Bradley signs for Pacquiao fight on June 9th
Dan Rafael of espn.com is reporting that 140 lb world champion Timothy Bradley has signed on the dotted line for his June 9 showdown with Manny Pacquaio that will take place in Las Vegas.
“It’s a very tough fight. Stylistically, Timmy poses a real threat,” Top Rank president Todd duBoef said. “I think Timmy is an incredibly skilled fighter. He has quick hands, quick feet, he’s undefeated and he doesn’t know how to lose. Tim Bradley is a winner. Manny will have to be on top of his game against Tim Bradley, who is in his prime. Manny has always taken on those challenges.”
“Manny and his team understand that in order to put on these big events you need the most skilled fighters in the world and competition, and that’s why he respects all of his opponents and what they bring to the table,” duBoef said.
“In Timmy Bradley, you’re dealing with an accomplished fighter,” duBoef said. “He’s a premier fighter in the 140-pound division and he’s on everyone’s pound-for-pound list in the top 5 to 10. He had a destruction of Peterson (in a one-sided decision in December 2009). He played with Peterson, who just beat Khan, and I was on the other end in that fight because I was Peterson’s promoter. Bottom line — Timmy Bradley is a terrific fighter.”
“THE GHOST” RESPONDS TO MALIGNAGGI CALLING HIM OUT
February 10, 2012 – Robert Guerrero states, “Look at the facts Paulie, why did I turn you down? You’re a tremendous puncher? NO! You make for fan friendly fights? NO! You are a HBO or Showtime approved fighter? NO! Fact is, Eric Gomez at Golden Boy said you wouldn’t be approved to fight on a date that isn’t a Pay Per View. So if our promoter can convince a network that you are worthy enough to be on your own date, then let’s rumble. I got a Shark Tank waiting.”
LAMONT PETERSON VS. AMIR KHAN II IS SET FOR MAY 19!
LOS ANGELES (February 10, 2012) – For 12 rounds last December, Lamont “Havoc” Peterson and Amir “King” Khan battled it out in one of the most compelling championship bouts of 2011. When it was over, controversy raged over the officiating and the final judges’ verdict, but in the end Peterson won a split decision capturing Khan’s world championship belts. On Saturday, May 19, the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nev. will host the highly anticipated Unified Super Lightweight World Title rematch the boxing world has clamored for as Lamont Peterson will defend his WBA World Super Championship and IBF World Championshipagainst Khan in a fight televised live on HBO’s World Championship Boxing.
Their first fight was a pitched and close battle waged in Peterson’s hometown of Washington, DC that was considered by most boxing experts to be a “Fight of the Year” candidate. It was a classic battle of contrasting styles with Peterson brawling and banging while Khan used his lightning quick speed and boxing ability. The deduction of two points from Khan by the referee for a seldom-called foul (pushing) proved to be the difference in the outcome of the close fight, leading to questions being raised as to who actually deserved to win the decision. Khan immediately filed multiple protests following the fight, much to the ire of Peterson who felt Khan’s actions tainted his victory and were an act of disrespect. On May 19, the fighters will have the opportunity to settle the score on neutral ground in Las Vegas.
“I feel really good about my decision,” said Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO’s). “I went over every option available to me in terms of the fights that were on the table. I weighed each one of them looking at the pros and the cons and at the end of the day this is the one that made the most sense all the way across the board. I want everyone to know that, as champion, it has always been up to me what fight to take next. I was not persuaded by any of the controversy or anything else. I just can’t wait to fight. I told Khan after the press conference when I won that if it was up to me I would fight him on Sunday, but I had to get with my team to look at every option that was out there. I just want to be clear that I never said I wouldn’t fight him, but I wanted to take a look at everything that was out there before I made a decision. I’m happy with the terms of the fight. It’s at a neutral site and, when I beat him this time, he won’t have anything to complain about.”
“I’m delighted that I have finally been given the chance to avenge the result of my last fight,” said Khan (26-2, 18 KO’s). “It’s clear I wasn’t happy with what went on in the previous fight, but that takes nothing away from how Lamont Peterson fought. He showed tremendous heart that night, but now I have the chance to prove once and for all that I’m the very best in the division. I’m going to take care of business inside the ring and this fight is going to be just as exciting as the last one. The only difference is going to be in the outcome.”
