG George Foreman leads the list of boxers, professional athletes, celebrities and the esteemed press core who all have opinions about the outcome of FIREPOWER: MANNY PACQUIAO and MIGUEL COTTO. The championship bout takes placeon Saturday November 14 at MGM Grand Garden Arena and will be produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View®, beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

In just five days the pound-for-pound king Pacquiao and three-time world champion Cotto meet in the ring in one of the most talked about match-ups in recent boxing history. Some of the most well-known fighters, celebrities, athletes and writers are abuzz with talk of Saturday's evenly matched battle.

From Foreman to P. Diddy, Trump to Hopkins, below please find the predictions of these famous personalities as they answer the question "Pacquiao vs. Cotto-Who will win and why?"

THE BOXERS ARE PICKIN'...

"I think there would have been a good opportunity for Pacquiao to win if he faced Cotto before he fought Clottey, but now Cotto is thinking defense. I think Cotto is going to pull out a decision, and now because of the terrible beating he took against Margarito, he knows he can't get into a knockdown drag out brawl. He's going to be smarter, and I think Cotto wins in a 12 round decision.

"Pacquiao has been riding high and has beaten some of the best in the world. And it leaves you kind of complacent when you're winning. And even if you don't want it to, sometimes you can't get up for a big fight. And that's a plus for Cotto.

I think it's an excellent fight. But when you're riding high you think you're going to walk through your opponent. You get overconfident. People in your camp tell you you're going to win. And you have your spies in camp, telling you about the other guy. When I faced Ali, Frazier and Norton both had beaten Ali, and I had knocked them out pretty easily. So when I faced Ali, I had that confidence, and you think I surely can beat this guy. So I know the feeling, and I think that will happen to Pacquiao."
- George Foreman, Former Two-Time Heavyweight World Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist, and Entrepreneur.

"I pick Manny Pacquiao by knockout. I think he will knock him out in 7 or 8. Manny just has too much for Cotto."
- Mike Tyson, Former Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World

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On Wednesday November 4th, Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and Larry Flynt's Hustler Club-NYC held a press conference at Manhattan's famous Il Postino Ristorante to announce their new promotional alliance to produce a new series of star-studded boxing events throughout the NYC area.

On Wednesday November 4th, Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and Larry Flynt's Hustler Club-NYC held a press conference at Manhattan's famous Il Postino Ristorante to announce their new promotional alliance to produce a new series of star-studded boxing events throughout the NYC area.
Joe DeGuardia, CEO and founder of Star Boxing was the first to address the media, thanking everyone for coming and showing their support for the upcoming event.

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Los Angeles, CA (November 5)-On the heels of his first primetime television appearance on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live and his recognition as a 2009 Gusi Peace Prize laureate, boxing phenom Manny Pacquiao now finds himself on the cover of TIME Magazine Asia edition (see below) as part of a five page feature story on the boxing Champion that will be included in all editions (global and US market) of the magazine hitting newsstands this weekend.

With the population of Asia being the largest in the world, Pacquiao is overwhelmed with the idea of so many people seeing his face on the cover of such a prestigious magazine.

"I absolutely had no idea that when I started my career in boxing, to provide a better life for myself and my family, that I would now be where I am today and on the cover of TIME Magazine," said Pacquiao. "A fighter's dream is to win a world title and gain financial stability. But what is happening to me now is the most humbling experience of my life. It is a great honor for me to be the face of my people and to let everyone know we are a small but mighty country. I have great pride for all of the Filipinos living throughout the world and it is these people that I fight for each and every time I step into the ring."

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MIGUEL COTTO'S PUERTO RICAN ROOTS YIELD HIGH RESULTS FOR PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES AND CELEBRITIES

LAS VEGAS (November 5, 2009) - Jennifer Lopez ...Carlos Beltran ... Roberto Clemente. . .it takes longer to escape a New York City traffic jam than to drive the length of Puerto Rico, which measures only 100 miles by 35 miles. . . Benicio Del Toro... Reggie Jackson...Chi Chi Rodriguez. . .the population of Puerto Rico is about 3.9-million. That means the entire Commonwealth has fewer residents than at least a dozen metropolitan areas in the USA. . .Marc Antony... Carmelo Anthony ... Freddie Prinze Sr. . .yet the number of sports and entertainment stars and superstars produced by this island is overwhelming.

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NUREMBERG, Germany (Nov. 5, 2009) – The most interested spectator Saturday in Versicherung Arena for the WBA heavyweight title fight between defending Nikolai “The Russian Giant” Valuev and challenger David “The Haymaker” Haye will be former 2-time WBA title-holder John “The Quietman” Ruiz.

Ruiz (43-8-1, 29 KOs), the WBA top contender, agreed with the promoters for Valuev and Haye to “step aside” as the WBA “Official Challenger." By defeating ex-IBU champion Adnan “Aachen Assassin” Serin (19-10-1, 7 KOs) in Saturday’s 10-round co-feature on the “David vs. Goliath” Pay-Per-View event, he is guaranteed a title bout against the Valuev-Haye winner by the end of May, 2010.

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David vs. Goliath” PPV card live from Germany

HOBOKEN, N.J. (Nov. 3, 2009) – A brash, confident David “The Haymaker” Haye is going for a knockout Saturday against 2-time and reigning World Boxing Association heavyweight champion Nikolai “The Russian Giant” Valuev in their 12-round title fight headlining the “David vs. Goliath” Pay-Per-View event being shown in North American live from Nuremberg, Germany.

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As some of you know the boxing world has lost one of it's GREATEST, Lou Filippo passed away Monday November 2nd. Lou was a dedicated man in the world of boxing, in addition to volenteering his time to special causes for those in need. He will be missed by those who love the sport of boxing as he did.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers any donations please be made to the City of Hope. Lou dedicated his life to the Fight for Life which was founded by the City of Hope, your donations to them will be honored and greatly appreciated.

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In the Name of Christ!
www.Fighters-of-Faith.com

From 1983 to 1989 Rick Ray Taylor was a multi-time State and Regional Golden Gloves and Junior Olympic Champion in the South. His efforts earned him a boxing scholarship to Northern Michigan University in 1989. At the university he would win the Wisconsin State & Milwaukee Regional Golden Gloves titles in 1990 along with the Michigan ABF championship. In 1991 he won the Wisconsin and Milwaukee GG Championships again and in '92 Ricky traveled back home to capture the Mississippi/Louisiana ABF Championship. His last fight would be in Mobile, Alabama in 1993.

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Chazz Witherspoon, Victor Vasquez, Tony Ferrante and Tommie Speller vs. Jameel Wilson headline a big night of boxing at the Arena

PHILADELPHIA (OCTOBER 30, 2009)—It will be a sensational night of boxing on Friday night December 11th as Greg Robinson’s Power Productions Boxing Ringside presents a night of boxing featuring some of the best local talent in the area that will be headlined by local return of one of the top heavyweights in the world in Chazz Witherspoon.

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FRIDAY DECEMBER 11 AT THE COLISEO de PUERTO RICO IN SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO
LIVE ON PAY-PER-VIEW

October 30, 2009 (San Juan, Puerto Rico). . . It's "BACK TO BUSINESS" for future Hall of Fame fighter Winky Wright (51-5-1/25 KOs) as he takes on Grady "Bad Boy" Brewer (26-11-15KOs) in a middleweight main event of an exciting fight card which will take place on Friday December 11 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico and live on Pay-Per-View. The fight was officially announced this week at a press conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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Nov. 7 “David vs. Goliath” PPV card live from Germany

HOBOKEN, N.J. (October 28, 2009) – Three-time world cruiserweight champion David “The Haymaker” Haye is excited that his “David vs. Goliath” title fight Nov. 7 against World Boxing Association heavyweight champion Nikolai “The Russian Giant” Valuev is being broadcast in North America live on Pay-Per-View from Nuremberg, Germany.

Valuev-Haye is promoted by Wilfried Sauerland’s Sauerland Event and its Managing Director, Christian Meyer, in association with Don King Productions. 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, DIRECTV, TVN, DISH Network, Viewer’s Choice, Shaw PPV and Bell TV for a suggested retail price of only $24.95. A replay will be shown that same night at 9 PM/ET, 6 PM/PT.

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By: Ted Sares
He [Valuev} can take a shot better than anyone that I've fought. --David Haye

What kind of example is he [Haye] setting for kids? It's embarrassing and I cannot accept it. --Wlad Klitschko

…I will defend my title and calm Haye down. --Nikolay Valuev

The Haymaker - David Haye, a.k.a “The Haymaker,” is brash, cocky, and an incessant trash talker (he called Valuev "a big hairy freak," "a circus act" and also said the champion "stinks."). He fights with an explosive style and sledgehammer power, and possess a physique that Jeff Lacey would covet. As well, he is a legitimate knock out artist with 21 stoppages in his 22 fights. His only loss came against Carl “The Cat” Thompson in a closet classic fought back in 2004, but that was then and this is now..

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Tomasz Adamek knocked out Andrew Golota in a 5 round fight that proved Adamek has what it takes to be a top contender in the heavyweight arena. Here’s what was said at the post fight interviews.

From Tomasz Adamek:
“I will never forget this moment, fighting in front of almost 17 thousand Polish fans against a Polish legend that went through many great battles. It was a meaningful night for me.”

“By beating Andrew Golota I made a statement about my power. I wanted to show how good I can be as a heavyweight. I got hit couple of times pretty hard, but I was never in danger. Looks like my iron chin will work for me in a higher weight class also.”

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By: Jim Genia (Oct 25, 2009) DoghouseBoxing

UFC light-heavyweight champ Lyoto Machida successfully defended his belt against Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 104 last night, but only in the eyes of the judges. After five rounds of patient back-and-forth exchanges, which saw Machida absorb a plethora of punishing kicks to the body and legs, ringside officials unanimously saw the champ ahead three rounds to two – a decision that surprised Machida and Shogun both and elicited a chorus of boos from the 16,000 fans packed into the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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By Les Dowgier

Tomasz Adamek is now 1-0 in the heavyweight division after overwhelming and outclassing countryman Andrzej Golota over five one sided rounds.

In a filled Atlas Arena in Lodz, Poland, both fighters came into the ring looking relaxed but focused and ready to go. After a rather underwhelming undercard, the capacity crowd (which was said to be mainly pro-Golota) was brimming with excitement as the bell sounded to begin the first round. However, the pro-Golota crowd would have little to cheer from that point on.

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By Les Dowgier

Tomorrow night in the Atlas Arena in Lodz, Poland, undisputed Cruiserweight Champion, Tomasz “Goral” Adamek, 38-1 (26 KOs) will square off against former top heavyweight contender, and fellow countryman, Andzej Golota 41-7-1 (33 KOs). After all the talk and speculation (and denials from Kathy Duva that this fight was happening), this battle between Poland’s finest and most famous boxers is finally here.

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Tomasz Adamek’s promoter, Kathy Duva, CEO Main Events, commented about Adamek testing the heavyweight waters in his upcoming fight against Andrew Golota on October 24 in Lodz, Poland.

“Tomasz is the Ring Belt Cruiserweight Champion, he holds something very valuable and he is not going to give it away. He doesn’t have to make any decisions right now. Tomasz is very comfortable at both weights; it’s a win-win situation. We want to keep all our options open.”

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VERO BEACH, Fla. (October 22, 2009) – At the tender age of 26, super middleweight James McGirt Jr. already finds himself at the crossroads of his professional boxing career, but is still prepared to make a strong run at becoming the first son of a world champion father/head trainer (James “Buddy” McGirt) to also capture a major world title.

