IT WAS A KNOCKOUT WEEKEND ON GFL

NEW YORK (February 8, 2010)—This past weekend two big boxing events on the east coast took place and the action was as hot inside the ring as it was cold outside. Despite blizzard conditions, crowds in Philadelphia and Newark saw two incredible nights of boxing that started out on Friday from The Legendary Blue Horizon in Philadelphia where USBA Jr. Middleweight champion Derek “Pooh” Ennis scored a fifth round stoppage over Edwin Vazquez.

The next night in Newark, New Jersey, former Light Heavyweight and Cruiserweight champion Tomasz Adamek scored a unanimous decision victory over former U.S. Olympian Jason Estrada in Adamek’s second start as a Heavyweight. That bout was fought before an astonishing crowd of over 10,000 fans in the Prudential Center in Newark.

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In the main event, USBA Jr. Middleweight champion Derek “Pooh” Ennis tuned up for a spring title defense by dropping Edwin Vazquez twice in round five with a vicious body assault to score a knockout at 1:26 of that round in their scheduled eight round non title clash.

Ennis showed tremendous hand speed and clearly worked the body behind a solid jab. Vazquez showed a lot of heart and determination as he would not only mock Ennis but try to start some offense for himself.

In round five, Ennis dropped Vazquez with a blistering left to the body and moments later he did the same thing to the other side of Vazquez’ body with the right and the fight called off.

In one of the most anticipated undercard bouts, Former World Junior Amateur champion Joey Dawejko of Philadelphia needed just forty-seven seconds to dispose of Ricardo Johnson.

Dawejko landed a perfect counter right hand that thrilled the crowd that was heavily supporting the nineteen year old from the Tacony section of town.

Dawejko is now 2-0.

Former U.S Olympic alternate, Eric “The Outlaw” drilled out former world title challenger Roberto Bonilla at the end of round one of their scheduled six round featherweight bout.

Hunter dominated the action with blazing handspeed until a left to the live put Bonilla down and out at end of the first stanza.

In the fight of the night, Jackie Davis scored a four round unanimous decision over Melisenda Perez in a ladies four round war.

The two traded shots and thrilled the crowd and the fighters received standing ovations throughout the fight.

Swedish heavyweight Andreas Gustafson moved to 4-0 with a stoppage over Levay King at the end of round two of their scheduled four round bout.

Ronald Cruz scored an impressive third round knockout over the experienced Martinus Clay in a scheduled six round bout.

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ADAMEK-ESTRADA

Some are calling it controversial; some think the right decision was rendered; now you can be the judge as former Light Heavyweight and Cruiserweight champion Tomasz Adamek battled former U.S. Olympian in a an action filled Heavyweight bout that had a crowd of over 10,000 fans on the edge of their seats at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

It was a close knit battle where both combatants had their moments. But it was Adamek who gained the unanimous decision win and he may now be in position for an April 24th showdown with former world title challenger Chris Arreola.

Estrada was irate at the decision and now the fans all over the world will be able to give their opinion when they order this terrific Heavyweight scrap.

Fans can also witness a terrific three fight undercard that was headlined by undefeated New York based Middleweight, Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin make his return to the squared circle when he takes on veteran Fernando Zuniga.

Two of New Jersey’s better undefeated prospects in Middleweight Patrick Majewski and Dennis “Mamma’s Boy” Douglin were impressive in separate bouts.

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Robert Guerrero’s wife very ill; fight with Katsidis off

According to Dan Rafael of espn.com., a proposed bout between WBO “Interim” Lightweight bout Michael Katsidis and IBF Jr. Lightweight champion Robert Guerrero is off due to Guerrero’s wife being seriously ill as her bout Leukemia has returned.

“It’s a very tough situation,” co-manager Shelly Finkel told ESPN.com. “He can’t fight like that. That’s what we all told him and he finally agreed. It’s too much.”

Guerrero’s wife, Casey, was diagnosed with leukemia two weeks before then-featherweight titleholder Guerrero was scheduled to defend his belt against Martin Honorio in November 2007.

Guerrero left his wife’s bedside just a couple of days before the fight, knocked Honorio out in the first round, and returned to his wife and their two children.

Casey Guerrero’s leukemia eventually went into remission but is back. She underwent a bone marrow transplant recently and has been at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, Calif., for about 10 days, Guerrero’s co-manager Bob Santos said.

“They won’t really know if the bone marrow is going to take, so we’re hoping that it does,” Santos said. “Robert wanted to fight. He thought he could spend half the day with her and train the other half the day, but she started to take a turn for the worse. I told him point blank there is no way I would allow him to fight. Me and Shelly had to talk him out of it. This is a tough sport and if he’s going to fight somebody like Katsidis you have to be 100 percent focused. With this situation, how could he be?”

“She had just been diagnosed and there was a lot of hope and optimism,” he said. “The doctorshttp://www.15rounds.com/wp-admin/media-upload.php?post_id=12472&type=video&TB_iframe=true were like, ‘We can try this and we can do that.’ In this case, it’s hit or miss. We just don’t know if the [bone marrow transplant] is going to work. If this doesn’t work there is nothing they can do for you. She’s at a point where if this doesn’t work, unless there is divine intervention, she’s in big trouble.

“I got the call and they said it’s very serious,” said Richard Schaefer of Golden Boy Promotions, who promotes Guerrero. “All of our prayers are with Robert and his wife and we hope that she can pull through. I feel so bad. They have two young kids. I hope that she will be able to make it. His wife is fighting for her life. That is way more important than any fight in a ring.”

Racial divisions emerge in an online world.(Business)

The Seattle Times (Seattle, WA) January 10, 2011 Byline: Jesse Washington; The Associated Press When the personal-computer revolution began decades ago, Latinos and blacks were much less likely to use one of the marvelous new machines. Then, when the Internet began to change life as we know it, these groups had less access to the Web and slower online connections — placing them on the wrong side of the “digital divide.” Today, as mobile technology puts computers in our pockets, Latinos and blacks are more likely than the general population to access the Web by cellular phones, and they use their phones more often to do more things.

But now some see a new “digital divide” emerging — with Latinos and blacks being challenged by more, not less, access to technology. It’s tough to fill out a job application on a cellphone, for example. Researchers have noticed signs of segregation online that perpetuate divisions in the physical world. And blacks and Latinos may be using their increased Web access more for entertainment than empowerment.

A greater percentage of whites than blacks and Latinos have broadband access at home, but laptop ownership is now about even for these groups, after black laptop ownership jumped from 34 percent in 2009 to 51 percent in 2010, Pew found.

Increased access and usage should be good, right?

“I don’t know if it’s the right time to celebrate. There are challenges still there,” says Craig Watkins, an associate professor at the University of Texas at Austin and author of “The Young and the Digital.” We are much more engaged, but now the questions turn to the quality of that engagement, what are people doing with that access.” For Tyrell Coley, 21, engagement mostly means entertainment. Last month the New York grocery clerk launched a Twitter conversation about “#femalesneedto.” The “hashtag” in the name allowed others to join in.

Within a few hours, #femalesneedto was the top trending topic on Twitter — meaning more of the site’s 17 million users were talking about it than anything else. Most comments came from black users and focused on relationships.

Coley is black, and so are most of his 3,756 Twitter followers. So are about 25 percent of all Twitter users, roughly double the percentage of blacks in the U.S. population, according to a February 2010 survey by Edison Research and Arbitron.

Many of Twitter’s trending topics have been fueled by black tweets. Coley uses his phone for 80 percent of his online activity, which is usually watching hip-hop and comedy videos or looking for sneakers on eBay. go to web site mytouch 4g review

This trend is alarming to Anjuan Simmons, a black engineer and technology consultant who blogs, tweets and uses Facebook “more than my wife would like.” He hopes that blacks and Latinos will use their increased Web access to create content, not just consume it.

Simmons has made professional connections and found job opportunities through social media. But when he first started using Twitter, the first thing he looked for was other black faces to connect with.

“We tend to see other African Americans as family. Even if we haven’t met someone, we often refer to other black people as ‘brothers’ or ‘sisters.’ Facebook and Internet access are what most of Miguel Amador’s customers want when they enter his two stores in Latino neighborhoods in Camden, N.J. His mobile-device sales are up 50 percent from a year ago. His top seller is the MyTouch 4G phone, which costs $499.

Amador, an immigrant from the Dominican Republic, uses a laptop at home and a desktop in his store to run his business and update his Facebook accounts. One for personal use and one for his customers.

“For the Latino community,” he says, “people without Internet are missing about 65 percent of the opportunities in life.” Utopian idea The early days of the Internet were filled with visions of a Utopian space where race would disappear, famously captured by a 1993 New Yorker cartoon with one pooch sitting at a computer saying to another, “On the Internet, nobody knows you’re a dog.” But the reality has turned out much differently, says Peter Chow-White, an assistant communications professor at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia and co-author of the forthcoming anthology “Race After the Internet.” He says there is “absolutely” still a racial divide online, in terms of broadband access and the ability of blacks and Latinos to make their voices widely heard. go to site mytouch 4g review

That’s what danah boyd found as she documented a form of “white flight” among teenagers from MySpace to Facebook in 2006-07.

A social-media researcher for Microsoft and a fellow at Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet and Society, boyd interviewed teens in 17 states and spent more than 2,000 hours observing online practices.

She found that black youth were more likely to be on MySpace, while whites were leaving what some called MySpace’s “ghetto” environment for Facebook. Although few white teens explicitly said they were leaving MySpace to get away from blacks or Latinos, she said their comments were often closely tied to race and class.

“The higher castes of high school moved to Facebook,” one 17-year-old told her. “It was more cultured, and less cheesy. The lower class usually were content to stick to MySpace.” These movements “reflected a reproduction of social categories that exist in schools throughout the United States. Because race, ethnicity and socio-economic status shape social categories, the choice between MySpace and Facebook became racialized,” boyd wrote in an article to be published in “Race After the Internet.” Facebook, MySpace Today, Facebook has eclipsed MySpace in popularity, and Facebook says that blacks are about 11 percent of all U.S. Facebook users. But no ethnic group has increased its Facebook usage more than Hispanics, which went from about 3 percent to 9 percent of U.S. users since 2006, according to the site’s own analysis.

Amador says this trend, along with more Internet access in general, is speeding up the process of assimilation for Latinos by connecting them to their friends and families back home.

