Brick City Boxing

This years honorees are former multi-time World Champions Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard, the IBF International Heavyweight Champion and former Cruiserweight Champion Tomasz Adamek, New York State Athletic Commission Director of Boxing Ralph Petrillo, New York Daily News Manager of Community Affairs and New York Golden Glove Chairman, Brian Adams, former World Title Contender Michael Olajide, President of local 617 SEIU Labor Union, Rahman Muhammad, President International Long Shoremen”s Union, Gerald Owens, former Heavyweight Contender and now top referee, Randy Neumann and the Newark Housing Authority Executive Morris Warner.

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NEW YORK – Veteran heavyweight Maurice “Sugar Moe” Harris, inactive for the previous 26 months, recently returned to the ring (Jan. 29) in Albuquerque, impressively winning a 6-round unanimous decision (60-54, 60-54, 58-56) against battle-tested Billy “The Kid” Zumbrun.

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By: Danny Serratelli, ringside

Main Events Tomasz Adamek, 40-1, 27 KO's defeated a legitimate heavyweight this evening when he captured a 12-round unanimous decision over Jason Estrada, 16-3, 4 KO's. The scores were 115-113 (Steven Weisfeld), 116-112 (Joseph Pasquale) and 118-110 (Laurence Layton). The Doghoueboxing/Brickcityboxing card also read 116-112 when the final bell sounded. Adamek captured the IBF Heavyweight International Championship with the victory. The plan now is for Adamek to fight Chris Arreola in April. Arreola will be by far Adamek's biggest test at heavyweight to date.

There were a lot of strong mixed opinions regarding the scoring of the fight. Despite the disparity a closer look at the scores would reveal consistency as well as the fact that there were many close rounds in the fight. All three judges and the Doghouse/Brickcity card had the 8th and 9th rounds for Estrada. The Doghouse/Brickcity card and 2 of the official judges also gave Estrada the 1st and 6th rounds. Estrada was very upset at the post fight press conference about the scoring, particularly of judge Layton's 118-110, however, outside of the 2 rounds everyone scored for Estrada, the remaining rounds that could have went to Estrada were very close.

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By: Brandon Estrict
www.Doghouseboxing.com

Edwin Valero has officially arrived.

The Venezuelan-born Valero, headlining his first nationally televised card on Showtime, retained his WBC Lightweight Championship, stopping interim-champ Antonio DeMarco, after nine brutal rounds.

DeMarco, now 23-2-1 (17), was mercifully saved by his corner after round nine. He’d taken a sustained beating over the course of, virtually, the entire fight. DeMarco had a height advantage of four inches, a reach advantage of two inches, and had fought heavier than Valero for the bulk of his career. The size advantage would serve him well early on as he took Valero’s shots reasonably well. There were brief moments where his knees were slightly buckled in rounds one and five, but DeMarco recovered quickly both times and continued fighting.

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In light of the major snow storm expected to hit the Atlantic City area, Tropicana Casino and Resort and Star Boxing have decided to postpone Saturday night's boxing show until Saturday March 6th, noting major concern for the safety of traveling fans, fight participants and the general public welfare.

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Former Philadelphia Golden Glove Champion Thomas "Cornflake" LaManna will make his professional boxing debut February 6, 2010 at the Tropicana Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ.
Name: Thomas Anthony LaManna
Birth Date:11-12-1991
Home Town: Millville
State : New Jersey
Weight; 160
Contact: lamannasports@aol.com

Thomas Cornflake LaManna will be donating 10% of his purse to the Red Cross in hopes he can help aid with the disaster in Haiti. Thomas asks that people open there hearts and wallets and donate as well.
American Red Cross
(732) 349-2131
175 Sunset Ave, Toms River, NJ

At 6'2 140 pounds LaManna captured the Philadelphia Golden Gloves belt with a three round decision in 2007. Now “recharged and focused,” LaManna has one goal in the pro's, and that goal is to become a champion at what ever weight he grows into.

While still a high school student in New Jersey, LaManna is just turning 18 years of age on November 12th. Cornflake as they call him in school has been around pro boxing/boxers (Ray Mercer, Shannon Briggs, Al Cole, Riddick Bowe, Arturo Gatti, Pat Lynch, Lou Duva, Don King etc...) his whole life.

