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 Ali Adams Spars Tyson Fury to Prepare For Prizefighter Heavyweights IV
The World’s only Arab Heavyweight boxer, Hammersmith, London based Iraqi, Ali Adams’ team called the ‘big guns’ in to help him prepare for his upcoming appearance in the massively successful Matchroom Sports promoted Prizefighter series, which makes it’s welcome return to York Hall on Saturday the 9th October with Heavyweights IV. Adams, who will be facing former WBU World Heavyweight Champion Matt Skelton in the quarter final of Prizefighter, today sparred English Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury at the Ultrachem TKO Boxing Gym in Canning Town, London.
Following the sparring session a beaming Adams said, “Yeah, I was sparring with Tyson Fury. Johnny (trainer Johnny Eames) called me last night and told me I’m sparring Tyson today.
He’s a good boxer, I sparred with him four rounds. I’ve never sparred someone as big as him, he’s very big, very tall. The sparring went very well, and I was like using my jab with him, even though he has a longer reach. He has a long reach but I still landed the jab on his body and his face, so sparring went very well.
I’ve been sparring with Dutch Cruiserweight Mitchell Balker, Light Heavyweight Joel McIntyre and Heavyweight Damian Campbell and now Tyson so I think I’m working it out with everything it’s been amazing and it’s been going so well for me.”
Adams then spoke briefly on his chances of winning the £32,000 prize up for grabs at Prizefighter - Heavyweights IV, “I’m very fast for a Heavyweight, I’m the fastest Heavyweight in the country. I think because of the speed I’ve got. I think Prizefighter is perfect for me. No one is going to cope with me with my speed“
On Wednesday boxing legend Evander Holyfield performed the quarter-final draw for the Heavyweights IV, which see the Adams drawn to face the highly decorated - British, Commonwealth, EBU and WBU World Champion - Matt Skelton in the fourth quarterfinal at Prizefighter - Heavyweights IV on Saturday 9th October at York Hall, Bethnal Green, London.
In the opening bout of the night will feature Ireland’s Kevin McBride, the last person to beat ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson, against former British Champion Michael Holden.
The second fight of the night will see former British Masters Champion Carl ‘The Fridge’ Baker against the yet to be named ‘Wildcard’ fighter.
The third quarter-final of the night Michael Sprott locks horns with Sunderland's Danny ‘Boy’ Hughes.
 VIVA MEXICO AT LAS VEGAS
NEWPORT BEACH, CA (September 2, 2010) – It’s the biggest celebration in the history of Mexico, and on Wednesday, September 15th, at the Las Vegas Hilton, the Mexican Bicentennial will bear witness to some fistic fireworks, with a world championship doubleheader in The Theater at the Las Vegas Hilton that will air live to all of Mexico and Latin America via Televisa, as well as on Pay Per View in the United States
In the main event, scheduled for 12 rounds, the IBO featherweight title is on the line when Australia’s Jackson Asiku defends his belt against Mexican star and former world champion Jhonny Gonzalez, and in the co-featured bout of the evening, also scheduled for 12 rounds, Mexico City’s Juan Carlos Salgado squares off against Michigan’s Tyrone Harris for the vacant IBO super featherweight crown.
But that’s not all, as this action-packed six bout card also features a 10 round IBO junior super featherweight title bout that pits Ciudad Juarez’s Miguel Roman (30-7-22Kos) who has agreed to fight Las Vegas top prospect Lonnie Smith (11-2-8Kos).
A native of Uganda, “Action” Jackson Asiku (26-3, 14 KOs) has soared to the top of the boxing world thanks to an exciting style and an unyielding will to win. A 2000 Olympian for Uganda, Asiku liked Australia so much that he made it his new home, and he hasn’t looked back yet. Winner of 15 straight fights, Asiku won the IBO title last November with an eighth round knockout of Heriberto Ruiz, and he’s looking to score another big win on September 15th.
The pride of Mexico City, 28-year old Jhonny Gonzalez (45-7, 39 KOs) has won a place in the heart of all fight fans with his knockout power, and nearly five years after winning the WBO bantamweight title, he looks to be better than ever. A devastating puncher with both hands, Gonzalez has won five in a row, all by knockout, with only one opponent making it past the second round. With his country behind him, Gonzalez is eager to add another title belt to his trophy case.
25-year old Mexico City native Juan Carlos Salgado (22-1-1, 16 KOs) quietly plied his trade for the first six years of his career, building an impressive record along the way. But when he destroyed 27-0 Jorge Linares in just 73 seconds for the WBA super featherweight crown, the entire world knew who he was. Salgado would lose the belt in a hard-fought 12 rounder against Takashi Uchiyama in January, but after bouncing back with a TKO of Guadalupe Rosales in June, he’s ready for another title shot.
Former world title challenger Tyrone “Fist of Fury” Harris (24-6-16KOS) out of Lansing, Michigan gave Stevie Johnston all he could handle, losing a majority decision for the IBA World Lightweight Title, and now he want this IBO belt. 29 year old Harris has a big win over 30-5 Damian Fuller for the USBA Lightweight title, so you can be sure that with these two sluggers already knocking out 32 opponents a war is brewing at the Hilton on September 15th, so who will be up for the challenge.
In televised undercard action, former Miami Hurricanes football star Quadtrine Hill (1-0, 1 KOs) looks for his second pro win in a heavyweight four rounder against Oakland’s 3-4 Yohan Banks.
Plus, Las Vegas lightweight Renell Griffin (6-2, 2 KOs) takes on Khadaphi Proctor (5-5) of Hesperia, California, in a four rounder.
Doors open at 6pm on September 15th, with first undercard bout set for 6:30pm
Limond trying to upset hero Morales on ‘Mexican Fiesta’ PPV show
HOBOKEN, N.J. (Sept. 1, 2010) – Scotsman Willie “Hands of Steel” Limond, WBU Lightweight Champion, will be a plaid matador to Mexican bull -- 5-time world champion in three different weight classes, Erik “Terrible” Morales -- in their September 11 showdown that headlines the “Mexican Fiesta” Pay-Per-View show live from Mexico City.
“”I know this is going to be a hard fight,” Limond said, “but I’m hoping to take the bull by the horns and put on a great performance for the fans in Mexico, USA and my Scottish fans back home.”
