Five Fighters Join Team Fight to Walk!

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O’BRIEN AND EL HARRAK TO DONATE FOLLOWING UPCOMING BOUTS

For Immediate Release

New York, NY (May 18, 2011) – Junior middleweight contender DeAndre Latimore and prospects Sid El Harrak, Denis Douglin, Vinny O’Brien, and Delen Parsley have all joined Team Fight to Walk.

Created by unbeaten junior middleweight and West Point graduate Boyd Melson in association with Justadollarplease.org, Team Fight to Walk’s mission is to raise awareness within the boxing community about the importance of stem cell research for spinal cord injuries.

Globally recognized as one of the best 154 pound fighters on the planet, Latimore, 22-3 (17 KO’s), is working towards landing another world title bout. The hard hitting Las Vegas based St. Lucian dropped a controversial decision in 2009 to then titlist Cory Spinks, but has won three of his last four bouts to put himself back in the mix.

“I’m very happy to be helping out,” said Latimore. “I know many people that are paralyzed and becoming involved makes me feel like a better person because I know that I’m helping those in need.”

Although he’s only fought twice as a professional, O’Brien, 2-0 (2 KO’s), has already made a splash in the North Jersey area. The charismatic and likeable East Hanover resident is a crowd pleasing fighter who brings a bevy of fans to support him. He’s also agreed to donate a percentage of his purse following his fight Friday evening in Newark, NJ.

Known as “The Messenger”, El Harrak had an outstanding 52-8 amateur record and turned pro in 2008, declining an opportunity to represent Morocco in the Olympic Games. Based out of Santa Clara, CA, El Harrak has an excellent 10-1 professional ledger and will donate a percentage of commission from ticket sales following his June 17 bout.

“I chose to get involved because helping make a difference in ones life is a beautiful thing,” said the talented welterweight. If everyone was willing to lend a helping hand to hose in need, a lot could be done and the world would be a better place to live in.”

Like El Harrak, Douglin, 12-1 (8 KO’s), is a 23 year old with the heart of a champion. The Morganville, NJ native and 2008 National Golden Gloves Champion decided to become involved with the cause after hearing about the daily struggles that people suffering from severe must endure.

Parsley, also an unbeaten rising star, is 5-0 with 2 knockouts and is quickly becoming a fan favorite in his native New York City. The former Junior Olympic Champion didn’t think twice about joining.

“Everyone deserves a chance to enjoy life to its fullest potential,” Parsley said of joining Team Fight to Walk. “It also feels great to help others that are having their hardships in life.”

With five new members representing Team Fight to Walk and a number of others expected to join the fight in the near future, Dr. Patricia Morton, Director of The Spinal Cord Injury Project, is thrilled by the generosity of the boxing community.

“I am awed by passion and commitment of these fighters to find a cure for all people with spinal cord injuries,” said Dr. Morton, who launched JustADollarPlease.org. “We are deeply grateful for what they are doing for this entire community.”

Tax deductible donations can be made at Justadollarplease.org and Team Fight to Walk’s website, Teamfighttowalk.com, will have more information along with updates shortly.

Contact: Matt Yanofsky (Team Fight to Walk Publicist) 551-206-0578

Greg Cohen Promotions Signs Undefeated Junior Welterweight “Sting” Bwalya!

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Greg Cohen, Founder and CEO of Greg Cohen Promotions, is proud to announce the signing of junior welterweight prospect Hastings Bwalya (7-0, 5 KOs) to a promotional agreement. The deal marks a reunion between fighter and promoter, as Cohen had a promotional agreement with Bwalya with his previous boxing company. Bwalya, who goes by the nickname Sting, was a former 2008 Zambian Olympian who made his reputation in heated sparring sessions with pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather, competing evenly with Mayweather in terms of speed, power and defense. As a professional, Bwalya has continued to impress with his amazing hand and foot speed and sharp combination punching. Sting will make his debut fighting under the GCP banner in a six-round welterweight battle against Jamar “Sandman” Saunders on June 11 on the undercard of fellow Greg Cohen Promotions fighter and former undisputed and two-time heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman’s fight against Galen Brown at the DeSoto Civic Center in Southaven, Mississippi. “Sting is one of the brightest future stars in boxing,” said Cohen of his reacquired fighter. “His talent is amazing to watch and it’s only a matter of time before he becomes a staple on the premium cable networks as one of the world’s best junior welterweights. I am extremely happy he has rejoined me in my quest to make him a world champion.”   For more information, visit www.gcpboxing.com.

