Ola Afolabi dominated Anthony Caputo Smith and scored a stoppage after round three of scheduled 10-round Cruiser weight bout.

Afolabi bloodied the nose and left eye of Caputo Smith and dropped him in both round’s two and three and the fight was stopped following the 3rd.

Afolabi, 198.6 lbs of London, UK is now 21-3-4 with 10 knockouts. Caputo Smith, 199.2 lbs of Kennett Square, PA is now 15-4.

Dusty Hernandez Harrison scored an 8-round unanimous decision over Wilfredo Acuna in a Welterweight bout.

Harrison boxed well and won by scored of 80-72 on all cards.

Harrison, 147.6 lbs of Washington, DC is now 23-0. Acuna, 147.8 lbs of Managua, NIC is now 15-15.

Julian Rodriguez remained undefeated by scoring a body shot knockout over Yankton Southern in a Jr. Welterweight bout.

Rodriguez landed a short uppercut to the liver and Southern was down for the 10-count at 43 seconds.

Rodriguez, 141.6 lbs of Hasbrouck Heights, NJ is now 4-0 with 3 knockouts. Southern, 140.6 lbs of Springfield, MO is now 4-6.

WBC Silver flyweight champion Raja Amasheh has proven big heart inside the ring numerous times. This Friday the 31-year-old also showed big heart for kids when she became one of the “Big Champions Supporting Small Champions” by visiting the children hospital in Saarbrücken (Germany) under the banner of “WBC World Boxing Cares”.

“It is important to show the kids that we care about them”, said Amasheh. “We have to be in the corner of those in need – especially the small ones who cannot help themselves. The team at the children hospital in Saarbrücken is doing a great job and I hope that we could help and support them a little bit by entertaining the kids and having a good time with them.”

Raja Amasheh immediately fell in love with four-year-old Rebecca who is suffering from bladder and kidney disease. “Rebecca reminded me of myself when I was a kid”, said Amasheh. “I told her that she is a fighter and will beat her disease. Health is the most important thing in life – especially when you have your whole life to live. I know that Rebecca will get through this difficult time. She’s a true champion!”

Rebecca and the other small patients enjoyed the visit and thankfully received some t-shirts, mini gloves and autographs from the world champion. Amasheh’s promoter Oliver Heib (DOG Event) had initiated the visit because he has been working closely with the hospital for years. With his construction company he helped renovating the building over the last ten years.

“Children are our future so we are happy to help them wherever we can”, says Heib. “Of course, we support the hospital and their team as well as the initiative ‘WBC Cares’. We are very fortunate to be in a position where we can give something back to the community.”

Attached: Pictures of Raja Amasheh’s visit to the children hospital in Saarbrücken (all photos: E.C. Borger / free for use)
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In what was a crazy week for Tyson Fury, it got even crazier on Saturday as he pulled out of his fight against late replacement Alexander Ustinov due to an illness in his family according to Dan Rafael of espn.com.

“I’m very, very, disappointed for the fans,” said promoter Frank Warren. “After Dereck Chisora pulled out because of his hand injury, we worked very hard to secure a world-ranked opponent in Ustinov. It’s sad that his uncle Hughie is in a serious condition and our thoughts are with him. The show will still go ahead and as before it’s a great card. … We will be announcing the rescheduled date for Chisora versus Fury next week.”

David Carmona won a 10-round unanimous decision over Ricardo Rodriguez in a Super Flyweight bout at Auditorio Plaza Condesa in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico.

Carmona, 115 lbs of Mexico City won by scores of 98-92, 97-93 and 96-94 and is now 17-2-4. Rodriguez, 115 lbs of Los Angeles, CA is now 9-2.

Irving Cruz scored a 3rd round stoppage over previously undefeated Ricardo Banuelos in a scheduled 6-round Jr. Middleweight fight.

Cruz dropped Banuelos with a right hand in round two. In round three, He hurt Banuelos with a hard right hand on the ropes and dropped him with a combination and the fight was over.

Cruz, 150 lbs of Distrito, Federal, MX is now 6-2 with 5 knockouts. Banuelos, 152 lbs of Tultitlan. MX is now 2-1.

Frankie Gomez scored a 10-round unanimous decision over Vernon Paris in a Jr. Welterweight bout at the Fantasy Springs Resort in Indio, California.

Gomez scored a knockdown n round four in a bout the Gomez dominated but Paris showed heart by hanging in and landing punches of his own.

Gomez, 140 lbs of East Los Angeles, CA won by scores of 100-89 on all cards is now 18-0. Paris, 139 1/4 lbs of Blountstown, FL is now 26-2.

2012 U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha remained undefeated with a 1st round stoppage over Ronnie Warrior Jr. in a scheduled 8-round Super Middleweight fight.

Gausha dropped Warrior with a right to the body at the end of round one and Warrior could not get up and the bout was over at 2:59 of round one.

