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McCall Retains IBA Continental Title Photos by Rick Pineda October 27, 2009

(OCT 27) On October 23, 2009, at the Orleans Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Nevada, in the Mardi Gras Ballroom, Oliver "Atomic Bull" McCall successfully defended his IBA Continental Title against Franklin Lawrence.  The bout went the distance of 10 rounds.  After the fight, McCall said, “I wasn’t able to run and roadwork is very important in boxing. I love to run, but I couldn’t even do the treadmill. But considering that, I’m very pleased that I was able to go 10 rounds.” The final judges scores were 97-93, 96-94, and 96-94. Full Story

IBA Heavyweight Championship: McCall vs. Whitaker September 28, 2009

(SEPT 28) On October 23, 2009, at the Orleans Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Nevada, in the Mardi Gras Ballroom, Oliver "Atomic Bull" McCall will be fighting Lanch "Mount" Whitaker for the IBA Heavyweight Championship. Whitaker will be defending his IBA title. Officially calling the Round by Round Blows and fight action will be Al Bernstein (The Voice Of Boxing) Ringside. Press Conference will be heold on Wednesday Oct. 21, 2009 at the piano bar in The Orleans, time 12 noon; Tickets on sale now at The Orleans Box office at 702-365-7075;
Ticket can be purchased for $50 Ringside and $25 Reserved, For more information visit www.Crown-Boxing-inc.com.

IBA Champion: 60 Minutes in Ana's Corner By Lori Steinhorst September 19, 2009 Photos: Bob Silverman

(SEPT 19) A week ago Ana Julaton won a hard fought victory over the tough and experienced veteran Kelsey Jeffries.  I wondered what she was thinking and feeling now that she had won a world title. When I had the chance to speak to her, I felt her overwhelming and amazing sense of gratefulness. “I worked hard and always did my best.  We (her team) had one common goal, and although we have had our ups and downs through this whole journey, we came together to accomplish..Full Story

This Weekend:  Kelsey Jeffries vs. Ana Julaton for the vacant IBA Super Bantamweight World Title! Source/PR September 10, 2009

(San Jose Ca, September 10, 2009) - 3-time world champion, Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero will attend this Saturday's "Fight Night at the Tank" taking place at the HP Pavilion at San Jose. Guerrero will sign autographs for those in attendance. Featured in the evening's main event will be Kelsey Jeffries (41-9-1, 4 KO's) of Gilroy, Calif. who will be taking on Ana "The Hurricane" Julaton (4-1-1, 4 KO's) of Daly City, Calif. for the vacant IBA Super Bantamweight World's Championship. The bout is scheduled for 10 Rounds.

McCall Wins by Decision over Lawrence photos and story by Rick Pineda August 24, 2009

(AUG 24) Oliver McCall, 243,  won a ten round unanimous decision over Franklin  Lawrence, 230,on Friday night at the Orleans Hotel & Casino, in Las Vegas. The bout was fought at a deliberate pace with Lawrence the busier of the two. McCall won the IBA heavyweight.. Photos and Story

IBA Heavyweight Championship in Las Vegas! June 19, 2009

(JUNE 19) On  August 21, 2009 at The Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas , Nevada , The Boxing Capital of The World, will be the sight for the UNDISPUTED IBA Heavyweight Championship (Continental Belt). The newly Crowned Champion 44 year old, Oliver McCall, 52-9-0 (37 KO's) and four time Champion, will defend his IBA Heavyweight Title against former IBA Heavyweight Champion 33 year old, Franklin Lawrence, 12-1-2 (7 KO's) of Indianapolis, Indiana. Full Story

IBA Heavyweight Championship in Las Vegas! May 13, 2009

(MAY 13) CROWN BOXING INC. Las Vegas, NV, heads into the final week before their IBA Heavyweight Championship match between three time World Champion Olive McCall against the current Australian Champion John Hopoate from Sydney, Australia.  The fighters are in training camps respectfully, Olive McCall in Las Vegas, and John Hopoate in California. Both contestants will arrive in Las Vegas this Sunday at The Orleans Hotel and Casino and will resume training in Las Vegas. The press conference .Full Story

Hatton Workout at IBA Boxing Gym in Las Vegas! April 17, 2009 Photos by Mary Ann Owen

