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Boxing News Conference For Oct.
7 Fight Card
This Wednesday Sept, 1pm, Champps Fair Oaks
WHAT:
WHAT: News conference to provide update on the exciting fight card set for Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Patriot Center . Virginia ’s biggest boxing event ever will feature many top fighters from around the Beltway competing against boxers from across the country. Public invited to attend news conference.
WHEN:
Wednesday, September 13 – 1:00 PM
WHERE:
Champps Restaurant (at Fair Oaks Mall)
11750 Lee Jackson Highway , Fairfax , VA 22033
Tel: 703-383-1200
PARTICIPANTS:
Jimmy Lange (26-3-1, 18 KOs) Great Falls , VA
Tommy Wilt (20-5, 4 KOs) Altoona , PA
Purcell “Hard Rock” Miller (22-4-1, 18 KOs) Washington , DC
Dorin Spivey (33-4, 28 KOs), Portsmouth , VA
Andrew Farmer (3-0, 3 KOs ) Front Royal, VA
“Money” Mike Sawyer (2-1, 2 KOs) Falls Church , VA /GMU graduate
Horace “The Reason” Grant (1-0, 1 KO) Riverdale , MD
Promoter Joe Hensley, Major League Boxing
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Jackie Kallen (“First Lady of Boxing”)
Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker (Former World Champion, Spivey’s trainer)
Miss Virginia 2006 Adrianna Sgarlata (GMU graduate)
EVENT:
Virginia’s Biggest Boxing Event Ever
Main Event: Lange vs. Wilt – 10-Round Jr. Middleweight
Co-Main Event: Miller vs. Marks – 8-Round Middleweight
Saturday, October 7, 2006 – 8pm
Patriot Center - Fairfax , VA
MEDIA CONTACT:
Brotman•Winter•Fried Communications - 703-534-4600, Brian Bishop ext 210,Mike Schaffer ext 217
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By Jim Amato
September 13, 2006
Some very interesting battles are coming up.
On September 15th in London highly touted Junior Witter meets veteran
DeMarcus Corley for the WBC 140 lb. title. Witter is a very talented
fighter but I hope no one is selling Corley short. He's been in with some
of the cream of the division. To the best of my knowledge there is no US
television.
On the same day in Manistee, Michigan Joe Mesi continues his comeback
against Jason Weiss. I understand that Joe needs a few easy fights to
shake off the rust from inactivity. I hope in his next bout he takes on a
B level guy. I think Mesi-Brian Minto would be a great fight for the fans.
What do I think about Mesi's decision to continue boxing ? It's Joe's
call. I wish him well and I pray for his safety.
Good PPV card on September 16th with the Marcos Antonio Barrera and Rocky
Juarez rematch as the headliner. Rocky surprised a lot of people in his
first match with Barrera, including Marcos. This time I think Barrera will
be a little better prepared but I also think Juarez will come in more
confident of his chances. I look for a real interesting contest but I'm
going to go out on the limb and take Rocky. Sometimes fighters grow old
over night. It has happened to great ones like Barney Ross, Carlos Ortiz,
etc... It may happen to Barrera.
Excellent under card. Jorge Barrios against Joan Guzman for the WBO Super
Featherweight title. Also Israel Vazquez against the streaking Johnny
Gonzalez for the WBC Super Bantamweight title. I believe all three bouts
will be shown. This one might be worth the bucks !
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Silverhawk Boxing Signs Unbeaten
Cruiserweight Prospect BJ Flores
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By Ted Sares
September 11, 2006
Evander Holyfield's fight with Jeremy Bates did not tell me how sharp Holyfield is as much as it told me how awful Bates was. Jeremy, in obvious awe of Evander, was unable to capitalize on the right that he momentarily stunned "The Real Deal" with in the second round and which caused Evander tellingly to flounder, though just for a second. As predicted, Bates quickly fell apart. So much for his dreams. Now Holyfield is hyping "Holyfield V, The Final Chapter," which he fully expects to end with him becoming the heavyweight champion for the fifth time. He is already the only person to do it four times. "Eventually I'll be the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world — 44, 45, it don't make no difference," Evander said.
It has been confirmed that his next fight is with Fres Oquendo, 26 (16 ko's)- 3 on November 10 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Oquendo, who has a disturbing tendency to pull defeat from the jaws of victory in his big fights, is 33 yeard old, 6’ 2” and has an 80 inch reach. Ideally, his fighting weight is 230 pounds. He returned from a two-year layoff to stop Brazil's Daniel Bispo, 7-4, in the ninth round in February and then beat Javier Mora, 19-3 by UD in May for the Vacant WBO Latino Heavyweight Title.
These two wins come off a controversial "early" stoppage loss to John Ruiz in 2004 and another controversial decision loss to Chris Bryd in 2003. He was handily beating dangerous Samoan bomber David Tua before letting his guard down and being stopped in the 9th round in 2002. In between, he ko'd Mo Harris in the 10th round and tough Brazilian George Arias. He also has impressive stoppage wins over David Izon and once promising Obed Sullivan...and who can ever forget his nationally televised destruction of Clifford Etienne when he sent the hyped "Black Rhino" to the canvas seven times, the final coming at 1:37 of the eighth round. Fres Oquendo has fought high quality opposition and has quality rounds under his belt, and now that he has cleared up some managerial and other related problems that impacted his mental urge to fight, he seems to have both his physical and mental state ready again. He is managing himself now with good advisors....in the same manner as Roy Jones Jr and Bernard Hopkins. Continue
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2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada
U.S. Olympian Jason Estrada in heavyweight action
Sept. 23 vs. Cliff Couser in Hartford
PROVIDENCE, RI (September 10, 2006) – America’s top heavyweight prospect, 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada, continues his climb to the top of the division September 23 when he takes on veteran Cliff “Twin Tyson” Couser in an eight-round Special Heavyweight Attraction on “Night of the Rising Stars” at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.
Providence-native Estrada (6-0, 1 KO), 25, hasn’t lost a single round as a pro in 31 rounds, including a “shutout” performance in his last fight (May 18) against Robert Wiggins (20-6-1), going 10-rounds in only his sixth fight, and taking a unanimous decision (100-90 three times).
