***LIVE ON SKY BOX OFFICE***
WEIGH-IN RESULTS FROM THE O2
Weights from today’s title fight weigh-the O2 Arena today:
The World Boxing Organization (WBO) Light-Heavyweight Championship of the World
Nathan Cleverly (12st 6lb 10oz) v Aleksy Kuziemski (12st 6lb 12oz)
The British and Commonwealth Super-Middleweight Championships
James DeGale (11st 13lb 6oz) v George Groves (11st 13lb 7oz)
The Vacant WBO Intercontinental Welterweight Championship
Frankie Gavin (10st 7lb) v Young Mutley (10st 7lb on second attempt)
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O2 RUNNING ORDER
Fight # 1 – 17:10 hrs
4 X 3 Minute Rounds Light-Welterweight Contest
LEWIS REES v SID RAZAK
Fight # 2
4 X 3 Minute Rounds Light-Welterweight Contest
FRANCIS ROBINSON v JOHNNY GREAVES
Fight # 3
4 X 3 Minute Rounds Cruiserweight Contest
STEPHEN SIMMONS v HARI MILES
Fight # 4
4 X 3 Minute Rounds Welterweight Contest
GEORGE MICHAEL CARMEN v WAYNE DOWNING
Fight # 5
6 X 3 Minute Rounds Lightweight Contest
NICKY COOK v YOUSEF AL HAMIDI
Fight # 6
8 X 3 Minute Rounds Light-Middleweight Contest
JAMIE COX v MARCUS PORTMAN
Fight # 7
8 X 3 Minute Rounds International Super-Middleweight Contest
PAUL SMITH v JOZEF MATOLCSI
Fight # 8 – Floater – before 20:00 hrs
4 X 3 Minute Rounds Middleweight Contest
GARY O’SULLIVAN v RYAN CLARK
SKY BOX OFFICE COMMENCES @ 20: 00 HRS
Fight # 9 – 20:05 hrs
8 X 3 Minute Rounds Middleweight Contest
BILLY JOE SAUNDERS v KEVIN HAMMOND
Fight # 10- 20:40 hrs
THE VACANT WBO INTERCONTINENTAL WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
12 X 3 Minute Rounds
FRANKIE GAVIN v YOUNG MUTLEY
Fight # 11 – Live Swing
6 X 3 Minute Rounds Heavyweight Contest
SAM SEXTON v HASINGS RASANI
Fight # 12 – 21:35 Approx
THE WBO WORLD LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
12 X 3 Minute Rounds
NATHAN CLEVERLY v ALEKSY KUZLEMSKI
Fight # 13 – Live Swing Bout
4 X 3 Minute Rounds Welterweight Contest
BRADLEY SKEETE v DUNCAN COTTIER
Fight # 14 – 22:30 Approx
THE BRITISH AND COMMONWEALTH SUPER-MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
12 X 3 Minute Rounds
JAMES DeGALE v GEORGE GROVES
OSSIE DURAN TO TAKE ON LATIF MUNDY FOR USBA REGIONAL TITLE ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 22ND AT ROBERT TREAT HOTEL IN NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
Newark, NJ (May 20, 2011)–On Wednesday night, June 22nd, Vincent M. Ponte’s Gulfstream Group in association with Gabe LaConte will present a Middleweight Championship bout at The Robert Treat Hotel main ballroom.
Headlining for the United States Boxing Association Middleweight Title are Ossie Duran Ghana 25-8 and Latif Mundy of Philadelphia PA. This bout is scheduled for 10 rounds.
Duran, 25-8-2 (9 KO), of Paterson NJ by way of Ghana, Africa, has faced the very elite of the division including Matt Vanda, James Kirkland and Fernando Guerrero.
In his last bout, Duran was very sharp in defeating Vanda on November 12th as he pitched a virtual shutout over Vanda, who entered the ring with a record of 43-11.
