The enigmatic British heavyweight Dereck Chisora will top a big British fight card LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on BoxNation on Saturday July 20th. Chisora’s opponent will be named shortly, but offers have been made to leading contenders Tyson Fury, Manuel Charr, Tomasz Adamek and Fres Oquendo.

Also featuring on the bill, unbeaten champions Frankie Gavin and Denton Vassell clash in a hotly anticipated domestic showdown with their British and Commonwealth titles and records on the line in what promises to be an explosive fight. One of the nation’s brightest up and comers Paul Butler, the current British and Commonwealth Super-Flyweight Champion, fights for the second time in three weeks and Ireland’s Gary O’Sullivan defends his WBO International Middleweight title for the first time.

PAUL SMITH V TONY DODSON MOVED TO JUNE 28TH
Paul Butler will also feature on Liverpool Olympia bill
BoxNation commentator Paul Smith returns to the ring when he takes on Merseyside rival Tony Dodson for the Vacant British Super-Middleweight title in this eagerly awaited rematch and Paul Butler’s Vacant WBO Intercontinental Super-Flyweight title challenge will now feature on a bumper Liverpool Olympia bill LIVE on BoxNation on June 28th.

SAUNDERS V RYDER WILL BE LIVE ON BOXNATION
Big hitting Saunders to face unbeaten Ryder in British title fight
British and Commonwealth Middleweight Champion, the dynamite fisted Billy Joe Saunders, faces one of his biggest tests so far as he’s challenged by the dangerous, 14-0 (8 KO) John Ryder. The date and venue are yet to be confirmed, but Queensberry Promotions have won the purse offer and we’re all set for another high octane British fight night on BoxNation!

Find out more about all these fights and see BoxNation’s growing summer schedule here.

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Chicago, IL, Tuesday, May 21, 2013–WBA Latin American Heavyweight Champion “Fast” Fres Oqendo (35-7, 23 KOs) will defend his title as well as vie for the vacant NABA Heavyweight belt against Derric Rossy (28-6, 14 KOs) during the 10 round main event at “Fight Night at the Horseshoe” on Saturday, June 8, at 7:30 PM at the The Venue inside of Hammond, Indiana’s Horseshoe Casino. Dynamic super middleweight Mike “Hollywood” Jimenez (10-0, 7 KOs) and equally exciting lightweight Frankie “Time Bomb” Scalise (6-1, 6 KO’s) are the co-features for the evening. Tickets start at $40.00 and are available at ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets or The Venue box office.

“Fres is working hard to defend his WBA Latin American title and hopes to pick up the NABA belt,” said Hitz. “As he waits for his shot at the world title, a strong opponent like Derric Rossy will prove to be a worthy test.”

Oquendo is from Chicago, while Rossy hails from Medford, NY.

Supper middleweight Jimenez of Chicago, who remains undefeated after 10 fights, will face “King” David Thomas (10-4 8 KOs) of Evansville, IN in a six round bout. Comebacking lightweight Scalise, a proud product of Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood, and Reymundo “The Prosecutor” Hernandez of Atchison, KS, a veteran of 19 professional fights, are scheduled to go four rounds.

Since its debut in 1991, Hitz Boxing has been the Midwest’s leading boxing promoter. Led by Bobby Hitz, who boasted a 21-4 record with 18 KO’s as a boxer, Hitz Boxing is the longest running boxing promoter in the Chicago area dating back to the bi-monthly boxing series the “Ramada Rumble,” held at the former Rosemont Ramada Inn. The organization currently promotes the wildly popular “Fight Night at the Horseshoe” at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, IN and is the subject of “Hitz Boxing,” a reality show airing on YouTube which has amassed over 3 million views. Over the years the organization has produced matches that have included some of the top names in boxing such as James Toney, Antonio Tarver, Montell Griffin, Iran Barkley, Andrew Golota and “Fast” Fres Oquendo.

