CBZ News Archives: February 2008
Photo of the Day: De La Hoya & Schaefer Ring NASDAQ's Closing Bell
Photo by Hoganphotos.com/Golden Boy Promotions
Six-division and Ten-time World Champion boxer and president of Golden Boy Promotions Oscar de la Hoya (right) and Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer (left) visit The NASDAQ Marketsite in New York City on February 28, 2008. De La Hoya and Schaefer rang the NASDAQ's closing bell while in New York to promote the upcoming bout between De La Hoya and Steve Forbes on May 3, 2008 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California and televised live on HBO.
Posted by juan @ 12:24 PM EST [Link]
Robert Guerrero Inspired by Wife's Bout with Cancer
Press Release
Message from Team Guerrero to all family, friends and media.
We want to thank everyone for all their support and prayers as we know this is a difficult time, for Robert and his wife's battle with leukemia. Casey Guerrero is a strong individual and will be by Robert's side when he defends his world title against Jason "The American Boy" Litzau this Friday February 29th at the Tachi Palace Casino in Lemoore CA.
The bout will be televised live on Showtime's Showbox series. "The Explosion Awaits". God Bless to you all.
Posted by juan @ 11:20 AM EST [Link]
Undefeated Junior Middleweight Pawel to Hold Media Workout at Gleason's Gym!
Press Release
NEW YORK--Pawel “Raging Bull” Wolak, the undefeated junior middleweight who will co-headline the “A Fistful of Shamrocks” pre-St. Patrick’s Day boxing extravaganza at Madison Square Garden ’s Theater on Saturday, March 15, 2008 , will hold a media workout on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 6:30 P.M.
The workout will be held at the fabled Gleason’s Gym, which is located at 83 Front Street , Brooklyn , NY 11201 , phone: 718-797-2872 .
Wolak, a native of Debica, Poland, who fights out of Brooklyn, has a 19-0 (13 KOS) record and is extremely popular in New York ’s Polish-American community.
The media workout will include sparring and interview sessions.
“A Fistful of Shamrocks” is being promoted by Celtic Gloves Promotions and will be headlined by undefeated Irish junior middleweight James Moore, 14-0 (10 KOS), a native of County Wicklow, Ireland, who fights out of Queens. He will be squaring off against J.C. Candelo, 27-9 (18 KOS), of Colombia.
Other Irish favorites scheduled to fight are lightweight Oisin Fagan, 20-5 (15 KOS), a Dublin native who fights out of Oklahoma City; junior middleweight Henry “Western Warrior” Coyle, 5-1 (5 KOS), of Chicago by way of County Mayo; and middleweight Simon “Slick Fighting Irish” O’Donnell, 5-1 (2 KOS), of County Galway.
In addition to the fights, live Irish music will be performed by the band “Big Girl’s Blouse.”
Tickets, which range from $400 to $50, can be purchased through Ticketmaster, 866-448-7849 , or by calling Celtic Gloves at 917-559-8467 or Gleason’s Gym at 718-797-2872 .
For sponsorship and advertising opportunities, contact Mike O’Sullivan at 516-242-0428
Posted by juan @ 11:32 AM EST [Link]
Photo of the Day: Rafael Marquez at the South El Monte Gym!
By Frank Baltazar
Rafael Marquez, who's scheduled to face Israel Vazquez for the third time at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California on March 1st, fields questions at a press conference held at the El Monte Gym in El Monte, California. The two split their previous bouts, with Marquez winning in March 2007 when Vazquez retired in the 7th round, and Vazquez winning by TKO in the 6th in August 2007.
Posted by juan @ 09:09 AM EST [Link]
Coming Up: Read about Miguel Hernandez's Work with a Youth Boxing Program!
Photo by Juan C. Ayllon
Chicago super middleweight boxer coaches a youngster on his form
CHICAGO--"MACHO" Miguel Hernandez is a much-loved boxer round these parts. In addition to providing fans exciting fights through the last several years, he also participated in The Contender boxing reality TV show this past season.
However, did you know that he's running a youth boxing program locally? Find out more here! We have an upcoming story scheduled to be posted Monday night.
Posted by juan @ 10:32 PM EST [Link]
Bonus Photo of the Day: Emily Klinefelter Victorious in Pro-Debut!