 

Boxing Links (5-17-11)

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Pascal, Hopkins transcript Fight News It’s going to be a boxing week in Montreal. We will have public trainings, press conferences, the weigh-in, and then the event. It is going to be a great show. We have nine fights that are going to be shown, especially the two great fights starting … See all stories on this topic »

Boxer Paul Williams returns to Atlantic City for July 9 bout Press of Atlantic City Former world champion boxer Paul Williams will try to bounce back from a devastating defeat in the same ring where he suffered it. Caesars Entertainment consultant Ken Condon confirmed a report on ESPN.com Monday that Williams (39-2, 27 KOs) will face … See all stories on this topic »

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I’ll happily shake George’s hand The Sun The bitter rivalry between the unbeaten duo stretches back to their amateur days at Dale Youth Boxing Club, when Groves picked up a points decision over his fellow Londoner at the national championships. They will finally get the chance to settle their… See all stories on this topic » The Sun

Antonio Tarver set to earn $1.5 million to fight Danny Green in Sydney Courier Mail Picture: Mark Evans Source: The Courier-Mail ANTONIO Tarver will be paid $1.5 million to fight in Sydney, making him Australian boxing’s richest import since Roy Jones Jr was KO’d in 122 seconds back in late 2009. Tarver, who flew into Sydney yesterday … See all stories on this topic »

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155lb Lightweight Title Fight UFC Vet Dan Lauzon vs Noah Weisman

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WCF announces 155lb Lightweight Title Fight between UFC Veteran Dan Lauzon and Noah Weisman   Co-Main event features former training partners Greg Rebello vs Scott Rehm   Boston, MA May 16, 2011 – World Championship Fighting announced today that former UFC veteran Dan “The Upgrade” Lauzon will be fighting rising New England MMA star Noah Weisman for the WCF 155lb Lightweight Title in the main event of WCF 11 on June 18th.   Lauzon, the youngest fighter to have ever competed in the UFC,  is coming off two impressive back to back wins by TKO and submission. Lauzon is undefeated in the WCF (4-0) with a 14-4 overall professional MMA record and returns to the WCF for the first time since WCF 5 in 2008 to to defend his claim of the #1 lightweight in the Northeast. Looking to knock Lauzon out of that #1 position is fast rising MMA star Noah Weisman. Weisman is one of the most highly touted and dangerous submission fighters in the entire Northeast and is riding a three fight win streak including a TKO victory against the much more experienced Luis Felix at WCF 10. Northeast MMA fans are encouraged not to blink during this epic main event as both fighters are known for their exciting style and the ability to finish fights anywhere the fight goes.   The co-main event for WCF 11 also promises fireworks as a grudge match pits former teammates Greg Rebello against Scott Rehm. Rebello, a recent star of the UFC reality show “The Ultimate Fighter”, is undefeated in the WCF (3-0) and comes in having won 11 of his last 12 fights. Rehm, who was a teammate of Rebello’s at the at the Sityodtong Muay Thai and MMA academy, enters this fight coming off of a knockout win over another UFC Ultimate Fighter contestant Pat Scultz and with all of his professional wins coming by KO or TKO . This match promises to be a barn burner with both fighters looking for nothing less than a knockout!   The WCF continues to raise the bar in the northeast time and time again with top notch athletes, great fights, and regular appearances of celebrities, professional athletes, and national recording artists.   Get your tickets now by visiting www.WCFighting.com WHERE: Aleppo Shriners Auditorium, 99 Fordham Road, Wilmington, MA 01887   WHEN: Saturday, June 18th, 2011. Doors open at 6:30PM, first fight at 7:30PM.   World Championship Fighting, the Ultimate in Mixed Martial Arts Fighting!

