2/13/12 Cleveland, OH: With just under six days left before the NAAFS returns to Cleveland, the league has announced that less than 100 tickets remain for Saturday’s highly anticipated event. Saturday’s card is currently set with thirteen total fights featuring both the NAAFS professional and amateur series.

One major change has been confirmed as Alex Trevino was forced to withdraw due to a back injury suffered during training camp. Team Miletich product Sean Huffman (18-17 pro,) has filled the spot and will now face former NAAFS welterweight champion, Nick Duell, in the night’s main event. Huffman has faced a long list of high level fighters during his MMA career including the likes of Jake Ellenberger, Jeff Cox and Nick Thompson among others. This bout is pending approval by the Ohio Athletic Commission as all bouts are subject to change.

The NAAFS also confirmed that Caged Vengeance 10 will stream live via PPV on GFL.tv. The live stream will begin at 6:30pm (EST) on both www.NAAFS.tv and www.GFL.tv for a fee of only $9.99. GoFightlive.tv will also feature a brand new “Free View” function that will allow NAAFS fans to watch at no cost for 15 minutes prior to purchasing the live stream.

Presale tickets start at just $30 and range up to $80 for VIP seating which is becoming limited. Caged Vengeance 10 is proudly sponsored by Discount Drug Mart, Tim Lally Chevrolet, Intimidation Clothing, Action Graphx, The Barley House and John P Lennon.

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Official NAAFS Caged Vengeance 10 Bout Order:

AMATEUR PRELIMINARY BOUTS

155 lbs – David Gamble 0-0 (Independent) vs Nick Browne 1-0 (Uniontown Fight Club)

205 lbs – Dan Stevenson 1-0 (Dojo Fight Club) vs Tony Hodges 3-1 (Team Prototype)

135 lbs – Jon Rooks 2-1 (Warrior MMA) vs Ryan Arce 3-0 (Evolve MMA)

185 lbs – John Antanitis 5-3 (Penn Hills MMA) vs John Burbol 5-4 (Griffon Rawl)

165 lbs- Grant Hoppel 9-5 (Independent) vs Andrew Law 7-2 (Evolve MMA)

170 lbs – Devontai Moore 1-1 (Independent) vs Emmanuel Kangah 1-1 (Tru Roots MMA)

145 lbs – Thomas Uylenbroek 5-0 (Ground Zero) vs Wes Hanson 5-0 (Hiles MMA)

145 lbs – Eric Gifford 3-1 (Brick House MMA) vs Vince Bullard 3-0 (Evolve MMA)

135 lbs – Jarrell Hodge 3-0 (Brick House MMA) vs Cody Garbrandt 5-1 (Strong Style)

FEATURED PROFESSIONAL BOUTS

135 lbs – Richard McDole 7-2 (Team Elite) vs Isaiah Chapman 12-1 (Rock Hard MMA)

125 lbs – Kelly Warren 12-4 (Jackson’s MMA) vs Jessica Eye 10-1 (Strong Style Fight Team)

145 lbs – Paul Compton 14-6 (Grifon Rawl) vs Antonio Castillo Jr 11-3 (Instigator Fight Team)

170 lbs – Sean Huffman 18-17 (Miletich Fighting Systems) vs Nick Duell 19-5-1 (Strong Style Fight Team)

*All bouts subject to change

About the NAAFS

Established in 2005, The NAAFS is one of the fastest growing mixed martial arts organizations in the sport and has produced over 100 live events in the region. Fighters that have been featured in the NAAFS include Stipe Miocic, Chris Lozano, Jason Dent, Donny Walker, Forrest Petz, Matt Brown, Ben Rothwell, Jessica Eye, Dave Herman, Nick Duell, Ryan Madigan, Paul Bradley, Sean Salmon, Jeff Cox, Josh Hendricks, Aisling Daly, Daniel Straus, Brian Rogers and Phil Davis among many others. The television program “NAAFS Cage Fighting” can be seen each week domestically on the television home of the Cleveland Indians Sports Time Ohio, nationally via Direct TV and Dish Network. The NAAFS has been featured internationally via G-TV. Log on to the league’s official website at www.NAAFS.tv for additional information.

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NEW YORK (FEBRUARY 13, 2012)—Last Saturday night at Times Union Center in Albany, New York undefeated Heavyweight Joe Hanks scored an explosive second round stoppage over Rafael Pedro to retain his IBA Americas Title.

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Hanks (19-0, 13 KO’s) threw his name in the hat to become America’s hope to bring back the Heavyweight crown as hanks dominate the action from the opening bell and then floored Pedro. Pedro then signaled to the referee that he was unable to continue and the bout was stopped just forty-eight seconds into round two.

Sahabib Usarov made an impressive American debut by scoring a ten round unanimous decision over former Cuban Olympic Gold Medal winner Yan Barthelemy in a Bantamweight bout.

With the win Usarov is now 18-0.

Kevin Rooney Jr. scored a four round unanimous decision over Stanley Harvey in a Jr, Middleweight bout.

Good looking knockout artist Jason Escalera remained perfect (13-0, 12 KO’s) by taking out Marcus Brooks in round four of a scheduled eight round Super Middleweight contest.

In a shocking upset, Bryan Abraham (6-10, 6 KO’s) took out local favorite Darnell Jiles (8-3-1)

Mike Seitz of Albany thrilled the home folks be scoring a first round stoppage over Karim Richardson.

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Orlando Cruz scored an eleventh round stoppage over Alejandro Delgado in a twelve round Featherweight bout.

Cruz dropped Delagado with a flurry of punches in that eleventh round. Delgado was able to fight on until eating another of flurry that was punctuated by a perfect straight left that sent Delgado flat on his back and the fight was stopped just as the bell rang to end round eleven.

Cruz is now 18-2-1 with nine knockouts. Delgado is 15-6

Dan Rafael of espn.com is reporting that WBC Super Welterweight champion Saul Alvarez will take on future Hall of Famer Shane Mosley on May 5th in Las Vegas as part of the Floyd Mayweather – Miguel Cotto Pay per View undercard.

“This is more of a fight to prove myself. I know I didn’t look good in my last couple of fights and I really to make a statement in this fight,” Mosley told ESPN.com on Friday night. “I just want to get in the ring, fight a world champion and win another belt.

“I’m very excited and happy. It’s another chance for me to show that I still belong. He’s a young guy and it’s a tough fight, but I’m excited to get the fight. A lot of guys want to be in the position I am in to have this type of fight.”

Said Alvarez, “This is the fight I was looking for. Shane Mosley is a tremendous fighter with a lot of experience and big victories in his storied career. Even though I have enormous respect and admiration for Mosley, because he is a great person outside of the ring, my goal is to defeat him with a great performance.

“It’s Cinco de Mayo, so when you add Mexico’s biggest star to a card that already has Mayweather, the pound-for-pound king, and Cotto, Puerto Rico’s biggest star, and ‘Canelo’ is fighting Mosley, who is a legend, that is a huge night,” said Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer, who had been working for weeks on the fight.

“It was not an easy fight to put together because it is really a main event on its own and could have sold out a venue on its own or even been its own pay-per-view,” he said. “But this takes a mega event with Mayweather and Cotto, which is a huge fight and didn’t need any help at all, and takes it to a totally different level. With these two fights on the card, it’s one of the biggest events we’ve ever promoted. It will be a celebration of the sport of boxing, a shining moment for the sport. To have Mayweather, Cotto, Canelo and ‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley all on the same card, I get the chills thinking about it.”

