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O’Connor, McCreedy & Clampitt showcased on ‘Shamrock’d’ March 19 show at Twin River Event Center, RI
PROVIDENCE (Feb. 22, 2010) – The St. Patrick’s Day celebration will extend two days as Irish-American boxers, led by hot, unbeaten prospect Danny O’Connor, the popular “Irish” Joey McCreedy and 4-time world champion Jaime “Hurricane” Clampitt, will be in action March 19 on the “Shamrock’d” pro card, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, R.I.
“Shamrock’d” kicks-off a recently signed multi-fight deal in 2010 between CES and Twin River that continues May 7, July 9, Sept. 3 and Nov. 12.
“We’re very happy that our Twin River schedule will continue for its fourth straight year,” CES president Jimmy Burchfield said. “The Twin River Event Center is one of the most beautiful venues in all of boxing. There isn’t a bad seat in the house and everybody at Twin River has been great to work with.
“CES will continue to promote evenly-matched, entertaining cards at Twin River, starting March 19th with ‘Shamrock’d,” which is loaded from top to bottom. Some of the most popular and talented fighters in New England will be in action. We’ll be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day – O’Connor, McCreedy and Clampitt are typically tough Irish fighters – but Italian fight fans will be celebrating St. Joseph’s Day.”
O’Connor (10-0, 3 KOs), fighting out of Framingham (MA), is an undefeated junior welterweight prospect who was a 2008 U.S. Olympic Tam alternate. The stylish southpaw faces his stiffest test as a pro in Franklin Gonzalez (13-3, 9 KOs), a dangerous Dominican puncher now living in Brooklyn. O’Connor-Gonzalez is the 8-round main event.
McCreedy (11-4-1, 6 KOs), fighting out of Lowell (MA), is the reigning EBA and New England super middleweight champion. He is dropping down to middleweight to fight an opponent to be determined in a 6-round bout.
Clampitt (20-4-1, 7 KOs) returned to the ring last November after taking 1 ½ years off to have her first baby, taking a 6-round decision from Rachel Clark. The Canadian-born, Warwick (RI) resident faces TBA in a 6-round fight.
A 6-round rematch for the EBA New England lightweight title will be held between unbeaten, defending champion Eddie “The Puerto Rican Sensation” Soto (12-0, 4 KOs) and challenger Sean Eklund (6-4, 1 KO). This inter-state rivalry pits Pawtucket’s (RI) Soto against Lowell’s Eklund, who is trained by his uncle, “Irish” Micky Ward, in a rematch of their hotly-contested, controversial, split-decision, won by Soto last February at Twin River. Soto overcame two knockdowns to win.
Also scheduled to fight Mar. 19 on “Shamrock’d” against opponents to be determined are New Bedford (MA) welterweight Jason “School Boy” Pires (22-3, 9 KOs), the former USBA super bantamweight champion and active New Bedford police officer; Warwick (RI) super middleweight Keith Kozlin (4-0, 2 KOs) and Philadelphia lightweight Frankie Trader (6-0, 2 KOs). Also slated to be in action is the newest member of Team CES, Barnstable (MA) heavyweight prospect Jessie Barboza (2-0, 2 KOs), a 3-time New England Golden Gloves champion. All bouts and boxers are subject to change.
Rollback ticket prices for “Shamrock’d” are $35.00, $50.00, $75.00 and $100.00 and are available to purchase by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254), going online at www.cesboxing.com or www.twinriver.com, at Twin River’s Players Club booth at Twin River, or any TicketMaster location.
Contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) or the Twin River Event Center (877.82.RIVER/ www.twinriver.com) for more information. Doors open at 6 PM/ET, first bout at 7 PM/ET.
(Twin River has waived its 18+ rule for “ShamRock’d.” Anybody under the age of 18 must be accompanied at all times by an adult and they must enter through the West entrance.)
NY State heavyweight champ Darrel Madison returns O’Shea Brothers Boxing Mar. 12 in Yonkers
YONKERS, N.Y. (Feb. 19, 2010) – New York State heavyweight champion Darrel “King David” Madison returns March 12 in the main event on the “St. Patty’s Day Brawl” pro boxing card, presented by O’Shea Brothers Boxing Promotions, at the PAL Gym in Yonkers, New York.
Last July, Madison (14-1, 3 KOs) defeated Nagy Aguilera by an 8-round split decision for the New York State heavyweight title. Madison, fighting out of Central Islip (NY), fights an opponent to be determined Mar. 12 in the 8-round headliner, while IBF No. 12 rated Aguilera battles former world champion Samuel Peter the same night in an IBF heavyweight title eliminator in Texas.
“We’re excited to have Darrel Madison, one of the top heavyweight prospects, headlining our next show,” promoter Brian O’Shea explained. “O’Shea Brothers Boxing continues to showcase some of the best local fighters in legitimate fights. We’re old-school and that’s the type fighters we like to showcase.”
Rosedale’s (NY) unbeaten light heavyweight Ronson Frank (13-0, 7 KOs), by way of Guyana, is matched against 33-fight veteran Raynard “Flash” Darden in the 8-round co-feature. Ronson, who recently signed a promotional contract with O’Shea Brothers Boxing Promotions, is the younger brother of former world champions Steve (1984 Olympian) and Raul.
Two special 6-round female featherweight bouts with future title implications are on tap featuring Bronx rivals Maureen “The Real Million Dollar Baby” Shea (13-2, 7 KOs) and Nydia “Da Phnominal” Feliciano (2-0-1, 0 KOs) in separate bouts versus opponents to be determined. At stake in their respective fights is a tentative Shea-Feliciano showdown May 7 for the WBC International featherweight crown, provided both fighters emerge victoriously Mar. 12.
Unbeaten Bronx super middleweight Hajro Sujak (5-0, 2 KOs) fights TBA, while Astoria (NY) light middleweight (by way of Cyprus) Lambros “Lionheart” Karaolides (5-0, 4 KOs) takes on Ashantie “Volcano” Hendrickson (1-5), in a pair of 6-round bouts.
