MAYWEATHER VS. MOSELY LOS ANGELES PRESS TOUR QUOTES
Posted on | March 5, 2010 | No Comments
Los Angeles (Thursday, March 4)…The whirlwind three-city press tour that officially announced the May 1 welterweight showdown between superstar Floyd “Money” Mayweather and WBA Welterweight World Champion Sugar Shane Mosley ended today as throngs of fans and media gathered at a unique outdoor press event in NOKIA Plaza at L.A. LIVE to see two of boxing’s best fighters kick-off the promotion leading up to this highly competitive mega-fight. With stops that rumbled through New York City, Washington, DC and Los Angeles, fans came out in droves to support their favorite fighter as they answer the question “Who R U Picking?”.
FLOYD “MONEY” MAYWEATHER
“I have been here before so I know what it takes. I have fought the best. Shane is a future Hall of Famer, and I am a future Hall of Famer.
“I have a great trainer, but our trainers can’t fight for us.
“I want to change this sport. I want to make sure it is clean that is why Shane and I are both taking random urine and blood tests leading up to the fight.
“I just want to work hard and be the best I can be. May 1 is going to be a blockbuster event.”
SUGAR SHANE MOSLEY
“This fight is on May 1. May 1 is going to be ‘May’s first [loss]. I will make sure of that.
“I want to thank Money Mayweather for accepting the fight. Before he was fighting everyone else, but he wasn’t fighting me. He has officially accepted the challenge.
“I want to thank the fans. I fought at Staples Center a couple of times and they were sell outs, so I appreciate that you guys (to the fans) always bring the love.”
ROGER MAYWEATHER, Mayeather’s Trainer
“This is going to be a tremendous fight. You have two tremendous fighters. This is what makes history. You have to challenge someone people think you can’t beat.
“This is how the world of boxing works. You have two very talented fighters and you will see what it means to be the best in the world. On May 1, you will pass down the judgment for who is the best of them all.”
NAAZIM RICHARDSON, Mosley’s Trainer
“You have people who are champions, you have people who are elite and you have people who are special. On May 1, you have two of the most special guys in the history of the sport facing off.
“My job is to dissect Floyd Mayweather and to implement an attack. Nothing is impenetrable, not even Floyd Mayweather.
“On May 1, we are going to convince this man to learn something new…how to lose!”
LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO of Mayweather Promotions
“I’ll tell you what; I am picking the guy with the undefeated record. Forty have come and forty have gone, and it will be no different on May 1.
“On May 1, Shane is going to bring his best, but his best won’t be enough.”
OSCAR DE LA HOYA, President of Golden Boy Promotions
“This is going to be one heck of a fight. I fought both guys and I lost to both guys. This isn’t going to be about who wants it more. This is going to be about the whole package. Mayweather is the best, and Mosley will fight anybody and come out on top.
“On Cinco de Mayo, let’s celebrate a great fight. Let’s celebrate two great fighters and lets celebrate a historic event.
“The undercard is going to be absolutely incredible. Tune in May 1.”
RICHARD SCHAEFER, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions
“These kind of fights come along once in a lifetime and this is going to be one of the most promoted fights in the history of the sport.
“We are here to set new records and set new standards. We have NASCAR-like sponsors. This is going to be the most promoted fight in the history of the sport.”
BOB HALLORAN, Vice President of Sports for MGM MIRAGE
“We are very lucky to have these two individuals back in our building. There is no home field advantage at the MGM MIRAGE, because both have fought here many times.
“Save the date. The weekend of May 1, you will want to be in Vegas.”
Tags: Boxing > Floyd Mayweather Jr. > Las Vegas > May 1 > Shane Mosley > superfight
Quotes From the “ShamRock’d” Press Conference
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(Twin River, Lincoln, RI)
Jimmy Burchfield (CES, President): “This is going to be a great show, a few days before St. Patrick’s Day (Irish), and the night of St. Joseph’s Day (Italian). In boxing, though, we’re all one ethnic group. At this show we’ll have Vinny Paz representing the Italians, Micky Ward the Irish.”
Micky Ward: “It’s going to be a great show. Jimmy always puts on a great card with competitive fights. That’s what fans want to see. I’m training a couple of guys fighting (Joey McCreedy and Sean Eklund). I’m not going to tell you they’re both going to win. They’re both ready and will give it their best — may the best man win.”
