[bigben]

NEWS FLASH
Broadway Boxing returns!
DiBella Entertainment will present a New York City boxing extravaganza at the Broadway Boxing Summer Bash on Thursday night, August 25th, at the Hammerstein Ballroom on 34th Street and Eighth Avenue. Undefeated Big Apple stalwarts Dmitriy "Star of David" Salita, Sechew "Iron Horse" Powell and Paulie "The Magic Man" Malignaggi will all appear on the same card, which will be officially announced at Gallagher's Steak House by DBE president Lou DiBella on Thursday, July 28th.
Tuesday, July 26 2005


NEWS FLASH

Blockbuster PPV announced!
The heat will be on in South Florida and across the national television airwaves on Friday night, August 26. Some of the biggest names in the heavyweight division will be in action when Warriors Boxing Promotions in association with Cedric Kushner Promotions presents Heavyweight Heat - featuring a long awaited showdown between "Merciless" Ray Mercer (34-5-1, 25 KO's) vs. Shannon Briggs (42-4-1, 36 KO's), and the ring returns of top contenders David Tua (43-3-1, 38 KO's), and Jameel McCline (31-5-3,19 KO's) live on pay per view at the brand new Hard Rock Live Arena which is located at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. The announcement was made jointly today by Warriors Boxing Promotions and Cedric Kushner.


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Showtime Pay Per View will distribute the pay per view heavyweight extravaganza and it will be priced at $29.95. Contact your pay per view provider to order. Tua will face Cisse Salif (17-4-2, 16 KO's) in a 10 round affair. McCline will battle Steve Pannell (34-8-0, 28 KO's). In another co-featured bout on August 26, IBF Cruiserweight champion O'Neil Bell (24-1-1,22 KO's) will defend his world title for the first time against Sebastiaan Rothmann (18-3-2,12 KO's). Also, highly regarded junior welterweight contender Juan "Iron Twins" Urango (15-0-1, 12 KO's), will aim to keep his unbeaten record intact against Andre Eason (15-3-0,6 KO's), in a bout scheduled for 10 rounds. In another heavyweight bout Lance Whitaker will also be featured in a contest scheduled for ten rounds.
Tuesday, July 26 2005

NEWS FLASH
Tarver-Jones III looks on!
Negotiations for a rubber match between light heavyweight champ Antonio Tarver and former champ Roy Jones Jr., have reportedly concluded successfully pending final approval from both promoters. Brad Jacobs, Jones' senior adviser, told the Tampa Tribune he views approval as a mere formality. The bout would take place on the October 1 slot HBO originally had reserved for Bernard Hopkins, prior to his loss to Jermain Taylor. No site has been named.
Tuesday, July 26 2005


NEWS FLASH
Martirosyan on 9/10 Staples card!
USA Olympian Vanes 'Nightmare' Martirosyan, a hard-hitting super welterweight, will box on Top Rank's big fight card which will feature three-time world champion Erik 'El Terrible' Morales and former world champion Manny Pacquaio at the STAPLES Center on Saturday, Sept. 10. Martirosyan, handled by Shelly Finkel and trained by Freddie Roach, is from Glendale, Calif. Martirosyan is 2-0-0 as a pro and lives and trains in Glendale, Calif. "I was born in Abozyan, Armenia," said Vanes. "My Dad was an amateur boxer and I guess he saw it in me too. He said I had a lot of energy because I was always running around the house. He took me to a local boxing gym and at the age of seven I began to box. I wound up with 130 amateur fights and won 120 of those. I speak Armenia, of course, English and I know a little Spanish. I can pronounce some words in Russian too," he said.
Tuesday, July 26 2005

NEWS FLASH
Wladimir targets Peter!
If Samuel Peter is looking for a fight, Wladimir Klitschko is ready and willing to oblige him. "Peter has challenged me to a fight," the former WBO heavyweight champion and 1996 Olympic Games gold medalist said. "Well, I wholeheartedly accept the challenge. Let's do it. I am ready. The question is, is Samuel Peter ready? Peter can talk the talk, but now it is time to walk the walk."