Couser, reigning NAMA North American heavyweight title-holder, has beaten Jorge Luis Gonzalez (31-5) and been in the ring against the likes of Lance Whitaker, Clifford Ettienne, Malcolm Tann and Vladimir Virchis.
“I grew-up watching the great Mike Tyson and it’ll be interesting fighting somebody who looks like him and has a similar style,” Estrada said about Couser. “It’ll give me a chance to showcase my ability against a wily veteran.”
Estrada is risking a November 17 eight-round co-feature bout on Showbox (TBA site) against undefeated Travis Walker (21-0-1, 17 KOs), who Jason defeated three times as an amateur.
“Some people told me not to take the fight against Couser because I’d be risking a bigger fight on Showbox against Walker,” Jason remarked. “But this is a great opportunity to show everybody that I’ll fight anybody at my level right now. Hey, the same people were against me taking a 10 rounder in only my sixth fight. I’m taking my shot now. I can’t worry about what might happen. I want to stay as busy as possible and fighting is what I do.”
Estrada was one of the most celebrated amateur boxers in U.S. history, registering a remarkable 261-14 record in the United States, including an unprecedented three consecutive triumphs in the U.S. Nationals and U.S. Challenge (2001-2003). He captured a gold medal at the 2003 Pan-American Games and represented the U.S. in the 2004 Olympic Games.
As an amateur Estrada defeated, among the more notables, Tann, DaVarryl “Touch of Sleep” Williamson, Malik Scott, Donnell “The Real Touch of Sleep” Holmes, and Felix “Bad News” Cora, Jr.
For more information about Jason Estrada visit his web site at www.jasonbigsix.com.
“Night of the Rising Stars” is promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. For ticket information call CES (401.724.2253), Connecticut Convention Center (860.249.6000) or visit www.cesboxing.com.
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Thursday
Nights Fights
Houston - Roy Jones Knockout Boxing Promotions has branded Thursday nights as his in Houston, TX as he will begin his Thursday night series September 21, 2006. The headliner for this event is a scheduled 6 rounder with middleweight, 10(6ko�s) 13-4, Alberto Merides.
The co-main event is Jose "TOPITA" Gutierrez 8(5ko�s) 3-0. Also set to appear on the same fight card is Danny Reyes 16, (9ko�s) 11-1 vs. Mikel D Williams 5(2ko�s) 16-4. Tim "Terrible" Levi 0 (0ko)s 0-0 will fight Jason
Paul Lane 0 (0ko) 5-0, as Houston's hometown favorite cruiserweight, 5 (4kos) 0-0 Maurenzo "TDiddy " Smith's opponents has not been decided on to date. Edwin Buli Solis 2 (0ko) 9-0 will take on Michael Taylor 2(0ko's) 9-0.
The opening bout will start with Mexico's Angel Rodriguez. Angel's goal is to get his first knockout on a night that is promising to be full of knockouts. The Thursday night fights will be held in southwest Houston�s Belle Aida Garden's main ball room.
The venue is located at 9371 Richmond, [between Fondren and South Gessner], (713) 789-1234.
Tickets for the fight will be sold daily at the venue from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Tickets are also available
at www.midtowntix.com . The ticket office for the Mid Town Tickets is 1403 Wheeler Avenue
[77004] near the downtown Sears and Fiesta Mart. The tickets vary in prices, corporate tables are
$1,000.00 for groups of 8 and $500.00 for groups of 4, VIP seats are $100, reserved seats $75,
general seats $25, children seats are $10. The event is marketed by the Latin Media Group of
Houston and S.I.B. Marketing & Media Services. MARKETED BY: www.sibmarketing.com
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NEW YORK (September 10, 2006) – Unbeaten middleweight sensation “Ireland’s” John Duddy, rated No. 5 by the WBO and No. 10 by the WBA, is at training camp in the Pocono Mountains preparing to headline “Shamrocks & Sombreros” on September 29 against veteran Luis Ramon “Yory Boy” Campas for the vacant IBA World title in The Theatre at Madison Square Garden.
“Everything has been fantastic at camp,” Duddy reported from the Poconos. “I’ll be in the best shape of my life for this fight. We’re doing four-minute rounds for everything, sparring and pads. And Harry (head trainer Keitt) brought the sledgehammer, too. (Keitt has his fighters end training sessions by hitting a large truck tire with a sledgehammer.)
“In boxing today, it’s not the belt that makes the champion; it’s the champion who makes the belt. I work and fight hard. When I’m wearing the belt around my waist, I’ll represent it to the best of my ability, and I’ll be a good champion.”
The Ireland-born Duddy (17-0, 15 KOs), reigning WBC Continental Americas title-holder, now fights out of Queens, New York.
The 34-year-old Campas (88-8, 72 KOs), clearly Duddy’s toughest opponent to date, has been fighting professionally for 20 years. The Mexican knockout-artist is a noted upset specialist having knocked off previously unbeaten opponents such as Esteban Camou (17-0) last year, Tony Ayala, Jr. (27-0) in 2000, and Raul Marquez (28-0).
Four of the former IBF light middleweight champion Campas’ eight career losses have been to world champions Oscar De La Hoya, Felix Trinidad, Fernando Vargas and Daniel Santos.
“It’s an honor getting into the ring against Campas,” Duddy noted. “I’ve never fought anybody with half of Yory Boy Campas’ experience. It’s going to be a learning experience, but at the end of the day, I think I have the tools to beat him.”
Duddy’s promoter, Irish Ropes, is co-promoting “Shamrocks & Sombreros” with DRL Promotions, whose ownership includes legendary Roberto Duran. "If Roberto Duran isn’t in the top five all-time, he’s definitely in the top 10,” Duddy concluded. “But he’s so humble and friendly to everybody. Even at the Irish bars, from the moment he got out of the limo to the time he got back in, he was gracious with everybody, signing autographs and posing for pictures. It’s been great being with him.”
Duddy’s classic Irish blood-and-guts style of fighting and matinee idol look have attracted a growing number of passionate fans up-and-down the East Coast, particularly in New York, as his bandwagon continues to expand with each electrifying victory.
