CES inks 3-fight series at Foxwoods
by Press Releases on Feb.09, 2010, under Press Releases
CES Presents “Brace For Impact”
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Feb. 8, 2010) – Jimmy Burchfield, president of Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), announced today that CES will promote three professional boxing cards at Foxwoods Resort Casino in 2010.
The first show is scheduled for March 12 with the rematch between heavyweights Tony “TNT” Grano (16-1-1, 13 KOs) and Mark “Oak Tree” Brown (15-2, 7 KOs) headlining “Brace For Impact” in Fox Theater at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Conn. “Brace For Impact” will also include a dynamic undercard, which will be announced shortly. The other CES dates at Foxwoods are Sept. 24 and Oct. 22. (continue reading…)
Maurice Harris Going back to the future
by Press Releases on Feb.09, 2010, under Press Releases
NEW YORK (Feb. 5, 2010) – Veteran heavyweight Maurice “Sugar Moe” Harris, inactive for the previous 26 months, recently returned to the ring (Jan. 29) in Albuquerque, impressively winning a 6-round unanimous decision (60-54, 60-54, 58-56) against battle-tested Billy “The Kid” Zumbrun.
The 33-year-old Harris (21-14-2, 10 KOs), winner of the “2002 Thunderbox Heavyweight Tournament,” had fought only four times in the past seven years due to his promotional/managerial problems. His comeback is under the banner of his new promoter, Boxing 360.
“I had a lot of rust to work off,” New Jersey native Harris said. “I did what I had to do to win, getting in the rounds and not looking for the knock out. He’s a strong guy with a hard head. I shook him a couple of times, but he kept his left hand high, and it was tough to hit him solid. (continue reading…)
Cestus Fighter Ray ‘Lino’ Gatica Ready to Win Big in Las Vegas on February 13th
by Press Releases on Feb.08, 2010, under Boxing News, Press Releases
By: Cestus Press
February 13, 2010, the Las Vegas Hilton will be the site of a great night of boxing as Top Rank, Inc. promotes a great Pay Per View fight card featuring ‘The Filipino Flash’ Nonito Donaire defending his Super-Flyweight title against Mexican banger, Gerson Guerrero. The undercard bouts feature many proven veterans and up-and-coming prospects.
One such prospect is Cestus Management’s welterweight destroyer, the undefeated Mexican American Raymond Gatica (11-0-0,6 KO’s) who will face off with Filipino southpaw Mark Jason Melligen in an eight round bout. This fight promises to be an exciting affair as Gatica promises to showcase his skills and take care of business. (continue reading…)
Valero Solidifies His Title Claim at Lightweight
by Mike DeLisa on Feb.07, 2010, under Guest Columnists
By Roberto Valenzuela at ringside
Valero retains World Boxing Council (WBC) lightweight title
MONTERREY, Mexico (Feb. 7, 2010) – Edwin Valero took the iniciative from the first round of the fight, throwing straight rights and lefts, which had Demarco in trouble on a few occasions. In the second round, Demarco bloodied Valero’s nose with a hard left, even though Valero took the pucnh well.
In this same round, Valero recieved a blow from Demarco’s elbow and forearm, which caused a huge cut over his right eye. But the cut didn’t matter to Valero, and he pushed the action, beating his opponent savagely round after round. In the eighth round, it seemed as if DeMarco did not want to continue the bout, but held on until after the ninth round, when he finally abandoned the match due to the severe punishment he had been reciving.
Valero looked full of energy and his reflexes were sharp. I think tht if the fight had lasted the entire 12 rounds, the Venezuelan would have taken the victory by unanimous decision.
VALERO UNIFICA SU TITULO DE CAMPEON MUNDIAL
by Mike DeLisa on Feb.07, 2010, under Guest Columnists, Reviews
By Roberto Valenzuela at ringside
CBZ Exclusive: Monterrey, MX. Desde el inicio del primer round Edwin tomó la iniciativa del combate lanzando con sus dos manos golpes rectos de izquierda y derecha, donde en varias ocaciones puso en malas condiciones a Demarco, en el segundo episodio Demarco sangro la nariz de Valero con un fuerte impacto con su mano izquierda que asimilo muy facilmente el Venezolano.
En ese mismo round valero recibio un golpe con el codo y antebrazo de su adversario, el cual ocaciono una gran cortada arriba de su ojo derecho.
Pero esto no le importo a Valero, por que el busco la pelea, propinandole duro castigo round por round a su adversario quien en el octavo round se veia que ya no queria seguir el combate, fue entonces que en decimo round abandona el la pelea por el exceso castigo que estaba recibiendo.
Edwin Valero se veia lleno de energia y reflejos, creo que si la pelea hubiera duraro todos los 12 rounds, de todas maneras el Venezolano se hubiera llevado la victoria por Unanime Desicion.
