Former Two-Time WBA Heavyweight Champion Nikolai Valuev Speaks Out
About Decision to Fight David Haye

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (November 17, 2009) - Former two-time World Boxing Association heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev felt compelled today to post comments on his company's Website regarding his decision to agree to make an optional defense of his crown against David Haye in Nuremberg, Germany, which Haye won by majority decision.

Rampant speculation after the Nov. 7 match was fueled by press accounts attributed to World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko and former World Boxing Organization heavyweight champion Sultan Ibragimov implying Valuev may have been set up by his co-promoters, Sauerland Event and Don King Productions, into taking a fight that was not in his best interests.

"To avoid confusion or misunderstandings in this situation, I would like to note that my American promoter Don King was opposed to me fighting David Haye," Valuev wrote.
"In fact, Don King was upset when he learned that I had agreed to fight Haye." Fight Result Photos

Three-Time World Champion & Current WBA Titleholder Daniel Santos Wants to Shine Saturday
on the World Stage

Faces Undefeated, WBA No. 1-Ranked Mandatory Challenger Yuri Foreman In Featured Pay-Per-View Match on Pacquiao vs. Cotto 'Firepower' Card From MGM Grand in Las Vegas Live on HBO PPV at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT

BAYAMON, Puerto Rico (November 10,2009) - Three-time world champion and current World Boxing Association super welterweight champion Daniel Santos (32-3-1, 23 KOs) will defend his title against undefeated, WBA No. 1-ranked mandatory challenger Yuri Foreman (27-0, 8 KOs) as the featured PPV match on the Pacquiao-Cotto "Firepower" card on Saturday from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas telecast live on HBO PPV at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

Blessed with natural skills and abilities that most top-flight boxers can only dream about, Santos has achieved a staggering list of ring accomplishments including an amateur record of 117-3 that culminated with an Olympic bronze medal in the
"I want to shine on the big stage"

Haye beats Valuev to clinch WBA Heavyweight Title - 40,5 % peak market share on German TV

David Haye is the new WBA Heavyweight Champion after clinching a points victory over Nikolai Valuev. Fighting in front of a sell-out crowd of 8,000 fans in Nuremberg, Haye was ahead 116-112 on two cards, with the third judge ruling the contest a 114-114 draw. The clash drew a sensational peak market share of 40,5 percent (8,4 million viewers) on German free-to-air giant ARD. "It's a dream come true," Haye enthused afterwards. "I've fought the biggest heavyweight champion of all time and caught him with big shots. My speed was key tonight. He has a granite chin and took my punches. I'm a guy who says what he thinks and sometimes that upsets people but I'm full of respect for Valuev, he showed he can take some big shots."

And he added: "The title means everything to me. From when I was a baby I said I would be the heavyweight champion of the world. People doubt my skills, people know I'm a puncher, a brawler but I've got skills when I have to. It wasn't as smooth as I made out but I did enough to win and that's all I care about."

Read More Photos Liakhovich, Palacios added to undercard

"DAVID vs. GOLIATH" PPV WEIGHTS & FACT SHEET

Saturday, November 7, 2009
Versischerung Arena, Nuremberg, Germany

OFFICIAL WEIGHTS

WBA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (12) – MAIN EVENT – PPV
Nicolai Valuev (50-1, 34 KOs), WBA Champion, St. Petersburg, Russia 314.6 LBS.
vs.
David Haye (22-1, 21 KOs), Challenger, London, England 216.7 LBS.

HEAVYWEIGHTS (10) – CO-FEATURE – PPV
John Ruiz (43-8-1, 29 KOs), Chelsea, Massachusetts, USA 226 LBS.
vs. Adnan Serin (19-10-1, 7 KOs), Aachen, Nordrhein, Germany 214.5 LBS.

