Before last night's battle against Jean Marc Mormeck, Vinny Maddalone had promised to turn in an exciting and entertaining performance. After eight hard fought rounds not many people could argue against his statement.

Maddalone took the fight straight to the former two-time cruiserweight champion. The fight, which took place at the Halle Carpentier in Mormeck's native Paris, France, had the packed house in attendance on the edge of their seats for the majority of the contest.

In the end Mormeck was the winner on the judges score cards, winning by scores of 77- 75, 79-75, 79-73, but the warrior Maddalone, won over many of the fans. With the victory Mormeck improved to 34-4, 22KO while Maddalone drops to 32-6, 23KO.                                            

Contact: Kevin Rooney Jr; Dir. Media Relations,pr@starboxing.com, 718 823-2000

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RODRIGUEZ HARD LUCK CONTINUES IN POLAND

On November 27th Delvin Rodriguez took on Rafel Jackiewicz in an official welterweight IBF Title Eliminator. Going in, Rodriguez knew he would have to put on a dominating performance to win a decision, being the fight was taking place in Jackiewicz home country of Poland. Rodriguez stated prior to the fight that he was going to be aggressive and take the fight right to Jackiewicz. Rodriguez also stated he was going to hurt the Pole, and look to knock him out. Rodriguez made it clear that he didn't want to leave any questioning up to the judges, and would put on a performance that no one could argue who the real winner would be. Everything Rodriguez stated and predicted were true, unfortunately, the only thing he was wrong about, was the decision, as Jackiewicz was awarded a highly controversial, if not out right ridiculous unanimous decision victory.

DELVIN RODRIGUEZ
"We were waiting to get a copy of the fight before we released any statement," stated Joe DeGuardia, CEO of Star Boxing, and promoter of Rodriguez. "After watching the fight we believe it is crystal clear that anyone who watches this fight knows who the winner truly is. Hopefully the IBF will closely examine the footage, and grant Delvin a rematch."

"The decision was completely insane," stated Rodriguez long-time manager Stan Hoffman. "There isn't one person that I talked to that night that told me they felt Delvin lost the fight, and that's included almost every Polish writer there."

Rodriguez started fast, and didn't let his foot off the gas for the entire twelve rounds. Rodriguez displayed a lightening quick jab that he pumped into the face of Jackiewicz all night long. He continuously walked the Pole down, landing vicious shots to the body when the two would be in close quarters.

In the 6th a huge over hand right from Rodriguez rocked Jackiewicz, sending him stumbling across the ring. Rodriguez jumped all over his opponent, eventually dropping him with a flurry of punches. To Jackiewicz's credit he was able to survive the round, but took a brutal beating in the process.

Rodriguez continued to outwork Jackiewicz for the remainder of the fight. At the end of the fight Jackiewicz faced showed the wear and tear of the grueling fight he has just been in, Rodriguez on the other hand didn't have a mark on him. Reports from Poland stated that Jackiewicz was urinating blood after the fight, most likely as a result of the heavy body shots he received all night, and was taken to the hospital for observation on a possible concussion and broken jaw, heavy injuries for a fighter who won by scores of 116-112, 115- 112, 114-112.

In the end Rodriguez was credited with throwing 1,025 punches, while Jackiewicz only through 351. Rodriguez also outlanded Jackiewicz 141 to 108 and held a 94-60 edge in power shots.

Rodriguez threw more punches in every single round and was credited with landing more punches in seven of the twelve rounds. In fact, Delvin threw more jabs than Jackiewicz did total punches in eleven of the twelve rounds. Factor in the knockdown in the sixth, a round in which Delvin outlanded Jackiewicz 24-4 in total punches and 22-2 in power shots, the fight could have easily went 8-4, or at worst 7-5 in rounds for Delvin, with the extra point for the knockdown. You could almost make a case for a 10-7 round in the sixth considering the battering Jackiewicz received.

The loss for Rodriguez is painfully similar to what he has went through over the past year.

In November of 2008, Rodriguez went into South Africa to fight Isaac Hlatshwayo in an official IBF Title eliminator, dropping Hlatshwayo in the 9th round, and seemingly out working the South African, in a fight that was eventually ruled a draw.

In August of this year, Rodriguez fought Hlatshwayo again, this time for the vacant IBF welterweight championship, losing a close controversial split decision.

"He just can't seem to get a break," stated DeGuardia. "He fought a brilliant fight against Jackiewicz and did everything he needed to do to win the fight, but for some reason once again he didn't get the decision."

About Star Boxing:
Star Boxing has been in operation since 1992. Star Boxing has worked to produce some of the most exciting and memorable boxing events in recent history. Star has continued to work with and
develop a number of very exciting world champions, world rated contenders and young prospects. Star has consistently brought credibility, integrity, and exciting fights to the boxing industry.

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HUSTLER BOXING RESULTS

Last night at the Manhattan Center, Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing presented its premiere installment of "Hustler Boxing" with a five bout card. The show, which was televised live on the Versus Network, attracted some of New York's famous actors and sport figures, including Bert Young (Paulie from Rocky), Chuck Zito, as well as running backs for the New York Giants, Brandon Jacobs, and Danny Ware amongst many others.

                      

   ARNAOUTIS (R) LOSES TO COLEMAN IN HIGHLY CONTROVERSIAL DECISION
The main event bout of the evening saw the Pride of Greece, "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis take on Tim "Pit Bull" Coleman for the vacant USBA light welterweight championship.

In the first few rounds, both fighters looked to establish their jab, measuring one another from the outside but as each round progressed the action continuously picked up, with Arnaoutis being the aggressor, as Coleman looked to counter.

From the 7th round on Arnaoutis was the much busier fighter, landing good combinations to both the body and head of the backpedaling Coleman. Coleman was game, but Arnaoutis continued to outwork and outgun the Baltimore native down the stretch.

After the twelfth and final round ended the pro Arnaoutis crowd went into an uproar, convinced the Pride of Greece would be crowned the new USBA champ, but surprisingly, Coleman was awarded the split decision victory. Judge Robin Taylor scored the bout 116-112 for Arnaoutis, while judges Kevin Morgan and Glen Feldman had it 115- 113 for Coleman.

A quick panel at ringside, which included press row, the Versus announcers, as well as hall of fame trainer, and HBO Boxing commentator, Emmanuel Steward, all revealed that they felt Arnaoutis was the clear-cut winner. Taking nothing away from Coleman's hard fought spirited effort, Arnaoutis was just the much busier, more active fighter, landing the cleaner blows, and seemingly sweeping the championship rounds.

With the loss Arnaoutis drops to 22-4-2, 10KO, while Coleman improves to 17-1-1, 4KO.

                          

                                  SOLOMON BEATS ROBINSON
In a battle of unbeaten up and coming welterweights, three-time national Golden Gloves Champion, Brad "Busy B" Solomon improved to a perfect 9-0, 3KO with a hard fought eight round unanimous decision over "The New" Ray Robinson (11-1, 4KO).