Call 212.835.1582 for “Shamrocks & Sombreros” ticket information.
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ANTHONY BONSANTE, JED PHIPPS ADDED TO
The October 7th show at The Patriot Center in Fairfax , VA featuring Jimmy Lange vs. Tommy Wilt has some exciting additions. Joining Lange will be fellow Contender alum, Anthony "The Bullet" Bonsante, 26-8 with 15KO's from Shakopee , Minnesota . Anthony is best known for his crushing KO win over Brent Cooper on Season 1 of The Contender and his "what the heck happened" questionable decision loss to Jesse Brinkley in an ESPN nationally televised Contender special. Bonsante also stopped Tony Ayala, Jr. and drew with former Olympian Rhoshii Wells and light heavyweight contender Prince Badi Ajamu. Bonsante will be taking on veteran DC middleweight, the tough as nails, Larry "The Gladiator" Brothers. Brothers has been in with some extremely good opposition, most often on very limited notice. Larry is ecstatic that he has ample time to train and to focus on one man for a month's period of time. "This is the first time in my whole career I've had that opportunity" said a grateful Brothers. "I'm coming out of that ring victorious on October 7th!" This special attraction bout is scheduled for 6 rounds in the middlweight division.
Popular Baltimore heavyweight, Jed "The Punisher" Phipps 17-5, 10KO's has been added to the show as well. He will be taking on rugged DC heavyweight, by way of Jamaica , Rohan "The Buffalo Soldier" Wallace 6-4, 4KO's. The Buffalo Soldier has fought Joe Mesi, Duncan Dokiwari, and Jameel "Big Time" McCline. This special attraction bout is scheduled for 6 rounds in the heavyweight division. Continue
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Jose Antonio Rivera
& John Scully
2006 CES Ring of Honor inductees
Godfrey-Batchelder headlines "Night of the Rising Stars" Sept. 23 Pro-Am show in Hartford
HARTFORD (September 7, 2006) - World Boxing Association super welterweight champion "El Gallo" Jose Antonio Rivera and retired boxer and present trainer "Iceman" John Scully will be inducted into the CES Ring of Honor during a special ceremony at the September 23rd "Night of the Rising Stars" Pro-Am boxing show at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.
Rivera (38-4-1, 24 KOs), of Worcester (MA), is a three-time world champion. Last May, he captured the WBA title by flooring defending champ Alexandro "Terra" Garcia five times en route to a decisive 12-round decision. It marked the first time that Scully had worked Rivera's corner as his co-head trainer.
Scully (38-11, 21 KOs) captured a Bronze medal at the 1988 U.S. Olympic Trials and fought Henry Maske for the IBF light heavyweight title in 1988. Now a highly regarded trainer, he also handles Lawrence Clay-Bey, Israel "Pito" Cardona and Mike "Machine Gun" Oliver.
Rivera and Scully join charter members Vinny "The Pazmanian Devil" Paz, Marlon "Magic Man" Starling, of Hartford, and "Irish" Micky Ward in the CES Ring of Honor, which honors some of the great modern era New England boxers.
"This is our way of honoring and thanking some of the best fighters in New England history," promoter Jimmy Burchfield said. "Jose and John are class acts in and out of the ring. We're delighted to induct them into our Ring of Honor. They are inspirations to all of the young fighters on this card."
"Night of the Rising Stars," promoted by Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. (CES), is dedicated to the memory of the late Hartford-based trainer Johnny Duke. Hartford's ageless star Willie "Will o' the Wisp" Pep (230-11-1, 65 KOs), three-time world featherweight champion, also will be honored at the Sept. 23 pro-am show. Three top amateur matches are also planned.
In a cruiserweight unification bout, USNBC and NABA title-holder Matt "Too Smooth" Godfrey (12-0, 7 KOs), now rated No. 10 by the WBC and No. 14 by the WBA, puts his belts on line against WBC Continental Americans champion Danny "Boy" Batchelder (24-2-1, 11 KOs), ranked No. 12 by the WBC, in their 12-round main event.
Undefated prospect Matt "Sharp Shooter" Remillard (10-0, 7 KOs), of Manchester (CT), moves up in weight to fight undefeated Jose Hernandez (6-0, 2 KOs), for the vacant WBC Youth super featherweight championship in the 10-round co-feature.
In an eight-round Special Heavyweight Attraction, 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason "Big Six" Estrada (6-0, 1 KO), of Providence, faces NAMA North American title-holder Cliff "Tyson Twin" Couser (26-10-2, 14 KOs). Hartford-native Cardona (35-6, 27 KOs), the former USBA & NABF lightweight title-holder, takes on intra-state rival Shaka Moore (9-10-3, 1 KO, of Norwalk (CT), in a six-round Special Welterweight Attraction.
In a newly announced bout, former U.S. Nationals amateur heavyweight gold medalist Tony Grano (4-0-1, 4 KOs), of Hebron (CT), tangles with Mike Miller (2-3, 2 KOs) in a four rounder.
Another Hartford native, USBO super bantamweight Oliver (15-0, 7 KOs), of Hartford, squares off against Oscar De La Cruz (4-3, 2 KOs) in a six-round bout, while exciting middleweight knockout artist (four 1st round KOs in 4 fights) Enrique "El Palo" Palau (4-0, 4 KOs), of Worcester (MA), meets veteran James North (8-13-2, 2 KOs). All bouts and fighters are subject to change.
Tickets for "Night of the Rising Stars," promoted by Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. are now on sale at the Connecticut Convention Center (860.249.6000) or by going on line at www.cesboxing.com. Ticket prices are $35.00, $50.00, $75.00, $100.00 and $150 Platinum VIP (not including Connecticut taxes).
Special VIP corporate tables are also (8 seats per table) available for $3,000.00, which includes a full-page ad in the program, banner (supplied by sponsors) at the event and two live ring announcements. For more information call 401.724.2254.
SHOWTIME CONFIRMS LIAKHOVICH VS SHANNON BRIGGS
By Jim Amato - September 6, 2006
According to SHOWTIME, WBO heavyweight champion Sergei Liakhovich will defend his crown against former linear heavyweight title holder Shannon Briggs on November 4th.
