“The Pride of Providence” Peter Manfredo Jr. (39-7, 20 KOs) will battle fellow Rhode Island super middleweight Rich Gingras (13-3-1, 8 KOs) in the 10-round main event of “Pride & Power” on Friday, Nov. 22nd, 2013 at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I., and you can own a piece of the action!

Order your tickets today and receive a free fight poster autographed by both Manfredo and Gingras. Supplies are limited, and this offer is only valid until 5 p.m. today, so don’t be left out in the cold! Tickets are available at $46, $61, $101 and $161 for VIP ringside and can be purchased by calling 401-724-2253/2254 or online at www.cesboxing.com.

The undercard of “Pride & Power” features another longtime fan favorite as former four-time world champion Jaime “Hurricane” Clampitt (21-5-1, 7 KOs) of Warwick, R.I., returns from a three-year layoff for one last fight when she faces Brooklyn’s Dominga Olivo (8-8) in a six-round lightweight bout. Unbeaten Cranston, R.I., welterweight Nick DeLomba (2-0) will face Carlos Hernandez (3-2-1, 2 KOs) of Bridgeport, Conn., in a six-round bout and Providence’s KJ Harrison-Lombardi (3-0-1) will face newcomer Peter Eldridge of Brockton, Mass., in a four-round middleweight bout. Also on the undercard, Hartford, Conn., super welterweight Antonio Marrero (0-1) will face Providence’s Publio Pena (1-0, 1 KO) in a four-round bout.

After honing in on his pro debut for nearly six months, tough 30-year-old Brooklynite Omar Choudri looks to prove that age is just a number in the ring as he gets set for a late pro start against the gritty Albany, NY native Donyell Dukes.

Being involved in a number of gym-wars as a sparring partner for the very best including Peter Quillin, Will Rosinsky, and Marcus Browne, Choudri’s boxing notoriety peaked far before he got the proper tools and guidance to fabricate a lasting career. Now, with many behind him (and many doubting him), Choudri plans to act on the words he muttered as a barely-teenaged boy after watching Muhammad Ali light the torch at the ’96 Atlanta Olympics — “I’m going to be a champion”.

In an interview with ESPN New York Boxing writer Michael Woods, Choudri proudly stated “If Bernard Hopkins can do it at 48, if Sergio Martinez can do it at 38 … I’ve seen guys better than Floyd Mayweather in gyms, but they didn’t make it, and they won’t do better than me, because they don’t have my heart,” he says. “Not even God can go against you if you’re determined enough.”

Just as the winless Donnie Dukes isn’t Sergio Martinez; Omar Choudri, fortunately, isn’t 48-years-old like Bernard Hopkins — where 1/1,000 fighters don’t even triumph to half the extent of Hopkins. One must sense at 30-years-old the window is already dimming, but common estimates fall short commonly enough, while dedication, devotion, as well as a split-second wake up call or two can make all the difference.

His first fight is signed and sealed for the 5 Star Banquet Hall in Long Island City, Queens, New York on November 15th. Only about two weeks shy of the fight, training camp hours are increasing and the work load is getting harder. More work here, less work in the ring is the method of choice.

Tickets are still available for this fight card, presented by Uprising Promotions. In the main event, Greek-American Female Heavyweight Sonya Lamonakis goes against Gwendolyn O’Neil in an eight-round scrap.

Follow Omar Choudri’s pre-fight activities on Facebook at Omar Choudri – Professional Boxer.

Tori Nelson 143 – Kali Reis 144
(WIBA title)
Jarrell Miller 267 – Willie Chisolm 235.5
Gerome Quigley 150.5 – Damien Butler 149
Brian Meadows 151 – Elmer Vera 151
Jeremy Trussell 169.5 – On’Rey Towns 163.5

Venue: Martin’s Valley Mansion
1st Bell: 8pm est
Live Stream: www.pandafeed.tv

Jonathan Ogden Foundation Show

(San Diego, CA) – Bobby D Presents, the premier San Diego based promoter, returns one more time for 2013 on Thursday, November 21st, to present yet again another night of professional boxing in San Diego, “America’s Finest City”. Led by President Bobby DePhilippis, 2012 California boxing hall of fame inductee, the “San Diego Fights” fight cards are known for their high level of competitiveness, fighter skill and above all, entertainment. After a successful run at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, Bobby D Presents has secuted a new, more centralized venue at the Crowne Plaza Hanalei Hotel located at the famed Hotel Ci rcle just north of downtown. The last installment of the year of their successful running boxing series will be no exception as it will mark the return to the ring of local favorite Aaron “Gavilan” Garcia (12-3-2, 3KOs) as he faces a stern test in Kevin “Hostile” Hoskins (7-2, 5KOs) of Moreno Valley, CA, in an explosive six rounder in the super featherweight division.

Aaron “Gavilan” Garcia of Vista, CA
Garcia, one of the most decorated amateurs to come out of the county, is on a hot streak with two impressive wins so far this year. In his first last May, after a two years of inactivity, Garcia stopped Cesar Garcia of Ensenada with a crushing body blow in the first round. Not known for his power, it was mentioned that “Gavilan” broke the south of the border fighter’s rib with a left hook/upper cut to the mid-section. In his next fight two months later, Garcia went the much needed rounds with a durable Johnny Frazier winning a shut out unanimous decision in a four rounder. In Hoskins, Garcia will face a tough brawler who is no stranger to San Diego. His last time here last February, Hoskins became the spoiler and stopped previously undefeated Eduardo Rivera in the first round. Rivera, who at the time was 9-0-1. 3KOs), was no match for Hoskins when they both began to exchange heavy leather in the center of the ring. Hoskins was able to land a picture perfect left hook the chin that put Rivera out for commission. Rivera has not fought since. Nothing less than fireworks are expected in the Garcia-Hoskins match up.

In the co-main event, “Superman” Joshua Marks (8-5, 8KOs) of El Centro, CA, will look to get back on the win column when he puts up his fists against Poti, Georgia’s Levan “The Wolf” Ghvamichava (10-1, 8KOs) in a scheduled light welterweight eight rounds. Marks, who has fought twice in San Diego, will have a stern test against Ghvamichava who is suffered his first pro loss in his last fight. Touted as the next best thing to come out of the former Soviet Union, Ghvamichava fell to unheralded Alberto Herrera in a split decision last July. The hard hitting Marks stopped Oscar Godoy in one of the best local fights in San Diego back in early 2012 and his last fight, he was stopped by Bobby D Presents’ Emmanuel Robles. Now Marks has vowed to not only upset the apple cart for Ghvamichava but redeem himself in front of the San Diego crowd.

Featured in very special attraction, the ultra-popular David Barragan (6-0-1, 3KOs) will put his undefeated record on the line when he takes on the much more experienced Arthur Brambila (9-19-1, 4KOs) in his first scheduled six rounder. Barragan took fight of the night honors in his last performance when he defeated former Canadian amateur standout Matt Dumais. Barragan dropped Dumais in the first round and when it looked like he was headed for a quick night, Dumais turned up the heat and turned the super welterweight four rounder into a war. Brambila is looking to ruin the party with his experience that he has gained by facing up and coming prospect Jonathan Chicas, former world champions Antonio DeMarco and Mike Alavaro among others.
Also scheduled are Prince “Tiger” Smalls (1-0-1) against Luis “Chapo” Vargas (1-5-1) in a featherweight four, super bantamweight “Smokin'” Joe Perez (4-0, 3KOs) against Tijuana’s Victor Capaceta (3-4-2, 1KO) and his pro debut, light heavyweight Tony Johnson versus the dreaded TBA.

The Crowne Plaza Hanalei Hotel is located at 2270 Hotel Circle North in San Diego. Tickets are still available at SanDiegoFights.com or by calling 619.420.8866. Doors open at 6:30 with the first punch thrown at 7:30pm.

“San Diego Fights” is proudly sponsored by Mossy Automotive Group, Filippi’s Pizza Grotto, Car Czar, Everlast, David G. Schmidt General Contractor, House of Boxing Gym and Boxing Fraternity Apparel and features the San Diego Bikini Dolls.

DOVER, Del. — The headline bout for Friday Night Fights on Nov. 22 for the NABA Light Welterweight Championship Title now features Edgar “El Chamaco” Santana, of Spanish Harlem, N.Y., against Michael “Cold Blood” Clark of Columbus, Ohio. The first bell is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the Rollins Center®.

The co-feature is undefeated welterweight phenom, Dusty Hernandez-Harrison, of Washington, DC. Hernandez-Harrison is fresh from a dominating victory at Madison Square Garden — a 10-round battle for the WBC Youth Welterweight World Championship title — over Josh “Pit Bull” Torres on Nov. 2. Hernandez-Harrison is ranked No. 19 by the NABF and No. 40 by the WBC.

