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RAHMAN OFF FEB. 22nd VERSUS CARD

The Fight Network has learned that two-time WBC Heavyweight Champion Hasim Rahman is off the February 22nd Versus Fight Night card slated for the Mountaineer Race Track and Casino, in Chester West Virginia.

Rahman was to have faced former WBO heavyweight champion "Merciless" Ray Mercer.

There is no word on Rahman's replacement, if Mercer will still appear, or if the loss of "The Rock" means that the proposed Joe Mesi-George Linberger co-feature will go ahead as planned.

The card will be televised LIVE on The Fight Network.

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GOLDEN BOY INKS JUAREZ

Golden Boy Promotions announced Monday that they have signed super featherweight Rocky Juarez to a promotional contract.

"Seeing Rocky Juarez in back to back fights with Barrera showed us not only Rocky’s skill and determination in the ring, but his character as well, and he is a perfect fit for our company," said Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya.

"We’re honoured to have him on the team and we’re looking forward to leading him to a world championship."

Juarez’ first bout as a Golden Boy Promotions client will be against Emmanuel Lucero on February 9 at the Diamond Desert Casino in Tucson, AZ.

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ERDEI READIES FOR SEVENTH DEFENSE

Unbeaten WBO light heavyweight champion Zsolt Erdei (25-0, 15 KOs) will make his seventh world title defense this Saturday when he takes on Danny "The Bronx Bomber" Santiago (29-2-1, 19 KOs) at the Burg-Wächter Castello in Düsseldorf, Germany.

"This is a tough kid. His record speaks for itself. Naturally I have respect for "The Bronx Bomber," Erdei said at Monday's press conference.

"But my son (Zsolt is a new father) gives me strength for this fight. I'm glad to be in Düsseldorf."

According to Santiago, Saturday's fight is a chance to proudly represent the Bronx on the world stage.

"Zsolt is the world champion, but I come from the Bronx – a tough part of town. I am proud of that and will represent my country with pride. The dream of being a world champion has been mine since I was 14 years old."

POSTED -- 01/23/07