Brick City Boxing

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)[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. The Sony Pictures Classics film will be available on DVD for $28.96 SRP, while the Blu-ray High-Def version will sell for $39.95 SRP.

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Number One World Middleweight contender Giovanni Lorenzo of New York and the Dominican Republic has waited very patiently for his shot at the world title. The former Dominican Olympian has compiled an impressive 27-1, 19 KO record while quietly toiling under the tutelage of trainer Pastor Ralph Farriett of Yonkers for the past seven years.

“I want to be the world champion,” the soft spoken Lorenzo says. “That is my goal and nothing will stop me.”

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Ippolito Funeral Home
Springfield Ave
BerkleyHeights NJ
HOURS ARE FROM 4PM TO 8PM.ON WEDNESDAY FOR THE VIEWING AND THURSDAY AT 10AM WILL BE SERVICES BEFORE LEAVING FOR THE CEMETERY.
Archie DeVino, former bantamweight and featherweight contender out of New Jersey, passed away this morning. Archie, a 1944 New Jersey State Amateur Champion, fought at Madison Square Garden 11 times as a Pro. From February 1946 to March 1947 he would box 21 times without a defeat, going 20-0-1. Most likely his biggest win was against Luis Galvani on September 15, 1950 at Madison Square Garden. Galvani came into the bout undefeated in 46 bouts and was rated as high as #2 in the World by Ring Magazine.
Medical problems to Archie's hands cut his career short and he finished with a 44-11-3 record.
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PHILADELPHIA (June 29, 2009)—Rising Jr. Middleweight Derek “Pooh” Ennis will take on the tough and durable John Mackey in a six round bout as one of the main undercard bouts on July 10th at The Arena in Philadelphia that will be a part of a huge night of boxing that will feature Two title fights and will be broadcasted across the country on ESPN 2.

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By: Moses Vered

It wasn’t exactly what he planned for, but nonetheless Juan Manuel Lopez (26-0, 24 KOs) kept his perfect record intact after a successful albeit tougher than expected title defense against virtual unknown challenger Olivier Lontchi (18-1-2, 8 KOs) on Top Ranks’s Latin Fury 9 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ. The Puerto Rican sensation retained his WBO Junior Featherweight title after Lontchi’s corner stopped the fight at the end of round 9.

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The Star Ledger has an in-depth look at the hard times of former super-featherweight champ Rocky Lockridge.

For the complete story, please click here.

Aranoutis Wins a Close Unanimous Decision

By: Danny Serratelli

Thursday 25 June 2009
Schuetzen Park, North Bergen, New Jersey, United States
light welterweight Mike Arnaoutis 22 (10) - 3 (1) - 2 W Doel Carrasquillo 12 (10) - 12 (3) - 1 UD 10 10

Aranoutis did enough to win the fight primariliy with ring generalship. Carrasquillo, to his credit, came to knock Mighty Mike out. Doel threw hard punches from the first bell until the end. Mike out worked him, did a better job of using his legs and the ring, and sqeaked out the win in the end.

light heavyweight Bobby Rooney 10 (6) - 2 (0) - 1 W Brian Bernard 8 (4) - 5 (3) - 2 KO 1 8
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Rooney always comes to fight and gives the fans their money's worth. They were calling Scheutzen Park "The House McDermott built" but with Danny scratched off the card with an injury, it would be "The House that Rooney built" tonight. Rooney ended matters early with an impressive KO 2:40, 1.

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Mikki Wilkins, the daughter of IBF President Marian W. Muhammad, died today. Mikki was 36 years old.

Mikki attended the Newark and Irvington , NJ school system. Then went on to Essex County College and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. Mikki worked at the IBF offices in accounts payable for approximately 8 years until she moved to Wilson , NC in 2003. Even after Mikki moved to NC, she attended every IBF convention to sell the IBF merchandise up until 2008 when the IBF convention was held in Germany .

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By: Christopher Roche

Maidana upsets Ortiz

Tonight looked to be a disappointing HBO B.A.D. show, because of the cancellation of the Rocky Juaraz vs. Chris John, but in the world of boxing, one never knows what is going to happen.

To my surprise, a modern day classic was hatched in the L.A. evening, and the Golden Boy/HBO hyped Victor Ortiz did not leave the ring as the star. Argentinean Marcos Maidana surprised the boxing world, in his U.S. debut, as he rose from the canvas three times to stop the much heralded Ortiz.

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NORTH BERGEN, NJ - "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis made his return to the ring a victorious one with a ten-round unanimous decision over the highly-motivated Doel Carrasquillo in front of a capacity crowd at North Bergen, NJ's Schuetzen Park. Scores were 98-92, 96-94 and 96-94.

Arnaoutis of Atlantic City, NJ by way of Sparta, Greece, made good use of his platform in Pound 4 Pound Promotions' "Summer Rumble" main event to put on a fan-friendly rumble with the tough Puerto Rican based out of Lancaster, PA.

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BOTH FIGHTERS AGREE TO COMPETE IN WELTERWEIGHT CONTEST ON BOXING'S BIGGEST WEEKEND-MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY

LOS ANGELES (June 26, 2009) - Sports fans around the world can breathe again as it was announced today that the highly anticipated 12-round welterweight showdown between Floyd Mayweather and Juan Manuel Marquez has been officially rescheduled for September 19, after Mayweather, who suffered a rib injury while training for the originally scheduled July 18 date, received clearance from his doctor to participate on the new date.

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On Saturday June 27th, Star Boxing's jr. middleweight contender Andrey Tsurkan (26- 4, 17KO) takes on 23-year-old up and coming prospect, and 2004 U.S.

Olympian,Vanes "The Nightmare" Martirosyan (24-0, 15KO) on the undercard of Latin Fury 9, headlined by WBO super bantamweight champion Juan Manuel Lopez defending his title against Olivier Lontchi. The card will take place at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ and be broadcast live on Pay Per View.

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Ever since Allan “Sweetness” Green stole the show on April 25 with a second round knockout over Carlos De Leon, Jr. he has been waiting for the big showcase fight he deserves. With no one stepping up to the plate, Green has set his sights on Carl Froch, the man he shared top billing with in April, in his quest to prove he is the best super middleweight in the world.

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(June 25, 2009) The anticipated match-up between light heavyweight contenders Shaun George and Chris Henry is on for July 10, 2009! The fight will take place at The Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The ten-round bout, which will be televised on ESPN 2, was added on to an action packed card as the co-feature to Matt Godfrey v. Shawn Hawk.
George (18-2-2, 9 KO’s) is considered a top contender for the light heavyweight title. He captured the attention of the boxing world when he destroyed two-time heavyweight champion Chris Byrd last year. George’s most recent win came last February when he knocked out former world title challenger Jaffa Ballogou in the first round in stunning fashion.
“This is a great fight for Shaun on his path to a future title shot,” said his promoter Lou DiBella.

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New York (June 24, 2009)- DiBella Entertainment has announced exciting welterweight Antwone “The Truth” Smith (16-1-1, 8 KO’s) as the newest addition to their stable of world class boxers.

Promoter Lou DiBella expressed his excitement at the signing of Smith. “I became more and more impressed as I watched Antwone win four consecutive nationally televised ESPN fights as the underdog,” said DiBella. “He is a special talent and will be a significant player in the welterweight division.”

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SEAL BEACH, California (June 23, 2009)—Watching Fedor Emelianenko “made me nervous tonight,” said Josh Barnett about Fedor’s bout with Andrei Arlovski at Afflictions “Day of Reckoning”. Barnett will face Fedor on August 1st at Affliction M-1 Global’s “Trilogy.”

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SALEM, New Hampshire (June 23, 2009) – When U.S. Navy veteran Woody “The Dynasty” Weatherby (7-1-0) enters the cage July 31 to fight Lance Everson (11-6-0) in the main event on the inaugural American Steel Cagefighting (ASC) professional mixed martial arts show, Nashua resident Weatherby will be fighting for all of New Hampshire’s MMA fans, fighters and clubs.

