Stephen Foster – Yauheni Kruhlik on 2/4; Star Boxing signs Cletus Seldin

STEPHEN FOSTER JR has been handed a crack at the British super-featherweight championship – provided he triumphs next week.

The Salford ace, 31, was on the brink of a world title fight 11 months ago but lost his European title when he was shocked on points by Ermano Fegatilli.

Foster is out to prove he still has plenty to offer in a six rounder against Yauheni Kruhlik (10-13-3)at Bolton’s Reebok Stadium on Saturday 4th February – his first contest since that setback.

And if Stephen impresses against the durable Belarusian he can expect to face the winner of March’s British title showdown between Gary Buckland and Paul Truscott.

Back in October 2010, Foster (28-3-1) caused the upset of the year knocking out Levan Kirakosyan and promoter Ricky Hatton is backing him to bounce back.

The Hatton Promotions CEO said: “This is a very important fight for Foster Jr.

“He was on the crest of a wave winning the European title when he beat Kirakosyan but after being in such great form lost against Fegatilli.

“There were rumours of illness surrounding the loss but if he bounces back with a win in Bolton I expect to match him against the winner of Buckland-Truscott, giving him a chance to win the British title.”

In the bill topper unbeaten Bury star Scott Quigg makes the first defence of his British super-bantamweight title against Jamie Arthur on the card being televised live on Sky Sports.

On the same bill Joe Murray meets a selected opponent, hopefully for the vacant English featherweight crown.

Rendall Munroe features in a non-title eight rounder when he tackles Argentinian Jose Saez.

The card will also include Stephen Foster Jr v Yauheni Kruhlik. Matty Askin v Attila Palko, Craig Lyon v Yuri Voronin, Jazza Dickens v Michael Ramabaletsa, Feargal McCrory v Jason Nesbitt and Tasif Khan v Selected Opponent.

Boxing starts at 6.15pm and tickets priced at £35, £55 and £75 VIP ringside. You can buy by calling 01925 755 222, Ticketmaster 0844 847 2500, Ticketline 0844 888 9991 or online www.hattonboxing.com

STAR BOXING SIGNS CLETUS SELDIN, HEBREW HAMMER TO FIGHT THIS SATURDAY NIGHT IN HUNTINGTON, LONG ISLAND

RONX, NEW YORK, (January 25, 2012) Former amateur standout and current hot welterweight prospect Cletus “The Hebrew Hammer” Seldin has signed an exclusive promotional contract with Star Boxing, it was announced today by Joe DeGuardia, founder and CEO of Star Boxing.

Fighting out of Dix Hills in Long Island, New York, the hard hitting 25 year old will be featured on Star Boxing’s undercard at ROCKIN’ FIGHTS this Saturday night, January 28th at the Paramount Theater in Huntington, Long Island.

“We’re very proud to bring Cletus aboard to the Star Boxing team. I’ve watched his exciting, fan pleasing style as an amateur and pro. Most recently he electrified the crowds at Madison Square Garden in October and on our last show at the Paramount Theatre in November” said DeGuardia.

“His aggressive, all-action style has made Cletus among the most popular fighters in the New York City area and we plan on keeping him very busy this year.”

In his last outing, the undefeated Seldin, 5-0 with three knockouts, brutally stopped Rashad Bogar from a barrage of power shots in the third round on November 19th at the Paramount Theatre.

On October 22nd at Madison Square Garden, Seldin drilled Jose Torres to the canvas three times enroute to a second round stoppage in front of a packed house of New York City boxing fans.

This Saturday night Seldin will face off against Colorado Springs native, Tyler Pogline, 5-9 (4KO’s) in a six round scheduled bout.

As an amateur, Seldin was a finalist in the New York City Golden Gloves and a Long Island Amateur Boxing Champion. He is also a Certified Fitness Trainer through the International Sports Science Association.

ROCKIN’ FIGHTS is headlined by a junior welterweight showdown between Huntington, Long Island fan favorite Chris Algieri and Curtis Smith of Atlanta, Georgia.

