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Pacquiao & Margarito Hit NY |
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Photo: Chris Farina - Top Rank
Superstar Manny Pacquiao and three-time
world champion Antonio Margarito pose during a press
conference in New York for their national press tour
Wednesday. Pacquiao and Margarito will do battle,
November 13 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Pacquiao vs. Margarito is promoted by Top Rank in
association with MP Promotions and Cowboys Stadium. This
telecast will be available live on HBO Pay Per View.
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Limond Trying To Upset Hero
Morales On ‘Mexican Fiesta’ PPV |
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Scotsman Willie “Hands of Steel” Limond, WBU
Lightweight Champion, will be a plaid matador to Mexican bull --
5-time world champion in three different weight classes, Erik
“Terrible” Morales -- in their September 11 showdown that
headlines the “Mexican Fiesta” Pay-Per-View show live from
Mexico City.
“”I know this is going to be a hard fight,” Limond said, “but
I’m hoping to take the bull by the horns and put on a great
performance for the fans in Mexico, USA and my Scottish fans
back home.”
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Mosley Preps For Mora |
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Five-Time World Champion Sugar Shane
Mosley hits the speed bag on September 1, 2010 in Los
Angeles, California during the media workout in
preparation for his September 18, 2010 fight against
former World Champion Sergio "The Latin Snake" Mora at
STAPLES Center in Los Angeles which will be televised
live on HBO Pay-Per-View
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Peter Headed To Germany |
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Photo: Chris Farina - Top Rank
Challenger Samuel 'The Nigerian
Nightmare' Peter is off to Germany today to take on
Heavyweight World Champion Wladimir Klitschko on
September 11 in Frankfurt Germany. Peter, who fights for
Top Rank has promised a knockout victory. Peter has
trained the last two months in Big Bear, Ca.. He is
going to Germany with manager Ivaylo Gotsev and chief
trainer Abel Sanchez.
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Daniel Ponce De Leon vs. Antonio Escalante
Opens Mosley vs. Mora PPV Telecast |
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On a night celebrating the Bicentennial of
Mexican Independence, it is only fitting that two Mexican
warriors open up the star-studded September 18 pay-per-view
telecast from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, as former World
Champion Daniel Ponce De Leon of Chihuahua squares off against
Ciudad Juarez native Antonio Escalante in what promises to be a
bona-fide Fight of the Year candidate.
The 12-round WBO Featherweight Eliminator kicks off the
pay-per-view telecast which also includes a main event featuring
Five-Time World Champion Sugar Shane Mosley facing off against
former World Champion Sergio "The Latin Snake" Mora, Mexican
phenom Saul "Canelo" Alvarez facing former World Champion Carlos
"Tata" Baldomir and top junior welterweight contender "Vicious"
Victor Ortiz taking on former World Champion "Vicious" Vivian
Harris.
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Jason Booth Has Already Felt Molitor's Power |
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JASON BOOTH reckons he knows what it is like to
be whacked by Steve Molitor even though he has never faced him.
Booth (35-5) faces the toughest test of his career when he
challenges for Molitor’s (32-1) IBF world super-bantamweight
title at Houghton-le-Spring’s Rainton Meadows Arena on Saturday
September 11.
The Nottingham boxer got a close up of the slick Canadian, when
Molitor outpointed his younger brother, Nicky in a Commonwealth
bantamweight title fight almost eight years go.
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Jose Reynoso vs. Hector Serrano Headline
"Lock 'N Loaded III" On Sept. 17 In Ontario, Ca. |
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Boxing fans of the Inland Empire will be treated
to a crossroads main event featuring two of the region's top
140-pound prospects on Friday, September 17 when Thompson Boxing
Promotions in association with Fox Sports en Español and
sponsored by Lucas Oil, presents a six-bout card billed as "LOCK
'N LOADED III" at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California.
Jose "El Niño" Reynoso (12-3-1, 1 KO) will face his toughest
nemesis Hector "Teco" Serrano (13-0, 5 KOs) who will put his
undefeated record on the line in the scheduled 10-round
headliner for the vacant WBC Latino Light Welterweight Title.
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Goossen Tutor Promotions Signs
Undefeated Bantamweight Michael Ruiz Jr. |
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He’s undefeated, hungry, and a young professional
athlete with talent and today Fresno native bantamweight
prospect Michael Ruiz, Jr. signed with Goossen Tutor Promotions.
Ruiz (5-0, 2 KOs), who made his pro-debut on a Goossen Tutor
fight card at Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino earlier this year,
has an impressive amateur background most recently having earned
a Silver medal in the 2009 National Golden Gloves and a Bronze
medal in the U.S. Mens Open National Championship.
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‘The Boxing 360 Series’ To Be
Launched In New York City |
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“The Boxing 360 Series,” presented by Bob Duffy’s
Ring Promotions and sponsored by Boxing 360, will include three
New York City-based shows in 2010, starting September 24 at
Plattduetsche Park Restaurant in Franklin Square. Other series
dates are tentatively set for November 4 and December 10.
“We want to keep the fighters in our stable busy and take the
company to the next level,” Boxing 360 Director of Boxing Bob
Duffy explained. “We’re committed to fighters we’ve signed and
are looking to sign more talent. There are a lot of talented
boxers in New York City but not enough shows. Not all of the
fighters on our shows will be with Boxing 360. We’re open to
working with other promoters to keep fighters fighting.”
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On This Day: Sept 2 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2002, Liverpool, NSW,
Australia:
Anthony Mundine KO'd Soon Botes in the 3rd round to win
the Vacant WBA Pan African Super Middleweight Title and
the PABA Super-Middleweight Title.
2001, Choctaw, Mississippi:
Fres Oquendo TKO'd Obed Sullivan in the 11th round -NABF
Heavyweight Title.
Calvin Brock TKO'd Lewis Gilbert in the 1st round
2000, Magdeburg, Germany:
Sven Ottke won a 12 round SD over Charles Brewer to
retain the IBF Super-Middleweight Title.
Mexico City, Mexico:
Jhonny Gonzalez KO'd Arturo Hernandez in the 3rd round
Manaugua, Nicarauga:
Adonis Rivas won a 12 round UD over Joel Zarate to
retain the WBO Super-Flyweight title.
El Paso, Texas:
Erik Morales TKO'd Kevin Kelley in the 7th round to win
the WBC Featherweight (Interim) Title.
Diego Corrales TKO'd Angel Manfredy in the 3rd round to
win the IBF and IBA Super-Featherweight Titles.
1995, Entre Rios, Argentina:
Marcelo Dominguez TKO'd Reinaldo Gimenez in the 12th
round to retain the WBC Cruiserweight Title.
London, England:
Frank Bruno won a 12 round UD over Oliver McCall to win
the WBC Heavyweight Title.
Virgil Hill won a 12 round UD over Drake Thadzi to
retain the WBA Light-Heavyweight Title.
Nigel Benn KO'd Danny Perez in the 7th round to retain
the WBC Super-Middleweight Title.
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Pacquiao Vs. Margarito
Los Angeles Press Conference Videos |
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Welterweight Champ Manny Pacquiao
and Antonio Margarito met on Tuesday in Los Angeles to
officially announce their Top Rank promoted fight that will take
place in Dallas, Texas on November 13. This was a fantastic
event that was full of action you will not want to miss. From
the fighters on the podium to round table interviews and a case
closing speech from Bob Arum this was a day that Pound4Pound was
proud to be on hand for. You will want to see all this footage.
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Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito
Tickets On Sale Sept. 18 |
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Ten-time world champions CONGRESSMAN MANNY
PACQUIAO and ANTONIO MARGARITO, of the Philippines and México,
respectively, collide in the most exciting and intriguing fight
of the year with the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) super
welterweight championship and the No. 1 pound for pound title at
stake.
Pacquiao and Margarito boast a combined record of 89-9-2 (65
KOs) -- a winning percentage of 89% and a victory by knockout
ratio of 73%.
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"Sucra" Ray Oliveira Returns vs. Joey "KO Kid" Spina |
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Former world title challenger “Sucra” Ray
Oliveira returns to the ring October 2nd for the first time in
more than five years against world rated light heavyweight Joey
“KO Kid” Spina, headlining the “Last Man Standing” card, in Fox
Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
“Last Man Standing” is being presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s
Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), in association
with Foxwoods Resort Casino.
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Lindsay's Got Two Fights On His Mind |
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MARTIN LINDSAY has his eye on two fights in the
next few days, but will only be landing his bombs in one of
them.
The British featherweight champion (16-0) faces Kenyan southpaw
David Kiilu (33-10-2) in a non-title eight rounder at Rainton
Meadows Arena, Houghton-le-Spring on Saturday 11th September.
He also has one eye on this Saturday’s Commonwealth championship
clash between John Simpson and Stephen Smith – where the winner
will become his mandatory challenger.
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Jeffries In Trainer Break-Up |
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TONY JEFFRIES has split with trainer Bobby Rimmer
after 18 months together.
The Olympic bronze medallist (7-0-1) is being trained by Sean
Casey for his next fight at Rainton Meadows Arena,
Houghton-le-Spring on Saturday 11th September.
After the Sunderland boxer’s next fight, a major announcement
will be made regarding a new full-time trainer.
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October 2 Hitz Boxing Event Taking Shape |
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The Hitz Boxing event scheduled for October 2 at
the "Venue" in the Horseshoe Casino, in Hammond, Indiana, will
feature several prominent Chicago-based fighters in addition to
Irish middleweight prospect Andy Lee (22-1, 16 KOs).
Scheduled to see action at the latest installment of "Fight
Night at the Horseshoe" are comebacking middleweight "Macho"
Miguel Hernandez (20-11, 10 KO's), blood-and-guts junior
middleweight Henry "Western Warrior" Coyle (11-2, 10 KOs),
talented welterweight Achour Esho (8-0, 5 KOs), middleweight
knockout artist Josh Crouch (6-1, 6 KOs) and up-and-coming light
welterweight Russell Fiore (4-0-1, 4 KOs).
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Jensen Strauss Boxing Limitee
To Represent Al Bernstein |
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Jensen Strauss Boxing Limitee now has exclusive
representation rights in Canada for legendary boxing broadcaster
Al Bernstein. Michael Schmidt, on behalf of Jensen Strauss, made
the announcement today, and added, “Al’s name and associated
branding is astounding, and we look forward to representing him
and collaborating with him on projects.”
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On This Day: Sept 1 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Madgeburg, Germany:
Sven Ottke won a 12 round UD over James Butler to retain
the IBF Super-Middleweight Championship.
Yokohama, Japan:
Veeraphol Sahaprom retained the WBC Bantamweight title
when he and Toshiaki Nishioka fought to a 12 round Draw.
El Paso, Texas:
Juan Lazcano KO'd Julio Alvarez in the 4th round to win
the NABF Lightweight Title.
Juan Diaz won an 8 round SD over Ubaldo Hernandez
Francisco Bojado TKO'd Jesse Varela in the 1st round
Jeff Lacy KO;d Anthony Greeley in the 1st round.
2000, Los Mochis, Mexico:
Humberto Soto KO'd Ivan Valle in the 1st round to win
the WBC Mundo Hispano Featherweight Title.
Brakpan, South Africa:
Dingaan Thobela KO'd Glenn Catley in the 12th Round to
win the WBC Super-Middleweight Title.
Cassius Baloyi KO'd Baudilio in the 1st round to retain
the WBU Featherweight Title.
Sebastian Rothman TKO'd Kelly Oliver in the 10th round
to retain the WBU Cruiserweight Title.
1984, Nassau, The Bahamas:
Trevor Berbick TKO'd Andros Barr to retain the
Commonwealth (British Empire) Heavyweight Title.
Youngstown, Ohio:
Harry Arroyo TKO'd Charlie Brown in the 8th round to
retain the IBF Lightweight Title.
1983, Los Angeles, California:
Alberto Davila KO'd Francisco Bejines in the 12th round
to win the Vacant WBC Bantamweight Title.
