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Brick City Boxing team members, Sgt. William Perez and his team in Iraq.

466 New Years Eve ....The best Party New Jersey Has to Offer

3 floors, 3 vibes,
Featuring the grls of www.Roundcardmodels.com..

Later: Jonathon Peters will be spinning after midnight
This legendary night will be one you will not want to miss.

By: Jim Amato

Perrysville,Ohio...Where the hell is that ? Well I grew up in Cleveland. I have a son that lives in Columbus. Perrysville falls somewhere in between. All I can tell you is...It sure as hell ain't Vegas! Yet a young man from Perrysville battled his way to become one of the best junior welterweights in the world during his career. His name is Craig Weber.

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By: Jim Amato

He was a three time holder of the flyweight title. He was a major player in the flyweight division for a almost fifteen years. His record reads like a who's who of the best flyweights of that era. He was Thailand's Chartchai Chionoi.

In 82 battles he emerged with a 61-18-3 record. He stopped 36 foes while being stopped himself on five occasions. Records can be rather deceiving...

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Sincerely Boxing Friends:

2010 has been a wonderful year for myself, my team, and my family. I have made tens of thousands of new friends and proven myself as one of the greatest fighters in the word. I want to thank each and every one of you for the love and support you have shown me. I would do it in person if I could.

As important as boxing is to me, and it is a big part of my life, at this time let us remember that there is nothing more important than family, friends, and dignity. Let us also remember those less fortunate than ourselves and fight against unnecessary violence, particularly against women.

I look forward to resuming my career in March at Madison Square Garden and hope that all my friends will join me for a celebration of the best of boxing. I wish all of you un año de maravilla. Feliz Navidad por todos.

Many boxing fans were hoping that we’d hear a connection between Manny Pacquiao and May. Unfortunately, it’s not Mayweather – it’s just the month of May.

Hardcore boxing fans will still be watching and there will be plenty of action at BetUs online sportsbook – and every Las Vegas casino – but there’s no question that it’s not the ideal matchup.

Manny Pacquiao and Shane Mosley have been matched up for a May 7th bout, which will pit the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world against an aging fighter well past his prime.

But as we all know, sometimes in sports, it’s more about the money than anything else.

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North Bergen, NJ (December 23, 2010) - Undefeated heavyweight prospect Mariusz "The Polish Giant" Wach (23-0, 11 KO) has signed a promotional agreement with North Bergen, NJ-based organization Global Boxing Promotions.

The 31-year-old Wach of North Bergen by way of Krakow, Poland will also be co-promoted by Prize Fight Promotions, with former three-time heavyweight champion Michael Moorer taking over as Wach's trainer.

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By: Michael Norby, SecondsOut.com (Dec 19, 2010) Special to Doghouse Boxing

Just one month shy of his 46th birthday, the seemingly indomitable Philadelphian Bernard Hopkins lifted himself off the canvas twice to force a 12-round majority draw against WBC and IBO light heavyweight world champion Jean Pascal on Saturday night at The Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.

Hopkins 51-5-1 (32) faced the handicapping of age, odds makers and a furiously partisan 16,000 strong crowd as he entered the ring for his 26th world title contest in a hall-of-fame professional boxing career spanning 58-fights and 22-years. That scenario, the veteran was well used to.

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Erik Morales, 51-6, 35 KO's won a unanimous decision over late sub Francisco Lorenzo, 35-9, 16 KO's of the Dominican Republic on Saturday night at the Estadio Caliente in Tijuana, BC, Mexico.
Scores were: Raul Caiz Jr. 114-113, Zach Young 115-112, Raul Caiz Sr. 116-111

Photo by: Tom Casino/SHOWTIME

WBC, Ring Magazine and IBO Light Heavyweight World Champion Jean Pascal poses on December 17, 2010 in Quebec City, Canada at the weigh-in for his December 18, 2010 world title defense against future Hall of Famer Bernard Hopkins at the Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec City which will be televised live on SHOWTIME® in the United States and on pay-per-view in Canada.

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By: Jim Amato

He will always be remembered as " Buster's Dad" but Billy Douglas was quite a fighter in his own right. Billy was born in 1940 and turned pro in 1967 just three days before his 27th birthday. There was no fanfare for this native of Columbus, Ohio. He started at the bottom and fought his way into the rankings. In 1969 he took out the talented Luis Vinales in one round. He would then be stopped himself by Pedro Miranda.

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By: Chris Robinson
Las Vegas Boxing Examiner

I couldn’t help but be a little intrigued by the planned December 18th bout between former champions Erik ‘El Terrible’ Morales and wild swinging Jorge Barrios. Morales’ career was left for dead after his decision loss to David Diaz over three years ago but his comeback campaign this year has been fairly impressive as he has found a way to defeat former lightweight titlist Jose Alfaro and most recently stopped Glasgow's Willie Limond in six rounds.

At 34 years of age, Morales and Barrios aren’t exactly spring chickens anymore but they would have likely given us a fight filled with plenty of two-way action if anything else. Adding to the plot was the fact that Morales is being looked at as a possible opponent for Juan Manuel Marquez sometime next year. Marquez showed last month that he still has plenty of fight left in him with his 9th round stoppage over Michael Katsidis in Las Vegas and a bout with him and Morales was one that was always kicked around by fans and insiders when the two were closer to their primes.

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Photo: Chris Brooks, Angel Concepcion (L) lands a hard left hook on the chin of Lekan Byfield (R)

Adamek Stops Maddalone
By: Bobby Breen

Tomasz Adamek looked impressive Thursday night against Vinny Maddalone at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Stopping the always determined Maddalone at 2:17 of round five, Adamek continues his climb to heavyweight legitimacy. Adamek used his quicker hands and snapping combinations to put Maddalone on the defensive from the start.

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By: Danny Serratelli
Talk of a film about the life of “Irish” Micky Ward has been circulating around boxing circles for years. After promising Micky and his half brother Dicky Eklund that the film would get done, Mark Wahlberg went to great lengths to keep his promise. Wahlberg was almost as determined to get this film made as Micky Ward was in his 18 year career in the ring, and the determination of both of them pays off for the fans. Wahlberg explained, “I grew up 30 minutes from Micky’s neighborhood. I knew about this guy. I always wanted to play a fighter, too. And, hey, I’ve fulfilled most of my childhood fantasies through acting. This one was just tougher to fulfill.”

Both Matt Damon and Brad Pitt were involved in the project at certain points, but, ultimately, Wahlberg recruited the talented Christian Bale after seeing him at his daughter’s preschool and remembering his performance in “The Machinist”. Bale quickly agreed to take on the colorful role of Dicky and there are already rumors that he may receive his first academy award nomination for the portrayal, despite the fact that many had initially thought his performance was over the top.

Bale explained, “There were a couple of times I had to physically restrain Dicky from going and landing one right on David (director David O. Russell). Dicky did not initially understand that putting a whole life into two hours requires a little bit of license to take things and mix them up. He initially wanted everything to be portrayed exactly as it was.”

Charlene, Micky Ward and Dicky Eklund, Photo by: Danny Serratelli

While critics will question the films accuracy it should be noted that it is not a documentary about Micky Ward and Dicky Eklund, rather, it is “based on a true story”. The film was shot on location in Lowell, Massachusetts with Dicky assisting the cast and crew in setting up and shooting in the authentic locations in the neighborhood. Ward’s assistant trainer Mickey O’Keefe also plays himself which adds more authenticity. Amy Adams also delivered a solid performance as Micky’s girlfriend, Charlene.

Danny Serratelli, Micky Ward, Wayne Johnsen and friends.

“I knew if I didn’t do him justice, he would kick the living shit out of me.” It is a story of brotherhood, family, conflict, resilience and redemption. It is the type of film that will make viewers relate with Ward and pull for him all the way through. While the film lays it on pretty thick, the fact is that most families are dysfunctional and most viewers will relate to the conflicts that Micky faces outside of the ring. People who are not boxing fans will definitely enjoy this film. Educated boxing people will also love the movie and recognize that inaccuracies regarding Wards record, weight, and belt did nothing to take away the heart of the film, the film still worked.

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examiner.com
By: Chris Robinson

Moments ago at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada, WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan successfully defended his title with a wild and raucous decision over iron-willed Marcos Maidana. It was a fine fight and each man will have many options coming into next year

The first round started off with instant intensity as Khan went to touch gloves with his Argentinean foe and in return was greeted with a sweeping left hand that just missed him. Take early message from Maidana let it be known that he didn’t come to play and Khan seemed to realize how serious the situation was.

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Becomes First Fighter to Hold
Major MMA and K-1 World Grand Prix Titles

NEW YORK (Dec. 12, 2010) – STRIKEFORCE Heavyweight Champion Alistair “The Demolition Man” Overeem of The Netherlands made history on Saturday by winning the annual eight-man, single elimination K-1 World Grand Prix Championship in Japan, thus making him the first fighter in history to simultaneously hold a major MMA and K-1 Grand Prix title.

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Outstanding Sr. Boxer of the Tournament: John Santos (Elizabeth Rec)

Outstanding Jr. Boxer of the Tournament: Darius Fields (Passaic PAL)

*60 JO Jr. - Eysa Ali Dorsey (COMBATT) over Destin Hoagland (Plainfield BA) – W-3

**65 JO Jr. – Malik Nelson (Plainfield 5 Star BC) over Vito Mielnicki (Elite Heat BC) – W-3

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Chicago’s David Estrada who recently demolished the previously undefeated Orlando Lora sat down with us to talk about all the internet buzz surrounding his name.

CBN: David, in recent weeks there has been a large amount of buzz about you facing the WBA Welterweight champion Vyacheslav Senchenko, can you tell us if there is any truth to this fight materializing?

Estrada: I hope so, I wish a mother****er would ….

CBN: So basically you hope that a fight between you and Senchenko happens?

Estrada: Yup

CBN: Many people feel Senchenko really never faced anybody of importance in his career, what’s your thoughts on that ?

Estrada: I feel the same … I feel the same way.

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Saturday, December 11th - Coaches Clinic ...10:30 am @ Elizabeth Rec. gym 515 Richmond St. Elizabeth N.J.(exit 13 NJ turnpike)...not exit 13A...please bring 2 passport size photo's...No photo's... no certification badges...no badge no working the corner with your boxer. Don Givens, Coaches Chair - 908-285-0267 - GDOBOX@aol.com

Sunday, December 12th - Silver Gloves – COMBATT - 205 Spruce St. Newark, NJ
Weigh-In 9 AM to 12 Noon - Boxing Starts at 1 PM.

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Morganville, NJ (December 9, 2010) – Unbeaten junior middleweight Denis “Da Momma’s Boy” Douglin will take another step up in competition when he faces Matt Berkshire over eight rounds Friday, December 17 at the Doubletree Hotel in Monroeville, PA.

Berkshire holds a solid 11-2-2 professional record and has 5 wins by way of knockout. The Morgantown, WV native’s two setbacks each came against quality opponents in Jesse Nicklow and Dominic British. He’s also been a pro since Douglin was a senior in high school.

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The following are the dates and times of our 2011 registrations. PLEASE make sure your club, all your coaches and your boxers are all registered before the end of 2010 or at least by January 2nd. Also, this goes for all the officials as well. No one will be able to participate in New Jersey with out being registered.

Any boxer under 18 has to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian with proof of same and that coaches WILL NOT be able to sign for them. No registration will be taken without it.

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Serratelli, Adamek and Bok

12/8/10 Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
Fight Date: Thursday, December 9, 2010
Fight Venue: Prudential Center,Newark, NJ
LIVE ON PPV

RED BLUE
12 Rounds - IBF International/NABO Heavyweight Championship

Tomasz Adamek vs. Vinny Maddalone

Gilowice, Poland Queens, NY

42-1, 27 KO's 33-6, 24 KO's

WTS: 216 ½ TKS: Black WTS: 230 TKS: Grey/Black

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PECHANGA RESORT & CASINO
FRIDAY · JAN. 28 · TEMECULA, CA

TICKETS ON SALE TOMORROW

TOP WORLD RATED JR. WELTERWEIGHTS
MIKE DALLAS, JR. VS. JOSESITO LOPEZ
IN 10-ROUND CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE

Los Angeles, CA (December 9, 2010) - Tickets go on sale tomorrow for the January 28, 2011 Goossen Tutor Promotions championship boxing event at the world-famous Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California.

The scheduled six-bout card -- featuring some of Southern California's top boxing talent -- has Riverside's Cristobal "The Nightmare" Arreola (29-2, 25 KOs) attempting to solidify his top world rating in hopes of landing a second world title shot taking on rising young heavyweight knockout king, Joey "Minnesota Ice" Abell (27-4, 26 KOs) in the scheduled 10-round main event.

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND / PHILADELPHIA, PA (December 8, 2010)—One of the most highly rated and decorated Jr. Boxer’s in recent memory in the United Kingdom is set to take his professional career on the road and invade America the same way the Beatles did some forty-five years ago from the same city of Liverpool, England.

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Newark – With a win this Thursday against American fan favorite Vinny Maddalone, former light heavyweight titleholder and cruiserweight world champion Tomasz Adamek could find himself in a heavyweight title fight next with Vitali Klitschko and fellow former cruiserweight champ David Haye being the rumored opponents.

The fight will be available to watch on www.NESportsTV.com online Pay Per View with the broadcast starting at 1AM London time (Friday Morning), 2AM in Manheim, Germany and 3AM in Kiev, Ukraine.

“I would love to fight them.” Adamek said of all the top heavyweight and titleholders, “I’m ready to fight anybody. The Klitschko brothers offer their opponents little money. If they want to fight me and offer the right amount of money, I will fight them. HBO is interested in a fight with David Haye.”

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Main Events Presents at “The Rock” NJ
Adamek vs. Maddalone Dec. 9th

By: Bobby Breen

Dec. 6th. This Thursday night at the Prudential Center in downtown Newark, NJ Main Events (in association with Ziggy Promotions and Star Boxing Promotions) presents the Tomasz Adamek vs. Vinny Maddalone bout in what could be a heck of a crowd pleaser. Main Events has put on some great cards this year featuring Adamek, Zab Judah, and a host of local talent that is top notch in the professional ranks. Kathy Duva of Main Events has highlighted professional boxing in New Jersey and brought it home to the “Brick City” in Newark, NJ at “The Rock” which is proven to be a great venue. With its easy access anywhere from New York and New Jersey, plenty of public transportation (Newark train station is but a few blocks away) or plenty of parking if you are driving, the Prudential Center has become a premier professional boxing venue. Prudential Center, 165 Mulberry St. Newark, NJ 07102, Doors open 6pm.

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MUSSACHIO DECISIONS KRUGER

Local fan favorite Chuck "The Professor" Mussachio improved to 17-1-2 with an unanimous dround decision over Theo Kruger (10-11-2, 3KO's). Mussachio consistently worked off his jab and used his super speed and boxing ability to out work the rugged Kruger round after round. Kruger hung tough, but simply didn't have enough fire power to keep up with the Wildwood, New Jersey native Mussachio who by scores of 80-72, 80-72, 79-73. Another impressive showing for the guidance counselor by day, boxer by night, Mussachio.

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SOUTHPAW SLUGGER PREDICTS KNOCKOUT OF "THE NIGHTMARE" ON ESPN2 HEAVYWEIGHT TELECAST

Los Angeles, CA - Not long ago, Cristobal Arreola had won his first 27 pro fights; was ranked as the #1 heavyweight contender in the world; and was arguably the most popular and exciting heavyweight boxer worldwide since Mike Tyson. However, all thoughts of Arreola taking over Tyson's reign dissipated after a hard-fought world title loss to Vitali Klitschko, when the Riverside, California knockout artist ballooned up to 263 pounds for his next fight and has been criticized for his lack of conditioning and desire ever since.

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Four of the world's most talented bantamweights participated in a national media conference call to discuss The Bantamweight Tournament: Winner Takes All - a two-stage, single-elimination tournament of 118-pounders - which begins with two Semifinal bouts on Saturday, Dec. 11, LIVE on SHOWTIME® at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast) from Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Wash.

In the opening bout, undefeated, world-ranked rising star Abner Mares (20-0-1, 13 KOs), of Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico, will face two-division world champion Vic "Raging Bull" Darchinyan (35-2-1, 27 KOs), of Sydney, Australia, by way of Armenia.

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LINCOLN, RI (Dec. 2, 2010) – Ending a bitter feud that’s lasted a year, Dany “The Upgrade” Lauzon (14-4-0) only needed 1:54 to force rival Damien “The Omen” Trites into tapping out by way of a guillotine, headlining tonight’s “Snow Brawl” professional mixed-martial-arts card at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

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NEW YORK / ATLANTA (December 3, 2010)—TONIGHT championship boxing returns to www.gofightlive.tv as Sports Fans Properties presents a big night of boxing that is headlined by the USBA Southern Regional Welterweight Championship.

The title fight will be a ten round battle for the USBA Southern Regional featuring Paul Delgado battling Chris Gray.

The entire nine bout card can be seen for FREE at 7pm eastern by clicking: http://www.gofightlive.tv/Events/Fight/Boxing/The_Big_Rock_Out_4/878

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Javier Fortuna Scores an Impressive Knockout

By: Danny Serratelli, ringside

DiBella Entertainment’s Broadway Boxing returned to BB Kings Blues Club & Grill and there was great action throughout the night. Lou DiBella put on a card that on paper didn’t really jump out at you, but turned out to be a great night of Wednesday night boxing in Times Square. Once again matchmaker Joe Quiambao must be commended for putting together great all action fights with rising prospects paired with game opponents who all showed up to fight and win.

Newark, New Jersey's, Alex “The Brick City Bullet” Perez, 13-0, 7 KO’s made his presence felt on his first appearance on Broadway Boxing in an 8- round welterweight bout that was the most exciting fight of the night. His opponent Doel Carasquillo, 14-17, 12KO’s also had a lot to do with making it an interesting and tough fight. Carasquillo stalked his opponent and stood up to 8 rounds of punishment from the heavy handed Perez. As he walked out of the ring, I asked Carasquillo if he would go down if I hit him in the head with a baseball bat he simply answered, “I come to fight!”

Perez, who recently signed with DiBella Entertainment is known as a very big, strong, aggressive welterweight, but he showed that he also has all around boxing skill and speed as he used his legs and a long quick stiff jab to beat Carasquillo up in each round. Carasquillo however kept coming forward and tried to taunt Perez at times to take Perez off of his game plan, however, Perez boxed beautifully, while still going toe to toe and hurting Carasquillo on several occasions. Perez would have swept on all three judges scorecards, but a flash knockdown was ruled in round number 6 so he would lose only one 2 point round. Perez is a tough all action fighter who is sure to please more crowds and television fans in the near future.

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COVERAGE OF DECEMBER 4th DONAIRE -SIDORENKO CARD
BoxingChannel.com will provide two full days of coverage of the December 4th Nonito Donaire-Volodymyr Sidorenko card, and introduce boxing champion and Penthouse model Hollie Dunaway as part of its coverage team. It can all be seen at www.boxingchannel.com.

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Don’t get shut out! Purchase your tickets now!
(November 30, 2010 – New York, NY) New York City fight fans looking for some seasons beating are in luck at Broadway Boxing returns to the BB King Blues Club tomorrow night with a action-packed eight bout card that is nearly sold out. In the main event, undefeated fan favorite Gabriel Bracero (12-0, 1 KO) will face the stiffest test of his career in 28 fight veteran Hector Alatore.

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Undefeated welterweight prospect Alex “The Brick City Bullet” Perez, 12-0, 7 KO’s will be fighting exciting spoiler, Doel Carrasquillo14-16-1, 12 KO’s this Wednesday, December 1st. Perez is making his New York City debut with DiBella Entertainment and is looking forward to a tough fight. He is coming off of an impressive victory over Edvan Dos Santos Barros on ESPN in July.

Carrasquillo is a puncher who has won 2 of his last 3 fights, both by knockout. New Jersey boxing fans remember Carrasquillo giving Mike Aranoutis all he could handle over 10 rounds last year in North Bergen. Perez is looking forward to staying busier to finish out this year and into the next, but that will come later. He is focused right now only on the task at hand for Wednesday night and he plans to make a statement in the fight.

Morganville, NJ (November 30, 2010) – Due to unforeseen circumstances, junior middleweight prospect Denis “Da Momma’s Boy” Douglin is off this Friday’s card in Santa Ynez, CA and will now be fighting December 17 at the Doubletree Hotel in Monroeville, PA.

A multi-time amateur champion who won the coveted National Golden Gloves title in 2008, Douglin is 11-0 with 7 wins by way of knockout as a professional. The Morganville, NJ native stopped his last four opponents in impressive fashion while displaying sensational skills each time out.

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On December 17th Cuban heavyweight sensation Odlanier “La Sombra” Solis (currently ranked no. 2 in the WBC world heavyweight ratings) will face No. 1-ranked Ray “The Rainman” Austin in a final elimination bout to determine the mandatory challenger for WBC world heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. This match will be co-promoted by Don King Productions and Ahmet Öner’s ARENA Sports-Promotion.

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NEW YORK (Nov. 29, 2010) – Streaking STRIKEFORCE star Mike “Mak’’ Kyle (18-7) will replace the injured Valentijn Overeem and take on former heavyweight world champion Antonio “Big Foot’’ Silva (14-2) of Coconut Creek, Fla., by way of Brazil, in one of the featured televised fights on STRIKEFORCE: Henderson vs. Babalu this Saturday, Dec. 4, at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).

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WINDHOEK, Namibia—Former World Boxing Association lightweight champion Paulus “The Hitman” Moses (26-1, 18 KOs) scored a fifth-round technical knockout on Thursday (Nov. 25) in his hometown of Windhoek, Namibia, defeating Argentine challenger Sergio Omar Priotti (22-8-1, 8 KOs).

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Atlantic City, NJ - Undefeated Polish middleweight Patrick Majewski will make his second appearance at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on December 9, when he faces Eddie Caminero in a scheduled eight round bout.

Former light-heavyweight and cruiserweight champion Tomasz Adamek of Jersey City, NJ will compete in the 12 round heavyweight main event against Vinny Maddalone of Flushing, Queens. The show will be promoted by Main Events, Ziggy Promotions and Star Boxing.

Majewski, age 30, of Atlantic City, NJ by way of Radom, Poland, has a record of 14-0 (9 KO). Despite having just 14 amateur bouts, Majewski has faced and defeated tough competition in the pros, including Jimmy Lubash (13-1), Latif Mundy (8-0) and Joseph Gomez (17-2) in his most recent fight in October.

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Orange, CA (November 29, 2010) - Upon arriving to his hometown of Tijuana, Mexico, previously undefeated Juan Carlos Burgos (25-1, 18 KOs) reflected on his recent defeat in Nagoya, Japan, when he faced legendary Hozumi Hasegawa (29-3, 11 KOs) for the vacant WBC Featherweight title. After 12 brutal non-stop rounds, Burgos lost the fight on all three judges scorecards 117-111 (twice), and 116-111.

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Chuck "The Professor" Mussachio

On Saturday December 4th, Star Boxing returns to Atlantic City with an exciting six bout card at the Grand Ballroom in Bally's. Headlining the card will be Atlantic City's own Shamone "The Truth" Alvarez (21-2, 12KO's) taking on Ghana's Ayi Bruce (17-3, 12KO's) for the vacant IBA Welterweight Championship.
In the co-feature bout of the evening, hot up and coming Philadelphian prospect, Raymond "Tito" Serrano (13-0, 6KO's) looks to close out 2010 by improving to 14-0 when he takes on tough veteran Geoffrey Spruiell, in an eight round welterweight showdown.

Also on the card is Wildwood, New Jersey's popular light heavyweight contender, and reigning WBF US Light Heavyweight Champion, Chuck "The Professor" Mussachio (16-1-2, 5KO's) as he squares off over eight scheduled rounds against Theo Kruger.

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NEW YORK, NY (Nov. 29, 2010) – The 24th annual RING 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony will be held Sunday afternoon (12:30-5:30 PM/ET), December 19 at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.

RING 8 was formed in 1954 by an ex-prizefighter, Jack Grebelsky, and it became the eighth subsidiary of what was then known as the National Veteran Boxers Association -- hence, RING “8” -- and today the organization’s motto remains: Boxers Helping Boxers.

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Queens NY: Lightweight Scotty "Spade Ace" Burrell has been added to the undercard of the Dmitry Salita / Mike Anchonda World Welterweight Title Fight Card December16 at the Roseland Ballroom in NYC. Burrell is the right handed Identical twin brother of Deano "Badnewz" Burrell, the southpaw lightweight who scored a second round knockout over New Yorker John Passentino this past November 12th at the Scheutzen Park Arena in North Bergen NJ. The popular Jamaican American Burrell Twins were born in the USA, raised in Thames Meade, South London and have been training professionally under famed boxing coach Hector Roca at Gleasons Gym on Brooklyn NY since graduating Roehampton University in 2009.

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Super Six World Boxing Classic Semifinals Set With
Andre Ward vs. Arthur Abraham and Carl Froch vs. Glen Johnson

Replay of Saturday's Telecast Tuesday, Nov. 30,
at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHO2

OAKLAND, Calif., (Nov. 27, 2010)-- Andre "S.O.G." Ward out-brawled and out-battled a rough and tumble and otherwise worthy opponent in Sakio "The Scorpion" Bika on Saturday night, winning a unanimous 12-round decision to defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Middleweight championship belt in front of his enthusiastic hometown fans at the Oracle Arena and on SHOWTIME.

Earlier in the day, Ward's Super Six World Boxing Classic opponent was learned as he will next face Arthur Abraham in the Tournament Semifinals. One of the pre-tournament favorites going into the Tournament, Abraham lost a 12-round unanimous decision against Carl Froch in Helsinki, Finland, also on SHOWTIME. Froch will take on Glen Johnson in the other Tournament Semifinal.

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By Les Dowgier

In one of the most highly anticipated fights in Showtime’s Super Six Series, Carl “The Cobra” Froch, 27-1 (20 KOs), dominated a bewildered “King” Arthur Abraham, 31-2 (25 KOs), regaining the WBC Super Middleweight belt (which he lost to Mikkel Kessler in his previous fight) via clear unanimous decision. The final scores were: 119-109, 120-108, 120-108.

The fight began with Froch fighting in a way we’re not totally accustomed to seeing him fight and the way in which he predicted, boxing from the outside and using his height advantage to effectively keep back the shorter Abraham with a nice jab. Unlike Froch, who changed his style successfully, Abraham struggled to change his bad habit of starting fights very slowly. Though Abraham tried to be a little busier in the early going, he was only able to ineffectively lunge at Froch, who smartly kept the fight at a distance.

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NEW YORK (Nov. 24, 2010) – Herschel Walker sustained a deep cut under his left eye that required multiple stitches while training Monday at American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose, Calif., and will not be able to fight on Saturday, Dec. 4, at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

“I feel terrible about this,’’ said Walker, who was cut from a knee strike while training with AKA teammate and two-time United States Olympic wrestling team member Daniel Cormier. “I know things like this happen in all sports, but I had trained very hard and was excited to be returning to the cage again. I hope to fight again as soon as the cut heals.’’

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Totowa, NJ - Middleweight contender "Marvelous" Tarvis Simms of Norwalk, CT and Main Events have agreed on an exclusive multi-fight promotional agreement.

Simms, a former US National Golden Gloves Champion, has an outstanding 25-1-1 professional record with 12 wins by way of knockout. His lone defeat came when he moved up in weight to challenge hometown favorite Allan Green on eight days notice.

"It's always been a dream of mine to sign with Main Events," said Simms, whose pro debut took place on the same card where Arturo Gatti scored a thrilling fifth round stoppage of Gabriel Ruelas. "When I was told there was an opportunity to work with Main Events, I was all for it. It is truly an honor to be a part of their stable."

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WATCH SOME OF THE TOP AMATUER FIGHTERS ON THE EAST COAST COMPETE IN THIS TRADITIONAL EVENT

PHILADELPHIA (November 23, 2010)—On Saturday afternoon, December 4th, some of the best amateur fighters will be on display at the 7th annual Mitchell Allen Boxing Showcase will take place at the Sheppard Recreation Center on 5700 Haverford Avenue in Philadelphia.

This special event will pit the finest boxers from Philadelphia taking on an elite team from New York City.

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By: Ken Hissner at ringside (Nov 21, 2010) Doghouse Boxing

California based Sergio “King” Martinez, 46-2-2 (25), proved Saturday night in Atlantic City he has earned the right to be considered right behind Manny Pacquiao as the second best pound for pound fighter in the world! Martinez crushed the much taller Paul “Punisher” Williams, 39-2 (28), of Augusta, GA, with and overhand left to the jaw at 1:10 of the second round.

It was like slow motion watching Wiliams “deflate” to the canvas. Martinez successfully defended his WBC Middleweight crown over the last man to defeat him in one of the best fights seen a year ago in the same Atlantic City by the narrowest of points. This writer had Williams ahead by 1 point.

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WBC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION SERGIO "MARAVILLA" MARTINEZ DEFENDS AGAINST PAUL "THE PUNISHER" WILLIAMS THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20 AT BOARDWALK HALL
Williams has Slight Edge in Las Vegas; Boxing and Celebrity Predictions Are In...

Atlantic City, NJ (November 18, 2010) - This Saturday, November 20, at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall, reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) middleweight champion Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez will defend his title against Paul "The Punisher" Williams in a rematch of their December 5, 2009 slugfest which had both fighters knocked down in round one and Williams winning by majority decision after twelve back-and-forth rounds.

Las Vegas odds have the fight a virtual pick'em, with Williams as a light favorite at 6:5. It is 3:1 that the fight goes the distance and 5:2 it ends early.

World Champions, former superstar World Champions, and entertainers have provided their insight to their predictions:

Brickcityboxing: "This is a great matchup, the rematch will come down to adjustments. Sergio fought a great fight the first time around. Martinez is fast, smart and a great technician, however Williams is the one who can make more adjustments and make the fight a lot easier for himself. Paul should be the stronger, bigger, younger fighter. He has also showed what he can do in a return bout with Quintana. Sergio is too crafty to get stopped, but Williams gets a unanimous decision this time. Danny Serratelli

Former World Champions

"I am familiar with both fighters and believe it is 50-50 pick em. Both fighters have good hand speed and both have punching power. Williams has height and reach advantage and Sergio has slightly more power. I am looking forward to seeing a great fight. Great event for HBO ." - Sugar Ray Leonard, World Champion in 5 Weight Divisions

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OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN
Friday, November 19, 5:00 PM at
Caesars Atlantic City

The Highly Anticipated World Championship Rematch
Takes Place Saturday at Boardwalk Hall

WHO: Sergio, "Maravilla" Martinez, WBC Middleweight Champion

Quilmes, Argentina/Oxnard, CA, 45-1-2, 24 KOs

Paul "The Punisher' Williams, Three-Time World Champion

Augusta, GA, 39-1, 27 KOs

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11/18 - World Boxing and Fitness Center, Jersey City, NJ
Tomasz "Goral" Adamek
IBF International Heavyweight and NABO Heavyweight Champion,
Golwice, Poland and Jersey City, N.J.
42-1, 27 KO's

IBF International Heavyweight Champion Tomasz Adamek held a media workout to promote his upcoming December 9th title defense at Prudential Center in Newark NJ, against Vinny Maddalone, Queens, NY, 33-6, 24 KO's.

Adamek feels his preparation is right where it should be at this time.

"I've been training hard for 7 weeks with Roger," said Adamek. "I'm ready to fight."

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On Saturday December 4th, Wildwood, New Jersey's, Chuck "The Professor" Mussachio (16-1-2, 5KO's) returns to action in Atlantic City when he takes on Theo Kruger in an eight round light heavyweight contest at the Grand Ballroom in Bally's. The show, promoted by Star Boxing, is headlined by a battle for the vacant IBA Welterweight Championship, between Atlantic City's own, Shamone "The Truth" Alvarez (21-2, 12KO's) and Ghana's Ayi Bruce (17-3, 12KO's).

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Union City, NJ -- On 11 November, Sartonk Designs made its appearance at the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Ceremony. This annual event was held at the beautiful Venetian in Garfield, NJ, and hosted by none other than Hall of Fame President, and 2010 Inductee himself, Henry Hascup.

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Get your tickets now. Limited quantities remain!

(November 17, 2010 – New York, NY) New York’s signature boxing series, Broadway Boxing¸ returns on December 1 to the BB King Blues Club in Times Square for a holiday spectacular that is sure to ring some bells. Returning for his second straight Broadway Boxing main event is unbeaten junior welterweight Gabriel Bracero (12-0, 1 KO) against experienced spoiler Hector Alatore (16-11, 5 KOs). DiBella Entertainment’s Broadway Boxing is presented by AT&T: Think Possible, the Dominican Republic: It Has It All, and Latinoboxing.com: The #1 Latino Boxing Site.

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Vinny Maddalone Media Workout
11/16 Universal Boxing Gym, Ozone Park, NY

Earlier today at the Universal Boxing Gym in Ozone Park, NY, heavyweight contender Vinny Maddalone (33-6, 24KO's) participated in an open media workout in anticipation of his upcoming title fight against Tomasz Adamek (42-1, 27KO's) on Thursday, December 9th at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.

Adamek-Maddalone is headlining the latest edition of the Brick City Boxing Series and is promoted by Main Events and Ziggy Promotions, in association with Star Boxing. At stake will be Adamek's IBF International and WBO NABO Heavyweight Titles.

Maddalone started the workout with some stretching and light shadow boxing before lacing up the gloves and doing ten hard rounds of mitt work, splitting the time with head trainer Nirmal Lorick, and assistant trainers Moises Roman Jr. (owner of Universal Boxing Gym) and Willie Vargas.

Maddalone worked mostly on his speed and combinations with Lorick, worked on cutting the ring off and using his jab with Roman, and finished by working on his inside fighting and bodywork with Vargas.

(Writers note: Lorick used the same tiny mitts that Adamek's trainer Roger Bloodworth was seen using in a video posted on fightnews today, where Bloodworth stated, "Not many heavyweights can use this - maybe one more.")

While Maddalone was shaking out head trainer Nirmal Lorick talked about some of the things he has been working on with Maddalone.

