The “Hook City” pay-per-view show is being distributed by Square Ring Promotions, Inc. at 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT in North America on cable and satellite via iNDemand, TVN, DirecTV and Dish Network for a suggested retail price of $34.95
“Hook City” tickets, priced at $150, $125, $100, $75, $50 & $25 are on sale and available at the MS Coast Coliseum Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, by calling Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000 or on-line at Ticketmaster.com
Green next for Jones After thrilling the crowd at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Miss., outhooking Jeff Lacy in the headline bout of “Hook City,” Roy Jones, Jr. kept up the entertainment of the almost-cancelled, yet well -attended post fight press conference.|More |
Jones stops Lacy; Green next? By Drew Amendola at ringside; photo by Scott Foster
In a clash of former world champions known for their left hooks, Roy “Captain Hook” Jones, Jr. (54-5, 40 KOs) schooled Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy (25-3, 17 KOs) over ten one-sided rounds on Saturday night at the MS Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi. An extremely sharp Jones methodically battered Lacy, becoming more dominant as the bout progressed. Over the last few rounds Jones landed almost at will. Lacy’s corner mercifully halted the fight after round ten of the scheduled twelve. It was the first time anyone had ever stopped the durable Lacy. The bout was delayed approximately 30 minutes when the Jones and Lacy camps had a disagreement about the gloves. They both ended up wearing Everlast gloves.
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In a clash for the vacant IBO cruiserweight title, two-time world champion Danny “Green Machine” Green (27-3, 24 KOs) set up a possible bout in Australia against Roy Jones Jr. with a fifth round KO against Julio Cesar “La Furia” Dominguez (20-5-1, 14 KOs). Green floored Dominguez in round five and then finished him moments later. Time was 2:53.
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Unbeaten BJ “El Peligrosso” Flores (24-0-1, 15 KOs) scored a fourth round stoppage of Epifanio “Diamante” Mendoza (29-8-1, 25 KOs) after Mendoza suffered a shoulder injury and couldn’t continue. WBO #3/WBA #6/WBC #11/IBF #11 Flores was in command before the injury. Time was 1:19.
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Jason “The American Boy” Litzau (25-2, 21 KOs) scored an impressive third round TKO over Verquan Kimbrough (21-2-2, 7 KOs). The bout was all Litzau as he pummeled Kimbrough from the opening bell.
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Super lightweight “Sugar” Ray Narh (23-1, 20 KOs) dominated journeyman Marteze “Too Sweet” Logan (26-38-2, 6 KOs), dropping him twice in round five to end it. Time was 1:21.
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Heavyweight Lenroy “TNT” Thomas moved to 13-1 with 8 KOs after a six-round shutout over 355lb Gabe “Big G” Brown (18-11-4, 12 KOs). Scores were 60-54 across the board.
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Australian light heavyweight Daniel “Biff” Baff (11-1-1, 10 KOs) scored a second round KO over late sub Shannon “Trouble” Miller (24-45-8, 18 KOs).
Litzau promises new look "The American Boy" Jason Litzau (24-2, 20 KOs) and Verquan "The Show"
Kimbrough (21-1-2, 7 KO's) are set to battle this Saturday, August 15th as
part of the "Hook City" Pay Per View event. The two flashy fighters will
meet in a ten round bout for the vacant NABF title as a supporting bout to
Roy Jones Jr. and Jeff Lacy .|More |
Green practices his staredown While waiting for his production meeting earlier this week, two-time world champion Danny “Green Machine” Green (26-3, 23 KOs) showed photographer Tom Casino that he is relaxed and ready to take on South American light heavyweight title-holder Julio Cesar “La Furia” Dominguez (20-4-1, 14 KOs) for the vacant IBO cruiserweight crown this Saturday! “I was getting ready to take Danny’s headshot and right before I shoot the photo he puts on these crazy glasses and makes an insane face,” said Casino. “I bet he wears those glasses Saturday to stare down Dominguez!” The Green vs. Dominguez is the televised co-feature of the “Hook City” pay-per-view show, which is headlined by two of the best left-hook punchers in boxing, eight-time world champion Roy “Captain Hook” Jones, Jr. (53-5, 39 KOs) and former two-time super middleweight title-holder Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy (25-2, 17 KOs). Photo: Tom Casino/Square Ring
'Hook City' at the scales
From the Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi, Miss., for tomorrow night’s PPV-televised “Hook City” card: Roy Jones 174 vs. Jeff Lacy 172
Danny Green 179.5 vs Julio Cesar Dominguez 181.5
BJ Flores 200 vs. Epifanio Mendoza 199
Verquan Kimbrough 135 vs. Jason Litzau 135.5
Undercard:
Ray Narh 140 vs. Marteze Logan 141.5*
* Logan must reweigh
Gabriel Pham 167 vs. Troy Pollock 153.5
Yaundale Evans 130 vs. Frederick Bowen 130.5
Lenroy Thomas 245.5 vs. Gabe Brown NA*
* Brown will weigh later
Daniel Baff 177.5 vs. Shannon Miller 175
Issac Salter 166.5 vs. Paul Foret 165
Photos by Scott Foster
"Hook City!" final presser Over a hundred members of the media and fight community were present at the final press conference for Saturday’s "Hook City!" event at the Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi.|More |
Lacy vows a short night vs. Jones There has been no other fight that has motivated Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy (25-2, 17 KOs) more than what is going to take place on August 15th against Roy “Captain Hook” Jones Jr. (53-5, 39 KOs). |More |
Jones, Lacy face off at final presser
Video: "Hook City" final presser!
