Photo by Armando Cabrera

A search helicopter spotted the body of the son of boxing promoter Bob Arum on a Washington state mountainside Friday afternoon, five days after searchers began looking for him in North Cascades National Park, authorities said.

The body belonging to John Arum, an experienced mountain climber, was seen at about the 7,700-foot level of the 8,500-foot Storm King mountain, park spokeswoman Kerry Olson said.
It wasn’t possible Friday afternoon to either reach or retrieve the body, but Olson said it was clear to searchers in the helicopter that the 49-year-old Seattle environmental attorney was dead.

”There was no doubt of that,” she said, adding it appeared that Arum had fallen.

The search began Monday after Arum failed to return from a solo weekend trip to climb the mountain, which family members said was part of his goal of reaching the summit of the 100 highest peaks in the state.

”His plan was to climb Storm King on Saturday, so it’s probably a safe assumption that he fell that day,” Olson said.

A small day pack belonging to Arum was found Thursday and Olson said his body was found about 300 feet below that spot in an extremely steep area with a lot of loose rock. Arum’s larger backpack was found Wednesday on a trail on the less rugged south side, she said.

About 20 people, some using trained search dogs, were out Friday, along with four helicopters, two of them King County sheriff’s aircraft with heat-seeking equipment. Counting coordinators and support workers, about 50 people were involved in the search, Olson said.

A National Park Service employee spotted the body from a helicopter, Olson said.

Park Service workers were trying to develop a plan to recover the body, which is in an area so difficult ”that people can’t rappel down or climb up to it,” she said.

Friday’s weather was clear, with temperatures in the 80s. However, the National Weather Service has forecast that clouds will move in with a chance of rain Saturday.

Earlier this week, Bob Arum left Los Angeles to join park rangers coordinating the effort. He had been on a three-city tour promoting the Nov. 13 fight between Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. His stepson, Todd duBoef, took over the tour that also stopped in New York and Dallas.

LINCOLN, Rhode Island –  Former University of Rhode Island football player Vladine “Mr. Providence” Biosse overcame the first knockdown of his career to keep his undefeated record intact in tonight’s main event on the “Labor Daze” card, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

In a battle of free-swinging southpaws, Ibaheim “The Almighty” King (7-5) dropped Biosse (8-0) in the fourth round, but Vladine came back to floor a game King twice in the sixth en route to a win by a unanimous 8-round decision.

“I threw a punch – a wild hook – and he checked me with a right,” Biosse said about his first knockdown. “Give it all to him. He’s a veteran, an Olympic qualifier, who has fought a lot of top guys. He came to fight; well prepared and in shape. The knockdown was a blessing. I learned that I need to be patient from that knockdown. I hurt him and then chased, going for the knockdown, and he caught me off balance. I learned that if the knockdown comes, great, but a victory is what really counts.”

RESULTS FROM RHODE ISLAND

Lincoln, Rhode Island

Sept. 3, 2010 – “Labor Daze”

HEAVYWEIGHTS

Jesse Barboza (4-1, 3 KOs), Hyannis, MA        WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37)               Antonio Robertson (0-2), Myrtle Beach, SC

Eric Estrada (2-0, 2 KOs), Providence, RI                    WTKO1 (0:40)                           Tauheed Wheeler (0-2), Washington DC

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Vladine Biosse (8-0, 4 KOs), Providence, RI         WDEC8 (60-54, 59-55, 59-55)           Ibaheim King (7-5, 2 KOs), W. Palm Beach, FL

(Biosse retained the  EBA Super Middleweight Title)

Joe Gardner (6-1-1, 1 KO), Woonsocket, RI    WDEC6 (60-54, 59-55, 59-55)                Eric Pinarreta (2-5, 2 KOs), New Bedford, MA      

LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Dustin Reinhold (3-1, 2 KOs), Fall River, MA     WDEC4 (40-36, 39-37, 39-37)             Rameil Shelton (0-2), Pawtucket, RI

SUPER LIGHTWEIGHTS

Jonathan Vazquez (2-0, 2 KOs), New Bedford, MA        WKO1 (1:27)                              Shawn Pyles (0-2), Danville, VA                            

Promoter: Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc.

Matchmaker: Ted Panagiotis

Erik Morales and Edgar Sosa recently visited the Raul “Raton” Macîas gymnasium as invited guests of former champion Isaac “Tortas” Bustos.

Sosa entertained the public with an open workout as he prepared to face Pilipino fighter Ryan Bito for the WBC International Flyweight title on September 11th at the Monumental Bullring of Mexico City. Moreales goes for his 50^th career win vs. Willie Limond in the main event.

