DON GEORGE KEEPS ADVANCING AT SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT: Wins IBF/USBA Title

Photos by: Tom Barnes - Don George TKO8 Maxell Taylor... Last Friday in Chicago, super middleweight Don "Da Bomb" George dismantled Maxell "General" Taylor. George came out for the eighth round and caught Taylor with a three-punch combination to the head followed by a right to the chin that dropped Taylor for the first time in his career. Taylor got up at the count of eight but was still hurt. The end came in 2:05 of the round as George pinned Taylor on the ropes, where he rained unanswered shots to the head and body promoting referee Gino Rodriguez to stop the bout, awarding the fight, plus the regional title at stake, to George.  
 

An ecstatic Donovan had this to say right after his victory, "This is a great feeling for me and I'm so happy that I have fulfilled one of my goals tonight.  Winning this [regional] title  is an awesome thing for me and my team, as everyone has worked really hard for me to get here.  Taylor was a real tough guy that knows how to box, but I was the better fighter and i showed that tonight. This was a fantastic night and this win will always be special". 

 
Gina Iacovou, George's manager (Cestus CEO) said, "Donovan looked sensational and I'm very proud of his performance here tonight.... after tonight we are one step closer to fighting for a world title". 
 
Mike Michael (Cestus Chief Adviser) said, "Donovan beat a very tough, determined and very capable opponent. Donovan's performance tonight was electrifying and the way that he beat Taylor showed that he has matured and belongs at the world class level in boxing".....more click here

Bomb alert in Chicago!

Super middleweight contender and longtime local fan favorite, Donovan “DA BOMB” George (21-1-1, 18 KOs), coming off a brutal first round knockout of Cornelius White on ShoBox February 11, will headline an April 1st 8 Count Productions fight card at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago. George will face TBA. The undercard f...eatures unbeaten jr welterweights Adrian Granados (5-0, 3 KOs) and Ramiro Carrillo (4-0, 2 KOs) in separate bouts. Also seeing action are junior welterweight Genaro Mendez (3-0-1, 2 KOs), middleweight Ramon Valenzuela (3-0, 1 KO) and super middleweight “Bazooka” Joe Linenfelser (8-1-1, 6 KOs). Tickets start at $31. Call 312-413-5740

Don "Da Bomb" blasts out "Da Beast" in one round!

In the co-feature, Don “Da Bomb” George (21-1-1, 18 KOs) rebounded from the only loss of his career with an impressive first round stoppage of the formerly undefeated knockout artist Cornelius “Da Beast” White (16-1, 15 KOs) in their scheduled eight round middleweight contest.

Photo by: Flagship Photography 

The bout was expected to be a well anticipated slug fest as heavy handed super middleweight Don “Da Bomb” George set out to wage war over eight rounds with undefeated knockout artist Cornelius “The Beast” White. George, who looked to rebound from his only loss of his career in his unsuccessful NABO title challenge against Francisco Sierra, and had faced the tougher opposition. George owned seventeen knockouts in his 22 fight career for an impressive knockout percentage of 77%. The undefeated and heavy handed Cornelius White, appropriately nicknamed The Beast came into this fight with an even more unbelievable knockout percentage of 94%, having stopped 15 of his 16 opponents inside the distance. In his last bout, he needed only one round to finish the always game Demetrius Davis. So a war was expected from the opening bell....more click here

Don "Da Bomb" George vs. Cornelius "Da Beast" White February 11th - Live on ShoBox!

The scheduled eight-round co-feature pits two of the biggest punching prospects in the deep super middleweight division boasting some of the highest percentages of knockouts among active boxers with at least 15 fights – Cornelius “Da Beast” White versus Don “Da Bomb” George.

The 29-year old White (16-0, 15 KOs) is a native of Houston, Texas and has knocked out 94 percent of his opponents to date. Recently signed to a promotional deal by Goossen Tutor and TNT Productions, “Da Beast” stopped Demetrius Davis in the first round in his most recent outing last month. Chicago’s George (20-1-1, 17 KOs), on the other hand, has stopped 77 percent of his opposition, with knockouts accounting for 85 percent of his victories. In his last bout in July, George sustained an upset loss, his first, by technical decision to Francisco Sierra in a battle for the vacant WBO NABO Super Middleweight title. Prior to that, George won a barnburner over Osumanu Adama via 8-round unanimous decision on ShoBox. “Besides having a world-class solid boxing event for the SHOWTIME viewers, it’s always exciting bringing events like this to the East Coast fans especially at Bally’s Atlantic City,” promoter Dan Goossen exclaimed. “Rico Ramos continues to take on all comers and Valdez is certainly another barometer to where Rico stands with the best in the division. His willingness to fight anyone combined with his lighting hand and foot speed will make Ramos a fan favorite if he keeps improving the way he has.”....more click here