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Please note: Because of large demand, the floor seating has been rearranged to provide a few dozen more $253 ringside seats. Tickets can be purchased at the Pru Center Box Office, by calling TicketMaster at 800-745-3000, or visting www.Prucenter.com.

2/3/10 - Hudson Bread/Global Boxing Gym, North Bergen, NJ

PHOTO: KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI

Kathy Duva, CEO Main Events –“Tomasz has to win against Jason Estrada before he can realize his dream of being the heavyweight champion. It’s a tremendous fight, people are watching it closely. We are delighted to be promoting it.”

“A lot of people are asking me why Tomasz took this fight. It is one of those fights where it seems as if we brought in a young guy who pretty much plays to Tomasz’s “not so strengths”; I don’t want to say weaknesses because I don’t think Tomasz has any of those! Jason’s got strength, he’s got speed, he’s got movement. He’s got a lot of the things that have given Tomasz problems in the past. This fight will give Tomas a good opportunity to deal with all those things.”

“Tomasz is never afraid, he amazes me. He goes into each fight calm and cool, and always confident that he will win. We all believe in him. We know he will give us another great fight, in exciting Adamek fashion and add another victory to his record.”

Tomasz Adamek - “I never underestimate anyone, ever. This is boxing; you have to be prepared every time because you can lose not only the fight but also your health. I know what’s at stake on Saturday – for me and for Jason.”

“I’m always asked if I feel worthy to be in the heavyweight division and my answer always is – just watch me fight and you’ll know the answer. I don’t expect anybody to respect me because I was champion in two other weight classes – just enjoy what you see when I’m in the ring. I did not lose any strength as compared to being a light heavyweight or cruiser weight. Contrary – fighting at my natural weight helped me be a better boxer. I expect to weigh around 222 pounds for the fight. That’s natural weight and power, zero loss of energy.”

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FIGHT WITH MOSLEY FINALIZED AS BOXING SUPERSTARS AGREE TO MEET IN ELECTRIFYING WELTERWEIGHT MEGA-FIGHT ON SATURDAY, MAY 1 AT MGM GRAND IN LAS VEGAS LIVE ON HBO PAY-PER-VIEW

FIGHTERS AGREE TO PARTICIPATE IN OLYMPIC-STYLE DRUG TESTING

LAS VEGAS (February 3, 2010) - It's official. Boxing's biggest superstar and six-time world champion Floyd "Money" Mayweather made his upcoming fight with welterweight mega-star and five-time world champion Sugar Shane Mosley, official today when he signed the contract that pits the two fighters against each other on Saturday, May 1 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in a mega-bout which will be televised live on HBO Pay-Per-View®.

"This one is definitely for the fans as I wasn't going to waste anyone's time with a meaningless tune-up bout and asked to fight Shane immediately," said Mayweather. "I have said ever since I came back to the sport that I only wanted to fight the best. I think Shane is one of the best, but come May 1, he still won't be great enough to beat me."

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Foxwoods’ March 12 pro boxing card CES Presents “Brace For Impact”

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Feb. 2, 2010) – The rematch between heavyweights Tony “TNT” Grano and Mark “Oak Tree” Brown headlines the March 12 pro boxing card, “Brace For Impact,” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Sports and Entertainment, Inc. (CES), in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn.

Brown (15-2, 7 KOs) overcame two knockdowns to stop Grano, fighting out of Hebron (CT), in the eighth round of their WBF All-Americas title bout Sept. 27, 2008.

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Undefeated Professional boxer Roberto Benitez is on the Cover and
featured in a 6 page article. (Page 46) on this month's
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NEW YORK AND LOS ANGELES MEDIA TOUR TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 AND 10

NEW YORK (February 1) . . . After 17 years the wait is over as sure-fire future Hall of Famers Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins and Roy "The Terminator" Jones Jr. collide in a long awaited rematch that will add the final chapter to their 17-year rivalry. The Rivals: Hopkins vs. Jones II is set for Saturday, April 3 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nev. The bout will be broadcast live on pay-per-view beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

The fighters will participate in a press tour with stops in New York and Los Angeles next Tuesday and Wednesday, February 9 and 10, respectively.

Hopkins (50-5-1, 32 KOs) and Jones (54-6, 40 KOs), two of boxing's most decorated and recognizable fighters who have given fans more than two decades worth of brilliant ring memories, will put it all on the line and leave no doubts as to who gets the bragging rights.

