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Ruiz petitions WBA for random steroid testing

LAS VEGAS (October 24, 2005) - The World Boxing Association's 84th annual convention is next week (October 31-November 5) in South Korea and WBA heavyweight champion John "The Quietman" Ruiz is petitioning the organization to mandate random testing for performance enhancing drugs and to maintain the current two-year bam from WBA ratings for any boxer who violates the drug rules. Reinstated as WBA champ after James Toney tested positive for violating performance enhancement drug rules after their April 30 title fight, Ruiz has publicly called for a stricter drug policy in boxing and he's frustrated that no action has been seriously discussed, never mind taken. "Nobody in boxing seems to care or they'd be tougher tests," Ruiz said. "I'm asking the WBA to rule random testing, at the very Read more [...]

Ruiz petitions WBA for random steroid testing

LAS VEGAS (October 24, 2005) - The World Boxing Association's 84th annual convention is next week (October 31-November 5) in South Korea and WBA heavyweight champion John "The Quietman" Ruiz is petitioning the organization to mandate random testing for performance enhancing drugs and to maintain the current two-year bam from WBA ratings for any boxer who violates the drug rules. Reinstated as WBA champ after James Toney tested positive for violating performance enhancement drug rules after their April 30 title fight, Ruiz has publicly called for a stricter drug policy in boxing and he's frustrated that no action has been seriously discussed, never mind taken. "Nobody in boxing seems to care or they'd be tougher tests," Ruiz said. "I'm asking the WBA to rule random testing, at the very Read more [...]

Ballroom Boxing next event – November 10th

(OCT 21) Ballroom Boxing at Michael’s Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD is back again with the same fan-friendly show all of those who have attended have come to know, and a new addition to the behind the scenes roster with a new Director of Boxing Operations as well. Ballroom Boxing is pleased to introduce Tony Saunders as the new Director of Boxing Operations. As many already know, Tony is nothing new to the sporting world. Tony went straight out of high school to sign as an amateur free agent with Major League Baseball’s Florida Marlins in 1992. In 1997, he was drafted as the first pick in the by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the expansion draft, going on to pitch for the franchise until 2000, when he was sidelined by injury. Making his comeback in January of this year, the left-hander Read more [...]

Ballroom Boxing next event – November 10th

(OCT 21) Ballroom Boxing at Michael’s Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD is back again with the same fan-friendly show all of those who have attended have come to know, and a new addition to the behind the scenes roster with a new Director of Boxing Operations as well. Ballroom Boxing is pleased to introduce Tony Saunders as the new Director of Boxing Operations. As many already know, Tony is nothing new to the sporting world. Tony went straight out of high school to sign as an amateur free agent with Major League Baseball’s Florida Marlins in 1992. In 1997, he was drafted as the first pick in the by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the expansion draft, going on to pitch for the franchise until 2000, when he was sidelined by injury. Making his comeback in January of this year, the left-hander Read more [...]

The Trilogy Concludes on December 3

LOS ANGELES, October 20 – After two fights and two knockouts, Oscar Larios and Israel Vazquez, the two premier super bantamweights in the world, still stand at a stalemate, with neither fighter able to fully claim superiority over the other. So what are two Mexican warriors to do? They fight for a third time - for a unified title, for local bragging rights, and most importantly, for pride. Golden Boy Promotions, in association with Sycuan Ringside Promotions and DiBella Entertainment, is pleased to announce the world championship rubber match between Larios and Vazquez, which will take place on Saturday, December 3rd, at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas , Nevada . The bout, which is the co-feature to the highly anticipated middleweight championship rematch between Read more [...]

The Trilogy Concludes on December 3

LOS ANGELES, October 20 – After two fights and two knockouts, Oscar Larios and Israel Vazquez, the two premier super bantamweights in the world, still stand at a stalemate, with neither fighter able to fully claim superiority over the other. So what are two Mexican warriors to do? They fight for a third time - for a unified title, for local bragging rights, and most importantly, for pride. Golden Boy Promotions, in association with Sycuan Ringside Promotions and DiBella Entertainment, is pleased to announce the world championship rubber match between Larios and Vazquez, which will take place on Saturday, December 3rd, at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas , Nevada . The bout, which is the co-feature to the highly anticipated middleweight championship rematch between Read more [...]

Trinidad and De La Hoya to attend “Batta en el Coliseo” in Puerto Rico this Friday

LOS ANGELES, October 19 – Almost six years after their epic 1999 battle, boxing icons Oscar De La Hoya and Felix Trinidad will finally meet again on Friday, October 21 – this time not as combatants, but as friends. “A boxing event in Puerto Rico just wouldn’t be the same without Felix Trinidad in attendance,” said Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya, the promoter of Friday’s “BATALLA EN EL COLISEO” show. “So I extended an invitation to Felix to attend our first show on the island, and he graciously accepted. It should be a great night for everyone.” De La Hoya and Trinidad battled it out for 12 rounds on September 18, 1999, in one of the most highly-anticipated non-heavyweight title fights of all-time. Trinidad won a majority decision that night in Las Read more [...]

Trinidad and De La Hoya to attend “Batta en el Coliseo” in Puerto Rico this Friday

LOS ANGELES, October 19 – Almost six years after their epic 1999 battle, boxing icons Oscar De La Hoya and Felix Trinidad will finally meet again on Friday, October 21 – this time not as combatants, but as friends. “A boxing event in Puerto Rico just wouldn’t be the same without Felix Trinidad in attendance,” said Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya, the promoter of Friday’s “BATALLA EN EL COLISEO” show. “So I extended an invitation to Felix to attend our first show on the island, and he graciously accepted. It should be a great night for everyone.” De La Hoya and Trinidad battled it out for 12 rounds on September 18, 1999, in one of the most highly-anticipated non-heavyweight title fights of all-time. Trinidad won a majority decision that night in Las Read more [...]

