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| JERMAIN TAYLOR (WBC CHAMPION) Nationality: U.S. American Alias: “Bad Intentions” Birthplace: Little Rock , Arkansas Date of Birth: August 11, 1978 Record: 26-0-1, 17 KOs Age: 28 Guard: Orthodox Title fights: 4 (3-0-1) Total rounds: 167 Height: 6’1” Trainer: Emanuel Steward Manager: Ozell Nelson Promoter: DBE - Lou DiBella |
| CORY SPINKS (CHALLENGER) Nationality: U.S. American Alias: “Next Generation” Birthplace: St. Louis , Missouri Date of Birth: February 20, 1978 Record: 36-3-0, 11 KOs Age: 29 Guard: Southpaw Title fights: 8 (6-2-0) Total rounds: 263 Height: 5’9’’ Trainer: Kevin Cunningham Manager: Kevin Cunningham Promoter: Don King Productions |
| TICKETS GO ON SALE TODAY, MAY 16, FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLEADER HIGHLIGHTED BY RETURN OF “MAGIC MAN’’ NEW YORK (May 15, 2007) -- Tickets in all price ranges go on sale today, Wednesday, May 16, for the Saturday, June 9, World Championship Doubleheader at The Connecticut Convention Center at Hartford, Conn. Tickets are priced $35, $50, $100, $200 and $500, and are available through TicketMaster outlets, by calling (860) 525-4500, and at TicketMaster.com. Tickets also may be purchased at The Connecticut Convention Center by calling (860) 249-6000. The main event features the highly anticipated return of one of boxing’s most recognizable and talented pound-for-pound fighters, the former undisputed light heavyweight champion Antonio “Magic Man” Tarver of Tampa, Fla. Tarver will face the “Kosovo Kid” Elvir Muriqi (34-3, 21 KOs) for the vacant International Boxing Organization (IBO) 175-pound crown. The New York- based Muriqi has won three in a row and 21 of his last 23. Click Here for More Boxing News...... |
| PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES FORMER UNDISPUTED CHAMP ANTONIO TARVER, WBC 175-POUND CHAMPION CHAD DAWSON, LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CONTENDER ELVIR MURIQI Tuesday, May 15, 2007, Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, Conn. Former undisputed light heavyweight champion, the legendary Antonio “Magic Man’’ Tarver, undefeated World Boxing Council light heavyweight champion “Awesome’’ Chad Dawson and 175-pound contender Elvir Muriqi were featured at a press conference Tuesday in Hartford, Conn., to formally announce the sensational world championship doubleheader Saturday, June 9, at the Connecticut Convention Center on SHOWTIME. Tickets, priced at $35, $50, $100, $200 and $500, are on sale at TicketMaster outlets, online at TicketMaster.com and at The Connecticut Convention Center (860) 249-6000. The exciting, popular Tarver (24-4, 18 KOs), of Tampa, Fla., makes his first start in a year in the main event. The ex-World Boxing Association, International Boxing Federation and WBC light heavyweight champ engages Elvir Muriqi (34-3, 21 KOs) for the vacant International Boxing Organization 175-pound belt. The New York-based Muriqi has won three in a row and 21 of his last 23. Click Here for More Boxing News...... |
| MIRANDA TO HIS FANS: “I’M SORRY” MIDDLEWEIGHT CONTENDER VOWS TO RETURN BETTER THAN EVER! HOLLYWOOD, FL, May 21 – It was a disappointing Saturday night in Memphis for middleweight contender Edison ‘Pantera’ Miranda as he suffered his first real loss of his career to Kelly Pavlik. But Miranda vows to be back in the ring and better than ever in the future. “I’m sorry to all my fans for my performance on Saturday night,” said the gracious Miranda. “I let you down, but know that I tried my best with what I had to win the fight. I thank you for all the support you have given me and I promise that I will return to the top and win a world championship for you.” Click Here for More Boxing News..... |
| May 17, 2007 – Mexico City From the office of WBC President Jose Sulaiman: WBC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT FEDEX FORUM, MEMPHIS , TENNESSEE MAY 19, 2007 Click Here for More Boxing news..... |
| WBC MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE ELIMINATION FIGHT |
| KELLY PAVLIK (US) (WBC RANK No. 1) Nationality: U.S. American Alias: “The Ghost” Birthplace: Youngstown , Ohio Date of Birth: April 4, 1982 Record: 30-0-0, 27 KOs Age: 25 Guard: Orthodox Titles: NABF Total rounds: 98 Height: 6’2” Trainer: Jack Loew Manager: Cameron Dunkin Promoter: Top Rank Inc. |
| EDISON MIRANDA ( COLOMBIA ) (WBC RANK No. 2) Nationality: Colombian Alias: “Pantera” Birthplace: Buenaventura , Colombia Date of Birth: January 7, 1981 Record: 28-1-0, 24 KOs Age: 26 Guard: Orthodox Title fights: 1 (0-1-0) Total rounds: 91 Height: 5' 11’’ Trainer: Jose Bonilla Managers: Steve Benbasat, Greg Wantman Promoter: Warriors Boxing |
| ‘PANTERA’ STEALS SHOW AT PRESS CONFERENCE!!! DISGRACES JERMAIN TAYLOR TO HIS FACE! MEMPHIS, May 18 – Edison “Pantera” Miranda was in his usual form today at the final press conference before his HBO-televised bout with Kelly Pavlik at the FedEx Forum, letting both Pavlik and the night’s headliner, Jermain Taylor, know that he’s got both of them in his sights. “Pavlik’s a great fighter but I’m in a different league,” said Miranda (28-1, 24 KOs) of his opponent on Saturday. “I’m a Major League player and he’s in the Minor Leagues. People watch baseball for the homeruns and boxing for knockouts. On Saturday night I’m going to give people what they want to see, a KNOCKOUT!”. In the midst of the BBQ festivities in Memphis this week, Pantera promised that he was going to have his very own BBQ. “I will Bar-B- Que Kelly Pavlik!.” Click Here for More Boxing News..... |
| WORLD BOXING COUNCIL NEWS May 16, 2007 – Mexico City . From the office of WBC President Jose Sulaiman: The North American Boxing Federation is hosting its 39th annual convention at the Riu Palace Hotel in Cancun from May 16-20, the same hotel that hosted the memorable WBC Night of Champions in January, 2006. 200 delegates are scheduled to attend from Canada , Mexico , and the United States . An interesting agenda and activities are planned. Click Here for More Boxing News..... |
