Brick City Boxing

By: Brandon Estrict, www.DoghouseBoxing.com

Live from Hollywood, Florida, HBO’s Boxing After Dark telecast produced 24 reasonably entertaining rounds of action, with the network’s chosen heir, Andre Berto, and the up and down, until tonight that is, Kermit Cintron taking big steps forward in their respective careers’.

With minimal objection, tonight’s biggest winner was Kermit “The Killer” Cintron, rebounding from two bruising(and possibly tainted) losses to exiled Antonio Margarito, and a Draw in his last bout on HBO, a Junior Middlweight title challenge against Champion, Sergio Martinez, to hand HBO’s top 154 lb. prospect, Alfredo Angulo, the very first loss of his young pro career via clear unanimous decision. The bout was a title eliminator, for the right to become the mandatory to the aforementioned Martinez, and a Cintron victory greases the skids for a rematch of their very controversial draw just a few months back.

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Baltimore, MD – Baltimore native Cory “Black Ice” Cummings upped his record to 17-4 (13 KO’s) with an emphatic 9th round stoppage of Washington DC’s Demetrius Davis 19-15-5 (7 KO’s) in the main event Friday night at the Du Burns Arena.

The opening round was a rough one for Cummings, who had to deal with a gash over his right eye following a clash of heads less than a minute in. With his opponent at a disadvantage, the slick Davis outboxed Cummings while frequently switching between orthodox and southpaw stances. Cummings was cut once again following a clash in the eighth, this time over the left eye. With a sense of urgency and behind on the cards, Cummings had a strong surge in the final minute of the eighth round.

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Johannesburg, South Africa (May 29, 2009) - Behind on all scorecards at the beginning of the 12th round, Perez landed a huge left hand jab that sent Mabuza to the canvas. Buzzed and on uneasy legs Mabuza beat the count. Perez proceeded to apply pressure and landed huge shots leaving no option for referee Kenny Chevalier to stop the fight with 1:06 left in the last stanza.

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Below are the weights for the boxing portion of "Pain on Penn Street", which is promoted by King's Promotions. The show will be the first in Pennsylvania history to feature boxing and mixed martial arts on the same card. The MMA portion will follow the boxing action. The event will take place at Reading, Pennsylvania's Sovereign Center. Doors open at 5PM, first fight starts at 5:30PM.

Heavyweight Main Event - 8 Rounds

Travis Kauffman - 220.5 Livin Castillo - 210.5
Reading, PA, 16-0 (13 KO) Quito, Ecuador, 14-6 (9 KO)

Kauffman: "I feel good. I'm ready to go to war and knock his head off. I feel in great condition. It doesn't get any better than this. I've been in the gym for six straight weeks and I'm ready to do this."

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LAS VEGAS (May 29, 2009) – Upon today’s announcement that Valuev-Chagaev II has been canceled, Team Ruiz is demanding an immediate purse bid in order for Valuev-Ruiz III to be held by August 30 for the World Boxing Association heavyweight title.

Two-time World Boxing Association heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz (43-8-1, 29 KOs) lost to Valuev last August 30th in Berlin by 12-round split decision. Team Ruiz petitioned the WBA for a variety of reasons regarding the conduct of the fight and in response to the appeal, the WBA declared Ruiz as its mandatory challenger for the winner of the Valuev-Chagaev title fight scheduled for this weekend in Finland.

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Don King Calls for the World Boxing Association to Declare Nikolai Valuev
As Its Undisputed Heavyweight Champion

NEW YORK—Boxing promoter Don King has asked the World Boxing Association to declare Nikolai “Giant Russian” Valuev its undisputed heavyweight champion after Saturday’s match between Valuev and WBA “champion in recess” Ruslan Chagaev at Hartwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland, was cancelled.

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By: Jim Amato

Author's Note;

Since this article was first published in th June 1997 issue of BOXING WORLD magazine, Harry and Ray have put any animosity behind them.

"Why We Missed The Battle Of Youngstown"

Let us make believe that it is 1984 again and the management of Ray Mancini decided NOT to defend his W.B.A. lightweight title against Livingstone Bramble. Instead they opt to unify at least part of the championship against cross town rival Harry Arroyo, the I.B.F. title holder. The bout would be held in their home town of Youngstown, Ohio and be televised live nationally. The whole city of Youngstown and its surrounding areas are buzzing with excitement and anticipation. The TV executives predict a bonanza rating since both boxers are proven crowd pleasers. In the days preceding the FIGHT, there is electricity in the air. The city is divided in its loyalty. Mancini seems to be the fan's favorite, but Arroyo has a faithful contingent too.

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When Bobby “The Celtic Warrior” Gunn initially challenged Tomasz Adamek in 2007, he had a clear motive. While many fighters call out the best simply for publicity, Gunn’s had something else in mind: a good old-fashioned slug out.

“Styles make fights, said Gunn, who holds the WBA-NABA and WBC-USNBC Cruiserweight titles. “Gunn vs Adamek will be the Adamek-Briggs of the Cruiserweight division. Fans want to see good fights and all I know how to do is entertain.”

Since the day he made waves by calling out Adamek, Gunn was dreaming of a showdown with the gutsy Pole. Although logistics prevented a December 2007 fight, Gunn still had hope. Last week, when fellow contender Matt Godfrey decided against taking on Adamek, his promoter Main Events contacted Gunn.

