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Montreal, Tuesday January 18 2011 – Steve “the Canadian Kid ” Molitor (33-1-0 12 KO) will not box at the BellCentre on March 19th as previously expected, due to an International Boxing Federation (IBF) technicality. Top Rank had won the November 30th Purse Bid to present the Molitor vs. Takalani Ndlovu (31-6-0, 18 KO) bout, and decided to work together with InterBox to place the fight on InterBox’s March 19th 2011 Showtime boxing card. However, according to IBF Rule 10.F.1, the winning bidder had the obligation to promote the bout within 90 days of the opening of the bids. The March 19th date surpassed this period by a little over 2 weeks. This opened the door for Ndlovu’s promoter to complain to the IBF.

“It is not rare for the IBF to allow the staging of a fight past the 90 day window. This has happened quite a few times, including to us, for the Bute vs. Andrade rematch. We always found a way to work it out. This time, however, I was told that Ndlovu did not want to come to Canada again so the IBF wanted to do the right thing and schedule another bid” states Groupe Sportscene President Mr. Jean Bedard.

This disaccord opened the door to the staging of a new bid which was won Ndlovu`s promoter, Branco Sports Productions, earlier today. Their $320,000 USD bid beat out Top Rank’s bid of $227,500 USD by over $90,000 USD.

“To me, it is surprising that Branco found a way to double his bid since November 30th. That is a lot of money to come up with in a month and a half. I am disappointed we could not bring this fight to Montreal, but at the same time I am glad for Steve Molitor. He deserves a big payday and he is a terrific fighter on the road” concludes Bedard.

Steve Molitor has fought Ndlovu twice already, both times in Canada, with Molitor winning both bouts (TKO and by decision). According to IBF rules, the Champion Molitor will be entitled to 75% of the total bid.

InterBox and Top Rank are already working on a replacement bout for the March 19th boxing Gala.

Tickets on sale

Tickets for this InterBox March 19th Gala will go on sale today, December 20th, as of 12 PM. Boxing fans will have a great opportunity and idea for a Christmas gift, either for a loved one or for you! Tickets are available at the Bell Centre ticket office by contacting www.evenko.ca or dialing 1-877-668-8269, or by calling Club de boxe Champion at 514-376-0980.

The only man to ever win heavyweight titles 4 times is coming to www.NESportsTV.com online Pay Per View this January 22nd when Evander Holyfield continues his quest to win a 5th heavyweight championship by taking on the hard hitting Sherman Williams Saturday January 22nd on www.NESportsTV.com online Pay Per View live from West Virginia.

Holyfield most recently fought last April defeating former world title challenger Francois Botha via 8th round TKO. Previously, Holyfield had lost back to back title fights in his quest to become the oldest fighter ever to win a major heavyweight title. He dropped a competitive decision to Sultan Ibragimov in 2007 and lost an extremely controversial majority decision to Nikolay Valuev in 2008 in a bout most fans and boxing media members felt he deserved to win.

Holyfield is considered one of the greatest heavyweights in the history of boxing. He has wins over Hall of Famers Mike Tyson (twice), George Foreman and Larry Holmes. He’s also defeated former world champions James “Buster” Douglas, Hasim Rahman, John Ruiz, Michael Moorer and Riddick Bowe.

Aside from his impressive accomplishment as a heavyweight, Holyfield was the first undisputed cruiserweight champion in the history of boxing and defeated Carlos De Leon, Dwight Muhammad Quawi and Henry Tillman in title fights at that weight. He was also an Olympic Bronze Medalist at the 1984 games in Los Angeles in the light heavyweight division.

Sherman Williams was originally born in the Bahamas and now resides in Florida. He has a win over former world champion Alfred “Ice” Cole on his record and once fought and former world title challenger Jameel McCline to a draw. He’s also defeated tough journeyman such as Gabe Brown and has fought former world champion Ruslan Chagaev.

Holyfield is scheduled to fight former heavyweight contender Brian Nielsen in March. However, a knockout victory for Williams could potentially derail Holyfield’s plans.

The fight is available for pay per view preorder right now at www.NESportsTV.com. It’s easy to do: just create a username & password, remember your username & password and login live January 22nd to access to content you paid for.

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