Godfrey defends NABF belt vs. Nwodo on ESPN FNF

Posted on | August 14, 2008 | 1 Comment

“Title Wave,” Aug. 29 at Mohegan Sun

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (August 13, 2008) – NABF cruiserweight champion Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey defends his NABF cruiserweight title against Emmanuel Nwodo in the 12-round main event headlining “Title Wave” on August 29 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

“Title Wave,” promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), will air live on ESPN Friday Night Fights. In the co-feature, WBC Continental Americas featherweight champion Adalberto “Terrible” Borquez (18-6, 17 KOs), of Mexico, defends his belt versus reigning unbeaten WBC Youth featherweight title-holder Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard (14-0, 7 KOs), from nearby Manchester (CT).

“Godfrey-Nwodo has all of the ingredients to be a 2008 Fight of the Year candidate,” promoter Jimmy Burchfield said. “This show has the equivalent of two main events with Godfrey-Nwodo and Borquez-Remillard. Borquez is a champion coming here from Mexico with 17 knockouts in his 18 wins, fighting a young, undefeated champion in Remillard. Add heavyweight Jason Estrada, the 2004 U.S. Olympian, along with some of the top New England prospects on the undercard, and we have a great overall card from top to bottom.”

Godfrey (16-1, 9 KOs), fighting out of Providence, is rated No. 5 by the WBC and an impressive victory on national television should put him in position for a world title fight. The highly decorated U.S. amateur lost a close 12-round decision last March in Germany to Rudolf Kraj in a WBC title eliminator.

Nwodo (22-4, 18 KOs), originally from Nigeria, is a former USBA champion now fighting out of Maryland. The knockout artist is rated No. 12 by the WBA and No. 14 by the WBC.

“This is a big fight for me to get back into the cruiserweight championship picture,” Godfrey said. “I’ll also be defending by NABF belt on ESPN. Nwodo is tall and he has a lot of power. He’s a little one-dimensional but has a lot of experience. I know that I’m going to be in a tough fight.”

Borquez, rated No. 30 by the WBC, has knocked out 17 of his 18 victims to date, while Remillard is more of a boxer-puncher who has overcome a wrist injury that twice required surgery.

Also fighting on the card in a Special Heavyweight Attraction, 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada (11-1, 2 KOs), of Providence, continues his mission in the heavyweight division against Texas State champion Domonic Jenkins (13-8-1, 6 KOs). Estrada has beaten the likes of Lance Whitaker, Charles Shufford and Robert Hawkins, to name some of the more notables. Jenkins holds a win by decision against highly touted prospect Jason Gavern and Malcolm Tann. He’s also has been in against other top young prospects such as Chazz Witherspoon, Tye Fields, Chris Arreola and veteran Eddie Chambers.

Ledyard’s (CT) undefeated super middleweight Brian Macy (4-0, 1 KO), 2000 National PAL champion and U. of Connecticut graduate, takes on Shawn Kirk (4-2, 2 KOs) in a four-round bout.

Two four-round female fights are also on the card: Hartford’s popular welterweight Addy Irrizarry (5-2, 2 KOs) faces former world champion Yvonne “Silk” Reiss (7-12-1) and Mystic (CT) super bantamweight Karen Dulin (0-1) meets Christina Leadbeater (1-1, 1 KO) in a pair of four-round bouts. Two additional bouts are being finalized. All fighters and bouts are subject to change.

Tickets for “Title Wave” are priced at $30.00, $45.00, $75.00 and $100.00 and are available to purchase by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254), going on line at www.cesboxing.com or www.mohegansun.com, at the Mohegan Sun box office or any TicketMaster outlet.

Contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) for more information. Doors open at 6:30 PM/ET, first bout at 7:30 PM/ET.

