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On This Day: Dec. 31 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1980, Khaosai Galaxy KO’d Sangsung
Sithkempet in the 2nd round of a non-title bout in Bangkok,
Thailand. Galaxy’s 2nd pro bout.
In 1956, Carlos Ortiz won a 10 round decision over Gale
Kerwin in a non-title bout in New York. Carlos Ortiz (61-7-1)
then 20 years old and in his 2nd year fighting professionally
would go on to become Jr Welterweight Champion and Lightweight
Champion. Ortiz is considered one of the “greats” of the
Lightweight Division. Reigning twice 1962-65 and 1965-68.
In 1952, Danny Nardico TKO’d Jake LaMotta in the 8th
round. Lamotta’s corner stopped this fight in Coral Gables,
Florida after LaMotta was down in the 7th. This fight was of
course near the end of Hall of Famer LaMotta’s career.
In 1941, Marcel Cerdan KO’d Robert Seidel in the 3rd
round of a non-title bout in then occupied Vichy, France. Marcel
Cerdan (106-4-0) Middleweight Champion from 1948-49, and Hall of
Famer, was one of Europes greatest fighters in the 30’s and
40’s.
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Relief For Tsunami Victims In Asia;
Here's How You Can Help |
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It's very difficult in days like these, after the
huge natural disaster that has devastated so many lives, to
really focus on sports of any kind, and although Boxing2004 will
still bring you important Boxing news as it happens, we hate to
take any attention away from those people who need our help in
this true, Fight for their very lives.
The best thing any of us can do now is pray for these victims
and their families and send any help we can. The Red Cross has
already set up a fund that will go directly to these victims of
this horrible natural disaster.
Please click on the link and find out how you can help the Red
Cross:
American Red Cross
Or you can click here to choose any one of a number of different
relief funds:
Network for Good
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On This Day: Dec. 30 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1995, Ratanapol Sor Vorapin TKO’d Osvaldo
Guerrero in the 6th round to retain the IBF Minimumweight Title
in Thailand.
In 1983, Julio Cesar Chavez KO’d Armando Flores in the
3rd round of a Non-Title bout in Mazatlan, Mexico.
In 1982, Buddy McGirt KO’d Dave Bolden in the 5th round
of a non title bout in Bergen, New Jersey. McGirts 7th pro
fight.
In 1981, Saul Mamby won a 15 round UD over Obisia Nwankpa
toretain the WBC Light-Welterweight title in Lagos, Nigeria
In 1974, Royal Kobayshi KO’d Sanjo Takemori in the 2nd
round of a non-title bout in Tokyo, Japan.
In 1966, Chartchai Chionoi TKO’d Walter McGowan in the
9th round to retain the WBC Flyweight title in Bangkok,
Thailand.
In 1962, Sugar Ramos KO’d Jose Luis Cruz in the 2nd round
of a non-title bout in Mexico City, Mexico.
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"Thrill" Answers Fan Mail About Chris Byrd's Faith |
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Will,
Enjoyed the interview...
Byrd sounds like a stand-up guy, but what is it with these
Christians in
boxing? How many of them have wound-up in prison for rape, drugs
or
violence, spent a couple of years there, found Christ and then
started
boxing again, only to wind-up in prison again!
At least Chris Byrd seems to have a solid family life...sounds
like he may
be one of the exceptions, but if only he could punch, then he'd
be a
superstar and we'd see how grounded he was!
Enzo Macaroni...
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On This Day: Dec. 29 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1994, Roger Mayweather TKO’d Benny Barra
in the 3rd round in Las Vegas.
King Arthur Williams TKO’d Jeff Williams in the 1st round.
In 1993, Silvio Branco TKO’d Giovanni De Marco in the 3rd
round to win the Italian Middleweight Title in Capo de Orlando,
Italy.
In 1979, Manuel Vasquez TKO’d Lupe Pintor in the 6th
round in Hermosillo Mexico. Pintor would win the WBC
Bantamweight Title the following year.
In 1965, Carlos Monzon won 10 round decision over Carlos
Alberto Salinas in Buenos Aires, Argentina. At the time of this
fight Carlos Monzon (87-3-9) was in his 2nd year of professional
boxing. Monzon would go on to a great career, becoming World
Middleweight Champion in 1970 and retaining that title for 7
years and 14 successful title defenses. Monzon vanquished such
boxing notables as Nino Benvenuti, Emile Griffith, Jose Napoles
and Rodrigo Valdes.
