Rances "Kid Blast" Barthelemy Challenges Juan Carlos Selgado

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - Recent reports have IBF super featherweight champion, Juan Carlos Salgado (26-1-1, 16 KO's) looking for an opponent for his scheduled title defense this November. LOOK NO FURTHER. Rances Barthelemy (17-0, 11 KO's), #6 in the IBF world rankings, says he is ready, willing and able to fight Salgado for his world title.

"I respect Salgado for his courage to fight Gamboa, maybe the best Cuban fighter. I am also an undefeated Cuban boxer with a world rating. I will fight you anywhere. You were ready to fight one Cuban, now fight me instead. Give me a shot at your belt.", said Barthelemy.

Barthelemy's manager, Henry Foster, said: "Rances trained for two years in the gym with Glen Johnson, whose motto, 'I don't say I'm the best, I just want to fight the best', apparently rubbed off on him. We were aiming for a title shot next year, but we're ready to pull the trigger if Salgado gives us the chance to fight him for his title. I hope Salgado's people don't take the typical 'safety first' approach to a voluntary title defense, that is, lobbying to insert a hand picked opponent into the rankings, and producing a predictable fight in which no one benefits, especially the fans, who deserve exciting and competitive championship bouts."

"Rances is an exciting fighter who has worked hard to earn his world ranking in the IBF", said Macke Roberts, Director of Marketing and Media for "Kid Blast". "The fall out of the Gamboa-Salgado fight could provide fans the opportunity to see another explosive Cuban warrior compete against a current Mexican sensation. A Salgado-Barthelemy world title fight is sure to do great box office and big ratings on Mexican television. Warriors Boxing and Bad Dog Productions, co-promote the 26 year old Cuban contender. They told me they totally endorse the challenge to Salgado by Barthelemy."


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On The Grind Boxing Chavez Jr. & Martinez Post Fight Wrap Up Show

The pound 4 pound kings of boxing broadcast journalism, On The Grind Boxing presents a Chavez Jr. & Martinez post fight wrap up show with all the interesting boxing news, commentary & analysis from the huge boxing events that took place this past weekend.

To listen to Macke Roberts, the leading boxing industry consultant on the aftermath of Chavez Jr. & Martinez. Use the link below.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/onthegrind/2012/09/17/boxing
(Macke Roberts radio appearance starts at 18:16)

ABOUT ON THE GRIND BOXING

On The Grind Boxing is the pound 4 pound kings of boxing broadcast journalism. On The Grind Boxing is the world's number one boxing podcast and Blog Talk Radio's original boxing program hosted by Suge Green.

With a unique and innovative focus on boxing news, commentary, analysis, interviews and predictions. On The Grind Boxing has quickly carved out their niche in the boxing world. The On The Grind Boxing team is an international cast of the most colorful correspondents in sports media.

The most informative, entertaining, revealing, and in-depth interviews in boxing are the result. As they refuse to shy away from the sport's tough questions and issues, On The Grind Boxing has proven to be no stranger to controversy.

Listen to On The Grind Boxing at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/onthegrind live on Sundays @ 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT or on the east side of the Atlantic, Mondays @ 1 a.m. GMT from your phone, Ipod, laptop, PC, mobile device or tablet. Call in live with your questions or comments @ (347) 843-4293.

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For personal appearances, interviews or television boxing industry expert panels & interviews contact Macke Roberts at the information provided below.

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Macke Roberts Joins On The Grind Boxing As Unofficial Boxing Industry Consultant

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, -- In an exciting move to explore a different direction in the pro boxing industry. Grind 2 Def Entertainment is pleased to announce that leading boxing industry consultant, Macke Roberts has joined the pound 4 pound kings of boxing broadcast journalism, On The Grind Boxing, as a unofficial boxing industry consultant.

"On The Grind Boxing is a leader in the boxing radio broadcasting marketplace. I am a leading visionary as a boxing industry consultant so this new venture is a no brainer. When creative people sit down and have dialogue exciting things can happen. I look forward to working with On The Grind Boxing and bringing boxing fans worldwide a unique radio experience." said Macke Roberts, The unofficial boxing industry consultant, On The Grind Boxing.

"Suge Green, the host of On The Grind Boxing, is a creative visionary who produces superb radio content that stands out from other boxing radio programs. I want to thank Suge Green and the entire On The Grind Boxing team for this opportunity. With my experience & passion for the boxing business I look forward to helping take On The Grind Boxing to the next level." said Macke Roberts, The unofficial boxing industry consultant, On The Grind Boxing.

To listen to Macke Roberts, the leading boxing industry consultant on the most recent edition of On The Grind Boxing. Use the link below.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/onthegrind/2012/09/10/boxing
(Macke Roberts radio appearance starts at 29:00)

ABOUT ON THE GRIND BOXING

On The Grind Boxing is the pound 4 pound kings of boxing broadcast journalism. On The Grind Boxing is the world's number one boxing podcast and Blog Talk Radio's original boxing program hosted by Suge Green.

