PHILADELPHIA (March 31, 2011)—On Friday night, April 15 Wilkes Productions presents “Salute to Philly Boxers” card that will take place at the New Palladium That is located at 229 West Allegheny Ave. in Philadelphia

The card is dubbed “Rumble Night in North Philly”

In the main event, undefeated Featherweight Coy “Pretty Boy” Evans will see action in the six round main event.

Evans of Philadelphia has a record of 10-0-1 with two wins coming by knockout.

Evans has is one of the top prospects in Philadelphia and has been stepping up the competition with each bout. Evans has been fighting opponents with significantly more experience yet Evans has come through with flying colors.

In his last bout, Evans scored a six round unanimous decision over Felipe Almanza (18-19-4) on January 28th in Philadelphia.

Also seeing action is the woman who many consider to be the top pound for pound female fighter in the world in Melissa “Hurracan” Hernandez.

The native of Bronx, NY has a record of 14-2-3 with five knockouts.

Hernandez has faced some of the top female fighters in the world and has captured the WIBA International Super Bantamweight title with a ten round unanimous decision over Lisa Brown (12-2-3)

Hernandez also captured the Global Boxing Union Lightweight title with a majority decision over Layla McCarter (23-12-5)

She added more hardware as she won the WIBA International Lightweight title with a unanimous decision over Victoria Cisneros.

She is coming off a four round stoppage over DJ Morrison on January 20th in Charlotte, NC

Rounding out the six round bouts will be Jr. Welterweight Edgar Santana.

Santana of New York has an impressive mark of 24-3 with fifteen knockouts and was considered one of the top prospects in the Jr. Welterweight division as he won twenty-one of his first twenty-three bouts as he had quality wins over Francisco Campos (20-5-1); Meacher Major (12-2-1).

This will be Santana’s first fight in three years and he is riding a three fight winning streak

In four round bouts, Kaseem Wilson, (12-2-1, 4 KO’s) of Philadelphia; Light Heavyweight Fred Jenkins Jr. (1-0, 1 KO) Heavyweight Mark Ridout (Pro Debut); Marvin Jones (2-0, 2 KO’s) of Tampa, Florida and Jr. Middleweight Glenwood Latimer (Pro Debut) will also see action against opponent to be announced.

Tickets for this special night of boxing cost: $50 for Ringside and $40 for General Admission and be purchased at the New Palladium (267-773-8411) ; Wilkes Productions (215-222-7127) & Sloan Harrison 215.471.6540

BROOKLYN, NY (March 31, 2011)—This Saturday night from the Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn, Havoc Boxing presents H3

The fight card will broadcasted LIVE all over the world on www.gfl.tv for just $9.99 by clicking: http://www.gfl.tv/Events/Fight/Boxing/Havoc_Boxing_Presents_H3/992

In one of the feature bout, WBC number-three ranked Super Bantamweight Leon Moore will see action against veteran Felipe Almanza in a bout scheduled for six rounds.

Moore of Georgetown, Guyana has a very impressive mark that reads 27-2 with twenty two knockouts.

Moore turned pro in 2001 and racked up seventeen consecutive victories.

He lost a very close split decision to future Flyweight champion Irene Pacheco (32-1)

Moore twice won the Guyanese Bantamweight title and the WBC Caribbean title. He won the WBC Caribbean and NABA Super Bantamweight title with a unanimous decision over former world champion Mauricio Pastrana (35-11-2).

Moore is riding a nine fight winning streak which includes a majority decision over Brelior Teran last November 6.

Almanza of Lorica, Colombia has a record of 18-22-4 with nine knockouts.

He has shared the ring with some of the top fighters in the world such as two fights with Cesar Seda (6-0 & 9-0); Former world champion Eric Morel (35-2); Currant World champion Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. (11-0-1); Teon Kennedy (10-0); Abner Mares (19-0); Future world champion Tomas Rojas (32-12-1) and his last bout he dropped a six round unanimous decision to Abraham Lopez (12-0) on February 25th

In a six round Lightweight bout, undefeated Mark Davis will put his perfect mark that reads 14-0 with four knockouts on the line when he takes on Ramesis Gil.

Davis of Cincinnati, Ohio has been a pro four years and is known for his slick style.

He has had signature wins over Sadot Vazquez (3-1-1); Carl McNickles (5-1); and Adaulto Gonzalez (10-5). He is coming off an eight round unanimous decision over Justo Vallecio (6-11) last August 21st.

Gil is 6-1-4 with five wins coming by knockout.

He was unbeaten in his first ten bouts as he scored a win over rugged win Roberto Acevedo before being stopped in four to Darley Perez (17-0) on December 10th.

In a six round Super Welterweight bout undefeated and touted prospect Joel Castillo will take on Billy Cunningham.

Castillo of Bronx, New York is perfect in his seven bouts with four knockouts.

Castillo turned pro in July of 2006 and won five fights in a six month period before a three year hiatus from the ring.

Since he has returned, Castillo has won two straight which includes his last outing when he scored a second round stoppage over Angel Gonzalez on Decmber 10th

Cunningham has a record of 5-9 with four knockouts and the Jackson, Mississippi native is known for taking on top prospects.

He has shared the ring with Lanard Lane (5-0); Bastie Samir (6-0) and his last bout he dropped a four round unanimous decision to Seanie Monaghan (5-0) on March 12th

In a six round Welterweight bout, local favorite Tommy “Razor” Rainone (13-4, 4 KO’s) of New York takes on Arthur Medina (14-22, 5 KO’s) of Fort Collins, CO

Jonathan Arias (11-6, 9 KO’s) of the Dominican Republic battles Angel Cruz (4-1, 4 KO’s) of Miami in a six round Super Flyweight bout

DonYil Livingston (2-0, 2 KO’s) of Palmdale, CA takes on Greg Hackett (2-6) of Philadelphia in a six round Middleweight affair.