“When you’re far away from something, you have a strong feeling for it, and you want it more,” he says. “But now that we can get closer to those things, it makes us much more comfortable here.” CAPTION(S):

Frank Franklin Ii / The Associated Press: Tyrell Coley, 21, of Queens, N.Y., holds his iPhone displaying his Twitter account. For Coley, digital engagement mostly means entertainment. (0415375959) Matt Rourke / The Associated Press: Ritmo Records owner Miguel Amador meets with a customer in one of his Camden, N.J., stores. Most of his revenue used to come from CDs; now it’s mobile devices. (0415376798)

MCKENZIE NOT FIGHTING BELLEW

OVILL McKENZIE will not be challenging Tony Bellew for the vacant Commonwealth light-heavyweight title next month, despite reports claiming that the fight is on.

Instead, the Derby knockout artist who gets a British passport later this month is targeting winning the Lonsdale belt later this year.

McKenzie (18-9) proved he is of boxing’s most concussive punchers on Friday stopping Billy Boyle in Nottingham inside a round.

McKenzie, 30, will now have his next fight on April 23 on the undercard of Rendall Munroe’s WBC super-bantamweight title final eliminator against Victor Terrazas.

Promoter Frank Maloney: “With the right fights, Ovill can become a big attraction in Midlands and get attention all over Britain.

“Ovill is starting to shift tickets and his popularity is growing all the time. With the right fights he can become star.

“He has been offered a fight with Bellew in March, but it isn’t happening. Ovill is after the British title.”

Bellew was ringside for McKenzie’s triumph against Boyle and his behaviour angered the Prizefighter cruiserweight winner and his team.

Maloney added: “Bellew was out of order with his aggressive cut throat gestures and should know better than to behave like that towards another professional.

“Ovill should have been enjoying his moment of glory, but had to put up with the sort of behaviour seen in American gangster films.

“What has Ovill done wrong to upset Bellew in the past?

“His antics has made sure the fight doesn’t happen for now. I hope Bellew can dwell on the incident now and realise he was wrong.”

More details of Maloney’s mega St George’s Day show on April 23 will be announced next week

Commentary: Immigration and Naturalization Service underfunded and overtasked by Congress and special interest groups

NPR Morning Edition March 20, 2002 | BOB EDWARDS 00-00-0000 Commentary: Immigration and Naturalization Service underfunded and overtasked by Congress and special interest groups Host: BOB EDWARDS Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon BOB EDWARDS, host:

Commentator Jan Ting is a former assistant commissioner at the Immigration and Naturalization Service. He says the INS is an easy political target.

JAN TING:

Politicians of both parties have echoed President Bush in bemoaning the INS’ failure of this magnitude, but what exactly was the magnitude of this particular INS error compared to, say, the intelligence failure which allowed the September 11th attacks to happen? And it wasn’t the INS that issued visas allowing the hijackers to enter the US in the first place. Unlike those failures, the INS’ six-month delay in mailing its status-change confirmation harmed no one, except the agency itself. site immigration and naturalization

This is an agency that is constantly underfunded and overtasked by Congress. Perhaps it’s because Congress is under political pressure. The travel industry opposes any enforcement of immigration laws that threatens its cash flow. Airlines, hotels, restaurants and theme parks want the government to keep issuing tourist visas quickly, without hassling applicants. Even now, the travel industry defends the Visa Waiver Program it persuaded Congress to enact in 1986. That’s the program that let European passport holders Zacarias Moussaoui, the so-called 20th hijacker, and Richard Reid, the alleged shoe bomber, board airplanes bound for the US without having to apply for a US visa. web site immigration and naturalization

In 1996, universities, trade and vocational schools prevented the implementation of a law that called for monitoring student visa-holders. Congress caved in. So now no penalty can be imposed on the Florida flight school that completed flight training for two of the September 11th hijackers, even though the school hadn’t received notification from INS of their student status.

INS is a troubled, demoralized agency. Its problems are not going to be fixed by changing the lines on an organizational chart. It’ s time for Congress and the executive branch to make immigration law enforcement a national security priority. They need to repeal the Visa Waiver Program and resume requiring visas of foreigners before they board US-bound airplanes. US consular officers must take their time reviewing visa applications, and they must reject any about which they have the slightest uncertainty. Colleges and trade schools that fail to monitor foreign students must lose the right to enroll them and collect their tuition.

Congress has to stop burdening the INS with complicated, politically motivated, new amnesty programs. Only then, with additional funding for personnel and recruitment, can INS’ fundamental problems be addressed.

EDWARDS: The comments of Jan Ting, a professor at Temple University’ s Beasley School of Law.

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Different from what was promised

There’s an old adage in prizefighting – or if there isn’t, there should be – that you can neither trust a knockout victory on a South American’s resume nor a loss on a Mexican’s. Sometime early in a South American’s career someone determines he’s a puncher then uses matchmaking to prove it. Mexicans, meanwhile, can find themselves against former champions in spotty weight classes before their 10th bouts.

More evidence of the South American case comes from Richard Gutierrez, who fought on the undercard of Showtime’s Saturday broadcast from Nuevo Leon, Mexico. In Colombia, Gutierrez was a power-punching terror, starting his career 18-0 (11 KOs). Since coming to the United States, he’s 6-4-1. Such’ll also be the case with the man who just decisioned Gutierrez, Luis Carlos Abregu, whose record in his native Argentina was 19-0 (16 KOs) but who’ll suffer his first loss soon as he fights any current titlist.

Such is not the case with Venezuelan Edwin Valero.

Saturday in Arena Monterrey, Valero defended his WBC lightweight title against Mexican Antonio DeMarco by causing the tall southpaw to quit on his stool after the ninth round. To make a Mexican quit on his stool against a foreigner, in Mexico, is no mean feat. Afterwards, DeMarco explained: “My body did not respond (correctly).”

As is the case every time a prizefighter accuses his body of not responding, what DeMarco meant to say is: “My opponent’s body did not respond (correctly).”

It sure didn’t. DeMarco had the right style for a wild-swinging Venezuelan southpaw who gets in street fights and arrested for DUIs, might be brain-damaged, and keeps his hands low, his mouth open and his head still. DeMarco could blast a guy like that with right-hook/left-cross combos. The Venezuelan boxer-puncher who showed up Saturday with fantastic footwork, better balance and a willingness to clinch? No chance DeMarco could get that guy to respond correctly.

Edwin Valero is not what you think he is. He’s good as you think he is. But he’s not good like you think he is.

The reason DeMarco’s left cross couldn’t find an opponent three inches shorter was because of Valero’s surprising footwork. Valero would see DeMarco’s right shoulder cock – so as to deliver torque to his left cross – and rock from back foot to front. Valero would next drop his head beneath DeMarco’s onrushing left glove. Then he’d pivot 90 degrees to the right and snap his left foot around. By the time DeMarco’s punch was spent, Valero would be set 18 inches behind DeMarco’s back shoulder.

That’s not the maniac we see on YouTube.

Valero does more thinking than reacting. He’s more young Roberto Duran than young Manny Pacquiao. And at 28, he ain’t that young either.

In round 2 against DeMarco, Valero answered some important questions. He got DeMarco to the ropes and started a right jab. DeMarco caught it with his left glove, took a step forward and winged a right hook that fell short. Valero threw an odd right jab to where DeMarco’s head had just been. The jab landed instead on DeMarco’s left glove – pinning it to the top of DeMarco’s head. But DeMarco had already started a left cross. His glove stayed put, and the rest of his arm completed the punch. His left elbow smashed against a spot on Valero’s head halfway between the right eyebrow and hairline.

Valero immediately touched his own elbow. DeMarco charged. Valero signaled again, remembered he was in a fight, blocked a punch, took a step back and signaled once more. Uh oh, you thought, another Kermit Cintron; another hard-punching head case.

Referee Lawrence Cole stopped the action, saw the deep gash on Valero’s forehead and had the doctor take a look. What ensued was fantastic theater. Cleared to fight on, Valero became the savage we were promised. Half his face covered in blood, his wild hair flying, his rat tail swinging, the Venezuelan swam at DeMarco with lefts and rights, barking as he threw them. ¡“El Inca” está aquí!

Then Valero relented. He’d tried DeMarco’s resolve and found it stiff. No need to let the drunkenness induced by another man’s elbow cause sustained carelessness. He committed to taking openings, not forcing them. When the taller man landed solid punches with his longer arms, Valero did not lunge in or hit back. He clinched and reset. Giving up plenty of height, Valero still made his opponent fight on his terms.

When DeMarco initiated, Valero used his legs to leap out of range while keeping his lead hand low, back hand high and chin tucked behind his right shoulder. If Freddie Roach even dreams of Pacman making a defensive move like that, he’ll wake up with wet sheets.

But let’s be honest. Edwin Valero is a weird dude. He has the eccentric look of escaped convicts and college professors. At times he shows a frantic fighting style that will enchant sadists so long as his knockout streak – currently at 27 – does not break. But he also has a foundation, especially in his lower body, that purists will enjoy interrogating; he breaks rules, yes, but that’s very different from being oblivious of them.

He’s too much of a thinker in the ring, though, to be forgiven gang-related activity and a Las Vegas DUI – and if you were in MGM Grand’s media center after Pacquiao-Cotto, you know Bob Arum sure hasn’t forgiven him. If he’d frightened the hell out of DeMarco, making him bless himself countless times before the bell, then blasted him in 90 seconds, we’d shout, “CAT scans and visa issues be damned, get this beast in an American ring!”

Instead, Valero gave us a complicated personage to think on. As he comes from a country that is more antagonist than feel-good-story, marketing him, too, will require a template of its own.

Valero might well become a great fighter. But he might never be more than an internet legend.

Bart Barry can be reached via Twitter.com/bartbarry

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Adamek decisions Estrada in front of packed house in Newark

Tomasz Adamek is originally from Poland, but when he fights thousands of miles away at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, he is right at home. 10,123 screaming Polish fans packed the arena last night for his second fight at heavyweight and chanted non stop from the moment they entered the building; and they sure had a lot to cheer for.

Adamek retained his IBF International heavyweight title with a hard fought twelve round unanimous decision over 2004 US Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada. Estrada came out aggressive against Adamek, who is generally a slow starter, tagging the Secaucus, NJ based Pole with a plethora of overhand rights. Adamek started to take control of the pace beginning in the third, working off of multi punch combinations to Estrada’s head.

