WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING RETURNS TO THE BIG SCREEN LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS WITH THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED MARQUEZ VS. DIAZ II “FIGHT OF THE YEAR: THE REMATCH” EVENT THIS JULY

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Fireworks will Fly on July 31 in Over 270 Select Movie Theaters Nationwide as Defending Unified Lightweight World Champion Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez Takes on Former Three-Time Lightweight World Champion Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz Live from Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino

NCM Fathom, Golden Boy Promotions and Marquez Boxing Promotions

Present Third Cinematic Boxing Event in 2010 Series

Centennial, Colo. – July 1, 2010 – After a heated battle that received “Fight of the Year” honors in 2009, reigning and defending Ring Magazine, WBA and WBO Lightweight World Champion Juan Manuel ‘Dinamita’ Marquez and former three-time Lightweight World Champion Juan ‘Baby Bull’ Diaz will appear larger-than-life on the big screen for their highly anticipated rematch on Saturday, July 31. Presented by NCM Fathom, in association with Golden Boy Promotions and Marquez Boxing Promotions, Marquez vs. Diaz II “Fight of the Year: The Rematch”will be broadcast in high definition LIVE from Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas to more than 270 movie theaters nationwide at 9:00 p.m. Eastern / 6:00 p.m. Pacific.

Tickets for Marquez vs. Diaz II “Fight of the Year: The Rematch” are available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com. For a complete list of theater locations and prices, please visit the Fathom website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

“Summer is traditionally filled with action-packed blockbusters in the film industry and Golden Boy Promotions and Marquez Promotions are thrilled to partner with NCM Fathom to bring a boxing blockbuster to theaters which will match any action movie in Marquez vs. Diaz II on July 31,” said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. “Their first fight was a terrific contest of will and determination and fans watching the rematch in movie theaters across the country can expect the same type of action-packed bout. Grab your seat and your popcorn early because this is one you won’t want to miss.”

The heated February 2009 battle between Marquez and Diaz was one to remember. Marquez fought back from an early deficit to defeat Diaz via a ninth round TKO. The Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA), ESPN.com and the Ring Magazine all named the Marquez-Diaz match-up “Fight of the Year.”

Marquez vs. Diaz II “Fight of the Year: The Rematch” is the latest boxing match presented in movie theaters across the country through NCM Fathom’s exclusive Digital Broadcast Network – North America’s largest cinema broadcast network. NCM Fathom and Golden Boy Promotions first teamed up for the highly successful cinema presentation of the Floyd “Money” Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez fight in September 2009. The two companies announced earlier this year they would again collaborate to present live world championship boxing on the big screen in high definition throughout 2010 including “Mayweather vs. Mosley: Who R U Picking?” featuring Floyd “Money” Mayweather and Sugar Shane Mosley, which took place on May 1 and “The Rivals: Hopkins vs. Jones II” featuring Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins vs. Roy “The Terminator” Jones, Jr. on April 3.

Marquez vs. Diaz II “Fight of the Year: The Rematch” will be shown live in 274 select movie theaters including AMC Entertainment Inc., Celebration! Cinema, Cinemark USA Inc., Clearview Cinemas, Cobb Theatres, Kerasotes Showplace Theatres, Marcus Theatres, National Amusements, Rave Motion Pictures and Regal Entertainment Group movie theaters, as well as the Carolina Theatre (Asheville, NC), Palace Cinema 9 (South Burlington, VT) and Penn Cinema (Lititz, PA), through NCM’s exclusive Digital Broadcast Network.

Marquez (50-5-1, 37 KOs) is a fighter from Mexico City who has achieved worldwide recognition as one of the best Mexican fighters of all time in his 17-year professional career. With world titles in the featherweight, junior lightweight and lightweight divisions, Marquez has been hailed as a future Hall of Famer. Marquez has won six of his last eight bouts and, never one to shy away from a challenge, has expressed his eagerness to take on Diaz again. In September 2009, Marquez battled Floyd “Money” Mayweather in the first fight to be shown in movie theaters in over 20 years.

