LAS VEGAS (February 4, 2021) — Brazilian middleweight contender Esquiva Falcao is coming back to America. After a pair of knockout wins last year in his home nation, the 2012 Olympic silver medalist will take on two-time world title challenger Artur Akavov in a 10-rounder Saturday, Feb. 20 from MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
 
In a junior welterweight special feature scheduled for eight or six rounds, knockout wizard Elvis “The Dominican Kid” Rodriguez will face Argentine veteran Luis Alberto Veron.
 
Falcao-Akavov, Rodriguez-Veron and additional undercard bouts will stream live on ESPN+ at 6:45 p.m. ET/3:45 p.m. PT. The evening continues live on ESPN & ESPN3 (in Spanish) (10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT) with the all-Mexican showdown between WBC super featherweight world champion Miguel Berchelt and former world champion Oscar Valdez, and junior lightweight contender Gabriel Flores Jr. against former world title challenger Jayson Velez.
 
Falcao (27-0, 19 KOs), ranked No. 5 by the IBF and WBO, is a seven-year pro who ended his sterling amateur career with a 215-15 record. He has won four consecutive bouts by knockout, including an eighth-round stoppage over Mexican veteran Jesus Antonio Gutierrez in July 2019. Akavov (20-3, 9 KOs) nearly dethroned WBO middleweight world champion Billy Joe Saunders in December 2016, dropping a controversial decision. He challenged for the same world title in January 2019 and was bested by Demetrius Andrade en route to a 12^th-round TKO loss. Akavov last fought in October 2019 and knocked out 50-fight veteran Sergei Melis in five rounds.

Falcao said, “I am ready to face the best in my division. My opponent is a good boxer, but I am better and I am ready to become a world champion. No fighter will stop me. I’m training very hard with Robert García. I’m sparring with the best because I am one of the best. On February 20, I will show the world once again that I am ready to become a world champion.”
 
Rodriguez (10-0-1, 10 KOs) emerged as one of boxing’s hottest prospects in 2020, going 5-0 with five knockouts, including four headline-making stoppages inside the MGM Grand Las Vegas Bubble. He last fought Oct. 9 and became only the second man to knock out 37-fight veteran Cameron Krael. Veron (18-2-2, 9 KOs) has never been knocked out as a professional and is a former WBO Latino and South American welterweight champion. He is coming off a competitive decision defeat to 2012 Olympic bronze medalist Taras Shelestyuk in January 2020.

Rodriguez said, “I want to show that I am ready for the big fights. I think I deserved to be the Prospect of the Year. Not being named Prospect of the Year has motivated me more than ever. I am here to become a world champion. I am very grateful for the opportunities Top Rank is giving me and for the efforts of my entire team. I am going to show who I am through my actions in the ring, not through words or social media.”
 
In other ESPN+ streaming action:

• Xander Zayas (6-0, 5 KOs), the Puerto Rican prodigy who celebrated his 18^th birthday last September, will clash with Philadelphia native James Martin (6-1) in a six-round welterweight fight. Zayas signed with Top Rank at 16 years old and hopes to extend his knockout streak to four against Martin, who has never been stopped in the paid ranks.

  “Since my last fight, I’ve had an extended camp and have been fortunate to spar numerous world champions and top fighters, which has provided me a wealth of experience,” Zayas said. “I’m excited to fight on February 20 and put on a show for my fans.”

• Unbeaten junior lightweights collide when California Central Valley favorite Bryan Lua (7-0, 3 KOs) fights Puerto Rican prospect Frevian Gonzalez (4-0, 1 KO) in a six-rounder. Gonzalez and Lua won two fights apiece inside the MGM Grand Las Vegas Bubble last year, with Lua scoring a highlight-reel knockout over Luis Norambuena in his first fight following a 27-month layoff.
   
• Sonny “The Bronco” Conto (6-0, 5 KO), South Philadelphia’s latest heavyweight hopeful, is set to return from a 13-month layoff against Waldo Cortes (6-3, 3 KOs) in a four-rounder. Conto battled assorted injuries throughout 2020, but he is ready for a busier 2021. Cortes fought Bubble favorite Kingsley Ibeh last June, giving as good as he received before being knocked out in the fourth round.
   
• Milwaukee-born middleweight sensation Javier Martinez (2-0) will make his third appearance inside the MGM Grand Las Vegas Bubble, this time in a four-rounder against Montana native Billy Wagner (3-1, 1 KO).
   
• One of Puerto Rico’s brightest young talents, Omar Rosario (2-0), will make his Las Vegas debut in a four-round welterweight tilt versus fellow unbeaten Uriel Villanueva (1-0). Rosario, a 23-year-old from Caguas, won the 2020 Olympic Trials for his home nation at 152 pounds before electing to turn pro.
• Use the hashtag #BercheltValdez to join the conversation on social media. For more information, visit www.toprank.com, www.espn.com/boxing; Facebook: facebook.com/trboxing; Twitter: twitter.com/trboxing; twitter.com/ESPNRingside.
   

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Oklahoma City, OK (April 6, 2016) – Bo “Hands of War” Gibbs Jr. looks to take another step in the right direction when he defends his Oklahoma State middleweight championship against experienced Abel “Truth Serum” Perry Saturday, May 21 at the Firelake Arena in Shawnee, OK.

The card is promoted by HD Boxing and tickets can be purchased on Firelakearena.com and HDBoxing.net or by calling 405-273-1637.

Living and fighting out of Carney, OK, Gibbs Jr. is 15-0 with 7 victories by knockout. As an amateur, he excelled locally en route to competing in the US National Championships and National Golden Gloves tournament. On January 9, he outpointed veteran Delray Raines over ten rounds at the Firelake Arena to capture the Oklahoma State title. At 24 years old, Gibbs Jr. is progressing nicely in the paid ranks and is aiming to become a player at 160 pounds in the near future.

A pro for more than ten years, Perry is one of Gibbs’ craftiest foes to date. He’s faced the likes of Jonathan Gonzalez, James De La Rosa, Grady Brewer and Cecil McCalla. In 2007 he scored a career best win, shutting out previously unbeaten Skylar Thompson (11-0) in Washington State. Perry also owns a victory over Kevin Rooney protégé Jay Krupp. Born in Alaska and based in Arkansas, Perry has a solid 18-8 record and is well regarded in the Sooner State.

“Abel’s fought ten times in Oklahoma and the fans here know that he can really fight,” said Bobby Dobbs of HD Boxing. “He is definitely better than his record indicates since he’s not one to turn down opportunities against quality opposition. Bo told me that he wants to continue facing better opponents every time out but Abel believes Bo’s bit off more than he can chew here. I’m really looking forward to this one!”

Shawnee junior middleweight Dennis Knifechief meets fellow Oklahoman Jesse Comer of Norman in a six round rematch. In August 2015, Knifechief and Comer put on one of the most exciting bouts in recent memory, which Knifechief taking a split decision. Both fighters are confident there will be no doubt as to who the victor is this time around.

Welterweight Martin Morales, 3-1 (2 KO’s), goes for his fourth straight win when he faces an opponent to be named in a four round contest.

Additional bouts will be announced shortly.

For more information and updates, please visit HDBoxing.net

Press conference to announce NBC Sports Network first boxing show that will take place on January 21st in Philadelphia featuring Eddie Chambers taking on Sergei Liakhovich

NUTLEY, NEW JERSEY (January 4, 2012)—On Friday night, February 17th, Gabe LaConte’s First Round Promotions presents a special night of boxing at Nutley High School as undefeated Jr. Middleweight Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna returns to his childhood home to compete in the main event.

LaManna will take part in a six round bout.

LaManna of Millville, New Jersey spent the first seven years of his life in Nutley and will look to make a happy homecoming on February 17th.

The twenty year –old LaManna has a perfect mark of 6-0 with four knockouts and has been one of the most active fighters around as this will be his seventh fight in just over a year.

The highlight of LaManna’s fledgling career was his victory over Josh Williams as he captured the BAM Youth title on September 14th in Newark, New Jersey.

On December 16th, LaManna traveled to Batesville, Arkansas where he scored a second round knockout over Ivory Joyner.

Some of the best talent in the Northern New Jersey area has been assembled that will be part of an entertaining undercard.

Once-beaten and popular Heavyweight John Lennox will see action in a six round bout.

Lennox of Carteret, New Jersey has a record of 8-1 with four knockouts will be making his second appearance of 2012 as he has a fight scheduled for January 13th in Philadelphia against Riley Brooks.

Lennox, who will be fighting for the eighth time in eight months, scored a third round stoppage over Jeramiah Witherspoon on December 17th in Atlantic City.

Richard Pierson of Paterson, New Jersey will take part in a six round Middleweight bout.

Pierson has a record of 9-2 with six knockouts and has some impressive victories over the likes of Curtis Jones (2-0-1); Ray Smith (7-1); Jimmy Campbell (10-1); Jamaal Davis (7-3) and his last bout when he knocked out previously undefeated Raynaldo Rodriguez (5-0O in the first round back on June 24th, 2010 in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Seeing action in a six round Jr. Lightweight bout will be undefeated Polish sensation Kamil Lasczyk

Lasczyk, who now resides in North Bergen, New Jersey, has a record of 6-0 with five knockouts and won his first five bouts in the United States before going home to Poland to stop Istavan Paszti in one round on December 3rd.

Undefeated Middleweight John Thompson will see action in a four round bout.

Thompson of Newark, New Jersey has a record of 3-0 with one knockout.

This will be Thompson’s second bout of 2012 as he has a fight scheduled with Aaron Williams on January 13th in Philadelphia.

Thompson is coming off a four round unanimous decision over Anthony Abrams on November 18th in Wyomissing, PA.

