The CBZ Newswire

Light Heavyweight Contender, Andrzej Fonfara (second from left), is flanked by co-promoters Leon Margulis (far left) and Dominic Pesoli (second from right) at the Chicago Boad of Options Exchange (photo courtesy of Rick Ramos, proprietor of Body Shot Boxing Club and floor trader at the CBOE).

CHICAGO, October 30, 2014 — On a cold October morning, floor trader Rick Ramos (who owns Body Shot Boxing Club) brought light heavyweight contender Andrezej Fonfara and undefeated lightweight Jose Felix Quezada to visit the Chicago Board of Options Exchange, where Ramos works as a floor trader.  Fonfara (25-3, 15 knockouts), who dropped and gave WBC Light Heavyweight Champion Adonis Stevenson a rugged challenge in losing a 12 round decision last May, will face Dou Dou Ngumbu (33-5, 12 knockouts), while Quezada (3-0, 2 knockouts) faces Rick Hall (3-6-2, 2 knockouts) this Saturday at the UIC Pavilion in downtown Chicago.   (continue reading…)

By John “Ice” Scully

Mia St John, at left, with gym owner , trainer and commodities index trader, Rick Ramos, at the Chicago Board Options Exchange several years ago (photo courtesy of Rick Ramos)

LAS VEGAS, NV — Hey, I’m just trying to help give everyone in the boxing game a heads up on behalf of Mia St. John, as she is organizing a dinner at The Mirage through her charity in honor of Thomas “Hitman” Hearns and Mauricio Sulaiman.   Sugar Ray Leonard and Roy Jones are among the many high profile guests expected to attend).  It will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 during the week of the WBC Convention in Las Vegas.

If you want to purchase a table for the event, you can go to Mia’s website www.miastjohnfoundation.org,  go to “Support us”, then to “Donate” and that will bring you to Paypal.

 Quezada hits the mitts (photo by Michael G. Flores)

CHICAGO, February 6, 2014 — Former Chicagoland amateur standout Jose Felix Quezada makes his professional debut this Friday night, FEBRUARY 7 at the UIC Pavilion against East Chicago’s Chris Jackson in a four round lightweight clash.

Finishing up his amateur career two weeks ago with a record of 88-25, the 19-year-old Quezada spoke about his highly anticipated opening bow in the paid ranks. (continue reading…)

Quezada to Make Pro Boxing Debut on Friday, February 7th

Quezada, at right, with gym owner Rick Ramos (photo courtesy of Rick Ramos)

CHICAGO, January 22, 2014 — Highly decorated Chicago amateur boxer Jose Felix Quezada will make his much anticipated professional debut on Friday, FEBRUARY 7 at the UIC Pavilion.

In preparation for his pro debut, the nineteen year old Quezada, advised by local entrepreneur Rick Ramos will hold a Public Media Workout on Saturday, FEBRUARY 1 at 11:00 a.m. CT at the Body Shot Boxing Club, 600 W. Cermak, Chicago, IL, 60606. (continue reading…)

CHICAGO  – Gym owner and commodities trader Rick Ramos is set to make boxing history again.  On November 14, he’s promoting his third boxing show with legendary Windy City trainer Sam Colonna.  Hearts Night Club will be hosting the event. (continue reading…)