CBZ News Archives: November 2007
WBC Website - Rita Figueroa to Fight for NABF Welterweight Title in March?
(Image from http://www.wbcboxing.com)
CHICAGO - Could it be? Female boxer Rita "La Guera" Figueroa may be fighting for the World Boxing Council's NABF Welterweight title this coming March, according to the official WBC web site.
Her promoter, Dominic Pesoli, said, “Nothing's been made official with us, yet. We’re definitely interested, of course!”
"Dominic and I have been approached with several great opportunities in early 2008," Figueroa wrote via email. "Hopefully, if all works out, we can bring some belts home."
Rita Figueroa has a record of 10-0 with three knockouts and won the WIBA Americas Lightweight Title with a victory over Eva Lidia Silva at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago on May 12, 2006.
Posted by juan @ 12:59 PM EST [Link]
'Up Close & Personal' with the Guerreros on NBC Tonight!
Press Release
GILROY, Calif., November 29 2007 - Tune in tonight as NBC 11 (Bay Area) gets up close and personal with two-time world champion, Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero.
The segment showcases Robert and his relationship with his wife, who is fighting Leukemia as they both maintain a positive outlook on life. Together they both manage to take care of their two children, Savannah Rose and Robert Jr., while keeping the daily routine. The piece will air tonight at 6:50 on NBC 11 during the sports wrap. Daryl Hawks reporting.
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Sean O'Grady Hosts Paul Williams, Matt Godfrey & Coyote Duran Tonight!
Outside the Ring hosted by former lightweight boxing Champion Sean O'Grady on Wednesday November 21st at 7PM EST on primesportsnetwork.com
Press Release
http://primesportsnetwork.com/boxing.html
Paul Williams is coming off his memorable victory over the respected Antonio Margarito, and he is perhaps boxing most overlooked fighter. Godfrey is taking on his biggest test to date when he takes the hard-hitting Jeremy Williams this Saturday. And Coyote Duran from Doghouseboxing.com is one of the sports most talented writers and he will be gracing the airwaves as well.
Feel free to tune in every other Wednesday evening to hear the Former World Champion interview boxing and MMA's best and brightest fighters and insiders.
Also if you do miss a show, don't worry all shows are archived for future listening. Past guests included Andre Ward, David Diaz, Robert Guerrero, Alfonso Gomez, Jameel McCline, and Joe Mesi.
Posted by juan @ 06:55 PM EST [Link]
WBC CABOFE Middleweight Champ Miguel Espino Makes a Difference
Press Release
SYLMAR, Calif. - We've all heard about bringing an apple to school for a teacher, but boxing gloves?
Fourth grade teacher, Daniel Hernandez of Hubbard Street Elementary wrote in glowing terms of a visit by professional boxer Miguel Espino, who who visited his school. He had the following to say:
"On Friday, November 9, 2007, Miguel Espino was invited to be a guest speaker at Hubbard St. Elementary. I am a fourth grade teacher at the school and spoke to the fourth grade faculty about having Miguel speak to our classes as part of our unit opener entitled "Dreams to Jobs".
"I could not think of a better person to come in and talk to our students about turning their dreams into a reality. Miguel came Friday morning from 9:00-10:30 and spoke to three groups of 50 fourth grade students which ranged in age from 9-10 years old. He was well prepared as he talked to all three groups about his dreams of becoming a professional boxer. He expressed all of the dedication and hard work it takes to reach any dream and emphasized the importance of education. He answered all of the students' questions and left such a great impression that some students asked for autographs. He kept students and faculty intrigued as he shared his stories, passed around his boxing belt, and showed his boxing robe.
"Students were excited when they heard that a professional boxer was going to speak to them and they have been asking me about him this whole week. He truly made a positive impact on the students by reiterating that it does not matter where you come from or who you are, but with hard work and an education, anyone can reach their dream.
"My colleagues and myself were very happy with Miguel's presentation and hope to have him back in the future."