Limond (33-2, 8 KOs) will be fighting for the first time outside of the United Kingdom against living legend Morales (49-6, 34 KOs), rated No. 2 by the World Boxing Council, in an outdoor bull ring, Plazo de Toros, which is being set-up to seat 54,000 for “Mexican Fiesta.” Morales, who is the last to defeat the great Manny Pacquiao, will be shooting for his 50th career win in the 12-round main event.
“Fighting Morales anywhere is a hard fight but to fight him on Mexican Independence Day makes it even harder,” Limond noted. “The man is one of my heroes. It will be an honor to share the ring with him and I’m hoping I can spoil the party.
“He has tons of experience, more knockouts than I have fights, and he is still a very dangerous fighter. If I were to win this fight it would be the highlight of my career and I think it could open major doors for big fights.”
“Mexican Fiesta,” presented by Grupo Empresarial Matiz, is being distributed in the United States by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 9 PM/ET – 6 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view for a suggested retail price of only $29.95.
Limond nearly had his breakthrough fight in 2007, when he floored Olympic silver medallist Amir Khan, but Willie was unable to continue the fight after eight rounds, in which Khan took Limond’s British Empire belt. Limond has won his last five fights since losing to Khan.
“I have quite a fan-base in Scotland,” he added, “so a victory would be a massive thing for the Scots. I think it would go down in Scottish history as a great win for a Scottish fighter.”
Former WBC Light Flyweight Champion Edgar Sosa (39-6, 23 KOs) challenges WBC International Flyweight Champion Ryan Bito (18-6-3, 6 KOs), representing the Philapines, in the 12-round co-feature on the “Mexican Fiesta” PPV card..
In a female super flyweight battle of champions, WBC titlist Ann Marie “La Guerrera” Torres (21-3-2, 13 KOs), of Mexico, defends her belt against WIBF and GBU champion Alesia “The Tigress” Graf (25-1, 9 KOs), of Germany, in a 10-round title bout.
Other exciting bouts will be shown, pending time availability, on the “Mexican Fiesta” PPV show.
 Goossen Tutor Promotions Signs Undefeated Bantamweight Michael Ruiz, Jr.
Sherman Oaks, CA (September 1, 2010) - He's undefeated, hungry, and a young professional athlete with talent and today Fresno native bantamweight prospect Michael Ruiz, Jr. signed with Goossen Tutor Promotions. Ruiz (5-0, 2 KOs), who made his pro-debut on a Goossen Tutor fight card at Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino earlier this year, has an impressive amateur background most recently having earned a Silver medal in the 2009 National Golden Gloves and a Bronze medal in the U.S. Mens Open National Championship.
"I have laid a solid foundation for my professional career by putting in my time as an amateur and have made the transition into a pro fighter. Now that I made that move I felt it was necessary to take the next step by signing with a top promotional company. I believe as dedicated as I am to my career and with Dan Goossen's "know how" they will lead me to title contention. I know it's early in my professional career but anybody who is successful has a goal from the get-go and that is my goal."
Added Dan Goossen, "I've seen Michael fight and I like his style. He's a promising young fighter willing to fight his way to the top with an aggressive, entertaining style."
Ruiz is scheduled to fight at Tachi Palace in Lemoore, a few short miles from his hometown of Fresno on Oct. 7.
The Boxing 360 Series’
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.”
The inaugural series show will be headlined by undefeated Boxing 360 super middleweight Lennox “2 Sharpe” Allen (12-0-1, 7 KOs), the Guyanese champion now living in Brooklyn. Allen will be fighting Nick Brinson (7-0-1, 5 KOs), of Geneva (NY), in the 8-round main event for the vacant New York State title.
Unbeaten N.Y. State Light Heavyweight Champion Ronson Frank (15-0, 7 KOs), fighting out of Rosedale (NY) by way of Guyana, takes on Tony Ferrante (9-1, 4 KOs), of N. Philadelphia, in the 8-round co-feature. Ronson is the younger brother of former world NBA super middleweight champion, Steven Frank, and former world title challenger, Raul Frank.
“Ronson is a perfect example of what we’re trying to do with other promoters,” Duffy noted. “He is promoted by O’Shea Brothers Promotions and Brian O’Shea is a good friend. We’re very happy that he has placed Ronson on this card and we hope to partner with other promoters for our series.”
Also scheduled to fight on the card is unbeaten Harlem light middleweight -- by way of Burkina Faso -- Issouf Kinda (8-0, 5 KOs) vs. TBA in an 6/8-round bout; popular Plainview (NY) welterweight Tommy “The Razor” Rainone (13-4, 4 KOs) vs. TBA in a 6/8-round match; Providence cruiserweight Joshua Harris (6-3-1, 5 KOs) vs. Kamareh Pasley (5-4, 2 KOs) in a 6-rounder; former New York Golden Gloves and Empire State amateur champion, undefeated Brooklyn featherweight Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (6-0-1, 3 KOs) vs. former Dominican Republic super flyweight titlist Liliana Martinez (8-11-2, 4 KOs) in another 6-round fight. Georgia junior welterweight Arthur Bridges (1-0, 1 KO) will be in action against an opponent to be determined in a 4-round bout. All fights and fighters are subject to change.
 Hernandez vs. anchondo on “shobox: the next generation”
in the STAR OF THE DESERT ARENA at buffalo bill’s sept. 17
(Primm, Nev.) – Primm Valley Casino Resorts and Gary Shaw Productions, LLC welcome Freddy Hernandez and Mike Anchondo, who will go head-to-head in a 10-round welterweight bout 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17 in the Star of the Desert Arena at Buffalo Bill’s Resort & Casino. The event will be televised nationally on Showtime’s “Showbox: The Next Generation” at 8 p.m. PST.
Hernandez (28-1, 19 KOs) hails from Mexico City, Mexico, and will fight Anchondo (30-2, 19 KOs) from La Puente, Calif. in a 10-round Latino Welterweight Championship.
In an eight to 10-round junior lightweight bout, Luis Franco (6-0, 5 KOs) from Miami will contend with Wilton Hilario (12-1-1, 9 KOs) from Saint Louis Park, Minn. Chris Avalos, (16-1, 13 KOs), of Lancaster, Calif., will challenge Lorica, Columbia native, Felipe Almanza (17-17-4, 8 KOs). Joel Diaz (1-0, 1 KO) from Coachella, Calif. will fight Jesus Juarez (0-1) from Pomona, Calif. Lucia Larcinese, from Montreal, Quebec, Canada (4-6) will fight Crystal Hoy from Las Vegas (3-2-2, 2 KOs).
