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May 21, 2013

KESSLER READY

 


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WBA Super-Middleweight Champion Mikkel Kessler (46-2, 35 KOs) has arrived in London prior to his blockbuster unification rematch with IBF champion Carl Froch (30-2, 22 KOs). The Viking Warrior held a media training session at the Hayemaker gym today. “The hard work has been done, Jimmy Montoya has put me through some very exhausting sessions,” Kessler said. “I´ve had the best sparring of my career against top guys like Nathan Cleverly, George Groves and Erik Skoglund. I am in fantastic shape and I am ready to beat Froch again. Bring it on!
“Carl has put himself under a lot of pressure. That can make you do stupid things and mistakes. I am in great shape, I couldn't be more ready, I feel very comfortable. Froch will definitely not get his revenge.”

ESPN LAYING OFF AS MANY AS 400

ESPN is laying off as many as 400 employees Tuesday in an effort to boost profit margins, according to reports.
A spokesperson for the Disney-owned network confirmed in an e-mail to Mashable that layoffs were taking place. The spokesperson declined to discuss numbers or details, saying only that the company is "implementing changes... to enhance our continued growth while smartly managing costs."
"While difficult, we are confident that it will make us more competitive, innovative and productive," the spokesperson added.
The staff cuts are surprising and unexpected, given the profitability of ESPN's business. According to Deadspin, which broke news of the layoffs, Disney is asking all of its divisions to reduce costs. A source who said he was laid off "out of the blue" after nine and a half years at the company told Deadspin that ESPN isn't meeting its profit margin requirements, in part because of the lavish sums it's paying to secure rights for live events coverage. The technology group is among the hardest hit, with "at least" 40 layoffs in that division, Deadspin said.
This is the first major set of layoffs at the network since 2009, when ESPN cut 100 jobs at its Bristol, Conn., office. There are about 4,000 employees currently working at the Bristol office, and another 3,000 spread out in offices in Los Angeles, Miami, Seattle and elsewhere. The network is in the middle of constructing its largest and most expensive building to date, a 200,000-square-foot addition that will house SportsCenter.

GGG VS MACKLIN UNDERCARD

Ever since it was first announced, boxing insiders and fans alike have been buzzing about the much-anticipated upcoming middleweight championship showdown between defending WBA/IBO champion Gennady "GGG" Golovkin (26-0, 23KO's) and Ireland's top-rated former world title challenger Matthew "Mack The Knife" Macklin (29-4, 20KO's).  Lou DiBella, president of DiBella Entertainment, promoter of Macklin, has made references to the fight as "Gatti/Ward-like" and even hall-of-fame promoter-arguably the greatest promoter in boxing history-Bob Arum was quoted as saying that it is a fight that he would pay to see.
Adding to the excitement of what promises to already be a can't-miss main event are the two HBO-televised undercard bouts.  In the co-feature bout, red-hot super middleweight contender and IBO Champion Thomas "Tommy Gun" Oosthuizen (21-0-1, 13KO's) puts his undefeated record on the line against fellow undefeated contender Brandon "Flawless" Gonzales (17-0, 10KO's) while top-rated junior middleweight NABF champion Willie "The Great" Nelson (20-1-1, 12KO's) squares off against Luciano Cuello (32-2, 16KO's) in the televised opener. Both bouts are scheduled for 10 rounds. 

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MICHELE CHONG

"BASH BROTHERS"
JOSESITO & RAFAEL LOPEZ
Riverside boxer returns to the ring!
By Michele Chong

Josesito Lopez gained fight fans across the globe when he broke the jaw of Victor Ortiz in their June 2012 bout that shocked the boxing world. Since that clash, Jose's been called the "Riverside Rocky," an underdog fans relate to after winning the WBC Silver Welterweight title in his defeat of Ortiz.
Putting Riverside on the map, Lopez will now be facing Argentinean puncher Marcos Maidana on June 8. While in the midst of training camp, Jose took a brief break to take in the action at Friday night's "Path to Glory" promoted by Thompson Boxing Promotions (who co-promotes Josesito). The card took place at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, Calif.

