Old Dog Boxing December 9th Boxing Show

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Old Dog Boxing Invites you to attend our next Masters Amateur Boxing Show (ages 35 and up) sanctioned by USA Boxing this Friday, December 9th at 7:30 p.m.

We have 12 bouts of boxing scheduled with 10 bouts of boxers in their 30s, 40s, 50s and yes 60s ready to step into the ring and compete in this 2011 Year End

Finale.  So come cheer on your favorite boxer, buy some spaghetti and meatballs or a hotdog and nachos and watch what promises to be the highlight of the year.

All proceeds benefit our Walking Tall Scholarship for kids and young adults program.

See you at Ringside,
Gina Sahagun

Old Dog Boxing at
South Coast Martial Arts
2990 Grace Lane
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

(714) 545-5759

Michael ‘The Brazilian Rocky’ Oliveira Continues Boxing Education

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Next fight Dec. 17 vs. Jimmy Holmes in Quebec City

 

MIAMI (Dec. 5, 2011) – His boxing education continues in Miami as undefeated prospect Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira, rated No. 15 by the World Boxing Council (“WBC”), prepares for his first fight in Canada on December 17 against veteran Jimmy “The Fightin’ School Teacher” Holmes (19-3-2, 10 KOs) in a 10-round Special Middleweight Attraction at Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec City.

 

The 21-year-old Oliveira (16-0, 12 KOs), a native of Brazil, is the reigning WBC South American middleweight champion. The handsome college student (Florida International U.) will be working with head trainer Orlando Cuellar for only their third fight.

 

Coming off of his victorious ShoBox debut Nov. 11 in El Paso (TX), in which he defeated veteran Xavier “The X-Man” Tolliver (23-8, 15 KOs) by way of an eight-round disqualification that was on the brink of knockout, Oliveira will be fighting Dec. 17 for the second time within five weeks.

 

“We wanted to put him back in the ring as soon as possible to keep him sharp and learning as he steps up the ladder of competition,” said Cuellar, who is best known as former world champion Glen Johnson’s chief second. “He came out of his last fight in good shape, no cuts even though he was head-butted a few times, in what was pretty much a one-sided beating in Michael’s favor. He came right back to the gym a few days after that fight. We all talked – me, Michael and Carlos (father and promoter Carlos Oliveira) – about fighting again and decided to take advantage of this opportunity in Quebec City. We’re on a roll and, when you’re hot, you’re hot.

 

“In training camp we’ve continued to pay attention to tightening his defense, keeping his left up, and threading the needle – timing his punches – to keep improving as an all-around boxer-puncher. Michael’s a very good listener. His physical conditioning is just as good as it was for his last fight. Another reason we’re able to come right back is he’s only 21 and doesn’t have any vices. I’ve brought in a slew of good sparring partners for him in order to appropriate adjustments in the ring. Michael’s still very much a work in progress. Even though we have a big fight in May against Acelino Freitas in Brazil, we don’t look past anybody, and always prepare accordingly for each fight.”

 

The 5′ 8″ Oliveira will be facing a much taller opponent in the 6′ 1″ Holmes, a former Indiana State middleweight champion, who will have also have a decisive height advantage.

 

“We wanted to fight a guy who can give is work,” Cuellar explained the decision to fight a much taller and experienced Holmes. “Michael’s definitely going to fight taller guys with superior reaches, so why not fight Holmes? We’re always preparing for any style because anything can happen like a much different opponent could be a last minute replacement for the opponent we’ve prepared weeks for. Part of preparing is watching tapes and talking a lot, but adjustments in and out of the ring are always needed.”

Cuellar jokingly said Michael has been attending the Sunshine Boxing College with classes led by Professor Orlando. “This camp has been a continuation of his learning process,” Cuellar noted. “Michael is being prepared to fight guys who are tall or short, quick or powerful, movers and shakers, boxers and punchers. He has to be ready to fight all styles in this diverse sport of boxing.

