June 10, 2009 – All open issues have been resolved regarding the proposed Paulie Malignaggi and Juan Diaz fight on August 22, 2009 in Houston, Texas. DiBella Entertainment and Golden Boy wrapped up negotiations today and tied up all loose ends for the fight- including the agreed upon weight of 138.5 lbs. “I told Paulie to lay off his Grandma’s pasta and eat one less cannoli,” said Lou DiBella about Malignaggi dropping an extra pound or two. “Paulie is confident of his speed and boxing ability and is prepared to win in the lion’s den of Houston. “This is a fight between two guys looking to prove something. We are both coming of losses in big fights and we are both coming in hungry. Expect fireworks,” said Malignaggi..
BROTHERS CHUDINOV PREPARE TO TELL THEIR OWN STORY!
LOS ANGELES, CA (June 10, 2009) Russian amateur sensation Dmitry Chudinov will be ringside this Saturday night, June 13th, at the “Mecca of Boxing”, New York City’s Madison Square Garden, to watch his rival countryman Matt Korobov battle on the undercard of the Welterweight World Championship Bout between Miguel Cotto and challenger Joshua Clottey. Along with his brother, Fedor, also an outstanding amateur boxer, Dmitry will watch with interest as his Russian rival attempts to win his sixth pro bout. Both brothers, having recently signed to growing international promoter, TKO BOXING Promotions, are diligently training in Los Angeles as they prepare for their pro debuts in Reno, Nevada next month.
On May 9, 2007, the then 21 year old Chudinov and the number one ranked Korobov, four years his senior, engaged in an outstanding battle for the gold medal at the Russian National Championships. After four terrific rounds of world class action, Korobov was declared the winner in a very close bout.
Two years later, Dmitry begins a new chapter in his boxing career. Korobov has since moved to Florida and won his first five bouts under the Top Rank promotional banner.
Although focused on his pro debut, Dmitry clearly has revenge on his mind and looks forward to another opportunity to battle Korobov and escape his longtime rivals’ shadow.
Dmitry capped off an outstanding amateur career with a bronze medal at the 2008 World Cup Championships as part of the Russian National team. His amateur career finished at 159 wins and 16 losses.
Younger brother Fedor, 21 years old, will begin his professional career as a super middleweight. In 2008 he won the bronze medal at the Russian National Championships.
Calm Before the Storm Promotions July 11 Boxing Event
Calm Before the Storm Promotions would like to announce its upcoming boxing event on July 11, 2009, starting at 7:30 PM, at the San Miguel Arena, formerly known as the Plaza San Miguel. The fight card for this event will highlight some of Houston’s best warriors, including the likes of veteran Welterweight Jose Gutierrez (14-5, with 10 KO’s) and up & coming Bantamweight Johanna Mendoza (5-0, with 1 KO).
Featured on this card are crowd favorites: Welterweight Tiffany Junot, hailing from New Orleans (5-2, with 3 KO’s), Welterweight Lanard Lane, hailing from Philadelphia (6-0, with 5 KO’s), and Super Middleweight Terrance Woods, hailing from Bay City, Texas (4-0, with 3 KO’s).
Making his professional debut will be 2004 Flyweight Olympian Ron Siler. Hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio, this incredible athlete will begin his professional career at 115 pounds. In 1998, Siler first earned the U.S. National Amateur title at 106 pounds. He continued to fight at that weight through the 2000 Olympic trials. Then, in 2002, he stepped up a class to compete at 112 pounds. Now, Siler will test his professional courage in the only state big enough to handle an Olympic athlete: Texas!
Also scheduled to appear are Vashon Livin (0-1) and Jamal Charlo (4-0). The official weigh-in and rules meeting will be hosted by Tilted Kilt Houston, located on Highway 6 South, at noon on July 10, 2009. The fights are scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM the following night. Tickets for this newly renovated 6,000 seat venue will start at $ 20 for general admission, $ 30 for floor seating, and $ 60 for VIP seating, where the VIP seating includes a buffet style meal with non-alcoholic drinks. Additionally, fight fans may purchase a four seat ringside table for $200, which also includes a buffet style meal.