Hubbard St. Elementary is located at 13325 HUBBARD ST. SYLMAR, CA 91342. (818)367-1944. Principal: Mrs. Suellen Helm-Torres. I am Daniel Hernandez, 4th grade teacher.
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On Friday November 23, 2007 Miguel Espino (17-2-1 6KO's) squares off against Rosario Escalante (11-5 4KO's) at the "Gymnasio Tigre Garcia" in Ensenada, Baja California Mexico. The "South of the Border" card is promoted by Cota Boxing Promotions in association with I.M.U.R.E.R.E out of Ensenada, Baja California Mexico. Tickets are sold out.
Posted by juan @ 04:15 PM EST [Link]
Weigh-In Results for Tonight’s ‘One in a Million’ Bouts in Merrillville
MERRILLVILLE, Ind.—The Indiana Boxing Commission’s Jacob Hall called in the weigh-in results for tonight’s fights at the Radisson Star Plaza.Here they are:
Jimmy Holmes, 165 lbs.
Chad Taylor, 172
Ruben Galvan, 149 lbs.*
LeRoy Newton, 139*
Shay Mobley, 179 lbs.**
Jerome Elder, 163**
Derrick Findley, 164 lbs.
Aundalen Sloan, 160
Edward Ochoa, 145 lbs.
Antonio Brown, 160
Jimmy Perez, Jr., 176 lbs.
Thaddeus Hamlin, 185
Marcus Thompson, 145 lbs.
Michael Davis, 147
* Galvan and Newton will weigh-in again today, as they did not meet a commission guideline limit of nine pounds variance from the limit
**Hall indicated that the commission is reviewing this bout and that there's a chance that it won't be approved.Posted by juan @ 11:37 AM EST [Link]
Weights from Chicago for Tonight's 'Solo Boxeo' Event
LATIN THUNDER
CICERO STADIUM
1909 S. LARAMIEDOORS OPEN 5:30PM, FIRST BELL 6:30PM
TICKETS/INFORMATION 312-226-5800
David Lopez, 159.5 vs.David Toribio, 162, ten rounds,
Jhonny Gonzalez, 123 vs. Jose Angel Berenza, 120, ten rounds
Andrzej Fonfara, 155 vs. Dave Saunders, 155, six rounds
Rita Figueroa, 142 vs. Danielle Christensen, 142.5, six rounds
Ivan Popoca, 147 vs. Patrick Cape , 145, four rounds
Henry Coyle, 155.5 vs. Guy Packer, 154, four rounds
Posted by juan @ 01:16 AM EST [Link]
CES Captain Matt "Too Smooth" Godfrey Earns WBC's No. 1 Ranking
Press Release
NABF cruiserweight Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey (16-0, 9 KOs) moved into the No. 1 contender position in the World Boxing Council’s newest ratings. The WBC reportedly will order a title elimination match between Godfrey and No. 2 rated Rudolf Kraz (12-0, 9 KOs) to determine the mandatory contender for newly crowned champion David “Hayemaker” Haye (20-1, 19 KOs), who recently stopped WBC/WBA title-holder Jean Marc Mormeck (33-3) in the seventh round.
Providence-native Godfrey, now training out of Hartford, must successfully defend his NABF title belt on November. 24 against former WBO heavyweight title challenger Jeremy “Half-Man, Half-Amazing” Williams (42-5-1, 35 KOs) in the 12-round main event headlining “Pinnacle FiteNite: The Heat’s On In Hartford” at the Connecticut Convention Center. Godfrey also is rated No. 4 by the International Boxing Federation and No. 6 by the World Boxing Association.
Kraz, born in the Czech Republic and fighting out of Hamburg, Germany, is the reigning WBC International cruiserweight champion. Kraz, 2000 Olympic Silver-medal winner, is scheduled to fight an opponent to be determined for his WBC International title belt on December 4 in Austria.
