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CES SIGNS UNBEATEN
HEAVYWEIGHT
"BABY" JOE MESI |
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PROVIDENCE (September 14, 2007)
– Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. (CES) has
signed former world No. 1 heavyweight contender “Baby”
Joe Mesi (35-0, 28 KOs) to an exclusive, multi-year promotional
contract, CES president Jimmy Burchfield officially announced
today.
The 33-year-old Mesi, the pride of Buffalo, will fight
Shannon “Trouble” Miller (15-3, 9 KOs) on October
12 in the 10-round main event for the vacant WBC USNBC heavyweight
title at Twin River Events Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.
“I’ve been interested in signing Joe Mesi since
he scored a devastating knockout on one of my undercards
in 2000 at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet in Cranston (RI),”
a delighted Burchfield explained his longtime relationship
with Team Mesi – Joe, his father/manager Jack and
agent Bob Spagnola. “Joe Mesi is what boxing needs
today. He’s already a great commentator and he’s
going to be a great promoter, but boxing is what Joe Mesi
does and what he wants to continue doing. Joe feels that
his life is incomplete until he captures the heavyweight
championship of the world.
“My main concern with all of our fighters is their
safety and well being. He has been examined by the top neurosurgeons
in the world. I asked them for reports and a new MRI. Joe
has been approved for licensing by the state of Rhode Island.
Jack loves his son and he has taken every precaution. We
will provide Dr. Robert Cantu’s (Chief Neurosurgeon
Emerson Hospital in Boston) evaluation report to any interested
officials or people in the media. Dr. Cantu’s report
states that Joe has no more of a chance of suffering a brain
injury than he did before the (Vassiliy) Jirov fight or
any other fighter does entering the ring.
“My credibility is on the line and I am 100-percent
satisfied. Joe is what corporate America can relate to –
a gentleman, articulate, handsome and he can box and punch.
He has all of the right tools. Joe’s the third sports
franchise back home in Buffalo. Everyone associated with
CES is very happy that Joe has joined Team CES.”
CES has always featured popular Italian-American fighters
starting with 5-time world champion Vinny Paz and continuing
with Gary “Tiger” Balletto and Peter Manfredo,
Jr. Mesi’s boxing idol is the late, great Rocky Marciano,
who was unbeaten in 28 Rhode Island fights with 25 knockouts
(1948-52 at the old Rhode Island Auditorium).
“We felt that at this point of my career,”
Joe said, “it was in our best interest to get with
a promoter. After talking with a lot of promoters, we decided
that CES and Jimmy Burchfield was our best bet. He is very
well respected, liked and trusted, which are uncommon in
boxing. There’s something special about him in the
community and he has no enemies. Everybody’s happy.
We’ve signed with CES and Jimmy so he can assist us
in getting back into the top 10 and eventually into a world
championship fight. There are a lot of reasons why we fit,
one being the large Italian-American communities in Providence
and nearby Brockton (Marciano’s hometown) and Boston.
There are a lot of great opportunities for us with CES throughout
New England and the entire Northeast.”
Back in 2003 before his fight against Monte Barrett, New
York City’s Italian-American community welcomed Joe
with open arms and at one reception, Rocky Marciano’s
brother, Peter, publically backed Joe, saying in all the
years that had passed, Joe was the first to have the Marciano
family’s blessing in terms of breaking Rocky’s
49-0 record. Although flattered by the support of his idol’s
family, Joe quickly noted that Rocky’s record would
last forever because boxing was a different sport today
and that Rocky had done it the right way.
“It meant so much to us that the Marciano’s
gave Joe their blessings and we hope they come to Joe’s
fight October 12 in Rhode Island,” Joe’s father/manager
Jack Mesi added. “We felt that we had brought Joe
as far as we could in his comeback, 6-0, and we needed a
highly respected promoter to take us to the next level –
the world championship -- and Jimmy Burchfield is that promoter.
He is a dynamo, an uncommon person in this sport. All of
the so-called big name promoters have called me to make
deals but we signed with CES and Jimmy Burchfield because
he can get us to the world championship and all of us are
very comfortable working with him.”
