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| WARRIORS AND BAD DOG, INK “THE IRON HORSE” JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT CONTENDER SECHEW POWELL THE LATEST STANDOUT TO JOIN FLORIDA PROMOTIONAL TEAMS HOLLYWOOD, FL, July 27 – A native of the same Brooklyn neighborhood that produced former world champions Mike Tyson, Riddick Bowe, and Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, junior middleweight contender Sechew Powell has shown the talent and desire to one day join those championship ranks, and Seminole Warriors Boxing and Bad Dog Productions are proud to announce that “The Iron Horse” is the latest standout to join their team as he continues on his quest for greatness. “I’m ready to take the next step in my career, and I’m confident that my new promotional team will get me there,” said Powell, who was signed to a multi- fight promotional deal. “The rest is up to me, and believe me, I’m ready to get back in the ring and show the world what “The Iron Horse” is all about.” Read the Full Story..... |
| MANNY PACQUIAO vs. MARCO ANTONIO BARRERA SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP Saturday, October 6, 2007 ♦ Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino ♦ LIVE ON Pay-Per-View PACQUIAO AND BARRERA BATTLE FOR SUPREMECY OF THEIR DIVISION! Tickets Now On Sale Pacquiao-Barrera is a battle between legendary three-division world champions. Pacquiao (44-3-2, 35 KOs), of General Santos City. The Philippines, defeated Barrera (63-5, 42 KOs), of Mexico City, Mexico, in their exciting first encounter in 2003, claiming the 'Baby Face Assassin’s' featherweight title. Pacquiao is considered by many, boxing’s pound for pound most exciting fighter. “Fighting Barrera is a career highlight for me,” said Pacquiao. “He has already beaten great world champions like Erik Morales, Naseem Hamed and Johnny Tapia and I know I am going to have to train harder than I ever have before to beat him. But I am fully prepared to sacrifice and do everything necessary to beat him. And I will. It’s going to be another great night for fight fans.” “Pacquiao and I have one thing in common and that is this is the fight we have most wanted,” said Barrera. "But Pacquiao should have been more careful for what he wished for because he is going to be in the fight of his life. The battle is on and I am going to leave the ring as boxing’s new No. 1 pound for pound fighter." Read the Full Story..... |
| FIRST UNIFICATION BOUT OF THE DECADE THEY BECAME CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD, NOBODY COULD STOP THEM, NOW THEY HAVE AGREED TO FACE EACH OTHER! ON OCTOBER 13TH AT THE ICE PALACE ON KHODYNSKOYE POLE, A HEAVYWEIGHT UNIFICATION BOUT WILL TAKE PLACE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN RUSSIA. THE TWO COMBATS ARE WBO CHAMPION, SULTAN IBRAGIMOV AND WBA CHAMPION, RUSLAN CHAGAEV This fight is certain to become a major event in the entertainment sports world of Moscow. This historic event is expected to draw more than 14,000 boxing fans to the Ice Palace on Khodynskoye Pole. Hollywood, July 30 - For the first time in Russian and International professional boxing history, fighters representing the post-Soviet countries will clash to unite the heavyweight world titles. It is also the first Heavyweight unification bout to ever take place outside the United States. The last heavyweight unification bout was held back in 1999, when the undisputed champion of the world was determined in a clash between Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield. Oscar De La Hoya, who is a co-promoter of Sultan Ibragimov, is among many celebrities and special invited guests that have confirmed plans to travel to Moscow on October 13th to witness this battle of epic proportions. Read the Full Story..... |
| Miller Joins Pro Ranks Talented amateur boxer Scott Miller has signed professional terms with Impact Boxing and is scheduled, subject to satisfactory medicals, to make his debut on the undercard of Scott Lawton’s English title defence at Fenton Manor Sports Complex on 29th September. The 25 year old Miller from the Birches Head district of Stoke served a six year amateur career under the stewardship of Keith Nugent at the Hulton Abbey club during which time he secured an impressive 21 victories from 25 bouts. Miller will now once again team up with established Impact boxer and fellow welterweight Jimmy Doherty (also formerly of the Hulton Abbey club). Read the Full Story..... |
| THAXTON: AMIR ‘KHAN’ GET ME IN THE RING FOR FREE - Thaxton makes public offer to Team Khan - GoldenPalace.com to cover Thaxton purse - Thaxton released by Hennessy Sports & Sky Sports for potential contest on October 6th London, England — July 31, 2007 - Jon Thaxton believes he has found a novel way to cut through boxing politics and secure a marquee showdown against Olympic Silver Medalist Amir Khan. “Amir’s promoter doesn't have to pay me a single penny,” said Thaxton. “GoldenPalace.com will put up my purse, with no strings attached. 'Mick Hennessy wants to make the big fights, so he is more than happy for me to appear on somebody else’s show as long as I am getting treated fairly. “My broadcaster Sky Sports has been very supportive as well. They have shown their commitment to boxing once again by agreeing to me appearing on another broadcaster’s event if this fight happens. I am sure ITV want to show Khan in the best possible fights for their viewers. Read the Full Story..... |
