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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 22 September 2011 12:59
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CHILEMBA TO MAKE DBE DEBUT ON MARTINEZ-BARKER UNDERCARD OCTOBER 1ST IN ATLANTIC CITY New York, NY - (9/22/2011) - On Saturday, October 1st, light heavyweight Isaac "Golden Boy" Chilemba (17-1-1, 8KO's) will make his DiBella Entertainment (DBE) debut when he takes on Jameson Bostic (23-4, 13KO's) in an eight-round light heavyweight match-up on the undercard of "Noche de Maravilla'" featuring Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez' WBC Middleweight Diamond belt and Ring Championship defense against undefeated European Champion "Dazzling" Darren Barker. In the co-feature bout of the evening, which will be opening up HBO's World Championship Boxing® telecast, will be world-ranked middleweights, "Irish" Andy Lee and Brian Vera, as the two are set to go toe-to-toe in their long-awaited rematch. Tickets for "Noche de 'Maravilla'" are priced at $300, $200, $100, and $50, and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 1-800-745-3000, at any Ticketmaster retail outlet,... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Wednesday, 14 September 2011 06:57
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New York, NY (September 13, 2011) – Undefeated junior middleweight Captain Boyd “Rainmaker” Melson of New York City will make his Atlantic City debut Saturday, October 1 at Boardwalk Hall. Melson will face an opponent to be named in a six round special attraction bout prior to an HBO doubleheader headlined by the middleweight title showdown between champion Sergio Martinez and unbeaten challenger Darren Barker. Sporting a perfect 5-0 record, Melson’s stopped his last three foes, most recently dispatching Zach Schumach in July. Melson, who had a multi-year layoff between his amateur finale and pro debut, is fighting for the fifth time in 2011 and feels that he’s making the strides to one day become a top-notch professional. “It’s an honor to fight on this card and I’m working hard as I can in the gym in order to shine,” said Melson, a West Point Graduate who is currently doing Anti-Terrorism Training as part of his Army Reserve duties. “The more I fight, the more I believe... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Tuesday, 13 September 2011 20:10
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NORTH BERGEN (September 13, 2011) - The Global Boxing Series, which was slated to mark the return of club show boxing to North Jersey, has been suspended due to a zoning issue with the town of North Bergen, NJ. The series was to take place at the Global Boxing Arena, which would be configured to fit a maximum of 500 people. The upcoming show on September 24 has been canceled, and all tickets can be returned for a full refund at Global Boxing Gym. "We are very sorry that we have to cancel the show on such short notice, but we hope to resolve this issue with the town so we can bring high quality boxing entertainment to the fans in Hudson County," said Global Boxing CEO Mariusz Kolodziej.... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Tuesday, 13 September 2011 12:42
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7th annual Gala Induction Dinner Oct. 29 at Mohegan Sun UNCASVILLE, Conn. (September 13, 2011) – Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame “CBHOF” officials today announced its annual award winners for Professional and Amateur Fighters of the Year, respectively, Delvin Rodriguez and Tremaine Williams, as well as Official of the Year, Don Trella, and Achievement Award, Peter Timothy. The award presentations, as well as induction ceremonies, will be held at the seventh annual CBHOF Gala Induction Dinner will be held Saturday night, October 29 in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut. The 2011 CBHOF inductees are five-time world champion Vinny “The Pazmanian Devil” Paz; 1996 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team Captain, Lawrence Clay-Bey; world boxing judge Glenn S. Feldman; world light heavyweight title challenger Eric“Magic 2000” Harding; amateur boxing standout Kelvin Anderson; boxer, referee and coach Billy Taylor; and highly-respected ringside physician, Dr. Michael... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 08 September 2011 20:09
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NEW YORK (September 8, 2011) – Unbeaten NABF Featherweight Champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano steps-up one weight class for her first world title fight, when she takes on WIBF Inter-Continental lightweight titlist Kimberly Connor in a 10-round bout for the vacant International Boxing Federation (“IBF”) junior lightweight title, Saturday night at home in Brooklyn’s Aviator Sports Complex. “It’s wonderful,” Amanda remarked about fighting for her first world title at home in Brooklyn. “It’s nerve wracking. I’m anxious, really excited and all of these emotions are mixed-up. I’m going to have a lot of people there supporting me.” The 23-year-old Serrano (11-0-1, 7 KOs), a native of Puerto Rico who is now fighting out of Brooklyn, will be attempting to become the first world champion in her family, as well as the Boxing 360 stable. Her older sister, Cindy “Checkmate” Serrano (15-3-2, 7 KOs), fights Anne Sophie Mathis (24-1, 21 KOs) on October 1 in France... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 08 September 2011 20:05
