New York, NY (10/25/12) – Last night in front of a packed audience at the Roseland Ballroom, Brooklyn’s Travis Peterkin (5-0, 3KO’s) made his DiBella Entertainment debut, scoring an impressive four-round unanimous decision over Hamid Abdul Mateen. Both Peterkin and Mateen are former New York Golden Gloves champions, but right from the get-go, it was evident that Peterkin was going to be too much for Mateen. With the victory under his belt, and an exclusive promotional contract with DBE as well, Peterkin is looking to have the type of breakout year that everyone has been anticipating for him since he turned pro in 2011 after claiming the 2010 Golden Gloves title.

“I was happy to get back in there and get some work,” said Peterkin. “I hadn’t fought since January, so I was pleased to get some rounds in and showcase my skills in front of my hometown fans. I am thrilled to have Lou (DiBella) as my promoter. I am a New York guy so it just seemed logical for me to sign with DiBella. Lou is the top promoter here on the East Coast and I know with him behind me that I will have a very bright future in this sport.”

An astounding amateur and fixture on the New York boxing scene for years, Peterkin began boxing at the age of 11 and compiled an impressive 95-7 record before turning pro in January 2011 with a first-round TKO over Edgar Sanjurjo. Peterkin quickly ran his record to 3-0 with three first-round knockouts by July, but then he didn’t fight again until January 2012. After that bout, Peterkin was put on the shelf once again, as he was dealing with promotional issues with his previous promoter. A Brooklyn native himself, Lou DiBella had his eye on Peterkin for some time and as soon as the word came that he was a promotional free agent, DiBella quickly made the move to sign the undefeated prospect.

“I believe that Travis has the potential to be the next great fighter to come out of Brooklyn, which has a longstanding tradition of producing such great fighters,” said DiBella. “Travis has that ‘wow’ factor. He is young, talented, charismatic, and he can put you to sleep with either hand. You combine those four traits and you have something special. We are happy to be promoting Travis and working with a great team behind him with my good friends Jay and Alan Wartski as his managers and world renowned trainer Jimmy Glenn calling the shots in the corner.”

“We are excited to be working with Lou on Travis’ career,” said Wartski. “Lou and I have a great relationship with one another, and there isn’t another promoter in the world that I would feel more comfortable with to sign one of my fighters. We are excited to watch Travis grow under the DBE banner.”

“I have been around this sport for a very long time and I know real potential when I see it, and that’s what we have in Travis,” said Glenn. “In my opinion, Lou knows how to groom a fighter better than any other promoter in the industry and, for that reason, when it came time to decide who we wanted to sign with, Lou was our number one choice. Travis is the real deal, and it won’t be long until everyone in the boxing world echoes that sentiment.”

Look for Peterkin to be back in action very soon.

HOLLYWOOD, FLA (OCTOBER 25, 2012)—The World Boxing Organization held day one of its 25th annual convention on Tuesday at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Among the many subjects on their agenda, the WBO presented fighter of the year recognition awards to their regional champions. Amongst the acknowledged was WBO Latino Super Featherweight Champion Juan Carlos Burgos & WBO Inter-Continental champion Ruslan Provodnikov.

Burgos won the WBO Latino Fighter of the Year while Provodnikov won the WBO Inter-Continental Fighter of the Year

The Mexican native, Burgos (30-1, 20 KOs), is the mandatory challenger to the title at 130 currently held by Puerto Rican Roman “Rocky” Martinez (26-1-1, 13 KOs).

Said Burgos, “I am extremely humbled and proud to receive this award. Having dedicated my life to the sport, it means so much to me. I have always and will continue to give my very best in the ring.”

Said Provodnikov (22-1, 15 KO’s) “Its an honor to be recognized by the WBO and I look forward to big fight coming up in the near future”

Burgos has had a stellar run in WBO Latino championship bouts by defeating two undefeated fighters in Luis Cruz (19-0) and Cesar Vazquez (25-0) within the last year.

Provodnikov, who is now ranked number-two is in line to fight for the world championship especially since number-one contender Mike Alvarado was just stopped and champion Juan Manuel Marquez will be moving up in weight for his fourth encounter with Manny Pacquiao on December 8th.

Like Burgos, Provodnikov has been perfect in his two WBO mandated bouts as he stopped David Torres in six and Jose Reynoso in two rounds this past June 29th.

Said Banner Promotions CEO Artie Pelullo, “Ruslan and Juan Carlos are deserving of these accolades and the best has yet to come as in the next several months they will both be fighting and winning world titles”

TOKYO, Japan (Oct. 25, 2012) – TOKYO, Japan (Sept. 24, 2012) – Glory Sports International (GSI), owner and operator of the Glory World Series, announced today that it will be responsible for presenting ‘DREAM 18 – Special NYE 2012’, a New Year’s Eve MMA mega-event taking place at the Saitama Super Arena on December 31.

“We are very fond of the DREAM brand and the company’s world-class production team. The GSI team is passionate about Japanese MMA and is intent on restoring it to prominence. The DREAM 18 event on New Year’s Eve is a first step towards this goal,” states Pierre Andurand, chairman of Glory Sports International.

“New Year’s Eve is traditionally the high point of the martial arts calendar in Japan,” continues Andurand, “and DREAM has staged superb events at Saitama for the past four years. This year, GLORY will be taking over presentation of the event and you will see a better production than ever before. Fans worldwide can expect a spectacular show.”

New Year’s Eve shows at Saitama Arena have traditionally involved both MMA and kickboxing bouts and that will continue with this year’s event, entitled ‘GSI presents DREAM 18 – Special NYE 2012’. Fedor Emelianenko, Gegard Mousasi, Shinya Aoki and Joachim Hansen are a few of the MMA stars that have featured on previous New Year’s Eve shows and fans can expect a similar level from this year’s event.

A press conference was staged in Tokyo today, during which further details of the event were revealed. Mr Andurand explained that GSI is taking over and presenting the New Year’s Eve show rather than partnering with DREAM and thus the one-off event can essentially be considered part of the GSI portfolio via the company’s Japanese sub-division Glory Sports KK.

Present at today’s conference call were three Japanese fighters confirmed for New Year’s Eve. They are DREAM featherweight champion Hiroyuki Takaya, the ‘Crusher’ Tatsuya Kawajiri and the lightweight contender Satoru Kitaoka. Announcements regarding participating international fighters are expected in the coming weeks.

There will be ten MMA fights and three kickboxing matches. GSI vice-president of business development Bas Boon told the press conference that the tradition of having kickboxers fighting under MMA rules and MMA fighters competing under kickboxing rules would likely continue on this event, although participating fighters were not specified.

A media conference call is also to be held this week and will be announced separately. It will feature GSI Chairman Pierre Andurand and Managing Director Marcus Luer plus participants in the New Year’s Eve event.

New Year’s Eve will be GSI’s second visit to Japan in December.

The first will be December 2 when ‘GLORY 4 TOKYO: Heavyweight Grand Slam’ takes place at the Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Greater Tokyo. The revolutionary 16-man one-night tournament features the world’s top kickboxing heavyweights fighting through a four-stage elimination tournament for a purse of $600,000 and a grand prize of US$400,000.

Among the entrants to the tournament are World No.1 ranked heavyweight Semmy Schilt and the legendary icons Remy Bonjasky, Peter Aerts and Jerome LeBanner. Top contenders Daniel Ghita and Gokhan Saki have confirmed participation and so have knockout artists Sergei Kharitonov and Errol Zimmerman. Other entrants include rising stars such as Filip Verlinden, Anderson ‘Braddock’ Silva, Brice Guidon, Rico Verhoeven and Jamal Ben Saddik.

For more information, visit www.gloryworldseries.com.

About DREAM:

Japan’s premier MMA organisation, DREAM has staged 23 top-class events in the course of its four-year history. Fighters that have stepped into the DREAM ring include Fedor Emelianenko, Gegard Mousasi, Shinya Aoki, Joachim Hansen, Melvin Manhoef, Tatsuya Kawajiri, Eddie Alvarez, Todd Duffee, Gesias Calvancante, Marius Zaromskis.

About GLORY:

The GLORY World Series (www.gloryworldseries.com) is the world’s premier stand-up fighting league, staging events across the globe. It offers up to $1,000,000 in prize money to successful fighters via individual matches and participation in the 16- and 8-man tournaments, which are open to only the very best fighters in each weight class.

With television deals spanning every continent plus a groundbreaking online video streaming system and the world’s largest online martial arts library, GLORY is one of the world’s most widely-broadcast sporting organizations already.

Owned and operated by Glory Sports International (GSI), the organization has offices in Holland, the UK, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. Its personnel include prominent hedge-fund investors, the pioneering sports marketing agency Total Sport Asia and several executives from the Golden Glory and It’s Showtime team.

BETHLEHEM, PA – The ringside section for the highly anticipated December 22nd Tomasz Adamek vs. Steve Cunningham heavyweight rematch has already sold out. “Just days after the fight, scheduled to take place at the Sands Resort Bethlehem and broadcast live in the afternoon on NBC, went on sale, we have no more seats left to sell at ringside,” promoter Kathy Duva of Main Events announced today.

There are still tickets available for Adamek’s defense of his IBF North American Championship belt, priced at $50 and $75. In addition, a limited number of $130 suite tickets may become available. The bout will also be contested for the #2 position in the IBF Heavyweight ratings. The winner will be ordered fight #1 contender Kubrat Pulev for the right to become Wladimir Klitschko’s next mandatory opponent.

“We encourage fans who want to experience this great event in person at the beautiful Sands Resort in Bethlehem, PA to purchase their tickets now,” Duva said, “because very few tickets remain in the other price categories.”

To purchase the remaining tickets while they last, contact the Sands Bethlehem Event Center box office 610-297-7414, Main Events 973-200-7050 and Peltz Boxing 215-765-0922 and through Ticketmaster, http://www.ticketmaster.com/NBC-Fight-NightBoxing-tickets/artist/1794277,

For additional information on the event, seating arrangements, or ticketing, visit the event page located on the website. www.sandseventcenter.com,

Ticketmaster Sales:during regular hours 800-745-3000, Ticketmaster Express: automated phone line for self-service ticket sales, even after hours, 866-448-7849.

