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Mike Jones Decisions Tough Challenger Bruseles

By Robert Brizel March 3rd, 2010 All Boxing Results

Saturday night at Bally's Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey unbeaten Philadelphia boxer Mike Jones brought his record to 20-0 (16) retaining the NABA Welterweight Title with a 10 round decision over tough challenger Henry 'El Nitro' Bruseles, of Puerto Rico. The card was promoted by Top Rank in association with Peltz Boxing Promotions.

Bruseles, now 28-4-1 (15) a winner of seven consecutive bouts since losing to Floyd Mayweather in a WBC eliminator in 2005, gave away reach and height to Jones, who peppered him with jab combinations all night. Bruseles hung tough and with eight of his previous bouts that went the distance, wasn't going anywhere.

He won the first, third and fifth rounds by landing outside shots, and some pretty good counter shots to the head and body. Jones landed many big right hands to win at least seven, maybe eight of the ten rounds. Jones, ranked eight by the WBA and eleventh by IBF, stated "I like going 10 rounds with competition. Bruseles is a veteran. I'm not disappointed."

 

 

Top Rank Boxing: Pavlik vs. Martinez Tickets On Sale Monday

By Boxing Press February 20th, 2010 All Press Releases

WBC/WBO Middleweight Champion Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik returns to Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall on Saturday, April 17 to defend his titles against WBC super welterweight champion Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez.

Pavlik (36-1, 32 KOs), who over two years ago, in a near sold-out Boardwalk Hall which included thousands making the trek from his hometown of Youngstown, OH, became WBO and WBC champion by knocking out the previously undefeated and undisputed middleweight champion Jermain Taylor in a bout selected as the “Fight of the Year” by the Boxing Writers Association of America. More...

 

 

Boxing Icon Manny Pacquiao To Meet Fans On Valentine’s Day

By Boxing Press February 12th, 2010 All Press Releases

Seven-division world champion, Congressional candidate and boxing’s No. 1 pound for pound fighter and box office attraction Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao will be hosting a Valentine’s Fans Day on Sunday, February 14, beginning at 1 p.m., at the Embassy Suites Hotel Los Angeles-Glendale. More...

 

 

Peltz Boxing: Mike Jones Training For Feb 27 Bruseles Clash

By Boxing Press February 5th, 2010 All Press Releases

Unbeaten Mike Jones, of North Philadelphia, has settled into training camp 30 miles outside of Philadelphia in Langhorne, PA, for his Feb. 27 match at Bally's Atlantic City, NJ, with former world-title challenger Henry Bruseles, of Gurabo, Puerto Rico, for the NABA welterweight title.

Jones splits his workouts between the Newtown Athletic Club in Newtown, PA, and the Hard Rock Gym in Langhorne. Jones, 27, is ranked No. 8 by the WBA, No. 11 by the IBF and No. 16 by the WBC. His 19-0 record includes 16 knockouts. More...

 

 

Peltz Boxing: Roman vs. Rosado Added To Feb 27 Atlantic City Fight Card

By Boxing Press January 27th, 2010 All Press Releases

Junior middleweights Saul Roman, of Tijuana, Mexico, and Gabriel Rosado, of Philadelphia, PA, collide in a scheduled 10-round match Saturday evening, Feb. 27, at Bally’s Atlantic City.

The Roman-Rosado fight will be the semifinal to the 10-round main event which features Mike Jones, of Philadelphia, PA, making the fourth defense of his NABA welterweight title against Henry Bruseles, of Gurabo, Puerto Rico. More...

 

 

Nonito Donaire Boxing Workout Open To Public This Saturday

By Boxing Press January 27th, 2010 All Press Releases

WBA interim super flyweight champion Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire, will host a Media Workout at Undisputed Gym at 883 East San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, Calif., 94070 on Saturday, January 30, beginning at 1 p.m. PT. Donaire's workout will be open to the public.

Managed by Cameron Dunkin, Donaire (22-1, 14 KOs), of General Santos City, Philippines, fighting out of San Leandro, Calif., defends his title against top-rated contender Gerson Guerrero (34-8, 26 KOs), of Mexico City, in the main event of “Latin Fury 13 / Pinoy Power 3.” More...

 

 

Boxing Update: Pacquiao vs. Clottey Tickets On Sale Saturday

By Boxing Press January 20th, 2010 All Press Releases

The stars will fight, big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas!

Jerry Jones and Bob Arum, owner of the Dallas Cowboys and chairman of Top Rank, respectively, announced today that Cowboys Stadium would be the site of The Event: Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey World Welterweight Championship.