| Edison "Pantera" Miranda Edison Miranda rocks his Overhandright.com T-shirt. Miranda is preparing to face undefeated Kelly Pavlik in a title eliminator bout on May 19th 2007. The fight will take place at the Fed Ex Forum in Tennessee (televised on HBO Championship Boxing) and is the co-feature to Jermaine Taylor vs Cory Spinks. If Miranda can take care of business against Pavlik and Taylor gets by Spinks (which most expect to be a given) the two men would likely meet before the years end. We at Overhandright.com want to wish Edison Miranda good luck in his quest for a title. Go Pantera! |
| JOEL JULIO RETURNS TO THE RING ON MAY 16 AT HARD ROCK IN FT. LAUDERDALE BLOOMFIELD, NJ (May 15, 2007) – Welterweight contender Joel Julio returns to the ring on May 16 when he battles veteran Mauro Lucero in an eight round bout from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, it was announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva. Julio (30-1, 28 KO’s) is ranked in the top-5 by all three major world sanctioning organizations: WBC, WBA, and IBF. The 22-year-old Monteria , Colombia native has stopped 20 opponents within the first three rounds. In his last bout on March 30, 2007, Julio punished Thomas Davis on ESPN2’s “Friday Night Fights” to earn a seventh-round stoppage (KO 7). Mauro Lucero (42-11-1, 28 KO’s) has won eight of his last nine bouts. The 35- year-old Cuidad Juarez , Mexico native knocked out Martin Avila in five rounds in his last bout on May 19, 2006 (TKO 5). |
| Stewart in line for Limond-Khan winner Wanstead based Scot Dave Stewart - who is line to face the winner of the upcoming Commonwealth Lightweight Title clash between Willie Limond and Amir Khan - looks to build on his win over Kpako Allotey this Friday. The London-based Scot appears on the undercard of the Hennessy Sports ‘SENI:BOX’ event at ExCeL London in Docklands, which features Stewart’s gym-mate Steve Spartacus challenging Tony Oakey for the vacant British Light-Heavyweight Title as main event. Stewart, originally from Ayr, lost to fellow Hennessy Sports boxer Lee Meager in one of the fights of the year for the British Title last May, but rebounded by comfortably out-pointing Kpakpo Allotey in an eliminator for the Commonwealth Crown in November. Click Here for More Boxing News...... |
| Holyfield quotes from his press conf yesterday to announce June 30 PPV event against Lou Savarese On Lou Savarese as an opponent: “I usually don’t like fighting guys with Lou’ s style. I like guys who are aggressive. But the champions now pretty much fight the way Lou fights so that’s why I chose him.” About continuing his quest for a fight world heavyweight championship: “I work harder at the gym than the young guys. If I didn’t believe I could do it, I wouldn’t try. It’s just like my momma told me when I was young. You have to know how to finish. You may not have control over where you start, but you can control how you finish. I want to win the undisputed heavyweight championship and then let the young guys take over.” Click Here for More Boxing News..... |
| LORENZO: “PAVLIK AND ME WOULD BE A WAR” NEW YORK, NY (May 24, 2007) – World Middleweight Champion Jermain Taylor remains on the top of undefeated middleweight contender Giovanni Lorenzo’s wish list, but there is another fighter that he would like to challenge: Kelly Pavlik. “I was very impressed by Pavlik’s win over Miranda,” said Lorenzo. “Miranda talked a lot before the fight, but he didn’t deliver. He cared more about Taylor than the guy he had in front of him and Pavlik beat him at his own game. I think me and Pavlik would be bombs away from the opening bell. "The fact is that Taylor really isn't interested in fighting middleweights, only built up welterweights. He'll do to Pavlik what he has done to me and that's say he wants to fight us then he'll avoid us . . . especially after his last performance. So it makes logical sense for the two best top 5 rated undefeated middleweights to fight each other for the Peoples’ World Championship. I know HBO would like that fight." Lorenzo returns to the ring on June 2 in an off-TV bout against Sterling , IL native Bruce Rumbolz (21-12-2, 15 KO’s) in an 8/10 round middleweight bout. Lorenzo is 23-0, 15 KO’s and has knocked out nine of his last 10 opponents. He is ranked #5 by the WBC and #8 by the IBF. |
| CONFERENCE CALL QUOTES ANTONIO “MAGIC MAN’’ TARVER & ELVIR MURIQI, PROMOTER JOE DEGUARDIA Thursday, May 31, 2007 Legendary former undisputed light heavyweight world champion Antonio “Magic Man’’ Tarver (24-4, 18 KOs), of Tampa, Fla., makes his eagerly anticipated return to the ring when he faces New York-based Elvir “The Kosovo Kid” Muriqi (34-3, 21 KOs) for the world IBO light heavyweight crown on Saturday, June 9 on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast). In the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING co-featured bout at The Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Conn., undefeated “Awesome” Chad Dawson (23-0, 1 NC, 15 KOs), of New Haven, Conn., will make the first defense of his WBC light heavyweight title against hard-hitting Jesus “Chuy’’ Ruiz (19-4, 17 KOs), of Long Beach, Calif., by way of Guadalajara, Mexico. Tickets, priced at $35, $50, $100, $200 and $500, are on sale at TicketMaster outlets, online at TicketMaster.com and at The Connecticut Convention Center (860) 249-6000. The event is presented by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing, in association with Gary Shaw Productions, LLC, and AT Entertainment. Click Here for More Boxing News..... |