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Comcast SportsNet will air the Andrew Golota – Tomasz Adamek IBF Heavyweight International Championship fight in the Chicago area, on Monday, February 1st at 7:30 pm CT, and Wednesday, February 3 at 11:00 pm CT. This is the first opportunity to see this exciting fight in the U.S., it was originally only broadcast on TV in Poland.

On February 6th at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, Tomasz ‘Goral’ Adamek, the IBF Heavyweight International Champion (37-1, 27 KO), will take on Jason “Big Six” Estrada (16-2, 4 KOs) of Providence, Rhode Island, in a 12 round title defense. The fight is promoted by Main Events and Ziggy Promotions in association with Classic Entertainment and Sports Inc.

Fans who cannot make it to “The Rock” to see the live show can watch it online via GoFightLive.tv for $9.99. Visit http://www.gofightlive.tv/showEvent.do?event=581
to purchase the fight.

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On Friday night, in front of a sold out arena at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, NV, Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and Let's Get It On Promotions put together an action packed card on ESPN's "Friday Night Fights" headlined by Curtis "Showtime" Stevens, taking on Jesse Brinkley in an Official IBF eliminator for the number two ranking in the super middleweight division.

CURTIS STEVENS AND JESSE BRINKLEY ENGAGED IN AN ALL OUT WAR ON FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS

Both fighters prior to the fight promised fireworks, and that's exactly what the audience got, as Stevens came out fast and hard in the first, landing vicious left hooks that immediately caught the attention of Brinkley. A left hook near the end of the first caught Brinkley flush on the cheek and created a nasty welt under his right eye.

The middle rounds saw good, highly competitive action, as both fighters showed they were not afraid to stand and trade, which continuously brought the crowd into a roaring frenzy.

While Stevens seemed to be landing the heavier of the blows, Brinkley kept pressing forward and landed shots of his own. In the 6th a big right hand from Brinkley rocked Stevens. Brinkley immediately looked to capitalize and jumped on Stevens, as Stevens laid on the ropes, waving Brinkley to keep coming. Another short right hand caught Stevens on the jaw, forcing him to take a knee to gain his composure.

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Photo Credits: Mike Gladysz

From Adamek:

When asked about his weight and Cruiserweight vs. Heavyweight:
“This weight is natural for me, very comfortable. I am eating more, I am not hungry. For the fight maybe I will weigh what I weigh today, 222lbs. This is my natural weight. This time I am happier when I go into training.”

“Cruiserweight was more difficult for me. I always had a problem getting to the weight, especially when I was 175. I feel very good at this weight. I feel faster. The difference in training is the sparring partners are heavier, 240, 250lbs. But I feel stronger because my weight is natural.”

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NEW YORK lightweight prospect “Hammerin” Hank Lundy brought a touch of his Philadelphia fighting to Boston last night, defeating former Cuban amateur standout Richard “El Tigre” Abril by a 10-round split decision, in the “Boston Pop” main event at The Roxy.

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By: Paul Strauss

Lot's of power exhibited at Madison Square Garden Theatre tonight. First, Ireland's John Duddy made short work of Juan Astorga with a kayo at 1:55 of the first round. Then Yuriorkis Gamboa looked like he was operating at a different speed altogether than anyone else in the theatre when he demonstrated he couldn't miss against Rogers Mtagwa. Then along came power punching JuanMa Lopez, who proceeded to punished Steven Luevano into a seventh round TKO

The most impressive performance of the night was that of Yuriorkis Gamboa. Although he didn't knock Mtagwa out in the first round, it certainly looked like he good if he really wanted. The Tiger from Tanzania was game, and tried desperately, but every time he tried to throw a punch, especially his right, he would be eating Gamboa's hard left hook. The heavy hands of Gamboa were clearly evident when his left hook landed on the forehead of Mtagwa, but still put him down. That was in the first round. After scoring that knockdown, Gamboa seemed content with strolling around the ring a bit. It was almost like he wanted to Mtagwa to recover so he could get a little more work.

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IBF-, WBO- and IBO World Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko defends his titles against Eddie Chambers on March 20th at ESPRIT arena Düsseldorf, Germany. Chambers is the current WBO #1 and the official challenger. On fight night, the arena, homefield of 2. Bundesleague Club Fortuna Düsseldorf, will have a capacity of 51.000 seats.

