Pound for Pound king Floyd Mayweather will earn a record $41.5 million for his September 14th bout with Canelo Alvarez according to Dan Rafael of espn.com

“Floyd is the biggest star in the sport and the best in the sport, and when you’re the biggest star and you are the best, you get paid the most money,” saidMayweather’s adviser Leonatd Ellerbe told ESPN.com. “So this comes along with the territory.”

“It’s a wonderful thing,” Ellerbe said. “Floyd has put boxing on his back and crossed over. He took a niche sport and went out there and marketed a persona [‘Money’ Mayweather] in the mainstream world and became the highest-paid athlete in sports.

“It’s [truly a] blessing to be in that position to make that kind of money. Floyd has worked hard to put himself in this position. He deserves every penny of it. He’s the only athlete that has dominated his sport for the last 15 years, and now he is fighting the best guy he can possibly fight.”

“Showtime/CBS made it known they wanted to be in that Mayweather business,” Ellerbe said. “These are the things we talked about with Showtime/CBS when he made this deal, and they have really stepped up to make this possible. When we signed this deal and told people we had the biggest deal in sports history, some people said, ‘Yeah, yeah, yeah.’ But we were not kidding.”

PHILADELPHIA, PA (September 4, 2013)—On Thursday night October 10th at The Bamboo Bar in Philadelphia, Marty Feldman and Meldrick Taylor will present the third installment of the Champions of Tomorrow Series.

In the main event, Tim Witherspoon Jr. will see action in a Welterweight bout scheduled for eight rounds.

The son of the former Heavyweight champion has a record of 10-3-1 with two knockouts.

The 28 year-old turned pro in 2005 and is coming off a four round unanimous decision over Josh Beeman on June 27th.

Witherspoon’s opponent will be announced shortly

Also seeing action in four round bouts will be pro debuting Cruiserweight Mike Moore of Bristol, PA; Lightweight Josue Rivera (1-2, 1 KO) of Philadelphia; Cruiserweight Maurice Amaro (2-5, 1 KO) of Philadelphia, Middleweight Fred Jenkins Jr. ( 5-1, 2 KO’s) of Philadelphia, Welterweight Terrell James (1-0) of Philadelphia and Female Super Bantamweight Lakeysha Williams (9-17-3, 1 KO) of Philadelphia

All opponents plus more bouts will be announced shortly.

Tickets are priced at $50 & $30 and can be purchased by calling 484-318-6133 or at upcomingevents.com or webtix.net

The Bamboo Bar is located at 949 North Delaware Avenue

GLENDALE, Calif. (Sept. 4, 2013) — The first and only governing body in boxing history exclusively for United States citizens – American Boxing Association (ABA) — has been officially sanctioned by the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC).

“This is a monumental time in boxing history because the ABA is the first and only belt to be fought for and defended in America, by American citizens,” ABA Chairman Dean Smith said. “Like there are British champions, for example, why should the greatest country in the world not have an America champion?”

The ABA will feature champions in 17 weight classes, for both men and women, open to any American in the (ABA) top 40 ratings to fight for and defend with a sense of national pride. The ABA is also waiving its sanctioning fees for its first championship bout in every weight division.

The (ABA) is also donating 5-percent of all its sanction fees to The Boys and Girls Clubs of America in cities across the country.

ABA Championship Committee members also include Rick Alston, Steve Holdsworth, Buddy Bereal, Jim Borzell and Col. Bob Sheridan.

For additional information about the ABA, including its ratings, go online to www.ababoxing.us, friend on Facebook at www.Facebook,com/American BoxingAssociation.us, or follow on Twitter @ababoxing.us

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Sept. 4, 2013) — Sometimes the bright lights and anticipation of a sold-out crowd can overwhelm a fighter long before the bell rings.

Aleksandra Magdziak Lopes considers all the pressure an added bonus.

“It makes you want to fight harder,” said the female welterweight from Marshfield, Mass., who’ll fight for the vacant Women’s International Boxing Association (WIBA) world title next Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 at Twin River Casino. “To give my fans an opportunity to see me win, in this situation, it’s a motivator.”

Having won her last 10 fights since losing her professional debut more than three years ago, Lopes (10-1, 1 KO) is on the cusp of winning her first world title, but first must get past the dangerous, undefeated Tori Nelson (6-0-3) of Ashburn, Va., a former World Boxing Council (WBC) middleweight world champion who is no stranger to fighting under pressure — or on the road, for that matter. Including fights in her home state and nearby Maryland, Nelson has also fought overseas in Bermuda and Trinidad and Tobago, the latter in 2011 when she beat Lorissa Rivas for the WBC title.

“That says a lot about her,” Lopes said. “I’m excited about fighting someone like her. I know she’s an aggressive fighter. Our styles will match well and make for an exciting fight.”

The 10-round Lopes-Nelson showdown will headline Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports’ “Champion Breed” card, which begins at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6. Tickets for “Champion Breed” are $41.00, $76.00, and $126.00 (VIP) and can be purchased by calling CES at 401.724.2253/2254, online at www.cesboxing.com or www.twinriver.com, at the Players Club booth at Twin River, or through any TicketMaster location.

Originally from Gliwice, Poland, Lopes began to pick up momentum early in 2012 when she won the first of five fights in a 13-month span, beating Ashleigh Curry by unanimous decision at Twin River. Under the tutelage of her head trainer — and husband — Wayne Lopes, she cemented her status as a legitimate world-title contender less than a year later with a critical win over hometown favorite Adelita Irizarry at Mohegan Sun. That’s when the dream of winning a title began to seem like more and more like a reality.

“It had even more to do with what we saw in the gym, too,” Lopes said. “You have to put in a lot of time to be successful in this sport, and after a while it all started coming together. Even when we were just training, we saw distinct progress. There are things I can do really well now that I couldn’t do two years ago, like something simple like throwing multi-punch combos. I do that really well. A couple of years ago, I couldn’t execute them. It’s simple stuff – not rocket science.

“When you start seeing that kind of improvement, you want to go back and start seeing what else you can do. Things are instinctual now, whereas I couldn’t do it before, or I thought too much while I was in the ring. After a while, it becomes second nature. When you learn how to problem-solve and adjust, it becomes fun. Then once we started fighting regularly, we put the plan in place.”

Consider Sept. 13 judgment day for Lopes, a culmination of all the hard work she’s put into her career both in and outside of the ring. In addition to her boxing career, Lopes is also a practicing attorney working at a law firm in nearby Brockton, Mass., after passing the bar in November. Her firm handles civil litigation, workman’s compensation, wills, estate planning and personal injury cases, among others, leaving Lopes with a full plate on a daily basis.

“Thankfully, I have real excellent time-management skills,” Lopes said with a laugh. “I graduated [the New England School of Law] with honors, so even back then I had to box and work part-time, too.

“I’m kind of used to my schedule being overloaded. It actually makes me perform better. With boxing, you need a little more rest with the level of training that comes with these fights. I wish I had a little more time to recover, but I train smarter now. My training is real focused. Thankfully, it all falls into place.”

Having the right team in place has been equally important, starting with her husband, Wayne, whose sons Manny Lopes and Artie Lopes also boxed professionally. The two met at Goody Petronelli’s legendary gym in Brockton, where former middleweight champion Marvin Hagler got his start. One week from next Friday, they’ll be celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary.

“We’re a great team,” Lopes said. “I honestly couldn’t see myself doing this with anybody else. Wayne and I mesh well. He knows how to manage my training, my stress level — everything that comes with fighting. He’s very patient. He knows how to get the best out of me. He makes it fun. Sometimes, when you’re in-depth in training camp it gets tiresome, but he keeps it fresh.”

Lopes was originally scheduled to face veteran Lisa Noel Garland next Friday, but Garland was forced to withdraw due to an injury. The transition to Nelson was seamless; Lopes had already studied up on Nelson long before Garland withdrew from the fight, knowing full well she might have to face her at some point down the line. That opportunity has come a bit sooner than expected, but Lopes is prepared for what she considers a “more legitimate opponent” considering Nelson has fought tougher competition in more adverse conditions, similar to what she might face next Friday.

This will be Nelson’s first fight at the welterweight limit of 147 pounds; she spent the first three years of her career hovering between 150 and 160 as a middleweight.

“I’m really excited,” Nelson said. “I like to come out fighting the best, and she is highly-ranked. I know this is going to be a great bout. I’m just looking forward to it being safe and being my first welterweight victory.”

Neither fighter figures to be bothered by the magnitude of next week’s bout. If anything, Lopes will thrive off the added pressure with what she hopes is a boost from her hometown fans.

“When I had less experience, I actually felt more pressure,” Lopes said. “In recent years, I’ve stayed busy and come to realize the tremendous amount of support I have, from people wishing me luck to being there at every fight. It seems like everyone is behind us. There will be people in that crowd next Friday who have followed me since my first amateur fight. It’ll be a lot of fun.”

