Junior middleweight Grady Brewer (22-11, 12 KOs), who won the second season of "The Contender," is planning a comeback. Brewer hasn't fought since outpointing Steve Forbes in the final on Sept. 26, 2006, because of a serious knee injury. Previous comeback attempts were scuttled by ongoing knee problems. Brewer, 37, has agreed to a six-rounder against an opponent to be named on promoter Tony Holden's Sept. 12 card at the Comanche Nation Casino in his hometown of Lawton, Okla. "He's going to test his knee," said Jeff Wald of the Tournament of Contenders, which promotes Brewer. "Tony Holden is doing a favor for us and we'll see what happens. I feel terrible about what happened to that kid. He can really fight, but has had some really bad luck. Hopefully, he can put the injuries behind him."
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Featherweight beltholder Jorge Linares (25-0, 16 KOs), idle since December first because of an ankle injury that he suffered in his first defense followed by a right shoulder injury sustained while preparing for a fight, has resumed training. Although Linares doesn't have a fight scheduled, he returned to Japan from his native Venezuela on July 21 and went back to the gym last week, where he tested his shoulder by hitting a heavy bag.
The long-awaited Antonio Tarver-Chad Dawson light heavyweight title bout, scheduled for Oct. 11 (Showtime), has a home. Promoter Gary Shaw told ESPN.com that he's finalizing a deal for the bout to take place at The Palms resort in Las Vegas, which also hosted last week's Joshua Clottey-Zab Judah welterweight title bout.
Lightweight contender Amir Khan (18-0, 14 KOs), 21, the 2007 ESPN.com prospect of the year and 2004 British Olympic silver medalist, made a big impression on new trainer Jorge Rubio, who was hired last month. "It's my ambition to make Amir a world champion," said Rubio, who used to work with the Cuban national team and now lives in Miami. "I believe he has got the talent to reign for years. I have been working on his defense and his footwork, but I'm not looking at changing him too much, just improving on certain areas. It will take time, but Amir has already gotten better in the few weeks I've worked with him, and I'm seeing the difference every day. Amir Khan is a smart guy and I only have to tell him something once before he puts into practice. He has all the tools to become a world champion." Khan's first fight with Rubio will take place Sept. 6 in Manchester, England. Promoter Frank Warren's Sports Network said it was trying to finalize an agreement for Khan to face ex-featherweight titleholder Derrick Gainer, who hasn't fought since last July and only had three fights since 2003. "Jorge is a great trainer," Khan said. "I knew as soon as I met him that he was the man for me. I'd met Buddy McGirt, Freddie Roach and really liked Floyd Mayweather Sr., but when I hooked up with Jorge I loved his style and his teaching methods. He can definitely take me to the next level, which is a world title."
After the third postponement last week of Joseph Agbeko's first bantamweight title defense against William Gonzalez, the fight will again be rescheduled. It had been slated for a card Aug. 2 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, but was called off the week of the fight because of issues with the paperwork for Gonzalez's visa. Now, promoter Don King might put the fight on the undercard of his show Sept. 13 in Biloxi, Miss. That Showtime card is headlined by Nate Campbell's mandatory lightweight title defense against Joan Guzman. If Agbeko-Gonzalez lands on the card, it won't be part of Showtime's telecast.
Artie Pelullo's Banner Promotions won this week's purse bid for the featherweight title bout between Cristobal Cruz and Orlando Salido, who will fight for the belt Robert Guerrero vacated in advance of a move to junior lightweight. Banner, which copromotes Cruz with South Africa's Rodney Berman, won with an $85,000 bid. Each fighter is entitled to $42,500. The only other bidder was Salido promoter Top Rank, which offered $77,000. Pelullo told ESPN.com that the fight likely will take place Nov. 1 in South Africa with local contender Thomas Mashaba, who lost to Cruz in an eliminator, appearing on the card. The alternative date is Oct. 25 in either Las Vegas or Connecticut.
When did this all a sudden become one of the mecca's for boxing? Shit looked small as hell for Clottey-Zab!
Yeah, it's a real small venue, you'd think the biggest event they'd get there would be an ESPN type of fight. It's better suited for club fights rather than big event bouts.
Speaking of venues (Don't mean to interupt the news for a bit) but what fights have any of yall been to?
Some of Televised ones I've been at:
Juan Lazcano/Dorin Spivey (ESPN2 Friday Night Fights)
Oleg Maskaev/Corey Sanders (Fox Sports) On the undercard, Jeremy Williams scored a beast of a KO against Louie Monaco in the 1st round. Don't think I'll NEVER see a more earth-shaking 1-punch KO like that up close ever again in my lifetime.
Samuel Peter/Taurus Sykes (Showtime)
Ricky Hatton/Jose Luis Castillo (HBO) Crazy @$$ fuckin' Brits in Vegas
Diego Corrales/Jose Luis Castillo II (Showtime PPV) The whole time I was in Vegas, I heard nothing about Castillo's infamous weight fuck-ups. But oh well.
R.I.P. Chico
Daniel Ponce de Leon/Rey Bautista (Boxing After Dark)
Zab/Floyd (HBO PPV)
Definetly the most electric atmosphere I've experienced at the fights (More than Corrales/Castillo, to my surprise)
TONS of celebs there
Oh yea, and when this shit happened:
I thought Floyd was gonna get DQ'd because Roger jumped in the ring. Didn't find out til later that Steele (LUCKILY) called time.
