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Nagy Aguilera’s coming out party: “Holiday Hits”

Posted on | December 3, 2008 | No Comments

Thursday at Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan

NEW YORK (December 2, 2008) – Unbeaten heavyweight prospect Nagy “Dominican Dynamite” Aguilera has scheduled a coming out party Thursday night (December 4), headlining his first show in the 8-round main event on the third annual “Holiday Hits” card, at the famed Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan.

Aguilera (10-0, 6 KOs), fighting out of Newburgh (NY), takes on 7-foot Marcellus “More Than A Conqueror” Brown (25-17-1, 21 KOs), who has been a sparring partner the past two months for former world heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman, in the featured fight on the 12-bout card “Holiday Hits” show, promoted by Bob Duffy’s Ring Promotions.

“I have enough fighters to start a Christmas choir,” promoter Duffy joked. “We’re giving boxing fans in New York City an early present with the equivalent of two shows for the price of one. This is Nagy’s show; his time to shine. He’s being showcased along with some of the most talented, young fighters in New York.”

Aguilera, born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Puerto Rico, was the top rated amateur in both countries before resettling in Newburgh, New York. He is a 2-time New York Golden Gloves champion, as well as a former U19 tournament winner.

“This fight means a lot to me because I’ll be fighting in the main event in only my 11th pro fight,” Aguilera said. “New York being my home makes it even better. I’ve never fought anybody as big as him (Brown), but size means nothing. I hope he’s coming to fight because I’m going to knock him out. It’s going to be a great show.”

Brown has been in against former world champions Lamon Brewster, Tommy Morrison and Trevor Berbick.

“To be a 10-0 fighter in the main event is a privilege,” Aguilera’s manager John Silverman commented. “We’re not taking Brown lightly. He has 25 wins with 17 knockouts, stands 7-feet and weighs around 280 pounds. We’re delighted Nagy is getting this opportunity. In the heavyweight division, we see Nagy as an up-and-comer, a young star ready to take it to the next level.”

New York City southpaws Jaffa “African Assassin” Ballogou and Daniel Judah square-off in a crossroads fight in the 12-round co-feature for the IBF International light heavyweight title. IBF Continental Africa cruiserweight champion Ballogou (46-6-1, 40 KOs), born in Togo and living in Manhattan, battles Bronx native Judah (22-3-3, 10 KOs) for Big Apple 175-pound bragging rights., in the 12-round co-feature. Ballogou, 40, also is the former WBC Latin America and WBA

Bronx lightweight Jorge “The Truth” Teron (22-0-1, 15 KOs), reigning NABF title-holder, faces Aldo “El Pato” Valtierra (24-10, 13 KOs) in a 10-round, non-title Special Attraction. Teron, trained by former Olympic gold medalist and world champion, Mark Breland, is rated No. 4 by the WBO, as well as No. 14 by the WBA and No. 19 by the WBC, while Mexican warrior Valtierra is a former WBA Fedecentro and WBC FECARBOX Central American super featherweight title-holder.

Popular middleweight George “Blaze” Walton (18-3, 12 KOs), of Harlem, meets Clarence “Sonny Bono” Taylor (13-18-3, 6 KOs) in a 6-rounder. Dublin super featherweight Eddie “Pride of Tallaght” Hyland (10-1, 3 KOs), making his much anticipated New York City debut, fights Gustavo Dailey (2-3) in another 6-round bout.

Also on the undercard in separate 4-round bouts is highly-touted Brooklyn light heavyweight Will Rosinsky (2-0, 2 KOs), three-time National Golden Gloves champion vs. Amador Acevedo (2-4, 2KOs), Queens, Lou DiBella-promoted NYC heavyweight Tor Hamer (1-0, 1 KOs) vs. Royal Bryant (1-1-1, 0 KOs), Brooklyn welterweight Luis “El Mero Mero” Ruiz (3-0, 1 KO) vs. Ken Durham (4-26-1, 2 KOs), Queens light middleweight (by way of Cyprus) Lambrose “Lionheart” Karaolides (1-0, 1 KO) vs. James Justice (0-1), New York City light welterweight Christian Martinez makes his pro debut against Rochester’s Murray Cunningham (1-0, 0 KOs), pro debuting Bronx super flyweight Emmanuel Gonzalez vs. Jean Ramos (0-2), Brooklyn light middleweight (by way of France) Roman Oliveri vs. Eluid Torres (0-0-1). All fights and fighters are subject to change.