On the undercard in 4-round bouts are Bronx bantamweight Raul Lopez (2-0-1, 2 KOs) meets Jessie Franks (2-6-1, 2 KOs), Manhattan super featherweight Jonathan Cuba (2-1, 2 KO) faces Deroy “Guyanese Gladiator” Beaton (1-1, 0 KOs), and Yonkers featherweight favorite Chazz McDowell (1-0, 1 KO) is scheduled to be in action against an opponent to be determined.
All fights and fighters are subject to change.
Tickets, priced at $50.00 (General Admission) and $75.00 (Ringside), are available to purchase by calling 914.216.9381. For more information go on line at www.osheabrosboxing.com or call 914.216.9381. Doors open 6:30 PM/ET, first bout 7:30 PM/ET.
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DBE’S ANDRE BERTO TEAMS WITH EVERLAST WORLDWIDE TO SUPPORT HAITIAN RELIEF (January 21, 2010 – NEW YORK, NY) DiBella Entertainment is proud to throw its support behind a truly noble joint venture between Haitian native, Andre Berto, and Everlast Worldwide, supporting the victims of last week’s catastrophic earthquake in Haiti. Berto and Everlast have created a limited edition t-shirt, on sale immediately, with all proceeds going to the American Red Cross and their relief effort in Haiti. “When you see the human suffering in Haiti it truly puts things into perspective,” said Lou DiBella, President of DiBella Entertainment and promoter of Berto. “I am proud to not only support Andre Berto as a fighter, but as a humanitarian. I hope everyone else joins me in supporting this necessary cause.” Added DiBella, “This is yet another example of Everlast stepping up to the plate and doing the right thing. Everlast is not only one of the premiere brands in boxing, but a company consistent in their genuine concern for their fellow man.” The shirts can be purchased through Everlast by visiting them on the web at www.everlast.com.
A MOST HAPPY FELLA IS LOU DIBELLA - Ron Ross "Excerpts from Boxing News article"
Hollywood, FL May 30, 2009
My good friend Ramiro Ortiz, chairman of the Florida State Boxing Commission had just finished expressing his concern about Lou DiBella’s departure from the ring after Yusuf Mack’s demolition of Deandrey Abron in the 4th round of the evening’s 4th bout. It seemed to him that Lou may have missed a step or two upon his exit. I told Ramiro that I was sure that DiBella was fine but I made it a point to watch Lou leave the ring after Kermit Cintron’s superbly crafted victory over Alfredo Angulo in a 12 round Jr. Middleweight Elimination bout and Ramiro Ortiz was right! Lou’s feet never touched the ring steps! He was floating on air as he came down from the ring – or at least it seemed so.
And following the spectacular main event victory carved out by Andre Berto who, in defense of his WBC welterweight crown, was the matador staving off the mad bull, Juan Urango, only DiBella’s lovely girl friend, Devin, holding onto his arm, kept him from sailing off a la the Goodyear blimp. It was a promoter’s dream come true – four fighters on the card and four wins. DiBella Entertainment, in co-promotion with the Seminole Warriors Boxing Promotions, pulled off a “schneid” as the New York contingent of Berto, Cintron, Mack and Tor Hamer made a clean sweep.
Berto, Winter Haven, Florida, 145 ¾, 25-0. 19 KO’s, moved around the ring, putting on a masterful display of speed, dexterity and counter punching, nullifying what was soon to become desperation lunges by Urango, who pressed the action beginning to end, never relenting but never able to catch anything other than an assortment of jabs, hooks and uppercuts that the elusive Berto peppered him with round after round. Berto retained his WBC welterweight title in convincing fashion with his unanimous verdict win of 117-111 and two tallies of 118-112. Urango, Monterria, Colombia, came in at 146 ½ and suffered his second setback in 24 fights.
This followed the outstanding performance by Kermit Cintron who got far the better of a mini-war with tough, previously unbeaten Mexicali, Mexico warrior Alfredo Angulo. Cintron re-establishes himself as a leading force to be contended with in the Jr. Middleweight division, outworking and outpunching a tough, resilient opponent who gave it his all until the final bell rang but was unable to contend with the toughness and punching prowess of Cintron, whose only two losses, which were against Antonio Margarito, he of doctored gloves infamy, have to be asterisked and placed in a questionable bracket. Cintron, 153, 31-2*-1, 27 KO’s, won by scores of 116-112 on all three scorecards is now in line for a title shot while Angulo falls to 15-1, 12 KO’s.
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Lou DiBella shares
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Philadelphia’s Yusuf Mack’s quicker, shorter punches proved too much for former NABO titleholder DeAndrey Abron, Youngstown, Ohio. Outscoring Abron through the first three rounds of a scheduled ten-round bout, Mack dropped him with a left-right combination in the fourth round. When Abron got up, Mack nailed him with a left hook that put him down again and he was visibly shaken when his corner called for a halt at 1:46 of the fourth round. Mack, 176, improves to 28-2-2, 17 KO’s and Abron, 174 ½, falls to 15-2, 10 KO’s.
Rounding out DiBella’s night of flotation and elation was Penn State grad Tor Hamer’s, show-opening solid win over Cincinnati’s Samuel Brown, 246, 4-6-2. Hamer, 222, 6-0, 5 KO’s, dropped Brown with a left hook just before the bell ending the first round. Brown beat the count and came out for the second round only to be pummeled by Hamer and dropped twice more, the first by a right uppercut, then a left/right combination that convinced referee Tellis Assimenios that he had taken enough and called a halt at 1:10 of the second round.
