Urango regains IBF Jr. Welter crown with decision over Ngoudjo
Juan Urango became a two-time IBF Jr. Welterweight champion with a decisive unanimous decision over Herman Ngoudjo in a bout that took place at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
After a competitive first two frames, Urango jumped ahead to stay on the scorecards as he scored two knockdowns in round three. The first knockdown came from a left upper cut. the second came just moments later when Urango landed a big sweeping left that was followed by a second left hand that sprawled a visibly shaken Ngoudjo to the canvas. Urango continued to build on his lead by continuing to pressure Ngoudjo who was trying to create distance and come in with little “Shoe Shine” combinations. Urango was very solid to the body in the middle rounds in an effort to slow down Ngoudjo.
Round ten saw a strange occurrence when the stanza lasted more then five minutes. Neither fighter took advantage of the extra time but it was a round that Urango won. Ngoudjo may have had his best round in the final round as he flurried but wittle power behind his punches.
Urango, 139 3/4 lbs won by scores of 120-106, 118-108 & 116-110 to become a two-time champ with a record of 21-1-1. Ngoudjo lost for the second time in pursuit of a world title as it was just over a year ago he dropped a close decision to then-champion Paulie Malignaggi. Ngoudjo is now 17-3.
Antonion Decarie remained undefeated by pounding out a unanimous decision over Dorin Spivey in a Welterweight bout.
DeCarie couldn’t miss Spivey with long rights from distance. It was evident by the middle rounds how this fight would play out as Spivey could only muster some pitty-pat combination’s on the inside while Decarie landed the more telling blows. In round six, Spivey showed his first signs of defeat as he was docked a point by referee Jerry Bolin for excessive holding.
Spivey was docked another point in round eight for the same infraction after hey was cited for grabbing in an attempt to survive. Spivey showed the affects of those right hands as he was cut on the left eye brown in round nine. DeCarie was stead down the stretch and won by scores of 119-105, 118-106 & 118-108.
Decarie, 146 lbs of Montreal, Quebec is now 21-0. Spivey, 145 lbs of Portsmouth, Va is now 35-6.
Lukas Janik scored a fourth round stoppage over Martin Houdon in the final scheduled round of their cruiserweight battle.
Janik dominated the fight as he scored well to the body and head with the head punches causing swelling on the left eye Houdon.
In the final round, Janik landed a right to the body that was followed by a big right and combination that forced referee Michael Wright to stop the fight at forty seconds of round four.
Janik, 197 lbs of Jelema, Poland is now 12-0 with six knockouts. Houdon, 194 1/2 lbs of Piesslsville, Quebec is now 2-2-1.
DARCHINYAN and ARCE READY TO GREET THEIR PUBLIC THROUGHOUT FIGHT WEEK!
ANAHEIM, CALIF. (January 30, 2009) – World super flyweight champion VIC “Raging Bull” DARCHINYAN and World Boxing Association (WBA) interim super flyweight champion JORGE “Travieso” ARCE will be hosting a series of events throughout next week’s fight week that will be open and free to the public. Darchinyan (31-1-1, 25 KOs), of Sydney, Australia by way of Armenia, and Arce (51-4-1, 39 KOs), from Los Mochis, Mexico, will settle their bitter hostilities toward each other, once and for all, in a fight to the finish, Saturday, February 7 at the Honda Center.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 at 5 P.M. PT
Darchinyan and Arce will meet with and speak to youngsters from the PAL Boxing Club
DOWNTOWN YOUTH CENTER
225 South Philadelphia Street
Anaheim, Calif. 92704
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 at 2 P.M. PT
Darchinyan & Antonio DeMarco (2 P.M.) and Arce & Kid Diamond (3 P.M.) will host Open Workouts.
TKO BOXING
1601 South Center Street
Santa Ana, Calif. 92704
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 at NOON PT
Darchinyan & Arce will host their Final News Conference.
THE VILLAGE at ORANGE (Near Food Court)
1500 East Village Way
Orange, Calif. 92865
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 at 10 A.M. PT
The Official Weigh-In for the entire card. Doors will open at 10 a.m. Public is to enter through East End of the Honda Center. Darchinyan and Arce will step on the scale at 11 a.m.
