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Shaw Electrified by Geale Performance

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Promoter Gay Shaw says he is still thrilled by the performance of his new IBF Middleweight Champion, Daniel Geale (26-1, 15 KOs), who dethroned champion Sebastian Sylvester by 12-round split decision on Saturday night at the Jahnsportforum in Neubrandenburg, Germany.

 

“I felt like I was dreaming,” recounted Shaw. “To win a decision in Germany is making a statement. Daniel was terrific, very fast, and he stayed busy throughout and maintained a great output of punches.”

 

The Tasmanian-born boxer is the first Australian to win a belt on German soil. He won by scores of 118-110 and 118-112 on two cards, while another judge curiously had Sylvester winning 118-110 on the third card.

 

Fights with fellow world-class Australian fighters Garth Wood, Sam Soliman and Anthony Mundine are possible, but Shaw says there is no rush to announce a next move.

 

“I will speak with the team about several different opponents, and we will carefully weigh Daniel’s options. Right now we’re just celebrating his brilliant victory.”

 

NIGHT OF KNOCKOUTS HIGHLIGHT PUNCHIN AT THE PARADISE 11 ON GFL

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Edgar Santana makes a sensation return plus Star Boxing’s Emanuel Gonzalez and Jason Escalera make impressive debuts

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NEW YORK (May 9, 2011)—This past Thursday night at the beautiful Paradise Theater in the Bronx, New York Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing presented a night of thrilling knockouts that was headlined by Edgar Santana making an emphatic return after a three year absence as he stopped Robert Jones in round two of their scheduled eight round Welterweight bout.

That fight plus five other fights can be seen on-demand on www.gfl.tv for just $9.99 by clicking:

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After a “Feel Out” first round, Santana was all over Jones and dropped him two times before the referee stopped the fight 1:20 into round two.

Santana of the Bronx is now 25-3 with sixteen knockouts and will look for bigger fish to fry in the Welterweight division.

Star Boxing’s newest signees, Jr. Lightweight Emanuel Gonzalez and Super Middleweight Jason Escalera each scored stoppage victories in their debut under Joe DeGuardia’s promotional banner.

Gonzalez stopped Jacob Thornton just 1:40 into their fight when Thornton was unable to continue due to an injured leg.

Escalera stopped the durable Mustafah Johnson in the second round of their scheduled six round bout.

With the wins, Escarlera is now 11-0 with ten knockouts while Gonzales is now 8-0 with seven knockouts.

Two more prospects remained undefeated with knockout wins as Isouf Kinda went to 10-0 with a third round stoppage over third round stoppage twenty-one fight vet Jorge Ruiz.

Former two time New York Golden Glove winner Stivens Bujac needed just fifty-five seconds to take out Chuck Dillard.

Fans can all see an all out war between Stephen Owusu and debuting Juan Perez in a close battle that had the fans on their feet throughout the fight

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FIGHT CAMP 360°: Inside Super Six World Boxing Classic RETURNS TONIGHT on SHO EXTREME at 10 P.M. ET/PT & SEMIFINALISTS PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

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WARD, ABRAHAM, FROCH, JOHNSON


Ward-Abraham This Saturday on SHOWTIME® at 10 p.m. ET/PT;

Froch-Johnson June 4 Live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT

NEW YORK (May 9, 2011) – FIGHT CAMP 360°: Inside the Super Six World Boxing Classic returnsTONIGHT/Monday with episode nine on SHO Extreme® at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Last Saturday, May 7, the four Semifinalists in the Super Six World Boxing Classic on SHOWTIME® participated in a press conference at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

The Super Six World Boxing Classic Semifinals will begin this Saturday, May 14 (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) when undefeated Andre Ward (23-0, 13 KOs) will defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Middleweight world title against former world champion Arthur Abraham (32-2, 26 KOs) at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.

On Saturday, June 4 (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) the Seminfinals will continue when Carl Froch(27-1, 20 KOs) risks his World Boxing Council (WBC) Super Middleweight title against Glen Johnson (51-14-2, 35 KOs) at Adrian Philipps Ballroom of Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall.

What they said Saturday.

KEN HERSHMAN (Executive Vice President/General Manager, SHOWTIME Sports)

“The Super Six has been a long and winding road and it’s had its bumps in the road but that was the idea, to see which fighter would persevere through a series of major fights against the best competitors.  The Super Six was designed to pit the best super middleweights in the world against one another and come out with one winner.

“The Super Six has been a topic of conversation the last couple years and that’s what boxing needs: longevity. These fighters’ names have been in the headlines from fight to fight because each bout has so many implications, so much relevance. When Andre fights Arthur, it’s not just about those fighters. It’s about how that fight affects Carl, how it affects Glen. The tournament also gets rid of the myth that a loss on a fighter’s record is a big deal. When the best fight the best, someone is going to lose.