From Flint, Mich., Anthony Dirrell’s (18-0, 15 KOs) challenger will be announced at a later time as well as additional bouts. Card is subject to change.
‘Sucra’ Ray Oliveira returns vs. Joey ‘KO Kid’ Spina
Oct. 2 at Foxwoods Resort Casino
MASHANTUCKET, CT (Aug. 31, 2010) – Former world title challenger “Sucra” Ray Oliveira returns to the ring October 2nd for the first time in more than five years against world rated light heavyweight Joey “KO Kid” Spina, headlining the “Last Man Standing” card, in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
“Last Man Standing” is being presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), in association with Foxwoods Resort Casino.
“We’re excited to have Ray Oliveira’s comeback start on our ‘Last Man Standing’ show,” CES president Jimmy Burchfield said. “All of us are very happy to be back at Foxwoods, too. Ray was one of the most exciting fighters in the world, setting records on ESPN for most punches thrown. He is a fighter’s fighter who didn’t want to return against a soft opponent for an easy win. Ray wants to be tested and he will be against Joey Spina, one of the hardest hitting punchers, pound-for-pound, in boxing. It’s a crossroads fight for both of them. What’s Ray got left? That’s the key question. He fought most of his career at 140-147 and this fight is at 175. Spina was getting close to a world title shot but fighting to a draw last October hurt him. He could use a win against a name opponent like Ray to push him higher up in the world ratings.”
Oliveira, 42, has always been an action-fighter and is also a 3-time world title challenger. The slick boxer and defensive genius from New Bedford (MA) is a former IBU welterweight, NABF light welterweight and New England lightweight champion. “Sucra” has defeated Vince Phillips, Saul Duran, Vivian Harris, Charles Murray (twice), and Tracy Spann, among the more notables, and also fought world champions Ricky Hatton, Vernon Forrest, Jake Rodriguez and Zack Padilla.
Spina returns to the scene of his greatest triumph, which occurred back in 2006 at Foxwoods when “KO Kid” stopped Jesse Brinkley with a vicious body shot in the 11th round of a fight Spina trailed. Brinkley challenges IBF super middleweight champion Lucian Bute for the world title October 15. Spina, who is coming off of a 10-round draw last October against former world champion Lou Del Valle, also holds wins against former world champion Carl Daniels, Jay Pina and Anwar Oshana
In an intriguing match-up of promising prospects, David Bauza (5-0, 3 KOs), of Hartford, and Reynaldo Rodriguez (5-1, 2 KOs), fighting out of Woonsocket (RI), battle for the vacant EBA New England Super Middleweight Championship in the 6-round co-feature.
“Ray and Joey aren’t the only fighters on this stacked card who find themselves at the crossroads, “Burchfield noted. “Billy Moffard hasn’t been in the ring for a long time. We also have some of the best young fighters in New England and two – David Bauza and Renyaldo Rodriguez -- are in against each other.”
Hometown favorite Karen Dulin (1-6, 0 KOs), a super bantamweight from nearby Mystic, meets Treasure Saunders (0-4-1) in a 4-round match. Also scheduled to fight against opponents to be announced are Hartford super lightweight Joseph “Chipper” Jones (4-0, 1 KO), Stamford (CT) light heavyweight Ahmad Mickens (1-0), Hartford welterweight Addy Irizarry (8-4, 2 KOs), Randolph (MA) heavyweight Billy “The Kid” Mofford, and New Haven super lightweight Edwin Soto (4-0-1, 2 KOs). All fights and fighters are subject to change.
 WBC NEWS
August 30, 2010 – Mexico City.
From WBC President José Sulaimán:
On Saturday, August 28, WBC Youth bantamweight champion Stephane Jamoye, from Belgium, fought Tomoki Kameda, from Japan, in Mazatlan, Mexico.
The fight was very close and exciting. The announcement given by the ring announcer was a draw.
The supervisor appointed for the fight found his human error while making his report some time after the fight and held a meeting with ring officials Stephen Blea and Curtis Trasher from the U.S.A., where it was confirmed that the officials scorecards showed Tomoki Kameda winning by split decision.
The WBC confirms Tomoki Kameda as the new Youth world bantamweight champion.
I am hereby ordering a rematch between Tomoki Kameda and Stephane Jamoye, as this fight was very close and the former champion deserves to be given another opportunity just as he did last Saturday night.
JUAN MANUEL LOPEZ-RAFAEL MARQUEZ
WORLD FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, NOV. 6,
AT MGM GRAND IN LAS VEGAS LIVE ON SHOWTIME®
NEW YORK (Aug. 30, 2010) – The World Boxing Organization (WBO) featherweight championship fight between undefeated titlist Juan Manuel “JuanMa” Lopez, of Caguas, Puerto Rico, and Rafael Marquez, of México City has been rescheduled for Saturday, Nov. 6, live on SHOWTIME® (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The 12-round championship bout, originally set for Sept. 18, had to be rescheduled after Marquez injured his right thumb two weeks ago.
"Fortunately, my thumb injury did not prevent me from continuing my conditioning, including running daily,” said Marquez, who proved his durability in an epic four fight series with Israel Vazquez. "I am extremely grateful that my fight with Juan Manuel Lopez was rescheduled so quickly. On November 6, JuanMa and I have a date with destiny. I can't wait."
Both Lopez and Marquez bring an exciting style of fighting into the ring. Both are two-division world champions and they boast a combined record of 68 wins with an astounding 61 knockouts, 90 percent. The impending fight is an important crossroads fight for both men, but they are at very different points in their careers.
The southpaw Lopez (29-0, 26 KOs) is 27-years-old and has been fighting professionally for five years. He is a consensus top-10 pound-for-pound fighter and is widely considered a rising star. A win over Marquez would easily be the most significant of his young career. Conversely, Marquez (39-5, 35 KOs) at 35-years-old is well into the second half of a remarkable career. He has fought in 11 world title fights in his 15 years as a pro and he is a virtual lock for the Hall of Fame. A win over Lopez would give him a world title in his third weight division.
“This has become the most important fight of my career,” Marquez said.
JunaMa, the pride of Puerto Rico, earned his first world title by stopping defending WBO junior featherweight champion Daniel Ponce De Leon in the first round in June 2008. After retaining the 122-pound belt five times, winning four by knockout, he abandoned the division to challenge WBO 126-pound champion Steven Luevano on Jan. 28, 2010. Lopez knocked out Luevano in the seventh round.