Also seeing action in separate four round bouts will be debuting Middleweight Godson Noel of Newark, NJ; Jr. Middleweight Alantez Fox (6-0, 3 KO’s) and Heavyweight Aaron Kinch (1-0) of Newark, New Jersey

Tickets for this outstanding night of boxing cost $100 for VIP (which includes a buffet dinner) and $40 General Admission.

There will be discounted tickets for Students and seniors and all tickets can be purchased at the following places:

Elite Heat Boxing Gym
130 Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Newark, NJ
862 772-2532

White Oak Barber Shop
83 Union Ave.
Nutley, NJ
973-661-3334

Boardwalk Saloon
206 Bloomfield Ave
Newark, NJ
973-483-8766

Nutley High School is located at 300 Franklin Ave.

PHILADELPHIA (JANUARY 3, 2012)—On Saturday night January 28th, 2012, Percy “Buster” Custas Shulars Boxing Promotions presents a night of world class boxing that will be headlined the return of Heavyweight Gerald “The Jedi” Nobles in a six round bout against Marlon Hayes.

Nobles of Philadelphia has a record of 26-1 with twenty-one knockouts and will be making his first start in four years, which was a first round stoppage over Andy Sample.

Nobles holds a stoppage win over former WBA Heavyweight champion Bruce Seldon and his only defeat was a controversial disqualification defeat to future WBA champion Nikolai Valuev in a bout that Nobles was ejected for low blows that appeared to be caused by Valuev’s trunks being elevated.

Hayes of Newark, New Jersey has a record of 23-10 with eleven knockouts.

Hayes won his first twenty bouts and has a win over former IBF Light Heavyweight champion William Guthrie. Hayes has fought the likes of former world title challengers Robert Allen, Elvir Muriqi and Danny Santiago as well as currant Super Middleweight titlist Robert Steiglitz.

Also seeing action in a six round co-feature will be undefeated Jr. Lightweight, Frank “Nitty” Trader.

Trader will take on Kywayne Hill (1-9) of Philadelphia.

Trader of Philadelphia is perfect with a record that reads 8-0 with two knockouts.

He is known for his slick boxing skills and is coming off a six round unanimous decision over Tommy Atencio on April 9th.

Also seeing action on January 28th will be Super Middleweight Dhafir Smith (24-22-7, 4 KO’s) of Upper Darby, PA in a six round bout.

Hot prospect Julian Williams (8-0-1, 4 KO’s) will take part in a six round bout.

In a four round bouts will feature Jr. Lightweight Anthony Allen (0-1) will take on Luis Esquillin (1-4-1)

In other four round bout, Woman’s Lightweight Althea Saunders (2-0-1) of Atlantic City; Woman’s Lightweight Liz Sherman (3-2, 1 KO) of Philadelphia; Bantamweight Alex Barbosa (1-01, 1 KO) of Philadelphia, Jr. Middleweight Bo Lattimer (1-0) and the pro debut of Philadelphia Jr. Middleweight Kareem McFarland.

There will be celebrities and honored guests in attendance

The First District Plaza is located at 3801 Market Street

Tickets are on sale for $65; $40; and $30 by Contacting
Percy Custus at 215-416-1282
Shulars Gym –750 North Brooklyn Street—Phone 215-662-5665
Spencer T’s Barber Shop—4045 Lancaster Avenue—Phone 215-386-7974

Superstar Manny Pacquiao(L) hitts the mitts with chief trainer Freddie Roach(R) during a jam-packed,standing-room-only media day at the Wildcard Boxing Club as he prepares for his upcoming third mega-fight against three-division world champion Juan Manuel Marquez. Promoted by Top Rank, in association with MP Promotions,Marquez Boxing,Tecate and MGM Grand, Pacquiao vs Marquez III will take place, Saturday, Nov. 12 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and be produced and distributed by HBO Pay Per View.

Photos by Chris Farina / Top Rank

Manny Pacquiao sings the Hit song “Sometimes When We Touch” at the NYC Press conference with Dan Hill

Pound for Pound King Manny Pacquiao discusses his November 12th trilogy fight with Juan Manuel Marquez plus alot of talk on Floyd Mayweather

NEW YORK (September 4, 2011)—THIS THURSDAY at Club 1849 in New York City, Havoc Boxing Promotions will stage the Final Press conference for a championship night of boxing that will take place just two nights later on Saturday night September 10th at the Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn.

Many of the fighters who will appear on the card will be present at the Press Conference and will be available for interviews and photo opportunities.

In the main event, undefeated Super Middleweight Joel Castillo will see action in an eight round bout.

Fans can also witness the American debut of Colombian Cruiserweight knockout artist in undefeated Santander Silgado.

In a ten round female world championship, Amanda Serrano will vie for the IBF Super Featherweight title against Kimberly Connor

LUNCH AND BEVERAGE WILL BE SERVED TO THE MEDIA

WHO: Joel Castillo (9-0, 6 KO’s) –Undefeated Super Middleweight—Bronx, NY
Santander Silgado (18-0, 16 KO’s)—Cruiserweight Sensation—Colombia
Amanda Serrano (10-0-1)—Undefeated world title challenger—Brooklyn, NY
Anthony Irons (3-0-1, 2 KO’s)—Undefeated Welterweight—Brooklyn, NY
Denis “Da Mama’s Boy” Douglin (13-1, 8 KO’s)—Jr. Middleweight—Marlboro, NJ
Ryan Ramaya (Pro Debut)–Featherweight—Brooklyn, NY
Zachary Ochoa (PD)—Jr. Welterweright—Brooklyn, NY
Arman Mrkanovic (1-1)—Cruiserweight—Queens, NY
Frank Galarza (3-0, 1 KO)—Jr. Welterweight—Brooklyn, NY
Rob Diaz—CEO of Havoc Boxing Promotions

WHAT: FINAL Press Conference in conjunction with Havoc Boxing H4 that will take place on Saturday September 10th at The Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn, NY

WHEN: Thursday September 8th, 2011 at 1pm eastern

WHERE: CLUB 1849
183 Bleecker St
New York, NY 10012

All tickets are priced at $50 and can be purchased by clicking:
www.havocboxingnyc.com

The Aviator Sports Complex is located at:

3159 Flatbush Ave – Brooklyn, N.Y. 11234

For more information on Havoc Boxing, Click:
www.havocboxingnyc.com

Omar Chavez remained undefeated with a one punch stoppage over Alberto Martinez in a scheduled ten round Welterweight bout Mexicali, Mexico.

Martinez face was reddened from the outset. The two exchanged wildly for most of the first round. Chavez uncorked a perfect left hook over the jab of Martinez and dropped him to the canvas. Martinez beat the count but the fight was stopped at 2:51 of round one.

Chavez, 147 lbs of Culican, MX is now 27-0-1 with twenty knockouts. Martinez, 146 1/2 lbs of Case Grandex, MX is now 11-2.

Jorge Paez Jr. scored a third round stoppage over Rodrigo Juarez in a scheduled eight round Welterweight bout.

Paez dropped Juarez in round one from a uppercut. In round three he landed a left hook that rocked Juarez back to the corner where Paez landed three crunching blows that sent Juarez down and the fight was stopped at 1:02 of round three.

Paez Jr. 146 3/4 lbs of Mexicali, MX is now 29-4-1-1 with eighteen knockouts. Juarez, 147 lbs of Tijuana, MX is now 16-14-1.

In an exciting eight round Bantamweight bout, Ruben Tamayo scored a split decision over previously undefeated Jose Cayetano.

Scores were 77-75 on two cards for Tamayo while Cayetano won a card at 78-75.

Tamayo, 122 1/2 lbs of Ciudad, MX is now 18-2-2. Cayetano, 123 lbs of Tijuana, MX us now 9-1.

Andre Berto won his second Welterweight championship after capturing the IBF portion when reigning champion Jan Zaveck could not continue after round five of their clash at The Beau Rivage Hotel and Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi.

The two set a good pace early with Berto displaying lightning hand speed but Zaveck seemed unimpressed as he trucked forward and was solid with the right. Berto had a good round three as he pounded the body of Zaveck by doubling up his hooks. Zaveck had a good round four as he started working to the body and got through with good combination’s’.

Round five was an intense round with both guys landed hard shots. Zaveck landed a good right to open the round. The two traded nice uppercuts in the center of the ring. It was Berto, who showed the war scars as he had a mouse forming under his left eye. Berto’s hard shot formed swelling around the right eye of Zaveck. The landed another over hand right to end the round.

When Zaveck sat down in the corner, there was blood on the right eyelid and swelling from the left eye. he told his corner he couldn’t see but wanted to continue. The corner won out and the bout was stopped before round six could commence.

Berto, who was coming off his professional loss to Victor Ortiz but won back a sliice of the welterweight title and is now 28-2 with twenty-two knockouts. Zaveck of Slovenia was making his American debut put up a tough effort but is now 31-2.

Featherweight Super Prospect Gary Russell Jr. scored a dominating eight round unanimous decision over Leonilo Miranda.

Russell Jr. showed incredible handspeed and had Miranda in trouble on a few occasions. Russell had a big round four as he landed some big body combinations and then came upstairs to the head. In round six, Russell ripped off a ten punch combination that had Miranda to the point that he ducked under the top rope to avoid anymore damage. those big punches opened up a cut around the right eye of Miranda.

Russell cruised downed the stretch and showed glimpses of the brilliance that many boxing insiders beleive he could be one of the next stars on the American circuit.

Russell of Capitol Heights, Maryland won by scores of 80-72; 80-72 and 79-72 to remain perfect at 18-0. Miranda of Mexico is now 32-4-1.

