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John “The Quietman” Ruiz Entertaining Promotional Offers

Posted on | November 17, 2009 | No Comments

LAS VEGAS (November 17, 2009) – Two-time World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz is a promotional free agent for the first time this century as he looks ahead to his 12th world title fight, mandated by the WBA, next year against new champion David “Hayemaker” Haye.

WBA No. 1 contender Ruiz (44-8-1, 30 KOs), the first and only world heavyweight champion of Latino heritage, is open to discussions with interested promoters. Some had already contacted Ruiz’ manager/legal advisor, Atty. Tony Cardinale, before he left to represent Team Ruiz at the ongoing WBA convention in Colombia.

“It feels great to be free,” Ruiz said, “especially with another world title shot coming next year. I’m looking for a promoter who will stand behind me and have full confidence in me.”

Go on line to www.johnthequietmanruiz.com for more information about John Ruiz.

Undefeated Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez headlines Thursday night in Rochester

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WORCESTER, Mass. (Nov. 17, 2009) – Undefeated Dominican sensation Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez, rated No. 13 by the NABA, headlines Thursday night’s pro boxing card in Rochester (NY).

Rodriguez (12-0, 8 KOs), fighting out of Worcester (MA), takes on veteran super middleweight Brian “The Assassin” Norman (17-9, 5 KOs) in the 8-round main event.

The 24-year-old Rodriguez will be fighting in Rochester for the second time in three months. Norman, who went the distance with current WBC light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal and unbeaten world title contender Joe Greene, figures to be Rodriguez’ stiffest test to date.

“Norman has been in with a lot of good guys and experience is on his side,” Rodriguez said. “But I want to learn something new every fight. In my last fight (WDEC8 vs. Darnell Boone), I learned that, if I hit my opponent with a good shot but he acts like it didn’t hurt him, it probably did. Now, if that happens, I know that I have to keep the pressure on and to get him out of there. We’ve also been working hard on not getting hit as much; slipping and not pulling back. I have my hands up more, too. The best defense is a good offense. I’m working on not rolling back and throwing more combinations.”

The lean, 6-foot Rodriguez has long arms and a tremendous reach advantage against most opponents. “I look tall and skinny,” Edwin explained, “but I’m stronger than my opponents. I have to take advantage of my size by applying pressure and being in charge.

“Rochester has great fights fans and they’ll be behind me again. I’m very happy to be fighting there once again.”

Go online to www.edwinrodriguezboxing.com for more information about Rodriguez.

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Carlos Ortiz in hunt for ‘World’s Greatest Ever’ Lightweight award

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Spectacular Three-Day Celebration Dec. 11-13 in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 17, 2009) – Puerto Rican great Carlos Ortiz, 4-time world champion in two weight classes, is still fighting but now it’s for global votes in the Lightweight Division of the “World’s Greatest Ever Boxer” (WGEB) promotion.

Ortiz presently is in heated competition for top honors in arguably the most stacked “WGEB” weight class with nine other official Lightweight candidates: Joe “The Old Master” Gans, Benny “The Ghetto Wizard” Leonard, Tony “Canzi” Canzoneri, Henry “Homicide Hank” Armstrong, Ike Williams, Roberto “Hands of Stone” Duran, Julio Cesar “JC” Chavez, Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker and Floyd “Money” Mayweather, Jr.

On-line voting at www.GreatestEver.com allows boxing fans from around the world to select the greatest boxer in each of the original eight weight classes, highlighted by the all-time pound-for-pound “The World’s Greatest Ever Boxer.”

Ortizm who moved from his native Puerto Rico to New York City before starting his pro boxing career (1955-1972), defeated six world champions – Duilio Loi, Joe Brown, Flash Elorde (twice), Ismael Laguna (twice), Nicolino Locche and Sugar Ramos (twice).

In 1959, Ortiz became the first Puerto Rican world champion in more than 30 years, since Sixto Escobar, as well as only the second all-time from his country, when he stopped Kenny Lane in the second round for the vacant world light welterweight title. Carlos added the WBA lightweight title belt to his display case in 1962 by winning a 15-round decision against Brown.

Ortiz is among numerous “WGEB” nominees attending the Dec. 11-13 weekend festivities. “It is an honor and privilege to be chosen as a candidate along with some of the world’s greatest boxers of all time,” International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Ortiz said. “I am looking forward to spending time with my fellow World Champions. I’m also looking forward to spending time in Las Vegas with boxing fans from around the world. It should be a great event.”

