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Goodwin Promotions: ‘IT’S PERSONAL’

Posted on | September 5, 2010 | No Comments

York Hall, London – 11th September 2010
For Immediate Release

London – 5th September 2010

Marston-Cooper Put Back to December, Setterfield-Scriven Replaces On Sept 11th Card

The eagerly awaited British debut of Marianne ‘Golden Girl’ Marston, against Lana Cooper, which was set to be at the Steve Goodwin promoted double title ‘It’s Personal’ event at York Hall on Saturday 11th September, has been rescheduled to Saturday 4th December. Replacing Marston-Cooper on Saturday will be ‘Dynamo’ Daryl Setterfield versus Matt Scriven.

Speaking late last week Marston, the protégé of legendary Heavyweight Champion of the World Smokin’ Joe Frazier, said “I’m hugely disappointed, I’m one hundred percent fight ready, then this happens.

The work I’ve done with Derek (trainer Derek Grainger) has been awesome, he really knows how to get the best from me, and I‘ve had great sparring too. It’s such a shame.

It’s going to be such a great night as well. There’s six TKO fighters on the card. Not only would I have had huge support from my fans but also from the boys and their fans. I’m going, It’s going to be a great night, even though I’m not fighting.

I can’t thank Steve (promoter Steve Goodwin) and Johnny (manager Johnny Eames) enough for sorting out a new date for my fight with Lana so quickly.

I’m really disappointed not to be fighting on the eleventh but am already focusing on December 4th. I’m going to back down my training for a few weeks and then start a full six week camp again in October. ”

Marston’s loss became one of her Ultrachem TKO Boxing Gym stable mates gain, as manager Johnny Eames reacted swiftly to the news to negotiate the vacant spot on the show for his exciting Light Middleweight charge ‘Dynamo’ Daryl Setterfield.

Setterfield, who back in March caused a sensation by knocking out the highly rated, and previously unbeaten prospect, Darren Hamilton, spoke briefly on his upcoming showdown with the highly experienced Matt Scriven, “I feel sorry for Marianne, she’s a good little fighter and trains hard, but I’ll take whatever comes my way.

Yeah, it’s gonna be a good fight, Matt’s had 78 fights and he’s a tough fighter. He’s had a lot of experience and that. I think if I play my cards right and do the right things I think I should get the win.

I don’t think this ones going to go like the one against Darren (Hamilton). I think I’m going to have to box clever in this one as Matt’s so experienced. He’s not gonna leave anything open for me to get a big right hand over the top like Darren. Obviously if the opportunity to do something like that comes I’ll take it, that’s the sort of fighter I am, you know.

I don’t think it’s going to go that way this one. I think it’s going to be a four round tactical fight. I’ll fight smart and be sharp on my feet. I’ll be looking to plant the shots and keep on my toes, keep moving, keep him thinking.

I know the fight came at short notice but I’m ready and am confident I’ll take the win on the night”

‘Dynamo’ Daryl Setterfield versus Matt Scriven will be on the undercard of the fiery British Masters Lightweight title fight between Ryan Barrett and Mark ‘The Flash’ Alexander at the Goodwin Promotions ‘It’s Personal’ event at York Hall, Bethnal Green, London on Saturday the 11th September 2010.

Co-headline will feature undefeated Light Middleweight rising star ‘Phat’ Pat McAleese in a equally feisty rematch with Lee Noble for the International Masters Light Middleweight crown.

Rising Light Middleweight star Erick ‘The Eagle Ochieng, who recently defeated Curtis Valentine in the battle of the undefeated, is looking to extend his unblemished record against Latvian Alex ‘Pit Bull’ Spitko.

Another Light Middleweight prospect, Michael Norgrove, also looks to extend his perfect record. Norgrove, whose record ot 2-0, has his hardest test to date when he faces Finchley’s Ian Eldridge.

Ultrachem TKO’s exceptional Featherweight discovery, 19 year old George Jupp, is set for his second career fight against the highly experienced Latvian Pavels Senkovs.

Unbeaten prospect Tony “The Conqueror” Conquest is set to face one of the most experienced Cruserweight’s around, Hastings Rasani, who has fought the best the division has offered over the years, so will need to be right on his game.

Another Ultrachem TKO Gym discovery, Portsmouth’s Light Heavyweight Joel McIntyre, the protégé of WBU Light Heavyweight World Champion Tony ‘Oakey Kokey’ Oakey, will be making his highly anticipated professional debut against Welsh banger Jamie Ambler.

Super Middleweight Eder Kurti will be looking to maintain his six fight winning streak against New Milton’s ‘Dangerous’ Danny Goode.

Bethnal Green’s highly popular Light Welterweight Jamie Arlain is set to explode on the professional scene. Arlain will be facing Bulgarian Danny Dontchev.

Exciting Welterweight prospect Phil Gill aka “The Phil Gill Experience” looks to continue his unbeaten record against Damien Turner.

Tickets for ‘It’s Personal’ at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, London on Saturday 11th September 2010 are priced £35 (Unreserved) or £60 (Ringside).

For tickets call: 07960 850645, book on-line at www.tickets.justlisten2this.com or in person at The Ultrachem TKO Gym, Gillian House, Stephenson Street, Canning Town, London E16 4SA.