“We’re going to make history together,” McGirt recently said between training sessions at his father’s well-known gym in Vero Beach. “Everything is cool. I’m definitely the new James -- more serious about boxing and willing to work even harder, in and out of the gym. I have only one more chance. I have to do what I need to do in order to be world champion.”

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On Wednesday night at the Hilton Rye Town Hotel in Rye Brook, NY, Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing presented an exciting five bout card before a near capacity crowd.

Headlining the show was former number one light heavyweight contender, and Westchester County native, David Telesco, taking on former two-time super middleweight champion, Bryon Mitchell, in a match-up of two explosive punchers.

Both fighters came out in the first looking to measure each other with their jabs, and find the range to land their power shots.

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YONKERS, N.Y. (October 16, 2009) – No trick or treatin’, ghosts, ghouls or vampires -- just a night of exciting, competitive pro boxing on tap Halloween Eve (Oct. 30) at the Yonkers Armory.

“Halloween Havoc,” featuring some of New York’s most promising prospects, is being presented by O’Shea Brothers Boxing Promotions.

“We’re bringing old-school boxing back to the fans,” promoter Brian O’Shea said. “We’re showcasing a lot of young, talented fighters on this card. We have real fighters, not guys fighting easy, hand-picked opponents.”

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On Wednesday October 21st, Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing presents its second installment of Rumble at the Hilton Rye Town at the Hilton Rye Town Hotel in Rye Brook, NY. Headlining the card will be former number one light heavyweight contender David Telesco (30-6-1, 25KO) taking on former two- time world champion Byron Mitchell (27-5-1, 20KO).

In addition to the main event, there will be five exciting undercard bouts, featuring two former armed forces representatives and also including three undefeated prospects.

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Glen Johnson Gears up for Chad Dawson
By: Rob Tierney

Throughout his entire career, Glen Johnson has been upsetting Boxing's balance of power. Whether he's upending a promoter's plans for a megafight between more marketable opponents or painting blemishes on a rising upstarts career, the "Road Warrior" is notorious for playing the role of the spoiler. On November 7th, Johnson faces judgement day once more in front of what he hopes will be an unbiased jury in Hartford, CT.

On October 14th, I was afforded an opportunity to pick Glen's brain about next month's return bout with Chad Dawson. Here is what the former IBF champion had to say about his upcoming fight.

RT: Good Afternoon Glen. How have things been?

GJ: Very Good! Thank you.

RT: Your rematch with Chad Dawson is less than one month away. How has your preparation been coming along for this fight?

GJ: The prep has been great. I feel good. Training for the fight is just about complete and we are ready to cruise into Connecticut.

RT: How do you feel physically? For instance, how would you compare your current condition to your physical state prior to previous fights?

GJ: Mostly I feel great. In fact, I probably feel better now than I have before any of my previous fights. I'm thankful for the opportunity and I am looking forward to next month.

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NEW YORK GIANTS STAR RUNNING BACK BRANDON JACOBS AND COLORADO ROCKIES PITCHER JASON MARQUIS JOIN TEDDY ATLAS AT 13TH ANNUAL DR. THEODORE A. ATLAS FOUNDATION DINNER THURSDAY NIGHT, NOVEMBER 19, AT HILTON GARDEN INN ON STATEN ISLAND

New York, October 12—Boxing trainer and ESPN2 Friday Night Fights analyst Teddy Atlas continues to fight the good fight. In his undying efforts to improve the quality of life for those in need in memory of his Good Samaritan father, every year he enlists the support of sports and entertainment celebrities to attend the annual Dr. Theodore A. Atlas Foundation Dinner. One of the most looked-forward-to galas on the Autumn New York banquet circuit, this year’s 13th annual benefit is set for Thursday night, November 19, once again at the Hilton Garden Inn on Staten Island. Two headliners – New York Giants star running back Brandon Jacobs and Colorado Rockies standout right handed hurler and New York product Jason Marquis – will be on hand to support the cause.

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Tomasz Adamek

“Right now I weigh 215. That is a very comfortable weight for me, very natural. I feel very good, in great shape.”

“I can fight either cruiserweight or heavyweight. My natural weight is 215, so if more heavyweight fights can be made that would be good. We do not see any good cruiserweight proposals being made. Maybe next year at the same time I can have a fight with the Klitschkos. It is my dream to be a champion in this category. In the heavyweight division whoever is smarter and faster can win. I am not afraid of anybody.”

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Former Philadelphia Golden Glove Champion Thomas "Cornflake" LaManna will make his professional boxing debut December 05, 2009 at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ, on the HBO televised WBC and WBO World championship title fight between Kelly Pavlik and Paul Williams.

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Saturday, October 10th - Ibn-Ali - Newark
699 Springfield Ave., Newark - Weigh-In at 1 PM, Boxing at 3 PM

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125 Sub-Novice: (6)
01 - Nicholas Vagues – Elizabeth Rec. vs. Jose Concepcion - Joe Grier BA
02 - Michael Maldonado – Virgil Hill All-N-Conditioning vs. Benjamin Ruiz – Aspira BC

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The always exciting junior middleweight prospect, Pawel “The Raging Bull” Wolak (24-1,16KO’s) is prepared to wage war on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City against Carlos Nascimento (24-1, 20KO’s). The biggest of Wolak’s career will be televised live on the loaded Pay-Per-View card featuring Juan Manuel Lopez versus Rogers Mtagawa. Brick City Boxing had the opportunity to go one on one with “Raging Bull” as he prepared for the biggest fight of his career.

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Boxing legends confirm attendance
New voting categories announced
Pryor and Fenech to captain US and World teams
Fight card starts to take shape
Event-only ticket packages launched

LAS VEGAS (October 6, 2009) -- The climax of the World’s Greatest Ever Boxer campaign will take place December 11-13 at the Paris, Las Vegas Casino Resort. The winners of the global vote for the World’s Greatest Ever Boxers will be announced Sunday, Dec. 13 at an Awards Night. A fight night themed, USA vs. The World, promoted by Seminole Warriors Boxing, will take place Saturday, Dec. 12.

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“Around The Ring”

By: Bobby Breen

Oct. 6th 2009. The New Jersey Diamond Gloves begin this weekend with a show scheduled for 3pm at the Salvation Army at 699 Springfield Ave. Newark, NJ. This show is hosted by the IBN Ali Boxing Club of Newark, NJ.

Started in 1933, this boxing tournament used to be attended by huge numbers of boxing fans in the thousands during the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s. Some of the greatest names in boxing and sports and entertainment would attend including; Sugar Ray Robinson, Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano, Jake LaMotta, Rocky Graziano, Jack Dempsey, Gene Tunney, James Braddock, Benny Leonard, and Barney Ross to watch and even guest referee. Yankee great Joe Dimaggio, TV stars and comedians Abbott and Costello (of which the boxing gym Lou Costello Boxing Club was named) and George Raft movie star would also attend.

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Whether in Oklahoma or Rhode Island, it was a clean sweep for DiBella Entertainment (“DBE”) this past weekend as one of the best super middleweights in the world, and five of the best young prospects in all of boxing, scored impressive wins in their quests to reach the world championship level.

The winnings ways started on Friday night at the First Council Casino in Newkirk, Oklahoma where DBE presented a televised triple header on Showtime’s ShoBox series. In the main event, WBC #6, WBO #9, IBF #11, WBA #12 ranked super middleweight Allan Green (29-1, 20 KOs) won a dominant unanimous over late replacement, Tarvis Simms(25-1-1, 11 KOs). Green was originally scheduled to face rugged, power puncher Victor Oganov (26-2, 26 KOs) as he waits for an opportunity to enter Showtime’s Super Six: World Boxing Classic tournament. Instead, in Simms he faced a slick boxer who changed stances several times throughout the course of the contest. Nevertheless, Green proved he could adapt to any style by winning nearly every round.

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On Saturday at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island, the 2007 U.S. Amateur Champion, and 2008 U.S. Olympian, Demetrius Andrade improved his record to (8-0, 6KO) by beating previously unbeaten Chris Chatman (4-1, 2KO) in front of his hometown fans. The bout was promoted by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and Banner Promotions in association with Jimmy Burchfield's Classic Entertainment and Sports.

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LINCOLN, R.I. – Hot prospect Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez (12-0, 8 KOs) nearly pitched a shutout today, defeating battle-tested Darnell Boone by a unanimous 8-round decision in the main event on the “Saturday Afternoon Special” card at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

“Saturday Afternoon Special” was presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), in association with Star Boxing, Banner Promotions and DiBella Entertainment.

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Will Distribute more than 70 hours of mixed martial arts programming

LOS ANGELES, October 5, 2009 – Shine International has signed a global distribution deal with STRIKEFORCE, one of the world’s leading mixed martial arts (MMA) promotions, to sell its entire library of television programming, including more than 70 hours of content, to international markets.

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PHILADELPHIA -Ran Nakash to another step towards fighting for a world title as he scored a tough unanimous decision over Gary Gomez in an eight cruiserweight bout that highlighted the sixth annual Cancer Awareness night at The Legendary Blue Horizon this past Friday night.
For Cancer Awareness night, Blue Horizon Boxing Inc. had Cancer groups from the area handing out information about the dreaded disease and honored oncologist, Dr. Edith Mitchell.

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By: German Villasenor, DoghouseBoxing

Hard hitting Super Middleweight Allan Green (29-1, 20KOs) won a majority decision over Tarvis Simms (25-1-1, 11KOs) who came in to the bout on a six day notice on the showbox televised main event at the First Council Casino in Newkirk, Oklahoma.

After a mostly a lack luster fight through the first three rounds, the action picked up at the end of the fourth, as the experimented Simms would get caught a few times, with a body shot and a couple of chin checkers at the end of the round.

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By: Brad Marchetti, Doghouse Boxing (Oct 2, 2009)
(Editors Note* Brickcityboxing is picking Paterson, New Jersey's Henry Crawford to win a unanimous decision)

An intriguing 10-round Welterweight fight between two promising young prospects will go down tonight on Showtime when Antwone Smith takes on Henry Crawford at 11 PM ET. Smith, 16-1, 8 KO’s, is coming off an impressive decision win over former contender Richard Gutierrez and has been instilled as a 7-5 boxing betting favorite over Crawford. Henry Crawford, 22-0-1, 9 KO’s, is muscle-bound 28-year old that will be facing the stiffest test of his career in Smith. The Antwone Smith vs. Henry Crawford betting line is Smith-160.

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Samad Haq and "The Reason Why" will be performing at the Priority Jazz Club in "The Brick City" Newark, New Jersey on Saturday, October 3rd. The show is sure to sell out, but tickets can sill be purchased for $20.00 or $25.00 at the door. Seating 6:30 pm, Show 7:30 pm. The Priority Jazz Club is located at 233 West Market Street. Samad Haq NEVER disappoints.

On Friday October 2nd, Star Boxing's undefeated super middleweight contender "Marvelous" Tarvis Simms (25-0-1, 11KO) enters hostile territory when he takes on top rated Allan Green (28-1, 20KO) at the First Council Casino in Newkirk, Oklahoma. The bout is scheduled for ten rounds in the super middleweight division and will be shown live as the main event on that evening's Showtime's Showbox: The Next Generation.