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On Saturday February 6th, Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing will present its "Super Saturday" boxing show, on the eve of the Big Game Sunday, from the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. Headlining the card is Atlantic City's, Shamone "The Truth" Alvarez (20-2, 11KO) taking on hard hitting, Lou Duva trained, Alexis Camacho (17-2, 16KO) in a ten round welterweight showdown. In the co-feature bout of the evening, exciting heavyweight fan favorite, Vinny Maddalone (32-6, 23KO) squares off against Dominique Alexander (19- 7-1, 9KO) in a heavyweight special attraction. The entire card will be broadcast live on GoFightLive.tv.

Fighting for the first time in 2010 will be Star Boxing's highly touted up and coming prospect Yathomas Riley (7-0, 5KO) when he takes on Walter Foster (4-1, 4KO). The bout is scheduled for six rounds in the light heavyweight division. The 2006 National Golden Gloves, and PAL Champion, has tore through the competition since turning pro in 2008. The Florida native, now living and training in the Bronx, has gained valuable experience serving as one of the lead sparring partners for former light heavyweight champion Glen Johnson on multiple occasions.

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“Around The Ring”

By: Bobby Breen

Photo - Carlos Tamara (center) flanked by trainer Butch Sanchez (L) and manager Nelson Fernandez (R).

1/24/10. Hats off to NJ resident Carlos Tamara. Tamara travelled to the Philippines last Sunday to face Brian Viloria for the IBF Light-Flyweight Championship this past Friday night Jan. 23rd. In a brutal slugfest that lasted almost 12 rounds Tamara sent the three-time World Champion Viloria to the hospital for tests and observation. The fight was halted by TKO at 1:45 of round 12th round with Tamara winning his first world title in three attempts. Tamara previously held the WBC and WBO Latino Light-Flyweight titles.

Viloria known as “The Hawaiian Punch” is a former Olympian (2000 Sydney) and was a standout amateur boxer winning a National Golden Gloves title in 1999. Tamara came to NJ via Columbia where he was a world class amateur boxer competing in the Pan-Am Games and Olympics (2004 Athens). He has struggled working small jobs and training waiting for his chance to become a world champion. Managed by Nelson Fernandez and trained by Butch Sanchez, Tamara trains out of the Bergen County PAL gym and carries himself as a true champion both in and outside the ring. His dream was to return to his native Bogota, Columbia a world champion. His record now is 21-4-0 (15KO’s). Congratulations Champ!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPQ9zXplvRI
Alex "The Brick City Bullet" Perez

Interviewed by: Top NYC trainer, Ricky Ray Taylor
http://www.boxerdrillz.com/

By: Jim Amato

For a decade ( 1952-1962 ) Joey Giambra was a mainstay among the middleweight elite. Still he never received a shot at the middleweight title. In fact he received his only title shot at the tail end of his career battling for the newly created junior middleweight division. He was not successful. Nevertheless in his prime he was as good as any middleweight contender in the world.

Joey turned pro in 1949 and went undefeated in his first seventeen fights. His first loss was to tough veteran Johnny Ceserio in 1951. He then reeled off ten straight victories before losing a 1952 decision to the great Joey Giardello. Giambra would come right back to beat Giardello in a rematch.

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Former NY State Athletic Commission Chairman Ron Scott Stevens is playwright Former World Middleweight Champion Doug DeWitt is among cast leads

Play begins on Feb 4 at Soho Playhouse in NY

NEW YORK, NY (JANUARY 20, 2010) – Ron Scott Stevens’ off-Broadway dramatic production, The Cutting Den, begins its three-week run on Feb 4 at the Soho Playhouse (15 Vandam) in NY, it was announced today by executive producer Barbara “Basia” Mosinski. The six-character play stars Clyde Baldo and Marlo Marron, while former world middleweight champion Doug DeWitt also appears in a lead role. Award winning director Richard Caliban, fresh off his enormous success at Fringe Festival, will steer the production.

The Cutting Den is a modern day flood story set in a Brooklyn barbershop/bookie parlor during the first week of the Major League baseball season. When debts go unpaid sparks fly until the shop burns red-hot. More information about the play can be found at www.thecuttingdenoffbroadway.com

Ticket prices, $55 and $30, can be purchased by visiting www.sohoplayhouse.com
Group sales (10 or more tickets) can be purchased through http://groups.telecharge.com
Students who show their ID at the box office can purchase tickets for a 20% discount. Evening performances are at 8 PM Tuesday-Saturday and matinees are at 3 PM on Saturday and Sunday. The play will run from Feb 4 -21.

