Hitz, Jimenez and Ortuz on All-Time-Great Radio Tonight!

Promoter Bobby Hitz, "The Godfather of Chicago Boxing", as well as undefeated Chicago prospects Dimar "Strongman" Ortuz (7-0, 5 KOs) and Mike "Hollywood" Jimenez (8-0, 5 KOs) will be appearing on ATG Radio at 10pm EST/9pm CT tonight  (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/all-timegreat). Hosted by Frank Stea, Tim Kudgis, and Mike Doss, tonight's show will also feature undisputed Heavyweight Champ Wladimir Klitschko and UK Promoter/Manager Frank Maloney. The trio will be on to discuss this Friday's (February 15) "Fight Night at the Horseshoe" at the Horseshoe in Hammond, Indiana, in which Jimenez and Ortuz will appear in separate bouts on the Hitz-promoted show. The night's main event will feature the rematch of an explosive war held last November at the very same venue, as Chicago (via Lithuania) middleweight Donatas Bondorovas (16-3-1, 5 KOs) will once again face Evansville, Indiana's "King" David Thomas (10-3-2, 8 KOs) in an eight-round battle. Also scheduled are Hammond, Indiana's own heavyweight powerhouse David Martin III (6-0-1, 5 KOs), coming back for a six-rounder against Chicago tough guy Felix Abner (3-2, 2 KOs); and 21-year-old Rockford, Illinois, lightweight Anthony Linenfelser (3-3, 3 KOs) against explosive Chicago native Russell "Rocky" Fiore (6-2-1, 6 KOs) in a four-rounder. Popular locals also featured in four-round fights will be junior welterweight Genaro Mendez (5-1-1, 3 KOs); pro super flyweight and former National Jr. Olympic Champion Johnny "WiteBoi" Determan (5-0, 4 KOs) from Nebraska, as well as the other heavily decorated Chicago-based amateur he is on a collision course with: 21-year-old super flyweight prospect Adan Ortiz (5-0, 4 KOs); welterweight "Irish" Jimmy Murphy (1-0, 1 KO) and the second fight of welterweight Nick Ramirez (0-0-1). All opponents not specified will be announced shortly. The high-class atmosphere and luxurious surroundings the Horseshoe has to offer make their boxing shows a Las Vegas-style night of boxing that Chicago-area fans don't have to get on a plane to enjoy.    The Horseshoe Casino has an intimate, comfortable venue with luxurious seats, a spectacular gaming area, free parking, exquisite food and all the amenities -- and is just 20 minutes from Downtown Chicago. Tickets are priced at $90 Ringside & $40 Orchestra and available at all Ticketmaster outlets and ticketmaster.com. On fight night, doors open 6:30 pm and the action starts at 7:30. All bouts are subject to change.

