Rivalta Management inks undefeated Dominican lightweight Eudy Bernardo

Eudy Bernardo signs with Rivalta Management DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (November 14, 2013) - Rivalta Management, owned and operated by Henry Rivalta, has signed undefeated Dominican lightweight prospect Eudy Bernardo 17-0 (12 KO's) to an exclusive managerial contract. "I am really pleased to sign this contract with Mr. Rivalta," Bernardo said. "I know it is here in the U.S. where I must show my ability. We are working very hard in the gym to be ready to fight at any moment." The 26-year-old Bernardo has been training the past six weeks at Iron Mike Productions gym, under the supervision of head coach, John David Jackson, and assistant Derick Santos. "For now," Jackson explained, "Eudy is working hard to stay near his fighting weight, so he is not doing the same workouts he will do when he has a fight date. His manager, Henry Rivalta, is looking for a fight for Bernardo." "Bernardo is undergoing a rigorous training schedule, including much physical labor and technical work," Santos noted. "We are still evaluating him to improve his skills and provide tips to improve his chances in every fight." Bernardo's enthusiasm is evident in every training session, fully focusing on what he wants to do in terms of his career. "I have no time to waste," he concluded. "My time is now and I must take advantage of all the facilities offered me by my representatives to be able to give my best for my family."

Warriors Re-Signs 'Mantequilla' Gonzalez to Promotional Agreement; Puerto Rican Slugger Relocates to Florida

Leon Margules, President of Warriors Boxing, proudly announces the signing of Puerto Rican junior middleweight contender Jonathan "Mantequilla" Gonzalez (16-0-1, 13 KOs) to an exclusive promotional contract. Despite being considered a red-hot power-punching force in the 154-lb division, promotional problems had kept the 24-year-old Gonzalez out of the ring since last January. Margules says after a couple of return fights, Gonzalez will step directly into a high-profile showcase. "We've relocated him from Puerto Rico to Florida to train. He's 100% focused now and ready to live up to his reputation as the 'Next Puerto Rican Superstar,'" said Margules. "We're going to let him shake off some ring rust, starting December 6 at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago and then go to work getting him a title shot or an important fight to get back in the mix." Gonzalez had run up a streak of 13 consecutive knockouts to begin his career, drawing comparisons to a young Tito Trinidad, before going the distance in his last four fights, including a draw with former world champion Serhiy Dzinziruk. One of the goals for the newly refocused Gonzalez will be to return to his past power-punching ways. "This kid is a true old-time fighter," added longtime boxing expert Luis DeCubas. "He's slick, but he can punch. That's what he'll be working on with his trainers, John David Jackson and Chico Rivas: sitting down on his shots more and going back to the destroyer he was earlier in his career. Now that he's in Florida training full-time, he's a lot more focused and away from the distractions back home. He'll be coming in on-weight and ready to go." As an amateur, Gonzalez had over 160 fights and won a silver medal at the 2007 Pan American Games and qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics. As a professional, he has held the NABO and WBA Fedelatin titles and was named to ESPN Columnist Dan Rafael's Super 25 list of the best prospects of 2011. "Jonathan has all the talent and experience to become a star," continued Margules. "We've made several adjustments to his training routine, including the relocation. We think a Jonathan Gonzalez who is focused and without distraction is a formidable force in one of boxing's best divisions." Gonzalez's opponent for December 6 in Chicago is still TBA. In the 12-round main event that night, WBC Cruiserweight Champion Krzysztof "Diablo" Wlodarczyk (48-2-1, 34 KOs) of Warsaw, Poland, will attempt to make the sixth defense of his title and complete an epic trilogy of fights with Milan, Italy's former WBC Cruiserweight Champion Giacobbe "Gabibbo" Fragomeni (31-3-2, 12 KOs). Tickets for "World Championship Boxing: Wlodarczyk vs. Fragomeni 3" are priced at VIP $201, VIP Ringside $151, Ringside $101, Box Mezzanine $76, Reserved Mezzanine $51, and General Admission $31 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster (Ticketmaster.com, 1-800-745-3000), the 8 Count Productions Offices: 312-226-5800 or the UIC Pavilion Box Office: 312-413-5740. ABOUT 8 COUNT PRODUCTIONS 8 Count Productions, Home Of The Best In Chicago Boxing, was started by Dominic Pesoli in 1998 and has consistently presented the highest quality professional boxing events in Chicagoland.  Fighters currently under the 8 Count Productions banner include; IBO Light Heavyweight World Champion Andrzej Fonfara, middleweight contender Donovan George, world-class junior welterweight prospect Adrian Granados, super middleweight prospect Paul Littleton, middleweight prospect Viktor Polyakov and welterweight prospect Jaime Herrera.  For more information on 8 Count Productions/Round 3 Productions please visit their new website, www.8countproductions.com. ABOUT WARRIORS BOXING Launched in 2003, Warriors Boxing operates under a simple philosophy-bring the best boxers in the world to fight fans, match them in competitive bouts, and in doing so help re-establish the sport of boxing for a new generation. With a series of successful Pay-Per-View shows and packed houses to it's credit, the Warriors business model is working wonders in a sport that was sorely in need of the innovation and energy that the company brings to the table. When it comes down to it though, a promotional company is only as good as the fighters and fights it promotes. Warriors Boxing has delivered on all fronts, with outstanding bouts such as Lara-Molina, Cayo-Peterson, Abraham-Miranda I and II, Miranda-Pavlik, Miranda-Green, Ibragimov-Briggs, Ibragimov-Klitschko, Urango-Hatton, Urango-Bailey, Cayo-Maidana and Ibragimov-Holyfield. For more information on Warriors Boxing, visit their website at www.WarriorsBoxing.com.