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Two days ago Klitschko's promotional company, K2, made an offer to Duva Boxing, the undefeated Nigerian's promoter, to fight Sept. 24 on HBO. "The offer was for more money than Peter has ever earned for a fight in his career," Bernd Boente, Personal Manager Klitschko Brothers, said. "We told Peter's people that they could decide if they wanted the fight to take place in either the United States or Germany, where Peter would even earn more money."
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Added Klitschko: "It doesn't matter to me where it takes place. I want the fight. HBO loves the matchup. So now it is up to Samuel Peter. Peter says the moment of truth has arrived. I don't believe Samuel Peter can handle the truth. If I am wrong, then we can fight."
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The winner of the 12-rounder would take over the #1 spot in the IBF and become the mandatory challenger for the winner of the Chris Byrd-DaVarryl Williamson heavyweight title bout. Klitschko (44-3, 40 KOs) and Peter (24-0, 21 KOs) are the current IBF #4 and #5 contenders, respectively.
Tuesday, July 26 2005

QUOTABLE
Audley plans to make statement!
"Robert Wiggins is a tough opponent and my intention is simply to be the first man to stop him within the distance," says Olympic gold medalist Audley Harrison (18-0 13 KOs). "This fight is extremely important to my career as it will show people how and why I won an Olympic gold medal and show the rest of the world champions that I am the future of the heavyweight division. You can expect fireworks." Wiggins (20-4-1, 12 KOs) is coming off a 5th round TKO of Courage Tshabalala. In previous bouts against current top heavyweight contenders, Wiggins broke DaVarryl Williamson's jaw in a decision loss and lost a close split decision to Monte Barrett with only four days notice that he was going to fight. The bout takes place August 18 at HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, and can be seen on FSN'S 'Best Damn Sports Show Period.'
Tuesday, July 26 2005

RESULT
Mathias stops Tabtimdaeng!
By Damrong Simakajornboon
Tanzanian Anthony Mathias (14-2-1,5KOs) successfully retained his PABA superfly title as he stopped PABA#4 Tabtimdaeng Na Ratchawat (10-1,8KOs) on Monday at Porkungpao Restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand. The local news reported that the Thai contender dominated in the first eight rounds, also dropping the champion in round four. But after that, Tabtimdaeng looked weakened so Mathias wildly speeded his aggression. In round eleven, the Tanzanian successfully floored his opponent with a vicious left hook, then he displayed one-side attack that sunk the Thai fighter for a full-ten count at 1:48.


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In other action, undefeated former WBA title challenger Lakhin Vasansith (24-0-2, 17 KOs) came back after seven-year layoff to outpoint a Filipino whose name reported as Dody Agrabio in a six round non-title bout. Lakhin who challenged Darung Chuwattana for the WBA bantam title in May 1995, had dropped professional boxing to compete in Muaythai events. Now, he is aiming to battle in featherweight class. Also, Sing Carryboy scored a third round TKO over Sornkom Sor Sitthichai in a six round non-title bout.
Tuesday, July 26 2005

NEWS FLASH
No 2nd chance for Williams!
Unbeaten British/Commonwealth heavyweight champion Matt Skelton will not reschedule a fight with former title challenger Danny Williams. Skelton and Williams were slated to meet on July 16 in Bolton, England, however Williams pulled out with less than 24-hours notice after weighing in, citing the flu. Skelton (17-0, 16 KOs) then stopped late sub Mark Krense in round seven. His manager Eugene Maloney says Skelton is now targeting a European title or a world title.
Tuesday, July 26 2005

NEWS FLASH
August 17 Rochester NY card!
By Bob Caico
Ron Resnick’s "Boxing at the Roc" series continues this summer with an eight bout professional card on Wednesday August 17. The show will be held outside at Rochester’s Frontier Field home of the minor league baseball Triple A Red Wings and will have a hometown flavor with five Rochester area fighters on the card. Four Buffalo area boxers will be making their closest professional fighting appearances of their careers. The main event will pit two young, exciting fighters from the WNY area. Francisco “El Gato” Figueroa (11-2) now fighting out of Rochester will meet Buffalo’s Hector Alejandro, Jr. (10-1) for the vacant New York State Jr. Welterweight Championship. Former world title challenger Robert "Pushup" Frazier will take on Virgil McClendon in an eight round bout. NYS Welterweight Champion Russell Jordan will take on Buffalo's Henry Humphrey in another eight round contest. A third eight-rounder will feature Niagara Falls' sensation Nick Casal who sports an 11-0 record with every win failing to reach the distance. (More)
Tuesday, July 26 2005

PREVIEW

Hawaii adds extra punch to K-1
THIS SUNDAY: "GRAND PRIX 2005 in HAWAII" PAY-PER-VIEW!
by Brady Crytzer
On Friday, July 29th the K-1 World Grand Prix will once again make history as it brings its prestigious eight-man elimination tournament to the tropical paradise of Hawaii for the very first time. Known for its constant volcanic activity, the Hawaiian Islands will be rumbling yet again when eight of North America and Japan’s top fighters collide in the spectacular outdoor Aloha Stadium. As an added bonus for the fans, legendary Brazilian warrior Renzo Gracie will try to settle a score with Hawaii’s favorite son, BJ Penn, in a Mixed Martial Arts superfight. This bout, along with two other superfights including Japanese phenom Musashi and Sumo legend Akebono, promise to make one of the most exciting evenings in K-1 history. . . Click here for more
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K-1 “World Grand Prix 2005 in Hawaii” will begin at 10 PM Eastern Standard Time (7 PM Pacific Standard Time) and will be available on iNDemand, DirecTV, and TVN. CLICK HERE! for more news on K-1.
Tuesday, July 26 2005

