ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY (OCTOBER 22, 2010)—On Friday night November 19th, Spartan Fight Promotions presents a night of championship boxing that is dubbed BATTLE II that will take place from the Harrah’s Resort and Casino in Atlantic City.

In the main event, undefeated Super Middleweight, Farah “The Quiet Storm” Ennis will look to capture his first title as he will take on rugged Victor Lares for the NABF Super Middleweight title that will be scheduled for twelve rounds.

In the co-feature, top American Heavyweight, Chazz “The Gentleman” Witherspoon will take on Mike Sheppard in a fight scheduled for eight rounds.

Ennis has a record of 16-0 with ten knockouts and is coming off a third round stoppage over Reggie Pena on August 28th in Atlantic City as part of SPARTAN FIGHT PROMOTIONS: BATTLE I and is quickly becoming a force in the loaded Super Middleweight division.

He has been one of the most active fighters around as this will be his sixth fight in 2010 and he has stepped the competition with each bout. His previous five bouts have produced knockout victories for Ennis.

The twenty-seven year old has a very diverse style as he has won fights by displaying his terrific boxing ability while in other bouts he has shown awesome knockout power like the aforementioned bouts.

In those bouts, Ennis has stopped Emanuel Gonzalez (9-6) in three rounds, Frankie Santos (17-8-4) in two rounds, Steve Walker (24-24) in one round and Ennis stopped grizzled veteran Demetrius Davis (20-23-5) in three rounds on July 30th in Philadelphia.

The twenty-seven year old Ennis turned pro in February of 2006 by scoring a second round stoppage over Sylvester Golding in Philadelphia.

This will be the first title opportunity for Ennis.

Lares of Corpus Christi, Texas has an impressive mark of 15-4 with four knockouts and is former two time Texas State champion.

Lares went 8-1 in his first nine bouts before winning the Texas state Middleweight championship with a seventh round stoppage over Eddie O’Neal on November 18th, 2004.

After going 2-1 in his next three fights, Lares won the Texas State Super Middleweight championship with an eight round unanimous decision over Fernando Vela on August 10, 2007.

Lares will be looking to redeem himself after faling short in his two biggest fights to date as he lost a close unanimous decision to David Medina (17-2) on April 5, 2008 and Lares was stopped in two rounds two to future world title challenger Daniel Jacobs (12-0) on December 6, 2008 as part of the mega Oscar De La Hoya – Manny Pacquiao undercard in Las Vegas.

In Lares last bout, he scored a second round stoppage over Julio Perez on May 15, 2010 in Kingsville, Texas.

Witherpsoon has a record of 27-2 with nineteen knockouts and is regarded as one of the top American Heavyweights.

Witherspoon, twenty-eight years old of Philadelphia, PA, won his first twenty-three bouts with fifteen knockouts as he defeated the likes of Michael Alexander (11-0); Talmadge Giffis (24-6-3); Jonathan Haggler (18-1); which set up a big showdown with fellow undefeated and rising star Chris Arreola (23-0)

On June 21, 2008 Arreola scored a third round disqualification win in a fight that Witherspoon boxed well but decided “To bring out the Philly in him” and slug with the heavy handed Arreola.

Witherspoon went on to win three consecutive starts which included an eighth round stoppage over Adam “Swamp Donkey” Richards (21-1) on the undercard of the Jermain Taylor – Jeff Lacy battle in Memphis, Tennessee.

In his last bout, Witherspoon took out perennial contender Livin Castillo (16-8) in seven rounds as part of SPARTAN FIGHT PROMOTIONS: BATTLE I on August 28th at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City.

Witherspoon is a graduate of St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia and has a degree in Pharmaceutical Sales and he is very involved in the community as he is a mentor in many youth groups in the tri-state area

Sheppard of Palestine, West Virginia has a record of 15-11-1 with eight knockouts.

He has shared the ring with contenders Clifford Etienne and Joey Abell.

Sheppard won the West Virginia Heavyweight title with a ten round unanimous decision over Clarence Moore on November 21st, 2008.

Sheppard will be looking to break a two fight losing streak as those two fights where contested for titles.

On March 19th, Sheppard dropped a ten round unanimous decision to Chauncey Welliver for the WBC Continental Americas title.

In his last bout, Sheppard lost a debatable majority decision to Nicolai Firtha on August 20th in a bout for the NABA USA title.

Some of the best prospects in the region will be featured on the undercard such as undefeated Light Heavyweight Lavarn “Baby Bowe” Harvell

Harvell of Atlantic City has a record of 6-0 with two knockouts and will see action in a scheduled six round bout.

Joel De La Paz of Atlantic City will risk his undefeated mark which reads 5-0 with four stoppages will take part in a Super Middleweight bout scheduled for four rounds.

The son of the former Heavyweight champion of the world, Isiah Seldon (2-0, 1 KO) will be fight a middleweight bout scheduled for four rounds.

Undefeated Jr. Middleweight Ismael Garcia (1-0) will fight an scheduled four round bout.

Joey Tiberi (1-0, 1 KO) will fight a four round Super Featherweight bout.

Rounding out the card will be undefeated Heavyweight William Miranda (1-0) of Allentown, PA in a four round bout.

Harvell, De La Paz, Seldon, Garcia, Tiberi and Miarnda’s opponent will be names shortly.

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Julio Cesar Miranda retained the WBO Flyweight championship with an explosive second round stoppage over Michael Arango in Monterrey, Mexico.

Miranda rocked Arango with a hard right hand that he quickly followed up with three crushing lefts that forced the referee Russell Mora to stop the bout at 1:30 of round two.

Miranda of Monterrey, Mexico is now 34-5-1 with twenty-seven knockouts. Arango is 31-10-3.

Michael Rosales scored a fourth round stoppage over Octavio Castro in a scheduled ten round Jr. Middleweight bout.

Rosales dominated the bout over the first three round until he landed a series of unanswered blows that forced referee Sergio Hernandez to stop the bout at 1:40 of round four.

Rosales, 154 1/2 lbs is now 30-3 with twenty-five knockouts. Castro, 155 lbs is now 14-6-1.

Good looking Featherweight prospect Roberto Marroquin remained undefeated with a six round unanimous decision over Rafael Cerrillo.

