Celebrity Scene News January 22nd 2002

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"Celebrities bring out the essence of your souls," stated Tory Cory. Cory an international singer who became a super star in China was staying at the Paris Hotel and Resort for the Everlast Heavyweight Explosion, a boxing event promoted by Cedric Kushner Promotions in association with Paris Hotel and Resort. Everyone has their opinions about celebrities. How many of you would agree that celebrities bring out the essence of your souls. Now, if you are talking about boxing. That is a sport that will test your lungs out in at your favorite boxing match.

Willie Palms catchs Tali Kulihaapal with a Right

Speaking of boxing, the fight card last Saturdays was entertaining. Willie Palms (10 - 1 - 1 - 6 KO's), of Jersey City fought a 6 rounds against Tali Kulihaapal (9 - 2 - 1 - 5 KO's), of Honolulu. Palms won by unanimous decision. This was a fight of humor were both fighters kept smiling as they where punching away at each other. Jean Francois Bergeron (13 - 0, 9 KO's), from Montreal Canada fought a technical 8 rounds against Jason Nicholson (17 - 16, 10 KO's), of Tulsa Oklahoma. Bergeron won by a unanimous decision.

Jean Francois Bergeron Defends himself against Jason Nicholson

Whatever happen to the hard hitting Jose Louis Gonzalez? Gonzalez with a record of 32 wins, 8 loses, and 27 KO's originally from Havana, is fighting out of Las Vegas. Unfortunately for Gonzalez he didn't come to fight Derek Bryant (11 - 9 KO's). Bryant who fights out of Philadelphia knocked out Gonzalez in 2 minutes and 33 seconds of the first round. Gonzalez just didn't have confidence in himself. He certainly had no problem showing up for the paycheck. Other bouts that evening included Davarryl Williamson (13 - 1, 12 KO's), fighting out of Denver Colorado, taking out Kevin McBride (26 - 4 - 1, 20 KO's), in an 8 round bout. This knock out came in 2 minutes and 48 seconds of the first round.

Jose Louis Gonzalez Sleeps in the Ring

Olanda Anderson a very talented fighting out of Colorado Springs made his pro debut against Sean Williams (9 - 14 -1 , 2 KO's), of Philadelphia. Anderson who represents the Olympic team won by a unanimous decision. Williamson who is overweight displayed a lot of courage, and was able to throw some nice body shots to Anderson midsection. The semi-main event featured Greg Pickrom (12 - 5 - 1, 11 KO's), fighting out of Huston Texas taking on Willie Williams (17 - 5, 11 KO's), who fights out of East Point Georgia. Pickrom knocked out Williams in 1 minute and 48 seconds of the first round.

A lot of knock outs for the heavyweights and what is a series of events entitled The Everlast Heavyweight Explosion. For information on upcoming fight cards promoted by Cedric Kushner Promotions Email Jim Hunter the Director for Boxing of the west coast at jhunterlv@aol.com

When celebrities arrive in Las Vegas they never seem to leave our city without visiting Siegfried and Roy at the Mirage. International film star, Elizabeth Taylor celebrated the beginning of the year by visiting the two legends back stage. Taylor was introduced to Atlas a five month old white Siberian tiger.

Siegfried and Roy with Elizabeth Taylor and Atlas

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