The $500 million Horseshoe Casino, a Caesars Entertainment Corporation property, just 20 minutes from downtown Chicago is the premier entertainment and gambling destination in Chicagoland. Where legendary gaming lives on, Horseshoe boasts more than 350,000 square feet with over 3,000 slot machines, over 100 table games, one of the largest poker rooms in the Midwest, and more. The Venue at Horseshoe Casino is proud to offer the ultimate concert and entertainment destination and premier experience in a flexible space that can hold up to 3,300 guests. Dining elegance is not overlooked and guests can choose from a variety of dining options including; Jack Binion’s Steak House which overlooks Lake Michigan and winner of the 2009, 2010, 2011 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and the May 2012 OpenTable Diners’ Choice award, around-the-globe variety at the Village Square Buffet, and a taste of Chicago at Benny’s Pub and Eatery.

For more information, please visit: www.chicagohorseshoe.com.

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Chicago, IL, Tuesday, May 7, 2013–Today Bobby Hitz announced that the next installment of “Fight Night at the Horseshoe” will feature four of Chicago’s most exciting boxers as WBA Latin American Heavyweight Champion “Fast” Fres Oqendo (35-7, 23 KOs), super middleweight Mike “Hollywood” Jimenez (10-0, 7 KOs), cruiserweight Dimar “Strongman” Ortuz (9-0, 6 KOs), lightweight Frankie “Time Bomb” Scalise (6-1, 6 KO’s) take to the ring at The Venue inside of Hammond, Indiana’s Horseshoe Casino on Saturday, June 8. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the actions begins at 7:30 PM. Tickets start at $40.00 and are available at ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets or The Venue box office.

“With Povetkin and the Klitschko brothers deciding to take other fights we wanted to get Fres in the ring and keep him busy until he gets his shot,” said Hitz. “He deserves a title bout but until that time comes we will continue working him against other fighters.”

Jimenez and Ortuz remain unbeaten, while Scalise is staging an impressive comeback. All are fan favorites.

“Chicago boxing fans are witnessing amazing undefeated streaks by Hollywood and Dimar. These two local fighters are quickly distinguishing themselves as ones to watch,” said Hitz. “Frankie’s electrifying comeback has been really special for all who are witnessing it. On June 8th all four of these local fighters will put on a great show.”

Hitz will announce the rest of the card on Monday, May 13.

Since its debut in 1991, Hitz Boxing has been the Midwest’s leading boxing promoter. Led by Bobby Hitz, who boasted a 21-4 record with 18 KO’s as a boxer, Hitz Boxing is the longest running boxing promoter in the Chicago area dating back to the bi-monthly boxing series the “Ramada Rumble,” held at the former Rosemont Ramada Inn. The organization currently promotes the wildly popular “Fight Night at the Horseshoe” at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, IN and is the subject of “Hitz Boxing,” a reality show airing on YouTube which has amassed over 3 million views. Over the years the organization has produced matches that have included some of the top names in boxing such as James Toney, Antonio Tarver, Montell Griffin, Iran Barkley, Andrew Golota and “Fast” Fres Oquendo. For more information visit hitzboxing.com

The $500 million Horseshoe Casino, a Caesars Entertainment Corporation property, just 20 minutes from downtown Chicago is the premier entertainment and gambling destination in Chicagoland. Where legendary gaming lives on, Horseshoe boasts more than 350,000 square feet with over 3,000 slot machines, over 100 table games, one of the largest poker rooms in the Midwest, and more. The Venue at Horseshoe Casino is proud to offer the ultimate concert and entertainment destination and premier experience in a flexible space that can hold up to 3,300 guests. Dining elegance is not overlooked and guests can choose from a variety of dining options including; Jack Binion’s Steak House which overlooks Lake Michigan and winner of the 2009, 2010, 2011 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and the May 2012 OpenTable Diners’ Choice award, around-the-globe variety at the Village Square Buffet, and a taste of Chicago at Benny’s Pub and Eatery.

For more information, please visit: www.chicagohorseshoe.com.

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Chicago Promoter Bobby Hitz refuses to take “no” for an answer regarding Fres Oquendo’s WBA heavyweight title shot against the Russian WBA Heavyweight Champion Alexander Povetkin.