-CES-

VINNY PAZ AND LIVE FANTASY FOOTBALL DRAFT TOMORROW NIGHT ON FNU COMBAT SPORTS SHOW

Posted on | August 13, 2008 | 1 Comment

Tomorrow night at 10:00 PM EST we have a live Combat Sports Couch Potato Fantasy Football League draft that we will be doing live during our weekly radio show after we talk at length with a legend: Vinny Paz: AKA “The Pazmanian Devil” (50-10, 30 KOs)

First come first served, and we need 10 teams and only have two selected. So we need 8 folks to get serious and play. All you have to do is set yourself a free account on ESPN Fantasy Football and then join the league:

Click the link below to go to your League Office, where you can view your league’s setting as well as launch the live draft when it starts:

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE COMBAT SPORTS COUCH POTATOES

It’s a private league so the password is: Combat1

Sign up now and talk smack every week live on the show when your team wins!!!!

The call in number for tomorrow night’s show is 605-475-8515, SHOW CONFERENCE ROOM#:5009209

hit the # sign after the last number and you’re on with us live.

Vinny Pazienza is with us tomorrow, and here’s some cool links to some awesome highlight reels:

Highlight 1

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To join our chat room live during the show: 8PM EST to 10:45 PM follow this link:

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As always, you can listen live at: The FNU Blog

or just check it all out later on your own time at: FEEDBURNER ARCHIVE (SHOW AVAILABLE AS SOON AS IT ENDS)

FANTASY DREAM FIGHTS: Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

Posted on | August 13, 2008 | 2 Comments

 

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FANTASY DREAM FIGHTS
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Sugar Ray Leonard

By Tony Penecale

Sugar Ray and Pretty Boy Floyd. The 7Up Kid and the Hip-Hop Bad Boy. Leonard became a media sensation, winning the gold medal by dominating the feared Cuban Andres Aldama. Extremely popular, Leonard brought a charismatic force into the ring, with titles and endorsement deals. Mayweather Jr, a bronze medalist in the ’96 Olympics, is the classic villain, a spoiled rich kid who likes to talk trash and back it up. Mayweather claims he is the BEST fighter of all time and has claimed superiority to the legendary Sugar Ray Leonard. In his 14th pro bout, Leonard whipped Floyd Mayweather Sr, stopping him in 10 rounds. Would he have the same luck against an equally dazzling fighter? Is Mayweather as superior as he claims? Or would it be Leonard putting up and Mayweather shutting up?

STATISTICS

Leonard: (all stats for bout on 9/16/81)
Age – 25 years old
Height – 5’10”
Weight – 146 lbs
Reach – 74”
Record – 30-1 (21)

Mayweather: (all stats for bout on 12/8/07)
Age – 30 years old
Height – 5’8”
Weight – 147 lbs
Reach – 72”
Record – 38-0 (24)

STYLE

Leonard:

A brilliant fighter who is often spectacular in the ring, Leonard could box well from the outside, firing quick jabs and right hands. On the inside, Leonard would fire his hands with amazing quickness, including hooks, uppercuts, and body punches. Once in control, Leonard would also play with his opponent’s mind, dropping his hands and using bolo punches. Leonard is an impressive finisher, firing hard and accurate punches until his opponents wilt under the barrage.

Mayweather:

A very relaxed boxer who does everything well with an arsenal that includes a snapping jab, accurate right hand, and left hook that can be doubled and tripled with tremendous effect. Uses feint moves to freeze opponents and open punching lanes. Tucks his chin well behind his shoulder to roll with punches. Even on the ropes, he is a difficult target to land a solid punch. He doesn’t have great punching power. Most of his stoppage victories come from outpunching and outclassing his opponents but rarely scoring clean knockouts.

STRENGTHS

Leonard:
1) Speed – Leonard was blessed with dazzling speed, both in hand and foot. He could attack from the outside, or fire impressive combos on the inside. Bolo punches or shoeshine flurries, all came with breathtaking speed and accuracy.
2) Toughness – There was a lot of substance behind the flash and Leonard proved his mettle on several occasions, most notably when stunned against Roberto Duran or with a severely swollen eye against Thomas Hearns.
3) Killer Instinct – Even as an amateur, Leonard was impressive in finishing a wounded opponent. And as a pro, he only improved. Even in bouts he was comfortably ahead on the scorecards, Leonard did not back off his attack and scored several late stoppage victories.