Gausha, 157 lbs of Cleveland, OH is now 11-0 with 6 knockouts. Warrior Jr., 164 1/4 lbs of Oklahoma City, OK is now 15-9-1.

Vyacheslav Shabranskyy needed 48 seconds to score 3 knockdowns en route to a 1st round stoppage over Demetrius Walker in a scheduled 6-round Light Heavyweight bout.

Shabranskyy dropped Walker with the first punch of the fight which was a straight right hand. Seconds later another right hand sent Walker to the canvas. Shabranskyy ended things with a flurry that produced a third knockdown and referee Raul Caiz Sr. stopped the bout.

Shabranskyy, 176 3/4 lbs of Hollywood, FL is 10-0 with 8 knockouts. Walker, 174 3/4 lbs of Kansas City, MO is now 7-6-1.

Jr. Middleweight Glen Tapia was denied a license just 24 hours before his bout against Salim Larbi on the Gennady Golovkin – Daniel Geale card in New York according to Dan Rafael espn.com.

The NYSAC said only that he was denied a license for medical reasons. However, Carl Moretti, vice president of Top Rank, which promotes Tapia, said the denial was because of an issue New York commission physician Dr. Barry Jordan had with Tapia’s blood work.

“The medical team in New York did not approve his blood work, which had nothing to do with HIV or hepatitis,” Moretti said told ESPN.com. “The same blood work was approved in New Jersey for his last fight a month ago. While we respect the decision we would like some further clarification in the days and weeks ahead so we can plan his next fight accordingly.”

Roberto Garcia scored a 10-round unanimous decision over Breidis Prescott in a Welterweight bout at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois.

Garcia won despite getting dropped in round nine but hung on to win win 96-92, 96-93 and 95-94.

Garcia, 146 lbs of Mexico is now 36-3. Prescott, 146 1/2 lbs of Colombia is now 2706.

Caleb Truax scored a 10-round unanimous decision over Derek Ennis in a Middleweight fight.

Truaz, 163 lbs of Minnesota won won by scores of 99-90 and 97-93 twice and is now 24-1-2. Ennis, 160 lbs of Philadelphia is 24-5-1.

Former Notre Dame boxer, Mike Lee remained undefeated with a 6-round majority decision over Paul Gonsalves in a Light Heavyweight bout.

Lee, 178 lbs of Chicago won by scores of 58-56 twice and 59-57 and is now 13-0. Gonsalves, 176 lbs is now 7-4.

Undefeated Antoine Douglas and former world title challenger Michel Soro fought to a majority draw that headlined the 200th Episode of ShoBox: The New Generation at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.

The televised quadruple header was promoted by GH3 Promotions and Greg Cohen Promotions and sponsored by Modell’s Sporting Goods.

In round two, Douglas started to work the body of Soro with a combination against the ropes. In round three, Douglas was very effective working the body with both hands and then came up with a right uppercut. Moments later a power jab sent Soro to the ropes which facilitated a five punch flurry. In round four, Douglas once again sent Soro to the ropes with a hard combination.

In round six, Soro got in his best offense as he landed a three punch combination that was capped by a hard uppercut. Douglas shook it off nicely and came back to land a nice body combination of his own. In round seven, Douglas blasted Soro with a pair of right hands.

In round eight the door opened for Soro as he landed a flush right hand that wobbled Douglas to the ropes. Soro jumped on the opportunity and landed a follow up flurry and it looked like Douglas may go to the canvas but he gathered himself by throwing punches and then holding to get out of the potentially disastrous round.

In round nine, Soro carried on the momentum as he rocked Douglas several more times and had Douglas in a little trouble.

Douglas recovered enough to be competitive in the decisive 10th round but it was Soro who controlled the action with Douglas looking to counter.

Soro took a scorecard by a 96-94 tally but was overruled by two cards that read even at 95-95.

“I feel real bad but after the first couple of rounds I wasn’t feeling myself,” said Douglas.

“After being hit in the 8th round, i knew I had to respond and I would fight him again.”

Soro said, “In the first few roumd, I was stressed because I was fighting outside of home.”

“Around the 4th or 5th round, I started to relax. I know in the later rounds that experience was the difference. When I had him hurt in round eight, i just had to be more precise and had to accelerate my output a little more. This is not my best weight and I know I can do better.”

Douglas, 155 1/2 lbs of Burke, VA was fighting his 2nd consecutive former world title challenger is now 14-0-1. Soro, 157 lbs of France is now 23-1-1.

Jerry “The King’s Son” Odom won the WBC Interim FECARBOX Super Middleweight title with a spectacular 7th round stoppage over fellow undfeated Vilier Quinonez.

