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DON JUAN FUTRELL AND LOWELL BROWNFIELD FIGHT TO A DRAW

Posted on | June 30, 2008 | No Comments

TACHI PALACE CASINO

On June 26, 2008 Don Juan Futrell (21-3-2, 10 KO’s) fought Lowell Brownfield (10-4-1, 3 KO’s) in the main event at the Tachi Palace Casino in Lemoore CA. On the line was Futrell’s WBC USNBC light welterweight title.

The action started off slow, but heated up in the second round when Brownfield dropped Futrell with a powerful left hook. Futrell would get off the canvas and fight his way back to a close round. As the fight continued both fighters would have their moments. Futrell landed some nice combos in the middle rounds while Brownfield boxed well from the outside late. When the final bell rang, both fighters thought they won. Judge Michael Tate had it 95-93 for Brownfield, judge Abe Belardo scored it 93-96 for Futrell, and judge Ralph McKnight saw it even at 94-94, making it a draw.

With the scoring by the judges, the WBC USNBC light welterweight title becomes vacant. A possible rematch between Futrell and Brownfield on August 21, 2008 are in discussion, when the Tachi Palace presents its next show.

For more information visit www.TahciPalace.com or www.GoossenTutor.com

Mario Serrano
Publicist
boxingpublicist@aol.com

JUAN CARLOS VELASQUEZ REMAINS UNDEFEATED

Posted on | June 30, 2008 | No Comments

GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS RISING STAR
JUAN CARLOS VELASQUEZ

Photo By Raymond Rodriguez

This past Friday at the Morongo Resort and Casino, Golden Boy Promotions undefeated young gun, Juan Carlos Velasquez, improved to (8-0, 4 KO’s) with another impressive victory. The Puerto Rican native decisively defeated Missael Nunez in rout to a unanimous decision and continued his undefeated record. Score cards read 60-54 twice, while the other judge had it 59-55.

Velasquez keep his winning streak alive and is scheduled to be back at the Morongo Casino on July 23, 2008. Twin brother Carlos Ivan Velasquez (7-0, 6 KO’s) makes his way back to the ring the same night, looking to extend on his 7 fight winning streak. Opponents to be announce shortly.

“I got some good rounds against Nunez. Each fight I’m learning something new. These are the type of fights I need to prepare me for the next level.” said Juan Carlos. “My goal is to get right back in the gym and start working hard. I want to be a world champion some day.”

JOHN DUDDY BEATS HOWE HANDILY

Posted on | June 28, 2008 | No Comments

RESULTS FROM BOSTON

June 28, 2008 – “Hassle In The Castle”

(winners listed on top)

CRUISERWEIGHTS

Mark Clancy (8-0-1), Boston, MA via Clare, Ireland

WDEC6 (60-54,60-54, 60-54)

Salah Zabian (6-10, 4 KOs), Lee, MA

MIDDLEWEIGHTS

John Duddy (25-0, 17 KOs), Queens, NY via Derry, N. Ireland

WDEC10 (100-90, 100-90, 100-90)

Charlie Howe (17-4-2, 9 KOs), Grelton, OH

Donny Orr (13-0, 5 KOs), South Boston, MA via Canada

WDEC8 (80-71, 80-71, 80-71)

Roberto Valenzuela (44-38-2, 37 KOs), Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico

Edwin Rodriquez (7-0, 5 KOs), Worcester, MA

WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 59-55)

Hector Hernandez (10-2-2, 4 KOs)

JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS

Anthony Accardi (2-0, 1 KO), Howard Beach, NY

WDEC4 (39-37, 39-37, 37-39)

Broderick Antoine (2-6-1, 1 KO), Troy, NY

Promoter: Irish Ropes Promotions

Matchmaker: Jim Borzell

John Duddy: “I made a point that I don’t have to be brave all of the time. Jut cause I can take a punch doesn’t mean I have to. I had trouble convincing my self. I proved that I can move my head a lot more. I caught him with some beautiful shots and I thought that he was ready to go, but Charlie has a great chin. I have big plans and I’m still undefeated. I used my jab a lot tonight. I’m hoping to get a shot at a world title.”

-IRP-

FIGHTERS WANTED: MMA RECRUITER CLASSIFIEDS

Posted on | June 28, 2008 | No Comments

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Pro & Ammy – Plymouth, IN – July 19th
Jul 19, 2008

Modern Cage War is looking for Amateur, Male and Female MMA Fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card July 19th in Plymouth, IN. Promoter will reimburse for gas up to $100 and will offer 2 nights in a hotel as they will need you here on Friday for the weigh-in.