“I have to give a lot of credit to Oscar,” Schaefer said. “He worked very hard on this to get this done. He did a terrific job. He pulled it together. He dealt with Canelo. It was challenging to secure the spot than getting the actual fight done. But Canelo knows it’s a big fight. When we met with him, he said he knows it’s a dangerous fight. Shane Mosley knows he has his back against the wall. He knows it’s do or be done and that makes a veteran that much more dangerous.” “Canelo said he’s going to go into the fight and make a statement and that would be to stop Mosley, because nobody has ever done that before.”

“I didn’t have any negativity about being the co-main event,” he said. “I know I am not a co-main event fighter, but I want to get in the ring. To fight someone like Canelo Alvarez will be tremendous for me at this stage of my career. I believe I’m a lot more experienced that he is. It’s youth against experience. It’s ‘Sugar’ against ‘Cinnamon.'”

“I have no grudges against Golden Boy, they’re a good company,” he said. “I can do business with them. I can do business with Top Rank, whoever is going to be fair. I wanted this fight, so we did what we had to do to get it. It would be great to beat somebody like Canelo to kind of show that the naysayers that say I’m old and can’t do it anymore and should retire are wrong. This will be the victory to show I am still here and I haven’t left yet.”

Dan Rafael of espn.com is reporting that 140 lb world champion Timothy Bradley has signed on the dotted line for his June 9 showdown with Manny Pacquaio that will take place in Las Vegas.

“It’s a very tough fight. Stylistically, Timmy poses a real threat,” Top Rank president Todd duBoef said. “I think Timmy is an incredibly skilled fighter. He has quick hands, quick feet, he’s undefeated and he doesn’t know how to lose. Tim Bradley is a winner. Manny will have to be on top of his game against Tim Bradley, who is in his prime. Manny has always taken on those challenges.”

“Manny and his team understand that in order to put on these big events you need the most skilled fighters in the world and competition, and that’s why he respects all of his opponents and what they bring to the table,” duBoef said.

“In Timmy Bradley, you’re dealing with an accomplished fighter,” duBoef said. “He’s a premier fighter in the 140-pound division and he’s on everyone’s pound-for-pound list in the top 5 to 10. He had a destruction of Peterson (in a one-sided decision in December 2009). He played with Peterson, who just beat Khan, and I was on the other end in that fight because I was Peterson’s promoter. Bottom line — Timmy Bradley is a terrific fighter.”

CHESTER, PA (February 10, 2012)—On Friday night February 24th, Joey Eye Boxing Promotions presents a terrific night of boxing at Harrah’s in Chester, Pennsylvania.

In the main event, Tony Ferrante will look to notch the biggest win of his career when he takes on former four-time world title challenger Omar Sheika in a bout for the BAM Light Heavyweight title that is scheduled for ten rounds.

Ferrante of Philadelphia has a record of 12-2 with seven knockouts and is one of the most popular fighters in Philadelphia. Ferrante won his first nine professional bouts before dropping back to back bouts to Chuck Mussachio (15-1-2) and Ronson Frank (17-0).

Ferrante has responded with three consecutive victories, with two of those coming at Harrahs in Chester.

Ferrante is coming off a first round stoppage over Joe Park last August 12th at Harrahs in Chester.

Sheika of Paterson, New Jersey has been a mainstay at the top of the Super Middleweight and Light Heavyweight divisions for sixteen years. He won his first fourteen bouts and went on to beat former world champions Simon Brown and Glen Johnson.

Sheika challenged Joe Calzaghe, Eric Lucas; Jeff Lacy and Markus Beyer for world Super Middleweight supremacy but each time came up just a little bit short.

Sheika, 31-11 with twenty-one is coming off a majority decision victory over based Light heavyweight Charles Hayward on January 21st.

In a six round co-feature, Jamie Campbell (3-2, 2 KO’s) of Ridley Park, PA will battle Lonnie Kornegay (1-5-2) of Baltimore, MD in a Heavyweight bout.

In a six round Jr. Welterweight bout, Julio DeJesus (5-3-1, 3 KO’s) of Millville, NJ will take on an opponent to be named.

In a six round Cruiserweight bout, Dennis Hasson (12-0, 4 KO’s) of Philadelphia will see action. Hasson is coming off an exciting knockout over William Santiago on Februray 4th in Atlantic City

In a four round Light Heavyweight bout, Teneal Goyco (4-3, 2 KO’s) of Philadelphia will take on the come backing Reuel Williams (6-1, 2 KO’s) of Wilmington, DE.

Hot shot Bantamweight prospect Miguel Cartagena (4-0, 3 KO’s) will take on an opponent to be named in a four round bout.

Dan Biddle (8-1, 5 KO’s) of Wilmington, DE will take on an opponent to be named in a four round Cruiserweight affair.

In a four round Jr. Welterweight battle, undefeated Naim Nelson (4-0) of Philadelphia will take on Linwood Hurd (3-2-4, 1 KO) of Atlantic City

Tyrone Crawley Jr. of Philadelphia and Hamid Robinson of Philadelphia will do battle in a four round bout featuring pro debuter’s.

Rounding out the card will be a battle of pro debuting Welterweight’s Danny Mills of Glen Mills, PA will take on Mike Haynes of Wilmington, DE

Tickets are now on sale for $100 (VIP); $65 (Ringside) and $45 (General Admission) and can be purchased at the Harrahs Chester Gift Shop; By calling Joey Eye (267-304-9399); David Feldman (610-291-0806); 800-480-8020 or on www.webtix.net

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY (February 9, 2012)—Many have tried and haven’t last lasted but New Jersey’s Gabe LaConte has been a boxing promoter for over twenty years and now looks to take it to the next level.

“I have been doing this a long time”, said LaConte who was known for his memorable shows at the Robert Treat Hotel in Newark.

“I have never been more excited about boxing in my life. I have some of the best young talent under contract and I feel I have a couple of future world champions in my stable”

That stable includes some of the best fighters in the talent rich New Jersey. LaConte believes in a three tier theory that will help getting the maximum out of his fighters

“Fighting the right fights, developing a fan base and climbing the ladder”

LaConte believes that he has the right mix of fighters to do just that.

