Pasaulio bokso organizacijos (WBO) President Francisco Valcárcel Mulero commented today on Billy Joe Saunders inability to defend his World Middleweight Championship, as per contractually agreed, against Demetrius Andrade on October 20th.
This after the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission voted today against granting him a boxing license following a failed doping test on August 30th.
“It is unfortunate that a boxer as talented as Saunders is facing this controversy and will not be able to defend the title,” said Valcarcel today. “The WBO will examine the situation with due diligence and proceed according to its ‘Rules & Regulations’ decide which is the proper course of action”.
Valcárcel, a practizing attorney, added that if Andrade fights the first available contender, the WBO Championship Committee will consider sanctioning the bout.
OCTOBER 11th Update:
WBO Statement on Billy Joe Saunders
WBO President Francisco ‘Paco’ Valcárcel, Esq reacted on Billy Joe Saunders’ public comments regarding his world title status:
“B.J. Saunders has voluntarily vacated the WBO Middleweight Title, and publicly apologized for his violation of the Massachusetts Athletic Commission’s anti-doping regulations”.
“Therefore, the clash between Demetrius Andrade and Walter Kautondonkwa scheduled for October 20th will now be for the vacant World Crown”.
“Also, I will recommend to the WBO Executive Committee that Saunders receives a six month suspension for his transgression”.
SAN CARLOS, PVZ (Spalis 5, 2019) – Po Billy Joe Saunders (26-0, 12 Kos) tested positive for the banned substance, Oxilofrine, a powerful stimulant from the amphetamine family, his WBO middleweight world title fight withDemetrijus Andrade (25-0, 16 Kos) became in jeopardy.
Since the news broke last week, more test samples have been collected from both boxers byVADA(Voluntary Anti-Doping Association). Victor Conte, an outspoken anti-doping advocate, provides his opinion on what may come next in this saga of the defamed WBO world champion.
“Bottom line is this, we’re just a few days away from the hearing, and boxing fans will get the opportunity to find out if this going to be a historic decision in the best interest of boxing, which means that they(Massachusetts State Athletic Commission)will uphold this positive drug test and rule in favor of Andrade. Both fighters signed the VADA enrollment contract. They received the prohibited substances list when they signed it. They both agreed to be tested at all times for the stimulant Oxilofrine. Taip, BJ Saunders, or his promoters, or anyone else can’t come back and say he didn’t know about this prohibited substance. Let’s just hope that the Massachusetts Commission makes the right decision, and they abide by the true anti-doping gold standard in boxing called VADA.” – Victor Conte, CEO of SNAC System.
Deerfieldo paplūdimys, FL (Birželis 6, 2018)—Martin Murray is one very upset fighter.
Murray was scheduled to fight for the WBO Middleweight Championship at the O2 Arena in London, England on June 23, but champion Billy Joe Saunders has pulled out of the fight because of an injury for a second time.
WBC Silver Middleweight Champion Roberto Garcia has just the cure for the upset Murray.
“I’m not like Saunders,- sakė Garcia. “I’m not afraid of Murray. I’m willing to risk my title and come to London to fight Murray before his hometown fans. Leiskite gauti jį!"
Saunders postponed the originally scheduled April 14ojifight with Murray because of a alleged hand injury. Now he is pulling out of the June fight because of an alleged hamstring injury.
“My manager, Lee Holliday, informed me today that my promoter, Don King, has reached out to Warren’s team about making this fight. I have a “have Belt and will Travel” attitude and ready to back it up tomorrow if necessary.
“No more whining about Billy Joe and his excuses. If you want to fight on June 23, then put up or shut up. Jei ne, then you are just Billy Joe with different excuses.”
White Plains, NY/Philadelphia, PA — Undefeated, two-time world champion Demetrius Andrade will be ringside for the WBO World Middleweight Title bout between undefeated champion Billy Joe Saunders and David Lemieux.
Andrade (25-0, 16 Kos) made his middleweight debut onOctober 21stwith an impressive 12-round unanimous decision over Alantez Fox and will be looking at the winner of the title fight as a possible opponent in the near future.
