catBOX's Eric Fields (20-1, 15 KOs) won an 8 round unanimous decision over Derrick Brown (13-7, 11 KOs) last night, January 28, 2012 in New York at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino, Verona, NY. Fields weighed in at 202 and Brown at 201. The scorecards were 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73 in favor of Fields.
OTHER catBOX NEWS...
catBOX was happy to announce the signing of Bo Gibbs, Jr., an outstanding boxer with a distinguished amateur career and a great start on his professional career.
Bo Gibbs, Jr. has a professional boxing record of 5-0, 3 KOs, and he is the 2008 NABC National Golden Gloves Champion. Bo also has won a host of other amateur boxing titles before turning pro.
Bo joins catBOX fighters:
USA Oklahoma State Champion Noah Zuhdi (15-1, 12 KOs), lightweight
NABF No. 4 and USBA No. 1 rated Eric "Danger" Fields (20-1, 15 KOs), cruiserweight
Ron "The Iceman" Aubrey (11-3, 11 KOs), heavyweight
Upcoming boxing events in 2012 to be announced soon.
NABF CHAMPIONSHIP JUNIOR MIDDLWEIGHT
NABF TITLE FIGHT 12/22/11 -- THE RESULTS
In a thrilling bout, Michael Medina (25-3, 19 KOs), Monterry, Mexico, defeated former champion Grady Brewer (28-14, 16 KOs), Lawton, Oklahoma, in a ten round decision, winning the NABF Junior Middleweight Title belt. Presented by catBOX Entertainment in Oklahoma City, OK at the Cox Convention Center, the bout was scored 92-99, 92-98, 92-99. catBOX president Bill Zuhdi said, "the beauty of the human spirit was shown in the ring tonight by Grady and Michael, two world class athletes, and showed what man can accomplish when seeking excellence."
Other fights on the card included an exciting super middleweight bout between catBOX fighter, and former National Golden Gloves Champ, Bo Gibbs, Jr. (5-0, 3 KOs) and Alfred Walker (0-1). Gibbs won by unanimous decision, the bout being scored at 40-35, 39-36, and 40-35. A fan favorite, Gibbs delivered his blows with precision and talent. Walker was a game opponent and the intense bout was enjoyed by the entire fight crowd.
Popular Heavyweight Ron "The Iceman" Aubrey (11-3, 11 KOs) was knocked out :51 seconds into the second round by Terrell Woods (2-1, 2 KOs), of Fort Worth, Texas. And in another exciting bout, welterweight Kyle Sherman (10-3-1, 6 KOs) lost by TKO 1:53 minutes into the third round.
It was a great night of professional boxing at the Cox Center.
Darla Z and her band performed before a live studio audience in a concert at South Point Casino, Las Vegas, NV, which was filmed for release to over 80 million television viewers .
Darla's show was voted Best of Las Vegas by the Las Vegas Review Journal!
SHOW TIMES: CHRISTMAS EVE, PRIME TIME, 7:00 PACIFIC, 9:00 CENTRAL AND 10:00 EASTERN TIME ON PUNCH TV.
PREMIER ON LEGACY TV NETWORK, OVER 216 AFFILIATES, JANUARY 3, 2012. PRIME TIME: 9:00 EASTERN TIME, 8:00 P.M. CENTRAL AND 6:00 PACIFIC.
KEEP CHECKING FOR ADDITIONAL SHOW TIMES AND DATES!
Visit www.darlaz.com for upcoming appearances and other information! ___________________________________
About Darla's November '11 Concert...
"It was a stellar evening for guests who heard Darla Zuhdi in concert and they responded by giving her a standing ovation." Sunday Oklahoman, 11/13/11
Eric "Danger"Fields (19-1, 14 KOs); Photo provided by Photographer Randy Carr
catBOX fighters Eric Fields and Noah Zuhdi dominate at Riverwind Casino! And catBOX fighter Eric Fields recently named the USBA No. 1 ranked 200 pound (cruiserweight) boxer in the United States
In what could only be described as a perfect night of boxing, catBOX fighters Noah Zuhdi (15-1, 12 KOs) and Eric Fields (19-1, 15 KOs) both added wins to their stats.