Some of Televised ones I've been at:
Juan Lazcano/Dorin Spivey (ESPN2 Friday Night Fights)
Oleg Maskaev/Corey Sanders (Fox Sports) On the undercard, Jeremy Williams scored a beast of a KO against Louie Monaco in the 1st round. Don't think I'll NEVER see a more earth-shaking 1-punch KO like that up close ever again in my lifetime.
Samuel Peter/Taurus Sykes (Showtime)
Ricky Hatton/Jose Luis Castillo (HBO) Crazy @$$ fuckin' Brits in Vegas
Diego Corrales/Jose Luis Castillo II (Showtime PPV) The whole time I was in Vegas, I heard nothing about Castillo's infamous weight fuck-ups. But oh well.
R.I.P. Chico
Daniel Ponce de Leon/Rey Bautista (Boxing After Dark)
Zab/Floyd (HBO PPV)
Definetly the most electric atmosphere I've experienced at the fights (More than Corrales/Castillo, to my surprise)
TONS of celebs there
Oh yea, and when this shit happened:
I thought Floyd was gonna get DQ'd because Roger jumped in the ring. Didn't find out til later that Steele (LUCKILY) called time.
Q, I cover fights as a freelance journalist, so I've covered too many to name them all, but the best fight I've been a part of is def Corrales-Castillo I. BTW, I was at the Floyd-Zab fight also. And yes, the celebs were out in full force for that one.
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BREWSTER TO FACE BATCHELDER ON AUGUST 30
Former WBO heavyweight champion Lamon Brewster (33-4 with 29 KOs) will make his return on August 30, 2008 at Cincinnati Gardens in Cincinnati, Ohio, taking on rugged Danny Batchelder (25-5-1 with 12 KOs) in a twelve-round bout. Brewster, out of action a little over a year, says he's ready to jump back into the heavyweight mix. "The break gave me time to think about my career and get a better appreciation for the fight game," Brewster says. "You will see a different Lamon Brewster than before." The card which is billed as "The Return", will also feature Aaron Pryor Jr. and Rashad Holloway fighting in separate bouts, as well as other local fighters. Brewster's own promotional company, Relentless Events in conjunction with Colin Bates' CBelieve and Andrew Williams' R&R Promotions will promote. You can purchase tickets at the Cincinnati Gardens Box Office, at all Ticketmaster Outlets including select Kroger stores, or online at ticketmaster.com. See www.relentlessevent.net for more info.
Former WBO heavyweight champion Lamon Brewster (33-4 with 29 KOs) will make his return on August 30, 2008 at Cincinnati Gardens in Cincinnati, Ohio, taking on rugged Danny Batchelder (25-5-1 with 12 KOs) in a twelve-round bout. Brewster, out of action a little over a year, says he's ready to jump back into the heavyweight mix. "The break gave me time to think about my career and get a better appreciation for the fight game," Brewster says. "You will see a different Lamon Brewster than before." The card which is billed as "The Return", will also feature Aaron Pryor Jr. and Rashad Holloway fighting in separate bouts, as well as other local fighters. Brewster's own promotional company, Relentless Events in conjunction with Colin Bates' CBelieve and Andrew Williams' R&R Promotions will promote. You can purchase tickets at the Cincinnati Gardens Box Office, at all Ticketmaster Outlets including select Kroger stores, or online at ticketmaster.com. See www.relentlessevent.net for more info.
Yordan ready to hit USA
Indonesia's youth star Daud Cino Yordan said that he's ready and fit for his US debut on September 13 against Mexican Antonio Meza in a ten-rounder on the undercard bouts of the big fight Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Joel Casamayor card. Yordan will dispatch to the US on September 7 with his entourage consisting of his brother/trainer Damianus Yordan, his manager Pino Bahari and promoter Daniel Bahari. Yordan vs. Meza was initially scheduled on May 31, but then cancelled following the cancellation of the main event Shane Mosley vs Zab Judah. 21 year-old Yordan is campaigning to become the next world champion from Indonesia. His style is considered uncommon for Indonesian boxers, as Yordan is true fighter and a hard puncher. "He's quick, hard puncher, aggressive, then I'm sure he's ready to hit the US with such style," said Pino Bahari, Yordan's manager.
Indonesia's youth star Daud Cino Yordan said that he's ready and fit for his US debut on September 13 against Mexican Antonio Meza in a ten-rounder on the undercard bouts of the big fight Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Joel Casamayor card. Yordan will dispatch to the US on September 7 with his entourage consisting of his brother/trainer Damianus Yordan, his manager Pino Bahari and promoter Daniel Bahari. Yordan vs. Meza was initially scheduled on May 31, but then cancelled following the cancellation of the main event Shane Mosley vs Zab Judah. 21 year-old Yordan is campaigning to become the next world champion from Indonesia. His style is considered uncommon for Indonesian boxers, as Yordan is true fighter and a hard puncher. "He's quick, hard puncher, aggressive, then I'm sure he's ready to hit the US with such style," said Pino Bahari, Yordan's manager.
Ruslan Chagaev Update
Heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev has taken his first steps in the famous Universum-Gym in Hamburg after his serious injury on June 26th. He's fighting harder than ever for his recovery, and after five weeks of rehabilitation Chagaev is now able to cycle with a special bandage on his left foot and is doing some upper body workouts. "It's nice to have all the other guys surrounding me," stated Ruslan. "That gives me a big boost." Chagaev suffered a complete tear of his achilles tendon and therefore named the “champion in recess” by the WBA. He will have time to recover from his injury and has to face the winner of the August 30 fight between Nikolai Valuev and John Ruiz no later than June 26, 2009. "I won´t watch this fight," stated Chagaev in regard to the Valuev-Ruiz match. "I don't care about these two guys. I have beaten them both in the past. I'll be back in the ring and show who's the real champ. My doctor says it normally takes about 300 days to get back into business. Hopefully I´ll be faster." Ruslan's trainer Michael Timm adds, "He's working harder than before his injury. His will is stronger than ever. That why I don´t worry about him." First time for Ruslan at ringside after his injury will be on September 27th in Hamburg, when WBA cruiserweight champion Firat Arslan makes his mandatory defense against #1 contender Guillermo Jones from Panama.
Heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev has taken his first steps in the famous Universum-Gym in Hamburg after his serious injury on June 26th. He's fighting harder than ever for his recovery, and after five weeks of rehabilitation Chagaev is now able to cycle with a special bandage on his left foot and is doing some upper body workouts. "It's nice to have all the other guys surrounding me," stated Ruslan. "That gives me a big boost." Chagaev suffered a complete tear of his achilles tendon and therefore named the “champion in recess” by the WBA. He will have time to recover from his injury and has to face the winner of the August 30 fight between Nikolai Valuev and John Ruiz no later than June 26, 2009. "I won´t watch this fight," stated Chagaev in regard to the Valuev-Ruiz match. "I don't care about these two guys. I have beaten them both in the past. I'll be back in the ring and show who's the real champ. My doctor says it normally takes about 300 days to get back into business. Hopefully I´ll be faster." Ruslan's trainer Michael Timm adds, "He's working harder than before his injury. His will is stronger than ever. That why I don´t worry about him." First time for Ruslan at ringside after his injury will be on September 27th in Hamburg, when WBA cruiserweight champion Firat Arslan makes his mandatory defense against #1 contender Guillermo Jones from Panama.
Arce returns September
WBA will recognize three 115lb champions
Former world champion Jorge "Travieso" Arce (49-4-1, 37 KOs) will return on September 15 to challenge titleholder Rafael Concepcion (11-2-1, 7 KOs) for the WBA interim super flyweight championship. The bout will take place at the Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City. Concepcion is cetainly wasting no time getting back in the ring. He just won the title on July 26, upsetting AJ Banal in Cebu, Philippines. The WBA's super flyweight "super" Champion Cristian Mijares is slated to face Chatchai Sasakul on August 30, with Nobuo Nashiro and Kohei Kono slated to go for the WBA "regular" title, also on September 15. This will give the WBA three recognized world champions in the 115lb division.
WBA will recognize three 115lb champions
Former world champion Jorge "Travieso" Arce (49-4-1, 37 KOs) will return on September 15 to challenge titleholder Rafael Concepcion (11-2-1, 7 KOs) for the WBA interim super flyweight championship. The bout will take place at the Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City. Concepcion is cetainly wasting no time getting back in the ring. He just won the title on July 26, upsetting AJ Banal in Cebu, Philippines. The WBA's super flyweight "super" Champion Cristian Mijares is slated to face Chatchai Sasakul on August 30, with Nobuo Nashiro and Kohei Kono slated to go for the WBA "regular" title, also on September 15. This will give the WBA three recognized world champions in the 115lb division.
From left, jr middleweight contenders Joel Julio, Jose Miguel Torres and Jose Varela pose during today's prefight press conference at the Seminole Paradise in Hollywood, Florida. Julio (33-1, 30 KOs) and Varela (23-3, 16 KOs) meet Wednesday night on the "ESPN2 Wednesday Night Fights" 2008 finale at the Hard Rock LIVE Arena. Torres (20-3, 18 KOs), brother of former WBO 140lb champion Ricardo Torres, will take on unbeaten "Mean" Joe Greene (19-0, 14 KOs). Greene missed his flight and was unable to attend the presser.
Julio promises KO!
World-ranked jr. middleweight contender Joel Julio (33-1, 30 KOs) promises to knock out Jose Varela on Wednesday when the two headline a "Heavy Hitters" fight card live from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL. At today's final press conf Julio, ranked #4 by the WBC and the IBF, #2 by the WBO, and #6 by the WBA, announced that he sees no need for judges on Wednesday. "I promise this will be a knockout on Wednesday night." The 23-year-old Monteria, Colombia native has stopped 21 opponents within the first three rounds. In the co-feature bout undefeated jr. middleweight Joe Greene battles Colombian Jose Miguel Torres in a 12 round bout for the NABA super welterweight championship. Both bouts will be broadcasted live on ESPN2's "Wednesday Night Fights", beginning at 9:00 pm ET.
STAR BOXING HEAD TO ATLANTIC CITY SEPTEMBER 5
On September 5th at the Bally's Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing returns with yet another sensational night of boxing. Mike Arnaoutis and Kevin Johnson, two of Star's top fighters will be showcasing their goods in a special double feature.
"I'm really looking forward to this card," said CEO of Star Boxing Joe DeGuardia. "Anytime you have either of these guys fighting as the main event on a show it's going to be an exciting night of boxing. Now that we have both Kevin and Mike on the same card together, I can only begin to imagine what Bally's is going to be like that night. We feel that both Mike and Kevin are ready to challenge for major world titles and we expect them to both look spectacular and put on a great show come September 5th," stated DeGuardia.
Ken Condon, Sports and Entertainment Consultant for Bally's Atlantic City states that once again, "Bally's Atlantic City will host an incredible night of boxing action on September 5th. Both main events feature, not only local fighters, but local fighters that excite fans and leave everything they have in the ring. Arnaoutis has really connected with the Atlantic City fans, and we're excited to get a look at Kevin Johnson during his rise to top of the heavyweight division. This is shaping up to be must see fight card."
