Boxing Trend
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
BALDOMIR-GATTI TICKETS GOING, GOING . . . !
Fewer than 2,000 remain — 1,100 of which are priced at $50
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (May 30, 2006) – The Arturo Gatti machine continues to churn out stunning live-gate revenue numbers. With still nearly two months to go before his July 22 showdown against WBC world-recognized linear welterweight champion Carlos Baldomir, Main Events CEO Kathy Duva has announced that there are fewer than 2,000 seats remaining for sale. Of the 2,000 tickets, over 1,100 are priced at $50. (the Boardwalk Hall Arena is scaled for a capacity of 12,000 seats).
Main Events is promoting the evening of boxing, in association with Sycuan Ringside Promotions of San Diego and Caesars Atlantic City.
The 12-round championship bout will be broadcast on HBO’s “World Championship Boxing” series.
Tickets, priced at $400, $250, $150, $100 and $ 50, go on sale to the public Saturday, April 1. They can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-736-1420.
Baldomir (42-9-6, 12 KOs) shocked the universally recognized welterweight champion Zab Judah Jan. 7, 2006, to win the welterweight title (W 12). The 34-year-old Santa Fe, Argentina, native has not lost a bout in more than five years, compiling an 18-0-2 record in his past 20 bouts.
Gatti (40-7, 31 KOs) is a two-time world champion who is responsible for several of the top non-heavyweight live gates in the history of Atlantic City, NJ. The 33-year-old Jersey City, NJ, resident by way of Montreal, Canada, dismantled undefeated Danish bruiser Thomas Damgaard in his most recent bout Jan 28, 2006, (TKO 11). Gatti has won six of his past seven bouts and is ranked No. 2 by the World Boxing Council and No. 6 by The Ring magazine.
For more information: Main Events (973) 893-9100
Donald Tremblay
Sycuan Ringside Promotions (917) 853-4484
Michael Marley
EMC (609) 399-0133
Ed Keenan ¶ 5:04 PM 0 comments
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (May 30, 2006) – The Arturo Gatti machine continues to churn out stunning live-gate revenue numbers. With still nearly two months to go before his July 22 showdown against WBC world-recognized linear welterweight champion Carlos Baldomir, Main Events CEO Kathy Duva has announced that there are fewer than 2,000 seats remaining for sale. Of the 2,000 tickets, over 1,100 are priced at $50. (the Boardwalk Hall Arena is scaled for a capacity of 12,000 seats).
Main Events is promoting the evening of boxing, in association with Sycuan Ringside Promotions of San Diego and Caesars Atlantic City.
The 12-round championship bout will be broadcast on HBO’s “World Championship Boxing” series.
Tickets, priced at $400, $250, $150, $100 and $ 50, go on sale to the public Saturday, April 1. They can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-736-1420.
Baldomir (42-9-6, 12 KOs) shocked the universally recognized welterweight champion Zab Judah Jan. 7, 2006, to win the welterweight title (W 12). The 34-year-old Santa Fe, Argentina, native has not lost a bout in more than five years, compiling an 18-0-2 record in his past 20 bouts.
Gatti (40-7, 31 KOs) is a two-time world champion who is responsible for several of the top non-heavyweight live gates in the history of Atlantic City, NJ. The 33-year-old Jersey City, NJ, resident by way of Montreal, Canada, dismantled undefeated Danish bruiser Thomas Damgaard in his most recent bout Jan 28, 2006, (TKO 11). Gatti has won six of his past seven bouts and is ranked No. 2 by the World Boxing Council and No. 6 by The Ring magazine.
For more information: Main Events (973) 893-9100
Donald Tremblay
Sycuan Ringside Promotions (917) 853-4484
Michael Marley
EMC (609) 399-0133
Ed Keenan ¶ 5:04 PM 0 comments
Monday, May 29, 2006
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING ON A SPECIAL NIGHT
NEW YORK - Roman Karmazin will defend his IBF junior middleweight title against former undisputed world welterweight champion Cory Spinks on a special edition of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Saturday, July 8, LIVE on SHOWTIME from the Savvis Center in the challenger's hometown of St. Louis, Mo.
The fight will be promoted by Don King Productions. Karmazin (34-1-1, 1 ND, 21 KOs), of Russia, stamped himself as one of the junior middleweight division's best in his last start when he captured the IBF 154-pound title with a convincing, upset 12-round unanimous decision over highly regarded Kassim Ouma on July 14, 2005, in Las Vegas.
Karmazin has won five consecutive starts (with one no-decision) since suffering his lone loss on a decision to Javier Castillejo in a bout for the WBC Interim 154-pound crown on July 12, 2002.
Spinks hopes to accomplish what Jose Antonio Rivera did earlier this month on SHOWTIME when he stepped up in weight on his home turf and stunned Alejando “Terra” Garcia to win the WBA 154-pound title. Spinks (34-3, 11 KOs) will make his first appearance since losing his undisputed world welterweight titles to Zab Judah via a ninth-round TKO on Feb. 5, 2005, also at the Savvis Center and on SHOWTIME. That exciting bout was witnessed by 22,370, one of the largest crowds in history to witness an in-door arena boxing match. ¶ 7:50 AM 0 comments
The fight will be promoted by Don King Productions. Karmazin (34-1-1, 1 ND, 21 KOs), of Russia, stamped himself as one of the junior middleweight division's best in his last start when he captured the IBF 154-pound title with a convincing, upset 12-round unanimous decision over highly regarded Kassim Ouma on July 14, 2005, in Las Vegas.
Karmazin has won five consecutive starts (with one no-decision) since suffering his lone loss on a decision to Javier Castillejo in a bout for the WBC Interim 154-pound crown on July 12, 2002.
Spinks hopes to accomplish what Jose Antonio Rivera did earlier this month on SHOWTIME when he stepped up in weight on his home turf and stunned Alejando “Terra” Garcia to win the WBA 154-pound title. Spinks (34-3, 11 KOs) will make his first appearance since losing his undisputed world welterweight titles to Zab Judah via a ninth-round TKO on Feb. 5, 2005, also at the Savvis Center and on SHOWTIME. That exciting bout was witnessed by 22,370, one of the largest crowds in history to witness an in-door arena boxing match. ¶ 7:50 AM 0 comments
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
HBO SPORTS PRESENTS A HOT LATE-NIGHT DOUBLEHEADER
JHONNY GONZALEZ VS. FERNANDO MONTIEL
WALTER MATTHYSSE VS. PAUL WILLIAMS
The tenth season of the hit late-night HBO boxing series rolls on with the intriguing doubleheader HBO BOXING AFTER DARK: JHONNY GONZALEZ VS. FERNANDO MONTIEL AND WALTER MATTHYSSE VS. PAUL WILLIAMS, presented SATURDAY, MAY 27 at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT), outdoors from the Home Depot Center in Carson, Cal., exclusively on HBO.
The commentators for the HBO BOXING AFTER DARK series are Fran Charles, Max Kellerman and Lennox Lewis.
