Allan Tremblay President and CEO of Orion Sports Management just announced the complete Rumble @ Rama XII line-up for June 30th
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Neven “No Surrender” Pajkic vs Greg “The Steel Pole Kielsa Canadian Heavyweight Title
Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton vs Maria “Mary” Villalobos vacant WBO Jr Featherweight Title
Felix “El Destino” Mercedes vs Frankie Abbiw
Danny Flores vs Dexter Marques
Artem “The Russian Tank” Lipanov vs Nathan “The Rock” Parrott
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Tickets for Rumble at Rama XII are $125, $75, $50 and $25 and are available in-person at the Casino Rama Box Office, and at all TicketMaster locations or by calling (416) 870-8000 and online at www.casinorama.com.
MOLITOR PROMISES MORE OF THE SAME FOR SOUTH AFRICA’S PANTHER
TORONTO, ON – (Tuesday, March 23, 2010) Tuesday afternoon, “The Canadian Kid” Steve Molitor (31-1, 12 KO’s, IBF #2 Junior Featherweight) spoke to the media during an open workout in preparation for his battle with IBF #1 ranked Takalani “The Panther” Ndlovu (30-5, 18 KO’s) for the vacant IBF Junior Featherweight world title, in the main event of Rumble at Rama XI, Saturday, March 27th at Casino Rama, in Rama, Ontario.
On his preparation and approach for an opponent for he’s already handled easily (9th round TKO win in 2007)
“I’ve had a great camp, and brought in some great sparring partners. I’m healthier and stronger than ever heading into a fight. And given the fact that I’ve already smacked him around the ring once, I know what to expect out of him. Come Saturday night I’m going to reclaim my title.” Read More
“The Panther” Bares Claws at Molitor During Media Workout
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TORONTO, ON – (Friday, March 19, 2010) IBF #1 ranked Takalani “The Panther” Ndlovu (30-5, 18 KO’s) spoke to the media after a public workout at the famed Cabbagetown Boxing Club in preparation for his battle against “The Canadian Kid” Steve Molitor (31-1, 12 KO’s, IBF #2 Junior Featherweight) for the vacant IBF Junior Featherweight world title, in the main event of Rumble at Rama XI, Saturday, March 27th at Casino Rama, in Rama, Ontario.
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On his tactics for this fight, as compared to his first fight with Molitor (TKO 9 loss in 2007)
“Nothing has changed. I’m the same fighter. He’s the same fighter. I’m always happy with my performance all the time.”
“I’m prepared this time, and I was prepared the last time we fought. The question is, how prepared is Molitor.”
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On fighting on the road in front of a hostile crowd, and if he feels he has to score a knockout to win.
“This fight could be anywhere, it doesn’t matter. I’m not fighting the judges, I’m fighting Steve Molitor, and he’s just a regular fighter like me. The judges have nothing to do with me. The only person I’m focusing on is Molitor.”
“I might not have any fans over to watch me, but I know they are back home, and they are with me. We are always celebrating back home. 2010 is South Africa’s year. We have the World Cup, and we haven’t stopped celebrating, and on March 27th I will give them another reason to be happy.” Read More
TheBoxingExaminer.com recently had a chance to talk to WBO/IBA Jr Featherweight Champion Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton (6-1-1 1KO). The San Francisco based Filipina will be challenging 3x World Champion Lisa “Bad News” Brown (16-4-3 5KO’s) of Toronto for the vacant WBA World title. These ladies will be battling on March 27th at Casino Rama.
Photos Courtesy Team Julaton
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How is your training progressing so far?
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Training Camp has been great! My strength and Conditioning Coach Lauro Doroliat is the best! This is the strongest I’ve felt in a camp. I know with Lisa being able to train 8 weeks that both of us are coming in conditioned. This is the type of fight that as a fan I’m excited about.
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I understand that you are currently being training by none other than Nonito Donaire Sr. What does it mean to you having Nonito Sr.’s experience in your corner? Read More
With time ticking away prior to Rumble at Rama XI and the rematch between Steve Molitor (30-1, 12 KO’s) and Takalani Ndlovu (30-5, 18 KO’s, IBF #1) for the vacant IBF Junior Featherweight championship, the South African is trying to come to grips with his first fight with “The Canadian Kid.” Read More
TheBoxingExaminer.com had the opportunity recently to sit down for an exclusive One-on-One chat with Allan Tremblay, President and CEO of Orion Sports Management to discuss his upcoming Promotions in Puerto Rico and Ontario. Here is what he had to say…
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TBE: Rumble @ Rama XI looks like a blockbuster with 3 title fights! You executed exactly what you said you would, positioning Steve Molitor for another shot at the world championship.
