NN will again broadcast HBO’s Emmy-Award®-winning reality series ‘24/7.’ The all-new four-part series 24/7 PACQUIAO/MARQUEZ debuts on CNN Saturday, October 22 at midnight ET/PT.
Leading up to the HBO Pay-Per-View® telecast of the welterweight title showdown between worldwide boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao and his formidable challenger Juan Manuel Marquez, CNN will present all four episodes of 24/7 PACQUIAO/MARQUEZ, the exclusive series that takes a look into the lives of the fighters in and out of the ring.
The 32-year-old Pacquiao (53-3-2, 38 KOs) and the 38-year-old Marquez (53-5-1, 39 KOs) have met twice before in the ring and both encounters produced a hotly contested battle that resulted in one victory for Pacquiao and one hard-fought draw. The highly anticipated third fight on November 12 will add a new chapter to their spirited rivalry. This marks Pacquiao’s fifth appearance on “24/7” and it’s the second appearance for Marquez on the series. Pacquiao is an iconic figure in his native Philippines where he serves as the lone congressional representative for the Sarangani province, while Marquez is a celebrated personality in his hometown of Mexico City.
Episode one will air on CNN on Saturday, October 22 at midnight ET/PT, following the HBO premiere at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Episode two will air on CNN on Saturday, October 29 at midnight ET/PT. Episode three will air on Saturday, November 5 at midnight ET/PT, while the final episode will air Friday, November 11 at midnight ET/PT less than 24 hours before the mega-fight in Las Vegas.
In the past four years, HBO’s 24/7 franchise has earned 14 Sports Emmys® for production excellence, making it the most honored sports series on television since its inception. Narrated by Liev Schreiber, the fast-moving, documentary-styled production focuses on the training, commitment and sacrifices that prizefighters make in order to realize their dreams. The series follows the fighters and their teams both at camp and at home as excitement and anxiety builds for the big fight.
Hopkins vs. Dawson stats
WORLD BOXING COUNCIL NEWS
October 14, 2011 – Mexico City.
From the office of WBC President Dr. José Sulaimán:
WBC STATISTICS
WBC Light Heavyweight World Championship
Staples Center – Los Angeles, California
October 15, 2011
This will be the 1,900th fight sanctioned by the WBC in its 49-year history.
GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS AND GARY SHAW PRODUCTIONS PRESENT:
BERNARD “The Executioner” HOPKINS (US)
WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion
Age, date of birth: 46 (January 15, 1965)
Residence: Hockessing, Delaware
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Professional record: 52-5-2, 1 NC, 32 KOs
Stance: Righthanded
Total rounds: 442
World title fights: 27 (22-3-2)
Promoter: Golden Boy Promotions
“Bad” CHAD DAWSON (US)
Ranked WBC No. 1 at light heavyweight
Former WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion
Age, date of birth: 29 (July 13, 1982)
Residence: New Haven, Connecticut
Birthplace: Hartsville, South Carolina
Professional record: 30-1, 1 NC, 17 KOs
Stance: Lefthanded
Total rounds: 205
World title fights: 8 (7-1)
Promoter: Gary Shaw Productions
WBC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONS:
