NEW YORK – Brooklyn’s unbeaten middleweight prospect Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin (20-0, 15 KOs) will not be fighting November 21st on “The Grande Event” show, promoted by Cedric Kushner’s Gotham Boxing at the Roseland Ballroom, due to minor discomfort in his right hand.
“With such a strong card -- John Duddy, Pawel Wolak and Jorge Luis Teron -- and Peter fighting January 17 on HBO,” Kushner explained, “together with his management team we’ve made a decision to withdraw ‘Kid Chocolate’ from our November 21st show to insure success for the HBO January 17th show.”
Quillin, rated in the top 10 of four regional boxing organizations, was slated to fight in the 10 round co-feature. “I’m disappointed not to be fighting on this great card but I’ll be there to support everybody,” said Quillin who is scheduled to fight on HBO against James McGirt, Jr. on Jan. 17. “I’m so excited to be fighting on HBO that my management and promoter, Cedric Kushner, decided to take me off ‘The Grande Event’ on November 21st. ‘Kid Chocolate’ will be even sweeter in January fighting on HBO.”
“The Grande Event” is headlined by undefeated middleweight Duddy (25-0, 17 KOs), fighting out Queens (NY) by way of Derry, Northern Ireland, against veteran Sam “The Punching Policeman” Hill (17-9-1, 10 KOs) in the 10-round main event. Duddy is rated No. 2 by the World Boxing Organization, as well as No. 4 by the World Boxing Council and No. 7 by the International Boxing Federation.
New York State middleweight and Polish National junior middleweight champion Wolak (22-1, 15 KOs), now living in Brooklyn, meets Christian Lloyd Joseph (12-7-3, 5 KOs) in a 10-round bout.
Bronx lightweight Teron (22-0-1, 15 KOs), trained by former world and Olympic champion Mark Breland, is the reigning NABO champion rated No. 4 by the WBO. He faces an opponent to be determined another 10-rounder.
Also scheduled to fight in separate four-round bouts are Queens light middleweight Lambrose “Lionheart” Karaolides (1-0), Bronx super middleweight Hajro Sujak (2-0, 2 KOs), Brooklyn welterweight Luis “El Mero Mero” Ruiz (3-0, 1 KO), Brooklyn light middleweight Romain Oliveri (1-0, 0 KOs), and light welterweight Jonathan Gonzalez, a 2008 Puerto Rican Olympian making his pro debut.
Tickets, priced at $50.00, $80.00, $100.00, $150.00 and $200.00, are on sale and available to purchase by calling Gotham Boxing (212.755.1944), any TicketMaster outlet, or at the Roseland Ballroom box office. Doors will open at 6:30 PM/ET, first bout at 7:00 PM/ET.
Golden Boy Signs Rodela and Huerta
LOS ANGELES - Despite Golden Boy Promotions' reputation as an international boxing powerhouse, company President Oscar de la Hoya's roots remain firmly in California, and he is proud to announce the signing of two of the state's finest prospects - "Dangerous" David Rodela and Charles Huerta - to promotional deals.
"It always feels good to put the top local talent in California on a world stage and David Rodela and Charles Huerta are getting ready to take that next step in their careers," said De La Hoya. "Both David and Charles have proven themselves to be among the best young fighters in the game today and together we're going to help them achieve their dreams in the coming years."
Oxnard's "Dangerous" David Rodela (11-1-2, 6 KOs) is a tough junior lightweight from a tough town, one that is home to a host of standouts such as former world champions Fernando "Ferocious" Vargas and Roberto "Grandpa" Garcia, as well as "Vicious" Victor Ortiz, Jose Aguiniga and Rolando "Pochito" Reyes. Now looking to make his own name in the fight game, the 26-year-old Rodela has shown the ability to fight anywhere from 126 to 135 pounds and in his most recent bout on October 10th, "Dangerous" David scored an eight round decision over former world champion Kevin Kelley.
"Signing with Golden Boy is a dream come true," said Rodela, who has also earned a reputation for his work with Manny Pacquiao and who will help prepare Ricky Hatton for his November 22nd bout with Paul Malignaggi. "Never in a million years would I have thought I would be fighting for Golden Boy one day. I want to make them and Oscar proud. After seeing all his belts on the wall at the Golden Boy office, 19 belts, all I want is one of them. I look forward to becoming a World Champion."
Former amateur standout Charles Huerta (7-0, 4 KOs) has been the talk of the local boxing scene for years and the Maywood, California featherweight has boxing insiders looking at him as one of the game's most promising talents. Getting better with each fight, Huerta has thrilled fans with the dynamite in his fists, which has seen him win his last two bouts by knockout. Huerta will return to the ring this Friday, October 24th to face an opponent to be determined on a TeleFutura "Solo Boxeo" undercard at Morongo Casino in Cabazon, California.
"I feel proud signing with Golden Boy," said Huerta. "I'm excited and ready to get out there and get that exposure. I feel confident Golden Boy can move me along pretty well and I think as we go along step-by-step, I will get the recognition I've always wanted. I really hope to win a world title soon."
Ronny Rios Turns Pro
LOS ANGELES, CA - Eighteen year old amateur standout Ronny Rios makes his professional debut this Friday night, October 24th at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario. The Santa Ana resident will battle fellow debuter Fermin Perez of Puerto Rico in a scheduled super bantamweight four round bout.
“I’m very excited to turn pro this Friday night. I’ve been training hard in the gym and look forward to putting on a terrific performance for the fans in Ontario,” said Rios.
Rios’s illustrious amateur career included first place finishes at the United States Men’s Nationals (twice), National Golden Gloves, World Golden Gloves, Under 19 Nationals, National Silver Gloves and the National Junior Golden Gloves.
Said manager Frank Espinoza, “It’s always exciting when a fighter with great amateur credentials turns pro. I know that expectations will be high for Ronny given his success as an amateur and his popularity in Southern California but I think he’s ready. He’s very focused and has been training diligently with Hector Lopez in the gym.”
Also, on the NEW BLOOD II card this Friday night is Espinoza Boxing Club’s Luis Ramos, 7-0 (5KO’s) who will battle Fort Worth’s
Sadot Vazquez, 3-2-1 (1KO) in a scheduled six round lightweight bout. The much talked about recent performances of Ramos has raised the talk in the Southern California area to a fever pitch.
Advance tickets for the Thompson Boxing Promotions event can be obtained by calling 714-935-0900 or by visiting their website at www.thompsonboxing.com The Doubletree Hotel--Ontario is located at 222 N. Vineyard Avenue. First bell is scheduled for 7:45pm.