 

“For him, boxing is like being a student. Let’s compare his learning experience in boxing, for example, to math. The first quarter may be multiplication, then division in the next, the third quarter he advances to algebra, and then it’s on to trigonometry. He does his homework, takes some practice tests, and then he’s ready for finals. In math, like boxing, as long as he received the right information and processes it correctly, he’s going to be able to calculate the problem and get a good grade at the end of the year.”

 

Oliveira got an A in his last test with his next exam Dec. 17 in Quebec City. Finals are still off in the future, possibly in May against Freitas, along with graduate school course before Oliveira, a physical therapy major, is ready for his doctorate work against world-class opponents. In reality, experiencing only two amateur fights, Oliveria’s boxing education has just started.

 

Go to www.MichaelOliveira.com for more information about this exciting, young fighter.

 

Boxing Links (12-5-11)

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Boxing champ Cotto dominates Margarito to win rematch AFP The New York State Athletic Commission didn’t license Margarito until last week after ordering another examination of his eye, leaving boxing experts to wonder if he now faces possible retirement. Miguel Cotto (L) improved to 37-2-0 with a dominating … See all stories on this topic »    AFP

Abner Mares shows heart, and a lot of blood, in win Los Angeles Times By Kevin Baxter There’s been a lot of doubt about Abner Mares’ aim during his shortboxing career. But no one has ever questioned his heart. And it was that courage that made the difference Saturday, with Mares battling to a bloody but unanimous … See all stories on this topic »    Los Angeles Times

Boxing: Khan builds on reputation as Golden Boy The Independent He was a big boxing fan, and one of his sons was a promising boxer. Gary used to come to my gym to watch me train and I used to see him a lot when I went for treatment at the Reebok. He was respected so much by the other lads. … See all stories on this topic »

Boxing: Live coverage of the Miguel Cotto-Antonio Margarito fight Los Angeles Times The Times is ringside at Madison Square Garden tonight for the much-anticipated rematch between World Boxing Assn. junior-middleweight champion Miguel Cotto and challenger Antonio Margarito of Tijuana. We’ll be providing round-by-round coverage here as … See all stories on this topic »

Hundreds remember Denver boxer Ron Lyle for influence on their lives Denver Post By Weston Gentry Ron Lyle, shown in 2009, was remembered for the influence that he wielded from his youth through his post-prison career in boxing. (Cyrus McCrimmon, Denver Post file ) More than 300 people of varied ethnicities and walks of life braved … See all stories on this topic »

Boxer Roy Jones Jr. still ready for fight Atlanta Journal Constitution In the mid-1990s prime of his career, Jones was recognized as boxing’s unofficial pound-for-pound best. No fighter of such pedigree has fought in Atlanta since Evander Holyfield dispatched Vaughn Bean at the Georgia Dome in 1998. … See all stories on this topic »

Boxing club opens new home Times Herald-Record By Leonard Sparks MONTICELLO — A priest introduced Orlando Hernandez to boxing, pulling the then-wayward youth aside after watching him fight two other youths. “He grabbed me by the back of my neck and put boxing gloves on me, and I’ve been a fighter … See all stories on this topic »

New York music students take up boxing FOXSports.com About 20 students from the Eastman School of Music in upstate New York are subjects of an experiment by school professor James VanDemark, a double bassist who believes boxing breeds better musicians. Where does Joe Frazier rank among the best in boxing … See all stories on this topic »

Houston trainer bullish on Mexican boxing star San Antonio Express As one of the top trainers in professional boxing, Ronnie Shields has worked with some of the biggest names in the sport. Mike Tyson, Pernell Whitaker, Juan Diaz and San Antonio’s own “Jesse” James Leija are among those who have benefited from Shields’ … See all stories on this topic »

Latino bash attendance clipped by boxing match Scranton Times-Tribune Part of the light turnout was attributed to professional boxing match between Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico and Antonio Margarito of Mexico. Some hoped more revelers would come out and join them after the match. When the Reggaeton band Grupo Weepa … See all stories on this topic »

 