The event will be presented in Spanish language on HBO Latino.
HBO2 playdates: May 28 (7:15 a.m., 5:45 p.m.) and 30 (11:00 p.m.). All times ET/PT.
In the main event, it's a 12-round bantamweight showdown, as world-class competitors Jhonny Gonzalez (32-4-0, 28 KOs) and Fernando Montiel (32-1-1, 24 KOs), both from Mexico, square off in a contest that promises big action. These two talented 118- pounders - who are friends outside the ring - are sure to produce an exciting match.
The opening fight features Walter Matthysse (25-0, 24 KOs) of Trelew, Argentina, versus Paul Williams (29-0, 21 KOs) of Augusta, Ga., in a ten-round welterweight clash. Both 147-pounders are undefeated and the winner emerges as a formidable presence in this high-profile, highly talented weight class.
Immediately following the doubleheader, HBO will present the half-hour special "Countdown to Tarver-Hopkins," previewing the June 10 light heavyweight pay-per-view showdown between Antonio Tarver and Bernard Hopkins. ¶ 4:25 PM 0 comments
WALTER MATTHYSSE VS. PAUL WILLIAMS
The tenth season of the hit late-night HBO boxing series rolls on with the intriguing doubleheader HBO BOXING AFTER DARK: JHONNY GONZALEZ VS. FERNANDO MONTIEL AND WALTER MATTHYSSE VS. PAUL WILLIAMS, presented SATURDAY, MAY 27 at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT), outdoors from the Home Depot Center in Carson, Cal., exclusively on HBO.
The commentators for the HBO BOXING AFTER DARK series are Fran Charles, Max Kellerman and Lennox Lewis.
The event will be presented in Spanish language on HBO Latino.
HBO2 playdates: May 28 (7:15 a.m., 5:45 p.m.) and 30 (11:00 p.m.). All times ET/PT.
In the main event, it's a 12-round bantamweight showdown, as world-class competitors Jhonny Gonzalez (32-4-0, 28 KOs) and Fernando Montiel (32-1-1, 24 KOs), both from Mexico, square off in a contest that promises big action. These two talented 118- pounders - who are friends outside the ring - are sure to produce an exciting match.
The opening fight features Walter Matthysse (25-0, 24 KOs) of Trelew, Argentina, versus Paul Williams (29-0, 21 KOs) of Augusta, Ga., in a ten-round welterweight clash. Both 147-pounders are undefeated and the winner emerges as a formidable presence in this high-profile, highly talented weight class.
Immediately following the doubleheader, HBO will present the half-hour special "Countdown to Tarver-Hopkins," previewing the June 10 light heavyweight pay-per-view showdown between Antonio Tarver and Bernard Hopkins. ¶ 4:25 PM 0 comments
Monday, May 15, 2006
ANTONIO TARVER vs. BERNARD HOPKINS "FIGHT TO THE FINISH"
NEW YORK, March 28th-When boxing historians look back at the date of June 10th, 2006, one of two results will be crystal clear- it will be the day that light heavyweight Antonio Tarver cements his hall of fame credentials by ending the career of boxing legend Bernard Hopkins, or it will be the day when middleweight great Hopkins, ends a legendary career with a stirring win over one of the top light heavyweights of this era.
However, one thing is certain. When Antonio "The Magic Man" Tarver and Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins meet on Saturday, June 10th at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, it will definitely be a "Fight To The Finish".
The two boxing superstars will meet in "Fight To The Finish" - a 12 round light heavyweight bout presented by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing, Golden Boy Promotions and Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, and will be broadcast live on HBO Pay-Per-View, beginning at 9pm (ET) / 6pm (PT).
"Bernard Hopkins was a great fighter, but his time is past," said Tarver, the premier light heavyweight of this generation. "My time is now, and I see it as a personal insult that Hopkins would even consider coming up to light heavyweight to challenge me. I will punish him in the ring accordingly."
"After everything I've accomplished in this sport, and with all the obstacles I had to go through to get here, I don't even entertain the thought of losing in my final fight," said Hopkins, who reigned over the middleweight division for over a decade. "I will win this fight over Antonio Tarver, cement my legacy and finish my career in a fashion where no one will ever forget what I brought to the boxing ring."
"Antonio Tarver and Bernard Hopkins are two great champions who have enjoyed tremendous success," said Joe DeGuardia, President of Star Boxing. "Both of them will be putting it all on the line in this highly anticipated fight. Fans will see them both fighting with the intense fire that only a fight like this can inspire."
"Legacy is probably the most important thing to a truly elite fighter," said Oscar de la Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions. "Both Antonio Tarver and Bernard Hopkins have had amazing careers, but June 10th will directly affect how boxing fans remember them. That's a lot to have on your shoulders, but if any two boxers can handle that pressure, it's Tarver and Hopkins, and I expect both of them to leave it all in the ring when they fight."
"Bernard Hopkins is one of the greatest middleweights of this era, facing perhaps the greatest challenge of his career in his final fight. Antonio Tarver is the world's pre-eminent light heavyweight whose resounding wins over Roy Jones re-affirmed his stardom," said Mark Taffet, HBO Senior Vice President of Sports Operations & Pay-Per-View. "Tarver-Hopkins is a big fight with storylines that will intrigue boxing fans."
Tickets for the Tarver vs. Hopkins "Fight To The Finish" are priced at $750, $600, $400, $200, $100 and $50, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Boardwalk Hall Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations by calling 800-736-1420 or at www.ticketmaster.com.
"Borgata is thrilled to be partnering with Star Boxing and Golden Boy Promotions to present such a high profile fight," said Larry Mullin, president and chief operating officer for Borgata. "The June 10th event underlines our dedications to continuously raising the bar and bringing top-notch entertainment events to Atlantic City."
The pride of Tampa, Florida, 1996 US Olympic Bronze medal winner Antonio Tarver (24-3, 18 KO's) came up the hard way in the pro ranks, forced to fight all comers as he looked for his one big break. In 2000, "The Magic Man" was one win away from forcing a fight with pound for pound and light heavyweight king Roy Jones Jr., but he lost a hard - fought decision to Eric Harding ( a loss later avenged by a knockout).
But Tarver's time would come, and after fighting his way back into the number one spot at 175 pounds, he finally won a world title by shutting out former world champ Montell Griffin for the WBC and IBF crowns on April 26, 2003. His brash style forced Jones hand, and the two met for the undisputed title on November 8, 2003. After a torrid 12 rounds, Jones retained his title via a highly controversial majority decision, and the fans and media demanded a return bout.
Tarver got his rematch on May 15, 2004, and in the shot heard round the world, he knocked Jones out with a single left hand in the second round, and a worldwide superstar was born. "The Magic Man" would next split an entertaining pair of bouts with highly regarded Glen Johnson before settling the score once and for all with Jones on October 1st, 2005 with a clear cut unanimous decision that may have spelled an end to Jones career.
Now he wants to do the same to Hopkins.
