BROOKLYN, NY--Gabriel Bracero remained perfect as he thrilled a partisan crowd by overwhelming Danie Van Staden at 1:08 of round three in a scheduled eight round Jr. Welterweight bout that headlined a six bout card at the Aviator Sports Complex

It did int start out well for Van Staden as he was cut early in round one from a headbutt.

Bracero rocked Van Staden in round two from a right that was followed by a q quick flurry. Bracero landed a huge left that had Van Staden holding on. Bracero landed another big left to the head that sent Van Staden down just before the end of round two.

Van Staden was in deep trouble to start the third round and Bracero jumped on him by landing a flurry on the ropes that focused on the body before a perfect left sent Van Staden down and out. Van Staden was down for several minutes but left the ring on his own power.

Bracero, 141 lbs of Brooklyn is now 17-0 with three knockouts. Van Staden, 140 lbs of Key West, FL is now 8-7.

“It was so hard, I didn’t really feel it in my hands,” Bracero said of the winning shot. “I knew I had him.”

For Bracero, it was the second straight time he has ended a fight in dominating fashion. In June, he finished Guillermo Valdes in one round in a similarly devastating style.

“The only knock anybody had on ‘Tito’ was that he couldn’t punch,” said Lou DiBella, promoter of Bracero and Broadway Boxing. “Well guess what? Now he has added power to his fan friendly style of fighting. What is the knock now? He is becoming a complete fighter.”

Melissa McMorrow made it two straight against some of New York’s top females as she successfully defended her New York State Flyweight title as she evened up the score with Keisher McLoed-Wells via split decision in an eight round bout.

McMorrow showed the same determination she showed in her title winning effort when he she defeated Eileen Olszewski a month ago in Queens.

McMorrow bobbed and weaved her way inside very effectively through and under jabs and right hands of McLoed-Wells. In the middle rounds McLoed-Wells landed a few nicely timed uppercuts while McMorrow tried to get inside and even made McMorrow take a step backwards for the first time in the fight.

That didint last long as McMorrow had the fighting spirit and was undaunted by continuing to get inside and land combinations to any area that McLoed-Wells left unblocked.

It was a a crowd pleasing and close fight that saw McMorrow get the verdict by scores of 78-74 on two cards while McLoed-Wells took a card at 77-75.

McMorrow, 111 lbs of San Carlos, CA is now 6-2-3. McLoed-Wells, 109 lbs of New York is now 4-2.

Like Bracero, Seanie Monaghan brought a large cheering section and they didint cheer long by the were lous as their man needed just eighty-nine seconds to dispose of Brian Bernard in a scheduled six round Light Heavyweight bout.

Monaghan dropped Bernard with a hard right to the head early in the first round that sent Bernard on his back. Bernard was shaken up bad and referee Randy Neumann reached the count of ten at 1:29 of round one.

Monaghan, 175 lbs of Long Beach, NY is now 8-0 with five knockouts. Bernard, 175 lbs of St. Joseph, MO is now 10-9-2.

Jonathan Cepeda looked very good in taking out Rahman Yusubov at thirty-one seconds of round five in a scheduled six round Middleweight bout.

Cepeda landed countless power shots in the first round which foreshadowed what was to come throughout the contest.

In round two, Cepeda landed a hard left hook that sent Yusubov to the canvas. Yusubov made it back to his feet to continue to take some hard shots. Yusubov was also cut around his left eye in that round.

Yusubov showed tremendous courage and in between taking about fifteen shots, would land a few of his own and even cut Cepeda in round four around his left eye.

In round five, Cepeda landed a couple of four punch combinations with the latter being to a defensless Yusubov and the fight was stopped.

Cepeda, 158 lbs of West Palm Beach, FL is now 11-0 with ten knockouts. Yusubov, 156 lbs of Dallas, TX is now 10-3.

Joe Smith Jr. rebounded from his first career loss to take out Santos Martinez in round two of a scheduled four round Light Heavyweight bout.

The time of the stoppage was 2:40 for Smith Jr., 179 lbs of Mastic, NY and is now 7-1 with seven knockouts. Martinez, 179 lbs of Adrian, MI is now 2-2.

Travis Peterkin opened up the show by scoring a first round stoppage over Damion Reed in a schedule four round Light Heavyweight bout.

Peterkin, 175 lbs of Brooklyn dropped Reed three times before the fight was stopped at 1:50 and is now 3-0 with three knockouts. Reed, 172 1/4 lbs of Reidsville, NC is now 2-7-1

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Dante Jordan scored a second round stoppage over Adrian Tellez in round two of a scheduled twelve round Jr. Lightweight bout in Mexico.

Jordan dropped Tellez one in the first round from a hard combination. Tellez was clearly still shaken as he started the second and was dropped just seconds into the frame. Jordan finished the fight with a vicious upper the put Tellez down for a third and final time.

Jordan, 130 lbs of Mexico is now 18-1 with sixteen knockouts. Tellez, 130 lbs of Mexico is now 15-6-1.

Hector Morales scored an upset second round stoppage over Josue Veraza in a four round Featherweight bout.

Morales landed a big left that opened up a cut over the left eye of Veraza and the fight was stopped.

Morales, 125 lbs of Mexico is now 8-4-2. Veraza, 125 lbs of Mexico is now 12-2-1.

Jesus Faro scored a stoppage Mario Andrade after four rounds of a scheduled six round Jr. Flyweight bout.

Faro battered Andrade for the duration of the fourth frame and Andrade had taken enough for the night.

Faro, 108 lbs is now 6-5 with five knockouts. Andrade, 108 lbs is now 3-5-1.

Carlos Alberto Berraza and Salvador Juarez battled to a four round draw in a Light Flyweight bout.

Berraza, 108 lbs is 3-2-1. Juarez, 108 lbs is 1-1-1.

Beibut Shumenov defended his WBA Light Heavyweight championship with a ninth round stoppage over Danny Santiago at The South Point Hotel in Las Vegas.

Shumenov showed the faster hands and was more active throughout the bout. In round nine, the champion came out and landed twenty unanswered shots on Santiago and referee Tony Weeks stopped the bout at forty-six seconds of round nine.

Shumenov, 175 lbs of Las Vegas is now 12-1 with eight knockouts. Santiago, 173 lbs of Ocala, FL is now 31-5-1

I didn’t count the punches,” Shumenov said after the fight, “but I could have thrown more.”

“Fire& Fury” was promoted by KZ Event Productions (the Shumenov brothers –Beibut and Chingis – own and operate the Las Vegas-based KZ Event Productions) in association with Golden Boy Promotions, Don Chargin Productions, GuiltyBoxing and South Point Hotel Casino, and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate and AT&T.

Former world light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal watched the fight from ringside.“He said he wanted to fight me in Canada,” Shumenov said after speaking with Pascal in the ring. “I said he was from Canada, I’m from Kazakhstan, so let’sfight in Las Vegas where all champions dream of fighting. Pascal, Cloud, Dawson……I’m ready for anybody!”

“Shumenov is a great fighter,” Santiago remarked. “He has a good, sound technique. My eye swelled and got worse and I had trouble seeing the punches at the end. I thought I could have gone longer but, you live by the sword, you die by the sword.”

Lonnie Smith scored an impressive stoppage over Eduardo Arcos after round three of their scheduled six round Jr. Lightweight bout.