Quinonez landed a solid left in the opening moments of the 1st round that briefly drove Odom back. Odom finished off the round string by landing a series of right hands. After one flurry, Quinonez came out with a cut around his right eye. It was ruled from a head butt. Odom started putting punches together in round two. Quinonez settled down in round three and pecked away with his jab and came back with straight lefts. In round four, Quinonez landed a hard left but that was only the beginning of things as Odom came back to land a huge flurry that Quinonez on the ropes and Odom landed a booming right that sent Quinonez to the canvas. Odom went in for the finish and landed some hard shots but it spurred Quinonez to gather himseelf and land some lefts at the end of the round.

In round five, Quinonez forced the action and landed some good left’s to the body.

In round six, Odom rocked Quinonez with a perfect right on the ropes. That made Quinonez stumble across the ring. Odom pounced on Quinonez and in the process he suffered a cut around his left eye. In round seven. Odom started digging right’s to the body. Late in the round, Odom landed a huge hook that staggered Quinonez clear across the ring and down and the fight was stopped at 2:25 of round seven.

Odom. 167 lbs of Bowie, MD is now 12-0 with 11 knockouts. Quinonez, 167 lbs of Miami, FL is now 8-1.

Cecil McCalla remained perfect with an 8-round unanimous decision over Oscar Godoy in a Welterweight bout.

McCalla started to show his quickness in round two. Later in the round, he smacked Godoy with a good left hook to the side of the head. McCalla then landed a hard left right combination in the corner. McCalla began to sit down on his punches in round three as he landed a nice three-punch combination to the body and then blasted a right to the head. The both tried working the body on the inside and then McCalla landed a couple right hands from distance that had Godoy backing up and then holding on. Godoy tried to trade power shots but at the end of round four, he was met with a hard right from McCalla.

McCalla continued to land quick combinations on the inside. Later in round five, he ripped a perfect right that forced Godoy to hold on. In round seven, Godoy tried to mount some offense but McCalla shook it off and even motioned to the crowd that he as not affected by any of the blows.

In the 8th round, McCalla landed some sharp and had Godoy in brief trouble on several occasions but he was unable to put Godoy away.

McCalla, 147 lbs of Randallstown, MD won by scores of 80-72 twice and 79-73 and is now 19-0. Godoy, 146 lbs of Watsonville, CA is now 13-3.

“I fought a great fight. I dominated like I said so,” said McCalla. “I had my way but he is tough but I knew my rights hands would come.”

“He is tough and he took a lot of shots. I know I have things to work on but I am ready to take over.”

Said Godoy, “I couldn’t adjust to his jab but he won fair and square.”

Tony Luis pounded out an 8-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Wanzell Ellison in a Lightweight bout.

Luis was quicker in the early going as he focused his lefts to the body. In round three, Luis continued to land lefts to the body. Later in the round, he landed a 4-punch combination in the corner that had Ellison holding on. It was more of the same in round four as Luis pushed Ellison back with a 4-punch combination.. The two finished off the round trading left hooks.

Luis continued it in round five as he landed countless left hooks and stunned Ellison with a shot to he body and two separate left’s to the body and one to the head. Luis landed some hard combinations in rond six including a beautiful double body shot-left to the head combo. Ellison was competitive and the beginning round seven but then ate a thudding left and right to the body that Luis cleaned up with a flush left to the head. Ellison fought hard down the stretch and even landed his best punches but he came up short as Luis won by score of 79-73, 78-74 and 77-75.

Luis, 135 lbs of Cornwall, ONT, CAN is now 18-2. Ellison, 133 lbs of Newark, NJ is now 11-1-1.

“I did what I had to do to win,” said Luis. “The body shots worked and they slowed down his attack. I am happy with my performance. I boxed him from the outside and outfought him on the inside”, finished Luis.

Said Ellison, I don’t know what the judges saw. It was a good learning experience. I was coming up in weight but I thought I won.”

In a battle of undefeated Lightweights, Lavisas Williams scored a 4-round majority decision over Sam Teah.

It was a close and competitive fight with Williams being credited with little better workrate over Teah landing more of the harder shots.

Scores were 40-36, 39-37 and 38-38 for Williams, 134 lbs of Rochester, NY and he is now 5-0-1. Teah, 136 lbs of Philadelphia is now 4-1.

Jorge Diaz moved up two-weight divisions and pounded out a 6-round unanimous decision over Ramon Ellis in a Lightweight bout.

Diaz showed his superior hand speed through out the bout and consistently go through with three and four punch combinations. Ellis who was the naturally bigger man tried to force a rough fight and had some success with his right and and the fight was highly entertaining with some solid two way action. Diaz got the better of those exchanges and even played to the crowd.

Diaz, 133 1/2 lbs of New Brunswick, NJ won by scores of 60-54, 59-55 and 58-56 and is now 18-3. Ellis, 134 1/2 lbs of Philadelphia, PA is now 4-12-2.

Glenn Dezurn scored a 1st round stoppage over Andre Canada in a scheduled 4-round Jr. Lightweight bout.

Dezurn landed some hard body shots and then dropped Canada with a double left hook to the body. Upon getting up, referee Paul Brown ruled that Canada would be unable to continue at 1:24 of the first frame.