| WORLD BOXING COUNCIL NEWS May 31, 2007 From the Bangkok Post, by Edward Thangarajah. THE TOAST OF WORLD SPORTS When the International Boxing Hall of Fame decided to induct Dr. Jose Sulaiman this year, I said that they were 15 years behind time. I told my boxing friends and scribes that they should have done it when Dr. Sulaiman stood boldly and took many decisions which helped promote and foster the magnificent poor man’s sport of boxing. The dozens of fighters from all walks of life, from shoeshine boys to those who used to wander in the streets, engaged in crime and unhappy episodes -- who are leading happy lives owe everything to GOD and to his able lieutenant on earth -- the man whom he handpicked to serve him on earth, that’s Dr. Jose Sulaiman. Click Here for More Boxing News..... |
| GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS EXPANDS ITS SHAREHOLDER BASE LOS ANGELES (May 30) – It was announced today that the leading boxing promotion company, Golden Boy Promotions, has expanded its shareholder base by adding Brener International Group, LLC, an investment vehicle of Mr. Gabriel Brener to its already impressive list of shareholders. Said company President Oscar De La Hoya, “I feel very fortunate having my long time friend and business partner Gabriel Brener join Golden Boy as a shareholder. Gabriel’s tremendous business acumen combined with his stellar track record makes his Group’s acquisition of a significant piece of Golden Boy Promotions a strategically important move in the still young history of Golden Boy Promotions. Together we will continue to grow the sport of boxing and develop our combined visions of the Hispanic market into a reality.” Click Here for More Boxing News..... |
| Ibragimov’s Manager Pulls a Yoel Judah Hollywood, FL, June 1 - Taking a page from Yoel Judah’s public relations guidebook, heavyweight title challenger Sultan Ibragimov’s manager Boris Grinberg, tried to impersonate his fighter on nationally syndicated radio show “Through the Ropes”, hosted by Marc Lichtenfeld. After Grinberg answered a few questions, the eagle-eared Lichtenfeld remarked, “Sultan, you sound just like your manager Boris Grinberg.” The guest replied, “Well, maybe because I was running today.” Lichtenfeld playfully put Sultan/Boris on the hot seat, trying to get him to admit his identity. After the host cut the interview short moments later, he laughed as he told his listeners about the ruse. “I’ve known Boris for a few years and spoke to him three times this week, including twice today,” Lichtenfeld said, “I knew it was him right away.” Click Here for More Boxing News..... |
| CONFERENCE CALL QUOTES WBO WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION ANTONIO MARGARITO, WBO #1 WELTERWEIGHT CONTENDER PAUL WILLIAMS, PROMOTER DAN GOOSSEN PROMOTER BOB ARUM MARGARITO’S MANAGER, SERGIO DIAZ WILLIAMS’ MANAGER/TRAINER, GEORGE PETERSON THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2007 |
| In a legitimate Fight of the Year candidate, WBO welterweight champion Antonio “The Tijuana Tornado” Margarito (34-4, 1 NC, 24 KOs) will make his seventh defense when he faces unbeaten, No. 1-ranked contender Paul “The Punisher” Williams (32-0, 24 KOs) in the main event of a stellar fight card Saturday, July 14, 2007, in the outdoor tennis stadium at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. Billed as “Pride N’ Punishment,” the long-awaited, highly anticipated 12- round confrontation between arguably the hardest-punching, most exciting rivals in the 147-pound division is presented by Goossen Tutor Promotions and will be televised on HBO “World Championship Boxing.” The HBO broadcast starts at 8 p.m. ET/11 PM PT. Tickets are available for as low as $25, with VIP floor seats priced at $300. Other tickets in the bowl are available at $50, $75 and $150 and will be on sale Tuesday, May 29 at Ticketmaster outlets and online at www. Ticketmaster.com, as well as The Home Depot Center Box Office (open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Group tickets are available online at www.aegtickets.com or by calling 1-877-AEG-TICKETS. The first bout July 14 will begin at 5:30 p.m. PT. Click Here for More Boxing News..... |
| CONFERENCE CALL QUOTES “AWESOME” CHAD DAWSON AND & JESUS “CHUY” RUIZ, PROMOTERS GARY SHAW & JOE DEGUARDIA Tuesday, May 29, 2007 |
| Undefeated “Awesome” Chad Dawson (23-0, 1 NC, 15 KOs), of New Haven, Conn., will make the first defense of his WBC light heavyweight title against hard-hitting Jesus “Chuy’’ Ruiz (19-4, 17 KOs), of Long Beach, Calif., by way of Guadalajara, Mexico, in the co-featured bout on Saturday, June 9 on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast). In the other SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING co-featured attraction at The Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Conn., former undisputed 175-pound world champion Antonio “Magic Man’’ Tarver (24-4, 18 KOs), of Tampa, Fla., will battle New York-based Elvir “The Kosovo Kid” Muriqi (34-3, 21 KOs) for the world IBO light heavyweight crown Tickets, priced at $35, $50, $100, $200 and $500, are on sale at TicketMaster outlets, online at TicketMaster.com and at The Connecticut Convention Center (860) 249-6000. The event is presented by Joe DeGuardia’ s Star Boxing, in association with Gary Shaw Productions, LLC, and AT Entertainment. Click Here for More Boxing News..... |
| Homecoming for Duddy The "Derry Destroyer" John Duddy returns home this summer to show Irish fight fans just what they've been missing during his impressive four year stint in the Big Apple. Duddy will return to the National Stadium, Dublin the scene of many of his amateur triumphs, on Saturday, 14th of July in his first ever professional fight in Ireland. Billed as "The Homecoming" the event will be promoted by Brian Peters Promotions in association with Irish Ropes. Since leaving behind the amateur ranks in 2003 Duddy has blossomed in to New York's biggest boxing star racking up 20 straight wins during his time Stateside. A mouth watering World title clash with middleweight champ Jermain Taylor is on the cards but first Duddy wants to make his mark on this side of the Atlantic and he reckons Irish fight fans won't recognise him! Click Here for More Boxing News..... |
