Sports Network Limited has always paid every fighter what he was due, but in this case Joe Calzaghe demanded $4.6million (at a conversion rate equivalent to around £3.25million) which Sports Network regarded as exaggerated and fanciful. Sports Network, throughout the litigation, has always said that it would pay Joe Calzaghe but we disputed the sum he claimed (paragraph 16 of the Judgment:

“The Claimant [Sports Network Limited] does not dispute that a substantial sum of money is owed by the Claimant to the Defendant [Joe Calzaghe] in respect of the bout with Mr Hopkins although it does dispute that the sum owed is as large as alleged by the Defendant”). We were right to do so and feel vindicated in defending Joe’s claim which we have reduced by almost £1.5million. Our lawyers have advised Sports Network to appeal to reduce the sum even further, which it fully intends to do.

I am of course extremely disappointed that the Judge did not go further in accepting we had an agreement with Joe to promote his last fights. This is especially so as the Judge criticised Joe and his lawyer (Gareth Williams). The Judge found that Joe “chose to tell deliberate lies” to the Court (paragraph 138 of the Judgment), and that his “evidence was also unsatisfactory in many respects” (paragraph 134), finding that this “must impact, adversely, upon his credibility” (paragraph 138). The Judge also found that Gareth Williams “wished to hide” facts from the Court so as to create a “false impression” which “reflects badly” upon him (paragraph 107). He found that Gareth Williams “was prepared to advise the Defendant to provide wholly inaccurate information to Mr Warren” (paragraph 111).

BAYAN JARGAL WINS AGAIN IN VIRGINA!!!!!!!!!!! HOT LIGHTWEIGHT PROSPECT STAYS UNBEATEN

Undefeated lightweight prospect Bayan “THE MONGOLIAN MONGOOSE” Jargal scored a crushing third round knockout of Saginaw, Michigan’s Reggie “TWO GUNS” Nash on Saturday night at the Sportsplex in Winchester, Virginia.

Ending the scheduled eight rounder with a right hand, left hook combination at the 1:09 mark of the third stanza, Jargal improved his record to 11-0-1 (8 KO’s).

“Bayan was in great shape and is so heavy handed that he can knockout his opposition at any point in the fight. The crowd was thrilled by his performance and we’re hoping to have him fight again in April or early May” said promoter Terry Lane, President of Reno, Nevada’s “Let’s Get It On” Promotions.

“He’s ready for a TV fight right now, whether it’s something on ESPN or Shobox, that’s something we’re going to pursue. Fight fans will be thrilled to see Jargal in action.”

The knockout of Nash was Jargal’s second start in 2009, the first resulting in a first round stoppage of Walberto Gaxiola on January 23rd in Las Vegas.

Continued Lane, “We want Bayan to fight often this year as that will be important for his continued success.”

Jargal is managed by J.D. Brown who has managed former world champions William Joppy and DeMarcus Corley and also worked as an advisor for Sugar Ray Leonard.

Reno, Nevada based “Let’s Get It On” Promotions was founded in 2000 by legendary boxing referee Mills Lane. In early 2005 he was joined by sons Terry and Tommy in the operations of the company. Along with super middleweight contender Jesse Brinkley, “Let’s Get It On” Promotions also promotes lightweight prospect Bayan Jargal and highly regarded brothers Tyler and Derek Hinkey. They have consistently promoted world class boxing events on a national basis.

Further information on “Let’s Get It On” Promotions can be viewed at www.letsgetitonboxing.com

USA BOXING WEEK IN REVIEW

USA BOXING’S WEEKLY RECAP OF THE PAST WEEK’S EVENT AND CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS WILL PROVIDE A GLIMPSE INTO THE AMATEUR BOXING EVENTS, STORIES AND RESULTS FROM COAST-TO-COAST
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2009

USA BOXING TO HOST TRAIN THE TRAINER CLINIC, MARCH 16-22 IN COLORADO
SPRINGS

USA Boxing is hosting the 2009 Train the Trainer Clinic, March 16-22, at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. The event will provide valuable knowledge and information to coaches and officials from across the United States.

