“The CallOut” reality television series kicks-off this Sunday at the West Warwick Civic Center in Warwick, Rhode Island, featuring 10 boxing exhibition matches, headlined by a rematch between Hector “Macho” Camacho, Jr., and “Furious” Freddy Curiel.
The 10 exhibition matches on the “Punching for Peace” card will be taped live and incorporated into episodes for “The CallOut” reality TV series, in addition to footage and interviews of the participants leading up to this Sunday’s matches.
The series resolves disputes of all kinds in the boxing ring.
Camacho (59-7-1, 33 KOs) defeated Curiel (19-8-2, 8 KOs), who starred in the second season of The Contender television reality series, by way of a 10-round unanimous decision 24 years ago at Trump Hotel Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In an effort to settle their score, Curiel issued a challenge to Camcho, who quickly accepted. Camacho vs. Curiel is the six-round (90-second rounds) main event.
The innovative boxing-based series is the brainchild of Jarrod Tillinghast, a former professional boxer and owner of Legendary Boxing gym in North Providence.
“I’m promoting ‘The CallOut’ because I’ve witnessed the division in our world and I believe it’s time to bring people together through the power of boxing,” said Tillinghast, ‘The CallOut’ CEO and founder. “Through this show, my hope is to unite the biggest names in boxing and celebrities to get people’s attention, which will definitely peak interest in showing the world that, even in the most divisive times, we can come together to resolve disputes and inspire positive change. ‘The CallOut’ is more than just a reality boxing series; it’s a movement towards unity and understanding.”
“The CallOut” powerhouse team combines a unique blend of boxing legends, celebrities ,and industry experts.
Team captains are “Irish” Micky Ward, a participant in three consensus Fights of the Year, and two-division World Champion Paulie “Magic Man” Malignaggi. Three-division World Champion Iran “The Blade” Barkley, 2004 USA Olympian Jason “Big Six’ Estrada, and world title challenger John “Iceman” Scully are other retired boxers critically involved in “The CallOut.”
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Besides Camacho Jr. vs. Curiel, other fights include:
CO-FEATURE – 3 Rounds (2-minute rounds)
“Hard” Rock Paint (Fall River, MA) vs. “Dynamite” Delon Jones (Providence, RI)
(Dispute: Bragging Rights)
3 ROUNDS (2-minute rounds)
Jamour “The Truth” Edwards (Providence, RI) vs. Franco “Too Sharp” Hernandez. N. Providence, RI
(Dispute: Friendship Betrayal)
3 ROUNDS (2-minute rounds)
“Magnifico” Joseph Madeiros vs. Andre “The Blade” Gordon
(Dispute: Medeiros sold Gordon a bad car)
3 ROUNDS (90-second rounds)
“Lucky” Charm Howie vs. MG “Super Chocolate” Biah
(Dispute: Social Media Beef)
3 ROUNDS (90-second rounds)
Teddy “Quiet Storm” Zeekeh vs. Anthony “The Bull” Boyd
(Dispute: Zeekah claims Boyd’s accusation about him being dishonest about a female is false)
3 ROUNDS (90-second rounds)
“King” David “Booey” Thompson vs. Pierre “No Fear” Benson
(Dispute: Street Issues)
3 ROUNDS (90-second rounds)
David “Big” MacMillian vs. “The” Don Donovan
(Dispute: Business Deal Gone Bad)
3 ROUNDS (90- second rounds)
Eddy “Bad Intentions” Valdez vs. Eduardo “Dl Mago” Morillon
(Dispute: Poor Tattoo)
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Also involved with “The CallOut” are Ray J (Executive Producer), Scott Ross (Music Director), and Damon Feldman (Executive Advisor).
About as comical as it gets
– I didn’t realize Jr had 67 fights…..
Thinking the same…need to be “called out” on that boxing record… certain it is legitimate…All in fun…
Those 90 second rounds are going to FLY!
Wow, this is promoting peace? I guess it’s better than busting caps in the middle of the street.
Paulie “Magic Man” Malignaggi is the most insecure and biased Boxer turned commentator Boxing has ever had. Its good reason he got fired off the major networks and got smacked on live tv with a hand full of powder. Def a bad choice for a team captain. When your girlfriend bangs your opponent that should tell you everything you need to know.
N0 masculinity and wouldnt be surprised if he bottoms for some jock when nobody is looking. Antonio Tarver and many others are much better pick.
Im not supporting any programming with Malignaggi on it. Im sure many of you like him because many of you cut from the same cloth.
Paulie is a real man. He has the balls to state his own opinion, even if it’s not popular or Politically Correct. There’s nothing worse than commentators who are too scared to speak the truth because they’re afraid of offending someone.
Boxing is missing something when it comes to reality TV shows. Perhaps they may want to link up with the ultimate fighter producers. The contender obviously didn’t do well or it would be on now. Boxing on NBC was a great idea except they’d feature Rocky Juarez just about every week and he’s not the guy you want introducing casual fans to boxing. He was fundamental and solid but kinda of boring. As for Camacho Jr, just when I thought he was finished he always manages to resurface. He had everything going for him. Too bad we never got to see him in a major fight.
Man, time flys when your having fun. I remember when Camacho Jr knocked out John brown either the same day or same month that Vince scorched everyone in the dunk contest. Now there’s a rematch from TWENTYFOUR years ago.
Can you imagine the fireworks that would take place if boxing had 90 second rounds? Straight up barnburners that would end in serious phonebooth battles should it ever go past 4.