|
|
ESPN's "Friday Night Fights" Results
Consensus: Rodriguez Robbed |
|
Earlier tonight, Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and
Warriors Boxing presented an action-packed seven bout card
before a jam packed house at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami,
OK. The show, broadcast live on ESPN's "Friday Night Fights" was
headlined by IBF #3 rated welterweight contender, Delvin
Rodriguez taking on England's Ashley Theophane, in a ten round
welterweight contest.
Both fighters came out and immediately began firing shots,
setting the pace right from the get go. The taller Rodriguez was
the more accurate of the two, with Theophane looking to land
looping shots over Rodriguez's stiff jab.
Click Here
For More
|
|
|
Weights From Onatario, Ca |
|
Alberto Herrera - 153 LBS. vs. Sammy Gonzalez -
153.5 LBS.
Efrain Esquivias - 123 LBS. vs. Jonathan Alcantara - 121.5 LBS.
Jonathan Arrellano - 122 LBS. vs. Hugo Ramos - 125 LBS.
Jonte Willis - 211 LBS. vs. Lamont Williams - 197.5 LBS.
Manuel Del Cid - 132.5 LBS. vs. Carlos Hernandez - 136 LBS.
Bouts subject to change.
Doors open at 6:30pm, and the first bell rings at 7:45pm.
The Doubletree Hotel is located at 222 North Vineyard Avenue in
Ontario.
The hotel phone number is 909-937-0900.
Tickets for "LOCKED ‘N LOADED II" are priced at $75, $45, and
$30 are available now and may be purchased by calling
714-935-0900.
|
|
|
Hamburg District Court Awards
An Injunction Against JC Gomez |
|
Today Hamburg district awarded an injunction
against Juan Carlos Gomez regarding his latest statements
against ARENA and promoter Ahmet Öner. According to the judgment
Gomez is not allowed to claim that Öner still owes him money or
that he has been intimated by ARENA staff in order to sign a new
promotional contract.
"The court statement is very clear – Juan is a liar", says Ahmet
Öner. "We are suing him for libel and after the injunction I am
pretty sure that we will win the case. Proof for all payments
made to him are on file. Juan earned the highest purses of his
career while fighting for ARENA. It’s sad that he needs to
insult people to get some publicity because he’s just no good
anymore. But to be honest – who cares about Gomez anyways?"
|
|
|
TKO Boxing Finalizes The Battle Of York V |
|
Final details have been announced as TKO Boxing
Promotions presents “The Battle of York V” this Saturday night,
July 31st at the Sovereign Bank Stadium in York, Pennsylvania. A
huge crowd is expected for the return of this unique summer
evening of world class boxing at the baseball stadium.
In the main event, The Fighting Pride of York, PA, Carney
“Beeper” Bowman will square off against Union City, New Jersey
veteran Robert Acevedo.
Click
Here For More
|
|
|
On This Day: July 31 |
|
By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Erik Morales won a 15 round UD over Carlos Hernandez to
retain the WBC and win the IBF Super-Featherweight
Titles.
Ivan Calderon won a 12 round UD over Roberto Leyva to
retain the WBO Minimumweight Title.
Rafael Marquez KO'd Heriberto Ruiz in the 3rd round to
retain the IBF Bantamweight Title.
2002, Osaka, Japan:
Alexander Munoz KO'd Eiji Kojima in the 2nd round to
retain the WBA Super-Flyweight Title.
1999, Nagoya, Japan:
Hideki Todaka won a 12 round UD over Jesus Rojas to win
the WBA Super-Flyweight Title.
Tijuana, Mexico:
Diego Morales TKO'd Ysaias Zamudio in the 9th round to
retain the WBO Super-Flyweight Title.
Michael Carbajal TKO'd Jorge Arce in the 11th round to
win the WBO Light-Flyweight Title.
Erik Morales TKO'd Reynante Jamili in the 6th round to
retain the WBC Super-Bantamweight Title.
1994, Nagoya, Japan:
Yasuei Yakushii TKO'd Jung ll Byun in the 11th round to
retain the WBC Bantamweight Title.
1988, New York, New York:
Buddy McGirt KO'd Howard Davis in the 1st round to
retain the IBF Light-Welterweight Title.
|
|
|
Weights From Mandalay Bay - HBO PPV |
|
|
Photos: Marlene Marquez
Juan Manuel Marquez
133.5 vs. Juan Diaz 135
Daniel Jacobs 159 vs.
Dmitry Pirog 160
Joel Casamayor 138 vs.
Robert Guerrero 138.5
Sakio Bika 166 vs. Jean Paul Mendy 167
Jorge Linares 132.5 vs. Rocky Juarez 132
George Groves 169 vs. Alfredo Contreras 169
Seth Mitchell 243 vs. Derek Bryant 201
Frankie Gomez 139 vs. Ronald Peterson (will weigh in
later)
Mike Peralta 136 vs. Juan Montiel 134
|
|
|
Billy’s Boxing Blog
Speak No Evil, See No Evil, Hear No Evil |
|
|
By William Trillo
At first I didn't know why, but every
time I started kicking around the latest Chapter in the
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao negotiations that age old
proverb about the 3 wise monkeys kept coming to my mind.
Not wanting to let my instinct go to waste I did a
little research.
According to Wikipedia.com there are various meanings
ascribed to the monkeys but in the western world the
proverbial principle is often used to refer to those who
deal with impropriety by looking the other way, refusing
to acknowledge it, or feigning ignorance.
Wait a minute!!
Click Here For Full Blog
|
|
|
Marquez vs. Diaz II Free Undercard Preview
To Be Shown Live By PPV Distributors |
|
When the Marquez vs. Diaz II "Fight of the Year:
The Rematch" undercard was announced, Golden Boy Promotions CEO
Richard Schaefer promised fight fans "The Night of the Year,"
stacking the undercard with great fighters and fights with
unpredictable outcomes. Now fans can look forward to even more
from this spectacular night of boxing with two free undercard
preview fights to be broadcast by select pay-per-view providers
beginning at 7 p.m. ET/ 4 p.m. PT. Fans should check their guide
listings for details.
Click
Here For More
|
|
|
Sam Peter Signs Contract For Rematch
With Wladimir Klitschko On Sept. 11 |
|
The Nigerian Nightmare, heavyweight Sam Peter,
today signed a contract to fight for the world heavyweight
championship.
Peter will take on IBF Champion Wladimir Klitschko on Sept. 11
in Frankfurt, Germany.
Peter signed his contract in the Top Rank headquarters in Las
Vegas. Bob Arum made the announcement today.
Click Here
For More
|
|
|
Weights From Cancun - Telefutua |
|
Venue: Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort, Cancun,
Mexico
Promoter: Golden Boy
Danny Garcia 143.4 vs. Jorge Romero 143
Gilberto Keb Bass 113 vs. Juan Esquer 113
Marco Antonio Periban 168 vs. Franco Sanchez 170
Romulo Kuasicha 127 vs. Alberto Cupido 126.5
Omri Lowther 134 vs. Isaac Bejarano 134
Nasif Castillo 118 vs. Miguel Garcia 118
Mauricio Perez 158 vs. Arturo Garduza 160
Jose Rubio 123 vs. Freddy Mercado 123
|
|
|
Weights From Oklahoma - ESPN2 |
|
Main Event - Welterweights 10 Rounds
Delvin Rodriguez - 147 3/4 lbs. vs. Ashley Theophane - 147
1/2 lbs.
Super Middleweights 10 Rounds
Donovan George - 167 lbs. vs. Francisco Sierra - 170 1/2
lbs.
Middleweights 8 Rounds
Andy Lee - 162 lbs. vs. James Cook - 157 1/2 lbs.
Jr. Middleweights 6 Rounds
Jonathan Gonzalez - 152 1/2 lbs. vs. Abel Perry - 149 lbs.
Welterweights 4 Rounds
Yordenis Ugas - 147 lbs. vs. Dejuan Jackson - 149 lbs.
Lightweights 4 Rounds
Rances Barthelemy - 133 lbs. vs. John Barnes - will
weigh-in later tonight
Lightweights 6 Rounds
Dannie Williams Vs. Steven Mincks - both will weigh-in later
tonight
|
|
|
Yohnny Perez Signs With Espinoza Boxing |
|
I.B.F. Bantamweight champion Yohnny Perez (20-0,
14 KO’s) has signed a managerial contract with well known
manager Frank Espinoza this morning in front of officials from
the California State Athletic Commission. “I’m proud to be part
of the Espinoza Boxing family,” stated Perez, a Colombian
fighting out of L.A. “I’m not going to let Frank down. I truly
believe he’ll take my career to the next level.”
Click Here For More
|
|
|
Promising Bantamweight Chris Avalos Faces Fellow Unbeaten Chris
Martin In ShoBox Main Event, Aug. 6 |
|
Four dedicated, determined fighters with a
combined 64 wins with 41 knockouts will be featured when ShoBox:
The New Generation returns Friday, Aug. 6, on SHOWTIME® (11 p.m.
ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).
In yet another ShoBox battle of unbeatens, world-ranked
bantamweight Chris Avalos (16-0, 13 KOs), of Lancaster, Calif.,
by way of San Diego, will face California state featherweight
and junior featherweight champion Chris “The San Diego Kid”
Martin (18-0-2, 5 KOs), of Chula Vista, Calif., in an excellent
10-round main event.
Click Here
For More
|
|
|
Prenice Brewer Ready For Primetime;
Cleveland Prospect Heads To
Chicago For ESPN2 Fight On Aug. 6 |
|
Undefeated junior welterweight prospect Prenice
Brewer heads to Chicago, Illinois on Friday, August 6th to face
Patrick Lopez in the eight round co-main event on ESPN2’s Friday
Night Fights at the UIC Pavilion.
The 22 year old Brewer, born and raised in Cleveland, brings a
record of 15-0-1 with six knockouts into battle against the
Londonberry, New Hampshire native Lopez, 19-2-0 (11KO’s).
Brewer is coming off a very successful ESPN2 appearance, looking
terrific in a six round unanimous decision win over Christopher
Fernandez on March 19th.
