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Mitchell Twins Fighting Mad, Ready for Anybody
Thu February 9 - LAS VEGAS – The battling Mitchell twins out of Philadelphia, Eric (“Murder”) and Aaron (“Homicide”), are looking for a few good fights in 2006 after recently receiving their promotional freedom.
Eric (18-4-1, 9 KOs) is coming off of a sensational first-round knockout of previously unbeaten Rob Dula (15-0-1) a year ago in St. Louis, while Aaron’s (23-1-1, 18 KOs) last fight was a fifth-round stoppage of Carlton Holland 26 months ago in New York City.
“The Mitchell twins against anybody from welterweight to middleweight in the world is like a putting a Rotweiller in against a Poodle,” the Williams’ manager Jim Rider said.
Rated No. 26 by the World Boxing Council, as well as No. 5 by the North American Boxing Association, Eric has won six of his last seven fights, the exception a 10-round loss by decision as a last day replacement against now world junior middleweight champion Ricardo Mayorga. Eric’s most notable victory to date was a 12th round TKO of Ross Thompson (24-4-1) in 2001 for the NABA middleweight title.
Aaron, rated No. 5 by the NABA, is riding an 11-fight win streak, all by knockout, including victims such as Manning Galloway, Miguel Julio, Maurice Adams for the IBC middleweight belt, and Fidel Hernandez. A four-round loss to Keith Mullings in 1993 and controversial 1997 draw with Lloyd Joseph are the only blemishes on Mitchell’s otherwise perfect pro record.
Olympian Estrada Making a Name, Steps up Sunday
THU February 9 - PROVIDENCE, RI – U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada (5-0, 1 KO) plans on making a big splash in the heavyweight pool, starting Sunday night (Feb. 12) against Yanqui Diaz (13-3, 8 KOs) in a six-round bout, on “The Contender Special – East Coast Pride” card, at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence.
“I’m ready, 100-percent,” Estrada said. “I’ve been working hard, three times a day in the gym. I’m eating right, nutrition-wise, and lifting (weights). After this fight hopefully I will have established my name as a top prospect in the heavyweight division.
“Diaz obviously is a good fighter who has been in against some of the best heavyweights in the world. I’m honored to be getting in the ring Sunday night to fight him.”
Estrada, 25, captured a gold medal at the 2003 Pan-American Games and represented the U.S. in the 2004 Olympic Games.
The Cuban-born Diaz’ claim to fame was his shocking 2004 upset of previously unbeaten Juan Carlos Gomez (37-0) via a first-round TKO, as well as Yanqui’s 10-round decision against former world title challenger Vaughn Bean (44-4).
For more information about Jason Estrada visit his web site at www.jasonbigsix.com.
Fres Oquendo Returns on Broadway February 16th
THU February 9 - Heavyweight contender Fres Oquendo will return to the ring and make his DiBella Entertainment debut when Broadway Boxing Presented by Turning Stone Resort and Casino gets the 2006 season underway on Thursday night, February 16 at the Grand Ballroom at Manhattan Center.
A Chicago native of Puerto Rican heritage, he boasts a 24-3 career mark, including 15 victories by way of knockout. The "Big O" captured his first 22 career fights, turning back the likes of David Izon, with a third round TKO at the Javits Center which vaulted Fres to leading contender-status, as well as scores over Obed Sullivan, Maurice Harris and Cliff Etienne.
His only three career setbacks came at the hands of leading heavyweights David Tua, former World Heavyweight Champion John Ruiz and current World Heavyweight Champion Chris Byrd. The Byrd loss was a controversial, disputed 12-round decision in an IBF World Heavyweight Championship fight on September 20, 2003.
The knockout artistry of Brownsville's Curtis "Showtime" Stevens will also be showcased in one of the co-featured attractions. It took Stevens one left hook to score a first round knockout over Kia Daniels, improving his unblemished record to 10-0, with 9 by way of knockout. Stevens looks to continue his knockout streak in the 168 pound division on February 16 in front of a hometown crowd.
Tickets are priced at $150, $100, $80, $60 and $40, and are available by calling DiBella Entertainment at 212-947-2577. Broadway Boxing Presented by Turning Stone Resort and Casino will air on a later date on MSG Network in New York, Fox Sports Net New England, Comcast Sportsnet Chicago and in high definition on HDNet. Along with Turning Stone Resort and Casino, the site and title sponsor, Broadway Boxing is also sponsored by HBO Sports, Locatestock.com Gallagher's Steak House.
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