“I said before their first fight that this was an opportunity to see the two best super lightweights in the world compete at the highest level of the sport and neither Amir Khan or Lamont Peterson disappointed the fans,” said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. “To see them fight again so soon after their first match on neutral ground in Las Vegas is a treat for boxing fans around the world.”
“We are pleased with the decision to fight Khan for the second time,” said Barry Hunter, manager and trainer of Lamont Peterson. “I was extremely proud of Lamont with respect to this process. He took his time and looked at all of his options and he decided this was the best option available. Our preparation for this fight will be the same, it is going to be a hard fight and we will be ready for the challenge.”
Peterson vs. Khan II, a 12-round Unified Super Lightweight World Title Fight for Peterson’s WBA World Super Championship and IBF World Championship taking place Saturday, May 19 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nev. is presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Khan Promotions and Headbangers Promotions. The fight will be telecast live on HBO’s World Championship Boxing.
More information on Peterson vs. Khan II, including ticket prices and press conference dates, will be announced shortly.
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CARD SHAPING UP FOR FEBRUARY 24TH BOXING CARD AT HARRAHS IN CHESTER, PA
CHESTER, PA (February 10, 2012)—On Friday night February 24th, Joey Eye Boxing Promotions presents a terrific night of boxing at Harrah’s in Chester, Pennsylvania.
In the main event, Tony Ferrante will look to notch the biggest win of his career when he takes on former four-time world title challenger Omar Sheika in a bout for the BAM Light Heavyweight title that is scheduled for ten rounds.
Ferrante of Philadelphia has a record of 12-2 with seven knockouts and is one of the most popular fighters in Philadelphia. Ferrante won his first nine professional bouts before dropping back to back bouts to Chuck Mussachio (15-1-2) and Ronson Frank (17-0).
Ferrante has responded with three consecutive victories, with two of those coming at Harrahs in Chester.
Ferrante is coming off a first round stoppage over Joe Park last August 12th at Harrahs in Chester.
Sheika of Paterson, New Jersey has been a mainstay at the top of the Super Middleweight and Light Heavyweight divisions for sixteen years. He won his first fourteen bouts and went on to beat former world champions Simon Brown and Glen Johnson.
Sheika challenged Joe Calzaghe, Eric Lucas; Jeff Lacy and Markus Beyer for world Super Middleweight supremacy but each time came up just a little bit short.
Sheika, 31-11 with twenty-one is coming off a majority decision victory over based Light heavyweight Charles Hayward on January 21st.
In a six round co-feature, Jamie Campbell (3-2, 2 KO’s) of Ridley Park, PA will battle Lonnie Kornegay (1-5-2) of Baltimore, MD in a Heavyweight bout.
In a six round Jr. Welterweight bout, Julio DeJesus (5-3-1, 3 KO’s) of Millville, NJ will take on an opponent to be named.
In a six round Cruiserweight bout, Dennis Hasson (12-0, 4 KO’s) of Philadelphia will see action. Hasson is coming off an exciting knockout over William Santiago on Februray 4th in Atlantic City
In a four round Light Heavyweight bout, Teneal Goyco (4-3, 2 KO’s) of Philadelphia will take on the come backing Reuel Williams (6-1, 2 KO’s) of Wilmington, DE.
Hot shot Bantamweight prospect Miguel Cartagena (4-0, 3 KO’s) will take on an opponent to be named in a four round bout.
Dan Biddle (8-1, 5 KO’s) of Wilmington, DE will take on an opponent to be named in a four round Cruiserweight affair.
In a four round Jr. Welterweight battle, undefeated Naim Nelson (4-0) of Philadelphia will take on Linwood Hurd (3-2-4, 1 KO) of Atlantic City
Tyrone Crawley Jr. of Philadelphia and Hamid Robinson of Philadelphia will do battle in a four round bout featuring pro debuter’s.