Click Here
For More
|
|
|
Mauricio Martinez To Take On Reynaldo Lopez For New York State
Title On August 7th In Brooklyn |
|
On Saturday night August 7th, Havoc Boxing will
make its initial foray in to boxing promotion as the upstart
Promotion presents a terrific night of boxing at the Aviator
Sports Complex in Brooklyn, New York.
In the main event, Former world Bantamweight champion Mauricio
Martinez will take part in a ten round bout against Reynaldo
Lopez for the New York State Super Bantamweight title.
Click Here For
More
|
|
|
On This Day: July 30 |
|
By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Louisville, Kentucky:
Nelson Dieppa won a 12 round MD over Ulises Solis to
retain the WBO Light-Flyweight Title.
Danny Williams KO'd Mike Tyson in the 4th round.
1999, Mashantucket, Connecticut:
James Toney TKO'd Adopho Washington in the 10th round
-non-title bout
Ray Oliviera won a 10 round UD over Cihat Salman
1995, Nagoya, Japan:
Wayne McCullough won a 12 round SD over Yasuei Yakushiji
to retain the WBC Bantamweight Title.
1994, London, England:
Alfred Kotey won a 12 round UD over Rafael Del Valle to
win the WBO Bantamweight Title.
1992, Stanhope, New Jersey:
Al Cole won a 12 round UD over James Warring to win the
IBF Cruiserweight Title.
1989, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Julian Jackson TKO'd Terry Norris in the 2nd roundto
retain the WBA Light-Middleweight Title.
1979, Chicago, Illinois:
Pipino Cuevas won a 15 round UD over Randy Shields to
retain the WBA Welterweight Title.
1977, Monte Carlo, Monaco:
Carlos Monzon won a 15 round UD over Rodrigo Valdez to
retain the WBC and WBA Middleweight titles.
|
|
|
Lopez vs. Marquez Press Conference Video |
|
By William Trillo
On Tuesday Gary Shaw & Top Rank Promotions got the ball rolling
for the can't miss Juan Manuel Lopez vs Rafael Marquez September
18th fight that will be held in Las Vegas. With "Juanma's" WBO
Featherweight belt on the line and this Mexican Independence Day
fight can't be topped.
Pound4Pound was on hand to get video of everything that went
down on the podium as well as one on one interviews with
promoters Gary Shaw & Bob Arum. Trust me, you need to see these
clips!
Check out our always FREE Video
|
|
|
Time To Meet – Randy Caballero |
|
By Barbara Pinnella
There is a new young gun in the Featherweight division,
19-year-old Randy Caballero. If you go to see Caballero fight,
don’t stop to get a drink first. If you do, the chances are you
will miss him. He has had four professional fights, and in those
four fights he has fought the same number of rounds. His last
fight lasted a whole two minutes, way longer than his other
three, which went 0.56, 0.43, and 0.49.
But don’t even think that Randy has just appeared out of
nowhere. He told me he’s had roughly 170 amateur fights with 10
or 11 losses. Sounds like a lot of fights for someone as young
as he, but he started fighting when he was eight, which means he
already has 11 years under his belt.
Click Here For
Full Report
|
|
|
Rodriguez Hungrier Than Ever,
Looking To Shine On ESPN Friday Night |
|
"HUNGRY". It is a term heard in boxing very
often. Before their first fight, boxers are often considered
hungry, hungry to get inside the ring and get their career
underway. After a few wins, they are hungry to then prove that
they are a legitimate prospect. After reaching prospect status,
boxers are said to become hungry to get to the level where they
are considered a top contender. Contenders have been known as
hungry in their quest to get a shot at a championship. It's
almost something fighters become programmed to say, but when
Star Boxing's Delvin Rodriguez tells you, "I am hungry" there is
something different about it. You can see it in his eyes, and
you can hear it in his voice. Just sitting down with Rodriguez
for a few minutes, or watching an intense training session with
the top rated welterweight, is all you need to realize just how
hungry he actually is. This Friday night in the main event on
ESPN's "Friday Night Fights", the IBF #3 rated Rodriguez
(25-4-2, 14KO's) will look to put that hunger on display when he
takes on Ashley Theophane (26-4-1, 7KO's) in a ten round
welterweight contest at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami,
Oklahoma.
Click
Here For More
|
|
|
Argenis Mendez Keeps Hot Streak Burning With
Win Over Shamir Reyes On Broadway Boxing |
|
Argenis Mendez brought his act to the bright
lights of New York City, and shined through and through with a
first round knockdown en route to an 8-round unanimous decision
victory over local hero Shamir Reyes on Wednesday night.
Mendez-Reyes headlined the latest edition of DiBella
Entertainment’s Broadway Boxing series, in front of a capacity
crowd at the BB King Blues Club and Grill in Times Square.
Click
Here For More
|
|
|
Marquez vs. Diaz II Final Press Conference Quotes |
|
|
Photo: Gene Blevins - hoganphotos-Golden Boy
JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ: "Thank you
for being here. I want to thank Golden Boy Promotions
and HBO Sports for supporting me. Everyone knows Juan
Diaz is a great fighter and I have prepared myself very
hard for this fight. When people say 'Why Juan Diaz
again?' I always want make the biggest fights and here
you have two great fighters.
"I think this fight is going to be better than the first
one because Juan Diaz is a great fighter and a great
warrior and I am too. I like to fight. Everyone who
knows me, knows I like landing so many punches.
JUAN DIAZ: "I am glad to see everyone out here
coming to support Juan Manuel Marquez and myself. I am
very excited to be here.
"I came to Mandalay Bay 10 years ago for Vargas vs.
Trinidad and I was out enjoying a great fight. Now I am
here, and I am the main event. I am very excited and
thankful to be here for this fight. I know it is a big
and important fight and I am excited.
Click Here For More
|
|
|
Cotton-McGuinness & Grant To
Battle For NABA Lightweight Title |
|
After countless months of rumors and hype,
Orangeville natives Logan Cotton-McGuinness (11-0-1, 5 KO’s) and
Buzz Grant (9-3, 4 KO’s) are set to square-off in one of the
most anticipated grudge matches in Ontario boxing history,
Saturday, September 25 at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga,
Ontario, for the NABA Lightweight title.
The card, UNDISPUTED: RIVALS, is being promoted by United
Promotions, Southern Ontario’s leader in live boxing.
Click
Here For More
|
|
|
Harris Ready For Aguilera In USBA
Heavyweight Title Fight Aug. 6 In Hinkley, MN |
|
Veteran Maurice “Sugar Moe” Harris, winner of the
2002 ‘Thunderbox Heavyweight Tournament,” is fully prepared to
take advantage of his USBA title shot against Nagy “Dominican
Dynamite” Aguilera, August 6 in Hinkley, Minnesota.
Harris (23-14-2, 10 KOs) had only fought twice in previous six
years, prior to signing a promotional contract a year ago with
Boxing 360, after which he is 3-0 and ready to go for the gold.
Click Here For More
|
|
|
Burchfield: "Lundy Isn’t a Free Agent" |
|
Jimmy Burchfield, President of Classic
Entertainment and Sports, Inc., categorically denied reports
issued today that lightweight prospect “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy
(18-1-1, 10 KOs) is a promotional free agent.
“He is not a free agent and promoters shouldn’t be speaking with
him or his team,” Burchfield explained. “CES turned him pro and
we have completely and totally honored our end of the contract.
We just had him fighting on national television twice within 90
days.
Click Here For More
|
|
|
Cancun Plays Host To Key Battle
Between Danny Garcia & Jorge Romero |
|
On Friday, July 30 at Moon Palace Golf & Spa
Resort in Cancun, Mexico, top prospects Danny Garcia and Jorge
Romero meet in a clash of highly-regarded prospects that will
see who takes the next step up the 140-pound ladder and who will
be forced to regroup and rebuild. It's a pivotal bout for both
young men, but only one can emerge victorious in the 10-round
main event fight for the WBC Youth Welterweight Interim Title
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.
Click Here For
More
|
|
|
Mike Mollo Back In Action On Aug. 6 In Chicago |
|
Chicago based heavyweight contender Mike Mollo
returns to action next Friday night, August 6th at the Windy
City’s UIC Pavilion against veteran Franklin Lawrence in a
special attraction eight round heavyweight battle.
The Mollo/Lawrence bout is part of a nine bout action packed
card broadcast on ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights and is presented
by 8 Count Productions in association with Vega Boxing.
Click Here For
More
|
|
|
On This Day: July 29 |
|
By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Hammond, Indiana:
Courtney Burton KO'd Angel Manfredy in the 8th round.
2002, Yokahoma, Japan:
Noel Arambulet won a 12 round MD over Keitaro Hoshino to
retain the WBA Minimumweight Title.
2000, Calabria, Italy:
Daniel Santos KO'd Giovanni Parisi in the 4th round to
retain the WBO Welterweight Title.
Phoenix, Arizona:
Kostya,Tszyu TKO'd Julio Cesar Chavez in the 6th round
to retain the WBC Light-Welterweight Title.
1995, San Antonio, Texas:
Alex Sanchez won a 12 round UD over Tomas Rivera to
retain the WBO Minimumweight Title.
Danny Romero KO'd Miguel Martinez in the 6th round to
retain the IBF Flyweight Title.
1994, Las Vegas, Nevada:
James Toney KO'd Charles Williams in the 12th round to
retain the IBF Super-Middleweight Title
Oscar de la Hoya KO'd Jorge Paez in the 2nd round to win
the Vacant WBO Lightweight Title.
1990, Phoenix, Arizona:
Michael Carbajal TKO'd Muangchai Kittikasem in the 7th
round to win the IBF Light-Flyweight Title.
