UFC NEWSLETTER (4-6-11)

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Team Lesnar Looks To Rebound This Week On An All New Ultimate Fighter
Team Dos Santos earned the first win of the season after Shamar Bailey went the distance with Nordin Asrih – how will Team Lesnar respond? All new tonight at 9pm on Spike & Sportsnet

The Axe Murderer Returns, Plus Koch vs Swanson Added To UFC 132
Wanderlei Silva goes toe-to-toe with fellow slugger Chris Leben, and Erik Koch battles Cub Swanson at UFC 132 More>

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STRIKEFORCE Diaz vs Daley – on Showtime – Saturday, April 9 – San Diego, CA UFC 129 St-Pierre vs Shields on Pay-Per-View – Saturday, April 30 – Toronto, ON

 

The Boredom Makes Abraham a Better Battler

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The Boredom Makes Him a Better Battler   The fans see the winning boxer basking in glory with his arms raised high.   What they don’t see is a lonely, bored 25-year-old driving to the gym at 11 pm for his third workout of the day.   “I’m not going to lie. It becomes boring sometimes,” admits Chicago super middleweight Ninos Abraham (5-0, 2 KOs). “How fun is driving to the gym at this hour? It’s not like I drive here three times a week. I’m going to the gym six nights a week. I’ve got no time for family or my girlfriend. But I look at it as all being worth it in the end when I become a world champion.”   Abraham is in final preparations to appear on the Hitz Boxing Fight Night event on Saturday, April 9, at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana. He is scheduled to face Indiana veteran Nathan Wilkes.   “Boxing is my full-time job. I go for a run in the morning at 6:30 am, four miles, then I do intervals uphill then crunches and push ups. Then I come home and go back to bed. At noon, I go to the boxing gym, come home, do laundry and go back to bed. At night, I head to the gym for more cardio and strength training.”   Abraham is a proud Assyrian American. “People say Assyrian what’s that? I have to tell them remember the Babylonians? That’s who we are. I speak a dialect of the Aramaic language. I speak what Jesus spoke. Remember that movie Passion of the Christ? I understood a lot of that movie without the subtitles!”   It was an uncle who got the young Ninos interested in boxing. “I started at eight years old. My uncle was boxer who was wining tournaments and getting trophies. One time I asked him for his trophy and he told me ‘I could give it to you, but it’d mean nothing. You have to go get your own.’ My father took me to a boxing gym and within two weeks I had my first fight and lost. I ended up fighting that guy five more times and I beat him every time after that.”   Abraham had a fantastic amateur career, going 160-25. He was a three-time 152-lb Open Chicago Golden Gloves Champion and fought in many national tournaments for the US.   The disciplined young man of today didn’t always take boxing this seriously. Bad management and financial pressure forced him to put his passion on hold a great deal. Then one day he met a fellow Assyrian who made him an offer.   “I have a manger now,” he says proudly. “Albert Khouri is a guy I know who is also Assyrian. He’s always watched me as a young amateur and liked how I fight and the person I am. He saw how down I was and unhappy and asked me what’s the problem? I told him I don’t think I can box anymore. You can’t have a regular job and put 110% into boxing and become a world champ. He said listen, if you give me everything, I will manage you and help you out. Now I’m on a weekly salary so I can pay my bills and just train.”   It’s all starting to come together for Ninos Abraham. He may not enjoy the monotony of training, but he wouldn’t want his life any other way. “This is what I love. I love the emotions, the fame, and the exposure. I love the entertaining and I want to do something for my Assyrian people and put them back on the sporting map. I do a reality check now and then and ask myself if I really think I’ll make it and I know I can do it. That’s the only reason I’m spending so much time on this game.   Also scheduled to appear are: Yakubu “Black Mamba” Amidu (19-2-1, 16 KOs); Chicago light welterweight Russell Fiore (4-0-1, 4 KOs); Chicago super middleweight Ninos Abraham (5-0, 2 KOs); Chicago heavyweight Dave Latoria (7-0, 3 KOs); Chicago junior lightweight Paulie Settepani making his pro debut; and Hammond welterweight Ruben “Modern Day Warrior” Galvan (27-15-4, 10 KOs) in separate bouts.   For more information, please visit: www.hitzboxing.com. WHEN: Fight Night at Horseshoe Casino Saturday, April 9, 2010 Action Starts at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Price: $10 – $90   TICKETS AVAILABLE AT TICKETMASTER AND AT: www.thevenue-chicago.com Must be 21 or older to attend shows. Must be 21 or older to gamble.   WHERE: THE VENUE AT HORSESHOE CASINO 777 Casino Center Dr., Hammond, IN, 46320 Horseshoe Box Office: 219-473-6060

