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Eddie Chambers Prepped & Ready For World Title Fight Against
Wladimir Klitschko On March 20 |
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Top American heavyweight “Fast Eddie” Chambers
(35-1, 18 KOs) is set to take on Ukrainian giant and WBO/IBF
World Heavyweight Champion Wladimir “Dr. Steelhammer” Klitschko
(53-3, 47 KOs) on Saturday night, March 20th, at the 51,000 seat
ESPRIT Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany.
This will be the first world title opportunity for Chambers and
his third time fighting on German soil. He sustained his only
loss as a pro by decision in Berlin to Alexander Povetkin in his
first visit back in January, 2008, and stopped another
mammoth-sized Ukrainian – undefeated 6-7 Alexander Dimitrenko –
in his most recent outing in Hamburg last July 4th.
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Tony Grano 222 lbs. vs. Mark Brown 231 lbs.
Mike Oliver 120 lbs. vs. Kermin Guardia 120 lbs.
Eris Quinteros 157 lbs. vs. David Bauza 158 lbs.
Sadam Ali 145 lbs. vs. Jose Duran 145 lbs.
Manny Lopes 166 lbs. vs. Greg McCoy 166 lbs.
Joe Smith, Jr. 175 lbs. vs. Carlos Adams 177 lbs.
Joey Ortega 141 lbs. vs. Edwin Ortega 141 lbs.
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Jerry Jones & Bob Arum Teleconference Transcript |
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BOB ARUM: I am really excited. You get
stale doing the same thing over and over again. Going back to
casinos to put on these big events, I think that going to this
fabulous stadium like Cowboys Stadium bringing the fights to the
people, I think that boxing once again establishes boxing as
being one of the major sports in this country as it is so many
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Mosley Conditioning Guru, MMA Veteran:
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It's the biggest fight of his Hall Of Fame career
and world welterweight champion Sugar Shane Mosley has called on
conditioning guru Gustavo Satragni to come to his Big Bear Lake,
California, training camp to sharpen him up for a May bout
against unbeaten superstar Floyd Mayweather.
Satragni, who comes from Argentina, brings a unique perspective
and experience in both boxing and MMA training as he works
alongside Mosley's boxing coach, the highly respected Nazim
Richardson.
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Demetrius Hopkins Ready For Return
Against Freddie Norwood, March 25 In LA |
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Former world title challenger Demetrius “THE
GLADIATOR” Hopkins returns to the ring against former world
champion Freddie “LIL HAGLER” Norwood in the ten round main
event at FIGHT NIGHT 2 AT THE COMMERCE CASINO on Thursday, March
25th in Los Angeles.
Training in the hardened gyms in his hometown of Philadelphia ,
the 29 year old Hopkins is preparing to the return to the ring
for the first time as a welterweight, a move which he has
contemplated for the last couple of years.
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Eddie Chambers & Miesha Tate On
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This week the Sports Swami is getting a pit
creative in his two hours mixing in boxing, MMA, directing and
performing. Its a jam packed two hours only on this week's
edition of LAST CALL on
http://www.cyberstationusa.com. This week's guests include;
-American Heavyweight boxing contender "Fast" EDDIE CHAMBERS
returns to the show for the 4th time as he prepares to take on
World Champion Wladimir Klitschko on March 20th. The top tanked
Philly fighter opens up about his title shot in Germany, no TV
network picking it up in the USA, and being a heavy underdog in
this fight.
-Plus Strikeforce Female star MIESHA TATE returns to the show
before she prepares for her Challengers 7 fighter on March 26th.
The beautiful but ferocious grappler/muy thai fighter talks
about her opponent Ziola Frausto, her thoughts on 5 minute
rounds, the upcoming Strikeforce 135lb tournament, friends in
MMA, and her long term plans in and out of the ring.
Don't miss the mix of Sex, boxing and MMA action on the two
hours of LAST CALL on
www.cyberstationusa.com. Friday March 12th from 9 p.m. to 11
p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. PT.
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On This Day: March 12 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Nottingham, England:
Carl Froch won a 12 round Decision over Charles Adamu to
win the Commonwealth (British Empire) Super Middleweight
Title.
2000, Tokyo, Japan:
Gilberto Serrano TKO'd Hiroyuki Sakamoto in the 5th
round to retain the WBA Lightweight Title.
1999, New York, New York:
Hasim Rahman TKO'd Michael Rush in the 5th round.