The fight saw good action from both fighters, particularly in the later rounds, as both Robinson and Solomon stood toe-to-toe exchanging vicious combinations. Although Robinson seemed to finish a bit stronger then Solomon, Solomon built up a big enough lead in the early rounds to pull off the majority decision. Scores were 76-76, which were overturned by two scores of 79-73 for Solomon.

After the fight Robinson's camp complained of repeated head butts from Solomon, one which opened a nasty cut over the left eye of Robinson midway through the fight.

                            

                                  BRIGGS ANNIHILATES MCGEE
In the first televised bout of the night, former WBO heavyweight champion, Brooklyn's own Shannon Briggs (49-5-1, 43KO), returned to the ring for the first time in two years in impressive fashion, knocking out Marcus McGee (22-18, 11KO) with a crippling right hook to the body at 2:01 of the very first round. McGee was down for several minutes following the knockout, with spectators at ringside being quoted as saying they could hear McGee's rips crack from the blow.

Briggs will now look to stay busy as he hopes to get another shot at a heavyweight World Championship.

Undercard Results:
Josh Harris TKO4 Jaywon Woods
Hajro Sujak W4 Todd Eriksson

Contact:Kevin Rooney Jr; Dir. Media Relations,pr@starboxing.com, 718 823-2000

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ANDRADE GIVES BACK TO COMMUNITY
HOLDS INAUGURAL THANKSGIVING TURKEY DRIVE

                DEMETRIUS ANDRADE KNOCK OUT HUNGER TURKEY DRIVE

Last week, Providence, Rhode Island's favorite son, 2007 Amateur World Champion and 2008 U.S. Olympian, Demetrius Andrade (8-0, 6KO) (who is co-promoted by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and Banner Promotions) held his inaugural "Knock Out Hunger" turkey drive at the West End Community Center in downtown Providence. The event was a huge success, feeding hundreds of less fortunate families throughout the Providence area. Below are some photo's taken from the event. 

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NEW TEAM, NEW WEIGHT SHEA
HAS CHAMPIONSHIP IN SITE

On Thursday December 3rd in the Grand Ballroom at the Manhattan Center "The Real Million Dollar Baby" Maureen Shea (13-2, 7KO) will look to fulfill a life-long dream by capturing a world championship when she takes on Jenna Shiver (9-4-1, 2KO) for the interim WBA Female Super Bantamweight Title on the Joe DeGuardia Star Boxing promoted "Hustler Boxing" card. The bout, which is being aired live on Versus (the first ever televised female championship on the network), is scheduled for ten rounds in the 122 lb. division.

MAUREEN SHEA
Q: Maureen how has training been for your upcoming fight?
MS: Training has been great! I took about two weeks off after my last fight. I had to regroup, reassess and re-plan. After doing that I was right back in the gym.

Q: I am told you have a new trainer in your corner now, Tommy Brooks. When did you start working with Tommy?
MS: I began to train at the PAL gym in Hackensack, NJ with Tommy around mid August. I wanted a fresh start. I am grateful that I am working with such a well respected trainer. I also have Aroz "Terrific" Gist in my corner now. Some might recognize him from his work with Kendall Holt. Neither one has ever worked with a female before and we are really having a great time in the gym. We are focused, but it is fun!

Q: What does Tommy bring to your game?
MS: Tommy brings World Class experience having worked with over 17 World Champions. His knowledge of the sport, his demeanor and his approach as a trainer has enabled me to be a more intelligent and well rounded fighter. With his assistant Gist, a big part of our training regiment consists of strategy, as well as, studying and reviewing opponents styles to initiate an effective fight plan.

Q: What do you know about your opponent Shiver?
MS: She seems like a strong fighter who comes prepared to fight and I am sure the fans won't be disappointed, come December 3rd.

Q: You are moving down in weight, what was the reasoning behind the move?
MS: I have always known that I could get down to 122lbs. My nutritionist and conditioning coach Robert Ferguson has been waiting patiently for this day. It was always our plan, now it is time.

Q: Being from the Bronx you are a huge Yankee fan, do you plan on honoring them in anyway at your fight on the 3rd?
MS: Those who come to the fight shall see how much of a true Yankee fan I am! I can't reveal the secret!

Q: What will winning a championship in your home state of New York mean to you?
MS: Words can not describe what winning a championship in New York would mean to me. To be from New York and to have a large fan base in New York share this moment with me is a dream come true.

Q: Who wins, Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao?
MS: I can't take anything away from Floyd Mayweather. But Manny Pacquiao is the COMPLETE PACKAGE. Mentally physically and spiritually.

Q: Anything to say in closing?
MS: I just want to thank everyone who has contributed in making my dream a possibility. Joe DeGuardia and Star Boxing for giving me this opportunity. My Sponsor's, FAB Communications in the Bronx, and Platzner Intl. And Most importantly my FANS who I feel are like extended family, for always sticking with me through thick and thin.  

This VIP evening of boxing and entertainment, hosted by various celebrities, will feature special entertainment and top boxing. Larry Flynt's Hustler Honeys will serve as ring card girls, hostesses at all VIP dinner tables and will be entertaining late into the evening at the official after-fight-party to be held at the Hustler Club 641 W. 51st street in Manhattan.

Hustler Boxing is being presented by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and Larry Flynt's Hustler Club in association with Stonecutter Event Promotions, Inc. A complete list of the undercard will be announced shortly. The Grand Ballroom at the Manhattan Center is located at 311 West 34th Street New York, NY (between 8th and 9th Ave.). Tickets are priced at $202, $152, $102, $52 with VIP tables of ten also available. Tickets can be purchased by CLICKING HERE: ( www.ticketmaster.com) or calling the Star Boxing office at 718 823-2000 or visiting www.starboxing.com.

About Hustler Club-NYC:
Opened approximately six years ago, Larry Flynt's Hustler Club has become the pre- eminent upscale adult men's cabaret in Manhattan. Fortified by the internationally- known Hustler brand, this venue has become the Mecca for New York's sports and entertainment elite. It features floating balconies, VIP suites and the nation's only heated roof deck and cigar lounge, complete with pay per view wide-screen television. Last but not least, the Hustler Honeys are amazing entertainers, creating an erotic experience to remember.

About Stonecutter Event Promotions, Inc.:
Steve Karel's Stonecutter Event Promotions Inc. (SEP) has been a live and televised event promoter for over 20 years, with credits ranging from King of the Cage (PPV), National Bodybuilding Championships (ESPN/ESPN- 2/Fox Sports Net), Women's Extreme Wrestling (PPV), Fight Town New York (MSG), Extreme Championship Wrestling (PPV/TNN). SEP is a major supplier of many forms of programming to the Pay-Per-View industry.

