Patrick Nielsen faces the toughest test of his career when he travels to Moscow to challenge Dmitry Chudinov for the interim WBA World Middleweight title.

Chudinov, who is currently undefeated in fourteen professional contests, claimed the WBA interim strap with the sixth-round technical knockout of Columbian veteran Juan Camilo Novoa in December.

The 27 year-old from Serpukhov, Russia has no intention of giving up his title when he meets Nielsen at the Mytishchi Arena on June 1st.

‘’This is the most important fight of my career,’’ said Chudinov. ‘’Losing for me is not an option. This is my belt and nobody is going to take it away from me.

‘’It is not just enough for me to win. I want to win convincingly. I want there to be no question that I have won. That is why I will go for the knockout. When your opponent is lying on their back there can be no question.

‘’I have a lot of respect for Patrick. He is a tall southpaw with a long reach and good boxing abilities. I am not expecting an easy fight. But I have a lot of experience fighting southpaws and I will know exactly what I need to do to beat him.

‘’He must come to Russia, to my country. I will have thousands of fans supporting me and he will have no one. Patrick is away from home for the first time in his career and I think that will be hard for him.

”I don’t like to look ahead. At the moment all my focus is on June 1st but if I do win I would like to challenge Gennady Golovkin for the regular title. I want to prove that I am the best in the world and to do that I must beat the best, starting with Patrick.”

Washington, D.C., (May 18, 2014) – On Saturday night, at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort, undefeated welterweight prospect and fan favorite, Dusty Hernandez-Harrison from Washington, D.C., scored a dominating fourth-round stoppage victory over game veteran Roberto Valenzuela of Sonora, Mexico.

“The plan tonight was to box and to dig to the body. We thought if I did that, the knockout would come,” Hernandez-Harrison said. “My Dad and I watched video on my opponent, came up with a game plan, and I executed it tonight.”

Hernandez-Harrison scored knockdowns in both the third and fourth rounds along with two standing eight counts before the referee was forced to the stop the fight following a vicious assault from the Southeast Washington, D.C., native. With the win the WBC Youth Welterweight Champion improved his record to 22-0 (12 KO), just days before his twentieth birthday.

“It was a great fight for Dusty and exactly the kind of performance I wanted from my son,” trainer Buddy Harrison said. “Hopefully, Dusty will be back home soon because I know his fans in Washington can’t wait to see him.”

Currently World ranked No. 15 by the WBO and No. 18 by the WBC, Hernandez-Harrison will soon be making a major announcement regarding the next step in his career that will have a major impact on his rise up the ranks towards a World Championship and international superstardom.

“As we look ahead to some big fights during the second half of the year, the goal was for Dusty to display his superior boxing skills and control the tempo of the bout. Mission accomplished,” said Jeff Fried of All In Entertainment, Hernandez-Harrison’s promoter. “Dusty is a fan favorite, and his desire to be great was reflected in his training camp work ethic, and translating into his solid performance this evening,” added Fried.

Following his birthday this week, the major announcement regarding Hernandez-Harrison’s future fight plans and elite level bout will be made.

Undefeated prospect Jose Ramirez scored a 2nd round stoppage over Jesus Selig in a scheduled 6-round Wlterweight bout at the Selland Arena in Fresno, California.

Ramirez dropped Selig with a left to the body in round two and upon Selig getting to his feet, the referee waved the bout off at 44 seconds of round two.

Ramirez, 141 1/2 lbs of Avenal, CA is now 10-0 with 8 knockouts. Selig, 142 lbs of Mexico is now 16-3-1.

Heavyweight contender Andy Ruiz Jr. remained undefeated by stopping Manuel Quezada in round two of their scheduled 10-round Heavyweight bout.

Ruiz sent Quezada to a knee in round one from a barrage of punches that was capped off by a right to the head. Ruiz dropped Quezada in round two from an over hand right. Ruiz worked the body and landed some hard shots to the head and referee Marcos Rosales stopped the bout at 2:00 of round two.

Ruiz, 250 lbs of Mexicali. MX is now 22-0 with 16 stoppages. Quezada, 230 lbs of Wasco, Ca is now 29-9.

Undefeated prospect Jose Benavidez Jr. scored a 6-round beatdown of Angel Hernandez in a Jr. Middleweight bout.

Benavidez scored knockdowns in round’s one, four and five and had Hernandez hurt several other times during the bout and won by scores of 60-51 on all cards.

Benaveidez, 150 1/2 lns of Phoenix, AZ is now 20-0. Hernandez, 150 3/4 lbs of Gary, IN is now 16-16-1.

Local hero Raja Amasheh won the vacant WBC Silver flyweight championship on Saturday night in front of 2,000 fans at Saarlandhalle in Saarbrucken, Germany, by beating former WBC Youth World champion Susana Cruz Perez from Mexico by a hard fought ten round unanimous decision. The fight was a lot closer than indicated by the scores of 97-92, 98-92 and 96-93 in favor of Amasheh. “La Pantera” Cruz started very aggressive taking the fight to Amasheh who needed a couple of rounds to adjust her game plan.
In the fourth round referee Tonio Tiberi (Luxembourg) deducted one point from Cruz Perez for repeated head butts. Unbeaten 31-year-old Amasheh finished strong and won the last rounds to secure a well deserved win. By claiming the WBC Silve title, Raja Amasheh may be in line to challenge WBC World Champion Shindo Go from Japan later this year.

In the co-feature in Saarbrucken Bernard “Ben” Donfack stopped Javier Alberto Mamani from Argentina in the tenth round to claim the WBF super middleweight championship.

On the undercard Marco Martin (flyweight, MD4 against Patrik Bartos) and Senad Gashi (heavyweight, KO1 against David Liska) won their pro debuts while John Rene scored a unanimous decision over Ata Dogan and “Prince Lorenzo” from Togo made his opponent Sabri Ulas Goecmen retire on the stool after the third round.

According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, WBA Middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin will return to action Most likely on July 26 at Madison Square possibly against former IBF champion Daniel Geale.

“We feel Geale would be the biggest name available, and that’s why we’ve asked for an exception,” said Golovkin’s promoter Tom Loeffler said. “We’re not ruling Chavez out, but it’s definitely not going to happen in July, and Gennady can’t wait. Hopefully, the fight can happen later in the year.”

Added Golovkin: “It doesn’t matter who I fight, but I’m always looking forward to the future.”

Follow all the action as Juan Manuel Marquez and Mike Alvarado square in a Welterweight elimination bout from The Forum in Inglewood, California. The action begins at 10:15 ET / 7:15 PT with a Jr. Welterweight bout between Viktor Postial and Selcuk Aydin.

