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“PHILLY NIGHT” ON THE GRIND TONIGHT ON WWW.GOFIGHTLIVE.TV

Posted on | March 1, 2009 | No Comments

NEW YORK (March 1, 2009)—TONIGHT on the boxing internet audio show “The Grind” fans can listen to exclusive interviews with three of the hottest fighters in Philadelphia.

The show that runs between 8pm-10pm eastern and can be heard on www.gofightlive.tv will feature interviews with Raymond “Tito” Serrano, Mike Jones and “Fast” Eddie Chambers

Serrano, a 19 year-old Welterweight will be on at 8:15 and will be discussing his national television debut that will take place this Friday night at The Mohegan Sun as he risks his undefeated (8-0, 5 KO) record when he takes on Jay Krupp as the co-feature on ESPN 2 Friday night Fights this Friday night, March 6th.

At 8:45, Jones, who many consider one of if not the top prospects in the sport, will talk about his debut this Friday night at The Legendary Blue Horizon in his hometown of Philadelphia.

Jones, 16-0 with fourteen knockouts will be matched in what may be his toughest test to date when he takes on former Amateur star Larry Mosley.

Finally at 9:15, Chambers will be on to talk about his huge showdown with former WBC champion Samuel Peter that will take place March 27th on ESPN 2 in a bout that will originate in Los Angeles.

With a win, Chambers, 33-1 with eighteen knockouts will catapult himself to becoming the obvious the number-one contender to any of the world title belts.

“FIGHT KNIGHT” NOW AVAILABLE ON WWW.GOFIGHTLIVE.TV

Posted on | February 28, 2009 | No Comments

Cruiserweight title bout plus explosive Heavyweight fight now available on www.gofightlive.tv

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New York/Lyndhurst, NJ (FEBRUARY 28, 2009)—This past Wednesday night Felko Promotions along with Dignity Promotions presented a big night of boxing that was culminated by a battle for the USNBC & NABA Cruiserweight titles as Bobby Gunn battled Brad Gregory in Lyndhurst, New Jersey.

The action emanated from the Medieval Times in Lyndhurst.

That fight was the main event of a card that fans can now view on www.gofightlive.tv

Gunn & Gregory battled it out for that hardware which in turn will bring their respective career’s to a possible world title opportunity,.

The six-but card also featured exciting Jr. Lightweight, Carlos Zambrano in a four round bout.

Zambrano of Peru is an undefeated and has improved on each performance.

The night of vicious knockouts also saw a Heavyweight fight between Tyabb Beale and KC Cunningham which saw both men hit the canvas in the first two minutes of the fight.

Fans can also witness fights involving undefeated middleweight, Marcus Bianconi as well as the pro debut debut of Kyle White.

All the action was called by Marc Abrams and female sensation Noriko Kariya with former world champion Bobby Czyz joining the broadcast for the main event.

“This was a solid night of boxing and its always a pleasure to work with David Feldman and Mike Indri as they put on exciting shows that the fans really enjoy”, Said David Klarman, Vice-President of www.gofightlive.tv

Ruiz declared WBA mandatory heavyweight title challenger

Posted on | February 28, 2009 | No Comments

LAS VEGAS (February 28, 2009) – The World Boxing Association Championship Committee has declared two-time WBA heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz (43-8-1, 29 KOs), presently rated No. 3, as the mandatory challenger for the winner of this year’s Ruslan Chagaev-Nicolai Valuev WBA title fight.

MARQUEZ VS. DIAZ FIGHT POSTER

Posted on | February 27, 2009 | 1 Comment

2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada finally gets shot at Alexander Povetkin

Posted on | February 27, 2009 | No Comments

April 4 in Dusseldorf, Germany

PROVIDENCE (February 27, 2009) – The long awaited showdown between America’s leading young heavyweight prospect, 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada, and Alexander Povetkin, 2004 Olympic gold medalist and the IBF’s No. 1 contender, will finally happen April 4 in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Estrada (15-1, 3 KOs) and Povetkin (16-0, 12 KOs) should have fought in the amateurs at the 2003 World Championships or a scheduled USA-Russia dual meet later that year. Estrada, however, as the No. 1 USA super heavyweight, had to fight in the Pan-American Games, where he captured gold in his Olympic qualifier. Meanwhile, at the same time, Povetkin won a gold medal at The World Championships. Team Russia pulled out of the aforementioned dual meet and a foot injury hampered Estrada’s training for the 2004 Olympics. He was eliminated prior to the medal rounds as Povetkin rolled to gold.