Frank Galarza (2-0, 1 KO) of Brooklyn battles Noel Garcia (2-7-1) of Springfield, MA in a four round Jr. Middleweight fight.

Rounding out the card will be a four round Heavyweight fight between Ramadan Yasser (3-0, 3 KO’s) of New York and Mario Flores (1-0, 1 KO) of Washington, DC

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NEW YORK (March 31, 2011)—On Wednesday Afternoon at Club 1849 that is located at 183 Bleecker Street in New York City, Havoc Boxing Promotions held the final news conference in advance of a big fight card that will take place this Saturday night at The Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn.

The main event will comprised of a ten round Light Heavyweight bout between Elvir Muriqi and an opponent to be announced.

In the co-features, undefeated Light Heavyweight Joel Castillo takes on Billy Cunningham; Undefeated Super Featherweight Mark Davis ; Welterweight Tommy Rainone battles Arthur Medina as well as WBC #3 Super Bantamweight Leon Moore takes on Felipe Almanza.

There will be nine big bouts and below are quotes from the Press Conference:

Robert Diaz (CEO of Havoc Boxing Promotions)—“We have a lot of good fighters on the card with Elvir, Mark Davis and Leon Moore. This is the best cards that we have put together and I am proud of our matchmaker Felipe Gomez.

Elvir Muriqi (Light Heavyweight—38-5, 23 KO’s)—“Last time they had trouble finding an opponent and they found one. This time they are having trouble and hopefully they will get one. I have turned down nobody that has been offered me. Fighters change their mind.”

Joel Castillo (Light Heavyweight—7-0, 4 KO’s)—“I have trained very hard for this fight. I was supposed to fight March 4th and it fell out and there is nothing more disappointing then working hard and you find out the last day that the fight isn’t going through. This Saturday you are going to see me at my best. My mind, body shape, focus and team is right.

Mark Davis (Lightweight—14-0, 4 KO’s)—“I am looking for another win on Saturday night. I am going to put on a show and you will love me”

Frank Galarza (Jr. Middleweight—2-0, 1 KO)—“I dedicate myself to boxing. I will come to fight Saturday night and you will defiantly see fireworks”

Charles Vanderveer (Jr. Middleweight–1-1, 1 KO)—“I am back and will be bring Fourth of July a little early. Please come out and enjoy the show. I am Back”

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Full Card
10 Rounds—Light Heavyweights—Elvir Murqi (38-5, 23 KO’s) vs. TBA
6 Rounds—Jr. Lightweights—Mark Davis (14-0, 4 KO’s) vs. Ramasis Gil (6-1-4, 5 KO’s)
6 Rounds—Spr Bantamweights—Leon Moore (27-2, 22 KO’s) vs. Felipe Almanza (18-22-4, 9 KO’s)
6 Rounds—Light Heavyweights—Joel Castillo (7-0, 4 KO’s) vs. Billy Cunningham (5-9, 4 KO’s)
6 Rounds—Welterweights—Tommy Rainone (13-4, 4 Ko’s) vs. Arthur Medina (14-22, 5 KO’s)
6 Rounds—Bantamweights—Jonathan Arias (11-6, 9 KO’s) vs. Angel Cruz (4-1, 4 KO’s)
6 Rounds—Middleweights—Donyil Livingston (2-0, 2 KO’s) vs. Greg Hackett (2-6)
4 Rounds—Jr. Middleweights—Frank Galarza (2-0, 1KO) vs. Noel Garcia (2-7-1, 1 KO)
4 Rounds—Heavyweights—Ramadan Yasser (3-0, 3 KO’s) vs. Mario Flores (1-0, 1 KO)

Tickets for this special night of boxing are priced at $50 for all seats and can be purchased at the Following Locations:

The Aviator Box Office
New Legend Boxing Club (718) 487 4474 or
www.havocboxingnyc.com

The Aviator Sports Complex is located at:

3159 Flatbush Ave – Brooklyn, N.Y. 11234

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Havoc Boxing final press conference before April 2nd H3 Event at the Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn

Emanuel Steward talks about his first effort with Tommy Zbikowski

Undefeated Jr. Middleweight Glen Tapia discusses his win over Eberto Medina

PHILADELPHIA (March 28, 2011)—This Friday, USBA Light Heavyweight champion and IBF number-one ranked Yusaf Mack will give back to the city of Philadelphia as he has a full day of activities.

Mack will start his day in the morning at his former school, University City High School in Philadelphia and will be speaking to students.

Mack will be encouraging students that they can realize their dreams with hard work just as Mack as shown to earn the opportunity the right to call himself world champion.

Mack will then head over to Arista Care Rehab facility where he will visit patients who are recovering from serious injuries.

“This day is very important to me”, said Mack

“To speak to the kids in the morning and then go to the Rehab Center and hopefully give the message of anything is possible is a great opportunity to influence and motivate them.”

“I have a friend named James Cahoe who was a former football player who was paralyzed and he is at the Rehab Facility so this is defiantly affect me personally”

The event at University City will start at 10:30 am and will run to noon. Mack will appear at Arista Care Rehab at 1pm and will be there to three and is sponsored by Liberty Financial Consultants

WHO: Yusaf Mack (29-3-2, 17 KO’s)—USBA Light Heavyweight champion and IBF Number-one ranked Light Heavyweight in the world

WHAT: Motivational Speech for High School Students and appearance at Arista Rehab Facility

WHEN: Friday, April 1, 2011
10:30 am – 12 pm est. at University City High School
1 pm – 3pm EST at Arista Care Rehab Facility

WHERE: University City High School
3601 Filbert Street
Philadelphia, PA
19104

Arista Care Rehab Facility
845 Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA

Mack of Philadelphia will have the USBA belt that he won on March 4th with a split decision over Otis Griffin that earned him the right to face world champion Tavoris Cloud later this year.