Biosse decisions King to remain unbeaten

Posted on | September 4, 2010 | No Comments

LINCOLN, Rhode Island (Sept. 3, 2010) – Former University of Rhode Island football player Vladine “Mr. Providence” Biosse overcame the first knockdown of his career to keep his undefeated record intact in tonight’s main event on the “Labor Daze” card, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

In a battle of free-swinging southpaws, Ibaheim “The Almighty” King (7-5) dropped Biosse (8-0) in the fourth round, but Vladine came back to floor a game King twice in the sixth en route to a win by a unanimous 8-round decision.

“I threw a punch – a wild hook – and he checked me with a right,” Biosse said about his first knockdown. “Give it all to him. He’s a veteran, an Olympic qualifier, who has fought a lot of top guys. He came to fight; well prepared and in shape. The knockdown was a blessing. I learned that I need to be patient from that knockdown. I hurt him and then chased, going for the knockdown, and he caught me off balance. I learned that if the knockdown comes, great, but a victory is what really counts.”

RESULTS FROM RHODE ISLAND

Lincoln, Rhode Island

Sept. 3, 2010 – “Labor Daze”

HEAVYWEIGHTS

Jesse Barboza (4-1, 3 KOs), Hyannis, MA WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37) Antonio Robertson (0-2), Myrtle Beach, SC

Eric Estrada (2-0, 2 KOs), Providence, RI WTKO1 (0:40) Tauheed Wheeler (0-2), Washington DC

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Vladine Biosse (8-0, 4 KOs), Providence, RI WDEC8 (60-54, 59-55, 59-55) Ibaheim King (7-5, 2 KOs), W. Palm Beach, FL

(Biosse retained the EBA Super Middleweight Title)

Joe Gardner (6-1-1, 1 KO), Woonsocket, RI WDEC6 (60-54, 59-55, 59-55) Eric Pinarreta (2-5, 2 KOs), New Bedford, MA

LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Dustin Reinhold (3-1, 2 KOs), Fall River, MA WDEC4 (40-36, 39-37, 39-37) Rameil Shelton (0-2), Pawtucket, RI

SUPER LIGHTWEIGHTS

Jonathan Vazquez (2-0, 2 KOs), New Bedford, MA WKO1 (1:27) Shawn Pyles (0-2), Danville, VA

Promoter: Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc.

Matchmaker: Ted Panagiotis

Paul Bradley To Battle September 11th On Shark Fights Card

Posted on | September 3, 2010 | No Comments

Former Iowa Hawkeye Paul Bradley has had an excellent career to date. His record stands at 12 – 2- 1. He’s fought for some of the best MMA promotions in the business. He’s currently signed with Strikeforce. What gets me is why he has not fought in the UFC. Joe Silva can’t look past this former Hawkeye for too much longer.

Bradley has the ability to fight in the 70’s or closer to his collegiate weight of 184. He shows up ready to go and usually dominates his opponents.

Look at the guys he’s faced:

http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Paul-Bradley-19726

Greg Nelson is one of his top trainers at Minnesota Martial Arts Academy . He has an incredible team and he’s motivated to win. So listen to this interview and you’ll find that you’re a fan of Paul’s too. You’ll also be asking yourself, Why isn’t Paul fighting on TV all the time? Come on UFC.

See Paul Bradley in action this September 11th at Shark Fights in Amarillo, Texas

Get your tickets NOW!

*TICKET ALERT* JOEY GILBERT VS. KASSIM OUMA SEPTEMBER 25TH IN RENO

Posted on | September 3, 2010 | No Comments

September 3rd, RENO – Tickets will be on sale Saturday, September 4th for the highly anticipated Reno Xtreme Fight VI, Joey Gilbert (20-2, 15 KOs) vs. Kassim “The Dream” Ouma (26-7-1, 16 KOs) for the vacant NABA middleweight title. The winner will earn a top 15 world ranking.

In a fight fan’s dream match, two warriors with completely different backgrounds will meet in what promises to be an action packed battle. Ouma, who was a former child soldier in Uganda, escaped the horrors of war through boxing. He made his way to the United States and soon became the Jr. Middleweight World Champion. Gilbert, who found boxing at the University of Nevada, Reno, discovered a talent and a passion for the sweet science. He is looking to regain his position in the middleweight division by taking on a tough test in Ouma.

Ouma left his family in Florida and set up training camp in Riverside, CA, which is renown for its world-class trainers and sparring. Gilbert stayed closer to home and is preparing for Ouma in the mountains near Lake Tahoe, utilizing the high elevation.

The card will also feature three other world-class boxing matches and three sensational professional MMA bouts. Fight card subject to change. More details will be announced shortly. Ticket information is below.

Reno Xtreme Fights is a boxing and mixed martial arts series of events between Grand Sierra Resort and Casino and Let’s Get it on Promotions. Doors will open at 7 pm. for the fight on Saturday, September 25th with the first bout at 8 p.m. in the Grand Theatre. Tickets are $75, $55 and $35. Tickets for a King’s Row Booth for four are $1,000 which includes an exciting spot to get close to the action with light appetizers and one bottle of alcohol included. To purchase tickets or for more information, please call 1.800.648.3568 or visit www.grandsierraresort.com.

ABOUT LET’S GET IT ON PROMOTIONS:

Reno, Nevada based “Let’s Get It On Promotions” was founded in 2000 by legendary boxing referee Mills Lane. In early 2005 he was joined by sons Terry and Tommy in the operations of the company. Along with super-middleweight world title challenger Jesse Brinkley, Let’s Get It On Promotions also promotes light-heavyweight contender Otis Griffin, middleweight prospects Brandon Gonzales, and Derek Hinkey, and lightweight prospect Bayan Jargal. For more information, please visit www.letsgetitonboxing.com.