“Yesterday, we put out a press release telling the truth, and today they are calling, begging us to tell a lie. But I’m not afraid to tell the world what is really going on,” said Hitz. “We were offered a heavyweight title fight against Povetkin a couple of weeks ago and we accepted Povetkin’s lowball offer because we know that Fres can knockout Povetkin. And it is absolutely true that Povetkin’s handlers informed us that they were going in a different direction, because after studying Fres they realized that Fres was too fast, too slick and too big a risk for Povetkin. Povetkin’s handlers told us themselves that they want an ‘easy’ opponent which is why they are now considering the unknown Polish fighter Andrzej Wawrzyk who has fought nobody.”

“After we put out our release, I got a call from a major boxing website saying that they were concerned that Povetkin’s promoter, Sauerland, would take action against them so they would not run the story. But truth is an absolute defense, so they can say or deny all they want, but here in the U.S., we have freedom of the press and I intend to exercise my God-given right,” Hitz continued.

“Today, I got a call from one of my associates that Povetkin’s handlers had called, begging me to shut up, that no decision had been made yet,” said Hitz. “Well I am not shutting up because a decision was already made. We were offered the fight, we accepted the fight, we had Fres sign a bout agreement for the fight and now they are chickening out because they realize they made a mistake in choosing Fres and have admitted to us they want an ‘easy’ opponent.”

“I’m told that Roy Jones, Jr. is very popular and highly respected in Russia,” Hitz continued. “Well Roy Jones and I are the co-promoters of Oquendo, and we both guarantee that Povetkin vs. Oquendo will be a great fight. So we are calling upon all the boxing fans in Russia to rise up and stop this injustice and make Povetkin and his handlers live up to their word so they get a real fight, not a Polish joke.”

ABOUT HITZ BOXING: Since its debut in 1991, Hitz Boxing has been the Midwest’s leading boxing promoter. Led by Bobby Hitz, who boasted a 21-4 record with 18 KO’s as a boxer, Hitz Boxing is the longest running boxing promoter in the Chicago area dating back to the bi-monthly boxing series the “Ramada Rumble,” held at the former Rosemont Ramada Inn. The organization currently promotes the wildly popular “Fight Night at the Horseshoe” at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, IN and is the subject of “Hitz Boxing,” a reality show airing on YouTube which has amassed over 3 million views. Over the years the organization has produced matches that have included some of the top names in boxing such as James Toney, Antonio Tarver, Montell Griffin, Iran Barkley, Andrew Golota and “Fast Fres Oquendo.

“No one deserves the Klitschko fight more than me,” says long-time heavyweight contender Fres Oquendo.

WBA #5 and WBA #12-rated Oquendo (35-7, 23 KOs) can make a strong case for being the next to face WBA/IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko on April 6 in Hanover, Germany.

“I’m seeing these newcomer kids talking about how they deserve to fight Klitschko. I haven’t lost a fight legitimately since 2006. In 2003, I had a world-title fight and lost an outrageous robbery against Chris Byrd. Byrd went on to lose the title that I should have won that night to Wladimir. So, if they hadn’t stolen my title from me that night, I would have already had a fight against Wladimir! Me getting the fight against Wladimir is boxing karma making things right.”

39-year-old Oquendo, who began his career in 1997, has won countless regional titles and is still stopping the opponents he’s supposed to stop. He took out capable veterans Robert Hawkins and Joey Abell in his two latest appearances.

“I’m still as sharp as I’ve ever been and I know how to get to Wladimir. I’ve been trying to get him in the ring for years because I see what you need to do to beat him. Plus, if you put my resume next to anybody else’s that they’re talking about it’s like a joke. Nobody else deserves this fight as much as I do. So let’s get it done, call my promoter, Bobby Hitz, so I can start training to go over there and kick his ass.”

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PENSACOLA, Fla. (December 7, 2010) – Square Ring Promotions and The Heavyweight Factory announced today the full fight card that will be streamed live this evening at 7:00 pm EST/4:00 pm PST on GoFightLive.com (PPV $9.99).

“The Internet is the wave of the future, and we are excited to be able to offer this exciting card in its entirety to boxing fans,” said John Wirt, CEO of Square Ring Promotions. “All the new television sets now come with some sort of Internet connection, and the ability to be able to stream an event with 72 scheduled rounds of boxing really demonstrates how the Internet is going to change the depth of the content available to fans. We greatly appreciate Kris Lawrence and Henry Rivalta of The Heavyweight Factory for making the entire card available.”

