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POWELL KOs BUNDRAGE IN 22 SECONDS,
FOREMAN WINS UNANIMOUS EIGHT-ROUNDER OVER CAGLE
ON A “SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION” DOUBLEHEADER
FROM FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, MASHANTUCKET,
CONNECTICUT
Both Bouts to Be Replayed on SHO
EXTREME Monday, May 9, at 8 PM ET/PT
Undefeated Sechew Powell knocked out Cornelius
Bundrage 22 seconds into the first round Friday on “ShoBox: The New
Generation.” In the action-packed co-feature from the Foxwoods Resort
Casino in Mashantucket, Conn., Yuri Foreman shut out Kevin Cagle in an
eight-round junior middleweight tussle.
SHOWTIME televised the DiBella Entertainment
doubleheader at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast). The telecast
represented the 61st in the popular “ShoBox” series, which
debuted on SHOWTIME in July 2001.
Powell (16-0, 10 KOs), of Brooklyn, N.Y.,
won the quickest fight in “ShoBox” history. At the opening bell, both
fighters swung and connected, knocking each other down. The referee
ruled, possibly incorrectly, that both fighters slipped. As soon as the
fighters regained their feet, Powell decked Bundrage with a solid
straight left. Bundrage got back to his feet but stumbled and fell
again, prompting the stoppage. Powell made his SHOWTIME and “ShoBox”
debuts on June 17, 2004, against Grady Brewer in Laughlin, Nev.,
triumphing by the scores 76-75 twice and 75-76 after the eighth. Powell
impressed in his second appearance on “ShoBox,” Jan. 21, 2005, and
registered an eight-round unanimous decision over Patrick Thompson
scored 80-71, 80-72 and 79-73.
Bundrage (21-1, 13 KOs), of Detroit, got
hit twice and fell both times in his SHOWTIME debut. He captured the
United Boxing Association (UBA) Intercontinental light middleweight
title on Feb. 18, 2005, by scoring a TKO at 1:27 of the second round
over Jonathan Corn. Undefeated through his first 21 fights, Bundrage
had scored knockouts in his last five fights heading into his “ShoBox”
debut.
Foreman (18-0, seven KOs), of Brooklyn, N.Y. by way of
Russia, set the rhythm and pace of the bout, thoroughly outclassing his
opponent. Foreman started to take control of the fight in the second
round with sharp combinations and solid left hooks. Foreman’s stamina
never waned en route to the easy eight-round decision, scored 80-72 on
all three scorecards. He made his pro debut on Jan. 24, 2002, and
recorded a first-round knockout over Israel Felix in New York, N.Y.
Cagle (16-1, 12 KOs), of Albermorle, N.C., was quick
and athletic throughout the fight. He was able to hurt Foreman a few
times with his right hand. After knocking out his initial seven
opponents, Cagle won the Carolina Boxing Association (CBA) 154-pound
crown with a second-round KO over Travis Clybourn.
“ShoBox: The New Generation” features up-and-coming
prospects determined to make a mark and eventually fight for a chance at
a world title. The best of the new generation of hungry, young boxers
will have an opportunity to showcase their talent and heart as they
battle each other in competitive fights in front of a national
television audience. “ShoBox: The New Generation” is pure, basic boxing,
reminiscent of the golden days of the sport.
The next “ShoBox” telecast is May 20
at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast). “Mighty” Mike Arnaoutis
(13-0-1, six KOs) will make a record fifth “ShoBox” appearance when he
takes on Marco Angel Perez (21-6, 14 KOs). An under card will be
announced shortly.
SHOWTIME’s great weekend of boxing continues Saturday
night. In a highly anticipated match-up, the two best 135-pound boxers
in the world will square off when two-time World Boxing Council (WBC)
Lightweight Champion Jose Luis Castillo takes on World Boxing
Organization (WBO) Champion Diego “Chico’’ Corrales in a world title
unification bout Saturday, May 7, 2005, on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT
(delayed on the West Coast). In the excellent SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP
BOXING co-feature, International Boxing Federation/World Boxing
Association (IBF/WBA) Featherweight Champion Juan Manuel Marquez will
defend his titles against WBA No. 5 contender, Victor Polo.
Nick Charles called Thursday’s action from ringside,
with Steve Farhood serving as expert analyst. The executive producer of
the telecast was Gordon Hall, with Richard Gaughan
producing.
For information on “ShoBox: The New Generation”
and SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecasts, including complete fighter
bios, records, related stories and more, please go the SHOWTIME website
at
http://www.sho.com/boxing.
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