About Grand Sierra Resort and Casino:

Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (GSR) is in the heart of Reno/Tahoe. GSR is northern Nevada’s most complete resort destination with nearly 2,000 guest rooms and suites. The property offers a wide variety of accommodations for the everyday business traveler to the complete family vacation with amenities that include 200,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, branded retail shopping, headliner entertainment, a cinema, a 50-lane championship bowling center, outdoor thrill rides, aqua golf driving range, an 85,000 square foot casino with 24 hours of heart-pounding action plus so much more. GSR is a proud member of Summit Hotels and Resorts, a prestigious brand of Preferred Hotel Group. For more information, please visit www.grandsierraresort.com or to make reservations call 800-648-5080.

UK MEDIA CONSENSUS: BRITISH PROSPECTS O’DONNELL & FURY HAVE THE TOOLS TO BECOME WORLD CHAMPIONS

Posted on | September 3, 2010 | No Comments

Friday, Sept. 10 On SHOWTIME® (11 p.m. ET/PT)

From York Hall in London

NEW YORK (Sept. 3, 2010) – Britain’s John O’Donnell and Tyson Fury are not yet household names in the United States, but exposure in America may be all that the talented fighters are lacking. Consensus from boxing experts across the pond is that both boxers possess the ability to one day win a world championship.

O’Donnell and Fury take what they hope will be the next step to becoming global superstars when they showcase their skills to a U.S. audience for the first time in the co-featured bouts on ShoBox: The New Generation on Friday, Sept. 10, on SHOWTIME® (11 p.m. ET/PT, same-day delay) from York Hall in London, England.

One of the top welterweight prospects in the UK, O’Donnell (23-1, 11 KOs), of Shepherd’s Bush, Great Britain and Galway, Ireland, will face his toughest opponent to date when he faces 1996 U.S. Olympic bronze medallist Terrence “Heat” Cauthen (35-6, 9 KOs), of Trenton, N.J., in a 12-round bout.

Fury (11-0, 9 KOs), a 6-foot-9 knockout artist from Manchester, England, will face an opponent to be named in the 8-round heavyweight co-feature.

Southpaw O’Donnell has been compared to ShoBox alums Paul Williams and Ricky Hatton, both of whom went on to capture world titles, while Fury’s style and stature resemble former British heavyweight kingpin Lennox Lewis.

What some of the most respected names in the British boxing press had to say about the young pugilists.

JOHN O’DONNELL:

Steve Lillis, News of the World, Daily Star

“John has all the tools – bags of ability, a smart promoter in Mick Hennessy backing him, Robert McCracken who is best trainer in Britain, a friendly personality and an Irish brogue…ShoBox is a huge opportunity and he must take it.”

Niall Hickman, Daily Express

“O’Donnell is a silky, smooth operator in the ring and unusually tall for a welterweight.”

Tris Dixon, Boxing News

“John O’Donnell is a talented southpaw who has skill to burn. His long, lean physique and low right hand means he cuts an unusual figure in the ring. His short right hook is arguably his best shot.”

Jeff Powell, Daily Mail

“Americans will see a similarity in the tall build and rangy style with Paul Williams.’’

Steve Bunce, BBC News and author of ‘The Fixer’

“John O’Donnell is tenacious, a quick learner and a sharp fighter. In the British welterweight landscape, he is ready for the top two or three — he would argue that he is at the top of the list.”

Nick Parkinson, Daily Star Sunday

“O’Donnell has the potential to box for a world title in the next two years.”

Kevin Francis, Boxing Correspondent, Daily Star

“He’s very speedy and there is more than a hint of Ricky Hatton in his style.”

Phil Barnett, Press Association

“O’Donnell is a fighters’ fighter with the potential to break out and make a name for himself outside the inner circle of British boxing.’’

TYSON FURY:

Steve Bunce, BBC News and author of The Fixer

“There are promoters all over the world praying each morning that a Tyson Fury walks in off the street. He could be the white Larry Holmes, and that is not a bad nickname.”

Kevin Francis, Boxing Correspondent, Daily Star

“He is relentless in the ring, a little like Lennox Lewis used to be. The heavyweight division is crying out for someone of pace and power and Tyson could be the Brit to go all the way.”

Steve Lillis, News of the World – Daily Star

“Apart from WBA champion David Haye, Tyson Fury is the most talked about British heavyweight puncher.”

Niall Hickman, Daily Express

“Tyson has ignited the heavyweight scene in Britain. A future world heavyweight champion? Without a doubt. But it is up to Fury, who must settle down with an experienced coach.”

Tris Dixon, Boxing News

“He is so young for a heavyweight but he has already shown he is prepared to take on a challenge.”

Jeff Powell, Daily Mail

“Tyson Fury resembles Shannon Briggs without the dreadlocks. There are also faint echoes of Riddick Bowe.”

Phil Barnett, Press Association

“Tyson Fury has all the tools to be Britain’s greatest natural heavyweight since Lennox Lewis. While David Haye grew into the role from the cruiserweight division, Fury is a classic, throw-back heavyweight. Massive, marketable and mean, the only thing he lacks is experience.”

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 and Andre Ward.

Morales & Sosa Boxing Updates

Posted on | September 3, 2010 | No Comments

MORALES & SOSA

Erik Morales and Edgar Sosa recently visited the Raul “Raton” Macîas gymnasium as invited guests of former champion Isaac “Tortas” Bustos.