Contact:Kevin Rooney Jr; Dir. Media Relations,pr@starboxing.com, 718 823-2000

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FORMER AMATEUR STANDOUTS NOW PRO PROSPECTS:
ROBINSON AND SOLOMON PUT UNDEFEATED RECORDS
ON THE LINEAT HUSTLER BOXING

It is rare in boxing when you see two prospects at such an early stage of their career put their undefeated records on the line against on another. But on December 3rd, on Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing premiere installment of his new collaborative series "Hustler Boxing" with Larry Flynt's Hustler Club-NYC, you will see just that when Star Boxing's "The New" Ray Robinson (11-0, 4KO) takes on Brad Solomon (8-0, 3KO) in a must see welterweight showdown between two unbeaten, up and coming prospects. The bout is scheduled for six rounds in the welterweight division and is one of the co-feature bouts of the evening. "Huster Boxing" will take place in the Grand Ballroom at New York City's famous Manhattan Center, and will be broadcast live on the nationally televised Versus Network.
                                       
"THE NEW" RAY ROBINSON
"Anytime you have two unbeaten prospects matched up against one another at this stage of their careers you know you are in for a special treat," stated Joe DeGuardia, CEO and founder of Star Boxing. "Both Ray and Solomon had very good amateur backgrounds and are now progressing right along through their respective professional careers. They are both very hungry, very determined, and neither of them knows how to lose. A win, against an unbeaten prospect, on a nationally televised broadcast, will do wonders for either guy's career. With all of that on the line, you can't expect anything less than a great fight."

The 23-year-old Philadelphian native Robinson had an exceptional amateur career, which resulted in him boxing on the U.S. National Team, as well as being ranked the third top light welterweight in the entire nation. As a pro Robinson has been equally impressive. At close to six feet tall, the rangy southpaw Robinson is a gifted boxer with tremendous hand speed. In February of this year, Robinson scored his most impressive victory to date, a third round TKO over previously unbeaten Darnell Jiles, on ESPN2's "Friday Night Fights".
                                    
"This is a huge fight for me at this stage of my career, but I couldn't be more confident of the outcome," stated Robinson. "I have had a tremendous training camp, and I am ready to go. I am excited to be part of this great card on December 3rd at the Manhattan Center, and am looking forward to putting on a great performance for all those in attendance and all those watching at home on Versus."

The 26-year-old Solomon is a three-time National Golden Gloves Champion. Solomon won the welterweight title in 2005, and light welterweight titles in both 2006 and 2007. In 2007 Solomon made it all the way to the semifinals at the United States Amateur Championships, beating fellow unbeaten pro prospect Danny Garcia (now 14- 0, 9KO) in the process.

Contact:Kevin Rooney Jr; Dir. Media Relations,pr@starboxing.com, 718 823-2000

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BOXING PROMOTERS ASSOCIATION
PRAISES PACQUIAO COTTO SUCCESS

It is my pleasure, on behalf of the Boxing Promoter's Association (BPA), to congratulate our sport in once again showing that BOXING is truly desired by fans.

The Top Rank-promoted fight between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto last week exceeded 1.25 million buys and generated over $70 million in domestic pay-per-view revenue. According to the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Pacquiao-Cotto also generated a live gate of 15,930 fans from all over the world, making it the 14th highest grossing sporting event in the state's history, all for which were BOXING events.

This was the second consecutive HBO/PPV telecast that generated over a million buys (Mayweather-Marquez which took place back in September produced over a million buys and generated over $52 million dollars). It will mark the first time since 1999, when Felix Trinidad fought Oscar De La Hoya and Lennox Lewis took on Evander Holyfield, that two bouts in the same year will exceed 1 million pay-per-view buys.

In addition to BOXING'S recent success on HBO/PPV, the Vitali Klitschko vs. Chris Arreola telecast which took place one week after Mayweather vs. Marquez, was the highest rated fight of the year on HBO's World Championship Boxing. Furthermore, Showtime's innovative Super Six tournament has really captured the public's attention as witnessed by the recent success and fan turn out during Stage One of the tournament. Taking a look at such recent events, it is evident that the appeal of BOXING continues to captivate fans and the sport is at one of the highest points it's been in the last decade.

Promoter of the card, Bob Arum of Top Rank, said that the early PPV numbers on Pacquiao Cotto are "over a million and under 1.5 million buys -- and that's without all of the precincts being reported."

"They're not really accurate yet, but all that we can say with absolute certainty is that Pacquiao-Cotto was the biggest, revenue-producing event on pay-per-view for the entire year," said Arum. "And that surpasses all of the UFC. Everything. Any event. It's the biggest event of the year from the standpoint of revenue being generated."

I am proud on behalf of the BPA to congratulate everyone involved in the successful show, particularly our fellow promoter, Top Rank, as well as HBO/PPV and the boxers, Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto. BOXING'S success this past year makes all of us at the BPA very proud. We are excited to move our sport into the future and these recent shows provide yet additional examples of how various parts of the sport working together can create huge successes.

We look forward to future collaborations and successes for the great sport of BOXING.

Sincerely, Joe DeGuardia, President Boxing Promoters Association
email: bpassociation@hotmail.com, phone: 718 823-2000

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RODRIGUEZ PROMISES TO DOMINATE IN POLAND

When Star Boxing's IBF #3 rated welterweight Delvin Rodriguez (24-3-2, 14KO) steps into the ring against Poland's IBF #4 rated Rafal "Braveheart" Jackiewicz (34-8-1, 18KO) for the #1 spot in the IBF World Ratings in an official IBF Welterweight Title eliminator in Elk, Poland on Friday November 27th, Rodriguez doesn't intend to leave any questioning in the outcome of the fight.

"I'm going to look to knock him out, or give him a beating for the entire twelve rounds we are in that ring together, so in the end there will be no question who the winner of the fight actually is." stated Rodriguez. "You are going to see a new Delvin Rodriguez from here on out. I am going to be much aggressive in my fights and while I won't go into a fight just looking for a knockout, if the opportunity comes you better believe I am going to jump all over it. I am going into these fights with a more aggressive mind state, I want to hurt you, and I am going to hurt you."

When speaking with Rodriguez or watching him train you can hear and see that he means business. Rodriguez admittedly has a very bitter taste left in his mouth from his two controversial matches against current IBF Welterweight Champion, Isaac Hlatshwayo in the last year.
                           
RODRIGUEZ (L) IS COMING OFF A HEARTBREAKING SPLIT DECISION LOSS TO HLATSHWAYO (R)
"The first fight I go into his country (South Africa) for an official IBF Title eliminator and do more than enough to win a decision, even dropping him in the 9th round, but only walk away with a draw. Then we fight for the IBF Championship in August and I feel like I do even more in that fight, and he wins a split decision. I am very bitter, I should be the Champion right now and I'm not. I thought I was winning the fight easily and I stopped being as aggressive, and because of that he has the belt and I don't. I learned my lesson against Hlatshwayo, unfortunately I had to learn it the hard way, but I can promise I won't make the same mistake against Jackiewicz when we get in the ring on November 27th."

At 29-years-old Rodriguez still has youth on his side, but knows that his time to shine in the welterweight division; which is stacked with the likes of Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, Shane Mosley, Andre Berto, Miguel Cotto and Hlatshwayo; is now.

"The welterweight division is the hottest division in boxing right now. From the up and coming prospects to the contenders and champions, there are just so many good fighters in this division. That being said I am in the prime of my career and I don't think any of those guys are better or more hungry than me."