This is another case of Yusaf Mack giving back to the community on the heels of the first annual Yusaf Mack Day that took place last October 2nd. Mack received a citation from Councilwoman Jeannie Blackwell acknowledging Mack’s work with the children of the Mill Creek section of Philadelphia.

This event is sponsored by Liberty Financial Consultants which is located 131 North 4th Street in Philadelphia.

Liberty Financial Consultants is a mortgage Loan Modification Company and more information can be accessed by clicking: www.libertyfinancialconsultants.com

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NEW YORK/ ATLANTIC CITY (March 28, 2011)—This Saturday night at Ballys in Atlantic City, Pound for Pound Promotions presents a action packed night of boxing that will feature the NABF Super Middleweight champion Farah Ennis taking on Alexander Johnson.

That fight plus the full undercard will be broadcast like all over the world on www.gfl.tv for just $9.99 by clicking: http://www.gfl.tv/Events/Fight/Boxing/Ballroom_Boxing_Farah_Ennis_vs_Alexander_Johnson/997

The show will begin at 7:30 pm eastern time.

Ennis of Philadelphia has a record of 17-0 with eleven knockouts and is coming off his title winning effort when he stopped Victor Lares in seven rounds this past November 19th in a bout that was seen all over the world on gfl.tv

In his previous fight he scored a third round stoppage over Reggie Pena on August 28th in Atlantic City as he is quickly becoming a force in the loaded Super Middleweight division.

The twenty-eight 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.

Johnson of Oxon Hill, Maryland is perfect as he sports a 10-0 mark with four wins coming via knockout.

Johnson has been a fixture on the Beltway Boxing circuit as he has spent his pro career winning fights in Maryland and Washington, D.C.

He has a couple of signature wins such as a four round unanimous decision over Zeferino Albino which was seen live all over the United States on ESPN 2 and in his last bout, Johnson scored a second round stoppage over Andre Espuett on November 6th.

In the co-feature, explosive knockout artist, Amir “Hardcore” Mansour will take on grizzled veteran Hector Ferreyro in a bout scheduled for eight rounds.

Mansour has a record of 12-0 with nine knockouts and has quickly re-established himself as one of most devastating punchers in the Heavyweight division.

Mansour won his fist nine bouts before taking almost nine years off. Since he has returned he has scored three of the most vicious knockouts in recent memory.

On August 27th, he annihilated Samuel Brown in two rounds when he landed a shot that dumped Brown face first on the canvas. After taking out Joseph Rabotte in three, Mansour knocked Alexis Mejias out cold in round two of their February 25th bout.

Ferreyro of has a record of 21-9-2 with twelve knockouts is the most experienced for that Mansour will have faced to this point it looks to be his sternest test.

The native of Laredo, Texas has shared the ring cagey vets such as Dominic Jenkins, he holds a win over undefeated Leo Nolan (26-0); Kendrick Relford; Cisse Salif ( W via U dec); He won the IBC Heavyweight title with a twelve round unanimous decision over Arron Lyons.

Ferreyro will be looking to get back in the win column after he lost a ten round split decision Homero Fonseca on November 6th

In a second eight round co-feature, Heavyweights Damian Wills and Arron Lyons will tussle in what could be an entertaining scrap.

Wills of Los Angeles has a record 29-2-1 with twenty two knockouts is once again on the cusp of a major opportunity.

Wills won his first twenty-one bouts which included wins over Yaqui Diaz (13-3) and Salif.

He stepped up to face fellow unbeaten Chris Arreola as part of the Floyd Mayweather – Carlos Bladomir undercard and engaged in a toe to toe war before being stopped in seven by the future world title challenger.

Two fights later, Wills dropped a ten round unanimous decision to yet another undefeated future title challenger in Kevin Johnson before embarking on his currant seven fight winning streak which includes his latest outing when he stopped former Super Middleweight title challenger Rubin Williams.

Lyons of Las Cruces, New Mexico has a record of 12-9-1 with nine knockouts, should not be taken lightly as he has sprung the upset in the past.

Lyons has wins over then undefeated Joey Abell (9-0); two wins over Gabe Brown (18-6-3) and his last bout when he scored a shocking fourth round stoppage over Lenroy Thomas on December 11th.

The rest of the card will feature some great fights and prospects.

6 Rounds – Light Heavyweights—Bobby Rooney (11-3-1, 6 KO’s) takes on Walter Foster (4-3-1, 4 KO’s)

6 Rounds – Super Featherweights—Victor Valenzuela (8-1, 1 KO) vs. Steven Johnson (6-2, 4 KO’s)

4 Rounds – Jr. Middleweights—Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Bobby Bynum (0-2)

4 Rounds – Lightweights—Chris Green (4-2, 1 KO) vs. Jason Rorie (6-11-2, 3 KO’s)

4 Rounds—Jr. Middleweights–Steven Martinez (8-0, 7 KO’s) vs. TBA

The action begins at 7:30 pm

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In what is considered an upset, Carlos Molina held the heralded an undefeated Erislandy Lara to a ten round draw in a Jr. Middleweight bout at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas.

Molina pressed the action and gave Lara his toughest test to date and the score cards proved that. It took a late rally from Lara to even get a draw that had the pro-Molina crowd booing the decision that read 97-93 for Molina and 95-95 on two cards.

Molina of Chicago is now 17-4-2. Lara of Miami is 15-0-1.