If you are interested in fighting on this card contact:

Jacob Henson
E-mail = teamhenson@embarqmail.com
Myspace = www.myspace.com/teamhensonbjj
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Pankration Tourny – Santa Ana – July 26th
Jul 26, 2008

NATIONAL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
Date: July 26, 2008
Time: Noon to 6PM
Location: Santa Ana High School
520 W. Walnut St., Santa Ana, California

Men’s teams: ages 18 and above. 16 and 17 year old may participate with parental waiver. Licensed professional fighters may not participate.
Cadet teams: ages 11 to 13 yrs. 10 year olds may compete with parental waiver.
NOTE- You can combine schools to make a team.
EVENT INFO
• This is a dual team event. The top four teams will receive a Trophy and individual medals for all top 3 team members. All teams are guaranteed a minimum of 2 matches.
• Men’s Teams should have a competitor in each of the following weight classes:-135lbs -145lbs -155lbs -165lbs -175lbs -185lbs -200lbs -230lbs & 230plus
• Cadet (11 – 13 year olds) Teams should have a competitor in each of the following weights: -80lbs -95lbs -110lbs -125lbs -145lbs
• Teams may have up to 5 alternates. (3 for Cadet)
• Each Men’s team will have a $200 entry fee regardless of the amount of competitors. Cadet teams will have a $100 entry fee.
• Team Uniforms and Sponsors are encouraged. Sponsors get a free venders table and can post a banner inside the venue.
This is not an individual tournament. Winning Teams will advance in the tournament.
Team Rosters and Registration fees must be submitted by July 19, 2008

Questions: jfrank128@cox.net Fax 949 305-9170 – Ph 949 829-6857

Team Registration forms are available at: www.fightleague.org

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Ammys – West Bend, WI – Aug 8th
Aug 08, 2008

Sport Fighting Championship is looking for Male and Female Amateur MMA Fighters to fill their upcoming fight card on August 8th in West Bend, WI.

If you are interested in fighting on this card contact:

Paul Dukatz
Phone = 262-305-5425
E-mail = dukatzacademy@yahoo.com

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Submission Tourny – Madison, MS – Aug 9th
Aug 09, 2008

ShootHook Submission Tournament is looking for individuals to compete in their upcoming tournament on August 9th in Madison, MS. This is a catch wrestling style tournament with divisions starting at 13 years old and up.
If you are interested in competing in this tournament contact:

www.shoothook.net

Free T-shirt and $10 discount with on-line registration.

BJ FLORES SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT ABOUT GODFREY “OFFER”

Posted on | June 28, 2008 | No Comments

PHOENIX, AZ (June 26, 2008) World ranked and undefeated cruiserweight BJ Flores wanted to set the record straight regarding media reports that he rejected an “offer” to fight CES promoted Matt Godfrey next month on ESPN2.

Speaking following a training session with former heavyweight world champion Hasim Rahman in Phoenix , Arizona , Flores said, “Let me set the record straight. CES has Aaron Williams and Matt Godfrey. Williams had wanted to fight me after my win over Darnell Wilson in February. I was fine with that at the time, but I was okay with waiting until after his fight with Jose Luis Herrera.”

“Williams got knocked out by Herrera so we said let’s fight Herrera. We went back and forth with Jimmy Burchfield from CES for a while about terms. I don’t think CES wanted us to fight Herrera and we get asked if we’re interested in fighting Godfrey. No date, no money offer, no location. Just if we’re interested.

“We needed to know much more about the deal, especially the money, date, network and location. And that’s what we asked for and they never provided that specific information let alone showed us a contract. A request for more information does not constitute a rejection.”

“The bottom line is that Matt’s a gent; he was down here in Phoenix with me training with Hasim. We get along fine but I don’t think he wants to fight me for short end money, like $15,000, on ESPN, when the fight is worth much more. Nothing against ESPN, they’ve been great to me, but the purses should be bigger for us to fight, especially if I have to go to CES’s backyard to do it.”

“We’ve both worked hard in our careers to get to this point; this would be a SHOBOX or HBO Boxing After Dark type bout. It’s perfect for them and in keeping with what they’re trying to. Bottom line is make us a true offer and we’ll make a decision. If I had no fear of the biggest puncher in the division, I have no fear of anyone else.”

Said longtime manager of Flores, Lou Mesorano, “All due respect to Jimmy Burchfield, this fight doesn’t make sense for ESPN money. It’s worth much more than that. We’re willing to fight anyone and proved that in our last bout with Wilson .”

“These are the two best American cruisers. This is the pros, not the amateurs.”

