Famed Ref Richard Steele Hosts Heart of a Champion Fund Raiser; Boxing's Best Floyd Mayweather Jr Featured Guest

Las Vegas, Nevada, September 17, 2013 - Hall of Fame Referee Richard Steele has been the 3rd man in the ring in some of boxing's biggest fights of all-time - Thomas "Hit Man" Hearns vs. "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler, Sugar Ray Leonard vs. "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler and of course Julio Cesar Chavez vs. Meldrick Taylor and a handful of "Iron Mike" Tyson title fights just to name a few.  Although long retired as one of the best referees of all-time, Steele oversees the biggest fight of his life on a daily basis as he works tirelessly to keep the underserved youth of N. Las Vegas and surrounding areas off the streets and in a safe haven at the Richard Steele Boxing Club where he utilizes boxing as a tool to learn self-discipline and positive thinking as well as take advantage of educational opportunities and develop healthy lifestyles.  It's because of this daily fight, that the Richard Steele Foundation & Boxing Club will host their biggest fundraiser to date, Heart of a Champion, on Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 5PM - 7PM, at the Richard Steele Boxing Club in N. Las Vegas.  The Heart of a Champion fundraiser will be a mixer that includes an awards ceremony with state and local politicians and community leaders in attendance as well as none other than World Champion and the pound for pound best fighter in the world, Floyd Mayweather Jr.  Mayweather Jr will be the featured guest, one week after his dominating victory against Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. "This will be by far my biggest event to date," stated Steele.  "We have to keep the doors open for these kids so they have a place to go and get the guidance and mentoring they need when they are not in school.  The Heart of a Championceremony will reward our kids that have excelled in the gym and in the classroom." Steele is revered in boxing circles and because of this he decided to go straight to the top of boxing's food chain, Floyd Mayweather Jr., when he decided who to bring in for this event.  "I am so blessed that Floyd agreed to attend this event.  I have known him since he first came to Vegas and showed the promise of a future world champion and to now one of the best fighters of all-time." Steele, along with former peer, Hall of Fame Referee Joe Cortez, who sits on Steele's board, plan to leverage their network in the community to attend this event with the goal in mind of raising  significant funds for the Richard Steele Foundation & Boxing Club.  A few weeks ago, the Richard Steele Boxing Club hosted an amateur event that featured 15 fights and packed the house.  Steele will continue to do these shows throughout the year and hopes to add a golf tournament and gala in the future.  "We have big plans for the future, but it can't happen without a big showing onSeptember 21st at our Heart of a Champion event.  I hope there are individuals and organizations that see the value in what we do and we are able to raise a significant amount of money to support our programs."  Steele added, "It sure can't hurt by bringing in the best fighter in the world in Floyd Mayweather Jr." For additional information on how to donate and about the event, please visitwww.RichardSteeleFoundation.org .

CHAMPIONS OF TOMORROW III ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 10TH AT THE BAMBOO BAR IN PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA, PA (September 4, 2013)—On Thursday night October 10^th at The Bamboo Bar in Philadelphia, Marty Feldman and Meldrick Taylor will present the third installment of the Champions of Tomorrow Series.

In the main event, Tim Witherspoon Jr. will see action in a Welterweight bout scheduled for eight rounds.

The son of the former Heavyweight champion has a record of 10-3-1 with two knockouts.

The 28 year-old turned pro in 2005 and is coming off a four round unanimous decision over Josh Beeman on June 27^th.

Witherspoon’s opponent will be announced shortly

Also seeing action in four round bouts will be pro debuting Cruiserweight Mike Moore of Bristol, PA; Lightweight Josue Rivera (1-2, 1 KO) of Philadelphia; Cruiserweight Maurice Amaro (2-5, 1 KO) of Philadelphia,  Middleweight Fred Jenkins Jr. ( 5-1, 2 KO’s) of Philadelphia, Welterweight Terrell James (1-0) of Philadelphia and Female Super Bantamweight Lakeysha Williams (9-17-3, 1 KO) of Philadelphia

All opponents plus more bouts will be announced shortly.

Tickets are priced at $50 & $30 and can be purchased by calling 484-318-6133 or at upcomingevents.com or webtix.net

The Bamboo Bar is located at 949 North Delaware Avenue

MELDRICK TAYLOR MOVIE “TWO SECONDS FROM GLORY” IN THE WORKS

PHILADELPHIA (August 15, 2013)—From the time he wrote down on a dresser drawer as an eight year old child that he would become a world champion, Meldrick Taylor had only one goal.

