Carson, CA - After a lackluster 11 rounds, Shane Mosley reminded the boxing world why he was once considered the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world. Mosley (45-5, 38KOs) knocked out the Wildman Ricardo Mayorga (29-7-1, 23KO's) infront of 5,798 at the Home Depot Center. Mosley came out slow, but picked it up in the middle rounds. Mayorga, always the showman, used his aggressive and awkward style to continually attack Mosley. However, a barrage of punches with under a minute left in the fight sent Mayorga to the canvas. Mayorga rose with seconds left, only to meet a devestating left hook that sent him sprawling to the canvas. The fight was offically called at 2:59. After the 11th round, the judges at ringside at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., had the fight scored:105-104 Mayorga, 105-104 Mosley, and 107-102 Mosley.

After the fight Mayorga had nothing but praise for his opponent. Said Mayorga, "I was proud of the way Shane fought, like a true champion. He didn't run. I thought I was doing well in the fight, and I came out to win it in the last round, but Shane caught me...I will tell that he hit harder than I thought he would."

On the Undercard, Andre Berto kept his undefeated streak alive with a workman like win over Steve Forbes. Berto (23-0, 19KO's) landed the harder shots as he sailed to his 23rd win. Judges at ringside scored the bout 118-109, 118-109 and 116-111 all for Berto.

Los Angeles, CA - The Final weigh-in for Mosley v. Mayorga will be held tomorrow at the Home Depot Center in Carson California. This weigh-in is open to the public.

WHEN: Friday, September 26th
Media Arrival: 2:30PM PT
On Scale: 3:00PM PT

WHERE: The Home Depot Center - Enter at the Southwest Entry Gates next to the TeamLA Store
18400 Avalon Boulevard
Carson, CA 90746

LOS ANGELES, September 23 – With a little over two months to go before his epic showdown with Manny Pacquiao on December 6th at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Oscar de la Hoya has made perhaps the most important decision of his career, bringing in trainer of champions, the legendary Ignacio “Nacho” Beristain, to prepare him for the attack of the “Pac-Man”.

“Nacho Beristain is a great trainer who I have respected for many years and I’m honored to have him in my corner,” said De La Hoya. “In addition to his great tactical mind and considering that he prepared Juan Manuel Marquez for two fights against Manny Pacquiao, he knows him very well. I’m confident that with Nacho’s gameplan and my execution, we’ll be victorious on December 6th.”

LOS ANGELES (September 17, 2008) – Undefeated super welterweight Top-10 contender JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ, JR., IBF flyweight champion NONITO “The Filipino Flash” DONAIRE and Hall of Fame promoter BOB ARUM will host a news conference luncheon, Next Monday! September 22, announcing their pay-per-view fistival. The news conference will take place in the Constellation Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Century City (2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, Calif. 90067). Lunch will begin at Noon, followed by the news conference at 1 p.m. PT.

Chavez (37-0-1, 29 KOs), from Culiacan. Mexico, son of the legendary three-division world champion Julio Cesar Chavez, and Donaire (19-1, 12 KOs), a native of the Philippines, now living in San Leandro, Calif., will headline, in separate bouts, a pay-per-view extravaganza. Promoted by Top Rank, this exciting event will take place Saturday, November 1 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. The pay-per-view broadcast will begin at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

I was wrong and I apologize. There is no one else to blame for me not making the lightweight division weight limit of 135 pounds for my WBO, WBA and IBF title bout against Nate Campbell this past weekend.

No trainer is to blame. No nutritionist is to blame. No manager is to blame. No promoter is to blame. Put the blame on me, Joan Guzman, because I was completely at fault.

My conduct in this important matter was unprofessional.

I rolled the dice by coming in too heavy at the start of my training camp. I was able to get away with this many times before but, at age 32, my body shut down on me with 3.5 pounds to go. My metabolism rejected taking off so many pounds in a short period.

I apologize, first and foremost, to Campbell. I hope he accepts my sincere apology.

I apologize to all the boxing fans, his, mine and fans who just wanted to see two accomplished fighters compete.

I apologize to everyone in my native country, the Dominican Republic, and I am sorry I let you all down after you have given me years of great support.

I apologize to the Showtime network and hope I can earn their forgiveness over time.

I apologize to the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino and to all the great people of the Biloxi area.

I apologize to Campbell's entire team from co-promoters Don King and Terry Trekas on down.

I certainly apologize to my team starting with Sycuan Ringside Promotions, the entire Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation and to my manager, Jose Nunez.

I apologize to other members of my own team all of whom worked so hard.