It was a clean sweep for DiBella Entertainment (DBE) stable-mates Thomas Oosthuzien, Randall Bailey, Luis Orlandito Del Valle and Ivan Redkach earlier in Biloxi, Mississippi, on the undercard of tonight’s live HBO Boxing After Dark telecast, featuring former WBC Welterweight Champion, Andre Berto looking to reclaim a piece of the welterweightr crown when he takes on reigning IBF Champion, Jan Zaveck.

In a very entertaining fight, South Africa’s Oosthuzien defended his IBO Super Middleweight Title with a twleve round unanimous decision victory over Aaron Pryor Jr. The southpaw, Oosthuzien who was making both his U.S. and DBE debut, was able to work behind a vicious body attack to outwork Pryor for most of the fight. Pryor hung tough, and did some good work of his own, causing a nasty cut to open over Oosthuzien’s right eye, but in the end Oosthuzien was the much busier of the two, winning by scores of 117-11 on all three judge’s scorecards.

IBF #2 rated welterweight, Randall “The K.O. King” Bailey improved to 42-7, 36KO’s with a dominate ten round unanimous decision over Yoryi Estrella. Bailey, the manadatory challenger to tonight’s main event winner, controlled the action throughout, dropping Estrella with an uppercut in the 5th round, before going on to win by scores of 100-89, 100-89, 98-91.

Del Valle knocked out Anthony Napunyi with a tremendous overhand right, improving to a perfect 14-0, 11KO’s. Official time of the stoppage was 1:21 of round three.

Redkach improved to a 8-0, 7KO’s stopping Vernon Alston (4-2, 4KO’s) in the third round of their scheduled six round lightweight contest.

In the opening bout of the evening, Gerald Jordon (8-5-1, 5KO’s) scored an upset six round split decision over previously undefeated welterweight Sergio Vartanov (9-1, 6KO’s).

Follow all the action LIVE as Jan Zaveck defends the IBF Welterweight title against former WBC champion Andre Berto. The action begins at 10:30 pm eastern/7:30 Pacific and 4:30 am on Sunday in Slovenia with a Featherweight bout between hot shot prospect Gary Russell Jr. and Leonilo Miranda.

12 ROUNDS–IBF WELTERWEIGHT TITLE–JAN ZAVECK (31-1, 18 KO’S) vs ANDRE BERTO (27-1, 21 KO’S)

Round 1: Overhand right from Zaveck..Body shots from each guy..Good right from Berto..10-10

Round 2: Berto lands a hook to the body…left hook to the body..Zaveck lands a combination…Triple left from Berto…Good right from Zaveck..20-19 Berto

Round 3: Double left hook from Berto…Hard body shots…more work to the body…30-28 Berto

Round 4: Zaveck lands a good body shot and then a combination..left and right..couple good head shots..Good left..39-38 Berto

Round 5: zaveck lands a good right..mouse under the left eye of Berto..trading uppercuts…good left to the body from Berto…Good counter from Zaveck off the ropes…Swelling under the left eye of Berto while Zaveck’s right eye us closing..Zaveck lands a left to the body and right to the head …Berto fires back with a good over hand right…Zaveck’s eye is looking bad…..49-47 Berto

ZAVECK SAYS HE CANT SEE AND THE FIGHT IS STOPPED AFTER ROUND 5–WINNER AND NEW IBF WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION—ANDRE BERTO

8 ROUNDS–FEATHERWEIGHTS–GARY RUSSELL JR (17-0, 10 KO’s) vs LEONILO MIRANDA (32-3, 30 KO’S)

Round 1: Russell lands a good right hook…10-9 Russell

Round 2 Russell effective with the jab throughout the round…20-18 Russell

Round 3: Russell trying to walk down Miranda with the jab…30-27 Russell

Round 4: Russell lands 2 right hooks to the body…body shots..hook to the chin…Taking a part Miranda…Flurry of body and head punches from Russell..40-36 Russell

Round 5: Tremendous handspeed wobbles Miranda…50-45 Russell

Round 6: Russell blazing handpeed rips off ten punch combo that has Miranda ducking between the ropes…Miranda bleeding from the right eye…60-54 Russell

Round 7: Russell ripping body punches…70-63 Russell

Round 8: Russell on cruise control..domination…hard right hook…80-72 Russell

80-72; 80-72; 79-72 GARY RUSSELL JR.

CHESTER, PA (August 30, 2011)—On Saturday night, September 24th a special and historic night of Combat Sports will take place outdoors on the racetrack at Harrah’s in Chester, Pa as Joey Eye Boxing Promotions and XF Events presents a night of boxing and Mixed Martial Arts

In the main event of the boxing portion, popular Tony Ferrante will take on tough Tommy Karpency in a grudge match for the Pennsylvania State Light heavyweight title.

Ferrante, 27 years old, has a record of 12-2 with seven knockouts, won his first nine bouts which included wins over Anthony Pietrantonio (6-1) and he won the WBF United States title with a eight round majority decision over Billy Bailey.

Ferrante lost that title when he dropped a ten round unanimous decision to Chuck Mussachio (15-1-2).

Ferrante will be looking to make it four in a row after disposing of William Prieto on August 12th at Harrah’s in Chester as part of ROUND 4

Ferrante stopped grizzled veteran Andre Hemphill in seven rounds on July 15th.

Previously he took out Joe Park as part of ROUND 3 at Harrah’s in Chester in the fourth round on June 3rd.

Karpency of Adah, Pennsylvania brings an impressive mark of 21-2 with fourteen knockouts.

The twenty-five year old Karpency went 11-0-1 in his first twelve bouts which included wins over Demetrius Davis and Etienne Whitaker.

After losing a close decision to Rayco Saunders, Karpency won eight straight and picked up some titles on the process by stopping Cory Phelps (13-4-1) in two rounds to win the WBA Fedecentro Light Heavyweight title.

He defended it once against undefeated and highly regarded Chuck Mussachio (13-0-2).

Karpency then traveled to Germany and dropped a competitive decision to highly ranked and undefeated Karo Murat (21-0) —Murat is currently ranked #2 by the IBF; #11 by the WBO and #13 by the WBA.

Karpency has won two in a row which includes a first round stoppage over Andre Hemphill on February 11th.

In a six round co-feature, Victor Vasquez will return in a Lightweight bout.

Vasquez of Philadelphia has built up one of the biggest fan bases in Philadelphia due to his exciting style which always has him in the fight of the night whenever he steps into the ring.

Vasquez twenty-eight years old has a record of 14-5-1 with seven knockouts and has been in some memorable fights in his young career.

In his last bout, Vasquez and Angel Rios waged a back forth tussle that thrilled the fans at Harrahs in Chester as they Headline ROUND 4 with Vasquez winning an eight round majority decision that took place on August 12th.

Vasquez was impressive in disposing of Gustavo Dailey (4-11) in round four to headline ROUND 3 at Harrahs in Chester on June 3rd.

Vasquez waged a terrific back and forth war with Osnel Charles before dropping a six round majority decision as part as ROUND 1 at Harrah’s in Chester.

He holds victories over undefeated Thomas McCuiston (1-0); Tyric Robinson (9-4-1) as well as an exciting six round split decision over Bryne Green (5-3) on October 8th in Philadelphia.

Vasquez opponent will be named shortly.

In a six round Light Heavyweight bout, Derrick Webster (10-0, 6 KO’s) of Glassboro, NJ will take on Teneal Goyco (4-2, 2 KO’s) of Philadelphia in a six round bout.

Lonnie Jackson Jr. (`1-0-1) and Jonathan Ocassio (0-8) will take part in a four round Lightweight battle of Philadelphian’s.

Also seeing action will be Lightweight Joey Tiberi (5-1, 4 KO’s) of Newark, Delawware and pro debuting Super Bantamweight Alex Barbosa of Philadelphia in separate four round bouts.

In a special four round Jr. Middleweight attraction, Former UFC competitor Waylon Lowe of Philadelphia will make his pro boxing debut against fellow pro debuter Shelby Willhite of Hot Springs, Arkansas.

The boxing portion of the show will begin at 6pm.

A full slate of MMA bouts will be announced and one ticket gets fans the ability to see both shows.

Tickets are now on sale for $100 (VIP); $50 (Ringside) and $40 (General Admission) and can be purchased at the Harrahs Chester Gift Shop; By calling Joey Eye (267-304-9399); David Feldman (610-291-0806); 800-480-8020 or on www.webtix.net

PHILADELPHIA, PA (August 29, 2011)—Fisticuffs Promotions is proud to announce the signing of Melissa “Hurracan” Hernandez & “Queen” Ronica Jeffrey to exclusive promotional contracts.

Hernandez of New York has long been regarded as one of the top pound for pound fighters in the world as she has taken on an beaten just about all of the top names between the Super Bantamweight and Lightweight divisions.

She has a record of 15-2-3 with five knockouts and has fought all over the world in places such as Canada and Panama in addition to fighting all over the United States.

She went 6-0-1 in her first seven bouts which included fighting for the IFBA Featherweight title in just her fourth bout against forty-two fight veteran Kelsey Jeffries.

That bout ended in a draw.

Two fights later she captured the WIBA Super Bantamweight title with a ten round unanimous decision over Lisa Brown.

Two fights later she captured the GBU Lightweight title with an eight round unanimous decision over Layla McCarter.

Hernandez captured the WIBA Super featherweight title with a ten round unanimous decision over Ela Nunez.

On August 14th, 2010 she won the Interim WIBA Jr. Lightweight title with a eight round unanimous decision over Victoria Cisneros.

Hernandez has won two in a row which includes traveling up to Edmonton, Alberta Canada to defeat hometown girl Jelena Mrdjenovich on June 24th, 2011.

Jeffrey of Brooklyn, NY has a perfect mark of 8-0 with one knockout.

She is known as a consummate boxer and is stepping up the competition with each fight.