| Edison Miranda vs Kelly Pavlik Weigh-In Photos |
| MAIN EVENTS TO PROMOTE FOUR BOUTS ON JUNE 2 CARD Calvin Brock, Giovanni Lorenzo, Raul Martinez, and Tiger Allen to highlight non-televised portion of fight card ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (May 30, 2007) – Main Events will be heavily represented on the June 2 fight card headlined by the world title bout between Shannon Briggs and Sultan Ibragimov. The Caesars Atlantic City-hosted fight card will take place at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City , NJ . Tickets, priced at $300, $200, $150, $100 and $50 can be purchased at the Boardwalk Hall box office, by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-736-1420 or by visiting www. ticketmaster.com. Top heavyweight contender Calvin Brock (30-1, 23 KO’s) will battle Alex Gonzalez (18-4, 8 KO’s) in a 10 round bout, while undefeated middleweight contender Giovanni Lorenzo (23-0, 15 KO’s) challenges Bruce Rumbloz (21- 12-2, 15 KO’s) in a 10 round middleweight contest. Exciting undefeated flyweight Raul Martinez (18-0, 12 KO’s) stays busy with an eight round showdown against Alejandro Moreno (21-21-3, 10 KO’s), and undefeated Philadelphia , PA jr. middleweight Tiger Allen (2-0, 1 KO) faces Esteban Cordova (3-6, 2 KO’s). |
| Super middleweight prospect Mark DeLuca stars in "Pro Boxing" June 8 show in Boston BOSTON (June 1, 2007) - Former highly-decorated amateur boxing star Mark "The Italian Bazooka" DeLuca headlines "Pro Boxing," presented by Rising Star Promotions, on Friday night, June 8 at Freeport (IBEW) Hall in Dorchester, Massachusetts. DeLuca (1-0, 1 KO), fighting out of Whitman (MA), was the gold medal winner at the 2004 National Silver Gloves Tournament, among his more notable amateur achievements. The highly touted southpaw passed on an opportunity to fight for a spot on the 2008 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team to turn pro this past April 7, defeating Elija Dickens who was unable to continue after spraining his ankle in the opening round. DeLuca's opponent is to be determined. Click Here for More Boxing News..... |
| Giovanni Lorenzo to Honor the Victims of American Flight 587 ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (June 1, 2007) - Undefeated middleweight contender Giovanni Lorenzo will be wearing the number 587 on his boxing trunks this Saturday night when he faces Bruce Rumbloz on the undercard of Briggs - Ibragimov in honor of the 265 mostly Dominican victims of American Airlines flight 587 that crashed Nov.12, 2001. Lorenzo also plans to donate a portion of his earnings to the flight 587 memorial fund. "This is a very special fight for me because it will be in memory of my lost brothers and sisters of flight AA 587,” said Lorenzo while taking a break from training on Wednesday. “I am Dominican and on November 12, 2001 every Dominican I know was deeply affected by this tragedy. I am wearing number 587 to honor and show respect of those lost, those left behind and to do my part in letting the world know so the victims will not be forgotten." A memorial has been erected in Rockaway Park NY with the names of each and every victim, it was designed by Dominican artist Freddy Rodriguez and it has window and a doorway that is angled toward the Dominican Republic looking out over the Atlantic Ocean with the words in both Spanish and English from Dominican poet Pedro Mir which says" Despues yo quiero no mas que paz. / Afterwards I want nothing more than peace." "I was privileged on May 6, 2007 to attend a memorial service at Woodlands Cemetery in NY were 889 unidentified fragments of human remains of the victims of the crash were laid to rest together,” said Lorenzo. “This experience has made me proud to be Dominican and to do my small part in honoring those affected together with other Dominicans." |
| BRIGGS VS. IBRAGIMOV - FIGHT HIGHLIGHTS Satellite Information Fight Highlights and the transmission begins at at approx. Midnight (12 AM) This match-up between two of the premier heavyweights in the world and fierce rivals, Shannon Briggs and Sultan Ibragimov, will finally take place when they square off for Briggs’ WBO Heavyweight Championship on Saturday, June 2nd at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Briggs vs. Ibragimov, a 12 round WBO Heavyweight Championship bout, that is presented by Seminole Warriors Boxing and Golden Boy Promotions in association with Caesars Atlantic City, Golden Grain, Nafta Moskva, CSI Sports, Global Advertising Strategies and Main Events. Click Here for More Boxing News..... |
| Gary Reid Enlists Big Guns Stoke’s Gary Reid has stepped up preparations for his encounter with unbeaten Ajose Olusegun which is scheduled to take place on 15th June at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre. Reid, who hopes to secure the Commonwealth light-welterweight title, has enlisted the support of British light-middleweight champion Jamie Moore who is currently ranked at number 5 in the world by the WBC. The 34 year old Reid today visited Oliver Harrison’s Manchester gym in order to spar 6 rounds with Moore. At 5’8” and a natural southpaw, Moore presented Reid with similar problems to those that he can expect to encounter from Olusegun. Additionally, with over a stone weight advantage Jamie was able to test both Reid’s strength and fitness. Gary passed the test and impressed both Jamie Moore and Oliver Harrison. Click Here for More Boxing News..... |