1997, Grand Rapids, Michigan:
Jeff Mayweather won an 8 round decision over Eric
Jakubowski
Floyd Mayweather Jr. TKO'd Kino Rodriguez in the
1stround.
Roger Mayweather TKO'd Carlos Miranda in the 12th round.
1996, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
Charles Brewer won a 12 round decision over Frank Rhodes
to win the USBA Super Middleweight Title.
1994, Cardiff, Wales:
Steve Robinson TKO'd Paul Hodkinson in the 12th round to
retain the WBO Featherweight Title.
1991, Auburn Hills, Michigan:
Gaby Canizalez KO'd Miguel Lora in the 2nd round to win
the vacant WBO Bantamweight Title.
1988, Levallois-Perret, France:
Jose Luis Ramirez won a 12 round (scandalously bad) SD
over Pernell Whitaker to retain the WBC Lightweight
Title.
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Huck & Richards Exchange Verbal Jabs
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Photo: Photo Wende
WBO Cruiserweight Champion Marco “Captain” Huck
and American challenger Adam Richards exchanged a few niceties
today when they came face-to-face after the official press
conference. Huck made fun of Richards´ nickname “Swamp Donkey”.
He said: “He looks like a donkey and he behaves like a donkey –
he is a donkey! There is no way a donkey will take the title
away from me. He thinks he can just come here and beat me but he
is terribly wrong. I will punish him on Saturday.”
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Henry Finally Gets Shot At Garay
In WBA Light Heavyweight Eliminator
Erik Morales headlines “The Champion Returns” PPV Mar. 27 |
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Light heavyweight contender Chris “Hard Hittin’”
Henry has patiently waited an extra month to get a shot at
former 2-time WBA light heavyweight champion Hugo Hernan “Pigu”
Garay in their March 27th WBA Light Heavyweight eliminator.
They were originally supposed to square-off February 27 but that
show was cancelled, moving Garay-Henry back four weeks to March
27 as the 12-round co-feature on “The Champion Returns”
pay-per-view event, featuring the return of 3-division world
champion Erik “El Terrible” Morales, live from Monterrey,
Mexico.
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Karim "Hard Hitta" Mayfield Is Now A Free Agent |
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Boxing's undefeated welterweight sensation, Karim
"Hard Hitta" Mayfield (11-0-1, 7 KO's), is now a free agent
after his managerial contract with Jackie Kallen has concluded.
Mayfield, a rising star from San Francisco, is looking to
explore his options with other managers.
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On This Day: March 11 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Glen Burnie, Maryland:
Hasim Rahman won a 12 round UD over Al "Ice" Cole.
2001, Yokohama, Japan:
Celes Kobayashi TKO'd Leo Gamez in the 10th round to win
the WBA Super-Flyweight Title.
2000, London, England:
Naseem Hamed TKO'd Vuyani Bungu in the 4th round to
retain the WBO Featherweight Title.
Micky Ward TKO'd Shea Neary in the 8th round to win the
WBU Light-Welterweight Title.
Madgeburg, Germany:
Sven Ottke won a 12 round UD over Lloyd Bryan to retain
the IBF Super-Middleweight Title.
Lubeck, Germany:
Juan Carlos Gomez TKO'd Mohamed Siluvangi in the 2nd
round to retain the WBC Cruiserweight Title.
Armand Kranj KO'd Johnathon Corn in the 2nd round to
retain the WBO Middleweight Title.
1995, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Hector Acero Sanchez won a 12 round UD over Julio
Gervacio to retain the WBC Super-Bantamweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Riddick Bowe KO'd Herbie Hide in the 6th round to win
the WBO Heavyweight Title.
Cologne, Germany:
Darius Michaelczewski KO'd Roberto Dominguez Perez in
the 2nd round to retain the WBO Light-Heavyweight Title.
1988, Dusseldorf, Germany:
Graciano Rocchigiani TKO'd Vincent Boulware in the 8th
round to win the Vacant IBF Super-Middleweight Title.
1947, Los Angeles, California:
Manuel Ortiz won a 15 round UD over Harold Dade to
regain the World Bantamweight Title.