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Get The Party started . . . ALLAN GREEN CALLS OUT CHAD DAWSON! New York (May 19, 2009) – After learning of IBF and IBO light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson's interest in moving down to 168 pounds, Allan Green's mouth began to water. Now that Dawson has taken care of business by winning a second unanimous decision over Antonio Tarver, Allan Green has his napkin on his lap, eating utensils in hand, and is ready for supper. “If he's coming down to 168, let’s make this happen. I respect Chad's skills as one of the best in the game, but I'm feeling so focused right now that I don't see anybody, including Chad Dawson, doing much more than six rounds with me,” said Green. Coming of his own impressive and devastating knockout win over Carlos De Leon last month, Green has demanded the attention and respect of the boxing world and proved he is a force to be reckoned with in the super middleweight division. In a recent interview Dawson's promoter Gary Shaw mentioned Allan Green as a possible future opponent for Dawson, along with the following names- Jermain Taylor, Carl Froch, and Mikkel Kessler. “Give me a break,” said Green. “Nobody knows what's going on with Kessler and Froch decided to take a vacation for the rest of the year so he can find the stones to fight me. Taylor has his sights set elsewhere. So that leaves me.” “Tell Gary to bring it,” said Green promoter Lou DiBella. “If Chad is afraid of Glen Johnson and wants to move down- Allan is ready, willing, and able.” Beating someone like Chad Dawson if he came down to super middleweight would put Green at the top of his division and force the champions to come to him. “Allan loves the fight, I love the fight, and Lou DiBella loves the fight. Chad Dawson's manager Mike Criscio loves the fight. Gary Shaw would clearly be on board. Hopefully we can do something over the summer and then Allan can come right back and take one of those belts from Froch or Kessler at the end of the year,” said Green’s advisor Greg Leon. "Hopefully the promoters are on the phone with HBO or Showtime now, because we want to make this fight happen.” DBE
WORLDS COLLIDE: DARCHINHIYAN STOPS ARCE AFTER 11. TRUFAN Feb 8, 2009 It was a brawl, as the hype said it would be, but in the end Vic Darchiniyan proved too much for Jorge Arce, and when the doctors stopped the one sided brawl at the end of the 11th round, it was clear that the "Pit Bull" is a major powerhouse in super bantamweight diviison. And who can blame him? Darchiniyan, the southpaw with a strong left, kept Arce at bay while winging power shots throughout, hurting his opponent time and time again as the rounds progressed - and although Arce seemed out on his feet at times, he did have moments that kept him in the fight although Darchiniyan won each round by a clean margin. As reported by FightNetBoxing.com, Arce was treated overnight at a local hospital for an ear injury and it is not known how long he will stay there. In an earlier contest, lightwight Antonio Demarco retired Kid Diamond after nine rounds. Diamond had absorbed many punches and although the bout was close, a gash on Diamond's lip proved too dangerous to continue. Jr. middleweight prospect Vanes Martroysian stays undefeated with a clear cut decision over journeyman Billy Lyell. JLM
Boxing Trainer John Bray Establishes Non-Profit Charitable Organization January 15, 2009-In an effort to assist at-risk youth from the San Fernando Valley in obtaining both educational and athletic goals, John Bray has established the John Bray Boxing Foundation. John knows first hand how hard it is to grow up in a tough neighborhood where kids are not sure if they’re going to be successful or live long enough to see eighteen years old. John wants to reach the kids and let them know that success can be obtained through hard-work, discipline and giving grace to GOD. The John Bray Boxing Foundation was formed in 2008 in conjunction with the John Bray Boxing Club, a boxing gym in San Fernando, California . The John Bray Boxing Club was later closed; however, the amateur boxers wanted to continue being a part of the Club and subsequently had to train at other gyms. The John Bray Boxing Club had much success by transforming at-risk youth in the neighborhood into outstanding amateur fighters as well as disciplined young adults and children. John’s ultimate goal is to re-open the John Bray Boxing Club and provide children and teens from the Valley, a youth center equipped with a computer lab and boxing gym in order for them to achieve their goals. Bray is aware that it will not be easy, but he is however, up for the challenge and just wants to give back to the community. After suffering a near fatal stroke in 2001, John vowed that once he healed and got on his feet, he was going to ensure that kids had a place to go so they didn’t have to deal with the pressures of gangs, drugs and other influences that will ultimately lead to prison and/or death. The Foundation will now sponsor the annual events of the John Bray Boxing Club and accomplish its mission by providing educational programs at the youth center including scholarships for well deserving students and amateur boxers. The Foundation will also sponsor the John Bray Boxing Club’s amateur boxers and associated equipment within the gym. The activities sponsored by the John Bray Boxing Foundation will be funded from various fundraisers, donations and boxing events. If you would like to help with John’s effort and/or for more information on the John Bray Boxing Foundation please access www.johnbrayboxingfoundation.org or contact Jerry Gonzalez at 559-643-9313 or jerrygonzalez@csufresno.edu
Nagy Aguilera’s coming out party: “Holiday Hits” Thursday at Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan
NEW YORK (December 2, 2008) – Unbeaten heavyweight prospect Nagy “Dominican Dynamite” Aguilera has scheduled a coming out party Thursday night (December 4), headlining his first show in the 8-round main event on the third annual “Holiday Hits” card, at the famed Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan.
Aguilera (10-0, 6 KOs), fighting out of Newburgh (NY), takes on 7-foot Marcellus “More Than A Conqueror” Brown (25-17-1, 21 KOs), who has been a sparring partner the past two months for former world heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman, in the featured fight on the 12-bout card “Holiday Hits” show, promoted by Bob Duffy’s Ring Promotions.
“I have enough fighters to start a Christmas choir,” promoter Duffy joked. “We’re giving boxing fans in New York City an early present with the equivalent of two shows for the price of one. This is Nagy’s show; his time to shine. He’s being showcased along with some of the most talented, young fighters in New York.”
Aguilera, born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Puerto Rico, was the top rated amateur in both countries before resettling in Newburgh, New York. He is a 2-time New York Golden Gloves champion, as well as a former U19 tournament winner.
“This fight means a lot to me because I’ll be fighting in the main event in only my 11th pro fight,” Aguilera said. “New York being my home makes it even better. I’ve never fought anybody as big as him (Brown), but size means nothing. I hope he’s coming to fight because I’m going to knock him out. It’s going to be a great show.”
Brown has been in against former world champions Lamon Brewster, Tommy Morrison and Trevor Berbick.
“To be a 10-0 fighter in the main event is a privilege,” Aguilera’s manager John Silverman commented. “We’re not taking Brown lightly. He has 25 wins with 17 knockouts, stands 7-feet and weighs around 280 pounds. We’re delighted Nagy is getting this opportunity. In the heavyweight division, we see Nagy as an up-and-comer, a young star ready to take it to the next level.”
