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This coming January 15, 2010 we will showcase another boxing title match. The WBC Caribbean Boxing Federation (CABOFE) featherweight title is at stake as Juan Carlos Burgos will be defending it against Juan Carlos Martinez.

The BURGOS VS MARTINEZ world title match is presented by Arthur Pelullo’s Banner Promotions and this event will be taking place at the Laredo Entertainment Center at the Arena Boulevard in Laredo, Texas.

The main event of BURGOS VS MARTINEZ and some selected fights will be televised LIVE by ESPN2 and ESPN Deporte, ESPN360.com, and other websites that has TV Online Services.

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HBO Mayweather-Marquez 24/7, episode 1 special, Juan Manuel Marquez (50-4, 37 KO’s) summed up his September 19th opponent Floyd Mayweather Jr. pretty well, saying “ He’s a fighter that doesn’t like to be hit.” Marquez made it clear that he intends on hitting Mayweather as frequently as he can and he will be hoping to be one of the few fighters that have put hands on Floyd.
Before last night’s Mayweather-Marquez special, I gave Marquez, 36, little chance in the fight. But I’m seeing things differently now that I’ve seen Marquez in training and see the results of his training to add muscle to his previously small 135 pound frame.

At around 145, Marquez looks much more solid and powerful that he did while fighting as a lightweight. Just looking at how Marquez has put on muscle to his frame, I don’t think this is going to be an easy fight for Mayweather, If Mayweather is going to win this fight, he’s going to have to look much better than he has in long time.

The Mayweather that defeated Ricky Hatton and Oscar De La Hoya will likely have a lot of problems against this version of Marquez, simply because Marquez is so much better in terms of boxing skills and physically than either Hatton or De La Hoya were.

De La Hoya was an old 35 at the time of the fight with Mayweather, and was a part time fighter having fought only three times in the past three years when he stepped in the ring against Mayweather. De La Hoya had lost to Shane Mosley in 2003, beaten Felix Sturm under questionable circumstance in 2004, been stopped by Bernard Hopkins in September 2004, and then took two years off before coming back to beat Ricardo Mayorga in May 2006.

De La Hoya then took another year off before facing Mayweather. With that much time off, is it any wonder that De La Hoya lost the fight. Hatton never really did have sound boxing skills and his constant fluctuating weight seemed to be taking a lot out of him each time that he would enter a fight. Hatton and De La Hoya both had to take weight off in order to fight Mayweather.

Marquez, however, is having to put weight on, meaning that he’ll be stronger rather than weaker. This won’t be a weight drained fighter that Mayweather will be facing. Marquez is going to be the strongest that he’s been in his career and a lot more dangerous than Hatton, De La Hoya, Carlos Baldomir, Zab Judah, Sharmba Mitchell, Arturo Gatti and Henry Bruseles, all of which account for Mayweather’s last seven opponents.

Mayweather will need to be better than he was in the past, but with the disadvantage of coming off of a two year retirement for this fight. In watching Mayweather train last night on the 24/7 episode, Mayweather looks like he’s lost a little in terms of speed. And that’s just looking at him train. Mayweather likely has lost much more in the way of timing and stamina, and he’ll be facing someone that is going to be putting a lot of pressure on him in the way of Marquez.

“He’s [Mayweather] is a fighter that doesn’t like to be pressured,” Marquez pointed out last night. Obviously, Marquez is planning on pressuring Mayweather on September 19th. I expect Marquez to be much more calculated in the pressure he puts on Mayweather and won’t go blindly trying to throw leaping left hooks the way that Hatton did in his fight against Mayweather.

Marquez is much more disciplined that that, so Mayweather is going to have to earn whatever he gets from Marquez the hard way. Mayweather won’t be winning the fight by some cheap check hook gimmick, because that move won’t fly against Marquez’s style.

If Mayweather is going to win this fight then he’s going to have to outwork Marquez in a war, because Marquez is going to be landing and making Mayweather feel pain like he never has before.

Juan Manuel Marquez Stucked?

A fighter who has unquestionably made his mark in the minds of hardcore fight aficionado's, yet failed to cement that legacy by decisively winning those ring moments which many viewed as career defining. When you take a look at the ledger of historical Mexican fighters in the sport over the years, an intriguing contingent would actually argue that he is possibly one of the most fundamentally blessed of them all. How has that translated during his 50 wins, 4 losses, 1 draw, and 37KO's, spanning over a long 16 year tenure? Apparently not enough to remove questions from the equation. At 36 years old and having 3/4 of his career already in the rear-view mirror, oddly enough, the biggest question surrounding him relates to his peak. Critics feel as though he has passed it, supporters feel as though he hasn't reached it, radicals feel as though he has yet to even truly define it. The interesting thing is that depending on which fights you take into consideration, each of those answers hold a certain amount of weight.