The undercard of “Champion Breed” features a six-round cruiserweight showdown between Josh Harris (9-6-1, 7 KOs) of Providence, R.I., and undefeated Beaumont, Tex., veteran Quantis Graves (8-0, 4 KOs), a former amateur standout who was an alternate on the 2008 U.S. Olympic team in the heavyweight division. Known for his tremendous punching power, Harris recently stopped 25-year-old prospect Sevdail Sherifi, who was 9-1-2 at the time, in New York City in April. Cranston, R.I., welterweight Nick DeLomba (1-0) will step up to face Evincii Dixon (2-1, 1 KO) of Lancaster, Pa., in a six-round bout. Dixon trains under the guidance of Terry Nye, who formerly worked with two-time welterweight world champion Kermit Cintron. DeLomba, who began his professional career four months ago with a six-round unanimous-decision win over Jimmy Smith, plans on dedicating his fight to Rhode Island’s Gary Balletto, who is recovering from an accident at his home in July. The undercard will also feature a four-round welterweight bout between Cranston’s Jon Smith (2-0, 1 KO) and Antonio Chaves Fernandes (3-11-2) of Brockton. Fernandes is coming off a draw against previously-unbeaten welterweight Greg Vendetti and a majority-decision win over Jesus Javier Cintron in August.

As an added bonus, Twin River and CES have teamed up to offer fight fans and VIP customers an exclusive offer with their ticket purchase. Show your ticket stub at the event, join the Twin River Rewards Club and get a free $25 Twin River gift card and two free tickets to a Twin River concert. CES has upped the ante by offering an additional $25 gift certificate to either Meritage or Chardonnay’s restaurant in Rhode Island with the purchase of a $126 Jimmy’s Club VIP ticket.

(Twin River has waived its 18+ rule for “Game On.” Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult and must enter through the West entrance.)

INDIO, Calif., Sept. 4 – With a perfect 21-0 record, Santa Ana’s Ronny Rios is on the fast track to a world featherweight title shot. On Saturday, Sept. 7, he will perform in front of his Southern California faithful at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. in the lead undercard bout before SHOWTIME® takes to the airwaves with a memorable doubleheader featuring two top heavyweight contenders, a Mexican legend, and a rising star looking to make a name for himself.

“I always enjoy fighting at home, especially on a card like this with so many great fighters,” said Rios, who will face Mexico City’s Jose Angel “Pepe” Beranza in a 10-round featherweight bout. “But every time I’m in there, I’m looking to steal the show and this time will be no different.”

The SHOWTIME telecast features a 12-round clash of heavyweight contenders between Seth “Mayhem” Mitchell (26-1-1, 19 KO’s) and Chris “The Nightmare” Arreola (34-3, 30 KO’s) for the WBC International Heavyweight Championship and a 10-round featherweight meeting between Mexican superstar Rafael Marquez (41-8, 37 KO’s) and California prospect Efrain Esquivias (16-2-1, 9 KO’s).

Also joining Rios in undercard action will be former WBA Super Bantamweight World Champion Rico “Suavecito” Ramos and undefeated Puerto Rican prospect Carlos Velasquez, who will meet in a 10-round featherweight match.

This action-packed night is complemented by the special appearance of Interim WBC Super Lightweight World Champion Lucas “The Machine” Matthysse, who will meet and greet fans. His appearance comes just one week before his championship bout on “THE ONE: MAYWEATHER VS. CANELO” SHOWTIME PPV® undercard against Unified Super Lightweight World Champion Danny “Swift” Garcia on Sept. 14 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

23-year-old Ronny Rios (21-0, 10 KO’s) is one of the top prospects to emerge from Southern California in years and with 2013 wins over former world champion Rico Ramos and hard-hitting veteran Leonilo Miranda, he’s getting closer to a shot at one of the featherweight champions. Currently ranked in the top ten by the WBC and WBA, a big win on Sept. 7 is just what he needs to propel him even further up the ladder.

A respected spoiler who has ended the unbeaten runs of top prospects Juan Carlos Velasquez and Jesus Rojas over the years, Jose Angel “Pepe” Beranza (36-27-2, 28 KO’s) is a veteran’s veteran, able to do it all in the ring against all styles. A pro since 1996, the 37-year-old Beranza is sure to have some tricks up his sleeve for the undefeated Rios.

The former WBA World Super Bantamweight Champion, Pico Rivera, California’s Rico “Suavecito” Ramos (21-3, 11 KO’s) is hoping to get back on track after losing back-to-back decisions to Ronny Rios and Oscar Gonzalez in 2013. That shouldn’t be an issue for the talented 26-year-old, whose slick boxing style has drawn raves from throughout the fight world.

“This is a must-win fight for me and I will win it,” said Ramos. “Velasquez has a lot of tools, but he’s never seen a fighter like me and he hasn’t fought the level of competition I have. September 7 is the night I begin the journey to get my title back.”

Back on track after more than two years away from the sport, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico’s Carlos Velasquez (15-0, 11 KO’s) has won two straight since his return in late 2012, decisioning Roberto Bonilla and Giorgi Mtchedlishvili. On September 7, the 29-year-old’s next wish is to put another knockout on his record, and he will get that chance against Ramos.

“This is the kind of fight I really get up for and I guarantee the fans will see me at my best,” said Velasquez. “Ramos is a former world champion and you have to respect that, but I won’t respect him in the ring on September 7. I look forward to making Puerto Rico proud by becoming their next champion.”

In other undercard action, junior middleweights Angel Osuna (11-3-1, 7 KO’s) of Coachella and Juan Gonzalez (8-0, 4 KO’s) of Phoenix collide in an eight round contest, Houston welterweight prospect Justin DeLoach (3-0, 1 KO), Coachella featherweight Ryan Caballero (1-0) and LA featherweight Joet Gonzalez (4-0, 1 KO) return to action in separate four round bouts against opponents to be named and junior lightweights Ricky Lopez (9-2, 4 KO’s) of Oxnard and Pablo Batres (3-7-1) of Sonora, Mexico meet in a matchup also scheduled for four rounds.

Mitchell vs. Arreola, a 12-round fight for the WBC Silver Heavyweight Title, is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Goossen Tutor Promotions and sponsored by Corona. The doubleheader will take place on Saturday, September 7 at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino and will be televised live on SHOWTIME immediately following the ALL ACCESS: Mayweather vs. Canelo Episode 3 Premiere which begins at 10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. PT and the first fight begins at 4:05 p.m. PT.

Tickets, priced at $105, $75, $55, $45, $35 are available at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, by calling (800) 827-2946 or online at www.fantasyspringsresort.com.

For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com and www.fantasyspringsresort.com, follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GoldenBoyBoxing, www.twitter.com/SethMayhem48, www.twitter.com/RicoRamos24, www.twitter.com/efrainboxing, www.twitter.com/fantasysprings and visit on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing and www.facebook.com/fantasysprings. For information on SHOWTIME, visit http://Sports.SHO.com, www.twitter.com/SHOsports and www.facebook.com/SHOBoxing.

September 4, 2013 – Gary Shaw Productions lightweight contender, Rustam “The Mongoose” Nugaev (25-6-1, 15 KOs) has been spectacular since his return to the ring after a two year layoff due to personal issues. In his first fight back Nugaev destroyed undefeated Peruvian star, Jonathan Maicelo (20-1, 12 KOs) by means of an 8th round KO. The fight was nationally shown on ESPN “Friday Night Fights”, the first televised fight of Nugaev’s career.

“When I fought Maicelo, I wanted to show the world that I’m a fighter who is ready to take the lightweight division by storm,” said Nugaev. “I was so excited to showcase my skills to a national audience. I wasn’t going to let the opportunity pass me by. There was nothing Maicelo could have done to defeat me. I was determined to come out victorious and I did so with a powerful knockout.”

Gary Shaw was very impressed with Nugaev’s victory against Maicelo as he stated, “Rustam Nugaev showed he has the talent to compete against any of the top lightweights in the world. Maicelo is a very good fighter, and for Nuegaev to knock him out the way he did is very impressive. Rustam has a great chin and he’s relentless with his pressure style.”

After ending Maicelo’s unbeaten record, Nugaev followed up with two more knockouts victories against veteran Daniel Attah (28-16-1, 11 KOs) and Texas’ Jose Hernandez (14-7-1, 6 KOs). Against Hernandez, Nugaev would once again get an opportunity to fight on a national stage as the fight was televised on ESPN “Friday Night Fights” for the second time in his career. Nugaev dazzled with a 5th round destruction of Hernandez.

“Every time I step in the ring I’m looking to knockout my opponent,” Nugaev stated. “I don’t want to leave any decisions in the hands of judges. I want to really thank Gary Shaw for giving me the opportunity to fight on national TV and for believing in me. I’m not going to let him down. My goal is to win a world title and give Gary Shaw Productions a new champion.”

“Rustam will have every opportunity to become something special in this sport,” said Gary Shaw. “He’s currently ranked No. 6 by the WBA and a world title shot is looming. Right now I believe he beats all the champions a lightweight.”

Bethlehem, PA—Junior lightweight prospect Jason Sosa, of Camden, NJ, coming off four consecutive knockout victories, goes against another hard-hitter when he takes on Tyrone Luckey, of Middletown, NJ, in an eight-round contest on Thursday evening, Sept. 26, at the Sands Bethlehem.