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GRANT TO DEFEND TITLE

Former WBC/IBF heavyweight title challenger and current WBF heavyweight champion Michael Grant (48-4, 36 KOs) will face 2004 Olympian Carlos Takam (27-1, 21 KOs) on May 24 at the Gymnase du Clos de l’Arche in Takam’s hometown of Noisy-le-Grand, France. The 40-year-old Grant has been on the sidelines waiting for a chance to defend his belt since winning it against Francois Botha in South Africa in November 2011.

UFC 160 COUNTDOWN BEGINS

Countdown to UFC 160 Begins Tonight
Before they collide in the Octagon for a second time, see UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez and Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva as they prepare for Saturday night! Countdown to UFC 160 premieres tonight at 9pm ET / 6pm PT on FUEL TV
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UFC Fan Expo is the world's premier UFC fan event. Thousands of fans will celebrate their passion for America's fastest growing sport through participation in exhibitions, fighter autograph and training sessions, fan-inspired special events and competitions. Meet elite fighters and interact with industry icons! Plus, UFC Fan Expo 2013 will feature more UFC fighters than any other UFC fan event ever. Be a part of this historic weekend!
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"FNF" COMING TO NEW JERSEY

 

On Friday, June 14, Vito Mielnicki of GH3 Promotions and Greg Cohen of Greg Cohen Promotions (CGP), in association with First Round Promotions, will proudly present an exciting night of world-class professional boxing, live from the Richard J. Codey Arena at South Mountain in West Orange, New Jersey and broadcast worldwide on ESPN Friday Night Fights.

In the 10-round main event, IBF #14-rated featherweight Arash Usmanee (20-1, 10 KOs) of Montreal, Canada (via Afghanistan) will face once-beaten contender Art "Lionheart" Hovhannisyan (15-1-2, 8 KOs) of Glendale, California (via Armenia).

And in the exciting 10-round heavyweight co-feature, WBA #2-rated Luis "El Mercedez" Ortiz (19-0, 16 KOs) of Miami, Florida (via Cuba), will take on WBA #11-rated Travis "The Truth" Kauffman (24-1, 18 KOs) of Reading, Pennsylvania in a WBA Heavyweight Elimination Bout with the winner positioning himself for a title shot.

Tickets are priced at $35, $50, $75, and $100 Ringside (Rows 1-2). VIP Tables for 10 are also available that include dinner. To purchase, please call 212.851.6425.

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ISSOUF KINDA READY FOR "FNF"

Highly touted and undefeated junior welterweight prospect Issouf Kinda makes his ESPN Friday Night Fights debut this week in the ten round co-main event against battle tested Chris Howard from the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut
Presented by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing, ESPN Friday Night Fights will be broadcast LIVE starting at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. Featured in the main event, world ranked junior middleweight Delvin Rodriguez will make his 16th appearance on the series, clashing with former world title challenger Freddy Hernandez.

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May 20, 2013

HOPKINS TO DEFEND AGAINST MURAT

 

 

IBF LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION BERNARD HOPKINS TO FACE MANDATORY CHALLENGER KARO MURAT ON SATURDAY, JULY 13 AT BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN, N.Y.

 

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Continuing to break his own records, IBF Light Heavyweight Champion Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins will become the oldest fighter in history to make his initial title defense when he faces number one rated IBF light heavyweight contender Karo Murat on Saturday, July 13 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.  The bout will mark Hopkins' second time fighting in Brooklyn's new arena following his stellar win over Tavoris Cloud at Barclays Center in March.

Hopkins vs. Murat, a 12-round bout for Hopkins' IBF Light Heavyweight World Championship taking place Saturday, July 13 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona and AT&T.