New York City southpaws Jaffa “African Assassin” Ballogou and Daniel Judah square-off in a crossroads fight in the 12-round co-feature for the IBF International light heavyweight title. IBF Continental Africa cruiserweight champion Ballogou (46-6-1, 40 KOs), born in Togo and living in Manhattan, battles Bronx native Judah (22-3-3, 10 KOs) for Big Apple 175-pound bragging rights., in the 12-round co-feature. Ballogou, 40, also is the former WBC Latin America and WBA
Bronx lightweight Jorge “The Truth” Teron (22-0-1, 15 KOs), reigning NABF title-holder, faces Aldo “El Pato” Valtierra (24-10, 13 KOs) in a 10-round, non-title Special Attraction. Teron, trained by former Olympic gold medalist and world champion, Mark Breland, is rated No. 4 by the WBO, as well as No. 14 by the WBA and No. 19 by the WBC, while Mexican warrior Valtierra is a former WBA Fedecentro and WBC FECARBOX Central American super featherweight title-holder.
Popular middleweight George “Blaze” Walton (18-3, 12 KOs), of Harlem, meets Clarence “Sonny Bono” Taylor (13-18-3, 6 KOs) in a 6-rounder. Dublin super featherweight Eddie “Pride of Tallaght” Hyland (10-1, 3 KOs), making his much anticipated New York City debut, fights Gustavo Dailey (2-3) in another 6-round bout.
Also on the undercard in separate 4-round bouts is highly-touted Brooklyn light heavyweight Will Rosinsky (2-0, 2 KOs), three-time National Golden Gloves champion vs. Amador Acevedo (2-4, 2KOs), Queens, Lou DiBella-promoted NYC heavyweight Tor Hamer (1-0, 1 KOs) vs. Royal Bryant (1-1-1, 0 KOs), Brooklyn welterweight Luis “El Mero Mero” Ruiz (3-0, 1 KO) vs. Ken Durham (4-26-1, 2 KOs), Queens light middleweight (by way of Cyprus) Lambrose “Lionheart” Karaolides (1-0, 1 KO) vs. James Justice (0-1), New York City light welterweight Christian Martinez makes his pro debut against Rochester’s Murray Cunningham (1-0, 0 KOs), pro debuting Bronx super flyweight Emmanuel Gonzalez vs. Jean Ramos (0-2), Brooklyn light middleweight (by way of France) Roman Oliveri vs. Eluid Torres (0-0-1). All fights and fighters are subject to change.
Tickets, priced at $150.00 (Golden Ringside), $100.00 (Ringside) and $50.00 (General Admission), are on sale and available to purchase at the Roseland Ballroom, going to www.ringpromotions.com or calling 516.313.2304. Doors open at 6:00 PM, first bout at 6:30 PM.
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Jimmy Lange Wins Comeback Victory Impressively over Grover Wiley at Patriot Center; “Tattoo” Tom Mitchell Loses Bout, But Earns Respect in Fight for Cancer; Promotion to Donate $6,000 to Growing Hope Organization FAIRFAX, VA (November 2, 2008) - In the fight of the night, popular Virginia middleweight contender Jimmy Lange (29-3-2, 20 KOs) scored an impressive, unanimous victory over Grover Wiley (30-12-1, 14 KOs) at the Patriot Center Saturday night in his first action since May 2007. A confident Lange displayed a strong jab and landed effective body shots throughout the ten-round battle, including a fourth-round knock down, to defeat the Midwest veteran who displayed toughness and a no-quit attitude. Looking fully-recovered from a rotator cuff injury suffered during the first round of his WBC Continental America’s championship title bout held 17 months ago, Lange showed little ring ‘rust’ and provided his loyal and spirited hometown fans their money’s worth with the strong performance. Even though he was penalized two points for holding, George Rivera (9-3, 3 KOs) avenged an earlier loss to the previously undefeated Jessie Nicklow (19-1-1, 7 KOs) by scoring a unanimous decision in the event’s co-feature. Rivera deftly boxed throughout the eight-round contest, avoiding the constantly-charging Nicklow and landing the more effective jabs. Despite losing his professional debut to Yieta Johnson (1-2, 1 KO) via second-round TKO, “Tattoo” Tom Mitchell (0-1) earned the respect and admiration of the crowd for his gutsy performance and heartwarming story of fighting to raise awareness of childhood cancer. Mitchell entered the ring led by his 18-year old daughter, Shayla, who was diagnosed with cancer last summer, to thunderous applause. Later she joined her Dad and promoter Jackie Kallen in announcing that $6,000 was raised from the evening which would be donated to Growing Hope, a local non-profit organization that provides outreach and family support programs for children battling cancer. Mitchell donated his purse, while the promotion agreed to donate one-third all of the revenue generated from Mitchell’s personal ticket sales to the cause. In the evening’s other bouts, Jimmy LeBlanc (12-15-4, 3 KOs) KO’d Luther Smith (22-8-2, 12 KOs) in the first round, Tracy Brewer (3-0, 1 KOs) defeated Calvin Aughty (0-3) in a competitive, four-round slugfest, and Curtis Smith (9-4, 4 KOs) outpointed Carlos Cisneros (9-16-1, 6 KOs) for a win. Official Results Lange UD Wiley (100-89, 99-90, 98-91) – 10 Rounds, Jr. Middleweight Rivera UD Nicklow (76-74, 77-72, 77-73) – 8 Rounds, Jr. Middleweight C. Smith UD Cisneros (59-55, 59-55, 58-56) * 8 Rounds, Jr. Welterweight Johnson TKO2 Mitchell (1:46), 4-RD Featherweight LeBlanc KO1 L. Smith (1:46), 6 Rounds, Middleweight Brewers UD Aughtry (40-35, 40-35, 40-35), Super Middleweight * Bout stopped in six-round (went to scorecards) as a result of an accidental head-butt causing a cut on Cisneros Attendance: 5,817 Familiar Faces in the Crowd: Notable boxers attending the event included current and former world champions as well as top Beltway area prospects: Paul “The Punisher” Williams, Eric “Mighty Mouse” Aiken, Demarcus “Chop Chop” Corley (Johnson’s trainer), Thomas Snow, Bayan “The Mongolian Mongoose” Jargal, Fontaine Cabell (working with Lange), Perry Ballard, Juan Carlos Robles, Andrew “Doo Man” Farmer, Kay Koroma and Tony Jeter. Also seen were former Redskins linebacker Ken Harvey, Redskins broadcaster Larry Michael and JP Flaim of WJFK’s “The Junkies.”