Nirmal Lorick: We aren't trying to completely change Vinny, we are just trying to work on and fine tune some things he needed improvement on. We have spent a lot of time with him on his footwork and making sure he is more balanced when he throws his punches so that he is able to get off combinations. By improving his footwork and footspeed it is going to improve his hand speed. We have been working on getting him up on his toes, because he can't be flat-footed in this fight. We have been working really hard and I am very happy with his progress. We are expecting a very tough fight come December 9th, but we will be ready.

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ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY (NOVEMBER 16, 2010)—TOMORROW NIGHT at G & P Fitness Center, Spartan Fight Promotions will hold the final news conference in conjunction with the championship fight card dubbed: BATTLE II-Battle for the Belt that will take place Friday night at Harrah’s Casino & Resort in Atlantic City.

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NAME: “A Gala Night of Boxing” Pro-Am Boxing Card

DATE: Saturday night, November 20, 2010

WHO: UNBC LATIN MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

MAIN EVENT – 10 ROUNDS

MICHAEL “Chairman of the Board” OLIVEIRA JUNIOR RAMOS

UNBC Latin Middleweight Champion Challenger

Miami, Florida, USA by way of Sao Paulo, Brazil Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic

11-0 (9 KOs) 10-5 (6 KOs)

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By: Steve Kim, MaxBoxing, Special to Doghouse Boxing

Like I did in March, when Manny Pacquiao performed at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas against Joshua Clottey, I made the trek back to the Lone Star State as the “Pac-Man” faced Antonio Margarito this past weekend for the vacant WBC junior middleweight title. As always, it was a lot of fun covering fights from a non-casino setting. I can't lie; I've had enough of the stale and sterile promotions that take place in Las Vegas. To me, there is nothing better than seeing boxing on a big stage in large metropolitan cities. I think it's one of the keys in rebuilding this sport: getting it back to masses and showcasing it to the mainstream.

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Ringside Report
By Ryan Maquiñana at ringside, MaxBoxing (Nov 14, 2010) Special to Doghouse Boxing

ARLINGTON, TX – MIKE JONES MD10 JESUS SOTO KARASS

NABA welterweight title
NABO welterweight title
WBC Continental Americas title

In what I felt was the most appealing matchup of the undercard on paper, Jones, 145.5, and Soto Karass, 147, met as two fighters who once honed their craft in the gyms of Philadelphia and Los Mochis, Mexico, respectively. It came to no surprise that the fight lived up to expectations and the two combatants gave the fans a war. Ultimately, Jones would pull out a razor-thin majority decision for three minor belts that many in the stadium felt could have gone to Soto Karass.

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By Les Dowgier

Last night in Manchester, England it happened yet again, another heavyweight title fight which turned out to be an utter farce as David “The Hayemaker” Haye, 25-1 (23KOs) defended his WBA World Heavyweight Title via third round knockout against fellow Englishman Audley “A Force” Harrison, 27-5 (20 KOs).

Though Haye was clearly favored to defend his title, in the last few weeks prior to the fight, there began whispers that Harrison might give the outspoken champion a bigger challenge than anticipated. Though Harrison has had a disappointing career thus far and wasn’t expected to achieve much in the future, the combination of his massive size (6’5 ½” 250lbs), amateur pedigree (2000 Olympics Super Heavyweight Gold Medalist) and apparent new found determination (he was telling anyone that would listen that it was his destiny to knock out Haye with his left hand) made people believe that maybe he would give Haye a real challenge. However, he posed nothing remotely close to a challenge, unless hardly throwing a punch and constantly covering up would be considered a challenge.

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By: Brad Marchetti

Tonight in the fight of the year for 2010, Manny Pacquiao will go for his eighth world title against treacherous Antonio Margarito at 9 PM ET on PPV. The pound-4-pound king Pacquiao, 51-3-2, 38 KO’s, weighed in at 144.6 Lbs. today while Margarito, 38-6, 27 KO’s, came in at the fights contracted limit of 150 Lbs. On fight night Pacquiao will be at roughly a 20 Lb. weight disadvantage but that is only a small reason why I believe Margarito will upset the supposedly invincible Pac-Man as a +300 underdog.

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Paterson’s Ossie “Ghanaian Gladiator” Duran has shared the squared circle with a number of top fighters, but last night's victory over Matt Vanda will likely be one of the most memorable moments of his career when it is all said and done.

Duran was rewarded with something that many fighters who like him, spend much of their career in their opponents’ backyard, never will; a hometown showcase.

“I used to go people’s backyards, beat them and (get robbed),” Duran said in regards to many of his losses. “It is nice to have people supporting (me).”

Duran made the most of his hometown bout, dominating rugged veteran Matt Vanda in the main event of the Gulf Stream Group’s “Rumble at the Park” from North Bergen’s Schuetzen Park.

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By Les Dowgier

As every boxing fan is already well aware, Antonio Margarito, 38-6 (27 KOs), is set to square off against the biggest name in the sport, Manny Pacquiao, 51-3 (38 KOs) tomorrow night in the new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Though this will be Margarito’s first fight in the United States since his suspension, it is his second fight overall (his first being a 10 round unanimous decision over Roberto Garcia in Aguascalientes, Mexico this past May).

When I heard about Margarito’s return I couldn’t help but wonder, is this too soon? Was he really punished sufficiently? Personally, I couldn’t help feeling that after committing one of the cardinal sins of boxing the Tijuana Tornado needed to be punished severely. Let’s remember that the most famous incident of loaded gloves, that of Luis Resto, resulted in a 15 year ban for Resto as well as a 3 year prison sentence for assault and criminal possession of a weapon. Granted, at the time of the suspension and conviction it was only believed that Resto was using gloves with pulled out padding and not “plaster of Paris” (which Resto admitted to using in 2007), but I believe that this is just splitting hairs and the same principle applies.

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KEA Boxing’s welterweight sensation, Juan “The Beast” Rodriguez (4-0, 2KO’s) is ready to put his undefeated record on the line Friday night at Schuetzen Park in North Bergen, New Jersey. The hard hitting prospect from Union City, New Jersey will look to show the fans in North Bergen the explosive nature of “The Beast” when he tangles with Salim Al Quaadir (1-2) in what is scheduled to be the last four rounder of his career.

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By: John Wall

On Friday, November 12, Schuetzen Park in North Bergen will host an evening of professional boxing featuring local favorites Jerson Ravelo of Newark, Carlos Vinan also of Newark, Juan Zegarra of North Bergen and in the main event Matt “The Predator” Vanda (43-11 23KOs) of St Paul, Minnesota takes on Ossie “The Ghanaian Gladiator” Duran (28-8-2 9KOs) of Paterson, NJ in a clash of junior middleweights.

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* * PRESS CONFERENCE ALERT * *

“RUMBLE IN THE PARK” OSSIE DURAN VS. MATT VANDA AT SCHUETZEN PARK IN NORTH BERGEN, NEW JERSEY ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 12th

- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC -

WHO: “The Ghanian Gladiator” Ossie Duran, Matt “The Predator” Vanda, Jerson Ravelo, Carlos Vinan, Juan Rodriguez, Scotty Burell, Deano Burell

WHEN: Wednesday November 10, at 2 p.m. ET

WHERE: 3 East Bar & Grill 217 Route 3 East, Secaucus, New Jersey
http://www.3eastbarandgrill.com/ (201) 210-2094

WHAT: Press Conference introducing the featured fighters of the evening to the press and public.

On Friday night November 12th, Paterson New Jersey’s “Ghanian Gladiator” Ossie Duran, 24-8-2, 9 KO’s will take on Matt “The Predator” Vanda, 43-11, 23 KO’s who fights out of Saint Paul, Minnesota. This 10- round junior middleweight bout will set the tone for a card featuring fighters who take great pride in the fact that they do not turn down fights and they come to fight 100% every time out. “Rumble in the Park” will take place at Schuetzen Park in North Bergen, New Jersey.

The night of boxing will feature Newark, New Jersey’s Jr. middleweight prospect and 2000 Olympian Jerson “Superjerz” Ravelo (20-5, 12 KOs), “The Brick City Spoiler”, world ranked lightweight Carlos Vinan (10-8-4, 2 KO’s). Exciting, well known prospects both making their pro debut Deano “Bad Newz” Burrell and Scotty “Spade Ace” Burrell, local favorite KEA Boxing’s, Juan Rodriguez (4-0, 2 KO’s), plus three other bouts. The girls of www.Roundcardmodels.com will also be featured.

Tickets for “Rumble in the Park” are priced at $100 and $45 and can be purchased by calling 201-774-1646. Doors open 6:30 pm, first bout 7:30 pm.
Gulf Stream Promotions, Vincent M. Ponte and sons are promoting this night of boxing and have worked hard with legendary matchmaker Don Elbaum to assure an exciting show. More information can be found on www.Brickcityboxing.com . For press credentials contact thefightlawyer@gmail.com .

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According to a reputable source, the opponents for Friday night's card at Schuetzen Park have been set.

In the co-feature to the match up between Pateson's Ossie Duran and fringe contender Matt Vanda, 2000 Olympian Jerson "Super Jerz" Ravelo of Newark will look to get back on track following a third round knockout loss on ESPN in June.

Ravelo, who has fought top notch opponents in Andre Ward, Allan Green and David Lopez, takes on hard hitting Puerto Ricans Anibal Acevedo. Ravelo, 20-5 (12 KO's), and Acevedo, 13-7-1 (11 KO's), will duke it out over six at super middlweight.

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Manfredo-Berrio headlines CES show at Twin River Event Center

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Nov. 8, 2010) – Undefeated Polish heavyweight prospect Mariusz “Polski Olbrzym” Wach has been added to Friday night’s “Homecoming King” pro boxing card at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, R.I.

IBO Middleweight Champion “The Pride of Providence” Peter Manfredo Jr. (35-6, 19 KOs), rated No. 11 by the IBF, headlines “Homecoming King” in a 10-round, non-title fight against Colombian power-puncher Jhon Berrio (15-7, 11 KOs).

“Homecoming King” is presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc (CES) in association with DiBella Entertainment and Twin River.

The 6-foot-7, 260-pound Wach (22-0, 10 KOs), fighting out of Poland, was supposed to fight on last Saturday night’s show in New Jersey, but his opponent pulled out. The TWBA heavyweight champion Wach will be fighting veteran Galen “Bad Boy” Brown (33-14-1, 20 KOs) in a 6-round bout.

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Scott Carson Rips Into ‘Keyboard Warriors’ And Vows ‘To Shut Them Up’

NEW YORK (Nov. 8, 2010) – STRIKEFORCE formally announced that legendary football superstar and unbeaten MMA fighter, Herschel Walker (1-0), of Wrightsville, Ga., will be opposed by Scott Carson (4-1), of Lake Forest, Calif., in a featured heavyweight matchup on Saturday, Dec. 4, at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).

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Allan Green advisor Greg Leon has formally notified the Nevada State Athletic Commission of Team Green's intent to file an appeal of referee Robert Byrd’s decision to call a halt to his bout this past Saturday evening against Glen Johnson at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Johnson was awarded a knockout victory at the close of the eighth round. Green went to the canvas after being on the receiving end of what he and his team feel were rabbit punches. Although Green beat the count, Byrd stopped the bout and Johnson was declared the winner.

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With a berth in the semifinals of the SHOWTIME Super Six World Boxing Classic already secured, Andre "S.O.G." Ward will return home to the Oracle Arena where he defends his World Boxing Association(WBA) super middleweight championship a second time against tough world contender Sakio "The Scorpion" Bika (28-4-2, 19 KOs) of Sydney, Australia, via Douala, Cameroon, on Saturday, Nov. 27, live on SHOWTIME.

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UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Nov. 8, 2010) – NABO & NABF Featherweight Champion Matt “ Sharp Shooter” Remillard and 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Alternate, Danny O’Connor, lead a host of talented New Englanders into the ring Nov. 20 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

The top-to-bottom loaded card, present by Mike Acri Boxing Promotions, in association with Mohegan Sun, is headlined by junior welterweight Paul “The Pittsburgh Kid” Spadafora (44-0-1, 18 KOs), the former IBF Lightweight Champion fighting in New England for the first time, against Argentina-invader Diego Jesus “El Camicero” Ponce (19-5-3, 3 KOs) in the 10-round main event.

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DiBella Entertainment celebrates big weekend victories as Glen Johnson, Edwin Rodriguez, and Marcus Johnson all come up winners on national television

(November 8, 2010 – New York, NY) From young to, well, not as young, DiBella Entertainment (“DBE”) is reveling in a big weekend of victories from some of its top talent. It all started on Friday night when two of the best prospects in all of boxing, super middleweights Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez and Marcus “Too Much” Johnson scored impressive knockout wins on SHOWTIME’s ShoBox: The New Generation series from the Scheels Arena in Fargo, ND. On Saturday, as part of Showtime Championship Boxing, 41 year old Glen “The Road Warrior” Johnson, who is co-promoted by DBE and Warriors Boxing, knocked out Allan Green at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas to advance to the semi-finals of Super Six World Boxing Classic.

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1. Our Halloween show last weekend was a huge success. We had twelve exciting bouts consisting of Juniors, Seniors, Masters and both male and female. Many people including the entire Gleason's staff were in costume. The icing on the cake was the appearance of three great World Champions: Iran Barkley, Mark Breland and Mike Tyson.

2. The Metropolitan Championships at Gleason's Gym this Friday Night November 12, 2010, at 8:00 PM. Both quarterfinal and semifinal bouts will be contested. The Gym will close at 6:00 PM Friday night for working out. The weigh-in begins at 6:00 PM for the boxers.

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FORMER CONTENDER STAR SCORES DRAMATIC 10th ROUND KO OVER JOE WYATT TO CAPTURE NABA TITLE AT THE PATRIOT CENTER

FAIRFAX, VA -- Displaying his trademark heart, guts and determination, Jimmy Lange scored a dramatic 10th round knockout of Joe Wyatt with 22 seconds remaining in the final round to capture the North American Boxing Association’s U.S. 154-pound title Saturday night at the Patriot Center.

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Brandon Rios
VS
Omri Lowther:
10 Things to Know About the Under-card Fight

by: Ricky Ray Taylor

:TELEVISION FIGHT SCHEDULE:
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Monday 8 November 2010, ESPN2
Corrosion Hangar, Camp Lejuene, North Carolina,
United States

Heriberto Ruiz 44(26)-9(3)-2
vs
Rico Ramos 17(9)-0(0)-0
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Tony Hirsch 12(6)-3(1)-1
vs
Shawn Estrada 9(9)-0(0)-0
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ROCCO’s MMA the premier MMA training and fitness center has incorporated Fighting City Boxing into their ranks!!!
215-69-FIGHT

NE PHILADELPHIA PA., NOV 8TH, 2010 – Fighting City Boxing has officially announced that they will be moving to 1810 Bustleton Ave inside ROCCO’s MMA. Rocco Mixed Martial Arts Academy is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s premiere MMA training facility with FULL Octagon, FULL Boxing Ring, 2000 sq ft of mats, free weights, and cardio machines! From professional and amateur fighters to kids and women students, Rocco MMA offers the best trainers in a safe and friendly environment. Offering MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Submission Grappling, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and pro and amateur boxing training from Fighting City Boxing . Free parking and conveniently located at Grant and Bustleton in Northeast Philly.

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10 Round Middleweight Fight & Full Undercard Available Worldwide
Live on NESportsTV.com 7PM ET / 4PM PT in USA - 6PM Columbian Time
www.NESportsTV.com PPV $9.99

Lincoln, RI – NESportsTV.com is proud to broadcast the return of fan favorite Peter Manfredo Jr. to his home state of Rhode Island for the first time in two years as he takes on hard hitting Columbian Jhon Berrio live from the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, RI.

Manfredo is currently riding a four fight winning streak including highlight reel knockouts of hardnosed veterans Walid Smitchet and Angel Hernandez. He also has a near shutout unanimous decision over Minnesota tough guy Matt Vanda since dropping down in weight from the super middleweight to middleweight division.

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By: KEITH IDEC
The Record
STAFF WRITER

DAVID BERGELAND/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

NEWARK — To understand what makes Henry Hascup proud to be around the boxers who competed Saturday night at Prudential Center, you’d have to know how his hard childhood helps him relate to fighters from similar backgrounds.

Hascup, a Paterson native and longtime Lodi resident, spent the first nine years of his life as Bruce James McKnight, a foster child unaware that the state of New Jersey took him from his birth parents when he was 1. He decided to rejoin Ed and Mabel Hascup when he was 10.

"When I went back to my real parents, they lived in a cold-water flat on Marshall Street [in Paterson], right in back of the [Passaic County] jail house," Hascup said. "Then I knew what being poor was about. There wasn’t even a bathtub in the thing. If someone dropped an apple on the ground, I would pick it up and suck on it. It was pretty traumatic."

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By: Dylon Silversey
http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/

A crowd of 4,172 was in attendance as Main Event and Golden Boy Promotions hosted HBO's Boxing After Dark series from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The main event featured Zab "Super" Judah squaring off with Argentinian knockout artist Lucas Matthysse. The exciting card featured some excellent match-ups, featuring some of New Jersey best prospects like Mike Perez, Angel Concepcion, and Tyrone Luckey. Also on the card would be quickly rising prospects Sadam "World Kid" Ali and Adrien "The Problem" Broner.

Zab Judah set off on his next challenge on his way back to reclaim former glory as he stepped into the ring with Lucas Matthysse. The first round got off to a bit of a slow start, both fighters throwing punches, but struggling to land anything clean. More of the same in the second, with it becoming apparent that the crowd here at the Prudential Center does not appreciate the lack of action. Through four rounds it was apparent that neither fighter is afraid to throw punches, yet they seem awfully shy about getting close enough to actually make contact, of course most likely in fear that a counter punch is waiting for them.

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Newark, NJ (November 7, 2010) – Unbeaten lightweight phenom and Newark’s very own Michael Angelo “The Artist” Perez, 10-0 (5 KO’s), needed just 62 seconds to destroy veteran Hevinson Herrera yesterday evening at the Prudential Center.

The 2008 National Golden Gloves champion caught Herrera’s attention with the very first punch he landed and it was all downhill for the experienced Colombian from there. Perez hurt Herrera with a left hook before decking him shortly thereafter with a combination, sending his adoring fans into a frenzy. Herrera made it back to his feet but was in no condition to continue, which forced Referee Randy Neumann to save him from taking further punishment.

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Judah - Matthysse Weigh In
JUDAH vs. MATTHYSSE

GUERRERO vs. ESCOBEDO

Saturday, November, 6, 2010

Prudential Center, Newark, NJ

HBO Boxing After Dark
MAIN EVENT - NABO JR. WELTERWEIGHT TITLE/IBF Eliminator - 12 ROUNDS

Zab JUDAH vs. Lucas MATTHYSSE

Brooklyn,NY Trelew, ARG

39-6 (27 KO's) 27-0 (25 KO's)

WTS: 139 TKS: Blue/Silver WT: 140 TKS: Silver/Black

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By: Chris Robinson
Las Vegas Boxing Examiner

Manny Pacquiao and Freddie Roach
Photo: Chris Robinson/Chris Farina-Top Rank

The camps of both Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito have been covered in depth heading into their November 13th bout at Cowboys Stadium. By this point in time all of the hard work during training is in the rearview and the teams will make their way from Southern California to Dallas, Texas in just a few days time.

While there seemed to be some obvious harsh feelings coming from both camps last month, the tone during yesterday’s conference call was much more subdued as everyone realizes the need for any amount of trash talk is obsolete by this point. Pacquiao, his trainer Freddie Roach, promoter Bob Arum, Margarito and his trainer Robert Garcia all seem to be simply relishing the opportunity that awaits next weekend in one of the year’s biggest fights.

The two men are at different points in their careers. Pacquiao's last two years in the sport have been the stuff of legends as he has risen in weight and tore through a formidable list of opposition but there has been whispers that his time in the sport could be coming to a close if he can't secure a fight with Las Vegas based Floyd Mayweather Jr. next year. Margarito saw his career stumble after he was discovered to have elements of plaster of paris in his hand wraps prior to his January 2009 loss to Shane Mosley as was subsequently suspended by the California State Athletic Commission. He has been attempting to pick up the pieces ever since and seems to be riding a wave of confidence with Garcia in his corner.

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Watch all the drama of the Zab Judah-Lucas Matthysse weigh in today, live, on Zab's Ustream channel:

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/superjudah

Jimmy Lange Boxing
Saturday, Nov. 6 - Patriot Center
Official Weights

10 Rounds – Jimmy Lange (154 lbs.) vs. Joe Wyatt (151 lbs.)
10 Rounds - William Joppy (169 lbs.) vs. Cory Cummings (167 lbs.)
6 Rounds - Todd Wilson (141 lbs.) vs. Corey Goodwin (141 lbs.)
6 Rounds - Perry Ballard (153 lbs.) vs. Booker Mullins (151 lbs.)
6 Rounds - Jonathan Reid (162 lbs.) vs. Mike McFail (165 lbs.)
6 Rounds - Zain Shah (159 lbs.) vs. Omar Sims (163 lbs.)
4 Rounds - Brandon Quarles (155 lbs.) vs. Lawrence Jones (155 lbs.)

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As reported yesterday professional female boxers Marianne ‘Golden Girl’ Marston and Angel ‘The Artist’ McKenzie, along with dozens of WinkBall.com citizen reporters, descended on Carnaby Street in the heart of London on a mission to raise awareness that Women’s Boxing will be included in the Olympics for the first time in 2012.

During the two hour flash raid on fashionable Soho Marianne and Angel demonstrated their boxing skills as the WinkBall.com citizen reporters undertook video interviews with the gathering crowd and passers by.

In all there were 385 video interviews, the overwhelming majority firmly in favour of Women’s Boxing and it’s inclusion as an Olympic sport.

Many of those interviewed echoed the total support of Leyla who firmly stated, “I think it’s a good thing that women are boxing in the Olympics. I think it’s fair that women have the right to participate in the same sports as men”

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Don King Showcases Boxers at ‘Art in the Park’ Tonight at Ponce Circle Park in Coral Gables

MIAMI—Legendary promoter Don King has accepted the invitation of the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana to showcase three fighters at their Art in the Park event being held from 7 p.m. to midnight tonight in Ponce Circle Park at 2800 Ponce De Leon Blvd. in Coral Gables. A special ring is being set up at the event for the boxers to display their skills.

The three fighters King is bringing to Art in the Park tonight will be appearing at his world championship boxing card being staged at AmericanAirlines Arena on Friday, Dec. 17.

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IN SUPPORT OF BOXING EXCITEMENT
Boxing Enthusiasts Will Enjoy an Action Packed Month with a Full Bout Schedule

NEW YORK (Nov. 5, 2010) – Tecate, cerveza con carácter, is turning up the dial this November with “Tecate Knockout Month,” in support of the upcoming vigorous boxing schedule featuring headlining marquee fighters, championship bouts and the best from up-and-coming stars. Boxing fanatics can expect continuous televised fight coverage every Friday and Saturday throughout the month with eight major events and countless rounds presenting knockdown, knockout action.

“The action packed excitement isn’t limited to just televised fights, enthusiasts can enjoy boxing in a whole new way through Tecate’s interactive grassroots campaign that puts them closer to the ring than ever before,” said Felix Palau, vice president of marketing for Tecate. “All across the country and in fight markets, adults 21 and older will be rewarded with premium offers like mail-in rebates, ticket upgrades, boxing themed giveaways and promotional events at local retail sites.”

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At most of Zab Judah fights you are bound to see a star-studded boxing crowd, and Saturday's phenomenal night of boxing is no exception.

Iron Mike Tyson plans to be among the thousands of fans in attendance at Newark's Prudential Center Arena this coming Saturday night, Nov. 6th, to support his close friend and fellow Brooklynite Zab "Super" Judah. Undefeated Argentine knock-out artist Lucas Matthysse will put his perfect 27-0, 25 KO record on the line when he faces Judah in the main event of a show that also will feature ten big undercard bouts.

"I watched Zab in the Gym a few days ago and he looked spectacular--better than I ever seen him before," said the former Baddest Man on the Planet, "I will be at The Prudential Center sitting front and center to support my friend Zab."

Judah is also going to get some in-person support from another New York icon, Dwight "Doc" Gooden, the former NY Mets and NY Yankees pitching great. "I am so excited that Zab is back. I look forward to an entertaining night of boxing on Nov. 6 at Prudential Center."

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November 12, GULF STREAM PROMOTIONS, will feature Ossie Duran vs. Matt Vanda in the main event at Schuetzen Park in North Bergen! KEA Boxing's very own Juan Rodriguez Jr WILL BE ON THIS CARD! Get your tickets now! This will be a sold out event! Also don't forget about the Official After Fight Party at 3 East Bar n Grill!

MIAMI (Oct. 28, 2010) – Unbeaten, UNBC Middleweight Champion Michael “Chairman of the Board” Oliveira returns to his roots November 20, headlining “A Gala Night of Boxing” pro-am event, at Espaco das Americas in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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Quotes From Judah - Matthysse Press Conference

ROBERT GUERRERO, Former Two-Division World Champion:

"I want to thank God for the opportunity because with everything that I've been through with my family, I would never be here without God. The training and hard work is done. Now it's time to fight. Vicente and I have known each other since the amateurs and now we are fighting in the pros and I'm excited to get in there and handle my business."

VICENTE ESCOBEDO, 2004 U.S. Olympian & Top Contender:

"Everything is done. My preparation is done. This is the best camp I've ever had and I'm in the best shape of my life. I'm excited to fight for the first time on the East Coast. I came here for one thing and that is to win and show that there is a new sheriff in town."

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Manager Nelson Fernandez informed GSFS that unbeaten Junior Welterweight Juan "JZ" Zegarra of North Bergen by way of Peru will face Providence RI's Josh Beeman Saturday, November 12 at Schuetzen Park.

With a record of 5-0 with 5 knockouts, the entertaining Zegarra will be fighting in the US for the first time in almost a year. His most recent bout took place in June, where he scored a second round knockout over Julio Borges. Zegarra was scheduled to fight a few weeks back in West New York, but his opponent pulled out at the last minute.

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By: Jim Amato

Emile Griffith and Mike Nixon who was Jerry Quarry`s brother-in-law.

If a fighter had " future champ " stamped on his forehead, Mike Nixon did. He was a smooth boxer with a good punch. He had solid skills and a lot of heart. He was a real crowd pleaser. For all the attributes Mike had he lacked one thing...The ability to take a good punch. He was stopped six times in his thirty seven bout career. In fact he stopped in three rounds by Larry Davis in his pro debut in 1970. Mike was a raw eighteen year old kid at the time and he showed the grit and determination to come back and win thirteen in a row. In 1971 he was halted in nine by George Davis. In 1972 he was kayoed twice by Art Davis. Mike learned to stay away from guys with the last name of Davis.

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Former three-time world champion, Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero touched down in Newark, New Jersey tonight as he gets ready to face Vicente Escobedo this Saturday, November 6th at the Prudential Center.

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Judah Takes Time to Visit MLK School in Newark

Former Undisputed Welterweight and Junior Welterweight Champion Zab "Super" Judah got up close and personal with students at Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School in Newark, Monday, November 1st, as part of a Main Events/Sovereign Enterprises School-Community Partnership program. Judah and three other professional fighters are slated to appear at Prudential Center on next Saturday's all-star HBO boxing card.

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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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Esteemed boxing manager and trainer Johnny Eames is making an appeal for support, from the public and the boxing community, for a charity run at Central Park, Dagenham, this coming Sunday, the 7th November, in aid of five year old cancer sufferer Mitchell Huth.

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source: Abac Cordero | philstar.com

Since Mayweather wants no part of Manny in the ring, Pacquiao will be fighting at a heavier weight again in his quest to keep the fans happy.

This should be the last time Manny Pacquiao will fight at a catchweight. The next time the Filipino boxing icon fights, and that’s if there’s a next one, it will be as a welterweight, at 147 lb, where he’s the reigning WBO champion.

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NEW YORK (Nov. 1, 2010) – Two fights have been added to an exciting STRIKEFORCE Challengers event Friday, Nov. 19, at Jackson Convention Complex in Jackson, Miss., live on SHOWTIME® at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).

STRIKEFORCE formally announced today that power-punching Jan “Cuddles’’ Finney (8-8) of Springfield, Ohio, will be opposed by unbeaten Liz “Girl-Rilla’’ Carmouche (4-0) of San Diego, Calif., in a key women’s match at 135 pounds (welterweight) and Caros “The Future” Fodor (6-2) of Seattle, Wash., will throw down with Derek “The Pretzel’’ Getzel (2-1) of Andover, Minn., at lightweight (155 pounds).

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NEW YORK (Nov. 1, 2010) – Unbeaten Ryan Couture (1-0) has been forced to withdraw from the STRIKEFORCE Challengers event Friday, Nov. 19, at Jackson Convention Complex in Jackson, Miss., due to a staph infection, STRIKEFORCE announced today.

The son of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) legend, Randy Couture, is expected to be sidelined for three to four weeks.

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North Bergen, NJ - The final press conference for the Zab Judah - Lucas Matthysse WBO NABO light welterweight title fight will be streamed online live at www.globalboxing.com . The event will take place on Wednesday, November 3 at 1:00 PM EST at Global Boxing Gym, located at 5601-5711 Tonnelle Avenue in North Bergen, NJ.

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This past Saturday night, undefeated Featherweight Jorge “King” Diaz and former world title challenger Emanuel Lucero waged a ten round war at Ballys in Atlantic City before Diaz was awarded a unanimous decision in a bout that will be on the short list for Fight of the Year.

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Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Saturday 30, October 2010

featherweight: Jorge Diaz 14(9)-0(0)-0 W Emmanuel Lucero 24(14)-5(4)-1 UD 10 10

light welterweight: Jeremy Bryan 14(7)-1(1)-0 L Ronald Cruz 9(6)-0(0)-0 TKO 6 8
time: 0:59

light middleweight: Glen Tapia 7(5)-0(0)-0 W Quinton Whitaker 7(5)-7(5)-0 UD 6 6

light welterweight: Christian Martinez 4(4)-0(0)-0 L Jose Peralta Alejo 3(2)-1(0)-0 UD 6 6

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Zab Judah was surprised by his family, team members and Main Events staff with a dinner to celebrate his 33rd birthday. On weight for two weeks, Zab was content after blowing out his candles, to watch everyone eat his cake. Super Judah Promotions VP, Bill Halkias, said training had gone exceptionally well that day, "As a matter of fact we were a little late for the party because Zab felt so strong he wanted to run an extra mile!"

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Zab "Super" Judah landed at Newark Airport today to begin his final preparations to fight Argentine knock-out artist Lucas Matthysse at Newark's Prudential Center on Saturday, November 6th.

The voluble Judah plans to train in Teaneck at Body Shapers Gym and looks forward to being joined by fellow Brooklynite and Former World Champion Iron Mike Tyson, who will accompany him into the ring during the HBO "Boxing After Dark" broadcast.

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Atlantic City - Both Jorge Diaz and Emmanuel Lucero weighed in at exactly 126 pounds for their scheduled ten round featherweight bout at Bally's in Atlantic City on Saturday night. Diaz (14-0, 9 KO) of New Brunswick, NJ is taking his biggest step-up in competition against Lucero (24-5-1, 14 KO) of Mexico City, Mexico. The card will be promoted by Pound for Pound Promotions.

Jeremy Bryan (14-1, 7 KO) of Paterson, NJ weighed 143 while Ronald Cruz (9-0, 6 KO) of Bethlehem, PA weighed 144 for their eight round fight. Bryan is a former two-time National Golden Gloves champion.

Glen Tapia (7-0, 5 KO) of Passaic, NJ weighed 153 pounds, which was the same as his opponent Quinton Whitaker (7-7, 5 KO) from San Antonio, TX. Tapiais fresh off his tour of duty as boxing great Manny Pacquiao's chief sparring partner in the Philippines. The fight is scheduled for six rounds.

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Former Heavyweight Title Challenger, Kevin "Kingpin" Johnson (23-1-1, 10KO's) returned with a vegenance earlier tonight, knocking out veteran, Charles Davis in the 4th round, in the main event bout of the evening at the Blake Hotel in Charlotte, NC.

Johnson, who was returning from his first career loss, a twelve round decision against WBC Heavyweight Champion, Vitali Klitscho, brutalized Davis, dropping him in the third before finishing him in devastating fashion in the fourth.

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Newark, NJ (October 30, 2010) - Unbeaten lightweight prospect and 2008 National Golden Gloves Champion Michael Angelo “The Artist” Perez, 9-0 (4 KO’s), will be featured on News 12’s “Jersey Sports Final” tomorrow evening at 10:30 PM.

The Newark native, who faces tough Hevinson Herrera November 6 in his hometown at the Prudential Center, will discuss his upbringing in one of America’s roughest cities, how he got started in boxing and where he believes the sport will take him.

Replays will air at 11:30 pm Sunday and 12:30 am on Monday. Cablevision subscribers can tune into channel 12 and Comcast customers can see Perez’ story on channel 62.

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It will be a lollapalooza of a show when Zab "Super" Judah takes on heavy handed Argentine knock out artist Lucas Matthysse on Saturday, November 6th when the "Brick City Boxing Series" returns to Newark's Prudential Center. A total of ten supporting undercard fights are scheduled by promoters Main Events, Super Judah Promotions and Golden Boy. Fans who want to catch all of the action will want to arrive early, as the first bout is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.

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Never one to waste an opportunity to make a big impression, Zab Judah has enlisted the support of the United States Armed Forces as he prepares to take on Argentine Knock out artist Lucas Matthysse on Saturday, November 6th at Newark's Prudential Center.

Part of HBO's acclaimed "Boxing After Dark" series, the Judah-Matthysse match-up will mark Judah's second appearance at the Newark landmark as he works his way back to the top of the junior middleweight division. Designated as an NABO Junior Welterweight title bout, the 12-round clash also will determine the number 2 position in the IBF ratings, where the title once held by St. Louis' Devon Alexander now stands vacant.

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PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 27, 2010)—USBA Jr. Middleweight champion, Derek “Pooh” Ennis feels it’s his time as he has earned his way for a shot at newly crowned IBF champion Cornelius “K9” Bundrage.

Ennis of Philadelphia has a record of 22-2-1 with thirteen knockouts is riding a ten fight winning streak which includes his USBA title winning effort over Eromosele Albert and thrilling title defense over Gabriel Rosado and has his sights set on Bundrage.