One of the most compelling figures in sports today, Bernard Hopkins (46-4-1, 32 KO's) has lived his life and built a career by doing things his way. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Hopkins turned pro with a loss in October of 1988, but after that it was tough - if impossible - to make him lose again. Beginning with a 1990 win over Greg Paige, Hopkins would lose only once (via decision to Roy Jones Jr) over the next 15 years.
Along the way, Hopkins - who fought the boxing industry as hard as he fought inside the ring - won the world middleweight title in 1995 and defended it a record 20 times. He also unified the crown on September 29, 2001 when he stopped the legendary Felix "Tito" Trinidad in the 12th round before a packed house at Madison Square Garden.
The Tarver vs. Hopkins "Fight To The Finish" pay-per-view telecast, beginning at 9pm ET/6pm PT on June 10, has a suggested retail price of $49.95, will be distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View and will be available to over 56 million pay-per-view homes. The telecast will be available in HD-TV for those viewers who can receive HD. HBO Pay-Per-View is the leading supplier of event programming to the pay-per-view industry. ¶ 5:25 PM 0 comments
However, one thing is certain. When Antonio "The Magic Man" Tarver and Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins meet on Saturday, June 10th at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, it will definitely be a "Fight To The Finish".
The two boxing superstars will meet in "Fight To The Finish" - a 12 round light heavyweight bout presented by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing, Golden Boy Promotions and Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, and will be broadcast live on HBO Pay-Per-View, beginning at 9pm (ET) / 6pm (PT).
"Bernard Hopkins was a great fighter, but his time is past," said Tarver, the premier light heavyweight of this generation. "My time is now, and I see it as a personal insult that Hopkins would even consider coming up to light heavyweight to challenge me. I will punish him in the ring accordingly."
"After everything I've accomplished in this sport, and with all the obstacles I had to go through to get here, I don't even entertain the thought of losing in my final fight," said Hopkins, who reigned over the middleweight division for over a decade. "I will win this fight over Antonio Tarver, cement my legacy and finish my career in a fashion where no one will ever forget what I brought to the boxing ring."
"Antonio Tarver and Bernard Hopkins are two great champions who have enjoyed tremendous success," said Joe DeGuardia, President of Star Boxing. "Both of them will be putting it all on the line in this highly anticipated fight. Fans will see them both fighting with the intense fire that only a fight like this can inspire."
"Legacy is probably the most important thing to a truly elite fighter," said Oscar de la Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions. "Both Antonio Tarver and Bernard Hopkins have had amazing careers, but June 10th will directly affect how boxing fans remember them. That's a lot to have on your shoulders, but if any two boxers can handle that pressure, it's Tarver and Hopkins, and I expect both of them to leave it all in the ring when they fight."
"Bernard Hopkins is one of the greatest middleweights of this era, facing perhaps the greatest challenge of his career in his final fight. Antonio Tarver is the world's pre-eminent light heavyweight whose resounding wins over Roy Jones re-affirmed his stardom," said Mark Taffet, HBO Senior Vice President of Sports Operations & Pay-Per-View. "Tarver-Hopkins is a big fight with storylines that will intrigue boxing fans."
Tickets for the Tarver vs. Hopkins "Fight To The Finish" are priced at $750, $600, $400, $200, $100 and $50, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Boardwalk Hall Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations by calling 800-736-1420 or at www.ticketmaster.com.
"Borgata is thrilled to be partnering with Star Boxing and Golden Boy Promotions to present such a high profile fight," said Larry Mullin, president and chief operating officer for Borgata. "The June 10th event underlines our dedications to continuously raising the bar and bringing top-notch entertainment events to Atlantic City."
The pride of Tampa, Florida, 1996 US Olympic Bronze medal winner Antonio Tarver (24-3, 18 KO's) came up the hard way in the pro ranks, forced to fight all comers as he looked for his one big break. In 2000, "The Magic Man" was one win away from forcing a fight with pound for pound and light heavyweight king Roy Jones Jr., but he lost a hard - fought decision to Eric Harding ( a loss later avenged by a knockout).
But Tarver's time would come, and after fighting his way back into the number one spot at 175 pounds, he finally won a world title by shutting out former world champ Montell Griffin for the WBC and IBF crowns on April 26, 2003. His brash style forced Jones hand, and the two met for the undisputed title on November 8, 2003. After a torrid 12 rounds, Jones retained his title via a highly controversial majority decision, and the fans and media demanded a return bout.
Tarver got his rematch on May 15, 2004, and in the shot heard round the world, he knocked Jones out with a single left hand in the second round, and a worldwide superstar was born. "The Magic Man" would next split an entertaining pair of bouts with highly regarded Glen Johnson before settling the score once and for all with Jones on October 1st, 2005 with a clear cut unanimous decision that may have spelled an end to Jones career.
Now he wants to do the same to Hopkins.
One of the most compelling figures in sports today, Bernard Hopkins (46-4-1, 32 KO's) has lived his life and built a career by doing things his way. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Hopkins turned pro with a loss in October of 1988, but after that it was tough - if impossible - to make him lose again. Beginning with a 1990 win over Greg Paige, Hopkins would lose only once (via decision to Roy Jones Jr) over the next 15 years.
Along the way, Hopkins - who fought the boxing industry as hard as he fought inside the ring - won the world middleweight title in 1995 and defended it a record 20 times. He also unified the crown on September 29, 2001 when he stopped the legendary Felix "Tito" Trinidad in the 12th round before a packed house at Madison Square Garden.
The Tarver vs. Hopkins "Fight To The Finish" pay-per-view telecast, beginning at 9pm ET/6pm PT on June 10, has a suggested retail price of $49.95, will be distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View and will be available to over 56 million pay-per-view homes. The telecast will be available in HD-TV for those viewers who can receive HD. HBO Pay-Per-View is the leading supplier of event programming to the pay-per-view industry. ¶ 5:25 PM 0 comments
DAVID DIAZ HEADLINES AT CICERO STADIUM
OUTSTANDING UNDERCARD FEATURES GILBERT VENEGAS AND FRANCISCO DIAZ
Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions, HOME OF THE BEST IN CHICAGO BOXING, returns to Cicero Stadium on Friday, June 16th to present “DESTINY,” an action packed evening of world class boxing headlined by Chicagoland’s most popular boxer, David Diaz in a twelve round bout for the IBA Lightweight World Championship.
“DESTINY” is presented by 8 Count Productions and Bob Arum’s Top Rank Incorporated along with Miller Lite and TCF Bank.
Cicero Stadium is located at 1909 S. Laramie Ave., just minutes from the Eisenhower and Stevenson Expressways. Doors for this event will open at 6pm with the first bell at 7pm.
Tickets, starting at $30 are on sale in advance by calling 312-226-5800.
Diaz, (30-1-1, 16 KO’s) returns to the ring, following his ten round unanimous decision win over Silverio Ortiz on the 8 Count Productions’ MADNESS IN MARCH event at the Aragon Ballroom.