Attached is a picture (L-R) of Sosa and Morales and below find their quotes and a fact sheet for the Sept. 11 “Mexican Fiesta” Pay-Per-View event.

Quotes of Note

Eric Morales: “I’m very happy to interact with the people once again, something I have not done since 2002 when I was promoting fights in the United States. I thought it was beautiful that they played “Las Mañanitas” for me. Winning a world title in my fourth division is my objective.  I work hard to be able to do it, but everything is little by little to get to the fourth world title.  There have been talks with the people from Golden Boy Promotions about a fight with Juan Manuel Marquez.”

Edgar Sosa: “I am bound step by step towards the flyweight title. I feel great physically and energetically.  It is always great to interact up close with the fans that support us. Each day I feel like I am in better physical condition for the great Bicentennial Gala. I have not abandoned my dream of fighting for the WBC World Flyweight title, currently held by Pongsakiek Wonjongkam of Thailand, but what is important right now is to only think about his battle with Ryan Bito.”

 MORALES-LIMOND PPV FACT SHEET

WBC INTERCONTINENTAL WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

MAIN EVENT – 12 ROUNDS

ERIK “Terrible” MORALES                                    WILLIE “Hands of Steel” LIMOND

Former 3-Division World Champion                          WBU Lightweight Champion

WBC #2 & WBA #6                                                     Former British Empire Champion

Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico                                 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

49-6 (34 KOs)                                                                 33-2 (8 KOs)

WBA INTERNATIONAL FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

CO-FEATURE – 12 ROUNDS

EDGAR SOSA                                                             RYAN BITO

Former WBC Flyweight Champion/IBF #6               WBC International Flyweight Champion

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico                       Metro Manila, Philippines

39-6 (23 KOs)                                                                18-6-3 (6 KOs)

WBC SUPER FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

10 ROUNDS

ANN MARIE “La Guerrera” TORRES                  ALESIA “The Tigress” GRAF

WBC Female Super Flyweight Champion                WIBF & GBU Super Flyweight Champion

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico                       Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

21-3-2, 13 KOs                                                               24-1 (9 KOs)

Plus other exciting fights pending time availability…..

(all fights and fighters subject to change)

WHAT:     “Mexican Fiesta” PPV

WHEN:    Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 – 9 PM/ET, 6 PM/PT

WHERE:  Mexico City, Mexico

PROMOTER:  Grupo Empresarial Matiz

PAY-PER-VIEW INFORMATION: Distributed in the United States by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 9 PM/ET – 6 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view for a suggested retail price of only $29.95.

PAY-PER-VIEW ANNOUNCERS:  World Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Col. Bob Sheridan (blow-by-blow) and former NFL player and veteran boxing announcer Benny Ricardo (color analyst).

INFORMATION: www.integratedsportsnet.com

Integrated Sports Media: North America’s leading distributor of International Pay-Per-View and Closed Circuit sports events has presented World Championship and world-class boxing matches featuring Erik Morales, Vitali Klitschko, Ricky Hatton, Cristian Mijares, Evander Holyfield, Roy Jones, Jr., Tomasz Adamek, Ivan Calderon, Rocky Martinez, Nicolai Valuev, Amir Khan, Marco Antonio Barrera, Arthur Abraham, David Haye, John Ruiz, Wilfredo Vasquez, Jr. and Ruslan Chagaev. In addition, Integrated Sports Media distributed numerous International soccer matches showcasing teams like Real Madrid, Club America of Mexico and the National Teams of Argentina, Honduras, El Salvador and the USA, as well as World Championship and world-class mixed martial arts shows featuring Fedor Emelianenko, Tim Sylvia, Bobby Lashley, Bob Sapp, Jeff Monson, and Roy Nelson. For more information on upcoming Integrated Sports events visit www.integratedsportsnet.com. 

UNDEFEATED super-featherweight champion Roman Martinez is the big odds-on favourite at 1-4 on Betfair to successfully defend his WBO title at Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, on Saturday night.

The unbeaten Martinez takes on Scotland’s Ricky Burns who, despite holding the home advantage, is out at 16-5 to win the 130lb title. 

Boasting an impressive record of 15 knock-outs in 24 fights, Martinez can be backed at 11-8 to send his Scottish opponent to the floor. The 27-year-old Puerto Rican is available at 8-11 to win by judges’ decision.

Coatbridge-born Burns, who has suffered two defeats in 28 fights, is a 14-1 chance to win the bout via knockout, while he can be backed at 4-1 to take the fight on points.