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Tomasz Adamek to Defend IBF World Cruiserweight Title vs. Hackensack’s Bobby Gunn Saturday, July 11th at Newark’s Prudential Center

Totowa, New Jersey—The “Main Event Boxing Series” brings world championship boxing back to Newark’s Prudential Center on Saturday, July 11th as World IBF Cruiserweight Champion Tomasz “Goral” Adamek of Jersey City puts his title on the line against popular Hackensack Cruiserweight Bobby “The Celtic Warrior” Gunn, promoters Main Events and Ziggy Promotions announced today.

Also slated to appear on the show are a quartet of unbeaten standouts, including Paterson Welterweight Henry Crawford, (21-0); Morganville, N.J.’s promising middleweight prospect Denis “The Momma’s Boy” Douglin, (2-0, 2 KO’s) and undefeated Polish standouts Piotor Wilczewski, (22-0, super middleweight) and 13-0 cruiserweight Mateusz Masternak.

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Interview by: Rob Tierney

He finally made it or so it seemed. On May 16th in Las Vegas last year, Shaun George dropped former Heavyweight Champion Chris Byrd in the ninth round of a non title fight enroute to winning a stunning technical knockout. Substantial offers were bound to start falling on the table. Still, one year after defeating Chris Byrd in front of a televised audience on ESPN, the Light Heavyweight division continues to shun Shaun George. I caught up with the Brooklyn native on Memorial Day to hear his thoughts on why he is struggling to gain recognition and respect in his division. Here is what he had to say.

RT: Good Afternoon Shaun, what have you been up to these days?

SG: Not too much! I'm just working out, keeping in shape and taking care of my newborn son and family.

RT: Did you catch the Dawson vs Tarver fight a few weeks ago?

SG: Yes I Did

RT: What did you think of the fight?

SG: I thought it was a good fight. Antonio Tarver fought hard but came up short. However, I must say that I was not impressed with some of the things I was hearing from the commentators.

RT: What do you mean?

SG: I really didn't like how the commentators were cutting down the sport and as well as my division by claiming that there is no competition at Light Heavyweight when I am out here canvassing for a fight. They keep talking about Chad Dawson and how talented he is and how there is no one at his level in the division. Yet, there is a lot of talent in the division. Look at me!

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Photo Credit: Round5MMA.com

TORONTO - MMA superstar Gina Carano shows off a prototype of her Round 5 collectible figurine. Carano was in Toronto to make finishing touches on the figure, which is scheduled to be available in July, in time for UFC 100.

Also, here is a fun, quick segment from the "The Grill Room" program on SUN-TV in Toronto:
http://videos.torontosun.com/video/sports/sports/5745372001/grill-room-mma-star-gina-carano/22045694001.

And another from "Off the Record" on TSN in Canada:
http://watch.tsn.ca/off-the-record/off-the-record---may-22/#clip175144.

Saturday 23 May 2009
Woodlands Resort, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States
lightweights Antonio Espinosa 11 (1) - 0 (0) - 0 W Ron Boyd 6 (2) - 7 (3) - 0 UD 6 6

super middleweight Isaac Rodrigues 14 (12) - 0 (0) - 0 W Jose Medina 14 (10) - 15 (9) - 0 TKO 2 6 ~ time: 0:53 ~

light welterweight Anthony Cusumano 3 (2) - 3 (2) - 1 L Nathan Francis 3 (2) - 5 (5) - 0 TKO 1 4 ~ time: 1:24 ~

lightweight Clinton B Douglas 3 (1) - 3 (1) - 2 W Jean Ramos 0 (0) - 4 (3) - 0 KO 2 4 ~ time: 2:52 ~

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Book Review
Heavyweight Armageddon: The Tyson-Lewis Championship Battle takes an inside look into one of the biggest money fights in boxing history - the Lennox Lewis-Mike Tyson battle for the World Heavyweight Championship in Memphis in 2002. Loaded with inside information, interviews, little-known anecdotes and much,much more, this book tells the full story about how the fight built up for almost two decades and, in the end, how the force of good ultimately overcame and conquered the threat of evil.

Teaneck, NJ ----- Boxing journalist Mark Scoop Malinowski is proud to announce the publication of his first book, Heavyweight Armageddon: The Tyson-Lewis Championship Battle ($14.99, 221-pages, available at BarnesandNoble.com, Amazon.com and other online booksellers).

EIGHTEEN YEARS after they first boxed together as teens, noted trainer Cus D'Amato's prophecy came true - Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis waged fistic war in Memphis in 2002 in a colossal $110 million showdown for the most prestigious title in all of sport.

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May 22, 2009 – “Rage At The River”

CRUISERWEIGHTS

Jay Holland (2-0, 1 KO), Providence, RI WDEC4 (40-35, 40-35, 40-35) Chris Boykins (0-4), Orlando, FL

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS

Joey Spina (25-1-1, 17 KOs), Providence, RI WDEC8 (79-73, 78-74, 77-75) Tiwon Taylor (26-15-1, 19 KOs), Las Vegas, NV

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TICKETS FOR MAYWEATHER VS. MARQUEZ: "NUMBER ONE/NUMERO UNO" GO ON SALE TOMORROW, FRIDAY, MAY 22!

