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Willie Nelson on the road again; 1st NABF title defense March 1

ESPN FNF co-feature vs. Michael Medina at MGM Grand at Foxwoods Willie "The Great" Nelson connects (photo by Bob Barton) ST. LOUIS (January 28, 2013) - North American Boxing Federation (NABF) Super Welterweight champion Willie "The Great" Nelson (19-1-1, 11 KOs) makes his first title defense March 1 against tough challenger Michael "El Magnifico" Medina (26-3-2, 19 KOs) in the 10-round co-feature on ESPN Friday Night Fights, live from MGM Grand at Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. SMS Promotions, owned and operated by 50-Cent, has partnered with Rumble Time Promotions and DiBella Entertainment to present the Mar. 1 ESPN Friday Night Fights show. Nelson (19-1-1, 11 KOs), who is the top-ranked American in the World Boxing Council (WBC) ratings at No. 6, has been favorably compared to a right-handed Paul Williams and young Tommy Hearns because of his freakish size (6' 4" & 81" reach) for a 154-pounder. Coming off consecutive victories by impressive 10-round decisions over a pair of previously unbeaten prospects - two-time Cuban National champion Yudel Jhonson (12-1), on ShoBox, and World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth champion John "Dah Rock" Jackson (13-1, 12 KOs), for the vacant NABF super welterweight title - Nelson is on the verge of a world title fight. Rumble Time Promotions president Steve Smith, who co-promotes Nelson with Lou DiBella (DiBella Entertainment), can't wait to watch Nelson showcase his talent on ESPN FNF. "Willie is really looking forward to this fight," Smith said. "He's fully focused and ready to go. Willie is now a complete fighter working with head trainer Jack Lowe and his nutritionist and strength-and-conditioning coach, Mike Bartos. Willie is patient in the ring. He has learned how to use his height and long jab to be more of an advantage for him in the ring. Boxing fans will get to see the scariest 154-pounder in the world, standing 6' 4" and hitting his opponent from across the ring with his tremendous reach. I can't wait for boxing fans all over the world to see the complete package known as Willie 'The Great" Nelson."      Willie "The Great" Nelson (photo by Bob Barton) Cleveland-native Nelson, who trains in Youngstown, Ohio with Loew, has a rich amateur pedigree having had nearly 250 matches, including title-winning performances in the PAL National Championships twice and U.S. Under-19 Tournament, and only 22 losses. WBC No. 16-ranked Medina will be giving away 3 ½ inches in height, as well as a 9-inch reach, when he challenges Nelson. The Los Angeles-based fighter's most notable win is by 10-round decision in 2011 to Grady Brewer. A former NABF and FECOMBOX light middleweight champion, Medina has been stopped only once, by Saul Roman, and his only other losses as a professional have been to undefeated WBC No. 2-rated Vanes Martirosyan and John Duddy. Go online to www.RumbleTimePromotions.com for more information about Nelson or any of his Rumble Time Promotions stable-mates.

Undefeated featherweight Patrick Hyland Prepared to make Irish boxing history

Headlines vs. Carlos Fulgencio, Aug. 8 in Rochester, NY     Team Hyland (Photo by Amy Wiley)  POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (July 29, 2012) - Undefeated featherweight prospect Patrick "The Punisher" Hyland is on the brink of establishing an Irish boxing record for the most consecutive victories starting a professional career. Dublin-native Hyland (26-0, 12 KOs), now living in Marlboro (NY), shoots for his 27th Irish record-setting win in a row on Wednesday night, August 8, headlining an outdoor show, presented by Pretty Girl Promotions, at Sahlen Stadium in Rochester, New York. Hyland takes on hard-hitting Dominican Carlos "El Flaco" Fulgencio (19-7-1, 12 KOs) in the 10-round main event. Promoted by Final Round Promotions/Team Snooki Boxing, Hyland tied the record of 26, set by "Ireland's" John Duddy in 2009, with his devastating fourth-round stoppage of Frankie Archuleta (27-9-1) this past May in Poughkeepsie. "This will be a fantastic achievement and I'll always be remembered in Irish boxing history when people see my record," Hyland said. "I'd really like to top it off with a world title. As a fighter, I'm thinking that I need 10 strong weeks of training and I'd be ready to fight anybody in the world, but I realize my management team is preparing me for a world title shot and it takes time. They've kept me very busy. This is my third fight this year and I hope to be fighting again in September or October. I work hard in the gym every day, especially on my defense, and you never really stop learning in this game. I watch big fights and all of the different styles to plan how I'd plan to beat each style. "I'm excited about fighting in Rochester because there are a lot of Irish families there and it's not too far for my friends to get to from Poughkeepsie. My opponent is a stand-up fighter with 12 knockouts in 19 fights. He has a good counter-right that I have to look out for." The fast rising, 28-year-old Hyland is the reigning World Boxing Federation ("WBF") featherweight champion, who is rated No. 4 by the North American Boxing Organization ("NABO"), as well as No. 5 by the North American Boxing Federation (NABF) and United States Boxing Association (USBA). "We at Final Round Promotions/Team Snookie Boxing are excited and proud of the possibility that Patrick will set a new Irish boxing record for 27 consecutive wins without a loss to start his professional career," Final Round Promotions/Team Snookie Boxing Vice President Mike Pascale added. "Patrick has the heart and mind of a champion. His work ethic and preparation for any fight is incredible. There is no doubt that Patrick is a force to deal with in the featherweight division and it will not be long before he fights for a major world title. "So, I say to any promoters of featherweight champions, bring it on, if you're willing to take the risk." Here's a closer look at the longest natural Irish-born boxers' streaks to start their respective pro careers: 1.        (tie) 26, John Duddy, 2003-09            Patrick Hyland, 2004-Present             3.        25, Johnny Caldwell, 1958-61 4.        20, Wayne McCullough, 1993-96 5.        17, Jimmy McClarin, 1923-24 6.        16, Stevie Collins, 1986-89 7.        15, Andy Lee, 2006-08 About Final Round Promotions: A full-service boxing and MMA promotional company, Final Round Promotions is based in Poughkeepsie, New York and operated by Mike Pascale and Brian Burke. About Team Snooki Boxing: Founded by one of the stars of MTV's reality show, Jersey Shore, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, and her father, Andy Polizzi, Team Snooki Boxing promotes Patrick Hyland.