She turned pro on January 31, 2008 with a four round unanimous decision over Karen Dulin.

Jeffrey has defeated three undefeated fighters in Angel Gladney (6-0-1); Carla Torres (1-0) and Elizabeth Sherman (3-0).

In the win over Gladney, Jeffrey registered her only knockout by stoppong the previously undefeated fighter in two rounds.

In her last bout, Jeffrey won her first of what looks to be many titles as she scored an six round unanimous decision over Ela Nunez to capture the NABF Super Featherweight title on August 19th in Dover, Delaware.

“I am very happy to have these girls signed with Fisticuffs”, said Brian Cohen, who manages both girls.

“Melissa is already established as the best female fighter in the world and I feel that Fisticuffs will help her get her to the next level”

“With Ronica it’s almost the same situation as she is ready for the big fights. She looked flawless in winning her title and I feel she has just scratched the surface of her potential”

“I am happy to announce the signings of these two fighters”, said Dave Escalet of Fisticuffs Promotions.

“These two girls have all the goods to not only win world championships but be the face of woman’s boxing and adding them to our roster only enhances Fisticuffs.”

“I hope to have big fights secured for each of them before the end of the year”

Alexander Povetkin won the “WBA Regular Heavyweight title” with a twelve round unanimous decision over former champion Rulsan Chagaev in Erfurt, Germany.

Povetkin boxed well early but getting through with some body shots and uppercuts.

Chagaev seemed to have found his way in round’s five through eight as he dominated and even briefly staggered Povetkin with hard left hands.

Povetkin was urged on by trainer Teddy Atlas whose motivating tactics are unmatched as he tried and eventually did light a fire under Povetkin by mentioning Povetkin’s late family and late father.

In round nine, Povetkin started to get inside and penetrate Chagaev’s guard and that continued for the final third of the fight.

Povetkin, 231 1/1 lbs of Russia won by scores of 117-113; 117-113 and 116-112 and is in line for a showdown with Wladimir Klitschko with a record of 22-0.

Chagaev, 231 1/2 lbs of Uzbekistan is now 27-2-1.

It was a very tough fight,” Povetkin said afterwards. “I am very happy that I won. This is for my father, who died last year and always wanted me to be world champion.”

“I told him that the feeling of exhaustion would not last forever, only for 18 minutes at most,” he stated. “I told him he was about to write history. He could become heavyweight champion of the world and win the title for his father.” Povetkin survived the scare and fought back, hitting Chagaev with strong combinations. In the later rounds, he would regain control, cleverly firing in series of hooks and uppercuts. “Povetkin was better and deserved to win,” Chagaev said. “I´m very disappointed. It was not my day.”

Povetkin´s promoter Kalle Sauerland praised the Russian warrior´s skills and will. “He really showed he wanted to win the title. He hung in there when things got rough in the sixth round. I am very happy for Alexander that all his hard work has finally paid off. He´s been an Olympic champion and now he has fulfilled his dream of becoming heavyweight champion as a professional.”

Among the 4,500 spectators in Erfurt, Germany was four-time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield. The Real Deal liked what he saw. “It was a great fight,” he said. “Povetkin and Chagaev fought like middleweights, they were very fast and threw a lot of punches. Povetkin was better. He deserves to be world champion. It was a strong performance.”

Good looking Heavyweight contender Robert Helenius scored a ninth round stoppage over former WBO champ Sergei Liakhovich in a bout scheduled for twelve rounds.

Liakhovich fought hard early but couldn’t seem to get past the size of the 6’7″ Helenius who landed some good shots that had the nose of Liakhovich bleeding early in the contest.

Helenius started dominating in round eight as series of blows dropped Liakhovich to his knees. Liakhovich beat the count but it was only a matter of time before Helenius would score the stoppage.

That happend in the beginning of the next frame as Helenius unloaded a series of power shots that sent Liakhovich down. The referee stopped the fight basically at the same time that Liakhovich;s corner threw in the towel.

Helenius is now 16-0 with eleven knockouts. Liakhovich is now 25-4.

“This is another big win for me,” Helenius said. “I started a little slowly but my coach Mr Wegner woke me up and then I did the right things. Liakhovich was very tough but I was the better man tonight and that´s why I won.”

Liakhovich gave Helenius, who defended his WBA/WBO Intercontinental Heavyweight Titles, credit: “He is very strong,” the White Wolf stated. “I don´t want to make any excuses or take anything away from him, but I broke my nose in the second round and had trouble to breathe. But he fought a great fight and deserved to win.”

Hall of Fame Promoter Wilfried Sauerland was full of praise for the hard-hitting Scandinavian. “That was another fantastic win,” he stated. “Robert has now knocked out three former world champions, which is amazing given his young age of just 27 years. His power is incredible and he has the potential to be world champion in the future. It was a great evening of heavyweight boxing.”

Sergei was unable to breathe through his nose from the moment the first break occurred in the third round,” Manager Tony Cardinale said. At the same time, Liakhovich began to swallow copious amounts of blood as he attempted to catch a breath through his mouth.

“Sergei proved last night that he is one of the toughest fighters in the heavyweight division.” Cardinale continued. “Despite a painful handicap that made it nearly impossible for him to take a proper breath, Sergei kept on coming. Even after the knockdown, he came back swinging. Had Sergei not been so severely injured, I think he would have won the fight.”

Doctors, last night, advised “The White Wolf” to remain at the hospital and have immediate surgery under general anesthesia. However, later on Sunday morning, a surgeon determined that the bruising and swelling was too severe to operate right now.

Liakhovich, whose trip back to the US has been postponed due to travel restrictions caused by Hurricane Irene, intends to have the necessary surgery later this week when he returns to his home in Arizona.

“Those who say that there are no exciting fighters in the heavyweight division haven’t been paying attention,” promoter Kathy Duva of Main Events said. “Sergei has now participated in two of the most action-packed heavyweight fights of the past 10 years and he let me know this morning that he wishes to remain as active as possible as soon as he recovers.”

The Belarusian, who has been inactive for 17 months due to a contractual dispute, a training injury and an injury suffered by Helenius earlier in the summer, fought under the Main Events banner for the first time, last night.

“A fighter needs to stay active to be sharp,” Duva continued. “While fighting through the pain and barely able to breathe, Sergei actually improved his performance during the middle rounds as his timing started to come back. When Sergei fully recovers from his injuries, Main Events intends to treat Sergei’s fans–and I know he made a lot of new ones last night–by keeping him very busy.”

Juan Garcia scored a six round majority decision over Hector Serrano in an entertaining Jr. Welterweight bout at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, California.

The two traded some solid shots throughout the fight as they both landed some good right hands. Garcia’s work was more evident as he landed some hard rights that had Serrano’s nose bleeding as early as round two.

The continued to wage a back and forth battle with Serrano being buckled a couple times but he showed great courage for not only making it to the final but getting in quality offense of his own.

Garcia, 136.6 lbs of Los Angeles, won by scores of 58-56; 58-56 and 57-57 and is now 15-3. Serrano, 136.4 lbs of Huntington Park, CA is now 13-3.

On the strength of a first round knockdown, Ramon Valadez cruised home with a six round unanimous decision over veteran Noe Lopez Jr. in a Lightweight fight.

Valadez dropped Lopez with a short right hand in round one. Lopez came back to land some solid shots in round two. Valadez boxed well over the next four rounds and came home with the verdict by scores of 59-54 on all cards.

Valadez, 131 3/4 lbs of East Los Angeles, CA is now 10-1. Lopez Jr., 132 1/2 lbs of Nogales, MX is now 8-10

Jose Sanchez scored a second round stoppage over Ricardo Garcia in a scheduled four round Jr. Lightweight bout.

Sanchez dropped Garcia in round two from a short left hand. Garcia recovered but only to be hit by a power punch combination and referee Lou Moret stopped the bout at 1:11 of round two.

Sanchez, 129 lbs of Santa Ana, CA is now 5-2 with two knockouts. Garcia, 128 1/2 lbs of La Habra, CA is now 2-2.

NEW YORK (August 26, 2011)—On Thursday afternoon at Club 1849 in New York City, Rob Diaz Havoc Boxing Promotions hosted the kick off Press Conference in advance of a special night of professional boxing that will take place on Saturday night September 10th at the Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn.

In the main event, Hot Super Middleweight prospect Joel Castillo will put his perfect record on the line when he takes on an opponent to be named.

The co-feature will be a world title bout as Brooklyn’s Amanda Serrano will vie for the IBF Super Featherweight title against an opponent to be named.

Some of the best rising talent in the tri-state area will be on display which will include the American debut of Colombian Cruiserweight knockout artist Santander Silgado

PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

Andre Rozier (Consultant Havoc Boxing Promotions)—“This show is dedicated to 9/11 and the atmosphere will have positive energy”

JOEL CASTILLO (Super Middleweight—9-0, 6 KO’s)—“I have been training real hard. I took a long time off but now I won’t stop. We are in the hurt business and somebody will be hurt on September 10th”

Santander Silgado (Cruiserweight—18-0, 16 KO’s)—“I can’t wait to fight on this show and display my talent”

Anthony Irons (Welterweight—3-0-1, 2 KO’s)—I appreciate Havoc and I promise I won’t let them down

Alvin Acosta (Middleweight—0-1)—“I can’t wait to fight on September 10th and I will be bringing everything back”

Frank Galarza (Welterweight—3-0, 1 KO)—“This will be my 2nd fight with the Havoc team. On September 10th I will light up the night”

Ryan Ramaya (Super Bantamweight—Pro debut)—I am here to put on a good show and come out with a win

NOTE—The show is an 11 bout card and to honor the 10th anniversary of 9/11, ALL EMS workers which includes Fireman, Police Officers, EMT workers can receive a 20% discount on their tickets at the door with proof of proper ID….There will be a final press conference that is tentatively scheduled for September 8th.