12 ROUNDS–WELTERWEIGHT–JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ (55-7-1, 40 KO’S) VS MIKE ALVARADO (34-2, 23 KO’S)

Round 1 Good right and left hook from Marquez…Right from Alvarado..right...10-10

Round 2 Alvarado lands a jab…2 rights from Marquez..good left to the body..Alvarado lands a body shot..left hook…20-19 Marquez

Round 3 Counter right from Marquez…good left hook from Alvarado…Body shot from Marquez..Hard right and 3 more..Alvarado gets in 2 lefts..30-28 Marquez Headbutt causes cut on Alvarado

Round 4 Alvarado lands a left to the body..Hard right from Marquez..solid left hook..Good right to the body..4 punch combination..combinations…40-37 Marquez

Round 5 Hard body shots from Marquez..body shot..Combination..Alvarado lands a right..50-46 Marquez

Round 6 Hard right from Marquez..Hard right..Marquez landing hard combinations..60-55 Marquez

Round 7 Hard upperut that sets up a combination from Marquez..70-64 Marquez

Round 8 Good right from Marquez..Hard counter right…HUGE COUNTER RIGHT AND DOWN GOES ALVARDO..80-72 Marquez

Round 9 RIGHT AND DOWN GOES MARQUEZ…Tremendous back and forth..Big right from Marquez..88-82 Marquez

Round 10 Hard right from Alvarado..left and right from Marquez…Alvarado cut from lefy eye…98-91 Marquez

Round 11 Left hook from Alvarado…uppercut..Left uppercut from Marquez..Right..right staggers Marquez..Marquez glove almost hits the canvas..107-101 Marquez

Round 12 Combination from Marquez…117-110 Marquez

117-109, 117-109, 119-108 JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ

12 Rounds–Jr. Welterweights–Viktor Postal (25-0, 10 KO’s) vs Selcuk Aydin (26-2, 19 KO’s)

Round 1 Postol landing jabs and left to the body..Hard left from Aydin wobbles Postol…10-9 Aydin

Round 2 Left hook from Aydin…left hpok..20-18 Aydin

Round 3 Uppercut from Postol..Hook from Aydin..Body shots from Postol..29-28 Aydin

Round 4 Good right from Aydin..39-37 Aydin

Round 5 Good left uppercut from Postol…uppercut…left hook to the body and another…48-47 Postol

Round 6 Combinations from Postol…57-57

Round 7 Postol landing combinations..67-66 Postol

Round 8 11 punches from Postol..good left hook by Aydin..2 hard lefts…body shot...77-75 Postol

Round 9 Postol lands a good right to olbody..87-84 Postol

Round 10 Aydin lands a right..left hook..Postol lands a right..left from Aydin..96-94 Postol

Round 11 Postol lands a 2 punch combination..Aydin docked a point for hitting behind the head..BIG UPPERCUT AND DOWN GOES AYDIN AND THE FIGHT IS OVER

Juan Manuel Marquez scored a 12-round unanimous decision over Mike Alvarado in a Welterweight bout at the Forum in Inglewood, California.

Marquez took control early by landing hard and quick combinations as Alvarado came in without throwing many punches. Marquez racked up rounds with the same formula and began to chop up the face of Alvarado. When Alvarado did throw it was one at a time and was quite disappointing as he did not use his size advantage in close.

In round eight, Marquez planted Alvarado on the canvas from a hard right hand. Alvarado’s one glimmer of hope came in the next round when he connected on a right hand that rocked Marquez back and stumbling to the point where both of his gloves touched the canvas for a knockdown. The two stood toe to toe for much of the 9th which thrilled the large crowd on hand for the return of boxing to the Forum.

That was the high point of the fight as Marquez composed himself to continue to box masterfully by mixing up leads, counter and body shots and cutting up both eyes of Alvarado.

Marquez, 141 3/4 lbs of Mexico City won by scores of 117-109 twice and 119-108 and adds to his Hall of Fame mark of 56-7-1. Alvarado, 143 1/4 lbs of Thornton, CO is now 34-3.

Viktor Postol scored an 11th round stoppage over Selcuk Aydin in a scheduled 12-round Jr. Welterweight bout.

Postol continued to pepper Aydin with quick combinations in between left hook attempts by Aydin. AYdin did get through on occasion. Aydin started to take over the fight in the middle rounds as he started to batter Aydin. Aydin was docked a point in the 11th round for hitting behind the head. That would not matter as just seconds later, Postol landed a thunderous uppercut that sent Aydin to the canvas. Aydin;s head bounced off the floor at the fight was stopped at 2:53 of round 11.

Postol, 139 3/4 lbs of Hollywood, CA is now 26-0 with 11 knockouts. Aydin, 139 1/4 lbs is 26-3.

Former world title challenger Diego Magdaleno scored a 8-round unanimous decision over Oscar Bravo in a Lightweight bout.

Magdaleno scored a knockdown in round four from a body shot.

Scores were 80-71 twice and 79-72 for Magdaleno, 132 1/2 lbs of Las Vegas and is now 26-1. Bravo, 136 1/2 is 26-4.

Oscar Valdez scored a stoppage after the 7th round over Noel Echevarria in a scheduled 8-round Super Featherweight bout.

Valdez, 129 1/2 lbs is now 11-0 with 11 knockouts. Echevarria, 130 lbs is 11-3.

Zachary Wohlman scored a four round unanimous decision over Eddie Cordova in a Welterweight bouts.

Scores were 40-36 and 39-37 twice for Wohlman, 143 1/2 lbs and is now 8-1-1. Cordova, 143 3/4 lbs is 4-8-1.

Brad Solomon remained undefeated with 8-round unanimous decision over Armen Ovespyan in a Welterweight bout.

Scores were 79-73 twice and 78-74 for Solomon, 149 1/4 lbs and is 22-0. Ovespyan, 146 3/4 lbs id 14-4.

Raul Hirales scored a 3rd round stoppage over Ernest Guerrero in round three of their scheduled 8-round Featherweight bout.

Hirales sent Guerrero down in round one from a right hand. Hirales then landed a big uppercut in round three and Guerrero could not beat at 2:31 of round three.

Hirales, 124 1/2 lbs of Mexico is now 22-2-1 with 11 knockouts. Guerrero, 121 1/4 lbs of Mexico is now 17-11.

Gabino Saenz scored a 3rd round knockout over Felix Perez in a scheduled six round Featherweight bout.

Saenz dropped Perez with a left and referee Jack Reiss counted 10 at 1:29 of round three.

Saenz, 127 3/4 lbs of Indio, CA is now 12-0-2 with 9 knockouts. Perez, 127 lbs is 8-6.

Pedro Duran scored a 1st round stoppage over Dominica Coca in a scheduled 4-round Super Featherweight bout.

Duran landed a perfect left hook to the body that sent Coca down for referee Thomas Taylor’s 10 count at 1:09 of round one.

Durna, 129 3/4 lbs of Paramount, CA is now 6-0 with 4 knockouts. Coca, 130 lbs of Downey, CA is now 8-8.

Edwin Solis spoiled the pro debut of Yuri Trogiyanov in the 6th and final scheduled round of their Featherweight bout.

Solis kept constant pressure and bloodied the nose of Trogiyanov over the 1st five round. Solid jumped on Trogiyano and landed a barrage of punches that forced referee Jerry Cantu to stop the fight at 1:07 of round six.

Solis, 126 lbs of Pomona. CA is now 6-2-3 with 4 knockouts. Trogiyanov, 125 1/2 lbs of Hollywood, CA was making his pro debut.

Cameron Kreal scored an upset victory by scoring a 4-round split decision over Manuel Lopez in a Welterweight bout.

One judge had the fight even at 38-38 while two scores read 39-37 for Kreal.

Kreal, 141 1/2 lbs is 5-5-2. Lopez, 141 1/4 lbs is now 5-1.

Photos by Chris Farina / Top Rank

Natu Visinia 279 – Jon Bolden 225
Keith Tapia 203 – Tobias Rice TBA
Dave Valykeo 180 – Lamont Capers 192
Delen Parsley 162 – Marcus Beckford 157 1/2
Cesar Gonzalez 133 – Kherani Kessoon 130
Obafemi Bakari 158 – Henry Beckford 151
David Starks 198 – Martez Williamson 188

Promoter Sal Musumeci’s Final Forum Promotions
Venue: Pac Plex
1st Bell : 7:00 PM ET

May 17, 2014 – Fight fans eager for a unique inside look at the red-hot June 7th HBO Pay-Per-View® world middleweight championship battle between superstars Miguel Cotto and Sergio Martinez, the 160-pound lineal champ, should mark their calendars to catch an all-new edition of “Face Off,” starring the two prizefighters. “Face Off With Max Kellerman: Cotto/Martinez” debuts tonight at 12:30 a.m. (ET/PT) immediately following the World Championship Boxing® presentation from The Forum in Inglewood, CA 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. In this edition the two fighters address each other in an intense exchange on a host of burning topics.