The bout continued to be fought in close quarters, with Adamek putting together combinations, while Estrada used a Floyd Mayweather style defense before countering with right hands and left hooks. It was evident that this fight was a test of wills and who would be the first to break down. Adamek has been in similar battles in the past, but was a true test for him at an unfamiliar weight.

Estrada landed a number of good left hooks that stopped Adamek in his tracks, but he was unable to capitalize, electing to consistently throw just one punch. Adamek had trouble with the slick and motivated Estrada, but continually used a high punch output to take competitive rounds.

Estrada began to fight with more urgency in the 10th, using clubbing rights ala Samuel Peter, but Adamek’s famed chin kept him out of any serious danger. The challenger got off to a solid start early in the 11th, but a consistent workrate by the champion over the next round and a half guided him to victory.

Scores were 115-113, 116-112, and a questionable 118-110 for Adamek. 15Rounds scored the contest 116-112 for Adamek, as did a number of ringsiders.

Adamek improves to 40-1 with 27 KO’s, while Estrada, who came in at a career light 237 lbs and displayed that he is no push over, returns to Providence, RI 16-3 (4 KO’s).

The victory most likely sets up an April 24 HBO aired match up between Adamek and heavyweight contender Cris Arreola, whose trainer Henry Ramirez was ringside for tonight’s action.

Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin is back in the New York groove! After a year layoff, Quillin stepped back into the ring against a fearsome opponent in Fernando Zuniga. They wasted no time in getting to know each other, as they immediately began exchanging punches. In the first round, Quillin had the upper hand as he landed two strong left hooks, but Zuniga is certainly no slouch himself, as he closed out the round with an illegal blow to the back of Quillin’s head hoping to impose himself as the bully in the ring.

They continued until the third round, where Quillin landed a strong right hand and Zuniga followed up with a right hand of his own. For Quillin, the rust was definitely there. His punches were sharp and strong,
but they came only a few at a time. Still, Zuniga’s awkward style makes it difficult for anyone to throw solid combinations.

As they entered the seventh round, Quillin was in control, and it looked as if Zuniga was worn down. Quillin continued with his workrate while Zuniga was content with looking for a knockout punch that wouldn’t come. By the time the final round came along, a tired Quillin popped his jab to keep the resurging Zuniga at bay. It was too little too late as the final scores read 98-92, 100-90, and 100-90 for Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin.

Quillan is now 21-0 with 15 KO’s. Zuniga drops to 28-10 with 20 KO’s. The victory also gave those at ringside free chocolate, as Quillin continued his famed post fight tradition of tossing candy into the crowd.

Popular Atlantic City, NJ based Pole Patrick “The Machine” Majewski scored an impressive six round unanimous decision over Youngstown, OH’s Anthony Pietrantonio. Majewski came into the ring with a buzz cut and plain red trunks, thus bared a resemblance to his countryman Tomasz Adamek. Majewski is also an all action fighter, who will give two to take one if necessary. Fortunately for him, it wasn’t tonight.

Majewski controlled all six rounds of the super middleweight contest, tagging the awkward Pietrantonio with hard right hands and thunderous hooks to the body. Pietrantonio was hurt in the third and sixth rounds, but represented the fighting city that he hails from well by never giving up. Scores were 60-54 on all three cards for Majewski.

“I can’t say I was trying to knock him out and wasn’t frustrated that I couldn’t finish him” said Majewski, who upped his record to 12-0 with 7 KO’s after the victory. “He was a much bigger fighter than me. He fought at light heavyweight in the past and I am naturally a middleweight”.

Majewski also made it known that his ring attire was no coincidence.

“Tomasz Adamek is a great fighter and I have followed him from the beginning. I study his tapes he is very smart, dynamic and has a good jab”.

Pietrantonio falls to 6-4 (5 KO’s) with the loss.—Matt Yanofsky

2008 National Golden Gloves Middleweight Champion Denis “Mommas Boy” Douglin of Morganville, NJ upped his record to 7-0 (3 KO’s) after decision late replacement Eddie Hunter from Seattle Washington. Douglin used a consistent offensive attack to control virtually the entire fight, but was unable to deck his much bigger opponent. Scores were 60-54 twice and 59-54.

Douglin was originally scheduled to fight at junior middleweight against Latif Mundy, but scaled in at 162 lbs tonight to Hunter’s 167. He plans to fight at 154 in his next bout.–Matt Yanofsky

Cruiserweight Patrick Farrell of Jersey City, NJ scored an impressive four round decision against local rival Jon “The Fighting Marine” Schneider. Farrell decked the Contender Season 4 participant with a right hand in round one and three, but the Yonkers, NY native showed tremendous heart and never stopped moving forward. The scorecards read 40-33 and 40-34 twice.

Farrell moves to 5-0 (3 KO’s) with the victory as Schneider dips to 7-5-1 (4 KO’s).–Matt Yanofsky

Decorated amateur Ismayl Sillakh of the Ukraine improved to 10-0 (9 KO’s) after stopping tough Houston, TX native Larry Pryor inside of four rounds. Sillakh displayed why he is considered a notable prospect, tagging Pryor with hard jabs, straight right hands and body punches during the first three rounds. Pryor was decked hard twice via left hooks in round four and referee Steve Smoger stopped the one-sided contest following the second knockdown at 0:47. Pryor falls to 6-6 (4 KO’s) with the defeat.—Matt Yanofsky

2008 US Olympian, Sadam Ali of Brooklyn, NJ took on fellow Brooklynite Jason Thompson in the walk out bout. Ali, a storied amateur, was in zero danger throughout the contest, but had a major mishap in the dressing room. After arriving at the arena, Ali opened his bag and realized his boxing shoes were nowhere to be found. Luckily, Denis Douglin, who fought earlier in the night, offered a helping hand, or should we say shoes.

Ali was in control throughout the entire bout. He routinely landed powerful straight punches throughout the fight and was able to land then in rapid-fire combinations. Despite the constant barrage of powerful punches in a very one sided fight, Ali was unable knock his opponent down. That came as quite a shock to those still left in the arena. In the end of this welterweight contest, all three judges scored the bout 40-36 in favor of Ali.

Ali improves 5-0 with 2 KO’s, while the noticeably bigger Thompson, who somehow missed weight by 18 lbs for a fight in 09’, drops to 5-5-1 (4 KO’s).

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Rios Batters Teron in Three!!!

Brandon Rios made a statement in the Lightweight division as he pummeled one-time prospect Jorge Teron in round three of a scheduled ten round fight in McAlllen, Texas.

Rios landed heavy power shots over all three rounds as he constantly had Teron backpedaling away from a vicious assualt of hooks to the face. Teron started to bleed from nose in round two as Rios was relentless in his attack. Rios started round three by landing a hard right that backed Teron into the ropes that was follwed by a huge left that sent the mouthpiece of Teron flying out of his mouth. After a brief break to put the mouthpiece in, Rios landed a barrage of punches that made referee Lupe Garcia step in and stop the bout at 1:13 of round three.

Rios, 135 lbs of Oxnard, CA is now 24-0-1 with seventeen knockouts. Teron, 6’0″ 134 1/2 lbs of Bronx, NY took many shots and didn’t go down but is now 23-2-1.

Tomas Villa scored a tenth round disqualification over Juan Ruiz in the final scheduled round of their Featherweight fight.

It was an entertaining battle with both guys giving supreme effort as well as both having moments in the fight. In round ten, Ruiz and Villa were in a clinch and when referee Rafael Ramos tried to break them, Ruiz threw two punches towards Villa and thats when Ramos called a halt to the action at the :18 mark.

Villa is now 21-6-4. Ruiz is 23-6

Jerry Belmontes was cut on the top of his forehead from a first round butt from Morris Chile but Belmontes stuck it out and won a workmanlike unanimous decision in a six round Featherweight bout.

Scores were 60-54, 59-55 and 59-55 for Belmontes, 126 1/2 lbs of Corpus Christie, TX and is now 11-0. Chule, 126 1/2 lbs of Nairobi, Kenya is now 7-9-1.

I’LL DITCH MY 7-YEAR ITCH; SPL CRUNCH NIGHT…(Sport)

Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland) January 26, 2011 Byline: Anthony Haggerty ST JOHNSTONE v MOTHERWELL Tonight, McDiarmid Park, 7.45 STEVEN HAMMELL thought he’d be starting from scratch tonight after curing his seven-year scoring itch against Hibs – until team-mate Jamie Murphy robbed him of the goal.

Defender Hammell believed he’d ended his epic Motherwell drought during Saturday’s 2-1 win when his free-kick seemed to elude everybody and go straight into the net.

However, striker Murphy claimed the deftest of flicks with his head a nd even though the referee credited Hammell with the effort it was eventually awarded to his team-mate.

Hammell, left, confessed he has been ribbed mercilessly about it and revealed his lack of goals in claret and amber is even harder to stomach because he rattled in five at Southend where he spent just 18 months.

Banter He said: “I don’t know how he managed it but Murph somehow got it. go to web site 7 year itch

“It seems you just put your hand up and claim it these days and you get awarded the goals.

“I’ve watched it back and it’s a hard one. There’s been a bit of banter and my last goal was against Partick seven years ago.

“I scored five in my year and a half away from here so I don’t know what it is about Motherwell. It’s a bit puzzling but I just don’t seem to score.

“In my mind I scored at the weekend though so nobody is taking that one away from me.

“The referee put it in his report that it was my goal but that was probably because during every break of play I was in his ear telling him it was mine.

“I should score more goals but it doesn’t bother me too much. As long as we are defending well and keeping clean sheets that will do for me.” Motherwell travel to McDiarmid Park on SPL duty tonight and gaffer Stuart McCall is aiming to get one over a good pal who made a big impression on him as a rookie during their Ibrox days together.

McCall said: “I have a lot of time for Saints boss Derek McInnes and he is a good friend.

“I kept in touch with him and even went to watch a few players for him down south.

“Derek is a terrific lad who has done well and I am not surprised he has been linked with moves away from St Johnstone. He has settled into management well and he was always a great kid.

Tips “What struck me about Derek when he came to Ibrox was that he never thought he had made it when he arrived at Rangers.

“He never once got carried away with the whole Rangers thing, unlike a lot of youngsters.

“Derek always sought out help and advice and wanted to learn. That has continued throughout his career. I might have to phone him for some tips and see how to beat Rangers in Sunday’s League Cup semi-final.” Before then St Johnstone have to be taken care of and McCall is determined to build momentum with back-to-back wins tonight after securing his first victory as Well gaffer on Saturday.