Povetkin has a mandated title shot this fall against IBF heavyweight Wladimir Klitschko, if he gets past the lightning quick Estrada. “The fight’s on April 4 but Povetkin’s the April Fool,” Estrada said during a break from training at his Big Six Academy in Providence. “I really see this guy as just a big-name opponent. He has his gold medal but he’s been babied his entire career. They just put guys in front of him to fight. He’s making a big mistake taking this fight. I’m not dwelling on the past. The old stuff doesn’t matter to me; I’m focusing on the present. It doesn’t upset me that people are calling this a tune-up for him. If the shoe was on the other foot, I wouldn’t take him lightly, but they’re making a huge mistake if they’re taking me lightly.

“I think it will be easier fighting him today than in the amateurs because he had to box a little more back then. You don’t see him boxing now. He’s a sitting duck. This (pro boxing) is a whole different game, something I learned in my first fight and I’ve progressed from there. He’s got the same stuff. Our fight didn’t happen in the amateurs, so I’m focused on beating him as a pro. I can’t see how he took this fight. His people must be telling him I’m just fast, like (Eddie) Chambers or (Chris) Byrd, but I’m more aggressive and they weren’t. I’m not worried about going over there because, if I smash him and lose, everybody will see that. No way I’m going to lose; I’m either going to stop him, or I’ll deserve a win by decision. He can’t prepare for what I’m bringing.”

Estrada’s promoter, Jimmy Burchfield (Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc.), worked tirelessly for several months to get Povetkin for Estrada. “I’ve never worked so hard to make a fight happen,” Burchfield explained. “I know how badly Jason wanted it. I have to compliment Povetkin’s people for taking it. The Estrada Unit doesn’t back-off from any opponent. They’ve talked about this fight for a long, long time. In 2008, Jason went from a youngster to a man, doing everything asked of him. For everything he’s done since he signed with CES, especially in 2008, this fight is a reward for all of his hard work. I believe Jason Estrada is a future world champion.”

Providence-native Estrada was one of the most highly decorated American amateur boxers ever, compiling an amazing 261-14 record in U.S. competition. He was the first boxer to win both the U.S. Nationals and U.S. Challenge three years (2001-2003) in a row.

Estrada’s father/head trainer, Dr. Roland Estrada, believes the risk of fighting No. 1 ranked Povetkin is worth the reward for Jason. “It’s an opportunity we couldn’t turn down,” he remarked. “If we did it would take us 1 ½-2 years to fight somebody as highly ranked as Povetkin. Back in the amateurs, Povetkin was No. 1 in the East, and Jason was No. 1 in the West. It’s a fight that almost happened three times but didn’t. We’ve had this fight in the back of our minds ever since. He’s still a straight forward, combination puncher without exceptional speed or technique. As a pro, he’s probably become better because he faced adversity, down a few rounds against Eddie Chambers with his eye swelled up, but overcoming it to win. Other than that, though, he’s pretty much the same guy he was as an amateur.”

-JE-

MARCH 10 2009 – DAILY NEWS GOLDEN GLOVES

Posted on | February 27, 2009 | No Comments

The Daily News Golden Gloves Tournament has been a stepping stone for professional boxing careers for many of its participants. Former Golden Gloves Champions include Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay), Sugar Ray Robinson, Emile Griffith, Jose Torres, Vito Antuofermo, Mark Breland, Junior Jones and Zab Judah, to name a few.

Daily News Golden Gloves Tournaments give boxing fans a chance to see some of the best young amateur boxers in the United States go toe to toe. Get a glimpse at boxing’s top prospects at the Daily News Golden Gloves Tournament hosted by Gleason’s Gym.

Don’t miss the action on March 10
Doors open at 6:30 PM and the first bout starts at 7:30 PM.

Venue: Masonic Temple
317 Clermont Ave, Fort Greene, Brooklyn
G train – Clinton/Washington Aves,
C train – Lafayette Ave

Tickets $25.
Available from www.ticketweb.com
and can be purchased at the door.

Inquiries.
Contact Gleason’s Gym (718) 797 2872.
www.gleasonspromotions.com

Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. Planning Some Spectacular Events!

Posted on | February 26, 2009 | 1 Comment

CES Notebook

Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. president Jimmy Burchfield made several key announcements today, ranging from a minimum 11-fight schedule in 2009 to major fights in Germany for two of his top fighters, Jason “Big Six” Estrada and cruiserweight “Awesome” Aaron Williams.

