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Two Time IBF Cruiserweight Champion Of The World STEVE ‘USS’ CUNNINGHAM Vs YOAN PABLO HERNANDEZ - IBF World Cruiserweight Championship 1st October 2011 - Neubrandenburg, Germany

By Rio

London - Thursday 29th September 2011

TRAD Sponsor Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham For Oct 1st Title Defense.

Two time IBF Cruiserweight Champion of The World Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham and TRAD Group Chairman Hayden Smith jointly announced today that the London headquartered TRAD Group were sponsoring his title defense at the Jahnsportforum in Neubrandenburg, Germany on Saturday 1st October, which will be broadcast live in the UK on BoxNation (Sky Channel 456).

The sponsorship arrangement came about as Steve, who will be making the second defense of his second reign as IBF Champ against the WBA Interim Champion Yoan Pablo Hernandez on Saturday, has strong links with London and more specifically the TRAD sponsored TKO Boxing Gym in Canning Town.

On making the announcement Steve said, “I’m real excited that my fight will be shown live in the UK on BoxNation and more so to be working with TRAD.

The UK has great boxing fans and I hope to one day fight there.”

Speaking from the TRAD headquarters in Bow, East London, Hayden Smith then added, “Steve is a great Champion, we are proud to be associated with him and his upcoming fight.

We’re really pleased that the fight is to be broadcast in the UK, on BoxNation. British fans will get to watch one of the World’s best boxers in action, live, for the first time. I know that they will become fans just as we all are.”

Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham versus Yoan Pablo Hernandez for the IBF World Cruiserweight title takes place at the Jahnsportforum in Neubrandenburg, Germany on Saturday 1st October 2011 and will be broadcast live in the UK on BoxNation (Sky Channel 456).

London boxing fans will also be able to watch the event live at the Boxers Bar, 9 Christopher Street, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 2BS

About TRAD Group

TRAD Scaffolding, established 40 years ago, is the market leading British scaffolding company.

TRAD Hire & Sales is one of the UK’s market leaders for the supply of scaffold tube, fittings, boards, system scaffolding, stair towers, temporary roofing systems and associated equipment.

TRAD Safety Systems was founded in 2003, and is an integral part of the

TRAD Group of Companies.

All the products TRAD stock are of the highest quality and comply fully with all relevant British or European Standards. In addition, with their commitment to exceeding all safety standards, all their products, whether sourced internationally or within the UK, are subject to thorough testing by qualified external UK testing bodies.

The quality of TRAD’s After-Sales service is also renowned, providing customer support throughout the life of their project. At TRAD Hire & Sales they only have one standard – the highest.

TRAD are one the first, along with only 19 other companies from across the UK to achieve FORS Silver accreditation.

In June 2011 Hayden Smith’s TRAD Group became title sponsor of the TKO Gym in Canning Town, London.

For further information on TRAD Hire & Sales and other companies with the TRAD Group - TRAD Scaffolding, TRAD Hire & Sales and TRAD Safety Systems - see the TRAD Group website: www.trad.co.uk

PHOTO: Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham and Yoan Pablo Hernandez

PHOTO CREDIT: Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro

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Boxing News in Brief for: Matchroom inks Froch, Holyfield ready for Nielsen, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez To Defend Against Ryan Rhodes, A Minute’s Silence in Tribute to the Passing of Sir Henry Cooper, Pac-Man Arrives In Las Vegas, Sergio ‘Maravilla’ Martinez, Sylvester vs Geale, Baas seeks revenge against Hernandez, Collins vs DeGado

• Matchroom inks Froch - Matchroom Sport has announced that Carl ‘The Cobra’ Froch has signed a five-fight promotional deal. The WBC Super-Middleweight champion spoke with both Barry and Eddie Hearn earlier this month and the work starts straight away with Froch heading to the States to fight Glen Johnson on June 4 in the semi-final of the Super Six in Atlantic City. The 33 year-old Nottingham star has wowed fight fans with his stunning performances against Jean Pascal, Jermaine Taylor, Andre Dirrell and Arthur Abraham, and now he plans to become a household name after years of frustration in the shadows.