Briggs was respectful enough to recognize the Sergei is " the man who beat the man ". He feels Sergei is the true champion because he beat Lamon Brewster who beat Wladimir Klitschko. Although Briggs won a highly disputed decision over George Foreman years ago, that win made him the " man " at that time. Foreman had defeated Michael Moorer who had beaten Evander Holyfield who had stopped Mike Tyson. Eventually Briggs was halted by Lennox Lewis giving Lennox a clear claim to being a linear champion.
Briggs has an impressive 47-4-1 record but on close examination it is quite inflated. Take away the Foreman win and the loss to Lewis and you have many wins over journeyman fighters and a few damaging losses.
Shannon was an accomplished amateur who turned pro in 1992. He won 25 straight going into 1996. Then he met undefeated Darroll Wilson and his chin was exposed as he was bombed out in round three.
Four straight kayo wins led to the Foreman match. Shannon won a majority decision by scores of 117-113, 116-112 and 114-114. I thought Big George won. So did a lot of other people. Then again maybe it was poetic justice since I felt George was given a gift verdict over Axel Schultz. The loss to Briggs was George's last fight.
Next up for Briggs was a shot at Lennox Lewis and the WBC title. Shannon started well and even rocked Lewis early but Shannon would hit the canvas three times and lose in the fifth round.
A year later Shannon would fight an exciting draw with Frans Botha. Two fights later he would lose a decision to Sedrick Fields, a boxer with a 9-9 record at the time. Briggs would then knockout four less then stellar opponents and then be matched with Jameel " Big Time " McCline. Jameel dominated Briggs winning 99-90 on all three cards.
Since the loss to McCline in 2002 Shannon has posted eleven straight knockouts. My question is, who has he really beaten ? In 2005 he did score a somewhat impressive KO over an aged but once formidable Ray Mercer. His other ten foes were far from contender status.
Shannon is a big heavyweight at 6'4" and around 260 to 270 pounds. He has fairly fast hands and decent boxing skills. I think his chin is a big, big question mark here. I feel Shannon would have fared better in a match against Wladimir Klitschko. To me both of them have shaky chins so it would have come down to who got in the first good shot.
Sergei chin stood up to the bombs of Lamon Brewster who is a brutal puncher. Sergei is also an effective body puncher. I don't think Shannon likes being hit in the bread basket. Briggs weighed 227 for Foreman and a pound heavier for Lewis. He weighed 273 for his last fight against Chris Koval. Shannon carries the weight well but it has diminished one of his best assets, speed.
After a couple of interesting early rounds, I look for Sergei to settle into his rhythm and take control. Shannon will have his moments but Sergei will mix his attack from body to head. By the middle rounds Shannon will slow down significantly and begin to take some serious punishment.
My prediction...Liakhovich inside of ten rounds.
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Remillard-Hernandez in WBC Youth title fight co-feature
Estrada-Couser Special Heavyweight Attraction
Godfrey-Batchelder headlines “Night of the Rising Stars” Sept. 23 Pro-Am show in Hartford
HARTFORD (September 5, 2006) – Unbeaten prospect Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard moves up in weight to fight undefeated Jose Hernandez for the vacant WBC Youth super featherweight championship September 23 in the 10-round “Night of the Rising Stars” co-feature at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.
“Night of the Rising Stars,” promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc., is dedicated to the memory of the late Hartford-based trainer Johnny Duke. Hartford’s ageless star Willie “Will o’ the Wisp” Pep (230-11-1, 65 KOs), three-time world featherweight champion, will be honored at the Sept. 23 pro-am show. Three top amateur matches are also planned.
Twenty-year-old Remillard (10-0, 7 KOs), of Manchester (CT), faces another undefeated fighter in 19-year-old Hernandez (6-0, 2 KOs), who fights out of Fort Worth, Texas.
In another newly announced match, 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada (6-0, 1 KO), of Providence, takes on Cliff “Tyson Twin” Couser (26-10-2, 14 KOs), NAMA North American title-holder, in an eight round “Special Heavyweight Attraction.
In the 12-round main event, Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey (12-0, 7 KOs), rated No. 14 by the WBA and WBC, defends his USNBC and NABA titles against WBC Continental Americas champion and Danny “Boy” Batchelder (24-2-1, 11 KOs), ranked No. 13 by the WBC.
Former USBA & NABF lightweight title-holder Israel “Pito” Cardona (35-6, 27 KOs), of Hartford, faces intra-state rival, former IBC International title challenger Shaka Moore (9-10-3, 1 KO, of Norwalk (CT), in a six-round Special Welterweight Attraction.
Also scheduled to fight on the undercard are former U.S. Nationals amateur heavyweight gold medalist Tony Grano (4-0-1, 4 KOs), of Hebron (CT), against TBA; USBO super bantamweight champion Mike “Machine Gun” Oliver (15-0, 7 KOs), of Hartford, versus Oscar De La Cruz (4-3, 2 KOs) in a six-round bout; middleweight knockout specialist (four 1st round KOs in 4 fights) Enrique “El Palo” Palau (4-0, 4 KOs), of Worcester (MA), faces veteran James North (8-13-2, 2 KOs). All bouts and fighters are subject to change.
Tickets for “Night of the Rising Stars,” promoted by Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. are now on sale at the Connecticut Convention Center (860.249.6000) or by going on line at www.cesboxing.com. Ticket prices are $35.00, $50.00, $75.00, $100.00 and $150 Platinum VIP (not including Connecticut taxes).
Special VIP corporate tables are also (8 seats per table) available for $3,000.00, which includes a full-page ad in the program, banner (supplied by sponsors) at the event and two live ring announcements. For more information call 401.724.2254, or Bob Trieger from Full Court Press at 978.207.0165
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EVANDER “THE REAL DEAL” HOLYFIELD, FORMER WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION, AND MURAD MUHAMMAD, PRESIDENT OF M&M SPORTS, WILL HOST A PRESS CONFERENCE ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, TO ANNOUNCE NEXT FIGHT, OPPONENT, DATE, AND TELEVISION
***PRESS LUNCHEON AT GALLAGHER’S STEAK HOUSE AT 12 NOON***
Who: Former world heavyweight champion Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield (39-8-2, 26 KO’s); and Murad Muhammad, President of M&M Sports.
