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THAXTON: Amir 'Khan' Get Me in The Ring for Free - GoldenPalace.com to Offer Purse for Thaxton

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:55:00 GMT

LONDON, England - July 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jon Thaxton believes he has found a novel way to cut through boxing politics and secure a marquee showdown against Olympic Silver Medalist Amir Khan. With the assistance of his promoter Hennessy Sports, the British Lightweight champion has secured backing from Internet Casino giant GoldenPalace.com that would allow him to fight his Commonwealth counterpart without the need for a purse from the event promoter.

The Norwich hero hopes the offer will tempt team Khan to accept an old school, double title showdown for their next fight, currently scheduled for October 6th at the Nottingham Arena.

"Amir's promoter doesn't have to pay me a single penny," said Thaxton. "GoldenPalace.com will put up my purse, with no strings attached.

'Mick Hennessy wants to make the big fights, so he is more than happy for me to appear on somebody else's show as long as I am getting treated fairly.

"My broadcaster Sky Sports has been very supportive as well. They have shown their commitment to boxing once again by agreeing to me appearing on another broadcaster's event if this fight happens. I am sure ITV want to show Khan in the best possible fights for their viewers.

"Both Khan and I have titles so there is no need for anyone to talk about options, so all round this is the perfect solution.

'Unless Khan doesn't want it, there is absolutely no reason this fight cannot happen. I'm ready for that date but I need to know if they are up for it now, I don't want anyone springing an offer on me with two weeks to go.

"I have earned the right to call myself the best lightweight in Britain. If he wants to take it off me, he won't get a better chance.

"Now he is Commonwealth champion he needs to step up to the plate rather than going back to easier fights. He has been talking about being a world champion by the time he's 21. Surely if he's on schedule for that then he should be prepared to step in with the current British champion?

"I have been reading headlines that he is keen to fight me. Well here I am. Look no further, I'm here, ready to go.

"I believe he has shown a lot of disrespect to me and other fighters in Britain by saying we have to fight him before its too late. How can he say that when challenges are put in front of him, and then he doesn't take them up? It's beyond belief.

"I'm just saying it how it is. We all saw Willie Limond show that he can be vulnerable.

"Limond was not known as a puncher but was well in the fight and knocked Amir down in the sixth.

"Amir did well to get up and stop Limond two rounds later, but if I got the chance to hit him, he would stay hit and not get up."

GoldenPalace.com is renowned for their highly valued support of boxing. They have got behind the careers of ring legend Bernard Hopkins, WBC Light Welter Champ Junior Witter and stand out talent Carl Froch, the fast rising WBC #1 and British super middleweight king.

This proposal is the most recent extension of their long term support for Hennessy Sports.

"After following the career of Thaxton and Khan, we decided to intervene and attempt to hurry up the process for what we all feel would be a spectacular bout between two champions," said Richard Rowe, CEO of Goldenpalace.com.

Hennessy Sports head Mick Hennessy is equally as keen to see the showdown.

"Politics and money can prevent big fights from happening in Britain, but we are willing to take those out of the equation to try and make Jon Thaxton versus Amir Khan happen on October 6," he said.

More information:
www.GoldenPalace.com
www.hennessysports.com

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TAGS: Send2Press Newswire, GoldenPalace boxing sponsorship, boxer Jon Thaxton

The Fight is On in Winston-Salem: Undefeated Derek 'The Black Lion' Edwards Seeks 21st Win

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 16:00:00 GMT

UBC Cruiserweight World Title on the line for Ewell

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Mar. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fight fans get ready! Ring of Dreams presents Fight Night Saturday, April 14, 2007, at the LJVM Coliseum Annex in Winston-Salem, North Carolina at 8:00 p.m. Undefeated Super Middleweight Derek "The Black Lion" Edwards (20-0-0) will square off against the also undefeated Joe Green (14-0-0) in a showdown that is sure to rock the house. Which man will walk away with a perfect record, and which will face his first loss?