Flores, 21-0-1 (13KO’s) is currently ranked # 2 by the IBF, # 5 by the WBO and # 8 by the WBA.

WE WANT OUR MONEY BACK!

Posted on | June 28, 2008 | No Comments

Boxing press exclusive

we Want our money back!

By greg Goodrich, boxing press editor in chief

(BP): On June 6, 2008, Boxing’s reigning Pound-for-Pound Champion Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather, Jr. (39-0) officially announced his retirement from the ring, via fax. In the process, Mayweather joined an elite list of seven former World Champions who retired undefeated and with their respective titles. He joins World Paperweight, Flyweight and Bantamweight Champion Jimmy Barry (58-0-10); World WBC, WBO, WBA Minimumweight and Junior Flyweight Champion Ricardo Lopez (51-0-1); World NYSAC and NBA Heavyweight Champion Rocky Marciano (49-0); World Police Gazette Champion Jack McAuliffe (34-0-6); World WBA, IBF Super Middleweight Champion Sven Ottke (34-0-0): and World EBU Middleweight Champion Laszlo Papp (27-0-2). For sake of fairness, 30 other fighters have retired undefeated, with titles.

Sixteen are bare knuckle pugilists from Figg’s Manly Art of Self Defense, Broughton’s Rules Governing Prize Fighting, and the London Prize Ring Rules eras: English Heavyweight Champion Benjamin Brain (7-0-1); American Lightweight Champion Arthur Chambers (8-0-1); English Middleweight Champion Tom Chandler (3-0-1); English Featherweight Champion William ‘Nobby’ Clark (2-0-0); English Heavyweight Champion Tom Crib (7-0-0); English Welterweight Champion Jim Dunne (2-0-0); English Heavyweight Champion Jack ‘Duggan’ Fearns (2-0-0); American Lightweight Champion Owney Geoghegan (11-0-1); English Heavyweight Champion Jack Harris (2-0-0); America Heavyweight Champion Jacob Hyer (1-0-0); American Heavyweight Champion Tom Hyer (2-0-0); English Heavyweight Champion Tom Lyons (1-0-0); English Heavyweight Champion Henry Pearce (7-0-0); English Heavyweight Champion Tom Pipes (2-0-0); English Lightweight Champion Jack Randall (16-0-1): and English Welterweight Champion Young Dutch Sam (16-0-0).

Seven are Marquis of Queensbury titlists: WBF Junior Bantamweight Titlist Samson ‘Dutch Boy’ Gym (43-0-0); IBF Junior Featherweight Titlist Ji-Won Kim (16-0-2); WBO Welterweight Titlist Michael Loewe (28-0-0); IBF, EBU Junior Welterweight Titlist Terry Marsh (26-0-1); American Featherweight, Lightweight, PC Welterweight, Middleweight Titlist Young Mitchell (35-0-6); EBU Bantamweight Titlist Augustin Senin (42-0-1): and IBF Flyweight Titlist Pichit Sitbangprachan (24-0-0). Seven are modern day, minor sanctioning body belt holders: Montana, N/S Dakota Middleweight Belt Holder Tom Gleason (6-0-3); WBCCA Junior Featherweight Belt Holder Jemal Hinton (22-0-0); WBCCA Heavyweight Belt Holder Ike Ibeabuchi (20-0-0); WBU Heavyweight Belt Holder George Kandelaki (24-0-0); UBCIA Lightweight Belt Holder Edson Nascimento (47-0-1); Commonwealth Heavyweight Belt Holder Horace Notice (16-0-0); and South African Bantamweight Belt Holder Mzukisi Skweyiya (21-0-1).

Ever since Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather, Jr. retired, writers have been researching how many other champions retired but later returned. Other insiders have been surmising why Mayweather retired and when he will return. Fans have been debating if Mayweather is walking away as a negotiating ploy for his September 2008 rematch with Oscar de la Hoya. Others contend Floyd can’t retire before facing undefeated WBA Welterweight Titlist Miguel Cotto. Yeah it’s only been three weeks, but I want my money back.

Did Floyd retire because he is bored, has made enough money, has no more worthy challengers and wants to walk away while on top, with all of his faculties in place? Truth be told, none us know, and will never know unless he chooses to return to boxing. I was asked by a Radio Host how Floyd’s retirement ranks in the annals of history and quickly began compiling a quick list of similar athletes and fighters who retired from their respective sport while on top. Obviously it’s a short list.