FIGHT INFO:

December 22nd at Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem in Pennsylvania features Tomasz Adamek vs. Steve Cunningham in the main event. The undercard will be announced shortly. The fights will be broadcast on NBC network TV beginning 4PM ET. The card is presented by Main Events and Ziggy Promotions in association with Peltz Boxing.

2012-2013 NBC SPORTS NETWORK FIGHT NIGHT SCHEDULE

(All times ET and subject to change)

Saturday, December 8 9 p.m. – 11p.m. NBC Sports Network

Saturday, December 22 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. NBC

Saturday, January 19 9 p.m. – 11 p.m. NBC Sports Network

Saturday, February 23 10:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. NBC Sports Network

Saturday, March 9 10 p.m. – 12 a.m. NBC Sports Network

(Phoenix) – Phoenix International Raceway President Bryan R. Sperber announced today that Ultimate Fighting Championship® bantamweight champion, and former star of The Ultimate Fighter® Live on FX, Dominick Cruz has been named Honorary Pace Car Driver for the AdvoCare 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Sunday, November 11.

“We are honored to have Dominick Cruz as our Honorary Pace Car Driver, he has always represented his sport and the state of Arizona with class,” said Sperber. “We know our fans will be excited to see him drive the pace car on race day.”

Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Cruz, 27, has ascended to the top of his profession. Known for his outstanding speed and footwork, Cruz has compiled a 19-1-0 professional record that includes wins over the likes of Demetrious Johnson, Urijah Faber, Scott Jorgensen, Joseph Benavidez and Brian Bowles.

“I’m excited to be making my return to PIR and the Advocare 500 NASCAR race,” said Cruz. “My first experience in the pace car was one of the coolest and most unique opportunities I have ever had. To feel even a sliver of the adrenaline that these drivers experience was so awesome and I can’t wait to do it again.”

Cruz will participate in pre-race ceremonies and will make appearances onsite at PIR on Sunday, November 11. Additional information on race weekend activities is available on Phoenix International Raceway’s official website at www.phoenixraceway.com

About Phoenix International Raceway

Since 1964, Phoenix International Raceway has served race fans as the premier motorsports venue in the Southwest. Watch the Semi-Final Race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup at PIR on Sunday, Nov. 11. Tickets for the entire Nov. 8-11 NASCAR event weekend at Phoenix International Raceway can be purchased online at PhoenixRaceway.com/Tickets or by calling 1-866-408-RACE (7223). For more information, visit PhoenixRaceway.com, Facebook.com/PhoenixRaceway and Twitter.com/PhoenixRaceway.

VERO BEACH, FL (October 11, 2012) – Bahamian road warrior Sherman “Tank” Williams heads to Finland in a few weeks, not for a Scandinavian vacation, but to ruin undefeated Robert “The Nordic Nightmare” Helenius’ return to the ring, as well as to give the big Finn his first loss as a pro.

“I’m going to Finland to give Helenius more than he can handle,” Williams said from his Florida training camp in Vero Beach. “I’m bringing my ‘Conch’ (over-hand right) punch and to spoil things for him.”

Former European champion Helenius (17-0, 11 KOs) has been out of action nearly a full year, since last December 3 when he suffered a shoulder injury during his highly-controversial 12-round split decision win over Derek Chisora. The 6′ 6 ½” Helenius, ranked No. 13 by the World Boxing Organization (WBO), has knocked out a trio of former world heavyweight champions: Sergei Liakhovich (TKO9), Samuel Peter (KO9) and Lamon Brewster (TKO8).

“Helenius brings size into the ring,” WBO No. 10 rated Williams noted. “He’s 6′ 6″, 6′ 7” but guys that size rarely stand-up straight. I’m sure I can reach him. I’ve been in the ring with big guys before like Jameel McCline, who I fight in his hometown at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. I beat him from pillar-to-post but only got a draw. I’ve sparred with Wladimir and Vitali (Klitschko brothers) and reached them.

“I looked at Helenius’ record and he’s beaten some name fighters, but I think he padded his record by beating them long after their primes. Helenius is going to be eating a lot of ‘Conch’ on November 10th.”

Williams (34-11-2, 19 KOs), a bonafide Bahamian sports legend, traveled halfway around the world to Macau, China on June 28 to defeat (53-5-5, 20 KOs) for the WBO Asia Pacific and WBO Asian Boxing Council Championships.

“I’m a warrior, a fighter who’ll fight anybody, anywhere,” Williams continued. “I’d love to fight at home in The Bahamas. I’m proud of my country. People there are proud of me and behind me; unfortunately, no casino or hotel there will host a show. I train and my manager, Si Stern, sets-up my fights, whether there in Finland, China, Russia or wherever. I’m an international fighter. No matter where I fight, it’s in a ring with only two guys, and I’m always confident of knocking out my opponent.

“I thought I was going to defend my title in China. They were going to have me fight on August 12, then in September, and again on October 12th. They’re still working on a date but I couldn’t wait around. I guess they’re on their own schedule, or on Evander Holyfield’s (Williams’ fight vs. Holyfield was changed three times). We’ve been patient. This fight came up and with only a three-week notice; we still felt it was worth it. I would still like to fight again in China.”

Stern added, “I’ve suffered over the years trying to get Sherman a fight against the Klitschkos and other top heavyweights. They had no problems sparring with Sherman, but they didn’t offer him a fight because he’s such a big puncher. They avoided fighting Sherman because they weren’t willing to take the risk. It was very frustrating but we never looked back. Now, thank God, Sherman is getting a chance he deserves against Helenius. So, get ready, top heavyweights, ‘Tank’ is ready, willing and able to get in the ring with you.”

“A lot of guys won’t fight in Europe because they stand a good chance of getting robbed,” Williams concluded. “I’m excited that this fight is on TV (Epic) in America and The Bahamas. I’m fighting in his backyard and it will be an action-packed fight. If I get robbed, though, it won’t look as bad knowing people back home will be watching on television I’m not counting on it going the distance but, if it don’t knock him out, everyone will at least know that I gave my best and did my job.”

BRONX, NY (October 25, 2012) With the first four shows in the Star Boxing “ROCKIN’ FIGHTS” series at The Paramount selling out, advance tickets are now on sale as “The Fighting Pride of Huntington” Chris Algieri returns to action on Saturday, NOVEMBER 17 against junior welterweight Daniel “The Hudson Valley Kid” Sostre of Highland, New York.

Advance tickets for “ROCKIN FIGHTS 5”, priced at $50 and $100, are available through Ticketmaster,

http://www.ticketmaster.com/even

/000049599E3A818C (www.Ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000) or through The Paramount Box Office, (631) 673-7300. or direct link to

Special VIP/Red Carpet Seating priced at $125, along with advance tickets are also available by calling Star Boxing at (718) 823-2000 or on their website www.StarBoxing.com. Doors on the evening of the event will open at 7PM with the first bell at 7:30PM.

“We’re thrilled to return to The Paramount in Huntington with “ROCKIN’ FIGHTS 5″. The first four shows in this series have sold out and I would strongly encourage fight fans to purchase their tickets in advance” said DeGuardia.

“Algieri has continued to improve and we’re anticipating an action packed main event between him and the battle tested Sostre. Additionally, we will announce a terrific undercard shortly complimenting this main event.”

With an undefeated record of 15-0-0 with seven stoppages, the 28-year-old pre-med student Algieri will be making the fourth start of 2012. Most recently, he skillfully boxed to an eight round unanimous decision over tough Texas veteran Raul Tovar on JULY 28 at The Paramount.

A native of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico and also 28-years-old, Sostre has compiled a record of 11-7-1 (4KO’s), over his seven year pro career.

On SEPTEMBER 15, Sostre traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada to challenge highly touted and undefeated West Coast based prospect Wale Omotoso at The Thomas and Mack Center on the undercard of the World Middleweight Championship between Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Sergio Martinez. Battling over eight action packed rounds, Sostre lost a hard fought decision.

Among the other well regarded prospects Sostre has clashed with are Danny O’Connor, Raymond Serrano, Gabriel Bracero and Mike Ruiz.

The Paramount is located at 370 New York Avenue, Huntington, New York, 11743. For directions and more information, please visit their website at www.paramountny.com

ABOUT STAR BOXING:

Star Boxing Inc. is celebrating 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.

ABOUT THE PARAMOUNT:

Opened September 30, 2011 this 1,555 capacity live entertainment venue located in downtown Huntington, Long Island, features concerts, boxing, comedy, community and other special events. Booked by Live Nation, the Paramount has hosted over 150 events in its first year of operation and quickly established itself as the premier music venue on Long Island. Some recent acts to take the stage include Pitbull, Taking Back Sunday, The Pixies, Elvis Costello, Warren Haynes, Willie Nelson, Brand New, Goo Goo Dolls, Primus, Marilyn Manson, Korn, The Wanted, The Script, Panic! At the Disco and many, more.

“Peacefighter” Hamid Rahimi and his team were enthusiastically welcomed by the Afghan boxing fans in Kabul after arriving fort he October 30th “Fight 4 Peace” event which will feature a 12 round middleweight title fight between local hero Rahimi and Said Mbelwa from Tanzania. Rahimi has already been invited by the National Olympic Committee and several other NGOs, held a first press conference and gave several TV interviews. Tomorrow the middleweight contender will be welcomed by President Hamid Karsai.

“I am so proud to be back in my country and to set a sign for peace and freedom”, said Rahimi. “This truely feels like making history. I want to thank all the people who helped me to make my dream of the “Fight 4 Peace” come true. I am simply overwhelmed by the positive reaction and the warm welcome we received when arriving in Kabul. I am sure that this will be a fantastic event and we will do all we can to change the perception of Afghanistan here in the country and all around the world.”