Cuban Jr. Middleweight Yudel Jhonson stopped Richard Gutierrez in round seven of their scheduled ten round bout.

Jhonson rocked Gutierrez with a right hook and landed five more shots before referee Russell Mora stopped the fight maybe a little prematurely at 1:09 of round seven.

Jhonson, 153 lb of Miami is now 10-0 with seven knockouts. Gutierrez, 156 lbs of Cartegena, Colombia is now 26-6-1.

Yunier Dorticos kept his perfect knockout streak intact as he stopped Jose Luis Herrera in round two of a scheduled six round Cruiserweight bout.

Dorticos dropped Herrera in round and a follow up flurry made referee Tony Weeks stop the bout at 2:36 of round two.

Dorticos, 199 lbs of Miami is now 12-0 with twelve knockouts. Herrera, 202 lbs of Colombia is now 16-11.

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Osmanu Adama scored a fourth round stoppage over Marcus Upshaw in a scheduled twelve round Middleweight fight that highlighted a championship card at the Hanging Gardens in River Grove, Illinois just outside of Chicago.

Adama landed a big left hook that rocked Upshaw into the corner and the fight was stopped after a follow up flurry at forty-two seconds of the round.

Adama, 160 lbs of Chicago via Accra, Ghana is now 19-2 with fourteen knockouts. Upshaw, 157 lbs of Jacksonville, FL is now 13-5-1.

In what had a hostile build up, Joey Hernandez scored a disqualification victory over Angel Hernandez in a scheduled ten round Jr, Middleweight bout.

Joey dropped Angel at the end of round two and the fight was entertaining throughout. Angel roughhoused during the fight with low blows and hitting behind the head ans was disqualified for the latter infraction.

Joey, 154 lbs is now 18-1-1. Angel, 154 lbs of Chicago is now 30-10.

The two had to be separated at the weigh-in after the the pushed each other and exchanged obscenities

Lanardo Tyner and Adrian Granados fought to a eight round draw in a Welterweight bout.

Scores were 77-75 each way and 76-76.

Tyner, 147 lbs of Houston is 24-4-2. Granados, 148 lbs of Cicero, IL is 7-1-1.

Brooke Dierdorf and Ashley Vurray fought to a four round draw in a ladies Lightweight bout.

Each girl won a card at 39-37 while a third card read 38-38.

Dierdorf, 132 1/2 lbs is now 6-5-2. Curry, 133 lbs is now 3-5-2.

Mike Jimenez scored a four round unanimous decision over Cameron Allen in a sUper Middleweight bout.

Scores were 39-37 for Jimenez, 167 lbs of Chicago and is now 4-0. Allen, 165 lbs of Battle Creek, MI is now 3-6

Eric Estrada won a six round unanimous decision over James Lester in a Super Featherweight bout.

Estrada, 131 lbs of Chicago won by scores of 59-55 on all cards and is now 9-1. Lester, 130 lbs of Detroit is now 9-5.

Antonio Canas dropped Andrew Hartley twice in round one and scored a first round stoppage in a scheduled four round Jr. Welterweight bout

Canas, 140 lbs of Chicago is 4-0 with three knockouts. Hartley 145 lbs of Arkansas is 2-20.

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CHICAGO / NEW YORK (March 25, 2011)—On Friday night in Chicago a terrific night of boxing that will feature two title bouts will take place but on Thursday night the fireworks started early as Angel Hernandez and Joey Hernandez engaged in a brawl just after they weighed in for their USBO Jr. Middleweight.

That fight plus the IBO Intercontinental Middleweight title bout between Osmanu Adama and Marcus Uoshaw will be part of a broadcast that can be seen on www.gfl.tv for just $9.99 by clicking: http://www.gfl.tv/Events/Fight/Boxing/Chicago_Fight_Night__3_World_Titles_One_Night/991

The tension has been brewing since the fight was announced between Hernandez and Hernandez.

After they each weighed in at the Jr. Middleweight limit, the two posed face to face and that’s when everything came unraveled.

“There was stuff said going into this”, said Joey Hernandez

“He was fed up and when we had the stare down he pushed me.”

“My Mom was there and didn’t want to escalate any further, but Angel told my mom to F*** off and that totally crossed the line”

Hernandez and Hernandez will not have long to wait to settle their hostilities as they will settle it in the ring on Friday in front of the whole world.

FULL WEIGH-IN RESULTS
Osamanu Adama-160 vs Marcus Upshaw-157
(IBO Intercontinental Middleweight championship)
Angel Hernandez-154 vs Joey Hernandez-154
(USBO Jr. Middleweight championship)
Lanardo Tyner -147 vs Adrian Granados -148
Antonio Canas-140 vs Andrew Hartley -145
Eric Estrada-131 vs James Lester-130
Mike Jimenez-167 vs Cameron Allen -165
Brooke Dierdorff -132.5 vs Ashleigh Curry -133

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April 2—Pound for Pound Promotions featuring undefeated Super Middleweight Farah Ennis and sensational Heavyweight knockout artist Amir “Hardcore” Mansour

Baltimore Ravens Safety and Cruiserweight Tommy Zbikowski talks about his fledgling boxing career

Undefeated Featherweight Matt Remillard talks about his showdown with fellow undefeated Miguel Angel Garcia

WBA Super Featherweight champion Jorge Solis talks to Marc Abrams of 15rounds.com about his showdown with WBA Featherweight champion Yuriorkis Gamboa

Undefeated Super Bantamweight Teon Kennedy talks to 15rounds.com Marc Abrams about his March 26 showdown with Jorge Diaz in Atlantic City

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CHICAGO / NEW YORK (March 23, 2011)—This Friday night from Hanging Gardens in River Grove, Illinois just outside Chicago, Cynthia Tolaymat’s CFC Promotions presents a boxing card that will feature three title fights and all the action can be seen LIVE on GFL.tv Friday, March 25 at 5:30PM EST.

