OLD-SCHOOL DALEY LEFT WITHOUT DECEMBER 1st TITLE SHOT

Undefeated Upstart Now Searching for Opponent After “Champions” Pull Disappearing Act 

MISSISSAUGA, ON – (Tuesday, October 2, 2012) There once was a time when a champion boxer took pride in defending his title against the best available opponent. 

Undefeated cruiserweight sensation Denton Daley (7-0, 4 KO’s) yearns for those days.

After a devastating 4th round TKO of former amateur standout Jason Douglas on September 8th at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Daley was supposed to get a crack at reigning Canadian Cruiserweight champion Ryan Henney on United Boxing Promotions’ December 1st show.

Henney, however, back-tracked his way out of a verbal commitment to fight Daley, citing inadequate time to train. 

Don Macdonald, of United Boxing, Daley’s promoter, then went calling to the NABA’s Canadian Cruiserweight champion, Chris Norrad, but was rebuked by Norrad’s camp for December 1st as well.

“I can’t imagine holding a title, and then refusing to defend it against the best challenger available,” Daley said.

“Where’s the honor with these so-called champions?” 

“I’m old-school. There’s no way I could look myself in the mirror if I ducked a bonafide contender. If I disappeared at the first sign of a legit challenger, I’d at least have enough pride to give the belt up, and not just continue on as if nothing happened.”

According to Macdonald, in the wake of Daley’s demolition of Douglas, as well as the thrashing he gave former Canadian Cruiserweight champion Frank White this past May, Daley’s predicament is nothing less than an injustice. 

“Denton Daley is the only one in the Canadian Cruiserweight picture who can not only put people in the stands, but also fight at a world-class level.” Macdonald said.

“Over 5000 people witnessed Denton destroy Douglas with their very own eyes at The Hershey Centre, and countless more saw the beating on Sportsnet.”

“But unfortunately, in this day and age, it’s tough to get ahead on merit alone. The bottom line is Denton looked too good destroying guys who gave everybody else in the division nothing but problems.” 

“These guys are looking at what’s left of Douglas and White and running for the hills.” 

TSN 1050 TO AIR DALEY vs. DOUGLAS LIVE FROM MISSISSAUGUA’S HERSHEY CENTRE

Crucial Cruiserweight Bout Tops Historic Boxing Radio Broadcast

MISSISSAUGA, ON. (Friday, September 7, 2012) – United Boxing Promotions and TSN 1050 are making history Saturday night in Mississauga, Ontario when they team up to bring live coverage of the sensational all-Ontario cruiserweight battle between Brampton’s “Dangerous” Denton Daley (6-0, 3 KO’s) and former Commonwealth Games Heavyweight gold medalist Jason “Friday the 13^th” Douglas (10-4, 4 KO’s) of Kitchener.

Veteran boxing broadcaster Jason Abelson and analyst Dave Turchett will call the action from ringside, beginning at 9:30 PM

“We’re so pleased to be reintroducing live boxing to the Toronto radio market,” said Don Macdonald of United Boxing Promotions.

“I really wanted to deliver the drama of a great fight back to the airwaves, and the people at TSN 1050 shared my vision. I can’t think of a better radio partner for United Boxing Promotions. And we’re hoping this Saturday will be just the beginning.”

Both Daley and Douglas have a lot at stake Saturday, with the winner becoming the next in line for Canadian champion Ryan Henney, while the loser has to regroup back at square one.

“Daley and Douglas have taken divergent paths to get to this fight, and each have so much riding on the outcome,” said Abelson.

“Daley is the young prospect looking to keep climbing the boxing ladder, while Douglas is muddling through a pro career that has really fallen well short of what many expected after being such a decorated amateur. This is Daley’s first chance, and Douglas’ last chance. I can’t think of a more dramatic scenario for the first main event on TSN 1050.”

Tickets to United Promotion’s Full Throttle, on Saturday, September 8^th, start at just $30.00, and are available at TicketMaster, or at the Hershey Centre box office.

As good as the main event is on September 8th, the undercard is just as mouthwatering.