The World Boxing Organisation (WBO) honoured Rahimi and his project and confirmed its full support at their Annual Convention which is currently held in Miami, Florida. President Francisco Valcarcel agreed to sanction the “Fight 4 Peace” as WBO Intercontinental “Peace” Championship.

“Our next project is to go wherever war is”, said championship chairman Luis Batista Salas at the Opening Ceremony of the WBO Convention according to fightnews.com. “To go where there is less understanding. To show peace is better than war. To give some kind of hope. Some kind of discipline. In Afghanistan it has been dominated by misery and violence. They have been fighting for the last 30 years. 1.5 million were killed during Russian invasion. In 1996 the Taliban came to power. We have initiated a program to go to Afghanistan and give what we can offer. ”

Vice President John Duggan added that “the opportunity presented itself to the WBO to host a fight on October 30th 2012. The concept of this event is to have one day of sport and one day of peace, we are hoping it will contribute to rebuilding their civilization. We are happy to be involved in this. We hope to do more events in similar situations.”

October 25, 2012 – The new acquisition of “Gary Shaw Productions”, power puncher, Javier “el Chino” Flores (7-0, 7 KOs), will be in action this Saturday, October 27th on the undercard at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, New York. Flores will face off against California’s Alberto Herrera (8-7-1, 5 KOs) in a non-televised bout scheduled for 8 rounds in the welterweight division.

“I have sacrificed myself like never before for this fight,” said Flores, born and raised in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico and trains in New Haven, Connecticut. “To beat Herrera I will need to be well prepared.”

As an amateur boxer, Flores had a record of 65 victories with 38 coming by way of knockout, and only 3 defeats.

Flores, who is a southpaw, is confident in the results he has obtained with his new trainer John Scully.

“We have seen great improvement in my speed and punching power. I have felt more electric and confident in sparring, and we believe that after this great victory, the fans and Gary Shaw will be very pleased with my performance,” commented Flores.

Herrera has gone the distance with various undefeated prospects, and recently (June) lost in the seventh round against Thomas Dulorme (16-0, 12 KOs) when he was unwilling to come out of his corner (RTD).

Three featured bouts will be televised live on HBO BOXING AFTER DARK® beginning at 10:15 p.m. ET/PT.

In the 10-round main-event, undefeated Puerto Rican standout, Thomas Dulorme (16-0, 12 KOs) takes on heavy-handed Argentine, Luis Carlos Abregu (33-1, 27KO’s).

The co-feature will showcase San Francisco’s undefeated WBO/NABO Jr. Welterweight champion, Karim “Hard Hitta” Mayfield (16-0-1, 10 KOs) vs. Southern California’s, Mauricio Herrera (18-2, 7 KOs).

A 12-round IBF lightweight championship bout between champion, Miguel Vazquez (31-3, 13 KOs) and No. 1 contender, Marvin Quintero (25-3, 21 KOs) will open up the broadcast.

Tickets for the October 27, HBO Boxing After Dark event range from $25 to $75 and are on sale at the Turning Stone Resort Casino Box Office. Call (315) 361-7469 or visit www.Ticketmaster.com. Doors open up at 6:30 p.m. and the undercard begins at 7:30 p.m EST with the HBO live national broadcast starting at 10:15 p.m. EST.

NEW YORK (October 25, 2012) – Last Saturday night’s show-stealing, world title- winning performance on Showtime Championship Boxing was only the beginning for new World Boxing Organization (WBO) middleweight champion Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin (28-0, 20 KOs).

Quillin dropped defending champion and previously undefeated Hassan N’Dam N’Jikam (27-1, 17 KOs) six times en route to a spectacular 12-round triumph, receiving scores of 115-107 from all three judges.

Born in Chicago and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the charismatic Cuban-American returned to Brooklyn, where he once lived for four years, and became the first American-born fighter to be world middleweight champion since Kelly Pavlik lost to Sergio Martinez in 2010.

“It was great putting on a performance like that for the fans at Barclay Center,” said Quillin, who now lives in Manhattan but trains at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles. “All my hard work paid off. It was a great show. People saying I stole the show, well, that’s a blessing. I proved that I can perform like that, given the chance, in a championship fight. I beat a world champion who had an undefeated, identical record as mine.”

Five of the six punches he decked N’Dam with were left hooks and Quillin finished strong by flooring his opponent twice in the final round. “I’ve always had a good left hook,” Quillin noted. “People may not have noticed it before, but it’s another tool in my tool box.

“I always have confidence in my skills and working with (strength-and-conditioning coach) Brad Bose and my nutritionist, Robert Garcia, conditioning was never my concern. I went 12 hard rounds and felt strong right to the end.”

Quillin is a throwback fighter in the sense that he’ll take on anybody put in the ring with him, provided Team Chocolate (Golden Boy Promotions, adviser Al Haymon, co-managers John Seip and Jim McDevitt and trainer Eric Brown) signs off. His next opponent could be a fellow world champion, former world title-holder, hot prospect, or top 10-ranked contender.

“It’s important to be surrounded by a group of people, like Team Chocolate, that believes in me and is always there to help,” added Quillin, who admits winning the world title hasn’t completely sunk in yet. “I trust my team to come-up with my best option. My job is to be ready for whatever happens and keep coming out victoriously. We’ll see how things play out. I’ll defend my title and come out of my next fight as a winner, just like I always have been. I’m not going to get big headed about this. I’m going to pick-up my work ethic even more and stay hungry.

“I have an X on my back now. Life has already started to change a little, but that comes with the territory as world champion. Now that I am world champion, I guess I need to re-evaluate my goals; I want to win more titles and become a household name.”

Capturing the WBO crown was only the beginning for “Kid Chocolate.”

For more information about Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin go online to www.TheKidChocolate.com or follow him on Twitter @Kid Chocolate and Instagram@KidChocolate.

The “Nordic Nightmare” Robert Helenius (17-0, 11 KOs) and Sherman “The Tank” Williams (35-11-2, 19 KOs) caught up with the Finnish media today in Helsinki. The two heavyweights, who will headline the November 10 Nordic Fight Night at Helsingin Jäähalli, came face to face – but only via a live video conference. “It´s 4.30 am here in Florida, I will just start my morning exercise a little earlier than usual,” Williams said. “I look forward to coming to Finland. I will bring some sunshine to Helsinki. I have a special punch, the Conch Punch, an overhead right, and the Tank will catch Robert with that shot. That is my special weapon which will help me to win this fight.”

Helenius was unimpressed: “Well, he can try, but I don´t think he has a chance. I am not a big trash-talker. All I know is that I will be ready for the Tank. My shoulder has healed very well, my other arm has gotten much stronger now, so I will do damage with both hands. It´s great to make my comeback fight in Finland.”

Williams was represented on the podium – by a little plastic tank. “I am 100 percent sure that Robert will crush the Tank on November 10,” promoter Nisse Sauerland said. “He is one of the best heavyweights in the world and he will make a spectacular comeback. Williams is a tough opponent, very experienced and very solid, but Robert´s right hand will eventually break him down.”

Tickets for the fight are available at www.lippupalvelu.fi.

LOS ANGELES, October 24 – Rapidly turning into one of the most feared knockout artists to emerge from Mexico in years, Cancun’s Sergio Thompson aims to extend his string of early finishes to nine on Saturday, October 27, when he defends his WBC International Silver Super Featherweight title against Luis Armando Juarez in a 12 round main event from the Centro Internacional de Convenciones in Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico which will be televised on FOX Deportes in the United States and on Televisa in Mexico.

In the co-main event, also scheduled for 12 rounds, unbeaten Roberto Ortiz of Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico City makes the first defense of his WBC Silver Super Lightweight title against Zacatecas’ Jhean Carlo Aparicio.

Thompson vs. Juarez is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Pepe Gomez Promotor Deportivo and sponsored by Corona, Periodico QueQui and Quintana Roo Tourism. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. CT and the first fight begins at 6:30 p.m. CT. The FOX Deportes broadcast will air on Sunday, October 28 at 5:00 p.m. ET/2:00 p.m. PT* (check local listings for exact broadcast time due to MLB World Series schedule) and the Televisa broadcast will air on Saturday, October 27 on Canal 5 at 10:30 p.m. CT.

Currently ranked number one in the world at super featherweight by the WBC, 28-year-old Sergio “Yeyo” Thompson (24-2, 22 KO’s) is closing in on his well-deserved shot at WBC Super Featherweight World Champion Takahiro Aoh, but to get it, he must first dispatch of Juarez on October 27. One of the sport’s busiest contenders, Thompson has stopped former World Champion Jorge Linares, Juan Ramon Solis and Carlos Claudio in the past seven months, pushing his knockout streak to eight.

A native of the boxing rich nation of Argentina, 30-year-old San Miguel product Luis Armando Juarez (16-5-2, 4 KO’s) can begin a serious quest for a world title should he upset Thompson on October 27. The winner of four of his last five bouts, Juarez has the style, determination and motivation to push Thompson to the late rounds and then make a run for the biggest win of his professional career.

The number five ranked super lightweight in the world, Torreon’s Roberto “Massa” Ortiz (26-0-1, 22 KO’s) is yet another talented Mexican fighter making his mark with a mix of power, speed and ring savvy. After serving his apprenticeship on the local scene, Ortiz stepped it up in 2011, putting together eight wins against quality opponents while defending his WBC Silver belt five times. Now looking to make his sixth successful defense, Ortiz is ready to make a statement against Aparicio on October 27.

26-year old Jhean Carlo Aparicio (23-4, 17 KO’s) has been awaiting an opportunity like this since he turned professional in 2008. On October 27, he’ll get his chance to shine on television in the United States and Mexico against a top-rated contender in Ortiz. The winner of seven of his last nine bouts, including three in a row, Aparicio is going to enter the ring with fists flying in order to show Ortiz that he means business.

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Close friend and currant Heavyweight contender Jonathon Banks will train Wladimir Klitschko for his November 10th title defense with Maiusz Wach.

Banks replaces the late Emanuel Steward who passed away on Thursday.

