Yuri Foreman (L) is on comeback
trail
(photo by Ed Diller)
MIAMI (November 6, 2013) - The comeback of former World
Boxing Association (WBA) junior middleweight champion Yuri Foreman continues
Tuesday night, November 12, 2013 at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel
& Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
Foreman (31-2, 8 KOs), rated No. 14 by the World Boxing
Council (WBC), takes on Mexican invader Javier "Pelon' Gomez (14-11, 10 KOs) in
the eight-round co-feature on "Knockout Night at the Hard Rock Live," presented
by Mo Productions.
The 10-round main event showcases Michael "The
Brazilian" Rocky" Oliveira (21-1, 16 KOs), rated No. 7 by the WBC and No. 11 by
the WBA, against former Mexican welterweight champion Noberto "Demonio" Gonzalez
(19-2, 13 KOs).
JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ ATTENDING
"KNOCKOUT NIGHT AT THE HARD ROCK LIVE"
Hall of Famer Julio Cesar Chavez has confirmed that he
will be attending "Knockout Night at the Hard Rock Live" to closely watch
Michael Oliveira in action. The retired six-time, three-division
world champion is the father of professional boxers Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. and
Omar Chavez, who is a potential opponent for Oliveira in 2014.
"Knockout Night at the Hard Rock Live," presented by MO
Productions, will air live on SporTV, a
Brazilian Sports television
broadcaster affiliate to TV Globo Network, and TNC in
Argentina.
Nearly four years ago to the day (Nov. 14, 2009) of his
upcoming fight, the 33-year-old Foreman dropped Daniel Santos (32-3-1) twice en
route to a win by unanimous 12-round decision (117-109 twice, 116-110), to
capture the WBA 154-pound title and become one of the few modern-day Jewish
world champions.
In 2010, Foreman lost his first title defense to the
great Miguel Cotto by ninth-round technical knockout at Yankee Stadium, followed
nine-months later by a loss in Las Vegas to New York City rival Pawel Wolak,
when Foreman was unable to continue fighting after six rounds.
A consummate boxer whose leg strength is critical,
Foreman suffered a knee injury that eventually required surgery, which
contributed to his only two losses as a professional. Foreman was
out of the ring for nearly two years, returning to win three consecutive
decisions over Brandon Baue (DE6), Gundrick King (DEC6) and Jamaal Davis (DEC8)
this past July.
"After two years of inactivity," Foreman explained, "I
decided not to rush, taking my time to gradually build myself up to be better
than I was before. November 12th is an eight-round
fight and, God willing, it will be very successful. Then, it'll be
a 10-rounder and after that, hopefully, I will be positioned once again for a
world title fight."
An aspiring rabbi, Foreman was born in Belarus, moved to
Israel, and resides in Brooklyn, New York. He has taken an obvious
liking to South Florida.
"This fight is a great opportunity for me in terms of
the location," Foreman said. "South Florida has one of the largest
Jewish communities in the US, so it's important for me to fight there and win
impressively. I recently visited South Florida to promote my
November 12th fight and, I must say, the Jewish community was very
supportive. I want to put on a great fight for them."
Undefeated light heavyweight Yunieski "The Diamond"
Gonzalez (12-0, 8 KOs), a former member of the Cuban National Boxing Team, faces
former WBC FECARBOX champion Jinner Guerrero (7-1, 6 KOs), of Ecuador, in a
10-round bout.
In scheduled six-round bouts are unbeaten Cuban
featherweight Hairon "El Maja" Socarras (7-0, 5 KOs) vs. former world title
challenger Jhon Alberto Molina (32-26-3, 20 KOs) and Bahamian lightweight
Valentino Knowles (1-0) vs. TBA (opponent to be announced).
Knowles was a silver medalist in the 2011 Pan-American Games.
Also fighting on the undercard in four-round matches are
Cuban super middleweight Vilier Quinones (5-0, 3 KOs), a former World Junior
Championships gold medalist, vs. Mrcus Brooks (7-15-1, 3 KOs), heavyweight
prospect and 2008 Cuban Olympian Robert Alfonso (2-0) vs. Jamal "Knockout" Woods
(3-8-1, 3 KOs), Egyptian light heavyweight Ahmed Elbiali (2-0, 2 KOs) vs.
Borngod Washington (3-13, 1 KO), and West Palm Beach cruiserweight Steve Geffard
(0-2) vs. Lamont Capers (1-2). Oliveira, Gonzalez, Socarras,
Knowles, Quinines, Alfonso and Elbiali are all fighting out of Miami.
All fights and fighters are subject to change.
Tickets cost $79, $29 and $19*, all seats are reserved
and available to purchase at Ticketmaster outlets online at www.myhrl.com, ticketmaster.com or
charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000. *Additional fees
may apply. Tickets are also available to purchase at the Brizilian
Rocky Fight Club in Miami (7500 NW 25th St., Unit 4 -
305-436-0210).
Doors open at 6 p.m. ET with the first bout scheduled
for 7 p.m. / ET.
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CONTACTS:
Yaffa
Mizrachi, Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, 954.327.7504, yaffa.mizrachi@seminolehardrock.com
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