Betfair’s Alex Bake said: “Burns will need all the support he can get if he is to win this. Sadly the punters don’t see it happening, which is why they’re backing Martinez to keep his undefeated record intact.” 

To win Burns v Martinez Betfair bet: 1-4 Martinez, 16-5 Burns, 29-1 the draw

Method of victory Burns v Martinez Betfair bet: 11-8 Martinez knockout, 8-11 Martinez decision, 4-1 Burns decision, 14-1 Burns knockout

Mosley in preparation for his upcoming fight against Sergio Mora.

Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito will face each other November 13, 10 in Arlington, Texas at the Cowboys Stadium.

Kelly Swanson          

Gracias.  Hello.  Good afternoon and buenos días, everybody.  We are so happy today that you’re joining us.  We are getting ready and very close to the September 18th show.  It’s going to be an excellent show and joining us today are two of the participants of that show.  Calling in all of the way from Rosario, Argentina is Carlos “Tata” Baldomir and also, from beautiful, Guadalajara, Mexico, Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez. 

Before we introduce and let the fighters talk, I’m going to turn it over to the one and only, ten-time world champion, Olympic gold medalist and President of Golden Boy Promotions, Oscar de la Hoya. 

Oscar de la Hoya      

Thank you very much.  Really, it’s a pleasure to be on the call with two great fighters, who will be facing each other September 18th “200: Celebrate and Dominate” is going to be a spectacular event.  We not only have Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez against Carlos Baldomir, but also appearing on the card, as you know, Sugar Shane Mosley and Sergio Mora will be headlining the pay-per-view September 18th.  But we are also showcasing “Vicious” Vivian Harris against “Vicious” Victor Ortiz and the fourth televised fight, which will be an excellent one, like all are on this card, Daniel Ponce de León of … Mexico will take on Featherweight Antonio Escalante from El Paso, Texas and that will be for the Featherweight Eliminator, which promises to be an all out war. 

We are extremely proud to be also partnering up once again with Fathom Theaters.  As you know, this event will be televised live on high definition on more than 300 selected movie theaters, which is obviously always a great treat for all of the fans out there, who want to watch it among a lot of people.  It will be an excellent treat. 

This fight against Carlos Baldomir with Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, obviously, we expect a war.  We expect a fight that is going to be a tremendous, tremendous fight.  You have Carlos Baldomir, who is an experienced veteran, an ex-world champion, who always comes to fight and never gives up.  He has beaten former world champions, world champions.  His most memorable wins obviously are over the late Arturo Gatti, Zab Judah.  He went 12 rounds with Floyd Mayweather, Jr.  He obviously fought the late Vernon Forrest and obviously, as we all know, he defeated Joshua Clottey. 

This fight here is going to be a test for both fighters.  Does … still have what it takes to become a world champion again and does Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez have what it takes to defeat such a great legend like Carlos Baldomir? 

So, without any further ado, I would like to introduce to you, with a record of 45 … and 14 knockouts, a native of Santa Fe, Argentina, Carlos “Tata” Baldomir. 

Carlos Baldomir

Hi.  Hello, everybody.  Thank you for being on. I am feeling real good in camp right now.  I feel strong.  I am calm.  I am working out with some young fighters that are very talented, one of them that’s highly ranked, Lucas Matthysse and some other young kids. I am ready to fight.  I am ready to get in the ring with the same faith and confidence that I always have when I get in the ring with and I am feeling very good. 

De La Hoya   

Now, at this time, I would like to introduce to you a young fighter, who is really making a lot of noise in Mexico and here in the States.  When I tell you he has a rock star-like following, he really does.  He is the one fighter now in Mexico who generates the biggest ratings on television from any athlete in any sport.  He has a tremendous punch, tremendous speed, great footwork.  He’s now ranked second by the WBC, fourth by the WBO, fourth by the WBA.  His most recent wins have been stoppage wins of Luciano Cuello in six rounds.  He had a record of 26 and 1 and obviously, his last fight with José Miguel Cotto, which he stopped in 9 rounds. 

We feel this fight is a very dangerous fight for Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez.  He’s facing an experienced fighter in Baldomir, but that’s a test that you have to take to move on, hopefully move on to the next challenge, the next tough challenge. 

So, without any further ado, I would like to introduce to you-he has a record of 33 and 0 with 25 knockouts.  He’s of Guadalajara, Mexico.  He’s obviously undefeated at the age of 20-Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez. 