McCall said: “Beating Hibs was huge for us because I had noticed we had gone 10 weeks without a win at home. see here 7 year itch

“Even though we had won in the cup at Dundee it starts to prey on your mind a bit as you begin slipping down the table so it was a result we needed.

“Hopefully we can kick on from here now.

“We have to aim to be in the top six but there will be a lot of clubs from Kilmarnock right down to Hibs who will fancy their chances of doing the same.

“Every club is chasing that but if we get a result at St Johnstone it would be beneficial in helping us achieve that target.” BET BOX Saints haven’t beaten Motherwell at home since 1998 so expect Stuart McCall’s men to arrive in Perth full of confidence. Well to score first pays 21-20. Mr Fixit CAPTION(S):

WELL CRAFTY: Murphy parties after denying pal Hammell, below, a rare goal

Valero retains title after Demarco quits after nine

Edwin Valero made a splash in his first premium cable performance of his career as showed newly added slick defense and boxing skills, incredible heart and courage and landed enough power shots to force Antonio DeMarco to quit on his stool to retain the WBC Lightweight title in Monterrey, Mexico

The heart and courage aspect took place early as an inadvertent elbow landed on the right side of Valero’s forehead and a deep, nasty gash was formed on Valero. That only seemed to light a fire under Valero but instead of turning into the man who was the all out knockout artist but as a slick boxer who paid very much attention to detail, ring generalship and combination punching. Valero continued to do that after the balance of the and landing some hard straight lefts while getting out of the way of any return fire in a Whitakeresque motion as he was lsick with both head and body movement

Vaero mixed it up to the bosy as well as the head while Demarco was able to land some but very few shots of note and seemed to lose steam in the later rounds.

DeMarco gave himself one more round following the eighth as he looked like a spent fighter and he had little success in the ninth and rather then to come out and face more punishment he decided to fight another day giving Valero the well earned an impressive victory.

Valero, 135 lbs of Miranda, Venezuela kept his perfect knockout streak alive at 27-0 with twenty seven knockouts. DeMarco, 135 lbs of Tijuana, Mexico is now 23-2-1

“This was definitely my best performance,’’ said the 5-foot-7½-inch, 28-year- old Valero after making the second title defense of the 135-pound belt he won in April 2009. “I learned I have to pace myself and can’t just come out in the beginning rounds so aggressively.

“I have to save some of that for the later rounds.”

Valero, the busier fighter throughout, connected with many powerful combinations upstairs and to the body, and was as strong in the last round as he was in the first.

“I wasn’t surprised the fight lasted nine rounds. I was expecting it to last the full 12,’’ he said. “I knew I had to keep doing what I was doing in order to win. They thought I wasn’t a boxer and that I couldn’t deal with his reach. They didn’t know that I was a lateral fighter. I showed them that I had a better defense and better legs.’’

A heretofore unknown despite his amazing knockout record – he won his initial 17 starts by first-round knockout — Valero was ecstatic after his debut on SHOWTIME.

“A star is born,” he smiled. “In me, the people have a great boxing champion and with tonight’s performance they have the proof. The fans now know that they will be happy to see my fights.’’

DeMarco fought patiently, perhaps too patiently. He lacked fire and intensity and seemed content to box and land an occasional single punch. If he was waiting for fatigue to set in with Valero, he still is.

“It wasn’t my night,” conceded the 5-foot-10, 24-year-old DeMarco, who entered the scheduled 12-rounder having won 12 and a row and going unbeaten in his last 16 (15-0-1) dating to May 2006. “He got the best of me. I went out there tonight to fight but my body did not respond.”

While dejected, DeMarco did not dispute his corner’s decision to halt the proceedings. “As a Mexican fighter, I did not want to quit, but my corner saw throughout the fight that Valero was the better fighter,’’ he said.’

Luis Carlos Abregu remained undefeated as he came back from a knockdown and score one of his own on the way to a unanimous decision over Richard Gutierrez in a ten round Welterweight bout.

Gutierrez drew first as he landed a perfect left hook that sent Abregu to the canvas in round two. In round three, Abregu landed a hard right hand that was followed by a couple of “cleanup” shots that sent Gutierrez to the deck. Gutierrez ate a few more hard shots but somehow got out the round. Abregi started bozing and landed some nice combinations and boxed weel for the next several rounds.

In round seven, an accidental headbutt caused a cut over the left eye of Abregu. The doctor looked at the cut and Abregu was deemed fit to continue and cruised down the stretch to win by scores of 98-90, 97-97 and 97-91.

Abregu, 147 lbs of Salta, Argentina is now 29-0. Gutierrez, 147 lbs of Miami, FL is now 24-4-1-1.

“I came in knowing that Gutierrez was tough,” said Abregu, who showed surprisingly good boxing skills, movement and defense. “He’s shown it in all his past fights. I knew it wasn’t going to be easy.

“I hurt both my hands in this fight, but whatever injury it is, it was worth it. This was a very hard fight and I am very proud of my performance. I won like I’d hoped. I wanted to be the best man tonight and I was.”

ENNIS; DAWEJKO; HUNTER; GUSTAFSON AND CRUZ SCORE EXPLOSIVE KNOCKOUTS AT A SOLD OUT BLUE HORIZON

PHILADELPHIA (FEBRUARY 6TH, 2010)—Despite warnings of two plus feet of snow, it was standing room only at The Legendary Blue Horizon and those fans who braved the elements were rewarded with one of the most action filled boxing cards that was reminiscent of the days that made The Legendary Blue Horizon the world’s number one boxing venue.

This night was part of the annual Valentine’s Day Special show promoted by Vernoca L. Michael and Blue Horizon Boxing Inc.

The American Red Cross was present and fans donated money to help the relief efforts in the Earthquake ravaged country of Haiti.

In round five, Ennis dropped Vazquez with a blistering left to the body and moments later he did the same thing to the other side of Vazquez’ body with the right and the fight called off.

In one of the most anticipated undercard bouts, Former World Junior Amateur champion Joey Dawejko of Philadelphia needed just forty-seven seconds to dispose of Ricardo Johnson.

Dawejko landed a perfect counter right hand that thrilled the crowd that was heavily supporting the nineteen year old from the Tacony section of town.

Dawejko is now 2-0.

Former U.S Olympic alternate, Eric “The Outlaw” drilled out former world title challenger Roberto Bonilla at the end of round one of their scheduled six round featherweight bout.

Hunter dominated the action with blazing handspeed until a left to the live put Bonilla down and out at end of the first stanza.

In the fight of the night, Jackie Davis scored a four round unanimous decision over Melisenda Perez in a ladies four round war.

The two traded shots and thrilled the crowd and the fighters received standing ovations throughout the fight.

Swedish heavyweight Andreas Gustafson moved to 4-0 with a stoppage over Levay King at the end of round two of their scheduled four round bout.

Ronald Cruz scored an impressive third round knockout over the experienced Martinus Clay in a scheduled six round bout.

FULL RESULTS

6 ROUNDS FEATHERWEIGHTS—Eric Hunter (12-5, 5 KO’s) 125 lbs of Philadelphia KO 1 (3:00) over Roberto Bonilla (22-12) 124 lbs of Ciudad Sandino, NIC

8 Rounds JR MIDDLEWEIGHTS—Derek Ennis (20-2-1, 13 KO’s) 154 lbs of Philadelphia TKO 5 (1:26) over Edwin Vazquez (22-15-2) 150 lbs of Santurce, PR

6 ROUNDS WELTERWEIGHT—Ronald Cruz (8-0, 5 KO’s) of Bethlehem, PA KO 3 (1:57) over Martinus Clay (13-24-4) 148 ½ lbs of Philadelphia

4 ROUNDS FEMALE WELTERWEIGHTS—Jackie Davis (4-0) 146 ½ lbs of Philadelphia U DEC over Melisenda Perez (6-2) 149 lbs of Kansas City, MO…scores were40-36; 40-36 and 39-37

4 ROUNDS HEAVYWEIGHTS—Joey Dawejko (2-0, 1 KO) 224 ½ lbs of Philadelphia KO 1 (:47) over Ricardo Johnson (1-1) 235 lbs of Cincinnati, OH

4 ROUNDS HEAVYWEIGHTS—Andreas Gustafson (4-0, 2 KO’s) 236 lbs of Norrkoping, Sweden KO (end of 2nd) over Levay King (0-2) 231 ½ lbs of PA

4 ROUNDS JR WELTERWEIGHTS—Clement Bethea (1-0) 139 lbs of Philadelphia, PA SPLT DEC over Henry Northan (0-2) 137 lbs of Philadelphia…Scores were 39-37; 39-37 for Bethea; 39-37 for Northan

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ADAMEK TAKES ON ESTRADA TONIGHT ON GFL

NEWARK, NJ (FEBRUARY 6TH, 2009)—Tomaz Adamek battles former United States Olympian Jason Estrada in a twelve round Heavyweight clash at The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

All the action can be seen live on the world (except in Poland and South Africa) number site for streaming LIVE sports, www.gofightlive.tv

For just $9.99 fans can witness a 5 bout card beginning at 8pm.

WEIGHTS FOR CARD
Tomasz Adamek 220 ½ – Jason Estrada 237
Sadam Ali 145 – Jason Thompson 146
Peter Quilin 163 ½ – Fernando Zuniga 164
Patrick Majewski 165 – Anthony Pietrantonio 164
Dennis Douglin 162 – Eddie Hunter 167

An exciting card is on hand, including the IBF Heavyweight International Championship fight featuring Tomasz “Goral” Adamek, Gilowice, Poland & Jersey City, NJ, 39-1, 27 KO’s, vs. Jason “Big Six” Estrada, Providence, R.I., 16-2, 4 KO’s.

With a win, Adamek could be eyeing an April 24th showdown with Chris Arreola.

Before that, he cannot look past Estrada , who himself is a distinguished boxer and will be looking to spring the upset in order to facilitate his career towards Heavyweight glory.

He will have to withstand the nonstop assault of Adamek who is always in an exciting fight. That never say die style catapulted him to two world titles and has his eyes on the big Heavyweight prize.

Adamek and Estrada will look to wage war in front of over 10,000 fans in New Jersey where the action will be hot and furious

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Tomasz Adamek-Jason Estrada: Can Big Six Pull off the upset or will Adamek inch closer to a heavyweight title bout?–LIVE TONIGHT ON GFL

Main Events presents an intriguing crossroads bout tonight at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ when local favorite Tomasz “Goral” Adamek (39-1, 27 KO’s) defends his recently won IBF International heavyweight championship against 2004 US Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada (16-2. 4 KO’s).