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Sosnowski To Face Vitali Klitschko, May 29 |
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Current European heavyweight champion, Albert
"The Dragon" Sosnowski (45-2-1, 27KO) will have the opportunity
to fulfill a life- long dream of becoming heavyweight champion
of the world, when he takes on WBC heavyweight king, Vitali
Klitschko (39-2, 37KO) on May 29th at Veltins Arena, in
Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
The 31-year-old Polish native Sosnowski is promoted by Joe
DeGuardia's Star Boxing (USA), Keyspan Media (Poland) and
Matchroom Sport (UK). Sosnowski is coming off dominating
unanimous decision victory over Paolo Vidoz in December to pick
up the vacant European heavyweight title. Sosnowski also holds
an 8th round TKO victory over Mike Tyson conqueror Danny
Williams, who Klitschko also defeated by 8th round TKO.
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Huck & Povetkin Eager To Extend Winning Streaks |
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WBO Cruiserweight Champion Marco “Captain” Huck,
American challenger Adam Richards, IBF mandatory challenger
Alexander Povetkin as well as cruiserweight hopeful Alexander
Frenkel and IBF Intercontinental Cruiserweight Champion Yoan
Pablo Hernandez all participated in a public work-out today in
Berlin´s famous Axel-Springer-Passage. All fighters will be in
action on Saturday night when Captain Huck makes a second
defence of his WBO title. His opponent presented himself in
strong shape on Tuesday afternoon despite a horror trip from
Houston, which had left him stranded in Amsterdam after missing
his connecting flight. After a long wait, Richards (23-2, 15
KOs) made it to Berlin and eventually to his downtown hotel on
late Monday night. “Everything is fine now,” he said. “It was a
long journey but I am here and that is all that matters. I will
be ready for Huck. It will be an exciting fight with two bulls
going forward all the time.”
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Deandre Latimore Ready For
Rematch With Sechew Powell |
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Junior middleweight contender Deandre “BULL”
Latimore is in full force of his training camp in St. Louis,
Missouri as he prepares for an ESPN2 televised rematch with New
York City’s Sechew Powell on Friday March 19th at The Durant
Choctaw Event Center at the Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant,
Oklahoma.
The Latimore/Powell scheduled twelve rounder is an eliminator
bout for the IBF Junior Middleweight Title. The winner will
square off against the victor in the upcoming Cory
Spinks/Cornelius Bundradge title bout scheduled for March 26th,
also to be broadcast on ESPN.
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On This Day: March 10 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2005, San Antonio, Texas:
Marco Antonio Rubio won a 10 round UD over JC Candelo -
Non Title
2002, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Tim Witherspoon KO'd Darrol Wilson in the 2nd Round -
Non Title
Mohammad Abdulaev KO'd Jesus Santiago in the 4th round
2001, York Hall, London, England:
Bruce Scott TKO'd Garry Delaney in the 3rd round -
Vacant Commonwealth (British Empire) Cruiserweight
Title.
Roman Karmazin won an 8 round decision over Mike Algoet
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Lance Whitaker KO'd Oleg Maskaev in the 2nd round - WBC
Continental Americas Heavyweight Title.
Shane Mosley TKO'd Shannan Taylor in the 6th round - WBC
Welterweight Title.
1998, Pikesville, Maryland:
Derrell Coley won a 12 round SD over Willy Wise - NABF
Welterweight Title
David Tua won a 10 round MD over Jeff Wooden - Non Title
Zab Judah and Esteban Flores fought a 3 round NC ,that
was first called Technical Draw.
1990, Hilton Hotel, Tel Aviv:
Welcome Ncita won a 12 round UD over Fabrice Benichou -
IBF Super-Bantamweight Title.
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Billy's Boxing Blog
Few & Far Between |
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By William Trillo
It was only after my Guardian Angel warning me that I have been
away too long that I realized it had been a while since I chimed
in with my thoughts. It's not that I have been loafing mind you,
it's been a tad busy here in So Cal and what with 2 major press
conferences and some hot local fights....geez....
excuses excuses...which reminds me....
Speaking of Floyd Mayweather, I am glad he was amused when the
Tecate Girl at the Southern California press conference passed
out and hit her head on the stage. That laughing while she was
down was about as classless an act as I have seen in quite some
time....nice work Pretty Boy!
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Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey:
Profile: Shining a Light |
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By Nat Gottllieb Courtesy of HBO.com
Joshua Clottey is a world-class fighter from Ghana who lives in
virtual anonymity in the Bronx. He doesn’t have a famous face,
and there are plenty of things the public doesn’t know about
him. Here are 10 of them.