• Holyfield ready for Nielsen - 48-year-old former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield (43-10-2, 28 KOs) is in Copenhagen, Denmark for Saturday’s clash with 46-year-old Brian Nielsen (64-2, 43 KOs), who is returning to the ring after a nine year retirement.

• Saul “Canelo” Alvarez To Defend Against Ryan Rhodes In Mexico - 20-year-old Saul Alvarez will make the first defence of his WBC light-middleweight belt against British contender Ryan Rhodes. Ringtv.com has announced that the June 18th fight will go ahead in Guadalajara, Mexico, and will be shown live on ‘HBO Boxing After Dark’.

• A Minute’s Silence in Tribute to the Passing of Sir Henry Cooper - By James Slater: The late, great Sir Henry Cooper, who passed away at the age 76 on Sunday, never boxed under the bright lights of Las Vegas. In fact, Cooper never even fought in America. However, “Our Enery” definitely made his mark on the global stage and, in a fitting tribute that has been arranged by promoter Bob Arum, fans inside the beautiful MGM Grand Arena will this Saturday remain silent for a minute as Cooper is remembered.

• Pac-Man Arrives In Las Vegas - Superstar Manny Pacquiao made his arrival in Las Vegas late last night, and is reportedly settled into his luxury suit at The Mandalay Bay. In great condition as always, Pac-Man will be met by trainer Freddie Roach soon. As he always does, Roach has made a pre-fight prediction: this one not settling on any exact round his charge will win in, merely saying Pacquiao will make a fast start and that Mosley will begin to fade as a result.

• Sergio ‘Maravilla’ Martinez - Two-division world champion Sergio ‘Maravilla’ Martinez (47-2-2, 26 KOs) of Oxnard, California, by way of Argentina has confirmed that he will be in attendance for the Manny Pacquiao-Shane Mosley fight that takes place this Saturday, May 7th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Before the Pacquiao-Mosley fight, Martinez will be at the MGM Grand on Friday May 6th to attend the 86th annual awards banquet of the Boxing Writers Association of America, which is honoring the outstanding boxers and boxing journalism of 2010, to receive the 2010 “Fighter of the Year” award which will be hosted by SHOWTIME broadcaster Al Bernstein.

• Sylvester vs Geale - Australian middleweight Daniel Geale (24-1, 15 KOs) will challenge Sebastian Sylvester (34-3-1, 16 KOs) on Saturday for the IBF middleweight crown when they clash over twelve rounds at Jahnsportforum in Neubrandenburg, Germany. IBF supervisor is Aaron Kizer from Phoenix, Arizona who is also an IBF Board member. Referee is Randy Neumann from New Jersey. Judges are Berit Andreasen of Denmark, Steve Epstein from Connecticut and Marcus McDonell from London, England.

• Baas seeks revenge against Hernandez - Due to the controversy that prevailed after the victory of Adrian Hernandez, last Saturday in Texcoco Mexico, and the courage showed by the now former WBC light flyweight world champion, Gilberto Keb Baas, the WBC headed by Jose Sulaiman Chagnon is considering to make a rematch between these two warriors.

• Collins vs DeGado - Junior middleweight boxer Keenan Collins of Reading, PA is set to make big waves in his hometown on May 21 when he headlines King’s Promotions “Fight For Hope” boxing event at the Sovereign Center. The heavy-handed Collins, who has a record of 12-5-2 (8 KO), will face Allentown, PA’s Jorge Delgado (4-9, 2 KO) in a six-round bout with crosstown bragging rights at stake. Collins’ matchup was elevated to main event status after local heavyweight star Travis Kauffman withdrew from the card with a shoulder injury. “It’s good to be back at home,” said Collins, who is making his fourth appearance at the venue. “I get to show my people what I love to do, and that’s box. My kids can see the reason why Daddy wakes up in the morning and does his running.”

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“The Artist” (11-0-1, 5 KOs) scored a eight round split decision over José Hernández (10-4, 4 KOs). Scores were 78-74, 77-75, Pererz and 78-74 for Hernandez.