Rounding out the card will be a battle of pro debuting Welterweight’s Danny Mills of Glen Mills, PA will take on Mike Haynes of Wilmington, DE
Tickets are now on sale for $100 (VIP); $65 (Ringside) and $45 (General Admission) and can be purchased at the Harrahs Chester Gift Shop; By calling Joey Eye (267-304-9399); David Feldman (610-291-0806); 800-480-8020 or on www.webtix.net
King’s Promotions Announces
Anthony Young of Atlantic City Added to “Heavyweight Explosion” in Allentown!-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- ATLANTIC CITY (February 7, 2012) – Undefeated welterweight prospect Anthony Young of Atlantic City returns to the ring on Saturday, February 25 at the Rodeway Inn in Allentown, PA on the undercard of King’s Promotions’ “Heavyweight Explosion” against Steven Matthews (1-0) of Greensboro, N.C. Young, 23, has built a perfect record of 3-0 (2 KO) since turning pro in October following a 23-3 amateur career that included a 2011 Philadelphia Golden Gloves title and a runnerup placement in the Mid Atlantic Golden Gloves. Prior to lacing up gloves, Young was a standout high school football and basketball star at Pleasantville High School, which he graduated from in 2006. He went on to play running back at New Mexico Military Institute before a shoulder injury cut his aspirations short. Now trained by Ray McCline, who guided Virgil Hill to world titles in the light heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions, Young is ready to reach the heights of boxing. “This kid just oozes talent,” said Young’s manager Rich Masini. “He is a natural athlete all-around, the kind of kid who would succeed in any sport he put his focus on. The fans in Allentown are in for a treat later this month.” In the main event, heavyweight favorite William “Big Stuff” Miranda (4-4-1) of Allentown, PA will meet battle-tested Riley Brooks (1-3-1) of Baltimore, MD in a six-round battle. In the six-round co-featured bout, junior middleweight Keenan Collins (13-7-2, 9 KO) of Reading, PA will face Julio Cesar Lanza (7-17-6, 1 KO) of Managua, Nicaragua. Collins, a native of York, PA, is looking to get back on track after a competitive decision loss to world-ranked Philadelphian Gabriel Rosado.
Also on the card, undefeated welterweight Grayson Blake (4-0, 1 KO) of State College, PA will meet Corey Preston (1-7) from North Carolina in a four-round bout. The 29-year-old Blake was a former national amateur standout and was a member of the Pennsylvania State University boxing team.
In other action, heavyweight Eric Newell (3-1,1 KO) of Bethlehem, PA will face debuting Randy Easton, plus junior lightweight Frank Santos De Alba (1-0-1, 1 KO) of Reading, PA meets Corey White (1-3, 1 KO) from Ohio in a four-round bout.
Rounding out the card is a four-round junior lightweight clash between pro debut Joshua Reyes of Vineland, NJ against Osahon Omo-Osagie (0-1-1) of State College Pa.
Tickets are priced at $65 (VIP), $50 (Ringside) and $35 (General Admission), and can be purchased at the Rodeway Inn (610-398-1629), King’s Boxing (610-587-5950) at Lehigh Valley Isshin Ryu Karate (484-554-8804) or online at eventbrite.com. Doors open at 6PM and first fight is at 7PM. For more information, visit www.kingsboxing.com
The Rodeway Inn is located at 1151 Bulldog Drive, Allentown, PA.
Opponents added to boxing card for Feb. 24 tripleheader at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Doors opening earlier at 7 p.m. to accommodate tripleheader titles
DOVER, Del. — The boxing card for the Feb. 24 Friday Night Fights series at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino has been updated. The first bout will begin one-half hour earlier, now at 7 p.m. Doors now will open at 6 p.m. and will call will be open from 4 to 9 p.m.
Toris “The Bull” Brewer (14-4, 6 KOs) of S.C. has been named opponent for “Mighty” Mike Tiberi of Smyrna, Del., for the WBF Intercontinental Super Middleweight Championship Title. This will be Tiberi’s first title shot.
NABF Female Super Featherweight Title holder, “Queen” Ronica Jeffery (8-0, 1 KO) of Bronx, N.Y., will go against Evette Collazo (4-3, 2 KOs) of Chicago, Ill.