Mikkel Kessler (45-2, 34 KOs) travelled to Belfast today to promote his WBA Super-Middleweight World Title clash with Brian Magee (36-4-1, 25 KOs). Both fighters, who will collide at Jyske Bank BOXEN in Herning on December 8, and their promoters faced the media during a packed downtown press conference at the renowned Europa Hotel, which is the world´s most bombed hotel, according to Wikipedia. “This place certainly has a history,” promoter Kalle Sauerland said. “Just like Brian Magee has a history with the Danish sports fans. He has come over to Denmark twice to eradicate two of their boxing heroes, Mads Larsen and Rudy Markussen. You have to give him credit for that. But twice is more than enough. Mikkel Kessler will put an end to his streak, set the record straight and win this fight for his country.”

Kessler, a much sought-after interview partner, enjoyed the trip to the Northern Irish capital. Just ten minutes from where the press conference was held, the famous Titanic was built. “Well, I guess you can´t really compare the Titanic and Brian Magee,” Kessler said. “Brian has already made a lot of successful trips abroad, and two of them have been to Denmark. But I will make sure that his third trip over will not be a good one for him. I have a lot of respect for Brian, he is a warrior. There are a lot of similarities between us. We are solid fighters and we are not scared to fight abroad. I have fought in Wales, Australia and the US, and Brian has also fought in a lot of places, including Denmark, of course. But I think I am the better boxer, I have much more power. I have never lost a fight in Denmark and it will be no different against Magee. With my fans behind me, nothing can stop me. It will be a great fight at Jyske Bank BOXEN.”

Said Brian Magee: “Mikkel is a great fighter, he ranks right up there along with the all-time greats. We have mutual respect for each other, but once the bell goes, it will be all business and a hell of a fight. We both have a lot of power, so the fans can expect a great fight. I´ve beaten Larsen and Markussen and now I will beat Kessler.”

Said Pat Magee, Brian Magee´s manager: “It´s not very often that you see one-punch knock-outs in boxing, but Brian took out Markussen with one shot and Mikkel took out Allan Green with one shot, so this will really be a special fight. We look forward to it.”

Tickets are available at www.billetnet.dk.

(Pictures: Kessler visiting the birthplace of the Titanic, Kessler and Magee atop the famous Europa Hotel, Kessler and his promoter Kalle Sauerland in Belfast; Credit: Team Sauerland

Philadelphia, PA – Gabriel Rosado, the fastest-rising contender in the junior middleweight division, goes for his fourth consecutive knockout and his eighth consecutive win when he boxes Elvin Ayala, of New Haven, CT, in a 10-round bout Saturday evening, Dec. 8, at Pearson/McGonigle Halls on the campus of Temple University.

Sharing the spotlight will be another Philadelphian, Bryant “By By” Jennings, who defends his USBA heavyweight championship against Bowie Tupou, of Tongo, in a scheduled 12-round contest.

The eight-fight live card begins at 7pm and the NBCSN broadcast will begin at 9PM ET.

“A lot of fighters boast they will fight anybody but Rosado actually backs up his words,” said promoter J Russell Peltz. “Ayala has fought as a middleweight and even as a super middleweight but none of that fazes Rosado. He’s a throwback to the old-time fighters and this will be his fourth fight in 2012.

“Gab could sit around and wait until March when IBF champ Cornelius Bundrage has to fight him, but that’s not in Gab’s DNA. He’s a fighter and fighters want to fight. It’s that simple.”

The weight limit will be 156 pounds, two pounds over the junior middleweight limit, four under the middleweight limit.

The 26-year-old Rosado is the poster boy for good fighters who came up the hard way. His 21-5 record includes 13 knockouts, including three big ones in 2012 over

Jesus Soto-Karass, of Mexico; Sechew Powell, of Brooklyn, NY; Charles Whittaker, of Georgetown, Cayman Islands.

Rosado is ranked No. 1 in the world by the IBF.

Ayala, 31, has won his last six fights in a row and is 26-5-1, 12 K0s. A pro since 2003, he boxed a 10-round draw with Sergio Mora, of Los Angeles, CA, and was stopped in 12 by Arthur Abraham for the IBF middleweight title in Germany. He has wins over Derrick Findley, of Gary, IN; John Mackey, of Montgomery, AL; Eric Mitchell, of Philadelphia; George Armenta, of Silver Spring, MD.

Originally from Reading, PA, Ayala recently moved back there to train with Marshall Kauffman.

“I think Rosado bit off more than he can chew this time,” said Kauffman. “Ayala is the strongest puncher I’ve ever been associated with, pound-for-pound.”

Pearson/McGonigle Halls, at Broad and Motgomery Avenues in North Philadelphia, a 4,500-seat venue at Temple University, has hosted both professional and amateur boxing in the past, but when NBC Sports Network broadcasts the sixth installment of its “Fight Night” series on Dec. 8, it will be the first professional boxing event held at Pearson/McGonigle Halls in over 19 years.

Eight bouts are planned for the Philadelphia card. The fight is promoted by Main Events, Peltz Boxing, and Goossen-Tutor Promotions in association with BAM Boxing. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, Oct. 24. Contact Peltz Boxing for further ticket info, 215-765-0922, www.peltzboxing.com. Tickets also are on sale at www.comcastTIX.com.

2012-2013 NBC SPORTS NETWORK FIGHT NIGHT SCHEDULE

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Saturday, December 9 p.m. – 11p.m. NBC Sports Network

Saturday, December 22 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. NBC

Saturday, January 19 9 p.m. – 11 p.m. NBC Sports Network

Saturday, February 23 10:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. NBC Sports Network

Saturday, March 9 10 p.m. – 12 a.m. NBC Sports Network

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SAN DIEGO, CA (October 24, 2012)—WealthTV has announced that this Saturday night’s card featuring heavyweights Franklin Lawrence and Dominick Guinn has been cancelled. The network’s next live fight is the showdown between BUTE v. Grachev scheduled for November 3rd.

“We’re disappointed whenever a boxing card is delayed or postponed. But as is the case with the Lawrence – Guinn fight, sometimes the situation is completely outside of our control. I’m excited to have the Lucian Bute – Denis Grachev fight right in front of us on November 3rd followed by a great card featuring a Flyweight unification fight between Brian Viloria and Hernan Marquez on November 17th” stated WealthTV president Charles Herring. .

The Bute v. Grachev fight can be seen on WealthTV nationally on Verizon FiOS TV channel 169 and 669 in HD, AT&T U-Verse TV channels 470 and 1470 in HD, along with over 100 cable systems across the country as well as on line viewing on numerous connected devices and via www.wealthtv.com.

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

Former Light Heavyweight champion had a short lived retirement as he is coming back to face undefeated British Super Middleweight George Groves on December 15th in London according to Dan Rafael of espn.com

“I was quitting on myself when I made that announcement,” Johnson told ESPN.com. “When I made the announcement, I felt like it was legitimate announcement. But I’ve felt good the past few months and I was quitting on myself based on my personal issues I was going through.

“I feel differently now. I would love an opportunity to see if I can still fight the way I feel like I can. If I don’t step in the ring and give it a shot I won’t know, so I want to step in the ring and give it a shot.”

“It’s a very tough fight for George,” said Groves promoter Frank Warren. “Johnson has been around, seen it and done it in a near 20-year career so he’ll have bags of experience compared to George. But George is young, fresh, talented and hungry and really wants to prove that he’s the next world champion in waiting. I think that the fans will be for a cracking fight between these two.”

“I was going through some personal issues and a lot things weren’t working and I shouldn’t have made a decision like that,” said Johnson, the 2004 fighter of the year. “After some time to think about it, I went to the gym to shake out. I was doing gym work and feeling good. I felt like I would like another opportunity.

“I would like the chance to go out there and convince myself that the things I’ve been working on, and the things I’ve been missing the past couple of years, are there. I believe there are changes I need to make in my style to get back to where I want to be. I want to take that chance.”

“Johnson is a great name and it will be a fantastic fight to end the year with before looking at a world title shot next year,” Groves said. “He’s a true warrior and will come to fight and in no way am I expecting an easy night’s work against him. I’ll be training my guts out for this fight and it could turn into a brutal and bloody war, one that the fans will relish.

“He’s had 70 fights with 35 knockouts and is a massive step up for me in just my 16th fight. A win against him would be great on my record.”

Said Johnson, “This is a young guy. They have a lot of hopes for him and the boxing public is keeping an eye on this guy, so if I go in his hometown and do what I think I can do to him, it will make me feel I can still do the things I think I can do.”

“The man is like a tank coming forward all the time and I’ll need to pull out some big bombs if I’m going to stop him,” Groves said. “Top men like Froch and (Chad) Dawson, plus Antonio Tarver and Clinton Woods couldn’t halt him so it’s a tall order. But I’m confident in my abilities and if I can be the first since (Bernard) Hopkins (in 1997) to stop him then it will send a strong message out to the 168-pound world champions that I’m coming for them.”

October 23, 2012 – The “Night Of Champions” fightcard, taking place on Friday, October 26 at the Roque Nido Stella Coliseum in Guayama, Puerto Rico, will mark a interesting test in the young career of rising prospect, Jorge “Machito” Maysonet Jr. (9-0, 8 KOs) from Puerto Rico.

Maysonet Jr. will be facing the always dangerous and complicated, Ramesis “Payasito” Gil (8-4-5, 5 KOs) from the Dominican Republic. The fight is scheduled for eight rounds at the lightweight division (135 lbs).

“This was a fight that had to happen to let us know where we stand. Whoever has doubts about Maysonet Jr., will witness his immense skill level this Friday in Guayama”, said Javier Bustillo, president of Universal Promotions.

As an amateur standout, Maysonet Jr., amassed a record of 140(W)-10(L), winning various local tournaments like the José Barrientos and the José “Cheo” Aponte competitions. In professional boxing, all his knockouts have come in the very first round.

“I have prepared myself with a lot of intensity. My father (Jorge Maysonet Sr.) has trained me very well and this Friday Ramesis will find out what a true puncher hits like,” commented Maysonet. “Ramesis says I only fight for four rounds, we will see if he lasts to the fourth round but I’m ready to go the distance if he can handle my power.”