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Interview by: Benny Henderson Jr., Doghouse Boxing (June 23, 2009)

Super middleweight prospect Jerson Ravelo 19-4 (12) has his sights set on a world championship title, and at this time is willing to jump in the ring with any big name fighter who will get him a step closer to his prize.

A 2000 Olympian, the Dominican born boxer banged out thirteen consecutive wins, with nine knock out before dropping his first L to the hands of David Lopez. In his eight years as a professional fighter, Ravelo has defeated the likes of Ted Muller (TKO 4), Mohammad Said (MD), and Donnell Wiggins (KO 1). He has fallen short against the likes of Allan Green and Andrew Ward, two fighters that Ravelo said he would like to step in with again.

Although Ravelo has faced a few problems in the ring with injuries, the thirty one year old says he is healed, ready and willing to get back in the ring. In this exclusive interview conducted by Doghouse Boxing, Jerson speaks out on his career and talks about his future, enjoy.

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PHILADELPHIA (June 23, 2009)—Two major bouts have been added to the already packed July 10th show at The Arena in Philadelphia which will now be seen all over the country on ESPN 2.

In the new main event, Matt Godfrey will take on the undefeated Shawn Hawk for the NABF Cruiserweight championship.

The co-feature will be a Light Heavyweight tussle between surging Shaun George and Chris Henry in a scheduled ten round affair.

These two fights are added to an already nine bout (eleven in total) is promoted by Blaine Garner’s y Shalyte Entertainment in association with Jimmy Burchfield’s CES Boxing and DiBella Entertainment.

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UNBEATEN WELTERWEIGHT, MAURICIO HERRERA WINS A HARD FOUGHT BATTLE FOR THE VACANT WBC USNBC TITLE.

THE 10-ROUND WAR WILL AIR ON FOX SPORTS EN ESPAÑOL ON FRIDAY, JUNE 26TH

LOS ANGELES, JUNE 24 – Riverside’s Mauricio Herrera captured the vacant WBC USNBC Welterweight title and improved his record to 11-0, 5 KOs as the co-main event on June 12th with an impressive 10-round unanimous decision win over Luis Alfredo Lugo. Witness Herrera’s relentless body shots on the steadfast Lugo who managed to stay standing to the very end on Fox Sports en Español this Friday, June 26th edition of Boxeo Thompson.

Herrera vs Lugo will air at 10:00pm ET / PT. Check your local listings for FSE.

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FORMER WORLD TITLE CHALLENGER DAVID TELESCO

On July 16th Star Boxing's former light heavyweight title challenger, David Telesco (29-6-1, 24KO) will once again step inside the squared circle under the Star Boxing banner, when he takes on New Jersey's own William Gil in an eight round light heavyweight affair. Telesco v. Gil will be the main event bout of the evening. The card is being held at the beautiful Hilton Rye Town hotel, located in the New York City suburb of Rye, NY, and is ten minutes east of White Plains, NY in Westchester County. Situated on 45 beautifully landscaped acres of lush woodlands, the Hilton Rye Town hotel is Westchester County, New York's premier hotel, combining the relaxed setting of a resort with the flexibility of a full-service business hotel.

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World Boxing and Fitness Center, Jersey City, NJ

From Promoter, Kathy Duva of Main Events: “Ticket sales are tracking way ahead of any other Adamek box office and the fight is still three weeks away. We are very excited and encouraged by the trends.”

From Adamek:

When asked about his opponent Bobby Gunn - “For me every fight is a big fight. I basically prepare the same way each time; of course we make adjustments to fit my opponent. Gunn is hungry, it’s his big chance, and he could be dangerous. I am serious about this fight.”

You are known as a guy who can take a punch, how do you develop that? – “There is no practice for this. I come from a small village in Poland, Gilowice. I am a mountain guy, I am tough.”

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Morristown, New Jersey – Grapplers Quest “The World’s Largest Grappling Competition” is hosting the Official 2009 U.S. Nationals of Grappling to The Mennen Sports Arena Center (161 East Hanover Ave.) in Morristown, New Jersey on Saturday and Sunday, June 27th and 28th. Spectator tickets will be available online at GrapplersQuest.com and at-the-door starting at 11:00 AM each day.

UFC Veterans and Mixed Martial Arts superstars competing include: Vinicius “Pezao” Magalhães (TUF Season 8), Wilson Reis (Bellator), Dante Rivera (TUF Season 7), Matt “No Regard” Arroyo, Jamal Patterson (IFL Veteran) and Brian McLaughlin (TUF Season 8), plus the world’s best submission fighters including Ryan Hall, Pablo Popovitch, Bill Cooper, Bruno Bastos, Jorge “Macaco” Patino, Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu, Rick “The Animal” Migliarese and female standouts, Kathy Brothers, Cristina "Midget Twister" Rodriguez (Gracie Tampa/Rob Kahn) and many more.

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FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (June 23, 2009) – Highly active unbeaten prospect Danny O’Connor fights in his first scheduled 6-round bout Saturday afternoon (5:00 PM/ET start) in a junior welterweight Special Attraction against 30-fight veteran Sebastien Hamel at The Roxy in Boston’s famed theater district. The popular Irish-American will be in his seventh fight in eight months since turning pro last September.

“I’m excited to be fighting in my first 6-rounder,” O’Connor said. “It’s going to be a good experience, especially in Boston, where there will be a lot of my people. There’s no additional pressure on me fighting a home, though. I appreciate seeing and hearing all of the support, knowing they came to see me fight.”

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Undefeated WBC No. 1-Ranked Super Lightweight Devon Alexander ‘The Great’
To Face Former WBC 140-Pound Champion Junior ‘The Hitter’ Witter in Co-Feature On Card Headlined By Bradley vs. Campbell

Saturday, Aug. 1, Live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT
From THE SHOW at Agua Caliente Resort * Casino * Spa
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (June 23, 2009)—World Boxing Council No. 1-ranked super lightweight Devon Alexander “The Great” will fight for the vacant WBC super lightweight championship against the former holder of that belt, Junior “The Hitter” Witter, in a tremendous co-feature on Saturday, Aug. 1 at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino • Resort • Spa in Rancho Mirage, Calif. (SHOWTIME 9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast)
In an interesting twist, Witter lost this title on May 10, 2008, to undefeated Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley (24-0, 11 KOs), who will defend his World Boxing Organization 140-pound crown against former unified lightweight world champion Nate “Galaxxy Warrior” Campbell (33-5-1, 25 KOs) in the main event on this card. In a world title unification, Bradley defeated Kendall Holt on April 4 to capture the WBO belt. Less than a month later, Bradley chose to voluntarily relinquish the WBC strap that Alexander and Witter will be vying for.

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PROVIDENCE (June 23, 2009) -- NABF and SNBC cruiserweight champion, Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey, plans to showcase his arsenal of skills July 10, headlining ESPN2 Friday Night Fights, against unbeaten Shawn “The Sioux Warrior” Hawk.

In a battle of full blooded Native Americans, Godfrey (18-1, 10 KOs), rated No. 6 by the WBC and No. 7 by the IBF, is a Wampanoag who will be fighting in the 10-round main event against a Sioux, Hawk (18-0-1, 16 KOs).

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New York (June 23, 2009)- DiBella Entertainment has announced the signing of super featherweight Argenis Mendez (13-1-0, 8 KO’s) to their elite roster of athletes.

Promoter Lou DiBella believes that Mendez will do great things in the sport of boxing. “The kid has a bright future,” said DiBella. “He is a truly talented athlete and knows how to conduct himself in the ring. I look forward to working with him.”

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EDDIE CHAMBERS intends to celebrate the Fourth of July in the traditional way, which is to say with fireworks and some flag-waving. It's just that he'll be doing it in the ring, and far away from home.

