NABC Champ Calvin Kattar signs with XCFL for its Feb 6th MMA Show

Posted on | January 11, 2010 | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 11, 2010, Team Kattar is proud to announce that Calvin Kattar has signed with the XCFL. Kattar (8-1) is one of the top lightweights in the East Coast and current NABC Champion. The red hot prospect has taken the MMA world by storm carrying a five fight winning streak as he takes on fellow up and coming fighter Taylor “King” Solomon (2-0) at the XCFL debut. This February 6th fight pits two top tier lightweights from the U.S. and Canada respectively, in what is sure to be fight of the night at the Best Western Event Center in Marlboro, MA.

Twenty-one year old Kattar, who fights out of Xtreme Fitness in Chelmsford, MA, has been in a league of his own as of late. He has finished 4 out of his last 5 opponents by TKO or Submission within the 1st round. “I’m really excited to sign on with the XCFL,” Kattar said. “The XCFL has already positioned itself to become the premiere MMA Promotion in the North East and I couldn’t be happier. Donny Mustapha [XCFL’s matchmaker and co-promoter] and Dave Diamond [XCFL’s co-promoter] are great guys that I know they are determined to make this promotion a success. ”

Kattar, who now lives in Andover, MA graduated from Methuen High School in 2006 and has trained in the art of MMA for the past 3 years. “2010’s going to be a big year for me,” says Kattar. I’m fully dedicating myself to my training and fighting. I really want to make a career out of this and won’t stop until I reach the top.” Calvin’s hard work and determination has already paid dividends in his community. He has just recently been recognized by the town of Methuen as a role model to young kids as well as an outstanding citizen receiving a proclamation by the Methuen City Council and the mayor of Methuen, Mr. William Manzi.

Calvin’s opponent, Taylor “King” Solomon, has been making quite the name for himself as well. Solomon, who hails from Ontario, Canada, boasts a professional MMA record of 2-0. Taylor has great talent and has yet to
be defeated in his young pro career, making this fight a must-win for both fighters. A win for Solomon at this event catapults him into the ranks of top 155 lb contenders in the North East.

Along with this much-anticipated fight, the XCFL will also have two title matches on the card. The main event of the evening will feature top prospect, Chris Grandmaison (9-4), taking on Dragon Lair’s Saul Almeida
(7-0) for the 145 lb Featherweight Title Belt. Grandmaison has won three of his past four fights while Almeida has yet to be defeated in his young career. Also on the card, the Co-Main Event of the evening will
pit Roger Brackett (5-1) vs. Alexandre Moreno (8-3) for the Light Heavyweight Title. Both fighters are eager for a shot at the belt and will leave it all in the cage for a chance at becoming the champ.

Buy Tickets here: http://tinyurl.com/XCFL-Tickets

All fights are scheduled for five, five-minute rounds; fighters and fights are subject to change. Doors open at 6pm and the show starts at 7pm. Tickets priced at $40.00, $50.00, and$100.00. Tickets are also available through the XCFLMMA.com website as well as any additional information you may need.

FEBRUARY 20, 2010 TRIBUTE TO BROCKTON’S OWN ALLIE COLOMBO: TRAINER TO WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION ROCKY MARCIANO

Posted on | January 10, 2010 | No Comments

ANALYZING THE POTENTIAL FOR A PAC-MAN VS. PRETTY BOY SUPERFIGHT IN 2010

Posted on | January 10, 2010 | No Comments

By: Patrick and Darren McElligott

“A boxing match is like a cowboy movie – there’s got to be good guys, and there’s got to be bad guys. That’s what people pay to see, the bad guy get beat. But I changed things. I don’t get beat.”

–Charles “Sonny” Liston

Now that it appears that boxing’s most interesting, important, and lucrative bout – Mayweather vs Pacquiao – is not going to happen in March, it is interesting to consider the response of the Great Sport’s “experts” and fans, in the context of Sonny Liston’s timeless quote. It does not require the training of a professor in sociology to accurately identify the roles that Manny and Floyd play in the preview of this old western: the Pac Man is definitely that good guy, versus Floyd the villain. Yet, a brief review of the sociological ingredients may shed light on what is needed to insure this Super Fight is made later in 2010, on a level playing field.