Read More Liakhovich, Palacios added to undercard

Former Heavyweight Champion, Undefeated Cruiserweight Added to Valuev vs. Haye Card
in Nuremberg on Saturday

Former WBO Heavyweight Champion Sergei 'White Wolf' Liakhovich Returns to Ring Against Jeremy Bates; Undefeated Cruiserweight Francisco 'The Wizard' Palacios to Meet DeLeon Tinsley

NUREMBERG—Two of Don King's top fighters have been added to Saturday's card headlined by World Boxing Association heavyweight champion Nikolai "Russian Giant" Valuev his title opposing David "Hayemaker" Haye in Nuremberg, Germany, at Versicherung Arena.

Former World Boxing Organization heavyweight champion Sergei "White Wolf" Liakhovich (23-3, 14 KOs) will face dangerous veteran Jeremy "The Beast" Bates (22-16-1, 18 KOs), and undefeated cruiserweight Francisco "The Wizard" Palacios (18-0, 11 KOs) will meet DeLeon Tinsley (9-4-1, 5 KOs). Both matches are scheduled for eight rounds.

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Valuev: "Haye's comments have been
very motivating"

NUREMBERG, Germany (Nov. 4, 2009) – WBA Heavyweight Champion Nikolai Valuev has promised "something special" for David Haye when they clash in the ring on Saturday night. "The Russian Giant" cannot wait to let his fists do the talking after the challenger has wasted no chance to hurl insults at the biggest and tallest champion of all time. "His comments have been very motivating," Valuev said. "But let´s see what Haye has to offer inside the ring. I don´t think he will be able to follow it up. But I will not under-estimate him."

Valuev-Haye is promoted by Wilfried Sauerland's Sauerland Event and its Managing Director, Christian Meyer, in association with Don King Productions. The broadcast is being distributed in the United States and Canada by Integrated Sports for live viewing at 3 PM/ET – 12 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, TVN, DISH Network, Viewer's Choice, Shaw PPV and Bell TV for a suggested retail price of only $24.95. A replay will be shown that same night at 9 PM/ET, 6 PM/PT.

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Haye losing sleep ahead of Valuev showdown

It did not take David Haye long to make his presence known in Germany. Shortly after arriving at the renowned Hilton Hotel in Nuremberg on Monday, he caused a stir, insisting he could not sleep well in his bed. He wrote in his online diary at www.thesun.co.uk: "When I reached German soil I was guided towards a disgusting hotel, with a dingy room. After a quick call or two, we managed to depart the rancid lair with our legs and arms still intact. We actually ended up at a lovely five-star hotel, though we had to pay for the five-star privilege. Still, if it saves us from the guaranteed Black Death of the first place, it will be well worth the price."

And he added: "These are the sort of mind games and tactics you have to put up with when fighting abroad. They rattle some fighters, while others refuse to ever box on foreign territory. The foreign promoters are always looking to give their guy any possible advantage and they'll look to screw you around left, right and centre if they think it's going to unsettle you."

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Valuev not letting Haye get into his head
for WBA Heavyweight Title Fight Saturday's
"David vs. Goliath" PPV card live from Germany

HOBOKEN, N.J. (Nov. 2, 2009) – Two-time and reigning World Boxing Association heavyweight champion Nikolai "The Russian Giant" Valuev isn't letting constant trash- talking by 3-time world cruiserweight champion David "The Haymaker" Haye get into his head as he makes final preparations for Saturday's "David vs. Goliath" world title fight being broadcast in North America live on Pay-Per-View from Nuremberg, Germany.

Valuev (50-1, 34 KOs), from St. Petersburg, Russia, is the tallest and heaviest champion in history at an unnerving 7 feet and 325 pounds, who has defeated a trio of heavyweight champions -- Evander "The Real Deal" Holyfield, John "The Quietman" Ruiz (twice), and Sergei Liakhovich. With his obvious physical advantages, coupled by invaluable ring experience, Valuev will not be intimidated by Haye's "smack."