The Sosa-Luckey fight will serve as the semifinal to the scheduled 10-round welterweight main event between Ronald Cruz, of Bethlehem, PA, and Alberto Morales, of Miami, FL. The card is part of a Legends of Boxing program, beginning at 7pm with interviews and boxing highlights of legendary fighters and streamed by
www.ustream.tv/universalstreamingnetwork. The live boxing begins at 8 pm.

Sosa, 25, has K0d Georgi Kevlishvili, of Philadelphia, PA; Joseph “Chip” Perez, of New Haven, CT; Isaac Suarez, of Lancaster, PA, and Clinton Douglas, of Philadelphia, PA, to bring his record to 9-1-3, 5 K0s.

A pro since 2009, Sosa lost only by knockout to Treysean Wiggins, of Newburgh, NY, in a fight he accepted, out of shape, on 36 hours’ notice, against a boxer who was two weight classes heavier.

clip_image004 Managed by Adrien Soto and Chino Rivas, who also is the trainer, Sosa turned pro in 2009 after losing two out of three amateur fights. A graduate of Sterling (NJ) High School, Sosa does part-time work Camden County Parks and also does volunteer work for the Lion of Judah Church in his neighborhood.

“If Sosa continues to improve, he should be fighting contenders in 2013,” said Rivas.
Luckey, 28, turned pro in 2010 and is 5-3-1, 5 K0s.

After knocking out his first four opponents, Luckey (left) lost a close six-round decision to Bryne Green, of Vineland, NJ; drew with Ramon Ellis, of Philadelphia; lost a four-round split decision to Tevin Farmer in a fight where he had Farmer on the floor in the fourth round; knocked out then-unbeaten Bryan Acaba, of Brooklyn, NY, in one round, and lost a six-round to unbeaten Wahid Raheem in the winner’s Philadelphia backyard.
“My guy is much better that his recent record,” says manager/trainer Jose Rosario. “This is the kind of fight we need to show people just how good we are.”

ABOUT SEPTEMBER 26

The Cruz-Morales and Sosa-Luckey fights headline a seven-bout card at the Sands Bethlehem. Doors open at 7.30pm; first fight 8p.m. Tickets priced at $50 and $75 and $100 (luxury suites) can be purchased through the offices of Peltz Boxing (215-765-0922) and at all Ticketmaster outlets (800-745-3000). Tickets also are on sale at www.peltzboxing.com, www.SandsEventCenter.com, and www.Ticketmaster.com. In Bethlehem, tickets are available at Deja Brew, Inc., 101 West 4th Street (610-865-2739) and at Pronto Insurance Notary, 232 East 3rd Street (610-419-6790). The Cruz-Morales and Sosa-Luckey fights as well as the rest of the matches will be streamed live by www.ustream.tv/universalstreamingnetwork. The purchase price is $4.99 for the inaugural boxing telecast on the network, which will include interviews with Larry Holmes, Gerry Cooney, Earnie Shavers and Thomas Hearns, all of whom will be at ringside. The card is being promoted by Peltz Boxing Promotions, Inc., and BAM Boxing in association with Legends of Boxing and the Sands Bethlehem.

World Series of Fighting travels to Florida for the first time, as Coral Gables’ BankUnited Center plays host to “World Series of Fighting 6: Burkman vs. Carl” on Oct. 26.

In the night’s NBCSN-televised main event, resurgent veteran Josh “The People’s Warrior” Burkman (26-9) meets Steve Carl (20-3) with the inaugural World Series of Fighting welterweight title on the line.

In the evening’s co-feature, Carson “Little Juggernaut” Beebe (14-2) and Marlon Moraes (11-4-1) clash in a bantamweight matchup that could lead to a future title shot for the winner.

And in a featured lightweight matchup, undefeated prospect Justin Gaethje (9-0) faces Dan “The Upgrade” Lauzon (17-4).

The nationally televised event, which airs live on NBCSN, marks the promotion’s debut in the Sunshine State.

Tickets for the fight card, which start at just $29, go on sale this Friday, Sept. 6, at all Ticketmaster locations, Ticketmaster.com and charge-by-phone at (800) 745-3000.

The live, two-hour NBCSN telecast of the World Series of Fighting 6 main card begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. A full lineup of preliminary bouts will also stream live on World Series of Fighting’s official website, WSOF.com beginning at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT and venue doors open at 5 p.m. ET.

“We’ve been looking forward to making our debut in Florida for some time now, and I’m proud to say we will be in Coral Gables on Oct. 26,” World Series of Fighting President Ray Sefo said. “Our headliner will see us award either Josh Burkman or Steve Carl the first championship belt in our promotion’s history, and I think that matchup will be something special. The whole lineup we’re planning will be fantastic, and I look forward to making more announcements very soon.”

Burkman is a 10-time UFC veteran who first entered the spotlight in 2005 as a cast member on “The Ultimate Fighter 2.” Injuries briefly slowed the Utah native’s career, but since 2009 Burkman is 8-1 in nine appearances, a run that includes three wins while competing for World Series of Fighting. Most recently, Burkman registered the biggest win of his career to date by earning a technical submission win over Jon Fitch in just 41 seconds.

Meanwhile, Carl is a military veteran whose fighting career was born in the Modern Army Combatives Program. An Iowa native, the 28-year-old began his professional career in 2005 and has already registered 20 career victories, including an incredible 15 wins by submission. Carl has already competed twice under the World Series of Fighting banner, registering a pair of first-round submission wins over Tyson Steele and Ramico Blackmon, and he brings a six-fight win streak to the contest.

Illinois-native Beebe, the brother of former WEC bantamweight champion Chase Beebe, has built an impressive 9-1 mark in his past 10 appearances. Most recently, the wrestling specialist earned a hard-fought decision win over Joe Murphy at June’s World Series of Fighting 3 event.
He now meets three-time World Series of Fighting veteran Moraes, who has used his time in the organization to catapult up the world rankings, working from relative obscurity to top-10 status in rapid fashion. A 25-year-old Brazilian with devastating striking and impressive grappling skills, Moraes has already downed Miguel Torres, Tyson Nam and Brandon Hempleman in previous World Series of Fighting appearances.

The 24-year-old Gaethje is a member of Colorado’s Grudge Training Center and has looked absolutely spectacular in a pair of World Series of Fighting wins over veterans Brian Cobb and Gesias “JZ” Cavalcante. Competing professionally since August 2011, Gaethje has fought to a decision just once, earning seven knockouts and one submission in nine appearances.

Meanwhile, Lauzon made his World Series of Fighting debut in June and dominated 50-fight veteran John Gunderson en route to a unanimous-decision win. The 25-year-old Lauzon, brother of UFC lightweight standout Joe Lauzon, currently boasts a five-fight win streak.

“We are thrilled to bring World Series of Fighting to Coral Gables,” said Global Spectrum’s Lorenzo Muniz, General Manager at the BankUnited Center. “Our venue is the perfect setting for mixed martial arts, and we are excited to showcase these world-class fighters here at the BankUnited Center.”

Additional bouts will be announced shortly.

About World Series of Fighting
World Series of Fighting is a professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight promotion dedicated to delivering an incredible, action-packed entertainment experience for fight fans by producing the best possible matchups between elite fighters from around the globe. For more information please visit WSOF.com. Follow World Series of Fighting on Twitter @MMAWorldSeries and World Series of Fighting President Ray Sefo @SugarRaySefo.

About NBCSN
NBCSN part of the NBC Sports Group, is dedicated to serving passionate sports fans. Now in more than 80 million homes, the network is the cable television home of the Summer and Winter Olympics, National Hockey League (NHL), Major League Soccer (MLS), IZOD IndyCar Series, Tour de France and the 34th America’s Cup, and beginning in 2013, the Premier League and Formula One. In addition, NBC Sports Network features college football, college basketball, college hockey, outdoor programming, horse racing surrounding the Triple Crown and Breeders’ Cup, Fight Night boxing, Ironman, the Dew Action Sports Tour and USA Sevens Rugby. The network is also home to original programs such as Costas Tonight, The Crossover, NFL Turning Point, Pro Football Talk and The Dan Patrick Show. NBC Sports Network is distributed via cable systems and satellite operators throughout the United States.

About BankUnited Center at UM
The BankUnited Center, an 8,000 seat multipurpose entertainment facility located on the University of Miami’s Coral Gables campus, hosts concerts, family shows, trade shows, lecture series, sporting events and the University of Miami men’s and women’s basketball teams. For more information call 305-284-8686 or visitwww.BankUnitedCenter.com. The BankUnited Center is located at 1245 Dauer Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146.

WBA Intercontinental Middleweight Champion Patrick Nielsen (19-0, 9 KOs) and world-ranked Polish challenger Patrick “The Machine” Majewski (21-1, 13 KOs) came face-to-face for the first time today at the official press conference at the Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers Hotel. Promoter Nisse Sauerland confirmed that the WBO Intercontinental Middleweight Title will also be at stake at Arena Nord on Saturday night. “This fight is another big step up for Patrick Nielsen,” he said. “The winner will have a brilliant position in the rankings and get a lot of good options. Training in Copenhagen with Joey Gamache has given Patrick a big boost. He has got all the tools you need to be a great boxer. And all the tools to break down the “Machine” on Saturday.”

