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January 6, 2009

MICHELE CHONG

 

A "Chicanito" update as WBC event nears
by Michele Chong

Genaro Hernandez will be the guest of honor at a January 17th benefit dinner at the new World Boxing Council (WBC) Legends of Boxing Museum in San Bernardino, California. "Chicanito" will reconnect with old friends, meet new acquaintances, and enjoy live entertainment with special celebrity guests. It will be a wonderful evening but also a bittersweet one for Genaro, who has been stricken with an aggressive and rare form of cancer called rhabdomyosarcoma.
 

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PACQUIAO-HATTON UPDATE

 

It looks like Las Vegas will overcome any remote possibility of losing the May 2 Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton megafight to Dubai. According to the LA Times, promoters Richard Schaefer and Bob Arum have now reached a verbal agreement on terms with meetings on tap tomorrow with Planet Hollywood and MGM/Mirage to determine whether the venue will be held at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center or the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The 140lb clash could be signed as soon as next week.
 

WBC NEWS

 

 

The World Boxing Council declares a day of mourning for the tragic passing away of our female super welterweight world champion, Giselle Salandy of Siparia, Trinidad and Tobago.
Giselle will always live in our memory as a sweet young girl who represented boxing at the highest levels of integrity and honor inside and outside the ring. Only 21 years old, she passed away yesterday after being injured in a car accident near the city of Port of Spain.
I extend, on behalf of all the members of the WBC, my deepest wishes for prompt resignation of this sorrow.
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The WBC will conduct several purse offer ceremonies at 12:00 noon on Friday, January 9, 2009 at the WBC headquarters in Mexico City.

Heavyweight: Vitali Klitschko mandatory title defense vs. Juan Carlos Gómez.
Cruiserweight: a) Mandatory Defense between Giacobbe Fragomeni and Krzysztof Wlodarczyk;
b) Final elimination bout between Herbie Hide and Matt Godfrey.
Light heavywt: Mandatory defense between champion Adrián Diaconu and Silvio Branco.
Lightweight: Interim championship between Edwin Valero and Antonio Pitalúa.
Featherweight: Interim championship between Yuriorkis Gamboa and Elio Rojas.

 

BOXING RETURNS TO THE "BLUE"

 

THE FIRST BIG NIGHT OF BOXING IN 2009 AT THE LEGENDARY BLUE HORIZON ON FRIDAY NIGHT FEBRUARY 6TH

Fast becoming one of the most popular fighters in Philadelphia, Ran Nakash (16-0 12KOs) of Haifa, Israel will once again look to thrill the crowd at The Legendary Blue Horizon as he will participate in the scheduled eight round main event of big night of boxing at boxing’s number-one venue on Friday night February 6th.
The “Valentines Day Special” card is promoted by Veronica L. Michael and Blue Horizon Boxing Inc.
In the co-feature, Jr. Welterweight Steve Upsher Chambers will look to extend his unbeaten streak to seventeen as he will take part in a bout scheduled for eight rounds.
It has been fourteen months since Elad Shmouel took part on one of the greatest toe-to-toe wars ever inside the confines of Philadelphia and on February 6th; Shmouel will make his long awaited return to the ring
These fights will be streamed live all over the world on www.gofightlive.tv 
Ticket prices for this great night of boxing are $200 for Queen Seating, $125 for Presidential seats, $65 for VIP, $55 for Ringside, and $45 for General Admission and can be purchased by calling The Legendary Blue Horizon at 1-215-763-0500 or by logging on to comcasttix.com . Doors open at 6:30 PM / 1st bout begins at 7:30 PM
The Legendary Blue Horizon is located at 1314 North Broad Street in Philadelphia, PA
For more information, log on to www.legendarybluehorizon.com 

UFC FIGHT NIGHT SET FOR FEBRUARY 7

 

UFC lightweight sensation Joe “J-Lau” Lauzon fights once again in the main event February 7, headlining “UFC Fight Night” on Spike TV against fellow Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist Hermes Franca, live from the Sun Dome in Tampa, Florida.
“It’s kind of weird,” Lauzon said, “but I’ve gone from undercard to main event, back to undercard, and now main event again. I’m not complaining at all. This is a huge fight for me, second only to my main event in Denver, which was more personal with both of us (Lauzon and Florian) from Massachusetts.”
Former UFC lightweight title challenger Franca (20-7), fighting out of Juniper, Florida by way of his native Brazil, is a former WEC and AFC champion.
“This fight will be different than the one against Florian,” Lauzon promised. “I’m going to push the pace, be more aggressive. He’s a counter-puncher who likes his opponents to come to him. He’s a good defensive fighter, very good in every way. We’re both dangerous. It’s going to be fast-paced, a real dog fight.”
 