It is no coincidence that boxing, far more so than any other sport, reflects the nature of the larger society. Boxing has long held a special fascination for politicians, just as boxers have for the great authors. Hence, in American society, we find ample evidence that a certain group of black boxers were type-cast in a manner that fit the needs of the larger society to express its fears and anxieties. In this first group, there are Sonny Liston, Mike Tyson, Rubin Carter, and other men who were viewed as Bigger Thomas of Richard Wright’s 1940 classic, “Native Son.” These “bad guys” were so dangerous, both inside and out of the ring, that boxing fans payed to see a “good guy” beat them.

There is a much smaller sub-group of black fighters that Floyd Mayweather, Jr., belongs to. Though the “experts” and fans today will dispute if his skill-level and ring accomplishments justify his being placed in this group, his inclusion has more to do with his role, based upon style. And, in this case, “style” definitely includes the manner in which the man carries himself both inside and out of the ring. This very small group includes Jack Johnson and Muhammad Ali (in the first half of his legendary career).

In the ring, each showed uncanny defensive skills; tended to fight “safely,” rather than with the aggression that many fans prefer; and displayed a hint of arrogance, rooted in their belief that their skill-level was far superior than that of their opponents. Outside the ring, each came across as arrogant, sometimes offensive, and to take pleasure in exploiting the tensions between the self-identified elite society, and those on the margins. In Johnson and Ali’s day, those tensions could be more narrowly defined in “black and white” terms; today, while our society has made significant advances in the context of race relations, there are still a number of very real cultural divides – which is one reason why, early in his historic campaign for the presidency, Barack Obama’s advisers were opposed to their candidate appearing in public with Floyd Mayweather, Jr., as he had wanted to.

In Johnson’s day, there was the very public search for a Great White Hope to defeat him. His defense against former champion Jim Jefferies remains one of the most important sociological events in our nation’s history. In boxing circles, there remains a belief that during this time, Johnson “ducked” certain black contenders. However, if one is familiar with Johnson (read G.C. Ward’s 2004 “Unforgivable Blackness,” for example), it becomes apparent that in truth, Johnson did not “duck” them – he was a complex character, who held grudges against those who denied him his opportunity earlier in his career. It is in this context that Mayweather’s behavior towards Shane Mosley – who refused numerous offers to fight Floyd earlier in his career – is best understood.

Once heavyweight champion Cassius Clay became Muhammad Ali, many of those same “experts” who knew that Sonny Liston would destroy him in their first fight, were hoping that Liston would recapture the title in their return match. After that brief encounter, the search for a contender with Any Hope went out. It wasn’t until early in the second half of his career that Joe Frazier, one of the sports world’s greatest athletes and a proud black American, was miscast as a White Hope by those who were blinded by their hatred of Ali, that he was finally defeated in the ring.

That there is a similar blind-spot today seems obvious. Boxing writers and promoters have looked for the next Oscar de la Hoya, a fighter who can sell extraordinary amounts of Pay-Per-View with their big fights. HBO, for example, invested in a talented young contender that they attempted to sell the public as the next Golden Boy, and remain bitter over how he lost his first showcased main event. At the same time, they ignore that Floyd Mayweather’s fights continue to sell at the top level. Certainly, much of the credit goes to opponents like Ricky Hatton and Oscar; however, in each fight, many people paid for the chance to see Floyd get beat.

That passions prevent objectivity in many fans can be easily documented in reading some of the internet columns regarding the proposed Pacquiao vs Mayweather fight. For many fans, it is a given that Pacquiao will definitely – indeed, easily – defeat Mayweather. It is just as sure to happen as Sonny Liston knocking out Cassius Clay, or George Foreman destroying Muhammad Ali. In truth, the reason this fight would be great is because it involves the two fighters with the greatest skill level today, and because either man could win.

