These are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. The first 500 fans will receive a free Affliction T-shirt and fans will be able to meet the fighters and get their autographs after the pressers.

Tuesday, May 20 – 12:30PM/PT Thursday, May 22 – 10:30 AM/ET

Westfield Mall Trump Tower

in Century City (Food Court) 725 Fifth Avenue

10250 Santa Monica Blvd. New York, NY 10022

Los Angeles, CA 90067

HBO’s late-night boxing series presents a trio of emerging young stars in the toughest tests of their careers when HBO BOXING AFTER DARK: YURIORKIS GAMBOA VS. DARLING JIMENEZ, JAMES KIRKLAND VS. EROMOSELE ALBERT, AND ALFREDO ANGULO VS. RICHARD GUTIERREZ is seen SATURDAY, MAY 17 at 9:45 p.m. (live ET/tape-delayed PT), from Terrible’s Primm Valley Casino Resort in Primm Valley, Nev., exclusively on HBO. The HBO Sports team of Bob Papa, Max Kellerman and Lennox Lewis will be ringside for the event, which will be available in HDTV, closed-captioned for the hearing-impaired and presented in Spanish on HBO Latino.

The opening bout pits undefeated junior middleweight contender James Kirkland (21-0, 18 KOs), from Austin, Tex., against Eromosele Albert (21-1, 10 KOs), from Miami by way of Lagos, Nigeria, in a scheduled ten-round matchup. The heavy-handed Kirkland has quickly developed a reputation as a knockout artist, with 16 of his 18 knockouts coming in the first three rounds. Nearly a decade older, Albert has won his past 11 fights, losing only once in his seven-year professional career.

In the second bout, fast-rising phenom Yuriorkis Gamboa (9-0, 8 KOs), from Miami by way of Guantanamo, Cuba, takes on Darling Jimenez (23-2-2, 14 KOs) of the Bronx in a junior lightweight bout scheduled for ten rounds. Gamboa, who won flyweight gold for Cuba at the 2004 Olympics, has earned widespread recognition as a powerful puncher after just one year of pro experience. Jimenez was a four-time Golden Gloves champion as an amateur and has KO’d eight of his last nine opponents.

The evening’s final fight features another undefeated junior middleweight banger, as Alfredo Angulo (12-0, 9 KOs), from Coachella, Cal., by way of Mexicali, Mexico, challenges tough-as-nails Richard Gutierrez (24-1, 14 KOs), from Miami by way of Arjona, Colombia, in a junior middleweight bout scheduled for 12 rounds. Like James Kirkland, the slugging Angulo seeks recognition as the top junior middleweight in the world. With twice as many victories as Angulo, seasoned veteran Gutierrez has run off three convincing wins following the only loss of his career, a majority decision setback to top welterweight Joshua Clottey.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (May 15, 2008) – Now that Joan Guzman has vacated his WBO 130 pound title, the undefeated Dominican-born speedster is looking for a challenge at the lightweight level.

“I think Nate Campbell would be a perfect opponent for me,” said Guzman, who is a two-division champion with a record of 28-0 with 17 knockouts. “Nobody wants to fight Nate at 135 pounds and no one wants to fight me at 130 pounds. So let’s just fight each other.”

Guzman, who is promoted by Sycuan Ringside Promotions of San Diego, Calif., might not have to wait long to get his shot at Campbell.

“The WBO has assured Sycuan that Guzman will in fact become the number one contender at 135 pounds,” said Sean Gibbons, matchmaker for Sycuan Ringside Promotions.

“Nate doesn’t have a bunch of options right now. He thinks he’s going to get a shot at Joel Cassameyor, but that fight will never happen. Plain and simple, Nate’s best fight is against Guzman.”

“I’ve always been about fighting the best,” Guzman continued. “If Nate is truly a world champion he will accept the challenge that I have laid out for him.

“Twenty-eight boxers have tired to beat me and they all failed miserably. Nate will be number twenty-nine if he has the guts and courage to fight me.

“I’m ready to fight Nate anytime, any place, anywhere. A lot of boxers are afraid of me, but I sure hope Nate isn’t one of them.”

