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Takedown Radio Report (1-20-10)

Posted on | January 20, 2010 | No Comments

The Brute adidas Studios of TDR will be on the road this week as we head to the SE and Atlanta, Georgia for the Clinch Gear SouthEastern Prep School Slam at Holy Innocents. http://www.fcpsports.com/teamsitepro/sotheastern_school_slam/index.php

Join us for LIVE Video/Audio starting at 3:30 PM eastern on Friday the 22nd of January at Takedownradio.com

Saturday we’ll tell the story of this event and it’s founder Jeff Walrich as we present our regular broadcast of TDR Radio/TV from 10 AM Eastern to 12 Noon. Special guests for sure.

The finals of this huge event will be broadcast on Flo as we man the PA mic and help present the wards to the athletes along with our partners at Clinch Gear.

Next week- Arizona State Vs. Oregon State Live from Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona
Please note that Episode 41 of TDR TV is now up on all the top web sites around the country and is available for your viewing. TDR every week! It’s appointment Radio and TV! Join us at Takedownradio.com. America’s Wrestling Radio Talk Show airs on Supertalk 1570 in Michigan, AM 1460 KXNO in Iowa and on a radio station near you or on line at many of our broadcast partners around the world including Livesportsvideo.com. TDR “the Radio Program” airs 9 AM to 11 AM CST every Saturday morning we look forward to having you listen. Thank you!

THE “WILD WILD” WEST TAKES ON THE “ACE”

Posted on | January 20, 2010 | No Comments

Just a month after a disappointing cancellation of her scheduled bout with Kasha Chamblin, K “Wild Wild” West is looking to start off her world title campaign for 2010.

This Thursday, January 21, 2010 at the San Manuel Indian & Bingo Casino in Highland, California, West (11-1-0, 2 KO’s) will be squaring off against former three-time world champion, Ada “the Ace” Velez (16-3-2, 6 KO’s) in what’s sure to be considered a showdown between the past and future of women’s boxing.

The bout will be the co-main event of the evening as both fighters slug it out for a title. West took the fight on short notice but has been active in the gym sparring with sure to be future world champion Dianna Guiterrez. Guiterrez is a southpaw and has given West a good look of what Velez will bring come fight night.

Taking time out of her training camp in Moreno Valley, California, West stated the following, “I’ve been following Ada’s career and have much respect for her accomplishments, but come Thursday night, I’m putting all that behind me and I’m coming to fight. The way I see it is, I have to fight the best, to be the best and Ada has been considered one of the best out there.”

When speaking to manager and trainer Juan West, he indicated that, “I hesitated to take the fight because I know how tough Ada is, but the world needs to know how tough K is and like most of her past opponents who were thinking, don’t let the pretty face and sweet smile fool you; K’s the real deal.”

This event is being brought to you by Patrick Ortiz of Ringside Tickets and will be headlined by Jose “El Nino” Reynoso (11-3-0, 1 KO) battling undefeated Aris Ambriz (13-0-0 8 KO’s) for the vacant GBU junior welterweight Americas championship. Tickets for the event are priced at $40 and $30 and can be purchased at the San Manuel box office or online at Ticketmaster.

Lundy-Abril Headlines Friday night’s Boston Pop pro boxing card—FIGHT TO BE SHOWN ON ON TAPE DELAY ON GFL

Posted on | January 20, 2010 | No Comments

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Jan. 19, 2010) – Professional boxing returns to Boston this Friday night as Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES) presents “Boston Pop,” headlined by exciting Philadelphia junior welterweight “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy against former Cuban amateur star Richard “El Tigre” Abril in the 10-round main event at The Roxy in the famed Theater District.

THE ENTIRE FIGHT CARD CAN BE SEEN ON SUNDAY JANUARY 24TH ON WWW.GOFIGHTLIVE.TV FOR $4.99 by clicking:

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Lundy (16-0-1, 10 KOs), fighting out of Philadelphia, has boldly predicted a win by third-round stoppage against Abril (12-1, 6 KOs), whose lone loss was by a 10-round split decision to Breidis Prescott, who in his following fight knocked out rising star Amir Khan in the opening round.

“CES is a national promotional company that promoted shows last year in Texas, New York and North Dakota,” promoter Jimmy Burchfield said, “but our home base is in New England and we’re reestablishing our presence in Boston to go with the shows we put on in Rhode Island and Connecticut. CES shows are known for competitive, entertaining bouts from the top to bottom of the card. Friday night is a continuation of that with a great main event along with some of the top New England fighters in action.

“We’re also inducting Carlos Garcia, who has done so much for kids at the Worcester Boys and Girl Club for years, into the CES Ring of Honor. Dr. Edgar Ballenas will be presented a special achievement award for all he’s done to help New England boxing. Plus, we’ll have former world champions Vinny Paz and John Ruiz as special guests. It’s going to be a great night.”

