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Monday, September 16, 2013

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): No Ring Rust for Former Champ

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): No Ring Rust for Former Champ: By Howard Goldin BRONX, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 16- After an absence from the ring of nearly two years, former World Welterweight Champion Jos...

No Ring Rust for Former Champ



By Howard Goldin
BRONX, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 16- After an absence from the ring of nearly two years, former World Welterweight Champion Joshua “Grand Master” Clottey (37-4, 22 KO’s) made his boxing comeback at the Paramount Theatre in Huntington, Long Island on September 14. Clottey defeated his opponent Dashon “Fly Boy” Johnson (14-13-3, 5 KO’s) of Escondido, California in a one-sided, 10-round unanimous decision. The judges’ scorecards read 100-89, 100-89, 99-90 in favor of the former champ. The bout was fought in the middleweight division.
At a Wednesday press conference prior to the bout, Clottey expressed his desire to return to the squared circle, “I’ve been off for a while, but I’m anxious to get back in the ring and start my path towards winning another world title. He spoke confidently of making a good impression in his comeback bout, “I have been thinking of nothing but a KO for this fight. This fight will not go the full distance.” Although, Clottey dominated the encounter, he was not able to fulfill his prediction to KO his opponent.
The Star Boxing card, “Rockin’ Fights 10” on September 14 was headlined by undefeated junior welterweight Chris Algieri (18-0, 8 KO’s), who stopped Wifredo Acuna in the seventh to continue his undefeated pro career. A special feature of the show was a live screen presentation of the heralded Floyd Mayweather/Saul “Canelo” Alvarez title fight that was seen by the crowd after the live bouts concluded.
Clottey, a 35-year old signed a contract with Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing promotions in August. Clottey is not the first world champion to be guided by the experienced promoter/manager from the Bronx. The partnership is especially appropriate as the native of Ghana is now a resident of the Bronx, the borough that is the birthplace of the renowned promoter and the home base of his successful promotion, Star Boxing.
DeGuardia, very familiar with the newest addition to his stable of boxers, spoke in high praise of Clottey, “He’s fought the very best in the world including Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto and he fits very well in the mix in the top 10 middleweights in the world. His world title fight against Miguel Cotto was one of the most memorable bouts New York City fight fans had seen for many years.”
Clottey began his pro career in his native land in 1995. After winning 25 of his first 26 bouts, Clottey had his first bout in the U.S. in 2003. His first world title tilt was for the WBO Welterweight crown against Antonio Margarito on December 2, 2006. The 12 round loss by decision for Clottey may have been affected by Margarito’s hand wraps, which in some bouts were allegedly filled with plaster, but definitely was affected by Clottey breaking his hand early in the encounter.
That loss was followed by four impressive victories that gained the Ghanaian an IBF Welterweight Title bout over Zab Judah, for the crown vacated by Margarito. Clottey won his first world title by defeating Judah.
Clottey’s next two bouts were 12 round losses by decision to two of the most renowned boxers of the current age, Miguel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao.
The defeat by Cotto was on a split decision and was in Cotto’s “home” arena, Madison Square Garden.
Since Clottey’s most recent bout in November, 2011, he has put on weight and is now competing as a middleweight.

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Mount Falls to Holy Cross

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Mount Falls to Holy Cross: Photos by Gary Quintal By Gary Quintal BRONX, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 16- Mount Saint Michael fell to Holy Cross in Week Two action of the Cat...

Mount Falls to Holy Cross




Photos by Gary Quintal


By Gary Quintal

BRONX, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 16- Mount Saint Michael fell to Holy Cross in Week Two action of the Catholic High School Football League (CHSFL).  

The loss puts the Mountaineers at 0-2 while Holy Cross stands at 2-0. Mount fell behind early losing a fumble on the third play of the opening drive resulting in a return for a touchdown and a 6-0 lead after the missed extra point.    

The Mountaineers would respond in the second quarter with a touchdown run from first and goal at the Holy Cross 9-yard line setting up a 6-6 tie with 5:34 remaining in the half.  

