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### Briggs files major lawsuit

Posted on 27 January 2011 by felipe

January 25th 2011:

Former two-time world heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs, who spent 12 days in a German hospital after sustaining a wicked, 12-round beating at the hands of current world champion Vitali Klitschko in October, is fighting back. But, this time, the Brooklyn born and raised Briggs is not targeting an opponent in the ring. Briggs claims that he has been a victim of a “ripoff” on two fronts by his former promoters and business partners, part and parcel of which includes documents in which his signature was “forged.”

On Tuesday, Briggs filed a lawsuit in New York State Supreme Court, alleging breach of fiduciary duty, conversion, unjust enrichment and breach of contract against Gregory D. Cohen, Shelly Finkel and Barry Honig, and their boxing and entertainment promotional company, Empire Sports & Entertainment. In the legal filing, which seeks compensatory and punitive damages, Briggs said that he agreed to fight the powerful Klitschko with the understanding that he would be paid a purse of $750,000, but that he wound up with a mere $25,000, after he returned to the United States after the prolonged hospital stay in Hamburg.

Among Briggs’ fight injuries were a torn left bicep, a left tendon rupture and serious damage to his eyes. “To add insult to injury,” the lawsuit alleges, “the defendants deducted the cost of Briggs’ hospitalization from the understated purse of the bout.”

Also, according to attorneys Jethro M. Eisenstein of Profeta & Eisenstein and Michael Marley, the defendants have also denied the fighter, now age 39 and still nursing what may be career-ending injuries from the Klitschko bout, “the compensation he was promised and to which he was entitled for his services to Golden Empire, Empire and Holdings.”

Briggs contends that the two original, “50 percent” shareholders in fledgling Golden Empire, which later became Empire, were himself and Cohen and that he invested untold hours and used his prominent name in the sport to recruit and then sign talented boxers from different countries, including the Dominican Republic and Sweden, to promotional deals with Golden Empire which later became Empire.

Former world heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman, was personally recruited by Briggs to sign with the company. Briggs also claims to have had a major role in Golden Empire/Empire expanding from boxing into the music business where the boxer “introduced Cohen and Finkel to major players” in that field.

The lawsuit alleges that the Briggs-Klitschko bout came about after Finkel became Chief Executive Officer of Empire and that Finkel was, at the same time, a consultant to Klitschko’s promotional company, K2 Promotions.

“At all times,” the lawsuit says, “Cohen, Honig and Finkel were in a fiduciary relationship with Briggs, as officers of a company in which Briggs held an ownership interest which obliged these defendants to act with scrupulous good faith in their dealings with Briggs.”

Not long after Briggs flew back from Germany, the lawsuit says the defendants released him from the boxing promotional agreement. The lawsuit says that “defendants have denied Briggs the compensation he was promised and to which he was entitled to for his services to Golden Empire, Empire and Holdings.

“By their manipulation of successor corporations, defendants Cohen, Finkel and Honig have sought to dilute and diminish to the vanishing point the ownership interest Briggs has in the enterprise.”

Finally, the lawsuit alleges “Briggs understood and believed that his ownership interest in Golden Empire would ensure a promotional relationship in which his interests would always be advanced and protected.”

And then, expecting to be paid $750,000 for his brave stand in taking “a brutal beating” from Klitschko, Briggs was paid $25,000 and “terminated” from Empire’s roster.

Fightnews.com

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### NEW LEGEND BOXING PROMOTIONS INAUGURAL BOXING CARD ON FRIDAY MARCH 4TH AT CORDON BLEU IN WOODHAVEN, NEW YORK

Posted on 19 January 2011 by felipe

QUEENS, NY (January 18, 2011)—On Friday night March 4th, The first ever show promoted by New Legend Boxing Promotions will take place at the Cordon Bleu Banquet Hall in Woodhaven, New York.

In the main event, former amateur standout and undefeated Super Middleweight Will Rosinsky will see action in an eight round bout against Alfredo Trevino.

“We are very excited about promoting our first event”, said Felipe Gomez, who along with Tony Giani, Mike Chapman and Kevin O’Sullivan comprise New Legend Boxing Promotions.

“We have had the New Legend Boxing Gym and we have lots of great talent there so promoting is the next logical step to showcase these young fighters”

Rosinsky of Queens, New York is a four time New York Golden Gloves champion and a U.S. National Champion, and brings in a perfect ledger of 13-0 with seven wins coming via knockout.

He already has several signature wins which include decisions over Alexander Mancea (8-2) and Markus Gonzalez (7-2). In his last bout, Rosinksy scored a eight round unanimous decision over fellow unbeaten Yasin Rashid (7-0) on November 20th in Brooklyn.

Trevino of Sonora, Mexico has a record of 6-1 with one knockout.

Trevino won his first four professional bouts and only losing to currant world champion Rigoberto Alvarez (29-2).

Trevino has won two in a row which includes his last bout where he scored a six round unanimous decision over Vicente Silva (18-10-3) on November 12th in Mexico

There will be three six round-co features that will have some great local talent on display.