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IBF Bantamweight World Champion Joseph King Kong Agbeko will Defend His Crown Against No. 1-Ranked Mandatory Challenger Yohnny ‘El Colombiano’ Perez At the First Boxing Event Ever Staged at Treasure Island in Las Vegas

WBC USNBC International Titleholder Ray ‘The Rainman’ Austin Risks Championship Against Former Top-Ranked Heavyweight DaVarryl ‘Touch of Sleep’ Williamson

King: ‘Let’s Go on a Treasure Hunt; You Can Find Your Treasure at the T.I.’
LAS VEGAS—Dominating International Boxing Federation bantamweight champion Joseph King Kong Agbeko will face undefeated, No. 1-Ranked mandatory challenger Yohnny “El Colombiano” Perez on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31, in the first boxing match at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

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By: Moses Vered

This Wednesday Joe Deguardia’s Star Boxing showcased another successful night of boxing as they presented their second installment of “VIP Boxing”. The elegant Russo’s On the Bay Catering hall in Howard Beach, Queens again hosted the event. All Guests were treated to an open bar and a delcious 4-course dinner.

2004 Olympian Devin Vargas made a successful return to action as he outpointed a very game Terrell “Baby Bull” Nelson (8-9, 5 KOs). Vargas worked well on the outside as he kept the hard charging Nelson at bay for much of the first round. As the fight went into the middle rounds, Vargas (18-1, 7 KOs) found success countering Nelson from the outside as well as throwing effective hooks to the head and body when the fight transitioned to close quarters.

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This Friday, undefeated, welterweight, Henry Crawford (22-0-1, 9 KO’s) intends to make a positive impression on the boxing world as he fights on ShoBox: The New Generation, in Red Rock, Oklahoma. He will be featured in what has been termed a meaningful 10-round fight against Miami’s highly touted, Antwone Smith (16-1. 8 KO’s).

Not one to typically blow his own horn, the modest Crawford considers this fight an important stepping stone, “It is time to show everyone what Henry Crawford is all about. I’m being given the opportunity to box in a significant fight on ShoBox. This is important to me. I am not going to waste this chance to gain exposure. It’s my dream to win a title; this will help me get there. I’m ready.”

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On September 30th Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing will present its second installment of VIP Boxing at the beautiful Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, NY. Headlining the show will be Star Boxing's heavyweight prospect, the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Captain, "Devastatin" Devin Vargas (17-1, 7KO) taking on Terrell "Baby Bull" Nelson (8-8, 5KO) in an eight round heavyweight attraction.

ROBERTO BENITEZ

Fighting on the undercard in one of the co- feature bouts of the evening will be Star Boxing's highly touted super bantamweight prospect Roberto Benitez (5-0, 3KO). Benitez is scheduled to face off against Angel Paneto (4-5-2, 2KO). The bout is scheduled for six rounds in the super bantamweight divison.

The 28-year-old Brooklyn native Benitez had a decorated amateur career which included winning ten National championships, two of which were National Golden Gloves Titles, and 4 National Everlast Boxing Championships (more than any amateur boxer in history). He also won two Olympic trials, (alternate to the 2000 U.S. Olympic Team and a team member with Vargas on the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team).

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By: Gabriel Montoya, MaxBoxing (Sept 27, 2009) Article provided by MaxBoxing

The crowd was on fire inside the Staples Center for the WBC heavyweight bout between titleholder Vitali Klitschko (38-2 with 37 KOs) and Cris “The Nightmare” Arreola (27-1 with 24 KOs) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. The stars were in abundance as Kobe Bryant, Russell Simmons, Leo DiCaprio, Mike Tyson, Pete Rose, Sly Stallone and a host of others gathered to see the biggest heavyweight fight to hit Staples since Lennox Lewis took on Vitali in his final fight.

Arreola entered to some angry sounding hip-hop as the crowd erupted to cheer on their hometown hero. He looked relaxed and ready in silver and black velvet. Vitali entered next to AC/DC’s “Hells Bells” and the crowd gave him a spirited welcome with a smattering of boos.

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Compiled By Dave Wilcox
This Saturday night at Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles, history can be made if Riverside, California’s own Chris “The Nightmare” Arreola can pull the upset of a lifetime and snatch the WBC Heavyweight belt from defending champion, Vitali “Dr. Ironfist” Klitschko. The eldest Klitschko is a heavy favorite in this one, and deservedly so. Arreola has shown the propensity to come into fights overweight and if he does it this time, the always in condition “Dr Ironfist” will make him sorry he did.

I personally saw Chris Arreola up close and personal ringside while covering the August 1st bout between Timothy Bradley vs. Nate Campbell for www.talkinboxing.comand believe me, he was horrendously out of shape.. All reports this week during the local workouts and at media events have Arreola in great shape. There is always a first time for everything I suppose, but I have my doubts. We will see Saturday night when the robe comes off.

As for “Dr Ironfist”, he is as cool as they come and we know what kind of shape he will be in for this bout. Whatever does transpire Saturday Night, I’m sure it will be exciting and that in itself is good news for the heavyweight division.

Let’s see what the team from “Talkin Boxing with Billy C” has to say about this one.

Danny Serratelli- It doesn't seem like anyone thinks its possible, but Arreola can punch. The kid loves to fight and he isn't totally one dimensional. He knows how to fight and he has a good amateur backround. He hasn't fought the big step up yet and he was on the deck recently, but he did his job and got the knockouts. Vitali will try to dominate like his brother does and Lennox did for years by dominating in a tactical matchup, but if Arreloa is in shape and he can make it into a REAL FIGHT he stops Vitali.

Amy Green-Woman’s Boxing Report In all of his 27 bouts, Arreola has never faced even a fighter remotely resembling the caliber of Vitali. If it were Vlad, I'd give him a better chance but with Vitali? No way. Vitali doesn't play well with others and the weapons he brings to the game- strength, precision, conditioning and focus are more than Arreola has in his bag of tricks. Vitali KO's Arreola in less than eight.

Emily Harney- The “Queen of Boxing” I am taking Klitschko by KO. Thank you.

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By: Coyote Duran

www.Convictedartistmagazine.com

If you’ve seen any of the “A Nightmare on Elm Street” (and you have to hand it to Wes Craven. Say the title in your head a few times. It’s creepy, isn’t it?) films, you’re probably familiar with the dream-suppressing drug, Hypnocil; usually given to half-crazy, sleep-deprived teenagers. Once taken, a character can sleep soundly without having to worry about some sadistic janitor offing him in the middle of a REM cycle. Several sequels later would go on to render most moviegoers unconscious. The same has been and, very likely, will remain to be said about the heavyweight division. With this in mind, there’s little surprise that more than one contender over 200 pounds is dubbed “The Nightmare.”

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Friday, September 25: Public School #27, 201 North Street, Jersey City, NJ 07307. For more information, contact Jose Rosario 201-679-0485. Boxing starts at 7PM.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING: VITALI KLITSCHKO VS. CRISTOBAL ARREOLA
HBO
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Sports presents an intriguing heavyweight title fight between two ring giants when WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING: VITALI KLITSCHKO VS. CRISTOBAL ARREOLA is presented live SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 (10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT) from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, exclusively on HBO. The WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING team will be ringside for the event, which will be presented in HDTV and in Spanish on HBO Latino.

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Hello to all concerned about Rocky Lockridge,

Rocky is doing well lately and has been staying with the trainer Georgie Benton in Philadelphia. But he still needs help to pay for rehabilitation and to get back on his feet.

The Retired Boxers Foundation, Inc., has set up the Rocky Lockridge Fund. Money raised will be available to Rocky through his son, Ricky. Ricky will make all the calls on what the funds can be used for. Donations can be made through PayPal at www.retiredboxers.org, or mailed to the Retired Boxers Foundation, 3359 Bryan Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93063. All donations are tax deductible. Anything you give would be greatly appreciated by Rocky and his family.

“Niño” rooting for fellow Mexican-American heavyweight, calls him “pioneer”

Undefeated El Paso heavyweight David "Niño" Rodriguez thinks fellow undefeated Mexican-American contender Chris Arreola has what it takes

to defeat WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko this weekend at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

“If Klitschko thinks he is going to issue a boxing lesson and avoid fighting him, I think he’s wrong,” Rodriguez said. “Chris is definitely a hard puncher, and a real rugged heavyweight. He comes in and slips punches well, too. He is definitely a tough, Mexican fighter who comes straight for you and likes to mix it up. I don’t know, if at 38 years old, Klitschko has the ability to keep this young 28-year-old guy off of him.”

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NEW YORK (September 21, 2009)–-Former NFL and NCAA football superstar Herschel Walker will enter a new chapter in his career as a professional athlete when he makes his debut as a heavyweight in the world’s fastest growing sport – mixed martial arts (MMA) - as part of a multi-fight contract he has signed with world championship promotion STRIKEFORCE.

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JERSEY CITY, NJ (Sept. 21, 2009) - Lightweight prospect Danny "Little Mac" McDermott will face unbeaten prospect Hector Marengo on the undercard of the Juan Manuel Lopez vs. Rogers Mtagwa WBO super bantamweight title fight at the WaMu Theater at the historic Madison Square Garden. The show, entitled "Island Warriors: Latin Fury 12", will be promoted by Top Rank.

McDermott, 8-1 (3 KO) of Jersey City, NJ, will be making his third ring appearance of the year. McDermott picked up the biggest win of his career in his last bout, knocking out 9-2 Floriano Pagliara in two rounds. McDermott's amateur career consisted of 50+ bouts but most of his experience came from sparring with champions Gatti, Bones Adams and Paul Malignaggi, among others.

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By: Christopher Roche

The Floyd Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel Marquez bout pitted two counter-punchers matching up for a big payday, on their way to retirement. On paper, this was a boring fight, and it certainly lived up to expectations.

While both men received a nice bump in their respective 401(k)’s, it was Mayweather who would not go gently into that good night (apologies to Dylan Thomas).

Mayweather was expected to defeat Marquez, but his total dominance was breathtaking. Marquez was frustrated, cut, knocked down and out pointed at every turn. When Marquez connected against Mayweather, there was no effect.

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LOS ANGELES (September 18)-The people have spoken. In a poll asking "Who Will Win Mayweather vs. Marquez?" posted yesterday on Latimes.com, Juan Manuel "Dinamita" Marquez is ahead of Floyd "Money" Mayweather,who isreturning to the ring after a 21-month layoff.

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Open to Public - Saturday, September 19th 3pm
Atlantic City, Corner of Park Place and the Boardwalk

Atlantic City Councilman, George Tibbitt, is presenting a proclamation to the Gatti Family declaring Georgia Avenue in Atlantic City to be named “Arturo Gatti Thunder Place”. The celebration will kick off an entire day celebrating the life of Arturo “Thunder” Gatti.

The “Arturo Gatti Thunder Place” street dedication will take place at the corner of Park Place and Boardwalk in Atlantic City at 3:00pm. The dedication is open to the public.

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Sparks will fly Saturday when Floyd Mayweather faces Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas Floyd Mayweather Faces Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas on Saturday Night

Las Vegas, Nev. (Friday, September 18, 2009) – When Floyd Mayweather (39-0, 25 KOs) last stepped into the ring in December of 2007 and knocked out Ricky Hatton in convincing fashion, it was hard to deny his claims of being the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. A lot of time has passed since that lopsided win, and Mayweather has ended a two-year retirement to restate those claims when he faces the heavy-fisted Juan Manuel Marquez (50-4-1, 37 KOs) tomorrow night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

“A fighter who's lost before, he's got doubt,” Mayweather recently stated about his opponent. “There's a blueprint on how to beat Marquez. There's not a blueprint on how to beat Mayweather.”

