Day: May 11, 2005

Duva Boxing Announces Peter vs. Sykes – July 2, 2005

(MAY 11) Duva Boxing, in association with Gary Shaw Promotions and Tres Amigos, LLC, are proud to announce that on July 2, 2005, fast-rising heavyweight contender Samuel “The Nigerian Nightmare” Peter, 23-0 (20), will put his NABF and USBA championships on the line against NABA champion Taurus “The Bull” Sykes, 23-1-1 (6) at the newly constructed Reno Events Center and televised live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. The Peter vs. Sykes showdown will be the first-ever boxing show at the 7000-seat Events Center and comes 95 years almost to the day that Reno hosted the legendary Jack Johnson vs. James J. Jeffries heavyweight championship fight on July 4, 1910. “Reno has always been a great fight city,” said Duva Boxing President Dino Duva. “Duva promotional organizations have Read more [...]

Ruiz-Toney declared No-Decision May 11, 2005

(MAY 11) LAS VEGAS - Team Ruiz was formally notified on May 10th,  by the New York State Athletic Commission that the April 30th World Boxing Association heavyweight championship fight between defending champion John "The Quietman" Ruiz and challenger James "Lights Out" Toney has been officially declared a "No Decision" because Toney violated the illegal substance rule. Toney was suspended 90 days and fined $10,000. Team Ruiz is waiting for the WBA to enforce rule18:23 (3), disqualifying Toney and automatically reinstating Ruiz as world heavyweight champion. "We are waiting for the WBA to immediately implemented its rule," Ruiz' attorney Anthony Cardinale explained. "It's as clear as it can be. We're glad the truth has come out and Johnny hasn't lost his championship." WBA Rule 18:23 3. Read more [...]

Antonio Tarver Breaks Down Trinidad-Wright May 11, 2005

LOS ANGELES, May 11 – Light heavyweight superstar Antonio “Magic Man” Tarver returns to the ring on Saturday, June 18 to battle Glen Johnson for 175-pound supremacy in an HBO-televised bout at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. And luckily for boxing fans, there’s another superfight coming up - a middleweight showdown between Felix Trinidad and Winky Wright which will be held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas this Saturday, May 14. Tarver took time out from his busy training schedule in Vero Beach, Florida to break down Trinidad-Wright. “I see this as a tremendous fight,” said Tarver. “Winky Wright is a guy that has really fought hard for his just due. He came up the hard way and I’m particularly in favor of a guy who had to earn it, rather than just having the yellow brick Read more [...]

2005: Antonio Tarver Breaks Down Trinidad-Wright

LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2005 – Light heavyweight superstar Antonio “Magic Man” Tarver returns to the ring on Saturday, June 18 to battle Glen Johnson for 175-pound supremacy in an HBO-televised bout at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. And luckily for boxing fans, there’s another superfight coming up - a middleweight showdown between Felix Trinidad and Winky Wright which will be held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas this Saturday, May 14. Tarver took time out from his busy training schedule in Vero Beach, Florida to break down Trinidad-Wright. “I see this as a tremendous fight,” said Tarver. “Winky Wright is a guy that has really fought hard for his just due. He came up the hard way and I’m particularly in favor of a guy who had to earn it, rather than just having the yellow Read more [...]