Sarah Kaufman To Risk Women’s Crown Against Marloes Coenen
At HP Pavilion Live on SHOWTIME® at 10 p.m. ET/PT

NEW YORK (Sept. 10, 2010) – On a night when STRIKEFORCE will present a World Championship Doubleheader that includes a grudge rematch between defending welterweight champion Nick Diaz and KJ Noons, former STRIKEFORCE belt-holder and local favorite Josh Thomson (17-3) will meet world-ranked Gesias “JZ” Cavalcante (15-3-1) of Brazil in an important lightweight fight Saturday, Oct. 9, at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).

The winner between Thomson and Cavalcante, both world-ranked at 155 pounds, could be next up to challenge STRIKEFORCE World Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez.

Healthy again after injuries sidelined him for 15 months in 2008-‘09, Thomson turned back a determined bid from game Pat “Bam Bam’’ Healy of Portland, Ore., to score a hard-fought, third-round submission in his most recent start last June 26 at HP Pavilion.

The popular, exciting, crowd-pleasing Thomson earned the victory over Healy in a tight, even match via rear-naked choke at 4:27 of the third despite injuring his ribs along the way.

In his first effort back after the lengthy layoff, Thomson, who shut out Melendez across five rounds to capture the STRIKEFORCE world 155-pound belt on June 27, 2008, lost a thrilling rematch to Melendez by the scores of 49-46 twice and 49-47 on Dec. 19, 2009, at HP Pavilion.

“Fans expect me to fight guys the caliber of JZ and so do I. I want to fight all the best lightweights,’’ said the 5-foot-10 Thomson, who turns 32 on Sept. 21. “Right now STRIKEFORCE has a bunch of top fighters at 155 pounds. There’s always going to be talk about a third fight with Gilbert, but that will come when the time is right.

“In the meantime, I need to keep taking it one fight at a time and I need to continue to win. There are plenty of great fights out there for me, and this is definitely one of them.’’

A prominent member of American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) in San Jose, Thomson is 9-1 in his last 10 starts.

It will be the eagerly awaited STRIKEFORCE debut for Cavalcante, a former consensus top five-ranked lightweight and two-time K-1 Hero’s lightweight Grand Prix champion who signed with the San Jose-based organization earlier this year.

Not unlike Thomson, Cavalcante has had to fight through injuries the last few years — most significantly, a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee that sidelined him for several months.

“I train very hard against very good guys every day,’’ said the 5-foot-8, 27-year-old Cavalcante, a top performer in Japan the last few years who is coming off a split decision victory over Katsunori Kikuno last July 10 at DREAM 15 in Japan. It was JZ’s first start in nearly 13½ months, the longest layoff of his career.

“I think I could have performed better in my last fight,’’ JZ said, “but it was my first in a long time and ring rust was a factor. But, now, I feel great and I’m excited to be able to get back to doing what I love to do.’’

After suffering his initial pro loss in his third outing in July 2004, Cavalcante went 12-0-1 before fighting a hotly disputed No Contest with former world No. 2-ranked lightweight, Shinya Aoki, in a March 2008 fight that was called due to illegal elbow strikes. Six weeks later, he dropped a decision to Aoki in a match in which the Brazilian sustained a severely bruised rib and tore cartilage in his costal area.

Cavalcante has performed in Japan for several years so he doesn’t figure to be intimidated by the surroundings when he faces Thomson on his home turf.

“I’m happy to be 100 percent healthy and fighting in America,’’ JZ said. “Once the bell sounds, it will just be Thomson and I in there. This is a tremendous opportunity to re-establish myself against a former world champion. The fight is very important. The winner could be fighting for the STRIKEFORCE title.’’

Tickets for STRIKEFORCE: Diaz vs. Noons II are on sale at Ticketmaster.com, at the HP Pavilion ticket office, or by phone at (800) 745-3000. Doors will open at 4 p.m. PT. The first live, non-televised fight is at 4:30 p.m.

Diaz (22-7, 1 NC) will defend against Noons (9-1) in the main event. Diaz, of Stockton, Calif., has not lost a fight since he faced Noons, losing via disputed first-round TKO on Nov. 7, 2007. He has won seven in a row. Noons, of San Diego, Calif., has won his last six fights, including the thrilling slugfest against Diaz that ended when a cageside physician halted the proceedings due to excessive cuts around Diaz’ eyes.

In the co-feature, undefeated STRIKEFORCE Women’s Welterweight World Champion Sarah Kaufman (12-0) of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, will make the second defense of her 135-pound title against No. 1 contender and Dutch superstar Marloes Coenen (17-4).

Another featured fight will pit an emerging star, up-and-coming Luke Rockhold (7-1), of Santa Cruz, Calif., against the vastly more experienced, 2000 Olympic Games wrestling silver medalist, Matt “The Law” Lindland (22-7), of Oregon City, Ore., in a middleweight (185 pounds) contest.

About STRIKEFORCE
STRIKEFORCE (www.strikeforce.com) is a world-class mixed martial arts cage fight promotion which, on Friday, March 10, 2006, made history with its “Shamrock vs. Gracie” event, the first sanctioned mixed martial arts fight card in California state history. The star-studded extravaganza, which pitted legendary champion Frank Shamrock against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Cesar Gracie at San Jose’s HP Pavilion, played host to a sold-out, record crowd of 18,265. Since 1995, STRIKEFORCE, sanctioned by ISKA, has been the exclusive provider of martial arts programming for ESPN and, after 12 years of success as a leading, world championship kickboxing promotion, the company unveiled its mixed martial arts (MMA) series with “Shamrock vs. Gracie.” In May 2008, West Coast Productions, the parent company of STRIKEFORCE, partnered with Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment (SVS&E), an entity created in 2000 to oversee all business operation aspects of the San Jose Sharks and HP Pavilion at San Jose. In March 2009, STRIKEFORCE signed a multi-year agreement with SHOWTIME® to stage live events on the premium cable television network. The promotion has since also produced two live, primetime events on the CBS Television Network.

NEW YORK (Sept. 10, 2010) – After registering the strongest victory of his career, world-ranked welterweight Freddy “El Riel’’ Hernandez (28-1, 1 NC, 19 KOs) of Lynwood, Calif., returns to the ring when he meets former world champion Mike Anchondo (30-2, 19 KOs) of La Puente, Calif., in the main event on ShoBox: The New Generation LIVE on Friday, Sept. 17, on SHOWTIME® (11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).

One of the most talented amateurs to come out of Cuba in the past decade, 2004 Olympian Luis Franco (6-0, 5 KOs), puts his unbeaten record on the line against Wilton “Pretty Warrior’’ Hilario (12-1-1, 9 KOs), of Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic, in an eight-round super featherweight bout in the co-feature at Buffalo Bills Resort & Casino in Primm, Nev.

This will be the second consecutive main event against a former world champion and third appearance on ShoBox for the 5-foot-10-inch, 31-year-old Hernandez, a nine-year pro who hasn’t lost since February 2005.

“I’m moving up the ladder and making a name for myself but at this point of my career I know I can’t afford to lose,’’ Hernandez said. “I need to earn respect and the only way to do that is to keep winning, crack the top 10 and prove I can defeat the elite fighters at 147 pounds. I want to fight for a world title.’’

Last Feb. 5 on ShoBox, the World Boxing Council (WBC) No. 11-ranked contender scored a brutal fifth-round knockout over ex-world champion DeMarcus “Chop Chop’’ Corley in Santa Ynez, Calif. In the most difficult assignment of his career, Hernandez broke open a close fight with one booming, dramatic right hand that left Corley flat on his back at 1:48.

“That was definitely my biggest victory,” said Hernandez, who was born in Mexico City. “To knock out an experienced former champion who never gets knocked out was great.’’

In his ShoBox debut Oct. 23, 2009, Hernandez survived a 10th-round rally to take a unanimous 10-round decision and snap a 12-fight winning streak over southpaw Damian Frias. Hernandez collected the World Boxing Council (WBC) Latino crown by three scores of 98-92.

Anchondo, a former World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior lightweight belt-holder, has steadily moved up in weight in recent years. The 5-foot-5, 28-year-old tipped the scale at 144 pounds or more for each of his three fights in 2009, all of which he won.

In his most recent outing, he eked out an eight-round split decision over previously unbeaten Mauricio Herrera last Dec. 4 at Santa Ynez on ShoBox.

“I’m looking forward to this fight because I know Hernandez is a tough fighter, just like Herrera was,’’ said Anchondo, who got the narrow nod over Herrera by the scores of 77-75 twice and 73-79. “He’s going to come to fight, which is exactly what I want and need.

“My whole career, there hasn’t been the right opposition in front of me. When I don’t see any challenges, I don’t challenge myself. But I’m excited and will be ready to go.”

Anchondo, who turned pro on May 6, 2000, captured the vacant WBO 130-pound with a unanimous 12-round decision over Julio Chacon on July 15, 2004, in Dallas.