The 2009 edition will be the first Train the Trainer since 2005, and the first under USA Boxing High Performance Director, Patrick Borkowski. The sessions will be led by numerous sources, including United States Olympic Committee Sport Performance staff, elite coaches, top level officials, computer technicians and USA Boxing National Office staff.

Over 80 coaches and 50 officials will make the trip to Colorado Springs, and USA Boxing funded one official and one coach from each of the 57 local boxing committees. “Train the Trainer is a great opportunity for USA Boxing to share new ideas with a large number of coaches and officials, and will be the first of many events to come,” High Performance Director Patrick Borkowski said. “This clinic provides a unique chance for USA Boxing to show our support for the hard work of our grassroots coaches and officials while increasing communication between the national and local levels.”

The event will conclude with both the coaches and officials enjoying the opportunity to test to improve their levels within USA Boxing.

USA BOXING ATHLETE OF THE MONTH: WILLIAM MADERA

Name: William Madera
Age: 18

Hometown: Albany, NY
Height: 5′ 7″
Weight class: 141 lbs.
Coach’s name: Jerrick Jones
Club name: Albany Boxing

Like many football players, Will Madera needed to stay in shape in the off-season. He began boxing and after sticking with the sport for a few months, his coach asked him if he wanted to compete. After his first bout, he was hooked and made boxing his primary sport.

That was four years ago. Madera boxers out of the Albany Boxing Club under Jerrick Jones. The 18-year-old says his dedication, speed, and power are his greatest assets in the ring, and he credits his parents for his work ethic. “My mother loves me with all her heart,” he says. “She encourages me. She backs me 100 percent. My father as well.” Madera’s fondest boxing experience was attending and competing in last year’s National Golden Gloves in Grand Rapids, Mich. Although he did not bring home a championship, Madera says he learned a lot from the experience. Madera is currently a senior in high school and, upon graduation, will attend the
Hudson Valley Community College where he will study mortuary science in the hopes of taking over the family business. Since the school is close to home, Madera will continue to box while he takes classes. He plans on trying out for the 2012 U. S. Olympic team, and will then become a professional boxer.

THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE BOXING ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE CONTESTED, APRIL 2-4 IN COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND

The 2009 National Collegiate Boxing Association Championships will take place, April 2-4 in College Park, Md. There are currently regional qualifiers taking place to determine the competitors, but boxers from 30 schools could earn the chance to compete in the event.

The colleges competing for a right to box in the event are: Maryland; University of Kentucky; Virginia Military Academy; Lock Haven University; Pennsylvania State University; Arizona State University; Gettysburg College; Shippensburg University; US Merchant Marine Academy; Univeristy of Nevada, Reno; Santa Clara University; US Air Force Academy; Miami University (of Ohio); University of Central Arkansas; US Naval Academy;US Military Academy, West Point; The Citadel; University of California, Berkeley Iowa State University; Xavier University; Frostburg State University; Buffalo University; George Washington University Mansfield University; Salisbury State University; College of Charleston; University of Nevada, Las Vegas; University of Southern California; University of Michigan; University of San Francisco; University of Arizona, Tucson;

University of California, Davis; San Jose State University; Ohio State University; Northern Kentucky University; Mount Saint Mary’s College; West Virginia University; University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Georgetown; US Coast Guard Academy; Indiana University of PA; UCLA.

The event is scheduled to be broadcast via pay-per-view on the internet at www.gofightlive.tv for $12.99 if purchased in advance or $19.99 on the day of the tournament and the price includes all three days of action.

ALUMNI NEWS

2008 Olympic bronze medalist Deontay Wilder (Tuscaloosa, Ala.) made a quick return to the ring, facing Richard Greene in heavyweight action on Saturday in Cincinnati, Ohio. Wilder earned a first round stoppage after Greene refused to answer the bell in the second round, moving the 6-7 Olympian to 3-0. Wilder’s Olympic teammate and 2007 World Champion Demetrius Andrade (Providence, R.I.) will also enjoy a fast turnaround, returning to the ring on Friday, March 20 in a four-round junior middleweight bout with Arnulfo Javier Romero in Laredo, Texas.