“I am looking forward to seeing a good fight. A boxer in Saunders against a banger in Lemieux. I am excited to be ringside for the fight, and may the best man win. The winner of the fight is a world champion, and I just want to fight the best fighters in the middleweight division.”
Andrade of Providence, Rhode Island is ranked number-3 by the WBO, number-7 by the WBC, number-3 by the WBA, and number-7 by the IBF.
Andrade is co-promoted by Banner Promotions and Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing.
Nutley, NJ (Gruodis 15, 2017)–Šį šeštadienįnight world-ranked middleweight Antoine Douglas (22-1-1, 16 Kos) will make his HBO debut when he takes on Gary O’Sullivan (26-2, 18 Kos) in the co-feature bout of an HBO World Championship Boxing® tripleheader from Laval, Kvebekas, Kanada.
The main of event will pit undefeated WBO world middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders defending his title against Canadian knockout artist David Lemieux.
Douglas and O’Sullivan will battle for the WBO Intercontinental Middleweight title as well as Douglas defending his NABA Middleweight title with the winner moving up the line to face the winner of the main event.
Douglas’ longtime promoter GH3 Promotions’ Vito Mielnicki is excited about the opportunity that his fighter has not onlyšeštadienį, but going forward with a new alliance with Golden Boy Promotions.
“Antoine had an awesome training camp. He trained not far from our offices in New Jersey, and I was able to visit him often, and he looks tremendous,” sakė MIELNICKI.
“We know Gary O’Sullivan is a tough competitor, and Antoine knows that he has to perform on HBOšį šeštadienį. This has been a long process, but now we have a multi-fight agreement with Golden Boy Promotions, so the prospect of major fights are clearly in his sight.”
Saundersas vs.. Lemieux, a 12-round fight for the Saunders’ WBO World Middleweight Championship, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Eye of the Tiger Management in association with Frank Warren. Douglas vs. O’Sullivan is a 10-round fight for the WBO Intercontinental Middleweight Title presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Eye of The Tiger Management in association with GH3 Promotions and Murphy’s Boxing. Seldin vs. Ulysse, Jaunesnysis. is a 10-round super lightweight fight presented by Golden Boy Promotions, Eye of The Tiger Management and Star Boxing. Renginys vyks Šeštadienis, Gruodis. 16at Place Bell in Laval, Kvebekas, Canada and will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing beginning at9:40 p.m. IR/PT.
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Billy Joe Saundersas į ringą žengs gruodžio mėnesį 16 Kanadoje kaip valdantis ir ginantis WBO vidutinio svorio čempionas, būdamas išdidus diržo, kurį laimėjo dar gruodį, savininkas 2015 kai nugalėjo bendrakeleivį Andy Lee.
Tačiau nuo to laiko, kai airis Lee sulaukė daugumos sprendimų tapti pasaulio čempionu Mančesterio arenoje, Saundersas tai gynė tik du kartus, vieningu sprendimu triumfuoja prieš Artūrą Akavovą ir Willie Monroe jaunesnįjį., visai neseniai.
Prieš žaidimą rusas Akavovas, nenugalėtas pasaulio čempiono titulo turėtojas toli gražu nebuvo įspūdingas ir galbūt net pasisekė, kad galų gale gavo tokį patogų sprendimą Škotijos dirvožemio lagūnos laisvalaikio centre. Pergalė prieš amerikiečių varžovą Monroe Jr buvo daug geresnė, tada ėmėsi Dominiko Ingle'o kaip savo naujausio trenerio.
Tačiau pastarasis mūšis vis dar buvo niūrus reikalas ir nieko nedarė, kad dar labiau sustiprintų Saundersą’ kreiptis į platesnę auditoriją, nes jis visai patogiai perdirbo Niujorke gimusią pietų leteną. Didžiąją titulo gynimo dalį, jis beveik nebuvo priverstas dirbti, Monroe atėjo su keistai neefektyviu žaidimo planu.
