1. Israel Vasquez was given a $100,000 bonus check from his promoter Sycuan Ringside Promotions.
2. ESPN Classic has confirmed that the O'Neil Bell-Tomasz Adamek fight will be shown live on their network. This fight is for the IBF #1 Cruiserweight ranking. The fight will be shown at 6pm EST on April 19.
3. Banner Promotions has signed former Heavyweight Champion Chris Byrd. As previously stated on this site, Chris Byrd will now be fighting at Light Heavyweight starting with his fight on ESPN2' May 16 edition of Friday Night Fights.
4. ESPN has decided not to renew the Contender for another season. The Contender which has gained a large fan base and launched and helped the careers of Sergio Mora, Peter Manfredo Jr., Alfonso Gomez, Steve Forbes and others. Promoter of the Contender, Jeff Wald, said he is in negotiations with another network to air the Contender. The other network was never mentioned but he hoped to have the info in the next few days.
5. Michael Buffer who recently had surgery to remove cancerous tumors from his neck and throat is resting at his home in Los Angeles. Buffer released a statement stating that the cancer was detected early and prevented any damage to his vocal ability. Buffer is set to return to the ring as the main event announcer for the Bernard Hopkins-Joe Calzaghe fight on April 19. Can't wait to see him back in action.
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