Showing posts with label Roy Jones. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Roy Jones. Show all posts

Monday, May 6, 2013

KO KINGS: Griffin and Spencer added on exciting bouts this Thursday in Dallas, Texas


Atlanta, Georgia - Adrian Patrick, an Atlanta Attorney and Boxing Promoter, worked to get fights for his boxers, undefeated prospect, Jeffery 'TNT' Spencer ( 3-0, 1 KO ) and former world title challenger, Randy "The Gentleman" Griffin ( 25-3, 13 KO's ) for their upcoming bouts, this Thursday, May 9, in a private event ( The Real Estate Council Foundation ) at The Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas.

"The Gentleman" will battle against undefeated localist, Medzhid Bektemirov (11-0, 9 KO's ) for the WBC/USNBC Light Heavyweight title in a 10 round bout.

Bektemirov is a Russian born, Texas resident fighter, who has made 9 of his 11 fights in Texas, and a victory over experienced Griffin will put him on the map.

Griffin from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hasn't been knocked out, captured WBO/NABO and NABA middleweight titles, after defeating, tough opponent, Julio García by TKO in the six round, and has a controversial draw against Felix Sturm, in a world title fight held in Germany.

In a undefeated duel, Jeffery 'TNT' Spencer from Gary, Indiana will faceJas Phipps ( 3-0, 1 KO ) from Killeen, Texas in a 4 round super middleweight fight.

Spencer ended up with a amateur record of 115-25. During that period, he was 2010 United States National Champion at 178lbs, 2010 CISM World Military Champion, 2010 Four Nations Cup Silver medallist, 2009 Colorado/New Mexico Regional Golden Gloves Champion, 2009 National Golden Gloves Silver medalist, 5 time All ARMY Champion, among others.

"We would like to thank promoter Stephen Crosson for giving us this opportunity" stated Adrian L. Patrick, CEO of KO Kings Promotions "Jeffery Spencer, Randy Griffin, and KO KINGS are committed on making the sacrifices necessary to bring excitement back to boxing, we will energize the crowd on fight night."

KO Kings is seriously seeking TV partnerships and looking to add more talent to its stable of fighters. If interested please call (404) 219-1789and/or email:kokings555@gmail.com

Saturday, March 30, 2013

Stars coming out for 88th annual BWAA Awards Dinner Apr. 11 at Capitale in New York City


NEW YORK (March 28, 2013) - A star-studded list of world champions, past and present, as well as many other boxing dignitaries have committed to attending the 88th annual Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) awards dinner on Thursday evening, April 11 at Capitale in New York City.

Limited tickets remain on sale, priced at $200.00 per person, $150.00 for BWAA members. Tables of 10 are available to purchase for $2,000.00. A limited number of special VIP tickets are also available for $400.00 per person and $4,000.00 for a table of 10. VIP tickets include premium seat at dinner, photo opportunity with honorees, and a special VIP gift.   Credit card (Mastercard, Visa and American Express), PayPal, check and money order payments must be received no later than April 4, 2013. Checks should be payable to the BWAA and mailed to Boxing Writers Association of America, PO Box 153, Rockaway Park, NY 11694.

In addition to 2012 honorees such as Fighter of the Year, Nonito Donaire, and Fight of the Year winner, Juan Manuel Marquez, a virtual Who's Who of boxing will be guests at the Apr. 11 gala affair. "The way things are starting to unfold this could be the best BWAA dinner in years" an excited BWAA president Jack Hirsch reported. "Every day it seems like another high profile star has committed to attend.  Our growing lineup includes Roy Jones, Timothy Bradley, Ruslan Provodnikov, Paulie Malignaggi, Steve Cunningham, Bob Arum, and Jim Lampley. We have also reached out to a major television star that is a big fight fan. She has expressed interest in attending if her schedule permits."  

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2012 BWAA Award Winners

Nonito Donaire                                                 The Sugar Ray Robinson Award     Fighter of the Year
Robert Garcia                                                  The Eddie Futch Award                   Trainer of the Year
Juan Manuel Marguez - Manny Pacquiao IV   The Ali-Frazier Award                      Fight of the Year
Al Haymon                                                       The Cus D'Amato Award                  Manager of the Year
Kathy Duva & Bruce Trampler                         The Barney Nagler Award               Long & Meritorious Service
Steve Farhood                                                 The Marvin Kohn Award                  Good Guy
Danny Jacobs                                                  The Bill Crawford Award                 Courage Overcoming Adversity
Peter Finney                                                     The A.J. Liebling Award                   Outstanding Boxing Writer
Dave Kindred                                                    The Nat Fleischer Award                 Excellence In Boxing Journalism
Max Kellerman                                                  The Sam Taub Award                       Excellence in Broadcast Journalism
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Bernie Awards for boxing writing winners will also be presented. A silent auction will be held. Individuals and companies may send items to be auctioned to Andriolo Communications, 1215 76th St., Brooklyn, NY 11228.   Those donating items for the Silent Auction will be listed in the event journal and may display their business cards or promotional material on the Silent Auction table.

Cocktails are available at 6:00 p.m. ET, followed at 7:30 p.m. ET by dinner and the awards ceremony.

For further information to online to www.bwaa.org, call or email Gina Andriolo, Event Coordinator at 917.312.6418/ginaandcom@aol.com or Jack Hirsch, BWAA President, at 516.790.7592/ajhirsch5@aol.com.