On Friday, June 21, 2013, at the Minneapolis Convention Center and broadcast live on ESPN Friday Night Fights, Seconds Out Promotions and Warriors Boxing will proudly present a night of world-class professional boxing featuring Miami, Florida via Arroyo Naranjo, Cuba’s IBF #2-rated Rances “Kid Blast” Barthelemy (18-0, 11 KO) taking on Chiang Mai, Thailand’s IBF #5-rated Fahsai “Mountain Boy” Sakkreerin (39-3-1, 21 KO) in a 12-round IBF Super Featherweight Title Eliminator.
MATCH-UPS STILL BEING MADE FOR HISTORIC
WHITE SOX STADIUM CARD
Responding to rampant speculation over who will appear in their historic August 16 boxing event at the Chicago White Sox’ U.S. Cellular Field stadium, Chicago-based boxing promoter Dominic Pesoli and his partners, Frank Mugnolo of Round 3 Productions and Leon Margules of Warriors Boxing, say fans are going to have to wait.
“We don’t know who is on the show. We know it’ll be incredible and we’re working on several blockbuster match-ups, but it’s still very much in the air,” said Dominic Pesoli.
QUOTES FROM GEORGE VS. LOPEZ MEDIA CONFERENCE IN CHICAGO
A media conference was held yesterday (Tuesday, March 20) to discuss this Friday’s (March 22) night of ESPN-televised boxing, live from Chicago’s UIC Pavilion and presented by 8 Count Productions, Round 3 Productions and Warriors Boxing.
In the 10-round middleweight main event, Windy City favorite Donovan “Da Bomb” George (24-3-1, 21 KOs) will take on former world title challenger David “The Destroyer” Lopez (41-13, 23 KOs) of Nogales, Mexico. And in the other featured bout, former world champion Kermit “EL Asesino” Cintron (33-5-1, 28 KOs) will drop back down to welterweight to face Chicago slugger Adrian “EL Tigre” Granados (11-2-1, 7 KOs).
Also present at the conference were Puerto Rican prospect Roberto Acevedo (7-0, 4 KOs) and his opponent that night, Chicago’s undefeated Paul Littleton (6-0-1, 4 KOs).
Kermit Cintron won a world title at welterweight. Take away two suspicious losses to the disgraced cheater Antonio Margarito and he’s never lost as a welterweight. He has almost insurmountable physical gifts of height and superior strength as a welterweight.
And so, after losing three of four in a disastrous 18-month stretch, what’s he going to do to get his career back on track?
He’s going back to welterweight.
“I feel that it’s always been my weight,” explained the former champion. “I took my last couple fights at I54 lbs. because they were good opportunities, but you know I was always a better fighter at 147. I didn’t gain the weight of a true 154 pounder. I went up to 153 lbs. on fight night, while the guys I was fighting went up to 170 to 175 lbs. I feel that 147-lbs is where I belong. I’m already on weight and I have a week left. It was never a problem to make welterweight.”
“EL Asesino” Cintron (33-5-1, 28 KOs) will face Chicago attraction Adrian “EL Tigre” Granados (11-2-1, 7 KOs) in the ESPN Friday Night Fights televised 10-round co-main event presented by 8 Count Productions, Round 3 Productions, Warriors Boxing and Blue Wave Boxing on Friday, March 22, 2013 at Chicago’s UIC Pavilion.
Although it may be the first big test of his professional boxing career, Puerto Rican prospect Roberto Acevedo (7-0, 4 KOs) says he’s treating it like just another fight when he takes on Chicago’s also undefeated Paul Littleton (6-0-1, 4 KOs) on Friday, March 22, 2013, at Chicago’s UIC Pavilion.
The pair will meet in a six-round super middleweight bout on the undercard of the ESPN Friday Night Fights televised night of boxing presented by 8 Count Productions, Round 3 Productions and Warriors Boxing and in support of the night’s 10-round middleweight main event between Windy City favorite Donovan “Da Bomb” George (24-3-1, 21 KOs) and former world title challenger David “The Destroyer” Lopez (41-13, 23 KOs) of Nogales, Mexico.
In the other featured bout, former world champion Kermit “EL Asesino” Cintron (33-5-1, 28 KOs) will drop back down to welterweight to face Chicago slugger Adrian “EL Tigre” Granados (11-2-1, 7 KOs).
RARE OUTDOOR BOXING CARD SCHEDULED FOR
U.S. CELLULAR ON AUG. 16
When boxing comes to The Cell in August, the ring will sit between home plate and the stands. Boxing is scheduled to return to the White Sox’ ballpark for the first time in 50 years when U.S. Cellular Field hosts a professional card on Aug. 16. The promotional group of 8 Count Productions and Round 3 Productions, both out of Chicago, and Florida-based Warriors Boxing is in the process of completing negotiations with the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority, which oversees non-Sox events at the stadium.
ESPN FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS MARCH 22, 2013 CHICAGO’S UIC PAVILION
Chicago fan favorite and perennial contender Donovan “Da Bomb” George will battle world title challenger David “The Destroyer” Lopez of Nogales, Mexico in a ten round middleweight bout on FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2013 at Chicago’s UIC Pavilion.
The George/Lopez clash will be featured as the main event broadcast on ESPN Friday Night Fights complimented by an all-action ten round welterweight tilt between sensational prospect and hot Chicago attraction Adrian “EL Tigre” Granados and former world champion, The Fighting Pride of Carolina, Puerto Rico, Kermit “EL Asesino” Cintron.
Antwone “The Truth” Smith didn’t get his nickname because it rhymes with his last name – the 26-year-old Miami resident has a habit of telling the truth no matter what you ask him.
Smith (22-4-1, 12 KOs) will face two-time former world champion Jose Luis “EL Temible” Castillo (64-11-1, 55 KOs) in the 10-round welterweight co-main event for this Friday’s (February 1) ESPN Friday Night Fights-televised “King” Carlos Molina vs. Cory “The Next Generation” Spinks 12-round main event at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago.
Chicago’s “Merciless” Mike Mollo (20-3-1, 12 KOs) knows what the script says: Even though he’s in his own hometown, he’s being brought into to lose to fast-rising Polish heavyweight prospect Artur “The Pin” Szpilka.
However, Mollo says that’s NOT the way it’s going to go.
The two will meet on the undercard of the ESPN Friday Night Fights-televised “King” Carlos Molina (20-5-2, 6 KOs) vs. Cory “The Next Generation” Spinks 12-round IBF Junior Middleweight Title Eliminator on February 1 at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago.
MOLINA LOOKING TO TURN UP THE POWER AGAINST SPINKS
A new, meaner “King” Carlos Molina is ready to go for his ESPN Friday Night Fights main event at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago on February 1.