Penalties and poor play would keep both sides tied until a Holy Cross touchdown pass off a roll out with only 12 seconds remaining in the game gave Holy Cross a  12-6 victory. 

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Former Champ Returns to the Ring

Former World Champ, Joshua Clottey, from the Bronx to Resume Boxing Career on December 14

By Howard Goldin

BRONX, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 14- After an absence from the ring of nearly two years, former World Welterweight Champion Joshua “Grand Master” Clottey (36-4, 22 KO’s) will make his boxing comeback at the Paramount Theatre in Huntington, Long Island on Saturday night, December 14. Clottey’s opponent is Dashon “Fly Boy” Johnson (14-12-3, 5 KO’s) of Escondido, California.

At a Wednesday press conference prior to the bout, Clottey expressed his desire to return to the squared circle, “I’ve been off for a while, but I’m anxious to get back in the ring and start my path towards winning another world title. He spoke confidently of making a good impression in his comeback bout, “I have been thinking of nothing but a KO for this fight. This fight will not go the full distance.”

The Star Boxing show, “Rockin’ Fights 10” on September 14 will be headlined by undefeated junior welterweight Chris Algieri (17-0, 7 KO’s) and will feature a live screen presentation of the heralded Floyd Mayweather/Saul “Canelo” Alvarez title fight. Tickets can be obtained by calling (718) 823-2000.

The 35 year-old signed a contract with Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing promotions in August. Clottey will not be the first world champion to be guided by the experienced promoter/manager from the Bronx. The partnership is especially appropriate as the native of Ghana is now a resident of the Bronx.

DeGuardia, very familiar with the newest addition to his stable of boxers, spoke in high praise of Clottey, “He’s fought the very best in the world including Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto and he fits very well in the mix in the top 10 middleweights in the world. His world title fight against Miguel Cotto was one of the most memorable bouts New York City fight fans had seen for many years.”

Clottey began his pro career in his native land in 1995. After winning 25 of his first 26 bouts, Clottey had his first bout in the U.S. in 2003. His first world title tilt was for the WBO Welterweight crown against Antonio Margarito on December 2, 2006. The 12 round loss by decision may have been affected by Margarito’s hand wraps, which in some bouts were allegedly filled with plaster, but definitely was affected by Clottey breaking his hand early in the encounter.

That loss was followed by four impressive victories that gained the Ghanaian an IBF Welterweight Title bout over Zab Judah, for the crown vacated by Margarito. Clottey won his first world title by defeating Judah.

Clottey’s next two bouts were 12 round losses by decision to two of the most renowned boxers of the current age, Miguel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao.
The defeat by Cotto was on a split decision and was in Cotto’s “Home” arena, Madison Square Garden.

Friday, September 13, 2013

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Scammer Preyed on Job Seekers

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Scammer Preyed on Job Seekers: By Dan Gesslein BRONX, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 13- A scammer took advantage of people looking for a job and now cops are asking for the publi...

Scammer Preyed on Job Seekers



By Dan Gesslein

BRONX, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 13- A scammer took advantage of people looking for a job and now cops are asking for the public’s help to catch him. Some 11 people have come forward saying they were duped by the elaborate scam. 

The con man posed as an employment agency creating a believable scam by running newspaper ads and appearing to rent out office space. Those seeking work would respond to the classified ad that ran in a local Spanish language newspaper seeking individuals for cleaning positions. The victims would go to the office at 1941 Southern Boulevard where a man, using the alias John Rosa, would tell the candidate they had the job if they paid him to hold the position. In other cases Rosa would tell the candidates that they needed to pay him so he could purchase a uniform for them for the job. 

When the would be worker showed up at the job site he would be informed that no job existed. Rosa has since disappeared and his “office” is vacant. However, the scammer did not get away clean. Cops have obtained a photo of the scammer at the site. Now investigators are asking anyone who recognizes the suspect to come forward. 

Anyone with information should call CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 577-TIPS. 

The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers' website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.

All calls are strictly confidential.