PLEASE CREDIT PHOTO TO CLAUDIA BOCANEGRA

Photo from Left to Right: Anthony Irons, Ryan Ramaya, Santander Silgado, Joel Castillo, Alvin Acosta, Frank Galarza

All tickets are priced at $50 and can be purchased by clicking:
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The Aviator Sports Complex is located at:

3159 Flatbush Ave – Brooklyn, N.Y. 11234

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WBA Super Middleweight champion Andre Ward talks about his October 29 Super 6 Final showdown with WBC Champ Carl Froch

WBC Super Middleweight champion Carl Froch discusses his Super 6 final Unification bout with WBA champion Andre Ward on October 29

Promoter Dan Goossen talks about the October 29 showdown between Andre Ward and Carl Froch plus updates Eddie Chambers, Tony Thompson and Chris Arreola

Andre Ward and Carl Froch meet the media in New York City to discuss their October 29th Super 6 Final fight that will take place in Atlantic City

NEWARK, NJ (August 22, 2011)—On Wednesday night September 14th at the Beautiful Robert Treat Hotel in Newark, Gulfstream Boxing and Gabe LaConte will present a night of world class boxing that has just been enhanced by the announcement that “Irish” Micky Ward and former Heavyweight champion “Merciless” Ray Mercer will be special guests in attendance.

In the main event, Michael Torres (13-2, 7 KO’s) of Newark, NJ will take on Mark Alexander in a ten round Jr. Welterweight fight for the New Jersey title.

Ward was regarded as one of the mist action filled fighters of the last quarter century as he consistently was in fight of the year candidates and fought everybody and anybody.

He finished his career with a record of 38-13 with twenty-seven knockouts and is most remembered for his trilogy with Arturo Gatti and a classic war with Emanuel Augustsus.

Ward has one of the most fascinating stories of any boxers. The story of Ward was made into an Academy Award nominated film: THE FIGHTER

Mercer was a 1988 Olympic Gold Medal winner who compiled a record of 36-7-1 with twenty-six knockouts, won the WBO Heavyweight title with a ninth round stoppage over Francesco Damiani. He defended the title with a five round destruction over Tommy Morrison.

Mercer also challenged former world champions Larry Holmes, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, Wladimir Klitshcko and Shannon Briggs.

Mercer also holds a win over former world champion Tim Witherspoon.

Aside from Torres and Alexander, the rest of the card is as follows:

Carlos Vinan (10-9-4, 2 KO’s) of Newark, NJ will take on Wanzell Ellison (4-0, 3 KO’s) of Newark, NJ in a sox round Lightweight bout.

In a six round Cruiserweight bout, Max Alexander (14-5-2, 2 KO’s) of Camden, NJ will take on William Bailey (10-20-2, 5 KO’s) of Chesapeake, VA

Thomas LaManna (4-0, 3 KO’s) of Millville, NJ will take on an opponent to be named in a four round bout for the BAM Youth Jr. Middleweight title.

Popular Welterweight, Vinny O’Brien (2-1, 2 KO’s) of East Hanover, NJ will take on an opponent to be named in a four round bout.

In a found battle of Newark based Middleweights, Eddie Edmonds (2-1-2, 1 KO) takes on Thomas Baldwin (2-0-1, 1 KO)

In a four round Lightweight fight, Tyrone Luckey (4-1, 4 KO’s) of Marlboro, NJ will take part in a four round bout against an opponent to be named.

In a four round Heavyweight bout, Tyabb Beale (4-3, 1 KO) of Newark, NJ will battle Taffo Asongwed (2-8-7) of Montreal, Canada

Two separate Heavyweight bouts scheduled for four rounds will round out the show that will feature John Lennox (6-0, 3 KO’s) of Carteret, NJ and Jon Bolden (2-1, 2 KO’s)

Tickets priced $100 (Limited VIP), $50, & $30 (Very Limited) and are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 973-350-9993 or 1-866-263-STAR

The Grand Ballroom at the Robert Treat Hotel is located at 50 Park Place, Newark NJ. Doors open at 6:30 PM, first bout 7:30 sharp.

NEW YORK (August 21, 2011)—This Thursday afternoon at Club 1849 in New York City, Havoc Boxing Promotions will stage the kick off press conference for a championship night of boxing that will take place on Saturday night September 10th at the Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn.

Many of the fighters who will appear on the card will be present at the Press Conference and will be available for interviews and photo opportunities.

In the main event, undefeated Super Middleweight Joel Castillo will see action in an eight round bout.

Fans can also witness the American debut of Colombian Cruiserweight knockout artist in undefeated Santander Silgado.

In a ten round female world championship, Amanda Serrano will vie for the IBF Super Featherweight title.

LUNCH AND BEVERAGE WILL BE SERVED TO THE MEDIA

WHO: Joel Castillo (9-0, 6 KO’s) –Undefeated Super Middleweight—Bronx, NY
Santander Silgado (18-0, 16 KO’s)—Cruiserweight Sensation—Colombia
Amanda Serrano (10-0-1)—Undefeated world title challenger—Brooklyn, NY
Anthony Irons (3-0-1, 2 KO’s)—Undefeated Welterweight—Brooklyn, NY
Leon Green (4-1, 1 KO)—Welterweight—Brooklyn, NY
Denis “Da Mama’s Boy” Douglin (13-1, 8 KO’s)—Jr. Middleweight—Marlboro, NJ
Ryan Ramaya (Pro Debut)–Featherweight—Brooklyn, NY
Zachary Ochoa (PD)—Jr. Welterweright—Brooklyn, NY
Arman Mrkanovic (1-1)—Cruiserweight—Queens, NY
Cletus Seldin (2-0, 1 KO)—Welterweight—Brooklyn, NY
Frank Galarza (3-0, 1 KO)—Jr. Welterweight—Brooklyn, NY
Rob Diaz—CEO of Havoc Boxing Promotions

WHAT: Kick off Press Conference in conjunction with Havoc Boxing H4 that will take place on Saturday September 10th at The Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn, NY

WHEN: Thursday August 25th, 2011 at 1pm eastern

WHERE: CLUB 1849
183 Bleecker St
New York, NY 10012

All tickets are priced at $50 and can be purchased by clicking:
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The Aviator Sports Complex is located at:

3159 Flatbush Ave – Brooklyn, N.Y. 11234

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Earlier tonight on the 2011 Season Finale of ESPN’s “Friday Night Fights”, 2008 U.S. Olympian, Demetrius Andrade took a step way up in class and won a dominate ten round unanimous decision over tough veteran, and winner of Season 2 of “The Contender”, Grady Brewer.

Andrade might have been the much younger and less experienced of the two, but it didn’t show as he worked his game-plan to a T, taking the veteran Brewer to school for their entire ten round jr. middleweight contest.

Working behind a piston-like jab, Andrade kept Brewer off balance and guessing all night long. Brewer who was coming off one of, if not the biggest win of his career, a fourth round TKO over previously undefeated and highly regarded Fernando Guerrero (21-0) on ESPN, just couldn’t put together any offense against the much quicker and more skilled Andrade. It was a very impressive showing for Andrade, who took the fight on very short notice, and silenced many boxing insiders who felt he was in over his head, winning the bout easily on all three judge’s scorecards 99-91, 99-91, 98-92. With the win Andrade improves to a 14-0, 9KO’s, while Brewer who suffered just the second defeat in his last twelve fights, falls to 28-13, 16KO’s

“Hammerin” Hank Lundy scored a wild war sixth round stoppage over former world champion David Diaz in a scheduled ten round Lightweight bout.

Lundy showed superior handspeed while Diaz showed toughness and grit. The fight took on a life in round four when Diaz landed a huge shot to the top of the head that had Lundy stumble to the canvas. Lundy went for the end but got caught with a big shot that caused a grotesque cut around his right eye. Diaz continued to land body and head shots until he ran into a bog right from Lundy. Diaz responded by ending the round with a big left.

Diaz was bleeding bad from the eye and was even checked by the ringside doctor. When the doctor let him continue Diaz started to fight with alot of urgency but that left him open for a big left hand that was followed by a series of lefts.

Lundy opened up the sixth with a big left hand that sent Diaz down and out at thirty-seven seconds of rounds.

Lundy, 134 1/2 lbs of Philadelphia is now 21-1-1- with eleven knockouts. Diaz, 134 1/2 lbs of Chicago is now 36-4-1.

“There’s something about those straight punches,” Lundy said. “When you land those straight punches, you don’t even have to look. You know once you connect, it’s done.

“Everyone can get hurt,” he continued. “Even with gloves on, it doesn’t matter. You can get touched in the right way and go down, but it’s how you finish the fight. Like the scriptures say, ‘We fall down, but we get back up.’ It’s all about how you finish, and God gave me the power to get up and finish.”

“I think that was my mistake,” Diaz said. “I should’ve been more calm because my legs were still wobbly.”

“[The cut] got him frustrated,” Lundy said. “I’ve been cut before, so it all depends on your career. Some guys see their own blood and fold under pressure and get a little tentative. I know when I get cut I’m going to see my own blood, but that makes me work harder.”

“It blurred my vision a lot,” Diaz said. “It was just coming down, but you’ve got to push through. That’s what I tried to do.”

“I broke him down a little bit,” Lundy said. “They know I’m a switch hitter so when I turned it right-handed I said, ‘OK, I’m going to try to go southpaw and try to land that overhand left.’

“I feigned him with the jab, he clinched, and then the left hand came over the top that he didn’t see. He was out. [My trainer] Sloan [Harrison] has been helping me turn those punches over. Everyone on the Lundy team has been working hard and that’s what we’ve been doing – turning those punches over.”