With a unique and innovative focus on boxing news, commentary, analysis, interviews and predictions. On The Grind Boxing has quickly carved out their niche in the boxing world. The On The Grind Boxing team is an international cast of the most colorful correspondents in sports media.

The most informative, entertaining, revealing, and in-depth interviews in boxing are the result. As they refuse to shy away from the sport's tough questions and issues, On The Grind Boxing has proven to be no stranger to controversy.

Listen to On The Grind Boxing at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/onthegrind live on Sundays @ 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT or on the east side of the Atlantic, Mondays @ 1 a.m. GMT from your phone, Ipod, laptop, PC, mobile device or tablet. Call in live with your questions or comments @ (347) 843-4293.

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Quotes From the "When Worlds Collides" McKart vs Mundine Press Conference at the Palms Hotel & Casino

A press conference was held today at the Palms Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas for the IBF North America middleweight title fight on July 14, 2012 between Bronco "Superman" McKart and Anthony "The Man" Mundine. This title fight will be held at the Palms Hotel & Casino and will be broadcasted live on Wealth TV Pay Per View.

The participants at today's press conference look forward to this exciting middleweight title fight.

Promoter Vlad Wharton - "There are two boxing cards in Las Vegas this weekend. We had our date reserved first with the Nevada Athletic Commission and I feel on Saturday night McKart vs Mundine is the better fight card. I am excited to be working with Wealth TV on this event. Wealth TV is a great company who will be bringing something special to the sport of boxing for years to come."

Bronco McKart - "I'm coming to fight, I'm coming to win and on Saturday night it's gonna be a great fight."

Anthony Mundine - "I'm looking forward to this fight, I'm here to win. I'm ready to invade America and show the fans my boxing skills."

Dmitry Sukhotsky - "I'm feeling great and I'm ready to fight in Las Vegas. For this fight I trained in Russia & Los Angeles and I'm ready for victory."

Cornelius White - "I'm coming to win and it's gonna be a rugged fight. On Saturday night I'm coming to release the beast."

Quotes From The Chavez Jr. vs Martinez Press Conference At The Wynn Hotel & Casino

A press conference was held today at the Wynn Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas to announce the September 15, 2012 WBC world middleweight title fight between Julio Caesar Chavez Jr. and Sergio Martinez. This world title fight will be held at the Thomas & Mack Center and broadcasted live on HBO Pay Per View.

The participants at today's press conference are excited about this highly anticipated world middleweight title fight.

Co-Promoter Bob Arum - "I am excited to be partnering with our friends at the Wynn Hotel & Casino for this world middleweight title fight."

Co-Promoter Lou Dibella - "Chavez Jr. vs Martinez is a great fight. Boxing needs more fights where the best boxers fight each other."

Sergio Martinez Trainer Pablo Sarmiento - "On September 15 Chavez Jr. & Freddie Roach will have problems against Sergio Martinez."

Sergio Martinez Advisor Sampson Lewkowicz - "Chavez Jr. vs Martinez will do very well on PPV. I look forward to Martinez winning this fight and doing a rematch. This will be a great night of boxing for Argentina."

Boxing Legend Julio Caesar Chavez Sr. - I promised Sergio Martinez this fight would happen. The Martinez camp talked alot of bullshit in the press but I kept my promise."

Sergio Martinez - "After this fight Chavez Sr. will not recognize his son because I will beat him up."

Julio Caesar Chavez Jr. - "On September 15 I have a big surprise for Martinez I will knock him out."

Millennium Events "When Worlds Collide" Press Conference July 12, 2012

Millennium Events, Inc in association with Wealth T.V. cordially invites press and media outlets to attend a press conference Thursday at 4:00 P.M. July 12, 2012 to announce a prestigious Championship boxing event, scheduled to be staged Saturday July 14, 2012 from inside the Pearl Theater, the Palms Hotel and Casino.

In the main event of the evening two former World Champions collide when Australian sensation Anthony "The Man" Mundine will make his USA debut against Bronco "Superman" McKart in the Main Event. In the Co-main event the WBO #1 rated Light Heavyweight Dmitry Sukhotsky from Russia will contest Cornelius White from the USA in a 12 round bout for the IBF International title. The event will be televised exclusively on Wealth T.V. PPV, the telecast will commence 9:00 PM EST.

The Broadcast Team will be lead by Mike Mittman with a special appearance on the commentating team by the Hall of Fame inductee, former World Heavyweight Champion, Larry Holmes with Marc Abrams as the third member of the team.

“When Worlds Collide” will be televised exclusively on Wealth T.V. and its affiliates internationally, as well as Main Event PPV platform in Australia and New Zealand. Wealth T.V. is the premier lifestyle and entertainment network - the destination for exclusive and original programming, simultaneously transmitted in high definition and standard definition.