| Amateur star Andrade to be honored Godfrey-Brown headlines “Takin’ It To The River” on August 10 “The Budweiser Night at the Fights” series continues at Twin River in RI PROVIDENCE (July 31, 2007) – U.S. amateur boxing star Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade, coming off of his highly controversial Silver Medal performance at last week’s Pan-American games in Rio de Janeiro, will be honored August 10 at “Takin’ It To The River,” featuring WBC No. 2 rated cruiserweight Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey, as part of “The Budweiser Night at the Fights” series at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island. “Takin’ It To The River,” promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc., will be taped live and air Saturday night, Aug. 11 at 7:00 PM/ET on CN8, The Comcast Network and Cox Sports Television. Read the Full Story..... |
| Duddy continues mission Duddy, who fought many times as an amateur in Ireland, always wanted to fight there as a pro. It became a reality on July 14 and the experience couldn’t have been better for the fighter known in the U.S. as “Ireland’s” John Duddy, but as the “Derry Destroyer” back home. “It was a great experience for me,” Duddy said from his home in Queens. “The reception I received at home proved to me that, I had made at in America, but I still hadn’t fought in Ireland, and I really wanted their support, too. Everybody was so supportive. I can’t compare fighting at Madison Square Garden and in Ireland. I’m looking forward to hopefully experience more at both places. “The people in New York City don’t really know me but they’ve watched and supported me. Back home they know me and I was glad to see people who’ve know me since I was a boy - friends, neighbors and teachers. Before they had great respect for me and now the same people are asking for my autograph. I had a ball.” Read the Full Story..... |
| Impact Boxing Gains Momentum Keith Chadwick reviews an eventful season for Impact boxers As the season draws to a close all concerned with Impact Boxing can be justifiably satisfied with the progress that the embryonic stable has made over the last twelve months. The highlight of the season has to be the emergence of Chris Edwards as force to be reckoned with. The season began with Scott Lawton and Gary Reid as the big guns of the Impact set up but last November Edwards pulled off one of the shocks of the season by seeing off former Commonwealth champion Dale Robinson inside 8 rounds to lift the English flyweight title. Until that point Robinson had never previously been stopped. In April Edwards and Robinson faced off again; this time in a British and Commonwealth title clash at Altrincham Leisure centre. Robinson had the better of the earlier rounds but Edwards grew in strength and confidence as the bout progressed. By the final bell both pugilists were battered and each was cut above both eyes; they had produced scintillating contest and earned a standing ovation from the crowd. Read the Full Story..... |
| Witter hoping to lift Rovers for United clash Witter, who has become a football fan since being converted to a follower of Doncaster, will be a guest on the pitch for the game against the Premiership champions which marks the official opening of Rovers' new home - the Keepmoat Stadium. The Yorkshire boxer defends his world title for the second time against US-based Guyanan Vivian Harris at the The Dome at Doncaster Lakeside on Friday, September 7. Witter is thrilled to be fighting his mandatory challenger so close to his home in Doncaster on a Hennessy Sports show to be televised live by Sky Sports. The major show will launch the new boxing season on Sky Sports. "My girlfriend has got me into following Doncaster Rovers and it will be great to show the Doncaster people the most prestigious world title belt in boxing today," said Junior. Read the Full Story..... |
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| FLOYD MAYWEATHER vs. RICKY HATTON “UNDEFEATED” SET FOR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 Live on Pay-Per-View LOS ANGELES (August 1, 2007) – They are two of boxing’s best, two of the most exciting fighters in the sport today, and both are undefeated. They stand atop their weight divisions and fight fans are in for a thrill as pound-for-pound king of the ring and welterweight champion “Pretty Boy” Floyd Mayweather will meet British icon and junior welterweight champion Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton on Saturday, December 8 for the 147-pound championship. With a combined record of 81-0, this is the biggest match-up of two undefeated welterweights since the record setting mega-fight between Oscar de la Hoya and Felix Trinidad in 1999. “I am extremely excited to announce Golden Boy’s involvement in another boxing extravaganza such as Mayweather vs. Hatton,” said Oscar de la Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions. “We are proud to continue to provide fans with the best match-ups and fights in boxing today. This will be an exciting way to end this record-breaking year for the sport.” Read the Full Story..... |
