CHINA SMITH TO HOST TOY DRIVE DEC. 1
Posted on | November 4, 2007 | No Comments
Former NBA Heavyweight Champ China Smith To Host Toy Drive For Kids December 1st
For Immediate Release
Former NBA Heavyweight Champion China “The Dragon” Smith 33-4 {26 KO’s} in association with a Bradenton Home Builder will be hosting a toy drive to benefit underprivileged children. The event is
taking place December 1st and will be held at Robert Harris Homes which is located at 222 63rd Dr in East Bradenton, Florida.
Children who bring and donate new toys will get to meet and greet China as well as receive an autographed photo. Food, refreshments, and games will be available. “I want to inspire kids to stay in school, respect their parents, and keep their faith, no matter how tough life gets”, said Smith. Those interested in attending can contact Gail Vieira at 914-713-5685/941-487-2847
China Smith’s nonprofit organization, China Smith and Friends Inc, focuses on character building, self-esteem, and discipline to succeed in life. Their mission is to instill the most essential and fundamental values needed to help strengthen children’s physical and mental performance. All donations made to the China Smith and Friends organization are tax-deductible.
EUROPEAN BOXING NEWS
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Frenchman Frederik Klose and Ukrainian Vyacheslav NUZHENKIO will fight for the WBA interim welter title December 8 in Cannet, France. On the same bill WBA lightfly ruler Juan Carlos Reveco defends against Brahim Asloum.
Finn Amin Asikainen have relinquished his position as mandatory challenger for the EU middleweight title. Amin is expected to be named mandatory challenger for the EBU title held by Sebastian Sylvester, who is 1-1 against Asikainen, as Javier Castillejo, the current official contender, figures in a WBA eliminator against Mariano Carrera November 13. “We want Sylvester vs Asikainen III in Helsinki”, says Asikainen´s manager Pekka Mäki. Asikainen will not fight on P 3 Boxing´s show in Helsinki December 7.
Frenchman Frederik Klose and Ukrainian Vyacheslav Senchenko will fight for the WBA interim welter title December 8 in Cannet, France. On the same bill WBA lightfly ruler Juan Carlos Reveco defends against Brahim Asloum.
Sauerland Event won purse bids earlier today for IBF cruiser champ Steve Cunningham´s defence against Marco Huck. The winning bid was for 425 000 USD as compared to 405 000 USD from Don King. Date and site will be announced soon.
German Willi Zeller and Frank Shabani both have spots on the undercard to Bento vs Nagy November 20 in Vilamoura, Portugal. Zeller, a heavyweight, takes on Brazilian Adenilson Rodriguez while Shabani, at welter, face an opponent to be announced.
Italian jr middle Sven Paris returns to the US and fights Said Ouali in California November 30.
EBU welter champ Jackson Osei Bonsu could be defending the title at home in Antwerp, Belgium, early January. The plan is then to make another defence before heading for the US and bigger fights.
French jr middle Christophe Canclaux square off against Steve Conway on the Mormecl vs Haye bill November 10.
Italian lightheavy champ Dante Cichello defends the title against Francesco Versaci November 16 in Pisa. Welter Luciano Abis square off against Hungarian Laszlo Komjathi on the undercard.
WBC # 1 heavy and former EBU champ Wladimir Virchis fights American Robert Hawkins November 17 in Magdeburg on the undercard to Dimitrenko vs Hoffmann.
German heavy Rene Dettweiler is sidelined with a broken hand. Dettweiler should have fought Miyan Solomons on Sauerland Event´s show in Erfurt October 27 but had to pull out. Stablemate Oleg Platov substituted and took apart Solomons in two.
Italian welter Giammario Grassellini takes on undefeated Irishman Paul McCloskey December 8 in Belfast on the Duddy vs Eastman bill.
Danish promoter Robert Larsen have signed up Swedish-based Sam Rukundo. Rukondo could be making his debut for Larsen Boxing November 24 in Gilleleje.
French lightheavy Christophe Dettinger won the national title Tuesday nigh in Massy with a majority decision over much more experienced Kamel Amrane. In the co-feature Malik Bouziane won the bantam belt with a win over John Bikai.
