On February 6th, on the eve of Super Bowl XLIV, Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing returns to Atlantic City for the first time in the 2010, to present an exciting action packed card from the Tropicana Casino and Resort. Headlining the show will be Atlantic City’s own welterweight contender, Shamone “The Truth” Alvarez (20-2, 11KO) taking on knockout artist Alexis Camacho (17-2, 16KO) in an exciting ten round welterweight showdown. In the co- feature bout of the evening, heavyweight fan favorite, Vinny Maddalone (32-6, 23KO), coming off a hard fought decision loss to former two-time cruiserweight champion Jean Marc Mormeck, returns to action to take on Dominique “Diamond” Alexander (19-7-1, 9KO). The bout is scheduled for eight rounds..
“We are very excited to be returning to Atlantic City, especially since we are going to be at the Tropicana, something we haven’t done in a few years” stated Joe DeGuardia, CEO of Star Boxing. “We are looking to have a very big year promoting fights in Atlantic City, and feel that this card on the 6th, featuring a thrilling welterweight showdown in the main event, as well as having the always exciting Vinny Maddalone in the co-feature, will really set the tone for what we want to accomplish in 2010. With Superbowl XLIV taking place the following day we know that there is going to be a very exciting atmosphere in Atlantic Cityand we are looking forward to adding to that with a dynamic night of boxing.”
“We have been in talks with Mr. DeGuardia for sometime now in attempts to bring one of his Star Boxing promoted cards to our showroom here at the Tropicana,” stated Tropicana COO Mark Giannantonio. “Star Boxing has a great reputation for putting on exciting and entertaining events here in Atlantic City and we are truly looking forward to staging their first (Atlantic City) event of the near year, before a packed house on the Eve of Super Bowl Sunday, right here at Atlantic City’s premier Casino and Resort.”
A complete list of undercard fights will be announced shortly. The Tropicana Casino and Resort is located at 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ and can be contacted by calling 609 340-4000. Tickets are priced at $100 (ringside), $50 and $30 with a limited number of V.I.P. packages available at $200. Tickets can be purchased at any ticketmaster outlet, or by going online to www.ticketmaster.com or by simply CLICKING HERE: Tickets may also be purchased by calling the Star Boxing office at 718 823-2000.
Maks Liminov Headlines Valentine’s Day Special Boxing On Feb 5
On Friday night February 5th, Vernoca L. Michael and Blue Horizon Boxing Inc. presents the first big show at The world’s number-one boxing venue as a big show is planned for a the annual “Valentine’s Day Special” that will feature some of the best boxers from not only Philadelphia but from Europe as well.
In the main event, Maks Liminov of Prokopyevsk, Russia will risk his undefeated record of 11-0 against new Blue Horizon crowd favorite Loren Myers in an eight round Middleweight bout.
Liminov has a record of 11-0 with seven knockouts and will be making his second appearncde on American soil after fighting his first town bouts in his native Russia.
In that American debut, Limonov stopped Skyler Thompson (11-4) in three rounds on November 7th in Tacoma, Washington.
Myers quickly became a fan favorite at The Legendary Blue Horizon after his last outing on December 4th when he battled Gee Cullmer (16-1) to one of the most controversial draws in recent memory. It was a fight where most ringsiders thought Myers dominated and should have had his hand raised and the out of towner received a standing ovation from The Blue Horizon crowd.
Myers of Fresno, California has a record of 7-7-1 with two knockouts and is coming off that disputed draw on December 4th at The Legendary Blue Horizon.
In one co-feature, exciting Featherweight prospect Eric “The Outlaw” Hunter will see action in an eight round bout against an opponent to be named.
Hunter, just twenty-three years old of Philadelphia has a record of 11-1 with four knockouts and has won six straight since his lone pro defeat in 2007.
This will be Hunter’s third appearance at The Legendary Blue Horizon (2-0, 2 KO’s) and first since his third round knockout over Jules Blackwell on June 6, 2008.