In the main event WBO #11, IBF #14"Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis (19-2-2, 9KO's) of Atlantic City, NJ takes on power punching Nasser Athumani (20-6, 16KO's) of South Egg Harbor, NJ in a ten round jr. welterweight contest.
Arnaoutis has become a fan favorite here in the U.S., particularly in his adopted hometown of Atlantic City, for his non-stop, always exciting, aggressive style. Bally's will be packed with Arnaoutis's large Greek fan base, waving their flags, banging their drums and chanting for the "Pride of Greece", "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis.
JOHNSON TAKES ON FORMER WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMP In the second co-main event of the evening the WBA #7 rated heavyweight in the world, and top American heavyweight hopeful Kevin "Kingpin" Johnson (19-0-1, 6KO's) of Asbury Park, NJ takes on former WBA World Heavyweight Champion Bruce "The Atlantic City Express" Seldon (38-6, 34KO's) of Atlantic City, NJ. Johnson has continuously climbed the heavyweight ranks since he first turned pro back in 2003 and a win over Seldon should solidify his position for a heavyweight championship bout. This fight is very important for Johnson not only for what a victory does for his career, but also it is a chance to take care of a personal vendetta against Seldon. Seldon has been calling out Johnson for some time now and Johnson has seemingly had enough. Upon receiving a direct letter from Seldon, Johnson called his promoter Joe DeGuardia of Star Boxing to set the fight up so that he can once and for all send the former world champion Seldon into retirement.
On September 5th at the Bally's Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing returns with yet another sensational night of boxing. Mike Arnaoutis and Kevin Johnson, two of Star's top fighters will be showcasing their goods in a special double feature.
"I'm really looking forward to this card," said CEO of Star Boxing Joe DeGuardia. "Anytime you have either of these guys fighting as the main event on a show it's going to be an exciting night of boxing. Now that we have both Kevin and Mike on the same card together, I can only begin to imagine what Bally's is going to be like that night. We feel that both Mike and Kevin are ready to challenge for major world titles and we expect them to both look spectacular and put on a great show come September 5th," stated DeGuardia.
Ken Condon, Sports and Entertainment Consultant for Bally's Atlantic City states that once again, "Bally's Atlantic City will host an incredible night of boxing action on September 5th. Both main events feature, not only local fighters, but local fighters that excite fans and leave everything they have in the ring. Arnaoutis has really connected with the Atlantic City fans, and we're excited to get a look at Kevin Johnson during his rise to top of the heavyweight division. This is shaping up to be must see fight card."
In the main event WBO #11, IBF #14"Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis (19-2-2, 9KO's) of Atlantic City, NJ takes on power punching Nasser Athumani (20-6, 16KO's) of South Egg Harbor, NJ in a ten round jr. welterweight contest.
Arnaoutis has become a fan favorite here in the U.S., particularly in his adopted hometown of Atlantic City, for his non-stop, always exciting, aggressive style. Bally's will be packed with Arnaoutis's large Greek fan base, waving their flags, banging their drums and chanting for the "Pride of Greece", "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis.
JOHNSON TAKES ON FORMER WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMP In the second co-main event of the evening the WBA #7 rated heavyweight in the world, and top American heavyweight hopeful Kevin "Kingpin" Johnson (19-0-1, 6KO's) of Asbury Park, NJ takes on former WBA World Heavyweight Champion Bruce "The Atlantic City Express" Seldon (38-6, 34KO's) of Atlantic City, NJ. Johnson has continuously climbed the heavyweight ranks since he first turned pro back in 2003 and a win over Seldon should solidify his position for a heavyweight championship bout. This fight is very important for Johnson not only for what a victory does for his career, but also it is a chance to take care of a personal vendetta against Seldon. Seldon has been calling out Johnson for some time now and Johnson has seemingly had enough. Upon receiving a direct letter from Seldon, Johnson called his promoter Joe DeGuardia of Star Boxing to set the fight up so that he can once and for all send the former world champion Seldon into retirement.
RAU'SHEE WARREN LOSES BY A SINGLE PUNCH
Results from The Beijing Olympics... Day 4
Upsets abounded in the flyweight division as American team captain and reigning world amateur champion Rau'shee Warren lost a 9-8 decision to South Korea's Oksung Lee... France's Jerome Thomas saw his bid for a third Olympic medal end early as Juan Carlos Payano of the Dominican Republic eliminated the flyweight by a score of 10-6. Thomas won bronze in 2000 and silver in 2004... At bantamweight, world amateur champion Sergey Vodopyanov doubled up Puerto Rico's McJoe Arroyo Acevedo, by a score of 10-5.
Results from The Beijing Olympics... Day 4
Upsets abounded in the flyweight division as American team captain and reigning world amateur champion Rau'shee Warren lost a 9-8 decision to South Korea's Oksung Lee... France's Jerome Thomas saw his bid for a third Olympic medal end early as Juan Carlos Payano of the Dominican Republic eliminated the flyweight by a score of 10-6. Thomas won bronze in 2000 and silver in 2004... At bantamweight, world amateur champion Sergey Vodopyanov doubled up Puerto Rico's McJoe Arroyo Acevedo, by a score of 10-5.
Gorres: Montiel better than Vic
Former world title challenger Z Gorres believes Fernando Montiel is the better fighter than Vic Darchinyan and that a fight with the Mexican champion is something that he feels will finally establish his name as the one of the legitimate stars of the super flyweight division. Gorres was one of the guests of Tuesday morning's "Sports Chat" hosted by this writer and aired over Philippine radio station Sports Radio DZSR 918khz. "Montiel is more skillful than Darchinyan that is why I want to get that rematch with Montiel because I know this time I can score a convincing win against him," said Gorres during the interview. Gorres said he still relishes a rematch with Darchinyan but that his unfinished business with Montiel will most likely be his next world title opportunity.