Franco was a standout Cuban amateur, winning the majority of his 400 bouts. In 2000, at the age of 14, he won a junior world championship. Early on some of his toughest fights came against teammates, all of whom are off to fine starts as pros: Guillermo Rigondeaux is 6-0, Erislandy Lara is 13-0 and current World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight titleholder Yuriorkis Gamboa, whom he defeated twice in four amateur fights, is 19-0.

Franco retired from amateur boxing in January 2008 and defected from the island nation known for its boxing and baseball in 2009, leaving his wife and child behind in Havana. He turned pro on July 31, 2009.

As Franco’s career has advanced, so has the length of his fights. His first three bouts ended inside one round. The fourth fight went to the third, the fifth to the fourth. The furthest he’s gone – and the most difficult fight he’s had — came in his last start when he had to rally from a knockdown to score a fifth-round TKO over Yogli Herrera on Aug. 13 in Tampa, Fla.

The 5-foot-8 Franco got dropped from a left hook in the third. But he rebounded to deck Herrera in the fourth with a right hand to the temple. In the fifth, Franco dropped Herrera again, this time with a counter left hook, and the match was stopped at 2:52.

Given his past success, it is not surprising that Franco feels he’s prepared for the division’s upper echelon. “I’m ready to take on all the top guys,” he said. “I want to fight Juan Manuel Lopez and Gamboa again. I fought Gamboa as an amateur. I fought Lara and Rigondeaux as an amateur. I can fight anybody right now. I came here to rip heads and I’d like to fight for a world title before my 10th fight.”

Hilario, a boxer-puncher who doesn’t mind mixing it up, went 8-0 after going pro in September 2005, boxed an eight-round draw and then manufactured a four-fight winning streak before suffering his first defeat on a 12-round decision to heavily favored Martin Honorio last March 5 in Temecula, Calif.

A resident of Saint Louis Park, Minn., Hilario has competed consistently well in Minnesota and in the Midwest. Two of his finest performances came in back-to-back fights before Honorio. Hilario secured a dominant eight-round decision over southpaw Leon Bobo in a pleasingly aggressive performance on Nov. 13, 2009, in Hinckley, Minn. He scored a fifth-round TKO over Allen Litzeau in an All-Minnesota showdown the previous April 18 in Minneapolis.

The 5-foot-10, 27-year-old Hilario came up short in his first step-up but the experience he got from going the distance with Honorio, unquestionably the most seasoned and talented opponent he’s faced, could prove invaluable against a virtually untested Franco.

“I learned so much from that fight and I’m confident I’ll put it to use in my next fight,’’ Hilario said. “This is a great opportunity I’m getting. I look forward to fighting on SHOWTIME and giving Franco his first loss. A win puts me right back to where I need to be.’’

Doors of Star of the Desert Arena will open at 5:30 p.m. PT with the first bout at 6. Tickets are $10 and $50. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please visit www.primmvalleyresorts.com . The event is promoted by Gary Shaw Productions, LLC.

Curt Menefee will call the ShoBox action from ringside with Steve Farhood and Antonio Tarver serving as expert analysts. Gordon Hall is the executive producer of ShoBox with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

For information on SHOWTIME Sports Programming, including exclusive behind-the-scenes video and photo galleries, complete telecast information and more, please go the new SHOWTIME Sports website at http://www.sho.com/sports.

About ShoBox: The New Generation
Since its inception in July 2001, the critically acclaimed SHOWTIME boxing series, ShoBox: The New Generation has featured young talent matched tough. The ShoBox philosophy is to televise exciting, crowd-pleasing and competitive matches while providing a proving ground for willing prospects determined to fight for a world title. The growing list of fighters who have appeared on ShoBox and advanced to garner world titles includes: Leonard Dorin, Scott Harrison, Juan Diaz, Jeff Lacy, Ricky Hatton, Joan Guzman, Juan Urango, David Diaz, Robert Guerrero, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Malignaggi, Kendall Holt, Timothy Bradley, Bernard Dunne, Yonnhy Perez, Yuri Foreman, Andre Ward and, most recently, Cornelius Bundrage.

About Showtime Networks Inc.
Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CBS Corporation, owns and operates the premium television networks SHOWTIME®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ and FLIX®, as well as the multiplex channels SHOWTIME 2™, SHOWTIME® SHOWCASE, SHOWTIME EXTREME®, SHOWTIME BEYOND®, SHOWTIME NEXT®, SHOWTIME WOMEN®, SHOWTIME FAMILY ZONE® and THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ XTRA. SNI also offers SHOWTIME HD™, SHOWTIME 2 HD™, THE MOVIE CHANNEL HD™, SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL ON DEMAND™ and FLIX ON DEMAND®. SNI also manages Smithsonian Channel™, a joint venture between SNI and the Smithsonian Institution. All SNI feeds provide enhanced sound using Dolby Digital 5.1. SNI markets and distributes sports and entertainment events for exhibition to subscribers on a pay-per-view basis through SHOWTIME PPV®.

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JASON BOOTH is ready to anger big fight rival Steve Molitor, by taunting him about his brother who is in jail for MURDER.

The Canadian (32-1) star defends his IBF world super-bantamweight title against Booth (35-5) at Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton-le-Spring tomorrow night (sat 11/9).

Nottingham’s Booth is a big underdog, but been tipped off that the champion hates being sledged in the ring.

Molitor’s brother Jeremy was sentenced to life in prison back in May 2005 after being convicted of second degree murder, although he can apply for parole in 2016.

He became embroiled in a car park row with a former girlfriend and stabbed her 58 times before she bled to death.

Molitor is so close to Jeremy that he is allowed to spend occasional weekends with Jeremy in Millhaven Penitentiary, Ontario.

Booth’s trainer Tony Harris said: “Molitor’s got issues. In fact, we’re going to talk to him.

“One of my former fighters, Ricardo Samms boxed for England against Canada in amateur competition.

“He was told by one of Molitor’s team-mates that if you start talking to him he loses his composure.

“What could Jason say to him? Is that your best shot, how is your brother? How is your bro.?”

Harris has been a father-figure to recovering alcoholic and one time drug use Booth since the fighter begged him for money in a strip club seven years ago.

Harris recalled: “We were celebrating one of my fighter’s wins in a t*ty bar, and he kept pestering me to lend him £20 quid.

“I told him I wanted to speak to him privately but drink had set in.

“From there I tried to rehabilitate him and it took me a year to 14 months to get his head right.

“I was on his case two or three in the morning, watching him. I lost my wife, took a lot of shit. I rented a house for him, paid the rent out my own money.

“We went through a bit but he always showed me respect, when he went wrong, he always apologised. He’s done me justice now and deserves this chance.”

In the chief supporting bout to, British featherweight champion Martin Lindsay (16-0) boxes a non-title eight rounder Belarusian Yauheni Kruhlik (10-12-2)

Local stars in action include Tony Jeffries (7-0-1), Jon Lewis Dickinson (8-1), Travis Dickinson (6-0), Trevor Crewe (2-2), Gary Fox (2-0), Kirk Goodings (4-0), Martin Ward (8-0), George Watson (8-1-2), and debutant Glen Foot.

There are still a few tickets available on the door or guarantee a seat by calling 0871 226 1508, 0191 564 0202 or www.frankmaloney.com. VIP Ringside are £95 with £35.

TO HEAR THE TONY HARRIS INTERVIEW GO TO www.frankmaloney.com and go to videos

Baltimore, MD (September 8) – Jake “The Snake” Smith’s Baltimore Pro Boxing Promotions returns to the Du Burns Arena Friday, September 17 for an action packed card loaded with local talent.

Tickets for “Baltimore Bad Boys” start at just $35 and are available by calling 410-675-6900.

Headlining this outstanding evening of boxing is an intriguing ten round middleweight contest between Free State rivals Jesse “The Beast” Nicklow of Baltimore and Windsor Mill’s “Vicious” Julius Kennedy.

Nicklow, 20-2-1 (7 KO’s), is coming off an entertaining ten round decision victory over prospect Scott Sigmon March 20 at the Du Burns Arena. The former amateur standout, who is also 1-0 as a mixed martial artist, previously won the hearts of boxing fans worldwide during his gutsy performance against elite rising star Fernando Guerrero.

Since dropping his pro debut, the crowd pleasing Kennedy won all seven of his bouts, including three by knockout. In March 2009, the fearless Kennedy entered the hometown of well regarded Aaron Pryor Jr., (12-1), and pulled out a gutsy six round majority decision. He has also been long awaiting the opportunity to share the squared circle with Nicklow, calling him out on multiple occasions during the last few years.

Nicklow and Kennedy will meet for the vacant WBF America’s and Maryland State Middleweight Championships.

Headlining the undercard is Catonsville, MD cruiserweight Steve “Show Stealer” Wheeler, 5-0 (4 KO’s). The wildly popular Wheeler is a former Maryland Gloves champion and will appear in six rounder
against an opponent to be named.

Highly touted and hard hitting Capitol Heights, MD native Thomas “KO” Snow, 12-1 (8 KO’s) returns to his home state for just the second time since 2007 to battle fellow Marylander Dwayne Martin, 2-1 (1 KO), of Laurel in a six round contest.