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‘Polish Fight of the Century’ on Oct. 24 at Arena Lodz in Lodz, Poland

LODZ, Poland—Tickets went on sale yesterday in Lodz, Poland, for the match between the best Polish heavyweight in history, Andrew Golota, and the best non-heavyweight Polish fighter, Tomasz Adamek, which will take place on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Arena Lodz.

“Tickets are now on sale and everything is on schedule for the Polish Fight of the Century,” promoter Zyggi Rozalski said. “Demand for this event in Poland is very high.”

Tickets priced at $90, $55 and $27, with a limited number of premium seats available for $345, are available online at www.biletyna.pl, www.eventim.pl, www.ticketonline.pl and www.ebilet.pl.

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James Anthony Thornton (Tony), age 49, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2009 at Cooper Hospital. Thornton, a Glassboro native worked for USPS for over 25 years. Also Known for a stellar boxing career spanning over 13 years.

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By: Chip Mitchell

One of the most difficult skills in life is for a human being to put himself in someone else’s shoes. We often laugh at personalities on television who, when confronted with a circumstance, make a decision that often defines them for eternity. Former University of Michigan basketball star Chris Webber’s infamous timeout in the 1993 NCAA Final comes to mind. Even if Webber went on to win 3 NBA championships and score 27,000 points, his presence would always be preceded by a decision he made.

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Sundance has announced that all general admission tickets for tonight's premiere are no longer available, but the City has arranged to air the premiere of the Sundance five-part documentary mini-series "Brick City" tonight at the following restaurants:

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By: Ted Sares-

He’s very fast. He throws nice jabs and then follows up with a right or left. He’s a one, two, fighter. He’s the best one-two combination puncher out there --Librado Andrade on Kessler.

I’m ready! -- Andre Ward

When Olympic Gold Medal winner Andre “S.O.G.” Ward (20-0) meets Mikkel Kessler on November 12 in Oakland, CA, he will learn that the “Viking Warrior: (42-1) is neither Shelby Pudwill nor Edison Miranda. What he will discover is that Kessler has fought far superior opposition, has solid technical skills, and has extremley heavy hands capable of sending Ward into Marin County Dreamland.

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Monday September 14th marked the second meeting of the much anticipated formation of the Boxing Promoters Association (BPA). Progress continued to be made in this historic venture, as once again close to thirty of the United States top promoters met together at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City.

After an all-day meeting, the promoters established and elected a Board of Directors, three Officers, as well as created eight working committees that will report recommendations to the Association.

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YAHOOSPORTS.COM POLL SHOWS FIGHT "VERY" CLOSE TO CALL

Looks might be deceiving but they can't fool everyone. A yahoosports.com poll (Who will win Mayweather vs. Marquez?) published last week showed the public is nearly split down the middle as to who will win the September 19 super fight between Floyd "Money" Mayweather,returning to the ring after an 18-month layoff and and Juan Manuel "Dinamita" Marquez,the number one Mexican fighter in the world right now and moving up in weight to face the dangerous Mayweather.

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LESS IS MORE AS LIGHTER TONEY STOPS GREER AT PECHANGA

Temecula, CA (September 12, 2009) – In a tune-up for his Super Six World Boxing Classic confrontation with WBA Super Middleweight Champion Mikkel Kessler, NABF and WBO NABO Super Middleweight titleholder Andre “S.O.G.” Ward (20-0, 13 KO), Oakland, CA looked primed and ready after dismantling Shelby Pudwill (22-4-1, 9 KO), Mandan, ND in a non-title bout at the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, CA. The bout was a co-main event telecast on “ShoBox: The New Generation” on SHOWTIME.

Ward, who thoroughly outboxed Pudwill in the first two rounds, dropped him with a left hook in the third round, which opened a nasty cut under Pudwill’s left eye. Smelling blood, Ward went for the kill and had his opponent in serious trouble. Knowing he could do serious damage, Ward signaled referee Pat Russell several times to put a halt to the shellacking and he mercifully did at 2:16 of the third round.
The key to the fight was “just staying focused,” Ward, America’s last Olympic gold medal winner, simplified. “The speed and the timing and I just had to stay focused. This kind of fight had a lot of build up to a bigger fight and I had to focus on this fight.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
FLORIDA BOXING HALL OF FAME
INDUCTION WEEKEND
NOVEMBER 13, 14 & 15TH

OUR PLANNED SCHEDULE:
Friday – Cocktail Party
SATURDAY - MEMORBILIA SHOW, BOOK SIGNINGS AND OTHER EXICITING EVENTS
SATURDAY EVENING - AWARDS DINNER
SUNDAY MORNING - BREAKFAST WITH THE INDUCTEES
SUNDAY AFTERNOON - INDUCTION CEREMONIES

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Fans of Arturo Gatti will not want to miss this night of special events celebrating the unforgettable boxing legend on Saturday, September 19, at Bally’s Atlantic City. In addition to 6 fights packed with the kind of excitement “Thunder” Gatti fans expect, there will be Gatti tributes, videos and special announcements throughout the evening.

The evening, “Night of Thunder: A Tribute to Arturo Gatti”, is presented by Bally's Atlantic City in association with Main Events and Pat Lynch Boxing. In between fights, specially created video footage will be shown highlighting the life and career of the beloved warrior. Tributes will be given by noted boxing associates, as well as participation from Gatti family members. A special presentation will be given by Atlantic City Councilman, George Tibbitt.

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CRISTOBAL ARREOLA:

“I’m gonna win this fight, I’m gonna do it. The only thing I can do is go in there and put on a great fight for the fans in Los Angeles.

“Am I in the best shape of my life? Come Sept. 26, I will be. We still have two-and-a-half more weeks left of training and I’ll be there. There’s still a little bit more work to do. Come fight time, I’ll be ready to go 12 rounds.

“I’ve worked my butt off to get here and I’ve always seen this day coming. The good thing about it is I’ve been working my way up slowly but surely.

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By: Ted Sares

"It's going to be big¡ I'm going to get that [title], believe it. -- Arreola

He's actually a little bit heavier than me and a little bit shorter. He's a big puncher with very good combinations. I have to be ready for all 12 rounds, which means I need very good conditioning. I try to work in long distance, but I have to be ready for very short distance. --Klitschko

Vitali Klitschko (37-2 with a KO percentage of 92.31) meets Chris "The Nightmare" Arreola (27-0 with a KO percentage of 88.89) on September 26, 2009 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. At stake is "Dr Ironfist" WBC heavyweight title.

Some fights are easier to break down than others. Taylor vs. Abraham is an easy one while Pavlik vs. Williams is not. This is a relatively easy one..

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While he no longer has the speed of a younger fighter, he appears to be just as strong as he ever was. He uses his Foreman/Liston- type jab to break down his opponents and then finishes the job with thunderous rights and an occasional hook. Unlike his younger brother, he lacks the Hearns-like snap to his punches, but he makes up for it with his heavy hands. While Wlad¡¯s KOs are cleaner, Vitali¡¯s are more punishing. He also can brawl when necessary as shown in his intense battles with Corrie Sanders and Lennox Lewis. Of course, that was then and this is now.

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PHIALDELPHIA (September 9, 2009)—On Saturday night September 26th, Two Lightweights will be fighting for more than the UBC World championship. They will be fighting to stay undefeated.

Rarely do two undefeated prospects get it on so early in their career but “Hammering” Hank Lundy and Antonio Espinoza will risk their perfect records by meeting for the UBC Lightweight title in a ten round bout at the Yesha Center in South Philadelphia. The card is promoted by Bionic Bull Promotions

Lundy of Philadelphia brings in a record of 14-0-1 with eight knockouts and is quickly becoming one of the top fighters in talent rich Philadelphia.

Lundy has received accolades for not only his lightning quick hands and fan friendly style but his willingness to take on all comers as evidenced by a recent stretch where he took on Darnell Jiles Jr. (8-0), Esteban Almarez (7-0) and Jason Cintron (10-0) within a five fight span.
Lundy is coming off a fifth round stoppage over Josh Beeman (4-3-3) on July 17th in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

“The called me some real bad names. He is going to get a real bad beating and then he is going to sleep", said Lundy.
“Hank Lundy is the most exciting fighter in Philadelphia”, said Lundy’s manager Ivan Cohen.

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Legendary Trainers Dundee, Steward, Roach, McGirt and Mayweather
Weigh in on The Six-Time Champion's Chances for Success

Las Vegas (September 8) - It's the year of the sports comeback with Tiger Woods, Pedro Martinez, Roger Federer, and Tom Brady all coming back to their respective sports in attempts to reclaim their places in sports history. Joining the roster is Floyd "Money" Mayweather, already a six-time world championship in five weight divisions, coming back to the sweet science, after a nearly two-year layoff against five-time world champion in three weight divisions Juan Manuel "Dinamita" Marquez on Saturday, September 19 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The bout will be produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

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The countdown to Mayweather vs. Marquez: "NUMBER ONE/NUMERO UNO" will begin Tuesday with 11 continuous days of media announcements and activities scheduled for boxing's biggest event of the year. Mark your calendars as September 19 is fast approaching and you won't want to miss any of the news disseminated for this exciting showdown.

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Pound-4-Pound Schuetzen Park, NJ “AUGUST THUNDER!”

Pound-4-Pound Promotions did it again. They held a great show Thursday Aug. 27th at Schuetzen Park in North Bergen, NJ despite having the main event not go off as scheduled. That wasn’t the story. There always is the story behind the story. Let me say it here and now. If you haven’t been to a Pound-4-Pound show at Schuetzen Park in North Bergen, NJ and you are a real fight fan, you are missing the best in young talent at a great venue, with a great boxing atmosphere. This is the new Blue Horizon of the 70’s and 80’s North!

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Rocky Marciano’s legacy lives on through The Rocky Marciano Foundation’s efforts to support the next generation with scholarships and funds for gym memberships and athletic training. One of the ways the foundation generates funds is through production of a yearly calendar filled with famous photos of Rocky Marciano’s life and undefeated professional boxing career.

There is no better time to commemorate and remember Rocky’s contributions to the history of boxing and Brockton, Massachusetts. Rocky’s 49 wins with 43 knockouts and no losses stands today as the most amazing unblemished record in the history of the heavyweight division. 40 years ago at the end of August, fate took Rocky in a plane crash. Rocky would be 86-years-old today had he never boarded that plane.

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. (September 4, 2009) – 2008 Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada, women’s boxing trailblazer Christy “The Coalminer’s Daughter” Martin and super middleweight prospect James McGirt, Jr. were all impressive winners last night at the “Fight Night At The Fair” show, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), in association with the New York State Fair and International Boxing Hall of Fame (IHOF), at the Mohegan Sun Grandstand in Syracuse, N.Y.

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By: David Giambusso/The Star-Ledger

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Jim Pathe/The Star-Ledger 2000 photo of former Newark City Councilman George "Buddy Gee" Branch.

NEWARK -- Remembered as a tireless champion of seniors and kids, former Newark City Councilman George "Buddy Gee" Branch died today in North Carolina, family and friends said. "George's motto was never look down on a man unless you intend to pick him up," his wife, Joyce Branch, said today from her North Carolina home. "He carried that through with politics and his life."

Branch was elected to the Newark City Council in 1982 and represented the Central Ward for 16 years before losing the seat to Cory Booker in a closely watched -- and at times acrimonious -- election. But Booker, along with friends and family, remembered Branch fondly today as a man who left the battle in the ring. "When the fight is over, it's over," Mrs. Branch said of her husband's philosophy.