 

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BOS TRIBUTE TUESDAY IN NYC

 

Johnny Bos Tribute Tuesday at

 Ring 8 meeting in New York 

 

Ring 8 will pay tribute to the late, great matchmaker Johnny Bos tomorrow night (Tuesday, May 21 starting at 7:00 p.m. ET) at historic Waterfront Crabhouse, in Long Island City, New York.

Many of Bos' friends, family and associates have been invited to attend tomorrows Ring 8 monthly meeting in an effort to raise funds to help defray the costs of Bos' funeral.  One-hundred percent of all proceeds raised tomorrow from new Ring 8 membership fees ($30.00 per year entitles each member to a buffet dinner at Ring 8 monthly meetings), as well as any group or individual donations, will go directly towards Bos' funeral expenses.
"We just became aware of this situation (funeral expense needs) over the weekend and Ring 8 wanted to help," Ring 8 president Bob Duffy said. "All monies raised will go directly to Johnny's family towards his funeral expenses. Ring 8 member and Johnny's close friend, Don Majeski, was the driving force in this effort.
"Anybody from New York who has been involved in boxing for the past 25 years or more, if asked to identify one person in New York boxing, would say Johnny Bos. He was a boxing icon who everybody knew and respected. He was a tough guy to make matches with, though, because he always knew what he was doing. Johnny Bos was a great guy and Ring 8 is privileged to pay tribute to him."

 

HOOK TO THE LIVER

 

 

HOOK TO THE LIVER
By José Sulaimán
 

I have been through some time of reflection. Our lives today are so different than in my years of youth. It is not easy to adapt. I traveled to Cancún for the WBC convention absolutely convinced to step down from the presidency of the WBC after such a long 37-year period - a lifetime. I was not allowed. It made me pause for a mental attitude renewal and my great gratitude and love for all those that trust me.

 

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MATTHYSSE-PETERSON REPLAY TUESDAY

 

On Saturday night, WBC Interim Super Lightweight World Champion Lucas "The Machine" Matthysse entered the ring at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City and went to work. In just three short rounds, Matthysse sent IBF Junior Welterweight World Champion Lamont Peterson to the canvas three times before the referee stopped the fight. Fans in attendance went wild and the press has proclaimed him to be the scariest man in boxing today. Don't miss the replay, tomorrow Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME.

 

SCHAEFER ALL EXCITED

 

Minutes after Lucas Matthysse’s third-round knockout of District boxer Lamont Peterson on Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall, Golden Boy Promotions chief executive Richard Schaefer was barely able to contain his excitement when revealing preliminary plans for a blockbuster fight card in the nation’s capital featuring both principals.
With Verizon Center as the venue and Sept. 7 the target date, Schaefer and his team are in the early stages of assembling a main event matching Matthysse against Danny Garcia in a unification bout in the light welterweight division. The co-headliner would be Peterson against Zab Judah, formerly the undisputed welterweight champion of the world.

 

OFFICIALS SET FOR KESSLER-FROCH

 

The officials announced for the much anticipated rematch between super middleweight champions Mikkel Kessler and Carl Froch will be referee Pete Podgorski (USA) and judges Adalaide Byrd (USA), Carlos Sucre (Venezuela) and Jean-Francois Toupin (France). Organization supervisors are Lindsey Tucker (IBF) and Mariana Borissova (WBA). The match-up is being held next Saturday at the 02 Arena (Millenium Dome) in London.

 

ANOTHER MAYWEATHER TRAINED FIGHTER

 

SET TO MAKE PRO DEBUT

Super featherweight Anthony “Lights Out” Smith makes his pro debut Saturday, May 25 against Denis Madriz, (0-1-1) at the Citizen's Business Bank Arena in Ontario, CA on a card promoted by All Star Boxing.
Smith is a 20 year old native of Kalamazoo, Michigan now residing in Las Vegas, Nevada and is trained by Jeff and Roger Mayweather at the Mayweather Boxing Club. Part of the newly formed “Mayweather Hit Squad,” Smith touts an amateur record of 51-6, which includes being a Michigan Golden Gloves runner up. “Boxing is my passion,” he said. “The experience of training with the Mayweather's, and the hard work, I'm ready for May 25, and ready to start winning.” Smith's manager, Jared Weiss is enthusiastic about his fighter. “Anthony “Lights Out” Smith, I also call him Baby Mayweather- he's got style, he loves to fight, and brings excitement to the ring. I promise this- Anthony is the next fighter everyone needs to watch,” Weiss said.