"POOR FRES"


by SoCalFightFan

 

Fast Fres Oquendo has come and gone and come again and gone again from the heavyweight picture many times it seems over the last few years. It would be one thing if he was proven incapable of competing at the highest level, and was occasionally making an ill-fated comeback. However, he has always seemed so close to making it into the title picture and the big money. Very little of his failures have seemed to be his own fault.
You could make the argument that he should have gotten the decision in both the Toney and Holyfield fights, and the Byrd fight was an all out robbery. You give him those 3 decisions, and he is a millionaire former champion. One who would have likely been blasted out against one of the Klitschkos when he stepped up, yes... but you could never count him out, because he is so hard to outscore legitimately. No one has dominated him.
The same was true of Andrew Golota. Chin deficiencies, aside, name a time when either of those men were clearly outscored. For Oquendo, he was even up with Ruiz and ahead against Tua, when his vulnerability to right hands cost him dearly. I have just accounted for all five of his losses. A few slips to the left, and more powerful promoters, he may have been looking at an entirely different career.
However, it may not be so sinister. Although he gets an unfair shake when matched up against bigger names, it may be that the same style which makes him awkward, also seems to fool the judges. It's a shame, because the skills are definitely there. Even now, he surely deserves a title shot more than David Haye, Juan Carlos Gomez, or (you've got to be kidding me) Carl Davis Drumond!

 

January 4, 2009

SALANDY DIES IN AUTO ACCIDENT

 

Undefeated Trinidad and Tobago boxing champion, Giselle Salandy, died following a vehicular accident on the Beetham Highway, on the outskirts of Port of Spain, this morning, January 4th 2009. The 21 year old boxing sensation succumbed to her injuries at the Port of Spain General Hospital around 8.29 a.m. Reports state that Salandy was driving west into Port of Spain a little before 7 a.m. when she crashed into a concrete pillar upon reaching the National Petroleum (N.P.) overpass just before the Bhagwansingh turnoff. Miss Salandy and other occupant of the Toyota Yaris, national female footballer Tamar Watson were injured and both were rushed to hospital. Most recent reports indicate that Watson suffered two broken legs and is in a critical condition.
Salandy’s manager Boxu Potts reported that doctors at the medical facility tried everything possible to save her life but their attempts were futile.
Gary Hunt, the Minister of Sports described Salandy as an icon, a great contributor and a motivator. He also assured the public that the government of Trinidad and Tobago is prepared to pay for the boxer’s funeral.
Giselle Salandy, T&T’s most successful female boxer, was the holder of eight international boxing titles including Women’s International Boxing Association (WIBA), World Boxing Association (WBA) and World Boxing Council (WBC) titles, which she successfully defended in her last fight. This fight, which took place on Boxing Day against Dominican Republic’s Yahaira Hernandez, took her professional record to 17 wins and zero losses.
 
 

Boxinginlasvegas sends our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of this true champion.

 

PARTY IN HONOR OF GENARO HERNANDEZ

 

On January 17, the WBC Legends of Boxing Museum located at the American Sports University in San Bernardino, CA will host a dinner party in honor of ailing former world champion, Genaro “Chicanito” Hernandez. An evening full of entertainment will be provided, along with a silent auction featuring rare autographed gloves, statues and other prized items from the world of boxing not normally available for purchase. Among the featured guest speakers are WBC President Jose Sulaiman, WBC super bantamweight champion Israel Vazquez and WBC Continental Americas & NABF heavyweight champion Chris “The Nightmare” Arreola amongst others. Please purchase your tickets in advance (323.229.1694), as there is limited space available.
If you want to participate, but are unable to attend, please send donations to World Boxing Cares (WBCARES) 36 W. 22nd St.  NY, NY 10010. All donations are tax deductible (Tax ID: # 262665978) and 100% of the money goes to the Hernandez family. Genaro was diagnosed two months ago with a very rare cancer that has spread rapidly. Since his insurance carrier is refusing to cover all his needed treatments, the WBC is asking lovers of boxing to help support Genero in his time of need.