This marks one of the biggest world title fights to be held in a major U.S. sports stadium since the Muhammad Ali – Ken Norton World Heavyweight Championship in Yankee Stadium in 1976, also promoted by Top Rank. More...

 

 

Top Rank Boxing: Jones vs. Bruseles Feb 27 In Atlantic City

By Boxing Press January 7th, 2010 All Press Releases

Unbeaten NABA welterweight champion and Top-10 contender Mike Jones, of Philadelphia, PA, makes the fourth defense of his title when he faces Henry Bruseles, of Gurabo, Puerto Rico, in the main event of an all-action card, Saturday evening, February 27, at Bally’s Atlantic City. The first bout will begin 8.30 p.m. More...

 

 

Boxing Press Conference: Lopez vs. Luevano – Gamboa vs. Mtagwa

By Jim Everett December 5th, 2009 All Boxing Previews

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Thursday at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Top Rank held a press conference to announce their upcoming world championship doubleheader featuring Juan Manual Lopez, 27-0 (24), who will move up in weight to challenge WBO Featherweight champion, Steven Luevano, 37-1-1 (15).

Also featured is WBA Featherweight champion, Yuriorkis Gamboa, 16-0 (14), against Rogers Mtagwa, 26-13-2 (18). Both championships will be televised on HBO’s Boxing After Dark on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Madison Square Garden.

Last October it was Lopez who faced Mtagwa in what turned out to be a difficult fight for him. After Lopez built an early lead on the score cards both fighters began trading power punches and throwing bombs. Lopez staggered but did not go down showing tremendous heart to get through the final rounds as Mtagwa was on the attack. Although Lopez won a unanimous decision Mtagwa felt he had won the bout and was robbed of the victory. More...

 

 

Top Rank Boxing: Two World Titles On Line At MSG Jan 23

By Boxing Press December 5th, 2009 All Press Releases

World champions Juan Manuel Lopez, Steven Luevano and Yuriorkis Gamboa, and Top-10 contender Rogers Mtagwa will kickoff the new decade in separate world featherweight title fights, Saturday, January 23, in the WaMu Theater in the “Mecca of Boxing,” Madison Square Garden. More...

 

 

WBC Joins Forces With Top Rank For Wounded Warrior Project

By Boxing Press November 12th, 2009 All Press Releases

Top Rank has lined up some special activities in support of the Wounded Warrior Project in Las Vegas as part of the great battle between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto. More...

 

 

X-Cel Boxing: Grant, Rahman Featured On “Night Of The Heavy Hitters” Dec 3

By Boxing Press October 28th, 2009 All Press Releases

The promoter leading a revival of Western New York boxing, Nick Garone of X-Cel Worldwide, is announcing yet another eye-catching world-class event.

On December 3 at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York, Garone will present "Night Of The Heavy Hitters", in association with Bob Arum's Top Rank, featuring former undisputed and two-time heavyweight champion Hasim "The Rock" Rahman (45-7-2, 36 KOs) in the main event, with former #1 heavyweight contender and world title challenger "Big" Michael Grant (45-3, 33 KOs) in the chief supporting bout. More...

 

 

Top Rank Boxing Releases Statement About Kelly Pavlik Injury

By Boxing Press October 22nd, 2009 All Press Releases

"This morning we were advised that Kelly Pavlik's recovery of his left hand has not progressed as projected by Dr. Peter J. Evans, Director of the Cleveland Clinic Upper Extremity Center,” said Todd duBoef, president of Top Tank, Pavlik’s promoter.

"As a result of this, Kelly is unable to close his left hand which prohibits him from being prepared for a December 5 middleweight championship defense against Paul Williams. More...

 

 

Top Rank Boxing Spotlight On Lopez And Gamboa

By Boxing Press October 8th, 2009 All Press Releases

Two title fights take place at New York's Madison Square Garden Saturday, October 10 as WBO junior feather champ Juan Manuel Lopez defends against Rogers Mtagwa and WBA feather titlist Yuriorkis Gamboa puts his belt at risk against Whyber Garcia on "Latin Fury 12: Island Warriors".

Juan Manuel Lopez: He’s a real tough guy and I know he can take a lot of punches. I don’t think it’s going to be an easy fight and I know it is going to be a long fight. More...