The current First Round Promotions Roster:

John “Apollo Kid” Thompson (Middleweight—5-0, 1 KO)—Thompson was a three-time Ringside amateur champion…150 amateur fights..State Golden Gloves champion..Great athlete and decorated amateur… Twenty-two year old Newark, New Jersey native will next see action on February 17th in Nutley, New Jersey

Godson Noel (Middleweight—Pro Debut)—49-1 as an amateur…Twenty-seven year old former Iraq veteran…Beat the number one, two and three ranked fighters at his weight class at the National’s..”He is an explosive power puncher”, said LaConte…Will be making his pro debut on February 17th in Nutley, New Jersey

Michael Torres (Welterweight—14-3, 7 KO’s)—107 amateur fights…New Jersey State Jr. Welterweight champion…”We are looking to get him 5 or 6 fights to position him for a regional championship fight…Native of Jersey City, NJ

Qa’id “Kid Dynamite” Muhammad (Bantamweight—6-0, 5 KO’s)—This native of Atlantic City was a 2008 U.S. Olympic Alternate…The twenty-two year old had 200 amateur fights..Former National PAL, Golden Gloves and Silver Gloves Champion…”This kid has explosive power and has all the makings of a future world champion”, said LaConte

Gabriel “GPHAM” Pham (Super Middleweight—4-0, 2 KO’s)—Massive Super Middleweight who stands 6’3”…over 100 amateur fights…The Atlantic City native is twenty-two years old…”With this kids size and being a talented southpaw, Gabby has a chance to be a special fighter”, Said LaConte

Lavarn “Baby Bowe” Harvell (Light Heavyweight—8-0, 3 KO’s)—Striking facial resemblance to former Heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe…100 amateur fights…Twenty-three year old Atlantic City native…Humble and soft spoken”He is our featured signee. We expect to have him in a regional belt within the next seven or eight fights”, said LaConte

Virgil “Quicksilver” Hill (Cruiserweight—50-7, 23 KO’s)—Former three time Light Heavyweight champion of the world…Former two time Cruiserweight champion of the world..1984 Olympic Silver Medal Winner..Coming back after nearly five years out of the ring to fight for a Cruiserweight world championship…Fought the best competition…Co-Promoted with Greg Cohen Promotions

Richard Pierson (Middleweight—9-2-1, 6 KO’s)—Thirty-one year old who had over 100 amateur bouts…Articulate man who has written articles on boxing websites…Has fought top competition with wins over Ray Smith (7-1); Jimmy Campbell (10-1); Jamaal Davis (7-3) and his most recent first round knockout over Reynaldo Rodriguez (5-0)…

First round Promotions will be extremely active as the next show will take place on Friday night February 17th at Nutley High School in Nutley, New Jersey and then is coming right back as First Round Promotions and Greg Cohen Promotions will put on a spectacular night of boxing on Saturday April 14th at the Robert Treat Hotel in Newark, New Jersey

For More information on First Round Promotions, visit: www.firstroundpromotions.org

For Tickets for the February 17th show at Nutley High School in Nutley, NJ:

Tickets for this outstanding night of boxing cost $100 for VIP (which includes a buffet dinner) and $40 General Admission.

There will be discounted tickets for Students and seniors and all tickets can be purchased at the following places:

Elite Heat Boxing Gym
130 Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Newark, NJ
862 772-2532

White Oak Barber Shop
83 Union Ave.
Nutley, NJ
973-661-3334

Boardwalk Saloon
206 Bloomfield Ave
Newark, NJ
973-483-8766

Nutley High School is located at 300 Franklin Ave.

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Marc Abrams at 856 287 7611 or mabrams@15rounds.com; phillyboxing@gmail.com

Abner Mares relinquished his IBF Bantamweight title rather then face mandatory challenger Vusi Malinga and will abandon the division in order to compete at Super Bantamweight according to Dan Rafael of espn.com.

“The whole team came to a decision to give up the title when we sat down and talked with Richard (Schaefer of Golden Boy Promotions) and the staff,” Mares told ESPN.com on Wednesday. “The IBF ordered the mandatory against Malinga and the team asked me, ‘What do you think?’ We knew TV didn’t want the fight because the guy is not known and I didn’t really want to go back fighting on a smaller show.

“I’m in a great position and I want to continue to fight the best. So no disrespect to Malinga, but I just feel there’s more fights at 122 pounds, and I am struggling to make 118 anyway, so why not move up to 122 and fight the best up there?”

“(The IBF was) forcing the South African guy and there was no interest here in the fight,” Schaefer said. “The money is not there. You have to decide if you want to go for the title or the money. Abner has a big name and a good following and we have Televisa in Mexico interested in him and Showtime.

“Every fighter wants to have a belt and be called a world champion, but they have to make a living as well, and that was important to him — to do a fight commercially more viable than fighting a South African mandatory

Mares is scheduled to return April 21 on Showtime in a fight that is supposed to take place in Mexico City. Although Mares (23-0-1, 13 KOs) grew up in Southern California and lives in Lakewood, Calif., he was born in Mexico and has wanted to fight there.

“I’m really excited and thrilled that I can fight in Mexico City,” Mares said, adding that he would head to Mexico in the next week or so to train there in order to get used to the altitude. “What I told (manager Frank) Espinoza and my team is that even though I can make 118, I would rather have this April 21 fight be my debut at 122.”

“I think it’s just the way the business goes,” Mares said. “I did fight the best at 118. I fought four tough opponents back to back and I don’t think anyone could take that away from me. It’s the right decision to fight at 122 now.”

“I have no problem moving up and fighting the best fighters at 122,” he said. “This is the best decision we could have made. There’s no use for us to fight at 118 for this next fight. I don’t want to struggle making 118 anymore. Why kill myself to make 118?”

Mares does not yet have an opponent for the April 21 bout but he said Golden Boy has brought up three names: former flyweight and interim bantamweight titlist Eric Morel (46-2, 33 KOs) of Puerto Rico; former junior bantamweight champion Cristian Mijares (44-6-2, 20 KOs) of Mexico, who has been fighting at junior featherweight; and junior featherweight contender Victor Terrazas (32-2-1, 18 KOs) of Mexico, who is coming off an upset decision win against former bantamweight champion Fernando Montiel in November.

Schaefer said Mares probably would face Morel.

“It will be a classic Mexico versus Puerto Rico rivalry fight and it’s a fight that means more to Abner than fighting the South African,” Schaefer said.

According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, Super Bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire hurt his left hand during his Saturday night title win over Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. but that hand was deemed ok after x-rays were negative.

“My hand is swollen and there is damaged soft tissue, but everything is good,” Donaire said. “The doctor said I need three or four weeks to get the proper healing and then I can go.”

“The blood was because I popped a little vein in there, near the knuckle area, but it was nothing major, just bloody,” Donaire said. “It was a vein and that’s why it was bleeding a lot. It kept bleeding and didn’t stop bleeding until the next day. My hand kept bleeding after the fight. I guess from all the impact, I popped a vein.

“It looked really bad and it felt so painful for a couple of days, but it was unbearable in the later rounds of the fight. I’m just very thankful that there’s nothing seriously wrong and that I will be ready to go when we get our next date from Top Rank.”

Top Rank, Donaire’s promoter, plans to match him with Mexican star Jorge Arce, who vacated the title Donaire (28-1, 18 KOs) won to move down and claim one of the bantamweight belts Donaire had relinquished. Arce (59-6-2, 45 KOs) would move back up to 122 to challenge Donaire.

“I’m fine with fighting Arce next. That’s a fight I’ve been looking at,” Donaire, 29, said. “Whoever it is, I will be ready. Tell me who I am fighting and I will train to the best of my ability. In three or four weeks my hand should be healed and I will be ready to go. Everything is good. My hand is OK, I got my title and I’m happy.

Tacoma, Washington (February 8, 2012) – Strikeforce veteran “Fast” Eddy Ellis of Yelm, WA defends his Cagesport Welterweight championship Saturday, February 25 when he challenges David “Hollywood” Hulett in the five round main event of Halquist Productions’ “CageSport XVIII” at the Emerald Queen Casino.

Individual tickets start at $35 and are available at the EQC box office or by going to EmeraldQueen.com.