Ajax, Ontario’s exciting Brandon “Bad Boy” Cook (6-0, 3 KO’s) faces tough Israeli Danny Metzer (3-1, 1 KO) in a middleweight showdown.

Former Canadian Welterweight champion Tebor Brosch (6-3-5, 2 KO’s) is coming down two weight divisions to face tough Hungarian lightweight Gyorgy Mizsei Jr. (8-1, 4 KO’s).

Belleville, Ontario’s heavyweight showman Dillon “Big Country” Carmen (3-1, 2 KO’s) looks to wow the Hershey Centre crowd yet again, when he goes up against tough Alain Kashama (1-0).

And Hamilton, Ontario lightweight Steven Wilcox (2-0, 1 KO) takes a step up in competition against Budapest, Hungary’s Sandor Horvath (4-2, 2 KO’s).

Cruiserweight Crossroads War Tops United Boxing’s Sept. 8th Hershey Centre Card

Daley Faces Douglas in Crucial Battle For Contender Status

MISSISSAUGA, ON. (Friday, August 31, 2012) – Cruiserweights “Dangerous” Denton Daley and Jason “Friday the 13th” Douglas have taken two different roads in their respective boxing careers. But on Saturday, September 8th at The Hershey Centre in Mississauga, in the main event of United Promotions’ Full Throttle card, which can be seen live on Rogers Community 10, those roads cross in the most important domestic fight of the year.

 

Daley (6-0, 3 KO’s), of Kitchener, Ontario, is one of Canada’s top up and coming talents, and is coming off a one-sided beating of former Canadian Cruiserweight champion Frank White this past May, in which the young upstart used his blazing hand speed to pulverize White from the opening bell. Finally, after six rounds of unrelenting punishment, ringside officials decided to end White’s suffering by calling a halt to the fight.

It was a spectacular performance against a tough, grizzled veteran that added even more buzz and excitement to the din surrounding Daley.

But while Daley is riding the wave of promise and potential, Douglas (10-4, 4 KO’s), also of Kitchener, is trying right a career that has fallen well short of the success that seemed certain after a decorated amateur career which included Commonwealth Games heavyweight gold in 2002, and Pan-Am Games bronze in 2003.

Like Daley, Douglas’ previous fight was with the aforementioned Frank White. But while Daley thrived and dominated, Douglas snuck out of the ring with a narrow split decision win.

Can Douglas right his ship, and rediscover the magic that made him one of the best amateur fighters in the world, or will Daley continue his meteoric rise up the professional ladder?

As good as the main event is on September 8th, the Full Throttle undercard is just as mouthwatering. 

Ajax, Ontario’s exciting Brandon “Bad Boy” Cook (6-0, 3 KO’s) faces tough Israeli Danny Metzer (3-1, 1 KO) in a middleweight showdown.

Former Canadian Welterweight champion Tebor Brosch (6-3-5, 2 KO’s) is coming down two weight divisions to face tough Hungarian lightweight Gyorgy Mizsei Jr. (8-1, 4 KO’s).

Belleville, Ontario’s heavyweight showman Dillon “Big Country” Carmen (3-1, 2 KO’s) looks to wow the Hershey Centre crowd yet again, when he goes up against tough Alain Kashama (1-0).

Hamilton, Ontario lightweight Steven Wilcox (2-0, 1 KO) takes a step up in competition against Budapest, Hungary’s Sandor Horvath (4-2, 2 KO’s).

As well, two undefeated Jr. Middleweights hook up over 4 rounds when Toronto’s Junmar Emon (1-0) faces Truro, Nova Scotia’s Ryan McGrady (1-0).

And rounding out the action, Hamilton’s Amanda Beaudin (1-0, 1 KO) faces Burlington debutante Jacqueline Park for a four round throwdown.

Tickets to United Promotion’s Full Throttle, on Saturday, September 8th, start at just $30.00, and are available at TicketMaster, or at the Hershey Centre box office.

Doors open at 7:00PM, and the leather flies at 8:00PM.