1957, New York, New York:
Floyd Patterson TKO'd Hurricane Jackson in the 10th
round to retain the World Heavyweight Title.
|
|
|
Juan Manuel Lopez & Rafael Marquez
Press Conference |
|
|
Photos: Chris Farina - Top Rank
Undefeated World Boxing Organization
(WBO) featherweight champion JUAN MANUEL LOPEZ and
two-division world champion RAFAEL MARQUEZ, the pride of
Puerto Rico and México, respectively, hosted a News
Conference Luncheon announcing their highly anticipated
world featherweight title fight on Tuesday in the Gold
Ballroom at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles.
The fighters were joined by their teams, including
promoters Bob Arum, Ivan Rivera, Gary Shaw and Fernando
Beltran.
Click Here For More
|
|
|
Marquez, Diaz, Jacobs, Pirog, Guerrero,
Casamayor & Linares Arrive In Las Vegas |
|
|
Photo: Gene Blevins -
hoganphotos/Golden Boy
Two-Time World Champion Jorge Linares;
Three-Time World Champion Robert Guerrero; number one
world ranked middleweight contender Daniel Jacobs; Ring
Magazine, WBA and WBO Lightweight World Champion Juan
Manuel Marquez; President of Golden Boy Promotions Oscar
de la Hoya; Three-Time World Lightweight Champion Juan
Diaz; number two world ranked middleweight contender
Dmitry Pirog and Four Time World Champion Joel Casamayor
pose on July 27, 2010 upon their arrivals at Mandalay
Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada in advance of
their the July 31, 2010 bouts when Marquez will rematch
with Diaz, Jacobs will face Pirog for the vacant WBO
Middleweight World Championship, Guerrero will face
Casamayor and Linares will face 2000 Olympic Silver
Medalist Rocky Juarez at the Mandalay Bay Events Center
in Las Vegas, Nevada live on HBO Pay-Per-View.
|
|
|
Marquez vs. Diaz II Fight Week Notes |
|
Danny Jacobs, Robert Guerrero and Rocky Juarez
are always motivated to succeed when they step into the ring,
but this Saturday night, there is more than just winning on
their minds. The three pugilists are all fighting for loved
ones who have given them strength and encouragement in their
careers and in their lives.
Jacobs is dedicating his fight to his grandmother Cordelia
Jacobs, also known "Lady Bird," who passed away Saturday night
from lung cancer just months after being diagnosed. Jacobs was
already planning on dedicating his first title fight to his
grandmother, who helped raise the Brooklyn native and, as a
devout Jehovah's Witness, never actually saw any of Jacobs'
fights. With her sudden passing, thoughts and prayers are with
Jacobs and his family during this difficult time.
Click Here For More
|
|
|
Adamek vs. Grant Press Conference Recap |
|
A press conference for "The Big Challenge", title
fight between Tomasz Adamek, the IBF International Heavyweight
and NABO Heavyweight Champion, (41-1, 27 KO's) and Michael
Grant, (46-3, 34 KO's) was held Tuesday at Global Boxing Gym in
North Bergen, NJ.
Michael Grant did not attend the press conference because he is
training in Las Vegas, but was present via telephone. Nick
Garone, Grant's manager, spoke for Michael Grant. "You are going
to see that Michael Grant is prepared. He walks the walk, talks
the talk as far as being a professional. He's been away from the
spotlight for quite a long time and we believe that's a good
thing. Michael is well preserved.
Click
Here For More
|
|
|
Deandre Latimore Wins Big In St. Louis |
|
Junior middleweight contender Deandre “The Bull”
Latimore went back to work this past Saturday night in his
hometown of St. Louis, tearing into veteran Darien Ford,
dropping him three times in the second round before referee
Steve Smoger stopped the bout at the 2:46 mark of the third
round following a hailstorm of punches.
The win improved the 24 year old Latimore’s record to 21-3-0
with seventeen knockouts and has him looking to much bigger
fights in the talent rich junior middleweight division.
Click Here For
More
|
|
|
ESPN2's Friday Night Fights Hits Chicago,
Aug. 6 At The UIC Pavilion |
|
8 Count Productions in association with Vega
Boxing have announced that ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights will
return to Chicago on Friday, August 6th at Chicago’s UIC
Pavilion.
“We’re very excited to work with Denis Benoit and the Vega
Boxing team and our friends at ESPN to bring an outstanding
event to the sports fans of Chicago on Friday, August 6th. We
originally had an action packed event planned on that night for
our Windy City Fight Night series and now the fans will get more
world class boxing for the same price” said Dominic Pesoli,
President of 8 Count Productions.
Click
Here For More
|
|
|
Nishioka vs. Munroe Date Announced |
|
RENDALL MUNROE was last night given the date for
his world title showdown against Japanese star Toshiaki Nishioka.
Munroe (21-1) will challenge for Nishioka’s (36-4-3) WBC
super-bantamweight title at Tokyo’s 10,000 capacity Sumo Hall on
Sunday October 24.
Munroe, 30, will take eight weeks off from his binman’s job to
prepare for the biggest fight of his career.
Click Here For
More
|
|
|
Hot Prospect Lennox Allen’s
Journey Lands In Brooklyn |
|
The long, often arduous journey for unbeaten
super middleweight Lennox “2 Sharpe” Allen, a native of Guyana,
took him around the world before finally settling in Brooklyn.
The 25-year-old southpaw turned pro six years ago in Georgetown,
Guyana. Less than a year later, attempting to kick-start his
boxing career, he moved to Perth, Western Australia. “I decided
to take a risk and move to Australia,” Lennox explained. “I
thought that it would be a good step for my career, but it
wasn’t working out, and after 18 months there I returned home to
Guyana.”
Click Here
For More
|
|
|
Undercard Announced For Friday's ESPN Show
At The Buffalo Run Casino In Oklahoma |
|
This Friday night in the main event on ESPN's
"Friday Night Fights", IBF #3 rated welterweight contender,
Delvin Rodriguez (25-4-2, 14KO's) takes on Ashley Theophane
(26-4-1, 7KO's) in a ten round welterweight contest. The
co-feature bout of the evening features a sizzling ten round
super middleweight showdown, between up and coming prospect,
Donovan "Da Bomb" George (20-0-1, 17KO's) and fellow knockout
artist Francisco Sierra (21-3, 20KO's).
Click
Here For More
|
|
|
Juan Manuel Lopez vs. Rafael Marquez,
Sept. 18 Tickets Go On Sale Monday, Aug.2 |
|
Fireworks will fly during Mexican Independence
Day weekend in Las Vegas, Nev., when two-division world
champions JUAN MANUEL “JuanMa” LOPEZ and RAFAEL MARQUEZ collide
for Lopez’s World Boxing Organization (WBO) featherweight title,
Saturday, September 18, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The
12-round world title tilt will be televised live on SHOWTIME
Championship Boxing.
These two warriors boast a combined record of 68-5 with an
astounding 61 knockouts – a winning percentage of 93% and a
victory by knockout ratio of 90%.
Click
Here For More
|
|
|
On This Day: July 28 |
|
By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Rochester, New York:
Hasim Rahman KO'd Terrence Lewis in the 2nd round
2001, London, England:
Danny Williams TKO'd Julius Francis in the 4th round to
win the Brittish and Commonwealth Heavyweight Titles.
Los Angeles, California:
6 Heads Lewis retained the WBA Welterweight Title when
his bout with Ricardo Mayorga is called a NC in the 2nd
round. Lewis suffered a head-butt inflicted cut.
Erik Morales won a 12 round UD over In Jin Chi to retain
the WBC Featherweight Title.
Roy Jones Jr won a 12 round UD over Julio Cesar Gonzalez
to retain the Undisputed Light-Heavyweight World Title.
1990, Melbourne, Australia:
Dennis Andries KO'd Jeff Harding in the 7th round to
regain the WBC Light-Heavyweight Title.
St Petersburg, Florida:
Jeff Lampkin KO'd Siza Makathini in the 8th round to
retain the IBF Cruiserweight Title.
1988, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Michael Nunn TKO'd Frank Tate in the 9th round to win
the IBF Middleweight Title.
1985, Seoul, Korea:
Joey Olivo won a 15 round UD over Moon-Jin Choi to
retain the WBA Light-Flyweight Title.
Miami, Florida:
Mike McCallum TKO'd David Braxton in the 8th round to
retain the WBA Super-Middleweight Title.
|
|
|
Juan Manuel Lopez & Rafael Marquez Press Luncheon Announcing
World Featherweight Title Fight |
|
|
Photo: Xio Sandoval
Undefeated World Boxing Organization
(WBO) featherweight champion JUAN MANUEL LOPEZ and
two-division world champion RAFAEL MARQUEZ, the pride of
Puerto Rico and México hosted a News Conference Luncheon
announcing their highly anticipated world featherweight
title fight that will take place Saturday, September 18
at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and will be televised live
on SHOWTIME Championship Boxing.
Pound4Pound was on hand and we got video of the news
conference and one on ones with both promoters that will
be coming soon…so stay tuned!
|
|
|
HBO'S Greenburg Says,
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Negotiations Took Place |
|
By William Trillo
Speaking to the claim by Leonard Ellerbe that stated Bob Arum
might be lying in regard to negotiating with Ross Greenburg
about a possible Manny vs. Floyd fight, HBO's Greenburg said,
"Fights like Mayweather vs. Pacquiao are significant because of
these fighters' ability to connect with sports fans around the
world," said Greenburg. "It's unfortunate that it won't happen
in 2010,"
"I had been negotiating with a representative from each side
since May 2nd,(the day after Mayweather defeated Shane Mosley),
carefully trying to put the fight together," said Greenburg.