Wealth T.V. delivers informative shows that provide invaluable insights on what every American dreams of – from travel secrets to fast cars, from better etiquette to better investing, and much more. The network fills a television vacuum by delivering intellectually stimulating, thought-provoking entertainment and always-unbiased news from an insider’s perspective. For more information, please visit www.wealthtv.com.

Quotes from The Moment of Truth Press Conference at the Hard Rock in Las Vegas

A press conference was held today at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas to discuss tomorrow night's (Friday, July 6) Sampson Boxing and Greg Cohen Promotions', boxing event entitled "The Moment of Truth" at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, and live on ESPN Friday Night Fights.

Featherweight prospect Javier "El Abejon" Fortuna (19-0, 14 KOs) and former IBF Featherweight Champion Cristobal "Lacandón" Cruz (39-13, 23 Kos), as well as co-main event fighters Magomed "Mago" Abdusalamov (14-0, 14 KOs) and Maurice "Freight Train" Byarm (13-1-1, 9 KOs) were all respectful but all are determined to emerge victorious.

Co-Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz

This will be a great night of boxing. The fights are all sensational. I want to commend these men for accepting to face each other.

These are real fighters who want to become champions. I wish all fighters were like these guys.

Co-Promoter Greg Cohen

The fans are going to get their money's worth tomorrow night, that's for sure.

Maurice Byarm has never been more ready for a fight and tomorrow night he's going to lay it all on the line in there.

Javier "El Abejon" Fortuna

I have fire inside me for this fight.

It's a tough fight. I know he has a lot of experience, but this is my time.

I have the best trainer in the world (Pablo Sarmiento) and I will be world champion for a long time.

Cristobal Cruz

It will be a great fight.

I am ready for anything tomorrow night because I am hungry to be world champion again.

Maurice Byarm

He's good and he comes prepared. So do I.

We're going to put on the show that everyone expects us to put on. It's going to be a war.

Magomed Abdusalamov

Tomorrow will be a great fight. I am ready.

Thanks to my promoter and my manager for this opportunity.

Tickets for "The Moment of Truth" are priced at $29 general admission, $44 reserved, $104 ringside and $204 VIP and are available at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino box office daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and through Ticketmaster, either by calling 702-474-4000 or 800-745-3000, or by going online at ticketmaster.com.

PLEASE NOTE REVISED START TIME: On fight night, doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the event starts at 6:20 p.m.

All bouts are subject to change.

For updates, visit www.sampsonboxing.com or www.gcpboxing.com.

Fortuna Ready For The World

"A victory (over Cristobal Cruz) would mean that I'm ready for big things and big fights against the world champions."

Featherweight magician Javier "El Abejon" Fortuna (19-0, 14 KOs) is in heavy preparation for his upcoming showdown with former IBF Featherweight Champion Cristobal Cruz (39-13, 23 KOs) on Friday, July 6, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, and televised live on ESPN Friday Night Fights.

The 22-year-old southpaw from La Romana, Dominican Republic, is one of the hottest young fighters in the world, coming off his spectacular Friday Night Fights-televised first-round annihilation of Yuandale Evans last April.

Fortuna and Cruz will meet in the main event of the Sampson Boxing and Greg Cohen Promotions show entitled "The Moment of Truth", which will also feature Russian heavyweight power puncher Magomed "Mago" Abdusalamov (14-0, 14 KOs) defending his WBC United States (USNBC) Silver Heavyweight Championship in a 10-round battle against fellow up-and-coming heavyweight Maurice "Freight Train" Byarm (13-1-1, 9 KOs).

The opportunity to fight Cruz came earlier this month when the event's original main event fell apart due to injury.

During a break in training Fortuna sat down to answer the following questions, via translator.

Isn't this a tough fight to take on somewhat short notice? How do you feel about it?

All the fights are difficult and all opponents go into the ring to beat you. I feel good because since my last fight I have continued to train hard.

What do you think of Cristobal as a fighter?

Like all Mexican fighters, he's strong and comes forward, but we are prepared for everything.

What did your last fight do for your confidence?

The only confidence I have is that I train really hard. I beat an undefeated fighter and that just made me keep working hard and want it even more.

What would a victory over Cristobal Cruz mean for your career?
A victory would mean that I'm ready for big things and big fights against the world champions.

You are a young man. Are you ready for the added pressure that comes with stepping up to a main event televised fighter?

Yes I'm ready for all the pressure. I know this is a fight against a great boxer like Cristobal Cruz, but we are ready.

How will this fight end?

I'm going to try to do my boxing and beat him by KO.

Tell me about fighting for Sampson Boxing.

It's going very well and I'm proud to be fighting for him. I'm very happy he's in charge of my career.