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Valuev arrives in Nuremberg;
Ruiz, Lyakhovich to fight on undercard

Six days before his hotly-anticipated clash with David Haye, WBA Heavyweight Champion Nikolai Valuev arrived in Nuremberg on Sunday evening. "I am in great shape and I will take home my title," the Russian Giant said. "I really look forward to the fight." Two big names have been added to the undercard. Former world champion John Ruiz (43-8, 29 KOs) will take on Germany´s Adnan Serin (19-10, 7 KOs), while fellow ex-champion Sergey Lyakhovich (23-3, 14 KOs) comes cruiserweight sensation Alexander Frenkel (20-0, 16 KOs) will also display his rising talents against former IBF Cruiserweight Champion (Picture Credit: Norbert Duell) < Kelvin Davis (24-10, 17 KOs)




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FLASH QUOTES
JOSEPH AGBEKO VS. YONNHY PEREZ

JOSEPH AGBEKO

"He head butted me in round 10.  I don't think that was fair.  The reply clearly shows what happened.  I was fighting well to that point.  I thought I was winning the fight.  Perez seemed energized after being awarded the knockdown and I was never the same after his head hit mine.  We will never know what would have happened had there not been a head butt."

YONNHY PEREZ

"I knew I was winning the rounds and I deserved to get the victory.  I trained to throw a lot of punches.  I know Agbeko likes to throw a lot of punches, so I knew I had to be better conditioned.  All the hard work and preparation paid off.  This is a dream come true.  (On the knockdown)  I don't think he was in good shape.  I think he went down to catch his breath.

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Former Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson
Joins DonKingTV.com 'Halloween Thrilla'
Broadcast Team on Saturday From Treasure Island
in Las Vegas;

Fight Card Begins at 6 PM ET/3 PM PT/10 PM GMT

WBC USNBC International Titleholder Ray 'The Rainman' Austin Risks Championship Against Former Top-Ranked Heavyweight DaVarryl 'Touch of Sleep' Williamson;

Rising Heavyweight Knockout Artist Bermane 'B-Ware' Stiverne
And Undefeated Fighters 'King' James De La Rosa and Nelson Linares Included

LAS VEGAS (October 31, 2009) - Don King and Mike Tyson have reunited.

 "Oh what a glorious day," Event Page DonKingTV.com News Video

DON KING TAKES OVER THE TI PIRATE SHIP;
JOSEPH KING KONG AGBEKO, YONNHY PEREZ,
ANTONIO DEMARCO, JOSE ALFARO
FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, Treasure Island Pirate Ship,
Treasure Island Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas

Don King took over the famous Pirate Ship at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip on Wednesday for the final press conference before Saturday's "Halloween Thrilla" world championship doubleheader at the TI and live on SHOWTIME®  (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).

Assembled media and several hundred curious onlookers watched in amazement and were entertained as "Captain" King took over the iconic ship with the friendly help of TI's performing Pirates and Sirens.

 "The fight is almost here and I am very excited" Event Page Media Workout Pre-fight Articles

King Arthur backs Valuev

King Arthur Abraham believes that Nikolai Valuev will successfully defend his WBA Heavyweight Title against David Haye. The Russian Giant takes on the British challenger in Nuremberg on November 7. Fresh off a mini vacation in Rome following his spectacular Super Six World Boxing Classic KO victory over Jermain Taylor, King Arthur popped into the Max-Schmeling-Gym today where Valuev held an open training session for the press.

"I think Nikolai is going to win," King Arthur said. "For Haye it will be difficult to come out of cruiserweight and fight a man that is as tall and heavy as Valuev. I think Haye will tire towards the end because he has a lot of size to push away. Haye is a good boxer, no doubt about that, but I believe that Niko will take care of business. He will control the fight with his long left jab."

