FULL CARD ANNOUNCED FOR 'HOLIDAY BOXING BASH' IN CHICAGO, THIS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12

UKRAINIAN AMATEUR STAR AND PROFESSIONAL PROSPECT SERGIY DEREVYANCHENKO ADDED TO BOXING BASH MAYHEM! The full card has been announced for Warrior's Boxing's huge 14-fight "Holiday Boxing Bash" event at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago on Friday, December 12. In the main, featured bouts, popular local prospect, and Warriors Boxing signee, Jose Felix Quezada (4-0, 3 KOs) of Alsip, Illinois will face Marlon Lewis of Memphis, Tennessee (6-5-2, 3 KOs) in a lightweight six-rounder; undefeated Warriors Boxing prospect Eddie Ramirez will face 34-fight veteran Dedrick Bell of Memphis in a super lightweight six-rounder; and Warriors Boxing's promising Patryk Szymanski (11-0, 6 KOs) of Warsaw, Poland, will take on Tuscaloosa, Alabama's more experienced Gundrick King (18-13, 11 KOs) in a super welterweight eight-rounder. In the night's main event, three-time Olympian and 2007 World Amateur flyweight champion Rau'shee Warren (12-0, 3 KOs) of Cincinnati will take on Buena Park, California's Javier Gallo (21-10-1, 12 KOs) in a scheduled-for-10 bantamweight duel. Tickets for "Holiday Boxing Bash" start at $31 and are available at Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com or call: 1-800-745-3000, the Warriors Offices: 312-622-7668 or the UIC Pavilion Box Office: 312-413-5740, or visit the UIC Box Office (Thursday or Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM). They can also be purchased the night of the event. Topping the supporting bouts in a six-round middleweight battle, "son of a legend" Ronald "The Chosen One" Hearns (26-5, 20 KOs) of Southfield, Michigan, will take on Tabasco, Mexico's hard-punching Roberto Ventura (15-10, 14 KOs). In other featured undercard bouts, 2008 Olympian and 2007 world amateur championships bronze medalist Sergiy Derevyanchenko of Brooklyn, via Ukraine, (25-1, 18 KOs) will face Kansas veteran Raul Munoz of Topeka (23-16-1, 16 KOs) in a super middleweight eight-rounder; Hudsonville, Michigan's 2007 World Golden Gloves Champion Jordan Shimmell (17-1, 14 KOs) will go 10 or less in the cruiserweight division against hard-hitting Minneapolis slugger Philip Williams (14-6-2, 13 KOs) in a fight that probably won't last long; in a lightweight 10-rounder, undefeated Robert Easter (11-0, 9 KOs) will go against McAllen, Texas's Angel Hernandez (8-3, 4 KOs); and In another 10-rounder, promising light heavyweight Thomas Williams of Fort Washington, Maryland (17-1, 12 KOs) will take on durable 37-fight veteran Michael Gbenga of Accra, Ghana. Also in action, are Cincinnati, Ohio's Jamotay Clark (3-0, 3 KOs), who will face Dominique Foster (2-5-1) of Hilliard, Ohio in a four-round welterweight bout; undefeated lightweight Raynell Williams of Cleveland (5-0, 3 KOs) appearing in a six-round fight against an opponent still TBA; in an eight-round super bantamweights contest, undefeated Juan Dominguez (16-0, 11 KOs) of Brooklyn will take on German Meraz (47-32-1, 25 KOs) of Agua Prieta, Mexico; in an eight-round lightweight contest, undefeated Jamel Herring (9-0, 6 KOs) of Cincinnati face on Corozal, Puerto Rico's Jose Del Valle (4-9-3) and unbeaten super welterweight Javontae Starks (10-0, 7 KOs) of Minneapolis will face off agaisnt 14-fight Puerto Rican veteran Jonathan Garcia in a scheduled-for-eight battle. On fight night, doors open at 5:30 PM and the first fight is at 6:00 PM. The UIC Pavilion is located at 525 S Racine Avenue in Chicago. For more information and updates, visit www.warriorsboxing.com  . # # # About Warriors Boxing Launched in 2003, Warriors Boxing operates under a simple philosophy-bring the best boxers in the world to fight fans, match them in competitive bouts, and in doing so help re-establish the sport of boxing for a new generation. With a series of successful Pay-Per-View shows and packed houses to its credit, the Warriors business model is working wonders in a sport that was sorely in need of the innovation and energy that the company brings to the table. When it comes down to it though, a promotional company is only as good as the fighters and fights it promotes. Warriors Boxing has delivered on all fronts, with outstanding bouts such as Lara-Molina, Cayo-Peterson, Abraham-Miranda I and II, Miranda-Pavlik, Miranda-Green, Ibragimov-Briggs, Ibragimov-Klitschko, Urango-Hatton, Urango-Bailey, Cayo-Maidana and Ibragimov-Holyfield. For more information on Warriors Boxing, visit their website at www.WarriorsBoxing.com.

