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Reyes to face Bolanos in Kissimmee!
Promoter Félix "Tuto" Zabala, Jr/All Star Boxing will bring the popular series "Boxeo TELEMUNDO" back to the Kissimmee Civic Center with another Puerto Rico vs Mexico showdown on May 16. In the main event, WBO #8 rated lightweight and Latin champion Jose "El Gallo" Reyes (22-4, 8 KOs) will defend his title against Noe "Platanito" Bolanos (20-2, 12 KOs) in a twelve-rounder. Reyes had a "Fight of the Year" candidate last March 28 when he had to get off the canvas twice to finally stop Ivan Valle in round four. Also in action is undefeated jr. featherweight prospect Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. (10-0-1, 9 KOs) and heavyweight Attila Levin (30-3, 24 KOs). Tickets are $20 and $40. Call 407-935-1412. The main event will be televised live at 11:35 PM by the Telemundo Network.
Antoine Smith KO’s The “Contenders” Aaron Torres
Photo by Emily Harney/Fightwireimages.com
Photo by Emily Harney/Fightwireimages.com
Wednesday night at The Roxy in Boston, Massachusetts, Jr middleweight Antoine "The Truth" Smith (10-1, 6 KOs) displayed his boxing skills and power by knocking out "The Contender's" Aaron Torres (16-7, 6 KOs). In round two Smith Dropped Torres but was unable to finish him off, but came back in the third round and caught Torres with a right hand that forced Torres to take a knee and and the count of ten. Time of stoppage was 2:35.
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CASTILLO BROTHERS BACK IN THE RING JUNE 6th AT THE JAMES L. KNIGHT CENTER
After a victory in February on Miami Beach – Cuban southpaw Elieser Castillo is getting back in the ring on Friday June 6th, 2008 – for the first time in nearly a decade as a Cruiserweight. Castillo isn’t waiting long to get to the top of the division as he gets a shot at the WBC Cruiserweight Latino Championship Belt.

The big event will be held at the James L. Knight Center in Miami. Castillo was supposed to be back in the ring for a tune up fight in West Palm Beach last Friday, but his opponent fell through.

“This is all part of boxing. You have extreme highs and extreme lows,” said Castillo. “We’re not waiting for anyone to give us anything. We’re making things happen and I’m trying to put Elieser in a position, where he can quickly get a shot at the big time again, “said his wife and manager – Karla Guadamuz-Castillo. Elieser with a record of 30-6-2, has never hit the canvas.
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Top Level Promotions back on May 30 at The Miami Beach Resort & Spa !
Henry Rivalta returns on 5-30-08 live at The Miami Beach Resort and Spa 4833 Collins ave. Hometown Throwdown will deliver 12 exciting bouts as follows:

MAIN EVENT:
Joey twinklefingers Hernandez vs Nelson Manchengo
John Jackson vs TBA (co-main event)
Juan Nazario vs Jose Rodriguez
Richard Abril vs Armando Cardosa
Angino Perez vs Sergei Ganjelashuilli
Jessy Cruz vs Danny Calafel
Wilmer Mendoza vs Torera Lawton
Antwoine Smith vs Fransisco Osorio
Tony Roman vs Wilson Montero
Ricardo Hernandez vs Agusto Jimenez
Angelo Santana vs tba
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DAVIS AND IBAHIEM VICTORIOUS IN PALM BEACH GARDENS

The PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens played host once again to another sold out crowd and an evening of exciting boxing action with 6 competitive bouts. The card promoted by Palm Beach’s own Moe Malacarne and Eventco Promotions showcased some of the local talent that look to make a name for themselves in the Florida boxing scene.

In the main event of the evening Boca Raton’s Dyah Ali Davis, son of Olypmic gold medalist, Howard Davis showed patience early in round one, systematically breaking down the Straight-up Shannon Miller and dropping him mid way through the round and then again with a crushing right hand that sent him to the canvas for the last time before the referee called the contest over at the 2:54 mark of the first round. With the win Davis improves his record to 12-1 (7KOs). (read more)
Miami’s Joel Julio Decisions Ishe Smith!

Junior middleweight Joel Julio (33-1, 30 KOs) rated #4 IBF, #8 WBO and #6 WBA took a step forward in his quest back at a world Title with a workmanlike unanimous ten round decision over Contender season one star Ishe Smith (19-3, 9 KOs) Wednesday night at the Rock Casino in Vancouver, BC – Cananda. Joel Julio played the aggressor in the fight with Smith having his moments as the counter puncher. However, at the end of the night Julio’s aggression won out in the eyes of the judges with score of 96-94, 97-93 and 96-94.
PUERTO RICO’S ROCKY MARTINEZ CONTINUES HIS RISE!

Puerto Rico’s rising star and WBO #2, IBF #8, WBA #9 super featherweight Roman “Rocky” Martinez continued his unbeaten streak, with a hard fought 10 round unanimous decision over rugged Mexican, Christian Favela in the Main event on PR Best Boxing promotion from the Coliseo Antonio Barcelo in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico. (read more)
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22.APR.08 Hollywood, FL - Weights
18.APR.08 JOHNSON TRAVELS TO ROMANIA THIS WEEKEND
16.APR.08 ABRAHAM VS MIRANDA II SET FOR JUNE 21st. ON SHOWTIME.
15.APR.08 JOHNSON V. DAWSON – GRAND THEFT IN TAMPA BAY
14.APR.08 JOEY HERNANDEZ DEFEATS OBREGON
12.APR.08 DE LEON JR. STOPS MCGIRT JR. IN 7
12.APR.08 EARLY RESULTS FROM MIAMI
11.APR.08 JOEY HERNANDEZ VS. DAVID OBREGON TONIGHT
08.APR.08 CUELLAR CONFIDENT IN JOHNSON, ALBERT
08.APR.08 KING DAVID COMES HOME
08.APR.08 GYM PROFILE: PALM BEACH BOXING
05.APR.08 FL COMMISSION CHANGES RESULT!
04.APR.08 MIRANDA CONTEMPLATING LEGAL ACTION AGAINST KESSLER!
29.MAR.08 Results: Nazario Outguns Matias in Miami!
29.MAR.08 Local Cuban Boxer & Olympic Gold Medalist Visit the Boys & Girls Club
28.MAR.08 WEIGHTS FROM MIAMI!

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