CBZ News Archives: March 2007
Press Release -- Donovan George: Back in Action in Chicago
By: Cestus Press
ON April 13, 2007, Cestus Management’s 168-pound prospect Don “Da Bomb” George returns to the squared circle as his promoter, Top Rank, is presenting a boxing card at Cicero Stadium in Chicago, Illinois. The promotion will be televised on Telefutura. That night the undefeated George will take on former regional title challenger; the grizzled twenty-seven fight veteran Alberto Mercedes.It is a fight in which “Da’Bomb” looks to show how he is the prospect to watch. Donovan said, “Albert Mercedes is a very experienced fighter who has been in there with top opposition. It is the type of fight that is good for me as I am going to show my abilities put I’m going to put some serious hurt on this guy.” George Continued, “This guy is coming to my home and he is not welcomed so I’m going to punish him mercilessly.”
Mike Michael, Cestus Management’s lead advisor, stated, “Cestus Management and Top Rank really believe in Donovan’s abilities and that is why we have taken this fight as (Alberto) Mercedes is a very experienced and durable guy who has gone the distance with solid guys like Alex Bunema. Mercedes is very tough and has a ton of experience. This is the type of fight that Donovan needs in order to move into the next level of his career.” Michael added, “We would like to thank Mr. Bob Arum and Top Rank as it has been a pleasure to continue to work together. The only thing that needs to be said is lock the doors and run for cover because “Da’Bomb” is going to explode on April 13.”
Posted by juan @ 02:51 PM EST [Link]
Weigh-In Results for 'March Mayhem' are In!
Press Release
Photo by Jorge Bravo
Mike Nevitt
CICERO, Ill. -- The weigh-in results for Friday's March Mayhem fight card are in. Fighters are "locked, loaded," and ready to rumble.
MARCH MAYHEM
8 Count Productions
Friday, March 16th
Cicero Stadium, 1909 S. Laramie
Doors 7pm, First Bell 8pm
Tickets and Info/312-226-5800
Mike Nevitt, 176 vs. Shawn Hammack, 175.5, eight rounds
Juan Carlos Martinez, 132 vs. Kenny Humphrey, 130, eight rounds,
Jeffrey Resto, 143 vs. Roberto Valenzuela, 142, six rounds
Luciano Perez, 148 vs. John Vaughn, 148, six rounds
Leo Martinez, 133.5 vs. Reggie Sanders, 131.5, six rounds
Bernie Bahrmasel
Publicist/8 Count Productions
www.8countproductions.com
Posted by juan @ 11:24 PM EST [Link]
Weigh-In Results for Tonight's Sho-Box Fights in Belterra, IN
Courtesy of Jake Hall, Chairman of the Indiana Boxing Commission
Photo courtesy of Showtime
Elio Rojas
BELTERRA, Ind. -- SHOWTIME'S Sho-Box television series will be visiting the Belterra Casino and Resort tonight and, by the looks of it, the fighters will be ready to showcase their wares.Here are the weigh-in results which took place Thursday night:
Main Event:
Johnny Edwards (11-0, 7 KOs), 128 lbs., vs. Elio Rojas (18-0, 13 KOs), 127.8 lbs.(2nd try; first weighed-in at 128.8, then worked down below the 128 lb. contract weight)
Co-Main Event:
Devon Alexander (10-0, 5 KOs), 141 lbs. vs. Scott Ball (8-2, 6 KOs), 143 lbs.
Undercard:
Mike Mollo (17-1, 11 KOs), 227 lbs., vs. Zack Page (12-10-1, 4 KOs), 263 lbs.
Bermane Stiverne (10-0, 10 KOs), 249 lbs., vs. John Clark (12-9-1, 7 KOs), 279 lbs.
Louis Turner (9-0, 6 KOs), 161 lbs., vs. Raynard Darden (9-17, 4 KOs) (no weight yet)
Ryan St. Germain (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Chris Price (1-0, 1 KO), heavyweights (yet to be weighed)
Posted by juan @ 08:33 AM EST [Link]