HONDA CENTER (section 201)
2695 East Katella Avenue
Anaheim, Calif. 92806
Doors open Saturday at 2:30 p.m. with the first bout beginning at 3:00 p.m. Remaining tickets, priced at $250, $125, $90, $60, $45 and $35, can be purchased through Ticketmaster (all Ticketmaster outlets), by phone, 714-740-2000, online at www.ticketmaster.com and at the Honda Center box office.
Promoted by Gary Shaw Productions and Top Rank, the Darchinyan-Arce battle will be televised live nationally on SHOWTIME Championship Boxing, beginning at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast.) The broadcast will open with Antonio DeMarco (19-1-1, 13 KOs), of Tijuana, Mexico, risking his three-year, 13-bout unbeaten streak and Top-10 rating in a career-defining fight against the battle-tested Almazbek “Kid Diamond” Raiymkulov (27-1-1, 15 KOs), from Las Vegas, Nev., by way of Kyrgyzstan, who is enjoying his own two-year winning streak. These four gladiators boast a combined record of 128-7-4 (92 KOs) – a winning percentage of 92% and a victory by knockout ratio of 72%.
CHUCK “THE PROFESSOR” MUSSACHIO TO MAKE LEGENDARY BLUE HORIZON DEBUT ON FRIDAY NIGHT, FEBRUARY 6TH
PHILADELPHIA (JANUARY 30, 2009)—One of the most popular fighters in the region, undefeated Light heavyweight, Chuck “The Professor” Mussachio makes his long awaited debut at the Legendary Blue Horizon as he takes on Gary Lavender on a six round cruiserweight bout as the co-feature on a big night of boxing at The Legendary Blue Horizon.
The card is promoted by Vernoca L. Michael and Blue Horizon Boxing Promotions Inc.
Mussachio of Wildwood, New Jersey brings a loud cheering section as he amassed a record of 12-0-2 with five knockouts and is taking the bout on eight days notice so this bout will be contested in the Cruiserweight division.
“I have been looking forward to this since I first put on my gloves” said Mussachio.
“It is just an honor to fight at The Legendary Blue Horizon and to work with Vernoca Michael & (matchmaker) Don Elbaum.”
In Mussachio’s last bout he fought to an eight round majority draw with Willis Lockett last September 19thDelaware
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Ironically it is Lavender, a native of Pine Level, North Carolina who has the experience inside the Legendary Blue Horizon ring.
Lavender has a record of 7-12 with six knockouts and is on a two bout winning streak. His most recent effort is a disqualification win over Leroy Hollis last December 12th in Jacksonville, Florida.
Lavender went the distance with main event participant, Ran Nakash on October 13th, 2006 at The Legendary Blue Horizon.
Mussachio better be on top of his game as Lavender has shocked an undefeated fighter before. On June 8th, 2007, Lavender took out heralded Chris Mclnerney (8-0-1) in two rounds.
The main event on February 6th will feature an eight round cruiserweight tilt between Ran Nakash (16-0, 12 KO’s) of Haifa, Israel and Ryan Carroll (7-1, 4 KO’s) of Delaware, Ohio
In a six round Jr. Welterweight bout, Elad Shmouel (18-2, 9 KO’s) of Tel Aviv, Israel makes his return to the ring after a thirteen month layoff when he takes on Khristian Garaci (4-5-1, 3 KO’s) of Pittsburgh.
Julius Edmonds (3-3) of Philadelphia battles Linwood Hurd (2-0-3) of Atlantic City in a six round Jr. Welterweight bout.
In a battle of 1-0 Middleweights, John Turner of Philadelphia takes on Marcus Bianconi of Houston in a scheduled four rounder.
Fresh off his pro debut win just three weeks prior, Ronald Cruz of Bethlehem, Pa. takes on debuting Adam Duncan of Philadelphia in a Welterweight bout scheduled for four rounds.
Anthony Abrams looks to improve on his 1-5 record as he battles Ardrick Butler (0-1) in a tussle of Philadelphia Middleweights.