Vinny Paz: “I love Micky Ward. He ducked me. (“You were too light,” Ward said.) He’s a great guy and warrior. Jimmy Burchfield is my man.”
Danny O’Connor: “It would be easy for me to be up here and take all the credit, but it’s a team effort, and I don’t think they get enough credit – Leon Margules (promoter), Dave Keefe (head trainer and co-manager) and Rob Valle (co-manager). I want to thank my friends, family and fans. You keep me motivated. I want you to know how much I appreciate it. I am exciting to be in my first main event. It’s so close to home a lot of my fans will be able to watch me. I trained for this fight with (world champion) Juan Urango at the Fight Factory in Tampa. I consistently had good sparring. I’m going to keep doing what’s been successful. I’m improving each fight and, hopefully, this time I’ll top my last fight here.”
Jaime Clampitt: “Jimmy has always been a huge supporter of female boxing, something I’ve been quite involved in. It’s so tough for us getting fights and I thank Jimmy. This is a really exciting time for me. My daughter has her first birthday on St. Patrick’s Day. I gave birth last year and here I am fighting again. I feel better than before. I want to thank everyone for supporting me all the way.”
Eddie Soto: “I didn’t have to take this fight but Eklund deserved it. I was to say I was only down once, the other time I slipped (in their first fight won by Soto). I’m very strong and coming to fight hard for all my Latino fans out there. It (first fight vs. Eklund) could have gone either way. I wasn’t a judge and didn’t score the fight. I’m ready. Don’t leave your seats if the lights go out because it’s only going to be from all of our punches”
Sean Eklund: “Eddie (Soto) didn’t have to take this fight; you’re showing you’re a man. Me and Eddie will deliver. I’m looking forward to this fight, especially getting away from training with Micky. It’s been brutal.”
Joey McCreedy: “I love fighting at Twin River. I’m going back to the future with Dicky Eklund and Micky Ward at my side. It brings back good memories. Like Micky said, me and Sean are ready. I feel bad for whoever I’m fighting. I’m like a pit bull in a cage. They’re going to let m out March 19th. We’re a big family at CES; you gotta go hard or go home. It’s do or die for me.”
Keith Kozlin: “I’m really excited to be back fighting at Twin River. It’s a great place. My family and friends live it here. Jimmy always puts on great shows like this show here. I’m proud to be part of it. It’s going to be a great night of boxing.”
“ShamRock’d” FACT SHEET
Name: “ShamRock’d” Pro Card
Date: Friday night, March 19, 2009
Venue: Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, RI
Promoter: Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc.
Matchmaker: Ted Panagiotis
Tickets: $35.00, $50.00, $75.00 and $100.00 and 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.
Information: 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 6 PM/ET, first bout at 7 PM/ET.
(Twin River has waived its 18+ rule for “ShamRock’d.” Anybody under the age of 18 must be accompanied at all times by an adult and they must enter through the West entrance.)
Contact Pat Sullivan (Pat@CESBoxing.com/401.724.2253) for information about a special CES KO ticket value package.
-CES-
MAIN EVENT
8 ROUNDS – JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS
DANNY O’CONNOR FRANKLIN GONZALEZ
2008 US Olympic Team Alternate Dangerous Dominican
Framingham, MA Brooklyn, NY
10-0 (3 KOs) 13-3 (9 KOs)
6 ROUNDS – FEMALE JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS
JAIME “The Hurricane” CLAMPITT TBA
4-Time World Champion
Warwick, RI by way of Canada
20-4-1 (7 KOs)
EBA NEW ENGLAND LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
6 ROUNDS
EDDIE “The Puerto Rican Sensation” SOTO SEAN EKLUND
EBA N.E. Lightweight Champion Trained by “Irish” Micky Ward
Pawtucket, RI Lowell, MA
12-0 (4 KOs) 6-4 (1 KO)
6 ROUNDS – SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
“Irish” JOEY McCREEDY
EBA & New England Super Middleweight Champion TBA
Lowell, MA
11-4-1 (6 KOs)
6 ROUNDS – WELTERWEIGHTS
JASON “School Boy” PIRES JASON “Renegade” REVISH
Former USBA Super Bantamweight Champion Good Prospect
New Bedford, MA Golden Meadow, LA
22-3 (9 KOs) 10-1-1 (8 KOs)
4 ROUNDS – SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
KEITH KOZLIN ROBERTO BURGESS
Warwick, RI Philadelphia, PA
4-0 (2 KOs) 4-2 (2 KOs)
4 ROUNDS – LIGHTWEIGHTS
FRANKIE TRADER TBA
Philadelphia, PA
6-0 (2 KOs)
4 ROUNDS – HEAVYWEIGHTS
JESSIE BARBOZA TYYAB BEALE
3-Time New England Golden Gloves Champion Upset Minded
Barnstable, MA Newark, NJ
2-0 (2 KOs) 2-2 (1 KO)
(All Fights and Fighters subject to change)
Tags: Boxing > CES > Danny O'Connor > Eddie Soto > Jaime Clampitt > Jimmy Burchfield > Joey McCreedy > Keith Kozlin > Micky Ward > Sean Eklund > Vinny Paz
Rage in The Cage Report (March 05, 2010)
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Bad Blood
Saturday February 27, 2010
Gila River Casino ( Wild Horse Pass )
Chandler, AZ
Arizona’s Bad Blood Muay Thai is proud to announce an upcoming blockbuster 2010 year!
