Thursday, September 4, 2008
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Undefeated Kielsa in For a Busy Fall and Winter
Press Release
TORONTO, ON - Greg Kielsa (7-0, 3 KO's) will be a busy man over the next couple of months.
Not only is the undefeated heavyweight returning to his hometown of Bialystok, Poland for a short vacation, but he'll be coming back to Canada ten days later to a schedule that you don't usually see in this cautious day and age of building a contender.
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Abraham Lopez Battles in L.A. Friday Night!
Undefeated junior lightweight sensation added to Quiet Cannon show.
Press Release
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 4, 2008 -- Undefeated junior lightweight sensation Abraham Lopez returns to the ring Friday night, September 5th, in a scheduled four round bout against Las Vegas native Omar Valencia at the Quiet Cannon Country Club in Montebello, California.
Lopez, the 20 year old La Puente resident, is coming off a dominating performance on July 25th taking a four round decision over the much more experienced Cuauhtemoc Mendoza at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The win raised Lopez’s record to 3-0 with two knockouts.
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Wednesday, September 3, 2008
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Walker Set For ESPN2 Echols Rematch On 'Radisson Rumble!'
Press Release
Michael Walker (r) connects with a big right to the head of Antwun Echols.
MERRILLVILLE, Ind., September 3, 2008 -- On Friday October 3rd, Michael "The Midnight Stalker" Walker (18-1, 12KOs) returns to action at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza as he battles Antwun Echols (31-8, 27KOs) in a rematch from their epic main event on ESPN 2's Friday Night Fights in February.
Their first meeting resulted in a draw and Walker has every intention of erasing that blemish off his record. Since their first encounter, Michael Walker suffered a hard fought unanimous decision loss at the hands of David Lopez on Solo Boxeo. The Chicago native is excited about fighting once again in front of the loyal One In A Million Boxing fans who have supported him for years.
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Unbeaten Andre Berto Defends Title vs. Steve Forbes September 27th!
Welterweight title bout is co-feature of Mosley-Mayorga on HBO's World Championship Boxing
Press Release
LOS ANGELES, September 3 -- Earlier this year, Andre Berto won the WBC World Welterweight Championship. On Saturday, September 27th, at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California, he will begin his reign as champion by facing his toughest challenge of his career when he faces the tough and never stopped former World Champion Steve Forbes. The fight for the WBC World Welterweight Title will be the co-featured bout to the highly anticipated showdown between Sugar Shane Mosley and Ricardo Mayorga and televised live on HBO. The fight is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Don King Productions, in association with DiBella Entertainment and Tournament of Contenders.
Mosley vs. Mayorga is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Don King Productions, with Mosley promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Mayorga by Don King Productions, and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate and Southwest Airlines. The bouts will be televised live on HBO's World Championship Boxing beginning at 7:30 p.m. PT/10:30 p.m. ET.
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Gleason's Gym: Special Gym Hours on Friday September 5th September 5th, 2008
Press Release
NEW YORK CITY -- Greetings! Gleason's Gym will be open from 5:00am to 12:00 Noon on Friday September 5th, 2008.
The gym will close at 12:00 noon to be a location for the popular weekly show "Rescue Me". The Gym will reopen Saturday September 6th, 2008 at 5 am.
Contact Information:
email: bruce@gleasonsgym.net">bruce@gleasonsgym.net
phone: 718-797-2872
web: http://www.gleasonsgym.net
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Paul 'Punisher' Williams Fights Live on Versus; Unbeaten Heavyweight Areola Co-featured at Soboba Casino
Press Release
LOS ANGELES, September 3, 2008 -– There is an old axiom in boxing: “Don’t talk the talk if you can’t walk the walk.”
On Thursday, September 25, WBO Welterweight Champion Paul “The Punisher” Williams (34-1, 25 KOs) will back up his claim of accepting every conceivable challenge between 147 pounds and 168 pounds, when he moves up to the middleweight division (160 pounds) to take on tough, hard-hitting middleweight, Andy Kolle (17-1, 12 KOs), in a non-title 10-round bout at the Soboba Casino in San Jacinto, California. The fight will air live on VERUS, a national sports network in more than 73 million homes at 9 P.M. ET.
In the scheduled 12-round co-featured bout, undefeated and world-ranked heavyweight Cristobal “The Nightmare” Arreola (24-0, 21 KOs) will take the next step toward his goal of becoming the first Heavyweight World Champion of Mexican descent in over 100-years of prizefighting by making a defense of his WBC Continental Americas Championship against the once-beaten Puerto Rican challenger, Israel Carlos “King Kong” Garcia (19-1, 11 KOs) on the Goossen Tutor Promotions event.