In another match sure to ignite the room, Carlette "The Truth" Ewell will return to the ring on a mission to reclaim her title and #1 status in the world. Carlette will face off against Alexandra "Sweet and Sour" Maloy in a showdown for the vacant Universal Boxing Council (UBC) Cruiser weight world title. Previously, Carlette fought as a Super Middleweight, but she's added muscle and size and now seeks to dominate at the Cruiserweight level. This could be her breakout bout in this new weight class.

Fans will get to see all of their Ring of Dreams favorites, plus a pair of newcomers in their debut professional fight. Fan favorite Ijeoma "The Praise" Egbunine (12-2-0) of Marietta GA will take on Veronica Rucker (4-6-1) of Cleveland, OH, and new heavyweight Ryan McClure will challenge Corey Whittfield to see who will earn the first win of his professional career. Earl "Chocolate Drop" Ladson will be donning the gloves as well. Fans will be treated to a minimum of six fights on the Saturday night card.

Tickets go on sale March 1st, 2007, and are available the LJVM Coliseum Box office, Ticketmaster, and the Dummit Law Firm. Prices for general admission are $15 in advance or $20 at the door; for ringside reserve seats, $25 in advance and $30 at the door; and for floor seats $50. VIP tables are also available - contact Kerry Smith to make reservations.

Bouts and boxers are subject to change. This event is sanctioned by the North Carolina Boxing Commission.

Information: www.ringofdreams.com.

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TAGS: Send2Press Newswire, Ring of Dreams boxing, North Carolina Boxing Commission

Ijeoma Egbunine to Fight Valerie Mahfood for WIBF Light Heavyweight Title

Mon, 23 Jan 2006 16:27:00 GMT

Also on the card: Undefeated Derek "The Black Lion" Edwards, Earl "Chocolate Drop" Ladson, Robert "The Tank" Rommell, and many more

WINSTON-SALEM, NC (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fight fans get ready! Ring of Dreams presents Fight Night Saturday, February 18, 2006, at the LJVM Coliseum Annex in Winston-Salem, North Carolina at 8:00 p.m. Headlining the night will be Ijeoma "The Praise" Egbunine versus Valerie "Wolfe" Mahfood for the WIBF Light Heavyweight Title currently held by Mahfood. Mahfood is currently ranked 5th in the Light Heavyweight Division and is a veteran boxer with 31 total fights.

She has fought Laila Ali, Kathy Rivers and Carlette Ewell, among others and gave Anne Wolfe (ranked #1 Super Middleweight) the only loss of her career. Egbunine is currently ranked 2nd in the Light Heavyweight Division although she has never fought Mahfood. She currently holds the WBE Super Middleweight and the WBE Light Heavyweight Title. Egbunine decisively TKO'd Carlette Ewell (ranked 7th) in the second round in Winston-Salem last November 5th, but does not have the experience of the veteran Mahfood. This promises to be Egbunine's toughest test and most exciting Main Event for Ring of Dreams yet!

Also on the card, two more female bouts featuring Alexandra Maloy vs. Brenda Drexel and Darnella Barnes vs. Donna Biggers in a rematch. Undefeated Derek "The Black Lion" Edwards (18-0) will be on the card looking for another win in the Light Heavyweight Division. Earl "Chocolate Drop" Ladson will fight in the Heavyweight Division. Robert "The Tank" Rommell, who is the top-ranked amateur in the Cruiserweight Class, will be making his professional debut.

Contact Promoter Kerry Smith at Ring of Dreams by calling (336) 201-0081 for sponsorships, VIP Tables or tickets. Bouts and Boxers are subject to change. This event is sanctioned by the North Carolina Boxing Commission.