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MIAMI—Don King was welcomed by Miami Mayor Thomas Regalado at a press conference held at Miami’s AmericanAirlines Arena today where King formally announced a WBC heavyweight final elimination bout—with the winner earning the right to face Vitali Klitschko—between 2004 Olympic gold medalist and now undefeated Odlanier “La Sombra” Solis (16-0, 12 KOs) and WBC No. 1-ranked Ray “The Rainman” Austin (28-4-4, 18 KOs).

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Special guests include WBC Carribean Welterweight Champion, Alex "The Brick City Bullet" Perez.
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LOS ANGELES (October 26, 2010) - The November 6 NABO junior welterweight championship and IBF #2 position elimination bout between former World Champion Zab Judah (39-6, 27 KO's) and Lucas Matthysse (27-0, 25 KO's) at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey is less than two weeks away, and Matthysse's countryman and former Welterweight World Champion Carlos "Tata" Baldomir, who defeated Judah by unanimous decision in January 2006, has been giving his fellow Argentine advice on how to beat the Brooklyn native and thinks Matthysse will win the fight..

"Lucas is stronger than me and has the power to hurt Zab at any point during the fight," said Baldomir. "I think he will eventually knock him out if he takes control of fight from the first round. He has the power and heart to be victorious on November 6."

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By: Jim Amato

When you think of Mexican fighters it is usually a tough little hombre like a Ruben Olivares, Vincente Saldivar or Julio Cesar Chavez. More often then not the better battles from Mexico scaled under 160lbs. In an exception to the rule during the mid 60’s to the early 70’s this country produced a pretty fair heavyweight. He fought two world champions and nine others that vied for the heavyweight crown. His name was Manuel Ramos. Although he lost almost as many as he won, the names on his resume are quite impressive.

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Returns to The Brick City on November 6th
By: Ken Hissner
Doghouse Boxing

Michael “The Artist Michael Angelo” Perez had three favorite fighters when he started his boxing career in the Newark, NJ, area. One’s in Puerto Rico (Tito Trinidad), and another is out there somewhere in his own little world named Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker. So he ended up with the one he seemed to match up with better than the other two in Oscar “Golden Boy” De la Hoya in CA, his third professional fight.

Michael Angelo "The Artist" Perez", Danny Serratelli, and Alex "The Brick City Bullet" Perez...2 undefeated future champions

Perez had a distinguished amateur career posting a 112-10 record. In 2007 at the National Golden Gloves he won his first fight over James Henley, of Omaha, NEB. He then drew the eventual winner in Sadam Ali and lost 3-2. Ali would also represent the USA at the 2008 Olympics. Perez entered the 2008 Golden Gloves at 132. He stopped Devonte Allen, of Knoxville, TN, in three rounds. He then went on to decision Derrick Murray, St. Louis, MO, Andre Lopez, Syracuse, NY, Fidel Maldonado, CO/NM and in the finals defeat Duran Caferro, Rocky Mt. “Caferro was one of my toughest fights in the Olympics,” said Perez. Perez also won the National Silver Gloves that year.

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Fight Details:

Main Events CEO, Kathy Duva, received notification today from Lindsey E. Tucker, Jr., Championship Chairman IBF/USBA, that the IBF has granted formal sanction approval for the Judah - Matthysse fight. The fight will take place on November 6, 2010 at the Prudential Center in Newark. Mr. Tucker stated the IBF Jr. Welterweight title is vacant and the winner of this eliminator for #2 will fight #1, Kaizer Mabuza, for the vacant IBF Jr. Welterweight Championship.

Judah vs. Matthysse, a twelve round NABO junior welterweight championship bout, is part of an exciting night of boxing at Newark's Prudential Center on Saturday, November 6. The show is presented by Main Events, Super Judah Promotions, and Golden Boy Promotions. Doors open at 6:00pm, first bout to follow immediately. The HBO Boxing After Dark telecast begins at 11:15pm ET / PT.

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Paterson’s Ossie Duran has every reason to believe he is one of the hungriest fighters in the sport. Dubbed as “The Ghanaian Gladiator”, Duran’s spent much of his career fighting in his opponents’ backyards and has yielded mixed results. At 24-8-2 (9 KO’s), he’s dropped close decisions against favored and well regarded fighters in James Kirkland, David Lopez and Fernando Guerrero. He also holds victories over former contenders Jaime Moore and Jonathan Reid.

On November 12, he will enter the squared circle against fellow tough luck contender Matt Vanda at North Bergen’s Schuetzen Park in a role he’s far from accustomed to; as a hometown favorite. GSFS exclusively spoke with Duran about his journey as a fighter and future outlook.

GSFS: This will be one of the first fights for you in quite some time where you won’t have to fight in your opponent’s hometown. How does that feel?

OD: It feels good! I am training hard to put on a good show for my fans in New Jersey.

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On Thursday evening, November 11, 2010, the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame will hold it’s 41st Annual Dinner and Induction Ceremonies at the Beautiful Venetian, located at 546 River Drive, Garfield, N.J. starting at 7:00 P.M. Tickets are priced at ONLY $80.00 per person. 12 of Boxing’s finest will be inducted into the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame and they are as follows:

Henry Hascup, Jose Rosario, Virgil Hill, Reggie Jones, Luis Rivera, Dr. Domenic Coletta, Rusty Rosenberger, Gary Shaw and Art Tucker. Posthumously we will be inducting Freddie Brown, Willie Gilzenberg and Oscar Suarez.

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Polish boxing fans have become accustomed to watching fellow countrymen battle it out at Prudential Center in Newark NJ. On the November 6th, Zab "Super" Judah vs. Lucas Matthysse card, the enthusiastic Poles will once again have something to cheer about. Undefeated heavyweight Mariusz Wach, 22-0, 10 KO's, of Krakow Poland, will take on Augusta, Georgia's, Kevin Burnett, 13-4-1, 8 KO's, in an 8 round bout sure to please all boxing fans.

Mariusz Wach was born on December 14, 1979. "Polish Giant" - as the fans call him - was born and raised in Krakow, Poland. He fell in love with boxing in 1990 and that's when his amateur career began. Wach took part in 90 amateur fights and represented his country in numerous international tournaments.

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Fan favorite Bobby Rooney (right) with friends and fans

Bayonne, NJ (October 26, 2010) - Calling Bobby Rooney Jr.'s cell phone rarely elicits an answer from the Bayonne, NJ resident. Instead, the likelihood is that you'll hear a more familiar voice than the local son done right. Beetlejuice, the pint-sized cult figure of "The Howard Stern Show" fame, often picks up the phone and directs calls.

"He's my special adviser," Rooney Jr. jests as he explains his roommate's role in his career. "He keeps me on the straight and narrow."

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By: Jim Amato

As I began to follow this great sport, Japan’s ” Fighting ” Harada was already becoming a legend. He had won and then lost the World’s Flyweight championship to Pone Kingpetch. He then moved up to bantamweight and dethroned the seemingly unbeatable Eder Jofre to win that title. To prove it was no fluke , he again defeated the great Jofre. Harada was the ” King “.

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Ali vs. Jones
By: Jim Amato

What do you say about a fighter who was good enough to challenge for world title recognition in two different weight classes? What do you say about a fighter who holds knockout victories over former world champion and Hall Of Famers Carl “Bobo” Olsen and Bob Foster?

In all he met six world title holders. He also crossed gloves with top contenders like Eddie Machen, Pete Rademacher, Zora Folley, Billy Daniels, George Chuvalo,Thad Spencer and Boone Kirkman.

Impressive? You bet! Here’s more. He gave “The Greatest” his toughest pre championship fight and to this day there are many who feel that the decision rendered that night was a travesty.

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Atlantic City, NJ – Spartan Fight Promotions of Atlantic City, NJ will be holding their 1st Ring Card Girl Tryout Competition on Saturday, November 6th at G&P Training and Fitness Center located at 11 S. Iowa Ave in Atlantic City, NJ. The event, sponsored by Tito’s Vodka, Ducktown Tavern and Liquid Lightning will be held from 9:00pm to 11:00pm with complimentary beverages being served throughout the night.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM THE PEPSI COLISEUM IN QUEBEC CITY, CANADA

New York City, NY -Legendary former World Light Heavyweight and Middleweight Champion and future first-ballot Hall of Famer Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins will fight for the World Boxing Council (WBC) and Ring Magazine 175-pound championship against current linear champion Jean Pascal as the main event of "Dynasty: Pascal vs. Hopkins" on Saturday, December 18 from the Pepsi Coliseum in Québec City, Canada. The event will air live in the United States on SHOWTIME® at 10 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).

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WHO: Football Legend turned Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Herschel Walker

WHAT: Live Interviews on ESPN First Take, The Herd with Colin Cowherd & SportsCenter

Walker will discuss his upcoming, second professional STRIKEFORCE MMA bout at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) on Saturday, Dec. 4.

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Peter Manfredo, Jr.: “It’s been a long road back the past two years. I fought for the IBO super middleweight title but Sakio Bika was a lot stronger and bigger. I was too small (to fight as a super middleweight). Some of those guys weighed in at 168 but were a lot heavier for the fight. I sacrificed to get down to 160 and I’m coming back here as the IBO Middleweight Champion for all of my family, friends and fans. We’re going to put on a helluva show. Jimmy Burchfield has been very important to me and my career since I turned pro in 2003. I’m signed with DiBella Entertainment but fighting at home on Jimmy’s card. I wouldn’t have it any other way.

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North Bergen, NJ - On Friday night November 12th, Paterson New Jersey’s “Ghanian Gladiator” Ossie Duran, 24-8-2, 9 KO’s will take on Matt “The Predator” Vanda, 43-11, 23 KO’s who fights out of Saint Paul, Minnesota. This 10- round junior middleweight bout will set the tone for a card featuring fighters who take great pride in the fact that they do not turn down fights and they come to fight 100% every time out. “Rumble in the Park” will take place at Schuetzen Park in North Bergen, New Jersey.

The show is being promoted by Gulf Stream Group Promotions, Vincent M. Ponte and sons. The concept behind making this show a success is a simple common sense approach. Gulf Stream Group Promotions wants real fights on this show and did not seek out any fighters with padded records who are looking for easy wins on a local show in search of a payday.

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This Friday night at Capitale in New York City, former highly ranked Lightweight contender, Jorge “The Truth” Teron will look to get back into title contention when he takes on upset minded James Hope in a Lightweight bout scheduled for eight rounds.

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By: Jim Amato

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

There were several bouts from the late 1960s to the early 1980s I wish would have been made. These are bouts that actually had been rumored in the making or someone’s wishful thinking. If some of these bouts had taken place it could of altered the history of boxing forever. In January of 1973 big George Foreman disrupted the plans of an Ali-Frazier rematch.

George gave Joe as one sided a whipping a you’ll ever see. One month later a “washed up” Jerry Quarry derailed the Ron Lyle express to the championship.

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The Pinger's mobile audience interaction system will be part of the fun at the November 6th Zab Judah vs. Lucas Matthysse super fight scheduled at Newark, NJ's Prudential Center.

Audience members will be given two Pinger toll free numbers - one for the red corner and one for the blue corner. They will be encouraged to call the number corresponding to their favorite fighter from their mobile phones as often as they like. Upon hearing one ring the players simply terminate the call. Participation in the voting automatically enters the caller into a contest to win exciting prizes, including tickets to upcoming events, signed boxing gloves, tee shirts, caps, autographed posters and much more.

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Brian Minto (34-4, 21 KO’s) vs. Cory Phelps (13-6-1, 7 KO’s)
12 Rounds – WBC Cruiserweight Continental Americas Title
Live on Mintofight.com and NESportsTV.com PPV Friday 10/29 8PM ET/5 PM PT
$9.99 USD (International Conversion Rates Apply)

Butler, PA – NESportsTV.com in association with Mintofight.com is proud to present an online PPV broadcast featuring the return of recent cruiserweight title challenger Brian Minto as he takes on Catlettsburg, Kentucky veteran Cory Phelps live Friday October 29th from his hometown of Butler, Pennsylvania.

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Saturday 30th October 2010
Nottingham - 19th October 2010
Ibbotson-Okoth Rematch Headlines Explosive Fight Night At Hull’s KC Stadium On 30th Oct

The fireworks come early to Hull this year as promoter, and former WBF Super Featherweight World Champion, Carl Greaves brings an explosive night of Boxing action, featuring many of Hull’s best pugilists, to the KC Stadium on Saturday 30th October.

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NEW YORK (October 19, 2010) – Guyana super middleweight champion Lennox “2 Sharpe” Allen has dedicated his New York State title fight against Nick Brinson, November 13 in Albany (NY), to the memory of his brother, 19-year-old Christopher, who died recently back home in Guyana.

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(October 19, 2010 – New York, NY) Zsolt Erdei, the former light heavyweight and cruiserweight world champion, who is yet to lose a fight as a professional, has signed a promotional deal with DiBella Entertainment. Born and residing in Hungary, Erdei (31-0, 17 KOs), who has fought his entire professional career in Europe thus far, is looking to make a big splash in America his grand finale.

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Newark, NJ – Undefeated lightweight prospect Michael Angelo “The Artist” Perez will step up in competition when he takes on battle tested veteran Hevinson Herrera November 6 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.

At 14-6-1 (9 KO’s), Herrera is the most experienced foe of Perez’ young career. Each of Florida based Colombian’s losses came against world class fighters in Ricardo Cordoba, Edner Cherry, Cyril Thomas, Luis Cruz, Zolani Marali and Jose Arboleda. Herrera also fought to a draw with future two time world title challenger Feider Viloria.

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By: Jim Amato

Arturo Gatti was probably the warrior of this era. Some of his battles, win or lose are becoming legendary. Rewind now back to early 1970′s to the mid 80′s. There was a boxer, a champion who was Gatti before there was a Gatti. If anyone recalls Bobby ” Schoolboy ” Chacon they have to remember his blood and guts wars with Rafael ” Bazooka ” Limon and Cornelius Boza Edwards. He was a fine boxer but in many cases his heart over ruled his head and he decided to slug instead of box. It may have cost Bobby some fights but the fans sure got their money’s worth. The got a lot highlight clip memories too.

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Thursday, October 14, 2010
Kathy Duva: "Every time Tomasz Adamek steps into the ring at Prudential Center we have an amazing time. It's a giant party. It starts a few hours before the fight and continues until the last punch is thrown, literally!" She added, "The other night I was at the Jets game and everyone was crowded in close quarters waiting for the rain to stop, having a great time and I said, 'My God this looks just like an Adamek fight, except here everyone's in green and white.' Everyone who comes to see an Adamek fight is going to have the time of their life."

"This fight will also be televised on Pay Per View like the last Adamek fight. For our friends in Poland, this fight will be televised on Polsat."

Joe DeGuardia: "In the Ward and Gatti days you had Irish vs. Italian, with this one, Irish - Polish; NY - NJ. Those are the things that make for drama and excitement. Grab those tickets so you can say you were there."

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Former Undisputed Welterweight and Junior Welterweight Champion Zab Judah has taken his training to a new level in preparation for his Nov. 6th match-up with Argentine Knock Out artist Lucas Matthysse at Newark's Prudential Center.

Known in boxing circles simply as "Super Judah," the 32-year old Brooklyn native has given a whole new meaning to the word "Super" in recent weeks. "I've been running Mt. Charleston every other day since I heard that Matthysse is coming to fight me on HBO in front of my hometown crowd," Judah enthused. "I am so excited about this fight. I have never been in better shape in my life. I could fight this kid right now!"

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Paterson, NJ (October 14, 2010) - Two highly-regarded junior welterweight prospects will put their reputations on the line when Jeremy Bryan (14-1, 7 KO) of Paterson, NJ faces off with Bethlehem, PA's Ronald Cruz (9-0, 6 KO) in an eight round clash on October 30 at Bally’s Atlantic City.

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PROVIDENCE (Oct. 14, 2010) – IBO Middleweight Champion “The Pride of Providence” Peter Manfredo Jr. returns to his roots November 12, headlining “Homecoming King” in a 10-round, non-title fight at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

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By: Jim Amato

It is not fun growing old. I am a product of my past. A victim of my era so to speak. I constantly bump heads with the young fans of today. They glorify Hopkins, Tito, De La Hoya, Roy Jones Jr. and Mosley. Even from a decade or so before it's all about Holyfield, Whitaker and a guy named Mike Tyson. They are all great fighters in their own right. Then you can go back a little farther. Now we're talking Holmes, Hagler,Leonard, Hearns, Pryor, Michael Spinks and Benitez. How about Julio Cesar Chavez, Edwin Rosario and the great Salvador Sanchez? Some great names and outstanding fighters.

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Text-to-Vote results announced from “Sólo Boxeo Tecate” event on October 8

NEW YORK (Oct. 12, 2010) – Boxing fans viewing Friday night’s TeleFutura broadcast of “Sólo Boxeo Tecate” sat in the judge’s seat and cast their text votes in naming Philadelphia native Danny “Swift” Garcia as the fighter with the most character. His defeat over Greek native Mike Arnaoutis, after a third round knockdown leading to a fourth round technical knockout, led him to a landslide win (70 percentae of votes) over Arnaoutis.

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On Friday October 22nd, lightweight prospect Jorge "The Truth" Teron (23-2-1, 15KO's) returns to the ring, when he takes on James Hope in the feature bout of the evening on Star Boxing and The Empire's rescheduled "Capitale Punishment II" card at the Capitale NY. The bout is scheduled for eight rounds in the lightweight division.

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By: Rob Tierney
The legacy of the “Easton Assassin” will now last for hundreds of years. In Larry Holmes’s hometown of Easton, Pennsylvania, a 9 foot tall, 800 pound statue of the Hall of Famer and Former Heavyweight Champion will be erected and unveiled in the spring of next year. It will be a fitting tribute to a fighter who overcame humble beginnings and incredible odds to become one of the fight games’ elite fighters during one of the sport’s most glorious eras. Now, Larry Holmes and his fans have another reason to celebrate as the champ’s legacy is set to be honored for decades, if not centuries, to come.

The statue will overlook the Delaware River on the border of New Jersey and Pennsylvania and will be within a short walking distance of Larry’s Ringside Restaurant.

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AT SCHUETZEN PARK IN NORTH BERGEN, NEW JERSEY ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 12
*The Brick City’s Jerson Ravelo and Ricardo Vinan will also be featured*

Ossie Duran

North Bergen, NJ (October 11, 2010) - On Friday night November 12th, Paterson New Jersey’s “Ghanaian Gladiator” Ossie Duran, 24-8-2, 9 KO’s will take on Matt “The Predator” Vanda, 43-11, 23 KO’s who fights out of Saint Paul, Minnesota. This 10- round junior lightweight bout will set the tone for a card featuring fighters who take great pride in the fact that they do not turn down fights and they come to fight 100% every time out. “Rumble in the Park” will take place at Schuetzen Park in North Bergen, New Jersey.

Matt "The Predator" Vanda

The show is being promoted by Gulf Stream Group Promotions, Vincent M. Ponte. The concept behind making this show a success is a simple common sense approach. Gulf Stream Group Promotions wants real fights on this show and did not seek out any fighters with padded records who are looking for easy wins on a local show in search of a payday.

On the contrary, they are stacking the card with fighters who come to win, but take fair fights where losing is a possibility. Warriors who fight whoever, wherever and give the fans their money’s worth every time out win, lose, or draw, fighters like Ossie Duran and Matt Vanda.

Duran has fought all over the world, often against world class opposition. He started fighting 10 and 12 round fights very soon after his professional career began. He has pulled off many big victories and the majority of his losses have come via close decisions in opponent’s back yards.

Vanda, who is very popular at home in Minnesota has also went on the road and always fought his heart out. He has also taken a lot of tough fights on the road with mixed results. He has also dropped several close decisions, most notably a razor thin split decision to Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in Mexico. The match up between Duran and Vanda should be very interesting and exciting.

Newark, New Jersey’s Super Middleweight, Jerson Ravelo, 20-5, 12 KO’s has not lost any of the hunger or desire that made him a national amateur star and 2000 Olympian. He is looking for redemption after taking his most recent fight on very short notice. In that fight against undefeated, Maxim Vlasov, 19-0, 10 KO’s on ESPN2 he was head butted early, sustained a bad cut and was eventually stopped. Since that fight Ravelo has trained with a vengeance and can not wait to get back in the ring on November 12th. His opponent is soon to be announced.

Rugged, Newark New Jersey Lightweight, Calos Vinan, 10-8-4, 2 KO’s is coming of the biggest win of his career. Vinan is another road warrior who doesn’t turn fights down. In his last fight he was brought in as an opponent and knocked out world ranked Anthony Mezaache, 18-6-3, 4 KO’s. Vinan is now ranked 14th in the world by the IBF. No matter who Vinan fights it is always a war. His opponent is soon to be announced.

Carlos Vinan

International amateur stars and twin brothers, Scotty “Spade Ace” Burrell and Deano “Bad Newz” Burrell will be fighting in separate featherweight bouts. Opponents and further information are to be announced for their highly anticipated professional debuts.

There will be several exciting announcements regarding fighters who will be added to the scheduled 8-bout card as well as many invited boxing celebrities who will be in attendance. The after party will take place at local hot spot, 3 East Bar and Grill www.3eastbarandgrill.com.
Tickets for “Rumble in the Park” are priced at $100 and $45 and can be purchased by calling 201-774-1646. Doors open 6:30 pm, first bout 7:30 pm.

Further information can be found at www.Brickcityboxing.com. The show will also feature the girls of www.Roundcardmodels.com

For more information or press credentials:
Contact: Ron Reuther 201-774-1646, Danny Serratelli, thefightlawyer@gmail.com

Macklin, Murray And Booth Amongst Stars Attending ‘An Evening With Roy Jones Jnr.’ On Oct 23rd

Stars from the British Boxing, including European Middleweight Champion Matthew Macklin, European Lightweight Champion John Murray and IBF Super Bantamweight Title Challenger Jason Booth, will turning out in force for ‘An Evening With Roy Jones Jnr.’ at the Cedric Ford Pavilion, Newark Showground, Newark, Nottinghamshire on Saturday the 23rd October.

Amongst the many Boxing stars set to join Macklin, Murray and Booth at the Carl Greaves promoted special event and spend an evening with living legend, four weight World Champion, ROY JONES JNR. are Commonwealth Middleweight Champion Martin Murray, English Super Featherweight Champion Anthony Crolla, English Bantamweight Champion Craig Lyon, former British Super Bantamweight Champion Esham Pickering, British Light Middleweight Title Challenger Martin Concepcion, Featherweight Joe Murray, former Lightweight campaigner Oliver Harrison.

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FORMER NEW YORK GIANTS STAR QUARTERBACK PHIL SIMMS AND NBC UNIVERSAL SPORTS CHAIRMAN DICK EBERSOL JOIN TEDDY ATLAS AT 14TH ANNUAL DR. THEODORE A. ATLAS FOUNDATION DINNER THURSDAY NIGHT, NOVEMBER 18, AT HILTON GARDEN INN ON STATEN ISLAND

New York, October 11, 2010—Boxing trainer and ESPN2 Friday Night Fights analyst Teddy Atlas continues to fight the good fight. In his undying efforts to improve the quality of life for those in need in memory of his Good Samaritan father, every year he enlists the support of sports and entertainment celebrities to attend the annual Dr. Theodore A. Atlas Foundation Dinner. One of the most anticipated galas on the Autumn New York banquet circuit, this year’s 14th annual benefit is set for Thursday night, November 18, once again at the Hilton Garden Inn on Staten Island. Former New York Giants star quarterback and current CBS Sports football analyst Phil Simms and NBC Universal Sports chairman Dick Ebersol are among the celebrities who will be on hand to support the cause.

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October 11th, 2010, Montreal -- On October 15th at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, current IBF super-middleweight champion Lucian Bute, will fight mandatory contender Jesse Brinkley. For Brinkley, not only is it his shot to become champion, it’s also chance to make history in his home state.

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Julian Rodriguez was named the Outstanding Boxer of the National PAL Tournament. Congratulations goes out to him and Alex Devia, who is not only the Junior Olympic Chairman, not only the trainer of Julian, and the other JO National Champs, Isaac Cuellar, Jimmy Serra But he is also the father of Julian. Congratulations also goes out to their other coach, Frank Toledo.

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CATCH EXCITING REPLAY ON TUESDAY ON SHO 2 AT 10 P.M. MARLOES COENEN UPSETS DEFENDING CHAMP KAUFMAN TO TAKE STRIKEFORCE WOMEN’S WELTERWEIGHT TITLE; JOSH THOMSON, TYRON WOODLEY SCORE BIG VICTORIES
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Saturday, Oct. 9, Live on SHOWTIME® From HP Pavilion, San Jose, Calif.;

SAN JOSE, Calif. (Oct. 9, 2010) – A grudge rematch lived up to its hype and more Saturday when Nick Diaz (22-7, 1 NC) of Stockton, Calif., won his eighth consecutive fight and retained his STRIKEFORCE welterweight championship with an exciting, crowd-pleasing five-round decision over KJ Noons (9-2) of San Diego, Calif. in a 25-minute slugfest at HP Pavilion on SHOWTIME® that SHOWTIME announcer Mauro Ranallo called “one of the most exciting stand-up contests in MMA history.’’

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(SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS) – The junior division stole the show in the opening session of Thursday’s competition at the National PAL Championships, which showcased quarterfinal action in the junior and female divisions at the Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas.

The 11 and 12-year-old division made its first appearance in San Antonio with seven bouts in the junior competition. After the youngest participants kicked off the day’s action, the intermediate division (13-14-year-old) contestants stepped into the ring for 10 bouts of competition. Twenty-five senior JO division (15-16-year-old) bouts closed the junior division action with all of the victors moving on to Friday’s semifinal action.

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Augmenting its roster of future champions from New England, DiBella Entertainment has inked unbeaten lightweight prospect Ryan “The Polish Prince” Kielczewski. Carrying that nickname because of his proud heritage, Kielczewski, 21, of Quincy, MA, made a big impression in his last fight, on DiBella Entertainment’s Broadway Boxing, scoring an easy six round decision over Juan Nazario.

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The signature series in New York boxing, DiBella Entertainment’s Broadway Boxing presented by Kangol in conjunction with Everlast, returns to its signature venue, the BB King Blues Club in Times Square, for a night of action pitting undefeated prospect Gabriel “Tito” Bracero and veteran Terry Buterbaugh in the main event.

The undercard will feature the return of heavyweight Tor Hamer, along with bouts featuring popular undefeated prospects: Sonya Lamonakis, Steven Martinez, Denis Douglin, Isiah Thomas, Stivens Bujaj and Seanie Monaghan.

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Linden (10+1=11) – Friday, October 8thLinden High School, 121 W Saint Georges Ave., in Linden, N.J.
Weigh-In at 5 PM, Boxing at 7:30 PM

132 Sub-Novice (12-1=11) - FINAL
141. Chalif Gary – PACBO vs. Raphael Roman – COMBATT

141 Sub-Novice (11-5=6) - FINAL
Jamar Clark – Jamar Carter’s Operation Turnaround – Winner !!!

152 Sub-Novice (15-2=13) - FINAL
143. Kevin Angerville – Aspira BC vs. John Teelan - Bergen PAL
165 Sub-Novice (10-1=9) - FINAL
144. Jerome Irving – Aspira BC vs. Leval Wiggins – Renegade BC

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South River (16+2=18) Saturday, October 2nd
88 Jackson St., South River, N.J. - Weigh-In at 5:30 PM - Boxing at 7:30 PM

Congratulation on BIG victories for Aspira's Kevin Angerville (152) and Jerome Irving (165), both members of the Brick City Boxing Team will be fighting in the finals next week.

114 Sub-Novice: FINAL

120. Fellipe DeSilva, South River K&C vs. Delvi Rodriguez - Union City BC – W-3

132 Sub-Novice – Semi-Final

121. Chalif Gary – PACBO over Jose Gonzalez – Team Gonzalez – W-3

122. Raphael Roman – COMBATT over Michael Micciulli - Middletown PAL – W-3

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Interview by: Ken Hissner, Doghouse Boxing

The son of a former Philadelphia policeman, Chuck “The Professor” Mussachio entered Lock Haven University in 1999 and was the national NCAA runner-up that year and in 2000. In 2001 and 2002 he was the NCAA 185 pound champion. When he entered Northern Michigan University for his Master’s degree in education you would have thought his boxing career was over. In 2004 he entered the Olympic Trials losing a heart breaking decision in the 178 pound quarter-finals to Romell Rene 24-20 completing his amateur boxing career. But wait…………

Mussachio, with his dad, Al, in his corner at all times, would enter the professional ranks while holding down a teaching profession. The Mussachio’s would fight out of Wildwood, New Jersey, just south of Atlantic City where most of the action on the east coast happens.

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By: Ken Hissner (Oct 2, 2010) Doghouse Boxing

It was an exciting night of boxing billed as “Empires Collide” featuring eleven bouts at the Capitale, in Chinatown’s Bowery section Friday night! Dino Duva’s Global Sports & Entertainment brought in the Chinese team which included three female matches since females will be included in the 2012 Olympics in London.

All officials were from the US and the judge’s leaned toward the USA team as much as the referee’s leaned toward the China team. At times it was very frustrating at least three matches were in question that the USA team won. On the other hand the foul tactics of the Chinese with not a point taken away was very hurtful toward the USA’s chances of winning fair and square.

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New York, September 28—Frank Sinatra’s classic lyrics “That’s why the lady is a champ,” will be the appropriate phrase on Friday night, October 1,when six amateur women’s boxing standouts from China and the U.S.A. square off in three bouts on the “Empires Collide” amateur extravaganza at Capitale (130 Bowery) theater in Chinatown, New York City.

Women’s boxing will become a medal sport in the 2012 Olympics in London, and those in attendance on Friday will get a preview of the top “fillies” in the amateur game.

The Team CHINA contingent is spearheaded by 22-year-old Ren Cancan, champion of the 2008 AIBA Women’s World Championships, youthful 20-year-old Li Jinzi, another world champion, and Dong Cheng, who was runnerup in those very world championships. The United States will be represented by Tyrieshia Douglas of Baltimore, Maryland, Patricia Manuel from Long Beach, California, and Alyssa DeFazio of Phoenix, Arizona.

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Name: “Last Man Standing” Pro Boxing Card

Who:

MAIN EVENT

10 ROUNDS – SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS

JOEY “KO Kid” SPINA “Sucra” RAY OLIVEIRA

WBA Rated No. 6 Former 3-Time World Title Challenger

Providence, RI New Bedford, MA

25-1-2 (17 KOs) 47-11-2 (22 KOs)

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RODRIGUEs LOOKS TO REMAIN UNDEFEATED THIS SATURDAY WHEN HE TAKES ON SAMUEL MILLER AT THE TURNING STONE CASINO THAT WILL BE BROADCASTED LIVE ON www.GOFIGHTLIVE.TV

VERONA, NEW YORK (September 28, 2010)—This Saturday night at the Turning Stone Casino and Resort, undefeated r Middleweight prospect, Isaac Rodriguez will look to capture the WBC/USNBC championship when he tussles with Samuel Miller in a twelve round main event that will highlight a seven bout card.

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275 East Milton Ave., Rahway, NJ 07065 - Weigh-In at 5:30 PM – Boxing Starts at 7:30 PM

123 Sub-Novice: FINAL
101. Edward Cos – Joe Grier BA vs. Johnny Cruz - Garden State School of Boxing
178 Sub-Novice: FINAL

102. Gilberto Castello – LA Boxing Hoboken vs. Vincent Solomon – Dew Drop BC

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Philadelphia’s finest will be displayed on October 8th at The Arena

PHILADELPHIA (September 27, 2010)—On Friday night October 8th, former U.S. Olympian and undefeated Jr. Welterweight Rock Allen will be making his long awaited return to the ring when he competes in a six round co-feature on a big night of boxing that will take place at The Arena (Formally The New Alhambra) in South Philadelphia.

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Tickets for the Nov 6th fight between Zab "Super" Judah, Brooklyn, NY (39-6, 27 KO's) and Argentinean knockout artist Lucas Matthysse (27-0, 25 KO's) go on sale 11am this Friday, September 24th.

Several local and Polish favorites will also be featured on the card. The fight will take place at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ. Doors open 6:00pm. Promoted by Main Events, Super Judah Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions. The fight will be broadcast on HBO's Boxing After Dark.

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Jersey City, (16) Friday, September 24th
School PS #27 - 201 North St., Jersey City, NJ 07307-3336 - 5 PM weigh-in - Bouts Start at 7 PM

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Presented by Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment and Golden Boy Promotions

--Celebration of boxing coming to Brooklyn at the Barclays Center--

BROOKLYN, NY (September 23, 2010) - Boxing legend Oscar de la Hoya, the president of Golden Boy Promotions, will lead a boxing clinic for local amateur teenage boxers from USA Boxing Metro at the famed Gleason's Gym at 77 Front Street in Brooklyn on Tuesday, September 28 at 4:00 p.m.

The clinic will be presented by Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, the sales and marketing arm of the Barclays Center, and Golden Boy Promotions, the world's leading boxing promoter, which announced in July that they were teaming to bring the best of major professional boxing back to Brooklyn at the Barclays Center.

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"The Rising Son Returns” PPV Oct. 16 in Kissimmee, Florida

HOBOKEN, N.J. (Sept. 22, 2010) – Integrated Sports Media announced today that it will distribute the October 16th “The Rising Son Returns” Pay-Per-View event, featuring Boricua star Wilfredo “WV2” Vazquez, Jr. in his second WBO Junior Featherweight title defense, live in the United States from Silver Sports Arena in Kissimmee, Florida.

The Ring’s No. 8 rated Vazquez (19-0-1, 16 KOs), the first Puerto Rican world champion who is the son of former world champion (Wilfredo Vazquez, Sr.), takes on former WBC title-holder Ivan “Choko” Hernandez (27-4-1, 17 KOs), fighting out of Mexico, in the 12-round main event. Additional PPV fights will soon be announced.

“We’re excited to bring Vazquez’ third straight title fight to U.S. boxing fans via pay-per-view,” Integrated Sports Net president Doug Jacobs said. “Wilfredo is one of the hottest boxers in the world and he is continuing the rich Puerto Rican boxing tradition that also includes his father. Vazquez is talented, refreshing and on his way to becoming a worldwide star in boxing. The added rivalry drama associated with a Puerto Rican fighting a Mexican insures fans of entertaining, hard-fought action. And we always enjoy working with promoter Tutu Zabala, who really knows how to put on shows fans love watching.”