LIzarraga to fight for IBA Featherweight Title: New Blood III on Feb. 27th January 29, 2009

(JAN 29) ORANGE, CA– They come to the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California, with a combined record of 50-1 with 30 knockouts, so it’s safe to say that when the “New Blood” of boxing – Juan Carlos Burgos, Patrick Lopez, Mauricio Herrera, and Hector Serrano – lace up their gloves on Friday, February 27th, the future of the sport is in fine hands.  New Blood III”, a six-bout card of hard-hitting professional boxing action presented...Full Story

James Toney wins IBA and NABO Titles by Split Decision December 14, 2008

CABAZON, CA – Last night at the Casino Morongo Resort and Spa in Cabazon, California, James "Lights Out" Toney won a split decision over Fres Oquendo for the IBA and NABO Heavyweight titles. Oquendo was a late replacement after Tony Thomson fell off the card.

Rustam Nugaev Wins IBA World Lightweight Title November 18, 2008

(NOV 18) On Saturday, in Naberezhnye Chelny, Russia, Rustam Nugaev, 19-5-1 (11KO), defeated Justin Juuko, 42-10-1 (29KO), from Uganda, TKO’d Juuko, when referee Steve Smoker stopped the bout [2:55] in the first round. Nugaev came out in the first round showing his superior technical skill, and throwing a barrage of combinations. The supervisor for the IBA was Ron Scott Stevens.

Slideshows of Holly Holm vs. Mary Jo Sanders in their rematch on HBN! October 31, 2008

Gonzalez vs. Archuleta in IBA Title Fight - Announced for Nov. 18th Casino Show September 19, 2008

Friant, CA, September 19 – In the unpredictable world of boxing, dreams can come true or be broken with a single punch. No one knows this better than veteran contenders Roger ‘Speedy’ Gonzalez and Frankie Archuleta, but on Tuesday, November 18th, these fighters will have the opportunity to achieve a lifelong dream of becoming a world champion when they square off at Friant’s Table Mountain Casino for the IBA junior lightweight crown. Full Story

Three of IBA's Champions are Top Picks for being Named "Rising Stars in the Sport! September, 3, 2008

(SEPT 3) The IBA is proud to announce that three of our World champions, Holly Holm,  Mary Jo Sanders, and Carina Moreno were top picks for the Rising Stars in Women's Boxing!  More

Ferreyro wins IBA belt; Cestus Management’s “Baby Cobra” Gomez Electrifies in Pro Debut and Steals Thunder! By: Cestus Press September 2, 2008

(SEPT 2) On August 29, 2008, at the Laredo Civic Center in Laredo, Texas, a sold-out crowd of over two thousand hard-core, ravenous boxing fans were treated to a great night of boxing as Recon Garza Promotions, in association with Los Dos Laredos Boxing Productions and Cestus Management put on the “Friday Nite Rumble”.  

Hernandez to Defend IBA World Welterweight Title on Telefutura July 6, 2008

(JULY 6) On July 18, 2008, at the Casino Del Sol, in Tucson, Arizona, on Telefutura,  in the main event, Freddy “El Riel” Hernandez, 24-1 (18KO), of Mexico City, Mexico, will be defending his IBA World welterweight title against Yvan Barros, 10-5-1 (7KO), of Salvador, Brazil.  Also, featured on this card,  Tomas Villa, 19-5-4 (1KO), of Odesa, Texas, will defending his IBA Continental  Jr. Featherweight title against Gilberto Sanchez, 18-4-2 (0KO), of Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. Both bouts will be shown live on 'Telefutura' and promoted by Hall of Fame promoter Don Chargin and promoter of the year Lorraine Chargin.

A letter from the IBA president Dean Chance June 30, 2008 Photo of Longtin

I would like to take the time to write an open letter and express from the heart our most sincere thanks to our former ratings chairman Norman Longtin and my best to my friend Norm on his new venture. His passion and work helped make the IBA what it is today. He will be missed and will almost be impossible to replace. All of us here at the IBA, will have to work hard to find a replacement for the endeavor and the impact he made to the sport of boxing in general. He was "one of kind".  We will also get the new ratings out for July this week, I would like to wish each every one of you a great 4th and lets have a safe and sound holiday.