It was a very exciting bout while it lasted as Arcos landed some heavy bombs during some furious exchanges in round one. In round two, Smith gained control as he ripped some hard power shots that was showcased by some thumping uppercuts.

It was more of the same in round three, as Smith landed some hard shots and opened a cut on the left eyebrow of Arcos and the bout was stopped before round four could commence.

Smith, 130 lbs of Las Vegas is now 14-2-2 with ten knockouts. Arcos, 129 1/2 lbs of Tijuana, MX is now 16-5-1.

Joel Diaz Jr. dropped Esteban Nichol twice in round one en route to a stoppage in the opening frame of a scheduled four round Jr. Lightweight bout.

The time of the stoppage was 2:20 For Diaz Jr., 127 1/2 lbs of Palmdale, CA and is now 5-0 with four knockouts. Nichol, 127 1/2 lbs of North Denver, CO is now 3-2

Juan Suazo scored a six round unanimous decision over Ramon Montano in a Jr. Welterweight bout.

Scores were 60-54; 59-55 and 58-56 for Suazao, 137 1/2 lbs and is now 8-4-3. Montano 139 lbs is 17-10-2

Lamont Peterson secured a future date with IBF/WBA 140 lb champion by stopping Victor Cayo in round twelve of their IBFelimination bout at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas.

Peterson was very solid thoughout the fight as he dictated the fight at his geography by forcing Cayo to fight on the inside where he could effective with good body work. Cayo had some moments by landing some good long right hands.

In the final round, the fruits of Peterson’s labor came to fruition as a worn down Cayo could not withstand the infighting of Peterson and he was dropped after a flurry of punches. Cayo could not beat referee Kenny Bayless’ count and the fight was stopped at 2:46 of round twelve.

Peterson, 140 lbs of Washington, DC is now 29-1-1 with fifteen knockouts. Cayo, 139 1/2 lbs of the Dominican Republic is now 26-2.

Yordenis Desaigne scored a fifth round victory over former two-time world title challenger Edison Miranda after referee Vic Drachulich disqualified Miranda due to low blows.

Despaigne hurt Miranda with a big right at the end of round one. At the end of the second frame, Miranda was docked a point for the first time as he tapped Despaigne low for the first time. Just seconds into round three Miranda was docked for a second time for a low blows. Round four saw Despaigne landed a six punch combination to the head of Miranda as Miranda invited Despaigne to hit him as he kept his gloves at his side.

In round five, another of Miranda’s punches strayed low and Drachulich was quick to pull the plug on the fight just forty-five seconds into the round.

Badou Jack remained perfect by scoring a second round stoppage over Timothy Hall in a scheduled six round Super Middleweight bout.

Jack dropped Hall with a body shot early in round two. Jack finished Hall off with a flurry of punches that sent Hall down and referee Kenny Bayless stopped the bout at 1:31 of round two.

Jack, 170 lbs of Las Vegas is now 7-0 with six knockouts. Hall, 168 lbs of Athens, GA is now 6-12.

Despaigne, 176 lbs of Miami is now 9-1. Miranda, 174 lbs of Carolina, PR is now 34-6.

PHILADELPHIA– Undefeated Juan Rodriguez survived some tense moments to score a closer then the cards six round unanimous decision over Greg Hackett in a Welterweight bout that headlined a six bout card at The Asylum Arena in South Philadelphia.

It was a close and action filled bout from the opening bell as Hackett was effective with his right hand against the southpaw Rodriguez. Round two saw Rodriguez become more aggressive and start working the body of Hackett. The two fought at close quarters in round three with Hackett moving his hands more in tight while Rodriguez continued to work the flanks of Hackett.

The best action of the fight happened in round four as Hackett rocked Rodriguez with a big right that had Rodriguez staggering around the ring. Hackett did his best to try to capitalize and even end the fight but Rodriguez not only survived the round but got in a couple hard shots of his own.

Hackett started off round five by landing three more hard shots which included a good right and a a nice right on the ropes. Rodriguez went back to the body and two fighters thrilled the crowd with some furious exchanges.

Both guys went for it in the final round as Hackett tried to counter the oncoming Rodriguez. there wasn’t much to choose from with the possible exception of Rodriguez work rate against the gaudier punches of Hackett.

Rodriguez Jr., 147 lbs of Union City, New Jersey got the verdict by 60-54; 59-55 and 58-56 to remain perfect at 7-0. Hackett, 149 1/2 lbs of Philadelphia again fought much better then his record indicates and is now 2-9.

Much has been made about scoring after the recent Paul Williams – Erislandy Lara fight a few weeks back in Atlantic City and this fight, while not questioning the winner because Rodriguez fought well enough to win or at worst have a draw but Hackett clearly won one if not two rounds and to have a judge score the fight 60-54 for Rodriguez is a bit dubious. Rodriguez was clearly rocked and hurt in round four which should have been a no-brainer round for Hackett.

In the six round co-feature, Ardrick Butler scored a six round unanimous decision over William Wilson in a Welterweight bout.

Butler dropped Wilson with a right hand in round two. Earlier in the round, The product of Butler’s right hand produced blood from the nose of Wilson. Butler was very effective with the right hand as he used his length to land that shot and come behind it to set up his flurries.

Butler was in control into round six when Wilson, knowing he was behind, went for a big finish by stalking Butler and landed some good body shots.

Butler, 148 1/2 lbs of Philadelphia held on and won by scores of 59-54; 58-55; 58-55 to go to 7-4. Wilson, 148 lbs of North Carolina is now 8-8.

Jose Luis Roque scored a pedestrian four round unanimous decision over durable Taffo Asongwed in a Heavyweight bouts.

Scores were 40-36 on all cards for Roque, 263 lbs of Miami and is now 4-0. Asongwed, 233 lbs of Montreal is now 2-8-7.

In an entertaining Heavyweight bout scheduled for four rounds, John Lennox got tagged time and time again for the first four plus minutes of his bout with John Paulet but came back to stop Pauley at 2:10 of round two.

Pauley continuously landed thudding shots off the head of of Lennox and the feeling of an upset was in the air. Pauley dominated round one and was on his way to taking round two until Lennox landed a hard combination that sent Pauley to the canvas. Pauley got to his feet but stumbled around the fight was stopped with fifty seconds to go in the freame.

Lennnoz, 219 lbs of Carteret, NJ remains unblemished at 6-0. Pauley of Canin Creek, WV is now 5-5.

Georgiy Guralink scored a stoppage at the end of round one of his scheduled four round Heavyweight bout with Damian Richardson.

Guralink landed about fifteen hard body shots in close on Richardson and when the bell rang at the end of the stanza, Richardson seemed spent.

Richardson must have felt the effects of those shots as he could not answer the bell of round two.

Guralink, 225 lbs of Philadelphia is now 2-0. Richardson, 225 1/2 lbs of Washington, DC

The opening bout saw Josh Bowles fight through a cut over his right eye to score a shutout unanimous decision over Cyprian Khumalo in a Featherweight bout.

Bowles was cut early in round one as the two clashed heads. Bowles was effective by mixing up combinations and lead right hands.

Bowles, 126 lbs of Harrisburg, NJ won by 40-36 scores on all cards and is now 2-0. Khumalo, 127 lbs of Maryland is 0-2.

It was announced that Khumalo’s wife was in labor during the fight.