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Former Champ Jesus Chavez, Hot Prospects Williams & Charo Pack Whallop on Undercard!
Featured sluggers give Juarez, Diaz great support act on September 6th
Special National Anthem Performance By Natalie Foreman - George Foreman's Daughter
Press Release
LOS ANGELES, September 2 -- Before hometown heroes Juan Diaz and Rocky Juarez take to the HBO airwaves on "Houston Super Fight Night" set for Saturday, September 6th for pivotal showdowns against Michael Katsidis and Jorge Barrios respectively, fans at Houston's Toyota Center will be treated to an even bigger array of Texas' finest, as Former World Champion Jesus "El Matador" Chavez and top prospects Hylon Williams and Jermell Charlo plan on showing their opponents that when it comes to boxing, you don't mess with Texas.
In a ten round lightweight contest, Chavez battles hard-hitting Colombian Andres Ledesma. Also at 135 pounds, unbeaten Williams takes on Jesse Ortiz in a six rounder and in a welterweight four rounder, Charlo will look to keep his unbeaten record intact against Rodrigo Villareal.
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'Golden Boy' Inks Hot Prospect -- 'Vicious' Victor Ruiz!
Ortiz to make Golden Boy debut on September 13th undercard
Press Release
LOS ANGELES, September 3 -- Golden Boy Promotions is proud to announce that one of boxing's hottest prospects, "Vicious" Victor Ortiz, has been added to its extensive roster of fighters. Ortiz signed with Golden Boy today and is slated to make his Golden Boy Promotions debut on the Casamayor-Marquez "The Challenge" undercard on September 13th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in a fight which will be distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View.
"Victor Ortiz is one of boxing's hottest young stars in the junior welterweight division and we are very excited to add him to the Golden Boy roster," said President of Golden Boy Promotions, Oscar de la Hoya. "I see a lot of qualities in him that I had as a young fighter and know that Victor will do big things in and out of the ring." [Read more]
Posted @ 09:12 AM EST [Link]
'Baby Bull' Geared to Gore Katsidis!
By Karl Hegman
The former Unified Lightweight Boxing Champion of the World, Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz (33-1, 17 KO's), makes his ring return in front of his hometown Houston fans fighting for the first time under the Golden Boy Promotional banner on Saturday, September 6th at the Toyota Center in downtown Houston.
He knows he is in for a tough fight with his opponent, former WBO Interim Lightweight Champion Michael Katsidis (23-1, 20 KO's), but is confident of a big victory. “Katsidis is tough and can punch hard, but he is basically a one-dimensional type of fighter that moves straight in and straight out, which is the exact style that is tailor-made for my style as I have too many weapons for this guy.”
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Tuesday, September 2, 2008
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Hector Ferreyro & 'Baby Cobra' Gomez now on Gofightlive.tv!
Press Release
On August 29, 2008, at the Laredo Civic Center in Laredo, Texas, a sold-out crowd of hard-core, ravenous boxing fans were treated to a great night of boxing as Recon Garza Promotions, in association with Los Dos Laredos Boxing Productions and Cestus Management put on the “Friday Nite Rumble”.
The fight card featured several action packed jaw dropping knockout bouts which includes the sensational pro debut of a Laredo, Texas/Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico boxing legacy in Rodolfo “BABY COBRA” Gomez and Hector " HURRICANE" Ferreyro winning his third Championship Title.
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Ferreyro Wins IBA Belt; Cestus Mgt.'s 'Cobrita' Gomez Electrifies in Pro Debut!
Press Release
Photos courtesy of Cestus Press
Ferreyro (left) en route to a stoppage win over Martinez
On August 29, 2008, at the Laredo Civic Center in Laredo, Texas, a sold-out crowd of over two thousand hard-core, ravenous boxing fans were treated to a great night of boxing as Recon Garza Promotions, in association with Los Dos Laredos Boxing Productions and Cestus Management put on the “Friday Nite Rumble”. The fight card featured several action packed jaw dropping knockout bouts. There was never a dual moment throughout the evening and here is how it all went down.