In bouts scheduled for six rounds, Baltimore’s Maxell “The General” Taylor makes his long awaited return to the ring against Mechanicsville, VA’s Francois Ambang and Jed Phipps of Baltimore takes on Chicago IL’s Theron Johnson.

In addition to the $35 general admission tickets, floor seats are available for $50 and individual VIP seats are $75. Reserved tables are priced at $500, while second row VIP and first row VIP tables are $750 and $1000 respectively.

The Du Burns Arena is located at 1301 S. Elwood Ave in Baltimore. Doors open at 6:30 and the first bout is slated for 8 pm.

For more information, go to www.baltimoreboxing.com.

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Atlantic City, NJ—A couple of outstanding junior welterweight prospects, Ronald Cruz and Dillet Frederick, meet in a scheduled six-round contest on Saturday evening, Sept. 25, in the Grand Ballroom at Bally’s Atlantic City. The scheduled 12-round main event features Teon Kennedy, of Philadelphia, against Alex Becerra, of El Paso, TX, for the vacant North American Boxing Association (NABA) super bantamweight title.

Super middleweights Dennis Hasson and Tommie Speller clash in the all-Philadelphia eight-round semfinal. First of seven bouts begins at 7.30 p.m.

The card will be televised by www.gofightlive.tv. Cruz, 23, of Bethlehem, PA, is 9-0, 6 K0s, since turning pro in 2009. He boxed seven times that year but only twice in 2010 since suffering a cut right eye in his May 22 fourth-round knockout over Juan Ramon Cruz, of Hartford, CT, at Bally’s. This will mark Cruz’ third fight at Bally’s, where he stopped Julias Edmonds, of Philadelphia, PA, and outpointed lefty Ashantie Henderson, of Brooklyn, NY. Cruz is managed by ex-pro lightweight Jimmy Deoria and trained by Alec Morales.

Frederick, 27, is originally from Nassau, Bahamas, but now lives in Fort Myers, FL. A pro since 2001, Frederick scored his biggest win as a pro in his last fight July 16 when he knocked out previously unbeaten (12-0-2) Raymond Charles, of El Campo, TX, in three rounds in Tampa.

Overall, Frederick is 7-3-3, 4 K0s. He is managed and trained by Pete Fernandez.

Completing the card in four-round bouts: Linwood Hurd, Atlantic City, NJ, vs. Julio DeJesus, Millville, NJ, junior welterweights; Deroy Beaton, Toms River, NJ, vs. Chris Green, Asbury Park, NJ, junior welterweights; Treysean Wiggins, Newburgh, NY, vs. Miguel Corcino, Camden, NJ, welterweights; Stanley Harvey, Chesapeake, VA, vs. Rashad Brown, Upper Darby, PA, middleweights.

Tickets priced at $50 and $75 are on sale at the offices of Peltz Boxing Promotions (215-765-0922) or online at www.peltzboxing.com. They also are on sale at Ticketmaster (1-800-736-1420) or online at www.Ticketmaster.com.

According to wire service reports, John Arum, the forty-nine year old son of Hall of Fame Promoter Bob Arum was found dead on Friday evening after a five day search found his body on the mountain.

Arum, a avid outdoorsman, was looking the climb the Storm King mountain outside of Seattle when he failed to come home on Sunday evening after a weekend climbing expedition.

According to reports, It wasn’t immediately possible to retrieve the body but it was clear to searchers in the helicopter that the 49-year-old Seattle environmental attorney was dead, Olson said. Those involved in the search said Arum likely died in a fall, Said Kerry Olson who is a spokesperson for the North Cascades Park

The search for Arum began Monday after he failed to return from a weekend trip to climb the mountain, which is about 85 miles northeast of Seattle.

15rounds.com sends out heartfelt condolences to Arum and his family.

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NEW YORK / MANAGUA (September 3, 2010)—Tonight the man some boxing insiders say is the best little fighter in the world, WBA Straweight champion Roman “El Chocolito” Gonzalez makes his debut of 108 lbs with an eye of fighting new world champion Giovanni Segura.

The entire fight card is sponsored by Boxeo Prodesa and will feature a former world champion on the card and can be seen LIVE on www.gofightlive.tv for free at 9pm eastern by simply clicking: http://www.gofightlive.tv/Events/Fight/Boxing/Lluvia+de+Estrellas%26%23047%3BIt%26%23039%3Bs+Raining+Stars/785

Gonzalez has a perfect record of 25-0 with twenty-one knockouts and has a crowd pleasing, seek and destroy style.

He won the title on September 15th, 2008 with a pummeling of longtime champion Yutaka Niida in front of Niida’s fans in Japan. He has since made four defenses and now looks to move up in weight to capture a 2nd world title.

Gonzalez will be taking on Jesus Limones (9-1-1, 4 KO’s) in a scheduled ten round bout.

The co-feature will pit former WBA Lightweight champion, Jose Alfaro (23-6, 20 KO’s) taking on power puncher Joel Juarez (25-10-1, 23 KO’s) in a Jr. Welterweight bout scheduled for 10 rounds.

Alfaro won the WBA Lightweight title on December 29, 2007 with a twelve round split decision over Prawet Singwangcha in Bielfeld, Germany. He dropped the belt in his first defense as he was stopped by Yusuki Kobori.

Alfaro won three in a row that set up a big fight that was seen all over America against Antonio DeMarco on Showtime.

Alfaro fought well before being stopped in a fight that catapulted DeMarco to a world title against the late Edwin Valero.

In Alfaro’s last fight, he dropped a tight twelve round unanimous decision to Mexican legend Erik Morales in an exciting bout that will be on the short list for fight of the year.

Juarez is a former WBC Continental America’s and Mexican Welterweight champion and the Mexican native is coming off a knockout loss to undefeated Roberto Ortiz

FULL CARD

10 Rounds—Jr. Flyweights—Roman Gonzalez (25-0, 21 KO’s) vs. Jesus Limones (9-1-1, 4 KO’s)
10 Rounds—Jr. Welterweights—Jose Alfaro (23-6, 20 KO’s) vs. Joel Juarez (25-10-1, 23 KO’s)
10 Rounds—Welterweights—Moises Solis (18-1, 13 KO’s) vs. Felipe Gonzalez (6-6-1, 3 KO’s)
8 Rounds—Super Bantamweights—Alvaro Perez (18-2-1, 12 KO’s) vs. Bismarck Alfaro (11-11, 5 KO’s)
8 Rounds—Jr. Welterweights—Walter Castillo (9-1, 8 KO’s) vs. Carlos Roman Mariena (20-14-2, 17 KO’s)
4 Rounds—Jr. Flyweights—Camillio Mendoza (3-0) vs. Jose Aguilar (5-2, 3 KO’s)
4 Rounds—Bantamweights—Jean Sampson (6-0, 5 KO’s) vs. Marlon Bendana (0-3)
4 Rounds—Flyweights—Arnoldo Solano (4-0) vs. Oscar Lopez (3-4-1, 2 KO’s)
4 Rounds—Jr. Flyweights—Carlos Manzanares (1-0-2, 1 KO) vs. Alcides Martinez (2-0-2, 2 KO’s)

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Quotes of Note
Eric Morales: “I’m very happy to interact with the people once again, something I have not done since 2002 when I was promoting fights in the United States. I thought it was beautiful that they played “Las Mañanitas” for me. Winning a world title in my fourth division is my objective. I work hard to be able to do it, but everything is little by little to get to the fourth world title. There have been talks with the people from Golden Boy Promotions about a fight with Juan Manuel Marquez.”

Edgar Sosa: “I am bound step by step towards the flyweight title. I feel great physically and energetically. It is always great to interact up close with the fans that support us. Each day I feel like I am in better physical condition for the great Bicentennial Gala. I have not abandoned my dream of fighting for the WBC World Flyweight title, currently held by Pongsakiek Wonjongkam of Thailand, but what is important right now is to only think about his battle with Ryan Bito.”

MORALES-LIMOND PPV FACT SHEET

WBC INTERCONTINENTAL WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
MAIN EVENT – 12 ROUNDS
ERIK “Terrible” MORALES WILLIE “Hands of Steel” LIMOND
Former 3-Division World Champion WBU Lightweight Champion
WBC #2 & WBA #6 Former British Empire Champion
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
49-6 (34 KOs) 33-2 (8 KOs)
WBA INTERNATIONAL FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
CO-FEATURE – 12 ROUNDS
EDGAR SOSA RYAN BITO
Former WBC Flyweight Champion/IBF #6 WBC International Flyweight Champion
Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico Metro Manila, Philippines
39-6 (23 KOs) 18-6-3 (6 KOs)
WBC SUPER FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
10 ROUNDS
ANN MARIE “La Guerrera” TORRES ALESIA “The Tigress” GRAF
WBC Female Super Flyweight Champion WIBF & GBU Super Flyweight Champion
Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
21-3-2, 13 KOs 24-1 (9 KOs)

Plus other exciting fights pending time availability…..

(all fights and fighters subject to change)

WHAT: “Mexican Fiesta” PPV

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 – 9 PM/ET, 6 PM/PT

WHERE: Mexico City, Mexico

PROMOTER: Grupo Empresarial Matiz

PAY-PER-VIEW INFORMATION: Distributed in the United States by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 9 PM/ET – 6 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view for a suggested retail price of only $29.95.