In his most recent start and lone featherweight title defense, Lopez won his debut on SHOWTIME with an exciting second-round TKO over Bernabe Concepcion on July 10 in Puerto Rico.
Lopez dropped Concepcion in the first minute of the opening round, but Concepcion rallied to score a knockdown at the conclusion of the session. Lopez floored Concepcion twice in the second before the referee halted matters at 2:37.
“I’m looking forward to showing my skills against a great champion like Rafael Marquez, one of the all-time greats and a future Hall of Famer,’’ Lopez said. “It will be the biggest fight of my career.”
It will be the first fight for Marquez, a former International Boxing Federation (IBF) bantamweight champion, since he evened the score with Vazquez at two wins apiece with a dominant third-round knockout last May 22. The fourth encounter of perhaps this era’s greatest boxing rivalry was fought at featherweight; the initial three were at super bantamweight (122 pounds).
The second and third installments between Marquez and Vazquez were named Fight of the Year in 2007 and 2008, respectively, by The Ring.
Besides Vazquez, Marquez boasts victories over world champions Tim Austin, Mauricio Pastrana and Mark “Too Sharp‘’ Johnson (twice each). After he ended the six-year reign of the previously unbeaten Austin with an upset eighth-round knockout in February 2003, Marquez successfully defended the title seven times before moving up in weight to face Vazquez the first time in March 2007.
If successful against Lopez, Rafael and brother Juan Manuel will become the first siblings to win world titles in three different weight classes.
 Beibut Shumenov WBA/IBA Light Heavyweight World Champ
On Fast Track To Boxing Stardom
LAST VEGAS (August 30, 2010) – WBA and IBA Light Heavyweight World Champion Beibut Shumenov took the fast track to become world champion, establishing a weight-class record along the way, and now he wants to accelerate his road to stardom.
Shumenov is set on a mission to unify the titles starting with his next bout, hopefully before the year is out.
“I want a unification fight next,” Shumenov said. “I’m ready to fight any of the other champions now. (Jean) Pascal and (Tavoris) Cloud are both good champions and I’d love to fight either one. Throw in world champion Jurgen Brahmer, too. My goal is to unify the titles. I have a lot of respect for all of the other champions but I want their titles.”
“It’s unheard of, a fighter that wants one challenge after another so early in their career,” said Dan Goossen of Goossen Tutor Promotions. “But this is what boxing needs, the most competitive and biggest fights that can be made. The networks should ONLY be looking at these young champions to be facing off with one another. Beibut wants to give the fans want they want to see.”
Shumenov (10-1, 6 KOs), born in Kazakhstan and now living in Las Vegas, wasn’t looking to pad his record from the day he turned pro 2 ½ years ago, after he represented Kazakhstan in the 2004 Olympics.
In his third pro fight, he took on 70-fight veteran Shannon Miller, who was put to sleep in the fourth round of their fight in Memphis, followed only three weeks later in Kazakhstan by a second-round knockout of former WBC Continental Americas champion Donnell Wiggins (24-10-4) for the WBC Asian Boxing Council and Interim PABA light heavyweight belts.
Next up for Shumenov were successful title defenses of the aforementioned crowns, in addition to capturing the vacant WBO Asia Pacific belt against Lavell Finger (26-2) who didn’t make it out of the opening round. Fighting at home for the third straight fight, Shumenov stepped-up to face his stiffest test, former WBC and WBA light heavyweight champion, Montell Griffin (49-7), who sported wins against world champions James Toney (twice) and Roy Jones, Jr. Shumenov pitched a complete, 12-round shutout, winning the unanimous decision by scores of 120-108, 120-108, 120-107.
Back in the U.S., Shumenov squared-off against world title challenger Epifanio Mendoza (28-6-1), who had lost to Chad Dawson in their 2007 world title fight and a year later by a controversial decision to former world champion Jeff Lacy. Beibut defeated Mendoza in Bellevue, Washington by 10-round unanimous decision (100-90, 98-92, 97-93).
From that point on it’s been all world championship fights for Shumenov, who captured the IBA crown last year in Kazakhstan, stopping 2-time world super middleweight champion Byron Mitchell (27-4-1) in the fourth round. In his ninth pro fight, Shumenov unsuccessfully challenged WBA titlist Gabriel Campillo in Kazakhstan, losing a hotly contested, questionable 12-round majority decision.
Beibut bounced back strong in another back-and-forth rematch this past January, winning a 12-round decision against Campillo for the WBA belt in only his 10th pro fight. Shumenov shattered the previous world record for fewest professional fights to capture a major World light heavyweight title, 15, set by Jeff “Hit Man” Harding in 1989.
In his first WBA title defense (July 23) on ESPN Friday Night Fights, Shumenov showed the valuable lessons learned from the prior two Campillo bouts, to totally dominate mandatory challenger and previously unbeaten Vyacheslav Uzelkov (22-0, 13 KOs), displaying speed, aggressiveness and fearlessness right through the closing seconds en route to an overwhelming unanimous decision (118-108, 118-108, 117-109).
His impressive fight against the Ukrainian was only his second with head trainer, Kevin Barry, and first fighting for Goossen Tutor Promotions. The classy Kazakh showed tremendous ability and fought his way side-by-side with the other 175-pound champions. “I have the best trainer in the world, Kevin, and I was 100-percent dedicated to training and completely focused on Uzelkov alone because I signed with Goossen Tutor,” Beibut explained.
Shumenov joined featherweight Aratoly Alexandrov, heavyweight, Oleg “Big O’ Maskaev and cruiserweight Vassily “The Tiger” Jirov as the only Kazakh-born professional world boxing champions.
On the fast track outside of the ring, too, Beibut has a law degree, speaks five languages (Russian, Kazakh, English, Turkish and Uzbek), and along with his brother, Chingis, own a full-service boxing promotional company based in Las Vegas, NV. KZ Event Productions fighters include unbeaten, WBA #9-rated light heavyweight Gayrat Ahmedov (15-0-1, 10 KOs) and undefeated welterweight, WBA #14 Ravshan Hudaynazrov.
USMC Sgt. Jim Smith living out dream on ‘Labor Daze’ show
Biosse-King headline Friday night’s CES show at Twin River Event Center, RI
PROVIDENCE (Aug. 30, 2010) – U.S. Marine Sgt. James Smith has been in the ring at most Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES) pro boxing shows at Twin River since 2008 as part of the Honor Guard accompanying the singing of the National Anthem. This Friday night, however, Smith will be out of uniform and wearing trunks for his pro debut.
