No Power Shortage In Utah
Posted on | August 7, 2007 | No Comments
Tua-Montana, Mesi-Williams & Greenberg-Reed headline Pinnacle FiteNite
Williams vs. Gomez – Live PPV Show Aug. 18
SALT LAKE CITY (August 7, 2007) – “Don’t Blink” should be stamped on all tickets for the August 18th “Pinnacle FiteNite” pay-per-view event in Utah.
Fans ordering PPV should be warned in advance not to go to the refrigerator or the bathroom during the 3-hour, 4-fight minimum show.
There are few certainties in professional boxing but it’s as close to a lock as possible that once the first bell rings, plenty of explosions will be taking place in the ring, resulting in multiple knockouts.
And boxing fans like nothing more than watching big boys being put to sleep.
“Pinnacle FiteNite” is a pro boxing pay-per-view series emanating for a wide variety of venues. The Aug. 18th edition at the South Towne Exposition Center in Sandy, Utah, promoted by C.A.M. Boxing, Inc. in association with Sports and Entertainment Media, Inc. and Gotham Boxing, features some of the most powerful punchers in the game today.
Samoan knockout specialist David “Tuaman” Tua, ranked No. 12 by the WBC, against Mexican heavyweight champion Saul “La Cobra” Montana is one 10-round co-main event, while former WBC top contender and unbeaten heavyweight “Baby” Joe Mesi takes another step towards his goal of a world title shot against NBA title-holder Sherman “The Tank” Williams in the other 10-round co-main event.
If the dual main events don’t provide enough dynamite, Russian-born unbeaten heavyweight prospect Roman Greenberg, the No. 11 rated European heavyweight who was raised in Israel and lives in England, meets former WBO heavyweight title challenger “Dangerous” Damon Reed in a 10-round Special Heavyweight Attraction.
Tua (47-3-1, 40 KOs) has stopped 40 of his 47 victims (85%) including current WBC title-holder Oleg Maskaev, as well as former world champions John Ruiz, Hasim Rahman and Michael Moorer. Montana (48-14, 42 KOs) has an even higher KO ratio than Tua, 42 of 48 for 87.5%, but “Tuaman” has never been counted out.
Mesi (35-0, 28 KOs), known as Buffalo’s third sports franchise, put world heavyweight title contender DaVarryl “Touch Of Sleep” Williamson to sleep in the opening round of their 2003 fight, as well as David Izon, Jorge Luis Gonzalez and a total of 28 of 35 (80%) of his opponents.
Williams (33-10-2, 19 KOs) has been stopped only once in 45 pro fights and the always-tough Bahamian has shown added power in the last his last fight fights, knocking out his last three opponents, four of his last five.
Greenberg and Reed are no slouches, either, when it comes to putting lights out. Roman has stopped 17 of 25 (80%) foes; Reed 30 of 43.
Former WBO heavyweight title challenger Jeremy “Half-Man, Half-Amazing” Williams (41-5-1, 35 KOs), brings his power down one weight class as a cruiserweight and he has KO’d 85% of the men he’s defeated, including Attila Levin, David Bostice, Jesse Ferguson, and Danell Nicholson. Williams’ opponent is Salt Lake City favorite Gary “Pit Bill” Gomez (18-8-1, 7 KOs) in an eight-round bout.
Also scheduled to fight on the Aug. 18th undercard is undefeated New York City middleweight prospect Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin (13-0, 11 KOs), who tends to get in on the KO act (85%), and Las Vegas high-profile defense attorney Marc “The Defender” Saggese (2-0, 2 KOs). All bouts and fighters are subject to change.
The Aug. 18th Pinnacle FiteNite event will be produced by 21 Lakes and distributed by Integrated Sports. The 3-hour, four-bout minimum Pinnacle FiteNite show will be available live on Aug. 18 at 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT on both cable and satellite PPV via iN Demand, DirecTV and TVN, as well as live in Canada via satellite PPV on Bell Expressvue, for a suggested retail price of $24.95.
Tickets, priced at $35.00, $50.00 and $75.00, are on sale and available at www.smithstix.com, South Towne Exposition Center box office, and local outlets. For additional information go to www.pinnaclefitenite.com. Doors open 5:00 PM/MT, first bout 6:00 PM/MT, first PPV bout 7:00 PM/MT.