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http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/15/boxing-lessons/?emc=eta1

By: GORDON MARINO

The StoneThe Stone is a forum for contemporary philosophers on issues both timely and timeless.
Tags:

Boxing, Philosophy (Des);

I offer training in both philosophy and boxing. Over the years, some of my colleagues have groused that my work is a contradiction, building minds and cultivating rational discourse while teaching violence and helping to remove brain cells. Truth be told, I think philosophers with this gripe should give some thought to what really counts as violence. I would rather take a punch in the nose any day than be subjected to some of the attacks that I have witnessed in philosophy colloquia. However, I have a more positive case for including boxing in my curriculum for sentimental education.

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‘Last Man Standing’ show Oct. 2 at Foxwoods Resort Casino

MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (Sept. 22, 2010) – WBA No. 6 rated light heavyweight contender Joey “K.O. Kid” Spina must get past his respectful friendship with his next opponent, former multi-world title challenger “Sucra” Ray Oliveira, as well as fight at a lighter weight than normal in order to win the pivotal Oct. 2 match-up, which headlines the “Last Man Standing” card in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn.

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Nothing is stronger than family

Micky Ward (MARK WAHLBERG) is a working-class boxing hero in the making.

Dicky Ecklund (CHRISTIAN BALE), his half-brother, is a former fighting legend in a tailspin.

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_zijS_UAtw

The Fighter, based on a stirring true story of second chances, follows these two totally opposite brothers who seem to be headed in reverse directions until, against all the odds, they come together to train for a historic title bout that will unite their fractured family, redeem their pasts and, at last, give their hard-luck town what it’s been waiting for: something to believe in.

The story unfolds on the gritty, blue-collar streets of Lowell, Mass, where Dicky was once the town’s pride, having gone the distance with the world-famous champ Sugar Ray Leonard. Since then, Dicky, much like the town that once idolized him, has taken his knocks and hit rock-bottom.

Younger brother Micky, meanwhile, has become the family’s fighter and last hope, but he keeps getting punished in the ring. Dicky and Micky’s tougher-than-nails mother, Alice (MELISSA LEO), manages his flailing career while Dicky serves as his highly unreliable trainer and a tribe of seven sisters are his wincing cheering section. When Micky’s latest fight nearly kills him, it looks like it could all be over – until his iron-willed new girlfriend, Charlene (AMY ADAMS), convinces him to do the unthinkable: split with his family, pursue his own interests and train without his increasingly volatile and criminal brother.

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Kicks-Off Friday night on Long Island

NEW YORK (Sept. 21, 2010) – “The Boxing 360 Series,” presented by Bob Duffy’s Ring Promotions and sponsored by Boxing 360, kicks-off Friday night at Plattduetsche Park Restaurant in Franklin Square, New York.

The originally scheduled main event for Friday evening’s inaugural series show between undefeated Boxing 360 super middleweight Lennox “2 Sharpe” Allen (12-0-1, 7 KOs), the Guyanese champion now living in Brooklyn, and unbeaten Nick Brinson (7-0-1, 5 KOs), of Geneva (NY), has been postponed due to a death in Allen’s family.

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By Les Dowgier

I have generally stayed away from writing about Floyd Mayweather Jr., mainly because I felt that there was more than enough coverage and discussion of his antics all over the internet and in part because I don’t particularly like fighters who make more headlines with their mouths outside the ring then their fists inside it. So when “Money” made headlines again with his latest outside the ring shenanigans (the ones involving Pacquiao that is), I had little to no desire to write about it. However, after reading a very interesting piece on the blog of former professional hockey player Justin Bourne, I began thinking about Mayweather in a slightly different light.

The aforementioned blog made the interesting observation that hockey will have a hard time catching on in the United States as long as the vast majority of its athletes continue to act so classy and professional in interviews and in their private lives. Every other league seems to have countless players (many of whom are superstars) who are veritable quote machines and create tremendous media and fan interest that transcends what happens on the field or court. This general “buzz” then translates into greater interest in what happens on the field and court.

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By: Gabriel Montoya at ringside (Sept 19, 2010) Special to Doghouse Boxing
(Photo © German Villasenor, DH

“We both fought hard. It was a good fight so it was a good decision.” – Shane Mosley

Apparently Shane hasn’t seen the fight yet.

For an HBO PPV/Golden Boy Promotions card with a terrible main event in “Sugar” Shane Mosley vs. Sergio Mora, the rest of the card that 13,591 fans attended at Staples Center was entertaining. We had two highlight reel “Knockout of the Year” candidates and the end of Vivian Harris on the televised portion of the card and the action had the crowd on its feet. But somewhere between the 30-minute break waiting for the main event to begin and the final bell of Mosley-Mora, the spark left the room.

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THE FIGHTER, inspired by the story of Irish Mickey Ward, who fought out of Lowell, MA and his half-brother, trainer, fighter, Dicky Eklund, will be released this coming Dec 10th (in select markets, wide nationally on Dec 17th).

http://www.thefightermovie.com/?gclid=CIaf25WkkKQCFZxo5QodhnWkLA

Movie Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_zijS_UAtw

Mickey Ward's record
http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=3603&cat=boxer

Union City (12+1=13) Friday, September 17th

Mother Seton School 1501 New York Ave. Union City NJ 5 PM weigh-in Bouts Start at 7 PM
Outstanding Boxer of the Night - Nathaniel Rivas – Garden State School of Boxing

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Media Conference Call Highlights

Participants: STRIKEFORCE Women’s World Welterweight Champion Sarah Kaufman

Dutch Superstar and No. 1 135-Pound Contender Marloes Coenen

Former STRIKEFORCE World Lightweight Belt-Holder Josh Thomson

World-Ranked 155-Pound Fighter Gesias “JZ” Cavalcante

STRIKEFORCE CEO Scott Coker

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"200: CELEBRATE AND DOMINATE" Mosley vs. Mora is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, DeWalt Tools and AT&T. The special night of boxing set for Saturday, September 18 at STAPLES Center is an official event of the Mexican Bicentennial celebration in Los Angeles, Calif. The night will be headlined by Five-Time World Champion Sugar Shane Mosley facing off against former World Champion Sergio "The Latin Snake" Mora in a 12-round junior middleweight showdown and will also feature Mexican boxing phenom Saul "Canelo" Alvarez against former World Champion Carlos "Tata" Baldomir and top junior welterweight contender "Vicious" Victor Ortiz against former World Champion "Vicious" Vivian Harris. Opening up the pay-per-view broadcast will be former World Champion Daniel Ponce De Leon taking on number two world rated featherweight Antonio Escalante in a WBO Featherweight Title Elimination bout. The event will be produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

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PHILADELPHIA (September 15, 2010)—On Friday night October 8th, one of the hottest prospects in boxing, undefeated Danny “Swift” Garcia will take on his toughest challenger to date when he battles former world title challenger, “Mighty” Mike Arnaoutis in ten round Jr. Welterweight bout that will highlight a night of world class boxing at The Arena (Formally The New Alhambra) in South Philadelphia.

The show is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Joe Hand Promotions.

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Star Boxing and The Empire's "Capitale Punishment II" card, originally scheduled for this Thursday (9/16) at the Capitale NY, has been postponed until Friday October 22nd. The postponement came about after the headliner, Chris Algieri, was forced to pull out due to a fractured metacarpal hand injury he suffered during training.

The injury will put Algieri on the sidelines for three months, so Chris will not be able to headline on the 22nd, but Star Boxing and The Empire are currently working on a dynamite replacement bout, and for the most part the rest of the card is going to stay the same.

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Brick City's Joe Hanks

September 13th, RENO - A spectacular undercard is being presented as part of the highly anticipated Joey Gilbert vs. Kassim Ouma NABA middleweight championship fight on September 25th at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, Reno.

Heavyweight prospect Joe “The Future” Hanks (14-0, 9 KOs) will be fighting in a 6 round bout on the RFX VI card against Aron Lyons (11-9, 8 KOs) of Las Cruces, NM. Originally from Newerk, NJ, Hanks now lives and trains in Los Angeles.

Returning to Reno is undefeated middleweight prospect Markie “The Italian Bazooka” DeLuca from Boston, MA. DeLuca’s last fight was is 2008 in The Biggest Little City when he knocked out Flavio Cardoza in the first round. DeLuca entered the Marine Corps shortly after that fight to serve his country. He is eager to return to the ring. DeLuca’s opponent will be announced soon.

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Final details are nearly ironed out for the Zab Judah (39-6, 27 KO's) vs. Lucas Matthysse (27-0, 25 KO's) fight. The fight will take place at Newark's Prudential Center on November 6th and will be televised on HBO's "Boxing After Dark". More details will follow.

People who have already purchased tickets for the October 2nd Judah fight can return them to Prudential Center box office and either exchange them now for the same seat on November 6th, or receive a full refund as soon as tickets for the November 6th card go on sale later this month.

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There has been a mass exodus, they claim. According to HBO President Ross Greenburg and the executive powers at HBO, the American public is fed up with foreign fighters dominating what was once a US glory division and, as a result, they are fleeing the arenas. Apparently, the network is no longer interested in broadcasting the division's top combatants. Furthermore, it is the Klitschko brothers, the two most dominating fighters in the Heavyweight division, that are receiving the bulk of the blame for the declining interest. However, this sentiment could not be more unreasonable as HBO continues to book a number of bouts outside of the division that are neither as exciting nor as interesting.
On Saturday, Wladimir Klitschko will battle Sam "The Nigerian Nightmare" Peter for the second time. It is a fight that will see delayed Sunday coverage in the US on ESPN as a result of HBO President Ross Greenburg’s decision to neglect coverage of the fight. According to sources close to Greenburg, the decision was based on the President's belief that the American public is uninterested in the Klitschko brothers and incapable of telling them apart. However, there are many US fight fans who find this hard to believe.

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MEN’S OPEN: (54)
114 Open (1)
Leroy Davila – New Brunswick Boxing Gym – Walkover Winner

123 Open (7) - Union City – Friday, September 17th

Herkin DeLaRosa – Union City BC vs. Jose Martinez – Plainfield BA

Justin Olmeda – Passaic PAL vs. Gabriel Vargas – New Brunswick BC

Tyshawn Jones - Elite Heat BC vs. Adonis Peralta – Union City BC

Jesus Gonzalez – Elizabeth Rec. - BYE

Team Members Danny Serratelli, Alex Perez and Jerome Irving

132 Open: (6) - Jersey City – Friday, September 24th

Jimmy Martinez Jr. – Middletown PAL vs. Joel Aviles - Plainfield BA

Xavier Munoz - Middletown PAL vs. Andrew Bentley – Renegade BC

Miquel Lopez – Garden State School of Boxing - BYE

Raul Ofray - Middletown PAL – BYE

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Friday, September 17th - Diamond Gloves, Mother Seton School 1501 New York Ave.
Union City NJ #201-982-3677.
Saturday, September 18th - Diamond Gloves – Morristown
Friday, September 24th – Diamond Gloves - School PS 27, Jersey City – Contact Jose Rosario - 201-679-0485
Saturday, September 25th - Diamond Gloves –79-B Bassett Highway, Dover
Friday, October 1st – Diamond Gloves – Rahway Rec. Center
Saturday, October 2nd - Diamond Gloves – South River
Friday, October 8th - Diamond Gloves – Linden

***October 2-9 National PAL Boxing Championships – San Antonio, Texas

Saturday, October 23rd - Trenton Goss & Goss - 212 Centre Street (Boys & Girls Club) Trenton, NJ
Weigh-Ins 4 PM - Show 6:00 PM

Mosley vs. Mora is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, AT&T and DeWalt Tools. The special night of boxing is set for Saturday, September 18 at STAPLES Center is an official event of the Mexican Bicentennial celebration in Los Angeles, Calif. The Mosley vs. Mora stacked pay-per-view televised undercard will feature rising Mexican phenom Saul "Canelo" Alvarez who will square off against former World Champion Carlos "Tata" Baldomir, top junior welterweight contender "Vicious" Victor Ortiz who will face former World Champion "Vicious" Vivian Harris and De Leon vs. Escalante in a WBO Featherweight Title Elimination bout. The event will be produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

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The Counts After UFC 120 party

Straight after UFCs 120 London show on October 16th make sure you head for the American Bar & Grill set inside the 02 for Michael Bispings after party.

The party is set to follow the fireworks as Michael headlines UFC 120 event and is in association with NUTS Magazine so the ladies will be in force. Tickets are £20 each and can be secured at the Experience page on www.fightersinc.net

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*Chinese team including Olympians to be announced next week, and arrive in New York September 10 to train at Fernwood in Poconos*

New York— Promoter Dino Duva, Global Sports & Entertainment and U.S.A. Boxing have announced the Team U.S.A. roster, including a bevy of National Championship silver medalists hoping to strike gold, for the 13-bout amateur boxing card “Empires Collide” on Friday night, October 1, at Capitale (130 Bowery) in New York City. The best Olympic hopefuls from China will take on USA’s finest in what could be a preview of the 2012 London Olympics with fights in 10 men's and three women's weight classes.

The United States squad is as follows:

Diego Hurtado (17 wins, 8 losses, 0 draws), 108 lbs, Reno, Nev., 2010 USA Boxing National Championships Silver Medalist; Miguel Cartagena (14-4-0), 114 lbs, Philadelphia, 2010 USA Boxing National Championships Silver Medalist; Ricky Rodriguez (11-6-0), 123 lbs, Denver, 2009 Jr. Olympic National Champion; Eric Flores (8-11-0), 132 lbs, Los Angeles, 2010 USA Boxing National Championships Silver Medalist; Michael Reed (8-2-0), 138 lbs, Washington, D.C., 2009 Jr. Olympic National Champion; Alex Martin (13-3-0), 152 lbs, Chicago, 2010 USA Boxing National Championships Silver Medalist; Jesse Hart (14-7-0), 165 lbs, Philadelphia, 2010 USA Boxing National Championships Silver Medalist; Marquice Weston (3-2-0), 178 lbs, Seattle, 2010 Under 19 National Champion; Joshua Temple (13-7-0), 201 lbs, St. Louis; and Danny Kelly (3-2-0), 201 lbs, Washington, D.C., 2010 USA Boxing National Championships Silver Medalist.

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http://espn.go.com/espn3/index/_/sport/boxing/view/upcoming/ is the only place to watch the highly anticipated rematch between WBO/IBO/IBF Heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (57-3, 48 KOs) and contender Samuel Peters (34-3 27 KOs), as the two square off for 12 exciting rounds from Commerzbank-Arena in Frankfurt, Germany.

When: Saturday, September 11 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

ESPN3.com will be broadcasting the bout live with complete coverage from start to finish.

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To be launched in New York City

NEW YORK (Sept. 1, 2010) – “The Boxing 360 Series,” presented by Bob Duffy’s Ring Promotions and sponsored by Boxing 360, will include three New York City-based shows in 2010, starting September 24 at Plattduetsche Park Restaurant in Franklin Square. Other series dates are tentatively set for November 4 and December 10.

“We want to keep the fighters in our stable busy and take the company to the next level,” Boxing 360 Director of Boxing Bob Duffy explained. “We’re committed to fighters we’ve signed and are looking to sign more talent. There are a lot of talented boxers in New York City but not enough shows. Not all of the fighters on our shows will be with Boxing 360. We’re open to working with other promoters to keep fighters fighting.”

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Saturday September 11th, 2010
In an effort to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project & The 2011 Golden Gloves.

Chase Backer of HighVista Inc. and Gleason's Athletic Club, Inc. will promote this International Amateur Boxing Event at BB King Blues Club and Grill 237 W 42nd St., New York City.

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By: Jim Amato

In my opinion one of the most under rated heavyweights over the last twenty years has been "Terrible" Tim Witherspoon. He was a two time world champion and a solid contender for close to two decades. This man DESERVES some recognition.

Tim, a native of the great fight city of Philadelphia turned pro in 1979. He won his first fifteen fights beating the likes of Marvin Stinson, Alonzo Ratliff and Renaldo Snipes. This led to a 1983 title shot against the respected Larry Holmes. Larry walked away with a highly controversial decision win. Despite the loss the "Terrible" one had arrived.

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ENNIS; ESTRADA; HARVELL; SELDON AND SOTO SCORE VICTORIES ON SPARTAN FIGHT PROMOTIONS FIRST SHOW AT THE TAJ MAHAL IN ATLANTIC CITY

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (August 29, 2010)— Top American Heavyweight Chazz “The Gentleman” Witherspoon came off his longest lay off and struggled through the first six rounds of his scheduled ten round bout with Livin Castillo only to come out for round seven and score a thrilling knockout that headlined a great night a great night of boxing that was promoted by Mike Brestle’s Spartan Fight Promotions at the Trump Taj Mahal Grand Ballroom.

After a pretty even first round, Castillo began to land numerous long left hands to bot the body and head and it looked like Witherspoon was a bit befuddled.

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Dana White Prepares to Pimp Out James Toney
By: Rob Tierney

James “Lights Out” Toney is a future Boxing Hall of Famer partly in fact that he has earned multiple titles in several divisions. He has beaten some of the sport's best fighters including Iran Barkley, Vassily Jirov and Evander Holyfield amongst countless other talented contestants. However, that was yesterday.

Today, James Toney is an out of work, former boxing champion with declining motor skills and an expanding waist line. All the more reason for the vultures and buzzards of the Ultimate Fighting Competition to swoop in and pluck the eyes out of his skull as if they were a pack of birds in an Alfred Hitchcock movie. Enter Dana White and Randy Couture.

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By: Henry Hascup

Tuesday night I found out that the son of Jack "Larkin" Amato, George Amato, had passed away at the age of 77. Jack Amato took the name of Larkin when he went to see his brother box one day. Back in 1928, Jack went to the old Belmont Park in Garfield, N.J. to watch his brother Sammy box. While waiting outside his brother's dressing room, the boxing matchmaker wanted to know if anyone who weighed 147lbs, and wants to box tonight? Jack answered, "I am ... I do". When he discovered he was to box his own brother, he gave his name as Jack Larkin. Sammy and Jack went on to box each other twenty -two times and the name of Jack Larkin was born! Years later another boxer from Garfield by the name of Antonio Pilleteri, took that name as well, his name was Tippy Larkin.

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August 24th, RENO - The Grand Sierra Resort and Let’s Get It On Promotions are pleased to present a very special main event for Reno Xtreme Fights VI on Saturday September 25th. Former IBF Jr. middleweight champion, Kassim “The Dream” Ouma (26-7-1, 16 KOs), will take on Reno’s own Joey Gilbert (20-2, 15 KOs) for the vacant NABA middleweight title.

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Exciting Undercard Bouts Feature Saul "Canelo" Alvarez vs. Carlos "Tata" Baldomir and "Vicious" Victor Ortiz vs. "Vicious" Vivian Harris in Fourth Cinematic Boxing Event in 2010 Series Presented by NCM Fathom and Golden Boy Promotions LIVE From The Staples Center in Los Angeles

Centennial, Colo. - August 24, 2010 - Present and future stars of boxing will collide on the big screen in 200: Celebrate and Dominate Mosley vs. Mora LIVE in HD, as part of a Mexican Independence Day Bicentennial celebration featuring Five-Time and Three-Division World Champion Sugar Shane Mosley and former World Champion Sergio "The Latin Snake" Mora in a junior middleweight showdown on Saturday, September 18 at 9:00 p.m. Eastern / 6:00 p.m. Pacific.

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On Thursday September 16th, Star Boxing and The Empire Sports and Entertainment will present an exciting and entertaining night of professional boxing at the New York City's famous and luxurious Capitale located in downtown Manhattan. Headlining the card will be the newest addition to Star Boxing's growing stable, Huntington's undefeated, Chris Algieri (10-0, 5KO's), as he takes on upset-minded Martin Tucker (7-6, 3KO's) in an eight round jr. welterweight contest.

"We are excited to be bringing a night of thrilling boxing entertainment to the Capitale with The Empire," stated Joe DeGuardia, CEO and President of Star Boxing. "It is always great to do shows in NYC and The Capitale is a premier banquet hall that provides for classic boxing. We expect a sellout, so get your tickets early!"

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(August 23, 2010 – New York, NY) DiBella Entertainment’s ever expanding roster of world champions, top contenders, and the best prospects in boxing continues to grow with the signing of hard punching Detroit product Brian “The Lion” Mihtar (13-1, 10 KOs).

Mihtar, 30, has won four straight since his lone career setback, a tight six round decision loss to veteran Chris Gray in 2008. In his last outing, Mihtar easily outclassed former regional title challenger Robert Kamya.

"Words can't express how thrilled I am to be working with [DiBella Entertainment President] Lou DiBella,” said Mihtar. “My advisor [Greg Leon] and Lou have done a lot of great work together and I've put my trust in them. I know they're going to give me what I've always wanted, which is the opportunity. When they do, I know I'm going to deliver."

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By Matt Yanofsky and Dylon Silversey

Jersey City's Tomasz Adamek retained two minor titles with a twelve round decision over former contender Michael Grant of Blue Bell, PA. Adamek dominated his taller and mostly tentative opponent with left hooks and right hands on the inside throughout the bout. Grant was unable to get an offensive rhythm and ate left hooks throughout the contest.

In a sheer show of desperation, Grant came out aggressive in the final round and even buzzed Adamek, but he was unable to finish him off or even come close.

Scores were 117-111, 118-110 and 118-111.

Adamek improves to 42-1 (27 KO's). Grant, who may end up retiring, slips to 46-4 (34 KO's)

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By Matt Yanofsky and Dylon Silversey

Jersey City's Tomasz Adamek retained two minor titles with a twelve round decision over former contender Michael Grant of Blue Bell, PA. Adamek dominated his taller and mostly tentative opponent with left hooks and right hands on the inside throughout the bout. Grant was unable to get an offensive rhythm and ate left hooks throughout the contest.

In a sheer show of desperation, Grant came out aggressive in the final round and even buzzed Adamek, but he was unable to finish him off or even come close.

Scores were 117-111, 118-110 and 118-111.

Adamek improves to 42-1 (27 KO's). Grant, who may end up retiring, slips to 46-4 (34 KO's)

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By Les Dowgier

Tomorrow night Tomasz “Goral” Adamek, 41-1 (27 KOs), will be making his triumphant return to the ring in his first fight since his very impressive points victory over Chris “The Nightmare” Arreola, 29-2 (25 KOs). The Poland-native, who now fights out of Jersey City, NJ, will square off against the once greatly heralded Michael “Big” Grant, 46-3 (34 KOs), at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.

In the last few years these two fighters have had vastly different careers. While Adamek’s career has been a meteoric rise through the cruiser and heavyweight ranks, Grant has fought in relative obscurity ever since his devastating defeat at the hands of the great Lennox Lewis in 2000 (followed by an even more humbling defeat in his very next fight against the mediocre Jameel McCline a year later).

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"The Big Challenge"
Global Boxing Gym
Fight: Aug 21st
Prudential Center, Newark
Final Presser August 18th

Adamek & Grant - credit: Millenium Photo

Press Conference Quotes

Michael Grant: "I'm blessed to have the opportunity to fight Tomasz and my man Roger over there. No doubt it's going to be a nice night for the fight community, for the boxing world period. The heavyweight division is sad right now, so I just say, don't lose hope. Don't lose hope, because I know the belts are over the water right now, but they'll be back. They will definitely be back!"

"How do I see the fight playing out? Okay let's play with this...He's (Adamek) probably going to try to figure out the punching power for the first 3 or 4 rounds and then make a decision; 'Okay do I want to gamble or not'. Meanwhile, while he's thinking about gambling I'm already gonna be putting power out, dropping hands on him. So then you're into a 'what should I do?' moment. You got to make sure that those decisions don't make you delayed so bad where you start getting caught. And sometimes when you start getting caught, and getting caught, it messes all the decision making up and that can be very hurtful."

"I don't take anything away from Adamek, like I said he's a helluva light heavyweight champion. But I'm an elite fighter. I'm not like a Jason Estrada or a Chris Arreola, that's not my level."

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By: Jim Amato

He came within an eyelash of upsetting the great Larry Holmes and winning the heavyweight championship of the world. For the better part of the 1980's he was ranked in the top ten. By the time his career ended he had crossed gloves with no less then eight men who at one time held the moniker, world champion.

Renaldo "Mister" Snipes was born on August 15, 1956, in Houston, Texas. He fought out of Yonkers, N.Y. as he turned pro in 1978. He won his first twenty two bouts, as he progressed quickly up in the rankings. In 1980, Snipes halted Larry Alexander and Dwain Bonds. In 1981, Snipes made his move. He defeated the powerful Floyd "Jumbo" Cummings. Then Snipes outscored light heavyweight champion Eddie Mustafa Muhammad. Snipes next met the hard punching Gerrie Coetzee. Snipes was awarded what I felt was a terrible decision over the South African.

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EDDIE “BOSSMAN” JONES
August 8, 2010 - Eddie "Bossman" Jones, passed away on Saturday August 7, 2010 of natural causes. Jones, a rugged, aggressive light-heavyweight from California, took on the best in his division for over a decade, and I mean the best.

It is hard to depict how deep the light-heavyweight ranks were before other weights decimated the lines in recent years, but a quick glance at Eddie’s record does the job. Jones turned pro in 1965, had his nose spread in early fights against Harold Johnson, Jimmy Dupree and Henry Hank, tightened up his defense and worked his way to a shot at the WBA title held by Venezeula’s Vicente Rondon, whom he took the full 15 rounds in Caracas in 1971, before establishing himself as one of the toughest, cutest men around against the likes of Victor Galindez, Jesse Burnett, Len Hutchins, Tom Bethea, Andy Kendall, Rudiger Schmidtke and Tom Bogs, the latter two in Europe. Eddie was forced on the road because he couldn’t get a fight in California.

Ex-pro Rick Farris describes him as "too good for his own good - it's as if Eddie had no home." As his career relented in the mid-1970s, his obvious assets were preyed upon by the leading heavyweights of the day, all basking in a golden era, as Jerry Quarry, Ken Norton and George Foreman used him extensively in the gym. Eddie is perhaps best known as one of Muhammad Ali’s sparmates for the "Rumble in the Jungle" in Zaire in 1974, along with a young Larry Holmes and the much-avoided Roy Williams. When they say Ali enjoyed the greatest sparring imaginable for Foreman, they were not kidding. Jones played his part in an unforgettable win for Ali, and an unforgettable night for boxing.

The Fantasy Boxing Camp starts next week August 19 through August 22, 2010.

For details on the Fantasy Camp go to our website: www.gleasonsgym.net or call the gym at 718 797 2872.

A training clinic for personal trainers and boxing trainers has been added to the Fantasy Boxing Camp.

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(August 11, 2010 – New York, NY) Junior middleweight Steven Martinez (5-0, 5 KOs), a former national amateur champion with a perfect record in the professional ranks, has signed a long-term promotional contact with DiBella Entertainment. Martinez is only 20 years old, but the young pug from the Bronx has impressed since turning pro, stopping all five opponents he has shared a ring with.

Along with having a powerful promotional force now backing his career, Martinez is aligned managerially with a pair of heavy hitters, both figuratively and literally. Martinez is co-managed by well-known Jersey powerbroker Pat Lynch, along with star running back from the New York Giants, Brandon Jacobs.

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FLASH QUOTES
DEVON ALEXANDER

(Prior to the decision announcement) “We good. I think I did enough to win. (After the decision announcement) It was an okay performance for me. I am my own toughest critic. Kotelnik is a tough fighter, an ex-world champion. Like I told everyone, I have an A, B and C plan. I have all three, so I can adjust to whatever anyone brings. Kotelnik trained hard. Give him credit. I listened to my trainer (Kevin Cunningham). He told me to box. (Leg issue) My left leg was going out on me in the final round. I had a cramp. I trained for 12 rounds and got the victory. That is what I came here to do.

(On the cut to his right eye) It was my first cut, but I fought through it like a world champion does. We knew Kotelnik would come in, in shape and he did.”

ANDRIY KOTELNIK

“I want the belt. I deserve it. If the fight were anywhere but here, I would be champion. I am speechless. I have no words to describe what happened. That guy has something that belongs to me.”

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Michael Grant quotes:

"I only have 3 losses, those losses were learning stones for me, stepping stones. At this point in time when I step into this fight with Adamek, it's a great opportunity for me and I'm ready for it. I'm experienced; I've got a hell of a trainer; I'm having a hell of a camp. I mean everything is lining up. This fight is a very important opportunity to me and my family.

"I'm ready for this fight. More Experienced, more solid at this level right now. I've got a nice team, great training camp. I've got Eddie Mustafa and this is one of the times that I've trained the hardest. The only time I've trained harder than this is when I fought Lennox Lewis, so this is how I know that things are lining up for me to be victorious."

(How did Eddie change improve your style?) "I don't think Eddie changed my style. He's a hard knocks guy; he's from the old school. You gotta know Eddie, he's a good trainer, he's been there, he's been to the top, he's been a world champion himself. He's just basically using that talent, ability and experience to get me to the top cause he knows that his experience and my experience packed together means we basically have a hell of a combination. He hasn't changed my style but he knows what I have, and knows what he sees in me and what we put on the table in camp and he also sees a victorious win for us."

(There's going to be some point when Adamek is going to get in close and beyond the jab, how are going to handle that?) "I don't even see him getting beyond that jab. The jab is the most important punch in the game. From the jab perspective, if you're getting past my jab you're in range of my right hand, that's the rule of thumb. Anytime that they step one inch past that jab, it's the right hand that's coming and if you know the fight game, then you follow that up with a left hook. Its speed, combination, consistency and pressure that is going to be the victorious winner over Adamek. Everybody is talking about how he's slick, I don't see it! I don't see no slickness. I don't see any of this! Only thing I can probably say is that the man he likes, you know, you can see that he'll run around. But when he comes up against punching power, that man will try to punch you, that man tries to be slick."

"You know it's not gonna be a brawl because he's (Adamek) not gonna fight like that. This is not a hard or complicated fight. It's not like 2 chess players making the best moves. No, it's not like that at all. He's a very simple, ABC type guy."

(Do you respect Adamek's chin, like when he fought Arreola?) "You have to stick to your game plan. Listen, when I'm in there I don't think about fighters other fights. I'm gonna think about that fight right there. And if I see an opening for a right hand, I'm not going to question his chin, that right hand's coming."

Eddie Mustafa quotes:

"Right now I can put Michael in the top 5 of his division. Because of his work ethic and because of what he brings to me in the gym. I am not trying to change his style, all I am doing is adding on to his style. Whatever he brings me I just take that to another level."

(People are talking about Michael being the underdog do you see him that way?) "Not at all. Because they don't see Michael the way I see Michael. I am working with him everyday in the gym. We are working on different things. Michael is the bigger man, he's a harder punching man, he's got the height, and reach. He's got the good jab. You know, everybody's gonna see a different a very different scenario come the 21st. They're gonna see a more mature Michael Grant, as far as putting a little pressure on him and taking it from there goes."

"You guys gotta remember something. I am the first guy to give Adamek his first defeat, not Floyd Mayweather, when he fought Chad Dawson. And I'm gonna give him his second defeat. It's as simple as that."

"You know whatever Adamek brings to the dance; you gotta bring a dance partner. Sometimes the dance partner cooperates, sometimes he don't. We're not gonna cooperate."

"Adamek is the perfect opponent for Mike. We've got about 5 or 6 sparring partners that are Adamek's size and we have no problem with it. And we got guys that punch harder than Adamek. I'm content with what I'm seeing out of Michael."

"I don't know what Main Events was looking at when they signed Michael Grant, but I think they made one of the biggest mistakes in their history.

Kathy Duva quotes:

"Speaking for Main Events, we respect Michael Grant. We don't think anybody is a stepping stone. I still have nightmares about the night that he fought Andrew Golota. We know that he's not a stepping stone. We know that Tomasz has to fight bigger guys, better guys, if he's going to be able to win the heavyweight title which is what he wants to do. And our opinion here is that the guy who wins this fight is going to go on to do that."

"We believe that Tomasz is not going to get anywhere if he can't learn to beat the best in his division and he's going to have to get accustomed to very big fighters in order to do that. Michael Grant is, yes he's a test, but also from Adamek's perspective and Michael Grant's perspective, this is his shot, this is his Rocky movie. That's what makes a great promotion and that's what we're in the business of giving. We hope everybody agrees and wants to watch it on the 21st. Because it available on normal pay per view, so check your local listings, talk to your local cable or satellite provider, and of course the arena (Prudential Center, Newark, NJ) where Adamek is an amazing phenomenon. I know I will be holding my breath."

"I know Michael, I love him, he used to be our fighter and I have no hard feelings. But obviously now we are on opposite sides and I'll be rooting for my guy when the bell rings."

Fight Info:

The "Brick City Boxing Series" card will take place at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ, and is promoted by Main Events and Ziggy Promotions in association with X-Cel Worldwide.

Tickets priced at $53, $78, $103 and $253 (ringside) can be purchased at Prudential Center Box Office, by calling TicketMaster at 800-745-3000 or www.Prucenter.com

The fight is being distributed in North America by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 9PM EST / 6PM PST on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, Avail-TVN and DISH Network in the United States and Viewer's Choice and Bell TV in Canada for a suggested retail price of only $29.95

Devon Alexander vs. Andriy Kotelnik
Tavoris Cloud vs. Glen Johnson

Scottrade Center ◊ St. Louis, Missouri
Saturday, August 7, 2010 ◊ HBO

MAIN EVENT
WBC/IBF 140-POUND LIMIT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - 12 ROUNDS
(15 MINUTES AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF CLOUD-JOHNSON)
Devon Alexander “The Great” Andriy Kotelnik
Undefeated WBC/IBF Unified 140-Pound Champion Former WBA Super Lightweight Champion
St. Louis, MO Lviv, Ukraine
138 ¾ lbs... Weight 139 ½ lbs.
Red w/white trim Trunks Blue & Yellow
20-0, 13 KOs Record 31-3-1, 13 KOs
Referee: Vic Drackulich (Las Vegas, NV). Judges: Jerry Roth (Las Vegas, NV), Oren Shellenberger (Dallas, TX), Denny Nelson (Minneapolis, MN) . Supervisors: WBC-Mike George – IBF-Al Meier.