Undefeated light heavyweight “The Bull” Anthony “Caputo” Smith (12-0, 10 KOs) of Kennett Square, Pa., is pitted against Adam “The Atom Bomb” Collins (10-5, 7 KOs) of Ironton, Ohio.
Lightweight Omar “Super O” Douglas (3-0, 2 KOs) of Wilmington, Del., will fight Vernon Alston (4-2, 2 KOs) of Durham, N.C.
“Rockin” Ryan Belasco (16-5-3, 3 KOs) of Wilmington, Del., is still waiting for an opponent to be signed. Lamont Singletary and John Bowman, both of Dover, Del., are no longer featured on this card.
The night’s tripleheader title event headlines super featherweights Juan Carlos “Miniburgos” Burgos (28-1, 19 KOs) and Cristobal “Lacandón” Cruz (39-12-3, 23 KOs) for the WBC Silver Super Featherweight Championship Title in a 10-round bout.
Edgar “El Chamaco” Santana (26-3, 17 KOs) and Manuel Perez (16-7, 4 KOs) will battle for Santana’s NABA Junior Welterweight Championship Title.
Tickets are $40 – $200 and may be purchased now by calling VIP Services at 800-711-5882 or visiting doverdowns.com/entertainment. Event, times and card are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
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Nordic Fight Night: Braekhus vs. Mathis showdown set for March 17 in Frederikshavn, Denmark
Team Sauerland is delighted to announce that the Nordic Fight Night will
hit Frederikshavn on March 17, featuring the very best of Danish boxing
as well the biggest fight in women´s boxing. At the Arena Nord,
highly-rated WBA & WBC & WBO Female Welterweight Champion Cecilia
Braekhus (19-0, 5 KOs) and top-ranked contender Anne-Sophie Mathis
(26-1, 22 KOs) will determine the undisputed pound-for-pound queen. A
full Danish card as well as a Danish main event will be announced
shortly. “We are thrilled to come to Frederikshavn,” promoter Nisse
Sauerland said. “We will present an unforgettable night of exciting,
high-class and dramatic boxing action.”
In one of the main fights of the night, Braekhus, the 30-year-old “First
Lady” from Norway, and Mathis, the famed and feared French power-puncher
with a KO record of over 80 percent, will battle out supremacy in
women´s boxing. With unbeaten Braekhus holding three major titles and
Mathis having destroyed pound-for-pound queen Holly Holm in December,
the two are widely considered the best female boxers on the planet.
“This is the fight the world wants to see,” Braekhus said. “It´s the
biggest challenge of my life. Mathis clinched a spectacular victory
against Holm but her winning streak will come to an end when we meet on
March 17. Only one of us can be the number one and that will be me.”
Braekhus will be counting on the home support of her Norwegian fans.
“This is the closest I have fought to my home country and I expect many,
many fans to come over by ferry from Oslo and support me,” she added.
“This will be a home match for me.”
Mathis, who travelled all the way to Albuquerque to knock Holm out cold,
is ready for another spectacular victory. “I have knocked out Holm in
her backyard and I will also defeat Braekhus, no doubt about it,” she
said. “It will be the first loss for the First Lady. I will show the
world that I am the best.”
Tickets are on sale at www.arenanord.dk.
SHOWTIME® TAPS BARRY TOMPKINS AND STEVE FARHOOD FOR INAUGURAL SHOWTIME EXTREME® LIVE BOXING TELECAST
Two-Fight Undercard Featuring Chris Arreola vs. Eric Molina
Begins at 8 p.m. ET Live On SHOWTIME EXTREME
Followed by SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Doubleheader
Featuring Paul Williams and Tavoris Cloud Live On SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. ET
Saturday, Feb. 18 from American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas
NEW YORK (Feb. 10, 2012)–-SHOWTIME Sports® has named award-winning sportscaster Barry Tompkins and renowned boxing historian Steve Farhood to serve as the announce team for the inaugural presentation of live undercard boxing on SHOWTIME EXTREME—Saturday, Feb. 18 live at 8 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast). The two-fight SHO EXTREME telecast immediately precedes the live SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader featuring Paul Williams vs. Nobuhiro Ishida and Tavoris Cloud vs. Gabrielle Campillo, live on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).