Said Nielsen: “We have trained hard. Working with Joey is great, I can learn so much from him. We have developed a good plan for the “Machine” which I will execute in the ring. I have respect for Majewski, he is a good fighter with a very good record, but I will beat him.”

Said Majewski: “I am the Machine because I keep coming at my opponents. I like to box and I am very good at moving around. I apply a lot of pressure and can go different ways. Nielsen holds the WBA Intercontinental Title, that is a very good belt and I want to take it home with me.”

Said Joey Gamache, Patrick Nielsen´s coach: “Patrick is ready for this fight. The training has been very good. We have a good plan in place to be successful on Saturday night.”

Meanwhile, WBO Female Light Middleweight Champion Oxandia Castillo (12-0,9 KOs) has arrived in Denmark. The power-punching 18-year-old flew into Copenhagen Airport on Tuesday night. She will take on pound-for-pound number one Cecilia Braekhus (22-0, 6 KOs) for the WBA, WBC and WBO Female Welterweight Titles on Saturday night in Frederikshavn. “I had a good trip,” Castillo said. “I look forward to Saturday night. It will be an exciting fight of two champions. Both of us are physically and mentally ready.”

Braekhus and Castillo will meet for the first time tomorrow at the official press conference in Frederikshavn at 13:00.

Chicago junior middleweight “King” Carlos Molina says he’s had a perfect training camp in preparation to fight for his dream of winning a world championship.

Molina (21-5-2, 6 KOs) will face defending champion and Las Vegas resident Ishe Smith (25-5 11 KOs) for the IBF Light Middleweight Championship on Saturday, September 14, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, on the undercard of the 12-round Floyd “Money” Mayweather vs. Saul “Canelo” Alvarez fight for Canelo’s WBC and WBA Super Welterweight World Championships and Mayweather’s WBA Super Welterweight Super World Championship.

“Training has been going as good as it can get,” said Molina. “I’m used to being the underdog and going into other people’s hometowns and everyone thinking I won’t win. I’m used to dealing with that. I never let anything get me down. I prepare myself mentally and physically for any obstacle.”

Molina, who says winning a world championship would be the realization of his lifelong dream, is trying hard not to get excited or let the pressure of fighting on this year’s biggest boxing event get to him.

“You have to take it as another fight. It’s a good feeling to fight for a title, especially on this stage, but I know that I can’t get excited until I bring the belt back to Chicago. Once I have it, then I can be more excited. I’ve been through a lot of bad decisions and stuff, so I’m just staying focused. Besides, I treated all my fights like they were for a world championship. I have a lot of practice for this fight because every fight I’ve gone into, I’ve mentally told myself it was for a world title. I love the pressure. I feel like it pushes me through camp and keeps me working hard.”

Molina also says the public shots Smith has been taking at him via the Internet are not a concern.

“Nothing he says can bother me. All that talk doesn’t matter. You go in and win and do your job. He’s a well-rounded fighter, but I’m just going to go in there and do what I do and beat him. I can adjust to whatever he brings. Me and my trainer (Victor Mateo [original trainer Lou Askenette also works the corner on fight night] have a plan A through Z and I’ll be ready to adjust to anything.”

It’s been a long, tough and unlikely rise for the previously little-known Molina, but he’s kept himself positive and focused, just as his parents taught him. And now his lifelong dream stands before him with only one man standing in the way. And what will he do if he does each his dream on September 14? He’s already got a new dream in mind.

“The world championship is right there for me for the taking. I have to go get it. That’s what I always wanted since the first day I started boxing. For me to be here and so close to reaching my goal is the greatest feeling. I won’t stop here though. I want this belt, but I want it to be my first of many. I want them all in my division. With my style, I can figure out any boxer. I want to get this title and defend it as much as possible. As long as I’m healthy, I’ll just keep defending it every month or two and fight everybody like they used to do back in the day.”
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Number-two ranked Light Heavyweight Glover Teixeira scored a first round stoppage over Ryan Bader in a scheduled five round bout.

Bader did well in the first art of the round as he hit Teixeira with shots with both hands. Teixeira opened up with a two punch combination that sent Bader to the ground. From there, Teixeira pounded Bader until the bout was stopped at 2:55 of round one.

Teixeira, 206 lbs of Brazil is now 22-2. Bader, 205 lbs of Tempe AZ is now 16-4

Number-five ranked Jacare Souza scored a first round stoppage over number-three ranked Yushin Okami in a Middleweight bout.

Souza landed a huge right hand that put Okami to the ground and then proceeded to pound away at a defenseless Okami until the bout was stopped at 2:47 of round one.

Souza, 186 lbs of Brazil is now 19-3-1. Okami, 185 lbs of Japan is now 30-8.

Number-one ranked Joseph Benevidez scored a first round stoppage over Jussier Formiga in a scheduled three round Flyweight bout.

Benevidez rocked Formiga and knocked him to the ground and with Formiga laying face first, Benevidez opened

Piotr Hallman scored a second round submission Fabricio Trando on a Lightweight bout.

Hallman made Tranado submit with an armbar at 3:50 of round two.

Hallman, 155 lbs of Poland is now 14-1. Tranado, 155 lbs of Brazil is now 13-3.

Rafael Natal scored a three round unanimous decision over Tor Troeng in a Middleweight bout.

Natal, 185 lbs of Brazil won by scores of 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28, is now 17-4-1. Troeng, 185 lbs of Sweden is now 16-5-1.

Ali Bagautinov scored a third round stoppage over Marcos Vinicius in a Flyweight bout.

Bagautinov got Vinicius on the ground and pounded him several times in the face and the fight was stopped at 3:28 of round three.

Bagautinov, 125 lbs of Russia is now 11-2. Vinicius, 126 lbs of Brzail is now 20-6-1.

Kevin Souza eked out a split decision over Felipe Aramtes in a Featherweight bout.

Scores were 29-28 on two cards for Souza, 146 lbs of Brazil is now 17-3. Aranates, 146 lbs of Brazil is now 15-5-1-2.

Lucas Martins choked out Junior Hernandez in round one of their scheduled three round Bantameight bout.

Martins landed a big right that sent Hernandez to a knee. Martins got behind and started choking Hernandez to the ground. Hernandez tried to punch his way put but succumbed to the choke at 1:10 of round one.

Martins, 136 lbs of Brazil is now 13-1. Hernandez, 135 lbs of Coconut Creek, FL is now 13-6.

Elias Silverio remained undefeated with a three round unanimous decision over Jaoa Zeferino in a Welterweight bout.

Scores were 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28 for Silverio, 169 lbs of Brazil and is now 9-0. Zefereino, 170 lbs of Brazil is now 13-6.

Ivan Jorge scored a three round unanimous decision over Keith Wisniewski in a Welterweight bout.

Jorge, 169 lbs of Brazil won by scores of 30-27, 29-28 and and is now 25-3. Wisniewski, 170 lbs of Hobart, IN is now 28-13-1.

(San Diego, CA) –
After an emotive ten count for fallen local fighter Pablo “Bronco” Armenta who was murdered earlier this week in Tijuana, California boxing hall of fame promoter Bobby DePhilippis and his outfit Bobby D Presents launched the latest installment of their “San Diego Fights” series last Friday night at the only home for San Diego boxing, the Four Points by Sheraton in the suburb of Kearny Mesa. After Tijuana featherweight Luis Ventura (0-1) failed a late MRI test and was deemed not able to participate in his scheduled four round bout against the popular Prince “Tiger” Smalls (1-0-1), the fight card became a four bout fight card. Despite of that, there were no complaints from the local San Diego fight crowd as they enjoyed another exciting fight night in on a balmy San Diego evening.
Robles Punishing Landeros Photo by Paul Gallegos
After female junior flyweight Amaris “Diamond Girl” Quintana accidentally slammed a window on her left hand and postponed her much awaited return to the ring after a year hiatus for a couple more months, the main event fell on the shoulders of undefeated junior welterweight Emmanuel “Renegade” Robles (9-0-1, 3KOs). He did not disappoint as he completely dominated the rough, tough and durable Adolfo “Terror” Landeros (22-33-2, 10KOs) for six rounds. The bout marked the second time these both fighters met with the first being back in February where Robles won a unanimous decision over six rounds.

The southpaw Robles had not stepped into the ring since last April when he stopped hard hitting Joshua Marks in four heats but did not show any ring rust as he went right after Landeros from the opening bell looking for the knock out. The San Diego fighter had no trouble pushing the smaller Landeros of Mexico City to the ropes and attacking the body with abandon. Landeros had no choice but to put his guard up and protect himself while he looked to sneak in an overhand right every once in a while.

It looked as if Robles was going to finish off the night early when near the end of the first while Landeros continued on the ropes, he scored with a hard straight right to the chin of the Mexico City veteran that sent Landeros reeling back and to the canvas. Landeros complained that Robles stepped on his foot but referee Tony Crebs still gave him the mandatory eight count.