But with such big fights on the horizon, Rodriguez knows that the most important thing right now is to come away from Poland with a victory.

"Jackiewicz is a very good, and very skilled fighter," says Rodriguez. "If anyone thinks I am looking past him they are very wrong. I am focused on one thing and one thing only and that's beating Jackiewicz and becoming the number one challenger. I have had one of the best training camps of my life and know I will be heading to Poland in top shape ready to come away with the victory. He hasn't lost in over four years, and he has never been stopped before. I'd like to be, and plan on being the first person to do it."

Rodriguez vs. Jackiewicz will be promoted by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing in association with Bullit Knockout Promotions.

About Star Boxing:
Star Boxing, Inc. has been in operation since 1992. Star Boxing has worked to produce some of the most exciting and memorable boxing events in recent history. Star has continued to work with and develop a number of very exciting world champions, world rated contenders and young prospects. Star has consistently brought credibility, integrity, and exciting fights to the boxing industry.

          Photo's by Star Boxing Photographer Marty Rosengarten

Contact:                                                                                                               Kevin Rooney Jr; Dir. Media Relations,pr@starboxing.com,718 823-2000

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KEVIN JOHNSON:
I AM BRINGING THE CHAMPIONSHIP BACK TO AMERICA!
WBC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD

When Star Boxing's top rated undefeated heavyweight Kevin "Kingpin" Johnson (22-0-1, 9KO) (WBC #6, WBA #6, WBO #8, IBF #12) steps into the ring on December 12th to challenge Vitali Klitschko (38-2, 37KO) for Klitschko's coveted WBC Heavyweight Championship, he will not only be fighting for himself, but fighting for our entire country       

"Bringing the heavyweight championship back to America is more important to me than anything," stated Johnson. "For the entire 20th Century there wasn't a bigger prize in all of sports than being the heavyweight champion of the world. Since the Europeans took over the heavyweight division, boxing lost some of its appeal. The average American walking down the street couldn't tell you who the champ is. When I think of great fighters I think of Jack Johnson, Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Larry Holmes and Mike Tyson. When these guys were champs, they were icons in this great nation. The Klitschko's are a temporary mistake and I'm going to fix that mistake for good. Winning the World Championship and bringing the belt back to America, were it rightfully belongs, will be a huge step in that direction. Like those great heavyweights did in the past-I will restore the shine to Heavyweight Boxing."
                                   
While Johnson is very confident in the outcome of the fight, he does respect Vitali as "the only true champion" in the heavyweight division.

"I give Vitali a lot of respect for giving me this opportunity. He is a true champion that doesn't duck anybody. Of all the champions he is the only one who has stepped up and given us young guys, such as Chris Arreola and myself a chance to fight for his championship."
While some critics might argue that Johnson is too inexperienced to dethrone Klitschko, Johnson chooses not to let it bother him.

"There are always going to be people that hate on me, but just as much as my supporters motivate me, the haters motivate me too. I love proving people wrong, I have done it for my entire career, and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon." Muhammad Ali had haters too, it didn't stop him from being considered 'The Greatest of All Time'. Ali shocked the world when he beat the 'invincible' Sonny Liston and it won't stop me from beating the 'invincible' Vitali Klitschko.

"These co-called critics can say what they want, but bottom line is my time is now. I am in the prime of my career, none of the other top contenders or prospects want to fight me, so what should I do, sit around and pad my record with meaningless wins like most of these other guys do? I have studied Vitali for a long time and I've watched him destroy a lot of guys, but in each of those fights, I've seen him show a lot of flaws. The problem is that none of the guys he fought, other then Lewis, had the skills, stamina and technique to take advantage. Despite what everyone says I know what I can do and how I'm going to do it. I know I'll be the underdog going into this fight and that's fine with me. I'm letting all those big betters out there know, if they are looking to make a lot of money, put your money on the Kingpin."

Regarding of the outcome of the fight, Johnson sees the fight playing out one way and one way only, with him being the victor.

"My game plan going into this fight is to win, it's as simple as that. No matter what, I'm not leaving Switzerland without that WBC belt around my waist. I see the fight playing out whatever way I want it to play out. If I have to box him then I'll box him. From a pure boxing standpoint he is no where near on my level. People talk about his jab, but there is no heavyweight in the world with a better jab then me, and certainly not Vitali Klitschko. People might not know, but I actually have a longer reach than him. When it comes to jabbing he can forget it. If he tries to jab with me, his mouth will be wide open and his eyes will be closed by the middle of the fight."

"If he wants to fight, I'll go toe-to-toe with him and use my speed to knock him out. I want to make things clear for everyone; I'm not Cristobal Arreola, or Sam Peters. If he stands in front of me with his hands down, I'll hit him ten times before he can land once. It's going to be a short night for him if he tries that amateur stuff with me."

With about a month to go till fight night, Johnson says he is already in top shape and ready to go.

"I knew that this day would come sooner or later so I have been preparing myself for the last two years. I work out five days a week year round, so I'm always in shape. For Vitali I have stepped it up even more though and have been putting my body through some new intensive training. By fight time, I'll be leaner than ever and ready to go. I couldn't be more focused then the task at hand. I can already hear the announcer saying, "and the new heavyweight champion of the world, Kevin "Kingpin" Johnson! My long-awaited reign of the heavyweight division finally begins, starting with Vitali Klitschko on December 12th."

The Kevin Johnson vs. Vitali Klitschko fight for the WBC Heavyweight Championship of the World is promoted by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and K2 Promotions and will take place at the PostFinance Arena in Bern, Switzerland.

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ANDRADE GIVES BACK TO COMMUNITY
HOLDS INAUGURAL THANKSGIVING TURKEY DRIVE

On Saturday November 21st, Providence, Rhode Island's favorite son, 2007 Amateur World Champion and 2008 U.S. Olympian, Demetrius Andrade             (8-0, 6KO) will be holding his inaugural "Knock Out Hunger" turkey drive at the West End Community Center in downtown Providence. Andrade is teaming up with the Community Center to assist needy families this Thanksgiving and holiday season.
ANDRADE WITH PROMOTERS JOE DEGUARDIA (R) AND ARTIE PELULLO (L)
                                
"This is an opportunity for me to help out and give back to a community that has given me nothing but love and support throughout my entire career," stated the undefeated jr. middleweight prospect Andrade who is co- promoted by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and Banner Promotions.

During these tough economic times, there has been an increase of individuals and families accessing the West End Community Center's emergency services, and Andrade and the Center are welcoming any and all help in making his inaugural turkey drive a successful one for those people in need. The Center is accepting food and/or monetary donations to help fulfill their goal. The contributions can be dropped off at the Center or sent by mail to 109 Bucklin Street, Providence, RI, 02907.

 ATTN: Demetrius Andrade's "Knock Out Hunger." Checks can be made payable to West End Communicty Center, Inc. Office hours are from 9 AM to 5PM Monday through Friday.

"Work together, to make life better, that's my slogan. I am working hard to make this first annual charity event a successful one, so these people in need in the Providence community can have a happy holiday, just like they deserve," stated Andrade.

