PHILADELPHIA (June 3, 2010)—Two highly regarded fighters will take part in the two co-featured bouts this Friday night at The Legendary Blue Horizon that will headline a seven bout card promoted by SAM Promotions in association with Blue Horizon Boxing LLC.

Farah Ennis (13-0, 7 KO’s) will take on forty-eight fight veteran Steve Walker in one six round co-feature of Super Middleweights while undefeated featherweight, Coy “Pretty Boy” Evans (8-0-1, 2 KO’s) will do battle with thirty-two fight vet Barbaro Zepeda in the second co-feature.

Ennis of Philadelphia has been making a steady climb up the ranks and has prepared for this fight under the watchful eye of his father and renowned trainer, Derrick “Bozy” Ennis.

“I really don’t know his name or know his record”, said Farah.

“I am coming in prepared and looking for a victory. Even though I don’t know much about my opponent, I never sleep on anyone as I know they are always looking for a fight but I am coming to fight too.”

Like Ennis, Evans (8-0-1, 2 KO’s) is trained by “Bozy” Ennis and has looked explosive recently as he has racked up highlight-reel knockouts in two of his last three bouts.

“I don’t know much about Zepeda”, said Evans.

“If I listen to my corner and do what I have to do, I will come out victorious on Friday night.”

“I love to fight at The Legendary Blue Horizon as this is the place where a lot of the greats fought and on Friday I am looking to have a great performance”

Both Evans and Ennis are managed by Moz Gonzalez and Eddie Woods.

The remaining five bouts are as followed:

Van Oscar Penovaroff (5-0, 4 KO’s) vs. Kywame Hill (1-3-1, 1 KO) in a six round Lightweight bout.
Keenan Smith (1-0) vs. Alex Monte (1-0) in a four round Super Featherweight bout
Olivia Fonseca (3-2-2, 2 KO’s) vs. Akima Stocks (3-0, 3 KO’s) in a four round female Jr. Middleweight bout
Ismael Garcia (1-0) vs. Damion Reed(0-1) in a four round Jr. Middleweight bout
Darrell Jones (3-0, 1 KO) vs. Marcus Hall (3-1, 2 KO’s) in a four round Jr. Middleweight bout

Tickets for this great night of boxing are scaled at $45, $55, $65, $125, and $200 and are available at The Legendary Blue Horizon (215) 763 0500 and the Muhammad Ali Boxing Gym (267) 979 2163.

The Legendary Blue Horizon is located at 1314 North Broad Street

Bonus footage of Allan Green as he prepares for his June 19th showdown with with WBA Super Middleweight champion Andre Ward as part of the World Boxing Classic

Hollywood, Florida – On Friday Night June 4, 2010 at the Fuchs Pavilion at the famed Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds, home of the Miami-Dade County, BLUE WAVE GROUP in association with Caribe Promotions, DeCubas Presents and Warriors Boxing and ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights”, presents an evening of World Class Boxing in honor of Cuba’s “Ladies in White”.

The main event features Cuba’s 2004 Olympic Silver Medal winner Yudell Johnson (6-0, 4 KO’s) against hard hitting Brazilian contender Juliano Ramos (16-3, 13 KO’s). The Co-Main Event features undefeated Puerto Rican Contender Kenny Galarza (13-0, 13 KO’s) against also undefeated US contender Brad Solomon (11-0, 4 KO’s).

In addition to these 2 action packed fights, there will be 6 additional bouts featuring Cuban and Puerto Rican Olympians and other up and coming international boxers.

“Blue Wave Group is very excited about presenting this event. We promise everyone who attends they will be thoroughly entertained as we have several surprises in store for the live audience in addition to the great fights scheduled” said Derek Jackson, CEO of Blue Wave Group, LLC.

“I cannot think of a better group to honor during our boxing show then our beloved “Ladies in White” said Boris Arencibia, President of Caribe Promotions.

Yudell Johnson, a Cuban Defector who won the silver medal at the Olympics in Athens, Greece in 2004, is fighting his first main event. Despite having only 6 professional fights, Yudell believes he is ready to step up to the big time because of his extensive amateur background and Olympic experience. He faces a fighter in who Juliano Ramos who has 13 knockouts in wins, 16 wins, and who brings more professional experience. Ramos who has been on ESPN, and has been in with World Champions Kermit Cintron and up and coming superstar Mike Jones. Ramos is coming off a 1st round knockout of previously undefeated Jarred Leblanc (12-0) in his last fight.

In the Co-Main event Kenny Galarza tries to keep his knockout streak going against an undefeated Brad Solomon in a true “pick-em” fight.

Tickets are available on www.ticketcaliente.com or by calling 954-985-1155 for other ticket locations. The prices are as follows: $35 and $75, VIP table seats are also available at $100, $150 and $200 per seat, or on the day of the event at the Fuchs Pavilion Box Office. Doors open at 6:30pm and first fight will start at 7pm. Fuchs Pavilion at Miami Dade County Fair Expo Center, 109th Avenue and Coral Way, Miami, Florida 33316.

For more information please call Warriors Boxing at 954-985-1155, Ricky DeCubas at 305-586-1330 and Luis Fernandez at 786-216-8633

BRONX, NY (May 31, 2010)—On Saturday night June 5th, A special and historical night of boxing will take place at Yankee Stadium.

The night will be special for many reasons to many people. But for one it will particularly special as for Darren Antola it will be a chance to serve as a cutman for WBA Super Welterweight champion Yuri Foreman in his title defense against former two-division champion Miguel Cotto.

Antola who grew up in North Jersey was a rabid Yankee fan as a kid and like many kids in his neighborhood, had dreams of donning the pinstripes and being a Yankee.

Antola will be a busy man on June 5th as before he accompanies Foreman to the ring, he will be in the corner of emerging prospects Jorge Diaz and Pawel Wolak.

“This fight night is definatly a dream come true for me to participate at Yankee Stadium”, said Antola.

“Growing up I was a huge fan of the Yankees and Don Mattingly and I don’t think I was any different from anybody else on wanting to play for the Yankees and now I can work on the same grounds as Derek Jeter on a high profile stage.”

Antola began to box at the Times Square Gym where he met Jimmy Archer who was the brother of Middleweight contender Joey Archer.

Unfortunately, Antola was in a car accident which cut short any type of in-ring career.

Antola had the fire to stay around boxing and would hang around boxing gyms and just talk boxing with the likes of Lou Duva and legendary cutman Ace Marotta.

Also at the gym was world renowned trainer Tommy Brooks, who just happened to be the son-in-law to Duva.

Also in the gym was another cutman named Jimmy Colotto. Colotto learned his trade from Chicky Ferrera and Charlie Goldman.

Colotto took Antola under his wing and young Darren began to learn everything there was to know about being a competent cutman.

Antola continued to observe and learn in the gym until he was ready to work his first corner.

Although a little nervous, Antola remembered a very important bit of advice he received from Archer and that is “Don’t Panic and just do your job”

Antola’s first experience with a cut happened in an exhibition bout in Ohio where Antola was working with Archer. The fighter for which Archer was working with suffered a cut just ten seconds into the round, when sitting in the corner, Archer told Antola “Darren, be ready to take care of that cut”

Much to his surprise the nerves were gone and Antola went to work on the fighter’s cut. The cut was not a problem for the remaineder of the fight and Antola had his calling.

Months later, Brooks came to Antola and told him that it was time to leave the exhibition circuit and join him and Duva in the paid ranks. Antola wanted to seek approval from his mentor, and Archer gave him his blessing to become a professional cutman.

From that point on, Antola begun working with Brooks and Duva first at the Red Brick Gym in Newark, New Jersey then later at a gym that Brooks and Duva opened up in West Paterson, New Jersey.

Antola has built up a great reputation for himself as he has been in the corner for Yuri Foreman’s WBA Super Welterweight title winning effort this past November 14th in Las Vegas. Not bad for a kid from New Jersey.

Antola also has manned the corner of other world champions such as former WBO Jr. Welterweight champion Kendall Holt as well as former Heavyweight champion of the world Riddick Bowe and former Jr. Welterweight champion Vivian Harris as well as former two-time cruiserweight title challenger Bobby Gunn.

In addition to Foreman, Wolk and Diaz, Antola also is the chief cutman for some of New Jersey’s finest prospects such as Jeremy Bryan, Victor Valenzuela, as well as Maryland’s undefeated Light Heavyweight, Mark “TNT” Tucker .

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OFFICIAL WEIGHTS

WBO JUNIOR FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (12) – MAIN EVENT – PPV

Wilfredo Vazquez, Jr. (18-0-1, 15 KOs), WBO Jr. Featherweight Champion, Bayamon, Puerto Rico 122 LBS.

vs.

Zsolt Bedak (14-0-1, 12 KOs), WBO #1 Contender, Hamburg, Germany by way of Hungary 121 LBS.

WBO JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (12) – CO-FEATURE – PPV

Roman Martinez (23-0-1, 14 KOs), WBO Jr. Lightweight Champion, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico 130 LBS.

vs.

Gonzalo Munguia (17-6-3, 13 KOs), Challenger, Leon, Nicaragua 129 ½ LBS.

WBO FEMALE SUPER WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (10) – PPV

Hanna Gabriel (9-0-1, 5 KOs), San Jose, Costa Rica 152 LBS.

vs.

Gardy Pena (9-1-2, 6 KOs), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 152 LBS.

FLYWEIGHTS (4) – PPV

McWilliams Arroyo (2-0, 2 KOs), 2008 Puerto Rican Olympian, Fejardo, Puerto Rico 113 ½ LBS.

vs.