What was the reaction from fans in the Dominican to your last fight?

They are very loyal and follow all my fights. They were very happy because I beat Evans.

Headlining the undercard, popular heavyweight and current interim PABA Heavyweight Champion "Bronco" Billy Wright (37-4, 28 KOs) will continue his successful comeback in a 10-round bout.

Also scheduled to fight six-round bouts are Las Vegas, via Puerto Rico, super middleweight Carlos De Leon Jr (21-3-2, 14 KOs); and undefeated Las Vegas featherweight Rocco Santomauro (8-0).

Scheduled for four-rounders are Jackson, Michigan, cruiserweight William "Lil' Tyson" Williams (5-2-1, 4 KOs); Henderson, Nevada, cruiserweight Brandon Harris (5-0, 3 KOs) and Romanian import Ronald Gavril (2-0, 1 KO).

Tickets for "The Moment of Truth" are priced at $29 general admission, $44 reserved, $104 ringside and $204 VIP and are available at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino box office daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and through Ticketmaster, either by calling 702-474-4000 or 800-745-3000, or by going online at ticketmaster.com.

On fight night, doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the event starts at 5:30 p.m.

All bouts are subject to change.

For updates, visit www.sampsonboxing.com or www.gcpboxing.com.

Shumenov vs. Ornelas Undercard Announced

SHUMENOV VS. ORNELAS UNDERCARD ANNOUNCED BEIBUT SHUMENOV DEFENDS HIS WORLD TITLE AGAINST TOP CONTENDER
ENRIQUE ORNELAS AT HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO IN LAS VEGAS ON JUNE 2, LIVE ON FOX SPORTS NET AND FOX DEPORTES
WITH FUEL TV TO AIR ON DELAYED BASIS

LAS VEGAS - On Saturday, June 2 two of the talent-rich welterweight division's top prospects, Joseph Elegele and Lanard Lane, will meet in the co-main event of the card headlined by the WBA Light Heavyweight World Championship fight between Beibut Shumenov and Enrique Ornelas at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev., both of which will be televised live on FOX Sports Net and FOX Deportes, as well as on a delayed basis on FUEL TV.

Shumenov (12-1, 8 KO's) puts his WBA crown on the line against former super middleweight world title challenger Enrique Ornelas (33-7, 21 KO's) in the 12-round main event.

Shumenov vs. Ornelas is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and KZ Event Productions and sponsored by Corona and DeWalt Tools. The FOX Sports Net and FOX Deportes bilingual simulcast will air live at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT. FUEL TV will rebroadcast the fight on Sunday, July 1, at 12:00 p.m. ET/9:00 a.m. PT.

Tickets, priced at $100, $60, $30, $25, along with a limited number of VIP suite seats priced at $125, may be purchased at the Hard Rock Hotel Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at (800) 745-3000.

A power puncher with five first round knockouts to his name, Winter Haven, Florida's Joseph Elegele (12-1, 10 KO's) delivers excitement every time he steps into the ring and Saturday night's fight gives him a chance to shine on the world stage. A professional since 2009, the 27-year-old southpaw is coming off of a controversial technical decision loss to fellow prospect Aaron Martinez in July of last year, and he can't wait to get back in the ring and get back in the win column.

A Philadelphia fighter to the core, 29-year-old Lanard Lane (13-1, 8 KO's) may make his home in Houston these days, but when the going gets tough, he is ready to throw down and make his fellow Philly warriors proud. The owner of wins over tough competitors like Dairo Esalas and John Brown, Lane bounced back from the lone loss of his professional career against Mike Dallas in 2010 by stopping Milton Ramos in eight rounds in March. Now he has his sights on a similar result against fellow prospect Elegele this weekend.

Hudaynazarov, fighting out of Las Vegas, is the reigning WBA FEDALATIN 147-pound champion and world rated No. 15 by the WBA. Known as a devastating body puncher, the former Uzbekistan amateur boxing standout and KZ Event Productions promoted rising star who turns 28 the night of the official weigh-in (Friday), steps-up in class to fight current WBO Latino welterweight champion Euri "Millon" Gonzalez (20-1-1, 14 KO's), whose only loss was to WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez, in an intriguing eight-round fight.

Seeing action in a televised undercard fight is rising middleweight prospect Daquan Arnett (3-0, 2 KO's) of Orlando, Florida who faces Yosmani Abreu (2-2-1) of Las Vegas in a four round bout.

Also featured will be featherweight Johnny Reyes (1-0, 1 KO), from Lancaster, Calif., who will square off against Uriel Torres, of Los Angeles, Calif. making his professional debut, in a four round fight and Russian middleweight Dmitry Chudinov (6-0-1, 3 KO's), who now resides in Winter Haven, Florida, who will battle an opponent to be determined in a six-round tilt.

For more information on Golden Boy Promotions, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GoldenBoyBoxing or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing.