For those that take into account the second Pacquaio fight, where he performed well enough to make it interesting, yet not well enough to seal the deal, left many feeling that perhaps his better days are truly behind him.. If you take into account his latest victory over the always 'game' Juan Diaz, you may subscribe to the theory that perhaps, maybe, he has finally reached it (his peak). Then you have the first fight against Pacquiao, where he tasted the canvas three times and still found a loophole to claw his way back into the fight. After walking through the fire to nearly steal that show, those who covet this fight close to their heart may argue the performance was a great example which supports the possibility of him not even really defining his greatness - as there surely seemed to be quite a bit more where that came from when all was said and done. Each of those fights provide a different insight, but when you look at the total and complete body of work, the consistency versus inconsistency argument truly opens space for a great debate. In 2006, Marquez squared off against a fighter (Chris John) who only seems to crack my personal pound for pound list - (for few others appear to have taken note). Leading up to that fight, I thought it would be an excellent guage for Marquez to see how he would handle himself against an opponent who's fundamental skills parallel that of his own. Few have looked at this particular fight when studying the worth of Marquez, but I think it provided a very solid glimpse into a trend that hasn't seemed to go away.

That trend was the fact that Marquez has routinely performed quite well, but to echo the sentiment of his biggest critics, he has often failed to have his hand raised when the final bell rang in a marquee showdown. That particular trend is a very curious one, because his next opponent brings a blueprint to the ring that remains easy to read, yet invariably hard to comprehend. The shoulder rolls, the careful precision, the precise knack for knowing when and where to show how and why. Floyd Mayweather jr. will undoubtedly serve as a very stiff task for Marquez, challenging everything he has ever stood for and providing every trap he ever fell against. A win over Mayweather opens the door to a few future grand opportunities, while a loss would mean both, a huge mountain to climb, and an exclusive residence in the proverbial 'middlegrounds'. Meaning that he wouldn't be quite relegated to the basement venues of the world, but he would clearly no longer attract the Mayweather/Pacquiao type opposition. Such a middlegrounds could be fruitful for the sport. That middleground would place him within range of a very loaded jr. welterweight division that would keep him in the company of other greats trying to reach that mega fight status....guys like Campbell, Bradley, Khan, and Devon Alexander, to name a few. So what happens going forward for Marquez will have a lot to do with what he does in the present (against Mayweather), and perhaps even a lot to do with what he has done in the past (the countless amount of wars he has encountered over 16 years). So, as we wait to see whether it'll be forward progress or another backwards decline, Marquez once again remains stuck in the moment.. But on the morning of Sunday, September 20, when the headlines go to print, one way or the other, this moment too shall pass.

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In the early 1900's there was a heavyweight who defied the status quo, refusing to be denied his shot at the worlds most coveted trophy, boxing's Heavyweight Championship. When he got his chance 'The Galveston Giant' wrested the Championship away from Canadian Tommy Burns and further cemented his hold on the title by defeating former undefeated champion Jim Jeffries in 'The fight of the Century' on July 4th 1910. African Americans rejoiced Johnson's victory even while race riots were going on all around the country sparked by Johnson's victory. Johnson flirted with and around the norms of 'the day', was flashy and boisterous, and always had something to say that many did not like or agree with.. Filmmaker Ken Burns while producing a documentary about Jack Johnson noted that "For more than thirteen years, Jack Johnson was the most famous and the most notorious African-American on Earth." Joe Louis who succeeded Johnson as a black Heavyweight Champion in the 1930's followed a different set of rules during his tenure as heavyweight champion and even refused to allow Johnson to become his trainer and opted instead for former fighter Jack 'Chappie' Blackburn himself a Johnson contemporary.