PAY-PER-VIEW ANNOUNCERS: World Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Col. Bob Sheridan (blow-by-blow) and former NFL player and veteran boxing announcer Benny Ricardo (color analyst).

INFORMATION: www.integratedsportsnet.com

Integrated Sports Media: North America’s leading distributor of International Pay-Per-View and Closed Circuit sports events has presented World Championship and world-class boxing matches featuring Erik Morales, Vitali Klitschko, Ricky Hatton, Cristian Mijares, Evander Holyfield, Roy Jones, Jr., Tomasz Adamek, Ivan Calderon, Rocky Martinez, Nicolai Valuev, Amir Khan, Marco Antonio Barrera, Arthur Abraham, David Haye, John Ruiz, Wilfredo Vasquez, Jr. and Ruslan Chagaev. In addition, Integrated Sports Media distributed numerous International soccer matches showcasing teams like Real Madrid, Club America of Mexico and the National Teams of Argentina, Honduras, El Salvador and the USA, as well as World Championship and world-class mixed martial arts shows featuring Fedor Emelianenko, Tim Sylvia, Bobby Lashley, Bob Sapp, Jeff Monson, and Roy Nelson. For more information on upcoming Integrated Sports events visit www.integratedsportsnet.com .

Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito two day Dallas excursion is captured by Top Rank’s Chris Farina starting with a visit to a Dallas Cowboys pre season game that was followed up by the press conference to announced their November 13 fight

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If having some of the best most hyped fights on Saturday, Sept 11 at Wild Bill’s Fight Night wasn’t enough, Nate Diaz will also be in attendance for a special meet and greet and private dinner before the fights!

Nate Diaz is coming off a war against Marcus Davis which earned him Fight of the Night honors last week on PPV. He’ll be at Wild Bill’s Fight Night on Saturday, Sept 11 to host Feast With the Beast “Dinner with Nate Diaz”.

Feast With the Beast with Nate Diaz is limited to only the first 50 people. For only $100 you can have all you can eat Hooters wings with Nate Diaz at Wild Bill’s from 7 pm – 8:30 and soft drinks, get a ringside ticket for the fights that night, a Wild Bill’s Fight Night tshirt and get photos with Nate and anything you’d like signed by him. To signup, CLICK HERE .

The main event of the night features an extremely competitive fight between Atlanta’s Tex Johnson (Alpha/Knuckle Up, 7-3) and North Carolina’s Roger Carroll (Team Superior, 7-5). Both fighters have fought in Atlanta for years against the toughest competition and now it’s time for both to fight each other at 185 lbs.

Roger said about Tex, “I feel that my biggest threat to Tex is that I am a well-rounded fighter. I can wrestle, punch, utilize elbows and I have a ground game, so I bring the whole package. I see the fight ending explosively with a KO and my hand being raised. Unfortunately, Tex has the cooler haircut and the ladies probably think he is better looking.”

The co-main event between Sonny South (X3 Sports and In The Ring) and Jonny Buck (Team Husky) has received much attention as both fighters not only dislike each other, they simply hate each other! The two fought each other at Wild Bill’s more than a year ago with Buck stopping South in the second round. South says he came into that fight sick and says Buck landed several illegal elbows to the back of the head that the referee missed. Buck has said he plans on damaging South much more in this fight than he did the last one.

Sonny South will be featured on Rock 100.5’s The Regular Guys on Wednesday morning at 8:30 am to play Bitch Slap Trivia with Southside Steve.

In what could be an all out war, Clint Hester of X3 Sports has sent every fighter he’s beaten either to the hospital or to get stitches afterwards. He looks to continue that streak as he faces Tony Sousa from American Top Team Saturday night.

In other pro fights, Marietta fighters Andrew Higgins of Fusion MMA and Scott Farhat of Striker Fight Center both come with similar records as Higgins is 2-2 and Farhat is 2-1.

And in another local pro MMA matchup, X3 Sports’ Steve Hall makes his pro MMA debut against MOAB Fighting Concepts’ standout Mark Inge.

For fight tickets CLICK HERE for ticketmaster or call the Fight Hotline at 678-TKO-0115 or visit the promoters’ websites at Full Throttle Entertainment or Undisputed Productions .

Full lineup for Saturday, Sept 11 Wild Bill’s Fight Night is below. All the fights are MMA fights:

***Tex Johnson (Alpha / Knuckle Up) vs Roger Carroll (Team Superior): 187 lbs
***Sonny South (X3 Sports / In The Ring) vs Johnny Buck (Team Husky): 187 lbs
***Steve Hall (X3 Sports) vs Mark Inge (MOAB Fighting Concepts): 187 lbs
***Clint Hester (X3 Sports) vs Tony Sousa (American Top Team): 185 lbs
***Andrew Higgins (Fusion MMA) vs Scott Farhat (Striker Fight Center): 137 lbs
***Jabril Muhammed (Iron Clutch Fitness) vs Gabe Leatherman (Legacy Fight Club): 180 lbs
***Mike Poling (Highland Fight Systems) vs TJ Harris (Full Throttle Fitness): 140 lbs
***Kenyon Wilson (X3 Sports) vs Joe Moorehead (Full Throttle Fitness): 157 lbs
***Mike Castillo (American Top Team) vs Demarques Jackson (X3 Sports): 172 lbs
***Brad Cole (Legacy Fight Club) vs Napoleon Etienne (Rodriguez MMA): 163 lbs
***Dillan Bates (Legacy Fight Club) vs Pedro Gaime (Rodriguez MMA): 138 lbs
***Vick Muntyan (Absoloot Boxing) vs Charles Lyons (Thunderhouse MMA): 180 lbs

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Roman Gonzalez – 109 libras vs. Jesus Limones – 108.5 libras

Jose Alfaro – 141 libras vs. Joel Juárez – 140 libras

Moisés Solis – 139 libras vs. Felipe Gonzalez – 147 libras – DICHA PELEA NO VA

Álvaro Perez – 123 libras vs. Bismark Alfaro – 122 libras

Walter Castillo – 140.5 libras vs. Carlos Mairena – 140 libras

Carlos Manzanares – 106 libras vs. Alcides Casco – 104 libras

Camilo Mendoza – 104 libras vs. Jose Aguilar – 106 libras

Arnoldo Solano – 109 libras vrs. Oscar Lopez – 109 libras

Jean Sampson – 119 libras vrs. Marlon Bendana – 119 libras

Dan Rafael of espn.com is reporting that former Jr. Welterweight and Welterweight champion Zab Judah may fight undefeated Argentinian Lucas Matthysse on November6 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

“HBO likes the match,” Said Richard Schaefer. “So we are trying to work it out.”

Said Main Events chief Kathy Duva, “We are trying very hard to make it happen, but Zab is definitely interested. I’m all for it, but it’s a complicated thing to do. But I think if it’s going to happen, we’ll have it worked out in the next couple of days.”

Schaefer said former featherweight and junior lightweight titlist Robert Guerrero is slated for the televised co-feature. Schaefer said he could challenge lightweight titlist Miguel Vazquez.

“We’ve discussed that fight and HBO is interested. We’re talking to the Vazquez camp,” Schaefer said.

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HOBOKEN, N.J. (Sept. 1, 2010) – Scotsman Willie “Hands of Steel” Limond, WBU Lightweight Champion, will be a plaid matador to Mexican bull — 5-time world champion in three different weight classes, Erik “Terrible” Morales — in their September 11 showdown that headlines the “Mexican Fiesta” Pay-Per-View show live from Mexico City.

“”I know this is going to be a hard fight,” Limond said, “but I’m hoping to take the bull by the horns and put on a great performance for the fans in Mexico, USA and my Scottish fans back home.”

Limond (33-2, 8 KOs) will be fighting for the first time outside of the United Kingdom against living legend Morales (49-6, 34 KOs), rated No. 2 by the World Boxing Council, in an outdoor bull ring, Plazo de Toros, which is being set-up to seat 54,000 for “Mexican Fiesta.” Morales, who is the last to defeat the great Manny Pacquiao, will be shooting for his 50th career win in the 12-round main event.

“Fighting Morales anywhere is a hard fight but to fight him on Mexican Independence Day makes it even harder,” Limond noted. “The man is one of my heroes. It will be an honor to share the ring with him and I’m hoping I can spoil the party.

“He has tons of experience, more knockouts than I have fights, and he is still a very dangerous fighter. If I were to win this fight it would be the highlight of my career and I think it could open major doors for big fights.”

“Mexican Fiesta,” presented by Grupo Empresarial Matiz, is being distributed in the United States by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 9 PM/ET – 6 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view for a suggested retail price of only $29.95.

Limond nearly had his breakthrough fight in 2007, when he floored Olympic silver medallist Amir Khan, but Willie was unable to continue the fight after eight rounds, in which Khan took Limond’s British Empire belt. Limond has won his last five fights since losing to Khan.