“My mistake was going to my right,” Diaz said. “I should’ve gone to my left and stayed away from the left hand that was coming.”

“I would love to have a rematch if he would accept it,” Diaz said. “This is boxing. [Stuff] happens. You get hit, you get hurt, you get cut – if you don’t, then it’s not boxing. Back in the old days, guys used to get knocked out everyday and come back in a month or two and start fighting again, so it’s no big deal.”

“You know what? Any guys in the 135-pound division that’s willing to fight me – [Robert] Guerrero, any of these top guys – let’s go,” Lundy said. “If not, I’ll go up to 140.

“I was fighting at 140 making a statement. Most of my knockouts came at 140, so I can bang with the big guys. God willing, anybody that comes my way, let’s get it. Let’s get it.”

Yakubu Amadu scored a third round stoppage over Martin Tucker in a scheduled six round Lightweight bout.

Amadu landed a big right that sent off a flurry that produced six hard punches and the referee stopped the bout at …

Amadu, 134 1/2 lbs of Accra, Ghana is now 20-2-1 with eighteen knockouts. Tucker, 136 lbs of Toledo, OH is now 7-10

DOVER, DEL–Amir Mansour remained perfect as he captured the Interim NABO North American title with a ten round beatdown of former contender Dominick Guinn at Dover Downs

The action started out blistering with bith guys trying to land power punches. Mansour got in four hard and quick left hooks on the ropes. A fracas broke out in the crowd in round one. Guinn landed a couple of nice body shots to finish out the opening frame. Round three saw a dominant Mansour lnd some vidious hooks off the body and head of Guinn. In round four, Mansour landed two hard straight lefts to face of Guinn and he quicy followed that up with some nice body work. Mansour landed some hard lefts and rights that slammed into tyhe head of Guinn but the visitor showed a graniye chin and proved why he hadn’t been stopped in his pro career.

Mansour continued to be the boss by landing some hard and quick combinations with both hands. Guinn then went in a defensive shell but still got hit with a lot of hard shots from Mansour. Mansour and Guinn had a furious exchange in the final moments of the bout for which each landed some heavy blows with Mansour getting the better of the action. Mansour did his best to entertain the throngs of his supporters and they went home happy but for the first time since his comeback, Mansour failed to get a stoppage.

Mansour, 223 lbs of Wilmington, Delaware won by scores of 100-90; 100-90 and 99-91 and is now 15-0. Guinn, 227 lbs of Houston, TX is now 33-8-1.

Edgar Santana scored an explosive fifth round stoppage over Omri Lowther to capture the NABA Jr. Welterweight title.

Santana dropped Lowther in round one from a straight right. Lowther started to back Santana up over the next few rounds by focusing on the body then coming upstairs.

The momentum was clearly in Lowther’s favoR WHEN OUT OF NOWHERE, SANTANA LANDED A CRUNSHING LEFT HOOK that sent Lowther to the canvas. Referee Gary Rosato let the fight go on for a brief moment later before stopping the bout at 1:43 of round five.

Santana, 140 lbs of New York is now 26-3 with seventeen knockouts. Lowther, 140 lbs of Toronto, Canada is now 14-4.

Anthony Caputo Smith dropped Steve Walker in round one from a straight right hand that froze him and followed up with a body shot and moments later got him out of there with a combination in the corner in their scheduled four round Light Heavyweight bout.

The time was 2:09 for Smith, 175 lbs of Kennett Square, PA and is now 11-0 with nine knockouts. Walker, 169 lbs of Hannibal, MO is now 25-28.

Ronica Jeffrey scored a six round unanimous decision over Ela Nunez to capture the NABF Super Featherweight title.

Jeffrey came out boxing and landed a hard right on the ropes at the end of round one. Nunez began moving forward trying to land a big power shot.

Jeffrey worked behind a (sometimes double and triple) jab and came behind it with the right. Jeffrey used the ring very nicely as she darted in and out and was always just a step out of the way of Nunez punch attempts. Nunez came at Jeffrey hard to start the final round. Jeffrey was on her horse to start the frame but then came forward and landed a nice three punch combination on the charging Nunez.

Jeffrey, 127 1/2 lbs of Brooklyn, won by scores of 60-54; 59-55 and 59-55 to remain perfect at 8-0. Nunez, 128 lbs of Johnstown, NY is now 9-10-1.

Local favorite Ryan Belasco scored a six round unanimous decision over Fernado Basora in a crowd pleaseing and bloody Lightweight bout.

In round one, Belasco scored a knock down when Basora walked into a jab. Round two saw some big exchanges that got got Basora into the fight. Round three was a back and forth wild three minutes. Basora dropped Belasco with a little right hand in the corner. That only seemed to energize Belasco as he came firing out and ripped off a combination that was ended by a big right hand that sent Basora to the canvas. Basora began to bleed bad from under his left eye but was able to make it out of the round.

Belasco landed a big right and uppercut that ended the fifth which caused Basora’s cut to become more prominent. Knowing that he was behind, Basora went for in the final round and like the previous five, there was some very crowd pleasing moments with both guys landing solid shots. Towards the end of the round, Basora started to bleed from the middle of his forehead.

Belasco, 136 lbs of Wilmington, DE won by scores of 59-54; 59-55 and 58-55 and is now 15-5-3. Basora, 136 lbs of Bronx, NY is now 8-7-1.

Dan Biddle scored a four round unanimous decision over Dan Shull in a Cruiserweight bout.

Both guys traded hard shots that entertained the crowd with Shull landing some surprisingly effective blows but it was Biddle being more active that propelled him to the win.

Scores, were 40-36; 39-37 and 39-37 for Biddle, 189 lbs of Hockessin, DE and is now 8-1. Shull, 189 lbs of Winchester, VA is now 2-13-1.

Omar Douglas remained perfect with a first round stoppage over Corey White in a scheduled four round Lightweight bout.

Douglas dropped White twice with body shots with White not being able to be at the count at 2:25 of round one.

Douglas, 132 lbs of Philadelphia is now 2-0 with one knockout. White, 133 lbs of Cincinnati, OH is now 1-3.

Lamont Singletary needed just sixty seconds to dispose of William Clint Green in a scheduled four round Cruiderweight bout.

Singletary landed a hard combination that was punctiated by a right hand that sent Green down for Gary Rosato’s ten count.

Singletary, 195 lbs of Dover, DE is now 2-0 with two knockouts. Green, 192 lbs of Hannibal, MO is now 1-3

In one of his last training sessions before his August 27th bout with Marcos Maidana, Former world champion Robert Guerrero hurt his should which is forcing the be bout to be postponed according to various reports.

The whole card, which was to feature Seth Mitchell taking on Mike Mollo as part of the HBO televised show at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California has been scrapped for the time being.

“Robert Guerrero injured his shoulder [Wednesday] in sparring to the point where it was numb,” Golden Boy’s Richard Schaefer said on a teleconference with boxing reporters that was supposed to feature Guerrero and Maidana talking about their fight. “He couldn’t move it at all. It was numb. They were hoping it would get better overnight. It did not. He can’t move the arm at all, can’t put on a jacket.”

“We’re afraid it is a torn rotator cuff,” Schaefer said. “We don’t know. As a result, the fight card, which we were all very much looking forward to, has unfortunately been canceled. I hope it will be rescheduled. This is a fight that was on track to selling out in San Jose. It really is very unfortunate that this exciting showdown is not happening at this point. We wish and hope that Robert will be well and that it is an injury that can be taken care of. When I talked to Bob Santos he sounded extremely, extremely, extremely concerned. This is a big setback for (Guerrero).”

“HBO (was) saddened by the news as well,” he said. “We will have to wait to see what the doctors will say about his status. Hopefully, it can be rescheduled for a later date. Marcos Maidana obviously wants to fight, but on a week’s notice it is impossible to find a suitable opponent on such short notice.

“I would be surprised if Robert isn’t going to be out for quite awhile. If that’s the case Marcos Maidana will be fighting against somebody else (later in the year).”

“We’ll be working to see where we can place the other fighters,” he said. “We’ll look to see how we can accommodate them.”

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY (August 17, 2011)—On Wednesday night September 14th, Gulfstream Boxing Promotions and Gabe LaConte will present the second installment of the Wednesday Night Fights Series at the Robert Treat Hotel in downtown Newark.

In the main event, Michael Torres of Jersey City, New Jersey will take on Mark Alexander in an eight round Jr. Welterweight bout.

Torres has a record of 13-2 and will be looking to get back in the win column after suffering his first two pro defeats.

He won his first thirteen bouts in a row which included wins over Keenan Collins (4-0); Eli Addison (8-1); Charles Wade (4-1); and Gilbert Vera (9-1-1).

He is coming off a six round defeat to John Williams (6-1-1) on October 29th, 2010.

Alexander will be coming all the way from London, England and will be sporting a record of 10-5 with one knockout.

He has been in the ring with former world champion Michael Brodie and holds a win over undefeated Michael Devine (3-0).

He is coming off a knockout defeat to Ryan Barrett on September 11, 2010 in London.

A full undercard has been assembled that will feature some terrific veteran’s and top prospects.

Grizzled veteran Carlos Vinan will see action in an six round Lightweight bout.

Vinan of Newark, NJ via Ecuador will a record of 10-9-4 into the ring but he has beaten some top prospects such as Orlando Gonzalez (4-0-1); former Olympic alternate Eric Hunter (5-0); Andrew Cancio (8-0-2); Victor Vasquez (11-3); Anthiny Mazzache (18-5-3).

Vinan has drew with Lonnie Smith (4-1-1); Carlos Madrid (4-1-1); Eloy Perez (8-0-1) and Anthony Flores (8-0-1)

Cruiserweight Max Alexander will take part in a six round bout.

