Archive for June 3rd, 2011
Posted by Durell Wambolt on June 3, 2011 at 22:08 pm
Saturday, June 4, 2011 9PM
in Canada only on Super Channel Fights
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EDMONTON (June 2, 2011) – Carl Froch is the heavy favorite to defeat Glen Johnson Saturday in Atlantic City livein Canada only on Super Channel courtesy of SHOWTIME® at 9p.m. ET but Super Six World Boxing Classic Finalist Andre Ward believes there’s a decent chance that “The Road Warrior” can upset “The Cobra” to claim the WBC Super Middleweight title and advance to the tournament Final.
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“It’s a 50-50 fight,” Ward said. “I wouldn’t be surprised if Carl Froch dominated Glen Johnson and I wouldn’t be surprised if Johnson pulled the upset.”
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Ward (24-0, 13 KOs) will face the Froch-Johnson winner in the Final of the inaugural Super Six World Boxing Classic Cup and global recognition as the world’s No. 1 168-pound fighter. Read More
Posted by Durell Wambolt on June 3, 2011 at 08:13 am
Chuvalo Awarded with
Honorary Lifetime Championship
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L to R - George Doiron, George Chuvalo & Don Collette
CPBC Press Release: This past weekend, May 27-28, George Chuvalo was in Moncton, New Brunswick, to discuss the dangers of drug and substance abuse. The event was promoted by Eloquent One Promotions and was kicked off with a meet and greet at the Sports Rock Bar and Restaurant in Dieppe on May 27. George shook hands, chatted with admirers and signed autographs for an hour before dinner was served at 6:30 pm. When the meal was served the restaurant was absolutely jammed with fans and well wishers, illustrating the impact Chuvalo has had on many of Greater Moncton’s residents. Read More
Posted by Durell Wambolt on June 3, 2011 at 08:01 am
Montreal, Wednesday, June 1st 2011 – EuroPlus Computers S.R.L. in collaboration with InterBox and Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing Inc. is proud to announce that celebrity ring announcer Michael Buffer will be present in Bucharest on Saturday, July 9th. Mr. Buffer will announce the Main Event of the evening where IBF Champion Lucian Bute will defend his title for an 8th consecutive time against fellow undefeated and Mandatory challenger Jean-Paul Mendy.
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This Event will mark the second time in Lucian’s career that Michael Buffer announces him in front of his fans. Mr. Buffer was on hand last November 28th, 2009 at the Pepsi Colisee in Quebec City to electrify the 16,000 plus fans for the Bute vs. Andrade rematch bout.
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Mr. Buffer and his catch phrases will certainly thrill all boxing fans united at the Romexpo arena in Bucharest, as well as the thousands more watching the event live in Canada (Pay Per View on Canal Indigo, Bell TV and Shaw, as well as at all Cage-aux-Sports Restaurant locations throughout Quebec).
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Mr. Rudel Obreja, known as the key figure of boxing in Romania, recently worked out all details with the Hall of Fame announcer. “It was the goal of the Minister of Tourism in Romania, Mrs. Elena Udrea, to have World renowned celebrities on hand in Bucharest for this historic boxing event. Other surprises are definitely in store for our July 9th show” declares Rudel Obreja.
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Join us in Romania for his Historic Event and Weekend!
Lucian Bute fans throughout Quebec who wish to travel to Romania to see the fight live can reserve their package through Laurier Du Vallon Travel Agency (418-653-1882 ou 1 800 640-1882). Packages are available starting at $2,100 CDN for 5 days including transport, hotel, and boxing gala ticket in Bucharest. A visit to Dracula’s Castle is also offered at extra cost. The rock band Bon Jovi is also scheduled to perform on Sunday. Tickets for Bon Jovi must be purchased by the buyer directly from the venue.
Posted by Durell Wambolt on June 3, 2011 at 07:55 am
Montreal, Wednesday June 1st 2011 – TVA Group’s new specialty channel, TVA Sports, will start broadcasting throughout Quebec at the beginning of the fall 2011 season and InterBox will be a big part of it. Pierre-Karl Péladeau, President and CEO of Quebecor and Quebecor Media, and Pierre Dion, President and CEO of TVA Group, officially announced the launch this morning, surrounded by sports executives, athletes and some of the prestigious channel’s future personalities. Mr. Péladeau wore an “IBF Champion” cap during the press conference that was signed for him by Lucian Bute the night Lucian won the IBF World title (October 19th 2007).
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TVA Sports has signed an agreement with InterBox under which it will broadcast some live fights as well as replays of classic match-ups that thrilled boxing fans over the last 14 years of InterBox’s existence. Audiences will also get exclusive content, interviews, backstage visits and training reports on boxers such as Lucian Bute and blue chip prospect Pier-Olivier Cote. Read More