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Program Lineup Through Saturday August 14
Date Sport Event Price
Sat Aug 7 7:00PM ET Boxing Havoc is Back $4.99 More info

Boxing
Havoc is Back
Sat Aug 7 7:00PM ET

Tonight The Havoc is back as Havoc Boxing returns to present an action filled seven bout card that will be headlined by the New York State Super Bantamweight title between Mauricio Martinez and Reynaldo Lopez. The action begins at 7:00 eastern and will be streamed live on www.gofightlive.tv Martinez and Lopez have both been in with the best as they have a combined eighty-six bout between with Martinez being a former world champion, while Lopez has fought for the world title. The winner of this bout will jump back to the head of the line in the 122 pound division.

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By: Ricky Ray Taylor

TOMASZ ADAMEK (41-1 {27};
6'1, 217) has done a splendid job at busting up sub-par heavy-weights. Since the doctor stepped in to rescue cruiser-weight BOBBY GUNN from a licking last July (round 4), ADAMEK added upwards of 60 (that's SIXTY) pounds to his next 3 victims.

He won the IBF International Heavyweight Title next by busting up a tired Andrew Golata (256 1/2); then he out-maneuvered a slick Jason Estrada (237); before claiming the WBO Title at the hands of the big bully Chris Arreola (250 1/2).

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Five-Time World Champion Sugar Shane Mosley and former Junior Middleweight World Champion Sergio Mora will officially announce their bout set for Saturday, September 18 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on Mexican Independence Day Weekend. Mexican Welterweight Phenom Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and top junior welterweight contender Victor Ortiz will also be on hand to announce their respective bouts on the undercard. The event has a suggested retail price of $44.95 and will be distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT

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WITHERSPOON – CASTILLO HIGHLIGHTS SPARTAN FIGHT PROMOTIONS FIRST EVENT AT THE TAJ MAHAL IN ATLANTIC CITY

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (August 2, 2010)—On Saturday night, August 28th, Spartan Fight Promotions will present Battle I at the beautiful Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City with a terrific main event that will pit Heavyweight contender Chazz “The Gentleman” Witherspoon battling rough veteran Livin Castillo in a tough heavyweight bout scheduled for ten rounds.

Witherpsoon has a record of 26-2 with eighteen knockouts and is regarded as one of the top American Heavyweights.

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In a city like Las Vegas where celebrity sightings are as common as taxis on the Strip, it's not unusual to see Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) personalities receiving the same recognition and adulation usually reserved for rock legends, TV and Hollywood stars.

But for members of the MMA Community to be included by "Las Vegas Weekly" in their recent Top 50 list of "Personalities who define Las Vegas" -- this is a sign of how the fastest growing sport in the world has become such a prominent part of the Mainstream culture.

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GIANT OCTOPUS AT MANDALAY BAY SHARK REEF AQUARIUM PREDICTS JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ WINNER OF SATURDAY NIGHT'S MARQUEZ VS. DIAZ LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AT MANDALAY BAY EVENTS CENTER
IN LAS VEGAS AND LIVE ON HBO PAY-PER-VIEW®

LAS VEGAS (July 29) - It's official. The Giant Pacific Octopus at the Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay entered the sports predictions arena earlier this morning when he aggressively selected Juan Manuel "Dinamita" Marquez as the winner over Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz in Saturday night's contest between the two pugilists who are fighting for Marquez's Ring Magazine, WBA and WBO Lightweight World titles at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and live on HBO Pay-Per-View.

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"HUNGRY". It is a term heard in boxing very often. Before their first fight, boxers are often considered hungry, hungry to get inside the ring and get their career underway. After a few wins, they are hungry to then prove that they are a legitimate prospect. After reaching prospect status, boxers are said to become hungry to get to the level where they are considered a top contender. Contenders have been known as hungry in their quest to get a shot at a championship. It's almost something fighters become programmed to say, but when Star Boxing's Delvin Rodriguez tells you, "I am hungry" there is something different about it. You can see it in his eyes, and you can hear it in his voice. Just sitting down with Rodriguez for a few minutes, or watching an intense training session with the top rated welterweight, is all you need to realize just how hungry he actually is. This Friday night in the main event on ESPN's "Friday Night Fights", the IBF #3 rated Rodriguez (25-4-2, 14KO's) will look to put that hunger on display when he takes on Ashley Theophane (26-4-1, 7KO's) in a ten round welterweight contest at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma.

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Local Favorites Impress on the Undercard

(July 29, 2010 – New York, NY) Argenis Mendez brought his act to the bright lights of New York City, and shined through and through with a first round knockdown en route to an 8-round unanimous decision victory over local hero Shamir Reyes on Wednesday night. Mendez-Reyes headlined the latest edition of DiBella Entertainment’s Broadway Boxing series, in front of a capacity crowd at the BB King Blues Club and Grill in Times Square.

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Pagan, Lownacki, Adamek, Ali, Bryan

A press conference for "The Big Challenge", title fight between Tomasz Adamek, the IBF International Heavyweight and NABO Heavyweight Champion, (41-1, 27 KO's) and Michael Grant, (46-3, 34 KO's) was held Tuesday at Global Boxing Gym in North Bergen, NJ.

Michael Grant did not attend the press conference because he is training in Las Vegas, but was present via telephone. Nick Garone, Grant's manager, spoke for Michael Grant. "You are going to see that Michael Grant is prepared. He walks the walk, talks the talk as far as being a professional. He's been away from the spotlight for quite a long time and we believe that's a good thing. Michael is well preserved. He is 37 next week and in world heavyweights that's a good age, it's a seasoned age. August 21st will be a tremendous opportunity for us to be named on the short list of guys like Klitschko and Valuev." Garone added, "We have the utmost respect for Tomasz Adamek, but honestly we see a win as a way to prolong Michael's career and give him an opportunity to get back on the world wide stage." Garone reminded everyone that Michael Grant had once before defeated a Polish legend, Andrew Golota, and he said Grant would do so again on the 21st.

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Watch Top 10 Super Featherweight Argenis Mendez Battle Hard-Nosed Brooklyn Native Shamir Reyes

(July 28, 2010 – New York, NY) New York City’s longest running and most successful boxing series, Broadway Boxing, returns tonight, July 28, to the most intimate venue for boxing in the country, the BB King Blues Club in Times Square. In the main event, Argenis Mendez, who in his last fight won the USBA super featherweight title, returns to the ring in a non-title scrap vs. popular Broolynite Shamir Reyes.

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Next Friday at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, OK, highly touted, undefeated super middleweight contender, Donovan "Da Bomb" George (20-0-1, 17KO's), will look to continue on his path towards a super middleweight title shot, when he takes on the very dangerous, Francisco Sierra (21-3, 20KO's) in what promises to be an all-out war between heavy-handed contenders in the co-feature on ESPN's "Friday Night Fights" telecast. The bout, promoted by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and Warriors Boxing, is the co-feature to the welterweight showdown between IBF #3 rated, Delvin Rodriguez (25-4-2, 14KO's) and Ashley Theophane (26-4-1, 7KO's).

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HUNDREDS OF FANS SUPPORT JUAN MANUEL "DINAMITA" MARQUEZ AT LOS ANGELES FAN RALLY

Mexico's Number One Fighter Is Greeted By Throngs of Fans Before Heading to Las Vegas to Face Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz on July 31 in "Fight of the Year: The Rematch"

Los Angeles, CA (July 25)...Hundreds of fans braved the heat at the famed Placita Olvera today to cheer on Juan Manuel "Dinamita" Marquez before he heads to Las Vegas to face Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz in "Fight of the Year: The Rematch" on July 31 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center live on HBO Pay-Per-View®. Over 300 fans showed their support for Mexico's "Numero Uno" and Marquez reciprocated that support by signing autographs for over two hours in the blazing sun.

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By: Cestus Press
On July 30, 2010 , Cestus Management’s 147-pound contender Ashley Theophane headlines a major fight card that will be televised on ESPN’s FNF boxing series. The event will be live from the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami , Oklahoma .

Theophane, who is a veteran of 31 fights, will take on perennial contender Devlin Rodriguez in a bout scheduled for 10 rounds. It is a fight that pits both veterans at the crossroads in their career.

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Don’t Miss The Thrilling Replay On Tuesday, July 27 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT on SHO 2

EVERETT, WASH. — Fast-rising heavyweight prospect Shane Del Rosario kept his perfect record in tact with a first round knockout over Lolohea Mahe in the main event of Friday’ STRIKEFORCE Challengers MMA event on SHOWTIME® from the Comcast Arena at Everett in Everett, Wash.

In the co-main event, undefeated Sarah Kaufman defended her STRIKEFORCE Women’s Welterweight World Championship with a thrilling third round knockout of challenger Roxanne Modafferi.

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NEW YORK/TUNICA, MS.(July 24, 2010)—TONIGHT!!! Prize Fight Promotions will put on a five bout card that will be headlined by a terrific Lightweight encounter between Ty Barnett and Tyrese Hendrix and all the action can be seen LIVE and FREE on www.gofightlive.tv

The show, which will originate from the Fitzgerald’s Casino and Hotel can accessed LIVE at 8pm eastern by clicking http://www.gofightlive.tv/showEvent.do?eventId=747

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JUAN MANUEL "DINAMITA" MARQUEZ & IGNACIO "NACHO" BERISTAIN MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL TRANSCRIPT

K. Swanson:

Thanks everybody for calling in. We are almost 10 days out from a great, great fight night on July 31. Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Juan Diaz and we've just had a really great time talking to all of you throughout this promotion and so you getting to know the fighters as well.

Today, we are joined by Juan Manuel Marquez, his trainer, Ignacio Beristain and also translating for Juan is Robert Diaz from Golden Boy Promotions. I'm going to quickly turn it over to Richard Schaefer, Chief Executive Officer of Golden Boy Promotions to get us started.

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DELVIN RODRIGUEZ

Next Friday Delvin Rodriguez (25-4-2, 14KO's) returns to ESPN's "Friday Night Fights" when he takes on Ashley Theophane (26-4-1, 7KO's) in the main event bout of the evening at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma. Rodriguez-Theophane is scheduled for ten rounds in the welterweight division.

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Sherman Oaks, CA (July 19, 2010) – The countdown has begun. In just four days undefeated Viacheslav Uzelkov (22-0, 14 KOs) of Vinitza, Ukraine will take on WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov (9-1, 6 KOs) in the scheduled 12-round main event of the ESPN2 "Friday Night Fights" (10pm ET/7pm PT).

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By: Ricky Ray Taylor

When all was said and done in Newark, NJ this past weekend, many walked out of the arena with more questions about the two headliners than confirmations. Even though we weren't dazzled by their brilliance in the ring, the upward bound prospect in ALEX PEREZ along with the flashy veteran ZAB JUDAH did the best they could with what was delivered them.

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ZAB JUDAH Rocks the Prudential Center

By: Bobby Breen

7/17/10. Zab Judah is back! Mainlining on the Main Events “Brick City Brawl” series and showcased live on ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights, Judah looked sharp, crisp, and fresh. Judah (Brooklyn, NY) was able to dispatch a rugged Jose Armando Santa Cruz (Michoacan, Mexico) at 2:23 of round three. The former Welterweight and Light welterweight world champion looked in tremendous condition and was fast as ever with hands and feet. In the post-fight press conference Judah was well spoken and by all appearances is back on track in his career and personal life. Judah improves to 39 (27KO’s)-6-0 while Santa Cruz, who has been in the ring with the likes of Jose Casamayor, David Diaz, Edner Cherry, and held the NABF Lightweight title, falls to 28 (17KO’s)-5-0. Look for Zab Judah to move into a title contention in the Light Welterweight division.

In the co-feature Alex Perez of Newark, NJ won by unanimous decision over Edvan Barros from Miami, FL., via Brasil. Perez, who holds the WBC Caribbean Boxing Federation (CABOFE) Welterweight title, which was not on the line, improves to 12 (7KO’s)-0-0 while Barros falls to 10 (7KO’s)-10-1.

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MARQUEZ VS. DIAZ 2 WEBSITE GOES LIVE WHORUPICKING.COM IS THE ONLINE HOME FOR
"FIGHT OF THE YEAR: THE REMATCH"

LOS ANGELES, July 19 - Following the groundbreaking success of Golden Boy Promotions' official website for the Floyd Mayweather vs. Sugar Shane Mosley showdown this past May, WhoRUPicking.com is back, and is now featuring all the latest news and coverage for the highly-anticipated July 31 rematch between Juan Manuel "Dinamita" Marquez and Juan "Baby" Diaz.

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Big Weekend For David Haye - And His Fans!

WBA Heavyweight Champion of the World David ‘Hayemaker’ Haye has a busy schedule this coming weekend. On Saturday evening David will be at the First Annual BBBofC Southern Area Boxing Council Awards Dinner. Then on Sunday ‘Hayemaker’ fans will get the chance to not only meet with their hero but also get to watch him in action at The Ultrachem TKO Gym Boxers & Celebrity Football Tournament, in aid of The Indee Rose Trust which will be at the Brockwell Stadium, Canvey Island.

David, who won the WBA crown by thoroughly out boxing Russian behemoth Nikolay Valuev in November ‘08, has been nominated for the Southern Area Fighter Of The Year Award. Coincidentally both Darren Barker and Kevin Mitchell, who have also been nominated for the Fighter of the Year award, are set to be playing on Sunday at the Charity Football Tournament.

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By: Dylon Silversey
http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com
The ESPN Friday Night Fights card featured pretty much every aspect you could think of in the boxing world. From heavyweight slugfests to tactical battles, former Olympians, future champions, and a former undisputed champion on the comeback trail, there wasn’t much missing. The eight fight card from the Prudential Center in Newark featured plenty of local talent from New Jersey and New York alike.

The local flavor started early, with Angel Concepcion, from Newark defeating Shannon Anderson, hailing from Coatesville, PA. Dominating from the opening bell, Concepcion used a stiff jab and good defense to win his second career fight. Scores were 40-36 twice, and 40-35 due to the dominating third round, where he nearly dropped Anderson.

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Raquel Gonzalez
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All the fighters for Star Boxng's PPV show, T-N-T at the Tropicana, weighed-in today at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. Below is the complete bout sheet for tomorrow night's fights.
Main Event - Heavyweights
12 Rounds

David Tua - 237 1/2 lbs.
Vs.
Monte Barrett - 225 lbs.
TUA AND BARRETT WEIGHED-IN YESTERDAY
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Welterweights
8 Rounds

Raymond Serrano - 145 lbs.
Vs.
Ayi Bruce - 144 lbs.

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A new and improved Zab Judah showed off his skills in the ring last night against Jose Armando Santa Cruz in the main event at the Prudential Center.

The Brooklyn native sent Santa Cruz to the mat in the third round with a crushing left uppercut, then forced Santa Cruz on the ropes while relentlesly hammering his head and body, causing referee Benjy Esteves to step in and end the fight early.

"It went just about like I planned it," said Judah

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No matter how grand the stage, there is always much more to a boxing card than just the main event. This Friday former champions Zab ‘Super’ Judah and Jose Armando Santa Cruz will headline a card from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Training for the bout out of the Hit Factory Gym on the East side of Las Vegas, Judah has been grabbing much of the headlines with his proclamations of returning to supremacy at 140 pounds but the undercard has an interesting story to offer in the form of hard luck Alex Perez.

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On the “The Brick City Boxing Series” in Newark, New Jersey at the Prudential Arena (July 16, ESPN 2, 9pm)

By: Les Dowgier

Boxing is not for the timid or faint of heart. It is a tough, gritty world filled with men exuding the same characteristics. It is not a sport doctors “play” at the club on weekends. You don’t “do” or “play” boxing. In boxing, it is a fight. Perhaps for that reason, so many boxers have backgrounds that required them to fight one way or another for so much of their life. Though there are exceptions, you’ll rarely find sons of doctors, lawyers or stockbrokers from affluent backgrounds in the ring. Few other sports have stories like boxing, and Alex “The Brick City Bullet” Perez is one such story. His is a story of triumph and tribulation, of great highs and great lows and most importantly, a story of friendship and loyalty. Perez will be fighting in his biggest fight to date, as the co-feature on July 16 in Main Event’s “Brick City Boxing Series” at the Prudential Arena in Newark, New Jersey which will air on ESPN2 at 9pm.

This is the type of story fit for Hollywood and can certainly be written like a dramatic screen play. Setting: It's the middle of yet another muggy, humid summer night at the Baxter Terrace Projects, Newark, New Jersey. It is uncharacteristically still and quiet, however, the Perez family is one of the last remaining families in the hulking red brick projects before they were to be condemned. Suddenly, the family is startled by a loud thumping on the door followed by a loud voice, “Newark Police! Open the door!” This sounds like it's closer to the end of the story rather than the beginning, so in order to get the full story we must rewind a few years.

Alex Perez grew up on the streets of Newark, New Jersey. Running the streets of Newark, he encountered his fair share of trouble. However, unlike his peers, Alex had a special talent, he could box and perhaps as importantly, his talent was noticed by local boxing trainer, Jose Rosario who became like a stepfather to the young fighter. Rosario did all he could to focus the young fighter’s energy towards boxing and did an admirable job, helping Alex amass an impressive 56-3 amateur record. However, as a coach and stepfather, there is only so much that one can do, and Alex himself admits that if it wasn’t for his continued running around on the street of the Brick City, his amateur exploits would’ve been even more impressive.

In December of 2004, Alex first showcased his great potential and talent in the professional ranks, winning by an impressive first round knockout. It seemed like Alex was taking his first steps toward his dream and was leaving the street behind. Only 6 short weeks later, that perception was shattered by two bullets which also shattered Alex’s ribs around his chest and stomach. The streets had caught up with Alex and threatened to derail his professional career only 8 short weeks after it began. But, true to the grit and toughness which exemplifies the sport, Alex was back in the ring a mere 6 months later, achieving another 1st round knockout.

Finally, it appeared as is Perez’s career was back on track and heading in the right direction. Over the following two years, the talented southpaw compiled a record of 9-0 with 5 Kos and was coined “The Brick City Bullet” by his friend from the gym, Danny Serratelli. However, true to any Hollywood drama, the protagonist must face more challenges, and Alex did just that. After finally righting his path, Alex’s career was hit with another unexpected obstacle; his long-time trainer learned that his wife was suffering with cancer. Between his daytime job, working for Essex County, and taking care of his ailing wife, Rosario found it difficult to devote time to the career of his young charge. Perez would remain out of the ring for 15 months. Though other promoters and managers came calling on the promising young fighter, when asked why he didn’t accept these offers and leave Rosario, Alex simply answered, “I’ve got loyalty.” Perez, takes loyalty very seriously and has a very small and very close knit team who back each other up. Unlike so often in life, Alex's loyalty would be returned …in spades.

After this 15 month layoff, Rosario arranged to get Perez back in the ring. Fighting in Puerto Rico, Alex fought for the WBC Caribbean Boxing Federation welterweight title in the first 10 rounder of his career. Despite the rust and the new difficult circumstances, Alex increased his win total to 10 via unanimous decision. Once again, true to any good dramatic story, each small triumph must be met with a challenge; and this brings us back to that summer night at the Baxter Terrace Projects.

Brick City Bullet Team, Hernando Alvarado, Danny Serratelli, , Alex Perez, Jerome Irving and Michael Perez

“Newark Police! Open the door!” Alex, still half asleep walks over to the door to find two Newark Police officers standing in the door way. What was to follow was like a nightmare. Suddenly, Alex is being taken out of his apartment, handcuffed and informed that he’s under arrest for armed robbery. Still not fully awake, Alex is in disbelief. When he gets to the police station he immediately calls Rosario to help make sense of this situation. Rosario then made the phone call that would turn out to not only salvage Alex’s career, but also save his life. Rosario called former pupil and current attorney and friend Danny Serratelli.

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Friday, Aug. 13, at Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, Calif.

LOS ANGELES (July 15, 2010) – Tickets, starting at just $29, are on sale for a vitally important showdown between two of California’s most highly regarded heavyweight contenders seeking to become the first world heavyweight champion of Mexican descent.

Riverside’s Cristobal “The Nightmare” Arreola (28-2, 25 KOs) will square off with Bakersfield rival Manuel “El Toro” Quezada (29-5, 18 KOs) on Friday, Aug. 13, at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, Calif., in a scheduled 12-round main event for the WBC Mexican National Championship presented by Goossen Tutor Promotions.

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Zab"Super" Judah has donated tickets to his upcoming July 16th "Brick City BoxingSeries" match with Jose Armando Santa Cruz of Michoacan, Mexico to the children of Newark's C.O.M.B.A.T.T .Gym.

Larry Hazzard, Founder of C.O.M.B.A.T.T. Gym, said "We are very grateful for Zab Judah's generosity in donating tickets to the kids of C.O.M.B.A.T.T. It exemplifies the heart of a real champion to give back to the community. It is especially important in a community like this where youngsters look up to boxers. Zab has proven himself to be a great role model for our youth and we appreciate that he is fighting at Prudential Center in Newark and making himself available during his visit to the City."

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Santa Cruz, Kathy Duva and JudahSanta Cruz, Kathy Duva and Judah
The final press conference for the July 16th Zab Judah vs. Jose Armando Santa Cruz "Brick City Boxing Series" show at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, was held at the impressive Global Boxing Gym, North Bergen, NJ. Here are quotes from the event.

Kathy Duva: "Zab Judah started his boxing career with Main Events many years ago, and he's still a very young man, just as I am very young! Zab has announced his intentions to finish his career with us."

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INDIO, CALIF. (July 13, 2010) -- Undefeated World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior welterweight champion and Top-10 pound for pound fighter TIMOTHY "Desert Storm" BRADLEY and No. 1 junior middleweight contender ALFREDO "Perro" ANGULO hosted a Palm Springs Media Workout today at the Boys and Girls Club of America Gym in Indio, Calif. Undefeated Top-Five welterweight contender and Bradley opponent CARLOS ABREGU also paid a visit to the gym, choosing to observe Bradley's training rather than give him a look at his own training. The fighters will be featured atop an all-action card, in separate 12-round bouts. Angulo will be facing former World Boxing Association (WBA) super welterweight champion JOACHIM ALCINE in a World Boxing Council (WBC) super welterweight title elimination bout. Promoted by Gary Shaw Productions and Thompson Boxing Promotions, the Bradley-Abregu / Angulo-Alcine doubleheader will take place This Saturday! July 17, at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino • Resort • Spa in Rancho Mirage, Calif.. HBO Boxing After Dark will televise both bouts live, beginning at 9:45 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast.)

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FROM L-R, DAVID TUA, CEDRIC KUSHNER, JOE DEGUARDIA, MONTE BARRETT
star boxing

Earlier today at the beautiful Palm Restaurant (Palm West) in New York City, Star Boxing hosted a luncheon press conference for Saturday night's PPV show in Atlantic City. In attendance were both main event fighters, David Tua (51-3-1, 43KO's), Monte Barrett (34-9, 20KO's), and their camps, Star Boxing President and CEO, Joe DeGuardia, Cedric Kushner (Tua's promoter), as well as many of the event's sponsors and an abundant of media.

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Local favorites Curtis Stevens, Will Rosinsky, Sadam Ali, Mauricio Martinez, Gary Stark Jr. and Joselito Collado to see action at the Aviator Sports Center in Brooklyn, New York

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (July 13, 2010)—On Saturday night August 7th, Havoc Boxing will make its initial foray in to boxing promotion as the upstart Promotion presents a terrific night of boxing at the Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn, New York.

In the main event, Curtis “Showtime” Stevens will see action a Super Middleweight bout scheduled for ten rounds against Corey Cummings.

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This year’s initiative themed a “Super Healthy Summer” and is focusing on reducing childhood obesity; Program initiated in 2006 by Mayor Booker and Newark Now provides summer safe havens for youth

Newark, NJ – July 8, 2010 – Mayor Cory A. Booker, the Newark Municipal Council, Deputy Mayor Margarita Muñiz, Newark Now President Edgar Izurieta and other dignitaries will join with Newark residents to kick off the City of Newark’s 2010 Super Summer Initiative in Newark’s largest municipal park, Nat Turner Park, located at 251-289 18th Avenue at the corner of Boyd Street and Muhammad Ali Avenue, on Monday, July 12, 2010, at Noon. This year’s Super Summer celebrity guests are professional boxers Zab “Super” Judah and Newark native Alex “The Brick City Bullet” Perez.

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PHILADELPHIA (July 11, 2010)—This Wednesday night at The Arena in South Philadelphia, 2008 Olympic Gold Medal winner, Felix Diaz will now take on Broderick Antoine in the eight round co-feature of a big night of world class boxing that will be promoted by No Limits Promotions in association with Joey Eye Boxing.

In the main event, undefeated Israeli Cruiserweight Ran Nakash of Haifa, Israel will risk his 24-0, eighteen knockout record against Victor Barragan, 11-5 with three knockouts of Oxnard, California.

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It appears that Alex "The Brick City Bullet" Perez, 11-0, 7 KO's finally has an opponent willing to step up to the plate and fight in the co-feature on Main Event's ESPN2 show which will take place at the Prudential Arena in Newark this Friday, July 16. Perez has been training to fight whoever they put in from of him since the highly regarded Vincent Arroyo, 10-1, 7 KO's pulled out of the fight.

Edvan Dos Santos Barros, 10-9, 7 KO's is said to be his opponent. Barros has a deceiving record. He is a fighter who has fought all top notch competition including Luis Colazzo and Alexis Camacho. HBO even did a special "Ring Life" segment on Barros (links to it are below). The July 16th show, is part of Main Event's Brick City Boxing Series will feature Zab Judah, 38-6, 26 KO's vs. Jose Armando Santa Cruz, 28-4, 17 KO's in the main event. It looks like it will be packed with competitive bouts from top to bottom, the card will also feature local favorites Nicky DeMarco, 2-2, 2 KO's and Patrick Farrell, 5-1, 3 KO's.

Edvan Dos Santos Barros "Ring Life"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYX2Z0N2g0Q
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Polish boxing fans have come to anticipate thrilling action from one of their Polish compatriots whenever they come to Prudential Center in Newark NJ. Expect the red and white Polish banners to fly and cheering to be exuberant as the tradition continues on July 16th. Adam Kownacki, fresh off of a 4th round KO of Yohan Banks, is scheduled to face 230lb Damon Clement of Ohio.

Fighting on the undercard of the Zab Judah vs. Jose Armando Santa Cruz fight, Kownacki will have a perfect opportunity to display his talents to the boxing world. In strict preparation for his upcoming bout, Kownacki has worked exclusively with his long time trainer Leon Taylor and the Global Boxing team to prepare him for his July 16th standoff. If things go according to preparation, this should be another victory for the young Kownacki as he continues his quest to become world heavyweight champion.

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On Saturday July 17th Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing presents T-N-T at the Tropicana, when WBO #2 rated heavyweight contender David Tua (51-3-1, 43KO's) takes on former heavyweight title challenger Monte Barrett (34-9, 20KO's) live on PPV at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. Featured on the undercard, making their U.S. debuts, are two of France's top prospect's, European Lightweight Champion Anthony Mezaache (18-5-3, 4KO's) and the 2008 French Olympic silver medalist, Khedafi Djelkhir (6-0, 5KO's).

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Newark, NJ (July 8) – Unbeaten welterweight sensation Alex Perez will throw out the ceremonial first pitch this Saturday at Riverfront Stadium prior to the Newark Bears’ 7:05 pm showdown with the Long Island Ducks.

A lifelong Newark resident with an 11-0 professional ledger, Perez’ next bout takes place just minutes away at the luxurious Prudential Center July 16 as part of ESPN 2’s Friday Night Fights telecast. Perez will battle an opponent TBA in the eight round televised co-feature to the Zab Judah-Jose Armando Santa Cruz showdown.

Tickets priced at $53, $78, $103 and $203 (ringside) can be purchased at Prudential Center Box Office, by calling 201-679-0485 or www.Prucenter.com

By: Jim Amato

Gary Todd loves boxing. The veteran Scot writer who now resides in Australia pours out his passion in his new book,"Workouts From Boxing's Greatest Champs II". Gary met and talked to over thirty fine boxers. From my hero Roberto Duran to today's mega stars like Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr.

There are brief bio's on each boxer's illustrious career and then Gary talks to them about their unique and diversified training and eating habits. Reading this book is like taking a course in Boxing Training 101. You can find out how greats like Mike Tyson, Tommy Hearns and the late Diego Corrales prepared to do battle on the world stage. How each champion ensured themselves to be fit and ready for the contest at hand.
This is a can't miss book for the die hard or casual boxing fan. Do you want to train like a fighter ? Much of what you need to know is between the covers of this book. I'm sure you will enjoy it as much as I did.

Featuring Open Workout with Ali and 7/16 Undercard Fighters and Meet & Greet with Zab “ Super” Judah

This Saturday, July 10th in Brooklyn, NY, Sadam “World Kid” Ali will host the Grand Opening of his “Sadam Ali Boxing & Fitness Center”. Media and the public are welcome to attend this big event.

Festivities will begin at 1:00pm. Zab Judah will be there to promote his friend Ali’s venture. Both fighters will be available for media interviews and a public meet and greet. Many other boxing professionals intend to show support also, including Mark Breland and Paulie Malinaggi.

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Ice Promotions - “No Excuses”
July 10, 2010 – Patriot Center
FIGHT WEEK NEWS & NOTES
Fans Invited To Noon Weigh-In Friday at La Sandia Restaurant in Tysons Corner Center

Fans are invited out to La Sandia, a Mexican restaurant located inside Tysons Corner Center shopping mall, on Friday, July 9 at Noon to watch all 16 fighters step on the scales at the official weigh-in. Weigh-in sponsors include: Ed Hardy (providing boxers to the boxers), The Art of Shaving store and CakeLove, the retail bakery founded by Warren Brown. La Sandia elevates classic Mexican dishes with innovative and culinary techniques and fresh ingredients from local farms and markets.

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Local Favorites Bracero, Smith, Monroe, McLeod-Wells, and Lamonakis to See Action on the Undercard

(July 6, 2010 – New York, NY) New York City’s longest running and most successful boxing series, Broadway Boxing, returns July 28 to the most intimate venue for boxing in the country, the BB King Blues Club in Times Square. In the main event, Argenis Mendez, who in his last fight won the USBA super featherweight title, returns to the ring in a non-title scrap.

Tickets for Broadway Boxing are on sale now through DiBella Entertainment, and start at only $55.

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THE ELECTRIFYING ENCOUNTER BETWEEN HANK LUNDY AND JOHN MOLINA

WHAT: Cerveza Tecate invites fans 21 and older in Lincoln, Rhode Island to be part of this fight during the live taping of ESPN’s “Friday Night Fights” on Friday, July 9. The event will be broadcast live on ESPNDeportes and ESPN2 as part of the cerveza con carácter’s support of the sport.
The main fight of the night will be between the Americans Hank Lundy 18 (KO 10) + lost 0 (KO 0) vs. John Molina 20 (KO 16) + lost 1 (KO 0), in 10 rounds of lightweight action.

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Saratoga Springs, NY (July 7, 2010) – World-ranked female featherweight Maureen Shea (14-2, 8 KOs) will face rugged veteran Liliana Martinez (8-10, 4 KOs) in a six-round feature fight with regional title implications July 30th at the Saratoga Springs City Center in Saratoga Springs, New York.

The fight, sanctioned by the NABF for a regional 126 pound title, will be featured on Pugnacious Promotions' annual "Night of Future Champions" summer fight card during the beginning of racing at the historic Saratoga thoroughbred horse track. Doors to this year’s boxing event will open earlier to showcase some of the area’s best amateur boxers in preliminary bouts supporting the pro fight card.

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July 3, 2010 - I am the son of Mexican immigrants who is a professional boxer with a college diploma. I have earned three world titles in my career and I am training to fight Juan Manuel Marquez for the Unified Lightweight World Championship on July 31. I also own a construction business with my brother and am taking the necessary steps to become a lawyer.

This is because my parents had the foresight to move to the United States so that I could have these opportunities. As we celebrate the Fourth of July, it is important to remember that we live in a country where anything is possible and the "America Dream" is real.

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July 23rd Title Defense Pushed Back to September 11th, in Sunderland

TORONTO, ON – (Tuesday, June 29, 2010) Orion Sports Management announced today that IBF Super Bantamweight champion Steve Molitor has sustained a leg injury in training, and will have to push back his fight against the UK’s Jason Booth until September 11th.

“It’s unfortunate, but Steve has suffered a stress factor, and can’t properly train for Jason Booth. So it’s not a situation where we want to move this fight back,” said Allan Tremblay, President of Orion Sports Management

“It just needs to be done.”

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I recently had the opportunity to interview Alex “The Brick City Bullet” Perez, 11-0 (7 KO’s), an exciting prospect who will be fighting on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights on July 16, 2010.
Chip Mitchell: Alex thanks for granting us this opportunity to interview you before your next fight. How has training gone for you?

Alex Perez: Thanks for the opportunity man. Training is going very, very good man. I’m focused. I’m 100% right now. I’ve got three more LONG weeks so I’m definitely going to be like 110 or maybe 120 percent by fight time.

Chip Mitchell: Alex you are a tall, skilled southpaw with a little pop on your punches....
Alex Perez: Definitely.
Chip Mitchell: As a result, it has been hard for you to find some fights. Does that frustrate you at all?

Alex Perez: The God’s honest truth? Yeah definitely it frustrates me, but I give all the faith to the Man upstairs and keep my hope and faith alive. He finally blessed me with the opportunity to do what I got to do, do my thing on national TV on July 16th. I’ve been waiting for a long time for this shot and you know, God finally granted me my chance. So it’s time for me to capitalize on it and do what I do.

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Tickets for the August 21st ‘Brick City Boxing Series’ title fight between Tomasz Adamek, the IBF International Heavyweight and NABO Heavyweight Champion, (41-1, 27 KO’s) and Michael Grant, (46-3, 34 KO's) go on sale this Thursday, July 1st.. Tickets are available at 11am.

The fight tops a 7 bout card taking place at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ and is promoted by Main Events and Ziggy Promotions in association with X-Cel Worldwide.