Green hopes to emulate Fenech
When Australian boxer Danny Green (26-3, 23 KOs) takes on Argentinean Julio Cesar Dominguez (20-4, 14 KOs) on August 15th in Biloxi, Mississippi, he has the chance to emulate Australian legend Jeff Fenech by winning three world titles in three weight divisions. The fight with Dominguez is for the vacant IBO cruiserweight title and provides a chance to add to previous world honors as WBA light heavyweight and WBC super middleweight champion. The 36-year-old from Perth, Western Australia is known as the “Green Machine” and is focused on matching Fenech’s achievement. He stated from Biloxi, “To challenge for my third world title at three weights is a major motivating factor for me on Saturday as few Australian fighters have ever achieved this goal. In recent years Jeff Fenech achieved this and if I can beat this tough opponent Dominguez then I will be able to join this elite group. When I set out in boxing all them years ago who would have thought this skinny kid from Australia could become a three weight world champion.” |More|
Jones, Lacy drop in on Saints Roy Jones Jr. and Jeff Lacy were invited Wednesday to New Orleans Saints practice by Coach Sean Payton. While there, Jones and Lacy each addressed the team. Jones spoke about teamwork and Lacy spoke about hard training and being prepared. The team was invited to Saturday night’s fight at the MS Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, but they have Saturday meetings and Sunday morning practice at 8 AM. |More|
Mississippi crossroads for Jones Boxing is replete with crossroads fights. Often staged as a token measure, a bout is gifted to an aging champion whose better days appear confined to the past. But every so often, a crossroads battle pits 2 fighters still poised at the precipice, the stakes instantly magnified, and the implications mushroom for both. |More |
Houston on Jones-Lacy
When Roy Jones Jr. outclassed James Toney in 1994 I doubt if anyone watching could possibly have imagined that he would still be fighting 15 years later at the age of 40 — but he is. Jones is one of those older fighters who can’t stay away from the game. Ask him why he is still fighting and he might tell you that he sees his ability as a gift from the Almighty, adding: “Who am I to refuse a gift from God?” |More |
Green feels the heat in Biloxi
Whilst it was an overcast 60° F/16° C in his hometown of Perth, Western Australia today, former WBA light-heavyweight champion Danny Green faced a 91° F/33° C environment (104° F/40° C factoring in humidity) in his training camp in Biloxi, Mississippi in preparation for his IBO cruiserweight title clash against Argentinean Julio Cesar Dominguez on Saturday. However, this did not deter the 36-year-old Green (26-3, 23 KOs) from turning in an impressive sparring session with former NABA super middleweight champion Anthony Greenidge over eight rounds. Green stated from his US base, “It was over forty degrees over here today in Biloxi and I am sure I lost 4kg in the session. At one point I went out into the car park and shadow boxed in my underpants to cool down.” |More |
Lean 'n' ripped Lacy shakes out in Biloxi Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy worked out today in Biloxi preparing for Saturday night’s showdown against eight-time world champion Roy “Captain Hook” Jones Jr. This is Lacy’s first time fighting at the 175-pound weight limit and one would think he may come in a little soft, but that is definitely not the case. Lacy still has the sculpted body, only now he’s carrying seven more pounds of muscle. |More |
Jones Jr. entertains Green at training camp