REPORT
Rasheem Brown: I'm back!
By Christian Giudice
"I'm back." That was all Philly super middleweight Rasheem "The Untouchable" Brown had to say. It was a statement from a fighter who had found the ring again. It wasn't just a throwaway statement from a fighter on the comeback scene, but a boisterous declaration of a man already reversing his career direction. After two consecutive losses, Brown (16-2, 14 KOs) needed to familiarize himself with the ring again. For a change of scenery, the faithful Philly fan headed to Patriot territory. On July 5 at the Roxy in Boston, MA, Brown used Chris Troupe as his barometer to properly measure his current standing in the super middleweight division. After knocking Troupe (9-4, 5 KOs) down twice with right hands in the first round (of the ESPN2 card), Brown patiently waited, then battered a wobbly Troupe in to submission at 2:07 of the second and final round. Two months earlier, Brown made his Roxy debut, needing only one round to dispose of an overmatched Khalif Shabazz. Nearly a year prior, Brown dropped two decisions and had reached a boxing low. (More)
Tuesday, July 26 2005

NEWS FLASH
Unbeaten Torres headlines!
Ricardo Torres, the WBO #1 rated and undefeated super lightweight contender, will be featured on Top Rank's big fight card on Friday, August 5 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Torres (27-0, 25 KOs) faces Edwin Vazquez (20-8-2, 8 KOs) in a ten rounder at the Coliseo Pedrin Zorilla. The bout will be televised live on Telefutura.
Tuesday, July 26 2005

NEWS FLASH
Audley to face Wiggins!
Unbeaten 2000 Olympic super heavyweight gold medalist Audley Harrison (18-0, 13 KOs) will take on Robert Wiggins (20-4-1, 12 KOs) on August 18 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. The bout will headline a Goossen Tutor Promotions' "Best Damn Sports Show Period" card billed as "Night of Olympians!" Also scheduled are four members of the 2004 U.S. Olympic team: 2004 Olympic gold medalist Andre Ward (4-0, 2 KOs), 2004 Olympic bronze medalist Andre Dirrell (4-0, 3 KOs), Devin Vargas (3-0, 3 KOs) and Ron Siler (0-0). Opponents will be named.
Monday, July 25 2005

NEWS FLASH
Arce-Priolo Saturday!
Jorge "Travieso" Arce will face Angel Priolo for the WBC interim flyweight title on Saturday night in Tijuana. The fight was originally slated to take place on the cancelled Martin-Rijker card in Las Vegas, but was salvaged by Zanfer Promotions and brought to Arce's home town. Arce is already slated to face Hussein Hussein in a rematch on October 8.
Monday, July 25 2005

NEWS FLASH
Pittsburgh prospects step up!
By Brady Crytzer
On Thursday, August 11th Greg Nixon's World Class Promotions and The Mountaineer Racetrack and Gaming Resort will present another night of stellar boxing action in Chester, WV. The headliner of the card will place rising star Verquan "The Show" Kimbrough into the toughest challenge of his young, hopeful and undefeated (12-0-1) career when he takes on the always dangerous, hungry and experienced Forrest Neal of Cleveland, Ohio for the IBC Continental Championship. In the co-main event of the evening, fellow Pittsburgh native Monty Meza-Clay (15-0) will put his perfect record on the line when he collides head on with Marty Robbins of Nashville, TN. The undercard will feature number 2 IBF contender Michael Clark (34-3) of Columbus, Ohio in an eight-round Lightweight contest against Jerry Cooper (17-14) of Kansas City. (More)
Monday, July 25 2005

LATE RESULT
Gianluca Branco back on track!
By Alessandro Ferrarini
Jr. welterweight contender Gianluca Branco was featured in a non-title eight rounder on Friday night in Campione d'Italia, Italy, versus game Farid El Houari of Belgium. Branco was in his fourth fight after losing to Arturo Gatti for the WBC belt last year in Atlantic City, NJ, and got his fourth consecutive stoppage win. The Italian champion decked El Houari in the opening session after a left hook and eventually stopped his foe on cuts during round four. Branco is now 36-1-1 (19KOs) while El Houari moves down to a still respectable 23-9 (13KOs). Nothing is official yet but Gianluca Branco should now get a second opportunity to world honors, fighting Miguel Angel Cotto (24-0; 20KOs) for the WBO belt on September 24, possibly at the Madison Square Garden in New York City, USA.
Monday, July 25 2005

