CESTUS Fighter Don “Da’Bomb” George: Continues Super-Middleweight Climb, Destroys Williams in 3 !
By: Cestus Press

 
Last Friday night at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago , Illinois , fight fans were treated to another great night of boxing as Chicago ’s native son, Cestus Management Fighter Donovan George, scored another jaw dropping win.  “DA BOMB” (19-0-0 w/17 Kos ) completely dominated and destroyed Phil “The Drill” Williams knocking him out in 2:43 of the 3rd round.  In the 3 rounds that the fight lasted George showed that he is starting to evolve into a formidable fighter as his speed, boxing aptitude and shocking power all came together as he executed the big punching Williams with brutal efficiency.  “DA BOMB’s” sharp jab, power combination’s and balanced footwork were just too much for “The Drill” to handle.
 
Gina Iacovou, Cestus Management’s CEO, said, “This really is a big win for Don as (Phil) Williams has fought very good opposition in his career and stopped most of his opponents.  This is the type of performance that let us know that Donovan is ready to take the next step in his boxing career.”
 
Mike Michael, Cestus’ Chief Advisor, said, “ Chicago fans were thrilled tonight and Williams got drilled by “DA BOMB”.  The way he (George) dissected Phil Williams with his fast jabs and combination’s to the head and body; Williams just didn’t stand a chance!”  Michael continued, “I’m ecstatic about Donovan’s performance tonight as he showed that he belongs at the world class levels of boxing.  So lock the doors and run for cover because 2010 is is going to be an explosive year!”.

Peter Manfredo Jr (34,6) over Matt Vanda (42,10) by UD (100,89 / 100,89/ 99,90) in Uncasville Connecticut

Click here to read eastsideboxing.com’s coverage of this fight.

Don George (19,0,1) over Phil Williams (11,3) by third round KO in  Chicago Illinois

Click here to read cyberboxingzone.com’s coverage of this fight.

Ronny Rios (9,0) over Willshaun Boxley (5,4) by UD (59,55 /59,55 / 60,54) in Las Vegas Nevada

Matt Vanda (42,9) vs Peter Manfredo Jr (33,6) Uncasville Connecticut

Phil Williams (11,2) vs Don George (18,0,1)  Chicago Illinois

Willshaun Boxley (5,3) vs Ronny Rios (8,0) Las Vegas Nevada

Don George (right)

Phil “The Drill” Williams (11,2) will be traveling to Chicago Illinois to face Don “Da Bomb” George January 29 at the UIC Pavilion. Williams is looking to get past his loss to Vanda while Don George is looking to continue his path of destruction. George has not yet tasted defeat and out of his 18 fights only 2 have made it to the final bell. Don George was kind enough to take some time to do a quick Q and A with us, below is our conversation.

M….When did you take up boxing and why?

Don George….I started boxing because of my father he was an Amateur boxer who boxed out of Chicago and he introduced me to boxing when  I was 5 and got me hooked. Looking back I remember that when I put my first pair of gloves on, I liked to punch so much that it was a natural thing for me to do. I would finish school and go into our garage and punch the bag practically everyday, which of course made my dad a very happy man.

M….Judging from your record (18,0) with 16 KO’s, you are a heavy hitter. How would you describe your style?

Don George….I am a boxer puncher and I have very good solid boxing skills and great footwork. I know that a lot of people in boxing look at my record and all they see are knockouts and think that I am only a puncher. I love knocking my opponents out its the greatest feeling in the world, but I combine my power with my boxing skills because I know that I can really box……so do not be blinded by my power, Donovan George is the real deal and the complete package.

M….Are there any fighters past or present that you try to pattern yourself after?

Don George….I would never pattern myself after anybody I am Donovan George and I am what I am and the rest of the fighters past or present are who they are. I want to be known for myself as a fighter and to compare myself with other fighters I don’t believe is fair to myself or them.

M….What fighters are must-see for you?

Don George….I grew up watching all of the great fighters like Sugar Ray Robinson, Roberto Duran, Marvin Hagler, Muhammad Ali and Diego Corrales these are just a few of my favorites; and of course their are many more. I love Sugar Ray I think he is the greatest fighter of all time and I believe that nobody can compare to him as the total package in boxing he is the man.

Don George landing DA Bomb

M….Da Bomb, I have a pretty good guess of how you got your moniker. When did they start calling you that and how did it come about?

Don George….In Chicago everybody pronounces practically everything with the word “DA”, example of this is; Da Bulls, DaBears etc; and because of my punching power we came up  with “DA BOMB” and it just took of off and now everybody knows that’s me.

M….It’s been said that Phil “The Drill” Williams will be your toughest fight to date, do you feel that is a true statement?