For more information, contact Olivia Martinez at (401) 781-4242.
Photo by Emily Harney

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RODRIGUEZ TAKES ON JACKIEWICZ
IN IBF TITLE ELIMINATOR

On November 27th, Star Boxing's IBF #3 rated welterweight, Delvin Rodriguez (24-3-2, 14KO) will travel into foreign territory when he takes on Poland's IBF #4 rated Rafal "Braveheart" Jackiewicz (34-8-1, 18KO) for the #1 spot in the IBF World Ratings in an official IBF Welterweight Title eliminator. The bout, scheduled for twelve rounds, will take place in Belk, Poland.

Rodriguez is coming off a highly entertaining, controversial split decision loss to Isaac Hlatshwayo this past August for the vacant IBF Welterweight Championship of the World.

While Rodriguez is looking to rebound off the loss, Jackiewicz will be looking to keep his nineteen-bout, four-year win streak alive.

"I am pleased that Delvin is getting another opportunity to become the mandatory challenger. I thought that Delvin won both fights against Hlatshwayo (the two first battled to a majority draw in November of last year)," stated Joe DeGuardia, CEO and founder of Star Boxing. "It is fitting that the IBF kept Delvin as the top rated welterweight in the division (both the #1 and #2 spot are vacant), as when you take the judge's scorecards over 24 rounds, only one scorecard separates Delvin from being the World Champion. Hopefully Delvin will soon have an opportunity to fight once again for the coveted IBF World Championship. First and foremost Delvin must take care of business in Poland. Jackiewicz is a very skilled fighter, so Delvin knows he can't look past him. He hasn't lost in over four years and he will have a whole country behind him fight night. I can tell you though that Delvin has a very bad taste left in his mouth and he is hungrier than ever to get another shot at the championship and promises he won't leave it to the judge's scorecards this time around."

Rodriguez vs. Jackiewicz will be promoted by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing in association with Bullit Knockout Promotions. _____________________________________________________________________________________________

STAR BOXING 12/3 NYC CARD GETS HOTTER:
SHEA VS. SHIVERS
FOR INTERIM WBA SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP 
 

Bronx's fan-favorite, "The Real Million Dollar Baby" Maureen Shea (13-2, 7KO) has been added to Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing upcoming, "Hustler Boxing" card Thursday December 3rd, at the Manhattan Center. Shea will square off against Jenna "Cowgirl" Shiver (9-4-1, 2KO) for the Interim WBA Female Super Bantamweight Championship of the World. The bout was made possible when Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin pulled out of his scheduled bout due to his appendix suddenly rupturing and having to be removed.
                                         
"THE REAL MILLION DOLLAR BABY" MAUREEN SHEA
The 28-year-old Shea is best known for serving as the lead sparring partner and mentor for Hillary Swank, as Swank prepared for her role in the Academy Award winning movie Million Dollar Baby.

"It was unfortunate that Quillin had to pull off the show, but luckily we were able to replace him with what is sure to be an all-action affair in a World Championship match-up," stated Joe DeGuardia, CEO and founder of Star Boxing. "Being from the nearby Bronx, Maureen has a huge following when she fights in New York and we expect her to put on a great show for all those in attendance as she has done time and time again."

"I'm finally fighting at 122-the weight I should be fighting. My strength and conditioning coach has always said I am a natural 122 weight so now I'm there. I'm very comfortable at that weight and ready to pursue the title. The energy in NY is so incredible- after the Yankees won the World-Series, it motivated me and I am ready to be a World Champion as well. I am looking forward to this title challenge with my team."

This VIP evening of boxing and entertainment, hosted by various celebrities, will feature special entertainment and top boxing. Larry Flynt's Hustler Honeys will serve as ring card girls, hostesses at all VIP dinner tables and will be entertaining late into the evening at the official after-fight-party to be held at the Hustler Club 641 W. 51st street in Manhattan.

Hustler Boxing is being presented by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and Larry Flynt's Hustler Club. A complete list of the undercard will be announced shortly. The Grand Ballroom at the Manhattan Center is located at 311 West 34th Street New York, NY (between 8th and 9th Ave.). Tickets are priced at $202, $152, $102, $52 with VIP tables of ten also available. Tickets can be purchased by CLICKING HERE: (http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/000043631 483D1CC) or calling the Star Boxing office at 718 823-2000.

About Star Boxing:
Star Boxing, Inc. has been in operation since 1992. Star Boxing has worked to produce some of the most exciting and memorable boxing events in recent history. Star has continued to work with and develop a number of very exciting world champions, world rated contenders and young prospects. Star has consistently brought credibility, integrity, and exciting fights to the boxing industry.

About Hustler Club-NYC:
Opened approximately six years ago, Larry Flynt's Hustler Club has become the pre- eminent upscale adult men's cabaret in Manhattan. Fortified by the internationally- known Hustler brand, this venue has become the Mecca for New York's sports and entertainment elite. It features floating balconies, VIP suites and the nation's only heated roof deck and cigar lounge, complete with pay per view wide-screen television. Last but not least, the Hustler Honeys are amazing entertainers, creating an erotic experience to remember.

About Stonecutter Event Promotions, Inc.:
Steve Karel's Stonecutter Event Promotions Inc. (SEP) has been a live and televised event promoter for over 20 years, with credits ranging from King of the Cage (PPV), National Bodybuilding Championships (ESPN/ESPN- 2/Fox Sports Net), Women's Extreme Wrestling (PPV), Fight Town New York (MSG), Extreme Championship Wrestling (PPV/TNN). SEP is a major supplier of many forms of programming to the Pay-Per-View industry.

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HUSTLER BOXING PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: RAY ROBINSON, MIKE ARNAOUTIS, JOE DEGUARDIA, PETER QUILLIN, MELVINA LATHAN

On Wednesday November 4th, Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and Larry Flynt's Hustler Club-NYC held a press conference at Manhattan's famous Il Postino Ristorante to announce their new promotional alliance to produce a new series of star-studded boxing events throughout the NYC area. 

On Wednesday November 4th, Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and Larry Flynt's Hustler Club-NYC held a press conference at Manhattan's famous Il Postino Ristorante to announce their new promotional alliance to produce a new series of star-studded boxing events throughout the NYC area.
Joe DeGuardia, CEO and founder of Star Boxing was the first to address the media, thanking everyone for coming and showing their support for the upcoming event.

"Seeing all the press and people here on the day the Yankees are to play the sixth game of the World Series in New York, really is a testament to the fact that boxing is definitely back on the rise," stated DeGuardia. "I want to thank everyone for coming out, especially the fighters here in attendance as well as New York State Athletic Commissioner, Melvina Lathan, who continues to work towards making the New York Athletic Commission among the premier commissions throughout the entire nation."

Commissioner Lathan briefly spoke and stressed the importance of promoters such as DeGuardia to continue to search for new and innovative ways to continue the growth of boxing not only in New York but in throughout the entire U.S.