Undefeated Providence super middleweight Vladine Biosse (7-0, 4 KOs) leads the next generation of New England fighters into action on Friday night’s “Labor Daze” card, presented by CES, at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, RI.
The Cape Verdean native Biosse (7-0, 4 KOs), a former University of Rhode Island football player, defends his EBA title against Ibahiem “The Almighty” King (7-4, 2 KOs) in the 8-round main event.
Smith, a super welterweight matched against Shawn Pyles (0-1) in a 4-round bout, is originally from Portland, Maine. The 26-year-old has been an active U.S. Marine for the last seven years. He is presently stationed in Rhode Island -- living in Warwick with his wife and two children -- attached to the Rhode Island Reserves assisting with training for upcoming deployment overseas. Sgt. Smith has done two tours in Iraq.
Sgt. Smith has been on leave since Aug. 23 training for his pro boxing debut, something he has dreamed about since he was a little boy. “I’ve been a gym rat since I was four or five,” he explained. “I remember sitting on my father’s shoulders watching Joey Gamache win the world title (June 13, 1992 when Maine’s favorite son Gamache knocked out Chil Sung Chin in the ninth round at Cumberland Civic Center in Portland). Fighting as a pro has been on my mind since then.”
In 2009, Sgt. Smith captured top honors in the 152-pound decision of the New England Golden Gloves, defeating Michael Andrade. “I’m through with being nervous; now I’m just anxious to get in the ring and succeed in my pro debut,” James added. “I’m taking a realistic approach to boxing. I know what it takes to be world champion having grown up watching Joey Gamache and Marcus Davis (now a UFC star). Maybe someday I’ll get a title shot; I’m only 26 and have some time. I’ll see where it goes.”
Other 4-round bouts on the card include Fall River (MA) super welterweight Dustin Reinhold (2-1, 2 KOs) vs. Providence’s pro-debuting Rameil Shelton, a senior at Tolman High in Pawtucket; Woonsocket (RI) super middleweight Joe Gardner (5-1-1, 1 KO) vs. New Bedford’s (MA) Eric Pinarreta (2-4, 2 KOs); New Bedford (MA) super lightweight Jonathan Vazquez (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Tony Marks (0-4); Providence firefighter and cruiserweight Eric Estrada (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Tauheed Wheeler (0-3); and Barnstable (MA) heavyweight Jesse “Bad News” Barboza (3-1, 3 KOs) vs. Antonio Robertson (0-1). All fights and fighters are subject to change.
Klinefelter Sisters Both Stay Un-Beaten
Win By KO Promotions "No Excuses" Fight Report from the Johnson County Fairgrounds, Iowa City from Friday, August 27. Emily “the Enforcer” Klinefelter, 8-0, 3 KOs, 116.2 lbs., Iowa City, IA, KO1 Savanna “the Lioness” Hill, 6-6, 4 KOs, 115.6 lbs., Russellville, AR, bantamweights
At first, it looked like this might be another lengthy bout, as Hill showed that she knew how to fight. Klinefelter fired off several crisp blows, boxing in and out. Eventually, Emily started to move in closer. Klinefelter landed a ferocious sneaky left hook that snapped Hill’s head to the side. The crowd roared. Klinefelter followed with a sequence of three right uppercuts to the body, a right uppercut to the jaw, and then a right to the jaw that decked Hill onto her back. Savanna rose in a wobbly condition, gamely trying to steady herself and continue, but her coach Brad Hill wisely threw in the towel to prevent serious injury. Coming into the fight, Hill had been 6-1 with 4 KOs in her last 7 bouts. Katy “the Dream” Klinefelter, 6-0, 3 KOs, 129.4 lbs., Iowa City, IA, WUD6 Kerri “the Rage” Hill, 2-16, 1 KO, 130.8 lbs., Russellville, AR, super featherweights
Hill started out fast, firing off a quick jab, along with combinations to the body, but Klinefelter’s defensive skills were superior, blocking or eluding most of the blows. Throughout the bout, Klinefelter utilized strong body shots and uppercuts on the often forward-ducking Hill, and Katy would often finish off her work with a crisp jab to the face. The body punishment wore on Hill, whose offensive output gradually waned as the bout progressed. Klinefelter grew stronger, but Kerri showed her veteran poise and toughness, game to the end, living up to her reputation for having an iron jaw. The judges were unanimous for Klinefelter, scoring it 60-54 twice and 59-55. The Under-Card:
Bobby “the Prodigy” Bryant, 7-0, 6 KOs, 148 lbs., Vero Beach, FL, KO1 Tim Reynolds, 0-5, 148 lbs., Pine Bluff, AR, junior middleweights Reynolds attempted to use speed, footwork, and a quick jab to elude and outbox the strong Bryant from the outside, but Bryant was quite determined to get at Reynolds, and his blows very hard and fast. When Bryant got on top of him, he would launch several hard and effective blows that hurt, particularly to the body. Bryant eventually dropped Reynolds to the canvas with a series of uppercuts to the body and head. Reynolds did not beat the count. George Carter, Jr., 1-0, 1 KO, 163.4 lbs., Dubuque, IA, KO1 William “Bam Bam” Armstead, 2-13, 1 KO, 165 lbs., Columbus, OH, super middleweights
Southpaw Carter, Jr. showed brilliant form, speed, and boxing skill, firing a blazing fast body combination straight left and right hook that sent Armstead down in agony. He rose and gamely continued; attempting to use his 14-fights of experience to get out of trouble, but Carter again nailed him with well-placed right hooks to the body and head that dropped Armstead for the second time. Fast combinations to the body and head dropped Armstead for the third time and the bout was ended. This was an impressive outing for a pro debut. Robbie “the Powerhouse” Adamson, 10-2-1, 9 KOs, 155.4 lbs., Ottumwa, IA, KO1 Brett Shull, 0-1, 154.8 lbs., Hedrick, IA, junior middleweights
Adamson took his time against Shull, who was attempting to hit and move away. Adamson calmly played defense and fired the occasional shot, figuring out his opponent, a veteran of 19 MMA bouts. Eventually, Adamson stepped in and off a jab to the head, landed a thudding straight right to the body, the sound of which could be heard throughout the arena, sending Shull down for the count. Andy Branson, 1-0, 1 KO, 196.5 lbs., Des Moines, IA, KO1 Joe “The Hammer” Hancock, 0-1, 193.8 lbs., Tipton, MO, cruiserweights
These two started off cautiously, jousting back and forth, feeling one another out. Hancock used some straight lefts and rights, while Branson fired some single crisp shots. Eventually, amidst an exchange, Branson landed a right to the head that suddenly dropped Hancock. Joe rose and continued, but the attacking Branson dropped him with another sharp right. Hancock gamely continued and tried to fight back and defend himself, but a right nearly turned him around, and a right uppercut and left hook dropped him for the third and final time, as the referee terminated the contest. Dan “the Man of War” Almeida, 2-0, 2 KOs, 144.6 lbs., Iowa City, IA, KO1 Adrian McMullen, 0-1, 145.2 lbs., Washington, IA, welterweights
Southpaw McMullen showed boxing skill, using some footwork and attempting to set up a powerful straight left, but Almeida was a hurricane, storming in with a torrent of hard and powerful blows to the body and head that were too much. Almeida dropped McMullen with a digging right to the body. He rose, but an avalanche of heavy body and head shots dropped Adrian for the second time. McMullen was down for the count. U.S. MEDIA TOUR LAUNCHES IN LOS ANGELES!
