Junior Witter and Colin Lynes head the bill for the Prizefighter Welterweights II at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Tuesday June 7 – the final Prizefighter of the season.
Former World Boxing Council (WBC) and WBF Light-Welterweight Champion Witter could face Lynes at the same venue that they met in 2005 when Sheffield’s Witter successfully defended his Commonwealth, European and British titles against Londoner Lynes.
Witter won his WBC crown in 2006 against DeMarcus Corley and defended it twice the following year before Timothy Bradley took it from him through a split decision in 2008.
There’s a chance for double retribution for former IBO World, British and European champ Lynes, with that score to settle against ‘The Hitter’ as well as one with Prizefighter, after he lost the Light-Welterweights final to Gavin Rees in December 2009.
Former British champion Kevin McIntyre, unbeaten prospects John Wayne Hibbert (Essex) and Bobby Gladman (Cheshunt), popular north London-based Moroccan Yassine El Maachi, Bermondsey’s Irish European title challenger Peter McDonagh and Aylesbury’s Nathan Graham complete the line-up for the 19th edition of Matchroom Sport’s eight-man, one night tournaments.
Tickets for Prizefighter Welterweights II at York Hall, Bethnal Green in east London are available from Matchroom Sport priced £35 unreserved, £60 ringside and £100 VIP – to buy call Matchroom Sport on 01277 359900.
John Ruiz Phanton Gourmet Safari Grand Marshall Sat
BOSTON (May 9, 2011) – Two-time world heavyweight boxing champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz is the Grand Marshal for Saturday (May 14) afternoon’s (12 noon—4:00 PM) 22nd annual Phantom Gourmet Safari (PGS), benefiting The Joey Fund to raise a cure for Cystic Fibrosis, at Suffolk Downs in East Boston.
Ruiz, the pride of Chelsea (MA), is the only World Heavyweight Champion of Latino heritage. He first captured the World Boxing Association (“WBA”) title March 3, 2001, when he won a 12-round decision against living legend Evander Holyfield. Four years later, the Puerto Rican-American Ruiz recaptured the WBA crown via a victory by 12-round decision versus Hasim Rahman.
“The Andelmans have been longtime supporters during my boxing career and good friends of mine,” Ruiz said. “I’m honored to be selected as Grand Marshal for this event, especially one being held for such a worthy cause like The Joey Fund.”
The Phantom Gourmet Safari, one of Boston’s premier family and charity events, is an all-you-can-eat, children friendly family entertainment event. More than 30,000 people are expected to eat as many as 150,000 hot dogs, cooked by members of the Massachusetts National Guard, as well as other food and treats. Vendors that are donating their time and products include Kayem, Pearl Kountry Klub, Spoke’s Junkyard Dogs, Boston Burger, Chocolate Truffle, Dunkin’ Donuts, Fuddruckers, Nantucket Nectars, Not Your Average Joe’s, Richardson’s Ice Cream, Wacky Candy Shack, Cabby Shack, Kelly’s, Teresa’s, Simco, Windy City Eats, The Sausage Guy, Harrow’s and Kowloon Restaurant.
Children activities will include blow-up, air-filled amusements like the moon walk trampoline, green monster obstacle course, basketball hoops and a large slide. Vendors will also provide a temporary tattoo parlor, in addition to areas for the Ghostbusters of New Hampshire, N.E. Schooner Hockey, Lowell Spinners silent auction of Sports Memorabilia, and much, much more.
Phantom Gourmet will have a booth for people to purchase gift certificates to The Phantom’s favorite restaurants with 100-percent of the proceeds going to The Joey Fund.
TIME RUNNING OUT — BUY TICKETS NOW
Tickets, priced at $10.00 per person in advance and $20.00 at the door (children five and under are free), are available by going to 1.617.783.3333, 1.800.MYSEATS, or at local Ace Ticket outlets. Tickets are also available to purchase in advance at Fuddruckers locations in Saugus, North Andover, Reading and Methuen; Not Your Average Joe’s locations in Action, Arlington, Beverly, Burlington, Dartmouth, Hyannis, Medford, Methuen, Needham, Newburyport, Norwell, Randolph, Watertown and Westborough.
Go to www.hotdogsafari.phantomgourmet.com or call 1.800.966.0444 for more information about the 22nd annual Phantom Gourmet Safari
Robert Guerrero Receives Bill Crawford Award for Courage in Overcoming Adversity
May 9, 2011 – Boxing luminaries came together for the 86th Boxing Writers Association of America’s annual dinner this past weekend in Las Vegas. With his incredible story outside of the ring during a time when his wife was battling leukemia, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero was awarded the Bill Crawford award for “Courage in Overcoming Adversity.” Guerrero had a remarkable year inside the ring as well, winning bouts against former Gold medalist and four-time world champion Joel Casamayor, Olympian Vicente Escobedo and former two-time champion tough guy, Michael Katsidis.
ESPN’s Dan Rafael presented Guerrero with the prestigious award stating, “How a fighter deals with the adversity being in a victory or defeat often becomes a big part of how that fighter is remembered. But fighters like all people have to deal with adversity in their everyday lives and Robert Guerrero is one of the top fighters in the world right now…fighting very well right now, very, very well. Outside of the ring he has shown true grit doing it in a very classy manner. Robert and his family were dealing with a lot more than a boxing match. His wife Casey who’s here with us tonight…she was hit with leukemia and she was not doing well. She needed Robert by her side and he needed to take care of her and their kids and be with the family. Instead of going forward with the fight (Vs. Katsidis in 2010) which is what would have been a career high payday for him at that time. He decided to withdrawal from the bout and gave up his world championship belt, something I know he worked very hard for and remained by her side. Casey proved to be a fighter in her own right and is now in remission. The way he handled himself in his career during the darkest days for him and Casey is an inspiration to many.”
Robert Guerrero went on to say, “First I want to thank God. He’s blessed me a lot and my wife is here with me today. She’s been a year in remission and she’s cancer free. I just want to thank Golden Boy for being by my side every step of the way when I vacated my title and had to take care of my wife. I’m thankful to the writers for recognizing my courage outside the ring. I want to thank everyone for their prayers and support. I’m back now and coming to fight hard for all the fans.”
Robert looks to continue his astonishing boxing career with the biggest names in the sport. Guerrero’s skills and experience are approaching new heights and his ring presence is demanded by fans around the world.