Hamburgers may or may not be on a grill anywhere near the Color Line Arena in Hamburg, Germany, but the Pittsburgh-born, Philadelphia-based fighter said he will take the occasion of the United States' 233rd birthday to spectacularly demonstrate that at least one American heavyweight is capable of taking a lead position in what long has been considered boxing's most prestigious division.

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“A WINNER!”

– A.O. SCOTT, THE NEW YORK TIMES

Editors Note: The film also features Brick City favorite Yuri Foreman!

OVERVIEW: It’s not about who you’re fighting, but what you’re fighting for. Writer and director Dito Montiel (A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints) brings the action in this gritty story of small town boy who becomes a street fighting star in New York City’s underground circuit. The film that Pete Hammond (Hollywood.com) calls “a total knockout” is now available to own with two versions on one disc, including the theatrical version plus the unrated cut with even more ferocious fighting! Starring Channing Tatum (Public Enemies, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, Step Up), Academy Award® nominee Terrence Howard (Iron Man, Crash, Hustle & Flow), Zulay Henao (S. Darko) and Luis Guzman (War).

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"Warrior"
(Mickey Ward)
16"x 20"

Original Oil by:
Jace McTier

You can view a video of Jace working on the painting by visiting:
http://www.youtube.com

Part one of Jace's up coming "Blood, Sweat and Tears" series.

Check back often for more information.

McTier Art is looking forward to the upcoming movie about "Irish" Mickey
Ward called "The Fighter" starring Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale -
look for it in 2011!

PHILADELPHIA (June 22, 2009)— What was already looking to be one of the hottest cards in Philadelphia in 2009 just got a lot stronger as rising Jr. Middleweight, Derek “Pooh” Ennis was added to a huge night of boxing on July 10th at The Arena in South Philadelphia.

Ennis, of Philadelphia boasts a record of 17-2-1 with twelve knockouts will engage in an eight round Jr. Middleweight bout against an opponent to be announced and will serve as the co-feature on the card promoted by Blaine Garner’s Shalyte Entertainment.

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Hackensack, NJ - A professional prizefighter is often referred to as a soldier or warrior, as they literally take blows to the head for a living. Bobby Gunn’s “Celtic Warrior” moniker is an excellent example of a pugilistic nickname. While swapping punches for a pay check is undoubtedly dangerous, his career is nothing compared the heroic men and women who risk their lives to defend our country.

“These people are the real American heroes”, said Gunn. “We get in the ring and battle for sport a few times a year but these people fight every day for their lives and country. The soldiers of the past and present fighting to give us the luxury of living free are the real world champions.”

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North Bergen, NJ - "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis is pumped and ready for his June 25 return at North Bergen, NJ's Schuetzen Park this Thursday night. Arnaoutis, 21-3-2 (10 KO), will be fighting in Pound 4 Pound Promotions' "Summer Rumble" 10-round main event this Thursday night against Puerto Rican knockout artist Doel Carrasquillo.

"I'm looking forward to fighting in front of all my fans," says Arnaoutis, a native of Athens, Greece but now residing in Atlantic City, NJ. "It's going to be a great night. I promise to put on a great show for the fans and prove that I'm here to stay. Boxing is my life and I won't stop until I win the world title."

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- Holmes, Hearns and Duran confirm attendance at Greatest Ever Boxer weekend
- Jury to release nominations to global vote June 22
- Al Bernstein to host Greatest Ever awards night October 4

LAS VEGAS (June 22, 2009) – The age-old question about who the all-time greatest boxers are will soon be answered thanks to The World’s Greatest Ever Boxer promotion, presented by Greatest Ever Enterprises.

Muhammad Ali was the self-proclaimed Greatest. Was it really Ali or Joe Louis, Sugar Ray Robinson, Willie Pep, or Henry Armstrong? How about modern day boxers such as Joe Calzaghe, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. or Manny Pacquiao?

On-line voting at www.GreatestEver.com allows boxing fans from around the world to weigh in on the greatest boxer in each of the original eight weight classes from, heavyweight to flyweight, highlighted by the all-time pound-for-pound “Greatest Ever”.

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Author's note; Upon hearing of Jimmy's next great battle against Pugilistic Dementia, I would like to re-release this article about him.

By: Jim Amato

It's too bad that the cruiserweight division was not around in the 60's and 70's. Many fine boxers scaled under 190 pounds and gave creditable performances against bigger men. Doug Jones is an example as he came close to upsetting Cassius Clay in 1963. Doug had lost in 1962 to Harold Johnson for the light heavyweight title. In 1965, he lost to Ernie Terrell for WBA Heavyweight crown. Back then there was no middle ground. If you weighed over 175 pounds, you fought heavyweights, period.

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IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko, 53-3, 47 KO's scored a tenth round TKO over previously unbeaten WBA heavyweight champion, Ruslan Chagaev, 25-1-1, 17 KO's on Saturday night in front of 60,000+ at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

As an American fight fan, the fight I want to see is Wlad vs. Chris Arreola. The fact that a heavyweight unification bout was on ESPN classic at 5 pm in the USA, and especially the fact that no one knew or cared is CRAZY!

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By: Danny Serratelli

The Contender’s “Furious” Freddy Curiel, 19-8-2, 8 KO’s of Paterson New Jersey, fighting out of Vernon, New Jersey came out to impress his fans and he did just that. Freddy took on Fransisco “Flash” Ruben Osorio12-6, 10 KO’s, and “Flash”, to his credit also came to fight. The main event of the evening from the Baker Theater in Dover, New Jersey was promoted by Team Furious, with matchmaker, Don Elbaum and was for the WBF Americas middleweight title. Osorio, a southpaw, had a tricky defensive style and Curiel had a hard time touching him in the early rounds, despite the fact that he was winning the rounds as the busier aggressor.

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More info to come...
Friday 19 June 2009
Baker Theater, Dover, New Jersey, United States
middleweight Freddy Curiel 19 (8) - 8 (5) - 2 W Francisco Ruben Osorio 12 (10) - 6 (5) - 0 UD 8 8
heavyweight Willie Palms 10 (5) - 7 (2) - 1 L Alexis Mejias 10 (4) - 1 (0) - 0 UD 6 6
light middleweight David Roman Curiel 1 (0) - 0 (0) - 0 W Richard Grant 2 (0) - 3 (2) - 0 UD 4 4
light middleweight Donald Bernard 1 (0) - 0 (0) - 0 W Hector Rivera 2 (1) - 5 (2) - 0 UD 4 4
light welterweight Juan Zegarra 2 (2) - 0 (0) - 0 W Jesse Gomez 1 (0) - 5 (3) - 0 TKO 1 4
~ time: 2:54 ~
cruiserweight Elvin Sanchez 3 (3) - 0 (0) - 0 W Julius Jackson 3 (0) - 3 (2) - 0 TKO 2 4
~ time: 2:23 ~

Boxing's hottest young star, 2007 amateur world champion, and 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade improved his record to a perfect 5-0, 4KO with an impressive four round decision win over Tony Hirsch (8-2-1, 4KO) on ESPN2's "Friday Night Fights". It was Andrade's third showing on FNF this year, and just as in the previous two he looked spectacular.

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NYC JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION, VIVIAN HARRIS, TO SPEAK ABOUT EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS

WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION VIVAN HARRIS WILL SPEAK TO PARTNERSHIP WITH CHILDREN 6TH – 7TH GRADE STUDENTS AT IS 123 IN THE SOUTH BRONX ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND STAYING IN SCHOOL ON MONDAY, JUNE 22RD FROM NOON TO 12:45 P.M.

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NEW YORK (June 19, 2009)—TONIGHT former star of The Contender Season two, “Furious” Feddy Curiel will return to the ring as he takes on Francisco Ruben Osorio in an eight round Jr. Middleweight bout for Vacant All-Americas Jr. Middleweight title. That bout will be the main event of an seven fight card that will emanate from The Baker Theatre in Dover, New Jersey and all the action can be seen LIVE on www.gofightlive.tv for $9.99.