Sunkiai smūgiuojantis kanadietis Lemieux pateks į žiedo lynus kaip paskutiniųjų bokso koeficientų tolygus pašalietis vyrauti namų teritorijoje, daug žadanti kaina kovotojui dėl stipraus pastarųjų pergalių antplūdžio. Kadangi spalio mėnesį buvo piktybiškai sustabdytas galantišku pasirodymu prieš divizijos karalių Genadijų Golovkiną 2015, 28-erių metų žaidėjas pelnė keturias pergales iš eilės, įskaitant du didelius Glen Tapia ir Curtis Stevens nokautus.
Iš visų priešininkų Saundersas iki šiol ėjo kojų kojų pirštų link, nė vienas neturėjo Lemieux smūgio galios, ir tai gali būti lemiamas veiksnys kovos naktį. Pastarąją namų viltį skatina Oskaro De La Hoya auksinis berniukas, kurie iš pažiūros nori prilyginti kanadietį pagrindinei grynųjų pinigų karvei Sauliui Canelo’ Alvarezas kitais metais, o ne mesti jį su „GGG“’ dar kartą labai lauktoje revanšinėje kovoje.
Nepaisant to, kad jis yra mėgstamiausias nugalėtojas ir išsaugo savo nepralenkiamą rekordą apie tai, kokia bus jo pirmoji profesinė karjera už JK ribų, atrodo, kad šiam naujausiam susitikimui šansai iš tikrųjų yra sukrauti prieš Saundersą.
Tai buvo akivaizdu, taip pat, kad Saundersas negali pasigirti didžiulėmis jėgomis, galinčiomis išlaikyti „Lemieux“ laivyno koją nuo pavojingų zonų per visas rungtynes. Knockout atlikėjas Lemieux kovą, kai žiauriai iškėlė Stevensą, sukūrė tai, kas galiausiai galėtų būti paskelbta metų sustabdymu’ šviesa užgesta Niujorke.
Ar dar viena žiauri sustabdymo sėkmė gali būti ant namų diržų? Saundersas ir Ingle turi puikiai įgyvendinti savo būsimą žaidimo planą, kad užtikrintų labai įspūdingą pergalę kelyje, but it looks likely of being a truly testing night in Quebec.
Exclusive stream in the United States & Canada to begin at5:30 AM ET
Filadelfija. Pa.(Rugsėjis 13, 2017)–Šį šeštadienį popietė, WBO World Middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders will take on number-2 ranked Willie Monroe Jr. at The Copper Box Arena in London.
Banner Promotions is pleased to announce the fight will be streamed live exclusively in the United States & Canada on theBanner Promotions Network Youtube page pradedant nuo5:30 IR / 2:30 PT, with the Saunders – Monroe jaunesnysis. fight beginning at6:30 AM ET.
“We are happy to be able to bring the fans in the United States & Canada this very important title bout. With the interest in the fight and the ramifications for the winner to be in line to fight the Canelo Alvarez – Gennady Golovkin winner, we expect a big audience on Youtube to view this fight,” sakė Banner Akcijos prezidentas, Artie Pelullo.
Filadelfija. Pa./Rochester, NY (Rugpjūtis. 31, 2017) – Praeitą Antradienisat the Rochester Fight Factory, Willie Monroe, Jaunesnysis. met a throng of media personel during his media day workout in advance of hisRugsėjo 16-ojishowdown with WBO World Middleweight Champion Billy Joe Saunders at the Copper Box Arena in London, Anglija.
Monroe held court and analyzed many topics regarding the fight and his career as he gets ready for his 2nd world title opportunity.
Below are quotes, video interviews and images from the event, which included a visit from Rochester Deputy Mayor Cedric Alexander.
MONROE QUOTES:
“I am battle tested, and I have gone through this and gave a good account of myself against Golovkin. Šį kartą, I am going to enjoy the moment a little more. I am enjoying the process.”
“Nothing is given to you, so I have to go take it.”