The 6-round co-feature pits intra-state rivals Chris Traietti (8-1, 5 KOs), an Iraq War veteran from Quincy, and dangerous Lawrence super middleweight Eddie “Thunder” Caminero (5-3, 5 KOs).

Two former New England amateur standouts, Peabody (MA) welterweight Simeon Dunwell (10-1, 3 KOs) and Josh “Bam Bam” Beeman (4-5-3, 2 KOs), of Providence, throw down in another 6-round match.

In 4-round undercard bouts, Boston light heavyweight Maceo Crowder (1-0, 1 KO), whose brother is 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius Andrade, meets New Haven’s pro-debuting Greg McCoy; Quincy junior lightweight Ryan “The Polish Prince” Kielczewski (6-0, 2 KOs) takes on Francisco Palacios (4-9-5, 1 KO); Hartford middleweight David Bauza (3-0, 3 KOs) faces Erix Quinteros (2-3).

Ticket prices for “Boston Pop” are $40.00, $50.00 and $75.00 and available to purchase by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254) or going online at www.cesboxing.com.

Contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) for more information. Doors open at 6:30 PM/ET, first bout at 8 PM/ET.

Cool Combat Sports Links: Mixed Martial Arts, Wrestling, Boxing (1-19-10)

Posted on | January 19, 2010 | No Comments

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Lundy-Abril Headlines Friday night’s “Boston Pop” pro boxing card

Posted on | January 19, 2010 | No Comments

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Jan. 19, 2010) – Professional boxing returns to Boston this Friday night as Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES) presents “Boston Pop,” headlined by exciting Philadelphia junior welterweight “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy against former Cuban amateur star Richard “El Tigre” Abril in the 10-round main event at The Roxy in the famed Theater District.

Lundy (16-0-1, 10 KOs), fighting out of Philadelphia, has boldly predicted a win by third-round stoppage against Abril (12-1, 6 KOs), whose lone loss was by a 10-round split decision to Breidis Prescott, who in his following fight knocked out rising star Amir Khan in the opening round.

“CES is a national promotional company that promoted shows last year in Texas, New York and North Dakota,” promoter Jimmy Burchfield said, “but our home base is in New England and we’re reestablishing our presence in Boston to go with the shows we put on in Rhode Island and Connecticut. CES shows are known for competitive, entertaining bouts from the top to bottom of the card. Friday night is a continuation of that with a great main event along with some of the top New England fighters in action.

“We’re also inducting Carlos Garcia, who has done so much for kids at the Worcester Boys and Girl Club for years, into the CES Ring of Honor. Dr. Edgar Ballenas will be presented a special achievement award for all he’s done to help New England boxing. Plus, we’ll have former world champions Vinny Paz and John Ruiz as special guests. It’s going to be a great night.”

The 6-round co-feature pits intra-state rivals Chris Traietti (8-1, 5 KOs), an Iraq War veteran from Quincy, and dangerous Lawrence super middleweight Eddie “Thunder” Caminero (5-3, 5 KOs).

Two former New England amateur standouts, Peabody (MA) welterweight Simeon Dunwell (10-1, 3 KOs) and Josh “Bam Bam” Beeman (4-5-3, 2 KOs), of Providence, throw down in another 6-round match.

In 4-round undercard bouts, Boston light heavyweight Maceo Crowder (1-0, 1 KO), whose brother is 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius Andrade, meets New Haven’s pro-debuting Greg McCoy; Quincy junior lightweight Ryan “The Polish Prince” Kielczewski (6-0, 2 KOs) takes on Francisco Palacios (4-9-5, 1 KO); Hartford middleweight David Bauza (3-0, 3 KOs) faces Erix Quinteros (2-3).

Ticket prices for “Boston Pop” are $40.00, $50.00 and $75.00 and available to purchase by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254) or going online at www.cesboxing.com.

Contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) for more information. Doors open at 6:30 PM/ET, first bout at 8 PM/ET.

-CES-

Sherif Younan, Jr. “Boxing’s Next Phenom”

Posted on | January 19, 2010 | 11 Comments

BROOKLYN (Jan. 20, 2010) – Born with boxing flowing through his veins, 14-year-old prodigy Sherif “Sugar Boy” Younan, Jr. could turnout to be the struggling sports savior in a few more years, based on his increased dominance in the amateurs, where he has captured too many championship belts (15), trophies (15) and medals (30) to fit into one room.

Younan recently captured top honors in the 165-pound division of the Northeast Regional Silver Gloves Tournament, qualifying for his fourth straight trip to The Nationals (Feb. 3-6 in Independence, Missouri), where he’s been a 3-time winner in three different weight classes. It’s been difficult enough keeping track of how many national and regional tournaments he’s won as a junior boxer.