'Mago' Abdusalamov Preparing for his HBO Debut with New Trainer John David Jackson

Undefeated Russian heavyweight crusher Magomed "Mago" Abdusalamov (18-0, 18 KOs) is hard at work in Florida with new trainer John David Jackson, preparing for his first premium-cable appearance, a showdown with also undefeated Cuban Mike Perez (19-0, 12 KOs) on Saturday, November 2, at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City and televised Live on HBO®. The hard-hitting pair, both southpaws, will meet for Abdusalamov's WBC USNBC Heavyweight Championship on the televised portion of the undercard of middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin's World Boxing Association and International Boxing Organization title defense against Curtis Stevens. Sampson Lewkowicz, exclusive promoter of Abdusalamov, says the addition of trainer Jackson will give the 32-year-old Russian a new dimension to his game. "Who better to train a southpaw to become champion than one who has already done it?" he asked. "Magomed already had the best power in the heavyweight division and now with John David Jackson fine-tuning his defense, he will be unstoppable." A victory over 27-year-old Perez would be another significant notch on Abdusalamov's belt. The big Cuban is a former Prizefighter UK champion who holds victories over respectable veterans such as Zack Page, Tye Fields and Travis Walker. "Magomed is training to prove he is the real heavyweight on the horizon," continued Lewkowicz. "Victories over other strong contenders like Perez are how he will do it. I'm very happy that HBO has chosen to spotlight Magomed. This exciting KO victory will allow him to establish himself as the most exciting puncher in the heavyweight division today. Abdusalamov manager, Boris Grinberg, says his fighter will be the best version of himself he's ever been on November 2. "John David Jackson is the final piece of the puzzle to make the next heavyweight champion. The strongest offense in the division is now being taught defense by one of the slickest fighters in boxing history. We are very excited for the world to see the improved Magomed on HBO." ABOUT SAMPSON BOXING After a very successful run as a matchmaker and adviser, Sampson Lewkowicz switched over to the promotional side of professional boxing in January 2008. Sampson Boxing has grown into one of the world's most prestigious promotional firms, representing many of the world's best fighters and most promising young contenders. Sampson Boxing has promotional partners all over North and South America, Africa, Asia, New Zealand, Australia, Europe and Central America and Sampson Boxing events have been televised on such premiere networks as HBO, Showtime, ESPN, VS. and several international networks.