“I have quite a fan-base in Scotland,” he added, “so a victory would be a massive thing for the Scots. I think it would go down in Scottish history as a great win for a Scottish fighter.”

Former WBC Light Flyweight Champion Edgar Sosa (39-6, 23 KOs) challenges WBC International Flyweight Champion Ryan Bito (18-6-3, 6 KOs), representing the Philapines, in the 12-round co-feature on the “Mexican Fiesta” PPV card..

In a female super flyweight battle of champions, WBC titlist Ann Marie “La Guerrera” Torres (21-3-2, 13 KOs), of Mexico, defends her belt against WIBF and GBU champion Alesia “The Tigress” Graf (25-1, 9 KOs), of Germany, in a 10-round title bout.

Other exciting bouts will be shown, pending time availability, on the “Mexican Fiesta” PPV show.

For more information about the Morales-Limond PPV event go to www.integratedsportsnet.com.

Integrated Sports Media: North America’s leading distributor of International Pay-Per-View and Closed Circuit sports events has presented World Championship and world-class boxing matches featuring Erik Morales, Vitali Klitschko, Ricky Hatton, Cristian Mijares, Evander Holyfield, Roy Jones, Jr., Tomasz Adamek, Ivan Calderon, Rocky Martinez, Nicolai Valuev, Amir Khan, Marco Antonio Barrera, Arthur Abraham, David Haye, John Ruiz, Wilfredo Vasquez, Jr. and Ruslan Chagaev. In addition, Integrated Sports Media distributed numerous International soccer matches showcasing teams like Real Madrid, Club America of Mexico and the National Teams of Argentina, Honduras, El Salvador and the USA, as well as World Championship and world-class mixed martial arts shows featuring Fedor Emelianenko, Tim Sylvia, Bobby Lashley, Bob Sapp, Jeff Monson, and Roy Nelson. For more information on upcoming Integrated Sports events visit www.integratedsportsnet.com.

He’s undefeated, hungry, and a young professional athlete with talent and today Fresno native and bantamweight prospect Michael Ruiz Jr. signed with Goossen Tutor Promotions.

Ruiz (5-0, 2 KOs), who made his pro-debut on a Goossen Tutor fight card at Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino earlier this year, has an impressive amateur background, most recently having earned a Silver medal at the 2009 National Golden Gloves and a Bronze medal in the U.S. Men’s Open National Championship.

”I have laid a solid foundation for my professional career by putting in my time as an amateur and have made the transition into a pro fighter. Now that I made that move, I felt it was necessary to take the next step by signing with a top promotional company. I believe as dedicated as I am to my career and with Dan Goossen’s “know how” they will lead me to title contention. I know it’s early in my professional career but anybody who is successful has a goal from the get-go and that is my goal.”

Added Dan Goossen, “I’ve seen Michael fight and I like his style. He’s a promising young fighter willing to fight his way to the top with an aggressive, entertaining style.”

Ruiz is scheduled to fight at Tachi Palace in Lemoore, a few short miles from his hometown of Fresno on October 7th.

About Goossen Tutor Promotions

After more than a quarter-century Goossen Tutor Promotions is universally recognized as one of the preeminent companies in the sports world and continues to achieve success developing young fighters into world-class stars. Dan Goossen heads Goossen Tutor Promotions with his partner and childhood friend, construction mogul Ron Tutor.

In the decades of the 1980s and 1990s, Goossen operated Ten Goose Boxing, named after Dan and his nine siblings. Ten Goose quickly became a mainstay in the Southern California boxing scene developing future stars who went on to become well-known and respected World Champions. Most notable of these were Michael Nunn, Terry Norris and Gabriel and Rafael Ruelas.

Goossen also discovered and managed the career of bouncer-turned-actor Mr. T in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s.

Through the years prior to Goossen Tutor Promotions, Goossen promoted the likes of Bernard Hopkins, 1996 Olympic Gold medalist and World Champion David Reid, and in 1998, Goossen signed the then biggest act in show business, “Iron” Mike Tyson to a 5-fight deal.

The list of fighters promoted by Goossen Tutor has included James Toney, Vernon Forrest, Wayne McCullough, Robert Guerrero, and the consensus best boxer in the world, “Pretty Boy” Floyd Mayweather. Goossen Tutor also promotes 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist and WBA World Champion, Andre “SOG” Ward; 2-time World Champion and “The Most Feared Fighter in the World” Paul “The Punisher” Williams; WBA Light Heavyweight World Champion Beibut Shumenov, Heavyweight contenders Cristobal Arreola, Eddie Chambers and Tony Thompson; along with fast rising stars in 2008 U.S. Olympians Shawn Estrada and Javier Molina; lightweight World contender John Molina, undefeated Mike Dallas, Jr. and Featherweight World contender Rico Ramos.

Building fighters from the ground up to signing and promoting World Champions, Goossen Tutor Promotions has proven through the years they make superstars of their fighters in an honorable and rewarding relationship for them — a fact no one will equal in the promotional business.

Photo by Michael Ruiz Sr.

Superstar Manny Pacquiao and three-time world champion Antonio Margarito pose during a press conference in New York for their national press tour Wednesday. Pacquiao and Margarito will do battle, November 13 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington,Texas. Pacquiao vs Margarito is promoted by Top Rank in association with MP Promotions and Cowboys Stadium. This telecast will be available live on HBO Pay Per View.

Photos by Chris Farina / Top Rank

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JASON BOOTH reckons he knows what it is like to be whacked by Steve Molitor
even though he has never faced him.

Booth (35-5) faces the toughest test of his career when he challenges for
Molitor¹s (32-1) IBF world super-bantamweight title at Houghton-le-Spring¹s
Rainton Meadows Arena on Saturday September 11.

The Nottingham boxer got a close up of the slick Canadian, when Molitor
outpointed his younger brother, Nicky in a Commonwealth bantamweight title
fight almost eight years go.

Jason, 32, said: ³It was tough to see my brother lose to Molitor. I used to
get so wrapped up in Nicky’s fights it was like I was in there taking
punches.

³Back then Molitor was unbeaten, but unknown despite his amateur pedigree
and most people reckoned Nicky would win.

³Although Nicky did well, Molitor¹s qualities were obvious and it is no
shock to me what he has achieved since then. He is a credit to boxing.

³I have done some daft things in life, but I am no fool when it comes to
spotting top boxers and Molitor is better than anybody I have faced.²

In the chief supporting bout to, British featherweight champion Martin
Lindsay (16-0) boxes a non-title eight rounder Kenyan southpaw David Kiilu
(33-10-2)

Local stars in action include Jon Lewis Dickinson (8-1), Travis Dickinson
(6-0), Trevor Crewe (2-2), Gary Fox (2-0), Kirk Goodings (4-0), Martin Ward
(8-0), George Watson (8-1-2), and debutant Glen Foot.

Tickets for the massive night of action are available from 0871 226 1508,
0191 564 0202 or www.frankmaloney.com. VIP Ringside are £95 with the rest a
bargain £35. Get yours in advance for a show that looks certain to sell out.

According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, WBC/Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight champion Jean Pascal will take on former Middleweight and Light Heavyweight king Bernard Hopkins on December 18th in Quebec City, Canada

“We agreed on everything,” Hopkins said. “There is no issue. There is no problem with my side or Pascal’s side. The contracts have been drafted. It’s a done deal. All I gotta do is sign.”

Hopkins said he is reviewing the contract, but “I’ll probably sign it before Friday because the [Labor Day] holiday is coming up and I’m going away for a few days.”

Said Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer, Hopkins’ promoter, “The fact is that both sides have agreed to the terms. Now we have to get it signed, but I don’t anticipate any problems.

“Both fighters really wanted the fight. If you have two fighters who really want to fight each other then I think the promoters just have to cross the T’s and dot the I’s. I am excited to work with [Pascal promoter] Yvon Michel. I’m really looking forward to it.”

“It’s a big fight for Pascal and a big fight in Quebec,” Said Don Majeski who is the agent for Pascal. “Hopkins is one of the biggest stars in boxing and those are the kind of fights Pascal wants.”

“It could be live on Showtime. We’re having discussions,” Schaefer said. “Or it could be pay-per-view.”

“It’s a crossroads fight. It doesn’t get more crossroads than this one,” Schaefer said. “You have the young guy coming off the biggest win of his career and he’s at an all-time high. Can he beat another star like he did with Dawson? Then you have Hopkins, the experienced veteran wanting to again turn back the clock. Can he do it again and beat an emerging star like he’s done before? It’s a fascinating fight.”

Hopkins, who made a record 20 middleweight title defenses, won the lineal light heavyweight title against Tarver and lost it on a split decision to Joe Calzaghe in 2008. Regaining it is important to Hopkins.

“I need it around my waist,” Hopkins said. “This fight will prove to the world that I am not done.

“I hold no malice or bad feelings to those who are concerned about me, but I’ve always been a son of a bitch when it comes to rising up to the occasion. This for me is the type of fight where I have to top what I’ve done before. I want to keep giving them something where they can’t understand how I’m doing it.”

“I was going through my memory and I had a conversation with [trainer] Naazim [Richardson] and we got stuck on just [two] guys,” Hopkins said of heavyweight George Foreman and light heavyweight Archie Moore.