MANNY PACQUIAO
 and
ANTONIO MARGARITO
 SET NEWS CONFERENCE LUNCHEON ANNOUNCING THEIR WORLD SUPER WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT!
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. (August 29, 2010) – Ten-time world champions Congressman MANNY “PacMan” PACQUIAO and “The Tijuana Tornado” ANTONIO MARGARITO, along with Hall of Fame promoter BOB ARUM, will launch their U.S. media tour with a Los Angeles news conference luncheon to announce PACQUIAO vs. MARGARITO World Super Welterweight Championship.
The news conference will be held at The Beverly Hills Hotel – Rodeo Room (9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills, Calif. 90210), This Tuesday! August 31. Luncheon will be served at 11:00 a.m. PT with the news conference beginning promptly at 11:30 a.m. PT.
The U.S. Media Tour will continue on to New York and Arlington, Texas, with news conferences, open to the public, at Chelsea Piers-Pier 60 on Wednesday and Cowboys Stadium-East End Zone Platform on Friday, both beginning at 11:30 a.m., ET and CT, respectively. Pacquiao and Margarito are also scheduled to attend Thursday night's preseason game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Miami Dolphins at Cowboys Stadium.
Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Cowboys Stadium and MP Promotions, PACQUIAO vs. MARGARITO will take place Saturday, November 13 in Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX. The $1.2 billion stadium is the largest, most technologically advanced entertainment venue in the world.
Pacquiao (51-3-2, 38 KOs), of General Santos City, Philippines, and Margarito (38-6, 27 KOs), of Tijuana, México, will be battling for the vacant World Boxing Council super welterweight title.
STREET-CERTIFIED * CAGE-TESTED * RING-READY
KIMBO SLICE INKS BOXING DEAL WITH GARY SHAW! Kimbo Slice to enter boxing ring By Michael Woods Special to ESPNNewYork.com Kimbo Slice, the viral video backyard-fighting sensation turned mixed martial artist, is gearing up for a foray into the sweet science.
Slice, whose real name is Kevin Ferguson, told ESPNNewYork.com that he's eager to see how he fares in the boxing world, after spending almost three years in MMA.
"I feel like a baby all over again," said the 36-year-old Florida resident. "I'm thinking about this at night. I'm gonna be a problem in the heavyweight division. I'm going to be coming in with a bad demeanor. I want to see what it's like to break some ribs, break a jaw with one punch."
At Gleason's Gym in Brooklyn, New Jersey-based promoter Gary Shaw recently told ESPNNewYork.com that he was confident he would soon have a deal signed with Slice. After weeks of negotiations with Slice's advisor "Icy" Mike Imber, Shaw told ESPN that he'd inked a deal and that Slice would debut sometime between October and December, depending on how much progress he makes with trainer Clemente Medina, a California-based tutor.
Slice said he wouldn't close the door on MMA and that he greatly enjoyed his tenure with the UFC, and appreciated the opportunity UFC chief Dana White gave him.
"This is a career move," he said. "I love fighting. I like to knock people the [expletive] out. I love engaging. Maybe some people think I'm crazy."
Slice signed on with the UFC and earned a win over Houston Alexander on Dec. 5, 2009, after taking part in the "The Ultimate Fighter 10" Spike TV reality show. He lost his lone bout on the show, an exhibition tussle with eventual victor Roy Nelson. He was stopped by Matt Mitrione at UFC 113 on May 8, however, and parted ways with the company.
In a boxing division dominated by the cerebral, caution-first Klitschko brothers, Vitali and Wladimir, Shaw says that if his hunch is right, that time with strength and conditioning coach Darryl Hudson kicks Slice's cardio into a new zone, the fighter could be challenging for a title after six or so fights.
"He could easily be at the same level as guys the Klitschkos have been fighting," said Shaw, who gave a shout-out to son Jared, who turned him on to the much-downloaded backyard brawler several years ago. "Maybe I'm wrong, maybe he's coming to boxing too late, but I don't think so. He's not a beaten-up athlete. He's a natural, with that bob and weave like Mike Tyson."
Slice has had issues with balky knees, but says he's squatting 315 pounds and running with no problems. No one, he said, will question his dedication, or have cause to dismiss him as a hyped-up product of skilled viral video marketing. He promised to bring a closing mentality to the ring, in contrast to some of the heavyweights who prefer to peck away at their foes, rather than bludgeon them into submission.
"I'm safety-first driving, wear my seatbelt," Slice said. "Not in the ring. These fighters these days, they're complacent, lazy. I'm hungry. I just dropped three of my kids off at tutoring. It's expensive!"
A Floyd Mayweather-level payday would be something to look
forward to, he said, but Slice showed some of the humility that made many MMAers believers in his respect for their sport. "That'd be nice," he said. "But unfortunately I'm still a little squirrel, in a big [expletive] world, looking for my nut."
Shaw thinks Slice will find success as a boxer.
"I've always said he could be a world champion," said Shaw, who was an executive at Elite XC, the promotional outlet which staged Slice's first four MMA bouts. "I believe in that more than ever. This is not the era of Tyson, Holyfield and Lennox Lewis."
PACQUIAO VS. MARGARITO
NATIONAL MEDIA TOUR
ANNOUNCING THEIR WORLD TITLE FIGHT LAUNCHES NEXT TUESDAY!