By Adam Pollack
Left to right: Coach Adam Pollack, IBF and IBO Flyweight Champion Nonito Donaire, and Emily Klinefelter
On Friday, February 22 at Reno, Nevada's Silver Legacy Casino, Iowa City's Emily Klinefelter was successful in her pro boxing debut as a bantamweight (118 pounds), defeating Durango, Mexico's Elizabeth Cervantes in a 4-round unanimous decision (40-36 on all three judge's cards).
As an amateur, Klinefelter had won 15 national and international gold medals. A University of Iowa College of Business graduate with a 4.0 GPA, Klinefelter is currently studying for her masters of accountancy at the University of Iowa.
Posted by juan @ 10:18 PM EST [Link]
Photo of the Day: Pesoli Inducts Martinez & Garcia Into '8 Count Hall of Fame!'
By Juan C. Ayllon
Promoter Dominic Pesoli (left) of 8 Count Productions, shown inducting retired Chicago fighters Rocky Martinez (center) and Mike "The Fly" Garcia into the "8 Count Hall of Fame" on Friday, February 16th in Cicero, Illinois
Posted by juan @ 11:07 AM EST [Link]
R.I.P. Coach and Referee Bill Thornburg
(August 19, 1926—January 27, 2008)
The many contributions of long-time amateur boxing coach, volunteer amateur official, and professional referee Bill Thornburg will be remembered and celebrated on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008 at the Matt Dishman Community Center, 77 NE Knott St in Portland, Oregon,where Thornburg coached so many youngsters for so many years. The event is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. in the auditorium. Those who knew Thornburg are invited to come and share their favorite stories with Bill’s family and friends.
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Bout Sheet and weights for Tonight's Boxing at Morongo Resort & Spa
Press Release
Posted by juan @ 12:22 PM EST [Link]
California Boxing Hall of Fame Banquet on June 21st!
CHOFpic
Posted by juan @ 07:42 PM EST [Link]
Forbes to Challenge De La Hoya
The Portland Tribune
Feb. 19, 2008
Portland, OR native Steve “2-Pound” Forbes is in for the biggest fight of his boxing life May 3. That’s when he’ll face six-time world champion Oscar De La Hoya at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., in a 150-pound bout to be televised on regular HBO.
The 30-year-old Forbes is 33-5 with nine knockouts. De La Hoya (38-5, 30 KOs), 34, hopes to use this fight as a tuneup for a September rematch with unbeaten Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Promoters say this will be the last fight in the L.A. area for De La Hoya, who is from East Los Angeles and won a gold medal in the 1992 Olympics.
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Jose 'El Temible' Varela Bajo El Mando de Evangelista Cotto Vuelve a la Florida!
Photo by Dalia Duran
El púgil chinandegano que hace carrera en los Estados Unidos, José Varela Salinas, clasificado en el casillero numero 11 de Organización Mundial de Boxeo –OMB- se enfrentara al colombiano Richard Gutiérrez por el campeonato latino de las 154 libras el viernes 22 de febrero en Fort Lauderdale.El "Temible" Varela tiene un expediente de 22 triunfos y solo dos derrotas, con 16 de sus victorias por la vía del nocao. Gutiérrez tiene un expediente de 21-1 con 13 KO.
"Es una pelea muy interesante," declaro el cronista de boxeo Enrique Encinosa, "el Temible Varela es uno de los verdaderos prospectos de la división y ya se habla de el como un futuro campeón mundial, como lo mejor del boxeo nicaragüense actual. Y Gutiérrez es un buen boxeador con respetable pegada. Los estilos de ambos prometen que esta será la mejor pelea de una buena cartelera. Varela se merece el respaldo de su gente y ojala muchos nicas vayan a darle aliento en un combate difícil camino a la cima."
La cartelera se llevara a cabo en el Xtreme Indoor Karting, 5300 Powerline Rd. Ft. Lauderdale, Telefono 954.491.6265 y tendrá a púgiles de calibre, como los campeones olímpicos Yuriorkis Gamboa y Yan Barthelemy y el prospecto Johnny Edwards.
Posted by juan @ 09:05 AM EST [Link]
Photo of the Day: Jose Hernandez & Friends at Ringside
Round Lake, Illinois' Jose Hernandez (right), with Michelle and his friend Brian at ringside in Cicero, Illinois last night. Hernandez, who knocked out Jason Litzau on HBO's Boxing After Dark and lost a decision to Rocky Juarez last year but has been working very hard with his businesses in northeastern Illinois, is planning on resuming training this next week to give boxing his full focus.