CHICAGO, IL (April 27, 2010) Undefeated super middleweight Donovan “DA BOMB” George took to the mound at Wrigley Field on Monday night and threw a perfect strike during first pitch ceremonies held prior to the Chicago Cubs/Washington Nationals game. This Friday night, April 30th, George, 19-0-1 (17KO’s) will battle highly regarded Ghanaian veteran Osumanu Adama, 17-1-0 (13KO’s) in a scheduled eight round bout at THE NEXT GENERATION OF SUPER-MIDDLEWEIGHTS at Chicago’s UIC Pavilion.

THE NEXT GENERATION OF SUPERMIDDLEWEIGHTS will be broadcast on Showtime's boxing series, “SHOBOX, The New Generation” with a start time of 11PM ET, 10PM CST.

Presented by DiBella Entertainment, Warriors Boxing and Chicago’s 8 Count Productions, advance tickets for THE NEXT GENERATION OF SUPER-MIDDLEWEIGHTS, starting at $31, can be purchased through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com, phone 1-800-745-3000) and the 8 Count Productions Office, (312-226-5800). Doors on the evening of the event will open at 7:00pm with the first bell at 7:30pm.

FRIDAY, APRIL 30TH AT CHICAGO’S UIC PAVILION, LIVE ON SHOWTIME'S "SHOBOX"

CHICAGO, IL (April 6, 2010) Tickets are now on sale for THE NEXT GENERATION OF SUPERMIDDLWEIGHTS featuring a sensational trio of undefeated prospects including Chicago’s Donovan “DA BOMB” George, Edwin “LA BOMBA” Rodriguez of Worcester, MA and Houston’s Marcus “TOO MUCH” Johnson at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago on Friday, April 30th.

Presented by DiBella Entertainment, Warriors Boxing and Chicago’s 8 Count Productions, advance tickets for THE NEXT GENERATION OF SUPERMIDDLEWEIGHTS, starting at $31, can be purchased through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com, phone 1-800-745-3000) and the 8 Count Productions Office, (312-226-5800). Doors on the evening of the event will open at 7:00pm with the first bell at 7:30pm.

THE NEXT GENERATION OF SUPERMIDDLEWEIGHTS will be broadcast on “SHOBOX, The New Generation” with a start time of 11PM ET, 10PM CST....more info click here

Cestus fighter “Da’Bomb” George Destroys Williams!

Last Friday night at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago , Illinois , fight fans were treated to another great night of boxing as Chicago’s native son, Cestus Management Fighter Donovan George, scored another jaw dropping win. “DA BOMB” (19-0-0 w/17 Kos ) completely dominated and destroyed Phil “The Drill” Williams knocking him out in 2:43 of the 3rd round. In the 3 rounds that the fight lasted George showed that he is starting to evolve into a formidable fighter as his speed, boxing aptitude and shocking power all came together as he executed the big punching Williams with brutal efficiency. “DA BOMB’s” sharp jab, power combination’s and balanced footwork were just too much for “The Drill” to handle.

Gina Iacovou, Cestus Management’s CEO, said, “This really is a big win for Don as (Phil) Williams has fought very good opposition in his career and stopped most of his opponents. This is the type of performance that let us know that Donovan is ready to take the next step in his boxing career.”... for more click here

"DA BOMB” PREDICTS BRUTAL KNOCKOUT

 OF PHIL WILLIAMS

CHICAGO, IL (January 20, 2010) “Eleven in a row and Williams’ will be the twelfth” said the supremely confidant Donovan George in between rounds of a furious sparring session at the Veterans Park Boxing Gym in Franklin Park . “Naugler had never been stopped and he was out in the fourth.” “I feel fantastic and can’t wait to fight. I love fighting at home and the UIC Pavilion is the perfect place in Chicago to fight” said the undefeated super middleweight under the watchful eye of his father, head trainer Pete George.

