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David Itskowitch, who helped launch the boxing division of Jay Zs Roc Nation Sports almost two years ago, resigned as the companys chief operating officer on Thursday.Itskowitch was the first person hired by the fledgling promoter when it got into the boxing business in August 2014. Under his watch, Roc Nation Sports has put on a handful of cards, signed two of boxings biggest names in undefeated former super middleweight world champion Andre Ward and former four-division world titleholder Miguel Cotto, and promoted the second-biggest pay-per-view card of 2015, Cottos middleweight world title loss to Canelo Alvarez in November. That fight, which Roc Nation Sports co-promoted with Golden Boy Promotions, generated about 900,000 buys. Only the record-breaking Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao spectacle did more business.Itskowitch did not give a reason for his resignation but said the parting was amicable.Im appreciative of the opportunity that Roc Nation Sports gave me to build their boxing division, Itskowitch told ESPN.com. I value the relationships that I formed while I was with the company, and I am extremely proud of all that we accomplished in two years. Im looking forward to new challenges in my career.Itskowitch, 41, said he was unsure if he would remain involved in the boxing business; it is the business he has been in for most of his adult life.From 1996 to 2000, Itskowitch, of New York, worked at HBO as the right-hand man for then-senior vice president Lou DiBella, who was responsible for programming the networks fights. When DiBella left HBO to found his own promotional company, Itskowitch went with him, working for DiBella Entertainment from 2000 to 2006.Itskowitch then joined Golden Boy Promotions as its COO, working for Oscar De La Hoyas company from 2007 until resigning in 2013 to take a break from the sport.Roc Nation Sports plans to fill the COO position but probably not until after Wards fight against Alexander Brand on Aug. 6. Roc Nation is thankful for the efforts and contributions Dave Itskowitch made to Roc Nation Sports, but at this time, we have decided to part ways, Michael Yormark told ESPN.com. He is the president and chief of branding and strategy for parent company Roc Nation. We wish him the best of luck in the future.NMD Human Race Canada . The quest begins with what is supposed to be an easy one, although Germany has traditionally been a stubborn opponent to Canadian teams at international tournaments. NMD R1 Womens Canada . -- Lou Brocks shoulder-to-shoulder collision with Bill Freehan during the 1968 World Series and Pete Roses bruising hit on Ray Fosse in the 1970 All-Star game could become relics of baseball history, like the dead-ball era. http://www.nmdshoescanada.com/ultra-boost-cheap-canada.html . Defenceman Yannick Weber scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Canucks breathed a sigh of relief with a 2-1 win on Saturday night. NMD XR1 Canada . Their experience showed Tuesday as the No. 10 Badgers blunted a Saint Louis surge to win 63-57 and advance to face West Virginia in Wednesdays finals of the Cancun Challenge. Stan Smith Shoes Canada Sale . Three came down to the fourth quarter while quarterbacks continued to shine in all four games; so important to the overall quality of the game.RUSTON, La. -- Erik McCree and Jacobi Boykins scored 18 points apiece to help Louisiana Tech cruise to an 87-56 victory over Alabama State on Wednesday night.McCree and Boykins each shot 7 of 13 from the field. Omar Sherman had 13 points and Derric Jean added 10 for the Bulldogs (1-1), who shot 51 percent from the field.Mikel Tyson and Torloft Thomas had 12 points each for Alabama State (0-3).The Bulldogs never trailed and had a double-digit lead withh five minutes left in the first half.dddddddddddd The Hornets used a 13-5 spurt to pull to 43-31 at halftime, but they did not get closer. McCree scored 13 points and Boykins had eight in the first half.Louisiana Tech has won eight straight at home, and have not lost a home opener in the Thomas Assembly Center since 2006. ' ' '