"The image of boxing is getting better each day," stated Lathan. "Thanks to promoters such as Joe our sport is beginning to once again flourish. "Shows and concepts such as these are what are going to bring our sport's popularity back to what it once was."

Before introducing, Steve Karel, Hustler Club's Director of Marketing, and Operator of Stonecutter Event Promotions, Inc., DeGuardia said a few words about the newly formed joint venture.

"We want to bring excitement back to boxing, and we feel that by teaming up with the Hustler Club, the premiere gentlemen's club in New York, we will be able to produce some of the most exciting and entertaining boxing events New York City has ever witnessed. We want to have the 'Hustler Honey' ringcard girls become a part of our shows just as the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders have become part of their football entertainment."

"I have worked with Joe before and we have always had great success," stated Karel. "By putting together this new concept, and using our vast marketing resources, we feel that we can bring boxing back to where it belongs and attract the main stream sporting fan back to this great sport."
                                    
                                     "THE NEW" RAY ROBINSON
Robinson was the first of the fighter's to address the media, thanking everyone for coming out and showing there support for the upcoming show on December 3rd.

"I can't wait to be back in action," stated Robinson. "We have been training really hard for this upcoming fight and it will definitely show come fight night December 3rd. I have a great relationship with Star Boxing and I am looking forward to putting on another great performance for all those in attendance at the Manhattan Center."
                                         
                                  PETER "KID CHOCOLATE" QUILLIN
Next to the podium was Quillin. Before addressing the audience Quillin took the time to first show all those in attendance that he is in fighting shape with still a month to go before fight night.

"I want to first and foremost thank Joe and Star Boxing for the opportunity to showcase my skills on his upcoming card," stated Quillin. "I am just so happy to be back and to be returning on such a great card. I am focused to restarting my quest to become middleweight champion of the world as you will witness with my fight on December 3rd."
                                       
                                        "MIGHTY" MIKE ARNAOUTIS
Last to address the media was Arnaoutis.
"I want to thank you all for coming, and I want to thank Joe and Star Boxing for this opportunity to not only be fighting in this great city of New York, but for a chance to regain my USBA championship," said Arnaoutis. "I am very focused right now. I couldn't' be happier with my team around me. I have a great manager in Jimmy Hartofilis, great promoter in Star Boxing, and I am extremely happy with my new trainer Ray Mcline. I am expecting a very tough fight on December 3rd but I am very confident that I am going to put on a very exciting fight and come out victorious. I am looking forward to returning the top of my division and it all starts on December 3rd."

This VIP evening of boxing and entertainment, hosted by various celebrities, will feature special entertainment and top boxing. Larry Flynt's Hustler Honeys will serve as ring card girls, hostesses at all VIP dinner tables and will be entertaining late into the evening at the official after-fight-party to be held at the Hustler Club 641 W. 51st street in Manhattan.

Hustler Boxing is being presented by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and Larry Flynt's Hustler Club in association with Stonecutter Event Promotions, Inc. A complete list of the undercard will be announced shortly. The Grand Ballroom at the Manhattan Center is located at 311 West 34th Street New York, NY (between 8th and 9th Ave.). Tickets are priced at $202, $152, $102, $52 with VIP tables of ten also available. Tickets can be purchased by (CLICKING HERE) or calling the Star Boxing office at 718 823-2000.

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Mike Arnaoutis-Tim Coleman Press Conference Video

ASTORIA, NEW YORK - Video coverage of the press conference announcing the clash of "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis against Tim Coleman on December 3 at the Manhattan Center's Grand Ballroom in New York City has been uploaded and is available for viewing at the provided links. The event took place at the classy Il Postino Ristorante in New York City.

Arnaoutis, 22-3-2 (10 KO) of Astoria, Queens, NY by way of Athens, Greece and Tim Coleman, 16-1-1 (4 KO) of Baltimore, MD will meet for the vacant USBA junior welterweight title with Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing promoting the event. The MSG Network will televise the event on a delayed basis.

PART ONE (click here)    PART TWO (click here)
R. Christopher, PR, Boxing Buzz Media, 561.503.9948, boxingpublicity@gmail.com

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STAR BOXING AND LARRY FLYNT'S HUSTLER CLUB NYC TO PRESENT A NEW BOXING SPECIAL EVENT SERIES
PREMIERE EVENT TO FEATURE ARNAOUTIS VS. COLEMAN FOR USBA TITLE AS WELL AS THE RETURN OF KID CHOCOLATE

Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing announces a promotional alliance with Larry Flynt's Hustler Club-NYC to produce a new series of star-studded boxing events. There will be a press conference held this Wednesday at New York's celebrity favorite, Il Postino Ristorante to officially announce the joint venture and the company's first upcoming event.
The first event, to be held on December 3rd at the Manhattan Center, will feature a USBA light welterweight title championship between Star Boxing's "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis (22-3-2, 10KO) and Tim "Pit Bull" Coleman (16-1-1, 4KO). Also on the card are Brooklyn's sensational knockout artist Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillen (20-0, 15KO) and Star Boxing's undefeated light welterweight prospect "The New" Ray Robinson (11-0, 4KO).

The series is a collaborative effort between leading boxing promoter Joe DeGuardia of Star Boxing and Steve Karel, the director of marketing at Larry Flynt's Hustler Club New York. Karel, who also operates Stonecutter Event Promotions, Inc. is a longstanding television industry veteran who also does pay-per-view placement and event marketing.

"We are very excited to be teaming up with the Hustler Club to put together this new series," stated Joe DeGuardia, CEO and founder of Star Boxing. "We have worked with Hustler in the past on our shows and have always had great success. We look to build off that past success as we move forward and anticipate a long standing relationship that will produce some of the most entertaining and memorable boxing events to ever be held in New York City."

"This promotional arrangement was an obvious natural fit," said Karel. "By aligning New York's top gentlemen's club with legendary Joe DeGuardia, who is one of the leading boxing promoters in the sport, we're guaranteed to host a series of unforgettable events which are sure to attract celebrities and New York's most influential people."

This VIP evening of boxing and entertainment, hosted by world renown boxing trainer, and HBO commentator Emanuel Steward, will feature gourmet dinner and cocktails in addition to top boxing. Larry Flynt's Hustler Honeys will serve as ring card girls, hostesses at all VIP dinner tables and will be entertaining late into the evening at the official after-party to be held at the Hustler Club 641 W. 51st street in Manhattan.

A complete list of the undercard will be announced shortly. The Grand Ballroom at the Manhattan Center is located at 311 West 34th Street New York, NY (between 8th and 9th Ave.). Tickets are priced at $202, $152, $102, $52 with VIP tables of ten also available. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Star Boxing office at 718 823-2000. The event will be featured in a future broadcast on the MSG network as well as on internet Pay-Per-View. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

 KINGPIN WOES CHAMPION KLITSCHKO
AND SWISS AT PRESS CONFERENCE

When Star Boxing's undefeated heavyweight Kevin "Kingpin" Johnson,           (22-0-1, 9KO) faces off against Vitali Klitschko, (38-2, 37KO) for Vitali's WBC Heavyweight Championship belt on December 12th at the PostFinance Arena in Bern, Switzerland, there won't be an empty seat left in the house. The arena which holds 17,000 people has already completely sold out all of its pre-sale tickets. And while many of those 17,000 people will consist of Klitschko's adoring European fans, after Johnson's recent appearance in Switzerland to officially announce the upcoming bout, there just might be more than a few fans cheering for the American Johnson.