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Pacquiao vs. Margarito Los Angeles Media Tour |
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Photo: Bret "The Threat" Newton
Congressman MANNY PACQUIAO and the
“Tijuana Tornado” ANTONIO MARGARITO, boasting 10 world
titles between them, along with Hall of Fame promoter
BOB ARUM, began their coast-to-coast media tour today to
launch the promotion of PACQUIAO vs. MARGARITO, World
Super Welterweight Championship. Both fighters showed
huge respect towards the other.
Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Cowboys
Stadium and MP Promotions, Pacquiao vs. Margarito will
take place, Saturday, November 13, at Cowboys Stadium in
Arlington, TX. and will be produced and distributed live
on HBO Pay-Per-View®, beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m.
PT.
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Kimbo Slice Begins Boxing Career |
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Report & Photos By William
Trillo
One of the most recognizable faces in MMA
fighting, Kimbo Slice has picked up and moved to
Southern California as he prepares to begin his
professional boxing career. Slice recently signed a deal
with Boxing Promoter Gary Shaw with the intentions of
climbing into the squared circle as a pure boxer
sometime before the end of the year.
The 6’1” Slice showed up to The Maywood Gym Monday
morning and with Gary Shaw looking on Slice wrapped up
his hands and got his boxing career under way.
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WBC Super Welterweight World Title
Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito |
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The World Boxing Council received a request from
Top Rank Inc. to approve the bout between Manny Pacquiao and
Mexican fighter, Antonio Margarito, for the WBC Super
Welterweight world title, to be held at the Dallas Cowboys
Stadium this coming November 13th.
The voting in favor of the fight was unanimous by the Board of
Governors, as it is considered to be one of the great bouts that
can be held in these times between two great fighters.
The title was vacated when former world champion, Sergio
Martinez, decided to do so, after winning the WBC Middleweight
world title when he defeated Kelly Pavlik last April 17th.
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Juan Manuel Lopez vs. Rafael Marquez
Rescheduled For Nov. 6 |
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The World Boxing Organization (WBO) featherweight
championship fight between undefeated titlist Juan Manuel
“JuanMa” Lopez, of Caguas, Puerto Rico, and Rafael Marquez, of
México City has been rescheduled for Saturday, Nov. 6, live on
SHOWTIME® (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) at the MGM
Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The 12-round championship bout, originally set for Sept. 18, had
to be rescheduled after Marquez injured his right thumb two
weeks ago.
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Sturm vs. Lorenzo Heating Up |
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Photo: G. Uebe - ARENA
WBA Super Champion Felix Sturm and
Giovanni Lorenzo were face to face for the first time at
today’s press conference for their middleweight title
fight this Saturday (Sept. 4) in Cologne, Germany.
"There’s no doubt about me winning the fight and
becoming champion of the world", said Lorenzo who showed
up in a jersey of local soccer team Borussia
Mönchengladbach; Gladbach had won a clash with local
rivals Bayer Leverkusen with 6-3 on Sunday afternoon.
"The team of Gladbach inspired me. They were the
underdogs, they played in front of Leverkusen’s home
crowd and they scored a very convincing and impressing
win. That’s exactly what I will do next Saturday.
Gladbach scored 6 goals – I will score 6 knockdowns.
When I heard that Sturm is from Leverkusen like
yesterday’s losers things were very clear to me: I will
be the new champion."
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Kameda Awarded Split Decision After Wrong Scores Read A Draw;
Rematch With Jamoye Ordered |
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On Saturday, August 28, WBC Youth bantamweight
champion Stephane Jamoye, from Belgium, fought Tomoki Kameda,
from Japan, in Mazatlan, Mexico.
The fight was very close and exciting. The announcement given by
the ring announcer was a draw.
The supervisor appointed for the fight found his human error
while making his report some time after the fight and held a
meeting with ring officials Stephen Blea and Curtis Trasher from
the U.S.A., where it was confirmed that the officials scorecards
showed Tomoki Kameda winning by split decision.
The WBC confirms Tomoki Kameda as the new Youth world
bantamweight champion.
I am hereby ordering a rematch between Tomoki Kameda and
Stephane Jamoye, as this fight was very close and the former
champion deserves to be given another opportunity just as he did
last Saturday night.
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Beibut Shumenov WBA/IBA Light Heavyweight World Champ On Fast
Track To Boxing Stardom |
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WBA and IBA Light Heavyweight World Champion
Beibut Shumenov took the fast track to become world champion,
establishing a weight-class record along the way, and now he
wants to accelerate his road to stardom.
Shumenov is set on a mission to unify the titles starting with
his next bout, hopefully before the year is out.
“I want a unification fight next,” Shumenov said. “I’m ready to
fight any of the other champions now. (Jean) Pascal and (Tavoris)
Cloud are both good champions and I’d love to fight either one.
Throw in world champion Jurgen Brahmer, too. My goal is to unify
the titles. I have a lot of respect for all of the other
champions but I want their titles.”
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On This Day: Aug 31 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1996, Dublin, Ireland:
Naseem Hamed TKO'd Manuel Medina in the 11th round to
retain the WBO Featherweight Title.
Tom Johnson won a 12 round UD over Ramon Guzman to
retain the IBF Featherweight Title.
Nate Miller TKO'd James Heath in the 7th round to retain
the WBA Cruiserweight title.
Palma de Mallorca, Spain:
Adolpho Washington won a 12 round UD over Tortsten May
to win the Vacant IBF Cruiserweight Title.
1989, Inglewood, California:
Daniel Zaragoza TKO'd Frankie Duarte in the 10th round
to retain the WBC Super-Bantamweight Title.
1984, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Pinklon Thomas won a 12 round MD over Tim Witherspoon to
win the WBC Heavyweight Title.
David Bey won a 12 round UD over Greg Page to win the
Vacant USBA Heavyweight Title.
Michael Dokes Won a 10 round UD over Mike Jameson
Mike Weaver TKO'd Billy Joe Thomas in the 7th round.
1983, Albuquerque, New Mexico:
Jerry Quarry KO'd Lupe Guerra in the 1st round.
1981, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Animal Frank Fletcher KO'd Ernie Singletary in the 8th
round to win the USBA Middleweight Title.
Anthony Fletcher won an 8 round MD over Livingstone
Bramble.
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Billy’s Boxing Blog
Super Six Walls Come Crumblin’ Down |
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By William Trillo
Photo-Chop: Bret "The Threat"
When I got the email from Showtime that
gave the bad news about Mikkel Kessler being forced to
pull out of the Super Six tournament my kneejerk
reaction was to hit the keyboard and pound out an “I
Told You So” blog. But as I got to the end of the email
the Showtime executive closed by saying if there were
any questions to feel free to contact him, I calmed
down. That invite to respond seemed sincere enough…so I
did.
Well as I write this blog four full days have passed and
I have heard not zippo from anyone at Showtime. Not a
quick note asking me to please be patient, that more
information would be coming shortly, nor did I get a
quick blast telling me to stick my email were the sun
does not shine…NOTHING!
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Chazz Witherspoon TKO 7 Livin Castillo
Photo Gallery
Photos: "Sugar" Ray Bailey |
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Including:
Farrah Ennis TKO 3 Reggie Pena
Isiah Seldon TKO 1 Jason Johns
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Witherspoon Comes From
Behind To Stop Castillo In 7 |
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Top American Heavyweight Chazz “The Gentleman”
Witherspoon came off his longest lay off and struggled through
the first six rounds of his scheduled ten round bout with Livin
Castillo only to come out for round seven and score a thrilling
knockout that headlined a great night a great night of boxing
that was promoted by Mike Brestle’s Spartan Fight Promotions at
the Trump Taj Mahal Grand Ballroom.
After a pretty even first round, Castillo began to land numerous
long left hands to the body and head and it looked like
Witherspoon was a bit befuddled.
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On This Day: Aug 30 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Pasadena, California:
Peter Manfredo won a 5 round UD over Miguel Espino
(Fight shown as Part of NBC's "The Contender"
2003, Munich, Germany:
Wlad Klitschko KO'd Fabio Moli in the 1st round to win
the Vacant WBA International Heavyweight Title.
2002, New York, New York:
Brian Viloria won a 12 round UD over Juan Lagos to win
the Vacant NABF Flyweight Title.
Paul Malinggi TKO'd Anthony Simpkins in the 2nd Round
Tarvis Simms won a 6 round UD over Derrick Whitley
Luis Collazo won a 6 round UD over Vincent Harris
1998, Chester, West Virginia:
Antonio Tarver KO'd Rocky Gannon in the 2nd round
Paul Spadafora TKO'd David Thomas in the 2nd round.
1997, Nongkhai, Thailand:
Ratanapol Sor Vorapin TKO'd Wellington Vicente in the
2nd round to retain the IBF Minimumweight Title.
1996, Reading, Pennsylvania:
Lonnie Bradley won a 12 round UD over Simon Brown to
retain the WBO Middleweight Title.
Steve Little won a 12 round UD over Joaquin Velasquez to
win the Vacant IBC Super-Middleweight Title.
1993, Kansas City, Missouri:
Tommy Morrison TKO'd Tim Tomashek in the 4th round to
retain the WBO Heavyweight Title.
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Leyla & Yuri Foreman Celebrate Labor Day |
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Labor Day came early for Leyla and Yuri Foreman
today with the birth of their first child. The Foreman’s baby
boy, who has not been named yet, arrived 4 a.m. ET at Methodist
Hospital in Brooklyn and weighed-in at six pounds, 12 ounces.
Even better, he arrived on Leyla’s birthday.
"I am a new Dad, which is such an amazing experience,” Foreman
told Top Rank public relations director Lee Samuels. “There is
nothing like this. I am in awe."
Foreman (28-1, 8 KOs), a former World Boxing Association super
welterweight champion and the first Israeli world champion
boxer, lost his title to Miguel Cotto last June when he suffered
a severe knee injury during the fight and was unable to
continue. After having successful reconstructive surgery,
Foreman spent the summer rehabilitating his knee and is hoping
to begin light running in approximately two weeks.
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Samuel Peter Teleconference Transcript |
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Sam Peter: I have a lot to prove. I have a
chance to redeem myself from the 2005 fight. It is going to be a
great fight. I am getting another chance to prove that I am the
best heavyweight champion in all. The loss was a bad mistake.
This time I am going to prove that I can become a champion
again. For sure, on September 11 in Germany it is going to be a
great fight. I don’t have much to say because I know that my
gloves will speak for me in the ring.
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On This Day: Aug 29 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Reading, Pennsylvania:
Kermit Cintron won a 10 round UD over Jesus Valverde
Calvin Brock TKO'd Shane Swartz in the 7th round
Tacoma, Washington:
Kingsley Ikeke TKO'd Kenny Ellis in the 6th round to win
the Vacant NABF Middleweight Title and retain the WBO
NABO Middleweight Titles.
1999, Osaka, Japan:
Veeraphol Sahaprom TKO'd Joichiro Tatsuyoshi in the 7th
round to retain the WBC Bantamweight Title.
1998, Seoul, Korea:
In Joo Cho won a 12 round SD over Gerry Penalosa to win
the WBC Super-Flyweight Title
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Mauricio Pastrana TKO'd Carlos Murillo in the 9th round.
Pastrana had failed to make 108 lbs and was stripped of
the IBF Light-Flyweight Title.
Johnny Tapia won a 10 round UD over Carlos Hernandez
Agapito Sanchez won a 10 round UD over Nestor Lopez
1994, Melbourne, Australia:
Kostya Tszyu TKO'd Pedro Sanchez in the 4th round
Inglewood, California:
Harold Grey won a 12 round SD over Julio Cesar Borboa to
win the IBF Super-Flyweight Title.
1993, San Jose, Costa Rica:
Humberto Aranda TKO'd Ricardo Mayorga in the 6th round (Mayorga's
Pro-Debut)
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“Unification” - Sergura Stops Calderon In 8 |
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COLISEO MARIO “QUIJOTE” MORALES, GUAYNABO,
PUERTO RICO
Photos: Jose Perez PRBBP
(WBO & WBA TítuloMini Flyweight Titles –
12 Rounds)
GIOVANNI SEGURA – VS. IVÁN CALDERÓN –
Guerrero, México (25-1, 21KOs) Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
(34-1-1, 6KOs)
Segura won by KO at 1:34 of the eight round to unify the
WBA and WBO titles.