Although his professional ledger is 17-15, Ellis has won nine of his last ten fights, eight of which came via knockout or submission. In his most recent bout, the well-rounded Ellis stopped J.T. Taylor in the opening round.

Like his foe Hulett, 18-10, doesn’t believe in leaving the fight in the judges’ hands. The Las Vegas native is a submission specialist who forced 12 of his opponents to tap out, many of whom failed to make out of the opening round.

“This is going to be an amazing fight without question,” said Brian Halquist, the card’s promoter and CEO of Halquist Productions. “Eddy has a huge following in Washington and Hulett’s fought all over the place, so coming into enemy territory isn’t a problem for him. I’d be shocked if this one heard the final bell.”

In the co-featured bout of the evening, hard-hitting veteran Chanti “The Brooklyn Knight” Johnson faces surging submission specialist Ryan Mulvihill of Spokane, WA. Both Johnson, 7-4, and Mulvihill, 4-2, are CageSport veterans.

Doors for “CageSport XVIII” open at 6 pm and the first match takes place at 7 pm. For more information, go to Halquist Productions.com

Other undercard bouts will be announced shortly.

BRONX, NY (February 8, 2012) – Star Boxing president Joe DeGuardia has announced that former world title challenger Angel “Toro” Hernandez (30-10, 17 KOs) has replaced an ill Derek Ennis for Friday’s night’s main event against 2008US Olympian Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade (15-0, 10 KOs) on ESPN Friday Night Fights at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

The headliner is a 10-round battle for the vacant North American Boxing Organization (“NABO”) junior middleweight title. Ennis was forced to withdraw due to the flu.

“We’re very fortunate to find a solid veteran like Angel Hernandez as a late replacement,” DeGuardia said. “He’s been in with some of the best and beaten the likes of Juan Carlos Candelo, Frankie Randall, James McGirt, Larry Marks, and Antwun Echols. We expect him to be a solid test for Demetrius.”

Hernandez, fighting out of Chicago, is a typically tough Mexican fighter who has been stopped only twice in 40 professional fights. In 2004, he lost a 12-round decision to Winky Wright in their IBF light middleweight title fight. A former NABF, IBA Americas and NABA champion, Angel lost a disputed 12-round split decision to former world champion Kassim Ouma for the vacant USBA championship.

Former World amateur champion Andrade – WBO #9, WBC & IBF #13 and WBA #15 – fights out of nearby Providence.

Star Boxing’s undefeated junior welterweight prospect, WBA #15 Raymond “Tito” Serrano (17-0, 8 KOs), meets former New York State champion Kenny Abril (11-4-1, 6 KOs) in the 10-round co-feature.

A strong undercard features past and future champions and contenders, as well as some of the most promising prospects on the East Coast.

Former USBA & NABO light welterweight champion “Mighty” Mike Arnaoutis (22-7-2, 10 KOs) returns against popular veteran Shaka Moore (11-16-3, 2 KOs), in a six-round bout.

Star Boxing’s undefeated super featherweight prospect Emanuel Gonzalez (9-0, 7 KOs) plans to keep his perfect intact in a six-round bout dangerous Jesus Bayron (5-3-1, 4 KOs). East Hartford favorite Joseph “Chip” Perez (6-1, 2 KOs) faces Jamell Tyson (2-4-1, 1 KO) in another six rounder.

Also fighting on the undercard in separate four-round bouts is a pair of promising Connecticut boxers. Waterbury’s gifted junior welterweight Jair Ramos (1-0) fights Miguel Rodriguez (0-1), while New Haven super middleweight Charles Foster (1-0) tangles with Queens veteran Borngood Washington.

Tickets are $75.00, $40.00 and $30.00 (plus $5.00 facility fee for all tickets) and are on sale now through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets are also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability, or by calling Star Boxing at 1.718.823.2000 and online via www.StarBoxing.com.

For more information go online to www.starboxing.com or www.mohegansun.com.

ABOUT STAR BOXING: Star Boxing, Inc. has been in operation since 1992. Founded by Joe DeGuardia, its President and CEO, 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 the official website at
www.starboxing.com.

1996 Olympian Terrance Cauthen will step in for the ill Derek Ennis and face 2008 Olympian Demetrius Andrade this Friday night at the Mohegan Sun on ESPN 2 according to Dan Rafael of espn.com

Ennis fell ill Monday and was forced to pull out of the elimination bout

“I’m lucky to get a guy with the pedigree of Cauthen on such short notice,” said Star Boxing matchmaker Ron Katz said. “It’s not often you’ll see two former Olympians fighting each other.”

“He’s not happy because he trained six weeks for a right-hander and now he is faced with a completely different style,” Katz said. “But being the type of kid he is, he is stepping up to the plate. Some fighters can be a wuss about it, but he said if it’s what he has to do, it’s what he has to do.”

According to Dan Rafael of espn.com the rematch scheduled for this weekend between former Welterweight champions Victor Ortiz and Andre Berto is looking to be rescheduled for June 30th.

The fight will now take place at the Mandalay Bay instead of the MGM Grand.

“Being cautious, Berto should be prepared to fight in about four months,” said Berto’s promoter Lou DiBella. “The fight is going to happen and the fight is going to happen next. My expectation is it will happen next within about four months, somewhere between late May and late June. I’ve talked to Showtime and they’ll accommodate it. This is a fight they want very much.”

Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer said he was unsure what would happen with the other two bouts that were scheduled to be part of the Showtime tripleheader — junior middleweight contender Erislandy Lara against Ronald Hearns and featherweight Gary Russell Jr., the 2011 ESPN.com prospect of the year, against Dat Nguyen — but that he was working on it.

“We don’t want to wait until June,” said Luis DeCubas Jr., Lara’s manager. “If he did, that would be just about a year since his last fight (a highly controversial decision loss to Paul Williams last July). That’s too long. Either we’re hoping to reschedule Hearns as quickly as we can or we hope to move on to a bigger fight. But we need to start working things out. Right now they don’t know, but I know Richard is working on it.”

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– Friday, February 10, 2012 8:30pm ET featuring Ring of Combat 38 at Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. The main event, ROC Light Heavyweight Champion Tom DeBlass (6-0) defends his title against Randy Smith (13-9-1). DeBlass is an undefeated fighter who trains out of the Renzo Gracie Academy and has improved his overall game with every fight. A strong grappler, DeBlass also has put together a top-notch striking game and looks to show a new layer to his MMA game against Smith. For Smith, riding a 2-fight win streak of his own, he comes into the contest with almost four times the experience as the champion and brings a tough ground and pound game. It will be very interesting to see how the fight plays out as many times, two grapplers will turn into boxers or kickboxers and put on a standup fight. Expect both DeBlass and Smith to first try out their wrestling and submission game to test their opponent. The winner of this bout has to be considered the top 205 lb prospect in the Northeast, which puts him on the radar of the UFC, so that combined with a title fight makes this main event a great fight. In the co-main event, for the vacant Featherweight Title, Jeff Lentz (8-3-1) battles Giovanni Moljo (4-4) for king of the 145 lb division. Lentz is a Bellator veteran and is coming off 2 wins and 1 draw in his last 3 fights. For the New Jersey native, Lentz, this is the second time he has had the opportunity to go for ROC gold as he lost via decision on his first attempt. Lentz has finished 6 of his 8 opponents and he is ready finish this fight and not leave it in the hands of the judges so expect him to come out guns blazing from the opening bell. For Moljo this is a great opportunity to win gold and a rare no-lose situation. Lentz was supposed to take on former ROC Champion Deividas Taurosevicus but fate turned in the favor of Moljo who now has a chance to shake up the ROC featherweight division with a victory. In other action, former ROC Welterweight Champion Pete Sell (9-6) is back in action facing Mitch Whitesel (16-20) in a 170 lb scrap. For Sell, this is his first bout since losing the title so it will be interesting to see his game plan for Whitesel. Will he come out aggressive or tentative? Knowing Sell, it will be full speed ahead. For Whitesel, a veteran of Strikeforce, this is an opportunity to add another well-known name to his list of opponents and prove once again, that he is willing to fight anyone in the business at the drop of a hat. For the winner, a title fight is not too far off so this is a big fight for both men.