Sosa entertained the public with an open workout as he prepared to face Pilipino fighter Ryan Bito for the WBC International Flyweight title on September 11th at the Monumental Bullring of Mexico City. Moreales goes for his 50th career win vs. Willie Limond in the main event.

Attached is a picture (L-R) of Sosa and Morales and below find their quotes and a fact sheet for the Sept. 11 “Mexican Fiesta” Pay-Per-View event.

Quotes of Note

Eric Morales: “I’m very happy to interact with the people once again, something I have not done since 2002 when I was promoting fights in the United States. I thought it was beautiful that they played “Las Mañanitas” for me. Winning a world title in my fourth division is my objective. I work hard to be able to do it, but everything is little by little to get to the fourth world title. There have been talks with the people from Golden Boy Promotions about a fight with Juan Manuel Marquez.”

Edgar Sosa: “I am bound step by step towards the flyweight title. I feel great physically and energetically. It is always great to interact up close with the fans that support us. Each day I feel like I am in better physical condition for the great Bicentennial Gala. I have not abandoned my dream of fighting for the WBC World Flyweight title, currently held by Pongsakiek Wonjongkam of Thailand, but what is important right now is to only think about his battle with Ryan Bito.”

MORALES-LIMOND PPV FACT SHEET

WBC INTERCONTINENTAL WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

MAIN EVENT – 12 ROUNDS

ERIK “Terrible” MORALES WILLIE “Hands of Steel” LIMOND

Former 3-Division World Champion WBU Lightweight Champion

WBC #2 & WBA #6 Former British Empire Champion

Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

49-6 (34 KOs) 33-2 (8 KOs)

WBA INTERNATIONAL FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

CO-FEATURE – 12 ROUNDS

EDGAR SOSA RYAN BITO

Former WBC Flyweight Champion/IBF #6 WBC International Flyweight Champion

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico Metro Manila, Philippines

39-6 (23 KOs) 18-6-3 (6 KOs)

WBC SUPER FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

10 ROUNDS

ANN MARIE “La Guerrera” TORRES ALESIA “The Tigress” GRAF

WBC Female Super Flyweight Champion WIBF & GBU Super Flyweight Champion

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

21-3-2, 13 KOs 24-1 (9 KOs)

Plus other exciting fights pending time availability…..

(all fights and fighters subject to change)

WHAT: “Mexican Fiesta” PPV

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 – 9 PM/ET, 6 PM/PT

WHERE: Mexico City, Mexico

PROMOTER: Grupo Empresarial Matiz

PAY-PER-VIEW INFORMATION: Distributed in the United States by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 9 PM/ET – 6 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view for a suggested retail price of only $29.95.

PAY-PER-VIEW ANNOUNCERS: World Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Col. Bob Sheridan (blow-by-blow) and former NFL player and veteran boxing announcer Benny Ricardo (color analyst).

INFORMATION: www.integratedsportsnet.com

Integrated Sports Media: North America’s leading distributor of International Pay-Per-View and Closed Circuit sports events has presented World Championship and world-class boxing matches featuring Erik Morales, Vitali Klitschko, Ricky Hatton, Cristian Mijares, Evander Holyfield, Roy Jones, Jr., Tomasz Adamek, Ivan Calderon, Rocky Martinez, Nicolai Valuev, Amir Khan, Marco Antonio Barrera, Arthur Abraham, David Haye, John Ruiz, Wilfredo Vasquez, Jr. and Ruslan Chagaev. In addition, Integrated Sports Media distributed numerous International soccer matches showcasing teams like Real Madrid, Club America of Mexico and the National Teams of Argentina, Honduras, El Salvador and the USA, as well as World Championship and world-class mixed martial arts shows featuring Fedor Emelianenko, Tim Sylvia, Bobby Lashley, Bob Sapp, Jeff Monson, and Roy Nelson. For more information on upcoming Integrated Sports events visit www.integratedsportsnet.com.

Goodwin Promotions: ‘IT’S PERSONAL’

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Ryan Barrett Vs. Mark ‘The Flash’ Alexander
York Hall, London – 11th September 2010

For Immediate Release

London – 3rd September 2010

Barrett Wins War Of Words – Alexander Vows His Fists Will Do The Talking On 11th Sept.

The heated war of words, between former English Super Bantamweight Champion Ryan Barrett and Mark ‘The Flash’ Alexander, ahead of their eagerly awaited International Masters title clash on the Steve Goodwin ‘It’s Personal’ double title show at York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, on Saturday the 11th September, finally boiled over last night, during their appearance on Steve Bunce’s BBC Radio London Boxing Hour Show.

Ironically the opening salvo of the hostilities was fired by Alexander with his publicly calling out Barrett on Bunce’s show back in May.

Barrett retaliated with a bombardment of vitriolic comments in the press, such as, “He is scared of me and will try to run away all night but I will track him down and knock him out”

“He doesn’t exist in my World. I have no respect for the man. He’s upset the wrong person. All I’ll say to him is just run and hide.”

“I don’t think his old legs will carry him the full ten rounds”

“Alexander is coming to get destroyed. I have been in with the likes of Amir Khan, Alexander is a nobody and will leave the arena a nobody.”

The Flash responded with some equally cutting comments of his own, his best shot came early in August when he stated, “Everyone saw what I did to Michael Devine back in April, expect more of the same. This time though I think I’ll just plain knock Barrett out, not down four times like Devine. He should bring a pillow, I’m gonna put him to sleep.”