Photos: Sauerland Event/Photo Wende

Press Conference in Nuremburg Fight Announcement

PEREZ SAYS HE’LL COME DRESSED
AS WORLD CHAMPION;
KING KONG SAYS CHALLENGER NEEDS
REALITY CHECK;

TOP CONTENDERS ANTONIO DEMARCO, JOSE ALFARO, DAVARRYL WILLIAMSON
MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (Oct. 27, 2009) - Growing up in Colombia, Yonnhy Perez would go as a chef on Halloween, "or maybe Dracula," he said, "because where I’m from Halloween is called the Day of the Witch."

When the unbeaten, No. 1-ranked Perez (19-0, 14 KOs) of Santa Fe Springs, Calif., by way of Colombia, challenges International Boxing Federation (IBF) bantamweight champion Joseph King Kong Agbeko (27-1, 22 KOs) of Bronx, N.Y., by way of Accra, Ghana, this Saturday in the main event at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on SHOWTIME® (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast), he says he’ll "come dressed as a world champion.
"Saturday is going to be my night" Event Page Press Conference Pre-fight Articles

World Championship Doubleheader and
Stacked Undercard For 'Halloween Thrilla'
Saturday at Treasure Island in Vegas

LAS VEGAS (October 25, 2009) - International Boxing Federation bantamweight champion Joseph King Kong Agbeko has predicted a knockout when he meets undefeated, No. 1-Ranked mandatory challenger Yonnhy "El Colombiano" Perez on Halloween (Saturday, Oct. 31) at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

A second world title will be up for grabs in the co-feature when World Boxing Council No. 1-ranked lightweight Antonio DeMarco faces former World Boxing Association lightweight champion Jose Alfaro for the WBC lightweight interim championship.  Both fights are scheduled for 12 rounds and will be televised live on SHOWTIME beginning at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).  

Tickets to the event live in the Treasure Island Ballroom—all priced at $200 each, plus tax and fees—can be purchased through the Treasure Island box office or by calling (866) 712-9308 or (702) 894-7723. 
"This is a first at Treasure Island" Event Page Pre-fight Articles

KING KONG 'CRASHES' YONNHY PEREZ WORKOUT!

SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. (Oct. 22, 2009) - Dominating International Boxing Federation (IBF) bantamweight champion Joseph King Kong Agbeko and No. 1-Ranked mandatory challenger Yonnhy "El Colombiano" Perez participated in a frightful media workout at Perez's gym in Santa Fe Springs, Calif., just nine days before their crucial world title fight on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31, LIVE on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET/PT) in the first boxing match at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

Agbeko crashed Perez's training camp at the Santa Fe Springs Activity Center, giving the media a glimpse into how the two 118-pounders are preparing for the world title showdown.  The fighters worked out, talked some trash and got into the spirit of Halloween a week early by posing together at a haunted house inside the Activity Center.

A second world title will be up for grabs when World Boxing Council No. 1-ranked lightweight Antonio "Tony" DeMarco faces former World Boxing Association lightweight champion Jose Alfaro for the WBC lightweight interim championship
"when you become a champion, everyone thinks about beating you" Event Page Pre-fight Articles

JOSEPH KING KONG AGBEKO & YONNHY PEREZ, PROMOTERS DON KING & GARY SHAW
CONFERENCE CALL HIGHLIGHTS

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (October 21, 2009) - Agbeko (27-1, 22 KOs), of Bronx, N.Y., by way of Accra, Ghana, and Perez (19-0, 17 KOs), of Santa Fe Springs, Calif., via Cartagena, Colombia, participated in a media conference call on Tuesday as they prepare for their world championship showdown on Saturday, Oct. 31, at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and live on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).  In the co-feature, WBC No. 1-ranked lightweight Antonio DeMarco (22-1-1, 16 KOs), of Tijuana, Mexico, will meet hard-hitting former WBA 135-pound champion Jose Alfaro (23-4, 20 KOs), of Nagarote, Nicaragua.  Both fights are 12-rounders.

Defending IBF bantamweight champion Agbeko has boldly predicted a knockout over undefeated and IBF No. 1-ranked mandatory challenger Perez when they meet on Halloween.