Unbeaten super featherweight Omar “Super O” Douglas, Wilmington, Del., will fight for the NABA Youth Super Featherweight Championship title against an opponent to be named. This will be the first professional title shot for Douglas, a two-time Olympic Junior Champion.

The undercard features cruiserweight Alex Guerrero of Salisbury, Md., super middleweight “Mighty” Mike Tiberi of Smyrna, Del., lightweight “Jolt’n” Joey Tiberi of Newark, Del., and undefeated Dover favorites, super middleweight John “Church Boy” Bowman and cruiserweight Lamont “Problem Solver” Singletary.

The evening will be highlighted with a tribute to retiring light welterweight Mike “No Joke” Stewart in recognition of his career accomplishments.

Tickets are priced $35 – $125 and may be purchased by calling VIP Services at 800-711-5882 or visiting doverdowns.com. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and will call will be open 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Event, times and card are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

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About Dover Downs Hotel & Casino

Owned by Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: DDE), Dover Downs Hotel & Casino® is a premier gaming and entertainment resort destination in the Mid-Atlantic region. Gaming operations consist of more than 2,400 slots and a full complement of table games including poker. The AAA-rated Four Diamond hotel is Delaware’s largest with 500 luxurious rooms/suites and amenities including a full-service spa/salon, concert hall and 41,500 sq. ft. of multi-use event space. Live, world-class harness racing is featured November through April, and horse racing is simulcast year-round. Professional football parlay betting is accepted during the season. Additional property amenities include multiple restaurants from fine dining to casual fare, bars/lounges and retail shops. For more information, please visit www.doverdowns.com.

NEW YORK (November 6, 2013)
Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing® is gearing up for a special evening this Saturday night, NOVEMBER 9 with top rated junior middleweight contender Demetrius Andrade challenging for the world title Live on HBO ®
and DeGuardia being honored as an inductee
into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame.

“Over my more than 20 years promoting, this Saturday night is among the most special evenings,” said DeGuardia. “Having worked with Demetrius since he turned professional it’s very rewarding to put him in a position to challenge for the world title where the whole world truly will be watching.”

“In addition, I’m personally humbled and honored to be inducted into the prestigious Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame. Having promoted a wealth of successful shows during my career in Connecticut and particularly at Mohegan Sun (the host of the Award Ceremony Saturday night) this means a great deal to me”.

“I only wish I could attend but I committed to be with Demetrius and must be ringside in Texas for his world title fight. Perhaps the HBO telecast will be a part of the awards and dinner festivities so I can be there on the screen as I will be in spirit” DeGuardia joked.

DeGuardia’s Star Boxing has brought countless fantastic shows to Connecticut on virtually every TV Medium.

Sporting a record of 19-0-0 (13KO’s), the 25-year-old Andrade will challenge Vanes Martirosyan, 33-0-1 (21KO’s), for the vacant World Boxing Organization Junior Middleweight Title at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. The HBO telecast will start live at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT.

Andrade turned professional in October 2008, followed an illustrious amateur career that included representing the United States at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. Andrade is co-promoted by Star Boxing and Banner Promotions.

Joining DeGuardia in the 2013 Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame class will be boxing broadcaster extraordinaire Al Bernstein, former world title challengers Luigi “Kid Dynamite” Campurato and Israel “Pito” Cardona along with referee/amateur coach Johnny Callas and USA Boxing administrator Roland Roy.

ABOUT STAR BOXING:

Star Boxing Inc. celebrated its 20th Anniversary in 2012. Star Boxing has worked to produce some of the most exciting and memorable boxing events in recent history. Star has continued to work with and develop a number of very exciting world champions, world rated contenders and young prospects. Star has consistently brought credibility, integrity, and exciting fights to the boxing industry. For more information on Star Boxing, visit their official website at www.StarBoxing.com and follow them on Twitter @ Star Boxing and Facebook at Star Boxing.

MIAMI (November 6, 2013) – The comeback of former World Boxing Association (WBA) junior middleweight champion Yuri Foreman continues Tuesday night, November 12, 2013 at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

Foreman (31-2, 8 KOs), rated No. 14 by the World Boxing Council (WBC), takes on Mexican invader Javier “Pelon’ Gomez (14-11, 10 KOs) in the eight-round co-feature on “Knockout Night at the Hard Rock Live,” presented by Mo Productions.

The 10-round main event showcases Michael “The Brazilian” Rocky” Oliveira (21-1, 16 KOs), rated No. 7 by the WBC and No. 11 by the WBA, against former Mexican welterweight champion Noberto “Demonio” Gonzalez (19-2, 13 KOs).

JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ ATTENDING “KNOCKOUT NIGHT AT THE HARD ROCK LIVE”

Hall of Famer Julio Cesar Chavez has confirmed that he will be attending “Knockout Night at the Hard Rock Live” to closely watch Michael Oliveira in action. The retired six-time, three-division world champion is the father of professional boxers Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. and Omar Chavez, who is a potential opponent for Oliveira in 2014.

“Knockout Night at the Hard Rock Live,” presented by MO Productions, will air live on SporTV, a Brazilian Sports television broadcaster affiliate to TV Globo Network, and TNC in Argentina.

Nearly four years ago to the day (Nov. 14, 2009) of his upcoming fight, the 33-year-old Foreman dropped Daniel Santos (32-3-1) twice en route to a win by unanimous 12-round decision (117-109 twice, 116-110), to capture the WBA 154-pound title and become one of the few modern-day Jewish world champions.

In 2010, Foreman lost his first title defense to the great Miguel Cotto by ninth-round technical knockout at Yankee Stadium, followed nine-months later by a loss in Las Vegas to New York City rival Pawel Wolak, when Foreman was unable to continue fighting after six rounds.

A consummate boxer whose leg strength is critical, Foreman suffered a knee injury that eventually required surgery, which contributed to his only two losses as a professional. Foreman was out of the ring for nearly two years, returning to win three consecutive decisions over Brandon Baue (DE6), Gundrick King (DEC6) and Jamaal Davis (DEC8) this past July.

“After two years of inactivity,” Foreman explained, “I decided not to rush, taking my time to gradually build myself up to be better than I was before. November 12th is an eight-round fight and, God willing, it will be very successful. Then, it’ll be a 10-rounder and after that, hopefully, I will be positioned once again for a world title fight.”

An aspiring rabbi, Foreman was born in Belarus, moved to Israel, and resides in Brooklyn, New York. He has taken an obvious liking to South Florida.

“This fight is a great opportunity for me in terms of the location,” Foreman said. “South Florida has one of the largest Jewish communities in the US, so it’s important for me to fight there and win impressively. I recently visited South Florida to promote my November 12th fight and, I must say, the Jewish community was very supportive. I want to put on a great fight for them.”

Undefeated light heavyweight Yunieski “The Diamond” Gonzalez (12-0, 8 KOs), a former member of the Cuban National Boxing Team, faces former WBC FECARBOX champion Jinner Guerrero (7-1, 6 KOs), of Ecuador, in a 10-round bout.

In scheduled six-round bouts are unbeaten Cuban featherweight Hairon “El Maja” Socarras (7-0, 5 KOs) vs. former world title challenger Jhon Alberto Molina (32-26-3, 20 KOs) and Bahamian lightweight Valentino Knowles (1-0) vs. TBA (opponent to be announced). Knowles was a silver medalist in the 2011 Pan-American Games.

Also fighting on the undercard in four-round matches are Cuban super middleweight Vilier Quinones (5-0, 3 KOs), a former World Junior Championships gold medalist, vs. Mrcus Brooks (7-15-1, 3 KOs), heavyweight prospect and 2008 Cuban Olympian Robert Alfonso (2-0) vs. Jamal “Knockout” Woods (3-8-1, 3 KOs), Egyptian light heavyweight Ahmed Elbiali (2-0, 2 KOs) vs. Borngod Washington (3-13, 1 KO), and West Palm Beach cruiserweight Steve Geffard (0-2) vs. Lamont Capers (1-2). Oliveira, Gonzalez, Socarras, Knowles, Quinines, Alfonso and Elbiali are all fighting out of Miami. All fights and fighters are subject to change.

Tickets cost $79, $29 and $19*, all seats are reserved and available to purchase at Ticketmaster outlets online at www.myhrl.com, ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000. *Additional fees may apply. Tickets are also available to purchase at the Brizilian Rocky Fight Club in Miami (7500 NW 25th St., Unit 4 – 305-436-0210).

Doors open at 6 p.m. ET with the first bout scheduled for 7 p.m. / ET.