Guzman, who has won titles at the super bantamweight and super featherweight divisions, made the choice to move up in weight after he grew irritated with Alex Arthur and his promoter, Frank Warren of Sports Network.

Guzman was scheduled to defend his WBO 130 pound title on Saturday, May 3, in Edinburgh, Scotland but the fight was postponed. Although he has been ready to travel to Scotland at a moment’s notice, Warren has not scheduled a new date for the bout.

“My team and I have tried with every good intention to honor our agreement to fight Arthur in Scotland on May 3,” Guzman said. “Frank Warren and his team made every excuse possible to cancel the fight. My team and I decided that it is time for me to make my mark at the 135 pound division and I’m going to start with Nate Campbell.”

PROVIDENCE (May 14, 2008) – ESPN2 Friday Night Fights (ESPN2 FNF) returns May 23 to Rhode Island as unbeaten prospect “Awesome” Aaron Williams, the future of the cruiserweight division, headlines his first major show on “Ring Warriors,” promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), live from Twin River Events Center in Lincoln.

“Ring Warriors” features some of the hottest, most exciting prospects in the world – potential world champions such as Williams, 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada and Philadelphia’s exciting super lightweight “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy – along with a grudge match and some great young boxers.

Williams (17-0-1, 12 KOs), living in Las Vegas but making North Providence his second home, was last scene registering a sensational knockout of Andre Purlette (40-3) in the second round of their April 4 fight on the ESPN2 FNF show at Twin River. Williams, 22, takes on Columbian power puncher Jose Luis “Pantera” Herrera (15-4, 15 KOs), who has knocked out each of his 15 victims.

In an 8-round Special Heavyweight Attraction, Providence heavyweight Estrada (12-1, 2 KOs), coming off of an impressive 10-round decision against former NABO/NABA/WBC Continental Americas heavyweight champion Lance “Mount” Whitaker (32-5-1, 27 KOs) headlining the April 4 ESPN2 FNF show, faces Philadelphia knockout specialist Derek “The One Man Riot” Bryant (20-4-1, 17 KOs).

In the chief supporting bout on the stacked undercard, Lundy (10-0-1, 6 KOs) takes on Texas State champion Steve Almaraz (7-0, 4 KOs) in the battle of unbeatens in a six-round bout.

“The action promises to be explosive,” promoter Jimmy Burchfield said. “Fans better not leave their seats during any of these fights. Aaron Williams really is awesome. His devastating knockouts of opponents have been showcased on ESPN, not only on its Friday Night Fights shows, but over and over again on Sports Center. He is a future star; world champion in the making, and he’s made a lot of friends in his two fights at Twin River – incredible first and second knockouts of quality opponents. Aaron will fight anybody and Herrera has 15 knockouts in 15 wins. Jason has already started making noise in the heavyweight division, especially after beating a great fighter like Whitaker so convincingly, on his way to becoming world heavyweight champion someday. His opponent, Bryant, is a typically tough, heavy-handed, very dangerous Philadelphia fighter who has 17 knockouts to his credit.

“Lundy reminds me of a little Vinny Paz, who is one of Hank’s biggest fans. Hank keeps coming forward like Vinny. He’s a very exciting, charismatic young fighter. McCreedy has his Irish fans behind him for his grudge match against always-tough Mayes. Starnino is a very popular fighter in Rhode Island, Camacho can put his opponent’s lights out at any time with either hand, and Beauchamp has been electrifying in his fights. We’re thrilled to bring a great show like this to Twin River and to showcase CES talent again on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights.”

Also on the undercard in a 6-rounder is light heavyweight “Irish” Joey McCreedy (7-2, 5 KOs), who’ll be seeking revenge against “Hurricane” Henry Mayes (7-5-1, 4 KOs), who beat McCreedy in a close decision on April 4.