Tickets, priced at $150.00 (Golden Ringside), $100.00 (Ringside) and $50.00 (General Admission), are on sale and available to purchase at the Roseland Ballroom, going to www.ringpromotions.com or calling 516.313.2304. Doors open at 6:00 PM, first bout at 6:30 PM.

-RP-

Top prospect Remillard moving up featherweight ranks

Posted on | December 3, 2008 | No Comments

MANCHESTER, Conn. (December 2, 2008) – What a difference a year makes, especially for 22-year-old Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard, the reigning WBC Youth and USNBC featherweight champion.

A year ago, Remillard (16-0, 8 KOs) was in the midst of a 1 1/2 -year stretch of inactivity due to wrist injury requiring surgery for torn ligaments that separated bones in his hand. Noted hand surgeon Dr. Steven Margles (Lahey Clinic in Burlington, MA) operated, using artificial bone and pins to hold everything together. The artificial bone, however, never healed properly and Dr. Margles performed additional surgery, where he took bone from Matt’s hip to his wrist, and held it together with a screw.

Remillard suffered the aforementioned injury in 2006, winning a 10-round decision against Jose Hernandez (6-0) for the WBC super featherweight title, which he was forced to relinquish due to his injury sidelining him for 16 months. During his long layoff, Matt worked with his longtime trainer, Paul Cichon, at the Manchester (CT) PAL gym, just daily stretching, running, walking and calisthenics as he rehabilitated his left hand. Unable to use his left hand, he strengthened his right, and eventually learned how to fight comfortably as a southpaw.

In 2008, however, he returned to the ring with a vengeance, winning all five of his fights and capturing the WBC Youth and USNBC featherweight title belts, as well as being named the NABF and Connecticut Fighter of the Year.

“This year was huge for me after having to take off 1 ½ years to recuperate,” Remillard said. “I felt like I had to step up in order to catch up to where I was. I had time off to mature, in and out of the ring, and work on different skills. I thought that it was reality because everything had been taken away. I came back fully focused and worked with Paul in the gym to become more than a one-handed fighter.

“There are days my hand lets me know it was injured. It’s never going to be 100-percent, but these tools aren’t meant to hit people or take punishment. The most important thing is that it doesn’t hurt to fight.”

The multi-tattooed Remillard realizes he’s in a very competitive division, one dominated by Latinos. “I’m in one of the toughest decisions,” Remillard commented. “There are a lot of tough Mexicans and Olympians. My last fight was against the toughest guy I’ve fought (3-time world champion, 34-9-2 Maurico Pastrana). He’s a world-class veteran who came to fight and was in good shape. I used my boxing skills more and I think that win (6-round decision) has to help move me up the ladder.

“Next year, I hope to have five or six more fight for a regional title like the NABF or USBA, and move up in the rankings. If I can beat a couple of big names in 2009 to use as a stepping stone, I feel that I’ll be able to make some noise in 2010 and possibly fight for a world title. I’m 16-0 now and hopefully I’ll have somewhere in the mid-twenties for wins next year, which will position me to knock on the door for a world title shot in 2010. I leave all of that up to my team – promoter Jimmy Burchfield, manager Bret Hallenbeck and trainer Paul Cichon. I’ll be ready. I’ve never turned down a fight.”

Remillard, rated No. 23 by the WBC, also is ranked No. 5 by the USBA and NABF.

Two years ago, Remillard was wearing a cast and training with one hand; today, he’s one of the brightest American prospects among smaller weight fighters. Oh, what a difference a year has made for “Sharp Shooter.”