Samuel Gutierrez (5-6-1, 0 KOs), Coahuila de Zaragoza, Mexico 113 ½ LBS.

BANTAMWEIGHTS (4) – PPV

McJoe Arroyo (2-0, 1 KO), 2008 Puerto Rican Olympian, Fejardo, Puerto Rico 119 LBS.

vs.

Jairo Delgado (3-6, 3 KOs), Denver, Colorado, USA 118 LBS.

FACT SHEET

WHEN: Saturday, May 29, 2010 – 9 PM/ET 6 PM/PT

WHERE: Bayamon, Puerto Rico

PROMOTER: PR Best Boxing in association with All Star Boxing

PAY-PER-VIEW INFORMATION: Distributed in the United States by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 9 PM/ET – 6 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, and DISH Network for a suggested retail price of only $34.95.

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

RING ANNOUNCER: Jimmy Lennon, Jr.

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OFFICIAL WEIGHTS

WBC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (12) – MAIN EVENT – PPV

Vitali Klitschko (39-2, 37 KOs), WBC Champion, Los Angeles, California, USA by way of Ukraine 247 LBS.

vs.

Albert Sosnowski (45-2-1, 27 KOs), Challenger, Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom way of Poland 224 LBS.

NABF HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (12) – CO-FEATURE – PPV

Johnathon Banks (34-1, 17 KOs), NABF Champion, Detroit, Michigan, USA 225 ½ LBS.

vs.

Jason Gavern (19-7-3, 8 KOs), Challenger, Kissimmee, Florida, USA 225 ½ LBS.

HEAVYWEIGHTS (6) – PPV

Nendad Borovcanin (25-0, 18 KOs), Benja Luka, Bosnia 219 LBS.

vs.

Raymond Ochieng (21-10-2, 17 KOs), Nairobi, Kenya 218 LBS.

FACT SHEET

WHAT: “Fists Of Steel” PPV

WHEN: Saturday, May 29, 2010 – 3:00 PM/ET 12:00 PM/PT

WHERE: Veltins Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Germany

PROMOTER: K2 Promotions and Klitschko Management Group

PAY-PER-VIEW INFORMATION: Distributed in North America by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 3 PM/ET – 12 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, Avail-TVN and DISH Network in the United States, as well as Bell TV, Shaw PPV and Viewer’s Choice in Canada, for a suggested retail price of only $24.95.

A 30-minute condensed viewing and U.S. televised debut of the March 20th IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight title fight between champion Wladimir Klitschko and challenger Eddie Chambers, as well as Johnathon Banks highlights from his NABF title-winning bout on the same card against Travis Walker, will also be shown as part of the “Fist Of Steel” PPV.

PAY-PER-VIEW ANNOUNCER: Dave Farrer, former BSKYB boxing commentator

RING ANNOUNCER: Michael Buffer

OFFICIALS (Klitschko-Sosnowski): Jay Nady, USA, referee. Ken Morita, Japan, judge;

Hubert Minn, USA, judge; Sergio Silvi, Italy, judge. WBC Supervisor, Bob Logist, Belgium.

This Saturday night, European heavyweight champion, Albert “The Dragon” Sosnowski (45-2-1, 27KO) will be looking to become the first ever Polish Heavyweight Champion, when he takes on WBC heavyweight king, Vitali Klitschko (39-2, 37KO) at Veltins Arena, in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

The 31-year-old Polish native Sosnowski is promoted by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing (USA), Keyspan Media (Poland) and Matchroom Sport (UK).

Klitschko and Sosnowski both weighed in today with Sosnowski tipping the scales at a ripped and ready 224.4 lbs, while Vitali weighed in at 247 lbs.

“Albert is in absolutely phenomenal shape, so you know that he has trained extremely hard for this fight and is ready to go Saturday night,” stated Joe DeGuardia, CEO of Star Boxing, who is with Albert in Germany. “They are anticipating upwards of 40,000 Polish fans coming to show their support for Albert tomorrow night, so although Albert isn’t fighting in his own backyard, his strong contigent of fans will certainly try to make him feel like it. Albert is confident in his game plan and I am excited and looking forward to what I believe is going to be a every entertaining and exciting fight.”

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PHILADELPHIA (May 28, 2010)—On Friday night, June 4th boxing returns to The Legendary Blue Horizon with a great night of professional boxing as well as a celebration of Vernoca L. Michael’s sixty-fifth birthday.

The card is promoted by Blue Horizon Boxing Promotions LLC and SAM Promotions.

In the main event, world ranked Light Heavyweight Yusaf “Mack Attack” Mack will see action against an opponent to be named in an eight round bout.

Mack, of Philadelphia has a record of 28-3-2 with seventeen knockouts and is ranked number eleven in the world by the IBF.

Mack will be looking to get back in the win column and climb back up the rankings after his sixth round stoppage defeat to former world champion Glen Johnson on February 5th in Miami.

That fight was an IBF elimination bout and a win would have catapulted Mack into a world title opportunity with reigning champion Tavoris Cloud.

Before that setback, Mack had won five consecutive bouts which included an impressive decision over the highly regarded Chris Henry on February 6th, 2009.

This will be Mack’s first appearance in Philadelphia since September 26th, 2008 when Mack took out Omar Pittman at the Philadelphia Armory.

Mack is undefeated at The Legendary Blue Horizon (7-0, 4 KO’s) and in his last appearance at “The Blue” Mack won the USBA Super Middleweight title with an eighth round stoppage over Shannon Miller.

In the co-feature, hot prospect, Coy “Pretty Boy” Evans will take on an opponent to be named.

Evans of Philadelphia has a record of 8-0-1 with two knockouts and is quickly becoming one of the hottest fighters in the city.

After not recording a stopping his first six bouts, Evans has scored explosive knockouts in two of his last three outing which includes his most recent outing when Evans annihilated Morris Chule in three rounds on April 9th at The Arena in Philadelphia.

In a six round Super Middleweight fight, undefeated Farah Ennis (13-0, 7 KO’s) of Philadelphia will be looking for his second consecutive victory at The Legendary Blue Horizon he took out Frankie Santos in two rounds. Ennis, who is the brother of currant USBA Jr. Middleweight Derek Ennis, will be taking on an opponent to be named.

Van Oscar Penovaroff (5-0, 4 KO’s) of Kailua Kona, Hawaii will take on Gustavo Dailey (4-8, 1 KO) of Philadelphia in a four round Lightweight bout.

In a four round Ladies Jr. Middleweight bout, the popular Olivia “The Great” Fonseca (3-2-2, 2 KO’s) battles undefeated Akima Stocks (3-0, 3 KO’s) of Newark, NJ in a bout scheduled for four rounds.

In a four round Super Featherweight bout, Keenan Smith (1-0) of Philadelphia will take on Alex Monte, 1-0.

In a four round Jr. Middleweight bout, Ismael Garcia (1-0) of Milville, NJ takes on debuting Tyrone Rivera of Allentown, PA.

Legendary Blue Horizon favorite, Darrell Jones (3-0, 1 KO—all at The Legendary Blue Horizon) will take on Marcus Hall (3-1, 2 KO’s) of Rochester, NY.

Tickets for this great night of boxing are scaled at $45, $55, $65, $125, and $200 and are available at The Legendary Blue Horizon (215) 763 0500 and the Muhammad Ali Boxing Gym (267) 979 2163.

WBC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

MAIN EVENT – 12 ROUNDS

Vitali “Dr. Ironfist” KLITSCHKO ALBERT “The Dragon” SOSNOWSKI

3-Time World Champion and reigning WBC Title Holder Challenger & Former European Heavyweight Champion

Los Angeles, California, USA by way of Ukraine Brentwood, Essex, UK by way of Poland

39-2 (37 KOs) 45-2-1 (27 KOs)

NABF HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

CO-FEATURE – 12 ROUNDS

JOHNATHON BANKS JASON “The Sensation” GAVERN

NABF Heavyweight Champion WBC CABOFE Champion

Detroit, Michigan, USA Kissimmee, Florida, USA

24-1 (17 KOs) 19-7-3 (8 KOs)

CRUISERWEIGHTS — 6 ROUNDS

NENDAD BOROVCANIN RAYMOND OCHIENG

Banja Luka, Bosnia Nairobi, Kenya

25-0 (18 KOs) 21-10-2 (17 KOs)

(all fights and fighters subject to change)

WHAT: “Fists Of Steel” PPV

WHEN: Saturday, May 29, 2010 – 3:00 PM/ET 12:00 PM/PT

WHERE: Veltins Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Germany

PROMOTER: K2 Promotions and Klitschko Management Group

PAY-PER-VIEW INFORMATION: Distributed in North America by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 3 PM/ET – 12 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, Avail-TVN and DISH Network in the United States, as well as Bell TV, Shaw PPV and Viewer’s Choice in Canada, for a suggested retail price of only $24.95.

A 30-minute condensed viewing and U.S. televised debut of the March 20th IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight title fight between champion Wladimir Klitschko and challenger Eddie Chambers, as well as Johnathon Banks highlights from his NABF title-winning bout on the same card against Travis Walker, will also be shown as part of the “Fist Of Steel” PPV.

PAY-PER-VIEW ANNOUNCER: Dave Farrer, former BSKYB boxing commentator

RING ANNOUNCER: Michael Buffer

OFFICIALS (Klitschko-Sosnowski): Jay Nady, USA, referee. Ken Morita, Japan, judge;

Hubert Minn, USA, judge; Sergio Silvi, Italy, judge. WBC Supervisor, Bob Logist, Belgium.