“David was in a very tough battle last time out against Ortiz but won the last couple of rounds as he continued to display his warrior spirit. That’s exactly what our fans want to see and that’s why he’s so popular in Chicago. Fans know he’ll fight to the end and they have a great deal of respect for him” said Pesoli.
An outstanding undercard for this event will feature bouts including middleweight Francisco Diaz, (14-1, 8 KO’s) of Shawnee Mission, Kansas and Chicagoland fan favorite, welterweight Gilbert Venegas, (9-2-2, 6 KO’s). Additional information on the undercard will be announced shortly.
Stated Pesoli, “Francisco Diaz is a tough, good looking kid from Kansas, he’s been very successful in his first fifteen fights and we think our fans will really take to him. Venegas caught a tough break with the cut in his last bout with Rincon but we’re looking for him to successfully bounce back.”
Continued Pesoli, “Jerry Alfano (matchmaker for 8 Count Productions) continues to put together great matches for our fans. We’ll be able to announce more details for this card later this week. “
8 Count Productions was started by Dominic Pesoli in 1997 and has consistently presented the highest quality professional boxing events in Chicagoland. In 2003, Pesoli along with former featherweight contender Mike Garcia opened JABB Boxing Gym, a 6,000 square foot venue dedicated to the finest Chicagoland boxers of all talent levels.
To view the seating chart and poster for this event or for more information on 8 Count Productions and JABB Boxing Gym, please visit www.8countproductions.com and www.jabbboxinggym.com
TICKETS ON SALE IN ADVANCE BY CALLING 312-226-5800
CREATING CONTENDERS SINCE 1997
Bernie Bahrmasel
Publicist/8 Count Productions
www.8countproductions.com
bbahrmasel@aol.com ¶ 5:17 PM 0 comments
Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions, HOME OF THE BEST IN CHICAGO BOXING, returns to Cicero Stadium on Friday, June 16th to present “DESTINY,” an action packed evening of world class boxing headlined by Chicagoland’s most popular boxer, David Diaz in a twelve round bout for the IBA Lightweight World Championship.
“DESTINY” is presented by 8 Count Productions and Bob Arum’s Top Rank Incorporated along with Miller Lite and TCF Bank.
Cicero Stadium is located at 1909 S. Laramie Ave., just minutes from the Eisenhower and Stevenson Expressways. Doors for this event will open at 6pm with the first bell at 7pm.
Tickets, starting at $30 are on sale in advance by calling 312-226-5800.
Diaz, (30-1-1, 16 KO’s) returns to the ring, following his ten round unanimous decision win over Silverio Ortiz on the 8 Count Productions’ MADNESS IN MARCH event at the Aragon Ballroom.
“David was in a very tough battle last time out against Ortiz but won the last couple of rounds as he continued to display his warrior spirit. That’s exactly what our fans want to see and that’s why he’s so popular in Chicago. Fans know he’ll fight to the end and they have a great deal of respect for him” said Pesoli.
An outstanding undercard for this event will feature bouts including middleweight Francisco Diaz, (14-1, 8 KO’s) of Shawnee Mission, Kansas and Chicagoland fan favorite, welterweight Gilbert Venegas, (9-2-2, 6 KO’s). Additional information on the undercard will be announced shortly.
Stated Pesoli, “Francisco Diaz is a tough, good looking kid from Kansas, he’s been very successful in his first fifteen fights and we think our fans will really take to him. Venegas caught a tough break with the cut in his last bout with Rincon but we’re looking for him to successfully bounce back.”
Continued Pesoli, “Jerry Alfano (matchmaker for 8 Count Productions) continues to put together great matches for our fans. We’ll be able to announce more details for this card later this week. “
8 Count Productions was started by Dominic Pesoli in 1997 and has consistently presented the highest quality professional boxing events in Chicagoland. In 2003, Pesoli along with former featherweight contender Mike Garcia opened JABB Boxing Gym, a 6,000 square foot venue dedicated to the finest Chicagoland boxers of all talent levels.
To view the seating chart and poster for this event or for more information on 8 Count Productions and JABB Boxing Gym, please visit www.8countproductions.com and www.jabbboxinggym.com
TICKETS ON SALE IN ADVANCE BY CALLING 312-226-5800
CREATING CONTENDERS SINCE 1997
Bernie Bahrmasel
Publicist/8 Count Productions
www.8countproductions.com
bbahrmasel@aol.com ¶ 5:17 PM 0 comments
Saturday, May 13, 2006
8 COUNT PRODUCTIONS SIGNS WELTERWEIGHT PROSPECT FRANCISCO RINCON
8 Count Productions, HOME OF THE BEST IN CHICAGO BOXING has announced that welterweight prospect Francisco Rincon has signed an exclusive promotional agreement, it was announced today by Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions.
Rincon, a native of Coahuila, Mexico now fighting out of Dallas, Texas carries a professional record of 11 wins, 6 by knockout and 3 losses. He most recently appeared on the 8 Count Productions’ MADNESS IN MARCH event at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom on March 17th scoring a fourth round stoppage over Gilbert Venegas in a co-main event battle broadcast internationally on Telefutura’s SOLO BOXEO series.
Said Pesoli, “Francisco is a highly skilled kid, he’s only 22 and has great potential in the welterweight division. He’s almost six feet tall and his height coupled with his boxing skills and toughness should serve him well.”
“He’s fought twice on our shows; the first was a second round knockout of Fabian Luque last April at Cicero Stadium and then he stopped Gilbert Venegas two months ago. Jerry (Alfano, 8 Count matchmaker) and I along with our fans were very impressed.”
Continued Pesoli, “We’re hoping for big things from Francisco and looking forward to working with him to further his career. I’ll have an announcement of his next fight very shortly.”
Along with his stoppages over Venegas and Luque in Chicago, Francisco Rincon’s three year pro career also includes wins over welterweight prospects Frankie Figueroa and Juan Antonio Lopez. He made his pro debut at the age of 19 with a decision over Eddie Neal on August 2, 2002 in Odessa, Texas.
Francisco is also a team member of welterweight world champion Antonio Margarito’s training camps in Southern California.
8 Count Productions was started by Dominic Pesoli in 1997 and has consistently presented the highest quality professional boxing events in Chicagoland. In 2003, Pesoli along with former featherweight contender Mike Garcia opened JABB Boxing Gym, a 6,000 square foot venue dedicated to the finest Chicagoland boxers of all talent levels.
Other fighters promoted by 8 Count Productions include featherweight prospect Jose Fernandez, undefeated brothers Jorge and Jimmy Gonzalez, undefeated lightweight prospect Mike Gonzalez along with Chicagoland fan favorites junior middleweight Miguel Hernandez, middleweight Freddie Cuevas and welterweights Luciano Perez and Gilbert Venegas.
The next evening of action packed world class professional boxing presented by 8 Count Productions takes place on Friday, May 12th at the Aragon Ballroom.
The event, WAR BY THE SHORE, is presented by 8 Count Productions and Oscar De La Hoy’s Golden Boy Promotions along with Miller Lite and TCF Bank.