For more information about the November 12 “Knockout Night at Hard Rock Live” event please visit www.MichaelOliveira.com. You may friend Oliveira on Facebook (www.facebook.com/MichaelOliveriaboxing), or follow him on Twitter @RockyOliveira and Instagram @rockyoliveira.

PHILADELPHIA, PA (NOVEMBER 6, 2013)–This Thursday night at the Martin’s Valley Mansion in the Cockeysville, Maryland, Tori Nelson will be making the 1st defense of the her WIBA Welterweight title when she defends against Kali Reis in a bout schedule for eight rounds.

The fight card can be seen LIVE all over the world on www.pandafeed.tv for just $9.99 by clicking: http://pandafeed.tv/#!/watch/5271b322e9576d2b45014ead and will begin at 8pm eastern with the broadcast beginning at 7:50

Nelson, who is undefeated with a record of 7-0-3 knows that she has a tough task ahead of her and expects a great fight from Reis (5-1-1, 2 KO’s)

“I think it’s going to be a good fight”, said Nelson. “Kali has a nice straight right hand and she likes to stay in the middle of the ring.”

Nelson knows that this is a good opportunity to make a name for herself in front of a worldwide audience.

“I am excited. Ever since i began fighting i think about fighting title fights. Thursday will give me a chance to showcase my skills.”

“I am hopeful that on Thursday i will become a four-time world champion.”

Nelson is the former WBC Middleweight, WIBA Middleweight and she won the WIBA Welterweight title with a ten round unanimous decision over Aleksandra Magdziak Lopes on September 13th.

Reis of Providence, Rhode Island has a record 5-1-1 with 2 knockouts knows that this a great opportunity to become a world champion.

“I am ready for this fight and I have been training hard,”said Reis, “I know what is necessary to win this fight.”

But she knows that she will have her work cut out for her to win this title.

“Tori is really tough. She comes forward and is determined. She throws a lot of punches.”

“I am honored to be fighting for the world title. reatI am coming off a year layoff and its great to be fighting for this championship.”

“I am happy to represent Native American people and i fight for all nations.”, finished Reis.

In the six round co-feature, undefeated Heavyweight, Jarrell Miller (5-0-1, 5 KO’s) of Brooklyn, NY takes on Willie Chishom (7-18, 4 KO’s)

Gerome Quigley (1-0, 1 KO) of Montgomery Village, MD battles Damien Butler (0-3) of Glenarden, MD in a four round Welterweight bout.

Jeremy Trussell (4-0, 3 KO’s) of Baltimore, MD will take on an opponent to be named in a four round Jr. Middleweight bout.

Alexandru Marin (1-0, 1 KO) of Silver Spring, MD will take on an opponent to be named in a four round Featherweight bout.

Rolando Chinea (4-0, 2 KO’s) of Lancaster, PA will fight Benjamin Olinga (1-3) of Washington, DC in a four round Jr. Welterweight bout.

World Series of Fighting is proud to announce the addition of Cody “Bam Bam” Bollinger (14-2) to the company’s bantamweight roster.

The 22-year-old Californian signed a multi-fight deal with World Series of Fighting and is expected to debut for the promotion in early 2014.

“Cody is an extremely talented fighter, and we’re thrilled to have him on board with our company,” World Series of Fighting President Ray Sefo said. “Cody has recently endured some tough times in his career, but we believe he is highly skilled and has a bright future in front of him. I can’t wait to see what he can accomplish in the World Series of Fighting decagon.”

Despite his young age, Bollinger has been competing professionally for seven years. Bollinger’s father signed a waiver for him to make his professional debut in 2006 at just 15 years old. He’s since built an impressive 14-2 mark, including five wins by submission and another four by knockout.

Most recently, Bollinger was a contestant on “The Ultimate Fighter 18,” where he defeated Rafael de Freitas to earn his way on to the show. However, he failed to make weight for his next fight with Anthony Gutierrez and was eliminated from the show.

“It is not every day that one finds himself living a dream that turns into a nightmare,” Bollinger wrote in his Revgear Sports blog. I knew heading into the show that this was going to be the hardest weight cut of my career. … I missed weight and have zero excuses about it, I didn’t adjust well enough to the situation I was put in and paid for that tremendously.”

Bollinger will now get a second chance to make a first impression.

“When one dream ends, you make the shift to chase a new one,” Bollinger said.

About WSOF
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.

Jersey City, NJ – Jersey City resident, former cruiserweight and light heavyweight champion and current IBF North American Heavyweight Champion, Tomasz “Goral” Adamek and his trainer, Roger Bloodworth will hold a workout and Meet and Greet for Jersey City Mayor Steven M. Fulop and a contingency of children from Jersey City Recreation Boxing this Saturday, November 9th,11AM ET at World Boxing Gym in Jersey City.

World Boxing Gym proprietor, Adam Polulak said, “We at World Boxing Gym are excited to host this event with Mayor Fulop and Tomasz Adamek. We hope to inspire the kids who come to this event and show them that hard work and dedication really do pay off.”

Adamek and Bloodworth are preparing for the heavyweight’s November 16th fight against Czar Glazkov on NBC (broadcast time begins 2:30PM ET), but are happy to take some time to welcome the mayor and kids to give them a little taste of a day in the life of a professional boxer’s training camp.

Trainer, Roger Bloodworth said, “Tomasz and I realize it’s important to let the kids see that professional athletes are real people who work hard for what they want. We’ll show them a little of our training regimen and say hello. We look forward to meeting them.”

New York, NY (11/6/13) – They grew up on opposite sides of the County of Kings, and come from completely different spectrums of life. One an Orthodox Jew and the other a Puerto Rican-American, who grew up getting in trouble with gangs, eventually serving a six-year prison sentence. They each took to boxing at a very young age, and a matchup between the two has been talked about since both were competing in the NY Golden Gloves many years ago.

On November 9, their worlds will finally collide when Gabriel “Tito” Bracero (22-1, 4KO’s) and Dmitriy “Star of David” Salita (35-1-1, 18KO’s) square off in a 10-round crossroads welterweight showdown at the Aviator Sports and Events Center in Brooklyn, NY. The much anticipated bout is being promoted by DiBella Entertainment, in association with Star of David Promotions, and will be the feature bout of the evening on this special-edition Saturday Broadway Boxing.

“I am very excited sitting here today. I literally have the chills I am that excited. This has been a fight that has been talked about for a very long time,” stated Bracero at the initial press conference to announce the anticipated matchup.

“This is a true crossroads, NYC neighborhood battle. There hasn’t been a fight this big here in a very long time. I have a lot of respect for Gabe, I know what type of fighter he is, I know he is a warrior, but I am very focused and there is no doubt in my mind that I will come out victorious come November 9,” said the former world-title challenger Salita.

Bracero echoed similar sentiments on the importance of the bout for both fighters’ careers.

“I have known Dmitriy for many years. Outside of the ring, we are friends, but come November 9, that all goes out the window. It’s business time. November 9 is an opportunity for both of us. We are both in our thirties and we both have one loss on our records. This is an important fight not only for me and Dmitriy, but for the fans. This is an opportunity for me not to only make a statement, but to move on to the next level. I have been waiting for this opportunity for a very long time. I am very confident and there is no doubt in my mind that I will be handling my business come November 9.

The winner of the bout on Saturday night takes a major step toward a significant fight in the loaded 140-147lb. divisions. A loss will be absolutely devastating for their careers.

Tickets are currently on sale and are priced at $125, $85, $65 and $45, and can be purchased by calling the DiBella Entertainment office at (212) 947-2577. Only a limited number of tickets are currently left at each price point so act fast as this event will be sold out!

NEW YORK CITY (November 6, 2013) – Held prisoner because of the boxing network war, undefeated World Boxing Organization (WBO) middleweight champion Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin (30-0, 22 KOs) is still searching for his career defining fight.

The 30-year-old Quillin, fighting out of Brooklyn, is the only top-rated 160-pounder aligned with Showtime. The marquee-name middleweights, Sergio Martinez (WBC/Ring Magazine champion) and Gennady Golovkin (WBA), fight exclusively on rival HBO.

Quillin relishes the opportunity to fight any of the top rated middleweights, but he also understands the politics of boxing and the situation it has presently placed him in. “It’s not up to me who I fight,” Quillin said. “If the money is right, I’m up for fighting any of the top names, especially Martinez and Golovkin, but everybody’s aware of what’s going on behind the scenes (Showtime vs. HBO). My job is to work hard and be ready. I have the most powerful team in boxing (Golden Boy Promotions, adviser Al Haymon, co-managers John Seip and Jim McDevitt) and they get me the best available deals. I’m not worried about who I’m fighting. They come to me with my fights.”