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Saturday Night Quick Results |
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Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires,Argentina
Promoter: Estadio Luna Park
Light welterweight Marcos Rene Maidana decisions DeMarcus Corley
over 12.
Interim WBA World light welterweight title.
Metropolis, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Promoter:GYM Promotions
Light welterweight Omri Lowther drops decision to Henry Lundy
over 10 of the dullest rounds of 2010.
90-100 | 92-98 | 90-100
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James "Tap Out" Toney, Stopped In One By Couture |
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James Toney's debut into the MMA world at UFC 118
was over in just 3:19 of the very first round after 47 year old
Randy Couture prompted a tap out with a triangle choke hold.
Toney showed no knowledge of the sport once on the ground, as
Couture opened up a cut on the top of Toney's head with multiple
punches. Toney just laid there, defenseless, and unsure what to
do. Couture locked Toney's head and arm in a triangle choke to
which Toney could not get out of and was forced to tap out.
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Weights From Puerto Rico - PPV |
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Photo: Jose Perez - PRBBP
Ivan Calderon 107.8 vs. Giovanni Segura
107.9
Jovanne Fuentes 112.3 vs. Mcwilliams Arroyo 113.3
Héctor Marengo 135 vs. José González 135
Sigfredo Medina 120.5 vs. Mcjoe Arroyo 118.4
José Ángel Román 145.6 vs. Alexander De Jesús 138
Samuel Santana 137.1 vs. Felix Stkitts 137
Christopher Vélez 140.4 vs. José Carlos Lozada 141
Rey Díaz 136.4 vs. Jeffrey Fontánez 132
Edwin Galarza 136 vs. Alexander Vega 134.7
Venue: Coliseo Mario “Quijote” Morales, Guaynabo, Puerto
Rico
Promoter: PR Best Boxing Promotions
TV: PPV 9PM ET/6PM PT
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Weights From Atlantic City |
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Chazz Witherspoon 231 - Livin Castillo 212
Farah Ennis 173 – Reggie Pena 178
Jose Reyes 138 – Walter Estrada 134
Lavarn Harvell 170 ½ - Nathan Bedwell 169
Isaiah Seldon 160 ½ - Jason Johns 164 ½
Eugene Soto 163 ½ - Maurice Williams 164
VENUE: Trump Taj Mahal
Promoter: Spartan Fight Promotions (Mike Brestle)
First Bell: 8pm est
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Victor Ortiz vs. Vivian Harris
Teleconference Transcript |
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Vivian Harris: I am definitely going to on
September 18th, let the whole world know Vivian Harris always
comes to fight. On September 18th the one "Vicious" is going to
stand up and that's going to be me because I'm very, very
determined to stay on top and to go back on top. That's just my
goal.
Victor Ortiz: I'm just very prepared right now. I listen to
my coaches, and as far as that goes I'm here to win. I know
Vivian is trying to stop me. He just told me right now that
he's going to keep me from reaching my goals. I seem to
disagree with that, but as far as that goes I'm sure we're in
for a good fight because he's a great world champion for a
reason, and I'm number one for a reason as well. I'll be there
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On This Day: Aug 28 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Panama City, Panama:
Vincente Mosquera TKO'd Victor Salgado in the 3rd round.
1999, Bremen, Germany:
Darius Michalczewski TKO'd Montell Griffin in the 4th
round to retain the WBO Light-Heavyweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
David Reid won a 12 round UD over Keith Mullings to
retain the WBA Light-Middleweight Title.
Lance Whitaker won a 12 round SD over Monte Barrett to
win the WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight Title.
Lawrence Clay-Bey won an 8 round UD over Dale Crowe.
1998, Las Vegas, Nevada:
William Joppy TKO'd Roberto Duran in the 3rd round to
retain the WBA Middleweight Title.
Bernard Hopkins retained the IBF Middleweight Title when
his bout with Robert Allen was ruled a NC when Hopkins
sustained an injury after being pushed out of the ring
by the Referee while trying to break up a clinch.
1997, Civitavecchia, Italy:
Silvio Branco TKO'd Gustavo Freda in the 6th round to
retain the WBU Middleweight Title.
1993, Inglewood, California:
Marco Antonio Barrera won a 12 round UD over Eduardo
Ramirez to win the Vacant NABF Super Flyweight Title.
Bismarck, North Dakota:
Virgil Hill won a 12 round UD over Sergio Merani to
retain the WBA Light-Heavyweight Title.
1992, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Maurice Blocker won a 12 round SD over Luis Garcia to
retain the IBF Welterweight Title.
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Rios Wins; Orozco Ready For Next Step |
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Marquez
Ronny Rios rolled to his 12th straight
victory when Leivi Brea folded like a lawn chair and was
counted out by referee Jose Cobian at 2:59 of the fourth
round. Rios v. Brea headlined Golden Boy’s Fight Night
Club at Club Nokia-LA Live fight series. Neither Rios
nor Brea (17-9-3) did much in a slow first round. After
losing a point in the second for a low blow, Rios
finally awoke in the third. Rios let his hands go and
landed several left hooks to the body. Rios (12-0)
opened the fourth as he closed the third and dropped
Brea with a well placed left hook. After rising, Brea
backed to the opposite corner where Rios pursued with
bad intentions. Rios landed another hook and Brea
dropped to his knees. When referee Jose Cobian picked up
the count Brea contested the call and quit on his knees.
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Erik “Terrible” Morales In Bull Ring
Sept. 11 Headlining ‘Mexican Fiesta’ PPV |
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Five-time world champion in three different
weight classes, Erik “Terrible” Morales, continues his heralded
comeback September 11 headlining the “Mexican Fiesta”
pay-per-view show live from Mexico City.
Morales (49-6, 34 KOs), rated No. 2 by the World Boxing Council,
will also continue a tradition by fighting outdoors in the
famous Plaza de Toros bull ring against WBU champion Willie
“Hands of Steel” Limond (33-2, 8 KOs) for the vacant WBC Diamond
Super Lightweight Championship.
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Lindsay Not Overlooking "The Silent Danger" |
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Belfast's Martin Lindsay may not be in title
action on September 11th but the British featherweight champion
faces a dangerous assignment none the less.
Lindsay (16-0-0) takes on former WBF Intercontinental champion
David Kiilu in an eight round contest on the undercard of Jason
Booth's challenge to IBF champion Steve Molitor.
Kiilu, 37, has won his last three fights by stoppage and despite
his age is a dangerous puncher with 19 wins inside the distance.
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Travis Wants Groves Threesome |
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TRAVIS DICKINSON wants to sock it to George
Groves by scoring a hat-trick against the Commonwealth
super-middleweight champion.
The unbeaten Durham fighter beat Groves twice as an amateur,
including a Junior ABA final win by first round KO.
Dickinson (6-0) is making great progress as a professional and
boxes at Houghton-le-Spring’s Rainton Meadows Arena on Saturday
September 11 when he faces Welsh champion Shon Davies (7-6).
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Juan Carlos Burgos Ready To Battle
For Featherweight World Title |
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#1 WBC Featherweight contender Juan Carlos Burgos
(25-0, 18 KOs) is ready and willing to fight and he made it
clear upon hearing yesterday’s news that the World Boxing
Council has mandated him for a bout for the Featherweight World
Title against an opponent that has yet to be named. The
announcement was made on the heels of the news that current
featherweight champion Elio Rojas, of the Dominican Republic,
suffered a severe injury that will prevent him from fighting for
several months.
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Golden Boy Promotions Signs Mikael Zewski |
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Host to a new wave of world-class fighters,
Canada has become a hotbed of boxing talent and today, Golden
Boy Promotions is pleased to announce the signing of their first
Canadian-born boxer, unbeaten junior middleweight prospect
Mikael Zewski (4-0, 3 KO's).
"This is an exciting day in the history of Golden Boy Promotions
as we are pleased to welcome Mikael Zewski, our first Canadian
boxer, to the team," said Oscar de la Hoya, President of Golden
Boy Promotions. "With packed arenas and some of the game's most
exciting fighters emerging from around the country, the Canadian
boxing market is exploding. We believe we have one of those
exciting fighters in Mikael and we're expecting big things from
him in the coming years."
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Manager Gary Hyde Signs
British Amateur Mark Heffron |
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Noted worldwide boxing manager Gary Hyde today
announced the signing of British amateur standout Mark Heffron
to an exclusive contract. Hyde also manages 2-time Olympic gold
medalist Guillermo Rigondeaux and European super middleweight
champion Lolenga Mock.
“I’m excited to sign Mark Heffron,” the Cork, Ireland-based Hyde
said. “Freddie Roach told me this kid’s a huge talent and he
advised me to sign him. Our plan is to keep him busy, starting
with his pro debut September 5th in Wolverhampton, England and
then, hopefully, five more fights before this year is out.”
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Dennis Hasson vs. Tommie Speller -
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Undefeated super middleweight Dennis “The
Assassin” Hasson and fellow-Philadelphian Tommie “Big Poppa”
Speller meet in the scheduled eight-round semifinal on Saturday
evening, Sept. 25, in the Grand Ballroom at Bally’s Atlantic
City.
The scheduled 12-round main event features Teon Kennedy, of
Philadelphia, against Alex Becerra, of El Paso, TX, for the
vacant North American Boxing Association (NABA) super
bantamweight title. First of seven bouts begins at 7.30 p.m.
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On This Day: Aug 27 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2000, Osaka, Japan:
Masamori Tokuyama won a 12 round UD over In Joo Cho to
win the WBC Super-Flyweight Title.
1999, Tijuana, Mexico:
Jesus Chavez TKO'd Armando Bosquez in the 4th round to
win the NABF Super Featherweight Title.
Augusta, Georgia:
Vernon Forrest TKO'd Santiago Samaniego in the 7th round
to retain the NABF Welterweight Title.
1998, Atlanta, Georgia:
Jameel McCline KO'd Kimmuel Odum in the 4th round
Houston, Texas:
Joe Mesi KO'd Martin Lopez in the 3rd round.
1994, Bushkill, Pennsylvania:
Jake Rodriguez TKO'd George Scott in the 9th round to
retain the IBF Light-Welterweight Title.
Cardiff, Wales:
Chris Eubank TKO'd Sam Storey in the 7th round to retain
the WBO Super-Middleweight Title.
1977, San Juan, Puerto Rico:
Sam Serrano won a 15 round UD over Apollo Yoshio to
retain the WBA Super-Featherweight Title.
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Antonio Margarito Statement |
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"I want to thank the state of Texas for granting
me a boxing license which enables me to continue my passion for
the sport of boxing in the United States.
"I have dedicated my life to giving the fans of the sport
entertainment and excitement.
"On November 13, this great opportunity will ultimately be
fulfilled when I battle Manny Pacquiao."
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An Exciting Night Of Boxing Action On
Tonight's Edition Of "Fight Night Club" |
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Some of boxing's top young talent will be
featured on the Thursday, August 26 edition of the hit series
"Fight Night Club," when Golden Boy Promotions and AEG bring a
night of explosive boxing action featuring Ronny Rios from L.A.
LIVE's Club Nokia.
In the evening's main event, Santa Ana's Ronny Rios (11-0, 5
KO's) battles the Dominican Republic's Leivi Brea (17-8-3, 9
KO's) in a six-round junior lightweight bout, while in a six
round co-featured bout, San Diego junior welterweight Antonio
Orozco (7-0, 5 KO's) will face Culiacan, Mexico's Humberto Tapia
(15-14-1, 8 KO's).
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Weights From Los Angeles - "Fight Night Club" - FSN |
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Ronny Rios 127.6 vs. Leivi Brea 127
Armando Dorantes 145.8 vs. Sergio De La Torre 144.2
Jonathan Bobadilla 135.2 vs. Juan Figueroa 139
Antonio Orozco 141.4 vs. Humberto Tapia 142
Salvador Rios 146.8 vs. Stephen Rubalcava 146.8
Bastie Samir 163.2 vs. Jacob Alvarez 156.8
Venue: Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California
Promoter: Golden Boy
TV: Fox Sports Net
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Calderon vs. Segura This Saturday In Puerto Rico |
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Photo: Jose Perez - PRBBP
Junior Flyweight Champions Iván "Iron
Boy" Calderón and Giovanni Segura will meet this
Saturday, August 28, in the card Unification at Mario "Quijote"
Morales Coliseum in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico in a
presentation of PR Best Boxing Promotions to be
televised on Pay Per View.
