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Former world champion Jorge 'Travieso' Arce of Mexico is heading to Atlantic City, N.J. Arce will take on Fernando Lumacad of the Philippines on Top Rank's Latin Fury 9' championship boxing event at the Boardwalk Hall. Caesars Atlantic City is hosting.
Miguel Cotto has a special guest -- a Wounded Warrior, Arturo Cordova of the U.S. Marines - to introduce before a Top Rank press conference gets underway Wednesday noontime at Madison Square Garden.
Howard Grant, chief trainer of undefeated challenger Olivier Lontchi of Montreal, said today "we're going to shock Juanma Lopez' world" when the two fighters battle on Top Rank's Latin Fury 9 championship card June 27 at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
Over 12,000 tickets have been sold for the upcoming Miguel Cotto vs Joshua Clottey showdown at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, June 13.
World welterweight champion Miguel Cotto, looking strong and powerful, spoke to the fight press today at his Media Day in Tampa:
USA Olympian Vanes Martirosyan, reunited with chief trainer Freddie Roach, says he's throwing "every punch faster and with a lot more force."
Top Rank today signed hard-punching Mark Melligen, a super lightweight from Bacolod City, Philippines. Melligen, a southpaw, has a record of 14-1 with 10 knockouts. Bob Arum made the announcement today. Melligen out-slugged rugged Ramon Montano at the Hard Rock Resort & Casino in Las Vegas last Friday night, winning an eight-round decision by scores of 80-72, 79-73 and 78-74. "We were really pleased with Mark's performance last weekend. He's young, just 23, and he is improving every fight," said Arum. Melligen had over 200 amateur bouts. He was a two-time medalist at the Asian Games.
Superstar Manny Pacquiao is heading home for a hero's welcome in the Philippines. He, wife Jinky, and Team Pacquiao will depart from Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Three-time New Jersey Golden Gloves champion Michael Torres of Piscataway, N.J. today signed a promotional contract with Top Rank. Todd duBoef, president of Top Rank, made the announcement.
World champion Edwin 'Superman' Valero, 25-0 with 25 KOs and the biggest KO artist in boxing since Mike Tyson was in his prime, will next fight July 25 on Top Rank's Latin Fury 9 pay per view.