 

SIX QUESTIONS WITH WILLIE ‘THE GREAT’ NELSON

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Photo By: Bob Barton / Rumble Time Promotions

Cleveland Welterweight with Famous Name is “On the Road Again” for

ShoBox: The New Generation in Laredo, Texas

Marcus Johnson Vs. Dyah Davis

Danny O’Connor Vs. Gabriel Bracero

Willie Nelson Vs. Vincent Arroyo

Friday, April 8, LIVE on SHOWTIME^® at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast)

NEW YORK (April 6, 2011) – With a famous given name and a bold self-proclaimed moniker, Willie “The Great” Nelson (16-0-1, 10 KOs) answers the age old question, “What’s in a name,” just days before his eight-round welterweight fight against Vincent Arroyo (10-1, 7 KOs) on ShoBox: The New Generation, Friday, April 8, in the first of three fights on an exciting tripleheader LIVE on SHOWTIME (11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).

A 23-year-old welterweight prospect from Cleveland, Nelson describes Arroyo, of Amherst, N.Y., as a banger who will not be afraid to mix it up once the two square off. “I’m going in there to take care of business,” said Nelson, who had more than 200 amateur fights. “I’ve watched Shawn Porter (fellow Ohio fighter who trains in California) on SHOWTIME. Now it’s my turn to show everyone what ‘The Great’ is all about.”

Question: Willie Nelson the famous country singer sang “On the Road Again.” You fought your pro debut in New York City and have fought in New Jersey, Connecticut, California and four other states in only 17 pro fights. Can you relate?

Nelson: “Yeah, I’ll travel anywhere. People say eventually it will catch up with me but this is what I do. I’m not afraid to fight anywhere. They’ll recognize me in Texas because of my name. That’s where Willie Nelson is from.”

Question: Ever get tired of people asking you about your name?

Nelson: “Nah, I’ve gotten it my whole life. I like it. It’s something different. If I didn’t like it I’d change it. I’ve heard a few of his songs, just because I’m curious. But I’m not into country. I’m more into R & B.”

Question: Do you have a favorite Cleveland boxer? Or someone you look up to in the welterweight division?

Nelson: “Nope. Just me. I’m my own favorite. I can’t have a favorite boxer and be in the same sport. I can’t compare myself to another fighter or say I like him and then maybe one day have to fight him. It’s just not going to happen.”

Question: Is it true you’ve called out Shawn Porter and want to fight him?

Nelson: “Yeah, I’ve known Shawn since the amateurs. We’re cool with each other. But we’ve had a long-standing rivalry. His father made a statement that he’s the best fighter from Ohio and I took exception to that. I’ve called him out a few times but he hasn’t responded. He was always a weight above me in the amateurs but now we’re both 147. We’ll see. But he’s definitely someone I’d like to fight in the future.”

Question: You’re a 6-foot-3 welterweight. Have you ever fought someone as tall as you?

Nelson: “In the amateurs there was one guy who I fought who was that tall, but not in the pros. It frustrates a lot of guys naturally. Even if I’m not trying to use my height it frustrates them because I can still box and move and get inside them and be effective with my jabs. Without me even trying to use it as advantage, I think it is.”

Question: Why did you give yourself the nickname Willie “The Great”?

Nelson: “It’s just something that I thought should happen. In the amateurs I just thought I was so great. And people always thought that too. They would say, ‘Oh, Willie is so great at boxing. Willie has a great jab. Willie is a great prospect.’ Whenever my name is mentioned the word great is also mentioned. So I thought that’s what my nickname should be.”

Promoted by DiBella Entertainment, the “Rumble on the Rio” will originate from the Laredo Energy Arena inLaredo, Texas.