 

GCP SIGNS USMANEE

 

Greg Cohen Promotions is proud to announce the signing of Afghani-Canadian super featherweight contender Arash Usmanee (20-1, 10 KOs) to a promotional contract.

The 31-year-old Usmanee, rated #14 by the IBF, has already won the NABA and WBC Continental Americas Championships as a professional. As an amateur he was a five-time National Canadian Champion.

Usmanee's only career defeat was a highly controversial 12-round decision to fellow contender Rances "Kid Blast" Barthelemy on January 4 of this year. Fighting in Barthelemy's adopted home of Miami, Florida, and live on ESPN Friday Night Fights, Usmanee appeared to take the fight over at the midway point and grew more dominant as the rounds wore on. However, the judges saw it another way.

Cohen will serve as promoter with Paul Keefe as manager and former world champion Eddie Mustafa Muhammad as trainer.

 

May 18, 2013

MATTHYSSE STOPS PETERSON

 

WBC super lightweight interim champion Lucas Matthysse (34-2, 32 KOs) impressively annihilated IBF jr welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (31-2-1, 16 KOs) with a devastating third round KO on Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Matthysse floored Peterson once in round two and twice in round three. Referee Steve Smoger waved it off at 2:14. The bout was a non-title match because Matthysse didn’t want to give up his WBC interim belt. Peterson remains IBF welter champ.
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IBF welterweight champion Devon Alexander (25-1, 13 KOs) scored a dominant seven round TKO Over Lee Purdy (20-4-1, 13 KOs). Alexander stayed right in front Purdy, loading up with high volumes of big shots. Purdy was outgunned but willing to trade. The fight was finally stopped by Purdy’s corner after round seven. The bout was switched to a non-title affair after Purdy failed to make weight.

 

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MOSLEY DEFEATS CANO

Former world champion Sugar Shane Mosley (47-8-1, 39 KOs) won a close twelve round unanimous decision over Pablo Cesar Cano (26-3-1, 20 KOs) on Saturday night in a welterweight bout at the Grand Oasis Hotel in Cancun, Mexico. Cano did more early, but the 41-year-old Mosley started coming hard in round six. After round eight, the WBC’s open scoring Mosley was up on two cards and Cano was ahead on one. Good two-way action in round nine with Cano having the edge. Mosley responded with a strong round ten. In the end, scores were 115-113 for Mosley on all cards. The future Hall of Famer claimed the vacant WBC International welterweight title.

HERNANDEZ-HARRISON STAYS UNBEATEN

 

The Champion Class promotion, produced by All-In Entertainment, could have been billed as a night of knockouts as four of the five bouts featured explosive KOs highlighted by a dominating performance and victory from Washington welterweight sensation Dusty Hernandez-Harrison.

 

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ZIMNOCH DEFEATS McCALL

 

Unbeaten heavyweight Krzysztof Zimnoch (15-0-1, 11 KOs) outworked former WBC heavyweight champion Oliver McCall (56-13, 37 KOs) to take an eight round unanimous decision on Saturday night at the Arena Hall in Legionowo, Poland. The 48-year-old McCall had no answer for the hand speed of Zimnoch, who is 18 years younger.
 

Maricela Cornejo entrenado de todo corazón para su duelo el 15 de junio en Oxnard.
Por Jaime Estrada

En el gimnasio en el corazón de Chinatown en Las Vegas en las tardes es de gran alboroto pero Maricela Cornejo vive en su mundo y no pone atención ni a la ruidosa música ni a otra distracción que no sea la voz de su entrenador Floyd Mayweather sénior.

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