Maysonet Jr. is a member of “Team Puerto Rico”, a collaboration between Gary Shaw Productions, Universal Promotions and Warriors Boxing. Their goal is to gather Puerto Rico’s best boxing talent.

It’s been a great year in 2012 for Gill as he’s beaten Carney Bowman (16-1, 7 KOs) from Pennsylvania and Luis Joel González (9-1, 5 KOs) in Puerto Rico. Both victories were by decision and came in their hometowns.

“I would like to thank Javier Bustillo for taking me into consideration to beat one of his fighters. For me there are eight rounds and for Maysonet there are four because he has not crossed the Niagara Falls in a bicycle like me and I will make him go through that”, said a very motivated Gil.

There will be a clash of unbeaten fighters battling at the super bantamweight division in the co-feature when Edgardo “Eggie” Laboy (4-0, 2 KOs) and Jonell “Gato” Nieves (4-0, 3 KOs) go at it in a four round bout.

“This will be a tough fight for both of us. I’m in optimum condition and it will be a war from start to finish,” claimed Laboy, who is promoted by Gary Shaw Productions and Universal Promotions.

Jonell Nieves is also expecting a war as he states, “I feel good and I know it is a big challenge between two unbeaten fighters. I am a aware that it will be a war and that is what I want to give the people of Guayama on Friday”.

In other bouts Puerto Rican, Steven Martínez (12-1, 10 KO) vs. Edgar Pérez (5-0, 3 KO) battle in an 8-rounds bout at the light middleweight division, Miguel “el Gallo” Marrero (6-0, 3 KOs) will go against Leroy Padilla (1-7, 1 KO) at the super featherweight division. Also scheduled for 4 rounds is Efraín “Macho” Cruz (2-0, 1 KO) vs. Luis Guzman at lightweight division, Edwin “Puto” Rodríguez (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Alberto Velez (0-3) at the super flyweight division, Víctor “Picu” Pérez (1-0, 1 KO) vs Luis Muñoz at junior welterweight division and debutant Kabir Rodríguez vs Pedro Ortiz (0-0-1) at 110 pounds.

The gates at the Roque Nido Stella Coliseum will open at 6:30pm. Tickets priced $53, $38, $18 are available at Ticket Center (www.tcpr.com) or by calling (787) 792-5000.

First fight starts at 7:30pm

Team Puerto Rico……….the new wave, once again making a splash…..

NEWARK, NJ (October 23, 2012)—A new website was just formed that will now rank fighters from all over the world.

http://www.amateurworldrankings.com/ is now up and running where boxers can enter all pertinent information and they will be given a ranking.

The AWR is the new standard in the ranking of registered amateur fighters. Exclusively available to open-class fighters only, the AWR ranking system tracks your stats and ranks you against other open-division fighters around the world. Fighters registered and ranked within the AWR will have searchable information online in the AWR database with their record, national & world titles, home gym, coaches, and gym & coach contact info.

Being a member of the AWR makes you eligible to fight for AWR World Titles and get a first hand feel of what it’s like to be a professional boxer. AWR ranked fighters who fight for an AWR World Title will be featured as opening bouts on nationally televised professional boxing cards. AWR World Title contenders will get a taste of what it’s like to be a pro with paid travel to bouts, hotel rooms, and a serious crowd in-house as well as fans watching on TV at home.

Benefits of AWR Ranking

· Ranking against open-class fighters worldwide

· Only available to open-division fighters

· Searchable database of fighter records, acheivements, and coaching staff contact info

· Paid travel to bouts & tournaments

· Nationally televised AWR title fights

· Build a huge fan-base as an amateur

· Access to sponsorships & givaways

· Fight for the AWR World Title

How to Sign Up

Signing up with AWR is quick and easy. Have all of your information and your coaches’ info ready and follow the instructions below.

Here’s the process:

1. Click Get Ranked at the top of the page.

2. Fill out your information in the online form.

3. Once all of your info is confirmed, we’ll send you an email with your payment options. (Usually 2-3 days max)

Amateur World Rankings Pricing

We make staying ranked with AWR easy for just one fighter, or for your whole team.

There are two affordable ways to pay:

$6.99 per month billing

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$69.95 for the year

Contact & Questions

If you have any additional questions, comments or suggestions, feel free to email us atAWR@AmateurWorldRankings.com.

GARFIELD, NJ – Wisla Club – A press conference was held today to officially announce “BIGGER, BETTER, STRONGER – Boxing is Back on Broadcast” which features the highly anticipated rematch between Tomasz “Goral” Adamek, 47-2, 29 KO’s, and Steve ” USS” Cunningham, 25-4, 12 KO’s. The two former world champions shared their thoughts about this opportunity, as did Main Events CEO, Kathy Duva and Cunningham’s trainer, Brother Naazim Richardson.

Kathy Duva: “I am here to announce a tremendous fight that will take place on Dec 22nd. We have all seen this fight before and I think I speak for everyone when I say that we all can’t wait to see it again. Tomasz Adamek and Steve Cunningham have graciously consented to fight each other again in a rematch of their epic brawl that took place in December of 2008, almost 4 years to the day actually.”

Kathy Duva
Photo Credits: Mike Gladysz

“I believe more people will get to see Steve and Tomasz fight on December 22nd (on NBC) than probably have ever watched either one of them fight in the United States. I can’t even express how pleased I am that this is a fight that we’re going to be able to bring to NBC and to the fans out there.”

“The reception from the media (about this fight), from the fans, if you look on Twitter, if you look on line, if you talk to people on the street, it’s universally positive and excited. This is really what boxing is supposed to be about. And as if it couldn’t get any better, this is going to be the first fight that is going to be on NBC in the afternoon on the regular network in that 4 to 6 time slot in well over 20 years, and that’s a big thing. That again is a big barrier that we are crossing, a giant milestone in this sport. We hope this is the first of many.”

Brother Naazim Richardson: “This is a tremendous fight. Tomasz Adamek is one of the best guys over the last couple years in this sport. He has never embarrassed himself, he’s always been a great ambassador for the sport. He’s always given the audience and his great fan (base) a great outing and put on a pretty good show. So we hope to follow in the same tradition come Bethlehem. Steve Cunningham is one of the toughest spirited guys I have ever seen. It’s been a pleasure working with him. We’re very comfortable and we are very confident and we plan to put on an outstanding show in Bethlehem.”

Brother Naazim Richardson

Photo Credits: Jed Warsager

“I told Steve up until this point you’ve been a good fighter, but you’ve got the opportunity to become an all-time great fighter. And unfortunately you’re in a division where you don’t really have to know how to fight. The only thing you have to do is be big enough to hit them upside the head, cause a man over 200 pounds can swing big and change the whole game plan. Adamek is a big solid dude and he can fight, you gotta deal with this dude to deal with the next dude, to get to the big giant monster. Adamek is nothing close to a joke. Adamek is capable of getting past the Klitschko’s.”

Tomasz Adamek: “Four years ago I was much smaller. I’m stronger, I’m bigger. I’m not 200 pounds, I’m 220. I’m naturally a heavyweight. Still a big heart. I’m not worried about this fight. Everybody who knows boxing business knows I am a different fighter now. I changed from Europe to US style now. It’s difficult to hit me. In 2008 I stand in front and it was easy to hit me, now I am more US style, more side to side. Roger is a smart coach, he teaches me a little bit more every training and I am feeling better and better each time.”

Adamek speaks at presser

Photo Credits: Jed Warsager

“After 2008 I’m sure Steve was hungry because I took his belt. He’s waiting four years for rematch. I will give him a chance to fight again with me. Should be interesting fight for my fans. Everybody knows me and sees how I’m a big warrior, I’m older by four years but I’m still warrior. I can say to Steve good luck and prepare very well, I’m training hard.”

Tomasz Adamek
Photo Credits: Jed Warsager

“He (Cunningham) knows I am ready. I’m looking to win. I have to win this fight because if I do I will be in spot number two. Then after that comes a title fight.”

Steve Cunningham: “Adamek is a great fighter. I really respect him. I can truthfully say with the last fight I under estimated him. We went in to knock him out and you saw what happened, just fireworks, but I ended up getting knocked down three times, but I continued to fight. That’s just the kind of person I am. I just want to put on a good fight and above that win, and above that just bring glory to my God.”

Cunningham speaks at press conf

Photo Credits: Jed Warsager

“A fight is a fight. Listen, I came up, before boxing, street fighting. It wasn’t no weight classes, it wasn’t no gloves. It was sometimes weapons, I got stabbed before. People say I’ve got this crazy, great heart. That’s where it came from, Philadelphia, fighting in schools, fighting in the streets, then I went into a gym. So all the heart I got from that prepared me for this.”
Cunningham with Son, Cruz
Photo Credits: Jed Warsager

“I say God has a plan, so I guess that was part of his plan. I have no fear of any man on this planet. He (Adamek) has done great things as a heavyweight. I think he did a great job in his career, but he’s fighting Steve Cunningham again. I don’t want to make it as close as it was the last time, so we’re willing to put on a great performance, probably the best performance you’ve ever seen out of me.”

FIGHT INFO:
December 22nd at Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem in Pennsylvania features Tomasz Adamek vs. Steve Cunningham in the main event. The undercard will be announced shortly. The fights will be broadcast on NBC network TV beginning 4PM ET. The card is presented by Main Events and Ziggy Promotions in association with Peltz Boxing.

Tickets are priced $ 50, $75, $105 and suites at $130 and are available at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center box office 610-297-7414, Main Events 973-200-7050 and Peltz Boxing 215-765-0922 and through Ticketmaster, http://www.ticketmaster.com/NBC-Fight-NightBoxing-tickets/artist/1794277, Ticketmaster Sales:during regular hours 800-745-3000, Ticketmaster Express: automated phone line for self-service ticket sales, even after hours, 866-448-7849.

