RICKY HATTON TO APPEAR ON LATE LATE SHOW WITH CRAIG FERGUSON TONIGHT!

Posted on | May 1, 2009 | No Comments

Catch RICKY HATTON on the LATE LATE SHOW WITH CRAIG FERGUSON TONIGHT on CBS at 12:35 ET/PT. Hear from “The Hitman” before he steps into the ring tomorrow May 2nd against Manny Pacquiao in the “Battle of East and West” live at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and HBO Pay-Per-View.

Manny Pacquiao- 2009 TIME 100

Posted on | May 1, 2009 | No Comments

Thursday, Apr. 30, 2009

By: Lennox Lewis

Pound for pound, Manny Pacquiao is the best boxer in the world. But even more important than holding that distinction, Manny has connected with the people of his home country, the Philippines, to the point where he’s almost like a god. The people have rallied behind him and feel like they’re a part of him, because they can see his talent, his dedication, his grace and his class. The grip he holds over the Philippines is similar to Nelson Mandela’s influence in South Africa. I can surely see Manny becoming the Philippine President one day.

In fact, he already ran for Congress in the Philippines but lost, in part because voters thought he could do more for the country as an inspirational champion boxer. I agree with the Filipino people. Manny, 30, already has a true global reach, and his influence will only expand as he gets better. Manny is from the Muhammad Ali school. He’s a boxer, a puncher and a mover – a champion in four weight divisions. He doesn’t stand there and take shots. He throws that wicked jab and is so quick to dodge trouble.

Boxing needs a guy like Manny. Too often, when something positive develops, the sport takes two steps backward; you never know where the black eye is going to come from. With Manny, you don’t have to worry about that. He just loves the sport and knows he’s carrying the hopes of his country in the ring.

Lewis, the former world heavyweight champion, is a boxing commentator for HBO Sports

Fast Fact: Pacquiao is the first athlete the Philippine Postal Corp. has honored with his own stamp

“Chop Chop” Corley chasing one more world title shot

Posted on | May 1, 2009 | No Comments

Fighting Sigueira May 9 on Shumenov-Berrio show in Kazakhstan

LAS VEGAS (May 1, 2009) – Former world light welterweight champion DeMarcus “Chop Chop” Corley is traveling halfway around the planet in hopes of keeping alive his dream of becoming world champion once again.

Corley, fighting out of Washington D.C., faces former Brazilian lightweight champion Sidney Siqueira (12-3-1, 7 KOs) in an 8-round bout May 9 on a star-studded card, headlined by undefeated light heavyweight sensation Beibut Shumenov against former IBF super middleweight champion Alejandro “Naco” Berrio, outdoors at Khadjimukan Stadium in Shumenov’s hometown of Chimkent, Kazakhstan.

The May 9 show, presented by KZ Event Productions, owned by the Shumenov brothers, Beibut and Chingis, will be taped live for later broadcasts in North America.

Corley (33-11, 19 KOs) has been on a comeback that took a bump hit this month when he was outright robbed, losing an 8-round decision to hometown favorite Hector Sanchez in Arizona.

“It was a great fight,” the slick southpaw Corley said. “I won but I lost. Everybody who saw it knew I won that fight. My head was down until I spoke to the promoter, Oscar (De La Hoya), who told me I really won the fight and he didn’t know what the judges were looking at. I felt better after that. We knew going in that I had to knockout my opponent to win. I tried to do that and hurt him, but he kept coming. Fans will be watching the rebirth of ‘Chop Chop’ on May 9th. I’m a different fighter today – much more aggressive. The Shumenovs are great promoters. They run clean shows, no delays. I’m looking forward to fighting on their show in Kazakhstan. I’m confident of a win and we’ll pick-up from there because I really want another world title shot. Right now, though, I’m trying to get somebody to translate ‘Chop Chop’ into Russian for me.”

The now 34-year-old Corley captured the WBO light welterweight title eight years ago, topping Felix Flores in the opening round, followed by two successfully title defenses via 12-round decisions against Ener Julio and Randall Bailey. Nearly half of DeMarcus’ pro losses have to world champions such as Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Zab Judah, Miquel Cotto, Junior Witter and Bailey.