Both Pacquiao and Mayweather rank extremely high in terms of skill level: they are physically gifted, highly motivated, and have been able to impose their will upon the top opposition they have faced. In a match-up between them, the fighters and the public have the right to insist on a level playing field. That some fighters and trainers have attempted to gain an unfair advantage in the ring is beyond question. The recent HBO documentary “Assault in the Ring” provider a reminder of the potential for a tragic outcome. The Mosley vs Margarito hand-wrap controversy shows that the temptation to seek an unfair advantage remains strong. And boxing, like other sports, creates a situation where some athletes and their closest advisers will seek to use illegal or banned substances, for their own advantage.

The issue of Mayweather’s position on blood testing has generated controversy within the boxing community. The validity of Mayweather’s concerns was substantiated, beyond any doubt, by Teddy Atlas’s stunning reporting on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights on January 8. Teddy Atlas is a man who places the highest value on the principles of honesty and telling the truth. Last Friday, he talked about two e-mails from Team Pacquiao to Team Mayweather regarding the issue of blood tests. Any attempt to discredit Mayweather’s position in light of Teddy’s reporting is, in sociological terms, a Fundamental Attribution Error. All of the boxing community should be in favor of the principles of truth and fairness in the sport. It’s that simple.

Well before it appeared the fight would not happen in March, Top Rank was considering three other opponents for Pacquiao. That Paul Malignaggi was the first name mentioned suggests that they had not done their homework, considering that he has openly expressed his opinions on the topic of Manny and performance-enhancing substances.

During this same period, Mayweather’s team was focused exclusively on Floyd vs Manny. It’s the most exciting contest in all of sports, at this time. It should be held on a level playing field. Mayweather isn’t asking Pacquiao to submit to any conditions that he is not willing to be subjected to. When the “bad guy” asks for a level of fairness that the “good guy” refuses to accept, it suggests that there are sub-plots in the cowboy flick that could make it a classic. Let’s get it on!

Caramelito Promotions and Jab Promotion open the year with WBO Europe title fight

Posted on | January 10, 2010 | No Comments

Vaasa-based only a one year old Finnish professional boxing stable Caramelito Promotions, which is led by manager and promoter Petro Koskimies, on Saturday evening the 6th of February they will arrange the biggest and highest level professional boxing show which has ever seen at the city of Vaasa. The show will be co-promoted by Caramelito Promotions and Saint Petersburg (Russia) –based Jab Promotion which is led by Vitaly Supichenko and former EBU Bantamweight Champion Alexander Yagupov. The show will also start the professional boxing year in Finland in 2010.

The show is called as Amarillo Boxing Night 2 – Taistelu mestaruudesta (Battle for the title) and it will contain five international fights including two championship bouts.

The main event scheduled for 12 rounds for the vacant WBO Europe Welterweight –title between Jab Promotion´s undefeated Tajikistan-born, Saint Petersburg-based Sherali “The Lion” Mamadaliev, 28, and Marseille-based Frenchman Frederic Serre, 29. Both Mamadaliev (9-0, 5 KO) and Serre (10-4, 2 KO) will be fighting for the first title of their pro careers and surely they will provide some rarely offered entertainment for Finnish audience. While facing Serre, who has taken his best victory over German (BDB) light middleweight champion Maurice Weber back in December 2008 in Germany, Mamadaliev will be in a real step-up-class fight while French boxer is even higher ranked by BoxRec.

In the another already published match-up Caramelito Promotions´ own undefeated heavyweight prospect Janne ”Finnish Butterbean” Katajisto, 31, who is managed by Petro Koskimies and who is former two-time Finnish national Super Heavyweight champion as an amateur will face the most difficult challenge of his career so far while squaring off with Ladislav Kovarik (CZE), 34, who has fought 9 times victoriously of his 14 outcomes as pro.

-For my fighter Janne Katajisto (3-0, 2 KO) this is a real big test which he absolutely has to pass to prove that he is ready for longer fights in his upcoming bouts. Kovarik, who has fought for example with Yakup Saglam (then 21 – 0, 18 KO) and former kick boxing world champion and K1-star Jerome Le Banner (then 5 – 0 as pro boxer), will be an experienced and dangerous opponent for Katajisto at this point of career, says manager-promoter Koskimies.