Roy Jones, Jr. will be providing his boxing analysis with play-by-play commentator Rob Brown. The scheduled bouts are:

BOUT # 1
4 ROUNDS HEAVYWEIGHT
Yasmany Consuegra NAME Watson Pierre
Miami, FL via Cuba CITY Sunrise, FL
3-0-0 (1 KO) RECORD 1-0-0 (1 KO)

BOUT #2
6 ROUNDS HEAVYWEIGHT
Inocente Fiz NAME Anthony “Psycho” Woods
Miami, FL via Cuba CITY Nassau, Bahamas
4-0-0 (2 KO’s) RECORD 7-14-0 (3 KO’s)

BOUT #3
4 ROUNDS HEAVYWEIGHT
Eirc “The Viking” Leander NAME Larry Slayton
Palm Beach, FL CITY Atlanta, GA
8-1-0 (6 KO’s) RECORD 1-2-1

BOUT #4
4 ROUNDS FEATHERWEIGHT
Yoandris Salinas NAME Danny Aquino
Miami, FL via Cuba CITY North Carolina via Mexico
3-0-0 (1 KO) RECORD 5-0-0 (1 KO)

BOUT # 5
4 ROUNDS HEAVYWEIGHT
Magamed Sbdusalamov NAME Jerry “Big Daddy” Butler
CITY Nassau, Bahamas
8-0 RECORD 8-8-1 (8 KO’s)

BOUT #6
8 ROUNDS HEAVYWEIGHT
Luis “Big Thing” Ortiz NAME Francisco Alvarez
Hollywood, FL via Cuba CITY Canovanas, Puerto Rico
4-0-0 (3 KO’s) RECORD 12-1-0 (10 KO’s)

BOUT #7
10 ROUNDS LIGHTWEIGHT WBA LATIN TITLE
Richard Abril NAME Miguel A. Muriguia
Miami. FL via Cuba CITY Mexico City, Mexico
13-2-1 (6 KO’s) RECORD 18-16-1 (15 KO’s)

BOUT #8
10 ROUNDS HEAVYWEIGHT NABA TITLE
Cedric “The Boss” Boswell NAME Owen ‘What The Heck’ Beck
Atlanta, CA CITY Nashville, TN via Jamaica
31-1 (24 KO’s) RECORD 29-6 (20 KO’s)

BOUT # 9
10 ROUNDS WELTERWEIGHT WBA INTERNATIONAL TITLE
Brad Solomon NAME Anges Adjaho
Lafayette, LA CITY Geneva, NY via Benin
15-0-0 (7 KO’s) RECORD 25-3-0 (14 KO’s)

MAIN EVENT
12 ROUNDS HEAVYWEIGHT IBF INTERCONTINENTAL TITLE
“Fast” Fres Oquendo NAME Oliver “Atomic Bull” McCall
Chicago, IL CITY Chicago, IL
32-6-0 (21 KO’s) RECORD 54-10-0 (37 KO’s)

***ALL BOUTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE***

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HOLLYWOOD, FLA/ NEW YORK (December 6, 2010)—TOMORROW night, a crossroads heavyweight fight between former Heavyweight champion Oliver McCall and former world title challenger Fres Oquendo will take place with huge implications for the winner. The bout will headline a card from the beautiful Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida and will be seen around the world, LIVE on www.gofightlive.tv

The bout will be for the IBF Intercontinental Heavyweight championship.

The bout plus a full undercard can be seen LIVE at 7pm est. for just $9.99 by clicking: http://www.gofightlive.tv/Events/Fight/Boxing/Tuesday_Night_Fights__McCall_Vs_Oquendo/894

With the consistent uncertainty in the Heavyweight division, the winner of this bout will get a big leg up in being able to once again compete for the Heavyweight championship of the world.

McCall has a career that has spanned twenty-five years, has a record of 54-10 with thirty-seven knockouts.