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PROVIDENCE (Sept. 2, 2009) – A year ago, 2008 Olympian Demetrius “The Cape Verdean Assassin” Andrade was a world amateur champion representing the United States in the Olympic Games. Now, considered one of the top pro prospects in the world, Demetrius returns home to fight Friday night in the 6-round co-feature on the “School’s In” card, at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

Poor scoring at the Olympics may have left Andrade with a sour taste, but the junior middleweight has moved on as his pro journey takes him, hopefully, to even greater heights.

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READING, PA - Undefeated heavyweight prospect Travis Kauffman will headline his first televised boxing event on September 18 when he faces Tony Grano on Shobox: The New Generation at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, CA. The bout will be Kauffman's first scheduled ten-round bout. The show will be promoted by Gary Shaw Productions and televised live on the Showtime network, beginning at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast) .

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NORTH BERGEN, NJ (Thursday, August 27th, 2009) - Pound 4 Pound Promotions continued it's tradition of exciting, crowd-pleasing boxing events Thursday night with a six-bout show at North Bergen, NJ's Schuetzen Park.

The original main event, featuring former world title challenger Mike Arnaoutis against Troy Browning was scrapped when Browning withdrew due to illness. Last minute replacement Ilido Julio was deemed ineligible due to a weight discrepancy. Seeking the spotlight left by the hole in the card, the remaining bouts stepped up to impress and made the company's ninth event one of it's most memorable.

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CARLSTADT, NJ. (August 27, 2009) — Former Junior Welterweight champion “Vicious” Vivian Harris has been medically cleared to fight after collapsing from an accidental head butt in his last outing.
On August 14, in Tucson, AZ, Harris collapsed about 90 seconds into the 2nd-round after clashing heads with Noe Balanos in a bout that was shown live on ESPN. After taking a knee, Harris got to his feet, but then collapsed after walking to his corner.

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(August 27, 2009) It was 80 degrees in New York City on Wednesday, but the real heat was at the B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, where a sold out crowd watched DiBella Entertainment showcase some of the best young talent in boxing. In the main event, 2004 Dominican Republic Olympian Argenis Mendez scored a fifth round knockout over hardnosed veteran Anthony Napunyi in a super featherweight contest.

Mendez (14-1, 9 KOs) systematically broke down Napunyi (14-7, 7 KOs) with impressive hand speed and impeccable accuracy until referee Michael Ortega was forced to step in and halt the proceedings. It was a wildly successful first outing under the DiBella Entertainment promotional banner for Mendez.

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Results:

JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS: Joel Torres, 136, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico TKO'd Washington Hago, 142, Queens, NY (1) 1:49

HEAVYWEIGHTS: Tor Hamer, 220, New York dec. Theron Johnson, 240, Chicago (6),

HEAVYWEIGHTS: Ahmen Samir, 228, Alexandra, Egypt dec. Clarence Tillman, 224, Henderson, Nev. (4)

WELTERWEIGHTS: Gabriel Bracero, 142, Brooklyn, NY dec. Melchior Guillen Jr., 141, Irvington, NJ (4)

JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS: Argenis Mendez, 130, San Juan de Maguana, Dominican Republic, TKO'd Anthony Napunyi, 129 1/2, Nairobi, Kenya (5) 2:25

FEATHERWEIGHTS: Luis Del Valle, 127 1.2, Bayamon, P.R. KO'd Robert Guillen, 125, Glendale, Ariz. (5) .44

FEATHERWEIGHTS: Eddie Irizarry, 123, Bronx, NY dec. Felix Flores, 122, Valledupar, Colombia (6)

By Ted Sares -

He’s a very, very complete fighter. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a fighter more ready for the pros --Dan Birmingham singing the praises of Matt Korobov

Wilder needs someone that can stay in there with him long enough for him to develop his skills, and frankly a D class opponent that folds in the first minute of action isn’t going to get the job done --Jim Dower (Boxing News)

As an amateur on the vaunted Cuban national team, Rigondeaux was one of the greatest of all time. --Dan Rafael (ESPN.com).

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DiBella Entertainment is bringing its signature series, Broadway Boxing, back to the place it was meant to be: under the bright lights of New York City. The popular series will return August 26th and BB Kings Blues Club & Grill in the heart of Times Square. The main event will feature unbeaten junior welterweight Joelo Torres (10-0-1, 6 KOs) of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.

The undercard is already shaping up as former Olympian Argenis Mendez, unbeaten heavyweight Tor Hamer, and exciting youngsters Luis Del Valle and Eddie Irizarry are on tap to perform.

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LAS VEGAS (August 26, 2009) - On August 15 in Biloxi, in a bout featured on the "Hook City" Jones vs. Lacy pay-per-view broadcast, undefeated and world-ranked cruiserweight “Danger Boy” BJ Flores stopped former world-title challenger Epifanio Mendoza in four rounds to successfully defend his NABO cruiserweight title.

The win brings Flores ever closer to a coveted world title opportunity and the two men responsible for putting Flores (24-0-1, 15 KOs) in that position are echoing those same sentiments.

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By: Brad Marchetti

Exciting Brazilian Middleweight prospect Michael Oliveira will be fighting in front of a live Brazilian audience in an 8-rounder September 11th from Pompano Beach, Florida. The undefeated Oliveira, 7-0, 6 KO’s, is a 19-year old power-puncher that is being hailed as Acelino “Popo” Frietes successor for boxing in Brazil.

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To be released on DVD tomorrow

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The film also features undefeated contender Yuri Foreman as a featured fighter in the film. Yuri will be fighting Daniel Santos for WBA 154 pound title in Vegas on the Pazquiao v. Cotto card on Nov. 14th.

“A WINNER!”
– A.O. SCOTT, THE NEW YORK TIMES

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By: Christian Cruz

When former P4P numero uno and welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr (39-0-0) announced his sudden retirement after his last fight in 2007, it was met with criticism, and was seen as an eventual escape from facing real competition in a division littered with quality oppositions. His overall career, was actually widely criticized, even though it bannered a flawless record of no losses and world championship belts in three different classes. For someone blessed with abundant talent, great boxing skills, and good pedigree, Mayweather, Jr. was perceived to have been only looking for easy money fights instead of fighting the best available opposition, especially during his stint at the welterweight division. Potential big fights with Miguel Cotto, Shane Mosley, and even Paul Williams were on the horizon after his victory versus Junior Welterweight champ Ricky Hatton, but as what happened, he retired prematurely.

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Undefeated Floyd Mayweather Faces Juan Manuel Marquez
Fight to Be Shown Live In More Than 170 U.S. Movie Theaters

Centennial, Colo. - Aug. 24, 2009 - NCM Fathom, in association with Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions, will bring live world championship boxing to the big screen in high definition for the first time ever with the showing of the highly anticipated 12-round welterweight fight between six-time world champion in five weight divisions Floyd "Money" Mayweather and five-time world champion in three weight divisions Juan Manuel "Dinamita" Marquez and televised undercard on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 8:30 p.m. ET/ 5:30 p.m. PT in select movie theaters nationwide.

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SOUTHHAVEN, Miss. (August 24, 2009) – Undefeated prospect Fernando Guerrero (14-0, 12 KOs) is a rising star in the middleweight division, as well as the August 29th headliner on the “Boxing’s Future Champions II” pay-per-view pro card, shown live on streaming video from Fitzgerald’s Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi.

“Boxing’s Future Champions II,” presented by Prize Fight Boxing, will air on PPV at www.gofightlive.tv and www.PrizeFightTV.com, starting at 8 PM/ET, for only $4.99.

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California Commission Rights a Wrong by Ruling the Contest ‘No Decision’

LOS ANGELES—Don King said last Thursday his 78th birthday wish was for the California State Athletic Commission to overturn the decision made in the Aug. 1 prizefight featuring WBO junior welterweight champion Timothy Bradley vs. Nate Campbell and make it “no contest.”

His wish was granted today.

The CSAC met today in Los Angeles and determined that an accidental head butt in round three that left a serious gash over Campbell’s left eye should have been ruled no contest after the fight was stopped on advice of the ringside physician after the round.

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"Floyd Mayweather is the most colorful personality in boxing today which makes him a perfect fit for the WWE. We can't wait to see what Floyd is going to do as the guest host of Monday Night RAW."
- Stephanie McMahon, Executive Vice President WWE

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Bally's Atlantic City in association with Main Events and Pat Lynch Boxing presents “Night of Thunder: A Tribute to Arturo Gatti”. Teon Kennedy, 13-0, 5 KO’s of Philadelphia, PA, takes on Lante Addy, 6-4, 4 KO’s of Accra, Ghana, in the main event of what promises to be a great evening of local boxing talent, Saturday, Sept. 19th.

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Christy Martin-Dakota Stone co-main event Sept. 2 in Syracuse

PROVIDENCE (Aug. 24, 2009) – Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES) continues its expansion outside of New England, presenting “Fight Night At The Fair,” in association with the New York State Fair and International Boxing Hall of Fame (IHOF), Wednesday night, Sept. 2 at the Mohegan Sun Grandstand in Syracuse, N.Y.

Women’s boxing trailblazer, Christy “Coalminer’s Daughter” Martin (48-5-3, 31 KOs), takes on multiple world-title challenger Dakota Stone (9-7-5, 1 KO) in the 10-round co-main event for the vacant WBC Female Junior Middleweight Championship.

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By: Ted Sares - Boxers work too hard and take too many chances," he said. "It is important this sport is administered right. --Teddy Atlas

The first thing I tell people watching on television is to turn off the sound…The reason is you're being led, even if you're being led correctly, by what the commentators are saying --Bert Sugar.

The fact that many fight fans have been turned away by the blatantly wrong judging speaks to the degree to which these issues must be addressed. --David Chen

Controversial decisions are an inherent part of boxing and boxing has an abundance of systemic flaws, but blatantly outrageous scorecards need to be minimized.. Referring to the awful decision in the Emanuel Augustus -Courtney Burton bout in Michigan, Teddy Atlas said,” We've seen some horrific decisions, and we don't see them once every millennium…If you're any kind of boxing fan, you see them much too often. If it's several times a year, it's too much, but it's way beyond that. Every month, you're going to see a bad decision if you watch enough boxing." Taken from “Are there real answers to questionable decisions?” By Kieran Mulvaney Special to ESPN.com (April 6, 2006).

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By: Danny Serratelli

People said Paulie Malignaggi was going into this fight with Juan Diaz to lose. They said he was making excuses about the size and padding in the ring, the purse, the judges, the catchweight, and the referee. It turned out that Malignaggi was speaking from the heart and telling the truth. His statements all proved to be true. Juan Diaz is a top fighter who came to fight and put the pressure on Malignaggi for all 12 rounds. Malignaggi fought his best fight since he captured the title against Lovemore Ndou.

Malignaggi moved well in a small ring and did not allow Diaz to get set for most of the fight. While he took some punches that appeared to be hard from Diaz, for most of the fight he moved well and displayed superior ring generalship. He used a dominant jab and a decent one-two behind great movement to keep Diaz off balance for most of the night.

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Mikey Perez (left) was victorious tonight

The Brick City's Mikey "The Artist" Perez improved to 4-0-1, 2 KO's with a dominant performance in a unanimous decision victory over Jaime Rodriguez who fell to 4-6-3, 2 KO's.

Malignaggi/Diaz should create sparks in Houston this Saturday Fight Airing Live on HBO Boxing After Dark

Houston, Texas (Friday, August 21, 2009) – The countdown is nearly over with former IBF World Junior Welterweight champion Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi (26-2, 5 KOs) and former IBF World Lightweight champion Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz (34-2, 17 KOs) facing off at the Toyota Center in Houston tomorrow night. Airing live on HBO Boxing After Dark, these two former title holders will fight in the main event of the telecast.