2004 Kazakhstan Olympian Shumenov (7-0, 5 KOs), 2008 WBC Asian Boxing Council Organization’s Boxer of the Year, is already rated No. 8 by the WBA, No. 9 by the WBO and No. 16 by the WBC. His WBO Asia Pacific, WBC Asian Boxing Council and PABA Interim titles will all be on the line, as well as the vacant IBA world crown, versus Colombian knockout artist Berrio (28-5, 27 KOs), rated No. 9 by the IBF and No. 11 by the WBC.

Former IBF light middleweight Roman “Made In Hell” Karmazin will fight at home for the first time in seven years against Luis “Tyson” Augusto Dos Santos (24-15, 20 KOs) in the 10-round co-feature. Born in Russia, reigning NABF middleweight title-holder Karmazin (38-3-1, 24 KOs), rated No. 5 by the IBF and No. 10 by the WBC, was stationed in the military and later lived in Uralsk, Kazakhstan, where his son, Oleg, still resides and studies.

Also fighting on the May 9th card is 4-time Uzbekistan National amateur champion Gayrat Ahmedov (10-0-1, 6 KOs), making his KZ Event Productions debut, versus WBC Latino and Brazilian title-holder Luzimar “Tiger of Itacre” Gonzaga (25-4, 20 KOs), in an 8-round light heavyweight match.

The undercard is stacked from top to bottom with undefeated Uzbekistan light middleweight Ravshan Hudoinazarov (7-0. 5 KOs) vs. Andre Marcos Nascimento (13-2, 9 KOs), plus Chimkent hometown favorites such as light middleweight Kanat Orakbaev (2-0, 0 KOs) vs. Umid Soliev (1-1, 0 KOs) and pro-debuting heavyweight Doszhan Ospanov. All fights and fighters are subject to change.

KZ Event Productions, Inc.

Based in Las Vegas, KZ Event Productions is owned by the Shumenov brothers, world-rated light heavyweight Beibut and Chingis. KZ Event Productions is a full service, international boxing promotional company. Go to www.kzeventproductions.com for more information about the company.

-KZ-

20th annual Phantom Gourmet Hot Dog Safari for Joey Fund May 31 at Suffolk Downs

Posted on | May 1, 2009 | 1 Comment

3nd Annual Phantom Gourmet Hot Dog Safari Comedy Night, May 28 at Kowloon

BOSTON (April 30, 2009) – The 20th annual Phantom Gourmet Hot Dog Safari (PGHDS), one of Boston’s premier family and charity events, returns Sunday, May 31 (9:00 AM-4:30 PM) to Suffolk Downs in East Boston for the benefit of Cystic Fibrosis/The Joey Fund.

PGHDS creator Eddie Andelman, The Godfather of Sports Radio, has passed the baton to his three sons from Phantom Gourmet fame — David, Michael and Dan. Andelman’s original Hot Dog Safari started with a bus ride for 200 people to the Windham Bar & Grill in Connecticut. It has steadily grown each year with thousands upon thousands now attending and last year more than $250,000 was raised, increasing its grand total to more than $3,250,000 since its inception.

“Phantom Gourmet and the Andelmans receive no compensation from this event,” said Joe O’Donnell, whose young son Joey died from Cystic Fibrosis (“The Joey Fund”). “All the proceeds go directly to the Joey Fund and Cystic Fibrosis, and by planning and promoting the event, they help keep the overhead extremely low.”

The Phantom Gourmet Hot Dog Safari includes plenty of food and soft drinks (hot dogs, sausages, Richardson’s ice cream, Dunkin’ Donuts, Nantucket Nectars, Entenmann’s, etc.), as well as a wide variety of fun activities for children, a full card of live horse races (12:45 PM post time) for adults, and live broadcasting from 1-3 PM on 96.9 WTKK FM Talk.

“Our father, Eddie, got this great event going and he’s still a big part of it,” David Andelman explained. “His sons are going to keep it going, even stronger through our Phantom Gourmet connections, for at least another 20 years.”

Countless hot dogs plus sausages, cooked by members of the Massachusetts National Guard, are represented by the following companies: Kayem Brats, Fenway Franks, Fuddruckers, Sir Franks-A-Lot, Old Neighborhood and The Sausage Guy. Kowloon Restaurant will offer a unique “Chinese hot dog” and Harrow’s provides its famous chicken pies.