What: Press conference to announce Holyfield’s next fight in drive to regain title
When: Thursday, September 7, 2006
Time: 12:00 Noon
Where: Gallagher’s Steak House
228 West 52nd Street just west of Broadway New York City
Contacts/RSVP: John Cirillo, 212 -972-5337, johnnycigarpr@aol.com , Howard Albert, 201-863-0605, and Tom Kenville, 607-729-7723
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Sam Peters Gets Past Lights Out Toney
By Michael Amakor -September 3, 2006
In another cross roads fight that helped showcase a dominant contender aspiring to become the Supreme overlord of the heavyweight division, NABF Champion Samuel “The Nigerian Nightmare” Peters annexed the IBA title from the rugged trash talking James "Lights Out" Toney on September 2nd at the Staples Center in Los Angeles in a fight featured on Showtime.
Here is how I called the fight from the relative safety, and obscurity of my living room -
Round 1: Peters lands the first punch as Toney tries to bob and weave forward and although Peters jabs sends Toney slightly backward he is unable to catch the slippery Toney flush. Peters lands some solid jabs, Toney fires back but we are all amazed at how amazingly quick Peters is, but Toney is quicker, near the end of the round Peters misses several head shots as the bobbing and weaving Toney corners him against the ropes at the end of the round. Peters wins on my scorecard.
Round 2: Toney takes command and begins landing with his jab, however Peters is the one that moves Toney back whenever he lands. Peters slightly wobbled Toney, and crowds him trying to land one of his trademark heavy handed overhand bombs with a few of them landing not quite flush as he tries to steal the round. Toney Wins.
Round 3: Toney continues with his jab peppering Peters who begins pawing at his nose. Toney rocks Peters with a headshot and Peters counters immediately and steps up the pressure wobbling Toney back and into the ropes but Toney picks him apart on the inside. Down the round Peters again wobbles Toney and tries to line up a right shot as Toney momentarily slows down and fires off a right that lands. Peters chases Toney but is unable to land a flush shot. Round to Peters. Continue
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Guerrero Brutalizes Aiken
Former NABA Featherweight champion Erick "Mighty Mouse" Aiken from Forestville Maryland put on an uninspiring lackluster performance, and got soundly out-boxed by NABF Featherweight champion Robert Guerrero who seized his IBF Featherweight Belt in the process on the under card of the Peter versus Toney heavyweight clash.
It was quite clear from the very first round that Aiken was in very poor physical shape either due to poor preparation, or from the physical abuse he may have accumulated during some previous fight, because Guerrero won all the rounds on my score card as he proceeded punish the hapless Aiken with some vicious body and liver shots taking the starch right out of the defending champion.
By the third round Aiken’s face was swollen, and the word mismatch formed in my mind, but he fought on bravely until the end of the eight rounds when his corner headed by Adrian Davis unanimously informed the referee he could not continue. I do not know anything about Guerrero, is he really a Featherweight, he looked too big to be one.
All hail the unmarked Robert Guerrero who improved him record to 19-1-1 with 12 kos
Clinton Woods Beats Glen Johnson to Even the Score
By Jim Amato
Clinton Woods retained his IBF light heavyweight title and gained sweet revenge with a controversial decision over Glencoffe Johnson.
Very close match with the scoring as 115-112 and 116-112 for Woods. Johnson received one vote at 115-113.
Is Woods the best light heavyweight in the world ? Well he beat Johnson who split a pair of fights with Antonio Tarver. Bernard Hopkins beat Tarver but has " retired ". Tarver and Johnson have both knocked out Roy Jones Jr. Please don't forget that Woods was badly outclassed by Jones in a 2002 title bout.
While Jones is still around and is a bankable commodity, I think Woods should take him on. This would give him the opportunity to avenge his loss to Jones and solidify his claim as # 1 at 175.
No doubt that Woods is a much better fighter then the Woods Jones beat in 2002. Wins over Johnson and Julio Gonzalez can verify that. Also there is the obvious decline in Roy's skills over the last few years. This makes Woods-Jones II an intriguing match. It would also give Roy a chance to return to the top against a foe he has already soundly defeated.
There has been talk of a Woods-Calzaghe match up. That would be a huge fight overseas but there may be some serious $$$ offered to Woods to meet Jones. As a matter of pride I would think Woods would want to erase that defeat from his past and Roy may be ready to be taken.
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James Toney vs Samuel Peter Prediction:
By Ted Sares
I predict James Toney takes the Nigerian bomber to school (Saturday at STAPLES Center on SHOWTIME 10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast) and this is why:
Experience: Clearly, Toney is the more experienced man with far more quality rounds and 50 more fights under his ample belt.
Quality of Opposition: "Lights Out's" opposition has been light years superior to that of Peter. James has fought Roy Jones, a trilogy with the great Mike McCallum (2 wins and a draw), Vassiliy Jirov, Evander Holyfield, Hasim Rahman, Dominick Guinn, John Ruiz, Steve Little, Montell Griffin, Charles Williams, Iran Barkley, Reggie Johnson, Merqui Sosa, and, of course, Michael Nunn. The list reads like a "Whose Who" in tough opponents. Peter, on the other hand, has fought Wladimir Klitschko and then it goes quickly down hill. Charles Shufford Jr, Taurus Sykes and Jeremy Williams have been decent opponents. Indeed, "The Nightmare"sent Williams to sleep and into retirement with a scary left hook but he also was extended to the round limit by Shufford and Robert Hawkins. During the amateurs, he won 18 of 20 fights. No comparison here..
Boxing Skill: Toney possesses incredible fistic talent and Peter possesses's devastating power, but Toney is the professor and Peter is the student. Toney knows every cute move in the book and Peter is an upstart who may not know where the book is. Toney's Boxer IQ is high; Peter is still too amateurish and he may well be overrated. Toney likely has forgotten more than Peter knows about the ruidements of offense and defense. But Peter's awesome power can erase all of that with one left hook Ala Jeremy Williams.