CES has scheduled 11 pro shows: six at Twin River in Lincoln, Rhode Island that started January 19, and four at Plymouth, kicking-off with “Mayflower Madness” on March 6 at Memorial Hall.

“The Radisson Hotel really stepped-up as our title sponsor and host hotel for four CES shows in Plymouth,” Burchfield explained. The political powers, fire and police, business people and fans are 100-percent behind us promoting first-class pro boxing shows there. We’re all very excited. We don’t want to do one fight at a time. We’ve scheduled a series there and at Twin River so fans at both beautiful venues will grow with our young boxers. We’ll be promoting other shows at different sites, too”

Professional boxing returns March 6 to historic Plymouth as Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES) promotes “Mayflower Madness” at Memorial Hall.

“Mayflower Madness” is the first in a 4-fight deal — “The Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor Fight Series” – promoted by CES and scheduled in 2009 at Plymouth Memorial Hall.

New Bedford police officer Jason “School Boy” Pires (21-3, 9 KOs), former USBA champion and 1996 U.S. Olympic Team Alternate, headlines in an 8-round welterweight bout against former IBF Intercontinental champion Louie Leija (21-9-1, 15 KOs). Former New Bedford fighter Paul “The Truth” Delgado (19-8-1, 4 KOs) returns to Massachusetts for a 6-round welterweight bout versus Troy Smith (6-9-3, 0 KOs), of Brockton.

Light heavyweights Manuel Antonio Lopes (4-0-1, 1 KO), of Marshfield (MA), Bridgewater State College graduate Mical Weisberg (1-0, 1 KO), of Stoughton (MA), and Worcester middleweight Andre Nevsky (5-0, 3 KOs) are fighting in separate 4-round matches against opponents to be determined.

Also fighting on the undercard in 4-round fights are unbeaten Lynn (MA) junior bantamweight Isander “Peachy” Beauchamp (5-0-1, 2 KOs) against Elton Dharry (2-4-1), of Brooklyn, Providence junior middleweight Kali Reiss (1-0, 1 KO) versus pro debuting

Alexsandra Magdziak Lopes. Alexsandra, a Plymouth High School graduate, is married to Manuel Lopes’ father, Wayne, who’ll be working the corners for his wife and son. All fights and fighters are subject to change.

Tickets for “Mayflower Madness” are priced at $35.00 (Bronze), $45.00 (Silver), $55.00 (Gold), and $75.00 (Jimmy’s Platinum Club). VIP tables of eight are also available. To purchase call CES (401.724.2253/2254) or go on line at www.cesboxing.com.

Contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) for more information. Doors open at 6:15 PM/ET, first bout at 7:15 PM/ET.

Estrada & Williams fighting April 4 in Germany

2004 U.S. Olympian Jason Estrada (15-1, 3 KOs) takes on 2004 Olympic gold medalist and the IBF’s top ranked heavyweight, Alexander Povetkin, April 4, in the main event in Dusseldorf, Germany. Nine-time amateur champion Aaron Williams (19-1-1, 13 KOs) challenges IBF Intercontinental title-holder Enad Licina (16-1, 10 KOs) in the co-feature.

“Both of these fights is what boxing needs and wants – the best going against each other,” Burchfield noted. “Jason really established himself as a pro in 2008. This is a great opportunity for him. These two fighters will determine who the real top young heavyweight is in the world and the next champion. Jason has the backing of the entire Team CES and fans all over the country. When he comes back with a win it will be like he’s bringing that gold medal home to the U.S.

“Aaron is one of the top cruiserweight prospects in the world. He was supposed to fight in January but his opponent was hurt. He’s fighting a tough guy who just beat the only fighter Aaron has ever lost to as a pro (Jose Luis Herrera). Aaron, his trainer, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, and his entire team are very confident. It’s going to be a war.”

-CES-

TAKEDOWN RADIO REPORT

Posted on | February 26, 2009 | No Comments

Des Moines, Iowa- Hello Wrestling fans. Let me warn you that this is a long release but an important one given its content.

Each year our friends at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in Stillwater, OK decide on a special feature that we embrace and promote for the better health of wrestling. This years feature is- “Glory Beyond the Sport: Wrestling and the Military”

As is now customary we also produce a Black History Month special each February. Why Not combine the two? This week we have a very special 3 Hour program from the Brute adidas Studios of TDR. The second 2 of the scheduled 3 Hour special will be our tribute to African Americans who have served our country and our wrestling community.