Moreno and Rodriguez Win IBA World Titles in New Mexico photo: Mary Ann Owen June 14, 2008

(JUNE 14) Last night at the Isleta Casino & Resort, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, there were two women boxers who won IBA world titles. In one bout, Wendy Rodriguez, 101, of Los Angeles, CA, won the IBA Strawweight  title. Rodriguez defeated Hollie Dunaway, 104, by a unanimous decision. In a second bout, Carino Moreno, 107¾, of Watsonville, CA, won the IBA Junior Flyweight title, when she won by a 10-round unanimous decision over Eileen Olszewski, 107¾. The card was telecast on PPV, and promoted by Fresquez Productions, Inc. IBA President Dean Chance was ringside to present the belts to the women.

The Women Come to New Mexico... Looking for History By Bernie McCoy June 10, 2008

(JUNE 10) This is the age of hyperbole, exaggeration has become the norm. One of the adjectives orally chucked about, with abandon, today, is "historic." It is often applied to an event that, at the time it occurs, seems to have secured it's place in the pantheon of never-to-be-forgotten occurrences. Remember the score of the last Super Bowl?....Full Story

Eromosell Albert - IBA Inter-Continental Jr. Middleweight Champion

(APR 4) The IBA has posted a photograph of Eromoselle 'Bad Boy' Albert who is the current IBA Jr. Middleweight Inter-Continental Champion.

Huggers New IBA Champion Photo Gallery: Bo Jørgensen, teampalle.dk March 14, 2008

(MAR 14) Unbeaten Anders Hugger became the new IBA Continental Cruiserweight Champion with a hard fought twelve round unanimous decision win over the always tough Louis Azille last night in Odense, Denmark.  Hugger was down in round nine but his greater work rate throughout carried the day on all scorecards.  Scores were:  116-112 and 115-113 twice all for Anders Hugger.  Hugger improves to 10-0 with his title win.  Promoters:  Team Palle

Hugger - Azille to fight for IBA Continental Cruiserweight Title March 7, 2008 Photo: Team Palle website

(MAR 7) On March 14, 2008, at the Odense Idraetshal, in Odense, Denmark, Anders Hugger, 9-0-0 (5KO), will be fighting Louis Azille, 19-4-2 (15KO), for the IBA Continental Cruiserweight title. The card is promoted by Mogens & Bettina Palle (Team Palle). 

Johnson & Nugaev take IBA World titles Photo: J & P Photography February 25, 2008

On February 23, 2008, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, returning two time World Champion Reggie 'Sweet' Johnson gained a controversial twelve round split decision win over former WBO Light-Heavyweight Champion to take home the IBA World Light-Heavyweight title.   Johnson won on two cards at 115-113 and 116-112 while Gonzalez impressed the third judge in winning 112-116.    Promoter:  Trinity Boxing & 'Keep Punchin' in association with Goossen/Tutor.

Huggers New IBA Champion Photo Gallery: Bo Jørgensen, teampalle.dk March 14, 2008

(MAR 14) Unbeaten Anders Hugger became the new IBA Continental Cruiserweight Champion with a hard fought twelve round unanimous decision win over the always tough Louis Azille last night in Odense, Denmark.  Hugger was down in round nine but his greater work rate throughout carried the day on all scorecards.  Scores were:  116-112 and 115-113 twice all for Anders Hugger.  Hugger improves to 10-0 with his title win.  Promoters:  Team Palle

Hugger - Azille to fight for IBA Continental Cruiserweight Title March 7, 2008 Photo: Team Palle website

(MAR 7) On March 14, 2008, at the Odense Idraetshal, in Odense, Denmark, Anders Hugger, 9-0-0 (5KO), will be fighting Louis Azille, 19-4-2 (15KO), for the IBA Continental Cruiserweight title. The card is promoted by Mogens & Bettina Palle (Team Palle). 

Johnson & Nugaev take IBA World titles Photo: J & P Photography February 25, 2008

On February 23, 2008, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, returning two time World Champion Reggie 'Sweet' Johnson gained a controversial twelve round split decision win over former WBO Light-Heavyweight Champion to take home the IBA World Light-Heavyweight title.   Johnson won on two cards at 115-113 and 116-112 while Gonzalez impressed the third judge in winning 112-116.    Promoter:  Trinity Boxing & 'Keep Punchin' in association with Goossen/Tutor.