All scores read 60-54 for Marroquin, 126 lbs of San Antonio, TX and is now 16-0. Cerrillo, 126 lbs is now 4-5

Rodrigo Garcia remained undefeated by scoring a four round unanimous decision over Yosmani Abreu in a Welterweight bout.

Scores were 40-36; 40-36 and 39-37 for Garcia of Santa Ana, CA and is now 8-0. Abreu of La Habana, Cuba is now 1-2.

Michael Bisping scored a three round unanimous decision over Yoshihiro Akiyama in a Middleweight bout to headline UFC 120 at the O2 Arena in London, England.

Bisping scored the harder punches after being hurt seconds into the fight. Bisping had a high workrate for which Akiyama had no answer for.

All three judges scored 30-27 in favor of Bisping, 185 lbs of Nottingham, England and is now 21-3. Akiyama, 185 lbs of Osaka, Japan is now 12-3-2.

Former WEC Welterweight champion, Carlos Condit scored a vicious first round stoppage over Dan Hardy in a scheduled three round Welterweight bout.

After the two exchanged a few kicks and punches, Condit caught Hardy with a hard left hook just as Hardy was trying to land one himself. That punch sent Hardy to the mat and the fight was waved off just as Condit was moving into inflict more damage at the 4:27 mark of round one.

Condit, 170 lbs of Albuquerque, New Mexico is now 26-5. Hardy, 171 lbs of Nottingham, England is now 23-8.

Paul Sass scored a first round submission over Mark Holst in a Lightweight bout.

Sass made Holst tap with a triangle at 4:45 of round one.

Mike Pyle scored an upset as he handed Brit John Hathaway his first loss by scoring a unanimous decision.

Scores were 30-27 on all cards for Pyle, 170 lbs of Las Vegas, NV and is now 20-7-1. Hathaway, 171 lbs of Britain is now 14-1.

Cheick Kongo and Travis Browne fought to a three round draw in a Heavyweight bout.

Kongo would have won a unanimous decision had he not been docked a point in the final frame for holding on to the shorts of Browne. Instead all judges scored the bout even at 28-28.

Kongo, 228 lbs of Paris, France is now 25-6-2. Browne, 251 lbs of San Diego is now 10-0-1.

Alexander Gustaffson choked out Cyrill Diabate in round two of a scheduled three round Light Heavyweight bout.

Gustaffson, 204 lbs of Gothenberg, Sweden is now 9-1. Diabate, 204 lbs of France is now 17-7-3.

Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. made the second defense of the WBO Jr. Featherweight title with an eleventh round stoppage over former Super Flyweight champion Ivan Hernandez in Kissimmee, Florida.

It was a good battle over the first half of the bout until Vazquez Jr. hurt Hernandez towards the end of the tenth. Sensing that he had his opponent in trouble, Vazquez Jr. came out and landed a barrage of punches to start the eleventh and the fight was stopped fifty seconds into the frame.

Vazquez Jr., 122 lbs of Bayamon, Puerto Rico is now 20-0 with seventten knockouts. Hernandez, 122 lbs of Encinada Baja, Mexico is now 28-5-1.

Raul Casarez scored a ten round split decision over Anthony Greenidge in an entertaining middleweight bout.

Both guys had their moments as the fight was fought at close quarters. Casarez was cut over the eye around round eight.

Scores were 98-92 & 96-94 for Casarez while a third card read 96-94 for Greenidge.

Casarez, 158 lbs of Edinburg, TX is now 16-2. Greenidge, 159 lbs of Orlando, FL is now 14-6-1.

In a wild Bantamweight bout, Hipolito Rivera spoiled the pro debut of Anthony LaPorte Jr., who is the son o former world champion Juan LaPorte by scoring three knockdowns in round three of their scheduled four round bout.

LaPorte was cut bad in round two from a head butt. LaPorte was dropped twice in the opening moments of the third round with the second being more authoritative the then first. LaPorte hen dropped Rivera with a right hand. Seemingly back in the fight, LaPorte was dropped with a big left and referee Tellis Assimenios invoked the three knockdown rule at 2:43 of round three.

Rivera, 126 lbs of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico is 1-2. LaPorte, 126 lbs of New York is 0-1

Former 2008 Olympian, McJoe Arroyo scored a first round stoppage over Israel Rojas in a scheduled six round Bantamweight bout.

Arroyo dropped Rojas with a right hook to the head early in the first. Arroyo finished things with a hard numbing body shot for which referee Tellis Asemenios stopped the fight 2:10 into the fight.

Arroyo, 11 lbs of Fajardo, Puerto Rico is now 6-0 with three knockouts. Rojas, 117 lbs of Sinora, Mexico is 3-3.

Patrick Majewski remained undefeated with a seventh round stoppage over Joseph Gomez in a scheduled eight round Middleweight bout.

Majewski dominated the fght as he worked the body and showed a nice jab. Majewski rocked Gomez in round four with a big left hook. In round seven, Majewski landed a left and a right that hurt Gomez that was follwed up by a flurry of punches for which referee Frank Gentile stopped the bout at 1:50 of round seven.

Majewski, 162 lbs of Atlantic City is now 14-0 with nine knockouts. Gomez, 166 lbs of Aztec, New Mexico is now 17-3-1.

In what has become typical Klitschko fashion, Vitali Klitschko retained the WBC Heavyweight title with a twelve round one-sided unanimous decision over former WBO champion Shannon Briggs in front of a pro-Klitschko crowd at O2 Arena in Hamburg, Germany.

Klitshcko used his three inch height advantage to land one-two cominations over the first handful of rounds. Briggs did not have much answer except for an occasional body shot.

Round six was a good one for the champ as Klitshcko started to put his punches together with most of them striking the face of Briggs. Round seven saw Klitshcko start to double and triple up his long jab that he would follow with flush right hands. Klitschko had Briggs in a lot of trouble as he landed crushing shots that backed the challenger up against the ropes as the round ended. As each round wore on it became less competitive with the only thing is question would be Klitschko getting a stoppage victory.

Klitshcko rocked Briggs at the end of then ninth and throughout the tenth with referee Ian Jon Lewis looking on and he would be have been fine to stop the bout at any time but Briggs took a beating and even was talking to champ as he was eating leather. It was during that round that blood started appearing from around the nose of Briggs.

It was more of the same over the final six minutes with Klitschko dominating the action but somehow Briggs was able to see the final bell.