– Saturday, February 11, 2012 8:00pm ET featuring Spartan Fighting Championship 12 presents Invasion at the Morehead Conference Center in Morehead, Kentucky. In the main event, Billy Poe (7-4) fights Steve Bell (4-3) with Poe’s SFC 185 lb Amateur Title at stake. Poe won the championship last November with a second round TKO win. 5 of 7 wins for Poe have come via stoppage and he will look to make Bell number 6. A strong all around fighter, Poe can finish on his feet or on the ground. This is a dangerous fight for Bell, but the spoils are huge if Bell can defeat the champ. Bell is a top flight grappler who has submitted 75% of his opponents. Look for him to try and get Poe to the ground and finish the fight with a choke. This bout promises to tear down the house as both Poe and Bell are always in attack mode. In the co-main event, for the SFC 145 lb Amateur Title, undefeated Champion Bill Conley (7-0) defends against Blayne Hodges (5-1) in what is sure to be a high octane title fight between two top featherweights. Conley has never been pushed yet in his career. A rangy fighter, who stands 6’0″, Conley poses a tough matchup for fellow featherweights, with his long limbs. His specialty is the triangle choke, so that is something Hodges will have to be ready to defend if it goes to the ground. As luck would have it, Hodges is also an experienced grappler and he two likes to end fights with the triangle choke, finishing his last two opponents by this exact move. For fans of grappling, this has all of the makings for fight of the night as there will be a lot of great action if things hit the mat. Also up for grabs is the SFC 135 lb Amateur Title when Champion Ronnie Jordan (7-2) defends his title against an opponent to be determined. Jordan is a powerhouse in the bantamweight division and executes a strong ground game from the top, landing devastating ground and pound combined with slick submission work. Whoever the opponent is is going to have his hands full in this title bout.

– Saturday, February 11, 2012 8:00pm ET featuring The Big Lot Presents Cummings vs Stafford from the O’Reilly Family Event Center, Springfield, Missouri. At 13-3, Zak Cummings has the UFC in his near plans. However, Oklahoma City’s Lamont ‘KO KID’ Stafford has other plans. Very athletic, Stafford most likely has the advantage everywhere but on the ground. Stafford is bigger (6’5″), stronger, and much more athletic. If this fight stays standing, it could be a long night for the hometown fighter. If Cummings is able to get Stafford on the ground, Zak will most likely prevail. Styles make fights, and this one will be fun to watch. Recently offered a UFC fight, this is likely Whitney’s last fight in Springfield. He’s a joy to work with as when he says ‘I want to fight the best,’ he means it. Unfortunately, it’s hard to find someone to rise to the occasion and fight Andrew. Brandon Wood is an Iraq War Veteran, who’s very tough and durable. Both guys prefer to wrestle, but want to stand up. This one should be a stand-up battle, and fun for all involved. Top fighters from local gyms collide when Shepard (Springfield Fit 2 Fight) and Golden (Team Fusion) meet. Golden earned a reputation as one of the top amateurs around over the last few years, and will have a stiff challenge in his pro debut vs. Shepard. Both guys are elite wrestlers. Even better do they genuinely dislike one another? That often makes for ‘fight of the night.’

– Saturday, February 11, 2012 9:00pm ET featuring Cut Throat MMA – Babes and Brawls 10 at the Atlantis Gentlemen’s Club in Ford Heights, Illinois. Cut Throat MMA keeps churning out first-rate events and has quickly established itself as one of the top dogs in the loaded Midwest MMA scene

– Saturday, February 11, 2012 10:30pm ET featuring Fight Night Round XVIII – Clash at the College from The Everett Community College Fitness Center in Everett, Washington. FNE is one of the largest and quickest growing companies throughout the State dedicated to delivering an exhilarating, entertaining, fighter-beneficial, and spectator satisfying experience through each of its promotions. Our organization is proud to say that each event has produced an amazing show of skill and performance displayed through exceptional Fighter Match Making. FNE works close together with a match making affiliate in which helps organize the outstanding performances displayed at each Fight Night event.

– Saturday, February 11, 2012 7:30pm ET featuring Rise of a Warrior 5 at the Havert L. Fenn Center in Fort Pierce, Florida. In the main event, for the 155 lb championship, Chad Livingston (5-0) takes on Charles Rosa (9-1). Livingston has been on a tear in the Rise of a Warrior cage, going 4 for 4. Now, as the champion he looks to make it 5 for 5 with Rise of a Warrior as he defends his title against tough challenger Rosa. Rosa’s only loss was a controversial split decision and his wins have come at variety of ways, including KO and submission. This will definitely be the toughest test for Livingston. An experienced grappler, Rosa presents a lot of challenges on the ground, but even more than that is he has twice the amount of cage time as Livingston. For Livingston this is a tremendous opportunity to defend his title against one of the very best lightweights in Florida. The winner of this bout should turn pro as they will have nothing left to prove in the amateur ranks. This bout is sure to be “fight of the night” as these two fighters will bring it. In other action, 16 fighters will compete in a tournament to crown a 170lb champion. The first round will be on February 11, which means 8 tourney fights are scheduled… FNE is one of the largest and quickest

Other events this week: Pro-Wrestling: Impact Zone Wrestling-Violent Valentine: Feb 11, 2012 8:00pm ET. Pro Wrestling Onslaught – Empire Ryzing 3 Feb 12, 4:00pm ET.

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15rounds.com has learned that Jr. Middleweight Derek Ennis was forced to pull out of this Friday Night’s elimination bout with Demetious Andrade at the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut due to a bout with the flu.

Ennis started feeling iil on Sunday and saw a doctor on Monday he was ruled out after seeing a doctor and told to do nothing but rest for the next couple days.

“It’s very disappointing because Derek trained his ass off and was in great shape”, said Ennis manager Moz Gonzalez.

LAS VEGAS (February 5, 2012)–World Boxing Organization (WBO) number three ranked Cruiserweight B.J. Flores is looking for a world title shot and may have just received it….with a catch.

Flores (27-1-1, 17 KO’s) was extended an offer by K2 Promotions to face number-ranked Ola Afolabi (18-2-3, 8 KO’s) on March 3rd (25 DAYS AWAY) in Germany on the Wladimir Klitschko – Jean Marc Mormeck world Heavyweight title card.

Flores is ready and able to take on Afolabi but the timing seems to be a bit dubious.