Results from Iron Mike Productions event at Turning Stone

Mendez and Usmanee battle to exciting draw Cueller decisions Marrero for WBA Interim Featherweight Title Iron Mike Productions debut event RESULTS FROM TURNING STONE

L-R: Arash Usmanee, Mike Tyson and Argenis Mendez ALL PICTURES BY TOM CASINO / IRON MIKE PRODUCTIONS VERONA, N.Y. (August 23, 2013) - International Boxing Federation (IBF) junior lightweight champion Argenis "La Tormenta" Mendez (21-2-1, 11 KOs) retained his title after battling challenger Arash Usmanee (20-1-1, 10 KOs) to an exciting 12-round majority draw in tonight's "Tyson Is Back!" event, live on the ESPN Friday Night Fights 2013 season finale, at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. "Tyson Is Back!" was promoted by Iron Mike Productions in association with Greg Cohen Productions. Neither fighter hit the canvas in the main event as the momentum switched back and forth throughout the fight.  The crowd was on its collective feet in the second-half of the bout as Mendez displayed superior hand speed and powerful counter punching, while IBF No. 13-rated Usmanee was the aggressor and doggedly determined "I'm very grateful," promoter Mike Tyson said about his company's first promotional event.  "We had two sensational championship fights.  We got a bad break in the co-feature but it as an exciting fight and good for boxing.  I thought my fighter (Mendez) won his fight.  It was a sensational fight, good for boxing, but horrible for my boxer. He's a great boxer.  We'd like to get (Roman) Martinez of (Yuriorkis) Gamboa next for him." A media poll heavily favored Mendez in scoring. L-R: Mendez and Usmanee  "I'm really disappointed in the decision," Mendez remarked.   "I'm the champion and I thought I won." "It was a very close fight," Usmanee commented.  "It depends on how you judge a fight.  I was the aggressor.  It could have gone either way." In the co-feature, Argentinean Jesus Andres Cueller (23-1, 18 KOs) won a hard fought 12-round decision (116-111, 115-112, 114-113) over previously undefeated Claudio "The Matrix" Marrero (14-1, 11 KOs) in a back-and-forth action fight for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) Interim Featherweight Championship.   Jesus Andres Cueller celebrates  The Robert Garcia-trained Cueller dropped the 24-year-old Marrero in the sixth round and the seventh was a Round of the Year candidate.  "I'm very happy to be champion," an emotional Cueller said after the fight.  "It was a very hard fight.  I'll rest and then go back to train." World-rated welterweight Eddie "The Lion" Paredes (34-3-1, 22 KOs) rolled to his12th consecutive victory, winning nine of 10 rounds on all three judges' scorecards to earn 10-round unanimous decision over Mexican-invader Noe "Platnanito" Bolanos (24-9-1, 16 KOs).  Paredes is one of only two 147-pounders rated among the top 15 in the four major governing bodies, as high as No. 3 in the World Boxing Council (WBC) and WBA. Cuban knockout artist Alexei "The Mexican-Cuban" Collado (17-0, 16 KOs) kept his perfect record intact as he broke-down junior lightweight Guillermo Sanchez (13-10-1, 5 KOs) and finished off the game Puerto-Rican fighter in the fifth round. Collado is rated No. 14 by the WBA and No. 15 by the IBF. Heavyweight Dorsett Barnwell (10-0, 5 KOs) remained unbeaten, stopping Marlon Hayes (23-13, 11 KOs) in the third round.  Undefeated Antoine Douglas (9-0, 6 KOs) won all six rounds against super middleweight Edgar Perez (5-6, 3 KOs) for a win by unanimous decision. Complete Results  (winners listed first) HEAVYWEIGHTS DORSETT BARNWELL (10-0, 5 KOs), Newport News, VA   WTKO3 (2:48) MARLON HAYES (23-13, 11 KOs), Newark, NJ   SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS: ANTOINE DOUGLAS (9-0, 6 KOs), Burke, VAWDEC6 (60-53, 60-54, 60-54) EDGAR PEREZ (5-6, 3 KOs), Chicago, IL WELTERWEIGHTS: ED PAREDES (34-3-1, 22 KOs), Hollywood, FLWDEC10 (99-91, 99-91, 99-91) NOE BOLANOS (24-9-1, 16 KOs), Ciudad Obregon, Mexico     JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS: ARGENIS MENDEZ (21-2-1, 11 KOs), Champion, Miami, FL via Dominican Republic D12 (113-115, 114-114, 114-114)    ARASH USMANEE (20-1-1, 10 KOs), Challenger, Edmonton, Canada via Afghanistan   (Mendez retains IBF Junior Lightweight title) ALEXEI COLLADO (17-0, 16 KOs), Miami, FL via CubaWTKO5 (2:25) GUILLERMO SANCHEZ (13-10-1, 5 KOs), Buffalo, NY via Puerto Rico  FEATHERWEIGHTS: JESUS ANDRES CUELLER (23-1, 18 KOs), Buenos Aires, Argentina   WDEC12 (116-111, 115-112, 114-113) CLAUDIO MARRERO (14-1, 11 KOs), Miami, FL via Dominican Republic   (Cueller won vacant WBA Interim Featherweight title) Acquinity Sports, under CEO Garry Jonas, recently partnered with Hall of Famer Mike Tyson to form Iron Mike Productions. For additional information go online at www.IronMikeProductions.com.  Iron Mike Productions, previously Acquinity Sports, is a boxing promotion company co-founded and led by Acquinity Interactive CEO Garry Jonas. It is a partnership with Hall of Famer Mike Tyson committed to changing traditional boxing promotion by advocating for its fighters' successes inside the ring and out, throughout their professional careers and into retirement. L-R:  Jesus Andres Cueller and Claudio Marrero L-R: Joe Colangelo, Mike Tyson and Teddy Atlas