Photo: 8 Count Productions/Cestus Management

The 25 year old George, 18-0-1 (16KO’s), known for his crunching power and celebratory back flips will be returning to Chicago’s UIC Pavilion  at “WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 8” on Friday, January 29th in the main event against Minnesota’s Phil “THE DRILL” Williams, 11-2-0 (10KO’s).

In his last outing, the Chicago native George brutally stopped Canada ’s Jason Naugler on November 6th in front of a huge crowd of enthusiastic local sports fans....more

"DA 'BOMB" headlines in the Windy City Jan 29 taking on Phil Williams!

Stay Tuned for event details!!

Donovan George Annihilates Naugler in 4!

Cestus Management’s Super-Middleweight destroyer Don "Da’Bomb" George made the leap from boxing prospect to being on the verge of becoming a world-class contender with a four round savage annihilation of Canadian Jason Naugler, handing this tough and very experienced fighter his first loss byway of stoppage.  Coming into the contest, Naugler previously had twenty-nine fights and has gone the distance in very creditable performances against Chad Dawson, Jean Paul Mendy, Anthony Thompson, Jesse Brinkley, Samuel Miller and Nicholas Poulard.  

Photo by: Juan Ayllon

The fight was the main event of a card promoted by Leon Margules and Dominic Pesoli at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois. George (18-0-1 w/16kos) showed impressive boxing skills and a snappy jab as he constantly peppered the experienced Naugler  face and body.  Naugler, attempting to overcome speed, power, and youth with experience, came out fast at the openinig bell and to everybody’s surprise tried to box by jabing and moving and throwing fast combinations. Nauglers attempt to box George was to no avail, as George was out jabbing  and countering all of Naugler’s punches with fast and powerful combination’s to both the head and body....more 

"DA 'BOMB" to headline in the Windy City Nov 6 for the WBO NABO 168lb Title

CHICAGO, IL (October 7, 2009) Undefeated super middleweight Donovan “DA BOMB” George returns to Chicago for the first time in 27 months as he headlines “WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 7” on Friday, November 6th at Chicago’s UIC Pavillion, it was announced today by Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions. George, 17-0-1 (15KO’s), long a Chicagoland fan favorite in the amateur and pro ranks, will challenge for the WBO NABO title in the ten round main event. More details to follow shortly.....more

"DA 'BOMB" thrills fans at The Hard Rock Casino!

On July 31, 2009, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida was the site for ESPN’s “Friday Night Fights” boxing series that was headlined by Julio “The Kidd” Diaz taking on the impressive looking young prospect Victor Cayo. The event was promoted by Seminole Warriors Boxing and proved to be another great night of super boxing action. The under card was loaded with enlivened young boxers that could very well be the future of the sport. Among those young charges was Cestus Management’s Super-Middleweight Don “Da’Bomb” George (17-0-1 w/15 kos) taking on rough Puerto Rican Emmanuel Gonzalez in a six round bout....more

Don 'Da Bomb' George 

BOMBS down another foe!

Photo: Tom Barnes

This past Saturday night as the world tuned in to witness the farewell fight of the Mexican great Eric Morales, many Illinoisans filled the Allstate Arena to support their hometown star, the undefeated power punching prospect Donovan ‘Da Bomb’ George 15-0-1 (13), who no doubt did not disappoint the ringside spectators as he roared and ripped through his adversary Shay Mobley 16-9-1 (7) in three rounds....more

Don 'Da Bomb' George

Back in Action

August 4, 2007!

Chicago officially lands Diaz-Morales!

It's official. World Boxing Council lightweight champ David Diaz will defend his title Aug. 4 against Mexican legend Erik Morales in Chicago. The event will take place at the AllState Arena so it's going to be a huge event for Chicago boxing fans, who will get to cheer on one of their own in Diaz (32-1-1, 17 knockouts) while seeing one of the greatest ever in Morales (48-5, 34 KOs). Also featured on the event is local rising star, Don 'Da Bomb' George (14-0-1, 12 knockouts).....more 

Don 'Da Bomb' George

Ticket Drawing for 'War for 4' at 'Summer Sizzle' This Friday!

CHICAGO - As part of SUMMER SIZZLE, a world class evening of professional boxing presented by Chicago’s 8 Count Productions this Friday night, July 13th at the Congress Theater, undefeated super middleweight prospect Donovan “DA BOMB” George will be present to participate in a ticket drawing for “WAR FOR 4!” a world championship extravaganza headlined by a showdown between WBC Lightweight Champion David Diaz and three division world champion Erik Morales on August 4th at the Allstate Arena.