Mayweather:
1) Experience – Boxing is in Mayweather’s blood since his childhood. Completed an extensive amateur career by competing in the ’96 Olympic games. He has been competing successfully on a championship level for over a decade, facing and defeating all styles.
2) Speed – Speed Kills. Mayweather has incredible hand and foot speed, which allows him to move inside, unload his offense, and dart out of range before his opponent can set himself.
3) Ring Generalship – Mayweather knows every inch of the ring and how to control a fight. When to attack, when to box, and when to coast, Mayweather owns the ring when he is in there.

WEAKNESSES

Leonard:
1) Tactical Mistakes – While he was dominant in most of his fights, there were several times when Leonard got drawn into the wrong type of fight and it proved problematic for him.
2) Swelling – In some tougher bouts, Leonard has shown damage, specifically around his eyes. Impaired vision could be deadly against an opponent with such rapid-fire combinations.

Mayweather:
1) Punching Power – Most of Mayweather’s stoppage wins have come from an accumulation of punches. The usual result is the referee or opposing corner stopping the bout to prevent further punishment. It is rare to see Mayweather finish a bout with one punch dating back to his days as a 130 lb boxer.
2) Brittle Hands – Mayweather has been plagued throughout his career with hand injuries. The soreness in his hands, especially the right hand, reduces Mayweather’s exceptional offense, often forcing him to rely on his foot speed to dance around and pitter-pat opponents.

BEST PERFORMANCES
** Indicates the Version of the Fighter Used for this Matchup

Leonard:

1) ** Thomas Hearns (9/16/81) – In facing Hearns, Leonard was up against a freakishly tall 6’2” welterweight with dynamite in his right hand and superb boxing skills. Fighting with a swollen eye and behind on the cards, Leonard was buoyed by his trainer Angelo Dundee’s famous call “You’re blowing it, son.” Rallying in the championship rounds, Leonard broke through and had Hearns in serious trouble, wobbling around the ring, forcing the referee to stop the fight.

2) Roberto Duran (11-25-80) – Duran won the psychological battle in the first fight, goading Leonard into a slugfest and ruining his perfect record with a razor-thin decision victory. Leonard came into the rematch supremely focused and put forth a brilliant performance, outboxing and taunting Duran. Leonard’s physical and psychological victory was complete when a beaten and frustrated Duran abruptly surrendered.

3) Wilfred Benetiz (11-30-79) – Leonard’s first title came against another undefeated prodigy in Benetiz, a smooth-boxing counterpuncher. Starting with an intense stare down, the bout was a fast-paced technician’s dream, with each combatant having moments of success. Leonard had a close but clear edge going into the 15th and final round when he finally broke through, flooring Benetiz with a homerun uppercut and stopping him moments later.

Mayweather:
1) ** Ricky Hatton (12-8-07) – Hatton brought an undefeated record and a raucous cheering section with him for this bout and he tried to maul Mayweather in close. After a few clinch-filled and rough-house rounds, Mayweather figured our Hatton’s face-first style and systematically picked him apart with precise combinations, finally flooring him and stopping him in the 10th round.

2) Arturo Gatti (6-25-05) – Although Mayweather was a solid betting favorite, many expected Gatti to make things rough for Mayweather. It never happened as Mayweather dealt out a severe beating before Gatti’s corner stopped the bout after six one-sided rounds.
3) Diego Corrales (1-20-01) – Experts were torn on who to pick in this one with many leaning towards Corrales to win by KO. Mayweather never let him in the bout, using his advantage in speed to blister Corrales, knocking him down five times before the bout was halted in the 10th round.

QUESTIONS

Leonard:
1) Will Mayweather’s prefight trash talk force Leonard out of his game plan?
2) Can his eyes handle Mayweather’s precise right hands?
3) Can he solve Mayweather’s superb defense?

Mayweather:

1) How will he cope with Leonard’s equally blinding speed?
2) If he falls behind early, will he be able to gun for the knockout?
3) Will Leonard’s taunts break his fragile psyche?

THE PREDICTION

Leonard is definitely the crowd favorite and Mayweather is at his peak, relishing his bad guy role. Leonard enters the ring wearing white trunks and red tassels adorning his boots while Mayweather is dressed in black trunks and sporting a black fedora as he struts into the ring.