29-year-old Molina (20-5-2, 6 KOs) will face two-division and five-time world champion Cory “The Next Generation” Spinks in a 12-round IBF Junior Middleweight Title Eliminator to headline the night of boxing presented by 8 Count Productions, Round 3 Productions, Warriors Boxing and Blue Wave Boxing in association with Don King Productions.
Leon Margules, co-promoter of now IBF #2 super featherweight contender Rances “Kid Blast” Barthelemy (18-0, 11 KOs) says he feels the level of controversy after Barthelemy’s close but deserved 12-round unanimous (115-113, 116-112, 116-112) decision over Arash Usmanee on Friday night at Stage 305 in the Magic City Casino in Miami, is both surprising and unfounded. “Some internet writers from some reputable sites have been claiming Usmanee was robbed and that this was a ‘corrupt’ and ‘hometown’ decision and to them I say: Before you try to sully the reputations of some long-time boxing people, watch it again closely without the commentary and decide for yourselves.”
UNDERCARD ANNOUNCED FOR FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS
AT MAGIC CITY
The undercard has been announced for the Friday, January 4, 2013, season debut of ESPN Friday Night Fights, live from Stage 305 in the Magic City Casino in Miami, Florida. (Broadcast live at 10 PM Eastern on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes, online through WatchESPN.com, and on smartphones and tablets via the WatchESPN app.) Presented by Warriors Boxing and Bad Dog Productions in association with the Magic City Casino, the two televised bouts will be a 12-round elimination bout for the IBF’s #2 position at super featherweight between Miami-based Cuban Rances “Kid Blast” Barthelemy (17-0, 11 KOs) and undefeated Afghani-Canadian Arash Usmanee (20-0, 10 KOs) and a 10-round junior middleweight punch-out between Puerto Rican slugger Jonathan “Mantequilla” Gonzalez (15-0-1, 13 KOs) and Philadelphia’s Derek “Pooh” Ennis (23-3-1, 13 KOs).
IBF #14-rated super featherweight contender Arash Usmanee (20-0, 10 KOs) is finishing up training at the Club de Boxe de l'Est gym in Montreal, in preparation to face IBF #6 Rances "Kid Blast" Barthelemy (17-0, 11 KOs) on Friday, January 4, 2013, at Stage 305 in the Magic City Casino in Miami, Florida.Presented by Warriors Boxing and Bad Dog Productions in association with the Magic City Casino, Usmanee vs. Barthelemy will serve as 12-round elimination bout for the IBF's #2 position and the main event of a show entitled "Friday Night Fights at Magic City Casino" that will also be the year's debut broadcast of ESPN's Friday Night Fights (10 PM Eastern on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes, online through WatchESPN.com, and on smartphones and tablets via the WatchESPN app).
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Dec 28, 2012
FINAL MEDIA CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS ESPN FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS PROFESSIONAL BOXING EVENT AT MAGIC CITY CASINO
The media is cordially invited to the final press conference being held on Wednesday, January 2, at 1:00 pm in the VIP Lounge at Stage 305 at the Magic City Casino (450 Northwest 37th Avenue, Miami, Florida) to discuss the Warriors Boxing and Bad Dog Productions, in association with the Magic City Casino, night of ESPN-televised professional boxing entitled “Friday Night Fights at Magic City Casino” to be held the evening of Friday, January 4, 2013, at Stage 305 in the Magic City Casino. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Dec 26, 2012
ESPN FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS: FEBRUARY 1, 2013, @ CHICAGO’S UIC PAVILION
ESPN Friday Night Fights will return to the UIC Pavilion on FEBRUARY 1, 2013 headlined by an IBF Junior Middleweight Title Eliminator between Chicago fan favorite and perennial contender “King” Carlos Molina and two division and five-time world champion Cory “The Next Generation” Spinks.
Presented by 8 Count Productions, Round 3 Productions, Warriors Boxing and Blue Wave Boxing in association with Don King Productions, advance tickets are priced are $151, $101, $51 and $31 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster (Ticketmaster.com, 1-800-745-3000), the 8 Count Productions Offices, 312-226-5800 or the UIC Pavilion Box Office, 312-413-5740.
Also featured at ESPN Friday Night Fights is a sensational ten round welterweight clash between Mexican boxing legend and two-time former world champion Jose Luis “EL Terrible” Castillo and upset minded Miami, Florida’s Antwone “The Truth” Smith. In a special attraction eight round clash, fast rising Polish heavyweight prospect Artur “The Pin” Szpilka will battle Chicago based heavyweight contender “Merciless” Mike Mollo.
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Dec 22, 2012
PUTTING SEPTEMBER BEHIND HIM, GONZALEZ 100% READY AND ON WEIGHT
According to his advisor, Gabby Penagaricano, Puerto Rican junior middleweight slugger Jonathan “Mantequilla” Gonzalez (15-0-1, 13 KOs) has turned a corner in his career after having the best camp of his career. Looking to erase the memory of his lackluster, overweight performance last September against former world champion Sergei Dzinziruk, Gonzalez will appear in the co-featured bout of ESPN’s Friday Night Fights 2013 debut broadcast on Friday, January 4, 2013, live from Stage 305 in the Magic City Casino in Miami, Florida, against Philadelphia’s Derek “Pooh” Ennis (23-3-1, 13 KOs).
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Dec 20, 2012
BARTHELEMY CO-PROMOTER SAYS ‘KID BLAST’ READY FOR TAKEOFF
“He’s ready” says Richard Dobal, President of Bad Dog Productions and co-promoter of IBF #6 super featherweight Rances “Kid Blast” Barthelemy (17-0, 11 KOs).
Miami-based Dobal has been with the 26-year-old Cuban Barthelemy from the beginning of his career and is hoping to watch him join the elite ranks of the 130-lb division when he faces #14-rated contender Arash Usmanee (20-0, 10 KOs) on Friday, January 4, 2013 in a 12-round elimination bout for the IBF’s #2 position.
Barthelemy and Usmanee will meet in the main event that night, as Warriors Boxing and Bad Dog Productions in association with the Magic City Casino, present the year’s debut broadcast of ESPN’s Friday Night Fights (10 PM Eastern on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes, online through WatchESPN.com, and on smartphones and tablets via the WatchESPN app.) live from Stage 305 in the Magic City Casino in Miami, Florida.
In the co-featured televised bout, Puerto Rican slugger Jonathan “Mantequilla” Gonzalez (15-0-1, 13 KOs) will take on Philadelphia’s Derek “Pooh” Ennis (23-3-1, 13 KOs).