CES’ growing stable includes WBC No. 2 rated cruiserweight
contender Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey (16-0, 9
KOs), star of The Contender I and world super middleweight
title challenger Peter “The Pride of Providence”
Manfredo, Jr., nine-time U.S. amateur champion Aaron Williams
(14-0-1, 10 KOs), USNBC and IBF Intercontinental super middleweight
title-holder Joey “KO Kid” Spina (19-1-1, 14
KOs), 2004 U.S. Olympian and heavyweight prospect Jason
“Big Six” Estrada (9-1, 1KO), WBC Youth super
featherweight champion Matt “Sharp Shooter”
Remillard (11-0, 7 KOs), and four-time world champion and
reigning 2-divisional IWBF title-belt holder Jaime “The
Hurricane” Clampitt (18-4-1, 7 KOs).
For ticket information regarding Joe Mesi’s CES debut
on Oct. 12 at Twin River, contact CES (401.724.2253/2254
or www.cesboxing.com)
or Twin River (877.82.RIVER/ www.twinriver.com). |
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THE
SKINNY ON "BABY JOE" |
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By: Marian Giallombardo
Source: Sports & Leisure Magazine |
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Heavyweight boxer “Baby Joe” Mesi called recently
to appraise us and his loyal fans about his recent developments
in his career and his life outside boxing. Below are a few
concerns he addressed.
On his suspension from boxing
“Progress continues to be made with our lawyers in preparation
for a hearing with the Nevada State Athletic Commission. I
am very anxious to resume my career and to re-instate my rankings
as the world’s number one heavyweight contender. Our
entire team feels confident that the Commission and our legal
staff will come to an agreement which will allow me to do
this. The process involved is a complicated one and therefore,
slow moving. But it is progressing and we should have news
to report in the next few weeks.” On his physical
condition
“I have never felt better. I am fully recovered from
the minor injuries which occurred in my last fight. Despite
what the local press would have you believe, I am within one
training period (8-10 weeks) of being in the same perfect
fighting shape I have been for each of my previous professional
fights."
"Heavy conditioning is prohibited
under the terms of my suspension. But I am continuing a light
regimen of road work and training.” On his relationship
with promoter Tony Holden
“Again, there have been inferences in the press that
my split with promoter Tony Holden was acrimonious. Nothing
could be further from the truth. Tony and his family remain
close friends and confidants with me and my family. His reasons
for stepping down as my promoters were personal and hopefully,
temporary. I look forward to resuming my relationship with
Tony sometime in the not too distant future. Mr. Holden is
at once, a man of integrity, a gentleman’s gentleman
and a fierce supporter of my best interests.” On
his father’s recent illness
“On of the factors which have added to the delay in
my suspension process has been my father’s recent bout
with prostate cancer. All things pale in importance, when
compared to an illness in your family."
"My
brother Tom, my Dad and I want to thank all of the people
who have wished us well and kept us in their prayers."
"My father is home from the hospital and recovering.
The Lord continues to bless our family."
"I
hope these facts have answered the false suppositions which
have been made in the press about my career, my family and
me. If you would like more information, please log onto my
website: www.babyjoemesi.com.”
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SEX,
LIES, HOOKERS, AUDIO TAPES, & ESPN: ESPN
CHIEFTAIN YALEN LED TWO DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT LIVES! |
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By: Pedro Fernandez
Source: RingTalk |
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FORCED FIGHTERS,
EVEN SELF-MADE STARS TO PROMOTERS!
When he was fired earlier this year from ESPN/ABC/Disney,
Bob Yalen was given six months of severance pay. He also took
with him a 401 K Pension plan with better than $400,000 in
it. Nobody at the ESPN headquarters in Bristol, CT will come
forth with the reason why Yalen was fired after almost 25
years. But in at least one case, Yalen forced "Baby Joe"
Mesi to sign with the then so-called ESPN "House Promoter"
"Sugar Ray" Leonard. Mesi's people were floored!
