Quartey Arrives: The Heat is On!
By Salven L. Lagumbay
PhilBoxing.com
Wed, 29 Nov 2006
TAMPA, FLORIDA--The 'Bazooka' Ike Quartey touched down in Tampa, Florida a few hours ago, ready to meet WBC/WBA light middleweight king Winky Wright this Saturday at the St. Pete Times Forum.
Quartey and his team immediately proceeded to the Hyatt Regency Tampa, where they met Golden Boy Promotions vice-president Eric Gomez at the lobby.
Wright, meanwhile, showed tremendous form during a public workout outside the Forum earlier, together with Jeff Lacy, who is fighting in the chief support.
Young phenom Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista, as of presstime, now weighs 122.8 lbs after a light run this morning then followed it up with a quick dip at the hotel's pool where he caught up with the legendary Oscar De la Hoya running on the treadmill at the gym, apparently gearing up for his historic showdown with Floyd Mayweather Jr on May 5.
The final press conference takes place today at the St. Pete Times Forum, where the main protagonists and undercard fighters will declare that indeed, The Heat is On!
Photo caption: Ike Quartey (left) poses with Golden Boy Promotions Vice President Eric Gomez upon his arrival at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Tampa, Florida. Photo by Dong Secuya.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Salven L. Lagumbay.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
BROADCAST TEAM ANNOUNCED FOR “CHAMPIONING MENTAL HEALTH: A NIGHT OF BOXING” ON THURSDAY, MAY 22
Wed, 14 May 2025UNBEATEN AMATEUR WORLD CHAMPION TIAH-MAI AYTON SIGNS PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM
Wed, 14 May 2025Arum Targets Manila Rematch: Navarrete vs. Suarez 2 Eyed for Thrilla in Manila Anniversary
By Dong Secuya, Wed, 14 May 2025Ron Johnson’s American Dream Presents & Nothing But Sportz Announce “The Caribbean Clash” Boxing Event at Miami’s James L. Knight Center on Saturday, August 9
Wed, 14 May 2025Francis Chua is Fighting for Family in Comeback fight as he eyes Future fight with Harry Garside
Tue, 13 May 2025Pacquiao Falls Short in Senate Bid, Eyes WBC Title in Stunning Boxing Comeback
By Dong Secuya, Tue, 13 May 2025Navarrete Vs. Suarez – To Right the Wrong
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, Tue, 13 May 2025Injustice in San Diego
By Joaquin Henson, Tue, 13 May 2025Charly Suarez Appeals Controversial Loss to Navarrete, California Commission to Rule June 2
By Dong Secuya, Tue, 13 May 2025ALOYSIUS YAPP CROWNED 2025 UK OPEN CHAMPION IN RUTHLESS FINAL PERFORMANCE
Mon, 12 May 2025Suarez loss may be overturned
By Joaquin Henson, Mon, 12 May 2025Adones Cabalquinto Confirmed to Fight Qamil Balla on Peter Maniatis Events card in Melbourne on June 13
Mon, 12 May 2025SOUTO AND YAPP SET FOR TITLE SHOWDOWN | 2025 UK OPEN POOL CHAMPIONSHIP
Mon, 12 May 2025Referee and Ringside Doctor Save Emanuel Navarrete
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, Sun, 11 May 2025Technically Speaking: Navarrete Edges Suarez to Retain Crown
Sun, 11 May 2025