Klitschko, 252 lbs of Kiev, Ukraine won by scores of 120-105; 120-107 and 120-107 to go to 41-2. Briggs, 263 lbs of Brooklyn, NY is now 51-6-2

Eloy Perez scored a ten round majority decision Dominic Salcido in Super Featherweight bout at The Fantasy Springs Resort in Indio, California.

It was a good two way battle with both guys having spots of success but it was Perez aggressiveness that may have been the difference as he won by scores of 96-94; 96-94 and 95-95.

Perez, 129 1/2 lbs of Salinas, CA is now 19-0-2. Salcido, 129 3/4 lbs of Riato, CA is now 18-3.

Hot shot Jr. Welterweight prospect Frankie Gomez remained undefeated as he was taken the distance for the first time but pounded out a six round unanimous decision over Roman Montano.

Gomez, 141 lbs of East Los Angeles is now 7-0. Montano, 141 lbs of Las Vegas is now 17-8-2.

At almost forty-two years old and forty-six pounds heavier then his customary Light Heavyweight weight, Antonio Tarver made a successful debut as a heavyweight as he scored a ten round unanimous decision over Nagy Aguilera at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma.

Tarver controlled the action over the first three rounds as he boxed very well until injuring his left shoulder sometime around the fourth round. Tarver held his left hand low and fired off quick uppercuts and kept Aguilera against the ropes and reigned in quick combinations and that were mostly capped off by flush left hands to the face.

Aguilera made brief charge in round ten but it was short lived as Tarver was never in any trouble.

Tarver, 221 lbs of Tampa, FL won by scores of 98-92 on all cards to go to 28-6. Aguilera, 232 lbs of Bronx, NY via Dominican Republic is now 16-5

“I feel I looked great,’’ he said. “There was no ring rust. I didn’t get hit much. I didn’t get hurt. I’ll get the shoulder diagnosed, but it didn’t affect me. I wasn’t going to let it affect me. I did what I had to do and stuck to my game plan. I’m back and I’m here to stay. I’m a heavyweight now. The magic still lives.

“There is still work to do,’’ Tarver said. “Aguilera was a good trial horse for me. He surprised me because he stayed on his bicycle so much. But I’ll be back in the gym. I’ve got to power up. I thought I caught him with some good shots. No one (in the heavyweight division) is going to outbox me.’’

Mired by numerous headbutts that caused cuts over both of his eyes, Hector Munoz was tough as nails just to make it to the ninth round with Shawn Porter before the latter finally was able to score the stoppage victory in a scheduled ten round Welterweight bout.

Porter basically won every minute of every round as he landed fast and hard combinations that had Munoz in trouble throughout but Munoz did not take a backwards step and continued to come forward only to absorb punishment until referee Gary Ritter mercifully stopped the bout at 2:05 of round nine.

Porter, 146.4 lbs of of Akron, Ohio remains undefeated at 17-0 with thirteen knockouts. Munoz, 146.8 lbs of Albuquerque, New Mexico is now 18-4-1.

“The fight went exactly as I expected,’’ said Porter, a poised, versatile boxer-puncher who throws power punches in bunches from all angles with both hands. “He came forward all the time and never stopped trying. I was surprised at how long they let the fight go on, but I knew I had to stay focused.’’

“I wanted to draw him forward to get him close, but I never could,’’ Munoz said. “He is not a devastating puncher. He never hurt me or had me shook up. But the cuts were too much to overcome.’’

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA (October 12, 2010)—This past Saturday night in Atlanta, Light Heavyweight sensation Sergey Kovalev ran his record to a perfect 10-0 with 9 KO’s as he was taken distance for the first time in his career and scored an eight round decision over veteran upset specialist Darnell Boone.

This was a great learning experience for Kovalev, who was sent to canvas for the first time in his career in round seven but stood up to win victory.

To have beaten a guy like Boone is a big growth for Kovelev specially in Boone’s home town as Boone has defeated against undefeated Ronald Johnson, Contender Willie Lee (14-3), undefeated James Countryman (8-0); prospect Rasheem Brown (17-2); undefeated James Johnson (7-0); prospects Calvin Green (20-3) and Louis Turner (12-2) in second round knockout stoped hot prospect Adonis Stevenson (13-0) and went to distance 10 rounds with Jean Pascal who is present Light Heavyweight WBC Champion . Boone also has the distinction of scoring a knockdown against world super middleweight champion Andre Ward.

“This is a great win for Sergey”, said Egis Klimas, who manages Kovalev.

“Boone is one of the toughest out there and for Sergey to beat him in just his tenth fight says a lot and gives us the confidence that he can compete with any of the prospects in Light Heavyweight division. “

Right after the win next day, Kovalev and Klimas hopped on a plane to Florida to meet with legendary promoter Don King about a potential promotional deal.

“We had a great meeting with Don”, continued Klimas

“If we can work something out, Sergey will be fighting on the big stage very soon”

In what turned out to be more of a boxing match then an MMA bout,Nick Diaz got revenge on the last man to beat him while retaining the Strikeforce Welterweight title over KJ Noons in a grudge rematch at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.

Both guys were cut around their right eye’s in round one as the punches were landing with authority with each guy taking turns landing heavy blows. Diaz would mix in an occasion kick and each guy mocked each other. Diaz was outlanded but he landed the flashier punches in what was a intense atmosphere in the arena.

Noons said that he was beaten fair and square but with each guy winning a match there is already talks of a rubber match.

“I knew I won the decision but I’m a little disappointed I didn’t finish him in the first round,’’ said Diaz, a Cesar Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt who only attempted a handful of takedowns.. “I’m a little surprised he hung in like he did because he took a lot of punishment. But he has a good chin.’’

“I was worried about the cut, but my corner told me it wasn’t a big deal,’’ he said. “I am not opposed to a third fight down the road if Noons wins a few fights. Whatever the fans want. Anything is possible.’’

Noons took the tough setback with class. “Honestly, he beat me fair and square. But I landed more punches than him. I out-struck him. Even though I got a little tired at the very end, I kept pushing all the way. I know I was getting to him. If they want a third fight, you know I’ll go for it.’’

Diaz, 169 1/2 lbs of Stockton, CA won by scores of 49-46; 49-47 and 48-47 to go to 23-1-1. Noons, 169 lbs of San Diego, California is now 9-2.