Adamek will make his second start at heavyweight after previously winning belts at light heavy and cruiserweight. The Secaucus, NJ based Pole made quite the impression during his debut in the 201+ division, demolishing faded contender Andrew Golota last October.

The highly anticipated bout was billed as the “Polish Fight of the Century” but barely was one, as Adamek twice dropped Golota before the one sided drubbing was stopped in the fifth round. Against Golota, Adamek used his athleticism and hard power punches to simply overwhelm his once promising countryman.

Although Adamek’s chin, heart and willingness to mix it up made him the star he is today, he’s shown improvements in his boxing ability as of late, using a powerful jab to keep opponents at bay. His long term success heavyweight remains to be seen, but it’s only fair to say so far so good.

Estrada has twice failed in notable bouts, but has the chance of a lifetime to revitalize his once promising career against Adamek. Estrada is a classy boxer with quick hands, but doesn’t have much pop in his punches. He has also had well documented difficulties staying in shape.

His first defeat came against amateur rival Travis Walker (who Estrada beat three out of four times with headgear on). Estrada came in against Walker undertrained and overconfident, scaling in at a career high 257 lbs before dropping a majority decision. The Walker fight turned out to be a beauty in disguise, as Estrada rededicated himself en route to dominating his next eight opponents while weighing no more than 245 lbs. The win streak guided him to a fight with top ten heavyweight Alexander Povetkin.

Estrada got off to a good start against the former Olympic Gold Medalist, but was hurt down the stretch and dropped a competitive decision. In his most recent bout, he scored a 7th round stoppage over the upset-minded Zuri Lawrence.

Stylistically, this bout has the makings to be a good one. Estrada’s aforementioned ability to box (he holds skillful victories over gatekeepers/formers contenders in Robert Wiggins, Dominic Jenkins, Lance Whitaker, Derek Bryant and Lawrence) will definitely present problems for Adamek. The last quick-handed boxer Adamek fought was Chad Dawson; the same man who handed him his lone defeat; thus some insiders consider the Providence, RI native a live underdog to say the least.

Estrada also realizes the importance of this bout, weighing in at a career lightest 237 last night. With Adamek’s first true test at heavyweight against coming against a fighter desperate to show why he was once considered a top prospect, tonight’s fight looks to be one worth the price of admission.

The Adamek-Estrada bout can be seen live on www.gofightlive for $9.99 beginning at 8pm eastern

Photo by Ed Mulholland/Main Events

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Statement from Michael Katsidis

Hi everyone ! here is Michaels statement !
Today i propose a challenge to to Juan Diaz !
This is your lifeline ! Lets play who wants to be a millionaire !
It is your turn to phone a friend , call Golden boy and lets make this happen !
Since our last fight i have regained the WBO Lightweight championship of the world !
There has been talk for a bout against Robert Guerrero , a junior lightweight with little interest to me and nothing to gain !
Instead i choose a greater task with a personal meaning !
I propose to come Houston on the 27th of march and put everything i have gained on the line !
Juan this is your opportunity and i ask for a public response within the next 24 hours to show your willingness to accept this challenge !
With confidence , I will abide , come to Houston and and in front of 15000 or more fans defend my title !
MICHAEL KATSIDIS .

Joshua Clottey workout Photo Gallery

#1 Contender Joshua Clottey,Ghana hits the mitts with cornerman Bismarck Bruce as he prepares for his upcoming World Welterweight championship against Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao,General Santos City,Philippines. Top Rank’s “The Event”, will be held on Saturday,March 13 at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas,Texas and televised live on HBO Pay-Per-View.

Photos by Chris Farina/Top Rank

Hernandez drills out Corley in Five!!!!

Freddy Hernandez scored a fifth round stoppage over former WBO Jr. Welterweight champion DeMarcus Corleyat 1:48 of a scheduled ten round Welterweight bout at the Chumash Hotel and Resort in Santa Ynez, California.

The two combatants fought very hard over the first four rounds with each guy taking turns controlling the action. Hernandez had a decided size advantage and in round five landed a booming right that froze Corley before he plummeted to the canvas for which referee Pat Russell stopped the fight.

Hernandez, 148 lbs of Lynwood, CA is now 28-1-1 with nineteen knockouts. Corley, 143 lbs of Washington, DC is 36-13-1.

“My corner kept telling me to throw the right hand more and pick up the pace,’’ said Hernandez, who came out for the fifth with renewed intensity. “We’d seen tapes and saw where Corley slowed down a little after three or four rounds.

“His experience gave me lots of difficulties. That and the fact he was a southpaw and that we only had a week’s notice to prepare. I fought a southpaw before (Damian Frias on Oct. 23, 2009, on ShoBox) but I had a month to prepare for that. I cut in all my fights so I wasn’t concerned about them.

“This is definitely my biggest victory. To knock out an experienced former champion who never gets knocked out is great.’’

“I got caught, simple as that,’’ Corley said. “It happens to the best. Instead of me going bing, bing, bing (punches) and moving out of range, I went bing, bing, bing and stood up and got caught with a clean shot. Until then, I was frustrating him and fighting my fight.

“But I’m not going anywhere. As soon as I can return to the gym, I will. I’m definitely going to fight again.’’

Francisco Contreras scored an emphatic first round stoppage over Juan Castaneda in a scheduled eight round Jr. Welterweight bout.

Contreras jabbed early until he landed a big right hand that wobbled Castaneda before two more shots put Castaneda down for the ten count at 1:38 if round one.

Contreras, 136 1/2 lbs of Irvington, NJ is now 13-0 with twelve knockouts. Castaneda, 137 lbs of La Paz, Mexico is now 16-3-1.

“I am happy to get this win.’’ the 5-foot-10-inch, 25-year-old Contreras said. “All the shots I was hitting him with were solid. It’s too bad for him he couldn’t continue, but if he had gotten back up, I would have knocked him down again.’’

Castaneda said he felt he twisted his ankle just before he got hit and again after he hit the canvas. “This is really a tough way to lose. I hope he’ll give me a rematch,’’ the 5-foot-7, 26-year-old’ Castaneda said. He got me with a great shot and I wanted to get up and keep fighting. But I just couldn’t.’’

Johnson gets 50th win with a big KO over Yusaf Mack on ESPN Friday Night Fights

ESPN’s Friday Night Fights broadcast got off to an explosive start with former 2 time Olympic Gold Medalist Guillermo Rigondeaux 5-0 (4KO) throwing 3 punches and ending the night early with a 1st round KO over Adolfo Landeros 20-12(9). The first punch was a straight left hand that rocked Landeros. The next two came in form of a right hook and a scooping left body shot that floored the underdog, down and out! The end came at just 28 seconds of the first round.

Light heavyweight Glen “The Road Warrior” Johnson 50-13(34KO) was dominate in a 6th round TKO win over Philadelphia’s Yusaf Mack28-3 (17KO).

Both fighters answered the opening bell with respect for one another’s skill and power. Johnson applied early and steady pressure winning the first three rounds. An excellent exchange started and ended an excellent fourth round. Johnson caught Mack in the corner in round 6 and overwhelmed him with combinations and dropped the Philly fighter in his own corner. Johnson showed his wealth of experience in continuing with a steady and calm attack which dropped Mack two more times before the end came at 2:21 of round 6. Mack was caught on the ropes for the majority of the bout.

We caught up with Glenn Johnson and his head trainer Orlando Cuellar immediately after the fight and asked them how did you get Yusaf to fight your fight? (Glen and his trainer) “By utilizing the jab, continually coming forward and going to the body often” (trainer) “Glen looks like he would be easy to match up against but his style is tough to figure out”

Welterweight Ed Paredes ignited the crowd and made a big statement on the way to a 2nd round knockout over Joey Hernandez 15-1-1. Paredes 24-3(15KO) and Hernandez fought to a draw late of 2009 and picked up the great action from the opening bell. Both fighters found their mark in a very good action packed round one with both fighters landing some solid shots. The stark contrasting styles of the two fighters made for an action packed first. Shortly after the opening bell in round two the fighters stood in close and Paredes set up a beautiful picture perfect left hook that dropped Hernandez down and out. The end came at 1:53 of the 2nd round. This brings the first loss to Hernandez’s career.

Yudel Jhonson improves to 5-0 (3KO) with a big KO1 win over Dorian Beaupierre 12-6(6KO). The end came 2:18 of the first round.

Yordanis Despaigne 5-0 (4KO) scored a 1st round KO over Demetrius Davis 19-19. Frank Gentile stepped in at 2:01 of the third round.

ESPN’s Friday night Fights Early Results from Fort Lauderdale FL.

Live from Fort Lauderdale, FL and Nova Southeastern University inside the Don Taft University Center Arena the great action got started early.

Cuban Featherweight Yoandris Salinas improved to 2-0(1KO) with a TKO3 win over Yuniel Ramos who falls to 0-2.

Cruiserweight Yuniel Dorticos 3-0(3KO) got a big first round TKO win over Gary Lavender 8-14 from North Carolina.

Pedro Rodriguez 1-0 earned his first win as a pro with a big third round TKO win over Hilario Guzman 8-29.

In a four round Middleweight bout Manny Woods (3-0 1KO) scored a Unanimous decision over Erik Quinteros who drops to 2-3.

In a closely contested split decision Glendy Hernandez wins his professional debut over Corey Winfield (3-5) in a battle of the heavyweights.