Opening comments Lead Release Event Page Agbeko predicts KO over Perez Pre-fight Articles

Treasure Island to Host First Boxing Match
in Property's History

T.I. Partners with Don King Productions
For World Championship Boxing Doubleheader

Las Vegas (Oct. 16, 2009) - The boxing capital of the world will experience a first as Treasure Island Hotel & Casino hosts its first boxing event on Saturday, Oct. 31.  Partnering with Don King Productions, the event has two world championship bouts slated to begin at 6 p.m. PT and several more exciting undercard attractions will precede these matches. (Tickets are on sale now)

"I am thrilled to begin Treasure Island's boxing career with a legend," said Phil Ruffin, CEO and President of Treasure Island Hotel & Casino. "Like me, Don King is an American original, a true entrepreneur. Together, we look forward to some thrilling Halloween bouts and an exciting boxing future."

I have found treasure in Las Vegas and boxing fans can too Lead Release Event Page Agbeko predicts KO over Perez

Don King is Back in Las Vegas with the Great Phil Ruffin; Promoter Sends King Kong to Treasure Island
for Halloween

Don King is Back in Las Vegas with the Great Phil Ruffin; Promoter Sends King Kong to Treasure Island for Halloween

IBF Bantamweight World Champion Joseph King Kong Agbeko will Defend His Crown Against No. 1-Ranked Mandatory Challenger Yohnny 'El Colombiano' Perez At the First Boxing Event Ever Staged at Treasure Island in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NV (October 1, 2009) - Dominating International Boxing Federation bantamweight champion Joseph King Kong Agbeko will face undefeated, No. 1-Ranked mandatory challenger Yohnny "El Colombiano" Perez on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31, in the first boxing match at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

King: 'Let's Go on a Treasure Hunt; You Can Find Your Treasure at the T.I.' Event Page Agbeko predicts knockout over Perez

Charles E. Lomax
March 24, 1924 to Sept. 20, 2009

BOCA RATON, Fla. (September 23, 2009) - Charles E. Lomax, the first African American to become a partner at the powerhouse law firm of Sidley & Austin and later general counsel for legendary promoter Don King where he helped negotiate some of the biggest contracts in boxing, televised-sports and entertainment history, died on Sunday at Hospice by the Sea in Boca Raton, Fla.

Mr. Lomax had battled pancreatic cancer for over two years. He was 85.

Mr. Lomax was one of the first African American attorneys hired by the United States Internal Revenue Service in 1952. From that time through 1974, he served with distinction in the offices of the chief counsel and the Chicago regional counsel of the I.R.S.

He made history in 1975, becoming the first African American named partner at Sidley & Austin, the largest and most prestigious law firm in Chicago whose origins trace to 1866, paving the way for future Sidley & Austin lawyers like Barack and Michelle Obama. Charlie Lomax was a great friend of mine and a giant of the legal profession

Valuev-Haye press conference in Nuremberg – "David versus Goliath"

WBA Heavyweight Champion Nikolai Valuev and David Haye today came face-to-face for the first time ahead of their title clash in Nuremberg on November 7. "I believe I can knock him out," Haye told a packed press conference at the Arena Nurnberger Versicherung. "I will take the title home with me."

Haye admitted that the preparation for the biggest fight of his life will be a difficult one. "It is hard to find sparring partners that are as tall as him," he said. "But we will find some. This will be a true David-versus-Goliath battle. I am much faster than him and I will win."

The Russian Giant certainly holds a different view. "Even though I have not fought for quite a while, I did not sit back and relax," he stated. "I only had to take this long break because Ruslan Chagaev could not fight me. I have started my preparations for the fight at the end of June. In the past weeks I have been preparing specially for David Haye. He is a strong challenger but he will not beat me."

David vs. Goliath Fight Announcement

Tickets On Sale in Poland for Golota vs. Adamek

LODZ, Poland (September 16, 2009) - Tickets went on sale yesterday in Lodz, Poland, for the match between the best Polish heavyweight in history, Andrew Golota, and the best non-heavyweight Polish fighter, Tomasz Adamek, which will take place on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Arena Lodz.