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BOXER VS. BULL . . . who will win?
CRISTIAN MIJARES AND VIC DARCHINYAN PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
MONDAY, OCT. 13, 2008
El Paseo Inn Restaurant, Los Angeles
History will be made on Saturday, Nov. 1, when World Boxing Association (WBA) and World Boxing Council (WBC) super flyweight world champion Cristian Mijares climbs into the ring to face International Boxing Federation (IBF) world champion Vic “Raging Bull” Darchinyan at the The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. Mijares and Darchinyan are fighting in the very first 115-pound World Championship Unification.
The historic showdown is being co-promoted by DiBella Entertainment, KO Entertainment and Gary Shaw Productions and will air live on SHOWTIME beginning at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast) with a 12-round super middleweight (168 pounds) special attraction – Andre Dirrell vs. Victor Oganov.
Tickets are on sale and are priced starting at $25 to $250 for ringside. Tickets may be purchased at The Home Depot Center Box Office, open 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and at all Ticketmaster retail ticket locations, as well as www.Ticketmaster.com and Ticketmaster-Charge-by-Phone, by calling 213-480-3232.
CRISTIAN MIJARES
“Darchinyan is talking too much because he’s scared of me. Jorge Arce talked a lot of trash too and I shut him up. I’ll do the same with Darchinyan.
“Everyone knows I’m the smarter fighter. I learn new things all the time. From what I’ve seen, Darchinyan doesn’t grow from fight to fight. What you see is what you get. He’s predictable.
“Some people are saying that this fight could turn into an epic series like the Vazquez-Marquez trilogy. Those fights were extremely close. I don’t see my fight with Darchinyan being close. I expect to win by a comfortable margin.
“Darchinyan is a champion and you have to respect him for that, but he is vulnerable. Nonito Donaire proved that by knocking him out. Darchinyan says he learned from that fight, but he looks like the same fighter to me.
“Both of us are confident of victory. I think Darchinyan is overconfident. They say they’re going to knock me out. That’s not going to happen. I’m too fast, too slick and too smart for that.
“Fighting in Los Angeles is going to be great for me. I love the L.A. area and I have a big following here. Darchinyan has a nice following too with the Armenian population. I’m sure we’ll have a diverse crowd at The Home Depot Center.”
VIC DARCHINYAN
“I didn’t have to take this fight but I’m so glad I did. I will knock him out, there’s no question about it. I will come not just to win. I will knock him out.”
On fighting in front of a pro-Mexican crowd. “It doesn’t matter where I fight him. I’ll fight him anywhere. I’ll fight him in Mexico. Los Angeles has a big Armenian community and I will have tons of support. After the first round the Mexican crowd will be silent. There will be nothing for them to cheer about. I don’t mind coming in being the bad guy. I know most of the fans will be against me but at the end of the night they will be on my side.
“They said Mijares is pound-for-pound the best fighter out there, but after I get finished with him we’ll see what number he is. I’m going to give a lesson to the little boy.
On his style: “I want to show on Nov. 1 my power. I’m a smart fighter but I will knock him out with my power. I know his weaknesses and they will be exposed.
“After I knock him out I don’t want to hear any excuses that he’s still better than me. When I beat him it’s not going to be because he’s no good but because I’m so much better.”
  Mijares and Darchinyan both said they would come out victorious on Saturday, Nov. 1.
YA YA BELT YANKED, SAYS CHANCE Sept 29, 2008 IBA President Dean Chance has officially striped Franklin Ya Ya Lawrence of Indianapolis, Indian of his Heavyweight Continental Championship Belt. Franklin Ya Ya Lawrence refused to defend his first Title Defense with Crown Boxing Inc. of Las Vegas, Nevada in the time allotted by the IBA. IBA President Dean Chance has given Crown Boxing Inc. of Las Vegas, Nevada the right to promote the Heavyweight Continental Championship for the new Champion which will be announced shortly by Crown Boxing Inc.
WBC Welterweight Champion Andre
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Berto’s 17th knockout in
his last 18 fights, and adds a
second belt to his NABF title.
Manfredo returns vs. McCrary “August Annihilation” August 22 at Twin River Events Center, RI PROVIDENCE (July 30, 2008) – Two of The Contender reality television series most popular fighters, “The Pride of Providence” Peter Manfredo, Jr. (Season One finalist) and Donny “The Savage” McCrary (Season Three participant), battle for the NABF Interim super middleweight title in the 12-round main event, headlining “August Annihilator” on Friday night, August 22 at Twin River Events Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island. “August Annihilator,” part of the “Budweiser Night at the Fights” series, is promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), in association with Twin River, Budweiser, The Tournament of Contenders, and CN8, The Comcast Network. The show will be taped live and air Saturday, August 23 at 7:30 PM/ET on CN8, The Comcast Network as well as Cox Sports Television. “We put our fighters in with real fighters,” promoter Jimmy Burchfield said. “This is what boxing’s supposed to be all about. People don’t want to know the winners before the fights. Peter Manfredo, Jr. and these other guys are like fighters from old warrior days when they’d fight anybody.” Manfredo (30-5, 15 KOs), rated No. 18 by the WBC, will be fighting at home against Missourian invader McCrady (24-7-2, 13 KOs). Former USNBC and IBF Intercontinental super middleweight champion Joey “KO Kid” Spina (22-1-1, 15 KOs), also fighting out of Providence, takes on former IBC Americas heavyweight title-holder Jim “Steel Chin” Strohl (27-6, 21 KOs) in a six-round bout. In a pair of six-round super middleweight matches, Rhode Island super middleweight Angel Camacho, Jr. (10-0, 4 KOs) puts his unbeaten record on the line against Brooklyn’s Ariel Espinal (6-3-2, 2 KOs), while Providence favorite Richard “Bobo The Bull” Starnino (9-4-1, 2 KOs) faces Lowell (MA) slugger “Irish” Joey McCreedy (8-2, 5 KOs). Also on the undercard card is undefeated middleweight prospect Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez (7-0, 5 KOs), former two-time