In a Super Bantamweight bout, undefeated Juan Dominguez (6-0, 4 KO’s) will take on an opponent to be named.

Dominguez, a former Golden Gloves Champion has won his last four bouts via stoppage, and is coming off a second round stoppage over Johnny Rodriguez on December 19th in Dominguez’ native homeland of the Dominican Republic.

Joel Castillo (7-0, 4 KO’s) of the Bronx, New York will also see action in a six rounder.

Castillo is coming off a second round stoppage over Angel Gonzalez on December 16th in New York City.

After a four and a half year layoff, Light Heavyweight Aneudi Santos will return in a Light Heavyweight bout.

Santos of Freeport, New York has a record of 12-5 with nine knockouts.

Santos won his first ten fights and holds a victory over Aaron Norwood (21-3-2). He is coming off an eight round unanimous decision loss to John Vargas (17-1) way back on August 12, 2006.

Santos opponent will be named.

There will be seven four round bouts on the card.

In a Super Featherweight bout, George Santiago (1-1, 1 KO) of Brooklyn, NY will take on pro debuting Tyrone Brannon.

Super Featherweight Rafael Vazquez (3-0, 2 KO’s) of Brooklyn, NY will take on an opponent to be named.

Jr. Welterweight Jose Peralta (1-0, 1 KO) of Queens, NY will take on an opponent to be named.

Featherweight Kristian Vasquez (1-0, 1 KO) of Shirley, NY will take on an opponent to be named.

Pro debuting Heavyweight Vinny Celentano of Howard Beach will take on Richard Mason (0-2) of Long Island, New York.

Lightweight Edward Valdez (3-8-2, 2 KO’s) of New York City will battle Angel Torres (2-4-2, 1 KO) of Yonkers, NY.

Ladies Lightweight sensation Patty “Boom Boom” Alcivar (3-0, 3 KO’s) of Queens will see action in a Super Flyweight bout against Laura Gomes (3-2) of Sonora, Mexico

Tickets for this fantastic show are priced at $40; $60; and $80 with special VIP tables costing $1500 (seating for ten at the table) and can be purchased by calling New Legend Boxing Gym at 718-487-4474

Cordon Bleu is located at
96-01 Jamaica Avenue
Woodhaven, NY 11421

by Marc Abrams on 18 January 2011

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### Wolak to face Foreman

Posted on 17 January 2011 by felipe

Polish junior middleweight contender Pawel “Raging Bull” Wolak (28-1, 18 KOs) once again will look to add that elusive signature victory on his resume, that could vault him into a world title shot when he faces former WBA champion Yuri Foreman (28-1, 8 KOs) on March 12th at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas Nevada. The fight will be a supporting bout for the Miguel Cotto-Ricardo Mayorga Showtime pay per view card promoted by Top Rank.

The signature victory could have happened back on December 4th when Wolak entered into a contract as a late replacement to fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. It was a roller coaster ride from the time the fight was signed.

“It was very difficult for me psychologically,” said Wolak. “I was preparing for another fight at junior middleweight, when we were asked to take on Chavez, Jr. at middleweight. We accepted and then the following weekend we were told that he would be unable to make the weight. We agreed to move up even further in weight so that the fight would go through. Then on the Monday before the fight, we are told that Chavez Jr. had a high fever and had to pull out of the fight. I was mentally preparing myself to fight a main event with Chavez Jr., and then going to a lesser bout with a fighter who I (had) barely watched a couple of rounds of, was emotionally draining.”

In stepped WBC youth world junior middleweight champion Jose Pinzon and Wolak was asked to lose weight and get further down to the middleweight limit.

“Going up in weight and then having to take off again for a last minute replacement was very tough.”

Wolak did make weight though and the bout went on as planned. The risky fight almost had a difficult ending for the Polish sensation, who was sent the canvas for the first time of his career in the second round. Wolak however, showed the will and tenacity of a future champion as he rose to his feet and battled back, winning every subsequent round on his way to a seventh round stoppage of the very tough Pinzon.

Now Wolak will once again get his shot at the elusive signature victory that has eluded him, when he squares off with Yuri Foreman.

“It is really strange fighting Foreman,” said Wolak, “I know Yuri so well, having trained side by side with him as he prepared for the Cotto fight. I watched him sparring and I know he is always in great shape. This is going to be a very tough fight, but I know this is the type of fight that I need to win if I am going to be a world champion.”

Wolak ranked #7 in the world by the WBA, will have another plus in his camp. Respected trainer Tommy Brooks returns to his corner to work alongside “Terrific” Aroz Gist.

Brooks had also trained Foremen for several fights so he knows his style well.

Manager Ivan Edwards stated the importance of adding Brooks to the corner: “I know that Brooks and ‘Terrific’ are great trainers. Brook’s familiarity with Foreman could be a pivotal key to the victory for Wolak.”

Edwards has meticulously and methodically moved Wolak up the ladder into national contention and he is aware that Foreman will be Wolak’s biggest test. “I know Foreman is a tough fighter, but I believe Wolak’s tremendous pressure, will and determination to become a champion will allow him to stop Foreman inside of the twelve round distance.”