The opening bout was an exhibition featuring San Antonio , Texas native, and Cestus Management fighter Robert “Nighthawk” Luna Jr. who took on tough Mexican amateur standout Jorge Suarez. Luna Jr. (145 pounds) was originally slated to make his pro debut but when his scheduled opponent dropped out at the last minute, Suarez (151 pounds) was brought in for the exhibition. From the opening bell, both game Latino combatants exchanged heavy leather with Luna Jr. landing the harder and more effective blows. The crowd roared as the “Nighthawk” raked Suzarez with hard uppercuts and vicious body blows. Suarez responded with some of his own artillery but Luna Jr. countered well off of the ropes. After three exiting rounds, the masses cheered Luna Jr. and Suarez’ gutsy performances.
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Saturday, August 30, 2008
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Euro-Beat Update: Valuev Champ Again!
By Per Ake Persson
Courtesy of Boxing Press
BERLIN, Germany, August 30 -- Russian giant Nikolai Valuev won a unanimous decision over John Ruiz to win the vacant WBA heavyweight title. It was scored 116-111, 116-113 and 114-113, all for Valuev - it was however first announced as a split decision which was due to a mix-up in the scoring slips used by the judges. There were no knockdowns although Team Ruiz claimed there should have been one ruled when Valuev slipped in the second round. Valuev had a point deducted in the tenth round for pushing. But overall the big Russian was scoring with an effective jab and landed with the cleaner punches to come out a close but deserved winner.
The new champion will make a voluntary defence in December. Arena Box Promotion have offered Valuev to come to Turkey to fight Sinan Samil Sam. If Sauerland Event accept is a different story though.
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Molitor Stops Labarda!
"The Canadian Kid" Successfully Defends Title at Casino Rama
November Unification Bout with WBA Champ Caballero Looms
MNJIKANING (RAMA), ON (Friday, August 29th, 2008) – Once again, "The Canadian Kid" Steve Molitor (28-0, 11 KO's) made being a world champion look deceptively easy, turning back the determined challenge of Ceferino Labarda (18-1, 7 KO's) via a tenth round technical knockout Friday night in the main event of Rumble at Rama V, at Casino Rama.
Like his previous four title defenses, the IBF Junior Featherweight champion demonstrated a rare brilliance in every facet of the sweet science, punishing the previously undefeated Labarda with crisp hooks, crosses, and debilitating body shots.
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ESPN Friday Night Fights Results FRom Mohegan Sun
HEAVYWEIGHTS
Jason Estrada (14-1, 3 KOs), Providence, RI WDEC8 (79-73, 79-73, 79-73) Domonic Jenkins (13-9-1, 6 KOs), Dallas, TX
CRUISERWEIGHTS
Matt Godfrey (17-1, 10 KOs), Providence, RI WTKO4 (1:57) Emmanuel Nwodo (22-5, 18 KOs), Baltimore, MD
(Godfrey retains NABF title)
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Brian Macy (5-0, 2 KOs), Ledyard, CT WKO1 (1:49) Shawn Hawk (4-3, 2 KOs), Lexington, KY
Keith Kozlin (1-0, 0 KOs), Warwick, RI WDEC4 (40-36,40-36, 39-37) Borngod Washington (0-4), Queens, NY
FEMALE WELTERWEIGHTS
Addy Irizarry (6-2, 2 KOs), Hartford, CT WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37) Yvonne Reis (7-13-1, 0 KOs)
FEATHERWEIGHTS
Matt Remillard (15-0, 8 KOs), Manchester, CT WTKO4 (1:13) Adauto Gonzalez (10-6, 3 KOs), Austin, TX
(Remillard wins vacant WBC USNBC title)
FEMALE FEATHERWEIGHTS
Christina Leadbeater (1-1, 0 KOs), Philadelphia, PA WDEC4 (39-37, 39-37, 38-39 Karen Dulin (0-2), Mystic, CT
Promoter: Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc.
Matchmaker: Ted Panagiotis
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Please Pray for Alex Ramos.
Champion for all ex-fighters - now fighting for his own life.
By Mike Indri
Retired Boxers Foundation
August 29, 2008
Hundreds of phone calls each year come into the (805) 955-9064 home of former USBA middleweight champion Alex Ramos.
MOST are from current or retired boxers that have fallen on hard times. MANY of these calls from Alex's boxing brothers can't or won't even be followed up with a "thank-you" call after receiving that much desired help, yet one thing is for sure: ALL these calls will be answered.
Since forming the Retired Boxers Foundation in 1995, proudly serving as the non-profit organization's president since day one, Alex Ramos has devoted his life to helping his fellow retired boxers in need.