Tickets, priced at $10.00 per person in advance and $15.00 at the door (children six and under are free), are available by going to 1.617.783.3333, 1.800.MYSEATS, www.aceticket.com or local Ace Ticket outlets.

The 3nd annual Phanton Gourmet Hot Dog Safari Comedy Night

The 3nd annual Phantom Gourmet Hot Dog Safari Comedy Night (PGHDSCN) will be held Thursday evening, May 28 (6-10 PM) at Kowloon (Route 1 North). Comic legends Steve Sweeney, Kevin Knox, Tony V and a surprise fourth comedian will perform.

Auctions will be held at the PGHDSCN, including some sensational sports packages like 4 luxury suite Boston Celtics tickets for the next playoff series, 4 luxury Boston Bruins tickets for the next playoff series, 4 front row tickets to a Boston Red Sox game, golf with Joe O’Donnell and Steve Karp ($5,000 minimum). Also two tickets to Red Sox games vs. Chicago White Sox on Monday, August 24 (7:05 PM) in the EMC Club (parking pass included), 4 “Monster” front row seats June 6 vs. Texas Rangers (7:05 PM) and 4 roof right field boxes June 17 vs. Florida (7:10 PM).

PGHDSCN tickets are priced at $50.00 per person and include admission to the comedy show and a light Chinese buffet. Special $500 VIP tickets include admission to the comedy show, special seating among some of he top business leaders in the nation including Joe O’Donnell, special menu including lobster and drinks, as well as the world’s first hot dog Pu-Pu platter and a light Chinese buffet.

For more information about the 20th annual Phantom Gourmet Hot Dog Safari or the 3nd annual Phantom Gourmet Hot Dog Safari Comedy Night go to www.hotdogsafari.phantomgourmet.com or call 1.800.966.0444.

-HDS-

Hot N.E. prospect Danny O’Connor Ready for 6-Rounders, heading to 135

Posted on | May 1, 2009 | No Comments

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (April 30, 2009) – With six pro fights under his belt since turning pro last September for Seminole Warriors Boxing, unbeaten prospect Danny O’Connor is now ready to move up to 6-round bouts and preparing to go down to the lightweight division.

2004 U.S. Olympic Team alternate O’Connor (6-0, 2 KOs) is coming off an impressive win by 4-round decision against 22-fight veteran Travis Hartman (9-12-1, 7 KOs) last Saturday night on the Froch-Taylor undercard on Showtime at MGM Grand Foxwoods in Ledyard, Connecticut.

O’Connor twice floored Hartman, who had been in against Cesar Chavez, Jr., en route to his sixth victory by judges’ scores of 40-34 three times. “I’m really starting to feel like a professional boxer,” O’Connor said. “I’m comfortable with everything – what I eat the day of the fight, how to prepare in the locker room – and I was very relaxed in the ring. I’m a perfectionist and there must be 100 things I think I could have done better, but other than a few minor things, I was happy with my performance. I still think I could have come quicker off my defense like I usually do and used a few more angles. But I do think it was my best fight as a pro.

“I’m usually amped-up in a fight but when I knocked down Hartman, instead of rushing, I looked to Dave in my corner and was patient. I loved fighting on a big card like that. I could tell it was different from the weigh in with Froch having such a big cheering section. There was a Showtime environment. I wasn’t nervous, more excited, because I wanted to put on a good show for the Showtime people and fans watching that hadn’t seem me fight before. I think I’m ready for my first 6-rounder and over the course of time I’ll get down to 135. My next fight I’ll probably weigh 138-139. I just have to concentrate on my good diet and we’ll see how long it’ll take for me to fight strong at 135. Right now, it’s just one fight at a time.”

The 23-year-old O’Connor, who defeated 2008 Olympic Gold medalist Felix Diaz a year ago in a USA-Dominican Republic dual meet, hopes to be fighting again in June.

“I thought Danny looked real sharp and very relaxed in his fight,” head trainer and co-manager (with Rob Valle) David Keefe added. “He’s fought a lot of rounds (19) in his six pro fights and we believe he’s ready to step-up to fight 6-rounders.”

