HBO’s hit late-night boxing franchise presents an action-packed tripleheader when HBO BOXING AFTER DARK: ROCKY MARTINEZ VS. MIKEY GARCIA, NONITO DONAIRE VS. VIC DARCHINYAN II AND VANES MARTIROSYAN VS. DEMETRIUS ANDRADE is seen SATURDAY, NOV. 9 at 9:30 p.m. (live ET/tape-delayed PT) from the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Tex., exclusively on HBO. The HBO Sports team of Jim Lampley, Max Kellerman and Roy Jones Jr. will be ringside for the event, which will be available in HDTV, closed-captioned for the hearing-impaired and presented in Spanish on HBO Latino.
Other HBO playdates: Nov. 10 (9:00 a.m.) and 11 (12:30 a.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Nov. 10 (4:00 p.m.) and 12 (11:30 p.m.)
In the 12-round main event, Puerto Rico’s Roman “Rocky” Martinez (27-1-2, 16 KOs) puts his junior lightweight title on the line against fast-rising Mikey Garcia (32-0, 27 KOs) of Oxnard, Cal. Martinez, 30, will be defending his belt for the third time this year following a split-decision victory over the previously undefeated Diego Magdaleno in April. Garcia, 25, makes his debut in the 130-pound weight class after holding a featherweight title earlier this year. The undefeated slugger is quickly becoming one of the most feared punchers in the fight game, having seen the final bell just twice in his last 22 contests, a span of five years. The bout marks Martinez’s second appearance on the network and Garcia’s sixth.
The co-main event, a featherweight fight scheduled for ten rounds, is a rematch between Filipino Nonito Donaire (31-2, 20 KOs) of San Leandro, Cal., and Armenian Vic Darchinyan (39-5-1, 28 KOs) of Glendale, Cal. In July 2007, Donaire scored the upset of the year when he knocked out then-undefeated flyweight titlist Darchinyan in the fifth round of his seventh title defense. Donaire, 30, launched his career to new heights with that win, while Darchinyan, 37, had to battle his way back into the championship ranks.
The evening opens with a pair of undefeated records and a vacant world title belt on the line, as Vanes Martirosyan (33-0-1, 21 KOs) of Glendale, Cal., squares off against Demetrius Andrade (19-0, 13 KOs) of Providence, RI, in 12-round a junior middleweight fight. Martirosyan, 27, puts his Olympic skills to the test after a draw against Erislandy Lara last November. An Olympian with a highly-decorated amateur career, Andrade, 25, has knocked out three of his last four opponents and is making his HBO debut.
The first episode of the HBO reality series “24/7 Pacquiao/Rios” debuts at approximately 12:15 a.m. (ET/PT) immediately following the boxing action.
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UNDEFEATED HEAVYWEIGHT JARRELL “BIG BABY” MILLER BACK IN ACTION TONIGHT ON PANDAFEED.TV
PHILADELPHIA, PA (NOVEMBER 7, 2013)–TONIGHT!!!, Top Heavyweight prospect Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller will take part in the six round co-feature bout as part of the Jonathan Ogden Foundation show at the Martin’s Valley Mansion in Cockeysville, Maryland.
The bout will be part of a world wide internet stream on www.pandafeed.tv beginning at 8pm eastern for just $9.99 and can be purchased by clicking: http://pandafeed.tv/#!/watch/5271b322e9576d2b45014ead
Miller of Brooklyn, NY,who will take on veteran Willie Chisholm, has a record of 5-0-1 with all wins coming via stoppage, believes he can be the man who can bring the Heavyweight championship back to the United States.
After being a Muay Thai competitor, the 25 year-old Miller has been a pro for four years and he is learning more and more with each fight.
“I am getting better with each fight,” said Miller. “I have been using my distance and each fight is an improvement.”
He will be fighting by far his most experienced foe to date in Chishom.
“I have been working hard and i am going to knock his butt out.”
“Chishom comes forward. He is tough and experienced. I have to fight smart, use my jab and beat him up.”
Miller plans to be busy over the next year and go on the fast track towards contendership.
“I want to have a fight per month and be 20-0 by the end of 2014 and hopefully i will be in the rankings. I know i am the future Heavyweight champion. I am America’s next super hero and every fight is a stepping stone. This is one step closer to my goal, I am working hard and will whip his ass ”, finished Miller.