In attendance Kassim Ouma, Gato Figueroa, Francisco Palacios, Yuriorkis Gamboa, Dieuly Aristotle, Juan Urango, BJ Flores, Freddy Roach.
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Weights from Newark, NJ—Adamek-Estrada Saturday night on gofightlive.tv

RED BLUE

6 Rounds – Light Heavyweights

Ismayl Sillakh vs. Larry Pryor

Ukraine 7:10PM Start Time Houston, TX

9-0, 8 KO’s 6-5, 4 KO’s

185 -1/2lbs – Red 188 ½ lbs Yellow/black

4 Rounds – Cruiserweights

Patrick Farrell vs. Jon Schneider

Jersey City, NJ Bronx, NY

4-0, 3 KO’s 7-4-1, 5 KO’s

202lbs – Black/gold/green 192lbs – Gold/black

6 Rounds – Jr. Middleweights

Denis Douglin vs. Eddie Hunter

Morganville, NJ 8:00PM – GFL Seattle, WA

6-0, 3 KO’s 3-1-1, 1 KO

162 lbs – Blue Plaid 167 lbs – Black/White

6 Rounds – Super Middleweights

Przemyslaw Majewski vs. Anthony Pietrantonio

Random, Poland 8:30PM Youngstown, OH

11-0, 7 KO’s 6-3, 5 KO’s

165 lbs – red/white 164 lbs – Black

10 Rounds – Super Middleweights

Peter Quillin vs. Fernando Zuniga

Brooklyn , NY 9:00PM (EST) – Polsat live Ecuador

20-0, 15 KO’s 28-9, 20 KO’s

163 -1/2 lbs – Brown/White 164 lbs – Gray

4 Rounds – Junior Welterweights

Sadam Ali vs. Jason Thompson

Brooklyn, NY LIVE SWING Brooklyn, NY

4-0, 2 KO’s 5-4-1, 4 KO’s

145 lbs – Yemen/USA 146 lbs – Blue

12 Rounds – IBF Heavyweight International Championship

Tomasz Adamek vs. Jason Estrada

Gilowice, Poland Providence, RI

39-1, 27 KO’s 16-2, 4 KO’s

2200 ½ lbs – Red/white 237 lbs – Black/Red

‘Big Six’ tones up for Adamek–SATURDAY NIGHT ON GOFIGHTLIVE.TV

Providence, R.I., native and former 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada, left, stares down IBF International Heavyweight champion Tomasz Adamek at the conclusion of Friday’s weigh-in at the Prudential Center. The two will face one another Saturday night with Adamek’s title on the line.

Estrada weighs in at a record-low for Saturday’s title bout

NEWARK, N.J. (Feb. 5, 2010) — On the eve of the biggest fight of his career, Jason “Big Six” Estrada is in the best shape of his life.

The former 2004 U.S. Olympian clocked in at a lean 237 pounds Friday at the weigh-in for his IBF International Heavyweight championship bout against Polish champion Tomasz Adamek, which will take place tomorrow night at the Prudential Center.

Until Friday, Estrada (16-2, 4 KOs) had never weighed in at less than 239 pounds in his professional career, but with eight weeks to train for this fight, he is in peak physical condition as he prepares to face the hard-punching champion in front of what figures to be a pro-Adamek crowd.

“I’ve never had this much time to train for a fight,” Estrada said. “I’ve always been told three weeks or four weeks (in advance). I’ve never had eight weeks. Never.

“You can always add more to your plate. I’ve never had a problem working hard, especially when it’s such a big opportunity.”

While Adamek is already looking ahead to a bout with heavyweight challenger Chris Arreola, Estrada is hoping to use his speed, footwork and experience at the heavyweight level to pull off the upset. A former cruiserweight world champion, Adamek (39-1, 27 KOs) has fought just once as a heavyweight, knocking out 42-year-old Andrew Golota in October.

“Golota was a big heavyweight in his day — a big puncher and a big, strong guy — but that is not the same Golota,” Estrada said. “To me that’s not really a fight that I would take as a justification to fight me in the heavyweight division. Maybe [Adamek] should have fought someone else.”

Adamek weighed in at 220 1/2 pounds Friday. Saturday’s “Heavy Artillery” show, promoted by Main Events and Ziggy Promotions in association with Classic Entertainment & Sports, begins at 7 p.m.

Whew, Mayweather signs to fight Mosley, but angst still there

Anxiety gave way to relief Wednesday when it was announced that Floyd Mayweather, Jr., had finally signed for a May 1 fight with Shane Mosley, whose promotional point man, Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer, sounded as though the wait for Mayweather’s signature was a little bit like anticipating a dental appointment.

As it turns out, it was routine, a mere formality. Let’s just hope it stays that way until opening bell at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand for a May Day of a fight that won’t generate as much money as Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao would have, but promises to be as good, if not better.

The temptation is to say thanks to Mayweather for a convincing counter to everybody who parrots Bob Arum’s criticism that he is afraid of any threat to his unbeaten record. Well, Mosley, a natural welterweight, is that threat, bigger on a tale of the tape than Pacquiao, a relative newcomer to 147 pounds.

But you can never be sure with Mayweather. Schaefer’s angst, reflected in various news reports, sums up the uncertainty about a fighter with wonderful talents, yet as hard to pin down as he is to hit. Mayweather’s unpredictability is good for HBO’s 24/7, but exasperating for everybody else, including media quick to report that Mayweather had not signed only four days after the agreement — complete with Mosley’s signature — was announced.

The delay, not matter how brief, was enough to make everybody wonder what Mayweather was up to now. Plenty of skepticism is left in the messy wake of failed negotiations for a Mayweather-Pacquiao fight, which won’t happen on March 13 because Pacquiao said no to Mayweather’s demand for random, Olympic-style blood-testing. Everybody has been blamed, which only means that nobody’s reputation escapes unscathed.

Mayweather and Mosley now are scheduled to be in south Florida Sunday for the Super Bowl Sunday. It’s an interesting setting. Mayweather-Pacquiao had been called boxing’s Super Bowl. Peyton Manning and Drew Brees will never have to explain why the Colts and Saints couldn’t agree to a game. I’m not sure Mayweather will be able to explain why he couldn’t agree on a fight with Pacquiao. But it is safe say he will hear the questions and I’m sure he will blame Pacquiao, although familiar trash-talk might be punctuated with caution because of a defamation lawsuit.

Mistrust is everywhere. Mayweather-Mosley represents a real chance to move on. But it won’t be easy. In just a few days, the familiar jitters were there with questions about when – indeed, if — Mayweather would sign. The abortive talks for Mayweather-Pacquiao are just the latest reason.

In September, there was weight-gate before, during and after Mayweather’s unanimous decision over Juan Manuel Marquez. At 146 pounds on the day before the fight, Mayweather failed to meet the catch weight, 144, and willingly wrote a check for $600,000 — $300,000 for each excess pound – to Marquez.

From a ringside seat the next night, Mayweather often looked like a middleweight, especially when his back was to me. I can’t help but think it was no coincidence that he refused to step on unofficial scales for HBO not long before opening bell. After the one-sided fight, he dissed anybody who wanted to know how he heavy he was.

There are some things Mayweather just doesn’t want anybody to know. No wonder Schaefer and many in the media were nervous.

Here’s a suggestion: Andre Berto withdrew from a bout on Jan 30 with Mosley because of concern for family caught in the Haitian earthquake. Tell Berto to stay in the gym. You never know.

NOTES, QUOTES

· According to various reports, Mayweather and Mosley will undergo Olympic-style drug testing. Given Mayweather’s demand in talks for Pacquiao, he will have to insist on the procedure from now on. For Mosley, it’s a significant step. He was linked to performance-enhancers years ago in testimony to a grand jury investigating Balco. What’s not clear is who will conduct the tests. The Nevada State Athletic Commission? The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency? And who will pay for the tests? The fighters? The promoters? The lousy economy would seem to preclude any state commission from taking on the expense.

· News from the World Boxing Association says it will investigate Beibut Shumenov’s controversial split decision over Gabriel Campillo for the light-heavyweight championship on Jan. 29 at the Hard Rock in Las Vegas. While the acronym is at it, how about a few questions asking how a fighter, Shumenov, with only 10 pro bouts could even qualify for a shot at so-called major title?

· Intriguing Jose Benavidez, a 17-year-old junior-welterweight from Phoenix, is scheduled for his second pro fight on Feb. 13 against an unannounced foe at the Las Vegas Hilton on a card, Latin Fury 13/Pinoy Power 3, featuring super-flyweight Nonito Donaire (22-1, 14 KOs) against Gerson Guerrero (43-8, 26 KOs). There’s been some hope that Benavidez could help resurrect a Phoenix market, mostly dormant since Arizona began to enforce tough immigration laws. “I’d really love to fight in Phoenix,’’ Benavidez said. “Hey, it’s my hometown.’’

· And kudos to Chad Dawson, Guillermo Rigondeaux and Top Rank for promises to help in the Haiti relief. Dawson said he has started Champions Challenge. He has invested $5,000 of his money has asked other champs to match it. Rigondeaux, a two-time Olympic gold medalist from Cuba, says he will donate his purse from a fight Friday night against Adolfo Landeros in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to the Children of Haiti Fund. Top Rank announced it is setting aside a percentage of ticket receipts for the earthquake victims.

BOOTH: MASH MARSH AND I’LL RETIRE HAPPY

JASON BOOTH insists he will walk away from boxing a happy man if he wins a London belt outright tomorrow night (5th Feb).

Booth, 32, makes the third defence of his super-bantamweight crown when he faces Matthew Marsh (13-1) at Nottingham’s Harvey Hadden Centre, meaning the belt will be his for keeps if he wins.

It will be his 16th major title fight in a rollercoaster career spanning almost 14 years.

Booth says: “”If I could win the Lonsdale belt outright I will have achieved what I wanted to when I started out and I’ll be happy with that.

“I would like to go further, but anything after this is a bonus.”

Booth capitalised on Marsh’s misfortune last year, when the Londoner gave up this title because of weight-making problems.

Booth won the vacant crown against Mark Moran last April and has looked impressive in subsequent defences against Rocky Dean and Michael Hunter.

Booth, beaten just five times in 39 fights added: “I don’t think a lot of Marsh, but I know he is going to try, come forward and has a winning mentality.”

Marsh’s trainer Johnny Eames believes Marsh’s weight making problems are a thing of the past, after he started working with a professor who is a specialist in dietary problems.

He said: “Matthew needed a rest from boxing last year because all he has done since he was 12-years-old was making weight.

“He took a few months out of the gym and now has got professional advice and is doing the weight properly.”

“There is no way Booth can beat him over 12 rounds and everybody at the gym has piled on Matthew to win on points at 10-1.”

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ERIC “OUTLAW” HUNTER ADDED TO A LOADED CARD THIS FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE LEGENDARY BLUE HORIZON

PHILADELPHIA (February 4, 2010)—What do you get when you have a boxing card that features the Former World Jr. Amateur champion, European Amateur Champion; The USBA Jr. Middleweight champion; A U.S. Olympic Alternate; National Woman’s Amateur champion; An undefeated (7-0) Welterweight plus two potential slugfests featuring four Philly fighters?

All those ingredients will be stirred up into one boxing card this Friday night at The Legendary Blue Horizon that will make up the annual Valentine’s Day show.

The card is promoted by Vernoca L. Michael and Blue Horizon Boxing Inc.