Prediction: Toney works his way inside "The Nightmare's" looping shots, and begins connecting with short hooks, and sharp counter uppercuts until one connects that momentarily stuns Samuel. James quickly steps back and unloads a strong overhand right down the pipe that surprises Samuel and forces him to become more cautious and tentative. Toney begins picking up the pace in the 4rth round, fighting inside and off the ropes ropes which he does better than just about anyone. He then starts the process of breaking the now somewhat discouraged bigger man down with crisp rights and combinations, while Peter is relegated to throwing one telegraphed punch at a time. Toney, now dictating the action, exposes Peter's lack of fundamentals and takes the crude but proud Nigerian to school. At the end, both fighters are exhausted but James Toney's hand is raised as he wins by UD.
Ruiz vs.Toney Pre-Fight Analysis Peters vs.Williams Pre-Fight Analysis
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Johnson challenges Woods to a bet of $50,000 on this
Weekends IBF Title fight, Woods refuses.
Hollywood, FL, August 31 – As things heat up for the IBF Light Heavyweight Title fight between Glen Johnson and Clinton Woods, Johnson confronts Woods at today’s press conference in Bolton, England regarding comments that Woods apparently made in reference to knocking Johnson out in the sixth round of their upcoming contest.
“I bet you $50,000 that you don’t beat me,” said Johnson
Woods challenged Johnson as to where and when he saw such a statement and refused to take the bet.
The fight which is promoted by Frank Warren Sports Networks and Seminole Warriors Boxing, takes place at the Bolton Arena in Bolton, England this Saturday, September 2nd. This is the third fight between Johnson and Woods. Johnson who previously vacated the belt to step up and fight Antonio Tarver has returned to take back what is rightfully his, the IBF Light Heavyweight World Title.
CONTACT INFO:
Seminole Warriors Boxing's Leon Margules at 954.985.1155 and the REDLINE Media Group Cima Georgevich – Media 954.989.5600 clg@redlinemediagroup.com
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Mitchell Twins & Leo Nolan win title belts
in Pompano Beach
By Todd Wood from ringside
POMPANO BEACH, Florida (August 28, 2006) - The Mitchell twins, Aaron and Eric, and Leo "Paco" Nolan were all victorious last night Saturday night in title matches featured on "Fight Night" at Club Cinema in Pompano Beach.
Aaron "Homicide" Mitchell (25-1-1, 20 KOs) captured the vacant IBO International middleweight championship by sixth-round TKO of Christopher "The Hammer" Holt (12-7, 8 KOs) in the main event. Aaron, dating back to 1993, extended his unbeaten streak to 24 (23-0-1, 17 KOs).
Mitchell was slow to start, allowing Holt to punch away, but it was ineffective and only seemed to irritate Aaron. Holt developed a serious cut under his right eye that led to the stoppage at 2:04 of the sixth round.
"You must be strong physically and mentally when you box professionally." Mitchell stated. "I make sure to have thought the fight through even before I step into the ring. Lots of guys don't do it and that's why my brother and I continue to defeat them. Now we want to face a contender to show off what we can do."
His twin brother, Eric "Murder" Mitchell (20-4-1, 10 KOs), started the night off with an eighth round TKO (2:02) of an aptly named "Fearless" Fernando Hernandez (18-10-2) for the NBA Intercontinental light middleweight belt.
"I hit him with big body shots and they paid off later in the fight," Mitchell said. Trainer "Famous" Henry Hill added, "Eric is a great athlete. The twins and I have been working hard in the gym to prepare for these title fights."
Nolan (26-0, 10 KOs) won the vacant USBO Heavyweight title, keeping his perfect record as a pro intact, when he was awarded a victory by eight-round disqualification versus Jed Phipps (17-5, 10 KOs). Referee Brian Garry halted the bout (2:07) after Phipps spit out his mouthpiece for the third time.
"I felt very comfortable tonight and in control," Nolan remarked. "I planned on setting up everything off the jab and I knew I would be able to go the distance. I'm very happy that I won. It's another notch on my belt and this win let's me know where I am in my career."
Both fighters were warned during the pre fight instructions about intentionally spitting out their mouthpiece. Phipps received a warning the first time his mouthpiece came out, then a point was taken away the second time, and the referee disqualified Phipps when his mouthpiece came out the third time in the eighth round.
The Mitchell twins and Nolan are promoted by Silverhawk Championship Boxing, managed by Rider Boxing, and trained by Henry Hill. Go to www.silverhawkboxing.com for more information.
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“NIGHT
OF THE RISING STARS”
Matt Godfrey vs. Danny Batchelder
USNBC, NABA & WBC Continental Americas Cruiserweight Championships
Connecticut Convention Center Hartford, Conn
Saturday, September 23, 2006
Godfrey-Batchelder headlines “Night of the Rising Stars”
HARTFORD (August 29, 2006) – Tickets are now on sale for the September 23rd “Night of the Rising Stars” Pro-Am boxing show, headlined by the cruiserweight unification bout between Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey and Danny “Boy” Batchelder, at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.
Tickets for “Night of the Rising Stars,” promoted by Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc., are now on sale at the Connecticut Convention Center (860.249.6000) or by going on line at www.cesboxing.com. Ticket prices (not including fees and taxes are $35.00, $50.00, $75.00, $100.00 and $150 Platinum VIP). VIP tables are also (8 seats per table) available for $3,000.00, which includes a full page ad in the program, banner (supplied by sponsors) at the event and two live ring announcements.
Providence-native Godfrey (12-0, 7 KOs), rated No. 14 by the WBA and WBC, defends his USNBC and NABA titles against WBC Continental Americas champion and WBC No. 13 ranked Batchelder (24-2-1, 11 KOs).
Former USBA & NABF lightweight title-holder Israel “Pito” Cardona (35-6, 27 KOs), of Hartford, faces intra-state rival, former IBC International welterweight title challenger Shaka Moore (9-10-3, 1 KO, of Norwalk (CT), in a six-round bout.
Unbeaten prospect Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard (10-0, 7 KOs), of Manchester (CT), moves up in weight to fight for the vacant WBC Youth super featherweight championship against an opponent to be determined in the 10-round co-feature.