"Hopefully, someday this fight will happen. Sports fans deserve
it."
|
|
|
Danny Jacobs Profile |
|
By Nat Gottlieb Courtesy of HBO.com
Daniel Jacobs calls himself "The Golden Child." He might
consider changing it to "The Chosen One." With a resume that
reads more prospect than contender, he was deemed by an alphabet
body worthy of a fight for a vacant middleweight title on July
31. Just how good is he? We're about to find out.
Click Here For Full Report via HBO.com
|
|
|
Devon Alexander vs. Andriy Kotelnik, Tavoris Cloud vs. Glen
Johnson Teleconference Transcript |
|
Alan Hopper (Don King Productions, Public
Relations Director) - On Saturday, August 7th, Don King
Productions will present a world championship tripleheader,
“Gateway to Greatness: The Homecoming” at Scottrade Center in
St. Louis. We’ve heard a lot of talk recently from other boxing
promoters wanting to present great top-to-bottom cards like Don
King cards, but nobody does it like Don King himself. Before we
get to the HBO Boxing After Dark co-featured main event fighters
we have on our call today, I’d like to mention that we will also
feature a domestically non-televised WBC/USNBC cruiserweight
championship. Ryan Coyne is an undefeated cruiserweight at 14
and 0 from St. Louis who played collegiate football at Mizzou in
2001 and 2002 before becoming a professional boxer.
Click Here For More
|
|
|
"Da Bomb" Ready To Explode On Friday Night Fights |
|
This Friday at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami,
OK, highly touted, undefeated super middleweight contender,
Donovan "Da Bomb" George (20-0-1, 17KO's), will look to continue
on his path towards a super middleweight title shot, when he
takes on the very dangerous, Francisco Sierra (21-3, 20KO's) in
what promises to be an all-out war between heavy-handed
contenders in the co-feature on ESPN's "Friday Night Fights"
telecast. The bout, promoted by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and
Warriors Boxing, is the co-feature to the welterweight showdown
between IBF #3 rated, Delvin Rodriguez (25-4-2, 14KO's) and
Ashley Theophane (26-4-1, 7KO's).
Click Here
For More
|
|
|
Booth Wants Revenge For His Brother |
|
JASON BOOTH has promised to go one better than
brother Nicky and beat Steve Molitor in their world title clash.
Booth, 32, challenges for the Canadian’s IBF world
super-bantamweight title at Houghton-le-Spring’s Rainton Meadows
Arena on Saturday September 11.
Molitor (32-1) has won on all three previous visits to Britain
with the victory over Nicky coming on points in a Commonwealth
bantamweight title clash back in September 2002.
Click Here For
More
|
|
|
Webb To Make First Defense Against KO King |
|
SAM WEBB will defend his British
light-middleweight title against Martin Concepcion in London on
Saturday October 16.
Webb (16-0-1) won the title in March when he outpointed
controversial Anthony Small, but faces a tough night against the
Leicester banger.
Concepcion (17-7) is arguably the hardest domestic puncher at 11
stone, with ten of his wins coming inside the distance.
Click Here For
More
|
|
|
On This Day: July 27 |
|
By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2002, New Orleans, Louisiana:
Cliff Etienne and Francois Botha fought to a draw in a
wild and controversial bout.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Tim Austin TKO'd Adan Vargas in the 10th round to retain
the IBF Bantamweight Title.
John Ruiz retained his WBA Heavyweight Title when Kirk
Johnson was DQ'd in the 10 for repeated Low Blows.
Byron Mitchell TKO'd Julio Cesar Green in the 4th round
to retain the WBA Super-Middleweight Title.
Lamon Brewster TKO'd Willie Mitchell in the 6th round.
1992, Inglewood, California:
Victor Rabanales won a 12 round UD over Chang-Kyun Oh to
retain the WBC (Interim) Bantamweight Title.
1991, Capo d'Orlando, Italy:
Mauro Galvano won a 12 round UD over Ron Essett to
retain the WBC Super-Middleweight Title.
Norfolk, Virginia:
Pernell Whitaker won a 12 round UD over Policarpo Diaz
to retain the WBC, WBA, and IBF Lightweight Titles.
1990, Capo d'Orlando, Italy:
Massimliano Duran won the WBC Cruiserweight Title when
Carlos de Leon was DQ'd in the 11th round.
|
|
|
Billy's Boxing Blog
Floyd Mayweather Jr. & Miguel Cotto
Set To Face Off In Puerto Rico |
|
|
By William Trillo
After Bob Arum announced that Manny
Pacquiao would face Antonio Margarito in November, Floyd
Mayweather Jr. made a trip to Puerto Rico and on the top
of his list was a meeting with Super Welterweight Champ
Miguel Cotto. On the surface it's reported that the two
would sit down/face off and discuss combining their 2
promotional companies to put on some of their own
promoted events.
One can't help but assume that the idea of the two
fighters meeting somewhere down the road won't come up
in their conversations. Frankly, the idea may be to both
the fighters liking now that their supposed dance
partner Manny Pacquiao has other plans to finish off his
tear.
Click Here For Full Blog
|
|
|
One On One Video Interview
Pound4Pound Hot Prospect: Gary Russell Jr. |
|
The main reason I put myself in for
credentials to The Pechanga Resort & Casino this weekend was the
fact that the hot Featherweight prospect Gary Russell Jr. was
scheduled to be on the card. Much to my dismay Russell Jr. was
moved to the Thursday night card in Los Angeles. Fortunately his
fight was televised and what he did to the veteran Mauricio
Pastrana was very impressive. The one round blow out speaks for
itself. As it turned out, Russell Jr. attended the show in
Pechanga on Friday night and we got to speak to the young man
that we are tabbing as the next sure fire hit in the
Featherweight division.
Check out our always FREE Video
|
|
|
McEwan Remains Undefeated;
Gets Decision Over Perez |
|
By Barbara Pinnella
We returned to Pechanga for a Golden Boy Promotion event,
televised by Telefutura, and I was glad to come back at this
venue. The event was a sell-out, with extra seats brought in to
accommodate the fans.
There was a twenty minute delay in the start of the event while
the bottom ropes were wrapped with towels so that they met the
standard for the Boxing Commission required thickness. Hmm,
nobody was aware of that before hand?
The main event saw two Super Middleweights get in the ring for a
scheduled 10 round contest. After an extremely hard fought
contest, Craig McEwan (19-0, 10 KO’S) kept that ever-increasing
win streak alive against Danny Perez (34-8, 17 KO’s). The
victory was a majority decision; 95-95, 97-93, and 97-93. This
was met with a chorus of boos from the patrician crowd.
Click
Here For Full Report
|
|
|
Hundreds Of Fans Support Juan Manuel Marquez
At Los Angeles Fan Rally |
|
Photos: Marlene Marquez
Hundreds of fans braved the heat at the famed Placita Olvera
today to cheer on Juan Manuel "Dinamita" Marquez before he heads
to Las Vegas to face Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz in "Fight of the
Year: The Rematch" on July 31 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center
live on HBO Pay-Per-View®. Over 300 fans showed their support
for Mexico's "Numero Uno" and Marquez reciprocated that support
by signing autographs for over two hours in the blazing sun.
"I was so happy that all of the fans came out to support me
today," said Marquez. "Being in America really makes me feel
like the fight is almost here. I just want to make the Mexican
people proud and be victorious on July 31.
Click Here For
More
|
|
|
On This Day: July 26 |
|
By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Los Angeles,
California:
Manny Pacquiao TKO'd Emmanuel Lucero in the 3rd round to
retain the IBF Super-Bantamweight Title.
Fernando Vargas TKO'd Fitz Vanderpool in the 6th round
Tunica, Mississippi:
Art Simonyan won a 12 round UD over Carlos Contreras to
win the Vacant USBA Super-Bantamweight Title.
JC Candelo TKO'd Julio Garcia in the 8th round.
1998, Nagoya, Japan:
Satoshi Lida won a 12 round UD over Julio Gamboa to
retain the WBA Super-Flyweight Title.
Verona, New York:
Mark Johnson won a 12 round UD over Luis Rolon to retain
the IBF Flyweight Title.
1997, Yokohoma, Japan:
Antonio Cermeno KO'd Yuichi Kasai in the 12th round to
retain the WBA Super-Bantamweight Title.
Stevie Johnston won a 12 round SD over Hiroyuki Sakamoto
to retain the WBC Lightweight Title.
1987, Kwangju, Korea:
Chong Pal Park TKO'd Emmanuel Otti in the 4th round to
retain the IBF Super-Middleweight Title.
Houston, Texas:
Antonio Esparragoza KO'd Pascual Aranda in the 10th
round to retain the WBA Featherweight Title.
|
|
|
The Standing Eight Count -
Ringside at Pechanga for Solo Boxeo |
|
By Dave Wilcox
A sold out crowd of 2475 jammed the beautiful Pechanga Resort
and Casino in Temecula, California for a good night of boxing
action. This Golden Boy/Ringside Ticket promoted show was
originally going to be a Sergio Mora headlined card. When it was
announced that Mora secured a fight with “Sugar” Shane Mosley
for the Staples Center in September, in came a middleweight bout
with Craig McEwan taking on tough ring worm Danny Perez of
Carlsbad, Ca. as the new main event.
“Scottish” Craig McEwan hails from Scotland, and is trained by
Freddie Roach and fights out of the Wildcard gym in Hollywood,
CA. Coming into this bout, McEwan sported an undefeated 18-0
record, but never had he been in with such a seasoned veteran
like Perez. Danny Perez is a 14 year vet of the sweet science
and has been in the ring with some of the best, including two
fights with Antonio “Plasterito” Margarito.
Click Here
For Full Report
|
|
|
On This Day: July 25 |
|
By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Norwich, Norfolk,
England:
Howard Eastman TKO'd Hacine Cherifi in the 9th round to
retain the European (EBU) Middleweight Title.
Mashantucket, Connecticut:
Scott Pemberton won a 12 round SD over Omar Sheika to
win the Vacant NABF Super-Middleweight Title.
1995, St Jean de Luz, France:
Marcelo Dominguez TKO'd Akim Tafer in the 9th round to
win the WBC Cruiserweight Title.
1994, Inglewood, California:
Verno Phillips TKO'd Jaime Llanes in the 7th round to
retain the WBO Light-Middleweight Title.
1993, Kyongju, Korea:
Myung Woo Yuh won a 12 round UD over Yuichi Hosono to
retain the WBA Light-Flyweight Title.
1992, Manchester, England:
Tyrone Booze KO'd Derek Angol in the 7th round to win
the Vacant WBO Cruiserweight Title.
Manning Galloway won a 12 round UD over Pat Barrett to
retain the WBO Welterweight Title.