1. Harold Johnson (US)
2. Willie Pastrano (US)
3. Jose Torres (P. Rico)
4. Dick Tiger (Nigeria)
5. Bob Foster (US)
6. John Conteh (GB)
7. Miguel Angel Cuello (Arg)
8. Mate Parlov (Yugoslavia)
9. Marvin Johnson (US)
10. Matthew Saad Muhammad (US)
11. Dwight Muhammad Qawi (US)
12. Michael Spinks (US)
13. J.B. Williamson (US)
14. Dennis Andries (GB)
15. Thomas Hearns (US)
16. Don LaLonde (Can)
17. Ray Leonard (US)
18. Dennis Andries (GB) *
19. Jeff Harding (Australia)
20. Dennis Andries (GB) *
21. Jeff Harding (Australia) *
22. Mike McCallum (Jamaica)
23. Fabrice Tiozzo (Fra)
24. Roy Jones Jr. (US)
25. Montell Griffin (US)
26. Graciano Rocchigiani (Germany) (Interim)
27. Roy Jones Jr. (US) *
28. Antonio Tarver (US)
29. Roy Jones Jr. (US) *
30. Antonio Tarver (US) *
31. Tomasz Adamek (Poland)
32. Chad Dawson (US)
33. Adrian Diaconu (Romania/Canada)
34. Jean Pascal (Haiti/Canada)
35. Chad Dawson (US) Interim *
36. Bernard Hopkins (US)
* Regained
WBC TOP 10
1. Roy Jones Jr.
2. Jean Pascal
3. Michael Spinks
4. Bob Foster
5. Mike McCallum
6. Chad Dawson
7. Dick Tiger
8. Jose Torres
9. Willie Pastrano
10. Matthew Saad Muhammad
GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION IN WBC HISTORY:
29 light heavyweight world champions have been recognized by the WBC, of whom only five have regained the title: Dennis Andries (GB), Jeff Harding (Australia), Roy Jones Jr. (US), Antonio Tarver (US), Chad Dawson (US).
Bob Foster (US) holds the record for light heavyweight world title defenses with 14.
111 light heavyweight world title bouts have been held in the history of the WBC.
This will be the 70th light heavyweight world title fight to take place in the United States in WBC history.
WBC STATISTICS
WBC Vacant Lightweight World Championship
Staples Center – Los Angeles, California
October 15, 2011
This will be the 1,899th fight sanctioned by the WBC in its 49-year history.
GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS AND GARY SHAW PRODUCTIONS PRESENT:
JORGE LINARES vs. ANTONIO DeMARCO
ANTONIO “Tony” DeMARCO (MEXICO)
Ranked WBC No. 1 at lightweight
WBC Silver Lightweight Champion
Former WBC Interim Lightweight World Champion
Age, date of birth: 25 (January 7, 1986)
Residence: Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Birthplace: Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico
Record: 25-2-1, 18 KOs
Stance: Lefthanded
Total rounds: 134
World title fights: 2 (1-1)
Promoter: Gary Shaw Productions
JORGE “El Niño De Oro” LINARES (VENEZUELA)
Ranked WBC No. 2 at lightweight
Former WBC featherweight world champion
Age, date of birth: 26 (August 22, 1985)
Residence: Hollywood, California
Birthplace: Barinas, Venezuela
Record: 31-1, 20 KOs
Stance: Righthanded
Total Rounds: 181
World title fights: 5 (4-1)
Promoter: Golden Boy Promotions
WBC LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONS
1. Carlos Ortiz (P. Rico)
2. Ismael Laguna (Pan)
3. Carlos Ortiz (P. Rico)*
4.Carlos Teo Cruz (Dom .R.)
5. Mando Ramos (US)
6. Ismael Laguna (Pan)*
7. Pedro Carrasco (Spain)
8. Mando Ramos (US)*
9. Erubey Carmona (Mex)
10. Rodolfo Gonzalez (Mex)
11. Ishimatsu Suzuki (Japan)
12. Esteban De Jesus (P. Rico)
13.Roberto Duran (Pan)
14. Jim Watt (GB)
15. Alexis Arguello (Nic)
16. Edwin Rosario (P. Rico)
17. Jose Luis Ramirez (Méx)
18. Hector Camacho (P. Rico)
19. Jose Luis Ramírez (Méx)*
20. Julio Cesar Chavez (Méx)
21. Pernell Whitaker (US)
22. Miguel Angel Gonzalez (Mex)
23. Jean Baptiste Mendy (Fra)
24. Steve Johnston (US)
25. Cesar Bazan (Mex)
26. Steve Johnston (US)*
27. Jose Luis Castillo (Mex)
28. Floyd Mayweather (US)
29. Jose Luis Castillo (Mex)*
30. Diego Corrales (US)
31. Jose Armando Santa Cruz (US) Interim
32. David Diaz (US) Interim
33.Joel Casamayor (Cuba)
34. Manny Pacquiao (Phil)
35. Edwin Valero (Venezuela)
36. Antonio De Marco (Mexico) (Interim)
37. Humberto Soto (Mexico)
* Regained
GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE LIGHTWEIGHT DIVISION IN THE HISTORY OF THE WBC:
31 world champions recognized by the WBC, of whom six have regained the title: Carlos Ortiz (P. Rico), Ismael Laguna (Panama), Mando Ramos (US), Jose Luis Ramirez (Mexico), Steve Johnston (US), Jose Luis Castillo (Mexico).
122 lightweight world title bouts have been held in the history of the WBC.
This will be the 68th lightweight world title bout to be held in the United States in WBC history.
164 world title fights have been held in California in WBC history.