Duddy-Bonsante headlines “Erin Go Brawl” -St. Patrick’s Day Eve

Vera Win IBA SuperMiddleweight championship Photo by J & P Photography November 6, 2006

De Leon Wins IBA Title! October 22, 2006 Photo by Chris Cozzone

(OCT 22) Last night at the Don Haskins Arena in El Paso, Texas, on the HBO PPV card, Daniel Ponce De Leon won by an 1:43 seconds, eighth round TKO over Al Seeger.  De Leon improved to 30-1, scoring the 28th early stoppage of his boxing career. De Leon won the IBA Jr. Featherweight world title belt.

Seeger - Ponce De Leon Make Weight October 20, 2006 Photo by Trina Ortegon

(OCT 20) Both IBA Champion Al Seeger and WBO Champion Daniel Ponce De Leon officially weighed in at the division limit of 122 pounds for their Jr. Featherweight Unification battle tomorrow night at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas.  Broadcast Live on HBO/PPV.

Boxeo TELEMUNDO “Special Edition” at Miccosukee Resort & Gaming on Friday October 27, 2006 Press Release

Miami, Florida- Boxeo TELEMUNDO will have a “Special Edition” Championship Boxing on Friday, October 27 at the Miccosukee Resort and Gaming in Miami, Florida.  In the main event Welterweight Prospect Joel “El Depredador” Julio of Monteria, Colombia, fighting out of Miami, will face WBO Latin & WBA FEDECENTRO Champion Cosme “Chino” Rivera..Full Story

Gunn/Landberg & Duddy/Campas -Top Mid-September's IBA Schedule More

(SEPT 8) On a 'Rock Solid' boxing promotion with the IBA World Cruiserweight title on the line Cruiserweights Bobby Gunn and Shannon Landberg square off  September 16th at the LCO Casino in Hayward, Wisconsin while Middleweights John Duddy and Ramon 'Yory Boy' Campas meet for the IBA World Middleweight Title inside Madison Square Garden on September 29th.  Full Details

Dean Chance Leaves Nothing To Chance by Robert Mladinich of thesweetscience.com August 21, 2006

As a baseball player, Dean Chance was a hard-throwing, right-handed starting pitcher with an unorthodox twisting windup. The Wooster, Ohio, native was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in 1960 when he was only 19-years-old. Although he never became a consistently dominating pitcher, Chance had an illustrious career that was highlighted by him winning the American League Cy Young Award in 1964 when he was only 23.

Toney in L.A. August 3, 2006

(AUG 3) IBA Heavyweight Champion James 'Lights Out' Toney (69-4-3-43KO) returns to defend his World title September 2nd at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California when he meets hard punching World Rated contender Samuel Peter (26-1-22 KO).

Seeger destroys Morales July 28, 2006

(JULY 28) In front of a national viewing audience watching on Spanish station 'Telefutura'  IBA  Jr. Featherweight World Champion Al Seeger destroyed former Mexican Olympian Cesar Morales in less than two rounds, scoring one knockdown enroute.  Seeger's dominant performance may go much further than just career win #27 however. With talks set to begin in a matter of weeks the Savannah favorite could find himself in the ring with one of the division's marquee fighters in a title unification bout in early fall. Congratulations Al!!!!

With five opponents falling out for various reasons Lafarrell Bunteng took his out his frustration on very late sub Carlos Bates, knocking down his over matched foe twice on his way to a first round TKO win.  In scoring his fifteenth knockout in fifteen career wins Bunteng looks more than ready for a step-up in competition. Of course finding a willing opponent could be an ongoing problem for the hard punching IBA America's Light-Heavyweight Champion. Congratulations Lafarrell!