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Boxing: Miguel Cotto stops Antonio Margarito with ninth round TKO … By Dan Loumena Miguel Cotto has avenged his loss to Antonio Margarito with a dominating performance, winning by technical knockout in the ninth round of their World Boxing Assn. junior-middleweight fight on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. LA Times Sports Blog

Abner Mares Victorious In Anaheim | BoxingInsider.com – Boxing … By Staff By Hans Olson Only a few months removed from their first controversial bout back in August; Abner Mares put to rest any doubt who was the best 118 lb. BoxingInsider.com

LiVe EnJoY Antonio vs Miguel Live Stream Online BOXING … Hello Boxing Lovers !!! If you’re looking for BOXING live stream of today’s games as Miguel Cotto vs Antonio Margarito December 3, 2011 (12.3.2011) for online… Latest Activity on ThisIs50.com

 

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Saturday night’s boxing card — featuring the Miguel Cotto-Antonio … Don’t count on getting a last-minute ticket to tomorrow night’s boxing card at the Garden. It was officially ruled a sellout yesterday, making it the first boxing card … www.nypost.com/…/garden_boxing_card_is_sellout_Aei1V0j…

Heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko recovering after … Wladimir Klitschkos promoter Bernd Boente says the WBA and IBF heavyweight champion is recovering well after undergoing an operation to remove a kidney … msn.foxsports.com/…/Heavyweight-boxing-champion-Wladi…

Lemieux vs. Alcine WBC Int. middleweight title fight Live on FIGHT NOW TV Saturday Night from Montreal, Canada

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HOBOKEN, New Jersey (December 5, 2011) – America’s only 24-hour combat sports and entertainment channel — FIGHT NOW TV TM — keeps the LIVE action coming as it delivers a night of championship boxing this Saturday December 10 starting at 7:30 PM/ET, from Montreal, Canada.   “We are very excited to be working with Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) and DiBella Entertainment to bring our viewers this exciting card,” said Mike Garrow, GM and co-founder of FIGHT NOW TV. “Both GYM and DiBella have some dynamic fighters in their organizations and it’s great to see promoters come together and give fans the fights they want to see.”   The main event will showcase 22 year-old, power-punching David Lemieux (25-1, 24 KO), the WBC No. 3-rated contender, who puts his WBC International middleweight title belt on the line against former WBA World super welterweight title-holder Joachim “Ti-Joa” Alcine (32-2-1, 19 KOs). Both fighters will be fighting to “reboot” their respective careers, failing to garner wins in their most recent bout.   Montreal has a rich history of hosting tremendous fights and developing great pro boxers. There is little doubt the electric atmosphere will add to the excitement Saturday evening when local favorites Lemieux and Alcine step into the ring in front of a loud hometown crowd.   In the co-feature, fans will also have an opportunity to watch super middleweight sensation Adonis “Superman” Stevenson (15-1, 12 KOs), ranked No. 7 by the WBA, defend his North American Boxing Association championship, as well as fight for the vacant North American Boxing Organization title, against recent IBO super middleweight title contender Aaron Pryor, Jr. (16-4, 11 KO). The challenger brings a strong fight pedigree as his father is International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee and two-time world light welterweight champion, Aaron “Hawk” Pryor.   A replay of this event will also air Monday, Dec. 12 at 10 PM/ET as part of FIGHT NOW TV’s “Every Night a Different FIGHT” programming slot.   FIGHT NOW TV is available on Cablevision channel 464 as part of the iO Sports & Entertainment Pak.   About FIGHT NOW TV: With offices in New Jersey, Las Vegas and Toronto, FIGHT NOW TV is a cross-platform media company that creates and distributes content through its television, video on demand, and online outlets.   Founded by Channel Zero, Inc. and media entrepreneur Mike Garrow, FIGHT NOW TV launched earlier this year as the first and only 24-hour-a-day, seven-days-a-week combat sports channel in the nation. The network’s mandate is to bring the best battles, fiercest fights and stunning knockouts to America. FIGHT NOW TV caters to fight fans of every genre, giving them a front row seat to compelling coverage of MMA, boxing, wrestling/grappling, Muay Thai, kickboxing and other combat sports. FIGHT NOW TV is the place for the best analysis, live and current events, documentaries and news coverage of the biggest PPV events and match-ups from around the globe.   FIGHT NOW TV has also enlisted one of the fight game’s biggest names to join its camp, former 5-time UFC champion and MMA legend Randy Couture, who serves as both spokesperson and analyst for the channel.   FIGHT NOW TV, It’s ON! Call Your Television Provider To Order!   For more information about FIGHT NOW TV go on line at www.fightnow.com, or follow on Twitter@fightnowtv and Facebook.com/fightnowtv.