CES’ unbeaten heavyweight “Baby” Joe Mesi (36-0, 29 KOs) jumped 18 spots to No. 16 in the WBC ratings.
Nov. 24 Opponents Announced for Spina & Remillard
USNBC and IBF Intercontinental super middleweight champion Joey “KO Kid” Spina (21-1-1, 15 KOs), of Providence, takes in upset specialist Brian “The Assassin” Norman (15-5, 4 KOs), while former WBC Youth super featherweight title-holder Matt “Sharp Shoot” Remillard (11-0, 7 KOs), of Manchester (CT), returns to the ring after 14-months of inactivity due to a hand injury versus John “The Hammer” Trotman, former Caribbean super featherweight champion fighting out of Barbados, in a six-round match. Hartford junior welterweight Addy Irizarry (2-1, 2 KOs) is fighting on the “Pinnacle FiteNite: The Heat’s On In Hartford” card in a four-rounder against TBA.“PinnacleFiteNite: The Heat’s On In Hartford'
“Pinnacle FiteNite: The Heat’s On In Hartford,” promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment, Inc. (CES), in association with Sports Entertainment & Media, Inc., will be taped live and air on dates and times to be determined across the country on numerous Comcast regional stations including Comcast West, Cox Network in Rhode Island, American One Network, Fight Network in Canada, Sports Net New York, GTV in Africa, as well as internationally on KOTV. Pinnacle FiteNite is produced by 21 Lakes and distributed by Integrated Sports. Award-winning Al Bernstein will handle the blow-by-blow duties, while former NFL placekicker Benny Ricardo and Mesi will be the color commentators.Tickets are priced at $35.00 (Bronze), $50.00 (VIP Silver), $100.00 (VIP Gold), and $150.00 (limited Jimmy’s Platinum Club). Group discounts are available. Discount tickets are being offered to members of the Connecticut police and fire departments, men and women active in the U.S. military, and students. VIP Presidential Tables (total of 10 tables, 8 per table) are available by calling CES at 401.724.2253/2254. Call CES at 401.724.2253/2254, the Connecticut Convention Center (860.249.6000), Manchester PAL (860.645.6261) and Connecticut Restoration (860.528.6800), or go on line at www.cesboxing.com, to order tickets or for more information. Visit www.pinnaclefitenite.com for additional information. Doors will open at 5:30 PM/ET, first bout at 6:45 PM/ET.
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Keifel's 'Face of Boxing' Art Exhibit Opens Saturday, November 17th!
Press Release
The face of undisputed super middleweight king, Joe Calzaghe
LONG ISLAND, NY - During the past five years, Holger Keifel has compiled the most important photographic collection of boxing portraits ever assembled.
To date, he has recorded more than 300 subjects. The list includes boxing legends like Joe Frazier, Larry Holmes, Emile Griffith, Roberto Duran, Carmen Basilio, and Jake LaMotta, as well as contemporary fighters like Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, Oscar De La Hoya, Bernard Hopkins, Felix Trinidad, Floyd Mayweather Jr, and the Klitschko brothers. The collection includes trainers, managers, promoters, writers, and others involved in the sweet science. It ranges from the powerful and famous (Don King and Bob Arum) to anonymous matchmakers and cutmen who toil in the trenches. The images are detailed and powerful. There is no other collection in the world like it.
A sampling of Keifel's photographs will be on display at the Dean Project Gallery in Guys & Dolls: Seeing Stars (a two-artist exhibition). The other featured photographer is Rose Hartman, whose work includes images of celebrities as diverse as Jacqueline Onassis, Donatella Versace, and Naomi Campbell.
Keifel's work has been published The New York Times Magazine, Playboy, Der Spiegel, The Observer Sports Monthly, and numerous other publications. His photographs have been previously exhibited at The Corcoran Gallery, The Butler Museum of Contemporary Art, his work is several museum collections including The Museum of the City of New York.
The exhibition will run from November 17, 2008, through January 5, 2008. Normal gallery hours are Thursday through Monday from noon to 6:00 pm.