-The show will also be the concrete start for the co-operation between Caramelito Promotions and Jab Promotion. This time two boxers from Jab Promotion will step into the ring in high level fights but in future also my Finnish fighters will visit at their shows in Russia. I do believe that this kind of co-operation will help both stables to improve their shows and will be beneficial for both stables and their boxer. I´m very happy with all the business we have done with Jab Promotion so far, continues Petro Koskimies.

Three more fights including one international title fight will be announced later this January.

Cool Combat Sports Links: Mixed Martial Arts, Wrestling, Boxing (1-08-10)

Posted on | January 9, 2010 | No Comments

Episode # 3 of Grappling Radio featuring Rafael Lovato, Jr. and Ryan Hall

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Fighting Stances’ 2009 Fighter of the Year

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Meet Dana White, the King of Mixed Martial Arts

WRESTLING CANADA OFFICIALS UNDERSTAND CHALLENGE FACING GSP

Ex-NFL Pro Herschel Walker Makes MMA Debut at Strikeforce Vs. Greg Nagy

Mixed-Martial Arts: Too Violent for W.Va.?

Mixed martial arts: Best of the Best 18 coming Jan. 15

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Separating fact from fiction in regard to Wrestler of the Decade Triple H

Nebraska 197-pounder Brester showed up as a walk-on, wants to leave as a national champion

Robinson wrestling is loaded

Wrestling’s Linda McMahon is in Connecticut Senate Race to Stay

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GABRIEL CAMPILLO VS. BEIBUT SHUMENOV CLASH IN REMATCH FOR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE ON JANUARY 29 AT HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO IN LAS VEGAS AND TELEVISED LIVE ON FOX SPORTS NET

Posted on | January 9, 2010 | No Comments

TICKETS ON SALE TOMORROW, SATURDAY, JANUARY 9 AT 12 PM PT!

LOS ANGELES, January 8 – On Friday, January 29, KZ Event Productions and Golden Boy Promotions are pleased to present an evening of world championship boxing when they present “Fight Night With De La Hoya and Hopkins: Campillo vs. Shumenov II” at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In the 12-round main event, Spain’s Gabriel Campillo will defend his WBA Light Heavyweight World Title against Las Vegas resident Beibut Shumenov, who will defend his IBA Light Heavyweight World Title, in a rematch of their heated 2009 title fight. In that August bout, Campillo upset the odds in an exciting 12 rounder that saw both men hit the deck before the Spaniard took the razor-thin and highly controversial majority decision.

“Fight Night With De La Hoya and Hopkins: Campillo vs. Shumenov II” is presented by KZ Event Productions and Golden Boy Promotions, with Campillo vs. Shumenov presented in association with Sampson Boxing LLC. The bout will be televised live on Fox Sports Net (FSN) and its regional sports network affiliates beginning at 11 pm ET / 8 pm PT (check local listings). Doors will open at 6 pm and the first bell rings at 7 pm.

Tickets for this action-packed night of boxing, which will be hosted by and attended by future Hall of Famers Oscar de la Hoya and Bernard Hopkins, are priced at $150, $125, $100, $50 and $40 (general admission standing room tickets), and go on sale this Saturday morning, January 9, at 12pm PT. Tickets may be purchased at the Hard Rock Hotel Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, online at www.Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.

Also in action will be undefeated Cuban star Erislandy Lara, Uzbekistani standouts Gayrat Ahmedov and Ravshan Hudaynazarov, and hot California prospect Ronny Rios.

A professional since 2002, 31-year-old Gabriel Campillo (19-2, 6 KO’s) really hit his stride 2009. Formerly the holder of the Spanish light heavyweight title, Campillo kicked off last year by decisioning Lolenga Mock for the European Union belt. Just three months later on June 20, he defeated Hugo Garay in his home country of Argentina for the WBA Light Heavyweight World Title before finishing off 2009 with his win over the previously unbeaten Shumenov. On January 29, he looks for a repeat against Shumenov in his United States debut.

One of boxing’s most amazing stories, Beibut Shumenov (8-1, 6 KO’s) represented his country of Kazakhstan in the 2004 Olympics, but didn’t make his professional debut until 2007. Shumenov quickly made up for lost time, defeating veterans Donnell Wiggins and Epifanio Mendoza, as well as former World Champions Montell Griffin and Byron Mitchell, all within his first eight professional fights, an impressive feat by any standards. Although he lost to Campillo in his first world title bout last year, the 26-year-old Shumenov plans to use the defeat as a learning experience and aims to reverse that result on January 29.