Curt Menefee will call the ShoBox action from ringside with Steve Farhood serving as the expert analyst. Gordon Hall is the executive producer of ShoBox with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing. 

For information on SHOWTIME Sports Programming, including exclusive behind-the-scenes video and photo galleries, complete telecast information and more, please go the new SHOWTIME Sports website at http://www.sho.com/sports.

About ShoBox: The New Generation
Since its inception in July 2001, the critically acclaimed SHOWTIME boxing series, ShoBox: The New Generation has featured young talent matched tough. The ShoBox philosophy is to televise exciting, crowd-pleasing and competitive matches 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, Robert Guerrero, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Malignaggi, Kendall Holt, Timothy Bradley, Bernard Dunne, Yonnhy Perez, Yuri Foreman, Andre Ward and, most recently, Cornelius Bundrage.

About Showtime Networks Inc.
Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CBS Corporation, owns and operates the premium television networks SHOWTIME®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ and FLIX®, as well as the multiplex channels SHOWTIME 2™, SHOWTIME® SHOWCASE, SHOWTIME EXTREME®, SHOWTIME BEYOND®, SHOWTIME NEXT®, SHOWTIME WOMEN®, SHOWTIME FAMILY ZONE® and THE MOVIE CHANNEL™  XTRA.  SNI also offers SHOWTIME HD™, SHOWTIME 2 HD™, THE MOVIE CHANNEL HD™, SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL ON DEMAND™ and FLIX ON DEMAND®.  SNI also manages Smithsonian Channel™, a joint venture between SNI and the Smithsonian Institution.  All SNI feeds provide enhanced sound using Dolby Digital 5.1. SNI markets and distributes sports and entertainment events for exhibition to subscribers on a pay-per-view basis through SHOWTIME PPV®.

 

Perez happy to be fighting at home in Hartford

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Grano headlines “The Willie Pep Boxing Classic’ Saturday night at Conn. Convention Center

HARTFORD (April 6, 2011) – Popular East Hartford lightweight Joseph “Chip” Perez (5-0, 2 KOs) puts his undefeated record on the line Saturday night at home against unbeaten Esteban Nichol (2-0, 1 KO) on “The Willie Pep Boxing Classic” card, presented by Hard Hittin’ Promotions (“HHP”), at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.

In a crossroads fight of significant interest, local heavyweight favorite Tony “TNT” Grano (17-2-1, 13 KOs), the 2005 U.S. Nationals amateur champion, meets veteran “Diamond” Dominque Alexander (20-10-1, 10 KOs) in the eight-round main event.

Perez, who works for the Connecticut Department of Children & Family, was born and raised in Holyoke (MA). The 24-year-old former New England Golden Gloves champion recently has had, unfortunately, several scheduled fights fall through. His last action was back in November, a first-round knockout of Ronnie Peterson at Mohegan Sun. Saturday night he’s matched against Nichol in a four-round bout.

“I don’t know anything about my opponent other than he’s 2-0 and a former Golden Gloves champ from Colorado,” Perez said. “I trust my manager, Bret Hallenbeck, and I’m always ready to fight. My style depends on my opponent. I adjust to what my he does in the ring.

“Fighting at home is awesome. Mohegan Sun is in Connecticut but it’s a long distance (from Hartford) compared to the Connecticut Convention Center, which is only five minutes from my house. I was born and raised in Holyoke and I always have a lot of family and friends from there supporting me when I fight. They’ll be there for this fight, too, along with family, friends and co-workers from here (Hartford).”

Perez’ chief second is former world title contender “Iceman” John Scully, who trains numerous boxers at Lion’s Den Connecticut in Middletown. “He’s has been very exciting and dynamic so far in each of his five fights,” Scully commented. “He’s shown that he can box and punch, but he’s been most exciting for fans when he comes in with both guns blazing, letting go five and six punch combinations. He had more than 100 amateur bouts. He spars frequently with the likes of Matt Remillard and Mike Oliver and more than holds his own. If he stays on course, I think he will have a great future in the professional game.”

Remillard and Oliver are locally-based world-class boxers. “Sparring with them has been a great experience for me,” Perez noted, “going against guys who are such bigger names. I’ve learned how to adjust and adapt by working with these two world class fighters. I study Matt and Mike, as well as John, when they spar and try to remember what I saw when I’m in the ring. I’m learning what they’ve been through, in and out of the ring, and I often talk to them about boxing.”