For additional information on the event, seating arrangements, or ticketing, visit the event page located on the website. www.sandseventcenter.com

2012-2013 NBC SPORTS NETWORK FIGHT NIGHT SCHEDULE

(All times ET and subject to change)

Saturday, December 8 9 p.m. – 11p.m. NBC Sports Network

Saturday, December 22 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. NBC

Saturday, January 19 9 p.m. – 11 p.m. NBC Sports Network

Saturday, February 23 10:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. NBC Sports Network

Saturday, March 9 10 p.m. – 12 a.m. NBC Sports Network

Andre Berto, Former Two-Time World Champion

“I’ll use my speed, power and I’ll be smart against Guerrero. “I’m already in shape and ready to work.

“I’m hungry. Sometimes you have to go through tough times, sit back, appreciate what you have in life and move forward.

“I went through a hell of a year for me. Now I’m back to the basics. This is what I needed.

“I want to make statements with my fights, not take tune up fights. I know the level of fighter that I am and that’s what I expect from my opponents too.”

Robert Guerrero, Four-Division & Six-Time World Champion

“I believe I can knock him out. I want to send him home hurting and damaged.

“They don’t give me the credit I deserve, so I just have to keep winning. I wanted to find one of the strongest guys out there that no one else wanted to fight to prove I’m the best.

“I know Berto is coming to fight and he’s hungry, but so am I. I’m always hungry. I’m hungry all the time because I want to be the best in the world, not just a world champion. I don’t want to settle, I want to be the best.

“I’m looking forward to taking care of business on November 24.”

Richard Schaefer, CEO Golden Boy Promotions

“Robert Guerrero is one of the most underrated champions in the world. I can’t understand why he’s not at the top of the pound for pound list.

“We have Andre Berto vs. Robert Guerrero, Keith Thurman vs. Carlos Quintana and Richar Abril vs. Sharif Bogere. This is a huge event.

“The fights on November 24 are ‘pick em’ bouts where either fighter can win.

“November 24 is a ‘thank you’ to fight fans on Thanksgiving weekend. Tickets are priced extremely low, starting at $25.00.”

Tony Morgan, Berto’s Trainer

“He can call himself whatever he wants (“The Ghost”), but at the end of the night, he’ll be calling himself a loser.

“Guerrero is a great fighter, but he’s never been hit by someone as hard as Berto can hit in the 147 lb. division.”

Ruben Guerrero Sr., Guerrero’s Father/Trainer

“We’re going to have the advantages in all aspects against Berto.

“Robert is hungry, like a lion. He’s going to swallow him up on November 24.

“We’re going to be 100% ready for Berto and I promise it’s going to be a great fight.”

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Berto vs. Guerrero, a 12-round welterweight bout, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona and AT&T. Also featured will be a junior middleweight bout between rising star Keith Thurman and former World Champion Carlos Quintana and a 12-round battle between WBA Interim Lightweight World Champion Richar Abril and number 3 rated WBA lightweight contender Sharif Bogere for the WBA Lightweight World Championship. The event will take place at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, Calif. and will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Tickets priced at $200, $100, $75, $50 and $25, not including applicable service charges and taxes, are on sale now and are available for purchase by calling (888) 9AXS TIX (888-929-7849), at the Citizens Bank Arena box office or online at www.cbbankarena.com or www.axs.com.

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BETHLEHEM, PA – Tickets are on sale for the December 22nd, Tomasz Adamek vs. Steve Cunningham rematch which will be held at Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem and broadcast live in the afternoon on NBC. The highly anticipated fight is a defense of Adamek’s IBF North American Heavyweight Championship belt.

The fight took on added significance when the IBF informed the promoters that the fight would be for the #2 position in the IBF ratings and that the winner would be ordered to fight #1 contender Kubrat Pulev of Germany for the right to be Wladimir Klitschko’s next IBF mandatory opponent.

Tickets are priced $ 50, $75, $105 and suites at $130 and are available at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center box office 610-297-7414, Main Events 973-200-7050 and Peltz Boxing 215-765-0922 and through Ticketmaster, http://www.ticketmaster.com/NBC-Fight-NightBoxing-tickets/artist/1794277, Ticketmaster Sales:during regular hours 800-745-3000, Ticketmaster Express: automated phone line for self-service ticket sales, even after hours, 866-448-7849.

For additional information on the event, seating arrangements, or ticketing, visit the event page located on the website. www.sandseventcenter.com

FIGHT INFO:

December 22nd at Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem in Pennsylvania features Tomasz Adamek vs. Steve Cunningham in the main event. The undercard will be announced shortly. The fights will be broadcast on NBC network TV beginning 4PM ET. The card is presented by Main Events and Ziggy Promotions in association with Peltz Boxing.

2012-2013 NBC SPORTS NETWORK FIGHT NIGHT SCHEDULE

(All times ET and subject to change)

Saturday, December 8 9 p.m. – 11p.m. NBC Sports Network

Saturday, December 22 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. NBC

Saturday, January 19 9 p.m. – 11 p.m. NBC Sports Network

Saturday, February 23 10:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. NBC Sports Network

Saturday, March 9 10 p.m. – 12 a.m. NBC Sports Network

Arthur Abraham (35-3, 27 KOs) is looking forward to the first defence of his
WBO Super-Middleweight title. The 32-year-old, who dethroned the previous
Champion Robert Stieglitz in Berlin in August, returns to the ring at the
ARENA NUERNBERGER VERSICHERUNG on December 15 where he will meet challenger
Mehdi Bouadla (26-4, 11 KOs) from France.

During the first official press conference on Tuesday, Abraham was seemingly
relaxed. “It is a great feeling to be a world champion again. The title has
not changed me as a person; I am still the same Arthur Abraham as I was
before. But being in possession of the belt is important to me, I sleep a
lot better.”

After winning the IBF Middleweight World Championship back in 2005 and ten
successful defences of the belt, it took a while before Abraham got back to
the top of the game. “It is very special for me to defend the WBO title in
Nuremberg. I spent a lot of my youth in Franconia and it is where I learnt
how to box. Back in the day, I used to put on the gloves for 1.FC
Nuremberg”, said Abraham.

Having to defend a world title, adds to Abraham’s motivation. “That means
that I have to work even harder than before. It was not that important for
me to win a championship in another division. The main thing was to be a
world champion again.”

However, his opponent of the night, Mehdi Bouadla, has other plans. The man
from France outlined how he believes the fight will end on December 15. “I
will do everything I can to make sure that I will become the new world
champion. I studied some of Arthur’s fights – including his latest against
Stieglitz. I know how to beat him,” said Bouadla, who is ranked under the
Top-15 by the WBO.

But in order to do so, the challenger will have to make sure that he gets to
Nuremberg on time, which was not the case today. Due to foggy weather in
Paris, the 30-year-old´s flight was delayed and hence he was late for the
press conference. “That isn’t the typical German punctuality,” joked Arthur
Abraham.

Tickets for the show in Nuremberg can be purchased at www.eventim.de and
www.boxen.com.

New York, NY (10/23/12) – All of the fighters for tomorrow night’s Broadway Boxing card weighed in earlier today at the NYSAC office in downtown Manhattan. Below are the weights for the complete card. The card is promoted by DiBella Entertainment, in association with Everlast, and sponsored by Manfredi Auto Group and Newlio.com. Fight Now TV will broadcast the event live beginning at 9PM E.T.

RED CORNER BLUE CORNER

10 ROUNDS -WBC CONTINENTAL AMERICAS LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Seanie Monaghan vs. Rayco Saunders

Long Beach, NY Pittsburgh, PA

15-0, 10 KO’s 22-17-2, 9 KO’s

175 1/4 lbs. 174 lbs.

8 ROUNDS – LIGHTWEIGHTS

Ivan Redkach vs. Tebor Brosch

Los Angeles, CA Missisauga, Canada

11-0, 10KO 7-3-5, 2 KO’s

136 lbs. 137 lbs.

8 ROUNDS – JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS

Gabriel Bracero vs. Erick Cruz

Brooklyn, NY Toa Baja, PR

19-1. 3KO 13-10-3, 10 KO’s

141 lbs. 147 lbs.

4 ROUNDS – BANTAMWEIGHTS

Heather Hardy vs. Unique Harris

Brooklyn, NY Philadelphia, PA

1-0 Pro Debut

124 lbs. 120 lbs.

8 ROUNDS – JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS

Floriano Pagliara vs. Jeremy McLaurin

Brooklyn, NY Coon Rapids, MN

13-4-1, 7 KO’s 9-4, 5 KO’s

130 lbs. 130 lbs.

4 ROUNDS -LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS

Travis Peterkin vs. Hamid Abdul Mateen

Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn, NY

4-0, 3 KO’s 3-2-2

178 lbs. 175 lbs.

6 ROUNDS – JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Delen Parsley vs. Ibahiem King

Brooklyn, NY West Palm Beach, FL

8-0, 2 KO’s 10-7, 4 KO’s

160 lbs. 159 lbs.

DiBella Entertainment’s popular Broadway Boxing series is coming back to FIGHT NOW TV TM – America’s only 24-hour combat sports and entertainment channel – this Wednesday night, October 24, live from the famed Roseland Ballroom in midtown Manhattan.

FIGHT NOW TV will air the fights in America and also worldwide via their Ustream powered broadband player – http://www.ustream.tv/channel/fight-now-tv – to all markets (subject to certain blackout restrictions) for a special price of $4.95 (USD).

FIGHT NOW TV is available on Cablevision channel 464 as part of the iO Sports & Entertainment Pak!

Tickets are currently on sale and can be purchased through Ticketmaster by calling (800) 745-3000, or at the Roseland Box Office tomorrow night. Tickets are priced at $125, $85, and $65. There are also a limited amount of VIP tables available for purchase. VIP tables are priced at $1,500. There are 10 seats to each table and dinner will be catered by Anthony Catanzaro’s Portobello’s. Doors open at 6 p.m. ET with the first bout scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

Looking to mark the end of a successful 2012, Prospect Boxing are pleased to confirm their final show of the year at the Rivals Boxing Gym,Wishaw on December 7th in which will feature a seven fight card .

