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kenyan_cheena · 11-26-2004, 08:35 AM

FULL HOUSE FOR HBF'S FIRST FIGHT CARD

Monday 7 January 2002

The Heavyweight Boxing Federation made its public debut tonight in the intimate surrounds of Atlantic City's Trump Plaza.

Five months since its inception, and four months since its announcement that it would stage a 128-man tournament to determine its first World Champion, the federation finally made it into the square circle.

The Heavyweight Boxing Federation's World Championship fight cards were to be broadcast in primetime on ESPN.

The first fight card featured four bouts from the World Championship tournament and two from the federation's concurrently-running 1st Defense tournament (the winner of which will challenge the inaugural World Champion in his first title defense).

After the crowd was entertained by a lively 45-minute performance by New Jersey hip-hoppers Naughty By Nature and Redman, Federation President Michael Vincennes climbed into the ring.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I want to welcome all of you here tonight for the official birth of the Heavyweight Boxing Federation," he said. "Yes, I know our organisation was founded some months ago, but tonight is the night when everything that we are about comes to life. And what we are about is tough, hard-fought Heavyweight boxing!"

The crowd responded with a round of enthusiastic applause.

"I hope you enjoy tonight's contests. Everyone at the federation has been greatly looking forward to this event. Let me just say that there are twelve men back in those dressing rooms, who have been training their hearts out for the past couple of months, preparing for this moment. Tonight, they take the first step on the path to determine the World Boxing Federation's inaugural World Champion. I'm sure they are quite nervous. Please, do your best to show them the support and enthusiasm they deserve! Enjoy the evening!"

With that, Vincennes left the ring to another series of applause, taking up a seat at ringside. Ring announcer Larry Rosof took over proceedings.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the Heavyweight Boxing Federation welcomes you to the Trump Plaza for their first fight card," said Rosof. "Tonight's card features six bouts, all scheduled for six three-minute rounds. I will take a moment to announce the rules that will be in effect for tonight's bouts. The three knockdown rule is in effect, as is a mandatory eight count. Scoring will be conducted by way of the ten point must system. The bell can save a fighter in any round, and only the referee may stop the fight. In the event of a fight being stopped due to an accidental headbutt, the fight will be declared a technical draw inside of three rounds, but will go to the scorecards thereafter."

"Ladies and gentlemen, I shall now call to the ring our first two competitors," Rosof said. "This opening contest is part of the HBF's 1st Defense tournament."

"Fighting out of the blue corner, wearing black trunks with white trim, he is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio and stands five-foot-eight and one-half inches. This 21 year-old tipped the scales at 201 pounds. The 40th seed in the HBF's 1st Defense tournament, please welcome to the ring MIKE SCHRECK!"

The crowd responded with a round of applause as Schreck and his entourage entered the ring. He wore a black robe with white trimmings and a determined, concentrated expression as he waited for his opponent.

"In the red corner, wearing solid blue trunks and hailing from Crosby, Minnesota, this 25 year-old stands five-foot-eleven and one-half inches. He weighed in at 217 pounds. He is the 32nd seed in the tournament, please welcome, SCOTT LEDOUX!"

LeDoux's height and weight advantage appeared greater than it really was. Removing his blue robe and bouncing on his toes, his curly hair bobbed slightly as he nervously stroked his moustache, eyeing Schreck from across the ring...

11-26-2004, 08:35 AM	#14 (permalink)
kenyan_cheena Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 4,423	FULL HOUSE FOR HBF'S FIRST FIGHT CARD Monday 7 January 2002 The Heavyweight Boxing Federation made its public debut tonight in the intimate surrounds of Atlantic City's Trump Plaza. Five months since its inception, and four months since its announcement that it would stage a 128-man tournament to determine its first World Champion, the federation finally made it into the square circle. The Heavyweight Boxing Federation's World Championship fight cards were to be broadcast in primetime on ESPN. The first fight card featured four bouts from the World Championship tournament and two from the federation's concurrently-running 1st Defense tournament (the winner of which will challenge the inaugural World Champion in his first title defense). After the crowd was entertained by a lively 45-minute performance by New Jersey hip-hoppers Naughty By Nature and Redman, Federation President Michael Vincennes climbed into the ring. "Ladies and gentlemen, I want to welcome all of you here tonight for the official birth of the Heavyweight Boxing Federation," he said. "Yes, I know our organisation was founded some months ago, but tonight is the night when everything that we are about comes to life. And what we are about is tough, hard-fought Heavyweight boxing!" The crowd responded with a round of enthusiastic applause. "I hope you enjoy tonight's contests. Everyone at the federation has been greatly looking forward to this event. Let me just say that there are twelve men back in those dressing rooms, who have been training their hearts out for the past couple of months, preparing for this moment. Tonight, they take the first step on the path to determine the World Boxing Federation's inaugural World Champion. I'm sure they are quite nervous. Please, do your best to show them the support and enthusiasm they deserve! Enjoy the evening!" With that, Vincennes left the ring to another series of applause, taking up a seat at ringside. Ring announcer Larry Rosof took over proceedings. "Ladies and gentlemen, the Heavyweight Boxing Federation welcomes you to the Trump Plaza for their first fight card," said Rosof. "Tonight's card features six bouts, all scheduled for six three-minute rounds. I will take a moment to announce the rules that will be in effect for tonight's bouts. The three knockdown rule is in effect, as is a mandatory eight count. Scoring will be conducted by way of the ten point must system. The bell can save a fighter in any round, and only the referee may stop the fight. In the event of a fight being stopped due to an accidental headbutt, the fight will be declared a technical draw inside of three rounds, but will go to the scorecards thereafter." "Ladies and gentlemen, I shall now call to the ring our first two competitors," Rosof said. "This opening contest is part of the HBF's 1st Defense tournament." "Fighting out of the blue corner, wearing black trunks with white trim, he is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio and stands five-foot-eight and one-half inches. This 21 year-old tipped the scales at 201 pounds. The 40th seed in the HBF's 1st Defense tournament, please welcome to the ring MIKE SCHRECK!" The crowd responded with a round of applause as Schreck and his entourage entered the ring. He wore a black robe with white trimmings and a determined, concentrated expression as he waited for his opponent. "In the red corner, wearing solid blue trunks and hailing from Crosby, Minnesota, this 25 year-old stands five-foot-eleven and one-half inches. He weighed in at 217 pounds. He is the 32nd seed in the tournament, please welcome, SCOTT LEDOUX!" LeDoux's height and weight advantage appeared greater than it really was. Removing his blue robe and bouncing on his toes, his curly hair bobbed slightly as he nervously stroked his moustache, eyeing Schreck from across the ring... Last edited by kenyan_cheena : 04-28-2005 at 10:56 PM.