Don George….First I would like to say to everyone that has made these statements that Williams will be my easiest fight, I will dissect him and brutally destroy him. I am on my way to the top and all Williams is doing is helping to get there by showing up for the fight and take a beating and that’s all there is to it. Before this guy agreed to fight me nobody knew who he was, does anybody know who he is outside of where he lives.

M….Have you done much studying of Williams fights?

Don George….I have trained for this fight like I train for all of my fights; like I am fighting for a World Title. There is nothing to study about Williams his record speaks for itself every time he has boxed somebody that can fight he has lost and he will brutally and painfully lose to me on January 29th because as Williams already knows i can really fight.

Don George and Mike Michael

M….How did this fight come to be?

Don George….Cestus Management who is my manager and my promoters Warriors Boxing & 8 Count Productions offered the fight to Williams and he accepted (which was the biggest mistake of his life). I needed to fight someone to stay busy and keep sharp because I like to fight as much as I can, if it was up to me I would fight every week if it was possible.

M….For those coming out to watch you guys go January 29, what can they expect to see?

Don George….I have trained as hard as fighter can possibly train for a fight and I know and understand what I must do to Williams and I will execute our fight plan to the last letter. I will be at my best and put on a super display of boxing combined with bone crushing power that will be to much for Williams, I will give the fans the sensational victory that they want and totally destroy Williams.

I want to also let your readers know that I am sure that Williams has regretted taking the fight against me and has now realized as the fight is getting closer how big of a beating I am going to give him and how bad he is going to lose on January 29th.

 M….Do you have any predictions?

Don George….Williams will lose the fight and find out what it means to fight Donovan George and have “DA BOMB” explode all over him.  

M….Is there anything else you would like to share with our readers?

Don George….I would like to thank everybody for taking the time to read this article and promise everybody that I will be at my best and deliver a hell of a performance and a huge win.

We would like to thank Don George for doing this Q and A with us and Mike Michael for making it happen. For more information on George or Cestus Management click here cestusboxing.com/

Joey Abell, Courtesy SnapLocally.com

Sources close to the situation informed me a few days back that there was a chance that Joey Abell would be taking the place of Evander Holyfield in a title fight with Francois “The White Buffalo” Botha (47,4,3) and now it is also posted on Abell’s website among other boxing blogs and sites. Although the fight is not yet a done deal, contracts and terms are not yet finished, the fight looks to be set for February 27 at Nelson Mandela Memorial Stadium in Kampala Uganda.

This would be a huge fight for Ice coming off the fiasco that was December 4. Abell had said prior to his fight with Raphael Butler that in 2010 he wanted to be in some higher profile type fights and this would be a nice start. Francois Botha started his professional career in 1990 racking up an impressive record with his only losses coming to premier fighters. His first loss was to Michael Moorer by way of TKO in the 12th round in 1996, his second loss came to Mike Tyson by KO in round 5 of a 10 round contest, Botha then lost to Lennox Lewis by TKO in the 2nd round of a 12 round fight, his only other loss was to current heavyweight king Wladimir Klitschko in round 8 of a 12 round fight. At 41, Botha has to be making his final push for the top. Joey Abell may have more time, but has said there needs to be some major steps forward in 2010. Lets hope papers get signed and contracts done so Uganda can get some Minnesota Ice.

Zach Walters and team, Courtesy Walters Photography, all rights reserved

The night began with Duluth Mayor Don Ness handing Zach Walters a signed certificate proclaiming January 21, 2010, to be Zach “Jungle Boy” Walters Day and finished with a tribute to the champ. Grandma’s was packed with fans ready to watch some Golden Gloves Boxing in honor of Walters and the amateurs did not let them down. Fighters from; Hortons Gym, Golden-Lakes Brainerd, International Falls, Lincoln Park, Perham, Hibbing, Gary New-Duluth, Lakeside and Moore Boxing Club took part in the Golden Gloves portion. Winston Anderson and Randall Gouge, Jr. probably had the fight of the night with Anderson winning the close contest. After the Golden Gloves fights were over Al Sands had a public workout with TJ Gibson. Sands and Gibson had a spirited workout and Chuck Horton told Gibson there would be a spot for him in Horton’s pro boxing lineup.

As the evening was coming to a close Welcome To the Jungle came screaming from the speakers and Zach “Jungle Boy” Walters and his team made their way through excited fans as he made his final ring entrance. Once in the ring Chuck Horton pointed the crowd to the big screen where some of Walters finer moments were being played. Horton reminded the crowd of Jungle Boy’s many accomplishments and invited his and Zach’s families into the ring as well as team Horton. Pimp James asked the crowd if they were ready to Jungle, and they were.