Fast forward to the 1940's when the up-and-coming lightweight soon-to-be welterweight prospect Ray Robinson hit the boxing scene. As Robinson ascended the boxing ladder going undefeated in his first 40 fights, his flashiness, outspoken demeanor and hard bargaining at the money table for fights branded him a troublemaker and many did not like him. Promoters looked for opponents who could wipe that smile off of Robinson's face, shut his mouth, 'ugly him up a little' and reduce his asking price which around that time was $300K a fight! Carmen Basilio a Robinson foe from the 50's was very upset with Robinson as were many fight fans for him failing to fight Basilio in the rubbermatch. As much as Robinson is loved and revered now he was disliked then because even though it wasn't the norm during those times he stood up for what he believed in and didn't bite his tongue or clench his teeth while doing so, he also drove a pink Cadillac.

In the 1960's a young kid from Louisville came along to grace the squared ring his name was Cassius Clay. This brash, outspoken kid followed Johnson, and Robinson to become a loathed figure in boxing. Clay even said that Jack Johnson was a better heavyweight champion than Joe Louis and that he would be also. Statements like this, his taunting of opponents and predictions of the rounds when he would end a fight had many seeing him as cocky and boastful making him a hated figure. The final straw was his conversion in 1964 to the Muslim faith and membership in Elijah Muhammad's-himself a hated figure, Nation of Islam; he also renamed himself Muhammad Ali. Most refused to recognize Muhammad Ali as his name and continued to refer to him as Cassius Clay. His refusal to be inducted in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam era further alienated Ali from boxing fans, Americans in-general and the American Government. Ali commented on his refusal to be inducted into the Army by saying "ain't no Vietnamese ever called me nigger"!! For this Ali was stripped of his titles and refused a license to fight in any state in America.

Winston Churchill once said "Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it". Much of the dislike for the boxing's current 'most hated' comes from his going against the grain, his self-confidence, his flashiness and outspoken views, sound familiar?? Everything from the opponents he chooses to fight and his personal life are topics of debate and criticism from without. No matter whom he faces and defeats it is NOT enough, there is always a disparaging viewpoint, this opponent is too small, that opponent was past his prime, he ran from this guy, he's afraid of that guy. While other guys who fought the same opponents are praised! Mayweather's upcoming fight against Mexican star Juan Manuel Marquez has been panned as another 'big man picking on the smaller man' fight! I wonder what would be said right now if Mayweather had REFUSED Marquez' challenge?? Or Hatton’s?? America has to have a bad guy and I guess that it'll just have to be 'Money May' until someone else comes along.

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Mayweather vs. Marquez: "Number One/Numero Uno" Fight Live will take boxing fans ringside to experience every jab and hook thrown during this ultimate showdown from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The historic match marks the return of boxing to movie theaters for the first time in nearly three decades.

Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions, will bring live world championship boxing to the big screen in high definition for the first time ever with the showing of the highly anticipated 12-round welterweight fight between six-time world champion in five weight divisions Floyd "Money" Mayweather and five-time world champion in three weight divisions Juan Manuel "Dinamita" Marquez and televised undercard on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 8:30 p.m. ET/ 5:30 p.m. PT in select movie theaters nationwide..

Tickets for Mayweather vs. Marquez: "Number One/Numero Uno" Fight LIVE are available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com. For a complete list of theater locations and prices, please visit www.FathomEvents.com (theaters and participants are subject to change).

"We are extremely pleased to welcome Fathom into the Golden Boy family of sponsors as their interest in the Mayweather vs. Marquez mega-fight is another indication of the sheer magnitude of the fight itself," said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. "Having the fight in high definition in movie theaters throughout the country is unprecedented and gives boxing fans another outlet to watch the compelling action of a big-time fight."

"Watching fights at the movies goes back to the 1940s," said boxing historian Bert Sugar. "It's the next best thing to being there. Seeing a fight at a movie theater is the ultimate virtual experience. You pretty much get everything but the sweat."

The first boxing match publicly shown in movie theaters was the Eric Boon vs. Arthur Danaher fight in London seen in only three theaters on Feb. 23, 1939. The first boxing match shown in U.S. movie theaters was the Joe Louis vs. Lee Savold bout from Madison Square Garden in New York on June 15, 1951. The last fight to be widely shown in movie theaters was Sugar Ray Leonard's victory over Roberto "Fists of Stone" Duran in the famous "No Mas" fight on Nov. 25, 1980.

