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Boxing News | Andre Ward requests California Commission to terminate promotional agreement with Goossen Tutor

WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward, appeared before the California Boxing Commission on June 10, 2013, requesting an Emergency Hearing to address actions by promoter Dan Goossen. Following Ward’s public statements asserting Goossen’s violations of Commission Rules, the California Commission ordered the Emergency Hearing, which is being held on Tuesday. “I believe I am in the prime of my professional boxing career. Actions of a California licensed promoter are preventing me from defending my title and pursuing my profession,” said Ward. “A boxer has a limited timeframe to earn his livelihood, provide for his family and, let alone, perform at a championship caliber level. Goossen’s actions leave me with the possibility of not stepping in to the ring at all in 2013. I respect the privilege of my boxing license and my responsibilities. I have always felt a comfort level boxing under the California Commission Rules, which fairly protect all fighters and ensure that licensed promoters are in full compliance.”

Ward last defended his WBA Super Middleweight Championship on September 8, 2012, when he stopped Chad Dawson in the 10th round on HBO Championship Boxing. Following a January 4 surgical procedure to repair a torn shoulder muscle and subsequent rehabilitation, Ward has been training while waiting for a date for his next title defense. HBO informed Ward’s Manager, James Prince, and co-promoters, Antonio Leonard Productions and Goossen Tutor, that there was a September date available for Ward. When Ward requested that his manager and co-promoters meet with HBO to discuss the September date, future bouts and marketing plans, Goossen refused to attend the meeting. Ward abruptly left training (following his return from Canada where was an HBO commentator for the June 8, 2013 Stevenson-Dawson Light Heavyweight Championship Bout) to address the California Boxing Commission at its scheduled bi-monthly meeting.

James Prince, Manager of Ward stated, “It is absolutely crazy to me that this man would stand in the way of Andre’s boxing career and his next title defense, and not respect Andre’s request that his co-promoter and manager be part of those discussions. Understandably, HBO did not want to get in the middle of any dispute between Andre’s co-promoters or Andre and Goossen; but for this man to refuse to attend a meeting because he wanted to be the only one talking with HBO and have sole control over Andre’s career is flat out wrong. There are multiple reasons to terminate the Promotional Agreement with Goossen and we are following proper procedures with our sole objective of always doing what is in the best interests of Andre Ward.”

“Goossen had various opportunities to meet with HBO, and to interact with my manager. He refused and otherwise did not respond to my team regarding these important business dealings concerning MY career. I defer to my manager and our attorneys regarding our request to terminate the Promotional Agreement and the blatant violation of specific Commission Rules that are in place to protect boxers from unauthorized actions of licensed promoters,” added Ward. “Obviously I feel very strongly about this matter as we are appearing before the California Commission to take action to ensure licensed promoters comply with their rules; and for what is in the best interests of not only my boxing career, but all fighters alike,” Ward emphasized.

 

[Big Boss]

Mayweather calling out Adrien Broner... SHOTS FIRED!

Floyd Mayweather I Am Mr Miyagi Adrien Broner is Daniel San - YouTube

Not surprised. last week broner said he wants floyd to retire undefeated because he would give him his first loss.

 

[Newzz]

Adrien Broner: "Now it's time to go get another belt in somebody else's weight class. I don't know if it's going to be light welterweight or I might go back down to lightweight or jr. lightweight; it really don't matter. We just having fun right now," stated newly crowned WBA welterweight champion Adrien Broner, who discussed his future plans during the post-fight press conference following his split decision victory over former champion Paulie Malignaggi at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Though Broner was making his welterweight debut, there's no guarantee that he'll stay at 147 pounds as the undefeated champion revealed he may still fight at 140 or even 135 pounds.

"Whatever's the better fight for me. That's what I'm doing. I don't care what weight it's at. If it's the best fight for me for my career, then that's where we'll be at, but I was definitely comfortable [at welterweight]," Broner explained.

So Broner going anywhere from 140, 135, and even 130?

130 Champs:
WBA Takashi Uchiyama 20-0-1 (17 KOs) ranked #1
IBF Argenis Mendez 21-2 (11 KOs) ranked #2
WBO Roman Martinez 27-1-2 (16 KOs) ranked #3
WBC Takashi Miura 25-2-2 (19 KOs) ranked #7

135 Champs:
IBF Miguel Vazquez 33-3 (13 KOs) ranked #2
WBO Ricky Burns 36-2 (11 KOs) ranked #3
WBA Richard Abril 18-3-1 (8 KOs) ranked #4

140 Champs:
WBA & WBC Danny Garcia 26-0 (16 KOs) ranked #1
IBF Lamont Peterson 31-2-1 (16 KOs) ranked #4


Ricky Burnnnnnnnnnnnnns.....come out, come out whereve you arrrrrrrrre





You thought "The Problem" wasnt coming back to get that belt?

