The CBZ Newswire

PHARR, TX - Two highly anticipated comebacks are set to begin Saturday night, May 19, at the Pharr (Texas) Convention Center, when Jerry Belmontes and Odlanier Solis return to the ring in separate spotlight bouts on a full card promoted by Main Events, Cavazos Boxing Promotions and Arena Promotions.

Lightweight Jerry Belmontes, 15-0, 5 KOs, returns after nearly one year out of the ring. The Corpus Christi native had a vast amateur career that included national titles in 2003 and 2007. He also made it to the semi-finals of the USA Olympic Trials in 2008. As a professional, Belmontes has beaten everyone put in his path, including his most recent opponent Justo Vallecillo, whom he defeated by unanimous decision in his last start on June 24, 2011. After the layoff, Belmontes is anxious to get back in action. (continue reading…)

Alvarez defends NABO light heavyweight title against Hawk
Lemieux returns to action
MONTREAL (May 18, 2012) - Undefeated North American Boxing Organization (”NABO”) Light Heavyweight Champion Eleider “Storm” Alvarez (8-0, 5 KOs) makes his first title defense on Friday, June 8 against Native American challenger Shawn “The Sioux Warrior” Hawk (23-1, 19 KOs), headlining the fifth and final edition of this year’s popular GYM Fast & Furious Boxing Series, at the famed Bell Centre in Montreal.
 
Alvarez, a 28-year-old Colombian native who lives in Montreal, is on the fast track to stardom in the 175-pound division.  The 2008 Colombian Olympian captured the NABO title belt last December, stopping Emiliano Cayetano (21-3) in the opening round.  Alvarez, who is rated No. 15 by the World Boxing Organization (”WBO”), won all eight rounds in his most recent fight against Rayco Saunders (22-15-2) this past April. (continue reading…)

FDNY vs. N.E. Law Enforcement Saturday at Foxwoods Resorts Casino
 
MASHANTUCKET, CT - “Battle of the Badges 4″ spokesman Dennis Marrese announced today that Saturday night’s amateur boxing show, featuring the nationally-acclaimed New York City Fire Department Boxing Team (”FDNY”) against a New England Law Enforcement (”Team N.E.”) squad, will air on GoFightLive.tv live from Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
 
“Battle of the Badges 4″ (”BOB4″) is presented by National Public Safety Athletic League (”NPSAL”) in association with the FDNY Boxing Bravest, Mass Corrections Officers Federated Union Boxing Team (MCOFU) and Foxwoods Resort Casino. Defending champion Team N.E. trails FDNY in the series, 2-1. (continue reading…)

WORCESTER, Mass.  - Undefeated super middleweight contender Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez is ready, willing and able to replace No. 1 contender Anthony Dirrell, who was recently injured in a motorcycle accident, and fight No. 2 rated Nikola Sjekloca for the vacant World Boxing Council (”WBC”) 168-pound title.
 
Sjekloca and Dirrell, who is out of action for a reported six months, were ordered to fight for the WBC title, after Andre Ward was declared “Champion in Recess.”  (continue reading…)

TOTOWA, NJ - Main Events brings boxing fans a tidal wave of action over the next month with three rapid-fire promotions scheduled for national television audiences. However, merely keeping boxing lovers busy was not the goal of Main Events head Kathy Duva. Committed to making matches that really count, Duva stacked all three shows with appealing fights that really matter in boxing’s big picture.

Kathy Duva said, “It has been a long time since we had such a busy month. There is a lot of excitement in the air at Main Events, lately, and, as a fan, I can’t wait to watch each one of these bouts.” (continue reading…)