Carl Froch will defend his WBC super-middleweight title against Kelly Pavlik early in 2010, according to the founder and Chairman of Top Rank promotions Bob Arum, the most powerful man in boxing. Speaking today on the Steve Bunce Boxing Hour on Setanta Sports News, Arum revealed the news. He said: “That is absolutely true. Todd Duboeuf of Top Rank has discussed that fight and yesterday we met with HBO and talked about Pavlik fighting Felix Sturm in the fall; and then early as next year, perhaps as early as the end of January, fighting Froch. Since his defeat of Jermain Taylor in April, Froch has been linked with every marquee fighter in his division..
FREDDY HERNANDEZ SIGNS WITH GARY SHAW!
Welterweight Will Make His GSP Debut on July 31
TOTOWA, NJ (June 11, 2009) — Gary Shaw announced today the exclusive signing of Mexican welterweight contender FREDDY HERNANDEZ. Hernandez will make his Gary Shaw Productions (GSP) debut on July 31 at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, Calif., on the undercard of SHOWTIME’S “SHOBox: The New Generation” event headlined by junior lightweight Marvin Quintero and bantamweight Chris Avalos fighting in 10-round and eight-round bouts, respectively.
“Freddy is a good fit for Gary Shaw Productions. An excellent fighter with a lot of power who gives the fans their money’s worth with his all-action style,” said Shaw. “I really am looking forward to seeing him on July 31 at Pechanga.”
Herandez (24-1, 18 KOs), from Mexico City, is riding a four-year eight-bout unbeaten streak dating back to his lone loss, a disputed one-point split decision loss to Golden Johnson on February 25, 2005. He boasts an impressive amateur pedigree. His graduating honors include being Olympic Festival Champion, Mexican National Champion and Mexican National Juvenile Champion.
“Freddy is fundamentally sound with solid skills. I think he can be a real force in the welterweight division given the opportunities Gary Shaw can offer,” said GSP matchmaker John Beninati. “He’s been a staple on Telefutura where I have been watching his progress since he went 10 rounds in winning a unanimous decision against Soto Karass (11-1-1) in 2004. Freddy will be fighting veteran Hicklet Lau (20-19-2) on July 31.”
Fedosov vs. Brown for WBC Youth I/C Title at Glendale Glory June 12th
Official Weigh-In Today At Outback Steakhouse In Glendale
Glendale, California (June 11, 2009) – The year was 1947. The CIA and Department of Defense were established. The “tennis shoe” was introduced. Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier. Joe Louis beat “Jersey” Joe Wolcott for the Heavyweight title.
In Glendale, California, Freddie Kreuger (Robert Englund) was born and the sport of boxing was banned by city government. 62 years later, the sport of boxing is finally legal in Glendale, California. And a fight for a heavyweight title will take place tomorrow June 12th at the Glendale Civic Auditorium during – the first legal professional boxing show in over 60 years.
23-year-old Heavyweight prospect Andrey “The Russian Bear” Fedosov (19-1, 15KOs) will attempt to capture the WBC Youth Intercontintental Championship against 27-year-old Galen Brown (32-11, 19KOs) as the main event of the historic GLENDALE GLORY card. The Official Weigh-In will be held today at 5pm at the Outback Steakhouse on 146 S. Brand Blvd. in Glendale. The Weigh-In is open to the public.
Fedosov, out of St. Petersburg, Russia, made his United States debut last March with a 60 second knockout of Francisco Mireles (8-3). The former Russian Heavyweight Champion recently signed with Bash Boxing and has been training in Los Angeles at Freddie Roach’s Wildcard Boxing Club in anticipation of his first title on U.S. soil.
“I am happy to be back in Los Angeles fighting,” proclaimed Fedosov. “Brown may be the toughest opponent I have faced but I know I am up for the challenge and will come out with a knockout.” But Fedosov’s opponent Galen Brown begged to differ. ”I have as many knockouts as he does fights and twice as many wins,” Brown pointed out. “I have been in with many top fighters all over the world and I am in great shape, so he better be ready.”
GLENDALE GLORY is presented by Art of Boxing Promotions in association with Bash Boxing. The change in Glendale’s long-standing prohibition on boxing was brought about by a determined and persistent Kahren Harutyunyan, President of Art of Boxing Promotions. For the first time in over 60 years, boxing fans of Glendale can see tomorrow’s stars today – right in their own backyard.
Other bouts scheduled to appear on the card:*
Anatoly Dudchenko vs. Terrence Smith – 6 rounds
Gabriel Tolmajyan vs. Hugo Ramos – 4 rounds
Max Skayzer vs. Anthony Martinez – 6 rounds
Lateef Kayode vs. Francisco Mireles – 6 rounds
Art Hovhannesyan vs. Daniel Gonzalez – 6 rounds
*Boxers Stan Martyniouk and Khabir Suleymanov may also appear on the card. All bouts are subject to change.
Tickets to can be purchased online by going to www.glendaleglory.com or by calling Art of Boxing Promotions at (818) 521-2373 or Bash Boxing at (213) 700-BASH (2274). GLENDALE GLORY takes place on Friday, June 12, 2009 at the Glendale Civic Auditorium. Doors Open at 7pm, First Bout is at 8pm.