During the instructions, Mayweather tries to goad Leonard by talking and gesturing towards him. Leonard meets him with an icy glare and a hint of a confident smirk across his lips.

At the opening bell, both boxers circle each other, moving laterally and looking for openings. Mayweather fires a few jabs and looks for range with his right hand. Leonard matches his jab output and tries to step in to land a couple of left hooks. While the 1st round is face-paced, few clean punches are landed.

The tactical battle continues through the 2nd and 3rd rounds. Leonard is taking the role as the aggressor, trying to back Mayweather up with his natural advantages in size and strength. Mayweather uses the opportunity to land several flush right hands over Leonard’s left but is unsuccessful in backing him up.

The pace picks up in the 4th round. Mayweather has found success with his straight right hand and is more willing to stand in front of Leonard. The ensuing action has the crowd on its feet as the combinations are freely exchanged. But the fact is that Mayweather, while successful in marking up Leonard’s left eye, doesn’t have the power to discourage The Sugar Man.

While the pace remains at a blistering pace through the middle rounds, it is becoming evident that the momentum is clearly shifting in Leonard’s favor. Leonard, without fear of Mayweather’s power, is boxing with his hands at his side and stepping in with jabs and right hands, forcing Mayweather back to the ropes.

Leonard is sporting a lump under his left eye to start the 8th round but he still looks relaxed and confident. His tough bouts in the past have prepared him for this. Mayweather is dripping blood from his nose and mouth, his face showing the look of confusion and fear. Leonard moves in, firing combinations and has Mayweather trapped in a corner as the bell rings.

Mayweather is a desperate fighter in the 9th round and he is doing anything he can to survive, moving more around the ring and holding whenever gets close. Leonard taunts him as he moves in on him, winding his right arm and sticking his chin out. But Mayweather is unable to do anything to stop him. Leonard lands another crisp combination including a double left hook and a picture-perfect uppercut as Mayweather falls to his knees. Up at the count of 7, Mayweather holds until the round ends.

Leonard races out to start the 10th round, sensing that victory is in his grasp. And it soon is. A left hook staggers Mayweather and a follow up flurry forces him to take a knee. He gets up on shaky legs and indicates to the referee that he can continue. But not for long as Leonard is back on him in a hurry, peppering him with relentless combinations against the ropes. As Mayweather starts to slump to the canvas again, the referee jumps in to spare him further punishment. Sugar Ray darts across the ring and jumps on the ropes, basking in the cheers of the Pro-Leonard crowd.

Your winner by Technical Knockout in the 10 th round is Sugar Ray Leonard!!!

For the next installment of Fantasy Dream Fights, we are going to switch gears from a matchup between two dazzling speedsters to an all-out heavyweight slugfest between “The Manassa Mauler” Jack Dempsey and “The Brockton Blockbuster” Rocky Marciano. Hide the women and children! It is going to be a war!!! This upcoming installment will be available on August 25.

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Spina fighting way out of funk

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“August Annihilation” August 22 at Twin River Events Center, RI

PROVIDENCE (August 12, 2008) – Power punching Joey “KO Kid” Spina is fighting his way out of a funk that started nearly two years ago when he lost his first pro fight to Providence cross-town rival The Pride of Providence” Peter Manfredo, Jr., who, ironically, tops the August 22nd “August Annihilator” pro boxing card that Spina is fighting on in the co-feature.

WBC rated No. 20 contender Manfredo (30-5, 15 KOs), star of The Contender Season One, fights Donny “The Savage” McCrary (24-7-2, 13 KOs), star of The Contender Season Three, in the 12-round main event for the NABF Interim super middleweight title, headlining “August Annihilator” at Twin River Events Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

“August Annihilator” part is promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), in association with Twin River, The Tournament of Contenders, and CN8, The Comcast Network. The show will be taped live and air Saturday, August 23 at 7:30 PM/ET on CN8, The Comcast Network as well as Cox Sports Television.

Spina (22-1-1, 15 KOs), former USNBC and IBF Intercontinental super middleweight champion takes on former IBC Americas heavyweight title-holder Jim “Steel Chin” Strohl (27-6, 21 KOs), of Las Vegas, in a six-round super middleweight bout. Since his only loss to Manfredo, Spina has won three straight against Shannon Miller, Henry Mayes and David Whittom.