GODFATHER OF CHICAGO BOXING RETURNS ON VALENTINE'S WEEKEND WITH HUGE NIGHT OF OLD-SCHOOL BOXING

Bobby Hitz, the "Godfather of Chicago Boxing" will return on Friday, February 15, 2013, with his own version of a St. Valentine's Day massacre in the form of another of his jam-packed nights of old-school professional boxing at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana. Fresh off an extended recurring role on the Fox series Mob Doctor where he played right hand man to the mob boss played by William Forsythe, Hitz will continue his series of Horseshoe boxing shows that are known for consistently delivering all-action fights to the sold-out crowds who flock to this Indiana casino just 20 minutes outside Chicago. The first main event of the year will feature the rematch of an explosive war held last November at this very same venue, as Chicago (via Lithuania) middleweight Donatas Bondorovas (16-3-1, 5 KOs) will once again face Evansville, Indiana's "King" David Thomas (10-3-2, 8 KOs) in an eight-round battle. In their first encounter, Bondorovas had to get off the floor and survive several shaky moments before storming back to win via a come-from-behind (and some would say early) stoppage in round two. Plenty of doubt remains and both fighters are eager to do it again and prove their superiority once and for all. Several Chicagoland favorites are scheduled to appear in supporting bouts including Chicago's red-hot undefeated Dimar "Strongman" Ortuz (7-0, 5 KOs), who will go six rounds in the cruiserweight division. Ortuz is coming off back-to-back sensational victories at the Horseshoe over then-undefeated opponents Donta Woods and Terry Martin.   Also returning for a six-rounder is wildly popular Chicago super middleweight prospect Mike "Hollywood" Jimenez (8-0, 5 KOs), who is fresh off his very impressive stoppage of former world title challenger Antwun Echols last November at the Horseshoe. Jimenez will fight twice this month and is looking to have a breakout year in 2013. In matches already finalized, Hammond, Indiana's own heavyweight powerhouse David Martin III (6-0-1, 5 KOs) is coming back for a six-rounder against Chicago tough guy Felix Abner (3-2, 2 KOs); and 21-year-old Rockford, Illinois, lightweight Anthony Linenfelser (3-3, 3 KOs) will bring his brand of excitement to bear against explosive Chicago native Russell "Rocky" Fiore (6-2-1, 6 KOs) in a four-rounder. In another six-round bout, talented Hitz Boxing prospect Prenice Brewer (16-3-1, 6 KOs) will return to action in a welterweight match-up. Popular locals also featured in four-round fights will be junior welterweight Genaro Mendez (5-1-1, 3 KOs); pro super flyweight and former National Jr. Olympic Champion Johnny "WiteBoi" Determan (5-0, 4 KOs) from Nebraska, as well as the other heavily decorated Chicago-based amateur he is on a collision course with: 21-year-old super flyweight prospect Adan Ortiz (5-0, 4 KOs); welterweight "Irish" Jimmy Murphy (1-0, 1 KO) and the second fight of welterweight Nick Ramirez (0-0-1).   All opponents not specified will be announced shortly. The high-class atmosphere and luxurious surroundings the Horseshoe has to offer make their boxing shows a Las Vegas-style night of boxing that Chicago-area fans don't have to get on a plane to enjoy.    The Horseshoe Casino has an intimate, comfortable venue with luxurious seats, a spectacular gaming area, free parking, exquisite food and all the amenities -- and is just 20 minutes from Downtown Chicago. Tickets are priced at $90 Ringside & $40 Orchestra and available at all Ticketmaster outlets and ticketmaster.com. On fight night, doors open 6:30 pm and the action starts at 7:30. All bouts are subject to change.

Hitz Boxing Returns for another 'Belvedere Bash'

The Midwest's most successful boxing promoter, Bobby Hitz of Hitz Boxing, is back at it less than a month after his last jam-packed success. On Thursday, June 21, Hitz will present his second installment of "The Belvedere Bash", an evening of professional boxing at The Belvedere Banquet in Elk Grove, Illinois. Featured in separate bouts that night will be several local favorites including Geesala, County Mayo, Ireland's Henry "Western Warrior" Coyle (16-2, 12 KOs), who will go eight rounds in the junior middleweight division; Chicago's popular slugger Mike "Hollywood" Jimenez (7-0, 4 KOs) will have a six-round super middleweight battle; Chicago super bantamweight Sergio Montes de Oca (6-1, 1 KO) will go four; and Bassett, Virginia's Elijah McCall (9-1-1, 8 KOs), son of former heavyweight champion Oliver McCall, will face TBA in a heavyweight four-rounder. In a very special added bonus, Anthony "American Assassin" Linenfelser (3-3, 3 KOs) and Paulie Settepani (1-1, 1 KO) will meet in a four-round crosstown lightweight matchup. Rounding out the action and making their pro-debuts in separate bouts will be MMA fighter PJ Cajigas and Golden Gloves Boxing and World Amateur Kickboxing Champion Simon "The Punisher" Buettner. Both will face opponents that are TBA in super middleweight four-rounders. Tickets are just $40 and available at www.fanfueled.comor the Hitz txt Hotline at630-442-4203. The Belvedere Banquet is located at 1170 West Devon in Elk Grove. On fight night, doors open at 6:30 pm and the first bout is at 7:30 pm. All bouts are subject to change. For more information, visit www.hitzboxing.com.

May 25 Fight Night at the Horseshoe Heating Up! Martin to Face Woods in Cruiserweight Slugfest