“It’s a very short list of the guys who’ve done that, so that’s one of my motivations,” Hopkins said. “To make that happen and to add it on top of all the other unusual things I have done in my career, it’s very motivating to me.”

“I have no problem going to Canada,” he said. “I suggested we go to Canada based on the fans that Pascal has up there. And the Canadians have been making a lot of noise lately with [super middleweight titlist Lucian] Bute and Pascal.”

Hopkins, of Philadelphia, has not fought outside the United States since 1994, when he received a draw against hometown fighter Segundo Mercado in a vacant middleweight title bout in Quito, Ecuador.

“I’d rather be fighting in Canada than Ecuador,” Hopkins said.

Superstar Manny Pacquiao and three-time world champion Antonio Margarito pose during the press conference to kick off their national press tour with stops in New York and Dallas. Pacquiao and Margarito will do battle, November 13 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington,Texas. Pacquiao vs Margarito is promoted by Top Rank in association with MP Promotions and Cowboys Stadium. This telecast will be available live on HBO Pay Per View.

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TONY JEFFRIES has split with trainer Bobby Rimmer after 18 months together.

The Olympic bronze medallist (7-0-1) is being trained by Sean Casey for his
next fight at Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton-le-Spring on Saturday 11th
September.

After the Sunderland boxer¹s next fight, a major announcement will be made
regarding a new full-time trainer.

OJaffa¹s¹ promoter said: ³The split is no reflection on the job Bobby has
done with Tony since they teamed-up.

³I rate Bobby highly and I hope to continue our good working relationship.

³He already trains British light-middleweight title contender, Brian Rose
who I co-promote, and hopefully there will be other fighters with can work
together with.

³Everyone involved with Tony¹s career would like to thank Bobby for all the
sacrifices he has made for Tony.²

Maloney indicated that Jeffries¹s long-term future could lay with an
American trainer.

He added: ³When Tony was in America on holiday I arranged for him to meet
with some well known trainers I have personal knowledge of.

³He enjoyed meeting them, but I have to emphasise no decision has been taken
yet. It will be made immediately after the next contest.

³I am sure Sean will make sure that Tony is well prepared for next week¹s
test.²

Jeffries¹s opponent will be named in the next 48 hours.

The Houghton-le-Spring bill is topped by Jason Booth (35-5) who challenges
for Canadian Steve Molitor¹s (32-1) IBF world super-bantamweight
championship.

In the chief supporting bout to, British featherweight champion Martin
Lindsay (16-0) boxes a non-title bout.

Local stars in action include Jon Lewis Dickinson (8-1), Travis Dickinson
(6-0), Trevor Crewe (2-2), Gary Fox (2-0), Kirk Goodings (4-0), Martin Ward
(8-0), George Watson (8-1-2), and debutant Glen Foot.

Tickets for the massive night of action are available from 0871 226 1508,
0191 564 0202 or www.frankmaloney.com. VIP Ringside are £95 with the rest a
bargain £35. Get yours in advance for a show that looks certain to sell out.

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MARTIN LINDSAY has his eye on two fights in the next few days, but will only
be landing his bombs in one of them.

The British featherweight champion (16-0) faces Kenyan southpaw David Kiilu
(33-10-2) in a non-title eight rounder at Rainton Meadows Arena,
Houghton-le-Spring on Saturday 11th September.

He also has one eye on this Saturday¹s Commonwealth championship clash
between John Simpson and Stephen Smith ­ where the winner will become his
mandatory challenger.

Lindsay, 28, said: ³Simpson v Smith is a very hard fight to call, but I
couldn¹t care less which one I defend my British title against.

³I just hope there is someone who has the bottle to share a ring with me for
my British crown.

³Kiilu looks a good opponent and has more experience than anybody I have
ever faced and even won a title at lightweight.²

Promoter Frank Maloney added: ³It is such a headache getting Martin matched
up because nobody wants to face him.

³Ideally, I would have liked next week¹s bout to be a British title defence
but nobody wanted to know, although I am sure Simpson or Smith will be
keen.²

Lindsay won the British title when he last boxed in March with a convincing
points win over Jamie Arthur.

The Houghton-le-Spring bill is topped by Jason Booth (35-5) who challenges
for Canadian Steve Molitor¹s (32-1) IBF world super-bantamweight
championship.

Local stars in action include Olympic bronze medallist Tony Jeffries
(7-0-1), Jon Lewis Dickinson (8-1), Travis Dickinson (6-0), Trevor Crewe
(2-2), Gary Fox (2-0), Kirk Goodings (4-0), Martin Ward (8-0), George Watson
(8-1-2), and debutant Glen Foot.

Tickets for the massive night of action are available from 0871 226 1508,
0191 564 0202 or www.frankmaloney.com. VIP Ringside are £95 with the rest a
bargain £35. Get yours in advance for a show that looks certain to sell out.

Superstar Manny Pacquiao arrives in Los Angeles Monday night for his big Tuesday press conference in Beverly Hills,Ca. On November 13, at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington,Texas, Pacquiao takes on three-time world champion Antonio Margarito. Pacquiao vs Margarito is promoted by Top Rank in association with MP Promotions and Cowboys Stadium. The Pacquiao vs Margarito telecast will be available live on HBO Pay Per View

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According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, former Light Heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver will make his first appearance as a Heavyweight when he takes on Nagy Aguilera on October 15th in either Memphis or California in a bout that will be broadcasted on Showtime.

“I won’t be the biggest heavyweight. I won’t be the strongest guy, but I think I’ll be the quickest and most elusive and the best counter puncher the heavyweight division has seen in a long time,” Tarver said. “I want to see if I can hit these big boys and put a dent in them. It remains to be seen, but if I can put a dent in these big boys, I’ll be the next heavyweight champion.

“I think I have so much more to give to the game. People are dying for a guy in the heavyweight division who has a face and a name and has some credibility. That’s what I bring to the table. You look at the American landscape and we don’t have anything out there. So I will give it a try until they beat me. I look at it like I am undefeated at heavyweight. And I am not fighting a dead man. Aguilera is a credible guy and I will see where I stand right off the bat.”

The bout is slated to headline a special edition of Showtime’s “ShoBox: The New Generation” series. Tarver (27-6, 19 KOs) has been working as a ringside commentator on the series.

“Maybe I’ll fight and commentate at the same time and pick up two checks,” Tarver joked.

“I think I stayed too long in that division,” said Tarver, who is best known for defeating Roy Jones Jr. in two of their three fights, including a shocking second-round knockout in their 2004 rematch. “I outgrew that division a long time ago. I was 28 coming out of the amateurs. I fought at 178 and, as a pro, I had to lose three more pounds. It was tough. I did it for a long time and I don’t have any regrets. But my last performances show I wasn’t as strong as I was in the past, and Dawson was 14 years younger than me. That had a lot to do with it. I wasn’t able to be as strong as I should have been in a fight.”

“I feel good right now. My goal is to be very strong and solid at the weight,” said Tarver, whose promotional company AT Entertainment will promote the bout. “I’ll look better with the weight on me. I won’t look frail and drawn and skinny.”

“Aguilera is a bona fide heavyweight and did real well going the distance against Maurice Harris,” Tarver said. “We’ll see if we can best that and step up to the plate with the big boys. This is a great opportunity for him to fight a name guy after just losing a competitive fight. I’m not picking no dead man to fight. Aguilera can hit, so I’m testing myself. I’ll have to get used to the big guys punching me — if they can land one. I am looking to fight those big guys and prove I am worthy of the heavyweight championship.”

This Saturdays pay per view clash between Ivan Calderon 34 (KO 6) -0-1 and Giovanni Segura 24 (KO 20) -1-0 for the unification of the WBO and WBA 108lb belt is of special significance to WBA 105 lb champion Roman Chocolatito Gonzalez 25 (KO 21) -0.

In recent months Gonzalez has been very vocal in his desire to fight Calderon after a verbal altercation in Managua earlier this year.

“Although I would love to shut Calderons mouth; it really doesn’t matter who wins. They are fighting for a WBA title so there is no way the winner can avoid me now without vacating the title”.
Gonzalez is making a long overdue return to the ring in the 108lb division next Friday against Mexican Jesus Limones 16(9)-1-1 in Managua.

Gonzalez has not fought since the January 30th demolishing of Ivan Chicken Meneses in Mexico in four rounds.

The fight is a non title 10 round tune up for the 4th defense of his 105lb crown in Japan later this year.
“The issues that have kept me out of the ring are a thing of the past”. Gonzalez says “I am ready to take my career to the next level and Segura and Calderon are in my way”.

