Former world title challenger Alejandro Valdez will make his return to the ring this Saturday night against Genaro Carmago headlining a seven bout action packed card at the Explanada Tecate in Ciudad Obregon, Sonora Mexico . The Valdez/Carmago super bantamweight bout is scheduled for ten rounds. The 25 year old Valdez , 20-3-2 (14KO’s), had been undefeated in his previous seventeen bouts prior to challenging WBC bantamweight title holder Hozumi Hasegawa on October 16th on Tokyo, Japan .. After a flurry of action in which Valdez appeared hurt but still defending himself, the bout was surprisingly stopped by referee Michael Griffin in the second round.
Said manager Frank Espinoza, “At the time we were very upset with the stoppage, but Alex has been in the gym training diligently and is focused on getting another world title shot in the near future. He’s excited to be fighting Carmago on Saturday night.”
Valdez is currently world ranked #11 by both the WBC and the IBF.
A native of Sinaloa, Mexico, Carmago brings a record of 24-6-0 (17KO’s) into the battle with Valdez. On February 6, 2009, he stopped Victor Rodriguez in the sixth round in his hometown to win the Mexican Pacific Coast Super Bantamweight Title.
The ESPINOZA BOXING CLUB was started in 1991 by Los Angeles area businessman Frank Espinoza.
Espinoza, born and bred in East Los Angeles, was a huge fan of the sport and eventually went on to establish himself as one of the top managers in the world of boxing.
In 2006, Espinoza was awarded the Manager of the Year award from the World Boxing Hall of Fame and inducted into the California Boxing Hall of Fame.
Espinoza’s management style has earned him numerous accolades from several respected print and internet boxing writers. In the September 2008 issue of Ring Magazine, Espinoza was praised for his outstanding handling of the career of junior featherweight world champion and “Pound for Pound” superstar Israel “EL MAGNIFICO” Vazquez.
Along with managing Vazquez also manages a young squad of talented and promising fighters composed of Luis Ramos, Carlos Molina, Abraham Lopez, Ronny Rios, Manny “Suavecito” Roman and Jesus “Pollo” Hernandez.
Among the world champions Espinoza has managed in the past are Martin “Gallito” Castillo, Enrique Sanchez, Isidro “ Chino ” Garcia and “Mighty” Mike Anchondo.
It is the goal of the Espinoza Boxing Club to always fight for our fighter’s best interests and to maximize their potential.
Tarver on TV One Access for “The Big 4-OH!”
Burbank, Calif. – June 5, 2009 – Three-time world light heavyweight champion and “Rocky Balboa” co-star ANTONIO TARVER will be featured on the next “TV One Access,” when host Tatyana Ali and correspondent Quddus celebrate the hottest 40-year-olds in Hollywood. “The Big 4-OH!” is an hour-long special produced by TV One’s monthly entertainment news program, “TV One Access.” The special premieres This Sunday! June 7, on cable’s TV One. http://www.accesshollywood.com/topic/tv-one
In this episode, “TV One Access” is hosting a birthday bash in honor of the biggest ballers, shot callers and power players who are at the top of their game at the age of 40. Some of the celebrities joining Tarver included a wide range from actor Terrance Howard and “Grey’s Anatomy” star Chandra Wilson to retired NFL football star Emmit Smith.
“Just call me fly at 40,” said Tarver who hit the milestone last November. “Last month I took an undefeated 26-year-old world champion in Chad Dawson into deep water making him fight a full 12 rounds. Ted Williams won a batting title at 40 and Jack Nicklaus became a Masters champion for the sixth time at 46. Keep that rocking chair in storage, the best is yet to come for me in the ring and on the silver screen.”
“With so many of Hollywood’s hottest stars turning 40 this year, ‘TV One Access’ decided to throw a grown and sexy birthday bash to celebrate this milestone year,” said Monique Chenault, Senior Producer, “TV One Access.” “Each star honored in this special episode, ‘The Big 4-OH!’ is proof that the good life begins at 40 years young.”
Diddy, the hip-hop mogul and father of five who heads up Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group, turns 40 later this fall. Diddy is also a successful rapper and actor and is worth an estimated $300 million. Rapper Jay-Z, who also runs Def Jam Records and is married to actress and singer Beyonce, turns 40 this December.
Also included are singer/actress Jennifer Lopez, who turns 40 this summer and is a multi-faceted business woman who has a successful clothing line and is the mother of twins and Tyler Perry, the successful writer, director, actor and producer whose successful films include “Diary Of A Mad Black Woman” and “Madea Goes to Jail.” Rounding out the group is Singer Al B. Sure and rapper O’Shea “Ice Cube” Jackson.
Jo Jo Dan defends his belts!
Junior Welterweight contender Jo Jo Dan (ROMANIA) won an 12 round unanimous decision against tough journeyman Walter Sergio Gomez (ARGENTINA). With the win, Jo Jo Dan (#5 WBC, #7 WBA) defended his WBC CONTINENTAL AMERICAS and NABA Titles in front of a packed house in his home town of Bucharest , Romania . On the under card, featherweight prospect Viorel Simion (ROMANIA) defended his WBC MEDITERANEAN Title against much more experienced David Kiilu (KENYA) with a 12 round unanimous decision. Ex amateur Junior World Champion heavyweight Bogdan Dinu ( Romania ) improved to 4-0-0, 2 KO with his 2nd consecutive 1st round KO, his opponent, tough journeyman Nikolay Marinov (BULGARIA) went down early from two powerful uppercuts and he failed to get up in time. In another heavyweight contest, Lucian Bot (ROMANIA) won a close decision over 6 rounds against Ivor Marincev (Bulgaria.) and improved his record to 11-0-1, 5 KO. The card was promoted by GANKOR PROMOTIONS.