After a successful debut both Mark Parvin and Billy Campbell will be returning to action looking to build on there impressive points victories they picked up on there first fight in the paid ranks. Picking the win up at the last Prospect show on October 7th Wishaw’s Parvin overcame durable Sid Razack, while Campbell defeated Joe Collins on points in Manchester after taking the fight at less than 24 hours notice.

After 4 years out, Ryan Scott continues the route back to the professional ranks as he makes a welcome return to his hometown venue. Overcoming London’s Duncan Cottier with a convincing points victory, Scott will be looking to make an impression as he looks for a knockout victory.

After two consecutive losses, Kris “Badger” Hughes is looking to get back to winning ways and back into title contention as he takes on Newcastle’s Dougie Curran over 6 rounds.

Having picked up a broken hand in his last bout with Ghanian Richard Commey, Promoter Paul Graham reflects on Hughes bad luck this year “I really think that Kris has had a bit of bad luck this year. Not only did he pick up a broken hand in his fight with Commey, but he also broke his hand as he came off his scooter. When they were handing out Luck, I think its fair to say he was at the back of the queue “

Completing the undercard Rhys Pagan will look to make it a straight four wins for himself as he takes on William Warburton in 4 x 3 rounds, while hotly tipped Irish featherweight James Tennyson fights for the first time in Scotland as he also competes over 4x 3 rounds.

Headlining the seven fight card will see rising star Iain Butcher take a step up to championship level as he fights for the vacant ‘British Masters’ Flyweight title, against Liverpool’s Phil “Twinny” Smith .

After a close 58-57 points loss to Iain Butcher in June, Smith will be looking to avenge his only loss to date as both fighters fight for the first time over ten rounds in their respective careers to date.

“Iain’s last fight with Phil Smith really was a real barnstormer. When I paired them the first time together I didn’t expect it to be as close as it was, but I had Iain down as the winner of the fight and thought he was landing the cleaner punches” said promoter Paul Graham “There was a few complaints from their camp post fight as they thought there guy had won the fight. I was happy to offer them the rematch and I think it will make a great backdrop to a title fight and if its anywhere as good as the last fight it will make a great main event”

Tickets are priced at £30 and available from 01698 338 888 and more information is available from www.facebook.com/ProspectBoxing

LOS ANGELES (October 23) – One of the biggest fights of 2012 is coming to Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, Calif., on Saturday, November 24 when former Two-Time Welterweight World Champion Andre Berto faces Four-Division and Six-Time World Champion Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero.

This 12-round matchup, a surefire “Fight of the Year” candidate, will air live on HBO World Championship Boxing. The event will also feature two compelling co-featured bouts with unbeaten rising star Keith “One Time” Thurman facing his toughest test to date when he takes on former World Champion Carlos Quintana in a junior middleweight showdown and WBA Interim Lightweight World Champion Richar Abril taking unbeaten WBA #3 rated lightweight contender Sharif “The Lion” Bogere for the vacant WBA Lightweight World Championship.

“I’m happy to be back and to be fighting someone as talented as Robert Guerrero,” said Berto. “It’s a great challenge for me to face one of the best coming off of my layoff. I know I have the ability to be the best in my division and in the sport, and proving that to everyone starts with this fight.”

“I am looking forward to this opportunity and it will be a nice way to spend the holiday weekend doing what I love to do which is to fight,” said Guerrero. “Berto has proven himself over the years as one of the best, but I am confident that I will come out on top and close out 2012 with a big win. I have a lot to be thankful for in my life and a win over Berto over Thanksgiving weekend will be one more thing to add to that list.”

“There are a lot of fighters saying they are the best, but not everyone is willing to prove it in the ring,” said Oscar De La Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions. “Andre Berto and Robert Guerrero put on a show every time they step through the ropes and I’m excited that they’ll be putting on a show against each other on November 24. On Thanksgiving weekend, I’ll be giving thanks that we have a great fight between two of the best young fighters in the world and I know they’ll be giving everything they have to walk out of that ring victorious.”

“Fight fans can add to the enjoyment of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend with this action-packed World Championship Boxing tripleheader,” said Kery Davis, Senior Vice President of Programming, HBO Sports. “Andre Berto and Robert Guerrero will be primed for the main event showdown and we think boxing fans are in for a real treat.”

“Citizens Business Bank Arena, managed by AEG Facilities and the City of Ontario, is extremely pleased to have been selected by Golden Boy Promotions to be the host venue for this exciting boxing event,” said Steve Eckerson, General Manager of Citizens Business Bank Arena. “The Inland Empire is a great market and will certainly support this great night of boxing.”

Berto vs. Guerrero, a 12-round welterweight bout, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona and AT&T. Also featured will be a junior middleweight bout between rising star Keith Thurman and former World Champion Carlos Quintana and a 12-round battle between WBA Interim Lightweight World Champion Richar Abril and number 3 rated WBA lightweight contender Sharif Bogere for the vacant WBA Lightweight World Championship. The event will take place at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, Calif. and will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Tickets priced at $200, $100, $75, $50 and $25, not including applicable service charges and taxes, are on sale and available for purchase by calling (888) 9AXS TIX (888-929-7849), at Citizens Business Bank Arena box office or online at www.cbbankarena.com or www.axs.com.

A 2004 Olympian for Haiti, Winter Haven, Florida’s Andre Berto (28-1, 22 KO’s) has been among the top welterweights in the world for years, starting in 2008, when he won the WBC 147-pound title with a seventh round technical knockout win over Miguel Angel Rodriguez. After five successful defenses, Berto lost the title in his 2011 “Fight of the Year” battle against Victor Ortiz, but the 29-year-old bounced back with a fifth round stoppage over Jan Zaveck in his next bout to capture the IBF Welterweight World Championship, proving that he was still amongst the elite at 147 lbs. On November 24, he’ll look to continue to make that fact evident against a Four Division and Six-Time World Champion in Guerrero.

The pride of Gilroy, California, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero (30-1-1, 18 KO’s) is a Four-Division World Champion who may prove to be more dangerous than ever now that he can concentrate one hundred percent on his boxing career. With his wife Casey healthy after a battle with leukemia and Guerrero’s shoulder surgery a thing of the past, the 29-year-old southpaw got back to work in July with a hard-fought 12 round win over previously unbeaten Selcuk Aydin that earned him the WBC Interim Welterweight World Championship. Now he’s looking forward to closing out the year with another big win over former World Champion Berto.

A one-punch knockout artist who has ended 12 fights in two rounds or less, Clearwater, Florida’s Keith “One Time” Thurman (18-0, 17 KO’s) brings excitement every time he steps through the ropes. Fully healed from injuries that kept him sidelined in 2011, the 23-year-old returned with a fury in 2012, stopping Christopher Fernandez, Brandon Hoskins and Orlando Lora in succession to extend his knockout streak to seven. On November 24, he faces his toughest opponent yet in former World Champion Carlos Quintana.

Still dangerous at age 35, Moca, Puerto Rico’s Carlos “El Indio” Quintana (29-3, 23 KO’s) has found new life in the junior middleweight division, where he has scored technical knockout victories over Yoryi Estrella and Deandre Latimore in his last two fights. The owner of wins over Paul Williams and Joel Julio and having faced Miguel Cotto and Andre Berto, former WBO Welterweight World Champion Quintana has the skills and experience to find out whether Thurman is the real deal on November 24.

Thirty-year-old Richar Abril (17-3-1, 8 KO’s) was fairly unknown outside of diehard fight circles heading into 2012, but when the Cuban-born resident of Miami, Florida took on highly-touted Brandon Rios for the WBA Lightweight Title in April of this year, he quickly became better known. Although Abril lost a split decision to Rios that night, the boxing media and fans around the world voiced their displeasure, calling it one of the worst decisions ever. On November 24, Abril rightfully gets another shot at the title, this time against Sharif Bogere.

Uganda native Sharif “The Lion” Bogere (23-0, 15 KO’s) was a five-time African champion in his amateur days, and he’s eager to add some professional gold to his trophy case on November 24. An aggressive contender with impressive power, the 24-year-old who now makes his home in Las Vegas has impressed fight fans with wins over Ray Beltran, Francisco Contreras, Sergio Rivera and Manuel Leyva, putting him in prime position for a shot at the world title.

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LAS VEGAS, NEV. (October 23, 2012) – Veteran broadcaster Rich Marotta announced Tuesday the formation of the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame, a place to honor those who helped build its rich history in the sport.

A non-profit corporation operated exclusively for charitable purposes, the NVBHOF will be dedicated to honoring boxers and those who have contributed significantly to the sport in Nevada. The other equally important part of the Hall’s mission will be to help those from the sport of boxing in need of financial assistance, as well as to help other boxing-related organizations which do the same. It will also support youth and amateur boxing programs, including the club boxing programs at the University of Nevada, Reno and UNLV.

“States such as California, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota and most recently New York have their own Boxing Halls of Fame. I was astounded to learn that Nevada, with its rich boxing history, passionate fan base and the reputation as the Boxing Capital of the World, did not have its own Hall of Fame,” Marotta said. “So we set out this summer to establish the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame as a non-profit, charitable organization to give back to the sport and its fans. In addition to an annual gala Induction Ceremony and Dinner, the NVBHOF will conduct other fund-raising events throughout the year to stay active within the state.”

Voting for the inaugural class of the NVBHOF by its officers and its Board of Directors will take place in November. Results will be announced in December. The categories will include:

· Boxers (Nevada resident and non-Nevada resident)

· Non-boxer participants (trainers and managers)

· Officials (referees, judges)

· Media (broadcasters, writers/columnists, TV personnel)

· Executive (Commission members and executive directors, physicians, etc.)

· Promotions (promoters, matchmakers, ring announcers, publicists)

· Special contributors

The Annual NVBHOF Hall Dinner Ceremony will also announce winners of Nevada-centric awards, including the state’s Fight of the Year, Fighter of the Year, Female Fighter of the Year, Prospect of the Year and Amateur Boxer of the Year.