Saul Álvarez 

Good morning, everybody.  Thank you for being on.  I’m very happy.  I’m very happy, very motivated for this fight.  I know that Baldomir is a very tough fighter.  He has faced some of the best fighters in the world and its part of my learning process.  I’ve got to get past fighters like this if I’m going to become a world champion, so I’m training very hard.  I feel good and I’m ready for this challenge.  It’s an honor for me to be fighting Baldomir.

Q

I had the opportunity to talk to Baldomir last week and Baldomir said if Cotto hurt him I’m going to knock him out.  ‘If I catch him with the same kind of punch I’ll be able to knock him out.’  So how do you feel about that, Canelo?  Also, obviously, what’s going to be your strategy for the fight?  I mean, obviously, he’s a tough fighter.  How do you think you’re going to be able to come out from this fight?”

Álvarez          

Look, every opponent I’ve faced has said that they’re going to knock me out and once we get up in the ring it’s just words.  Nobody has been able to beat me, so I don’t care about words.  I feel motivated for the fight and I think I’m going to be the winner.” 

Q

The question now is for Oscar.  The winner for this fight, Oscar, the winner, whoever becomes victorious that night, is there going to be a title fight in the near future?

De La Hoya   

Well, obviously, it depends on the outcome, because we don’t know what the outcome is going to be.  All we know, it’s going to be a tough fight for both fighters.  Obviously, if Baldomir is winning there are different plans for Baldomir; with Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez winning there are obviously different plans for him.  To discuss a world title after this fight wouldn’t be right for my part, so we’ll just have to wait and see what happens after this fight.

Q

Saúl, why do you think you have become so popular in Mexico?

Álvarez          

I think it is my style and the manner and the way I fight.  That’s what I think.  I think that a lot of people follow me and they like the way I fight. 

Q        

What do you think is said about you? You got hurt early in the Cotto fight and you were able to recover nicely and win by a ninth round technical knockout.  What does that tell you about yourself, that you were able to recover like that?

Álvarez

It was a learning experience.  It was a learning experience.  Yes.  It was the first time ever in my career that I got hurt.  It got very complicated there, but I took my time and I was able to box and do what I had to do to become victorious.  That fight gave me a lot of confidence and I’m bringing that confidence into my next fight.  Obviously, I had a lot of outside problems that contributed in that fight.  I kind of wasn’t concentrating all that well, but it was a learning experience and I’ll take it.

Q        

I just wanted to see if he you want to weigh in at all on your country man, Margarito, the whole hand wrap issue.  Do you have any thoughts on that issue at all regarding Margarito?

Álvarez          

No.  You know what?  I really don’t have a comment about it.  A lot of people are speculating and talking about it, but I really don’t have any comments about it. 

Q        

Oscar, one quick thing if I may?  Margarito said that he thought that your influence, all of the bad things that you said about him, had a lot to do with him not getting his license in California; that you have a lot of influence with the Commission.  Do you have any thoughts on that?

De La Hoya   

Well, obviously, people know the way I feel about that situation, but I’ve never spoken to the Commission.  The Commission has never spoken to me. I’m just a voice for everyone, who feels the same way I do.  Obviously, nobody wants to say what they feel, but I’m just a voice speaking my mind.  It’s my opinion of what I feel about the situation, because I love this sport.  I have passion for this sport and I don’t want to see anybody try to cheat the sport.  That’s all I would say. 

Q

Obviously, Saúl, you’re going to be fighting in front of a big stage here in Los Angeles.  A lot of the Mexicans here in Los Angeles are different than back in Mexico.  Is there added pressure fighting in front of a different crowd like here in Mexico, the Mexicans here? 

Alvarez          

No.  It’s no pressure whatsoever.  I feel confident.  I’ve been in front of a big stage before.  I feel no pressure.  I’m motivated.” 

Q

The question is, Baldomir is a very tough fighter. He likes to go toe-to-toe. He’s got a very good chin.  He doesn’t get knocked out.  Does that more or less help you with your strategy for the fight or the outcome of the fight? 

Alvarez

Look, I’m prepared for anything.  Yes, I have a lot of knockouts on my ledger, but I don’t look for the knockouts.  I’m prepared to go the ten rounds.  Obviously, if the knockout presents itself I’m going to go for it.” 

Q

Carlos, you’re going to face Saúl  Álvarez, who is less experienced than you. You saw that he got hurt.  What kind of strategy?  Is that going to give you more confidence going into the fight?  How are you going to go about your fight?”