Faragon Headlines Boxing at Hilton Garden Inn in Staten Island

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Tickets for “Championship Boxing at the Hilton Garden Inn” are available online at www.gcpboxing.com and www.NicotrasBallroom.com or by calling888.612.4191. They are priced at General Admission $50, Ringside $150 and VIP Ringside $250, which includes pre-fight open bar and hot buffet.   On January 19, 2012 at Nicotra’s Ballroom in the Hilton Garden Inn in Staten Island, New York, Greg Cohen Promotions, in association with Sal Musumeci’s Final Forum, will proudly present “Championship Boxing at the Hilton Garden Inn” a night of world-class professional boxing that will be broadcast nationally on a tape-delayed basis on MSG network in the New York area and on FOX Sports Net affiliates nationwide.   Featured in the eight-round main event will be undefeated future lightweight champion Michael “Baby Faced Beast” Faragon (16-0, 7 KOs) of Guilderland, New York, against an opponent that is TBA.   24-year-old Faragon’s career has caught fire since signing with promoter Greg Cohen. He was last seen impressively stopping 24-5 veteran Ira Terry in two rounds at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, California, and live on ESPN Friday Night Fights in August.   As an amateur, Faragon won the state Golden Glove Championships twice, the Western Olympic trials and a junior national championship. He was also the number-one-ranked light welterweight in the United States in 2007.   As a professional, he has steadily upped his game to match his improving opposition to the point he is being hailed as “the most promising young fighter to come out of the Capital Region in a long time.”   In the night’s eight-round co-featured event will be New Brunswick New Jersey’s once-beaten super bantamweight contender Jorge “King” Diaz (16-1, 10 KOs) against an opponent that is also TBA.   Like Faragon, Diaz was also a highly decorated amateur. He won a gold medal at the 2006 Under 19 Championships, as well as silver medals at the 2004 US National Junior Olympics and 2005 US Under 19 Championships and bronze medals at the 2006 National Police Athletic League Championships and the 2005 and 2006 National Golden Gloves.   Scheduled for battle on the undercard against opponents that are TBA are Staten Island lightweight Nicky “Lil Nicky” DeMarco (3-2, 2 KOs), as well as Staten Island super middleweight Tim O’Neill (9-2-3, 5 KOs).   DeMarco is the owner of the popular DeMarco’s Boxing Gym in Staten Island.   Tickets for “Championship Boxing at the Hilton Garden Inn” are available online at www.gcpboxing.com and www.NicotrasBallroom.com or by calling888.612.4191. They are priced at General Admission $50, Ringside $150 and VIP Ringside $250, which includes pre-fight open bar and hot buffet.   Doors open at 6:30 pm for VIP Ringside ticket holders and at 7:00 pm for the general public. Action starts at 7:30 pm.   All bouts subject to change.   ATTENTION LADIES: On January 5, 2012, in the lobby lounge at the Hilton Garden Inn at 8pm, Greg Cohen Promotions will be hosting a ring card girl contest (Open to Public with cash bar, DJ). Contestants must apply online at www.gcpboxing.com. FourLucky Winners will receive Prizes/Cash. The Hilton Garden Inn is located at 1100 South Avenue in Staten Island.