LOS ANGELES, MAY 21 - For years, Juan Manuel Marquez toiled in the shadow of fellow countrymen Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales, even though boxing aficionados knew just how good the Mexico City native was. A world featherweight title still didn't allow Marquez to break through, but beginning in 2007, "Dinamita" finally got his chance to shine on the world stage, and in the last two years, he has proven to be the best of Mexico's revered trinity.

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May 18, 2009 - Los Angeles, CA at the LA Public Library
May 19, 200 9- New York City, NY at the Empire State Building

FLOYD MAYWEATHER

"July 18th you are going to see the best Floyd Mayweather, because I am truly back."

"My uncle Roger and I, we have a tremendous game plan, and I'm going to be more than ready for this fight. Training camp is going amazingly well. I am weighing in around 146 or 147 and I know I will be ready on July 18th."

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New York (May 19, 2009) – After learning of IBF and IBO light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson's interest in moving down to 168 pounds, Allan Green's mouth began to water. Now that Dawson has taken care of business by winning a second unanimous decision over Antonio Tarver, Allan Green has his napkin on his lap, eating utensils in hand, and is ready for supper.

“If he's coming down to 168, let’s make this happen. I respect Chad's skills as one of the best in the game, but I'm feeling so focused right now that I don't see anybody, including Chad Dawson, doing much more than six rounds with me,” said Green.

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HOLLYWOOD, FL, May 18 – Hype and brash talk have become a part of most boxing promotions in recent years, but for May 30th’s HBO Boxing After Dark doubleheader at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, none of that is necessary when Andre Berto defends his welterweight title against junior welterweight champion Juan Urango, and junior middleweight knockout artists Alfredo Angulo and Kermit Cintron meet in the center of the ring.

Simply put, this is a can’t miss event in terms of high stakes, power punching, and excitement.

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MGM Grand To Host Event Saturday, July 18

LAS VEGAS - Floyd "Money" Mayweather has returned to the sport of boxing and will put his undefeated record on the line when he faces the dangerous and highly touted five-time world champion Juan Manuel "Dinamita" Marquez in MAYWEATHER vs. MARQUEZ "Number One/Numero Uno" Saturday, July 18 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Tickets priced at $1,000, $750, $600, $300 and $150, not including applicable service charges, go on sale Friday, May 22 at 10 a.m. PT. Ticket sales at $1,000, $750, $600 and $300 are limited to 10 per person and ticket sales at $150 are limited to two (2) per person, with a total ticket limit of 10 per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800)745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

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Sacramento California (May 18, 2009) - Golden Boy Promotions hard-hitting undefeated heavyweight prospect, Ashanti "The Boss" Jordan (8-0, 7 KO's), returns to the ring Thursday May 21, 2009 at the Arco Arena in Sacramento when he faces journeyman David Johnson in a scheduled six round bout.

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Newark, New Jersey's Council Vice President Luis Quintana presented Alex with the award in front of a packed house at Quintana's 15th Annual Breakfast at the Robert Treat Hotel. Special guests included Governor Jon Corzine as well as Newark Council members Anibal Ramos (North Ward), Carlos Gonzalez (at large) and State Senator Ron Rice among others.

Alex “The Brick City Bullet” Perez, 10-0, 6 KO’s captured the WBC’s Caribbean Federation Welterweight title on March 14th. He came off of a 15 month layoff before that fight, not by any fault of his own, but because every time he was scheduled to fight there were problems with opponents falling out and promoters not making sure there was an opponent for him to fight come fight night. Perez was in the gym training for fights that weren’t to be the entire 15 months, and the time has made him more and more eager to fight as often as possible.

Manager, Jose Rosario, legal advisor Daniel Serratelli and the rest of "Team Perez" plan to keep him busy the rest of the way in 09, because Perez is a hungry fighter. Alex has been at it 100% for a long time. He was 53-3 as an amateur where he was a 3 time Golden Gloves Champion and a 3 time Diamond Gloves Champ. He also captured the State Championship once before turning pro in late 2004.

Joey “KO Kid” Spina vs. Tiwon Taylor headlines Friday night’s show at Twin River Event Center, RI

PROVIDENCE (May 18, 2009) – Super middleweight “Irish” Joe McCreedy has developed into one of New England’s favorite fighters, based on support he’s received from his growing legion of passionate fans from Lowell, the same Massachusetts city that produced one of boxing’s all-time most popular ring warriors, “Irish” Micky Ward.

EBA super middleweight champion McCreedy (10-2-1, 5 KOs) is matched against veteran Willis “The Prophet” Lockett (11-7-5, 5 KOs) on Friday night’s (May 22) “Rage At The River” show, promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

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PHILADELPHIA- Joey “Minnesota Ice” Abell returned to the Legendary Blue Horizon with a emphatic third round knockout over Billy “The Kid” Willis to highlight a terrific seven bout card that highlighted “Health & Education Night”

Promoter Vernoca L. Michael honored local educators, Dr. Richard Englert (Business) and Dr. Michael Jackson (Director of Graduate programs of Sports & Recreation) of Temple University and local Neurologist, Dr. Emil Materese for their contributions to the community.