LAS VEGAS, NEV (August 27, 2010) – Congressman MANNY PACQUIAO and the “Tijuana Tornado” ANTONIO MARGARITO, boasting 10 world titles between them, along with Hall of Fame promoter BOB ARUM, will embark on a coast-to-coast media tour to launch the promotion of PACQUIAO vs. MARGARITO, World Super Welterweight Championship, Next Tuesday! August 31.
Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Cowboys Stadium and MP Promotions, Pacquiao vs. Margarito will take place, Saturday, November 13, at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX. and will be produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View®, beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
The media tour is as follows:
Tuesday, August 31 at 11 a.m. PT: The Beverly Hills Hotel – Rodeo Room, (9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills, Calif. 90210)
Wednesday, September 1 at 11:30 a.m. ET: Chelsea Piers – Pier 60 (23rd St. & The Hudson River, New York, NY 10011). OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Friday, September 3 at 11:30 a.m. CT: Cowboys Stadium – East End Zone Platform (900 East Randol Mill Rd., Arlington, TX 76011). OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
 No bull, Erik “Terrible” Morales in Double-ring Sept. 11 headlining ‘Mexican Fiesta’ PPV show
HOBOKEN, N.J. (August 26, 2010) – Five-time world champion in three different weight classes, Erik “Terrible” Morales, continues his heralded comeback September 11 headlining the “Mexican Fiesta” pay-per-view show live from Mexico City.
Morales (49-6, 34 KOs), rated No. 2 by the World Boxing Council, will also continue a tradition by fighting outdoors in the famous Plaza de Toros bull ring against WBU champion Willie “Hands of Steel” Limond (33-2, 8 KOs) for the vacant WBC Diamond Super Lightweight Championship.
Morales, who is the last to defeat the great Manny Pacquiao, goes for his 50th career win in the 12-round main event on “Mexican Fiesta” against Limond, of Scotland, in the eighth recorded professional boxing match at Plaza de Toros, which will be set-up to seat 54,000 for “Mexican Fiesta.”
French heavyweight champion Arthur Craven knocked out Jim “Black Diamond” Smith in the first Mexico City bull ring fight nearly 100 years ago, on September 15, 1918. Mick Moran won a pair of bouts there in 1947 and 1948, while International Hall of Famer Raul “Raton” Macias stopped Leo Espinosa in the 10th round of their March 25, 1956 for the NBA World bantamweight title.
In 1989, Jorge “El Maromero” Paez retained his IBF featherweight title via a second-round knockout there of Jose Mario Lopez, and 5-time world featherweight titlist Manuel “Mantecas” Medina put Jose Vegas to sleep in the seventh round on the same card.
The most significant night of boxing at the Plaza de Toros in Mexico City was May 3, 1998, when future Hall of Famer Julio Cesar “J.C.” Chavez and Miguel Angel “Santa Tokyo” Gonzalez fought to a 12-round draw for the WBC lightweight belt. In another key match-up, 47-0 Ricardo “Finito” Lopez – another future Hall of Famer – and 24-0 Nicaraguan Rosendo Alvarez fought to an 8-round technical draw for the WBC & WBA minimumweight crowns. It marked the only blemish on Lopez’ eventual 51-0-1 (38 KOs) career record.
The last show held in the Mexico City bull ring was in 2004 as Chavez won a 10-round decision against former world champion Frankie “The Surgeon” Randall. Also on the same card, Marco Antonio “El Veneno” Rubio defeated Fitz Vanderpool in the opening round for the WBC International light middleweight title and in his eighth pro fight, Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. – son of the aforementioned legend – knocked out Antonio Aquilar in the first round.
On Sept. 11, Morales joins Chavez, Lopez, Macias and Paez as bonafide Mexican boxing icons to have fought in the renowned Mexico City bull ring.
Former WBC Light Flyweight Champion Edgar Sosa (39-6, 23 KOs) meets European flyweight titlist Andrea Sarritzu (34-4-4, 12 KOs), of Italy, in the 12-round co-feature for the WBC International Flyweight Championship on the “Mexican Fiesta” PPV card..
In a female super flyweight battle of champions, WBC titlist Ann Marie “La Guerrera” Torres (21-3-2, 13 KOs), of Mexico, faces WIBF and GBU champion Alesia “The Tigress” Graf (25-1, 9 KOs), of Germany, in a 10-round title bout for the WBC World Cup Super Flyweight Championship.
A pair of 25-year-olds from Mexico City, WBC CABOFE lightweight champ Daniel “Tremendo” Estrada (23-1-1, 19 KOs) and WBC Continental Americas title-holder Rey Sanchez, square-off in a 12-round match for the WBC Silver Lightweight Championship.
WBC Youth Lightweight champion Ramon “Nino de Oro” Ayala (18-1-1, 8 KOs), a 21-year-old Mexico protégé of another Mexican fighting icon, Marco Antonio Barrera, defends his crown against Panamanian gatekeeper Armando “El Policia” Cordova, former NABA super featherweight champion, in a 10-rounder.
 SAM PETER SAYS THAT HE WILL REGAIN THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE
BIG BEAR, CALIF. (August 26, 2010) – Former World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight champion SAMUEL “The Nigerian Nightmare” PETER (34-3, 27 KOs), is going to dethrone International Boxing Federation (IBF) / World Boxing Organization (WBO) heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (54-3, 48 KOs), in two weeks and will tell you how he’s going to do it during an international Media Conference Call, Tomorrow! Friday, August 27, beginning at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT.
Peter is in his final week of training camp in the high altitude of Big Bear, Calif. A native of Nigeria now fighting out of Las Vegas, Nev., Peter will break camp on September 2 and head to Frankfurt, Germany.
Promoted by KMG and K2, in association with Top Rank, Klitschko vs. Peter will take place Saturday, September 11 at the Commerzbank Arena in Frankfurt, Germany.
Manager Gary Hyde signs British amateur Mark Heffron
CORK, Ireland (August 26, 2010) – Noted worldwide boxing manager Gary Hyde today announced the signing of British amateur standout Mark Heffron to an exclusive contract. Hyde also manages 2-time Olympic gold medalist Guillermo Rigondeaux and European super middleweight champion Lolenga Mock.
“I’m excited to sign Mark Heffron,” the Cork, Ireland-based Hyde said. “Freddie Roach told me this kid’s a huge talent and he advised me to sign him. Our plan is to keep him busy, starting with his pro debut September 5th in Wolverhampton, England and then, hopefully, five more fights before this year is out.”