Exciting Super Featherweight, Derrick Bivins (1-0) will also see action in a four round bout.
These fights will be streamed live all over the world on www.gofightlive.tv
Ticket prices for this great night of boxing are $200 for Queen Seating, $125 for Presidential seats, $65 for VIP, $55 for Ringside, and $45 for General Admission and can be purchased by calling The Legendary Blue Horizon at 1-215-763-0500 or by logging on to comcasttix.com. Doors open at 6:30 PM / 1st bout begins at 7:30 PM
The Legendary Blue Horizon is located at 1314 North Broad Street in Philadelphia, PA
For more information, log on to www.legendarybluehorizon.com
There will be a press gathering on Wednesday, FEBRUARY 4TH at the Legendary Blue Horizon at 2pm
Credentials must be submitted by February 2nd—–NO EXCEPTIONS
CONTACT Marc Abrams 856 287 7611 or mabrams@15rounds.com
TICKETS FOR PACQUIAO vs. HATTON MEGA FIGHT ON SALE TOMORROW!
LAS VEGAS, (January 29, 2009) – Early indications are that fans around the world are eager to get their hands on tickets for THE boxing event of 2009, which pits five-division world champion MANNY “Pac Man” PACQUIAO against Ring Magazine and IBO World Junior Welterweight champion RICKY “The Hitman” HATTON in a world title battle that will go down in boxing history. The outpouring of global interest is tremendous, so get your tickets before they are sold out!
Tickets priced at $1000, $750, $500, $300 and $150, not including applicable service charges, go on sale Friday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. PT. Ticket sales are limited to 10 per person at the $1,000, $750, $500 or $300 price levels and a total of two (2) tickets at $150. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (702) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com. There will be no sales at MGM Grand or any Ticketmaster outlets.
Pacquiao vs. Hatton, a 12-round bout for Hatton’s Ring Magazine and IBO World Junior Welterweight titles, is promoted by Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions in association with MP Promotions and Hatton Promotions. The world title bout will take place Saturday, May 2 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Please visit www.toprank.com or www.goldenboypromotions.com for upcoming announcements.
Shaun George Ready to Impress Against Jaffa Ballogou on 2/25
NEW YORK- Light-Heavyweight contender Shaun George is eager to impress his hometown fans when he returns on February 25 against Jaffa Ballogou at BB King Blues Club & Grill in New York City. This will be George’s first appearance since knocking out two-time heavyweight champion Chris Byrd in May. The fight is scheduled for ten rounds and will headline Dibella Entertainment’s latest installment of “Broadway Boxing”.
George, rated #6 by the WBC, #10 by the IBF and #11 by the WBA, is ready to take on the division’s best but understands that he must first handle what is in front of him.
“I’m staying focused and not looking past Jaffa,” says George, 17-2-2 (8 KO). “I’m training hard and staying dedicated because I want to fight the big fights and that can’t happen if I don’t beat Jaffa. I want to fight on the top networks, I don’t care who I fight. I just want to fight the best out there.”
Ballogou remains a dangerous road block that George must hurdle, however. The 6′0″ southpaw known as “The African Assasin” has 46 wins in his 54 professional fights, including 40 knockouts. The former world title challenger has faced tough opposition throughout his career, including Ike Quartey and Frankie Liles.
“I have to be on top of my game because this guy is looking at me as a high-profile target. He knows that if he beats me, he’s right back in the world title picture. It’s my job to make sure that doesn’t happen.”
Tickets for the event, priced at $150, $100, and $55 can be purchased by calling 212-947-2577. BB King Blues Club & Grill is located at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, 237 West 42 Street in New York City.
Hybrid Fighter Returns to the Boxing Arena
MMA combatant, Poppies “Tachi Kid” Martinez (16-5, 1 NC), makes his way back to the boxing ring after knocking out Ben Witthar in his pro debut. The “Tachi Kid” is the former PFC lightweight champion and held the WEC Native American and welterweight titles. Martinez will face and Flavio Cardoza Friday February 6, 2009 at the Tachi Palace Casino in Lemoore Ca.