1987, Miami, Florida:
Miguel Lora KO'd Antonio Avelar in the 4th round to
retain the WBC Bantamweight Title.
1902, San Francisco, California:
James J Jeffries KO'd Bob Fitzsimmons in the 8th round
to retain the World Heavyweight Title.
|
|
|
McEwan Gets Majority Nod At Pechanga |
|
|
Report & Photos By William
Trillo
He was bloodied and thrown to the canvas
but middleweight Craig McEwan (19-0, 10 KO's) weathered
the storm that was brought on by rugged veteran Danny
Perez (34-8, 17 KO's) and went on to win a hard fought
majority decision.
From the first round McEwan knew he was in for a war as
Perez pressed the action and he kept the fleet footed
Scot on his toes. Cut over his right eye early McEwan
picked up the action and landed numerous combinations on
the charging Perez.
Click Here For More
|
|
|
Results From Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore |
|
Promoters: Goossen Tutor, KZ Event Productions
Light heavyweight Beibut Shumenov decisions Viacheslav Uzelkov
over 12
117-109 | 118-108 | 118-108
WBA World light heavyweight title & International Boxing
Association light heavyweight title
Shumenov down once in the first round; Uzelkov down once in
round three
Super bantamweight Rico Ramos decisions Cuauhtemoc Vargas over 8
80-72 | 79-73 | 80-72
WBO NABO Youth super bantamweight title
|
|
|
Locked 'N Loaded II On July 31, Herrera vs. Gonzalez |
|
It’s already promising to be a hot summer in
Southern California, and Thompson Boxing Promotions is about to
make it even hotter by bringing top prospects Alberto Herrera
and Efrain Esquivias to the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario,
California on Saturday, July 31st for “LOCKED ‘N LOADED II”.
In the main event, Herrera squares off against fellow unbeaten
Sammy Gonzalez in a six round matchup. The co-feature, also
scheduled for six rounds, will see Carso’s Efrain Esquivias take
on Jonathan Alcantara in super bantamweight action.
Click
Here For More
|
|
|
Kessler Starts Camp For Decisive
Super Six Showdown With Green |
|
WBC Super-Middleweight Champion Mikkel Kessler
has started his training camp for the crucial Super Six showdown
with Allan Green. The Viking Warrior will take on his American
opponent in Denmark on September 25 at a venue to be announced.
This week, star coach Jimmy Montoya returned from his home base
in Los Angeles to Copenhagen to prepare Denmark´s national hero
for the Super Six showdown. They will move camp to Team
Sauerland´s headquarters in Berlin shortly. “The fun part is
over for Mikkel,” Montoya said. “He got his well-deserved rest
after the fight against Froch but it will be blood, sweat and
tears for him from now on. I was pleased with his performance
against Froch but there is still a lot more to come from him. I
expect him to get even better against Green.”
Click
Here For More
|
|
|
On This Day: July 24 |
|
By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Seoul, Korea:
In Jin Chi TKO'd Eiichu Sugama in the 10th round to
retain the WBC Featherweight Title.
Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Arturo Gatti KO'd Leonard Dorin in the 2 round to retain
the WBC Light-Welterweight Title.
Jesse James Leija won a 10 round SD over Francisco
Bojado
2002, Albert Park, Australia:
Sam Soliman won a 12 round UD over Sean Sullivan to win
the Vacant IBF Pan-Pacific Middleweight Title.
1999, Las Vegas, Nevada:
James Page TKO'd Freddy Pendleton in the 11th round to
retain the WBA Welterweight Title.
Terron Millett TKO'd Virgil McClendon in the 12th round
to retain the IBF Light-Welterweight Title.
1993, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Charles Murray won a 12 round UD over Juan LaPorte to
retain the IBF Light-Welterweight Title.
1988, Pohang, Korea:
Yong Kang Kim won a 12 round UD over Sot Chitalada to
win the WBC Flyweight Title.
1986, Tokyo, Japan:
Tsuyoshi Hamada KO'd Rene Arredondo in the 1st round to
win the WBC Light-Welterweight Title.
|
|
|
Gary Russell Jr. KO's Pastrana in 1 At Club Nokia |
|
By Marlene Marquez
Promoter: Golden Boy Promotions
Super featherweight Gary Russell Jr.
TKO's Mauricio Pastrana in 1 - Time: 1:46
Super bantamweight Nestor Rocha KO's Benjamin Garcia in
2 - Time: 0:45
Welterweight Angel Estrada decisions Raul Tovar over 4
39-37 | 39-37 | 39-37
Light welterweight Oscar Andrade decisions Ramon Valadez
over 4
39-37 | 39-37 | 39-37
Light welterweight David Morales decisions John
Willoughby over 4
40-35 | 40-35 | 40-35
Willoughby down in rd 1.
|
|
|
Weights From Pechanga - Telefutura |
|
|
Photo: Ray Flores
Craig McEwan 161 lbs. vs. Danny Perez
161.8 lbs.
Charles Huerta 123.8 lbs. vs. Jonathan Arias 123.4 lbs.
Keith Thurman 147.4 lbs. vs. Atalinn Lopez 152 lbs.
Don Savage 168.6 lbs. vs. Demetrius Davis 168.8 lbs.
Anthony Martinez 145.4 lbs. vs Nicholaus Brannies 145.4
lbs.
Ceresso Fort 161.2 lbs. vs. Steve Macomber 162 lbs.
|
|
|
McEwan vs. Perez & Huerta vs. Arias
Featured In "Solo Boxeo Tecate" Tonight |
|
With Ten-Time World Champion Oscar de la Hoya and
top rated bantamweight contender Abner Mares scheduled to
attend, it's the hottest ticket in Temecula, California, and if
you can't get to the Pechanga Resort & Casino, make sure you
tune in to TeleFutura's "Sólo Boxeo Tecate" on Friday, July 23,
as unbeaten Craig McEwan is tested by Carlsbad veteran Danny
Perez, and exciting prospects Charles Huerta and Jonathan Arias
collide in a featherweight battle.
McEwan vs. Perez, a ten round middleweight bout and Huerta vs.
Arias, a six-round featherweight bout headline a night of
world-class professional boxing presented by Golden Boy
Promotions in association with Ringside Ticket Inc. and
sponsored by Cerveza Tecate. TeleFutura's "Sólo Boxeo Tecate"
will be broadcast at 11:30pm ET / PT (10:30pm CT).
Click Here For
More
|
|
|
Weights From Leemore, Ca - ESPN2 |
|
|
Photo: Jan Sanders - Goossen
Tutor
Beibut Shumenov - 175 LBS. vs. Vyacheslav
Uzelkov - 172 LBS.
Rico Ramos - 121 LBS. vs. Cuauhtemoc Vargas - 121.5 LBS.
Shawn Estrada - 167.2 LBS. vs. Eddie Hunter - 167.5 LBS.
Gayrat Ahmedov - 174.2 LBS. vs. Dallas Vargas - 174.4
LBS.
Michael Ruiz, Jr. - 118 LBS. vs. Juan Tepoz - 120.6 LBS.
Ravshan Hudaynazarov - 148.4 LBS. vs. Pavel Miranda -
148.2 LBS.
Stan Martyniouk - 135 LBS. vs. Jonathan Bobadilla -
134.8 LBS.
|
|
|
Beibut Shumenov:
Boxing’s Most Mysterious World Champion |
|
If not for a hand injury suffered in the opening
round of the 2004 Olympic Games in Greece, reigning WBA and IBA
Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov certainly would be
much better known today by North American boxing fans,
especially if he advanced to the medal rounds and fought
eventual gold-medal winner Andre Ward.
Shumenov (9-1, 6 KOs), who represented his native Kazakhstan at
the Olympics, won his opening bout against Poland’s Aleksy
Kuziemsky (37-22), who is 19-1 as a pro, before being hampered
by his damaged hand and consequently eliminated in the round of
16 by Turkey’s Ihsan Yildorim Tarham (27-19).
Click Here
For More
|
|
|
The IBO Calls For Investigation Into
Paul Briggs First Round Knockout Loss |
|
Serious questions have been raised after a
shocking ending in which Paul Briggs failed to beat the count
after an apparent grazing punch from Danny Green sent him to the
canvas in the first round of their IBO Championship bout. The
President of the IBO, Ed Levine has demanded a complete and
thorough investigation of this fight by all authorities in
Australia to get those answers. “Boxing can not stand another
black eye” said Levine. “We need and expect answers to some very
serious allegations concerning the questionable ending of this
fight”.
|
|
|
Maurice Harris Battles Nagy Aguilera
In Aug. 6 Heavyweight Showdown |
|
Boxing 360 has announced that heavyweights
Maurice “Sugar Moe” Harris and Nagy “Dominican Dynamite”
Aguilera will square-off August 6 in Minnesota.
“Both parties have signed contracts and it’s going to be a great
fight between a talented veteran, Harris, and promising
prospect, Aguilera,” Boxing 360 Director of Boxing Bob Duffy
said today. “In many ways, it’s a crossroads fight for both
heavyweights with a lot on the line, in terms of their
respective boxing futures. We’re negotiating right now to make
the August 6th fight for a regional title.”
Click
Here For More
|
|
|
It's A Triple Threat For "Fight Night Club" In August |
|
Summer's here and the time is right for more of
boxing's hit series "Fight Night Club," as Golden Boy Promotions
and AEG present another hard-hitting card featuring talented
up-and-comers Ronny Rios, Jamie Kavanagh and Roberto Reyes on
Thursday, August 26 at L.A. LIVE's Club Nokia.
In the main event, Santa Ana's Rios battles the Dominican
Republic's Leivi Brea in a six round junior lightweight bout.
Click Here
For More
|
|
|
On This Day: July 23 |
|
By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Atlantic City, New
Jersey:
Brian Minto KO'd Vincent Maddalone in the 10th round
(very good non-title bout)
1994, Bismarck, North Dakota:
Mike McCallum won a 12 round UD over Jeff Harding to win
the WBC Light-Heavyweight Title.