The Officers for the NVBHOF consists of:

· Rich Marotta, Founder and CEO. Winner of four Emmy Awards, the Boxing Writers Association of America’s Sam Taub Award for Broadcast Excellence and an inductee of the Southern California Sportscasters and the California Boxing Hall of Fame, Marotta is the sports director of KFI Radio and appears daily on Los Angeles’ No. 1-rated Bill Handel Morning Show.

· James Wimberly, Secretary. Longtime radio producer in Los Angeles

· Saville Kellner, Treasurer. CEO of Lakeside Industries and Black Card Radio Syndication in Henderson, Nev.

The Directors include:

· Scott Voeller. Senior Vice President, MGM Resorts International

· Wayne McCullough. Former WBC bantamweight champion

· Richard Steele. Hall of Fame referee, CEO Steele Health and Wellness

· Kevin Iole. Boxing columnist for Yahoo! Sports

· Bob Sheridan. World Boxing Hall of Fame inductee and renowned boxing commentator

· Dave Cokin. Afternoon radio talk show host on ESPN 1100, Las Vegas

· Alvaro Puentes. Program director, Radio talk show host, ESPN Deportes, Las Vegas

· Panama. Morning talk show host, KBZZ 1270 AM / 96.1 FM, Reno

· Marty Corwin. President of M.C. Productions, Las Vegas

· Joseph Marotta. Director Digital Strategy, Social Media manager

The NVBHOF will also be assisted by an Honorary Advisory Committee:

· Bob Miller. President, Sothern California Sports Broadcasters Association, Play-By-Play broadcaster for the Los Angeles Kings and an NHL Hall of Fame inductee

· Barry Tompkins. Award-winning boxing broadcaster and analyst

· Anthony Roman. Founder and CEO of RadioFlag

· Fred Sternburg. President of Sternburg Communications, Inc.

The NVBHOF is also planning on holding additional events throughout the year to bring fans together with inductees , boxers and integral members from boxing in the state.

The Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame is an IRS 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization. Donations to the NV BHOF are tax-deductible, as are tickets purchased to NVBHOF-sponsored events. Donations can be made by visiting the NVBHOF website: www.nvbhof.com. You can “like” NVBHOF on Facebook (facebook.com/nvbhof) and follow it on Twitter (@nvbhof).

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Oct. 23, 2012) – Legendary MMA personality and former UFC heavyweight champion, Bas “El Guapo” Rutten, and NBC commentator Todd Harris will call the debut Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event for World Series of Fighting, live on NBC Sports Network from Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Nov. 3.

Rutten brings with him a long history of providing both insightful and entertaining commentary for numerous fight promotions. He can also be seen on the silver screen, co-starring alongside Kevin James and Salma Hayek in the MMA-themed comedy film Here Comes The Boom, which hit theaters earlier this month.

Harris is a part of NBC’s coverage of the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, and also serves as a play-by-play voice for NBC Sports Group’s college football and basketball coverage and action sports events.

“We are thrilled that Bas and Todd have signed on for our first event,” said World Series of Fighting President Ray Sefo. “These guys are true professionals and we know that their commentary will add tremendous value to our first card.”

Tickets for the inaugural World Series of Fighting event are priced from $19.99, and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com, at all Caesars Entertainment and Ticketron outlets and by phone at 800-745-3000.

The live NBC Sports Network telecast of the World Series of Fighting event will begin at 10:30 p.m. EST/7:30 p.m. PST.

The heavyweight main event features Andrei “The Pitbull” Arlovski (17-9) of Minsk, Belarus squaring off with fellow hard-hitting KO artist Devin Cole (20-9) of Medford, Ore.

In the light heavyweight (205 pounds) co-main event, hard-hitting superstar Anthony “Rumble” Johnson (13-4) of Boca Raton, Fla. will face off with fellow sensation D.J. “Da Protégé” Linderman (14-3) of Yreka, Calif.

In other main card action, bantamweight (135 pounds) submission wizard Miguel Angel Torres (40-5) of East Chicago, Ind. will lock up with two-time national Muay Thai champion and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt Marlon Moraes (8-4-1) of Jupiter, Fla. via Nova Friburgo, Brazil.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Gregor Gracie (7-2) of New York, N.Y. via Rio de Janeiro, Brazil will face off with red-hot prospect Tyson Steele (9-1) of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA in a welterweight (168 pounds) contest.

The inaugural World Series of Fighting card will also mark the MMA debut of kickboxing phenom Tyrone Spong (0-0) of Boca Raton, Fla. via Amsterdam, Netherlands, who will take on skilled boxer Travis Bartlett (7-2) of Bangor, Maine in a preliminary card bout.

Josh Burkman (23-9) of Salt Lake City, Utah will battle fellow star Gerald “Hurricane” Harris (21-4) of Tulsa, Okla. at welterweight on the preliminary card.

Streaking Ronys Torres (25-4) of Manacapuru, Amazonas, Brazil will meet dangerous submission specialist Brian “The Bandit” Cobb (19-7) of Bakersfield, Calif. in a lightweight (155 pounds) tilt.

Doors at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino open at 4 p.m. PST for the World Series of Fighting event and the first preliminary bout will begin at 4:30 p.m.

ABOUT WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING
Based in Las Vegas, Nev., the fight capital of the world, 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 www.MMAWSOF.com. Follow World Series of Fighting on Twitter @MMAWorldSeries and World Series of Fighting President Ray Sefo @SugarRaySefo.

ABOUT NBC SPORTS NETWORK
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UNCASVILLE, Conn. (October 23 2012) – North American Boxing Federation (NABF) heavyweight champion Tony “TNT” Grano, who was recently selected by the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame as the Nutmeg state’s 2012 Professional Fighter of the Year, has moved up to No. 5 in the World Boxing Council (WBC) world heavyweight rankings.

Grano will receive his award on Saturday night, November 17 at the 8th annual Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) Gala Induction in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun.

The 2012 CBHOF Hall of Fame inductees and other 2012 award winners will be honored at the special dinner ceremony. 2012 CNHOF inductees are former World Boxing Association (WBA) light middleweight champion “Tremendous” Travis Simms, former World Boxing Union (WBU) middleweight titlist “Dangerous” Dana Rosenblatt, five-time Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach, promoter Jimmy Burchfield (Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc.), manager George Cruz, and the late manager/promoter Lou Viscusi.

The other 2012 award winners are Elvis Figueroa, Conn. Amateur Boxer of the Year; Dick Flaherty, Official of the Year; Mitchell Etess, Contributor To Boxing

The 31-year-old Grano (20-2-1, 16 KOs), fighting out of Hebron (CT) by way of Hartford, is the first recipient of Conn Boxer of the Year award as a professional and amateur. He was selected as the amateur winner in the inaugural year of the CBHOF, after capturing a gold medal at the 2005 U.S. National Championships and silver medal at the National Golden Gloves Tournament.

The hard-hitting Grano, now promoted by legendary Don King, earned his selection as 2012 Conn. Fighter of the Year off a pair of impressive victories this year, knocking out Brian Minto (35-4) in the third-round of their NABF title eliminator, and stopping former world title challenger DaVarryl Williamson (27-6) in the fourth round this past June for the vacant NABF title.

“This is a huge honor and I’m very happy to be getting this award,” Grano said. “It shows that hard work pays off. I am honored and thank the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame. I really needed to step-up this year to be considered a contender. ”

Grano doesn’t have a fight scheduled but he’s hoping for a career-defining fight in the not too distant future. “I’ll mix it up with anybody,” Grano continued. “I’m playing the waiting game right now. My promoter, Don King, won the purse bid for the WBC (heavyweight) title eliminator between (Chris) Arreola and (Bermane) Stiverne. We’re waiting to hear where and when and I hope to fight in the co-feature. I’m looking to be in a big fight against a top 10 opponent, guys like (Seth) Mitchell and (Tomasz) Adamek. I’ve sparred with (WBC heavyweight champion) Vitali (Klitschko) and feel ready for anybody.”

Tickets for the 8th annual CBHOF Gala Induction Dinner, reasonably priced at $75.00, are on sale now by calling Kim Baker at Mohegan Sun (1.860-.862.7377) or Sherman Cain at the Manchester Journal Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. ET, cocktails at 6 p.m. ET, followed by dinner.

Go online to www.ctboxinghof.com for additional information about the CBHOF.

October 23, 2012 – Undefeated Light middleweight prospect, Alantez Fox (7-0-1, 3 KOs) of Forestville, Maryland, has signed an agreement with New York based promotional company Boxing 360. At age 20, Fox stands 6’5 with a 79 inch reach, giving him a height and reach advantage against most light middleweights.

While fighting as an amateur, Alantez had an extensive career having fought around 200 bouts winning close to 160 of them. Using his height and reach to give his opponents problems, Fox is very agile for a man of his stature.

In his last fight, Fox fought Frank Galarza (7-0-1, 4 KOs) in his backyard and came out with a draw. Never afraid to face a stiff challenge, Alantez will make his way back to the ring on November 3, 2012, against an opponent TBA. He’s looking to extend on his unbeaten streak.

“Boxing 360 has a good reputation of taking care of its fighters and I’m happy to be signed by them,” said Fox. “When Mario Yagobi approached me with the contract I felt comfortable and that was important to me. I’m looking forward to my next fight and I’m excited about my future.”

Alantez is trained by his father Troy, who feels he has the tools to become a world champion. With his son’s fight around the corner, he feels good about signing with Boxing 360.

“Alantez and I talked and we feel Yagobi is going to move us in the right direction.” said Troy Fox. “For those who don’t know much about my son, he moves well for a tall rangy fighter. He’s got good power, decent hand speed and he uses his height and reach very well. I can see him becoming a world champion if he can maintain focus.”

“I can see Alantez giving anyone in the light middleweight division problems because of his unique physique,” stated Boxing 360 promoter Mario Yagobi. “As long as he stays healthy I want to keep him fighting.”