Diaz (35-2, 17 KOs), the fighting pride of Houston, Texas, made his professional boxing debut at the age of 16. He held the lightweight world title for over three years from 2004 to 2007. Known as the “Baby Bull” for his hard charging style in the ring, outside the ring he recently graduated from the University of Houston – Downtown with an eye on enrolling in law school in the near future. With a Las Vegas record of 4-0, Diaz is hopeful that he will regain the title in July.

“Seeing a battle like this on the big screen is an incredible front-row experience for fans who love to experience the thrill of boxing matches in their local movie theater,” said Dan Diamond, vice president of Fathom. “This rematch between two great champions on 40-foot screens and in HD is as close to being ring-side as you can get!”

About National CineMedia (NCM)

NCM operates NCM Media Networks, a leading integrated media company reaching U.S. consumers in movie theaters, online and through mobile technology. The NCM Cinema Network and NCM Fathom present cinema advertising and events across the nation’s largest digital in-theater network, comprised of theaters owned by AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) and other leading regional theater circuits. NCM’s theater network covers 171 Designated Market Areas® (49 of the top 50) and includes approximately 17,100 screens (15,500 digital). During 2009, approximately 680 million patrons attended movies shown in theaters currently included in NCM’s network (excluding Consolidated Theatres). The NCM Interactive Network offers 360-degree integrated marketing opportunities in combination with cinema, encompassing approximately 40 entertainment-related web sites, online widgets and mobile applications. National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCMI) owns a 38.3% interest in and is the managing member of National CineMedia LLC. For more information, visit www.ncm.com or www.fathomevents.com.

Molina going back to the future against unbeaten Lundy on ESPN Friday Night Fights

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McCreedy-Biosse co-feature on “Let Freedom Ring” show July 9 at Twin River Event Center, RI

PROVIDENCE (July 1, 2010) – Fighting the second time for the NABO lightweight crown, John Molina, Jr. believes an impressive victory this time against NABO lightweight champion “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy (18-0-1, 10 KOs) not only will get him the belt that has eluded him, but put him right into contention in the deep 135-pound division.

Molina (20-1, 16 KOs) is traveling across the country from California to Rhode Island to challenge the outspoken Lundy (18-0-1, 10 KOs), now rated No. 7 by the World Boxing Organization, in the 10-round main event on the July 9th “Let Freedom Ring” show, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, RI.

An ill Molina suffered his first and only loss as a pro last September, losing a 10-round decision to Martin Honorio (26-4-1) for the NABO and NABF lightweight championships. “I felt that it was a small setback in the early stages of my career,” Molina said. “It was a good learning experience. Don’t get me wrong, though. Even though I was under the weather, it was a tough pill to swallow because I’m such a competitor. The only real undefeated fighter today is Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Hey, even Manny Pacquiao has three losses. It builds character and has made me a better fighter.”

Molina describes himself as an all-action fighter, much the same as Lundy. “I’m going to come in and do what I do best – fight,” John explained. “I’m not a basketball or baseball player; I’m a fighter. We’re both modern-day gladiators. No disrespect to Hank Lundy – he’s a good fighter – but I plan on showcasing myself July 9th on ESPN. It’s going to be a great fight for fans – a Clash of Titans!

“Lundy’s never at loss of words. He can say all he wants, but we’re fighting in a ring, not at a podium. I’m not one to disrespect anybody. I do predict this is going to be a helluva fight.”

New England super middleweight champion “Irish” Joey McCreedy (11-4-2, 6 KOs), trained by “Irish” Micky Ward and Dicky Eklund, puts his title on the line against his friend and stable-mate, former U. of Rhode Island football player Vladine Biosse (6-0, 4 KOs), in the 8-round co-feature.

Quincy (MA) welterweight Aleksandra Magdziak Lopes (2-1, 1 KO) will be out for revenge in a 6-round rematch against the only opponent to defeat her, Providence’s Kali Reis (2-0 1 KO), who won a hotly-contested 4-round decision in their first meeting.

Providence firefighter Eric Estrada makes his long-awaited pro debut in a 4-round match against cruiserweight Keon Graham (2-2). Estrada, whose brother is 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada, was perfect as an amateur with a 6-0 record, including victories in the New England Golden Gloves Tournament and Rocky Marciano Tournament.

