Dawson-Ruiz
Conference Call Quotes
Chad Dawson-Joe DeGuardia-Antonio Tarver
Photo by Tony Kalaj/Star Boxing
DeGuardia: It is going to be a fantastic night on June 9 where we have two world championship fights that are certainly befitting of the network SHOWTIME, which has been showing the greatest and best fights in boxing today. The Chad Dawson-Jesus Ruiz fight, coupled with the Tarver-Muriqi fight is certain to excite the fans nationally on SHOWTIME. For those that want to (tickets for) The Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, they can go to TicketMaster.com where tickets are available. They are selling steadily, but they are still available and the seat prices are from $35 to $500. It will be an exciting night as the state of Connecticut certainly is going to welcome home the new WBC world champion making his first defense. It is fitting that Chad Dawson is doing it in his home state of Connecticut.
Dawson: I am looking forward to an exciting night and a great fight. I want to thank SHOWTIME for having me on the card. It is a pleasure to be on the undercard of Antonio Tarver, former world champion. So I want to look my best and show everybody a good night.
Ruiz: I have been waiting for this opportunity for my whole life. Every boxer in the world dreams of the WBC title. We want the green belt. I was born in Mexico, but I now live in Long Beach, California and training in nearby San Pedro. I have been training hard for two months for this fight – mentally and physically. I have watched a lot of Mr. Dawson’s fights. I think that he is a great fighter and we will (put on) a big show on SHOWTIME.
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Tarver-Muriqi-Dawson
Press Conference Quotes
Former undisputed light heavyweight champion, the legendary Antonio “Magic Man’’ Tarver, undefeated World Boxing Council light heavyweight champion “Awesome’’ Chad Dawson and 175-pound contender Elvir Muriqi were featured at a press conference Tuesday in Hartford, Conn., to formally announce the sensational world championship doubleheader Saturday, June 9, at the Connecticut Convention Center on SHOWTIME.
Tickets, priced at $35, $50, $100, $200 and $500, are on sale at TicketMaster outlets, online at TicketMaster.com and at The Connecticut Convention Center (860) 249-6000. READ MORE
Promoter Joe DeGuardia of Star Boxing has added some “Eifel Power†to his superb stable by inking former French Super Featherweight Boxing Champion and World Champion Thai Boxer, Ali “The Hurricane†Oubaali, 15-3 (14 KOs) to a promotional contract. The 28-year-old Moroccan French knockout artiste is a charismatic and multi-talented performer who doubles as an actor in movies in his native France. As an amateur, he captured a bronze medal in the Military World's Championships 1999 and the French amateur title in 2000. “I'm very excited, proud, and honored to sign with Joe! I feel very comfortable with him, and am certain we will make for a great and successful team!†said Oubaali. DeGuardia echoes the sentiment: “We are excited to add former French champion Ali Oubaali to the Star team. He is an exciting fighter that will entertain fans with his style. Ali promises he will live up to his nickname "The Hurricane." Manager Paul Haberman says that pairing with Star will help introduce an all-new audience to Oubaali’s power-punching personality. “Ali is ready to make a statement here in the United States, and with the promotional savvy of Star Boxing behind him now, warn them all: The Hurricane is coming, and the world's top super lightweights are in the eye of the storm!" Oubaali will compete in the super lightweight division and has relocated to the United States to train and fully dedicate himself to his dream of winning a world championship.
Jacobs Joins Star Boxing!
Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing has announced the hiring of Brad Jacobs as its new Senior Vice-President of Operations and Development. Jacobs comes to Star Boxing after a successful six year stint as the senior advisor to future Hall of Fame boxer Roy Jones Jr. and Jones’ promotional company Square Ring Inc. "I have been in this business for many years as a promoter, adviser and television executive and I can truly say that Star Boxing is in a strong position to become one of the major players in the industry for a long time and I am thrilled to be a part of it," said Jacobs.
No company can be successful without strong management, good business experience and savvy judgment. Star Boxing founder, Joe DeGuardia, is no stranger to the ring, in or out. As the son of a professional prizefighter, he first donned the gloves at the ripe age of two. DeGuardia went on to successfully fight for and win a 1988 New York Golden Gloves Championship.Ten years ago, when the torch was passed from father to the son, Joe took over the Morris Park Boxing Club. He grew up there and has made it one of the busiest boxing gyms in New York. Today, he exclusively promotes numerous boxers and boxing events, and has co-promoted with all the other major promoters. Under Joe's guidance, Star has brought back the atmosphere of the famed "Golden Age" of boxing in New York.An accomplished attorney and past Bronx Assistant District Attorney, he is no stranger to success or challenge. In or out of the ring, prosecuting or defending cases, Joe DeGuardia drives the vision and direction that is Star Boxing