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| In a featherweight co-feature, Eric Hunter (7-1, 3 KOs), of Philadelphia , Pa. , will take on Joel Santiago (8-0, 2 KOs), of Mexico City , Mexico . The doubleheader, promoted by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing, will originate from the Far West Rodeo in Doraville , Ga. |
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| Kevin Johnson and Damian Wills face off at weigh in |
| Promising heavyweights Kevin “The Kingpin” Johnson (15-0-1, 6 KOs) and Damian “Bolo” Wills (22-1-1, 16 KOs ) clash in the main event on "ShoBox: The Next Generation" Friday, Aug. 3 on SHOWTIME (11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast). |
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| SHOBOX: The New Generation Weights and QUOTES From Thursday, August 2, 2007 Norcross, Georgia Kevin Johnson - 229 lbs “I am very excited to be fighting on SHOWTIME, and, come Friday night, I am going to show everyone what SHOWTIME is all about.” Read the Full Story..... |
| LEWKOWICZ DECLARES UNEQUIVOCALLY: “THERE WAS NO STEP ASIDE MONEY.” John Martinez - Boxing Realm (03AUG07) In my earlier interview with world renowned Sampson Lewkowicz, advisor and international match maker to a list of pugilists, including the WBO heavyweight champion Sultan Ibragimov, he offered insight into the how and why the clash between the current champ and former four time heavyweight champion of the world Evander Holyfield is taking place later this year. Upon reading some of the discussions that some fans were having in certain boxing chat forums as to the alleged “ step aside” incentive that might have been offered to WBA Ruslan Chagaev in order to make this fight with Holyfield, Lewkowicz and I spoke and he asked me to be his “ messenger to the world” on this issue and wanted to lay those rumors to rest once and for all. I of course accepted his request because for one, I do not believe whatsoever that such a transaction took place and two, Lewkowicz very rarely speaks directly to the press. Read the Full Story..... |
| TAYLOR - PAVLIK : THE PRE-PREFIGHT FEATURE Article By: Jim Amato September 29th, 2007...Will this be the day that puts Youngstown, Ohio back on the fistic map ? Undefeated knockout artist Kelly " The Ghost " Pavlik of Y'town meets world's middleweight champion Jermain Taylor who is also unbeaten. This is the fight at 160 pounds that the fans wanted to see. Kudos to the management of the fighters and the promoters for putting this together. It reminds me of the old days where a true champion meets the real # 1 challenger. The Calzaghe - Kessler bout at 168 pounds serves the same purpose. Can Kelly take the title from Taylor ? Jermain has been taking it on the chin in the press lately. Admittedly he has not looked good in his recent performances. This has not really been fair to Taylor. The men he has fought, Bernard Hopkins ( twice ), Winky Wright, Kassim Ouma and Cory Spinks are awkward, talented guys who are difficult to look good against. They are all champions or former champions, real top shelf opposition. If nothing else I believe they made Taylor a better fighter. When Angelo Dundee had Clay / Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard he matched them with all kinds of different styles so when they entered the ring there was not much that they had not seen. Let's just say Taylor may look boring but he is well schooled. Read the Full Story..... |
| The four fighters competing in the 122-pound world title fights Saturday on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast) made weight easily Friday. In an eagerly awaited rematch, Marquez defends against Vazquez and Caballero risks his belt against Lacierva in the top fights of a six-bout card Saturday at Dodge Arena in Hidalgo, Tex. The fight card is presented by Gary Shaw Productions and Sycuan Ringside Promotions in association with Golden Boy Promotions. Tickets, priced at $25, $35, $50, $75, $100, $200, are on sale through all Ticketmaster outlets and on-line at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets also may be purchased at the Dodge Arena box office Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (central time) plus the day of the event, online at www.dodgearena.com, or by phone at 956-668-7740. |
| Former WBC champion Israel Vazquez (left) and defending WBC super bantamweight champion Rafael Marquez each weighed in at 121 pounds. |
| Challenger Jorge Lacierva tipped scale at 121 pounds, while reigning WBA 122-pound titleholder Celestino Caballero weighed 121 1/2. |
| Rafael Marquez vs Israel Vazquez Weigh In Caballero and Lacierva make weight |
