| |
|
DE LA HOYA’S BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
By Ed de la Vega, DDS
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 20 Sep 2009
Las Vegas, NV: Yesterday, the staff of GBP President Oscar de la Hoya boy sent e-mails indicating that he will be making a big announcement head of the Marquez-Mayweather fight At 11:10 am on the Marquez-Mayweather fight day, Oscar de la Hoya walked up the podium located inside the press room and proceeded to make his announcement.
Oscar de la Hoya proudly announced that the Golden Boy Promotions signed the Valenzuelan phenom, Jorge Linares for a series of fights under the Golden Boy umbrella.
Linares, the young man known as “Nino de Oro” is managed by the Honda Group/Teiken Promotions of Japan. They will co-promote the Linares fights with the GBP.
“Unfortunately, too many people here in the US haven’t seen him fight, but we are going to change that and Jorge will finally get the attention and the fights he deserves”, de la Hoya stated.
A veteran of nearly 7 years, Linares a native from Barinas, Venezuela holds a 27-0-0, 18 KO record.
In his first and only US appearance, he beat Oscar Larios last July 21, 2007 to win the vacant WBC featherweight crown. After defending it against Gamaliel Diaz, he moved up to junior lightweight and won the vacant WBA by halting Whyber Garcia in 5 rounds. In his most recent fight, he defended his crown against Josafat Perez, winning via an 8th round TKO.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Ed de la Vega, DDS.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Thunderdome 48 - Jude Grant vs Fano Kori
, Sun, 24 Nov 2024World Boxing backs plan to create a new Confederation in Asia
, Sun, 24 Nov 2024The message is clear – Asian Boxing Confederation remains united with the IBA
, Sun, 24 Nov 2024OSCAR DE LA HOYA FOUNDATION HOSTS 25TH ANNUAL TURKEY GIVEAWAY FOR EAST LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY
, Sun, 24 Nov 2024Life vs. Death: The Ultimate Ringside Showdown Immortalized in Pierce Egan’s Boxiana
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Sat, 23 Nov 2024SPORTS SHORTS 284: TEAM MARK MAGSAYO CONFIRMS RETURN TO THE RING ON DECEMBER 14
By Maloney L. Samaco, , Sat, 23 Nov 2024RJP Boxing promotes in Bucana on Dec. 17
By Lito delos Reyes, , Sat, 23 Nov 2024Good Prospects at Minimumweight, Light Fly, Super Bantam and Super Feather in 2025
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Sat, 23 Nov 2024Filipino International Master Chito Danilo Garma is the new World Senior Blitz champion; Filipino FIDE Master Mario Mangubat takes the bronze medal
By Marlon Bernardino, , Sat, 23 Nov 2024KAMBOSOS JR SIGNS CO-PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM
, Sat, 23 Nov 2024INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME TO ANNOUNCE CLASS OF 2025 ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5th
, Sat, 23 Nov 2024Ring Master promotes in Calinan on Dec. 21
By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 22 Nov 2024NP Bansalan boxing team in Matalam
By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 22 Nov 2024New York, Minnesota Biggest Trade Gainers; Los Angeles Has the Rookie Draft Steal
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Fri, 22 Nov 2024Filipino IM Bagamasbad prevails
By Marlon Bernardino, , Fri, 22 Nov 2024DC girl’s futsal in Palawan now
By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 22 Nov 2024Filipino FIDE Master Ivan Travis Cu is ready to face challenge
By Marlon Bernardino, , Fri, 22 Nov 2024Dante Kirkman Secures First Career Knockout with 3rd Round TKO Victory
, Fri, 22 Nov 2024Filipino Middleweight Star Blazen Rocili Set to Return to the Ring This Saturday in San Antonio, TX
, Thu, 21 Nov 2024Stallone hands Donald Trump WBC world champion belt
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Thu, 21 Nov 2024Filipino International Master Garma beats Lithuanian Grandmaster
By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 21 Nov 2024Saturday: Bakary Samake-Wade Ryan & Elwin Soto-Moisés Caro Headline Separate Fight Cards Streaming LIVE on ESPN+
, Thu, 21 Nov 2024TrillerTV Launches Exclusive Black Friday Deal: 50% Off TrillerTV+ Annual Pass for Year-Round Sports Entertainment
, Thu, 21 Nov 2024New NCFP Regional Coordinator
By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 21 Nov 2024DC netters are now ready for BP
By Lito delos Reyes, , Thu, 21 Nov 2024 |
|
|
|
|
|