McCall has been in the ring with just about every big-time Heavyweight that has competed in the last quarter century as he has shared the ring with former undisputed champion James “Buster” Douglas (L 10); Former Cruiserweight champion Orlin Norris (L 10) ; Former WBA Heavyweight champion Bruce Seldon (TKO 9); former world title challenger Tony Tucker ( L 12) before shocking the world by stopping WBC Heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis with the right hand heard round the world on September 24, 1994.

McCall made one defense against the legendary Larry Holmes before dropping the belt to Frank Bruno in Bruno’s homeland of England.

Two fights later he lost a rematch to Lewis in an effort to regain the WBC crown.

McCall then racked up thirteen straight victories, which included a stoppage over former WBO champion Henry Akinwande, McCall lost a close decision to former world title challenger DaVarryl Williamson.

McCall once again ripped off a long winning streak as he won ten straight before losing to former world title challenger and former Cruiserweight champion Juan Carlos Gomez.

McCall has won three of his last four which includes has fight when he dropped a twelve round unanimous decision to Timur Ibragimov on June 15.

Oquendo has not been around as long as McCall but he is still a tough veteran and has a lot of success beating top competition.

Oquendo has a record of 32-6 with twenty-one knockouts and has been a pro for thirteen years.

Oquendo won his first twenty-one bouts which included solid wins over Duncan Dokawari (12-0); former world title challenger Phil Jackson (42-7); former world title challenger Bert Cooper; A breakout performance over Clifford Etienne and a 3rd round stoppage over David Izon (27-3) before Oquendo’s first loss came at the hands of future world title challenger David Tua (27-3).

After two wins, Oquendo received two consecutive shots at the world Heavyweight title.

On September 20, 2003, Oquendo dropped a twelve round unanimous decision to IBF Champ Chris Byrd in a bout that many believed that Oquendo won. That earned him an opportunity to fight WBA champion John Ruiz in Madison Square Garden.

This was a bout that was basically even on the scorecards until Ruiz stopped Oquendo in Round 11.

Three fights later, Oquendo lost a hotly disputed decision to former four-time world champion Evander Holyfield.

In his last eight bouts, Oquendo has gone 6-2 with a win over former WBA champion Bruce Seldon and dropping bouts to former world champion James Toney and his last bout which was a razor thin loss to former world cruiserweight champion Jean Marc Mormeck.

In the co-feature world ranked (WBC #8; WBA #4) Welterweight Brad Solomon will put his undefeated mark of 15-0 (seven Knockouts) against tough Anges Adjaho in a ten round bout.

The native of Lafayette, Louisiana has defeated undefeated Ray Robinson (11-0) and knockout artist Kenny Galarza (13-0).

Solomon fought just twelve days ago when he scored a second round stoppage over Javier Gallegos in Nicaragua.

Adjaho has a record of 27-3 with fourteen knockouts and won his first twenty-five fights.

He lost a close split decision to future world champion Miguel Acosta before winning two in a row which included a win over former world title challenger Fernando Angulo.

Adjaho has lost two in a row which includes his last outing when he lost a ten round unanimous decision to Mark Melligan on July 3rd in Reno, Nevada.

FULL CARD
12 Rounds Heavyweights—Oliver McCall (54-10, 37 KO’s) vs. Fres Oquendo (32-6, 21 KO’s)
10 Rounds Welterweights—Brad Solomon (15-0, 7 KO’s) vs. Anges Adjaho (25-3, 14 KO’s)
10 Rounds Lightweights—Richard Abril (13-2-1, 6 KO’s) vs. TBA
8 Rounds Heavyweights—Luis Ortiz (4-0, 3 KO’s) vs. TBA
6 Rounds Cruiserweights—Azea Augustama (9-0, 6 KO’s) vs. Epfanio Mendoza (30-10-1, 26 KO’s)
6 Rounds Cruiserweights—Pedro Rodriguez (3-0, 3 KO’s) vs. TBA
6 Rounds Jr. Middleweights—Inocente Fiz (4-0, 2 KO’s) vs. Damian Tinker (3-3, 1 KO)
4 Rounds Heavyweights—Eric Leander (8-1, 6 KO’s) vs. TBA
4 Rounds Heavyweights—Magomed Abdusalamov (8-0, 8 KO’s) vs. TBA