Hall-of-Fame promoter Bob Arum told "Sports Chat" in one of his appearances last week that he is in talks with the camp of Gorres led by the youthful Michael Aldeguer, son of well-respected boxing patron Antonio Aldeguer. Arum told the show he wants to pit Montiel and Gorres in a rematch on the ambitious Top Rank card in Macau tentatively set on December 13. The southpaw Gorres, 26, battled Darchinyan to a draw February of this year in a 12-round title eliminator held at the posh Waterfront Hotel in Cebu. Exactly a year before that, Gorres (28-2-2, 15 KOs) lost a controversial split decision to WBO super flyweight champion Fernando Montiel of Mexico also in Cebu.
Former world title challenger Z Gorres believes Fernando Montiel is the better fighter than Vic Darchinyan and that a fight with the Mexican champion is something that he feels will finally establish his name as the one of the legitimate stars of the super flyweight division. Gorres was one of the guests of Tuesday morning's "Sports Chat" hosted by this writer and aired over Philippine radio station Sports Radio DZSR 918khz. "Montiel is more skillful than Darchinyan that is why I want to get that rematch with Montiel because I know this time I can score a convincing win against him," said Gorres during the interview. Gorres said he still relishes a rematch with Darchinyan but that his unfinished business with Montiel will most likely be his next world title opportunity.
Hall-of-Fame promoter Bob Arum told "Sports Chat" in one of his appearances last week that he is in talks with the camp of Gorres led by the youthful Michael Aldeguer, son of well-respected boxing patron Antonio Aldeguer. Arum told the show he wants to pit Montiel and Gorres in a rematch on the ambitious Top Rank card in Macau tentatively set on December 13. The southpaw Gorres, 26, battled Darchinyan to a draw February of this year in a 12-round title eliminator held at the posh Waterfront Hotel in Cebu. Exactly a year before that, Gorres (28-2-2, 15 KOs) lost a controversial split decision to WBO super flyweight champion Fernando Montiel of Mexico also in Cebu.
Spinks-Bunema in the works
On August 19th at IBF Headquarters, there are purse bids scheduled for two important fights. First is an IBF jr middleweight eliminator for #1 between former world champion Cory Spinks and resurgent Alex Bunema. Also "Fast" Eddie Chambers' USBA heavyweight mandatory defense against Malik Scott will be up for bid.
On August 19th at IBF Headquarters, there are purse bids scheduled for two important fights. First is an IBF jr middleweight eliminator for #1 between former world champion Cory Spinks and resurgent Alex Bunema. Also "Fast" Eddie Chambers' USBA heavyweight mandatory defense against Malik Scott will be up for bid.
Valuev inked through 2011
Three weeks ahead of his clash with John Ruiz for the vacant WBA heavyweight title, Nikolai Valuev has extended his contract with Sauerland Event and the cooperation with Don King through 2011. The decision came easily, said the Russian Giant. “I am happy we got everything sorted out last Saturday. I am glad I just missed one day of practice,” he stated. “Five years ago I joined Sauerland Event and ever since then my career has taken a much more professional and organised course.” The next highlight could follow on August 30 when Valuev comes face-to-face with Ruiz in Berlin. “I want to win the title back,” the former WBA champion (48-1, 34 KOs) said.
Sauerland Event managing director Chris Meyer was equally delighted about the contract extension. “We have proven in the last couple of years that we can work together well,” Meyer said. “We look forward to continuing the successful cooperation. Nikolai´s signature is a very important part of our future plans. Everybody was convinced that it would be best to sign the contract before the next fight. For us it was important to show Nikolai that he has our full backing. The axis between St. Petersburg, Berlin and Fort Lauderdale will remain alive.”
Three weeks ahead of his clash with John Ruiz for the vacant WBA heavyweight title, Nikolai Valuev has extended his contract with Sauerland Event and the cooperation with Don King through 2011. The decision came easily, said the Russian Giant. “I am happy we got everything sorted out last Saturday. I am glad I just missed one day of practice,” he stated. “Five years ago I joined Sauerland Event and ever since then my career has taken a much more professional and organised course.” The next highlight could follow on August 30 when Valuev comes face-to-face with Ruiz in Berlin. “I want to win the title back,” the former WBA champion (48-1, 34 KOs) said.
Sauerland Event managing director Chris Meyer was equally delighted about the contract extension. “We have proven in the last couple of years that we can work together well,” Meyer said. “We look forward to continuing the successful cooperation. Nikolai´s signature is a very important part of our future plans. Everybody was convinced that it would be best to sign the contract before the next fight. For us it was important to show Nikolai that he has our full backing. The axis between St. Petersburg, Berlin and Fort Lauderdale will remain alive.”
Solis returns Sept 12
On September 12th, 2004 Olympic heavyweight gold medallist and three-time world amateur champion Odlanier Solis (11-0) is returning from a shoulder injury that prevented him from fighting since early June. "I am fired up to get back into the ring”, states Solis. "In professional sports injuries are part of the game. Still it is hard to sit and wait for the next fight when you know you could be out there kicking someone’s a**" The show will take place at the Palma Arena (also known as Velodrome Palma) on the island of Mallorca.
In the co-main event, welterweight powerhouse “Mini-Tyson” Selcuk Aydin (15-0, 13 kos) will defend his WBC international championship belt. Also on the card: heavyweight prospect Steffen Kretschmann (10-0), former world amateur champion Erislandy Lara (1-0) and local lightweight hero Hoang Sang Nguyen (22-5-1). There will be nine fights in total.