While having to rely on miniscule funds raised from not enough fundraisers and donations, the "RBF" has been able to literally come to the aid of thousands of hurting fighters. This was as much a part due to the relentless efforts of the committed five-time New York Golden Gloves champion, as it was to his infectious smile, his warm personality and gigantic, lovable heart; which drew many willing resources from outside boxing.
Surprisingly, and embarrassingly, support from within boxing - a sport and business that Ramos has embraced since he first entered a Bronx gym, along with his father, at the age of eleven - has been virtually non-existent.
The RBF's Executive Director Jacquie Richardson, a Simi Valley governmental worker, is the backbone of the organization. [Read more]
Molitor, Labarda Make Weight
Press Release
Friday, August 29, 2008
Weights From Rama
IBF Junior Featherweight Championship – 12 rounds (122 lb. limit)
Steve Molitor – 121.4 lbs.
Ceferino Dario Labarda – 121.2 lbs.
NABA Featherweight Championship – 10 rounds (126 lb. limit)
Benoit Gaudet – 129.8 lbs.
Alejandro Barrera – 128.4 lbs.
NABA Super Bantamweight Championship – 10 rounds (122 lb. limit)
Olivier Lontchi – 121.2 lbs.
Eduardo “Lalo” Garcia – 121.8 lbs.
Heavyweights – 8 rounds
Greg “Steel Pole” Kielsa – 230.8 lbs.
Jerry Butler – 264 lbs.
Heavyweights – 6 rounds
Raymond Olubowale – 265 lbs.
Demetrice King – 263 lbs.
Posted @ 12:11 PM EST [Link]
Weights From Mohegan Sun
Godfrey Defends his NABF Title Against Nwodo Atop "Title Wave" Tonight
Photo Courteous Emily Harney
MATT GODFREY 200 LBS.
EMMANUEL NWODO 199 ½ LBS.
(Godfrey defends NABF Cruiserweight Title)
MATT REMILLARD 125 ¼ LBS.
ADAUTO GONZALEZ 126 LBS.
(For vacant WBC USNBC Featherweight Title)
JASON ESTRADA 245 LBS.
DOMONIC JENKINS 218 LBS.
BRIAN MACY 171 ¾ LBS.
SHAWN KIRK 172 ½ LBS.
ADELITA IRIZARRY 145 ½ LBS.
YVONNE REIS 145 ½ LBS.
KAREN DULIN 124 ½ LBS.
CHRISTINA LEADBEATER 123 LBS.
KEITH KOZLIN 168 ¼ LBS.
BORNGOD WASHINGTON 172 LBS.
Tickets: Tickets for “Title Wave” are priced at $30.00, $45.00, $75.00 and $100.00 and available to purchase by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254), going on line at www.cesboxing.com or www.mohegansun.com, at the Mohegan Sun box office or any TicketMaster outlet.
Television: Live on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights starting at 9 PM/ET
Information: Contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) for more information. Doors open at 6:30 PM/ET, first bout at 7:30 PM/ET.
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Thursday, August 28, 2008
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Alex Valdez Opens Camp to Prepare for Hozumi Hasegawa!
Training in Los Mochis, Mexico with Fernando Montiel
Press Release
LOS ANGELES, August 28, 2008 -- World ranked bantamweight Alex Valdez has opened training camp in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico in preparation for his world title fight with World Boxing Council champion Hozumi Hasegawa set for Thursday, October 16th in Tokyo, Japan.
A native of Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico, the 24 year old Valdez, 24-2-1 (15KO’s), is training with WBO Super Flyweight Champion Fernando Montiel and his father, trainer Manuel Montiel Sr.
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De La Hoya vs. Pacquiao Set for December 6th at MGM Grand
Live on HBO Pay Per View
Press Release
LOS ANGELES, August 28 -- The wait is over and the fight is on. . .Olympic gold medalist and 10-time world champion "The Golden Boy" OSCAR DE LA HOYA will face current Ring Magazine No. 1-ranked pound for pound champion MANNY "Pacman" PACQUIAO on Saturday, December 6 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada in a bout that will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View.
Presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Top Rank, Inc., the bout will be a 12-round, non-title fight contested at the 147-pound welterweight limit. This exciting and intriguing match-up pits two of the most recognizable and popular talents in the sport today in what will surely be the grand finale of the 2008 boxing calendar year.