For more information about Danny O’Connor go online to www.dannyoconnorboxing.com.

-DO-

Chapman, Rosselli, Hardt, Minkel, Santoro, Ryan Williams on Takedown Radio

Posted on | May 1, 2009 | No Comments

Live from our Brute adidas Studios this week for our traditional broadcast of America’s Wrestling radio program as we hit the air Saturdays at 9 AM CST for 2 big hours of wrestling talk.

This week we are pleased to announce the addition of Super Talk AM 1570, Flint-Saginaw, Michigan to our broadcast partners. Thanks to Matside Michigan and Mychal Grenawalt for making this possible. Our broadcast schedule will be solidified later this week but we should hit the air late Saturday afternoons.

This week on TDR-

Mike Chapman- Executive Director of the Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute and Hall of Fame. The Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame inductions have taken place 2 weekends ago. Chapman will discuss coming events including the Inductions in to the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2009.

Lou Rosselli- Asst. Coach at The Ohio State University. One of the top candidates vacant positions, Lou joins us to discuss Rowlands departure and the performance of Humphrey and Triggas at the University National Championships. How cool is it to have J Jaggers stay and begin his career as a coach at The Ohio State University. Tune in to find out Lou’s thoughts.

John Hardt- AD at Bucknell. The top Bison is the reason why wrestling is back at Bucknell. The former standout football star at Iowa will join us to update us on his athletic program that has enjoyed a rebirth if you will that started with his arrival. Wrestling could not have a better friend than John Hardt.

Tom Minkel- Michigan State Spartan Head Coach goes 1 on 1 with us and discusses his super charged star Franklin Gomez and his improbable year. Senior wrestler Rex Kendle’s appearance on the Jim Rome Show and former Spartan now UFC Champion Sugar Rashad Evans.

Pat Santoro- Hd Coach of the Mountain Hawks joins us to discuss the just completed 100th season of Lehigh Wrestling, Lehigh freshman Zach Rey went 5-0 to win the 120kg/264 lb. weight class title at the University National Championships in Akron, Ohio last weekend. Rey’s victory led a Lehigh contingent of 13 wrestlers who competed in the freestyle event, including three others who placed in the top eight in their respective weight classes. The event capped a successful spring freestyle season for the Mountain Hawks, who also placed two wrestlers at the FILA Junior National Championships in Las Vegas and had nine grapplers compete in the Northeast Regional Freestyle Championships in Brockport, N.Y

Ryan Williams- ODU Standout became just the second ODU NCAA Division I wrestling finalist as well as the all-time leader in wins. The 141-pounder led the team to its highest national ranking in school history, at 16th, as well as the highest individual ranking for a wrestler under head coach Steve Martin, at third in the nation. Williams finished the season with a 39-4 overall record, including a 22-1 performance in duals and a perfect 5-0 CAA mark.

Takedownradio.com can be heard each Saturday from 9 AM to 11 AM. We talk to wrestlers, coaches, fans each and every Saturday plus hundreds of hours of additional content each year. Tune in to find out why Dan Gable and many others call us “America’s Wrestling Radio Show!”

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Posted on | April 30, 2009 | 9 Comments

PACQUIAO VS. HATTON FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

Posted on | April 29, 2009 | 1 Comment

MANNY PACQUIAO

“I am ready for the fight on Saturday. I know Ricky Hatton has trained hard for this fight. I have seen it on 24/7.

“I respect Ricky Hatton. He is a good person. He is a nice guy and I would like to remind everyone that there is nothing personal for this fight and we are just doing our job to give a good fight to the people and make them happy.

“Specifically to the Filipino people who are looking for a victory on Saturday, I will do my best to bring honor to our country.

“I would like to especially like to thank my wife Jinkee and my Mom, who is here for the first time watching one of my fights live.

“My last fight was impressive, I won money.”

RICKY HATTON

“I think you have all made your mind up already. I have been reading what you have been saying and what everyone has been saying. That doesn’t scare me. I have been here before. I have been the underdog before.

“I hear what you say. ‘He is an over-hyped, over-protected, fat beer drinking Englishman. Guess what…that “he” is going to shock the world again.