Roxbury (MA) super middleweight Maceo Crowder (2-0, 1 KO), whose brother is 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius Andrade, faces pro-debuting Worcester (MA) mixed martial arts fighter Ralph Johnson.

Also slated to fight in 4-round bouts are Warwick (RI) super middleweight Keith Kozlin (5-1, 3 KOs) vs. New Bedford’s (MA) Eric Pinaretta (2-3, 2 KOs), Woonsocket (RI) super middleweight Joe Gardner (4-1-1, 1 KO) vs. Demarcus “Main Event” Clark (1-2, 1 KO), Lincoln super lightweight Diego Pereira (4-0, 2 KOs) vs. Richard Calazada (2-1, 1 KO), and Fall River (MA) middleweight Dustin Reinhold (1-1, 1 KO) vs. Joel Nieves (0-2). All fights and fighters are subject to change.

Tickets for “Let Freedom Ring,” priced at $35.00, $50.00, $75.00 and $100.00, are available to purchase by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254), going online at www.cesboxing.com or www.twinriver.com, at Twin River’s Players Club booth at Twin River, or any TicketMaster location.

Contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) or the Twin River Event Center (877.82.RIVER/ www.twinriver.com) for more information. Doors open at 5:30 PM/ET, first bout at 6:30 PM/ET.

(Twin River has waived its 18+ rule for “Let Freedom Ring.” Anybody under the age of 18 must be accompanied at all times by an adult and they must enter through the West entrance.)

-CES-

FORMER THREE-TIME LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION JUAN DIAZ TO APPEAR AT THE FREEDOM OVER TEXAS FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVAL IN HOUSTON, TX

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THIS SUNDAY! JULY 4 AT 8 P.M. CT

ELEANOR TINSLEY PARK, HOUSTON

WHO: JUAN “BABY BULL” DIAZ, Former Three-Time Lightweight World Champion

WHEN: Sunday, July 4

8 p.m. CT

WHERE: Liberty Stage

Eleanor Tinsley Park at Buffalo Bayou

500 Allen Parkway
Houston, TX 77002

WHAT: Former Three-time Lightweight World Champion Juan Diaz will appear at the Freedom Over Texas Fourth of July Festival in Houston this Sunday to introduce Latin band La Orquesta Salmerum with KLOL Mega 101 Houston DJ Valentin and discuss his upcoming rematch against Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez on July 31. Following his appearance at the Liberty Stage, Diaz will stop by the Mega 101 booth in Festival Area 3 for a meet-and-greet with festival attendees.*For more information about the Freedom Over Texas Festival, please click HERE.

FACTS: Marquez vs. Diaz II “Fight of the Year: The Rematch” is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Marquez Boxing Promotions, and sponsored by Tecate and AT&T. The 12-round rematch of the “2009 Fight of the Year” is scheduled for Saturday, July 31 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, and will be for Marquez’s Ring Magazine, WBA and WBO Lightweight World titles. The fight will be produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

Tickets for Marquez vs. Diaz II are priced at $350, $250, $150, $100 and $50 and are on sale now. Tickets are available for purchase at all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also will be available for purchase at www.mandalaybay.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

BOXING’S BIGGEST STAR FLOYD “MONEY” MAYWEATHER TO HOST KIDS AGES 5-18 FOR MAYWEATHER BOXING CLUB SUMMER CAMP IN LAS VEGAS CAMP TO KICK OFF NEXT MONDAY, JULY 5

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Las Vegas, NV (July 1, 2010)…Floyd “Money” Mayweather, the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world today, will open up his Las Vegas gym to campers starting next Monday, July 5, for the start of the Mayweather Boxing Club Summer Camp. The program, with three sessions to be held over a six-week period, is being hosted free of charge by The Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation (TFMJF). The camp will take place in an environment where hard work, dedication, responsibility, integrity and the importance of education are promoted in conjunction with the basic boxing skills. Sessions will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Each of the campers, 150 boys and girls in total ages 5-18 from Las Vegas and around the country, will receive instruction on boxing skills, such as floor exercises, shadow boxing and work on speed bags and heavy bags. In addition, they will learn valuable life skills from Team Mayweather’s fighters, trainers and staff, volunteers, members of the UNLV career services program and from the future hall-of-famer Mayweather himself.