Doors Open: 6:00 PM, Fight Time: 7:00 PM
Pre-sale Tickets: $45, $30, $25 and $20. $5 higher on fight day. Plenty of free parking.
Tickets on sale soon at http://wingilariver.ticketforce.com/ or call –877-840-0457
New Gila River Casino
5040 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85226
Kicking off the New Year on Feb. 27th at the new state-on-the-art Ovations LIVE! Gila River ‘Wild Horse Pass’ Entertainment Theater.
Both balcony and lower level seating are available at this impressive venue.
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The public is invited to the official weigh-ins which will be held Friday Feb 26, 2010 starting at 5PM in the Encore Lounge at the Gila River Casino.
Fight Card:
Title Bout ( 5 rounds )
153: Damien Early vs Alex Naumoski USMTA Western Division Championship
Non Title bouts ( 3 rounds )
147: Freddie Lerma vs Kristian Miletics
165: Adrian Grotte vs Manny Olivarez
159: Gustavo Romero vs Andrew Erl
215: Zack Fischer vs Javier Reyes
195: Jeff Anderson vs Brandon Schmitt
172: Josh Bossardet vs Frankie Gomez
159: Jay Pages vs Gary Lopez
112: Angela Martian vs Kathy Harris
153: Roman Baca vs Robert Biggs
137: Gabe Medrano vs Ivan Cazares
190: Brian Trubl vs Guy Norwood
153: Mario Lujan vs Mike Kastiks
179: Daniel Madrid vs Eric Kitzman
172: Bob Gibson vs Daniel Muffin
153: Roy Blaldnegro vs Jay Harder
142: Brandon Lee James vs Aldo Escudero
142: Kelly Moyes vs Leslie Horne
179: Josh Carter vs TBA
142: Christian Toting vs TBA
205: Chris Gruler vs TBA
Fight card subject to change.
For more information please visit www.badbloodaz.com
Upcoming events:
Rage in the Cage
Saturday March 20, 2010
*The New Gila River Casino Showroom
Chandler, Arizona
Bad Blood #8 – Muay Thai Fights
Saturday May 22, 2010
*The New Gila River Casino Showroom
Chandler, Arizona
Rage in the Cage
Saturday June 26, 2010
*The New Gila River Casino Showroom
Chandler, Arizona
Bad Blood #9 – Muay Thai Fights
Saturday August 21, 2010
*The New Gila River Casino Showroom
Chandler, Arizona
Rage in the Cage
Saturday September 11, 2010
*The New Gila River Casino Showroom
Chandler, Arizona
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STRIKEFORCE MMA STARS TO APPEAR ON MTV2’S “ROCK N JOCK” THIS SATURDAY
Posted on | March 4, 2010 | No Comments
Saturday, March 6 at 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT on MTV2
WHO: MMA Star & MTV “Bully Beatdown” Host Jason “Mayhem” Miller
Former STRIKEFORCE Lightweight Champ Josh “The Punk” Thomson
Hard-Hitting Heavyweight Lavar “Big” Johnson
Knockout Artist Scott “Hands of Steel” Smith
WHAT: Count down the week’s top music videos on “Rock N Jock” on MTV2.
