ALL PHILLY WAR THIS FRIDAY THIS FRIDAY NIGHT FOR USBA JR. MIDDLEWEIGHT CROWN ON GFL

Derek “Pooh” Ennis to defend crown against “King” Gabriel Rosado in Philly Showdown

PHILADELPHIA / NEW YORK (July 27, 2010)—This Friday night one of the most anticipated fights from the boxing hotbed of Philadelphia in nearly a decade will take place at the Arena as Derek “Pooh” Ennis will defend his USBA title and world ranking against “King” Gabriel Rosado in an important Jr. Middleweight bout that can be seen exclusively on www.gofightlive.tv

That bout plus a seven bout undercard is promoted by Peltz Boxing and begins at 7:30pm for just $9.99 by clicking :

Ennis of Philadelphia has a record of 21-2-1 with thirteen knockouts won the USBA Jr. Middleweight title with an exciting unanimous decision over Eromesele Albert on October 16th in a bout that was named the IBF/USBA Fight of the year in 2009 and was also broadcasted LIVE on www.gofightlive.tv

This will be his first title defense after two non-title bouts against Edwin Vazquez and Jose Gonzalez, which was also broadcasted on www.gofightlive.tv

Rosado has faced top competition while compiling a record of 14-4-1 with eight knockouts and is coming off a terrific win over Saul Roman (32-5) on February 27th in Atlantic City.

Rosado, twenty-four years old of Philadelphia, scored a major upset on June 4th, 2008 when he scored an eight round unanimous decision over then undefeated prospect James Moore (15-0).

He then lost to major Middleweight prospect Fernando Guerrero (12-0) in a bout where Rosado had Guerrero on the canvas.

Two fights later, Rosado defeated former IBF Jr. Middleweight champion Kassim Ouma which was followed by disappointing second round stoppage defeat to interim WBO Middleweight champion Alfredo Angulo.

Rosado has won two in a row, which includes his last bout with Roman.

A packed seven bout undercard that will feature some of the best prospects in the Northeast

6 Rounds-- Super Middleweights,F arah Ennis (14-0, 8 KOs) vs. Demetrius Davis (20-23-5, 8 KOs)
6 Rounds-- Super Featherweights, Anthony Flores (8-1-1, 5 KOs) vs Gustavo Dailey (4-8, 1 KO)
6 Rounds-- Super Middleweights, Dennis Hasson (9-0, 3 KOs) vs. Alberto Merceds (14-15-1, 10 KOs)
6 Rounds-- Light Heavyweights, Andre Hemphill (8-16-2, 5 KOs) vs. Anthony Piettrantonio (6-5, 5 KOs)
6 Rounds-- Cruiserweights, Garrett Wilson (7-5, 2 KOs) vs. Reshawn Scott (2-4)
4 Rounds-- Heavyweights, Bryant Jennings (3-0, 2 KOs) vs. Bernell Stewart (1-1)
4 Rounds-- Lightweights, Sidell Blocker (0-2) vs. Angel Ocasio (2-0)

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PULPO GIGANTESCO DEL PACÍFICO DEL MANDALAY BAY SHARK REEF PROGRAMADO PARA PREDECIR AL GANADOR DE MÁRQUEZ VS DÍAZ II

JUEVES 29 DE JULIO A LAS 9:30 A.M. EN EL SHARK REEF AQUARIUM DEL MANDALAY BAY RESORT Y CASINO

QUÉ:
Después de recibir señales internacionales acuáticas del Mullusk Paul en Alemania (el popular pulpo que se dio a concer por escoger a los ganadores de la reciente Copa Mundial de Futbol), el Gigantesco Pulpo del Pacífico en el Acuario Shark Reef del Mandalay Bay entrará al mundo de predicciones de deportes el jueves por la mañana cuando realice selección por el campeonato mundial unificado de peso ligero del sábado por la noche entre Juan Manuel "Dinamita" Márquez y Juan "Torito" Díaz. El pulpo macho sin nombre y de un año pesa aproximadamente 40 libras, tiene un alcance de seis pies y tentáculos aproximadamente de tres pies de largo.

