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Hopkins Vs. Taylor- Will History Repeat
Itself? (JUN 25) LOS ANGELES-
With unbeaten Jermain Taylor - a rising star with credentials - taking
on Bernard Hopkins - the long-reigning middleweight champion who is
considered by most to still be at his prime - on July 16 at the MGM
GRAND in Las Vegas....Full
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Battle of the Boat Series
(JUN 21) (Tacoma, WA) Veteran Kenny Ellis (34-6-2, 22KO’s) ventures back
into the ring at the Emerald Queen Casino’s Battle at the Boat boxing
series this Saturday, June 25th at the I-5 showroom. The first bout is
scheduled for 7:30 pm. Ellis will face the steely and unorthodox
competitor..More
Crossroads fights on “Plymouth Rocks”
Jones-Moore, Tshabalala-Wiggins
BOSTON (June 20, 2005) – The George Khalid Jones—“Fabulous” Freddy
Moore main event, as well as the Courage “No Limit” Tshabalala—Robert
Wiggins co-feature, are true crossroads fights on Plymouth Rocks,
presented by NER promotions, July 1 on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights
from Memorial Hall in historic ..Full
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ABC Steps
up to the plate about male/female bout
(JUN 19)
The ABC (Association of Boxing Commissions) President Tim
Lueckenhoff has written a scorching letter to Mr. Jon Lewis,
of the Mississippi Athletic Commission, condemning the
Male-Female bout (Ann Wolfe vs. TBD) that has...Full
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Three Women's Bouts Don
Win-River Casino Card!
June 18, 2005
(Inset photo: McGee) |
(JUN 18) Tonight at the Win-River Casino, in Redding, California, on a
seven-fight card, there will be three women’s matches! In the co-main
event,
Valanna
McGee, 8-2-0, of
Sacramento, will be fighting Jayla Ortiz, 12-7-0, of New Mexico
for the world GBU Junior Lightweight title, in a ten-round bout.
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CES press conference & weigh in Friday in Providence
June 16, 2005 |
PROVIDENCE (June 16, 2005) – Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment &
Sports, Inc (CES) tonight conducted the final press conference and official
weigh in at the Hi Hat Lounge for tomorrow night’s (Friday, June 17)
“Providence’s Prime Time Fights” in The All-New Theatre at the Dunkin’
Donuts Theatre in Down City Providence.
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Showtime To Replay Mike Tyson's
Stunning Loss |
NEW YORK (June 13, 2005) - SHOWTIME will
replay Saturday's historical pay-per-view bout that saw Mike Tyson slide
into possible retirement following a stunning turn of events in which
the former two-time world heavyweight champion refused to answer the
bell for the seventh round against Kevin McBride that took place at the
MCI Center in Washington, D.C., on June 11. Fight fans have the
opportunity to witness perhaps the final chapter ..More
Final Press Conference Ricky "Showtime
Quiles vs. Javier Jauregui
HOLLYWOOD, FL, June 13 – It’s just days away – the 12 round IBF Light
Heavyweight Elimination bout between Ricky “Showtime” Quiles and Javier
Jauregui live at the Coconut Creek Casino in Coconut Creek, Florida.
Ricky “Showtime” Quiles (37-6-3, 8 KOs), a slick boxing southpaw out of
Loraine, Ohio, is coming off the biggest ...Full
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FIGHT NIGHT 50, The Lucky Eagle Casino,
Saturday June 11, 2005
Marcos Primera defeated Julio
Garcia in a unanimous 10 round decision. Primera had a massive height
and reach advantage, almost 6' inches more then Garcia. Garcia had
a tough time getting inside, and when he did, he lacked the pop in his
punches to put Primera down. In a highly contested fight, Primera
managed to keep Garcia on the defensive, with a sharp jab and timely
combinations. Full Results
Olympian Jason Estrada back in action
June 17 in Providence
PROVIDENCE (June 10, 2005) – U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada
(2-0, 1 KO) continues his pro career June 17 in a Special
Heavyweight Attraction on “Providence’s Prime Time Fights,” promoted
by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc (CES) –
The Franchise in Rhode Island -- in The All-New Theatre at the
Dunkin’ Donuts Theatre in Down City Providence.