A 1996 Olympic Bronze medalist for the United States, Floyd Mayweather (39-0, 25 KO's) has since gone on to strike gold in the professional ranks, firmly establishing himself as the best fighter of his era. Mayweather won his first world title - the WBC Super Featherweight World Championship - at the age of 21 in 1998. The Grand Rapids, Mich. native defended that title eight times before moving up to lightweight and taking the 135-pound belt in 2002. He went on to win the junior welterweight and welterweight world titles, respectively. Mayweather defeated Oscar de la Hoya in May of 2007 for the World Junior Middleweight Championship in a record-setting pay-per-view super-fight and in his last fight in December 2007, knocked out Ricky "Hitman" Hatton in the tenth round, handing the British superstar his first professional defeat. Mayweather announced his retirement from boxing soon after that fight. He went on to achieve crossover fame as a contestant on the hit show "Dancing with the Stars" and as a participant in WWE's "Wrestlemania XXIV."

"I can't wait to get back into the ring to reclaim my rightful place as boxing's pound-for-pound king while fans in movie theaters across the country experience it all live in high definition on 40-foot-screens," said Mayweather. "If you can't be ringside, this is another great way to see my return to the ring."

Mayweather vs. Marquez: "Number One / Numero Uno" will take place on what is historically considered boxing's biggest weekend - Mexican Independence Day or El Grito de Independence.

"Floyd has always wanted to appear on the big screen so this is just great," said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions. "It's going to be a great night of boxing and watching it in high definition on such a large screen will be a great treat for the fans who go to theaters to watch it."

Mexico City's Marquez(50-4-1, 37 KO's) has long been revered by boxing purists as one of the best in the sport, having won 29 of his first 30 pro bouts before finally getting a world title shot in 1999. Following a loss in that fight, he didn't lose again for the next seven years. Marquez won the IBF Featherweight World Championship in 2003 and in the same year, also captured the WBA Featherweight title. Marquez would lose his belt via controversial decision in 2006, but he returned to win the WBC Junior Lightweight World Championship in March 2007. Marquez moved up to the 135-pound weight class in September of 2008 and won the Ring Magazine Lightweight World Championship. The 36-year-old added the WBA and WBO World Lightweight belts to his trophy case in his most recent fight on February 28, 2009.

"This fight against Floyd Mayweather is undoubtedly the biggest in my professional career," said Márquez. "The fact that this long awaited battle will be on the big screen in movie theaters across the United States is fantastic. I invite the fans everywhere to go to movie theaters so they can see everything live and in high definition on the big screen."

Mayweather vs. Marquez: "Number One/Numero Uno" Fight LIVEappears on the big screen in high-definition with Cinema Surround Sound in select AMC Entertainment Inc., Celebration! Cinema, Cinemark Holdings, Inc., Cobb Theatres, Goodrich Quality Theaters, Hollywood Theaters, Kerasotes Showplace Theatres, Malco Theatres, Marcus Theatres, National Amusements and Regal Entertainment Group movie theaters, as well as Arlington Theatre (Santa Barbara, CA), The Carolina (Asheville, NC), Palace Cinema 9 (South Burlington, VT) and Penn Cinema (Lititz, PA), through NCM's exclusive Digital Broadcast Network.

"NCM Fathom continues to offer something for everyone on the big screen and it does not get bigger than this," said Dan Diamond, vice president of Fathom. "This is the first boxing event offered through Fathom's network to a select number of theaters across the country and fight fans won't want to miss being ringside to see two of the greatest fighters of this era battle in a larger-than-life experience on the big screen."

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Marquez, who has also agreed to fight on the new date, is excited about appearing yet again on the time-honored tradition of El Grito de Independence.

Mayweather vs. Marquez: “Number One/Numero Uno,” which will still take place at MGM Grand in Las Vegas and be televised live on HBO Pay-Per-View®, will now take place on what on what is historically considered boxing’s biggest weekend, and falling on the time-honored tradition of Mexican Independence Day.

Sports fans around the world can breathe again as it was announced today that the highly anticipated 12-round welterweight showdown between Floyd Mayweather and Juan Manuel Marquez has been officially rescheduled for September 19, after Mayweather, who suffered a rib injury while training for the originally scheduled July 18 date, received clearance from his doctor to participate on the new date.

“I am relieved to be cleared to fight as I was already looking forward to getting back in the ring,” said Mayweather. “Trust me, September 19 is a great weekend for boxing, and all of my fans, of which there are many Mexicans too, can certainly hold on to their hats and sombreros when I get back in to the ring and show them what they have been missing these past 18 months. I will destroy Marquez and reclaim my rightful place as boxing’s pound-for-pound king all in one night. Don’t miss it.”