The card featuring Curiel (18-8-2, 5 KO’s) from nearby Verona, New Jersey and a graduate of Paterson Eastside High School will meet Osorio (12-5, 10 KO’s) of Colombia in the main event.

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The official weigh-in for the Wladimir Klitschko heavyweight championship defense of his IBF/IBO/WBO heavyweight titles against WBA “champion in recess” Ruslan Chagaev took place on Friday at Karstadt Sports, the biggest dealer of sporting goods in Dortmund, and it was open to the public. The final workout on Wednesday at the Mercedes Center in Essen was also attended by the public.

Ring announcer extraordinaire Michael Buffer called the contestants to the scale, with 2,000 spectators cheering in delight.
The weights were announced as follows:

Chagaev´s weight was 102 Kilos (225 Pounds), while Wladimir tipped the scales at 109 Kilos (240 Pounds).

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Welterweight champ, WBC Light Welterweight title challenger, and legendary announcer get SIRIUS!

TORONTO, ON – (Friday, June 19, 2009) With a mega showdown with Manny Pacquiao on his mind, former lightweight, welterweight, and junior middleweight world champion, “Sugar” Shane Mosley takes to the air Friday on the latest edition of Pound-4-Pound Radio, tonight on Sirius, channel 98, at 7:00 PM ET.

The man widely regarded as the true welterweight world champion, may however have to wait for his shot at Pacquiao after WBO welterweight champ Miguel Cotto made a strong case for himself with a gutty split decision win over Joshua Clottey this past Saturday.

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Thursday, June 18, 2009

“CARANO vs. CYBORG” – Saturday, Aug. 15, HP Pavilion, San Jose, Calif.,
Live on SHOWTIME at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast)

NEW YORK (June 18, 2009) – After an eight-month hiatus, Mixed Martial Arts’ (MMA) leading lady, the undefeated and extremely popular Gina “Conviction” Carano (7-0) will compete in the first fight of her multi-fight agreement with STRIKEFORCE when she squares off with rival powerhouse Cris “Cyborg” (7-1) in what is being billed as a milestone event in women’s MMA history.

The undefeated Carano and once-beaten Cyborg are slated to battle five, 5-minute rounds in the first-ever fight for the STRIKEFORCE Women’s 145-Pound World Title, Saturday, Aug. 15, live on SHOWTIME® at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.

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Event: Yuri Foreman vs Cornelius Bundrage Latin Fury 9
"The undefeated NABF Champ puts his Record and Title on the line"
What: Sporting Event
Host: Yuri Foreman
Start Time: Saturday, June 27 at 9:00pm
End Time: Sunday, June 28 at 12:00am
Where: Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall

To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=88865502886&mid=a4da99G261eeb82G28415a8G7

Please see what one of the most influential boxing writers said today about 'Don King's Summer Sizzler' coming up at BankAtlantic Center on July 11 in Sunrise, Fla.:

"It's a fight card that should not be overlooked. It has the potential to be the best boxing show of the summer. Tickets are priced at $75, $40, $25 and $10 with a few "golden circle" seats for $200. It's an excellent card, and at those prices it's definitely worth attending if you're in the area. I think this is the sleeper fight of the summer."

Dan Rafael
Senior Boxing Writer
ESPN.com

IBF BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP – 118-POUND LIMIT
SCHEDULED FOR 12 ROUNDS

JOSEPH KING KONG AGBEKO VIC “Raging Bull” DARCHINYAN
IBF Bantamweight Champion Four-Time World Champion in Two Divisions
Accra, Ghana Sydney, Australia (Armenia)
26-1 (22 KOs) KO %: 81 32-1-1 (26 KOs) KO %: 76
Stance: Orthodox Stance: Southpaw
Born: March 22, 1980 Born: Jan. 7, 1976
Height: 5’ 6” Height: 5’ 6”
Reach: 64 ½” Reach: 64”

LIGHTWEIGHT SPECIAL ATTRATION – 135-POUND LIMIT
SCHEDULED FOR 10 ROUNDS

ANTONIO “Tony” DeMARCO ANGES “Baby Face” ADJAHO
WBA No. 4-Ranked Contender IBF No. 4-Ranked Contender
Tijuana, Mexico Geneva, N.Y. (Benin, Africa)
20-1-1 (14 KOs) 25-1 (14 KOs)
Stance: Southpaw Stance: Orthodox
Born: Jan. 7, 1986 Born: Jan. 27, 1977
Height: 5’ 10” Height: 5’ 9 ½”
Reach: 72” Reach: 71”

IBF CRUISERWEIGHT ELIMINATION BOUT – 200-POUND LIMIT
SCHEDULED FOR12 ROUNDS FOR #1 RANKING & MANDATORY CHALLENGER

STEVE “USS” CUNNINGHAM WAYNE “Big Truck” BRAITHWAITE
Former IBF Champion Former WBC Champion
Philadelphia, Pa. Brooklyn, N.Y. (Guyana)
21-2 (11 KOs) 23-3 (19 KOs)
Stance: Orthodox Stance: Southpaw
Born: July 15, 1976 Born: Aug. 9, 1975
Height: 6’ 3” Height: 6’ 1”
Reach: 82” Reach: 79

IBF Bantamweight World Championship: Joseph Agbeko vs. Vic Darchinyan
Special Lightweight Attraction: Anthony DeMarco vs. Anges Adjaho
IBF Cruiserweight Elimination Bout: Cunningham vs. Braithwaite

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SUNRISE, Fla.—Two of the hardest-hitting boxers in the world will meet when International Boxing Federation bantamweight champion Joseph King Kong Agbeko defends his crown against two-division world champion Vic “Raging Bull” Darchinyan at BankAtlantic Center on Saturday, July 11 and on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast). The championship is scheduled for 12 rounds.

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F. Emelianenko-J. Barnett headline August 1 PPV Extravaganza in Anaheim
SEAL BEACH, California (June 18, 2009) – Affliction M-1Global’s star-studded “Trilogy” is stacking-up as one of the all-time best shows from top to bottom in professional mixed martial arts fighting history. The marquee performer is Russian combat fighting legend Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko, who defends his WAMMA heavyweight title against No. 1 contender Josh “The Babyfaced Assassin” Barnett, August 1 live on Pay-Per-View from Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

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In support of the event. FightZone TV will air over 100 TV commercials nationwide on over 30 of their airings from now until the day of the event.
The first-ever UFC Fan Expo being held in Las Vegas in celebration of UFC 100 is a two-day fan exposition of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) activities starting Friday, July 10th and leading right up to the start of the historic fights on Saturday, July 11th.

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WHAT: “Boxing Future Champions” PPV professional boxing show

WHEN: Friday, June 19, 2009

WHERE: Wicomico Civic Center, Salisbury, Maryland

CARD: Main Event -- 8 Rounds – Middleweights
Fernando Guerrero (13-0, 11 KOs), Salisbury, MD vs. Brian Norman (17-8, 5 KOs), Atlanta Georgia

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Just a quick note that Matt Serra will be in attendance at Wizard World Philadelphia (www.wizardworld.com/home-pa.html), a comics and pop culture convention set for June 19-21 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. He will meet fans, sign autographs and give a sneak peek at his Round 5 figurine, which is scheduled for release in late July/early August.

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headlining July 10 ESPN2 FNF show

PROVIDENCE (June 18, 2009) -- Two of the best young cruiserweights in the world, Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey and Shawn “The Sioux Warrior” Hawk, have been on a collision course and lead promoter Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES) officially announced today that Godfrey-Hawk will headline the July 10th ESPN2 Friday Night Fights show.

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ALSO 2008 US OLYMPIC TEAMMATES SHAWN ESTRADA AND JAVIER MOLINA

LOS ANGELES, June 17 - Tachi Palace's own Manuel Quezada said he was ready to make his move in the Heavyweight division after winning his 16th straight fight in April of this year.