Calderón (34-0-1, 6 KOs) is the WBO 108 pounds champion,
while Segura (24-1, 20 KOs) is the WBA champion. This
bout is the first world title unification made in Puerto
Rico.
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Froch Is Backing Booth |
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CARL FROCH is backing Jason Booth to give
Nottingham another world champion next month.
Booth (35-5) challenges for the Canadian’s (32-1) IBF belt at
Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton-le-Spring on Saturday 11th
September.
Froch who controversially lost his WBC crown to Mikkel Kessler
in April is currently preparing for an October showdown against
Arthur Abraham.
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Matt Remillard Calls Out Juan Carlos Burgos
For WBC Mandatory Position |
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Undefeated featherweight Matt “The Sharp Shooter”
Remillard is ready for his next fight and has his long range
scope set on Juan Carlos Burgos, the World Boxing Council’s #1
rated featherweight.
“I’m ready to fight him tomorrow. Burgos is similar to me, we’re
both young, all-action fighters and the WBC has mandated that he
fight the highest rated available contender. I’m looking at the
rankings and numbers 2 through 6 all have fights scheduled” said
the Hartford, Connecticut native Remillard.
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Notre Dame's Mike Lee Returns To
The Ring On Sept. 11 In Las Vegas |
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Notre Dame Boxing Champion Mike Lee will make his
return to action on Saturday, September 11th against Las Vegas
native Alex Rivera in a scheduled four round light heavyweight
bout in The Pearl Theatre at The Palms Casino and Resort in Las
Vegas.
The Lee/Rivera bout is a feature attraction to the HBO broadcast
of “The Battle of Champions” featuring the World Featherweight
Championship bout between Cuba’s Yuriorkis Gamboa and Mexican
veteran Orlando Salido.
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Orozco Ready For The Nokia Live |
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For professional boxers, their careers tend to be
a series of tests. How they overcome those challenges determines
how successful they will be. This Thursday night, unbeaten light
welterweight Antonio Orozco (7-0, 5KOs) faces his first true
trial in his young career when he faces the much more
experienced Humberto Tapia (15-14-1, 8KOs) of Tijuana, MX. The
six round bout will be the semi-main event for the Nokia Live
fight card presented by Golden Boy Promotions and it will also
mark the first time Orozco fights under the Espinoza Boxing Club
banner.
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On This Day: Aug 26 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2000, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Fernando Vargas TKO'd Ross Thompson in the 4th round to
retain the IBF Light-Middleweight Title.
1996, Tokyo, Japan:
Yuri Arbachkov TKO'd Takato Tokuchi in the 9th round to
retain the WBC Flyweight Title.
1995, Belfast, Northern Ireland:
Eammon Loughran TKO'd Tony Gannarelli in the 6th round
to retain the WBO Welterweight Title.
Chicago, Illinois:
Kennedy McKinney TKO'd John Lowey in the 8th round to
win the Vacant WBU Super-Bantamweight Title.
Hasim Rahman TKO'd Carl McGrew in the 1st round
Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Pernell Whitaker won a 12 round UD over Gary Jacobs to
Retain the WBC Welterweight Title.
David Tua TKO'd Mauricio Villegas in the 6th round.
Andrew Golota TKO'd West Turner in the 1st round.
1994, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Hector Acero Sanchez won a 12 round SD over Tracy Harris
Patterson to win the WBC Super-Bantamweight Title.
1989, Talcahuano, Chile:
Raul Perez TKO'd Cardenio Ulloa in the 8th round to
retain the WBC Bantamweight Title.
1983, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic:
Leonardo Cruz won a 15 round UD over Cleo Garcia to
retain the WBA Super-Bantamweight Title.
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Eye Injury Forces Mikkel Kessler Out
Of Super Six World Boxing Classic
Ken Hershman of SHOWTIME Vows,
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Team Sauerland regrets to inform the boxing world
that WBC Super Middleweight Champion Mikkel Kessler has been
forced to pull out of the Super Six World Boxing Classic due to
an eye injury. His title defence against Allan Green in Herning,
Denmark on September 25 has been cancelled.
“This is the most disappointing moment of my boxing career,”
Kessler said. “After defeating Carl Froch, I was on the way to
win the tournament, so pulling out now really hurts. The eye
problem has bothered me since the beginning of the Super Six in
my preparation for the bout against Andre Ward. It also bothered
me in the fights against Ward and Froch, and in my training for
the fight against Green it has become unbearable. I have
consulted leading experts in Denmark and Germany and they have
advised me to take a break from boxing so that the problem can
heal. I have been assured that it will heal completely and that
I will be back in the ring next year. As a fair sportsman, I do
not want to delay the Super Six, which is still the best thing
that has happened to boxing for a long time. I wish my fellow
contestants the best of luck - may the best man win. I will be
there to fight the winner in 2011.”
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Statement From Lou DiBella Regarding The Cancellation Of Allan
Green vs. Mikkel Kessler |
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On Wednesday morning it was announced by
Sauerland Events, promoter of WBC super middleweight champion
Mikkel Kessler, that due to an eye injury, Kessler was forced to
pull out of the SHOWTIME Super Six: World Boxing Classic
tournament. As a result, Kessler’s next scheduled tournament
bout, a defense of his title vs. Allan Green, has been called
off.
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Q&A: Selcuk Aydin |
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Unbeaten Turkish welterweight star Selcuk Aydin
is on collision course with WBC champion Andre Berto. But does
ARENA’s "Mini-Tyson" feel he is ready for the big shot yet and
what does he say about his performance in his last fight against
"Jo-Jo" Dan back in June? Let’s ask him...
Selcuk, how did you recover from your last fight on June 5th
against "Jo-Jo Dan"?
Aydin: As usual I took some time off to see my family and
friends. But I also analyzed the fight and the special
circumstances surrounding it.
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"Labor Daze" Press Conference Quotes |
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Vladine Biosse: “September 3rd is
what it is. From me you will get what you always get, the best
in me. Day in, day out, I put in the time –four times a day or 2
times a day – to perform. This is a business and decisions are
made about who you’re in with. But it doesn’t matter to me, I’ll
fight anybody. I’m young in this sport with a short amateur
career. I want to thank everyone for helping me grow. I’m being
pushed to catch-up. I’ll be well prepared.”
Eric Estrada: “In my pro debut July 9th a lot of fans came
out for me. They had fun and I won by a second-round knockout. I
learned a lot and made a lot of mistakes. I’ve been working with
my team on a lot of adjustments.”
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Resurgent Spivey Ready For "War At The Shore" |
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Long-time lightweight contender "Dangerous" Dorin
Spivey (37-6, 29 KOs) will return to his home state on August
28, 2010, for the "War at the Shore" a night of professional
boxing and mixed martial arts at the Virginia Beach Convention
Center in Virginia Beach.
Spivey has put together two impressive performances in his last
two fights, first dismantling then NABA Lightweight Champion
Meacher Major in four rounds last November to win the belt and
then scoring a near shutout over 14-3 Tyrell Samuel in April
2010 (Spivey did, however, lose his NABA belt on the scale when
he failed to make 135).
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"Windy City Fight Night 12"
Marches Into UIC Pavilion On Sept. 17 |
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8 Count Productions, HOME OF THE BEST IN CHICAGO
BOXING, has announced details of WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 12, a
sensational night of action packed, world class professional
boxing set for Friday, September 17th at the UIC Pavilion.
Headlining WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 12 is a ten round middleweight
shootout between Ireland’s Andy Lee and Chicago’s Michael
Walker.
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Mosley vs. Mora To Be Shown In Theaters In HD |
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Present and future stars of boxing will collide
on the big screen in 200: Celebrate and Dominate Mosley vs. Mora
LIVE in HD, as part of a Mexican Independence Day Bicentennial
celebration featuring Five-Time and Three-Division World
Champion Sugar Shane Mosley and former World Champion Sergio
"The Latin Snake" Mora in a junior middleweight showdown on
Saturday, September 18 at 9:00 p.m. Eastern / 6:00 p.m. Pacific.
Presented by Golden Boy Promotions and NCM Fathom in high
definition LIVE from the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles to more
than 300 movie theaters nationwide, the event will also feature
rising Mexican phenom Saul "Canelo" Alvarez who squares off
against former World Champion Carlos "Tata" Baldomir and top
junior welterweight contender "Vicious" Victor Ortiz who will
face former World Champion "Vicious" Vivian Harris.
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Judah vs. Clark Tickets On Sale Now |
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Former Undisputed Welterweight and Junior
Welterweight Champion Zab "Super" Judah (39-6, 27 KO's) of
Brooklyn takes the next step in his quest to regain his Junior
Welterweight Crown on Saturday, October 2nd, when he takes on
Michael "Cold Blood" Clark (40-5-1, 18 KO's) of Columbus, Ohio
at Newark's spectacular Prudential Center Arena.
Tickets, priced at $53, $78, $103 and $203 are on sale now at
"The Rock" Box Office and on Ticketmaster.
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On This Day: Aug 25 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Yokohoma, Japan:
Yutaka Niida won a 12 round UD over Chana Poraoin to win
the WBA Minimumweight Title.
1997, Inglewood, California:
Melchor Cob Castro won a 12 round UD over Jesus Chong to
win the WBO Light-Flyweight Title.
1995, Le Cannet, France:
Ike Quartey TKO'd Andrew Murray in the 4th round to
retain the WBA Welterweight Title.
Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Alexander Zolkin won a 12 round MD over Tony Tubbs to
win the NABF Heavyweight Title.
Oleg Maskaev won a 6 round Decision over Joe Thomas
1990, Cancun, Mexico:
Chiquita Gonzales TKO'd Jorge Rivera in the 9th round to
retain the WBC Light-Flyweight Title.
Lewiston, Maine:
Manning Galloway won a 12 round UD over Nika Khumalo to
retain the WBO Welterweight Title.
1985, Jakarta, Indonesia:
Ellyas Pical TKO'd Wayne Mulholland in the 3rd round to
retain the IBF Super-Flyweight Title.
1979, Seoul, Korea:
Antonio Cervantes won a 15 round SD over Kwang-Min Kim
to retain the WBA Light-Welterweight Title.
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Matthysse & Lujan Continue To Hunt For World
Title On HBO Plus' "Next Boxing Generation" |
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Estadio Cubierto Newell's Old Boys in Rosario,
Argentina will be the place to be for Argentine boxing fans on
Friday, August 27 as Lucas Matthysse and Sebastian Lujan step
into the ring against seasoned foes in bouts which will be
broadcast throughout Latin America on HBO Plus' "Next Boxing
Generation" and on TeleFutura's "Sólo Boxeo Tecate" in the
United States and Puerto Rico.
In the 12-round main event, the WBO Latino junior welterweight
title will be on the line when the unbeaten Matthysse takes on
Mexican veteran Rogelio Castaneda in a highly anticipated
rematch of their 2008 bout. The co-main event of the evening,
scheduled for ten rounds, will see Lujan tackle Colombia's
Emilio Julio for the WBC Latino welterweight title.
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DiBella Entertainment Roster Continues To Grow, Adds Detroit
Prospect Brian Mihtar To The Fold |
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DiBella Entertainment’s ever expanding roster of
world champions, top contenders, and the best prospects in
boxing continues to grow with the signing of hard punching
Detroit product Brian “The Lion” Mihtar (13-1, 10 KOs).
Mihtar, 30, has won four straight since his lone career setback,
a tight six round decision loss to veteran Chris Gray in 2008.
In his last outing, Mihtar easily outclassed former regional
title challenger Robert Kamya.
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‘Oakey Kokey’ Puts His Weight Behind McIntyre Ahead Of Sept. 11
Showdown With Ambler |
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Former WBU Champion Tony ‘Oakey Kokey’ Oakey
believes that his Light Heavyweight discovery Joel ‘El Toro’
McIntyre, who debuts, against Welsh battler Jamie Ambler on the
Steve Goodwin promoted ‘It’s Personal’ double title show at York
Hall, Bethnal Green on Saturday 11th September, has what it
takes to go all the way in the sport.