In a special four round Heavyweight bout, Joe Dawejko will make his hometown debut as the nineteen year old former world Jr. Champion will take on Damon Clement.
Dawejko will be looking to thrill his hometown fans much like he did in the fall of 2008 when he was crowned the winner of the AIBA Youth World Championships.
Dawejko won his pro debut on September 26th when he scored a six round unanimous decision over Royphy Solieau.
Clement of Ohio is 0-2.
In a four round Heavyweight bout, Tim Johnson (4-1, 2 KO’s) of Philadelphia battles Patrick Budd (2-1, 1 KO) of Dumfries, VA
Fresh off his knockout win on December 4th over Nathan Perrott, John Bolden (1-0, 1 KO) of New York City takes on Ricardo Johnson (1-0) of Cincinnati, OH. In a heavyweight bout scheduled for four rounds.
Jackie Davis (3-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will participate in a Ladies Welterweight four round fight against an opponent to be named.
Andres Gustafson of Norrkoping, Sweden will trek across the Atlantic to risk his undefeated mark (3-0, 1 KO) to take on Levay King in a four round Heavyweight bout.
In a four round welterweight bout, Ronald Cruz (7-0, 4 KO’s) and debuting Jr. Welterweight Clemente Bethea of Philadelphia will see action in separate four round bouts against opponents to be named.
Tickets are going fast for this exciting boxing event. The perfect pre-Valentine gift for your boxing enthusiast.
Ticket prices for this great night of boxing are $200 for Queen Seating, $125 for Presidential Seats, $65 for VIP Seating, $55 for Ringside Seating and $45 for General Admission Seating. Tickets can be purchased by calling 215-763-0500 or through PayPal by clicking www.legendarybluehorizon.com/html/tickets.html Doors open at 6:30 PM / First Bout begins at 7:30 P.M.
Tsatas Joins Hitz Boxing
Owner, founder and CEO Bobby Hitz has hired Tom Tsatas as his new President over at Hitz Boxing. Tsatas, previously trained, advised and managed world class boxers and MMA fighters. With an Ivy League education, Tastas brings vast experience in business and a background stemming in world class athletic competition such as Eco Challenge and ESPN X-games. He also has experience in producing nationally televised events such as Pathfinder Challenge, a multi-day race competition, his version of Mark Burnett’s Emmy winning expedition race Eco Challenge.
Hitz, a former professional fighter and founder of HITZ BOXING brought Tsatas in to spring board the company to the next level. He has promoted thousands of events and several world champions.
“Tom is the new wave of boxing and I am always looking to change with the times and enhance my company. The combination of my long experience in the sport from a fighters view and a myriad of promotions worldwide along with Tom’s business acumen will hopefully be a good fit and take us to the next level here at HITZ BOXING” stated HITZ.
“My vision is take the great sport of boxing out of the stone age of thinking or the selfish me me promoter attitude, and give the fans a dynamic and exciting show not just a fight. We want to give our fans the best product around. Good shows, good fights, great energy. Give the fighters some incentives and take good care of them. It is not just about money to me. Sure you want to make a buck but put out the best product, follow your passion and the money will come.” Tsatas also said instead of fearing and competing against the much growing UFC and sport of mixed martial arts he would like to follow their lead with their user friendliness, not un-similar to wrestling, and not condemn and criticize a sport people and specifically women have come to enjoy and follow. “Marketing wise boxing is getting hurt and the marketing strategies of both wrestling and MMA have been superior. We need to market boxing better and bring in new talent and constantly change and market our talent. Period. I am not the grim reaper here but reality is reality. We need to market the sport better rather than make a fighter go out there and go a 10 round snoozer because his promoter will get him a win. The way I want to start is with our next show. Then we will take it one show and card at a time”
HITZ boxing has a show at THE VENUE, Horseshoe Casino on Feb 20th 2009.
Tsatas promises a great show with excellent talent.