A “Cotto/Martinez” extended version of “Face Off” is set to air multiple times on HBO and HBO2. “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: May 17 (12:30 a.m.), 18 (4:15 p.m.), 19 (8:00 a.m. & 1:35 a.m.), 23 (5:30 p.m.), 24 (10:45 a.m.), 27 (11:45 p.m.), 29 (4:45 p.m.), 30 (9:45 p.m.), and June 3 (12:45 p.m. & 3:45 a.m.), 5 (1:00 a.m.), 6 (8:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.) and 7 (10:30 a.m.).

HBO 2 air times include: May 20 (9:15 p.m.), 21 (1:40 p.m.), 22 (4:00 p.m.), 25 (3:15 p.m.), 26 (3:15 a.m.), 27 (8:45 p.m.), 29 (11:30 p.m.) and 31 (11:45 p.m.).

All times are ET/PT.

“Face Off With Max Kellerman: Cotto/Martinez” is part of a wide-ranging mix of original programming surrounding a landmark showdown at the world’s most famous arena. It all culminates when Cotto vs. Martinez takes place Saturday, June 7 from New York’s famed Madison Square Garden. The fight will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/ 6:00 p.m. PT.

Lee Selby earned a shot at WBC Featherweight champion Jhonny Gonzalez with a 12-round unanimous decision over Romulo Koasicha in a WBC title elimination bout as well as a WBC International title fight at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales.

Selby was effective with the volume of punches just doing a solid job of keeping Koasicha on the receiving end of three and four punch combinations. Koasicha had a few opportunities in round’s five and seven as he got through with some solid left hooks but he was not able to capitalize on t his few effective moments. Down the stretch, Selby was not challenged in the least as he boxed and moved well and cruised home to the victory to the tune of 119-109, 119-109 and 119-110.

Selby, 125 1/2 lbs of Barrie, Wales is now 19-1. Koasicha, 125 1/2 lbs of San Luis Potasi, Mexico drops to 21-4.

Former world Light Heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly made a splash in his Cruiserweight debut by taking out Shawn Corbin in round two of their scheduled 12-round WBA Intercontinental title bout.

Cleverly hurt Corbin with and uppercut and was relentless with pinpoint punches that continued to snap the head of Corbin back until referee Richie Davies stopped the bout at 2:19 of round two.

Cleverly, 198 1/2 lbs of Wales is now 27-1 with 13 knockouts. Corbin, 195 1/2 lbs of Trinidad and Tobago is now 17-5.

Former world champion Gavin Rees and Gary Buckland staged their 2nd war in just over three months that saw Rees capture a split decision in a 12 round Lightweight bout that was Rees’ final ring outing.

The two traded hard shots in close for basically all 12 rounds that saw many ebbs and flows during the contest. Both guys landed hard thudding shots and had each other in trouble. Rees was cut over his left eye in round 10 but came back to rock Buckland several times in the final two frames.

Rees had Buckland in trouble in the final round but Buckland came on to land a few good power punches of his own.

Rees, 137 lbs of Newbridge, Wales won by scores of 117-113 and 117-112 while Buckland took a card 117-112.

Rees finishes his career with a record of 38-4-1. Buckland, 137 of Cardiff, Wales is now 28-4.

Good looking Super Middleweight prospect Callum Smith took out Tobias Webb in round two of their scheduled 10-round WBC International Super Middleweight bout.

Smith droped Webb four times in round two, three of them were from vicious body shots. The final knockdown was a left to the body that sent Webb down on all fours and he was counted out at 2:50 of round two.

Smith, 166 3/4 lbs of Liverpool is now 11-0 with 9 knockouts. Webb, 167 1/2 lbs is now 14-2-1.

Paul Smith Jr tuned up for a potential world title shot with Arthur Abraham with a 2nd round destruction over David Sarabia in a eight round Light Heavyweight bout.

Smith dropped Sarabia in the 1st round from a right hand. He hurt Sarabia in round two and pounced on him with a big barrage of punches and the fight was stopped at 1:17 of round two.

Smith, 171 3/4 lbs of Liverpool, UK is now 35-3 with 20 KO’s. Sarabia, 170 1/4 lbs of Spain is now 7-4-2.

Joel Diaz Jr. remained undefeated by scoring a 10-round unanimous decision over Tyler Asselstine in a Jr. Lightweight bout at the Fox Theater at the Foxwoods Casino in Mashentucket, Connecticut.

Diaz dominated the bout as he landed the harder shots. Asselstine landed some good shots and kept on coming but he was deducted a point in round seven for spitting out his mouthpiece.

Diaz, 130 lbs of Palmdale, CA won by scores of 97-92 on all cards and is now 16-0. Asselstine, 130 lbs of Toronto is now 14-2.

Frank Galarza remained undefeated with an 8-round unanimous decision over Sebastien Bouchard in a Jr. Middleweight bout.

Galarza controlled the action and landed the harder blows. Bouchard was able to get in a few looping shots and despite the fact that Galarza was docked a point for low blows in round eight, it was not enough as Galarza won by scores of 77-74, 77-74 and 78-73.

Galarza, 153 lbs of Brooklyn is now 14-0-2. Bouchard, 154 lbs of Quebec City, Canada is now 8-1

LONDON (May 16) – Mexican legend Juan Manuel Marquez has promised to make his clash with Mike Alvarado a war.

The pair do battle at The Forum in Inglewood, California, this Saturday night, live and exclusive on BoxNation, with the victor set to face-off against pound-for-pound ace Manny Pacquiao for his WBO welterweight belt.

Both men are aware of the significance of this fight as they look to bounce back in style following respective defeats in their last bouts, with Marquez vowing to make the fight one that will have fans on the edge of their seats.

“This fight is important for the two fighters because Mike Alvarado lost his last fight and I lost my last fight and he wants to win and I want to win and this is a great fight for the two of us,” said Marquez.

“I feel excited to fight again in this historic building. I see a lot of old faces. A lot of people know I don’t talk outside the ring; I do my job in the ring. For this fight I have three points in my mind. One, Mike Alvarado is a strong fighter, he’s a great fighter and I have a tough fight.

“Secondly, I prepared myself very hard for this fight because this fight will be a war. Finally, the people will see a great, great fight because Mike Alvarado wants to win the fight; I want to win the fight. This fight will be a war!,” said Marquez.

Denver’s Alvarado was in equally buoyant mood, as he looks to cement his place back at the top of the sport having given boxing enthusiasts some thrilling nights in his recent clashes with the relentless Brandon Rios.

The 33-year-old’s bid for a world title was halted by Ruslan Provodnikov last October when the pair clashed for the WBO light-welterweight title in Alvarado’s hometown, a loss he insists has only made him stronger.

“I took a couple months to put that fight behind me,” said Alvarado. “Knowing that it was in my hometown, in front of all my people and my family, it was tougher mentally but physically I am fine – I got past it. I just focused on my health and I was good. Then I began to focus on which was going to be next.

“This fight [against Marquez] is very important for both of us and a win here will lead to bigger fights. There is a lot involved in this fight, both mentally and for our careers. I am focusing on getting this win,” he said.

“It makes me train that much more, to know that I am in the category with the best in the world and I am happy for this opportunity that I am blessed with. I take it day-by-day and train as hard as I can. I am happy about it and I am excited and I can’t wait for the show to start this weekend,” said Alvarado.