Now rated No. 12 by the WBO as a light heavyweight, Spina has rededicated himself and is working with a new head trainer, Jose Santos. “The loss started a downward spiral because I really didn’t think I’d lose,” Spina explained. “And I broke my hand in that fight. Now, I’m focused on my career, living back at home in Providence (rather than Las Vegas), and fighting to get back to where I was. It was tough fighting in six-round bouts after being in 10 and 12 round fights. I made six figures (vs. Manfredo) and then I was fighting for a few thousand. I was fighting at 176 and I’m making my way back to super middleweight. This fight is at 170. I fought a long time at 168 and I think I’m stronger at that weight, but I’m rated at light heavyweight, and I’ll fight anywhere between 168 and 175.

“This is a big fight for me. Strohl’s 27-5 with 21 knockouts. He’s a big puncher who has come down from heavyweight. I boxed him a lot when I lived in Las Vegas. He’s slow but very strong and always in great shape. I know all about him and I’m a better boxer. I’m going to win impressively, if not by knockout, I’ll outbox him badly. He’s going to be right in front of me and he’ll keep coming. I have to sit down on my punches. I haven’t been getting as many knockouts because the opposition has been better than the guys I fought earlier in my career. I can still put people to sleep.”

On the undercard in a pair of six-round super middleweight bouts, Rhode Island super middleweight Angel Camacho, Jr. (10-0, 4 KOs) puts his undefeated record on the line against Brooklyn’s Ariel Espinal (6-3-2, 2 KOs), while Providence favorite Bobo “The Bull” Starnino (9-4-1, 2 KOs) faces Lowell (MA) brawler “Irish” Joey McCreedy (8-2, 5 KOs) in an old fashioned throw-down.

Also on the undercard card is undefeated middleweight prospect Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez (7-0, 5 KOs), former two-time U.S. national amateur champion out of Worcester (MA), squaring off against Marcus “Team Savior” Upshaw (8-2, 3 KOs) in a six-round bout. Former world title challenger, Greek featherweight Sandy “Lil’ Tyson” Tsagouris (7-1, 3 KOs), takes on Adawirky Lopez (1-0), who is a Pan-Am Games gold medal winner, in another six-round match.

Providence junior welterweight Jesus Caro (1-0, 1 KO) tangles with pro debuting Clarence Smith in a four rounder. Providence junior lightweight Omar Pena, who was a 9-time New England Golden Gloves champion, managed by Gary “Tiger” Balletto, fights an opponent to be determined. All bouts and fighters are subject to change.

Tickets for “August Annihilation” are priced at $40.00, $50.00 (Bronze), $75.00 (Silver), $100.00 (Gold) and $150.00 (Jimmy’s Platinum Club SOLD OUT) and are available to purchase by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254), going on line at www.cesboxing.com or www.twinriver.com, at the Twin River Events Center (100 Twin River Road, Lincoln, RI), at the Players Club booth (2nd floor) at Twin River, or any TicketMaster location.

Tickets are also on sale at Manfredo’s Gym in Pawtucket (RI), 401 Gym in Cranston (RI), Rivera Brother’s in Lynn (MA), Balletto’s Gym in Providence, Big Six Academy in Providence, and Larry Army (508.407.5152).

Contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) or Twin River Events 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 “August Annihilation.” Anybody under the age of 18 must be accompanied at all times by an adult and they must enter through the West entrance.)

-CES-

Mark ‘Oaktree’ Brown set for big night in Atlantic City

Posted on | August 13, 2008 | 1 Comment

For immediate release:

Salem, NJ. 12th August 2008

Heavyweight Mark ‘Oaktree’ Brown has been added to the card of the Fight Night Productions promoted ‘Casino Battle Royale’ event which is to be held in Atlantic City, NJ later this year.

Fight Night Productions CEO, Jarvis Robinson, on making the announcement said “I am so pleased to have Mark on the card. I think it was a forgone conclusion he would be added after the magnificent show he put on at the Salem fight back in June. I just couldn’t leave him out. He’s a true star. He made that event a huge success and will help make the ‘Casino Battle Royale’ an even bigger success.”