“I want this fight badly and this is a GREAT opportunity for me to fight a big fight against a very good opponent. I look forward to facing you for the WBO interim world title!”

Flores is coming off his 3rd fight in the last 6 months, a very active schedule nowadays and wants at least 45 days, as the WBO rules state before this important fight is to take place.

“I want this fight!!!! I have been very active lately and ready for this type of challenge. But on twenty-six days notice? And having to go to GERMANY? This is a very serious fight for a very serious title and I demand my full 45 days of preparation, especially considering I just fought last Saturday. It’s only fair”

“I have worked very hard for this opportunity and combine that with a very very low 25,000 offer, it doesn’t seem like they really want this fight. This is a great chance for the Cruiserweight division to put on a great fight and they want to stick it on an undercard where no one will see it, for very low money with only 26 days notice and I would have to travel to Germany”, continued Flores

“I have just had three successful shows in Springfield, Missouri and with the cash streams we can generate, we could do the fight there and bring in a network TV station and both of us can not only make more money but it could re-energize the Cruiserweight division in the States. This fight deserves to be on TV and I deserve the regulated 45 day preparation time as I am the highest rated contender. Ola, I will pay you more money than you have offered me and we can definitely get American TV to cover this event. I demand the proper amount of time and I want everyone in America to see this fight as it is good for the division. Fighting on the undercard in Germany is with 25 days notice is not the right way to win a WORLD title”

“Have your promoter get in touch with Don King and we can set this up EASY!! I want this fight!”

According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, pound for pound king Manny Pacquaio has agreed to defend the WBO Welterweight title against Timothy Bradley on June 9th in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao is just waiting on Bradley to make a deal with promoter Top Rank which is expected shortly.

“From our end, the fight is done,” said Pacquiao’s adviser Michael Koncz. “I just got off the phone with (Top Rank’s) Bob Arum and Manny, so we’re done. I don’t assume there will be a problem from the Bradley side. We came to terms with Top Rank on the fight and Manny has approved everything. This morning I had a number of conversations with Bob negotiating the June 9 fight and I relayed everything to Manny.”

“We are going to be having further conversations with Bradley and his management early this week and hopefully finalize the deal,” said Top Rank President Todd duBoef. “But the truth is my (promotional) agreement with Bradley lays out certain parameters for a Pacquiao fight, so there is a framework already.

“We’ve been talking about this for over a month and we always had a Plan B in case Mayweather didn’t happen,” Koncz said. “Last time I went to the Philippines, I took Manny tapes of all of the opponents we were talking about and he watched them with his wife, Jinkee. Bradley was one of them, as everybody knows

“Bradley is a young, undefeated fighter who deserves a chance,” Koncz said. “Manny is excited. Until we name an opponent, boxing is out of Manny’s mind. He’s busy working in (the Filipino) congress. But he gets interested in boxing again when he has an opponent and a fight. Now we know we have a date (and) an opponent and he’s excited.”

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NUTLEY, NEW JERSEY (February 6, 2012)—On Friday night, February 17th, Boxing returns to Nutley, New Jersey at Nutley High School for the first time in nearly three decades as Gabe LaConte’s First Round Promotions presents a terrific night of boxing that will feature some of the best prospects on the East Coast.

In the main event, undefeated Jr. Middleweight Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna will see action in his first six round bout.

“I have been around boxing a long time and it is great to bring boxing back to Nutley”, said LaConte who promoted some of the most memorable shows in the early 1990’s.

“On this card are some of the best prospects around this looks to be one of the best shows in years. We have six undefeated fighters and they will be put in competitive matchups and I look forward to a great night in Nutley”

“We have a great story in Godson Noel who served in the Iraq war and became a decorated amateur and will be making his pro debut on our show”

It’s great to be finally coming home here to Nutley where we haven’t had a show in over thirty years”, said Vinny LaManna, longtime boxing guy and manager/father to the main event fighter..

“In fact the promotion is honoring a gentleman named Ronny Vasallo who happened to be my history teacher in tenth grade. He participated in the last show thirty years ago”

Thomas LaManna, who recently became a licensed manager and has three fighters under his guidance, will look to improve to 7-0 when he takes on Daniel Crabtree.

This will be a special night for LaManna as the Millville, New Jersey resident will return home to the town he grew up in.

He will take on Daniel Crabtree of Hilliard, Ohio. He has a record of 3-3 with all of his wins coming by knockout.

Crabtree has knocked out his last two opponents which includes his last bout on January 13th when he took out Aaron Luckey in Two rounds.

In one co-feature bout, John Lennox (9-1, 4 KO’s) of Carteret, New Jersey will compete for the BAM Heavyweight title when he takes on an opponent to be named in a six round bout.

Richard Pierson (9-2, 6 KO’s) of Newark, NJ will battle an opponent to be named in a Middleweight bout.

Andy Mejias (11-0, 4 KO’s) of Utica, NY will risk his undefeated mark when he takes on an opponent to be named in a Super Middleweight affair.

Kamil Laszczyk of North Bergen, New Jersey via Poland will take on an opponent to be named in a four round Jr. Lightweight bout.

In a four round Middleweight bout, John Thompson (5-0, 1 KO) of Newark, NJ will take on Laureno Laracuente (7-4-1, 2 KO’s) of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico

In a four round Jr. Middleweight bout, nineteen year-old Alantez Fox (6-0, 3 KO’s) battles Fitzgerlad Johnson (2-5, 1 KO) of Asheboro, NC

Godson Noel of Newark, New Jersey will be making his pro debut against fellow debuter Satchell James of Alabama in a four round Middleweight bout.

Rounding out the card will be Heavyweight Aarin Kinch (1-0) of Newark, NJ taking on Clyde Daniel of New York who will be making his pro debut.

Tickets for this outstanding night of boxing cost $100 for VIP (which includes a buffet dinner) and $40 General Admission.

There will be discounted tickets for Students and seniors and all tickets can be purchased at the following places:

Elite Heat Boxing Gym
130 Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Newark, NJ
862 772-2532

White Oak Barber Shop
83 Union Ave.
Nutley, NJ
973-661-3334

Boardwalk Saloon
206 Bloomfield Ave
Newark, NJ
973-483-8766

Nutley High School is located at 300 Franklin Ave.

Ronny Rios scored a fourth round stoppage over Jeremy McLaurin in round four of a scheduled eight round Jr. Lightweight bout at Club Phoenix in Anaheim, California.

It was entertaining battle with McLaurin being competitive over the first three frames. Rios then battered McLaurin on the ropes and dropping him. Mclaurin got up only to suffer an unanswered fury from Rios and the fight was stopped at 2:31 of round Four.

Rios, 128 lbs of Santa Ana, CA is now 17-0 with eight knockouts. Mclaurin, 127 1/2 lbs of St. Paul, MB is now 9-3.

ALejandro Perez scored a knockout over Derrick Wilson in the eighth and final round of their Featherweight bout.

Wilson came out firing in round one in effort to take Perez out early. It was Perez who landed a big left hook that sent Wilson to the canvas in round two. Perez dropped Wilson again in round four from a combination that was punctuared by another left hook. In was the right hand that sent Wilson down for a third time just a round later. Perez suffered a cut above his left eye in round seven from a head butt.