Marquez hit the scales at 141.6lbs at the weigh-in, with Alvarado coming in just above at 143.2lbs.

Marquez vs. Alvarado is live on BoxNation (Sky 437/490HD & Virgin 546) this Saturday night. Visit www.boxnation.com to subscribe.

-Ends-

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Saturday’s HBO World Championship Boxing doubleheader telecast airs at 10:15 (ET/PT).

The HBO telecast kicks off live from the Forum in Inglewood, California, when junior weltwerweights Viktor Postol and Selcuk Aydin square off for 12 rounds.

The main event of the evening, a 12-round welterweight world title eliminator pits Juan Manuel Marquez against Mike Alvarado.

Official Weights from Inglewood:

Juan Manuel Marquez: 141.6 lbs.
Mike Alvarado: 143.2 lbs.

Viktor Postol: 139.6 lbs.
Selcuk Aydin: 139.2 lbs.

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San Diego, CA – May 16, 2014 -This Saturday afternoon, former WBO Light Heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly (26-1, 12 KO’s) will make his debut as a Cruiserweight when he takes on Sean Corbin in a 12-round bout for the WBA Intercontinental title.

The card will be broadcast in the United State on AWE and will begin at 2:30 PM ET and will originate from the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales.

Cleverly of Wales is looking to start anew after losing his WBO Light Heavyweight title when he was stopped by Sergey Kovalev last August 17.

In the main event, Featherweight contender Lee Selby (18-1, 7 KO’s) will look to inch closer to to a world title shot when he takes on tough Mexican Romulo Koasicha (21-3, 12 KO’s) in a bout that will contested for the WBC International title.

Cleverly of Wales is looking to start anew after losing his WBO Light Heavyweight title when he was stopped by Sergey Kovalev last August 17.

Cleverly is in a good state of mind despite the loss to Kovalev and believes the new weight is a fresh start.

“Everything is great. My weight is good. I feel strong and fresh and I am eager to see how i perform at this weight. I know there are a few question marks and I will look to see how I perform at Cruiserweight,” said Cleverly.

After coming off such a stunning defeat, Cleverly understands that he will have doubters but he feels otherwise.

“I have no doubt. I took a nice break and feel refreshed. I feel strong and am in a good place. I am ready for the challenge.”

Corbin of Trinidad and Tobago has a record of 17-4 with 12 knockouts could pose to be a formidable challenge Ceverly as he has won two in a row and also has a win over former WBC champion Wayne Braithwaite.

“Corbin is tall and in shape. He looks good but I should take care of him if I want to progress. I have to beat this guy.”

With a win, there is already speculation of a rematch with Tony Bellew. The two met in 2011 when Cleverly won a hotly contested majority decision in what was Cleverly’s 2nd title defense. There is no love loss between the two and like Cleverly, Bellew just moved up to the Cruiserweight division.

“I won the 1st fight with Bellew. The fans like these rivalries. I want the big fights. That fight creates hype and I think it could be a fight the fans want.”

Bellew aside, Cleverly loved being a world champion and he wants to have that feeling again. He is not targeting any champion in particular but would love a shot sooner rather than later.

“I look at all the champs as good solid fighters. In a few fights I want to be ready to challenge one of them. I need to win my next three fights to get that opportunity. I will be back to my best. I am looking to be involved in exciting fights. I have a fan friendly style and I will be back to my best as a Cruiserweight,” finished Cleverly.

A stacked undercard has been arranged by promoter Eddie Hearns of Matchroom Sport. In a 12-round Battle for the WBC International Super Middleweight title, undefeated Callum Smith (10-0, 8 KO’s) will take on Tobias Webb (14-1-1, 2 KO’s). Gary Buckland (28-3, 9 KO’s) will battle former world champion Gavin Rees (37-4-1, 18 KO’s). Also former Light Heavyweight champion, Nathan Cleverly (26-1, 12 KO’s) will make his Cruiserweight debut against Sean Corbin (17-4, 12 KO’s)

Boxing fans can enjoy Selby vs Koasicha and upcoming world-class boxing bouts live on AWE via Verizon FiOS TV channels 169 and 669 in HD, AT&T U-Verse TV channels 470 and1470 in HD, along with over 100 cable systems across the country and worldwide. Watch for additional live boxing announcements at www.awetv.com

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About AWE – A Wealth of Entertainment

A Wealth of Entertainment (“AWE”) features a wide range of lifestyle and entertainment programming from exotic travel and outrageous homes to live world championship boxing. AWE is featured on over a hundred cable providers, including AT&T U-Verse, ch 470 and 1470 in HD and Verizon FiOS TV, ch 116 and 669 in HD. For more information, please visit www.awetv.com.

LONDON (May 16) – This summer’s eagerly anticipated showdown between superstars Sergio Martinez and Miguel Cotto will be shown live and exclusive on BoxNation.

‘The Channel of Champions’ has once again proved its punching power by landing the mega middleweight world title clash on June 7th at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York.

This follows an incredible 2014 which has seen the world’s best boxing channel air a host of leading matchups including Floyd Mayweather’s toe-to-toe superfight with Marcos Maidana, plus Manny Pacquiao’s sensational ring return against Tim Bradley.

The addition of Martinez’s defence of his WBC middleweight crown against a rejuvenated Cotto, to the BoxNation calendar, offers fight fans the chance to see two of boxing’s biggest names go at it in a genuine 50-50 fight.

“I am very happy to be back in my second home, Madison Square Garden in New York, to once again make history in front of my fans,” said Cotto. “I will be ready and prepared to do whatever it takes to bring the WBC middleweight championship of the world to my country of Puerto Rico.”

“It has been my dream to fight in the big room at Madison Square Garden, a place where many great fighters have showcased their talents,” said Martinez. “It is the biggest stage in the world and the world will be watching this fight.”

“Miguel Cotto and Sergio Martinez have electrified sports fans during their entire careers,” said Todd duBoef, president of Top Rank. “On June 7, their passionate fans and the nations they represent will finally witness this highly anticipated showdown.”

June 7th will see a doubleheader take place on BoxNation with Stuart Hall set to defend his IBF bantamweight title against rising star Paul Butler at Newcastle’s Metro Radio Arena before going Stateside for the huge New York bill.

The exciting Martinez-Cotto announcement comes ahead of a big weekend on BoxNation which sees Mexican legend Juan Manuel Marquez and the sturdy Mike Alvarado go at it this Saturday night.

To subscribe to BoxNation (Sky 437/490HD & Virgin 546) to see the best boxing action, live and exclusive, including Martinez vs. Cotto, Hall vs. Butler & Marquez vs. Alvarado, for only £12 a month (plus a one-off registration fee) visit www.boxnation.com.

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About BoxNation
BoxNation, the Channel of Champions and proud partner of Rainham Steel, is the UK’s first dedicated subscription boxing channel. For £12* a month and no minimum term customers can enjoy great value live and exclusive fights, classic fight footage, magazine shows and interviews with current and former fighters.

BoxNation is proud to support Fight for Peace, a charity that uses boxing and martial arts combined with education and personal development to realise the potential of young people in communities that suffer from crime and violence. Buy LUTA (www.luta.co.uk) clothing and support Fight for Peace.

Previous highlights have included Haye vs Chisora, Khan vs Diaz and Mayweather vs Alvarez.

The channel is available on Sky (Ch.437), Virgin (Ch.546), online at Livesport.tv and via iPhone, iPad or Android. BoxNation is also available in high definition on Sky (Ch. 490), at no extra cost to Sky TV subscribers, providing they are already HD enabled.

BoxNation is also available to commercial premises (inc. pubs, clubs and casino’s) in the UK and Ireland, for more information on a commercial subscription please call 0844 842 7700.