Josh Thomsan fought back from the brink of submission to score a three round unanimous decision over JZ Calvalcante in a Lightweight bout.

Calvalcante almost had the fight over in the first round as he had Thomson in a guillotine head lock for approximately two minuets but he was able to turn the tables in the last seconds of the round. Thomson took the final two rounds and he even played to the cameras while he had Calvalcante in a triangle.

“I probably could have fought much harder but JZ is a very dangerous guy and one of the best in the world and it was obviously very important for me to win so I played it a little safe,’’ Thomson said. “I felt this might go the distance but no way I won that fight, 30-27. He got me a few times, but I hurt more from his two headbutts (that required stitches).’’

Scores were 3-27; 29-28; 29-28 for Thomson who is now 18-3-1. Calvalcante is 15-4-1.

Marloes Coenen won the Ladies Welterweight championship with a stunning submission victory over previously undefeated champion Sarah Kaufamn.

Kaufman had the upper hand over first two plus rounds as she smothered the taller Coenen blows and backed up Coenen. With Coenen down on her back, she went for an armbar with her legs and locked it in successfully and Kaufman tapped out at 1:59 of round three.

“Like I said before, winning the world title can be a life-changing thing for me,’’ said Coenen, whose first defense is slated to be against Miesha Tate, who won a four-woman, one-night 135-pound elimination tournament earlier this year on STRIKEFORCE Challengers on SHOWTIME.

“Miesha won the tournament, she’s a great grappler and obviously very good,’’ Coenen said. “I will definitely have to stand with her. For tonight’s fight, I worked very hard. This is an unbelievable feeling.’’

A disappointed Kaufman took the defeat in stride but is hopeful of a rematch. “This kind of thing happens,’’ she said. “I made a mistake and Marloes capitalized. Up until then, I was fine and felt I was hurting her. She never hurt me. If I have to get back in line and win a fight or two to get a rematch, that’s what I’ll do. I’d love to fight her again.’’

Coenen, 134 lbs of Amsterdam, Netherlands is now 18-4 with thirteen submissions. Kaufamn, 134 1/2 lbs of Victoria, British Colombia is 12-1.

Tyron Woodley made short work of Andre Galvo by scoring a first round stoppage in a scheduled three round Welterweight bout.

Woodley hurt Galvo a handful of times with hard rights and a kicks. Woodley landed a big right hand and pounced on Galvo and before he was able to inflict more damage on a prone Galvo referee Josh Rosenthal stopped the bout at 1:48 of round one.

“I feel awesome,’’ said 5-foot-9, 28-year-old Woodley, a two-time All-American NCAA wrestler for the University of Missouri who was making his first start on the Saturday championship series after fighting three times on STRIKEFORCE Challengers. “I knew I hurt him but wasn’t sure if he was faking or not so I had to be patient.

“Strikeforce Challengers prepared me for this, and it is a tremendous win. But I really expected it to go a lot longer.’’

Woodley, 170 1/2 lbs of St. Louis, MO is now 8-0 with his first stoppage victory. Galvo, 170 1/2 lbs of Rio Brazil is now 5-2.

Danny Garcia 143 – Mike Arnaoutis 142 ½
Bastie Samir 161 ½ – Joe Dunn 159
Kareem Cooley 134 ½ – Eilud Torres 134 ½
Victor Vasquez 132 ½ – Bryne Green 131 ½
Anthony Flores 131 ½ – Arash Usmanee 132
Wanzell Ellison 134 – Aaron Anderson 135

Venue: The Arena
Promoter: Golden Boy Promotions / Joe Hand Promotions
TV: Telefutura

Super Middleweight Andre Dirrell is the latest casualty of the snake bitten Super Six tournement.

It was announced on a conference call that Dirrell has withdrawn due to an undisclosed injury and will not fight Andre Ward on November 27th.

Showtime’s Ken Hershman announced that the tourney would go on with a replacement for Dirrell to be announced shortly.

Dirrell is the third of the six original contestants after Jermain Taylor and Mikkel Kessler bowed out due to injuries in the past year.

They were replaced by Allan Green and Glen Johnson.

May were skeptical that Dirrell and Ward would ever fight due to a close friendship and even had the original September 25th fight date pushed back for no appear ant reason

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Isaac Rodrigues 158 – Samuel Miller 160
(WBC/USNBC Middleweight title)
Brian Miller 134 ¼ – Ikem Orji 136
Jackie Trivilino 126 – Jennifer Scott 123
Brian Clookey 182 – Zachary Swallen 180
Deferson LeGrand 154 – Stephen Scott 154
Kenny Abril 147 * – Francisco Ginorio 146 ½
Jamell Tyson 137 – Ilyas Aksabaez 138

* Abril made 147 in 3rd attempt
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VERONA, NEW YORK (September 28, 2010)—This Saturday night at the Turning Stone Casino and Resort, undefeated r Middleweight prospect, Isaac Rodriguez will look to capture the WBC/USNBC championship when he tussles with Samuel Miller in a twelve round main event that will highlight a seven bout card.

Rodrigues of Brazil moved to the city of Belem at the age of seventeen where he took up boxing. Unlike most boys in the South American country, Rodrigues has no aspirations of being a soccer star.

Rodrigues has an uncle who was a boxer and that facilitated him, towards the sport and he amassed a amateur record of 51-4.

Rodrigues was inspired by Brazilian mega-star Acelino “Popo” Freitas and his uncle had a relationship with famed trainer Oscar Suarez, who ironically trained Freitas and the connection was made for Rodrigues to further his career in the United States.

Rodrigues won his first eight professional bouts in his native Brazil before making his American debut on April 28, 2007 on the undercard of Freitas unification showdown with Juan Diaz.

“There are not of experienced fighters in Brazil”, said Rodrigues

“I have learned a lot from every fight and fighter that I see”, continued Rodrigues, who describes his style as a fan friendly boxer/counter-puncher.

Rodrigues won three straight in the United States before heading back to Brazil

Just months after Rodrigues won the WBO Latino championship, unfortunately for Rodriguez, Suarez passed away.

Luckily Rodrigues had a strong team behind him as Suarez’ wife Marie took over reigns as the manager.

“I have been around the sport for twenty-three years doing everything in the background”, said Marie Suarez.

