Month: March 2005

Uranco, Vanderpool, Castillo, Highlight Return of “Hard Knocks at the Hard Rock” – April 22, 2005

HOLLYWOOD, FL, March 30, 2005 – In recent years, boxing fans have become used to a certain pattern when it comes to fight cards – one quality bout, maybe even two, with the rest of the show consisting of mismatches or showcases. In 2003, Warrior’s Boxing Promotions, Inc. decided that way of doing business wasn’t fair to fight fans, and since then, the Florida-based promoter has operated on one premise when it comes to their shows – all killer, no filler. In keeping with this philosophy, Warrior’s Boxing Promotions, Inc. in association with The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is pleased to present the latest installment of the “Hard Knocks at The Hard Rock” series on Friday, April 22 in the Grand Ballroom of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. In Read more [...]

Beets Meets Awinongya at the Queen March 28, 2005

Tacoma, WA – Troy Beets (11-5-1, 7kos) will face Joseph Awinongya (12-8-5, 3kos) in the ten-round main event of the thirty-sixth installment of the Battle at the Boat boxing series, Saturday April 2, 2005 at the Emerald Queen Casino. Beets, the Mississippi southpaw, is eager to take on Ghana native, Awinongya. “Troy has a big jaw, lots of talent and is very difficult to hit” says his cousin Rusty who is not only his cousin, but his roommate and keeps Troy on track with his training. “He took his last fight against Russian Vadim Tokarev (for the IBF Intercontinental Cruiserweight title) without much training and paid the price” Rusty continued, “he’s ready for this fight and is coming to win!” In the 1994 Goodwill Games, Beets brought home the bronze medal and, is a force Read more [...]

Cruisin’ For A Bruisin” Showtime Championship Boxing March 28, 2005

(MAR 28) NEW YORK - The two boxers widely recognized as the most talented in the exciting cruiserweight division will square off when undefeated World Boxing Council (WBC) champion Wayne “Big Truck” Braithwaite faces his World Boxing Association (WBA) counterpart, Jean-Marc Mormeck, in an eagerly anticipated world title unification bout Saturday, April 2, on SHOWTIME. The division’s most enthralling match-up in years will be shown on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast). Don King Productions will present the event. Braithwaite (21-0, 17 KOs), of Georgetown, Guyana, has won 15 out of his past 16 bouts by knockout. The boxer-puncher will make the fourth defense of the title he won with a 10th-round TKO over Vincenzo Cantatore on Oct. 11, 2002. Read more [...]

2005: Troy Beets Meets Joseph Awinongya at the Emerald Queen Casino

(MARCH 28, 2005)  Tacoma, WA – Troy Beets (11-5-1, 7kos) will face Joseph Awinongya (12-8-5, 3kos) in the ten-round main event of the thirty-sixth installment of the Battle at the Boat boxing series, Saturday April 2, 2005 at the Emerald Queen Casino. Beets, the Mississippi southpaw, is eager to take on Ghana native, Awinongya. “Troy has a big jaw, lots of talent and is very difficult to hit” says his cousin Rusty who is not only his cousin, but his roommate and keeps Troy on track with his training. “He took his last fight against Russian Vadim Tokarev (for the IBF Intercontinental Cruiserweight title) without much training and paid the price” Rusty continued, “he’s ready for this fight and is coming to win!” In the 1994 Goodwill Games, Beets brought home the bronze medal Read more [...]

2005: Cruisin’ For A Bruisin” Showtime Championship Boxing

(MAR 28, 2005) NEW YORK - The two boxers widely recognized as the most talented in the exciting cruiserweight division will square off when undefeated World Boxing Council (WBC) champion Wayne “Big Truck” Braithwaite faces his World Boxing Association (WBA) counterpart, Jean-Marc Mormeck, in an eagerly anticipated world title unification bout Saturday, April 2, on SHOWTIME. The division’s most enthralling match-up in years will be shown on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast). Don King Productions will present the event. Braithwaite (21-0, 17 KOs), of Georgetown, Guyana, has won 15 out of his past 16 bouts by knockout. The boxer-puncher will make the fourth defense of the title he won with a 10th-round TKO over Vincenzo Cantatore on Oct. 11, Read more [...]