“Giving back to this community and providing opportunities for youth to stay active and gain new skills is very important to me. It is also one of the goals of The Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation,” said Mayweather, Founder of TFMJF. “The Mayweather Boxing Club Summer Camp is a chance for these kids to learn the fundamentals of boxing, as well as the important life lessons that come with participation in sports.”

In addition to support received from TFMJF and Mayweather Promotions, the Mayweather Boxing Club Summer Camp is sponsored by Reebok, Everlast and H20 Over Drive. Reebok and Everlast will provide boxing gear and equipment, and H20 Over Drive has donated energy drinks and water bottles for each camper, who will also be served a snack daily.

Founded in 2007, TFMJF has endeavored to empower and encourage community alliances, impact youth leadership and strengthen family foundations through community development, entrepreneurialism and education.

“Without boxing, I would not be where I am today,” continued Mayweather. “To be able to give these kids a chance to learn about this sport is exciting for me. This camp is just another step for the Foundation to continue to make an impact on youth locally and nationally.”

For more information on Mayweather Boxing Club Summer Camp please visit www.tfmjf.org.

$11,500 Up For Grabs As World’s Best Grapplers Go For The Gold LIVE at GoFightLive.tv

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LEMOORE, Calif. (July 1, 2010) – Grapplers Quest will crown the “2010 World’s Best Grappler” on Saturday and Sunday, July 10 and 11 with a 32-Man Superfight Tournament at the Tachi Palace Casino in Lemoore, CA.

The 32-Man Superfight Absolute Tournament will feature Alexandre Ribeiro, Jeff Monson, Bill Cooper, Joao Assis, Lucas Leite, Chris Moriarty, Sean Spangler, Antonio Braga Neto and many more of the world’s best Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Judo and Sambo fighters battling for the largest cash prize and most prestigious No-Gi Submission Grappling title in American history: $11,500 in cash ($10,000 for 1st place, $1,000 for 2nd Place, and $500 for 3rd Place).

GoFightLive.tv will stream the entire 32-Man Tournament (all 30 matches) live starting at 4:00 PM PST and 7:00 PM EST and then on-demand worldwide for just $19.99. Purchase online at: http://www.gofightlive.tv/showEvent.do?eventId=722

For amateur competitors, the event will also feature 200 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Submission Grappling, Judo and Wrestling Divisions for competitors of all skill and belt levels and $3,000 in cash prizes. For event information, competitor registration, tickets and more on the Grapplers Quest at Tachi Palace in Lemoore, California on July 10-11, go to http://www.grapplersquest.com/events/tachi-palace-challenge

“There was no other tournament in 2010 to truly crown The World’s Best Grappler, so Grapplers Quest wanted to step-up and challenge the grappling world with $11,500 in cash,” said Brian Cimins, Grapplers Quest President. “This has been a dream of mine since I started this event in 1998, to ultimately crown the World’s Best, and Tachi Palace Casino and GoFightLive.tv will make this dream a reality and you can witness it live around the world.”