 

 

Top Rank Boxing Spotlight On Yuriorkis Gamboa

By Boxing Press October 3rd, 2009 All Press Releases

Todd duBoef, President Top Rank: I think when everybody saw Gamboa the first time, the first time you saw him on television you saw how exciting he was. He has very much a Trinidad-esque charisma.

And Solis is in a division searching for “Mr. Heavyweight.” I think that Solis, with his amateur credentials, was something that being in a partnership with Ahmet Öhner and Arena Box-Promotion, his organization, was something that Top Rank wanted to pursue because we believed in the product and build exposure around him. More...

 

 

Pavlik vs. Williams Boxing Clash Lands On HBO Fight Card

By Boxing Press October 2nd, 2009 All Press Releases

World Middleweight Champion Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik returns to Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall on Saturday, December 5, for the biggest gamble of his world title reign as he faces two-division world champion Paul “The Punisher” Williams.

Promoted by Top Rank and Goossen Tutor Promotions, in association with Caesars Atlantic City, the Pavlik vs. Williams world title fight will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing, beginning at 9:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. PT.

Combined, these two sluggers boast an incredible record of 72-2 (58 KOs), a winning percentage of 98% and a victory by knockout ratio of 80%. More...

 

 

Top Rank Boxing: Lopez, Gamboa, Duddy At MSG October 10

By Boxing Press August 28th, 2009 All Press Releases

Undefeated world champions Juan Manuel Lopez and Yuriorkis Gamboa defend their titles, in separate fights, headlining “Island Warriors: Latin Fury 12,” Saturday, October 10, from the “Mecca of Boxing,” Madison Square Garden.

Lopez will be defending his WBO junior featherweight title against top contender and Tanzania native Rogers Mtagwa while Gamboa will be defending his WBA featherweight belt against Panamanian strongman Whyber Garcia. More...

 

 

Boxing Result: Donaire Outclasses Concepcion For Interim WBA Belt

By Richard Eberline August 16th, 2009 All Boxing Results

The world's top flyweight is now in the running for that same position at super flyweight after Nonito Donaire handled the jump up to 115 pounds by outboxing Rafael Concepcion last night at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas, NV.

At stake was the Interim WBA super fly crown, which Concepcion held at one point last year, and the Panamanian made every effort to make Donaire get into the trenches as Concepcion's natural size advantage was maximized after coming in more than four pounds above the super flyweight limit.

Concepcion might not have been able to assume the title even if he won the bout due to the weight overage but Donaire had no such limitation and fought a textbook bout, taking advantage of his edge in experience and quickness to outbox his bigger foe.

The busier style of Concepcion made it close but in the end, the judges favored the accuracy of Donaire, who was awarded a UD via scores of 117-111, 116-112 and 115-113. More...

 

 

Boxing Preview: Nonito Donaire vs. Rafael Concepcion

By Richard Eberline August 15th, 2009 All Boxing Previews

IBF light fly kingpin Nonito Donaire heads up to super flyweight tonight at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas, NV, contending for the Interim WBA crown against Panama's Rafael Concepcion.

Donaire, 21-1 (14), is coming off three title defenses of the IBF strap he won by expertly dismantling Aussie bomber Vic Darchinyan two years ago and the Filipino stylist should be able to handle the challenge of Concepcion with equal dexterity.

Concepcion, 13-3 (8), won the Interim WBA super fly title by gunning down previously undefeated AJ Banal a year ago but was stopped in the ninth in his next bout during a slugfest with Mexico's Jorge Arce, losing the interim belt in the process.

The Panama City man regained his footing with an eight rounds points verdict over aging ex-WBO minimumweight boss Kermin Guardia in February but will have to pull off a career best performance if he is to overcome the higher skilled Donaire.

The chief support bout features WBO feather champ Steven Luevano, 36-1-1 (15), meeting the challenge of WBC International beltholder Bernabe Concepcion, 29-1-1 (16), in what should be a good contest.

 

 

Boxing Quotes: Donaire vs Concepcion

By Boxing Press August 12th, 2009 All Press Releases

Rafael Concepcion:"I know Las Vegas and I know there will be Latino fans in the arena rooting for me on Saturday night. There will be Mexican fans for sure on my side. I've trained hard and I will win. Panama fighters do not lose to Filipinos. We're 4-0 in title fights."

Nonito Donaire: "I've seen one video of Concepcion. He has a lot of heart which tells me he can be very dangerous inside the ring. I am going to rely on my speed and power to get through this one. Before I leave the 115 pound division, I want to fight Jorge Arce and Fernando Montiel. Those two are on my mind and it doesn't matter who is first." More...

 


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