“I understand the business. If I were a fighter, I would be a world champion”

“I know that Isaac is world championship material and we feel that we have a very sellable product. He is a very good kid and extremely humble and we believe he has what it takes to go all the way.”

New trainer Francisco Guzman has been brought in to work with Rodrigues and the soon to be twenty-six year old continues to get better every day.

Working with Marie Suarez is long time and respected boxing man, Dave Escalet.

“This is a big fight to see where Isaac fits in the middleweight division”, Said Escalet

“With the new trainer, we are taking this one fight at a time and we think that by the end of 2011, Isaac will be ready for anybody in the top-ten”

When Rodrigues is not training, he spends his time in his adopted home of West Berlin, New Jersey where he likes to cook, play cards and watch American Football.

In the exciting co-feature, local favorite Brian Miller will take on Ikem Orji in an eight round Jr. Welterweight bout.

Miller of Schenectady, New York is undefeated with a record 8-0-4 with three knockouts and is known as a hard working customer who will fight anybody at anytime.

Miller has signature wins over Broderick Antoine and a split decision win over Danny McDermott (8-1-1). He is coming off a draw with tough Italian Floriano Pagliara (10-4) on September 11.

Orji of Laurel, Maryland via Nigeria has a record of 6-3 with two knockouts.

Like Miller, Orji is willing to fight anyone with close losses to prospects Anthony Flores (6-0); Isaac Suarez (6-0).

Orji scored a mild upset when he scored a fourth round stoppage over Andrew Farmer (13-1) this past March 6th.

Orji dropped his last bout as he lost a unanimous decision to Rod Salka (11-0).

The rest of the card features some very good local prospects.

In a six round Welterweight bout, Kenny Abril (9-3-1, 5 KO’s) of Rochester, NY takes on Francisco Ginorio (7-6-2, 2 KO’s) of Palm Bay, Florida.

In a six round ladies Featherweight attraction, Jackie Trivilino (4-2-1, 1 KO) of Pittsburgh, NY takes on Jennifer Scott (2-2, 2 KO’s) of Warren, Ohio

In a four round Middleweight bout, Stephen Scott (4-1) of New York takes on undefeated Deferson LeGrand (3-0, 2 KO’s) of New York, NY

In a battle of debuting Lightweights, Jermell Tyson will tussle with IIlyas Aksabaez of Brooklyn, NY

Rounding out the card will be Cruiserweight Brian Clookey (2-0, 1 KO) of Chase Mills, NY will take on Rayshawn Myers (2-4, 2 KO’s) of Cleveland, OH

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In an entertaining two way contest, Ramon Garcia retained the WBO Light Flyweight championship with a twelve round majority decision over Manuel Vargas in Tijuana, Mexico.

The traded some furious exchanges throughout the bout. Neither man was ever in serious trouble.

Scores were 115-113; 115-113 and 114-114.

The was some confusion as ring announcer Lupe Contreras inadvertently read the scores in favor of Vargas but he quickly caught himself and announced Garcia the winner.

Garcia, 108 lbs of La Paz, Mexico made the first defense of his crown and is now 14-1-1. Vargas, 108 lbs of Lagos De Moreno, Mexico is a former minimumweight champion and is now 28-601.

Former Jr. Lightweight champion Humberto Gutierrez scored a ten round unanimous decision over Rene Gonzalez.

Gutierrez was more effective as he pressed from the southpaw stance and won by scores of 99-91, 98-92 and 98-92.

Gonzalez, 135 lbs of Los Mochis, Mexico is now 28-2-1. Gonzalez, 132 lbs of Managua, Nicaragua is now 27-3-1.

PHILADELPHIA (September 27, 2010)—On Friday night October 8th, former U.S. Olympian and undefeated Jr. Welterweight Rock Allen will be making his long awaited return to the ring when he competes in a six round co-feature on a big night of boxing that will take place at The Arena (Formally The New Alhambra) in South Philadelphia.

The show is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Joe Hand Promotions

In the main event, that will be televised all nationwide on Telefutura, Undefeated Jr. Welterweight prospect Danny “Swift” Garcia (18-0, 12 KO’s) of Philadelphia will take on former world title challenger, “Mighty” Mike Arnaoutis (22-6-2, 10 KO’s) of Atlantic City via Athens, Greece.

Allen of Philadelphia has compiled a perfect mark of 15-0 with seven knockouts.

This will be Allen’s second pro fight in his hometown and first since he scored a six round majority decision over Arthur Brambila on March 3, 2006. Allen’s opponent will be named shortly

The rest of this exciting card is filled with the top prospects in Philadelphia.

In a eight round Super Featherweight bout, Anthony Flores (9-1-1, 6 KO’s) of Philadelphia takes on an opponent to be named.

The always exciting Victor “The Barber” Vaszquez (11-4-1, 6 KO’s) of Philadelphia will take on Bryne Green (5-3, 3 KO’s) of Vineland, New Jersey in a Lightweight bout.

In a four round Lightweight bout, undefeated Wanzell Ellison (2-0, 2 KO’s) of Newark, NJ takes on an opponent to be named

In a four round Lightweight bout, Kareem Cooley (1-1) of Philadelphia battles Eilud Torres (3-1-2, 2KO’s) of Allentown, PA

In a four round Middleweight bout, Alex Sanchez (1-1, 1 KO) of Camden, NJ takes on Joe Dunn (0-1) of Philadelphia.

In a four round Lightweight bout, Angel Ocasio (3-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will see action against an opponent to be named.

Tickets for this memorable night of boxing are priced at $100; $65; and $45

Tickets for this great night of boxing can be purchased at:

The Arena (Formally The New Alhambra)
7 West Ritner Street
267-687-7560

Joe Hand Promotions
215-364-9000

Joe Hand Boxing Gym
215-271-4263

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One of the most highly anticipated rematches has finally been inked as according to Dan Rafael of espn.com, Middleweight world champion Sergio Martinez will defend his crown against Paul Williams on November 20 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.

“It’s nice to get it completed,” Dan Goossen, Williams’ promoter, said. “It’s not a matter of whose fault it is [that the fight took so long to make], it’s a matter that you have two of the most feared fighters in the world facing each other. It doesn’t just get made overnight. There’s a lot more to it. That’s what took time.”

