The Boxing Examiner

Weights from Cancun, Mexico

Moon Palace Resort, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Omri Lowther 134.2lbs vs Isaac Bejarano 134.2lbs

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Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster locations or by calling 416-870-8000

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McGuinness v Grant For Vacant NABA Title

Orangeville Rivals Meet September 25th in Mississauga for North American Title

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TORONTO – (July 27, 2010)  After countless months of rumors and hype, Orangeville natives Logan Cotton-McGuinness (11-0-1, 5 KO’s) and Buzz Grant (9-3, 4 KO’s) are set to square-off in one of the most anticipated grudge matches in Ontario boxing history, Saturday, September 25 at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, for the NABA Lightweight title.

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The card, UNDISPUTED: RIVALS, is being promoted by United Promotions, Southern Ontario’s leader in live boxing. Read More

News & Notes From Around the Ring

Two time IBF Jr Featherweight Champion Steve “The Canadian Kid” Molitor (32-1 12KO’s) has officially launched his website. www.SteveMolitor.ca

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Eric De Guzman’s Teofista Boxing has scheduled their next show on August 19^th at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino in Calgary, Alberta. The Pro/Am Show will feature undefeated Lightweight prospect Steve Claggett (8-0-1 4KO’s) Tickets are available by calling Teofista at 403-247-4700 or www.teofista.com

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WBC International Welterweight Champion Phil “The Italian Sensation” Lo Greco (20-0 11KO’s) is looking to make the first defence of his title in Toronto. Lo Greco was born is Toronto and hasn’t fought here in more than 10 years. Stay tuned…

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WBA Super Bantamweight female World Champion Lisa “Bad News” Brown (17-4 5KO’s) along with former WBF Jr Middleweight titlist Fitz “The Whip” Vanderpool will be special guests at HUF Boxings next amateur show on Thursday, July 29^th. The address is 1640 Crestview Ave. Mississauga for more info call the gym at 905-274-4483

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Orr to see Action in Beverly Hills, California!

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Former Canadian Olympian Donny “Boy” Orr (15-1 6KO’s) is slated to return to the ring on September 11^th at Hugh Hefner’s Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills. Orr fought once previously at the Playboy Mansion winning a decision over fellow Canadian pugilist Daniel “Danny Zee” Stanislavjevic in September ’09. Donny Boy is scheduled to box in an 8 round middleweight bout against a yet to be determined opponent. This will be Orr’s first bout back since his close decision loss to John Mackey in Niagara Falls, New York. Read More

NABF Ratings for July 2010

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HEAVYWEIGHT
NABF CHAMPION: JOHNATHON BANKS

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1. RAY AUSTIN
2. DERRIC ROSSY
3. SAM PETER
4. TONY THOMPSON
5. CHAUNCY WELLIVER
6. FRES OQUENDO
7. JASON ESTRADA
8. NEVEN PAJKIC – CAN 
9. DARRELL MADISON
10. JASON GAVERN 
11. MANUEL QUEZADA
12. DAVID RODRIGUEZ
13. DOMINICK  GUINN
14. MIKE MOLLO 
15. DAMIAN WILLS 
16. NAGY AGUILERA Read More

Rising Stars Deliver in Mississauga!!

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United Promotions put on another great show at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga on July 10th with some of Canada’s hottest young talent putting their skills to the test.

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Orangeville’s own Logan McGuinness and Ryan Wagner both dispatched their opponents in impressive fashion. Look for these 2 young stars to be in action again when United Promotions stages their next event on September 25th once again at Mississauga’s Hershey Centre.

Here are some video highlights for your enjoyment; Read More

Canadian Boxing Legend George Chuvalo to Make Annual Visit to Youth Camp

MISSISSAUGA, ON – Canada’s Largest Boxing Gym, HUF Executive Fitness, has kicked off the 9^th Annual Summer Youth Camp at the 26,000 sq/ft Mississauga facility. The camp is FREE to youth between the ages of 7 – 17 where they can learn to box, play sports and have fun.
 
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Operated by former professional boxer Olga Heron, and former bodybuilder Teresa Rego, the camp allows local youth to learn new skills, make friends and more importantly – receive a strong anti-drug message from former Canadian Heavyweight boxer George Chuvalo, who will make a personal visit to the camp on Friday, July 23 at 2 pm. George is best known for his legendary fights with Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier and George Foreman, and today devotes his time to speaking out about the tragic events in which he lost his wife and three sons as a result of substance abuse. Read More

FROM MINSKER TO MANDY, TO HOPEFULLY A FLOURISHING FISH AND A SUPER SPENCER!