U.S. national amateur champion out of Worcester (MA), who meets Marcus “Team Savior” Upshaw (8-2, 3 KOs) in a six-round bout. Providence junior welterweight Jesus Caro (1-0, 1 KO) squares off against Larry Foster (0-3) in a four rounder. Fighting opponents to be determined are the two newest members of Team CES, former world title challenger, featherweight Sandy “Lil’ Tyson” Tsagouris (7-1, 3 KOs), and Providence junior lightweight Omar Pena in his pro debut. All bouts and fighters are subject to change. Tickets for “August Annihilator” are priced at $40.00, $50.00, (Bronze), $75.00 (Silver), $100.00 (Gold) and limited $150.00 (Jimmy’s Platinum Club) and are available to purchase by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254), going on line at www.cesboxing.com or www.twinriver.com, at the Twin River Event Center (100 Twin River Road, Lincoln, RI), at the Players Club booth at Twin River, or any TicketMaster location. Tickets are also on sale at Manfredo’s Gym in Pawtucket (RI), 401 Gym in Cranston (RI), Rivera Brother’s in Lynn (MA), Balletto’s Gym in providence, Big Six Academy in Providence, and Larry Army (508.407.5152). Contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) or Twin River Events Center (877.82.RIVER/ www.twinriver.com) for more information. Doors open at 6 PM/ET, first bout at 7 PM/ET. (Twin River has waived its 18+ rule for “August Annihilator.” Anybody under the age of 18 must be accompanied at all times by an adult and they must enter through the West entrance.) Press Conference Quotes Peter Manfredo, Jr.: “This is just another stepping stone. McCrary is a tough kid. He was one of my sparring partners when I was getting ready for Jeff Lacy. He’s tough but he doesn’t have the heart, skill and determination to be a world champion like me. I’m not looking past him, but he isn’t going to beat me August 22nd. Not on his best day or my worst. Everything happens for a reason, no excuses for my fight with Calzaghe. I had no control because the ref didn’t give me a shot to fight. After that I didn’t take fighting serious and it showed in the Lacy fight. I had him in the first three rounds and just blew it. I used to fight for money but now I’m fighting because I love it.”
Joey Spina: “I’m fighting a tough guy from Las Vegas who I’ve fought (sparred). He’s big, strong and has 21 knockouts as a heavyweight. I’m back to super middleweight. My last few fights I was heavier. I wasn’t serious but this fight I’m going to be the best I’ve ever been. Come August 22nd I will knockout this guy out; I guarantee. I’m No. 13 in the world (WBO) right now. This guy is going to stand in front of me and I’m going to do what I do…..knock him out!” Angel Camacho, Jr.: “I’m very excited to be on this card with Peter, Joey and Bobo. I grew up watching them train and aspired to be like them. I train with my friend, Omar.” “Bobo” Starnino: “August 22nd I’m going to fight like it’s for my life. I’m a gladiator who gives it all I got. He has the fight of his life. I get stronger as the fight goes on. I can’t wait.” Joey McCreedy: “It’s a great card with Peter and Joey (on top). Bobo is an Italian, I’m Irish. Everyone knows what happened when they fight – toe-to-toe all the way. I hope you’re in shape, Bobo, because it’s going to be war. I do respect you. I’ll be punching from the first round until the end.” Edwin Rodriguez: “I’m very excited to be on this card. I cant’ wait to be in the ring to put on the pain. There are a lot of middleweights in New England who are unbeaten that I’m better then. Like Angel Camacho. Maybe Jimmy can put that fight together.” Jesus Caro: “Peter Manfredo, Sr. has been training me real good. I’m going to show everybody at the show what we’ve been doing. We’re going little by little and will work to go up in the ratings.” Omar Pena: “Everyone in the street has been asking me when I’m going to make my pro debut. It’s finally going to happen August 22nd. I’ll definitely put on a good show.” -CES-
HOLT, TORRES READY FOR REMATCH Saturday July 5th in Las Vegas Trufan July 3, 2008 Kendal Holt has waited almost a year to get the rematch with Ricardo Torres, a match that ended in controversy. For Holt, it gives him a chance to avenge defeat and showcase his talent on national TV.
PHOTO, below. Kendall Holt
stretches during Wednesday's
media workout in Las Vegas. In
an eagerly awaited
12-round rematch of a hotly
disputed fight 10 months ago,
Holt will challenge defending
champion Ricardo Torres for the
WBO junior welterweight title
Saturday in the main event of
ShoBox: The New Generation
on SHOWTIME (11 p.m. ET/PT,
delayed on the west coast).
Torres is ready to fight. Ricardo Torres looks to impress upon American audience this Saturday and prove that his win over Holt was no fluke.
Unbeaten, world-ranked Lamont
Peterson hits the mitts before
posing with Rogelio
Castaneda Wednesday. The boxers
will clash in Saturday's
ShoBox 10-round co-feature.
The fight card is promoted by
Bob Arum's Top Rank, Inc.
All bets are off -- for now, but there will be much at stake when Torres (left) and Holt get down for real Saturday at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on SHOWTIME.
Abraham shocks Miranda; King Arthur stops Pantera by 4th round TKO
By: Phil Santos
– Overhandright.com
These are the
type of match ups that have fight
fans marking their calendars. It’s
not every week that your treated to
two brutally big punchers, with
exciting styles, meeting for a
second time to settle a score.
Their first
meeting had all the drama,
conspiracy and heavy hitting that
you can squeeze into a middleweight
fight. The result was a decision
win for Arthur Abraham.
The drama came
in round 4 when Miranda crashed home
an uppercut that broke Abraham’s
jaw. Despite the doctor saying he
couldn’t continue and the referee
declaring that Abraham could not
fight on…..he did.
The conspiracy
or home town decision angle is what
many observers believed played into
Abraham’s victory. Miranda was
penalized 5 points for head butts
and low blows, which appeared
excessive to this observer. The
penalties along with some
questionable scoring left the door
open for speculation despite having
been terrific, competitive fight.
Finally the
rematch would settle all of our
unanswered questions. If you route
for Edison Miranda then he was
robbed in Germany and this fight
would go a long way in erasing that
bitter defeat. If you back Arthur
Abraham then Miranda is a pug who
deserved every point deduction and
couldn’t finish Abraham off with a
broken jaw.