On September 12th, 2004 Olympic heavyweight gold medallist and three-time world amateur champion Odlanier Solis (11-0) is returning from a shoulder injury that prevented him from fighting since early June. "I am fired up to get back into the ring”, states Solis. "In professional sports injuries are part of the game. Still it is hard to sit and wait for the next fight when you know you could be out there kicking someone’s a**" The show will take place at the Palma Arena (also known as Velodrome Palma) on the island of Mallorca.
In the co-main event, welterweight powerhouse “Mini-Tyson” Selcuk Aydin (15-0, 13 kos) will defend his WBC international championship belt. Also on the card: heavyweight prospect Steffen Kretschmann (10-0), former world amateur champion Erislandy Lara (1-0) and local lightweight hero Hoang Sang Nguyen (22-5-1). There will be nine fights in total.
Weights from Hollywood, FL
Joel Julio 154 vs Jose Varela 152.25
Joe Greene 154 vs Jose Miguel Torres 152.5
(NABA super welterweight title)
Jesus Pabon 140.5 vs Bulmaro Solis 139
Kenny Galarza 141 vs Devarise Crayton 141.25
Vineash Rungea 125 vs Kaito Ferguson 128.75
Jeremy Bryan 141.25 vs Chris Hill 140.5
Thomas Dulomer 135.5 vs David Rodriguez 137.5
Venue: Seminole Hard Rock Live Arena, Hollywood, FL
Promoter: Seminole Warriors Boxing/Main Events
TV: ESPN2 9PM ET/6PM PT
Tickets: $27, $52, $102, $152
Doors open: 6:30PM, first bell at 7:30PM
Joel Julio 154 vs Jose Varela 152.25
Joe Greene 154 vs Jose Miguel Torres 152.5
(NABA super welterweight title)
Jesus Pabon 140.5 vs Bulmaro Solis 139
Kenny Galarza 141 vs Devarise Crayton 141.25
Vineash Rungea 125 vs Kaito Ferguson 128.75
Jeremy Bryan 141.25 vs Chris Hill 140.5
Thomas Dulomer 135.5 vs David Rodriguez 137.5
Venue: Seminole Hard Rock Live Arena, Hollywood, FL
Promoter: Seminole Warriors Boxing/Main Events
TV: ESPN2 9PM ET/6PM PT
Tickets: $27, $52, $102, $152
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Don King in China
Legendary promoter Don King arrived in Beijing, China on Tuesday and will be holding a press conference here today where he will announce his plans to promote a boxing event in Chengdu, China. The boxing card will be staged in November and is planned to be presented at the Chengdu National Stadium. After the Beijing press conference, the China Boxing Association has invited King to attend Olympic boxing. King and the Chinese government pledged to donate part of the proceeds of the boxing event to help rebuild Chengdu, which was devastated by an earthquake in May. King will visit Chengdu and host a press conference there with the city's Mayor Ge Lin on Thursday.
Legendary promoter Don King arrived in Beijing, China on Tuesday and will be holding a press conference here today where he will announce his plans to promote a boxing event in Chengdu, China. The boxing card will be staged in November and is planned to be presented at the Chengdu National Stadium. After the Beijing press conference, the China Boxing Association has invited King to attend Olympic boxing. King and the Chinese government pledged to donate part of the proceeds of the boxing event to help rebuild Chengdu, which was devastated by an earthquake in May. King will visit Chengdu and host a press conference there with the city's Mayor Ge Lin on Thursday.
Hatton Explains Graham Split
Following the recent parting of the ways with long time trainer and friend Billy Graham, IBO junior-welterweight champ Ricky Hatton has broken his silence and revealed his version of the split between one of the most successful partnerships in British boxing.
Graham revealed recently that he had been sacked by the popular Manchester ‘Hitman’ but Hatton insists that his highly physical workrate was becoming too much for Graham’s body to handle.
Speaking to Steve Lillis in the News Of The World Hatton said: "We had a meeting and I said, ’Billy, you’re falling to bits. You admitted on T.V that you’re physically beaten and told me you can’t even swim with your daughter.’
“The work has got harder for Billy over the years and he has been a bit slower. That is not his fault, but he is in his 50’s and can’t do what he could at 33 or 43. I love Billy, but can’t have a trainer who has admitted umpteen times that he is physically beaten. How can I expect him to be okay for the next 12 weeks while I’m preparing to fight [Paul] Malignaggi?"
The ‘Hitman’ went on to say: "How do I know how hard or correctly I’m punching when he had needles and cannot feel his hands when we’re on the pads? He might say, ’You’re hitting hard’ but I would be thinking, ’How do you know? You can’t feel your hands.’ If he thinks anything of me he’ll have a good look in the mirror and admit, ’I’m falling to bits. I’m physically done.’
"I don’t want to hear from my trainer, ’Don’t worry, Rick, I’ll get through this training session.’ It is me who has to get through sessions because I’m the one taking the punches [in fights]. Maybe I should’ve realised Billy was struggling a couple of fights ago, but I’ve put it off and put it off. Billy thinks other people have conspired for him to leave, but I am the boss and make the final decisions."
Following the recent parting of the ways with long time trainer and friend Billy Graham, IBO junior-welterweight champ Ricky Hatton has broken his silence and revealed his version of the split between one of the most successful partnerships in British boxing.
Graham revealed recently that he had been sacked by the popular Manchester ‘Hitman’ but Hatton insists that his highly physical workrate was becoming too much for Graham’s body to handle.