"Tickets are now on sale and everything is on schedule for the Polish Fight of the Century," promoter Zyggi Rozalski said.  "Demand for this event in Poland is very high."

Tickets priced at $90, $55 and $27, with a limited number of premium seats available for $345, are available online at www.biletyna.pl, www.eventim.pl, www.ticketonline.pl and www.ebilet.pl.

Powerhouse Polish television network Polsat, who is co-promoting the event, will televise the fight live throughout Poland as well. Read More Lead Release Fight Poster

IBF Cruiserweight Champion Tomasz Adamek
Makes Bold Move to Heavyweight
To Face Fellow Countryman Andrew Golota

The Two Best Polish Fighters in History Will Fight for Country's Pride

LODZ, Poland (August 27, 2009) - International Boxing Federation cruiserweight champion Tomasz Adamek has made a bold move up to heavyweight to face the best Polish heavyweight ever, Andrew Golota, on Saturday, Oct. 24 in the new Lodz Arena in Lodz, Poland.

Golota and Adamek appeared at a media-packed press conference on Tuesday at the Warsaw Marriott to announce what the Polish media have dubbed as, "The Polish Fight of the Century."  Interest for this fight is so great in Poland that three national television outlets carried the press conference live.

Interestingly, Adamek (38-1, 26 KOs), from Gilowice, Read More Tickets on Sale Now Fight Poster

Campbell Vindicated!
TKO Verdict Overturned to No Contest

By Kenneth Miller Sentinel Managing Editor

LOS ANGELES, CA (August 25, 2009) - Former undisputed lightweight champion Nate Campbell said that he felt more nervous at the Junipero Serra State Building August 24 than he was in the ring against Timothy Bradley on August 1 at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort for their WBO 140-pound championship clash.

As it turned out it was a good reason for Campbell's anxiety because the California State Athletic Commission  (CSAC) took much longer than expect to overturn Bradley's  3rd round TKO victory, but ultimately got it right when it voted to overturn the verdict to a No Contest.

Not only did the ruling last much longer than the fight, but it also took some unexpected twist and turns as the CSAC heard testimony from Campbell, his lawyer and co-promoter, and Bradley his co-promoter and his father and manager Timothy Bradley Sr. Read More Related links

DON KING'S BIRTHDAY WISH

Deerfield Beach, FL (August 20, 2009) - Don King is celebrating his 78th birthday today, and his birthday wish is for the California State Athletic Commission to correct the decision made in the Aug. 1 WBO junior welterweight championship featuring Tim Bradley and Nate Campbell in favor of a "no contest" ruling when they meet on Monday.
 
"Everyone, including the referee, saw the accidental head butt between Nate and Timmy in the second round," King said of what caused a gash over Campbell's eye that led the ringside physician to recommend a halt to the contest.  "Al Bernstein of SHOWTIME, all of the journalists and boxing fans around the world are in agreement the fight should have been ruled no contest after that head butt.
 
"Today is my birthday, and my birthday wish is that the CSAC rights this wrong on Monday at their hearing, just as the CSAC rightly corrected itself last year in a similar situation involving Hasim Rahman and James Toney, where they changed the ruling to no decision.

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De La Rosa to fight for Don King Promotions

SOURCE: ROY HESS, The Brownsville Herald

DEERFIELD BEACH, FL (August 9, 2009) - James De La Rosa's boxing career received a boost last week when he signed with Don King Promotions.

The Harlingen welterweight (19-0, 12 knockouts), his father, Pete, and manager/trainer Danny Smith went to Florida and signed with King on Thursday.

"It feels real good," De La Rosa said. "It's like the beginning of a new chapter to my boxing career, and it's going to help me a lot."