‘Oaktree’ will be looking to add to his already excellent 13 – 1, with six by way of knockout, record after the disapointment of just a few weeks ago when his opponent, Maurice Wheeler, failed to turn up for the weigh-in prior to the ‘Battle on 422’ event.

Brown, who could barely hide his joy of being on the card, said “I couldn’t have asked for a better birthday present. (His birthday is the16th August). This is a big event. I will be up for it. I’m an entertainer, that’s what I do. I fight and entertain. I’ll steal the show.

Get me in the ring, don’t care who with, I’ll beat them, cos that’s what I do and I do it with style. You should call me the Entertainer.”

It is expected that further announcements will be made over the coming week as negotiations with two current World Champions, a former World Champion and two National Champions to head up the event are close to being completed.

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Albert vs. Duran Title Fight Headlines “KnockOut Poverty” All-African Pro Boxing Show

Posted on | August 13, 2008 | No Comments

Tuesday night, Sept. 23 at Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City

NEW YORK CITY (August 12, 2008) – The IBF African light middleweight title will be on the line September 23 when veterans Eromosele “Bad Boy” Albert and Ossie Duran square-off in the 12-round main event for the vacant IBF Continental African light middleweight title, headlining “KnockOut Poverty,” presented by Bob Duffy’s Ring Promotions on September 23 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

“KnockOut Poverty” is a landmark event to help fight poverty in Africa. Grammy Award-winning, UN Goodwill Ambassador Youssou N’Dour and friends are among the many stars scheduled for the historic evening of entertainment, music and boxing. N’Dour and other musical legends are scheduled to perform between fights with proceeds from the event going to the All For Africa charitable organization.

Former IBA Continental title-holder Albert (21-2, 10 KOs), born in Nigeria and now living in Miami,

is a two-time Nigerian Olympian whose father used to wake him at 4:30 every morning for a 2-hour, 16-mile barefoot run before heading to school. Albert reportedly had an amazing 568 matches during his 16-year amateur boxing career.

Albert’s first victory of note was a 12-round decision in 2005 against Dorian Beaupierre for the IBA Continental belt. Three fights later, Eromosele registered a 10-round win by decision versus the future star of The Contender reality television series, previously unbeaten David Banks (10-0-1). The most significant win to date for “Bad Boy” was by 10-round decision against former world champion Luis “Yori Boy” Campas (88-9) on ESPN in 2007. A seventh-round knockout of Daniel Edouard (18-1-2) followed, setting the stage for Albert’s last fight (May 17, 2008) versus undefeated young contender James Kirkland (21-0) on ShoBox for the NABO light middleweight championship, in which, Eromosele was stopped for the first time in his pro career.

Former Commonwealth light middleweight and welterweight champion Duran (23-6-1, 9 KOs) born Osumanu Yahaya in Ghana and now residing in London, won an eight-round decision versus David Kirk in 2001 for the WBF Pan-European welterweight championship and later that same year, Ossie added the WBF European welterweight belt to his growing collection via a victory by 10-round decision against Delroy Millis in London. The Commonwealth welterweight title came next thanks to Duran’s 12-round victory by decision against Joshua Okine (10-1-1) in

Ghana.

Duran’s most notable triumph was a third-round stoppage of Jamie Moore (20-1), current British lightweight champion, on June 26, 2004 in Northern Ireland for the vacant Commonwealth light middleweight championship.

Duran briefly moved in with a relative in Providence and he kicked-off 2007 with an impressive performance against Jonathan Reid (34-4), star of The Contender Season One, taking an eight-round decision in a near shutout performance. Ossie’s impressive win against Reid positioned him for his last bout (June 1, 2007) on ShoBox, albeit a loss by 10-round decision to, ironically, the same fighter Albert lost to in his last fight, undefeated rising star Kirkland.

“KnockOut Poverty” is a special card featuring all African fighters in four bouts. In the 10-round co-feature, ex-IBA champion Evans “African Warrior” Ashir (29-3, 15 KOs) from Kenya, faces an opponent to be determined.