| THE WORLD BOXING ASSOCIATION WORLD CHAMPIONS RUSLAN CHAGAEV AND JUAN DIAZ TO ATTEND BOXING WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA 82nd AWARDS DINNER FRIDAY, JUNE 8th / NEW YORK CITY JUNE 5th - The World Boxing Association (WBA) World Champions Ruslan Chagaev and Juan Diaz will be in attendance at the Boxing Writers Association of America 82nd Awards Dinner. The event will be held in New York City on Friday, June 8th at the Copacabana. Ruslan Chagaev became the WBA Heavyweight Champion last April 14th in Stuttgart, Germany, after achieving what appeared to be an impossible task beating the 7-foot Russian giant Nicolay Valuev. That night the " White Tyson" displayed a perfect strategy on the ring that gave him a historical victory. Juan Diaz is considered by many as one of the hottest fighters in the game. The "Baby Bull" was crowned the WBA Lightweight Champion in July 2004 after defeating Lakva Sim and now can count six successful defenses of the title, including a unification bout against then WBO champ Acelino Freitas, last April 28th. Click Here for More Boxing News..... |
| BAILEY FACES NGOUDJO IN IBF ELIMINATION BOUT FRIDAY HOLLYWOOD , FL , June 5 – Two-time world junior welterweight champion Randall Bailey has put in the long hours in the gym and has done his job in spectacular fashion when the bell rings. Now, after a two year, seven fight winning streak that includes five knockout victories in a row, Bailey is one win away from a shot at regaining his title and once again ruling the 140- pound division. But to get that shot, Miami, Florida’s Bailey must get through tough Canadian contender Herman “The Black Panther” Ngoudjo (15-1, 9 KOs) Friday night in a 12 round IBF elimination bout in Ngoudjo’s hometown venue, Uniprix Stadium in Montreal. “It’s been a hard road back, but I feel great and I’m ready to take out Ngoudjo and get my title shot,” said Bailey, a former WBO and WBA champion who has put together a 35-5 (32 KOs) record over his 11-year career. “Ngoudjo’s tough and he’s fighting in his backyard, but he’s never faced a puncher like me and once we’re in the ring, it’s just me and him, so I’m gonna show him who’s boss.” Bailey-Ngoudjo will be televised live in the United States on ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights beginning at 8pm ET / 5pm PT. For more information on Seminole Warriors Boxing, please visit our website at www.warriorsboxing.com. |
| “ATOMIC BULL” LOOKS TO CHARGE SAM ON JUNE 16TH FORMER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMP McCALL CURRENTLY ON TEN FIGHT WINNING STREAK HOLLYWOOD , FL , June 5 – With an unbeaten streak of ten fights, and with only one defeat in his last 25 fights, former world heavyweight champion Oliver McCall is on a torrid hot streak that he hopes will carry him to another championship. But first, “The Atomic Bull” has to get by rugged battler Sinan Samil Sam (27-3, 15 KOs) on Saturday, June 16th at the Ataturk Spor Salonu in Ankara , Turkey for the WBC International Heavyweight Title. “This is going to be a great night for me,” said the 42-year old McCall, one of only two men to knockout future Hall of Famer Lennox Lewis. “You’re putting “The Atomic Bull” in Turkey , and when Sam tastes my power he’ll be running like a chicken.” McCall (50-8, 36 KOs ) has proven himself over the course of over 20 years as one of the premier heavyweights of this era. Owner of the WBC world heavyweight title from 1994 to 1995, the Chicago native owns wins over Lewis, Larry Holmes, and Frank Bruno, and has also defeated current WBC heavyweight champion Oleg Maskaev via a first round TKO. Currently ranked fourth in the world by the WBC, McCall is fresh off a decision win over Marion Wilson in February, and he knows a win over Sam in his home country will propel him even further up the rankings. “I want my title shot, and I want it now,” said McCall. “But if I have to get by Sam to do it, I will, and I don’t mind spoiling his homecoming.” For more information on Seminole Warriors Boxing, please visit our website at www.warriorsboxing.com. |
| IBRAGIMOV CELEBRATES WIN OVER BRIGGS, READY FOR ALL COMERS HOLLYWOOD, FL, June 5 – It was the culmination of a lifelong dream, and finally, Sultan Ibragimov can call himself ‘Champion’ after scoring a clear cut 12 round unanimous decision over Shannon Briggs last Saturday night to win the WBO Heavyweight Championship. “I am proud to be a World Champion, and while I will enjoy some time off to visit with my family back home, I will be back in the gym soon because now the truly hard work begins,” said Russia’s Ibragimov, who befuddled the much bigger Briggs with his speed and tactical brilliance at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall. With the win, Ibragimov improved his unbeaten record to 21-0-1 with 17 KOs. “I would like to thank my entire team, from my promoters and manager to my trainer, Jeff Mayweather, for all their hard work and dedication and a special thanks to my dear friend Suleiman Kerimov for his continued support,” said Ibragimov. “Most of all, I thank my fans for sticking with me and supporting me throughout my career so far. I will continue to do everything in my power to make you proud.” As for the future, the 32-year old southpaw’s game plan is simple. “I will be a true World Champion and fight whoever is put in front of me,” he said. “My main goal is to unify the belts and be the only champion in the world. I want the title to mean something to everybody again, and the only way we can do that is to fight each other and see who will be the last man standing.” To view the Sultan Ibragimov Media Gallery or for more information on Seminole Warriors Boxing, please visit our website at www.warriorsboxing.com. |