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Aaron “The Hawk” Pryor will arrive in North Jersey, Wednesday, May 26 for a 2:00pm Press Conference to be held at 3 EAST BAR and GRILL, 217 Old State RT 3,Secaucus, New Jersey 07094, (201) 210-2094. The legendary WBA and IBF World Jr. Welterweight Champion will be accompanied by his son Aaron Pryor Jr.

The Pryor’s along with Vincent Ponte and Don Elbaum will be holding the press conference to announce an upcoming boxing event to be held Sunday, June 13 in Philadelphia. The show will take place at the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing.

Aaron Pryor Jr 13-2 10ko, of Cincinnati OH, will headline the afternoon show, in his 2nd fight under Gulfstream’s supervision, in an 8 rd, Super Middleweight bout. North Jersey boxers will be well represented on the upcoming event and will be in attendance at the press conference. Ossie Duran 24-8-2 9ko of Paterson NJ, will see action in an 8rd Jr. Middleweight bout. Duran’s opponent Jerome Ellis 12-11-2 10ko, ranked #1 Jr Middleweight in the Bahamas now residing in NJ will also be at 3 East. 3-2-1 1ko, Featherweight Jose Ortiz of Jersey City will be at the press conference with his manager and trainer former Contenders TV star Freddy Curiel. Budding Jersey City, Cruiserweight sensation 5-0 3ko Patrick Farrell will be there as will Union City rising Super Middleweight, Jason Escalara 8-0 7ko.

The press conference will be open to the public, with an opportunity to meet “The Hawk” as well as the other fighters, Information will be provided on ticket availability for the June 13 event, the first in a series of shows. Plans are in the works for a follow up show to be held out doors in North Jersey.

PRESS CONFERENCE
WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2:00 PM

3 EAST BAR and GRILL,
217 Old State RT 3,
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
(201) 210-2094

PHILADELPHIA (May 24, 2010)—On Sunday afternoon, June 13th A big day of boxing is planned for the beautiful Hyatt Regency along the Philadelphia waterfront that will be headlined by the son of the legend, Aaron Pryor Jr.

The card is promoted by Joey Eye Boxing.

Pryor of Cincinnati, Ohio has an impressive mark of 13-2 with ten knockouts will face an opponent to be named later in a scheduled eight round main event.

Pryor has followed in the footsteps of his father and hall of famer, Aaron “The Hawk” Pryor and is looking for a major fight.

Pryor, thirty-one years old, won his first eleven fights, eight by knockout until he dropped an eight round split decision to Joshua Snyder (7-3-1). Pryor holds a third round knockout over former U.S. Olympian, Dante Craig (17-7-1) as well as a unanimous decision over tough veteran Alphonso Williams (10-3).

In his last bout, Pryor scored an eighth round stoppage over Kendall Gould (12-14-1) on April 9th in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

In a co-feature bout, veteran Jr. Middleweight Ossie Duran will see action in an eight round bout against battle tested Jerome Ellis.

Duran of Paterson, NJ by way of Accra, Ghana is a very rugged customer who has fought top opposition to say the least.

In 2004, he scored an impressive stoppage over highly regarded Jamie Moore (20-1) in Moor’s home area in the United Kingdom.

In his next bout, Duran won the British Commonwealth title with a twelve round unanimous decision over than undefeated Colin McNeil (8-0). He lost that belt in his next bout to British favorite Bradley Pryce.

He then went on to win three straight including an eight round unanimous decision over former Contender Season one contestant Jonathan Reid.

Duran then stepped up the competition even further as he took knockout artist James Kirkland (18-0) the distance before dropping a unanimous decision. After a draw with capable Eromesele Albert (21-2), Duran went the distance with world ranked Middleweight David Lopez (37-12) and losing a close majority decision to hot prospect Fernando Guerrero (15-0).

In his last bout, Duran scored a four round unanimous decision over Jamaal Davis (11-5) on February 27th in Atlantic City.

Ellis of Coconut Creek, Florida by way of Nassau, Bahamas has a very deceiving record of 12-11-1 with ten knockouts as he has faced very tough competition.

Ellis won his first five bout before dropping two in a row with the latter being to currant world ranked Welterweight Said Ouali. In Ellis’ next nine bouts he went 7-1-1 with his only defeat to than 17-1 Anthony Thompson.

The last bout in that nine fight run was a upset knockout over than 28-4 Neil Sinclair that was televised on ESPN 2.

To say the sledding got rough for Ellis would be an understatement as he went 0-5-1 in his next six bouts.

That unfortunate run consisted of losses to world title challengers Billy Lyell (13-3) and Miguel Rodriguez (28-2) and undefeated prospects in Henry Crawford (18-0-1).

Ellis was able to salvage a draw against than 24-2 Richard Gutierrez.

The tough matchups have continued for Ellis as he has lost three of his last four against type-flight competition that includes a majority decision loss to hot welterweight prospect Antwone Smith, undefeated prospect Shawn Porter and in his last bout to former star of the Contender Ahmed Kaddour (21-2-1).

Undefeated cruiserweight Julio Cesar Matthews (9-0, 5 KO’s) of Reading, PA will take on Philadelphia banger, Garrett Wilson (7-4, 2 KO’s) in a six round bout.

Popular Jr. Welterweight, Elad Shmouel (22-2, 11 KO’s) of Tel Aviv, Israel will fight in a scheduled six round bout.

Undefeated Light Heavyweight, Jason Escalera (8-0, 7 KO’s) will be involved in a bout scheduled for four rounds.

Undefeated Cruiserweight, Patrick Farrell (5-0, 3 KO’s) will take on opponent to be named later in a four round bout.

In a four round Super Featherweight bout, Ryan Carson (2-0, 1 KO) will take part in a four round fight.

In a four round Heavyweight bout, Andres Gustaffson (4-0, 2 KO’s) of Norrkoping, Sweden will take on an opponent to be named in a four round bout.

Rounding out the card will be the immensely popular Elizabeth Sherman (2-0, 1KO) of Raritan, NJ taking part in a ladies four round bout.

Tickets for this great day of Boxing are priced at $45, $75 and $100 and can be purchased by calling Joey Eye Boxing at 267-304-9399 or Center Stage Tickets at 1 800 – 677-8499

1st bell is at 2pm eastern

The Hyatt Regency is located at 201 South Columbus Blvd

Tim Sylvia: “It’s going to be a good fight Friday night. I’ve been asked if it’s been difficult finding workout partners like my opponent who is 280 pounds with 4-percent body fat and gases-out after 45-seconds. Yeah, my workout partners don’t usually gas-out after 45-seconds. He (Pudzianowski) is big, strong and a worthy opponent. Friday night we’re going to have some fun.”

Mariusz Pudzianowski: “I know I’m just a beginner compared to my opponent, but I’m going to put on a great fight Friday night, and may the best man win.”

Travis Lutter: “I’m a man of few words. I just want to thank Rafael for taking the fight.”

Rafael Natal: “I’ve waited a long time for this fight. Every fighter wants a chance to fight a big fighter and Lutter’s a big fighter. I know that he is a very good Jiu-Jitsu fighter. I’ve trained hard. Whether stand-up, or on the floor, I’ve prepared.”

Yves Edwards: “I’m real excited to be here. I’ve heard nothing but good things about Campbell. I know about his strength. I’m going to have to counter that to win. I’m leaving New England with a W.”

Mike Campbell: “I’m honored to be fighting a guy like Yves. He’s a good guy and a class act. I promised myself that you’ll see the best Mike Campbell. We’re both going to bring it. It’s going to be a good fight with a lot of fireworks and very entertaining.”

Roxy Madofferi: “I’m very happy to be here fighting for Moosin and in Worcester. I’ve been training really hard. It’s a rematch but this time I’m going away with a win. I’m looking forward to facing Tara in the cage.”

Ho Jin Kim: “I’m prepared for this match. I’m going to show you a strong fight.”

Lukasz Jurkowski: “I’m glad to be here and very happy to be part of the Moosin organization. Ho Jin Kim is a very tough guy. This will be one of the best fights of the evening. I’ve been preparing for this fight almost two months, so he must be very careful and well prepared.”

“GOD OF MARTIAL ARTS” FACT SHEET

WHAT: “God of Martial Arts” PPV professional MMA show

WHO: TIM “The Maine-iac” SYLVIA (25-6-0), Eastbrook,, ME

MARIUSZ “Dominator” PUDZIANOWSKI (2-0), Biala,Rawska, Poland

TRAVIS “Diesel” WIUFF (60-14-0), Rochester, MN

JOSH BARNES (7-3-0), Muncie, IN

TRAVIS “The Serial Killer” LUTTER (10-5-0), Dallas, TX

RAFAEL “Sapo” NATAL (11-2-0), New York, NY by way of Brazil

YVES “The Texas Gunslinger” EDWARDS (37-15-1), Woodlands, TX by way of the Bahamas

MIKE “The Beast” CAMPBELL (8-2-0), Boston, MA

TARA LaROSA (18-1-0), Woodstown, NJ

ROXY MODAFFERI (14-5-0), Boston, MA by way of Osaka, Japan

HO JIN KIM (7-6-0), Seoul, S. Korea

LUKASZ “Juras” JURKOWSKI (14-9-0), Chorzow, Poland

RALPH JOHNSON (4-0-0), Worcester, MA

FORREST “The Meat Clever” PETZ (17-7-0), Cleveland, OH

MATT LEE (11-9-1), Worcester, MA

BRETT OTERI (5-0-0), Bridgewater, MA

FRED “French Foot Fighter’ BELLETON (6-2-0), Stoughton, MA

ANTHONY “The Recipe” LAPSLEY (17-4-0), Fort Wayne, IN

PAUL BARRY (3-0-0), Rockland, MA

STIPE MIOCIC (1-0-0), Cleveland, OH

WHEN: Friday, May 21, 2010

WHERE: DCU Center, Worcester, Massachusetts

PROMOTER: Moosin USA

PAY-PER-VIEW INFORMATION: Distributed by Integrated Sports Media at 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT in North America on cable and satellite Pay-Per-View via iN Demand, DIRECTV, TVN and DISH Network in the United States, as well as Viewer’s Choice, Bell TV and Shaw PPV in Canada, for a suggested retail price of only $29.95 (also available in HD). ). It is also available on www.GoFightLive.TV outside of the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Poland.