George is currently training for his upcoming eight round bout against Chicagoan Shay Mobley on the undercard of “WAR FOR 4!”. Said Pesoli, “We’ve got an outstanding evening of boxing planned for this Friday night at the Congress and we’re very happy to have Donovan take part in our drawing for tickets to the huge August 4th event.”...more

Don 'Da Bomb' George's

Explosive arrival in Rochester!

CESTUS MANAGEMENT'S undefeated super middleweight dynamo Donovan George needed just seventy-four seconds to discard Cory Phelps. The fight took place this past Thursday night on the under card of the Hasim Rahman-Tauras Sykes contest from Rochester, New York and was promoted by Top Rank who is the promoter of Donovan George....more

Don 'Da Bomb' George

Another 1st Round KO 

On April 13, 2007, Cestus Management's 168-pound dynamo, Don "Da Bomb" George, electrified the thousands in attendance at Ciciro Stadium with a sensational first round knockout of former regional title challenger Albert Mercedes.  The fight was part of a Top Rank Promoted show...more 

Q&A with 

Don 'Da Bomb' George

CHICAGO, Ill. –Popular hard-punching super middleweight Donovan George (12-0-1, 10 KO’s) will be fighting this Friday at the Cicero Stadium in Cicero this Friday. In the opposite corner will be tough as nails opponent, Alberto Mercedes (13-13-1, 9 KO’s).

Taking a few minutes from his preparations, he answered questions with Mike Michael of Cestus Management.

Cyberboxingzone: Tell us about how you’re feeling after this latest training camp. I understand that your muscular development and tone has gone up a few notches. What’s going on? Are you lifting more weights?...read more

Don 'Da Bomb' George

Blasts out

Kendall Gould in 1st Round!

Last night in Cicero, Illinois, Cestus Management’s 168-pound prospect Donovan George scored a sensational first round stoppage of tough veteran Kendall Gould. It was Donovan’s debut as a Top Rank fighter and he made the most of it.

Early in the first round the Chicago based George, who improved to 12-0-1 with 10-Kos, flashed a very quick and power jab which kept snapping Gould’s head back. A little after the first minute of action, Donovan followed a jab with a brain rattling right-hand which sent the veteran to the canvas...more

Don 'Da Bomb' George

Stops 

William Johnson

In FOUR!

Photo by: John Booz

Cestus Management’s 165-pound prospect, Don “Da Bomb” George, provided another solid performance by annihilating fight veteran William Johnson in four one-sided rounds. “Da Bomb” brutalized Johnson from the opening bell with an all-out onslaught. The beating finally can to an end in the forth as the referee had seen enough. Cestus Management’s chief advisor, Mike Michael, said, “Don looked fantastic as he had both hands working perfectly. He was very sharp tonight and is showing great improvement. (William) Johnson did not have a chance as this fight was a total demolition by Don.” Michael continued, “We would, again, like to thank Top Rank for this opportunity. Don will be back very soon so lock the doors and run for cover.”

"Donovan George: 'I'll drop Da Bomb on Johnson' This Friday!"

CHICAGO – Donovan “ Da Bomb” George (10-0-1, 8 KO’s) is a likeable, good-looking kid who can punch. A former Chicago Golden Gloves star, at six feet tall, he’s lanky and fights at super middleweight, or roughly 165 lbs with plenty of room to grow.

An explosive puncher at 22, he’s being carefully groomed for an eventual title shot at a title by Mike Michael, who founded his management team, Cestus Management. Michael, who worked with Panos Eliades, the former promoter of Lennox Lewis, gained invaluable experience assisting with Lewis and promoting fights in the Eastern Bloc and the Mediterranean...more

Don 'Da Bomb' George

Nukes Julio Jean in five

Photo by: Joe Bada

Chicago ’s Donovan George (10-0-1, 8 KO’s) stopped Julio Jean (7-10-1, 3 KO’s) with a TKO at 2:27 of the fifth round. George blasted a very game Jean with right hands as Jean showed a decent chin. Finally, in the fifth round, George connected with a right hand flush on the chin of Jean that sent him down. Shortly after the ref stopped the contest and afterwards George did a back flip in the ring and also posed playfully for the camera.