Dezurn, 130 1/2 lbs of Baltimore, MD is now 4-0 with 3 knockouts. Canada, 132 lbs of Columbia, SC is now 0-2.

LOS ANGELES (July 25) – A member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame and one of the most respected figures in the sport, legendary matchmaker Don Chargin is back with the Golden Boy Promotions team, which is pleased to announce that it has retained his services and brought him back home.

“Don is not just a legend of boxing, but a good friend and loyal advisor for years,” said Oscar De La Hoya, President and founder of Golden Boy Promotions. “I’m excited to have him on board again, and together we’re going to deliver the best fights to the fans for years to come.”

“I’m happy to be back with Golden Boy Promotions, and hearing Oscar’s commitment to putting on great fights and signing top-notch talent has me excited to get back to work here,” said Chargin. ” Oscar’s always been a good friend, and he puts the fans first, which is something all promoters should aspire to.”

Chargin, who first began promoting at the age of 23, has deep roots in boxing. For over 60 years, he has delivered quality match ups and looks to continue the same tradition of excellence at Golden Boy Promotions.

For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GoldenBoyBoxing or become a fan on Facebook at Golden Boy Facebook Page and visit us on Instagram @GoldenBoyBoxing.

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Saturday’s World Championship Boxing telecast begins at 9:30 p.m. (ET/PT) with a live doubleheader from New York’s Madison Square Garden.

In the main event, Gennady Golovkin (29-0, 26 KOs) will defend his middleweight title vs. Daniel Geale (30-2, 16 KOs).

The opening bout from the Mecca of Boxing features two undefeated heavyweight fighters as Philadelphia’s Bryant Jennings squares off against Mike Perez from Ireland in a 12-round bout.

Official Weights from New York:

Gennady Golovkin: 159.8 lbs.
Daniel Geale: 159.2 lbs.

Bryant Jennings: 222.6 lbs.
Mike Perez: 242.2 lbs.

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Broadcast live streaming video on Ustream

New York City (July 25, 2014) Legendary ring announcer MICHAEL BUFFER will ring the NASDAQ Closing Bell on Friday afternoon, July 25 in New York City.

In town for the“G4” World Championship Boxing event at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, Buffer will close the official trading for the day at 3:45 p.m. ET. The ceremony can be viewed on the NASDAQ website at www.nasdaq.com

Headlining “G4” is Boxing’s fastest rising star, WBA/IBO Middleweight World Champion GENNADY “GGG” GOLOVKIN who will defend his titles against two-time world champion DANIEL “The Real Deale” GEALE.

“Road to Golovkin/Geale” replays on HBO include: July 25 (5:30 p.m. & 1:00 a.m.), and 26 (8:45 a.m.). All times are ET/PT.

Golovkin currently has sixteen knockouts in a row and the highest knockout ratio (89%) among all active champions. Additionally, with his extraordinary growth in viewership on HBO, Golovkin has become a must-see attraction in the international sporting world.

In 2013, Golovkin, 29-0-0 (26KO’s) scored four knockouts, three of which were telecast on HBO to outstanding viewership earning him plaudits for both Fighter of the Year and Knockout of the Year among many media members.

Previously holder of the (‘IBF’) International Boxing Federation Middleweight Title and WBA “Super” Middleweight Title, Geale brings a distinguished record of 30-2-0 (16KO’s) into the world title challenge with Golovkin. Geale is currently ranked # 3 by the World Boxing Association.

Co-featured on “G4” is the WBC World Heavyweight Title Eliminator between undefeated and top rated heavyweights BRYANT “By By” JENNINGS, 18-0-0 (10KO’s), of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and MIKE “The Rebel” PEREZ, 20-0-1 (12KO’s) of Cork, Ireland.

The winner of JENNINGS VS. PEREZ will become the mandatory challenger to WBC Heavyweight Champion BERMANE STIVERNE.

GOLOVKIN VS. GEALE is presented by K2 Promotions, GGG Promotions in association with Gary Shaw Productions and Grange Old School Boxing.

JENNINGS VS. PEREZ is presented by K2 Promotions and Gary Shaw Productions in association with Antonio Leonard Promotions.

Advance tickets priced at $500, $300, $200, $100, $50 and $25 are available at the Madison Square Garden Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster charge by phone (866-858-0008) and online at www.ticketmaster.com and www.thegarden.com

For fight updates on GOLOVKIN VS. GEALE via Social Media, follow HBO Boxing on Twitter at @HBOBoxing and Facebook at /HBOBoxing, in addition to on Twitter at Gennady Golovkin/@GGGBoxing, Daniel Geale/@RealDealGeale, Tom Loeffler – K2 Promotions/ @TomLoeffler1 and Gary Shaw Productions/@GaryShawBoxing. Use the hashtag #GolovkinGeale to join the conversation on Twitter.