KING OF THE CAGE “COLLISION COURSE” RESULTS
Posted on | August 7, 2007 | No Comments
***RESULTS SHEET***
EliteXC’ King of the Cage
“Collision Course”
Bout #1 Sal Farnettie Vs Issac Newman-Gomez
Weight class: Heavyweight
Winner: Gomez via TKO @ 4:34 round 1
Bout #2 Josh Miller Vs Tony Cruz
Weight class: 175 lbs
Winner: Tony Cruz via rear naked choke @ 4:06 of round 1
Bout #3 Melvin Costa Vs Sean McCafferty
Weight class: 205 lbs
Winner: Melvin Costa via KO @ 0:39 of round 2
Bout #4 Travis Haven Vs Tim Humphry
Weight class: 170 lbs
Winner: Travis Haven via rear naked choke @ 0:29 of round 1
Bout #5 Chon Stinson Vs Dave Cryer
Weight class: 185 lbs
Winner: Dave Cryer via TKO @ 0:31 of round 1
Bout #6 William Syriapai Vs Soqui Aguilar
Weight class: 155 lbs
Winner: William Syriapai via KO @2:21 of round 1
Bout #7 Jesse Beede Vs Ernie Perea
Weight class: 155 lbs
Winner: Ernie Perea via TKO @ 0:57 of round 1
Bout #8 Junior Kling Vs Cody Bollinger **Amateur Bantamweight Title bout**
Weight class: 145 lbs
Winner: Junior Kling via unanimous decision after 2 rounds
Bout #9 Dave Rivas Vs Shad Smith
Weight class: 155 lbs
Winner: Draw
Bout #10 Reggie Orr Vs Bryan Baker
Weight class: 185 lbs
Winner: Bryan Baker via TKO @ 2:53 of round 1
Bout #11 Buddy Clinton Vs Clay French (champ) **Lightweight title bout**
Weight class: 155 lbs
Winner: Clay French (retains title) via doctor stoppage due to cut @ 3:26 of round 3
Bout #12 John Cole Vs Thomas Denny
Weight class: 170 lbs
Winner: Thomas Denny via rear naked choke @ 3:58 of round 1
Bout #13 Keith Berry Vs Shawn Loeffler **Middleweight title bout** (vacant title)
Weight class: 185 lbs
Winner: Keith Berry (new champion) via triangle choke @ 3:58 of round 1
Bout #14 Pete Sabala Vs Kyle Mclaughlin
Weight class: 155 lbs
Winner: Pete Sabala via TKO @ 3:46 of round 1
Bout #15 Edgar Cruz Vs Jon Brock
Weight class: Heavyweight
Winner: Jon Brock via triangle choke @ 2:38 of round 1
Bout #16 Tim Alberte Vs Josh Lewis
Weight class: 205 lbs
Winner: Josh Lewis via rear naked choke @ 1:44 of round 1
Bout #17 Rubin Tagle Vs Jeremy Bennett
Weight class: 185 lbs
Winner: Jeremy Bennett via TKO @ 0:34 of round 1
RING OF FIRE 30 FEATURES RETURN OF DUANE “BANG!” LUDWIG
Posted on | August 6, 2007 | No Comments
ROF promoter Sven BOOGIE Bean is happy to announce that tickets are now on sale for ROF 30: DOMINATION!!. The 12 bout MMA event will take place on Saturday, September 15th 2007 at the Broomfield Event Center in Broomfield, Colorado. The event is presented by High Country Harley Davidson (www.highcou ntryharley.com)
UFC, K-1 and Strikeforce veteran, Duane BANG! Ludwig headlines a talent packed fight card.
Ludwig will return to fight for his hometown crowd on the heels of his Showtime PPV appearance in June. Ludwig faced UK based fighter Paul Daley, and was on the recieving end of TKO at the end of the first round. “My timing was off, and I just couldn’t seem to get my rythym going in that fight.” Ludwig and Daley were the “swing” bout on the card, a spot that means you have to be ready to go at anytime during the event. “We were called on deck twice, and then brought back to the locker room. It kind of messed with me a bit.” said Ludwig
BANG! won’t have to wonder when his fight will be come September 15th. “I am just glad to get right back in there. And I always love to fight for Ring of Fire for the Colorado fans. They tend to bring out the best in me, and I always feel the pressure of not wanting to let them down. There is nothing like fighting in front of your freinds and family. It is one of the best feelings in the world! I got right back to training, and I am feeling great. I am ready to let my hands go, and hopefully will be able to put on a good show for the ROF fans. They have always been there for me through thick and thin, and I plan to repay them on September 15th!”