The Aragon Ballroom is located at 1106 W. Lawrence Avenue on the north side of Chicago. Doors for this event will open at 6pm, with the first bell scheduled for 7pm. Tickets starting at $25 are available in advance by calling 312-226-5800.
For more information on 8 Count Productions and the 6,000 square foot JABB Boxing gym, please visit their respective websites at www.8countproductions.com. www.jabbboxinggym.com
CREATING CONTENDERS SINCE 1997
Bernie Bahrmasel
Publicist/8 Count Productions
www.8countproductions.com
bbahrmasel@aol.com ¶ 2:08 PM 0 comments
Rincon, a native of Coahuila, Mexico now fighting out of Dallas, Texas carries a professional record of 11 wins, 6 by knockout and 3 losses. He most recently appeared on the 8 Count Productions’ MADNESS IN MARCH event at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom on March 17th scoring a fourth round stoppage over Gilbert Venegas in a co-main event battle broadcast internationally on Telefutura’s SOLO BOXEO series.
Said Pesoli, “Francisco is a highly skilled kid, he’s only 22 and has great potential in the welterweight division. He’s almost six feet tall and his height coupled with his boxing skills and toughness should serve him well.”
“He’s fought twice on our shows; the first was a second round knockout of Fabian Luque last April at Cicero Stadium and then he stopped Gilbert Venegas two months ago. Jerry (Alfano, 8 Count matchmaker) and I along with our fans were very impressed.”
Continued Pesoli, “We’re hoping for big things from Francisco and looking forward to working with him to further his career. I’ll have an announcement of his next fight very shortly.”
Along with his stoppages over Venegas and Luque in Chicago, Francisco Rincon’s three year pro career also includes wins over welterweight prospects Frankie Figueroa and Juan Antonio Lopez. He made his pro debut at the age of 19 with a decision over Eddie Neal on August 2, 2002 in Odessa, Texas.
Francisco is also a team member of welterweight world champion Antonio Margarito’s training camps in Southern California.
8 Count Productions was started by Dominic Pesoli in 1997 and has consistently presented the highest quality professional boxing events in Chicagoland. In 2003, Pesoli along with former featherweight contender Mike Garcia opened JABB Boxing Gym, a 6,000 square foot venue dedicated to the finest Chicagoland boxers of all talent levels.
Other fighters promoted by 8 Count Productions include featherweight prospect Jose Fernandez, undefeated brothers Jorge and Jimmy Gonzalez, undefeated lightweight prospect Mike Gonzalez along with Chicagoland fan favorites junior middleweight Miguel Hernandez, middleweight Freddie Cuevas and welterweights Luciano Perez and Gilbert Venegas.
The next evening of action packed world class professional boxing presented by 8 Count Productions takes place on Friday, May 12th at the Aragon Ballroom.
The event, WAR BY THE SHORE, is presented by 8 Count Productions and Oscar De La Hoy’s Golden Boy Promotions along with Miller Lite and TCF Bank.
The Aragon Ballroom is located at 1106 W. Lawrence Avenue on the north side of Chicago. Doors for this event will open at 6pm, with the first bell scheduled for 7pm. Tickets starting at $25 are available in advance by calling 312-226-5800.
For more information on 8 Count Productions and the 6,000 square foot JABB Boxing gym, please visit their respective websites at www.8countproductions.com. www.jabbboxinggym.com
CREATING CONTENDERS SINCE 1997
Bernie Bahrmasel
Publicist/8 Count Productions
www.8countproductions.com
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Tuesday, May 09, 2006
JORGE GONZALEZ TO WORK WITH “FEROCIOUS” FERNANDO VARGAS IN PREPARATION FOR “THE REMATCH”
Undefeated middleweight, Jorge Gonzalez is headed to Southern California to train with two time junior middleweight champion of the world Fernando Vargas next week, it was announced today by Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions, HOME OF THE BEST IN CHICAGO BOXING.
“My friend Rolando (Arellano, co-manager of Vargas) called me last week and asked if Jorge was available. He had seen Jorge’s most recent win over Findley this past February and thought he would work well with Fernando” stated Pesoli.
Gonzalez, 4-0, will work for approximately six weeks as Vargas prepares for THE REMATCH with “Sugar” Shane Mosley on July 15th at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Continued Pesoli, ‘Vargas was at our place (JABB Boxing Gym) last summer for two weeks as he prepared for his bout with Castillejo in Chicago. After seeing the hard work and dedication he put in here, I’m positive this is a great opportunity for Jorge. He’ll learn a great deal of the type of training, preparation and dedication that it takes to be a world champion in boxing.”
After an illustrious amateur career including winning the Chicago Golden Gloves, Gonzalez turned pro on December 10, 2004 with a unanimous decision over Corey Budd at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago. His most recent win was a six round decision over undefeated prospect Derrick Findley on February 17th of this year, broadcast internationally on Telefutura’s SOLO BOXEO series from Cicero Stadium.
“Jorge will be back in the ring later this summer, probably in the best shape of his life after working with Vargas” said Pesoli.
8 Count Productions was started by Dominic Pesoli in 1997 and has consistently presented the highest quality professional boxing events in Chicagoland. In 2003, Pesoli along with former featherweight contender Mike Garcia opened JABB Boxing Gym, a 6,000 square foot venue dedicated to the finest Chicagoland boxers of all talent levels.
The next evening of action packed world class professional boxing presented by 8 Count Productions takes place on Friday, May 12th at the Aragon Ballroom.
The event, WAR BY THE SHORE, is presented by 8 Count Productions and Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions along with Miller Lite and TCF Bank.
The Aragon Ballroom is located at 1106 W. Lawrence Avenue on the north side of Chicago. Doors for this event will open at 6pm, with the first bell scheduled for 7pm. Tickets starting at $25 are available in advance by calling 312-226-5800.
For more information on 8 Count Productions and the 6,000 square foot JABB Boxing gym, please visit their respective websites at www.8countproductions.com. www.jabbboxinggym.com
CREATING CONTENDERS SINCE 1997
Bernie Bahrmasel
Publicist/8 Count Productions
www.8countproductions.com
bbahrmasel@aol.com ¶ 7:44 PM 0 comments
“My friend Rolando (Arellano, co-manager of Vargas) called me last week and asked if Jorge was available. He had seen Jorge’s most recent win over Findley this past February and thought he would work well with Fernando” stated Pesoli.
Gonzalez, 4-0, will work for approximately six weeks as Vargas prepares for THE REMATCH with “Sugar” Shane Mosley on July 15th at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Continued Pesoli, ‘Vargas was at our place (JABB Boxing Gym) last summer for two weeks as he prepared for his bout with Castillejo in Chicago. After seeing the hard work and dedication he put in here, I’m positive this is a great opportunity for Jorge. He’ll learn a great deal of the type of training, preparation and dedication that it takes to be a world champion in boxing.”