PPV ANNOUNCERS: Bas Rutten, Jeff Gorman and Tom Megalis

TICKETS: $35.75, $55.75, $75.75, $150.75 and $250.75, are on sale at the DCU Center Box Office (50 Foster St., Worcester, MA), all Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com or by calling 1.800.745.3000.

INFORMATION: www.moosinusa.com or www.dcucenter.com. For odds on the fights go to http://betus.com.

DOORS OPEN: 7:30 PM/ET; FIRST FIGHT: 8:00 PM/ET; FIRST PPV FIGHT: 9:00 PM/ET (6 PM/PT)

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HOBOKEN, N.J. (May 19, 2010) – NABF heavyweight champion Johnathon Banks makes his first title defense May 29 on the “Fists Of Steel” pay-per-view event, featuring WBC heavyweight title holder Vitali “Dr. Ironfist” Klitschko against challenger Albert “The Dragon” Sosnowski, live from the 61,000-seat Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

Detroit punisher Banks (24-1, 17 KOs), ranked # 7 in the world by the WBC and #9 by the IBF, takes on veteran Jason “The Sensation” Gavern, rated in the top 15 of the WBC, in the 12-round co-feature.

“Fists Of Steel,” presented by K2 Promotions and Klitschko Management Group, is being distributed in North America by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 3 PM/ET – 12 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, Avail-TVN and DISH Network in the United States, as well as Bell TV, Shaw PPV and Viewer’s Choice in Canada, for a suggested retail price of only $24.95.

A 3-time U.S. national amateur champion, Banks captured the NABF crown last March in what was voted NABF Fight of the Year, stopping Travis Walker (34-3-1) with a dramatic KO in the sixth round of their title fight in Germany. The former NABO and IBO cruiserweight champion, Banks has been the chief sparring partner for the Klitschko brothers for the last three years. He has now emerged in his own right as one of the top heavyweights in the world.

“We’re excited by the progress Johnathon has made in the heavyweight division,” said Tom Loeffer, managing director of K2 Promotions. “He was struggling to make weight as a cruiserweight when he lost to Adamek, but now he is much stronger as a heavyweight. By winning the NABF title the way he did, Johnathon has established himself as one of the top heavyweights in the world today.”

Gavern also won a title in his lasts fight, when he captured the WBC Caribbean Boxing Federation title with a win over Manuel Quezada. In what turned out to be the biggest win of his career, Gavern beat Quesada (29-4), rated #7 at the time by the WBC, by a 10-round decision to capture the title. The battle-tested Floridian has also defeated Cisse Salif, Jermell Barnes and Raphael Butler during his 7-year career.

In the 12-round main event, Sosnowski will attempt to upset Klitschko to become the first Polish heavyweight champion of the world against 3-time heavyweight champion Klitschko (39-2, 37 KOs), who returned to the ring after a 4-year retirement to regained his WBC championship belt by stopping Samuel Peter in 2008. He has since defended his title three times by stopping Juan Carlos Gomez and Chris Arreola, and winning every round against Kevin Johnson last December.

Sosnowski (45-2-1, 27 KOs), now fighting out of the United Kingdom, became the European champion by capturing the European Boxing Union heavyweight title in his last fight. He won a 12-round decision last December against Italian Olympian, Paolo Vidoz.

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Teon “The Technician” Kennedy (14-0-1, 6 KO’s) will be making his first ring appearance since the tragic death of Francisco Rodriguez in his last fight as he defends the USBA 122 lb crown against rough veteran Jose Angel Beranza.

The fight along with six big undercard bouts can be seen LIVE on www.gofightlive.tv

In that fight which took place on November 20th, Kennedy and Rodriguez fought a classic back and forth brawl with thrilled the fans at The Legendary Blue Horizon in Philadelphia. Kennedy finally stopped Rodriguez in round ten and just days after, Rodriguez unfortunately passed away due to injuries in that “Fight of the Year” candidate.

Kennedy, who is ranked number thirteen in the world by the IBF, maybe the best Prospect under 126 lbs on the east coast and is always in fan friendly tussles and a win over Beranza would catapult him to a very significant fight late this Summer or early Fall.

Beranza of Mexico City has a record of 32-17-2 with twenty-five wins coming via knockout.

He has fought the “whose-who” of fighters in the lower weight divisions.

Some of the recognizable names on his resume include former world title challengers Raul Juarez, Jorge Lacierva, Diosdado Gabi, Nestor Rocha, and AJ Benal; Former world champions Jhonny Gonzalez, Currant world champion Wilfredo Vasquez Jr.

He holds a win over former WBC champ Ivan Hernandez.

Just two fights ago, Beranza shocked than 9-0 top prospect Juan Carlos Velasquez in front of a nationally televised audience on ESPN 2.

That fight is just one of seven big fights set for this Saturday night.

The co-feature will be an interesting Middleweight clash between Polish import and undefeated Patrick Majewski (12-0, 7 KO’s) risking his unblemished mark against upset minded Loren Myers (7-7-1, 2 KO’s)

Anthony Flores (8-1, 5 KO’s) looks to rebound from his first pro loss when he takes on the upset specialist Carlos Vinan (9-8-3, 1 KO) in a six round Jr. Lightweight bout.

Vinan holds wins over Orlando Gonzalez (4-0-1); Eric Hunter (5-0); Andrew Cancio (8-0-2) and Victor Vasquez (11-3).

Ina six round Jr. Welterweight bout, Ronald Cruz (8-0, 5 KO’s) takes on grizzled vet, Juan Ramon Cruz (16-8-1, 12 KO’s)

Local favorite, Josh Mercado (3-1, 1 KO) battles Joel Nieves (0-1) in a four round Welterweight bout.

Ryan Carson (2-0, 1 KO) takes on Marcos Garcia (0-1) in a four round lightweight affair.

Rounding out the card will be a tussle between Troy Maxwell (2-0, 1 KO) and Rafael Jastrzebski (1-6) in a super middleweight bout scheduled for four rounds.

Seven big fights which includes an important championship bout for just $9.99 is one click away at http://www.gofightlive.tv/showEvent.do?eventId=668

The action begins promptly at 7:30pm eastern

Reading, PA (5-18-10) – Not since Evander Holyfield reigned supreme during the late 1990s has America had a heavyweight champion to unite behind. As the Klitschko brothers and David Haye vie for dominance in a divisions where the top contenders are anonymous to most Americans, the call for an American challenger grows ever louder.

Travis Kauffman hears those cries as a call to action.

The 24-year-old Kauffman, a native of the rugged Pennsylvania city of Reading, will face Chris Koval of Youngstown, OH this Saturday, May 22 at the Sovereign Center in Reading. King’s Promotions will promote the pro-am boxing event entitled “Pain on Penn Street”.

The Kauffman-Koval fight will be contested for the vacant WBF Intercontinental Heavyweight title. More importantly, it will give Kauffman an opportunity to show the boxing world and his hometown fans why he is one of the sport’s best kept secrets.

“I’ve known I was going to be heavyweight champion of the world ever since my first amateur fight at nine years old,” says Kauffman, who has a record of 19-1 (15 KO). “In 15 years of boxing I’ve been through it all. I’ve been hit by the biggest punchers, danced with the fastest slicksters but I’m still here. I believe deep inside of myself that I’m here for a reason, and that is to become heavyweight champion of the world.”

Unlike most modern American heavyweights who are transplants from other sports, Kauffman had an extensive amateur background that consisted of 64 bouts and was highlighted by a gold medal at the Police Athletic League Nationals. This experience has served him well in the pros, where the 6’3″, 230 pound Kauffman has had to outsmart larger foes on many occasions. He’ll have to outsmart and outslug another bigger foe in Koval, who is 6’4″ and routinely weighs in at 260 pounds. Of Koval’s 24 wins, 18 have come by way of knockout, to go along with 6 defeats.

“I always believed that it wasn’t the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog,” Kauffman says. “The bigger the challenge that is in front of me, the hungrier I get. I have a family, my two sons and my stepchildren that I fight for. I want to provide a better life for them and that motivates me so much. But I also fight for my fans, the people that have always believed in me through thick and thin.

“I’m proud to be an American and I would love to be the man that brings the heavyweight championship back here for good. The Klitschkos are great fighters so it won’t be easy but I never doubt myself for one second. Success only comes before Work in the dictionary so I live, eat and breathe Boxing.”

“Pain on Penn Street” will also feature Reading-based lightweight Van Oscar Penovaroff (4-0-1, 3 KO), welterweight Joseph Judah (5-0, 1 KO) of Brooklyn, NY, super-middleweight Derrick Webster (5-0, 4 KO) of Glassboro, NJ and the debut of Allentown, PA heavyweight William Miranda. Complete undercard information will be announced shortly.

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PHILADELPHIA (May 16, 2010)—World ranked Light Heavyweight Yusaf “Mack Attack” Mack will make his return to Philadelphia when he headlines a big night of boxing on Friday night June 4th at The Legendary Blue Horizon.

The card is promoted by Blue Horizon Boxing Promotions Inc. and SAM Promotions.