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CRIS CYBORG RETAINS STRIKEFORCE FEMALE TITLE, CUNG LE EXACTS REVENGE AGAINST SCOTT SMITH, JOSH THOMSON OUTLASTS PAT HEALY
BEFORE 12,649 FANS AT HP PAVILION ON SHOWTIME® _________________

Catch Replay On Monday, June 28, 2010, At 10 P.M. ET/PT On SHOWTIME 2

SAN JOSE, Calif. – On a historic night of Mixed Martial arts presented by STRIKEFORCE and M-1 GLOBAL and televised on SHOWTIME®, two-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion Fabricio “Vai Cavalo” Werdum (14-4) registered the most spectacular upset in MMA history with a 1:09, first-round submission (triangle choke) over the world’s No. 1 heavyweight and pound-for-pound fighter, Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko (31-2) before 12,649 Saturday at HP Pavilion.

Fedor, a six-footer, had Werdum in trouble in the opening moments after dropping him with a right uppercut that was followed with several more punches. But from his back, Werdum, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and member of Brazil’s vaunted Chute Boxe fight squad, got Fedor into a combination triangle- and arm-choke. Within seconds, the fight was over. The famed Fedor had tapped out.

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By: Johnny Benz (June 27, 2010) Doghouse Boxing

On Saturday night, in a fight that was notable for showcasing very low defense from both fighters, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. scored a unanimous decision over John Duddy. The fight was action packed from start to finish, but it looked like both fighters had not much interest in utilizing some much needed defensive skills.

Duddy seemed to eat every punch thrown, and Chavez didn't show great defensive skills either. Both fighters threw some decent punches, but it looked as if Duddy got hit much more.

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By: Stephen Tobey at ringside (June 27, 2010) Special to Doghouse Boxing

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Nicolai Firtha’s first fight in New England was one he’ll never forget. The Akron, Ohio resident stopped Tony Grano of Hartford, Conn. in the second round of a scheduled ten to win the vacant North American Boxing Organization USA heavyweight title Saturday at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Firtha, 18-7-1 (8), dropped Grano twice. Firtha dropped Grano in the final minute of the first round with two overhand rights.

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World-rated heavyweight contender David Tua (51-3-1, 43KO's), is currently in the U.S. training for his upcoming fight against Monte Barrett (34-9, 20KO's) at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, NJ on Saturday July 17th. The WBO #2 rated Tua has set himself up in camp in nearby Jersey City, NJ with long-time trainer Roger Bloodworth. This will be Tua's third fight overall, but first in the U.S. since making his return to the ring in October of last year after a two-year hiatus.

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On Saturday, July 17th, two former heavyweight title challengers collide live on Pay-Per-View, when devastating knockout artist, David Tua (51-3-1, 43KO's) takes on fellow hard-hitting contender, Monte Barrett (34-9, 20KO's) in an exciting match-up of heavy handed bangers at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. The show, billed as, T-N-T at the Tropicana, is scheduled for twelve rounds and will be for Tua's WBO Asian Pacific, and WBO Oriental Heavyweight titles.

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By: Albert Alvarez

One on One Chat

What’s going on Nicky, how have you been? So it’s been a while since we last saw you in the ring, help us get caught up, what have you been up to?

ND- What’s up Albert all is well man just working hard . Yes haven’t fought in a while. I opened up a gym in staten island so most of my time has been spent working with the kids

The last time you fought was over 2 years ago in a points loss to Amaro. Do you still think about that last fight and think back about what you could have done differently? I ask you this because usually when it’s been a while since a fighter last fought, it’s usually the last fight they had that sticks around.

ND- Yes last time I fought was alberto amaro right before the fight I had some issues within my team it got to the point where I didn’t even want to fight . I got knocked down in the first round . Hard to win a 4 rounder after being knocked down . I lost by one point on a judges score card so without the knockdown would have been a draw.

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On Saturday, July 17th, two former heavyweight title challengers collide live on Pay-Per-View, when devastating knockout artist, David Tua (51-3-1, 43KO's) takes on fellow hard-hitting contender, Monte Barrett (34-9, 20KO's) in an exciting match-up of heavy handed bangers at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. The show, billed as, T-N-T at the Tropicana, is scheduled for twelve rounds and will be for Tua's WBO Asian Pacific, and WBO Oriental Heavyweight titles.

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Hello Everyone!

Attached is the bout list for this Saturday's Amateur Boxing Event.
Some bouts fell through. If you are not on the list, but were before, that means your bout fell through and you are NOT boxing.
Most of these bouts are confirmed. I have a few pending. If I don't get an answer from the waiting party by Thursday, the bout is going to be DROPPED.
This bout card is officially CLOSED.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email me.
Thanks for all your help & participation.
Angela Querol
Gleason's Gym
JUNE 26, 2010
GLEASON’S AMATEUR SHOW

52 Sammy Twaiti 8 vs. Alec Morales 8yrs JO/CONFIRMED
0-1 0-0
Gleason’s Bethlehem BC
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JUNE 21ST, 2010, RENO - As part of the Jack Johnson vs. Jim Jeffries centenary in Reno, Top Rank Incorporated, the Grand Sierra Resort, and Let's Get It On Promotions present an evening of professional boxing.

Main and Co-Main bouts on Fox Sports and Fox Sports Espanol

"Reno Xtreme Fights - The Legacy Continues" will feature top Mexican prospect Ulises "Archie" Solis (30-2, 21 KOs) vs. Eric Ortiz (32-10, 21 KOs) in a 10 round Jr. Flyweight bout. Solis is the IBF #1 contender and the fight against his fellow countryman Ortiz is a rematch of their 2006 world title fight in which Solis won by 9th round TKO.

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New interview with author/boxer Gary Todd
By: Michele Chong
Photo courtesy of Gary Todd between “Two Joes”: Joe Frazier and Joe Bugner
© 2010 All rights reserved.
If you want to train like a champ, you better be up by 5 a.m. and eat a lot of oatmeal. That’s just one of the tidbits I learned while reading author/boxer Gary Todd’s brand new title “Workouts from Boxing’s Greatest Champs II.” His best-selling first edition was a big hit and now the Scottish-born writer is back with even more training tips and interesting facts gleaned from an all-star array of various champions from the ring.

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In 1974 Mohammed Ali was considered past his sell-by date when he produced one of the greatest performances of all time to beat George Foreman and cement his reputation as a boxing legend and in 2010 Seni reminded everyone that it too was still the greatest with its biggest and boldest show ever, drawing record crowds to the Excel to witness an unparalleled weekend of combat sports magic. It seemed fitting then that current World Boxing Champion David Haye and former champ Tim Witherspoon were at the show to support what has become the greatest martial arts spectacle on earth, with the Seni show boasting an impressive mix of combat sports, strength, health and fitness, the whole creating what is now widely considered the best Seni ever.

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WHAT: Cerveza Tecate invites fans 21 and older in Ontario, California to be part of this fight during the live taping of ESPN’s “Friday Night Fights” on Friday, July 2. The event will be broadcast live on ESPNDeportes and ESPN2 as part of the cerveza con carácter’s support of the sport.
The main fight of the night will be between American Demetrius Hopkins 29 (KO 11) + lost 1 (KO 0) vs. Mike Arnaoutis, from Greece, 22 (KO 10) + lost 5 (KO 1), in 12 rounds, welterweights action.

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By: John J. Raspanti at ringside Doghouse Boxing

It took WBA super middleweight champion Andre “S.O.G.” Ward all of half a round to dissect Alan Green, after that it was total domination. Ward won every round of the twelve round affair, retaining his super middleweight championship and advancing to the semi-finals of the Super Six Boxing Classic. For all Greens pre-fight yammering about being the stronger and aggressive fighter, it was “hummingbird”, as Green called Ward, who outmuscled and outfought him.

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Newark's Alex Perez will take a notable step up in competition when he battles hard hitting Vincent Arroyo of Amherst, NY Friday, July 16 at the Prudential Center as part of a Friday Night Fights card.

At 11-0 (7 KO's), Perez has fought just twice since 2007, most recently defeating 31 fight veteran Joselito Del Rosario two weeks ago in the Dominican Republic. Perez, who was a top amateur, served as a lead sparring partner for Miguel Cotto and Joel Julio, mimicking former world champion Carlos Quintana before both men fought him. In his last bout in the Garden State at the Robert Treat Hotel (which is literally two blocks from the Pru Center) he scored a gutsy unanimous decision victory over tougher than advertiser Cory Peterson in the fight of the night.

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Newark's Jerson Ravelo suffered another devastating setback last night when he was stopped by Maxim Vlasov in the third round of a bout aired on ESPN 2's Friday Night Fights. Ravelo accepted the bout on short notice and was clearly not himself from the opening bell.

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Photo credit: Tom Casino/SHOWTIME

OAKLAND, Calif., - WBA Super-Middleweight Champion Andre Ward and challenger Allan Green make weight for their Super Six World Boxing Classic showdown televised Saturday, June 19-live on SHOWTIME, 10p ET/PT - from Oakland's Oracle Arena.

The event is promoted by Goossen Tutor Promotions, TNT Boxing and Dibella Entertainment and sponsored by Corona, Oakland Tribune and River Rock Casino.

WEIGH IN RESULTS

Andre "S.O.G" Ward 167.75 lbs. - Allan "Sweetness" Green 166 lbs.

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"The Brick City Bullet" Alex Perez

The undercard for the July 16th Zab “Super” Judah vs. Jose Armando Santa Cruz is shaping up to be a true boxing fan’s treat with abundant local flavor.

The main event featuring Zab Judah, Brooklyn, NY 38-6, 26 KO’s vs. Jose Armando Santa Cruz, Michoacán, Mexico, 28-4, 17 KO will be a 10 round junior welterweight crowd pleaser. Zab promised that the match up will be full of action and excitement and that he has a few surprises in store for the fans.

On the undercard, undefeated welterweight, Alex Perez of Newark, NJ, 11-0, 7 KO’s will bring exciting local action to Prudential Center as he takes on New York City’s, Vincent Arroyo, 10-1, 7 KO’s. These are two excellent welterweight prospects that have trouble getting matches and have decided to fight each other in a true crossroads fight. In his last bout, Arroyo upset Paterson’s Jeremy Bryan.

In his second appearance at Prudential Center, Brooklyn, NY’s, Sadam “Worldkid” Ali, 7-0, 3 KO’s, will defend his unblemished record when he takes on Philadelphia’s, Julius Edmonds, 7-7, in a 6 round welterweight battle. In his last fight at Pru Center Ali thrilled the large number of fans who came to cheer him by scoring a unanimous decision 4 round decision against Jason Thompson.

Patrick Farrell, 5-1, 3 KO’s of Jersey City always brings a big crowd of supportive, boisterous fans when he fights near his hometown. He will fight a cruiserweight match against Newton “The Butcher” Kidd, Bronx, NY 7-7-1.

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Interview by Rob Tierney

Steve Cunningham in action!

Last weekend, the top dogs in the Cruiserweight division invaded Boxing's hometown to help honor the 2010 inductees. The division's best including Marco Huck, Troy Ross and Steve "USS" Cunningham were on hand to pay tribute to the sport's past while discussing the sport's future specifically in the Cruiserweight division. I had a chance to speak with Steve Cunningham on the future of the division and his recent victory over Troy Ross in Germany. Here is what he had to say:

RT: Hello Steve! How are you doing this afternoon?

SC: I'm doing great.

RT: I see you are here with your son at the International Boxing Hall of Fame. How does it feel to be back in Boxing's hometown?

SC: It's nice. It's a familiar feeling. I've been here before so now I'm a little more comfortable with it.

RT: Okay, well I am sure the Hall of Fame is glad to have you back.

SC: It's great to be back.

RT: Most fight fans know by now that you are coming off a big win over Troy Ross for the IBF Cruiserweight Championship. Considering that there are some fans who have not seen that fight, would you like to speak to that a little?

SC: Yeah, I scored a 5th round TKO over Troy Ross. It was due to a cut. I landed a nice shot right on his eye and it cut him. He couldn't continue.

RT: Outstanding!

SC: Yeah, he scored a knockdown in the 4th round. It was a bit of a flash knockdown. Still, for people who know me they know that this kind of thing doesn't mean anything to me. I got right back up and continued to work.

RT: So it was a close fight before the stoppage?

SC: Actually, we got a look at the judges' scorecards after the fight. In fact, they scored the fourth round 10 - 9 despite the knockdown because I was winning the round before the knockdown and I was beating him the entire round after the knockdown.

RT: So you were in control?

SC: Yeah, and that just goes to show how the tempo of the fight was going. We went into the bout to dominate and control him and possibly stop him later in the fight. I didn't know it was going to happen like that though. But a TKO is a TKO.

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Terrence “The Heat” Cauthen battles upset-specialist Cleotis Pendarvis in Welterweight co-feature

HAMILTON, NEW JERSEY (June 18, 2010)—He has long been known as one of the most exciting fighters in the world. He is a former four-time world title challenger and has shared the ring with the legendary Roy Jones Jr.

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Jonathan Reid, Todd “White Lightning” Wilson, Zain “The Tiger” Shan Added to Card; “The Bolivian Queen” Jennifer Salinas to Battle Nathalie Forget

FAIRFAX, VA – On July 10 at the Patriot Center, popular junior middleweight contender, Jimmy Lange (31-4-2, 22 KOs) of Great Falls, VA looks to get back on the winning track when he goes head-to-head against ring veteran Jimmy LeBlanc (12-16-4, 4 KOs) of Weymouth, MA in the Main Event.

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WHAT: As part of its continued efforts to bring the power of boxing directly to the fans, Cerveza Tecate invites fans 21 and older from McAllen, Texas to attend the live taping of “Solo Boxeo Tecate” which will feature some of today’s up-and-coming boxers.

This Friday’s main fight will be between American Luis Ramos 15 (KO 8) + lost 0 (KO 0) and Ghanaian Joshua Allotey 16 (KO 14) + lost 9 (KO 5), in 8 rounds of Junior Welterweights action.

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OAKLAND, Calif., (June 16, 2010)–-Andre Ward and Allan Green met face-to-face at today’s final press conference in advance of their Super Six World Boxing Classic and WBA World Title tilt on Saturday, June 19—live on SHOWTIME, 10p ET/PT—from Oakland’s Oracle Arena. While both men were respectful of one another, the tension in the room was nearly tangible. What’s at stake in the final Group Stage 2 bout:

· The undefeated Ward (21-0, 13 Kos) is making his first world title defense (WBA 168-pounds).

· Green (29-1, 20 Kos) is getting his first world title shot and his first Super Six bout (replacing Jermain Taylor).

· Both are seeking one of four coveted berths in the Super Six World Boxing Classic Semi-Finals.

· With a victory, Ward would clinch a spot in the Semis prior to his Group Stage 3 bout vs. Andre Dirrell; Green would still have a chance in Group Stage 3 against Mikkel Kessler.

· If Green is victorious, all six fighters would be virtually deadlocked going into the final and decisive Group Stage 3 matchups.

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NEW YORK, June 16, 2010 -- MMA legend Bas Rutten finished tied for second for the "Greatest Dutch Sportsman" award in media balloting conducted by New York's historic Grand Central Oyster Bar.

Baseball's Bert Blyleven received the most votes, while Rutten and baseball's Jim Kaat were tied for second.

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CES presents “Pride & Power” at Mohegan Sun Arena

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (June 14, 2010) – After sparring with world heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko for three weeks in Austria, Hartford heavyweight prospect Tony “TNT” Grano returned home for a week before shuffling off to Buffalo for training camp to prepare for his Saturday night, June 26 headlining fight on the “Pride & Power” boxing card, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), in the 10-round main event at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

The WBF All-Americas heavyweight champion, Grano (17-1-1, 13 KOs), faces former U.S. amateur standout, Nicolai “Stone Man” Firtha (17-7-1, 7 KOs), for the vacant NABO-US heavyweight title.

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Upsets and Knockouts dominate a special four bout card at the Hyatt Regency on the Philadelphia Waterfront

PHILADELPHIA (June 13, 2010)—On Sunday it was a special afternoon of boxing as Aaron Pryor highlighted a four bout card with a sixth round stoppage over gritty Willis Lockett at the Hyatt Regency on the Philadelphia Waterfront.

The show was promoted by Joey Eye Boxing in association with Gulfstream Sports and Entertainment.

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Friday 16 July 2010
Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, United States
tickets: 201-679-0485 or 973-415-7979 (leave message)
television: United States ESPN2

With Main Events biggest draw, Tomasz Adamek fighting at the Prudential Arena in August, they have filled the July 16 card which features the return of Zab "Super" Judah against Jose Armando Santa Cruz with the areas most popular fighters and big ticket movers. The card is scheduled to include Newark's undefeated rising star, Alex "The Brick City Bullet" Perez who will be taking on a hot prospect in Vincent Arroyo who is coming off of a huge, but controversial win over the very talented "Hollywood" Jeremy Bryan. "The Rock" will surely be packed with members of the Brick City Boxing team who will be there in large numbers to support Perez.

Another highly anticipated local match will feature the return of Staten Island's, Nicky DeMarco as he looks to avenge his first loss against against the crafty Jose Guzman. Jersey City's local fan favorite, Pat Ferrell will also be on the card fighting the very capable Newton Kidd. It looks like a night of fan friendly match ups for which tickets will move in a hurry, so get your tickets fast....

10 Rounds: light welterweight Zab Judah 38(26)-6(2)-0 vs.Jose Armando Santa Cruz 28(17)-4(3)-0

6 Rounds: welterweight Sadam Ali 7(3)-0(0)-0 vs.
TBA

Patrick Farrell

6 Rounds: cruiserweight Newton Kidd 7(4)-7(2)-1 vs.
Patrick Farrell 5(3)-0(0)-0

Nicky DeMarco

4 Rounds: lightweight Nicky DeMarco 2(2)-2(0)-0 vs.
Jose L. Guzman 5(0)-7(1)-1

4 Rounds: light heavyweight Angel Concepcion 1(0)-0(0)-0 vs.
Shannon Anderson 4(2)-1(1)-0

4 Rounds: heavyweight Adam Kownacki 3(3)-0(0)-0 vs.
TBA

The Brick City Boxing team is currently seeking sponsors for merchandise, fighters and upcoming events. This is a very unique opportunity for a lot of exposure and recognition for a small investment. Sponsors in the past have included, restaurants, lawyers, doctors, construction companies, pizzarias, and many other types of businesses. Opportunities range from prominent placement on the website to fighters robes and trunks to t-shirts, hats and more. In the past our fighters have appeared on HBO, Showtime, ESPN and Telefutura so in addition to local exposure you can also get national exposure if you want to.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 19TH, LIVE ON SHOWTIME® 10:00pm ET/PT ORACLE ARENA, OAKLAND, CA

For information on all SHOWTIME Sports® telecasts, including exclusive behind-the-scenes video and photo galleries from its events and complete information on the Super Six World Boxing Classic, please visit the website at http://www.sports.sho.com

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Program Lineup Through Friday June 18
Date Sport Event Price
Fri Jun 11 20:00PM ET MMA Ring of Combat XXX $9.99 More info
Fri Jun 11 20:00PM ET MMA UFA 1 - The Clash At The Colosseum $9.99 More info
Sat Jun 12 21:00PM ET MMA Asylum Fight League - XXIX $FREE! More info
Sat Jun 12 21:00PM ET Boxing Pandemonium I $9.99 More info
Wed Jun 16 20:00PM ET MMA Ringside MMA 6 - Rage $FREE! More info

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Promoter Don King Announces Blockbuster Card with Two Undefeated Champions:

Devon Alexander ‘The Great’ vs. Andriy Kotelnik & Tavoris Cloud vs. Glen Johnson

ST. LOUIS—Two undefeated world champions will put their crowns on the line in separate bouts at Scottrade Center in St. Louis on Aug. 7 in one of the best boxing showcases of the summer. Hometown hero and unified World Boxing Council and International Boxing Federation 140-pound champion Devon Alexander “The Great” (20-0, 13 KOs) will be challenged by former WBA super lightweight champion Andriy Kotelnik (31-3-1, 13 KOs), from Lviv, Ukraine, and IBF light heavyweight champion Tavoris “Thunder” Cloud (20-0, 18 KOs), from Tallahassee, Fla., will meet former IBF light heavyweight champion Glen Johnson (50-13-2, 34 KOs), born in Jamaica and now fighting out of Miami.

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"Preparation is the key word. I know I have the power to knock Andre Ward out, but I'm not looking for a one punch knockout with him.
If he opens himself up for a knockout, I'm going to take it. He's a very clever fighter and a hard fighter to catch with a knockout punch.
I'm going to fight a smart fight. My training and conditioning has prepared me to go 12 rounds if I have to go the distance." .....Allan Green

NEW YORK, June 10th - Allan Green is in the tapering -down stage of training camp now, with less than 9 days before his World Boxing Association (WBA) title bout with Andre Ward he's very confident about his training camp and preparation for his title fight.

The Super Six World Boxing Classic Group Stage 2 matchup featuring Andre Ward vs. Allan Green is being co-promoted by Goossen Tutor Promotions and DiBella Entertainment and will air live on SHOWTIME® Saturday, June 19 at 10:00 pm ET/PT (delayed on the west coast) from the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. Tickets for the June 19 Super Six World Boxing Classic are priced at $300, $150, $65 and $35 and are available at the Oracle Arena Box Office by calling (510) 569-2121 or online through Ticketmaster www.Ticketmaster.com.

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Wednesday, June 9, King’s Gym, Oakland, Calif.

OAKLAND (June 9, 2010) – Andre Ward participated at a free open workout Wednesday at King’s Gym here.

On Saturday, June 19, on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m., ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast), Ward (20-0, 13 KOs), of Oakland, will make the first defense of the World Boxing Association 168-pound title against world-ranked Allan Green (29-1, 20 KOs) of Tulsa, Okla., in a Group Stage 2 bout in the Super Six World Boxing Classic at the Oracle Arena.

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Action-Packed Fight From Nov. 2009 Will Air Multiple Times On The Network; And In Its Entirety Online Anytime

On Saturday, June 26, live on SHOWTIME, Fedor will face two-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion and top-ranked star Fabricio “Vai Cavalo” Werdum (13-4) in a STRIKEFORCE and M-1 GLOBAL co-promoted event from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).

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Is the real Cotto back?

By: Gabriel Colon

Maybe it was new trainer Emanuel Steward.

Maybe it was being a part of the first fight card at Yankee Stadium since 1978.

Or maybe it was the motivation of fighting for his father who had passed away only a few months prior. Whatever the case, in defeating WBA super welterweight champion Yuri Foreman inside nine rounds, Miguel Cotto did not fight like his was supposed to. After taking severe punishment over the course of the last two years including two destructive TKO losses and a life or death struggle against Joshua Clottey, Cotto was supposed to look like a shop warn fighter. However, rather than take some time off (or even retire), Cotto moved up to the super welterweight division to challenge WBA champion Yuri Foreman.

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By: Jim Amato

June 23, 1969 at New York's Madison Square Garden, Joe Frazier met the popular Irish fighter, Jerry Quarry, for the New York State recognized heavyweight title. Back in the day, the New York State Boxing Commission wielded quite a bit of power. Commissioner Edwin Dooley wasted little time stripping Muhammad Ali of his heavyweight title when Ali refused induction into the Armed Forces. The World Boxing Association did the same and they set up a tournament to determine a new champion. Eight top contenders were selected, with unbeaten Joe Frazier being one of them. Frazier's management declined the invitation, however. The eventual winner of the tourney was Jimmy Ellis, who defeated Jerry Quarry in the finals.

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Ward (20-0, 13 KOs) will be making the first defense of the WBA belt he won on a convincing, 11th-round technical decision over Mikkel Kessler in their Super Six World Boxing Classic opener. Oakland’s Ward, who has emerged as a tournament favorite following his win in Group Stage 1, is currently listed as a 1-1 favorite to win it all by USA Today sports analyst Danny Sheridan. A victory over Green, of Tulsa, Okla., will catapult the last American to win an Olympic Games gold medal into the tournament semi-finals.

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By: Frank Gonzalez Jr., exclusive to DoghouseBoxing (June 6, 2010)

Saturday night at Yankee Stadium, the question of how much Miguel Cotto has left was answered clearly as the former Welterweight titlist out boxed the now former Jr. Middleweight titlist, Yuri Foreman for eight rounds until the fight was reluctantly stopped by the referee Arthur Mercante Jr. in the ninth round after Cotto floored Foreman with a shot to the body.

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Tickets for the July 16th the Brick City Boxing Series are available.
The co-feature, undefeated Alex "The Brick City Bullet" Perez scored a 2nd round knockout tonight in the Dominican Republic and is ready to steal the show back on his home turf.
The fight will take place at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ. Doors open 7:00pm. Promoted by Main Events and Super Judah Promotions.

To purchase tickets priced at $53, $78, $103 and $203 (ringside) call 973-415-7979 and leave a message with your contact information.

"The Brick City Bullet" Alex Perez

Tickets for the July 16th ‘Brick City Boxing Series’ fight between Zab “Super” Judah, Brooklyn, NY (38-6, 26 KO’s) and Jose Armando Santa Cruz, Michoacán, Mexico (28-4, 17 KO’s) go on sale this Friday, June 4th.

Nicky DeMarco

The undercard include local fighters like undefeated Alex Perez (Newark, NJ), former US Olympian Sadam Ali (Brooklyn, NY), , Patrick Farrell (Jersey City, NJ) and Nicky Demarco (Staten Island, NY). The fight will take place at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ. Doors open 7:00pm. Promoted by Main Events and Super Judah Promotions.

To purchase tickets priced at $53, $78, $103 and $203 (ringside) call 973-415-7979 and leave a message with your contact information.

LAS VEGAS, NV (June 3, 2010)...Boxing king Floyd Mayweather, one of the top athletes in the world today, "made a wish" come true yesterday for one of his biggest fans when he met Armando Carral, a 17-year old Hodgkin's disease patient who asked to meet the boxing Champion through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a non-profit organization that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening diseases.

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Signature Fitness Web Site:
http://www.signaturefitness.net/boxing-sessions
http://www.signaturefitness.net/
Semi-Private Boxing Sessions
Due to a growing demand, Signature Fitness has added more boxing sessions for all different skill levels to the current schedule.

Brick City's Serratelli and Signature owner Alex Sicignano started the program out as an 8 week semi-private program limited to a maximum of 6 students per class. This allows the student to get a more personalized hands-on instruction. Signature Fitness features one of the largest most luxurious facilities in all of New Jersey.

Due to the success of the program the gym is currently adding more time slots and running specials for the start of summer. For a schedule, availability and pricing, please call Serratelli at 973-931-8812 or Signature fitness at 973-751-6999 and speak with Stacy.

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Dr. Kevin Guinta

http://www.harrisonchiropractor.com/
Call our office today to schedule a no-obligation appointment.
Contact Riverside Chiropractic in Harrison, New Jersey
Phone: (973) 497-0100
28 Harrison Avenue
Harrison, New Jersey 07029

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Super Six World Boxing Classic competitors Andre Ward and Allan Green will participate in an international media conference call to discuss their crucial Group Stage 2 12-round bout on Saturday, June 19, on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m., ET/PT, same-day delay) from the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif.

Ward (20-0, 13 KOs) will be making the first defense of the WBA belt he won on a convincing, 11th-round technical decision over Mikkel Kessler in their Super Six World Boxing Classic opener. Oakland’s Ward, who has emerged as a tournament favorite following his win in Group Stage 1, is currently listed as a 1-1 favorite to win it all by USA Today sports analyst Danny Sheridan. A victory over Green, of Tulsa, Okla., will catapult the last American to win an Olympic Games gold medal into the tournament semi-finals.

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"This is a busy weekend for boxing, particularly boxing in New York City," stated Joe DeGuardia, President of the BPA. "Tomorrow morning we get things started with the latest meeting of the Boxing Promoters Association (BPA) at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City. Later on that evening, also at the Roosevelt Hotel, will be the annual BWAA dinner. The following day sees the much anticipated return of championship boxing at Yankee Stadium, when WBA Super Welterweight Champion, Yuri Foreman, defends his championship against three-time World Champion, Miguel Cotto. I believe I speak for everyone in the boxing world when I say that the next few days will be very exciting for New York and for Boxing."

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Two Weeks Before Hometown Hero Makes First WBA Defense Against Allan Green At Oracle Arena, He’ll Throw Out First Pitch At A’s Game Friday Night

OAKLAND (June 3, 2010) - Undefeated World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Middleweight Champion and America’s last Olympic Gold Medalist Andre Ward (20-0, 13 KOs) will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at his hometown Oakland A's game against the Minnesota Twins tomorrow/Friday, June 4, at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

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By: Damon “Latinbox” Gonzalez

Tampa, Florida – Super welterweight Miguel Cotto’s training camp has come to a close this Memorial weekend, finishing off his training for the June 5th showdown with Yuri Foreman at Yankee Stadium. Nine members of the Tampa media waited outside of the Fight Factory on Friday to witness Cotto’s final preparations only to be told at the last minute by Cotto’s public relations representative Brian Gonzalez that access to the training camp will be closed, no reason given. It has been my observation in camp that this has not really been much of different then the Clottey or Pacquiao camps.

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Friends of the Champ Benefit
June 11th Bronx, NY
By: Bobby Breen

He fought everybody, ducking nobody. His record at the end according to BoxRec was a remarkable 43 wins, 27 by KO, 19 losses, and1 draw for a total of 63 pro bouts. Seven of the losses and the draw came in his last year as a professional pugilist. Eight of his losses were to World Champions. He started at middleweight ending at heavyweight. What began in 1982 lasted until 1999 of a pro career that lasted 17 years. He fought the likes of Trevor Berbick, Gerrie Coetzee, James Toney, Thomas Hearns, Darrin Van Horn, Nigel Benn, Michael Nunn, Roberto Duran, Sumbu Kalambay, James “The Heat” Kitchen, Wilford Scypion, and Robbie Sims, all who held title belts in their respective careers. He was a 5-time World Champion, the only man to beat Thomas Hearns twice in two great memorable bouts. He hailed from the Bronx, NY and was known as “The Blade”. He is none other than Iran “The Blade” Barkley!

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Group: NJRCC Young Business Professionals

The North Jersey Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 25th Annual SPORTS BEEFSTEAK EVENT at the CARRIAGE HOUSE located on 754 Totowa Rd., Totowa, NJ on THURSDAY, JUNE 10th starting at 6 PM

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Don King Looks for a Later Date to Present the IBF 154-Pound Championship Match

ST. LOUIS—The International Boxing Federation junior middleweight championship scheduled for June 12 at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis has been postponed. Don King Productions was promoting the event that planned to feature St. Louisan Cory Spinks (37-5, 11 KOs) defending his IBF 154-pound title against mandatory challenger Cornelius Bundrage (29-4, 17 KOs), from Detroit.

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NJ took third in Team points behind metro 1 and New England 2

Anthony Gangemi. Shakor Jackson, Ricky Edwards and Leroy Davila win US Regional # 1 Finals!!!

This Saturday night, European heavyweight champion, Albert "The Dragon" Sosnowski (45-2-1, 27KO) will be looking to become the first ever Polish Heavyweight Champion, when he takes on WBC heavyweight king, Vitali Klitschko (39-2, 37KO) at Veltins Arena, in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

The 31-year-old Polish native Sosnowski is promoted by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing (USA), Keyspan Media (Poland) and Matchroom Sport (UK).

Klitschko and Sosnowski both weighed in today with Sosnowski tipping the scales at a ripped and ready 224.4 lbs, while Vitali weighed in at 247 lbs.

"Albert is in absolutely phenomenal shape, so you know that he has trained extremely hard for this fight and is ready to go Saturday night," stated Joe DeGuardia, CEO of Star Boxing, who is with Albert in Germany. "They are anticipating upwards of 40,000 Polish fans coming to show their support for Albert tomorrow night, so although Albert isn't fighting in his own backyard, his strong contingent of fans will certainly try to make him feel like it. Albert is confident in his game plan and I am excited and looking forward to what I believe is going to be a every entertaining and exciting fight."

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Gleason's Gym still has the best available tickets for the Yuri Foreman - Miguel Cotto World Championship fight.

The better tickets are going fast. The demand is so great that Top Rank authorized an additional 10,000 seats for sale.

Also on the card from Gleason's Gym are: James Moore, and Christian Martinez.

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By: Alexia Krause

Teens growing up in troubled neighborhoods often find themselves drawn into seedy situations against their will. Whether it is peer pressure, or a feeling of despair for the future, many of today's youth fall prey to the allures of gangs, violence, and drugs. One of the most effective ways to circumvent this calamity is by making sure these kids stay active in after-school programs.

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David Tua vs. Monte Barrett
July 17 at The Tropicana

NEW YORK (May 26, 2010) – “Tua De Force” has shifted sites and will now continue July 17 at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City as Samoan strongman David “Tuamanator” Tua, coming off a near shutout victory by unanimous 12-round decision this past March, faces former world title challenger Monte “Two Gunz” Barrett.

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*** May 28-30 (possibility 31) Region One Senior National Qualifier - USOC Lake Placid, NY

Saturday, May 29th - Goss & Goss, Trenton - JO Show

212 Centre Street (Boys & Girls Club) Trenton, NJ - Weigh-Ins 4 PM - Show 6:00 PM

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MIAMI (May 25, 2010) – Irish boxing manager Gary Hyde, who last December won a legal judgment in Miami to manage two-time Olympic champion Guillermo “The Jackal” Rigondeaux, recently received legal confirmation to continue managing the Cuban boxing star, effectively knocking out Hyde’s opposition for control of Rigondeaux’ pro boxing career. Defendants had sought reconsideration of the ruling and that was denied.

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Trainers’ History Adds Spice to IBF Junior Middleweight Title Clash in St. Louis:

International Boxing Hall of Famer Emanuel Steward Will Train Cornelius Bundrage, Former World Champion James ‘Buddy’ McGirt Will Train Champion Cory Spinks

ST. LOUIS—Adding intrigue to Cory Spinks’ defense of his International Boxing Federation junior middleweight crown in St. Louis on June 12 against IBF mandatory challenger Cornelius Bundrage is the fact that Bundrage will be trained for the first time by International Boxing Hall of Fame member Emanuel Steward while Spinks’ new trainer is former two-time world champion James “Buddy” McGirt.

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Gleason's Gym will host the New York City Empire State Games Finals this Saturday evening May 29, 2010.

This premier tournament is only second to the Daily News Golden Gloves. It will showcase New York City's best amateur boxers.