AMATEUR BOXING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS
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Finals
48kg: Zou Shiming (China) – Harry Tanamor (Philippines) 17-3
51kg: Rau’shee Warren (USA) – Somjit Jongjohor (Thailand) 13-9
54kg: Sergey Vodopyanov (Russia) – Enkhbat Badar-Uugan (Mongolia) 16-14
57kg: Albert Selimov (Russia) – Vasyl Lomachenko (Ukraine) 16-11
60kg: Frankie Gavin (England) – Domenico Valentino (Italy) 18-10
64kg: Serik Sapiyev (Kazakhstan) – Gennady Kovalev (Russia) 20-5
69kg: Demetrius Andrade (USA) – Manon Boonjumnong (Thailand) RSC-I R2
75kg: Matvey Korobov (Russia) – Alfonso Blanco (Venezuela) 29-4
81kg: Abbos Atoev (Uzbekistan) – Artur Beterbiev (Russia) 20-17
91kg: Clemente Russo (Italy) – Rakhim Chakhkiev (Russia) 7-6
+91kg: Roberto Cammarelle (Italy) – Vyacheslav GLazkov (Ukraine) 24-14
Nation Ranking
1. Russia 3x GOLD, 3x SILVER, 2x Bronze
2. Italy 2x GOLD, 1x SILVER, 1x Bronze
3. USA 2x GOLD, 0x SILVER, 0x Bronze
4. China 1x GOLD, 0x SILVER, 4x Bronze
5. England 1x GOLD, 0x SILVER, 2x Bronze
5. Kazakhstan 1x GOLD, 0x SILVER, 2x Bronze
7. Thailand 0x GOLD, 2x SILVER, 1x Bronze
7. Ukraine 0x GOLD, 2x SILVER, 1x Bronze
9. Uzbekistan 0x GOLD, 1x SILVER, 0x Bronze
9. Mongolia 0x GOLD, 1x SILVER, 0x Bronze
9. Philippines 0x GOLD, 1x SILVER, 0x Bronze
9. Venezuela 0x GOLD, 1x SILVER, 0x Bronze
13. Turkey 0x GOLD, 0x SILVER, 2x Bronze
13. France 0x GOLD, 0x SILVER, 2x Bronze
15. Azerbaijan 0x GOLD, 0x SILVER, 1x Bronze
15. Puerto Rico 0x GOLD, 0x SILVER, 1x Bronze
15. North Korea 0x GOLD, 0x SILVER, 1x Bronze
15. Japan 0x GOLD, 0x SILVER, 1x Bronze
15. Lithuania 0x GOLD, 0x SILVER, 1x Bronze
Medalists:
48 kg
GOLD Zou Shiming (China)
SILVER Harry Tanamor (Philippines)
Bronze Amnat Ruenroeng (Thailand)
Bronze Nordine Oubaali (France)
51 kg
GOLD Rau’shee Warren (USA)
SILVER Somjit Jongjohor (Thailand)
Bronze Vincenzo Picardi (Italy)
Bronze Samir Mammadov (Azerbaijan)
54 kg
GOLD Sergey Vodopyanov (Russia)
SILVER Enkhbat Badar-Uugan (Mongolia)
Bronze Joseph Murray (England)
Bronze McJoe Arroyo (Puerto Rico)
57 kg
GOLD Albert Selimov (Russia)
SILVER Vasyl Lomachenko (Ukraine)
Bronze Li Yang (China)
Bronze Yakup Kilic (Turkey)
60 kg
GOLD Frankie Gavin (England)
SILVER Domenico Valentino (Italy)
Bronze Alexey Tishchenko (Russia)
Bronze Kim Song-Guk (North Korea)
64 kg
GOLD Serik Sapiyev (Kazakhstan)
SILVER Gennady Kovalev (Russia)
Bronze Bradley Saunders (England)
Bronze Kawachi Masatsuga (Japan)
69 kg
GOLD Demetrius Andrade (USA)
SILVER Manon Boonjumnong (Thailand)
Bronze Hanati Silamu (China)
Bronze Adem Kilicci (Turkey)
75 kg
GOLD Matvey Korobov (Russia)
SILVER Alfonso Blanco (Venezuela)
Bronze Bakhtiyar Artayev (Kazakhstan)
Bronze Sergiy Derevyanchenko (Ukraine)
81 kg
GOLD Abbos Atoev (Uzbekistan)
SILVER Artur Beterbiev (Russia)
Bronze Yerekebuian Shynaliyev (Kazakhstan)
Bronze Daugirdas Semiotas (Lithuania)
91 kg
GOLD Clemente Russo (Italy)
SILVER Rakhim Chakhkiev (Russia)
Bronze John M’Bumba (France)
Bronze Yushan Nijiati (China)
+91 kg
GOLD Roberto Cammarelle (Italy)
SILVER Vyacheslav GLazkov (Ukraine)
Bronze lslam Timurziev (Russia)
Bronze Zhang Zhilei (China)
SHOWTIME SPORTS TO PRESENT BOXING AND MMA REPLAYS ON NEW SERIES
Posted on | November 1, 2007 | No Comments
“SHO SPORTS PRESENTS”
TO AIR NIGHTLY ON SHOWTIME® 2
SHOWTIME To Offer Fight Fans Daily Dose
Of World Class Boxing And Mixed Martial Arts Action
NEW YORK (Nov. 1, 2007) – SHO Sports Presents, a nightly series featuring the best of SHOWTIME boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) programming, will premiere tonight, Thursday, Nov. 1, and air every weeknight at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME® 2, it was announced today by Ken Hershman, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Sports and Event Programming for Showtime Networks.