The American Red Cross will be present and is encouraging the boxing fans of Philadelphia to help in the relief efforts after the devastating earthquake in Haiti that took place last month.

Just added today, former U.S. Olympic Alternate, Eric “The Outlaw” Hunter will take on former world title challenger Roberto Bonilla in a six round Featherweight bout.

The main event will feature USBA Jr. Middleweight champion, Derek “Pooh” Ennis battling Edwin Vazquez in a non-title bout scheduled for eight rounds.

Hunter, of Philadelphia has a record of 11-1 with four knockouts is still regarded as one of the top Featherweight prospects as the “Outlaw” is still just twenty-three years old and six straight wins since his only blemish when he dropped a six round split decision to Carlos Vinan back in 2007.

Hunter was a 2004 United States Olympic Alternate after he racked an amazing 187-4 record as an amateur.

Bonilla of Nicaragua has a record of 22-11 with thirteen knockouts and will defiantly present a test stern test for Hunter as Bonilla has fought some of the biggest names of the lower weight classes.

In Bonilla’s eighth fight he scored a sixth round knockout over former world title challenger Adonis Cruz (31-5-2).

Bonilla has shared the ring with Joel Luna Zarate (33-3-2); former IBF Bantamweight champion Luis Perez (19-1); Perennial contender Ricardo Vargas (36-9-3); in back to fights he lost to former world title challengers Evert Briceno (15-0) and Cecilio Santos (14-3-2).

The tough sledding was only just beginning for Bonilla as he has dropped five straight but to look at those five opponents any boxing fan could tell that Bonilla has been thrown to the wolves as that list reads:

In a bid to win the WBA Super Bantamweight title, Bonilla was defeated by top-ten pound for pound fighter Celestino Caballero (23-2); Former World Title challenger Rey Bautista (19-0); Former two-time world champion Oscar Larios (56-5-1); Daniel Diaz (14-1) and in Bonilla’s most recent bout he dropped a ten round unanimous decision to former world champion Eric Morel (40-2) on March 28, 2009.

In the main event, Ennis (19-2-1, 12 KO’s) takes on Vazquez (22-14-2, 8 KO’s)

Undefeated Welterweight, Ronald Cruz (7-0, 4 KO’s) takes on the upset specialist Martinus Clay (13-23-4, 5 KO) in a six round bout.

Former World Junior Amateur champion Joey Dawejko (1-0) makes his long awaited area debut when he takes on Ricardo Johnson (1-0) in a four round Heavyweight bout.

In what looks to be a Cruiserweight slugfest of Philadelphians, Tim Johnson (4-1, 2 KO’s) takes on Charles Hayward (2-2, 1 KO) in a bout scheduled for four rounds

Former European Heavyweight amateur champion, Andreas Gustafsson of Sweden, who holds an amateur win over currant WBA Heavyweight champion David Haye, will risk his 3-0 record against Levay King (0-1) in a Heavyweight bout scheduled for four rounds.

In a battle of Philadelphia Jr. Welterweights, Clemente Bethea makes his pro debut against Henry Northan (0-1) in a bout scheduled for four rounds.

Former U.S. ladies Amateur champion, Jackie Davis (3-0) takes on Melisenda Perez (6-1, 4 KO’s) in a bout scheduled for four rounds in the Welterweight division

QUOTES FROM WEDNESDAY’S PRESS CONFERENCE

Billy Briscoe (Trainer for Martinus Clay)—Martinus will fight anybody. It doesn’t matter because a fight is a fight. He will take this young boy into deep waters and drown him. Cruz will find out how tough it is to go from fighting somebody who is 1-4 to someone who has forty fights and who has fought some of the best fighters on the planet

Clemente Bethea—I am excited to what I have to do. I would like to thank promoter Vernoca Michael, who has already made an impact on me and things I need to do outside the ring.

Charles Heyward—I have trained extra hard for this fight. Tim Johnson better watch out on Friday night.

Joey Dawejko—I am really looking forward to my hometown debut.

Local Sports caster Keith Russell of ABC 6 will be a guest ring announcer

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NYC’S HUSTLER HONEYS INVADE ATLANTIC CITY–FIGHT TO BE SHOWN LIVE ON WWW.GOFIGHTLIVE.TV

On Saturday night Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club – NYC, Hustler Honeys will be out in full force at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, adding to what is an already exciting night of fights being presented by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing. Headlining the show will be an exciting ten round welterweight showdown between Atlantic City’s own Shamone “The Truth” Alvarez (20-2, 11KO) and knockout artist Alexis Camacho (17-2, 16KO). Also on the card will be the always entertaining Vinny Maddalone (32-6, 23KO) taking on Dominique Alexander (19-7-1, 9KO), as well as number of the area’s up and coming talent.

Kicking off the show will be a pre-event party from 5:30-7pm, featuring a meet and greet for guests with the fighters on the card, promoter Joe DeGuardia, as well as all of the Hustler Honeys. Complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served throughout.

Following the meet and greet, the fights will begin shortly after at 7:30pm. During the fight’s the Hustler Honeys will continue their meet and greet with the fans in attendance as well as serve the beautiful ring card girls for the evening’s night of fights.

The Tropicana Casino and Resort is located at 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ and can be contacted by calling (609) 340-4000. The show, promoted by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing will be shown live on GoFightLive.tv. Tickets are priced at $100 (ringside), $50 and $30 with a limited number of V.I.P. packages available at $200. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Star Boxing office at (718) 823-2000 or visiting www.starboxing.com. Tickets may also be purchased at any Ticketmaster outlet, www.ticketmaster.com, or at the Tropicana North Tower Box Office.

ABOUT STAR BOXING:

Star Boxing, Inc. has been in operation since 1992. Star Boxing has worked to produce some of the most exciting and memorable boxing events in recent history. Star has continued to work with and develop a number of very exciting world champions, world rated contenders and young prospects. Star has consistently brought credibility, integrity, and exciting fights to the boxing industry. For more information on Star Boxing, visit the official website at www.starboxing.com.

ABOUT HUSTLER CLUB-NYC:

Opened approximately six years ago, Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club has become the pre- eminent upscale adult men’s cabaret in Manhattan. Fortified by the internationally- known Hustler brand, this venue has become the Mecca for New York’s sports and entertainment elite. It features floating balconies, VIP suites and the nation’s only heated roof deck and cigar lounge, complete with pay per view wide-screen television. Last but not least, the Hustler Honeys are amazing entertainers, creating an erotic experience to remember.

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MIKE JONES BACK IN CAMP FOR FEB. 27 FIGHT WITH BRUSELES

PHILADELPHIA, PA—Unbeaten Mike Jones, of North Philadelphia, has settled into training camp 30 miles outside of Philadelphia in Langhorne, PA, for his Feb. 27 match at Bally’s Atlantic City, NJ, with former world-title challenger Henry Bruseles, of Gurabo, Puerto Rico, for the North American Boxing Association (NABA) welterweight title. Jones splits his workouts between the Newtown Athletic Club in Newtown, PA, and the Hard Rock Gym in Langhorne.

Jones, 27, is ranked No. 8 by the World Boxing Association (WBA), No. 11 by the International Boxing Federation (IBF), No. 16 by the World Boxing Council (WBC). His 19-0 record includes 16 knockouts.

Bruseles, 29, is 28-3-1, 15 K0s. He has won his last seven fights, scoring wins over Ben Tackie, Wilfredo Negron, Mario Ramos and Robert Frankel. Bruseles has been stopped once, by Floyd Mayweather.

Two other major fights on the card feature: Kendall Holt, of Paterson, NJ, vs. Kaizer Mabuza, of Johannesburg, South Africa, 12 rounds, IBF junior welterweight eliminator; Saul Roman, of Tijuana, Mexico, vs. Gabriel Rosado, of Philadelphia, PA, 10 rounds, junior middleweights.

Four preliminary fights complete the show, which begins at 8pm.

The Jones-Bruseles fight and the Roman-Rosado fight will be televised live by Fox Sports Espanol and Fox Sports Net (FSN) beginning at 10 pm as part of the Top Rank Live series.

Top Rank in association with Peltz Boxing is promoting the show.

Tickets are priced at $50 and $75. They are on sale at the offices of Peltz Boxing Promotions, Inc. (215-765-0922) or online at www.peltzboxing.com.

‘Big Six’ puts pride on the line

NEWARK, N.J. (Feb. 4, 2010) — This is more than just a shot at a heavyweight title for Jason “Big Six” Estrada. A victory for Estrada over Tomasz Adamek on Saturday night would also be a win for his fellow Olympic teammates who’ve ventured into the professional ranks.

“I want to thank all of the Polish people that have come here to support Tomasz Adamek,” Estrada’s promoter, Jimmy Burchfield of Classic Entertainment & Sports, said during Wednesday’s press conference, “but Jason ‘Big Six’ Estrada is fighting for the United States of America.

“He’s fighting for his classmates of the 2004 Olympiad. He’s fighting for every future, past and present Olympian. We don’t come to this fight as an opponent. We come to fight. We come to win.”

Estrada, a 2004 U.S. Olympian, is 16-2 as a pro with four knockouts. Adamek, a former cruiserweight world champion now competing as a heavyweight, is 39-1 with 27 knockouts. Saturday’s IBF International Heavyweight title bout will take place at the Prudential Center.

“Funny thing is when I was playing video games as a light heavyweight I was always playing as Tomasz Adamek,” Estrada said. “[I] loved his style and I still love what he did in the light heavy and cruiserweight division, but this is a different story. He’s among big boys now and it will be over his head to fight people like me. Experience, ring ability — everything is on my side.”

Adamek, a man of few words, has predicted a lopsided victory and, in some circles, has guaranteed to knock out Estrada — something no one has done in Estrada’s amateur or professional career.

“Jason is a very unorthodox fighter for this weight class, buy I always believed that no matter who I’m fighting against, it is up to me if I win or lose,” Adamek said. “I know his strengths. I’m sure he thinks he knows my weaknesses, but whatever we are saying now makes no difference whatsoever. You can prove yourself in only one way — by winning. And this is exactly what I intend to do on Saturday.”

Unlike many of his past fights, Estrada has had eight weeks to prepare for Saturday’s bout, which, in addition to his experience as a heavyweight, could give him the edge . Those questions will be answered once the bell rings Saturday night.