Whilst Barrett was ahead, there was no clear winner, that is until last night, when a mischievous Steve Bunce provided the perfect platform – a four round verbal boxing contest.

Round 1 – Barrett, fighting out of the red corner, let rip with a massive left to the chin of Alexander – it landed, but not before glancing off referee Steve Bunce, who had asked where the intense dislike between the two started, Barrett’s retort,”When he opened his big mouth right here on your show”

Alexander responded with a rather week jab “It’s the normal thing that boxers do, he took it personal, he shouldn’t have taken it personal.” Round 1 to Barrett.

Round 2 – Starts with Barrett throwing a beautiful combination, “It was him that said I was offered the fight and refused it, I didn’t know until about a week before Steve Goodwin’s June show when I was offered it for silly money. I said to him I didn’t want to go backwards in my career and fight clowns like Mark Alexander”.

Reeling from Barrett’s cracking shots Alexander countered with “I have a special seat for you Steve, and on that seat will be a pillow. What happens when I hit Ryan Barrett, you throw the pillow in and he’ll bounce off it.” Round 2 to Barrett, possibly even a 10-8 round that one!

Round 3 – Alexander starts the round with “In boxing I haven’t had my chance, Ryan’s had his chance. I’m getting my chance now and I’m gonna take it.”

Barrett backs Alexander onto the ropes with a scintillating flurry, “I’ve been scheduled for eight,ten, twelve rounds. Mark’s barely got himself out of first gear and got himself out of a four and six rounder. His best win is against a raw novice two bouter and my best wins are against English Champions and seasoned pros. You know, a good standard.” Round 3 to Barrett.

Round 4 – Barrett’s three rounds up and Alexander needs a knockout to get the win, can he do it?

Barrett started fast with a cracking body shot, followed by a hook “Mark will come out like he did against Michael Brodie, putting all his eggs in one basket for two or three rounds, realise he’s run out of ideas and then he’ll run like a little girl”

Alexander solidly countered with a massive uppercut that looked bang on target, by firmly stating “Straight Knockout” before adding “the longer it goes, the worse for him. I’m gonna be ready for twelve rounds, ten rounds whatever it takes. It’s gonna be a straight knockout.” which took the power right out of the shot.

There was no need to wait for the judges verdict, it was clear, Barrett wins the “War of Words” contest by unanimous decision.

These two clearly do not like each other. That leads to the conclusion that this fight will be brutal. It will be bloody and It will be one hell of a fight. Can’t wait.

Ryan Barrett versus Mark ‘The Flash’ Alexander, for the vacant International Masters Lightweight title, will headline the Goodwin Promotions ‘It’s Personal’ event at York Hall, Bethnal Green, London on Saturday the 11th September 2010.

Co-headline sees Ultrachem TKO Boxing Gym’s unbeaten Light Middleweight prospect Pat McAleese against the ultra tough Lee Noble. This fight also suits the event’s ‘It’s Personal’ billing as there’s no love lost between McAleese and Noble either.

Expect fireworks as both boxers battle it out for The British Masters Light Middleweight title as earlier this year they battled it out on a Ricky Hatton Promotions show, the result then – a draw! Nuff said.

Rising Light Middleweight star Erick ‘The Eagle Ochieng, who recently defeated Curtis Valentine in the battle of the undefeated, is looking to extend his unblemished record against Brummy hardman Dee Mitchell.

Another Light Middleweight prospect, Michael Norgrove, also looks to extend his perfect record. Norgrove, whose record ot 2-0, has his hardest test to date when he faces Finchley’s Ian Eldridge.

Ultrachem TKO’s exceptional Featherweight discovery, 19 year old George Jupp, is set for his second career fight against the highly experienced Latvian Pavels Senkovs.

Unbeaten prospect Tony “The Conqueror” Conquest is set to face one of the most experienced Cruserweight’s around, Hastings Rasani, who has fought the best the division has offered over the years, so will need to be right on his game.

Another Ultrachem TKO Gym discovery, Portsmouth’s Light Heavyweight Joel McIntyre, the protégé of WBU Light Heavyweight World Champion Tony ‘Oakey Kokey’ Oakey, will be making his highly anticipated professional debut. Joel will be facing Welsh banger Jamie Ambler.

Super Middleweight Eder Kurti will be looking to maintain his six fight winning streak against Sabie Monteith.

Bethnal Green’s highly popular Light Welterweight Jamie Arlain is set to explode on the professional scene. Arlain will be facing Bulgarian Danny Dontchev.

Exciting Welterweight prospect Phil Gill aka “The Phil Gill Experience” looks to continue his unbeaten record against the experienced Sid Razak.

Also at Welterweight Bobby Gladman, who has a perfect 6-0 record is set for a four round contest against a yet to be named opponent.

Tickets for ‘It’s Personal’ at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, London on Saturday 11th September 2010 are priced £35 (Unreserved) or £60 (Ringside).

For tickets call: 07960 850645, book on-line at www.tickets.justlisten2this.com or in person at The Ultrachem TKO Gym, Gillian House, Stephenson Street, Canning Town, London E16 4SA.

SAUL “CANELO” ALVAREZ AND CARLOS “TATA” BALDOMIR MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL TRANSCRIPT

Posted on | September 3, 2010 | No Comments

Kelly Swanson

Gracias. Hello. Good afternoon and buenos días, everybody. We are so happy today that you’re joining us. We are getting ready and very close to the September 18th show. It’s going to be an excellent show and joining us today are two of the participants of that show. Calling in all of the way from Rosario, Argentina is Carlos “Tata” Baldomir and also, from beautiful, Guadalajara, Mexico, Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez.