CHICAGO’S RISING STARS TO APPEAR ON ‘THE HOMECOMING’ UNDERCARD

 

SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION

SATURDAY, NOV. 1 AT UIC PAVILION IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO (Oct. 16, 2014) – Top up-and-coming Windy City boxing prospects Alex Martin, Semajay Thomas, Eddie Ramirez and Jose Felix Quezada to join light heavyweight contender Andrzej "Chicago’s Polish Prince" Fonfara’s undercard, as he makes his “Homecoming” against France via Congo’s Doudou Ngumbu in the main event of a SHOWTIME BOXING: Special Edition event on Saturday, Nov. 1 at the UIC Pavilion inChicago, Ill.; live on SHOWTIME^® (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).

In the co-feature of the SHOWTIME tripleheader, WBO World Bantamweight ChampionTomoki “El Mexicanito” Kameda (30-0, 19 KOs), of Tokyo, Japan, will make his third title defense against interim WBO Bantamweight Champion Alejandro “Payasito” Hernandez(28-10-2, 15 KOs), of Mexico City, in a 12-round battle; and former interim WBA World Featherweight Champion Javier “El Abejon” Fortuna (25-0-1, 18 KOs) of La Romana, Dominican Republic, will face Caguas, Puerto Rico’s Abner “Pin” Cotto (18-2, 8 KOs) in a super featherweight 10-rounder. “The Homecoming” is presented by Warriors Boxing.

Tickets start at $31 and are available at Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com or call: 1-800-745-3000, the Warriors Offices: 312-622-7668 or the UIC Pavilion Box Office: 312-413-5740, or visit the UIC Box Office (Thursday or Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.). Tickets will also be available for purchase the night of the event.

Welterweight Semajay Thomas (4-0, 2 KOs), 21, was a top-rated amateur boxer who won the 2009 National Championships. Thomas was ranked No. 1 in the nation and considered the top seed in the 2012 Olympic Team Trials. He finished his amateur career with a record of 64-5 with 12 KOs. As a professional, Thomas has been devastating, having fought just 10 rounds in his four professional fights.

Lightweight Jose Felix Quezada (3-0, 2 KOs), 19, is an enormous fan-favorite locally and a three–time State Silver Gloves Champion, three–time Chicago City-Wide Champion, two-time Regional Silver Gloves Champion and the 2009 National Junior Golden Gloves Champion. As a professional, the talented Quezada has stopped two of his three opponents.

Welterweight Eddie "The Barber" Ramirez (5-0, 3 KOs), 22, of Aurora, Ill., was a 2013 Chicago Golden Gloves Champion who was voted Best Boxer for the entire tournament. He was also a 2013 National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions finalist. As a professional, Ramirez has beaten his first five opponents, including 4-1 Alexis Del Bosque (UD 4) and 3-1-1 DeMarcus Rogers (KO 1).

Welterweight Alex Martin (6-0, 5 KOs), 25, was a 2009, 2011 and 2013 Chicago Golden Gloves Champion and a 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Alternate. Martin finished his amateur career with a 340-10 record. As a professional, Martin stopped his first five opponents before going the distance in his last fight (UD 6 over Alfred Hall in July).

And in a special added undercard attraction, undefeated Brooklyn, N.Y. (via Lomza, Poland) heavyweight hopeful, Adam Kownacki (7-0, 7 KOs) will put his perfect KO record on the line.

All undercard opponents will be announced shortly.

On fight night, doors open at 5 p.m. and the action starts at 5:30 p.m. All bouts are subject to change. For more information, visit www.warriorsboxing.com or www.sho.com/sports.