Gonzalez Returns to Action Against Delisle

SAN JOSE, CA, October 17 -- Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment (SVS&E) and Goossen Tutor Promotions announced today that former WBO Light Heavyweight World Champion Julio Gonzalez (38-3, 23 KO’s) will return to action Thursday, November 17 when he takes on Australian Jason Delisle (18-3-2, 9 KO’s) in the main event at Miller Lite Fight Night at the Tank. The bout is scheduled as a 12-round IBF light heavyweight world title elimination bout and will be held at HP Pavilion at San Jose with under card action beginning at 7:30 p.m. A complete fight card will be announced shortly. In addition, SVS&E and Goossen Tutor Promotions announced a new partnership to work together to enhance the Miller Lite Fight Night at the Tank boxing series. As part of the deal, Goossen Tutor will now oversee Read more [...]

Gonzalez Returns to Action Against Delisle

SAN JOSE, CA, October 17 -- Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment (SVS&E) and Goossen Tutor Promotions announced today that former WBO Light Heavyweight World Champion Julio Gonzalez (38-3, 23 KO’s) will return to action Thursday, November 17 when he takes on Australian Jason Delisle (18-3-2, 9 KO’s) in the main event at Miller Lite Fight Night at the Tank. The bout is scheduled as a 12-round IBF light heavyweight world title elimination bout and will be held at HP Pavilion at San Jose with under card action beginning at 7:30 p.m. A complete fight card will be announced shortly. In addition, SVS&E and Goossen Tutor Promotions announced a new partnership to work together to enhance the Miller Lite Fight Night at the Tank boxing series. As part of the deal, Goossen Tutor will Read more [...]

Gilbert Venegas vs. Steve Vincent in Solo Boxeo/Latin Fury

Dominic Pesoli's 8 Count Productions, Home of the Best in Chicago Boxing, and Bob Arum's Top Rank Incorporated along with Miller Lite and TCF Bank present "Latin Fire" on Friday, October 14th at the Cicero Stadium, 1909 S. Laramie Ave. in Cicero, IL. Tickets starting at $30 are on sale by calling 312-226-5800. Chicago based Mexican warrior Gilbert Venegas, (8-1-1, 5 KO's) faces off against Steve Vincent, (8-3, 7 KO's) in the scheduled eight round welterweight co-main event. Said Pesoli about the co-main, "We just signed Gilbert and we're thrilled to have him on our show. Vincent's a very tough, heavy handed kid from St. Louis which should provide a solid test for Gilbert. The twenty eight year old Venegas, coming off a four year layoff battled to a six round draw against undefeated Main Read more [...]

Gilbert Venegas vs. Steve Vincent in Solo Boxeo/Latin Fury

Dominic Pesoli's 8 Count Productions, Home of the Best in Chicago Boxing, and Bob Arum's Top Rank Incorporated along with Miller Lite and TCF Bank present "Latin Fire" on Friday, October 14th at the Cicero Stadium, 1909 S. Laramie Ave. in Cicero, IL. Tickets starting at $30 are on sale by calling 312-226-5800. Chicago based Mexican warrior Gilbert Venegas, (8-1-1, 5 KO's) faces off against Steve Vincent, (8-3, 7 KO's) in the scheduled eight round welterweight co-main event. Said Pesoli about the co-main, "We just signed Gilbert and we're thrilled to have him on our show. Vincent's a very tough, heavy handed kid from St. Louis which should provide a solid test for Gilbert. The twenty eight year old Venegas, coming off a four year layoff battled to a six round draw against undefeated Read more [...]

Joshua Clottey Headlines ‘Broadway Boxing’ at Turning Stone

(SEPT 30) Some marquee match-ups are lined up as the “Broadway Boxing” series comes to the Event Center at Turning Stone Resort and Casino on Friday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. The night of action will be taped for rebroadcast on the Madison Square Garden Network, Fox Sports Net New England, Comcast Sportsnet and HDNet. In the Main Event, world-ranked Welterweight Joshua Clottey (26-1, 18 KOs) of the Bronx will take on Detroit’s Marlon Thomas (35-5-1, 21 KOs). Clottey, a native of Ghana, now trains with his older brother Emmanuel at the famed Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn. Joshua, the current NABC and African Welterweight Champion, is ranked second in the world by the WBC and fifth by the WBO. Clottey and Thomas are scheduled for ten rounds. The evening’s co-feature is a ten round Read more [...]

Joshua Clottey Headlines ‘Broadway Boxing’ at Turning Stone

(SEPT 30) Some marquee match-ups are lined up as the “Broadway Boxing” series comes to the Event Center at Turning Stone Resort and Casino on Friday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. The night of action will be taped for rebroadcast on the Madison Square Garden Network, Fox Sports Net New England, Comcast Sportsnet and HDNet. In the Main Event, world-ranked Welterweight Joshua Clottey (26-1, 18 KOs) of the Bronx will take on Detroit’s Marlon Thomas (35-5-1, 21 KOs). Clottey, a native of Ghana, now trains with his older brother Emmanuel at the famed Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn. Joshua, the current NABC and African Welterweight Champion, is ranked second in the world by the WBC and fifth by the WBO. Clottey and Thomas are scheduled for ten rounds. The evening’s co-feature is a ten round Read more [...]

Top Contenders and Rising Stars to “Rumble at the Rock”

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 [...]