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| SAMPSON LEWKOWICZ CONFIRMS IBRAGIMOV-HOLYFIELD ON OCT.13 FOR WBO HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE JOHN MARTINEZ - BOXINGREALM.COM (03AUG07) Moments ago, I spoke with world class manager to five champions, Sampson Lewkowicz about one of his charges, WBO heavyweight champ Sultan Ibragimov, to confirm the details of the transatlantic showdown on October 13 for Ibragimov’s WBO heavyweight title. Lewkowicz said the fight was agreed to in full in a span of just three hours. Here is what he had to say. JM: Sampson, talk about how this fight came to fruition. SL: Well first of all it was our side that contacted Main Events after we found out that Ruslan Chagaev was not going to make it. It was a very smooth negotiation that in fact only took three hours to complete. JM: What is Sultan’s position on fighting the only four-time heavyweight champion of the world, “ The Real Deal” Evander Holyfield? SL: Well actually, our champion, Sultan, is very disappointed because he cannot comply with his promise that he gave to his fans to unify. However, Holyfield was the only one that was not to be mandatory that deserved a shot at the title. So, I contacted Pat English from Main Events and the deal was closed within three hours. Read the Full Story..... |
| NEW YORK (August 5, 2007) – La Venganza! It was vengeance, vindication and redemption for a jubilant Israel Vazquez Saturday night on SHOWTIME. Vazquez stopped Rafael Marquez in a rematch to regain the World Boxing Council (WBC) Super Bantamweight world title that he lost to Marquez earlier this year at 1:16 of the sixth round in an old-school, classic and bloody slugfest. The main event of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast from the Dodge Arena in Hidalgo, Texas had everything: tremendous offensive technique; non-stop, two-way action; a touch of controversy; and the contemplation of a third fight. In Saturday’s co-feature, a World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Bantamweight world championship, Celestino Caballero retained his belt by unanimous decision over Jorge Lacierva in another action-packed battle (116- 110, 116-111 and 115-112). Read the Full Story..... |
| VAZQUEZ EVENS THE SCORE; MARQUEZ LOOKING FOR THE RUBBER MATCH |
| Photos By: Tom Casino - Showtime |
| Talk about a cock fight; talk about give and take, talk about a blood fest. This one had it all. Two Mexican warriors, one possessing a lethal straight right; the other owning a chilling left hook. Both skilled. Each action-filled round began with Israel Vazquez, 42-4 starting strong, and then slowing down just a tad as both fighters exchanged on a more even basis in the middle of each stanza. Rafael Marquez, 37-4, seemed to finish the rounds stronger. In between, a bloody and savage battle ensued with both blasting away at an incredible work rate and landing chilling shots to each other ‘s head and body. Both had suffered nasty cuts around their eyes and blood flowed freely. After only four rounds, I asked myself, “how much more can they take?” Finally, when Vazquez rocked Marquez in the fifth with his patented and well- leveraged hook, it became clear (at least to me) that he would not be denied this time around, even though Marquez did finish that round well. Then, in the sixth, Vazquez decked the WBC super bantamweight with another jackhammer hook and the end was now in sight. Read the Full Story..... |
| Photo By: Tom Casino - Showtime |
| RAPHAEL MARQUEZ VS ISRAEL VAZQUEZ II Article By: Ted Sares |
| (05AUG07) In last night’s battle for the WBC super bantamweight title, Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez waged a war for the ages. Both men came into this fight supremely confident that this time around the action would be better than their first encounter and it was. Each man was also on record laying claim that he would be the last man standing with the belt around his waist. That man was Israel Vazquez who saw his record improve to 41,4, 31 ko’s with his stoppage in the sixth round over Rafael Marquez, handing Marquez his first loss in seven years. From the start, Vazquez was determined to press the action and force Marquez on his heels with a committed attack to the body and a concerted effort to stay in Marquez’s chest behind a quick jab and his daunting left hook. For Marquez, he relied on his powerful right keep Vazquez honest; however, that didn’t work very well. Vazquez was undeterred by this tactic and continued to dictate the pace and terms of their clash behind his intense desire to fight this fight in the trenches. Read the Full Story..... |
| VAZQUEZ REGAINS SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT SUPREMECY; THIRD FIGHT BEING EYED FOR FEB ‘08 Article By: John Martinez - Boxing Realm |
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| Kevin “The Great American Hope” Johnson Puts the Heavyweight Division on Notice August 6, 2007 (New York) – This past Friday on ShoBox: The New Generation, the STILL undefeated Kevin Johnson (16-0-1, 6 KOs) earned the moniker “The Great American Hope” by dismantling contender Damian “Bolo” Wills (22-2-1, 16 KO’s) in what has to be the most dominating performance displayed by any young American Heavyweight prospect. From the opening bell, Wills came out attacking with ferocity pushing Johnson back to the ropes with the hopes of taking away Johnson’s key weapon—the jab. What happened afterwards had everyone in attendance doing “oohs and ahhs”. Johnson unleashed a jaw dropping arsenal of punches including uppercuts, left hooks, and straight rights—every punch delivered with precision accuracy to Wills face. Read the Full Story..... |