13 lightweight world title fights have taken place in California in WBC history.
WBC WORLD TITLE FIGHTS: VENEZUELA vs. MEXICO
There have been 17 WBC world title fights between boxers of these nationalities.
Venezuela has won 11, Mexico has won 6.
WBC TITLE FIGHTS VENEZUELA – MEXICO:
Aug. 4, 1973 Betulio Gonzalez W15 Miguel Canto, Maracaibo – Fl
Nov. 17, 1973 Betulio Gonzalez TKO11 Alberto Morales, Caracas – Fl
May 25, 1975 Miguel Canto W15 Betulio Gonzalez, Monterrey – Fl
Feb. 14, 1976 Luis Estaba W15 Leo Palacios, Caracas – L-Fl
May 1, 1976 Luis Estaba W15 Juan Alvarez, Caracas – L-Fl
Oct. 3, 1976 Miguel Canto W15 Betulio Gonzalez, Caracas – Fl
Nov. 21, 1976 Luis Estaba TKO11 Valentin Martinez, Caracas – L-Fl
Apr. 24, 1977 Miguel Canto W15 Reyes Arnal, Caracas – Fl
Aug. 21, 1977 Luis Estaba TKO11 Juan Alvarez, Puerto de la Cruz – L-FL
Feb. 19, 1978 Freddie Castillo KO14 Luis Estaba, Caracas – L-FL
11/12/1980 Rafael Limon – Ildefonso Bethelmi Ko 15 Los Angeles Sfe
Jul. 26, 1981 Guadalupe Píntor KO8 Jovito Rengifo, Las Vegas – B
May 9, 1983 Rafael Orono W12 Raul Valdez, Caracas – S-FL
Jul. 21, 2007 Jorge Linares TKO10 Oscar Larios, Las Vegas – F
Dec. 15, 2007 Jorge Linares KO8 Gamaliel Diaz, Cancun – F
Dec. 19, 2009 Edwin Valero TKO7 Hector Velazquez, La Guaira – L
Feb. 6, 2010 Edwin Valero TKO9 Antonio DeMarco, Monterrey – L
WBC Statistics by Luis Medina.
RYAN ASTON AND TOMMY GHENT JOIN MATCHROOM SPORT
Matchroom Sport are delighted to announce that promising Birmingham fighters Ryan Aston and Tommy Ghent have signed promotional deals.
The decorated amateur duo have already fought on Matchroom bills, with Aston making his debut when Kell Brook fought Lovemore N’dou, and Ghent’s pro bow featuring on the undercard of Brook’s dazzling victory over Rafal Jackiewicz.
Ghent – a 19 year-old Welterweight – represented England many times and won NABC and Golden Glove honours as an amateur, while Aston – a 20 year-old Middleweight – won five national titles among his many medals as an amateur. The former has made a striking start to life in the paid ranks with a second round knockout on debut in Birmingham followed by forcing the second round retirement of Nick Coret in Sheffield after dropping him.
Aston was also due to fight for the first time under the Matchroom banner on the undercard of Brook’s win over Jackiewicz, but a cut from his last fight against Dean Walker though a clash of heads meant he had to miss out. But the 20 year-old is hoping to get out again before the year is out and said it was an easy decision to join Hearn’s impressive stable of British fighters, after leaving David Haye and Adam Booth’s Hayemaker team.
“The plan Eddie put on the table is great – too good to refuse,” said Aston, who is 3-0 at the start of his pro career. “I like Eddie as a person, I boxed on the Brook vs. N’dou show and I enjoyed fighting on his show and talking to him about my career and boxing in general so it made sense.
“The cut has worked out fine, it didn’t need stitching so it’s turned out well so now with a bit of luck I’ll be out again in November.
“I’ve had a great start to my career with Adam Booth and the rest of the Hayemaker team, and the agreement I had with them was one that made this move very easy. I will always be grateful to Adam for the help and guidance he gave me, and to David and George (Groves) too.”
“I am delighted to welcome Ryan and Tommy to the Matchroom Sport stable,” said Hearn. “Ryan debuted on our Sheffield show and appeared on the David Haye show the next week – that shows he has no fear and is eager to get rounds under his belt which is great to see. Tommy has made a perfect start to his pro career and really impressed me in Sheffield, he’s a hot prospect I’ve been aware of for a while now. Both lads have got great people behind them so my job with them both is easy – get them dates so they can showcase their stuff.”