Baldomir

Yes, he is less experienced.  Yes, I’ve seen that he got hurt before.  Yes, I’m probably going to try to punch him the same way.  I’m going to try to land the same kind of punches.  I’m going to go at him. I think personally that he’s a little fragile and I’m going to test him.  I know that he can be an aggressive fighter, so I’m ready to go toe-to-toe with him if he wants.  This fight has me very, very motivated.  I’m so hungry.  I’ve always been quiet before fights, but this time I feel so motivated and hungry for the bigger fights that I’m talking a little bit this time.” 

Q

Carlos, given the guys that you’ve been in the ring with, Vernon Forrest, Floyd Mayweather and the victories you’ve had, among them, Arturo Gatti and Zab Judah, can “Canelo” show you anything that you haven’t seen before? 

Baldomir       

No.  He doesn’t present a problem.  I don’t think I’m going to see anything that I haven’t seen before.  I’ve fought bigger, better fighters than him.  I think he’s a novice.  He’s won all of his fights in Mexico.  He hasn’t really fought anybody. I think he’s good, but I think I’m a lot better than him and I’m going to win on September 18th.

Q

Canelo, you heard what he just said and you know he’s a very durable guy.  Do you see him as your toughest fight and your most defining fight?   Do you see this as a chance to show your overall boxing skills and ring generalship? 

Álvarez          

You know what?  I’m working hard.  I’m working hard in the gym.  I know that he’s a very, very strong fighter, but I’m going to do my fight.  We have our strategy and I’m going to make my fight.  I have a lot of confidence as well, even though he’s strong, I’m also strong and I’m going to bring that to the ring.” 

Q

It’s your first time fighting at STAPLES Center.  What are you going to give the fans?  What are you promising to the fans?”

Álvarez

Look, I’m promising a great fight.  I know that he’s a tough fighter.  I know that he’s got a style that comes forward, very aggressive.  I’m promising everybody it’s going to be a great fight.

Q

How does it feel that in Mexico, Televisa, the biggest network, they have you almost every hour, they have clips of you, they’re announcing your fight, they’re promoting you?  They’re doing a great job.  How does that feel?  Is that added pressure?  How does that feel? 

Álvarez          

I accept it.  I accept it. It’s not too many fighters that get that acknowledgement.  I accept it and it motivates me.  It makes me hungrier, so I accept it and I’m ready to deliver.

Q

Just one question here, Canelo.  What does it mean to you to do well, perform well and become known in the United States? 

Álvarez          

Yes, it’s very important to me.  Obviously, to be able to fight in America it’s every fighter’s dream.  I think in the United States, that’s the big leagues.  It’s the big leagues and if you can make it there you can make it all over the world.  I’m very, very motivated and I’m happy to be fighting in the U.S.

Q        

The question is Chavez, Jr., he’s number one in the WBC in your weight division.  Is that possible next fight for you?

Álvarez

You know what?  Look, I’ll fight him whenever.  I’ll fight him today.  I’ll fight him tomorrow. I’ll fight him any time.  It’s up to my promoters.  Let the promoters talk.  Let them reach an agreement and I’ll fight him.  No problem.” 

Q

 Canelo, you’ve talked a little bit about, we’ve talked about your popularity in Mexico and I’m wondering what you think you need to do to help translate that popularity from Mexico into the United States among the boxing fans here, because you’ve got a great start with the fan base in Mexico and, of course, being on this card on a Mexican holiday that’s being promoted very fiercely towards the Mexican community, but what do you have to do to sort of cross over, to get the boxing fans in America to be on the bandwagon like they are, certainly, in Mexico? 

Álvarez          

I think the important thing is to demonstrate that I’m a good fighter and to make a good showing and not only make a good showing, but keep improving.  Obviously, fighting the best fighters in the world as well, that’s going to help, but I want to be an exciting fighter.  I want to make good fights.  I think that’s what’s going to make me well known here in the United States.

Q

 I’m curious, two other things about his plans here:  One is how often do you plan to fight in the United States in terms of balancing fights in the United States compared to how often you will fight in Mexico where I assume you still would like to fight?  Also, have you decided, are you going to be fighting regularly as a Welterweight or as a Junior Middleweight?  I know you have been able to go back and forth between the two weight classes. 

Álvarez          

Well, the first thing I want to answer is I want to stay at Welterweight.  I’m a Welterweight. I’m going to fight at Welterweight.  Obviously, this fight here was contracted at a catch weight and this is a special, special fight here, so we had to do it that way.

Secondly, yes, I want to fight more often in the United States, maybe do one fight in between here and there in Mexico, but all of the big fights are in the U.S. and I plan to start making my career in the U.S.