The 32-Man Tournament will feature Alexandre “Xande” Ribeiro (multiple-time World Jiu Jitsu Champion and 3-time Grapplers Quest Pro Champion), Joao Assis (2010 UFC Fan Expo Absolute Champion), Jeff “Snowman” Monson (former World Champion, UFC Veteran), Bill “The Grill” Cooper (26-Time Grapplers Quest), Rustam Chsiev (K-Dojo, 5tTime Pro Grapplers Quest Absolute Champion), Lucas Leite (CBJJ World Champion), Kelly Anundson (American Top Team, 2010 USA Wrestling/World Grappling Champion), Sean Spangler (2009 World Series of Grappling Cruiserweight Champion, Robert Drysdale Black Belt), Brandon “The Animal” Olsen (Team Pain Cave, World Series Silver Medalist), Marcelo “Lapela” Mafra (2009 World Series of Grappling Champion), Cameron Diffley (AutismRadio.org Charity Superfight Champion), Chris Moriarty (ADCC Veteran), John Toth (Team Balance/2008 All-Star Pro Challenge Champion), Carlos Diego Ferreira Neves (Amazonas BJJ), Peter Iacavazzi (Sylvio Behring Black Belt, 7-time Grapplers Quest Advanced Champion), Brian McLaughlin (The Ultimate Fighter contestant, Precision MMA, Kardian MMA), Enrico Cocco (Zen Jiu Jitsu, 2009 ADCC North American Champion, 6-time Grapplers Quest Champion, Walter “Cascao” Vital (Mica/Machado/Cascao), Bruno Bastos (Nova Uniao, World Champion), Leopoldo Serao (World Champion from Fairtex), Stephen Martinez (Millenia MMA, 3-time Grapplers Quest Advanced Champion), Chris Downum (Camarillo Jiu Jitsu), Nathan “The Great” Ducharme (David Terrell), Antonio Braga Neto (Evolve MMA, Brazil and Singapore), Jason Manly (Jake Shields’ Gracie Fighter Berkeley), Paul Stark (2010 Canadian Absolute Champion), James Popoulo (Rafael Lovato Jr.), Alexandre Ceconi (2010 ADCC Pro World Black Belt Champion), and Luke Rockhold (American Kickboxing Academy/Strikeforce Contender). The card is subject to change. Alternate are spots available, submit resumes at: http://www.grapplersquest.com/contact

For event information, competitor registration, tickets and more on the Grapplers Quest at Tachi Palace in Lemoore, California on July 10-11, go to: http://www.grapplersquest.com/events/tachi-palace-challenge

MEET THE ICEMAN: CHUCK LIDDELL GOING ON TOUR IN THE UK & IRELAND

Posted on | July 1, 2010 | 1 Comment

Fighters Inc are proud to present
A UK & Ireland Tour with the one and only, MMA legend

Chuck “The Ice Man” Liddell.

Fighters Inc is once again set to bring Chuck across to Europe to exclusively managed his whirlwind seminar tour which will take him right across the UK, Ireland and even into Europe including France and Holland.

Check out the dates and locations below and book your places now to train and meet the Ice Man!

Bournemouth
Seminar in association with Bulldog Ultimate Training Academy
Friday, 16 July 2010
Call – 01202 -294223

London
Seminar at the brand new URBAN KINGS GYM – KINGS CROSS
Saturday 17th July
Call – 07961 867501 or Click here to book online

Coventry
Seminar in association Way Of The Spiritual Warrior
Sunday 18th July
Call – 02476 331239

Cork City, Ireland
Seminar in association with The Boxing Clinic
Tuesday 20th July
Call – 021- 4840627

Essex
Seminar in association with The MMA Clinic
Thursday 22nd July
Call – 0207 226 4731

Yorkshire
Seminar in association CNC Promotions
Friday 23rd July
Call – 07939 262880

Sheffield
Seminar in association withThe Marsden’s BJJ Self Defence Network
Saturday 24th July
Call – 07702 801695

London
An Evening with Chuck Liddell in association with The River Bar, Greenwich
Sunday 25th July
Call – 0208 853 4404

2008 OLYMPIC BRONZE MEDALIST VYACHESLAV GLAZKOV TO TAKE ON MARK “OAK TREE” BROWN ON JULY 14TH AT THE ARENA IN PHILADELPHIA

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PHILADELPHIA (JULY 1, 2010)—Yet another medalist from the most recent Olympics has been added to a special night of boxing on Wednesday night July 14th at The Arena in South Philadelphia as heavyweight bronze medalist Vyacheslav Glazkov will take on the immensely popular Mark “Oak Tree” Brown in a bout scheduled for six rounds.

This show will be the first in the brand new Comcast Boxing Series that will be televised around the country and is promoted by No Limits Promotions

The main event will feature undefeated Israeli sensation, Ran Nakash taking on former Light Heavyweight champion Lou Del Valle in a bout scheduled for ten rounds.

Glazkov of Lugasnk, Ukraine could have done better than the bronze but an elbow injury forced him out of the competition just before his third fight.