For more information on KZ Event Productions and Shumenov, visitwww.kzeventproductions.com or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/KZEventProductions and www.facebook.com/BeibutShumenovFanPage.

Mason Menard Defends UBO World Title Against Lightning Lonnie Smith

Boxncar Promotions has confirmed that Universal Boxing Organization™ (UBO) World Lightweight Champion Mason Menard (19-1, 14 KOs) will make the first defense of his title on June 16 at the Evangeline Downs Casino in Opelousas, Louisiana against dangerous challenger “Lightning” Lonnie Smith (14-3-2, 10 KOs).

Menard won the UBO World title in August 2011 when he impressively stopped former WBO world title challenger Joseph Laryea from Ghana in four rounds, and he has since stayed busy with clear victories in non title fights over Rynell Griffin and Herbert Quartey. Residing in nearby Rayne Louisiana, Menard can expect massive support from his loyal fans on June 16.

25 years old, two years older than the champion, “Lightning” Lonnie Smith comes from a strong boxing pedigree. His father, who also fought as “Lightning” Lonnie Smith, is a former Light Welterweight World Champion (1985), and his uncle is former Light Heavyweight World Champion Eddie Mustafa Muhammad.

Now Lonnie from Las Vegas is out to emulate his dad and uncle by winning a world title, and he will be going all out against Menard to fulfill his dream. Both boxers are in for a tough challenge, and with twenty-four knockouts between them it promises to be an explosive fight.

Also on the card will be interesting bouts featuring undefeated middleweight Travis Scott (9-0, 2 KOs), undefeated lightweights Cody Richard (9-0-1, 4 KOs) and Chris Singleton (4-0, 2 KOs), light heavyweight prospect Bailey Bobbit (8-1, 5 KOs) and debutant Dylan Hollier.

“Summer Heat At The Downs”, Mason Menard vs. Lonnie Smith for the UBO World Lightweight Title is presented by Boxncar Promotions in association with the Evangeline Downs Racetrack, Casino & Hotel. Tickets are available via www.boxncar.com

More info on: www.uboboxing.com

The UBO is also on Twitter: www.twitter.com/UBOboxing

And Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Universal-Boxing-Organization-UBO/129022037171860

Diaz to meet Sanchez at “Battle at the Boat 87"

Tacoma, WA - Junior lightweight prospect Joel Diaz will look to take another step in the right direction when he battles Guillermo Sanchez Saturday, June 2 in the main event of “Battle at the Boat 87.”

The card is promoted by Halquist Productions and takes place at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA. Tickets start at $25 and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets or by visiting the EQC box office.

The hard-hitting Diaz is a perfect 9-0 with 8 KO’s as a professional and is one of the top young talents on the west coast. On January 20, 2012, Diaz stopped previously unbeaten Guy Robb in seven rounds on ShoBox: The New Generation. In his most recent bout, the 20-year-old Palmdale, CA native battered veteran Yogli Herrera, forcing him to quit on his stool after four rounds.

Rough, tough and battle tested, Sanchez’ resume speaks for itself. The Puerto Rican shared the squared circle with world champion Adrien Broner, contender Edner Cherry and undefeated prospects Mark Davis and Ronny Rios. Dubbed as “The Vampire,” Sanchez, 13-6-1 (5 KO’s), twice won bouts in the backyard of previously unbeaten opponents, outpointing Rod Salka and Eddie Irizarry.

Diaz-Sanchez is scheduled for ten rounds.

Retired Marine and crowd favorite Nate Serrano, 4-1 (1 KO), of Yakima, WA will look to win his second straight bout when he challenges Portland, OR’s Osvaldo Rojas in a six round welterweight contest. Serrano’s fresh off a dramatic second round stoppage of Nicholas Balestra while Rojas, 6-2-1 (2 KO’s), makes his first start since 2010.

Also appearing on the undercard is Canadian sensation Sarah Pucek against an opponent to be named. Other undercard bouts will be announced shortly.

Doors open at 6 pm and the opening bell is scheduled for 7.

During the last 23 years, Halquist Productions built a reputation in the boxing world for their loyalty, honesty and integrity. In 1997, Halquist Productions ran their inaugural “Battle at the Boat” series, which remains successful to this day. Halquist Productions promoted many world title bouts and their fight cards have been seen on ESPN, HBO and Showtime.

Austin Trout In Heavy Training For June 2

WBA World Junior Middleweight Champion Austin "No Doubt" Trout (24-0, 14 KOs) sounds tired. And he should.
Trout is in heavy training for his third title defense, against free-swinging junior middleweight contender Delvin "EL Peligro" Rodriguez (26-5-3, 14 KOs), on Saturday, June 2, at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California.