Q

Carlos, I know after I guess it might have been after the Vernon Forrest fight I think you indicated that you were going to retire and that you had a heck of a career, especially late going in your career.  I guess there was a long layoff in there and now you are coming back and had a couple of fights.  I’m just curious.  What was the motivation for you to keep on fighting?  Was it just the money or was it just your desire to continue to compete?  What was it that continued to put you into the ring?

Baldomir       

I’m coming back mainly because of the glory, because of the glory.  I still have a little bit of hunger.  I still feel that I can do something in boxing and I’m going for the glory.  Obviously, there’s a great advantage, this advantage that I have to fight “Canelo” Álvarez; it’s a big, big opportunity for me and I want to take advantage of it.  I want to take advantage of it because beating this one fight, beating him, I know there’s going to be some big fights. It’s a great opportunity and I’m going to take advantage of it.

Q

Carlos Baldomir, you’ve heard Saúl  Álvarez.  He’s very confident.  You are very confident as well.  Can you predict a knockout?”

Baldomir       

You know what? I come out to fight and I come out to fight and the knockout can happen at any time.  When the bell rings in the first round I’m going to come right at him and I’m going to be looking for the knockout, so it can happen in the first round, second, any round, but I’m going to go for the knockout.  I fought five, six Mexicans in my career and I’ve beat all of Mexicans I’ve faced.  I plan to make him the next.” 

Q

This is a very, very tough fight obviously.  Baldomir is a bigger guy.  He can get up to Middleweight or Super Middleweight after he makes weight before the fight.  How do you feel about that?

Alvarez

I know it’s going to be a good fight.  I keep repeating it’s going to be a good fight.  I’m glad that he’s motivated and he’s confident, because that means that it’s going to make for a better fight.

Q

Do you think that you could be the first guy to actually knock him out?”

Álvarez

Look, I don’t look for the knockout.  I don’t look for the knockout. I’m ready to fight the entire fight, but if the knockout comes I will take advantage of it and I’ll close the show. 

Q

Every athlete, especially in boxing, obviously thinks about winning, but there’s a chance of losing.  Do you ever think about losing?

Álvarez

Well, obviously, yes.  I mean you’ve got to think about it.  Any sport you’ve got to think about it.  There’s a winner and a loser, but not at this time.  It doesn’t cross my mind.  I’m ready to win.  I know I’m going to win.  That’s the way I feel.

Q

Carlos, you’re fighting a young fighter.  He’s only 20-years-old.  Is that an advantage or disadvantage?

Baldomir

Well, obviously, yes.  When you’re young that’s somewhat of an advantage, but I have a lot of experience and that’s what’s going to help me.  I fought the best, was in the ring with the best.  I beat some.  I lost to some, but you’ve got to remember, I was in my peak just three years ago, four years ago, 2006, 2007.  A lot of people say that I’m old, that I’m gone, I shouldn’t be fighting.  But guess what?  It was just three years ago.  I still feel that I have so much to give.

Q

The question is a two-part question:  The first question is, Saúl  Álvarez, you fought last year in Mexico in September.  Obviously, you’ve always fought in Mexico on Independence Day.  How does it feel to be fighting in LA for the first time on Independence Day? Is there pressure?

Álvarez

Look, I feel great.  It’s a big motivating factor.  I’m fighting out there for the first time. It’s the bicentennial.  I feel very motivated and proud to be fighting on that date, especially in Los Angeles.

There is no pressure at all.  I don’t feel any pressure whatsoever.  I feel motivated.

Q

Are you planning to ruin this party for Canelo and for the Mexicans?

Baldomir

No, not at all.  Everybody knows that I’m a good fighter.  I’m not looking to ruin anything.  Everybody knows I’m a good fighter and I can win this fight.  If I do with the fight I’m still going to raise my hands up and say Viva Mexico.

Swanson        

Thank you, everybody, for joining the call; 200: Celebrate and Dominate Mosley vs. Mora and Saúl  Álvarez versus Carlos Baldomir live on pay-per-view. Tickets still available.  Saturday, September 18th.  You can go to WhoAreYouPicking.com or HBO.com for live updates.

De La Hoya   

Thank you.  Gracias, Baldomir.  Gracias, Saúl . We’re going to have a great week of festivities the week of the fight.  It’s going to memorable, the biggest event.  This event is the official event of the bicentennial festivities in Los Angeles, so we’re very excited.  Thank you very much to everyone.

(Lincoln, RI)

8 Rounds (EBA Super middleweight Championship)

Vladine Biosse         168 LBS.