OPENING RECEPTION:Saturday, November 17th, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm
DEAN PROJECT GALLERY
45-43 21st Street.
Long Island City, NY 11101
Telephone: 718-706-1462Posted by juan @ 09:15 AM EST [Link]
McConnell Stomps at the Silver Reef
The Portland Tribune, Nov 13, 2007
• Portland, Oregon boxer Molly McConnell, ranked No. 2 in the world among welterweights, scored a technical knockout Saturday, raising her record to 7-1-0, with three knockouts. She knocked down Angie Dauenhaur (0-1-2) of Boise in the second round shortly before the bout was stopped at Silver Reef Casino in Ferndale, Wash. on Saturday, Nov. 11. McConnell, 35, is 2-0 this year.
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Catch The Ghost Guerrero on KTVU FOX 2 Bay Area tonight at 10:45pm
Press Release
Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero and KTVU's Fred Inglis discuss the champs latest title defense and his wife's well being. Tune in tonight at 10:45 on channel 2 Fox Bay Area.
Posted by juan @ 10:31 PM EST [Link]
Photo of the Day: Mosley and Cotto Square-Off for Tonight's Battle!
Current WBA World Welterweight Champion Miguel Cotto at left and Three-Division World Champion Sugar Shane Mosley face off today during the official weigh-in for tonight's WBA World Welterweight Championship bout at Madison Square Garden (Photo by Teddy Blackburn/Golden Boy Promotions}.Posted by juan @ 01:54 PM EST [Link]
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Photo of the Day: Arum, Cotto, Hopkins, Mosley & De La Hoya!
From left to right – Chairman of Top Rank Bob Arum, World WBA Welterweight Champion Miguel Cotto, Current Light Heavyweight Champion and President of Golden Boy Promotions East Bernard Hopkins, Three-Division World Champion Sugar Shane Mosley and Ten-Time World Champion and President of Golden Boy Promotions Oscar de la Hoya pose for pictures on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at New York’s B.B. King’s during the final press conference for “Fast & Furious!” Cotto vs. Mosley for the WBA World Welterweight Championship to be held on Saturday, November 10, 2007 at Madison Square Garden. Photo by Teddy Blackburn/Golden Boy Promotions.
Posted by juan @ 06:10 PM EST [Link]
Photo of the Day: Rick Ramos and Fres Oquendo at a Party
By Juan C. Ayllon
Heavyweight contender, Fres Oquendo, and Chicago Board of Options Exchange trader and boxing investor Rick Ramos pose for the camera at a party I threw Saturday night.
Ramos is putting together a new gym in Chicago with longtime trainer Sam Colonna.
To see more photos, click on the link below and scroll down, if need be:
http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/cbzforum/showthread.php?t=813&page=25
Posted by juan @ 12:21 PM EST [Link]
Photo of the Day: On the Mend, Oquendo Looks forward to Ring Return!
Photo courtesy of Amir Rasheed, care of Fres Oquendo
Chicago-based heavyweight contender Fres Oquendo, seen above at right, is undergoing therapy for a torn bicep suffered in his last bout, a unanimous decision win over Elieser Castillo for the vacant WBC Latino heavyweight title and WBO Latino heavyweight title this last July. Oquendo said that he's looking forward to returning to the ring in the near future.Posted by juan @ 04:12 PM EST [Link]
'Ghost' Guerrero Ready for Honorio!
Press Release
Two-time world champion, Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero arrived in Tucson AZ, last night with father/trainer Ruben, as they get ready for today's weigh-in and this weekends title defense.
The Ghost, who we all know has been dealing with his wife's cancer condition, has assured everyone that he is ready to fight as he stated, "This is a circumstance that I have to deal with and I'm going to use this situation as a testimony to my faith in my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I know Martin Honorio is going to be a tough opponent, but this is a fight that everyone watching will know what I'm all about. I'm going to win this fight."
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