The winners in the eight divisions, plus “The World’s Greatest Ever Boxer,” will be announced Sunday, Dec. 13, the final day of a three-day celebration of these outstanding boxers in The Paris Las Vegas.

The weekend of events Dec. 11-13 at the Paris Las Vegas include a USA vs. The World pro-boxing show on Saturday (Dec 12). Final results of the global on-line vote at www.GreatestEver.com will be announced Sunday (Dec. 13) at “The World’s Greatest Ever Boxer” black-tie awards dinner. Tickets to the dinner are available at www.greatestever.com or via MMG in Las Vegas (702. 617.9730). The Retired Boxers Foundation (RBF) is the official charity.

Tickets for the US vs. World pro boxing show are priced at $150 (Super VIP), $100 (Platinum), $80 (VIP), $65 (Gold) and (newly added) $40. The fight card plus hospitality packages are priced at $500 (Super VIP), $400 (Platinum) $250 (VIP) and $150 (Gold), as well as for the Greatest Ever Dinner Awards Ceremony and Entertainment at $1000 (Super VIP), $800 (Platinum), $450 (VIP) and $250 (Gold).

For all USA ticket sales for the World’s Greatest Ever Boxer event please contact: MMG Marketing & Consulting, 702.617.9730, 1771 Flamingo Road, Suite 216A Las Vegas, NV. 89119 Email: WGEB@marketingbymmg.com

Fight tickets for Saturday December 12 are also available via the Paris Box Office on 877.603.4386.

For international tickets sales and packages, as well as more information about the “WGEB” weekend, go on-line to www.greatestever.com

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Junior Welterweight Boxing Prospect Danny O’Connor Continues New England Tour

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McCreedy-Griffin Headlines Friday Night’s “Autumn Classic” at Twin River

pressheader_occonnPROVIDENCE, R.I. (Nov. 17, 2009) – Unbeaten junior welterweight prospect Danny O’Connor fights Friday night for the first time as a professional in Rhode Island, continuing the native New Englander’s tour that also includes appearances in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Connecticut. Danny has also fought in Florida and Montreal, Canada.

New England and EBA super middleweight champion, “Irish” Joey McCreedy (11-3-1, 6 KOs) takes on “The Next Great Champ” winner, Otis “Triple OG” Griffin (20-6-2, 8 KOs), in the 8-round, non-title main event on the Irish-themed “Autumn Classic” card, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, R.I.

O’Connor (9-0, 3 KOs), a 2008 U.S. Olympic Team alternate from Framingham (MA), provides chief support on the undercard as Friday’s special attraction against dangerous James Hope (4-2, 4 KOs) in a 6-round bout.

Twin River is only a 40-minute drive from O’Connor’s home in Framingham. “Fighting in front of family, friends and my fans gives me extra motivation,” said O’Connor, who has trained the past three years in Rhode Island. “It helps me compete that much better. I feel I’m in shape to not only go six rounds, but two more.”

O’Connor, who made his pro debut in September of 2008, already will be fighting in his 10th pro fight. “I like being busy,” Danny explained. “I’m young and in shape. I’m focused on my conditioning and improving every day and each fight. I go in and do what I have to do to win. I think the area I’ve improved in the most is relaxation. I’ve come into my own as a boxer. I’m comfortable in the ring and have gotten great experience. I’m taking it one fight at a time, working on little stuff to get better.”

Four-time world champion Jaime “The Hurricane” Clampitt (19-4-1, 7 KOs) starts her comeback just 8-months since the birth of her daughter, Neyla, against WBAN No. 3 rated Rachel Clark (4-2-1, 3 KOs) in the 6-round, junior welterweight co-feature.

Also on the undercard in 4-round bouts are Providence super middleweight Vladine Biosse (4-0, 3 KOs), a former University of Rhode Island football player, tangling with 24-fight veteran Jeffrey Osbourne; Long Island (NY) light heavyweight Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith Jr. (1-0, 1 KO), the 2008 New York Golden Gloves champion, against pro-debuting Anthony “Cruiser” Mitchell; Worcester (MA) heavyweight Rashad Minor (2-1, 2 KOs) facing pro-debuting Albert Garren; and Boston light heavyweight Maceo Crowder, whose brother is 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius Andrade, making his pro debut against Terrance Anderson (2-2, 1 KO).