For more information visit www.boxnation.com

*Plus £8 one off registration fee for Sky TV and new Livesport.tv customers.

REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL, TV’s most honored sports journalism series, continues its 20th season with more enterprising features and reporting when the show’s 206th edition debuts TUESDAY, MAY 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

Other HBO playdates: May 20 (3:45 a.m.), 23 (12:15 p.m., 4:30 p.m.), 24 (9:45 a.m., 1:45 a.m.), 27 (8:15 a.m., 6:00 p.m.) and 29 (3:45 p.m., 8:00 p.m.), and June 1 (7:30 a.m.) and 5 (1:30 a.m.)
HBO2 playdates: May 22 (11:15 p.m.), 25 (11:45 a.m., 2:00 a.m.) and 28 (9:30 p.m.), and June 4 (7:00 p.m.), 12 (11:05 a.m.), 16 (1:40 p.m.) and 21 (5:10 p.m.)
HBO On Demand® availability: May 21-June 16
Segments include:
*The Buffer Brothers. Michael and Bruce Buffer are two of the most recognizable personalities in combat sports. Michael has bellowed his legendary catchphrase “Let’s get ready to rumble!” at nearly all of the most notable boxing matches of the last 30 years, while brother Bruce is the “Veteran Voice of the Octagon” as the announcer for the UFC. Michael was born to a young couple during World War II and entered foster care in Philadelphia at 11 months old. Never formally adopted, he grew up with the surname Huber, but reassumed his legal last name, Buffer, when he joined the Army at age 20.
When Michael became a fixture on the fight scene, Bruce noticed his own striking resemblance to the well-dressed ring announcer, not to mention sharing the same last name. Working up the courage to ask his father if they were related, Bruce was stunned to learn they were indeed brothers. REAL SPORTS correspondent Soledad O’Brien sits down with the enterprising duo to learn more about this unexpected and inspiring story, and how it led to the birth of the Buffer Partnership.
Producer: Maggie Burbank.
Follow REAL SPORTS updates on HBO.com/realsports and facebook.com/realsports. Join the conversation on Twitter using #RealSports or by following @RealSportsHBO. Immediately following the debut of this month’s show on May 20, viewers can log on to hbo.com/realsports for a special overtime session hosted by Bryant Gumbel.
The executive producer of REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL is Rick Bernstein; Joe Perskie is senior producer.

Delvin Rodriguez and former world champion Joachim Alcine battled to a 10-round draw in a Jr. Middleweight bout at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal.

It seemed like Rodriguez controlled the bout from the outside but Alcine made it close with his inside work..

Rodriguez, 158.8 lbs of the Dominican Republic won a card 97-93. Alcine, 153 lbs of Canada won a card 96-94 while a 3rd card read even at 95-95.

Rodriguez is now 28-7-4. Alcine is 35-7-1.

Derric Rossy scored a 10 round majority decision over Joe Hanks in a Heavyweight bout.

Rossy won by scores of 98-92, 97-92 and 95 95 and is now 29-8.

INGLEWOOD, CALIF (May 16, 2014) — Today’s Official Weigh-In for boxing’s triumphant return to the “Fabulous” Forum will be OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. The inaugural brawl, which takes place on Saturday, May 17, will feature four-division world champion and Méxican icon JUAN MANUEL “Dinamita” MÁRQUEZ (55-7-1, 40 KOs), of México City, and former world junior welterweight champion “Mile High” MIKE ALVARADO (34-2, 23 KOs), of Denver, Colo., squaring off in a World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title elimination bout with the winner emerging as the mandatory challenger to WBO welterweight champion and Fighter of the Decade Manny Pacquiao.

FREE PARKING in the Manchester Lot, North West side will be available for fans at Noon. Doors will open at 2:00 p.m. with the fighters stepping on the scale, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Fans will be directed up Ramp No. 4 for access into the North Entrance. (Media parking will be in the North East side of the Manchester Lot. Media should check in at the Floor Seat entrance.

The weigh-in will be streamed live via www.toprank.tv, beginning at 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT

Márquez vs. Alvarado takes place Tomorrow! Saturday, May 17, and will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing®, beginning at 10:15 p.m. ET/PT. The telecast will open with the Viktor Postol vs. Selcuk Aydin World Boxing Council (WBC) super lightweight title elimination bout. Postol (25-0, 10 KOs), of Brovarsky, Ukraine, and Aydin (26-2, 19 KOs), of Trabzon, Turkey, are world-rated No. 1 and No. 2 by the WBC, respectively,

Promoted by Top Rank®, in association with Zanfer Promotions, Márquez Boxing, PS4 and Tecate, remaining tickets to Márquez vs. Alvarado, priced at $400, $250, $150, $75 and $35, can be purchased at the Forum box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster charge by phone (800-745-3000), and online at www.ticketmaster.com or www.fabulousforum.com

Doors open on Fight Day at 3:00 p.m. PT with the first bout on the mega undercard beginning at 3:15 p.m. PT.

Road To Márquez/Alvarado HBO Replay Schedule (All times are ET/PT):
May 16 (9:00 a.m. & 3:45 p.m.) and 17 (8:15 a.m.).

For fight updates go to www.toprank.com or www.hbo.com/boxing, on Facebook at facebook.com/trboxing, facebook.com/trboxeo, or facebook.com/hboboxing, and on Twitter at twitter.com/trboxing, twitter.com/trboxeo or twitter.com/hboboxing. Use the hashtag #MarquezAlvarado to join the conversation on Twitter.

For more information on the Forum visit www.fabulousforum.com.

May 16, 2014 – HBO Sports® debuts an all-new installment of “2 Days” when the feature segment returns Saturday, May 24 at 11:00 p.m. (ET/PT) with a behind-the-scenes look at world middleweight champion Sergio Martinez, one of boxing’s elite pound-for-pound fighters.

“2 Days” is a revealing and intimate look at a 48-hour span in the life of a boxer in the lead-up to one of his fights and the next edition will focus on Argentine Sergio Martinez. HBO cameras followed the engaging and compelling fighter prior to his memorable hometown showdown with Martin Murray last April in Buenos Aires. The outdoor event attracted more than 40,000 fans.

HBO air times include: May 24 (11:00 p.m.), 25 (10:00 a.m.), 27 (3:15 p.m. & 2:30 a.m.), 28 (12:30 a.m.), 29 (5:30 p.m.), 30 (10:30 a.m.), 31 (7:00 p.m.) and June 3 (12:30 p.m. & 3:30 a.m.), 5 (1:15 a.m.), 6 (6:45 p.m.) and 7 (10:45 a.m.).

HBO2 air times include: May 25 (5:30 p.m.), 26 (10:45 a.m. & 3:30 a.m.) 30 (4:00 p.m.) and 31 (11:30 p.m.).

All times are ET/PT.

Martinez is set to return to the ring on Saturday, June 7 in one of the year’s hottest fights when he faces superstar Miguel Cotto at New York’s Madison Square Garden on HBO Pay-Per-View®.

“2 Days” 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 series.

San Diego, CA – May 15, 2014 -This Saturday afternoon, Featherweight contender Lee Selby will look to inch closer to rumored big fights when he takes on tough Mexican Romulo Koasicha in a bout that will broadcast live in the United States on AWE.

The card begins at 2:30 PM Eastern / 11:30 AM Pacific.

The fight, will be for the WBC International Featherweight title, will originate from the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales.

Selby of Barry, Wales has a record of 18-1 with 7 knockouts. Selby has been on a roll, winning 14 straight fights and capturing multiple championships.