Before we introduce and let the fighters talk, I’m going to turn it over to the one and only, ten-time world champion, Olympic gold medalist and President of Golden Boy Promotions, Oscar de la Hoya.

Oscar de la Hoya

Thank you very much. Really, it’s a pleasure to be on the call with two great fighters, who will be facing each other September 18th “200: Celebrate and Dominate” is going to be a spectacular event. We not only have Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez against Carlos Baldomir, but also appearing on the card, as you know, Sugar Shane Mosley and Sergio Mora will be headlining the pay-per-view September 18th. But we are also showcasing “Vicious” Vivian Harris against “Vicious” Victor Ortiz and the fourth televised fight, which will be an excellent one, like all are on this card, Daniel Ponce de León of … Mexico will take on Featherweight Antonio Escalante from El Paso, Texas and that will be for the Featherweight Eliminator, which promises to be an all out war.

We are extremely proud to be also partnering up once again with Fathom Theaters. As you know, this event will be televised live on high definition on more than 300 selected movie theaters, which is obviously always a great treat for all of the fans out there, who want to watch it among a lot of people. It will be an excellent treat.

This fight against Carlos Baldomir with Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, obviously, we expect a war. We expect a fight that is going to be a tremendous, tremendous fight. You have Carlos Baldomir, who is an experienced veteran, an ex-world champion, who always comes to fight and never gives up. He has beaten former world champions, world champions. His most memorable wins obviously are over the late Arturo Gatti, Zab Judah. He went 12 rounds with Floyd Mayweather, Jr. He obviously fought the late Vernon Forrest and obviously, as we all know, he defeated Joshua Clottey.

This fight here is going to be a test for both fighters. Does … still have what it takes to become a world champion again and does Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez have what it takes to defeat such a great legend like Carlos Baldomir?

So, without any further ado, I would like to introduce to you, with a record of 45 … and 14 knockouts, a native of Santa Fe, Argentina, Carlos “Tata” Baldomir.

Carlos Baldomir

Hi. Hello, everybody. Thank you for being on. I am feeling real good in camp right now. I feel strong. I am calm. I am working out with some young fighters that are very talented, one of them that’s highly ranked, Lucas Matthysse and some other young kids. I am ready to fight. I am ready to get in the ring with the same faith and confidence that I always have when I get in the ring with and I am feeling very good.

De La Hoya

Now, at this time, I would like to introduce to you a young fighter, who is really making a lot of noise in Mexico and here in the States. When I tell you he has a rock star-like following, he really does. He is the one fighter now in Mexico who generates the biggest ratings on television from any athlete in any sport. He has a tremendous punch, tremendous speed, great footwork. He’s now ranked second by the WBC, fourth by the WBO, fourth by the WBA. His most recent wins have been stoppage wins of Luciano Cuello in six rounds. He had a record of 26 and 1 and obviously, his last fight with José Miguel Cotto, which he stopped in 9 rounds.

We feel this fight is a very dangerous fight for Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez. He’s facing an experienced fighter in Baldomir, but that’s a test that you have to take to move on, hopefully move on to the next challenge, the next tough challenge.

So, without any further ado, I would like to introduce to you-he has a record of 33 and 0 with 25 knockouts. He’s of Guadalajara, Mexico. He’s obviously undefeated at the age of 20-Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez.

Saul Álvarez

Good morning, everybody. Thank you for being on. I’m very happy. I’m very happy, very motivated for this fight. I know that Baldomir is a very tough fighter. He has faced some of the best fighters in the world and its part of my learning process. I’ve got to get past fighters like this if I’m going to become a world champion, so I’m training very hard. I feel good and I’m ready for this challenge. It’s an honor for me to be fighting Baldomir.

Q

I had the opportunity to talk to Baldomir last week and Baldomir said if Cotto hurt him I’m going to knock him out. ‘If I catch him with the same kind of punch I’ll be able to knock him out.’ So how do you feel about that, Canelo? Also, obviously, what’s going to be your strategy for the fight? I mean, obviously, he’s a tough fighter. How do you think you’re going to be able to come out from this fight?”

Álvarez

Look, every opponent I’ve faced has said that they’re going to knock me out and once we get up in the ring it’s just words. Nobody has been able to beat me, so I don’t care about words. I feel motivated for the fight and I think I’m going to be the winner.”

Q

The question now is for Oscar. The winner for this fight, Oscar, the winner, whoever becomes victorious that night, is there going to be a title fight in the near future?

De La Hoya

Well, obviously, it depends on the outcome, because we don’t know what the outcome is going to be. All we know, it’s going to be a tough fight for both fighters. Obviously, if Baldomir is winning there are different plans for Baldomir; with Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez winning there are obviously different plans for him. To discuss a world title after this fight wouldn’t be right for my part, so we’ll just have to wait and see what happens after this fight.

Q

Saúl, why do you think you have become so popular in Mexico?

Álvarez

I think it is my style and the manner and the way I fight. That’s what I think. I think that a lot of people follow me and they like the way I fight.

Q

What do you think is said about you? You got hurt early in the Cotto fight and you were able to recover nicely and win by a ninth round technical knockout. What does that tell you about yourself, that you were able to recover like that?