The first person that came to mind was the great Jim Brown, who made nine consecutive pro bowl appearances; was the NFL’s all time leading rusher (12,312); held the single most rushing yards in a single season (1,863); had the most all time touchdowns (126), most rushing touchdowns (106) and most all purpose yards (15, 549): and accomplished all of that before he retired at the age of 29. Brown retired from football because Art Modell- the owner of the Cleveland Browns- demanded that he report to training camp rather than finish filming The Dirty Dozen.

Barry Sanders announced his retirement in July 1999 when he faxed a letter to the Wichita Eagle, his hometown newspaper. Sanders was a cinch to break Walter Payton’s then all time rushing record of 16,726 yards. In only ten years, Sanders gained 15,269 rushing yards; had 2,921 receiving yards: and held 109 touchdowns (99 rushing, 10 receiving). Sanders was a ten-time All Pro. He too left money on the table. He was even forced to pay the Detroit Lions 5.5 million dollars back, plus interest. The reason why he retired? Sanders admitted he quit because he could not stand losing.

Legendary golfer Byron Nelson walked away from the sport at the age of 34, after having won 63 tournaments in a little over a decade. What’s most analogous to Mayweather is that Nelson distanced himself from equally great rivals Ben Hogan and Sam Snead. Though all three were hall of fame material, only Nelson won a record 11 straight PGA tournaments and a total of 18 tournaments in 1945 alone. Nelson holds the all time most consecutive top ten tournament finishes (65). In the course of one year, Nelson set the record for most first place finishes (11), most second place (8) finishes, lowest 18 hole score (62) and lowest recorded 72 hole score (259). Nelson walked away from the game to pursue personal interests- working on his ranch in Texas.

Rarely in boxing does a fighter retire for good, much less walk away from the limelight and fistic fortune while undefeated. For every Welterweight, Junior Middleweight, Middleweight, Super Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Champion like Sugar Ray Leonard who retires five or six times- and lose their status as the best- there are only a few fighters like Undisputed Middleweight Champion Marvin Hagler who left the sport in a controversial loss but content in thinking they won no matter what the judges said. For every fighter like WBA Junior Bantamweight Champion Khaosai Galaxy (49-1) who lost early in their career- and then never lost again- there are a fistful of fighters like Undisputed Cruiserweight and Heavyweight Champion Evander Holyfield who just can’t quit no matter how hard we make it for him- and keeps losing time and time again.

No matter why Mayweather left; when he may return: or if he prematurely retired, this much is true. It’s only been three weeks, and I want my money back. Even if Floyd left boxing for all the right reasons, he may or may not return to the ring for any of the wrong rational. Floyd’s uncle and former trainer Roger Mayweather summarized his nephew’s decision as follows: he won six titles in five weight classes; retired undefeated: and no one else ever did that. And he’s got 70 million dollars. Humn… he’s got money in the bank, and doesn’t care what we all think.

If Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather, Jr. stays retired, he will have accomplished a feat far greater than having won six titles in five weight classes, and retiring undefeated. He will have proven that no amount of money is worth risking your health. He will have proven that no matter how many fights he had, he clearly won them all. He will have proven that a man can be taken at his word and even mean what he says, and say what he means. He will have proven that a fighter who has done it all doesn’t need to prove anything else to anyone ever again or anytime erstwhile he’d never leave the sport. Yes, it’s only been three weeks and I still want my money back!

It says here the allure of the limelight; the competitive drive that all great athletes posses; and the gargantion amounts of money that can be earned on a limited basis will draw Floyd Mayweather, Jr. back to the ring. Whether or not he can take a page from former Undisputed Heavyweight Champions Gene Tunney and Lennox Lewis and be content in having beaten everyone he faced, remains to be seen. He may be the next Joe Louis, who just can’t give up the thought that he can’t be beat, and won’t lose if he brings his A game. Boxing history is filled with sad antecdotes regarding fighters who fought one time too many. It’s only been three weeks, but I still want my money back!

We should accept his retirement as a good thing, even though we will miss seeing him fight the best and beat them. We would be wise to remember we are not the ones getting up early, putting in grueling hours; punishing our bodies to physical exhaustion and risking our own personal health for the personal enjoyment of others. His life is his own to live, and whether he fights, raps, wrestles or walks away, he has earned the privilege and right to leave the sport of boxing on his own terms. Yes, it’s only been three weeks, and I will always want my money back!

Glossary of Terms- Bare Knuckle Champion: a non-gloved fighter who won an American or English title. World Champion: a gloved fighter who held the Police Gazette, NYSAC, NBA/WBA, WBC, IBF, or WBO titles, and whom was regarded as the best in his division. Titlist: a gloved fighter who won his title, but did not defeat the regarded champion in his own weight class; and whom failed to win at least two major belts. Belt Holder: a gloved fighter who was awarded an interim title or whom was given the abdicated, retired or vacated title of the established champion in his class.

