Danny Garcia to headline in Philly on May 7th?!?!

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Telefutura has returned! Now, there are hot rumors of the Spanish Boxing Series Solo Boxeo coming to Philly on May 7th with rising local prospect Danny “Swift” Garcia in the main event. No opponent has been named and the venue will most likely be The Arena though nothing is completely confirmed. Garcia is coming off his best win as a pro during a hard earned split decision win over veteran Ashley Theophane. With the proper adjustments – Swift will be a major player in the 140 lb division.

There are also indications of Anthony Flores appearing on this card. More info to come as details become available…

Bernard Hopkins vs. Enrique Ornales Press Conference

Bernard Hopkins vs. Enrique Ornales Press Conference

By Rick Scharmberg

On 10-14-09, Golden Boy Promotions held a press conference yesterday at the Liacouras Center on the campus of Temple University in Philadelphia to announce the December 2 bout between former two-time world champion Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins and Enrique Ornelas. The bout will take place at the same venue, which is located in North Philadelphia, the area where Bernard Hopkins grew up. Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaeffer stated, “This fight will be a homecoming for the biggest fighter to ever come out of Philadelphia. Thank you, Bernard, for coming home. Ticket prices are reasonable. You can see this legendary fighter, possibly for the last time, for as little as twenty-five dollars.” The bout will be televised live on the Versus network.

Richard Schaefer hosted the event, and started things by introducing John DiSanto, whose website http://www.phillyboxinghistory.com/ selects the Philadelphia fight and fighter of the year. DiSanto presented the award, a beautiful statue with the likeness of the great Philadelphia middleweight “Bad” Bennie Briscoe, to Hopkins, who was selected as its 2008 “Fighter of the Year”.