Al Cole won a 12 round UD over Nate Miller to retain the
IBF Cruiserweight Title.
Virgil Hill won a 12 round UD over Frank Tate to retain
the WBA Light-Heavyweight Title.
1992, Sydney, NSW, Australia:
Kostya Tszyu won a 10 round UD over Juan LaPorte
1990, Inglewood, California:
Humberto Gonzalez TKO'd Jung-Keun Lim in the 5th round
to Retain the WBC Light-Flyweight Title.
1988, Sacramento, California:
Tony Lopez won a 12 round UD over Rocky Locktidge to win
the IBF Super-Featherweight Title.
1958, Houston, Texas:
Joe Brown won a 15 round UD over Kenny Lane to retain
the World Lightweight Title.
|
|
|
Shawn Estrada Ready For Return |
|
|
Report & Photos By William
Trillo
It's been over a year for Super
Middleweight Shawn Estrada (6-0, 6 KO's) but this Friday
night in Leemore he will make his return to the ring
against a tough foe, Alex Armenta (7-1, 6 KO's). To get
ready for Armenta, Estrada spent some quality time
sparring with WBC # 6 Super Middle Librado Andrade.
With his hand injuries behind him Estrada is ready to
resume where he left off, and that's knocking out foes
at a 100% clip. The young Estrada made the best of his
opportunity with Andrade, took in all the veteran had to
say and hopes it will translate into an impressive
performance on Friday night.
Click Here For Full Report
|
|
|
Fight Night Club Weights |
|
Gary Russell Jr. 126.4 vs. Mauricio Pastrana 128
Nestor Rocha 119 vs. Benji Garcia 118.6
Angel Estrada 144.8 vs. Raul Tovar 144
David Morales 138.4 vs. John Willoughby 135.6
Ramon Valadez 140 vs. Oscar Andrade 139.8
Venue: Club Nokia – L.A. Live, Los Angeles
Promoter: Golden Boy
TV: FSN
|
|
|
Rodriguez Returns To Friday Night Fights
Against Theopane, July 30 In Oklahoma |
|
Next Friday Delvin Rodriguez (25-4-2, 14KO's)
returns to ESPN's "Friday Night Fights" when he takes on Ashley
Theophane (26-4-1, 7KO's) in the main event bout of the evening
at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma. Rodriguez-Theophane
is scheduled for ten rounds in the welterweight division.
"We are happy and looking forward to bringing such a high
profile card, featuring one of top welterweights in the world in
Delvin Rodriguez to the beautiful Buffalo Run Casino," stated
Joe DeGuardia, CEO and President of Star Boxing. "The Casino is
one of the most dynamic in Oklahoma, and given Delvin's past
history on ESPN, in which he has produced some of the most
exciting and memorable fights and knockouts in the network's
history, we are very much looking forward to showcasing him
there come July 30th."
Click Here
For More
|
|
|
Murat, Frenkel Ready To Travel Into Lions' Den |
|
Unbeaten German sensations Karo Murat (22-0, 13
KOs) and Alexander Frenkel (22-0, 17 KOs) face the biggest tests
of their young careers on September 18 when they travel to
Birmingham for a special night of boxing at the LG Arena. Murat
takes on Nathan Cleverly (19-0, 9 KOs) in a WBO Light
Heavyweight Title Eliminator, while Frenkel challenges European
Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Maccarinelli (32-4, 25 KOs). “There
is so much talent on our team and I am convinced that both Karo
and Alexander will be future champions,” said promoter Kalle
Sauerland. “They are unbeaten and fearless and they are
travelling to England to shock the boxing world.”
Click
Here For More
|
|
|
Gary Russell Jr. Featured In Main Event
On "Fight Night Club" July 22 |
|
There comes a time in every young fighter's
career when he takes a leap into the unknown against a
world-class foe. On Thursday, July 22, unbeaten 22-year-old
phenom Gary Russell Jr. will make his move to the next level
when he faces former Two-Division World Champion Mauricio
Pastrana in the six round main event of the July installment of
Golden Boy Promotions and AEG's "Fight Night Club" at L.A.
LIVE's Club Nokia.
Click Here For
More
|
|
|
Major Professional Boxing Returns
To Brooklyn At The Barcalays Center |
|
Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment and Golden Boy
Promotions are teaming up to bring the best of major
professional boxing back to Brooklyn at the Barclays Center.
In an exclusive partnership with Brooklyn Sports &
Entertainment, Golden Boy Promotions, whose president is 10-time
World Champion Oscar de la Hoya, will promote a minimum of 12
boxing events a year at the Barclays Center during the
multi-year term of the deal. Many of the events are expected to
be broadcast on major cable networks.
Click
Here For More
|
|
|
Juan Manuel Marquez & Nacho Beristain Teleconference Transcript |
|
I. Beristain: I'm very happy that Juan has
been training with the same professionalism as always. Juan is
like a fine wine that only gets better with age. He's having a
better, technically, a better camp and is training much better
than the first fight with Juan. I expect the courage that Juan
Diaz "Torito" brings and the courage that Juan Manuel provides
that this will provide another great fight like they did in
Houston and that the fans are going to win, all around. I want
to thank Oscar and Richard for all the support and for always
treating Juan with all the respect and dignity that he deserves.
J. Marquez: Camp has been great, training has been great,
the sparing, everything has been excellent and most importantly
no injuries, I haven't sustained any problems in camps. So,
we're looking very forward in meeting and seeing everything July
31st and giving a great fight.
Click Here For More
|
|
|
Bronco McKart Fights For UBO World Championship |
|
Former WBO and IBA world champion Bronco
“Superman” McKart (52-9-1, 31 KOs) will be going for his third
world title on September 18 in his hometown of Monroe, Michigan,
where he will take on an opponent to be announced for the vacant
UBO World Middleweight title.
A true veteran of the game, McKart made his professional debut
in 1992 and won the Michigan State and WBC International light
middleweight titles on his way to his first shot at a world
championship in 1996 where he stopped Santos Cardona from Puerto
Rico to lift the WBO crown.
Click Here
For More
|
|
|
Shumenov Breaks Camp In Las Vegas |
|
WBA Lightweight Champion Beibut Shumenov (9-1, 6
KOs) puts the final touches on his last workout in Las Vegas,
Nevada before he makes his way to Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino.
The history making WBA Light Heavyweight Champion will arrive in
Lemoore, CA later this evening where will defend his WBA and IBA
titles in a bout against mandatory challenger Vyacheslav Uzelkov
(22-0, 14 KOs) of Vinitza, Ukraine, this Friday, July 23 in the
scheduled 12-round main event of the ESPN2 “Friday Night Fights”
(10pm ET/7pm PT).
Click Here
For More
|
|
|
On This Day: July 22 |
|
By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Pismo Beach,
California:
Brian Viloria TKO'd Luis Doria in the 1st round to win
the WBC Youth Flyweight Title.
2000, Miami, Florida:
Felix Trinadad TKO'd Mamadou Thiam in the 3rd round to
retain the WBA Light-Middleweight Title.
Ener Julio won a 12 round SD over Randall Bailey to win
the WBO Light-Welterweight Title.
Felix Machado won a 12 round UD over Julio Gamboa to win
the Vacant IBF Light-Flyweight Title.
1995, London, England:
Nate Miller KO'd Orlin Norris in the 8th round to win
the WBA Cruiserweight Title.
Nigel Benn TKO'd Vincenzo Nardiello in the 8th round to
retain the WBC Super-Middleweight Title.
1987, Tokyo, Japan:
Rene Arredondo TKO'd Tsuyoshi Hamada in the 6th round to
regain the WBC Light-Welterweight Title.
1963, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Sonny Liston KO'd Floyd Patterson in the 1st round to
retain the World Heavyweight Title.
|
|
|
NYSAC Lifts Suspension Of
Golden Boy & Clears It's Name |
|
NYSAC Lifts Suspension Of Golden Boy & Clears
It's NameThe New York State Athletic Commission, after a hearing
today, unanimously voted to lift the July 6, 2010 suspension of
Golden Boy Promotions's New York boxing promoter's license. The
Commission's Order, as well as its original Suspension Order, is
attached hereto.
The Commission' ruling unequivocally demonstrates that certain
members of the boxing press, particularly George Kimball, had
been guilty of unprofessional and personally vindictive
reporting that falsely claimed that Golden Boy had been
suspended for unethical conduct - arising from supposed
financial transactions relating to Golden Boy's May 15, 2010
event in New York - after a full hearing.
Click Here For More
|
|
|
Hudaynazarov Making Name In U.S. |
|
U.S. boxing fans may not be able to properly
pronounce his name, yet, but unbeaten welterweight Ravshan
Hudaynazarov is starting to capture their attention with his
throw-back style that features a brutal body attack.
The exciting Uzbekistan prospect, now fighting out of Las Vegas,
will be back in action July 23 at Tachi Palace & Casino in
Irvine, California on a show headlined by Hudaynazarov’s
promoter, Las Vegas-based KZ Event Productions, owned and
operated by the Shumeonv brothers, WBA and IBA light heavyweight
champion Beibut (9-1, 6 KOs) and his brother, Chingis. The July
23rd show is presented by Goossen Tutor Promotions in
association with KZ Event Productions.
Click Here For More
|
|
|
Victor Vasquez & Coy Evans To Compete In Co-Main Events On
Friday Aug. 13 In Philadelphia |
|
It will be a “Massacre” on Friday night August
13th at The Arena in Philadelphia as Blaine Garner’s Shalyte
Promotions in association with SAM Promotions presents an
outstanding night of boxing that will feature not one but two
main events.
In one main event, immensely popular Lightweight, Victor Vasquez
will take on Travis “The Animal” Thompson in a bout scheduled
for six rounds.
In a second main event, undefeated Featherweight prospect, Coy
“Pretty Boy” Evans will take on an opponent to be named in a
bout scheduled for six rounds.
Click
Here For More
|
|
|
Menard vs. Cannon UBO All American
Title Fight Press Conference Notes |
|
"This will probably be the best fight in the past
5-10 years within the state of Louisiana. We are looking forward
to a war!"