Also scheduled to fight on the undercard in separate bouts are USBO super bantamweight champion Mike “Machine Gun” Oliver (15-0, 7 KOs), of Hartford; undefeated heavyweight and 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada (6-0, 1 KO), of Providence; former U.S. Nationals amateur heavyweight gold medalist Tony Grano (4-0-1, 4 KOs), of Hebron (CT); junior middleweight Enrique Palau (4-0, 4 KOs), of Worcester (MA). All bouts and fighters are subject to change.
For more information call 401.724.2254. or contact Bob Trieger from full court press at 978.207.0165 bobtfcp@hotmail.com
The Apparition That Was Bobby Chacon
By Ted Sares
Sometimes I have
the hubris to think I can write and on certain topics I sometimes seem do
a reasonably fair job, that is, unless my friends and readers are
patronizing me. But when it comes to my life's true love, boxing, I seem
to have all kinds of problems expressing myself. I hope that's not the
case here, for this essay is just too special and too spiritual for that
to happen. It's about Bobby Chacon and if anyone deserves special
treatment, it's Bobby.
Bobby "Schoolboy"Chacon was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame last
year and that made me extremely happy. You see, Bobby was my favorite
fighter, and since I have watched literally thousands of fights during my
68 years of life and consider myself something of an aficionado, I hope
that accolade carries at least a modicum of weight. Hell, I have seen them
all; the "bums of a month," the excitement that was Bob Satterfield, the
fights between Charles, Louis and Walcott. LaMotta-Robinson, Ward-Gatti,
Ward-Green, Ward-Augustus, Zale-Graziano, Correlas-Castillo, Ali-Frazier,
Patterson-Johansson, Barrera-Morales. I saw Sugar Ray send Dave Boy Green
into dreamland with the perfect left hook......and witnessed the illogic
of Hearns putting Duran away with a lethal straight right, and then Duran
brutalize Barkley and then Barkley knock out Hearns.
I watched Leotis Martin starch Sonny Liston. Bruce Curry and Monroe Brooks
go to the precipice, and Kid Paret, Laverne Roach, Duk Koo Kim, Johnny
Owens and Leavander Johnson leave everything in the ring. I witnessed the
mind numbing suddenness of the Mesa-Garza fight and the shoot outs between
Moorer-Cooper and Lyle-Foreman. The slow slide of Jerry Quarry and too
many others. I can sense the early signs......the slurring......the nasal
monotone. I saw the epiphany of Foreman. The disappointment that was
Tyson. I have been dazzled by the magic, heard the music and seen the
dance. I pray for Michael Watson, Gerald McClellan and Greg Page and
remember the courage of Robert Wangila, Pedro Alcazar, and Beethoven
Scottland. I have seen very good things, some not so good, and some
downright ugly, but nothing comes close to what I saw and felt during a
period between 1978 and 1982 involving three warriors by the names of
Chacon, Limon and Boza-Edwards.
Bobby Chacon was born on November 28, 1951 in Sylmar, CA. He was a tough
kid of Mexican-American descent and soon found himself in the gym. He
became an amateur Diamond belt champion and fought in National Golden
Glove Tournaments in both 1971 and 1972. He turned pro in Los Angeles in
1972 while attending California State University at Northridge thereby
acquiring the nickname "Schoolboy." Continue
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MIRANDA vs. ABRAHAM
NEW DATE SET FOR IBF WORLD TITLE FIGHT
HOLLYWOOD, FL, August 25 – A new date has been set for the IBF Middleweight World Title fight between Edison Miranda and Arthur Abraham for September 23, 2006 at the Rittal Arena in Wetzlar, Germany.
The fight, which was originally scheduled for this Saturday, August 26th at the EWE-Arena in Oldenburg, Germany, was postponed when Abraham suddenly developed the Flu.
“We are extremely excited that the fight has been rescheduled,” said Leon Margules, Executive Director of Seminole Warriors Boxing. “We are looking forward to bringing the IBF Middleweight World Title belt home where it belongs and we hope that Abraham doesn’t catch cold feet again.”
“I can’t wait to get in the ring with him and give him a taste of my power,” said Edison Miranda. “If he thinks he was sick for the first fight just wait until September 23rd, I will be ready and I hope he will be to.”
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PROLONGING THE INEVITABLE
ABRAHAM PULLS OUT OF TITLE FIGHT WITH MIRANDA
HOLLYWOOD, FL, August 22 – Team Pantera, ready to celebrate the crowning of a new middleweight king, Edison Miranda, Saturday at the EWE-Arena in Oldenburg, Germany, will have to wait just a little while longer, as it was announced that IBF Middleweight Champion Arthur Abraham has withdrawn from this weekend’s bout, citing illness.
“I’m disappointed, but I will take my disappointment out on Abraham when he’s well enough to step into the ring with me,” said Miranda, 26-0 with 23 KOs. “I know in my heart that he has cold feet and I won’t be denied of this World Championship. This is my time to shine!”
“This is just prolonging the inevitable,” said Leon Margules, Executive Director of Seminole Warriors Boxing, Miranda’s promotional company. “Edison was ready to go for this fight, and he’ll be ready to go for whatever date that the fight is rescheduled on. I anticipate that the fight will be rescheduled for late September and he will return home with Abraham’s world title belt.”
For more information on Seminole Warriors Boxing, please visit our website at www.warriorsboxing.com.
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Showdown at Welterweight
Undefeated
Paul the Punisher Williams (30-0.22ko's)
and
Sharmba "Little Big Man" Mitchell
Battle for the
WBO NABO and WBC USNBC
Welterweight Title
on
August 19th 2006AD at the Reno Events Center in Las Vegas in a bout to
be televised on HBO
Watch Out for fireworks
Co-Main Event Announced for October 7th Show
Purcell “Hard Rock” Miller to face Larry “The Laser” Marks in
Eight-Round Clash
FAIRFAX, VA – One of Virginia’s top boxing cards just got bigger and better. Major League Boxing announced today that the co-Main Event for the October 7th card featuring Jimmy Lange vs. Tommy Wilt will showcase Washington, D.C.'s own PURCELL "HARD ROCK" MILLER (22-4-1, 18 KOs) taking on former world title challenger, LARRY "THE LASER" MARKS, (28-8, 16 KOs) of New Castle, DE, in an explosive eight-round middleweight clash.