“It doesn’t scare me being in this position. This is my weight division, but I understand that I am the underdog. I understand why people are picking on me especially since Manny Pacquiao is the number one pound for pound fighter in the world who just had an exceptional win over Oscar.

“They call this the Battle of East and West. And our worlds will collide in the ring on Saturday night.”

FREDDIE ROACH, Pacquiao’s Trainer

“I’ve got the best fighter.

“Manny is in the greatest shape of his life.

“I’ve been telling Manny all along that I will be disappointed if the fight goes longer than three rounds.”

FLOYD MAYWEATHER SR, Hatton’s Trainer

Mayweather Original Poem

I am being for real and saying what I feel,

This is the truest quote that I ever wrote,

From the first to the last note,

Hey Pac,

Its over, so quit wishing on a four leaf clover,

You got a choice to make,

You’re at the cross roads,

You gotta make up your mind,

You can go right or you can go left,

And you can’t depend on nobody else,

We need to do what we need to do

It ain’t personal between me and you,

Come May 2nd, you will be uncrowned with your head hanging down,

The pain and stress left to confess that the Hitman’s the best,

So lets make it simple and plain after this fight, Pac will never be the same,

It aint no diggity it aint no doubt, Pac’s gonna find out what its all about,

When he beat the ole legend Oscar de la Hoya,

He was over the hill,

Now its time for you to swallow the same damn pill,

So get your tickets now peoples-and lets make it clear,

That the Pacman ass woopin is almost here,

It aint no secret and I hope you know,

The Hitman Hatton by KO!

BOB ARUM, Chairman of Top Rank Inc.

“You’re going to find that our camp is a little more restrained. Just remember, Freddie Roach, Manny’s trainer, is training the future president of the Philippines.

“He (Roach) is the best trainer in the sport of boxing, more than just that, there has to be a great bond between a trainer and fighter and that is not something that comes into effect with one training period. It is built up over the years as they go into battle together time after time after time.

“People wonder why this fight is becoming the success that it is. I think there is one reason that has made this the event that it is and that is that people have learned about Manny Pacquiao.

“The Philippines has the best social welfare system in the world and it is called Manny Pacquiao.”

OSCAR DE LA HOYA, President of Golden Boy Promotions

“Ricky Hatton against Manny Pacquiao; I know for a fact this fight is going to exceed all expectations.

“I have talked to people all over the country and the fact is that people want to watch this fight not because of the fighters’ abilities, not because they can fight and have come to give fans an exciting fight, but because of respect. People respect what Pacquiao and Hatton can do in the ring.

“That’s why people are going to watch this fight, because they respect both of these fighters and they know they are going to see a great great match.

“We are very proud to be a part of such a mega event that is not just big in the Philippines, not just big in Manchester, but big all around the world.”

# # #

Pacquiao vs. Hatton “The Battle of East and West,” presented by Rockstar Energy Drink and promoted by Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions, in association with MP Promotions and Hatton Promotions, is a 12-round bout for Hatton’s IBO and Ring Magazine World Junior Welterweight titles. The fight is also sponsored by Cerveza Tecate and Southwest Airlines. Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, TI, Monte Carlo, Circus Circus, Luxor and New York-New York will host closed circuit viewing and tickets are available for purchase and are priced at $50, not including handling fees. All seats are general admission and are now on sale at each individual property’s box office outlets or by phone with a major credit card at (866) 799-7711. Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person.

The Pacquiao vs. Hatton pay-per-view telecast, beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, has a suggested retail price of $49.95, will be produced and distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View and will be available to more than 71 million pay-per-view homes. The telecast will be available in HD-TV for those viewers who can receive HD. HBO Pay-Per-View is the leading supplier of event programming to the pay-per-view industry. For Pacquiao vs. Hatton fight week updates, log on to www.hbo.com.

HBO Sports’ all-access reality series “PACQUIAO/HATTON 24/7” will premiere episode #4 in HD on Friday, May 1 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT. Episodes #1, 2 & 3 will be replayed consecutively prior to the finale, starting at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO on Friday night. The first three episodes are also available on HBO ON DEMAND.

Please visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, www.toprank.com or www.rickyhitmanhatton.com for upcoming announcements.

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