The 12-round Trout vs. Rodriguez clash will be part of a scheduled Quadrupleheader live on SHOWTIME® that also includes former light heavyweight champion Antonio "Magic Man" Tarver (29-6, 20 KOs) taking on unbeaten power puncher Lateef "Power" Kayode (18-0, 14 KO's); Ronald "Winky" Wright (51-5-1, 25 KO's) vs. Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin (26-0, 20 KO's); and Vusi "Marvelous" Malinga (20-3, 12 KO's) going against undefeated Leo "Terremoto" Santa Cruz (19-0-1, 11 KO's) for the vacant IBF Bantamweight World Championship.

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will air live at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast) on SHOWTIME® with preliminary bouts airing live on SHOWTIME EXTREME® beginning at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

"Training is going good. I'm tired, so it's doing its job," said Trout. "I'm excited. I can't wait for June 2 to come. I'm working so hard right now and it's all going good. I'm more excited now than I've ever been. In fact, I'm trying to curb it back because it's making my days go real slow."

26-year-old Trout lives in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where he, long-time trainer Louie Burke, and strength and conditioning coach Siju Shabazz have been putting in the work. "I run in the morning and do sprints, about four miles. Then we go to the gym for sparring and skills and drills, do about 20 rounds. Then my strength coach takes over and we get into calisthenics and biometric workout after that. It's rough."

Trout says he respects Rodriguez, but says this fight will be a wonderful chance to showcase his skills.

"He's a good fighter. I'm glad to be able to have a fight like this on this stage against an exciting guy like him, but honestly, I don't feel like he's on my level. It'll be a good fight. He's a warrior and he brings a hard fight for all 12 rounds, but I think I can get him out of there in the late rounds. It might be closer early, but I'll pull away in the later rounds for sure."

Trout says he's still the same guy he always was since winning the title, but has taken on more of a public role in his hometown, going around to schools and talking about bullying and how to prevent it. In the past year, he has visited over 10 schools and talked to more than 4000 kids.

"I'm hoping to get the Kardashian sisters to be my guests of honor at the fight," laughs the good-natured champion. "I saw Floyd had Justin Bieber in his corner. I want to be able to say forget Bieber. I got the Kardashians!"

The event is presented by A.T. Entertainment, Golden Boy Promotions and Gary Shaw Productions and sponsored by Corona and AT&T with Trout vs. Rodriguez being presented in association with Greg Cohen Promotions and Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and Malinga vs. Santa Cruz being presented in association with Branco Sports Productions.

Tickets for the June 2 event are on sale now for as low as $25, with VIP floor seats priced at $200. Other tickets in the 8,000-seat outdoor stadium at The Home Depot Center are available at $50 and $100. Fans can purchase tickets at AXS.com or by phone at 888-9-AXS-TIX (888-929-7849), as well as The Home Depot Center Box Office (open Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PT). VIP Suites are available for purchase by calling 1-877-604-8777. For more information on group discounts or VIP packages, please call 1-877-234-8425.

And STILL Undefeated Floyd Mayweather

This past weekend in Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather is still undefeated after his 12 round unanimous decision victory over Miguel Cotto to win the WBA world light middleweight title & the WBC light middleweight diamond title.

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Years Of Frustration For Randall Bailey Ending On June 9

(Photo by Sumio Yamada)

MIAMI, FL - Two-time world champion Randall "The Knock Out King" Bailey, arguably the biggest pound-for-pound single puncher in boxing, finally gets an opportunity to exorcise years of demon-like frustrations on June 9, when he takes on unbeaten Mike Jones for the vacant International Boxing Federation ("IBF") Welterweight Championship, in the 12-round co-feature on the Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley pay-per-view card, live from MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

For years, Bailey (42-7, 36 KOs) has been considered too much of a risk for some of today's brightest stars. Awesome, one-punch knockout ability will do just that to a fighter's reputation like Bailey's. Ask Jackson Bonsu and Frankie Figueroa, two of Bailey's 36 knockout victims, who were literally out cold before they hit the mat, after getting chin-checked by a powerful Randall right.

"Randall Bailey has been frustrated most of his career," his longtime manager Si Stern said. "He is unquestionably the strongest puncher in the world today and, I know this may sound crazy to some, maybe in boxing history. Just look at his knockout record. He's been shunned by a lot of top fighters out there today. Why? They know Randall can take them out with one punch. History tells us that dangerous punchers like Randall have always been avoided.

"Jones (IBF #1) didn't want to fight Randall (IBF #2), either. The IBF pushed the issue and said that Jones had to fight Randall or he'd lose his world title shot. Once he wins the world title again - he was too young when he was world champion - he knows the money will follow and that's what has kept Randall going. He has no fear of Mayweather, Pacquiao or any of the other top welterweights. Randall knows that he can knock out any of them because of his power. Mayweather doesn't want to fight Randall, who loves stand-up fighters like Pacquiao. His past problems have been against opponents who hit and run. Guys who stand and fight have never been a problem for Randall."