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San Francisco California, September 8, 2011 - San Francisco's undefeated Jr. Welterweight slugger, Karim "Hard Hitta" Mayfield (14-0-1, 9 KO's) has officially signed a contract to fight Patrick Lopez (20-4, 12 KO's) who hails from Cojedes, Venezuela. The ten round bout, promoted by Prize Fight and Mo Betta Entertainment, takes place at "Fitzgerald's Casino and Hotel" in Tunica, Mississippi on October 1, 2011 . On the line will be the vacant NABO Jr. Welterweight title. Mayfield, who recently defeated former world champion Steve Forbes on ESPN this summer, went on to say, "This is a great opportunity to showcase my skills against a live opponent. I've fought my whole career at Welterweight but feel this is the right move for me. Fighting at Jr. Welterweight I'll have a distinct advantage because I know I'll be stronger than any other fighter in the division. Fighting for a regional title is the first step toward my goal of becoming a world champion. I'm going to bring the... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 08 September 2011 20:03
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ORANGE, September 8 - Known for building the careers of boxing greats such as Timothy Bradley and Yonnhy Perez, Thompson Boxing Promotions is applauded for their savvy in picking up and coming boxing prospects. Joining the Thompson Boxing Promotions' team are Aron Martinez and Richard Contreras. "As a long time business owner there is always a concern to give the customers the latest and greatest merchandise. It's important to follow the same model in the sport of boxing. The fight fans deserve the best new talent and that is exactly what we have done by signing Aron Martinez and Richard Contreras," said Ken Thompson, founder and president of Thompson Boxing Promotions. "They are an integral part of our company and the future of the sport of boxing and it thrills us to grow their career." RICHARD CONTRERAS Promoter Ken Thompson, Super bantamweight Richard Contreras and trainer Joe Esquivel The powerful super bantamweight, Richard "El Terminador" Contreras, carries a professional... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Wednesday, 31 August 2011 13:01
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CARTERET, NEW JERSEY (August 31, 2011)—Today’s Heavyweight division is always looking for a new star. Many have come from different countries; they come in all sizes and have vastly different personalities. Enter John Lennox. The Carteret, New Jersey native has all the potential to be one of the best Heavyweight prospects In the United States. It all started over a decade ago when Lennox started boxing but not for competition but to stay in shape for other sports. Lennox played Football, Baseball and Basketball in High School for which he played football and became an All-American Linebacker at Montclair St. Lennox then played Professional for Lexington in the Arena League. “I boxed to stay in shape for football”, said Lennox. “After football, I had a brief amateur career and I was ready for the professional ranks.” “My trainer Charles Thomas thought it was time and we went pro” Lennox turned pro on November 19th, 2008 with a third round stoppage over Ricardo Cuffee... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Tuesday, 30 August 2011 12:31
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CHICAGO, IL (August 29, 2011) Chicago’s 8 Count Productions, has announced details of WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 19, a sensational evening of world class professional boxing on Friday, September 23rd at the UIC Pavilion. Advance tickets, priced at $36 for reserved floor seats and $31 for general admission can be purchased in advance through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com, the UIC Pavilion Box Office, (phone 312-413-5740) and the 8 Count Productions Office (312-226-5800.) In the main event, Andrzej “The Polish Prince” Fonfara, will return to the UIC Pavilion battling in front of his huge legion of supporters from Chicago’s Polish Community. The 23-year-old Fonfara, 18-2-1 (9KO’s), is riding a six bout winning streak, most recently stopping Anthony Russell in the seventh round on May 20th. His scheduled ten round bout against an opponent to be announced will see Fonfara defend his WBO NABO and WBC Youth light heavyweight titles. In the co-main event, popular Chicago... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Monday, 08 August 2011 16:18
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North Bergen, NJ (August 9, 2011) - Global Boxing is proud to announce the launch of their new boxing promotion series entitled Global Boxing Series, a string of four events to take place at Global Boxing Arena in North Bergen, NJ. The first four events are scheduled for September 24, October 15, November 11 and December 10. Each show will start at 5PM. "The Global Boxing Series will give emerging local talent the opportunity to shine and make a name for themselves just like in the old-time club shows of the '40s and '50s," said Global Boxing CEO Mariusz Kolodziej. The first event will be headlined by undefeated junior lightweight prospect Kamil Laszczyk (3-0, 3 KO) of North Bergen, NJ by way of Wroclaw, Poland. The shows will take place at the Global Boxing Gym location, which will be converted to a fight venue for the day to seat a capacity of 500. Global Boxing can be reached via NJ Transit bus lines 83 and 127, and is in walking distance from the Hudson-Bergen light rail station on... Read more...
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