http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/zsolt_erdei/76043 Recent articles about Zsolt Erdei en-us WBA middleweight champion Gennady "GGG" Golovkin, challenger Nobuhiro Ishida, and all four participants of the Monte-Carlo Million Dollar Super 4 Tournament, Edwin Rodriguez, Ezequiel Osvaldo Maderna, Zsolt Erdei and Denis Grachev weighed in earlier today for their mega event tomorrow night in Monaco at the Salle d'Etoile. View the complete weigh-in results below. Golovkin vs. Ishida Weights Golovkin tipped the scales at a ripped and ready 159¼lbs (72.3 kg) while Ishida weighed 158½lbs. (71.9 kg). Rodriguez vs. Maderna Weights Rodriguez weighed in exactly at 168lbs. (76.2 kg) for his super middleweight contest against Maderna, who weighed in just below the super middleweight limit at 167½lbs. (76 kg). Erdei vs. Grachev Weights Former two-division champion Erdei weighed in well below the light heavyweight limit, tipping the scales at 171¼lbs (77.7 kg) while his opponent Grachev weighed in at 174¾lbs (79.3 kg). The event in Monaco is headlined by red-hot WBA middleweight... Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:51:53 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/golovkin_ishida_rodriguez_maderna_erdei_grachev_weigh_in_results/13267948 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/golovkin_ishida_rodriguez_maderna_erdei_grachev_weigh_in_results/13267948 Golovkin-Ishida, Rodriguez-Maderna, Erdei-Grachev weigh-in results http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/golovkin_ishida_rodriguez_maderna_erdei_grachev_weigh_in_results/13267948 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Early this evening at the elegant Casino de Monte Carlo in beautiful Monaco, Rodney Berman of Golden Gloves, hosted the final press conference and V.I.P meet-and-greet, for Saturday's much anticipated event in Monaco.. The event, promoted in association with Monte Carlo SBM Hotel and Casino, is headlined by red-hot WBA middleweight champion Gennady "GGG" Golovkin (25-0, 22KO's) defending his title against former world champion Nobuhiro Ishida (24-8-2, 9KO's). The opening round of the Super 4 tournament matches Edwin Rodriguez (22-0, 15KO's) against Argentinean Olympian Ezequiel Osvaldo Maderna (19-0, 13KO's) and former two-division world champion Zsolt Erdei (33-0, 18KO's) squaring off against Denis Grachev (12-1-1, 8KO's). Berman, the premiere promoter in South Africa, kicked off the presser thanking everyone for coming out, and for everyone who was involved in putting this historic event together. "A lot of people have put a lot of hard w... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:52:06 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/final_presser_quotes_golovkin_vs_ishida_rodriguez_maderna_erdei_grachev/13243468 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/final_presser_quotes_golovkin_vs_ishida_rodriguez_maderna_erdei_grachev/13243468 Final presser quotes: Golovkin vs. Ishida, Rodriguez-Maderna, Erdei-Grachev http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/final_presser_quotes_golovkin_vs_ishida_rodriguez_maderna_erdei_grachev/13243468 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Tomorrow, all four participants for the much-anticipated Monte-Carlo Million Dollar Super 4 Tournament depart their respective training camps and head to beautiful Monaco, in anticipation of the opening round of the tournament taking place on Saturday, March 30, at the Chapiteau de Fontvieille. Below are quotes and photos from each fighter from their last day of training. "This has been an amazing training camp," said Rodriguez. "Ronnie Shields and the guys at Peak Performance in Houston have me in amazing shape. I am ready to get into the ring and show the world who I am and what I am made of. I want to thank Golden Gloves, my promoter DiBella Entertainment and my manager Larry Army Jr. for this opportunity. I encourage everyone to tune in on March 30 to see me at the top of my game in the biggest fight of my career." "I have had a great training camp and I am excited to finally be departing for Monaco for what is going to be the most important challen... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:35:46 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/training_camp_quotes_photos_erdei_grachev_rodriguez_maderna/13209127 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/training_camp_quotes_photos_erdei_grachev_rodriguez_maderna/13209127 Training camp quotes & photos: Erdei-Grachev, Rodriguez-Maderna http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/training_camp_quotes_photos_erdei_grachev_rodriguez_maderna/13209127 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The undercard of the upcoming March 30 fight night in Monaco, headlined by Gennady Golovkin's title defense against Nobuhiro Ishida, has two bouts which make up the semifinals of a million dollar box-off event the promoters have put together. Each of these fights are worth watching both for their specific merits and for their ability to answer some larger boxing questions: Zsolt Erdei vs. Denis Grachev and Edwin Rodriguez vs. Ezequiel Maderna. With just a little luck, both fights will result in a clear verdict, and with it we will have a little more clarity in the rankings for 168- and 175-pound weight classes. Erdei vs. Grachev Largely unknown outside of Europe, Zsolt Erdei is a 38-year-old career light heavyweight from Hungary. The reason this undefeated former WBC cruiserweight and WBO light heavyweight champion has remained obscure in America is because he has followed the conventional European career path of staying close to home and avoiding world class opposition. He capt... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:01:16 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/erdei_vs_grachev_rodriguez_vs_maderna_to_answer_big_questions/13179778 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/erdei_vs_grachev_rodriguez_vs_maderna_to_answer_big_questions/13179778 Erdei vs. Grachev & Rodriguez vs. Maderna to answer big questions http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/erdei_vs_grachev_rodriguez_vs_maderna_to_answer_big_questions/13179778 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png With just more than a month until the "Monte-Carlo Million Dollar Super Four" boxing tournament in Monaco, the organizers have been swamped for ticket requests and information on the mega-event. "I've been in this business a long time and I've never known anything like it," said Rodney Berman, chief executive of Golden Gloves, which is promoting the tournament. "All the major fighters, among them Gennady Golovkin, Nobuhiro Ishida and Edwin Rodriguez, are bringing out supporters while Zsolt Erdei has asked for a special block booking at the venue for his Hungarian supporters." Golden Gloves, in partnership with the Monte-Carlo SBM Group, is planning week-long festivities leading up to the fights. The preceding Sunday (March 24) will start with a meet-and-greet function at the Casino de Monte-Carlo featuring Golovkin, followed by a public media conference featuring all the boxers on Tuesday and public sparring on the Wednesday, from 3pm. The weigh... Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:49:06 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/monte_carlo_million_dollar_box_off_drawing_big_interest_ticket_information/12986692 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/monte_carlo_million_dollar_box_off_drawing_big_interest_ticket_information/12986692 Monte Carlo Million Dollar box-off drawing big interest, ticket information http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/monte_carlo_million_dollar_box_off_drawing_big_interest_ticket_information/12986692 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png A four-man elimination event entitled the  "Monte-Carlo Million Dollar Super Four" has been announced, featuring Edwin Rodriguez (22-0, 15 KOs), Zsolt Erdei (33-0, 18 KOs), Denis Grachev (12-1-1, 8 KOs) and Ezequiel Osvaldo Maderna (19-0, 13 KOs). The opening round on March 30 will pit Rodriguez against Maderna and Zsolt versus Grachev. Making the event into a tripleheader will be Gennady Golovkin in a title defense. Undefeated WBA middleweight champion Gennady "GGG" Golovkin (25-0, 22 KOs) fresh off his sensational seventh-round destruction of Gabriel Rosado at Madison Square Garden,will defend his title against dangerous Japanese contender Nobuhiro Ishida (24-8, 9 KOs). The Golovkin-Ishida bout will be promoted in association with K2 Promotions, while the Rodriguez-Maderna and Erdei-Grachev matchups will be promoted in association with DiBella Entertainment. Credit: Chris Farina - Top Rank "I am excited about fighting in Monaco in my next fight," sa... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:05:21 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/edwin_rodriguez_zsolt_erdei_denis_grachev_competing_in_elimination_tourney_gennady_golovkin_returns_march_30th/12811900 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/edwin_rodriguez_zsolt_erdei_denis_grachev_competing_in_elimination_tourney_gennady_golovkin_returns_march_30th/12811900 Edwin Rodriguez, Zsolt Erdei, Denis Grachev competing in elimination tourney, Gennady Golovkin returns March 30th http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/edwin_rodriguez_zsolt_erdei_denis_grachev_competing_in_elimination_tourney_gennady_golovkin_returns_march_30th/12811900 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png On Wednesday, it was announced that the Isaac Chilemba-Zsolt Erdei fight, scheduled to open up the HBO Boxing After Dark telecast on September 29, had been called off after Erdei suffered two broken ribs in sparring.  The 10-round light heavyweight bout was one of the most highly anticipated bouts on the card, which made the cancellation that much more disappointing. Fortunately though, Lou DiBella, was able to find a replacement that has many boxing insiders and fans alike quite intrigued as welterweight contenders Alex Perez (16-0, 9KO's) and Antonin Decarie (26-1, 7KO's) are set to square off in a 10-round match. The bout will be for Decarie's WBC International welterweight title "Anytime you lose a fight it's an unfortunate situation, but when you lose one of this caliber it becomes even worse.  