“Arthur Abraham is the epitome of what this tournament stands for. He was the heavy favorite after a dramatic knockout over Jermain Taylor. But after two setbacks, he never gave up and I expect we will see a tremendous performance from Arthur on May 14.

“They call Glen Johnson the road warrior. And he is a warrior but more importantly, a tremendous person. After a decade at light heavyweight, he dropped the weight, looked good, looked young and won his first Super Six fight with a big knockout against Allan Green, whom no one had ever knocked out before.

“Carl Froch is a tremendous champion. Look at his road in the Super Six. He had a dramatic win in a close fight against Andre Dirrell, then he lost to Mikkel Kessler, and there’s no shame in that; Kessler is a tremendous fighter. But then he came back with the fight of his life against Abraham.

“At the beginning of the tournament, people thought Andre Ward was untested and young. But look how we have we seen him rise to become the tournament favorite.

“Putting five promoters in a room is my worst nightmare. But it launched FIGHT CAMP 360°, which has produced some great television. Thanks (to all the boxers for) their commitment.”

ANDRE WARD

“I think Carl showed us a good blueprint (against Abraham) but I’m going to do it my own way.

 

“I’m very desperate, too.  I don’t think people understand that.  I try to train with a sense of urgency.  Whether Abraham had beat Carl Froch in convincing fashion or if he was in the situation he is now with two losses, I would still train the same.  I train until it hurts.

 

“I want to thank SHOWTIME just for the opportunity.  Outside of this tournament, I can guarantee I wouldn’t have been able to fight the best back-to-back-to-back.  It’s also a great burden because you have to fight the best.

 

“A lot of people use the term ‘favorite’ very loosely.  But I don’t consider myself the favorite because I haven’t gotten my just dues yet. I train with a chip on my shoulder because there is more to prove.  There is still plenty of work to be done.

 

“When I prepare for Arthur Abraham, I train for the best Arthur Abraham.  I take being the WBA champion very seriously.  I respect every fighter in the sport and I train for every fight accordingly.”

DAN GOOSSEN (Ward’s promoter)

 

“We’ve been trying to get our way through this Super Six.  I think it’s one of the greatest innovations in our sport.  When you have so much talent in this division, it was certainly the right place at the right time.

 

“The great thing about this tournament is it started out with six great fighters so we forgave losses.  In the Super Six, that is the opportunity.  The best fighters face the best so a loss doesn’t ruin your career.

 

“Most Olympic Gold Medalists have become the future stars of our sport. Andre is dedicated.  He works too hard to disappoint anyone.”

ARTHUR ABRAHAM

 

“I really have to thank SHOWTIME for what they did with this tournament.  The people want to see the best in the weight division fighting each other and we have four of them in the Semifinals.

 

“The four best super middleweights in the world are left in the Semifinals and I’m here to win.  I’m not the favorite but I’ll fight to the end.  We’ll celebrate our win on Saturday.”

CARL FROCH

“I must say that this is the best tourney ever created in world boxing. The Super Six matches the best fighters in the 168-pound division from start to finish.  I expect to see two of the original six in the final.  While it’s not the be all to end all, at least in my opinion, to reach the final, I still know that I will be in the final.

“There is no reason to bad-mouth at this stage in the game. We are all proven champions. Glen Johnson may be 42 but top level fighters nowadays are not spring chickens. We go on and on.

“I think it’s fantastic what SHOWTIME is doing for the sport. Without them, fans would be robbed of not only the Super Six matches but all fights that are being put on in the sport.

“I’m on my way and training well. I’m sharp, eating well, feeling well and feeling strong. I’ll be there boxing in the final. To win would be without a doubt, minus the birth of my son, the proudest moment of my life to lift that trophy.’’
GLEN JOHNSON

“When SHOWTIME first put together the Super Six, I wished I was a super middleweight. I had to wait a year and when the opportunity came to enter the tournament, I jumped all over it.

“It’s going to be a great fight.  I have a lot of respect for Carl. I saw him fight a few times previously and I know this is going to be a great fight.”

LOU DIBELLA (Johnson’s Promoter)

“This is going to be a terrific fight. It could be anyone’s contest.  The favorite changes consistently. Three or four times the favorite has already changed.  The rise of SHOWTIME Sports and the relationship it has with CBS creates great competition and that is good for the sport of boxing.

“Johnson has had a tremendous career. To be able, after 10 years fighting at 175 pounds, to fight now at 168 pounds is a testament to him.  I know this is going to be a great fight no matter who wins, even though Carl’s the favorite.’’