Juan Laporte’s Gym (UTBANY, Inc.) honors a true hero of the Boricua community

(MAR 27) On Friday, April 15th, 2005, at the Juan Laporte's Boxing Gym, 700 Elton Ave. 2nd Floor 718-585-6753, Out of "El Barrio" comes forth a new warrior, seeking to prove himself on the frontlines of boxing, his adopted motto " Hasta la victoria siempre!" (-Ché Guevara) “El Chamaco” who campaigns at the red hot jr. welterweight level is not only an extremely talented fighter, but a very grounded and focused young man who sees himself as the torch bearer for Spanish Harlem and it’s supportive and boxing-savvy community. Edgar began his career on the island, under the tutelage of Felix Trinidad senior, training along side Felix ‘Tito’ Trinidad, Fres Oquendo and the rest of the 1999-2001 Trinidad faction. The young Santana found himself in an enviable spot as he learned the Read more [...]

Kallen, Stallone & Braithwaite on N.E. Ringside Radio Show Thursday night, April 31

BOSTON (March 27, 2005) – This week’s New England Ringside Radio Show takes a bite of reality, boxing-wise, with special guests Jackie Kallen, Frank Stallone and WBC cruiserweight champion Wayne “Big Truck” Braithwaite Thursday night (6-8 PM) on WWZN 1510 The Zone. The two-hour New England Ringside Boxing Radio Show – hosted by Ted Bodenrader, Anthony Pepe, Rick Brutti and Joe Bills -- airs every Thursday night between 6-8 pm (ET) on Boston’s Boxing Station, The Zone (1510 AM), and also may be heard live on the Internet by going to www.newenglandringside.com. Kallen, of course, had a movie made about her life in boxing, Against The Ropes, starring Meg Ryan. Jackie also is involved in The Contender. She’ll discuss the reality series, what it was like managing James Toney, Read more [...]

Kallen, Stallone & Braithwaite on N.E. Ringside Radio Show  Thursday night, April 31

BOSTON (March 27, 2005) – This week’s New England Ringside Radio Show takes a bite of reality, boxing-wise, with special guests Jackie Kallen, Frank  Stallone and WBC cruiserweight champion Wayne “Big Truck” Braithwaite Thursday night (6-8 PM) on WWZN 1510 The Zone. The two-hour New England Ringside Boxing Radio Show – hosted by Ted Bodenrader, Anthony Pepe, Rick Brutti and Joe Bills -- airs every Thursday night between 6-8 pm (ET) on Boston’s Boxing Station, The Zone (1510 AM), and also may be heard live on the Internet by going to....Link Kallen, of course, had a movie made about her life in boxing, Against The Ropes, starring Meg Ryan. Jackie also is involved in The Contender. She’ll discuss the reality series, what it was like managing James Toney, and her newest client, Read more [...]

Elena Reid, Lucia Rijker and more By David A. Avila

Life imitates art even in the world of female prizefighting. With the recent announcement that Lucia Rijker will be fighting Christy Martin for a $1 million prize to the winner, it opens the door for female professional boxers such as Elena “Baby Doll” Reid (16-1-5, 5 KOs) who fights on an all-women fight card Saturday in Laughlin, Nevada. Because of the phenomenal success of Academy Award winner Million Dollar Baby - a film that has grossed more than $75 million to date - boxer promoters are stepping up to take advantage of female boxers. “She’s a real million dollar baby and probably the best female fighter in the world,” said Arum of Rijker, who guest starred in the film as the villain in the movie that won Best Picture for 2004. Rijker, 37, has long been considered Read more [...]