Unbeaten, crowd-pleasing Johnston (RI) super middleweight Angel Camacho, Jr. (9-0, 4 KOs), the Latino Captain of Team CES, Lynn (MA) flyweight Isander Beauchamp (5-0, 2 KOs), and Italian-American favorite, Providence middleweight Richard “Bobo The Bull” Starnino (8-3-1, 1 KO), are all scheduled to fight opponents to be determined. All bouts and fighters are subject to change.

Tickets for “Ring Warriors” are priced at $25.00, $35.00, $50.00, (Bronze), $65.00 (Silver), $100.00 (Gold) and limited $150.00 (Jimmy’s Platinum Club) and are available to purchase by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254), going on line at www.cesboxing.com or www.twinriver.com, at the Twin River Event Center (100 Twin River Road, Lincoln, RI), or any TicketMaster location. Contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) or Twin River Events Center (877.82.RIVER/ www.twinriver.com) for more information. Doors open at 6 PM/ET, first bout at 7 PM/ET.

HOLLYWOOD, FL, May 14 – It may only be the first full day of summer, but June 21st will also be the hottest night of the year for fight fans as super middleweight bomber Edison ‘Pantera’ Miranda gets his shot at revenge against the first man to beat him, ‘King’ Arthur Abraham, in a highly anticipated war at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida.

Tickets for this epic clash, priced at $202, $152, $102, and $52 are now on sale and may be purchased at the Hard Rock Live Box Office or TicketMaster.com.

Also added to the Abraham vs Miranda II card is a world middleweight title elimination bout between Raul Marquez – a former world champion who is undefeated since 2004 – and Dominican banger Giovanni Lorenzo, who has yet to taste defeat in a six year pro career that has seen him compile a 26-0 record.

New York boxing fans be sure to tune in to WABC TV Eyewitness News Sports on Wednesday, May 14. Sports anchor Dr. Marvell Scott visits with current WIBA flyweight champion Eileen Olszewski (5-0-1). Dr. Scott spoke with Eileen about her unique career choice from classically trained ballerina to becoming a rising star in the world of female boxing, and on facing Carina “La Reina” Moreno ( 17-1-5 KO) June 13 for the IFBA light flyweight crown on the all women championship PPV ” Finally” in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Eileen Olszewski and Carina Moreno face off for the IFBA light flyweight championship when “Finally” brings the best of women’s championship boxing to PPV live from the Isleta Resort Casino in Albuquerque on Friday, June 13, at 10 PM/ET-8 PM/MT. Produced and distributed by Integrated Sports, “Finally” will be available for live viewing on cable and satellite pay-per-view in the United States via iN Demand, TVN and DirecTV and in Canada, via Shaw Communications and StarChoice, for a suggested retail price of only $24.95. Tickets, priced at $50, $100, $150, $200, $350 and $500.00, are available at the Isleta Casino and Resort box office, www.tickets.com or at Fresquez Productions, Inc., (508.884.7484). For more information visit www.fresquezproductions.com or www.holmvssanders.com. Doors open at 5:30 PM/MT, first bout 7:00 PM/MT, first televised bout 8:00 PM/MT.

GOMEZ PALACIO, DURANGO, Mexico (May 13, 2008) – WBA champion Alexander “El Explosivio” Munoz is fighting in WBC title-holder Cristian Mijares’ hometown Saturday night (May 17) in the first super flyweight unification title bout in nearly a decade, headlining the “Noche de Campeones” pay-per-view event live from the Auditorio Centenario in Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico.

“Noche de Campeones,” promoted by KO Entertainment in association with DiBella Entertainment, will be produced and distributed by Integrated Sports for live viewing in the United States (9 PM/ET) on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, TVN, DirecTV and DISH Network, as well as on The Fight Network in Canada, for a suggested retail price of only $29.95.

The exciting 12-round co-feature pits Mexican warriors Omar Salado (19-0-2, 11 KOs) and Julio Cesar “Pingo” Miranda (25-3-1, 18 KOs) in a WBC flyweight elimination bout.

The 12-round Mijares-Munoz main event is a classic match-up between a pure boxing technician, rising star Mijares (34-3-2, 14 KOs), and a vaunted puncher, Venezuelan hero Munoz (32-2, 27 KOs).