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Dynamic DC Southpaw Returns Home on Jimmy Lange-Headlined Show

Fairfax, VA (August 21, 2009) – One of the Washington, D.C. area’s all-time great boxers will return to the local scene for the first time in nearly five years when DeMarcus “Chop Chop” Corley (35-11-1, 21 KOs) battles Detroit’s Damian Fuller (30-6-1, 14 KOs) in an explosive, eight-round Co-Main Event on the Jimmy Lange vs. Jonathan Reid-headlining card on Saturday, September 26 at Patriot Center.

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SOUTHHAVEN, Miss. (August 19, 2009) – An unbeaten duo of soon to be ready-for-primetime prospects -- middleweight Fernando Guerrero (14-0, 12 KOs) and junior middleweight Shawn Porter (9-0, 7 KOs) -- will be showcased August 29 on the “Boxing’s Future Champions II” pay-per-view pro card, live on streaming video from Fitzgerald’s Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi.

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The WBC has received with great joy the fantastic news that our dear former champion Genaro “Chicanito” Hernández is cancer free.
El CMB ha recibido con gran júbilo la fantástica noticia de que nuestro querido ex campeón mundial Genaro "Chicanito" Hernández esta libre de cancer.

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WBO junior flyweight champion Ivan “Iron Boy” Calderon will defend his title in a rematch September 12 against dangerous Rodel Mayol on the “Undefeated Champions” card, presented by PR Best Boxing Promotions, in the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Jose Miguel Agrelot, that will also feature the first defense of WBO junior lightweight champion Roman “Rocky” Martinez.

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Aug. 19, 2009) – Jimmy Burchfield, president of Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), has responded to comments made in last Saturday night’s post-fight conference in Biloxi (MS) by cruiserweight B. J. Flores and his promoter, 8-time world champion Roy Jones, Jr. (Square Ring Promotions), about CES cruiserweight contender Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey.

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"A movie that’s a contender. A powerful voice that
brings perspective to an unusual life story”
– Richard Corliss, Time

“Gripping and enthralling.”
– Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times

“One of the best movies of any kind so far this year.” –

-- Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

A No Holds Barred Look at Boxing Legend Mike Tyson, in His Own Words, from Writer/Director James Toback

CULVER CITY, CALIF.– Tyson, a no-holds-barred portrait of the legendary and controversial former heavyweight champion, arrives on Blu-ray High Def and DVD from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on August 18. Oscar® nominated writer/director James Toback (Bugsy)1, who earned a special ‘Regard Knockout Award’ after last year’s Cannes Film Festival screening, directs Tyson, which is entirely narrated by the champ himself. The film tells the story of a young boy who rose from the most impoverished circumstances, soared to unlimited heights, then -- like a character in a classical tragedy -- was destroyed by his own arrogance and hubris.

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By: Jim Amato

He lost fifteen of forty professional fights but his record reads like a Who' Who of the middleweight and super middleweight divisions at that time. Make no mistake about it, Cleveland's Sanderline Williams was a world class boxer.

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Eldersburg, MD – Light Heavyweight rising star Mark “TNT” Tucker will look to win his first title, as he will take on tough veteran Jim “Steel Chin” Strohl 27-7 (21 KO’s) of Las Vegas, Nevada September 25 at the Shipley Arena.

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By: Jason Sardelis

Saturday, August 22nd, in a show promoted as “Houston Heat” one fighter who has shown he can stand it is Brooklyn, New York’s" Golden Child" Daniel Jacobs 17-0,15Ko’s. Jacobs will be stepping up again facing “The Contender” Ishe "Sugar Shay" Smith, 21-3, 9Ko in a ten round bout that should open the HBO telecast. Jacobs and his team have applied their own heat to Jacob’s career fighting seventeen fights in twenty months recording an impressive if not red hot record of 17-0, 15Ko’s. A decisive victory over the crafty but light punching veteran Smith would put Jacob’s right in the tight middleweight mix.

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By: Ken Hissner, Doghouse Boxing (Aug 17, 2009)

Alex Perez is in his fifth year of boxing with only 10 fights. He claims “no one wants to fight me”. Bad enough he is 6:01 and 147#, but a southpaw on top of that. He had an outstanding amateur career with a 56-3 record fighting out of Newark, New Jersey.

What this writer hopes to do is stir up some interest to really find out just how good Perez is. I covered a fight of his at the Blue Horizon, in Philly. It was his 9th fight and he was fighting Darien Ford, 11-15, who had just fought to a No Contest with Mike “No Joke” Stewart, due to opening his forehead in the 3rd round of their fight. Prior to that Ford had wins over Ivan Robinson and former light welterweight champion Charles Murray. Perez had received a cut over an eye from a head butt and came back in the next round to receive another cut under an eye from a head butt. After the second one, he threw Ford to the canvas where he suffered a dislocated shoulder and couldn’t continue. The commission called it a No Contest. This was September of 2007.

After that he fought in December defeating Cory Peterson, 7-1, of Bay City, Michigan, at the Robert Treat Hotel, in Newark over 6 rounds. He had wins over Jonathan Tubbs and Patrick Byrd. “That was a tough fight. I hurt him but he kept coming,” said Perez.

It would be 15 months before he had his next fight. That was in March of this year defeating Laureano Laracuente, 5-1-1, over 10 rounds for the WBC Caribbean Boxing Federation (CABOFE) welterweight title. He had to go all the way to San Sebastian, Puerto Rico for that fight. “I scored a knockdown in the 5th round. I wasn’t sure if I would need a knockout to win, he ran the whole fight,” said Perez. Scores were 97-92, 96-93 and 96-94 in his favor.

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Cancelled?

Los Angeles (August 17, 2009) –- It was announced early this evening that the WBC and WBO World Middleweight Championship bout between Kelly Pavlik and challenger Paul Williams was rescheduled to a new date of Nov. 21 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.

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Fallen-Onyango co-feature on HUGE night of boxing at the most famous venue in the world

PHILADELPHIA (August 10, 2009)涌n Friday night September 11th, boxing returns to The Legendary Blue Horizon as Steve Upsher Chambers will back in the ring a Jr. Welterweight bout that will headline Public Safety night at The Legendary Blue Horizon
Public Safety night will honor Police Officers, Firefighters and othe security personel in the Philadelphia area.

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Mousasi, Melendez, Werdum Also Victorious
Saturday Aug. 15, 2009, on SHOWTIME®
From HP Pavilion, San Jose, California

SAN JOSE, Calif. (Aug. 16, 2009) – In the biggest, most important and highly anticipated fight in the history of women’s mixed martial arts, Cris Cyborg registered a brutal 4:59, first-round TKO (punches) over Gina Carano before a raucous 13,524 at HP Pavilion here Saturday on SHOWTIME.

For as long as it lasted, the Cyborg-Carano fight was as exciting as it gets. By winning, Cyborg (8-1), of Curitiba, Brazil, earned the first-ever Strikeforce Female 145-pound Championship. Carano, of Las Vegas, fell to 7-1.

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By: Gabriel Montoya, MaxBoxing
www.doghouseboxing.com

Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire (22-1 with 14 KOs) was in a much tougher fight than expected Saturday night at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas, NV. His opponent, the unheralded Rafael Concepcion (13-4-1 with 8 KOs) came in 4 and half pounds over the 115 pound super flyweight limit, which at the lower weights is a huge deal. It showed as Concepcion took Donaire’s best shots, kept coming and landed some unexpected bombs of his own as these two warriors battled en route to Donaire taking a unanimous decision by scores of 117-111, 115-113, and 116-112.

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STRIKEFORCE: ALL ACCESS
Live Mixed Martial Arts Event—“Carano vs. Cyborg"—To Stream Simultaneously With Live SHOWTIME® Telecast
Saturday, Aug. 15, From HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.

NEW YORK (Aug. 11, 2009)—For the first time, SHOWTIME Sports will offer Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fans around the world STRIKEFORCE: All Access, the cutting edge online interactive experience, live on Saturday, Aug. 15, for STRIKEFORCE: “Carano vs. Cyborg” from HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.

The immersive digital initiative will stream simultaneously with the live SHOWTIME® telecast beginning at 10:30 p.m. ET* and for the first time be available to fans in Brazil, Japan, throughout Europe as well as in the U.S. and Canada.

STRIKEFORCE: All Access debuted on April 11, 2009, when world-class MMA promotion STRIKEFORCE brought Frank Shamrock vs. Nick Diaz to SHOWTIME. The unique experience was offered again on June 6, for the Robbie Lawler vs. Jake Shields event. On both previous offerings, STRIKEFORCE: All Access was limited to U.S.-based online users.

With STRIKEFORCE: All Access, fans can be their own director and toggle among five live cameras with full pause and rewind capabilities including SHOWTIME Sports exclusive CageCam®—a small and high quality camera worn by the referee which takes viewers inside the cage during the fights. It is the closest and most intimate viewing experience ever presented in MMA. Audio tracks will include the SHOWTIME telecast fight call by host and play-by-play man Gus Johnson, and color commentators Frank Shamrock and Mauro Ranallo, as well as the corresponding audio to the selected camera. SHOWTIME is again working with BitGravity, Inc. and Episodic, Inc. to enable this unique multi-media experience.

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Biloxi, Mississippi (August 15, 2009)—BJ Flores remained undefeated as he boxed well and Epifanio Mendoza retired at 1:19 of round FOUR retain his WBO NABO Cruiserweight title.

Flores dominated the fight as he boxed well over the first two rounds and it seemed he hurt his shoulder in the first moments of the round. Mendoza tried to get through the round but Flores jumped on Mendoza with terrific body work.

The fight was stopped at 1:19 of round FOUR for Flores, 200 lbs of Las Vegas and is now 24-0-1 with fifteen knockouts. Mendoza, 197 lbs of Barranquilla, Colombia is now 29-8-1.

POST FIGHT QUOTES
“I was Punching Him and I made him quit”
“I want to say thanks to my father Ray and my trainer Jacob Chavez”
It was only a matter of time before I got him out of there”
“I felt fantastic and that’s what hard work does”
“You can see the difference with a healthy hand”
“I want the performance to speak for itself and I cant wait to fight again. I will be right back in the gym next week”

He may have been one of the best middleweights to never hold a title. He was a ranked contender for almost a decade but he received only one title shot. That was fairly late in his fine career. He fought in the days when there only eight weight divisions with ONE champion per division. By today's standards Attilio "Rocky" Castellani would have easily won a piece of a title.

Rocky was born on May 28, 1927 in Luzerne, Pennsylvania. He would die in the same town 81 years later. Rocky made his professional debut on February 14, 1944 fighting to a six round draw. He would lose his next two fights by knockout. It's very hard to believe at this point that Rocky would one day become a top contender. He was tenacious though and he soon began to win more then he lost. He was stopped in four rounds by Billy Kilroy in 1946.He would only be halted one more time in his career and that was not until 1952. In fact Rocky was only defeated by kayo only four times in 83 career battles. Seeing the competition he faced, that is quite amazing!

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SALEM, NJ (August 14, 2009)—Unfortunately Tonight’s six fight boxing show at the John Campbell Fitness Center has been postponed due to a bonding paperwork issue.
The card was set for tonight and the commission at yesterday’s weigh-in made no mention of the oversight. A solution was drawn up but the New Jersey Boxing Commission would not budge in their stance.
“I don’t understand this. We had all the paperwork that was asked of us and something came up at litterly the last minute that had nothing to do with us ”, said Lamarr Johnson of Dungeon Warrior Promotions.
“All Tickets will be honored as we are aggressively weighing all the options to re-schedule the show as quickly as possible.”