Rollback ticket prices for “Autumn Classic” are $25.00, $35.00, $50.00, $75.00, and $100.00 and 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, 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 6 PM/ET, first bout at 7 PM/ET.

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

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Bernard Hopkins, Joe Frazier & Dave Schultz At Nov. 16 Devils-Flyers Game

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Former Two-Division World Champion Bernard Hopkins (Right) poses with Former Heavyweight World Champion “Smokin'” Joe Frazier (Left) and Philadelphia Flyers Great Dave “The Hammer” Schultz (Center) on November 16, 2009 at the Flyers hockey game against the New Jersey Devils at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hopkins made an appearance at the game while finishing preparations for his December 2, 2009 bout against Enrique Ornelas at The Liacouras Center in Philadelphia which will be televised live on VERSUS. (Photo By: Zach Hill of Comcast-Spectator)

“Broad Street Brawl”: Hopkins vs. Ornelas, a 12-round light heavyweight bout which is presented by Golden Boy Promotions East and sponsored by MGM Grand in Las Vegas will be televised live on VERSUS beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the first bell rings at 6 p.m. ET.

Tickets priced at $200, $100, $75, $50 and $25, are on sale and available for purchase exclusively through ComcastTIX on line at ComcastTIX.com, by calling 1-800-298-4200 or in person at the Liacouras Center box office.

In addition to fighting for his fans, Hopkins will be fighting for charity as he has committed to donating one dollar from each ticket sold to three select charities. Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Philadelphia & Susquehanna Valley, The Hero Thrill Show and the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.

MFC 23 Unstoppable, December 4, 2009, River Cree Resort & Casino

Posted on | November 17, 2009 | No Comments

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This is the last show at the River Cree and it will be memorable

MAIN TELEVISED CARD
Main Event 185 LBS
Middleweight Bout
Dean ‘The Boogeyman’ Lister 11-5 vs. Thales Leites 14-3
Two ground masters go to work in the main event. With both fighters coming off losses in the UFC, both will be hungry. And with the looming presence of a title shot in the future for the vacant MFC title both will be shooting for an exciting fight and finish.

185 LBS Middleweight Bout
Soloman Hutcherson 11-5 vs Jason ‘The Athlete’ MacDonald 21-13
Jason MacDonald needs a win. Soloman Hutcherson wants to end the ‘TUF Killer’ moniker that The Athete has procured. Look for an exciting fight that is sure to please the crowd because this one isn’t going the distance.

205 LBS Light Heavyweight Bout
Ryan Jimmo 11-1 vs Emanuel ‘The Hardcore Kid’ Newton 12-5-1
Ryan Jimmo wants a title shot, Emanuel Newton, the former champ wants his belt back. With the title now vacant, the winner of this fight looks to get a title shot real soon. Will Jimmo keep his win streak alive or does Newton get back on track to get his belt back.

185 LBS Middleweight Bout
Art ‘Pachuco’ Santore 18-6 vs. Bryan ‘The Beast’ Baker 10-1
Both these fighters are looking to get in mix in the 185 LB division. Team Quests Santore wants to make a good first impression in the MFC while Bryan Baker wants to prove that he should be considered for a title shot in a stacked MFC Middleweight Division.

205 LBS Light Heavyweight Bout
Dwayne Lewis 9-4 vs Marvin ‘The Beastman’ Eastman 16-11
Fort MacMurrays Dwayne Lewis has won 5 fights in a row, all by way of KO or TKO, he graduates to the main card again after two quick KO’s on the undercard. He wants to prove he belongs there. Marvin Eastman is seeking redemption after a controversial loss to Ryan Jimmo. Look for these to guys to bang it out in the middle of the ring. No way is this one going to decision. Someone is going down!

170 LBS Welterweight Bout
Joe ‘Jitsu’ Christopher 9-2 vs. Jesse Juarez 11-5
The ground wizard Christopher looks to keep to his winning ways as he battles Juarez, who comes from the same camp at Antonio McKee and Emanuel Newton. Joe Jitsu looked good in his first MFC bout with a quick submission. He graduates to the main card tonight in this evenly matched bout.

UNDERCARD
265 LBS Heavyweight Bout
Ryan Fortin 5-1 vs Nick Penner 8-1
Two big boys that like to bang.