"Everyone fell in love with Kevin in Switzerland. The press, the fans, and even Vitali was impressed with Kevin," stated Joe DeGuardia, CEO and founder of Star Boxing, who accompanied Johnson on the trip.

                                     

The official press conference to announce the fight was held Friday at Switzerland's famous Jungfraujoch (elevation, 11,333 feet; 3,454 meters), the highest train station in all of Europe.

Johnson was the first of the fighter's to address the audience, thanking everyone for coming, and inviting him to their beautiful country and to Vitali for accepting the challenge.

"Vitali is a great champion, but I am not leaving this country on December 12th without that belt," stated Johnson. "I made a promise to my daughter at home that I will be coming back the WBC Heavyweight Champion of the World, and I have no intentions of breaking that promise."

"I know Kevin is a very dangerous and skilled opponent, much more than my last opponent Chris Arreola, and I am taking this fight very seriously," stated the champion Klitschko. "Looking at Kevin today I can see in his eyes that he truly believes he is coming here to win my title, he has no fear of me. Kevin is going to be a champion one day, just not on December 12th."

Following the press conference Johnson spoke with reporters and signed countless autographs for those in attendance. 

On Saturday both Johnson and Klitschko were the guests of honors at the PostFinance Arena ice hockey game. The two took photos, met with more fans, and participated in the ceremonial dropping of the puck to start the game.

Following the game Johnson and Klitschko attended the post event cocktail party. At the party was where the 6'3" 240lb. intimidating looking Johnson, who originally hails from the rough streets of New Jersey, showed a much softer side.

"Without saying anything, Kevin walks up to the pianist in the middle of the room, asks him if he can sit down and with no hesitation starts playing," said DeGuardia. "Everyone was completely blown away. After playing for a few minutes and not missing one key or note, Kevin rose from the piano to a standing ovation."

"It's one of the many skills I have, just not a lot of people known about that one," says Johnson with a laugh.

On December 12th Johnson will look to use his better known boxing skills to dethrone Klitschko, finally bringing a heavyweight championship back to the U.S.

"To all my fans out there, stay tuned because Mr. Tall, Dark and Handsome is about to shock the world again. To all my haters, keep it up, I enjoy the motivation. On December 12th I am bringing the championship back to America were it rightfully belongs."

Contact:                                                                                                               Kevin Rooney Jr; Dir. Media Relations, pr@starboxing.com, 718 823-2000 

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Klitschko Gets Johnson for Christmas!!!

WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko, 38-2, 37Ko’s will defend his title against December 12th at the PostFinance Arena, Berne, Switzerland against Star Boxing’s undefeated Kevin “King Pin” Johnson, 22-0-1, 9Ko’s.

Klitschko fighting for the fourth time since his injury forced retirement in 2005 will be coming in off a 10th round Tko of previously unbeaten challenger Chris Arreola in September.

The undefeated Johnson is hot coming in winning his last three inside the distance stopping Bruce Seldon, Matthew Greer and Devin Vargas and is looking to ruin the champions Christmas. __________________________________________________________________________________________________

RUMBLE AT THE HILTON RYE TOWN II RESULTS

On Wednesday night at the Hilton Rye Town Hotel in Rye Brook, NY, Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing presented an exciting five bout card before a near capacity crowd.

Headlining the show was former number one light heavyweight contender, and Westchester County native, David Telesco, taking on former two-time super middleweight champion, Bryon Mitchell, in a match-up of two explosive punchers. 
                                   
                                   MITCHELL (R) STOPS TELESCO
Both fighters came out in the first looking to measure each other with their jabs, and find the range to land their power shots.

Near the end of the first a huge counter overhand right from Mitchell caught Telesco flush on the chin while Telesco was looking to exchange, sending him to the canvas just as the bell sounded to end the first. Telesco jumped up immediately, but seemed to be on shaky legs.

In the second Telesco began using his jab to keep Mitchell at bay, and landed a nice left hook midway through the round that seemed to stun the hard pressing Mitchell. With Telesco's back against the ropes Mitchell landed another huge counter overhand right just as Telesco was unleashing a left hook, dropping Telesco face first to the canvas.

Telesco tried to get to his feet, but was in no condition to continue, forcing the referee to call a halt to the contest at 2:08 of the second round.

With the win, Mitchell improves to 28-5-1, 21KO while Telesco drops to 30-7-1, 25KO. 
                                     
                                  DOUGLAS DECISIONS SCHNEIDER
In the co-feature bout of the evening, former 1996 Guyana Olympian "Big" John Douglas improved to 7-14-3, 3KO with a controversial six round decision over local fan favorite Jon "The Fighting Marine" Schneider, who dropped to 7-4-1, 5KO.

It was evident from the opening bell that both Schneider and Douglas came to fight and were eager to engage at any chance they could.

Schneider was the sharper of the two, but Douglas was effective with his wide looping shots.

In the sixth and final round the two combatants went toe-to-toe not wanting to leave the decision up to the judge's scorecards.

When the judge's scorecards were announced declaring Douglas the split decision winner, the pro-Schneider crowd voiced their displeasure as the fight truly could have went either way.

UNDERCARD RESULTS
Eilon Kedem W6 Julio Valadez
Ahmad Mickens D4 Todd Eriksson
Richard Brown W4 Andrew Hutchinson

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ANDRADE TRAIN KEEPS ON ROLLING

On Saturday at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island, the 2007 U.S. Amateur Champion, and 2008 U.S. Olympian, Demetrius Andrade improved his record to (8-0, 6KO) by beating previously unbeaten Chris Chatman (4-1, 2KO) in front of his hometown fans. The bout was promoted by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and Banner Promotions in association with Jimmy Burchfield's Classic Entertainment and Sports.

ANOTHER UNBEATEN, ANOTHER IMPRESSIVE SHOWING FOR ANDRADE
The 21-year-old Providence native Andrade, who is co- promoted by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and Banner Promotions, and is widely considered to be boxing' s next superstar, came out in the first using his noticeable size and reach advantage to score telling blows to both the body and head of Chatman.

At the weigh-in on Friday words were exchanged between the two fighters, which concluded with Andrade promising to punish and Chatman, and that's just what he did, working off a crisp jab to continuously score vicious four and five punch combinations at will.

Andrade repeatedely, peppered Chatman from the outside. Chatman hung tough but he was outgunned by Andrade round after round. At the end of the day Andrade picked up another sensational victory, pitching a shut out on all three judges scorecards. For the highly touted Andrade this was his eighth fight as a professional in a little less than a year. Each time out he has been nothing less than spectacular and has showed why many boxing experts chose him as the top prospect to come out of the 2008 Olympics. Look for Andrade to be back in action very soon. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

VIP BOXING II RESULTS

On Wednesday night Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing presented it's second installment of VIP Boxing before a packed house at the beautiful Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, NY. The show featured six fights, an hour long cocktail party, followed by a five course meal of indescribable elegance.                                     