The show was promoted by KEA Boxing

KEA Boxing press conference from 7-26-11 for 7-29-11 Show at The Arena in Philadelphia that will feature Coy Evans plus Juan Rodriguez vs. Greg Hackett

PHILADELPHIA (July 25, 2011)—Boxing’s latest innovation, Cov Glove has signed IBF Cruiserweight champion, Steve “USS” Cunningham and number-one ranked Welterweight Mike Jones to endorse the product.

Cov Glove has all been certified by USA Boxing and the product was worn by all competitors in the just completed United States National Championship tournament

“I am ecstatic to have these two tremendous fighters as the first two guys who endorse the Cov Glove”, said Cov Glove founder David Price.

“Steve and Mike’s record’s speak for themselves and to have them represent the Cov Glove shows our commitment and I can’t think of two better fighters and men to be a part of our team”

“This is a great product and I feel that all commissions should approve it”, said Cunningham

“I been using it for a few years now and I have never had a problem with it and I love that I know that the action will never be stopped due to tape coming loose. I am happy to endorse Cov Glove and hopefully more fighters will see the value in wearing the product”

Cunningham, 24-2 with twelve knockouts is a two-time IBF Cruiserweight champion who is known for taking on anyone, anywhere at any time as evidenced by him fighting, winning and defending his world title all over the planet.

Jones is one of the hottest fighters in the world as he is perfect in his twenty-five bouts with nineteen knockouts. He has appeared on major Pay Per View shows and on HBO by beating Jesus Soto Karass. On June 25th he stopped Raul Munoz in two rounds in Philadelphia

“Since I was introduced to Cov Glove, I was a believer in it. It gives me the confidence that I know that my tape will never come loose. It’s definitely a product that all fighters should wear. Whenever I fight, the Cov Glove will be with me as it defiantly goes hand and glove”, said the undefeated Jones.

As pertaining to Cov Glove being USA Boxing certified, the founder believes that it is a prelude to being a worldwide product on all levels.

“I am very happy that we received the certification by USA Boxing. It’s an opportunity for the young men in the amateurs to get used to the Cov Glove and they will feel comfortable with the Cov Glove as they embark on their pro careers. I know that some of the decision makers in boxing will also be able to see the benefits of the Cov Glove. I think that success Cov Glove had at the Nationals shows that fighters should be able to wear it in major tournaments and world title bouts all over the world”

The Cov Glove is a leather sleeve that covers the tape around the wrist. The Cov Glove protects the fighter from having his tape come loose as well as protecting his opponent from Tape scraping against his head and eyes.

Orlando Salido defended the WBO Featherweight title with an eleventh round beatdown of Japanese challenger Kenichi Yamaguchi in Ciudad, Mexico.

Salido dropped Yamagucji from a combination in round three.

Yamaguchi was extremely game but he took a tremendous beating and the referee could have stopped the bout anytime after the sixth round as the visiting challenger took a lot of punishment from the opening bell.

Finally in round eleven, Salido landed a flurry of hard shots to the head that had the ref stop the bout at 2:50 of round 11.

Salido, 126 lbs of Ciudad, Mexico will now look for a fall rematch with Juan Manuel Lopez, who was ringside and Salido’s record now reads 37-11-2 with twenty-four knockouts. Yamaguchi, 125 1/2 lbs of Osaka, Japan is now 17-2-2

Enrique Bernache scored a fourth round stoppage over Alejandro Valdez in a scheduled ten round Super Bantamweight bout.

It was a fast paced bout until Bernache dropped Valdez with a vicious combination at the end of round four.

The time of the finish was 2:59 of round four for Bernache, 123 lbs of Guadalajara, MX and is now 18-2 with nine knockouts. Valdez, 123 lbs of Ciudad, MX is now 26-7-2.

Ruben Tamayo scored a second round stoppage over Jorge Cardenas in a scheduled four round Super Bantamweight bout.

The time was 2:24 of round two for Tamayo, 122 lbs of Ciudad, MX and is now 17-2-2 with thirteen knockouts. Cardenas, 122 lbs of Los Mochis, MX is now 16-13

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SPRINGFIELD, MO (July 23, 2011)—The main event fight hit the scale on Friday for tonight’s NABA and Interim NABO Cruiserweight title between world ranked BJ Flores and Nick Iannuzzi.

BJ Flores 199 – Nick Iannuzzi 195.2

The bout will be part of a hybrid boxing/MMA show that will originate from the O’Reilley Center in Springfield and will be streamed LIVE all over the world on www.gfl.tv beginning at 8pm eastern.

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” I’m ready to get back in the ring and put on a great performance for my fans. This is going to be an exciting and dangerous fight. Exactly the kind of fight I wanted to come back with. This fight is very important to me.”

“Boxing now a days is all about selling the tickets and fighting in places where people will come out and support. That is exactly what I have in Springfield MO. This fight should sell out and it seats close to 3,300 people. We have a deal in place now that will allow us to come back and fight here in Missouri every 4 months. This is very good for us coming from a career standpoint because there will no longer be long periods of inactivity.”

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NEW YORK / SPRINGFEILD, MO (July 20, 2011)—This Saturday night at The O’Riley Center in Springfield, Missouri, world ranked Cruiserweight B.J. Flores returns to his childhood home to take on Nick Iannuzzi in the ten round main event for the NABA title that will headline a Boxing/MMA card.

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Flores, who now resides in Las Vegas, was undefeated in his first twenty-five bouts as he went 24-0-1 with fifteen knockouts scored wins over the likes of Frank Walker (10-1-1); Pat Nwamu (12-1); Darnell Wilson (22-5-3); Jose Luis Herrera (16-5) and Epifanio Mendoza (29-7-1)

“Nick Ianuzzi is a tough opponent and I’m expecting a very tough fight! He proved to the world that he is a top contender in his fight with Kayode. This is exactly the type of challenge I want!” Said Flores

” I am very ready and extremely excited about the opportunity to fight in front of my hometown fans. This fight will put me back into the top of the world ratings and help me to get back into title contention. “

“Now that we have this deal in place with the O’Rielly center, I plan on keeping a very active schedule and fighting every four months to work my way back to the top! I need to stay active and in the ring. This is the only way to be successful in this sport. ”

Flores is ranked number-twelve by the WBO

Iannuzzi has a record of 16-2 with nine knockouts and has some impressive victories over Jason Barnett (8-3); Terry Roy (7-0-2); Michael Alexander (12-3) and Hererra.

Iannuzzi is coming off a controversial unanimous decision defeated to highly regarded and undefeated Lateef Kayode in a bout that was broadcasted across the country on SHO BOX.

The show will have three more boxing and seven MMA bouts

The boxing portion of the undercard will feature undefeated Cruiserweight William Griver (5-0, 5 KO’s) taking on Kevin Bookout (3-1, 1 KO) as well as Jr. Middleweight Orlando Utsey. (4-0, 3 KO’s)

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PHILADELPHIA (July 21, 2011)—Reigning IBF Cruiserweight champion Steve “USS” Cunningham watched yesterday’s fight that saw Antonio Tarver score a ninth round stoppage over IBO champion Danny Green in Australia.

“I would like to congratulate Tarver on going down there and winning the belt. It takes a lot to go to another man’s home country to win a championship”, said Cunningham, who is known as boxing’s ultimate visitor as he has gone all over the world to both win and defend his world championship.

“With you winning the belt and my status as being the best American and top Cruiserweight in the world, I think it would be a great opportunity for us to fight to show the fans in this country that the cruiserweight division has some terrific fights to offer.”