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By: Benny Henderson Jr., DoghouseBoxing

Unbeaten super middleweight contender Andre Ward 19-0 (12) shined on Showtime ShoBox this past Saturday night as he outclassed the hard hitting Edison Miranda 32-4 (28) for twelve rounds silencing the critics on where he stands amongst the top of the crop of the 168-pound division.

Although unblemished thus far in his pro career, in the eyes of many Ward came into the bout against Miranda untested and unproven, but the twenty-five year old demonstrated that he had studied hard for the test and showcased his greater talents to his ringside fight fans at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA.

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By: Ricky Ray Taylor

It's been two weeks since PACMAN dislodged HATTONS noggin from his torso. Although it's business as usual for the Filipino sensation as he rides a TEN fight win-streak into (hopefully) an upcoming bout versus MAYWEATHER, for Britain’s boy-wonder life should never be the same.

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BRUCE ‘LIONHEART’ SCOTT
London, UK - 17th May 2009

Gleason’s Famed Trainer John Rooney Jnr. Speaks His Mind On Bruce Scott, ‘Buster’ Keeton and Prizefighter 7 - The Cruiserweights.

John Rooney Jnr. head coach and owner of the World Famous Gleason’s Gym London near Tower Bridge, spoke out on the upcoming Prizefighter 7 - The Cruiserweights, which takes place at Earl’s Court on Tuesday May 19th, and the chances of his charge, former British, Commonwealth and WBU International Champion Bruce ‘Lionheart’ Scott, being victorious and pocketing the top prize of £25,000.

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Come check out The Brick City's Own, Samad Haq and experience "The Reason Why"....on Friday June 5th at 60 Park Grill at 60 Park Place Newark, New Jersey. For information call 973-223-7979.

Heavyweight Lavar Johnson Scores Devastating 18-Second KO; Rosa, Quach Also Win, May 15, 2009, at 11 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME, Save Mart Center, Fresno, California

FRESNO, Calif. – Previously unbeaten hometown favorite Billy Evangelista lost by disputed, controversial second-round disqualification to Mike Aina Friday in the main event of the inaugural Strikeforce Challengers telecast on SHOWTIME.

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On May 15th Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing presented a thrilling five bout card at The Concert Venue at Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. The card was broadcast live on the always exciting ESPN2 "Friday Night Fights".

KINGPIN CEMENTS POSITION AS TOP AMERICAN HEAVY

The main event bout of the evening carried heavy implications for boxing, especially heavyweight boxing, as two of America's best heavyweight prospects Kevin "Kingpin Johnson (21-0-1, 8KO) and "Devastatin" Devin Vargas (17-0, 7KO) put their undefeated records on the line to stake their claim as the number one American heavyweight in the world.

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By: Jim Amato

He may be one of the most overlooked champions of the 1990's. He had style and skill. He won 49 of 55 bouts and a piece of the welterweight title. He knocked out 31 but he himself was never stopped. His name was Aaron Davis and they called him "Superman".

Davis was born in the Bronx in 1967 and turned professional in 1986. He reeled off 29 straight victories to establish himself as a top contender for the welterweight title. Along the way he beat the likes of Horace Shufford, Luis Santana, Gene Hatcher and Curtis Summit. Finally on July 8, 1990 he challenged Mark Breland for the WBA welterweight title. It was a give and take contest but Aaron stood up to Breland's power. Finally in round nine it was Breland that crashed to the canvas. It was a brutal knockout and "Superman" was now a champion.

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DEMANDED PREMIERE FEATURES ARTISTS CIARA AND FLO RIDA, AND ACTRESS AND TELEVISION PERSONALITY DESI AS HOST

New York, NY. Music Choice, the award-winning, multi-platform video and music network, announced today a new Original series, Demanded, featuring the top music videos and exclusive interviews from the artists that are in demand on Music Choice. Demanded's premiere episode, airing now thru the end of May, is hosted by Desi, an established television personality and actress, and co-hosted by Atlantic Records' Hip Hop star, Flo Rida, whose hit video 'Right Round' has made him a 'Demanded' artists on Music Choice. In the first episode of Demanded, Desi and Flo Rida count down the top five videos of the week at Jay-Z's 40/40 Club in NYC. While back in the Music Choice studios, Ciara, reveals how her music and style are evolving as her career continues to develop. Demanded also offers viewers the unique opportunity to interact with the show by voicing their opinions about the content of each episode either by texting (Dmd to 898262), or visiting the Music Choice website (www.musicchoice.com/demanded).

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Photo: Rod Savant

(New York, NY)- Music Choice announces new show "Demanded", hosted by national television personality and musician Desi Sanchez.

"I am so excited to be a part of Demanded(TM)! Between rubbing shoulders
with top artists, to giving fans their chance to say what's hot on the
music video scene, every episode is going to be a blast!"- Desi

Demanded is a bi-weekly show on Music Choice On Demand and is available in 40 million households. Upcoming shows will feature exclusive interviews and music videos from today's Demanded artists, including: Katy Perry, Rick Ross, Flo Rida, Ciara, Nickelback and Britney Spears. Demanded airs exclusively on Music Choice On Demand(TM), the most-popular video-on-demand music network nationwide, and Music Choice Online, the network's free broadband music service.