In tonight’s
main event, 6-21-08, on Showtime
Arthur Abraham made his American
debut a memorable one. King Arthur
dropped Miranda three times in the 4th
round before the fight was called to
a halt.
Both fighters
exchanged hard shots throughout the
first three rounds. Miranda
steadily moved in on Abraham
stalking and initiating the action.
Abraham was content to cover up and
pick his spots to land effective
counters.
The punch that
changed the fight came early in
round 4 when Abraham scored a
counter left hook that sent crashing
to the canvas. Miranda beat the
count but with over two minutes
remaining couldn’t withstand
Abraham’s assault. Abraham
continued banging counter lefts
flooring Miranda twice more before
it was finally stopped.
Abraham did in
4 rounds what took Middleweight
champ Kelly Pavlik 7 and he now owns
two victories over a tough fighter
in Edison Miranda. A meeting
between Pavlik and Abraham now seem
inevitable. They are the best two
Middleweights in the world,
regardless of what Felix Sturm
thinks, they are both undefeated and
a fight between the two would be a
unification bout and determine the
true Middleweight boss.
For Edison
Miranda the future now holds many
questions. Can he become a viable
title contender at 168? Is his once
rock solid chin now becoming a
question mark? Can Miranda continue
to land fights on HBO and Showtime
or has this devastating loss lead
him back to headlining ESPN cards?
One question
that was answered emphatically was
the Showtime poll question that
asked:
Should Miranda
and Abraham fight again if Miranda
wins the fight? The results 70%
said yes leaving 30%, which must
have been drunk, opting to vote no.
Actually if you think about it that
question never needed asking.
PS
Unbeaten heavyweight prospect
Tony “TNT” Grano in toughest test vs. Leroy Childs
NABF Top
Prospect Remillard vs. Magallon
headlines June 13th card in Hartford
HARTFORD (June 5, 2008)
– Unbeaten Hartford heavyweight
prospect Tony “TNT’ Grano, one of New
England’s most popular fighters, steps
up in class June 13th when he takes on
Missouri knockout artist Leroy Childs
in the 8-round co-feature on
“Connecticut Conquest” at the
Connecticut Convention Center in
Hartford.
NABF Top Prospect of
the Year, WBC World Youth
featherweight champion Matt “Sharp
Shooter” Remillard (11-0, 7 KOs),
fighting out of nearby Manchester,
headlines in his first title defense
versus Mexican challenger Jose
Magallon in the 10-round main event.
“Connecticut Conquest,”
promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic
Entertainment and Sports, Inc., (CES)
will be taped live and air Saturday,
June 14 at 8 PM/ET on CN8,The Comcast
Network, as well as Friday, June 20 at
8 PM/ET on Cox Sports Television.
Grano (13-0-1, 11 KOs),
2005 U.S. Nationals champion, faces
his toughest test in Childs (13-1, 12
KOs), who has stopped 12 of his 13
career victims.
“Childs can really hurt
people,” CES president Jimmy
Burchfield noted. “This will be Tony’s
toughest fight of his career and you
have to give him and his team a lot of
credit for accepting the challenge to
fight Childs. Team Grano wants to make
an impact in the heavyweight division,
starting with his June 13th fight
against Childs. What better way to do
it than fighting a very tough opponent
at home in front of his family,
friends and fans? I know they can’t
help him in the ring, but Tony will
take care of that himself.”
Hartford’s popular
boxer Israel “Pito” Cardona injured
his elbow, forcing him to withdraw
from his scheduled June 13th fight
against Jason Pires, but former world
title challenger Cardona will be
inducted into the CES Ring of Honor
during a special ceremony. Former USBA
super bantamweight title-holder Pires
(20-3, 9 KOs), now a fulltime New
Bedford (MA) police officer, returns
to the ring in a 6-round junior
welterweight bout after a five-year
absence.
The newest member of
the CES stable, former world
middleweight title challenger Kingsley
“Sharp Knuckle” Ikeke (23-3, 13 KOs),
makes his CES debut in a six-round
super middleweight clash. Ikeke is a
former NABF, NABO, NBA and WBC
FECARBOX middleweight champion.
Others fighting on the
undercard include Hartford favorite
and prison guard, junior welterweight
Addy Irizarry (4-2, 2 KOs), coming off
a very close loss by decision in
Germany, undefeated, top super
middleweight prospect Brian Macy (3-0,
1 KO), of Ledyard (CT), the 2000
National PAL amateur champion and
University of Connecticut graduate vs.
Adrian Redmond (3-5-1, 3 KOs).
Tickets are on sale
now. The $150.00, $100.00 and $55.00
tickets have been sold out. Limited
$35.00 (VIP Bronze) and $80.00 (VIP
Gold) tickets are still available. To
purchase tickets go to or call CES
(401.724.2253/2254), Connecticut
Convention Center (860.249.000),
Manchester PAL (860.645.6261), Willy’s
Gym (860.614.2281), Connecticut
Restorations (860.528.6800),
Strikezone Gym (860.444.2845), L.A.
Boxing Gym (860.221.5987) and 401
Boxing (401.261.9800).
For more information
call CES (401.724.2253/2254), the
Connecticut Convention Center
(860.249.6000), or go on line at
www.cesboxing.com.
Doors open at 6 PM/ET, first bout 7
PM/ET.
-CES-
Remillard enjoys home cookin’
Friday the 13th at the Connecticut Convention Center
HARTFORD (May 29, 2008)
-- WBC World Youth featherweight
champion Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard
makes his first title defense on June
13, practically in his backyard at the
Connecticut Convention Center in
Hartford, against Mexican challenger
Jose Magallon in the 10-round main event
headlining “Connecticut Conquest.”
“Connecticut Conquest,”
promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic
Entertainment and Sports, Inc., will be
taped live and air Wednesday, June 11 at
8 PM/ET on CN8,The Comcast Network, as
well as Friday, June 20 at 8 PM/ET on
Cox Sports Television.
“Every place we go claims
to be the boxing capital of the past,”
promoter Jimmy Burchfield remarked.
