GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS SIGNS UNBEATEN PETER QUILLIN
THE NEW “KID CHOCOLATE” READY TO MAKE HIS MARK
LOS ANGELES – As soon as fight fans saw rising middleweight star Peter Quillin in the ring, they had no issues with him adopting the nickname of boxing legend and original “Kid Chocolate,” Eligio Sardinias. Now, the Brooklyn product will be taking another step towards building his own legacy as he has signed an exclusive promotional contract with Golden Boy Promotions.
“It’s been a long road to get here, but now that I’m with Golden Boy Promotions and I can’t wait for the future,” said Quillin. ”I’m healthy, focused and ready to get back in the ring as soon as possible. I know Golden Boy expects a lot out of me and I’m looking forward to following in Bernard Hopkins’ footsteps as the company’s next middleweight champion.”
“Peter Quillin has that rare mix of skill, charisma and desire, and you need all three to become a star in this game,” said Oscar de la Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions. ”He has all the tools and now it’s just a question of getting him in the right fights against the best in the world. We know he’s ready for those challenges.”
“We appreciate the opportunity to work with the number one promoter in the world in Golden Boy Promotions,” said Quillin’s manager John Seip. “We want to achieve Peter’s dream of becoming a World Champion and this is the perfect time in his career to team with Golden Boy Promotions.”
LOS ANGELES - Cuban sensation Erislandy Lara has had a 2010 campaign to remember, defeating respected veterans Grady Brewer and Danny Perez before blasting through William Correa and Willie Lee in less than a round each. Now, he wants to finish up the year by lining up a fight with unbeaten Vanes Martirosyan will prove who the best 154-pound prospect in the world is.
Manfredo headlines ‘Homecoming King’ to begin final chapter of career
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – IBO Middleweight Champion “The Pride of Providence” Peter Manfredo Jr. returns to his roots Nov. 12, headlining “Homecoming King” in a 10-round, non-title fight against Colombian power-puncher Jhon Berrio (15-7, 11 KOs), at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, R.I.
“Homecoming King” is presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc (CES) in association with DiBella Entertainment and Twin River.
It’s been two years since Manfredo (35-6, 19 KOs) last fought in Rhode Island, but the star of The Contender, Season I reality television series obviously enjoys fighting in his backyard, sporting a 16-1 (10 KOs) pro record in Rhode Island, including 3-0 (3 KOs) at Twin River.
Daniel Goossen: Well, guys, I know that we’ve got a two-part teleconference today so I’m not going to do a lot of talking and I don’t want to hear any applause because I said that, but it’s a fight - Martinez and Williams II. It’s a fight that we’re all getting excited about. And it’s a great fight for our sport. I believe it’s the biggest fight this year, and that includes the great one that we’ll probably see with Pacquiao and Margarito. Caesars Atlantic City, they have been great good partner, DiBella Entertainment bringing Martinez to the table and Corona and HBO.
My good friend at HBO (Mark Taffet) wanted to name this fight “True Blood” based upon what we expect to see on November 20th but I guess we couldn’t get those naming rights so we’re calling it “Blood and Guts”, Martinez versus Williams II.
I want to introduce George Peterson, Paul’s trainer, so he can say a few words and then we’ll bring Paul up to say an opening comment and then we’ll open it up to the media. Thank you again for joining us.
George, how is everything looking right now in training camp?
George Peterson: Well, of course, we just finished our training for today and we’re quite pleased at where we are. We’re on schedule, of course and will be ready that night of the 20th of November.
Daniel Goossen: Great, great. Paul?
Paul Williams: I’m feeling real good, man. You know, everything is going real good. I got good sparring partners with the hand stuff and I just can’t wait to get to the 20th and put all this training to work and you know, show everybody. More > «Martinez-Williams II conference call transcript»
GOLDEN BOY INTRODUCES NEW PROSPECTS FIDEL MALDONADO & TREVOR McCUMBY
LOS ANGELES - Some of boxing’s top young talent returns to the ring at L.A. LIVE’s Club Nokia this Thursday night, October 28, with Gary Russell Jr., Fidel Maldonado Jr., Trevor McCumby, Dion Savage, Yakubu Amidu and Shane Mosley Jr. leading the way on a “Fight Night Club” event no true fan will want to miss.
In a six round featherweight main event, 2008 United States Olympian Gary Russell Jr. (12-0, 9 KO’s) from Capitol Heights, Maryland hopes to keep his unbeaten professional record intact when he takes on Mission, Texas’ Guadalupe De Leon (8-11, 4 KO’s). The co-main event, scheduled for four rounds in the lightweight division, will see the Golden Boy Promotions debut of 19-year-old former amateur star Fidel Maldonado Jr. (4-0, 4 KO’s) of Albuquerque, New Mexico square off against Atlanta’s John Willoughby (2-5, 1 KO).
GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS SIGNS UNBEATEN PETER QUILLIN
ERISLANDY LARA READY FOR VANES MARTIROSYAN
Manfredo headlines ‘Homecoming King’ to begin final chapter of career
Daniel Goossen: Well, guys, I know that we’ve got a two-part teleconference today so I’m not going to do a lot of talking and I don’t want to hear any applause because I said that, but it’s a fight - Martinez and Williams II. It’s a fight that we’re all getting excited about. And it’s a great fight for our sport. I believe it’s the biggest fight this year, and that includes the great one that we’ll probably see with Pacquiao and Margarito. Caesars Atlantic City, they have been great good partner, DiBella Entertainment bringing Martinez to the table and Corona and HBO.
GOLDEN BOY INTRODUCES NEW PROSPECTS FIDEL MALDONADO & TREVOR McCUMBY
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