BARTHELEMY AND USMANEE TO BATTLE FOR IBF #2 SPOT AT JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHT
The IBF has sanctioned the Rances Barthelemy vs. Arash Usmanee fight on Friday, January 4, 2013, as an IBF Jr. Lightweight Title Eliminator. The winner of the Bout will be ranked number 2 in the world by the IBF at Jr. Lightweight. Presented by Warriors Boxing and Bad Dog Productions in association with the Magic City Casino, live from Stage 305 in the Magic City Casino in Miami, Florida. Barthelemy vs. Usmanee will serve as the 12-round junior lightweight main event on a show entitled “Friday Night Fights at Magic City Casino”. The show will also serve as the year’s debut broadcast of the popular professional boxing series ESPN’s Friday Night Fights (10 PM Eastern on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes, online through WatchESPN.com, and on smartphones and tablets via the WatchESPN app.)
MEDIA CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS THE FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2013, ESPN FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS PROFESSIONAL BOXING EVENT AT MAGIC CITY CASINO
The media is cordially invited to a press conference being held on Thursday, November 15, at 1:00 pm at the Magic City Casino (450 Northwest 37th Avenue, Miami, Florida) to discuss the Warriors Boxing and Bad Dog Productions, in association with the Magic City Casino, night of ESPN-televised professional boxing entitled “Friday Night Fights at Magic City Casino” to be held the evening of Friday, January 4, 2013, at Stage 305 in the Magic City Casino.
BARTHELEMY HOMECOMING VS. USMANEE TO HEADLINE NIGHT OF ESPN BOXING IN MAGIC CITY
On Friday, January 4, 2013, Warriors Boxing and Bad Dog Productions in association with the Magic City Casino will proudly present the year’s debut broadcast of the popular professional boxing series ESPN’s Friday Night Fights (10 PM Eastern on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes, online through WatchESPN.com, and on smartphones and tablets via the WatchESPN app.) live from Stage 305 in the Magic City Casino in Miami, Florida. The 12-round super featherweight main event will feature towering Cuban dynamo Rances “Kid Blast” Barthelemy (17-0, 11 KOs), currently ranked #5 in the world by the IBF, who will look to continue his undefeated run against fellow undefeated prospect and Afghani-Canadian Arash Usmanee (20-0, 10 KOs), who is ranked #8 in the world by the WBA. In the co-featured televised bout, a couple of tough junior middleweight contenders will tangle, when young Puerto Rican powerhouse Jonathan “Mantequilla” Gonzalez (15-0-1, 13 KOs) takes on highly regarded Philadelphian Derek “Pooh” Ennis (23-3-1, 13 KOs).
Featuring New England’s Top Boxers Danny O’Connor & Ryan Kielczewski
BOSTON, MA (November 8, 2012) – TD Garden announced today professional boxing will return to Boston for ‘TD Garden Night at the Fights’ on Friday, December 14, 2012 at 7:00PM. Headlining the night is Framingham native and light welterweight, rising star Danny O'Connor. Also competing in professional matches are undefeated junior lightweight Ryan Kielczewski of Quincy and Portland-trained middleweight Russell Lamour. Four amateur matchups showcasing USA Boxing New England All-Stars will round out the evening.
JORGE MAYSONET JR.REMAINS UNDEFEATED WITH
FIRST-ROUND DESTRUCTION
In the feature bout of the evening, scheduled for eight rounds in the lightweight division, Jorge "Machito" Maysonet Jr., (10-0, 9 KOs) demolished Ramesis Gil (8-5-5, 5 KOs) by way of a first round KO. From the beginning of the fight, Maysonet came out very aggressive, connecting with left and right hooks to the face and body of Gil, who went down on three occasions. The referee seen that Gil was unstable to continue and the fight was halted at the 1:23 mark.
MASSACHUSETTS NATIVE DANNY O’CONNOR IS BRINGING EXCITEMENT BACK TO BOXING
Danny O’Connor enjoys the good things in life because he’s been to the bottom. In April 2011, right before a big Showtime-televised fight, O’Connor began coughing up blood. He fought, but suffered a broken nose and the first ~ and only ~ loss of his career (18-1, 7 KOs). At the hospital, after many tests and surgery for his nose, O’Connor was diagnosed with anemia caused by a bleeding ulcer.“It was one of those instances where I should have broken out and become a star,” said the 27-year-old Framingham native. “Everything went opposite of how I had played it out.” CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Aug 28, 2012
JORGE MAYSONET JR. IN ACTION THIS SATURDAY IN NEW YORK
Undefeated power puncher and Team Puerto Rico member, Jorge "Machito" Maysonet, Jr. (8-0, 7 KOs) will be seeing action this Saturday, September 1, against journeyman, Bryan Abraham (6-13-2, 6 KOs). The fight will be taking place at the Turning Point Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, New York. The feature bout of the evening will be between WBA Middleweight Champion, Gennady Golovkin (23-0, 20 KOs) facing off against Grzegorz Proksa (28-1, 21 KOs). CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Aug 28, 2012
MOLINA TO TROUT: HERE I AM!
Top contender Carlos Molina is more than happy to answer WBA Super Welterweight Champ Austin Trout’s calls for a quality opponent to face.“He says he only wants to fight the best and then he calls out Erislandy Lara! Everybody knows I beat Erislandy Lara!” says Molina, fresh from his shutout victory over capable veteran Damian Frias last Friday in Miami, Oklahoma. Molina and Lara fought to a very controversial draw last year. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Aug 20, 2012
MARGULES CONGRATULATES GEORGE, MOLINA AND QUINONES FOR TELEVISED
VICTORIES FRIDAY NIGHT
Leon Margules, President of Warriors Boxing, wishes to congratulate his fighters, IBF #10 super middleweight Don “Da Bomb” George (23-2-1, 20 KOs), IBF #6, WBC #8 junior middleweight “King” Carlos Molina (20-5-2, 6 KOs) and Cuban light heavyweight Vilier Quinonez (5-0, 3 KOs) for their impressive victories Friday night at Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma, and live on ESPN Friday Night Fights.Chicago native George scored a TKO 6 over opponent Dionisio Miranda after the one-sided bout was stopped between the sixth and seventh rounds. A powerful puncher, George stalked his Colombian opponent behind thudding one/two combinations. He started catching Miranda with regularity in the fourth. After a couple rounds of eating strong right hands, the normally durable Miranda had had enough. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Aug 20, 2012
MARGULES CONGRATULATES PRESCOTT, ACEVEDO AND BARTHELEMY FOR WINNING MIAMI WARFARE
Leon Margules, President of Warriors Boxing, wishes to congratulate his fighters, Colombian bomber Breidis Prescott (26-4, 20 KOs), future Puerto Rican star Roberto Acevedo (6-0, 3 KOs) and Cuban super featherweight sensation Rances “Kid Blast” Barthelemy (17-0, 11 KOs), for their victories Saturday night at the MACC at the Doubletree Hotel in Miami, Florida, and live on Solo Boxeo Tecate. Never in a bad fight, super lightweight Prescott went to war with Bronx native Francisco “Gato” Figueroa to win by unanimous decision in the night’s main event. Prescott dropped Figueroa twice in the first round and looked to be moving in for the finish, but Figueroa fought on gamely and even managed to drop Prescott in the fifth. In the end, Prescott’s heavier punches were the difference by scores of 79-71, 77-73 and 78-71. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Aug 14, 2012