We’ll welcome back to the Brute adidas studios Coach Bobby Douglas and wrestling historian Mike Chapman.
Our first hour featured guests include:

Rollie Peterkin- U-Penn-

2007-08: 2008 NCAA Qualifier … 2008 EIWA Champion at 125 pounds … Finished season with a 31-5 record …Advanced to the Round of 12 at the NCAA Championships with a 3-2 record … Wrestled in every dual, going 15-2 and scoring 58 team points … Five wins over ranked opponents … 8-1 against EIWA opponents in regular season … Went 4-0 at Keystone Classic (11/18) to win 125-pound title … Went 5-1 at Cliff Keen Invitational in Las Vegas (11/30-12/2) to finish in third place … Two falls in 07-08, with the fastest coming in 30 seconds against Grand Canyon’s Tony Covert (1/6) … Eight major decision victories to go with one tech fall … Shut out his opponent five times

Mike Clayton of the Stevens Institute Ducks- Clayton in his second season leading the Stevens Institute of Technology wrestling team after being named head coach in August of 2007. A former top assistant at the United States Military Academy and four-year letter winner and NCAA Division I Qualifier at the United States Naval Academy during the 1990’s, Clayton led the Stevens wrestling program back to prominence in his first season, 2007-08, and was named the 2008 NWCA Division III Rookie Coach of the Year.

To round out the first hour Mike, Bobby and I will have a lively discussion on the history of Black Americans who have served our nation.

Our “African Americans in the Military” Black History Month Special Guests Include:
Sergeant Iris Smith- 10 Year US Team Member at 72 Kilos, World Champion, U.S. Nationals Champion, 2000-2002 University Nationals Champion, President of the student council at her HS where she also competed on the men’s varsity Team. Now a member of the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program

CAREER NOTES:

* 2005 World Champion
* 2005 World Cup bronze medalist
* Two-time U.S. World Team member (2000, 2005)
* Four-time U.S. Nationals champion (2000-02, 2005)
* Seventh in 2000 World Championships
* Missed the 2001 World Championships to attend basic training with the U.S. Army

Staff Sergeant Shon Lewis Head Coach for the Army World Class Athletic Program Wrestling Team, Greco, Freestyle Men’s and Women’s programs
Sergeant DREMIEL BYERS

CAREER NOTES:

* 2002 World champion
* 2007 World bronze medalist
* Member of 2007 World Team Champions
* Seventh in 2008 Olympic Games
* 2005 CISM Military World Champion
* 2001 World Cup gold medalist
* Sixth in 1999 World Championships
* Seven-time U.S. Nationals champion (1999, 2002-06, 2008)
* 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials runner-up
* Seven-time Armed Forces champion (1997, 1999, 2000, 2003-06)

Harold Henson- Harold Henson: Two years after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier by being the first black to play in Major League Baseball, the first African-American competed at the national college wrestling championships, according to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. The man who made history at the 1949 NCAAs: Harold Henson of San Diego State University. (Note: The Hall of Fame had given the name of the first black wrestler at the NCAAs as being Harold Hanson, but, according to articles in the SDSU student newspaper and yearbook of that era, the wrestler’s last name was Henson.)
Harold Henson (Photo/Special Collections and University Archives, Library and Information Access, San Diego State University)
Until the Hall of Fame had disclosed that Henson was the first black to wrestle at an NCAA event, it was widely assumed that the first African-American college matmen made their appearance in the mid 1950s… pioneers such as Simon Roberts at the University of Iowa, Ellie Watkins for the Iowa State Cyclones, and Kent State’s Clarence McNair.

According to the San Diego State student newspaper, just before the 1949 NCAAs, Harold Henson won the 136-pound title at the CCAA conference championships, pinning his opponent in the finals. Then, he and his teammates piled into two cars -– a ’49 Ford, and a ’49 Mercury — and made the trip to the national championships, hosted by Colorado State University in Ft. Collins.

There were twelve men in the 136-pound weight class at the 1949 NCAAs; Harold Henson was unseeded, while 1947 champ Lowell Lange of Cornell College of Iowa was the top seed, and defending champ Dick Dickenson of Michigan State was seeded second.

Henson drew a bye in the first round. In the second, he went up against Oklahoma State’s Don Meeker, who was the fourth seed. The Cowboy got a 7-3 win over the Aztec grappler. That was Henson’s first and last match in the tournament; back then, a wrestler who lost in the second round did not make it into the consolation bracket, so, Henson did not place. (Only the top four placers in each weight class earned All-American honors. In the 136-pound finals, Lange shut out Dickenson 6-0 to win his second title.)