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Baltimore, MD – Washington, DC based spoiler Demetrius Davis will attempt to continue his recent hot streak against Baltimore, MD’s Corey Cummings May 29 at Du Burns Arena. Davis, who has a deceptive record at 19-14-5 (7 KO’s), defeated 14-0 Rowland Bryant, 16-6 Brian Norman and battled to a draw with well regarded prospect Tommy Karpency during his last three trips to the squared circle.

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What All 10 SHOWTIME Fighters Had To Say -- Thursday, May 14, 2009,
Piccadilly Inn University Hotel, Fresno, California

“STRIKEFORCE CHALLENGERS’’
Premieres Tomorrow/Friday, May 15, On SHOWTIME; Telecast Begins at 11 p.m. ET/PT

FRESNO, Calif. (May 14, 2009)—The 20 fighters who will compete in the eagerly awaited mixed martial arts fight card tomorrow/Friday at the Save Mart Center here all made weight Thursday at the World Sports Café.

In the main event of what will be a sensational event, undefeated lightweight sensation Billy Evangelista (9-0) will fight hard-hitting brawler and BJ Penn protégé “Iron” Mike Aina (11-6-1) in the inaugural, newly titled Strikeforce Challengers series from leading MMA promoter Strikeforce and premium television network SHOWTIME. The five-fight telecasts airs at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast).

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Reading, PA - Heavyweight prospect Travis Kauffman will lead the Reading Express professional indoor football team out onto the field for their home game against rivals Harrisburg Stampede this Sunday, May 17. The Reading Express play their home games at the Sovereign Center, where King's Promotions will feature Kauffman in the main event against former Ecuadorian Olympian Livin Castillo and cruiserweight Julio Cesar Matthews against Kamarah Paisley in the co-main event.

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Los Angeles, CA- The "press tour" to official announce the mega-fight between Floyd "Money" Mayweather and Juan Manuel "Dinamita" Marquez which will take place July 18th at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada and live on HBO Pay-Per-View, kicks off this Sunday, May 17 and will span two continents in six days with stops in Los Angeles, New York and London.

"Now that Floyd is back, we need to let the world know it," said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions. "The fight against Marquez will be one to remember and I am looking forward to getting on the road so the media and the fans can really get a sense of how great July 18th will be for the sport of boxing."

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Want to win 2 VIP tickets to see Cotto VS. Clottey at Madison Square Garden? Enter MSG’s “Cotto VS. Clottey Ticket Giveaway Sweepstakes” for a chance to win VIP-level tickets to the boxing match on June 13, 2009 here: http://www.msg.com/fightclub/boxing-sweepstakes.html

While you’re at it, check out MSG’s Fight Club hub, a great new source for the latest on Golden Gloves boxing news and photos. And don’t forget to check out the Golden Gloves Boxing on TV every Thursday @9pm on MSG!
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This Friday May 15th, 2004 Olympic team captain, Devin Vargas (17-0, 7KO) will be in the fight of his life when he takes on Kevin "Kingpin" Johnson (21-0-1, 8KO) in the main event on ESPN2's "Friday Night Fights" at Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City, NJ.

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Headlining “Rage At The River” May 22 in Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE (May 12, 2009) – World rated light heavyweight Joey “KO Kid” Spina has had an overall attitude adjustment but he still possess the same devastating power punching ability as always as he gets set to headline the May 22nd “Rage At The River” show at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

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Wilkes-Barre, PA—(May 11, 2009)—KEA Boxing Promotions has announced that they are set to make their sophomore appearance in Northeastern Pennsylvania this Memorial Day Weekend on May 23rd with its signature event “Memorial Weekend Boxing in The Woodlands.” Just 6 weeks ago, KEA Boxing Promotions made its Pennsylvania debut and has decided to give local boxing fans more of what they were begging for: an action-packed show with local stars and rising prospects all at fair pricing and in a safe environment. The thrilling bouts of the April 11th show have set the stage for yet another exciting event.

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“Around The Ring”
By: Bobby Breen

Photo: Chris Brooks,

Pound-4-Pound Promotions held another successful card Thursday May 7th at Schuetzen Park in N. Bergen, NJ. In total six bouts were contested. All but one of the Pound-4-Pound promoted boxers won by stoppages. Schuetzen Park located at 3167 Kennedy Blvd. in North Bergen, NJ (right outside Jersey City and very close to the Lincoln Tunnel side of the Hudson) is home base for Pound-4-Pound Promotions. They run a great show with great local up and coming talent. If you want a great night of professional boxing without the hassle of a big arena like the large shows, this is the place. If you get there early enough there is even free parking.

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By: Benny Henderson Jr., www.DoghouseBoxing .com

Saturday night from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, in Las Vegas, NV, which was televised live on HBO Boxing, the undefeated IBF/IBO light heavyweight titleholder “Bad” Chad Dawson 28-0 (17) earned himself his second unanimous decision victory over former champ Antonio Tarver 27-6 (19), proving once again youth can serve you well.

Although at a ripe young age of forty, Tarver, who once held the same straps he was battling for as well as a handful more, seemed to be a bit hungrier in this go around than he was before.