“I am happy that Mayweather has been cleared to fight and we can get down to business on September 19,” said Marquez. “This weekend is not just an important weekend for boxing, but even more so for all of the Mexican and Mexican-American people I will be fighting for who will have a great reason to celebrate my win over Mayweather, which will be for all of the people and for the entire country of Mexico that night. I am sure of victory and si se puede- yes we can and yes we will!”

Mayweather vs. Marquez: “Number One/Numero Uno,” is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions in association with Marquez Promotions and is sponsored by Cerveza Tecate and Southwest Airlines.

WBA Boxing Belt for the Aquino Family

In commemoration to Ninoy Aquino's death anniversary and in respect to the Aquino family, Nonito Donaire, offered his World Boxing Association (WBA) interim super flyweight belt to the family of former Pres. Cory Aquino. To show respect for the late former President Corazon Aquino, boxing champ Nonito Donaire handed over to the Aquino family on Friday his World Boxing Association (WBA) interim super flyweight belt.

Donaire gave his belt to Mrs. Aquino's eldest child Ballsy Aquino-Cruz after attending the Mass for the democracy icon and her husband Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. -- whose death on Aug. 21, 1983 is being commemorated -- at the Don Bosco Church in Makati City.

"It's my small way of giving honor to Cory and Ninoy. They are like my mother and father," the boxing champ said.

Ballsy's son Jiggy Aquino-Cruz told Donaire in response: "A lot of people do not know it, but Cory means heart. So thank you for giving your heart and soul to your fight. We were told you are the embodiment of a family man...Thank you for personifying that."

Aside from his boxing belt, Donaire also offered to Jiggy the yellow boxing shorts he used in his Las Vegas fight with the word "Aquino" sewn on its waist. Mrs. Aquino's other grandson, Miguel, accepted the yellow robe that Donaire used.

The Aquino family said Donaire's gifts will be displayed at the Aquino Center Museum in Tarlac. In return, the Aquinos handed Cory memorabilia to Donaire and his wife Rachel.

Mrs. Aquino passed away last August 1 after more than a year-long battle with colon cancer.

Doctor Warns Ricky Hatton of his Health Status

Ricky Hatton recently spent a short amount of time in hospital, after he was admitted with a stomach ailment. "The Hitman" has since been released and he is feeling fine, but during tests the doctors noticed an irregular heartbeat. The discovery of this heart irregularity has concerned medical experts to the point where they have ordered the 30-year-old British boxing legend to either drastically alter his infamous binge drinking and fast food eating lifestyle, or quit the ring. Hatton, who will undergo more tests shortly, has been ordered to rest up for a month, and that his health could be at risk by over-exercising and training. Over the years, whilst picking up major titles and proving to be a huge success in the boxing ring, Hatton has cheerfully laughed off any concerns people have had about his ballooning in weight between fights. Accused by some in the sport of not in any way living the correct lifestyle needed to be as good a fighter as possible, Ricky got away with doing things as he wanted for a long time. Now, however, if he fights again it seems he must change his ways. Hatton has made no public comment about this latest news regarding his health. "Ricky thinks it's all a storm in a teacup, feels fit as a fiddle and wants to carry on training and fighting.", close source to Ricky said. Of course, Hatton has yet to even make up his mind about fighting on again or not. Still to decide what to do after the brutal KO he suffered at the hands of pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao on May 2nd, Hatton has laughed at various reports suggesting he may fight this or that fighter. It may be, though, that this latest scare will persuade the former 140-pound ruler to pack in boxing after all. Some people involved in the sport have already suggested that Hatton quit the game, including promoter Frank Warren. At 30, Hatton is young enough to change his lifestyle, but Ricky really would have to make a huge adjustment with regards to giving up the booze and food he likes so much. And the doctors have made it clear that Ricky cannot live a carefree life and then clean up and torture his body in ten or twelve week training camps any longer.

Hard Hitting Filipino Boxer

Hard hitting Filipino prospect Michael Farenas (25-2-2-22Kos), a protégé of former two-time world champion Gerry Penalosa is all set for a battle against Arturo Gomez (15-12-3-6Kos) this Saturday to serve as the main undercard for the Latin Fury 10’s main bout between Filipino challenger Juanito Rubillar versus tough Mexican WBA light Flyweight champion Giovanni “El Guerrero Azteca” Segura in Grand Mayan, Nueva Vallarta, Mexico.

Meanwhile, Farenas is not new to Mexico. His first fight May last year was victorious as he scored a unanimous decision against Fermin De Los Santos.