For fight updates on JENNINGS VS. PEREZ via Social Media, follow HBO Boxing on Twitter at @HBOBoxing and Facebook at /HBOBoxing, Bryant Jennings on Twitter at @BYJennings, Tom Loeffler/K2 Promotions at @TomLoeffler1 and Gary Shaw Productions at @GaryShawBoxing. Use the hashtag #JenningsPerez to join the conversation on Twitter

By Norm Frauenheim

PHOENIX –- He was a 16-year-old prodigy. Then, he was a 17-year-old prospect with a contract before he had a high-school diploma. Now, Jose Benavidez Jr. is 22 with something to prove.

“I want everyone to know that I’m ready for tougher fights,’’ Benavidez said. “It’s time for me to step it up a notch.’’

Benavidez (20-0, 14 KOs) hopes to deliver that message Saturday night against Colombian Henry Aurad (16-8-1, 13 KOs) in only his second hometown appearance at Celebrity Theater in Phoenix on a UniMas-televised card that includes two-time Mexican Olympian Oscar Valdez (11-0, 11 KOs), a Top Rank prospect and featherweight from the border-town of Nogales with roots in Tucson.

Boxing’s rite of passage is a well-worn path, but there’s no sure way to travel through it. Most don’t. Some get lost along the way. Some get exposed. Some are forgotten. It all starts with the hyperbole attached to any news conference that promises a phenomenon.

For Benavidez, that meant comparisons to the biggest star in today’s game. He was called the next Floyd Mayweather Jr. By now, history is littered with futile examples of the next Michael Jordan. Pity the next LeBron James. For media familiar with the hype, it’s an easy headline. But for an impressionable 17-year-old introduced as an heir-apparent, it’s seductive stuff. Misleading, too.

The fine print always includes adversity, which for Benavidez began with injuries to his right wrist and hand. Pain in a ligament and a bone spur turned him into a one-handed fighter, which Benavidez overcame with his eye-catching jab. It allowed to him to survive in October, 2012 for a decision over Pavel Miranda, who in the eighth and final round landed a left hand that nearly knocked out Benavidez.

There was surgery and rehab. There also was sudden inactivity in an internet-ruled business that quickly moves onto the next heir-apparent. Benavidez had not been forgotten. Not exactly. But the YouTube fascination with him had faded. His dad and trainer, Jose Benavidez Sr., worried.

“It was just little things,’’ his dad said. “Sometimes, he was a little late to the gym. That never happened when he was younger. I didn’t know whether he was frustrated, or his body just needed some rest, or what was going on. I just decided not to push him, to let him go his own way for a while’’

His son said there was never any thought about leaving the sport.

“No, boxing has always been there for me,’’ said Benavidez, who was always at ringside for Phoenix bouts staged by Iron Boy Promotions, a Top Rank partner for a card scheduled to begin Saturday at 6 p.m. (PST). “I always knew that.’’

Not fighting, Benavidez said, helped him re-evaluate his commitment to a sport he has been around, in one way or another, since grade school. As a kid, there was no choice. As a grown-up, there is. Watching others fight, he said, made him realize how much he missed it and how much he still wanted to prove.

“Physically, I feel a lot stronger at 22 than I did when I was 17,’’ said Benavidez, who started at junior-welterweight and will fight at welterweight Saturday. “As a person, I’ve just grown up.’’

He says he’s had no problems with his hand in training or in three straight victories since he got rocked by Miranda, an unknown junior welterweight on the undercard of Brandon Rios’ victory over Mike Alvarado in their first fight at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif.

“It’s just time for me to get back to work and prove I’m ready for the next level,’’ said Benavidez, a kid-no-more. “In my hometown, this is the fight to do just that.’’

Meanwhile, it’s no coincidence that Valdez is sharing a card with Benavidez, who five years ago was seen as a fighter who could re-awaken an Arizona market dormant since Phoenix Hall of Famer Michael Carbajal’s heyday during the 1990s. Valdez, who is scheduled to face Juan Ruiz (23-13, 7 KOs) was a well-known Mexican amateur who fought often in Arizona. Valdez, who is bi-lingual, re-calls going to grade school in Tucson.

“At this point, he’s very good, a terrific prospect,” Top Rank matchmaker Bruce Trampler told reporters after Valdez stopped Adian Perez on the undercard of Manny Pacquaio’s rematch victory over Timothy Bradley last April at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand “We have a credo: Ability and marketability. We think he has both. When a guy can fight, brings an audience from Mexico, Arizona and California, that’s a big fan base.’’