Two Olympic silver medalists will face off in action over the weekend as well with 1992 middleweight Olympian Chris Byrd (Las Vegas, Nev.) battling Ralf Reimer in Stuttgart, Germany, while 1988 light middleweight silver medalist Roy Jones, Jr. (Pensacola, Fla.) faces Omar Shieka in his hometown of Pensacola.

Cincinnati will feature two of its own Olympians as well with the return of Olympic bronze medalist Ricardo Williams, Jr. (Cincinnati, Ohio) to his hometown and the pro debut of 2004 flyweight Olympian Ron Siler (Cincinnati, Ohio).

USA BOXING’S UPCOMING LOCAL EVENT CALENDAR

March 17-21

California Golden Gloves at Lincoln Park in Lincoln Park, Calif. *
March 18

New York Daily News Golden Gloves at Thomas Jefferson High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. *

March 19

New York Daily News Golden Gloves at Elmcor Boxing Club in Corona, N.Y. *
Boxing Show at Foothill Jeopardy Boxing Club in San Fernando, Calif.

March 19-21

NCBA Western Regionals at the Eldorado Hotel and Casino in Reno, Nev.

March 20

New Jersey Golden Gloves Tournament Night #3 at Monmouth University*
New York Daily News Golden Gloves at Electric Industry Center in Flushing, N.Y. *

March 20-21

East Tennessee Golden Gloves Tournament at Golden Gloves Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. *

March 21

Pennsylvania Golden Gloves at the Green Tree Sportsplex in Pittsburgh, Pa. *
Bring it to the Ring II at the Palm Vista Church of God in Fort Pierce, Fla.
District Golden Gloves Tournament at Ponner Park Event Center in Grand Island,
Nebraska *

Club Competition at Old Floresville Elementary Gym in Floresville, Texas

March 21-27

Kansas City Golden Gloves Regional Tournament at the Hilton Garden Inn in Independence, Mo. *

March 21-28

West Michigan Golden Gloves Championships at Grand Valley National Guard Armory in
Wyoming, Mich. *

March 22

Santa Ana Boxing Show at the Santa Ana Boxing Club in Santa Ana, Calif.
Pennsylvania Golden Gloves at the Avalon Hotel in Erie, Pa. *
March 24

New York Daily News Golden Gloves at Bishop Ford High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. *
March 24-28, 2009

State Golden Gloves Tournament @ Commerce City, Colo. *
March 25

New York Daily News Golden Gloves at Yonkers PAL in Yonkers, N.Y. *
March 26

New York Daily News Golden Gloves at Club Amazura, Jamaica, N.Y. *
March 27

Washington DC Golden Gloves Championships at the Waldorf Jaycees Community
Center in Waldorf, Md. *

New York Daily News Golden Gloves at St. Raymond’s High School in Bronx, N.Y. *
Minnesota Junior Olympic and Senior Tournament at Central Gym in Minneapolis, Minn.
**

New York Daily News Golden Gloves at St. Raymond’s High School in Bronx, N.Y. *

March 27-28

West Tennessee Golden Gloves at the Golden Gloves Arena in Jackson, Tenn. *
Kansas City Golden Gloves Semis and Finals at 7 p.m. *
West Tennessee Golden Gloves at the Jackson Boxing Club *

March 27-29 – New Mexico State Golden Gloves Tournament at the Roy Walker Rec
Center in Clovis, N.M. *

March 27 – April 17

Washington DC Golden Gloves Championships at the Waldorf Jaycees Community
Center in Waldorf, Md. *

March 28

Battle in El Barrio Boxing Show at Eastwood Park in Houston, Texas
Western Pennsylvania PAL at the Crown Plaza Hotel South in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Golden Gloves Regional Tournament at the Silver Nugget in Las Vegas, Nev. *
Bell Gardens Police Department Youth Boxing Club Show at the Bell Gardens
Intermediate School in Bell Gardens, Calif.

Whaling City Classic at New London High School in New London, Ct.
Gonzales Boxing at the Best Western in Burley, Idaho

* Golden Gloves qualifying event
** USA Boxing National Championships qualifying event