Bantamweight Danny Aquino (5-1, 1 KO), fighting out of Meriden (CT), faces James Owens (4-2, 2 KOs) in the six-round co-feature.

The undercard showcases some of the best young fighters in New England, including Norwalk (CT) veteran Shakha Moore (10-15-3, 2 KOs) vs. welterweight Noel Garcia (2-8, 1 KO), and promising New Haven featherweight and former amateur standout, Luis Rosa (5-0, 2 KOs) vs. Tommy Attencio (4-6, 2 KOs), both in six-round bouts .

Also scheduled to fight on the is Middletown (CT) favorite, light heavyweight Doug Cartelli (1-0), against Jaquan Williams in his pro debut, plus undefeated Philadelphia super featherweight Frank Trader (7-0, 2 KOs) versus John Willoughby (2-6, 1 KO). All fights and fighters are subject to change.

There will be a special wheelchair boxing exhibition match wheelchair boxer Ian Cannon, an 18-year-old college student who faces former New England Golden Gloves champion Luis Reynoso, of Springfield (MA), in a three-round wheelchair boxing exhibition under amateur boxing rules (headgear, large gloves, etc.). The inspirational Cannon, of Glastonbury (CT), suffers from cerebral palsy but regularly trains at Lion’s Den Connecticut in Middletown, where he has developed a wheelchair boxing program, “Roll With The Punches.”

Tickets are priced at $100.00 (ringside), $80.00 (preferred seating), $60.00 (reserved) and $40.00 (general admission) and are available to purchase by calling 860.402.4838 or The Lion’s Den at 860.613.2394.

Willie Pep: Born Gugliermo Papaleo in 1922 in Middletown, CT. He was a 2-time world champion who retired in 1966 after a 26 year professional career with an amazing 229-11-1 (65 KOs) record. In 1990, Pep was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York. He died November 23, 2006 at the age of 84.

 

Last $65.00 tickets released for “East-West Showdown” event April 16

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Berto vs. Ortiz at MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods

NEW YORK, NY (April 6, 2011) – The MGM Grand at Foxwoods box office has released additional $65.00 tickets today for the April 16 “East-West Showdown” championship boxing event featuring World Boxing Council (“WBC”) Welterweight World Champion and undefeated star Andre Berto against powerful, WBC # 5 rated challenger “Vicious” Victor Ortiz, at MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods. There will be no additional tickets available at that price level after this small release.

“East-West Showdown: Berto vs. Ortiz” is presented by DiBella Entertainment, in association with Golden Boy Promotions. The bout will be televised live on HBO’s World Championship Boxing starting at 9:45 PM/ET 6:45 PM/PT. The broadcast kicks off with Amir “King” Khan (24-1, 17 KOs) defending his WBA Super Lightweight World Title against Paul “Dudley” McCloskey (22-0, 12 KOs) from the M.E.N. Arena in Manchester, England.

“We wanted to give fight fans one last shot at getting in at this price,” said Lou DiBella, President of DiBella Entertainment. “MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods is a room that was made for boxing and we are very happy to be there for the second time in five weeks. Berto-Ortiz is going to be a terrific fight between young, exciting fighters who are coming to win. April 16 is going to be explosive!”

The lightning-quick Berto (27-0, 21 KOs), a 2004 Haitian Olympian fighting out of Winter Haven, Florida, captured the vacant WBC Welterweight World Title in 2008 by way of a seventh round technical knockout of Miguel Angel “Miki” Rodriguez. Berto has made five successful title defenses against World Champions Steve Forbes “2 Pound” (UD12), Luis Collazo (UD12), Juan “Iron Will” Urango (UD12), and Carlos “El Indio” Quintana (TKO8), as well as veteran Freddy “Riel” Hernandez (TKO1) last November.