The fight card can be ordered for just $9.99 by clicking: http://www.gfl.tv/Events/Fight/Boxing/Chicago_Fight_Night__3_World_Titles_One_Night/991

Osumanu Adama will take on Marcus Upshaw in a twelve round bout for the IBO Intercontinental Middleweight title.

Perennial Welterweight contender David Estrada will take on Lanardo Tyner for the IBO Intercontinental Welterweight title.

Joey Hernandez will battle Angel Hernandez for the USBO Jr. Middleweight title.

Adama of Miami, Florida via Accra, Ghana has a record of 18-2 with thirteen knockouts. He won his first thirteen bouts and only has lost to Dyah Davis and Donovan George. He is coming off a twelve round unanimous decision over Angel Hernandez.

Upshaw of Jacksonville, Florida has a record of 13-4-1 with six knockouts.

He has been matched very tough as he has lost to undefeated prospects Phil Williams and Edwin Rodriguez as well as then undefeated contender Tarvis Simms.

Upshaw has pulled many surprises in his career, just ask heralded James McGirt Jr. who Upshaw held to a draw. Upshaw has wins over undefeated Ashandi Gibbs (10-0) and his last bout when he went up to the hometown of Renan St, Juste (21-1-1) and won a split decision.

Estrada of Chicago has been in with just about every major name around the Welterweight division and has been in many fight of the year candidates.

The thirty-two year old has a record of 25-6 with sixteen knockouts. Estrada won his first fifteen bouts which included victories over undefeated fighters such as Matias Rios (7-0); Eric Pinero (1-0) and once beaten Armando Velardez (14-1).

After a loss to undefeated top Prospect Ishe Smith (12-0), Estrada won three in a row against Nurhan Suleyman (14-0) and a big upset over Chris Smith (19-0-1) on SHO BOX.

That win set up a fight against the legendary “Sugar” Shane Mosley as part of a major Pay Per View. Estrada came up a little short but fought well enough to stay at the top of the rankings and compete in an IBF Elimination bout against Kermit Cintron.

Once again, Estrada showed his mettle before being stopped in ten rounds in a what was a back and forth war.

Estrada’s only losses since have come to currant WBC Welterweight champion Andre Berto (19-0); Jesus Soto Karass and undefeated power puncher Luis Abregu (24-0) via split decision in a bout that many who watched the bout thought Estrada should have won.

Estrada has since pulled off a big upset when he stopped undefeated Orlando Lora (26-0-1) and in his last bout he scored a fifth round stoppage over Franklin Gonzalez.

Tyner is in the same boat as Estrada as he has fought many big names and pulling off some big upsets.

Tyner of Houston has a record of 24-4-1 with fifteen knockouts. He won his first nineteen bouts before dropping bouts to former world title challengers Lamont Peterson and Mike Arnaoutis. After losing to future Super Welterweight champion Saul Alvarez, Tyner came back to upset rising prospect Antwone Smith (18-1-1)

Joey Hernandez of Miami has a record of 17-1-1 with ten knockouts.

He won his first fifteen bouts which included a decision win over undefeated Alpachino Allen.

He is coming off a second round stoppage over fifty-five fight veteran Saul Duran

Angel Hernandez of Chicago has a record of 30-9 with seventeen knockouts.

Much like the rest of the card, Hernandez has fought top competition such as former world title challenger Wilfredo Rivera ( L UD); a sixth round knockout over Leonard Townsend (35-1); a decision win over former world title challenger Larry Marks (22-5) a decision loss to former world title challenger JC Candelo (24-4-3) a split decision loss to future IBF Jr. Middleweight champion Kassim Ouma (16-1-1);

He then challenged IBF Jr. Middleweight champion Winky Wright before dropping a unanimous decision as part of the Roy Jones – Antonio Tarver Pay per View undercard.

Hernandez has gone on to defeat McGirt Jr. (19-1-1) and former world title challenger Antwun Echols before dropping his two fights to Peter Manfredo and Adama

Roman Gonzalez made the first defense of the WBA Light Flyweight title with a twelve round unanimous decision over Manuel Vargas in Puebla, Mexico

Gonzalez controlled the action as he pressed the action and back Vargas up. Gonzalez fought the last three rounds with a cut around his left eye that was caused by a Vargas headbutt.

Gonzalez, 108 lbs of Managua, Nicaragua won by scores of 119-109; 116-112; 116-112 to stay perfect at 28-0.

Vargas, 108 lbs of Lagos De Moreno, Mexico and a former minimumweight champion is now 29-8-1.

Former two-time world title challenger Ricardo Dominguez scored a ten round split decision over tough Luis Arceo in a Lightweight bout.

Dominguez dropped Arceo in round three and Arceo was bloodied throughout but kept coming forward and thats what made the fight close.

Dominguez of Culican, Mexico is now 33-7-2. Arceo is now 23-11-3

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CHESTER, PA (March 20, 2011)—This past Friday night a capacity crowd at Harrah’s in Chester, PA a saw a memorable night of boxing as it was a night filled with thrilling action with four big upsets topping the bill.

The card was promoted by Joey Eye Boxing along with David Feldman.

In the main event, Bryne Green squeaked out a razor thin split decision over Ryan Belasco. The difference on the score cards was a flash knockdown that Green scored in round five. Belasco boxed well and Green landed some quick combinations.

When the scores were announced at the end of the eight round bout, many in the crowd booed as they thought that despite the knockdown Belasco had pulled it out.