Former amateur star Erislandy Lara (9-0, 5 KO’s) has made a seamless transition to the professional ranks since leaving Cuba, and in nine fights has dazzled boxing insiders and fans with his speed, power and poise. Fresh off of a near-shutout win over veteran Luciano Perez in his first 10-round fight last December, Lara will face an opponent to be named in a 10-round junior middleweight bout.

Making their United States debuts on January 29 will be light heavyweight Gayrat Ahmedov (12-0-1, 8 KO’s) and his fellow countryman from Uzbekistan, junior middleweight Ravshan Hudaynazarov (9-0, 7 KO’s). Both fighters are known for their ring savvy and exciting styles, and with Ahmedov riding a five-fight knockout streak and Hudaynazarov winning his last three bouts by knockout, fans can expect fireworks from both of them when they compete in eight round bouts against opponents to be announced.

19-year-old featherweight phenom Ronny Rios (8-0, 4 KO’s) kicks off his 2010 campaign on January 29 and if his 2009 season was any indication, fight fans should be in for something special from the Santa Ana, California native, who went 6-0 with 3 knockouts last year. Rios will see action in a six round featherweight bout.

For more information, visit www.kzeventproductions.com or www.goldenboypromotions.com or follow Golden Boy on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GoldenBoyBoxing.

Jimmy Lange to Face “White Tiger” March 6 at Patriot Center

Posted on | January 8, 2010 | No Comments

Virginia Contender to Defend WBC USNBC Title against Chase Shields on World-Class Boxing Card

FAIRFAX, VA (January 8, 2010) — Ice Promotions officials announced that on Saturday, March 6, 2010, Junior Middleweight contender Jimmy Lange (31-3-2, 21 KOs) of Great Falls, VA will continue his climb towards a world title shot as he defends his World Boxing Council (WBC) U.S. National Boxing Championship (USNBC) 154-pound title against Chase “The White Tiger” Shields (29-3-1, 14 KOs) of Houston, TX at the Patriot Center. The 12-round title bout will headline a world-class professional boxing card showcasing top fighters from across the region and country. Tickets for the event, presented by Valcourt Building Services, start at $30 and can be purchased through all Ticketmaster outlets.

“I’m excited that JD Brown (matchmaker) and our promotional team were able to put this fight together. From what we I’ve learned and by looking at his record, Chase Shields is an extremely-talented boxer with good punching power. This could very well be the toughest fight thus far in my career,” said Lange. “However, I am completely confident that my trainers, Don Turner and Jimmy Glenn, will create the best strategy for me to defeat him. I can’t wait to go ‘tiger’ hunting.”

Voted “Fan Favorite” on the first season of The Contender television series, Lange has headlined all eight pro shows at the Patriot Center in front of large, enthusiastic crowds. On May 2, 2009, he captured his WBC title in a bout against Frank Houghtaling, who retired at the start of the 6th round after absorbing a tremendous amount of punishment including a first-round knockdown. In his most recent fight held last September against former Contender teammate Jonathan Reid, Lange displayed an effective jab and retained his title when Reid failed to show for the 10th round.

“From fighters, trainers, promoters and all others in the boxing community, I wouldn’t be where I’m at today without all of their tremendous support,” continued Lange, currently rated #10 by the North American Boxing Federation and #30 in the world by the WBC at 154-pounds. “As always, I tip my hat to all of them, many of whom have been by my side since the very beginning. Once again fighting in front of the greatest fans in the world is an honor and a privilege, and for this I thank them.”

Meanwhile Shields, a former strong safety on the Texas Southern University football team, has also drawn big crowds since turning pro in 2002. Shields stepped up in competition in his last fight held on December 3, 2009, where he faced former world title contender Juan Carlos Candelo. Shields initially dominated his former sparring partner, winning the first two rounds and knocking the cagey veteran down in the third, but ultimately fell short when Candelo came back to stop Shields with a 7th round TKO. A tough, powerful puncher with the ability to switch from an orthodox stance to south paw during a fight presents a real challenge for Lange.