A 12-round heavyweight bout between American contender Chris Arreola and Eric Molina will headline the SHOWTIME EXTREME telecast which also features Malik Scott vs. Kendrick Releford in an eight-round heavyweight bout.
SHOWTIME EXTREME, the premium network’s sports and action focused multiplex channel, is available in more than 99 percent of SHOWTIME subscriber households nationwide.
“We are proud to welcome Barry Tompkins to the family,” said Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager of SHOWTIME Sports. “He and Farhood bring a tremendous amount of broadcast and boxing experience to the booth. I am excited to expand our live coverage for the network’s loyal boxing fans and for the fighters who will benefit from the additional exposure.”
The versatile Tompkins’ 40-plus years in broadcasting include calling college football and basketball as well as many legendary fights such as “Sugar” Ray Leonard vs. Marvin Hagler, Mike Tyson vs. Trevor Berbick and Aaron Pryor vs. Alexis Arguello. In 2006, he was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame.
Since transitioning from a full-time journalist as editor-in-chief of “The Ring” and “KO” magazines, Farhood has provided the color commentary for every ShoBox: The New Generation telecast in the series’ decade-long tenure. Still an active writer in the sport, he received the Nat Fleischer Award for “Excellence in Boxing Journalism” from the Boxing Writers Association of America in May 2011.
Tickets for the event are priced at $25, $35, $50, $75, $100 and will available at the American Bank Center box office and on Ticketmaster.com starting Saturday, January 14 at 10 a.m. CT. VIP packages are also available by calling (817) 296-4546.
For information on SHOWTIME Sports, including exclusive behind-the-scenes video and photo galleries, complete telecast information and more, please visit the website at http://sports.SHO.com.
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Margarito promises to fight on, but says he would retire if he lost to Chavez Jr.
By Norm Frauenheim
TUCSON — The long hair and large dark glasses were there. They identify Antonio Margarito wherever he goes these days. On Wednesday, he was in Tucson at a Casino Del Sol news conference for a March 23 ShoBox card promoted by his company, Showdown, and Top Rank.
That hair and those glasses almost have become a costume in Margarito’s role as one of boxing’s bad guys. I’m not sure it’s a part in the bloody theater that he ever wanted, or expected. But it’s there because of controversies as hard to heal as the battered skin around his right eye. He’s a target for well-aimed punches and pointed questions. Yet, he accepts it all with stubborn consistency and moves forward as he always has, in the ring and outside of it.
The bad-boy portrayal was belied for a few hours in Tucson by a patient, approachable personality who is as comfortable as ever in his own skin, despite the scars. He sat with fans, writers, security guards, waiters and anybody else seeking an autograph or an answer. The bad guy was just a regular guy, which I think has always been his real role since long-ago days when he entered the ring at an open-air mercado in Phoenix with an old-shower-curtain for a robe. He is as unassuming now as he was then. But that might not be enough in a dangerous business that often demands a star become his own boss by assuming control of what he sees and what surrounds him.
Believe what you want about the right eye damaged by Manny Pacquiao and bloodied by Miguel Cotto. Believe what you want about whether Margarito knew his gloves were loaded in the handwrap controversy that started before his loss to Shane Mosley. I’m not sure I do. The eye is hidden behind those glasses. Handwrap-gate is hidden in a cloud of allegation. But know this: Margarito has never changed his own story about any of it. Despite my skepticism, I admire him for that.
He arrived in Tucson with the same mindset he had when he left New York in November after his dramatic rematch to Cotto was stopped in the 10th by the ringside physician. Margarito continues to say that the doctor acted prematurely, because of the pre-fight controversy about whether New York would even license him. He doesn’t have any immediate plans to quit, despite mounting talk in Mexico and the U.S. that it’s time. Vision in the surgically-repaired right eye is good, he says, although weakened tissue around the eye is vulnerable to further cuts. He wants to fight fellow-Mexican Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., despite questions about whether the Mexico City-based World Boxing Council would sanction the bout. His future, he says, would be determined by the Chavez bout.