155 LBS Lightweight Bout
Ryan Machan 9-3 vs Joe Duarte 5-1

155 LBS Lightweight Bout
Vinicius Lemes Bett 3-1 vs Billy Hua 2-0

155 LBS Lightweight Bout
Kenny Hamilton 2-1 vs TBA
This event will SELL OUT again!!! Get Your Tickets FAST!!
Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.ca 780-451-8000 or call the ticket hotline 780 504 2024

Tachi Palace Fights adds Nam Phan and Manny Tapia to growing roster

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Lemoore, Calif. – Tachi Palace Fights announced two significant signings on Monday, November 16 that will help bolster its growing roster.

“We are looking to build and brand the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino name throughout the mixed martial arts community and we are able to do that by signing some of the best free agents possible at this time,” said Tachi Palace Entertainment Coordinator Jeremy Luchau.

“We will have another big fight card on December 3, but I think come February 4 we will really start to turn some heads, especially with the additions of Manny Tapia and Nam Phan to our Tachi Palace Fights roster.”
Phan (15-6) is a veteran competitor with a large following in Southern California. The Brazilian jiu-jitsu brown belt is one of the hot young stars and with his recent move to 145 pounds is expected to bring in increased depth to a flourishing division with Tachi Palace Fights.

“He is a character and a fan favorite amongst hardcore MMA fans. I think everyone enjoys watching this guy fight win or lose,” Luchau said of Phan, who has signed for three fights with Tachi Palace Fights.
Phan is a Strikeforce and Sengoku veteran. He recently lost by technical knockout to Michihiro Omigawa (8-8-1) in May of 2009.

“I’m very excited and can’t wait to fight at the Palace,” Phan said. “Fans can always expect a very exciting and action-packed fight with me. I always push the pace.”

Tapia (10-3-1) is currently in the midst of a 3-fight losing streak, but is revamping his training and is ready to get back on track.

“I’m looking forward to fighting at the Palace. I’ve heard a lot of good things out there and the fights have a lot of action there,” said Tapia, who is World Extreme Cagefighting and King of the Cage veteran.
“After the Akitoshi (Tamura) loss I really started to refocus my training. I used to just take everyone down and pound them out and once I got in the WEC I mainly just focused on my standup and making exciting fights. Right now, I’m going back to the old Manny.”

Tapia is widely recognized as one of the top 135 pound fighters in the world still and brings an aggressive and exciting style into the cage.

“When I first heard that we might be able to get our hands on Tapia, I was pretty excited. I’ve always been a big fan of his and I know our matchmaker Richard Goodman is as well,” Luchau said. “I think having some one like Tapia on our card continues to draw credibility and much deserved recognition to what we are trying to do out here at Tachi.”

Both Phan and Tapia will make their Tachi Palace Fights debuts on February 4 on a card that is being billed as “Champions Collide”. Tachi Palace Fights will crown its first champions on the card.

Phan will face Fresno, Calif.’s Isaac De Jesus (8-1), who is a local up-and-comer out of the Team Buhawe, which is home to Billy Evangelista (10-0), who owns a victory over Phan.

“The 145-pound weight division is very stacked at the Palace. My opponent De Jesus has very good standup and solid jiu-jitsu. This is going to be a very tough fight,” Phan said.

Tapia’s opponent is still to be determined.

On December 3 Tachi Palace Fights will feature in the main event, Parlier, Calif. middleweight Mike Moreno (5-2) takes Parris, France’s Xavier Foupa-Pokam (20-11) and in the co-main event Las Vegas, Nev. featherweight Eddie Yagin (13-3-1) clashes Atlanta, Ga.’s Diego Saraiva (13-8-1).

In a pair of feature bouts, Parris, France’s Cyrille Diabate (14-6-1), who is a former coach on Spike TV’s “The Ultimate Fighter” battles veteran light heavyweight Milwaukee, Wis.’s Rob Smith (20-13-1) and the up-and-coming flyweight sensation from Las Vegas, Nev.’s Ulysses Gomez (4-1) takes on Sioux Falls, S.D.’s Ben Nguyen (4-2).

Tickets can be purchased at www.tickets.com or charge by phone at 1-800-225-2277. Tickets may also be purchased at the Tachi Palace Gift Shop and start at a low price of just $30 for general admission seating.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday and fights start at 6:30 p.m.

The weighins will take place at the Den Sports Bar located on the third floor of the Palace. Weighins are slated to begin at 5 p.m. and fans are encouraged to come mingle with the fighters.