His father, Sherif, has been his coach since The Phenom first entered a gym to celebrate his second birthday. His cake was in the shape of boxing gloves and another New York City trainer, Colin Morgan, gave the youngster a baby heavy bag as a gift.

Despite his youth, the Utrechet High freshman (in Brooklyn) is far from a boy among men at the Coney Island Gym, where he regularly trains and often spars with established professionals such as former IBF light welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi, who Sherif’s father now serves as head trainer, Danny Jacobs, Jr., Curtis Stevens, Joe Greene, 2008 U.S. Olympian Sadam Ali, and Gary Starks, Jr., among the more notables.

“My son has been blessed by God,” the elder Sherif attributed his son’s skills. “We saw it, star quality as a boxer, when he was just a baby. He loved boxing from the first day in the gym. He started boxing competitively when he was only 8 years old in the 80-85 pound class. Last year, he fought at 139 pounds in The Nationals and now he’s at 165. He keeps winning as he grows. Someday, I think he’ll be a champion light heavyweight, if not a heavyweight.

“I think Sherif is like a young Roy Jones, Jr. – quick hands, great footwork and more power as he ages. He’s kind of a cross between a young Roy and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. His defense is real good and he throws a lot of punches. We have a great team and one guy who has really helped is Mario Boxing 360), a good friend and advisor who has shown a lot of support and love for my son. We don’t know exactly where we’re going, yet, but Mario will be one of the key guys guiding my son’s career. He’s going all of the way with us and we want to thank him for being in our corner.”

Sherif, unfortunately, falls one month shy of being old enough to qualify for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team, which leaves Team Younan with what can only be described as a great problem – wait for the 2016 Olympics or turn pro at 17.

“I love boxing,” the man-child remarked between training sessions. “I’ve learned so much being around pros in the gym — Paulie everyday, Curtis a lot, and Sadam is like my big brother. I never get tired of winning and I’m always in a rush to get my next belt. An Olympic gold medal has always been my dream, but I’ll leave that (waiting for 2016 or turning pro) to my father and Mario (Boxing 360).

“Being trained by my father has been great. Mario (Boxing 360) is family; I gave him my winning medal from last year’s National PAL Tournament in appreciation for what he’s done for me.

“You know, if I were fighting myself, I’d run. My best punch is a left hook to the body; nobody can take it. I do throw a lot of punches, all precision punches – I hit ‘em right and don’t waste any.”

Sherif’s father/coach isn’t concerned with the decision he and his team will have to eventually make in a couple of years, regarding the Olympics or turning pro. No real concern right now because they have another tournament to dominate later this month at the 2010 National Silver Gloves.

“I just know that my son is going to be a real star in boxing,” the Egyptian native concluded. “He’ll only be 19 for the 2016 Olympics, but, then again, a lot of the Cuban and Russian (amateur) fighters are in their thirties. A lot of top pros didn’t box in the Olympics – Mike Tyson, Zab Judah and others. Winning an Olympic gold medal has always been my son’s dream, but turning pro at 17 instead of waiting around for 2016 is going to be tempting. It is what it is. We’ll see.”

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ENNIS – VAZQUEZ MOVED TO MAIN EVENT ON FEBRUARY 5TH AT THE LEGENDARY BLUE HORIZON

Posted on | January 19, 2010 | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PHILADELPHIA (JANUARY 18TH, 2010)—On Friday night, February 5th, USBA Jr. Middleweight champion, Derek “Pooh” Ennis will battle Edwin Vazquez in a special eight round Jr. Middleweight bout.

The fight will highlight a night of boxing promoted by Vernoca L. Michael and Blue Horizon Boxing Inc. as the world’s number-one boxing venue presents the annual “Valentine’s Day Special”

This bout was originally scheduled to take place on January 15th at The Arena in Philadelphia but was pushed back due to an ankle injury suffered by Ennis.

Ennis, 19-2-1 with twelve knockouts won the USBA Jr. Middleweight title with a tremendous back and forth brawl as he won a hard fought twelve round unanimous decision over Eromosele Albert on October 16th and The Legendary Blue Horizon.

Ennis and Albert exchanged hard combinations in close and the near-sellout crowd at The Legendary Blue Horizon was entertained as the fight was one of the best in Philadelphia in the past few years.

Ennis won by scores of 116-112, 115-113 and 115-113 in the bout for which most ringside observers thought could have gone either way.

That win catapulted Ennis into the world rankings as he is now ranked number-thirteen by the IBF.

The win over Albert was Ennis’ seventh straight victory and he holds win over Albert (22-3-1), John Mackey (11-3-2) and Troy Browning (20-2-1) in that streak.

This will be Ennis fourth appearance at The Legendary Blue Horizon (3-0, 2 KO’s) with his most recent bout being the classic fight with Albert.

Vazquez is a seventeen year veteran and has a record of 22-14-2 with eight knockouts.