DIONISIO MIRANDA STEPS IN TO FACE DONOVAN GEORGE ON FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS
SEASON FINALE
Colombian Dionisio Miranda (21-7-2, 18 K0s) will step in to face Chicago’s Don “Da Bomb” George (22-2-1, 19 KOs) in the 10-round super middleweight co-main event of the ESPN Friday Night Fights 2012 series finale (10 PM Eastern on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN3) presented by Warriors Boxing and Tony Holden Productions, scheduled for Friday, August 17, at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma. George’s original opponent, Adonis Stevenson, has been forced to pull out of their 12-round elimination bout with a hand injury. The other 10-round co-main event battle between top junior middleweight contender “King” Carlos Molina (19-5-2, 6 KOs) and Miami’s Damian “Devo” Frias (19-4-1, 10 KOs) will go on as scheduled. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Aug 12, 2012
O'CONNOR DESTROYS SOTO AT GILLETTE STADIUM
Last night before a raucous local crowd, Framingham welterweight Danny O'Connor scored a dominant fourth round TKO over Providence's Eddie Soto in the first live boxing event to be held at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. The card, promoted by DiBella Entertainment, Ken Casey and the Drop Kick Murphys and Warriors Boxing, was staged immediately following the ending of the MLS Soccer game featuring the New England Revolution. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Aug 9, 2012
MOLINA PREPARING FOR A BEAST
Top junior middleweight contender “King” Carlos Molina (19-5-2, 6 KOs) is in final preparations for his co-main event appearance against Miami’s Damian “Devo” Frias (19-4-1, 10 KOs) on Friday, August 17, at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma. Presented by Warriors Boxing, Group Yvon Michel and Tony Holden Productions, the blockbuster night of boxing will serve as the ESPN Friday Night Fights season finale for 2012 (10 PM Eastern on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN3) and also features a 12-round super middleweight main event between Chicago’s Don “Da Bomb” George (22-2-1, 19 KOs) and powerful Canadian slugger Adonis “Superman” Stevenson (18-1, 15 KOs). In Canada, the event will be presented on PPV at Canal Indigo and Bell TV with the telecast starting at 9:00 PM/ET, featuring Stevenson highlights until picking up the ESPN telecast at 10:00 PM/ET. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Aug 8, 2012
FIGUEROA: HE’LL BRING THE HEAT
If New York’s colorful junior welterweight contender Francisco “Gato” Figueroa (20-4-1, 13 KOs) attacks his next opponent, Colombian slugger Breidis Prescott (25-4, 18 KOs) as quickly and relentlessly as he talks, he will win easily. A tsunami of ideas and stories and plans, the likeable Figueroa says he’s primed and ready to get back in the game with a big win when he faces Prescott in the 10-round main event of Warriors Boxing’s “Miami Warfare II” event on Saturday, August 18, at the MACC at the Doubletree Hotel in Miami, Florida. In the co-main event that night, Cuban super featherweight sensation Rances “Kid Blast” Barthelemy will face dangerous spoiler Alejandro “Soma” Rodriguez (14-6, 7 KOs) of Guadalajara, Mexico.
On Friday, August 17, at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma, Warriors Boxing, Group Yvon Michel and Tony Holden Productions will proudly present a blockbuster night of boxing that will also serve as the ESPN Friday Night Fights season finale for 2012 at 10 PM Eastern on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN3. In Canada, the event will be presented on PPV at Canal Indigo and Bell TV with the telecast starting at 9:00 PM/ET, featuring highlights of Adonis Stevenson's last few fights, until picking up the ESPN telecast at 10:00 PM/ET. In the 12-round super middleweight main event, Chicago puncher Don “Da Bomb” George (22-2-1, 19 KOs) will take on the equally explosive Adonis “Superman” Stevenson (18-1, 15 KOs) from Longueuil, Quebec via Haiti, with a chance to face IBF champion Carl Froch on the line. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
July 27, 2012
GONZALEZ TO FACE DZINZIRUK ON
HBO BOXING AFTER DARK
After the recent back injury suffered to former WBO Middleweight champion Dmitry Pirog (20-0, 15 KOs), WBA Middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (23-0, 20 KOs) will now defend his title against highly regarded Grzegorz Proksa (28-1, 21 KOs) on Saturday night September 1, 2012 as the main event headlining HBO Boxing After Dark. The 12-round co-feature will showcase former WBO Jr. Middleweight champion, Sergiy “Razor” Dzinziruk (37-1, 23 KOs) of Kiev, Ukraine versus, undefeated heavy handed Puerto Rican contender, Jonathan Gonzalez (15-0, 13 KOs), the current NABO and WBA FEDELATIN Jr. Middleweight champion. The combined record of all four fighters is an astonishing (103-2, 77 KOs).
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July 27, 2012
‘KID BLAST’ TO FACE RODRIGUEZ AT MIAMI WARFARE II
Cuban super featherweight sensation Rances “Kid Blast” Barthelemy will face dangerous spoiler Alejandro “Soma” Rodriguez (14-6, 7 KOs) of Guadalajara, Mexico, in the co-main event of Warriors Boxing Promotions’ “Miami Warfare II” event on Saturday, August 18, at the MACC at the Doubletree Hotel in Miami, Florida.
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July 23, 2012
A TREMENDOUS OPPORTUNITYFOR ADONIS STEVENSON, DONOVAN GEORGE ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, LIVE ON SHOWTIME®
From Bell Centre In Montreal, Canada; SHOWTIME Telecast Begins at 9 p.m. ET/PT
NEW YORK (July 23, 2012) -- With a shot at International Boxing Federation (IBF) champion Carl Froch on the line, hard-hitting, world-ranked super middleweights Adonis "Superman" Stevenson, (18-1, 15 KOs) of Montreal, Canada, and Chicago's Donovan "Da Bomb'' George (22-2-1, 19 KOs) will clash in an IBF elimination bout titled "Shock Wave In Montreal'' on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Saturday, Aug. 11, live on SHOWTIME® (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast). CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
July 20, 2012
PRESCOTT: I NEED A NEW
CLAIM TO FAME!
Miami (via Colombia) power puncher Breidis Prescott (25-4, 18 KOs) says he has mixed emotions about no longer being the only fighter to ever put Amir Khan to sleep. While Prescott did it to Khan in 2008 in less than one round, Danny Garcia was able to join the exclusive club last Saturday when he laid out the now-former champion in four rounds. Prescott is currently in hard training for his upcoming junior-welterweight battle against Francisco “Gato” Figueroa (20-4-1, 13 KOs) of Bronx, New York in the main event of Warriors Boxing’s “Miami Warfare II” event at the MACC at the Doubletree Hotel in Miami, Florida, on Saturday, August 18.
