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| Tua hooks Montana in Round One Greenberg stops Reed, Williams decisions Gomez SALT LAKE CITY (August 18, 2007) – A vintage double left hook to the head gave David “Tuaman” Tua an impressive first round knockout victory against Saul “La Cobra” Montana in tonight’s main event on the Pinnacle FiteNite pay- per-view show, promoted by C.A.M. Boxing, Inc. in association with Sports and Entertainment Media, Inc. and Gotham Boxing, at the South Towne Exposition Center in Sandy, Utah. “Pinnacle FiteNite” is a pro boxing pay-per-view series emanating for a wide variety of venues across the county. Tua (48-3-1, 40 KOs), ranked No. 13 by the WBC, unleashed his lethal left hook on Montana (48-15, 42 KOs), positioning himself closer to another world title fight. “I’m grateful for this opportunity,” Tua said after the fight. “I was never gone and this was not a comeback fight. This time I was able to train to fight, not train to lose weight. I hope to soon get an opportunity to fight for the world title.” Read the Full Story..... |
| ALFREDO ESCALERA JR MAKES HIS NYC DEBUT! THE SON OF LEGENDARY SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION CONTINUES HIS FATHERS LEGACY FRIDAY AUGUST 24 August 16, 2007 (New York) -Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing is proud to announce Alfredo Escalera Jr, (14-0, 11KO’S) the son of former World Champion Alfredo “Salsero” Escalera, will make his New York debut live from the Utopia Paradise Theater, broadcast on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights. The undefeated hard hitting Puerto Rican, Escalera Jr. will face Harvie Jolley (6- 4-1, 3KO’s) scheduled for 8 rounds, Friday the 24th in front of a crowd curious to see if he is his father’s son. Escalera has notched up an impressive 11 KO’ s, 10 of them coming before the 4th round. Like many offspring from dynamic boxing families; Mayweather, Camacho, Chavez: Escalera, age 27, has big shoes to fill. He welcomes the opportunity to show that he too has the blood of a champion flowing through his veins. “I can’t wait to showcase my talent; it will be a special night for me. I know a lot of the people are fans of my father and that means so much. Fathers will bring their sons to see the son of their hero. I will not disappoint them” Tickets are reasonably priced $100, $50 and $30 and can be purchased at Utopia’s Paradise Theater box office (718) 220-6143, and all Ticketmaster outlets http://www.ticketmaster.com or by calling Star Boxing at (718) 823-2000 http://www.starboxing.com |
| JUAREZ WILL BEAT MARQUEZ “ WHEN WE BEAT THEM, IT’LL MAKE IT THAT MUCH SWEETER” John Martinez - Boxingrealm.com (17Aug07) During a discussion with trainer Ronnie Shields, I asked him to handicap the upcoming WBC super featherweight championship clash between the reigning king, Juan Manual Marquez (47,3,1,35KO’s) and his charge, Rocky Juarez (27,3,0,19KO’s). Who do you think he picked? The fight between Marquez and Juarez is intriguing because most people are not giving Juarez much of a chance to win this battle on September 15. They believe that Marquez will be equipped with a better skill set, experience, size advantage, and power. While it is true that Marquez has faced the likes of Pacquaio, Chris John, Derrick Gainer, and of course the future Hall of Famer, Marco Antonio Barrera, we mustn’t forget that Juarez still yet to be as seasoned as already faced Barrera twice in one year. Though his record may not be as stellar as Marquez’ is, the fact that Juarez stepped up to the plate not once but twice in back-to-back meetings with such an intimidating force in the lighter weights speaks volumes. The amount of knowledge that came with squaring off against Barrera for twenty four rounds is sure to put the young featherweight at ease just a bit as he draws closer to his next assignment. In fact, most people thought that Rocky either beat Barrera or at the very least scored a draw in their first meeting against the Mexico City powerhouse. I asked Ronnie to assess the task that lay ahead in facing yet another powerful Mexico City foe and he said: “ The thing about this is that I like this fight better than the Guerrero fight because Guerrero is a tall southpaw and besides that, this fight is bigger than the Guerrero fight and I know that this will make Rock get up for the fight. You know, he realizes that the stakes are a lot higher for this fight than before simply because this is a bigger name guy (Marquez) and I’d rather have it this way anyhow. Now, he knows that he won’t just be able to go in there and walk the guy down and beat him. This