In the main event, Eric Fields showed off his impressive skills and once again proved why he is considered one of the best boxers in the world when he dominated and then KO'd Rubin Williams (29-16, 16 KOs) of Youngstown, Ohio in the second round.
Co-Main event: Noah Zuhdi defeats game opponent Richard Flores from Scottsbluff, Nebraska in a six round bout. In the fifth, Zuhdi knocked Flores down two times. Flores was bleeding from the nose and mouth but was very tough and finished the round. Flores was again knocked down in the sixth but was able to make it to the final bell. Zuhdi won by unanimous decision.
Mayfield, OK's favorite son, Bo Gibbs (4-0, 2 KOs) defeated Alfred Dixon (2-2, 1 KO) in a hotly contested and exciting four round battle.
In the 4 round heavyweight bout, Maurenzo Smith (9-2, 7 KOs) of Houston Texas scored a majority decision over Edward Gutierrez (15-10, 6 KOs) of Oakland, CA. One judge scored the bout a draw. It was a close fight and both opponents showed heart and skill.
Ukrainian David Tabatadze (9-1, 1 KO) demonstrated why he won the contender show in the Ukraine with his defeat over rugged Terance Anderson of San Antonio, TX. Tabatadze scored unanimous decision in the four round bout.
And in the first fight of the evening, Oklahoma City fighter Vicente Hernandez (2-1, 2 KOs) KO'd Billy Thompkins (2-1, 0 KOs) in the second round for an exciting kick off to the exceptional night of catBOX boxing!
And, the USBA has ranked catBOX boxer Eric Fields the No. 1 cruiserweight in the U.S.
Noah Zuhdi (15-2, 12 KOs); Photo provided by Photographer Randy Carr
catBOX/LIGHTS OUT BRINGS YOU FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS AT RIVERWIND CASINO!
7:00 p.m. Friday, SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
PROFESSIONAL BOXING: SEE # 3 USA RATED AND # 20 IN THE WORLD CRUISERWEIGHT ERIC "DANGER" FIELDS, USA OKLAHOMA STATE LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION NOAH ZUHDI, SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT BO GIBBS, JR., HEAVYWEIGHT RON "THE ICEMAN" AUBREY, HEAVYWEIGHT DANNY BATCHELDER AND DAVID TABATADZE, WINNER OF THE RUSSIAN CONTENDER SERIES!
SIX PROFESSIONAL BOUTS
Special guests in attendance for autographs and photos: former Heavyweight Champion James Toney and former UFC legend and Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock
Fight reviews of catBOX's last fights June 17, 2011 at the Cox Center
Quotes from The Oklahoman 6/18/2011 Edition:
"...BEST FIGHTS I'VE SEEN IN OKLAHOMA" and "DEFINITELY AN ELECTRIC ATMOSPHERE...AT THE COX CENTER, PRESENTED BY catBOX ENTERTAINMENT."
The Oklahoman 6/18/2011
catBOX Entertainment, Inc. has been producing and promoting professional boxing events at casino venues since 2007. catBOX has been integrally involved in the entertainment business since 1985.
catBOX Entertainment brings world class entertainment to whatever venue and city we visit. The reviews by news organizations attending speak volumes about the production of catBOX 's events and the professional boxing bouts we promote.
catBOX Entertainment, Inc.'s boxing events, as well as the featured fighter for the events, have been covered extensively by news organizations nationally. The fighters featured by catBOX Entertainment, Inc. on our cards have consistently attracted a large and ever-growing fan base across Oklahoma and the nation.
Boxing promoted by catBOX has resulted in standing room only crowds and incredible reviews by our very satisfied customers.
The founders of catBOX have also produced and promoted world class entertainers, including the legendary Frank Sinatra and other singers including Julio Iglesias, Billy Idol, Merle Haggard, Darla Z, The Bangles, Crosby, Stills and Nash, comedians Bill Cosby and Roseanne Barr, as well as many other entertainers.
Noah Zuhdi in training camp June 3, 2011 with two time light welterweight world champion Devon Alexander
Concert News: Darla Z appeared on nationally syndicated radio show before a live studio audiance
"A beautiful and talented lady." Wayne Newton
Darla Z "...could have topped the best of the Big Band singers...A
little bit torch singer, but mostly jazzy, Darla Z sailed through
the decades’ greatest hits and her audience was certainly on board."