After an illustrious amateur career including winning the Chicago Golden Gloves, Gonzalez turned pro on December 10, 2004 with a unanimous decision over Corey Budd at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago. His most recent win was a six round decision over undefeated prospect Derrick Findley on February 17th of this year, broadcast internationally on Telefutura’s SOLO BOXEO series from Cicero Stadium.
“Jorge will be back in the ring later this summer, probably in the best shape of his life after working with Vargas” said Pesoli.
8 Count Productions was started by Dominic Pesoli in 1997 and has consistently presented the highest quality professional boxing events in Chicagoland. In 2003, Pesoli along with former featherweight contender Mike Garcia opened JABB Boxing Gym, a 6,000 square foot venue dedicated to the finest Chicagoland boxers of all talent levels.
The next evening of action packed world class professional boxing presented by 8 Count Productions takes place on Friday, May 12th at the Aragon Ballroom.
The event, WAR BY THE SHORE, is presented by 8 Count Productions and Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions along with Miller Lite and TCF Bank.
The Aragon Ballroom is located at 1106 W. Lawrence Avenue on the north side of Chicago. Doors for this event will open at 6pm, with the first bell scheduled for 7pm. Tickets starting at $25 are available in advance by calling 312-226-5800.
For more information on 8 Count Productions and the 6,000 square foot JABB Boxing gym, please visit their respective websites at www.8countproductions.com. www.jabbboxinggym.com
CREATING CONTENDERS SINCE 1997
Bernie Bahrmasel
Publicist/8 Count Productions
www.8countproductions.com
bbahrmasel@aol.com ¶ 7:44 PM 0 comments
Sunday, May 07, 2006
HASIM RAHMAN vs. OLEG MASKAEV II“ AMERICA’S LAST LINE OF DEFENSE!”
AMERICA’S ONLY WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION HASIM RAHMAN IN HIS ULTIMATE CHALLENGE VS. OLEG MASKAEV OF KAZAKHSTAN
Las Vegas – America’s only world heavyweight champion, Baltimore-born Hasim Rahman, will defend his world title for pride, honor and country when he takes on hard-punching No. 1-rated contender and mandatory challenger Oleg Maskaev of Kazakhstan, at the Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, on Saturday, August 12.
Rahman is the last remaining American to hold a world heavyweight title in a division dominated by natives of the former Soviet Union.
“The Rock is America’s Last Line of Defense,” said Bob Arum of Top Rank. “He’s a great champion but he’s in very tough against Maskaev.”
Rahman vs. Maskaev II is promoted by Top Rank in association with Dennis Rappaport Productions, Caesars Palace and Wynn Las Vegas. Rahman vs. Maskaev II will be broadcast live on HBO Pay-Per-View. Tickets are $600, $400, $300, $200, $100, $50 and can be purchased at the Thomas and Mack box office, online at www.unlvtickets.com or by calling (702) 739-FANS.
"Rahman-Maskaev II is a very intriguing heavyweight title fight," said Mark Taffet of HBO Pay-Per-View. "Rahman wants to defend his belt and avenge his 1999 loss to Maskaev, and Maskaev is just as determined to win again."
In their previous bout in 1999, Maskaev rallied late and slammed Rahman with an overhand right which sent him through the ropes head-first and onto the HBO announcing team table. It was a chilling, riveting finish with Maskaev getting the stoppage in the eighth round.
That was seven years ago and Dennis Rappaport, the promoter of Maskaev, said “Oleg has had a lot of peaks and valleys since that win over Rahman. But Oleg has battled back and he has earned his position as the #1 challenger.”
Maskaev grew up in Abai, Kazakhstan where he labored on a farm, worked in a coal mine, joined the Russian Army, became a Lieutenant, joined the Russian Amateur Boxing Team, became a National Champion and stopped Vitali Klitschko in one round.
At the age of 33, Hasim is an 11-year pro. A two-time heavyweight world champion, he defended the WBC heavyweight world title in his last fight with a 12 round draw against former three-time world champion James Toney on March 18.
After the fight, Hasim said, “The heavyweight division needed a good fight. I think we put on a good fight. He can punch harder than a lot of heavyweights I’ve been in with. He’s brave, he’s got heart, he’s got speed, power, he’s a force to be reckoned with. I ain’t ashamed to admit I learned a thing or two from James Toney tonight. James proved he could stand up to a heavyweight power puncher. I earned some respect from James, and he earned some respect from me.”
Hasim won the WBC interim heavyweight world title in August, 2005, with a 12-round unanimous decision against Monte Barrett.
Hasim was first scheduled to challenge WBC world champion Vitali Klitschko on April 30 for the title, but the fight was postponed and rescheduled twice - on June 18 and July 23 - due to injuries sustained by Klitschko. The WBC authorized the fight for the interim title in Klitschko’s absence, with the condition that Klitschko fight the winner in his next fight.
Hasim was again scheduled to fight Klitschko on November 12, but Klitschko was again injured in training and retired. Having won the interim world title and the world title vacated, according to WBC rules, Hasim became WBC heavyweight world champion. It was the same WBC rule that applied when Lennox Lewis and Ken Norton became WBC heavyweight world champions after winning final world title eliminators.
The Rahman vs. Maskaev pay-per-view telecast, beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on August 12 has a suggested retail price of $49.95, will be distributed domestically by HBO Pay-Per-View and will be available to more than 56 million pay-per-view homes. The telecast will be available in high-definition television for those viewers who are HDTV capable. HBO Pay-Per-View is the leading supplier of event programming to the pay-per-view industry.
Rahman vs. Maskaev daily updates can be found during fight week at www.HBO.com.
Contacts:
Lee Samuels/Dena duBoef, Top Rank (702) 732-2717
Ricardo Jimenez, Top Rank (909) 615-3436
Bill Caplan, Top Rank (818) 515-1616
Kelly Swanson, Rahman Interviews (202) 783-5500
Fred Sternburg, Sternburg Communications (303) 740-7746
Dennis Rappaport Productions (718) 528-4086
Ken Langdon, Caesars Palace (702)-731-7506
Alyssa Bushey, Caesars Palace (702) 731-7216
Brandon Cox, Wynn Las Vegas (702) 770-2107
Ray Stallone, HBO (212)-512-1987 ¶ 2:00 PM 0 comments
Las Vegas – America’s only world heavyweight champion, Baltimore-born Hasim Rahman, will defend his world title for pride, honor and country when he takes on hard-punching No. 1-rated contender and mandatory challenger Oleg Maskaev of Kazakhstan, at the Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, on Saturday, August 12.
Rahman is the last remaining American to hold a world heavyweight title in a division dominated by natives of the former Soviet Union.
“The Rock is America’s Last Line of Defense,” said Bob Arum of Top Rank. “He’s a great champion but he’s in very tough against Maskaev.”