Danny “Green Machine” and his camp took a two hour drive west from Biloxi to Pensacola on Monday to check out Roy Jones’ training facility on his 88 acre farm. Jones doesn’t get very excited about entertaining guests on fight week, as you can imagine, but he was hospitable in returning a favor. |More |
Tompkins calling Jones-Lacy PPV show Saturday night
Award-winning boxing broadcaster Barry Tompkins will call all the action for this Saturday night’s “Hook City” pay-per-view card, headlined by 8-time world boxing champion Roy “Captain Hook” Jones, Jr. (53-5, 39 KOs) and 2-time super middleweight world title-holder Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy (25-2, 17 KOs), live from the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. |More |
Roy Jones, 40, optimistic about boxing future Roy Jones Jr., still trying to remain relevant, will step into a ring again Saturday night in Biloxi, Miss. |More in the Miami Herald|
UFC 101: Roy Jones in the building Remember all that talk a while back about Roy Jones Jr. and Anderson Silva maybe fighting each other in the boxing ring one day? Well, I doubt that would ever happen, but Jones is in the front row at the Wachovia Center watching UFC 101. |More at Newsday|
Green works up a sweat in Mississippi- Danny Green has shown “swagger” in slipping punches and shedding clothes in a sweltering lead up to his IBO cruiserweight boxing world title fight in Mississippi next weekend. |More in the SMH|
Video: "Hook City" pre-show!
Litzau promises fireworks vs. Kimbrough in NABF title fight
Two promising lightweight prospects, Jason “American Boy” Litzau (24-2, 20 KOs) and Verquan “The Show” Kimbrough (21-1-2, 7 KOs), open-up the “Hook City” pay per view this show Saturday night (August 15), headlined by 8-time world boxing champion Roy “Captain Hook” Jones, Jr. (53-5, 39 KOs) and 2-time super middleweight world title-holder Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy (25-2, 17 KOs), in one of four title fights airing live from the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. |More |
Jones to attend UFC
Eight-time world boxing champion Roy Jones, Jr. is taking a well-earned day off from his intense training for his fight next Saturday, August 15th, against Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy on the “Hook City” pay-per-view show live from Biloxi, Mississippi. Jones will be attending tonight’s UFC show in Philadelphia to scout Anderson Silva in order to check out his boxing skills in person.
Green arrives in Biloxi Australian two time world champion Danny “The Green Machine” Green (26-3, 23 KOs) has touched down in the US in Biloxi, Mississippi in advance of his IBO cruiserweight title fight with Argentinean Julio Cesar Dominguez (20-4-1, 14 KOs) at the Gulf Coast Arena on August 15th. Whilst it is winter in his home country of Australia, the temperatures in Biloxi and the Deep South in recent days have provided an acclimatization challenge and Team Green have switched training sessions to the early evening to combat the change in climate compared to Australia. Green’s trainer Angelo Hyder stated, “We always knew the climate change would be a challenge and that is why we have come over for two weeks to get used to the conditions. Judging by the last session we have just completed, Danny is on fire and I don’t anticipate any issues and I know Danny will go out and prove this is one of Australia’s best fighters in history.” If the 36-year-old Green secured the IBO cruiserweight title on the 15th of August, he will emulate Jeff Fenech who secured three world titles at featherweight, super featherweight and lightweight in his exciting career and is widely regarded as one of Australia’s greatest champions. In addition to this honor, Green must win and look impressive to tempt the seven time world champion Roy Jones Jr to Australia in a planned mega-fight in November.