“I’m very excited about fighting Jimmy Lange,” said Shield who trains at Houston’s Main Boxing Gym under veteran trainer Bobby Benton. “I’ve seen some footage of him and he’s a good fighter who reminds me of Jason Papillion. It’s definitely a step up in competition and will be a good test for me.”

Both fighters hold victories against their one common opponent, veteran Joshua Smith. Lange defeated Smith via 10-round decision in 2003, while Shields earned a pair of six-round decisions against him in 2006 and 2007, respectively.

Tickets, priced at $30, $60, $85, $100, $125, $200, $300 and $500 (plus applicable service charge), can be purchased through Ticketmaster by logging onto www.ticketmaster.com, calling 703-573-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT or 410-547-SEAT or by visiting any Ticketmaster outlet, including the Patriot Center box office (703-993-3030).

Look for future updates online at www.ipboxing.com.

Mayweather Vs. Pacquiao Bout Doomed: Mayweather Camp Says Their Side is Not To Blame

Posted on | January 7, 2010 | No Comments

Editor’s Note: Tony “The Tornado” Penecale and I talked about the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao breakdown on our FNU RADIO SHOW’S 2010 OPENER TONIGHT. As an expert on defamation, I can only surmise that Floyd Jr. just made Manny Pacquiao’s defamation case even easier to pursue by using the words: “The truth is he just doesn’t want to take the tests.” Floyd cannot testify to what Pacquiao wants and cannot be in a position to know. He can’t state a fact about how Pacquiao feels, and defamation is a publication or mass communication of a false statement of fact. This is one situation where maybe Floyd needs to keep his mouth shut for a while.

HERE ARE THE LATEST COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYWEATHER CAMP:

FLOYD MAYWEATHER STATEMENT

“Throughout this whole process I have remained patient, but at this point I am thoroughly disgusted that Pacquiao and his representatives are trying to blame me for the fight not happening when clearly the blame is on them.

“First and foremost, not only do I want to fight Manny Pacquiao, I want to whip his punk ass.

“Before the mediation, my team proposed a 14-day, no blood testing window leading up to the fight. But it was rejected. I am still proposing the 14-day window but he is still unwilling to agree to it, even though this is obviously a fair compromise on my part as I wanted the testing to be up until the fight and he wanted a 30-day cut-off. The truth is he just doesn’t want to take the tests.

“In my opinion it is Manny Pacquiao and his team who are denying the people a chance to see the biggest fight ever. I know the people will see through their smokescreens and lies. I am ready to fight and sign the contract. Manny needs to stop making his excuses, step up and fight.”

# # #

Judge Daniel Weinstein today issued an order to correct the false record that has been created by the recent statements from Top Rank and Manny Pacquiao’s representatives concerning what occurred at the mediation. The full text of the Judge’s statement is as follows:

Mediator’s Corrective Order Re: Mayweather-Pacquiao Mediation

The Mediator finds:

1. Various articles have appeared in the press purporting to characterize the substance and outcome of the Mayweather-Pacquiao mediation and the negotiations between the parties. Many of the reports are incorrect.

2. The mediation was a confidential proceeding. Any comments to the press or public by participants in the mediation purporting to report the substance or details of the mediation are violations of the strict confidentiality to which the parties and their representatives agreed and which they authorized the Mediator to enforce.

3. The parties and their representatives authorized that, if misinformation was disclosed to the press by either side, the Mediator would correct any erroneous information.

The Mediator corrects the erroneous reports to the press as follows:

a. Both parties participated in the mediation in good faith. Both parties participated in many hours of negotiation, with a number of proposals issued by each side and carefully considered by the parties and their representatives.

b. The Mediator himself did not formulate, recommend or issue a Mediator’s Proposal. The Mediator did not make an evaluation or finding that any one of the many proposals considered by the parties was the correct protocol.

c. Any attempt to characterize the mediation process as an acceptance or rejection by any of the parties of a mediator’s or an arbiter’s proposal or of any specific proposal is false.

d. In the end, the parties could not agree on a testing protocol acceptable to all.

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