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(January 21, 2010)— Producer John Edmonds Kozma (Nick Cassavetes' Kentucky Rhapsody) has announced plans to turn the life of legendary boxing trainer and manager Lou Duva into a feature film.

Lou Duva with Danny Serratelli of Brick City Training

"We've seen a lot of great films about fighters in the past," says Kozma. "Whether about real-life legends like Jake LaMotta or Muhammed Ali, or fictional characters like Rocky Balboa, Hollywood has always focused on the guy in the ring. I thought it would be a great slant on the genre if we told the story through the eyes of someone who lived through it, and observed it, for over 80 years. Lou's literally a walking history book...and has a million colorful tales to tell."

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LOS ANGELES, January 21 – A comprehensive analysis by highly-regarded punch stat compiler and analyst CompuBox supports Team Shumenov’s original contention, as well as the contention of the vast majority of fans in attendance, that Beibut Shumenov deserved to win a unanimous 12-round decision against Gabriel Campillo in their August 15, 2009 World Boxing Association (WBA) Light Heavyweight World Championship fight.

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Jan. 19, 2010) – Professional boxing returns to Boston this Friday night as Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES) presents “Boston Pop,” headlined by exciting Philadelphia junior welterweight “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy against former Cuban amateur star Richard “El Tigre” Abril in the 10-round main event at The Roxy in the famed Theater District.

Lundy (16-0-1, 10 KOs), fighting out of Philadelphia, has boldly predicted a win by third-round stoppage against Abril (12-1, 6 KOs), whose lone loss was by a 10-round split decision to Breidis Prescott, who in his following fight knocked out rising star Amir Khan in the opening round.

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Since the 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti on Tuesday evening, I have been focusing on my family and the Haitian people who are facing an inconceivable battle for survival while still trying to continue to prepare for an opportunity I have dreamt of since childhood. I lost several family members to the earthquake and after two days without word, was relieved to learn that my sister, Naomi and her daughter, Jessica survived, but were left homeless. I have seen the pain in my parents’ eyes as they attempt to understand what has happened to our homeland and recognize a place they once called home.

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PHILADELPHIA (JANUARY 16, 2009)—Victor Vasquez and Coy Evans thrilled a near capacity crowd at The Arena in Philadelphia as they scored thrilling knockouts that highlighted a five bout card that was promoted by Greg Robinson’s Productions in association with Unleashed Beverage Company.
Vasquez and Gustavo Dailey waged a six round Lightweight war in what was the main event of the evening.

Dailey came out firing and landed some hard wining shots for which Vasquez was successful in countering and the two way battle was on from the outset of the fight. The two stood toe to toe as they exchanged being the boss for moments of a time.

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By: Jim Amato

One of the better middleweights of the 1970's was New Orleans native Tony Licata. The smooth boxing Licata turned professional in 1969 and was undefeated in his first 52 fights, ( 49-0-3 ). During that streak he defeated the likes of Mike Pusateri, Luis Vinales, Jose Chirino, Art Hernandez, Denny Moyer, Emile Griffith, Cubby " Top Cat " Jackson, Mike Baker and Vinnie Curto. He suffered his first loss in 1975 on an upset decision to Argentina's Ramon Mendez. Tony came right back to outscore Mendez in a rematch.

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BOSTON (Jan. 16, 2010) – Two-time WBA heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz has returned to his roots in Boston for what will most likely be the last visit before his 12th world title fight, against new WBA title-holder David “Hayemaker” Haye, sometime in April or May.

An official announcement of the date and venue for Haye-Ruiz will reportedly be made very soon. Ruiz (44-8-1, 30 KOs), who recently inked a deal with Oscar de la Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, is the WBA No. 1 contender as well as the first and only world heavyweight champion of Latino heritage.

Brick City Training's Danny Serratelli and 2-time Heavyweight Champ John Ruiz

Ruiz’ 10-day stay in Boston, which borders the city of Chelsea where John was raised, includes a guest appearance Tuesday night at the Muscle Team 2010 fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, open workout for the public and media Wednesday (4-6 PM/ET) at the South Boston Boxing Club, and invitation to attend Friday night’s “Boston Pop” pro boxing card at The Roxy in Boston’s famed Theater District from promoter Jimmy Burchfield (Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc.).

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