On Thursday, July 16 at Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Lemoore, California, Quezada will get his wish when he will be testing his World Championship aspirations against hard-hitting Heavyweight World contender, Travis "The Freight Train" Walker.

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Bushkill, PA—“Fast” Eddie Chambers has been training relentlessly for his July 4th showdown with undefeated Alexander Dimitrenko which will take place in Hamburg, Germany.
Chambers has been training at the Fernwood Resort in Bushkill, Pennsylvania which is up in the Pocono Mountains.

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Doctor Escobar was a member of the World Boxing Council Medical Committee for several years and he joined us in many WBC Conventions together with his beautiful family.
The World Boxing Council is in mourning due to the loss of this extraordinary and honorable man.

Ayer falleció el doctor Hernando Escobar Castillo.

El doctor Escobar fue miembro del Comité Médico del CMB durante muchos años y nos acompañó a muchas convenciones con su hermosa familia.

El Consejo Mundial de Boxeo está de luto por la pérdida de este extraordinario y honorable hombre.

ALSO 2008 US OLYMPIC TEAMMATES SHAWN ESTRADA AND JAVIER MOLINA

LOS ANGELES, June 17 - Tachi Palace’s own Manuel Quezada said he was ready to make his move in the Heavyweight division after winning his 16th straight fight in April of this year.

On Thursday, July 16 at Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Lemoore, California, Quezada will get his wish when he will be testing his World Championship aspirations against hard-hitting Heavyweight World contender, Travis “The Freight Train” Walker.

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Guerrero-Norman headlines “Boxing’s Future Champions” PPV card on PrizeFightTV.com

SOUTHHAVEN, Miss. (June 17, 2009) – Heralded U.S. amateur boxer Shawn Porter is on a mission to prove he’s the best in the world, something he didn’t get an opportunity to achieve in the 2008 Olympic Games, which is one of the primary reasons for a rare match-up between undefeated pro prospects Friday night in the 6-round co-feature in the “Boxing’s Future Champions” pay-per-view pro card, live from Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury, Maryland.

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NEW YORK (June 16, 2009)—This Friday former star of The Contender Season two, “Furious” Feddy Curiel will return to the ring as he takes on Francisco Ruben Osorio in an eight round Jr. Middleweight bout for Vacant All-Americas Jr. Middleweight title. That bout will be the main event of an seven fight card that will emanate from The Baker Theatre in Dover, New Jersey and all the action can be seen LIVE on www.gofightlive.tv for $9.99

The card featuring Curiel (18-8-2, 5 KO’s) from nearby Verona, New Jersey and a graduate of Paterson Eastside High School will meet Osorio (12-5, 10 KO’s) of Colombia in the main event.

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Contacts: Ivy Cuervo, Program Administrator, Young Achievers Learning Centers, Inc. (office) 215-698-2347
www.myspace.com/yalearningcenter

Rodney Moore, President and CEO, Fight To Learn Corporation (office) 215-514-8748.
www.fighttolearn.com

On Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter will visit the Young Achievers Learning Centers/Fight To Learn after school program, which is housed in the Thomas K. Finletter Elementary School, located at 6101 North Front Street (Front & Godfrey Avenue). Mayor Nutter's visit is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM.

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Malignaggi looks to August for the huge showdown with Diaz
Catch Weight Set at 138.5 Pounds for HBO Main Event in Houston
New York, N.Y.– Everything has officially been set for a mega-fight between former IBF World Junior Welterweight champion Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi and former IBF World Lightweight champion Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz in the main event of an HBO card in Houston on Saturday, August 22nd.

With the two fighters generally doing their work in separate weight classes, the catch weight for this bout has been set right in the middle of their previous weigh-ins at 138.5 pounds.

“This is a fight between two guys looking to prove something,” Malignaggi stated. “We are both coming off losses in big fights, and we are both coming in hungry. Expect fireworks.”

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“Boxing’s Future Champions” PPV card on PrizeFightTV.com

SOUTHHAVEN, Miss. (June 16, 2009) – Undefeated middleweight prospect Fernando Guerrero may have been flying under the radar during his young pro career, but that ends Friday night when he fights in his first main event, headlining the “Boxing’s Future Champions” pay-per-view pro card at Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury, Maryland.

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Historic STRIKEFORCE Event Will Include the Eagerly Awaited Grudge Rematch
Between Lightweight Champ Josh Thomson and Gilbert Melendez and Much, Much More

SAN JOSE, Calif. (June 15, 2009) – Tickets for Strikeforce: “Carano vs. Cyborg,” the mixed martial arts (MMA) mega fight card that will be highlighted by the long-awaited showdown between superstar Gina Carano and Brazilian brawler and powerhouse Cris Cyborg at HP Pavilion on Saturday, Aug. 15, are officially on sale.

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Hackensack, NJ – With less than one month until his showdown with IBF and Ring Magazine Cruiserweight champion Tomasz Adamek, Bobby “The Celtic Warrior” Gunn is in fight mode. With two major titles at stake, the tall task of dethroning the world’s best Cruiserweight and an abundance of critics to silence July 11, Gunn has taken the intensity of his training to new heights.

Already weighing below the 197 lbs he scaled in at for his last bout, Gunn is putting in extra time at the gym to properly prepare for the fight of his life. Under the watchful eye of elite trainer Aroz “Terrific” Gist, Gunn has put in his best work yet. His regimen also includes sparring sessions with world class fighters in the Light Heavy, Cruiser, and Heavyweight divisions.

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2007 amateur world champion and 2008 U.S. Olympian, Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade (4-0, 4KO) will look to improve to a perfect 5-0 when opens up next Friday's ESPN2 "Friday Night Fights" telecast from the Laredo Entertainment Center, in Laredo, TX. The card is headlined by an intriguing featherweight match-up between Fernando Beltran Jr. (32-3-1, 18KO) and Monty Meza Clay (28-2, 19KO) for Beltran's IBF Latino featherweight title.

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MMA’s Adrenaline III Bragging Rights at the BJCC Arena in Birmingham, Alabama was held Saturday night (June 13), with the main bout between former UFC champion Tim Sylvia and former WBO World heavyweight boxing champion Ray Mercer.

Perhaps backing the controversy surrounding the match, Mercer knocked out Sylvia in not just the first round or the first minute, but the first ten seconds.

Tim Sylvia threw one kick then Mercer threw a right that connected and put Sylvia straight to the floor. This fight shows what a real boxer, even an old one can do to an MMA fighter in 4 ounce gloves.

Philadelphia, PA. USA - 14th June 2009

The mouth watering prospect of two of the Cruiserweight division’s finest former World Champions, Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham and Wayne ‘Big Truck’ Braithwaite, facing each other is finally a reality after promoter, Don King Productions, confirmed that the fight will take place on the under card of the Joseph Agbeko - Vic Darchinyan IBF Bantamweight title fight at the Bank Atlantic Center, Sunrise, Florida on July 11th.

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Mayweather Injured In Training

LAS VEGAS (June 14, 2009) - The highly anticipated July 18 fight between Floyd Mayweather and Juan Manuel Marquez has been postponed due to a rib injury sustained by Mayweather while training. The mega-fight was scheduled to take place at MGM Grand in Las Vegas and be televised live on HBO Pay-Per-View.

"I am extremely disappointed that this fight has to be postponed," said Mayweather. "I was training very hard and looking forward to getting back in the ring on July 18th."

"I was very disappointed to hear the news about the fight being postponed," said Marquez from his training camp in Mexico. "I will remain focused, in shape and ready to fight whenever the fight is rescheduled for."

Information about rescheduling the fight will be made available as soon as possible.

Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing won the purse bid for the Vacant IBF Welterweight Championship of the World between Star Boxing's IBF #2 rated Delvin Rodriguez (24-2-2, 14KO) and IBF #3 rated Isaac Hlatshwayo (28-1-1, 10KO). The winning bid was $136,000.00. Star Boxing, who promotes Rodriquez, beat out the bid of Branco Sports Productions, whose bid was $127,500.