Golden Gloves results below

Kyle Matuszak (Golden-Lakes)over KodyNordstrom (Hortons)

Ben Halverson (Hortons)over Luke Zontelli (Golden-Lakes)

Larry Sherk (International Falls)over Nick Wasmik (Lincoln Park)

Zack Zontelli (Golden-Lakes)over Joe Hofland (Perham)

Garrett Erickson (Hibbing)over Rick Hatcher (Golden-Lakes)

Cole Wrazidlo (Hortons) over Nathan Scott (Golden-Lakes)

Will Mathews (Gary New-Duluth)over Trevor Marmon (Lakeside)

Winston Anderson (Horton’s) over Randall Gouge, Jr. (Moore Boxing Club)

Make sure to get out to Grandma’s Sports Garden to watch some great Golden Gloves boxing and celebrate Zach Walters career.

Zach Walters, Courtesy Walters Photography

For Immediate Release

                Minneapolis, MN- One of Minnesota’s most heralded prospects, and former amateur national champion Javontae Starks(2-0 2 ko’s) is slated to box for the first time in his hometown on February 5 at First Avenue night club when he takes on Matt Ellis (1-1).

                After fighting twice at Grand Casino Hinckley Starks’ third pro bout will be his first in his native Minneapolis.  While his first bout in the Twin Cities is an exciting prospect Starks’ focus in the professionals is to compete at the same level he did in the amateurs, the national and world stage.

“I’m willing to fight the best in Minnesota, but my sights are on the national scene, and putting Minnesota on the boxing map”

                Starks made a name for himself nationally in the amateurs, reaching a number one ranking at welterweight, and competing for team U.S.A. on numerous occasions. Two fights into his anticipated professional career Starks has been explosive, stopping Dan Copp in round two, and Andrew Kato in the first round.

                Starks’ bout will serve as a co-feature to Minnesota middleweight champion Andy Kolle’s return against Pat Coleman. “Friday Night Fights at First Avenue” will be an 18+ event. Tickets are priced 25$, 35$, and 100$ and are available at www.first-avenue.com/event/4478/friday-night-fights-first-avenue

Contact: Brett Mauren (publicist)

Truax (right) Courtesy SnapLocally.com

2010 looks to be a fun year for Minnesota boxing. Matt Vanda and Phil Williams have big fights on the 29th of this month and February has pro boxing in each of its first two weekends. From all I have been told and read both MSC and Seconds Out Promotions plan on another very busy year of boxing. Andy “Kaos” Kolle called out Matt Vanda and Caleb Truax towards the end of 2009 and rumor has it that Kolle/Vanda could be right around the corner if all goes well. The Fistic Mystic reported that there were bids sent out to Hinckley Grand Casino for a Caleb Truax/Kenny Kost fight and Matt Vanda / Andy Kolle 2, with Vanda/Kolle 2 winning out (Fistic also reported that nothing was final on Vanda/Kolle as contracts were not done at that time). Lets hope that both of these fights stay alive or at least some pairing of these four happens. Below are some MN vs MN fights we would love to see in 2010 if things continue to go well for the fighters mentioned. Big national or tv fights rank high in our book, but this is just Minnesota possibilities and we realise some of them may not make sense to the fighters for several reasons.

Jason Litzau, Courtesy of SnapLocally.com

Jason Litzau vs Wilton Hilario - We know this is probably a pipe dream for the time being

Andy Kolle vs Caleb Truax - This fight seems a ways off with what has been reported

Vanda landing on Williams, courtesy SnapLocally.com

Andy Kolle vs Matt Vanda - Probably the biggest fight out there in terms of money and turnout

Matt Vanda vs Caleb Truax - Another pipe dream as they share the same gym and trainer

Caleb Truax vs Phil Williams - I really like this fight

Joey Abell vs Raphael Butler - I still would like to see this fight, but dont have much hope of it happening

Gary Eyer (right), Courtesy SnapLocally.com

Gary Eyer vs Jeremy McLaurin - might be too soon for such a meeting, but I love the fight.

Brad Patraw vs Ismail Muwendo - weights are slightly different and this may also be too soon, but I love this fight.

Jeremy McLaurin, Courtesy SnapLocally.com

Jeremy McLaurin vs Ismail Muwendo - same as above

Andy "Kaos" Kolle hoisted in victory, Courtesy of Walters Photography

Tickets are going fast to see Andy ”Kaos” Kolle, Javontae Starks, Jeremy McLaurin, Jose Hilario and more. If you are thinking of going to this event, be sure to get your tickets as soon as possible.

Cory Rapacz (left) with Javontae Starks, Courtesy SnapLocally.com