The two came out standing tow to toe which thrilled the crowd and then Perez landed a booming right hand that sent Wilson on his back and the fight was stopped without a count at twenty-seven seconds of the final frame.

Perez, 126 lbs of Salina, CA is now 16-3-1 with eleven knockouts. Wilson, 125 1/2 lbs of Fort Myers, FL is now 9-3-2.

Julian Ramirez stopped Javier Damian in one round which was a contest of debuting Featherweights

Joe Sanchez dropped Manuel Sarabia twice in the first round and scored a stoppage victory in the same round of their Jr. Lightweight affair.

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. retained the WBC Middleweight title with a hard fought twelve round unanimous decision mandatory challenger Marco Antonio Rubio in front of an enthusiastic crowd as the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, Texas.

Chavez swept through early rounds by landing the crisper shots inside. It was a solid performance for Chavez as he was dealing with struggling to make the 160 pound weight limit and the recent reports of an alleged DUI charge in Mexico.

The fight heated up in the last three rounds with the two guys standing to toe with Chavez landing some solid head shots which was a deter from his noted body assault.

Although Rubio threw over 400 more punches he landed about twenty less and the less powerful shots then the son of the legend.

Chavez, 159 1/2 lbs of Cuilcan, MX won by scores of 118-110; 116-112 and 115-113 and is now 45-0-1. Rubio, 159 lbs of Terron, MX is 53-6-1.

Nonito Donaire claimed the WBO Super Bantamweight championship with a twelve round split decision over former champ Wilfredo Vazquez Jr.

Donaire controlled the fight with power shots as he worked the body and head. In round three he had Vazquez against the ropes as he landed a hard left hook and followed up with a flurry on the ropes. That caused a mouse under the left eye of Vazquez which was visible as early as round four. Vazquez had good round’s five and six as he started popping the jab that he followed with some straight rights.

Donaire started landing some hard shots in eight and nine that culminated with a huge uppercut that was followed by a left hook that sent Vazquez to the canvas for the first time in his career. Donaire coasted down the stretch as he switched between orthodox and southpaw picking Vazquez apart from distance.

Donaire, 121 1/2 lbs of General Santos City, Philippines won by scores of 117-110 on two cards while a third judge somehow saw the fight 115-112 in favor of Vazquez.

Donaire is now 28-1-1. Vazquez, 122 lbs of Bayamon, Puerto Rico 21-2-1.

Isaac Chilemba scored the biggest win of his career when he took a ten round unanimous decision over former world title challenger Edison Miranda at The Texas Station Casino in Las Vegas.

Chilemba controlled the action using his height as he moved in and out. Miranda was cut badly around the left eye that was caused from a headbutt.

Miranda never seemed to get into the fight as it was Chilemba who did was he pleased. Both guys were docked points in round five for Rabbit Punching.

With being a bloody mess, Miranda was not able to mount much offense and the lead that Chilemba had built up was safe from the once-feared punching Miranda.

Chilemba, 174 lbs from South Africa is won by scores of 97-91; 96-92 and 96-92 and is now 19-1-1. Miranda, 174 1/2 lbs of Hollywood, FL is now 36-7

In a battle of undefeated Jr. Lightweights, Rances Barthelemy scored an eight round unanimous decision over Hylon Williams Jr.

Barthelemy mixed up an assortment of punches and styles as he used his length and jab and at other times he worked well on the inside by featuring an uppercut. Williams did not have many answers. It was a spirited effort by Barthlemy as he switched from orthodox to Southpaw and Williams never seemed to get any type of rythem.

Barthelemy, 130 lbs of Las Vegas via Cuba won by scores of 80-72; 79-73 and 79-73 and is now 15-0. Williams, 130 lbs of Houston, TX is now 15-1.

Undefeated knockout artist Magomed Abdusalamov scored a second round stoppage over Pedro Rodriguez in a scheduled four round Heavyweight bout.

Rodriguez had an effective first round before getting hammered on the ropes by eating about ten shots that was punctuated by a big left hand that sent Rodriguez to the canvas and the fight was stopped by referee Russell Mora.

The time of the stoppage was 1:04 for Abdusalamov, 227 lbs of Oxnard, CA and is now 13-0 with all wins coming via knockout. Rodriguez, 243 lbs of Miami is now 7-1.

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ATALNTIC CIITY (February 4, 2012)—TONIGHT, A “can’t miss” all action brawl with potential ramifications as Dorin Spivey takes on Victor Vasquez in the ten round main event.

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A terrific undercard has been assembled that will feature top Heavyweight contender Chazz Witherspoon plus four highly regarded undefeated fighters will look to stay perfect.

Spivey of Portsmouth, Virginia is one of the grizzled veterans of the sport. The thirty-eight year old turned pro all the way back in 1993 and promptly won twenty-six of his first twenty-seven contests before losing to future multi-time world title challenger Juan Lazcano.

Spivey went on to score big victories over the likes of Billy Irwin (34-4); Michael Stewart (28-0-2) and Meacher Major (16-3-1).

Vasquez is known as Philly’s Blood and Guts Warrior as he is always prepared most of the time winds up in a war.

Tonight with so much on the line, fans should expect no different,

Vasquez has a record of 14-5-1 with seven knockouts.

He has won two straight and is taking a big step up in competition but has faced and defeated some of the better prospects in the Philadelphia.

His all action style should be a major test for the battle tested Spivey.

In the eight round co-feature, one of the top Heavyweight’s in the world Chazz “The Gentleman” Witherspoon takes on David Saulsberry.

Witherspoon of Philadelphia has an impressive record of 29-2 with twenty-one knockouts and is just one or two fights away from another major opportunity.

He first has to get by Saulsberry. Every one of Saulsberry’s bouts has ended early so expect fireworks in this bout.

The card will feature some undefeated prospects and exciting bouts including an all action women’s bout.

In a four round Woman’s Featherweight bout, Ela Nunez (11-11-2, 3 KO’s) coming off a sensational knockout just seven days on GFL will fight Nydia Feliciano (3-2-3)

Dennis Hasson (11-0, 3 KO’s) takes on William Santiago (6-7, 2 KO’s) in a six round Cruiserweight bout.

Popular Frankie Fillipone (8-2, 2 KO’s) will square off with Harley Kilfian (9-8, 8 KO’s) in six round Super Middleweight tussle.

Joey Tiberi (6-1, 5 KO’s) will do battle with Steve Cox (2-3,1 KO) in four round Lightweight bout.

The big boys will get it on when Dorsett Barnwell (5-0, 3 KO’s) will take on Jon Bolden (2-3, 2 KO’s) in a four round bout.

Isiah Seldon (5-0, 2KO’s) will look to stay perfect when he takes on Kenneth Moody (2-2-2, 1 KO) in a Middleweight bout scheduled for rounds.

Beginning the action will decorated Lightweight, Keenan Smith (4-0, 1 KO) taking on Detroit’s Chris Finley (2-3, 2 KO’s) in a four round Lightweight bout.

