24/7 PACQUIAO/ALGIERI PREMIERES SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 ON HBO®

Nov. 7, 2014 - As a prelude to the upcoming HBO Pay-Per-View® showdown on Nov. 22 between world welterweight champ Manny Pacquiao and fast-rising challenger Chris Algieri, HBO Sports will air "24/7 Pacquiao/Algieri," an action-packed one episode, 30-minute special examining the 147-pound title showdown. The "24/7 Pacquiao/Algieri" special will premiere Saturday, Nov. 8 at 1:00 a.m.(ET/PT) on HBO immediately following the live World Championship Boxing event from Atlantic City.  The quintessential underdog versus superstar storyline will be explored with"24/7" cameras visiting Algieri at home on Long Island and in camp in Las Vegas as well as traveling to the Philippines to visit with Manny Pacquiao as he trains for the fight. The 30-minute special will be narrated by Liev Schreiber.  Other HBO playdates for 24/7: November 9 (11:00 a.m.), 10 (2:45 a.m.), 13 (2:30 p.m.), 18 (8:45 a.m.), 19 (6:00 p.m.), 21 (1:00 p.m. & 3:00 a.m.), and 22 (9:45 a.m.). HBO2 playdates for 24/7: November 19 (8:00 p.m.) and 21 (4:15 p.m. & 11:30 p.m.). HBO Signature playdates for 24/7: November 22 (5:30 p.m.) All times are ET/PT.   Promoted by Top Rank® and Sands China Ltd., in association with MP Promotions, Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing, Banner Promotions and Tecate, the Pacquiao-Algieri world welterweight championship event will take place Saturday, November 22, at The Venetian® Macao's Cotai Arena, and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View®, beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT.  "24/7 Pacquiao/Algieri," premieres This Saturday! November 8 at 1:00 a.m. (ET/PT) on HBO immediately following the live World Championship Boxing event from Atlantic City.  An all-new special "Under the Lights: Pacquiao-Algieri" debuts Next Saturday!November 15 at 11:45 p.m. (ET/PT) on HBO.  For fight updates go to www.toprank.com, or www.hbo.com/boxing, on Facebook atfacebook.com/trboxing, facebook.com/trboxeo, or facebook.com/hboboxing, and on Twitter at twitter.com/trboxing, twitter.com/trboxeo, or twitter.com/hboboxing. Use the Hashtag #PacAlgieri to join the conversation on Twitter.

Escalante To Defend Title Against Victor Ruiz April 5 at The Cache Creek Casino Resort

IBA SUPER FLYWEIGHT CHAMPION BRUNO ESCALANTE

Press Release For Immediate Release

Photo Credit Cliff Jeans / Undisputed Boxing Gym REDWOOD CITY, CA (March 11, 2014) - IBA Super Flyweight Champion, Bruno Escalante (12-1-1, 6 KOs), will defend his title against Victor Ruiz (12-2, 9 KOs) Saturday April 5, 2014, at the Cache Creek Casino Resort in Brooks, California. The 10-round bout will be the main event attraction of the evening.   After making his 2014 debut a few weeks ago, a non title bout where de destroyed Lorenzo Trejo in one round, Escalante now faces his most dangerous opponent to date in Ruiz. A focused Escalante,who resides in Redwood City California by way of Cebu, Philippines, knows he's in a tough fight, but feels confident he'll come out victorious.  "Ruiz has a lot of power so I will have to be very alert with every punch he throws, said Escalante."These are the type of fights that bring out the best in me.  I've worked really hard to get to this point and I'm not going to fail.  I'm going to dictate the tone of this fight and show Ruiz that I mean business." Ruiz, of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, has won nine of his last ten bouts.  His most recent win came against Jaime Diaz, back in September of 2013.  Although he hasn't faced the level of competition that Escalante has, Ruiz promises to bring the fight to Bruno. "Escalante has never been in the ring with a fighter like me." said Victor Ruiz. "I'm going to go right at him and bring a lot of pressure.  I'm always going for the knockout and if I have Escalante hurt I'm going for the kill.  I'm going to make it a war!" Escalante is riding a 7-fight winning streak.  His confidence is at an all time high as he looks to continue on his path to a major payday.  A win against Ruiz will get him closer to a big-time fight. "I have dreams of making it to the top," Escalante continued. "A victory against a tough opponent like Ruiz will get me one step closer to that big fight.  My trainers Brian Schwartz and Mike Bazzel have a nice game plan that I will execute.  I'll be ready for anything Ruiz brings.  The time is now to step up my game and take my career to the next level." This bout is being promoted by Don Chargin Productions & Paco Presents. Tickets priced at $65,$95 and $125, are on sale now and can be purchased at cachecreek.com, tickets.com, andpacopresentsboxing.com.  The weigh-in will take place at Cache Creek Casino Resort on Friday April 4 starting at 3 p.m. The Cache Creek Casino Resort is located at 14455 Highway 16 (at the corner of Wintun Road) in Brooks, California 95606.  Doors open at 5:00 pm PT, first fight at 6:00 pm PT.