“This is a fight that I know the American networks would get behind and with what we both bring to the table it would be a great fight. Everybody recognizes me as the top dog in the division and if Antonio wants to legitimize himself as the top cruiserweight in the world, I think he knows deep down he has to go through me to prove it.

Jayson Velez scored a ten round unanimous decision over Carlos Varcarcel Super Bantamweight in Cantano, Puerto Rico.

It was a close and spirited fight with both guys having good moments in front of a raucous crowd.

Velez, 122 lbs of Junocs, Puerto Rico won by scores of 97-93; 96-94 and 96-94 to remain undefeated at 16-0. Varcarcel, 121 1/2 lbs of Catano, Puerto Rico is now 12-3-4.

Eighteen year old Eddie Gomez was very impressive in taking out Jonuel Tapia in round one of a scheduled six round Jr. Middleweight bout.

Albert Cruz Jr. scored a second round stoppage over Christopher Rivera in a scheduled four round Jr. Welterweight bout.

Cruz landed a straight right and then a left to the body that sent Rivera down on a delayed reaction for the referee’s ten count at 2:59 of round two.

Cruz jr., 140 lbs is now 8-2 with seven knockouts. Rivera, 136 1/2 lbs is now 3-8.
Gomez dropped Tapia just seconds in with a hard left hook and and a moment later another left hook sent Tapia to the canvas on a delayed reaction and the fight was immediately stopped at 2:04 of round one.

Gomez, 152 lbs of Bronx, NY is now 5-0 with four knockouts. Tapia is now 6-2.

Braulio Santos droppped Nelson Casanova four times in just over one round and score a second round stoppage over Nelson Casanova in a four round Jr. Lightweight bout.

Santos scored knockdowns in round one from a straight right and then a combination on the ropes. Just after the second round bell rang, Santos sent Casanova to a knee from a barrage of punches and then finished the fight with a crunching right and the fight was stopped at thirty-nine seconds of round two.

Santos, 129 lns of Carolina, PR is now 3-0 with three knockouts. Casanova, 130 1/2 lbs of Corcel, PR is now 1-6.

Edgardo Lopez scored a second round stoppage over Felix Rivera in a scheduled four round Jr. Lightweight bout.

In what was an amazing second round, Rivera dropped Lopez hard early in the frame from a hard right hand. Lopez was visibly hurt but somehow regained his composure to comeback and hurt Rivera with some body and head shots before dumping hard on his face with a hard combination and the fight was stopped immediately at 2:13 of round two.

Lopez, 129 lbs of Catano, PR is 2-0 with two knockouts. Rivera, 130 lbs of Aguas, PR is now 0-3

Rivera left the ring on a stretcher.

Diego shook off an a first round knockdown to score a ten round unanimous decision over Alejandro Perez at the Texas Station Casino in Las Vegas.

Magdaleno was caught with a right hand in the first frame that sent him to the canvas. He got that point back as Perez was penalized a point in round two for low blows.

Magadaleno recovered well from that knockdown as he settled in nicely by mixing up his punches and kept Perez off balance. the body punches would drive Perez back to the ropes on occasion.

Magadaleno was very consistant with the knockdown being the only blemish on the performace.

Magdaleno. 130 lbs of Las Vegas, NV won by scores of 99-90; 98-90 and 98-91 to stay perfect at 20-0. Perez, 129 lbs of Salinas, CA is now 15-3-1.

Magdaleno landed some hard over hand left hooks and started top feature the uppercut as the fight went on.

Casey Ramos remained undfeated by scoring a eight round split decision over Georgi Kevlishvili in a Jr. Lightweight bout.

Ramos controlled the action from distance by landing some nice body/head combinations where Kevlishvili was confused by often switching from southpaw to orthodox stance. Kevlishvili moved a lot and landed a very few authoritative punches.

Ramos was cut underneath his right eye from a headbutt in round four.

Ramos, 129 lbs of Austin, TX won by scores of 78-74; 77-74 while Kevlishvili somehow took a card at 77-75.

Ramos is now 14-0. Kevlishvili, 130 lbs of the Republic of Georgia is now 8-3.

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A riot nearly broke out when Isiah Seldon and Artie Bembury weighed in. Watch Maurice Harris and Derric Rossy weigh in advance of their USBA Heavyweight title clash in Atlantic City that can be seen LIVE on gfl.tv

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USBA Heavyweight champion Maurice Harris talks about his title defense on July 16th against Derric Rossy on gfl.tv

Heavyweight contender Derrick Rossy talks about his July 16th USBA Heavyweight title match with Maurice Harris that can be seen LIVE in GFL.tv

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Derric Rossy 227 ½ – Maurice Harris 246
(USBA Heavyweight champion)
Qa’id Muhmaad 117 ½ – Jose Rivera 116 ½
Lavarn Harvell 177 – Hamid Abdul Mateen 178 ½
Isaiah Seldon 158 – Artie Benberry 152 ½
Troy Maxwell 173 – Darrion Fletcher 177
Thomas Hardwick 217 – Rodell Bolar 204

Promoter: Carla Hill
Venue: Resorts Atlantic City
1st Bell: 7:30 pm

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ATLANTIC CITY (July 13, 2011)—This Friday afternoon, the weigh-in for Saturday night’s USBA Heavyweight championship fight between Maurice Harris and Derric Rossy will take place on the Boardwalk in front of Resorts Casino.

The weigh-in will start at 3pm eastern and all participants in Saturday night’s card will be on the scale in advance of the big card promoted by Carla Hill and Carla Hill Promotions

Fans will have an opportunity to take pictures of the fighters as they prepare for battle the next evening.

WHO: Maurice Harris
Derric Rossy
Plus all participants on Saturday’s fight card

WHAT: Final Weigh in for Saturday’s Championship fight card at Resorts

WHEN: Friday July 15, 2011 at 3pm eastern

WHERE: On the Boardwalk in Front of Resorts Hotel & Casino
Atlantic City, NJ

The show will be broadcasted LIVE around the world on www.gfl.tv for just $9.99

Tickets are priced at $125; $100; $75; $55 and $40 and can be purchased via Ticketmaster; The Resorts Box Office or calling 609-453-7994

The Doors open at 6:30 pm and the first bout is at 7:30

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NEW YORK / CHICAGO (July 13, 2011)—This Friday night in Chicago, one of the best cards top to bottom will take place as three title bouts will take place and all three have major implications on the world rankings.

The show will take place at the Club 7600 in Burbank, Illinois just outside of Chicago and is promoted by Cynthia Tolaymat and CFC Boxing Promotions.

The show can be seen LIVE all over the world on www.gfl.tv at 9pm eastern for just $9.99 by clicking:
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Former world Super Lightweight champion Vivian Harris (29-6-1, 19 KO’s) will take on Lanardo Tyner (24-4, 15 KO’s) in a twelve round bout for the USBO Welterweight belt.

Harris of Brooklyn, New York won his first sixteen fights and established himself as one of the prospects in the country. After suffering his first professional loss and a draw to Ivan Robinson, Harris ripped off nine straights wins which included his world title winning effort when he knocked out Diobelys Hurtado to win the WBA Super Lightweight title.

He defended the title three times which included two wins over German Oktay Urkal in Urkal’s homeland of Germany.

Harris was upset by Carlos Maussa on the Arturo Gatti – Floyd Mayweather undercard on June 25, 2005.

Harris won three straight over former Lightweight champion Stevie Johnston and world title challenger Juan Lazcano which set up a title shot against WBC champion Junior Witter.