Program Lineup Through Friday September 3
Date Sport Event Price
Fri Aug 27 7:00PM ET Boxing The Big Rock Out 3 $9.99 More info
Fri Aug 27 8:30PM ET MMA Ring of Fire Presents Summer Brawl $9.95 More info
Sat Aug 28 6:00PM ET Boxing Gleason’s Gym – Amateurs $FREE! More info
Sat Aug 28 8:00PM ET Boxing Spartan Fight Promotions – Battle #1 $4.99 More info

Boxing
The Big Rock Out 3
Fri Aug 27 7:00PM ET
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ATLANTA, GA. The Big Rock Out professional boxing series and rock concert will be held on Friday, August 27th, 2010 at the Westin Peachtree Plaza. This event will feature eight bouts, including the main event featuring former WBC Lightweight Champion Zahir “King” Raheem (30-3) vs Roberto Valenzuela (52-53-2). The Co-Main event will feature Paul “The Truth” Delgado (23-9-1) vs Chad Greenleaf (12-15-1).

GUESTS OF HONOR
Evander Holyfield (Bronze Medal) One and only four-time Heavyweight World Champion breaking Muhammad Ali’s record, three-time cruiser weight World Champion Tyrell Biggs (Gold Medal) the first and only American to win the Super Heavyweight Gold Medal, US National Amateur Champion and top-flight heavyweight contender Virgil Hill (Silver Medal) two- time Cruiserweight and three-time Light Heavyweight World Champion, the most title defenses of any light heavyweight champion in history, WBA comeback fighter of the year Henry Tillman (Gold Medal) Decorated amateur, cruiserweight World Champion 1984 Olympic Boxing Team.

For full fight card and more details about this event, visit GoFightLive.tv or click here

Spartan Fight Promotions – Battle #1
Sat Aug 28 8:00PM ET
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (August 2, 2010) – On Saturday night, August 28th, Spartan Fight Promotions will present Battle I at the beautiful Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City with a terrific main event that will pit Heavyweight contender Chazz “The Gentleman” Witherspoon battling rough veteran Livin Castillo in a tough heavyweight bout scheduled for ten rounds.

Also featured are undefeated fighters, Qa’id Muhammad (Super Flyweight), Joel De La Paz (Super Middleweight), Lavarn Harvell (Light Heavyweight) and Eugene Soto (Middleweight).

For full fight card and more details about this event, visit GoFightLive.tv or click here

Gleason’s Gym – Amateurs
Sat Aug 28 6:00PM ET
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Gleason’s Gym continues the monthly boxing series, Saturday, August 28th at 6:00 PM.

The jam packed card will have Junior, Senior and Master boxers competing. The weigh in begins at 4:00 PM.

New York’s number one matchmaker, Angela Querol made the matches.

This event is sanctioned by USABoxingMetro

The admission price is $20.00.

Gym members and registered amateurs with their books in hand pay $15.00

(only children under 5 are no charge)

Mark your calendar!

Saturday, September 11th at BB King Blues Club and Grill

The British National team will box a New York All Star team.

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Please help.

Atlantic City, NJ–Undefeated super middleweight Dennis “The Assassin” Hasson and fellow-Philadelphian Tommie “Big Poppa” Speller meet in the scheduled eight-round semifinal on Saturday evening, Sept. 25, in the Grand Ballroom at Bally’s Atlantic City.

The scheduled 12-round main event features Teon Kennedy, of Philadelphia, against Alex Becerra, of El Paso, TX, for the vacant North American Boxing Association (NABA) super bantamweight title. First of seven bouts begins at 7.30 p.m.

The card will be televised by www.gofightlive.tv.

Hasson, 26, of the Kensington section of Philadelphia, is 10-0, 3 K0s, since turning pro in 2008. In his last fight July 30 at the South Philly Arena, Hasson ended an eight-month layoff by scoring a six-round decision over Alberto Mercedes, of Milwaukee, WI.

As an amateur, Hasson compiled a 94-16 record and earned a silver medal in the 2006 US National Amateur Championships.

Boxing runs in Hasson’s blood. Hall-of-Fame light-heavyweight champion Tommy Loughran, also of Philadelphia, was his maternal grand uncle. In addition, Hasson was born on Tusculum Street, where Rocky Balboa lived in the movie.

Speller, 32, of West Philadelphia, is a tough customer who just came off a hard eight-round points loss to unbeaten Dion Savage on May 1 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

The only foe common to both men is Dave Cook, of Butler, PA. Speller beat Cook by decision earlier this year while Hasson stopped Cook in four rounds in 2008.

Tickets priced at $50 and $75 are on sale at the offices of Peltz Boxing Promotions (215-765-0922) and also can be purchased online at www.peltzboxing.com.

Kaufman to Defend STRIKEFORCE Women’s Belt Against Coenen

Live on SHOWTIME® at 10 p.m. ET/PT; Ticket Pre-Sale Begins Today

SAN JOSE, Calif. (Aug. 25, 2010) – A grudge rematch that fans, media, and the confident fighters themselves have been clamoring for since the first fight ended in bloody controversy nearly three years ago, will take place on Saturday, October 9, when KJ Noons (9-1), fresh off a knockout victory last Saturday, challenges STRIKEFORCE World Welterweight (170 pounds) Champion Nick Diaz (22-7, 1 NC) in the main event at HP Pavilion here, live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).

In the co-feature, undefeated STRIKEFORCE Women’s Welterweight World Champion Sarah Kaufman (12-0) will make the second defense of her 135-pound title against No. 1 contender and Dutch superstar Marloes Coenen (17-4).

Another featured fight will pit an emerging star from the STRIKEFORCE Challengers series, up-and-coming Luke Rockhold (7-1), against the vastly more experienced, 2000 Olympic Games wrestling silver medalist, Matt “The Law” Lindland (22-7), in a middleweight (185 pounds) contest.

Tickets go on sale to the general public this Saturday, Aug. 28, at 10 a.m. PT online at Ticketmaster.com , at HP Pavilion ticket office, or by phone at (800) 745-3000.

A special presale opportunity for “STRIKEFORCE Insider” e-newsletter subscribers begins today, Wednesday, Aug. 25 at 10 a.m. PT. Sign up to become a “STRIKEFORCE Insider” at http://www.strikeforce.com/insider.html.

Diaz has not lost a fight since he first faced Noons, losing via disputed first-round TKO on Nov. 7, 2007. Diaz has been devastating in recent outings notching seven in a row. The talented, outspoken, no-nonsense brawler also boasts a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt.

The always-dangerous Noons is an aggressive and prolific striker who has won his last six fights, including the thrilling slugfest against Diaz that ended when the cageside physician halted the proceedings due to excessive cuts around Diaz’ eyes.

Since that fight, there has been no love lost between the pair of brash fighters. Seven months after their first fight, on June 14, 2008, the fighters and their camp members nearly came to blows in the cage after the fighters registered victories in separate bouts.

“Nick has no class, he’s a bum, a piece of (expletive) and he and his team disrespected my family and I with their gestures and trash talk and tried to upstage my fight,” said Noons after the near-fracas.

Offered Diaz: “I’m sorry about what happened in the cage afterward, but I didn’t start it. His guys were talking (expletive) to us.”

Diaz is coming off a first-round submission (armbar) over fellow superstar Hayato “Mach” Sakurai last May 29 at DREAM 14 in Japan. The six-foot, 27-year-old Diaz won the STRIKEFORCE title with a convincing first-round TKO (punches) over Marius “The Whitemare” Zaromskis on Jan. 30, 2010.

The 5-foot-11, 27-year-old Noons, who was born and raised in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, registered a spectacular, crowd-pleasing second-round knockout over Jorge Gurgel during last Saturday’s STRIKEFORCE: Houston, live on SHOWTIME.

Kaufman, a former ballet dancer, retained her belt for the first time with an explosive third-round body slam KO over Roxanne Modafferi at STRIKEFORCE Challengers in Everett, Wash., on July 23.

The personable, hard-hitting, 5-foot-5, 24-year-old Kaufman, of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, has scored knockouts in nine of her 12 victories.

Coenen, 29, will appear before an audience for the first time since suffering a hard-fought third-round TKO loss to Cris Cyborg for the STRIKEFORCE Women’s Middleweight (145 pounds) Championship at STRIKEFORCE: Miami last Jan. 30.

The game and courageous, 5-foot-9 Coenen gave Cyborg one of her toughest fights. A member of Holland’s Team Golden Glory, Coenen has been a mixed martial artist since the age of 14. She will be moving down in weight to challenge for the title.

Rockhold of Santa Cruz, Calif. will bring a six-fight winning streak into what figures to be the toughest assignment of his career. Many feel the 25-year-old is one of STRIKEFORCE’s next great middleweight stars. He has been victorious by submission in all but one of his wins. A member of Team AKA in San Jose, Rockhold won his last start with a first-round TKO (knees to body) over Paul Bradley on Feb. 26, in San Jose.

Lindland of Oregon City, Ore, brought home the silver in Greco-Roman wrestling. He’s fought the best in a 13-year MMAs career, including the famed Fedor Emelianenko. An All-American at the University of Nebraska before turning pro in 1997, Lindland holds victories over Pat Miletich , Jeremy Horn, former UFC welterweight champion Carlos Newton and remains one of only two men to submit Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Travis Lutter .

In his most recent fight, the six-foot-tall Lindland scored a third-round TKO over “King” Kevin Casey on May 21 during a STRIKEFORCE Challengers in Portland, Ore.