fight is a tall order and will be very intense. It will make Rocky work harder and be up for it completely. What about the advantages that Marquez brings into the ring? “ Well this is what I like, I know how good Rocky is. These guys don’t know how good he really is, but I do. I know that Rock is going to come out on September 15 and show them that he isn’t the same fighter he was in his last fight. The thing about that is that he and I both knew that Rocky himself was disappointed in his last one and we both know he can and will do better. So if these guys are thinking that he’s the same guy, then they’ve got another thing coming. The great thing about it is that I love being the underdog because when we beat them, it’ll make it that much sweeter. Right now I’m looking at four tapes and especially watching the Marquez/Barrera fight. I’m seeing a lot of mistakes that Juan is making and taking note of it and we will take advantage of them come fight time.” The fight will be broadcast live on HBO PPV beginning at 9PM ET/PT on September 15. |
| Bobby Gunn Presents Ronnie “The Rottweiler” Kerner With Belt, & Donates To Iran “The Blade” Barkley In front of a packed house at the Inwood Boxing Academy in New York City , former smoker circuit king Ronnie “The Rottweiler” Kerner was presented with a special championship belt which represents him as the five boroughs champion of New York City ’s smoker circuit boxing. The belt was presented by former IBA Cruiserweight champion and WBO Title challenger Bobby Gunn, who is a former, unsanctioned fighting legend himself. “I would say that the unsanctioned fights I had were more dangerous then any licensed fight due to the fact there is no commission or medical staff to intervene” said Gunn. “The unlicensed fights are strictly to entertain. The referees pick the fighters up off the canvas to continue instead of counting them out. The unsanctioned fights were brutal and dangerous but a great experience”. The Rottweiler was thrilled. “It was an honor to receive the belt from a well noted unsanctioned smoker fighter” said Kerner. “I am looking forward to following Bobby in his footsteps in conquering the sanctioned boxing world as well”. Ronnie then said, “People have to understand that both sanctioned & unsanctioned boxing are both professional boxing”. Gunn also gave a donation to Iran “The Blade” Barkley who was on hand to honor Ronnie “The Rottweiler” Kerner. “I was happy to see my old friend Iran Barkley. I am elated that I was able to help out a legend who gave so much to me. When I was 17, I was his sparring partner to help him prepare for his World Title fight against Darrin Van Horn. At time, Iran was so big and intimidating he kept me on my toes but was very kind hearted. During the camp, my mother was dying from a severe illness and I was trying to save money to go back home to visit her. Iran found out about my mother’s sickness and helped me get home much quicker. Gunn will be fighting August 25th in Springfield , Virginia . Kerner is currently training for his sanctioned debut; the date of the fight will be announced shortly. |
| “UNDEFEATED”: MAYWEATHER VS. HATTON LANDS AT THE MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA IN LAS VEGAS Tickets On Sale Monday, Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. LAS VEGAS – The records are pristine and spectacular – a combined 81-0 with 55 knockouts. However, the stage is now set for “Pretty Boy” Floyd Mayweather or Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton to face a blemish on their record Saturday, Dec. 8, something both men are willing to go to war to prevent. Golden Boy Promotions and Mayweather Promotions are proud to present “UNDEFEATED”, a historic night of boxing featuring two undefeated champions battling for Mayweather’s World Welterweight Championship at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Tickets for “UNDEFEATED” will go on sale Monday, Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. PST and will be available at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations (including select Las Vegas Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Macy’s West in the Fashion Show Mall). To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (702) 474-4000. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com. A fast sellout is expected as the fight already has the world buzzing in anticipation of seeing two of boxing’s premier, undefeated superstars finally meet in the ring. Read the Full Story..... |