Posted by juan @ 12:35 PM EST [Link]
Weights from Chicago/Solo Boxeo Tecate
CELEBRATION
8 Count Productions/Top Rank Inc.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Cicero Stadium
1909 S. Laramie Ave.
Cicero, IL
Doors Open 5:30pm, First Bell 6:30pm
Tickets 312-226-5800Mike Alvarado, 142 vs. Jesus Rodriguez, 139, ten rounds
Francisco Rodriguez, 117.5 vs. Andre Wilson, 117.5, eight rounds
Andrzej Fonfara, 160 vs. Jorge Gonzalez, 159, six rounds
Freddie Cuevas, 160 vs. Luis Hodge, 162.5, six rounds
Ivan Popoca, 143 vs. Guadalupe Diaz, 142.5, four rounds
Alejandro Lopez, 125 vs. Torrence Ray, 129, six rounds,
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Bonus Photo of the Day: Dan Hanley Wins Honorary Award at BHOF!
By Carlos Baeza,
Staff Photographer, World Boxing Hall of Fame
The CBZ's Dan Hanley (left) receiving an honorary award from the World Boxing Hall of Fame from former welterweight sensation Armando Muniz (center) and WBHF president Adolfo Perez this past October
Commenting on this honor, Hanley said, "I was awarded an honorary board membership plaque for research work I conducted for the hall. And man, I gotta tell ya, this was a thrill when I heard my name and presented the plaque by one of my boxing idols, former welterweight contender Armand. This was a total honor."
Posted by juan @ 11:15 PM EST [Link]
Photo of the Day
Who is this two-fisted slugger? Another "One in a Million" prospect on the rise? Who knows? However, if his heredity has anything to do with it, he has a bright future, as popular middleweight prospect Michael "The Midnight Stalker" Walker's son mugs for the camera after last Friday's fights in Merrillville, Indiana
Posted by juan @ 03:16 PM EST [Link]
Korrektur: PG am 13. Februar !!! Entschuldigung!
Liebe Kolleginnen und Kollegen,
anbei in der Anlage finden Sie eine Einladung zum 1. Pressegespräch vor der "Universum Champions Night" am 5. April 2008 im Burg-Wächter Castello, Düsseldorf:
Felix Sturm verteidigt seinen Weltmeistertitel –
Julia Sahin wieder im Ring zur dritten Titelverteidigung
Universum-Weltmeister im Mittelgewicht Sturm tritt erstmals in Düsseldorf an –
Julia Sahin freut sich auf ihr „Heimpublikum“ nach Verletzungspause
1. Pressegespräch
mit
Felix Sturm, WBA-Weltmeister im Mittelgewicht
Julia Sahin, WIBF-Weltmeisterin im Jr. Fliegengewicht
Jean-Marcel Nartz, Technischer Leiter Universum Box-Promotion
am nächsten
Mittwoch, 13. Februar 2008,
um 12.00 Uhr
Ort: „GINOS RESTAURANT“
KÖ-Galerie, Königsallee 60, 40212 Düsseldorf
Posted by juan @ 02:28 PM EST [Link]
Results Last Night From the The Castle At Park Plaza, Boston
Antonio Escalante, 123 Wu10 Jose Beranza, 122
(98-92, 98-92 and 96-64)
Jeffrey Resto, 143 Ws10 Humberto Tapia, 142 3/4
(77-75, 77-75 for Resto, 77-76 for Tapia)
Sean Eklund, 139 Ws Jose Velasquez, 135
(40-37, 40-37 for Eklund, 40-38 for Velasquez)
Edwin Rodriguez, 163 TKO4 (2:57) Fitzgerald Johnson, 164 1/2
Tony Lamonica, 137 1/4 KO3 (1:35) Scorn Hatcher, 135
Phil Miller, 225 KO1 (no time recorded) Justin Calloway, 211
Eddie Caminero, 161 KO1 (:36) Kevin Bartlett, 164
Promoter: Golden Boy Promotions and Cappiello Promotions
TV: Telefutura
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Mayweather Shakes his Money-Maker
Celebrity weekend of sports, music & comedy starts today in Grand Rapids, Michigan to benefit the Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Foundation
Press Release
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, February 8, 2008--Beginning today, Friday, February 8th, boxing champion Floyd Mayweather will host "Money Mayweather Celebrity Weekend". Celebrities participating in the various weekend events will be: Bow Wow, 50 Cent, Lloyd, Jadakiss, Souljah Boy, Spindrella, Christina Milian, Keyshia Cole, B2K, Chili of TLC, Shop Boyz, Kid Capri, Swizz Boys and StylzP.