Lewkowicz Congratulates Sonsona for Sensational KO on Saturday in Macau

One-Punch Levelling of Japan's Shimoda Puts Young Filipino Back on Track to Boxing Superstardom Marvin Sonsona (center)  Sampson Lewkowicz (left) and  Sammy Gello-ani (right) Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing wishes to congratulate the fighter he co-promotes, former WBO Super Flyweight Champion "Marvelous" Marvin Sonsona (17-1-1, 15 KOs), who announced his return to the elite levels of professional boxing in sensational fashion on Saturday night (February 22) in the main event of a Top Rank-promoted show at the Cotai Arena in the beautiful Venetian Resort in Macao, China. With HBO cameras rolling, Sonsona, from General Santos City in the Philippines, knocked out former WBA Junior Featherweight Champion (and current WBA #2-ranked) Akifumi Shimoda (28-4-2, 12 KOs) of Japan, with one perfectly placed left uppercut to the chin at the 1:17 mark of the third round. The victory, a sure-fire candidate for annual "Knockout of the Year" awards, gained Sonsona the WBO International Featherweight Championship and left Shimoda senseless for nearly five minutes. So dramatic was the finishing blow, referee Danrex Tapdasan didn't even bother to count. For Lewkowicz, the win was especially sweet as many had given up on the now 23-year-old southpaw Sonsona, who in 2009 at age 19, became the second-youngest Filipino to ever win a world title, but was then beset by personal problems and an admitted lack of dedication. He has since won four straight fights, three inside the distance. "Marvin is still one of the three most popular fighters in his homeland, alongside Manny Pacquiao and Nonito Donaire," said Lewkowicz. "He had the problem that many big-name boxers run into: he surrounded himself with the wrong people and stopped taking his sport seriously. He has matured so much since then and completely rededicated himself with his original team of me, his trainer Jun Agrabio, his other co-promoter Sammy Gello-ani and his manager Dr. Rajan Yraola. He knows his mistakes now and they will never happen again." So dramatic was the KO of Shimoda, legendary promoter Bob Arum was quoted as calling it one of the best he's seen in 50 years of boxing. Lewkowicz says he's proud to also announce that he and Top Rank will be joining forces in the guidance of Sonsona's career. "I want to thank Carl Moretti and Bob Arum for the trust they have given me and for agreeing to help me turn Marvin Sonsona into the next world superstar from the Philippines. I consider him another of my sons and he calls me 'Papa' in return. This is a wonderful comeback story in boxing and Marvin will be champion of the world once again very soon. I also want to thank the beautiful Venetian Macau for their incredible hospitality and all their work in turning Macau into a new boxing capital in the world." The four major champions in the featherweight division are currently: Jhonny Gonzalez (WBC), Orlando Salido (WBO), Evgeny Gradovich (IBF) and Simphiwe Vetyeka (WBA). 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.

Striegl and Cali Impress at PXC 34

Manila, Philippines- Before a raucous crowd at the storied Araneta Arena, Pacific Xtreme Combat (PXC) reasserted its status as the premier talent generator for the Asia Pacific Region at PXC 34.  On a card that was broadcast live on TV 5 in the Philippines and streamed globally on giant MMA website Sherdog.com, a crop of the best young mixed martial artists in the region impressed in 12 action packed fights. In the nights co main events two of PXC’s top stars both won impressively.

Undefeated featherweight Mark Striegl passed his toughest test to date by easily submitting Harris Sarmeinto, an accomplished veteran of over 60 professional fights. Striegl, who is a highly effective grappler, used a patented version of the shoulder lock to submit his opponent in the first round.  After his victory Striegl set the stage for a huge fight in PXC when he called out Featherweight Champion Baby Joe Taimanglo who was sitting in the crowd.

PXC flyweight Champion Ale Cali retained his belt with a third round stoppage of Erwin Tagle.   Cali, a former professional boxer, used classy footwork and smooth angles to confuse his opponent and set a pace that the older challenger couldn’t keep up with.  Tagle was competitive early but faded badly in the third round. When he had trouble answering the bell for the fourth round referee “Big” John McCarthy stopped the fight.