Rahman vs. Maskaev II is promoted by Top Rank in association with Dennis Rappaport Productions, Caesars Palace and Wynn Las Vegas. Rahman vs. Maskaev II will be broadcast live on HBO Pay-Per-View. Tickets are $600, $400, $300, $200, $100, $50 and can be purchased at the Thomas and Mack box office, online at www.unlvtickets.com or by calling (702) 739-FANS.
"Rahman-Maskaev II is a very intriguing heavyweight title fight," said Mark Taffet of HBO Pay-Per-View. "Rahman wants to defend his belt and avenge his 1999 loss to Maskaev, and Maskaev is just as determined to win again."
In their previous bout in 1999, Maskaev rallied late and slammed Rahman with an overhand right which sent him through the ropes head-first and onto the HBO announcing team table. It was a chilling, riveting finish with Maskaev getting the stoppage in the eighth round.
That was seven years ago and Dennis Rappaport, the promoter of Maskaev, said “Oleg has had a lot of peaks and valleys since that win over Rahman. But Oleg has battled back and he has earned his position as the #1 challenger.”
Maskaev grew up in Abai, Kazakhstan where he labored on a farm, worked in a coal mine, joined the Russian Army, became a Lieutenant, joined the Russian Amateur Boxing Team, became a National Champion and stopped Vitali Klitschko in one round.
At the age of 33, Hasim is an 11-year pro. A two-time heavyweight world champion, he defended the WBC heavyweight world title in his last fight with a 12 round draw against former three-time world champion James Toney on March 18.
After the fight, Hasim said, “The heavyweight division needed a good fight. I think we put on a good fight. He can punch harder than a lot of heavyweights I’ve been in with. He’s brave, he’s got heart, he’s got speed, power, he’s a force to be reckoned with. I ain’t ashamed to admit I learned a thing or two from James Toney tonight. James proved he could stand up to a heavyweight power puncher. I earned some respect from James, and he earned some respect from me.”
Hasim won the WBC interim heavyweight world title in August, 2005, with a 12-round unanimous decision against Monte Barrett.
Hasim was first scheduled to challenge WBC world champion Vitali Klitschko on April 30 for the title, but the fight was postponed and rescheduled twice - on June 18 and July 23 - due to injuries sustained by Klitschko. The WBC authorized the fight for the interim title in Klitschko’s absence, with the condition that Klitschko fight the winner in his next fight.
Hasim was again scheduled to fight Klitschko on November 12, but Klitschko was again injured in training and retired. Having won the interim world title and the world title vacated, according to WBC rules, Hasim became WBC heavyweight world champion. It was the same WBC rule that applied when Lennox Lewis and Ken Norton became WBC heavyweight world champions after winning final world title eliminators.
The Rahman vs. Maskaev pay-per-view telecast, beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on August 12 has a suggested retail price of $49.95, will be distributed domestically by HBO Pay-Per-View and will be available to more than 56 million pay-per-view homes. The telecast will be available in high-definition television for those viewers who are HDTV capable. HBO Pay-Per-View is the leading supplier of event programming to the pay-per-view industry.
Rahman vs. Maskaev daily updates can be found during fight week at www.HBO.com.
Contacts:
Lee Samuels/Dena duBoef, Top Rank (702) 732-2717
Ricardo Jimenez, Top Rank (909) 615-3436
Bill Caplan, Top Rank (818) 515-1616
Kelly Swanson, Rahman Interviews (202) 783-5500
Fred Sternburg, Sternburg Communications (303) 740-7746
Dennis Rappaport Productions (718) 528-4086
Ken Langdon, Caesars Palace (702)-731-7506
Alyssa Bushey, Caesars Palace (702) 731-7216
Brandon Cox, Wynn Las Vegas (702) 770-2107
Ray Stallone, HBO (212)-512-1987 ¶ 2:00 PM 0 comments
Thursday, May 04, 2006
"SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION" TO FEATURE NABA/NABO FLYWEIGHT TITLE AND SUPER WELTERWEIGHT CLASH
Cesar "El Gallito" Lopez vs. Glenn "Filipino Bomber" Donaire
Juan Manuel Buendia vs. Alexis Divison
Friday, May 5, 2006, At 11 p.m. ET/PTFrom Lucky Star Casino, Concho, Oklahoma
NEW YORK (May 1, 2006) - SHOWTIME will kick off the Cinco de Mayo weekend with the first of excellent back-to-back fight cards on Friday, May 5.
In the main event on "ShoBox: The New Generation" (11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast), North American Boxing Association (NABA) flyweight champion Cesar "El Gallito" Lopez (18-2, four KOs) defends against Glenn "The Filipino Bomber" Donaire (15-2-1, nine KOs). The vacant North American Boxing Organization (NABO) 112-pound belt will also be on the line in the 12-round bout.
In the 10-round co-feature, undefeated super welterweight Juan Manuel Buendia (12-0, 4 KOs) collides with hard-hitting Alexis Division (16-2, 13 KOs).
Gary Shaw Productions, LLC, in association with Tony Holden Productions, will promote the doubleheader from the Lucky Star Casino in Concho, Okla.
Lopez, of El Paso, Texas, is a master technician who creates crafty angles and picks apart his opponents. At his best when he can maintain a fast pace and utilize his excellent movement, the soft-spoken warrior with a docile and humble demeanor is the NABA flyweight champion and former Texas State 115-pound titleholder.
Lopez, using his lightning-quick speed and technical skills, won 18 consecutive bouts and ascended to the top 10 of the world rankings (WBA No. 7, WBO No. 8 and IBF No. 10). Although he dropped his last outing, a 10-round decision to top-10 contender Gabriel Elizondo (19-1 going in) on Dec. 8, 2005 in New Mexico, he is ready for his ShoBox debut.
"This is a great opportunity for me to get back to where I was," said Lopez, whose flyweight title was not on the line in this super fly event. "I did not have my best night against Elizondo, but I will be ready on May 5. Donaire has never fought a boxer like me."
During his world-ranked amateur career, Lopez represented the United States in the Junior Golden Gloves World Championships. At 18, he turned pro only to lose a majority four-round decision to Fidencio Reyes on May 17, 2001, in Victoria, Texas. Lopez lost by the scores 39-37, 40-36 and 38-38. Three years later, Lopez avenged his loss in a rematch with Reyes by winning an eight-round split decision (July 9, 2004, in El Paso).
"I knocked Reyes down twice in our first fight, but the referee ruled those slips both times," said Lopez. "I always wanted to fight Reyes again because he did not beat me the first time and I knew he definitely would not beat me the second."
Lopez captured the NABA title on Jan. 24, 2004, and made two successful defenses, the last coming on a 10-round decision over Alejandro Moreno on Dec. 10, 2004, in Albuquerque, N.M.
On May 5, Lopez needs a victory to keep alive his dream of becoming the first El Paso fighter to win a world title. Bantamweight Fernie Morales and lightweight Juan Lazcano came close in 1990 and 2005, respectively, but fell short.
"I think about it all the time," Lopez said. "My goals were to win a regional title, to win a world title and be the first world champion from El Paso. I am sure other boxers from El Paso have the same goal, but I would love to be the first."
