Former International Boxing Federation (IBF) and WBC Silver middleweight title challenger Billy Lyell (24-9) made his hometown return a successful one. Using superior skills and effective counter punching, Lyell outpointed Chicago veteran Michael Walker (19-9) over six rounds Friday at the Covelli Center in Youngstown, Ohio. Scores were 60-54 on all cards.
COY “PRETTY BOY” EVANS TO HEADLINE ON FRIDAY JULY 8TH AT THE PALLADIUM IN PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA (July 2, 2011)—On Friday night July 8th at The New Palladium in Philadelphia, “Salute to Philly Boxers” will present its inaugural boxing card which will feature some of the brightest young fighters in the city and will be headlined by undefeated Coy “Pretty Boy “Evans.
Evans of Philadelphia has established himself as one of the top Featherweight prospects in the country as he is undefeated with a record of 10-0-1 with two wins coming via knockout.
The twenty-six year old has shown improvement in every bout as he is slowly stepping up the competition.
Evans turned pro on October 22, 2004 with a four round unanimous decision over Edward Valdez at The Legendary Blue Horizon. He continued to fight veteran fighters such as thirty-five fight veteran Carlos Diaz in just Evans’ sixth fight.
He showed some power as he scored his two knockouts in a three fight span over Vineash Rungea and Morris Chule.
Evans is coming off a six round unanimous decision over forty-one fight veteran Felipe Almanza on January 28th in Philadelphia.
Evans opponent will be announced shortly
In the six round co-feature, Stan Martyniouk will take part in a six round Lightweight bout.
The native of Antelope, California sports at record of 10-1 with one win coming by knockout.
The twenty-six year old turned pro on October 19, 2007, with a four round split decision over tough Gerardo Robles.
That fight set off a streak of ten in a row which included wins over Jovann Jones (9-4); Jorge Marquez (3-0); fifty-six fight veteran Anthony Martinez; Jonathan Ramirez (5-2) and Jonathan Bobadilla (4-2).
Martyniouk suffered his first professional defeat in his last bout as he dropped a six round unanimous decision to Khadaphi Proctor on November 27, 2010 in Oakland, California.
Martyniouk’s opponent will be announced shortly.
In a four round Super Middleweight bout, undefeated Fred Jenkins Jr. (2-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia, PA will take on Stephen Franklin (0-5) of Martinsburg, WV
Tyrone Crawley Jr. of Philadelphia will be making his pro debut against an opponent to be named in a four round Jr. Welterweight bout.
Crawley Jr. is the son of former world title challenger Tyrone “Butterfly” Crawley.
Bo Latimer of Philadelphia will be making his pro debut in a four round Jr. Middleweight bout against Allen Perkins (1-3) of Frederick, Maryland.
The big boys will be in action as Marc Rideout of will make his pro debut against Makidi Ku Ntima (1-1, 1 KO) in a four round battle of Philadelphia based Heavyweights.
Rounding out the card will be undefeated Reynaldo Ojeda (4-0, 2 KO’s) taking on Ramon Ellis (1-6) in a four round Lightweight bout.
Tickets for this exciting evening of boxing are $60 (Ringside) and $40 (General Admission) and be purchased by calling Wilkes Productions at 215-222-7127; at www.wilkesproductions.com or at the New palladium
The New Palladium is located at 229 West Allegheny Ave in Philadelphia
Frankie Gomez stops Kadaphi Proctor
Indio, CA (July 1, 2011) – Golden Boy Promotions returned to the Palm Springs area tonight with a six-fight event at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. If you missed the live action or TeleFutura “Sólo Boxeo Tecate” broadcast, below is a summary of the results:
Winner Loser Method Round
Frankie Gomez Kadaphi Proctor KO 4
Randy Caballero Alexis Santiago Unanimous Decision 8
Antonio Orozco Joshua Beeman KO 3
Seniesa Estrada Blanca Raymundo Unanimous Decision 4
Guadalupe Salcido Stephen Ruvalcaba Unanimous Decision 4
Juan Sandoval Eduardo Vasquez Unanimous Decision 6
Next week the “Sólo Boxeo Tecate” broadcast will feature Las Vegas stand out Jessie Vargas against veteran Walter Estrada in an eight-round main event taking place at the Star of the Desert Arena at Buffalo Bills in Primm, Nev. The TeleFutura broadcast begins at 11:30 pm ET/PT (10:30pm CT).