“People are opinionated and, sure, they are welcome to those opinions,’’ Margarito said in Spanish translated by Gerry Truax, Showdown’s Arizona promoter for a card featuring unbeaten super-featherweight Diego Magdaleno (21-0, 7 KOs) of Las Vegas in defense of his North American Boxing Federation title against Miguel Beltran Jr. (26-1, 17 KOs) of Mexico. “I still feel strong. I’d be a good fight for an up-and-coming contender such as Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Chavez hasn’t fought anybody at my level. I think that’s a good fight for me.
“If he winds up beating me, then it’s time to retire.’’
No matter what the WBC decides or whether Sergio Martinez emerges as a more viable challenge for the young Chavez, Top Rank and Sergio Diaz of Showdown first want Margarito to fight a tune-up.
“Get a win,’’ Top Rank matchmaker Bruce Trampler said.
A tune-up might restore some confidence and, more important, test the problematic eye. In a post-fight examination after the junior-middleweight loss to Cotto, Diaz said physicians determined that the vision is good. But the skin around it is not. Diaz said doctors recommend that Margarito ice it down before opening bell. He also said Margarito might have to adjust his ring style. Instead of the forward-moving machine with the indestructible chin, Margarito might have to become more defensive. He has to protect the eye from punches that will cut and unleash the carnage that will force another stoppage.
But that begs a question: Can Margarito change that style? I’m not sure he can any more than he can change what he has said about all of the many controversies that, fair or not, have become part of his portrayal. He is proud of his career and how he foresees his place in history.
“I am indebted for life to my fans,’’ he said when asked how he wants to be remembered. “I’m loved wherever I go. People remind me that I’m a three-time world champion. That’s how I expect to be remembered. For that and that I always gave everything for my fans. I never left anything in doubt.’’
Questions are still there. Always will be. But about Margarito’s consistency, there’s no doubt. No doubt, either, about a regular guy’s loyalty for regular fans.
AZ NOTES
During the Tucson news conference, Magdaleno, who will fight for the only the second time outside of Nevada in 22 bouts, calls Beltran “a brawler with a raging-bull mentality’’ Magdaleno hopes for a shot at a major title some time in 2012.
Phoenix super-middleweight Jesus Gonzales heads to Montreal on Feb. 13 for a tough bout on Feb. 18 against Adonis Stevenson at the Bell Centre. In the corner opposite of Gonzales, there will be Stevenson trainer Emanuel Steward, who once called Gonzales the potential star of the 2004 Olympic team. At the time, Steward was projected to be the U.S. coach. Before the Athens Games, however, Gonzales went pro and Steward withdrew as the American coach.
OFFICIAL WEIGHTS ***** FROM MOHEGAN SUN
BRONX (February 9, 2012) — The official weigh-in was held today for tomorrow evening’s ESPN Friday Night Fights show, presented by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut
10 Rounds – NABO Junior Middleweight Championship
Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade (15-0, 10 KOs), Providence, RI 153 ½ LBS. Angel “Toro” Hernandez (30-10, 17 KOs), Chicago, IL 152 ¾ LBS.
10 Rounds – Junior Welterweights
Raymond “Tito” Serrano (17-0, 8 KOs), Philadelphia, PA 142 ½ LBS.
Kenny Abril (11-1-4, 6 KOs), Rochester, NY LBS. 146 ½ LBS*
(* Abril to be re-weighed in 2 hours)
6 Rounds – Junior Welterweights
“Mighty” Mike Arnaoutis (22-7-2, 10 KOs), Astoria, NY 142 LBS.
Shaka Moore (11-16-3, 2 KOs), Norwalk, CT . 144 LBS.
6 Rounds – Super Featherweights
Emanuel Gonzalez (9-0, 7 KOs), Bronx, NY 129 ¾ LBS.
Jesus Tyson (2-4-1, 1 KO), Rochester, NY 134 LBS.