Alexander of Camden, New Jersey has a record of 14-5-2 with two knockouts.

Alexander was fixture in the PA/NJ circuit before taking his act on the road and facing top competition around the world.

Alexander won his first fourteen bouts with one draw.

Before joining the Contender Season 3 where he dropped bouts to former world title challenger Sam Soliman and Brian Vera.

Has last three bouts have been contested in Russia, Germany and New Zealand with his most recent bout taking place on October 3, 2009 when he dropped a six round unanimous decision to Moyoyo Mensah.

A full undercard will be announced shortly but already announced to see four round action are: Welterweight’s Vinny O’Brien (2-1, 2 KO’s) of East Hanover, NJ; Thomas LaManna (4-0, 3 KO’s) of Millville, NJ ; will be fighting for the BAM Youth Jr. Middleweight title; Heavyweight Tyabb Beale (4-3, 1 KO) of Newark, NJ; Heavyweight Scott “MMA” Flairlamb (5-0, 2 KO’s) of Butler, NJ; Heavyweight John Lennox (6-0, 3 KO’s) of Carteret, NJ; Middleweight Eddie Edmonds (2-1-2, 2 KO’s) of Newark, NJ will take on Thomas Baldwin (2-0-1,1 KO) of Newark, NJ; Lightweight Tyrone Luckey (4-1, 4 KO’s) of Middletown, NJ and rounding out the card will be Jon Bolden (2-2, 2 KO’s) in a Heavyweight bout

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BROOKLYN, NY (AUGUST 16, 2011)—On Saturday night, September 10th, undefeated Super Middleweight Joel Castillo will headline an big night of boxing that will be promoted by Rob Diaz’ Havoc Boxing Promotions that will take place at the Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn.

Castllo of Bronx, New York has a record of 9-0 with six knockouts.

Castillo turned pro in July of 2006 and won five fights in a six month period before a three year hiatus from the ring.

Since he has returned, Castillo has won four straight which includes his electric eighteen second destruction of Billy Cunningham. In his last bout he scored a fourth round stoppage over Jesse Orta on May 20th.

In a ten round female Super Featherweight bout, Amanda Serrano (10-0-1, 6 KO’s) will take on a opponent to be named for the IBF World championship.

In a second six round co-feature, Santander Silgado will take on upset specialist Harvey Jolly in a Cruiserweight bout

Silgado of Colombia has compiled a record of 18-0 with sixteen knockouts. The twenty-five year old has captured regional belts throughout South America.

Silgado turned pro with twelve straight knockouts before winning the WBA Fedecaribe as well as the Colombian Cruiserweight titles with a third round stoppage over Jose Chiquillo.

He defended the WBA belt once before capturing the WBA Fedebol title with a unanimous decision victory over Sergio Martin Beaz.

In his last bout, Silgado stopped Cesar Dairo Herdia in one round on January 24, 2009.

Jolly of Adrian, Michigan has a record of 12-17-1 with eight knockouts.

Silgado better be at his best as Jolly has scored some big wins over the likes of Otis Mills (2-0-1); Tyrone Smith (4-0-1); Villi Bloomfield (6-0); Evans Quinn (18-2); Nick Iannuzzi (12-0); Umberto Savigne (2-0); Silgado is coming off a eight round unanimous decision over Joshua Harris (7-4-1) on June 18th

Anthony Irons (3-0-1, 2 KO’s) of Brownsville section of Brooklyn, NY will see action in a six round Welterweight bout against Leon Green (4-1, 1 KO) of Brooklyn.

Ryan Rumaya of New York will be making his pro debut against an opponent to be named in a four round Super Bantamweight bout

Jr. Middleweight prospect Denis “Da Momma’s Boy” Douglin (13-1, 8 KO’s) of Marlboro, NJ will take on an opponent to be named later in a six round bout.

Zachary Ochoa of New York will be making his pro debut against William Ware (1-3, 1 KO) of Tennessee in a four round Jr. Welterweight bout.

Armin Mrkanovic (1-1) of Queens, NY will take on Robert Brown (0-2) of Miami in a four round Cruiserweight bout.

Alvon Acosta (0-1) and Lykan Byfield (0-1) of Yonkers, NY will do battle in a four round Middleweight bout.

Undefeated Cletis Seldin (2-0, 1 KO) of Brooklyn, NY will take on an opponent to be named in a four round Welterweight bout.

Rounding out the card will be Jr. Middleweight Frank Galarza (3-0, 1 KO) of Brooklyn, NY seeing action in a four round Jr. Middleweight bout against an opponent to be named

Jr. Welterweight Dinmukhamed Niyazov will make his pro debut in a four round bout against Matteo Acosta (0-3-1) of Puerto Rico

Neuky Santelices will make his pro debut in a Four Round Super Featherweight bout against Fernando Ramos (1-5) of Puerto Rico

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Undefeated Heavyweight sensation Amir “Hardcore” Mansour talks to 15rounds.com/gfl.tv Marc Abrams about his August 19 showdown with former top contender Dominick Guinn

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CHESTER, PA (August 15, 2011)—This past Friday night, Victor Vasquez showed once again why he is the most exciting boxer in the Philadelphia as he scored an eight round majority decision over Angel Rios that highlighted a card promoted by Joey Eye Boxing Promotions at Harrahs in Chester.

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The fight was a give and take affair for the whole eight rounds as the two exchanged furiously throughout the fight

Vasquez built up a lead by working the body of Rios and getting through with some solid right hands.

Rios got back in the fight by rocking Vasquez several times with tremendous uppercuts.

The rounds were close and had action for just about all three minutes of each frame and both guys stood toe to toe until the final bell which drew a thunderous applause from the enthusiastic crowd in attendance

When the scores were announced, Vasquez took home the decision by scores of 77-75; 77-75 while a third card read 76-76.

Lightweight Angel Ocasio remained undefeated by scoring a six round unanimous decision over Rasool Shakoor.

It was the first six round bout for Ocasio of Philadelphia and he won by scores of 60-54; 59-55 and 59-55.

Tony Ferrante tuned up for a September 24th state championship fight by dropping William Prieto in round one. That was enough for Prieto as he didn’t answer the bell for round two and the scheduled four round Light Heavyweight bout was stopped.

FULL RESULTS

8 ROUNDS—LIGHTWEIGHTS—Victor Vasquez (14-5-2) 135 ½ lbs of Philadelphia, PA M DEC over Angel Rios (9-6) 136 ½ lbs of Bronx, NY…Scores were 77-75; 77-75 and 76-76

6 ROUNDS—LIGHTWEIGHTS—Angel Ocasio (6-0) 132 ½ lbs of Philadelphia, PA U DEC over Rasool Shakoor (3-9-1) 129 lbs of Jackson, MI…scores were 60-54; 59-55 and 59-55

4 ROUDS—LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS—Tony Ferrante (12-2, 7 KO’s) 183 ½ lbs of Philadelphia, PA TKO END OF 1 over William Prieto (5-6) 186 lbs of Lorrain, OH

Just more than twenty-four hours after announcing his retirement, Chris Lytle choked out Dan Hardy in round three of their Welterweight bout that was the main event of a UFC on Versus show from the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Each had their moments until Hardy tried to shoot in with a takedown and Lytle was able to lock in the choke that made Hardy tap out at 4:16 of round three

Lytle, 170 1/2 lbs of Indianapolis, IND finishes his career with a mark of 41-18-4.

Ben Henderson battered Jim Miller over the final two rounds to win an three round unanimous decision and ending both a seven fight win streak and a potential title shot for Miller.

Miller had a good first frame as he had Henderson in a choke hold. Henderson came back to bloody the right eye of Miller, get Miller in a submission and at the end of round two begin to pound away on Miller. In round three, Henderson beat up Miller as he dominated the whole round by pounding and attempting to choke out Miller.

Henderson, 156 lbs of Glendale, AZ win by scores of 30-26; 30-27 and 29-28 and is now 14-2. Miller, 155 1/2 lbs of Whippany, NJ is now 20-3

Donald Cerrone scored a first round stoppage over Charles Oliveira in a Lightweight bout.

Cerrone landed a short punch to the body that sent Oliveria down. Cerrone then preceded to land twenty-five unanswered blows before referee Mario Yamasaki stopped the bout at 3:01

Cerrone, 156 lbs of Albuquerque, NM is now 16-3-1. Oliveria, 155 lbs of Houston, TX is now 14-2-1.

Duane Ludwig scored a three round unanimous decision over Amir Sadollah in a Welterweight bout.

Ludwig won on the strength of striking from the standup position.

Scores were 29-28 on all cards for Ludwig, 170 1/2 lbs of Denver, CO and is now 29-11. Sadollah, 170 lbs of Las Vegas, NV is 6-3

Abner Mares won the IBF Bantamweight championship and in the process captured the Showtime Bantamweight tournament crown with a dubious majority decision over reigning champion Joseph Agbeko at the Joint at The Hard Rock in Las Vegas.

Both guys gave a good effort. The same could not be said for Russell Mora as he became as much a part of the fight as the two combatants as he missed in upwards of twenty low blows that Mares landed on Agbeko. Mares was barely warned throughout the fight.

Mares was the more active fighter over the first have of the fight as he landed some solid shots with both hands. Mares scored a flash knockdown as he landed a little left hook but in combination with Agbeko slipping sent the campion to the canvas. It could easily been ruled a slip and that was the first of many missed calls from Mora throughout the fight.

In round six, Mares was cut over the left eye from a accidental headbutt.

Agbeko’s shining moment over the first half was a big right that buckled Mares in round four.

Agbeko started being more aggressive as he landed some nice jabs but was very right hand happy in trying to duplicate what he accomplished in the fourth.