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Golden Boy Makes ShoBox Debut Friday, April 2
Unbeaten Erislandy Lara Faces Danny Perez In Main Event |
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For years, SHOWTIME® has featured boxing’s top
prospects and future World Champions on its hit series ShoBox:
The New Generation, giving boxing fans a glimpse of the World
Champions of tomorrow today. On Friday, April 2, live on
SHOWTIME, Golden Boy Promotions is proud to present its first
event on the series.
Undefeated Cuban junior middleweight rising star Erislandy Lara
puts his perfect record on the line against the always-dangerous
Danny Perez in a 10-round main event and Puerto Rican
featherweight standout Carlos Velasquez returns to dazzle fans
in the co-feature on what promises to be a night to remember at
The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
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Al Bernstein Hosts March 12 Crown Boxing |
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Hall of Fame boxing announcer Al Bernstein will
again serve as official host for the next Crown Boxing Friday
Night Fights, March 12 at the Orleans Hotel and Casino.
Al will be on hand to interact with fans, sign autographs and
make himself available for photo opportunities. The six bout
card features Las Vegas battler Brian Battease against Alex
Martinez in a lightweight match, but Al points out that the
value of Crown boxing goes well beyond the main event. “I have
traveled all around the world announcing and appearing at boxing
matches for the last 30 years, and I can tell you that no one
makes more competitive and fun matches than Crown’s matchmaker
Frank Luca,” Al said. “These cards are perfect for the newcomer
to live boxing, as well as the aficionados. The ticket prices
are affordable, the fights are exciting, and it all takes place
in a pleasant and intimate atmosphere,” he added. For ticket
information call 702-365-7075, or visit the Orleans box office.
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Undefeated Ronson Frank Being
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The youngest member of the fighting Frank
brothers, undefeated light heavyweight Ronson, takes on
33-veteran Raynard “Flash” Darden in Friday night’s (Mar. 12)
8-round co-feature on the “St. Patty’s Day Brawl” pro card,
presented by O’Shea Brothers Boxing Promotions, at the PAL Gym
in Yonkers, New York.
New York State heavyweight champion Darrel “King David” Madison
(14-1, 3 KOs), coming off of an 8-round split decision win last
July against Nagy Aguilera, now rated No. 12 by the IBF, defends
his title belt against dangerous southpaw Robert Wiggins
(20-7-1, 12 KOs) in the 8-round main event.
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Sensational Junior Lightweight
Logan McGuinnes Improves To 10-0 |
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Montreal fight fans were treated to another
outstanding performance from sensational junior lightweight
prospect Logan McGuinness as he battled Mexican veteran Pedro
Navarrete in an eight round war on Saturday afternoon.
Fighting at the Montreal Casino for the fifth time in his young
professional career, the 22 year old McGuinness improved his
unbeaten record to 10-0-0 (4KO’s) as the Orangeville native
displayed toughness belying his youth.
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On This Day: March 9 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2002, Frankfurt, Oder,
Germany:
Danilo Haussler won a 12 round MD over Glenn Catley -
European (EBU) Super Middleweight Title.
Markus Beyer TKO'd Anton Robinson in the 7th round -
WBC International Super Middleweight Title.
Montecatini Terme, Italy:
Gianluca Branco TKO'd Allan Vester in the 10th round -
European (EBU) Light Welterweight Title.
Tokyo, Japan:
Alexander Munoz TKO'd Celes Kobayashi in the 8th round -
WBA Super Flyweight Title.
Elizabeth, Indiana:
Zahir Raheem TKO'd Benito Rodriguez in the 4th round -
Non Title
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania:
Paul Spadafora won a 12 round UD over Angel Manfredy -
IBF Lightweight Title
Juan Manuel Marquez TKO'd Robbie Peden in the 10th round
- NABF Featherweight Title.
2001, Southport, Queensland,
Australia:
Kali Meehan KO'd Colin Wilson in the 4th round - WBO
Asia Pacific Heavyweight Title
Copenhagen, Denmark:
Johnny Bredahl won a 12 round UD over Joel Junio - WBA
International Bantamweight Title.
Erlanger, Kentucky:
Dale Crowe KO'd Greg Page in the 10th round - Non Title
Page was Severely injured in this bout.
Reno, Nevada:
Montell Griffin TKO'd Ed Dalton in the 6th round - WBC
Continental Americas Light-Heavyweight Title.