Said Lou DiBella, Martinez’s promoter, “Martinez is not afraid of anybody and we did the deal that HBO wanted us to do. My take on the fight it’s the best f—— fight the rest of the year. Period. It’s the best fight for fight fans and they don’t have to fork over $60 to watch it on pay-per-view.”

The fight will be contracted at 157 pounds.

“It’s at 157 because we didn’t have a choice,” DiBella said. “Williams wanted the catch weight. There was an issue on the weight and we gave on the weight.”

When they met for the first time on Dec. 5 in the smaller arena upstairs at Boardwalk Hall, both fighters were knocked down in the first round of what turned out to be a rousing, slugfest and one of the most action-packed fights of the year. Williams won a heavily disputed majority decision in the nontitle bout.

“The fight can’t miss,” DiBella said. “You saw the first fight but I thought my guy won the first fight and I think he’ll win this one easier. I don’t think you’ll ever fight Paul Williams and have an easy fight, but I think this time he will win more clearly.”

“Sergio has just wanted to get back in the ring and wants to be treated like the middleweight champion,” DiBella said. “He knows what this fight means. He knows it’s the last time he will be bullied by anybody in a business sense. That won’t happen again if he wins. If he can beat Paul Williams after what he did to Pavlik and the damage he and Williams did to each other in the first fight, people should give him his props and he should be considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world below Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather. Sergio can establish himself at that level if he can perform in this fight. This is the prime of his career. This fight is everything to him.”

“Paul is very excited about the fight, so is [trainer] George [Peterson],” Goossen said. “It’s the type of fight boxing needs and wants and one that we’re looking to deliver. When everything is said and done, this is the fight everyone wants. But we never made any bones about the fact that we were looking for a welterweight fight. It wasn’t that we didn’t want a Sergio Martinez fight. We were hoping for the big fight at 147 pounds. We didn’t get it and therefore we went for the next biggest fight, and that was obviously against Sergio.

“The great thing about is it Paul will have more than three weeks to train for Martinez, which is what happened last time when Pavlik pulled out and we had to change opponents and train for a southpaw.”

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VERONA, NY (September 20, 2010)—On Saturday night October 2nd, undefeated Brazilian Middleweight Isaac Rodriguez will take on Colombian power puncher Samuel Miller in a bout scheduled for twelve rounds for the WBC/USNBC Middleweight championship at The Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York.

Rodrigues of Belem, Brazil and now makes his home in West Berlin, New Jersey has a perfect record of 17-0 with fourteen knockouts will look to capture a second Middleweight championship.

The twenty-five year old won his first eight bouts via knockout in his native country. Rodrigues made his American debut on April 28, 2007 with a four round majority decision Hollister Elliott at the Foxwoods Resort in Connecticut. Rodrigues won two more bouts in the United States before heading back to Brazil.

On April 3rd, 2008, Rodrigues won the WBO Latino Middleweight title with an eighth round stoppage over Pablo Daniel Zamora Nievas (19-3-1). He defended that crown once with a tenth round stoppage over Americo Rodolfo Sagania (16-2-1) before heading back to the states.

Since the two title fights in Brazil, Rodrigues has won four straight on American soil which includes a second round stoppage over tough Jose “Macho” Medina, capable Bard Austin, upset specialist Marcos Primera and in his last bout, Rodrigues scored a ten round majority decision over Contender Brian Vera (16-3) in a bout that took place on February 26th at The Turning Stone Resort & Casino.

Miller of Arboletes, Colombia and now residing in La Habra, California is known as a knockout artist as his record reads 20-4 with seventeen knockouts.

Miller made his first twelve appearances in Colombia and won twelve straight with all but one coming inside the distance.

Miller than campaigned in the United States and won four fights in an eight month stretch that were highlighted by wins over Jason Naugler (15-5-1) and Steve Walker (19-13).

After a second round knockout win in Colombia, Miller suffered his first two pro defeats to Darrell Woods and a then undefeated Vera (12-0).

Miller dropped a fight to highly regarded David Lopez that was for the WBO Latino Middleweight title and in his last fight, Miller lost in an attempt at the same title to former world title challenger Marco Antonio Rubio (46-5-1).

In the exciting co-feature, local favorite Brian Miller will take on Ikem Orji in an eight round Jr. Welterweight bout.

Miller of Schenectady, New York is undefeated with a record 8-0-4 with three knockouts and is known as a hard working customer who will fight anybody at anytime.

Miller has signature wins over Broderick Antoine and a split decision win over Danny McDermott (8-1-1). He is coming off a draw with tough Italian Floriano Pagliara (10-4) on September 11.

Orji of Laurel, Maryland via Nigeria has a record of 6-3 with two knockouts.

Like Miller, Orji is willing to fight anyone with close losses to prospects Anthony Flores (6-0); Isaac Suarez (6-0).

Orji scored a mild upset when he scored a fourth round stoppage over Andrew Farmer (13-1) this past March 6th.

Orji dropped his last bout as he lost a unanimous decision to Rod Salka (11-0).

The rest of the card features some very good local prospects.

In a six round Welterweight bout, Kenny Abril (9-3-1, 5 KO’s) of Rochester, NY takes on Francisco Ginorio (7-6-2, 2 KO’s) of Palm Bay, Florida.

In a six round ladies Featherweight attraction, Jackie Trivilino (4-2-1, 1 KO) of Pittsburgh, NY takes on Jennifer Scott (2-2, 2 KO’s) of Warren, Ohio

In a four round Middleweight bout, Stephen Scott (4-1) of New York takes on undefeated Deferson LeGrand (3-0, 2 KO’s) of New York, NY

In a battle of debuting Lightweights, Jermell Tyson will tussle with IIlyas Aksabaez of Brooklyn, NY

Rounding out the card will be Cruiserweight Brian Clookey (2-0, 1 KO) of Chase Mills, NY fighting an opponent to be announced in a four round bout.

Tickets for this great night of boxing are just $30, $45 & $55 and can be purchased at The Showroom Box office by calling 1-888-833-SHOW (7469) and all Ticketmaster outlets by calling 315-472-0700

The entire fight card can be viewed LIVE worldwide on www.gofightlive.tv

The Turning Stone Resort and Casino is located at
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According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, talks have re-heated for a proposed January showdown between 140 lb titlists Timothy Bradley and Devon Alexander.