The show will include amateur boxers that are part of our Monthly Boxing Series. The show will include JO, Novice, Senior and Master bouts.

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Photo attached (L-R) WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (39-2, 37 KOs)) and challenger Albert Sosnowskli (45-2-1, 27 KOs)

(Photo Credit: Klitschko Management Group.

This Saturday's "Fists Of Steel" PPV event is headlined by Klitschko-Sosnowski in the 12-round main event for the WBC heavyweight title. In the 12-round co-feature, NABF heavyweight champion Johnathon Banks makes his first title defense against veteran Jason Gavern.

“Fists Of Steel,” presented by K2 Promotions and Klitschko Management Group, is being distributed in North America by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 3 PM/ET – 12 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, Avail-TVN and DISH Network in the United States, as well as Bell TV, Shaw PPV and Viewer’s Choice in Canada, for a suggested retail price of only $24.95.

HOBOKEN, N.J. (May 19, 2010) – NABF heavyweight champion Johnathon Banks makes his first title defense May 29 on the “Fists Of Steel” pay-per-view event, featuring WBC heavyweight title holder Vitali “Dr. Ironfist” Klitschko against challenger Albert “The Dragon” Sosnowski, live from the 61,000-seat Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
Detroit punisher Banks (24-1, 17 KOs), ranked # 7 in the world by the WBC and #9 by the IBF, takes on veteran Jason “The Sensation” Gavern, rated in the top 15 of the WBC, in the 12-round co-feature.

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By Les Dowgier

From Michael Jordan, to Chris Chelios to Evander Holyfield, professional sports are filled with athletes who couldn’t say farewell to their chosen sport, staying well past the primes of their careers, hoping to recapture their glory days of old. Paulie “Magic Man” Malignaggi, 27-4 (5 KOs), the Brooklyn born fighter known for his quick hands and even quicker mouth, is only 29 years old but is already being mentioned in this category of athletes.

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MATT LINDLAND, KEVIN CASEY, NATE COY AND TYRON WOODLEY AND ALL OTHER STRIKEFORCE CHALLENGERS FIGHTERS TO STEP ON THE SCALES

Thursday, May 20 at 3:30 p.m. PT at The Game at the Rose Quarter

WHERE: The Game (located across the commons from the south entrance of the Rose Garden)

1 North Center Court Street

Portland, OR 93711‎

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Teon “The Technician” Kennedy (14-0-1, 6 KO’s) will be making his first ring appearance since the tragic death of Francisco Rodriguez in his last fight.

In that fight which took place on November 20th, Kennedy and Rodriguez fought a classic back and forth brawl with thrilled the fans at The Legendary Blue Horizon in Philadelphia. Kennedy finally stopped Rodriguez in round ten and just days after, Rodriguez unfortunately passed away due to injuries in that “Fight of the Year” candidate.

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By: Vikram Birring, ringside,
Doghouse Boxing

As he walked towards the ring, Paulie Malignaggi must have been in disbelief. Flags of England and Pakistan waved through the audience at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden and he was serenaded with a strong chorus of boos (mixed in with roaring applause from his own fans) in his own hometown, a few minutes away from his home in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.

The champion, Amir Khan, walked in to the same reaction, but he was not surprised that many of his fans showed up in support. Countryman Ricky Hatton had Floyd Mayweather in a hostile British environment in their bout in 2008; at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

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Now on sale. Features the workouts of great champions "Iron" Mike Tyson, Roberto Duran, Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather and more!

PHILADELPHIA (May 14, 2010)—World ranked Light Heavyweight Yusaf “Mack Attack” Mack will make his return to Philadelphia when he headlines a big night of boxing on Friday night June 4th at The Legendary Blue Horizon.
The card is promoted by Blue Horizon Boxing Promotions Inc. and SAM Promotions.

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AT NOKIA THEATRE L.A. LIVE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16

Marius Zaromskis to Battle Evangelista Cyborg in 170-Pound Featured Matchup

LOS ANGELES (May 15, 2010) – Former WWE superstar Bobby Lashley (5-0) will square off with fellow undefeated Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) heavyweight Ron “The Monster” Sparks (5-0) when STRIKEFORCE hits Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Wednesday, June 16. DREAM welterweight champion Marius “The Whitemare” Zaromskis (13-4) will face Evangelista Cyborg (17-13) in a featured welterweight (170 pounds) contest.

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Bronx, NY (May 15, 2010) - Maureen Shea made a successful return to her hometown of the Bronx with a dominant third-round TKO victory over Norma Faris of Puerto Rico at the Paradise Theater. The bout was televised by Telefutura as part of their "Solo Boxeo Tecate'" series and promoted by Star Boxing in association with Golden Boy Promotions. The time was 2:59.

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Favoring Don King Productions Over MMA Promoter

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.—Broward County Circuit Court Judge Marc C. Gold heard eight hours of testimony over two days in his Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., courtroom before granting an emergency injunction in favor of Don King Productions and against a Mixed Martial Arts promoter that had planned to present an MMA event this evening in Fayetteville, N.C., headlined by former three-time world champion Ricardo Mayorga.

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PRIMM, NEVADA-Thompson Boxing Promotions’ Julio Diaz and Dominic Salcido both lit up the desert sky with solid ring performances on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights at Buffalo Bills Resort and Casino tonight.

As the main event of the night, former lightweight world champion Julio Diaz improved his record to (37-6, 26 KOs) when he overcame former world title challenger Herman Ngoudjo (18-4, 10 KOs) by attacking the body consistently enough to throw Ngoudjo off of his game plan.
While Ngoudio adjusted well, Diaz was still able to overcome by staying on the inside and as gained the decision.

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Tonight at the Paradise Theater in the Bronx, Golden Boy Promotions and Star Boxing presented action packed six bout card, featuring some of the hottest prospects in boxing. The card, which was the tenth installment of the popular "Punchin at the Paradise" fight series, was headlined by highly regarded lightweight prospect, Adrien "The Problem" Broner taking on Rafael Lora.

Broner wasted no time in showing why he is one of the hottest up and coming prospects in all of boxing, as he began firing crisp combinations at Lora. Broner showed he has good power in both hands as he scored with vicious shots throughout the first round. Just as the first round was coming to a close, Broner landed a beautiful right, left combination that sent Lora down hard. The bell sounded to end the round but Lora rose on very shaky legs. The referee took a hard look at Lora, but it was obvious he was in no condition to continue and waved the contest off. It was a very impressive showing for Broner, who improved his stellar record to 15-0, 12KO's. With the loss Lora dropped to 11-3, 5KO's.

In the co-feature bout of the evening, Jersey City's Mike Perez improved his record to a perfect 8-0, 3KO's, winning a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten, and extremely durable Francisco Reyes (5-1, 2KO's).

Perez, who was backed by a strong contingent of fans, went to work right in the first, bloodying the mouth and nose of Reyes.

In the 2nd, a big right hand dropped Reyes. Perez continued his onslaught in the third, cutting Reyes over his left eye.

The remainder of the fight saw more of the same, and to his credit Reyes hung tough, but ultimately Perez was just too sharp. In the end Perez was awarded the unanimous decision, winning by scores of 60-52, and 59-53 twice.

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Locked in the Cage 4
Friday at 7:00PM ET
Click here to watch this event on GoFightLive!
May 14th in Philadelphia, Locked In The Cage 4 brings a loaded fight card to the John M. Perzel Center. 22 fighters will showcase their skills in LITC’s 4th event. Featuring fighters like Ben Tichy, Joel Wyatt, Joe Stripling, Will Martinez Jr, Randy Smith and several more.

For full fight card and more details about this upcoming event, Friday May 14th at 7pm ET, visit GoFightLive.tv or click http://www.gofightlive.tv/showEvent.do?eventId=674

Malignaggi vs. Kahn Weight in Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXnZ7D6Rxqg

Ortiz vs. Campbell
Before the main event tomorrow night is a true crossroads fight as Nate Campbell tries to halt the rise of hard-hitting Victor Ortiz.

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Hometown Hero Makes First WBA World Championship Defense Versus Allan Green In Super Six World Boxing Classic

Saturday, July 19, Live at Oracle Arena

OAKLAND (May 12, 2010) - Undefeated World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Middleweight Champion and America’s last Olympic Gold Medalist Andre Ward (20-0, 13 KOs) and his promotional and management team addressed Bay Area media at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA today to promote the first defense of Ward’s title against world-ranked contender Allan “Sweetness” Green (29-1, 20 KOs), of Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the Super Six World Boxing Classic on Saturday, June 19, on SHOWTIME, promoter Dan Goossen formally announced today. Green participated in the media event via video conference from his training camp in Florida.

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Dear Boxing Fans,

I want to clear the air about what actually happened in my May 8th fight with Paul Williams. There are a lot of rumors floating around and I want to set the record straight.

About thirty seconds into round four, Paul Williams lost his balance and started falling to the canvas. Our bodies got tangled and while Paul just hit the canvas, my momentum carried me through the ropes and out of the ring. His falling is what caused me to be off-balance and all I could do was brace myself for impact.

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Brick City Boxing Readers receive a free week trial membership at Signature Fitness in Belleville, NJ
http://www.signaturefitness.net/boxing-sessions

Free Demo Class- Thursday, May 20th at 7:15 pm @ Signature Fitness in Belleville

Signature Fitness and Brick City Boxing are happy to be expanding their boxing program and opening it up to all skill levels and ages for both males and females. Whether you are trying to lose weight, look your best for the summer or compete; we will design a program specifically for you and help you reach your goals. This is a great opportunity for people with any level of experience or no experience.

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HOBOKEN, N.J. (May 12, 2010) – WBC title challenger Albert “The Dragon” Sosnowski plans to become the first Polish Heavyweight Champion of the World when he fights defending champion Vitali “Dr. Ironfist” Klitschko on May 29, headlining the “Fists Of Steel” pay-per-view event, live from the 61,000-seat Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

“I will shock the world” Sosnowski predicted. “Everything happens for a reason and this is my time. Klitschko has ruled the heavyweight world long enough. I will win this fight for all of my Polish fans across the world.”

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On Friday May 14th, the newest member of the Star Boxing stable, undefeated cruiserweight prospect, Ahmed "The Prince of Egypt" Samir (8-0, 2KO's) will fight for the first time since signing with the Bronx-based promotional company, when he squares off against "Big" John Douglas at the historical Paradise Theater in the Bronx. Samir-Douglas is scheduled for six rounds, and will be one of the feature undercard bouts of the evening. The show is the tenth installment of the popular "Punchin at the Paradise" fight series, and is co-promoted with Golden Boy Promotions and being shown live as part of TeleFutura's "Sólo Boxeo Tecate".

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“This fight with me and (Kermit) Cintron will be a real classic fight.
I respect Cintron as a man, but when we get in that ring on Saturday night I’m gonna try my best to hurt him ‘cause I know he’s gonna try and hurt me.

I’m gonna hit him with everything I got and he’s gonna have to fight me with everything he’s got because I’m gonna be on him. "

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Weights for Friday Night’s card at The Arena (Formally The New Alhambra)
Danny Garcia 141 ½ - Christopher Fernandez 141
Karl Dargan 137 – Jorge Ruiz 138
Latif Mundy 163 – Todd Eriksson 164
Andre Espuet 174 ½ - Charles Hayward 173 ½
Mike Dargan 154 – Jason Montgomery 152 ½
Jose Ortiz 130 – Jason Sosa 129 ½
Julian Williams 152 ½ - Antonio Fernandez 154

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On Friday May 14th, two of the Bronx's most exciting up and coming prospects, Yathomas Riley (8-0, 6KO's) and Raul Lopez (3-0-1, 3KO's), square off against separate opponents in a professional night of boxing, promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Star Boxing, at the Paradise Theater in the Bronx. Headlining TeleFutura's "Solo Boxeo Tecate" card will be lightweight prospect Adrien "The Problem" Broner (14-0, 11KO). The show will be the tenth installment of Star Boxing's popular, "Punchin at the Paradise" fight series.

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By: Saul Lelchuk

45 seconds.

For about 45 electric, on-your-feet, hand-clenching seconds on Saturday night, it looked like the hype might have been – of all things – an understatement. And it even looked like those who had picked Mosley to win might be celebrating early.

45 seconds. About how long it took – after that initial cracking right hand landed cleaner and harder against Floyd Mayweather’s jaw than maybe any punch he ever took in his career – for boxing’s most skilled technician to regain control and go about the methodical business of dismantling his 41st opponent.

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NEW YORK (May 4, 2010) – Veteran heavyweight Maurice “Sugar Moe” Harris, winner of the “2002 Thunderbox Heavyweight Tournament,” has rededicated himself to boxing with a new promoter, Boxing 360, as well as a new head trainer, former world title contender William “Bo” James, now in his corner.

Harris (23-14-2, 10 KOs), fighting out of New Jersey, has already fought three times in 2010, one less than his total during the previous six years, which included a stretch when he was inactive for 2 ½ years.

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First 75 Fans to Arrive Receive a Malignaggi Signed Promotional Postcard.
Who: NABO Junior Welterweight Champion, Paulie “Magic Man” Malignaggi
Malignaggi’s Trainer, Sherif Younan
Malignaggi’s Advisor, Anthony Catanzaro
What: Open workout for fans and media featuring former IBF and current NABO Junior Welterweight champion Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi. Malignaggi is the final stage of preparations for his May 15 showdown vs. WBA champion Amir Khan at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden, televised live on HBO’s Boxing After Dark. The first 75 fans to arrive at the workout will receive a postcard advertising the bout signed by Malignaggi.
When: Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Where: Evolution Boxing Gym: 1656 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 (visit evolutionboxingny.com or call (718) 975-8870 for directions)
Time: 3:30 pm: Open Workout Begins

Media Conference Call Highlights

Two-Time Welterweight and Super Welterweight World Champion Paul Williams (38-1, 27 KOs)

Former Welterweight World Champion Kermit Cintron (32-2-1-, 28 KOs)

Promoter Dan Goossen
Promoter Lou DiBella (Cintron)
Williams’ trainer/manager George Peterson
The most feared fighter in the world, and three-time World Champion Paul “The Punisher” Williams will face former Welterweight World Champion and knockout artist Kermit “The Killer” Cintron on Saturday, May 8 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA. The two fighters will meet above Williams natural 147 pounds and subsequently being dubbed “The Weight is Over,” in a bout televised by HBO at 10 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast) and presented by Goossen Tutor Promotions in association with Di Bella Entertainment. The two fighters and their promoters participated in a conference call to discuss the upcoming 12-round fight and the significance it means to the welterweight division.

PAUL WILLIAMS
“(Kermit’s) a big puncher and can box too. I’ve shown that I’m a big puncher and I’m a boxer too.”
What’s it like to fight in different weight classes?
“To me it’s kind of fun. People can’t really categorize me. It’s hard because you can’t get anybody to fight you. It takes discipline because once you finally pick a weight you’ve got to get up or down in weight. I kind of like it.

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Command Sergeant Major Robert Riti
U.S. Army

Captain Frank Parisi
USMC

June 11, 2010
6:30 pm

Michael’s WaterFront Dining
748 Clarence Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465

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By: Ken Hissner

The more experienced Victor Vasquez, 11-4-1 (6), looked like a sure winner after the 1st round against fellow Philly super featherweight Paul Fernandez, 5-2-3 (3), Friday night at the Arena in South Philly. A clash of heads in the 2nd round changed everything. Vasquez received a nasty cut over the left eyelid. The doctor was called in by referee Gary Rosado. This was KEA Boxing’s main event 6 rounder.

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By: Ken Hissner

After all the hype of this fight between Floyd Mayweather and Shane Mosley I had my doubts going in. Manny Pacquiao blows off Mayweather and Andre Berto ducks Mosley so the two “substitutes” meet. I try never getting into predictions. What I told those who wanted to listen was “if Mayweather can’t beat a 37 year old well past his prime then he can’t be considered one of the best of all time”.

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By: Danny Serratelli

This fight is an exciting tactical match up if the best "Sugar" Shane Mosley steps into the ring this evening. Older fighters who have been around and have been in many tough fights have a tendency to over train or show up on and off. Despite the fact that he looked like a speed demon against Margarito, he could have done that at 70%, against Floyd he will need 110%. However, Shane has fought the higher level of opposition, has proved he can overcome adversity and at his best, like “Money” Mayweather, he is an A level fighter.

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RED CORNER BLUE CORNER

MAIN EVENT - WELTERWEIGHTS - 12 ROUNDS

Floyd MAYWEATHER vs. Shane MOSLEY

Grand Rapids, MI Pomona, CA

40-0 (25 KO's) 46-5 (39 KO's)

Weight: 146 lbs Weight: 147 lbs

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By: Brandon Estrict (April 30, 2010) Doghouse Boxing (Photo © HBO - PPV)
“That kid’s got a jheri curl! It’s 2010 baby, he must’ve jumped in that hot tub time machine!”

“How do you wait until you’re 38 to get your first tattoo? Tell ‘em how you asked Golden Boy for an advance to get a nose job.”

“I don’t have to worry about alimony, that’s you. But hey, me and Jin gon’ split this money!”

The soft-spoken, mild-mannered, gentleman from Pomona, CA is usually all smiles. There’s no denying it’s been a little cringeworty, at times, seeing Shane Mosley in unchartered territory: trash-talking.

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http://www.kea-boxing.com/event20100430.php
Date: Friday April 30th, 2010

Time: 8:00pm [Doors open at 7:30pm]

Place:The Arena, Philadelphia, PA [Directions]

KEA Boxing brings its brand of boxing back to Philadelphia to present "South Philly Slugfest 2" featuring a variety of young, local prospects!

You can purchase your tickets at the door to make sure you're part of the excitement!

The action will be hot inside and out of the ring all night long as KEA Boxing prepares for their second show at the Arena in Philadelphia, PA on April 30th.

Are you ready???

Saul "Canelo" Alvarez

"I'm happy to be here and eager to get in the ring. I have a lot of respect for my opponent, but like everything, I come to win. I will prove to the world who is the better man.

"I am very motivated to give the American fans a glimpse of Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez.

"This fight is very important to me. It is under a great main event in Mayweather-Mosley and in the world capital of boxing, Las Vegas. With all due respect to Mayweather and Mosley, I think I'm going to steal the show.

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Mosley v Mayweather.

1st of May, M.G.M. Grand, Las Vegas.

When Shane Mosley stepped through the ropes to ruin Floyd Mayweather’s post fight celebrations, on the night of his comeback fight against Juan Manual Marquez, did he think he would say enough to entice Mayweather into a showdown, sometime down the track? I would say no. No doubt, Mayweather was pissed, but he would get over it. Anyways, he had come back to fight Pacquaio, not Mosley. It was all about the Filipino, the fight, his own legacy, and the millions he could make along the way.

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by Les Dowgier

Former light-heavyweight and cruiserweight champion, Tomasz “Goral” Adamek, 40-1 27KOs, continues his quest in the heavyweight division tonight as he squares off against the hard-hitting and granite-jawed Chris “The Nightmare” Arreola, 28-1 25KOs, in Arreola’s backyard, Ontario, California.

This should prove to be an interesting match-up with weight playing a central role.

Adamek, who made his career as a fighter who stalked his opponents, walking them down and eventually knocking them out, must fight an entirely different fight. In this fight Adamek is clearly the smaller and weaker fighter and must fight as such. His strengths in this fight will be his speed and mobility. Though he has fought such fights against Andrzej Golota and Jason Estrada, one has to wonder whether he’ll have the disciple to stick with such a strategy for a full 12 rounds under the type of pressure Arreola is sure to bring.

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by Les Dowgier

Tonight, in the latest installment of Showtime "Super Six" tournament, in front of a packed house in Herning, Denmark a very determined Mikkel Kessler, 43-2 32KOs, defeated the always game and dangerous Carl “The Cobra” Froch, 26-1 20KOs by unanimous decision, claiming the Englishman’s WBC Super Middleweight belt in the process.

From the very start of the fight it was clear that Mikkel had one thing on his mind, to defeat Froch and erase from the minds of all boxing fans his November 2009 defeat at the hands of American Andre Ward. Kessler pressed the action from the first bell, following the ever-dangerous Froch around the ring, using his accurate jab and aggressive body punching to keep Froch on the back foot. Froch, true to his “Cobra” moniker, sat back, doing a good job deflecting and dodging many of Kessler’s shots, then springing forward to attack the Dane, hoping to land something solid. Unfortunately for Froch, Kessler proved too quick, experienced and technically polished, easily avoiding all such attacks and countering when the opportunity presented itself. Though Kessler’s counterpunches were, in the first few rounds, rather inaccurate, as the fight progressed they began to find their target, buckling the knees of Froch on at least two separate occasions.

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Los Angeles, CA (April 21, 2010) – Boxing historian Bill O’Neill has seen a lot of great fighters come through Riverside and San Bernardino counties, an area known as the Inland Empire. But few have impressed him more than his favorite current fighter: Cristobal Arreola. “I love Chris and go over to Indian Willie Schunke’s gym every few weeks to watch him train,” says O’Neill, a former amateur champion, sportswriter and President of the World Boxing Hall of Fame. “I think he has the ability to be world champion someday. It was an unfortunate loss against Klitschko but he’s beaten everybody else. A lot of people don’t realize that Chris was the national Golden Gloves light heavyweight champion at 16 years old. He kind of lost interest in boxing for a couple of years, but he’s got it back now.”

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Hector “Macho” Camacho (79-5-3, 38 KO’s) vs. Saul “Baby” Duran (36-16-2, 30 KO’s)
Puerto Rican Pride meets the merciless Mexican!

Live on www.NESportsTV.com PPV Friday May 14th - $9.99 USD (International Conversion Rates Apply)

Former three division world champion Hector “Macho” Camacho (79-5-3, 38 KO’s) returns to the ring for the first time in over a year to take on former world title challenger Saul “Baby” Duran (36-16-2, 30 KO’s) in a middleweight bout.

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Highland, CA (April 19, 2010) – The San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino inside The Pines – one of the primary sponsors of this Saturday night’s highly-anticipated “RING OF FIRE” pro boxing blockbuster in which Poland’s Tomasz “Goral” Adamek (40-1, 27 KOs) will be defending his IBF International Heavyweight Title against top-rated contender and local icon Cristobal “The Nightmare” Arreola (28-1, 25 KOs) in the HBO “Boxing After Dark” televised main event – played host to the promotion’s final press conference today.

Those principals featured on the dais – besides the two main combatants -- included Dan Goossen, President of Goossen Tutor Promotions; Kathy Duva, President of Main Events; Adamek’s trainer, Roger Bloodworth; Arreola’s trainer Henry Ramirez; Joel Julio (35-3, 31 KOs), who will participate in the scheduled 12-round WBO Interim Junior Middleweight Title Co-Featured Bout; and his trainer, Anthony Hamm. Julio’s opponent Alfredo Angulo (17-1, 14 KOs) and his promoter, Gary Shaw, were unable to attend.

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Francisco Rodriguez (5 time Chicago Golden Glove champ and 2001 National Golden Glove champ) died Sunday after fighting on Friday at the Blue Horizon for the USBA super bantam title
He leaves behind a very young wife and a 5 month old daughter.
Please make checks out to the following:

The Francisco Rodriguez Fund
C/O National Republic Bank of Chicago
1201 W. Harrison St,
Chicago, IL 60607
312-738-4900

NEW YORK – Samoan strongman David “Tuamanator” Tua, coming off a near shutout victory by unanimous 12-round decision last month against Friday Ahunanya, continues his “Tua De Force” tour June 26 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The growing problem, however, is signing a suitable opponent for the World Boxing Organization’s No. 2 rated heavyweight contender Tua (51-3-1, 43 KOs), arguably the most dangerous puncher in boxing today.

“I’m willing to fight anybody they put in the ring with me,” Tua said. “I just want to continue fighting towards my dream of winning the world title. I’ll leave the fight details to my trainer, Roger Bloodworth, and my promoter, Cedric Kushner.”

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Freddie Brown, Dr. Domenic Coletta, Willie Gilzenberg, a guy by the name of Henry Hascup (President for 25 years helps), Virgil Hill, Reggie Jones, Luis Rivera, Jose Rosario, Rusty Rosenberger, Gary Shaw, Oscar Suarez and Art Tucker.

They will all be officially inducted into the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame on Thursday, November 11th at the Venetian in Garfield.

Closes the Show to Capture the Middleweight Championship

By: Danny Serratelli, ringside

Very rarely, and as time goes on it seems to become less and less, boxing fans get spoiled. For many years New Jersey boxing fans were spoiled when they made the trip to Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. The city, the crowd, the night life, the atmosphere and the fights were better than ever. By the time the fans heard ACDC’s “Thunderstruck” starting up, the arena was packed and most fans could already feel chills going down their spine. Fortunately, Top Rank, Di Bella, and HBO are still doing business at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City and trying to put on good shows for the fans. While Atlantic City boxing will never be the same, and the atmosphere was not the same, the fans were treated to a good fight in the main event on Saturday night highlighted by an exceptional performance, not by favorite Kelly Pavlik, but from middleweight challenger and recent surprise, Sergio Martinez.

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The Venezualan Federal Police has confirmed that WBC Lightweight Champion Edwin Valero is dead. In the early morning hours of April 18th, Valero was arrested for the murder of his wife, Jennifer Carolina Viera. Today, at around 1:30 AM, another inmate in the police lock up alerted authorities that Valero had hanged himself in his cell. He was 28 years old.

Friday, April 16th - Golden Gloves - Finals #1 - Dinner Show—Limited Seating
Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel - 1000 Rt #1-9 South Bound-Service Road, Elizabeth
John Thompson (Dew Drop BC) - Outstanding Boxer of the Night

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Share Gatti Before Gatti
By: Bad Left Hook on Apr 14, 2010
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Arturo Gatti's ability to take punishment and come back was legendary. (Photo by Al Bello / Getty Images)

Last night, HBO's "Real Sports" ran a piece on the deaths of Arturo Gatti, Alexis Arguello and Vernon Forrest. Ted "The Bull" Sares explains why he didn't watch that program.

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There's only one way you can lick [Tony] Zale--you gotta kill him. -- Rocky Graziano

The proof is in the pudding when I get in the ring. -- Carl "The Cat" Thompson

I hear the cheers when I need to hear them. It feels good to know my fans are still behind me. --Arturo Gatti

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Mayweather vs. Mosley Fight LIVE - WHO RU PICKING?
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Mayweather vs. Mosley Fight LIVE - WHO RU PICKING? : 05/01/2010 Theatre Name Distance Tickets
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Wishing you could be ringside for the upcoming 12-round welterweight battle between superstar and six-time World Champion Floyd "Money" Mayweather and welterweight mega-star, five-time World Champion and current WBA Welterweight World Champion Sugar Shane Mosley on May 1?

NCM Fathom, Golden Boy Promotions and Mayweather Promotions have partnered to make sure that boxing fans across the country can access the fight ringside at their local movie theater by broadcasting the battle live in high definition on the big screen. You will not want to miss the chance to see Mayweather vs. Mosley: Who R U Picking?, LIVE in HD from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 1 beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT in select movie theaters nationwide.


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Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHqEUX2Vw6k

Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJLmjsnD09w

Brick City: Both of these guys would easily beat any middleweight in the world today...comments?

Funeral Arrangements
Monday and Tuesday: 2-4 pm and 7-9pm

Fairchild Sons Funeral Home at 1201 Franklin Ave in Garden City

Funeral mass will be at 10am Wednesday at St Joseph's R.C. Church at 130 Fifth St in Garden City

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PHILADELPHIA (April 11, 2010)—This past Friday night at The Arena in South Philadelphia, Featherweight Coy Evans remained undefeated with an explosive third round stoppage over Morris Chule.

Evans of Philadelphia is now 8-0-1 with two wins coming by knockout. Both of those stoppages have come in the last three fights.
Evans dropped Chule twice in round two, first from a counter right that clearly hurt Chule. Towards the end of the frame, a series of hard right hands dropped Chule for a second time.

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LAS VEGAS (Apr. 6, 2010) – Boxing fans all over the world will be watching Saturday night’s “The Legend Returns” pay-per-view event, headlined by 4-time world heavyweight champion Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield challenging World Boxing Federation heavyweight title-holder Frans “The White Buffalo” Botha, live from the Thomas & Mack center in Las Vegas.

“The Legend Returns,” presented by Crown Boxing, is being distributed in the United States and Canada by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 9 PM/ET – 6 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Avail-TVN, Viewer’s Choice and Bell TV, for a suggested retail price of only $29.95.

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Nov. 201 Luis Rivera (Bayonne PAL) vs Jeraun McMillan (Unattached)

Friday, April 9, 2010 - Golden Gloves - Semi Finals #2
Sheraton Hotel - 199 Smith Rd. Parsippany, NJ 07054
( just-off Route # 287 North ) Exit says-Smith Road
Weigh-In 5:30 PM – Show Starts 8 PM - Ticket Info 973 887-2888

Scales open at 5:30pm19 Bouts

FEMALE BOUT
Nov. 132 Jamie Lee Smith (Dover BC) vs Caroline Canero (Unattached)

MALE BOUTS
S/N 141 Dennis Jones (Unattached) vs Roberto Ortiz (Bayonne PAL)S/N 141 Jason Cuadra (New Bruns. BC) vs Nigel Gillette (Combatt Bc-Irv.)S/N 201+ Kevin Kane (Team Gladiator) vs Alberto Miquero (Unattached)

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Mosley Confident With Camp Underway

Sugar Shane Mosley hits the speed bag on March 23, 2010 at Big Bear, Calif.

For Sugar Shane Mosley, his May 1 mega-fight against Floyd Mayweather cannot come soon enough. Having longed for this fight for many years, he is mentally and physically ready for battle, with training preparations well underway. Following a three-city media tour which wrapped up in Los Angeles on March 4, Mosley immediately returned to Big Bear, Calif., where he owns a home and has trained since 1996. In the serene mountain environment, Mosley is relaxed, but working extremely hard in preparation for what he knows will be one of the toughest battles of his career. The fact that Mayweather steps into the ring with a record of 40-0 is not intimidating to the former pound-for-pound champ who is ready to take back his throne.

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TWO DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION RELEASED FROM LAS VEGAS UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER SUNDAY MORNING AFTER THOROUGH EXAMS REVEAL NO DAMAGE

Philadelphia, PA (April 5)...After his unanimous victory Saturday night over Roy Jones Jr., two division world champion Bernard Hopkins, was taken to University Medical Center immediately following the fight after receiving a severe and illegal rabbit punch to the back of his head in the sixth round of the 12-round bout. Hopkins was released early Sunday morning after receiving a clean bill of health from doctors who examined him thoroughly as all tests administered revealed negative results including a CAT scan.

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RICHARD SCHAEFER, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions

"Hopkins was taken to the Southern Hills Hospital for observation immediately following the fight.

"It was a great victory for Bernard Hopkins. Seventeen years in the making. He got the win, the victory he waited for. A lot of people counted Roy out. Roy came to fight and I want to congratulate him for that."

JOHN WIRT, CEO of Square Ring, Inc.

"Roy is going to the hospital as well. In terms of this fight, it was obviously a longstanding rivalry between two legends of our generation. It is up to Roy. I am sure he will be making that decision down the road in terms of what he wants to do with his career."

BERNARD HOPKINS VS. ROY JONES JR.

BERNARD HOPKINS

"It was kind of rough. He's a warrior. He's a veteran and a good fighter. I see spots. I have been hit in the back of the head before, but in the gym with head gear on. I was toughing it out. I was seeing spots in the sixth round.

"I felt I got hit in the back of the head and my legs went and I started seeing spots. I was mad. Weeks did a helluva job. He was doing the best he could to keep us both under control.

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45-year old Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins, 51-5-1, 32 KO's exacted revenge against 41-year-old fellow legend Roy Jones Jr., 54-7, 40 KO's. There were a lot of fouls in the 12-round fight, and some apparent acting/buying time by Hopkins who captured the unanimous decision. In the end, Hopkins prevailed by scores of 117-110, 117-110, 118-109. Hopkins said he wanted to fight David Haye for his WBA heavyweight title in the post fight interview while Roy sounded like he may be ready to retire.

David Haye Stops John Ruiz TKO 2:01 of round number 9 retaining his WBA heavyweight championship.

While Bernard Hopkins is favored in the fight against Roy Jones tonight and most fans seem to favor Hopkins easy...Roy Jones has been picked to win by most fighters asked including Joe Calzaghe (who won deceisions over both of them), James Toney, Winky Wright, Glenn Johnson and Jerson Ravelo, Ross Thompson, Alex Perez and Buddy McGirt.

By: Saul Lelchuk

To say it’s been a long time coming would be an understatement.

All along, most people just said it would never happen at all.

Perez and Rosario

Not after his wild youth on the streets of Newark’s worst projects.

Not after he was rushed to the hospital with gunshot wounds just a week after finally turning pro.

Not when the police banged on his door in the middle of the night and arrested him on charges that carried 30 years in prison.

But for two unwavering people in his inner circle – trainer, manager, and pseudo-father Jose Rosario and friend, co-trainer, and attorney Danny Serratelli – Alex Perez’s rise in boxing hasn’t been a question of if, but when.

So that now – less than a month before Perez’s next bout, when he is slated to fight on the undercard of the Chris Arreola -Tomasz Adamek bout in Ontario, California – to say they are excited would be, again, an understatement.

But to say they were surprised? Not so much.

Perez and Serratelli

“With all that stuff behind him, I can see the real Alex Perez again,” says Serratelli. “I am totally confident in his ability, toughness, and work ethic, and I know firsthand from working with him and many other top fighters in the gym over the years that he should eventually be competing on the highest level and fighting the best in his division. Alex is the whole package – he can box, he can punch, he can take it, and he’s huge for a welterweight.”

Rosario seconds this. “He’s very hungry right now, very anxious to get in the ring and show people what he can do. He’s looking forward to the fight. He’s already close to [the 147-pound welterweight limit] weight now, a month before the fight. But he’s big enough, powerful enough, that we have to bring in bigger guys, middleweights, super-middleweights, for him to spar with.”

Although Perez is almost completely unknown to the average boxing fan, his record thus far bears out this optimism. In a relatively brief amateur career (just under 60 fights) he picked up multiple New Jersey Diamond Glove and Golden Glove championships and competed internationally, before turning pro at 22 years old. Although he has only 11 professional fights under his belt, he is currently undefeated, with six knockouts and one no-contest. A powerful, hard-hitting, 6’1” southpaw, he has sparred with some of boxing’s best, including fellow Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto, Sergio Martinez, Felix Sturm, and Joel Julio.