-MR-

New Era Fighting lawsuit threat pressures CSAC head Garcia’s resignation

Posted on | December 1, 2008 | No Comments

IRVINE, California (December 1, 2008) – The recent resignation of embattled California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) Executive Director Armando Garcia apparently came from pressure applied after it was announced a year ago that New Era Fighting (NEF) was filing a $500,000,000 lawsuit against Garcia, alleging a pattern and practice by the California State Athletic Commission of intentionally, willfully and viciously interfering with a licensed and approved event, which effected and injured New Era Fighting in the same or similar fashion as other mixed martial arts promoters, managers and fighters.

In addition to Garcia, the California State Athletic Commission, Frank Munoz (CSAC Staff Services Analyst), and the State’s Department of Consumer Affairs were also named in the lawsuit, presently in the investigation process for loss of revenues (past, present and future), film production, media exposure, credibility, television show, venue deposits, fighters and opportunity costs.

“I want to take the time to thank all of the promoters, fighters and members of the press who have come forward to give me their story against CSAC and Armando,” NEF president Ron Kort said. “There appears to be one underlining fact in all the information provided by supporters of New Era Fighting’s movement to clean up the industry – someone was helping Armando. This is just one small victory in a larger puzzle. We are in the process of a much larger investigation dealing specifically with corruption in the industry and where that corruption stems from.”

NEF was given a cease and desist order by the CSAC, issued only minutes prior to and forcing the cancellation of NEF’s much publicized scheduled tryouts on July 19, 2007 in Montebello (CA). The CSAC claimed Kort wasn’t a licensed promoter despite having approved his application, issuing a promoter’s license, and cashing his check in 2007 for the renewal of the promoter’s license.

The CSAC responded by announcing a review of NEF’s promotional licensing renewal, incredibly, 10 months after the CSAC cashed NEF’s check for its 2007-2008 promoter’s license, and two weeks after a legal claim had been delivered to the State.

The CSAC, under Garcia’s direction, has been linked to numerous improprieties including alleged corruption, superseding its authority, double bonding promoters, protecting or favoring specific MMA promoters, and unfairly treating some MMA promoters such as Kort.

“I believe, based on information we have today, that New Era Fighting’s actions contributed to Garcia’s resignation,” Kort continued. “I can’t believe how many people came forward with stories of abuse regarding Garcia and the CSAC. There were numerous complaints by promoters, as well as fighters and even the media. I think it’s obvious that Garcia’s appointment as executive director of the CSAC was improper due to his lack of experience in this arena, which thankfully came to light. Our investigation was launched and is ongoing.

“New Era Fighting has regrouped and soon we’ll be making a major announcement about our worldwide plans. NEF is for the fighters, by the fighters. MMA promoters will never have a level playing field until the MMA industry is cleaned up. Armando being forced to resign is just one piece of a larger puzzle. How does a guy have $350,000 in cash sitting in his locker on a state employee salary? After all, I wasn’t aware that promoter can pay state paid employees in cash. One obstacle is out of the way, Armando Garcia. The reality is one guy can’t be that bad without some help. MMA promoters, fighters and fans in California had something to really be thankful for on Thanksgiving. We continue to request your stories and support be sent to fightback@newerafighting.com. Any and all support is greatly appreciated.”

NEF, based in Irvine, California, is a mixed martial arts fighting organization that combines the raw brutality of mixed martial arts with entertaining, sexy and dramatic themes

If you have been victimized by the CSAC, feel free to confidentially share your experiences by sending emails to FightBack@NewEraFighting.com. Your names and identities will be used only with your express permission to use them.

NEF, on a temporary basis, has opened up its weight divisions to include lighter weight fighters for an international promotion scheduled to be announced within the next 60 days. All fighters interested in an MMA career should submit their fight pictures, preferably video, to submissions@newerafighting.com.

For more information about NEF call 714.973.3053/714.448.9999 or go on line to www.NewEraFighting.com.