At Thursday’s weigh-in, the 6’4”Miller weighed in at 267 lbs. while Chishom checked in at 235.5.
The card will be headlined by a WIBA Women’s World Welterweight title bout between undefeated Tori Nelson (7-0-3) and Kali Reis (5-1-1, 2 KO’s) scheduled for ten rounds.
Gerome Quigley (1-0, 1 KO) battles Damien Butler (0-3) in a four round Welterweight clash.
Brian Meadows (0-4) of Owensboro, KY takes on Elmer Vera (0-3) of Queens, NY in a Four round Jr. Middleweight bout.
Jeremy Trussell (4-0, 3 KO’s) of Baltimore, MD takes on On’rey Towns (0-2) of Wilson, NC in a four round Super Middleweight bout.
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Welterweight Showdowns Highlight the Final Show of 2013 for Thompson Boxing Promotions
ORANGE, Calif. (Nov. 7, 2013) – Thompson Boxing Promotions closes out its promotional year with seven stellar fights, highlighted by welterweights Artemio “King” Reyes (20-2, 16 KOs) and Giovanni “El Gallo de Oro” Santillan (10-0, 6 KOs) in separate 8-round fights on Friday, Nov. 22, at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, Calif.
Reyes, fighting out of Colton, Calif., is coming in red-hot after winning four out of his last five contests by knockout. He goes up against Francisco Reza (12-7, 9 KOs) of Mexico in what promises to be an all-action affair.
“He likes to come forward and press the action,” Reyes said. “He’ll try to settle into a groove early, but I’m not going to let him get comfortable. I’m coming out sharp, hungry and ready for another knockout win.” Reyes last headlined a Thompson Boxing show in July and made quick work of Sergio Perez, knocking him down twice to score a third round KO win.
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In the co-main event, the undefeated Santillan is fighting for the fifth time this year and standing in the way of his flawless record is the tough Michael Balasi (10-2, 7 KOs) of Honolulu, Hawaii. Santillan, out of San Diego, has looked impressive in his second year as a professional and is looking forward to finishing 2013 with an exciting performance.
“I’m always looking to give the fans something to cheer about,” said the 21-year-old Santillan, who, like Reyes, is promoted by Thompson Boxing. “Balasi will provide a challenge and he’s a fellow lefty so I’m sure we will have our fair share of exchanges in the middle of the ring.”
The Friday night of boxing marks the return of the much-heralded lightweight prospect Jose Roman (14-1-1, 11 KOs) of Orange, Calif. against Hector Miguel Zuniga (13-3, 8 KOs) of Tijuana, Mex. in a 6-round fight. It has been nearly a year since Roman last fought, which was a close split decision loss to Robert Osiobe. Managerial issues then ensued, which caused Roman to be inactive up to this point.
“I haven’t been this excited to fight in a very long time,” said Roman, who recently signed an exclusive promotional contract with Thompson Boxing Promotions. “The business side of the sport took me out of the ring for longer than expected, but I remained active in the gym knowing that I would get my chance sooner or later. I can’t wait for November 22.”
The fourth fight of the night features undefeated heavyweight Javier Torres (5-0-1, 3 KOs) of Los Angeles versus Kevin Howard (3-11-1, 1 KO) of Detroit, Mich. in a 4-round bout.
Preceding Torres-Howard, is a 6-round welterweight bout between Oscar Godoy (11-2, 6 KOs) of Watsonville, Calif. and Los Angeles-native Ricky Duenas (12-2, 6 KOs).
Heavyweight Justin Goslee (2-0, 2 KOs) of Los Angeles looks to remain unbeaten against an opponent to be named later (4-rounds).
Colombian welterweight Oscar Torres makes his professional debut against Carlos Herrera (0-2) of Tijuana, Mex. The first bout is scheduled for 4-rounds.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the first bell rings at 7:45 p.m. The Doubletree Hotel is located at 222 N. Vineyard Dr. Ontario, CA 91764 and can be reached at (909) 937-0900.
“New Blood” is presented by Thompson Boxing Promotions and sponsored by Lucas Oil, in association with Time Warner Cable Deportes.