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By: Brad Marchetti, www.DoghouseBoxing.com

After opening as a 5-2 favorite in the first Chad Dawson vs. Antonio Tarver bout the rematch has the young stud Dawson pegged as a 5-1 favorite this Saturday on HBO. Big-time fighters move where the $$$ is which is why Chad Dawson vs. Antonio Tarver II has been made with the shallow pool of marquee names for Dawson in the Light-Heavyweight division. The first bout saw Dawson overwhelm the now 40-year old Tarver with his speed and abundance of boxing skill. Does Tarver have one last great fight in him or has the “Magic Man” run out of tricks? The boxing betting moneyline for the Chad Dawson vs Antonio Tarver II bout has Dawson carrying a weighty -600 price tag.

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Italian Crumbles in “Battle of Prospects”
By: Declan Hughes
Photos By: Robert Delacruz

Last night’s boxing match between two of boxings budding lightweight prospects, Danny McDermott and Floriano Pagliara, had it all in the 4 minutes and 26 seconds that it lasted for. From the start it had suspense, drama and action and the end came with a bang! With a crushing right hand, hometown Hudson County hero, Danny “Little Mac” McDermott, from Jersey City, NJ, now 8-1 (3kos), made a dramatic statement to the lightweight division that he is to be taken seriously.

In many ways, this was a break through match up for both fighters, with McDermott coming out the victor. Floriano Pagliara, now 9-3 (6kos), who was the number 6 lightweight in Italy, was looking at this fight to be his coming out party in the USA. But it wasn’t meant to be.

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LAS VEGAS (May 7, 2009) – Former two-time world champion Byron “Slama from Bama” Mitchell has replaced Alejandro “Naco” Berrio as light heavyweight sensation Beibut Shumenov’s opponent, Saturday night in the main event on an all-star card, outdoors at Khadkimukan Stadium in Shumenov’s hometown of Chimkent, Kazakhstan. Berrio had visa issues in Colombia.

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12 Rounds – Main Event
Beibut Shumenov (7-0, 5 KOs), Chimkent, Kazakhstan, 173.2 LBS.
vs.
Byron Mitchell (27-4-1, 24 KOs), Orlando, FL, USA, Weighing In Later
(IBA World, WBO Asia Pacific, WBC Asian Boxing Council & Interim PABA Light Heavyweight Championships)

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Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES) president Jimmy Burchfield and his staff are busy all over the world making fights, promoting shows and signing prospects.

“We have ‘Awesome’ Aaron Williams in the biggest fight of his life tomorrow (Saturday) in Germany,” Burchfield explained. “Our world-rated light heavyweight Joey ‘KO Kid’ Spina headlines a show May 22nd at Twin River, featuring the CES debut of James McGirt, Jr., along with some of the best young fighters in New England. And we just signed to co-promote another good middleweight prospect, Marcus Upshaw, who fights tonight (Friday) for the Florida State title in Tampa.”

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Carlos Rivera 126lbs vs Alex Baba 125.5

Ahsandi Gibbs 158lbs vs Marcus Upshaw 159lbs (Florida State Middleweight Title)

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Riding a 16-fight winning streak, WBC CABOFE Heavyweight champion, Manuel "El Toro" Quezada, is eyeing challenges with heavyweight contenders Brian Minto (33-2, 21 KO's) and Travis Walker (30-2-1, 24 KO's).

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Star Boxing has been informed by Monte Barrett that he has suffered an injury that has forced him to pull out of his May 15th heavyweight clash with world rated (WBA #5, WBC #10, IBF #14) Kevin "Kingpin" Johnson (21-0-1, 8KO). Barrett reportedly suffered a cut while sparring that has left him ineligible to participate in next weeks ESPN2's "Friday Night Fights" main event being held at Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City, NJ.

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By: Declan Hughes
Floriano Pagliara looks like he should be preparing for a photo shoot in Paris, not preparing to step into a boxing ring to challenge Danny “Little Mac” McDermott in North Bergen tomorrow night.

If Pagliara is concerned about McDermott re-arranging his features over 6 rounds, it didn't show at the weigh in at Shuetzen Park ball room hall tonight. He doesn’t think of himself as model or a movie star, but a straight-ahead brawler who wants to change everyone's impression of him as a European soft touch. McDermott-Pagliara is the main event of the Pound for Pound promoted “May-Hem” show.

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12 Rounds – Main Event
Beibut Shumenov (7-0, 5 KOs), Chimkent, Kazakhstan
vs.
Alejandro Berrio (28-5, 27 KOs), Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia
(IBA World, WBO Asia Pacific, WBC Asian Boxing Council & Interim PABA Light Heavyweight Championships)

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Gleason's Amateur Show May 16, 2009 at 7:00 PM
The show is sanctioned by USABoxingMetro. Masters, Juniors and Seniors are all on the card. We have 20 bouts scheduled. The weigh in will start at 5:30 PM and the first bout will be at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $20 general admission and $10 for gym members and amateur fighters with passbook in hand.

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Brick City's Danny Serratelli and John Ruiz back in 2002

I’ve been told I’m not the most fan-friendly fighter in the world, my style often criticized as being ugly, but I’m proud to say I’ve never ducked a worthy opponent. For the past month or two, though, I’ve read and heard a lot BS about how I shouldn’t be the WBA mandatory title challenger. A few totally unproven, so-called contenders have whined about them deserving a world title shot more than I do.