PXC CEO EJ Calvo said after the event “ With more events and continued growth internationally, PXC is consistently producing the best MMA action in the Asia Pacific region and developing the best up and coming fighters.  We saw two fighters signed to the UFC this year and it would be surprising if more don’t get the call soon as the UFC increases the focus on Asia. PXC 34 was epic! Great performance from the stars of Asia Pacific MMA and a couple of surprises from new talent. 2013 will be the biggest year yet.”

PXC 34 - Full Results

1.     Dario Banario defeats Ernesto Montilla Jr. via Unanimous Decision

2.     Louis Smolka defeats "Bryan" To Hang Lam via Arm Bar at Round 1

3.     Zebastian Kadestam defeats Patrick Manicad via Rear-Naked Choke at Round 1

4.     Kyle Aguon defeats Steve Grandeza via Arm Bar at Round 1

5.     Hong Seung Chan defeats Wu Qize via TKO (Punches) – Round 1

6.     Michinori Tanaka defeats Russell Doane via Submission – Round 3

7.     Eugene Toquero defeats Jerome Wanawan via TKO (Doctor Stoppage)

8.     Wang Sai defeats Glen Ranillo via TKO  - Round 1

9.     Dustin Kimura defeats Guy Delumeau via KO (Punch)- Round 3

10.  Isaiah Ordiz defeats Tristan Arenal via Split Decision

11.  Mark Striegl defeats Harris Sarmiento via Submission - Round 1

12.  Ale Cali defeats Erwin Tagle via TKO (Retirement) - Round 3

Pacific X-Treme Combat to launch Big John’s MMA Fight Club app in Guam and the Philippines during PXC-34 on November 17th in Manila

Lake Elsinore, Calif.—November 17, 2012—Must Go Mobile (MGM), provider of creative, results-driven applications and mobile marketing , announced that the company, along with Big John McCarthy, will partner with Pacific X-Treme Combat (PXC) to launch Big John’s MMA Fight Club app in Guam and the Philippines. Big John McCarthy will also serve as referee at the PXC-34  event on November 17 in the Philippines.

Big John’s MMA Fight Club app allows MMA fans around the world to predict the outcome of UFC, Strikeforce, Bellator, Invicta and PXC fight matchups. Fans earn virtual dollars that can be used toward the purchase of Big John MMA gear and there will be prizes awarded, through monthly contests and sweepstakes, to the member base. The app is available to iPhone, iPad, iTouch Mobile, Droid and Web users.

Big John, the most well-known, respected referee of the MMA community, provides exclusive commentary along with a new guest celebrity fighter each month. App users can challenge their friends to test their knowledge of the fighters and prediction abilities against both the guest host and each other. Former UFC Heavyweight Champion, Bas Rutten is currently serving as the first guest host for November and December.

PXC-34 will feature two of the top MMA prospects from the Hawaiian Islands against Japanese MMA talent looking to make statements in their PXC debuts. Featherweight, Dustin Kimura and Bantamweight, Russell Doane, will match up with veteran Shooto fighter, Guy Delumeau, and undefeated Michinori Tanaka, respectively, in front of thousands at Araneta Coliseum in Manila, Philippines. PXC-34 will be broadcast live nation-wide in the Philippines and will stream free online for fans around the world via Sherdog. In the Philippines, PXC receives almost 500,000 viewers per event on free-to-air television nation-wide.  

 “We are extremely excited to be able to bring Big John’s app to Guam and the Philippines and with two PXC fighters being signed to the UFC in the last three months, this partnership seemed like a natural progression,” said Edward J. Calvo, CEO of PXC. “We look forward to a long and prosperous relationship together.”

The cost of the app is $1.99 and users can also enter to win a trip to the fights and meet Big John. More details can be found at www.MMAFightClubApp.com

“Asia is a huge market for the MMA and we are thrilled to be working with PXC so that fans in Asia can take part in challenging their knowledge of MMA,” said Big John McCarthy, MMA referee.

About PXC

Pacific X-treme Combat, also known as PXC, was established in 2004 on the US island territory of Guam, and since then, has set the pacific region on fire showcasing the highest level of MMA action on a consistent basis. Owned and operated by the Calvo family, PXC is a Tropical Productions company and has produced over 34 professional events and over 30 amateur shows in Guam, where MMA is a mainstream sport. PXC is an exclusive MMA partner of TV5, subsidiary of two of the Philippines’ top mobile companies—SMART and SunCell. 

About Must Go Mobile

Must Go Mobile delivers creative solutions that are results-driven for engagement between the mobile world and the companies that strive for a collaborative effort between mobile marketing, application development and consumer engagement. The company brings technology, entertainment, mobile devices and the people who use them together. For more information, please visit www.mustgomobile.com.

