Douglin Inks With Haymon

Morganville, NJ (January 12, 2011) – Junior Middleweight sensation Denis “Da Mommas Boy” Douglin has signed an exclusive agreement with world renowned advisor Al Haymon.

 

Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in professional boxing, Haymon’s impressive clientele includes Floyd Mayweather, Paul Williams, Andre Berto, Daniel Jacobs and Antonio Tarver amongst others. His fighters all have appeared in lucrative bouts and on the biggest fight cards to ensure maximum exposure, which is exactly what Douglin was looking for.

 

“I’m excited about working with Al,” said Douglin, who was voted as New Jersey’s best prospect by a panel of local journalists. “He’s done great things for his fighters and I’m happy to have him as part of the team. 2011 is definitely going to be a huge year for me.”

 

A 2008 National Golden Gloves Champion, Douglin’s unblemished professional ledger stands at 12-0 with 8 wins by knockout. He was a perfect 6-0 with 5 stoppages in 2010 and is recognized amongst the top prospects on the east coast. In addition to his well rounded skill set, many in the boxing world have taken an interest in Denis’ career due to the fact that he is trained by his mother.

 

Douglin’s next bout is scheduled for February 18 in Salisbury, MD on an ESPN 2 Friday Night Fights undercard.

 

Fans can follow Denis at twitter.com/damommasboy

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Dean "Irish Lightning" Byrne Set ‘To Strike Up A Storm’ In Dublin On Jan 30th

Ultrachem TKO Gym
Dean ‘Irish Lightning’ Byrne
The Irish Lightning Returns
Sunday 30th January 2011 @ Citywest Hotel, Dublin

London - Wednesday 12th January 2011

Sensational, unbeaten (14-0 with 6 wins by KO), Light Welterweight prospect Dean ‘Irish Lightning’ Byrne left his London base earlier today to travel back to Dublin, where he is set to fight a yet to be named opponent at the Dolphil promotions event at the Citywest Hotel on Sunday the 30th January 2011.

Dean is managed and trained in Los Angeles, USA by ‘Trainer of the Year’ Freddie Roach at his Wild Card Gym, where he regularly sparred with Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan amongst others, but since returning to London has been training with Barry Smith at Johnny Eames’ Ultrachem TKO Boxing Gym in Canning Town.

The globetrotting  ‘Irish Lightning’, who during his career has already fought in Australia, America and Ireland, has already proved his championship credentials, having won the Australian Light Welterweight title on just his fifth outing, is intent on making his mark in Europe and to challenge for either an Irish or British title in the near future.

Following his final bruising sparring session, with Freddie Turner at the Ultrachem TKO Gym, The “Irish Lightning’ took the time to talk briefly on his career and the upcoming Dublin fight. 

“I’ve no idea of my opponent as yet. I’m sure he’ll be a decent opponent as it’s a Dolphil Promotions show on the 30th January.

"I’m ready, the last couple of weeks I’ve been training at the Ultrachem TKO Gym in London where Barry Smith has been helping me out a lot.

"I’ve been sparring with everyone up at the gym. Freddie Turner, just got out after five rounds sparring with Freddie. I’ve been sparring Kash (Akaash Bhatia) and Nate (Nathan Weiss) and all the boys up here.

"I’m 14 and 0 with six knockouts, I’ve been a pro five years now, had two years of inactivity due to injury. I’m ready to fight now and have no injuries. I’m feeling strong and I’m ready to step up to another level and get some title shots.

"Freddie Roach is my trainer/manager, when I’m in England ticking over, Barry helps me out a lot and keeps me in good shape, and that’s what you need to do is keep ticking over. As a professional person, not just a fighter, you have to be always ticking over and being in good shape.

"I’m ready to go now, you know, I’m really looking forward to the fight.”

As mentioned previously, Dean’s coach in London is Ultrachem TKO’s upcoming young trainer Barry Smith, who has worked with many of Johnny Eames’ world class stable.

Barry, who has coached Dean for his last two Dublin fights, spoke of his talented charge. 

“Man, I think he’s brilliant, he’s a great prospect and has a great future ahead of him. He’s got all the tools. He just does it, he’s a delight to work with. He trains hard, he wants it. He’s always in the gym, he enjoys his boxing.

"You don’t have to tell him to do anything, because he just does it, you don’t have to moan at him he just does it. He’s really keen and dedicated. He’s just a great all round fighter.

"He’s without doubt one of the best fighters I’ve seen. He will go all the way. I have no doubts about it, he can go all the way. He lives the life. He doesn’t go out celebrating after a fight, two days after he’s back in the gym. Brilliant.

"He makes it easy to work with him, he’s just so professional and he knows what he wants and he knows where he’s going and that’s real good.

