August 2009

Beltran: Julio is the Star, Not “Canelo”!

Published on: 26th August, 2009

Fernando Beltran, who heads the promotional company Zanfer and in turn the career of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has broken his silence in regards to the statements made by Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, up and coming welterweight from Guadalajara, MX, who has publicly challenged Chavez Jr. “That fighter (“Canelo”) has made some statements that cannot be [...]

“Piolo” Castillo Gets Signed by Banner!

Published on: 26th August, 2009

The President of Banner Promotions, Art Pelullo and the President of Golden Gloves Rodney Berman announced that they recently signed featherweight Ricardo “PioloP Castillo (38-7, 25KO) of Mexicali, MX by way of Empalme, Sonora, to a promotional contract.   The thirty year old Castillo, younger brother of two time lightweight champion Jose Luis, recently captured [...]

Caballero-Leal This Saturday Night in Mexicali!

Published on: 26th August, 2009

Under the tutelage of Tijuana, MX’s Nacho Huizar, KO Entertainment will hold a world championship fight this Saturday night in Mexicali, MX, when teh current WBA and IBF super bantamweight champion Celestino “Pelechin” Caballero (32-2, 22KO) defends his title against hometown favorite Francisco “Frankie” Leal (14-4-2, 9KO) over a scheduled twelve rounds.  The bout will [...]

Brewer annihilates Onolunose

Published on: 23rd August, 2009

TKO Boxing Promotions had a resounding southern California debut with their “Brawl For it All” at the Pala Casino and Resort located 30 miles north of downtown San Diego, Calif. Over 1,000 energetic fight fans witnessed a six-fight card topped off with “The Contender, Season Two” Champion Grady Brewer devastatingly stopping previous undefeated Albert Onolunose [...]

Thompson pulls out!

Published on: 20th August, 2009

 Amidst the last minute pullout of Anthony Thompson of his I.B.O. Junior Middleweight World Title bout against Grady Brewer which was set for this Saturday night at the Pala Casino in Pala, California, TKO BOXING Promotions CEO Chris Middendorf has issued the following statement: “In mid June, I contacted the manager for Anthony Thompson, Cameron [...]

KJ NOONS THROWS OUT SAN DIEGO PADRES FIRST PITCH

Published on: 20th August, 2009

Middleweight prospect Karl “KJ” Noons took the mound at Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night to throw out the ceremonial pre-game first pitch. www.startickets.com, phone 1-800-585-3737).    “Fantastic experience, it was a real thrill to do this” said the San Diego native. Noons will face off against Randy Pogue in a [...]

ALBERT ONOLUNOSE VS. GRADY BREWER

Published on: 18th August, 2009

Undefeated Nigerian junior middleweight Albert “THE PUNISHER” Onolunose has stepped in to face Grady Brewer in the main event this Saturday night, August 22nd at the Pala Casino Spa and Resort, it was announced today by Chet Koerner, President of TKO BOXING Promotions. Brewer was originally scheduled to face Philadelphia’s Anthony Thompson who withdrew this [...]

KJ NOONS TAKES TO THE HILL FOR THE SAN DIEGO PADRES WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Published on: 18th August, 2009

KJ NOONS TAKES TO THE HILL FOR THE SAN DIEGO PADRES WEDNESDAY NIGHT SAN DIEGO, CA (August 17, 2009) Middleweight Karl “KJ” Noons will take to the hill on Wednesday night, August 19th at Petco Park to throw out the first pitch before the San Diego Padres take on the Chicago Cubs. Noons will square [...]

Erik Morales leave of absence

Published on: 14th August, 2009

After the approval of a second leave of absence for an interim of 90 days, the director of Tijuana’s Municipal Institute of Sports (IMDET), Erik Morales, explains that Víctor Luna will stand in his place. “This is very simple, Luna has worked through out the year, therefore he deserves to finish it as the holder [...]

KARL “KJ” NOONS “ARMED AND READY”

Published on: 11th August, 2009

SAN DIEGO BASED MIDDLEWEIGHT PROSPECT FEATURED AT “TKO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING AT THE PALA CASINO San Diego based middleweight prospect Karl “KJ” Noons is finishing up his training for his feature bout on Saturday, August 22nd at “TKO World Championship Boxing at the Pala Casino” “I’m thrilled to be fighting so close to home, my [...]