Munoz is a 2-time WBA super flyweight champion who originally won his WBA title belt in 2002 via an eighth-round knockout of Celes Kobayasho. Three successful title defenses followed against Eiji Kojima twice (KO2 and TKO10), sandwiched around a 12-round decision versus Hidenobu Honda (26-2), before Alexander lost a 12-round decision and his championship belt to Martin Castillo (26-1) in 2004. Munoz bounced back to capture the WBA Fedelatin super flyweight crown in a WBA title eliminator, but Castillo won their 2006 rematch by 12-round split decision.

Munoz regained his WBA super flyweight title on May 3, 2007 with a dominating 12-round decision versus Nabuo Mashiro (9-0) in Japan. In a pair of title defenses, “El Explosivo” retained his belt with 12-round decisions against, respectively, Kuniyuki Aizawa (13-1-1) and Katsushige Kawasjima (32-6) this past January in Japan.

“People all over the world, especially in my country, are going to watch two of the best fighters in our division and, pound-for-pound, in the world today,” The Ring’s No. 2 rated super flyweight Munoz said. “I can’t think about unifying against the other world champs because the first step is beating Mjirares. I know I’ll be fighting Cristian at home in front of so many of his fans.”

The slick Mexican southpaw Mijares won a rematch with Katsushige Kawashima (30-5) by 10th round TKO the WBC outright championship on January 3, 2007. Now riding a 24-fight undefeated skein (23-0-1), Mijares made a name for himself April 14, 2007, registering an impressive victory on PPV against colorful Jorge “Travieso” Arce (46-4-1, 35 KOs) by unanimous 12-round decision (119-109, 118-110, 117-11). The Ring’s No. 3 rated Mijares has made four successful title defenses since defeating Arce, highlighted by a 12-round decision this past February against Jose Navarro (26-3) in Las Vegas.

Undefeated former WBA Fedelatin super fIyweight champion Salado (19-0-2, 11 KOs), who fought a 12-round draw with Ulises Solis (22-1-1) for the IBF light flyweight title in 2006, is rated No. 4 by the WBC, No. 6 by The Ring, and No. 8 by the WBA. The WBC No. 3 ranked Miranda (25-3-1, 18 KOs) is a dangerous foe with 18 knockouts on his boxing portfolio.

Also scheduled to fight in the chief supporting fight on the PPV are tough Mexican boxers such as super welterweight Martin “Azteca” Avila (9-2, 3 KOs) against Alberto Hernandez (14-11-2, KOs) in a 10-round bout. Slated for the live undercard are lightweights Ricardo “Camaleon” Mijares (9-0, 8 KOs) and Arturo Mijares (5-1, 4 KOs), as well as welterweight Ivan “El Ruso” Pereyra (1-0, 1 KO), are slated to fight on “Noches De Campeones.” All bouts and fighters are subject to change.

HOLLYWOOD, FL, May 13 – Times Square in New York City. To many, it’s the center of the universe. That may be open to debate, but what isn’t is that on Wednesday, June 11th, Hard Rock Cafe New York in the heart of Times Square will be the center of the boxing universe when Seminole Warriors Boxing and Gotham Boxing present the first boxing show ever in this renowned venue.

Headlining the card, which will be aired live on ESPN2’s Wednesday Night Fights beginning at 9 pm ET / 6 pm PT, will be separate bouts featuring two of New York’s hottest products, junior middleweight contender Sechew Powell as he faces Deandre Latimore who is 18-1 (15 KO’s), and rising middleweight star Peter ‘Kid Chocolate’ Quillin.

Tickets for this once in a lifetime event are limited to just 500, and will include food and soft drinks. To purchase these limited tickets, priced at $300, please call Seminole Warriors Boxing at (954) 985-1155 or Gotham Boxing at (212) 755-1944.