SHOWTIME® 2, the network’s primary multiplex channel, is available in 95 percent of all SHOWTIME homes.
SHO Sports Presents will air replays of live SHOWTIME Sports series including the flagship SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING franchise and the newest sports television phenomenon EliteXC mixed martial arts. In addition, classic telecasts from the acclaimed series ShoBox: The New Generation, and the new MMA platform ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series will air regularly on SHO Sports Presents.
“Thrilling boxing events and explosive mixed martial arts telecasts from SHOWTIME Sports have been a consistent ratings generator for the network,” said Hershman. “We have been dedicated to televising the hardest hitting and most compelling match ups in both boxing and MMA on a regular basis. SHO Sports Presents is further proof of our commitment to deliver a steady diet of great programming to fight fans.”
In addition to opening the doors of the vast boxing library that dates back to the premiere of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING in 1986, SHO Sports Presents will keep the loyal fan base up to date with promotions, documentaries and updates on upcoming live events.
“Our subscribers have demonstrated a demand for our sports franchises and this daily platform is an ideal way to keep them in tune with our greatest hits of yesterday and with upcoming live events,” Hershman added.
The first installment of SHO Sports Presents will be a replay of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING: Rocky Juarez vs. Jason Pires from Feb. 1, 2003. (Juarez is set to face one of the world’s best pound-for-pound fighters in Juan Manuel Marquez, live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast.)
About SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING
In March 1986, SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING was born when “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler defeated John “The Beast” Mugabi in a spectacular and unforgettable 11th-round knockout in Las Vegas. Since that time, the network has aired some of the most historic and significant events in the sport including both Evander Holyfield-Mike Tyson bouts.
About ShoBox: The New Generation
Since its inception in July 2001, the critically acclaimed SHOWTIME boxing series, ShoBox: The New Generation has featured young talented fighters matched tough. The ShoBox philosophy is to televise crowd-pleasing and competitive fights while providing a proving ground for willing prospects determined to fight for a world title. The growing list of fighters who have appeared on ShoBox and advanced to garner world titles includes Leonard Dorin, Scott Harrison, Juan Diaz, Jeff Lacy, Ricky Hatton, Joan Guzman, Juan Urango, David Diaz and Robert Guerrero. Kelly Pavlik became the 22nd fighter who has fought on ShoBox to win a world title with his victory over Jermain Taylor on Sept. 29, 2007.
About EliteXC
ProElite, Inc., the parent company of EliteXC, delivers the most exciting entertainment experience in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) with live arena-based entertainment events, cable television programming on Showtime Networks Inc. and community-driven interactive broadband entertainment via the Internet. ProElite embraces MMA with the highest levels of honor, integrity, discipline and self-esteem, all the while remaining inclusive for fighters, fans and schools. ProElite’s live fight division, EliteXC, delivers spectacular live MMA fight events that showcase the world’s top fighters [elitexc.com]. ProElite’s interactive business, ProElite.com, capitalizes on the growing popularity of the sport of mixed martial arts by building a community of mixed martial arts enthusiasts. In addition to streaming the most exciting live fights to the web, ProElite expands the fan base of the sport by providing a comprehensive set of online social networking tools for fans, fighters and organizations. ProElite.com – Empowering the Fight CommunityTM.
For the complete November schedule of SHO Sports Presents, see below.