LATE RESULT
Rossitto stops Kristiansen!
By Alessandro Ferrarini
Italian cruiser Vincenzo Rossitto (30-3-2; 17KOs) secured the vacant IBF I/C title at 200-pound stopping former European title challenger Jesper Kristiansen (25-6-1; 9KOs) of Denmark on Friday night in Siracusa, Italy. Rossitto outworked the taller Kristiansen and connected with a few right hands to eventually floor the Dane in round five. When Kristiansen was down again in the same round the ref stopped the action and awarded a TKO win to the Italian contender. After the fight Kristiansen decided to call it a career, while Rossitto should now move up into the rankings with this decisive win. Rosanna Conti Cavini promoted.
Monday, July 25 2005

NEWS FLASH

Lazcano foe named!
Lightweight contender Juan Lazcano will take on Marco Angel Perez (21-7) on August 19 at UTEP's Don Haskins Center, according to promoter Oscar De La Hoya, head of Golden Boy Promotions. The ten-rounder will top a seven-bout nationally televised fight card billed as "JUAN AT THE DON." In addition, local fighter Antonio Escalante Escalante (7-1), considered a top jr featherweight prospect, will face Ivan Cazarez (12-6), and jr middleweight Rene Armijo (4-1), who gained notoriety as a competitor on De La Hoya's TV boxing reality show, "The Next Great Champ," will battle Jesse Orta (4-5-1) in a six rounder. Tickets, priced at $20, $30 and $50, are on sale now at the UTEP Ticket Center, all TicketMaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 915-544-8444.


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For Lazcano, now 33-3-1, it will be his first fight since losing a hard fought decision back on June 5, 2004, to Jose Luis Castillo for Castillo's WBC lightweight title. Castillo has since gone on to become one of boxing's top ten, pound-for-pound fighters. "I'm well rested and ready to go," said Lazcano. According to De La Hoya, if Lazcano can defeat Perez, he will be back in the title hunt. "It is very important that a highly ranked fighter like Juan win every fight at this point in his career," pointed out De La Hoya. "If he can get through this fight and perhaps one or two more, he'll be in great position to challenge for another world title. But what he can't afford to do is lose in a situation like this. That's why he has to treat the fight with Perez as if it were a title fight. Without a win on August 19, there is no title fight anytime soon."
Monday, July 25 2005

NEWS FLASH

Barrera vs Chavez Sept. 17!
Although they'll facing different opponents, Mexican ring legends Marco Antonio Barrera and Julio Cesar Chavez will be going head-to-head on live TV. Barrera is set to put his WBC super featherweight title on the line against IBF champion Robbie Peden in a 130lb unification clash on HBO Pay-Per-View. Chavez will be making his second Adios appearance against Lou Bizzaro on a card reportedly to be carried on TV Azteca, a Spanish-language broadcast network which claims to reach 77% of the U.S. Hispanics population. Affiliates are primarily in the Southwest, plus Chicago, New York and Florida.


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Chavez' promoter Bob Arum has stated that after the September 17 "Adios Phoenix" fight, plans are on the drawing board for Adios fights in Texas and Chicago, possibly followed up by a Grand Adios against Arturo Gatti in Atlantic City.
Monday, July 25 2005

NEWS FLASH
Wright tops Emerald Queen card!
Super lightweight Walter "2 Guns" Wright (7-1, 4 KOs) will be headlining his first ten round main event against Calvin Odom (14-7, 10 KOs) on Saturday at the Emerald Queen Casino showroom in Tacoma, Washington. "Walter is the best fighter the northwest has produced since Greg Haugen," says Brian Halquist. "Walter is on the fast track. He will be fighting tough but we have confidence he can win it." This will be Wright’s fourth fight in twelve weeks, which includes his victory on ESPN2's Tuesday Night Fights. The undercard events will begin at 7:30 and will include Roger Cantrell (2-0) and David Torres (9-0, 7 KOs). Tickets ($20, $40 and $70) are available at Ticketmaster locations and the Emerald Queen Casino box office.
Monday, July 25 2005

[Tommy]

Nice Ben! Thanks Keep these comin.

Good read on the boxing world

[naught33]

tons of great info as usual bro, all i can say is will someone please tell me why mercer and briggs are still fighting, and even better why are ppl paying to see these guys fight? funny story about mercer....yrs ago he called my friends father in the middle of the night and asked him why he was pissing blood, LOL

[Tommy]

LOL Naught. If these old guys werent boxing still in the heavyweight division, then there probably wouldnt even be a heavy weight division LMAO. When is enough enough?

[naught33]

yeah tommy i dont know, its sad is what it is...just like evander still wanting to fight even though his brain is so messed up already....i feel bad for the 10000 kids he has, cause they dad is gonna be a vegetable in another 10 yrs