Miami (via Colombia) power puncher Breidis Prescott (25-4, 18 KOs) says he has mixed emotions about no longer being the only fighter to ever put Amir Khan to sleep. While Prescott did it to Khan in 2008 in less than one round, Danny Garcia was able to join the exclusive club last Saturday when he laid out the now-former champion in four rounds. Prescott is currently in hard training for his upcoming junior-welterweight battle against Francisco “Gato” Figueroa (20-4-1, 13 KOs) of Bronx, New York in the main event of Warriors Boxing’s “Miami Warfare II” event at the MACC at the Doubletree Hotel in Miami, Florida, on Saturday, August 18.
QUOTES FROM TODAY’S CROSSROADS PRESS CONFERENCES FEATURING GLEN JOHNSON/ANDRZEJ FONFARA
All four principal fighters were respectful and professional to each other at two separate press conferences were held today, one at the MAJESTIC STAR CASINO in Gary, Indiana, and one at PLAYBOOK SPORTS BAR in Niles, Illinois, to discuss this Friday’s (July 13) "CROSSROADS" boxing event at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago.
Crossroads is presented by 8 Count and Warriors Boxing and will feature former world champion Glen “Road Warrior” Johnson (51-16-2, 35 KOs) taking on "The Polish Prince" Andrzej Fonfara (21-2, 12 KOs) in the 10-round light heavyweight main event and former world champion Jose Luis Castillo (63-11-1, 54 KOs) facing Chicago fan favorite Ivan Popoca (15-1-1, 10 KOs) in the 10-round welterweight co-main. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
July 12, 2012
TICKETS MOVING FAST FOR CROSSROADS BOXING IN CHICAGO
Tickets continue to move briskly for this Friday’s (July 13) "CROSSROADS" boxing event at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, as nearly all the floor seats are now sold, with thousands of seats already sold in the other price denominations as well. Based on advance sales and the buzz of excitement throughout the city, a very large crowd is expected. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
July 11, 2012
FANS/MEDIA FLOCK TO CROSSROADS OPEN WORKOUT IN CHICAGO
As evidenced by today’s heavy turnout at a public/media workout, excitement is building in Chicago for this Friday’s (July 13) "CROSSROADS" boxing event presented by 8 Count and Warriors Boxing at the UIC Pavilion and live on ESPN Friday Night Fights. A huge group of reporters and fans packed into Chicago’s 8 Count Gym to watch Glen Johnson, Andrzej Fonfara, Jose Luis Castillo and Ivan Popoca go through light workouts and talk to fans and reporters afterward. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
July 9, 2012
CASTILLO: BOMBS AWAY!
Former world champion Jose Luis “EL Temible” Castillo (63-11-1, 54 KOs) is already on weight and ready for his appearance in the co-main event of 8 Count Productions and Warriors Boxing’s “CROSSROADS”, boxing event at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago and live on ESPN Friday Night Fights next Friday, July 13.
Castillo will face hometown fan favorite Ivan “EL Marro” Popoca (15-1-1, 10 KOs) in a 10-round welterweight battle that night before the 10-round main event between Glen “Road Warrior” Johnson (51-16-2, 35 KOs) and Chicago’s “The Polish Prince” Andrzej Fonfara (21-2, 12 KOs). CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
July 6, 2012
DO OR DIE FOR GLEN JOHNSON NEXT FRIDAY: ‘IF I LOSE I PROBABLY WON’T WANT TO DO IT ANYMORE’
Glen “Road Warrior” Johnson (51-16-2, 35 KOs) is working hard with trainer Orlando Cuellar, co-Trainer Hamlet McKenzie and strength and conditioning coach Steve Arintok at Thump Boxing Gym in Miami. The still-dangerous former world champion is putting the finishing touches on preparations to face Chicago’s “The Polish Prince” Andrzej Fonfara (21-2, 12 KOs) in the 10-round main event of 8 Count Productions and Warriors Boxing’s “CROSSROADS”, boxing event at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago and live on ESPN Friday Night Fights next Friday, July 13.CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
July 6, 2012
CROSSROADS UNDERCARD ANNOUNCED
8 Count Productions and Warriors Boxing have announced the undercard for “CROSSROADS”, the ESPN Friday Night Fights-televised night of action-packed professional boxing on Friday, July 13, at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois. Several local and national prospects are scheduled to appear in support of the main event featuring a 10-round light heavyweight clash between former world champion Glen “The Road Warrior” Johnson (51-16-2, 35 KOs) and Chicago’s popular world ranked contender, “The Polish Prince” Andrzej Fonfara (21-2, 12 KOs) and the co-main event featuring a 10-round welterweight battle between two-time former world champion Jose Luis “EL Terrible” Castillo (63-11-1, 54 KOs) and longtime Chicago fan favorite Ivan “EL Marro” Popoca (15-1-1, 10 KOs). CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
June 23, 2012
ANDRZEJ FONFARA HITS
"RUN THE RIDGE" 5K THIS SATURDAY MORNING
World ranked light heavyweight professional boxer Andrzej "The Polish Prince" Fonfara will take a short break from his intense training this Saturday morning, June 23rd to participate in the "RUN THE RIDGE' 5K in Burr Ridge, Illinois. The 24 year old Fonfara is spending the excessively hot summer Chicago days preparing for his showdown with former world champion Glen "The Road Warrior" Johnson in the main event at "CROSSROADS" set for Friday, July 13th at the UIC Pavilion and broadcast on ESPN Friday Night Fights. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
June 22, 2012
QUOTES FROM MIAMI WARFARE II
PRESS CONFERENCE
MIAMI, Fla. - A press conference was held today at Mojitos Restaurant in Miami for Warriors Boxing Promotions' Saturday, August 18, boxing event entitled "Miami Warfare II" at the MACC at the Doubletree Hotel. The explosive night of professional boxing will feature a high-impact eight-round junior-welterweight main event between Miami, Florida's (via Colombia) Breidis "The Khanqueror" Prescott (25-4, 18 KOs) and Francisco "Gato" Figueroa (20-4-1, 13 KOs) of Bronx, New York. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
June 15, 2012
PRESS CONFERENCE ALERT
A press conference will be held on Wednesday June 20 at 1:00 pm at Mojitos Restaurant Cuban Cuisine (located inside of the Dolphin Mall Entrance #3 - Address: 11401 NW 12th Street, Miami, Florida) to discuss Warriors Boxing Promotions’ Saturday, August 18, boxing event entitled “Miami Warfare II” at the MACC at the Doubletree Hotel in Miami, Florida.