Roberto Garcia 146 vs. Breidis Prescott 146.5
Caleb Truax 163 vs. Derek Ennis 160
Mike Lee 178 vs. Paul Gonsalves 176
Alex Martin 148 vs. Alfred Hall 143
Jaime Sandoval 146 vs. Aaron Steadman 146
Eddie Ramirez 139.5 vs. Alexis Del Bosque 138
Jose Felix Quesada 134.8 vs. Jose Romero 135
Semajay Thomas 144.5 vs. Charon Lamour Spain 146.2
Kristin Gearhart 139.5 vs. Ashleigh Curry 140

Promoters: Warriors Boxing, 8 Count Productions, Seconds Out Promotions and Marines Promotions
Venue: UIC Pavilion, Chicago
TV: ESPN Friday Night Fights
Tickets: Priced at VIP $151, VIP Ringside $101, Mezzanine $51 and General Admission $31 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster (Ticketmaster.com, 1-800-745-3000), the 8 Count Productions Offices: 312-622-7668 or the UIC Pavilion Box Office: 312-413-5740.More information available at 8CountProductions.com.

Event Information:

WARRIORS ANNOUNCES ESPN FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS TRIPLEHEADER ON FRIDAY, JULY 25 AT
UIC PAVILION IN CHICAGO

Roberto Garcia to Face Breidis Prescott; Caleb Truax to ‘Pooh’ Ennis

Notre Dame’s Undefeated Light Heavyweight Mike Lee Returns
Home to the Windy City

In the night’s 10-round welterweight main event, Roberto “La Amenaza” Garcia (35-3, 23 KOs) of Weslaco, Texas, takes on hard-hitting and dangerous Breidis “Khanqueror” Prescott (27-5, 20 KOs) of Miami, via Barranquilla, Colombia.

WBA #15, IBF #13, and WBO #11-rated Caleb “Golden” Truax (23-1-2, 14 KOs) of Osseo, Minnesota, goes against former USBA Junior Middleweight Champion Derek “Pooh” Ennis (24-4-1, 13 KOs) in the co-main event.

Chicago’s own Mike Lee (12-0, 7 KOs) opening the worldwide telecast by facing Paul Gonsalves (7-3, 3 KOs) of Hyannis, Massachusetts in a light heavyweight six-rounder.

Topping the un-televised portion of “Conquerors” will be a six-round welterweight duel between Chicago’s promising Alex Martin (5-0, 5 KOs) and Jackson, Michigan’s Alfred Hall (3-4-2, 2 KOs).

Also scheduled is a six-round light welterweight matchup between Chicago’s comebacking former Illinois State champ Jaime “Superfly” Sandoval (16-4-2, 12 KOs) and Ocala, Florida’s Aaron Steadman (10-5-1, 6 KOs); a six-round light welterweight battle between Aurora, Illnois’ 2013 Chicago Golden Gloves Champion and undefeated professional Eddie “The Barber” Ramirez (4-0, 3 KOs) and Monterrey, Mexico’s Alexis Del Bosque (4-1, 3 KOs); a four-round light welterweight scrap featuring Alsip, Illinois’ thus-far perfect Jose Felix Quesada (2-0, 2 KOs) and Whiting, Indiana’s popular Jose Romero (1-1); and a four-round welterweight match between Chicago’s own future champ Semajay Thomas (3-0, 3 KOs) and Davenport, Iowa’s Charon Lamour Spain (0-3-1).

Starting out the night will be a women’s battle between Chicago’s Golden Gloves champ turned undefeated professional, Kristin Gearhart (3-0, 1 KO) and St. Joseph, Missouri veteran Ashleigh Curry (5-8-2, 1 KO).

Tickets for “Conquerors” are priced at VIP $151, VIP Ringside $101, Mezzanine $51 and General Admission $31 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster (Ticketmaster.com, 1-800-745-3000), the 8 Count Productions Offices: 312-622-7668 or the UIC Pavilion Box Office: 312-413-5740. More information at 8CountProductions.com. On fight night, doors open at 6 pm and the action starts at 7 pm.

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About Warriors Boxing

Launched in 2003, Warriors Boxing operates under a simple philosophy-bring the best boxers in the world to fight fans, match them in competitive bouts, and in doing so help re-establish the sport of boxing for a new generation.

With a series of successful Pay-Per-View shows and packed houses to its credit, the Warriors business model is working wonders in a sport that was sorely in need of the innovation and energy that the company brings to the table.

When it comes down to it though, a promotional company is only as good as the fighters and fights it promotes. Warriors Boxing has delivered on all fronts, with outstanding bouts such as Lara-Molina, Cayo-Peterson, Abraham-Miranda I and II, Miranda-Pavlik, Miranda-Green, Ibragimov-Briggs, Ibragimov-Klitschko, Urango-Hatton, Urango-Bailey, Cayo-Maidana and Ibragimov-Holyfield.

For more information on Warriors Boxing, visit their website at www.WarriorsBoxing.com.

About 8 Count Productions

Founded in 1997 by Dominic Pesoli, 8 Count Productions is the Home Of The Best In Chicago Boxing. 8 Count Productions has consistently presented the highest-quality professional boxing events in greater Chicago and is the home of top-10, world-rated light heavyweight Andrzej Fonfara.

