World Boxing Organization (WBO) president Francisco “Paco” Valcarcel gave Cruiserweight Champion Marco Huck a diamond ring for his successful five title defenses.
Huck (32-1, 23 KOs), who will defend for the seventh time his belt this Saturday, July 16, against Argentinian Hugo Hernán Garay (34-5, 18 KOs) at the Olympia-Eissportzentrum in Munich, Germany, got his ring from Valcarcel in a ceremony held at the Novotel Hotel in Munich today. Valcarcel is in Germany to work as supervisor in the Huck-Garay bout.
Huck is a boxer born in Serbia and living in Germany, who won the Cruiserweight title on August 29, 2009 with an unanimous decision over Argentinian Víctor Emilio Ramírez. After that victory, Huck, who also got WBO clothing, defended his crown six times.
ATLANTIC CITY’S FINEST PROSPECTS TOP UNDERCARD THIS SATURDAY NIGHT
ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY (July 14, 2011)—This Saturday night at The New Resorts Hotel & Casino, Carla Hill Promotions will present a Heavyweight championship fight card that will be headlined by Maurice Harris and Derric Rossy battling for the USBA Heavyweight championship.
That fight will be supported by an outstanding undercard that will feature five undefeated fighters with three of them hailing from Atlantic City.
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Heading the undercard will be undefeated Lavarn “Baby Bowe” Harvell taking on Hamid Abdul Mateen in a four round Light Heavyweight bout.
Harvell of Atlantic City has a redord of 7-0 with three wins coming by knockout.
The twenty-three year old turned pro in 2008 with a win over Rafael Jastrzebki and hasn’t looked back ever since.
He has a first round knockout over then undefeated Randy Campbell and is coming off a first round stoppage over Khalil Farah on November 19, 2010.
This will be Harvell’s seventh fight in Atlantic City.
Mateen of Hempstead, New York has a record of 2-1 and is a on two fight winning streak.
He is coming off a four round unanimous decision over Bakari on April 13th.
The son of former World Heavyweight champion Bruce Seldon, Isaiah Seldon will take on Artie Bembury in a four round Middleweight bout.
Seldon of Atlantic City has a record of 4-0 with two knockouts.
He has been pro for just over a year and is making a name for himself.
He turned pro last July 2nd with a four round unanimous decision over Damion Reed and is coming off a third round stoppage over Juan Zapata on March 4th. This will be Seldon’s fifth straight fight in Atlantic City.
Bembury of Bronx, NY has a record of 3-4 with one knockout.
The twenty-nine year turned pro in 2006 with a four round unanimous decision over Jose Guerrido and in his next fight he scored a four round unanimous decision over undefeated Jose Cardona.
He is coming off a first round knockout over David Tomlin on June 18th.
Making his return after almost a two-year absence is the explosive Qa’Id Muhammad.
Muhammad of Atlantic City will put his perfect knockout record (5-0, 5 KO’s) when he takes on Jose Rivera in a four round Bantamweight bout.
Muhammad turned pro in 2008 at the age of eighteen and went on a rampage by knocking out every opponent with his electric fast hands and dynamite power.
He turned pro with a fourth round stoppage over Mario Gaxiola and is coming off a third round stoppage over Alfredo Berto on July 31, 2009 in Atlantic City.
This will be Muhammad’s fifth appearance in Atlantic City.
Rivera of New Rochelle, NY has a record of 3-2-2 and has fared well against good competition.
The twenty-three year old turned pro with a four round unanimous decision over Gustavo Naranjo in 2004.
He followed that up with a draw with undefeated Raul Lopez. Two fights later he scored a unanimous decision over undefeated Dwayne Larry Jr. He then lost a majority decision to Elton Dharry before beating nineteen fight veteran Eilon Kadem.
In his last fight, Rivera fought a spirited draw with Angel Cruz (5-1) on June 25th in Philadelphia.
Two more undefeated Heavyweights will see action in separate four round bouts.
Thomas Hardwick (1-0,1 KO)of Yonkers, NY will take on Rodell Bolar (0-3) of Akron, Ohio.
