Bonus photos from the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada before and after Tim Bradley (31-0, 12 KO's) successfully defended his WBO welterweight title with a 12-round split-decision victory over Mexico City's Juan Manuel Marquez (55-7-1, 40 KO's). Check out the gallery for a view from ringside as well as a look at the post-fight press conference.
At the famous Romanza Gym in Mexico, former four division world champion Juan Manuel Marquez is working very hard, under the direction of Hall-of-Fame trainer Ignacio "Nacho" Beristain, for his upcoming fight with undefeated WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley, which takes place at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Marquez-Bradley will be carried by HBO Pay-Per-View.
Have you heard the joke about the Englishman, the Belgian and the American? You know the one, its punch line rang loud and clear around Glasgow’s SEC live on Sky Sports on Saturday night when the three wise men judging Ricky Burns’s WBO lightweight title defence against Raymundo Beltran somehow conspired to conjure up a draw despite the fact that many felt the visitor had more than won the fight. This result has whipped fans into yet another apoplectic frenzy. Even worse, it has besmirched boxing; the noble game has once again been dragged into the gutter after a result and controversy that people won’t forget for days.
New York, NY - On September 16, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s SMS Promotions and DiBella Entertainment (DBE) will host a special Monday night of boxing at the beautiful Resorts World Casino NYC in Jamaica, Queens. Titled “Big Apple Boxing,” it will be the first card staged by both promoters at the recently built casino, located in the same area of Queens in which 50 Cent grew up and began building his business empire. The card will feature a number of top up-and-coming talented prospects from both SMS Promotions and DBE, including two future stars that the companies have just signed to exclusive co-promotion contracts. The two main bouts will feature SMS-promoted Mark Davis (17-0, 5KO’s) looking to keep his undefeated record intact and continue climbing the lightweight world ratings, and DBE’s super bantamweight contender Luis “Orlandito” Del Valle (17-1, 12KO’s). Both bouts are scheduled for eight rounds.
NEW YORK - 50 Cent’s SMS promotions announced today the signing of yet another fantastic athlete. Ryan Martin, an amateur standout from Chattanooga, TN, is scheduled to make his professional debut under the tutelage of boxing coach Joe Delguyd, known for training light welterweight Craig Weber and featherweight Daniel Maldonado for the IBA World Championship. Martin’s first bout is set on September 16th at the Resorts World Casino NYC in New York. “There will be a lot of talent at Big Apple Boxing. Ryan has what it takes to be successful. At only 20 years old he shows dedication and determination that will land him on top,” Commented 50 Cent
New York, NY - For the second time this week, Lou DiBella (DiBella Entertainment (DBE)) and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson (SMS Promotions) have announced the signing of a high profile New York-based prospect to an exclusive co-promotional contract. The two promoters, who just yesterday announced the signing of five-time NY Golden Gloves Champion Shemuel "The Chosen One" Pagan (2-0, 1KO), have now added one of the top US amateur prospects with the signing of Christopher "Golden" Galeano, of the Bronx. The #1-ranked 165lb. National Champion is set to make his much anticipated pro debut on the SMS Promotions/DBE-promoted "Big Apple Boxing" card on September 16, at Resorts World Casino in 50 DBE/SMS Cent's hometown of Jamaica, Queens.
New York, NY - Lou DiBella and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and have officially announced the signing of Brooklyn's former amateur star, and now undefeated professional, Shemuel "The Chosen One" Pagan (2-0, 1KO) to an exclusive co-promotional agreement. Pagan is set to make his promotional debut on the DiBella Entertainment and SMS Promotions-promoted card on September 16, at Resorts World Casino NYC in Jamaica, Queens. "Shemuel has natural talent. His defensive skills match his offense, which allows him to effectively connect his punches and evade his opponents. We know that he will make it into that elite group of fighters and I'm excited to have the chance to be a part of his legacy," said 50 Cent.
Unbeaten Bronx junior lightweight Emanuel Gonzalez kept his “0” in the opener of the Golden Boy Promotions show at the Best Buy Theater in New York City, outpointing Alabama’s Michael Doyle over four fairly uneventful rounds. Scores were 40-36 across the board for Gonzalez, now 12-0 with 7 KOs. Doyle (2-4, 1 KO), who was coming off a first round TKO win over previously unbeaten Neuky Santelises just five days ago, wasn’t able to see lightning strike twice against the patient Gonzalez, who was able to stagger his foe twice in the first round, but wasn’t able to get him out of there.
Jose Nieves has touched down in Tokyo, exactly one week ahead of his August 12 title challenge against unbeaten Shinsuke Yamanaka. The bout marks the first time Nieves (22-2-3, 11KO) fights for a major title, as well as his first prizefight outside of the United States or his native Puerto Rico. “I’m excited for this opportunity,” said Nieves, who arrived with his team - trainer Jose Bonilla, cutman Luis Brenas, Ruben De Jesus and Felix “Tutiking” Zabala III of All Star Boxing, Inc - on Monday afternoon, local time. “I have tremendous respect for (Yamanaka), but I am ready for this fight and prepared to become the bantamweight champion of the world.”
New York, NY - On Wednesday, August 14, DiBella Entertainment (DBE) and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's SMS Promotions will return to B.B. King Blues Club and Grill for the latest edition of NYC's popular Broadway Boxing series. The card will feature a number of DBE's and SMS's top up-and-coming talent and New York fan-favorites, as well as a couple of exciting new additions to the DBE roster. "It means so much to me that I am able to bring the excitement of boxing to New York, my hometown. We have some of the best up-and-coming fighters in the industry and I'm looking forward to showcasing them on the next installment of Broadway Boxing. It's going to be a great night," said Jackson.