Ortiz (28-2-2, 22 KOs) is one of the most popular fighters in the game.  The hard-punching southpaw from Ventura, California holds victories over former World Champions Nate Campbell (UD10), Vivian Harris (KO3) and Carlos Maussa (KO1) as well as high profile opponents such as Antonio Diaz (TKO7), Mike Arnaoutis (TKO2) and Jeffrey Resto (TKO2). The former NABO/USBA title holder has won four of his last five fights, with his last fight against Lamont Peterson ending in a 10-round majority draw on December 11, 2010.

Tickets are priced at $350, $200, $125, and $65 and are on sale through the MGM Grand at Foxwoods box office. Tickets can be purchased online atwww.mgmatfoxwoods.com, by calling the MGM Grand at Foxwoods at 1-866-646-0609, or in person at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods box office.

For information about DiBella Entertainment, including a list of all upcoming bouts, please visit www.dbe1.com, or follow Lou DiBella on twitter, @loudibella.

For information on Golden Boy Promotions, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, on twitter @GoldenBoyBoxing or Victor Ortiz @VICIOUSOrtiz.

Follow HBO Boxing news at www.hbo.com/boxing and on twitter @hboboxing.

 

Wrestling Links (4-6-11)

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Japan to restart sumo tournament free of charge AFP The association said it had decided to make the event free of charge because the quality of the field had been diluted by the retirement of a number of wrestlers in the top division. Tickets to watch a day’s wrestling usually sell for anything up to … See all stories on this topic » AFP

UNI’s Loder earns WWC honor USA Today DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Northern Iowa wrestler Ryan Loder has been named the WesternWrestling Conference’s freshman of the year. Loder, a native of Granite Bay, Calif., was a unanimous pick in voting done by league’s head coaches. … See all stories on this topic »

Former state wrestling champ Alex Shaffer makes his motion picture debut The Star-Ledger – NJ.com By Michael Monday/The Star-Ledger Wrestling fans will remember Alex Shaffer as the Hunterdon Central wrestler who won the 2010 state tournament at 119lbs. These days, Alex has left wrestlingbehind for a new venture. The Flemington, NJ teen stars … See all stories on this topic »

WWE News: Why Is The Rock Wrestling In WWE Again? Bleacher Report When The Rock announced that he was going to wrestle John Cena at Wrestlemania 28, almost every wrestling fan was excited. And rightfully so. The Rock is one of the biggest stars professional wrestling has ever seen. He is still in young and in great … See all stories on this topic » Bleacher Report

Wrestling: Richmond’s Stephen Ireland earns All-America honors Port Huron Times Herald Ireland was 5-3 at 112 pounds in the tournament, which is becoming one of the more prestiguouswrestling tournaments in the country. Three Richmond wrestlers attended the event, as freshman Nick Burg (119) and junior Greg Sebastian (215) each were 0-2. … See all stories on this topic »

Ratliff remembers wrestling career as he enters Harding Hall of Fame Marion Star MARION – As a wrestler at Harding High School, then at the Ohio State University and finally at the United States Olympic Trials, Jeff Ratliff had some pretty outstanding achievements. He was a three-time state high school champion, … See all stories on this topic »

Insane Clown Posse wrestling show on Pay-Per-View tonight The Detroit News The notorious rap duo enters the world of PPV tonight with the broadcast of its Juggalo Championship Wrestling show, titled “Lights, Camera, Bash ‘Em,” live from the Modern Exchange in Southgate. The show will be streamed live online on … See all stories on this topic »

All-City Wrestler of the Year: Choctaw’s Garcia keeps alive his dream of four … NewsOK.com Choctaw junior Kyle Garcia is The Oklahoman’s All-City Wrestler of the Year after winning a third straight state title. His goal of four straight is within reach. By ROBERT PRZYBYLO, Staff Writer, Leave a comment CHOCTAW — Choctaw junior Kyle Garcia … See all stories on this topic »

Wrestling: Oconto Falls’ Morrissey leads all-area team Green Bay Press Gazette Oconto Falls’ Jake Morrissey, the Green Bay Press-Gazette wrestler of the year, poses in hiswrestling practice room inside the granary at his family’s farm in Lena on Tuesday. / Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette By the numbers “You look across the state and … See all stories on this topic »

Morton Grove Lions Club: Wrestling event to benefit diabetes research Norridge Harwood Heights News The wrestlers will be in town for the Morton Grove Lions Club ninth annual fundraiser. Tickets, which will be available at the door, are $10 for general admission and $15 for the first row. The doors will open at 6:30 pm at St. Martha School, … See all stories on this topic »