Why should they sign with a Promoter when Joe is packing 10,000
into an arena each time he fights? Because if Joe Mesi didn't
sign with Leonard, he could kiss any ESPN appearances goodbye,
this was the manner in which Yalen stuck it to "Team
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MESI
MUG MAY GO ON TOWER |
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By: Paul Lane
Source: Tonawanda News |
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The Town of Tonawanda-born
boxer's father, Jack Mesi, wants to buy the advertising rights
to the new water tower on Colvin Boulevard at the town/city
border. He would like to put up for all to see the fact that
Tonawanda is Baby Joe's home.
"We're proud
of the fact this is our home and this is where we're going
to stay," the elder Mesi said. "I think it would
be a great opportunity to have the name of Tonawanda and Joe
Mesi put together ... for the world to see." continue»
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FAMILY
IN DESPERATE NEED OF HELP |
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Source: WIVB
TV4 Buffalo, NY |
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Tonawanda family who
lost everything when fire destroyed their home is in desperate
need. 17 year old Josh Dimmig-Russell lived there with his
family. He suffers from a rare nervous system disorder and
is scheduled to have brain surgery this fall. continue»
IMPORTANT NOTE: Baby Joe Mesi hosts a celebrity fund-raiser
and talent show Saturday, October 16, 2004 from 4:00-10:00pm,
Kenmore East High School gymnasium. more» |
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UNIVERA
HEALTHCARE, WITH WEGMANS, ENCOURAGES EVERYONE TO "TAKE
STEPS" TO A HEALTHIER LIFE |
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Source: Univera
Healthcare |
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Simple choices that
will easily fit into people's lives are at the core of a new
community-wide health improvement initiative launched today
by Univera Healthcare and Wegmans Food Markets. Take Steps
focuses on the message that simple steps-such as taking more
steps when you shop by parking a little further from the store,
or choosing regular fries instead of the large fries at fast
food restaurants -can have a positive cumulative effect and
make an important difference in people's overall health and
level of fitness.
Local leaders show support for Take Steps
Local government, business and community leaders also recognize
the value of the Take Steps initiative, including New York
State Senator Mary Lou Rath, Western New York Public Broadcasting
President Donald Boswell, YMCA of Greater Buffalo President
John Murray, and ranked heavyweight boxer Baby Joe Mesi. continue» |
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MESI
STAYS POSITIVE AS JUDGMENT DAY LOOMS
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By: Michael
J. Woods
Source: Max Boxing |
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The day will soon come
for Baby Joe Mesi when he'll see a nationally renowned neurologist,
a photo will be taken of his brain and he'll know whether
he should get ready for Tyson, or get ready for Plan B.
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MESI
FEELS GOOD, HOPES TO BOX SOON
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By:
Keith Terceira
Source: WBEN 930 |
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Local boxer "Baby"
Joe Mesi says he fells good... continue» |
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BABY
JOE MESI UPDATE |
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Source:
Boxing Scene Dot Com |
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“Joe is doing
really, really well. He is to be the keynote speaker at a
college commencement ceremony in the next couple of days and
will deliver a bang up speech. He is also receiving a humanitarian
award at a local church in the area.” continue» |
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MESI
MAY TAKE ON ACTING ROLES |
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By:
Ernie Green
Source: Tonawanda News |
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In his time off from
the ring, Mesi has done some readings for acting roles in
New York City. ...he admitted that acting is something he's
always been interested in, and not something he's seeking
because of impending retirement. continue» |
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JOE
MESI: TONY HOLDEN BLASTS TEDDY ATLAS ON
ESPN2 STATEMENTS |
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By:
Sean Newman (4.24.04)
Source: DogHouseBoxing |
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Joe Mesi
is doing well, says his father Jack Mesi, and in fact, is
standing up for a childhood friend’s wedding today. Regarding
reports that Mesi suffered a career-ending brain injury in
his last fight with Vassily Jirov, Jack said that there is
nothing really new to tell. continue»
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JOE
MESI WILL BREAK OUR HEARTS |
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By: Jim Trunzo
Source: Title Bout Championship Boxing |
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The heavyweights.