Speaking from his Portsmouth home Oakey, who retired in May this
year, said, “Joel McIntyre’s a little protégé of mine. A little
while ago I was asked to have a look at this local lad. I’d
already heard stories about him as he’s from the same little
neighborhood as myself and he fought for the same amateur club I
did.
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Chris Algieri Headlines NYC Show
September 16 At The Capitale |
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On Thursday September 16th, Star Boxing and The
Empire Sports and Entertainment will present an exciting and
entertaining night of professional boxing at the New York City's
famous and luxurious Capitale located in downtown Manhattan.
Headlining the card will be the newest addition to Star Boxing's
growing stable, Huntington's undefeated, Chris Algieri (10-0,
5KO's), as he takes on upset-minded Martin Tucker (7-6, 3KO's)
in an eight round jr. welterweight contest.
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On This Day: Aug 24 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2002, Leipzig, Germany:
Sven Ottke TKO'd Joe Gatti in the 9th round to retain
the IBF Super-Middleweight Title.
Tokyo, Japan:
Sirimongkol Singwangcha KO'd Kengo Nagashima in the 2nd
round to win the WBC Super-Featherweight Title.
Oscar Larrios TKO'd Manabu Fukushima in the 8th round to
win the WBC Super-Bantamweight (Interim) Title.
Carolina, Puerto Rico:
Nelson Dieppa and Jhon Molina fought to a 2nd round TD (Dieppa
cut) Dieppa retains WBO Light Flyweight Title.
Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Juan Diaz won a 12 round UD over Peter Nieves
Kermit Cintron TKO'd Ian MacKillop in the 2nd round.
1996, Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand:
Yokthai Sithoar TKO'd Alimi Goitia in the 8th round to
win the WBA Super-Flyweight Title.
Albuquerque, New Mexico:
Danny Romero KO'd Harold Grey in the 2nd round to win
the IBF Super-Flyweight Title.
1992, Mexico City, Mexico:
Miguel Angel Gonzalez TKO'd Wilfrido Rocha in the 9th
round to win the Vacant WBC Lightweight Title.
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Billy’s Boxing Blog
Thumbs Up Or Thumbs Down? |
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By William Trillo
The boxing weekend could not have got off to a worse start.
Before the weekend of fights could even begin we were told that
Rafael Marquez slammed his hand in a truck door and his thumb
was injured so badly that the scheduled September 18th fight
with Juan Manuel Lopez was postponed indefinitely. With any luck
the fight will take place in 4-5 weeks, but that leaves fight
fans little choice but to get their boxing fix on The Mexican
Holiday weekend by watching the September 18th PPV card from Los
Angeles.
Truthfully I was hoping that Yuriorkis Gamboa, who is fighting
on September 11th in Las Vegas would have been moved up to fill
the Marquez void, but no such luck.
Instead of watching a world title fight on free Showtime fight
fans are now left to purchase the PPV feed offered up by HBO
that features Shane Mosley vs. Sergio Mora in a non title bout.
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Tomasz Adamek: Good For The Heavyweight Division |
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By Tim Donaldson
In a division that seems to have stagnated under the weight of
the giants holding the belts, Tomasz Adamek has breathed in new
life. Although smaller than many in the division, he has proven
that he is a force to be reckoned with, using speed and superior
boxing skills to defeat his much larger opponents. That is
exactly what Adamek did to defeat “Big” Michael Grant.
The “Big” in front of Michael Grant’s name is no exaggeration.
At 6 feet 7 inches, Grant stood a good 4 ½ inches taller than
Adamek, and his reach was nearly an extra ten inches. Standing
there in the middle of the ring before the opening bell, Adamek
looked like the underdog. But the crowd never saw Adamek as an
underdog. They had complete faith in their fighter. Michael
Grant must have thought that he was fighting in Adamek’s native
Poland. At least 95% of the 10,972 strong crowd was there to
support Tomasz Adamek, and Tomasz Adamek did not disappoint his
fans.
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Undercard Results From The Prudential Center |
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By Tim Donaldson
Out of the six fights on the Adamek undercard, two stood out
above the others. The first was the fight between Welterweights
Sadam Ali and Lenin Arroyo. The second was between Junior
Middleweights Joel Julio and Jamaal Davis. Fortunately, for
those who paid for the pay-per-view, these two fights were
televised.
In a division full of talent, Sadam Ali proves to be an exciting
fighter on the fast track to the top. Sadam Ali added his ninth
win and fifth knockout against veteran Lenin Arroyo. From the
opening bell, Ali outclassed Arroyo. Ali proved to be the faster
fighter, landing four or more punches for every one that Arroyo
landed. In the first round, Ali knocked Arroyo into the ropes.
If not for the ropes, it looked as though Arroyo could have gone
down.
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Adamek W UD 12 Grant Photo Gallery
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Including:
Joel Julio W UD 10 Jamaal Davis
Sadam Ali KO 5 Lenin Arroyo
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Gamboa Ready To Shine In Las Vegas |
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On September 11th Cuban featherweight phenomenon
Yuriorkis Gamboa will enter the ring for his first championship
unification bout when the WBA titlist faces IBF champ Orlando
Salido at The Palms Resort Casino in Las Vegas. The show will be
promoted by Top Rank in association with ARENA Sports-Promotion
and broadcasted live on HBO Boxing After Dark.
"This will be Gamboa’s toughest test so far", says promoter
Ahmet Öner. "We have matched him against strong opposition from
his very first pro-fight on but a title unification is always
special. Salido isn’t wearing the championship belt for nothing.
Also the pressure on Gamboa is increasing now that he is the
main event fighter in Vegas and on HBO. But I am convinced that
he will prove once more that he is one of the best fighters and
most exciting rising stars in the sport today."
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Omri Lowther vs. Edner Cherry Headlines ESPN2 Card This
Saturday, Aug. 28 In Montreal |
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Next Saturday night, August 28th, sensational
lightweight prospect “OMINOUS” Omri Lowther will battle former
world title challenger Edner “CHERRY BOMB” Cherry in the ESPN2
televised main event from the Club Metropolis in Montreal,
Canada, it was announced today by Groupe Yvon Michel.
Based in Toronto, Canada, the 26 year old Lowther has amassed a
record of 14-1-0 with ten knockouts since turning professional
four years ago. The Atlanta, Georgia native is on a five bout
winning streak, most recently stopping Isaac Bejarano in the
fifth round on July 30th in Cancun, Mexico.
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On This Day: Aug 23 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Biloxi, Mississippi:
Laila Ali KO'd Christie Martin in the 4th round to
retain the IBA Super-Middleweight Title.
2002, Miami, Florida:
Cory Spinks won a 7th round TD over Rafael Pineda in an
IBF Welterweight Title Eliminator. (Spinks Cut by
accidental head butt)
1998, Yokohoma, Japan:
Cesar Bazan won a 12 round UD over Hiroyuki Sakamoto to
retain the WBC Lightweight Title.
Joichiro Tatsuyoshi won a 6 round TD over Paulie Ayala
to retain the WBC Bantamweight Title.
Wandee Singwangcha won a 12 round MD over Rocky Lin to
win the WBC Minimumweight Interim Title.
1997, New York, New York:
Ricardo Lopez TKO'd Alex Sanchez in the 5th round to win
the WBO Minimumweight Title and retain the WBC Title.
Wilfredo Vazquez won a 12 round UD over Roque Cassiani
to retain the WBA Featherweight Title.
Julio Cesar Green won a 12 round UD over William Joppy
to win the WBA Middleweight Title.
Felix Trinadad KO'd Troy Waters in the 1st round of a
WBC Title Eliminator.
Cumana, Sucre, Venezuela:
Jose Bonilla won a 12 round UD over Evangelio Perez to
retain the WBA Flyweight Title.
1996, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Vinny Pazienza TKO'd Dana Rosenblatt in the 4th round to
win the WBU Super-Middleweight Title.
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Huck Stops Godfrey, Helenius TKOs Tony |
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Photo: Photo Wende
Marco Huck (30-1, 23 KOs) defended his
WBO Cruiserweight Title with a spectacular fifth-round
TKO victory over Matt Godfrey (20-2, 10 KOs). Fighting
in front of a wild crowd of 4,500 fans in Erfurt, Huck
dusted his opponent three times before the referee waved
the bout off. “I am happy to have crowned the
anniversary 100th ARD broadcast of a Sauerland show with
a big victory,” Huck said. “I have tremendous punching
power in both hands which I showed again today. Now I am
ready to unify the titles. I can´t wait for the Super
Six tournament to start.”
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Feijao Shocks King Mo To Capture
Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Title |
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Photos: Esther Lin - Strikeforce
Hard-hitting striker Rafael Feijao
shocked STRIKEFORCE World Light Heavyweight (205 pounds)
Champion “King Mo” Lawal with a devastating third round
knockout in Saturday’s SHOWTIME® televised main event at
STRIKEFORCE: Houston at Toyota Center.
In a tactical co-feature, world-class submission
specialist Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza captured the vacant
STRIKEFORCE World Middleweight (185 pounds) Championship
with a unanimous decision over American military hero
Tim Kennedy.
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Promoter Ahmet Oener Wants Solis vs. Adamek:
"The winner would be a legitimate challenger for either
Klitschko" |
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After Tomasz Adamek’s decision win over Michael
Grant this weekend ARENA CEO Ahmet Öner suggests Adamek to fight
his Cuban heavyweight sensation Odlanier Solis next.
"I believe that this could be a good fight to revive the
division", said Öner. "Both guys are top 10 heavyweights and two
of the most interesting fighters in the division. Adamek is a
two division world champion and proved that he can play with the
big boys. Solis is a three-time world amateur champion, Olympic
gold medallist and unbeaten as a professional. I am pretty sure
that we can get the US public interested in this heavyweight
clash. I like the fight not only as Solis’ promoter but also as
a boxing fan. The winner would be a legitimate challenger for
either Klitschko brother."
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Noche De Boxeo Caliente |
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Crown Boxing Inc.
FROM THE BOXING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
PRESENTS FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS SEPTEMBER 3, 2010
At The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Light Welterweight Bout
Juan Alcolea (Las Vegas, NV.) vs. Daniel Reece (Las Vegas, NV.)
Featherweight Bout
Crystal Hoy (Las Vegas NV.) vs. Mandy LaPointe (Las Vegas, NV.)
Jr. Featherweight Bout
Brian Battease (Las Vegas, NV.) vs. Alexis Santiago (Phoenix,
AZ.)
Featherweight Bout
Rocco Santamauro (Las Vegas, NV.) vs. Manuel Delgado (Los
Angeles, California)
Main Event Bout (Cruiserweight)
Henry Namauu (Las Vegas, NV.) vs. Chad Davis (Phoenix, AZ.)
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On This Day: Aug 22 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1998, Leipzig, Germany:
Charles Brewer TKO'd Antoine Byrd in the 3rd round to
retain the IBF Super-Middleweight Title.
Axel Schulz won a 12 round UD over Richard Mason
Sven Ottke won a 10 round UD over William Krijnen
Temba, NWP, South Africa:
Harry Simon won a 12 round MD over Winky Wright to win
the WBO Light-Middleweight Title.
Lehohonolo Ledwaba won a 10 round UD over Arnel
Barotillo -IBF Super-Bantamweight Title Eliminator.
Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Ivan Robinson won a 12 round SD over Arturo Gatti in the
1998 Fight of the Year.
Fernando Vargas TKO'd Darren Maciunski in the 6th round.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Juan Manuel Marquez TKO'd Enrique Jupiter in the 8th
round to retain the WBO NABO Featherweight Title.
1997, Sacramento, California:
Diego Corrales KO'd Isagani Pumar in the 8th round.
1995, South Padre Island, Texas:
Marco Antonio Barrera won a 12 round UD over Agapito
Sanchez to retain the WBO Super-Bantamweight Title.
1993, Saraburi, Thailand:
Chana Porpaoin won a 12 round UD over Ronnie Magramo to
retain the WBA Minumumweight Title.
1992, Ciudad Madero, Mexico:
Ricardo Lopez KO'd Singprasert Kittikasem in the 5th
round to retain the WBC Minimumweight Title.