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NEW YORK (Sept. 3, 2013) – Chris “The Nightmare” Arreola calls it a “must-win” and may retire if he loses. Seth “Mayhem” Mitchell calls it “do-or-die” and a “crossroads fight for both of us.”
This Saturday, Sept. 7, former world title challenger Arreola (35-3, 30 KO’s), of Riverside, Calif., meets former college football star Mitchell (26-1-1, 19 KO’s), of Brandywine, Md., in a 12-rounder for the WBC Silver Championship in a battle of world-ranked heavyweights on SHOWTIME BOXING: Special Edition live on SHOWTIME® immediately following ALL ACCESS: Mayweather vs. Canelo Episode 3 Premiere which begins at 10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast

A gallant Mexican warrior who’ll forever be remembered for his classic four-fight series with Israel Vazquez on SHOWTIME, the respected former two division world champion Rafael Marquez (41-8, 37 KO’s), of Mexico City, will take on Efrain Esquivias (16-2-1, 9 KO’s), of Gardena, Calif., in the 10-round co-feature from Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif.

Tickets for an event originally scheduled for Sept. 6 are priced at $105, $75, $55, $45 and $35 and are available at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, by calling (800) 827-2946 or online at www.fantasyspringsresort.com. All tickets bought for Sept. 6 will be honored on Sept. 7. Doors open at 4 p.m. PT and the first live fight starts at 4:05 p.m.

The 6-foot-2½-inch, 31-year-old Mitchell is coming off a 12-round unanimous decision over Johnathon Banks last June 22 on SHOWTIME. Getting his revenge against the only fighter who defeated him, Mitchell dropped Banks in the second round, bounced back after getting staggered a couple of times and then thoroughly outworked Banks in the later rounds to win by the scores of 117-109, 115-112 and 114-112.

“Banks hurt me in the third round, but I recovered and felt confident that I won. I thought I easily won eight of the 12 rounds. I was ready to go 12 and with my stamina, I could’ve gone 15 or 20,” said Mitchell.

It was the first time Mitchell, who’s ranked No. 2 in the WBC, No. 4 in the WBA, No. 8 in the WBO and No. 10 in the IBF, went 12 rounds.

Looking ahead, Mitchell, who trains in Clinton, Md., said, “This is going to be a hell of a fight. Arreola applies pressure and has a heavy punch. He’s definitely the toughest opponent I’ve faced. But I’m ready, focused and excited. It’s going to be electric and I’m just looking forward to me coming out victorious again. On Sept. 7, Arreola is going to have to back up all of the trash he’s been talking.’’

Offered Mitchell’s trainer, Andre Hunter, “Training camp went well. Seth is in fighting shape so we’ve been working on other things besides just conditioning. I have nothing but good things to say about Arreola. He’s a good boxer, he comes forward and he throws lots of punches. He puts a tremendous amount of pressure on his opponents and overwhelms them with his abilities. With that being said, Seth can win. We have a great game plan for this fight and are looking forward to returning to SHOWTIME.”

The 6-foot-3 ½-inch 32-year-old Arreola spent the last six weeks training in Phoenix. The purpose of relocating (along with trainer Henry Ramirez) was to guarantee that Arreola, notorious for playing hooky from the gym, would not miss a day of gym time. Arreola had a six-fight winning streak end in his last start when his nose was broken during a 12-round decision loss to Bermane Stiverne on April 26.

“This is a must-win fight,’’ said the WBC No. 3- and WBO No. 9-ranked Arreola, who challenged Vitali Klitschko for the world heavyweight title in 2009. “I respect his conditioning and his determination to be somebody. Mitchell was a good football player, but I’ve been in this game too long to lose to somebody like that. If I lose to some guy like Seth Mitchell I would seriously contemplate retirement. I’m not a gatekeeper and I never want be that guy you beat so my name looks good on your resume. I’m not that kind of a fighter. I’m a world-class athlete, a world-class boxer.
“It took me until I was 32 but I’ve finally grown up a little. For once, I’m doing what it takes to give myself the best chance to win. I’ve always been my own worst enemy, but this time it’s not like that. I’ve got to make sure I walk the walk, and that everything I say I’m going to do happens.
“I’ve always been my own biggest problem, my own worst enemy. I can’t blame anybody else. I work my butt off once I’m in the gym, but getting to the gym wasn’t always automatic. I’d always come up with excuses for not going. Out in Phoenix, we only had one car, and Henry did all the driving. He also had the only key. So relocating paid off. I put in the time. I did my training camp the way I’ve always supposed to be doing it. All I did was concentrate on boxing.’’
According to Ramirez, “Chris can’t train at home, simple as that. His preparation before the last fight was no-where near what a professional fighter at that level should have – no-where near. Mitchell is a good fighter. I don’t necessarily feel he’s at that top, upper-echelon level that some are putting him at but he’s still a dangerous opponent. He’s coming off a victory over a guy that knocked him out. So, mentally, he’s overcome a hurdle — he beat the guy that knocked him out.
“I would expect him to be fully confident and to be the best Seth Mitchell that there is. What that is, I really don’t know. But I know it’s not enough to beat Chris. It’s been a different Chris for this camp. I knew everything he was doing. We went to the gym together. He didn’t have access to a car. There weren’t any missed days. Chris showed up for workouts twice every day. Mitchell is not going to benefit from an unprepared Chris Arreola, I can guarantee that.”
More on their upcoming fight and their past camps from Mitchell and Arreola below:

SETH MITCHELL

(On the fight)

“I look at this as a crossroads fight for both of us. He’s coming off of a loss, and I just avenged my loss to Banks. This fight would have had more steam if he hadn’t lost to Stiverne and I hadn’t lost to Banks, but this is a fight I’ve been talking about. I think our styles complement each other and mesh well. It’s going to be a great fight.

“He’s a hell of a fighter and I’m a hell of a fighter. The only thing I give him the advantage of is experience. I don’t concede anything else. As far as speed, power or boxing IQ, I’m just as good or better than him. He does have more experience, but I know that I’m learning each and every fight.

“It’s a do-or-die fight. I don’t mean that if you lose this fight, your career is over. But it is a huge, huge setback. I’ve gotten tremendously better over the last 15 months and I just want to show that. This sport is so unforgiving you have to be a quick learner. If I want to stay where I’m at, I have to continue to learn and continue to win. I had to win the second Banks fight to show I’ve improved from fight to fight.

“It’s just going to be me and him in that ring and no one else. Arreola has power, he comes forward and he can box. [Yet] every time he’s stepped up in competition, he has lost. It should be an exciting fight for as long as it lasts. This is a big fight for me and I’m excited to be back on SHOWTIME. I’m looking forward to seeing all my supporters in California.

“When the stakes are this high, it’s a high-risk, high-reward situation. Some people look at this as a cash-out fight for me. I look at it as a cash-in fight.

“I know Arreola is coming and when you fight him, you’ve got to be in shape. This fight I expect will be totally different [then the one with Banks]. Chris is going to bring it. He’s a come-forward fighter who throws a lot of punches. I’m not expecting him to sit out there and try to outbox me.

“I don’t feel comfortable talking about my strategy. I ‘m just going to be very prepared. My trainer and I have put together several game plans in case he comes in with something different than we’ve seen before. After the first couple of rounds, we’ll figure out which game plan is going to work best.’’

(Training Camp)

“I’ve worked extremely hard, I’m already in fight shape and I feel great. I’ll be mentally and physically prepared to fight Arreola on Sept. 7.

“I take this sport very seriously. I treat my body very well. I train hard and I’m always in shape. [Going into the Banks rematch] it was always a question whether I could go 12 rounds, because I never went the distance. But as far as getting tired, that was the last thing on my mind in that fight. The way it was fought, I could have fought 20 rounds like that.

“The way I spar and train, even when I hit the mitts, we’re well over 100 punches per round. Towards the latter part of my training camp, I spar 12-14 rounds against two or three sparring partners that are coming in fresh. Conditioning is not going to be an issue with me.

“I got back in the gym two weeks after my last fight. We just worked on me getting better as a fighter, working on my defense and things of that nature. It’s the same preparation, just a different opponent.

“We’re just focused on Arreola. I’m expecting the best Arreola, and we’ll see what happens from there.’’

CHRIS ARREOLA

(Training Camp)
“It was totally my idea to relocate and go to Phoenix. We’ve trained in Las Vegas, Houston, Big Bear, places like that. But they were not quite far enough away. For this camp I wanted to be far away, but close enough. When I’m in Riverside, I find reasons not to train. In Phoenix, I didn’t have the opportunity to go out.
“I was in Phoenix for six weeks. It was disgustingly hot and muggy. It was like a sweatbox, but it made me work and I like it that way. Training in Phoenix kept me under the radar; not many people knew I was there. I was at the gym twice a day. I did my boxing in the morning, my cardio in the evening. All I did was box. I feel amazing and I trained and sparred with guys who worked my butt off.
“I always schedule two training sessions a day before a fight. The thing about this one, I had to go with Henry every time. I actually do work if I’m in the gym. The problem has never been my work ethic. My problem was getting to the gym.’’
(On the fight)
“If there is one word that describes me for this fight that word is ‘motivated.’ I’m motivated, much more than in the past. I’m motivated to beat this guy, to put him on his butt and in his place. There’s no way this man should beat me.
“The main thing is, I cannot give Mitchell any opportunity to win this fight at all. It’s all on me and that’s why I’ve put in the time.
“People say he can’t take a punch. Well, I can’t rely only on hitting him on the chin. I have to make sure and throw combinations and move my head. This is the heavyweight division. Sometimes, one punch can change everything but other times one punch is not good enough.
“My nose hasn’t given me any problems, and it is fine. I‘ve got such a big nose. I broke it in four different places. He hit me with that right hand and just shattered it. I had surgery on May 10 and was able to start running again six weeks after that.’’
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September 3, 2013 – Fight fans eager for a unique inside look at the highly anticipated Oct. 12th HBO Pay-Per-View® welterweight world championship fight between undefeated rising star Timothy Bradley Jr. and the exceptional pound-for-pound ageless wonder Juan Manuel Márquez should mark their calendars to catch an all-new edition of “Face Off,” starring the two prizefighters. “Face Off With Max Kellerman: Bradley/Márquez” debuts Tonight! Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 11:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on HBO.