Kyle McNutt (1-0, 1 KO) of Battle Creek, MI is taking on Keon Graham (2-6) of Akron, OH.
Rounding out the card will be local favorite Troy Maxwell (2-2, 1 KO) taking on Darrion Fletcher (1-1, 1 KO) of Evansville, Indiana in a four round Super Middleweight bout.
Tickets are priced at $125; $100; $75; $55 and $40 and can be purchased via Ticketmaster; The Resorts Box Office or calling 609-453-7994
The Doors open at 6:30 pm and the first bout is at 7:30
Weights From Atlanta
Georgia Boxing Championship 3
Paul Delgado 150lbs vs Luis Galarza 149lbs
Winston Mathis 144lbs vs Chris Gray 144lbs (Second Attempt)
Nicole Woods 142.5lbs vs Elisa Moreno 145lbs
Dino Dumonjic 144lbs vs Jared Robinson 144lbs
Keandre Leatherwood 156lbs vs Martez Barnes 157lbs
Clinton Hester 200lbs vs Nick White 185lbs
Chris Jordan 179.5lbs vs Quinton Rankin 174lbs
Ghislan Nkisoto 148lb vs Michael Wicker 144lbs
Jeramiah Jones Adams 166lbs vs Larry Depeyster 165lbs
Venue: The Buckhead Theater, 3110 Roswell Rd, Atlanta Ga. 30305
Tickets: Ticketweb.com, Tickets Starting at @ $25.00
Start Time: Doors open @ 6:00 pm, Fights Start @ 7:00 pm
Promoters: Shea Bailey Promotions Inc. and Sports Fan Properties LLC
City Boxing’s Denis Grachev Stops Caminero
Light heavyweight Denis “The Pirate” Grachev (11-0-1, 7 KOs) picked up the World Boxing Council (WBC) Inter-Continental belt via a third-round stoppage victory over Eddie “Thunder” Caminero (7-5, 7 KOs). Picking off his wild-swinging opponent with crisper, stronger shots, Grachev steadily increased his output going into the third round, dazing Caminero along the ropes. Referee Frank Gentile jumped in to stop the action at 1:29 of the round, much to the chagrin of Caminero and the vocal crowd.
Russian-born light heavyweight Denis “The Pirate” Grachev (11-0-1, 7 KOs) of San Diego plundered the vacant WBC Inter-Continental belt with his 3rd-round stoppage over Eddie “Thunder” Caminero (7-5, 7 KOs) of Lawrence, Massachusetts in the 10-round main event. Grachev, the 28-year old former two-time World Kickboxing champion, continues to win on the road– scoring successive prior victories against former unbeaten fighters Vladine Biosse in Connecticut and Haitian Azea Augustama in Miami.
Caminero, a Puerto Rican puncher who likens his style to former champion Felix “Tito” Trinidad, started the action with wide-swinging power shots to Grachev’s body. The taller Russian took these shots in stride, using superior balance and footwork to locate his range and score lead right hands upstairs. Caminero came out blasting in the second round, winging power shots that often left him off balance when Grachev stepped to his side. The two men exchanged thudding right hands but Grachev followed his up with three crisp left hooks to the head and body to give him the first two rounds on the scorecards.
The third round showcased an accelerated attack from Grachev, who started mixing in right uppercuts to his arsenal. Caminero felt these shots and started backing away for a reprieve. However, The “Pirate” gave no quarter and stepped on the gas with crushing right hands and a double jab, straight right-left hook-right cross combo to leave Caminero treading water along the ropes. Referee Frank Gentile jumped in to wave off the surging Russian’s assault, much to the vocal disdain of Caminero and most of the crowd. It seemed an academic point as the dazed Puerto Rican stopped returning fire and faced another half-round of punishment when Gentile stepped in at 1:29 in the third.
Grachev commented afterwards: “I was ready for knockout, but referee didn’t give me much time. He saved the guy.” Now that he holds a regional belt in the talent-laden light heavyweight division, Grachev predicts: “I’m going to the top, for world title.” Given his penchant for pounding out victories away from home, the trip should be fun to watch.