Bayomon, Puerto Rico:
John-John Molina TKO'd Fernando Caicedo in the 4th round
to retain the IBF Super-Featherweight Title.
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Results From Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Mexico |
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Promoters: Promociones Zanfer,Top Rank
Super bantamweight Jackie Nava TKO's Maria Andrea Miranda in 4 -
Time: 1:31
WBC female super bantamweight title
Super bantamweight Guillermo Rigondeaux stops Jose Angel Beranza
after 2
Time: 3:00
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Quick Saturday Results From Germany |
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Promoter: Sauerland Event
Cruiserweight Marco Huck TKO's Matt Godfrey in 5 - Time: 2:18
WBO cruiserweight title
Godfrey down once in the second and twice in the fifth round
Heavyweight Robert Helenius TKO's Gregory Tony in 6 - Time: 0:39
Vacant EBU-EU (European Union) heavyweight title
Tony down once in each of rounds three, four, five and six
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Adamek Decisions Grant In Good Test |
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By Tim Donaldson & Ray Bailey @ Ringside
Heavyweight Tomasz Adamek moves to 42-1, 27 KO'S after defeating
Michael Grant (46-4,34 KO's) in a 12 round title fight that was
more exciting than expected. Adamek came out fast and put the
early rounds in the bank but Grant hurt The Polish fighter in
the mid rounds and tried to get back into the fight. Adamek
survived Grant's best and then took round 11 to force Grant to
look for a KO in the last round. Adamek survived the 12th round
and went on to win a unanimous decision and keep his IBF
International & WBO NABO heavyweight belts. The scores of
117-111,118-110 & 118-111 all in favor of Tomasz also kept his
hopes of taking on a Klitschko alive and well too.
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Early Results From Prudential Center |
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By Tim Donaldson & Ray Bailey @ Ringside
Light middleweight Joel Julio upped his record to 36-4,31 KO's,
over the tough Philly fighter Jamaal Davis (12-7, 6 KO's). Cut
in round 3 Julio then put on a good performance against Davis
who showed great conditioning and a huge heart. Final scores
read 97-93,98-92 & 99-93 in favor of Julio who remains in the
title hunt.
Welterweight Sadam Ali (9-0,5 KO's) TKO'd Lenin Arroyo (20-13,1,
4 KO's) with a wicked double left hook (head/body) in round 5
Light welterweight Hector Collado stays without a victory and
drops decision to Osnel Charles (3-2) over 4
37-38 | 37-38 | 37-39
Lightweight Raul Rivera also remains with a goose egg in the win
column by dropping a decision to pro debuting Shem Pagan 135½
35-40 | 34-40 | 34-40
Jr. Welterweight Jeremy Bryan wins pro debut by first round TKO
over Daniel Mitchell who got hit so hard in one eye he quit
because he said he could not see out of the other...?
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Herrera Focused Despite Foe |
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Report & Photos By Roy & Marlene
Marquez
Junior welterweight prospect Mauricio
Herrera dominated Hector A la Torre over eight rounds on
route to an 80-72 unanimous decision. Contested under
the stars in Corona, CA, Herrera v A la Torre headlined
Thompson Boxing Promotions Path to Glory fight card.
Herrera (15-1) pumped the jab early and often in the
first round. When inside, Herrera slung hooks to A la
Torre’s soft mid-section. Herrera added an occasional
uppercut in a one-sided second. Through two, the best A
la Torre had to offer was his tough guy act upon being
tattooed. A la Torre (16-11) landed a left in the third
but focused on clowning more than fighting. Herrera’s
right hand seconds into round four was the best of the
fight. A la Torre took it well but offered little in
return.
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Marquez Injury Postpones Lopez World Title Fight |
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Boxing's most highly-anticipated fight of the
Fall, the World Boxing Organization (WBO) featherweight title
fight between two-division world champions JUAN MANUEL LOPEZ and
RAFAEL MARQUEZ, scheduled for September 18, at the MGM Grand and
televised live on SHOWTIME Championship Boxing, has been
postponed due to a hand injury incurred by Marquez. Top Rank and
Gary Shaw Productions are working with the MGM Grand and
SHOWTIME in rescheduling the world title fight within four weeks
of the original date.
"I'm very disappointed but I know that these things happen in
boxing. I hope the fight gets rescheduled soon and look forward
to fighting Rafael Marquez," said Lopez
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Weights from Newark - PPV |
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Photo: Mike Gladysz
Tomasz Adamek 217 vs. Michael Grant 261
Joel Julio 152 vs. Jamaal Davis 153
Sadam Ali 145 vs. Lenin Arroyo 146
Jeremy Bryan 139 vs. Daniel Mitchell 137
Shemuel Pagan 135.5 vs. Raul Rivera 135.5
Osnel Charles 137.5 vs. Hector Collado 139.5
Tyrone Luckey 133 vs. Larry Yanez 135
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Weights From Erfurt |
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Photo: Photo Wende
WBO Cruiserweight Title:
Matt Godfrey: 90,2 kg vs. Marco Huck: 90 kg
Vacant EU Heavyweight Title:
Gregory Tony: 102,4 kg vs. Robert Helenius: 105,1 kg
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'Too Smooth' Aiming To Bring
World Title Back To America |
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The wait is almost over for Providence's Matt
"Too Smooth" Godfrey as the world-rated cruiserweight is now 24
hours away from his first shot at a world title as he prepares
to face WBO champion Marco Huck tomorrow night.
The 12-round bout, which will take place in Huck's home base of
Germany, is Godfrey's first fight in 11 months (he last fought
in September of 2009 in a unanimous decision victory over
Michael Simms). Huck (29-1, 22 KOs) is in search of his 11th
consecutive victory dating back to 2007 and his 30th win overall
as a professional. Huck has won four fights within the last
year, including back-to-back stoppages against Adam Richards and
Brian Minto.
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Hitz Signs Estrada, Re-Inks Hernandez |
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Bobby Hitz, Founder of Chicago-based Hitz Boxing,
is proud to announce the signing of well-respected welterweight
contender "King" David Estrada (24-6, 15 KOs) to a promotional
agreement, as well as the renewal of his agreement with his
long-time fighter Angel "Toro" Hernandez (30-8, 17 KOs).
31-year-old Estrada has been rated as high as #2 in the world
and is best remembered for his valiant efforts against
welterweight champions Andre Berto, Shane Mosley and Kermit
Cintron. He is coming off a stoppage victory over previously
undefeated Orlando Lora last April.
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On This Day: Aug 21 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Columbia:
Joel Julio (exciting young Welterweight) KO'd Eliseo
Ferias in the 2nd round.
2003, San Jose, California:
Jose Navarro won a 12 round UD over Adonis Rivas to win
the Vacant WBC Continental Americas Super-Flyweight
Title.
1999, Miami, Florida:
Kostya Tszyu TKO'd Miguel Angel Gonzalez in the 10th
round to win the Vacant WBC Light-Welterweight Title.
Joel Casamayor TKO'd Luis Valezuela in the 2nd round.
1996, Rocheville, France:
Laurent Boudani KO'd Julio Cesar Vasquez in the 5th
round to win the WBA Light-Middleweight Title.
1994, Saint-Jean de Luz, France:
Julio Cesar Vasquez won a 12 round UD over Winky Wright
to retain the WBA Light-Middleweight Title. Wright down
5 times during this bout.
1993, Monte Carlo, Monaco:
Julio Cesar Vasquez won a 12 round MD over Aaron Davis
to retain the WBA Light-Middleweight Title.
Kalispell, Montana:
Julio Cesar Borboa KO'd Carlos Mercado in the 3rd round
to retain the IBF Super-Flyweight Title,
1988, Capo d'Orlando, Italy:
Jose Sanbria won a 12 round SD over Vincenzo Belcastro
to retain the IBF Super-Bantamweight Title.
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Bute Has Fighting Words For Pascal |
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By Daniel Cloutier
Since the victory by Jean Pascal over Chad Dawson a lot has been
said about a possible matchup between Pascal and Super Middle
champ Lucian Bute. Inundated by press throughout the week Bute
gave some thoughts on the matter saying, “Jean Pascal is talking
too much. He thinks that he is the king of the light heavyweight
division now. He also thinks that he is the king of the Canadian
boxing now; I don't buy this at all. I will take care of Jesse
Brinkley, October 15th at Bell Centre, and then I will take care
of Pascal.”
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Dan Goossen Speaks On James Toney's
UFC Debut vs. Randy Couture |
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On the 28th of this month, the now 41-year old
James "Lights Out" Toney - a sure-fire Hall of Fame boxer who
has spent the last 22 years pounding his opponents inside the
ropes of professional boxing rings - will step inside the
Octagon at the TD Garden in Boston, MA making his mixed martial
arts debut against another legend of a different sport, 47-year
old former UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture.
Many people have wondered why James Toney (72-6-3, 44 KOs) - a
man who has captured multiple world titles in multiple weight
classes in his sport - would make his MMA debut against someone
of the caliber of Randy Couture.
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"Path to Glory" Weights From Corona, California |
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Mauricio Herrera - 140 lbs. vs. Hector A la
Torre- 140 lbs.
Chris Rizo - 140.5 lbs. vs. Luis Alfredo Lugo - 137.5 lbs.
Jesse Roman - 134 lbs. vs. Manuel Delcid - 133.5 lbs.
Malcolm Franklin - 112 lbs. vs. Miguel Diaz- 113 lbs.
Jhon Ortega - 142 lbs. vs. Akeem Akinbode - 140 lbs.
Emanuel Medina - 141 lbs. vs. John Dunham - 146 lbs.
Information:
Doors open at 6:30pm
First bout at 7:45pm
*Bouts subject to change*
Tickets priced at $45 (reserved) & $30 (general) are available
at the door.
Venue:
Omega Products International
1681 California Avenue
Corona, CA 92881
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Brandon's Biggest Fight |
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Photo: Chris Farina - Top Rank
Brandon Rios, training in Robert Garcia's
gym, is getting set for "my biggest fight" when he takes
on unbeaten Anthony Peterson of Washington DC on Sept 11
at the Palms Resort Casino in Las Vegas. Rios and
Peterson will box in a World Lightweight Eliminator. Top
Rank is promoting in association with Arena Box, Zanfer
and HBO.
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Andy Lee Featured On Hitz Boxing
Show At The Horseshoe On Oct. 2 |
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Crowd-pleasing Irish middleweight prospect Andy
Lee will fight a professional boxing event on October 2 at the
"Venue" in the Horseshoe Casino, in Hammond, Indiana.
After a successful amateur career including an appearance at the
2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Lee (22-1, 16 KOs) turned
professional and moved his home base to Detroit, Michigan, where
he went on a 15-fight winning streak before suffering his lone
setback. Since then, the powerful southpaw has won another seven
fights impressively.
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The Tiger is Hungry For Prey |
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Former IBF cruiserweight champion Vassiliy Jirov
(38-3-1, 32 Kos) has dropped back down to cruiser from the
heavyweight division and is actively seeking a "name" opponent.
A fearsome body puncher seemingly incapable of taking a backward
step, Jirov, 36, earned his reputation as a crowd favourite the
hard way, by never being in a bad fight. Among others, Jirov was
in the Fight of the Year against James Toney and retired then #1
heavyweight contender Joe Mesi.
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Booth Obsessed By Molitor Fight |
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JASON BOOTH is so hell bent on shocking world
super-bantamweight champion Steve Molitor that he can’t get him
out of his mind.
The recovering alcoholic challenges for the Canadian’s (32-1)
IBF belt at Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton-le-Spring on
Saturday 11th September.
Booth (35-5) admits: “Every day of training is hard and even
when it is my rest day at home all I think about is Molitor and
not letting my one chance slip.
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Nearly A Decade In The Making:
The Return Of Amir "Hardcore" Mansour
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On Friday night August 27th, a big night of
boxing is planned at the beautiful Dover Downs in Dover,
Delaware and the night will be a long time coming for one
fighter in particular.
It was in 1997 a young Heavyweight named Amir Mansour turned pro
with a first round knockout over Clifton Graham in Allentown,
PA. Mansour showed tremendous speed to go along with power that
catapulted him to nine straight wins with five of those
victories coming by knockout.