6 Rounds – Super Featherweights
Joseph “Chip” Perez (6-1, 2 KOs), East Hartford, CT 133 ¾ LBS.
Jamell Tyson (2-4-1, 1 KO), Rochester, NY 134 LBS.
4 Rounds – Junior Welterweights
Jair Ramos (1-0), Waterbury, CT 142 LBS.
Miguel Rodriguez (0-1), Philadelphia, PA 139 ½ LBS.
4 Rounds – Super Middleweights
Charles Foster (1-0, 1 KO), New Haven, CT 168 LBS.
Borngood Washington (3-9, 1 KO), Queens, NY 168 LBS.
WHAT: ESPN Friday Night Fights
WHEN: Friday, February 10, 2012
WHERE: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
PROMOTER: Star Boxing
INFORMATION: www.starboxing.com or www.mohegansun.com
DOORS: 7:00 PM/ET FIRST BOUT: 8 PM/ET ESPN: 9:00-11:00 PM/ET
TICKETS: $75.00, $40.00 and $30.00 (plus $5.00 facility fee for all tickets) are on sale now at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
ABOUT STAR BOXING:
Star Boxing, Inc. has been in operation since 1992. Founded by Joe DeGuardia, its President and CEO, Star Boxing has worked to produce some of the most exciting and memorable boxing events in recent history. Star has continued to work with and develop a number of very exciting world champions, world-rated contenders and young prospects. Star has consistently brought credibility, integrity, and exciting fights to the boxing industry. For more information on Star Boxing, visit the official website at www.starboxing.com.
ESPN News- Peterson, Khan to meet in rematch on May 19 February 9, 2012Unified junior welterweight titlist Lamont Peterson and former titleholder Amir Khan will meet in a rematch at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on May 19, attorney Jeff Fried, who represents Peterson, told ESPN.com on Thursday. […]Dan Rafael
- Peterson, Khan to meet in rematch on May 19 February 9, 2012Unified junior welterweight titlist Lamont Peterson and former titleholder Amir Khan will meet in a rematch at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on May 19, attorney Jeff Fried, who represents Peterson, told ESPN.com on Thursday. […]Dan Rafael
- Boxing titlist Donaire says hurt hand will be OK February 8, 2012Boxing champ Nonito Donaire visited a hand specialist this week in Los Angeles and told ESPN.com on Wednesday night that "everything looked good and my hand is OK." […]Dan Rafael
- Mares gives up title, aims to move up in weight February 8, 2012Bantamweight Abner Mares has vacated his world title and plans to move up to the junior featherweight division. […]Dan Rafael
- With Ennis out, Hernandez set to fight Andrade February 8, 2012Junior middleweight prospect Demetrius Andrade is now on his third opponent in three days. He will face Angel Hernandez on this week's edition of "Friday Night Fights" (ESPN2/ESPN3.com, 9 ET), after some last-minute scrambling. […]Dan Rafael
- Ortiz-Berto II may be rescheduled for June 30 February 7, 2012Bout between former welterweight titleholders Victor Ortiz and Andre Berto likely to be rescheduled for June 30. […]Dan Rafael
- Pacquiao agrees to terms for fight with Bradley February 6, 2012Manny Pacquiao has agreed to terms to defend his welterweight title against junior welterweight titlist Timothy Bradley Jr. on June 9 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Michael Koncz, Pacquiao's adviser, told ESPN.com on Monday. […]Dan Rafael
- Chavez Jr. retains middleweight belt vs. Rubio February 5, 2012Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. retained the WBC middleweight title Saturday night, earning a unanimous decision over fellow Mexican Marco Antonio Rubio. […]Associated Press
- Chavez Jr. arrested Jan. 22 for drunk driving February 4, 2012Dan Rafael is a boxing writer for ESPN.com. Follow him on Twitter @danrafaelespn. […]Dan Rafael
- Hernandez tops Cunningham to defend IBF title February 4, 2012Yoan Pablo Hernandez of Cuba successfully defended his IBF cruiserweight title with a unanimous decision against Steve Cunningham in their rematch on Saturday. […]Associated Press
- Peterson, Khan to meet in rematch on May 19 February 9, 2012