 

Still the Top Agent in The Business. Monty Cox at 16 Years Talks to Takedown

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After 16 years and managing the business of being in the business he still gets a charge out of making the deals. For the most part he’s loved every minute of it. His athletes and he have been surviving on hand shakes and mutual trust for so long its almost become like family. Little disagreements along the way for sure just like in any family.

A week or so ago I interview Jacob Volkmann who was waiting for a fight in the UFC’s stacked division and a week later Monty Cox again delivered. His promotion (Extreme Challenge) where so many young fighters got their start will soon be celebrating its 200th event. The party for the event and his promotion should be incredible as it should be.

Hats off to Monty Cox for all he’s done and all he continues to do.

Wrestling Links (5-17-11)

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Impact Wrestling Taping Results (5/19) *Spoilers* Wrestling News World TNA taped this week’s edition of Impact Wrestling tonight from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Sammy Spoiler for providing us with live updates from the arena. Below are full results: * Robbie E. w/Cookie vs … See all stories on this topic »

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Colin Lynes on Prizefighter

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By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro

Recently I undertook an interview with former IBO Light welterweight World Champion Colin Lynes on his career to date. With the news that Colin is to take part in the Matchroom Sports excellent Prizefighter – Welterweights II on June 7th I took the opportunity to catch up with Colin again, this time to get his views on Prizefighter, as well as his opponents on June 7th.

Colin, a former finalist of Prizefighter, faced Gavin Rees in the final of the Light Welterweights tournament at Olympia last year.

Prior to meeting Rees in the final Colin first faced David Barnes in the quarter final. After three hotly contested, very close, rounds the judges were split. Two of the judges see it 29-28 for Colin, the third judge also scored it 29-28 but this time in favour of Barnes.

The semi final see Colin come face to face with former foe Young Mutley, who Colin had previously beaten for the European title in 2007. Again Colin would win by split decision, the fight was close throughout but a defining third round knockdown was enough to sway two of the judges to score the bout in Colin’s favour.

The final, against Rees, was a hard fought affair. Colin easily secured the first round with some excellent counter punching. Rees stepped up the pressure in the second and rocked Colin several times on his way to securing the round. With both fighters scoring a round a piece it was all to play for in the final round.

I was ringside on the night and scored the final round even, as did all press corps, and with each winning a round apiece I wondered how they would decide on a winner. Imagine my surprise when the scorecards were read out as 29-28 twice, Ian John-Lewis and Victor Loughlin, and 30-27, Mark Green, all in favour of Gavin Rees.

That’s all water under the bridge now as far as Colin is concerned, as he is back in training with legendary trainer Jimmy Tibbs and his son Mark at the TKO Boxing Gym in Canning Town to prepare for Prizefighter – Welterweights II.

It was at the TKO that I caught up with Colin, after yet another sparring session, for a quick chat about the Prizefighter series, as well as to get his thoughts on the other contestants on June 7th.

Rio – Hi Colin thanks taking the time to talk about the upcoming Prizefighter – Welterweights II that you will be taking part in. Please tell the readers your thoughts on the competition.

Colin – Yeah I’m really pleased, it’s a buzzing competition that everyone seems to want to go for. it’s thrilling for the fans, it gets everyone that wouldn’t normally get together get together and have a punch up on the night.

Even the likes of myself, I liked to be classed as a skillful boxer, on the night not just the once you have to prepare for going in the trenches a lot sooner than you would have to in a twelve round fight.

Rio – You’ve been in Prizefighter before, you made the finals of the Light Welters against Gavin Rees. How do you prepare for such a quick paced tournament?