Alexander has already agreed to the January 29 fight as well as a proposed rematch in the late spring.

Bradley was balking that he would have to sign a contract extension with his promoter Gary Shaw.

However, Bradley and his managers, Cameron Dunkin and Michael Miller, have not been able to come to terms with Shaw.

The issue has been Shaw’s demand that Bradley agree to an extension of their promotional contract beyond its May 10 expiration as part of the deal to get the fight with Alexander, which Bradley and his team rejected.

However, the breakthrough came Friday, when the managers said Shaw offered Bradley a two-fight deal — the Alexander fight plus an automatic rematch, win or lose — and agreed to end his demand for a contract extension.

“HBO is willing to do both fights and so are we, as long as the rematch takes place by May,” Miller said. “But we’d give them until June 4.”

“We talked to Tim and he’s interested in the deal, but he wants to talk it over with is wife,” Miller said. “He thinks the money is still short, but he wants the fight. He’s supposed to get back to us Monday.”

“I won’t tell my fighter to sign a long-term agreement before he listens to other offers,” Dunkin said. “But this is going to be Timmy’s call on what he wants to do. He’ll tell us what he wants to do and we’ll go from there.”

Former world champion, Jorge Arce and Lorenzo Parra battled to a draw in a ten round Super Bantamweight fight in Culican, Mexico

Arce stalked for the most part with Parra coming on late and seizing some of the late rounds to get the draw.

Arce, 122 lbs of Los Mochis, Mexico is now 55-6-2. Parra of Venezuela is now 31-2-1.

Humberto Soto retained the WBC Lightweight championship with a twelve round unanimous decision over Fidel Monterrosa.

It was an action filled fight at times with the challenger trying to exchange with the classy champion. The two fighters slipped numerous times on the wet canvas. Soto was very effective going to the challengers body while Monterrosa was looking for one shot in effort to wrestle away the title.

Scores were 118-109, 115-112 and 115-112 for Soto, 135 lbs of Los Mochis, Mexico and is now 53-7-2. Monterrosa, 135 lbs of Barranquilla, Colombia is now 23-2.

Omar Chavez scored a fourth round stoppage over Ricardo Juarez in a scheduled six round Welterweight bout.

Chavez dominated the action and in round four he landed four hard shots to the head that sent Juarez to his knees and was counted out at2:47 of round four.

Chavez., 147 lbs of Culican, Mexico is now 24-0-1 with seventeen knockouts. Juarez, 147 lbs of Tijuana, Mexico is now 16-12-1.

Nestor Rocha pounded out an eight round unanimous decision over Jose Navarro in a bantamweight fight between former world title challengers that took place outside LA Live in downtown Los Angeles.

The two stood in the pocket and fought at close quarters with Navarro’s eye shutting as early as round three.  Rocha continued to pressure and by the eighth round, the right eye of Navarro was grotesquely shut.

Scores were 79-73 on all cards for Rocha, 118 1/4 lbs of Montebello, CA and he is now 23-2.  Navarro, 118 lbs of South Central Los Angeles, CA is now 27-6

Luis Ramos Jr. scored a last round knockdown en route to an eight round unanimous decision over John Figueroa in Jr. Welterweight bout.

Ramos Jr. dropped Figueroa with a left in the final round and coasted to the victory.

Ramos Jr., 138 1/2 lbs of Santa Ana, CA is 17-0.  Figueroa, 137 1/2 lbs of Salina, PR is now 7-7-3

According to Dan Rafael the WBC/Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight champion Jean Pascal will take on Bernard Hopkins on December 18th in Quebec City, Canada and it will be televised on Showtime PPV.

“Showtime will be using their announcers and doing it like a first-class Showtime broadcast. Showtime is excited about it and so are we,” Said Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer.

Hopkins said he weighed 182 pounds on Thursday and was anxious to begin training for the 175-pound fight. He usually prepares for fights in Miami, but said he would instead train in either Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains or New York’s Catskill Mountains.

“I’m doing that because of the climate and the conditions,” Hopkins told ESPN.com just before signing on the dotted line. “I’m not going to train in 80-degree Miami and then go to Canada, where it will be five below.”

“This is the fight where I see if I can go forward or does it end for me,” said Hopkins, who routed nemesis Roy Jones in a lopsided decision in April in a rematch of Jones’ middleweight title win 17 years ago.

“I know what I gotta do to pull out another surprise,” Hopkins said.

PHILADELPHIA (September 15, 2010)—On Friday night October 8th, one of the hottest prospects in boxing, undefeated Danny “Swift” Garcia will take on his toughest challenger to date when he battles former world title challenger, “Mighty” Mike Arnaoutis in ten round Jr. Welterweight bout that will highlight a night of world class boxing at The Arena (Formally The New Alhambra) in South Philadelphia.

The show is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Joe Hand Promotions.

Garcia of Philadelphia has quickly risen up the short list of potential world champions as he has amassed a perfect mark of 18-0 with twelve wins coming by knockout.

In just his fourth pro bout, Garcia fought and scored a six round unanimous decision over former four-time world title challenger, Julio Gamboa (28-12-2) on May 3rd, 2008.

Garcia made an emphatic statement as he returned to his hometown to score a “Highlight Reel” second round destruction of Enrique Colin (29-5-3) on December 2nd at The Liacouras Center on the Bernard Hopkins-Enrique Ornelas undercard.

The twenty-two year then headlined in Philadelphia for the first time and took out rugged Christopher Fernandez (18-9-1) in round seven of a scheduled ten round bout that was seen all over the United States on Telefutura.

In his last bout, Garcia took on Jorge Romero (17-2) in Cancun, Mexico. Garcia scored a ninth round knockout that was highlighted by a left hook that made the fight a candidate for Knockout of the year and in the process gave Garcia the WBC Interim Youth Championship.

“I’m very excited to give my home town another great show and put the city of Philadelphia back on the boxing map”, said Garcia

“I’m very excited to be fighting Mike and after this win, all the top Jr. Welterweights in the world will know Danny “Swift” Garcia is for real.”

Arnaoutis of Atlantic City, New Jersey by way of Athens, Greece has been in many big fights over the past five years.

Arnaoutis had his “coming out party” as he engaged with undefeated future world champion Juan Urango (13-0) in what was one of the best bouts of 2004.