Working with those fighters has naturally improved him on a technical level, but where it really helps, Perez says, is mentally. “I was the chief sparring partner for some of those guys, and there were times when I was wearing them out,” he remembers. It is a comment not intended as bravado, as he goes on to explain. “So when you’re holding your own with these champions – guys at the top of their divisions – it gives you so much confidence. Because you think, if I’m doing that with the best in the sport, imagine what I’m gonna do to my opponent.”
“The Brick City Bullet” Perez.

It is a statement that displays not only confidence, but also an unmistakable surety that belies his age and ring experience. But to hear this self-belief is not surprising. Not when you know Alex Perez. Not when you know what he has been through.

Rewind six years.

Perez had just won his first professional fight with a first-round knockout, but it was not only the victory that left him elated. For Perez, just stepping into the ring as a professional boxer was a true victory in itself. The win was a confidence-builder, a reassurance, a finite return on the grueling hours he had put in at the gym. It was good to see the ‘0’ in the left-hand column of his record change to a ‘1’ on what he hoped would be a steady and uninterrupted march up through the numerical scale.

But the feeling of turning pro? The knowledge that, whatever happened, he had a chance – a chance in the widest, wildest sense of the word. That was immeasurable, uncontainable. “No more of this street s—t,” he told himself after the fight. “No more of this bulls—t. This – boxing – is what’s for me. This is what I’m gonna do.”

Like so many before him, he was not just fighting for himself, but also – predominantly – for his family. Every punch he threw had an explicit, explosive reason behind it. My children. My mother. My sister. My grandmother. My niece. Sure, each punch brought him one step closer to his goals. But his blows did something infinitely more important, more tangible. They brought his family one step further away from the impoverished, crumbling projects where he had grown up: Newark’s notorious, now-defunct Baxter Terrace housing blocks. A neighborhood that steadily produced drugs, gangs, and violent crime the way the Big Ten churns out pro athletes.

He was young. Strong. Hungry. Things were looking good.

Then, just days later, a petty quarrel on a street-corner changed everything.

Words were exchanged, a gun was pulled, shots were fired, people screamed. The all-too-familiar urban sequence, so glossily stylized, glamorized, in a never-ending stream of movies, hip-hop songs, TV shows. Only then the scene was over, and no one yelled cut; the track didn’t end, the chorus never kicked in.

Instead Perez was rushed to the hospital with gunshot wounds to his chest and ribs.

But even the impact of two bullets didn’t banish boxing from his thoughts. If anything, the shooting gave him even more focus. Throughout the two weeks in intensive care, through the month in the hospital, through the long, painful process of recuperation and rehabilitation, he repeated the same mantra he had first voiced to himself after that first fight.
This is for me. Not that street s—t. Not going back to that.

He’d be the first to tell you how lucky he was. He recuperated quickly and completely, and just six months later he was back in the ring, fighting with heightened determination and renewed purpose.

This time, he needed less than a minute to TKO his opponent. Ultimately, the shooting had affected his boxing career in only one lasting way: he was now Alex
But outside of the ring, the incident had a more profound effect on the wild Newark youth. Coupled with the triumph of his pro debut, it helped open his eyes; helped him see that there were two ways he could go. “Either go all-out in the streets,” he told himself, “or go all-out to leave them. Can’t do both.”

He began to settle down, to focus. Fought four times in 2006, three more in 2007. Not the ceaseless activity of some young prospects, but enough to stay active, keep advancing, keep learning. And he kept winning.

But circumstances hit harder than an opponent’s punches could ever land. And so several years ago, when Jose Rosario’s wife was stricken with a cancer that would ultimately prove fatal, Perez found himself once again distracted by events outside of his control. With Rosario – who, in addition to co-running the gym where Perez trains, works full-time for New Jersey’s Essex County – occupied by his wife’s sickness, Perez’s career slowed, stalled. A year passed with no fights. Some of boxing’s biggest promoters and managers expressed interest in signing him (his younger brother, Mikey, is promoted by Golden Boy), but Perez repeatedly refused their advances. “I got loyalty,” he stated simply, when I asked why this was. “He’s basically my stepfather. There’s no way I’d ever leave him.”

Rosario had shown him loyalty. Not just training him, steering his career, but most of all raising him – embodying the paternal role to an eight-year-old kid. Loyalty. Perez had resolved that he would show the same, and stand by his mentor, even if that meant the detriment of his career.

They say it never rains but it pours. Perez might agree. Home with his family one night, asleep in bed, he was awakened by a pounding on the door. Still half-asleep, he found himself confronted by police saying that he had been identified by two men who claimed he had robbed them at gunpoint, shot at them, earlier that day. He told the police he couldn’t have had anything to do with it, had no idea what they meant. He waived his rights, invited them to search his apartment, his car, all to no avail. He was arrested, taken into custody, and charged.

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Regarding Haye’s win vs. Nicolai Valuev: “I was surprised he (David Haye) got a decision in Germany. Luck was on his side. I congratulate him. He did what he had to do and got the win.”On Haye’s popularity in the US: “It’s still in the beginning. His name is spreading around. He needs to face somebody who’s been in the heavyweight division and that’s me. He still isn’t well known in the United States.”

On comparing Haye to Evander Holyfield: “Holyfield’s a legend. I can’t compare them today. Every fight is difficult because everybody comes to won. That’s what makes boxing special.”

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The bout is scheduled to take place at the Home Depot Center on Saturday, May 8th. More information coming soon.

Charismatic Brooklyn bomber Shannon Briggs will make his return to the ring Friday April 13th against Rafael Pedro in a 10-round main event from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The 38-year old American heavyweight contender Briggs, 48-5-1, 42 KO’s, is coming off a dominating 1st round KO over journeyman Marcus McGee. Briggs’s opponent Rafael “The Cuban Giant“ Pedro, 20-8-1, 14 KO’s, is capable skyscraper 6’7” heavyweight that has only been stopped once and should provide a good litmus test for the deadly punching Briggs.

Shannon has been hard at work training out of Kris Lawrence’s Heavyweight Factory and from his slimmed down physique he looks poised for another run at the heavyweight title. Tickets are on sale now for the April 13th show that will feature a strong undercard littered with promising young prospects from boxing’s glamorous heavyweight division.

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Holyfield-Botha headlines Apr. 10 PPV at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (Mar. 29, 2010) – Reigning World Boxing Federation heavyweight title-holder Frans “The White Buffalo” Botha was supposed to fight 4-time world heavyweight champion Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield 12 years ago but boxing politics eventually destroyed that match-up.

More than a decade later, though, Botha (47-4-3, 28 KOs) will finally get his crack at the living legend and future Hall of Famer when he defends his title belt April 10 against Holyfield in the 12-round main event, headlining “The Legend Returns” pay-per-view event, live at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

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Newark's Mikey and Alex "Brick City Bullet" Perez are both slated to get back in the ring outside of the Garden State next month.

Mikey, a 6-0 lightweight that won the 2008 National Golden Gloves title, takes on Florida based Georgian Sergi Ganjelashvili (4-4-1) on the second in Las Vegas. The bout comes on the eve of the Jones-Hopkins card, thus an abundance of media members are likely to be on hand.

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Deontay Wilder wants big time Heavyweight Boxing back in America

Brickcityboxing Exclusive Interview by: Rob Tierney,

On March 20th, approximately 51,000 people piled into the ESPRIT Arena in Duesseldorf, Germany to witness Wladimir Klitschko's latest destruction of an American contender. It was an enormous night for European fight fans and boxing enthusiasts around the globe who were fortunate enough to see Klitschko's championship defense. Still, unlike European fans who were provided an opportunity to view Klitschko's 12th round derailment of US contender Eddie Chambers, American fans were abandoned.
In the States, the fight went virtually unnoticed due to the fact that HBO, Showtime, ESPN and virtually every other US network decided to neglect coverage. As a result, some US fans watched on the internet for $14.99 while others waited for numerous websites to post the results. However, one US citizen was motivated to make a difference.
If American fans felt disenfranchised by the lack of US coverage, they weren't alone. United States 2008 Olympic Bronze Medalist Deontay Wilder also felt the sting. However, unlike his fellow American fans who continue to feel a sense of hopelessness about the state of Heavyweight Boxing in America, Wilder is in a position to do something about it. After interviewing Deontay on March 25th, I learned of his plan of action to bring big time Heavyweight boxing back to America one impressive victory at a time and it starts this upcoming weekend on Showtime.

RT: Good Afternoon Deontay, how has preparation been coming along for your upcoming fight on April 2nd?

DW: Training's been great. Everything has been coming along just fine. My training has been much more focused now that I know who I am fighting.

RT: Do you know who you will be fighting yet?

DW: Yes, right now it looks like a fighter named Tye Cobb. He is 7 & 1.

RT: Do you have any tapes of him?

DW: No, we tried but we couldn't find anything. However, I am not a guy who usually studies tapes. I just know that if I go hard everyday in training that I will be able to adapt to anything that he could bring my way.

RT: It looks like you could be getting some airtime on cable tv. How does knowing that you could possibly be aired on Showtime next weekend affect your mindset for this fight?

DW: It feels great. This would be my Showtime debut and I know that first impressions are everything. I'm looking forward to it.

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Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins and Roy "The Terminator" Jones, Jr.
Settle Fierce Rivalry in Long-Awaited Rematch Broadcast to
More than 150 U.S. Movie Theaters LIVE in High Definition
on April 3rd as First Bout of 2010 Series

Centennial, Colo. - March 17, 2010 - NCM Fathom, a division of NCM Media Networks, a leading integrated media company reaching U.S. consumers in movie theaters, online and through mobile technology, has reached a new agreement with Golden Boy Promotions to continue presenting live world championship boxing on the big screen in high definition throughout 2010. The first bout in the 2010 series will be The Rivals: Hopkins vs. Jones II featuring Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins vs. Roy "The Terminator" Jones, Jr., presented in more than 150 select movie theaters in high definition LIVE from Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Events Center on Saturday, April 3 at 9:00 p.m. Eastern / 6:00 p.m. Pacific. The new agreement follows the highly successful cinema presentation of the Floyd "Money" Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel "Dinamita" Marquez fight on the big screen in September 2009 - the first fight to be shown in movie theaters in over 20 years.

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[SIMI VALLEY]: On Monday, April 5, 2010, two time world champion, Rocky Lockridge, will be featured on A&E’s “Intervention” at 9:00 PM and 1:00 AM. “Intervention” is a powerful and gripping series in which people confront their darkest demons and seek a route to redemption. The Emmy and five-time PRISM Award-winning series profiles people whose dependence on drugs and alcohol or other compulsive behavior has brought them to a point of personal crisis and estranged them from their friends and loved ones. Each episode ends with a surprise intervention that is staged by the family and friends of the addict, and which is conducted by one of two specialists: Jeff Van Vonderen and Candy Finnigan. Exclusive updated interviews with past subjects from the series first seven seasons are available on AETV.com/intervention.

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By: Ted Sares, www.BadLeftHook .com

Back in 2006, I wrote that Sugar Shane Mosley's savage KO of Fernando Vargas II was evidence that like a perfect storm, everything was coming together......just the right things in the mix and with just the right timing for him to fight Floyd Mayweather. Team Mosley was running on all cylinders and it seemed unlikely for anyone to slow it down. But that was then and this is now.

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Tonight the undefeated Arthur Abraham 31-0, 25 KO’s fought Andre Dirrell 18-1, 13 KO’s in the second round stage of Showtime’s Super Six tournament from Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.

Dirrell appeared to be on his way to a pretty convincing unanimous decision victory when he slipped and went to his knee in round number 11. When Direll was down Abraham threw a big right hand to Dirrell’s head and knocked him out. Abraham was disqualified and it appeared to be a fair disqualification to most ringside observers.

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By: Declam Hughes

NORTH BERGEN, NJ-This past Thursday night, Jersey City Lightweight, Danny "Little Mac" McDermott, came up short in his 1st crack at a regional title. He was vying for the WBF Americas title in an 8 round match up against tough undefeated prospect Brian Miller,(8-0,3kos), from upstate NY. It was 9 months since McDermott was in the squared circle, a match in which he annihilated another tough prospect in Floriano Pagliara (9-1) in two short rounds.

Since his last fight, McDermott had many distractions outside boxing. He lost both his uncle, Larry Antionetti and close friend and mentor, Arturo Gatti, all in the same month in July. Just 3 weeks ago McDermott's wife gave birth to their second son. Anyone whoshas an infant can tell you sleep is hard to come by in the first 5 months to a year. People in McDermott's camp said he struggled to make the 135 limit this time around and was looking weak in the days leading up to the championship fight. Never the less McDermott fought like he always does, with his heart on his sleeve.

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The UFC 111 results of the GSP vs. Dan Hardy fight have been announced with St-Pierre winning the lopsided contest. The UFC 111 championship fight between Dan Hardy and Georges St-Pierre was found mostly on the ground with Hardy surviving two submission attempts to continue to the end of the five rounds.

UFC 111 had the main event as the welterweight title on the line as GSP fought Dan Hardy. Hardy is a striker coming off wins against Mike Swick and Marcus Davis recently.

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On Friday April 2nd, Delvin Rodriguez (24-4-2, 14KO) looks to put himself back into the welterweight title picture when he takes on former world title challenger, "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis (22-4-2, 10KO) on ESPN's "Friday Night Fights" at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville, CT.

Rodriguez recently took time out of his busy training schedule to talk about his upcoming fight, how he is looking to get past a bitter 2009, and where he sees himself at the end of this year.

Q: Delvin, how has training camp been for this fight?

DR: Just like always, training camp has been good. I have been getting real good sparring and I am working hard. I'm in great shape and just ready and anxious to go out there and defend my belt on April 2nd.

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WBC INTERCONTINENTAL WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
MAIN EVENT – 12 ROUNDS
ERIK “El Terrible” MORALES JOSE “Jicaras” ALFARO
Former 3-Division World Champion Former WBA Lightweight Champion/WBC #13
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Nagarot, Nicaragua
48-6 (34 KOs) 23-5 (20 KOs)
146.8 lbs. 146.1 lbs.

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THE MAIN EVENT

OUR 8th ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER
2010 Honorees:

James “Buster” Douglas,
Tomasz Adamek, Randy Neumann, Gerald Owens, Brian Adams,
Michael “The Silk” Olajide, Morris Warner, Rahaman Muhammad, Ralph Petrillo

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11) - Friday, April 2, 2010 - Golden Gloves - Semi-Finals #1

Nat’l Guard Armory - 155 Roosevelt Ave. , Newark, NJ

Weigh-In 5:30 PM – Show Starts 8 PM - Ticket Info- 908 230-9423 or 973 818-6126

12) – Saturday, April 3rd - Passaic County Tech

45 Reinhardt Road, Wayne, NJ - contact Jesse 201-835-9954 or Joe Grier 973-432-6246

Weigh-Ins 5 PM - Show 7:30 PM

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Pound 4 Pound Promotions' maintenance crew would have been wise to remove ring following the co-feature as Jersey City’s Danny “Little Mac” McDermott and Brian Miller seemingly fought in a phone booth throughout the eight round main event.

Miller came into the bout with a boatload of confidence as did McDermott. Both men were looking to stamp their ticket as a rising prospect in the lightweight division. Neither wanted to lose. Each refused to quit. But following eight competitive rounds, Miller’s consistency and conditioning helped him score the minor upset.

Miller of Schenectady, NY improved to 8-0-3 (3 KO’s) after pulling out an entertaining eight round split decision over the popular McDermott. McDermott got off to a solid start over the first two rounds, landing a number of hard head shots on his hard charging opponent. Miller controlled the pace of the third round by volume punching and crowding McDermott, as the latter began to show signs of fatigue.

Rounds four through six were action packed, with the heavier handed McDermott landing hard shots while Miller continued to keep his hands busy from bell to bell. Neither fighter gave an inch and the majority of the standing room only at North Bergen’s Schuetzen Park remained on their feet.

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promoter: John Lynch : Pound for Pound Promotions
tickets: 561-503-9948
television: Web GoFightLive.tv
8 lightweight Danny McDermott 8(3)-1(0)-1
L Brian Miller 7(3)-0(0)-3

~ vacant World Boxing Foundation All Americas lightweight title

6 super bantamweight Eilon Kedem 10(7)-3(2)-4
W Pedro Antonio Salcedo 3(2)-2(0)-0

6 light heavyweight Jason Escalera 7(6)-0(0)-0
W Jesus Torres 5(4)-0(0)-1

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Hopkins Ready for Jones as Miami Training Camp Winds Down After Tuesday's Open Media Workout

Hopkins At Home In Miami

Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins opted for sunny weather and sandy beaches when deciding where to train for his long-awaited rematch against Roy Jones Jr. which is set to take place Saturday, April 3 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas live on pay-per-view. Hopkins decided the warm weather would make for better training conditions and bring back memories of preparing for past fights as Miami has been home to Team Hopkins for over 10 bouts since 2001.

"I feel at home in Miami and it has been great to be back," said Hopkins. "Every fight I am motivated by something different. This time around it's all about healing the 17-year-old wound that has been with me since I lost to Roy in '93. A win on April 3 will finally close this particular chapter of my career."

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Below is a link to a promo spot for the Apr. 10 Holyfield-Botha PPV in Las Vegas.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3WpFGIuMkU

NORTH BERGEN, NJ (3-24-10) - Both combatants for Thursday night's NABC lightweight title fight made weight as Jersey City's Danny "Little Mac" McDermott tipped the scales at a trim 135 while Brian Miller of Schenectady, NY weighed in at 134.5 pounds. The bout is scheduled for eight rounds and will headline Pound for Pound Promotions' "March Badness" card at Schuetzen Park in North Bergen, NJ.

"We had a grueling training camp and I'm ready for war," said McDermott, 8-1 (3 KO). "I'm ready to go home with the title belt. This guy is tough but he's never seen anything like me."

McDermott is trained by former Arturo Gatti assistant Michael Skowronski at the Passaic PAL. Sparring for this fight consisted of undefeated talent such as Jorge Diaz, Mike Perez and Victor Valenzuela, among others.

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On Friday April 2nd, at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville, CT, two of Star Boxing's brightest young stars, 2007 Amateur World Champion and 2008 U.S. Olympian, Demetrius Andrade (9-0, 7KO) and 2004 U.S. Olympian, Roberto Benitez (6-0, 3KO) will be showcased in separate featured undercard bouts. The show, broadcast live on ESPN's "Friday Night Fights" is headlined by former world title challenger, Delvin Rodriguez (24-4-2, 14KO) defending his USBA welterweight title against another former world title challenger, "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis (22-4-2, 10KO).

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Also, there is now a 10 minute video highlights available under the link "About Rodney Moore".

April 3, 2010 at Bally’s Atlantic City

AMSTERDAM, Holland (March 24, 2010) – "M-1 Selection” is changing the sport of professional Mixed Martial Arts by giving new and upcoming fighters an opportunity to gain global recognition by competing in M-1 events held all over the world.

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Holyfield-Botha headlines Apr. 10 PPV at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (Mar. 18, 2010) – Four-time world heavyweight champion Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield plans to make a strong statement April 10 when challenges World Boxing Federation heavyweight title-holder Frans “The White Buffalo” Botha in the 12-round main event, headlining “The Legend Returns” pay-per-view event at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

“I’m not finished, yet,” future Hall of Famer Holyfield emphasized the statement he plans to make against Botha. “I will be champion of the world again.”

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JASON LITZAU-ROCKY JUAREZ, ISMAYL SILLAKH-DANIEL JUDAH AND THE RETURN OF FORMER WORLD CHAMPION SERGIO MORA AGAINST CALVIN GREEN FEATURED ON APRIL 3 PAY-PER-VIEW CARD LIVE FROM MANDALAY BAY

LOS ANGELES (March 24, 2010) - Three exciting televised fights will warm fans up for the long-awaited rematch between future Hall of Famers Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr. "The Rivals: Hopkins vs. Jones II" is scheduled for Saturday, April 3 from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada and live on pay-per-view.

Heading up this stacked pay-per-view undercard will be a 10-round showdown between talented up and comer Jason Litzau and perennial contender Rocky Juarez for Litzau's NABF super featherweight title. Also featured is the return of former Junior Middleweight World Champion Sergio Mora against veteran Calvin Green and unbeaten Ukrainian prospect Ismayl Sillakh steps up to the big time to face 175-pound standout Daniel Judah in another NABF title bout, this time in the light heavyweight division.

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"Bernard Hopkins is a shark. He's a bottom feeder. He's catfish. He's waiting around for someone to die, and then he'll bite into it. If something is dead, he'll try to taste it. If something is alive, he doesn't want any part of it. If something is close to dead he'll try to eat it.

"He wanted to wait until I was done. He didn't have anywhere else to go and now he thinks he'll get his revenge and ride out into the sunset. That's the only way he is looking at it. It won't be happening that way but that is the plot.

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"I want it so badly and really I want Roy to be able to remember this beating I am about to give him for making me wait so long. But now the wait is over, I am going old school and back to the days of the Executioner. He delayed it too long but his days are now over, the Governor has spoken and April 3 will be the day."

"My body and spirit still work because I always took the time to rest my body which helps me rejuvenate both physically and mentally.

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By: Brad Marchetti

Cuba’s rich boxing tradition is about to make an impact on the heavyweight division in American heavyweight boxing. Kris Lawrence’s Heavyweight factory has a deadly Cuban defector discovered by talented director of boxing Henry Rivalta that is ready to rumble. Their really is no substitute for experience in boxing and Cuban heavyweight Yasmany Consuegra has plenty of rope burns. Below is a glance at the mean 4-round undercard fighter that is already a 10-round stud ready to pounce on the opposition.

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"Dr. Steelhammer" Wladamir Klitschko, 54-3, 48 KO's stopped "Fast" Eddie Chambers at 2:55 of the 12th and final round of their fight at the ESPRIT Arena in Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany today.

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(Antwerpen, Belgium – March 19, 2010) New weight class, same result.

After 13 years and 46 fights in the junior welterweight division, Randall “The Knock Out King” Bailey cemented his spot as a top contender just two fights into his welterweight campaign on Friday night in Belgium, demolishing local favorite Jackson Bonsu (31-4, 24 KOs) in one round in an IBF eliminator.

Bailey (41-7, 36 KOs) made his welterweight debut December 12, 2009 in Chicago, dropping long time contender Germaine Sanders three times en route to an eight round decision.

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New York, N.Y. – After the European version last week at London’s Leicester Square, New York had its own press conference today at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden to announce the upcoming super fight between Paulie “Magic Man” Malignaggi and Amir Khan. The fight, which will be for Khan’s WBA title on May 15th, will be the first fight in New York City for the Brooklyn native Malignaggi in three years and the first-ever professional bout in the United States for Khan.

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Friday, March 19th - Golden Gloves - Trenton Housing Gym - 875 New Willow Lane, Trenton, NJ
Special Appearance by 8-time world champion, Ann WolfeResults - Special Female Bouts:
75 JO Int. Female – Liza Llanos – (Juan Porte BC) over Mydia Alonso (Irish BC, Scranton, PA) – W-3
132 Open Female – Jennifer Fenn (Ann Wolfe Gym) over Madelinline Guzman (Trenton PAL) – W-4

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March 19, 2010 (Düsseldorf, Germany) - - IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko weighed in at 244 pounds (111 kg) for Saturday’s title defense against mandatory challenger Eddie Chambers on Saturday night at the 51,000-seat Espirit Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany. Chambers scaled in at 209 pounds (95kg).

WHAT: “ShamRock’d” Official Weigh-in & Final Press Conference

WHO: DANNY O’CONNOR FRANKLIN GONZALEZ
2008 U.S. Olympic Team Alternate Dangerous Dominican
Framingham, MA Brooklyn, NY
10-0, 3 KOs 13-3, 9 KOs

All participating fighters including…..

JAIME “The Hurricane” CLAMPITT (20-4-1, 7 KOs), 4-Time World Champion, Warwick, RI

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Manny Pacquiao pitches a shutout.
Watch the full fight Pacquiao vs. Clottey stream
http://www.sportsliveblogger.com/2010/03/pacquiao-vs-clottey-live-stream.html

MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (March 12, 2010) – Fan favorite Tony “TNT” Grano gained revenge for his only loss as a pro, winning a unanimous 10-round decision last night against Mark “Oak Tree” Brown in the main event on the “Brace For Impact” card, promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc., (CES), in a sold-out Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino.

Grano (17-1-1, 13 KOs) was cruising along through a rough fight until early in the final round, when lightning nearly struck again as Brown (15-3, 7 KOs), who knocked out Tony in the 8th round of their first fight, dropped Grano with an overhand right early in the 10thround. Grano, however, kept his composure and remained out of trouble to win on the judges’ scorecards (98-91, 97-92, 97-92).

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These bouts were dedicated in the memory of Thomas Alelov of Gladiators Gym, who fought and won last week in the Golden Gloves in Trenton. His life came to an end last Wednesday morning, the cause is not known at the present time. He would have been 18 years old on April 2nd. Before the bouts, all the Golden Glovers circled the ring and we gave him a standing 9 count. May his soul rest in peace.

Emmanuel Abreu (N.Bruns. BC) – Outstanding Boxer of the Night
123 Sub-Nov - Philip Aparicio (N.Bruns. BC) over Evan Flickenger (Middletwn PAL – W-3
132 Sub-Nov - John Lynch (Passaic PAL) over Jesus Perez ( Combatt BC-Nwk) – W-3

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10 Rounds
Tony Grano (16-1-1, 13 KOs), Hartford, CT 222 lbs.
Mark Brown (15-2, 7 KOs), Salem, NJ 231 lbs.

6 Rounds
Mike Oliver (22-2, 7 KOs), Hartford, CT 120 lbs.
Kermin Guardia (37-11, 21 KOs), Miami, FL 120 lbs.

4 Rounds
Eris Quinteros (2-3, 1 KO), Atlanta, GA 157 lbs.
David Bauza (3-0, 3 KOs), Hartford, CT 158 lbs.

4 Rounds
Sadam Ali (5-0, 2 KOs), Brooklyn, NY 145 lbs.
Jose Duran (6-4-2, 3 KOs), Sarasota, FL 145 lbs.

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Jersey City, NJ - Lightweight prospect Danny "Little Mac" McDermott will face his toughest test to date when he squares off against unbeaten Brian Miller on Thursday, March 25 at Schuetzen Park in North Bergen, NJ. The eight-round main event will be contested for the NABC lightweight title, headlining Pound for Pound Promotions' "March Badness" card.

McDermott, 8-1-1 (3 KO), of Jersey City, NJ will be making his first ring appearance since May of 2009 when he knocked out Floriano Pagliara in two rounds. Miller, 7-0-3 (3 KO) of Schenectady, NY fought just two weeks ago, stopping former McDermott victim Jose Guzman in three rounds. Both bring aggressive, exciting styles that make for explosive action in the ring.

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By:Jim Amato

It was December of 1969 and Charles "Sonny" Liston, the former world's heavyweight champion was making a serious run toward another title shot. After his two humiliating losses to Clay-Ali, Sonny was considered washed up. When he began his comeback against weak opposition it drew little attention. With Ali forced out of action due to his stand on the Vietnam War, Sonny felt that he could reclaim the title. With Jimmy Ellis holding the W. B. A. title and Joe Frazier being recognized by New York State, Sonny was hoping to position himself for a crack at the crown.

After running off a streak of easy wins, Liston was matched with young and talented Henry Clark. Sonny passed his first major test halting Clark in seven. Now Sonny wanted to meet another lower echelon contender. A victory for Sonny could mean a possible match with Jerry Quarry and then a title shot. Liston chose veteran Leotis Martin of Philadelphia as his next stepping stone. Martin had been in with fighters like Ellis, Thad Spencer and Alvin "Blue" Lewis. He had lost a decision to Henry Clark. Martin seemed to be a "safe" opponent.

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“Lights-Out” Controversy Stops 9th Round Lange Charge, Shields Storms to Victory

Fairfax, VA – Houston’s Chase “The White Tiger” Shields captured the World Boxing Council’s (WBC) U.S. National Boxing Championship (USNBC) 154-lb. title in a controversial, but unanimous 12-round decision (115-111, 115-111, 115-111) over Jimmy Lange of Great Falls, VA Saturday night at the Patriot Center in hard-fought, action-packed bout before 5,123 fans.

After both fighters had gone toe-to-toe up to this point, Shields (30-3-1, 14 KOs) seemed to be in trouble in the 9th round when the lights above the ring suddenly went out, halting the action for nearly six minutes. After the lights were restored, Lange (31-4-2, 21 KOs), seemingly lost his momentum and was not able to pick up where he left off. Meanwhile, Shields regained his composure during the break in action and came back to score knockdowns in the 10th and 11th rounds. Lange attempted a final push in the 12th round but the hometown favorite was unable to close down the tough Texan.

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Undefeated Devon Alexander "The Great" stunned Juan "Iron Twins" Urango with two knockdowns in the eighth round that led to a spectacular technical knockout win. Alexander took Urango's IBF title at 140 pounds and added it to his WBC super lightweight championship

Post-Fight Ring Quotes

Devon Alexander: “My coach told me to stay focused when Urango started bleeding [from the nose in the third round]. My coach said, ‘Don’t stand there and get hit.’

“His [Urango’s] punches did not hurt at all. I was surprised by that. Speed kills everything and that’s what I have.

“We trained all camp throwing the right uppercut.” Kevin Cunningham [trainer and manager] to Devon Alexander: “Did you hear me yell to you to throw the uppercut?” Alexander: “Yeah, I heard you!” Cunningham: “I told Devon to throw the uppercut, and he heard me. It was the magic shot. We trained all camp to throw that punch. We used speed to set up the power.”

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Jersey City, NJ - Lightweight prospect Danny "Little Mac" McDermott will look to add the NABC title to his trophy case when he returns to action on Thursday, March 25 at Schuetzen Park in North Bergen, NJ. The fight will be McDermott's first eight-round assignment, headlining Pound for Pound Promotions' "March Badness" card. McDermott's opponent will be announced shortly.

"It's an honor to fight for my first professional championship in front of my hometown fans," said McDermott, 8-1 (3 KO) at the Irish eatery The Quays in Hoboken. "Ever since I was a kid I dreamed of being called 'champion'. This is just a start but I can't look past the task in front of me. 2010 is going to be my breakout year."
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The Jersey City, NJ native McDermott will make his first ring appearance since knocking out Floriano Pagliara in two rounds last May. Pagliara has since beaten undefeated prospect Antonio Espinosa and went the distance with 13-0 fighter Diego Magdaleno. McDermott's amateur career consisted of 50+ bouts but most of his experience came from sparring with champions Arturo Gatti, Bones Adams and Paul Malignaggi, among others

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By: Michele Chong
http://www.myboxingfans.com
Respected boxing veteran undergoes liver transplant

This “Chatter Box” column of mine serves many purposes: to report, to inform, and at times to (hopefully) entertain. Now I am using it to spread the message about one of the most respected individuals in the sport of boxing.

“Say a prayer for Jack Obermayer (“KO JO”) who’s in the hospital getting a liver transplant. He’s a great person who really needs our help!” was the emotional message I received from my friend Harold Lederman. The HBO “unofficial” ringside scorer continued, “I wish that boxing comes up strong for Jack in his time of need, just the way Jack came up for boxing for half a century. If you never spoke to God, please do it now for Jack!” Harold mentions that Obermayer, a veteran writer, had been ill on and off for the past year due to liver problems. He is now recuperating from the surgery that took place in Philadelphia.

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HAMILTON, NJ (MARCH 2nd, 2010)—On Friday night, March 26th a big night of boxing will commence from beautiful Hamilton Manor in Hamilton, New Jersey as Nadal Promotions LLC will showcase former four-time Super Middleweight world title challenger Omar Sheika, Cast member of the Contender Ahmed “Baby Face” Kaddour and perennial Welterweight contender Terrance “The Heat” Cauthen in separate co-features that will headline the eight bout card.

In one co-feature, Sheika of nearby Paterson, New Jersey will battle rugged vet, Jose “Macho” Medina in a eight round Light Heavyweight bout.
Sheika has a record of 28-9 with nineteen knockouts and is looking for one more big run as he is now campaigning in the Light Heavyweight division.

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A few weeks ago, on February 5th and 6th, a monster snowstorm dumped over two feet of snow on Atlantic City, bringing much of the city to a standstill. The storm forced Star Boxing's exciting event at the Tropicana Casino and Resort, to be postponed until Saturday March 6th. Although the storm was unfortunate, the majority of the card, including both the main event and co-feature bouts of the evening as well as almost the entire undercard, which feature many of the New Jersey area's up and coming talent, remain intact for the March 6th date.

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BOXING SUPERSTARS FLOYD "MONEY" MAYWEATHER AND SUGAR SHANE MOSLEY TO HOLD NEW YORK PRESS CONFERENCE TO OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCE MAY 1 WELTERWEIGHT SHOWDOWN

NOKIA THEATRE TIMES SQUARE
TOMORROW! TUESDAY, MARCH 2 AT 12:00 P.M. ET

EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

WHO: FLOYD MAYWEATHER, Six-Time World Champion in Five Weight Divisions
SHANE MOSLEY, Current WBA Welterweight World Champion
LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO of Mayweather Promotions
OSCAR DE LA HOYA, President of Golden Boy Promotions
RICHARD SCHAEFER, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions
ROGER MAYWEATHER, Mayweather Trainer
NAAZIM RICHARDSON, Mosley Trainer

WHAT: Press Conference to announce the long-awaited mega-fight between FLOYD "MONEY" MAYWEATHER and SUGAR SHANE MOSLEY.
**Please note this event is open to the public. Free tickets are available through Ticketmaster.com (search Mayweather and/or Mosley).

WHEN: TOMORROW! Tuesday, March 2
11:00 a.m. ET - Media Check-In/Lunch
12:00 p.m. ET - Start

WHERE: NOKIA Theatre Times Square
1515 Broadway (Corner of 44th & Broadway)

FACTS: Mayweather vs. Mosley is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions. The 12-round welterweight mega-bout will take place Saturday, May 1 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will be produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View®.