Colin – Lots of stop and start training, you do your three shadow or your three bags or sparring and then you have a little rest and go back in. Sometimes it’s a ten minute rest sometimes it’s only five minutes.

In the Prizefighter last time it’s a good job I did prepare that way for it, because I think it was the quickest anyone had to get back in the ring. After winning the semifinal it was about two and half minutes before I had to get back in for the final.

So, it’s right to prepare, and that’s what I did. I’m ready for whatever they throw at me.

Rio – Let’s talk a little about your opponents on the night, Let’s start with Junior Witter.

Colin – When I fought Junior last I was a bit too much in awe of him. I worked well, I didn’t get outclassed or outgunned in any way but those rounds where the judges just didn’t know who they should give it to they rightly give it to the champion, so that’s what happened in that fight.

If I end up facing Junior again, no doubt he’s not worried about anyone. He’ll respect everyone in that lineup, he’s not going to be worried about anyone, he’s been there and done it twice over and he’s looking to make a name for himself again.

Because of whatever reason I haven’t spoke with him, I will do in the build up to this fight, something went wrong for him in Canada and people have slagged him off, give someone a chance, there’s probably reasons.

I’m not one and I’m looking forward to fighting Junior at his best.

Rio – Bobby Gladman also trains at the TKO Gym, what do you know about him?

Colin – I don’t know too much about Bobby, whether it’s because we miss each other, I train evenings he trains in the daytime so I don’t see too much of him, but I respect anyone that’s in there. I would never overlook anyone, I’d probably be more worried about those who know about me and I don’t know about them. I’ll have to do my homework on him to be honest.

Rio – Fair comment, we’ll move on now to Yassine El Maachi

Colin – I haven’t seen too much of Yassine, but I’ve heard a lot about him. I know I’ve seen him spar at the gym against Michael Lomax once.

He’s a tricky customer, switches and all this. With people like Yassine if you let them do what they are best at doing then he’s going to look great. If you take them out of their comfort zone or you put it on them and don’t give them a chance to do flash stuff then we’ll see what he’s got.

Rio – True, OK Nathan Graham, what do you know of him?

Colin – Nathan Graham, I was supposed to face him a few fights ago, but then I had the Bradley Pryce turnout, so I took the Bradley Pryce fight.

He’s had a fight since we were supposed to get it on, he came out the wrong side, I understand by reading the reports he done really well and he’s a danger man and a big banger no doubt.

Rio – Yeah, I was there at that fight. Next up is Kevin McIntyre

Colin – I’ve got a lot of respect for Kevin, I’ve know him, he’s been around a long time I think he was hard done when he had to vacate his British title. he got his shot back in the end but I don’t think it was at a time when he was expecting it and he got out of there pretty early. He’s come back and proved himself, shown his character and he’ll be up for this big time.

Rio – John Wayne Hibbert, what’s your thoughts on him?

Colin – Yeah, again John’s been around a while. I haven’t seen too much of him but I know people that have sparred him. He’s a tough customer, again rightly so he’s due every respect.

Rio – Peter McDonagh’s next on the list.

Colin, Yeah I know Peter really well, we’ve sparred many, many rounds before he’s always come by our gym and done us favours, we’ve returned favours and helped him out when he’s had big fights. So I know Peter really well.

Again a good tough pro, will always turn up, always gives lots of respect and he’ll be another stiff customer on the night.

Rio – You’re obviously looking to get through to the final again, this time go one better.

Colin – Obviously in my final last time I just tried, I didn’t change anything, I just thought with Gavin Rees being short and stocky, like a bulldog, I thought I’d try and box and outsmart him, but again I have to be honest I gave the first round up trying to do that and ended up having to chase the fight. It was close, I thought he deserved it because he did win the first round. Big first round and it just shows you that you can’t try and outsmart people, you need to get on with it in Prizefighter and that’s what makes it as exciting and entertaining as it is, you need to get on with things.

Rio – I know Jimmy (Tibbs) says you’re a contender, in fact he says you are more than that, he says you are in your prime and should be challenging for titles now. By taking Prizefighter was this a decision that came easily?