The 37-year-old Bailey, now promoted by DiBella Entertainment, made his pro debut in 1996, when Jones was sweet sixteen. Randall won his first 21 pro fights, all by knockouts, including his World Boxing Organization ("WBO") light welterweight title-winning performance against Carlos Gonzalez in 1999, followed by two successful title defenses against Hector Lopez and Rocky Martinez. In 2002, Bailey stopped Demetrio Ceballos in the third round to become the Interim World Boxing Association ("WBA") Light Welterweight Champion.

After losing his IBF 140-pound title shot in 2009 to Juan Urango, Bailey moved up in weight to welterweight, and he is unbeaten in four fights in that division with three victories, including the Bonsu knockout in their IBF title eliminator, and a no decision.

"I pleaded with him to get out of the 140-pound division," Stern note. "He walks around at 154 pounds, so making weight is no longer a struggle for him at welterweight. I bet he's within a few pounds of making weight for the Jones fight right now, working out in Florida with his trainer, John David Jackson. Jones has never fought anybody like Randall Bailey; he will knock out Jones."

Five of Bailey's seven career losses have been to world champions: Urango, Miguel Cotto, Ener Julio, and Diosbelys Hurtado. Randall has defeated three world champions: Gonzalez, Corley, and Juan Polo Perez.

Like fine wine, Randall Bailey keeps getting better with age, something Stern believes Jones will discover June 9, probably at the end of single, concussive punch.

Mayweather vs Cotto Fight Week

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Grind 2 Def Entertainment Launches Grind 2 Def Tees

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, -- Grind 2 Def Entertainment is pleased to announce the launch of Grind 2 Def Tees. The vision of Grind 2 Def Tees is inspired by pro boxing fans, the urban lifestyle and a strong desire to provide unique eye catching clothing that stands out from anything currently on the market. The first t-shirt available thru Grind 2 Def Tees is the limited edition Floyd Mayweather "Undefeated T-Shirt." This t-shirt is on sale for $20 USD and available in sizes medium to 3XL.

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Vegas TIcket Boss Has Mayweather vs Cotto Tickets On Sale Now !!

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HBO Boxing After Dark: WBC world title fight Erik Morales vs Danny Garcia, March 24 at the Reliant Arena in Houston, Texas

Hank Lundy vs Dannie Williams: NABF title fight, March 30 at the MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, CT

HBO PPV: WBA world title fight Brandon Rios vs Richard Abril, April 14 at the Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada

Showtime Boxing: WBC world title fight Abner Mares vs Eric Morel, April 21 at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas

HBO WCB: WBC world title fight Bernard Hopkins vs vs Chad Dawson, April 28 at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ

UFC 145: Jon Jones vs Rashad Evans, April 21 at the Phillips Arena in Atlanta, GA

UFC on Fox: Diaz vs Miller, May 5 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, NJ

Bellator Fighting Championships: March 30 at the Mohegun Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT

Bellator Fighting Championships: April 6 at the Colosseum at Caesars Windsor in Windsor, Ontario

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WWE Wrestlemania 28: April 1 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida

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Grind 2 Def Entertainment Inks Consultant Deal

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Steve Weinburg, Chief Marketing Officer for Vegas Ticket Boss said "We want to give boxing fans access to competitive boxing events. With our extensive experience and relationships in the live event ticket business. Boxing fans will now have the opportunity to get access to the best tickets for live boxing events, mma events and pro wrestling events across the country. Mayweather vs Cotto is coming up soon in Las Vegas and we have great seats available now for this highly anticipated boxing event. We will be sponsoring a select number of boxing events across the country and Macke will be a valuable asset in helping us make those decisions. I look forward to boxing fans across the country enjoying this great opportunity we have created for them."

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Carl McNickles Speaks After His Victory On Martinez vs Macklin Undercard

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - Grind 2 Def Entertainment is proud to congratulate lightweight boxer Carl "Chi-Town Assassin" McNickles (8-3 6 KOs) on getting a big victory by 6 round majority decision over tough New Jersey based fighter Danny McDermott (9-4-2, 4 KOs) on the undercard tonight of Martinez vs Macklin at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York on a boxing card promoted by Dibella Entertainment.

Carl McNickles said "I'm very happy about this win tonight on the undercard of a big boxing event like Martinez vs Macklin. I want to thank Dibella Entertainment for this opportunity and I want to thank all the fans who came out to the fight. Normally I fight at 135lbs but it's been hard to get fights. This chance to fight at 140lbs on a big card like Martinez vs Macklin came up so I took this opportunity. Now that I got the win tonight I will definitely be staying at 135lbs which is a better weight class for me. Tonight I got into the ring on the big stage at Madison Square Garden and took care of business to get the victory. I want to thank Team McDermott for stepping up to the plate and accepting this fight after alot of other fighters ducked me."