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Captures a Split Decision Victory Over Joshua Clottey
By: Danny Serratelli
By: Danny Serratelli, ringside

WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto, 33-1, 27 KO’s won a 12- round split decision over Joshua Clottey, 35-2, 21 KO’s at Madison Square Garden tonight. The Doghouseboxing/Brickcityboxing scorecard read 115-112 at the final bell, the same score as Judge John McKaie. Judge Tom Miller scored the bout for Clottey 114-113 and Judge Don Truella scored the bout 116-111 for Miguel Cotto. With many close rounds, and different styles, all of these scores were fair. Miguel Cotto overcame a very bad cut from an accidental head butt in round number 3 and showed the ring generalship and tenacity necessary to win this fight. Clottey had to overcome the whole arena backing Cotto up, and he did a good job. However, Clottey is a respected adversary, not only by his opponents, but also by the fans. He did not receive cheers, but he also did not get booed.

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“Flesh of my flesh. Blood of my blood.”
By: Jim Amato

The camera rolls and the highlight clip begins. It shows a young, undefeated but green Marvis Frazier dancing while taunting heavyweight champion Larry Holmes. In the blink of an eye Holmes unloads a right hand sucker shot that sends Marvis backward and into a sprawled position on the canvas. Marvis showing he is a true Frazier gamely arises. Quickly Holmes pins him in a corner and pummels him unmercifully till the ref intervenes. The look on Frazier’s face isn’t so much a look of pain. It is a bewildered, shellshocked look like Ken Norton had after Gerry Cooney had worked him over in a corner. A look that said “What the hell hit me?”

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By: Ricky Ray Taylor

On the undercard of the COTTO/CLOTTEY matchup is a showdown whose outcome should be interesting to see.

At 32 and 0, IVAN CALDERON is the KING of the Flyweights. This Puerto Rican PHENOM has held a portion of the WBO Title for nearly a decade and has been skating through his opponents with GRACE & EASE. Upon turning pro in '01 CALDERONS handlers must have already known that they had something special in their camp. *In his DEBUT they matched him with a journeyman who already had 14 bouts to his credit, Ivan KO'd him in the first round.

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By: Brad Marchetti, Doghouse Boxing

The betting line for the Miguel Cotto vs. Joshua Clottey fight have the Puerto Rican icon Cotto sporting a hefty -350 price tag. The African Joshua Clottey is getting little respect from the bookmakers at +250 odds despite most recently handing Zab Judah a swift beating last August. Clottey, 35-2, 20 KO’s, has been waiting for this opportunity his whole life and he is unlikely to be intimidated by the shaven skulled, testosterone fueled, Puerto Rican. Cotto, 33-1, 27 KO’s, also fought the above mentioned Zab Judah and was a much tougher battle than Clottey was. Is the Judah fight an indicator of things to come for the Miguel Cotto vs. Joshua Clottey fight this Saturday at Madison Square Garden? The Miguel Cotto vs. Joshua Clottey line gives Miguel Cotto a 78% chance of winning.

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Yuri (27-0) will box in Atlantic City on Saturday, June 27th. He meets Cornelius Bundrage (27-4-2) for the number one IBF spot and the mandatory fight against World Champion Cory Spinks.

Buy your tickets through Gleason's Gym. The prices are: $200, $100, and $50. Call (718) 797 2872 or email bruce@gleasonsgym.net .
Amateur Boxing Club Show At Gleason's - June 20, 2009.

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Two of the World’s Best Welterweight Champions faceoff in the ring at MSG this Saturday June 13th, but not before answering a round of questions. Boxing superstars Miguel Cotto and Joshua Clottey tell us why they started boxing, their dream boxing match, how it feels entering the ring, and more! Click here to see what Cotto has to say:

http://blogs.msg.com/gameon/2009/06/11/msg-fight-club-asks-miguel-cotto/

Then here for Clottey’s: http://blogs.msg.com/gameon/2009/06/11/msg-fight-club-asks-joshua-clottey/

UNDERCARD ANNOUNCED JULY 11th - PRUDENTIAL CENTER, NEWARK

Fans of Main Events Boxing Series have come to anticipate a night of great boxing entertainment when they come to “The Rock”. On Saturday, July 11th that tradition will continue! The main event will feature IBF Cruiserweight Champion, Tomasz Adamek of Glowice, Poland and Jersey City, 37-1, (25 KO’s) as he defends his title against Hackensack, NJ’s, Bobby “The Celtic Warrior” Gunn 18-3-1, (15 KO’s). This event is promoted by Main Events and Ziggy Promotions. Seven exciting matches are slated for the undercard.

In an 8 round Welterweight battle, Paterson’s own, undefeated, Henry Crawford, 21-0-1 (9 KO’s) will take on Kaseem Wilson of Philadelphia, PA, 12-1-1, (4 KO’s). There are a number of southpaws in the Welterweight division but this will be Crawford’s first challenge against a left-handed opponent.

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LAS VEGAS (June 11, 2009) - Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Juan Manuel Marquez hope to unite the stately leaders the United States of America and Mexico by inviting their respective Presidents Barack Obama and Felipe de Jesús Calderón Hinojosa to their Saturday, July 18 Mayweather vs. Marquez: "Number One/Numero Uno," mega-fight at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. The bout will be broadcast live on HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

"It would be amazing to have President Obama ringside for my fight," said Mayweather. "With all of these patriotic holidays coming up, and the fact that I met him when he was campaigning to become President, I wanted to extend an invitation to the fight as my congratulations for his knock-out victory."

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Serrateli and Bowe in 2002

Former World Heavyweight champion Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe will be appearing this Saturday at the Meadowlands Marketplace in East Rutherford, NJ. Bowe will be on hand from 11-3 to sign autographs, pose for photos and chat with fight fans about his sensational professional career.

“I am excited to return to New Jersey where I have many great memories”, said Bowe, who fought 16 times in the Garden State including a first round knockout over future titleholder Bruce Seldon.

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Interview with Nate Campbell
By: Rob Tierney

The word on the street is that Nate Campbell will never see 135 lbs again. Still, if you ask the former Champion himself, he'll tell you that it really doesn't matter. The superstars of the Lightweight division have graduated from 135 lbs and are moving on. The Galaxxy Warrior is going with them.

Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez were the superstars of the Lightweight division. However, that was yesterday. Today, they are taking turns swapping fists with the biggest money makers in the game. However, there is one man that cannot be counted out of the picture.

Nate Campbell is poised, anxious and ready for a big payday. Furthermore, he is feeling stronger, healthier and more comfortable than ever as he looks to open the next chapter in his career at 140. I caught up with Nate on Wednesday to hear more about his plans for the future.

RT: Nate, how has life been treating you since the Ali Funeka fight?

NC: It's been what it's been. Unfortunately, I have been dealing with a few things outside of the ring that has limited my celebration victory.

RT: Are you still in the gym? Are you still working?

NC: I'm keeping up with my roadwork. I'm doing what I need to do.

RT: It appeared to me after the Funeka fight that you were pretty excited about moving up to 140.

NC: Oh Yeah! Let me tell you something. I am going to be a big 140 pounder. I will be stronger than ever. I will no longer have to kill myself in order to make the weight.

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This Friday, June 12th, Star Boxing's undefeated heavyweight contender Kevin "Kingpin" Johnson (22-0-1, 9KO) will be honored at the 20th annual Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend.

KING PIN WITH PROMOTER JOE DEGUARDIA

Johnson, who is ranked as the WBA #4, WBC #10, and IBF #13 rated heavyweight in the world, will be part of the "Night of Rising Stars" ceremony being hosted by Legendary Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel Steward. Some of boxing's hottest young stars and champions will be honored at the ceremony. Joining Johnson will be WBO junior middleweight champion, Paul "The Punisher" Williams, IBF super middleweight champion Lucian Bute, WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto, two- time welterweight champion Kermit "The Killer" Cintron, and 2008 Olympic bronze medalist Deontay "The Bronze Bomber" Wilder.