The night will also be a celebration of promoter Vernoca Michael’s 65th birthday

Mack, of Philadelphia has a record of 28-3-2 with seventeen knockouts and is ranked number eleven in the world by the IBF.

Mack will be looking to get back in the win column and climb back up the rankings after his sixth round stoppage defeat to former world champion Glen Johnson on February 5th in Miami.

That fight was an IBF elimination bout and a win would have catapulted Mack into a world title opportunity with reigning champion Tavoris Cloud.

Before that setback, Mack had won five consecutive bouts which included an impressive decision over the highly regarded Chris Henry on February 6th, 2009.

This will be Mack’s first appearance in Philadelphia since September 26th, 2008 when Mack took out Omar Pittman at the Philadelphia Armory.

Mack is undefeated at The Legendary Blue Horizon (7-0, 4 KO’s) and in his last appearance at “The Blue” Mack won the USBA Super Middleweight title with an eighth round stoppage over Shannon Miller.

Mack’s opponent will be announced shortly.

In the eight round co-feature, rising Featherweight, Coy “Pretty Boy” Evans will take on an opponent to be named.

Evans of Philadelphia has a record of 8-0-1 with two knockouts and is quickly becoming one of the hottest fighters in the city.

After not recording a stopping his first six bouts, Evans has scored explosive knockouts in two of his last three outing which includes his most recent outing when Evans annihilated Morris Chule in three rounds on April 9th at The Arena in Philadelphia.

An exciting undercard has been assembled and it will feature the very popular ladies Jr. Middleweight, Olivia “The Great” Fonseca (3-2-2, 2 KO’s) of Philadelphia as she will battle Kali Reis (2-0, 1 KO) of Providence, Rhode Island in a scheduled four round bout.

John Barry of Philadelphia will be making his pro debut when he takes on George Perez (0-1-1) of Newark, NJ in a four round Light Heavyweight bout.

Good looking Jr. Middleweight prospect Ismael Garcia (1-0) of Milville, NJ will take on debuting Jeremy Woods of Ohio in a four round bout.

Coming off a successful pro debut, Keenan Smith (1-0) of Philadelphia will take on Dwayne Martin (2-1, 1 KO) of Laurel, Maryland in a four round Super Featherweight bout.

Tickets for this great night of boxing are scaled at $45, $55, $65, $125, and $200 and are available at The Legendary Blue Horizon (215) 763 0500 and the Muhammad Ali Boxing Gym (267) 979 2163.

The Legendary Blue Horizon is located at 1314 North Broad Street

Locked in the Cage 4
Friday at 7:00PM ET
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May 14th in Philadelphia, Locked In The Cage 4 brings a loaded fight card to the John M. Perzel Center. 22 fighters will showcase their skills in LITC’s 4th event. Featuring fighters like Ben Tichy, Joel Wyatt, Joe Stripling, Will Martinez Jr, Randy Smith and several more.

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Atlantic City, NJ—The Road To The World Title continues for welterweight contender Mike Jones, of Philadelphia, PA, as he puts his unbeaten record and his world ranking on the line in a scheduled 12-round contest against Irving Garcia, of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, on Friday evening, July 9, in the ballroom at Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall.

Also at stake will be Jones’ North American Boxing Association (NABA) and North American Boxing Organization (NABO) titles. The first of seven fights begins at 7.30 p.m.

Jones, 27, is 21-0, 17 K0s, and he is ranked among the Top 10 welterweights by all four major world sanctioning bodies: No. 3 WBO; No. 5 WBA; No. 7 IBF; No. 7 WBC. Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather and Andre Berto are on Jones’ radar, but Garcia stands in the way.

This will be Jones’ fifth consecutive fight in Atlantic City and his first as a headliner at Boardwalk Hall. He has victories over Lenin Arroyo, Raul Pinzon, Henry Bruseles (who had not lost since Mayweather beat him in 2005) and Hector Munoz in previous Atlantic City fights.

“We are moving to a larger venue since the Jones-Bruseles fight sold out the ballroom at Bally’s last February,” said Hall-of-Fame promoter J Russell Peltz. “Ticket demand was high for that fight and we ran out of seats nine days before the match. We anticipate a high demand for tickets for this one, also.”

Jones won the vacant NABA title Aug. 29, 2008, knocking out Juliano Ramos, a Brazilian living in Boca Raton, FL, at The Alhambra in South Philadelphia. He made successful defenses against Dairo Esalas, Arroyo, Pinzon, Bruseles and Munoz. He added the vacant NABO belt when he K0d Munoz in five rounds on April 17.

A pro since 2005, Jones also has beaten Pito Cardona, Germaine Sanders, Gilbert Venegas and Luciano Perez.

Garcia, 31, could be Jones’ toughest test. His 17-4-3 record includes eight knockouts and a controversial loss to world-rated Luis Carlos Abregu, of Salta, Argentina, in his last fight one year ago in Santa Ynez, CA. Garcia had Abregu down twice and the fight was even on the scorecards (28-28, 28-28, 27-29) when Abregu dropped him in the fourth round and the ref stopped the contest.

Prior to the Abregu match, Garcia had earned a 10-round decision over Chris Smith, of New York.

A pro since 1998, Garcia has a few souvenirs of his own: Puerto Rican Junior Middleweight Title; WBC Caribbean Boxing Federation welterweight title; WBC Latino welterweight belt. He is undefeated in five scheduled 12-round fights. This will be Jones’ first at that distance.

Tickets priced at $50, $75 and $100 are on sale at the offices of Peltz Boxing Promotions (215-765-0922) and all Ticketmaster outlets (800-345-7000). They also can be purchased at Boardwalk Hall and online at www.peltzboxing.com and www.Ticketmaster.com.

HOBOKEN, N.J. (May 12, 2010) – WBC title challenger Albert “The Dragon” Sosnowski plans to become the first Polish Heavyweight Champion of the World when he fights defending champion Vitali “Dr. Ironfist” Klitschko on May 29, headlining the “Fists Of Steel” pay-per-view event, live from the 61,000-seat Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

“I will shock the world” Sosnowski predicted. “Everything happens for a reason and this is my time. Klitschko has ruled the heavyweight world long enough. I will win this fight for all of my Polish fans across the world.”

“Fists Of Steel,” presented by K2 Promotions and Klitschko Management Group, is being distributed in North America by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 3 PM/ET – 12 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, Avail-TVN and DISH Network in the United States, as well as Bell TV, Shaw PPV and Viewer’s Choice in Canada, for a suggested retail price of only $24.95.

Sosnowski (45-2-1, 27 KOs), now fighting out of the United Kingdom, became the European champion by capturing the European Boxing Union heavyweight title in his last fight. He won a 12-round decision last December against Italian Olympian, Paolo Vidoz.

“Fighting Klitschko for the WBC world title is a dream-come-true for me,” Sosnowski remarked. “It looked like an impossible dream when I first started boxing, but now it will happen on May 29th. Winning the world title will be more than a dream and then I will be on top of the world.

“It’s very important and a great honor for me to be fighting on pay per view in the United States. Fans in the U.S. know about great Polish boxers – first Andrew Golota and now Tomasz Adamek. They have great names and unbelievable followings, packing arenas across the U.S., and I know that they will be supporting me 100-percent.”

After a 4 year retirement, 3-time heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (39-2, 37 KOs) returned to the ring and regained his WBC championship belt by stopping Samuel Peter in 2008. He has since defended his title three times by stopping Juan Carlos Gomez and Chris Arreola, and winning every round against Kevin Johnson last December.

“Both of Klitschko’s hands are lethal and he has an awkward style,” said Sosnowki, who came into boxing from kick-boxing. “He is powerful and tough. It’s difficult to find a sparring partner who can simulate him because nobody fights his way. From a technical standpoint, Klitschko makes tons of errors, but he’s very tough and intelligent in the ring. He never lets you fight your fight but I will find a way to capitalize on the mistakes he makes in the ring.

“I have nothing to lose and I know people aren’t giving me much of a chance. That’s okay, though, they don’t know what I can do or hard I’m training. I will aggressive and take risks against him because too many fighters have gone in the ring against Klitschko just to earn a pay-check. I will move sideways, trying to explore his defensive errors, and see what happens when he gets hit. Aggression, movement and speed are the keys for me to win. I will not just stand there and let him beat me like others did. It’s all or nothing for me.”

For more information about the Klitschko-Sosnowski PPV event go to www.integratedsportsnet.com.

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

WORCESTER, Mass. (May 12, 2010) – In only his third professional mixed-martial-arts fight, iconic Polish powerhouse Mariusz “Dominator” Pudzianowski makes his U.S. debut against former 2-time UFC heavyweight champion Tim “Maine-iac” Sylvia, headlining the May 21st “Moosin: God of Martial Arts” pay-per-view event, at the DCU Center in Worcester.

Pudzianowski, 5-time World’s Strongest Man, is arguably the most popular Polish sports personality today, even hotter than boxer Tomasz Adamek, Formula One driver Robert Kubica, tennis player Agnieszka Radwanska, swimmer Otylia Jedrzejczak and NBA player Marcin Gortat.

The 6-1, 275-pound chiseled Pudzianowski practices karate, boxing and even finished second last year in Poland’s version of “Dancing With The Stars.” Taking on a super heavyweight such as the 6-8, 300-pound Sylvia (25-6-0), however, rates as an ambitious challenge for the relatively inexperienced Pudzianowski.