EUROPEAN BOXING NEWS

Posted on | June 28, 2008 | No Comments

EBU supermiddle champ Karo Murat will defend the title against Spaniard Gabriel Campillo with August 30 or September 20 at a site to be announced in Germany.

EBU middle champ Sebastian Sylvester have since the last update of this column been named official challenger for WBA champ Felix Sturm. The winner of Sturm vs Griffin July 5 have 120 days to defend against Sylvester.

Cuban heavy Odlanier Solis is injured and the fight against South African Frans Botha set for July 4 in Ankara is off. On is WBC Int´l cruiser champ Herbie Hide, who defends the title against Swiss-Albanian Nuri Seferi. Middleweight Mahir Oral face Latvian Jurijs Boreiko. The show is headlined by Sinan Samil Sam and Paolo Vidoz in a fight for the EBU heavy title.

The big show planned for Odessa, Ukraine, July 12 is postponed until September after headliner David Tua pulled out.

HEAVYWEIGHT REMATCH SET FOR JOHN RUIZ AND NIKOLAI VALUEV

Posted on | June 28, 2008 | No Comments

Ruiz-Valuev will battle for WBA championship

LAS VEGAS (June 27, 2008) – Soon after it was announced that WBA heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev had pulled out of his July 5 mandatory title defense against former WBA title-holder and No. 1 contender, Nikolai Valuev, due to another injury, John Ruiz, through his advisor and attorney, Tony Cardinale, contacted World Boxing Association officials demanding that, in accordance with WBA rules and regulations, the championship be vacated and negotiations ordered to begin for a title fight between Valuev and former 2-time world heavyweight champion, WBA No. 2-rated John “The Quietman” Ruiz (43-7-1, 29 KOs).

Chagaev, who won the WBA belt on April 4, 2007 by winning a 12-round majority decision against Valuev, hasn’t made a mandatory title defense (due by April 4, 2008) because of a series of injuries, fighting one voluntary defense (WDEC12 vs. Matt Skelton, Jan. 19, 2008).

“We know that the WBA will follow its rules and regulations,” Ruiz said. “It’s already well past the time he’s had to make a mandatory defense and the WBA heavyweight title belt is being held hostage. We don’t need a hostage negotiator to take politics out of the heavyweight division. The WBA just has to do the right thing to move forward and give boxing fans what they deserve. The heavyweight division has been at a standstill in the WBA and it should follow its rules and order the top two rated contenders to fight for the title.”

In its last correspondence to the WBA, Team Ruiz anticipated Chagev being physically unable to defend his title against Valuev and informed the WBA that it would demand that the WBA follow its regulations if Chagaev sought a second postponement of his mandatory title defense.

Team Ruiz’ demand is pursuant to the following WBA Championship Regulations:

5.- DEFENSE OF THE TITLE

5.1 WBA TITLE DEFENSE

5.1.12 If a World Champion recognized by the World Boxing Association fails to comply with his obligation to defend the title on the date indicated by the Regulations, or fails to comply with his obligation for a World Championship fight, duly approved by the World Championships Committee, or fails to comply with any rule of the World Boxing Association, the Committee shall recommend the President and the Directory of the Association that his title be declared vacant.

8.- PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW WHEN A TITLE IS DECLARED VACANT

8.1 A World Championship may be lost because a of breach of the contract for a World Championship fight, or because of inability to fight, or because the period given by the World Championships Committee is over, or by failure to comply with the required weight at the weighting time, according to what is established in article 12.1 of the Regulations that Govern the World Championship Matches, however a World Championship can only be obtained as a result of a fight duly authorized by the World Championships Committee.

8.2 In the event that a World Championship is declared vacant, the two (2) Official Contenders shall fight for the vacant title, and for this, they shall be granted a period of no more that THIRTY (30) days to negotiate an agreement under the best possible conditions, with a duly qualified promoter. If they fail to negotiate the agreement within the time indicated, the Director of the World Championships Committee shall call a Purse bid. The World Championships Committee can open the fight to Purse Bid before the period given is over, as long as the parties (Champion or Challenger) state his unwillingness to negotiate an agreement for a world title fight.

The Puerto Rican-American Ruiz is the first and only Latino heavyweight champion of the world. He has fought in 10 world championship fights, defeating three world heavyweight champions — Evander Holyfield, Hasim Rahman and Tony Tucker – in addition to beating top contenders such as Andrew Golota, Fres Oquendo, Kirk Johnson and Jameel McCline during his 15-year pro career.

-JR-

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