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Heavyweight contender Joshua 'Dempsey' Gormley 22-4-0 (21 KO's) says he will face undefeated Mexican heavyweight Andy Ruiz Jr. 27-0-0 (18 KO's).

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Heavyweight contender Joshua 'Dempsey' Gormley 22-4-0 (21 KO's) says he will face undefeated Mexican heavyweight Andy Ruiz Jr. 27-0-0 (18 KO's).

Undefeated Cuban heavyweight Luis Ortiz (25-0, 22KOs) is training in Miami, Florida for his next fight against Alexander Ustinov of Russia. Meanwhile, from the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Fla. Ortiz spoke briefly with Ringsidefightingnews and BoxingScene.com, and says he is ready to face the best fighters.

Cruiserweight Yunier Dorticos (21-0, 20KOs) and his promoter Boris Arencibia of Caribe Promotions were at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida on Friday night, where they sat ringside to support to their countryman Rances Barthelemy, who retained his IBF super featherweight title against Mickey Bey.

On April 23 at The Forum in Los Angeles, California, undefeated fighter and currently ranked as the #1 pound for pound boxer in the world, Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez, will face the dangerous Puerto Rican fighter McWilliams Arroyo. Gonzalez will defend his WBC flyweight title in the bout.

Henry Rivalta and Garry Jonas are proud to present the young prospect 18 years old Antonio "Bang" Williams. ‘Bang’ Williams signed an agreement this afternoon with PROBOX Management to become a professional boxer. "We are very pleased, Williams was one of the best fighters in the Florida State as amateur, and he compiled a record of 105-14 for a total of 119 fights. This young man has the talent to become a future star for boxing "Rivalta said. While he was an amateur fighter, Antonio Williams managed to participate and win in the best and most demanding tournaments throughout the American Nation. Silver Gloves, Ring Side World, Jr Golden Gloves, Vegas National Champion, and twice Florida Golden Gloves Champion. "I am pleased with the agreement we reached with Mr. Rivalta and PROBOX. And I’m convinced it was the best decision and know that we are inside the best team to achieve our goals" said Macy Braziel coach and Williams father. PROBOX Management plans to debut Antonio Williams next February in Aguascalientes, Mexico. "Antonio and his coach, told us that they are ready to jump in professional boxing, and we will make its debut in Mexico vs. TBA" Rivalta said. For a long time I have followed the Antonio’s career and since I saw it the first time, I knew the boy had the talent to make career. Now, with 18 years and long experience we will build his career to reach their goals, "says Henry Rivalta. I think it was the best for me, amateur boxing gave me great joy and I did my amateur cycle. It was time to put it behind us and go on my way to other professional horizons. I thank everyone who helped me in my amateur career, never forget those days. I'm young, I know what I want and with the help of God, my family and PROBOX going to achieve my goals, "said the young Williams.

Earlier today, BoxingScene.com published a report where Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach was claiming to have received an offer to train WBA interim-heavyweight champion Luis Ortiz of Cuba.

Angelo Santana 14-2-0 (11 KO's) is back in the gym. The young Cuban fighter, 27 years old, is trying to revive his career, which was abandoned in February 2014 and he's now working hard at The Heavyweight Factory with veteran trainer Stacey McKinley.

After Luis Ortiz (24-0, 21KOs) shattered Bryan Jennings in in seven rounds on December 19th at the Turning Stone Casino Resort in Verona, the Cuban heavyweight remained fairly close to the gym. He advised ringsidefigthingnews.com that on Monday, January 11th, he plans to start preparing for his next fight.

Last month, junior welterweight contender Amir Imam (18-1, 15KOs) was within touching distance of a world title shot. Imam was the mandatory challenger to WBC champion Viktor Postol. The World Boxing Council issued an ordered which allowed Postol to have a voluntary defense before making his mandatory with Imam.

Erickson Lubin 13-0-0 (10 KO's) is growing with each fight and remains humble, praising his fans for the success that he's achieved so far a pro. Lubin has the required charisma of a future star and loves to spend time with fans of all ages. He never refuses a photo op or the opportunity to discuss the sport he loves with younger fans.