Speaking to Steve Lillis in the News Of The World Hatton said: "We had a meeting and I said, ’Billy, you’re falling to bits. You admitted on T.V that you’re physically beaten and told me you can’t even swim with your daughter.’
“The work has got harder for Billy over the years and he has been a bit slower. That is not his fault, but he is in his 50’s and can’t do what he could at 33 or 43. I love Billy, but can’t have a trainer who has admitted umpteen times that he is physically beaten. How can I expect him to be okay for the next 12 weeks while I’m preparing to fight [Paul] Malignaggi?"
The ‘Hitman’ went on to say: "How do I know how hard or correctly I’m punching when he had needles and cannot feel his hands when we’re on the pads? He might say, ’You’re hitting hard’ but I would be thinking, ’How do you know? You can’t feel your hands.’ If he thinks anything of me he’ll have a good look in the mirror and admit, ’I’m falling to bits. I’m physically done.’
"I don’t want to hear from my trainer, ’Don’t worry, Rick, I’ll get through this training session.’ It is me who has to get through sessions because I’m the one taking the punches [in fights]. Maybe I should’ve realised Billy was struggling a couple of fights ago, but I’ve put it off and put it off. Billy thinks other people have conspired for him to leave, but I am the boss and make the final decisions."
Julio-Varela for WBO Latin belt
Tonight's bout between Joel Julio and Jose Varela will now be sanctioned as the WBO 154 lb. Latin Title, it was announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva. The bout, which will take place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL, will remain a 10 round contest. Both the Julio-Varela and the Greene-Torres bouts will be broadcasted live on ESPN2’s “Wednesday Night Fights”, beginning at 9:00 pm ET. Julio (33-1, 30 KOs) is ranked #4 by the WBC and the IBF, #2 by the WBO, and #6 by the WBA. The 23-year-old Monteria, Colombia native has stopped 21 opponents within the first three rounds. He has won his last six bouts, three by knockout. Varela (23-3, 16 KOs) has won five of his last six bouts.
Tonight's bout between Joel Julio and Jose Varela will now be sanctioned as the WBO 154 lb. Latin Title, it was announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva. The bout, which will take place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL, will remain a 10 round contest. Both the Julio-Varela and the Greene-Torres bouts will be broadcasted live on ESPN2’s “Wednesday Night Fights”, beginning at 9:00 pm ET. Julio (33-1, 30 KOs) is ranked #4 by the WBC and the IBF, #2 by the WBO, and #6 by the WBA. The 23-year-old Monteria, Colombia native has stopped 21 opponents within the first three rounds. He has won his last six bouts, three by knockout. Varela (23-3, 16 KOs) has won five of his last six bouts.
Pacquiao-De La Hoya update
Manny Pacquiao will come out with an official statement Thursday in Manila (Wednesday in the US) whether he will face Oscar De La Hoya on Dec. 6 in Las Vegas. "Manny Pacquiao will issue a statement tomorrow (Thursday)," said Pacquiao lawyer Franklin Gacal from General Santos City. "Out of respect for (Top Rank chief) Bob Arum, we will make the announcement tomorrow." Golden Boy Promotions (GBP) has already forwarded the final document containing the financial terms to Pacquiao and even Bob Arum told The Manila Bulletin/Fightnews that "we will know within the next 24 hours" if it will push through or not. Pacquiao was on a medical mission on Wednesday in South Cotabato but has been briefed about the contents of the GBP counter-proposal. Last Tuesday, Pacquiao also told the paper that there is a "75 percent" likelihood that the De La Hoya bout will materialize. Both have agreed to meet at 147 lbs (or less) during the official weighin and that 8 oz gloves will also be used in the clash being penciled for the 17,000-seat MGM Grand. In the event the De La Hoya fight doesn't happen, Arum will pit Pacquiao against Humberto Soto of Mexico on Nov. 1 at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. The equally-dangerous Soto, according to Arum, has been put on stand-by status.
Manny Pacquiao will come out with an official statement Thursday in Manila (Wednesday in the US) whether he will face Oscar De La Hoya on Dec. 6 in Las Vegas. "Manny Pacquiao will issue a statement tomorrow (Thursday)," said Pacquiao lawyer Franklin Gacal from General Santos City. "Out of respect for (Top Rank chief) Bob Arum, we will make the announcement tomorrow." Golden Boy Promotions (GBP) has already forwarded the final document containing the financial terms to Pacquiao and even Bob Arum told The Manila Bulletin/Fightnews that "we will know within the next 24 hours" if it will push through or not. Pacquiao was on a medical mission on Wednesday in South Cotabato but has been briefed about the contents of the GBP counter-proposal. Last Tuesday, Pacquiao also told the paper that there is a "75 percent" likelihood that the De La Hoya bout will materialize. Both have agreed to meet at 147 lbs (or less) during the official weighin and that 8 oz gloves will also be used in the clash being penciled for the 17,000-seat MGM Grand. In the event the De La Hoya fight doesn't happen, Arum will pit Pacquiao against Humberto Soto of Mexico on Nov. 1 at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. The equally-dangerous Soto, according to Arum, has been put on stand-by status.
All-African card in NYC!