                                 VARGAS (L) OUTWORKS NELSON (R)
Headlining the card was Star Boxing's heavyweight and the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Captain "Devastain" Devin Vargas taking on Terrell "Baby Bull" Nelson.

Vargas came out in the first, scoring good combinations to both the body and head of the hard charging Nelson.

The middle rounds saw Vargas counter effectively from the outside. Vargas continuously landed a beautiful left hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head combination that began causing swelling under Nelson's right eye.

To Nelson's credit he kept coming, looking to exchange, but in the end, Vargas was too fast and too accurate, winning a clear cut unanimous decision.

After the fight it was revealed that Vargas severely injured his right hand in the first round, causing him to abandon the right and work solely off his left.

With the win, Vargas improves to 18-1, 7KO while Nelson drops to 8-9, 5KO.

BENITEZ RETURNS IN FASHION
The co-feature bout of the evening saw the return of Star Boxing's super bantamweight prospect Roberto Benitez, as he improved his record to a perfect 6-0, 3KO as he completely outworked Angel Paneto (4-6-2, 2KO) over six entertaining rounds.

Benitez, a 2000 U.S. Olympic team alternate, and 2004 Olympic teammate to Vargas, was coming off a three year layoff, but by his performance though it was hard to tell.

Benitez landed flush combinations, mixing it up to both the body and head, dropping his opponent various times throughout the fight. Somehow though Paneto was able to make it to the sixth and final bell.

In the end it was all Benitez as he didn't lose a round on any of the three judges scorecards. Look for Benitez to be back in action very soon.
OTHER RESULTS:

Marcus Bianconi D6 Lamar Harris
Melchor Guillen TKO1 Jonathon Cuba
Gabriel Bracero W6 Ashanti Hendrickson
Eusebio Flores TKO1 Kamel Al-Olabi

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VIP BOXING II UNDERCARD ANNOUNCED

On September 30th Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing will present its second installment of VIP Boxing at the beautiful Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, NY. Headlining the show will be Star Boxing's heavyweight prospect, the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Captain, "Devastatin" Devin Vargas (17-1, 7KO) taking on Terrell "Baby Bull" Nelson (8-8, 5KO) in an eight round heavyweight attraction.

In the co-feature bout of the evening, Star Boxing's red hot light heavyweight prospect, "Terrible" Yathomas "The Punisher" Riley (7-0, 5KO) takes on Otgonbayer Daivii (3- 2-1, 1KO). The bout is scheduled for six rounds.

September 30th will mark the much anticipated return of Star Boxing's Roberto Benitez (5-0, 3KO). Benitez, who hails from Brooklyn, had a storied amateur career, including competing in the 2004 Olympics for team U.S.A. Benitez suffered an injury in 2006 and has been out of the ring ever since. He is back now though and says he is better than ever. He is scheduled to take on Angel Paneto (4-5-2, 2KO). The bout is scheduled for six rounds in the super bantamweight divison.

Exciting New Haven jr. welterweight, Dominic DeSanto (2-1-1, 2KO) returns for his second showing at Star Boxing's VIP Boxing, when he takes on Poughkeepsie, New York's Israel Suarez (2-2). The bout is scheduled for four rounds in the jr welterweight division.

Also seeing action is undefeated welterweight prospect Gabriel Bracero (6-0). Bracero who hails from close by Queens, NY looks to add another win to his record as he continues to move up the welterweight ranks when he takes on Long Island's Ashanti Hendrickson (1-3-1) in a scheduled six round welterweight contest. 
 
Rounding out the card will be Russo's On The Bay's own, Jonathon Cuba will look to improve to a perfect 2-0, 2KO when he takes on Paterson, New Jersey's Melchor Guillen (1-3). Cuba, who resides in nearby Queens, currently works part time for Russo's. He will surely be looking to put on an impressive showing in front of his hometown fans, and fellow co-workers. The bout is scheduled for four rounds in the jr. welterweight division. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

RILEY LOOKS TO KEEP ON ROLLING AT VIP BOXING

On September 30th Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing will present its second installment of VIP Boxing at the beautiful Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, NY. Headlining the show will be Star Boxing's heavyweight prospect, the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Captain, "Devastatin" Devin Vargas (17-1, 7KO) taking on Terrell "Baby Bull" Nelson (8-8, 5KO).

"TERRIBLE" YATHOMAS "THE PUNISHER" RILEY
Fighting in the co-feature bout of the evening, will be Star Boxing's red hot light heavyweight, "Terrible" Yathomas "The Punisher" Riley (7-0, 5KO). Riley who is coming off two highlight real knockouts (TKO2 July 16th & KO1 August 1st) will be taking on Otgonbayer Daivii (3-2-1, 1KO). The bout is scheduled for six rounds in the light heavyweight division.

Riley, who hails from Miami-Dade County, but now lives and trains out of the Bronx, was the 2006 National Golden Gloves Champion. He turned pro in February of 2008, scoring a fourth round TKO over Borngod Washington. Since then Riley's stock has been on the rise.

RILEY WITH PROMOTER JOE DEGUARDIA
The southpaw Riley, a devastating puncher with knockout power in either hand, looked to be tested in his last fight when he took on Tiwon Taylor. Taylor, an experienced veteran with more then forty fights under his belt as a professional (26-15-1, 19KO), had been in with the likes of the Lou Del Valle, Elvir Muriqi, Omar Sheika, Adrian Diaconu, and Daniel Judah. In his last fight before taking on Riley, Taylor lost a close decision to world rated super middleweight contender, Joey Spina (25-1-1, 17KO). But just three minutes, and two knockdowns later, Riley had brutally stopped Taylor in the very first round.

"Yathomas keeps improving each time out," stated Joe DeGuardia, CEO and founder of Star Boxing. "His last two fights were supposed to be his toughest, and he completely annihilated both opponents we put in front of him. Anytime he steps in the ring you have to make sure you don't blink, because if you do you might miss the fight. We feel that Yathomas has the style the fans want to see, and the excitement and tenacity that he brings to the sport will enable him to become a fan-favorite and king of the light heavyweight division. We expect another fantastic showing from him come September 30th."

The show will kick off at 7PM sharp with an hour long cocktail reception. Immediately following the reception, a four course elegant dinner will start being served, at which time the first bout will go on. There will be cocktail service throughout, with an open bar running for the remainder of the evenings fights.
A complete list of undercard bouts will be announced shortly. All seats will include full VIP services. Tables of ten are available for purchase for $1500 (Bronze), $2500 (Silver), and $3500 (Gold) respectively. There will be a limited amount of individual seats at select tables available, with the cost for each seat at $150, $250, and $350. You may contact Star Boxing for tickets at 718-823-2000 or by visiting www.starboxing.com. Russo's On The Bay is located at 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach, NY 11414.