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HOLLYWOOD, FL, September 28 – The hunger! It’s something you can’t really describe, but you can see it. Look close, and you can see that hunger in the eyes of Heavyweight Title contenders David Tua and Jameel McCline, unbeaten Edison Miranda and rising star Yuri Foreman. It’s that determination to be the best, to become a World Champion that will be the focal point on October 21st. On Friday, October 21, Seminole Warriors Boxing Promotions, in association with Cedric Kushner Promotions, is pleased to announce the latest addition of these boxing standouts to the star-studded “Rumble at The Rock” event, which is headlined by electrifying Heavyweight matchup between David “The Tuaman” Tua and Cisse “Cool C” Salif. “We don’t want boxers going through the motions on Read more [...]

LOS ANGELES, September 26 – The island of Puerto Rico is rich in boxing history, with the names Trinidad, Gomez, Benitez, Ortiz, and Torres instantly recognizable to any fight fan. With such a storied legacy in mind, on Friday, October 21st, Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions proudly presents its first show at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, eager to do its part to add to the island’s boxing history. “When you mention Puerto Rico to a boxing fan, visions of great fights and fighters immediately appear,” said Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya, who now makes his home in Puerto Rico. “On October 21st, we hope to live up to the high standards of boxing on the island by bringing eight competitive and action-packed fights to these great fans.” “BATALLA Read more [...]

(SEPT 24) In what New Jersey State Athletic Commissioner Larry Hazzard described as a “new level of dumb,” in boxing, Team Wladimir Klitschko demanded that the boxing gloves to be used tomorrow night, when the former WBO champion faces Samuel Peter at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, be weighed to ensure they are the regulation 10 ounces. According to Hazzard, he was contacted by Klitschko “boxing adviser” Shelly Finkel, public relations advisor Bernd Bonte and K-2 Promotions coordinator Burt Watson and told that Klitschko’s camp would be bringing a small scale to today’s undercard weigh-in (the main event weigh-in was held yesterday) to ensure there was nothing irregular about the weight of either fighter’s gloves…an implication that enraged glove manufacturer Grant Elvis Read more [...]

(SEPT 23) JABB Boxing Gym, Chicagoland's biggest and best boxing gym is featured in the December 2005 issue of Ring Magazine. JABB Boxing Gym was opened in December 2003 by Dominic Pesoli and Tina Park of 8 Count Productions, Home of the Best in Chicago Boxing, along with Mike Garcia, former world ranked and undefeated featherweight. JABB Boxing Gym is the December 2005 monthly feature for Ring Magazine's "Being There" story on terrific boxing gyms around the globe. The two page article on pages 20-21 is filled with outstanding pictures by award winning photographer John Booz as well as great writing by Chicago based writer Juan Ayllon. Said Pesoli of the article, "It's a great honor to be featured in Ring Magazine. Tina, Michael and I have worked very hard with our dedicated staff Read more [...]

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2005 - In what is being called the most highly anticipated fight of the year, the rematch between undisputed middleweight champion Jermain ‘Bad Intentions’ Taylor and former undisputed middleweight champion Bernard ‘The Executioner’ Hopkins - Taylor vs. Hopkins II, “No Respect” - will take place Saturday, Dec. 3 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their first fight captivated the sports world with its drama and stirring outcome making it one of the most spectacular bouts in recent history. For Taylor, it is an opportunity to prove that his split decision win over the long-reigning champion July 16 was no fluke. For Hopkins, it is time to set the record straight with his spirited rival. The championship card will be presented by DiBella Read more [...]

(SEPT 22) Today, Leavander Johnson passed away after suffering a head injury when he fought Jesus Chavez on September 17th, at the MGM Hotel, in Las Vegas, Nevada. “All of my prayers are with Leavander Johnson and his family in this difficult time,” said Chavez. “He was a true warrior with a tremendous heart, and every day I will think of him and say a prayer for him. He will never be forgotten.” “Leavander Johnson epitomized what all boxers should want to be, a courageous and skilled boxer who always gave his best every time he stepped through the ropes,” said Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya. “His loss is a tremendous blow to the boxing community and to me personally. He was a class act and a good man. Leavander will be missed.” Chavez, who visited Read more [...]

Rafael Ortiz vs. Jesse Feliciano in 10 Round Main Event - Dateline: Rochester, WA, September 16, 2005 Lucky Eagle fan favorite Rafael Ortiz of Lebanon, OR (11 wins all by knockout) will face popular Jesse Feliciano of Las Vegas, NV in the 10 round main event at the last fight of the year on October 1, 2005 at 7:00pm. Ortiz knocked out Dewey Welliver in the sixth round main event at the Lucky Eagle Casino in January. Feliciano has 12 wins and seven knockouts, and is originally from Puerto Rico. In the semi-main event Sean Plessis of Sparwood, BC (13-2, 3ko’s) faces Angelo Torrez, Lakewood, WA for the NWBA Lightweight Title in an eight round bout. Eloy Perez the spectacular prospect from Rainier, WA will battle Matthew Blake in his second professional fight. In his pro debut in June, Read more [...]

(SEPT 16) WOBURN, Mass. "Ireland's" John Duddy (11-0, 10 KOs) headlines Saturday night's "Mayhem in Mansfield" pro boxing show at the Dana Barros Sports Complex in Mansfield, Massachusetts. "Mayhem in Mansfield" is promoted by New England Ringside Promotions in association with Irish Ropes and Cedric Kushner Productions. Duddy takes on former WBC Fecarbox light middleweight champion Joseph "The Assassin" Brady (13-4-1, 6 KOs) from Albuquerque (NM) in the eight-round main event. In the eight round co-feature, light heavyweight Derrick "Double Impact" Whitley (22-23-3, 11 KOs) faces Dhafir "No Fear" Smith (13-10-2, 3 KOs). The scheduled heavyweight bout between former Boston College football star Derric Rossy and Joseph Kenneth has been cancelled because Rossy re-injured a cut over his Read more [...]

San Jose, CA --- Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment (SVS&E) announced that Miller Lite Fight Night at the Tank continues its 2005 season at HP Pavilion at San Jose on Friday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. Featured on the card will be three-time NABO Welterweight Champion Jose Celaya (26-3, 15 KO’s) of Salinas, CA and California Super Middleweight Champ Ricardo “El Guerrero” Cortes (14-1-1, 10 KO’s) of San Jose, CA. Fighters are subject to change. Individual tickets to Miller Lite Fight Night at the Tank are on sale now at the HP Pavilion Ticket Office, Ticketmaster Ticket Centers located in Wherehouse Music stores, Tower Records and Ritmo Latino locations throughout the Bay Area, online at ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at (408) 998-TIXS, (415) 421-TIXS or (510) 625-TIXS. For Read more [...]