SHO Sports Presents
November 2007
DATE EVENT CHANNEL TIME
Thurs., Nov. 1 SCB: Juarez vs. Pires SHO2 10 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 2 SCB: J.M. Marquez vs. Jandaeng SHO2 10 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 3 SCB: Live Juan Manuel Marquez
Vs. Rocky Juarez SHO 10 p.m.
Mon., Nov. 5 EliteXC: Shamrock vs. Baroni SHO2 10 p.m.
Tues., Nov. 6 SCB: J.M. Marquez vs. Juarez SHO2 10 p.m.
Wed., Nov. 7 EliteXC: Rua vs. Lawler SHO2 10 p.m.
Thurs., Nov. 8 EliteXC: Shamrock vs. Baroni SHO2 10 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 9 EliteXC: Rua vs. Lawler SHO2 10 p.m.
Sat. Nov. 10 EliteXC: Live Diaz Vs. Noons SHO 10 p.m.
Mon., Nov. 12 Vargas-Mayorga:
Countdown To The Brawl SHO2 10 p.m.
Tues., Nov. 13 EliteXC: Diaz vs. Noons SHO2 10 p.m.
Wed., Nov., 14 Vargas-Mayorga:
Countdown To The Brawl SHO2 10 p.m.
Thurs., Nov. 15 ShoBox: Arreola vs. Tann SHO2 10 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 16 Vargas-Mayorga:
Countdown To The Brawl SHO2 10 p.m.
Mon., Nov. 19 Vargas-Mayorga:
Countdown To The Brawl SHO2 10 p.m.
Tues., Nov. 20 Vargas-Mayorga:
Countdown To The Brawl SHO2 10 p.m.
Wed., Nov. 21 Vargas-Mayorga:
Countdown To The Brawl SHO2 10 p.m.
Thurs., Nov. 22 ShoBox: Arreola vs. Oruh
Fri., Nov. 23 Vargas-Mayorga:
Countdown To The Brawl SHO2 10 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 23 Vargas vs. Mayorga: The Brawl SHOPPV 10 pm ET/7 pm PT
Live on SHO PPV
Mon., Nov. 26 SCB: N. Donaire vs Darchinyan SHO2 10 p.m.
Tues., Nov. 27 SCB: Tarver vs. Muriqi SHO2 10 p.m.
Wed., Nov. 28 EliteXC: Shamrock vs. Baroni SHO2 10 p.m.
Thurs., Nov. 29 SCB: Dawson vs. Adamek SHO2 10 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 30 SCB: Tarver vs. Muriqi / SHO2 10 p.m.
Dawson vs. Ruiz
For complete listings on all SHOWTIME® programming, please visit www.SHO.com/schedule.
WBC NEWS
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WORLD BOXING COUNCIL NEWS
November 1, 2007 – Mexico City .
From the office of WBC President Jose Sulaiman:
GOVERNMENT BACKS WORLD BOXING CONFAB
By Edwin Rollon, Manila Standard Today
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo yesterday issued Proclamation 1407 declaring the month of November as the World Boxing Council Month, ensuring the full cooperation and support of the government when the country hosts the 45th WBC Convention set Nov. 11 to 17 at the Manila Hotel.
Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita attested the proclamation, which was hand-carried and personally received by Games and Amusements Board chairman Eric Buhain.
Buhain, a multi-titled swimmer and former chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission, said that he is “extending his warmest gratitude” to the President, on behalf of the entire boxing community.
“This really boosts our efforts to ensure a trouble-free, well-secured and successful hosting of the Convention. With the President backing the event, it became more than just a gathering of the world’s top boxing personalities, but a celebration of Philippine boxing history as well,” said Buhain.
In proclaiming the WBC Month, Mrs. Arroyo considered the stature of the WBC as the world’s biggest, most prestigious and influential boxing organization consisting of 168 member-nations and 14 affiliated federations.
According to the President, the convention will open the door of opportunity for the Philippines to be recognized as a world-class venue for international forums and more importantly, show its support to boxing, a sport where Filipinos excel and have shown their potential as world beaters and champions.
MARK CHERTOW WRESTLING OFFERING MULTI-STATE CAMPS
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TAKEDOWN RADIO IS TAKING TO THE OPEN ROAD!!