Here’s how Quillin breaks down the top middleweights in the world, not listed in any particular order:

Sergio Martinez: “He is the one everybody has as No. 1 in the middleweight division. Martinez has fought some very exciting fights. He’s a showman in the ring.”

Gennady Golovkin: “A power puncher. Golovkin brings power into the ring and gets a lot of knockouts.”

Darren Barker (IBF champion): “He always puts his best foot forward and always tries as hard as possible. Barker and I would bring a lot of fireworks into the ring.”

Daniel Geale: “Another exciting fighter who bangs with the best. It worked for a while against Barker.”

Felix Sturm: “I haven’t seen too much of him. I hope Sturm pursues more fights to make the middleweight division even tougher than it is right now.”

Martin Murray: “He is determined and exciting. I can’t take anything away from Murray.”

Peter Quillin: “A very exciting guy always looking for new ways to win. He has power, showmanship and a lot of smarts in the ring.”

Quillin recently overcame personal heartache in his second title defense victory, by 10th round technical knockout over a game Gabriel Rosado, who suffered a serious cut over his eye that resulted in the fight being halted on the advice of the ring doctor. While he was in the middle of training camp in Los Angeles, Quillin’s wife, Allison, suffered a miscarriage five months into her pregnancy. She was home in New York City.

“I struggled with it,” Quillin admitted. “I was obligated to camp, 3000 miles away, and she had to go through it without me being there to comfort her. We’re praying together and I’m working on being more compassionate.”

Quillin is already back in the gym, going through light workouts and yoga. “I took a week off and bought my dream car (red Corvette Stingray),” he added. “I get depressed when I’m not working out. My wife goes to work and I’m all alone. I need to be active to be productive, so I went right back into the gym. My dad taught me how to clear my head. I’m staying ready and in shape, just in case the opportunity for my career defining fight comes along.”

For more information about Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin go online to www.TheKidChocolate.com (Team Kid Chocolate T-shirts on sale here) or follow him on Twitter @KidChocolate and Instagram@KidChocolate.

At the third day of 51st WBC Convention in Bangkok, Thailand, the WBC announced that WBC Cruiserweight Champion Krzysztof “Diablo” Wlodarczyk’s dramatic come-from-behind victory over Rakhim Chakhkiev, last June at the Dynamo Palace of Sports in Krylatskoye, Moscow, Russia, has been nominated for Fight of the Year” and “Dramatic Fight of the Year”.

Making the fifth defense of his title, Wlodarczyk came off the canvas to drop Chakhkiev, a gold medalist 2008 Beijing Olympics, in round six, seven and eight, before finally gaining the stoppage in round eight. The fight was a sensational back-and-forth war, which teetered on the brink of victory for both men at different times.

Wlodarczyk (48-2-1, 34 KOs) will return to action on Friday, December 6, at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago when he defends his title against former champion Giacobbe “Gabibbo” Fragomeni (31-3-2, 12 KOs).

Presented by Andrew Wasilewski and Piotr Werner of Ulrich Knockout Promotions, Leon Margules of Warriors Boxing and Dominic Pesoli of 8 Count Promotions, “World Championship Boxing: Wlodarczyk vs. Fragomeni 3” will also include the return of Chicago’s Polish Prince, Andrzej Fonfara (25-2, 14 KOs).

Tickets for “World Championship Boxing: Wlodarczyk vs. Fragomeni 3” are priced at VIP $201, VIP Ringside $151, Ringside $101, Box Mezzanine $76, Reserved Mezzanine $51, and General Admission $31 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster (Ticketmaster.com, 1-800-745-3000), the 8 Count Productions Offices: 312-226-5800 or the UIC Pavilion Box Office: 312-413-5740.

ABOUT 8 COUNT PRODUCTIONS

8 Count Productions, Home Of The Best In Chicago Boxing, was started by Dominic Pesoli in 1998 and has consistently presented the highest quality professional boxing events in Chicagoland.

Fighters currently under the 8 Count Productions banner include; IBO Light Heavyweight World Champion Andrzej Fonfara, middleweight contender Donovan George, world-class junior welterweight prospect Adrian Granados, super middleweight prospect Paul Littleton, middleweight prospect Viktor Polyakov and welterweight prospect Jaime Herrera.

For more information on 8 Count Productions/Round 3 Productions please visit their new website, www.8countproductions.com.

ABOUT WARRIORS BOXING

Launched in 2003, Warriors Boxing operates under a simple philosophy-bring the best boxers in the world to fight fans, match them in competitive bouts, and in doing so help re-establish the sport of boxing for a new generation.

With a series of successful Pay-Per-View shows and packed houses to it’s credit, the Warriors business model is working wonders in a sport that was sorely in need of the innovation and energy that the company brings to the table.

When it comes down to it though, a promotional company is only as good as the fighters and fights it promotes. Warriors Boxing has delivered on all fronts, with outstanding bouts such as Lara-Molina, Cayo-Peterson, Abraham-Miranda I and II, Miranda-Pavlik, Miranda-Green, Ibragimov-Briggs, Ibragimov-Klitschko, Urango-Hatton, Urango-Bailey, Cayo-Maidana and Ibragimov-Holyfield.

For more information on Warriors Boxing, visit their website at www.WarriorsBoxing.com.

TOTOWA, NJ – Main Events officially announced they have signed a promotional contract with undefeated Texas heavyweight David “Nino” Rodriguez, 36-0, 34 KOs. The hard-hitting Mexican-American is riding a nine-bout knockout streak, and after an almost two-year layoff from the sport, and is eager to get back into the mix.

Rodriguez began his pro career in 1998 with 18 straight KOs. Of those, 17 knockouts came in round one. In his entire career, only two men have managed to make it to the final bell against Rodriguez, and just one other foe escaped round three. Rodriguez has destroyed everyone else within the first three rounds. When “Nino” fights, there are fireworks. In all, Rodriguez has a 94% KO percentage.

This promising heavyweight’s career – and life – almost came to an end on December 30, 2011 when he was knifed outside of a restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona. The brutal attack required 369 stitches to mend and left a large scar on the side of his face, from ear to chin. His return to the ring was sidelined again after suffering a knee injury requiring surgery while preparing for a fight in the summer of 2012. Now, healed mentally and physically, Rodriguez is ready to take on all comers.

David Rodriguez said, “Through God I was given a second chance at life, and through Main Events I was given a second chance at a career. I’m deeply humbled and grateful for the opportunity. I finally feel like I’m in good hands and the sky is the limit. Thank you to my advisor Luis Decubas Jr, my manager Rick Pineda and the rest of my team, Rafael Garcia, Bob Santos, Rodney Crisler.” He added “Thank you Main Events for believing in me. It’s time to bring excitement back to the heavyweight division.”

The El Paso native has collected five regional titles in his career, including the WBC FECOMBOX and NABA heavyweight belts. Now with those accomplishments under his belt and his undefeated record intact, the six-foot, four-inch Rodriguez is ready to make his move up the heavyweight ladder.

“David has made it clear that his intention is to step up in 2014 and take on everyone at the top of the heavyweight division,” said promoter Kathy Duva of Main Events. “David has the personality, the looks and the punch to be a big star. It will be Main Events’ job to give him the opportunities necessary for him to reach his goal of becoming the heavyweight champion of the world.”

Rodriguez’ advisor is Luis Decubas Jr and he managed by Rick Pineda. He is hoping to make his return to the ring as a Main Events fighter before the end of the year.

VERONA, NY – An exciting pair of fights will be broadcast on network TV by NBC, Saturday afternoon, November 16th, from the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY. The old school afternoon offering pits two battle-tested heavyweights with reputations for delivering high-action performances. Tomasz Adamek and Czar Glazkov meet in the 10-round crossroads main event. An interesting 8-round fight between undefeated rising lightweights Karl Dargan and Michael Brooks fills out the coveted co-feature slot. The NBC Fight Night broadcast will begin at 2:30PM ET.

Former two-time world champion, Tomasz “Goral” Adamek, 49-2, 29 KOs, is still going strong after 14 years in the ring, and again finds himself just one impressive win away from another shot at the world heavyweight championship. Polish-born Adamek never disappoints boxing fans with his heavy hands, granite chin and insatiable thirst for battle. Before he can return to a world title fight, Tomasz must first handle Glazkov, a younger fighter who intends to end his storied run.

Adamek has other ideas, “Glazkov knows that sparring with me is totally different than fighting me. I know he wants to replace me, but I worked too hard, it will not happen.”

Glazkov and Adamek Photo credits to Rich Graessle
On the other side of the ring, rising young gun, Vyacheslav “Czar” Glazkov, 15-0-1, 11 KOs, is ready to topple his seasoned foe in his own march toward a heavyweight title opportunity. Czar has displayed plenty of punching power and is confident that he can defeat the former champ.