“We’re giving each city a chance to show
that it is the boxing capital of the
future, starting with Hartford,
Connecticut. The Connecticut Convention
Center is doing everything possible in
partnership with CES to bring world
class boxing back to Hartford.”
Remillard (13-0, 7 KOs),
fighting out of nearby Manchester, won
the WBC World Youth crown last January
via an impressive 10-round decision
against Manuel Perez (11-3), after Matt
was sidelined for nearly 16-months due
to a wrist injury that twice required
surgery.
“It feels great to be fighting at home,” Remillard said. “Most fighters don’t get an opportunity to fight in their hometown and I’m privileged to have my first title defense at home. It makes me work even harder in the gym, knowing I’ll be fighting in front of my family and friends. There’s pressure in every fight, especially when you’re unbeaten. I guess it depends on how you deal with pressure. It’s either a negative or positive and I feel that it’s a positive. Nobody can help a fighter in the ring, but there is a hometown advantage hearing your fans root for you. I hope all my fans will be there June 13th.
“I’m not feeling any pain
in my hand. I don’t hold back. If I land
a punch and it hurts a little I’ll just
shake it off and keep going. My hand
feels better with the nicer weather. I’d
never broken a bone before, but cold and
rain bothers the bone. I know my
opponent is a tough Mexican fighting out
of Las Vegas. He comes to fight and
loves to bang. He won’t take a step
backwards, like me, and that’s going to
make for a great fight.”
Remillard, despite losing
16-months because of his injury, still
believes he’s being moved at the right
pace. “I’m only 21 and turn 22 the day
of the weigh in,” he noted. “I’m already
13-0, so I don’t worry about how fast
I’m being moved. I’m in the right place
at the right time.”
Undefeated Connecticut
heavyweight Tony “TNT” Grano (13-0-1, 11
KOs), 2005 U.S. Nationals champion and
arguably the most popular fighter in New
England, faces an opponent to be
determined in the 8-round co-feature.
New Bedford (MA) police
officer Jason Pires (20-3, 9 KOs),
former USBA super bantamweight
title-holder, returns to the ring after
a five-year absence, in which, he
graduated from college (UMass/Dartmouth)
and became a New Bedford police officer.
He’s in a special 6-round junior
welterweight bout vs. TBA.
Others scheduled to fight
June 13 include Hartford favorite,
junior welterweight and prison guard
Addy Irizarry (4-2, 2 KOs), coming off a
very close loss by decision in Germany,
vs. Janae Archuleta (5-14-1, 2 KOs);
undefeated, top super middleweight
prospect Brian Macy (3-0, 1 KO), of
Ledyard (CT), the 2000 National PAL
amateur champion and University of
Connecticut graduate vs. Roger Locklear
(0-2); Hartford super middleweight Tylon
Burris (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Richmond “The
White Tornado” Dalphone (0-3-2)..
Tickets are on sale and
priced at $35.00 (VIP Bronze), $55.00
(VIP Silver), $80.00 (VIP Gold), $100.00
(Diamond) and $150.00 (Jimmy’s Platinum
Club VIP). To purchase tickets go to or
call CES (401.724.2253/2254),
Connecticut Convention Center
(860.249.000), Manchester PAL
(860.645.6261), Willy’s Gym
(860.614.2281), Connecticut Restorations
(860.528.6800), Strikezone Gym
(860.444.2845), L.A. Boxing Gym
(860.221.5987) and 401 Boxing
(401.261.9800).
For more information call
CES (401.724.2253/2254), the Connecticut
Convention Center (860.249.6000), or go
on line at
www.cesboxing.com.
Doors open at 6 PM/ET, first bout 7
PM/ET.
-CES-
Malignaggi’s hand fractured
Hatton fight not in jeopardy
BOSTON (May 27, 2008) –
IBF junior welterweight champion Paulie
“The Magic Man” Malignaggi (25-1, 5 KOs)
was examined today by his hand
specialist, Dr. Steven Margles, at the
Lahey Hospital in Burlington,
Massachusetts. Dr. Margles confirmed
that Malignaggi fractured his right hand
during his win by 12-round decision
against Lovemore N’dou last Saturday in
Manchester, England.
Malignaggi will stay in
the Boston area with Dr. Margles to
pursue appropriate treatment. “I spoke
with Dr. Margles after he examined
Paulie and the prognosis is good,”
Malignaggi’s promoter Lou DiBella said.
“This should not affect Paulie’s big
fight this fall against Ricky Hatton in
any way.”
-PM-
DUVA BOXING AND K2 PROMOTIONS REACH AGREEMENT FOR WBC WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION SAMUEL PETER TO DEFEND TITLE VS. VITALI KLITSCHKO THIS FALL, AVOIDING PURSE BID
New York, May 9—Dino Duva, president of Duva Boxing and promoter of World Boxing Council Heavyweight Champion Samuel Peter, announced today that an agreement has been reached with K2 Promotions for the “Nigerian Nightmare’ to defend his title against former champion Vitali Klitschko, thus avoiding a purse bid.
The two sides reached accord at meetings in Mexico City yesterday, and the WBC world title clash will take place sometime this fall, with date, site and television to be deterimined in the near future.
“The deal was made at the 11th hour, and we are delighted,” said Duva. “Instead of going to the WBC offices for a purse bid and uncertain future, we instead were able to reach the agreement and announce it in front of the wonderful Mexican media and fans.
“We’re ecstatic,” added Duva. “It’s the best possible deal for all concerned – the fighters, promoters, and most importantly the fans.”
The WBC Heavyweight title tilt will be a co-promotion between Duva Boxing and K2 Promotions, with Duva serving as lead promoter.
“It was a long and complicated negotiation,” said Duva. “I want to sincerely thank all of the key parties – my partner Don King, Sam’s manager Ivaylo Gotzev, Vitali Klitschko, his advisor Shelly Finkel and promoter Tom Loeffler
"Last but not least, I must thank WBC President Jose Sulaiman, who, along with his son Mauricio, was determined to get all parties to the table and make a deal for this great fight,” wrapped up Duva. “Without their support and understanding, this never would have happened.
As part of the agreement, Peter is free to fight in an interim bout by July, which is being worked on feverishly, according to Duva. CIGAR
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