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In our continuing efforts to join the wrestling and mixed martial arts worlds we take our mobile Brute Adidas Studios on the road for 2 new episodes of Takedown Radio as we come to LIVE from Hoffman Estates, Illinois Saturday November 3rd. Takedown Radio is now broadcast on the following internet outlets: Takedownradio.com, KXNO.com, Matchannel.com, Mat-magazine.com. Please be sure to join our live broadcast each and every Saturday as we talk to the worlds greatest athletes. TDR is available LIVE, Archived and Pod Cast. Visit Takedownradio.com for more details.
NEW YORK, October 29, 2007 – The International Fight League (OTC.BB: IFLI), the world’s number one team-based professional mixed martial arts league, will hit the Chicago area hard with a week of partner activations and media activity, all leading up to Saturday night’s live broadcast on MyNetworkTV at the Sears Centre in suburban Hoffman Estates, Ill., the first-ever live Mixed Martial Arts event on primetime broadcast television. The IFL “World Grand Prix,” which will air on Saturday at 9 p.m. ET/PT, 8 p.m. CT, will feature the light heavyweight title fight between Vladimir “The Janitor” Matyushenko and Alex Schoenauer, and a highly-anticipated rematch between undefeated lightweight Chris “The Polish Hammer” Horodecki and local favorite Bart “Bartimus” Palaszewski among the nine bouts.
“This will be a big week, not just for the IFL, its coaches and athletes but also for the sport of Mixed Martial Arts,” said Gareb Shamus, IFL co-founder and CEO. “Whether it is a lengthy national feature on a legend like Pat Miletich and his athletes on ESPN, our live broadcast on MyNetworkTV, or the activation of sponsorships with partners like the USO, Warner Home Video and Muscle Milk, we are continuing to show that in just over a year the sport and the IFL brand continues to make solid strides into the mainstream.”
All this will lead to Saturday’s card at the Sears Centre, which will showcase the best of the IFL’s nine-event regular season in each of five weight classes. For a look at some of the top matchups on Saturday, go to http://www.ifl.tv/Multimedia.html.
Join us for this special broadcast Saturday from 9:05 AM to 11:00 AM at Takedownradio.com, KXNO.com, Matchannel.com, Mat-magazine.com. Wrestlers and MMA competitors join us each and every week. You should too! TDR is available LIVE, Archived and Pod Cast as well. Visit Takedownradio.com for more details. Thanks for listening!
BOXING FAR FROM A DEAD SPORT: THE NUMBERS DON’T LIE
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SPORTS COMEBACK OF THE YEAR? IT’S A NO CONTEST
LOS ANGELES, October 30—For a sport that has taken more than its share of slings and arrows over the last few years, boxing has proven to be as resilient as its greatest champions, rising from the canvas in 2007 to again take its place among the most popular and relevant sports in the world.
The latest sign that boxing is back came this week, when HBO revealed that the record-shattering May 5th super fight between Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather did even better than initially thought, with final numbers now clocking in at 2.4 million pay-per-view buys and $134.4 million in domestic revenue.
These numbers have established De La Hoya as the all-time leader in pay-per-view sales with 12.8 million buys. Not only did his fight with Mayweather shatter existing records for most PPV buys for a non-heavyweight fight, it sailed past the previous leader for overall PPV buys ( 1.9 million, which was set by the rematch between Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson in 1997).
“This is amazing news and the strongest possible sign that boxing is not only alive, but that it is thriving,” said De La Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions, the promoters of De La Hoya-Mayweather. “There is no proof like cold, hard facts, and the response of fight fans to these events has given me hope that this sport will soon be back on the front pages of daily newspapers and in the mainstream’s consciousness like it was in its heyday.”
“I’m happy that my fight with Oscar did so well, but I’m not surprised because this is what happens when you give the people what they want,” said Mayweather, who fights Ricky Hatton on December 8. “I am going to keep bringing that to the people and that’s what they will see when I fight Hatton. Plus, being a competitive person, I want to go past 2.4 million buys and show the world what boxing is all about.”
What’s even more impressive is that in this record-breaking overall year for the boxing business, there are still two PPV super fights left – the November 10 th battle between Sugar Shane Mosley and Miguel Cotto, and the grand pay-per-view finale December 8th between Mayweather and Hatton.
Added Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, “I’ve always said that if you brought great fights and great fighters to the people and promoted it properly that every fight fan would respond, and the success we’ve had this year proves it. This is the dawning of a new age for boxing, and we are proud to be part of its renaissance.”
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