 

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For Bracero The Wait is Over

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Sitting in his cell watching time go by, Gabriel “Tito” Bracero couldn’t wait to get back to boxing. He spent so many lonely nights dreaming of a chance at the big time.   On Friday, the dream will come true.   “I got sidetracked and got in trouble. I went on a little vacation,” admits the likeable Bracero. “But now I’m a momma’s boy. I’m here next to my mom right now.”   Since returning in 2009 after an eight-year absence, 30-year-old Bracero (14-0, 1 KO) has made the most of his time, fighting on DiBella Entertainment’s “Broadway Boxing” series and winning nine consecutive fights.   Bracero will look to make a major move toward a world title shot when he faces the also undefeated Danny O’Connor in an eight-round junior welterweight showdown to kick off the fantastic April 8 ShoBox: The New Generation Triple Header entitled “Rumble on the Rio” from the Laredo Energy Arena in Laredo, Texas (broadcast starts at 11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West coast).   “This is the biggest fight of my career, fighting on Showtime. It’s very important to me. I’m training hard and I’m focused. I feel like this is destiny and it’s the perfect time because I’m ready for it. I’m in great shape. I was ready two weeks ago.”   Bracero says it doesn’t matter that this will be his first fight outside the confines of his hometown of New York City. “I have friends in Texas,” he explains “and they’re all planning on going out to the fight, plus I have a strong support team of people flying out with me. I’m moving New York to Texas for this fight!”   Given the nickname Tito as a child, Bracero started boxing at age nine and was a Junior Olympic and two-time New York City Golden Gloves Champion.   “I’ve seen a couple of his fights and he tries to look a little flashy,” he says of O’Connor, “but it doesn’t matter. Whatever style he has I will adapt well to it. I’ve sparred with world champions and a lot of good fighters and I have a lot of good experience. By the third round I will have him figured out.”   Married with four children, these days Bracero says instead of looking for trouble, he submerses himself in training at Gleason’s Gym under trainer Tommy Gallagher. “This fight will be the best performance of my career because I’ve waited so long for it. When you’ve waited as long as I have, every fight is a dream come true.” ###   Tickets are priced at $25, $35, $45, & $75 (facility fees not included) and are available at the LEA box office, various H.E.B. locations, charge by phone 1-800-745-3000, or visit www.ticketmaster.com. Doors at 7pm first bout at 8pm. All bouts subject to change. For more information, visit learena.com, keeppunching.com or call the LEA at956-791-9192.

 

Promoters: Donovan George is Ready for Title Shot

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Promoters: Donovan George is Ready for Title Shot   The co-promoters of Donovan “Da Bomb” George (22-1-1, 19 KOs) say their fighter is ready for his shot at the big time.   Last Friday night, the Chicago-based super middleweight scored an impressive TKO 8 (2:05) over Baltimore’s Maxell Taylor and picked up the vacant USBA super middleweight title in the process.   Leon Margules of Warriors Boxing and Domenic Pesoli of 8 Count Productions say the patience George showed in dismantling Taylor is a strong indicator the power-punching 26-year-old can compete at the highest levels of the sport. The impressive victory comes less than two months after his TKO 1 over formerly undefeated Cornelius White in which White was down a total of three times while the ShoBox: The New Generation cameras rolled.   “The victory over White, some people said Donovan went out there going for broke and caught him with a good shot before he was warmed up. But this time, there can be no mistaking what we saw,” said an energized Margules. “Donovan George is a cold-blooded assassin who waits for the perfect time to strike and never lets you off the hook when he does. Tonight he showed the kind of stuff that future world champions are made of.”   Fighting in the main event of the Windy City Fight Night at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, George patiently bided his time and maintained a sound defense for seven rounds before trapping Taylor in the corner and landing a devastating series of punches that sent him down. Taylor beat the count, but was deemed unfit to continue soon after.   “He’s ready,” continued Margules. “Tell Kelly Pavlik we’re ready whenever he is to put a fight together. Tell any of the other champions or top contenders at super middle thatDonovan George is coming for them all!”

 

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