Miller, a Washington, D.C. boxing icon known for his legendary ring entrances featuring a ten-piece brass band, possesses legitimate knockout power in both hands with 18 of his 22 wins ending inside the distance.
"I don't like to leave it in the judges' hands," says Miller. Miller's list of opponents is an impressive one including: Dante Craig, Jason Naugler, Robert Frazier, Carl Daniels, Raul Frank, and Kenny Baysmore. Miller is confident that he will add the talented Marks to his list of KO victims and move on to a title shot in the near future.
The veteran Marks is not concerned about Miller's vaunted punching power. "I'm not worried," says the confident Marks. "Besides, I've got a lot of pop in my punches too. He'll see." Marks has also faced a list of world class opponents, having once challenged for a World Title on HBO against Andrew "6 Heads" Lewis. In addition to Lewis, Marks has fought current World Champ Cory Spinks, Tokunbo Olajide, Angel Hernandez, Clarence "Sonny Bono" Taylor, Charles "The Natural" Murray, Andrew Murray, Brandon Mitchem, and Michael Covington. The winner of this showdown should make a huge leap in the middleweight ratings.
JIMMY LANGE (23-3-1, 16 KOs) of Great Falls, VA will be featured in the Main Event against Altoona, PA’s TOMMY WILT (20-5, 4 KOs). Lange has headlined the Patriot Center's first two successful boxing shows, each drawing more than 5,000 plus fans. Lange will be showcased in the Main Event of the six-bout card promoted by Major League Boxing in association with Guzman Entertainment. Doors will open at 7 PM, with the first fight scheduled for 8 PM.
The undercard features an exciting mix of world class contenders and up-and-coming prospects. Scheduled to compete are: Portsmouth, VA's DORIN SPIVEY (34-4, 28 KO'S), Leesburg, VA's PERRY BALLARD (18-1, 14 KOs), Falls Church, VA’s "MONEY" MIKE SAWYER (2-1, 2 KO'S), Front Royal, VA's ANDREW FARMER (2-0, 2 KOs), and heavyweight prospect HORACE “THE REASON" GRANT (1-0, 1 KO) of Riverdale, MD.
Tickets, priced at $500 (VIP Ringside), $350 (Ringside), $250, $150, $100, $75, $50 and $25, are available for purchase through all Ticketmaster outlets, including the Patriot Center box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com and www.majorleagueboxing.com, or via Phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT or 410-547-SEAT. George Mason University faculty, staff and students, area high school and college students, local law enforcement officials, firefighters and military members may receive a discount on select tickets by presenting a valid ID at the Patriot Center box office only. For more details and information, contact the Patriot Center box office at 703-993-3000 or visit online at www.patriotcenter.com.
NOTE: Bouts are subject to change.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Brotman•Winter•Fried Communications – 703-534-4600
Brian Bishop (brian@bwfcom.com) ext. 210
Mike Schaffer (mike@bwfcom.com) ext. 217
Jimmy Lange Returns Saturday,
October 7, 2006 at
the Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA
FAIRFAX, VA (August 16, 2006) – Leading Northern Virginia’s recent boxing revival, popular local junior middleweight JIMMY LANGE (26-3-1, 18 KOs) returns to action Saturday, October 7, 2006 at George Mason University’s Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA. Lange will battle TOMMY WILT (20-5), a veteran of over 300 amateur fights and a five-time Pennsylvania state champion. Lange, who headlined the Patriot Center’s first two successful professional boxing shows drawing more than 5,000 enthusiastic fans, will be showcased in the Main Event of the six-bout card being promoted by Major League Boxing in association with Guzman Entertainment. The first fight set for 8:00 pm.
Tickets, ranging from $500 (VIP Ringside) to $25, go on sale at Noon on Thursday, August 17 at all Ticketmaster outlets, including the Patriot Center box office.
Lange is looking to rebound from a disappointing third-round loss suffered this past February to Joey Gilbert, his rival on the NBC hit reality show “The Contender.” The Great Falls, VA native is intent on proving that the loss was a fluke.
“Despite the setback in my last fight, my main goal remains achieving and unifying a world title belt,” said Lange, who is managed by his father, Johnny, and is trained by former world champion Buddy McGirt. “Getting back in the ring this October is long overdue and I’ve been training very hard in preparation for the fight. I hope to give my fans from all over the Washington, D.C. region, as well across the country, a good performance.”
Lange’s opponent is the heavily-decorated and highly-skilled Wilt of Altoona, PA, who has won his last two fights.
“I want to prove myself against a top contender and tough opponent like Jimmy Lange,” said Wilt. “This may be Jimmy’s hometown, but I’m coming to his back yard with every intention of going toe-to-toe and beating him.”
Wilt and Lange share one common opponent in Baltimore’s Charles Clark, whom they both defeated by unanimous decision earlier in their careers (Lange in eight rounds in 2003; Wilt in six rounds in 2004).
A dynamic mix of top regional boxers is being assembled to compete on the exciting undercard. Scheduled to fight are Washington, D.C. super middleweight PURCELL “HARD ROCK” MILLER (22-4-1, 18 KOs), light welterweight DORIN SPIVEY (32-4, 23 KOs) of Portsmouth, VA, Leesburg, VA middleweight PERRY BALLARD (18-1, 14 KOs), George Mason University graduate/middleweight “MONEY” MIKE SAWYER (2-1, 2 KOs) of Falls Church, VA, Front Royal, VA, welterweight ANDREW FARMER (2-0, 2 KOs) and local heavyweight RAY GRANT (1-0, 1 KO).
Tickets, priced at $500 (VIP Ringside), $350 (Ringside), $250, $150, $100, $75, $50 and $25, will be available for purchase through all Ticketmaster outlets, including the Patriot Center box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or via Phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT or 410-547-SEAT. George Mason University faculty, staff and students, area high school and college students, local law enforcement officials, firefighters and military members may receive a discount on select tickets by presenting a valid ID at the Patriot Center box office only. For more details and information, contact the Patriot Center box office at 703-993-3000 or visit online at www.patriotcenter.com.
NOTE: Bouts are subject to change.
