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kenyan_cheena · 02-15-2005, 05:31 AM

HBF'S CONQUEST OF JAPAN MOVES INTO HIGHER GEAR

Saturday 26 January 2002

BUFFALO, NEW YORK, USA

Speaking shortly before the commencement of the HBF's Buffalo fight card, HBF President Michael Vincennes revealed his excitement at the federation's impending fight cards, including a back-to-back assault on the Japanese market in early February.

"We're really onto a good thing with the Japanese market," Vincennes said. "Obviously, the Yokohama card during our first week was just a phenomenal success. We'd be crazy not to follow it up."

And that's exactly what the HBF will be doing. And the city of Osaka will benefit, with two fight cards being staged there within a five day period.

"Firstly, we'll be having the debut of the South-East Asian Boxing League on Thursday the 7th of February at the Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium," said Vincennes. "That card will be headlined by Florida's Terone Haynes. This guy, he's just going to be a superstar, I guarantee you. Some people might only know him as Elmer Ray's cousin, but it won't take long before he'll be recognised on his own merits. The buzz that we're getting out of Japan over Terone's debut is incredible. There are twenty metre billboards all over Osaka adorned by his image. They are really looking forward to seeing his debut."

"Then, on Monday the 11th, the Osaka Dome will be hosting the first fight card of week five," Vincennes continued. "It will feature Group Eight of the World Championship tournament and some of the members of Group One of the 1st Defense tournament, all of whom will be taking part in their second bouts."

Vincennes also reiterated his anticipation over next week's quartet of fight cards. "It's hard to believe that by this time next week, we will have almost finished an entire cycle of bouts in the WC and 1D tournaments," Vincennes said. "Next week will have a distinct European feel to it, with France and Germany both hosting cards. But what I'm really looking forward to, as are many others, is next Saturday night down in Miami. This fella Sonny Liston, he's simply a monster of a man. The way he performed in the auditions ... just awesome. I think we'll see something special next Saturday."

Vincennes then excused himself and entered the HSBC Arena, taking up his seat at ringside, ready for a night of entertainment and excitement...

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kenyan_cheena Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 4,146	HBF'S CONQUEST OF JAPAN MOVES INTO HIGHER GEAR Saturday 26 January 2002 BUFFALO, NEW YORK, USA Speaking shortly before the commencement of the HBF's Buffalo fight card, HBF President Michael Vincennes revealed his excitement at the federation's impending fight cards, including a back-to-back assault on the Japanese market in early February. "We're really onto a good thing with the Japanese market," Vincennes said. "Obviously, the Yokohama card during our first week was just a phenomenal success. We'd be crazy not to follow it up." And that's exactly what the HBF will be doing. And the city of Osaka will benefit, with two fight cards being staged there within a five day period. "Firstly, we'll be having the debut of the South-East Asian Boxing League on Thursday the 7th of February at the Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium," said Vincennes. "That card will be headlined by Florida's Terone Haynes. This guy, he's just going to be a superstar, I guarantee you. Some people might only know him as Elmer Ray's cousin, but it won't take long before he'll be recognised on his own merits. The buzz that we're getting out of Japan over Terone's debut is incredible. There are twenty metre billboards all over Osaka adorned by his image. They are really looking forward to seeing his debut." "Then, on Monday the 11th, the Osaka Dome will be hosting the first fight card of week five," Vincennes continued. "It will feature Group Eight of the World Championship tournament and some of the members of Group One of the 1st Defense tournament, all of whom will be taking part in their second bouts." Vincennes also reiterated his anticipation over next week's quartet of fight cards. "It's hard to believe that by this time next week, we will have almost finished an entire cycle of bouts in the WC and 1D tournaments," Vincennes said. "Next week will have a distinct European feel to it, with France and Germany both hosting cards. But what I'm really looking forward to, as are many others, is next Saturday night down in Miami. This fella Sonny Liston, he's simply a monster of a man. The way he performed in the auditions ... just awesome. I think we'll see something special next Saturday." Vincennes then excused himself and entered the HSBC Arena, taking up his seat at ringside, ready for a night of entertainment and excitement... Last edited by kenyan_cheena : 04-29-2005 at 12:12 AM.