Álvarez

It was a learning experience. It was a learning experience. Yes. It was the first time ever in my career that I got hurt. It got very complicated there, but I took my time and I was able to box and do what I had to do to become victorious. That fight gave me a lot of confidence and I’m bringing that confidence into my next fight. Obviously, I had a lot of outside problems that contributed in that fight. I kind of wasn’t concentrating all that well, but it was a learning experience and I’ll take it.

Q

I just wanted to see if he you want to weigh in at all on your country man, Margarito, the whole hand wrap issue. Do you have any thoughts on that issue at all regarding Margarito?

Álvarez

No. You know what? I really don’t have a comment about it. A lot of people are speculating and talking about it, but I really don’t have any comments about it.

Q

Oscar, one quick thing if I may? Margarito said that he thought that your influence, all of the bad things that you said about him, had a lot to do with him not getting his license in California; that you have a lot of influence with the Commission. Do you have any thoughts on that?

De La Hoya

Well, obviously, people know the way I feel about that situation, but I’ve never spoken to the Commission. The Commission has never spoken to me. I’m just a voice for everyone, who feels the same way I do. Obviously, nobody wants to say what they feel, but I’m just a voice speaking my mind. It’s my opinion of what I feel about the situation, because I love this sport. I have passion for this sport and I don’t want to see anybody try to cheat the sport. That’s all I would say.

Q

Obviously, Saúl, you’re going to be fighting in front of a big stage here in Los Angeles. A lot of the Mexicans here in Los Angeles are different than back in Mexico. Is there added pressure fighting in front of a different crowd like here in Mexico, the Mexicans here?

Alvarez

No. It’s no pressure whatsoever. I feel confident. I’ve been in front of a big stage before. I feel no pressure. I’m motivated.”

Q

The question is, Baldomir is a very tough fighter. He likes to go toe-to-toe. He’s got a very good chin. He doesn’t get knocked out. Does that more or less help you with your strategy for the fight or the outcome of the fight?

Alvarez

Look, I’m prepared for anything. Yes, I have a lot of knockouts on my ledger, but I don’t look for the knockouts. I’m prepared to go the ten rounds. Obviously, if the knockout presents itself I’m going to go for it.”

Q

Carlos, you’re going to face Saúl Álvarez, who is less experienced than you. You saw that he got hurt. What kind of strategy? Is that going to give you more confidence going into the fight? How are you going to go about your fight?”

Baldomir

Yes, he is less experienced. Yes, I’ve seen that he got hurt before. Yes, I’m probably going to try to punch him the same way. I’m going to try to land the same kind of punches. I’m going to go at him. I think personally that he’s a little fragile and I’m going to test him. I know that he can be an aggressive fighter, so I’m ready to go toe-to-toe with him if he wants. This fight has me very, very motivated. I’m so hungry. I’ve always been quiet before fights, but this time I feel so motivated and hungry for the bigger fights that I’m talking a little bit this time.”

Q

Carlos, given the guys that you’ve been in the ring with, Vernon Forrest, Floyd Mayweather and the victories you’ve had, among them, Arturo Gatti and Zab Judah, can “Canelo” show you anything that you haven’t seen before?

Baldomir

No. He doesn’t present a problem. I don’t think I’m going to see anything that I haven’t seen before. I’ve fought bigger, better fighters than him. I think he’s a novice. He’s won all of his fights in Mexico. He hasn’t really fought anybody. I think he’s good, but I think I’m a lot better than him and I’m going to win on September 18th.

Q

Canelo, you heard what he just said and you know he’s a very durable guy. Do you see him as your toughest fight and your most defining fight? Do you see this as a chance to show your overall boxing skills and ring generalship?

Álvarez

You know what? I’m working hard. I’m working hard in the gym. I know that he’s a very, very strong fighter, but I’m going to do my fight. We have our strategy and I’m going to make my fight. I have a lot of confidence as well, even though he’s strong, I’m also strong and I’m going to bring that to the ring.”

Q

It’s your first time fighting at STAPLES Center. What are you going to give the fans? What are you promising to the fans?”

Álvarez

Look, I’m promising a great fight. I know that he’s a tough fighter. I know that he’s got a style that comes forward, very aggressive. I’m promising everybody it’s going to be a great fight.

Q

How does it feel that in Mexico, Televisa, the biggest network, they have you almost every hour, they have clips of you, they’re announcing your fight, they’re promoting you? They’re doing a great job. How does that feel? Is that added pressure? How does that feel?

Álvarez

I accept it. I accept it. It’s not too many fighters that get that acknowledgement. I accept it and it motivates me. It makes me hungrier, so I accept it and I’m ready to deliver.

Q

Just one question here, Canelo. What does it mean to you to do well, perform well and become known in the United States?

Álvarez

Yes, it’s very important to me. Obviously, to be able to fight in America it’s every fighter’s dream. I think in the United States, that’s the big leagues. It’s the big leagues and if you can make it there you can make it all over the world. I’m very, very motivated and I’m happy to be fighting in the U.S.

Q

The question is Chavez, Jr., he’s number one in the WBC in your weight division. Is that possible next fight for you?

Álvarez

You know what? Look, I’ll fight him whenever. I’ll fight him today. I’ll fight him tomorrow. I’ll fight him any time. It’s up to my promoters. Let the promoters talk. Let them reach an agreement and I’ll fight him. No problem.”

Q

Canelo, you’ve talked a little bit about, we’ve talked about your popularity in Mexico and I’m wondering what you think you need to do to help translate that popularity from Mexico into the United States among the boxing fans here, because you’ve got a great start with the fan base in Mexico and, of course, being on this card on a Mexican holiday that’s being promoted very fiercely towards the Mexican community, but what do you have to do to sort of cross over, to get the boxing fans in America to be on the bandwagon like they are, certainly, in Mexico?