Ask any promoter, any manager, any network that can still
pronounce the word ‘boxing’ without heaving to configure
their dream fighter and you’ll receive this generic description
every time: an intelligent and charismatic heavyweight with
a devastating punch, an innate ferocity and a solid chin.
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MESI
HAS NO LOSSES AND NO RESPECT |
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By:Ed Kilgore,
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Source: WGRZ-TV, Channel 2 Buffaloh2 Sports Director |
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Baby Joe Mesi has
fought 29 professional heavyweight fights, and he has won,
let’s see now, uh—yeh. All 29. That means, like
in, 29-0. continue»
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JOE
MESI VS MONTE BARRETT
Fight Gallery |
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Source:
Boxing-Pics.com |
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MESI
HOLDS ON |
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By: John Di
Tullio
Source: R News Sports |
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Buffalo's "Baby"
Joe Mesi scored a unanimous 10-round decision over Vassiliy
Jirov Saturday night at Mandaley Bay in Las Vegas. continue» |
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MESI
HAS NO LOSSES AND NO RESPECT |
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By: Ed Kilgore,
Ch2 Sports Director
Source: WGRZ-TV, Channel 2
Buffalo |
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Baby Joe Mesi has fought
29 professional heavyweight fights, and he has won, let’s
see now, uh—yeh. All 29. That means, like in, 29-0. continue» |
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BABY
JOE MESI LOOKS GREAT; THEN... |
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Source: Boxing
Time |
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Saturday night at the
Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas, boxing fans were treated
to two very good bouts. In the first bout, up and coming heavyweight
contender “Baby” Joe Mesi took on former cruiserweight
champion and ’96 Olympic Gold Medalist, Vassiliy Jirov
in an exciting 10 round heavyweight bout. continue» |
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BOXING: TWO VERY DIFFERENT FIGHTS |
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By: Mark Davies
Source: Buzzle.com |
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Joe Mesi faced off
against Vassily Jirov on the undercard.
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BOXINGSCENE
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH "BABY" JOE MESI |
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By: Keith Terceira
Source: Boxing Scene Dot Com |
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At 28-0 with 20 knockouts
to his credit Joe Mesi over the last year has sky-rocketed
up the rankings. Skeptics in the press have jumped at every
word that the Mesi team has said or supposedly said. With
the Barrett fight behind him and some lessons learned, Joe
Mesi is more than prepared for his next opponent this week
, Vassily Jirov. “Baby” Joe discussed with us the
battle with Monte Barrett , some of his thoughts on the heavyweight
division, and his pending test Saturday against “The
Tiger.” Jirov may be currently the best cruiserweight
in the world but Joe Mesi agrees that Vassily at two hundred
pounds has the punch of a heavyweight. continue» |
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"BABY
JOE" MESI UP AND COMING |
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Source: HBO
Pay-Per-View |
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At first look, he's
an Italian-American heavyweight from a tough, northeastern
city who might make you think of Rocky Balboa. But this Italian
Stallion is no long-shot underdog. continue» |
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NEW
MAGAZINE IS GEARED TO AFFLUENT SINGLES |
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Source: AZcentral.com |
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A new magazine, Segue,
promising to be a social, fashion and lifestyle guide for
affluent singles is due out this spring with a Baby Joe Mesi
interview scheduled for this July. continue» |
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COLLISION
AT THE MECCA - JOE MESI VS MONTE BARRETT |
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Source: WireImage |
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JOE MESI NOTES |
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Source: CompuBox |
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28 Fights have lasted
91 rounds and averaged 3.3 rounds... continue» |
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THREE
BUFFALO FRANCHISES |
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Source: WIVB
TV 4 Buffalo |
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Baby Joe Mesi has
been called Buffalo's third franchise. The Tonawanda Heavyweight
is taking all kinds of heat after his majority win on Saturday
night at Madison Square Garden. He went the distance with
Monti Barrett. Barrett was easily Joe’s toughest challenge,
and if the fight had gone one more round, we would be talking
about his first loss. continue»
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MESI'S
POST-THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE |
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By: Steve Farhood
Source: BoxingInsider.com |
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What kind of world
would it be if Joe Mesi were the heavyweight champion? Instead
of trash-talking, there’d be motivational speaking. Instead
of law suits, there’d be navy blue suits with tasteful
red ties. Instead of sexcapades, there’d be one girlfriend
from the neighborhood, still innocent enough to take snapshots
at Baby Joe’s big-city press conferences. continue» |
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MESI
HEADED FOR FIRST GARDEN PARTY |
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By: David Staba
Source: Niagara Falls Reporter |
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Beating Monte Barrett
on Dec. 6 won't guarantee Joe Mesi a title shot, or even show
that the unbeaten Tonawanda heavyweight has progressed significantly
since his 97-second wipeout of DaVarryl Williamson last month.