The bout was ruled a draw in the action packed contest where many watching around the country on SHO BOX felt Arnaoutis should have received the nod.

He received a world title fight against power punching Ricardo Torres (29-1) on November 18, 2006 as part of the Manny Pacquiao – Erik Morales III undercard in Las Vegas.

Arnaoutis scored a knockdown but came up just short as he lost a razor thin split decision.

Arnaoutis then lost WBO title elimination bout to Kendall Holt.

It has been a roller coaster for Arnaoutis since that fight as he has gone 5-4 with quality wins over Lanardo Tyner (19-0) and Doel Carrasquillo.

Arnaoutis recently tried his luck in the Welterweight division but fell short against the likes of former world title challenger Delvin Rodriguez (24-4-2) and in his bout he lost a ten round unanimous decision to the highly regarded Demetrious Hopkins (29-1-1) on July 2nd, 2010 in Ontario, California in a bout that was broadcasted on ESPN 2.

The co-feature will showcase undefeated Lightweight Michael Perez (9-0-1, 4 KO’s) of Newark, New Jersey in a six round bout.

Anthony Flores (9-1-1, 6 KO’s) will see action in an eight round Super Featherweight bout

Exciting lightweight, Victor Vasquez (11-4-1, 6 KO’s) will take on Edward Valdez (3-8-2) of Brooklyn, New York in a six round bout.

Alex Sanchez (1-1, 1 KO) of Camden, NJ will take on Joe Dunn (0-1) of Philadelphia in a four round Middleweight bout.

Lightweight Kareem Cooley (1-1); Super Feather weight Jason Sosa (3-0-1, 1 KO) and Lightweight Angel Ocasio (3-0, 1 KO) will all see action in separate bouts against opponent to be named

Tickets for this memorable night of boxing are priced at $100; $65; and $45

The Arena (Formally The New Alhambra) is located at: 7 W. Ritner St. (Corner of Swanson and Ritner), Phila, PA. 19148

Tickets for this great night of boxing can be purchased at:

The Arena (Formally The New Alhambra)
7 West Ritner Street
267-687-7560

Joe Hand Promotions
407 E. Pennsylvania Blvd.
Feasterville, PA 19053-7847
215-364-900

Joe Hand Boxing Gym
543 – 547 North 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA
215-271-4263

PHILADELPHIA (September 14, 2010)—On Wednesday night October, 13th brother Derek and Farah Ennis will headline an International boxing card that will originate from the National Guard Armory in Northeast Philadelphia.

The show will be promoted by No Limits Promotions and Fingermann Promotions

Derek Ennis, the current USBA Jr. Middleweight champion will be in the main event scheduled for ten rounds in a non-title bout against an opponent to be named later.

Ennis of Philadelphia has a record of 22-2-1 with thirteen knockouts and is coming off one of the most exciting victories of his career as he outlasted Gabriel Rosado on July 30th at the Arena in Philadelphia in what was one of the most anticipated fights in Philadelphia in a decade.

The two went toe to toe over twelve rounds and thrilled the sellout crowd and will go down as another classic battle between Philadelphia fighters.

When the scores were tallied, Ennis gained the victory by scores of 117-111; 116-112 and 114-114 to make the first defense of the USBA belt.

Ennis won the USBA Jr. Middleweight title with a tremendous back and forth brawl and won a hard fought twelve round unanimous decision over Eromosele Albert on October 16th and The Legendary Blue Horizon.

Ennis and Albert exchanged hard combinations in close and the near-sellout crowd at The Legendary Blue Horizon was entertained as the fight was one of the best in Philadelphia in the past few years.

Ennis won by scores of 116-112, 115-113 and 115-113 in the bout for which most ringside observers thought could have gone either way.

That win catapulted Ennis into the world rankings as he is now ranked number ten by the IBF.

The win over Rosado was Ennis’ tenth straight victory and he holds win over Albert (22-3-1), John Mackey (11-3-2) and Troy Browning (20-2-1) in that streak.

The co-feature will pit Ennis’ brother and undefeated Super Middleweight, Farah Ennis in an eight round bout against an opponent to be named.

Farah has a record of 16-0 with ten knockouts and is coming off a third round stoppage over Reggie Pena on August 28th in Atlantic City and is quickly becoming a force in the loaded Super Middleweight division.

He has been one of the most active fighters around as this will be his sixth fight in 2010 and he has stepped the competition with each bout. His previous five bouts have produced knockout victories for Ennis.

The twenty-seven year old has a very diverse style as he has won fights by displaying his terrific boxing ability while in other bouts he has shown awesome knockout power like the aforementioned bouts.

In those bouts, Ennis has stopped Emanuel Gonzalez (9-6) in three rounds, Frankie Santos (17-8-4) in two rounds, Steve Walker (24-24) in one round and Ennis stopped grizzled veteran Demetrius Davis (20-23-5) in three rounds on July 30th in Philadelphia.

The twenty-seven year old Ennis turned pro in February of 2006 by scoring a second round stoppage over Sylvester Golding in Philadelphia.

He has fought up and down the east coast by fighting in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Tennessee and this will be his first fight in New Jersey.

A full undercard will be announced shortly.

The National Guard Armory is located at 2700 Southampton in Philadelphia

Tickets priced at $40, $60 & $90 can be purchased at:

Peltz Boxing
2501 Brown Street
Philadelphia, PA
215-765-0922

No Limits Promotions
124 Chestnut Street
Suite 7
Philadelphia, PA
215-925-4130

LOS ANGELES (SEPTEMBER 13, 2010)—This past Saturday night, undefeated Light Heavyweight prospect Sergey Kovalev kept his perfect knockout record intact with a first round stoppage over Kia Daniels at the famed Playboy Mansion.

Kovalev is quickly becoming one of the fastest risers in the Light Heavyweight division with his record now standing at 9-0 with nine knockouts.

All of Kovalev’s knockouts have come either in the first and second rounds.

The twenty-seven year old is a native of Chelyabinsk, Russia but has relocated to the United States and now resides in Los Angeles.

“We are very pleased with his progress”, said Egis Klimas who represents Kovalev.

“Not only has he shown great power by scoring all of these knockouts but he continues to improve and it won’t be long before we step up the competition in a major way and we believe that Sergey has what it takes to become a major force in the Light Heavyweight division”