Macke Roberts said "I'm happy that Carl got the victory on a big boxing show at Madison Square Garden. Carl is a hard working fighter who trains hard and wants to be successful in boxing. After the victory tonight at Madison Square Garden, Carl will go back to the gym and continue to train hard to be the best lightweight fighter possible. Carl and I look forward to getting bigger and better fights at 135lbs."

Carl NcNickles said "I want to thank my team, my fans & my family for all their support leading up to this fight. I'm ready to move on to bigger fights at 135lbs. Their are some good fights out there for me at 135lbs and I'm ready for those challenges."

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Japanese Champion Charlie Ota Makes American Debut On Martinez vs Macklin Undercard

NEW YORK - The circuitous journey for Charlie Ota (19-1, 13 KOs), aka Charles Bellamy, comes full circle Saturday night in New York City as the 30-year-old junior middleweight makes his American debut, ironically, in the city in which he was born, nearly 6,800 miles from where he lives in Tokyo.

Ota faces veteran Gundrick "Sho-Gun" King (16-7, 11 KOs) in an eight-round bout on the undercard of "THE REAL Middleweight Championship - Get Your Irish Up" card, presented by DiBella Entertainment, Saturday evening (St. Patrick's Day) in The Theater at Madison Square Garden.

The 12-round main event features World Middleweight Champion Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez (48-2-2, 27 KOs), Ring Magazine's No. 3 pound-for-pound fighter, defending against former European champion Matthew "Mack the Knife" Macklin (28-3, 19 KOs). Undefeated super middleweight contender Edwin "La Bomba" Rodriguez (20-0, 14 KOs) takes on Don "Da Bomb" George (22-1-1, 19 KOs) in the 10-round "Bombs Away" co-feature that has possible future world title shot implications. Martinez-Macklin and Rodriguez-George will both air live on HBO's "World Championship Boxing," starting at 10PM ET/7PM PT.

Tickets, priced at $505, $355, $205, $125 and $65, are available to purchase through the Madison Square Garden Box Office, through Ticketmaster at Ticketmaster.com or by calling (866) 858-0008. Call DiBella Entertainment at (212) 947-2577, visit www.dbe1.com and @loudibella on Twitter for more information.

"Everybody's Irish on St. Patrick's Day, including Charlie, a kid from Harlem adopted by the people of Japan," show promoter Lou DiBella joked. "This is a unique homecoming for him, fighting halfway around the world, for the first time where he was born. Charlie is an exciting fighter who people are going to love to watch in action."

Ota was born in Harlem, where he lived for six years, eventually moving to South Carolina and then Maryland. In 2000, Charlie joined the U.S. Navy and chose to be stationed in Japan on the USS Gary, until being honorably discharged in 2004. Charlie briefly returned home to live in the United States but soon permanently moved to Japan. The only time he's left, until now for this fight, was after last year's devastating earthquake in Japan, returning home to Maryland to visit his mother and ensure family and friends that he was okay.

"Charlie came back because of the fight in him," his promoter Issei Nakaya remarked. "He has the patience and determination of a Japanese person. Charlie returned to Japan after our earthquake disaster and fought May 19 (2011) on a day called 'The Day of Boxing' by Japanese fans. It marks the day Japan's first world champion, Yoshio Shirai, won his title. I was very happy Charlie fought in the main event (W-TKO9 vs. Tadashi Yuba) on such a special day for Japanese boxing fans. He fought not only for himself, but for all Japanese who had suffered huge damages. I'd like to thank Lou DiBella for giving Charlie a chance to further his boxing career and represent Japan on this great U.S. show."

Originally, Charlie started taking college classes to work in Japan as an English tutor/teacher, and he soon found a nearby gym (Hachioji Nakaya Boxing Gym) to work out and keep in shape. "I decided to take up boxing and soon became pretty good at it," Ota explained. "Growing up, I always did a lot of fight training with a friend. Even in the military, I would hang a punching bag up in the helicopter hangar to work out. I soon became pretty good at it and decided to turn pro and see how far I'd go in boxing. I'm very happy that I got a chance to really see Japan and become a fighter at the same time. When I first came to Japan, I was on a ship that was often at sea, so I didn't get to really see Japan until I moved there."

Ota has done very well in the ring, too, capturing the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation ("OPBF") and Japanese junior middleweight titles two years ago, followed by six successful title defenses, and he is presently rated No. 9 by the World Boxing Association ("WBA"), as well as No. 19 by the World Boxing Council ("WBC").

"I started boxing at 24," Ota added. "I had to put school on hold to box. I remember a lot of people telling me I was too old and that it was too late for me to be a professional boxer. I believed in my ability and wanted to see for myself. I'm happy with my success so far and still believe the best is yet to come."

Charlie Ota may turn out to be the best thing from Japan to hit New York City since sushi.