Unfortunately Harris was stopped in seven rounds.

Harris is desperate for a win as he has dropped three in a row including being stopped by Lucas Matthysse; currant WBC Welterweight champion Victor Ortiz and his last bout to undefeated prospect Jesse Vargas.

Tyner of Houston, Texas won his first nineteen bouts before dropping fights to former world title challengers Mike Arnaoutis and Lamont Peterson. Tyner also lasted the distance before losing a twelve round unanimous decision to future WBC Super Welterweight champion Saul Alvarez.

Tyner scored the best win of his career when he upset Antwone Smith in a bout that was telecasted all over America on SHO BOX.

In his last bout, Tyner drew with Adrian Granados.

In a twelve round battle for the IBF Intercontinental Cruiserweight title, Carl Davis (15-3 with eleven knockouts will take on former world title challenger Epifanio Mendonza in a twelve round bout.

Davis of Chicago spent his whole career as a Heavyweight with two of his losses being to then undefeated prospect Travis Walker and former world title challenger DaVarryl Williamson.

In his last bout, which was his first at Cruiserweight, Davis scored a ten round unanimous decision over former world champion Arthur Williams on December 17th, 2010.

Mendoza of Barranquilla, Colombia is known for his punching prowess as he has amassed a record of 31-12-1 with twenty-seven knockouts.

He won his first sixteen by knockout whicj was highlighted by a first round stoppage over then undefeated Tukunbo Oljiade.

He later stopped undefeated Rubin Williams in forty-two seconds.

In 2007, he was stopped in four by Chad Dawson for the WBC Light Heavyweight title. In his next bout, Mendoza fought a tough battle with Jeff Lacy in a bout that Lacy got the majority decision victoty but many thought that the verdict should have gone to Mendoza.

Mendoza is coming off a second round stoppage over Josue Avilla on July 10th.

The third title bout will pit Albert Mensah and Andre Georges for the IBF International Jr. Welterweight title.

Mensah of Accra, Ghana has a record of 23-3-1 with ten knockouts.

He has spent his career in Ghana by winning many regional titles and will be making his American debut.

Georges of Windsor, Ontario has a record of 11-1 with six knockouts and has won three in a row which include wins over Tyner and in his last bout scored a split decision over former world champion DeMarcus “Chop Chop” Corley

FULL CARD THAT WILL BE SHOWN BEGINNING AT 9PM EASTERN:

12 Rounds—Cruiserweight title bout—Carl Davis (15-3, 11 KO’s) vs. Epifanio Mendoza (31-12-1, 27 KO’s)
12 Rounds—Jr. Welterweight Title bout—Albert Mensah (23-3-1, 10 KO’s) vs. Andre Georges (11-1, 6 KO’s)
10 Rounds—Welterweight title bout—Lanardo Tyner (24-4, 15 KO’s) vs. Vivian Harris (29-6-1, 15 KO’s)
6 Rounds- Super Featherweights—Eric Estrada (9-1, 3 KO’s)vs. Garvin Crout (11-9-1, 6 KO’s)
6 Rounds- Middleweights—Marlon Thomas (36-7-1, 21 KO’s) vs. Donatas Bondoravas (12-3-1, 3 KO’s)
6 Rounds- Jr. Welterweights—Adrian Granados (7-1-1, 5 KO’s) vs. TBA
4 Rounds- Heavyweights—Boban Simic (PD) vs. Khuzaymah AL-Nu BU’at (PD)
4 Rounds—Featherweights—Sergio Montes De Oca (3-0, 1 KO) vs TBA
4 Rounds—Welterweights—Antonio Canas (4-0, 3 KO’s) vs. Larry Ventis (4-0, 3 KO’s)
4 Rounds—Middleweights—Fernando Hernandez (19-12-2, 8 KO’s) vs. TBA

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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (JUL Y 12, 2011)—This Saturday night at The New Resorts Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, Maurice Harris and Derric Rossy will battle it out for the USBA Heavyweight championship on a card that will be promoted by first time promoter Carla Hill and Carla Hill Promotions.

Hill, a resident of nearby Pleasantville, New Jersey isn’t your ordinary first time promoter as she has some unique experiences that she brings to the game.

Besides the obvious of being a female in a male dominated world of boxing, she brings a wealth of experience in boxing.

Carla is the wife of former five-time world champion and future Hall of Famer, Virgil “Quicksilver” Hill.

Carla was at her husband’s side for the past twenty years and learned the ropes of boxing by being around Virgil’s title bouts.

“Virgil thought I would make a good promoter. He inspired me and being around his fights and many big events over the better part of twenty years is what prepared me for this great event on Saturday night.”, said Carla Hill.

Hill who was also around the area when Atlantic City was the premier boxing town in the world in the 1980’s and early 1990’s, sees an opportunity to help restore the glamour to the fight town.

“My goal is to bring championship fights to Atlantic City. I am not looking to branch out other places. I have a great relationship with the people here at Resorts and I want to bring those “mega events” back to the boardwalk”

Making it in Atlantic City is something that is very personal as Hill was born in Atlantic City and raised in Pleasantville.

Another aspect of Hill is her extensive education background. Hill has earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information at Richard Stockton College and she is close to earning her Masters Degree in Aeronautical Engineering and she has a New Jersey Realtors License.

With all of her boxing, educational and business experience, this mother of two, with her articulate & charismatic approach will be refreshing to the boxing business.

In just her first card, she has assembled one of the best cards top to bottom of the year:

12 Rounds for the USBA Heavyweight title: Maurice Harris (24-15-2, 10 KO’s) vs. Derric Rossy (25-4, 15 KO’s)

The undercard will feature seven undefeated prospects with three coming from Atlantic City:

Lavarn “Baby Bowe” Harvell (7-0, 3 KO’s) of Atlantic City will take on Hamid Abdul Mateen (2-1, 1 KO) in a four round Light Heavyweight clash

After a two year layoff, undefeated Bantamweight sensation, Qa’Id Muhammad (5-0, 5 KO’s) will battle veteran Jason Rorie (6-12-2, 3 KO’s) of Winston Salam, North Carolina in a six round affair

The son of former Heavyweight champion Bruce Seldon, Isaiah Seldon (4-0, 2 KO’s) will take on John Michael Terry (3-19-3, 1 KO) of Portsmouth, Virginia in a four round Middleweight bout.

Ismael Garcia (3-0) of nearby Millville, NJ will also take on an opponent to be named in a four round Jr. Middleweight bout

Kyle McNutt (1-0, 1 KO) of Battle Creek, Michigan will take on Keon Graham (2-6) of Akron, Ohio in a four round Heavyweight bout

Thomas Hardwick (1-0, 1 KO) will see action against Rodell Bolar (0-3) of Akron, Ohio in a four round Heavyweight bout

Ladies NABF Featherweight champion, Amanda Serrano (10-0-1, 6 KO’s) of Brooklyn, NY will take on an opponent to be named in a six round bout.

Troy Maxwell (2-2, 1 KO) from right down the road in Galloway, New Jersey will battle Darrion Fletcher (1-1, 1 KO’s) of Evansville, Indiana in a four round Super Middleweight bout

The show will be broadcasted LIVE around the world on www.gfl.tv for just $9.99

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NEW YORK / ATLANTIC CITY (July 11, 2011)—This Friday an important Jr. Middleweight bout will take place between Gabriel Rosado and Allen Conyers with the winner taking a big step towards a significant bout.