Also on the card in an eight-round bout, two-time world title challenger, light heavyweight Jaffa “The African Assassin” Ballagou (45-6, 39 KOs), from Togo, takes on multiple World Muay Thai champion Manu Ntoh (17-14-1, 10 KOs), from Cameroon. Another bout is being made to fill-out the card.

For ticket and sponsorship information call 212.351.0111 or go online to www.allforafrica.org.

All For Africa

All For Africa (“A4A”) is a non-profit organization that serves as a platform for individuals, corporations and other organizations to actively get involved in, design and coordinate economically sustainable projects in Africa. All for Africa believes that the quickest route to realizing Africa’s true potential is through the effective collaboration between the “for profit” and the non-profit stakeholders in Africa’s future.

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YUSAF MACK LOOKS TO TAME OMAR “PIT BULL” PITTMAN ON SEPTEMBER 26TH AT THE NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY IN PHILADELPHIA

Posted on | August 11, 2008 | 8 Comments

2 TITLE MATCHES WHICH INCLUDES DERRICK “POOH” ENNIS TAKING ON TROY BROWNING IN EXCITING CO-FEATURE

PHILADELPHIA (AUGUST 11, 2008)—On Friday night September 26th Yusaf Mack looks to take one step closer towards fighting for the Light-Heavyweight championship of the world when he takes on the rough & tough Omar Pitman for NABA & Pennsylvania Light-heavyweight titles that will highlight a great night of boxing at The National Guard Armory in Northeast Philadelphia.

This packed evening of boxing will be promoted by Joey Eye Boxing and will be webcasted live all over the world.

The co-feature will have big implications as rising Jr. Middleweight Derrick “Pooh” Ennis battles the crafty Troy Browning over ten rounds for The Pennsylvania State title.

Mack of Philadelphia has quickly made a splash in the Light-Heavyweight as he has won two straight since moving up from Super Middleweight.

Mack has a record has a record of 25-2-2 with fifteen knockouts.

Mack was 17-0-2 when he won the vacant USBA Super Middleweight title with an eighth round stoppage over Shannon Miller at The Legendary Blue Horizon in Philadelphia.

Mack defended that title three times against Richard Grant, Thomas Reid & Christian Cruz.

Those victories catapulted Mack into an IBF elimination bout against the power punching Alejandro Berrio.

Unfortunately Mack’s undefeated streak came to an end in a high paced, give and take brawl with Berrio as the Colombian scored a sixth round stoppage.

Mack got back in the ring one year later with a victory over Jose Juan Velasquez on ESPN-2 which facilitated a fight with the granite chinned Librado Andrade as part of the high-profile Manny Pacquiao – Marco Antonio Barrera Pay-Per-View rematch on October 6th. 2007.

Mack did the unthinkable as he dropped Andrade in the first round. But problems making the 168 pound limit caught up to Mack and Andrade scored the seventh round stoppage.

Mack moved up to Light-Heavyweight and has won two straight including a boxing clinic ten round unanimous decision over 22-2-3 Daniel Judah on June 4th.

Pittman, of Philadelphia, is a gritty customer has a record of 15-4-1 with eight knockouts.

Like Mack, Pittman has spent much of his career as a Super Middleweight. Pittman has been somewhat of a streaky fighter as he won nine of his first ten fights. After suffering two consecutive losses in 2005, Pittman then racked up for consecutive victories which included a second round stoppage over Victor Paz (9-2) in front of a national television audience on Versus.

Pittman fought to a draw with Dhaifir Smith before winning two split decisions over Demetrius Davis.

In Pittman’s last outing, He gave world ranked Jean Pascal more then a scare as he rocked the Canadian on several occasions before losing a unanimous decision on January 11th in Hollywood, Florida.

In the co-feature, Ennis & Browning will not only be vying for the Pennsylvania State title but for an opportunity at the next level up the Jr. Middleweight ladder.

Ennis of Philadelphia will bring a record of 15-2-1 with twelve knockouts.

Ennis won his first nine bouts, six by stoppage, before fighting to a draw with Maxell Taylor (12-2). After a first round knockout, Ennis received a coved spot on the widely popular SHO BOX series on SHOWTIME against Allen Conyers.

That bout, which took place on February 16, 2007 produced fireworks throughout the bout that lasted just 5:36.

