The CBZ Newswire

LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2010 – With 120 victories, a National Championship, and a reputation as perhaps the best amateur boxer in the United States today, Frankie Gomez is clearly head and shoulders above his peers at junior welterweight.  Now it’s time for the 18-year-old from East Los Angeles to face new challenges as a professional, and Gomez has decided to team up with Oscar de la Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions to turn pro and pursue his dream of winning a world championship.

“I’ve been watching his career closely for years and Frankie Gomez is one of the best amateur boxers I’ve seen in a long time,” said Oscar de la Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions.  “He’s a true blue chip prospect and he has all the tools to become a world champion and a star in this game.  We’re honored to have the opportunity to promote him and help build him as a fighter.” (continue reading…)

Hispanic America’s Most Popular Boxing Series Is Back For Another Round And Will Thrill Sports Enthusiasts with More Live, Heart-Pounding Action Starting April 30

MIAMI/LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2010 — TeleFutura, one of the largest Spanish-language networks in the U.S. and the ideal entertainment alternative for Hispanics across the nation, and Oscar de la Hoya’sGolden Boy Promotions announced today the return of the popular boxing franchise “Solo Boxeo Tecate” (Just Boxing Tecate) on April 30, 2010.

Fans will welcome the return of the exciting sports program “Solo Boxeo Tecate” (Just Boxing Tecate), the 90-minute live action-packed show featuring Golden Boy Promotions’ top contenders as well as up-and-coming superstars including, Pablo Cesar Cano, Omar Figueroa, Danny Garcia, Frankie Gomez, Charles Huerta, Lucas Matthysse, Carlos Molina, Luis Ramos, Ronny Rios, Carlos Velasquez and many more. (continue reading…)

‘St. Patrick’s Fight Night Club Special at L.A. Live’ to Feature Top Los Angeles-Area Talent

LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2010 – On Wednesday, March 17, Irish eyes will be smiling while the fists are flying, as Golden Boy Promotions and AEG in association with Fight Night Club celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a free boxing event at Nokia Plaza L.A. LIVE..  In action on the four-bout “St. Patrick’s Fight Night Club Special at L.A. LIVE” card will be four professional debuts of top prospects from the Southern California area, including junior middleweight Bobby Reyes of Valencia, L.A. super featherweight Jesus Rodrigues, Glendale featherweight Art Martirosyan Los Angeles junior welterweight Oscar Andrade.

But that’s not all… Boxing legend Oscar de la Hoya will be in attendance, along with members of the Golden Boy Promotions fighter roster to meet and greet fans as a DJ plays the hottest tunes.  There will also be giveaways and raffles for those in attendance on this special mid-week night of boxing along with special, limited-edition merchandise and ticket booths for those wishing to pick up tickets to Golden Boy Promotions and AEG’s hit “Fight Night Club” series.  As a special St. Patrick’s Day-only promotion, anyone buying two tickets to a future “Fight Night Club” event will receive a $25 game card from the ESPN Zone at L.A. LIVE. (continue reading…)

O’Connor-Gonzalez headlines March 19 show at Twin River Event Center, RI

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (March 14, 2010) – “Irish” Joey McCreedy is back being trained by “Irish” Micky Ward and Ward’s brother, Dicky Eklund, who worked with fellow Lowell (MA) resident McCreedy back when McCreedy was an amateur boxer and for McCreedy’s first six pro fights.

McCreedy (11-4-1, 6 KOs), the reigning EBA and New England super middleweight champion, made the switch back to Ward and Eklund after the Rivera Brothers Gym in Lynn (MA) was recently closed. The commute is much closer because Chelmsford is much closer to Lowell than Lynn.

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MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (March 12, 2010) – Fan favorite Tony “TNT” Grano gained revenge for his only loss as a pro, winning a unanimous 10-round decision last night against Mark “Oak Tree” Brown in the main event on the “Brace For Impact” card, promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc., (CES), in a sold-out Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino.

Grano (17-1-1, 13 KOs) was cruising along through a rough fight until early in the final round, when lightning nearly struck again as Brown (15-3, 7 KOs), who knocked out Tony in the 8th round of their first fight,  dropped Grano with an overhand right early in the 10th round. Grano, however, kept his composure and remained out of trouble to win on the judges’ scorecards (98-91, 97-92, 97-92). (continue reading…)