The "Money Mayweather Celebrity Weekend" events will include: "King of the Ring Freestyle Battle"—local rappers go head to head for a chance at $10,000; "Money Mayweather Celebrity Basketball Game"; Kid Capri's Birthday Bash and Celebrity Basketball Game After Party; and a Comedy Show Starring Cedric the Entertainer. These events will benefit The Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation (FMJF).
"Giving back to Grand Rapids is something that I am so proud to do, and with this event I am bringing the best of the best to my hometown," said Mayweather. "This weekend is all about giving back to this community and some of the biggest celebrities out there have come here to join me for a great cause."
Previously, FMJF has organized large scale food drives, education giveaways for students in need of school supplies and a Toys for Tots collection, but "Money Mayweather Celebrity Weekend" is the largest event to date for FMJF. Established on July 3, 2007, FMJF's mission is to empower and encourage community alliances, impact youth leadership and strengthen family foundations through construction, entrepreneurialism and education resulting in healthier communities. FMJF focuses on four categories of giving: youth and education, housing and community building, health and wellness, and economic growth and development.
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For addition information pertaining to all of the "Money Mayweather Celebrity Weekend" events including dates and times please see attached flyer or call 616-477-8621. All tickets are available at ticketmaster.com.
Posted by juan @ 04:58 PM EST [Link]
Champs Robert Guerrero, Carina Moreno Hold Open Workouts
Press Release
GILROY, Calif, February 6, 2008--Two-Time world champion Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero and WBC Female "Fighter of the Year" Carina "La Reina" Moreno will hold an open workout for the public from 11am-1pm Saturday February 9, 2008 at the Krutar Boxing Gym located at 1715(C) Freedom Blvd. Watsonville ,CA.
The two warriors are scheduled to fight February 29, 2008 at the Tachi Palace Casino in Lemoore CA. Guerrero will defend his title against Jason "The American Boy" Litzau, while Moreno is working on a new opponent. For ticket information call the Tachi Palace at (559) 924-7751 or visit www.GoossenTutor.com
Posted by juan @ 08:23 PM EST [Link]
Joe Louis to be Honored in Upcoming California Hall of Fame!
Press Release
Posted by juan @ 07:19 PM EST [Link]
Weezel Watch: David 'The Weezel' Estrada to Fight James Crayton Tonight!
Photo and piece by Juan C. Ayllon
David Estrada (right) beating Bruce Rumbolz in December
HINCKLEY, Minn.--Originally scheduled to fight former WBC Continental Americas light middleweight title holder Robert Kamya, David "The Weezel" (sic) Estrada (11-10, 8 KOs) faces former NABA Lightweight title holder James Crayton (34-26-2, 21 KOs) this evening at the Grand Casino.
Following his knockout victory over Bruce Rumbolz in December, Estrada said, “I’m feeling really good. I’m back on a winning streak and I want to keep it that way. I’m thankful to Chicago fans not giving up on me, ‘cause I haven’t given up on them!”
Crayton lost his last six bouts, including a stoppage loss to Jose Varela (23-2, 16 KOs) in November and a unanimous decision loss to Matt Vanda (37-5, 21 KOs) in July.
Spectators should be in for a grand treat at the casino, as the two should make for an entertaining crossroads match.
Posted by juan @ 01:45 PM EST [Link]
Weights for Tonight's Fights in Merrilleville, Indiana
Courtesy of Jacob Hall,
Indiana Boxing Commission
Ed Ochoa, 145.5 lbs., vs. Fred Thompson, TBA
Michael Walker, 162.75 lbs., vs. Jerome Walker, 164.75
Jimmy Holmes, 163.75 lbs., vs. Tyrone Dowdy, 164.75
Derrick Findley, 162.5 lbs., vs. Nathan Martin, 163.75
Evette Colazzo, 124.75 lbs., vs. Kim Colbert, 143.75
Michael Parker, 208.5 lbs., vs. Leo Silvest, TBA
Posted by juan @ 11:46 AM EST [Link]