Jose Felix Quezada Inks with Warriors Boxing

Warriors Boxing is proud to announce the signing of Chicago lightweight Jose Felix Quezada (3-0, 2 KOs) to a promotional agreement. 19-year-old Quezada is an enormous fan-favorite locally and a three-time State Silver Gloves Champion, three-time Chicago City-Wide Champion, two-time Regional Silver Gloves Champion, and the 2009 National Junior Golden Gloves Champion. As a professional, the talented Quezada has stopped two of his three professional opponents. "Jose Felix has it all," said Leon Margules, President of Warriors Boxing. "He has the fighting talent, the looks and the brains to become a mainstream media star and we're very proud he chose to join our team." Quezada joins undefeated Eddie Ramirez (5-0, 3 KOs) on Warriors' growing list of the Windy City's best up-and-coming talent. "We're making an investment in Chicago and putting together a stable of its best fighters," continued Margules. "When you pair our guys, Jose Felix Quezada and Eddie Ramirez, with Semajay Thomas and Alex Martin, you can put all the top fighters in Chicago on one show, which is what we had July 25 and will again." "I'm very excited to have signed this kid and looking forward to bringing him back as soon as possible," said Warriors Boxing's Luis DeCubas. "Given his background of half-Mexican and half-Filipino, he's very marketable not only in the Midwest, but also on the West Coast. I'd like to thank Jose's manager, Rick Ramos, for helping put this terrific deal together." Margules says Quezada's next opponent will be announced shortly, but he will be the type of opponent needed to craft a world champion. "Jose will come up through the ranks the right way: against opponents who push him. I fully expect he'll become nationally known before too long." More About Jose Felix Quezada: Twitter: @QuezadaTeam Facebook: Official Team Quezada ### About Warriors Boxing Launched in 2003, Warriors Boxing operates under a simple philosophy-bring the best boxers in the world to fight fans, match them in competitive bouts, and in doing so help re-establish the sport of boxing for a new generation. With a series of successful Pay-Per-View shows and packed houses to its credit, the Warriors business model is working wonders in a sport that was sorely in need of the innovation and energy that the company brings to the table. When it comes down to it though, a promotional company is only as good as the fighters and fights it promotes. Warriors Boxing has delivered on all fronts, with outstanding bouts such as Lara-Molina, Cayo-Peterson, Abraham-Miranda I and II, Miranda-Pavlik, Miranda-Green, Ibragimov-Briggs, Ibragimov-Klitschko, Urango-Hatton, Urango-Bailey, Cayo-Maidana and Ibragimov-Holyfield. For more information on Warriors Boxing, visit their website at www.WarriorsBoxing.com.

JULIAN RAMIREZ TO FACE CARLOS RODRIGUEZ IN THE GOLDEN BOY LIVE! CO-MAIN EVENT FROM THE UIC PAVILION IN CHICAGO ON MONDAY, APRIL 14

Ramirez vs. Rodriguez To Air Before The Night's Main Event Featuring Ronny Rios vs. Andrew Cancio Live On FOX Sports 1 And FOX Deportes CHICAGO (Mar. 24) - As "The Windy City" prepares for Golden Boy Live! to make its Chicago debut at the UIC Pavilion on Monday, April 14, an exciting co-main event has been added featuring featherweight phenom Julian "El Camaron" Ramirez against Mexico's Carlos Rodriguez in an eight round fight on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes in an eight-round featherweight showdown.  The card is headlined by a 10 round junior lightweight clash between Ronny Rios and Andrew "Chango" Cancio. "Everyone in boxing sees Julian Ramirez as having tremendous talent and potential, but for him to make it to the next level, he has to win this fight against a tough veteran in Carlos Rodriguez," said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. Fighting out of East Los Angeles, Julian Ramirez' (10-0, 6 KOs) skills in the ring have made him a fan favorite.  A speedy southpaw with fight-ending power, the 20-year-old "El Camaron" is coming off of an impressive eight-round win over noted spoiler Derrick Wilson in January that proved Ramirez is ready for a veteran like Rodriguez. Los Mochis, Sinaloa's Carlos Rodriguez (22-13-3, 10 KOs) is a rugged competitor who brings the heat every time he steps into the ring.  A professional for over 12 years, he earned two regional titles at flyweight before moving up in weight.  Winner of six of his last nine matches, Rodriguez looks to put a dent in Ramirez' future plans should he win their bout on April 14. Rios vs. Cancio, a 10-round junior lightweight bout is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and 8 Count Productions and is sponsored by Corona and O'Reilly Auto Parts.  The UIC Pavilion doors open at 6:00 p.m. CT and the FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes broadcast airs live at9:00 p.m. ET/8:00 p.m. CT/6:00 p.m. PT. Tickets priced at $31, $51, $76 and $101 are on sale now and are available for purchase by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 745-5740, by calling 8 Count Productions at (312) 226-5800, by calling UIC Pavilion box office at 312-413-5740 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. You may also purchase tickets directly at the UIC Box Office on Thursday or Fridays from 9:00 a.m. CT until 4:00 p.m. CT. For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com,www.FOXSports.com/FOXSports1 or www.8CountProductions.com, follow on Twitter at@GoldenBoyBoxing, @8_Count, @El_Camaron23 and @Swanson_Comm, and follow the conversation using #GoldenBoyLive, become a fan on Facebook at Golden Boy Facebook Pageand visit us on Instagram @GoldenBoyBoxing. For more information on FOX Sports 1 visithttp://www.FOXSports.com/FOXSports1 and become a follower on @FOXSports.