“I give people from my city hope.”
“The one thing that Golovkin and Canelo need, I am going to get my hands on, so they will have to see me.”
“Saunders is a little mouthy. I am a humble guy. It has me motivated, and comeRugsėjo 16-oji, he will have heck to pay.”
“I want my rematch with Triple-G, but I think Canelo is the more skilled fighter. Tai bus puiki kova. I appreciate both of them for fighting each other.”
“I might feel like boxing his ears off, or I may want to get him out of there.”
“My application to boxing, shows that I am strongrt then these guys.”
LONDON (Liepa 17, 2017)–WBO vidutinio svorio pasaulio čempionas Billy Joe Saunderswill make the second defense of his crown against New York’sWillie Monroe jaunesnysis. apie Šeštadienis, Rugsėjo 16-ojiat London’s Copper Box Arena, live on BT Sport and BoxNation.
Hatfield’s Saunders (24-0, 12 Kos) defeated Irish hero Andy Lee to take the WBO strap in a close and absorbing fight back in December 2015 that saw the undefeated star floor the former Champion twice in the third round and go on to claim a majority decision from the judges.
A series of injuries led to a frustrating 2016 for Saunders, but he eventually defended his belt last December against Artur Akavov in Glasgow. Saunders was not at his best, but outpointed the game Russian. He was due to take on Avtandil Khurtsidze before the Georgian’s arrest in June.
Monroe jaunesnysis (21-2, 6 Kos) has a second chance at winning a World Title after a sixth round stoppage loss against IBF, WBA and WBC Middleweight World Champion Gennady “GGG” Golovkin back in 2015. Since then the 30-year-old has won two decisions over John Thompson and Gabriel Rosado and holds a number five World ranking with the WBO.
“I am happy for this World Title opportunity,” said Monroe Jr. “I’m always in the gym and I’m ready to go now; I live the life. I can’t wait to show up and show out in London. Saunders is a good fighter and a worthy World Champion but I’m coming for that belt.”
“I gave a good account of myself against Golovkin, but I will admit that I got caught up in the moment. Billy Joe has had a lot of luxuries throughout his career that I haven’t had. All of his fights have been here in his own backyard, he hasn’t had to go into the Lion’s Den to prove himself. He calls me mentally weak but we’ll see onRugsėjo 16-oji.”
“Willie is a good fighter and a good boxer,” said Saunders. “This is his big chance and he isn’t coming over here just to make up the numbers. He has been in with some of the best fighters in the World including Golovkin where he came up short.”
“I think it is going to be a very close fight but I already have the mental edge over him. He said he was done against Golovkin and that’s not what a warrior would do. I’d rather get knocked out cold than quit. I haven’t had the chance to show my true skill and talent as of yet as a pro. I can’t afford to overlook him and I’ll be in the best shape of my life onRugsėjo 16-oji. Aš 100% going to get the win.”
Artie Pelullo of Banner Promotions said: “I am very happy for Willie; this is a great opportunity. A lot of things had to fall into place for Willie to get this fight. Saunders is a great fighter, and this should be a terrific event. I want to thank tthe WBO as well as Frank Warren and Billy Joe Saunders for this opportunity.”
Press Conference Video Highlights courtesy of BT Sports
Saunders’ promoter Frank Warren said: “Bill will have to be at the very top of his game to get the win onRugsėjo 16-oji. The winner of this fight will have the missing piece on the Middleweight jigsaw, Canelo and Golovkin both want that WBO belt.”
“If Bill comes through this fight we are pushing hard for the winner of Canelo vs. Golovkin. If Golovkin wins I hope we can do that fight in December, if Canelo wins it could be in the New Year. Bill has to go out there and prove a point, there is a lot on the line.”
Ilford Light-Heavyweight knockout king Anthony Yarde and teenage Heavyweight sensation Daniel Dubois will feature on an action-packed undercard. Yarde picked up the WBO European strap with a first round KO win over Richard Baranyi last time out at the Copper Box Arena while 19 year-old Dubois claimed the WBC World Youth Heavyweight belt in only his fourth contest.