The STRIKEFORCE mixed martial arts (MMA) stars will be featured in the next two, all new episodes of “Rock N Jock” on MTV2, counting down the week’s top 10 rock videos as well as talking shop with and teaching host “Dirty” their mixed martial arts (MMA) tactics this Saturday, March 6 and next Saturday, March 13 at 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT.
Tune in this Saturday to hear what it’s like to fight at the Playboy Mansion, get training and fighting tips from some of the sport’s best, meet the beautiful STRIKEFORCE ring girls and see Mayhem’s personal music video pick.
The MMA stars will also give insight into what it’s like to fight a close friend in the cage, tips on how to survive a bar fight and how to stay in top shape to fight at the highest level.
WHEN: Saturday, March 6 at 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT on “Rock N Jock” on MTV2
Tags: Bully Beatdown > Jason Miller > Josh Thomson > Lavar Johnson > Mixed Martial Arts > MMA > MTV > music > Playboy Mansion > Rock N Jock > Strikeforce > television
CANADIAN HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT HAS EUROPE BUZZING
Posted on | March 4, 2010 | No Comments
Polish-Born Kielsa to Defend Belt Against Serb-Born Pajkic in Battle of Undefeated Europeans
TORONTO, ON – (Thursday, March 4, 2010) In the world of boxing, it’s a rare sight to see two burgeoning heavyweight stars putting their respective undefeated records on the line.
In the world of Canadian boxing, it’s Haley’s Comet.
But on March 27th, at Rumble at Rama XI, at Casino Rama, in Rama, Ontario, Greg “The Steel Pole” Kielsa (11-0, 5 KO’s) and Neven “No Surrender” Pajkic (11-0, 5 KO’s) will clash for Kielsa’s Canadian title, in a battle with more than just Canadian supremacy on the line.
While both boxers are now living and training in the Toronto area, this dream match-up has a real
European twist! The champion is an undefeated Polish–Canadian, and the challenger is an undefeated
Serbian–Canadian.
Despite the billing, and rare Canadian significance, this fight is in essence a European grudge match.
Kielsa was born in Bialystok Poland, and became an outstanding super-heavyweight on the Polish national team, winning four Polish amateur titles, and representing his country at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
He turned professional when he came to Canada in 2006, and has reeled off eleven straight victories, including a convincing 10 round decision over 6’ 7” giant Ray Olubowale in November of 2008 to claim the Canadian Heavyweight title.
Kielsa is trained by another former Olympian; 1988 silver medalist for Canada, Egerton Marcus.
Marcus, who fought for the world title at middleweight, and later sparred hundreds of rounds with everyone
from Lennox Lewis to the Klitschko brothers, doesn’t mince words in his assessment of Kielsa.
“Greg is really a special fighter, and I predict he will go a long way,” Marcus said assuredly. “He is in fantastic shape, undefeated and improving by leaps and bounds every day.”
“IT’S POLISH TIME!”
Pajkic, most assuredly, isn’t the least bit phased. The man they call “No Surrender” had an excellent
amateur career of his own before turning pro by knocking out Albertan Shelton Hinton, in Hinton’s backyard of Edmonton.
Like Kielsa, Pajkic’s pro career has begun with eleven straight wins, and is looking to KO the “Steel Pole”
to make it an even dozen.
And while Kielsa is being groomed by the sage advice of Marcus, Pajkic’s second set of eyes are equally honed, and come courtesy of trainer Peter Wyle, of the famed Cabbagetown Boxing Gym, in Toronto.
James Jardine, Kielsa’s manager, believes this fight harkens back to the days when big men ruled boxing, and fighters were groomed for greatness by taking on the best, and weren’t built up for instant fame by fighting decidedly inferior opposition.
“This really is a throwback to the days when heavyweights were king,” Jardine enthused. “We have two huge men (Kielsa at 6’ 4”, 240 lbs, and Pajkic at 6’ 3”, 250 lbs) that don’t particularly like each other. Both fighters will be in great shape, angry and throwing bombs. Both totally focused on a knock out!”
“It promises to be the best heavyweight fight in Canada in decades.”
In the evening’s main event, “The Canadian Kid” Steve Molitor, of Mississauga, Ontario, will attempt to become a two-time world champion, when he battles Soweto, South Africa’s Takalani Ndlovu for the vacant IBF Junior Featherweight title.