“I see some of the media and HBO looking past Jason Estrada,” Burchfield said. “You are all making a big, big, big mistake. Jason’s won every amateur title you can imagine. He’s fought the real fighters, so this is going to be a real fight.”

QUOTES FROM FINAL ADAMEK – ESTRADA PRESS CONFERENCE—FIGHT TO BE BROADCAST SATURDAY ON WWW.GOFIGHTLIVE.TV

Kathy Duva, CEO Main Events –“Tomasz has to win against Jason Estrada before he can realize his dream of being the heavyweight champion. It’s a tremendous fight, people are watching it closely. We are delighted to be promoting it.”

“A lot of people are asking me why Tomasz took this fight. It is one of those fights where it seems as if we brought in a young guy who pretty much plays to Tomasz’s “not so strengths”; I don’t want to say weaknesses because I don’t think Tomasz has any of those! Jason’s got strength, he’s got speed, he’s got movement. He’s got a lot of the things that have given Tomasz problems in the past. This fight will give Tomas a good opportunity to deal with all those things.”

“Tomasz is never afraid, he amazes me. He goes into each fight calm and cool, and always confident that he will win. We all believe in him. We know he will give us another great fight, in exciting Adamek fashion and add another victory to his record.”

Tomasz Adamek – “I never underestimate anyone, ever. This is boxing; you have to be prepared every time because you can lose not only the fight but also your health. I know what’s at stake on Saturday – for me and for Jason.”

“I’m always asked if I feel worthy to be in the heavyweight division and my answer always is – just watch me fight and you’ll know the answer. I don’t expect anybody to respect me because I was champion in two other weight classes – just enjoy what you see when I’m in the ring. I did not lose any strength as compared to being a light heavyweight or cruiser weight. Contrary – fighting at my natural weight helped me be a better boxer. I expect to weigh around 222 pounds for the fight. That’s natural weight and power, zero loss of energy.”

“Mine will be a great mix of European and American style boxing because of my two trainers – Roger Bloodworth and Andrzej Gmitruk.“

“Jason is a very unorthodox fighter for this weight class, buy I always believed that no matter who I’m fighting against, it is up to me if I win or lose. I know his strengths; I’m sure he thinks he knows my weaknesses. But whatever we are saying now makes no difference whatsoever. You can prove yourself in only one way – by winning. And this is exactly what I intend to do on Saturday. Don’t blink, don’t miss a second”.

“I will win.”

Jason Estrada – “Funny thing is when I was playing video games as a light heavyweight I was always playing as Tomasz Adamek. Loved his style and I still love what he did in light heavy and cruiserweight division. But this is different story, he’s among big boys now and it will be over his head to fight people like me. Experience, ring ability – everything is on my side. He’s making a big error thinking that beating aging Golota makes him a good heavyweight. Not at all.”

“I also understand that he has to say the things he’s saying – about putting me on canvas, talking about other fights after fighting me. He has to believe it, but believing and doing it are two different things.”

“This was my best training camp ever – by far. More than 8 weeks of very hard work, no injuries, no problems. I’m in my prime, I have to prove this now and help Adamek to fight Steve Cunningham again – as a cruiserweight. After this fight he will be finished in my division. I will prove that those are not just words this coming Saturday.”

Jimmy Burchfield, CES – “Main Events is the greatest promotion company in the whole sport. They only made one mistake; and that was picking Jason Estrada!”

“I want to thank all of the Polish people that have come here to support Tomasz Adamek, but Jason “Big Six” Estrada is fighting for United States of America. He’s fighting for his classmates of the 2004 Olympians. He’s fighting for every future, past and present Olympian. We don’t come to this fight as an opponent. We come to fight, we come to win.”

“I see some of the media and HBO looking past Jason Estrada. You are all making a big, big, big mistake. Jason’s won every amateur title you can imagine. He’s fought the real fighters, so this is going to be a real fight.”

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Q & A with Tomasz Adamek–Battles Estrada this Saturday on gofightlive.tv

Hello Tomasz, welcome to 15rounds.com

Firstly you have a fight this weekend with Jason Estrada. What do you expect him to bring to this fight?

I don’t really care what other fighters are bringing. I always thought it was up to me. The wins and losses are controlled by me.

Now your fighting up at Heavyweight now, how do you find fighting much bigger guys?

There is no difference in my approach to training, whether I am fighting someone who is 5’ tall or someone who is 7’ tall. It really doesn’t matter to me. It’s about me imposing my will on the other fighter. Training is basically the same just my sparring partners are heavier. The bigger fighters aren’t scaring me.

What is your walk around weight between fights? What weight are you looking to be for Estrada? Did you struggle with weight much making Light Heavyweight and then Cruiserweight?

I walk around naturally at 209 to 214 pounds. I will be between 220 and 222 pounds for the Estrada fight, which seems to be the best weight for me – the most natural. I absolutely struggled to make Light Heavyweight. I’d have to lose between 15 and 20 pounds for each fight. My body took a big beating. Even at cruiserweight I’d have to lose 7 to 10 pounds. It was not easy at either weight.

Without getting to far ahead of ourselves it has been mentioned a win over Estrada will propel you into a fight on HBO with Chris Arreola. Do you have any thoughts on that potential fight?

Do not ask me about Arreola today. I have this fight to think about. Ask me on Sunday.

What prompted you to first make the move up to Heavyweight? Is it the pay days, the possibility of becoming a three weight world champion, or did you struggle to make weight?

Struggling to make weight at the other weight classes had something to do with it, but it’s really always been my dream.

What do you think of the current state of the Heavyweight’s?

I think there are mostly 2 dominant players – the Klitschko’s. But even those guys are beatable. I think there is a huge difference between them and all the other heavyweights.

Can you tell us about you early years in Zywiec, Poland and how it took you into Boxing?

I started boxing when I was 12, I liked it right away. My father loved boxing. He died when I was 2 years old, I don’t remember him, but he said to my Mother, ‘If we have a son, he will be a boxer’, I want to make him proud.”

What do you like to do when your not Boxing?

I enjoy playing tennis and soccer. I have always liked working out to keep in shape. And I like driving fast!

Who would you say is the best fighter you have fought in you career to date?

I would have to answer Chad Dawson because he is the only one who ever beat me.

Your extremely popular in your homeland of Poland and also in Polish communities in America like Chicago and also in Newark. Can you tell us a bit about why you think your so popular amongst your countrymen?

I think it’s because of the way I fight. Polish people can identify with me. Everyone really counts on me to be a good reflection of the Polish people. I am obviously very proud of my Polish heritage.

Finally do you have a message for your fans?

I would love for all of my fans to come support me at Prudential Center. I really get such energy from the crowd. I will win!

Best Wishes Tomasz & good luck on Saturday.

Anson Wainwright
15rounds.com

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Chisora – Baker & DeGale – Groves

Following the withdrawal of Danny Williams last week Derek Chisora’s 11-0(6) will now face Williams Prize Fighter conqueror Carl “The Fridge” Baker 9-4(6). The fight will be billed as an eliminator for the British title. The 28 year old Baker who hails from Sheffield appeared capable enough in Prizefighter and should provide Chisora with a test. It was also rumoured that Tyson Fury was offered the chance to fight Chisora but decided against it.

Also appearing on the Wembley Arena card will be James Degale 5-0(3). He has reportedly been offered £50,000 to fight former amateur rival George Groves 8-0(6) on the David Haye-John Ruiz undercard on 3 April. However it would be a major surprise if this comes off as many behind the scene’s will believe that a few years down the road that the purse they would get for fighting each other would be considerably more than what has been offered at the moment.

Tamara-Calderon in the Works?

Manager Nelson Fernandez informed 15rounds that talks between his newly crowned IBF Junior Flyweight champion Carlos Tamara of North Bergen, NJ and WBO/Ring Magazine champion Ivan Calderon of Guaynabo, PR are likely to take place in the coming days about a unification match in Puerto Rico.

“We understand that Calderon is a longtime champion and a great fighter, but we are looking for a fair negotiation”, stated Fernandez. “Everyone wanted to see Calderon vs Viloria, but Carlos is the man that beat the man, so this is the fight to make!”

Tamara, 21-4 (15 KO’s), scored a shocking 12th round TKO to take Viloria’s belt January 23 in The Philippines. The 2004 Olympian was behind on points, but battled back in what many insiders consider the biggest upset thus far in 2010.

Unbeaten at 33-0-1 with 6 wins by kayo, Calderon is regarded as one of the top fighters on the planet. The slick boxing Puerto Rican was a longtime title holder at Strawweight (105 lbs), before moving to junior flyweight, where he has five successful defenses.

Tamara and a member of Universal Promotions are heading to Puerto Rico Tuesday to stop by a number of radio and TV stations to spice up the potential fight.

E-mails to Puerto Rico based promotional firm PR’s Best Boxing weren’t immediately returned, but Calderon is tentatively scheduled to fight in April.

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Mayweather signs contract; Fight with Mosley on for May 1st

According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, Floyd Mayweather finally signed his contract and his mega showdown with Shane Mosley is officially set for May 1st in Las Vegas.

“He signed. It’s going to be a great fight,” said Judd Burstein, who is the attorney for Mosley.

“Al Haymon’s word is gold to me. He told me personally,” Burstein said. “We spoke and he said Floyd signed. It was a short but happy conversation. Shane is excited. We all know it’s going to be a great fight.”

“This one is definitely for the fans as I wasn’t going to waste anyone’s time with a meaningless tune-up bout and asked to fight Shane immediately,” Mayweather said. “I have said ever since I came back to the sport that I only wanted to fight the best. I think Shane is one of the best, but come May 1, he still won’t be great enough to beat me.”

Said Mosley, “I have always wanted to fight Floyd and now it is finally coming true. I am already in great shape and ready to show everyone on May 1 that I am stronger, faster and better than he is. I will have no problem beating him.”

“Floyd has been trying to make this fight for the last 10 years, so he is extremely excited about the opportunity to face Shane,” said Leonard Ellerbe, a Mayweather adviser. “He can’t wait to extend his undefeated record and perform at the highest level. More importantly, he is also happy to set the precedent for random blood testing in order to ensure fair and safe contests for all fighters.

“When two champions of this caliber meet in the ring, you can expect nothing but excellence and that is what we are going to see on May 1,” said Richard Schaefer CEO of Golden Boy Promotions who will promote the fight. “Shane Mosley is one of the greatest fighters of this era and I commend him for not only agreeing to the fight against Mayweather, but also agreeing to participate in a testing process that can only help the integrity of the sport.”