The IBF African light middleweight title will be on the line September 23 when veterans Eromosele “Bad Boy” Albert(21-2, 10 KOs) and Ossie Duran (23-6-1, 9 KOs) square-off in the 12-round main event for the vacant IBF Continental African light middleweight title, headlining an all-African "KnockOut Poverty" card presented by Bob Duffy’s Ring Promotions on September 23 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Proceeds from the event will be used to help fight poverty in Africa. In the 10-round co-feature, ex-IBA champion Evans Ashira (29-3, 15 KOs) faces an opponent to be determined. Also on the card in an eight-round bout, two-time world title challenger, light heavyweight Jaffa Ballagou (45-6, 39 KOs) takes on Manu Ntoh (17-14-1, 10 KOs). Another bout is being made to fill-out the card. For tickets call 212.351.0111.
The IBF African light middleweight title will be on the line September 23 when veterans Eromosele “Bad Boy” Albert(21-2, 10 KOs) and Ossie Duran (23-6-1, 9 KOs) square-off in the 12-round main event for the vacant IBF Continental African light middleweight title, headlining an all-African "KnockOut Poverty" card presented by Bob Duffy’s Ring Promotions on September 23 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Proceeds from the event will be used to help fight poverty in Africa. In the 10-round co-feature, ex-IBA champion Evans Ashira (29-3, 15 KOs) faces an opponent to be determined. Also on the card in an eight-round bout, two-time world title challenger, light heavyweight Jaffa Ballagou (45-6, 39 KOs) takes on Manu Ntoh (17-14-1, 10 KOs). Another bout is being made to fill-out the card. For tickets call 212.351.0111.
Chris Arreola will perform in late September before his Thanksgiving weekend appearance on HBO
Young heavyweight Travis Kauffman will headline a show at the Riveredge Hotel and Restaurant in Reading, PA on September 13th.
Salvador Sanchez was killed 26 years ago today. RIP
8 years ago today Holyfield beat Ruiz for the WBA heavyweight title. Anyday that can be remembered as a day that the walking talking cancer to boxing that is Ruiz lost, is a great day, IMO. No offense to Ruiz, i just feel that he was an abortion that somehow managed to live through it.
Boxer fined $10,000 for positive steroid test
RENO, Nev. (AP)—Suspended boxer Joey Gilbert agreed to pay a $10,000 fine for a positive steroid test as part of a settlement with the Nevada Athletic Commission that will allow him to return to the ring as soon as Sept. 22.
Gilbert agreed Tuesday to the fine and a one-year suspension retroactive to his last fight nearly a year ago. In exchange, the panel dropped all but one charge related to a banned substance found in his system—a metabolite from an anabolic steroid.
The dropped charges related to amphetamine, methamphetamine, oxazepam, diazepam and nordiazepam.
The 31-year-old middleweight from Reno gained international attention on the NBC reality series “The Contender” in 2005. He was temporarily suspended when he tested positive for the substances after his knockout victory over Charles Howe in Reno last Sept. 21.
A licensed lawyer who was a three-time national college champion at Nevada, Gilbert has a 16-1 record with 12 knockouts as a professional.
RENO, Nev. (AP)—Suspended boxer Joey Gilbert agreed to pay a $10,000 fine for a positive steroid test as part of a settlement with the Nevada Athletic Commission that will allow him to return to the ring as soon as Sept. 22.
Gilbert agreed Tuesday to the fine and a one-year suspension retroactive to his last fight nearly a year ago. In exchange, the panel dropped all but one charge related to a banned substance found in his system—a metabolite from an anabolic steroid.
The dropped charges related to amphetamine, methamphetamine, oxazepam, diazepam and nordiazepam.
The 31-year-old middleweight from Reno gained international attention on the NBC reality series “The Contender” in 2005. He was temporarily suspended when he tested positive for the substances after his knockout victory over Charles Howe in Reno last Sept. 21.
A licensed lawyer who was a three-time national college champion at Nevada, Gilbert has a 16-1 record with 12 knockouts as a professional.
No go for Pacman-Oscar fight!
Manny Pacquiao has decided to stay at lightweight and defend his WBC 135-lb crown after turning down an offer by Golden Boy Promotions (GBP) for a Dec. 6 fight in Las Vegas, lawyer Franklin Gacal said in a statement released early Thursday morning. "I have been informed that Oscar De La Hoya is firm with the 70-30 revenue sharing and won't budge in to the 60-40 split we have counter-offered. I find the offer of GBP unconscionable hence unacceptable. It would have been an honor to fight De La Hoya on his last fight capping a very illustrious boxing career but under the circumstances, the option left is to move on. I have already made specific instructions to my lawyer to start negotiating with Bob Arum for my next fight with any possible opponent at 135 lbs," said Pacquiao. Gacal said what Pacquiao wanted was a fair share of the mega fight and apparently, Oscar De La Hoya is making an offer that he knows is unacceptable," Gacal stated.It is certain that Pacquiao will face Humberto Soto of Mexico sometime in November in Las Vegas.
Manny Pacquiao has decided to stay at lightweight and defend his WBC 135-lb crown after turning down an offer by Golden Boy Promotions (GBP) for a Dec. 6 fight in Las Vegas, lawyer Franklin Gacal said in a statement released early Thursday morning. "I have been informed that Oscar De La Hoya is firm with the 70-30 revenue sharing and won't budge in to the 60-40 split we have counter-offered. I find the offer of GBP unconscionable hence unacceptable. It would have been an honor to fight De La Hoya on his last fight capping a very illustrious boxing career but under the circumstances, the option left is to move on. I have already made specific instructions to my lawyer to start negotiating with Bob Arum for my next fight with any possible opponent at 135 lbs," said Pacquiao. Gacal said what Pacquiao wanted was a fair share of the mega fight and apparently, Oscar De La Hoya is making an offer that he knows is unacceptable," Gacal stated.It is certain that Pacquiao will face Humberto Soto of Mexico sometime in November in Las Vegas.
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