Sylvia (25-6-0), a native of Eastbrook, Maine, has defeated many of the top MMA heavyweights and super heavyweights – Andrei Arlovski (2) Brandon Vera, Jeff Monson, Wes Sims, Ricco Rodriguez, Mike Whitehead (2), Ben Rothwell and Jason Lambert. He believes that, if the Polish strongman and his team agreed to fight him this early in Mariusz’ MMA career, they must feel that he is over-the-hill in the cage.

Why fight Sylvia in only his third pro MMA fight? “First of all,” the 33-year-old Mariusz answered, “I’m not getting any younger. On a more serious note, though, I need to know as soon as possible what my strengths and weaknesses are fighting an established named fighter like Sylvia. My latest fight (last Saturday night in Poland) versus (Yusuke) Kawaguchi was worth every penny as a part of my MMA education (Mariusz won a 2-round decision against an opponent who was 11-1 going into the fight). Sylvia is the next logical step on my way to a world championship. I believe in learning by doing things.

“Sylvia brings experience, which I obviously don’t have, and he can punch. He is tall and has a long reach. I would like to use his strengths as his weaknesses, but I don’t want to talk too much about this. No extra tips from me, no way. I am somebody who will never quit. He has to knock me out cold to win. There’s no other way. I will fight a more disciplined fight than my last one, for sure, but I will still be fun to watch. I’m fighting for fans in order to give them good entertainment for their money.

“Fighting on in the United States and on pay-per-view is very significant. The USA is the birthplace of the real MMA, where the whole craziness started and now, in the age of the Internet and satellite TV, everything is global. I have a lot of fans in the U.S., not only Polish fans who always show-up to support their countrymen. It’s a global exposure and this is one of the reasons why I wanted to fight Tim – to gain recognition.”

“God of Martial Arts” is being presented by Moosin, the South Korea-based promotional company, which has promoted MMA shows in South Korea and the United States. Moosin, in conjunction with the International Taekwon-Do Federation, plans expansion into to China, Poland and Australia.

Pudzianowski has the rare combination of power, evident as a 5-time World’s Strongest Man, as well as the footwork and dexterity of a ballroom dancer. “MMA and ballroom dancing are both hard,” Mariusz added. “Both need dedication, depending on what you like, and I got tired training for dancing. But it wasn’t for me in the long run. The whole ‘Dancing With The Stars’ competition was a nice distraction, but, I prefer more manly endeavors.

“I never attempt any competition, dancing included, not thinking that I will win. It’s not in my nature. My fight with Sylvia will not be an exception. Losing to him is not even an option for me. This time the judges will not be needed.”

In the co-main event, Korean heavyweight Mu Bae “The Heavy Tank of Busan” Choi (9-4-0) faces veteran Travis “Diesel” Wiuff (59-14-0). Brazilian middleweight Rafael “Sapo” Natal (11-2-0) meets The Ultimate Fighter 4 winner Travis “The Serial Killer” Lutter (10-5-0), while Bahamian lightweight Yves “The Texas Gunslinger” Edwards (37-15-1) tangles with rising New England star Mike Campbell (7-2-0).

A special female attraction features two of the premier women MMA fighters in the U.S., Tara LaRosa (18-1-0) and Roxy Modafferi (13-4-0), at a 130-pound catch-weight.

“God of Martial Arts” is being distributed by Integrated Sports Media at 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT in North America on cable and satellite Pay-Per-View via iN Demand, DIRECTV, TVN and DISH Network, as well as Viewer’s Choice, Bell TV and Shaw PPV in Canada, for a suggested retail price of only $29.95 (also available in HD). It is also available on www.GoFightLive.TV outside of the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Poland.

The show has worldwide appeal but also features several local favorites on the undercard: Korean light heavyweight Chang Seob Lee (2-4-0) vs. Lukasz “Juras” Jurkowski (5-6-0), Clinton’s Matt Lee (11-8-1) vs. Bridgewater’s Brett Oteri (5-0-0) in a match-up of Massachusetts lightweights, unbeaten Worcester (Mass.) welterweight Ralph Johnson vs. NAAFS champion Forrest “The Meat Clever” Petz (23-7-0 undefeated Rockland (Mass.) heavyweight Paul Barry (3-0-0) vs. Stipe Miocic (1-0-0), Stoughton (Mass.) middleweight Fred “French Foot Fighter” Belleton (6-2-0) vs. Anthony “The Recipe” Lapsley (14-5-0).

Also, fan favorite Eric “Butterbean” Esch (98-18-5, all-fighting) squares-off against former Boston Bruins enforcer and popular WAAF sports personality, Lyndon “LB” Byers, in a charity fundraiser. All fights and fighters are subject to change.

Tickets, priced at $35.75, $55.75, $75.75, $150.75 and $250.75, are on sale at the DCU Center Box Office (50 Foster St., Worcester, MA), all Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com, or by calling 1.800.745.3000.

Doors open at 7:30 PM/ET, first bout 8:00 PM/ET, first PPV bout 9 PM/ET (6 PM/PT). Go to www.MoosinUSA.com or www.dcucenter.com for additional information. For odds on the fights go to http://partners.betus.com.

Moosin: A global event promoter based out of Seoul, South Korea, in conjunction with the International Taekwon-Do Federation, Moosin is known for bringing fans the finest in mixed martial arts competition. Moosin is revolutionizing the MMA industry by merging an international roster of talented fighters with recognizable stars from the world or music, sports and popular culture. Moosin pits warrior against warrior, featuring a hybrid of MMA and hard-hitting Moosin-style kickboxing, in hand-to-hand battles of skill, honor and art.

DCU Center: A multi-purpose arena and convention center uniquely designed to accommodate the needs of any size group from 15 to 15,000 DCU Center is owned by the City of Worcester and managed by SMG, the world’s leading private management and developing firm for public assembly facilities. Headquartered on Philadelphia, SMG provides management services to over 200 public assembly facilities internationally and also offers food and beverage operations through SAVOR…Catering by SMG. For more information, please visit www.dcucenter.com.

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

Former national and international amateur champion Patricia “Boom Boom” Alcivar 1-0(1KO) will be making her return to the ring for her second professional fight Friday May 14th. Alcivar will be facing tough Mexican fighter Laura “La Maravilla” Gomez, 3-1 as a co-feature of the Hector Camacho Sr. vs. Saul Duran main event at the Civic Center in Kissimmee Florida.

Alcivar ended her first fight with a boom by knocking out Jennifer Batchelder last October at 1:21 of the first. With the addition women’s boxing to the 2012 Olympics women’s boxing is back on the rise. Alcivar looks to represent the sport with absolute class inside and outside of the ring. Her fluent and exciting boxing style reveals her excellent amateur pedigree.

Alcivar is considered a pioneer in female amateur boxing. She had a brilliant amateur career having won 2 NYC Golden Gloves, a National & International Championship and was voted the first female to ever to win “Athlete of the Year” by the United States Olympic Committee. Alcivar is also a 10 time participant of the NYC Marathon & a 2-time Qualifier/Finisher of the Boston Marathon.

Billed as “A Part of History” the bout is to take place Friday May 14, 2010. Catch the action at the City of Kissimmee Civic Center, 201 East Dakin Avenue, Kissimmee, FL. Doors open at 6:30pm.

For tickets please call 813-857-3141.

DAVID PRICE has returned from helping Albert Sosnowski prepare for his WBC heavyweight title showdown against Vitali Klitschko. The 6ft 8in Olympic bronze medallist (5-0) is the same size as Klitschko and become a Price-less asset in the Pole’s preparations. Price, 26, makes his London debut at Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Dagenham on Friday May 14 when he faces experienced Russian Daniil Peretyatko (16-27).

Promoter Frank Maloney said: “I am a great believer in heavyweights learning their trade in different environments. “Being part of a world heavyweight title fighter’s training camp teaches upcoming professionals so much. “In fact David leant more from sparring with Sosnowski and than he does in some fights and it is a great experience. “His trainer was delighted with the trip to Poland and he caused Albert plenty of problems in their sessions and his confidence is soaring.

“When I managed Lennox Lewis plenty of prospects came into the camp for sparring and went home better fighters. “Later this year, I hope to take David to some American gyms where he will learn even more.”

Peretyatko, 36, is one of the most experienced heavyweights in Europe and a decent test for any prospect. A year ago he outpointed Larry Olubamiwo and he has gone the distance with several leading British fighters including Derek Chisora and John McDermott. Maloney added: “Some people have questioned David’s opposition, but there are no doubts about Peretyatko’s credentials.”

Top of the Sky Sport televised show is a British flyweight title showdown between defending champion Shinny Bayaar (15-4-1) and Cheshunt hopeful Ashley Sexton (9-0)

Ticket prices for the top class night of boxing are £30 and £70. They can be obtained by logging on to www.frankmaloney.com or 0871 226 1508

Reading, PA (May 10, 2010) – Fighting is ingrained deep into the genetic material of Van Oscar Penovaroff. A native of Kailua Kona, Hawaii but now residing in Reading, PA, Penovaroff was an alternate on the 2004 US Olympic boxing squad after 120 amateur fights. He also won the 135 pound world title with the Hawaiian-based X-1 World Events mixed martial arts outfit, concluding with a 4-1 record.

When Penovaroff returns to the ring Saturday, May 22 at the Sovereign Center in Reading, PA, boxing will be the only combat sport on his mind. Penovaroff will be featured in a six-round bout against Jamar “Sandman” Saunders of Atlanta, Georgia on “Pain on Penn Street”, which will be promoted by King’s Promotions.
The main event will feature Travis Kauffman of Reading, PA fighting Chris Koval of Youngstown, OH for the vacant WBF Intercontinental heavyweight title.