Selby is ranked no. 3 in the world by the WBC, no. 12 by the WBA, no. 6 in the world by the IBF and no. 10 in the world by the WBO.

“Everything is going well and the preparation was great,”said Selby on Thursday morning.

When asked about his opponent, Selby had very little knowledge going into Saturday’s contest.

“I really don’t know too much. I know he likes to mix it up and he has a good jab.”

With potential big fights on the horizon against WBC champion Jhonny Gonzalez or Nonito Donaire (who fights for the WBA title later this month), Selby is not looking past the upset minded Koasicha.

“I take each fight as its own. I prepare myself well and treat them all the same.”

Selby made a big impression to the American fans on February 1st when he stopped former world title challenger Rendall Munroe in a fight that was also seen on AWE.

“It is great to be seen in America. That is where the big fights are and it is great to be able to show my talent. Hopefully I can challenge for one of the titles. I just want everybody to keep following my career. Hopefully I can fight in America and bring a title back to Wales,” finished Selby.

Koasicha of San Luis Potosi, Mexico has a record of 21-3 with 12 knockouts. He has earned a number of belts, including the WBC United Stated USNBC with a 7th round stoppage over Eduardo Becerril. Koasicha has defended the title three times over two reigns which includes his last bout when he scored a 12-round unanimous decision over Marcos Cardenas on February 8. He is ranked no. 15 by the WBC

A stacked undercard has been arranged by promoter Eddie Hearns of Matchroom Sport. In a 12-round Battle for the WBC International Super Middleweight title, undefeated Callum Smith (10-0, 8 KO’s) will take on Tobias Webb (14-1-1, 2 KO’s). Gary Buckland (28-3, 9 KO’s) will battle former world champion Gavin Rees (37-4-1, 18 KO’s). Also former Light Heavyweight champion, Nathan Cleverly (26-1, 12 KO’s) will make his Cruiserweight debut against Sean Corbin (17-4, 12 KO’s)

Boxing fans can enjoy Selby vs Koasicha and upcoming world-class boxing bouts live on AWE via Verizon FiOS TV channels 169 and 669 in HD, AT&T U-Verse TV channels 470 and1470 in HD, along with over 100 cable systems across the country and worldwide. Watch for additional live boxing announcements at www.awetv.com

About AWE LIVE BOXNG

In 2012, AWE earned 2 of the 6 Boxing Writers Association of America nominations for “Fight of the Year” candidates, beating out all other networks except HBO which earned three. AWE also showcased live all 2012 David Price fights. In 2013, AWE has featured the stunning upsets of Tony Thompson over David Price, bouts with Adonis Stevenson and Tony Bellew, who just fought each other for the Light Heavyweight championship; 2008 Olympic Gold Medal winner James DeGale and possibly the two most controversial bouts which saw Ricky Burns keep his Lightweight title against Ray Beltran as well as the debatable stoppage that saw Carl Froch retain his title against George Groves.

About AWE – A Wealth of Entertainment

A Wealth of Entertainment (“AWE”) features a wide range of lifestyle and entertainment programming from exotic travel and outrageous homes to live world championship boxing. AWE is featured on over a hundred cable providers, including AT&T U-Verse, ch 470 and 1470 in HD and Verizon FiOS TV, ch 116 and 669 in HD. For more information, please visit www.awetv.com.

EL PASO, TEXAS — May 15, 2014 — Iron Boy Promotions has successfully promoted twelve professional boxing events in Phoenix since 2012, and now takes the show to El Paso, Texas with Iron Boy 13. Showcasing the brightest, most exciting young talent in El Paso, Iron Boy Promotions hopes to give the fighters in and around El Paso a high quality platform on which they can build their professional careers, much like the promotional company has done in Phoenix.

El Paso’s Oscar Valenzuela (6-0-1, 3KO) will face Mexico’s Alexis Del Bosque (3-1, 3KO) in the main event bout. Valenzuela, who trains at Carolina Gym with Reyes Mata, made his pro debut at 19 years old after more than 120 fights as an amateur. He faces Del Bosque in a six round bout at 132 pounds.

The co-main event bout of the evening pits El Paso fighter Carlos Villa (5-1-1, 3KO) against Albuquerque’s Matt Baca (4-1-1, 2KO) at 140 lbs. Said Baca about the match-up, “This is going to be a good, competitive fight. We are both up and coming prospects and I’m excited to be on the card.” Fan favorite Siju Shabazz (4-1, 4KO) who hails from Las Cruces, and is now training in Phoenix, will also be on the card in a special feature bout.

Two-time Amateur World Champion Ayanna Vasquez will be making her professional debut at Iron Boy 13. Said Roberto Vargas, President of Iron Boy Promotions, “We’re excited to have an accomplished amateur such as Ayanna making her pro debut on our card. We also want to support women’s boxing whenever possible, and had her on our card as an amateur in Phoenix. She gives a great show, and I’m sure El Paso will be no exception.” Ayanna’s brother Adam Vasquez (1-0, 0KO) will also be on the card, facing former US Marine Anthony Rocha (Debut) from Lubbock, Texas. The Vasquez siblings live and train in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Three Arizona boxers will make the trip to El Paso for Iron Boy 13. Iron Boy Promotions fighter Carlos “The Chosen One” Castro (5-0, 2KO) will make his long-awaited return to the ring on June 6th. Standout amateur Emmanuel Nieves will be making his professional debut, and David Benavidez, younger brother of exciting prospect Jose Benavidez, Jr. will be making his United States debut after amassing a 4-0, 4KO record in Mexico as a professional.

“This is such a great opportunity for the fighters and for fight fans in El Paso. Iron Boy Promotions has put on such high quality shows in Phoenix, and we’re looking forward to having that same energy, those same exciting fights here in El Paso. I’m excited that Iron Boy has chosen El Paso to launch its Texas operations,” said Rico Velez, Director of Operations for the Texas Division of Iron Boy Promotions.

Iron Boy Promotions is also honored to welcome special guests on fight night: El Paso’s own David “Nino” Rodriguez (36-1 34KO), along with 100 soldiers from Fort Bliss Army Base in El Paso.

Iron Boy Promotions will be hosting a Media Workout Day on Tuesday, June 3rd at 2:00 p.m. at Pound for Pound Boxing Gym, located at 10931 Pellicano Drive in El Paso. This event is open to the public, and fight fans are encouraged to attend. There will be food served, ticket giveaways and opportunities to meet the Iron Boy 13 fighters.

The Iron Boy 13 Official Weigh-in will be at Camino Real Hotel at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 5th.

Tickets for the event, which will take place at Buchanan’s Event Center, may be purchased at www.iron-boy.com, and are priced at $25 for general admission. Doors open at 6 p.m. on June 6th, first bell is at 7 p.m.

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Iron Boy Promotions is a Phoenix-based boxing promotions company. Established in 2011, Iron Boy Promotions is committed to providing quality, high-powered boxing shows with talented fighters.

Mashantucket, Conn. (May 15, 2014)- Earlier today, all of the fighters for the DiBella Entertainment (DBE) and Jean Pascal Promotions card weighed in ahead of their bouts tomorrow night at the beautiful Foxwoods Resort Casino, in Mashantucket, Conn., The exciting ShoBox: The New Generation doubleheader card is headlined by highly regarded undefeated junior lightweight prospect Joel Diaz Jr. taking on Tyler Asselstine and will air live on SHOWTIME® beginning at 10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast.

Below is the complete bout sheet for tomorrow night, with the official weights included. Photos and quotes from the two televised fights to follow.

10 ROUNDS – LIGHTWEIGHTS
MAIN EVENT

Joel Diaz vs. Tyler Asselstine
Palmdale, CA Toronto, Canada
15-0, 12 KO’s 14-1, 7KO’s
130 lbs. 130 lbs.