Jones-Lacy week on ESPN Classic
Hooks will be flying in Biloxi on Saturday August 15 when Eight-Time World Champion, Roy “Captain Hook” Jones Jr. and Two-Time World Champion Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy battle it out in “Hook City,” at the MS Coast Coliseum. To prepare us for this highly anticipated match-up of speed and power, ESPN Classic will air past Jones and Lacy fights every night next week and all day Saturday.. |More |
Flores-Mendoza title fight rounds out “Hook City” PPV
Unbeaten NABO cruiserweight champion BJ “El Peligroso” Flores defends his title against former world title challenger Epifanio “Diamente” Mendoza in a 10-round bout to complete an entertaining, well matched “Hook City” 4-fight pay per view card, August 15 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. |More |
Dominguez dreams about KOing Green
South American champion Julio Cesar “La Furia” Dominguez has been dreaming about knocking out 2-time world champion Danny “Green Machine” Green in their “Hook City” co-feature, August 15 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. |More |
No Biloxi blues for "Captain Hook"
Living legend Roy “Captain Hook” Jones, Jr. is a Pensacola icon and 100 miles down the Gulf Coast in Biloxi, where he headlines the August 15th “Hook City” pay per view against former 2-time world champion Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy, the 8-time world champion is unbeaten in three previous fights there and nearly as popular as he is back home. |More |
Roy Jones returns to roots
Roy “Big Roy” Jones Sr. is spending his second consecutive camp with Roy “Captain Hook” Jones Jr. in California, PA. Alton “Coach” Merkerson, Jones Jr’s long time trainer is still in camp, but Bog Roy is there to remind “Little Roy” of the skills he learned as a kid that made him the pound-for-pound best for a decade. Roy “Captain Hook” Jones Jr. faces Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy in “Hook City” on August 15 in Biloxi, MS. The event, presented by Square Ring Promotions in association with Left Hook Promotions and Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, will be broadcast live on pay-per-view. |More|
Kimbrough-Litzau special attraction bout for 'Hook City'
A pair of young lightweight prospects battling to get to the next level, Verquan “The Show” Kimbrough and Jason “The American Boy” Litzau, have been added to the August 15th “Hook City” pay per view event in a 10-round Special Attraction.
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Camp notes for 'Hook City!'
Roy “Captain Hook” Jones Jr. is in training camp in California, PA, thirty minutes south of Pittsburgh preparing for his August 15 “Hook City” showdown against Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy. The event, presented by Square Ring Promotions in association with Left Hook Promotions and Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, will be broadcast live on pay-per-view.|More|
Lacy: "Aug. 15 will end in KO!"
In “Hook City,” two of boxing’s dominating left hookers, 8-time world champion Roy Jones Jr. and 2-time world champion Jeff Lacy, go to battle on Saturday, August 15 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi to determine the most powerful hooker and the NABO Light Heavyweight Champion. “Hook City,” will be broadcast live on pay-per-view.|More|
Jones warns Green
Hall of Fame-bound Roy Jones jnr warned Aussie warrior Danny Green not to get too attached to the IBO cruiserweight title should he win it next month. Green goes up against Argentina's Julio Cesar Dominguez in the co-feature to Jones-Jeff Lacy in Biloxi, Mississippi.|More in the Brisbane Times|
"Hook City" goes Green!
“Hook City” has gone green, using Australian import and 2-time world champion Danny “Green Machine” Green, that is, and environmental issues aside, rest assured, Al Gore will not be working his corner August 15th in Biloxi.|More|
Video: Jones, Jr. - Lacy press conference
"Hook City" available in Canada
Two of the best left-hook punchers in boxing, eight-time world boxing champion Roy Jones, Jr. (53-5, 39 KOs) defending his NABO Light Heavyweight title against two-time super middleweight champion Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy (25-2, 17 KOs), will battle August 15 LIVE on Super Channel Fights, from the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi. |More|
Roy Jones and Jeff Lacy set to square off
Roy Jones Jr. was in full entertainment mode as he and Jeff "Left Hook" Lacy took part in a press conference to promote their bout "Hook City" set for August 15 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. |More on Newsday|
Jones believes he's the real Captain Hook Roy Jones Jr. was apparently in rare form during Wednesday's press conference at the Gulf Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Miss., touting next month's tilt between he and St. Pete's Jeff "Left Hook" Lacy |More on The Tampa Bay Online|
Jones: I'll win battle of hookers Jones has adopted the new nickname for his fight with Lacy, who is known throughout the boxing world as Left Hook. |More on The Sun|
Jones, Lacy ready to exchange hooks
The upcoming boxing duel between Roy Jones Jr. and Jeff Lacy at the Coast Coliseum is billed “Hook City.’’
So it was only appropriate Wednesday afternoon that eight-time world champion Roy Jones Jr. showed up at the press conference at the Beau Rivage as … Captain Hook.. |More on Sun-Herald|
Jones battles Lacy
In “Hook City,” two of boxing’s dominating left hookers, 8-time world champion Roy Jones Jr. and 2-time world champion Jeff Lacy, go to battle on Saturday, August 15 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi to determine the most powerful hooker and the NABO Light Heavyweight Champion. “Hook City,” presented by Square Ring Promotions in association with Left Hook Promotions and Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, will be broadcast live on pay-per-view. |More|