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Unbeaten ranked Braimah Kamoko added to “KnockOut Poverty” All-African Pro Boxing Show
Albert-Duran Headlines Tuesday night, Sept. 23 at Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City
Press Release
NEW YORK CITY (August 28, 2008) – Unbeaten African light heavyweight sensation Braimah Kamoka, aka Bukom Banku, has been added to the September 23rd KnockOut Poverty” pro boxing card, presented by Bob Duffy’s Ring Promotions, at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
Kamoka, rated No. 6 by the WBC, will be fighting for the first time as a pro outside of his native Ghana. He is the reigning African Boxing Union champion who will take on Sudan fighter Abdullah Ramadam (15-8, 9), former IBF Interim light heavyweight title challenger, in the 10-round co-feature bout.
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World Boxing Council News
Press Release
August 26, 2008 – Mexico City.
From WBC President Jose Sulaiman:
The World Boxing Council, which will hold its 46th convention in Chengdu, China, from November 2-8, congratulates China on the medals that several of its boxers won in the recent Olympic Games that took place in Beijing.
The Chinese fighters won two gold medals and one silver, and in addition to getting the victories, they showed exceptional quality at all times.
In the light flyweight division, Shiming Zou won the gold medal by technical knockout in the second round, when after 19 seconds of the round his opponent, Serdamba Purevdorj from Mongolia, conceded defeat as he had injured his right shoulder.
Zou became the first man to give his country an Olympic boxing gold medal in history.
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Ferreyro Squares Off Against Martinez For IBA Latino Heavyweight Title Friday Night
Press Release
August 29, 2008, Cestus Management new boxing sensations Rodolfo “BABY COBRA” Gomez, Robert “NIGHTHAWK” Luna Jr will make their much anticipated pro debuts, in front of a sold out 3,000 ravenous boxing fans that will pack the Civic Center in Laredo , Texas . These hardcore fans will watch these young Lions fight on the undercard of local favorite Hector “ HURRICANE” Ferreyro who will challenge for the IBA Latin Americas Heavyweight title. Ferreyro, the former Texas and IBO/USBO heavyweight champion, will be taking on the “PSYCHO MONSTER” Osvaldo Martinez. The bout is scheduled for ten rounds. [Read more][Add your Comment on this article]
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
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Molitor, Labarda Ready for Battle at Rumble at Rama V
Press Release
TORONTO, ON - After weeks of intense preparation, the wait has dwindled down to scant hours for IBF Junior Featherweight world champion, "The Canadian Kid" Steve Molitor (27-0, 10 KO's), prior to his title defense against undefeated Argentine, Ceferino Dario Labarda (18-0, 7 KO's) at Rumble at Rama V, taking placing at Casino Rama in Rama, Ontario.
The fight airs live on TSN and TSN HD on Friday, Aug. 29 at 10:30 p.m. ET and will be available on-demand at TSN.ca following the conclusion of the live broadcast.
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'Golden Boy' Promotions, HBO Latin America Group Introduce New Boxing Series
'Next Boxing Generation' to air live exclusively on HBO Plus
Press Release
Jose Armando Santa Cruz (left), Ten-Time World Champion and President of Golden Boy Promotions Oscar de la Hoya (center) and Antonio Pitalua (right) pose on August 26, 2008 in Mexico City, Mexico at the press conference to announce Golden Boy Promotions' new series "Next Boxing Generation," which will air on HBO Plus in Latin America. Santa Cruz and Pitalua will fight on the premiere of the series which will take place on September 20, 2008 at Arena Coliseo in Monterrey, Mexico.
MEXICO DF, August 27, 2008 -- Oscar de la Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions announced a two year agreement with HBO Latin America Group yesterday to collaborate on a new television series that showcases young Latin American boxers who are destined to be the sport's stars of tomorrow.
The series, entitled "Next Boxing Generation", will be comprised of twelve events per year that will be held in different Latin American countries and will be broadcast live in prime time, one Saturday a month, exclusively on HBO Plus. Six events per year will occur in Mexico, with the remaining six taking place in other South American, Central American and Caribbean countries. The first event of the series is scheduled for September 20 in Monterrey, México.
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Undefeated Prospects Gadiel Andaluz vs. Danny Williams added to Show in Cicero!
Lightweights in special feature bout
Advance tickets now on sale
Press Release
CHICAGO, August 27, 2008 -- Undefeated lightweight prospects Gadiel Andaluz and Danny Williams will square off in a special feature attraction bout just added to “LIBERTY”, an outstanding evening of world class professional boxing presented by Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions.