The explosive night of professional boxing will feature a high-impact eight-round junior-welterweight main event between Miami, Florida’s (via Colombia) Breidis “The Khanqueror” Prescott (25-4, 18 KOs) and Francisco “Gato” Figueroa (20-4-1, 13 KOs) of Bronx, New York. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
May 25, 2012
CLAN O’CONNOR CHEERS THEIR
HERO TO VICTORY
Fighting in the main event of a six-fight Boston vs. New York card at the Boston House of Blues before 2500 delirious fans, and with a rock star in his corner, super lightweight boxing prospect Danny O’Connor knew he had to deliver in a big way. Mission accomplished. Showing vast improvements from working with acclaimed trainer Ronnie Shields, O’Connor, now 17-1, 5 KOs, dominated opponent Daniel Sostre of Highland, New York, forcing him to retire on his stool after four rounds. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
May 23, 2012
DANNY O FEVER GRIPS CITY OF BOSTON
Clan O’Connor Ready for a Show of Force Tomorrow Night
at Boston House of Blues
The City of Boston has ‘Danny O Fever’, as few tickets remain for junior welterweight prospect Danny O’Connor’s 10-round rumble with New York’s Daniel “The Hudson Valley Kid” Sostre (11-5-1). The pair will meet as the main event of a Boston vs. New York fight card tomorrow night (May 24) at the Boston House of Blues. O’Connor (16-1, 4 KOs) will enjoy the full support of “Clan O’Connor”, his army of fans, as well as that of de-facto manager and Irish rock superstar Ken Casey of The Dropkick Murphys. Here’s what the Boston newspapers are saying about O’Connor, Casey and this unique and exciting event tomorrow night: CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
May 23, 2012
WITH A ROCK STAR IN HIS CORNER AND AN ARMY OF FANS, O’CONNOR READY TO RUMBLE AT HOUSE OF BLUES
Few Tickets Remain for ‘Boston vs. New York’ Boxing Show Tomorrow Night
Expect to hear the chants of “Let’s Go Danny O!” at the Boston House of Blues tomorrow night (May 24) as an army of fans known as “Clan O’Connor” assembles to watch their hero, junior welterweight prospect Danny O’Connor (16-1, 4 KOs), headline a seven-bout Boston vs. New York fight card. O’Connor will face Daniel “The Hudson Valley Kid” Sostre (11-5-1) of New York in a 10-round contest. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
May 21, 2012
PRESCOTT: I’LL STEP IN TO FACE ORTIZ!
Colombian slugger Breidis “The Khanqueror” Prescott (25-4, 20 KOs) says he’ll gladly step in and rumble with Victor Ortiz, now that Ortiz is in search of a substitute opponent on June 23 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Known as a strong, all-action puncher at light welterweight, Prescott says he’d have no trouble stepping up in weight to face Ortiz. “I’m ready to go, let’s do it! If they want an exciting fight to take the place of his cancelled rematch with Andre Berto, look no further. I’ll be there to drop bombs on June 23.” CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
May 15, 2012
WARRIORS, BLUEWAVE, AND NEWHOUSE SIGN
MARK “TOO SHARP” DAVIS!
Warriors Boxing, Bluewave Boxing and Newhouse Promotions are proud to announce the signing of 2005 and 2006 United States Amateur Champion and undefeated super featherweight Mark “Too Sharp” Davis (16-0, 5 KOs) to an exclusive promotional agreement. 25-year-old Davis is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and now lives in Cleveland, Ohio. During his 200 amateur bouts, he competed at the 2005 World championships and won the Eastern Olympic trials for the 2008 Olympics. Davis also won gold medals at the 2002 US Junior Olympics, the 2002 US National Silver Gloves, and the 2002 Police Athletic League (PAL) tournament as a junior. He won a silver medal at the 2003 PAL and won a gold medal for the USA at the 2003 Under-19 Sweden Cup. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
May 13, 2012
ESPN FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS, JULY 13 AT CHICAGO’S UIC PAVILION: “CROSSROADS”GLEN JOHNSON VS. ANDRZEJ FONFARA JOSE LUIS CASTILLO VS. IVAN POPOCA
Tickets are now on sale for ESPN Friday Night Fights’ “CROSSROADS”, set for Friday, July 13th at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois. Presented by 8 Count Productions and Warriors Boxing, the event will be headlined by a ten round light heavyweight clash between former world champion Glen “The Road Warrior” Johnson and Chicago’s popular world ranked contender, “The Polish Prince” Andrzej Fonfara. The co-main event will feature a ten round welterweight battle between legendary two-time former world champion Jose Luis “EL Terrible” Castillo and longtime Chicago fan favorite Ivan “EL Marro” Popoca. Advance tickets for “CROSSROADS”, priced at $151, $101, $51 and $31, can be obtained through Ticketmaster (Ticketmaster.com, 1-800-745-3000), the 8 Count Productions Offices, 312-226-5800 or the UIC Pavilion Box Office, 312-413-5740. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
May 13, 2012
MARGULES CONGRATULATES VICTORIOUS FIGHTERS
Warriors Boxing Promotions’ President, Leon Margules, wishes to congratulate all four of his fighters who were victorious this past Friday, May 11. Making his nationally televised ShoBox: The New Generation debut in the co-main event of a Warriors Boxing event entitled “Shootout at Texas Station”, from the Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas, undefeated super middleweight Badou Jack "The Ripper" (11-0, 8 KOs) survived a close fight against awkwardly confusing opponent Alexander Brand (17-1, 15 KOs). Jack had to call on all his experience to overcome the herky-jerky style of Brand and win via split decision (77-75, 77-75, 75-77). CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
May 9, 2012
BARTHELEMY TO FACE OSIOBE ON FRIDAY IN SHOOTOUT AT TEXAS STATION
Another intriguing fight has been added to the undercard of this Friday’s ShoBox: The New Generation telecast (11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) presented by Warriors Boxing, entitled “Shootout at Texas Station”, from the Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas, as undefeated Cuban American Rances “Kid Blast” Barthelemy (15-0, 11 Kos) will now face Denmark, via Nigeria’s Robert “Super” Osiobe (11-4, 6 KOs) in an eight-round featherweight battle.
“Shootout at Texas Station” will be headlined by a 10-round junior middleweight main event between Cuba's Yudel Jhonson (12-0, 8 KOs) and Cleveland’s Willie “The Great” Nelson (17-1-1, 11 KOs). The eight-round co-feature will pit undefeated super middleweights Badou Jack "The Ripper" (10-0, 8 KOs) of Sweden and Colombia's power-punching Alexander Brand (17-0, 15 KOs). CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
May 8, 2012
TEAM NELSON PLANNING AN UPSET
Cleveland’s Willie “The Great” Nelson (17-1-1, 11 KOs) may have come up a little short in his ShoBox: The New Generation debut against Vincent Arroyo last April, but he’s planning on doing what all great fighters can do: come back stronger than ever.
