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Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez to Continue their Rivalry: VAZQUEZ-MARQUEZ IV: ‘Once and Four All’

by Press Releases on Mar.19, 2010, under Boxing News, Press Releases

Plus Yonnhy Perez vs. Abner Mares In The Co-Feature, Saturday, May 22, From STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT

LOS ANGELES, CA, March 18, 2010 — Following three epic battles, three-time World Champion Israel Vazquez and two-division World Champion Rafael Marquez will face off in the fourth installment of what is perhaps the greatest boxing trilogy of all-time on Saturday, May 22, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast).  In the co-feature, Yonnhy Perez will defend his International Boxing Federation (IBF) Bantamweight World Title against unbeaten top contender Abner Mares.

The historic SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader is co-promoted by Golden Boy Promotions, Gary Shaw Productions, Espinoza Boxing Promotions and Zanfer Promotions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate. (continue reading…)

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Mayweather and Mosley Set to Begin United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) Gold Standard Anti-Doping Program Monday for Mayweather vs. Mosley: Who R U Picking?

by Press Releases on Mar.18, 2010, under Boxing News, Press Releases

Set for Saturday, May 1, at MGM Grand in Las Vegas–Live on HBO Pay-Per View

LOS ANGELES, CA, March 18, 2010 – Floyd Mayweather and Shane Mosley will begin the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) gold standard anti-doping program on Monday, March 22, as they continue to prepare for Mayweather vs Mosley “Who R U Picking?” set to take place on Saturday, May 1, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View ® beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

It is the first time in history that athletes from any U.S. professional sport have reached out and demanded World Anti-Doing Code compliant drug testing, setting both a boxing and sport precedent. (continue reading…)

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Weights From Twin River Casino

by Press Releases on Mar.18, 2010, under Press Releases

8 Rounds

Danny O’Connor      142 LBS.

Franklin Gonzalez     143 1/2 LBS

6 Rounds

Jaime Clampitt        139 ½ LBS.

Jill Emery               141 LBS.

6 Rounds

Joey McCreedy        166 LBS.

Dafir Smith             170 LBS.

6 Rounds

Jason Pires             144 ½ LBS.

John Revish            144 ½ LBS.

6 Rounds

Eddie Soto              137 LBS.

Sean Eklund            138 LBS.

4 Rounds

Jesse Barboza         229 LBS.

Richard Mason        211 LBS.

4 Rounds

Keith Kozlin             167 LBS

Roberto Burgess      168 LBS.

Presser Quotes

Danny O’Connor: “I’m honored to be part of this event. This is another step forward for me as a pro. I am going to continue to do what has made me what I am today.”

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“Kid Chocolate” Quillin headlines Apr. 15 show in Big Apple

by Press Releases on Mar.18, 2010, under Press Releases

NEW YORK (Mar. 18, 2010) – Unbeaten middleweight sensation Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin will headline a Jed Weinstein-promoted show April 15 at the famed Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan.

Quillin (21-0, 15 KOs), fighting out of New York City, faces an opponent soon to be announced in the 10-round main event. Last month, “Kid Chocolate” returned after an 18-month layoff to decision veteran Fernando Zuniga. (continue reading…)

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Holyfield-Botha Headlines “The Legend Returns” PPV

by Press Releases on Mar.18, 2010, under Press Releases

April 10 at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (Mar. 18, 2010) – Living legend and 5-time world heavyweight champion, Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield, challenges World Boxing Federation heavyweight title-holder Frans “The White Buffalo” Botha in the 12-round main event April 10, headlining “The Legend Returns” pay-per-view event, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

“The Legend Returns,” presented by Crown Boxing, is being distributed in the United States and Canada by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 9 PM/ET – 6 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, Viewer’s Choice and Bell TV, for a suggested retail price of only $29.95. (continue reading…)

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