 

[SuikodenII]

So Broner going anywhere from 140, 135, and even 130?

130 Champs:
WBA Takashi Uchiyama 20-0-1 (17 KOs) ranked #1
IBF Argenis Mendez 21-2 (11 KOs) ranked #2
WBO Roman Martinez 27-1-2 (16 KOs) ranked #3
WBC Takashi Miura 25-2-2 (19 KOs) ranked #7

135 Champs:
IBF Miguel Vazquez 33-3 (13 KOs) ranked #2
WBO Ricky Burns 36-2 (11 KOs) ranked #3
WBA Richard Abril 18-3-1 (8 KOs) ranked #4

140 Champs:
WBA & WBC Danny Garcia 26-0 (16 KOs) ranked #1
IBF Lamont Peterson 31-2-1 (16 KOs) ranked #4


Ricky Burnnnnnnnnnnnnns.....come out, come out whereve you arrrrrrrrre





You thought "The Problem" wasnt coming back to get that belt?

Broner can't make no damn 130

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Fortuna and Burgos on future FNF cards...

 

[patscorpio]

So Broner going anywhere from 140, 135, and even 130?

130 Champs:
WBA Takashi Uchiyama 20-0-1 (17 KOs) ranked #1
IBF Argenis Mendez 21-2 (11 KOs) ranked #2
WBO Roman Martinez 27-1-2 (16 KOs) ranked #3
WBC Takashi Miura 25-2-2 (19 KOs) ranked #7

135 Champs:
IBF Miguel Vazquez 33-3 (13 KOs) ranked #2
WBO Ricky Burns 36-2 (11 KOs) ranked #3
WBA Richard Abril 18-3-1 (8 KOs) ranked #4

140 Champs:
WBA & WBC Danny Garcia 26-0 (16 KOs) ranked #1
IBF Lamont Peterson 31-2-1 (16 KOs) ranked #4


Ricky Burnnnnnnnnnnnnns.....come out, come out whereve you arrrrrrrrre





You thought "The Problem" wasnt coming back to get that belt?

broner ain't making 130 so thats done..broner can beat any of those 135 champs..its funny how the main dogs in that division are all light hitters lol..garcia and peterson would make things interesting for him at 140 though

 

[surv2syn]

"I broke my back!"

"what do you mean?"

"My back is broken!"

*talks with lisp* "...sthpinal"

 

[Newzz]

broner ain't making 130 so thats done..broner can beat any of those 135 champs..its funny how the main dogs in that division are all light hitters lol..garcia and peterson would make things interesting for him at 140 though

He's still WBC champ at 135 and #1 ranked Lightweight. He always said that he wanted to get all the belts there before really moving up so Miguel Vasquez, Ricky Burns, and Richar Abril better decide what they wanna do




And @synistr....Terence Crawford can get it too if he builds his name up



#BandCamp

 

[surv2syn]

Oh trust me....I'ma part of the Lucas Matthysse bandwagon breh


The reason I posted what I said about LM losing to Zab and Alexander is because if he was robbed by THEM....imagine what would happen going against Golden Boy & Al Haymon's up n coming cash cow, AB, in a fight?


That's why I posted the Smug Biden, because we dont have a Smug Haymon

yeah we do....

 

[surv2syn]

The Best of Jim Gray - YouTube

I was thinking about posting some Jim Gray clips a few weeks ago..but couldnt find the ones I wanted...they are missing from this one too.

I wanted the ones where him and DK were going at it but didnt remember the fights. Do yall remember them?

 

[patscorpio]

david tua coming back to the ring against alexander ustinov in august

lookin a little

 

[Newzz]

yeah we do....

:mynikka:




:props:



Once again you come through with the exclusive smileys


I needed this after the 117-111 scorecard was announced

 

[surv2syn]

david tua coming back to the ring against alexander ustinov in august

lookin a little

yes, and if he wins...Vitali has stated that he would like to fight him.

 

[surv2syn]

:mynikka:




:props:



Once again you come through with the exclusive smileys


I needed this after the 117-111 scorecard was announced

you dapped it when it first appeared...u musta forgot :mike:

http://www.the-coli.com/coliseum/12...-all-boxing-heads-enter-1361.html#post4210340

 

[NormanConnors]

He's still WBC champ at 135 and #1 ranked Lightweight. He always said that he wanted to get all the belts there before really moving up so Miguel Vasquez, Ricky Burns, and Richar Abril better decide what they wanna do




And @synistr....Terence Crawford can get it too if he builds his name up



#BandCamp

I'd pick Crawford over Broner, he would be a handful

 

[ℒℴѵℯJay ELECTUA]

david tua coming back to the ring against alexander ustinov in august

lookin a little

David been living quite depressingly in the last few years..shot got hectic for a munute.