It has been reported De La Rosa and his father recently decided the fighter should file for bankruptcy after James' pickup was repossessed. Apparently, De La Rosa's financial situation had taken a turn for the worse. Any previous contracts were nullified by filing for bankruptcy. ...Read More

Devon Alexander receives 'Key to the City' of St. Louis

Newly crowned WBC super lightweight champion Devon Alexander "The Great" accepted a Key to the City from St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay today at City Hall. Slay congratulated Alexander, 22, on winning his first world title on Saturday and for setting a great example for young people by showing the benefits of hard work, dedication and avoidance of drugs and alcohol. PHOTO CREDIT:  BOB BARTON

And Still…Champion! Don King Productions
Among all promoters DKP edges Top Rank
with most world championship fighters

By Kenneth Miller Donking.com

Don King the boss of Deerfield, Florida based Don King Productions has beat his old time nemeses one more time in the recent category of promoter with the most championship fighters.

Arum, who said this week that he is not the least bit surprised at the success DKP has enjoyed with nine champions compared to Top Rank's eight championship fighters and praised his former nemesis, calling King a friend.

Don King Productions leads all promoters with championship fighters besting Golden Boy Promotions of Los Angeles, Gary Shaw Productions of New Jersey, Main Events of New Jersey, DiBella Entertainment of New York and Goossen Tutor of Sherman Oaks, California "We know what we are doing..."

SIX QUESTIONS WITH DEVON ALEXANDER 'THE GREAT' WHO FACES JUNIOR WITTER FOR WBC SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Saturday, August 1, Live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT From
THE SHOW at Agua Caliente Resort * Casino * Spa

NEW YORK (July 28, 2009) - Devon Alexander "The Great" knows the big knock against him: He's young and lacks experience. But that's not going to stop the 22-year-old from putting on a show for the SHOWTIME viewing audience come Saturday night during the first half of a world championship doubleheader.

The undefeated No. 2-rated Alexander (18-0, 11 KOs) of St. Louis will face No. 3 Junior Witter (37-2-2, 22 KOs) of England for the World Boxing Council (WBC) belt that Timothy "Desert Storm" Bradley Jr., voluntarily relinquished. Their eagerly awaited showdown will air live on SHOWTIME® (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast) and will precede the 140-pound world title fight between unbeaten World Boxing Organization (WBO) 140-pound champion Bradley (24-0, 11 KOs) of North Palm Springs, Calif.,
...Read More Alexander vs. Witter Campbell vs. Bradley Event Page Yahoo Sports Article

Moses retains WBA 135lb crown!

SOURCE: FightNews.com

WBA lightweight champion Paulus Moses (25-0, 17 KOs) retained his world title by unanimous decision over Takehiro Shimada (23-5-1, 16 KOs) on Saturday night at the Windhoek Country Club Resort in Windhoek, Namibia. Scores were 119-109, 119-108 and 118-110 for Moses, who successfully defended his belt for the first time. Raising the hand of the Don King Productions champion is the former president of Namibia for 16 years, Dr. Sam Nujoma.

IN PHOTOS: ELIO ROJAS GETS HIS WBC BELT

DEERFIELD BEACH, FL (July 22, 2009) -Newly crowned WBC featherweight champion Elio "The Kid" Rojas (21-1, 13 KOs) arrived at Don King's office in South Florida today to receive his belt that had been rush-delivered by the WBC from Mexico.  
 
See pictures where Rojas appears with his promoter Don King and longtime manager Tony Tineo.
 
Rojas fought in Tokyo on July 14 and took champion Takahiro Aoh's strap by unanimous decision.  It was his first world title appearance. 

The 26-year-old 126-pound titlist already celebrated in his adopted hometown of Brooklyn, N.Y., and now plans a truimphant return visit to his native Dominican Republic over the weekend.