Nelson and his training team and promoters, Rumble Time Promotions and DiBella Entertainment, are focused on making the second time the charm when he faces Cuba's Yudel Jhonson (12-0, 8 KOs) this Friday, May 11, in the 10-round junior middleweight main event of the ShoBox: The New Generation telecast (11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) presented by Warriors Boxing, entitled “Shootout at Texas Station”, from the Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
May 7, 2012
FUTURE CHAMP ACEVEDO BACK IN ACTION AT
TEXAS STATION ON FRIDAY
Puerto Rican super middleweight prospect Roberto Jose Acevedo (3-0, 2 KOs) says his upcoming opponent, Martinez Sharod Porter (1-1) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, had better be prepared for battle this Friday… because he is. Acevedo and Porter will meet in a four-round non-televised preliminary bout on the undercard of the ShoBox: The New Generation telecast presented by Warriors Boxing, entitled “Shootout at Texas Station”, scheduled for Friday, May 11 (11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast), from the Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
May 3, 2012
DANNY O’CONNOR TO HEADLINE
FIRST PROFESSIONAL BOXING MATCH AT THE
BOSTON HOUSE OF BLUES ON MAY 24
Junior welterweight prospect Danny O’Connor (16-1) is busy preparing for his homecoming match under the tutelage of acclaimed trainer Ronnie Shields in Houston, Texas. On May 24, O’Connor will headline the first professional boxing card at the Boston House of Blues against Daniel “The Hudson Valley Kid” Sostre (11-5-1) of New York in a 10-round contest. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
May 3, 2012
BADOU JACK: I’M GOING TO BEAT HIM UP
Undefeated super middleweight Badou Jack "The Ripper" (10-0, 8 KOs) of Sweden says he’s planning on having a great time when he makes his ShoBox: The New Generation debut on Friday, May 11 against Colombia's also undefeated Alexander Brand (17-0, 15 KOs). The pair will meet as part of a live doubleheader telecast (11 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME®, delayed on the West Coast) entitled "Shootout at Texas Station", presented by Warriors Boxing live from the Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas, headlined by Cuba's Yudel Jhonson (12-0, 8 KOs) taking on Cleveland’s Willie "The Great" Nelson (17-1-1, 11 KOs) in the 10-round light middleweight main event. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
May 2, 2012
WILLIE NELSON STEPS IN TO FACE YUDEL JHONSON --
SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION TELECAST TO GO FORWARD AS DOUBLEHEADER
Cleveland’s once-beaten Willie "The Great" Nelson (17-1-1, 11 KOs) will step in to face Cuba's Yudel Jhonson (12-0, 8 KOs) in the 10-round junior middleweight main event of the ShoBox: The New Generation telecast presented by Warriors Boxing, entitled “Shootout at Texas Station”, scheduled for Friday, May 11 (11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast), from the Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas. Original Jhonson opponent, Freddy Hernandez, has been forced to pull out with an injury. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
April 18, 2012
MOLINA: FORGET POLITICS AND TRICKS. FIGHT ME BECAUSE YOU’RE TRUE CHAMPIONS
Tired of all the undeserved setbacks, controversial outcomes and political maneuvering he’s suffered through in his career, top junior middleweight contender Carlos Molina says he wishes to appeal directly to other old-school boxers like himself. “Everyone knows I’m the number-one contender in this division. I haven’t legitimately lost, or even had a draw, in a fight since 2006. And the list of guys I beat in that time is the most impressive of any other contender in the top 10. What I want to say to the world champions at 154 lbs is this: don’t hide behind rankings to avoid me. Fight me because I’m the true #1 contender and that’s what an old-school champion would do.”CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
April 18, 2012
DIABLO DOESN’T BLAME TARVER FOR DUCKING HIM
WBC cruiserweight champion Krzysztof “Diablo” Wlodarczyk (46-2, 33 KO) doesn’t blame Antonio “Magic Man” Tarver for stepping around him to take an easier fight. Despite being offered a shot at Wlodarczyk’s prestigious belt, Tarver (29-6, 20 KO) will instead face the strong, but limited Lateef Kayode on June 2 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. “I was not surprised by his decision,” said Wlodarczyk. “I said to my promoters, Andrew Wasilewski and Leon Margules, that a fight between Tarver and me will never happen. He is an intelligent guy and knows he has a very small chance of surviving 12 rounds with me. He realizes I'm too strong and too hungry for him. It’s that simple.”CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
April 14, 2012
TICKETS FOR SHOOTOUT AT TEXAS STATION ON SALE
10 AM TODAY!
Tickets go on sale today (Saturday, April 14 at 10 AM) for “Shootout at Texas Station”, the Friday, May 11, ShoBox: The New Generation-televised night of professional boxing in the Dallas Events Center at the Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas. “Shootout at Texas Station” will be presented by Warriors Boxing and features Cuba’s Yudel Jhonson (12-0, 8 KOs) taking on Freddy “The Rail” Hernandez (30-2, 20 KOs) from Mexico in the 10-round light middleweight main event. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
April 10, 2012
MARGULES OUTRAGED AND DISAPPOINTED AT URANGO COMEBACK REPORTS
Promoter Leon Margules of Warriors Boxing wishes to issue the following warnings to the fighter and those involved with former IBF junior welterweight world champion Juan “Iron Twin” Urango’s supposed comeback fight on April 26 at the Centro Bancomer in Mexico City, reportedly against Mexican veteran Cristian Chavez (23-18, 11 KOs). “Juan Urango is still under contract to me,” stated Margules. “He’s still under contract to Warriors boxing and does not have permission to do this fight and we intend to pursue our legal remedies and will seek redress against anyone who interferes with our contract.”CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
March 27, 2012
JHONSON/HERNANDEZ SET TO HEADLINE SHOBOX-TELEVISED “SHOOTOUT AT TEXAS STATION” IN LAS VEGAS
On Friday, May 11, at the Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas, Cuba’s Yudel Jhonson (12-0, 8 KOs) will face Freddy “The Rail” Hernandez (30-2, 20 KOs) from Mexico in the 10-round light middleweight main event of a ShoBox: The New Generation televised boxing event entitled “Shootout at Texas Station”, being presented by Warriors Boxing.
Also scheduled for televised appearances that night will be Cuban super featherweight prospect Rances “Kid Blast” Barthelemy (15-0, 11 KOs), who will face Mexico’s Aalan Martinez (12-1-1, 8 KOs) in the eight-round televised opener, plus an eight-round super middleweight battle between Colombia’s undefeated Alexander Brand (17-0, 15 KOs) and Sweden’s undefeated Badou Jack “The Ripper” (10-0, 8 KOs). CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
March 27, 2012
TEAM MOLINA’S OFFICIAL POSITION ON TRAVESTY IN TEXAS
The representatives of junior middleweight Carlos Molina have the following official response to his improper disqualification Saturday night against James Kirkland in a WBC Light Middleweight Semi-Final Elimination fight at the Reliant Arena in Houston, Texas. “Referee Jon Schorle was in error of Texas rules last night when he disqualified Carlos Molina and therefore the fight must be changed to a No Contest ruling,” asserts Leon Margules, promoter of Chicago-based junior middleweight “King” Carlos Molina.