The full fight card will be released next week. The card will have International appeal with fighters coming from 3 countries including multiple PPV veterans. Look for some big names along with the hottest new talent as well.
WORLD CLASS ARENA
The 45 million dollar Broomfield Event Center opened in November of 2006. It is home to the Colorado RAGE hockey team and the Colorado 14ers basketball franchise. The facility is state of the art and there is not a bad seat in the house.
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!!
Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at the Event Center Box Office,
Charge by phone at 303-410-T I X S, or online at www. broomfieldeventcenter.com. Ticket Prices are $25.00, $35.00 and $55.00 for reserved seating (facilty fees not included).
As always if you would like to see the show in style 8 seat VIP tables or VIP Party Suites can be reserved at 303- 246-5237
About RING OF FIRE:
RING OF FIRE is one the top MMA promotions in the United States. ROF has promoted sold out events in multiple states for the past 7 years. ROF was the very first officially sanctioned MMA event in the state of Colorado. The promotion has earned a reputation of being a launch pad for athletes in the sport. ROF athletes have gone on to compete in the top fight organizations around the world. In 2006 ROF went international by launching ROF EUROPE based in Belgrade, Serbia. In Early 2007, ROF expanded further by entering in to the Japan based World Wide Cage Network. In March of 2007 ROF was broadcast nationally with two hour long features on HDNet. ROF Events and athletes have been featured by major media outlets including The Rocky Mountain News, The Denver Post, Fox Sports, Mile High Sports, local NBC affiliate and CET.
MALIGNAGGI MAKES NO BONES ABOUT WANTING CHAVEZ, JR. IN THE RING
Posted on | August 6, 2007 | No Comments
Malignaggi counters Chavez
BROOKLYN (August 6, 2007) – IBF light welterweight champion Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi (24-1, 5 KOs), still savoring his masterful title-winning performance against Lovemore N’dou, is home in Brooklyn fuming about Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. (33-0-1, 26 KOs) and his team openly challenging him.
Not only has Malignaggi accepted their challenge, “The Magic Man” promises to embarrass the Mexican fighter and his entire family in the process, offering the Mecca of Boxing – Madison Square Garden – as the ideal venue to settle the issue.
“All Chavez has is his last name,” Malignaggi spewed. “He’s gotten more press for beating nobodies than anybody in boxing history. All he’s ever fought are cab drivers and busboys. He’s nobody! I was a better prospect before my first pro fight than he is after 33 pro fights. I will embarrass him, his father, his entire family, and ruin his blood line.
“I have tremendous respect for his father, probably the greatest Mexican fighter of all-time, but his son can’t live off of his father’s great name forever. If Chavez and his team are stupid enough to call out a world champion like Paulie Malignaggi – he’s never fought anybody like me — I’ll oblige them and we can do it at Madison Square Garden, where his father had two great wins in 1986 against my friend, Juan LaPorte, and Rufugio Rojas. I didn’t even waste my time watching Chavez fight last Saturday night. Hey, I’m no Louis Brown. I’ll fight him at 147, no problem. I say, don’t talk about it, JC Junior, let’s just do it.”
Malignaggi concluded by saying Chavez’ promoter, Top Rank, can make it happen by contacting his promoter, Lou DiBella.
NEW STEELECAGE.COM WEB-SITE DEBUTS
Posted on | August 6, 2007 | No Comments
Steele Cage Promotions announces “Soft Launch” of Newly Designed www.steelecage.com Web Site using unique Compression Technology
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Las Vegas, Nevada – August 6, 2007 – Hall of Fame Boxing Referee Richard Steele and Steve Oshins, co-owners of Steele Cage Promotions, LLC (www.steelecage.com) and the International Fighting Organization, LLC (IFO), announce the “soft launch” of the newly designed Steele Cage Promotions and International Fighting Organization web site at www.steelecage.com. The site has been designed using a sophisticated form of compression technology that downloads the fight videos with no delay in order to feed the “instant gratification” desires of many Internet users.