In round one, Ennis rocked Conyers and has the New Yorker in serious trouble. In round two, Conyers turned the tables and stopped Ennis in a thrilling fight.

Ennis scored two victories after the Conyers setback only to be stopped by Alphonso Williams in three rounds in a bout that Ennis was dominating until he got caught with a left hook in the third round.

Ennis has rebounded to score three knockouts in a five week span which includes his last outing against Enrique Gallegos on July 26th in Tunica, Mississippi.

Browning has a record of 20-2-1 with eight wins coming early.

The Willingboro, New Jersey native has had his career split up into two parts.

From 1991-1998, Browning racked up an undefeated record of 17-0-1 before taking a eight year hiatus from the ring.

When he returned in 2006, Browning scored three consecutive victories which included a momentous upset as Browning scored an easy unanimous decision victory over one of the top prospects in boxing when he defeated Julio Cesar Garcia (40-2).

In that bout, Browning beat Garcia to the punch all night and taught the kid a boxing lesson for ten rounds.

Since that fight, Browning had suffered his first two professional losses when he lost decision to highly regarded Delvin Rodriguez (21-2-1) & most recently to Pawel Wolak (20-0) on May 17th.

An exciting undercard will be announced shortly that will be feature ladies sensation, Olivia “The Great” Fonseca, heavyweight Pyabb Beale plus other bouts.

First bout is at 7:30 pm & Tickets for this loaded night of boxing cost $100 for VIP, $50 for ringside, and $40 for General Admission and can be purchased at the Next Level at 4043 Lancaster, Ave. PH (215) 758-5071 or Bottom of the Sea at 714 South Street (215) 627-9512 and by calling Joey Eye Boxing at 267-304-9399

FEATERWEIGHT TITLE BOUT AND THE RETURN OF A HOMETOWN UFC VET GENERATE MUCH ATTENTION FOR MCC 16: NO GUTS, NO GLORY!

Posted on | August 11, 2008 | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Des Moines, IA- August 11, 2008- Professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) returns to Urbandale’s Buccaneer’s Arena on Friday, September 12. Midwest Cage Championship, Iowa’s premier MMA promoter, will deliver a ten bout show stacked with major talent and significant fights.

The MCC Featherweight belt is on the line when Josh “Jigsaw” Atwell defends himself against up and comer, and number one contender, TJ “The Spider” O’Brien. Atwell took the belt from Will Shutt in MCC 13, and O’Brien has gained impressive wins in non-title bouts since that time. Atwell, with beginnings as a standout wrestler, and known for his tenacity, has delivered some of the most crowd pleasing performances in MCC history. For all his experience and success, Atwell clearly has his hands full, as O’Brien remains undefeated in MCC and has quickly become known for his Jujitsu, often leaving his opponents quickly tapping or suddenly sleeping.

In another much anticipated match, Des Moines native and two time UFC veteran, John “Hurricane” Halverson returns to MCC action when he meets Vern “The Native Assassin” Jefferson. Most recently, Halverson dropped a close three round war to fellow UFC fighter Jorge Gurgel. “It’s awesome fighting for the huge UFC crowds, national TV and pay-per-view, but for me it never compares to the experience of fighting in my hometown, for the fans, friends, and family that are truly most important to me” stated a grateful Halverson. Jefferson is no stranger to the same crowd. He has over thirty pro bouts to his credit and a solid reputation as a warrior willing to take on anyone. As Jefferson will now face one of the top lightweights in the Midwest, that experience and fortitude will be put to the ultimate test.

Other key talent and bouts for MCC 16 include the return of Cole “The Apprentice” Jennet, and the match-up of two undefeated fighters when Alex Harper takes on NCAA All American wrestler Joe “Excalibur” Ellenberger.

MCC 16: No Guts, No Glory! takes place at the Bucs Arena, 7201 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA on Friday, September 12. Doors open at 6:30PM, fights begin promptly at 7:30 PM. Tickets prices begin at $25 and can be purchased at the Bucs box office, by phone at 515-278-9757, and on-line at http://www.midwestcagechampionship.com. VIP tables can be purchased by calling 515-229-8566.

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