Minto: “I’ll fight Arreola Dec. 5th!”- WBO#7, WBA#14 heavyweight contender, Brian “The Beast” Minto (34-2 21kos) wants a shot at WBC#4, WBO#10 Chris Arreola (27-1 24kos) on Dec. 5th on HBO. Minto states, “We both have a great deal of heart and skill, and our styles would make for an exciting and fan-friendly type fight. In addition, Arreola can put up his NABF belt, and I’ll put my WBO NABO heavyweight title on the line.” Interestingly, a size difference could play a factor in an Arreola/Minto matchup. Arreola, standing 6’4, weighed 251 pounds in his September match with WBC Heavyweight Champ, Vitali Klitschko (38-2 37kos), while Minto, 5’11, always hovers around 215 pounds. Minto’s agent, Pat Nelson, states, “Minto is undefeated on HBO PPV, RTL and ESPN, and he greatly is looking forward to returning to a major, premium network such as HBO..”
KESSLER ENJOYS CALIFORNIAN SUN
Sacramento (Nov. 3, 2009)— WBA Super-Middleweight Champion Mikkel Kessler has started practice in California. The Viking Warrior departed Copenhagen on Saturday morning after holding a brief press conference at the airport. “We had a good flight and got here safely,” Kessler said. “We have perfect conditions here in Sacramento. I am adjusting well to the time difference – the great weather certainly helps!”
Kessler will take on up-and-coming Andre Ward in their opening Super Six World Boxing Classic clash in Oakland on November 21.
2-TIME WORLD CHAMPION CHAD DAWSON TO BE GUEST AT UCONN MEN’S BASKETBALL PRACTICE…TOMORROW/TUESDAY, NOV. 3rd
HARTFORD, CT— Two-time World Champion Chad Dawson, and the two-time NCAA National Champion UConn Huskies Men’s Basketball team, know a few things about winning titles. On Tuesday, Dawson and the Huskies will find themselves on the same basketball floor, sharing their winning philosophies as they prepare for their upcoming showdowns in the XL Center.
Dawson, of New Haven, CT, will be a special guest at the Huskies’ practice at the XL Center, starting at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3rd. The Huskies will kick off their 2009-2010 season at the XL Center on Wednesday night, November 4th, when they take on American International College. Tip-off time is 7:00 p.m.
The undefeated Dawson (28-0) will close an active sports week in the XL Center when he takes on former World Champion Glen Johnson on Saturday, November 7th, in a highly-anticipated rematch for the World Light Heavyweight Championship. The Dawson vs. Johnson 2 fight will be broadcast live, on HBO. The fight card starts at 6:00 PM.
According to Dawson, he’s anxious to visit with Coach Jim Calhoun and his players, a group he has learned a lot about winning from.
“I’m a long time UConn basketball fan – Men’s and Women’s,” said the 27 year old Dawson. “Around here, it’s about winning titles and we share that philosophy. I’m looking forward to meeting with Coach Calhoun and his Husky players.”