The fight is the ultimate clash of styles. Foreman, likes to stick and move while Wolak is a pressure fighter.

Wolak knows he must adhere to his game plan, if he is to pull out the biggest victory of his professional career.

“I know I have to be in great shape and work my game plan, round by round, cutting off the ring,” outlined Wolak. “He is not a big puncher, so hopefully I can get to him. I plan to maximize the positives and come out with the victory.”

Wolak is not looking past his showdown with Foreman but he knows a win over the former junior middleweight champ will push him closer to his goal of fighting Chavez Jr. or a current champion.

“Right now my thoughts are only on Foreman, but should I come out uninjured and victorious, I would love to immediately turn around to fight Chavez Jr. or (IBF jr middleweight champion) Cornelius “K9” Bundrage or some of the other top fighters in the middleweight or junior middleweight division. That is only the logical step.”

This will be a battle you won’t want to miss.

By Matt Thompson
Photo: Big Joe Miranda

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## Tags: barrett, davis, gunz, monte, two

### Monte “Two Gunz” Barrett to come out blazing against Davis

Posted on 15 January 2011 by admin

CHARLOTTE, NC (January 15, 2011) – Former world title challenger Monte “Two Gunz” Barrett is involved in a crossroads fight every time he steps into the ring. His next action is scheduled for January 22nd against Charles Davis in one of four pay-per-view fights on the “Redemption In America: The Journey Begins Now” card, headlined by living legend Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield (43-10-2, 28 KOs) defending his World Boxing Federation heavyweight title against challenger Sherman “Tank”Williams (34-11-2, 19 KOs), live from America’s resort — The Greenbrier’s Colonial Hall — in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.“Redemption In American,” presented by ARK Promotions in association with The Greenbrier, will be distributed in North American by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 9 PM/ET 6 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay per view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, Avail-TVN and DISH Network in the United States, as well as Viewer’s Choice and Shaw PPV in Canada, for a suggested retail price of only $29.95.

“Redemption” will fuse world class boxing and entertainment; showcasing a production that includes high-energy music presented by Broadway performers, along with dancers and aerial artists. World-renowned saxophone player Clarence Clemons will also headline a live band between rounds and throughout the night.

Competitive, entertaining undercard fights will set the stage for the main event showcasing Holyfield on his journey to become the first heavyweight champion to regain the co Barrett (34-9, 20 KOs) takes on Davis (19-21-2, 4 KOs), the former WBC Latino Heavyweight Champion, in a 10-rounder. Barrett was supposed to retire after his July 17th draw with WBO No. 2 rated David Tua, but an HBO job was put on hold due to economics. “I figured I had 3-4 good fights left in me but I was prepared to retire and work in the business side of boxing,” Monte explained, “It didn’t work out, at least for now, and I’m back doing what I do best – box! I was training with some MMA guys and it got the fire in me back, so I took the Tua fight and as a 14-1 underdog I got a draw. Does that tell you who really won that fight?

“My options are to fight Tua again. I’m 39 but with science and technology, being 39 today is like 30. Boxing is a very physical sport and the modern wonders of technology have helped boxers the most of all. We just don’t eat anything like Ali did in his day. There are strict diets and supplements. We’re experiencing the challenge of the body and mind. When I’m fully focused I can be my best and beat Tua. I’m going to stay busy until he mans-up and signs a contract to fight me in New Zealand. ”

The vastly experienced Barrett has defeated the likes of Greg Page, Tye Fields, Owen Beck and Dominick Guinn and fought world champions Wladimir Klitschko, Hasim Rahman for the Interim WBC title, Nikolay Valuev for the WBA World Heavyweight Championship, and David Haye.

Joining Holyfield-Williams and Barrett-Davis on PPV is World Boxing Federation Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion Travis “GW Hope” Kauffman (21-1 (16 KOs) versus 7’ 2” Julius “Towering Inferno” Long (15-14, 13 KOs) in an 8-round match, as well as an interesting opening bout between Lithuania-native Donatas Boundoravas (10-1-1, 3 KOs) and undefeated Willie Fortune (9-0, 5 KOs), of Detroit, in a 6-round bout.

Fighting on the non-PPV segment of “Redemption” is NABA Heavyweight Champion Cedric “The Bos”Boswell (32-1, 25 KOs), rated No. 19 by the WBC, defending his title against Dominique “Diamond”Alexander (19-9, 9 KOs) a 10-rounder. Also on the undercard are a pair of 8-round bouts featuring unbeaten Detroit middleweight Domonique Dolton (9-0, 7 KOs) against Venezuelan veteran Marcos“The Terminator” Primera (20-22-2, 13 KOs), and 2008 US National AAU lightweight champion, Cleveland junior welterweight Miguel “Silky Smooth” Gonzalez (12-2, 11 KOs), meets 31-fight veteranRamon “Che” Guevara.

All fights and fighters are subject to change.

Ticket/hotel packages can be purchased at www.greenbrier.com or by calling 1.800.453.4858. Deadline to book reservations is Jan. 21.

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### 10 yr old Brianna Gomez training at New Legend Boxing

Posted on 14 January 2011 by admin

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