Colin – No, I spoke with Matchroom closely and you run the risk that if you mess up in Prizefighter you do jeopardise a title fight. To be honest with you I could have had the Purdy title fight come September. I heard he was quite comfortable defending against me but it meant sitting out and waiting and there’s nothing worse than sitting about being inactive. When you believe in yourself and you know what you can do I think just opting out and waiting for things to happen is the wrong way to look at it. You’ve got to get in there, prove, show, earn and get on with things. That’s what I have done by taking on Prizefighter again.

Rio – Over the past year or so it seems that every winner of Prizefighter gets a title shot. Did this influence your decision?

Colin – It did in a way, as I said I could have sat out and waited for the Purdy fight, but by winning Prizefighter that definitely determines that, in my circumstances, that you are next and I’m happy with that. I’m clear in my mind that by winning Prizefighter and I’ll get that title shot. Rather than waiting I’m going to make it happen.

Some people might disagree that Prizefighter is a short cut but you look at the names that go in Prizefighter, yeah it’s only three fights, but their prepared to go in there and put it on the line against other big names, rightly so you deserve a title shot from winning something like that.

Rio – Prizefighter seems to have risen in stature, originally featuring fighters at the end of their career mixing it with youngsters who’ve yet to get a break, but now it’s become a really important tournament for established stars and reaching audiences in excess of 5 Million, why do you think this is?

Colin – I’m not bowing my trumpet but when you get someone like me in it and someone like Junior Witter or Kevin McIntyre, then perhaps they can be a bit more selective on who goes in it. It will come back round when the guys that have had five, whether they won them all or not, their time will come. They’ve got to be patient unfortunately, but it will come around again.

It’s like the Contender series when that first come out and it was supposed to be for those who hadn’t been given their chance and as it becomes popular everybody wants to be in it and you start getting recognised names in it.

Barry Hearn is very good at what he does and that’s why he come up with this concept, and his Son mustn’t forget Eddie he’s a big part of this, he’s sort of geed his Dad up and it’s working really well.

They reach an audience that wouldn’t normally watch a twelve rounder because it’s long winded, which is more like a game of snooker or chess match init. They’ve geed things up and made it over in a little while. You can watch a fight and when it’s over go and make a cup of coffee and then the next one’s on. It’s brilliant and reaching a different audience.

Rio – Thank you so much for taking the time to talk with me today and good luck on June 7th.

Colin – Thank you Rio.

Prizefighter – Welterweights II, featuring Colin Lynes, Junior Witter, Yassine El Maachi, Kevin McIntyre, Nathan Graham, Peter McDonagh, John Wayne Hibbert and Bobby Gladman, takes place at York Hall, Bethnal Green in London on Tuesday 7th June 2011.

Tickets, priced £35 (Unreserved), £60 (Ringside), and £100 (VIP) are available now at www.tkoboxoffice.com or in person at the TKO Boxing Gym, Gillian House, Stephenson Street, Canning Town, London E16 4SA or call 07960 850645

VICTOR VASQUEZ TO TAKE ON GUSTAVO DAILEY ON FRIDAY JUNE 3RD AT HARRAH’S IN CHESTER, PA

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All Philly Battle Highlights ROUND 3 at Harrah’s in Chester plus Philly favorite Tony Ferrante battles Joe Park as well as local’s Angel Ocasio; Rashad Brown; Joey Tiberi; Fred Jenkins Jr. plus the pro debut of Tyrone Crawley Jr.

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CHESTER, PA (MAY 17, 2011)—On Friday night June 3^rd at Harrah’s in Chester, Pa, it will be an All Philly Battle as popular Victor Vasquez battles Gustavo Dailey in a six round Lightweight bout that is a rematch of a bout that took place on January 15^th, 2010.

The card, dubbed ROUND 3 is promoted by Joey Eye Boxing and David Feldman.