 

KAUFFMAN TO FACE MURPHY

 

Heavyweight prospect Travis Kauffman will face his most experienced opponent to date on January 16, 2009 at the Million Dollar Elm Casino in Tulsa, OK. Ken Murphy, a veteran of 47 professional fights from Chicago, Illinois, will attempt to derail the unbeaten fighter in a six-round undercard matchup. Murphy once challenged for the WBA cruiserweight title and has consistently fought tough opposition throughout his career.
"I know the guy has a lot of experience," says Travis Kauffman, 14-0 (11 KO) of Reading, PA. "I believe that every fight for me is a step-up, regardless of their records. I prepare for every fight like it's a world title fight. I'm ready to put on a great performance for the fans."
The show is promoted by Gary Shaw Productions/Holden Productions. To purchase tickets call (918) 699-7777.

 

CUNNINGHAM ANXIOUS TO FIGHT

 

Former IBF cruiserweight champion, Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham, has returned to training at the James Shuler Memorial Gym in West Philadelphia just three
weeks after losing his crown by close split-decision to Tomasz ‘Goral’ Adamek in what most media and fans alike described as one of the Fights Of The Year at the Prudential Center in Newark New Jersey on December 11th 2008.

“It feels real good, I am real excited to get back into the gym. The team made me take the three weeks off, it’s
good, I got a good amount of rest. But, now it’s back to the schedule of dominating the cruiserweight division. I still believe that I’m the best cruiserweight in the world. I don’t think any of them out there can beat me. I don’t think I got beat on December 11th it’s just the points on the knockdowns. But, you know, I’m going to prove in ‘09 that I am the greatest cruiserweight in the world.”
When asked if he had any other fights in mind if the rematch with Adamek isn’t forthcoming soon Cunningham replied “I want to fight by the end of April, I’d love to fight in March or early April. We’re working on that with Don King. But I pray in Jesus’ name that we get the rematch right away. The buzz is hot, everybody wants to see a rematch. It’ll be money and Television will be there, so I’m excited. I’m just praying for the rematch man. If it doesn’t come we’ve got other avenues to go. We’ll go for all of them. I say in Jesus’ name I will be the two time world champion in ‘09.
 

AMATO'S DIGEST

 

RALPH CITRO
by Jim Amato

 

Ralph Citro's contributions to boxing have been numerous and he received recognition for his efforts a few years ago when he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall Of Fame in Canastota, N.Y. It was a fitting tribute to a boxing pioneer to receive this much deserved recognition before his passing.
Ralph earned a reputation as a top flight cut man throughout his association with the sport. Nevertheless Ralph's contributions go far beyond that. He began the publication Computer Boxing Update in 1984 and it evolved into today's standard for the up keep of boxing records. Ralph had Computer Boxing Update until 1993. It would eventually evolve into the resourceful Fight Fax Record Book. Then Ralph took over as Director of the
International Boxing Research Organization ( I.B.R.O. ).
In my opinion I.B.R.O is the best kept secret in boxing. The members contribute research taken from micro film accounts of fights from the past. They post the records of boxers, contribute articles and just share their vast knowledge of boxing. This is then condensed into three to four 100+ page journals sent out during the year. Reading these journals is like taking a class in Boxing 101
I became a member of I.B.R.O. around 1994. I had never met Ralph but I had talked to him on numerous occasions. Ralph worked hard to give I.B.R.O. a rock solid foundation. Ralph handed over the directorship to the very capable Dan Cuoco in the year 2000. Dan has done an excellent job. I'm sure Ralph was very proud of how Dan carried out the I.B.R.O. tradition.
Ralph will be fondly remembered and sorely missed by the boxing community.
 

January 3, 2009

FIGHTER FLASHBACKS OF 2008

 

What the boxers reveal about this past year

by Michele Chong

 

As 2008 comes to a close, I think back to the many ways this year was memorable: The courageous comebacks and shocking upsets, the explosive rematches and trilogies, watching new exciting prospects face off against proud but fading champions, and sad passing of legends we’ve lost, gone too soon.
It was a year filled with plenty of pivotal moments, both in and out of the ring, and I was curious to find out what some of the fighters, champions and boxing personalities would name as their favorite highlights of 2008? Some of their responses may surprise you!
 