About STRIKEFORCE
STRIKEFORCE (www.strikeforce.com ) is a world-class mixed martial arts cage fight promotion which, on Friday, March 10, 2006, made history with its “Shamrock vs. Gracie” event, the first sanctioned mixed martial arts fight card in California state history. The star-studded extravaganza, which pitted legendary champion Frank Shamrock against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Cesar Gracie at San Jose’s HP Pavilion, played host to a sold-out, record crowd of 18,265. Since 1995, STRIKEFORCE, sanctioned by ISKA, has been the exclusive provider of martial arts programming for ESPN and, after 12 years of success as a leading, world championship kickboxing promotion, the company unveiled its mixed martial arts (MMA) series with “Shamrock vs. Gracie.” In May 2008, West Coast Productions, the parent company of STRIKEFORCE, partnered with Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment (SVS&E), an entity created in 2000 to oversee all business operation aspects of the San Jose Sharks and HP Pavilion at San Jose. In March 2009, STRIKEFORCE signed a multi-year agreement with SHOWTIME® to stage live events on the premium cable television network. The promotion has since also produced two live, primetime events on the CBS Television Network.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (Aug. 25, 2010) – Team Sauerland regrets to inform the boxing world
that WBC Super Middleweight Champion Mikkel Kessler has been forced to pull out of the Super
Six World Boxing Classic due to an eye injury. His title defence against Allan Green in Herning,
Denmark on September 25 has been cancelled.

“This is the most disappointing moment of my boxing career,” Kessler said. “After defeating Carl
Froch, I was on the way to win the tournament, so pulling out now really hurts. The eye problem has
bothered me since the beginning of the Super Six in my preparation for the bout against Andre
Ward. It also bothered me in the fights against Ward and Froch, and in my training for the fight
against Green it has become unbearable. I have consulted leading experts in Denmark and
Germany and they have advised me to take a break from boxing so that the problem can heal. I
have been assured that it will heal completely and that I will be back in the ring next year. As a fair
sportsman, I do not want to delay the Super Six, which is still the best thing that has happened to
boxing for a long time. I wish my fellow contestants the best of luck – may the best man win. I will be
there to fight the winner in 2011.”

SHOWTIME Sports Executive Vice President Ken Hershman expresses his disappointment for
Kessler but assures the boxing fans around the world that the tournament will go on.

“I commend Mikkel Kessler for his decision,” said Hershman. “He has made a wise choice in light of
his doctors’ recommendations and he is showing tremendous respect for his fellow competitors and
for the tournament format itself.

“We will publicly address how this turn of events affects the tournament in the coming days. I
assure you we will make the best of this scenario. In fact, I have been aware of Mikkel’s situation for
a few days and I have a vision for how we can proceed that will enhance the excitement of the
tournament. First, I must have some internal discussions but mark my words, the drama of the
Super Six will be unrelenting and we will crown a champion in the early part of 2011.”

Promoter Kalle Sauerland said Kessler did “absolutely the right thing.” He stated: “You can recover
from losing in the ring but you cannot recover from losing your health. There is nothing that is of
bigger importance than the boxer´s health. As much as we regret to see Mikkel pulling out, he was
left with no other choice. He should take all the time in the world to recover. He can take comfort in
the fact that he looked reborn in his last bout. Once he is recovered, he will continue where he left
off. The Viking Warrior will be back.”

Added Team Sauerland General Manager Chris Meyer. “We are saddened to see Mikkel pulling out
but his health is more important than anything he could win inside the ring. The WBC will probably
make him “champion emeritus” so that he can fight against the reigning champion once he is ready
to come back.”

Highly-reputed eye specialist Professor Dr. med Gerhard Lang, who is the Director of the Eye
Hospital at Universitätsklinikum Ulm and also served as the 2010 World Ophthalmology Congress
President, examined Kessler and believes a proper rest is all the “Viking Warrior” needs. “Mikkel
said he has been bothered by problems with his vision during the fights against Ward and Froch as
well as in the training in the build-up to these fights. There is a weakness of the superior oblique
muscle of his left eye. To continue boxing, the muscle needs a proper rest, meaning no fighting or
sparring for nine months. After this break, a complete recovery is expected.”

For information on all SHOWTIME Sports telecasts, including exclusive behind-the-scenes video
and photo galleries from its events and complete information on the Super Six World Boxing
Classic, please visit the website at http://www.sports.sho.com

Live on SHOWTIME® at 10 p.m. ET/PT

SAN JOSE, CALIF. (Aug. 23, 2010) – The STRIKEFORCE men’s and women’s Welterweight World Champions Nick Diaz (170 pounds) and Sarah Kaufman (135 pounds) will return to the cage on Saturday, Oct. 9 at HP Pavilion in San Jose, LIVE on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast).

Diaz will face an opponent to be named in the coming week while Kaufman will defend her title against Dutch superstar Marloes Coenen.

Also on the explosive card, emerging star from the Strikeforce Challengers series Luke Rockhold will risk his six-fight win streak against MMA superstar and former Olympic wrestling silver medalist Matt “The Law” Lindland in a featured middleweight (185 pounds) contest.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Saturday, Aug. 28, at 10 a.m. PT online at Ticketmaster.com, at HP Pavilion ticket office, or by phone at (800) 745-3000.

A special presale opportunity for “STRIKEFORCE Insider” e-newsletter subscribers begins this Wednesday, Aug. 25 at 10 a.m. PT. A special presale code will be sent out to all “STRIKEFORCE Insiders” tomorrow/Tuesday, August 24. Sign up to become a “STRIKEFORCE Insider” at http://www.strikeforce.com/insider.html.

The 27-year-old Diaz (22-7), a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and native of Stockton, Calif., has won seven consecutive fights since his last loss in 2007. He is coming off a first round submission victory (armbar) over fellow superstar Hayato “Mach” Sakurai on May 29 at DREAM 14 in Japan. Prior to that, Diaz won the STRIKEFORCE title with a late, third-round TKO (punches) over Marius “The Whitemare” Žaromskis at STRIKEFORCE: Miami last Jan. 30.

The undefeated Kaufman (12-0), a former ballet dancer who hails from British Columbia, Canada, is fresh off the first defense of her title, an explosive third-round body slam KO over Roxanne Modafferi at STRIKEFORCE Challengers in Everett, Wash., on July 23. The 24-year-old Kaufman, who has won nine of her fights by KO, will face Coenen (17-4), a submission specialist and the No. 1 contender to the STRIKEFORCE Women’s Welterweight belt.

The 29-year-old Coenen (17-4) will fight for the first time since a third-round TKO loss to Cris Cyborg for the STRIKEFORCE Women’s Middleweight (145 pounds) Championship at STRIKEFORCE: Miami. Coenen, a member of Holland’s Team Golden Glory and mixed martial artist since the age of 14, will be moving down in weight to challenge at 135 pounds. Kaufman and Coenen have both defeated Modafferi, with Coenen avenging a 2007 loss via first round armbar in her STRIKEFORCE debut on Nov. 7, 2009.

Rockhold (7-1), who could prove to be one of STRIKEFORCE’s next great middleweight superstars, has won six of his seven fights via submission. The 25-year-old member of Team AKA is coming off a first-round TKO (knees to body) over Paul Bradley last Feb. 26 at a STRIKEFORCE Challengers event in San Jose. The impressive win was the first KO victory of the Santa Cruz, Calif., native’s professional career. Prior to that conquest, Rockhold had won five straight fights by way of submission.

Lindland (22-7), who won the silver medal in Olympic Greco Roman Wrestling at the 2000 Olympic Games, scored a third-round TKO victory over “King” Kevin Casey on May 21 at STRIKEFORCE Challengers in his hometown of Portland, Ore. A former UFC star who has been competing professionally in MMA since 1997, Lindland, 40, is also a former All-American wrestler for University of Nebraska and the 1993 NCAA Big Eight conference champion. During his stellar career, Lindland has triumphed over a number of all-time greats including former UFC champions Pat Miletich and Carlos Newton.

About STRIKEFORCE
STRIKEFORCE (www.strikeforce.com) is a world-class mixed martial arts cage fight promotion which, on Friday, March 10, 2006, made history with its “Shamrock vs. Gracie” event, the first sanctioned mixed martial arts fight card in California state history. The star-studded extravaganza, which pitted legendary champion Frank Shamrock against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Cesar Gracie at San Jose’s HP Pavilion, played host to a sold-out, record crowd of 18,265. Since 1995, STRIKEFORCE, sanctioned by ISKA, has been the exclusive provider of martial arts programming for ESPN and, after 12 years of success as a leading, world championship kickboxing promotion, the company unveiled its mixed martial arts (MMA) series with “Shamrock vs. Gracie.” In May 2008, West Coast Productions, the parent company of STRIKEFORCE, partnered with Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment (SVS&E), an entity created in 2000 to oversee all business operation aspects of the San Jose Sharks and HP Pavilion at San Jose. In March 2009, STRIKEFORCE signed a multi-year agreement with SHOWTIME® to stage live events on the premium cable television network. The promotion has since also produced two live, primetime events on the CBS Television Network.

About Showtime Networks Inc.

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