Known as a striker in the MMA scene, Martinez has made a smooth transition into boxing as he stated, “I’ve always had powerful punching power in both hands. I feel I can make the move to boxing if I keep working hard in the gym. I’m still going to fight in the MMA arena, but continue to do both. My goal is to be the first hybrid fighter to win titles in both boxing and MMA.”
In the main event, former Olympic Gold Metal winner, Andrew “SOG” Ward will be defending his NABO Super Middleweight, along with the NABF Super Middleweight Championship against Henry “Sugar Poo” Buchanan. The Live “ShoBox: The New Generation” coverage on Showtime will begin at 11 pm ET/PT (delayed on the west coast).
Tickets are priced at: $30, $40, $50, $60 and $400 and can be purchased at the box office of by visiting www.tickets.com. Doors are scheduled to open at 4:30pm. The first bout will begin at 5:00pm (PT) and the televised bouts will begin at 8:00pm (PT).
Goossen Tutor Promotions in association with the Tachi Palace Casino bring you the action. For additional ticket information call the Tachi Palace Box Office at (559) 924-7751 or the Tickets.com call center at 1(800) 225-2277.
De La Hoya ‘Ticked Off’; Merchant Explains HBO Comments
by Loretta Hunt (lhunt@sherdog.com)You probably don’t want to make Oscar De La Hoya mad. But veteran boxing commentator Larry Merchant has managed to tick off the legendary pugilist over comments he made after De La Hoya chose to attend last Saturday’s Affliction M-1 Global “Day of Reckoning” instead of a boxing event the same night.
Merchant noted De La Hoya’s absence during an HBO broadcast last Saturday of the Antonio Margarito-Shane Mosley championship fight at the Staples Center, and said the iconic boxer and his Golden Boy Promotions company had accepted a $5 million dollar fee in exchange for the prize fighter’s presence in Anaheim, Calif.
De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions co-produced the event with Affliction, M-1 Global and the Trump Organization, while Mosley is repped by Golden Boy as well.
“Oscar De La Hoya … is in nearby Anaheim where his company got a five-million dollar fee from a T-shirt maker so that he can be personally involved in the promotion of a mixed martial art show,” said Merchant during the HBO telecast. “It would take that much to get me to go to one of those things.”
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PACQUIAO and HATTON SET A DATE! JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT TO TAKE PLACE SATURDAY, MAY 2 AT MGM GRAND IN LAS VEGAS TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, JANUARY 30
LAS VEGAS, (January 28, 2009) – Two of boxing’s biggest stars will meet in the ring in what could be the year’s biggest pay-per-view event. Five-division world champion MANNY “Pac Man” PACQUIAO and Ring Magazine and IBO World Junior Welterweight champion RICKY “The Hitman” HATTON will rumble for Hatton’s World Junior Welterweight Championships Saturday, May 2 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. These two boxing artists will have a 20 x 20 foot canvas to paint a black and blue masterpiece that the world has been waiting to see. Pacquiao and Hatton boast a combined record of 93-4-2 (68 KOs), a winning percentage of 94% and a victory by knockout ratio of 73%.
Pacquiao vs. Hatton, a 12-round bout for Hatton’s Ring Magazine and IBO World Junior Welterweight titles, is promoted by Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions in association with MP Promotions and Hatton Promotions.
Tickets priced at $1000, $750, $500, $300 and $150, not including applicable service charges, go on sale Friday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. at all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (702) 474-4000. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com.
“When Manny Pacquiao goes into the ring he fights for his country, the Philippines, and tens of thousands of Filipinos worldwide. He is a tremendous athlete and unlike any other champion we have ever promoted. When Manny walks to the ring he carries the weight of his country on his shoulders and he fights with all of his heart, every second of every round.”
“We are very excited that this fight has been made, as it is the fight fans wanted and the one I look forward to seeing myself,” said Oscar de la Hoya, president of Golden Boy Promotions. “This fight has all the makings of a “Fight of the Year” candidate and I think Hatton will de-throne Pacquiao and become boxing’s pound-for-pound king.”