Said Glazkov, “I’ve been training very hard for this bout and definitely know it won’t be easy because Adamek is a very skillful and tough veteran. As an upcoming prospect I will do whatever it takes and fight til the end to win this fight.” He added, “I understand this win would open a gate for me into deep waters of the heavyweight division. This is important and I don’t intend to waste this opportunity.”

The heavyweight division has started to come back to life over the last couple years and this matchup has the potential to be the most exciting of the bunch. “We know this will be a straightforward battle between two pros who pack a punch and never take a step backwards. Glazkov has the better knockout credentials, but Adamek’s world-class experience cannot be underestimated,” said Kathy Duva of Main Events.

The NBC Fight Night boxing series has always been a proving ground for rising young talent eager to make a name for themselves. This is certainly the case with the hotly anticipated 8-round lightweight contest that hits the airwaves just before Adamek-Glazkov goes live. In their first taste of national TV exposure, Karl Dargan and Michael Brooks are ready to place the boxing world on notice that they are the next big thing at 135. However, only one fighter can advance.

Philly’s Karl “Dynamite” Dargan, 13-0, 7 KOs, was a celebrated amateur who has been coming into his own as a professional. He has easily handled each of his assignments since his first pro start in 2007, and never looked better than in his most recent time out. He’ll look to impress again, this time before more than a million boxing fans watching on NBC.

Dynamite Dargan
Photo credits to Rich Graessle

Long Island lefty Michael Brooks, 10-0-1, 2 KOs, displays a confidence that was built on life lessons he learned both in and out of the ring. Brooks, who works with disadvantaged kids, once said in an interview that he feels destined to become a lightweight Rocky Marciano. If Brooks is right, Dargan may be in trouble on November 16th.

The sought-after co-feature spot on NBC’s afternoon Fight Night broadcasts has proven to be a launching pad for lesser known prospects. Just one year ago, a then-unknown Czar Glazkov burst onto the scene with a showy TKO against Tor Hamer in the 8-round opening bout on the Adamek-Cunningham NBC card. In the Fury-Cunningham opener in April, Curtis Stevens decisioned Derrick Findley giving him the exposure he needed to secure a high-profile fight with middleweight king Gennady “GGG” Golovkin.

Speaking of this tremendous opportunity for Dargan and Brooks, promoter Kathy Duva said, “We really enjoy the opportunity that we have on these NBC broadcast shows to expose young fighters to a much larger audience than would typically see their fights at this stage of their careers. I can’t wait to see what these undefeated boxers will show the world on November 16th.”

No matter who comes out on top in the two terrific bouts scheduled for November 16th, it is a sure bet that the biggest winners on November 16th will be the boxing fans watching, both at ringside and at home on NBC.

ABOUT NOVEMBER 16th:
November 16th at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY features a 12-round heavyweight battle between Tomasz “Goral” Adamek and Vyacheslav “Czar” Glazkov in the main event. Six additional bouts are planned for the undercard. Doors will open at 11:30 AM ET, First Fight at 12:30 PM ET. The main event and co-feature will be broadcast 2:30PM ET on NBC as a special 2 hour afternoon presentation of NBC Fight Night. The card is presented by Main Events and co-promoted by Ziggy Promotions and Pushka.

The 12-round heavyweight main event is a title defense of Adamek’s IBF North American Heavyweight belt. The IBF has designated this bout as a heavyweight voluntary eliminator fight for the #2 position.

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U.S. Army veteran Tim Kennedy scored a spectacular 1st round stoppage over Rafael Natal in a scheduled 5 round Middleweight bout the headlined UFC Fight for the Troops in Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

Kennedy landed a vicious leaping left hook that sent a limp Natal to the canvas. Kennedy landed one more shot at a prone Natal but it was not needed as he was already out and the fight was stopped at 4:40 of round one.

Kennedy of Austin, Texas is now 17-4. Natal of New York, NY is now 17-5-1.

Fighting with a bad cut over her left eye, Alexis Davis scored a 3 round unanimous decision over Liz Carmouche in a Featherweight bout.

Davis, 134 lbs of San Jose, CA won by scores of 303-27, 30-27 and 29-28 and is now 15-5. Carmouche, 135 lbs of San Diego, CA is now 8-4.

Yoel Romero scored a devastating 3rd round knockout over Ronny Markes in a Middleweight bout.

Romero landed a perfect left to the jaw and Markes folded up to the canvas. Romero was able to get one more shot in but it was a needless one and the bout was stopped at 1:39 of round three.

Romero, 186 lbs of Coconut Creek, FL is now 6-1 with 6 knockouts.

Rustam Khabilov scored a three round unanimous decision over Jorge Masvidal in a Lightweight bout.

Scores were 30-27, 30-27 ans 29-28 for Khabilov, 155 lbs of Albuquerque, NM and is now 17-1. Masvidal, 156 lbs of Miami, FL is now 25-8.

Michael Chiesa scored a 2nd round stoppage over Colton Smith in a Lightweight bout the Featured former Ultimate Fighter winners.

Chiesa got Smith on the ground and got him in a choke from behind that forced Smith to tap out at 1:41 of round two.

Chiesa, 156 lbs of Spokane Valley, WA is now 9-2. Smith, 156 lbs of Fort Hood, TX is now 6-3.

Bobby Green scored a dubious stoppage win over James Krause in the 1st round of their Lightweight bout.

Green landed two low blows earlier in the round and then landed a kick that was right on the belt for which at the first moment looked like a 3rd low blow but it was correctly ruled ruled on the belt line and Krause plummeted to the mat and referee Jon McCarthy ruled the fight over at 3:50.

Green, 155 lbs of Fontana, CA is now 21-5. Krause, 156 lbs of Lees Summit, MO is now 20-5.

Francisco Rivera scored a 2nd round stoppage over George Roop in a Bantamweight bout.

Rivera landed unanswered strikes and referee Mario Yamasaki stopped the bout at 2:20 of round two.

Rivera, 136 lbs of Buena Park, CA is now 10-2-1. Roop, 136 lbs of Tucson, AZ is now 14-11-1.

Dennis Bermudez scored a three round unanimous decision over Steven Siler in a Featherweight bout.

Scores were 30-27 on all cards for Bermudez, 146 lbs of Lindenhurst, NY and is no 13-3. Siler, 146 lbs of Ogden, UT is now 23-11.

Amanda Nunes stopped Germaine de Randamie in round one of their female Bantamweight bout.

Nunes took down de Randamie and landed about 12 straight strikes before referee Herb dean stopped the bout at 3:56 of round one.

Nunes, 13 lbs of Miami, FL is now 9-3. de Randamie, 136 lbs of San Jose, CA is now 4-3.

Derek Brunson choked out Brian Houston just 48 seconds into the 1st round of their Middleweight clash.

Yancey Madaris stopped Yves Edwards in the 1st round.

HBO Sports’ groundbreaking “24/7” reality franchise, which has captured 17 Sports Emmy® Awards, returns for its 18th boxing installment with 24/7 PACQUIAO/RIOS, debuting SATURDAY, NOV. 9 (12:15-12:45 a.m. ET/PT), following the “HBO Boxing After Dark” tripleheader from Corpus Christi. The all-access series will provide exclusive behind-the-scenes access, along with in-depth interviews, as two elite fighters prepare for their intriguing welterweight showdown Nov. 23 at the Venetian CotaiArena in Macau, China.
Episode # 1

Debut: SATURDAY, NOV. 9 (12:15-12:45 a.m. ET/PT) immediately following Boxing After Dark

Other HBO playdates: Nov. 9 (5:25 a.m.), 10 (11:45 a.m.), 11 (1:30 p.m., midnight), 12 (7:30 p.m., 2:15 a.m.), 13 (9:30 p.m.), 14 (midnight), 15 (7:00 p.m.), 16 (9:30 a.m.), 22 (7:30 p.m.) and 23 (9:30 a.m.)

HBO2 playdates: Nov. 10 (11:00 p.m.), 15 (10:30 p.m.), 22 (11:15 p.m.) and 23 (1:40 p.m.)

HBO On Demand and HBO GO availability begins: Nov. 12.

Manny Pacquiao (54-5-2, 38 KOs) and trainer Freddie Roach look back at Pacquiao’s recent loss to Juan Manuel Marquez and consider how they will approach this fight differently. Brandon Rios (31-1-1, 22 KOs) talks about his two classic encounters with Mike Alvarado. Both fighters embark on a worldwide media tour to publicize the Nov. 23 spectacle.