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Lopez Puts IBA Middleweight Title On Line Jan. 6 |
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On Thursday, January 6, at the Desert Diamond
Casino in Tucson, Arizona, Golden Boy Promotions is pleased to
present Lopez’s first defense of the IBA middleweight title when
he squares off against knockout machine Fulgencio Zuniga in the
2005 premiere of HBO Latino’s “Oscar De La Hoya Presents Boxeo
De Oro”, now in its third year of bringing boxing’s best to a
nationwide television audience.
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Godfrey Vows To Clean-Up New England |
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Unbeaten cruiserweight prospect Matt Godfrey
(6-0, 4 KOs) has made a New Year’s resolution to clean-up the
cruiserweight division in New England next year. Like a boxing
version of a modern day gunslinger, Godfrey plans to take on the
six-state N.E. regions best 176-to-200 pounders, one by one, if
necessary, until he’s the area’s King of the Cruiserweights by
next summer.
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Dmitriy Salita vs. Paul Delgado
In Broadway Boxing Main Event |
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Fight fans can ring in 2005 with a heavy diet of
boxing action as the seventh installment of DiBella
Entertainment's popular Broadway Boxing Presented by Mohegan Sun
will air on Madison Square Garden Network on New Year's Eve,
Friday, December 31, at 11:00 PM, New Year's Day, Saturday,
January 1, at 4:00 PM, and Sunday, January 2, at 7:05 PM.
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Jose Navarro's New Year's Resolution:
I Want To Bring The WBC Belt Home |
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By William Trillo
So, I am driving home from day 2 of the great Christmas present
exchange, when my cell phone rings and it's my good friend Mack
Kurihara. The trainer of 6 World Champions was in Japan and he
wanted to know if I had a few moments to chat with a fighter he
is doing some consulting for, # 1 WBC rated Super Flyweight Jose
Navarro (21-0, 9 KO's). They are in Japan as Navarro prepares to
take on WBC Super Flyweight Champ, Katsushige Kawashima (27-3,
18 KO's) this January 3rd at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo! I
told Mack that I would be home in 5 minutes and I would wait for
his call on my land line, and just as always, Mack was right on
time with his return phone call and he promptly handed the phone
over to Jose! "Let's start off 2005 the right way and then I
will have 3 things to celebrate when I get home!", says Navarro.
"Christmas, New Years and a World Title!"
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On This Day: Dec. 28 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1996, Manny Pacquiao TKO’d Sung-Yul Lee in
the 2nd round of a Non-Title Flyweight Bout in Manila,
Philippines.
Lamon Brewster KO’d Fabian Mesa in the 1st round of a non-title
bout in Irvine, California.
In 1995, Lakva Sim KO’d Max Karamov in the 4th round to
win the Vacant PABA Lightweight Championship in Jakarta,
Indonesia.
In 1993, Vinnie Pazienza KO’d Dan Sherry in the 11th
round of an IBO Super-Middleweight Championship bout in Aspen,
Colorado.
In 1990, Darrin Van Horn won a 10 round UD over Randy
Williams in Lexington, Kentucky
Freddy Norwood KO’d Jeff Mcully in the 1st round of a non-title
bout.
In Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Jake Rodriguez won a 10 round decision over John Rafuse in a
non-title bout.
Charles Brewer won a 6 round decision over Freddy
Sanchez-Martinez
In 1988, George Foreman KO’d David Jaco in the first
round in Bakersfield California. This was the 9th fight that
year for Foreman, making his famed and successful comeback.
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The Original "Wild" Bill Trillo
A Boxer From A Different Generation |
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By William Trillo
Just a few short weeks ago my Grandfather
and my role model, Guillermo Trillo took the 10
count and went on to be with his maker. He was a
fine man who worked hard to take care of his
family, along the way he found the time to
squeeze in a boxing career in both the amateur
and professional ranks.
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On This Day: Dec. 27 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2002, Ishe Smith KO'd Edson Madrid in the
1st round of a Non-Title bout in Las Vegas.