Four fights from Steele Cage’s inaugural July 7th event that were televised on HDNet can be viewed on www.steelecage.com in multiple clips on its Multimedia page. Four additional fights from that event will be added at a later date. One of the fights that can be accessed is the Marvin Eastman vs. Rob Kimmons battle for the IFO Middleweight Championship which has been considered the MMA fight of the year by many people.
This “soft launch” precedes the upcoming announcement of Steele Cage’s September 1st MMA event at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. That fight card will be announced and the fight poster will be added to www.steelecage.com in the next few days. Tickets range from $30 to $150 and can be purchased by calling 702-794-9433, Ext. #2 or 877-892-7469, Ext. #2 or by purchasing them at the Riviera Hotel & Casino box office.
About Mixed Martial Arts: Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) encompasses many different styles of fighting in which a wide variety of fighting techniques are used. In addition to Steele Cage Promotions and the International Fighting Organization, other popular MMA organizations include the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), PRIDE Fighting Championships, Strikeforce, BodogFight, the International Fight League (IFL), EliteXC and World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC).”
SHAUN GEORGE CHOMPING AT THE BIT FOR CHARLESTON
Posted on | August 5, 2007 | No Comments
Shaun George ready to “Destroy” Matthew Charleston on 8/9
By Knockout Publicity
Fresh off of a thrilling victory over Richard Hall this past May, Shaun George of Brooklyn, NY is poised to impress in his West Coast debut against the well-traveled Matthew Charleston. “I’m ready,” assures George, 14-2-2 (6 KO). “I’m in good shape. I’ve been wanting to hit someone for the longest.” The fight will take place at the Coeur d’Alene Casino in Worley, Idaho.
Charleston, 25-16 (10), has seen action with Michael Nunn, Wayne Braithwaite, and Montell Griffin. The fight will be contested at a catch-weight of 187, but George will come in no heavier than 181, showing his serious commitment to campaigning as a light-heavyweight.
Promoter Donna Brooks of Hall of Fame Promotions says, “I believe it’s good for a fighter to travel to different parts of the country so the public can see him. It’s a good experience fight.”
George took the fight on two weeks notice, however he had been training full-time at Gladiator’s Boxing Gym in New Jersey. “My trainer Tommy Brooks and I have been working on new things. We’ve been working on what can make me a more fan-friendly knockout artist. I’ve been having a lot of fun in the gym.” George has been sparring with many difficult assignments, including 250 pound heavyweight Faruq “The Dream” Saleem, 36-0 (32 KO).
George was ready to fight last month, agreeing to step in against Glen Johnson on Friday Night Fights. However, “communications difficulties” with Team Johnson suggest hesitatation on their part in putting Johnson in with Shaun George.
“Their team is called Warriors. His nickname is called ‘The Road Warrior.’ I wanted to go to war, but they didn’t. My promoter called them to make the fight and they refused to return our phone calls. I look at it as his team doesn’t want me to fight him. If they don’t want to fight me, just say it. They play too many games.”
After disposing of Charleston, George looks to return to action by late-September against a top ten ranked fighter. George points out Antonio Tarver, Julio Gonzalez, and Glen Johnson as men he’s aching to throw fists with. The only fighter who he refuses to call out is the Light-Heavyweight Champion Chad Dawson, stating “I want to be a true number one contender before I challenge for a world title.”
Says Shaun George, “It’s a great honor to entertain the Idaho fans. I’m going to put on a great show. I’m going to apply lots of pressure. The Idaho fans can expect either a quick knockout or a beatdown. Either way, I’m going to win.”
“I’m trying to put pressure on this division. As long as the people know who they are, put them in front of me. I’ll fight anybody.”
Shaun George promises that Charleston “won’t see five rounds. I’m ready to go.”
Tickets are priced affordably, starting at $17.50. Doors open at 6 PM.
PALACIOS REPLACES BELL ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT FIGHT CARD
Posted on | August 5, 2007 | No Comments
Francisco Palacios to face Azille, replaces Bell
By Knockout Publicity
Francisco “The Wizard” Palacios has stepped up to the challenge against Louis Azille, participating in his first eight-round assignment this Wednesday. Palacios, 11-0 (5 KO), answered the call to duty on five days notice, replacing O’Neill Bell, who pulled out for “undisclosed reasons.” Nonetheless, Palacios enters the ring with a composed mindset.
“It’s always a challenge,” says Palacios of his chosen trade, “whoever it is. I never underestimate anybody. He’s prepared to fight. For me to become world champion, this is my first step.”