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March 20, 2012
CAYO AND CAMPBELL READY TO RUMBLE
The entire tropical paradise of the Dominican Republic is lit up with excitement over this Saturday, March 24’s professional boxing event at the Palacio de Los Deportes in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The Sampson Boxing and Manguita Promotions main event will feature Santo Domingo’s own Victor “Mermelada” Cayo (27-2, 19 KOs) taking on Jacksonville, Florida’s former unified lightweight world champion Nate “The Galaxxy Warrior” Campbell (34-9-1, 25 KOs) over 10 bruising rounds or less. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
March 20, 2012
DANNY O'CONNOR TEAMS UP WITH THE DROPKICK MURPHYS!
Highly touted junior welterweight boxing prospect Danny O’Connor is ready to rock n roll in 2012. The Framingham, Massachusetts boxer has the new support and backing from the popular musical group Dropkick Murphys. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
March 14, 2012
DONOVAN GEORGE: NO WAY I’M LOSING THIS FIGHT
Super middleweight Donovan “Da Bomb” George plans on turning St. Patrick’s Day into a Greek holiday this Saturday, March 17, when he comes bearing the gift of leather for his opponent, Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
February 28, 2012
MARGULES CONGRATULATES HIS VICTORIOUS PUERTO RICAN FIGHTERS
Promoter Leon Margules of Warriors Boxing wishes to congratulate two of his Puerto Rican fighters, Jonathan “Mantequilla” Gonzalez and Jorge “Machito” Maysonet Jr., for their impressive victories this month. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
February 08, 2012
MANTEQUILLA GONZALEZ LOOKS TO MAKE STATEMENT AGAINST LYELL
Junior middleweight knockout artist Jonathan "Mantequilla" Gonzalez (14-0, 13 KOs) of San Juan, Puerto Rico, will be looking to make a statement to the boxing world when he appears live on ShoBox: The New Generation (11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) against former world title challenger Billy Lyell (24-10-2, 5 KOs) of Warren, Ohio, in the 10-round televised co-feature from the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, California, this Friday, February 17. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
February 08, 2012
MARGULES CONGRATULATES BARTHELEMY AND ACEVEDO
Leon Margules of Warriors Boxing wishes to congratulate two of his fighters, Cuban power-punching sensation Rances “Kid Blast” Barthelemy (15-0, 11 KOs) and future super middleweight world champion Roberto Jose Acevedo (3-0, 2 KOs) for their impressive victories on Friday night at the Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
January 25, 2012
UNDERCARD ANNOUNCED FOR SUPERBRAWLS FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS CARD, FEBRUARY 3 AT TEXAS STATION CASINO IN LAS VEGAS
The undercard has been announced for the February 3, 2012, Warriors Boxing and Sampson Boxing blockbuster SUPERBRAWLS show at the Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas.
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January 22, 2012
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT PROSPECT ADDED TO ALREADY STACKED TEXAS STATION ‘SUPERBRAWLS’!
Future super middleweight world champion Roberto Jose Acevedo has been added to the undercard of the already stacked “Superbrawls” boxing event on Friday, February 3, at the Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas and televised live on ESPN Friday Night Fights. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
January 21, 2012
ISAAC "GOLDEN BOY" CHILEMBA IS READY TO GO TO WAR WITH EDISON MIRANDA
St. Petersburg, Florida (January 23, 2012) - When South Africa's world ranked light heavyweight contender, Isaac "Golden Boy" Chilemba (18-1-1, 9 KOs), steps in the ring on February 3, 2012 against Edison "Pantera" Miranda (35-6, 30 KO's), he's going to have bad intentions on his mind.CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
January 10, 2012
DESPAIGNE FALLS OUT, CHILEMBA JUMPS IN TO FACE MIRANDA FEBRUARY 3 IN LAS VEGAS
Claiming he is not “mentally ready” to fight, Cuban light heavyweight Yordanis Despaigne has withdrawn from his scheduled rematch against charismatic light heavyweight slugger Edison “Pantera” Miranda (35-6, 30 KOs), scheduled for Friday, February 3, in the Dallas Events Center at the Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas. Instead, Miranda will now face South Africa’s WBC #6, WBA #13, and WBO #14-rated Isaac “Golden Boy” Chilemba (18-1-1, 9 KOs) in the 10-round main event of an ESPN Friday Night Fights-televised night of boxing, presented by Warriors Boxing and Sampson Boxing, entitled “Super Brawls”.
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December 22, 2011
PANTERA MIRANDA RETURNS WITH BIG VICTORY; NOW STALKING CLEVERLY
"Cleverly will feel stupid when I'm done with him."
One of boxing's hardest punchers and most exciting warriors, Edison "Pantera" Miranda (35-6, 30 KOs), fresh off a sensational TKO win over WBO #7 light heavyweight Kariz Kariuki on Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, is already back in the gym looking and forward to his next bout.
"I felt really good in there. Probably the best I have felt in years," said the energized Miranda. "I trained hard and was in great shape. Kariz hit me a few times, but I was able to walk right through them. I knew I could hurt him with the left and as soon as I saw the opportunity I took advantage of it." CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
December 21, 2011
WARRIORS CONGRATULATES BADOU JACK
Warriors Boxing President Leon Margules wishes to congratulate former Swedish Olympian turned red-hot super middleweight prospect Badou Jack “The Ripper” (9-0, 8 KO’s) for his devastating TKO 1 over Adam “Atom Bomb” Collins of Ohio last Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Fighting in front of a huge crowd of dignitaries, Jack began the carnage by dropping Collins with a digging body shot before moving upstairs with power to score two more knockdowns before referee Robert Byrd had seen enough at 2:28.CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
December 19, 2011
MARGULES: PULLING DONOVAN GEORGE WAS HARDEST DECISION OF MY CAREER
Leon Margules, President of Warriors Boxing and co-promoter of super middleweight contender Donovan "Da Bomb" George (22-1-1, 19 KO's), says pulling George out of his fight against Librado Andrade was the hardest decision he’s had to make during his career as a promoter… but it was definitely the right one.
Promoter Leon Margules of Warriors Boxing wishes to congratulate Poland’s WBC cruiserweight champion Krzysztof “Diablo” Wlodarczyk (46-2-1, 36 KOs) for his 11th round TKO victory over former world champion Danny Green at Challenge Stadium, in Perth, Australia, last Wednesday night. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE
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