Andy Gardiner is a special fighter

(L-R) -- Andy Gardiner and his promoter Camille Estephan OTTAWA, CANADA (January 12, 2014) -- Ottawa boxer Andy Gardiner burst onto the professional boxing scene only 20 months ago.  In his 10 bouts to date, he has consistently taken steps up in competition to better his craft when most fighters are more concerned about protecting their records and building KO ratios. When it was announced this past week that undefeated Thomas Oosthuizen, 22-0, was out of the fight with Eleider Alvarez on January 18, Gardiner wasted no time offering his services to face the WBA ranked #2, WBO ranked #3 light heavyweight in the world. Gardiner is not just here for a paycheck, the cool factor, or being part of a historic card headlined by the much anticipated Lucian Bute vs. Jean Pascal main event. "I would take this fight for free, in front of nobody," the clearly motivated Gardiner said. "I don't care about all that. That's up to my team to worry about those things. I just want to beat the best fighters available. I'm coming well prepared and I'm coming to steal the show. I don't care if it hurts. I will hurt him more." "Andy isn't like most fighters," explained Gardiner's promoter Camille Estephan, CEO of Eye Of The Tiger Management (EOTTM). "He constantly asks for these types of fights. We could easily take no risks, slowly building him to 20 or 25 and 0 before fighting at this level, but he doesn't want that because Andy is a real fighter who wants real fights. That's what really separates him from the rest and that's why we love him."    None the less this is a risky business and a risky fight that most boxing fans across North America want to see, probably the biggest fight on the card after the main event. Something that Gardiner's trainer, Eric Belanger, certainly wants to see. "It's not a risk at all," he added. "The risk is all on their side. For Andy, it's an opportunity. We were in shape, on weight, and we have nothing to lose. So, we don't see this as a risk.  It's an opportunity that Andy will seize. He is a man possessed in the gym right now and I can promise you he is coming to win no matter what he has to endure. I rarely get truly excited but I can't wait for this one to be on." If you have seen Gardiner fight before, or even had to chance to speak with him, he is hard not to love. He is a simple, nice guy who is willing to go toe-to-toe with anyone, anytime, anywhere for the sake of putting on a show all boxing fans can thoroughly enjoy.  Win, lose or draw, his heart and willingness is something that should be embraced by all to get behind Gardiner. Too often prospects are built up without any real opposition and fans continually criticize them for. So, when Andy Gardiner enters that squared circle at the Bell Centreand puts everything on the line on Jan. 18, people there in attendance are encouraged to stand on their feet and make noise for the underdog story fans all love to witness.         For further information visit www.eottm.com, or follow on Twitter @eottmvd.

Maduma vs. De Los Santos Headline EOTTM's Fight Club Series

Sept. 6 at Hilton Casino Lac Leamy in Ottawa Ghislain Maduma OTTAWA, Canada (July 31, 2013) - Red-hot lightweight prospect Ghislain "Mani" Maduma (14-0, 9 KOs) headlines the sixth installment of EOTTM's Fight Club Serieson Friday night, September 6, at Hilton Casino Lac Leamy Casino Hotel in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. The Sept. 6 event is presented by Eye Of The Tiger Management (EOTTM) Maduma, who lives in Montreal, defends his World Boxing Council (WBC) Americas title against Mexican warrior Fermin De Los Santos (24-13-2, 16 KOs) in the 12-round main event also for the vacant North American Boxing Federation (NABF) 135-pound championship. The 28-year-old Maduma is world rated at No. 10 by the International Boxing Federation (IBF), as well as No. 14 by the WBC.  He had an impressive 61-17 amateur record, highlighted by his gold-medal performance at the 2003 Canada Games.  His last fight was a solid win by 10-round decision over Saul Carreon (20-5-1) this past May 17 at Hilton Lac Leamy. WBC No. 11-rated De Los Santos is the reigning WBC Caribbean Boxing Federation (CABOFE) lightweight champion.  The battle-tested veteran, unbeaten in his last 15 fights (14-0-1, 9 KOs), has never been stopped as a professional. "We strongly believe Ghislain is on his way to being the best lightweight boxer in the world, period," EOTTM president Camille Estephan said emphatically.  "We are anxious to see him take on the biggest names in the division as fast as possible. Tough fights like this one with De Los Santos are what we want for 'Mani' in order for him to secure a top 5 world ranking.  We're confident that he will have two title belts September 6th when he leaves the ring." The stacked undercard will showcase two of the most exciting young fighters in Canada, super featherweight Baha Laham (12-0-1, 5 KOs) and light heavyweight Andy Gardiner (8-0. 4 KOs), fighting separate eight-round bouts. Super middleweight Schiller Hyppolite (7-1, 4 KOs) is also scheduled to fight in an eight-round match. Also scheduled to fight on the undercard against opponents to be determined are lightweight Ibrahim "Fireman" Kamal (8-0, 6 KOs) and light middleweight Mian Hussain (6-0, 4 KOs) in six-rounders; lightweights Michael "L'Unique" Gadbois (9-0-1 (3 KOs) and Chris Plaitis (4-0), light heavyweight Pascal Villeneuve (2-0, 1 KO), heavyweight Zachary Bunce (1-0, 1 KO) and pro-debut cruiserweight Samer Barakat, all in four-round match-ups. All fights and fighters are subject to change. Tickets for Sept. 6th event are on sale now and very reasonably priced at $40.00 and $60.00, while tables of 10 may be purchased for $1,500, by visitingwww.admission.com or at the Final Round Boxing Club, 15 Eccles Street in Ottawa. For further information visit www.eottm.com, contact EOTTM at (514) 632-56666, or follow on Twitter @eotmvd.