The 27-year-old Penovaroff holds a record of 4-0-1 (3 KO) in professional boxing, with the only blemish being a controversial draw with Francisco Palacios in his last bout. Penovaroff controlled the tempo and appeared to clearly win every round but only walked away with an even verdict. One judge scored it six rounds to none for Penovaroff.
Penovaroff, himself of half-Filipino descent, turned pro in 2006 in Manila, Philippines but fought only once more in boxing before taking time off to focus on mixed martial arts. After two easy knockout wins in Hawaii, Penovaroff signed with manager/trainer Marshall Kauffman and relocated to King’s Boxing Gym in Reading.

Penovaroff once trained at the Olympic Development Program at Northern Michigan University alongside Travis Kauffman and at the American Kickboxing Academy with current Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) stars Cain Velasquez, Josh Koscheck and Jon Fitch.

However, Penovaroff never forgot his first love of boxing and returned to the Sweet Science to follow his dream of being the next great Hawaiian fighter.

“I was an MMA champion but I relinquished my belt just to focus on boxing because of guys like [Hawaiian-raised boxing champions] Andy Ganigan, Jesus Salud, Ben Villaflor and Brian Viloria. I would love to go down as the best boxer ever from Hawaii someday.”

Hawaii’s most recent champion, former two-time 108 pound champion and 2000 US Olympian Viloria, offered his ringing endorsement of Penovaroff’s warrior spirit.

“He reminds me of myself with the hunger and determination to be on top,” says Viloria. “He showed hunger and does all the essential things to be a world class fighter and a champion. Coming from a small group of island thousands of miles away from the rest of the United States, us Hawaiians try to use our talents to magnify themselves on the national and world stage.
“That’s what Van Oscar tries to do every time he steps in the ring, he shows that he belongs there. He trains extremely hard and can and will mix it up with the best out there.”

Though the American Northeast’s climate is a little different from what he’s used to, boxing fans in Pennsylvania are just beginning to warm up to Penovaroff.

“I can’t wait to put on a great show for all the fans in Reading. On May 22, I’m going to make a huge statement and show everyone what I’m made of.”

Tickets, priced at $65, $50, $35 and $25, are on sale now and can be purchased at Kingsboxing.com, the Sovereign Center Box Office at 700 Penn Street in Reading (610-898-7200) and at all Ticketmaster outlets (800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com).

Weights for Friday Night’s card at The Arena (Formally The New Alhambra)

Danny Garcia 141 ½ – Christopher Fernandez 141
Karl Dargan 137 – Jorge Ruiz 138
Latif Mundy 163 – Todd Eriksson 164
Andre Espuet 174 ½ – Charles Hayward 173 ½
Mike Dargan 154 – Jason Montgomery 152 ½
Jose Ortiz 130 – Jason Sosa 129 ½
Julian Williams 152 ½ – Antonio Fernandez 154

WEIGH IN QUOTES:

Chris Fernandez: “I know he is going to try to come out and entertain his fans. That’s the problem going into someone’s hometown but I have been here before. I have fought in Philadelphia before and fought in hostile environments. It’s nothing I haven’t seen before. I am prepared and ready”

Danny Garcia: “I am happy to be back in Philly. You are going to see a lot of smartness, Speed and power and I will give the fans what they want.”

Karl Dargan: “This is my first co-main event. I haven’t fought since February 25th and there is going to be a lot of anger, excitement, skill and determination”

Promoters: Golden Boy Promotions in assoc. with Joe Hand Promotions
First Bell : 7:30 pm est
TV: Telefutura

Wild Bill’s Fight Night 27
Friday at 7:30PM ET
Friday, May 7th, Duluth, Georgia will play host to Wild Bill’s Fight Night 27. The action starts at 8:30pm ET in a card many would say is a “futures” event. Eight amateur bouts are set to take place and some of the state’s and region’s top up-and-coming fighters will be featured. Many of the bouts will be for vacant amateur title belts, making these some of Wild Bill’s 1st amateur belt holders.

Fighters from AMAC, AL MMA, Legacy Fight Club, HardCore Gym, Genesis MMA, RUSH MMA and many more, will pit their skills against evenly matched, tough opponents. Be sure to check out www.GoFightLive.tv to see the full fight card and see these rising stars take home a title!

For event information or to purchase a pass for online viewing, go to http://www.gofightlive.tv/showEvent.do?eventId=675.

Las Vegas, NV- Seasoned welterweight veteran Ishe Smith(21-4 9ko’s) who was invited into pound for pound kingpin Floyd Mayweather’s training camp as a sparring partner is now aiming to make his own return to the ring.

Smith who was recently followed by whispers of a match up with Kassim Ouma, has no fight signed as of now, but would like to make it clear that he is aiming to take on the man that gave him the first loss of his career over five years ago, Sergio Mora(22-1).

“ Coming off the opportunity to spar in the Mayweather camp I learned a lot, and am primed for a major fight. The first time we fought it was a split decision in a five round fight. I’ve been calling for the rematch since then and he has never shown any interest” Smith said regarding Mora.

Smith, who came up short in his last outing against rising star Danny Jacobs(19-0), made a statement in 2008 by handing prospect Pawel Wolak (26-1) the first loss of his professional career. While Mora previously held the WBC junior middleweight title, his last outing was at 160 pounds, a weight Smith has said he has no problem with.

“There is no reason not to fight. People only got to see the edited version of the last fight and didn’t see how bad I hurt him in the last 30 seconds”

Smith and Mora first squared off in the semi finals of the inaugural season of NBC’s The Contender. Mora edged out a split decision, in a five round bout. Although Smith had experience going ten rounds, and Mora eight at the time of the fight, the five round format was a part of the tournament that served as a disadvantage to the more experienced contestants.

Sergio Mora is listed to appear on the recently announced Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Juan Diaz card July 31 at Mandalay Bay, although no opponent has been announced.

Smith has stated that he is open to bouts at either junior middleweight or middleweight.

Ishe Smith turned professional in 2000, and has captured NABO, WBC Continental, and USBA welterweight titles. Becoming a household name by participating in NBC’s The Contender in 2005, Smith has since appeared on national television numerous times.

Along with holding several marquee victories Smith has also shared the ring with Floyd Mayweather, Fernando Vargas, Shane Mosley, and Oscar De La Hoya as a sparring partner. Smith is based out of boxing’s capital city of Las Vegas, Nevada.

HOBOKEN, N.J. (May 5, 2010) – Hungarian-born and Germany based Zsolt “Mr. Lefthook” Bedak, the WBO No. 1 contender, fights outside of Europe for the first time in his pro career May 29 against WBO Junior Featherweight Champion Wilfredo “WV2” Vazquez, Jr., headlining the “Undefeated Champions” pay per view event, airing live in the United States from Bayamon, Puerto Rico.

“Undefeated Champions,” presented by PR Best Boxing in association with All Star Boxing, features three world title bouts. It is being distributed in the United States by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 9 PM/ET – 6 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, and DISH Network, for a suggested retail price of only $34.95.

Boricua star Vazquez (18-0-1, 15 KOs), the son of a former world champion (Wilfredo Vazquez), makes his first title defense against unbeaten challenger Bedak (14-0-1, 12 KOs), who doesn’t believe fighting for the first time outside of Europe will be a problem for him.

“This will indeed be my first pro fight outside of Europe and, sure, this is a new situation for me,” Bedak explained. “However, I am not really concerned about this. Also, the champ is in a special situation because it can be even harder to fight in one’s hometown as fans, friends, family, sponsors, etc. can put quite some pressure on a boxer defending his title and not wanting to disappoint them.”

Bedak, 26, captured the WBO European and WBO Inter-Continental super bantamweight titles last year. “This will, of course, be my most important fight and it’s an honor for me to be shown in television in the U.S.,” Zsolt added. “I expect a fair and open fight. I am prepared to go 12 rounds – I always do — and would not be surprised if the fight goes the full distance.

“I rely on a good combination of technique and power, as well as quick moves and jabs. Vazquez is a complete and very skilled fighter, offensively. I’ve fought four Latin fighters, so I have some experience with that style.”

WBO junior lightweight champion Roman “Rocky” Martinez (22-0-1, 14 KOs) makes the second defense of his title in the 12-round co-feature against WBO No. 10 rated Gonzalo “El Destructor” Mungia (17-6-3, 13 KOs) Martinez, rated No. 3 by The Ring, takes on the reigning WBO Latino super featherweight title-holder, Nicaraguan challenger Mungia.

The third world title fight on this explosive, highly-entertaining card matches females Hanna Gabriel (9-0-1, 5 KOs) and Gardy Pena (9-1-2, 6 KOs) for the vacant WBO super welterweight crown in a 10-round bout. Fighting on the undercard are the Arroyo twins, bantamweight McJoe (1-0, 1 KO) and McWilliams (1-0, 1 KO), the former Puerto Rican Olympians. All fights and fighters are subject to change.

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

10+ Great Bouts, Including a Women’s Title Bout and 2 Feature Bouts.

WHAT: Live Amateur Boxing

WHEN: Sat. May 8, 2010

WHERE: “Historic” Slovenian Nat’l Ballroom

(6417 St. Clair Ave. / Cleveland, OH 44103)

This Saturday night, May 8, amateur boxing returns to the Slovenian Nat’l Ballroom in Cleveland for “BATTLE IN THE BALLROOM” The 10-plus bout event is being promoted locally by The West Side Boxing Club, in association with Kincaid-Godhard Promotions. The event will be the second this year for the Cleveland-based promotional company. Last January, they held the excellent “War at the Armory” card in Brook Park. Like that event, “BATTLE IN THE BALLROOM” is sure to be a fun night watching some of the best amateur fighters in the area.