For more information on 8 Count Productions, please visit 8CountProductions.com, Facebook.com/8CountWarriors,
Twitter.com/8CountBoxing and Instagram.com/8CountBoxing.

About Seconds Out Promotions

When retired professional boxer Tony Grygelko found himself unable to stay out of the gym, he realized that his passion for the sport was something he couldn’t deny. At age 29, Grygelko formed Seconds Out Promotions.

By utilizing the vast boxing knowledge of world-class trainer Ron Lyke, Grygelko and Seconds Out Promotions found instant success.

Through determination, integrity and hard work, Seconds Out Promotions strives to become a leading fight promotional company in the world, by giving young fighters the ability to showcase their talents to a worldwide audience, along with offering our fans the highest quality programming available.

Seconds Out Promotions was created to bring the very best fights to all fans and participants worldwide. Seconds Out Promotions is committed to the recruitment and development of the best and brightest young fighters to help achieve our mission. Seconds Out Promotions continues to expand its web and television presence, and is establishing itself as one of the fastest-rising fight promotions in the world.

For more information on Seconds Out Promotions, visit their website at: www.SoBoxing.comor their Twitter: @soboxing.

New York City (July 24, 2014) Trainers for all four featured fighters on the G4 World Championship Boxing event this Saturday night, July 26 held court with the media at Madison Square Garden today to discuss their charges’ upcoming battles.

Present were ABEL SANCHEZ for Gennady Golovkin, GRAHAM SHAW for Daniel Geale, FRED JENKINS for Bryant Jennings and ADAM BOOTH for Mike Perez.

ABEL SANCHEZ (Gennady Golovkin)
“This is a thinking man’s fight, the adjustments we make in the corner will determine the fight.”

“Geale will get hit somewhere and that will change his aggressiveness.”

“Geale will not run, he will be cautious and use his boxing ability.”

“Nobody at 160 can stand the power of Gennady.”

“No one at 154 or 160 can stay with Gennady for 12 rounds.”

“Gennady would go down to 154 to fight Floyd, at 168 there are six or seven different guys.”

“They are say they want to fight him, they all say they want to fight him, different story about getting in the ring with him.”

“We started four years ago, I told him he would be the best 160 in the world
and the most avoided. He listened to me and doesn’t question me. He does his job and I do mine.”

“He’s never said no to me about anything in regards to his training.”

“There’s so much more in the gym than what we’ve seen.”

GRAHAM SHAW (Daniel Geale)
“Daniel’s come to win a belt, not just be another name on Gennady’s list.”

‘There’s a risk in every fight, Daniel is willing to fight 12 hard rounds.”

“Daniel must engage Gennady to win.”

“We’re ready for anything, we need to win the first two rounds and start fast.”

“Gennady’s a big puncher, but Daniel typically doesn’t get hit too often.”

“He’s tougher than people think.”

FRED JENKINS (Bryant Jennings)
“Anytime he’s been put to the challenge, he always succeeds, the harder the challenge the harder the fight. “

“If Perez presses the fight, Bryant will be there to meet him. He will control the pace with his skills.”

“Perez is fast and accurate, we expect the best of Perez.”

“We’ve had excellent sparring, I’ve had to hold Bryant off until fight time.”

“Fighters like Bryant only comes along once every 50 years.”

“Bryant loves the publicity, it’s a dream that he has been waiting on.”

ADAM BOOTH (Mike Perez)
“We started 16 weeks ago, but took off four weeks for his (shoulder) injury to heal.”

“He’s the most skilled heavyweight I’ve trained.”

“If he can fulfill his potential, Mike will be a very special heavyweight.”

“His manager Patrick Thomas contacted me, we had a trial for five days.”

‘It’s possible for a Mike Tyson and Pernall Whitaker combination for him to
fulfill with his skill set.”

“Jennings is tough and strong but Mike has that and much more
elements to beat him.”

Boxing’s fastest rising star, WBA/IBO Middleweight World Champion
GENNADY “GGG” GOLOVKIN will defend his titles against two-time world champion DANIEL “The Real Deale” GEALE on Saturday, July 26 at Madison Square Garden and LIVE on HBO World Championship Boxing ® beginning at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT.

GOLOVKIN VS. GEALE is presented by K2 Promotions, GGG Promotions in association with Gary Shaw Productions and Grange Old School Boxing.

JENNINGS VS. PEREZ is presented by K2 Promotions and Gary Shaw Productions in association with Antonio Leonard Promotions.

“Road to Golovkin/Geale” replays on HBO include: July 25 (5:30 p.m. & 1:00 a.m.), and 26 (8:45 a.m.). All times are ET/PT.

With the highest knockout ratio (89%) among all active champions, in addition to his extraordinary growth in viewership on HBO, Golovkin has become a must-see attraction in the international sporting world.

In 2013, Golovkin, 29-0-0 (26KO’s) scored four knockouts, three of which were telecast on HBO to outstanding viewership earning him plaudits for both Fighter of the Year and Knockout of the Year among many media members.