“It’s a great fight for the fans. We’ve seen Gadiel fight three times on our shows and now our fans get to see him against another very solid prospect in Danny Williams. Both guys are 3-0 and both were terrific amateurs, Andaluz in Puerto Rico and Williams here in the United States ” said Pesoli. Williams was the 2004 National Golden Gloves Lightweight Champion.
Tickets for “ LIBERTY ”, presented along with Budweiser, TCF Bank, Aero Mexico, Jack Daniels, EL Jimador Tequila, Grossinger Auto Group, ABT Electronics and New York Jewelers, are on sale in advance by calling the 8 Count Productions office at 312-226-5800. Cicero Stadium is located at 1909 S. Laramie . Doors for this event will open at 7pm with the first bell scheduled for 8pm.
Puerto Rican sensation Andaluz, 3-0 (2KO’s), is coming off a crowd pleasing decision win over Jose Mandujano on May 9th at Cicero Stadium, site of all of his three bouts.
Known for his crowd pleasing, aggressive style, Andaluz has become a fan favorite amongst the action oriented boxing fans at Cicero Stadium. The 25 year old made his professional debut on January 25th of this year stopping veteran Marsay Buggs in the third round.
The full bout against Buggs can be viewed on YouTube at this link, Andaluz vs. Buggs, January 25th 2008
The 24 year old Williams, 3-0 (3KO’s), turned professional in 2005 and has stopped each of his first three opponents. The heavy handed, former amateur standout is returning to the ring after a two year absence. [Read more]
Julio Zarate in IBF Title Eliminator This Friday
Faces Jeffrey Mathebula in South Africa
Press Release
LOS ANGELES, August 27, 2008 -- Julio “LA SOMBRA” Zarate is in South Africa this week to face Jeffrey “THE MONGOOSE” Mathebula in an IBF Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator bout this Friday night, August 29th. The Zarate/Mathebula twelve round bout headlines the Branco Sports Productions card at the Carousel Casino just outside of Pretoria in Hammanskraal.
Zarate brings a record of 26-4-1 (16KO’s) into battle, while Mathebula sports a record of 21-1-2 (12KO’s). Zarate is ranked #3 by the IBF and #6 by the WBA, while Mathebula is ranked # 9 by the IBF. Mathebula is also world ranked #9 at featherweight by the WBC and WBA.
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Remillard earning bones vs. Mexican fighters
Godfrey-Nwodo NABF title fight headlines Friday night’s “Title Wave” at Mohegan Sun
Press Release
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (August 27, 2008) – Mexican fighters are feared worldwide because of their toughness in the ring. WBC World Youth featherweight title-holder Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard, however, has accelerated his relatively young pro career by defeating a series of Mexican opponents.
Remillard (14-0, 7 KOs), fighting out of nearby Manchester, takes on new Texas State champion Adauto Gonzalez (10-5, 3 KOs) for the vacant WBC USNBC featherweight title in the 10-round co-feature on the “Title Wave” card, airing live this week on ESPN Friday Night Fights from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
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Pawel Wolak returns to headline “Havoc At The Hilton”
Sept. 26 at Huntington Hilton Hotel
Press Release
NEW YORK CITY (August 27, 2008) – Promoter Bob Duffy today announced that his Ring Promotions will present “Havoc At The Hilton,” featuring Polish power puncher Pawel “Raging Bull” Wolak (21-1, 14 KOs), Friday night, September 26 at the Huntington Hilton Hotel.
Wolak, originally from Poland and now living and training in Brooklyn, is coming off his first pro loss August 21 to Ishe Smith (20-3, 9 KOs), star of The Contender Season 1, by a close 10-round decision. The 26-year-old Wolak is the reigning WBC Interim USNBC and Polish International light middleweight champion. He faces Chad Greenleaf (10-10-1, 4 KOs) in the eight-round main event on Sept. 26.
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Seminole Warriors Boxing Inks Promising Olympic Alternate, Danny O'Connor
Press Release
HOLLYWOOD, FL, August 26 – With the 2008 Olympic Games now in the history books, it’s time to look towards the future, and Seminole Warriors Boxing has kick started its run towards the best young talent in boxing today by signing the pride of Framingham, Massachusetts, 2008 US Olympic team alternate, Danny O’Connor.
“Danny was an exciting young amateur boxer who is going to make a lot of noise in the coming years as a professional,” said Leon Margules, Executive Director of Seminole Warriors Boxing. “He’s got a perfect style for the pro game, and we have very high expectations of him. He’s also a great person and a great representative for the sport of boxing.”
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