In the co-feature, it was much of the same as the main event as Georgi Kevlishvilli made his American debut as he took a controversial split decision from Anthony Flores.

Flores used the jab to keep the hard charging Kevlishvilli at bay but the Russian continued to move forward and evidentially stole rounds by trying to dictate the action.

Again many at ringside were bewildered by the outcome.

After the show, promoter Joey Eye agreed with the consensus ringside opinions.

“The two main fights were definitely controversial and we would want to see rematches on those fights. I thought Flores defiantly pulled it out and we will be working to secure a rematch for Anthony.”

“But a night like this just goes to show that we aren’t just blowing smoke when we told everyone we want good competitive fights where before the fight you don’t know who will win. Tonight we saw that as everybody came to win and we look forward to another night like this when we have ROUND 3 on June 3rd”

Local favorite and Radnor Police Sergeant Jamie Campbell was bitten by the upset bug as last minute replacement William Miranda won a four round unanimous decision over Campbell in their Heavyweight bout.

The tone was set early as in the opening bout, winless Ramon Castro finally got on the right side of a decision as he scored a four round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Luis Castro.

Angel Ocasio kept his perfect mark intact as he scored a knockdown en route to a four round unanimous decision over George Santiago.

Teneal Goyco scored a highlight reel knockout with a fourth round destruction over Dennis Morris.

Ladies Lightweight Elizabeth Sherman scored a close split decision over Karen Dulin in a rematch.

Pro debuting Fred Jenkins Jr. was impressive in his pro debut by stopping Scott Bronner in a Light Heavyweight bout.

Rounding out the card was an exciting fight that ended in a draw between Philadelphia based Lightweight Lonnie Jackson Jr. and William Morris

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8 ROUNDS—LIGHTWEIGHTS—Bryne Green (6-4) 133 ½ lbs of Vineland, NJ S DEC over Ryan Belasco (14-5-3) 134 ½ lbs of Wilmington, DE..scores were 76-75 on 2 cards for Green and 77-74 for Belasco

6 ROUNDS—JR. LIGHTWEIGHTS—Georgi Kevlishvilli (12-1) 129 lbs of Moscow, Russia S DEC over Anthony Flores (9-3-1) 129 lbs of Philadelphia, PA… Scores were 59-55 on 2 cards for Kevlishvilli and 59-55 for Flores.

4 ROUNDS—Lightweights—Angel Ocasio (4-0) 133 lbs of Philadelphia, PA U DEC over George Santiago (1-3) 133 lbs of Brooklyn, NY…scores were 40-35; 39-36; 39-36

4 ROUNDS—HEAVYWEIGHTS—William Miranda (2-2) 230 lbs of Allentown, PA U DEC over Jamie Campbell (3-2) 281 lbs of Ridley Park, PA… scores were 40-36; 39-37 & 38-37

4 ROUNDS-FEMALE LIGHTWEIGHTS—Elizabeth Sherman (3-0) 127 ½ lbs of Philadelphia, PA S DEC over Karen Dulin (2-8) 127 ½ lbs of Mystic, CT… Scores were 39-37 on 2 cards for Sherman and 39-37 for Dulin

4 ROUNDS—Light Heavyweights—Teneal Goyco (4-1, 2 KO’s) 172 ½ lbs of Philadelphia, PA TKO 4 (:36) over Dennis Morris (1-1) 176 lbs of Milwaukee, WI

4 ROUNDS—LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS—Fred Jenkins Jr. (1-0, 1 KO) 170 lbs of Philadelphia, PA TKO 2 (2:21) Scott Bronner (0-1) 172 lbs of Lebanon, PA

4 ROUNDS—LIGHTWEIGHTS—Lonnie Jackson Jr. (1-0-1) 133 lbs of Philadelphia, PA MAJ DRAW with William Morgan (0-0-1) 134 lbs of Philadelphia, PA… Scores were 38-37 Morgan and 37-37 on 2 cards

4 ROUNDS—LIGHTWEIGHTS—Ramon Ellis (1-6) 134 lbs of Philadelphia U DEC over Luis Castro (3-1) 135 lbs of Philadelphia…Scores were 40-36; 39-37 on two cards

THE NEXT CARD AT HARRAH’S CHESTER WILL BE FRIDAY NIGHT JUNE 3RD

Lucian Bute made the seventh defense of the IBF Super Middleweight crown with a body punch assault tenth round stoppage over gritty Brian Magee in front of over 13, 000 rabid fans at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada.

Bute came out and over the first few rounds was very effective with the right hook but Magee was competitive as he featured some body work. Magee was doing well at the beginning of rounds but Bute would box well enough to take most of the first five frames. In round six, Bute landed a vicious right hook to the that sent Magee down to a knee. Magee got up but Bute was dominant the rest of the round as he landed some more right hooks and straight lefts.

Just seconds after being sent to the canvas via a low blow, Magee was dropped with another right hook to the body in round seven. Replays later showed that the low blow was indeed a solid and legal punch. Magee came out in round eight looking like a tired fighter from the effects of the body work.

Magee would not go away as he was tough as nails in taking some shots and not giving up in an effort to pull off the big upset.

In round ten, Bute landed yet another crushing uppercut but this time landing flush on the chin that sent Magee to his knees and referee Pete Patgorski waved off the bout immediately at 2:04 of round ten.

Bute, 167 1/2 lbs of Montreal is now 28-0 with twenty-three knockouts. Magee, 167 3/4 lbs of Northern Island is now 34-4-1.

The fifth consecutive stoppage by Bute begged the obvious question: Who is next? Ready to answer that question was Mikkel Kessler, who flew from Denmark to attend the fight and provide commentary with the SHOWTIME broadcasting team. Asked if he would fight Bute in front of the Lucian-loving Montreal crowd, Kessler responded, “Yea, why not?” He later continued, “[Bute] can have his hometown. I’ll kick his [butt] anywhere.”