DECORATED PHILADELPHIA AMATEUR BOXER DAMON ALLEN SETS RECORD STRAIGHT DRUG BAN

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PHILADELPHIA (December 5, 2011)—This past week it was announced that prized Philadelphia Amateur Damon Allen was banned by USADA (United States Anti Doping Agency) for using a banned substance during competition.

Allen, nineteen years old wanted to set the record straight on the circumstances surrounding the suspension.

“I had a swollen hand and my grandmother gave me a water pill and I looked on the website Globaldro.com to make sure it was safe to take the anti-inflammatory.  Water pills were not on the banned substance list but the correct name was Furosimide.” said Allen

Unfortunately it came up in a test and USADA suspended Allen.

Allen was looking at a two year ban.

“The fact that I was honest and forthright with my situation and have a sworn affidavit, USADA cut the suspension”

The ban started on September 1^st and Allen can then return to active competition on March 1^st, 2012

Allen has a record of 110-9 and was a Silver Medalist at the 2010 Golden Gloves; 2011 Bronze Medal winner at the United States championship and is going to compete in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

DeWALT® KNOCKOUT CHALLENGE HITS EAST COAST WITH EVENTS IN NEW YORK CITY, WASHINGTON, DC AND BALTIMORE

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DeWalt Wraps Up 2011 Boxing Calendar With Sponsorship of “Capital Showdown: Khan vs. Peterson” In Washington, DC With Fun And Interactive In-Store And Fight Activities

 

Towson, Md. (December 5)… DeWalt Power Tools is ratcheting up excitement surrounding big-time boxing’s return to Washington, DC with its sponsorship of the Dec. 10 “Capital Showdown: Khan vs. Peterson” fight as the company closes out its successful year of boxing sponsorship. The fight, which is HBO Sports’ first in the District in 18 years, presents an exciting opportunity for the Towson-based company to tap into their key East Coast markets with DeWalt Power Tools’ Knockout Challenge (“Challenge”) hitting Home Depot Stores in New York City, Baltimore and Washington, DC from now until the Dec. 10 fight night.

 

The culmination of the Knockout Challenge will be two Mega Events, one in New York City on Dec. 7, and one in Washington, DC on Dec. 9, the day before the big fight.

 

“The overall goal is to take this to a different market in order to create excitement and encourage brand loyalty with professional contractors,” said Hector Vallejo, Multicultural Marketing Manager for Stanley Black & Decker. “We don’t just want to be a brand that contractors recognize. We want to be a brand they prefer.”

 

The local events, which kicked off in Long Island City, NY on Nov. 14, test local contractors’ knowledge of safely operating the new DeWalt 20V MAX* Impact Driver and all equipment and materials. The object of all the challenges is to drive five 1-1/4″ drywall screws flush into a 2-in. pine wooden surface in the fastest time using the 20V MAX* Impact Driver, which is Dewalt’s newest product. The participants will have the opportunity to operate the new power tool and learn about its features. The contractors with the fastest times at each of the 10 local events will qualify for the Mega Events.

 

“The connection between construction and boxing made sense when we started this program three years ago and it still continues to make sense,” Vallejo said. “By being a part of some of the biggest fights in recent history, we have seen our brand recognition grow. The exciting part about sponsoring Khan vs. Peterson is that we have a unique opportunity to see this particular part of our program move from west to east.”

 

The 10 New York City local event winners will compete to win the Mega Event prize, one DeWalt 20V Max DCK 291L2 4-Tool Kit. The Washington, DC Mega Event on Dec. 9 will feature the nine local event winners from the District and Baltimore, who will square off in the Knockout Challenge finals for a chance to win a fight prize tool package.

 

Vallejo continued, “Boxing is the perfect sport to help us achieve these goals, particularly with the Hispanic consumer. There are many similar attributes between contractors, boxers and power tools, such as hard work, determination, performance, toughness and durability. Boxing allows us to create a memorable experience for our customers that other sports don’t because the sport has that personal touch with its fans. We found that we have been able to connect with our consumer at a grassroots level time and time again.”