Previously holder of the (‘IBF’) International Boxing Federation Middleweight Title and WBA “Super” Middleweight Title, Geale brings a distinguished record of 30-2-0 (16KO’s) into the world title challenge with Golovkin. Geale is currently ranked # 3 by the World Boxing Association.

Co-featured on “G4” is the WBC World Heavyweight Title Eliminator between undefeated and top rated heavyweights BRYANT “By By” JENNINGS, 18-0-0 (10KO’s), of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and MIKE “The Rebel” PEREZ, 20-0-1 (12KO’s) of Cork, Ireland.

The winner of JENNINGS VS. PEREZ will become the mandatory challenger to WBC Heavyweight Champion BERMANE STIVERNE.

Advance tickets priced at $500, $300, $200, $100, $50 and $25 are available at the Madison Square Garden Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster charge by phone (866-858-0008) and online at www.ticketmaster.com and www.thegarden.com

For fight updates on GOLOVKIN VS. GEALE via Social Media, follow HBO Boxing on Twitter at @HBOBoxing and Facebook at /HBOBoxing, in addition to on Twitter at Gennady Golovkin/@GGGBoxing, Daniel Geale/@RealDealGeale, Tom Loeffler – K2 Promotions/ @TomLoeffler1 and Gary Shaw Productions/@GaryShawBoxing. Use the hashtag #GolovkinGeale to join the conversation on Twitter.

For fight updates on JENNINGS VS. PEREZ via Social Media, follow HBO Boxing on Twitter at @HBOBoxing and Facebook at /HBOBoxing, Bryant Jennings on Twitter at @BYJennings, Tom Loeffler/K2 Promotions at @TomLoeffler1 and Gary Shaw Productions at @GaryShawBoxing. Use the hashtag #JenningsPerez to join the conversation on Twitter.

WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.A. – Twenty-one year old light welterweight professional boxer, Mike “Yes Indeed” Reed, has signed a promotional agreement with Las Vegas-based, boxing promoter, Top Rank. Born in Washington, D.C., Reed trains in Clinton, Maryland, at Dream Team Boxing Gym, which is owned and operated by his father, trainer, and manager, Michael “Buck” Pinson.

Mike Reed understands the significance of his signing. Reed stated, “I am delighted to sign with Top Rank. They’ve been successful for a long time, and have promoted the biggest names in boxing, from Muhammad Ali to Manny Pacquiao. I am excited to have the same opportunities as the legends that came before me. Top Rank clearly has an understanding of how to market their fighters and they know how to build pay-per-view superstars. Team Reed is looking forward to having a long, successful relationship with one of the most prestigious promotional companies in boxing.”
Reed continued, “This is a huge opportunity for me, and I will continue to work hard. I have the right people on my team and now add the security of a powerful, promotional company to help me reach my goal of winning multiple world titles. I’m grateful to everyone that has played a part in helping me reach this level, but I’m just getting started. I’m looking forward to representing the elite class of fighters from the DMV and the Beltway region.”
Coach Pinson discussed Team Reed’s reasons for joining Top Rank. “We wanted to join a company that does a great job of moving their fighters, and Top Rank is known for getting their fighters world championship opportunities. Many of their current fighters are world champions. We recently fought on one of their shows. They treated us well and were very professional.”
Pinson added, “Before my son’s pro career even began, our team set a goal that within our first ten fights, we wanted to make a statement. During those ten fights, Michael fought some tough competition, and proved that he is a fan-friendly fighter, with extremely fast hands and power. Team Reed is very goal-oriented, and we are focused. We will be staying busy in the years to come, so make sure to look out for Team Reed.”
Reed had a stellar amateur career, compiling an impressive record of 90-13. Reed was matched competitively during his first ten professional fights, has looked impressive, and remains undefeated. In his most recent fight on June 14, 2014, held in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Reed won a unanimous decision over Alberto Morales. In that fight, Reed dropped Morales in the sixth round en route to his tenth professional victory. Reed currently attends the College of Southern Maryland, and is studying to become an accountant.

Verona, NY (July 24, 2014)–Weights for Friday Night’s 200th Episode of ShoBox: The New Generation from The Turning Stone Resort Casino

Antoine Douglas 155.5 – Michel Soro 157
(WBA International Middleweight title)
Jerry Odom 167 – Vilier Quinonez 167
(WBC Interim FECARBOX Title)
Cecil McCalla 147 – Oscar Godoy 146
Wanzell Ellison 133 – Tony Luis 135
Jorge Diaz 133 1/2 – Ramon Ellis 134 1/2
Sam Teah 136 – Lavisas Williams 134
Glenn Dezurn 130 1/2 – Andre Canada 132

Promoters: GH3 Promotions & Greg Cohen Promotions
Venue: Turning Stone Resort Casino
1st Bell: 8 PM; ShoBox Broadcast 10 PM ET