CBZ News Archives: May 2008
Photo of the Day: David Diaz Hitting the Heavy Bag
By Juan C. Ayllon
World Boxing Council Lightweight Champion David Diaz hits the heavy bag in a recent workout at the Chicago Boxing Club in preparation for his June 28th defense against Manny Pacquiao at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas
Posted by juan @ 04:04 AM EST [Link]
Photo of the Day: David and Tanya Diaz in Downtown Chicago
By Juan C. Ayllon
World Boxing Council Lightweight Champion David Diaz and his wife, Tanya, on the way out to their car following the presser last week in downtown Chicago at Dearborn and Illinois. Diaz is slated to defend his title against Manny Pacquiao at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on June 28th.
Posted by juan @ 06:46 AM EST [Link]
Photo of the Day: Mike Nevitt & 'Windy City Jack Dempsey'
By Juan C. Ayllon
Mike Nevitt, a popular super middleweight from Chicago, mugs with his bulldog, "Windy City Jack Dempsey", at the Chicago Boxing Club
Posted by juan @ 06:45 AM EST [Link]
A Belated Happy Birthday to Rick Ramos!
Rick Ramos, co-owner of the Chicago Boxing Club, celebrates his birthday this last week at the Chicago Board of Options Exchange, where he owns a seat and is one of only a handful of Latino traders on the floor.
Happy belated birthday, Rick!
Posted by juan @ 05:29 AM EST [Link]
Tom Barnes' Photos of Diaz-Pacquiao Presser in Chicago Now Up!
Press Release
A good day for Boxing in Chicago, good to see the two best in the world in our city. The below link is to the Media Roundtable and David Diaz- Manny Pacquiao Pep Rally held at the Federal Plaza on May 21st:
http://web.sendtoprint.net/proofbook/login.asp?userid=Diaz-Pacquiao&secure_account_id=2460&secure_users_id=176724 Best regards,
Tom Barnes
Tomba-Images
630-784 1547 Cell 630-258 8930
www.tomba-images.com
Posted by juan @ 08:49 AM EST [Link]
Results from Indiana
Courtesy of Jake Hall, Indiana Boxing CommissionerPosted by juan @ 04:10 AM EST [Link]
Weigh-In Results from Evansville, Indiana!
Courtesy of Jake Hall, Indiana Boxing Commission
Posted by juan @ 06:09 PM EST [Link]
Additional Photos and Coverage from Fights in Cicero Now Up!
By Juan C. Ayllon
CICERO, Ill.--The action was furious and the thrills visceral. If you haven't seen them yet, check out the additional photos and report coverage from last Friday's fights in Cicero:
http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/news/archives/00004309.htm
Posted by juan @ 05:39 PM EST [Link]
Photo of the Day: Findley Celebrates Win with Promoter Octavius James
By Juan C. Ayllon
Gary, Indiana middleweight Derrick Findley (left) celebrates his win over Miguel Hernandez with his promoter, Octavius James, last Friday in Cicero, Illinois.
Posted by juan @ 10:57 AM EST [Link]
Judah Injured, Bout With Mosley Off
Press Release
LOS ANGELES, CA – The scheduled May 31 fight between "Sugar" Shane Mosley and Zab "Supah" Judah has been canceled due to an arm injury suffered by Judah during his Las Vegas training camp it was announced by Golden Boy Promotions today. The HBO Pay-Per-View event was scheduled to take place at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.Judah suffered multiple severe lacerations on his right forearm and received 50 stitches to close the wounds suffered in an accidental fall. As a result, Judah will be unable to train for four weeks and was forced to withdraw from the bout.
"It is very unfortunate that Zab suffered this injury and that this great event had to be canceled," said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. "We are already in discussions with all parties involved to attempt to reschedule the fight for the near future."
Tickets purchased for this event may be refunded at the original point of purchase.
Posted by jdvena@cyberbozingzone.com">jdvena@cyberbozingzone.com">jdvena @ 03:03 AM EST [Link]
Weights From Chicago
"Macho" Miguel Hernandez (left) and "Superman" Derrick Findley pose at Team Doctors Treatment and Training Center of Champions, where the weigh-ins were hosted
BATTLE FOR PRIDE
CICERO STADIUM
FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2008
TICKETS AND INFO/312-226-5800
DOORS OPEN 7PM, FIRST BELL 8PMMIGUEL HERNANDEZ, 165 VS. DERRICK FINDLEY, 163, 8 ROUNDS
FRANCISCO RODRIGUEZ, 119 VS. ANGEL PRIOLO, 118, 8 ROUNDS,
HENRY COYLE, 155 VS. BEN ARAGON, 155, 8 ROUNDS,
GADIEL ANDALUZ, 131 VS. JOSE MANDUJANO, 131, 4 ROUNDS,
ERIC ESTRADA, 122 VS. TIM CARRIZALES, 124, 4 ROUNDS,
Posted by juan @ 07:43 PM EST [Link]
Bonus Photo of the Day: Noel Perez, 132 lb. Chicago Golden Gloves Champ
By Juan C. Ayllon
Noel Perez, younger brother of popular professional Chicago welterweight Luciano Perez, shows off his title belt for winning the 132 lb. Chicago Golden Gloves competition in the Open Division at the Chicago Boxing Club.
Commenting on his talent, trainer and co-owner off Chicago Boxing Club Sam Colonna said, "He may be even better than Luciano!"
Posted by juan @ 08:01 AM EST [Link]
Photo of the Day: Robert Jekabson, 201 lbs. Chicago Golden Gloves Champ
By Juan C. Ayllon
Robert Jekabson, the 201 lb. Chicago Golden Gloves Open Division champion, poses with Sam Colonna (left) and Rick Ramos at the Chicago Boxing Club in Chicago, Illinois
Posted by juan @ 07:56 AM EST [Link]
Photo of the Day: Rita 'La Guera' Figueroa Back in Training
By Juan C. Ayllon
The CBZ's Rita Figueroa, seen here riding the stationary bicycle at the Chicago Boxing Club, is back in training for a possible match against Mia Rosales-St. John this summer in Mexico
Posted by juan @ 07:54 AM EST [Link]