TALENTED YOUNGSTER JONES GETS PRIZEFIGHTER OPPORTUNITY

Posted on | November 17, 2009 | No Comments

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TALENTED Welsh prospect Barrie Jones gets his Prizefighter chance after Barry Morrison has had to withdraw due to a viral infection.

Jones, 24, a former British Welterweight Championship contender, will be fighting for the £32,000 top prize in Prizefighter Light-Welterweights next month.

Matchroom Sport Chairman Barry Hearn believes Jones, who has won 16 of his 19 professional contests, could cause a big upset.

“We welcome Barrie Jones into the Prizefighter line-up where the format of three rounds should suit Barrie’s explosive style,” said Hearn.

“Despite Barrie’s losing challenge to Kell Brook for the British Welterweight title, Barrie’s dynamic punching will make him a betting outsider to follow in Prizefighter.

“He has absolutely nothing to lose and everything to gain so I’m expecting fireworks from him from the first bell.”

Jones, who hails from Ferndale in Wales, won his first 15 professional contests but will be hungry to prove a point after losing to Brook in June 2008 then a hugely-controversial narrow points loss against former World Champion Souleymane M’baye later that year.

Prizefighter Light-Welterweights is the latest event in Barry Hearn’s Prizefighter Series where eight men fight in a tournament over one action-packed evening.

The winner will collect £32,000 and Prizefighter Light-Welterweights takes place at the National Hall, Olympia, London on Friday, December 4.

This line-up is the strongest ever as former World Champion Gavin Rees is among the eight, as are Ted Bami, Colin Lynes and Jason Cook, who have all held European titles.

Former British Champions Young Muttley and David Barnes are also included, while undefeated youngster Michael Grant and highly-rated Jones complete a strong line-up.

Tickets cost £40 (unreserved) and £80 (reserved) and are available from See Tickets on 0870 903 9033, www.seetickets.com or from Matchroom Sport on 01277 359900. All the action will also be screened live on Sky Sports.

The full list of competitors is: Ted Bami (Brixton, London), David Barnes (Manchester), Jason Cook (Maesteg, Wales), Michael Grant (Tottenham, London), Barry Jones (Ferndale, Wales), Colin Lynes (Hornchurch, Essex), Young Mutley (West Bromwich, West Midlands), Gavin Rees (Newbridge, Wales).

PartyPoker.com Prizefighter Light-Welterweights

Name: Ted Bami

Age: 31

Nickname: Dangerous

Home town: Brixton, London

Professional record: W26 (13 by KO), L5, D0. Total 31 fights.

Achievement: Former European Light-Welterweight Champion, former WBF Light-Welterweight Champion.

Name: David Barnes

Age: 28

Nickname: None.

Home town: Manchester

Professional record: W24 (11 by KO), L1, D1. Total 26 fights.

Achievement: Former British Champion at light-welterweight and welterweight.

Name: Jason Cook

Age: 34

Nickname: The Power

Home town: Maesteg, Wales

Professional record: W25 (12 by KO), L2, D0. Total 27 fights.

Achievement: Former European Lightweight Champion, former IBO Lightweight Champion.

Name: Michael Grant
Age: 26

Nickname: Mikey Spice

Home town: Tottenham, London

Professional record: W12 (1 by Ko), L0, D1. Total 13 fights.

Achievement: Former ABA Champion in 2005, undefeated as a professional.

Name: Barrie Jones

Age: 24

Nickname: –

Home town: Ferndale, Wales

Professional record: W16 (7 by KO), L3, D0. Total 19 fights.

Achievement: Fought for the British Welterweight Championship.

Name: Colin Lynes

Age: 31 (32 in November)

Nickname: Lyno

Home town: Hornchurch, Essex

Professional record: W31 (12 by KO), L6, D0. Total 37 fights.

Achievement: Former European and British Light-Welterweight Champion, former IBO Light-Welterweight Champion.

Name: Young Mutley

Age: 33

Nickname: None

Home town: West Bromwich

Professional record: W26 (13 by KO), L3, D0. Total 29 fights.

Achievement: Former British Welterweight Champion, fought for British and European light-welterweight titles.

Name: Gavin Rees

Age: 29

Nickname: The Rock

Home town: Newbridge, Wales

Professional record: W28 (14 by KO), L1, D0. Total 29 fights.

Achievement: Former WBA Light-Welterweight Champion.

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