His recent outing was May this year where he defeated veteran boxer Walter Estrada who has a very decent record.

Segura’s original challenger for the title is another Filipino boxer, Sonny Boy Jaro but rumours has it that his manager Michael Koncz was not able to secure a travel visa for him.

All of his international boxing appearances have been successful. His first fight in US occurred October 2007 where he stopped Arturo Valenzuela in two rounds then late that year annihilated Baudel Cardenas via a 3rd round knockout.

Peñalosa said that he is confident that Farenas will easily dispose Gomez and stressed that after this match they will look for two more difficult fights as they prepare for a boxing title next year.

Former world champion Daniel Ponce De Leon and current WBO Jr Featherweight champion are being eyed by Team Farenas for a bout next year.

Farenas who trains at the Wildcard Gym of Freddie Roach was seen and observed by boxing conditioning expert and as reported was impressed by the superb power of the Filipino.

De La Hoya Signs A Golden Trio Of Young Boxers

Hailing from the same Southern California fight scene that launched the career of boxing superstar Oscar de la Hoya, former amateur standouts Luis Ramos Jr., Carlos Molina and Ronny Rios have started on their own roads to glory, already combining for a 23-0 professional record. Now they're teaming up with De La Hoya and Golden Boy Promotions to take on the world, as this standout trio has signed exclusive promotional agreements with Golden Boy Promotions..

"I followed Luis, Carlos and Ronny as they went through the amateur ranks, immediately recognized their talent and watched how they have gotten better and better with each fight," said De La Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions. "I see a great future in this game for all three of them, both in and out of the ring. While Los Angeles area fans already know this, the rest of the world is going to find out about them very soon." Frank Espinoza, manager of the Los Angeles area trio added, "I've been privileged to work with these fine young men for a while now and given their potential, Golden Boy Promotions was the only firm we considered teaming up with on our way to world championships. Oscar and his team are the gold standard when it comes to boxing promotion and we couldn't be in better hands."

Ramos Jr., Molina and Rios will make their debuts under the Golden Boy Promotions banner when they each see action on the July 30 "Fight Night Club" event at Club Nokia at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.

THE FIGHTERS Are:

Luis Ramos Jr.

A talented southpaw who has garnered rave reviews thus far in his professional career, Santa Ana, California lightweight Luis Ramos Jr. (11-0, 6 KO's) is seen by many fight game insiders as a young fighter with true championship potential and crossover appeal. A boxer since the age of seven, Ramos Jr. went on to ring up an impressive 120-16 amateur slate. After falling short of a spot on the 2008 U.S. Olympic team, Ramos Jr. decided to turn pro and in October of 2007 he debuted with a first round knockout of Christian Jose Reyes. Since then, the 20-year-old has been perfect as a professional and in his last bout on June 11, he knocked out 36-fight veteran Baudel Cardenas in five rounds.

"This is a dream come true, said Ramos Jr. "I'm looking forward to a long career and to making things better for my family through boxing," "I'm really excited and never expected that one day I would be signed with Oscar who I always watched growing up. This proves that dreams can come true if you work hard enough."


Carlos Molina

A former National Amateur Champion, 20-year-old Carlos Molina has begun his assault on the professional ranks in impressive fashion, compiling a perfect 7-0 record with 3 KO's in the lightweight division. That includes a shutout six round win over 53-fight veteran Anthony Martinez in his last bout on May 21st. Known for a fan-friendly style based on blazing speed and pinpoint accuracy, the native of Commerce, California guarantees excitement whenever he steps into the ring.

"I'm happy to be a part of Golden Boy Promotions, who is the best promoter out there," said Molina. "I feel really blessed to be where I am and I'm looking forward to making a name for myself through this company."


Ronny Rios

One of the most decorated amateurs to hit the boxing scene in recent years, National Golden Gloves and two-time U.S. Amateur Champion Ronny Rios (5-0, 2 KO's) is well on his way to duplicating his amateur success as a professional. Just 19 years old, the Santa Ana, California featherweight is coming off a 2nd round knockout of 20-fight veteran Alvaro Muro in May and is drawing more and more comparisons to a young Oscar de la Hoya with each passing victory for his style and speed in the ring.

"I'm very flattered to be here and excited to perform for Golden Boy Promotions as they are the biggest promoter in the sport today," said Rios. "I feel that there is a lot expected of me right now and I'm ready to meet those expectations."