HOBOKEN, N.J. (July 21, 2011) – All of the smack talking is just about done and much more apparently is now on the line for Saturday’s United Kingdom showdown between British and Commonwealth heavyweight Champion Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora (14-0, 9 KOs) and undefeated challenger Tyson Fury (14-0, 10 KOs) who headline “The Big Brawl: To Settle It All” Pay-per-View event live from Wembley Arena in London.
“The Big Brawl” PPV event is being distributed in the U.S. by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 3 PM/ET – 12 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, and Avail-TVN, for a suggested retail price of only $24.95. (Check with your PPV provider for same day replay times.) The telecast is also available in Canada to all Super Channel network subscribers.
The scheduled Chisora-Fury 12-round main event has a much more serious world title shot implication for the winner as world champion Wladimir Klitschko recently told The Mirror, “There are tons of guys who could be my next challenger who are young and undefeated. Chisora and Fury are two such fighters and they are going to fight soon. They may not be big names yet in world terms, but I had not heard about David Haye two years ago.”
Fury is a 6’ 9” 260-pound Irishman born in Manchester, England. Named after “Iron” Mike Tyson, the World Boxing Council’s No 21-rated Fury is the cousin of world middleweight contender Andy Lee. In his last action this past February, the physically imposing 261-pound Fury knocked out previously unbeaten Narcelo Luiz Nascimento (13-0) in the fifth round. Other notable United Kingdom heavyweights defeated by Tyson include John McDermott and Scott Belshaw. Fury, only 22, has dedicated his fight against Chisora to the memory of former world heavyweight title challenger and European champion, Sir Henry Cooper.
Fury has served as Klitschko’s sparring partner. “He’s (Fury) tall and he’s almost seven feet,” Klitschko was quoted in The Mirror. “For his size he is flexible and he floats around the ring. He could be a real good boxer if he stays focused because he has talent. I don’t know what he’s like inside, but he definitely has a talent for boxing.”
Klitschko’s famed trainer, Hall of Famer Emanuel Steward, who has worked with Tyson, recently said in a radio interview (On The Ropes), “I think that unlike most people’s expectations, that Tyson Fury’s a very talented guy. We look at him as a big, oversized, very cocky kid. He’s only 22, but he has skills. Just the fact that both of these guys have the mindset of winners, I think this is going to be one of the heavyweight fights. This is the heavyweight fight I want to see myself. I know both guys personally. They’re both strong-willed guys much in the same make-up of Ali and Frazier.
“I think it’s going to be an extremely good fight. I know most people are picking Chisora and probably because of his more professional preparation. Tyson’s sheer physical size; he’s got a good chin, good stamina, and good punch output, also. I think those factors, and being at 6’ 9” compared to 6’ 1” is going to be a big problem for Dereck to overcome. I may be a little crazy, but I give a slight edge to Tyson in this fight, mainly because of the physical size and he has good stamina.”
Mick Hennessy, the promoter of the show as well as Fury’s, had invited Klitschko to attend Chisora-Fury as a special guest, prior to the recent passing of Wladimir’s father. “I want to express my condolences to the Klitschko brothers and their entire family,” Tyson said.
Zimbabwe-native Chisora (14-0, 9 KOs), rated No. 12 by the World Boxing Organization, fights out of London. He has twice had scheduled World Boxing Organization (“WBO”) title fights cancelled against champion Klitschko. “Del Boy” has twice stopped Sam Sexton, winner of “The Prizefighter Heavyweight Tournament,” as well as Mike Tyson-conqueror Danny Williams.
The 12-round co-feature showcases British Boxing Board of Control (“BBB of C”) Light Welterweight Champion Ashley “Treasure” Theophane in his first title defense against Welsh champion Jason “The Power” Cook.
International Boxing Federation No. 14-rated Theophane (29-4-1, 7 KOs) captured the BBB of C light welterweight championship in his last fight, winning a unanimous 12-round decision against Lenny Daws (21-1-2) this past February in London. Ashley’s most significant victories to date have been versus Delvin Rodriguez (DEC10) and former world champion DeMarcus “Chop Chop” Corley (DEC8).