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ARENA Signs IBF Intercontinental
Middleweight Champion Benjamin Simon |
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Promoter Ahmet Öner announced his plans for the
next years at a press conference in Hamburg today. "Boxing in
Germany is pretty simple", the ARENA CEO said. "Everything is
good as long as you have German fighters with championship
potential. The only problem is that there are only very few
fighters who have the talent and the charisma to become a star.
In the last couple of weeks we have been looking for young,
hungry guys who are already established as pros but haven’t been
recognized by the broad German public. And we signed some of
them."
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On This Day: Aug 20 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Albuquerque, New
Mexico:
Oscar Larrios won a 10 round UD over Ivan Alvarez
Non-Title.
2000, Tokyo, Japan:
Malcolm Tunacao retained the WBC Flyweight Title after a
12 round Draw with Celes Kobayashi
1999, Chester, West Virginia:
Paul Spadafora won a 12 round UD over Israel Cardona to
win the Vacant IBF Lightweight Title.
1996, Temba, NW, South Africa:
Vuyani Bungu won a 12 round UD over Jesus Salud to
retain the IBF Super-Bantamweight Title.
1994, Temba, South Africa:
Vuyani Bungu won a 12 round UD over Kennedy McKinney to
win the IBF Super-Bantamweight Title. 1994 Upset of the
Year.
Buriram, Thailand:
Ratanapol Sor Vorapin TKO'd Marcelino Bolivar in the 4th
round to retain the IBF Minimumweight Title.
1989, Norfolk, Virginia:
Pernell Whitaker won a 12 round UD over Jose Luis
Ramirez to win the Vacant IBF Lightweight Title.
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Billy’s Boxing Blog
Pascal’s Victory May Have
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By William Trillo
Pascal Photo Courtesy of Herby Whyne
www.sportzframe.com
Last Saturday, WBC/IBO light heavyweight
champion Jean Pascal defeated Chad Dawson in Montreal
and with the win Pascal has opened a few doors for some
very lucrative fights. With the likes of Tavoris Cloud
and maybe even Bernard Hopkins on the horizon it is easy
to see why Pascal and his promoters are feeling pretty
good about themselves, and for the most part, rightly
so.
But when it comes to his current place in Montreal,
Pascal must be looking at things through a pair of rose
colored glasses. In a statement made after the fight
Pascal said, "I don't need to chase Lucian Bute. I'm one
of the best in the world. I'm the boss in town. If he
wants to show the world that he belongs to be the best
in Montreal, to be the best in the world, then he has to
challenge me. I don't need to chase nobody!"
I hate to be the one to tell him but…
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Tomasz Adamek vs. Michael Grant
Final Press Conference Quotes |
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Photos: Millennium Photo
Michael Grant: "I'm blessed to
have the opportunity to fight Tomasz and my man Roger
over there. No doubt it's going to be a nice night for
the fight community, for the boxing world period. The
heavyweight division is sad right now, so I just say,
don't lose hope. Don't lose hope, because I know the
belts are over the water right now, but they'll be back.
They will definitely be back!"
Tomasz Adamek: "Sunday we'll talk about what's next,
but Saturday we have a job."
"Every fight is very important. Only when you win, you
go up. In boxing you can never be second. My whole
career I prepare to be the best."
"I am very excited to be back at Prudential Center.
Every fight a couple thousand more people come to see
me. Everybody knows me in NJ."
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Bute vs. Brinkley:
Tickets on sale as of Thursday, August 19th at 12 PM |
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Montreal, Wednesday August 18th 2010- InterBox
hereby announces that tickets for the Bute vs. Brinkley October
15th IBF title bout at the Bell Centre will go on sale as of
Thursday, August 19th at 12 PM. Tickets will be available by
visiting www.evenko.ca and at the Bell Centre ticket office by
dialing 514-790-2525.
Lucian will depart for a 6 week training camp in Florida towards
the end of August. The undercard for the InterBox October 15th
2010 Gala will be disclosed in the next few weeks.
Bute vs Brinkley :
Mise en vente des billets Jeudi 19 août dès 12 h
Montréal, le mercredi 18 août 2010 – InterBox mettra en vente
les billets pour l’affrontement Bute vs Brinkley le jeudi 19
août à 12 h. Les billets seront disponibles sur evenko.ca et via
la billetterie du Centre Bell en téléphonant au 514 790-2525.
Lucian quittera à la fin août pour un camp d’entraînement de 6
semaines en Floride. La sous-carte du Gala InterBox du 15
octobre sera dévoilée dans les prochaines semaines.
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Atlantic City's Finest Boxers To See
Action On Aug. 28 At The Taj Mahal |
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Some of the best local talent will be on display
on Saturday night, August 28th at the Trump Taj Mahal in
Atlantic City as six undefeated prospects will round out a
packed card presented by Spartan Fight Promotions
The main event will feature top American Heavyweight Chazz
Witherspoon battling Livin Castillo in a bout scheduled for ten
rounds.
Fighting out of the GNP Gym in Atlantic City, undefeated
fighters, Qa’id Muhammad (Super Flyweight), Joel De La Paz
(Super Middleweight), Lavarn Harvell (Light Heavyweight) and
Eugene Soto (Middleweight) will all be featured in big fights on
the 28th.
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Huck Determined To Crown 100th ARD
Broadcast With Big Win Over Godfrey |
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Marco Huck´s WBO Cruiserweight Title
Fight against Matt Godfrey will be special for more
reasons than just one. The hard-hitting 25-year-old
(29-1, 22 KOs) will make the fourth defence of his title
on Saturday night in Erfurt, Germany, which will mark
the 100th broadcast of a Sauerland show on German public
TV giants ARD. He also needs a victory to book his place
in the Cruiserweight Super Six, which Wilfried and Kalle
Sauerland are hoping to finalise in the next weeks.
“There is a lot at stake this time out,” Huck said. “I
want to put on a special performance for the millions
who are watching on German TV and all over the world.”
Huck claimed he is not thinking about the potential
Super Six series – yet. “It has crossed my mind because
such an idea would be a great thing for the exciting
cruiserweight division but right now all my focus is on
Matt Godfrey,” he added. “I will knock him out.”
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On This Day: Aug 19 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, West Wendover, Utah:
Juan Manuel Marquez TKO'd Julio Gamboa in the 7th round
2000, Cordoba, Argentina:
Isidro Garcia TKO'd Jose Sosa in the 6th round to retain
the WBO Flyweight Title.
Mashantucket, Connecticut:
Naseem Hamed TKO'd Augie Sanchez in the 4th round to
retain the WBO Featherweight Title.
Antonio Diaz won a 10 round UD over Micky Ward
1997, Austin, Texas:
Jesus Chavez TKO'd Wilfredo Negron in the 5th rounnd to
retain the NABF Super-Featherweight Title.
Vernon Forrest won a 10 round UD over Jaime Lerma
Joel Casamayor won a 6 round UD over Pat Chavez
Fernando Vargas TKO'd Kevin Payne in the 1st round.
1995, Dusseldorf, Germany:
Darius Michalczewski KO'd Everado Armenta in the 5th
round to retain the WBO Light-Heavyweight Title.
Artur Grigorian TKO'd Angel Aldama in the 5th round to
win the WBO Inter-Continental Lightweight Title.
Sun City, South Africa:
Philip Holiday TKO'd Miguel Julio in the 10th round to
win the Vacant IBF Lightweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Bruce Seldon TKO'd Joe Hipp in the 10th round to retain
the WBA Heavyweight Title.
Quincy Taylor TKO'd Julian Jackson in the 6th round to
WIN THE WBC Middleweight Title.
Terry Norris TKO'd Luis Santana in the 2nd round to
regain the WBC Light-Middleweight Title. Norris had
previously lost his title to Santana when DQ'd, he then
lost his first attempt to regain it by DQ also.
Miguel Angel Gonzalez won a 12 round MD over Lamar
Murphy to retain the WBC Lightweight Title.
Mike Tyson won when Peter McNeeley was DQ'd in the 1st
round.
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Cristobal Arreola: "No Pain, No Gain" |
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Seldom, if ever, has the saying, "No Pain, No
Gain" seemed so mild compared to what Heavyweight warrior
Cristobal Arreola endured last Friday at Citizens Business Bank
Arena in front of an ESPN "Friday Night Fights" audience in his
12-round unanimous decision victory over Manuel Quezada for the
WBC Mexican National Heavyweight Championship.
The good news is that Arreola's left hand was only fractured in
the middle of the 2nd round. A splint was put in place today by
Dr. Theodore Gregorius with a cast to be applied on Thursday
once the swelling subsides.
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WBO Cruiserweight Champ Huck:
“I am too explosive for Godfrey” |
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WBO Cruiserweight Champion Marco “Captain” Huck (29-1, 22 KOs)
and challenger Matt Godfrey (20-1, 10 KOs) today participated in
an open media work-out in front of more than 500 fans in Erfurt,
Germany. Captain Huck is determined to defend his title for a
fourth time on Saturday night. “My fans love my aggressiveness
and explosiveness and I will make sure Matt Godfrey will get a
good taste of it,” Huck said. “I am just too explosive for him.
The belt stays in Germany. I want to put on another spectacular
performance and defeat Godfrey in style.”
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Maloney Dreaming Of Booth vs. Munroe Unification |
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FRANK MALONEY is already planning his dream fight
of 2011 - a world championship unification showdown between
friends Jason Booth and Rendall Munroe.
Both are bidding to become world boxing champions in the coming
weeks.
Booth (35-5) challenges Canadian Steve Molitor (32-1) for the
IBF world super-bantamweight title at Houghton-le-Spring’s
Rainton Meadows Arena on Saturday September 11.
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Ahmet Öner On Berto vs. Aydin: "If HBO is not interested we can
easily do the fight in Turkey!" |
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Yesterday promoter Lou DiBella said that HBO
would not be interested in a WBC welterweight championship fight
between unbeaten champions Andre Berto and Selcuk Aydin which
was ordered by the WBC.
Responds Aydin’s promoter Ahmet Öner: "I talked to HBO and I
heard that DiBella doesn’t want Berto to face Aydin and is
working on other opponents. But in boxing you can’t always get
what you want. We are talking about a mandatory fight here. The
WBC has ordered the fight and the reigning and defending
champion should respect this decision. Of course, I understand
that as a promoter DiBella is looking to protect his fighter and
give him an easy win against an opponent with a good reputation.
But this is not a problem of HBO being interested in the fight
or not. It’s not my problem that Berto isn’t big enough of a
star in the US that the general interest in his fights depends
on the opponents."
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USBA Heavyweight Champion
Maurice Harris A Player Again |
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The roller-coaster career of Maurice “Sugar Moe”
Harris, winner of the 2002 ‘Thunderbox Heavyweight Tournament,”
is riding high once again, coming off of his solid August 6
victory against IBF #15 prospect Nagy “Dominican Dynamite”
Aguilera for the vacant USBA heavyweight title.
Harris (24-14-2, 10 KOs), who has beaten some of the best and
also lost to journeymen, out-boxed and out-worked the much
younger Aguilera (16-3, 11 KOs) to earn a unanimous decision
(117-111 twice, 115-113), as well as the USBA belt.
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IBO Middleweight Peter Manfredo, Jr. Signs Promotional Deal With
DiBella Entertainment |
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Peter Manfredo, Jr., the reigning IBO
middleweight champion, reality TV star, and icon in the New
England fight scene, has signed multi-year promotional deal with
DiBella Entertainment. Manfredo (35-6, 19 KOs) is coming off a
tenth round stoppage of former world title challenger Angel
Hernandez in May.
“I am thrilled to sign a promotional deal with DiBella
Entertainment,” said Manfredo. “This was made possible through
the hard work of my team. My trainer, and dad, Peter Manfredo,
Sr. has gotten me back to the basics which made me a world
champion, and my manager, Larry Amry, Jr., has guided my career
in a manner that has made signing with one of the top promoters
in the world a reality.”