8 ROUNDS – JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
CO-FEATURE

Frank Galarza vs. Sebastien Bouchard
Brooklyn, NY Quebec, Canada
13-0-2, 9 KO’s 8-0, 2 KO’s
153 lbs. 154 lbs.

6 ROUNDS – JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS

Bryant Cruz vs. Osnell Charles
Port Chester, NY Atlantic City, NJ
10-0, 6 KO’s 10-8-1, 1 KO
132 lbs. 131 lbs.

4 ROUNDS – FEATHERWEIGHTS

Gervonta Davis vs. Joshua Arocho
Baltimore, MD Vineland, NJ
6-0, 6 KO’s 3-9-4, 2 KO’s
127 lbs. 127 lbs.

4 ROUNDS – SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS

John Magda vs. David Courchaine
Rutherford, NJ Spokane, WA
5-0, 4 KO’s 2-3, 2 KO’s
167 lbs. 163 lbs.

4 ROUNDS – JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT

Kareem Martin vs. Azamat Umarzoda
Washington, D.C. Las Vegas, NV
1-0, 1 KO 0-3
150 lbs. 152 lbs.

Tickets are priced at $125, $85 and $45, and may be purchased online at Foxwoods.com, by calling the Foxwoods’ box office at 800-200-2882, or in person at the Foxwoods box office. Tickets may also be purchased through any Ticketmaster outlet or online at Ticketmaster.com.

Barry Tompkins will call the ShoBox action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former World Champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

For fight updates go to www.dbe1.com, www.sho.com/sho/sports/home, and www.foxwoods.com. Facebook at facebook.com/DiBellaentertainment, facebook.com/ShoBoxing, facebook.com/foxwoods, and on Twitter at twitter.com/dibellaent, twitter.com/LouDiBella, twitter.com/ShoSports and twitter.com/FoxwoodsCT.

Pretoria, South Africa: Thabiso “The Rock” Mchunu (16-1, 11 KOs), the southpaw from South Africa, will fight for the vacant IBF International Cruiserweight Title against Julio “Gaspar” Cesar Dos Santos (26-2, 23 KOs), the veteran from Sao Paulo, Brazil, on June 6th at Rembrandt Hall at the University of Pretoria in Pretoria, South Africa. The fight is scheduled for ten rounds.

Mchunu vs. Chambers
Photo Credits:
Rich Graessle/Main Events
The young Mchunu, 26, of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, made his US debut Aug. 3, 2013 at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT with a stunning unanimous decision upset of former heavyweight contender “Fast” Eddie Chambers. He then went on to defeat Olanrewaju “God’s Power” Durodola on Jan. 24, 2014 on NBCSN Fight Night in Atlantic City, NJ. This will be his first fight back in his home country since signing with Main Events last year.

Dos Santos, 36, will make his South African debut against Mchunu. “Gaspar” has won his last four fights in a row, all in his hometown of Sao Paulo. Julio has an impressive 88% (23 of 26) knockout-to-win ratio and has never been stopped.

Durodola and Mchunu
Photo Credits: Rich Graessle/Main Events

A confident Mchunu said, “I am going to traumatize my Brazilian opponent, Julio Cesar Dos Santos, from beginning to end. He’ll take up soccer when I’m finished with him.” To which his trainer, Sean Smith, replied, “It’s a bold statement but I think Thabiso can give the world another superstar, this time in a 200 pound frame.”

Main Events CEO Kathy Duva said, “Our plan for Thabiso is to keep him active to build a following for him here in the United States and continue to build on the following he has in South Africa with our partner, Showpony Promotions. Dos Santos is a tough opponent who will present a good test for Mchunu and the bout is sure to entertain his fans in South Africa. A win will also move him up in the ratings, which brings us all closer to the goal of capturing a world cruiserweight title.”

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Montreal, Canada (May 15, 2014) The fighter weighed in today for tomorrow nights ESPN’s Friday Night Fights from the famed Olympic Stadium in Montreal, Canada. Former world title challenger DELVIN “EL Peligro” RODRIGUEZ takes on JOACHIM Alcine and heavyweight contender JOE “The Future” HANKS faces DERRIC “The Shaolin Fist” ROSSY. Pictures and weights below.

10 Round Jr. Middleweight
Delvin Rodriguez 153.8
Joachim Alcine 153.

10 Round Hvy Weight
Derric Rossey 234.7
Joe Hanks 232.8

6 Round LtWeight
Christian Uruzquiea 134.5
Mario Perez 135.

6 Round Super Middleweight
Frank Miville 169.6
Walid Smichet 172.5

6 Round Jr. Lightweight
Kevin Lavalee 130.8
James Owens 131

Tickets are available through the Admission network www.admission.com 1-855-790-1245
Tickets: $54 Stands/ $110 Floor/$195 VIP with beverage service

Undefeated Las Vegas-based lightweight Jesus “Chuy” Gutierrez (11-0, 3 KOs) is getting ready to electrify the ring once again on Saturday, May 31, when he takes on Mexico’s Pablo Beccera (7-6, 4 KOs).

25-year-old Gutierrez will face Beccera on the undercard of DiBella Entertainment’s and Sampson Boxing’s (in association with Right Hook Promotions) event entitled “Real Fights” in the Tropicana Pavilion at the New Tropicana Resort in Las Vegas.

The co-main events that night will be telecast live on HBO Latino and HBO2 (12 midnight [ET/PT]) and feature a 10-round super featherweight battle between Dominican former world champion Javier “El Abejon” Fortuna (24-0-1, 18 KOs) and heavy-handed Mexican contender Juan Antonio Rodriguez (26-4, 23 KOs), as well as an “All Puerto Rico” 10-round super bantamweight war between undefeated Luis Rosa (16-0, 7 KOs) and Luis “Orlandito” Del Valle (18-1, 13 KOs).

Tickets for “Real Fights” are priced at $85, $65 and $37 (plus applicable taxes). They are available for purchase online (www.troplv.com), in person at the Tropicana Las Vegas Show Tickets desk or by phone (800-829-9034).

Gutierrez, who was named the “Breakout Athlete of the Year” at the Vegas Music Awards, defeated Moris Rodriguez on April 4, at Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino, in his last fight.

Born in the Mexican town of Culiacan, Sinaloa, Gutierrez’s family emigrated to the US when he was still an infant. He discovered his passion for boxing after arriving in Las Vegas at age 14 and venturing into Johnny Tocco’s Boxing Gym, where he met his trainer, Danny Garcia.

Extremely popular in his adopted hometown, Gutierrez is also an outspoken advocate with Bully Busters 702, a local anti-bullying campaign.

“I’ve always been a confident fighter, but it wasn’t till the guys from the Mexican Olympic committee got a hold of me, that really convinced me that this boxing thing was for real,” Gutierrez recalls. “This sport had strangely found me, and there is no way I’m gonna let it go. I’ve always stood out in everything I’ve done, but boxing gives me this high, this feeling which I’ve never felt, nor can I replace.”

Gutierrez says boxing is his destiny, and he is constantly improving. “I was born for this, and every day that passes, I get better. With the support of my family, friends, and my ambition, there is nothing that can stop me. I’m here to make my name remembered in this this sport. I can talk about it all day, but I’d rather show you.”

Jesus Gutierrez is promoted by Right Hook Promotions along with promotions by HustleGurl Entertainment.

Also scheduled to appear on the card in a special-attraction eight-round middleweight bout will be former WBA junior middleweight world champion and “The Contender” champion, WBA #10-rated Sergio “The Latin Snake” Mora (25-3-2, 8 KOs) taking on once-beaten Samuel Rogers (14-1, 8 KOs).