“MGM Grand is thrilled to be hosting what we anticipate will be one of the biggest fights of 2009,” said Richard Sturm, president of Sports and Entertainment for MGM MIRAGE. “As we continue our tradition of hosting the top names in sports and entertainment, this spectacular boxing match will not only be a battle between two great champions but will offeran electric and international atmosphere for the fans.”
Pacquiao (48-3-2, 36 KOs) secured his claim as the 2008 Fighter of the Year, a year reminiscent of what Hall of Fame fighter Henry Armstrong did in 1937-1938, winning three fights in three different weight divisions, two of which were world titles. Armstrong is the only man to hold three world championships simultaneously, capturing world titles at featherweight, welterweight and lightweight (in that order) during a nine-month span between November 1937 and August 1938. Pacquiao, officially proclaimed a National Treasure by the Philippines, captured the WBC World Super Featherweight title last March by defeating Juan Manuel Marquez and the WBC World Lightweight title in June by knocking out defending champion David Diaz. He completed his personal trifecta by stopping Oscar de la Hoya in a welterweight battle on December 6. Pacquiao’s last two victories were in his debut fight in each weight division with the latter fight being two full divisions above his previous fight. Pacquiao, 30, has won 24 of his last 25 bouts, blitzing through boxing’s best fighters since 2003 including Erik Morales (TKO 10, KO 3,), Marco Antonio Barrera (TKO 11, W 12), Marquez (D 12, W 12,), Diaz (TKO 9) and De La Hoya (KO 8). Pacquiao was previously named the 2006 Fighter of the Year by the Boxing Writers Association of America and Ring Magazine.
“I always like new challenges which is the reason I am anxious to fight Ricky Hatton. My trainer Freddie Roach will put together a new game plan which will be much different than the one we used against Oscar (de la Hoya). There are concerns because Hatton is a very strong puncher so I must deal with that in the ring. I promise I will be completely prepared and will do my best for all of my fans in The Philippines.”
The storied career of Hatton (45-1, 32 KOs), an international superstar hailing from Manchester, England, began in 1997 and for the last 12 years he has been thrilling fight fans around the world with his aggressive style in the ring and down to earth attitude outside of the ring. Owner of victories over world champions Kostya Tszyu, Vince Phillips, Paulie Malignaggi, Luis Collazo, Jose Luis Castillo, Juan Urango and Carlos Maussa, Hatton is a two division world champion. He fell short of the pound-for-pound best fighter title and world welterweight championships in his 2007 super-fight against Floyd Mayweather. However, the 30-year-old bounced back impressively at his natural weight of 140 pounds last May when he scored a near shutout 12-round unanimous decision over Juan Lazcano. His most recent fight was a scintillating shutout performance against world champion Malignaggi last November, ending with an 11th round TKO for “The Hitman”. Hatton was honored as the 2005 Fighter of the Year by Ring Magazine and the Boxing Writers Association of America.
“I’m really excited to get back in the ring in Vegas after beating Malignaggi in November,” said Hatton. “I am confident that I am the fighter to take down the pound-for-pound champion and I believe I will be victorious on May 2.”
Please visit www.toprank.com or www.goldenboypromotions.com for upcoming announcements.
Spina rededicates himself for loyal fans
PROVIDENCE (January 28, 2009) – World rated light heavyweight Joey “KO Kid” Spina, former USNBC and IBF Intercontinental champion, has rededicated himself for his loyal fans as he prepares for his next fight February 6 at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.
Spina (23-1-1, 16 KOs), rated No. 14 by the WBO and No. 15 by the WBC, takes on Kansas veteran Matt Gockel (12-9, 7 KOs) in the 8-round main event. Spina, who holds victories against former world champion Carl Daniels and super middleweight contender Jesse Brinkley, has had a somewhat sputtering pro career that he’s vowed to turn around starting Feb. 6.