Palacios was born in the Bronx, NY, but was raised in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, where he grew up idolizing Hector Camacho. An articulate man, “Wizard” attended North Carolina Central University and Marquette University on scholarships. Palacios had a distinguished amateur career, consisting of over 70 bouts and a Florida Golden Gloves title.
Azille, 19-3-2 (15 KO), has fought world-caliber competition in Wayne Braithwaite, Imamu Mayfield, and Kelvin Davis, but has only had one fight in the last three years. Palacios lauds Azille, saying that “he’s fought good opposition” and that “he wasn’t brought up protected.”
Palacios says of this event, “It’s important because it gives the people a chance to see me who haven’t seen me fight before. After this win, the doors should be open for me to take on the best in the division.”
“I want to express my gratitude to Warrior’s Boxing for giving me this opportunity. I appreciate it. I want to shine. It will be an exciting fight. I’ve never been in a boring fight.”
The fight card will take place at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, FL. The bout will be televised on ESPN2’s Wednesday Night Fights.
EVANDER HOLYFIELD TO INVADE RUSSIA TO TRY AND WIN A FIFTH WORLD TITLE
Posted on | August 3, 2007 | No Comments
HOLLYWOOD, FL, August 2 – After the sudden withdrawal of WBA Heavyweight Champion Ruslan Chagaev from his October 13th unification bout with WBO Heavyweight Champion Sultan Ibragimov due to undisclosed medical reasons, Seminole Warriors Boxing, Golden Boy Promotions, Main Events and Golden Grain Promotions, in association with Sampson Lewkowicz and Yuri Federov’s Sports Lab, are pleased to announce that stepping up to the plate in an attempt to win the heavyweight championship of the world for a fifth time is Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield.
Ibragimov-Holyfield sponsored by Nafta Moskva, will take place on the original date of Ibragimov-Chagaev, Saturday, October 13, at the state of the art Khodynka Arena in Moscow, Russia. Broadcast plans for the bout will be announced once they are secured.
“When a fighter pulls out of a major fight, it’s always a headache for the other fighter and the promoter, but this time, we have been able to put together another historic bout for fight fans as Evander Holyfield fights in Russia for the first time in his professional career and tries to make history by taking Sultan Ibragimov’s heavyweight title. This will be an unforgettable night,” said Leon Margules, Executive Director of Seminole Warriors Boxing.
Holyfield (42-8-2, 27 KOs), the four-time world heavyweight champion and former undisputed world cruiserweight champion, has already carved out a place for himself in boxing’s Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York with his stellar career, which includes wins over Mike Tyson, George Foreman, Larry Holmes, Riddick Bowe, Michael Moorer, John Ruiz, and Hasim Rahman. But “The Real Deal” has plenty of fight left, and currently riding an impressive four fight winning streak, Holyfield is eager to once again fight for the world heavyweight crown.
When offered the fight “The Real Deal” did not hesitate and quickly agreed to challenge Ibragimov in his home country.
“This is the first step on my quest to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, and I’m glad Sultan Ibragimov was willing to step up and give me a shot,” said Holyfield. “I’m looking forward to fighting in Moscow for the first time and winning my fifth heavyweight title there.”
A 2000 Olympic Silver medalist for Russia, Sultan Ibragimov (21-0-1, 17 KOs) struck heavyweight Gold in June when he decisively decisioned Shannon Briggs over 12 rounds to win the WBO heavyweight championship. For the fifth southpaw to win the heavyweight crown, it was the culmination of a journey that began in Dagestan and which led him to wins over Al Cole, Lance Whitaker, and Javier Mora. Now, the 32-year old – who can either box or bang between the ropes – will return home to face a boxing icon.
“Of course I’m disappointed that Chagaev pulled out of our fight and won’t allow me to unify our titles, but fighting a legend like Evander Holyfield is even better,” said Ibragimov. “And though I respect what he has done in his career, once the bell rings it will be all business, because he is trying to take what I have worked so hard for – my world championship.”
Today, at the press-center of the ‘ITAR TASS’ agency in Moscow, it was announced by both Sultan Ibragimov and Evander Holyfield that this fight will take place on the originally scheduled date of Saturday, October 13, 2007.
For more information on Seminole Warrior’s Boxing, please visit our website at www.warriorsboxing.com
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