 

For more information on the Super Six World Boxing Classic including exclusive photos, fight highlights and interviews, plus to view all episodes of the acclaimed documentary series FIGHT CAMP 360°: Inside The Super Six World Boxing Classic, please visit the website at www.WorldBoxingClassic.com

 

World Championship Fighting® Returns June 18th

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Buy Tickets
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WCF Returns June 18th

Special pre-sale tickets available today!

 

World Championship Fighting returns to the Shriners Auditorium June 18th for an action packed night of fights! WCF 11 features fourteen heart-pounding fights and HUGE main event you will not want to miss.

 

Special pre-sale tickets are available today for WCF Newsletter Fans by visiting www.WCFighting.com and will go on sale to the public later in the week.

 

World Championship Fighting is the premier Mixed Martial Arts organization in the North East and has been home to MMA superstars such as UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon “Bones” Jones, US Olympian Rick Hawn, UFC and WEC veterans Sam “The Alaskan Assassin” Hoger, Dan “The Upgrade” Lauzon, Mike Campbell, John Franchi, Ken Stone, Mike Dollce and many more.

The WCF has also hosted a number of special guests including MMA’s biggest stars such as UFC President Dana White, Marcus “The Irish Hand Grenade” Davis, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Kenny Florian, Kimbo Slice, Jorge Gurgel, Joe Lauzon, Jorge Rivera, John “Doomsday” Howard, Sean Gannon, Mark DellaGrotte as well as A-List celebrities such as NBA superstar Glen “Big Baby” Davis, Rajon Rondo, actor Kevin James, boxing world champion “Dangerous” Dana Rosenblatt  ,”Irish” Micky Ward, Richie “The Mountain” LaMontagne and many more. Don’t miss this opportunity to see World Championship Fighting LIVE on June 18th!

 

Get your pre-sale tickets today 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.

 

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Robert Guerrero Receives Bill Crawford Award for Courage in Overcoming Adversity

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May 9, 2011 – Boxing luminaries came together for the 86th Boxing Writers Association of America’s annual dinner this past weekend inLas Vegas.  With his incredible story outside of the ring during a time when his wife was battling leukemia, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrerowas awarded the Bill Crawford award for “Courage in Overcoming Adversity.”  Guerrero had a remarkable year inside the ring as well, winning bouts against former Gold medalist and four-time world champion Joel Casamayor, Olympian Vicente Escobedo and former two-time champion tough guy, Michael Katsidis.

 

ESPN’s Dan Rafael presented Guerrero with the prestigious award stating, “How a fighter deals with the adversity being in a victory or defeat often becomes a big part of how that fighter is remembered. But fighters like all people have to deal with adversity in their everyday lives and Robert Guerrero is one of the top fighters in the world right now…fighting very well right now, very, very well.  Outside of the ring he has shown true grit doing it in a very classy manner. Robert and his family were dealing with a lot more than a boxing match.  His wife Casey who’s here with us tonight…she was hit with leukemia and she was not doing well.  She needed Robert by her side and he needed to take care of her and their kids and be with the family.  Instead of going forward with the fight (Vs. Katsidis in 2010) which is what would have been a career high payday for him at that time.  He decided to withdrawal from the bout and gave up his world championship belt, something I know he worked very hard for and remained by her side.  Casey proved to be a fighter in her own right and is now in remission.  The way he handled himself in his career during the darkest days for him and Casey is an inspiration to many.”

 

Robert Guerrero went on to say, “First I want to thank God.  He’s blessed me a lot and my wife is here with me today.  She’s been a year in remission and she’s cancer free.  I just want to thank Golden Boy for being by my side every step of the way when I vacated my title and had to take care of my wife.  I’m thankful to the writers for recognizing my courage outside the ring.  I want to thank everyone for their prayers and support.  I’m back now and coming to fight hard for all the fans.”

 

Robert looks to continue his astonishing boxing career with the biggest names in the sport.  Guerrero’s skills and experience are approaching new heights and his ring presence is demanded by fans around the world.

 

Mario Serrano

Publicist ~ Team Guerrero

 

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Boxing Links (5-9-11)