Advance tickets, priced at $35, $50 and $100 can be purchased by calling Star Boxing at (718) 823-2000, or by visiting the Star Boxing website, www.StarBoxing.com. Tickets may also be purchased through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com, Phone 1-800-745-3000) and The Paramount Theater Box Office by calling (631) 673-7300.

Doors will open on the night of the event at 7pm with the first bell scheduled for 7:30pm.

The Paramount Theater is located at 370 New York Avenue, Huntington, New York, 11743. For directions and more information, please visit their website at www.paramountny.com

Reyes vs. Correa and Martinez vs. Johnson Headline Stellar Card on 2/24 – “New Blood”

Orange, CA (January 25) – With the New Year comes the return of Thompson Boxing Promotions “New Blood” as it re-emerges with the best prospects in the Inland Empire area including welterweight contender Artemio “King” Reyes who makes his way back to Ontario after a spectacular win on national television. The “King” along with a court of pugilists like Aron Martinez, Richard Contreras and Sindy Amador are ready to perform in 2012.

The exciting night will take place on Friday, February 24, at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario as Thompson Boxing returns with its first blockbuster fight card of the year.

Artemio Reyes (14-1, 11 KOs), from Colton, CA, returns to the squared circle after tumbling 2008 U.S. Olympian Javier Molina from the ranks of the undefeated with a unanimous decision in Atlantic City last October. The lanky welterweight, Reyes, will face Mexico City’s Victor Hugo Correa (12-4, 8 KOs) on his way to retaining the WBC Latino title and sliding toward the upper tier of the division. It’s a hurdle that Reyes needs to jump before meeting the top contenders in the world.

Correa is coming off a four-fight winning streak and is hungry for a victory to once again be included in the talented and bountiful 147-pound division. The 10-round main event will showcase an all out power versus power welterweight war.

As the co-main event of the evening East L.A.’s Aron “Asesino” Martinez (15-1-1, 3 KOs) will rage against Escondido’s Dashon “Fly Boy” Johnson (13-4-3, 4 KOs) in an eight-round welterweight bout. Martinez is enjoying a 3-year, 7-fight winning streak and he recently out-pointed Joseph Elegele on a nationally televised event last summer. Johnson has a two-fight winning streak and targets a victory over the talented Martinez to prove he has plenty of staying power.

Tickets for “NEW BLOOD” are priced at $75, $45, and $30. They are available now and may be purchased by calling 714-935-0900.

In undercard action…

In a six-round super bantamweight match Riverside’s undefeated Richard “El Terminador” Contreras (9-0, 8 KOs) faces Mexico’s Daniel “El Cuate” Quevedo (13-12-1, 8 KOs). In his last bout, the 21-year-old Contreras, stopped the extremely tough Juan Sandoval by technical knockout in a true slugfest. Quevedo, who hails out of Sinaloa, Mexico, recently fought former flyweight world champion Eric Morel. Although not a veteran, he has got plenty of experience to make it a rough night for the Riverside youngster.

In the preceding bout, female junior flyweights Sindy Amador (6-0, 1 KO) of Riverside and Gloria Salas (3-6-1, 1 KO) of Palm Springs battle in a four-round affair. Amador has a fast-paced pressure style and Salas seldom takes a step backward. Both women have shown to be above average fighters in their division. It is sure to be an exciting, action packed event.

Also fighting on the same fight card: Rigoberto Flores (2-1, 2 KOs) meeting Alonso Loeza (1-3-1) in a four round junior welterweight bout; San Bernardino’s Joshua Conley (1-0, 1 KO) faces Eduardo Herrera (0-4) in another four round welterweight bout; and San Bernardino’s Louis Rose (1-0) greets Erick Prado of Oxnard in a four round middleweight clash. Prado will make his professional debut.

Bouts subject to change. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the first bell rings at 7:45 pm. The Doubletree Hotel is located at 222 North Vineyard Avenue in Ontario. The hotel phone number is 909-937-0900.