Gatti, Seeger and Mazimbaev top July's IBA Schedule July 2, 2006

 (JULY 2) Main Events, and HBO's 'World Championship Boxing' present at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey Saturday night July 22nd IBA World Welterweight Champion Arturo 'Thunder' Gatti and Carlos Baldomir. Full Story

IBA WORLD TITLE FIGHT IN HAYWARD, WI AUGUST 19, 2006! BOBBY GUNN FEATURED IN MAIN EVENT July 1, 2006

Clearwater, FL June 28, 2006: Rock Solid Boxing Promotions, Inc. in association with the LCO Casino in Hayward, WI is pleased to present “Night of Champions” an evening of World Championship Professional Boxing. This electrifying night of Championship Boxing will feature the return of exciting prizefighter ..More
 

Brock Wins by a Decision By: Butch Gottlieb Copyright photos: Mary Ann Owen June 25, 2006

(JUNE 25) Last night at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, WBC #5, WBA #4, IBF #3 heavyweight Calvin Brock (29-0, 22 KOs) kept his unbeaten record with a twelve round unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Timur Ibragimov (21-1-1, 13 KOs). Brock was unable to do much because Ibragimov seemed to have only 2 things, one was back peddling and the other was holding. Brock landed some...More with photos

Weigh-in today in Las Vegas By: Butch Gottlieb Copyrighted photos by Mary Ann Owen June 23, 2006

(JUNE 23) Saturday's HBO televised card from Caesars Palace’s Open-Air Roman Amphitheater in Las Vegas is aptly named: "Undefeated, But Not For Long" as the combined records of the four fighters is 97-0 76KOs. The 12 round main event features Calvin Brock (28-0 22KOs), defending his IBA Continental Americas...More with Photos of today's weigh-in

Brock vs. Iragimov for the IBA Continental Heavyweight Title by Butch Gottlieb

(JUNE 21) Calvin Brock (28-0 22KOs), the hottest contender in the heavyweight division, headlines a June 24 undefeated doubleheader from Caesars Palace’s Open-Air Roman Amphitheater when he defends his IBA Continental Americas Heavyweight Championship against Timur Ibragimov Ibragimov  (20-0-1 12KOs) in a 12  round main event showdown.  More

Gross declines Gunn rematch (for now) June 21, 2006

(JUNE 21) In a letter dated May 25th, 2006, IBA Title Challenger Shelby Gross has informed Richard King that he will decline an offer to once again meet King's fighter, Bobby Gunn, for the still vacant IBA World Cruiserweight Title. Mr. Gross has also informed IBA President Dean Chance that his path does not include a rematch with Bobby Gunn in the...More

Corrales Trains at IBA Gym today! Copyrighted photos by Mary Ann Owen June 1, 2006

(JUN 1) Today, at the exclusive IBA gym in Las Vegas, Nevada, Diego Corrales (40-3, 33 KOs)  trained for his upcoming title bout at the Thomas & Mack Center, in Las Vegas, on June 3rd on a Showtime card. (Inset photo: Promoter Gary Shaw (white shirt,  Corrales (center) trainer Joe Goossen blue jacket)

Brock faces stern test!! Unbeatens battle on HBO "Boxing After Dark" June 1, 2006 ©Photo by Steve Lindenman

(JUNE 1) World rated IBA Continental Heavyweight Champion Calvin Brock defends his belt against Timor Ibragimov June 24th at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada. Promoter: Main Events.

Blair KO'd Anani in the ninth round! May 27, 2006

(MAY 27) Tonight in Louisville, Kentucky,  Terri Blair, 142,  successfully defended her IBA World Welterweight title against Sumya Anani, 141,  when she stopped Anani, 1:59 seconds of the ninth round.

IBA Champion dismantles Weber in career best performance April 23, 2006

(APR 23) After two bouts and twenty two near even rounds between them, Sacramento's Rogelio Castaneda made things look easy in his third bout with Ohio's Craig Weber, dropping his overmatched opponent late in round four with a hard right hand.  Weber returned to his corner on unsteady legs where his corner and the ringside physician called a halt to the action before the start of the fifth round giving Castaneda the TKO win in this the second defense of his IBA Jr. Welterweight World title. Promoter: Don Chargin & Feather Falls Casino 'Fight Night' and televised  live on 'Telefutura'.  Attendance: 3,781

Don Chargin Productions & Feather Falls Fight Night Presents: Bout 3: Castaneda & Weber

(APR 19) With the 'IBA Fight of the Year' and 'Telefutura' Fight of the Year under their belts IBA Jr. Welterweight Champion Rogelio Castaneda defends against long time nemesis Craig Weber this Friday Night at Sacramento's Arco Arena. Televised live on 'Telefutura'.