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Brooklyn's Sadam Ali Trains & Throws
Cyclones Ceremonial First Pitch Wednesday |
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A product of Brooklyn's tough Bedford-Stuyvesant
neighborhood, junior welterweight Sadam Ali will put his perfect
8-0 record on the line when he steps into the ring at Newark's
Prudential Center for the third time on August 21st. In an
eight-round welterweight bout, Ali (8-0, 4 KOs) will fight Costa
Rica's, Lenin Arroyo (20-12-1, 4 KOs). This fight will be shown
on the PPV telecast.
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‘Saint’ George Jupp Ready For Battle
With Pavels Senkovs On Sept 11th |
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Ultrachem TKO’s exceptional teenage discovery,
George Jupp, is set for the second start of his fledgling
professional career, against the highly experienced Latvian
Pavels Senkovs, at the Steve Goodwin promoted ‘It’s Personal’
title double header at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, on
Saturday 11th September 2010.
Back in May this year, at the ‘Oakey’s Last Stand’ event at the
Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth,19 year old Jupp showed his
mettle against a very tough opponent in Peter Barney, with a
superb boxing display to secure victory by a 40-37 points
margin.
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Gary Shaw Statement On The
Passing Of Dr. Frank Ryan |
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Frank’s memory should not be about boxing,
although he worked with my fighters. Frank should be remembered
for his founding of The Bony Pony Ranch, and the great
charitable work he did there for underprivileged children, as
well as the work he did, pro bono, for former gang members,
removing their old tattoos. But most of all, Frank should be
remembered as a great friend, who always had a smile on his
face, and was always available to help. My wife Judy and I will
miss him.
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Roy Englebrecht Promotions
Names New Matchmaker |
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Roy Englebrecht today announced that Whitfield
Haydon will assume the position of Director of Fighter Relations
& Matchmaker for Roy Englebrecht Promotions, replacing current
REP matchmaker Arnold Berber. Berber will return to school as he
looks to enter the medical research field.
"I am very grateful to Arnold for the four years he has been
with me," said Englebrecht. "He started as my DJ at the Battle
In The Ballroom shows and for the last three years has done an
outstanding job of not only matchmaking for my boxing shows, but
also learned the mixed martial arts business to also have
success there. But I know that Arnold's passion is in medical
research, so I am just thankful to have had him for this long."
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On This Day: Aug 18 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Pasadena, California:
Alfonso Gomez won a 5 round UD over Peter Manfredo Jr-This
Middleweight Bout was shown as part of NBC's "The
Contender"
2002, Temecula, California:
James Toney KO'd Jason Robinson in the 7th round , an
IBF Cruiserweight Title Eliminator. (This bout is often
referred to as the beginning of the James Toney
Comeback)
Steve Forbeswon a 12 round SD over David Santos- The IBF
Super-Featherweight Title was Vacant, when Forbes could
not make weight only Santos could win the Title.
2001, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Chris Byrd won a 12 round UD over David Tua to win the
USBA Heavyweight Title and the final part of the IBF
Title Elimination series.
Robbie Peden won a 12 round UD over Sergio Perez to win
the NABF Featherweight Title.
2000, Concho, Oklahoma:
Ben Tackie KO'd Freddie Pendleton in the 1st round.
Steve Forbes won a 10 round UD over Moises Pedroza
1998, Tunica, Mississippi:
Vernon Forrest TKO'd Adrian Stone in the 11th round to
win the Vacant NABF Welterweight Title.
Derrick Gainer won a 10 round UD over Bernard Harris
Vivian Harris TKO'd Michael Moss in the 1st round.
1995, Rancho Mirage, California:
Stevie Johnston KO'd Paquito Openo in the 7th Round to
retain the NABF Lightweight Title.
1992, Pensacola, Florida:
Roy Jones Jr TKO'd Glenn Thomas in the 8th round
1990, Inchon, Korea:
Paul Banke TKO'd Ki-Jun Lee in the 12th round to retain
the WBC Super-Bantamweight Title.
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Billy's Boxing Blog
Boxing, The Beatles & More |
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By William Trillo
I have been looking for a way to segue from boxing to The
Beatles and with the grand re-opening of the 5th Street Gym I
have found what I have been looking for. You remember the 5th
Street Gym located in Miami Beach, the gym that was opened by
Chris Dundee in the 1950's. His brother Angelo became the
trainer of note at the gym and from that point on it became the
hot spot for all the celebrities in the 60's. Joe Louis, Rocky
Marciano, Jackie Gleason, Malcolm X, Sean Connery, Frank Sinatra
and Sylvester Stallone all made their way through the legendary
doors, and so did The Beatles.
http://5thstgym.com/
The Beatles met with Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay) at The 5th
Street Gym on Miami Beach in 1964. The Beatles feigned and
stumbled over Ali punches for the cameras that day. Unbelievably
The Beatles originally didn't want to take the photos but
obviously agreed to some shots that are now classics. Can you
imagine the regret many would have felt if the 60’s poster
children for Anti-war & Peace did not pose for these once in a
lifetime shots? I can’t.
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“Terrible” Returns Sept. 11
Erik Morales Goes For 50th Win
Headlining ‘Mexican Fiesta’ PPV Show |
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Integrated Sports Media, North America’s
undisputed Pay-Per-View distribution leader of major boxing
events, will showcase Mexican great Erik “Terrible” Morales to
American boxing fans once again September 11, headlining the
“Mexican Fiesta” pay-per-view event live from Mexico City.
“We’re excited to bring U.S. boxing fans the second comeback
fight for living legend Erik Morales, who is the last man to
defeat Manny Pacquaio,” Integrated Sports Media president Doug
Jacobs said. “It’s a privilege for Integrated Sports Media to
air this living legend’s continued comeback. The rest of the
card is loaded with interesting fights that insure an
entertaining night of boxing.”
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Unbeaten Michael Franco & Mercito Gesta
Hit Tucson For "Solo Boxeo Tecate" |
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TeleFutura's "Sólo Boxeo Tecate" sets down at
Casino Del Sol in Tucson, Arizona on Friday, August 20 with a
hard-hitting night of boxing including a tough test for
Riverside, California featherweight Michael Franco as he puts
his "0" on the line when he battles Adolfo Landeros in the eight
round main event.
In the co-feature, another unbeaten star on the rise will see
action when the latest Filipino phenom, unbeaten 22-year-old
lightweight Mercito "No Mercy" Gesta risks his perfect record
against Mexican veteran Genaro Trazancos in an eight round
lightweight bout.
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WBC Orders Welterweight Championship
Andre Berto vs. Selcuk Aydin |
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The WBC has officially ordered Lou DiBella and
ARENA-CEO Ahmet Öner to start free negotiations for the
welterweight world championship between Andre Berto and Selcuk
Aydin. Berto won the title in June 2008 by knocking out Miguel
Angel Rodriguez; Selcuk Aydin has captured the WBC Silver
Championship by outscoring Ionut „Jo-Jo Dan“ Ion in Istanbul.
Both fighters are unbeaten. Berto has won all of his 26
pro-fights (20 kos), Selcuk Aydin scored 20 wins in as many
fights (including 15 kos).
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Joesito Lopez Belongs |
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The question asked before his fight last Friday
on ESPN2 "Friday Night Fights" was whether or not Riverside's
own Josesito Lopez (27-3, 15 KOs) belonged with the current crop
of jr. welterweight world contenders?
Dan Goossen, co-promoter of Lopez, along with Thompson Boxing,
said it best: "Josesito stole the show Friday and earned his
right to be considered with the other world contenders. He
belongs!"
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Molitor Reveals Family Heartache |
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STEVE MOLITOR finds boxing easy – a tougher job
is living every day without his jailed brother.
While sibling Jeremy ruined his ring career when he was
sentenced to serve at least 14 years for second degree murder of
his girlfriend in 2004, Steve has flown the flag.
Canadian Steve (32-1) will be fighting for his brother when he
defends his IBF world super-bantamweight title against Jason
Booth (35-5) at Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton-le-Spring on
Saturday September 11.
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Giovanni Lorenzo: "I Will Crush Felix Stum In Six" |
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Middleweight contender Giovanni Lorenzo is
spending the scorching hot summer days training in New York City
with one goal in mind, crushing WBA champion Felix Sturm on
Saturday, September 4th in Cologne, Germany.
Said Lorenzo: “My preparation has been going great; I am in the
best shape of my career, physically and mentally. I am so hungry
to prove that I am the best middleweight in the world.”
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Biosse Leads Future Of N.E. Boxing
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The next generation of New England boxers, led by
undefeated Providence super middleweight Vladine Biosse, will be
showcased Friday night, Sept. 3 on the “Labor Daze” card,
presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and
Sports, Inc. (CES), at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln,
RI.
Biosse (7-0, 4 KOs), a former University of Rhode Island
football player, is coming off a sensational
nationally-televised win against “Irish” Joey McCreedy in which
the Cape Verdean native won an 8-round decision for the New
England super middleweight title.
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It’s Personal -
Pat McAleese vs. Lee Noble II Set For Title Honours |
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When Light Middleweight contender ‘Phat’ Pat
McAleese last faced Lee Noble, on the Ricky Hatton promoted show
at the Goresbrook Leisure Centre in Dagenham, Essex back on the
26th March, things didn’t go quite the way that McAleese or his
legion of fans expected, with the referee, Richie Davies,
scoring the contest a 58-58 points draw.
Following the surprise result McAleese told Boxing Scene’s Dean
Parr, "A lot of people in the crowd gave me five out of the six
rounds, and I thought I won four out of the six, and drew the
last, if not winning it." then adding, “I'll hopefully get a
rematch and set the record straight.”
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On This Day: Aug 17 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2002, Atlantic City, New
Jersey:
David Tua KO'd Michael Moorer in the 1st round
Jermain Taylor won a 10 round UD over Sam Hill
Cardiff, Wales:
Joe Calzaghe won a 12 round UD over Miguel Jimenez to
retain the WBO Super-Middleweight Title
Daniel Santos won a 12 round UD over Mehrdud Takaloo to
retain the WBO Light-Middleweight Title and Win the WBU
Light-Middleweight Title.
Joan Guzman KO'd Fabio Oliva in the 3rd round to win the
Vacant WBO Super-Bantamweight Title.
Jeff Lacy KO'd Jason Collins in the 1st round
Enzo Maccarinelli TKO'd Tony Booth in the 2nd round.
2001, Chicago, Illinois:
Cory Spinks won a 12 round UD over Larry Marks to win
the Vacant USBA Welterweight Title.
Ensenada, Mexico:
Cruz Carbajal won a 12 round SD over Hugo Dianzo to win
the Mexican Bantamweight Title.
1996, Frankfurt, Germany:
Juan Carlos Gomez TKO'd Philippe Michel in the 9th round
to win the Vacant WBC International Cruiserweight Title.
Albuquerque, New Mexico:
Johnny Tapia won a 12 round UD over Hugo Soto to retain
the WBO Super-Flyweight Title.
Diego Corrales TKO'd Cesar Morales in the 2nd round.
1994, Sheffield, England:
Naseem Hamed TKO'd Antonio Picardi in the 3rd round to
retain the European (EBU) Bantamweight Title.
Robin Reid KO'd Andrew Jervis in the 1st round.
1991, San Diego, California:
Terry Norris TKO'd Bret Lally in the 1st round to retain
the WBC Light-Middleweight Title.
Orlin Norris TKO'd Jesse Shelby in the 10th round to win
the Vacant NABF Cruiserweight Title.
Irvine, California:
Darrin Van Horn KO'd John Jarvis in the 3rd round to
retain the IBF Super-Middleweight Title.
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Billy’s Boxing Blog
Bad Habits |
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By William Trillo
Over the past weekend we saw two fighters enter the ring with a
chance to prove themselves in front of nationally televised
audiences and in both cases we saw the fighters in question,
Cris Arreola and Chad Dawson fall victim to their bad habits
that have plagued them in the past.
For Arreola, who was victorious in a unanimous decision over
Manuel Quezada, we saw that he once again did not prepare
properly. At 256 pounds Arreola huffed and puffed while gritting
his way to the win. Yes, fighting with 2 bad hands is
commendable but it’s this reporter’s opinion that with a little
dedication and some major fine tuning he would have dispatched
of Quezada in quick fashion.
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