WARD, FROCH CAMPS PREPARE TO WRAP UP; TRAINERS EXTREMELY CONFIDENT AS COUNTDOWN TO DEC. 17 SUPER SIX FINAL CONTINUES

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Virgil Hunter: “Froch Really Doesn’t Have a Clue What He’s Getting Into.”

 

Rob McCracken: “…Carl Has Done More in the Division than Ward…”

 

NEW YORK (Dec. 5, 2011) – Less than two weeks from one of the most important fights in the history of the super middleweight division, the trainers for world champions Andre Ward (World Boxing Association) and Carl Froch (World Boxing Council) are brimming with confidence as training camp begins to wind down. The eagerly awaited inaugural Super Six World Boxing Classic Final is slated for Saturday, Dec. 17, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J., live onSHOWTIME^® (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).

 

Says Virgil Hunter, who trains Ward (24-0, 13 KOs), of Oakland, Calif.: “We’re real pleased with how it’s all going in camp. We never actually left. We had a setback (after Ward was cut on Sept. 22), but we never stopped. We just modified things when we couldn’t spar. We’ve been sparring for about three weeks.

 

“I haven’t seen any difference at all with Andre; there’s been no noticeable drop off for anything.

He’s the same now as he was before the cut. He understands the nature of game.

 

“We’re just determined to win in a dominant fashion. That’s what we focus on. It’s not personal. We just want to win, and that’s what we plan to do.’’

 

Offers Rob McCracken, who handles Froch (28-1, 20 KOs), of Nottingham, England: “Carl’s camp has been fantastic. He’s just an exceptional worker and will carry out whatever you want from him every day. He never questions anything. He doesn’t have weight issues; he has the genetics to do that, and very few in the sport can say that.

 

“We’d worked 10 weeks before the cut, but then took a three-week break. So we will have had nine more solid weeks of camp going in. That’s quite a bit of training, but the three weeks off refreshed him. A similar thing happened when he fought Arthur Abraham, and Carl came back sharper than ever.

 

“Ward pulled out because of a cut. That’s part of boxing, and Carl knows that. But this is a personal fight.’’

 

Both Hunter and McCracken have had lengthy relationships with their boxers – who represent each trainer’s top client. The insightful Hunter, who’s also Ward’s godfather, has coached the boxer since he was nine years old. He was with Ward during the run to the 2004 Olympic Games gold medal and has been there every step of the way since.

 

The respected McCracken, a former British champion and world title challenger at 160 pounds, is the current head of the UK Olympic team. Froch, who often works with the amateurs, has been with McCracken for more than 10 years.

Some industry experts consider Ward a slight favorite to defeat the confident Froch and win the high-stakes 12-round bout for the WBA and WBC titles, vacant The Ring magazine championship and the Super Six World Boxing Classic Cup. But, as always, Ward will enter the ring with something to prove and taking nothing for granted.

“Andre always fights with a chip on his shoulder, but it’s a healthy chip and it’s what fuels and motivates him,’’ Hunter said. “One minute you’re the best in the world, the next minute you’re not. Just the criticism alone is something he has no control over, but it’s enough to motivate him continuously.

 

“He has his dreams, he has his goals, and until he hangs ‘em up he’ll be motivated. It’s just the type of kid he is. He’ll never be in a situation where he’ll not be motivated because when the tournament is over they will have somebody else for him to fight. Or there will be someone else where they say maybe this guy will be a good test, or that guy will be a good test.

 

“The way Andre is winning right now, no one seems to think he’s being tested. So if there is a test out there, we welcome it and we’re ready for it.”

 

Chip or no chip, McCracken believes Froch is the real deal and the one to beat.

 

“Carl trained with me nine months before his first pro fight and before that I watched him in the 2001 World Championships,’’ McCracken said. “While Carl was becoming the first English boxer to win a medal at the World Championships, I could see the raw talent and that he had all the ingredients.

 

“Carl and Ward have pretty much proved themselves as the two best; well, Carl definitely has and Ward, who won an Olympic gold medal, is the other best super middleweight in the world alongside Carl.