| CALDERON 111.5 POUNDS: CAZARES 121 POUNDS Ivan "Iron Boy" Calderon, minimum WBO champion, made 111.5 pounds in the last pre weighin for his August 25th Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum showdown against mexican WBO mini flyweight Hugo Cazares, who weigh 121 pounds, eight above the 113.4 limit. Cazares (25-3-1, 19 KO's) arrived to Puerto Rico this early morning and apologized to the fans and press for his high weight. "I apologize because of my weight. I have problems with my flights, delays, and arrived this early morning to Puerto Rico, and cannot train recently", said Cazares. Meanwhile, Calderón (28-0, 6 KO's) showed confident for the fight after de pre weighin. Otherwise, the coestelar fighters, Roman "Rocky" Martinez (16-0-1, 10 KO's) and Daniel "Azuquita" Jimenez (17-1-1, 10 KO's) made good weight in their turn for the unification of the Intercontinetal an NABO WBO superfeatherweight championship. Martinez weigh in 134.5 pounds and Jimenez 135 pounds of a 136.5 limit. All the Dish Network customers in the United States should call 1-800-DISH PPV (1-800-347-4778) or visit www.dishnetwork.com/ppv for more information of the card "Champion vs. Champion/Calderon vs. Cazares". The cost is $39.95. For tickets can call 1-787-792-5000 on Ticketcenter or visit www.tcpr.com . Prices are $300, $200, $125, $100, $50 y $25. |
| "PANTERA" READIES FOR HIS RETURN HOLLYWOOD , FL , August 20 – The call came into the Seminole Warriors Boxing offices this week, and there was no mistaking who was on the other end of the line. “I’m back,” said Edison “Pantera” Miranda, who has rebounded from his May loss to Kelly Pavlik and is back in the gym in San Juan , Puerto Rico, preparing for a late-October return at the Seminole Hard Rock Live Arena in Hollywood . “I’ve been working out for hours every day and I feel great,” said Miranda, who after a successful run at middleweight will now compete in the 168-pound super middleweight division. “At 168 my punches are sharper and harder, my speed is still there, and I feel like I can jump in the ring right now.” It’s a far cry from Miranda’s May loss to Pavlik, which saw him put his health at risk in order to make weight for the bout. The classy Miranda doesn’t want to put a damper on Pavlik’s win though. “I have no excuses,” said Miranda. “Pavlik was the better man that night, but that fight is in the past. I don’t think about what happened yesterday, only about what’s happening today and tomorrow, and in 2008, I will be ready to fight for a title once again. Watch out world, “Pantera” is coming - bigger, badder, and harder than ever.” For more information on Seminole Warrior’s Boxing, please visit our website at www.warriorsboxing.com |
| JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ AND ROCKY JUAREZ MAKE WBC 30 DAY WEIGHT LIMIT BEFORE THEIR UPCOMING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE ON SEPTEMBER 15TH FROM MGM GRAND LIVE ON PAY-PER-VIEW LOS ANGELES, CA (August 17) – Juan Manuel Marquez, the WBC Super Featherweight World Champion, and challenger, Ricardo Rocky Juarez, both weighted in under the WBC 30 day pre-fight weight limit in Mexico City and Houston, from their respective training camps. Marquez (47-3-1, 35 KO’s) weighed in at 132.1 pounds and Juarez (27-3, 19 KO’s) was 139 pounds. The maximum weight each fighter could weigh 30 days prior to the fight was 143 pounds. Read the Full Story..... |
| CONFIDENT CAZARES TRAINS IN PUERTO RICO BAYAMON, PUERTO RICO- Mexican WBO miniflyweight champion Hugo Cazares shows confident during his training for the media here in Bayamon for his Saturday's fight against minimum WBO champion Ivan "Iron Boy" Calderon at the Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum in this city. Cazares (25-3-1, 19 KO's), who will defend his title for the sixth time, said that there'll be no problem to make the weight of 108 pounds this Friday in the official weighin. Read the Full Story..... |
| GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS SIGNS JOEL CASAMAYOR LOS ANGELES, August 20 – Two-division World Champion Joel Casamayor has fought and beaten the best from his days as one of the greatest amateur boxers to his stellar stay in the professional ranks. Now, the current WBC Lightweight Champion wants the big fights to cement his legacy and has enlisted Golden Boy Promotions to help him reach those heights in the coming years. “Joel Casamayor is a brilliant boxer and one of the most underrated champions of the last 25 years,” said Oscar de la Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions. “We are honored to have him on our team and with his talent and our promotional ability, we will get Joel the big fights he deserves and let the world see just how good he is.” Read the Full Story..... |