The fight was designated “The Fight Of The Year” by the Puerto Rico Professional Boxing Commission.

In the co-feature, WBO Latino jr. lightweight champion Luis “El Artesano” Cruz (17-0, 14 KOs) scored a devastating second round TKO over dangerous Wilfredo Acuña (14-8, 11 KOs).

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Latest Boxing News and Updates for: Michael Katsidis, Stathi Katsidis, Marquez, Zsolt Erdei, Mike Tyson, PAUL “The Pittsburgh Kid” SPADAFORA, Amir Khan, Floyd Mayweather, Brian Minto, Cory Phelps, Erik Morales, Jorge Barrios, Richard Abril, Reyes, Hernandez, Fernando Saucedo, Chris John.

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• Katsidis rocked by the death of his brother — The brother of WBO’s Interim-Lightweight Champion Michael Katsidis has been found dead in Brisbane, Australia after a suspected drug overdose. - According to press reports, Stathi Katsidis, 31, one of Australia’s top Horse Racing Jockeys had returned to his home after attending a Metallica concert in the city. At 8am yesterday morning, his partner Melissa Jackson was unable to wake him. Police are not treating the death as suspicious. — Michael was in Thailand preparing for the biggest fight of his career - a November 27 world title shot in Las Vegas against lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez.

His trainer Brendon Smith was called upon to deliver the most devastating blow of all after speaking to Katsidis’ distraught mother. — “Of course, he is very shocked and devastated,” Smith told AAP. “Stathi was a special young man. I’ve never seen two brothers so close and such a close family.” — Amid the brutality of professional boxing, the bravado was quickly set aside. Marquez, the 37-year-old titleholder who has everything to lose against the rising star from Toowoomba, was quick to pay his respects to the Katsidis family and his opponent.

“Our condolences to Michael Katsidis and his family. Let’s all pray for his brother’s soul,” Marquez wrote on Twitter.

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• Zsolt Erdei — (October 19, 2023 – New York, NY) Zsolt Erdei, the former light heavyweight and cruiserweight world champion, who is yet to lose a fight as a professional, has signed a promotional deal with DiBella Entertainment. Born and residing in Hungary, Erdei (31-0, 17 KOs), who has fought his entire professional career in Europe thus far, is looking to make a big splash in America

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• Mike Tyson Sued - A paparazzi photographer filed a $25 million lawsuit against Mike Tyson on Monday, claiming that the former heavy weight champion attacked him in 2009, according to RadarOnline. — According to the lawsuit, Tyson attacked photographer Antonio Echevarria at LAX airport on Nov. 11, 2009. Echevarria reportedly claimed that Tyson said, “I will kill you.”

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• Spadafora Headlines Mohegan Sun Card on Nov 20 — UNCASVILLE, CONN (October 19, 2023) — Undefeated former IBF lightweight champion PAUL “The Pittsburgh Kid” SPADAFORA returns to the ring in a 10-round junior welterweight bout at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn., Saturday, November 20. Spadafora (44-0-1, 18 KOs), will headline the all-action card. — Promoted by Michael Acri Boxing Promotions, tickets, priced at $75 (ringside), $45 (reserved) and $30 (general admission), can be purchased at the Mohegan Sun box office, all Tickermaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000.

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• Khan calls out Mayweather - Amir Khan wants a mega fight with Floyd Mayweather on British soil. - The WBA light-welterweight champion is hoping to step into the ring with the man many believe to be the pound-for-pound No.1 in the next 12 months. — Bolton star Khan believes the bout could even sell out Wembley Stadium such would be the public interest.

Khan defends his world title against Marcos Maidana in Las Vegas in December – but is convinced he will be ready to take on the undefeated Mayweather before the end of 2011. — He would love to do so in front of a UK audience. - “I always said I wanted a big fight in England,” said the 23-year-old. “I want to bring the big fights back to this country”. - “The Floyd Mayweather fight would be one of those”.