As a pro, Glazkov has been perfect as he is 5-0 with three knockouts. He has spread out his victories as he has won two fights each in Russia and Ukraine with his remaining win coming in the Dominican Republic.

In his last bout, the twenty-five year old scored a third round stoppage over Ivan Shvayko on April 24th in Kiev Ukraine.

Brown of Salem, New Jersey has a record of 15-3 with seven knockouts.

He is one of the most popular fighters in the tri-state area with his gregarious personality and antics outside the ring.

In the ring, Brown won his first seven bouts before being stopped by then undefeated knockout artist Joey Abell (6-0) on July 7, 2006.

After that first defeat, Brown won eight consecutive fights which included his incredible come from behind stoppage victory over then undefeated Tony Grano (14-0-1).

Already down multiple times, Brown came back in the eighth and final round to stop Grano and claim the vacant WBF title.

After one more victory, Brown has dropped his last two fights. He was stopped by former world title challenger Fres Oquendo (29-5-1) and his last bout, Brown almost pulled off another miracle finish in the rematch with Grano.

After losing just about all of the first nine rounds, Brown dropped Grano in the tenth and final round but was unable to stop Grano in the rematch the took place on March 12th.

That bout is just one of the seven world class bouts scheduled for July 14th.

In the main event, Nakash (24-0, 18 KO’s) will battle former light heavyweight champion, Del Valle (36-6-2, 22 KO’s) in what will be by far Nakash’s toughest foe to date.

In the eight round co-feature, 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist, Felix Diaz (5-0, 3 KO’s) of Santo Domingo, DR will take on Corey Rodriguez (4-1-1, 3 KO’s) of Saint Anthony, Minnesota

In an intriguing Middleweight bout, Maks Liminov (12-0, 8 KO’s) of Prokopyevsk, Russia will take on battles tested Phil Williams (11-3-1, 10 KO’s) of Minneapolis, MN in a bout scheduled for six rounds.

Former world Jr. Amateur champion, Joey Dawejko (3-0, 1 KO) will take on Keon Graham (2-2) of Akron, Ohio in a four round Heavyweight bout.

Oz Goldenburg (1-0) of Tel Aviv, Israel will battle pro debuting Kenny Brown of Philadelphia in a four round Lightweight bout.

William Miranda (1-0) of Allentown, PA will take on debut Carmello Marrero of Reading, PA in a four round Heavyweight bout.

Former Penn State Offensive Lineman, Imani Bell of Philadelphia will be making his pro debut against Levay King (0-2) in a four round Heavyweight bout.

Tickets for this memorable night of boxing are priced at $100, $75, and $50 and can be purchased at following locals:

Peltz Boxing (2501 Brown Street) 215- 765 -0922
The Arena (7 West Ritner St.) 267-687-7560
Joey Eye 267-304-9399
Don Elbaum 610-933-7510

Teenager Mendy becomes youngest ever Prizefighter champ

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Nineteen-year old defeats Paul David in super middleweight final to make history

Teenage sensation Patrick “Tiger” Mendy broke all Prizefighter records on his way to winning the super middleweight title at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Wednesday night (June 30).

The nineteen-year old from Maidenhead entered the tournament as the youngest ever boxer to fight in the competition an wasted little time in making further history after he stopped Dudley’s Sam Horton after just one minute and 26 seconds into their fight – the quickest win in the competition’s 13 nights to date.

Mendy wasn’t finished there though and after holding off a spirited Daniel Cadman in the semi-final to gain a unanimous points win, he repeated that result in the final against Sheffield-based Northampton fighter Paul David to lift the trophy and pocket the £32,000 winner’s cheque.

“I said in every interview I gave before Prizefighter that I was going to win this and tonight I proved that I have what it takes to go on to do big, big things,” said Mendy. “This is a dream come true – to fight in front of a great crowd, in a great venue and lift an important trophy means so much to me.

“The next two years are going to be very busy for me because with the Prizefighter title next to my name the sky is the limit – I’m not afraid to take anyone on and I cannot wait.”

Mendy’s trainer Jim Evans described his latest protégé as “the best 19 year-old I’ve have seen since Errol Christie” before the fight, and is excited about the future of Mendy after his victory.