The fight will take place at Ballys in Atlantic City

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Rosado of Philadelphia has a record of 16-5 with nine wins coming via knockout and has fought the best in the Middleweight divisions.

Rosado holds wins over undefeated James Moore (15-0); former world champion Kassim Ouma (26-5-1); Latif Mundy (9-1); Saul Roman (32-5) and has suffered losses to the likes of Alfredo Angulo (15-1); Fernando Guerrero (12-0) in a bout that Rosado sent Guerrero to the deck and a Fight of The Year split decision defeat to Derek Ennis (21-2-1) in a bout for the USBA championship.

Rosado has won two straight which includes his last bout when he stopped Jamaal Davis on February 26th in twelve rounds to capture the interim NABA Super Welterweight championship.

Conyers of Bronx, New York is known for his knockout prowess.

He has a record of 12-5 with nine knockouts and like Rosado has fought top competition.

He began his career with an 8-0 mark with six knockouts.

Conyers has not only faced by but beaten top competition such as Russell Jordan (12-1) via first round stoppage to win the New York State Championship; undefeated and future USBA champion Derek Ennis (10-0-1); and this past January he shocked undefeated rising contender James De La Rosa (20-0)

He has faced former world title challenger Delvin Rodriguez (11-1-1); World Ranked James Kirkland (20-0); Said Ouali (23-2) and in his last bout he was stopped in seven to one of the hottest Jr. Middleweights in the world in Carlos Molina (17-4-2).

The co-feature is a rematch of a fight that took place on January 15th, 2010 when Tony Ferrante eked out a controversial six round split decision over Andre Hemphill in a Light Heavyweight bout.

In that bout, it was Hemphill who landed a great number of body shots that had most ringsiders stunned that he got the nod and Saturday night he will look to even the score with Ferrante.

Ferrante of Philadelphia has a record of 10-2 with five knockouts.

Hemphill, also of Philadelphia has a deceptive record of 10-17-2 with five knockouts.

He is known as a guy who will fight anybody at anytime on just hours of notice and has pulled many upsets in those ten wins. He will look to extract revenge on Saturday night.

In what could be the fight of the night, undefeated knockout artist, Tyrone Luckey (4-0, 4 KO’s) takes on speedy Bryne Green (6-4-1, 3 KO’s) in a Jr. Lightweight bout.

FULL CARD

10 Rounds—Jr. Middleweights—Gabriel Rosado (16-5, 9 KO’s) vs. Allen Conyers (12-5, 9 KO’s)
8 Rounds—Light Heavyweights—Andre Hemphill (10-17-2, 5 KO’s) vs Tony Ferrante (10-2, 5 KO’s)—Rematch
6 Rounds—Jr. Middleweights—Jamaal Davis (12-8, 6 KO’s) vs. Eberto Medina (5-6, 1 KO)
4 Rounds—Welterweights—DeCarlo Perez (3-0-1) vs. Keane Davis (1-2)
4 Rounds—Middleweights—Antowyan Aikens (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Alando Swain (3-1, 1 KO)
4 Rounds—Jr. Lightweight—Tyrone Luckey (4-0, 4 KO’s) vs. Bryne Green (6-4-1, 3 KO’s)
4 Rounds—Jr. Welterweight bout—Naim Nelson (1-0) vs. Korey Sloane (1-0)

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Jesse Vargas remained perfect with a highlight reel second round stoppage over former world title challenger Walter Estrada in round two of a scheduled ten round Jr. Welterweight bout at Buffalo Bills in Primm, Nevada.

In round two, Vargas landed a little right that knocked Estrada off balance and left him wide open for a left hook that Vargas got everything into and sent Estrada plummeting back first to the canvas. Upon impact, the back of Estrada’s head pounded on the canvas and the fight was over at thirty-three seconds of round two.

Vargas, 142 lbs of Las Vegas, NV is 16-0 with nine knockouts. Estrada, 138 lbs of Monteria, COL is now 39-15-1.

In a battle of undefeated Jr. Middleweights Alfonso Blanco scored a six round unanimous decision over Cleven Ishe.

The tall Blanco landed some good power shots from range throughout the contest and won by scores of 60-54 on two cards and third score read 59-55 for Blanco, 155 lbs of Caracas, Venezuela and is now 6-0. Ishe, 154 1/2 lbs of Los Angeles is now 3-1.

William Bailey scored a four round majority decision over DeMark Scott in a Cruiserweight bout.

Scores were 39-37; 39-7 and 38-38 for Bailey, 186 1/2 lbs of Bakersfield, CA and is now 11-11. Scott, 186 lbs of Las Vegas is now 3-4-1.

Zhankdsh Turanov scored a third round win over David Castillo via disqualification due to low blows in a scheduled four round Welterweight bout

The bout was stopped sixteen seconds into round three for Turanov, 142 lbs of Khazakstan and is now 5-0. Castillo, 141 lbs of Las Vegas is 2-3.

ATLANTIC CITY (July 6, 2011)—On Saturday night, July 16th Carla Hill Promotions will present a championship card of professional boxing to Resorts in Atlantic City that will be highlighted by a USBA Heavyweight title bout between Maurice Harris and Derrick Rossy.

Carla Hill Promotions is headed by Carla Hill, who is the wife of former Light Heavyweight and Cruiserweight champion, Virgil “Quicksilver” Hill.

“I am excited about this card and starting my first show off with a championship fight of importance”, said Carla Hill.

“Besides the title bout we have put together a terrific undercard that will feature many of the best fighters in the area. This is the kind of show that will lay the groundwork for some great events that we have planned in the future”

Future Hall of Famer, Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield will be making an appearance ringside

Harris of East Orange, New Jersey has a record of 24-15-2 with ten win coming by way of knockout and is currently ranked number eight in the world by the IBF.

He turned pro in 1992 at the ripe age of sixteen years old. He has been in the ring with many of the biggest names in boxing such as former world title challenger Vaughn Bean; former Cruiserweight title challenger Dale Brown; Future world champions Chris Byrd and Henry Akinwande

Harris got his notice in a loss when he battled Hall of Famer Larry Holmes to a split decision that many at ringside and around the world watching on Television believed Harris should have been awarded the victory

He lost a six round war with undefeated Derrick Jefferson (21-0-1) in a bout that has been tabbed as one of the best Heavyweight bouts that HBO has ever televised.

He has big wins over David Izon (18-0); Jeremy Williams (34-2) and future world champion Sergei Liakhovich (16-0).

He won the vacant USBA title with a twelve round unanimous decision over Nagy Aguilera on August 6th, 2010.

Harris coming off a disappointing third round stoppage defeated to former world title challenger Tony Thompson on May 27th.

Rossy of Medford, New York has an impressive mark of 25-4 with fifteen knockouts and is ranked number-fifteen by the IBF.

Rossy began his career by winning his first fourteen bouts before being stopped in seven rounds by former world title challenger and highly regarded Eddie Chambers.

Rossy then went on to win three straight bouts which was highlighted by a twelve round unanimous decision over former world champion and Olympic Gold Medal winner Ray Mercer in Macao, China.

After losing to undefeated Russian contender Alexander Dimentrenko, Rossy went on a seven fight win streak as he beat the likes of undefeated William Shahan and former world title challenger Carl Drummond in a bout that was televised live all over America on ESPN 2.

That bout catapulted Rossy into a rematch with Chambers.

