Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing won the purse bid for the Vacant IBF Welterweight Championship of the World between Star Boxing’s IBF #2 rated Delvin Rodriguez (24-2-2, 14KO) and IBF #3 rated Isaac Hlatshwayo (28-1-1, 10KO). The winning bid was $136,000.00. Star Boxing, who promotes Rodriquez, beat out the bid of Branco Sports Productions, whose bid was $127,500..
Rodriguez and Hlatshwayo are familiar with one another. The two fought back on November 17th, 2008, in Hlatshwayo’s home country of South Africa in an official IBF welterweight title eliminator. While the bout was ruled a draw, many who witnessed the fight, including a large majority of the South African press, felt Rodriguez deserved the victory. Now Rodriguez will have a chance to get his revenge and this time with Star winning the bid, the fight will likely take place on U.S. soil.
The fight will be promoted by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing and should be officially announced shortly.
Undefeated Heavyweight Prospect Ashanti Jordan Makes TV Debut on ESPN 2 Friday Night Fights
San Jose California (June 12, 2009) – Golden Boy Promotions undefeated heavyweight prospect, Ashanti “The Boss” Jordan (9-0, 7 KO’s), makes his TV debut tonight on ESPN 2 “Friday Night Fights” when he faces Andrae Carthron in a six round bout at the HP Pavilion in San Jose.
Jordan, recognized as a complete fighter with power in both hands is ready for the spotlight. “I’m excited to be fighting on TV for the first time,” said Jordan. “I’ve done all the proper training for this fight and I’ll be ready to go. This is my time to shine on national television.” Ashanti weighed in at 222.6 while Carthron tipped the scales at 213.6.
Tickets, priced at $100.00, $75.00, $50.00 and $25.00, are on sale now at the HP Pavilion Ticket Office, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information visit www.goldenboypromotions.com
“Tinley Park Rumble” Tonight At Tinley Park Convention Center
June 12 (Merrillville, In) – Fighters for Octavius James’ One In A Million Inc.’s loaded card dubbed the “Tinley Park Rumble” looked incredible as they hit the scales prior to their showdowns tonight at the Holiday Inn/ Tinley Park Convention Center.
Former sparring partners look to settle the score in what is shaping up to be a brutal and bruising 10-round main event when Michael “Midnight Stalker” Walker (19-2-2, 12 KOs) and Iron” Orphius Waite (5-0, 3 KOs) lock horns in tonight Main Event.
“All the talking and stared downs are over for them and it’s time to see who really is the best,” said Octavius James, C.E.O. of One In A Million, of the highly anticipated Walker vs. Waite main event.
Tickets for Tonights “Tinley Park Rumble” will be available at the Main Entrance of the Convention Center . Tickets can be purchased at VIP $100, VIP ringside $75, ringside $50 and general admission $30
The Tinley Park Convention Center located at 18501 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley Park, IL, which is just 20 minutes from Northwest Indiana, doors will open at 7 p.m. with the first bout at 8 p.m.