PACIFIC X-TREME COMBAT Goes Global With PXC 34

PXC 34 To Broadcast Live on Sherdog.com

(Manila, October, 30 2012) - Pacific X-treme Combat (PXC), the premier MMA organization in the Philippines and Asia Pacific Region, today announced its entrance into digital broadcasting via a partnership with giant MMA website Sherdog.com. PXC 34, which takes place Nov 17th live from Manila, will be available to fans worldwide through a live streaming broadcast on Sherdog.com.   The partnership with Sherdog is the latest in a series of ambitious steps taken by PXC, which prides itself as the premier talent generator for the Asia Pacific Region, to expand the profile of the promotion and its roster of fighters.

PXC is one of the first promotions to realize the potential of the Philippines as a growth market for mixed martial arts and has produced six highly rated events through its partnership with TV5, the largest television network in the Philippines.  Past events have averaged over 400,000 viewers during free to air broadcasts. PXC 34, which will feature a highly anticipated match between Harris Sarmiento and undefeated prospect Mark Striegl, will be streamed on Sherdog concurrently with the TV 5 broadcast and is expected to open up PXC to a wide new audience outside the region.

“After 33 shows, PXC is finally streaming live so that the world can see the best MMA action in the Asia-Pacific region! The ability to have our shows easily available to any one in the world through this partnership with Sherdog is a great leap forward for the company and just a hint of even bigger developments in the near future,” said PXC Promoter and CEO EJ Calvo.

Sherdog has long been a digital media pioneer in mixed martial arts and is one of the most recognizable and powerful media voices in the sport.  Sherdog executive editor Greg Savage made the following comment about the growing phenomenon of sports being viewed on the Internet and about the PXC partnership,

"Digital streaming is a great way to increase the viewership of mixed martial arts beyond the traditional territorial television model. Our deals with PXC and our other streaming partners allow us to promote the sport we have spent so much time helping to build over the past 15-plus years to as wide an audience as possible. For us it brings new viewers to our brand while increasing the exposure of these regional promotions in the process. This win-win partnership also provides an avenue for the dedicated global MMA community to see the stars of tomorrow fighting today on Sherdog.com.”

SAMPSON BOXING AND GREG COHEN PROMOTIONS PRESENT HARD ROCK BOXING JULY 6 AT HARD ROCK HOTEL AND CASINO IN LAS VEGAS AND LIVE ON ESPN FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS

On Friday, July 6, promoters Sampson Boxing and Greg Cohen Boxing will proudly present "Hard Rock Boxing", live from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, and televised live on ESPN Friday Night Fights. In the 10-round featherweight main event, former WBO Super Flyweight Champion "Marvelous" Marvin Sonsona (16-1-1, 13 KOs) will take on the formidable Orlando "El Fenómeno" Cruz (18-2-1, 9 KOs) in a showdown between proven southpaw warriors. And in the televised co-feature, Russian heavyweight power puncher Magomed "Mago" Abdusalamov (14-0, 14 KOs) will defend his WBC United States (USNBC) Silver Heavyweight Championship in a 10-round battle against fellow up-and-coming heavyweight Maurice "Freight Train" Byarm (13-1-1, 9 KOs). 21-year-old Marvin Sonsona is a native of General Santos City, Cotabato del Sur, Philippines. His only career loss was to Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. for the vacant WBO super bantamweight Championship in February 2010. Sonsona started boxing as an amateur at the age of seven and had 150 amateur fights before turning professional in 2007, just weeks before his 17th birthday.  30-year-old Orlando Cruz hails from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and represented his homeland at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, as a bantamweight. Cruz was undefeated at 16-0-1 until losing back-to-back title fights by stoppage to Cornelius Lock and former world champion Daniel Ponce De Leon in 2009/2010. He has rebounded since then to score quality wins over Alejandro Delgado and Michael Franco.  31-year-old Magomed Abdusalamov was born in Makhachkala, Russia, but now lives and trains in Oxnard, California. Abdusalamov was the 2005 and 2006 Russian Amateur Champion at super heavyweightbefore turning professional in 2008. He is the current WBC United States (USNBC) Silver Heavyweight Champion, having won the title by TKO 4 over formerly undefeated Jason Pettaway in March. 29-year-old southpaw heavyweight Maurice Byarm lives in Washington, DC, and was born in Philadelphia. Byarm is the son of Lionel Byarm, a professional fighter who most notably fought the legendary Evander Holyfield on the 1984 US Olympian card. He was undefeated as a professional until his last fight, a decision loss to fellow Philadelphian Bryant Jennings in January of this year. Headlining the undercard, popular heavyweight and current interim PABA Heavyweight Champion "Bronco" Billy Wright (37-4, 28 KOs) will continue his successful comeback in a six-round bout. Also scheduled to fight six-round bouts are Las Vegas, via Puerto Rico, super middleweight Carlos De Leon Jr (21-3-2, 14 KOs); Las Vegas via Accra, Ghana, middleweight KO artist Bastie Samir (10-0-1, 10 KOs); and undefeated Las Vegas featherweight Rocco Santomauro (8-0). Scheduled for a four-rounder is Jackson, Michigan, cruiserweight William "Lil' Tyson" Williams (5-2-1, 4 KOs). Orlando Cruz appears courtesy of Tuto Zavala's All Star Boxing. Marvin Sonsona is co-promoted by Sammy Gello-ani of SGG Sports Promotions of the Philippines. All undercard opponents are TBA. Tickets for "Hard Rock Boxing" are priced at $29 general admission, $60 reserved, $100 ringside and $200 VIP and are available at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino box office daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and through Ticketmaster, either by calling 702-474-4000 or 800-745-3000, or by going online atticketmaster.com. On fight night, doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the event starts at 5:30 p.m. All bouts are subject to change. For updates, visit www.sampsonboxing.com or www.gcpboxing.com.

PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES 'Island Assault 4: The Battle' PPV Viloria-Romero III & Miranda-Mayol, Viloria: 'This is personal'

ISLAND ASSAULT 4 : THE BATTLE Brian Viloria vs. Omar Nino Romero III WBO Flyweight Championship Manila, Philippines ● Saturday, May 12, 2012 Live on Pay Per View - 9:00 PM/ET 6:00PM/PT

HOBOKEN, NJ (May 10, 2012) - The final press conference for Saturday night's "Island Assault 4: The Battle" pay-per-view-event, featuring Brian "Hawaiian Punch" Viloria vs. Omar Nino Romero III, live from Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines. "Island Assault 4:The Battle," presented by Solar Sports, is being distributed in the United States by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 9:00 PM/ET - 6:00 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, DISH Network and Avail-TVN for a suggested retail price of only $29.95.  "Island Assault 4: The Battle" will also be available in Canada to Super Channel subscribers. For on-line PPV viewers go to Ustream.tv at  http://www.ustream.tv/integratedsportsppv.  Three-time world champion Viloria (30-3, 16 KOs), a 2000 U.S. Olympian, defends his "WBO" title belt against two-time world title-holder Romero (31-4-2, 13 KOs) in the 12-round main event.  Viloria won his first 20 pro fights, until he lost the World Boxing Council ("WBC") light flyweight championship to Romero by way of a 12-round unanimous decision in 2006.  Three months later, their rematch ended in a draw that was later changed to a "no contest" when Romero failed a post-fight drug test. The 10-round co-feature matches a pair of former world champions, Julio Cesar "Pingo" Miranda (37-6-1, 29 KOs) and Rodel "Kid Rapido" Mayol (30-5-2, 22 KOs), in a 10-round bout with future world flyweight title fight implications.  Miranda, rated No. 3 by the WBO and No. 4 by the World Boxing Association ("WBA"), is a Mexican knockout specialist who dropped his WBO title fight last year to Viloria.  WBC No. 9 and IBF #12 Mayol, a Filipino now living in Los Angeles, lost his WBC Light Flyweight crown, ironically, to Romero in 2010. Filling out the PPV card is the next wave of Filipino prospects:  Robert "Battlin' Bert" Udtuhan (17-1-1, 13 KOs) faces Alvin Makiling (9-4-1, 2 KOs) in a 12-round match for the Interim WBO Asia-Pacific Bantamweight Championship; undefeated featherweight Jun "Chainsaw" Doliguez (11-0, & KOs) fights veteran Jonel "Mulawin" Alibio (16-13-2, 8 KOs) in a special 10-round Featherweight Attraction. Press Conference Quotes (Taken from excerpts in The Philippine Star, Manila Standard Today and Pang-Masa.) Brian Viloria:  "There'll be no single boring round." "I just have to put the combinations together." "I can weigh in right now and make the weight." I've trained harder than before and it's going to show Sunday.  Expect fireworks." I really, really trained myself very hard for this fight.  This is personal on my part.  I want to five fans a good fight." "This is it.  This third fight is happening because it gives me an opportunity to bounce back from the first two fights." Omar Nino Romero:  "He has turned into a great fighter." For more information about the "Island Assault 4: The Battle" PPV event go towww.integratedsportsnet.com. Follow Integrated Sports Media on Twitter @IntegratedPPV.