1996, Buenos Aires, Argentina:
Raul Balbi KO'd Ricardo Vega in the 2nd round - Non
Title
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia:
Jeff Fenech TKO'd Mike Juarez in the 2nd round - Non
Title Lightweights
Cork, Ireland:
Steve Collins TKO'd Neville Brown in the 11th round -WBO
Super-Middleweight Title
Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Obed Sullivan TKO'd Olian Alexander in the 2nd round -
IBF Inter-Continental Heavyweight Title.
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Devon Alexander TKO 8 Juan Urango Photo
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Including:
Derric Rossy W UD 12 Zack Page
Harrison Cuello W MD 8 Steve Forbes
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Honario Victorious At Pechanga |
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Report & Photos By Jimmie Martin
The highly anticipated match of the night was the main event
that featured non stop action from the opening bell. Champion
Martin Honorio (28-4-1, 14 KO’s) and Wilton Hilario (12-1-1,
9KO’s) used the first round to get acquainted, but from there
on, the fight was nothing less than action packed. The fight
would eventually go to the cards, and would give Honorio a
unanimous decision and his NABO Lightweight belt with scores of
120-106, 119-107, and 119-107.
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Honorio W UD 12 Hilario Photo
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Including:
Rico Ramos KO 4 Cecilio Santos
John Molina Jr. KO 1 Ricardo Medina
Walter Sarnoi W UD 4 Jerry Mondragon
Ephraim Martinez W SD 4 Rufino Serrano
Alvaro Morales W SD 4 Sergey Karpenko
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On This Day: March 8 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2003, Coventry, England:
Peter Oboh TKO'd Neil Simpson in the 11th round -
Commonwealth and British Light-Heavyweight Title.
London, Bethnal Green, England:
Richard Williams won a 12 round UD over Andrei Pestriaev
- IBO and WBF Light Middleweight Title.
Marseille, France:
Mehdi Sahnoune TKO'd Bruno Girard in the 7th round - WBA
Light-Heavyweight Title
Hanover, Germany:
Corrie Sanders TKO'd Wladimir Klitschko in the 2nd round
- WBO Heavyweight Title
Felix Sturm won a 10 round UD over Javier Mamani - IBF
Youth Middleweight Title
Tustin, California:
Monte Barrett won a 6 round UD over Terry Porter - Non
Title
2002, Oroville, California:
Juan Lazcano TKO'd Julio Cesar Leon in the 7th round -
Non Title
Kissimmee, Florida:
Oscar Larrios won a 8 round UD over Darryl Pinckney -
Non Title
1999,
Tito Mendoza KO'd Dwain Williams in the 5th round - WBO
NABO Light-Middleweight Title.
Rafael Marquez KO'd Jose Gastelum in the 6th round - Non
Title
1998, Yokohama, Japan:
Saman Sorjaturong TKO'd Shiro Yahiro in the 3rd round
WBC Light-Flyweight Title
Joichiro Tatsuyoshi won a 12 round UD over Jose Sosa -
WBC Bantamweight Title
1997, Buenos Aires, Argentina:
Carlos Baldomir and Silvio Peppino fought to an 8 round
Draw - Non Title
Koln, Germany:
Juan Carlos Gomez TKO'd Jose Da Silva in the 9th round -
WBC International Cruiserweight Title.
Albuquerque, New Mexico:
Johnny Tapia TKO'd Jorge Barrera in the 3rd round - WBO
Super Flyweight Title.
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Darchinyan Wins While Guerrero Wows At The Show |
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Report & Photos By Roy & Marlene Marquez
WBC &WBA super flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan doled out a
twelve round beating to Mexican challenger Rodrigo Guerrero in a
thoroughly captivating one-sided fight. The scorecards read
118-110, 117-111 & 120-108 but didn’t begin to tell the drama
that unfolded in the ring. The fight took place at The Show at
Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, CA and was
shown on SHOBOX: The New Generation.
“I am not happy to lose but I feel really good”, said Guerrero
through an interpreter following the fight. “I think people now
know who I am and that I didn’t come here to lose or just to lie
down.” Guerrero may have lost the fight but he certainly won the
crowd and the respect of the champion. “He took all my punches
and kept fighting back”, explained Darchinyan. “If I didn’t
train hard or if I took this guy lightly this is a much harder
fight and maybe I lose.”
