CALVIN BROCK TO BE IN SUPERFIGHTER TOURNAMENT
PHILADELPHIA BOXING REPORT 10/18/2006
Superfighter extends best wishes to Calvin Brock and his team in their
Bid for the World Heavyweight Championship.
 
In a statement issued from their Sydney, Australia, offices today the
Shareholders, management and staff of the exciting and controversial new
High-intensity, shortened format Boxing franchise - Superfighter -
Expressed their best wishes to Calvin Brock in his up-coming challenge
Of Vladimir Klitschko for the IBF World Heavyweight Championship.
 
 
 
Brock, who had already signed as one of the eight elite Heavyweights
Scheduled to contest the inaugural Superfighter Heavyweight Championship
In Melbourne, Australia, on the first weekend of December, was released
By the Superfighter organization to take his shot at the traditional
Title.
 
 
 
"We've made it clear from the outset that Superfighter will enhance and
support traditional, mainstream boxing, not compete." said Commercial
Director, Warren Spooner, after the launch of Superfighter in Melbourne
Australia. "We're sorry to risk losing Cal from the event but truly
Excited that he's going to have his chance to fulfill his greatest
Boxing goal, the World Championship."
 
 
 
Founder and CEO of Superfighter, Stephen Duval said, "Vladimir Klitschko
Is a worthy champion. I was there when he took the title from one of our
Other elite Superfighter contenders, Chris Byrd. It is understandable
That we're supporting Calvin, after all he is signed to be one of our
contenders and sees the contribution Superfighter can make to sports
Fans and the whole boxing industry.
 
 
 
Calvin Brock states: "I am pleased that Superfighter has shown its
Integrity in the betterment of the sport of boxing by agreeing to
cooperate with me and allow me to follow my dream and fight for the
Heavyweight Championship of the World. I think the Superfighter concept
Is a great addition to the world of boxing, and I look forward to
fighting in the Superfighter tournament without jeopardizing my goal to
Become and remain the Heavyweight Champion of the World."