CBZ News Archives: December 2006
'Macho' Miguel: Happy New Yr. to Father, Uncles & Grandfather!
By "Macho" Miguel Hernandez
Editor's note: Miguel Hernandez's grandfather, who is very close to Miguel, has been struggling with health issues for some time now. Please pray for his recovery and a better new year
For the picture of my grandfather, its from left to right my father Miguel Hernandez, my uncles Wayne Rathan,and Willie Hernandez, myself, Miguel Hernandez, and my grandfather Andres Hernandez.
I would like to wish them all Happy New Year.
Posted by juan @ 07:54 PM EST [Link]
Eminent News for Chi-Town Soon to be Released!
RIC Ramos’ boxing camp has some great news for Chicago boxing. It's exciting! Further information will be released in the next several days.
Posted by juan @ 06:08 PM EST [Link]
Former Olympian Lopez Storms the Castle & other results from Boston
By Mike DeLisaDecember 15, 2006, BOSTON, MA: Former 2-time Olympian Patrick Lopez stopped rugged Agustin Velez in the sixth round Friday night to cap an entertaining card put on by promoter Hank Touhey and the Alpha Omega Entertainment Group.
Lopez used his speed to land several debilitating body shots to eventually wear down his opponent. Referee Dick Flaherty stopped the bout as Velez began to wilt while against the ropes. Middleweight Contender John Duddy joined the broadcast team of Ed Berliner and Mike DeLisa at ringside for the NESN coverage of the bouts. NESN will televise the card in January.
Complete results:
Patrick Lopez 140 lbs. W TKO 6 Agustin Velez 141 lbs.
Frank Houghtaling 152 lbs. W UD 8 Jimmy LeBlanc 152 lbs.
James Clancy 238 lbs. W UD 6 John Battle 191 lbs.
Enrique Palau 152 lbs. W UD 6 Hollister Elliott 150 lbs.
Mark Clancy 194 lbs. W UD 6 John Rainwater 201 lbs.
Simeon Dunwell 135 lbs. W UD 4 Jeff Farmer 136 lbs.
Promoter: Alpha Omega Entertainment Group Venue: The Castle in Boston
Posted by mike@cyberboxingzone.com">mike@cyberboxingzone.com">delisa @ 10:59 AM EST [Link]
Weights From Boston
Patrick Lopez 140 lbs.Agustin Velez 141 lbs.
Frank Houghtaling 152 lbs.Jimmy LeBlanc 152 lbs.
James Clancy 238 lbs.John Battle 191 lbs.
Enrique Palau 152 lbs.Hollister Elliott 150 lbs.
Mark Clancy 194 lbs.John Rainwater 201 lbs.
Simeon Dunwell 135 lbs.Jeff Farmer 136 lbs.
Tickets are priced at $125.00 (VIP), $75.00 (ringside), $40.00 (reserved) and $25.00 (general admission). Doors open at 6:30 PM, first bout at 7:30 PM.
Posted by jdvena@cyberbozingzone.com">jdvena@cyberbozingzone.com">jdvena @ 08:48 AM EST [Link]
Photo of the Day: Dapper Sam Peter says, 'I'm No. 1!'
By Dalia Duran
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Here's Sam Peter, the heavy-handed fighter who on Saturday, January 6th will have a rematch with James Toney.
Nice threads, there, Sam!
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