CBZ News Archives: August 2007
Thursday Night fights in Houston
Posted by juan @ 06:07 PM EST [Link]
Weigh-In Results for Tonight's 'Solo Boxeo' Event in Chicago
8 Count Productions/Top Rank Incorporated
Congress Theater, 2135 N. Milwaukee, Chicago
Ticket Information/312-226-5800
Doors Open 5:30, First Bell 6:30pm
TV/SOLO BOXEO
Tavoris Cloud, 176 vs. Jose Luis Herrera, 177, ten rounds
Guadalupe Rosales, 130 vs. Marcos Licona, 130, ten rounds
Mike Alvarado, 144.5 vs. Jorge Padilla, 144.5, ten rounds
Deividas Nekrasas, 195 vs. Dustin Hendrick, 194, four rounds
Johnny Suarez, 158 vs. Eric Clinton, 159, four rounds
Bolivar Farfan, 171 vs. Nick Montalvo, 170, four rounds
Posted by juan @ 01:37 AM EST [Link]
World Boxing Council News: Winning Promoter of Dawson-Diacanu is...
Mexico City, August 10, 2007
From the office of WBC President Jose Sulaiman:
The winner of the purse offer for WBC light heavyweight world champion Chad Dawson's mandatory title defense against Adrian Diaconu was Don King Productions with a bid of $1,385,000.The other promoters who bid were: Gary Shaw Promotions with $1,300,000, Gankor Promotions with $1,100,000, and Interbox with $454,000.
Posted by juan @ 10:21 AM EST [Link]
Press Release - Godfrey relinquishes 3 title belts
PROVIDENCE (August 15, 2007) – Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. (CES) president Jimmy Burchfield announced today that Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey and his manager, Brett Hallenbeck, have agreed to relinquish his NABA, USNBC and WBC Continental Americas cruiserweight title belts.Godfrey (16-0, 9 KOs) will retain his NABF cruiserweight championship. He is rated No. 2 by the WBC, as well as No. 4 and No. 6, respectively, by the IBF and WBA.
“Matt has his sights set on a world title,” Burchfield explained. “He wants to give young fighters an opportunity to fight for these three title belts he’s been so proud to wear.”
For more information about CES call 401. 724.2253 or go to www.cesboxing.com.
Posted by jdvena@cyberbozingzone.com">jdvena@cyberbozingzone.com">jdvena @ 02:37 PM EST [Link]
Photo of the Day: Cruiser Prospect Aaron Williams KO'ing Porter
By Juan C. Ayllon
Cruiserweight prospect Aaron Williams, shown above knocking out Terry Porter at the Sears Center in Hoffman Estates, Ill. on April 18, 2007.
"Stike while the iron's hot," goes the saying. And cruiserweight prospect Arron Williams is on a hot streak, winning his last three fights by knockout or stoppage, bringing his overall ledger to 14-0-1 and 10 knockouts. However, as is usually the case, not everyone is cooperative in these matters.
His co-manager, Pat Doljanin said, "We got an offer for Aaron to fight Alfredo Escalera (14-0, 11 knockouts) on ESPN 2, Aug. 24th. Escalera turned the fight down and we're trying to call him out. He's the son of the former world champion of the same name."
Two undefeated cruiserweight sluggers--what's not to like about that? This bout sounds like a natural fit for ESPN2. Why not make it?