Episode two of 24/7 PACQUIAO/RIOS debuts Saturday, Nov. 16 (9:30-10:00 p.m.), while the finale debuts Thursday, Nov. 21 (10:00-10:30 p.m.), two nights before the high-stakes welterweight bout.

“Pacquiao vs. Rios” takes place at the Venetian Macao in Macau, China on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 9:00 p.m. (ET)/6:00 p.m. (PT), and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View®.

The executive producer of 24/7 PACQUIAO/RIOS is Rick Bernstein; senior producer, Dave Harmon; coordinating producer, Bentley Weiner; producers, Harley Glantz, George Jakovic and Abtin Motia; writer, Aaron Cohen. Liev Schreiber narrates.

London (6 November) Lee Martin wants to give fans ”edge of your seat” entertainment on the James DeGale undercard at Glow, Bluewater, Saturday 16th November.

The unbeaten 23-year-old lightweight is eager to impress and can’t wait for his first experience of the “big stage”.

“I want to give the fans an edge of your seat entertaining fight, so they can expect me to be giving them 100 percent,” Lee said.

“I’ve seen James fight on the TV a few times, I’m expecting a big crowd and a lot of noise – I’m really looking forward to it, it will be my first experience of the big stage, I can’t wait.”

The Southminster fighter boasts a perfect five wins from five contests and is aiming to remain unbeaten and hopes to challenge for titles next year.

“I’m taking everything a step at a time and I want to go as far as possible,” Lee said.

“Hopefully I’ll stay unbeaten and be looking at a title next year, maybe a Southern Area or something like that.”

Lee fights on the undercard to James DeGale MBE’s WBC Silver super middleweight title defence against ‘Dangerous’ Dyah Davis at Glow, Bluewater on Saturday 16th November, featuring an all-star line up, live on Channel 5 from 10pm.

Tickets are priced from £40 and are still available to buy from the Hennessy Sports Box Office on 01925 755 222 or online at http://hennessy.ticketline.co.uk or alternatively by contacting Tickeline.co.uk online and by phone on 0844 888 4402 or via Ticketmaster.co.uk online or by phone on 0844 847 2500.

Ticket Information

Tickets for November 16th are priced from £40 and are available to purchase from the following box offices:

Hennessy Sports Box Office on 01925 755 222 and online at: http://hennessy.ticketline.co.uk

Ticketline on 0844 888 4402 and online at: ticketline.co.uk

Ticketmaster on 0844 847 2500 or online at: ticketmaster.co.uk

Former four division world champion Jorge Arce’s retirement was short lived as he will be back in action on November 16th when he takes on William Prado in Veracruz, Mexico according to Dan Rafael of espn.com

“It took me a long time to analyze the situation,” Arce said. “I feel that my body is still responding well and with the support of my family and my promoter [Zanfer’s Fernando Beltran], I have decided to give it one more chance.

“My career is over. He is the best man,” Arce said of his career and about his pal Donaire after the fight. “I have a family to take care of. I promised them I would leave the ring if I lost. He’s very good. I am proud to have lost to the best. It fills me with honor.

“I will go home to watch the fighters on TV and to be a commentator.”

To increase the growing intensity of their upcoming WBU Cruiserweight Title fight, former boxing champions Bobby “The Celtic Warrior” Gunn and Roy Jones Jr. have announced that their bout will be a winner takes all contest, meaning the fighter who earns the belt that night will earn the complete purse.

These types of stakes are often found in bare knuckle boxing, which Gunn is no stranger to. Two years ago Gunn fought in the first sanctioned BKB match in over 123 years, winning the heavyweight title of the world. On December 3, 2013 from the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, PA, he will look to add the squared circle world belt to his trophy case, being the only fighter to possess both bare knuckle and gloved boxing titles simultaneously since the late John L. Sullivan.
About the winner takes all bout, Gunn stated, “By doing this it shows everybody in the world how important and how much this fight means to me. I’m not coming in for any other reason than to win this fight and win big with a knockout.”
In his last two bouts Gunn faced former world champions Tomasz Adamek and James Toney, losing in a controversial stoppage to Adamek and suffering a broken hand in the battle with Toney, and now will add former pound-for-pound champion and future Hall of Famer Roy Jones Jr. to his impressive fight resume.
“Roy is a class act in and out of the ring and it is a privilege and honor to beat him, but that being said, this is my time, and I plan to capture the WBU Title in what I expect to be a very exciting and fan-friendly matchup,” said Gunn.
Both Gunn and Jones Jr. have lived decorated careers inside the ring, and have established themselves as top fighters. Come December 3 they won’t be fighting to move up the rankings, or to earn sponsorship deals…they will be fighting for one reason, to claim the WBU Cruiserweight Title.
“I’ve never been more focused and ready for a fight, and I know this is my time to shine and knockout Roy,” said Gunn. “There can only be one…Gunn.”
Bobby Gunn and Roy Jones Jr. meet December 3 at the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, PA for the WBU Cruiserweight Title. The fight will be aired on internet TV and international PPV with details to come.

The October 12th Welterweight title bout that saw Timothy Bradley score a split decision over Juan Manuel Marquez did a reported in excess of 375, 000 Pay Per View buys according to Dan Rafael of espn.com

“The number of buys is between 375,000 and 390,000,” said Top Rank Promoter Bob Arum. “It depends on a lot of stuff, some of the cable numbers which we don’t fully have yet. But based on our history of doing pay-per-views, I think it will go closer to 390,000. It will definitely hit 375,000 and even a few months later we still get additional buys that come in.”

“I’m confident we did over 375,000, closer to 390,000, but Todd thinks it’s 375,000. Either way, it was a successful promotion that made money,” Arum said.

“The closed circuit did extraordinarily well, which was a big plus,” Arum said. “At the end of the day, [Top Rank] made over $2 million on the fight.”

The fight generated a gate of $2,998,950 from 10,683 tickets sold. There were 1,370 complimentary tickets given away and 5,649 tickets went unsold.

According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, injured Heavyweight Magomed Abdusalamov suffered a stroke while in a mediically induced coma.

“He is recovering from a stroke and he’s on a machine that’s keeping him alive,” Nathan Lewkowicz, vice president of his father Sampson Lewkowicz’s promotional company, Sampson Boxing, which promotes Abdusalamov, told ESPN.com on Tuesday. “He is getting better according to the doctors as he doesn’t have a temperature like he did on Sunday.”

“We didn’t want to say anything about it but someone told the New York Post about it, so I decided to confirm it,” Lewkowicz said.

“The worst part about [Monday’s] hospital visit though was seeing his 11-month-old daughter continually saying ‘Da Da.’ As a new father, that was absolutely heartbreaking,” Lewkowicz said.

“We are going to do what we need to do for Magomed,” Sampson Lewkowicz said. “He and his family are going to need our help. He is going to need financial assistance for the medical bills for his treatment and for his family, who are faced with an urgent financial crunch from this terrible accident.

“We cannot, as a boxing family, turn our backs on the brave men and women who compete in our sport when they need us most. We are going to do everything possible to help him get back on his feet. Magomed will never fight again, but he is a good man and a brave man with a nice family. We are going to make sure they all pull through this intact. That is the right thing to do. Every dollar will help.”

FRESNO, CALIF. (November 5, 2013) – Undefeated lightweight contender Jose Ramírez returns home to the Central Valley, headlining a sold-out boxing event — “Fight for Water” — Saturday, November 9. The 11-time National Champion, 2012 U.S. Olympian and all-time USA Boxing lightweight record holder will be battling Erick Hernandez Perez (4-4-1, 2 KOs), of Batesville, AK. Their fight will be featured as the main event on the nationally-televised Solo Boxeo Tecate on UniMás, beginning at Midnight ET/11:00 p.m. PT. Ramírez (6-0, 4 KOs), of Avenal, Calif., returning to the area where he grew up, will fight at the Golden Eagle Arena on the campus of West Hills College, in Lemoore, Calif. The homecoming event has been sold out for three weeks, including VIP tables and major sponsors.

“Jose Ramírez is one of the brightest stars in boxing and he certainly represents a great deal in the future of boxing. It is wonderful to see Fresno area fans rally to see this young athlete. They will have plenty to cheer about not only on November 9 but in the months and years ahead,” said Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum, CEO of Top Rank.

“I’m looking forward to it,” said Ramírez, “It’s going to be a big fight, and every aspect of the event is big. I’m very excited to be a part of this and be able give back to my fans, my family and the people who live here as well as the sponsors who have supported my career.” .

A news conference on Thursday, November 7 will be held at Tachi Palace Casino at 3:00 p.m. PT, followed by an invitation-only dinner featuring Hall of Fame announcer Michael Buffer.

The Official Weigh-in will take place Friday, November 8, 3:00 p.m. PT, also at Tachi Palace Casino.