OFFICIAL WEIGHTS FROM TURNING STONE; Iron Mike Productions debut event

ESPN Friday Night Fights

L-R:  Argenis Mendez, Mike Tyson, Arash Usmanee and Greg Cohen (photo by Tom Casino / Iron Mike Productions)  Main Event - IBF Junior Lightweight Championship (12) -- ESPN ARGENIS MENDEZ (21-2, 11 KOs), Champion, Miami, FL via Dominican Republic   130 lbs. vs. ARASH USMANEE (20-1, 10 KOs), Challenger, Edmonton, Canada via Afghanistan   129 lbs. L-R - Claudio Marrero, Mike Tyson and Jesus Andres Cueller (photo by Tom Casino / Iron Mike Productions)  Co-Feature - Vacant WBA Featherweight Championship (10) -- ESPN CLAUDIO MARRERO (14-0, 11 KOs), Miami, FL via Dominican Republic   126 lbs. vs. JESUS ANDRES CUELLER (22-1, 18 KOs), Buenos Aires, Argentina   126 lbs. L-R - Alexei Collado, Mike Tyson and Guillermo Sanchez (photo by Rey Sanchez - Iron Mike Productions) Super Featherweights (10) ALEXEI COLLADO (16-0, 15 KOs), Miami, FL via Cuba   131 lbs. vs. GUILLERMO SANCHEZ (13-9-1, 5 KOs), Buffalo, NY via Puerto Rico   132 ¼ lbs. Welterweights (10) ED PAREDES (33-3-1, 22 KOs), Hollywood, FL   149 lbs. vs. NOE BOLANOS (24-8-1, 16 KOs), Ciudad Obregon, Mexico   149 lbs.   Super Middleweights (6) ANTOINE DOUGLAS (8-0, 6 KOs), Burke, VA   161 ¼ lbs. vs. EDGAR PEREZ (5-5, 3 KOs), Chicago, IL   167 lbs. Heavyweights (6) DORSETT BARNWELL (9-0, 4 KOs), Newport News, VA   248 lbs. vs. MARLON HAYES (23-12, 11 KOs), Newark, NJ   219 lbs. Junior Lightweghts (4) --  ESPN SWING ALBERT BELL (1-0, 1 KO), Miami, FL   129 lbs. vs. LEONEL GARCIA (pro debut), Hartford, CT   125 ¾ lbs. L-R - Argenis Mendez, Mike Tyson and Arash Usmanee (picture by Tom Casino / Iron Mike Productions  L-R - Claudio Marrero, Mike Tyson and Jesus Andres Cueller (photo by Tom Casino / Iron Mike Productions  L-R - Mike Tyson and Micky Ward (trainer for Iron Mike Productions) (photo by Tom Casino / Iron Mike Productions) L-R - John David Jackson (co-head trainer for Iron Mike Productions), Mike Tyson and Eddie Mustafa Muhammad (head trainer of Arash Usmanee) (photo by Rey Sanchez / Iron Mike Productions)  WHAT:             "Tyson Is Back!" professional boxing WHEN:            Friday, August 23, 2013 WHERE:           Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, NY TELEVISION:   ESPN Friday Night Fights PROMOTER:    Iron Mike Productions in association with Greg Cohen Promotions TICKETS:         $150, $95, $55 and $45 and available to purchase at the Turning Stone box office, by calling (315) 361-7469, or visit www.Ticketmaster.com  INFORMATION:          www.IronMikeProductions.com or www.TurningStone.com  OTHER:                        Doors Open 6:00 p.m. ET, first bout 7:00 p.m. ET, ESPN FNF starts 9:00 p.m. ET. Iron Mike Productions, previously Acquinity Sports, is a boxing promotion company co-founded and led by Acquinity Interactive CEO Garry Jonas. It is a partnership with Hall of Famer Mike Tyson committed to changing traditional boxing promotion by advocating for its fighters' successes inside the ring and out, throughout their professional careers and into retirement.