The 18-year-old Heffron fights out of Manchester, England. He captured a gold medal at the Junior ABA Championships and silver at the European Youth Championships. “With Gary Hyde as my manager,” Heffron remarked, “the sky’s the limit. Through Gary’s connections, I’ve already met Freddie Roach and trained with some of his fighters at the Wild Card Gym. I can’t wait to make my pro debut September 5th.”
Heffron, who is trained by Joe Gallagher, finds himself in good company with Hyde’s other fighters, Rigondeaux and Mock. “Rigo” (6-0, 5 KOs), touted as the hottest prospect in the world, is the No. 8 rated super bantamweight by the World Boxing Association, despite having only six pro fights. Mock has defeated world champion Charles Brewer, floored reigning WBA heavyweight titlist David Haye, and extended world champions Lucian Bute, Mario Veit and Gabriel Campillo the full distance in their fights.
O’DONNELL & FURY TO HEADLINE “SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION” IN LONDON
LONDON (Aug 23rd, 2010) On Friday 10th September, York Hall, Bethnal Green will host an exciting night of international boxing when former unbeaten Commonwealth champion John O’Donnell (Shepherd’s Bush / Galway) makes his U.S. “ShoBox: The New Generation” debut and takes on his toughest opponent in the ring to date over 12 rounds, New Jersey’s (USA) 1996 Olympic bronze medallist Terrence “Heat” Cauthen. The current English Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (Manchester/Galway) will also make his ShoBox debut as the co-feature against an international opponent over 10 rounds. (Details on Tyson’s opponent will be announced shortly) The O’Donnell and Fury bouts will be televised in America on SHOWTIME® at 11p.m. ET/PT (same day delay). The event will also be shown in Canada on the Super Channel Network and the UK Broadcaster will be announced soon. The London based Irishman John O’Donnell said “This is a step up in class for me, Cauthen is a slick experienced southpaw who has a good reputation in the U.S. and a great amateur pedigree having won a bronze medal in the Olympics for the USA.” Cauthen who is nicknamed “Heat” won the Lightweight Bronze medal at the Olympic games in Atlanta in 1996 while fighting out of Joe Frazier’s gym in Philly before turning professional, since then the fast handed southpaw has gone on to record 35 wins out of 42 contests. “I won’t be underestimating this guy, but I am out to put on a good show and take him out in style, and show the American audience what I am all about.” The Irishman added. Heavyweight Sensation Tyson Fury said “I am delighted to be going out to a large American audience on Showtime. I know the Americans will appreciate my style of fighting and they love heavyweights, so I am going to put a show on for them on September 10th. I want to be the first modern day Irishman to win the Heavyweight World title.” Promoter Mick Hennessy said “I am very proud to be doing this show with Showtime which gives me an opportunity to show the American public just how good O’Donnell and Fury are. They will both be representing the UK and Ireland on the biggest boxing stage of all.” Marquee Super Six star Carl “the Cobra” Froch said, “I’ve known John since he turned pro in 2004 and have sparred him on a number of occasions. I believe he is one of Britain’s best prospects and by fighting tough opponents like Cauthen, it is a big step in the right direction and showing that he is a top talent who will be ready very soon to mix it up on the World stage.” On the undercard Colchester’s Lee “Lights Out” Purdy will be back in action looking to defend his Southern Area Welterweight title (*subject to board approval), Royston’s former ABA Champion Bradley Evans will be stepping up to 6 x 3 minutes rounds for the first time in his pro career, Phill “Intense” Fury will be looking to continue his winning ways and the highly popular Light Welterweight Chris “the flash” Evangelou from Enfield’s will be looking to entertain the York Hall crowd and extend his unbeaten record. The evening will also see Haddenham’s Tyler Goodjohn (Light Welterweight) and John “the Gorilla” Ryder (Middleweight) of Islington out to make a name for themselves as they both make their professional debuts.  CHRIS ALGIERI HEADLINES NYC SHOW SEPTEMBER 16TH AT THE CAPITALE 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!"
"I am thrilled to be working with my good friend Joe DeGuardia on Capitale Punishment II," stated Greg Cohen, President and Founder of The Empire Sports and Entertainment. "We are going to put on a terrific show and expect to pack the house once again. The New York fans definitely won't want to miss this event."
Regarding the card, DeGuardia said, "We are excited to be featuring our newest signee Chris Algieri on the card. Being from Long Island, Chris has begun to develop a large following throughout New York, and we expect an exciting performance out of him come September 16th. We are also going to be loading the undercard with some of the tri-state area's hottest up and coming talent, making it a night of boxing you certainly will not want to miss."
Algieri is coming off a six round unanimous decision over James Hope in his last outing earlier this year. Algieri turned pro boxer in 2008, after an extensive and successful career as a kick boxer. After winning the USKBA Northeast Championship as an amateur, Algieri turned pro at just 19-years-old, and went on to win the WKA Super Welterweight World Championship just two years later. Algieri ended his kick boxing career as the undefeated, undisputed kick boxing world champion, in not one, but two weight divisions. Now with the backing of Star Boxing, the 'model handsome' Algieri is looking to start making some noise in the loaded jr. welterweight division.
The 30-year-old Tucker, who hails from Ohio, is a tough brawler who has only been stopped once in his career. Tucker is two fights removed from his career best victory, an upset unanimous decision victory over previously unbeaten Michael Torres (13-0, 7KO's). Tucker also holds a win over once beaten Rashad Holloway who battled to draw in his last bout with former NABF and New York State light welterweight champion, Francisco Figuerora.
A complete undercard will be announced shortly.  Hitz Signs Estrada, Re-inks Hernandez! Bobby Hitz, Founder of Chicago-based Hitz Boxing, is proud to announce the signing of well-respected welterweight contender "King" David Estrada (24-6, 15 KOs) to a promotional agreement, as well as the renewal of his agreement with his long-time fighter Angel "Toro" Hernandez (30-8, 17 KOs). 31-year-old Estrada has been rated as high as #2 in the world and is best remembered for his valiant efforts against welterweight champions Andre Berto, Shane Mosley and Kermit Cintron. He is coming off a stoppage victory over previously undefeated Orlando Lora last April. Long-time junior middleweight contender Hernandez is a former world title challenger and NABA and NABF Champion. He dealt James McGirt Jr. his second career loss last year and has gone 1-1 since then. "These guys are my one/two punch at welter and junior middle," said Hitz. "They're both world-class guys who always deliver action-packed fights and I'm looking forward to working with David and continuing my long-term relationship with Angel." |