Agbeko continued to fight well despite being peppered with the low shots and Mares was working the body.

After some good action rounds, all hell broke loose in round eleven.

Mares attempted t land a body shot but the punch ended up a good foot below the belt and Agbeko crumpled to a knee on the canvas. More hesitated and most people watching thought that finally Mares would be punished for his “South of the Border” shots but instead and shockingly, Mora began to count Agbeko by ruling a knockdown.

That seemed to to take the sails out of what was becoming a very close fight on the score cards Mares built an insurmountable lead. After round eleven, Agbeko and his corner men had to restrained by Nevada officials from the their bitter dismay at the job Mora was doing.

Not much happened in round twelve.

Mares, 117 1/2 lbs of Guadalajara, MX won by scores of 115-111; 115-111 and 113-113 and is now 22-0-1. Agbeko, 118 lbs of Bronx, NY is now 28-3.

During the telecast, SHOWTIME ringside analyst Antonio Tarver said, “Mora robbed all of us of a great fight.’’

There were 1,394 punches thrown in a give-and-take slugfest. Mares connected on 318 of 732, Agbeko on 318 of 732.

“I thought the first knockdown was clear,’’ said Mares, who made history by becoming the first homegrown Golden Boy Promotions boxer to capture a world title. “On the second I hit him on the belt and the ref chose to give him a count. I agree with the ref’s choice.

“I like to work the body but I was making the fight and all he did was counter-punch.

“I’m open to fight anybody (next). I love this tournament and would love to be in another one like this.’’

Said Agbeko, who demanded an immediate rematch, “I felt as though I was fighting two opponents in the ring tonight, Abner Mares and the referee. The referee ruled incorrectly on the knockdowns and he allowed Mares to hit me low repeatedly. Then, in the 11th, he called what everyone could see was another obvious low blow a knockdown.

“I don’t why these things happened to me. I felt the ref was against me from the start. All I wanted was a fair fight.

“I like Abner. He’s a good fighter. But I’m sure he didn’t want to win a fight this way.’’

Joe Duarte scored a three round unanimous decision over Jorge Gurgel in a lightweight bout to headline Strikeforce Challengers at the Pearl at the Palms in Las Vegas.

Duarte, 155 lbs of San Diego won by scores of 30-27; 29-28 and 29-28 to raise his mark to 10-2. Gurgel, 154 lbs of Cincinnati, OH is now 14-8

Nate James scored a three round unanimous decision over Danillo Villefort in a Middleweight bout.

Scores were 30-37; 39-38 and 29-28 for James, 185 lbs of San Jose, CA and is now 13-7-1. Villefort, 186 lbs of Coconut Creek, FL is now 13-6

Pat Healey scored a three round unanimous decision over Eric Wisely in a Lightweight bout.

Healey, 155 lbs of Portland, OR is now 27-17. Wisely, 156 lbs is now 17-6

Rhonda Rousey scored a twenty-five second submission over Sarah D’Alellio.

Rousey got D’Aellio in an armbar and the fight was waved off by referee Steve Mazagatti without any tap out.

Rousey, 146 lbs of Venice, CA is 3-0 with all wins coming by submission. D’Aellio, 146 lbs of San Jose, CA is now 4-2.

Despite fighting through one of the worst looking cuts in some time, Derrick Mehamn scored a three round unanimous decision over Roy Jones in a Light Heavyweight bout.

Mehman was caught with a high knee over his left eye and the blood just flowed for the resst of the bout. Mehman took Jones down and was in a dominant position for the better part of round’s two and three.

Mehman, 205 lbs of Coconut Creek, FL won by scores of 29-28 on all cards and is 12-3. Jones, 204 lbs of Boca Raton, FL is now 6-2

Antonio Diaz scored a stoppage victory over Ernesto Zepeda after round eight of a scheduled ten round Jr. Middleweight bout at the Fantasy Springs Hotel in Indio, California.

Diaz controlled the action and really turned up the volume in round eight as he sent Zepeda to the canvas twice in the round for which referee Jose Cobian ruled slips but Zepeda went down for more or less exhaustion.

When Zepeda got back to the corner he had a look a defeat and the fight was stopped.

Diaz, 150 lbs of Indio, CA is now 46-6-1 with twenty-eight knockouts. Zepeda, 150 1/2 lbs of Tijuana, MX is now 39-15-2

Andrew Cancio scored a four round stoppage over Lowell Brownfield in round three of a scheduled six round Lightweight bout.

Cancio dropped Borwnfield in round two from a left to the head that was followed by two rights. Brownfield hit the deck once again in round three from a body shot.

Cancio finised thins off by landing a big flurry of punches until referee Tony Crebs stopped the bout at 1:49 of round four.

Cancio, 135 1/2 lbs of Blythe, CA is now 11-1-2 with all wins coming by knockout. Brownfield, 134 1/2 lbs of Los Angeles, CA is now 11-9-1.

Humberto Zatarain scored four knockdowns en route to an easy four round unanimous decision over Rocco Espinoza in a Featherweight bout.

Zatarain dropped Espinoza three times in round one and one in round two.

Zatarain,125 3/4 lbs of Whittier, CA is now 3-0. Espinoza, 125 lbs of Las Vegas is 1-1

Angel Osuna dominated, battered and eventually stopped Raul Rodriguez in the fourth and final scheduled round of their Jr. Middleweight bout.

Osuna had Rodriguez in trouble in every round and finally dropped him in the final round and the bout was stopped at twenty-five seconds of round four.

Osuna, 152 1/2 lbs of Cochella, CA is now 5-3-1 with three knockouts. Rodriguez, 154 lbs of Bakersfield, CA is now 3-7-1

Alejandro Lopez scored a solid twelve round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Teon Kennedy in a Super Bantamweight bout at Ballys in Atlantic City.

After a slow round one, Lopez started boxing nicely by putting right hands behind a long jab. In round three the two came out and had a furious exchange on the ropes. That was followed up by a blistering five punch combination from Lopez. Lopez put together a couple more combination’s before the close of the round that started some swelling underneath the left eye of Kennedy. Lopez’ movement cause Kennedy to look uncomfortable at times. In round five, it was a right hand that started the close of the right eye of Kennedy. Round six was a telling round as Lopez’ confidence began to show as he started clowning around and landing quick combination’s for which Kennedy started to look a little frustrated.

In round’s seven and eight Kennedy started to get a little closer as he started to get a little closer but he wasn’t slowing the full ring circular movement of Lopez. Kennedy kept trying to come forward but Lopez was slow that down with some pot shotting and little combonations that was offsetting Kennedy’s attempt at aggression. In round eleven, Kennedy started to look a little desperate. the two waged war on the ropes in the final round with a big shot opening up a nasty cut on the left eyelid of Kennedy. Despite that, kennedy tried to press forward only to eat quick right hands on his way in. For good measure, Lopez landed a hard right just before the final bell sounded.

Lopez, 121 1/2 lbs of Tijuana, MX won by scores of 117-111; 117-11 and 115-113 to raise his mark to 22-2. Kenendy, 121 1/2 lbs of Philadelphia, PA is now 17-1-1.

Karl “Dynamite” Dargan scored a sixth round stoppage over Juan Suazo in a scheduled eight round Lightweight bout.

Dargan dropped Suazo in round one from a blistering counter right. Dragan bloodied Suazo around his right eye and he never looked back.

Dargan landed some beautiful counter shots that drew ohhs and ahhs from the crowd. Finally in round six, a nice combaintion forced Suazo’s corner to end things at 1:20 of of the round.

Darga, 134 1/2 lbs of Philadelphia, PA is now 10-0 with five knockouts. Suazo, 134 lbs of Tucson, AZ is now 6-5.

In an entertaining Super Middleweight scrap, Derrick Webster scored a six round unanimous decision over Romaro Johnson.

Both guys landed some big shots with Webster landed a lot more volume and landed hard to the body

Both guys were stunned but Webster was effetive when he wanted to step on the gas.

Webster, 164 1/2 lbs of Glassboro, NJ won by scores of 60-54; 59-55 and 59-55 to raise his perfect mark to 10-0. Johnson, 164 lbs of Clevelnand, OH is now 11-4-1.

Camilo Perez remained perfect with a knockout over James Owens in a Featherweight bout.

Perez landed a perfect left hook that sent Owens down and the fight was stopped at 1:43

Perez, 123.6 lbs of Rio Piedras, PR is now 5-0 with four knockouts. Owens, 122 1/2 lbs of Milwaukee, WI is now 4-6.

Cuban import Yordenis Ugas scored a six round unanimous decision over gritty Fernando Rodriguez in a Welterweight bout

Ugas was dominant as he boxed very well. He hit Rodriguez with some hellacious right hands. In round three, Ugas started to pound the body with both hands. Ugas continued to batter Rodriguez but Rodriguez not only would take but come back with a (less effective) flurry of his own.

That scenario played for most of the fight whete Ugas got much better of exchanges but Rodriguez got the toughness, courage and approval of the crowd award.

Ugas, 144 1/2 lbs of Havana, CUB won by scores of 59-55; 59-55 and 58-56 to stay perfect at 9-0. Rodriguez, 145 lbs of Dallas, TX is now 6-5.

On the strength of three knockdowns, Pedro Martinez held on to score a four round unanimous decision over Elvin Sanchez in a Cruiserweight bout.

Martinez dropped Sanchez at the end of round one from an overhand right. Martinez scored two more knockdowns from big right hands in round two. Sanchez made a brief comeback over the final two rounds but Martinez was able to make it to the final bell without much trouble.

Scores were 38-35 on all cards for Martinez, 200 lbs of Philadelphia and is now 6-4. Sanchez., 196 lbs of Paterson, NJ is now 4-2

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