LAS VEGAS, NEV. (May 3, 2011) – Congressman MANNY PACQUIAO and SUGAR SHANE MOSLEY have broken their respective California training camps, in Hollywood and Big Bear, and arrive in custom-designed buses at the Fight Capital of the World, Las Vegas. Next stop, Fight Week for the biggest boxing event of the year. Pacquiao and Mosley, with world titles in 11 weight divisions between them, will tangle for Pacquiao’s World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title on Saturday night at the MGM Grand, which has been sold out for three weeks.
Fans of the popular world champion fighters can greet them Today! Tuesday, May 3, at the Porte Cochere and inside the front lobby of the MGM Grand. Mosley and premier trainer Naazim Richardson will arrive at Noon PT. Pacquiao and World-Famous Freddie Roach, the five-time Boxing Writers Association of America Trainer of the Year Award on Friday, will arrive at 12:30 p.m. PT. All four, plus Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum, will be available for interviews.
Pacquiao vs. Mosley, promoted by Top Rank, in association with MP Promotions, Sugar Shane Mosley Promotions, Tecate and MGM Grand, will televised Live on Pay-Per-View.
Sam Webb vs. Prince Arron on 5/13
SAM WEBB turned down a chance to gate crash the world rankings because of his lifelong ambition to win a Lonsdale belt outright.
The British light-middleweight champion needs two more notches to win his treasured belt for keeps.
Webb (17-1) will be on the brink of that provided he comes through his second defence on Friday May 13 at Medway Park Leisure Centre, Gillingham against Manchester’s Prince Arron (20-3-1).
Webb, 29, won the title when he shocked Anthony Small last year and made a successful defence knocking out Martin Concepcion in 11 rounds back in October.
Chislehurst’s Webb was offered a European title fight against world ranked Lukas Konecny, but refused because winning the Lonsdale belt is a dream.
Webb said: “Ever since I was a kid I have had visions of owning a Lonsdale belt and if I beat Arron I will almost be there.
“The European title is tempting because winning it would get me a world ranking, but right now the British crown is my world title.
“Once I have that belt for keeps I will move on.”
Promoter Frank Maloney said: “It is fantastic that Sam is a fighter who wants to bring credibility to the British crown.
“The Lonsdale belt is of the greatest belts in boxing history and the envy of the world, but it could be said that some fighters use it as a stepping stone and nothing more.”
In the chief support Blackpool’s Brian Rose (16-1-1) makes the first defence of his English light-middleweight crown against Swanley’s unbeaten Martin Welsh (9-0).
A special attraction features Chatham heavyweight sensation Tom Dallas (14-0) whose opponent will be named later this week.
Tickets for the fantastic night of action are available at £30 and £65 ringside from www.frankmaloney.com and 0871 226 1508
NOTRE DAME BOXING CHAMPION MIKE LEE HEADS TO LAS VEGAS FOR ESPN2’S FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS
HOUSTON, TX (May 3, 2011) Notre Dame Boxing Champion Mike Lee heads to the boxing capital of the world, Las Vegas , Nevada this Friday night, May 6th for a four round light heavyweight showdown against Gilbert Gastelum on ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights from the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.
The 23 year old Lee, displaying a rare combination of “Brains and Brawn”, graduated from the University Of Notre Dame at top of his class in 2009 with a Finance Degree.
Currently Lee is a top rated light heavyweight professional boxer, having compiled an undefeated record of 4-0-0 with three knockouts.
The Wheaton, Illinois native was a three-time Notre Dame Boxing Champion and after winning the Chicago Golden Gloves signed with Top Rank Incorporated.
Known for his devastating power in both hands, Lee has relocated to Houston, Texas, training full time under the world renowned Ronnie Shields.
On February 26th, Lee brutally stopped Pablo Gomez in the first round at the Palms Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The destructive knockout was featured in a two page photo spread in ESPN The Magazine (March 22, 2011 issue).
As has been the case in Lee’s previous fights, a huge crowd of Notre Dame Alums and Chicagoland supporters will be in attendance on Friday night at Mandalay Bay.
ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino is presented by Top Rank Incorporated.
For more information on Mike Lee, please visit his website at www.mikeleeboxing.com and follow him on Facebook at Mike Lee (Boxer). Further information can also be obtained on the Top Rank Incorporated website at www.toprank.com
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