So said promoter Chad Broussard after announcing Missouri State
Champion Robbie Cannon as the opponent for Mason Menard (11-1, 9
KOs) in the UBO All-America Lightweight title fight at the Civic
Center in Rayne on July 31.
Click Here For More
|
|
|
Notre Dame Champion
Mike Lee To Laredo On Aug. 14 |
|
Notre Dame champion Mike Lee returns to action on
a Top Rank Live! fight card on August 14 at the Laredo Energy
Center in Texas.
Lee, 22, is a Notre Dame graduate, majoring in finance. He is
presently in Houston, training with Ronnie Shields.
Lee said "boxing is my passion. If I hadn't gone for this, I
would have regretted it and been wondering what have been."
Click Here For
More
|
|
|
On This Day: July 21 |
|
By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Sheffield, England:
Johnny Nelson won a 12 round UD over Marcelo Dominguez
to retain the WBO Cruiserweight Title.
Bayamon, Puerto Rico:
Daniel Santos retained the WBO Welterweight Title when
his bout with Antonio Margarito was stopped and declared
NC in the 1st round (unintentional head butt cutt).
Harry Simon won a 12 round UD over Hacine Cherifi to win
the WBO Iterim Middleweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Shane Mosley KO'd Adrian Stone in the 3rd round to
retain the WBC Welterweight Title.
Jameel McCline TKO'd Michael Grant in the 1st round.
2000, Leganes, Spain:
Javier Castillejo won a 12 round UD over Tony Marshall
to retain the WBC Light-Middleweight Title.
1990, Marino, Italy:
Gianfranco Rosi won a 12 round UD over Darrin Van Horn
to win the IBF Light-Middleweight Title.
1989, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Mike Tyson TKO'd Carl Williams in the 1st round to
retain the WBC,WBA,and IBF Heavyweight Titles.
1982, New York, New York:
Salvador Sanchez TKO'd Azumah Nelson in the 15th round
to retain the WBC Featherweight Title. (Sanchez was
killed in an auto accident shortly after this bout).
1979, Houston, Texas:
Eusebio Pedroza TKO'd Ruben Olivares in the 12th round
to retain the WBA Featherweight Title.
|
|
|
Billy's Boxing Blog
Ellerbe's Statement To Arum & Greenburg:
"Liar, Liar, Pants On Fire" |
|
|
By William Trillo
When I left you with my thoughts
yesterday I stated that Floyd Mayweather and his right
hand man Leonard Ellerbe must be thrilled because Bob
Arum showed his hand on this past weekends midnight
teleconference.
Maybe Ellerbe was a little less than thrilled. Not
wanting to be trumped by Arum, Ellerbe jumped into the
high stakes game today by playing the "Liar Liar Pants
On Fire" Card!
In a short statement sent to the media Ellerbe said,
"Here are the facts. Al Haymon, Richard Schaefer and
myself speak to each other on a regular basis and the
truth is no negotiations have ever taken place nor was
there ever a deal agreed upon by Team Mayweather or
Floyd Mayweather to fight Manny Pacquiao on November 13.
Either Ross Greenburg or Bob Arum is not telling the
truth, but history tells us who is lying."
Click Here For Full Blog
|
|
|
Frederick Stops Charles In Slugfest |
|
By Damon “Latinbox” Gonzalez
Photos: Tom Sisson
OnePunch Productions series of Ballroom Brawl at the DoubleTree
in Tampa. Kicked off with a great night of fights starting with
the Main Event Raymond Charles (12-1-2, 5 KO’s) in a slugfest
with Dillet Frederick (7-3-3, 4 KO’s), both fighters landed
great punches to the chin from the opening bell Frederick with
good defense was able to fight off most of the hard punches
thrown by Charles, Frederick not getting off course matched the
pressure from Charles weathering the storm and landed the harder
punches in the round dropping Charles with a connect to the head
at the end of the round.
Click Here
For Full Report
|
|
|
Abell Gets Redemption; Dismantles Lyons In Four |
|
Joey “Minnesota Ice” Abell waited four years to
get another crack at Arron Lyons and knew he had to look
sensational when the two met last Saturday at the St. Paul
Armory in St. Paul, MN.
In 2006, Lyons shockingly TKO’ed Abell inside of one round when
the latter was one of the hottest heavyweight prospects on the
planet. Aside from scoring a jaw dropping stoppage, Lyons
blatantly disrespected the Coon Rapids native during post fight
interviews.
Click Here
For More
|
|
|
Uzelkov: "Watch Out Shumenov
I'm Taking That Title!" |
|
The countdown has begun. In just four days
undefeated Viacheslav Uzelkov (22-0, 14 KOs) of Vinitza, Ukraine
will take on WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov
(9-1, 6 KOs) in the scheduled 12-round main event of the ESPN2
"Friday Night Fights" (10pm ET/7pm PT).
Shumenov who captured the WBA Light Heavyweight Championship in
his 10th professional bout earlier this year made his mark in
boxing history by winning a major world title in the light
heavyweight division with the fewest number of fights in his
professional career. Meanwhile Uzelkov believes he has steadily
improved and proven that he is ready to step into the spotlight
and shine as boxing's next light heavyweight champion.
Click Here
For More
|
|
|
On This Day: July 20 |
|
By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2002, Dortmund, Germany:
Przemyslaw Saleta TKO'd Luan Krasniqi in the 9th round
to win the European (EBU) Heavyweight Title.
Indianapolis, Indiana:
Vernon Forrest won a 12 round UD over Shane Mosley to
retain the WBC Welterweight Title.
Antonio Tarver TKO'd Eric Harding in the 5th round
1997, Indio, California:
Bernard Hopkins TKO'd Glen Johnson in the 11th round to
retain the IBF Middleweight Title.
1991, San Remo, Italy:
Charles Williams KO'd Vincent Boulware in the 3rd round
to retain the IBF Light-Heavyweight Title.
Palermo, Italy:
Anaclet Wamba TKO'd Massimiliano Duran in the 11th round
to win the WBC Cruiserweight Title.
Samut Prakam, Thailand:
Khaosai Galaxy TKO'd David Griman in the 5th round to
retain the WBA Super-Flyweight Title.
1990, Arles, France:
Christophe Tiozzo TKO'd Paul Whittaker in the 8th round
to retain the WBA Super-Middleweight Title.
1980, Seoul, Korea:
Eusebio Pedroza KO'd Sa-Wang Kim in the 8th round to
retain the WBA Featherweight Title.
Playboy Club, McAfee, New Jersey:
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad TKO'd Jerry Martin in the 10th
round to retain the WBA Light-Heavyweight Title.
|
|
|
Team Mayweather: "Someone's Lying" |
|
Leonard Ellerbe, Advisor, Floyd Mayweather
"Here are the facts. Al Haymon, Richard Schaefer and myself
speak to each other on a regular basis and the truth is no
negotiations have ever taken place nor was there ever a deal
agreed upon by Team Mayweather or Floyd Mayweather to fight
Manny Pacquiao on November 13. Either Ross Greenburg or Bob Arum
is not telling the truth, but history tells us who is lying."
|
|
|
Billy’s Boxing Blog
Arum’s Midnight Snack |
|
|
By William Trillo
The press release went out early this
past Friday telling the media that Bob Arum would hold a
midnight teleconference to let everyone know what would
happen with the Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather
negotiations and what was next if Floyd did not respond
by that Friday's deadline.
Just after midnight Arum got on the phone and stated,
“…this Friday was the deadline of the end of the
exclusivity period and I tell you that next week I’ll be
talking to the Cotto and the Margarito camps regarding a
fight with Manny Pacquiao”.
Click Here For Full Blog
|
|
|
Bradley, Angulo Get Big Wins |
|
By Barbara Pinnella
HBO’s Boxing After Dark televised two good fights for the fans
this Saturday night. Timothy Bradley (26-0, 11 KO’s) not only
kept his unbeaten streak alive while handing Luis Carlos Abregu
(29-1-23 KO’s) his first lost of his professional career, but
retained the WBO Junior Welterweight Championship as well.
Bradley was far and away the fan favorite here at the Agua
Caliente Casino Resort in Rancho Mirage, California, as he is
from nearby Palm Springs. The “Bradley” chants were heard
frequently, and he definitely gave his fans something to cheer
about. Later at the press conference Abregu did say that he
injured his right hand, but make no mistake, Bradley came to
win.
Click
Here For Full Report
|
|
|
On This Day: July 19 |
|
By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Houston, Texas:
Juan Diaz won a 10 round UD over Francisco Lorenzo
Rocky Juarez KO'd Antonio Diaz in the 10th round
Calvin Brock KO'd Marcus Rhode in the 2nd round.
1997, London, England:
Naseem Hamed TKO'd Juan Cabrera in the 2nd round to
retain the IBF and WBO Featherweight Titles.
1997, Porto Rotondo, Italy:
Carlos Salazar won a 12 round UD over Salvatore Fanni to
retain the WBO Flyweight Title.
Indio, California:
William Guthrie TKO'd Darrin Allen in the 3rd round to
win the Vacant IBF Light-Heavyweight Title.
Nashville, Tennessee:
Frankie Liles won a 12 round UD over Jaffa Ballogou to
retain the WBA Super-Middleweight Title.
Tim Austin TKO'd Mbulelo Botile in the 8th round to win
the IBF Bantamweight Title.
1990, Seattle, Washington:
Robert Daniels won a 12 round UD over Craig Bodzianowski
to retain the WBA Cruiserweight Title.
Lindell Holmes TKO'd Carl Sullivan in the 9th round to
retain the IBF Super-Middleweight Title.
1987, St Tropez, France:
Jose Luis Ramirez won a 12 round UD over Terrance Alli
to win the Vacant WBC Lightweight Title.