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BRONX, NY (February 3, 2012) – Star Boxing’s undefeated junior welterweight prospect Raymond “Tito” Serrano takes on dangerous Kenny Abril in the 10-round co-feature February 10 on ESPN Friday Night Fights live from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

The action-packed Feb. 10 show is being presented by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing. Serrano (17-0, 8 KOs), fighting out of Philadelphia, faces another stiff test in former New York State title-holder Abril (11-4-1, 6 KOs), of Rochester (NY). An impressive victory could propel Serrano into a regional title fight. Already ranked No. 11 by the World Boxing Association (“WBA), the talented 22-year-old is also rated in the top 10 by the NABF (#5), USBA (#6) NABO (#9) and WBA #15.

The headliner is a 10-round battle between undefeated 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade (15-0, 10 KOs) and former USBA champion Derek “Pooh” Ennis (23-3-1, 13 KOs) for the vacant North American Boxing Organization (“NABO”) junior middleweight title. Former World amateur champion Andrade – WBO #9, WBC & IBF #13 and WBA #15 – fights out of nearby Providence, while IBF #9 Ennis is from Philadelphia.

A strong undercard features past and future champions and contenders, as well as some of the most promising prospects on the East Coast.

Former USBA & NABO light welterweight champion “Mighty” Mike Arnaoutis (22-7-2, 10 KOs) returns against crowd-pleasing veteran Shaka Moore (11-16-3, 2 KOs), of Norwalk (CT), in what promises to be a very entertaining six-round bout.

Star Boxing’s undefeated super featherweight prospect Emanuel Gonzalez (9-0, 7 KOs) puts his perfect record on the line against upset-minded Jesus Bayron (5-3-1, 4 KOs) in a six-round match. A six-round super featherweight battle between East Hartford favorite Joseph “Chip” Perez (6-1, 2 KOs) and unbeaten Danny Valle (5-0, 3 KOs), who is also from the Bronx, is a match-up of two young prospects.

Also fighting on the undercard in separate four-round bouts is a pair of promising Connecticut boxers. New Haven super middleweight Charles Foster (1-0) tangles with Queens veteran Borngood Washington. Waterbury’s gifted junior welterweight Jair Ramos (1-0) is also scheduled to appear on the card.

Tickets are $75.00, $40.00 and $30.00 (plus $5.00 facility fee for all tickets) and are on sale now through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets are also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability, or by calling Star Boxing at 1.718.823.2000 and online via www.StarBoxing.com.

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IBF Cruiserweight Title:
Yoan Pablo Hernandez: 90,0 kg
Steve Cunningham: 89,6 kg

European Cruiserweight Title:

Enad Licina: 88,5 kg

Alexander Alekseev: 90,1 kg

European Light Heavyweight Title:

Eduard Gutknecht: 79,3 kg

Vyacheslav Uzelkov: 79,3 kg

Cruiserweight:
Mateusz Masternak: 89 kg

Michael Simms: 90,7 kg

Cruiserweight:

Troy Ross: 86,9 kg

Lukas Rusiewicz: 90,5 kg

Super Brawl Press conference in advance of February 4th card in Atlantic City that will feature NABA Lightweight title bout between Dorin Spivey and Victor Vasquez LIVE on GFL.TV

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Today! Thursday, February 2, at 2 P.M. CT
The Alamodome in San Antonio
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

SAN ANTONIO (February 2, 2012) – Undefeated World Middleweight Champion and the Son of the Legend, JULIO CÉSAR CHÁVEZ, JR. (44-0-1, 31 KOs), of Culiacan, México, Top-Five pound-for- pound superstar and three-division world champion NONITO “The Filipino Flash” DONAIRE (27-1, 18 KOs), a native of General Santos City, Philippines, now living in the Bay Area of San Leandro, Calif., No. 1 middleweight contender MARCO ANTONIO RUBIO (53-5-1, 47 KOs), of Torreon, México, former junior featherweight champion WILFREDO VAZQUEZ JR. (21-1-1, 18 KOs), of Bayamon, Puerto Rico, and Hall of Fame promoter BOB ARUM will host their final San Antonio News Conference, Today! Thursday, February 2, on the Stadium Field Level of the Alamodome. The news conference, which will be open to the public, will begin at 2 p.m. CT.

Media parking will be available in Parking Lot A located on the South side of the Alamodome. Media should enter through the loading dock tunnel, also located on the South side of the Alamodome, onto the playing field. All the participants will be available for one-on-on interviews.

Arum and the fighters will be discussing their world title doubleheader, featuring the Chávez Jr. vs. Rubio middleweight title fight and the Donaire vs. Vazquez Jr. WBO junior featherweight championship, which will take place This Saturday! February 4, at the Alamodome. Both fights will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing®, beginning at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.

Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Zanfer Promotions, All Star Boxing and Tecate, remaining tickets to the Chávez Jr. / Donaire world championship doubleheader, priced at $200, $100, $60, $40 and $25, can be purchased at the Alamodome box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com and via Ticketmaster charge-by-phone lines at (800) 745-3000.

These four warriors boast a combined record of 145-7-3 (114 KOs) – a winning percentage of 94% and a victory by knockout ratio of 79%.

Sources have confirmed the death of ninety year old legendary trainer Angelo Dundee today in Florida.

Dundee was most known for being the trainer of Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard and was widely one of the most beloved figures in the sport.

Things got hot today at the final press conference prior to the rematch between IBF Cruiserweight Champion Yoan Pablo Hernandez (25-1, 13 KOs) and Steve “USS” Cunningham (24-3, 12 KOs). “That is my belt, it is coming back to me,” Cunningham shouted during the face-off. “You better hug it tonight. I am the real champion. Nobody is going to help you this time. I live, eat, sleep boxing. Nobody ever helped me. No referee helped me up off the ground when I got knocked down. I am worried, I am worried for you! I am the real champ.”

After a controversial ending to the first fight, Cunningham is eager to set the record straight. Back in October, the 35-year-old American was knocked down in the first round but came back strong. Before the seventh round, the fight was stopped after headbutts had opened two cuts in Hernandez´ face. “It was the wrong decision to stop the fight,” Cunningham said. “All I ask for on Saturday is an equal playing field. Hernandez is a good fighter but I am better. I will prove that I am the best cruiserweight.”

Hernandez was unimpressed by Cunningham´s words. “That´s no problem for me. He is American and Americans talk a lot. We´re used to it. I look forward to the rematch. Cunningham is a top cruiserweight, a very strong opponent, but I deserved to win the first fight and I will beat him again. If there is any doubt left that I am better, I will erase all doubts on Saturday night.”

Hall of Fame Promoter Wilfried Sauerland expects a thrilling battle. “This is going to be a fantastic fight,” he said. “The first duel was very dramatic. I disagree with some of the things that happened. I thought that the count in the first round – when Cunningham went down – was too long. And I also disagree with the decision to stop the fight due to the cuts, I think they could have fought on. Now we look forward to a compelling rematch. Cunningham and Hernandez are the two best cruiserweights out there. We feel honored that, on top of the IBF belt, the RING belt will be at stake. It is going to be very, very interesting.”

In the co-featured main event, Enad Licina (21-3, 11 KOs) and Alexander Alekseev (22-2, 20 KOs) clash for the vacant European Cruiserweight Title, while European Light Heavyweight Champion Eduard Gutknecht (22-1, 9 KOs) defends his title against Vyacheslav Uzelkov (25-1, 16 KOs).

Watch the Hernandez-Cunningham face-to-face from the press conference on Team Sauerland´s facebook page, facebook.com/TeamSauerlandBoxing.