CBZ News Archives: April 2005
ESPN PPV Offered In Two New England Cities!<br>
We are happy to report good news if you're a boxing fan living in Danbury or Hartford, CT. If you live in either of these two cities, you are capable of ordering ESPN's first PPV event featuring Antonio Margarito vs. Kermit Cintron, Shane Mosely vs. David Estrada and unbeaten heavyweight Calvin Brock against Jameel "Big Time" McCline. After moths of build-up and advertisement on ads broadcast on ESPN, viewers who seemed to be interested in this event, will only have the oportunity of ordering this great night of boxing if they live in two cities in New England. Since when has trying to find good boxing the equivalent of playing the lottery?
Is anyone else angry about this? I am. Is ESPN not based in Connecticut? Why is this great event only offered in New England two cites, when it's been advertised all over New England for the past few weeks? Comcast Didgital Cable operators were certainly suprised by this idea and it seems now that fans will be even more surprised when they are let down by this outrageous idea. When they don't make any money from this event, hopefully they'll open up to more interested fans.Posted by jdvena@cyberbozingzone.com">jdvena@cyberbozingzone.com">jdvena @ 08:43 PM EST [Link]
Rodolfo "El Gato" Gonzalez Live and Well
According to some false reports, Rodolfo "El Gato" Gonzalez, the former WBC lightweight champion recently passed away. That was news to the Rodolfo Gonzalez and his son who had called him from New York recently to let him know what was going around. A Rodolfo Gonzalez, did pass away unfortunately, however, he was an activist who went by the moniker of "Corky."
Tha former champion's son apparenlty received a call offering condolences and the rumor has been making the rounds. Rodolfo "El Gato" Gonzalez who compiled an incredible record of 81-7-1 with 70 KOs phone the CBZs Dan Hanley to let him know that he's live and well and still "throwing a mean left hook to the liver."Posted by jdvena@cyberbozingzone.com">jdvena@cyberbozingzone.com">jdvena @ 09:05 PM EST [Link]
Foxwoods to host Battle of Unbeatens May 6th
Powell Faces Bundrage While Foreman Squares off Against Cagle
DiBella Entertainment in association with Foxwoods Resort Casino will present a main event and co-feature of all undefeated fighters on Friday, May 6, 2005 at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT. The event will be televised live by Showtime as part of their ShoBox series. In the main event, rising undefeated junior middleweight Sechew “Iron Horse” Powell (15-0, 9 KO's) of will do battle against fellow unbeaten prospect Cornelius “K9” Bundrage (21-0, 13 KO's) in a ten round bout. In the co-feature, Yuri Foreman (17-0, 7 KO's) will face Kevin “KO” Cagle (16-0, 12KO's) in a scheduled eight round junior middleweight showdown. As is always the case with fighters appearing on ShoBox, these fighters on the rise are looking to use this stage to take that next step to stardom…moving from prospects to contenders.
The event will have a TV start time of 11:00 PM ET/PT and will emanate from the Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino.
Tickets priced at $60, $45 and $25 are on sale and available by calling the Foxwoods Box Office at 1-800-200-2882 or online at www.foxwoods.com. Doors open at 8:00 PM, first fight at 9:00 PM
Posted by jdvena@cyberbozingzone.com">jdvena@cyberbozingzone.com">jdvena @ 08:29 PM EST [Link]
New Photos Up from Friday Night's "Chicago Contender" Fights at Aragon Featuring "Macho" Miguel Hernandez, David Pareja and More!
David Pareja (left) looks on as Ryan Franklin struggles to rise from the canvas
Additional photos have been posted on Friday's fights at:
http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/news/archives/00000843.htm
Posted by juan @ 04:55 PM EST [Link]