Posted by juan @ 11:07 AM EST [Link]
Press Release - Friday Night Results From Twin River
(Lincoln, RI)
August 10, 2007 – “Takin’ It To The River”
CRUISERWEIGHTS
Matt Godfrey (16-0, 9 KOs), Providence, RI WU10( 96-94, 96-94, 97-93) Derrick Brown (13-3-3, 11 KOs), New York, NY
(Godfrey retains NABF Cruiserweight Title)
Aaron Williams (14-0-1, 10 KOs), Las Vegas, NV WTKO1 (1:15) Jeff Brownfield (9-7, 4 KOs), Omaha, NE
Rich Gingras (3-0, 3 KOs), Claremont, NH WTKO2 (0:39) Derrick Holsinger (3-9-2, 0 KOs), Portsmouth, OH
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS
Manuel Antonio Lopes (3-0, 1 KO), Brockton, MA WDEC4 (40-34- 40-34, 40-33) Lonnie Brown (0-1), Jacksonville, FL
Marcus Upshaw (7-0, 2 KOs), Jacksonville, FL WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 60-54) Earl Doe (4-1, 2 KOs), Beaufort, SC
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Andrey Nevsky (3-0, 3 KOs), Worcester, MA via Russia WTKO2 (1:16) Rakeen Carter (0-0-3), Albany, NY
Note: Various bouts were taped live and are available to Comcast subscribers on the On Demand menu under CN8 Sports
Promoter: Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc
Matchmaker: Chris Middendorf
Posted by jdvena@cyberbozingzone.com">jdvena@cyberbozingzone.com">jdvena @ 07:44 AM EST [Link]
Williams Demolishes Brownfield in 1:15
Press Release
Photo by Emily Harney
Cruiserweight prospect, Aaron Williams (14-0-1, 10 KO’s) needed just 1:15 to demolish Jeff Brownfield, Friday night, at the Twin Rivers Casino in Lincoln, RI.
”I did what I had to do,” said Williams after the bout. “I’ll be back in the gym next week and get ready for the next fight.”
Williams was originally scheduled to meet Derrick Brown. Brown dropped a close, but, unanimous decision to Matt Godfrey in the main event for Godfrey’s NABF Cruiserweight belt.
“I watched the fight (Godfrey/Brown) with Eddie Muhammad and Aaron,” said Williams’ co-manager Pat Doljanin. “We all agreed that Aaron and Derrick should meet by years’ end.”
The 21 year old Williams was a 9-time national amateur champion. The Las Vegas resident is trained by former WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Eddie Mustafa Muhammad. He is promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports.
Posted by juan @ 02:48 PM EST [Link]
A Cure For Boxing Blahs---Knott Street Boxing Club Hosts Summer Saturday Smoker
If TV bouts are making you forget why you like this sport, here’s the antidote. The famed Knott Street Amateur Boxing Club of Portland, Oregon is hosting its annual outdoor smoker on Saturday, August 11 out back of Catalina’s Mexican Restaurant, 10902 NE Sandy (NE 109th and Sandy). This cheerful family event involves clubs from Oregon and Washington, and includes both junior and senior amateur boxers.Bouts are scheduled to start at 3 p.m. General admission is $10. Kids aged 10 and under are $5.
For more information call coach Joel Caldera, 503-875-4423
Posted by kkdunn0@yahoo.com">kkdunn0@yahoo.com">kdunn @ 10:02 PM EST [Link]
Photo of the Day: 11-Year Old Black Belt with Evander's Chief Second!
By Karl Hegman
HOUSTON, TX -- Second Degree Black Belt Meredith Schiro (right) seen here with Evander Holyfield's chief second, Jay Johns, at Chris Henry's fight at the Grand Plaza Hotel in Houston. Schiro is a a local 2nd degree black belt martial arts champion in the 11 year old bracket.
Posted by juan @ 04:19 PM EST [Link]
Photos Available for 'War for Four' Fight Week!
By Tom Barnes
Press Release
The below link is to the action during the "War for Four" fight week:
Tuesday morning "Grand entrance" at the Hilton and Tuesday evening at the Chicago Open work out.http://web.sendtoprint.net/proofbook/login.asp?userid=fightweek-tuesday&secure_account_id=2460&secure_users_id=122326
Wednesday morning "Run with the Champions" and afternoon Press Conference:
Friday Public "Weight In" will be at 3:00 O'clock at the Hilton downtown.Saturday .........The day we been waiting, "War for Four" at the Allstate Arena.
Please feel free to contact me regarding prints or usage of images in the above links.
Best regards,
Tom BarnesTom Barnes
Tomba-Images
630-784 1547 Cell 630-258 8930
www.tomba-images.com
Posted by juan @ 11:49 PM EST [Link]