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(June 10, 2009) All open issues have been resolved regarding the proposed Paulie Malignaggi and Juan Diaz fight on August 22, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

DiBella Entertainment and Golden Boy wrapped up negotiations today and tied up all loose ends for the fight- including the agreed upon weight of 138.5 lbs.

“I told Paulie to lay off his Grandma’s pasta and eat one less cannoli,” said Lou DiBella about Malignaggi dropping an extra pound or two. “Paulie is confident of his speed and boxing ability and is prepared to win in the lion’s den of Houston.”

“This is a fight between two guys looking to prove something. We are both coming of losses in big fights and we are both coming in hungry. Expect fireworks,” said Malignaggi.

On June 9, 2009, Jackie Tonawanda Garrett, born September 4, 1933, fought her final battle. She had fearlessly battled this adversary for over a year until its end.

Looking over her career we see a courageous Pioneer of Women’s boxing who legally fought the New York State Boxing commission in 1978 for women's right to professionally box. This paved the way for names such as Jackie Frazier, Laila Ali and Christy Martin among others. Her pro matches of the early 70’s, although not sanctioned because they were conducted in the underground circuit, where she demonstrated her prowess, strength and talent. She was trained by the likes of Freddy Brown, Charley Golman and Rollie Hackmer. She ventured into Muhammad Ali's camp where she got the opportunity to step into the ring to spar with him.

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(June 9, 2009) DiBella Entertainment has announced the signing of undefeated light heavyweight prospect Isiah Thomas. Thomas (3-0, 3 KOs) has no relation to the former basketball player, but much like his namesake, Thomas has built a reputation in his home city of Detroit, and is ready to show off his skills as one of boxing’s rising stars.
Having won each of his professional bouts by first round knockout, Thomas believes he has the ability to do great things in the sport. He has just been waiting to get the promotional muscle behind him.

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Former WBA super middleweight champion Manny Siaca is offering present IBO title-holder Anthony Mundine an opportunity to avenge one of his three pro losses, even if it means fighting Mundine again in his hometown of Sydney.

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By: John Martinez, Iron Boxing

Ironboxing.com. The return of Floyd “Money” Mayweather means an influx of revenue and action fights for boxing right?

Surely the once number one fighter on the planet with the undefeated record parlays into a buzz that boxing fans want and need to see.

A fighter whose gift for assaulting his potential foes with crafty, brash one liners which mirrors in delivery to the pain he inflicts upon his victims in the ring with stinging precision and calculated humiliation translates to giving the fans what they want and need, fights with fighters that stand a very honest chance of beating him.

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PROVIDENCE (June 9, 2009) – The red, white and blue will be flying high Friday night for a rare Massachusetts Pro-Am boxing show, “Brawl At The Hall,” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES) Inc., at historic Memorial Hall.

Iraqi War veteran Chris Traietti (7-1, 4 KOs), a light heavyweight from Quincy, is in the 6-round main event against Shawn Kirk. (4-3, 2 KOs), while U.S. Navy veteran and Plymouth firefighter, light heavyweight Benny “The Hornet” Lescarbeau (3-0, 3 KOs), is back fighting in front of his hometown fans in a 4-rounder versus Norman Johnson.

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LONG AWAITED STRIKEFORCE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWDOWN
WITH CRIS “CYBORG” MARKS BIGGEST WOMEN’S FIGHT IN HISTORY

Saturday, August 15, Live on SHOWTIME at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
From HP Pavilion, San Jose, Calif.;
Tickets Go On Sale Monday

NEW YORK (June 9, 2009)–-After an eight-month hiatus, mixed martial arts’ (MMA) leading lady, the undefeated and extremely popular Gina “Conviction” Carano (7-0) will compete in the first fight of her multi-fight agreement with STRIKEFORCE and is set to square off with rival powerhouse Cris “Cyborg” (7-1) in what is one of the most eagerly anticipated battles of all time, Saturday, August 15, live on SHOWTIME® at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.

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BURGOS AND HERRERA PUT UNBEATEN RECORDS ON THE LINE ON JUNE 12

ORANGE, June 8 – It’s a championship doubleheader for fight fans this Friday, June 12th, when unbeaten young guns Juan Carlos Burgos and Mauricio Herrera look to make the leap from prospects to contenders on Thompson Boxing Promotions’ highly-anticipated “New Blood IV” card at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California.

In the main event, Burgos looks for his 22nd win without a loss when he battles fellow featherweight standout Vyacheslav Gusev for the WBC CABOFE title, and in the co-feature, Riverside’s own “El Maestro”, Mauricio Herrera, puts his perfect record on the line against Luis Alfredo Lugo for the WBC / USNBC Jr. welterweight belt.

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By: Moses Vered

Once beaten Pawel Wolak overwhelmed former “Contender Season 2” participent Vinroy Barrett (22-8, 11 KOs) over 10-one sided rounds last night at the Capital One Theatre in Long Island, NY. Over the last two years, Wolak (24-1, 16 KOs) has been on a steady diet of former “Contender” alums. Johnatan Reid, Norberto Bravo and last night Vinory Barrett have all been dealt an” L” on their records when they meet the “Raging Bull” in the squared circle. The only loss on Wolak record coincidentally came at the hands of, much avoided, former “Contender Season 1” star Ishe Smith, in a competitive 10 round decision loss last August.

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Amateur Boxing Club Show At Gleason's - June 20, 2009.
All bouts are pre-matched by New York's finest matchmaker, Angela Querol. If you wish to participate call Angela at (718) 797-2872. The show will include junior, senior and master boxers. The show is sanctioned by USABoxingMetro. The weigh in will start at 5:00PM and the first bout will begin at 7:00PM. The ticket price is: $20 per person. Amateur members with their license with them and gym members pay $10 per person.
Our Next Amateur show is scheduled for Saturday, August 1st. Sign up to participate quickly. The show will be at our new outdoor sight. The Manhattan Bridge underpass on Water St. next to the gym.

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Ruslan Chagaev is the new opponent of IBF, WBO and IBO World Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko on June 20 in the Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

WBA Champion Chagaev was engaged after original fighter David Haye had pulled out due to an injury on Wednesday. The winner of the bout will receive the vacant Ring Magazine Heavyweight Championship Belt which was held by Vitali Klitschko until he retired in 2005.

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By: Brad Marchetti, Doghouse Boxing

ESPN2 Friday Night Fights returns to Miami when Jr. middleweights Danny Perez vs. Carlos Molina meet in a 12-round bout for a minor title belt. Molina, 16-4-1, 5 KO’s, is coming off the most impressive win of his career when he outworked hard-punching prospect Ed Paredes over 10-rounds in Tacoma, Washington. The betting line has the late-sub Molina who is on an 8-fight winning streak as the slight +120 underdog against Danny Perez who was originally to face Carlos Quintana. Danny Perez, 34-5, 17 KO’s, is a rugged California warrior that has been in with the best that the West Coast has to offer including two fights with Antonio Margarito. Both of those fights came early in both brawlers careers but it should be noted that Perez dropped the iron jawed Margarito with a right hand in their first encounter. The boxing betting odds for the Danny Perez vs. Carlos Molina fight have Perez as a slight 7-5 favorite.

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By: Ricky Ray Taylor
As posted on www.BraggingRightsCorner.com

Evidently, SHOWTIME, TELEFUTURA & FOXSPORTS are taking the month of JUNE off from LIVE boxing.

Although at first glance it seems like JUNE isn't carrying its weight in the square circle - there ARE a few fighters/matchups we may want to consider viewing:

CARLOS MOLINA is a late replacement in tonights bout with DANNY PEREZ. Molina is filling in for CARLOS QUINTANA. If Perez' handlers think they've gotten themselves a tomato-can in Molina, they'd better think twice. Molina is on an 8 fight WIN streak. Last February he took his fists on the road traveling to NYC and squared up as an underdog to 17-1 Alexis Camacho. Molina won BIG on all cards in an easy UD. All 4 of Molinas losses were to undefeated fighters - one of which was JULIO CHAVEZ, JR in '06 when he dropped a MD.
The fight with durable 34-5 fighter Danny Perez should be fun to watch.