To view Tropicana Las Vegas hotel rates, visit www.troplv.com.

ABOUT SAMPSON BOXING

After a very successful run as a matchmaker and adviser, Sampson Lewkowicz switched over to the promotional side of professional boxing in January 2008.

Sampson Boxing has grown into one of the world’s most prestigious promotional firms, representing many of the world’s best fighters and most promising young contenders.

Sampson Boxing has promotional partners all over North and South America, Africa, Asia, New Zealand, Australia, Europe and Central America and Sampson Boxing events have been televised on such premiere networks as HBO, Showtime, ESPN, VS. and several international networks.

BOSTON (May 14, 2014) – An ankle injury has forced Ontario’s Logan McGuinness to withdraw from his NABA Featherweight Title fight against Mike “The Machine” Oliver, but fans at the House of Blues in Boston and those watching at home on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes on Thursday, June 5 will be treated to an exciting new Golden Boy Live! main event when unbeaten New Yorker Emmanuel Gonzalez faces Philadelphia’s Tevin “American Idol” Farmer in a 10-round junior lightweight bout.

In other action, returning to the ring after a great last outing at the House of Blues in Boston will be exciting lightweight Jamie Kavanagh of Dublin, Ireland against an opponent to be announced as well as previously announced unbeaten heavyweight Alexis Santos of Lawrence, Mass. who will now face Daniel Martz (10-1-1, 7 KOs) of Clarksburg, WV for the NABF Junior Heavyweight Title.

Also, in non-televised bouts, fans will see super middleweights Gary “Spike” O’Sullivan (16-1, 10 KOs) of Ireland face off against Quincy, Massachusetts’ Jose Medina (18-14-1, 7 KOs) and Mark Deluca (9-0, 6 KOs), who is also a Quincy native, will face Richard “Bobo” Starnino (9-13-2, 2 KOs) of Providence, RI in six and four round bouts respectively. Quincy cruiserweight Chris Traietti (16-3, 12 KOs) will face an opponent to be determined, Pembroke, Mass. cruiserweight Vinnie Carita (9-1-1, 9 KOs) will face Danny Phippen (21-1, 16 KOs) of Wareham, Mass and welterweight Rashidi Ellis (5-0, 3 KOs) of Lynn, Mass will meet Shakha Moore (11-20-3, 2 KOs) of Norwalk, Conn. all in a six-round welterweight bouts. The evening will kick-off with a four-round heavyweight fight between Danny Kelly (5-0-1, 4 KOs) of Washington, D.C. and Eric Newell (7-2-2, 5 KOs) of Bethlehem, Penn.

A Bronze medalist in the U.S. Amateur National Championships, The Bronx’ Emmanuel Gonzalez (14-0, 7 KOs) is currently one of the brightest stars on the New York professional boxing scene. Born of Puerto Rican descent, the 26-year-old Gonzalez is a man of many talents in the ring, which were showcased during his recent wins over Noel Echevarria and Victor Sanchez.

Hailing from the fighting city of Philadelphia, 23-year-old Tevin “American Idol” Farmer (15-4-1, 3 KOs) has a wide array of skills that he can use in the ring and with eight consecutive wins to his name, he’s on the fast track to big things at 130 pounds. With seven straight wins during a busy 2013 campaign, Farmer kicked off 2014 with a win over Noel Echevarria, an opponent he and Gonzalez have in common.

Twenty-three-year-old Dublin native Jamie “The Nuisance” Kavanagh (16-1-1, 7 KOs) returns to the ring after an impressive eight round victory over Andres Navarro on March 17 and looks to be back in line to continue his rise up the lightweight ladder. Now, he looks to capture the attention of Boston’s loyal fans again and make this his second home against an opponent to be determined in an eight round battle.
Tickets, priced at $150 (reserved seating), $100 (reserved seating) and $45 (general admission) are on sale now at the House of Blues Box Office, the Orpheum Theater box office or online at http://m.concerts.livenation.com/event/01004C389CC1B5BE, www.murphysboxingusa.com or www.backeastpromotions.com.

Gonzalez vs. Farmer, a 10-round junior lightweight bout, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions, Murphy’s Boxing U.S.A. and Back East Promotions and is sponsored by Corona, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Mohegan Sun and EchoStor. The House of Blues doors open at 5:00 p.m. ET and the first fight starts at 5:30 p.m. ET. The FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes broadcast airs live at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.

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INDIO, Calif. . (May 15, 2014) – SHOWTIME Sports’ ShoBox: The New Generation returns on Friday, June 6, with what promises to be a thrilling tripleheader featuring the top young talent for which the series is known. Televised live on SHOWTIME from the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif., the 10-round main event will feature undefeated California middleweight Hugo “The Boss” Centeno Jr. against fellow unbeaten Domonique “3D” Dolton of Detroit.

In the ShoBox co-main event, also scheduled for 10 rounds in the junior middleweight division, dynamic New York City phenom Eddie “E Boy” Gomez puts his perfect record on the line when he faces Francisco Santana of Santa Barbara, Calif. Opening the event will be super bantamweight rising star Diego “The Golden Kid” De La Hoya against an opponent to be announced.

Fighting out of Oxnard, Calif. 23-year-old Hugo “The Boss” Centeno Jr. (20-0, 11 KOs) is just starting to scratch the surface of his enormous potential. Winner of 90 amateur bouts, Centeno Jr. has added 20 professional wins as well, with victories over respected competition such as Ayi Bruce, Allen Conyers, KeAndrae Leatherwood and Angel Osuna, putting him on the short list of fighters expected to win a world title in the coming years.

A former amateur star who nearly secured a spot on the 2008 U.S. Olympic team, Domonique Dolton (14-0, 8 KOs) has been waiting for an opportunity like this for a long time, and he’s not about to let it pass him by. A protégé of the late, great Emanuel Steward, the 23-year-old turned professional in 2008, and he has taken care of every challenge he has faced since then in impressive style. A winner of the WBC Fecarbox and NABA middleweight titles, Dolton is in stellar form heading into the June 6 bout.

Hailing from the Bronx, N.Y., Eddie Gomez (16-0, 10 KOs) has done a lot in a short time thus far as a professional, following up a stellar amateur career with dominant victories over a high level of competition. In his last three bouts, the skilled boxer-puncher has defeated Luis Hernandez, Steve Upsher Chambers and Daquan Arnett, and he hopes to continue this stellar run with another big win on ShoBox.

Currently riding an impressive seven-fight winning streak, Santa Barbara’s Francisco Santana (19-3-1, 9 KOs) is expected to not just be Gomez’ toughest test to date, but a fighter with the potential to upset the unbeaten New Yorker. Owner of 2013 wins against Freddy Hernandez and Joachim Alcine, the 27-year-old will be looking to make it eight-in a row on June 6.

Just four fights into his professional career, Mexicali’s Diego “The Golden Kid” De La Hoya (4-0, 3 KOs) is drawing positive comparisons to the stars of the sport, including his cousin, Oscar De La Hoya. And while the 19-year-old super bantamweight is still young in his career, his victories thus far show a mature young man with all the tools to one day earn a world championship belt.

Centeno, Jr. vs. Dolton, a 10-round middleweight fight, is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions, and sponsored by Corona. The ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader will take place on Friday, June 6 at Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino in Indio, Calif., and will be televised live on SHOWTIME beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast). Doors open at 3:00 p.m. PT and the first fight begins at 3:10 p.m. PT.

Tickets, priced at $45, $35, $25 are available at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, by calling (800) 827-2946 or online at www.fantasyspringsresort.com.

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