...Read More Rojas wins WBC Featherweight Championship Homecoming Celebration

American Legion Resolves Lawsuit with KingVision

CHINO, Calif. (July 15, 2009) - The American Legion Post 299 in Chino, Calif., takes great pleasure in announcing that it has reached an amicable resolution of the lawsuit brought forth against its organization for the unlawful exhibition of the "Bring On The Titans" boxing telecast between Roy Jones Jr. and Felix Trinidad that took place on Jan. 19, 2008, at Madison Square Garden.  

"The American Legion Post 299 wishes to thank Mr. Don King, Don King Productions, Inc., and KingVision Pay-Per-View, Ltd. for their assistance in bringing the matter to a timely conclusion" said Mr. Don Avila, Commander of the Post.  "Our organization is most grateful for the consideration of Mr. King and his companies and we have taken immediate measures to ensure that all future PPV telecasts are properly licensed.  Despite the fact we are a non-profit veterans organization, we recognize that we too are subject to commercial licensing requirements and we urge all veterans and fraternal organizations to ensure they respect the intellectual property rights of the promoters and distributors of PPV sporting events." ...Read More

DK visits troops in Iraq Student veterans receive DK scholarships

Don King Boxing™ is Now Available from 2K Sports

NEW YORK, Mar 31, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) ----2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO: 8.17, -0.18, -2.16%), today announced that Don King Boxing is now available in retail stores throughout North America for the Wii(TM: 67.15, 3.71, 5.85%) home video game system from Nintendo and Nintendo DS
(TM: 67.15, 3.71, 5.85%).

"Don King Boxing is a game that was tailor-made for the Wii and we're very excited for it to be in gamers' hands," said Christoph Hartmann, 2K president. "The use of the Wii Balance Board(TM: 67.15, 3.71, 5.85%) is really intuitive, as you're dodging punches in a fight or jumping rope in the Fitness section. You'll certainly make full use of everything Wii has to offer with this game." ...Read the full article


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All hail to the King as he holds court in Tel Aviv.
The larger-than-life fight promoter
speaks to the 'Post' about Israel, peace, boxing
and the link that ties them all together

Note: The Friday Interview - Jerusalem Post BEN SOLOMON October 31, 2008

From the moment he walked into the Shelah Lounge in Tel Aviv's Dan Hotel on Monday, Don King exuded his trademark eccentricity.

His hair was as white as snow and pointing straight towards the heavens. He sported a denim jacket covered with glittered stars and stripes, marine pins and, on the left shoulder, an enormous airbrushed picture of his own face. Moreover, he seemed to enjoy the entire room of people examining ...Read More Photos About the Peres Center Announcement

Don King inducted into the American Gaming Association Hall of Fame

Don King was honored by the American Gaming Association with induction in the Gaming Hall of Fame at their 20th annual charity dinner and ceremony on Tuesday at the Red Rock Hotel & Spa in Las Vegas.

King has promoted dozens of historic boxing events in Las Vegas and Atlantic City that helped these tourism cities become two of the top destination resorts in the world.

King was joined by chef-proprietor Emeril Lagasse, fellow boxing promoter Bob Arum and riverboat gaming pioneer Bernard Goldstein, founder of Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.

King promoted or co-promoted 12 of the top 20 highest-grossing live gates in the history of the state of Nevada, including four of the top five. He still holds the record for highest attendance ever at a boxing match in Nevada, Larry Holmes vs. Gerry Cooney at the outdoor stadium at Caesars Palace with 29,214 spectators on June 11, 1982. ...Read More LIFE LESSONS WITH DON KING

Six student veterans receive new
Don King scholarships

Source: Patriot Talon

University President Rodney H. Mabry announced the first recipients of the "Only in America" Don King scholarship on Aug. 29.

The six recipients were: senior Darrell Geisendorff; juniors Steven Harbaugh and Miguel Garcia; sophomores Adrian Lopez, Jack Adams and Daniel Gibson.

The new scholarship was announced in March 2008 and funded by proceeds from a R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center visit by King, a boxing promoter. The scholarship was designed to recognize the contributions of military men and women by providing scholarships to them or their dependents.


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