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LAS VEGAS (June 4, 2009) – If the WBA doesn’t rule in favor of a petition filed for two-time WBA heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz (43-8-1, 29 KOs) to fight WBA heavyweight champion Nicolai Valuev for the title, Ruiz is prepared to replace injured David Haye as IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko’s opponent June 20 in Germany.

“I am committed to fighting for the WBA title again because I am the mandatory challenger,” Ruiz explained. “I was robbed twice and I want to knockout ‘The Giant’ this time and take the fight out of the hands of the judges. If the WBA doesn’t stand by its rules and mandate a fight between me and Valuev, I am fully prepared to fight Klitschko, even on short notice.”

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By: Danny Serratelli

Tomasz “Goral” Adamek, 37-1, 25 KO’s of Jersey City will defend his IBF World Cruiserweight title against Hackensack’s New Jersey’s Bobby Gunn, 21-3-1, 15 KO’s on Saturday, July 11th at the Prudential Center in the Brick City, Newark, New Jersey. This will surely be a great event as Main Events and arena known as “The Rock” will be teaming up for their 4th show and 3rd featuring the crowd pleasing Adamek.

Serratelli, Adamek and Bok

The event will be sponsored by Hudson Bread, it will be moved to a more fan friendly, Saturday night and it will feature a “Fan Fest” that will begin at 5 pm and will feature food, drinks, bands and fun.

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“LAWLER vs. SHIELDS” -- June 6, Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri,
Live on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. ET/PT; First Non-Televised Fight: 6:45 P.M. CT

ST. LOUIS (June 4, 2009) – “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler showed off his right arm Thursday night as he and Scott Smith attended the St. Louis Cardinals-Cincinnati Reds game with Lawler throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.

Strikeforce will present the biggest, most significant mixed martial arts event in the history of the Gateway City in the eagerly awaited Saturday, June 6, “Lawler vs. Shields” card live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast) from the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. Lawler and (middleweight) and Jake Shields (welterweight) will square off at a catch weight of 182 pounds in the main event.

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PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

(Wednesday, June 3, 2009 - Trump Tower, New York, NY)

FEDOR EMELIANENKO:

"I'd like to thank the organizers of the event - Mr. Trump, Affliction, Mr. Cuban and Vadim. I want to thank Josh, a true friend, who I'll meet in the ring. This won't be the last show we are all involved in. Thanks for the support.
"Everyday I fight with my friend in training. It's a sport. We're athletes in the ring to compete. I'm confident our friendship (Barnett) will continue after the fight."

JOSH BARNETT:
"This is a fight a lot of people were expecting for a long time - press and fans, and even fighters. Make no bones about it; this is going to be a very serious endeavor. I think because of the nature of this bout between the two of us it heightens our status as professionals.

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SEAL BEACH, California (June 3, 2009) – Russian combat fighting legend Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko defends his WAMMA heavyweight title against No. 1 contender Josh “The Babyfaced Assassin” Barnett, when Affliction M-1Global presents its third major mixed martial arts show, “Trilogy,” Saturday night, August 1 live on Pay-Per-View from Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

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June 4th – Long Island NY- Aside from the action-packed fight card, the event also carries forward the promise of giving back to those who serve LI. Promoter Lou DiBella has made tickets available to the members of the Long Island FD, the Long Island PD, as well as to returning Long Island Vets and their families.

“I am truly looking forward to the fights on June 5th,” said Joe Winters, who is helping DiBella with the show. “ And I want to share that with all the brave men and women who put their lives on the line for those of us fortunate enough to live on LI."

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Photo: Justin Caggiano

By: Bobby Bok
Tomasz “Goral” Adamek looks to defend his IBF Cruiserwieight title against Bobby “The Celtic Warrior” Gunn on July 11, 2009 at the Prudential Center in Newark. Tickets go on sale today and are available on www.ticketmaster.com . Adamek who appears to be in great shape, vows not to lose his belt stating that “Gunn will know how good Adamek is”. Gunn with the “nothing to lose but everything to gain” mentality thinks Adamek is in for a big surprise that night.

With a strong Polish contingent expected to attend, I don’t see Adamek disappointing his fans and will walk away once again as champion.

By: Jim Amato

He was a world class featherweight in the late 1960's and early 70's. He twice fought for a piece of the world title. He was from my hometown of Cleveland. His name was Frankie Crawford.

Frankie grew up in the East 65th, St.Clair area of Cleveland. Tough area then. Tough area now. Crawford grew up learning to defend himself. He learned well. He won the 1965 Cleveland Golden Gloves. He was told for a small boxer to make money, he needed to go to California. Frankie heeded that advice. He turned pro in LA in 1965. He became an immediate crowd pleaser and draw for West Coast promoters.

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By: John Martinez
Iron Boxing
In the district that spans from 140 to 154 pounds, some of the sweet science’s most gifted warriors reside and thrive.

From junior welterweight to super welterweight, this region of weight classes is stacked with fighters that are willing to give the public what they want and deserve- a fight.

Names like, but not limited to, Miguel Cotto, Manny Pacquaio, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Joshua Clottey, whom I believe will give fits to the PR bomber but ultimately lose by split decision, Paul Williams, Timothy Bradley Jr., Ricky Hatton, Andre Berto, the once mighty Antonio Margarito, and the new addition of lightweight champion, Juan Manuel Marquez can be found here.

Among those names, but not receiving a lot of attention from boxing scribes, fighters, and fans alike, stands first ballot Hall of Famer- “Sugar” Shane Mosley.

Mosley’s name isn’t exactly rolling off the tongues of Mayweather, Cotto, or Pacquaio either. In fact, none of the top three combatants mentioned seems very enthused to enter the squared circle with the WBA welterweight king, Shane Mosley, anytime soon.

To say that this has irked the welterweight champ is putting it mildly, especially when it comes to Mayweather.

“Why is he (Mayweather) fighting the lightweight champion of the world (Juan Marquez)? He should be fighting the welterweight champion, that’s me,” he told ESPN’s Brian Kenney.

But when I spoke with Shane Mosley as recently as yesterday, he informed me that Mayweather was not his first choice to pick a fight with.

In fact, he said “I want to fight Pacquaio first then Mayweather.” This way, it “kills the fight for Mayweather to fight Pacquaio (and) then be able to retire without fighting me.”

“I want to retire him (Mayweather),” he said.

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PROVIDENCE (June 1, 2009) – Pro boxing returns June 12 to Plymouth as Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES) presents a rare pro-am card, “Brawl At The Hall,” at historic Plymouth Memorial Hall.

“Brawl At The Hall” is the second of four shows in “The Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor Fight Series,” scheduled in 2009 at Plymouth Memorial Hall and exclusively promoted by CES.

Iraqi War veteran Chris Traietti (7-2, 4 KOs), a light heavyweight from Quincy, is in the 6-round main event. U.S. Navy veteran and Plymouth firefighter, light heavyweight Benny “The Hornet” Lescarbeau (3-0, 3 KOs), is back fighting in front of his hometown fans.

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Philadelphia, PA. USA - 1st June 2009

The Dream Team - Naazim Richardson Training Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham For Title Challenge

The battle between two former Cruiserweight World Champions, Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham (IBF) and Wayne ‘Big Truck’ Braithwaite (WBC), is a mouth watering prospect in itself, but when you add into the equation that the winner will earn the right to face current Champion, Tomasz ‘Goral’ Adamek, in the mandatory defense of his IBF title later this year, you just know that it’s going to be one seriously exciting, all-action affair with “Fight of the Year” potential plastered all over it in capital letters.

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