Gonzalez retains Title April 13, 2006 photo by Mary Ann Owen

At the Mountaineer Racetrack in Chester, West Virginia,  IBA Featherweight World Champion Jose Gonzalez made a successful first defense of his crown with a 1:32 seconds,  fourth knockout of unbeaten IBA America's Jr. Lightweight Champion Verquan Kimbrough. Gonzalez dropped Kimbrough early in round four but it was the second knockdown in the fourth that kept Kimbrough down for good. Gonzalez moves to 13-2 with this win his sixth win by knockout.

Zab Judah Trains at IBA Gym Photos by Tony Rila Photo Gallery

(MAR 30) Today at the IBA Gym, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Zab Judah paid a visit and did some training in the gym.  Judah is preparing for an April 8th fight that will be taking place at the Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, and will be fighting Floyd Mayweather Jr.

New IBA Champion - Terri Blair March 25, 2006

(MAR 25) Tonight at the Grand Victoria Casino in Rising Sun, Terri “The Road Warrior” Blair  stopped Sumya “The Hawaiian Girl” Anani in the tenth round, and became the new IBA welterweight world  champion.

Garcia's late surge tops Rubio in terrific battle March 10, 2006 Photo Gallery of Garcia

Roberto "La Amenaza" Garcia's late round assault highlighted by a knockdown in the final round gave local favorite Garcia a well earned win on all cards over the defending Continental Welterweight Champion Juan Carlos Rubio at the La Villa Real Special Events Center in McAllen, Texas.

Johnson claims IBA World Title February 28, 2006

(FEB 28) A sold-out Seminole Hard Rock Arena in Hollywood, Florida watched as Lightheavyweight Glen Johnson scored and early knockdown enroute to his unanimous twelve round decision over over the always dangerous Richard Hall.  Johnson won by scores of 118-109 -119-108 and 119-107 while bolstering his claim of being the World Best Lightheavyweight.  Promoter:  Warriors Boxing.

HOLM HALTS PENNYBAKER ON CUT MONTOYA, MARTINEZ & GOMEZ IMPRESSIVE By Andy Rivera Photos by Tom Hernandez Click Here for All Fight Photos

(FEB 25) In a wild fight Holly Holm defended her IBA Welterweight title with a seventh round stoppage over Shadina Pennybaker at Isleta Casino outside Albuquerque, New Mexico. The fight was halted after Pennybaker suffered a cut over her right eye, which caused the fight to be stopped. Pennybaker and her camp felt Holm used her head to cause the cut, which was the second cut Pennybaker suffered in the fight, but referee Russ Mora  Full Story on NewMexicoSportsNews.com

Gatti scores on HBO January 30, 2006

(JAN 30) Arturo Gatti fought through the pain of a hurt right hand and a very aggressive Thomas Damgaard (Denmark) to take home the vacant IBA World Welterweight Title this past Saturday night at a sold out Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey.  Gatti's led on all cards after ten rounds by scores of 100-90 - 99-91 - and 98-92 but it was his right hand late in round eleven that prompted referee Lindsay paige to call a halt at 2:54 of the round with Damgaard on unsteady legs. Promoter: 'Main Events'

Rodriguez Wins IBA's Jr. Flyweight Title January 21, 2006 ©Photo by Sue TL Fox

Media Day at the IBA Gym photos by Rick Pineda BOXINGKINGDOM.NET January 17, 2006 PHOTO GALLERY BY PINEDA

(JAN 17) Two-Time World Champion Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines hits the mitts with chief trainer Freddie Roach during media day at “Big” Tony Rila's IBA gym in Las Vegas for his upcoming mega showdown against Three-Time World Champion Erik Morales, Tijuana, Mexico on Top Rank's big "The Battle" championship card hosted by Wynn Las Vegas at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, January 21, live on HBO Pay Per View. BEHIND THE SCENES PHOTO GALLERY BY MARY ANN OWEN

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (JAN 6) –  On January 28, 2006, two-time world champion Arturo Gatti, (39-7, 30 KOs),  will be returning to the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, to fight a 12-round bout against undefeated welterweight contender Thomas Damgaard, (37-0, 27 KOs), for the vacant IBA welterweight championship.  The bout will be televised on HBO’s “World Championship Boxing” series.  Tickets, are priced at $300, $200, $150, $100, and $50, and are available at the Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall Box Office, by calling TicketMaster at 1-800-736-1420, or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com.