Unfortunately after starting out fast, Rossy dropped a twelve round unanimous decision to Chambers in an IBF Elimination bout.

In his previous bout, Rossy traveled to Germany but was stopped in five rounds to heralded Kubrat Pulav on May 7th.

An exciting undercard featuring many of the best prospects in the area has been assembled.

In a four round Super Middleweight bout, Troy Maxwell (2-2, 1 KO) of Galloway, NJ will do battle with Darrion Fletcher (1-1, 1 KO) of Evansville, IN

In a four round Heavyweight bout, Kyle McNutt (1-0, 1 KO) of Battle Creek, Michigan will take on Keon Graham (2-6) of Akron, OH

Lavarn “Baby Bowe” Harvell (7-0, 3 KO’s) of Atlantic City will put his perfect mark on the line when he takes on Hamid Abdul Mateen (2-1) of Hempstead, NY in a Light Heavyweight bout scheduled fof four rounds.

Thomas Hardwick (1-0, 1 KO) of Yonkers, NY will take Rodelle Bolar (0-3) of Akron, OH in a four round Heavyweight bout

Electric Bantamweight Qa’Id Muhammad (5-0, 5 KO’s) taking on veteran Jason Rorie (6-12-2, 3 KO’s) of Winston-Salem, NC

Rounding out the card will be the son of former Heavyweight champion Bruce Seldon, Middleweight Isiah Seldon (4-0, 2 KO’s) of Atlantic City, NJ taking on John Michael Terry (3-19-3, 1 KO) of Portsmouth, VA

Tickets are priced at $125; $100; $75; $55 and $40 and can be purchased via Ticketmaster; The Resorts Box Office or calling 609-453-7994

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NEW YORK (July 6, 2011)—This Thursday night, Bryant Pappas will go for his thirteenth consecutive knockout when he takes on veteran Allen Medina in a six round Middleweight bout that will headline a five bout card at The Paradise Theater in the Bronx, New York.

The entire card can be seen LIVE all over the world on www.gfl.tv for the low price of just $9.99 and will begin at 7:30 pm eastern time and is promoted by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing

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Pappas, a Yonkers Police Officer and a native of Yonkers, New York has ripped through his first twelve opponents with seven of them not making it out of the first round.

He has beaten some good opponents such as Chris Ray and Josh Hammock.

The Humble Pappas donates his entire purse to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center which happens to be the number-one cancer research center in the country.

Pappas will take on twenty-seven fight Allen Medina.

Medina of Denver, Colorado has fought top competition such as undefeated Middleweight prospect Patrick Majewski and Miguel Hernandez and is by far the most experienced foe that Pappas has faced.

In the six round co-feature, Stephen Owusu makes his second straight appearance on a Punchin At The Paradise card when he takes on Angel Rios in a Welterweight bout.

Owusu was very impressive in his May 5th bout as he came off an eleven year layoff to win a four round unanimous decision over Juan Perez.

Owusu of Bronx, New York has a record of 7-6 with four knockouts.

Rios also of the Bronx is 9-4 with six knockouts is coming off an eight year layoff when in his last bout he went ten round before dropping a decision to future world champion Mike Anchondo.

In an interesting Lightweight bout undefeated Danny Valle (4-0, 3 KO’s) will take on upset minded Corey White (1-2, 1 KO)

Valle, who was a 2003 New York Golden Gloves champion and comes from a boxing family where his father and grandfather are known as legendary trainers in the New York area will take on White, whose one career win was a shocking upset over heavily favored and undefeated Joey Tiberi in January.

FULL CARD

6 Rounds—Middleweights—Bryant Pappas (12-0, 12 KO’s) vs. Allen Medina (8-19, 1 KO)
6 Rounds- Welterweights—Stephen Owusu (7-6, 4 KO’s) vs. Angel Rios (9-4, 6 KO’s)
4 Rounds- Lightweights—Danny Valle (4-0, 3 KO’s) vs. Corey White (1-2, 1 KO)
4 Rounds- Welterweights—Juan Perez (0-1) vs. Andrew Jones (0-6-1)
4 Rounds- Light Heavyweights—Michael Ocasio (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Abdellah Smith (1-2, 1 KO)

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Hernan Marquez defended the WBA Flyweight title with a third round stoppage over Edrin Dapudong in Hermosillo, Mexico.

After a furious exchange, Marquez dropped Dapudong with a perfect straight left hand and when the challenger got to his feet the bout was stopped at 1:49 of round three.

Marquez, 111 1/2 lbs of Sonora, MX is now 31-2 with twenty-four knockouts. Dapudong, 112 lbs of the Philippines is now 22-4.

Daniel Rosas remained perfect as he scored a sixth round stoppage over Frederico Catubay in a scheduled ten round Super Flyweight bout.

Rosas landed a big uppercut that set of a crunching five punch combination that left Catubay defenseless and the fight was stopped at 1:38 of round six.

Rosas, 113 lbs of Mexico City is now 12-0 with nine knockouts. Catubay, 114 lbs of the Philippines is now 28-19-3.

Jose Cayetano remained undefeated by scoring a third round stoppage over Jose Sandoval in a scheduled four round Super Bantamweight bout.

In round three, the two fighters came out wailing away with Cayetano landing hard punches that bloodied the nose of Sandoval and the referee stopped the bout forty-eight seconds into the round.

Cayetano of Tijuana, MX is now 10-0 with four knockouts. Sandoval of Los Mochis, MX is 0-1.

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BETHLEHEM, PA—Ronald Cruz firmly established himself as one of the top prospects in the Welterweight division as he scored a sixth round stoppage over rough and tumble veteran Doel Carrasquillo in front of his hometown fans that highlighted the first ever boxing event at The Sands Hotel and Casino in Bethlehem

Early on Cruz was landing tapping shots that had Carrasquillo gesturing and mocking Cruz in an attempt to discourage the young twenty-four year old. Cruz was not discouraged as he systematically ramped up his attack and began to pound the body of Carrasquillo.

One would get the feeling that Carrasquillo was always in the fight because he seemed to be loading up for that one shot that may turn the tables.

Cruz would never let Carrasquillo get that opportunity has he continued that body assault and started mixing in quick combinations to the head.

In round six, Cruz landed some more hard body shots that hurt Carrasquillo. Carrasquillo turned his back to Cruz and Cruz ran after him and landed a few more shots for which Carrasquillo pulled a “No Mas” and the fight was over at 1:09 of round six.

It was assumed that Carrasquillo had suffered some form of a rib injury from all the shots he took to his flank region.

Cruz, 146 lbs of Bethlehem, PA is now 13-0 with ten knockouts. Carrasquillo, 146 ½ lbs of Lancaster, PA is now 15-18-1.

In one of the co-features, Bryne Green and Eilud Torres fought to an entertaining draw in a Lightweight bout.
Both guys had their moments with Torres rocking Green at the end of round three. Green showed the superior speed but Torres showed a bit more diversity to his game.

Scores were 58-57 for Green; 58-56 for Torres and 57-57.

Torres, 134 lbs of nearby Allentown, PA is now 5-2-3. Green, 132 ½ lbs of Vineland, NJ is now 6-4-1.
Rashad Brown was methodical in taking a six round unanimous decision over Omar Sims in a Super Middleweight fight.

Brown sent to Sims to the canvas with a big uppercut in round two and controlled the action with his size and coasted to the victory by scores of 60-53 on all cards.