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UFC: THE BEST OF 2008

No explanation necessary for this one – this is a collection of the fights that got you up off your seat and cheering from beginning to end. And whether these fights were displays of high-level grappling, toe-to-toe standup battling, or a mix of both, they’re certainly ten for the 2009 time capsule. Click here for more by Thomas Gerbasi, UFC
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UFC 93 is live on PPV from the O2 Arena in Dublin, Ireland, January 17 at 8 PM GMT. In the light heavyweight main event, former two-division world champion Dan Henderson will collide with former UFC middleweight king Rich Franklin in three-round war which will set the tone for the 205lbs division in 2009. Then, 2005 PRIDE® Grand Prix Champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua returns to the Octagon™  to throw down with UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman in a rematch MMA fans thought they would never see. The pair last met in Japan in 2006, with the legendary Coleman pulling off a stunning upset by breaking Rua’s arm in the first round. For more info, visit 93.ufc.com

PACQUIAO-HATTON ALMOST DONE

By Nick Giongco
Fightnews.com

HALL of Fame promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank has penciled a press tour of key US and UK cities in relation to the blockbuster May 2 clash between Filipino Manny Pacquiao and British Ricky Hatton. “(We are) all on the same page,” Arum told Manila Bulletin and Fightnews on Friday from Las Vegas, noting that only the venue for the scheduled 12-round super-lightweight tiff will be decided this coming week.
Arum said the MGM Grand Garden Arena, which can accommodate 15,000-plus, and the bigger Thomas and Mack Center (19,000 seats) inside the sprawling UNLV campus, are vying for the right to host the megamatch. Arum is meeting with officials of the MGM/Mirage and Wynn Group that also includes Planet Hollywood on Tuesday (Wednesday in the Philippines). A representative from Hatton’s promotional outfit, Richard Schaefer of Golden Boy Promotions, will likely be present as well. “Everything seems a go…negotiations with Golden Boy is finished,” reported the Bulletin.
“Arum noted that the media tour is already on tap with Pacquiao making a visit to England to promote it in London and Manchester, which is Hatton’s hometown,” the Bulletin said in its story that was ran on Saturday (Friday in the US). “Manny’s coming over to the States on Jan. 23 to watch the (Antonio) Margarito-(Shane) Mosley fight (at Staples Center on Jan. 24) and we will be taking a commercial flight to England on the 26th,” Arum added.
Pacquiao’s trip to England will be extra-special, according to Arum. “Besides, Manny’s naming his baby girl Queen Elizabeth,” said Arum, obviously very amused with the choice of name for Pacquiao’s fourth kid with wife Jinkee. From London, Pacquiao will go back to the Philippines but will be returning to the US in the last week of February for promotional tours scheduled in New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
After the tour, Pacquiao will report for training camp at the Wild Card, where chief trainer Freddie Roach is lining up a battery of punchers for sparring.
Meanwhile, Hatton is set to embark on a tour of England and Wales for a series of comedy shows, his agent and adviser Paul Speak revealed. After the tour, Hatton will spend some time with his family on a Caribbean cruise in late-January then start training in February.

UFC 93 STACKED FOR DUBLIN

 

 

 

The Ultimate Fighting Championship® organization has confirmed the stacked 10-bout fight card for UFC 93: FRANKLIN vs. HENDERSON. The UFC®’s first ever event in the Republic of Ireland emanates from the brand new O2 in Dublin. Click here for more
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UFC 93 is live on PPV from the O2 Arena in Dublin, Ireland, January 17 at 8 PM GMT. In the light heavyweight main event, former two-division world champion Dan Henderson will collide with former UFC middleweight king Rich Franklin in three-round war which will set the tone for the 205lbs division in 2009. Then, 2005 PRIDE® Grand Prix Champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua returns to the Octagon™  to throw down with UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman in a rematch MMA fans thought they would never see. The pair last met in Japan in 2006, with the legendary Coleman pulling off a stunning upset by breaking Rua’s arm in the first round. For more info, visit 93.ufc.com
 

AMATO'S DIGEST

BOOK REVIEW:

HANDS OF STONE :
The Life And Legend Of Roberto Duran
Author: Christian Giudice 

Roberto Duran is my favorite fighter of all time. Because of this fact I thought I may be a little bias in my opinion of the book " Hands Of Stone ". Would I over rate it because the subject was Duran or would I be too harsh and expect too much ? All I know is when it hit the shelf, I had to have it. Although time is not a luxury for me these days I was going to make time to read this book. I'm glad I did.
The author Christian Giudice did a tremendous job in researching this project. I was amazed at the number of people who were a part of Duran's life and legacy that he was able to talk too. The information he was able to gather molded this into more then just a book. It became a journey through Duran's life from his humble beginnings to the present. Family members and former opponents along with many others painted a picture of this great fighter and complex man we call Duran. That name alone stirs great memories for boxing fans around the world and the author was able to weave a superb story of one of boxing's all time greats on to the pages of this book.
This is a must read for all boxing fans and if you are a Duran fan...Well what are you waiting for ?

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