Mayweather to Speak with Las Vegas Homeless Youth Tomorrow

Las Vegas, NV (August 13, 2009)...As Floyd Mayweather prepares to face Juan Manuel Marquez on September 19 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas and live on HBO Pay-Per-View®, he continues to give back to the Las Vegas community by donating his time and resources to the homeless. Tomorrow, Friday, August 14, Mayweather will speak at an hour-long life skills class to youth clients at the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) Safe Place Drop-In Center (*please see details below). During the session, he will discuss several "championship" qualities such as the importance of communication, responsibility and self respect.

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EL EX CAMPEON CHAD DAWSON VUELVE AL CONSEJO MUNDIAL DE BOXEO

Former Light Heavyweight world champion, Chad Dawson, from the United States, visited Mexico City and asked World Boxing Council President, Jose Sulaiman, the opening of the organization´s doors once again, in virtue of the fact that the only world champion belt he wants is the WBC green and gold belt.

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WBC USNBC Super Lightweight Championship
Mauricio Herrera 139 vs Jason Davis 140.5
Josesito Lopez 141.5 vs Sergio De La Torre 140.5
Jonathan Arias 121.5 vs Khabir Suleymanov 122
Walter Sarnoi 123 vs John Lopez 124
Jonathan Arrellano 120.5 vs Hugo Ramos 121.5

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Hank Lundy 140 vs Gary Bergeron 136
Coy Evans 128 vs Darrell Martin 128
Elizabeth Sherman 131 vs Keytida Cook 131.5
Lonnie Jackson Jr. 138.7 vs Bobby Bynum 138
Wanzell Ellison 135 vs Norman Allen 135
Najee Hayes 139 vs Deroy Beaton 144
Venue: Campbell Fitness Center, Salem, New Jersey
Promoter: Dungeon Warrior in association with Bionic Bull

(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – The International Olympic Committee Executive Board announced today that the sport of women’s boxing will be added to the schedule for the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England. Boxing was previously the only summer sport on the Olympic docket without a female counterpart.

“We are thrilled that the IOC Executive Committee has voted to add women’s boxing events to the 2012 Olympic Program. The ‘yes’ vote means that female boxers will now be able to share in the dream of standing on the world’s most prestigious sporting podium,” said USA Boxing Women’s Task Force Chair and AIBA Women’s Commission member Christy Halbert. “It’s a historic event, marking the first time that all of the summer Olympic sports will have female participants. The Olympic Games, will, from now on, truly showcase the world’s best talent.”

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FACT SHEET

WHEN: Saturday, August 15, 2009

WHERE: Sport Complex “Daulet” National Tennis Center in Astana, Kazakhstan

WHAT: World Championship Boxing featuring the sanctioned World Boxing Association light heavyweight championship between defending champion Gabriel Campillo and undefeated challenger Beibut Shumenov.

WBA Officials: Supervisor – Guy Jutras (Canada); Referee – Steve Smoger (United States); Judges – Glenn Feldman (United States), John Coyle (United Kingdom) and Pasquale Procopio (Canada).

WHO: WORLD BOXING ASSOCIATION LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
MAIN EVENT – 12 ROUNDS
GABRIEL “Chico Guapo” CAMPILLO BEIBUT SHUMENOV
WBA Light Heavyweight Champion IBA Light Heavyweight Champion/Rated WBA #9
Madrid, Spain Las Vegas, Nevada by way of Kazakhstan
18-2 (6 KOs) 8-0 (6 KOs)

WBC ABCO & PABA LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPS
CO-FEATURE – 12 ROUNDS
DOUGLAS “Daggy” OTIENO GAYRAT AHMEDOVFormer ECAPBF Super Middleweight Champion 4-Time Uzbekistan National Amateur Champion
Nairobi, Kenya Andijan, Uzbekistan
19-1, 9 KOs 11-0-1 (7 KOs)

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WHAT: Cerveza Tecate, as part of its efforts to bring the excitement of boxing directly to adult fans, presents “Friday Night Fights” this August 14 in Tucson. The program will be broadcast live on ESPNDeportes, ESPN2 and ESPN360.com

The main bout of the night will showcase Former World Champion Vivian Harris from Brooklyn, NY (29-3-1, 19 KOs) and from Obregon Son, Mexico Noe Bolanos (20-4-1, 11 KOs) in ten rounds of Jr. Welterweight action.

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WORKOUT QUOTES
TOP LIGHTWEIGHT MITSUHIRO ISHIDA

Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009,
American Kickboxing Academy (AKA), San Jose, Calif.

SAN JOSE, CALIF. (Aug. 11, 2009) – Female MMA superstar Gina Carano and Japanese wrestling expert Mitsuhiro Ishida participated in a media workout Tuesday at American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose, Calif.

Two of the top female fighters in the world, the undefeated Carano and Brazilian powerhouse Cris Cyborg will battle for the first-ever STRIKEFORCE Women’s Championship title on Saturday, Aug. 15 live on SHOWTIME® at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.

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By Les Dowgier

Despite numerous reports to the contrary, according to a recent interview given by long time Adamek manager Ziggy Rozalski, the fight between his charge and Andrew Golota is still on. Apparently, Rozalski recently met with Golota’s promoter Don King and the two have worked out the terms of the deal. Furthermore, Golota has apparently already consented in writing (as required by his promotional contract) to allow King to make the fight.

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BILOXI, Miss. (August 10, 2009) – Award-winning boxing broadcaster Barry Tompkins will call all the action for this Saturday night’s “Hook City” pay-per-view card, headlined by 8-time world boxing champion Roy “Captain Hook” Jones, Jr. (53-5, 39 KOs) and 2-time super middleweight world title-holder Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy (25-2, 17 KOs), live from the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi.

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“The World’s Greatest Ever Boxer” 3-day boxing spectacular Oct. 2-4 at the Paris Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (August 10, 2009) – The Welterweight Division represents the most colorful, perhaps, best known fighters in the “The World’s Greatest Ever Boxer” promotion.

Nine of the 10 middleweight candidates are already in the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the last, Bernard Hopkins, is headed to Canastota five years after he retires when he becomes eligible. There are eight Americans, including two from Pittsburgh (Harry Greb and Charlie Burley), one Argentinean and a Frenchman born in Algiers.

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PHILADELPHIA (August 10, 2009)—This past Saturday night, boxing’s top Prospect Mike “MJ” Jones (18-0, 15 KO's) returned to the ring and took on Lenin Arroyo in a scheduled ten round Welterweight clash for Jones’ NABA Welterweight title.

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Salem, NJ (August 8, 2009)—This Friday night two of the hottest fighters in the boxing Mecca that is Philadelphia will apply their craft across state lines in New Jersey as undefeated lightweight, “Hammering” Hank Lundy and rising Jr. Middleweight, Derek “Pooh” Ennis will participate in separate co-features on a big night of boxing at the Campbell Fitness Center in Salem, New Jersey.

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By: Christopher Cruz

Never say never, as they say. With the on—again off—again nature of negotiations of the Manny Pacquiao—Miguel Cotto war tentatively set on November 14, 2009 (MGM Grand in Las Vegas), nearly everyone must be reeling from all the contradicting headlines of major boxing and news websites in the past few weeks.

This hellacious turn of events began innocently enough. After initial demands were laid out by both camps, lone promoter Top Rank head Bob Arum went on a holiday with the probable plan to let the camps stew a bit and make some of the blatantly unrealistic demands go away naturally. A major sticking point cropped up and both parties stuck to their guns: The Catch-Weight. Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach insisted on 142-143 lbs. citing his ward’s last fight where he weighed in at only 138lbs. while Cotto’s doctor declared 145 lbs. as the lowest Miguel could go without getting severely dehydrated beyond safe levels.

At this point, Arum issued a virtual non-negotiable clause of the proposed fight by decreeing the fight will be at 145 lbs. and adding that both camps had already agreed to it. This move, depending on whether the fight gets made or not, will turn out to be either a stroke of genius or one of the biggest blunders a big-time promoter has ever made in the history of boxing.

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North Bergen, NJ - Junior-Welterweight contender "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis of Atlantic City, NJ will make his second straight appearance at North Bergen, NJ's Schuetzen Park when he faces off with Troy Browning on August 27. The 10-round main event will headline the show promoted by Pound4Pound Promotions.

"I want to thank John and Pat Lynch for giving me the opportunity to fight in their main event once again," says Arnaoutis, 22-3-2 (10 KO). "Troy Browning is a very tough, rugged opponent who I will not underestimate. He will be coming to win, just as I am, and will be dangerous for the whole fight."

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By: Danny Serratelli

Welterweight contender Mike Jones, 18-0, 15 KO's won a unanimous 10-round decision over a game opponent in Lennin Arroyo, 20-10-1,4 KO's to defend his NABA title on Saturday night at Bally’s Atlantic City. Jones hurt Arroyo several times in the fight, but Arroyo showed a good chin and heart in going the 10 round distance with Jones who gave a very solid performance. Scores were 99-91, 99-91, 98-92. Jones has a lot of potential and upside and it will be interesting to see who he fights next.

The Brick City's Dominican Olympian super-middleweight contender Jerson Ravelo, 20-4, 12 KO's picked up his 20th win in the co feature. Ravelo took the fight on a few days notice and easily defeated Willis Lockett, 12-9, 5 KO's. It is amazing that Lockett used to compete at cruiserweight and even heavyweight, so his record is deceiving. Ravelo was the much bigger man and used a solid jab and good movement to keep Lockett off balance all night. After 8 rounds the scores were 80-72, 79-73, and 77-75. Ravelo was excited to be back in the ring and is eager to fight again as soon as possible.

By: Jim Amato

DREAM FIGHTS...You hear and read about them all the time. How would Ali have done against Dempsey, Louis or Marciano? How would Roy Jones Jr. have fared against Bobby Foster? Could Bernard Hopkins hold his own with Marvelous Marv?

Interesting scenarios and I'm sure we all have our opinions. We as fans are entitled to these opinions. My how they differ. We will never know if Sugar Ray Robinson could have beat Sugar Ray Leonard or if Willie Pep could have outslicked Salvador Sanchez but damn it sure is fun to argue about it ! With that said I'd like to venture into who would have won if Alexis Arguello and Mexican legend Julio Cesar Chavez would have met at 130 or 135 pounds?

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Tyson, a no-holds-barred portrait of the legendary and controversial former heavyweight champion, arrives on Blu-ray High Def and DVD from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on August 18. Oscar® nominated writer/director James Toback (Bugsy)[i], who earned a special ‘Regard Knockout Award’ after last year’s Cannes Film Festival screening, directs Tyson, which is entirely narrated by the champ himself. The film tells the story of a young boy who rose from the most impoverished circumstances, soared to unlimited heights, then -- like a character in a classical tragedy -- was destroyed by his own arrogance and hubris.

Tyson’s bonus features include a new featurette “A Day in the Life” with Toback, red carpet premiere footage and commentary.

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[i] James Toback received an Academy Award® Nomination in 1991 for Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen for Bugsy.