Mike Tyson Promoter - ESPN2 Turning Stone Press Conference

'Tyson Is Back' Press Conference Quotes & Pictures

TEAM IRON MIKE (L-R) -- Alexei Marrero, Claudi Marrero, Albert Bell, Mike Tyson, CEO Gary Jonas, Ed Paredes and Argenis Mendez VERONA, N.Y. (August 21, 2013) - The final press conference forIron Mike Productions' inaugural event this Friday evening - "Tyson Is Back!" - was held today at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. Acquinity Sports, under CEO Garry Jonas, recently partnered with Hall of Famer Mike Tyson to form Iron Mike Productions, which is presenting "Tyson Is Back!" in association with Greg Cohen Promotions. "Tyson Is Back!" features a World Championship doubleheader on ESPN Friday Night Fights, headlined by International Boxing Federation (IBF) super featherweight champion Argenis "La Tormenta" Mendez (21-2, 11 KOs) making his first world title defense, in the 12-round main event against IBF No. 13-rated Arash Usmanee (20-1, 10 KOs). Unbeaten Claudio "The Matrix" Marrero (14-0, 11 KOs), rated No. 2 by the WBA, meets WBA No. 4 Jesus Cueller (22-1, 18 KOs) in the 12-round co-feature for the Interim World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight championship. Providing chief support are a pair of 10-round fights featuring Cuban knockout artist Alexei "The Mexican-Cuban" Collado (16-0, 15 KOs) against Mexican featherweight Hugo "Guerrero" Partida (19-4-2, 15 KOs), while welterweight Ed "The Lion" Paredes (33-3-1, 22 KOs) faces another tough Mexican fighter, Noe "Platanito" Bolanos (24-8-1, 16 KOs).   Also fighting on the undercard is unbeaten Virginian middleweight Antoine Douglas (8-0, 6 KOs) squares-off against Russell "Spiderman" Jordan (15-10, 10 KOs), of Rochester (NY), in a six-round bout. Former Toledo-Ohio-based amateur star, Albert "Prince" Bell (1-0, 1 KO), is back in action former World Boxing Organization (WBO) bantamweight champion Mauricio "Cry Baby" Martinez (36-14-1, 24 KOs) in a four-round match. The 20-year-old Bell captured gold medals as an amateur at the 2011 National PAL Championships and 2012 National Golden Gloves Tournament. All fights and fighters are subject to change. PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES Mike Tyson: "It is my privilege and an honor to be at Turning Stone for my first show. I'm privileged to have the champion, Argenis Mendez, who is going against Arash Usmanee. We also have 'The Matrix,' Claudio Marrero fighting Jesus Andres Cuellar. I'm really excited about this show." "I have such an affinity for this place (upstate N.Y.). I won the state championship in Syracuse. A lot of my childhood friends will be at the fights." "I think fans should vote for who they want to fight. Should the winner of this fight (Mendez vs. Usmanee) fight (Yuriorkis) Gamboa?" "I never want to be back in the ring. I understand what these guys are going through. We want to be known for being worthy but most fighters are shy." "In most fights you know who is going to win before the fight. It's not going to be that way with us. We want the best fighting the best." "I'm going to watch them (IMP fighters), as a fan, and be so happy I'm not in there." Argenis Mendez: "In my opinion, he (Usmanee) did win that fight (controversial loss by 12-round decision to Rances Barthelemy in their IBF title eliminator to determine Mendez' mandatory challenger), and that's one of the main reasons I chose him to defend my world title. "I understand how to train properly for a fight, what it entails, and I expect a great fight from him and me. I want to thank Iron Mike Productions - Garry Jonas, Henry Rivalta and Mike Tyson - and my trainer, Lee Beard, for such an intense camp. I also want to thank Garry Jonas and my manager, Jose Nunez, for being there through the good times and bad times. Jose has been a stableperson in my career. "When I became champ, I didn't lose my hungry. I'm aware of hunger. I'm sure Arash is hungry but I'm even hungrier than I was before. Friday night, you (Usmanee) will have to go through the storm, Argenis Mendez."    (L-R) -- IBF junior lightweight champion Argenis Mendez, Mike Tyson, and challenger Arash Usmanee Arash Usmanee: "I've worked so hard for so many years, it feels surreal to be here. I'm not going to let this opportunity pass. I want to thank my team - promoter (Greg Cohen), manager (Paul Keefe) and trainer (Eddie Mustafa Muhammad) - my sponsors and Mendez for giving me this opportunity. I had a good camp, I'm sure did too. We'll have a good war and then, hopefully, we can do it again." Claudio Marrero: "I'm in excellent condition. I want to thank my fans for their support. I'm glad he (Cuellar) he had a great camp. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter if he trained with Rambo and The Rock. On Friday night it's going to be me and hi; no managers or trainer fighting. He's going to fight 'Matrix' Friday night." (L-R) Claudio Marrero, Mike Tyson, and Jesus Andres Cueller  Jesus Andres Cuellar: "I want to thank Mike Tyson for me being on his show. I also want to thank my manager, Sebastian Contursi. I had a great camp. I'm ready to win and take the title back to Argentina. I also want to thank my team and sponsors. Withoutyou uys this wouldn't be possible." Ed Paredes: "I'm honored to be fighting on Iron Mike's first show. I grew-up watching Mike fight. He was a big puncher. I have power, too, and can punch with both hands. I'm looking for an explosion. Don't blink! I'm putting on a great show and knockout." Alexei Collado: "I want to thank my promoters for giving me an opportunity to fight on his first show. I'm waiting for my opponent (Hugo Partida). He must be scared because he's not here. I will be an angry man in the ring. I love fighting." Albert Bell: "I'm her eto put my work in. I let my hands do my talking." (L-R) Albert Bell, Mike Tyson, Ed Paredes and Argenis Mendez Mendez, Marrero, Collado, Paredes and Bell were promoted by Acquinity Sports and are now fighting under the Iron Mike Productions banner. Tickets priced at $150, $95, $55 and $45 are on sale and available to purchase at the Turning Stone box office, by calling (315) 361-7469, or visit www.Ticketmaster.com Doors open at the Turning Stone Resort Casino Event Center at 6:00 p.m. ET, Friday, August 23.  The first undercard bout starts at 7:00 p.m. ET. The live ESPN2 telecast begins at 9:00 p.m. ET. Iron Mike Productions, previously Acquinity Sports, is a boxing promotion company co-founded and led by Acquinity Interactive CEO Garry Jonas. It is a partnership with Hall of Famer Mike Tyson committed to changing traditional boxing promotion by advocating for its fighters' successes inside the ring and out, throughout their professional careers and into retirement. For additional information go online at www.IronMikeProductions.com orwww.TurningStone.com. All pictures by Rey Sanchez / Iron Mike Productions

This 'Prince' is fortunate prospect Albert Bell fighting on Iron Mike Productions debut event

TYSON IS BACK! Aug. 23, 2013 - Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, NY