Why? Who have Chris Arreola, Eddie Chambers, Kevin Johnson or Brian Minto beaten to deserve a world title shot? Nobody! Just compare my list of victories to yours. You guys haven’t come close to doing what I’ve accomplished.

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By: Damon “Latinbox” Gonzalez

Tampa, Florida – The WBO Welterweight champion Miguel Cotto 33-1, 27 KO’s looks to break the monotony in a very intensive training camp at the Fight Factory facilities in Tampa, Florida.

It has been clear that Cotto is not taking anything lightly but on Monday, May 4th Cotto has been invited to Tropicana Field by the American League Champions Tampa Bay Rays to throw out the first pitch. Cotto very exited and honored to go out and have a good time with his team Cotto and meet the Tampa Bay Rays.

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MMA PPV June 27in Biloxi, MS

BILOXI, Miss. (May 4, 2009) – The cage may have to be reinforced for the “Ultimate Chaos” headliner as former WWE star Bobby Lashley and mixed-martial-arts legend Bob “The Beast” Sapp battle June 27 on a special pay-per-view event live from the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi.

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PHILADELPHIA (MAY 4TH, 2009)—In the forty-plus years that boxing has taken place at The Legendary Blue Horizon, there have been many combatants that have fought in the ring that have interesting stories.

On Friday night May 15th, Achmad Tuba, who will be will be making his pro debut in a four round Jr. Middleweight bout , has an incredible story with beliefs that can give everyone hope for world peace.

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LAS VEGAS (May 4, 2009) – The revolutionary www.fightengine.com state-of-the-art website is changing the way mixed-martial-arts fighters – professionals, amateurs and even neighborhood tough guys -- market themselves and develop strong fan bases.

Even fighters that don’t want to fight on a FightEngine.com scouting event (see below) can use the popular web site as a marketing tool to keep their names out in front of the public.

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BROCKTON (May 4, 2009) – Former world title challenger Tony Petronelli will be honored for 40 years of dedication to boxing May 20 at Joe Angelo’s Café in Brockton.

Petronelli was co-managed and co-trained by his father, Pat, and uncle, Goody, the same combination that handled world middleweight champion “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler. Tony (42-4-1, 22 KOs) captured the NABF, United States and New England light welterweight titles during his seven-year pro career (1972-79).

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By: Coach “K”

May 2nd, MGM, Las Vegas Nevada: In the game of Pacman the way you kill the ghosts is you allow them to get close then you jump them, eating them and get stronger. That’s exactly what Manny Pacquaio (148lbs) did when the “East met the West” catching and dropping the bigger Ricky Hatton (152lbs) twice in the first round, then again closing the second round finishing the “Hitman” 45-2, 32Ko’s winning the IBO light welterweight championship and securing his title as the best pound for pound fighter today.

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By: Christopher Roche

In what continues to be one of the oddest sports weekends of the year, the much hyped Ricky Hatton vs. Manny Pacquiao superfight turned into a massive blowout.

Pacquiao blasted Hatton twice in the first, and he ended the fight with a devastating left hand at the end of round two. On a weekend where a 50-1 shot won the Kentucky Derby, Manny Pacquiao destroys Ricky Hatton.

With such a sad undercard in this fight, I can truly say that I just flushed $49.95 down the perverbial drain.

FLOYD MAYWEATHER

On his comeback:
"Credentials don't lie and my record speaks for itself. I was in the sport 11 years and I was a champion for 10 years. I left on top, and I am coming back on top. I am ready to reclaim what's mine.

"I am the king and no one has taken my crown.

"I am back because the sport of boxing needs me and the fans want me to. Everywhere I go, they go crazy.

"Some day someone might shut my mouth, but right now I am going to talk. I am the top dog and I am back in the spotlight.

"I am Pay-Per-View king. Oscar has some great numbers. But since I won that fight, so I get to count those.

"People keep asking me, who do you think is going to win tonight? Pacquiao or Hatton? Tonight any man can win. It's a gamble. If you want some 'for sure money,' just put it under your mattress until July 18th and bet on Money Mayweather.

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Las Vegas, NV (May 2, 2009) - Sixteen months after one of the greatest fighters ever to grace the sport of boxing had his last fight and subsequently announced his retirement, the former six-time world champion and 2007 Boxing Writers Association of America Fighter of the Year, Floyd "Money" Mayweather announced his return to the sweet science at a press conference today in Las Vegas.

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SET FOR JULY 18 AT MGM GRAND IN LAS VEGAS
AND LIVE ON PAY-PER-VIEW

If Pacquiao and Mayweather win...Is this what is on the horizon?

LAS VEGAS (May 2, 2009) - The boxing world received two gifts this week, not only the announcement that six-time world champion in five weight divisions Floyd "Money" Mayweather has returned to the sport, but also that he was immediately putting his undefeated record on the line when he faces the dangerous and highly touted five-time world champion in three weight divisions Juan Manuel "Dinamita" Marquez in MAYWEATHER vs. MARQUEZ "Number One/Numero Uno" on Saturday, July 18 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada which will be broadcast live on HBO Pay-Per-View beginning at 9pm ET / 6pm PT. Mayweather's return and the fight were announced today at a press conference at MGM Grand.