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By Mike Schmidt

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This past week a select few had a real boxing treat indeed as they were lucky enough to watch five time National Canadian amateur boxing champion, and Olympic gold medal hopeful, Mandy Bujold spar with five time world champion and current W.I.B.A and W.B.A. champion Lisa “Bad News” Brown. Both fighters have the pedigree to know the appropriate way to use these type of workout sessions and both enjoyed the experience so much that arrangements are being made to get together shortly in good old Kitchener for some “open to the public” sparring sessions.

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At the post fight press conference for the Brown vs Julaton WBA championship at Casino Rama a few months ago I could not help but notice Olympic hopefuls Bujold ,Colin Fish and Mary Spencer in the crowd. They seemed to be really enjoying the experience. Two thoughts came to mind at the time. Firstly, that Mandy would, given her style, speed, and pedigree, give Lisa some great speed work in preparation for certain opponents we are looking at down the road. Secondly, as I watched Mandy, Colin and Mary beaming and enjoying the show was the thought that THEY NEED TO STAY FOCUSED MENTALLY AS DO THERE RESPECTIVE COACHES. Read More

Molitor and Pajkic Sign Exclusive Deals!

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Steve Molitor and Neven Pajkic Sign Exclusive Sponsorship Deals With Wild Wing Restaurants

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By Rick McLean

Photography by Durell Wambolt

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On Monday July 19, 2010 at the Magna Golf Club in Aurora, Ontario, Wild Card Promotions president Rick Smiciklas announced that he will be hosting a “black tie” boxing event in downtown Toronto in conjunction with the Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday September 4^th, 2010.  The event will be headlined by Canadian Heavyweight champion Neven Pajkic and will be attended by a diverse group of celebrities.  All proceeds of the event will be donated to charity.  Allan Tremblay of Orion Sports Management will be a consultant for the event.  Rick Smicikas is also the founder and president of Wild Wing restaurant chain http://www.bestchickenwings.com

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It was also announced that Wild Wing incorporated have signed exclusive sponsorship deals with IBF Junior Featherweight champion Steve “The Canadian Kid” Molitor and Canadian Heavyweight champion Neven Pajkic.  In addition, it was announced that Misho Jovicevic, the manager of Neven Pajkic has also signed Steve Molitor to his management team.  This will take effect after Molitor’s title defence in England on September 11^th against Jason Booth.  The Steve Molitor championship defence will be televised live on TSN. Read More

Alcine Stopped in First!

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Tonight at Rancho Mirage, California in a WBC elimination fight Alfredo Angulo stopped Montreal based Joachim Alcine at 2:59 of the first round.  Both fighters came out aggressively trying to establish their jabs and body attacks.  Mid way through the round Alcine tied up Angulo’s left arm however “El Perro” used his free right hand to pound away at the side of Alcine’s head which hurt him badly.  Angulo followed up the attack forcing hard right hands through Alcine’s defence.  A hurt Alcine was pressured back to the ropes where Angulo landed a hard left hook followed up by two hard right hands that left Alcine defenceless forcing referee Dr. Lou Moret to halt the bout at the 2:59 mark of the opening round.  With the loss Alcine drops to 32-2, 19KO’s.

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Weights from California

Joachim Alcine 153.5lbs. vs Alfredo Angulo 153.5lbs.

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Pascal and Dawson Make Weight for 30 Day Pre-Fight Weigh-in

JEAN PASCAL vs. CHAD DAWSON
SATURDAY AUGUST 14TH AT THE BELL CENTRE IN MONTREAL

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Montreal, Thursday July 15 2010 – With exactly one month remaining until two of the top fighters in the world enter the ring at the Bell Centre in Montreal, current WBC Light Heavyweight champion Jean Pascal (25-1-0, 16KO) and American Pound for Pound superstar  “Bad” Chad Dawson (29-0-0, 17KO) hit the scales for their mandatory 30-day pre-fight weigh in. The limit mandated by the WBC 30 days before a Light Heavyweight championship is 192.5 lbs. Read More

Pascal vs Dawson Video Teaser

WBC Light Heavyweight Champion Jean Pascal (25-1 16KO’s) is prepared to declare an absolute WBC Champion on August 14^th at the Bell Centre in Montreal. Pascal will face off against WBC interim Champion “Bad” Chad Dawson (29-0 17KO’s).

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The card will feature the top Canadian talent including knockout artist David Lemieux, Logan McGuinness and Tony Luis and will be promoted by Yvon Michel’s GYM Promotions along with Gary Shaw’s Gary Shaw Productions. Read More

WBC Rankings for July 2010

WBC RATINGS JULY 2010

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