The CBZ Newswire

MIAMI (February 6, 2012) - Undefeated middleweight prospect Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira will make his Canadian boxing debut this Saturday night (Feb. 11) on an explosive card, presented by United Promotions in association with Hennessy Sports, at Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.
 
The exciting 21-year-old Oliveira (16-0, 12 KOs), rated No. 14 by the World Boxing Council (”WBC”), will fight Sergei “Baltic King” Melis (18-7, 7 KOs) in an eight-round Special Middleweight Attraction. (continue reading…)

Says Fight Sergio Next or Vacate Title!
 
New York, NY (Feb. 6, 2012) - Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. defended his version of the WBC Middleweight Championship this past Saturday, February 4, and as long as Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez follows suit in his upcoming matchup against Matthew Macklin on March 17, promoter Lou DiBella expects the two to meet to determine who is the full and real WBC Middleweight Champion.
 
“As long as Sergio takes care business on March 17, Chavez must fight him next.  Either fight him or he has to vacate his title.  It’s plain and simple,” said DiBella.  “We are tired of waiting for Chavez to step up to the plate.  He needs to stop hiding behind his people and be a real champion.  He says that he wants the fight, so then prove it.  The WBC ruled in our favor at their convention in December, and the two were both permitted to have voluntary defenses.  We don’t want to look past Sergio’s fight on March 17 because he is going to have his hands full with Macklin.  If Sergio wins though, I expect negotiations to begin immediately for Sergio against Julio.  Immediately!” (continue reading…)

The late, great trainer, Mr. Angelo Dundee (right), seen here sharing a happy moment with "King" David Estrada

Angelo, it has been a few days since you left the world, and the past few days been a struggle for me accepting this. I know you’re in a better place and I’m happy for you, but I wish I had the chance to give you one last hug, hear you crack a joke, or even have you smack me to wake me up in the fight. I had big plans for us, I wanted to get back in contention and get a big TV fight so I could have you work my corner. I wanted to finish what we started, but I guess God had other plans for you. (continue reading…)

Photo by Vincent Ethier

MONTREAL  - Super middleweight sensation Adonis “Superman” Stevenson, now being trained by Hall of Famer Emanuel Steward in Detroit, is prepared to successfully defend his International Boxing Federation (”IBF”) Inter-Continental belt February 18 against former NABF champion Jesus “El Martillo” Gonzales (27-1, 14 KOs) in the 12-round main event that is also an IBF voluntary eliminator for the No. 2 position.
 
But Stevenson, rated No. 8 by the World Boxing Association (”WBA”), as well as No. 10 by the World Boxing Organization (”WBO”) and No. 15 by the World Boxing Council “WBC”) and IBF, also has sights set on a mega-Montreal showdown against IBF super middleweight champion Lucian Bute. (continue reading…)

Moscow Dynamo shutout Los Angeles Matadors
Next ‘World Series of Boxing’ PPV Feb. 17
Unbeaten Baku Fire at Mexico City Guerreros
Sneak preview of Olympic Match-ups
HOBOKEN, NJ - Host team Moscow Dynamo shutout and visiting Los Angeles Matadors last Friday night in Russia, 5-0, to move into a three-way tie with Dolce & Gabbana Milano Thunder and Astana Arlans, all sporting 6-2 records and 19 points, on top of Group A in the innovative World Series of Boxing (”WSB”).
 
The Moscow vs. Los Angeles, distributed in the United States by Integrated Sports Media, replaced an originally scheduled Mexico City vs. Beijing match that was cancelled due to visa problems for members of the Chinese team. (continue reading…)