Moderated by Max Kellerman, “Face Off” is an insightful and often gripping interview session in which the two fighters square off and answer Kellerman’s questions. The fighters also get the chance to address each other and their fans in this engaging format.

The Bradley/Márquez extended version of “Face Off” is set to air multiple times on HBO and HBO2 (schedule below). “Face Off” will also be available on the HBO On Demand® service, HBO GO® and at www.hbo.com/boxing as well as various other new media platforms that distribute the program.

HBO air times include: Sept. 14 (8:15 a.m.), 24 (10:45 p.m.), 26 (10:45 p.m.), 28 (1:00 a.m. & 5:50 a.m.) & 30 (10:15 a.m., 2:30 a.m.) Oct. 3 (10:15 p.m.), 5 (3:55 a.m.), 6 (11:15 a.m.), 7 (2:15 a.m.), 8 (2:45 p.m. & 10:15 p.m.), 10 (8:45 a.m.), 11 (5:45 p.m.) & 12 (11:00 a.m.)

HBO2 air times include: Sept. 10 (5:35 p.m.), 13 (10:15 p.m.), 15 (10:45 p.m.), 19 (9:45 p.m.), 22 (11:15 a.m.), & 23 (12:10 a.m.) Oct. 10 (9:45 p.m.), 11 (11:00 p.m.) & 12 (5:45 p.m.)

All times are ET/PT.

Bradley vs. Márquez takes place Saturday, Oct. 12 from the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/ 6:00 p.m. PT.

Team Sauerland staged a media work-out in Stockholm today to present the future of Swedish boxing – five unbeaten talents who are determined to bring home titles.

At Djurgårdens Boxing Club, promoter Nisse Sauerland officially announced the signing of Klara Svensson (10-0, 4 KOs), who joins a hard-hitting Swedish line-up that already features WBC Youth Light Heavyweight Champion Erik Skoglund (17-0, 9 KOs), KO king Oscar Ahlin (7-0, 7 KOs), 2012 London Olympian Anthony Yigit (4-0, 1 KO) and heavyweight hopeful Otto Wallin (1-0, 1 KO). “There are exciting times ahead for Swedish boxing,” Sauerland said. “Our five Nordic Fight Night talents will lift the sport to new heights and win a lot of titles for Sweden. We have big plans for all of them.”

KLARA´S CALLING

Svensson is thrilled to fight under the promotional banner of Europe´s biggest boxing promoters. “I am very happy to have signed with Team Sauerland,” she said. “It feels great to be their first-ever Swedish female fighter!

“Thanks to their network, their coaches and facilities I will get superb training and perfect sparring opportunities. I am very excited and can´t wait to get started.

“The Nordic Fight Night and the long-term deal with Viasat Sweden will give me a great platform to show my skills to a big audience in Sweden… on a regular basis!

“I am really looking forward to having big fights in Scandinavia so close to my home.”

SKOGLUND`S TITLE FIGHT

Nisse Sauerland also confirmed October 19 as the date for Skoglund´s European Union Title Fight against Lolenga Mock. “That´s going to be a difficult challenge for Erik,” he said. “He has been in impressive form lately and this is the next step up for him.”

TRIO IN ACTION

On Saturday night, the Nordic Fight Night hits Frederikshavn, where Ahlin, Yigit and Wallin will showcase their talents. Ahlin takes on Artem Solonko (Belarus), Yigit faces Toni Delgado (Spain) and Wallin clashes with Valeri Semiskur (Estonia). In the main event of the evening, WBA Intercontinental Middleweight Champion Patrick Nielsen defends his title against Patrick Majewski. Tickets are available at www.arenanord.dk.

LAS VEGAS (September 3, 2013) – If Canelo Alvarez is awestruck by the prospect of trying to do something that no one else has done – defeat pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather – he doesn’t show it.

Canelo maintained the same cool, calm expression throughout a nine-city press tour to promote “THE ONE: Mayweather vs. Canelo” – the highly anticipated, super welterweight world championship pay-per-view showdown at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, Sept. 14. It was the look of a man who is never hurried and never worried. All business.

Is Canelo “THE ONE?”

Can he succeed where so many other superb boxers have failed? Can he not only be the first fighter to defeat Mayweather, but also the first of Mexican descent? Mayweather’s Mexican foes include such notables as Jose Luis Castillo, Juan Manuel Marquez, Jesus Chavez, Genaro Hernandez and Oscar De La Hoya.

De La Hoya thinks so. De La Hoya lost a split 12-round decision to Mayweather in a record-setting pay-per-view event in 2007. One judge scored it as a victory for De La Hoya. That is as close as anyone has come to dethroning Mayweather in the last decade.

“For one thing, youth is on his side,” De La Hoya said of the 23-year-old Canelo, who hails from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. “But the real advantage will be the intelligence. People will also be surprised with his speed.”

Canelo, a redhead with matinee idol looks, is the No. 1 boxing attraction in Mexico. He is on the cusp of joining the same club as Mexican boxing legends like Carlos Zarate, Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales. A victory over Mayweather would cement his legacy as one of the all-time greats in Mexican boxing history.

Canelo said he started watching Mayweather in his fights with Jose Luis Castillo and Diego Corrales in 2001 and 2002. He really took notice when Mayweather fought De La Hoya in 2007.

Who was he rooting for in that match?

“Oscar, of course,” he said with a laugh.

Canelo now has De La Hoya as his mentor. He said he will lean on De La Hoya to get information on what makes Mayweather uncomfortable in the ring. De La Hoya, who had a good strategy against Mayweather, said he will keep repeating three letters to Canelo – J-A-B. It was something De La Hoya couldn’t do consistently because he had a torn left rotator cuff in their fight in 2007.

Canelo won’t be coming in with any such aliments, and if he follows De La Hoya’s advice, he could turn the tables on Mayweather. Plus, Canelo doesn’t believe that he’s too inexperienced for Mayweather at this time.

“I’m very young, but I’m experienced as well,” said Canelo, who has fought in 43 fights (42-0-1 with 30 KO’s). “I’ve been learning the last couple of years. The position that I’m in right now, Mayweather was once in [when Mayweather was learning and growing as a fighter].”

Mayweather has conquered every boxer of Mexican heritage that has been put in front of him. Jesus Chavez, who was 29 at the time that Mayweather upended him for the WBC junior lightweight title, and Castillo, who was 28 when Mayweather twice defeated him for the WBC lightweight title.

Mayweather also defeated Genaro Hernandez for the WBC junior lightweight title; Hernandez retired from boxing after the loss. Mayweather fought Juan Manuel Marquez and dominated him en route to a 12-round decision. He also edged De La Hoya for the WBC 154-pound title, while breaking the pay-per-view record in the history of the sport.

But none of Mayweather’s earlier opponents had the youth, punching power and granite chin that Canelo possesses. Plus, Canelo is naturally bigger than Mayweather and could enter the ring with a 20-pound weight advantage.

Mayweather, who typically campaigns at 147 pounds, chose the bigger Canelo and will fight him at a catch weight of 152 pounds for the second fight in his new contract with SHOWTIME Networks, Inc., and its parent company, CBS Corporation. It certainly makes for an intriguing match, and anything but a gimme for “Money.”

Canelo said he has visualized how he will fight Mayweather, but he knows that whatever his plan is, it must have flexibility.

“Floyd is a different kind of fighter and this is a different kind of fight,” Canelo said. “For every fight there’s a game plan. But that game plan can go out the window in the first round. So you have to have a Plan B and a Plan C. And that is what we’ll work on.”

The conventional wisdom is that Canelo is too inexperienced to defeat the ring-savvy Mayweather, but Canelo points out that he has been fighting professionally since he was 15 years old and most of those 43 fights on his resume (42-0-1, 30 KO’s) were not against low caliber fighters. He has triumphed impressively against former undisputed welterweight champion Carlos Baldomir, future Hall of Famer Shane Mosley, Matthew Hatton, Kermit Cintron and former WBA junior middleweight champion Austin Trout.

Canelo put on a dazzling boxing display against Trout, who was coming off a shocking upset over Miguel Cotto. It was the type of victory that made Mayweather take notice. It also stamped Canelo as more than ready to seriously challenge Mayweather.

“I’m fighting the best. This is my chance to beat the best,” Canelo said. “It’s a chance to go down in history as the first guy to beat Floyd Mayweather.”