RESULTS FROM LONG ISLAND, NY

'Bombs Away On Long Island' Explodes with full card of knockouts

(L-R) Richie Nieves, World Champion Iran Barkley, World Champion Mark Breland, promoter Bob Duffy and World Champion Junior Jones. (Photo by Stanley Janousek) LONG ISLAND (May 21, 2012) - Judges weren't involved an any of the final outcomes this past Thursday (May 17) night as all seven fights ended in stoppages on the "Bombs Away In Long Island" professional boxing card, presented by Bob Duffy's Ring Promotions in association with Winner Take All Productions, at the Plattduetsche Park Restaurant in Franklin Square, New York. "Bombs Away In Las Vegas," sponsored by Westbury Jeep and Westbury Fiat, was taped live and airs for free on May 24, exclusively on www.boxing.com. Ringside reporters are Randy Gordon and former middleweight contender John Duddy. "Everybody enjoyed themselves," promoter Bob Duffy said. "We sold-out and the show was over by 10:30, which was good because the show it was Thursday night and a lot of people had work the next day.   Working for the first time with David Schuster (Winner Take All Productions) was interesting because he brings enthusiasm to a promotion. He is a breath of fresh air. Now, we start focusing on August 11 when we return to The Plattduetsche, but for an outdoor show. Mark Breland is going to conduct a clinic, followed by a shortened version of David's play, 'Kid Shamrock,' and then live fights. We're going to have music and other forms of entertainment, too." In the main event, Shirley (NY) cruiserweight Joe "The Irish Bomber" Smith (10-1, 10 KOs) dropped a few bombs early, decking James Henson twice en route to a win by first-round technical knockout (1:14). Fighting for the first time in two years, former nationally ranked amateur boxer Michael "Lefty" Brooks (7-0, 2 KOs), fighting out of Oceanside, kept his perfect record intact when a body shot at 2:59 of the second round stopped Ohio lightweight Calvin "The Gladiator" Pritchard in the co-feature. Former National amateur champion Adam Willet (3-1-1, 1 KOs), of Bellport (NY), registered his first knockout as a professional against Brooklyn's pro-debuting Justin Warren. New Hyde Park welterweight Rich "Kid Brazil" Neves improved his record to 4-0-1 (3 KOs) with a fourth-round victory by TKO over Jose Angel Ortiz (4-8-1, 1 KO). Hicksville welterweight Anthony Karparis made his successful pro debut, taking out Cody Osbourne (0-2) by TKO in the opening round. Hard-hitting Bronx light middleweight Skender Halili (5-0, 5 KOs) made it five-for-five, all by knockout, as he took care of Brian Meadows (0-2-2) in the second round. Guyana featherweight Trevis Hall (2-1) spoiled the pro debut of Brooklyn's Nieem Harris' with a second-round technical knockout. FULL RESULTS CRUISERWEIGHTS Joe Smith (10-1, 10 KOs), Shirley, NY                              WTKO1                             James Henson (5-8, 2 KOs), Akron, OHAdam Willett (3-1-1, 1 KO), Bellport, NY                           WTKO1                                       Justin Warren (0-1), Brooklyn, NY LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHTS Skender Halili (5-0, 5 KOs), Bronx, NY                             WTKO2                           Brian Meadows (0-3-2), Owensboro, KY WELTERWEIGHTS Anthony Karpis (1-0, 1 KO), Hicksville, NY                       WTKO1                                  Cody Osbourne (0-1), Muskegon, MI Rich Neves (4-0-1, 3 KOs), New Hyde Park, NY              WTKO4                 Jose Angel Ortiz (4-8-1, 1 KO), Springfield, MA LIGHTWEIGHTS Michael Brooks (7-0, 2 KOs), Oceanside, NY                    WKO2                                    Calvin Pritchard (0-6-2), Toledo, OH FEATHERWEIGHTS Trevis Hall (2-1, 1 KO), Georgetown, Guyana                  WTKO2                                        Nieem Harris (0-1), Brooklyn, NY

RING PROMOTIONS: President Bob Duffy, a retired NYPD member, served on the New York State Athletic Commission for 13 years. His roles included Athletic Assistant, Inspector, Chief Inspector and Deputy Commissioner. He and Tony Mazzarella founded Ring Promotions more than 15 years ago and Bob has been an active promoter ever since. He is president of Ring 8 and the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. WINNER TAKE ALL PRODUCTIONS: Event Producer David Schuster has been a lifelong boxing fan who founded Winner Take All three years ago with the purpose of producing boxing-themed entertainment. Schuster was the Executive Producer of the critically acclaimed off Broadway play, "Kid Shamrock" and Cuban boxing documentary, "A Fighting Chance." Dave's next project is the feature length film on the life of holocaust survivor and heavyweight contender, Harry Haft.