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Shamone Alvarez Knocks Out Alexis Camacho
And Other Results From Star Boxing
At The Tropicana in Atlantic City |
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By Tim Donaldson
Shamone Alvarez was able to do what he could not do against
Delvin Rodriquez and Joshua Clottey. Shamone Alvarez was able to
look like a true contender with a future in the Welterweight
division. Maybe the pressure was off. There were no television
cameras for this fight. Or maybe the pressure was on for Alvarez
to prove himself once again in the ring. No fighter wants to
fade into obscurity. Whatever the reason, Alvarez gave the fans
the fight they wanted to see and the critics the fight that will
force them to take another look.
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My "Pacquiao Time" Day At Wild Card |
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By Barbara Pinnella
A week ago I did an interview with Steve Forbes at Wild Card
Boxing Club. At the time I wrote that up, I mentioned how lucky
I felt to be able to not only do my interview face to face, but
to watch Steve spar with Manny Pacquiao, and then get to stay
the rest of the afternoon to watch the remainder of Manny’s
training.
Now, after looking at the pictures taken at Media Day, I am
really just as excited when I think about the events that took
place on the day I went, as I was right after I left. So I
decided to write up a little story on my impressions of the
goings on, more from a fan point of view than that of a
journalist.
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Iannuzzi Wins An Exciting Bout In Tampa |
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By Christopher P. Cook and Damon Gonzalez at
ringside
Photos: Tom Sisson
Nick Iannuzzi's impressive hard-fought win highlighted an
exciting night of boxing at the Tampa Westshore DoubleTree
Hotel, presented by Terry Trekas and One Punch Productions.
Tampa's own Nick "The Showstopper" Iannuzzi (15-1-0, 9 KOs) won
a unanimous decision victory over Victor Barragan (11-5-0, 3
KOs). In a back-and-forth contest, both fighters gave it their
all in front of a full house in Tampa, Florida.
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Darchinyan Wins Slugfest Over Guerrero
To Retain WBC/WBA Super Flyweight Titles;
Unbeaten Zappavigna Captures IBO Crown |
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Photos: Tom Casino -SHOWTIME
In an exciting, wildly entertaining one-sided
slugfest, Vic “The Raging Bull’’ Darchinyan (34-2-1, 27 KOs) of
Australia retained his World Boxing Council/World Boxing
Association (WBC/WBA) super flyweight crowns with a hard-fought,
12-round unanimous decision over Mexico’s Rodrigo “Gato’’
Guerrero (13-2-1, 9 KOs) in the main event on a special edition
of ShoBox: The New Generation Saturday on SHOWTIME®.
Undefeated Lenny “Lenny Zappa’’ Zappavigna (23-0, 15 KOs) of
Australia captured the International Boxing Organization (IBO)
lightweight belt with a controversial 12-round decision over
Fernando “La Fiera” Angulo (22-7, 14 KOs) of Venezuela by the
scores of 116-111 twice and 114-113 in an excellent, non-stop
action, bloody co-feature at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino
Resort Spa.
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Alexander vs. Urango Post Fight Quotes |
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Devon Alexander: “My coach told me to stay
focused when Urango started bleeding [from the nose in the third
round]. My coach said, ‘Don’t stand there and get hit.’
“I can beat anyone: Zab, Timothy Bradley, you name it. I want to
come back to St. Louis and sell out the Scottrade center. I’m
coming back to good old St. Lou with two world titles. This is
very sweet.”
Juan Urango: “I’m very happy and satisfied with my
performance tonight. Devon is a great champion and he came out
and did his job. I performed well but Devon won tonight.”
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Alexander Scores Impressive KO Over Urango,
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Devon Alexander (now 20-0, 13 KO's) unified the
WBC and IBF Super Lightweight Titles with an 8th round stoppage
over tough Juan Urango. Alexander started fast, popping out
quick jabs and right hands, keeping his distance, but still
engaging. Urango was hunting for big shots, turning the tide
slightly in round 6, catching Alexander more than a few times.
Alexander remained calm and took control back, landing a
monster, right uppercut, counter that lifted Urango's head
almost a foot before he fell to the canvas. Urango would rise to
weak legs as a straight right put Urango down again almost
instantly. Urango rose again, but was not steady enough to
continue. Final time was 1:12 of the 8th. Urango falls to 22-3-1
with 17 KO's.
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