ESPN Friday Night Fights, Aug. 23 at Turning Stone Casino   (L-R) Father/trainer Andy Bell, Albert "Prince" Bell and "Iron" Mike Tyson (Photo by Rey Sanchez / Iron Mike Productions)  DEERFIELD, Fla. (August 16, 2013) - When amateur boxing star Albert "Prince" Bell signed a promotional contract with Acquinity Sports this past April, the 20-year-old from Toledo, Ohio, had no idea that, only four months later, he'd be promoted by Hall of Famer "Iron" Mike Tyson.   Acquinity Sports, under CEO Garry Jonas, recently partnered with Tyson to form Iron Mike Productions, which is presenting its first event on August 23, in association with Greg Cohen Promotions, "Tyson Is Back!" "Tyson Is Back" features a World Championship doubleheader, airing on ESPN Friday Night Fights,live from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. International Boxing Federation (IBF) super featherweight champion Argenis "La Tormenta" Mendez (21-2, 11 KOs) headlines in his first world title defense against IBF No. 13-rated Arash Usmanee (20-1, 10 KOs) in the 12-round main event.    In the 12-round co-feature, undefeated Claudio "The Matrix" Marrero (14-0, 11 KOs), rated No. 2 by the WBA, takes on WBA No. 4 Jesus Cueller (22-1, 18 KOs) for the Interim World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight championship. Bell (1-0, 1 KO) will be showcased on "Tyson Is Back!" in a four-round bout against former World Boxing Organization (WBO bantamweight champion Mauricio "Cry Baby" Martinez (36-14-1, 24 KOs).  "We have high hopes for Albert Bell," Tyson remarked.  "He was an outstanding amateur boxer who has very good skills.  We plan to help cultivate him into a world champion." A gold-medal winner as an amateur at the 2011 National PAL Championships and 2012 National Golden Gloves Tournament, Bell defeated several amateur boxers who, like Bell, are also solid pro prospects: Toka Kahn-Clary (6-0, 5 KOs), Kendo Castaneda (4-0, 1 KOs) and Pedro Duran (2-0, 2 KOs). "Bell joined a talented group of young fighters and now he has the great Mike Tyson as his promoter," Iron Mike Productions COO Henry Rivalta said. "It doesn't get much better then that for a 20-year-old prospect.  We're developing our young warriors like Albert into sensational fighters.  Garry (Jonas) and I are working tirelessly to build a stable of fighters who will be in major fights for years to come." Providing chief support are a pair of 10-round fights featuring Cuban knockout artist Alexei "The Mexican-Cuban" Collado (16-0, 15 KOs) against Mexican featherweight Hugo "Guerrero" Partida (19-4-2, 15 KOs), while welterweight Ed "The Lion" Paredes (33-3-1, 22 KOs) faces another tough Mexican fighter, Noe "Platanito" Bolanos (24-8-1, 16 KOs).    Collado, now fighting out of Miami, is rated No. 14 by the WBA and No. 15 by the IBF, and Paredes is one of only two welterweights in the world currently ranked among the top 15 in all four major sanctioning bodies:  World Boxing Council (WBC) & WBA No. 3, World Boxing Organization (WBO) No. 11, and IBF No. 13. Also fighting on the undercard in a six-round bout is undefeated Virginian middleweight Antoine Douglas (8-0, 6 KOs), squares-off against Russell "Spiderman" Jordan (15-10, 10 KOs), of Rochester (NY). All fights and fighters are subject to change. Mendez, Marrero, Collado, Paredes and Bell were promoted by Acquinity Sports and are now fighting under the Iron Mike Productions banner. Tickets priced at $150, $95, $55 and $45 are on sale and available to purchase at the Turning Stone box office, by calling (315) 361-7469, or visitwww.Ticketmaster.com. Doors open at the Turning Stone Resort Casino Event Center at 6:00 p.m. ET, Friday, August 23.  The first undercard bout starts at 7:00 p.m. ET.  The live ESPN2 telecast begins at 9:00 p.m. ET. Iron Mike Productions, previously Acquinity Sports, is a boxing promotion company co-founded and led by Acquinity Interactive CEO Garry Jonas. It is a partnership with Hall of Famer Mike Tyson committed to changing traditional boxing promotion by advocating for its fighters' successes inside the ring and out, throughout their professional careers and into retirement. For additional information go online at www.IronMikeProductions.com orwww.TurningStone.com.