| WBO welterweight champion Antonio Margarito (left) and unbeaten, No. 1-ranked Paul Williams square off as promoter Dan Goossen looks on after Tuesday's press conference at Morton's Steakhouse at Burbank, Calif. In a highly anticipated match and can't miss candidate for Fight of the Year, Margarito will defend his 147-pound crown against Williams in the main event of "Pride N' Punishment'' on Saturday, July 14, in the outdoor tennis stadium at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. The Margarito-Williams 12-rounder, presented by Goossen Tutor Promotions, will be televised on HBO “World Championship Boxing.” "The winner of this fight is the preeminent welterweight in the world -- and that includes (Miguel) Cotto or anyone else in the 147-pound division," Dan Goossen said. Tickets for “Pride N’ Punishment” are available for as low as $25, with VIP floor seats priced at $300. Other tickets in the bowl are available at $50, $75 and $150 and are on sale at TicketMaster outlets and online at www. Ticketmaster.com, as well as The Home Depot Center Box Office (open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Group tickets are available online at www.aegtickets.com or by calling 1-877-AEG-TICKETS. The first bout...... Click Here for More Boxing News..... |
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| Malignaggi setting trap for "Black Panther" BROOKLYN (June 6, 2007) - Outspoken boxer Paulie "The Magic Man" Malignaggi has been relatively quiet, at least for him, as he prepares for his June 16th title challenge against IBF junior welterweight champion Lovemore "Black Panther" Ndou on HBO BAD at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Malignaggi (23-1, 5 KOs) recently returned home to New York City, working out at famed Gleason's Gym, after several weeks of intensive training and sparring in Vero Beach (FL) under the guidance of his trainer James "Buddy" McGirt. "The Magic Man" has a message for the trash-talking Ndou, who thus far has spouted more verbal venom than Malignaggi. "His only job is to bring my belt to Connecticut," Malignaggi said. "I haven't been talking as much because I've been getting better focused for this fight than any in my career. I talk because I'm scared? Let him feel that way but there's no fear in Paulie Malignaggi. What's he been saying? If he thinks talking is out of fear, than he must be real scared. We both talk a lot but he's been doing more of the talking for this fight. I've been getting prepared. I have experienced a world championship fight (last year versus Miquel Cotto) and I know what it takes. I'm the best fighting shape of my life. Click Here for More Boxing News..... |
| WBC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION CHAD DAWSON TO MAKE SPECIAL IN-STUDIO APPEARANCE JUNE 8 ON ESPN’s “FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS” NEW YORK (June 6, 2007) – The personable and talented World Boxing Council (WBC) Light Heavyweight champion “Awesome” Chad Dawson will appear as an in-studio guest June 8 on ESPN’s “Friday Night Fights” (8 p.m. ET/PT on ESPN2). The next evening, June 9, the undefeated Dawson (23-0, 1 NC, 15 KOs) will make the first defense of his crown when he faces hard-hitting Jesus “Chuy’’ Ruiz (19-4, 17 KOs) on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast) at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford , Conn. In the co-main event, former undisputed light heavyweight champion Antonio “Magic Man” Tarver (24-4, 18 KOs) will take on New York-based Elvir “Kosovo Kid” Muriqi (34-3, 21 KOs ) for the vacant International Boxing Organization (IBO) light heavyweight title. A promising, crowd-pleasing southpaw boxer-puncher, Dawson , 24, captured the WBC 175-pound belt with a decisive 12-round decision over previously unbeaten defending champion, Tomasz Adamek, Feb. 3, 2007, on SHOWTIME. |
| SHOWTIME TO HONOR DIEGO CORRALES WITH FIGHT MARATHON AND MEMORIAL FEATURE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 9 NEW YORK (June 6, 2007) - SHOWTIME will pay tribute to the late, great Diego “ Chico ” Corrales with a three-fight marathon and a memorial feature on Saturday, June 9. Beginning at 6 p.m. ET/PT, the network will re- air Corrales’ classic bouts against Joel Casamayor, Acelino Freitas and Jose Luis Castillo, respectively, on SHOWTIME TOO. At 10 p.m. ET/PT, SHOWTIME will unveil a special Corrales memorial tribute as part of the live SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader featuring Antonio Tarver and Chad Dawson. SHOWTIME TOO will re-air Casamayor vs. Corrales II, Freitas vs. Corrales, and Castillo vs. Corrales I at the following times: Casamayor vs. Corrales II 6 p.m. ET/PT Freitas vs. Corrales 7 p.m. ET/PT Castillo vs. Corrales I 8 p.m. ET/PT The popular and crowd-pleasing Corrales was known for putting it all on the line. Fistic aficionados loved the dedication of the two-division world champion who spent much of his life in Sacramento , Calif. , and the last couple years in Las Vegas . Corrales will be remembered as an introspective, articulate, philosophical and thoughtful human being who always opened his heart and mind for people to see. The tribute shows Corrales’ sensitive and humorous sides that combined to make him one of boxing’s most cherished individuals. “ Chico ” was a permanent fixture on the network, including his classic first battle against Castillo that will go down as one of the greatest fights in the sport’s storied history. The 29-year-old Corrales died in a motorcycle accident on May 7, 2007, exactly two years after his historic battle with Castillo. The consummate warrior, Corrales compiled a record of 40-5, 33 KOs . |
| Boxers (left-to-right) Jesus "Chuy" Ruiz, Antonio Tarver, Elvir Muriqi and "Awesome" Chad Dawson pose after Wednesday's press conference at The Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Conn. |
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| Jesus Ruiz (left) squares off with Chad Dawson. |
| FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES FORMER UNDISPUTED CHAMP ANTONIO TARVER, WBC 175-POUND CHAMPION CHAD DAWSON, LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CONTENDER ELVIR MURIQI, LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CONTENDER JESUS RUIZ Wednesday, June 6, 2007, Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, Conn. |