But that's not really the point. HBO, the world's premier
outlet for televised boxing, is rushing Mesi onto another
Saturday-night card to see if the early power that emerged
in his last two fights is for real, as well as if his drawing
power extends outside the Buffalo area. continue» |
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"BABY
JOE" MESI UP AND COMING |
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Source: HBO
Pay-Per-View |
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At first look, he's
an Italian-American heavyweight from a tough, northeastern
city who might make you think of Rocky Balboa. But this Italian
Stallion is no long-shot underdog. continue»
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Sharkie's
Machine: "BABY JOE STEALS THE SHOW" |
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By: Frank Gonzalez
Jr
Source: East Side Boxing |
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"Baby" Joe
Mesi ran over DaVarryl Williamson Saturday like a Mack Truck
before a sold out house in Buffalo N.Y.The fight started with
Mesi charging forward, throwing bunches of punches that proved
too much for the unsuspecting Williamson, who was caught several
times before being dropped to the canvas in a fight that lasted
97 seconds. continue» |
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TWENTY-FIVE
OF MESI'S WINS ARE BY KO |
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Source: ESPN |
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"JACK
MESI FIGHTS FOR HIS SON" |
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By: Tim O'Shei
Source: Buffalo Business First |
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Baby Joe Mesi is the
fighter in his family, the heavyweight boxer with the 26-0
record and the guy on the cusp of his sport's top 10 international
rankings. But even he leaves most of the battles to his father.
Jack Mesi, a career cop who doubles as his son's manager,
makes sure that the only time Joe is alone is when the bell
rings. continue» |
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SEPTEMBER
27th NAMED
BABY JOE MESI DAY IN ERIE COUNTY |
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Source: The
Erie County Legislature, Lynn Marinelli - District 11 |
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At a regular session
held Thursday, September 25, 2003, Erie County Legislators
Albert DeBenedetti (D-Buffalo), Lynn Marinelli (D-Buffalo/Tonawanda)
and their Democratic colleagues won approval for a resolution
proclaiming September 27, 2003 "Baby Joe Mesi Day"
in Erie County. "Erie County is proud to have Joe Mesi
as a hometown hero," said Legislator DeBenedetti. "We
wish him the best of luck in the ring on Saturday and continued
success in what is sure to be an exciting career." continue» |
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BABY
JOE PUTTING EMPHASIS ON STRENGTH |
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Source: SecondsOut.com |
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Looking for any edge
whatsoever going into his critical fight with DaVarryl “Touch
of Sleep” Williamson, potential super-star heavyweight
superstar Baby Joe Mesi has been hitting the weights, big
time. continue»
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"BABY
JOE" READY TO BECOME THE MAN |
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By: G. Leon
Source: Boxing Talk |
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Undefeated heavyweight
up and comer, Joe Mesi, 26-0 (24), is experiencing tunnel
vision. Check that, he's been experiencing tunnel vision for
the last six weeks. "Baby Joe" appears ready to
become the man. His sole focus is giving DaVarryl Williamson
a "Touch Of Sleep" in front of 15,000 loyal Buffalonians,
who continuously come in drones to support their "third
franchise." Unlike some of Mesi's other fights, his HBO
debut will not be blacked out locally, which could have hindered
its turnout, however, as Team Mesi informed us last week,
"the number of sold tickets is approaching 10,000."
Over the weekend, Boxingtalk.com spoke to "Baby Joe".
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