A former International Boxing Organization and European lightweight champion, The 5’ 9” Cook (28-3-1, 14 KOs) has lost only three times in 32 pro fights, the last in 2009 to former World Boxing Association champion Gavin Rees by three-round decision in the semi-finals of “Prizefighter” tournament.
The third PPV fight features unbeaten British Southern Area Light Middleweight Champion Ryan Toms (8-0, 3 KOs) defending his title belt against “Phat” Pat McAleese (12-1-1, 2 KOs) in a 10-round bout.
Go to www.IntegratedSportsnet.com and www.HennessySports.com for more information about “The Big Brawl: Chisora-Fury” PPV event. Follow Integrated Sports Media on Twitter @IntegratedPPV.
WBO REPORTS ABOUT SOME OF THEIR CHAMPIONS
World Boxing Organization (WBO) President, Francisco “Paco” Valcarcel reports about some of their champions situations.
First, Timothy Bradley (27-0, 11 KOs), junior welterweight Champion, whose president Valcarcel said that “the WBO will study the legal status of our great champion Timothy Bradley. We respect our champion and we don’t want to affect his career. However, should be consider other ranked fighters who aspire to contest to the title in this division. We suggest to the Championship Comittee to consider an interim title between the two best ranked fighters in the 140lb division. Champion Bradley is inactive since February 29, 2011 when he unified titles after beat Devon Alexander”. Bradley is in litigation with his promoters.
On longtime titlist Serhiy Dzinziruk (37-1, 23 KOs), the Ukranian Junior Middleweight Champion, Valcarcel said that “in the 154 pounds division, Serhiy Dzinziruk and Lukas Konecny have an agreement to face on September 30 in Czech Republic. This division has been inactive due to Dzinziruk legal issues with his former promoter. For this reason, WBO approved an interim title fight to be held in Ukraine next July 30 between Zauerbek Baysangurov and Mike Miranda. Winners of both fights (Dzinziruk-Konecny and Baysangurov-Miranda) will have 90 days after September 30 to face each other”.
Valcarcel reported also about Nonito Donaire, the Bantamweight Champion, (26-1, 18 KOs), who won his belt last February 19, when he knocked out Fernando Montiel. Valcarcel said that “we are going to talk with Top Rank to know about the status with Donaire. If the litigation is not finished, we are going to wait for the information about the date of his next title defense”.
On Jorge “Travieso” Arce, the Super Bantamweight Champion, Valcarcel said that “Jorge Arce is the current 122lb champion and the only Mexican Champion in four different divisions. If he decided to go down to 118 pounds to fight for a title of another body, we consider the possibility of make an interim title with the two best ranked fighters at 122 pounds”. Arce won his crown last May 7 when he beat Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. by TKO in Las Vegas.
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Weights: Burgos vs. Leon
“PATH TO GLORY”
Friday, July 22
Doubletree Hotel
Ontario, California
JUAN CARLOS BURGOS – 127.2 LBS.
GILBERTO SANCHEZ LEON – 126.7 LBS.
ABRAHAM LOPEZ – 127 LBS.
OLVIN MEJIA – 125.9 LBS.
JHON ORTEGA – 142 LBS.
JON DAVID CHARLES – 142.9 LBS.
JONATHAN ARELLANO – 120.9 LBS.
FELIPE CORDOVA – 122.8 LBS.
DANNY ROMAN – 116 LBS.
TAKASHI OKADA – 116 LBS.
JAVIER ALBONICA – 144.9 LBS.
RIGOBERTO FLORES – 143.5 LBS.
DARLEY PEREZ – 134.8 LBS.
BAUDEL CARDENAS – 132.6 LBS.
Tickets are priced at $75, $45 and $30 and may be purchased at the the door.
Bouts subject to change. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the first bell rings at 7:30 pm. The Doubletree Hotel is located at 222 North Vineyard Avenue in Ontario. The hotel phone number is 909-937-0900.