"When he’s in America he has one of the best trainers in the World (Freddie Roach) and over here he’s at the TKO Gym with myself. What more can I say, he’s dedicated and is a great fighter.

"On the 30th, he’s gonna do the business - Irish Lightning’s gonna strike.”

Final word though has to go to the ‘Irish Lightning’, who had a bit of interesting news for his British fans. 

“I’ve been talking to a couple of people and am hoping in the future to get a fight in England so you might see a bit of ‘Irish Lightning’ here in 2011.  So, all you UK fans out there you may get to see the Irish Lightning strike up a storm in the UK soon.

"I also want to thank all my supporters and any new fans I have, and those that want to become fans, to get down to Citywest Hotel and see Irish Lightning strike up a storm in Dublin on January 30th.”

Dean ‘Irish Lightning’ Byrne against a yet to be named opponent will be at the Dolphil Promotions show at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin on Sunday 30th January 2010.

Also featured on the show are Paulie Hyland, Robbie Long, Ian Tims, Michael Sweeney, Oisin Fagan, Anthony Fitzgerald, Mark Heffron amongst others.

For tickets, call Dean ‘The Irish Lightning’ Byrne on 0851 077634.

Dean ‘Irish Lightning’ Byrne with coach Barry Smith

 Dean ‘Irish Lightning’ Byrne sparring Freddie Turner at the Ultrachem TKO Gym in London 

VICTOR “THE BARBER” VASQUEZ LOOKS TO CUT DOWN OSNEL CHARLES ON JANUARY 22ND AT HARRAH’S IN CHESTER

First pro boxing event at Harrah’s Resort in Chester, PA to feature local favorites VaSquez, Poore, Dawejko, Butler and more.

CHESTER, PA (January 12, 2011) -  One of the most famous movie scenes in the past quarter century took place in the movie Coming to America when Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall played many different characters in a barbershop, and began arguing who the greatest heavyweight was amongst Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali and Rocky Marciano.

One man who can attest that scenarios like that are common place all over the country is lightweight Victor Vasquez, who on January 22^nd will take on Osnel Charles in the main event of the first boxing event at Harrah’s in Chester, PA. The show is promoted by Joey Eye Boxing.

Vasquez is a licensed barber, who has been cutting hair for the better part of a decade. Vasquez, of Northeast Philadelphia, cuts hair at “Consider It Done”, which is located at 2546 North Front Street in Philadelphia.

“Everybody comes in there and argues sports," said Vasquez, who has a professional record of 12-4-1 with six knockouts. “The best thing about it is that I box so I have a more authentic opinion I guess. But it’s fun because everyone has an opinion, and over the past couple years, we have had some good arguments when the topic is Mayweather-Pacquiao.”

Vasquez is Philadelphia’s uncrowned 'Blood and Guts' champion for his many wars, plus the great fan base he has built up since turning pro in 2006.

“I love the support. It’s great that random people come into the barber shop and buy tickets to see me fight.”

Vasquez looks forward to a big 2011.

“I have had nothing easy, but I am a gym rat and I hope to win a few more fights and be able to fight for a regional title by the end of the year.”

Vasquez will take on Osnel Charles of Atlantic City in the six round main event. Charles has a record of 5-2, and is on a roll as he is riding a four fight winning streak. He is coming off a four-round unanimous decision win over local favorite Zachary Smith (4-1) this past September 11^th in Albany, New York.

In a four round co-feature, John Poore (21-4, 18 KO’s) of Boothwyn, PA will make his cruiserweight debut against Zeferino Albino (3-12-2, 1 KO) of Philadelphia, PA.

In a four round welterweight bout, Ardrick Butler (5-3, 2 KO’s) takes on Eberto Medina (5-5) of New Jersey.

Former World Junior Amateur champion Joey Dawejko (3-0,1 KO) of Philadelphia faces an opponent to be named in a four-round heavyweight bout.

In a four round middleweight bout, debuting Stephon Burgette of Scranton, PA takes on Joe Dunn (0-3) of Philadelphia.

Dan Grafton (1-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will take on Antonio Robertson (0-2) of South Carolina in a four-round heavyweight bout.

In a four round featherweight bout, Joey Tiberi (2-0, 2 KO’s) takes on debuting Corey White.

In a fight featuring undefeated welterweights, Troy Corbin (5-0, 4 KO’s) of Philadelphia takes on Luis Merced (3-0, 3 KO’s) of Kentucky in a bout scheduled for four rounds.

Rounding out the card will be undefeated light heavyweight Kyle White (2-0, 2 KO’s) of Fort Lee, NJ, taking part in a four-round bout against an opponent to be named.

Tickets for this great evening of boxing are $90, $60 and $45, and can be purchased by calling 610-933-7510

Harrah's Chester Casino & Racetrack
777 Harrah's Blvd.
Chester, PA 19013
(800) 480-8020
www.harrahschester.com