Ibahiem King          166 LBS.

6 Rounds

Joe Gardner            169 LBS.

Eric Pinaretta           170 LBS.

4 Rounds

Eric Estrada            198 LBS.

Tauheed Wheeler    213 LBS.

4 Rounds

Dustin Reinhold      154 LBS.

Rameil Shelton       153 LBS.

4 Rounds

Jesse Barboza         231 LBS.

Anthony Robertson 216 LBS.

4 Rounds

Jonathan Vasquez   142 LBS.

Shawn Pyles           136 LBS.

PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

VLADINE BIOSSE: “I’m not cocky and don’t like to talk junk. I respect everyman that gets in the ring with me. I’ve trained hard, put it all in for this fight. I thank Ibaheim for coming here to fight. He said this was all about him – it’s my night and at the end of the night it’ll still be my night. You’re going to get the best of Vladine and a great night of boxing.”

IBAHEIM KING: “I don’t have much to say, I’m fighting I the ring. I expect a good fight. I came here to win. This is all about me.”
“LABOR DAZE” FACT SHEET

Name: “Labor Daze” Pro Card

Date: Friday night, September 3, 2010

Venue: Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, RI

Promoter: Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc.

Matchmaker: Ted Panagiotis

Tickets: $35.00, $50.00, $75.00 and $125.00, are available to purchase by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254), going online at www.cesboxing.com or www.twinriver.com, at Twin River’s Players Club booth at Twin River, or any TicketMaster location.  Ticket-buyers who purchase a VIP seat will also receive a 25%-off coupon for Fred & Steve’s Steakhouse, valid for 30 days following the fight.

Information: Contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) or the Twin River Event Center (877.82.RIVER/ www.twinriver.com) for more information. Doors open at 6:00PM/ET, first bout at 7:00 PM/ET.

(Twin River has waived its 18+ rule for “Labor Daze.” Anybody under the age of 18 must be accompanied at all times by an adult and they must enter through the West entrance.)

The Martial Arts Delegation wasn´t unified in their decision and Pugnus Promotions didn´t get all they wanted but they got enough and can rightfully promote their show in Karlstad September 24 as an historical event ith two fights over six three minute rounds on top of the bill – the first professional boxing matches in Sweden since 1969 over more than 12 minutes. Pugnus had applied for jr middles Allan Vester vs Cliff Soukka to be over 8×3 but MAD said no and it will now go ahead over 6×3. Also on its a heavyweight clash between Claus Bertino and Andreas Gustavsson over 6×3. Ten ounce gloves, the “knockout safe” amateur gloves are still to be worn in all weight divisions.
 
WBO lightheavy champ Juergen Braehmer will reportedly defend the title against Librado Andrade December 18 in Montreal. Personally I doubt Universum will risk the still very good but somewhat worn champ against the teak tough Andrade. There could also be difficulties for Braehmer to cross the pond due to his legal problems.
 
WBO supermiddle king Robert Stieglitz will reportedly defend the title October 15 against Enrquie Ornelas at a site to be announced.
 
Trainer Poul Duvill have in Danish media adviced comebacking heavy Brian Nielsen to remain retired. According Duvill Nielsen´s bad knees cause him so much trouble that he is unable to move properly. Nielsen acknowledges that there are problems but hopes surgery and rehab training will be the cure and feels he can be ready to fight Evander Holyfield or someone else in February or March of next year.
 
8 M Promotions in Germany promotes a show in Bitterfeld September 11 featuring heavyweights Steffen Kretschmann and Konstantin Airich on top. Both fighters were previously with Arena. Also on the bill is hardpunching lightheavy Robert “the Butcher” Woge – something as unusual as a German all out slugger.
 
Former EBU welter champ Emilio Marconi have passed away in Grosseto, Italy, at the age of 82. Marconi won the EBU crown in 56 but and defended it with a draw against Peter Waterman in 57 but lost the rematch in 58. Emilio Marconi was around in a great era for Italian and European boxing and shared the ring with many topnotchers such as Bruno Visintin, Duilio Loi, Jorgen Johansen, Waterman and Ray Famechon.

LOS ANGELES,- Widely considered to be one of female boxing’s best pound for pound fighters, Moreno Valley, California’s Kaliesha West will return home to fight in Southern California on Saturday, September 18 to face South Carolina’s Angel Gladney for the vacant WBO Bantamweight World Title on the off-television portion of the “200: Celebrate and Dominate” Mosley vs. Mora undercard at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.

