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Press Release: February 23, 2015- By L.O.E.F Promotions and Majestic Raven Entertainment “We are planning on changing the boxing landscape in the Golden Triangle”- Allen Jaco, L.O.E.F President On April 11th, League Of Extraordinary Fighters known as L.O.E.F Promotions will be presenting Boxing Shootout at the Montagne Center on the campus of Lamar University. The card is scheduled to feature and highlight several local fighters. “We are planning on changing the boxing landscape in the Golden Triangle.” Says Allen Jaco, President of L.O.E.F. “There hasn't been a show in this area in so long and our plan is to out on numerous shows for the fans”. The card was originally scheduled for January 17th, but was postponed due to fighters pulling out last minute and other issues. “It really pained us to have to postpone the show. We did everything we could to get enough fighters for commission approval, but we just couldn't get it. But we are ...

The latest chapter in the career of undefeated unified the WBA/IBO Gennady Golovkin came when he defended his title against top contender and two-time world title challenger Martin Murray on Saturday night at the Salle des Etoiles in Monte Carlo, Monaco. As has been asked of previous Golovkin opponents, the question heading into this fight was whether or not Murray could find an answer to avoid the consistent pressure style and punching power of the champion. In the early rounds of this bout Murray was able to have success in landing punches to the head and body of the champion. Murray’s success was also complemented by his high defensive guard and ability to avoid being a stationary target, as well he was able to tie Golovkin up and not allow the champion to execute much offense on the inside. This however, did not deter the champion, who showed patience and proved that he had the advantage in terms of punching power when he was able to land. What was a competitive...

The two questions that surrounded the lead up to the Sergio Mora-Abraham Han fight.  Would the cancellation of Mora’s scheduled challenge of IBF Middleweight world champion Jermain Taylor have any effect on his focus as he prepared to face Han.  As well, could seize the opportunity to make a name for himself in the talent deep Middleweight division after stepping in to face Mora. Those questions were answered when Mora and Han met for the vacant USBA Middleweight title on February 6th at the Beau Rivage resort and casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. The story throughout much of this fight was Mora’s lateral movement, ring generalship, and ability to land the cleaner more effective punches. Although Mora was not always the aggressor, he was able to make the most out of the offense he put forth. The change in opponent and what had to be disappointment due to missing out on an opportunity to become a two-division world champion did not seem to have much effect on Mor...

The sport of Boxing can be and often is a sport of opportunities. Some fighters work their way up and are able to position themselves for a mandatory world title shot. There are also fighters however, who are given the chance to fight for a world title by way of a champion choosing to make an elective title defense. In the case of former WBC Jr. Middleweight world champion Sergio Mora the year 2015 was to begin with one such opportunity as he was slated to challenge current IBF Middleweight world champion Jermain Taylor on February 6th in Biloxi, Mississippi. Many Boxing fans remember Mora as being the season one winner of “The Contender” reality TV series in 2005. Mora would go on to score an upset when he dethroned two-division world champion Vernon Forrest for the WBC Jr. Middleweight world championship in June 2008. Mora’s reign as champion would come to an end three months later as he would lose the championship back to Forrest in their rematch in September 2008. ...