Fortunately, we were able to find a replacement on very short notice, and not just any replacement, it is a fight that people are legitimately excited ... Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:46:12 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/undefeated_alex_perez_meets_antonin_decarie_in_place_of_erdei_vs_chilemba/11653837 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/undefeated_alex_perez_meets_antonin_decarie_in_place_of_erdei_vs_chilemba/11653837 Undefeated Alex Perez meets Antonin Decarie in place of Erdei vs. Chilemba http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/undefeated_alex_perez_meets_antonin_decarie_in_place_of_erdei_vs_chilemba/11653837 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/2/f2c808c199c40e82db9be3c377c3b6d6aebff328/mini/Universum_Champions_Night_23fe.jpg Former two-division world champion Zsolt Erdei has been forced to withdraw from his much-anticipated Septemember 29th light heavyweight matchup against Isaac Chilemba at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods after suffering two broken ribs in training. Oh, and if you're inclined to take this as an excuse, then DiBella Entertainment has gone ahead and included pictures of Erdei's x-rays. The bout was scheduled to open up the HBO "Boxing After Dark" telecast, which is being headlined by top-rated super middleweight contender Edwin Rodriguez (21-0, 14KO's) defending his USBA championship against undefeated prospect Jason Escalera (13-0-1, 12KO's). "I can't express enough how disappointed I am," said Erdei.  "I wanted this fight so badly.  To be honest I was so upset when this happened that I thought I would retire, but after speaking with my family and friends I have decided that I will be back.  Fighting is my life and I am going to be comin... Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:55:21 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/zsolt_erdei_off_sept_29th_hbo_card_with_broken_ribs/11637334 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/zsolt_erdei_off_sept_29th_hbo_card_with_broken_ribs/11637334 Zsolt Erdei off Sept 29th HBO card with broken ribs http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/zsolt_erdei_off_sept_29th_hbo_card_with_broken_ribs/11637334 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png On Thursday, DiBella Entertainment officially announced their HBO Boxing After Dark Triple-Header, which will take place on September 29, at MGM Grand at Foxwoods.  The card, billed as "Road to Glory", is headlined by DBE's undefeated top-rated super middleweight contender Edwin "La Bomba" Rodriguez (21-0, 14KO's) squaring off against the hard-hitting, up-and-coming super middleweight prospect Jason "Monstruo" Escalera (13-0-1, 12 KO's). In the televised undercard bouts, undefeated former two-division world champion Zsolt Erdei (33-0, 18 KO's) takes on South Africa's top-rated light heavyweight Isaac Chilemba (19-1-1, 9 KO's), and Luis "Orlandito" Del Valle (16-0, 11 KO's) squares off against former three-time world champion Vic Darchinyan (37-5-1, 27 KO's).  The card is promoted by DiBella Entertainment, in association with Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and Gary Shaw Productions.  All three bouts will be ai... Fri, 20 Jul 2012 09:41:17 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/rodriguez_escalera_erdei_chilemba_darchinyan_del_valle_tripleheader_on_sept_29_at_foxwoods/11259352 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/rodriguez_escalera_erdei_chilemba_darchinyan_del_valle_tripleheader_on_sept_29_at_foxwoods/11259352 Rodriguez-Escalera, Erdei-Chilemba & Darchinyan-Del Valle tripleheader on Sept 29 at Foxwoods http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/rodriguez_escalera_erdei_chilemba_darchinyan_del_valle_tripleheader_on_sept_29_at_foxwoods/11259352 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Waiting around after a cancelled New Year’s Eve matchup with Zsolt Erdei has made the explosive Tavoris Cloud antsy, which could spell doom for unranked challenger Gabriel Campillo.  Although the four months of training could conceivably lead to ring rust in some, it’s hard to imagine that the highly regarded, yet quizzically underrated, reigning IBF Light Heavyweight champion will enter the February 18th contest at a disadvantage. Still, Cloud would be wise to pay mind to the surprising southpaw Campillo who has only been knocked-out once in his ten-year career.  The former WBA World and IBA light heavyweight champion is looking to get his hands back on some gold following a two-year stint without a title and a disappointing draw with Karo Murat for the IBF Inter-Continental Light Heavyweight title in October 2011. The Pugs and The Prize Gabriel “Chico Guapo” Campillo (21-3-1, 8 KOs), Height: 6’2”, reach N/A Nationality: Spain Age: 33 Fighting out of: Madrid, Spain Stance: Sou... Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:43:51 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/tavoris_cloud_vs_gabriel_campillo_preview_prediction/9915250 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/tavoris_cloud_vs_gabriel_campillo_preview_prediction/9915250 Tavoris Cloud vs. Gabriel Campillo Preview & Prediction http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/tavoris_cloud_vs_gabriel_campillo_preview_prediction/9915250 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Former light heavyweight titlist Zsolt Erdei withdrew Friday from challenging titleholder Tavoris Cloud on Dec. 31 because of a damaged right hand, Lou DiBella, Erdei's promoter, told ESPN.com. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:20:50 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/erdei_withdraws_from_title_fight_against_cloud/8471308 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/erdei_withdraws_from_title_fight_against_cloud/8471308 Erdei withdraws from title fight against Cloud http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/erdei_withdraws_from_title_fight_against_cloud/8471308 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/6/d60a95f6e0a90eee923b235badc894efbd8ab354/mini/Boxen_WBO_WM_8e8f.jpg TICKETS FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE BOXING BASH AT HISTORIC ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER GO ON SALE THIS SATURDAY, NOV. 26 World Championship Doubleheader Highlights Spectacular Fight Card Co-Promoted by Don King Productions and Goossen Tutor Promotions Tavoris Cloud Risks IBF Light Heavyweight Title Against Zsolt Erdei, WBA Super Bantamweight Champ Rico Ramos Defends Against Guillermo Rigondeaux LOS ANGELES (Nov. 22, 2011) - Fans looking to celebrate the New Year in perhaps the biggest, most significant fight card in the history of Orange County, Calif. - and the first at Anaheim Convention Read more [...] Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:25:44 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/tavoris_cloud_risks_ibf_light_heavyweight_title_against_zsolt_erdei/8259637 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/tavoris_cloud_risks_ibf_light_heavyweight_title_against_zsolt_erdei/8259637 Tavoris Cloud Risks IBF Light Heavyweight Title Against Zsolt Erdei http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/tavoris_cloud_risks_ibf_light_heavyweight_title_against_zsolt_erdei/8259637 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Showtime brings boxing fans a New Year's championship double-header. One part of that event is Tavoris Cloud vs. Zsolt Erdei, but the other sees WBA Super Bantamweight Champ Rico Ramos defend his title from the fierce challenge of Gullermo Rigondeaux. The latter is already an international amateur legend, but a latecomer to the professionals and in a division that is harshly unforgiving to fighters in their 30s. That makes Rigondeaux the hungriest of fighters -- the man in a "now or never" position to earn fame and big paydays -- and therefore the stiffest imaginable opponent for Ramos. Guillermo Rigondeaux (8-0, 6 KOs) 5'4 1/2" tall, 31 years old, southpaw Cuban Rigondeaux's background as a Cuban amateur explains why a 31 year old 122-pounder is merely 8-0, but also why he is in title contention. As an amateur, Rigondeaux racked up a record of 400-12, won two Olympic golds, and reigned as the Cuban national champion in his weight class for seven years. ... Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:28:48 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/rico_ramos_vs_guillermo_rigondeaux_preview_prediction/8235622 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/rico_ramos_vs_guillermo_rigondeaux_preview_prediction/8235622 Rico Ramos vs. Guillermo Rigondeaux Preview & Prediction http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/rico_ramos_vs_guillermo_rigondeaux_preview_prediction/8235622 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png New Year's Eve promises to be an exciting night on Showtime, as two championship fights are scheduled. One of these highlights what is going on in the light heavyweight division beyond Chad Dawson, Bernard Hopkins and Jean Pascal, as the thunderous Tavoris Cloud is scheduled to defend his IBF title against veteran and undefeated Zsolt Erdei. This fight is a classic boxer vs. puncher match-up, and all the more exciting because the outcome is far from clear. Zsolt Erdei (33-0, 18 KOs) 5'10" tall, 72" reach, 37 years old Hungarian Former light heavyweight and cruiserweight champion Erdei is a well-schooled Continental-style boxer with a respectable amateur pedigree, including a middleweight bronze from the Sydney Olympics. His technical skills were good enough to take Julio Cesar Gonzalez's WBO Light Heavyweight crown back in 2004, and in those days Gonzalez was a guy who could beat Glen Johnson, David Telesco and the older versions of Dariusz Michalczewski and ... Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:20:45 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/tavoris_cloud_vs_zsolt_erdei_preview_prediction/8221750 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/tavoris_cloud_vs_zsolt_erdei_preview_prediction/8221750 Tavoris Cloud vs. Zsolt Erdei Preview & Prediction http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/tavoris_cloud_vs_zsolt_erdei_preview_prediction/8221750 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png