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Did Abregu vs. Garcia upstage the blockbuster?

By: Christopher Roche

Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao take to the ring tonight in the aftermath of what could very well be the fight of the year. Last night’s Carlos Abregu vs. Irving Garcia Showbox main event was an absolute barnburner. I hope that that bout will serve as a harbinger of great things to come tonight.

Tonight’s Hatton vs. Pacquiao bout also takes place on a weekend where many odd storylines are shaping the news. For example, today’s Kentucky Derby favorite, “I Want Revenge”, was a late scratch from the field. On top of that, the New York Yankees actually showed some heart last night and hit the ball with runners in scoring position, on their way to overcoming a five run deficit to defeat the Angels.

In addition to those two stories, Floyd Mayweather, Jr., will likely announce his intention to return to the ring against Juan Manuel Marquez in July. Finally, the fact that the fight of the year may have taken place last night, adds to the circus-like weekend in sports.

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Alex "The Brick City Bullet" Perez, undefeated welterweight:
I'm running with Pac Man becasue he's fast and he has lots and lots of angles.He has a lot of power and he's a southpaw, like me. Besides, Ricky only knows one way and thats coming forward and that is what Pac Man Loves!

Bobby Bok:
Pac-Man wins easily. Hatton is all hype no action.

Michael "The Artist" Perez, Undefeated Super featherweight:
I feel as though Hatton will come in doing his usual trying to rough up Pac Man and is going to get caught doing so. I give it 7 rounds or less.

Johnny Dillon:
I think Manny Pacqiao will outbox Ricky bad over 12 rounds. Ricky will keep coming, but will grow tired of eating shots on his way in. I see it Manny taking it roughly 8-4 or 9-3 on the cards.

Alex Kut, KEA Boxing:
I really like Manny Pacquiao in this fight. Ricky Hatton is a great fighter no doubt, but Manny Pacquiao is stronger than most people think and he is the more skilled and talented fighter. All you have to do is look at what he did to Oscar De La Hoya.

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By: john Martinez
www.Ironboxing.com

Earlier this week, my colleague, Norman Lucas, and I made a prediction with regards to this weekend's blockbuster rumble between current Pound for Pound champion of multiple weight classes, Manny Pacquaio(48-3-2-36KO's) and his new assignment, IBO junior welterweight king Ricky Hatton(45-1-32KO's).

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By: Brad Marchetti, Doghouse Boxing

The superfight of 2009 is about to be about to jump off this Saturday when Manny Pacquiao vs Ricky Hatton trade leather for the 140 Lb. Ring Championship. Hatton, 45-1, 32 KO's, is undefeated at Jr. welterweight and will be defending his crown against the #1 pound-4-pound fighter active in Manny Pacquiao, 48-3-2, 36 KO's. The fight behind the fight will be among the trainers of the two combatants. Freddie Roach is the longtime trainer of Pacquiao while Floyd Mayweather Sr. will be working with Hatton for just the second time. Both of these trainers are considered some of the best in boxing, and the victor will have plenty of bragging rights and respect in their field. The fight odds are stacked against Hatton with Pacquiao listed as a -295 moneyline favorite.

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By: Lennox Lewis

Pound for pound, Manny Pacquiao is the best boxer in the world. But even more important than holding that distinction, Manny has connected with the people of his home country, the Philippines, to the point where he's almost like a god. The people have rallied behind him and feel like they're a part of him, because they can see his talent, his dedication, his grace and his class. The grip he holds over the Philippines is similar to Nelson Mandela's influence in South Africa. I can surely see Manny becoming the Philippine President one day.

In fact, he already ran for Congress in the Philippines but lost, in part because voters thought he could do more for the country as an inspirational champion boxer. I agree with the Filipino people. Manny, 30, already has a true global reach, and his influence will only expand as he gets better. Manny is from the Muhammad Ali school. He's a boxer, a puncher and a mover - a champion in four weight divisions. He doesn't stand there and take shots. He throws that wicked jab and is so quick to dodge trouble.

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Catch RICKY HATTON on the LATE LATE SHOW WITH CRAIG FERGUSON TONIGHT on CBS at 12:35 ET/PT. Hear from "The Hitman" before he steps into the ring tomorrow May 2nd against Manny Pacquiao in the "Battle of East and West" live at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and HBO Pay-Per-View.

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RED CORNER BLUE CORNER

Manny PACQUIAO vs. Ricky HATTON
General Santos City, PHI Manchester, UK
48-3-2 (36 KO's) 45-1 (32 KO's)
Weight: 138 lbs Weight: 140 lbs

WBC SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE - 12 ROUNDS
Humberto SOTO vs. Benoit GAUDET
Los Mochis, MEX Quebec, CAN
47-7-2 (30 KO's) 20-1 (7 KO's)
Weight: 130 lbs. Weight: 129 lbs.

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS - 8 ROUNDS
DanielJACOBS vs. Michael WALKER
Brooklyn, NY Chicago, IL
15-0 (14 KO's) 19-1-2 (12 KO's)
Weight: 163 lbs.

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