Duran, now working with Jersey City based promotional firm the Gulfstream Group, headed by promoter Vincent M. Ponte, is on a two fight winning streak and has many impressive wins earlier in his career as he was a multi-time champion in both Africa and Europe.
In just his eighth bout he won the Ghanaian Lightweight with a twelve round unanimous decision over Tony Danso. He later went on to win the British Commonwealth Title with a twelve round unanimous decision over Joshua Okine. He defended that title twice with a third round knockout over highly regarded Jamie Moore (20-1) and a unanimous decision over undefeated Colin McNeil (8-0).
He came to the United States with three straight wins which included wins over former Contender contestant Jonathan Reid (34-4) and Gilberto Reyes (18-3).
“I’m hungry to win another title. I’m happy to be back fighting in New Jersey where I without a doubt will win another title”, said Duran.
“Not only for myself, but my team my two country’s Africa and the United States of America. I want to thank Vinny Ponte, and my team for giving me this title opportunity. I want to win a world title more than ever and I need to first beat Latif Munday to achieve my dream.”
Mundy of Philadelphia has a record of 10-2 with four wins coming via stoppage. Mundy’s experience comes from over 75 amateur bouts and numerous tours in training camp with the likes of Lajuan Simon and Mike Jones. Mundy has been given 8 weeks to train for his first title belt and plans to bring the title home to the city of brotherly love; says his advisor Dave Escalet.
Though Mundy has never fought in a 10 round fight, he is determined to show the world what he’s made of.
Like Duran, Mundy has won two straight which includes a six round unanimous decision over Ibahiem King on January 29th in Verona, New York
“This is the biggest fight of my life and will make me or break me in boxing,” says Mundy. “I’m not going to let this man beat me. Come June 22nd, I’m going to let it all hang out!”
19 year old senior Millville high school student and undefeated junior middleweight prospect Millville’s own, by way of Nutley New Jersey, Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna (2-0, 2 KO’s)
In a six round Super Middleweight bout, Andy Mejias (9-0, 4 KO’s) will look to remain undefeated when he takes on an opponent to be named.
Mejias of Utica, New York is coming off a six round unanimous decision over Isaac Atencio on January 29th in Verona, New York.
A jam packed undercard has been put together featuring:
Tyyab Beale (3-3, 1 KO) of Newark, NJ will take on Jon Bolden (2-1, 2 KO’s) of New York, NY in a four round Heavyweight bout.
Eddie Edmonds (2-1-1, 1 KO) Newark, NJ VS Yasin Abdul (0-1) of Camden NJ, in a four round Jr. Middleweight
Newark Middleweight John Thompson will make his pro debut in a four round bout against an opponent to be named
Rashad “Tank” Bogar (3-2-1, 2 KO’s) of Newark will participate in a four round Welterweight bout.
Rounding out the card is Unbeaten Heavyweight John Lennox (3-0, 1 KO) of Carteret NJ will see action in a four round bout.
Lennox has drawn a loyal local following and brings a large entourage of fans from both NY& NJ.
Tickets priced $100 (Limited VIP), $50, & $30 (Very Limited) and are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 973-350-9953 or 1-866-263-STAR
The Grand Ballroom at the Robert Treat Hotel is located at 50 Park Place, Newark NJ. Doors open at 6:30 PM, first bout 7:30 sharp.
WEIGHTS FROM CHICAGO, Windy City Fight Night 17
Friday, May 20, 2011
WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 17
8 Count Productions
UIC Pavilion
Chicago, IL
Doors 7pm, First Bell 8pm
Andrzej Fonfara, 172 vs. Anthony Russell, 172
Jaime Herrera, 149 vs. Eric Draper, 147
Ninos Abraham, 164 vs. Cesar Martinez, 163
Josh Crouch, 159 vs. Keon Johnson, 160
Luis Santiago, 148 vs. Chris Holloman, 148
Johnny Garcia, 139 vs. Christopher Coverson, 136
Juan Bustamante, 132 vs. Jose Rivera, 130