BILOXI, Miss. (August 9, 2009) – Two promising lightweight prospects, Jason “American Boy” Litzau (24-2, 20 KOs) and Verquan “The Show” Kimbrough (21-1-2, 7 KOs), open-up the “Hook City” pay per view this show Saturday night (August 15), headlined by 8-time world boxing champion Roy “Captain Hook” Jones, Jr. (53-5, 39 KOs) and 2-time super middleweight world title-holder Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy (25-2, 17 KOs), in one of four title fights airing live from the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi.

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Watch Boxing’s number-one prospect battle Lenin Aaroyo in a ten round Welterweight bout plus an exciting six fight undercard featuring Jerson Ravelo battling Willis Lockett

PHILADELPHIA (August 8, 2009)—TONIGHT!!!! the man who a lot of the top boxing scribes as the next star of boxing, Mike “MJ” Jones will take the next step towards Welterweight contention when he takes on late-replacement Lenin Aaroyo.

All the action can be seen LIVE!!! ON www.gofightlive.tv for the low price of $5.99

The card is promoted by Peltz Boxing

Aaroyo is the third opponent for Jones for the August 8th date as original opponent Larry Mosley bowed out for a second time in two-plus months citing injury. Then former world title challenger Ben Tackie was summoned only to be ruled out due to a medical condition.
Now Aaroyo will take his chances at upsetting the “MJ” Express.
Aaroyo has a record of 20-9-1 with four knockouts and has faced his share of world champion, challengers and undefeated opponents.
Aaroyo has never been stopped as he even took Knockout Artist and former world champion Randall Bailey the distance while dropping a close decision in 2006.

In the co-feature one-time Super Middleweight contender Jerson Ravelo (19-4, 12 KO’s) looks to get back in the win column when he takes on Willis Lockett (12-8-5, 5 KO’s)

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ATLANTIC CITY (August 7, 2009)—TOMRROW NIGHT on www.gofightlive.tv, one of the top prospects in the world in Mike “MJ” Jones risks his undefeated record of 17-0 with fifteen knockouts when he battles Lennin Aaroyo in a scheduled ten round bout for Jones NABA Welterweight title from Bally’s in Atlantic City.
The Action begins at 7:30pm on www.gofightlive.tv
Hall of Fame promoter Russell Peltz has assembled An extremely crowd pleasing undercard that is highlighted by former Dominican Olympian and Super Middleweight contender Jerson Ravelo.

Ravelo will take on Willis Lockett in the eight round co-feature. Ravelo now resides in Newark, New Jersey brings in a record of 19-4 with twelve big wins coming by knockout.

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BILOXI, Miss. (August 7, 2009) – “Hook City,” headlined by 8-time world champion Roy “Captain Hook” Jones, Jr. (53-5, 39 KOs) and former 2-time super middleweight world title-holder Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy (25-2, 17 KOs), will feature four, exciting title fights.

In addition to being a well matched, entertainment valued promotion, “Hook City” has a slew of interesting storylines in each of its four PPV title fights on August 15th, which includes famous boxing “hookers,” wide-eyed dreamers, legitimate contenders and promising prospects.

The “Hook City” pay-per-view show, presented by Square Ring Promotions in association with Left Hook Promotions and Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, is being distributed by Square Ring Promotions, Inc. at 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT in the United States on cable and satellite via iNDemand, TVN, DirecTV and Dish Network for a suggested retail price of $34.95, as well as on Super Channel in Canada.

Tickets, priced at $150.00, $125.00, $100.00, $75.00, $50.00 & $25.00 are on sale and available at all Ticketmaster locations by calling 800.745.3000, on line at Ticketmaster.com and at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum box office.

"We're proud to bring boxing fans such a great show from top to bottom," Square Ring Promotions CEO John Wirt said. "We have four title fights featuring three former world champions. 'Hook City' has a power-packed line-up of highly competitive fights and entertaining fighters."

Hall of Fame-bound Jones is known for possessing one of boxing’s all-time greatest hooks, while Lacy’s nickname is, aptly put, “Left Hook.” Which one is the better hooker? That will be determined in Aug. 15 when Jones defends his NABO light heavyweight crown in the 12-round main event. The loser will be busted in “Hook City.”

Two-time world champion Danny “Green Machine” Green (26-3, 23 KOs), the power-puncher from Down Under, dreams of fighting Jones later this year in Australia. His opponent in the 12-round IBO cruiserweight title fight is South American light heavyweight title-holder Julio Cesar “La Furia” Dominguez (20-4-1, 14 KOs), who has fought in relative obscurity in his native Argentina. All he’s been dreaming about is knocking out Green. Which one’s dream will come true? That, too, will be decided in “Hook City.”

NABO cruiserweight champion B.J. “El Peligroso” Flores (23-0-1, 14 KOs) has a display case filled with regional title belts. He’s rated as high as No. 3 by the WBO and No. 6 by the WBA and positioned for a major world title fight. Standing in his way in “Hook City” is former world title challenger Epifanio “Diamente” Mendoza (29-7-1, 25 KOs), the Colombian hit man who specializes in putting opponents to sleep, as well as knocking-off unbeaten contenders.

Two highly-regarded lightweight prospects -- Verquan “The Show” Kimbrough (21-1-2, 7 KOs) and challenger Jason “American Boy” Litzau (24-2, 20 KOs) -- go toe-to-toe in “Hook City” in a 10-round Special Attraction for the vacant NABF belt. Both have rich amateur pedigrees and Kimbrough is trying to get where Litzau has been and plans to return -- a world title shot. All bouts are subject to change.

Monday thru Friday at 8 PM ET and All Day Saturday
Watch Roy Jones Jr & Jeff Lacy Fights on ESPN Classic;
Then Watch Jones and Lacy Fight Each Other
Saturday August 15 Live on Pay-Per-View

Biloxi, MS (August 6, 2009) -- Hooks will be flying in Biloxi on Saturday August 15 when Eight-Time World Champion, Roy “Captain Hook” Jones Jr. and Two-Time World Champion Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy battle it out in “Hook City,” at the MS Coast Coliseum. To prepare us for this highly anticipated match-up of speed and power, ESPN Classic will air past Jones and Lacy fights every night next week and all day Saturday.

The current Broadcast line-up is as follows, all times ET…

Monday, Aug 10, 8 PM Roy Jones, Jr vs. Glen Kelly (February 2, 2002)
Jones puts his hands behind his back, sticks his chin out, then knocks Kelly out with one punch in what Jones calls the “Chicken Wang” punch

Tuesday, Aug. 11, 8 PM Roy Jones, Jr vs. Antonio Tarver (November 8, 2003)
Jones drops twenty pounds from his previous fight in this gutty performance to beat Tarver and regain the light heavyweight world title he gave up to fight at heavyweight

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Watch Boxing’s number-one prospect battle Lenin Aaroyo in a ten round Welterweight bout plus an exciting six fight undercard featuring Jerson Ravelo battling Willis Lockett

PHILADELPHIA (August 3, 2009)—This Saturday night the man who a lot of the top boxing scribes as the next star of boxing, Mike “MJ” Jones will take the next step towards Welterweight contention when he takes on late-replacement Lenin Aaroyo.

All the action can be seen LIVE!!! ON www.gofightlive.tv for the low price of $5.99

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World’s No. 1 MMA Heavyweight To Fight
In STRIKEFORCE / M-1 Global Co-Promoted Events

First Fight To Air This Fall, Live on SHOWTIME®

NEW YORK (August 3, 2009)–-After a week of intense negotiations and speculation, the hottest topic of discussion in the professional fight world has come to a head as the world’s number one heavyweight and most sought after mixed martial arts (MMA) champion Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko has signed a historic, multi-fight agreement that will see him headline mega-events co-promoted by world championship promotions STRIKEFORCE and M-1 Global.

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One of the best cards of the year with an exciting world title fight plus explosive knockouts now available on www.gofightlive.tv

New York (August 3rd, 2009)—This past Saturday night one of the best boxing cards in 2009 took place at The Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut where Isaac Hlatshwayo took on Delvin Rodriguez in a rematch for the IBF Welterweight championship.

It was a toe to toe slugfest with neither fighter giving up an inch. Hlatshwayo showed tremendous grit and determination while Rodriguez was spurred on by a hometown crown. Fans can see who brings home the gold with ramifications.

The co-feature saw former U.S. Olympian Demetrius Andrade take on his most experienced opponent in Chad Greenleaf.

Undefeated middleweight Tarvis Simms took on Marcus Upshaw plus a see hot prospect Raymond “Tito” Serrano and a stunning knockout in the Maureen Shea-Lindsay Garbatt affair.

“This was one of the cards of the year and my phone has not stopped ringing since the card happened and people all over the world want to see as the main event was a split decision plus all of the tremendous talent that was on display”, said David Klarman, vice president of www.gofightlive.tv

“Now fans can witness it if they witnessed it the first time for a low price of $9.95 and they get the fight on their computer streamed from now until forever so I think it’s three plus hours of boxing at the highest and most exciting level.”

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By: Christian Cruz
www.Brickcityboxing.com

The recent news that Joan Guzman, (29-0, 17 KOs), from the Dominican Republic has just signed with Golden Boy Promotions should bring added excitement to a loaded division already filled up with promising upstarts, decent veterans, and an elite champion.

Boasting a perfect record of 29 wins out of 29 fights, and having won titles in the junior featherweight, featherweight, and junior lightweight divisions, Guzman is considered as one of the best fighters in the lower weight divisions. His athleticism, coupled with his fast hands and reflexes, makes him an elusive target for most of his opponents. His superior boxing skills allow him to dictate the pace of the fight and can box either from the outside or inside from time to time. Another strength is his chin, which so far, at this point, has proven it can take the best shots from any punchers Guzman has faced. Ironically, his vaunted power from either hand, which gave him the moniker “Little Tyson” during his stay at 122, seems to have left him since he moved up to higher divisions.

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On Saturday night, Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing put together an exciting seven bout card before a packed house at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT.

In the main event Star Boxing's IBF #2 rated welterweight, Delvin Rodriguez battled IBF #3 rated Isaac Hlatshwayo for the vacant IBF Welterweight Championship of the World. The fight was a rematch of their highly entertaining draw that took place back in November of last year.

The fight started well for Rodriguez as he was the much busier fighter, landing clean shots to both the head and body of the South African Hlatshwayo. In the second, a right hand staggered Hlatshwayo, but he showed guts as he continued to press forward, taking some big shots from Rodriguez in the process.

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Program Details

A heavyweight boxer is released after eight years in prison and takes a job at the Philadelphia gym where he once sparred, connecting with a teenage boy bullied by his classmates and alcoholic father. Tony Luke Jr. and Paul Orrantia star in this inspiring sports drama with William Forsythe, Tony Danza Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini and Leo Loiacono.

Rating
TV14
Duration
90 Mins
Showtime Advisories
Violence, Adult Language, Adult Content
Audio Format
Stereo / CC

Ways to Watch
On Showtime
08/03/09 at 2:30 PMFewer AiringsOn Showtime Too
08/04/09 at 12:30 PM
On Showtime Showcase
08/06/09 at 4:45 PM
On Showtime
08/11/09 at 3:30 AM
On Showtime Too
08/14/09 at 2:35 PM

Commentary

By: Christopher Roche

Nate Campbell’s biggest win of his career came in large part because his opponent was viciously cut, but Juan Diaz did not quit in that memorable bout in Mexico. Diaz fought like a true warrior, and under the strain of his breakup with Don King, the Baby Bull left everything in the ring, including his title belts.

Tonight, on Showtime Championship Boxing, the tables were turned on Campbell, and he was the one faced with a bad cut. Campbell, unlike Diaz, quickly opted out, as he pleaded with his corner that he could not see.

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