Hitz Boxing's blockbuster Fight Night at the Hammond event, scheduled for May 25 at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana, just got even more exciting with the announcement of the co-featured bout. 31-year-old Chicago native and UFC, Strikeforce, Affliction and King of the Cage MMA star Terry Martin (5-0, 5 KOs) will roll the boxing dice and put his perfect undefeated record on the line against Atlanta, Georgia's also undefeated Donta Woods (8-0, 7 KOs) in an explosive cruiserweight six-rounder. The two power punchers will meet as the main supporting bout to the 10-round WBA Fedelatin Heavyweight Championship main event between "Fast" Fres Oquendo (33-7, 21 KOs) and Joey "Minnesota Ice" Abell (28-5, 27 KOs). Martin holds Bachelor of Science degree, a Master's Degree, and is working toward a PhD., and also frequently visits schools, churches and community centers to speak to young people about the value of staying in school. An impressive 22-9 in MMA, hammer-fisted Martin stands 5' 8" and packs power in both hands. Woods enjoyed a long and successful amateur career, competing internationally and winning the 2005 Ringside National Championships, among many other distinctions. He stands 6' 2" and has an especially impressive body attack. "Someone's 0 will go and probably by a knockout in this fight," said event promoter, Bobby Hitz of Hitz Boxing. "When power punchers like these two meet up, it's always a treat for the fans and we're happy they have both agreed to fight." Also on the undercard: Mike "Hollywood" Jimenez (6-0, 3 KOs) will go six rounds against Everett, Washington's Adrian Hermann (3-3-1, 1 KO); undefeated power puncher David Martin III (5-0, 4 KOS) of Hobart, Indiana, will face Tim Washington (0-1) of Toledo, Ohio, in a heavyweight four-rounder; undefeated heavyweight David "Diesel" Latoria (10-0, 5 KOS) will go six against Gary, Indiana's Stanley Allen (5-3, 3 KOs); nearby Chesterton, Indiana, heavyweight Philip Triantafillo (2-0, 1 KO) will fight a four-rounder against the more experienced Emerson Chasing Bear (4-3-2, 3 KOs) of Rapid City, South Dakota. The opponent for light welterweight Genaro Mendez's (4-1-1, 3 KOS) six-round fight is still TBA. The high-class atmosphere and luxurious surroundings the Horseshoe has to offer make their boxing shows a Las Vegas-style night of boxing that Chicago-area fans don't have to get on a plane to enjoy.   The Horseshoe Casino has an intimate, comfortable venue with luxurious seats, a spectacular gaming area, free parking, exquisite food and all the amenities -- and is just 20 minutes from Downtown Chicago.  Tickets for "Fight Night at the Horseshoe" are on sale now, starting at a fan appreciation price of $10, and are available atthe "Venue" box office, ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster outlets.

CBN Interview with the One and Only Bobby Hitz

When you read about the glory days of boxing and how it was in the old school, you think of a guy like Bobby Hitz.  The Chicago-based former heavyweight fighter turned founder of Hitz Boxing is a no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is tough guy, a throwback to better days for boxing. He makes thousands of life-long friends and his brutal honesty sometimes makes him enemies.  Listening to his stories, listening to him argue, watching him work a crowd of boxing fans and celebrities, Bobby Hitz is the heart of Chicago boxing.    He sat down with Ben Mercado of the Chicago Boxing News crew for the following interview:      On a mission to bring back the best in boxing, Chicago Boxing News talks with Bobby Hitz On Thursday afternoon, while waiting to get a hold of a local boxer for a phone interview, I received information from our team that Sergio Montes de Oca (5-1 1KO) had been added to Saturday's Fight Night at the Horseshoe boxing series (Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, IN, promoted by Bobby Hitz.   As Sergio was originally supposed to fight Friday, February 17th, 2012, in Cicero, IL...we obviously had some questions how/why this happened.  We weren't complaining; heck, this was good news!  Sergio is an exciting athlete to watch...and being added to an already-stacked line-up was a bonus.  But we still had questions... So, like any good reporting entity hungry for news, we reached out to the man himself - veteran promoter Bobby Hitz - to see how this came about, and we were lucky enough to take a few moments of his time.   What we weren't prepared for was that Bobby had a heck of a lot to say: about the fighters on his card, the state of the Chicago boxing scene, the Angel "Toro" Hernandez debacle, of course-Sergio Montes and even the success of the UFC.  While this was more information than we expected; we were quite pleased to capture it all and will deliver it to you below. Bobby Hitz is not just a veteran promoter in the Midwest; he's a former professional heavyweight boxer, compiling a (15-5 10 KOs) record; even fighting the likes of ring legend George Foreman back in 1988.  While we're not here to discuss the details of that fight (let's just say that very, very few fighters did well against Big George)... we will say this: Bobby has a renewed, true passion to bring the best boxing to the fans, and his experience in different areas of the sport seems to give him the ability to do so.  Most importantly?  He's an avid fan and historian of the sport. But enough banter from me.  Enjoy. READ MORE HERE.  The high-class atmosphere and luxurious surroundings the Horseshoe has to offer make their boxing shows a Las Vegas-style night of boxing that Chicago-area fans don't have to get on a plane to enjoy.  The Horseshoe Casino has an intimate, comfortable venue with luxurious seats, a spectacular gaming area, free parking, exquisite food and all the amenities -- and is just 20 minutes from Downtown Chicago.  Tickets for "Fight Night at the Horseshoe" are on sale now, starting at a fan appreciation price of $10, and are available atthe "Venue" box office, ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster outlets, as well as atwww.fanfueled.com.