“I want to thank Tachi Palace Casino and its entire staff. Without them we would not have been able to make this fight happen. They really stepped up to support Jose and the Central Valley and believed in us,” said Rick Mirigian, Ramírez’s agent.

The fight card has been called “Fight for Water” because Ramírez wants to help make a difference in farm-related employment and the families who lost their jobs when water supplies were reduced. Ramírez recently joined the Latino Water Coalition, which aims to help resolve the state’s water crisis and to promote economic growth in the area where he grew up.

Mirigian said naming the event was a no-brainer. “Jose and his family struggled first hand when the water didn’t flow, and times got even harder for his family, who relied on the field work and farming industry. It is important that the public knows that no matter how big a fight he has or will ever have, that the biggest fight to be won is the ‘Fight for Water.’ ”

In addition to hosting the press conference and the weigh in, Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino will also host a special champions dinner, pre and post fight activities that include meet and greets with Ramírez, promotions and more. They will have a roundtrip shuttle running every 20 minutes to the fight which is only five minutes away from the property.

To learn more about Jose Ramírez, please visit his instagram page @jcramirez2012 or like him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Joseramirezboxing or follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/RAMIREZBOXING.

November 5, 2013 – With the hard work of international promoter Gary Shaw,
highly touted heavyweight contender Bryant Jennings (18-0, 11 KOs) is now currently ranked top 5 by three of the major sanctioning organizations.

The undefeated Philadelphia standout Jennings, who’s promoted by Gary Shaw Productions, Antonio Leonard Promotions and managed by James Prince is rated WBC #4, IBF #4, and WBA #5, respectively.

With a world title shot looming, Jennings sees the light at the end of the
tunnel.

“I’m extremely thankful to Gary Shaw, Antonio Leonard and James Prince for all their hard work. Gary Shaw is tremendous at what he does and to be ranked top five in three of the sanctioning bodies is testament that I have an excellent team behind me.”

“God willing everything keeps moving in a positive direction, I’ll be in the
ring in the very near future against a top ten contender. Now it’s my job to
continue to work hard and bring home the heavyweight championship of the world.”

Sampson Lewkowicz, promoter of hospitalized Russian heavyweight Magomed “Mago” Abdusalamov, along with promoters Leon Margules and Lou DiBella, and with help and support of others in the industry, are establishing a fund and to donate and raise funds to help alleviate the financial burden the unfortunate brain injury Abdusalamov suffered Saturday night has placed on him and his family.

32-year-old Abdusalamov had to have emergency surgery to remove a blood clot, and part of his skull had to be removed to reduce swelling, following his brutal 10-round war against Mike Perez at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, on Saturday, November 2. The fight was also broadcast worldwide on HBO.

Mago is currently still in ICU at Roosevelt Hospital in New York.

Abdusalamov’s family, including his wife and father, brothers, and three young children, along with his manager Boris Grinberg are keeping constant vigil at the hospital. He has also been visited by his entire promotional team.

“We are going to do what we need to do for Magomed. He and his family are going to need our help,” said Lewkowicz. “He is going to need financial assistance for the medical bills for his treatment, and for his family who are faced with an urgent financial crunch from this terrible accident.”

Deeply saddened by the unfortunate twist of fate that has befallen his fighter, Lewkowicz says he is happy to have already received so many offers of help, including one from middleweight world champion, Sergio Martinez.

“We cannot, as a boxing family, turn our backs on the brave men and women who compete in our sport when they need us most. We are going to do everything possible to help him get back on his feet. Magomed will never fight again, but he is a good man and a brave man with a nice family. We are going to make sure they all pull through this intact. That is the right thing to do. Every dollar will help.”

The Magomed Abdusalamov Trust is currently being set up. In the meantime, donations can be made two ways:

Via PayPal: 100bbb@mail.ru

Or via check, mailed to:

Bakanay Abdusalamova
PO BOX 90174
Brooklyn, NY 11209

Contact Info:
Bakanay Abdusalamova
Phone: 203-368-8510
Email: 100bbb@mail.ru

Please make checks payable to: Magomed Abdusalamov

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.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Nov. 6th, 2013) — The final boxing event of the season at Twin River Casino might just feature the most highly-anticipated main event in years.

“The Pride of Providence” Peter Manfredo Jr. (39-7, 20 KOs) will battle fellow Rhode Island super middleweight Rich Gingras (13-3-1, 8 KOs) in the 10-round main event of “Pride & Power,” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013.

After beating fellow Contender alum Walter Wright in March, Manfredo will face yet another former contestant from the hit reality television series in Gingras, who competed as a cruiserweight on Season 4 of The Contender in 2008. Since then, Gingras has become a fixture on the New England circuit, beating Rhode Islander Joey Gardner in May and fighting to a controversial draw against Vladine Biosse in July.

Now he’ll face the toughest test of his career against Manfredo Jr., a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) middleweight world champion and former World Boxing Council (WBC) and World Boxing Organization (WBO) title challenger who has become Rhode Island’s most popular fighter since five-time world champion Vinny Paz passed the torch a decade ago.

Ticket for the event are priced at $46, $61, $101 and $161 (VIP) and can be purchased by calling 401-724-2253/2254, online at www.cesboxing.com or www.ticketmaster.com, or at the Players Club at Twin River. All fights and fighters are subject to change.

The undercard of “Pride & Power” features another longtime fan favorite as former four-time world champion Jaime “Hurricane” Clampitt (21-5-1, 7 KOs) of Warwick, R.I., returns from a three-year layoff for one last fight when she faces Brooklyn’s Dominga Olivo (8-8) in a six-round lightweight bout. Unbeaten Cranston, R.I., welterweight Nick DeLomba (2-0) will face Carlos Hernandez (3-2-1, 2 KOs) of Bridgeport, Conn., in a six-round bout and Providence’s KJ Harrison-Lombardi (3-0-1) will face newcomer Peter Eldridge of Brockton, Mass., in a four-round middleweight bout. Also on the undercard, Hartford, Conn., super welterweight Antonio Marrero (0-1) will face Providence’s Publio Pena (1-0, 1 KO) in a four-round bout. Hyannis, Mass., heavyweight Jesse Barboza (6-1-1, 4 KOs) and Willimantic, Conn., light heavyweight Kevin Cobbs (7-1, 2 KOs) will be featured in separate bouts. For more information, visit www.cesboxing.com.

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – In a pair of pick ’em 10 rounders on the December 14th edition of NBC Sports Network’s FIGHT NIGHT, heavyweights Amir Mansour & Kelvin Price and light heavyweights Ryan Coyne & Lionell Thompson seek redemption from recent setbacks and the opportunity to prove that they have what it takes to compete at the elite levels of the sport. For each of the four men, once promising ring careers came into question following events inside and outside of the ring. Now it’s make-or-break on the nationally televised Atlantic City show – a definitive victory could get half of the combatants back on track and silence their doubters; a loss could be the end of the road.

Knockout artist Amir “Hardcore” Mansour, 19-0, 14 KOs, of Wilmington, DE, has yet to lose a fight, but the buzz-worthy wrecking machine has a different sort of demon to overcome.His best years were spent behind prison bars instead of inside the ring so, at 41 years of age, Mansour has plenty of critics who think he’s just too old to be taken seriously.On December 14th, Hardcore is looking to put his struggles behind him and prove that he belongs in the successful over-40 club lead by current world title holders and pound-for-pound contenders Bernard Hopkins and Vitali Klitschko.

Amir will have to fend off another determined salvation-seeker in Klitschko-sized heavyweight, Kelvin “Price is Right” Price, 14-1, 6 KOs.After a win in his last fight (a 10-round decision over Danny Williams), the six-foot, seven-inch boxer from Pensacola, FL is still trying to erase the memory of the only loss of his career to undefeated, streaking heavyweight sensation Deontay Wilder almost one year ago.

Both heavies will enter the ring with the same goal, after 10 rounds (or less) we’ll find out which big man moves forward.

In the 10-round co-feature bout, redemption will also be the prize for one of two very hungry light heavyweights.

Southpaw Ryan Coyne, 21-1, 9 KOs, of St. Louis, MO, is out to prove that he is far better than his last fight, a loss to Marcus Oliveira by TKO.Prior to that setback, “The Irish Outlaw” topped everyone he faced. Returning to his previously winning ways is job number one for Ryan.He would like nothing more than to enter the light heavyweight sweepstakes that awaits the winner of this anticipated bout.

However, Buffalo’s Lionell Thompson, 14-2, 9 KOs, has the same objective.”Lonnie B” is on a two-bout roll, and rebuilding his reputation after his 2012 TKO loss to Sergey Kovalev.That defeat looks far better these days, given the fact that Kovalev became the WBO light heavyweight world champion less than one year later. Although Thompson took the fight with Kovalev on only two weeks’ notice, he clearly needs to register a big win to erase any doubts and move up in the star-studded 175-pound division.