UNDEFEATED GHISLAIN MADUMA TAKES ON SAUL CARREON PLUS 2008 OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL WINNER JAMES DEGALE TAKES ON FORMER WORLD TITLE CHALLENGER SEBASTIEN DEMERS THIS FRIDAY ON WEALTH TV

SAN DIEGO, CA (May 14, 2013)—This Friday night, some of the best prospects in the world will be highlighted on a special night of boxing on Wealth TV and WORDWIDE on www.wealthtv.com

In the main event, undefeated Ghislain Maduma takes on battle tested Saul Carreon in a bout scheduled for ten rounds.  In the exciting co-feature, 2008 Olympic Gold Medal,James “Chunky” DeGale will make his North American debut when he takes on former world title challenger Sebastien Demers in an eight round bout.

Those two bouts will highlight a full nine bout card that will begin at 7pm est / 4pm pac.

Maduma of Montreal via The Congo has a record of 13-0 with nine knockouts, has been very impressive since turning professional in 2010.

He has impressive victories over the likes of Aldo Valtierra (TKO 2); Gyorgi Mizsei Jr. (TKO 5) and in his bout, he won the WBC Continentals America championship with a 10^thround stoppage over Josafat Perez.

Carreon of Ciudad, Mexico has a respectable record of 20-5-1 with 13 knockouts.

The twenty-seven year old Carreon has wins over undefeated Jose Manuel Osorio (14-0-4) & Luis Gonzalez (13-0-1) and also fought for the WBC Silver Lightweight title against Abdiel Ramirez.

DeGale of London has a professional record 14-1 with nine knockouts and is the current European Super Middleweight champion.

After becoming a national hero by capturing gold in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, DeGale raced out to ten consecutive wins while capturing titles.

He has wins over Jindrich Kubin (5-0); Ally Morris (2-0-1); In his sixth bout he won WBA International Super Middleweight title with a 5^th round stoppage over Sam Horton (15-1).

He defended that title once with a first round destruction over Carl Dilks (14-2).  He went on to win the British Super Middleweight title with a 9^th round stoppage over Paul Smith (29-1).  DeGale suffered his only blemished when he lost a close majority decision to British rival George Groves.

DeGale won the European championship with a majority decision over Piotr Wilczewski (29-1).  He defended that belt twice with wins over Cristian Sanavia (45-5-1) and Hadillah Mohoumadi (13-2-1).  In his last bout, DeGale picked up the WBC Silver championship with a decision over former world title challenger Fulgencio Zuniga.

He is currently ranked in all four major sanctioning bodies (#5 WBC, #14 WBA, #6 IBF and #3 WBO)

Demers of Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec won his first twenty bouts which includes wins over former world title challengers Elio Ortiz and Mamadou Thiam.  That streak earned him a shot at undefeated IBF world Middleweight champion Arthur Abraham.

Although he was stopped by Abraham, Demers went on to win 11 of his next 12 outings with some quality wins over Walid Smichet (17-2-1); Nicholson Poulard (13-2) and former world champion William Joppy. 

Demers is coming off a ten round decision loss to Allan Green (30-3).

Undefeated Super Featherweight Baha Laham (11-0-1, 4 KO’s) takes on Alan Paredes(15-1-1, 5 KO’s) in an eight round bout.

In an eight round Light Heavyweight bout, Andy Gardiner (7-0, 3 KO’s) battles Emiliano Cayetano (21-5, 12 KO’s)

In a six round Jr. Welterweight bout, Tony Luis (15-1, 7 KO’s) will fight Maurycy Gojko(21-37-2, 7 KO’s)

Exciting Jr. Middleweight prospect Mian Hussein (5-0, 4 KO’s) boxes Alessio Domarin(2-2, 1 KO) in a bout scheduled for six rounds.

In a six round Super Middleweight fight, Schiller Hyppolite (6-1, 3 KO’s) takes on Martin Avila (14-11, 7 KO’s)

In a four round bout, popular Pascal Villeneuve (1-0, 1 KO) squares off Fouad Nasri (6-6-1, 1 KO) in a Light Heavyweight bout.

Rounding out the card in a four round Heavyweight bout, Zach Bunce will be making his pro debut when fights Donald Willis (1-2, 1 KO)

The card can be seen on WealthTV nationally on Verizon FiOS TV channel 169 and 669 in HD, AT&T U-Verse TV channels 470 and 1470 in HD, along with over 100 cable systems across the country as well as on line viewing on numerous connected devices and via www.wealthtv.com.

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