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Press Conference to be held to announce boxing card
June 9, 2005 |
(JUN 9) A press conference to announce the professional boxing card and
introduce many of the fighters to the media is set for Tuesday June 14th
at the elegant Cibo Restaurant Downtown Monterey. On Saturday July
2nd, THE RIOT moves from the Hyatt to the Conference Center Downtown,
for the first ever Professional Boxing event at the 1500 seat venue.
"We've outgrown our previous home, and can accomidate several hundred
more fans at the Serra Ballroom in the Conference Center downtown...More
Fight Night 50 at the Lucky Eagle Casino
Saturday, June 11th 2005 at 7:00pm
(JUN 9) Julio "The Cuban Lover"
Garcia (25-4-2, 11ko's) from Miami, FL., returns to the Lucky Eagle
Casino for the first time in nearly four years, and will face Marcos
"The Terminator" Primera, Durham, NC (18-10-2, 12 ko's) in the 10 round
main event. Garcia has won 16 bouts at the Lucky Eagle Casino.
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Shannon Briggs to Headline ESPN Card
(JUN 7) Former Linear Heavyweight
Champion of the world Shannon Briggs returns to ESPN in his first
televised fight in over two years. Briggs (41-4-1, 35 KO), Brownsville,
Brooklyn will face Abraham "The African Assassin Okine" (14-0,
8KO's), of Ghana, at the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, NY on June
10th. The card will be televised between 8 and 10pm on ESPN2, Friday
Night Fights, with Briggs v. Okine as the Main Event.
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Godfrey-Barnes co-feature on Spina-Daniels
card June 17
PROVIDENCE (June 5, 2005) – A classic match between promising prospect
Matt Godfrey (7-0, 5 KOs) and proven warrior Jermall "The Truth" Barnes
(17-8, 4 KOs) have signed to as the eight-round co-feature on
"Providence's Prime Time Fights," promoted by Jimmy Burchfield's Classic
Entertainment & Sports, Inc..Full
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Hopkins vs. Taylor Pay-Per-View
(JUN 4) LOS ANGELES – It’s rare
when every bout on a major a pay-per-view broadcast brings interest and
excitement on its own, but the undercard of the highly-anticipated
undisputed middleweight championship clash between Bernard Hopkins and
Jermain Taylor does just that. The July 16th telecast will feature two
world championship matches and the return of a former undisputed
welterweight champion.
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Roman Greenberg on mission in U.S.
June 11 headliner at Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (June 2, 2005) – Heavyweight
prospect Roman Greenberg (18-0, 13 KOs) is on a mission to establish
himself in the United States to improve his position as a legitimate
contender in order to have a shot at eventually becoming the first
Jewish world champion in more than a quarter-century, since light
heavyweight Mike Rossman.
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Rising Stars Highlight undercard of
Jauregui-Quiles at the Seminole Coconut Creek Casino
HOLLYWOOD, FL, June 1 – Gaining supporters with each successive outing,
Heavyweight ‘Comeback Kid’ Kendrick Releford has stunned boxing
observers with his resurgence over the last year; unbeaten Colombian
Middleweight Edison Miranda could be dubbed ‘The Knockout Kid’ for his
tendency to end fights before the judges’ scorecards are read. On
Thursday, June 16, at the Seminole
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(JUN
30) It's a special edition of WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on a
Thursday night when HBO Sports presents the exclusive delay
broadcast of the showdown at super lightweight: ARTURO GATTI VS.
FLOYD MAYWEATHER, airing THURSDAY, JUNE 30 AT 10:00pm ET/PT.
The Gatti-Mayweather battle took place on June 25 at the
Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City and was televised by HBO
Pay-Per-View. Mayweather sparkled in the ring, scoring a decisive
sixth-round TKO victory.