 

“But Carl has done more in the division than Ward has.”

 

So, who’s going to win?

 

“Andre’s biggest key is that he has the element of surprise,’’ Hunter said. “Froch really doesn’t have a clue what he’s getting into. He just doesn’t know. He’s on the outside looking in. It’ll be interesting to see when he finds out. Then, we’ll adjust accordingly to whatever his intent is.

 

“Andre is determined. He has a family, and he wants to be great, which is enough stimulation to put everything he has into winning this fight.

 

“I don’t think that you could ask for a better conclusion.  It’s going to be a great fight and I’m looking forward to it. Froch is a confident fighter who has passionate fans. He’s the type of fighter you want to fight. He says he’ll keep pushing the petal to the metal and I think he’s a man of his word. I’d be very disappointed if he tucks it in, after what he’s been saying.

 

“We’ve worked hard to win this tournament and we intend to win the tournament. We’re now at the point where we have one more obstacle to overcome. It doesn’t matter if it’s a knockout or a decision. We want the KO if it comes, or a stoppage. Personally, I’d like to see him quit or his corner stop it.’’

 

Says McCracken: “The reality at this level of fight is intriguing because no one knows for sure how it will play out. We’ll both have game plans and we’ll both try to come out and implement them. But there will be points in the fight where they’ll have to fight on instincts.

 

“Ward is unorthodox, very fast and very talented. He will only do one of two things. He’ll try to go in and out or try and bull himself inside.

 

“Carl has the longer reach and is physically stronger. He knows he has to be smartly aggressive. He’s proven himself time and again, against everybody’s he’s been in with. Carl will be ready for anything. He’ll adjust when necessary and do whatever it takes to win.

“But we’re expecting a fantastic fight between two tremendous boxers.’’

The event, originally scheduled for Oct. 29 at Boardwalk Hall, will be promoted by Goossen Tutor Promotions, Matchroom Sport and Antonio Leonard Promotions, in association with Caesars Atlantic City and sponsored by Corona.

 

Tickets are on sale at the Boardwalk Hall box office or by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 736-1420 or online at ticketmaster.com. All tickets purchased for the original event date will be honored on Dec. 17.  If ticket holders are not able to attend on Dec. 17, refunds are available at the point of purchase. The non-televised undercard begins at 6 p.m. ET.

 

ABOUT SUPER SIX WORLD BOXING CLASSIC

The inaugural Super Six World Boxing Classic is a ground-breaking, six-fighter tournament from SHOWTIME Sports® featuring the class of the super middleweight (168-pound) division from around the world. All bouts in the Super Six tournament will be contested under the Unified Rules of Boxing. Each boxer fights three bouts against different opponents in the field in the points-based Group Stage of competition (Win – 2 pts with a 1-pt bonus for KO/TKO; Loss – 0 pts; Draw – 1 pt.). After the Group Stage, the four fighters with the highest point totals will advance to the single-elimination Semifinals. The winners of the Semifinal bouts will advance to the Final and fight for the inaugural Super Six World Boxing Classic Cup.

 

About Showtime Networks Inc.

Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CBS Corporation, owns and operates the premium television networks SHOWTIME®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ and FLIX®, as well as the multiplex channels SHOWTIME 2™, SHOWTIME® SHOWCASE, SHOWTIME EXTREME®, SHOWTIME BEYOND®, SHOWTIME NEXT®, SHOWTIME WOMEN®, SHOWTIME FAMILY ZONE® and THE MOVIE CHANNEL™  XTRA.  SNI also offers SHOWTIME HD™, SHOWTIME 2 HD™, THE MOVIE CHANNEL HD™, SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL ON DEMAND™ and FLIX ON DEMAND®.  SNI also manages Smithsonian Networks™, a joint venture between SNI and the Smithsonian Institution.  All SNI feeds provide enhanced sound using Dolby Digital 5.1. SNI markets and distributes sports and entertainment events for exhibition to subscribers on a pay-per-view basis through SHOWTIME PPV®.

 

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