Oklahoma City Friday, 8/11/10
On April 28, 2011, Oklahoma City native singer/songwriter Darla Zuhdi appeared as a special guest on the nationally syndicated radio show, The Dennis Bono Show, in Las Vegas, Nevada, broadcast live before a studio audience at South Point Casino. Darla's appearance was broadcast on Stay Tuned America on Friday, May 6, 2011 at 10p.m. CST, on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. CST and 5:00 CST on Monday, May 9, 2011. The show was also broadcast world wide via the Internet on www.staytunednetworks.com.
Darla Z and her Las Vegas band headlined a benefit concert for the Oklahoma History Center on May 13, 2011, with special guest comedian Argus Hamilton.
UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011, LAS VEGAS, NV
NOVEMBER 4, 2011, OKLAHOMA CITY OK
ZUHDI IN UNANIMOUS DECISION OVER FORMER NABA CHAMPION MARTIN ARMENTA
CAPACITY CROWD AUGUST 13 AT COX CENTER!
FIELDS KOs HARVEY JOLLY IN THE THIRD
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IN THE NEWS
About catBOX Entertainment fight nights...
The Boxing at Remington Park Casino Thursday, February 11, 2010 was “sold out” and a “great environment” “From the special guests to the fights themselves” as reported by The Daily Oklahoman, 2/12/10 issue.
"I thoroughly enjoyed a fantastic fight card promoted by catBOX Entertainment...These promoters provided a night of professional boxing entertainment like none other. From the carefully selected fighters to the melodious sound of Darla Z singing the national anthem, there wasn't a moment to trade. Fight fans all over Oklahoma, and across state lines, should be marking their calendars for the next event." Traci Shelton, North Texas Boxing. 3/13/09 boxing event at First Council Casino in Newkirk, Oklahoma.
The sold-out event drew spectators from a nearly 90 mile radius...As usual, catBOX Entertainment and the fighters did not disappoint...Boxing in Oklahoma City has been a long time coming, but locals finally have an event they can be proud of. Tuesday Night Fights at Remington Park are truly "Fights at their Finest." Angel Alba, North Texas Boxing, July, 2008
"...nothing gets me going like some boxing. The Tuesday Night Fights at Remington Park once again proved that." Robert Przybylo, Sports Writer, The Oklahoman
"This was my first foray across the Red River to witness a catBOX Entertainment show; it won't be my last. I have attended countless live pro boxing shows; the latest catBOX offering was definitely one of the most exciting nights of boxing to date. Boxing fans on both sides of the Red River owe it to themselves to make the short jaunt to OKC to take in one of catBOX's shows and the fighters in their stable. They will not be disappointed." Ex Alba, Editor, North Texas Boxing
News about Eric Fields and Noah Zuhdi...
"Oklahoma Lightweight Champion Noah Zuhdi scored an impressive second round knockout of Robert Flaherty." Robert Przybylo, 11/13/09, The Oklahoman.
Noah Zuhdi's "...first five fights all ended with first-round knockout wins and he's continued to pile up impressive outings as his name becomes more and more well known." Oklahoma City Friday, 10/30/09.
About Fields' fight on November 12, 2009, The Oklahoman wrote, "He began showing off his whole arsenal, the speed and power that has made him one of the rising fighters in the division." Robert Przybylo, 11/13/09 The Oklahoman.
"Noah Zuhdi is one of the brightest young boxing talents to come out of Oklahoma in decades. Not only are his boxing skills and work ethics some of the best I have ever witnessed but his character is beyond reproach. He wants to become a world champion boxer; in addition to that, he has followed in his father's footsteps and has become an attorney. I have no doubt he will someday attain the goals he has set for himself." Joe Miller, director of the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission, as quoted in Distinctly Oklahoma November '09 magazine.
"Noah Zuhdi is one of the fastest, fittest and most skilled fighters I've seen in many, many years. I think his future is bright in whatever he chooses to do." Scott Wells, President and General Manager, Remington Park Casino, as quoted in Distinctly Oklahoma November '09 magazine.
"In what could only be described as another spectacular sold-out catBOX event, catBOX fighters Noah Zuhdi and Eric Fields ..." North Texas Boxing 2/13/09
"Danger is back!" I.C. Murrell, The Ardmoreite, 11/10/09.
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