In the first feature bout, 2008 Cleveland Golden Gloves champion, and fan favorite, Brian ‘The Korean Brawler’ Park (West Side B.C.) will take on Latiss Norman (Cory Fight Club) in a 152-pound match-up. In the co-feature, the best female lightweight in Ohio will be decided when Jessica Eye (Strong Style MMA) takes on Lauren Coney (PAL/Thurgood) at 132-pounds. Eye, the reigning women’s National Amateur Mixed Martial Arts champion, is undefeated as a fighter. Lauren Coney is an accomplished boxer, with many fights under her belt. Their fight is just one of three women’s bouts on the card.

In addition to the two feature bouts, “BATTLE IN THE BALLROOM” will also showcase at least eight main card bouts.

At 119-pounds, female fighters Eve Santiago and Asia Smith (PAL/Thurgood) will square off. At 132-pounds, there are three fights on the card. Former Cleveland Golden Gloves champ Greg Gilbert (West Side B.C.) will take on 2010 CGG’s runner-up Kenneth Brown (Cudell Rec.). Nick Titschinger (Playland MMA) will square off against Christian Colon (Raul Torres B.C.). With Ashley Barnett taking on Carrie Fiol (Warren B.C.), in one of the three female bouts.

There will be two fights on the card at 165-pounds. 2010 CGG’s runner-up Matt Brown (Terminator B.C.) will take on 2010 CGG’s participant Dequilla Smith (PAL/Thurgood). The two men did not meet up in this year’s Gloves, so it could make for an interesting match-up. Also at 165-pounds, well experienced amateurs Kenny Brown (Empire B.C.) and Josh Kroesen (Warren B.C.) will square off.

At 185-pounds, Brandon Radiwiec (Freddy’s B.C.) will fight Rohar Canales (Raul Torres B.C.), in one of two bouts in the weight class. The other will pin 2010 CGG’s participant David Frum (Terminator B.C.) against John Kutitus (Raul Torres B.C.)

Also at “BATTLE IN THE BALLROOM” will be one preliminary high school bout, featuring Christian White (Terminator B.C.) taking on Daniel Caldera (Freddy’s B.C.) in a match-up of 170-pounders.

Other fighters listed on the card, but yet to have opponents are Ryan Forbes, Jason Chisar and Gabrielle Conway. Forbes was the 2010 CGG’s runner-up in the 178-pound ‘Open’ division.

Only a limited amount of tickets remain for “BATTLE IN THE BALLROOM”. Tickets start at just $15 and can be purchased through the Kincaid-Godhard Promotions box office at (440) 223-7409 or on-line at ProBoxingOhio.com.

The Slovenian Nat’l Ballroom is located at 6417 St. Clair Avenue in Cleveland. The event will provide free parking and adult refreshments for purchase. Fights start at 7:30 pm.

West Side Boxing Club is a nonprofit 501C tax-exempt club that works with underprivileged teens and young adults to use boxing as a tool to build character, enrich social development, and gain athletic achievements.

LOS ANGELES/PHILADELPHIA, May 4 – ‘The City of Brotherly Love’s’ finest will be back home and ready to fight on Friday, May 7 when Danny Garcia and the Dargan brothers – Karl and Mike – step through the ropes at The Arena (formerly The New Alhambra) in Philadelphia in featured bouts on the next edition of TeleFutura’s “Sólo Boxeo Tecate”.

In the 10 round main event, welterweight Danny “Swift” Garcia looks to keep his unbeaten record intact when he takes on veteran Christopher “Kid Kayo” Fernandez. The co-featured bout of the evening will see lightweight Karl “Dynamite” Dargan in a six round bout against Miami’s Jorge Ruiz, and in a junior middleweight battle scheduled for four rounds, Mike “Sharp” Dargan battles Jason Montgomery.

Garcia vs. Fernandez is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Joe Hand Promotions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate. Doors open at 7:00pm, the first bell rings at 7:30pm and the TeleFutura broadcast begins at 11:30pm ET/PT.

Tickets, priced at $100, $65, and $45, are on sale now at The Arena Box Office and by calling 215-364-9000.

Perhaps the top junior welterweight prospect in the game today, 22-year-old Danny Garcia (16-0, 10 KO’s) has passed all his tests since turning professional in 2007. He has gone 6-0 in since the beginning of 2009 with big wins over Pavel Miranda, Enrique Colin and Ashley Theopane. Now, he returns home on May 7 to dazzle his Philly fans once again.

Salt Lake City’s Christopher Fernandez (18-9-1, 10 KO’s) has been the measuring stick to determine which of today’s top young fighters can graduate to the next level. Having already faced world champions Devon Alexander and Paulie Malignaggi, the 34-year-old “Kid Kayo” is looking for a win on May 7 and to show the world that Danny Garcia is not ready for prime time.

Seen by many boxing insiders as a future world champion, Karl Dargan (7-0, 3 KO’s) is back in Philadelphia to show his hometown fans what he picked up while training in the camp of a current Welterweight World Champion Sugar Shane Mosley. One of the nation’s top amateurs for years, Dargan is staying busy and ready to make his move on the best at 135 pounds in 2010. In the opposite corner on Friday will be Miami veteran Jorge Ruiz (7-11-1).

Back in action after a nearly five year layoff, 27-year-old Mike Dargan (1-1) is also returning from an intense training camps with future Hall of Famers, Bernard Hopkins and Mosley. Dargan has a renewed determination to make it to the top, and the junior middleweight standout is sure to be trouble for Hayward, California’s unbeaten Jason Montgomery (1-0).

In off-TV action, Philadelphia will also be well represented by middleweight Latif Mundy (8-2, 3 KO’s) and debuting 154-pounder Julian Williams, who will take on Trenton, NJ’s Joshua Onyango (15-18-1, 9 KO’s) and Brockton, MA’s Antonio Fernandez (0-4) respectively.

A cruiserweight four round bout will see unbeaten Reading, Pennsylvania prospect Julio Matthews (9-0, 5 KO’s) putting his perfect record on the line against an opponent to be named.

Two light heavyweight bouts are on tap, with unbeaten Utica, NY native Andy Mejias (5-0, 1 KO) taking on Dover, Delaware’s Todd Eriksson (1-3-1, 1 KO), and Morristown, New Jersey’s Andre Espeut facing Philly battler Charles Hayward (2-2, 1 KO). Both fights are scheduled for four rounds.

Opening the show will be a four round junior lightweight fight between New Jersey’s own Jose Ortiz (3-2, 1 KO) and Jason Sosa (2-0, 1 KO).

For more information, please visit www.univision.net, www.goldenboypromotions.com, on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GoldenBoyBoxing or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing.

SAN ANTONIO (April 23, 2010): Arts Center Enterprises (ACE), an innovative theatrical management and development company that manages the Majestic Theatre, is working with Bellator Fighting Championships, a pioneer in tournament-style mixed martial arts promotion, to bring world-class MMA to the Majestic and to a national television audience May 27.

The event, scheduled for 6 PM May 27, is on sale now. Doors open at 5:15 PM. Tickets begin at $25. Limited ringside seating is available at $145 per ticket. Charge tickets by phone at 800.745.3000, order online at www.ticketmaster.com, or purchase in person at all Ticketmaster outlets, including the Majestic Box Office.

Bellator, currently in its second season, became the first MMA promotion in history to be broadcast on the ESPN family of networks during its highly successful first season. The event now reaches virtually every home in the U.S. after forging a groundbreaking TV distribution alliance through FOX Sports Net, NBC, Telemundo and mun2.

Bjorn Rebney, Bellator Sport Worldwide founder and CEO, said, “We are extremely excited to partner with ACE and appreciate their willingness to help us present our very innovative, nationally televised tournament-style MMA event in the unique environment of the historic Majestic Theatre.”

ACE Executive Director Kirk Feldmann noted that ACE was approached by the Bellator team earlier this Spring. In an account of ACE’s decision process to work with Rebney, Feldmann stated:

“The opportunity to host a unique, non-traditional sporting event here at the Majestic was genuinely intriguing. Being able to premiere this show in San Antonio in conjunction with how it would place the Majestic and our City in front of a national television audience were contributing factors in our decision to proceed. Recent engagements of the Bellator brand at historic theatres such as the Chicago Theatre and the Wang Center for the Performing Arts in Boston added to our decision to bring a professional sporting event into a proscenium theatre environment.”

“We are proud to continue to find new ways of attracting diverse audiences to the Majestic Theatre and reinforce our position as a venue for the entire community,” added Feldmann.

For venue information, visit www.MajesticEmpire.com. For more information about Bellator, visit www.Bellator.com.

About Bellator Fighting Championships
Bellator Fighting Championships is a Mixed Martial Arts promotional company with offices in Los Angeles and Chicago. Bellator’s founder/CEO, Bjorn Rebney, is an experienced fighting sports and entertainment professional with a deep commitment to the purity and integrity of the sport of MMA and its athletes. Bellator Fighting Championships’ executive team is comprised of top industry professionals in the areas of live event production, television production, fighter relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations.

The Historic Majestic Theatre

The Majestic Theatre is located at 224 E. Houston Street in the heart of downtown San Antonio, Texas. Built in 1929 by John Eberson for Interstate Theatres, the Majestic was intended to be the most modern building in South Texas and was the first in the state to be totally air-conditioned. The Majestic remains one of the finest examples of atmospheric theatres ever built, receiving National Historic Landmark status in 1993. Purchased in 1988 by the City of San Antonio, the Majestic, along with the neighboring Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, was renovated at a cost of $15 million. Since 1989, ACE has hosted over 5 million patrons and receives no operating subsidies from the City of San Antonio.