I apologize to the WBO, to the WBA, to the IBF and to the Mississippi athletic commission.

I learned a lesson, a hard lesson, and I just hope that, in time, I can regain the trust and the confidence of all concerned.

Humbly Submitted,

JOAN GUZMAN

Biloxi, Miss. (Sept. 13, 2008) - – In his first world title defense, Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley dominated dangerous veteran Edner “Cherry Bomb” Cherry en route to a decisive unanimous decision victory on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. Bradley retained his World Boxing Council (WBC) super lightweight title by scores of 119-109, 118-109 and 117-110.

The previously scheduled main event, a WBA, WBO and IBF World Lightweight Championship between champion Nate Campbell and challenger Joan Guzman was cancelled when Guzman reportedly refused to fight due to health concerns. Guzman had failed to make the 135-pound limit at Friday’s official weigh-in, coming in at 138 ½ pounds.

Two world championships will be featured including International Boxing Federation, World Boxing Association and World Boxing Organization lightweight champion Nate "Galaxxy Warrior" Campbell (39-5-1, 25 KOs) defending his crowns against undefeated former two-time WBO champion Joan "Sycuan Warrior" Guzman (28-0, 17 KOs) and World Boxing Council super lightweight champion Timothy "Desert Storm" Bradley (22-0, 11 KOs) will make his first title defense against WBC No. 6-ranked Edner "Cherry Bomb" Cherry (24-5-2, 12 Kos).

Both of the world championships will be televised on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT/9 p.m. PT (delayed on the West Coast) on SHOWTIME.
The MGM/Mirage Sports Book has Guzman as the favorite at -220 with Campbell the underdog at +180.

The event will be promoted by Don King Productions in association with Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Miss. The Campbell-Guzman main event will be presented in association with One Punch Productions and Sycuan Ringside Promotions. The Bradley-Cherry fight is promoted by Gary Shaw Productions and Thompson Boxing Promotions.

Oscar De La Hoya is on the lookout for a new trainer...again. Floyd Mayweather Sr. will not be in Oscars corner for his December bout with Manny Pacquiao. Mayweather will be training Ricky Hatton for his November bout with Paulie Magglinagi. This will be the first time Hatton enters the ring since his split with long time trainer and drinking buddy Billy Graham.

Shane Mosley is so confident for his fight against Ricardo Mayorga, that he is expecting to knock the wild man out. Tickets for the highly anticipated bout between Shane Mosley and Ricardo Mayorga are on sale now. Seats are available at $350, $150, $75 and $50. They can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com

HOUSTON, September 5 - Always considered one of the top boxing cities in the world, Houston, Texas has again delivered with its enthusiastic response to Saturday's doubleheader at the Toyota Center, putting the card featuring hometown heroes Juan Diaz and Rocky Juarez in pivotal bouts against Michael Katsidis and Jorge Rodrigo Barrios, on track to become one of the biggest boxing events ever in Houston.

Los Angeles, CA - It’s finally official. Antonio “Magic Man” Tarver’s (27-4, 19 KOs) International Boxing Federation (IBF) light heavyweight belt will be on the line when he battles “Bad” Chad Dawson (26-0, 17 KOs) on Saturday, Oct. 11 live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast) from The Pearl Theatre at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nev.

The announcement came at Wednesday’s Los Angeles press conference where both fighters addressed the media.

BONUS FOR FIGHT FANS THAT BUY TICKETS

As an added bonus to fans in attendance at The Pearl Theatre, the SHOWTIME telecast of WBC Heavyweight Champion Samuel Peter vs. come backing Vitali Klitschko will be fed to the arena’s big screens at 6 p.m. PT. Immediately following the bout, Tarver and Dawson will make their way to the ring for their live fight. Thus, ticket holders at the Palms can enjoy the same blockbuster doubleheader of world championship boxing as the SHOWTIME viewers. (NOTE: The Pearl Theatre will receive the East Coast feed of Peter vs. Klitschko and therefore see the heavyweight fight three hours prior to the West Coast SHOWTIME households, which begins at 9 p.m. PT).

TARVER-DAWSON BETTING ODDS

The Palms Race and Sports Book has established Dawson as a 240 favorite with Tarver being a +190 underdog. The round prop wager is set at 11 ½ rounds with the goes at 240 and the doesn’t at +190.

The Palms Race and Sports Book has established Vitali Klitschko as a 125 favorite with Sam Peter being a +105 underdog. The round prop wager is set at 9 ½ with the goes at -150 and the doesn’t go at +130.

Tickets for Tarver-Dawson go on sale Saturday.