Introducing Christian Camacho!

 

Son of Boxing Great Returns September 20 in Orlando!

 

 

Orlando, FL (September 10, 2014) – From Marvis Frazier to Tracy Harris Paterson and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr,  boxing’s had many sons of legendary fighters looking to make a name for themselves as a prizefighter.

 

Some had great success, while others were viewed as irrelevant fighters that received undeserved publicity since they had famous fathers. Those who don’t know junior lightweight Christian “MC” Camacho will immediately recognize the last name and ask if he’s related to the late, great Hector Camacho.

 

For the record, the answer is yes, but the 22-year-old  is looking to build his own legacy, not just live off his father’s name.

 

“I honestly don’t like when people ask me if we’re related because I want to be looked at as Christian Camacho the individual, not just Hector Camacho’s son,” said theOrlando native.

 

Camacho started boxing around age five and had a solid amateur career, becoming a two-time Florida State Golden Gloves titlist, New York Golden Gloves champion and U19 tournament medalist. Overall, he had more than 150 amateur bouts and spent time training at the famed Mayweather Boxing Club.

 

Even with everything seemingly on his side, he quickly found out about the shady business that is professional boxing.

 

In his pro debut, Camacho had multiple opponent and venue changes before officially facing an opponent named Enrique Angeles Jr in Distrito Federal, Mexico. He was told that Angeles was 1-1 and coming off of a loss.

 

Camacho unfortunately dropped a decision against a fighter he later found out had a significant experience advantage.

 

“After the bout, I found out he was actually 9-1 and fought for Mexico City in the World Series of Boxing. I had good sources tell me a few days after the fight that he had a number of bouts that took place in Mexicowhich weren’t on his Boxrec.”

 

With the disappointment surrounding his pro debut behind him, Camacho returned in June to outclass Jason Vera and has his sights set on one day becoming a top fighter.

 

“I believe I’m very talented and have what it takes (to make it to the top). I have been fighting my entire life and even though my father is the reason I’m fighting we’re very different. I’m right handed, consider myself very humble and have been told that I’m more of a puncher. Regardless, I’m not looking for any special treatment or circumstances because I believe my talent will get me where I need to be not my last name.”

 

Camacho, 1-1, returns to the ring September 20 in a four round special attraction bout as part of World Wide Elite Entertainment’s “The Comeback”, which is headlined by a cruiserweight bout between Francisco Palacios and Epifanio Mendoza.

 

Promoted by World Wide Elite Entertainment, tickets to “The Comeback” are $25 for general admission, $45 to sit ringside and $500 for VIP tables of 6 with bottle service included. They’re on sale by calling 561-702-7068. All ticketholders over the age of 21 are invited to a special post-fight party hosted by DJ Erick at the Mela Room, located at 9677 S. Orange Blossom Trail inOrlando.

 

About World Wide Elite Entertainment:

 

Founded in 2014 by noted boxer Francisco Palacios and Alejandra Quintero, World Wide Elite Entertainment’s a full-service promotional firm with the goal is to right many of boxing’s wrongs. Their focal point will be guiding talented but misled fighters that weren’t provided fair opportunities in the past due to managerial or promotional issues. For more information, go toshowentertainment.org or facebook.com/pages/World-Wide-Elite-Entertainment/530432297086225.

 

MAYWEATHER PROMOTIONS AND THE FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR. FOUNDATION HELP HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES IN LAS VEGAS WITH "BACK TO SCHOOL GIVEAWAY"

Click HERE For Photos From The Event/Credit To Idris Erba/MAYWEATHER PROMOTIONS (From left to right): Ronald Gavril, Badou Jack and Ishe Smith pose together while giving away school supplies to hundreds of children in the Las Vegas area. Photo credit: Idris Erba/Mayweather Promotions LAS VEGAS (August 19, 2014) - Mayweather Promotions, The Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation and the rising stars fighting under the Mayweather Promotions banner held a "Back To School Giveaway"on Saturday, giving away hundreds of school supplies for children in the Las Vegas area as the summer comes to a close and families prepare for the school season. The event, held at the Mayweather Boxing Club, was hosted by several fighters, Mayweather Promotions staff and volunteers who gave away 500 backpacks filled with grade appropriate school supplies. They also raffled off other supplies including five laptops, plus a donation of five desktop computers to the Clark County School District's after school program. Boxers in attendance included former world champion Ishe Smith and lightweight contender Mickey Bey, who fights Miguel Vazquez for his IBF Lightweight World Title on the undercard of "MAYHEM: Mayweather vs. Maidana 2." Also in attendance were J'Leon Love, Badou Jack, Ladarius Miller, Andrew Tabiti, Ashley Theophane,Lanell Bellows and Luis Arias, all of whom will be fighting on August 30 in Las Vegas at the Pearl at the Palms Resort and Casino. "We relish this opportunity to give back to children and families in the Las Vegas community," said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions. "This is our community and putting on these kind of events is what Mayweather Promotions is all about." "I'm really blessed to be in a position to help these kids. It's great that Mayweather Promotions is a company that stays so dedicated to improving the community," said the undefeated super middleweight contender Love. Children were also treated to fighter autographs, a live-DJ and free haircuts amongst other prizes and entertainment.