| Former undisputed light heavyweight champion, Antonio “Magic Man” Tarver, undefeated World Boxing Council light heavyweight champion “Awesome” Chad Dawson and 175-pound contenders Elvir Muriqi and Jesus Ruiz discussed their upcoming world title fights at Wednesday’s final press conference. On Saturday, June 9, on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast), Tarver (24-4, 18 KOs), of Tampa, Fla., takes on the New York-based Muriqi (34-3, 21 KOs) for the vacant IBO 175-pound belt. Muriqi has won 21 of his last 23. In the SHOWTIME co-feature, Dawson (23-0, 15 KOs), of New Haven, Conn., makes the first defense of his WBC belt against Mexico’s hard-hitting Ruiz (19-4, 17 KOs). The world title doubleheader is promoted by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing, in association with Gary Shaw Productions, LLC, and AT Entertainment. ANTONIO TARVER "I feel great and am ready to fight. I did not leave boxing, I took time off to recuperate and focus and rejuvenate myself.” Click Here for More Boxing News..... |
| “THE ROAD TO THE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP” HOLYFIELD-SAVARESE June 30 - Live on Pay-Per-View Don Haskins Center in El Paso , TX CAMP NOTES June 7, 2007 Evander Holyfield and Lou Savarese are in full swing at their respective training camps in Houston , TX . As of this week both fighters will have begun sparring . . . On Thursday, May 31 Evander visited the Houston Texans mini- camp and gave the NFL players a motivational speech about what it takes to become a champion. The team then presented Holyfield with a personalized jersey saying “Real Deal” across the back and the number five emblazoned on both sides—five in reference to Evander’s quest to win his fifth world heavyweight championship . . . Both fighters aren’t expected to arrive in El Paso until one week prior to the fight . . . Click Here for More Boxing News..... |
| COURT DISMISSES CLAIMS BY BOSTICK AGAINST MAIN EVENTS The Honorable Harriett Klein, Chancery Division Judge sitting in Newark , New Jersey , has dismissed claims of tortious interference brought by Bobby Bostick Promotions against Main Events. Judge Klein ruled that the actions alleged by Bostick to have been taken by Main Events with respect to IBF Welterweight Champion Kermit Cintron were “absolutely privileged” and dismissed Bostick’s complaint against Main Events “in its entirety.” Bostick had claimed in the litigation that Main Events had interfered with Bostick’s alleged contract rights to Cintron by sending a pre-litigation letter and claiming in a complaint filed with the Court that Bostick had interfered with its pre-existing contract rights. Cintron is, in turn, suing Bostick claiming, among other things, that Bostick breached its obligation to him and did not pay him substantial monies claimed due. |
| Banner Promotions and Fight Academy are offering a contest for free tickets and VIP credentials for the Ricky Hatton-Jose Luis Castillo fight on June 23 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas . Just go to HattonCastillo.com to enter, and see rules for complete terms and conditions of the contest. No purchase required. GRAND PRIZE: Two (2) Ringside Tickets to the Hatton vs. Castillo fight - June 23, 2007, at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas . Two (2) VIP Credentials - Meet both fighters at the Official Weigh-In June 22, 2007, at Caesars Palace . SECOND PLACE One (1) 24” x 36” Commemorative Gloss Print of Hatton vs. Castillo “Gladiators” Fight Poster signed by the fighters. THIRD PLACE One (1) Commemorative Hatton vs. Castillo “Gladiators” T-Shirt signed by the fighters. |
| WBC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION CHAD DAWSON TO MAKE SPECIAL IN-STUDIO APPEARANCE JUNE 8 ON ESPN’s “FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS” NEW YORK (June 6, 2007) – The personable and talented World Boxing Council (WBC) Light Heavyweight champion “Awesome” Chad Dawson will appear as an in-studio guest June 8 on ESPN’s “Friday Night Fights” (8 p.m. ET/PT on ESPN2). The next evening, June 9, the undefeated Dawson (23-0, 1 NC, 15 KOs) will make the first defense of his crown when he faces hard-hitting Jesus “Chuy’’ Ruiz (19-4, 17 KOs) on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast) at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford , Conn. In the co-main event, former undisputed light heavyweight champion Antonio “Magic Man” Tarver (24-4, 18 KOs) will take on New York-based Elvir “Kosovo Kid” Muriqi (34-3, 21 KOs ) for the vacant International Boxing Organization (IBO) light heavyweight title. A promising, crowd-pleasing southpaw boxer-puncher, Dawson , 24, captured the WBC 175-pound belt with a decisive 12-round decision over previously unbeaten defending champion, Tomasz Adamek, Feb. 3, 2007, on SHOWTIME. |
| Vassiliy Jirov headlines "Pinnacle FiteNite" July 14 at 4 Bears Casino & Lodge in North Dakota NEW TOWN, North Dakota (June 8, 2007) - Former IBF cruiserweight champion Vassiliy "The Tiger" Jirov, 1996 Olympic gold medal winner and Outstanding Boxer, headlines the "Pinnacle FiteNite" pro boxing show Saturday night, July 14 at 4 Bears Casino and Lodge in New Town, North Dakota. Jirov (36-3-1, 30 KOs), born in Kazakhstan and now living in Arizona, is ranked No. 14 by the WBA. He captured the IBF cruiserweight title in 1999, stopping "King" Arthur Williams in the seventh round, and Vassiliy successfully defended his crown six times against Dale Brown (KO10), Saul Montana (TKO9), Alex Gonzales (KO1), Terry McGroom (KO1), Julian Letterlough (TKO8) and Jorge Fernando Castro (DEC12). Jirov's opponent in the 10-round main event is "Dangerous" Damon Reed (43-11, 30 KOs), former WBF Americas & Midwest cruiserweight champion, fighting out of Topeka, Kansas. Click Here for More Boxing News..... |