“I’ve been like the weather – sometimes hot, sometimes cold, dedicated and not so focused at times,” he explained. “I’m 31 with a 23-1-1 record and I don’t plan on fighting until I’m 40. I’m ready to do what I’m capable of doing in the ring. I’m going to bust my butt this year, fighting better and better fighters, and then get in position to fight for a title next year. I want a chance to fight for a world title and be considered a real contender. That’s my goal. Fans either love or hate Joey Spina, either way they love to watch me fight. I want to thank my loyal fans for supporting the ‘KO Kid’ for the past 10 years. Hearing their yells is inspiring.
“I’m sharper than I’ve ever been. I’ve been working on my balance, shifting my hips, and pressing forward with my hands up. I’m going to wear down opponents. I already have seen a difference. Throw in a slip, force my opponent to go backwards, and then put them to sleep. Gockel is coming down from cruiserweight to fight at light heavyweight; I’m going back up because I can fluctuate between 168 and 175. I’m strong at either weight. He’s not going to be able to stand in front of me. The “KO Kid” is back!”
Providence favorite Bobo “The Bull” Starnino (9-4-2, 2 KOs) faces “Irish” Joey McCreedy (9-2-1, 5 KOs), of Lowell (MA), again in a rematch of a draw they fought to last year, for the vacant Eastern Boxing Association (EBA) super middleweight title in the 8-round co-feature.
Former 4-time U.S. national amateur champion Bobby Harris will be inducted into the prestigious CES Ring of Honor during a special “February Frenzy” card ceremony. Burchfield established the CES Ring of Honor in 2005 in order to pay respect to inductees for their special achievements and contributions to New England boxing. CES Ring of Honor inductees include Rocky Marciano, Vinny Paz, Micky Ward, Marlon Starling, Jose Antonio Rivera, John Scully Ray Oliveira, Gary Balletto and Demetrius Andrade. Harris reached the 1992 U.S. Olympic Box-Offs and captured a gold medal at the 1993 National Golden Gloves Tournament. The Worcester (MA) resident went on to a 20-2-1 (13) pro record as a heavyweight and last fought in 1999.
Harris will be in the corner of his younger brother, unbeaten Worcester cruiserweight Adam “The Hitman” Harris (10-0, 7 KOs), who will fight Philadelphia boxer David Williams (5-2-1, 2 KOs) in a 6-round bout.
Undefeated Pawtucket fighter Eddie “The Puerto Rican Sensation” Soto (10-0, 4 KOs) meets another Lowell native, Sean Eklund (6-2, 1 KO), who will have his uncle and head trainer, “Irish” Micky Ward, in his corner for their 6-round bout for the EBA New England lightweight belt.
Also on the undercard in 4-round bouts are U. of Connecticut graduate Brian Macy (5-0, 2 KOs) vs. Anthony Pietrantonio (4-2, 3 KOs); Providence junior welterweight Jesus Caro (3-0, 3 KOs) vs. Olade “One Shot” Thomas (1-3, 0 KOs); W. Warwick (RI) super middleweight Keith Kozlin (2-0, 1 KO) vs. Daren Graham (1-4, 1 KO); Worcester heavyweight Rashad Minor (1-0, 1 KO) in his CES debut vs. Shawn McLean (2-4, 1 KO); Providence cruiserweight Jay Holland making his pro debut vs. Kevin Varnadore (0-4); Providence junior welterweight “Steamin’” Josh Beeman (4-2-2, 2 KOs) vs. Jamar Saunders (2-1, 1 KO).
Tickets for “February Frenzy” are priced at limited $25.00 SRO, $35.00, $45.00 (Bronze), $65.00 (Silver), $100.00 (Gold) and limited $150.00 (Jimmy’s Platinum Club) and are available to purchase by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254), going on line at www.cesboxing.com or www.twinriver.com, at Twin River’s Players Club booth at Twin River, or any TicketMaster location.
Contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) or Twin River Event Center (877.82.RIVER/ www.twinriver.com) for more information. Doors open at 5::30 PM/ET, first bout at 6:30 PM/ET.
(Twin River has waived its 18+ rule for “February Frenzy.” Anybody under the age of 18 must be accompanied at all times by an adult and they must enter through the West entrance.)
The Billy C Morning Show – January 07, 2009
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