This exciting night of redemption takes place at the legendary Superstar Theatre at Atlantic City’s Resorts International Hotel& Casino, and will be televised on NBC Sports Network Fight Night between 8-10 PM, which looks to be a stellar start to an eagerly anticipated night of boxing.

Ticket info and undercard will be announced shortly.

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ROSEVILLE, CA – Longtime Sacramento area promoter Nasser Niavaroni’s Uppercut Promotions will open its 2014 on February 15th with a jam-packed card at a venue to be announced in nearby Vacaville. Making his long-awaited return to the ring in the main event will be Vacaville’s own rising junior welterweight prospect Maximilliano Becerra in a six-round bout.

Becerra (6-0-2, 3 KOs) has battled back from the injuries that prevented him from competing in 2013 and is back at work training in Indio, California with the well-respected Diaz Brothers camp, led by Antonio and Joel Diaz, former world title challengers.

“My layoff has been the result of so many different things,” explains Becerra. “I injured my hand and have been having hand problems. I let it rest and came back, actually had a fight scheduled at the Thunder Valley Casino when Nasser put on that show there, but I ended up re-injuring my hand then. I went to a hand specialist and have been taking care of it better and it is feeling really strong.”

Still immensely popular in Vacaville, Becerra moved down to Indio to better his career by working with the Diaz family. “Bobby Lee, the father of top ranked amateur Brandon Lee, moved down here and met the Diaz Brothers and talked to them for me. At the time, I was in Vacaville and I was not getting good sparring and my coaching was not the best it could be, so I felt I needed to make a change. So Bobby brought me down here and hooked me up with the Diaz Brothers, so I have been with them ever since.”

There may be no better camp for a junior welterweight to be a part of right now than the Diaz camp in Southern California. “I get to work with Timothy Bradley and Omar Figueroa,” says Becerra excitedly. “Right now I am working with Jose Roman and a lot of the top guys that come out here. So right now I am getting really good training and the best sparring and I feel like a more complete fighter right now.”

Promoter Nasser Niavaroni plans to match Becerra with Luis Alberto Cervantes, the opponent he had in mind for the Vacaville fighter on October 12th. The fight fell apart after Cervantes’ medicals were not completed in time. Becerra’s team has already studied Cervantes (7-6-3, 2 KOs) of Palm Springs, California by way of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

“My trainers know him pretty well,” explains Becerra. “He trains with Steve Quinonez and his father in Palm Springs, but I personally don’t know much else about him. I have seen him fight once, but that is all.”

There is one thing Becerra knows for sure: Vacaville will come out in force for his hometown debut on February 15th. “I think it will be huge. With the event in Vacaville, my people are going to come out and I know I can sell it out.”

Quickly becoming a Sacramento area favorite, heavyweight Rodney Hernandez (5-1, 1 KO) of Modesto, California will see action in a six-round bout. Hernandez impressively decisioned Henry Ramirez protégé Kevin Howard in a four-rounder on the last Uppercut Promotions card this past October 12th in Sacramento. Hernandez looks to take another step forward in the wide open heavyweight division in February.

Light heavyweight Ryan Bourland (1-0, 1 KO) of Vacaville will make his hometown debut in a four-round bout on February 15th. Bourland put away a much larger Albert Avina inside of two rounds in his pro debut at the October 12th event. Nicknamed “Rhino,” Bourland is expected to have a large supportive crowd cheering him on to win number two in February.

Former amateur heavyweight sensation LaRon Mitchell (3-0, 3 KOs) of San Francisco, California will aim to continue his career-long knockout streak on February 15th in a four-round bout. Mitchell had a busy October, scoring first-round knockouts two weeks and roughly 1,500 miles apart. On October 12th, Mitchell quickly dispatched Blue DeLong in Roseville, California. Then on October 26th, the Andy Nance-managed Mitchell put away Jesse Busk in just about the same amount of time in New Town, North Dakota.

Rounding out the pro card will be debuting welterweight Otis Seymore of San Francisco in a four-rounder. Seymore’s highly anticipated debut was put off for over a year while the popular Bay Area fighter overcame minor injuries. Now back healthy and training alongside Bay Area notables Aaron Coley, Miguel Lopez and Troy King, the 2009 U.S. National Championships bronze medalist is ready to wreck havoc on the 147-pound weight class. Seymore has signed with upstart managerial firm Ortega Boxing, led by Mario Ortega Jr.

A slate of USA Boxing-sanctioned amateur bouts will open the great night of action.

“This has traditionally been a great boxing area,” says promoter Nasser Niavaroni. “With Tony Lopez and even before him, Bobby Chacon, Pete Ranzany, Loreto Garza and Richard Duran, the great Richard Duran that passed away. I am just trying to keep boxing going, that’s all I am doing. At the same time, we are looking for up-and-coming stars that we can move forward and potentially get them into a championship situation.”

All Bouts Subject to Change

Tickets for the event, promoted by Uppercut Promotions, will go on sale at a later date to be announced.

Photo by Stephanie Trapp

TOTOWA, NJ – Undefeated Russian light heavyweight boxer, Ilshat “The Sheriff” Khusnulgatin, 11-0, 6 KOs, signed a promotional contract with Main Events on Friday. The 23 year old who stands nearly six feet four inches tall, has fought mostly in his native country, but is no stranger to the United States.

Ilshat signs contract
Photo credits to Rich Graessle/Main Events

The free-swinging, switch-hitting boxer-puncher is an exciting prospect who has fought in California three times, including his two most recent starts. “The Sheriff” stopped both Arsenio Terrazas (TKO4) and Nathan Bedwell (KO5) in those bouts, and looks forward to more bouts stateside under the Main Events banner.

“These are exciting times in the light heavyweight division and for fighters from Eastern Europe,” said promoter Kathy Duva. “Ilshat makes another great addition to our light heavyweight line-up at Main Events. At 23, he is the youngest fighter at Main Events and we look forward to watching him develop.”

Ilshat got his start in the sport at the Samara Boxing Club, a gym in his hometown of Samara, Russia. The Club spawned undefeated middleweight Dimitry Pirog, super middleweight Maxim Vlasov, and others.

Managaed by Egis Klimas, Ilshat is currently advancing his boxing skills under the expert tutelage of veteran boxing trainer, John David Jackson.

Egis Klimas, Ilshat and Kathy Duva
Photo Credits to Rich Graessle/Main Events

With a bit of seasoning, the young “Sheriff” may prove to be a real attraction in the light heavyweight division, and turn the rest of the key 175-pounders into his most wanted list.His size and willingness to engage should make him one to watch, and in time may put him on track for a world title shot.

London (5 November) Peter Fury is looking for a relaxed and composed performance from young heavyweight star Hughie Lewis Fury when he faces David Gegeshidze this Friday at The City Academy, Bristol.

Ahead of Hughie’s clash, his father and trainer, Peter, hopes the Georgian fighter will give him a fight “as competitive as possible” to aid the teenager’s progression.

“I hope it will be as competitive as possible as we’re not interested in any blast-outs, because Hughie’s not learning much by that,” Peter said.

“He’s not going to learn by blasting people out, so we’re getting fighters that are durable specifically so that he can pace himself and learn his ring craft, because the power is there, he’s demonstrated that, he has six knockouts already, so what I want is for him to get the rounds.”

The 19-year-old heavyweight is aiming to add his 12th straight win to his perfect professional record, after outclassing Hrvoje Kisicek over six rounds on his last outing.

But Gegeshidze will be looking to blemish the young prospect’s record, entering the contest on the back of three straight victories.

However, targeting the famous record of Mike Tyson, to become the youngest ever world heavyweight champion, Peter wants Hughie to take his time and show what he is capable of.

“In his last few fights he’s got carried away,” Peter said.

“He’s tried to blast his opponents out and we all know if you’re looking specifically to take someone out it isn’t going to happen, because you start loading up and people can see your shots and they’ve got time to adjust and cope with the power, so basically relax and box.

“We hope Gegeshidze gives him a good fight and we know it’s going to be good because he’s coming off a winning record, he’s won his last three on the run and he has a decent record, so he’s a step up for Hughie.”

Doors for Sanigar Events’ night of championship boxing open at 6.30pm, with boxing scheduled to start at 7.00pm.

Topping the bill at The City Academy will be Lee Haskins defending his British bantamweight title against Nottingham’s Jason Booth, shown live on Eurosport.

Ticket Information

Ticket prices: £35 Unreserved seating; £60 Ringside.

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