Undefeated Witherspoon to Fight Bellamy for WBE World Heavyweight Title

Tue, 26 Jul 2005 14:28:00 GMT

Also on the card: former World Heavyweight Champion Mitch Green, current WBE Light Heavyweight World Champion Carlette Ewell, a hotly contested match for the WBE Middleweight title, and a host of well known North Carolina heavy hitters.

WINSTON-SALEM, NC - July 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- At 8pm on August 13, 2005, the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum Annex in Winston-Salem, NC, Ring of Dreams presents Fight Night, an event taut with anticipation and excitement. The Main Event will rock the house as undefeated heavyweight Moultrie Witherspoon (10-0), of South Carolina, steps into the ring to do battle with Ron Bellamy (14-2) of North Carolina in a quest for currently vacant World Boxing Empire (WBE) heavyweight world title.

Well known North Carolina favorites Earl "Chocolate Drop" Ladson and Derek "The Black Lion" Edwards will also square off against worthy opponents in the ring. Ladson will go up against Erick Starr of North Carolina, while the undefeated Edwards (16-0) will face Robert Marsh of South Carolina.

The fight card also features two female bouts. The fight for the vacant WBE World Middleweight belt, previously held by Bonnie Mann, now retired, promises to be a slugfest. It will be a re-match between Ijeoma Egbunine, originally from South Africa, and Alexandria Malloy of Florida, who met on July 16, 2005 in Greensboro, NC, with the match ending in a controversial split-decision. WBE light heavyweight world title holder Carlette "The Truth" Ewell will also fight. Two kickboxing contests will round out the evening. With a minimum of 7 fights on the card, set for 4 to 8 rounds each, this promises to be a thrilling event.

General admission seating is $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Reserved seats are $25. Ringside VIP tables seating up to eight, with service and cash bar are also available through the Ring of Dreams office.

Tickets can be purchased directly from the Ring of Dreams website (www.ringofdreams.com), or by calling 336-201-0081. They can also be obtained through TicketMaster.com.

Bouts and boxers are subject to change. This event is sanctioned by the North Carolina Boxing Commission.

Former World Heavyweight Champion Oliver McCall to Continue His Comeback on April 16

Thu, 31 Mar 2005 15:59:00 GMT

Boxer Who KO'd Lennox Lewis to Fight in Winston-Salem, NC, Two WBE World Titles Also on the Line

WINSTON-SALEM, NC /Send2Press Newswire/ -- On April 16, 2005, Oliver "The Atomic Bull" McCall (42-8-0, 31KOs) will face Cornelius Ellis in the Ring of Dreams Fight Night Main Event at the M.C. Benton Jr. Convention Center in Winston-Salem, NC. McCall, best known for winning the WBC World Heavyweight Champion title after knocking out then champion Lennox Lewis in the second round of the 1994 world championship fight, is staging a comeback that he hopes will lead to another world title shot. McCall, who calls this a "tune-up fight," also intends to extend his record of never having been knocked down or knocked out.

Caption: Former World Heavyweight Champion Oliver McCall to Continue His Comeback on April 16

Also on the card, Carlette "The Truth" Ewell (8-3-0, 6KO) of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, will face top-ranked Ramona Crim, of Covington, Kentucky, in a bid for the WBE light heavyweight world title.

The WBE middleweight world title will also be on the line, with Bonnie Mann (8-7-0, 3KOs) of Raleigh, North Carolina, squaring off against Carrie Flock (5-2-0, 3KOs), of Charlotte, North Carolina. With such close records, this should be an exciting match up.

With a total of eight fights on the card, set for 4 to 8 rounds each, this promises to be a thrilling event.

General admission tickets are $20 ($25 at the door), $35 for ringside. A few ringside tables of 10 to a table with service and cash bar are also available. Tickets can be purchased directly from Ring of Dreams by calling 336-201-0081, or through TicketMaster.com.

Bouts and boxers are subject to change. This event is sanctioned by the North Carolina Boxing Commission.

For more information call (336) 201-0081 or visit www.ringofdreams.com.