After competing at San Diego State, Harold Henson served in the U.S. Army for 26 years, retiring as a Colonel … then became a Senior Executive in Washington, D.C. government. He is now enjoying retirement.

Bob Pickens, V P of the Board of Commissioners for the Chicago Park District. He was appointed by The HR Mayor Richard M. Daley in Feb 2000 to serve as a Comm until April 2009. The President of the Chicago Park District appointed Comm Pickens to the NE Illinois Planning Comm for a two-year term from 2005-2007. Pickens is fulfilling his lifetime commitment to leadership and civic engagement. Pickens currently owns Merrill Associates, Ltd., a contract labor, janitorial and maintenance company and is an independent Relocation Specialist with AKP Properties, LLC. He continues to be involved in manufacture trade investments with the Republic of China. Prior to retirement, Pickens worked at Sears for 18 years as the Toy Buyer and assistant to the Chairman, National Sales Manager. He began his career as Director of Diversity and Minority Outreach at Foote, Cone and Belding, advertising agency.

Pickens 1958-1962 attended Evanston Township High School in Evanston, IL, an all-state offensive tackle in football, the 1961 Heavyweight State Champion in wrestling and the 1961 Suburban Shot Put and Discus Champion. While at the University of Wisconsin, Pickens was selected as the 1963 pre-season All-American and Big Ten Lineman of the Year during his sophomore term. In 1964, Pickens was selected for the Greco-Roman Wrestling Team representing the U.S. at the Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. He placed sixth in the world. In 1965, Pickens transferred to the University of Nebraska where he was selected as an All-American candidate, received All Big-Eight offensive tackle honors in football and finished second in the National AAU Wrestling Tournament Heavyweight Division. He was conferred his B.S. degree in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska.

From 1967-1969, Commissioner Pickens was drafted to the NFL Chicago Bears, the Edmonton Eskimos in the Canadian Football League. Then served as an official for the Big 10 in 76 to 89. He has served as national steering committee President of the NFL Players Association and President of the NFL Retired Players Association, Chicago Chapter. Pickens volunteers for Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Better Boys Foundation, the Michael F. Sheahan Youth Foundation and Boundless Playgrounds for special needs children. He has been inducted into The History Makers Athletic Hall of Fame and The Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame. Pickens is married to Judith Jamison Pickens and has two children, Todd and Tori, and one grandson, Ameer.
Sylvester Hodges “Airman 1st class” Born in Montrose, Alabama Hodges joined the U.S. Air Force in 1960 and was training as an Aircraft and Missile Elec. when he was recruited into the US Air Force Wrestling Team. He became the 1st Black on that team in our nations history. After winning numerous tournaments he qualified for the OTC but was prevented from training due to injury. Hodges went on after discharge from the U.S.A.F to graduate from the Merritt Community College with and A.A. Degree and was awarded the Athlete of the year award becoming the first Wrestler to receive that distinction. Hodges went on to continue his education at Cal State-Hayword where he was the Undefeated League Champion in 1969. He challenged the NCAA rules, He rose above the din and mediocrity to become one of the best. He co-founded the 1st African American Wrestling Team called Wan Tu Wazuri (Beautiful People). He has served as Past President of the Oakland School Board and is now retired.
1st Lt. Mike Van Arsdale
(born June 20, 1965 in Waterloo, Iowa) UFC Vet and currently signed with the American Fight League.[1] He holds a professional record of eight wins and five losses and his last fight in the UFC was at UFC 57, where he lost to Renato Sobral via a RNC. His MMA debut came in 1998 when he traveled to Brazil to compete in the no-rules International Vale Tudo Championships, a tournament in which van Arsdale won three consecutive fights in one evening to claim the title. A decorated Hall of Fame high school and ISU collegiate wrestler Van Arsdale was 1988 NCAA Division 1 collegiate wrestling champion at 167 lb (76 kg), while competing for Iowa Sate University. He has been inducted into the Iowa HS Wrestling Hall of Fame and the in the Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa, located in Waterloo.

So friends as we celebrate our sport, diversity and the American way through wrestling I ask that you join us for America’s Wrestling Radio program. TDR is Live each Saturday 9AM to 11 AM CST from our Clear Channel Studios of KXNO in Des Moines, Iowa. TDR is heard around the world each week and can be enjoyed through our archives and through Pod Casts as well.

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