-NEF-

“HOLIDAY HITS” FACT SHEET

Posted on | December 1, 2008 | No Comments

MAIN EVENT

8 ROUNDS – HEAVYWEIGHTS

NAGY “Dominican Dynamite” AGUILERA MARCELLUS “More Than A Conqueror” BROWN

Newburgh, NY via Dominican Republic Louisville, KY

10-0 (6 KOs) 25-17-1 (21 KOs)

IBF INTERNATIONAL LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

12 ROUNDS—CO-FEATURE

JAFFA “African Assassin” BALLOGOU DANIEL JUDAH

IBF Continental Africa Cruiserweight Champion Former NY State Cruiserweight Champion

Manhattan, NY by way of Togo Brooklyn, NY

46-6 (40 KOs) 22-3-3 (10 KOs)

SPECIAL LIGHTWEIGHT ATTRACTION

10 ROUNDS

JORGE LUIS “The Truth” TERON ALDO “El Pato” VALTIERRA

NABO Lightweight Champion Former WBA Fedecentro & WBC FECARBOX

WBO #4, WBA #14, WBC #19 Central American Super Featherweight Champion

Bronx, NY Cuernavaca, Mexico

22-0-1 (15 KOs) 24-10 (13 KOs)

6 ROUNDS—MIDDLEWEIGHTS

GEORGE “Blaze” WALTON CLARENCE “Sonny Bono” TAYLOR

Harlem, NY Wilmington, DE

13-18-3 (6 KOs) 13-18-3 (6 KOs)

6 ROUNDS – SUPER FEATHERWEIGHTS

EDDIE “Pride of Tallaght” HYLAND GUSTAVO DAILEY

Dublin, Ireland Philadelphia, PA

10-1 (3 KOs) 2-3 (0 KOs)

4 ROUNDS – LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS

WILL ROSINSKY AMADOR ACEVEDO

3-Time National Golden Gloves Champion Upset Minded

Brooklyn, NY Moca, Puerto Rico

2-0 (2 KOs) 2-4 (2 KOs)

4 ROUNDS – WELTERWEIGHTS

LUIS “El Mero Mero” RUIZ KEN DURHAM

Brooklyn, NY 4-26-1 (2 KOs)

3-0 (1 KO) Mexico, MO

4 ROUNDS – LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHTS

LAMBROSE “Lionheart” KARAOLIDES JAMES JUSTICE

Queens, NY by way of Cyprus Akron, OH

1-0 (1 KO) 0-1

4 ROUNDS – HEAVYWEIGHTS

TOR HAMER ROYAL BRYANT

New York, NY North Platte, NB

1-0 (1 KO) 1-1-1 (1 KO)

4 ROUNDS – SUPER FLYWEIGHTS

EMMANUEL GONZALEZ JEAN RAMOS

Bronx, NY Rochester, NY

Pro Debut 0-2

4 ROUNDS – LIGHT WELTERWEIGHTS

ANTHONY ACCARDI RAFAEL LUNA

Howard Beach, NY Columbia

2-0 (1 KO) 1-6 (0 KOs)

4 ROUNDS – LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHTS

ROMAN OLIVERI ELIUD TORRES

Brooklyn, NY by way of France Allentown, PA

Pro Debut 0-0-1

(ALL FIGHTS & FIGHTERS SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Event: “Holiday Hits”

Date: Thursday, December 4, 2008

Venue: Roseland Ballroom, Manhattan, NY

Promoter: Bob Duffy’s Ring Promotions

Television: None

Tickets: $150.00 (Golden Ringside), $100.00 (Ringside) and $50.00 (General Admission), are on sale and available to purchase at the Roseland Ballroom, going to www.ringpromotions.com or calling 516.313.2304.

Information: Doors open at 6:00 PM, first bout at 6:30 PM.