1986, London, England:
Tim Witherspoon TKO'd Frank Bruno in the 11th round to
retain the WBA Heavyweight Title.
|
|
|
Bradley Believable Welter; Angulo Wreaks Havoc |
|
|
Report & Photos By Roy & Marlene
Marquez
Fighting for the first time as a
welterweight since 2006, Timothy Bradley boxed and
banged his way to a convincing twelve round decision
over Argentine Luis Carlos Abregu before a packed house
at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort in Rancho Mirage, CA.
“You got to be a risk taker if you want to go somewhere
in life and I’m a risk taker”, explained Bradley in
stepping up to take on this challenge.
In a clash of undefeated fighters, Abregu climbed
between the ropes the #5 rated welterweight in the
world. Bradley entered the ring the reigning, but not
defending, WBO Jr. Welterweight Champion and quickly
sustained a cut in the first round following an
accidental clash of heads. Increasingly aggressive in
round two, Bradley raked Abregu with a straight right
that wobbled the Argentine’s legs.
Click Here For Full Report
|
|
|
Zab Judah Out To Make A Statement |
|
By Tim Donaldson
Photos: "Sugar" Ray Bailey
When Zab Judah entered the ring Friday
night at The Prudential Center, he had one thing on his
mind. It wasn’t what is Timothy Bradley going to do the
following night, and it wasn’t even what is Amir Khan
going to be doing in the next couple months. But they
might be interested in what he is thinking. The one
thing on Zab Judah’s mind was proving to all watching
that he belongs on top of the Junior Welterweight
division. And by on top, he does not mean in the top ten
or even top three. He made it clear that he intends to
be the undisputed champion of the division.
Click Here For Full Report
|
|
|
Alex Perez Wins By Unanimous
Decision Over Edvan Barros;
& The Undercard Results From The Prudential Center |
|
By Tim Donaldson
Welterweight Alex Perez had nearly every conceivable advantage
over Edvan Barros in his fight Friday night. He had height and
reach. More importantly, he knew that he had a fight coming up
for months. Barros, for his part, took this fight on short
notice. Barros took the fight just six days ago. However, Barros
proved to be a better opponent than might be expected. Even
though Perez won, one could imagine a different outcome if
Barros had had more time to prepare for this fight.
Perez might have been the taller opponent, but Barros used that
against him. Barros would crouch down to allow himself to move
inside. Perez was having trouble connecting when Barros would do
this, sometimes just glancing the top of Barros’ head. The other
thing that Barros had was movement. Perez seemed to want to
stand and bang, but Barros was not about to let him do that in
the first round.
Click Here
For Full Report
|
|
|
Tua & Barrett Draw |
|
On Saturday night, before a packed house at the
Tropicana showroom in the Tropicana Casino and Resort, Joe
DeGuardia's Star Boxing presented an action packed eight bout
card. The event, shown live on PPV, featured knockouts, upsets,
and just all around great fights.
The show was headlined by David Tua defending his WBO Asian
Pacific and WBO Oriental titles against long-time top rated
contender Monte "Two Gunz" Barrett. Prior to the fight, Joe
DeGuardia, CEO and President of Star Boxing, stated what an
exciting fight it would be, and he was right on point.
Click Here For
More
|
|
|
On This Day: July 18 |
|
By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Temecula, California:
Sam Soliman won a 12 round UD over Raymond Joval in an
IBF Title eliminator.
1998, Sheffield, England:
Carl Thompson TKO'd Chris Eubank in the 10th round to
retain the WBO Cruiserweight Title.
Roy Jones Jr won a 12 round UD over Lou Del Valle to
unify the WBC and WBA Light-Heavyweight Titles.
1997, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Johnny Tapia won a 12 round UD over Danny Romero to
unify the WBO and IBF Super-Flyweight Titles.
1992, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Pernell Whitaker won a 12 round UD over Rafael Pineda to
win the IBF Light-Welterweight Title.
1987, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Mike McCallum KO'd Donald Curry in the 5th round to
retain the WBA Light-Middleweight Title.
1986, Salta, Argentina:
Gilberto Roman won a 12 round UD over Ruben Condori to
retain the WBC Super-Flyweight Title.
Jeff Fenech TKO'd Steve McCrory in the 14th round to
retain the IBF Bantamweight Title.
|
|
|
Bradley Outboxes Abregu, Calls Out Pacquiao |
|
Timothy Bradley (now 26-0, 11 KO's)
made his debut at 147 and outboxed previously unbeaten Luis
Carlos Abrgeu. Bradley was just too fast and too defensive for
the bigger, but slower Abregu.
Bradley appeared to tire midway through, as has been in the case
in some of his recent fights. From round 6 and on, Bradley was a
"one and done" puncher, but it was enough to win the majority of
rounds. Abregu had a few moments while Bradley was taking
breather rounds, landing a few big left hooks that snapped
Bradley's head back. Bradley's big head became a factor once
again, causing two eye cuts (one on himself) from accidental
headbutts. Bradley tried to score a few knockdown blows, but
Abregu took each one and kept moving forward.
Final scores were 118-110, 116-112, 117-111.
Abregu falls to 29-1 with 23 KO's.
After the fight, Bradley once again felt he had to call out
Manny Pacquiao. Does Bradley really think he's ready for an
elite fighter such as Pacquiao?
|
|
|
Angulo Obliterates Alcine In Just One Round |
|
Alfredo Angulo (now 19-1, 16 KO's) became the WBC
number 1 ranked light middleweight with a monstrous stoppage
over Joachim Alcine. From the sound of the bell to begin the
opening round, the two were in the center of the ring. Angulo
landed a right that stunned Alcine who prompted to hold. Angulo
being held by his left arm, began to throw non stop with his
right. Alcine did not want to let go until another big right
hand landed and send Alcine with his back to the ropes. Angulo
began to unload rights and lefts, all connecting. Alcine trying
to counter, was too slow and caught one too many punches. A
right hand to the chin dropped Alcine's hands to which Angulo
followed up with another left and right that also connected as
referee Lou Moret had no choice but to jump in and waive it off
with just one second in the round to go. Alcine was completely
out on his feet. Alcine falls to 32-2 with 19 KO's.
|
|
|
Fernando Guerrero Defeats
Ishe Smith In Tough Distance Bout
Shawn Porter & Mike Dallas Jr. Score
Unanimous Decisions In ShoBox Tripleheader |
|
|
Photos: Tom Casino - SHOWTIME
Fernando Guerrero furthered his pursuit
of middleweight stardom with a hard fought unanimous
decision over veteran Ishe Smith in Friday’s ShoBox main
event. Shawn Porter and Mike Dallas Jr. also took home
unanimous decision victories at the DeSoto Civic Center
in Southaven, Miss. to remain unbeaten.
Coming in to tonight’s matchup, Smith (21-5, 9 KOs) was
quoted as saying, “I’m going to take Guerrero into deep
waters and see if he can swim.” Guerrero (19-0, 15 KOs)
proved to be a buoyant battler by withstanding an eighth
round flash knockdown and ten rounds of body shots from
Smith. Though most of the body work was legitimate,
referee Randy Phillips twice warned Smith, of Las Vegas,
Nev., for repeated low blows before deducting a point in
the sixth round.
Click Here For More
|
|
|
Arum Declares Floyd Fight Dead For Now
Looks to Cut Deal With Pac's New November Opponent
But Floyd Fight Can Still Go On If........ (Audio) |
|
By William Trillo
All the "deadline" did was end the exclusivity deal with Team
Mayweather, Arum and Top Rank are now free to have talks with
other opponents for the November date ie. Cotto or Margarito,
but apparently if Floyd says jump everyone at the negotiation
table will say "How High?"
Arum still feels there is a reason Floyd does not to want to
fight this year, namely the fact that his trainer/Uncle Roger
Mayweather may be locked up in legal proceedings.
Arum made it clear he did not talk to Al Haymon, Richard
Schaefer or anyone involved with Team Mayweather. All Arum's
discussions were with HBO's Ross Greenburg only.
The reason no one from Team Mayweather so much as responded to
Top Rank is in the words of Bob Arum, "Unfathomable!"
Click Here For Entire Bob Arum
Teleconference Audio
|
|
|
Quick Friday Night Results |
|
DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven, Mississippi
Promoter: Lou DiBella : DiBella Entertainment
Middleweight Fernando Guerrero decisions Ishe Smith over 10
96-93 | 95-93 | 97-91
Vacant NABF middleweight title
Light middleweight Shawn Porter decisions Ray Robinson over 10
99-89 | 97-92 | 98-91
Welterweight Mike Dallas Jr. decisions Lanard Lane over 8
78-74 | 78-74 | 78-74
Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
Promoters: Main Events, Super Judah Promotions
Light welterweight Zab Judah TKO's Jose Armando Santa Cruz in 3
Time: 2:33 Santa Cruz down in once in round three
Full Reports To Come
|
|
|
Weights From Rancho Mirage, Ca. - HBO |
|
|
Photos: Ray Flores
Bradley 147.0
Abregu 146.5
Angulo 153.0 vs. Alcine 153.5
|
|
|
Daniel Jacobs vs. Dmitry Pirog
Teleconference Transcript |
|
D. Jacobs: I started boxing at the age of
15. So when I say that, I mean that this boxing thing is just
really natural for me. The skills that I have and possess and
with hard work and dedication, I believe that come July 31, it's
going to be an amazing night, not only for me and Dmitry Pirog,
but for the whole card.
D. Pirog: I'm really happy to be here. I'm happy to be
having my first fight in the United States. I have a lot of
respect for my opponent who is also a great fighter, also has
not had any losses in his career, and I think that makes the
fight very interesting, and I'm really looking forward to the
fight. I'm glad that I have Banner Promotions in association
with Golden Boy Promotions during this fight. I'm looking
forward to being here and giving everybody a great show.
Click
Here For More
|
|
|
Floyd Mayweather Wins 2010 ESPY For Best Fighter |
|
Congratulations are in order to Floyd "Money"
Mayweather who captured his third ESPY award Wednesday night
when it was announced at the 18th Annual ESPY Awards that he won
the 2010 Award for Best Fighter. Mayweather won the award
previously in 2007 and 2008.
Click
Here For More
|
|
|
400.jpg)
.jpg)