Brown, 164 ¼ lbs of Philadelphia is now 5-0. Sims, 166 lbs of Baltimore is now 5-4-3.

The opener was a four round Featherweight bout that saw Cesar Gonzalez and Joshua Arocho battle to a draw.

Scores were 38-38 on all cards.

Gonzalez, 128 lbs of Reading, PA is now 0-0-2. Arocho, 126 lbs of Vineland, NJ is now 1-4-1.

Grayson Blake scored a four round unanimous decision over Anthony Abrams in a Jr. Middleweight bout.
Scores were 40-36; 40-36 and 39-37 for Blake, 151 lbs of York, PA and is now 3-0. Abrams, 156 lbs of Philadelphia is now 1-7.

In a rematch of a draw that took place on May 21st, William Miranda took a close four round unanimous decision over Zeferino Albino in a Heavyweight bout

Miranda was cut from around his right eye but was more active as they both traded many body shots.
Scores were 40-36; 40-36 and 39-37 for Miranda, 222 lbs of Allentown, PA and is now 3-3-1. Albino, 202 lbs of Philadelphia is now 4-13-3.

Coming off a five year layoff, Chris Plebani scored a four round unanimous decision over David Navarro in a Welterweight bout featuring winless fighters.

Scores were 40-36l 39-37 and 39-38 for Plebani, 145 lbs of Bristol, PA and is now 1-2. Navarro, 151 ½ lbs of Philadelphia is 0-4.

This entertaining card was promoted by J Russell Peltz and Peltz Boxing promotions.

Hot shot prospect Frankie Gomez remained undefeated with a fourth round stoppage over Khadaphi Proctor in a scheduled eight round Lightweight bout at the Fantasy Springs Hotel and Resort in Indio, California.

Gomez hurt Proctor several times in round three before sending him to the canvas with a right hand. In round four, Gomez continued to batter Proctor before landing a thudding combination that had referee Eddie Hernandez stopping the fight at 2:25 of the frame.

Gomez, 137 3/4 lbs of Los Angeles, CA is now 10-0 with eight knockouts. Proctor, 137 lbs of Hesperia, CA is now 7-6-1

Randy Caballero scored a eight round unanimous decision over Alexis Santiago in Super Bantamweight bout of undefeated fighters.

It was an exciting battle as both guys stood toe to toe in the pocket for much of the contest but it was Caballero’s superior hand speed and accuracy that was the difference.

Caballero, 119 1/2 lbs of Cochella, CA won by scores of 80-72; 80-72 and 79-73 to remain undefeated at 12-0. Santiago 118 3/4 lbs of Phoenix, AZ is now 8-1-1.

Guadalupe Salcedo Jr. made a successful pro debut with a four round unanimous decision over Stephen Rubalcava in a Jr. Welterweight bout.

Salcedo hurt Rubalcava in round’s two and three but could not put him away but still won by scores of 40-36 on all cards.

Salcedo Jr. is 1-0. Rubalcava is 0-5

Juan Sandoval scored a mild upset when he scored a six round unanimous decision over Eduardo Vasquez in a Super Featherweight bout.

Scores were 59-54; 58-55; 58-55 for Vasquez who is now 5-6. Vasquez loses for the first time and is 4-1.

David Haye promised he would retire in October for his thirty-first birthday. He either already retired or should have as he was extremely lackluster in his one sided unanimous decision to Wladimir Klitschko in what was the most anticiapted Heavyweight championship bout in nearly a decade in Hamburg, Germany.

The fight lacked the action that most thought it would have in the nearly three year build up of this bout. Haye showed some quickness early but his only offense was lunging and jumping in to land blind punches in an effort to hurt Klitschko. Klitshcko settled in an got his vaunted jab pumping which made Haye “fight” backing up and not looking for any sustained offense.

Haye continued to flop around the ring and hit the canvas a handful of times for which referee Gino Rodriguez deducted a point in round seven from Klitschko for holding. Klitschko won rounds by landing some jabs and the combination of a lack of effort from Haye, who promised fireworks but produced a dud.

Klitschko scored a dubious knockdown in round eleven after Haye lunged in a was pushed down with the left arm and Rodriguez ruled a rematch. Haye landed a huge right hand that got Klitschko’s attention but he wasn’t able to capitalize.

Klitschko, 242 lbs of Kiev, Ukranine won by scores of 118-108; 117-108 and 116-110 to add the WBA Heavyweight championship to the IBF/WBO/Ring Magazine collection and is now 56-3. Haye, 212 lbs of London, England is now 25-2.

After the fight Haye claimed he had a broken toe which hampered his performance

PHILADELPHIA (July 2, 2011)—On Friday night July 8th at The New Palladium in Philadelphia, “Salute to Philly Boxers” will present its inaugural boxing card which will feature some of the brightest young fighters in the city and will be headlined by undefeated Coy “Pretty Boy “Evans.

Evans of Philadelphia has established himself as one of the top Featherweight prospects in the country as he is undefeated with a record of 10-0-1 with two wins coming via knockout.

The twenty-six year old has shown improvement in every bout as he is slowly stepping up the competition.

Evans turned pro on October 22, 2004 with a four round unanimous decision over Edward Valdez at The Legendary Blue Horizon. He continued to fight veteran fighters such as thirty-five fight veteran Carlos Diaz in just Evans’ sixth fight.

He showed some power as he scored his two knockouts in a three fight span over Vineash Rungea and Morris Chule.

Evans is coming off a six round unanimous decision over forty-one fight veteran Felipe Almanza on January 28th in Philadelphia.

Evans opponent will be announced shortly

In the six round co-feature, Stan Martyniouk will take part in a six round Lightweight bout.

The native of Antelope, California sports at record of 10-1 with one win coming by knockout.

The twenty-six year old turned pro on October 19, 2007, with a four round split decision over tough Gerardo Robles.

That fight set off a streak of ten in a row which included wins over Jovann Jones (9-4); Jorge Marquez (3-0); fifty-six fight veteran Anthony Martinez; Jonathan Ramirez (5-2) and Jonathan Bobadilla (4-2).

Martyniouk suffered his first professional defeat in his last bout as he dropped a six round unanimous decision to Khadaphi Proctor on November 27, 2010 in Oakland, California.

Martyniouk’s opponent will be announced shortly.

In a four round Super Middleweight bout, undefeated Fred Jenkins Jr. (2-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia, PA will take on Stephen Franklin (0-5) of Martinsburg, WV

Tyrone Crawley Jr. of Philadelphia will be making his pro debut against an opponent to be named in a four round Jr. Welterweight bout.

Crawley Jr. is the son of former world title challenger Tyrone “Butterfly” Crawley.

Bo Latimer of Philadelphia will be making his pro debut in a four round Jr. Middleweight bout against Allen Perkins (1-3) of Frederick, Maryland.

The big boys will be in action as Marc Rideout of will make his pro debut against Makidi Ku Ntima (1-1, 1 KO) in a four round battle of Philadelphia based Heavyweights.

Rounding out the card will be undefeated Reynaldo Ojeda (4-0, 2 KO’s) taking on Ramon Ellis (1-6) in a four round Lightweight bout.

Tickets for this exciting evening of boxing are $60 (Ringside) and $40 (General Admission) and be purchased by calling Wilkes Productions at 215-222-7127; at www.wilkesproductions.com or at the New palladium

The New Palladium is located at 229 West Allegheny Ave in Philadelphia

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