PR BEST BOXING PROMOTIONS INC, “A PUÑO LIMPIO” – COLISEO TOMAS DONES, FAJARDO, PUERTO RICO
BLUE RED
(113lbs – 8 Rounds)
LORENZO TREJO – VS. MCWILLIAMS ARROYO –
Sonora, México (30-23-1, 17KOs) Fajardo, Puerto Rico (9-1, 8KOs)
Arroyo won by TKO at 1:11 of the second round when referee Jose H. Rivera stopped the fight. Trejo was down in the second round.
(123lbs – 4 Rounds)
EDUARDO MELÉNDEZ – VS. CAMILO PÉREZ –
Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico (4-9, 1KOs) Carolina, Puerto Rico (4-0, 3KOs)
Perez won by unanimous decision when judges voted 40-35, 40-35 and 39-36.
(Heavyweight – 6 Rounds)
REGGIE PEÑA – VS. CARLOS NEGRÓN –
Ocala, Florida (6-8, 1KOs) Villalba, Puerto Rico (13-0, 9Kos)
Negron won by TKO at 2:36 of the second round when Peña didn’t want to fight more.
(135lbs – 6 Rounds)
ALBERTO MERCADO – VS. REGINO CANALES –
Humacao, Puerto Rico (4-0, 1KOs) Río Piedras, Puerto Rico (2-2, 0KOs)
Mercado won by unanimous decision when judges voted 59-54, 58-55 and 58-55. Canales was down in the first round.
(151lbs – 6 Rounds)
CARLOS GARCÍA – VS. CARLOS RAMOS –
San Juan, Puerto Rico (6-10-1, 6KOs) Río Grande, Puerto Rico (4-1, 3KOs)
Ramos won by majority decision when judges voted 58-54, 58-54 and 56-56.
(128lbs – 4 Rounds)
HIPÓLITO RIVERA – VS. ISRAEL SUÁREZ –
Río Piedras, Puerto Rico (1-4, 1KOs) Fajardo, Puerto Rico (4-3-1, 0KOs)
Suarez won by TKO at 2:01 of the fourth round. Rivera was down three times in the bout.
(112lbs– 4 Rounds)
BRIAN GONZÁLEZ – VS. ISRAEL VÁZQUEZ –
Isabela, Puerto Rico (0-1) Bayamón, Puerto Rico (3-0-2, 3KOs)
Vazquez won by KO at 2:29 of the second round. Gonzalez was down one time.
(140lbs – 4 Rounds)
JOSÉ MORALES – VS. RAFAEL GONZÁLEZ –
San Juan, Puerto Rico (0-2) Caguas, Puerto Rico (2-0, 2KOs)
Gonzalez won by TKO at 2:13 of the fourth round.
(175lbs – 4 Rounds)
ÁLEX VELLÓN – VS. ALEX VÁZQUEZ –
Las Piedras, Puerto Rico (1-0, 1KOs) Fajardo, Puerto Rico (0-1)
Vellon won by KO at 1:43 of the first round when knocked down Vazquez.
BRIAN VERA CHOSEN BY FANS AS BOXER WITH THE MOST CARACTER
New York (July 1, 2011) – Brian Vera not only knocked out San Antonio’s Eloy Suarez in the eighth and final round of their “Sólo Boxeo Tecate” bout last Friday, but he also was recognized by fans as the boxer with the most character in the ring. Having received 57 percent of all votes cast by boxing fans across the nation via text message and on Univision.com, the Fort Worth, Texas native is now in the running to receive the “Cinturón Tecate.”
“Cinturón Tecate” (Tecate Belt) is an award created to support the boxers who display the most carácter in the ring during the “Sólo Boxeo Tecate” broadcast each Friday night on TeleFutura. Tecate recognizes that viewers at home are the best judges and allows them to vote for their favorite boxer of the night by sending a text message to 55333 or visiting Univision.com, Uniclave: Solo Boxeo Tecate. To thank participating fans, each text submitted gives them the opportunity to win boxing memorabilia, such as T-shirts, autographed pictures and even tickets to future “Sólo Boxeo Tecate” fights.
The next opportunity to vote will be during the July 8 broadcast of “Sólo Boxeo Tecate” which will feature rising junior welterweight star Jessie Vargas taking on tough veteran Walter Estrada from Buffalo Bill’s Star of the Desert Arena in Primm, Nev.
During the same broadcast, the boxer who earned the highest percentage of fan votes between April and June will be presented with the second “Cinturón Tecate” belt of 2011, as well as a donation to a charity of his choice.
For more information about the “Cinturón Tecate” and the latest news on boxing, visit the Tecate Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/TecateBoxing). To interview a Tecate executive about the brand’s continuous support of boxing, please contact FORMULATIN at (212) 219-0321.