“THE ONE: MAYWEATHER VS. CANELO,” a 12-round fight for Canelo’s WBC, WBA and Ring Magazine Super Welterweight World Championships and Mayweather’s WBA Super Welterweight Super World Championship taking place Saturday, Sept. 14 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions and Canelo Promotions and sponsored by Corona, O’Reilly Auto Parts, AT&T, Valvoline, Mexico Tourism, Fred Loya Insurance and Nature Nutrition. In the 12-round co-featured attraction, WBC, WBA Super and Ring Magazine Super Lightweight World Champion Danny Garcia and thunderous puncher WBC Interim Super Lightweight World Champion Lucas Matthysse square off in a fight presented in association with Swift Promotions and Arano Box Promotions. Also, Ishe Smith vs. Carlos Molina square off in a 12-round battle for Smith’s IBF Junior Middleweight World Title which is promoted in association with Warriors Boxing. The opening bout on SHOWTIME PPV features a 10-round welterweight showdown between Pablo Cesar Cano and Ashley Theophane. The mega-event will be produced and distributed live by SHOWTIME PPV® beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT. The event can be heard in Spanish using secondary audio programming (SAP).

Less than 24 hours after going on sale on June 25, the event was sold out, but six MGM Resorts properties will host live closed circuit telecasts of “THE ONE.” Properties showcasing the event include ARIA, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, Monte Carlo and New York-New York. General admission tickets for the closed circuit telecasts are priced at $100, not including handling fees, and are available for purchase at each individual property’s box office outlets and also are available for purchase by phone with a major credit card at 866-799-7711. Closed circuit ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. Tickets also are available through Ticketmaster by calling (800) 745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. “THE ONE” will also be broadcast on nearly 550 select movie theaters across the country. Tickets are available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com.

For more information, visit www.theonefight.com, www.floydmayweather.com, www.mayweatherpromotions.com, www.goldenboypromotions.com, www.sports.sho.com, and www.mgmgrand.com, follow on Twitter @FloydMayweather, @CaneloOfficial, @DannySwift, @IsheSugarShay, @CanoChampion, @AshleyTheophane, @MayweatherPromo, @GoldenBoyBoxing, @mgmgrand, @SHOSports, follow the conversation using #TheOne and become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FloydMayweather, www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions, www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing and www.facebook.com/SHOBoxing

Tacoma, WA (September 3rd, 2013) – After dominating performances at Halquist Productions’ CageSport XXVI last Saturday, Lacey’s Harrison Bevens (6-1) and Enumclaw’s Justin Harrington (5-0) will headline CageSport XXVII when they take each other on in an electrifying five round lightweight title match. In the featured fight of the night, StrikeForce veteran, Cory Devela (8-5), will touch gloves with Everett’s Byron Sutton (7-3) in a three round war between two premier northwest middleweights.

Tickets for CageSport XXVII, set for Saturday, October 5th, at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA are available and can be purchased at the Emerald Queen Casino box office or online through Ticketmaster.

Fans were pleased last Saturday, when promoter, Brian Halquist, immediately before the main event, stepped into the cage with Harrington and Bevens who were both coming off stellar victories in the undercard portion of the show. In the cage, Halquist announced to the fans in attendance that Harrington and Bevens would be meeting up in the main event of CageSport XXVII to fight for the promotion’s vacant lightweight title. Right then and there, the two fighters happily signed the contract and made the fight official.

After telling MMA Weekly last week that he wanted to fight someone in the top 10 of Washington by year’s end to figure out what kind of fighter he’s turning into, Justin Harrington is getting just that.

“I’m just really happy to be fighting for a title,” said Harrington, who trains out of former UFC fighter, Jeff Hougland’s, Combat Sport and Fitness gym. “It’s going to be the toughest fight I have ever had, but that’s what excites me. I’m going to let it all go for 25 minutes, because who knows when I’ll ever get this chance again.”

Bevens, who is coming off a knockout of the year performance where he dropped Dave Shepherd (5-4) with a devastating right hook, will look for that same glory when he steps into the cage on October 5th. Training out of the prominent Academy of Brian Johnson gym in Lacey, Bevens is taking the next step in what has been a very successful start to his professional MMA career.

StrikeForce veteran, Cory Devela, who trains with former UFC fighter, Dennis Hallman, out of his Victory Athletics gym in Lakewood, will look to get his career back on track when he takes on Bulldog MMA’s Byron Sutton in the featured fight of the night. After starting his career off with an 8-2 record including a win in his StrikeForce debut at the Tacoma Dome, he has since dropped three straight; his last being a heart breaking split decision loss to current UFC fighter, Bobby Voelker.

The undercard for CageSport XXVII will soon be available for viewing at the official Facebook page of CageSport MMA and will be updated as card changes are made official.

Doors for CageSport XXVII will open at 6 PM with the first fight schedule for 7 PM. Since CageSport’s debut show in 2008, promoter, Brian Halquist has turned CageSport into the premier mixed martial arts event in the Northwest featuring the first and best all pro show in the region. Fighters such as: Bryan Caraway, Miesha Tate, Sam Sicilia, and Michael Chiesa, have all fought on previous CageSport cards and are now currently fighting for the UFC. Halquist Productions prides itself in giving the fighters on its shows the exposure they deserve giving them the opportunities to unleash their full potential. For more information about CageSport XXVII and all other Halquist Production events, please visit www.halquistproductions.com and the official Facebook and Twitter pages of Halquist Productions, CageSport MMA, and Battle at the Boat boxing

BOSTON (September 3, 2013) – A solid club-show, featuring seven four-round bouts, is on tap this Saturday in Boston as Big Six Entertainment, in association with Danny Kelly Promotions, presents “Changing The Game” (special 5 p.m. ET start) at The Royale Nightclub Boston (formerly The Roxy) in the theater district.

“There is a need for developmental shows in Boston for young boxers to fight,” Big Six Entertainment president Artie DePhino said. “Fighters can only develop their skills so far in the gym and there is no replacement for being in real fights. We have some of the best young boxers in the area fighting Saturday. The more they fight, the better they become, and we’re happy to give them opportunities like this. Fans will enjoy watching them in entertaining, competitive fights.”

2012 National PAL Championship gold-medalist, Lynn (MA) welterweight Rashidi “Prince” Ellis (1-0), returns to the scene of his successful professional debut on July 27, against Aquilano Brandao (0-1), of Woburn (MA).

Lawrence (MA) light welterweight Carlos Canderlario (3-0, 1 KO) takes on veteran “Steamin'” Josh Beeman (4-13-4 2 KOs), of Providence, in the featured fight of the evening.

Also scheduled to fight on the undercard is Lynn light heavyweight Fadoul Louis (2-1-1, 1 KO) vs. K.J. Harrison (2-0), of Providence; Boston heavyweight Donnie Palmer (0-1-1) vs. Aneudy Rodriguez (0-1), of Lawrence; Lynn light middleweight Jelame Garcia (pro debut) vs. Antonio Marrero (0-1), of Hartford; Stoneham (MA) welterweight Greg Vendetti (3-0-1, 2 KOs) vs. Sergio Cabrera (pro debut), of Somerville (MA); Bridgewater (MA) heavyweight Julian Pollard (2-0, 2 KOs) vs. Antonio Assermelly (pro debut), of Hopkinton (RI).

All fighters are subject to change.

Tickets, reasonably priced at $40.00, $50.00 and $75.00, are on sale at the Royale Nightclub box office, at www.royaleboston.com, or by calling 1.617.312.5059.

Doors open at 4:00 p.m. ET with the first bout scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET.

PHILADELPHIA (September 3, 2013)—On Friday night, September 13th at Harrahs Philadelphia, Eric “Outlaw” Hunter will headline a big night of boxing promoted by Joey Eye Boxing.

Hunter of Philadelphia will take on an opponent to be named for the vacant NABA United States Featherweight title in a bout scheduled for ten rounds.

Hunter of Philadelphia has a record of 17-2 with 9 knockouts and he has won two straight.

The 2004 Olympic Alternate had a stellar amateur career and turned pro in 2005 and won his first five professional bouts. After suffering his first professional loss, Hunter won ten straight which included wins over Tyrell Samuel (9-1); Jules Blackwell (7-0-2); Wilshaun Boxley (5-1); Leon Bobo (18-5-1) & Andre Wilson (11-4-1) before losing via eighth round disqualification to undefeated Cuban star Luis Franco on a bout that was televised on SHO BOX.

Since that defeat, Hunter has a win over Jason Rorie and in his last bout he scored a ten round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Jerry Belmontes (17-0) on December 8th in a bout that was nationally televised by NBC Sports Network.

A formidable opponent for Hunter will be announced shortly.

In the eight round co-feature, Julio DeJesus (8-3-3, 4 KO’s) of Chester, PA takes on Hassan Young (3-1-1, 1 KO) of Philadelphia in a Jr. Welterweight bout.

In a four round Welterweight bout, Anthony Prescott (1-2-1, 1 KO) of Cherry Hill, NJ battles debuting Carlos Moore of Virginia.

Richard Irizarry of Philadelphia makes his pro debut against Joshua Arocho (3-7-3, 2 KO’s) of Vineland, NJ in a four round Featherweight bout.