Full undercard details will be announced shortly.
Tickets for Saunders v Monroe Jr priced at £40, £50, £70, £100, £150, £200 and £300 (VIP/Hospitality) are available from:
Undefeated light heavyweight contender Mike Lee will join the broadcast team as a color analyst forTai penktadienio (Rugpjūtis 5, 2016) CBS Sports Network Championship Boxing quadrupleheader in the Grand Ballroom of the Pechanga Resort & Kazino Temecula, Kalifornija.
Lee will join blow-by-blow man Alan Massenagle and color analysts Steve Kim and Patrick Ortiz live at11 pm ET/8 pm PT when Greg Cohen Promotions and Ringside Ticket Inc. (in association with David Schuster’s Winner Take All Productions) present four exciting nationally televised professional fights, headlined by WBA #4- and WBO #7-rated middleweight and current WBO NABO and WBA NABA Middleweight Champion, Apiplėšti “Šauniai Padirbėta” Brant (20-0, 13 Kos) of Saint Paul, Minesota, in a 10-round battle against Cleveland’s Chris “The Irish Ghost” Fitzpatrick (15-4, 6 Kos).
Tickets for CBS Sports Network Championship Boxing are priced at $85, $65 ir $50 ir yra prieinami ne www.pechanga.comor by calling the Pechanga Box Office:(877) 711-2946.
In the six-round super welterweight co-featured bout, Fort Worth, Teksasas, slugger Skender Halili (10-1, 10 Kos) will look to keep his perfect knockout record intact against experienced Ghanian veteran (now living in Silver Springs, Merilandas) Ben Odamattey (16-14-3, 9 Kos).
In another televised four-rounder, undefeated former amateur world champion Cem Killic (5-0, 2 Kos) of Sherman Oaks, Kalifornija, via Frankfurt, Vokietija, will take on pro-debuting middleweight Jerhed Fenderson of Las Vegas.
And in the night’s opening televised bout, red-hot prospect Malik Hawkins (8-0, 7 Kos) Baltimore, Merilandas, will look to keep his march to the top of the welterweight division alive against Portland, Oregon’s Sean Gee (3-4).
An ambassador for the sport of boxing, Užuovėja (17-0, 10 Kos) yra buvęs Subway national spokesperson and holdsa Finance degree from The University of Notre Dame. He also does extensive work and donates most of his fight purses to charitable causes such as the Children’s Memorial Hospital and the Ara Parseghian Medical Research Foundation.
The 29-year-old Chicago native has fought on the undercards of some of boxing’s most prestigious events. He was last seen in the ring in June in New York City, where he scored a unanimous eight-round decision over Mike Snider (tada 10-3-3).
Lee will join an already stellar broadcast team of experts.
Blow-by-blow man Alan Massenagle is currently known as the “most watched international blow-by-blow boxing announcer on television.” Currently the voice of the World Series of Boxing, Massengale has travelled the globe extensively during his award-winning career, which also includes having served as the most watched Sports Personality in Los Angeles for 10 metų. He has also served as anchor for ESPN Sportscenter, Prime Ticket and Fox Sports He received the Golden Mike Award twice for best sportscast in the Los Angeles market, and was honored four times by the Southern California Sportscasters Association.
Long-time boxing journalist Steve Kim is internationally recognized for his commentary and opinion preceding major pay-per-view boxing bouts. Patrick Ortiz is the President of Ringside Ticket Inc. and Lords of the Cage, which specializes in providing Mixed Martial Arts and Boxing events for Tribal Casinos.
The night’s five-fight undercard, packed with local prospects and contenders, bus paskelbta netrukus.
The Pechanga Resort & Casino is located at 45000 Pechanga Parkway in Temecula, PVZ. Daugiau informacijos, call 1-888-PECHANGA or visitwww.pechanga.com. Dėl Fight Night,durys atviros ne 6 pm ir veiksmai prasideda 7 pm. All bouts subject to change.