THE FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR FOUNDATION ALONG WITH MAYWEATHER PROMOTIONS RISING STARS HOSTS BACK TO SCHOOL GIVEAWAY FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED FAMILIES

Las Vegas (August 7, 2013) - The Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation (TFMJF) and Mayweather PromotionsRising Stars lend a helping hand to local children in need of school supplies. This will be one of several community outreach initiatives the fighters will be participating in throughout the year. The Back to School Giveaway is set to take place on Saturday August 17^th at the famous Mayweather Boxing Club from 11am-3pm.

Along with assisting families who may be having a hard time obtaining the necessary school supplies for their children, the Back 2 School Giveaway will incorporate TFMJF's Fight4Your Education Initiative. This initiative encourages youth development and focuses on strengthening the basis of education through literary and financial scholastic based workshops, writing workshops, and book/supply drives to ensure the tools to be successful are available. Character development and life skills education that highlights factors such as honesty, responsibility, time management, self-awareness, good health, and communication are also encouraged through this initiative. With Nevada's primary schools being ranked 47^th in the nation, The Floyd Mayweather Jr Foundation will continue to encourage and promote its principle of putting education first.

About The Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation

Foresight, generosity and a desire to help underprivileged youth in Las Vegas, Nevada prompted boxing champion Floyd Mayweather to establish the foundation that today bears his name, The Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation (FMJF). Floyd Mayweather founded the 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit in 2007 and has ensured that the organization is dedicated to empowering and promoting the social development and advancement of struggling adults and adolescents. The FMJF focuses on community health and wellness, economic growth, and development and youth education. FMJF has developed a number of initiatives and programs such as; Fight 4 Your Education, Joi's Diamonds, and The Mayweather Boxing Club Youth Summer Camp which all continue to advance the foundation's mission and make an impact the community.

Mayweather Promotions Rising Stars

Mayweather Promotions is the past, present and future of sports and entertainment. Its President, five-division World Champion Floyd Mayweather founded the company in 2007. The "Rising Stars" are boxing's new generation of talent under the Mayweather Promotions Banner. The impressive roster of 10 includes; Ishe Smith, Mickey Bey Jr, Ronald Gavril, Luis Arias, J'Leon Love, Lanell Bellows,  Badou Jack, Chris Pearson, Andrew Tabiti, and its newest addition Ashley Theophane. Each member of this privileged group is eager to show the world what can happen when you're put in a unique situation and given everything you need to be successful. Their drive, hard work, and dedication will bring a lot of excitement to the sport of boxing now and in the future.

 

THOMAS “CORNFLAKE” LAMANNA LOOKS TOWARDS SUMMER FIGHT AS HE REMAINED UNDFEATED AFTER DEFEATING LAST MINUTE REPLACEMENT

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (May 11, 2012)—On April 27^th  at Resorts in Atlantic City, Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna remained perfect as he scored a six round unanimous decision over last minute replacement Sean Wilson in a Middleweight bout.

With the win, LaManna (8-0, 5 KO’s) is looking to come back in July at his more natural Jr. Middleweight weight class.

LaManna had to move up in weight just twenty-four hours before the fight as his bout with Keauntry Henson was scrapped due to Henson having an unforeseen personal issue.

Like LaManna, Wilson had his fight fallout the day before and he was left without an opponent and despite the six pound weight disparity, Wilson & LaManna were matched up.

LaManna drank some fluids before he jumped on the scale to weigh 158 lbs to Wilson’s 160 lbs.

LaManna boxed his way to unanimous decision victory to move his record to 8-0 with five knockouts.

“That stuff is just part of the business”, said LaManna.

“I knew I worked hard and was able to fight .  Fighting a  bigger guy didn’t phase me at all.  Even though I trained to fight a southpaw and Wilson was Orthodox, I was confident in the work I put in and my skills to get the victory.”

The twenty-year old native of Millville, NJ also credits his one week stint at The Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas for his success in the fight.

“I learned a lot that week when I was at the Mayweather Boxing Club."

Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna will be back in the ring in July.

“I am looking forward to a fight in the summer and my team has been talking about some exciting opportunities for that fight.”