“I’ve been in the game for 66 years and he is potentially the best prospect I’ve had,” said Evans. “He’s very raw and has a long way to go but now he’s got a profile perhaps I can get some sponsorship or even a promotional deal for him and then I can groom him right.

“He’s so strong that you can take a chance with him against well-known fighters. Tonight he fought every fight different – and in my eyes he won every round of the night. Paul was the favourite in the final and he’s the older and bigger man but Patrick dictated the fight. He’s fearless.”

David was more than just the support act on the night though, with the 25 year-old delivering a devastating upper-cut to knock out Carl Drake in the final round of their quarter-final, then clinching a spot in the final with a unanimous points victory over unbeaten Welshman Jeff Evans before falling at the final hurdle to Mendy.

“It was his night tonight, he caught me with the better shots and he did well,” said David. “He clipped me in the right eye at the start of the first round and it took me the rest of the round to recover. But I stuck to my game plan all night and I’m happy with how I did, but it wasn’t to be for me.”

The latest of Barry Hearn’s eight-man, one night tournaments was played out in sweltering heat in east London, and the temperature rose further inside the venue after each bout.

After Mendy had stunned the audience with his lightning fast stoppage of Horton, pinning the Dudley fighter into the corner with a brutal onslaught that forced the referee into stopping the opening bout, it was Cadman’s turn to excite the crowd.

The Cheshunt cabbie faced Birmingham’s Eddie McIntosh for the right to meet Mendy and it was the all-action Cadman who gained the unanimous decision thanks to a strong third and final round where his pressure saw McIntosh take a count.

One corner of York Hall was taken up by vocal Welsh support for Evans, who had won the first three fights of his career in Newport. His first fight outside Wales came against Peter Fedorenko, the Sheffield man who made a victorious return from a ten-year absence from boxing in September. The 32 year-old edged the opening round but his Pontypool opponent found his range in the second before holding off a charge at the start of the final round from Fedorenko which was crucial in claiming the split decision.

David impressed from the first bell in the final quarter-final with Drake, throwing some big rights and taking advantage of his significant height and reach advantages. Drake showed plenty of character in the second round to stay with the English champion, but again David gained control of the fight to leave his opponent with a bloodied nose and swollen right eye ahead of the final round. David had outpunched Drake nearly three-to-one and the upper-cut that ended the fight was as powerful as anything seen in any previous Prizefighter, with the brave Drake getting to his feet after receiving medical attention.

Mendy and Cadman were the first to battle for a place in the final, with Cadman entering the ring with his left eye swollen from his opening encounter. Mendy looked keen to finish the job quickly again, roaring into action and troubling the 29 year-old, but he held on and responded with shots of his own to stay in the fight. Cadman then turned the tables, thrusting forward at the start of the second round to rock Mendy and lift the York Hall crowd to its feet as he gave everything he had to the teen. Although rattled, Mendy maintained great composure for his age and a sharp left jab at the start of the final round saw the youngster take control. Again, Cadman rallied with a couple of right hooks but Mendy took the unanimous decision.

The teenager sat back and watched Evans and David slug it out for the honour to face him in the final, and as in his fight with Drake, the six-footer controlled proceedings against the Welshman, throwing the better punches with more regularity to outpunch his opponent once more en route to another unanimous decision.

The final was a cagey affair, with Mendy’s speed negating the benefit of David’s greater height and reach, and it was the “Tiger” who bore his claws with the better shots and busier approach to swing the judges in his direction for a record breaking result.

RESULTS:

Quarter-finals
Patrick Mendy beat Sam Horton – referee stopped in first round
Daniel Cadman beat Eddie McIntosh – Unanimous decision 29-27, 29-28, 29-27
Jeff Evans beat Peter Fedorenko – Split decision 29-28, 27-29, 29-28
Paul David beat Carl Drake – third round knockout

Semi-finals
Patrick Mendy beat Daniel Cadman – Unanimous decision 29-28, 29-28, 29-28
Paul David beat Jeff Evans – Unanimous decision 29-28, 30-27, 29-28

Final
Patrick Mendy beat Paul David – Unanimous decision 29-28, 30-27, 29-28

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