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Rose’s champion style went way beyond the boxing ring
Sydney Morning Herald
THE life and boxing career of former world champion Lionel Rose, who died this week, has dual significance. There had been prominent Aboriginal people before him who had impacted upon the consciousness of the larger community. 
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Manny Pacquaio
ESPN
Pacquiao, the face of boxing and an international phenomenon, did drop Mosley in the third round with a cracking left hand and looked like he might score a rousing early knockout. His trainer, Freddie Roach, made no secret of the fact that he wanted 
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The Real Deal
ABC Online
By Corbin Middlemas Daniel Geale became the first Australian boxer to win a world title (IBF middleweight) on German soil. (AFP : Robert Schlesinger) Daniel Geale wrote his name in Australian boxing history in the early hours of Sunday morning, 
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ABC Online
Up next for Pacquiao: Do we care?
OCRegister
By MARK WHICKER LAS VEGAS – It was a promising day and night for boxing, until the fight started. On Saturday morning , top trainer Freddie Roach and USA boxing announced a partnership. Roach will have a major say in the selection and development of 
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Diaz is to Lacy as Froch is to Liddel
The Faster Times
This is reminiscent of the last MMA-boxing crossover with the tubby, old, and washed-up, James Toney. Sure they’re fun, but MMA-boxing crossovers don’t make much sense. You’re saying that someone who is accustomed to fighting a maximum of twenty 
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After Pacquaio vs. Mosley, UFC president White and boxing’s duBoef discuss future
MMAjunkie.com
by John Morgan on May 09, 2011 at 8:00 am ET LAS VEGAS – Contrary to a popular opinion in the MMA community, boxing most certainly is not dead. The 16412 fans that packed Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena – nearly 1600 more enthusiasts than the UFC has 
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MMAjunkie.com
Bad Left Hook Weekly Boxing Rankings for May 9: Jorge Arce and Shane Mosley Go 
Bad Left Hook
by Scott Christ on May 9, 2011 7:30 AM EDT in Boxing Rankings It’s Monday, so that means it’s time to update the Bad Left Hook weekly boxing rankings. Let’s just jump into it, because there’s a lot to discuss. We’ll just go into the divisions with 
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Greenwich-area Filipinos revel in Pacquiao boxing victory
Greenwich Time
Photo: Frank MacEachern / Greenwich Time | Buy This Photo Sporting a Manny Pacquiao T-shirt Jerry Tamsi of Greenwich, plays darts during a FALConn (Filipino Amateur League in Connecticut)-sponsored fight night celebration in honor of Filipino boxer
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Former Boxing Champ Credits Mother With Saving His Life
WLWT Cincinnati
About 26 years ago, Tubbs was the heavyweight boxing champion. But that was a long time ago, and a lot has happened since then. If he could go back in time, Tubbs said he would have a mission for himself: “I would change his whole life around. 
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Dear Paris Hilton: An Apology, from a Boxing Fan
Bad Left Hook
There’s only so much shameless, nauseating, and frankly embarrassing attempts at elbow-rubbing from the boxing community I can handle. It’s one thing to show me that Liev Schreiber is there. It’s another to tell me a month ahead of time that Paris 
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Blogs
Jackie Kallen On Boxing: Should Mosley Retire? | BoxingInsider.com
By Staff
By Jackie Kallen At what point does a boxer know that it’s time to hang ’em up and walk away from the game? Does he ever know or do most boxers fight.
BoxingInsider.com – http://www.boxinginsider.com/


Strikeforce’s Nick Diaz Agrees To Boxing Fight With Jeff Lacy 
By Luke Thomas
Nick Diaz has agreed to face Jeff Lacy in a boxing match later this year, but is still holding out hope for a fight with UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre.
SBNation.com – All Posts – http://www.sbnation.com/

 

WORLD CHAMP WITTER LEADS PRIZEFIGHTER WELTERWEIGHTS LINE-UP

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The Hitter could face old foe Colin Lynes on June 7 at York Hall

Junior Witter and Colin Lynes head the bill for the Prizefighter Welterweights II at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Tuesday June 7 – the final Prizefighter of the season.

Former WBC and WBF Light-Welterweight Champion Witter could face Lynes at the same venue that they met in 2005 when Sheffield’s Witter successfully defended his Commonwealth, European and British titles against Londoner Lynes.

Witter won his WBC crown in 2006 against DeMarcus Corley and defended it twice the following year before Timothy Bradley took it from him through a split decision in 2008.

There’s a chance for double retribution for former IBO World, British and European champ Lynes, with that score to settle against ‘The Hitter’ as well as one with Prizefighter, after he lost the Light-Welterweights final to Gavin Rees in December 2009.

Former British champion Kevin McIntyre, unbeaten prospects John Wayne Hibbert (Essex) and Bobby Gladman (Cheshunt), popular north London-based Moroccan Yassine El Maachi, Bermondsey’s Irish European title challenger Peter McDonagh and Aylesbury’s Nathan Graham complete the line-up for the 19th edition of Matchroom Sport’s eight-man, one night tournaments.

Tickets for Prizefighter Welterweights II at York Hall, Bethnal Green in east London are available from Matchroom Sport priced £35 unreserved, £60 ringside and £100 VIP – to buy call Matchroom Sport on 01277 359900.

 

Warrior (2011) – Official Trailer [HD]

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