This world championship bout adds to a card that includes a main event featuring Five-Time World Champion Sugar Shane Mosley facing off against former World Champion Sergio “The Latin Snake” Mora, Mexican phenom Saul “Canelo” Alvarez facing former World Champion Carlos “Tata” Baldomir, top junior welterweight contender “Vicious” Victor Ortiz taking on former World Champion “Vicious” Vivian Harris and former World Champion Daniel Ponce De Leon taking on number two world rated featherweight Antonio Escalante in a WBO Featherweight Title Elimination bout.

 ”200: CELEBRATE AND DOMINATE” Mosley vs. Mora is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, AT&T and DeWalt Tools.  The special night of boxing set for Saturday, September 18 at STAPLES Center is an official event of the Mexican Bicentennial celebration in Los Angeles, Calif., and will be produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

Tickets for Mosley vs. Mora, priced at $200, $125, $75 and $20, are on sale now and available for purchase online at ticketmaster.com, via Ticketmaster charge-by-phone lines at (800)745-3000.  Tickets are also available at STAPLES Center box office.

An amateur superstar who won 98 bouts over the course of a career that saw her earn National Golden Gloves and Junior Olympics titles, Kaliesha “Wild Wild” West (12-1-2, 3 KO’s) has been boxing since the age of ten and at just 22 years old, she is knocking on the door of a world title.  Unbeaten for nearly two years, West is coming off a fifth round TKO of Vannessa Guimaraes in June and she’s ready for the biggest fight of her career at STAPLES Center on September 18.

Though she doesn’t own the same amount of amateur accolades as her opponent, South Carolina’s Angel “Non-Stop” Gladney (6-2-1, 5 KO’s) certainly has the same determination to win the Bantamweight World Title this September.  A pro since 2009, Gladney has shown amazing power thus far, and with all five of her knockout wins coming in the first round, expect fireworks early when these two bantamweights collide.

FEATHERWEIGHT BATTLE TO OPEN MOSLEY VS. MORA PAY-PER-VIEW TELEVISED UNDERCARD FORMER WORLD CHAMPION DANIEL PONCE DE LEON MEETS TOP-RATED CONTENDER ANTONIO ESCALANTE ON

SEPTEMBER 18 AT STAPLES CENTER

LOS ANGELES,- On a night celebrating the Bicentennial of Mexican Independence, it is only fitting that two Mexican warriors open up the star-studded September 18 pay-per-view telecast from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, as former World Champion Daniel Ponce De Leon of Chihuahua squares off against Ciudad Juarez native Antonio Escalante in what promises to be a bona-fide Fight of the Year candidate.

The 12-round WBO Featherweight Eliminator kicks off the pay-per-view telecast which also includes a main event featuring Five-Time World Champion Sugar Shane Mosley facing off against former World Champion Sergio “The Latin Snake” Mora, Mexican phenom Saul “Canelo” Alvarez facing former World Champion Carlos “Tata” Baldomir and top junior welterweight contender “Vicious” Victor Ortiz taking on former World Champion “Vicious” Vivian Harris.

“200: CELEBRATE AND DOMINATE” Mosley vs. Mora is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, AT&T and DeWalt Tools.  The special night of boxing set for Saturday, September 18 at STAPLES Center is an official event of the Mexican Bicentennial celebration in Los Angeles, Calif., and will be produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

Tickets for Mosley vs. Mora, priced at $200, $125, $75 and $20, are on sale now and available for purchase online at ticketmaster.com, via Ticketmaster charge-by-phone lines at (800)745-3000.  Tickets are also available at STAPLES Center box office.

A devastating two-fisted puncher, Daniel Ponce De Leon (39-2, 32 KO’s) held the WBO Junior Featherweight World title for nearly three years from 2005 to 2008, defending his crown six times.  In 2009, the 30-year-old southpaw began his campaign at 126 pounds, and with four straight wins at featherweight, including 2010 victories over Orlando Cruz and Cornelius Lock, De Leon is well on his way to another world championship shot.

A thrill-a-minute battler who has captivated fight fans in his adopted home of El Paso, Texas, 25-year-old Antonio Escalante (23-2, 15 KO’s) holds wins over the likes of Mike Oliver, Gary Stark Jr. and Cornelius Lock.  This year, he has taken his game to the next level with an unforgettable 10 round win over Miguel Roman in a 2010 Fight of the Year candidate in February and a three round blitz of veteran Edel Ruiz in August.  If he can cap off the year with a big win over De Leon, a world title shot will be first on Escalante’s 2011 wish list.