Donaire, of San Leandro, Calif., by way of General Santos City, Philippines, is subbing for his younger brother, NABF Super Flyweight Champion Nonito, who was scheduled to fight Lopez on the May 5 ShoBox card but sustained an injury during training. Glenn, unlike his younger brother, is an aggressive-minded, two-fisted banger who likes to get in close and throw hard combinations to the head and body.
The older Donaire turned pro at age 20 with a first-round knockout over Eduardo Reyes on Aug. 27, 2000, in Del Mar, Calif. Donaire continued to dispose of opponents early in his next four fights, scoring knockouts inside the first, second and fourth rounds. After suffering a loss in his sixth bout, Donaire rebounded to win his next eight, including a 12-round decision over Phanomchai Dejritha to capture the World Boxing Organization Asian Pacific (WBO/AP) flyweight title on Nov. 22, 2002, in Guam.
Donaire then lost in a shocking first-round TKO to Zcy Gorres on March 19, 2005. The fight, scheduled for eight rounds, was over at the 2:03 mark of the opening session. As the boxers sized each other up, both simultaneously moved in, which caused their heads to collide. Donaire got the worst of the unintentional exchange and the referee gave him a few minutes to recover. Shortly after the bout resumed, Donaire committed a big mistake and lowered his hands. Gorres took advantage and landed a right hook solidly on the jaw.
"I definitely wanted to continue," said Donaire, who vehemently protested the decision. Donaire rebounded to pound out a lopsided 10-round decision over veteran Juan Alfonso Keb Baas on June 24, 2005, in Cabazon, Calif. In his final 2005 start, Donaire scored a sixth-round TKO over Benito Abraham on Nov. 5 at Stateline, Nev.
A number of fighters who have appeared on the series have gone on to become world champions, including Jeff Lacy, Ricky Hatton, Juan Diaz, Leonard Dorin, Joan Guzman and Scott Harrison. ¶ 4:21 AM 0 comments
Juan Manuel Buendia vs. Alexis Divison
Friday, May 5, 2006, At 11 p.m. ET/PTFrom Lucky Star Casino, Concho, Oklahoma
NEW YORK (May 1, 2006) - SHOWTIME will kick off the Cinco de Mayo weekend with the first of excellent back-to-back fight cards on Friday, May 5.
In the main event on "ShoBox: The New Generation" (11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast), North American Boxing Association (NABA) flyweight champion Cesar "El Gallito" Lopez (18-2, four KOs) defends against Glenn "The Filipino Bomber" Donaire (15-2-1, nine KOs). The vacant North American Boxing Organization (NABO) 112-pound belt will also be on the line in the 12-round bout.
In the 10-round co-feature, undefeated super welterweight Juan Manuel Buendia (12-0, 4 KOs) collides with hard-hitting Alexis Division (16-2, 13 KOs).
Gary Shaw Productions, LLC, in association with Tony Holden Productions, will promote the doubleheader from the Lucky Star Casino in Concho, Okla.
Lopez, of El Paso, Texas, is a master technician who creates crafty angles and picks apart his opponents. At his best when he can maintain a fast pace and utilize his excellent movement, the soft-spoken warrior with a docile and humble demeanor is the NABA flyweight champion and former Texas State 115-pound titleholder.
Lopez, using his lightning-quick speed and technical skills, won 18 consecutive bouts and ascended to the top 10 of the world rankings (WBA No. 7, WBO No. 8 and IBF No. 10). Although he dropped his last outing, a 10-round decision to top-10 contender Gabriel Elizondo (19-1 going in) on Dec. 8, 2005 in New Mexico, he is ready for his ShoBox debut.
"This is a great opportunity for me to get back to where I was," said Lopez, whose flyweight title was not on the line in this super fly event. "I did not have my best night against Elizondo, but I will be ready on May 5. Donaire has never fought a boxer like me."
During his world-ranked amateur career, Lopez represented the United States in the Junior Golden Gloves World Championships. At 18, he turned pro only to lose a majority four-round decision to Fidencio Reyes on May 17, 2001, in Victoria, Texas. Lopez lost by the scores 39-37, 40-36 and 38-38. Three years later, Lopez avenged his loss in a rematch with Reyes by winning an eight-round split decision (July 9, 2004, in El Paso).
"I knocked Reyes down twice in our first fight, but the referee ruled those slips both times," said Lopez. "I always wanted to fight Reyes again because he did not beat me the first time and I knew he definitely would not beat me the second."
Lopez captured the NABA title on Jan. 24, 2004, and made two successful defenses, the last coming on a 10-round decision over Alejandro Moreno on Dec. 10, 2004, in Albuquerque, N.M.
On May 5, Lopez needs a victory to keep alive his dream of becoming the first El Paso fighter to win a world title. Bantamweight Fernie Morales and lightweight Juan Lazcano came close in 1990 and 2005, respectively, but fell short.
"I think about it all the time," Lopez said. "My goals were to win a regional title, to win a world title and be the first world champion from El Paso. I am sure other boxers from El Paso have the same goal, but I would love to be the first."
Donaire, of San Leandro, Calif., by way of General Santos City, Philippines, is subbing for his younger brother, NABF Super Flyweight Champion Nonito, who was scheduled to fight Lopez on the May 5 ShoBox card but sustained an injury during training. Glenn, unlike his younger brother, is an aggressive-minded, two-fisted banger who likes to get in close and throw hard combinations to the head and body.
The older Donaire turned pro at age 20 with a first-round knockout over Eduardo Reyes on Aug. 27, 2000, in Del Mar, Calif. Donaire continued to dispose of opponents early in his next four fights, scoring knockouts inside the first, second and fourth rounds. After suffering a loss in his sixth bout, Donaire rebounded to win his next eight, including a 12-round decision over Phanomchai Dejritha to capture the World Boxing Organization Asian Pacific (WBO/AP) flyweight title on Nov. 22, 2002, in Guam.
Donaire then lost in a shocking first-round TKO to Zcy Gorres on March 19, 2005. The fight, scheduled for eight rounds, was over at the 2:03 mark of the opening session. As the boxers sized each other up, both simultaneously moved in, which caused their heads to collide. Donaire got the worst of the unintentional exchange and the referee gave him a few minutes to recover. Shortly after the bout resumed, Donaire committed a big mistake and lowered his hands. Gorres took advantage and landed a right hook solidly on the jaw.
"I definitely wanted to continue," said Donaire, who vehemently protested the decision. Donaire rebounded to pound out a lopsided 10-round decision over veteran Juan Alfonso Keb Baas on June 24, 2005, in Cabazon, Calif. In his final 2005 start, Donaire scored a sixth-round TKO over Benito Abraham on Nov. 5 at Stateline, Nev.
A number of fighters who have appeared on the series have gone on to become world champions, including Jeff Lacy, Ricky Hatton, Juan Diaz, Leonard Dorin, Joan Guzman and Scott Harrison. ¶ 4:21 AM 0 comments