| SUMMER HEAT ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, WHEN DIBELLA ENTERTAINMENT’S BROADWAY BOXING RETURNS TO GRAND BALLROOM AT MANHATTAN CENTER FEATURING JAIDON CODRINGTON VS. OMAR SHEIKA IN 10 ROUND SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT MAIN EVENT ***Edgar Santana Squares Off Against Harrison Cuello in co-featured 10 Round Junior Welterweight Contest*** New York, May 30—With summer right around the corner, it will be an evening of hot boxing action when DiBella Entertainment presents another installment of Broadway Boxing at the Grand Ballroom at Manhattan Center in New York City on Wednesday night, June 20, headlined by knockout artist Jaidon Codrington vs. Omar Sheika in the 10 round super middleweight main event. “This is one of the best main events since the inception of Broadway Boxing three years ago,” said DBE president Lou DiBella. “It’s a superb action fight with much on the line for both fighters.” Click Here for More Boxing News..... |
| Salita and Foreman at Jewish National Fund Event at La Carne Grill Undefeated fighters Dmitriy Salita (left) and Yuri Foreman were among the celebrities at La Carne Grill in Manhattan on Monday night at a benefit for the Jewish National Fund. Salita was joined by his promoter Lou DiBella. Foreman fights at Madison Square Garden on the Cotto-Judah undercard Saturday night. The pugilists were also joined by La Carne owner Eddie Allaham, former 1969 Met world champion Art Shamsky, MSG legendary photographer George Kalinsky, and sportscasters Len Berman (WNBC TV), Warner Wolf (WABC Radio/ESPN Radio), Kenny Albert (the voice of the New York Rangers), Rap artist Remedy and Fordham University Dean Dr. Ron Jacobson. |
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| Chad Dawson Workout Pics Two days before his first WBC title defense Saturday on SHOWTIME, unbeaten light heavyweight champion "Awesome" Chad Dawson held a spirited 90-minute open media workout with trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. on Thursday in Hartford, Conn. Dawson (23-0, 1 NC, 15 KOs), of New Haven , Conn. , will risk his belt against hard-hitting Jesus “Chuy’’ Ruiz (19-4, 17 KOs), of Long Beach, Calif., by way of Guadalajara, Mexico, in the co-featured bout on Saturday, June 9 on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast). In the other SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING co-featured attraction at The Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, former undisputed 175- pound world champion Antonio “Magic Man’’ Tarver (24-4, 18 KOs), of Tampa, Fla., will battle New York-based Elvir “The Kosovo Kid” Muriqi (34-3, 21 KOs) for the world IBO light heavyweight crown Tickets, priced at $35, $50, $100, $200 and $500, are on sale at TicketMaster outlets, online at TicketMaster.com and at The Connecticut Convention Center (860) 249-6000. The event is presented by Joe DeGuardia’ s Star Boxing, in association with Gary Shaw Productions, LLC, and AT Entertainment. Click Here For More Boxing News..... |
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| MAGIC MAN RETURNS TO FORM; DAWSON STOPS RUIZ Light Heavyweight World Champions on a Collision Course HARTFORD, Conn. (June 9, 2007) – The brightest young star and one of the most accomplished veterans of the light heavyweight division won exciting contests Saturday on SHOWTIME at the Connecticut Convention Center. (Boxing News) Click Here for Full Story..... |
| Sadness and tears turned into smiles and renewed faith when more than 20 Mexican world champions visited the children’s pavilion at “La Raza” Hospital in Mexico City , led by the WBC CARES program and WBC President Jose Sulaiman. All time idols Ruben Olivares, Pipino Cuevas, Jesus Castillo, Lupe Pintor, Carlos Montes, Daniel Zaragoza, Humberto Gonzalez, and female boxing figures like Laura Serrano and Ana Maria Torres joined with Jose Antonio Aguirre, Rudy Lopez, the newly crowned Edgar Sosa and Rafael Marquez to bring joy for more than 300 children going through intensive medical treatments living for them encouragement and new faith to “Get up from the canvas” and keep fighting, which was the message left by the champions. The WBC will continue with this children care program in Mexico and all over the world. |
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| Don “Da’Bomb” George: Returns to Action in Rochester By: Cestus Press On June 14, 2007 Cestus Management’s super middleweight powerhouse, Don “Da’Bomb” George, returns to action in Rochester , New York . Top Rank, which promotes Donovan George, is hosting a fight card which features former undisputed heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman. The main and co-main event are to be televised on the Versus Network. The Chicago based George, who is 13-0-1 with 11 kos, is slated to face the “Cobra”: Cory Phelps ( 10-2-0 with 6 kos). It is a fight that is sure to steal the show as “Da’Bomb” always comes out looking for the big knockout. George’ s powers is as legitimate is there is in the fight game as Donovan can turnout the lights with one punch. Mike Michael, who will be celebrating a birthday on the day of the fight, said, “I am so excited and am ready for Donovan to give me my birthday gift with a big win that night. I know that Don is working extra hard and will absolutely explode in Rochester .” Michael continued, “I would like to thank Bob Arum and everyone in Top Rank as they have been a true pleasure to work with. The only thing left is to lock the doors and run for cover because it’s ‘Da’ Bomb’ time!” |
| Stevie Johnston challenges top lightweights LAS VEGAS (June 8, 2007) - Four-time world lightweight champion and reigning IBA title-holder Stevie "Lil' But Bad" Johnson has issued challenges to two of the three Dia |