When questioned if he would be interested in a match with the former WBA and WBC Super Middleweight Champion, Bute commented, “If he’s well enough to fight, I’ll fight anyone.”

It didint last long and was far from dramatic but Vitali Klitschko made the sixth defense of the WBC Heavyweight title when Odlanier Solis could not continue at the end of round one in Cologne, Germany.

Solis was doing decent in the first round as he landed a couple of shots with his quick hands. Klitschko was forcing Solis but landed nothing of note. At the end of the first frame, Solis jumped forward and then fell to the canvas after his leg gave out. The action was ruled a knockdown by referee Guadlupe Garcia. Solis got to his feet and was limping badly and the fight was waved off.

Klitschko, 249 lbs of Kiev, Ukraine is now 42-2 with thirty-nine knockouts. Solis, 245 lbs of Miami is now 17-1.

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Ryan Belasco 134 ½ – Bryne Geen 133 ½
Anthony Flores 129 – Georgi Kevlishvilli 129
Angel Ocasio 133 – George Santiago 133
Teneal Goyco 172 ½ – Dennis Morris 176
Luis Castro 135 lbs – Ramon Ellis 134
Elizabeth Sherman 127 ½ – Karen Dulin 127 ½
Jamie Campbell 281 – William Miranda 230
Lonnie Jackson Jr. 133 – William Morgan 134
Fred Jenkins Jr. 170 – Scott Bronner 172

Venue: Harrah’s in Chester, PA
Promoter: Joey Eye & David Feldman
1st bell: 7:30 pm est
Broadcast: www.gofightlive.tv on tape delay

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CHESTER, PA (March 16, 2011)-On Tuesday night, Joey Eye Boxing along with David Feldman held the final press conference in advance of the big night of boxing dubbed “Round 2” that will take place Friday night at Harrah’s in Chester, PA.

Most of the combatants were on hand to give their final statements before their bouts.

In the main event, Ryan Belasco of Wilmington, DE will take on Bryne Green of Vineland, NJ in a Jr. Welterweight bout scheduled for eight rounds.

In the six round Jr. Lightweight co-feature Anthony Flores of Philadelphia takes on once-beaten Georgi Klevishvilli

The undercard will highlight some of the top prospects in the Philadelphia area such Angel Ocasio, Teneal Goyco, Elizabeth Sherman, Lonnie Jackson Jr,, Luis Castro and Fred Jenkins Jr.

Taking part in a four round Heavyweight bout will be Radnor policeman Jamie Campbell.

Ryan Belasco (14-4-3, 3 KO’s—Jr. Welterweight)—“I trained and worked very hard for Friday night. I am not going to let anybody down. I will come to rumble and I hope Green does the same. I know Green is a good boxer with good skills but I believe I am a little stronger then he is. I trained to hard for this”

Anthony Flores (9-2-1, 6 KO’s—Jr. Lightweight)—“I am just looking to get back to a good win against a tough competitor and show everyone what I am really made of. He is a tough guy from Russia who is 11-1. Hopefully I can get a win over a good guy like him”

Teneal Goyco (3-1, 1 KO—Light Heavyweight)—“I guarantee that I will put on an exciting fight for everyone. I’m not the best but I am a tough guy”

Angel Ocasio (3-0, 1 KO—Lightweight)—“ I want to put on a show for you guys and like all boxers, I do my talking with their fists and that’s what I am going to do on Friday night. I been sparring heavier people to work on my power. My opponent is a tough kid from New York and New York kids always bring it. I think he’s tailor made for me

Jamie Campbell (3-1, 2 KO’s—Heavyweight)”I am coming off of two straight knockouts and hopefully I continue that path. I have about 250 people so its like a mini wedding for me and hopefully I take care of business and move on to the next one”

Luis Castro (3-0, 1 KO—Lightweight)—“I am not much of a big talker. I do my talking in the ring. I am back and back for good. I am predicting a 2nd round knockout”

Lonnie Jackson Jr. (1-0—Lightweight)” I am going to retire undefeated but not after one fight”

Joey Eye (Promoter)—“Its going to be a great night of exciting boxing.” We have Ryan Belasco who doesn’t know how to back up. It’s going to be a Philly fight night right here in Chester. This venue is like a nice little piece of Vegas with free parking and a nice arena

David Feldman (Promoter)—“There wasn’t one person who left here for our first show and didn’t see wars in the ring. All of the “A sides” are in a tough fights. These are evenly matched knock down drag out fights coming to Harrah’s. Old school fights”

NOTES— Amber Joy Watkins—Miss Pennsylvania USA will take part in some ring announcing duties…Friday night will also be the first night of Horse Racing at Harrah’s Chester and three of the fights will be named for the fighters (Lonnie Jackson, Luis Castro & Jamie Campbell) …Sherman owns a boxing Gym at Passyunk and Reed Street…If Campbell wins there is talk that he may fight George Foreman Jr in June.

PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO LINKS—WEBISTES MAY USE EMBEDDED CODES FOR USE ON THE SITE

PART 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAHChk5TFzw

PART 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zune_0WNE-0

Tickets are now on sale for $100 (VIP); $60 (Ringside) and $45 (General Admission) and can be purchased at the Harrahs Chester Gift Shop; By calling Joey Eye (267-304-9399); David Feldman (610-291-0806); 800-480-8020 and Peltz Boxing 215-765-0922 or on www.webtix.net

Andre Berto and Victor Ortiz meet at the Palm restaurant in New York City to announce their April 16 WBC Welterweight title fight

WBC Welterweight champion Andre Berto discusses his April 16 title defense against Victor Ortiz

Promoter Lou DiBella sounds off on Sergio Martinez and Andre Berto – Victor Ortiz

Victor Ortiz talks about his April 16 showdown with WBC Welterweight champion Andre Berto

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Press Conference in advance of Round 2 at Harrah’s in Chester, Pa that will take place on March 18, 2011 featuring Ryan Belasco and Bryne Green promoted by Joey Eye Boxing and David Feldman

PART 2

Undefeated Super Bantamweight Teon Kennedy talks about his March 26 showdown with Jorge Diaz

Ricardo Mayorga did not get the memo as the 10-1 underdog who by most experts opinons was supposed to be fodder, made Miguel Cotto work very hard to earn a twelfth round round knockout to retain the WBA Super Welterweight title in an entertaining scrap at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Cotto was very proficient with his jab and boxing skills as the he was easy to land on the bar brawling Mayorga. Mayorga made it dificult at times for Cotto as some of wild but hard swing got through and even looked like he wobbled Cotto on one occasion. The two engaged in wild exchanges throughout the affair with the challenger giving as good as he received and begged Cotto to fight him in the corner a couple times during the fight.

Cotto was very consistent but had a tough round seven as it seemed like Mayorga was making his last stand and drilled Cotto with a big right in the corner. Cotto got back to jabbing and landing effective body punches over the next few round and it seemed that Mayorga was falling behind on the cards.

In the final round, Cotto and Mayorga both threw huge left hooks with Cotto catching Mayorga flush on the jaw that caused a delayed reaction knockdown scored for Cotto. Mayorga went down holding his hand but got up. Cotto landed a couple of shots and Mayorga just spread his arms out in the corner and summoned referee Robert Byrd fifty-three seconds into round twelve.

Cotto, 154 lbs of Caguas, PR will now look for a summer showdown rematch with Antonio Margarito as Cotto now sports a record of 36-2 with twenty-nine knockouts. Mayorga, 154 lbs of Managua, Nicaragua is now 29-8-1.

“I tried to finish the final round but the pain in my hand was too much,” said Mayorga. “I don’t care about my thumb; I didn’t want it to end like that.”

After the fight, the humble Pride of Puerto Rico complemented his opponent, “[Mayorga] has pretty strong hands and he could beat anyone.”

Mayorga showed a rare bit of respect in return, “As a man, I have to admit when I do well and when I do not. Give Cotto credit,” said Mayorga. “He hits hard and is a great champion.”

Jr. Middleweight Pawel Wolak scored the most significant win of his career by scoring a stoppage victory over former world champion Yuri Foreman after Foreman quit on his stool after round six of their scheduled ten round bout.

Wolak was relentless with his pressure as he continuously drilled Foreman with right hands. Foreman did not handle the all out pressure of Wolak as he landed shots at will. Foreman was not able to box and move like is his nature as Wolak would not let Foreman feel comfortable at all during the eighteen minutes of action.

Wolak, 154 lbs of Mt. Arlington, NJ is now 29-1 with nineteen knockouts. Foreman lost his second in a row and is now 28-2.

“I didn’t feel like myself tonight,” said Foreman. “From the long layoff, I didn’t feel sharp. I felt mushy.”

Baltimore Ravens safety Tommy Zbikowski scored a body punch knockout over Rich Bryant in round one of a scheduled four round Heavyweight bout.

Zbikowski landed a left hook to the chest that sent Bryant down after a delayed reaction. After he got to his feet, referee Russell Mora stopped the fight at 1:45.

Zbikowski, 193 lbs of Chicago is 2-0 with two knockouts. Bryant is 1-3.

Miguel Vazquez retained the IBF Lightweight championship with a twelve round unanimous decision over mandatory contender Lenny Zappavigna.

Vazquez boxed well using an effective jab and occasional right hand. Vazquez opened up cuts over both eyes of the challanger. Zappavigna had a little success when he tried to push the action. Vazquez closed the show by boxing as he did in the early rounds.

Scores were 118-110; 118-110; and 117-111 for Vazquez, 135 lbs of Guadalajara, Mexico and is now 28-3. Zappavigna, 135 lbs of Sydney, AUS is now 25-1.

Middleweight prospect Matt Korobov scored a first round knockout over Michael Walker in a scheduled eight bout.

Korobov landed a perfect straight left that sent Walker down and out.

Korobov of St. Petersburg, FL is 14-0 with nine knockouts. Walker of Chicago is now 19-7-2.

In a competitive Super Bantamweight bout, Jesus Rojas scored a six round unanimous decision over Isaac Hidalgo.

Rojas, 122 lbs of Caguas, PR is now 17-1 after winning by scores of 59-55; 59-55 and 58-56. Hidalgo, 122 lbs of Tuscon, AZ is now 8-7-2.

Heavyweight Eric Molina scored a sixth round knockout over Joseph Rabotte in a scheduled round bout.

Molina dropped Rabotte from a big right in round two and once again in the fifth. Clearly beaten, Rabotte was saved by referee Kenny Bayless in round six after a series of punches.

Molina, 227 lbs of Lifort, TX is now 17-1 with thirteen knockouts. Rabotte, 255 lbs of Myrtle Beach, SC is now 9-16-1.

Lightweight Juan Gonzalez remained undefeated by stopping Jeremy McLaurin in round one in a scheduled eight round bout.

Gonzlaez of Caguas, Puerto Rico is 11-0 with ten knockouts. McLaurin of Coon Rapids, MN is now 8-2.

Photo by Chris Farina/ Top Rank

Undefeated Light Heavyweight Joel Castillo (7-0, 4 KO’s) talks about his April 2nd fight on April 2nd at The Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn, NY