Undefeated Lightweight Tyrone Crawley Jr. (4-0) of Philadelphia takes on an opponent to be named.

In a four round Lightweight bout, Josue Rivera (1-2, 1 KO) of Philadelphia takes on pro debuting Jesus Barbosa of Philadelphia.

Tickets are now on sale for $85 (VIP); $70 (Ringside) and $50 (General Admission) and can be purchased at the Harrahs Philadelphia Gift Shop; By calling Joey Eye (267-304-9399); David
Feldman (610-291-0806); 800-480-8020 or on http://www.webtix.net/

SAN DIEGO, CA (September 3, 2013)—This Saturday afternoon Ray Beltran (28-6, 17 KO’s) will take on Ricky Burns for Burns’ WBO Lightweight championship on AWE & www.awetv.com beginning at 3pm eastern time.

To say Beltran earned this opportunity is an understatement as the native of Phoenix, Arizona via Los Mochis, Mexico has had to fight his way to this opportunity.

Beltran turned pro in 1999 took some losses early in his career but he was determined to realize his dream of becoming a world champion.

Beltran who lost a controversial decision to Sharif Bogere and a close loss to undefeated Luis Ramos Jr. before a magical three fight run where he defeated Number-one ranked contender Henry Lundy, former world title challenger Ji-Hoon Kim and Alejandro Rodriguez that catapulted him into this opportunity.

Beltran has been a fixture at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles was more than satisfied with his preparation for the bout and is very philosophical about the road taken to get to this title chance.

“Training camp was good. I think everything happens for a reason. I think by the way my career has been has made me a better fighter.””, said Beltran

“I am mentally prepared to bring this to another level.”

It was the win over television favorite, Lundy that made Beltran realize that he was a player in the 135 pound division.

“That win was the beginning of something good and it was the win over Ji-Hoon Kim that made this fight possible.”

Standing in front of him will be Burns (35-2, 11 KO’s) who is a two-division world champion who has won twenty-one straight fights and has not lost in over six and a half years.

“Burns has a lot of heart. He is a good champion and I respect him a lot. I appreciate the opportunity but it is my time”

The fight will take place at the Scottish Exhibition Center in Burns’ home country of Scotland. Beltran, who has been an underdog many times in the past, relishes the opportunity of being a road warrior.

“I am excited to fight in Scotland. I know that crowd will be against me but that motivates me a lot.”

Beltran does know that he will have a lot of support watching him back in America and around the world the world on AWE.

“To the fans in America and the United Kingdom, This will be a good show and I know the fans will enjoy the fight. I want to thank AWE for picking this fight up and I know my fans will be proud of my performance”

The network is currently available nationally on Verizon FiOS TV channel 169 and 669 in HD, AT&T U-Verse TV channels 470 and 1470 in HD, along with over 100 cable systems across the country and worldwide. The new website for AWE iswww.AWEtv.com.

About AWE

AWE is the premier lifestyle and entertainment network —the destination for exclusive and original programming, simultaneously transmitted in high definition and standard definition. AWE delivers informative shows to its viewers, providing invaluable insights on what every American dreams of – from travel secrets to fast cars, from outrageous homes to live boxing events, and much more. The network fills a television vacuum by delivering intellectually stimulating, thought-provoking entertainment and always-unbiased news from an insider’s perspective. For more information, please visit www.awetv.com

According to various reports former WBO Heavyweight champion and star of Rocky 5, Tommy Morrison passed away late Sunday night in Nebraska.

Morrison was 44.

Morrison rose to prominence as a hard punching Heavyweight who started his career in 1988. The highlight of his career was a 12 round unanimous decision over George Foreman to win the WBO crown. He was cast as “Tommy Gunn” in Rocky 5 and he became a cross over personality.

After a loss to Lennox Lewis, Morrison was signed by promoter Don King and was being positioned for a lucrative showdown with Mike Tyson. Morrison was to have a tune-up bout with Arthur Weathers but tested positive for the HIV Virus on the eve of the fight and that essentially ended his boxing career.

He fought three times after that in Japan, West Virginia and Mexico but he was unable to secure any fights of consequence in major boxing states.

Morrison proclaimed that he did not have the disease and at this time the cause of death is unknown.

His ring record was 48-3-1 with 42 knockouts.

David Sanchez scored a seventh round stoppage over Juan Kantun in a scheduled eight round Super Flyweight bout.

Sanchez pounded Kantun on the ropes until the bout was stopped at 2:38 of round seven.

Sanchez is now 22-2-2 with seventeen knockoouts. Kantun is now 21-5-3

Anthony Pettis thrilled his hometown fans by winning the UFC Lightweight title with a 1st round submission over Benson Henderson at The Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wissonson.

Pettis won via armbar at 4:31. Pettis is now 17-2. Anderson is 19-3.

Josh Barnett stopped Frank Mir in the first round of their heavyweight bout with a knee to the face.

The time of the finish was 1:56.

Barnett, 255 lbs of Fullerton, CA is now 33-6. Mir, 248 lbs of Albuquerque, NM is 16-8.

Chad Mendes stopped Clay Guida in the 3rd round of their featerweight bout.

Mendes dropped Guida in round three with a hard right. Fuida was on his saide and all he could do was cover up as Mendes jumped on him with punches and the bout was stopped at 30 seconds.

It was the 4th consecutive stoppage for Mendes. Guida had never been stopped before.

Mendes, 145 lbs of Sacramento, CA is 15-1. Guida, 146 lbs of Albuquerque, NM is 30-11.

Ben Rothwell punched out Brandon Vera at 1:54 of round three of their heavyweight bout.

Rothwell, 262 lbs of Kenosha, WI uis 33-9. Vera, 241 lbs of San Diego, CA is 12-7-1.

Dustin Poirier won a unanimous decision over Eric Koch in a featherweight bout.

Poirier won by scores of 29-28 twice and 29-27 and is now 14-3.

Ilunga Makabu scored a scintillating fifth round stoppage over Eric Fields in a scheduled twelve round Cruiserweight bout at the Emperor’s Palace in Gauteng, South Africa.

The bout was fast paced with Makabu starting to land fast and heavy shots in round three. The momentum for Makabu continued in land four before he landed a combination that was followed by a devastating left that landed flushed on the chin and Fields crumbled to the canvas on his back and the fight was stopped at 1:59 of round five.

Makabu of South Africa is now 15-1 with 14 knockouts. Fields of Oklahoma is now 22-2.

Ryno Liebenberg stopped Gabriel Ramirez in round one of a scheduled twelve round Light Heavyweight bout.

Liebenbeg dropped Ramirez with a hard combination early in the round round. Liebenberg landed a hard over hand right that hurt Ramirez whose left eye was cut bad. Liebenberg dropped Ramirez two more times with Ramirez taking the ten count on the third knockdown at 1:58 of round one

Liebenberg of South Africa is now 13-0 with nine knockouts. Ramirez of Argentina is now 13-5-1.

Johnny Muller extracted revenge as he stopped Tshepang Mohar in round eleven of their scheduled twelve round Light Heavyweight bout.

Muller landed the bigger shots on the taller Tshepang. He rocked Tshepang in the eleventh and continued tp land fush shots until Thsepang’s corner stopped the fight simultaneously as the referee at 2:28 of round 11.

Muller is 14-3-2 with 11 knockouts. Tshepang is now 9-7.

MONTREAL (August 31, 2013) — World Boxing Council (WBC), The Ring Magazine and linear world light heavyweight champion, Adonis “Superman” Stevenson (21-1-0, 18 KOs), as well as his opponent for his first title defense on September 28, former International Boxing Federation (IBF) light heavyweight champion, Tavoris “Thunder” Cloud (24-1-0, 19 KOs), recently submitted to the WBC regulatory weigh in.

At his training camp in Traverse City, Michigan, Stevenson tipped the scales at 186 pounds, while Cloud weighed in at 188 pounds at his Florida training camp. Both fighters were below the 193-pound mark permitted by sanctioning body rules.

The next mandatory weigh in will be held seven days prior to their Sept. 28 fight at the Belle Centre in Montreal with the weight limit at 184 pounds.

Tickets are on sale at the Bell Centre, on www.evenko.ca, at GYM (514) 383-0666 or club Boxing Champion (514) 376-0980. Ticket prices range from $50 in the red up to
$300 on the floor.

About Groupe Yvon Michel Inc.: Yvon Michel (GYM) Group was founded in 2004. The organization’s mission is the development of high-level boxers with a support frame in direct competition. To achieve its objectives, GYM actively recruits talent and organizes events. Since its founding nine years ago, GYM has promoted 109 events, some of which have made history in ticket and PPV sales like Pascal vs. Hopkins I and II. GYM has produced more than 300 hours of television for Canal Indigo, Bell TV, Shaw TV, TVA Sports, VOX, TVA, CBC, RDS and V, in Canada, as well as HBO, Showtime and ESPN in the USA. A total of seven different GYM boxers have participated in 17 world title fights. Under the tutelage of GYM Joachim Alcine captured the WBA super welterweight in 2007, Jean Pascal won the WBC Light Heavyweight championship in 2009, and since June 2013 Adonis “Superman” Stevenson has held the WBC, The Ring Magazine and linear light heavyweight.