A National Golden Gloves Champion in 2000 and a United States Amateur Champion in 2001, Brooklyn’s Sechew ‘The Iron Horse’ Powell (23-1, 14 KOs) has been destined to achieve great things in the fight game. Winner of 23 out of 24 pro bouts, with his only loss coming at the hands of former world champion Kassim Ouma in 2006, Powell is currently the number one ranked IBF contender at 154 pounds, and the owner of wins over Grady Brewer, Cornelius Bundrage, Robert Frazier, Ishe Smith, and Terrance Cauthen, making him one of the brightest young stars in the game today.

A Grand Rapids native who now proudly calls New York City his home, middleweight Peter ‘Kid Chocolate’ Quillin (18-0, 14 KOs) has garnered plenty of attention for his habit of throwing chocolate candy kisses to the crowd after his victories, but he’s also struck fear into opponents for his habit of knocking people out with frightening efficiency. A pro since 2005, Quillin has been getting better with each fight, and most recently he scored the biggest win of his pro career as he took a dominant ten round decision over former world title challenger Antwun Echols on April 16th.

Opponents for Quillin, as well as a high-impact undercard, will be announced shortly.

Welterweight contender, Don Juan Futrell (21-3-1, 10 KO’s) wants to sent a message to NABF welterweight champion Andre Berto (21-0, 18 KO’s) before his scheduled fight set to take place June 21, 2008 at the FedEx Forum in Memphis TN, televised on HBO.

“My brother Repo Rick has informed me that your fight with Miguel Angel Rodriguez is not signed yet. If Rodriguez doesn’t want to step up, I will. Let’s make it happen.” ~ Don Juan Furtell

Knock out artist, Andre Berto is scheduled to fight Miguel Angel Rodriguez (29-2, 23 KO’s) who hails from Naucalpan, México.

“Andre Berto is my favorite fighter” said Repo Rick, “But I want my brother to take him out. Don Juan is riding a six fight winning streak. This fight needs to happen.”

READING, PA (May 12, 2008) — Reading, Pennsylvania will host a weekend of fistic warfare on June 6th & 7th at the historic Sovereign Performing Arts Center. Although the nation’s largest and best World War II Reenactment Weekend will be taking place this same weekend on the nearby Reading Airport grounds, bombs will also be flying in the boxing ring in downtown Reading. On Friday June 6th, Top Rank Promotions, in association with King’s Promotions, presents a night of professional boxing featuring heavy hitters and knockout artists in an event to be televised live by TeleFutura. The following night, Saturday June 7th, an amateur fight card will take place at the same venue featuring the area’s recent state Golden Glove winners.

Friday night’s professional card will feature one of the world’s best junior lightweights, undefeated Mexican Urbano Antillon (22-0, 15 KOs). This fan-friendly brawler has five straight knockouts, all in the first three rounds. Antillon is in the hunt for a world title shot and is ranked number two in the WBC behind Manny Pacquiao. In March, he defeated Bobby Pacquiao with an impressive first round knockout in Las Vegas. The night’s co-feature will showcase tough Mexican middleweight contender Marco Antonio Rubio (41-4-1, 36 KOs), who is tentatively scheduled to face middleweight champ Kelly Pavlik in September. Rubio has won seven consecutive bouts, including five by knockout. Currently ranked third by the WBC, he was stopped in 2004 by Kofi Jantuah and also lost a split decision to Kassim Ouma in 2006. Other fighters featured on the pro card will include Lucian Gonzalez, Julio Cesa Mathews, Argenis Mendez, Luis Del Valle and the pro debut of Harold Cintron.

Saturday night’s amateur card, presented by King’s Promotions, will take place in the same ring and will feature some of the area’s brightest young talents, including Pennsylvania State Novice and Cadet Golden Glove winners Antonio Mitchell, Mariano Rolon and Eric Rodriguez.

The Sovereign Performing Arts Center is located at 136 North 6th Street in downtown Reading. Tickets for Friday’s pro show are priced at $65, $50, $35 and $25. Ticket prices for Saturday’s amateur card are priced at $40, $30, $25 and $20. Anyone attending Friday’s pro card will receive $10.00 off the ticket price of the amateur show. Tickets are available at the Sovereign Center Box Office (610-898-7200 or 610-898-7299) or at all Ticketmaster outlets (215-336-2000 or ticketmaster.com).