The native of Santurce, Puerto Rico has been in with some of the biggest names in boxing as evidenced by a resume that includes fights with former world title challengers, Demetrius Hopkins, Antonio Diaz, former WBO Jr. Welterweight champion Ricardo Torres, Matthew Hatton, and former Undisputed Welterweight champion Zab Judah.

Vazquez won the WBA Fedecaribe Welterweight title with a twelve round unanimous decision over Jose Correa (13-1) on March 23, 2007 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Local fans may remember Vazquez last appearance in the area as he lost a razor thin unanimous decision to Eric Mitchell (20-4-1) on March 15, 2008 in Sewell, New Jersey in a bout that was for the IBC Continental-America’s title.

The fight was controversial as Vazquez was deducted a point in round three for a low blow. If not for that deduction the fight would have been a draw.

In an exciting eight round co-feature, Loren Myers of Fresno, California will square off against former world title challenger Israel “Pito” Cardona.

Myers quickly became a fan favorite at The Legendary Blue Horizon after his last outing on December 4th when he battled Gee Cullmer (16-1) to one of the most controversial draws in recent memory. It was a fight where most ringsiders thought Myers dominated and should have had his hand raised and the out of towner received a standing ovation from The Blue Horizon crowd.

Myers of Fresno, California has a record of 7-7-1 with two knockouts and is coming off that disputed draw on December 4th at The Legendary Blue Horizon.

Cardona of Hartford, Connecticut brings in a record of 36-10 with twenty-eight wins coming by knockouts.

Cardona is a seventeen year veteran and raced out to a record of 17-0 with thirteen knockouts before winning the IBO International Super Featherweight title with a twelve round unanimous decision over Jeff Mayweather. Cardona made two title defenses over Mike Capiello (29-4) and Steve Larrimore (24-17).

Cardona lost a split decision to former world champion Charles “The Natural” Murray (39-4) before winning the USBA Lightweight championship with a stunning third round stoppage over Ivan Robinson (23-1).

Cardona made two defenses of that crown before adding the NABF championship with a twelve round split decision over Golden Johnson (15-1-2).

After scoring a seventh round stoppage over Joel Perez (24-2-2), Cardona lost in his only world title shot when he dropped a twelve round unanimous decision to Paul Spadafora.

After that title bout, Cardona went 3-3 in his next six bout before a four year hiatus.

When Cardona returned from that break he scored two quick knockouts before four consecutive losses to top guys such as Juan Buendia (13-1); Mike Jones (11-0); Antonin Decarie (17-0) and his last bout a very close unanimous decision to Hector Camacho Jr. (48-3-1) on August 29 in Cleveland.

In an eight round Featherweight bout, top prospect Eric “The Outlaw” Hunter (11-1, 4 KO’s) of Philadelphia will take on an opponent to be named.

In a four round Heavyweight bout, Former World Jr. Amateur champion Joey Dewejko (1-0) will make his long awaited Philadelphia debut when he takes on Damon Clement (0-2) of Ohio in a four round bout.

In a four round Welterweight bout, Ronald Cruz (7-0, 4 KO’s) of Bethlehem, PA will take on an opponent to be named.

In a four round Heavyweight bout, Tim Johnson (4-1, 2 KO’s) of Philadelphia will take on Patrick Budd (2-1, 1 KO) of Dumfries, VA

John Bolden (1-0, 1 KO) of New York will battle Ricardo Johnson (1-0) of Cincinnati, OH in a four round Heavyweight affair.

In a four round Ladies Welterweight bout, Jackie Davis (3-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will take on debuting Tanya Martinez of Colorado Springs, CO

Undefeated Swedish Heavyweight, Andres Gustafson (3-0, 1 KO) of Norrkoping, Sweden will take on Levay King (0-1) in a four round bout.

Debuting Clemente Bethea of Philadelphia will take on Henry Northan (0-1) of Philadelphia in a Jr. Welterweight bout scheduled for four rounds.

In a four round welterweight bout, Ronald Cruz (7-0, 4 KO’s) and debuting Jr. Welterweight Clemente Bethea of Philadelphia will see action in separate four round bouts against opponents to be named.

Tickets are going fast for this exciting boxing event. The perfect pre-Valentine gift for your boxing enthusiast.

Ticket prices for this great night of boxing are $200 for Queen Seating, $125 for Presidential Seats, $65 for VIP Seating, $55 for Ringside Seating and $45 for General Admission Seating. Tickets can be purchased by calling 215-763-0500 or through PayPal by clicking here. Doors open at 6:30 PM / First Bout begins at 7:30 P.M.

The Legendary Blue Horizon™

1314 North Broad Street in Philadelphia, PA

Cool Combat Sports Links: Mixed Martial Arts, Wrestling, Boxing (1-18-10)

Posted on | January 18, 2010 | No Comments

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