QUIÉN:
PULPO GIGANTESCO DEL PACÍFICO

RICHARD SCHAEFER, JEFE EJECUTIVO DE GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS

GUARDIANES DEL SHARK REEF AQUARIUM

CUÁNDO:

Jueves 29 de julio

9:30 a.m. PT - Llamada de Prensa

9:45 a.m. PT - Inicia selección

DÓNDE:

Mandalay Bay Resort y Casino Shark Reef Aquarium

Entrada: Shark Reef (El Aquarium esta cerrado para el publico por lo tanto traiga su identificación de prensa para ingresar).

DATOS:

Márquez vs. Díaz II "Pelea del Año: La Revancha" es promovida por Golden Boy

Promotions en asociación con Márquez Boxing Promotions, y patrocinada por

Tecate y AT&T. La revancha a 12 asaltos de la "Pelea del Año 2009" está

programada para el sábado 31 de julio, y será por los cetros ligeros de Márquez del

Ring magazine, AMB y OMB, y se efectuará en el Centro de Eventos del Mandalay

Bay en Las Vegas Nevada. La pelea será producida y distribuida en vivo por HBO

Pay-Per-View® a partir de las 9:00 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

Boletos para Márquez vs. Díaz II tienen un precio de $350, $250, $150, $100 y $50 dólares y están a la venta ahora. Los boletos están disponibles para su compra en todas las localidades de Ticketmaster en Las Vegas (selectas tiendas Smith's Food, Drug Centers y Ritmo Latino). Para ordenarlos por teléfono con una tarjeta de crédito, llamar a Ticketmaster al (800) 745-3000. Las entradas también están disponibles para su compra en línea www.mandalaybay.com o www.ticketmaster.com.

NCM Fathom transmitirá Márquez vs. Díaz II en VIVO en alta definición en más de

270 cines a través del país a las 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 PT. Los boletos para ver esta

pelea en la pantalla grande están disponibles en las taquillas de los teatros y en línea

en www.FathomEvents.com.

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Yohnny Perez signs with Espinoza boxing!

Perez (left) in his last bout against Abner Mares (also managed by Espinoza) Photo © German Villasenor.

I.B.F. Bantamweight champion Yohnny Perez (20-0, 14 KO’s) has signed a managerial contract with well known manager Frank Espinoza this morning
in front of officials from the California State Athletic Commission. “I’ m proud to be part of the Espinoza Boxing family,” stated Perez, a Colombian fighting out of L.A. “I’m not going to let Frank down. I truly
believe he’ll take my career to the next level.”

Espinoza commented on the signing. “Yohnny has demonstrated world class abilities and heart,” he said. “He’s a true warrior in every sense of the word. The future is only going to get better and brighter for Yohnny. I look forward to working with Yohnny, his trainer Danny Zamora and his promoters at Thompson Boxing and Gary Shaw Promotions.”

31 year old Perez recently retained his crown after fighting to a twelve round draw against Abner Mares who is also managed by Espinoza. This will be the sixth world champion under Espinoza’s charge. He also manages the careers of former world champions Israel Vazquez and Martin Castillo along with undefeated prospects Carlos Molina, Luis Ramos, Ronny Rios, Abraham Lopez and Antonio Orozco.

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HAMMERIN” HANK LUNDY IS NOW A PROMOTIONAL FREE AGENT

PHILADELPHIA (July 28, 2010)—World ranked (WBO #7); and once beaten Lightweight, “Hammerin” Hank Lundy is now a promotional Free Agent after leaving Jimmy Burchfield CES Boxing.