And in the third title fight of the night, Lisa “Bad News” Brown of Brampton, Ontario, takes on Ana Julaton of the Philippines, by way of San Francisco, California for the vacant WBA Junior Featherweight world championship.
Three more great fights will round out what promises to be easily one of the best cards in Canadian history.
Tickets for Rumble at Rama XI are $125, $75, $50 and $25 plus applicable taxes, and can be purchased in person at the Casino Rama box office, as well as at all Ticketmaster locations, or by calling (416) 870-8000.
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Tags: Boxing > Canada > Egerton Marcus > Greg Kielsa > Neven Pajkic > olympian > Poland
ALESSIO LOOKING TO MAKE NEW FANS
Posted on | March 4, 2010 | No Comments
John “The Natural” Alessio is a man that’s been in this sport for awhile, boasting a 30-12 pro record. With 11 years of MMA experience, Alessio has fought the top fighters in the world on multiple occasions in the highest venues possible. Going through the UFC, WEC, PRIDE, he has faced the likes of Diego Sanchez, Carlos Condit, Pat Miletich and Thiago Alves, who was Alessio’s toughest fight so far, saying “He kicks hard!”
Alessio is currently coming off of a tough, earned win that ended with a knockout at 1:34 in the third round over Luigi Fioranvanti. With an upcoming fight on March 5th in Omaha, Nebraska, Alessio will be going up against another tough opponent on the Ring of Fire card against Omaha’s own Matt Delanoit. While Alessio is looking forward to building a fan base in Omaha, he did say, “I think I have a tough fight on my hands.”
Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Alessio now lives and trains in Las Vegas, Nevada. As of late, John has been training with the Xtreme Couture Gym and the Tapout Training Center. With a great group of training partners, like Robert Drysdale, Gil Martinez, and Shawn Tompkins. Alessio can only take his skills and techniques to the next level now.
Tags: Carlos Condit > Diego Sanchez > John Alessio > Pat Miletich > PRIDE > Thiago Alves > UFC > WEC
Golden Gloves Tickets Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, Finals
Posted on | March 4, 2010 | No Comments
Gleason’s Gym is selling tickets for the following Golden Gloves shows. Please buy early, the quantity is limited and they will be sold out shortly.
The last of the Quarter-Finals. When: Friday, March 5, 2010. Where: Electrical Industries Center 67-35 Parsons Blvd Flushing, NY 11358 Time: 7:30 PM. Cost: $30.00
The last of the Semi-Finals. When: Friday, March 12, 2010 Where: Aviator Sports Hanger 5, Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn, NY Time: 7:30 PM. Cost: $25.00
The Finals. When: Thursday and Friday. March 25 and 26, 2010. Where: The Theater at Madison Square Garden 32nd Street and 7th Avenue New York, NY Time: 7:30 PM Cost: To be announced. Not available yet.
What is your prediction???? Mayweather or Mosley????
Tags: amateur boxing > Gleason's gym > Golden Gloves > Madison Square Garden
Support Gleason’s Pro Boxers-Buy Tickets for Broadway Boxing
Posted on | March 4, 2010 | No Comments
DiBella Entertainment presents Broadway Boxing on Wednesday, March 31, 2010. This event will take place at the very popular BB King, Blues Club And Grill located at 237 W 42nd St. in midtown New York. The doors open at 6:30PM and the first bout starts at 7:00PM. The tickets are priced at: $125, $100, $75 and $55.
The previous shows at this location have been standing room only. For a good seat, buy your tickets early.
Gleason’s own Keisher Fire McLeod-Wells (The women who works here at the front desk) is making her second New York appearance. Her record is 2 wins and 1 loss. The loss was a very controversial decision in Panama against a local Panamanian girl.
Come cheer her on. Let the judges know she is from New York.
Keisher aka “Fire” is selling tickets to support her spot on the show. Help her out and buy your tickets today from Gleason s Gym.
Come cheer her on. Let the judges know she is from New York.
Fire is selling tickets to support her spot on the show. Help her out and buy your tickets today from Gleason s Gym.
Two other boxers on the card training out of Gleason s Gym are: Undefeated Tor Hamer 10-0 and undefeated Tito Bracero 8-0.
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