From being a prized amateur and a 1984 Olympic Gold Medal winner and then in 1988 finally realizing his dream when he knocked out Buddy McGirt to become the IBF Jr. Welterweight champion, Taylor wasn’t done.

After making two defenses, Taylor then took on his greatest challenge against then 68-0 future legend Julio Cesar Chavez.

Taylor went in as a big underdog but dominated the bout until he was controversially stopped just two seconds before the end of the fight.

Now, along with Taylor’s business partner Damon Feldman, a movie that will chronicle the life of Taylor is being shopped throughout Hollywood.

The working title is “Two Seconds from Glory”, an obvious reference to the memorable fight with Chavez.

“I am in talks with a few companies now, this is the Next Big Boxing movie, “says Damon Feldman.

“The feedback has been tremendous and we have reached out to a few A-list actors who we feel would be perfect for the movie.  They all have shown a great amount of interest.  There are so many actors who are big boxing fans and a couple in particular know Meldrick’s story very well and when they were presented the script, they were very interested.  We promise it will be a tremendous movie with some big name actors taking part in the film.”  

CHARLES HAYWARD TO TAKE ON ANTONIO LILES THIS THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE DECK IN ESSINGTON, PA

PLUS 5 UNDERCARD BOUTS

ESSINGTON, PA (August 12, 2013)—This Thursday night at the Deck in Essington, PA Marty Feldman and former world champion and Olympic Gold Medal winner Meldrick Taylor’s Champions of Tomorrow will present its 2^ndshow.

In the main event, Charles Hayward (8-5, 4 KO’s) of Philadelphia will fight Antonio Liles (1-2, 1 KO) of North Carolina in a Light Heavyweight bout.

In four round bouts, Tyson Maher of Australia will be making his pro debut against Josue Rivera (0-2) of Philadelphia in a Jr. Welterweight bout

Pro debuter’s Lavon Slade and Anthony Patenella Stallone of New Jersey will square off in a Super Middleweight bout.

Evencii Dixon (1-1) of Lancaster, PA takes on Ramon Ellis (4-8-2, 2 KO’s) of Philadelphia in a Welterweight bout

In a four round female Super Bantamweight bout, Laurie Schivao of Philadelphia battles Unique Harris (0-2) of Philadelphia.

Rounding out the card will be Robert Sweeney of Virginia making his pro debut against an opponent to be named in a Jr. Middleweight bout.

All tickets are $40 and can be purchased at www.webtix.net or by calling 484 318 6133 and will be available at the door

CARD SET FOR THIS THURSDAY NIGHT’S CHAMPIONS OF TOMORROW SHOW AT THE DECK IN ESSINGTON, PA

ESSINGTON, PA (June 25, 2013)—This Thursday night June 27^th at the Deck in Essington, PA, Marty Feldman and Meldrick Taylor’s Champions of Tomorrow will present its inaugural show with a terrific seven bout card.

In the main event, 2008 Olympic Bronze medal winner, Yordenis Ugas will take on tough veteran Adan Hernandez in a ten round Jr. Welterweight bout.

Ugas of Miami, Florida via Santiago, Cuba has an outstanding record of 13-1 with 6 knockouts.

He is known as a top prospect with championship potential as he won his first eleven fights which include a win over tough Kenny Abril.

He has won two in a row with the latest being a 10 round unanimous decision over former world title challenger Cosme Rivera on December 7^th.

Hernandez of El Paso, Texas has a record of 15-7 with 6 knockouts.

The thirty-two year old Hernandez has fought a whose who of the top fighters such as undefeated Hugo Lewis (12-0-1); Rock Allen; World title challengers Urbano Antillion and Anthony Peterson as well as currant World champion Danny Garcia.

In a four round Welterweight bout son of former Heavyweight champion Tim Witherspoon, Tim Witherspoon Jr. (9-3-1, 2 KO’s) of Philadelphia takes on Josh Beeman (4-11-4, 2 KO’s) of Providence, RI.

Son of former world Heavyweight champion Bruce Seldon, Isiah Seldon (7-0, 3 KO’s) of Atlantic City, NJ battles Lekan Byfield (3-4-2, 1 KO) of Atlanta in a six round Middleweight bout.