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• Minto vs. Phelps on October 29th — Butler, PA – NESportsTV.com in association with Mintofight.com is proud to present an online PPV broadcast featuring the return of recent cruiserweight title challenger Brian Minto as he takes on Catlettsburg, Kentucky veteran Cory Phelps live Friday October 29th from his hometown of Butler, Pennsylvania. The PPV webcast of the fight, which will feature a full undercard, can be preordered right now at www.NESportsTV.com for $9.99.

In his most recent fight, Minto put up a brave effort while losing to titleholder Marco Huck in his cruiserweight debut last May. Prior to that fight, Minto campaigned exclusively as a heavyweight earning noteworthy wins over former title challenger Axel Schulz, Danny Batchhelder, Billy Zumbrun and Vinnie Maddalone.

• Erik Morales vs. Jorge Barrios on December 18th — Former three division world champion Erik Morales (50-6, 35 KO’s) will continue his comeback on December 18th against former World Boxing Organization super featherweight champion Jorge Barrios (50-4-1, 35 KO’s) in a 12 round bout at the Caliente Racetrack, in Tijuana, Mexico. Morales, 34, will be defending his obscure WBC Silver light welterweight title against Barrios, and this is a fight where Barrios would have to move up in weight from the lightweight division to fight Morales for his WBC Silver light welterweight title. Morales has looked awful in his two fights back since coming off of a two year retirement.

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• Richard Abril Decisions Reyes, Hernandez Stops Duran - At the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, junior middleweight Joey Hernandez (17-1, 10KOs) picked up his second win since being knocked out in two rounds back in February by Ed Paredes. He decked Mexico’s Saul Duran (37-17, 30 KOs) in the second with a left hand and then trapped him against the ropes with several unanswered combinations before the fight was stopped. — In the main event, lightweight Richard Abril (13-2) won a ten round unanimous decision over Jose Reyes (23-9). The scores were 99-91, 97-93 and 98-92. Abril returning for the first time since January’s close split decision loss to Hank Lundy. — In another notable result, rising heavyweight prospect Luis Ortiz (4-0, 3KOs) of Cuba stopped veteran Zack Page (21-31) in the eight round.

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• John-Saucedo Approved For 12/1, Winner Meets Gamboa — The World Boxing Association (WBA) authorized an optional defense for the featherweight world champion of the WBA, Indonesian Chris John, for December 1 in Jakarta, Indonesia, against the world ranked WBA #15 Fernando Saucedo of Argentina. — After making this optional defense against Saucedo, John has to start immediate negotiations with representatives of the regular champion of WBA, Yuriorkis Gamboa, for a fight that has to take place before April 19. John is the WBA’s “super” champion at featherweight.
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The fight nearly started early during today’s Wilfredo Vazquez Jr-Ivan “Choko” Hernandez press conference in Kissimmee, Florida. The fighters had to be separated during the face off for photographers and tempers are running hot for Saturday’s PPV showdown.

Vazquez felt strongly that there was a lack of respect to him and Mexican fighters.

Promoter Tuto Zabala Jr. explains what happened and about the bad blood that has developed between the two fighters.

The Ring’s No. 8 rated Vazquez (19-0-1, 16 KOs), the first Puerto Rican world champion who is the son of former world champion (Wilfredo Vazquez, Sr.), takes on former WBC title-holder Ivan “Choko” Hernandez (27-4-1, 17 KOs), fighting out of Mexico, in the 12-round main event.

The 25-year-old Vazquez captured the WBO 122-pound division crown this past February, stopping Marvin Sonsona (14-0-1) in the fourth round, followed last May by a 10th-round TKO win against No. 1 contender Zsolt Bedak (15-0) in Wilfredo’s first title defense. Kissimmee is a second home for Vazquez, who lives in Bayamon, Puerto Rico but has won 13 fights, 11 by knockout, in the Florida town.

Hernandez captured the WBO super flyweight crown in 2004 when he knocked out Mark Johnson in the 12 round. Against Vazquez, Ivan hopes that the third time is the charm for him in 122-pound world title fights, having lost two WBC super bantamweight showdowns to another Vazquez, the great Israel, in 2006 as well as last October to Toshiaki Nishioka.

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