In their first bout, Vasquez scored a fifth round stoppage over Dailey, so on June 3^rd, the question that will be asked, will it be repeat or revenge.

Vasquez of Philadelphia has built up one of the biggest fan bases in Philadelphia due to his exciting style which always has him in the fight of the night whenever he steps into the ring.

Vasquez has a record of 12-5-1 with six knockouts and has been in some memorable fights in his young career.

In his last bout, Vasquez waged a terrific back and forth war with Osnel Charles before dropping a six round majority decision as part as ROUND 1 at Harrah’s in Chester.

He holds victories over undefeated Thomas McCuiston (1-0); Tyric Robinson (9-4-1) as well as an exciting six round split decision over Bryne Green (5-3) on October 8^th in Philadelphia.

Dailey of Philadelphia has a record of 4-11 with one knockout.

Despite the pedestrian record, Dailey has fought and beat some top competition.

Dailey’s crowning moment to date was a six round split decision over Tyrell Samuel (12-2).  Samuel took the rematch and a third fight by decisions.

Dailey has been in the ring with Eddie Hyland (10-1); Brandon Bennett (3-0); two fights with Anthony Flores;.

Dailey is coming off a fourth round stoppage defeat to Tyrone Luckey (2-0) on February 26^th in Atlantic City.

Ferrante of Northeast Philadelphia won his first nine bouts which included wins over Anthony Pietrantonio (6-1) and he won the WBF United States title with a eight round majority decision over Billy Bailey.

Ferrante lost that title when he dropped a ten round unanimous decision to Chuck Mussachio (15-1-2).

Ferrante will be looking to get back in the win column after he was stopped in three rounds to undefeated Ronson Frank (15-0) on January 28^th

Park of Florence, South Carolina has a respectable record of 8-5 with six knockouts and will be a good test for Ferrante as he has fought some top prospects.

Park won his first four bouts via stoppage before dropping an eight round unanimous decision to undefeated Shane Benefield (11-0).

After three more wins, Park lost to former world title challenger LaJuan Simon (13-0-2).

Park has also fought Marcus Upshaw (3-0) and his last bout came against undefeated knockout artist Jason Escalera (5-0) where Park was stopped in three rounds back on June 25^th, 2009.

In a four round Lightweight bout, undefeated Lightweight Angel Ocasio will see action against Randolph Scott.

Ocasio of Philadelphia, has a record of 4-0 with one knockout is coming off an impressive four round unanimous decision over George Santiago as part of ROUND 2 that took place on March 18^th at Harrah’s in Chester.

Scott of Sailsbury, Maryland has a record of 0-3 and is coming off a six round unanimous decision to Jamie Palma (13-13-1) on May 9, 2009.

Fresh off his pro debut knockout win as part of ROUND 2, Fred Jenkins Jr. will see action in a four round Super Middleweight bout.

Undefeated Middleweight Rashad Brown of Philadelphia (3-0, 1 KO) will take part in a four round bout against Phillip Burnette (2-2, 1 KO) of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Joey Tiberi of Newark, Newark, Delaware (3-1, 1 KO) will look to make it two straights wins when fights in a four round Super Featherweight bout against Jonathan Ocasio (0-7) of Philadelphia.

Rounding out the card will be the pro debut of Tyrone Crawley Jr. of Philadelphia in a four round Jr. Welterweight bout.

Crawley is the son of former Lightweight world championship challenger Tyrone “Butterfly” Crawley

THERE WILL BE A PRESS CONFERENCE AT LOU TURK’S—500 POWHATTEN AVE. IN ESSINGTON, PA ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 1^ST

THE WEIGH IN WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY NIGHT JUNE 2^ND AT LOU TURK’S

Tickets are now on sale for $100 (VIP); $60 (Ringside) and $45 (General Admission) and can be purchased at the Harrahs Chester Gift Shop; By calling Joey Eye (267-304-9399); David Feldman (610-291-0806); 800-480-8020 or on www.webtix.net

 

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