Golden Boy Live! Returns on April 14 in Chicago with Ronny Rios and Andrew Cancio on Fox Sports 1 and Fox Deportes

RISING STARS COLLIDE ON MONDAY, APRIL 14 AT THE UIC PAVILION IN CHICAGO GOLDEN BOY LIVE! MAIN EVENT FEATURES JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS RONNY RIOS VS. ANDREW "CHANGO" CANCIO ON FOX SPORTS 1 AND FOX DEPORTES Plus A Stacked Undercard Of Local Talent To Be Featured CHICAGO (Feb. 28) - Boxing has arrived to "The Windy City" as Chicago will be the site of one of the spring's most intriguing showdowns, when FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes brings theGolden Boy Live! series to the UIC Pavilion on Monday, April 14 for the 10-round junior lightweight bout between unbeaten Ronny Rios and fellow prospect Andrew "Chango" Cancio. "This type of matchup is what the Golden Boy Live! series was created for and in Ronny Rios vs. Andrew Cancio we could be seeing a fight where the winner goes on to eventually become a world champion," said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. "Both of these young men know what's at stake in this fight and it's going to be a good one." "We're happy to once again be partnering with Oscar De La Hoya, Richard Schaefer and Golden Boy Promotions for this world class boxing event," said Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions. "Events like these are outstanding entertainment for fans while showcasing the great city of Chicago to the world." Rios vs. Cancio, a 10-round junior lightweight bout is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and 8 Count Productions and is sponsored by Corona and O'Reilly Auto Parts. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. CTand theFOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes broadcast airs live at 9:00 p.m. ET/8:00 p.m. CT/6:00 p.m. PT. Tickets priced at $31, $51, $76 and $101 are on sale now and available for purchase by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 745-5740 or by calling 8 Count Productions at (312) 226-5800 or by calling UIC Pavilion box office at 312-413-5740 online at www.ticketmaster.com. You may also purchase tickets directly at the UIC Box Office on Thursday or Fridays from 9:00 a.m. CT to4:00 p.m. CT. A former United States' top amateur, Ronny Rios (22-0, 10 KOs) traded his quest for Olympic Gold for a journey toward a professional championship in 2008 and he has developed into one of boxing's top young talents. Fighting out of Santa Ana, Calif., the 24-year-old Rios emerged as a future contender in 2012 when he won the NABF featherweight title by defeating former World Champion Rico Ramos. Now competing at 130 pounds, Rios will make his 2014 debut against Cancio this April. Blythe, California's Andrew "Chango" Cancio (15-2-2, 11 KOs) doesn't just want to win hisApril 14 fight to move up the junior lightweight rankings and hand Rios his first loss, but also wants to pick up California bragging rights in the process. An eight-year pro, Cancio has won seven of his last eight bouts, with wins over longtime contender Rocky Juarez and up-and-comer Jerry Belmontes establishing the 25-year-old as a fighter to watch. Now it's time to deliver in his first Golden Boy Live! main event and he's ready for the challenge. Local standouts featured on what is shaping up to be an exciting undercard include Harvey's Jose Arambula(6-0, 3 KOs), who will be facing off in a six-round lightweight bout against Milwaukee's David Diaz (4-0-1, 2 KOs), 19-year-old lightweight phenom Jose Felix Quezada (1-0, 1 KO) of Alsip, who stole the show earlier this month with a magnificent professional debut at the Pavilion, six-time Chicago Golden Gloves champion Kristen Gearhart (3-0, 1 KO) of Oak Park, lightweight Jose Romero (1-1) and super middleweight Israel Echevarria (2-2, 2KOs) of Chicago. Opponents for Quezada, Gearhart, Romero and Echevarria, all of whom are competing in four-round bouts, will be announced shortly. For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com,www.FOXSports.com/FOXSports1 or www.8CountProductions.com, follow on Twitter at@GoldenBoyBoxing, @8_Count, and @Swanson_Comm, and follow the conversation using #GoldenBoyLive, become a fan on Facebook at Golden Boy Facebook Page and visit us on Instagram @GoldenBoyBoxing. For more information on FOX Sports 1 visitwww.FOXSports.com/FOXSports1 and become a follower on @FOXSports.