Álvarez

I think the important thing is to demonstrate that I’m a good fighter and to make a good showing and not only make a good showing, but keep improving. Obviously, fighting the best fighters in the world as well, that’s going to help, but I want to be an exciting fighter. I want to make good fights. I think that’s what’s going to make me well known here in the United States.

Q

I’m curious, two other things about his plans here: One is how often do you plan to fight in the United States in terms of balancing fights in the United States compared to how often you will fight in Mexico where I assume you still would like to fight? Also, have you decided, are you going to be fighting regularly as a Welterweight or as a Junior Middleweight? I know you have been able to go back and forth between the two weight classes.

Álvarez

Well, the first thing I want to answer is I want to stay at Welterweight. I’m a Welterweight. I’m going to fight at Welterweight. Obviously, this fight here was contracted at a catch weight and this is a special, special fight here, so we had to do it that way.

Secondly, yes, I want to fight more often in the United States, maybe do one fight in between here and there in Mexico, but all of the big fights are in the U.S. and I plan to start making my career in the U.S.

Q

Carlos, I know after I guess it might have been after the Vernon Forrest fight I think you indicated that you were going to retire and that you had a heck of a career, especially late going in your career. I guess there was a long layoff in there and now you are coming back and had a couple of fights. I’m just curious. What was the motivation for you to keep on fighting? Was it just the money or was it just your desire to continue to compete? What was it that continued to put you into the ring?

Baldomir

I’m coming back mainly because of the glory, because of the glory. I still have a little bit of hunger. I still feel that I can do something in boxing and I’m going for the glory. Obviously, there’s a great advantage, this advantage that I have to fight “Canelo” Álvarez; it’s a big, big opportunity for me and I want to take advantage of it. I want to take advantage of it because beating this one fight, beating him, I know there’s going to be some big fights. It’s a great opportunity and I’m going to take advantage of it.

Q

Carlos Baldomir, you’ve heard Saúl Álvarez. He’s very confident. You are very confident as well. Can you predict a knockout?”

Baldomir

You know what? I come out to fight and I come out to fight and the knockout can happen at any time. When the bell rings in the first round I’m going to come right at him and I’m going to be looking for the knockout, so it can happen in the first round, second, any round, but I’m going to go for the knockout. I fought five, six Mexicans in my career and I’ve beat all of Mexicans I’ve faced. I plan to make him the next.”

Q

This is a very, very tough fight obviously. Baldomir is a bigger guy. He can get up to Middleweight or Super Middleweight after he makes weight before the fight. How do you feel about that?

Alvarez

I know it’s going to be a good fight. I keep repeating it’s going to be a good fight. I’m glad that he’s motivated and he’s confident, because that means that it’s going to make for a better fight.

Q

Do you think that you could be the first guy to actually knock him out?”

Álvarez

Look, I don’t look for the knockout. I don’t look for the knockout. I’m ready to fight the entire fight, but if the knockout comes I will take advantage of it and I’ll close the show.

Q

Every athlete, especially in boxing, obviously thinks about winning, but there’s a chance of losing. Do you ever think about losing?

Álvarez

Well, obviously, yes. I mean you’ve got to think about it. Any sport you’ve got to think about it. There’s a winner and a loser, but not at this time. It doesn’t cross my mind. I’m ready to win. I know I’m going to win. That’s the way I feel.

Q

Carlos, you’re fighting a young fighter. He’s only 20-years-old. Is that an advantage or disadvantage?

Baldomir

Well, obviously, yes. When you’re young that’s somewhat of an advantage, but I have a lot of experience and that’s what’s going to help me. I fought the best, was in the ring with the best. I beat some. I lost to some, but you’ve got to remember, I was in my peak just three years ago, four years ago, 2006, 2007. A lot of people say that I’m old, that I’m gone, I shouldn’t be fighting. But guess what? It was just three years ago. I still feel that I have so much to give.

Q

The question is a two-part question: The first question is, Saúl Álvarez, you fought last year in Mexico in September. Obviously, you’ve always fought in Mexico on Independence Day. How does it feel to be fighting in LA for the first time on Independence Day? Is there pressure?

Álvarez

Look, I feel great. It’s a big motivating factor. I’m fighting out there for the first time. It’s the bicentennial. I feel very motivated and proud to be fighting on that date, especially in Los Angeles.

There is no pressure at all. I don’t feel any pressure whatsoever. I feel motivated.

Q

Are you planning to ruin this party for Canelo and for the Mexicans?

Baldomir

No, not at all. Everybody knows that I’m a good fighter. I’m not looking to ruin anything. Everybody knows I’m a good fighter and I can win this fight. If I do with the fight I’m still going to raise my hands up and say Viva Mexico.

Swanson

Thank you, everybody, for joining the call; 200: Celebrate and Dominate Mosley vs. Mora and Saúl Álvarez versus Carlos Baldomir live on pay-per-view. Tickets still available. Saturday, September 18th. You can go to WhoAreYouPicking.com or HBO.com for live updates.

De La Hoya

Thank you. Gracias, Baldomir. Gracias, Saúl . We’re going to have a great week of festivities the week of the fight. It’s going to memorable, the biggest event. This event is the official event of the bicentennial festivities in Los Angeles, so we’re very excited. Thank you very much to everyone.

END OF CALL

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