Son of former world title challenger Tyrone Crawley, Tyrone Crawley Jr. (3-0) takes on Christian Steele (3-5-1, 1 KO) of Philadelphia.

David Gonzales (1-0) of Philadelphia, PA fights Pro debuting Evencii Dixon of Lancaster, PA in a four round Jr. Welterweight bout.

Dante Selby (1-0-1) will box Zeferino Albino (4-17-3, 2 KO’s) in a fight featuring two Philadelphia based Heavyweights scheduled for four rounds.

Lonnie Jackson (1-0-1) of Philadelphia takes on battle tested Travis Thompson (4-10-2, 3 KO’s) of Pottstown, PA in a Lightweight bout scheduled for four rounds.

“This will be an exceptional night of boxing.  We have a loaded card that features an Olympic Bronze medal winner, 2 sons of Heavyweight champions, another son of a world title challenger plus some of the best young talent in the Philadelphia area”, said “Champions of Tomorrow co-founder Damon Feldman.

“This is just the start of what we are looking to do.  We want to run every month to six weeks and already are exploring dates for early August.  We want to feature not only talented fighters but want to put them in good crowd pleasing fights so when the fans leave they will want to come to the next event”

Tickets are priced at $75 for VIP; $50 for Ringside and $35 for General Admission and can be purchased at www.webtix.net or by calling 484 318 6133

The VIP Tickets will consist of a Meet and Greet with former and current world champions plus a buffet.

THE WEIGH IN WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY MORNING AT 9:30 AM

1^st bout 7:30 PM and doors open at 6:30 pm

The event is sponsored by Concordville Nissan and Subaru, Bennys Barbershop in Springfield, Anthony’s Italian Restaurant in Drexel Hill, AC Cipolloni and Sons Construction & Cheerleaders Gentleman’s Club of Philadelphia

FORMER OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL WINNER AND TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION MELDRICK TAYLOR TO JOIN CHAMPIONS OF TOMORROWPROMOTIONAL TEAM

1^st card on June 20^th at the Deck in Essington, PA

ESSINGTON, PA (MAY 8, 2013)—Former Olympic Gold Medal winner and two-time world champion Meldrick Taylor has been added to the Champions of Tomorrow Promotional team.

The inaugural event will take place on Thursday night June 20^th at the Deck in Essington, PA.

Taylor, who captured Olympic Gold in 1984, went on to win the IBF Jr. Welterweight championship with a 12^th round stoppage over Buddy McGirt on September 3, 1988.  Taylor defended the title twice before engaging his memorable fight with Julio Cesar Chavez.  Taylor went on to win WBA Welterweight title with a 12 round unanimous decision over Aaron Davis.  He defended that belt two times and challenged for the world championship on three more occasions.

Taylor joins Marty and Damon Feldman as part of the promotional team.

“It’s great to get back in boxing”, said Taylor

“I hope to help these young fighters realize their dreams to become world champions and with my experience I hope to be able to provide that insight.  Plus it’s great to work with Damon and his father.  We go back a long time.  In fact Damon fought on one of my undercards”

Scheduled to appear on the card will be:

In six round bouts: Welterweight Tim Witherspoon Jr. (9-3-1, 2 KO’s) of Philadelphia; Middleweight Isiah Seldon (7-0, 3 KO’s) of Atlantic City, NJ and Lightweight Joey Tiberi (9-1, 5 KO’s) of Newark, DE

In four round bouts: Super Bantamweight Alex Barbosa (4-1-1, 1 KO) of Philadelphia; Pro debuting Lightweight Omar Mangual of Philadelphia; Pro debuting Heavyweight Corey Morley of Philadelphia; Welterweight Terrell James (1-0) of Philadelphia and Lightweight John Dipolito (0-4) of Philadelphia

All opponents will be named shortly

Tickets are priced at $85 for VIP; $50 for Ringside and $35 for General Admission and can be purchased at www.webtix.net or by calling 484 318 6133

The VIP Tickets will consist of a Meet and Greet with former and current world champions plus a buffet.

1^st bout 7:30 PM and doors open at 6:30 pm

The event is sponsored by Concordville Nissan and Subaru, Bennys Barbershop in Springfield ,  Anthony’s Italian Restaurant in Drexel Hill  & AC Cipolloni and Sons Construction