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AT: It hasn’t come easy! Negotiating with Branco Milenkovic from Branco Productions in South Africa was the most difficult undertaking I’ve had to endure in my time in boxing. He is a man that has won purse bids, the last 6 purse bids accumulatively with Top Rank Boxing, Golden Boy and Don King and come out successfully so it was a daunting task going in. I think the only reason that I had the chance to succeed is that I’ve had a personal relationship with him. I met him in South Africa when he was starting out when we were there for the Vabaza fight that allowed me to have a discussion where dollars traded hands to allow Molitor to come here. Read More
The IBF recently vacated the title of Jr. Featherweight Champion Celestino Caballero of Panama. This leaves the title up for grabs between the two highest rated available contenders. Talakani Ndlovu of South Africa is rated number 1 and Sarnia, Ontario native Steve Molitor is number 2. Look for their camps to start negotiating soon, with Orion Sports Management having a March 27th date at Casino Rama and no main event announced! Read More
Battle of Undefeated Superstars Tops Feb 27th PPV World Title Twin Bill
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TORONTO, ON (Feb. 4, 2010) – Orion Sports Management, one of Canada’s top boxing promotional companies, presents a star-studded night of world championship boxing, featuring a pair of world title fights, Saturday night, Feb. 27, from Bayamon, Puerto Rico and Juarez, Mexico, live on Viewers’ Choice Pay Per View, and Shaw Cable.
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The action starts at 9 PM/ET live from Bayamon’s Ruben Rodriquez Coliseum, as Orion’s own, rock-fisted former WBO Super Flyweight champion “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona (14-0-1, 12 KO’s)faces hard-hitting hometown hero Wilfredo “WV2” Vazquez, Jr. (17-0-1, 14 KO’s) for the vacant WBO Junior Featherweight belt. Read More
“Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona 19, of General Santos City, Philippines will challenge Wilfredo “WV2” Vazquez 25, of Bayamon, Puerto Rico for the vacant WBO Super Bantamweight Championship recently vacated by former Champion and fellow Puerto Rican Juan Manuel Lopez.
Vazquez Jr is the son of former 3 time World Champion and Puerto Rican great of the same name, Wilfredo Vazquez who had a career record of (56-9-2 , 41KO’s) and held titles at the 118, 122 and 126 lb divisions. Read More
By Rick McLean and Donald Wambolt, ringside at Casino Rama in Rama, Ontario
Photos by Durell Wambolt
Sonsona and Hernandez Battle to a Split Draw!
In the Main Event of the evening Philipino sensation “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona (14-0, 12 KO’s) took on WBO Junior Bantamweight #1 contender Alejandro “Payasito” Hernandez (22-7-1, 11 KO’s) of Mexico in what was to be Sonsona’s first scheduled defence of his WBO Junior Bantamweight championship however Sonsona was unable to make the 115lbs weight limit and lost his title on the scale. If Hernandez won the bout he would have become the new world champion however this was not the case tonight.
Both fighters gave their all as Sonsona controlled the first half of the fight however Hernandez turned the tables in the second half and took the fight to the “Marvelous One” who seemed to fade down the stretch. After the final bell both fighters raised their arms believing they had won the fight however the judge’s scored the bout 115-113 for Sonsona, 115-113 for Hernandez and 114-114 even as the fight was declared a split draw!
Marvin Sonsona 117.6 vs Alejandro Hernandez 115lbs. Sonsona loses Championship on the scales…
Steve Molitor 126.2lbs. vs Jose Saez 125.2lbs.
Ciso Morales 121.4lbs. vs Miguel Gonzalez 122.2lbs.
Greg Kielsa 234.4lbs. vs Jason Bergman 260.8lbs.
Justin Fountain 145lbs. vs Frank Abbiw 142lbs.
Felix Mercedes 145lbs. vs Todd Furler 143.8
Rumble @ Rama X to also feature former IBF 122 lb. World Champion Steve “The Canadian Kid” Molitor!
TORONTO, ON (Thursday, November 19th, 2009) – Reigning WBO Junior Bantamweight champion “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona (14-0, 12 KO’s) and his opponent Alejandro “Payasito” Hernandez (22-7-1, 11 KO’s) of Mexico City promised a war this Saturday night as the main event of Rumble at Rama X at Casino Rama, in Rama, Ontario. Read More
The 19 year old Filipino Phenom “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona (14-0 12 KO’s) is slated to defend his WBO Jr. Bantamweight Title on Saturday at Casino Rama while his countryman Ciso “Kid Terrible” Morales (13-0 8KO’s) will box in an 8 round special attraction in the Super Bantamweight division. Read More
TheBoxingExaminer.com had an opportunity to talk with “The Canadian Kid” Steve Molitor as he was winding down a recent training session at Clancy’s Boxing Academy in Mississauga hear what Steve had to say;