Lundy, 18-1-1 with ten knockouts has become a fan favorite because of his action style and many television appearances on ESPN 2 Friday Night Fights, will be looking to get back in the win column after his first professional setback which took place on July 9th after getting stopped by Johnny Molina in a bout that Lundy was dominating.

“Certain obligations were not met in his contract”, said Lundy’s manager, Ivan Cohen.

“We believe that Hank is still one of the best Lightweights in the world and we will be looking for another promoter who we believe will advance his career to world championship status.”

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THE NEWLY FORMED SPARTAN FIGHT PROMOTIONS IS FOCUSED ON BRINGING BOXING BACK TO ATLANTIC CITY, AS IT ONCE USED TO BE

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (July 27, 2010) – With G&P Fitness and Boxing Center officially opened, President and CEO Mike Brestle is continuing his quest to make a difference in the community of Atlantic City as well as the boxing and fitness industries. With a brand new state of the art boxing and training facility, located squarely in the heart of Atlantic City, Brestle is ready to launch Spartan Fight Promotions. Spartan Fight Promotions’ goal is to be Atlantic City’s premier sports and entertainment promotional company. “Our main focus and vision is to bring the sport of boxing BACK to Atlantic City, just as it was not too long ago during the times of Iron Mike Tyson and Arturo Gatti,” says Brestle.

Spartan Fight Promotions mission is to provide their fans with an exciting, competitive and entertaining evening of world class boxing action. What makes Spartan Fight Promotions unique is their willingness to work with any and all promoters, managers and fighters in the sport to help achieve their vision of making the best and most entertaining fights for the fans on a consistent basis. As Spartan Fight Promotions continues to grow and build their brand, their focus will remain to present fan friendly fight cards, while building and sustaining long lasting relationships that are based on trust, loyalty and mutual respect. This vision is the key to the success of Spartan Fight Promotions and their ability to represent the sport’s top talent on a local, national and international level.

The Spartan Fight Promotion team will be comprised by some of the sport’s brightest and freshest talent. Jim Kurtz is the President of Boxing Operations at Spartan Fight Promotions and will handle many of the day to day responsibilities. Kurtz is well versed in many areas of the sport and he is highly respected by his peers within the sport. He is one of the sport’s youngest and most well respected managers and advisors. He has vast promotional experience and he has even handled matchmaking responsibilities. Working along with Kurtz will be former Main Events matchmaker, Brian Little. Little has established an impeccable reputation within the boxing community. With over the fifteen years of experience and having worked hand in hand with some of the sports most respected talent, Brian brings a wealth of knowledge to Spartan Fight Promotions. Brian has experience handling everything from matchmaking, arranging boxer travel, public relations and site coordination.

“Kurtz and Little will coordinate the day-to-day and event operations for Spartan Fight Promotions,” according to Brestle. “Their extensive experience, combined with the rest of our dedicated staff, will help lead Spartan Fight Promotions towards achieving our goal, to ‘bring boxing back to Atlantic City’ while establishing a reputation throughout the boxing world for staging world class boxing events. Kurtz and Little will be key components to achieve our goal of signing, developing, and mentoring talented boxing professionals and helping them achieve their dreams of becoming World Champions!”

The Spartan Fight Promotions plan is to promote 6-8 boxing shows per year while establishing a well defined presence in New Jersey and the Atlantic City region in particular. To reach these lofty goals, Spartan Fight Promotions is committed to dealing with any promoter, manager and fighters in the sport to make the most competitive and entertaining fights for the fans. With each and every Spartan Fight Promotions experience boxing fans will be able to see and feel the Spartan Fight Promotions difference.

Brestle concluded, “We look forward to seeing everyone at the fights. I am sure the attendees will become loyal fans of Spartan Fight Promotions and they will continue to be a part of our future. Spartan Fight Promotions strives to be the best in all that we do and we look forward to providing our fans with events that they will remember!”

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JUAN MANUEL LOPEZ vs. RAFAEL MARQUEZ WORLD FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE RUMBLE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 at MGM GRAND