CBZ News Archives: May 2006
John Ruiz No. 1 contender in WBA
LAS VEGAS (May 26, 2006) - Two-time world heavyweight champion John "The Quietman" Ruiz (41-6-1, 28 KOs) is the World Boxing Association's No. 1 contender according to its latest ratings. Ruiz had petitioned the WBA for an immediate rematch against Nicolay Valuev for the WBA heavyweight title, or No. 1 rating, after losing a controversial decision last December in Berlin."I want to thank the WBA for granting at least one part of our petition," Ruiz said. "If we couldn't get an immediate rematch, we asked that I be rated in the No. 1 position and next in line for a WBA title match against the winner of Valuev and (Owen) Beck (June 3)."
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Photo of the Day: Rita Figueroa after Winning WIBA Americas Lightweight Title!
Here's a photo of Rita Figueroa after winning her WIBA Americas Lightweight Title last Friday at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago. Figueroa defeated Eva Lidia Silva by unanimous decision over eight rounds.
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RIDDICK BOWE INJURED, FIGHT CANCELLED
By Katherine Dunn
A scheduled June 3, 06 boxing card at Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City, Oregon was scratched on Thursday afternoon, May 18, when casino representatives announced that former heavyweight Riddick Bowe, who was to appear in the main event, has suffered a shoulder injury in training. The casino hopes to reschedule the show for October.Posted by kkdunn0@yahoo.com">kkdunn0@yahoo.com">kdunn @ 03:31 PM EST [Link]
Photo of the Day: Rita Figueroa Wins WIBA Americas Lightweight Title!
Photo by Humberto Bravo
Rita Figueroa (left) absorbs blow from Eva Lidia Silva en route to winning her new WIBA America's Lightweight championship crown by unanimous decision at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago Friday night.
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WELLIVER VS VAN SICKLE...JUNE 10 AT LUCKY EAGLE
NWBW HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE
Fight Night 32 at the Lucky Eagle Casino Saturday, June 10th 2006 at 7:00pm
Chauncy Welliver vs. Chad Van Sickle For a World Championship Shot
(PRESS RELEASE)
Dateline: Rochester, WA, May 3, 2006
Northwest heavyweight favorite Chauncy “Baby Face” Welliver of Spokane, Washington will take his shot at the Northwest Boxing Association (NWBA) against of Grove City, Ohio’s Chad Van Sickle in the 10 round main event at the Lucky Eagle Casino on Saturday, June 10th at 7pm. The 22 year old Welliver sports a 29-3-3 record with 11 Ko’s and has won 10 straight fights. Ohio powerhouse Chad Van Sickle is no stranger to the northwest with six fights in Tacoma in 2004 and has a record of 21-3-2 with 12 Ko’s.
Promoter Bennie Georgino says “these experienced heavyweights will be battling for the ‘Best in the West’ reputation, with the winner evolving as a serious future contender for the World Heavyweight Championship Title”.
Eloy Perez, Rochester, Washington’s local favorite is scheduled and holds a 5-0 unbeaten record. The remainder of the bouts will be announced ad contracts are confirmed.
Other Bouts TBD:
Changes and additional information will be announced as they occur.
Tickets $45, $35, $25 at Ticketmaster, casino (800-720-1788) or Twin Cities Fuller’s stores. Fighters are subject to change and contract approval by the Washington State Boxing Commission.
Duncan Mac Leod
Director of Marketing
Lucky Eagle Casino
www.luckyeagle.com
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DBE presents Navarro vs. Torres May 17th at Mohegan Sun
Emanuel Augustus Faces Undefeated Adrian Mora in Co-Feature
New York, NY - The Bantamweights will take center stage on Wednesday night, May 17th, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT when DiBella Entertainment presents an exciting main event featuring former Olympian Jose Navarro (21-2, 11 KO’s) squaring off against Phillipino star Vernie Torres (27-6, 15 KO’s) on ESPN2’s Wednesday Night Fights.
Navarro, the 2000 Olympian fighting out of Los Angeles, looks to get back on the winning track after two career losses on foreign turf in Japan. On February 27th, Navarro lost a close decision fight to Masamori Tokuyama for the WBC Super Flyweight Title. On January 3, 2005, Navarro was robbed of the WBC Super Flyweight Title against Katsushige Kawashima. One judge awarded eleven out of twelve rounds for Navarro, while the other two judges had Kawashima winning the fight by one point.
Torres, a Roy Jones, Jr. protégé originally from Davao, The Philippines now fighting out of Los Angeles via Pensacola, Florida, is coming off of two consecutive wins following a set back to former World Title Challenger Angel Priolo. A win over Navarro could bring Torres the world title challenge he has sought for so long.
In the co-feature, one of boxing’s most exciting fighters and lovable characters, Emanuel Augustus will square off against top notch prospect Adrian Mora (15-0-1, 8 KO’s) in a ten round junior welterweight contest.
Augustus, fighting out of Brownsville, Texas, will look to continue his streak of memorable ESPN2 fights which includes his legendary war with Micky Ward in July of 2001. Augustus was last seen on ESPN2 on February 10th of this year scoring a TKO victory over the rugged Jaime Rangel.
Thornton, Colorado native Mora has yet to taste defeat during a six-year pro career and looks to add another victory to his resume in front of a national audience. A victory over Augustus will go a long way towards propelling Mora from the status of prospect to contender.
Another DBE Olympian, the undefeated Andre Berto (11-0, 9 KO’s) who participated in the 2004 Athens Games, will also be on the card fighting in a six round welterweight bout. The Winter Haven, Florida standout is on a big time roll in the pro ranks with 11 victories in a row, including nine scores by way of knockout. Berto’s “don’t blink or you’ll miss it” style has made him a fan favorite and caused the boxing world to take notice of his star potential.
Light heavyweight Anthony Russell (12-1-1, 2 KO’s) of Brockton, Massachusetts will see action in a six round bout. Two undefeated youngsters from Puerto Rico, junior middleweight Yukeno Andino (4-0, 1 KO) and junior welterweight Hector Sanchez (6-0, 2 KO’s), both fighting out of San Juan, will put their unbeaten records on the line in a six and a four round bout respectively.
Tickets for the event are priced at $50, $30 and $20, and are available through the Mohegan Sun Box Office, and Ticketmaster. To purchase tickets, log on to ticketmaster.com, call ticketmaster at 860.886.0070 or visit any Ticketmaster outlet.
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