-RP-

RESULTS FROM TWIN RIVER

Posted on | November 29, 2008 | No Comments

Lincoln, Rhode Island

November 29, 2008 – “Holiday Havoc”

HEAVYWEIGHTS

Jason Estrada (15-1, 3 KOs), Providence, RI WDEC8 (80-72, 80-72, 79-73) Derek Bryant (20-5-1, 17 KOs), Philadelphia, PA

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS

Joey McCreedy (9-2-1, 5 KOs), Lowell, MA WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 60-63) James Johnson (22-30-3, 13 KOs), Shreveport, LA

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Keith Kozlin (2-0, 1 KO), Warwick, RI WTKO1 (2:13) Vincent Robins (3-8-2, 3 KOs), York, SC

SUPER WELTERWEIGHTS

Demetrius Andrade (2-0, 2 KOs), Providence, RI WTKO4 (0:50) Eric Marriott (0-2), Independence, MO

WELTERWEIGHTS

Jason Pires (21-3, 9 KOs), New Bedford, MA WDEC6 (58-55, 58-55, 58-56) Frank Houghtaling (19-15-5, 4 KOs), Albany, NY

LIGHTWEIGHTS

Eddie Soto (10-0, 4 KOs), Pawtucket, RI WDEC4 (40-36, 39-37, 39-37) Blake Franklin (1-2, 0 KOs), Shreveport, LA

JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS

Omar Pena (1-0-1, 0 KOs), Providence, RI WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36) Lindberg Freeman (0-2, Coram, NY)

Promoter: Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc.

Matchmaker: Ted Panagiotis

POST FIGHT QUOTES

JASON ESTRADA: “It was a very exciting fight. I faced a little adversity when we banged heads and his head hit directly on my nose. My eyes had to clear and I was swallowing blood the rest of the fight. A good fighter has to fight through adversity. I whipped his ass. He cried like a little girl when I hit him with a jab and opened up a cut over his eye. He was talking a lot. I can’t take anything away from him. He came here, tried his best, and lost. I gave him one round, when I couldn’t see, but it was a good fight and a great experience for me.”

DEMETRIUS ANDRADE: “I’ve been fighting a long time but, fighting at home, I wanted to put on a show. He took some good shots. I established my jab and worked the body. I’ll tell you, he can really take a good shot. I don’t know how he didn’t go down with some of those shots. This was really big for me coming back home from the Olympics. It was important for me to be with my family for Thanksgiving (instead of fighting on a card tonight in California).”

JASON PIRES: “I’d been away five years, two years on the job (as a New Bedford police officer). I needed to get the rust off. I was surprised (when he was knocked down in the first round). I think I was off balance. One I got knocked down, I picked it up and became more aggressive. He’s a tough, strong fighter, exactly what I needed. He gave me a good fight.”

MANUEL “EL TORO” QUEZADA RETAINS HIS WBC CABOFE HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE

Posted on | November 29, 2008 | No Comments

Live from the Citizens Bank Arena in Ontario California, WBC CABOFE heavyweight champion, Manuel “El Toro” Quezada (25-4, 13 KO’s) continued his winning ways by defeating Teke Oruh (14-2-1) via unanimous decision, making it 14-consecutive victories.

Quezada pressed the action from the opening round, forcing Oruh to fight going backwards. Oruh tried to establish his jab, but could not find his rhythm as Quezada found a spot for his occasional left hook. In the latter half of the bout, you saw Manuel go to the body while maintaining his lead. The scorecards read, 98-92 across the board all in favor for Quezada.

“This victory gets me one step closer to fighting an opponent in the top 20.” said Quezada. “I felt I fought a smart fight. I want to keep stepping up in competition. It’s time to get back in the gym and continue working hard.”

This bout was promoted by Goossen Tutor Promotions in association with the Tachi Palace Casino. For more information please visit www.goossentutor.com or www.tachipalace.com.

FERTITTA-OWNED STATION CASINOS IS SUFFERING FROM DOWN ECONOMY

Posted on | November 28, 2008 | 2 Comments

Life can be brutal in the desert.

