Maddalone Looks to
Bring Excitement to France
December 14, 2009
(DEC 14) When heavyweight fan favorite
Vinny Maddalone (32-5, 23KO) takes on former two-time cruiserweight
champion Jean Marc Mormeck (33-4, 22KO) this Thursday, one thing is for
sure, the fans in attendance will be treated to one very exciting fight.
The bout, scheduled for eight rounds, will take place at the Halle
Carpentier Arena in Mormeck's native Paris, France.
"I can't wait to get into the ring and go to war with Mormeck," stated
Maddalone. "Mormeck comes right at you and likes to bang, which is
exactly the type of fight I dream about being in. There isn't going to
be any dancing around or pop shotting from the outside, this is going to
be one of those old school fashion wars that boxing fans love to see. We
are both going to be right in each other's faces from the start of the
fight, saying, 'here I am, let me see what you got'. I'm really looking
forward to putting on a fun and exciting show for all those in
attendance come fight night."
Maddalone, coming off a 4th round TKO over Benji Baker in his last fight
in April, is known for his crowd pleasing style, and punching power.
Maddalone is also known throughout the boxing circles as a bleeder,
something that Maddalone thrives off of.
"When I see blood, that's when I really start to fight, I guess it gets
me going," says Maddalone with a smile.
This will be his second appearance for Maddalone in Europe in the last
two years. Last November Maddalone traveled to Germany to take on highly
regarded undefeated prospect Dennis Boytsov (26-0, 21KO).
Boytsov, who is ranked as the WBO #4, WBA #5, IBF #5, and WBC #12 ranked
heavyweight in the world, had all he could handle with Maddalone,
eventually winning a much closer then scored eight round unanimous
decision.
While the French native Mormeck will be the favorite going into the
fight it is worthy noting that while Maddalone has been relatively
active, fighting four times in 2008, and once already in 2009, this will
be Mormeck's first fight since 2007 when he was stopped by now WBA
heavyweight champion, David Haye. Also this will be Mormeck's first trip
into the heavyweight division. The 5'11 Mormeck started his career at
light heavyweight and has never weighed more than 202 lbs. in any of his
fights, while the 6'2 Maddalone has been at heavyweight his entire
career, and will hold a substantial size advantage over Mormeck.
"We are optimistic about Vinny's chances going into this fight," stated
Joe DeGuardia, CEO of Star Boxing and long-time promoter of Maddalone. "Vinny
is a natural heavyweight, with real heavyweight power, it will be
interesting to see how Mormeck reacts if Vinny catches him. Regardless
of the outcome, you know anytime you have a fight involving Vinny that
you are in for a special treat. He is one of boxing's ultimate blood and
guts warriors, and we expect nothing less from him come December 17th."
