Rudy Markussen (37-2, 24 KOs) will celebrate a special homecoming on February 18. Fighting in Copenhagen for the first time in more than five years, the “Hardhitter” will challenge World Boxing Association (WBA) Interim Super-Middleweight Champion Brian Magee (35-4-1, 24 KOs) at Broendby Hall. “Rudy has knocked out everybody we have put in front of him,” promoter Nisse Sauerland said. “He has earned his world title shot and we are thrilled to bring him back to Broendby where he can count on the boisterous support of his hometown fans. Magee is incredibly tough but I am convinced that Rudy will beat him.”
A 36-year-old veteran from Belfast, Magee has won seven of his last eight fights, losing only to IBF Super-Middleweight Champion Lucian Bute in March 2011. He bounced back in style, clinching the WBA Interim Title with a unanimous decision over Jaime Barboza in Costa Rica four months later. Markussen has stopped all four opponents since his comeback in May 2011. “Magee is a tough champion who has proven his class in a lot of battles,” Markussen said. “But I am the hardest-hitting fighter at super-middleweight and when Magee finds out about my power it will be too late for him.”
Markussen is excited about his return to Copenhagen. “This will be a very special night for me and my fans. I have not been fighting at home for more than five years so I want to make it a special evening for everybody. During my break I never stopped believing in myself. I knew my big day would come and here it is. With the help of my fans I will make it a night to remember.”
Tickets for the show at Broendby Hall start at 250 DKK and will be available at www.billetnet.dk on Friday.
EDNER CHERRY SIGNS WITH 8 COUNT PRODUCTIONS, Chicago Debut on Feb. 24th
CHICAGO, IL (January 18, 2012) Former world title challenger and perennial contender Edner “Cherry Bomb” Cherry has signed an exclusive promotional contract with Chicago’s 8 Count Productions, it was announced today by Dominic Pesoli, its President.
Cherry has also partnered with the highly regarded management team of Albert Falcon and Pat Doljanin of Warehouse Boxing of Highland Park, Illinois to assist in guiding his future.
Continuing to campaign as a junior lightweight, Cherry has compiled a record of 28-6-2 with sixteen knockouts over his ten-year career. A native of the Bahamas, now residing in Wauchula, Florida, Cherry will make his Chicago debut on Friday, February 24th at Windy City Fight Night 21 at the UIC Pavilion.
“Edner is a world class fighter and we’re very proud to be working with him” said Pesoli. “With his one-punch knockout power along with his fan friendly aggressive style, he’s a perfect fit for Chicago fight fans.”
“I’ve followed Edner’s career for several years, he’s been a staple on ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights, and I’ve always admired his skills. Our fans are in for a real treat on February 24th.”
Continued Doljanin, “’Edner walks around at a 140 pounds and in the last couple of years has fought at 130. He’s incredibly strong in that division and ready to face any of the top junior lightweights in the sport.”
Stated Falcon, “Our goal as a team with 8 Count Productions is to fight for a world title within a year. We’re going to be busy this year in and out of ring with Edner.”
The 29-year-old Cherry is currently riding a four bout-winning streak, all of which ended within the first three rounds by knockout. Included among the world champions and ranked contenders he has faced are Timothy Bradley, Paulie Malignaggi, Jose Armando Santa Cruz, Stevie Johnston, Eric Aiken, Monty Meza-Clay, Daniel Alicea, Ricky Quiles, Jaime Rangel and Wes Ferguson.
Cherry has fought numerous times on ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights and in 2006, he was honored as the ESPN2 Friday Night Fights “Fighter of the Year” for his sensational wins over Monty Meza-Clay and Daniel Alicea.
Further details of Edner’s Chicago debut at Windy City Fight Night 21 will be announced shortly. He will head to Chicago shortly to begin training at the Warehouse Boxing Gym and Boxing Club in Highland Park.
8 Count Productions, HOME OF THE BEST IN CHICAGO BOXING, was started by Dominic Pesoli in 1998 and has consistently presented the highest quality professional boxing events in Chicagoland.
Fighters currently under the 8 Count Productions banner include; super middleweight contender Donovan George, light heavyweight Andrzej Fonfara, junior welterweight prospects Ivan Popoca and Adrian Granados along with welterweights Achour Esho and Jaime Herrera.
For more information on 8 Count Productions please visit their new website, www.8countproductions.com. Follow them on Twitter at 8_Count and Facebook at “8 Count Productions”.
A fixture in the Chicagoland boxing community for over 20 years, Albert Falcon and Pat Doljanin have trained and managed numerous world champions and contenders. They are owners and operators of Warehouse Boxing Gym and Boxing Club, the premier combat sport-training facility in Chicago’s northern suburbs. The Warehouse Gym and Boxing Club is located at 1660 Old Skokie Road in Highland Park, Illinois. Further information can be found on their website at www.warehouseboxing.com
Baltimore Boxing and Ballroom Boxing to Donate Tickets!
Baltimore, MD (January 18, 2012) – Jake “The Snake” Smith of Baltimore Boxing Promotions and Ballroom Boxing announced that they’ll give back to the community by donating more than 100 tickets to wounded warriors and amateur fighters for the January 26 Baltimore vs Navy card at Michael’s Eighth Avenue.
The amateur boxers receiving the tickets are all fighting on the Baltimore vs Navy card and keep 100% of the money generated by ticket sales, while each of the wounded warriors is being brought from Walter Reid Hospital to Michael’s Eighth Avenue by a special bus funded by the promoters.
“The most exciting part of the evening for me is to see the looks on wounded warriors’ faces,” said Ballroom Boxing CEO Scott Wagner, who promoted more than 70 shows in Maryland. “They’re honored by fans and love the sport. The response they get from the crowd and give to the fighters is great.”
Smith, who like Wagner hosted various fight cards in the Old Line State, is happy that he’s able to help make a difference.
“It means a lot to me knowing that the money generated by the fighters’ ticket sales will help them pay for tournaments,” stated Smith, the owner of Baltimore Boxing & Fitness. “A lot of these kids work just as hard of the pros and they’re also honorable citizens, so giving them tickets is the least I can do.”
Baltimore vs The Navy will showcase more than ten bouts between the top fighters from each squad and all matches are sanctioned by USA Boxing. In addition to an excellent night of action, a large donation is being made to the children of Beethaevean Scotland, who tragically passed away in 2001 from injuries sustained during a fight.
Advanced tickets start at $25 and can be purchased on Baltimoreboxing.com or by calling 410-375-9175. Individual VIP seats are available $50 and tables of ten are $500. All VIP ticket holders receive catered food prior to the first bout of the evening. Doors open at 7 pm and the first bell is scheduled for 8:15.
Michael’s Eighth Avenue is located at 7220 Grayburn Drive in Glen Burnie, MD 21061
For more information, go to Baltimoreboxing.com