Notes: Martinez vs Guerrero, Matt Korobov, Mickey Bey
RAUL 'LA COBRITA' MARTINEZ VS. RODRIGO GUERRERO AT WINSTAR CASINO IN THACKERVILLE, OKLAHOMA
Super flyweight Raul 'La Cobrita' Martinez of San Antonio trained for six weeks to prepare for a battle against Rodrigo Guerrero of Mexico on Saturday, November 20 at the WinStar Casino in Thackerville, Okla.
"Raul worked very hard while training in a gym just outside of Austin," said manager Lou Mesorana. "We know Guerrero is a tough fighter. He fought (Victor) Darchinyan in a world title fight earlier this year."
Russian Olympian middleweight Matt Korobov will take on Derrick Findlay in an eight round bout which will be the opening televised bout on FSN.
"Tough fight," said Cameron Dunkin, who handles Korobov. "Findlay is a good fighter."
Korobov trained in Lantana, Fla. His father George is chief trainer, assisted by Mike McCallum.
Ticket sales are off to a strong start for Saturday night. The event will launch a series of Top Rank championship boxing cards at the WinStar.
Announcers Rich Marotta and Nick Charles will call the action on FSN (11 pm eastern, 8 pm pacific).
TOP RANK SIGNS MICKEY BEY OF CLEVELAND
Mickey Bey, an undefeated junior lightweight from Cleveland, has signed with Top Rank. Bey has a record of 16-0. He is managed by James Prince and trained by Jeff Mayweather.
"Bey has a ton of ability," said Brad Goodman, matchmaker for Top Rank. "Everyone at Top Rank is excited. He had a great amateur career, beat top fighters, and we're going to help him get where he wants to go - a world title opportunity."
Bey had an amateur record of 182-9. "I won a lot of titles, including the 2004 Olympic Trials," he said today from Cleveland.
Bey fought on the recent Juan Manuel Lopez v Rafael Marquez card at the MGM in Las Vegas. Bey won a decision over Eric Cruz.