Station Casinos, which is partially owned by the 90% Zuffa, LLC Owning Fertitta Brothers (Lorenzo and Frank III), is suffering tough economic times as an entity. Before I explain further, it’s important to understand what Station Casinos really is, in their own words:

“Station Casinos, Inc. is the leading provider of gaming and entertainment to the residents of Las Vegas, Nevada. Station’s properties are regional entertainment destinations and include various amenities, including numerous restaurants, entertainment venues, movie theaters, bowling and convention/banquet space, as well as traditional casino gaming offerings such as video poker, slot machines, table games, bingo and race and sports wagering. Station owns and operates Palace Station Hotel & Casino, Boulder Station Hotel & Casino, Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel, Sunset Station Hotel & Casino, Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino, Red Rock Casino Resort Spa, Fiesta Rancho Casino Hotel, Fiesta Henderson Casino Hotel, Wild Wild West Gambling Hall & Hotel, Wildfire Casino Rancho, Wildfire Casino Boulder, formerly known as Magic Star Casino, Gold Rush Casino and Lake Mead Casino. Station also owns a 50% interest in Green Valley Ranch Station Casino, Aliante Station Casino & Hotel, Barley’s Casino & Brewing Company, The Greens and Renata’s Casino in Henderson, Nevada and a 6.7% interest in the joint venture that owns the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition, Station manages Thunder Valley Casino near Sacramento, California on behalf of the United Auburn Indian Community.”

The business model may be just as broken as the national economy, dependent on the airs of excess and the willingness of every average Vegas visitor to let a little ride on luck. Looks like those jet setters are cutting back on their City of Sin junkets of late, looking for the cheap deals in the strip proper rather than straying to the posh, overbuilt, more modern and lavish quarters and suburban style of the newest Station Casinos developments. Maybe that’s why they have to reconfigure their whole financing picture:

Station Casinos, Inc. Announces Private Exchange Offers of Its Debt Securities for New Secured Term Loans

Station Casinos downgraded after seeking debt exchange

Station Casino owners consider cash infusion

Obviously, the government isn’t ever going to step in and bail out the casino industry. This a business niche that has been notorious for supporting and being directed and fueled by organized crime interests. Hence the following scene from the movie Casino:

Maybe there’s some screaming matches like that going on behind the scenes in Vegas still today. Personally, I don’t believe the kind of Fertitta family ties to organized crime ever just go away. I’m convinced that the phrase “clean money” has been used far too liberally to describe the successful income generating strategies of the brothers Fertitta.

Things are about to get interesting in Xyience’s adversary proceeding against me in bankruptcy, as there is little time left for the opposition to make up facts to absolve themselves of responsibility for filing and pressing the frivolous claim that this whole saga began with. Xyience’s frivolous case against me was meant as a method to silence me so the folks wanting to steal the company from the shareholders could get away with it. Now they almost have been able to ride off into the sunset unscathed, but I still have time to go the extra mile and fight for those interests who have been drowned out thus far in all this.

Midwest Cage Championship 17 Thanksgiving Throwdown Results

Posted on | November 27, 2008 | No Comments

1) Todd Schmauss vs Josh Henry
Schmauss KO1 at 2:02

2) Mike Miller vs Miguel Rios
Rios Triangle2 at 1:48

3) Matt Williams vs Josh Henry
Henry RNC1 at 1:28

4) Joe Trader vs Derek Wilkins
Trader KOKnee1 at 2:23

5) Shane Mosby vs Ryan Langmaid
Langmaid RNC1 time not confirmed

6) Heath Johnson vs Josh Christenson
Johnson VerbalSub2 at 3:43

7) Phil Dawes vs Jesse Lund
Lund RNC1 at 2:16

8) Will Shutt vs TJ O’Brien
O’Brien Triangle2 at 1:43

9) Zac Cummings vs Cole Jennett
Cummings Submission (unclear) 2:11 in RD1

10) Chad Vance vs Chuck Grigsby
Grigsby KO1 at 2:59

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