In 1999, Wayne Braithwaite KO'd in the 3rd Round of a
non-Title bout in Port of Spain, Trinadad and Tobago.
In 1997, Zolani Pethelo KO'd Ratanapol Sor in the 5th
round to win the IBF Minimumweight Title in Thailand.
In 1987, Seung-Hoon Lee won a 15 round SD over Jose
Sanabria to win the IBF Super-Bantamweight Title in Pohang,
Korea.
In 1985, Mike Tyson KO'd Mark Young in the 1st round of a
non-title bout in Latham, New York. Tyson's 15th win.
In 1960, Muhammad Ali KO'd Herb Siler in the 4th round of
a non-title bout in Miami Beach, Florida. This was Ali's 2nd pro
fight.
In 1957, Joey Giardello won a 10 round UD over Ralph
"Tiger" Jones in a non title bout in Miami Beach.
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Heavyweight Championship At Staples;
The Pair of Three-Time Champs Battle In Los Angeles |
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On This Day: Dec. 26 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1988, Ike Quartey KO’d Steven Gabieu in
the 1st round of a non-title bout in Accra, Ghana. Quartey’s 2nd
Pro Bout.
In 1986, Bobby Czyz TKO’d David Sears in the 1st round to
retain the IBF Light-Heavyweight Title in West Orange, New
Jersey.
In 1971, Muhammad Ali KO’d Jurgen Blinn in the 7th round
in a non-title bout in Zurich, Switzerland.
In 1969, Ernie Shavers KO’d Gene Idelette in the 2nd
round of a non-title bout in Orlando, Florida.
In 1908, Jack Johnson KO’d Tommy Burns in the 14th round
to win the World Heavyweight Championship in Sydney, Australia.
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Merry Christmas To All From Pound4Pound.com |
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Merry Christmas From Kostya Tszyu |
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Dear Tszyu Crew,
As we reach the end of another year, I look back at the
obstacles I have overcome and the success of my return to the
ring. But without your great support this would not have been
possible and I thank each and every one of you.
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On This Day: Dec. 25 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1994, Saen Sor Ploenchit TKO’d Porofirio
Danny Nunez in the 11th round to retain the WBA Flyweight Title
in Rayong, Thailand.
In 1976, Salvador Sanchez TKO’d Antonio Leon in the 10th
round of a non-Title bout in Mexico City, Mexico.
In 1950, Sugar Ray Robinson KO’d Hans Stretz in the 5th
round of a non-title bout in Frankfurt, Germany. In Sugar Ray’s
next bout he would stop Jake LaMotta in the 13th round of a
classic in Chicago, and win the World Middleweight Title.
In 1937, Tommy Bland won a 10 round MD over Fritzie Zivic
in a non-title bout in Pittsburgh. Zivic (159-64-9) would become
World Welterweight Champion in 1940-41, and fight many of the
greatest names in the sport, such as Henry Armstrong, Sugar Ray
Robinson, Charley Burley and Jake LaMotta.
In 1933, Frankie Klick TKO’d Kid Chocolate in the 7th
round to win the World Jr Lightweight Title in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.
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Corrales vs. Castillo -
World Lightweight Title Unification |
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Photo: Bret "The Threat" Newton
World Boxing Hall of Fame Fighter of the
year, Diego "Chico" Corrales and Jose Luis Castillo are
set and ready to go. This one was inevitable, last month
as Castillo was taking a highly controversial decision
over Joel Casamayor, Corrales made his presence known as
he was heard loud and clear! He wanted the winner and
now he has got him! This one is going to be a sure fire
winner and should not be missed!
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Ringside LA With Johnny Ortiz
"Tarver Gets Jobbed"
Welcome To The World Of Boxing |
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By Johnny "Flash" Ortiz
Robert Morales, a highly respected Los Angeles boxing writer,
opened his column Monday morning following Saturday night’s
tough fight between Antonio Tarver and Glenoffe Johnson with the
statement that nearly all of the veteran boxing writers on press
row had Antonio Tarver winning his fight against “The Road
Warrior” Glen Johnson. The New York Daily News and the
Associated Press both had Tarver 115-112. All three HBO
commentators plus their scorekeeper Harold Lederman, all had
Antonio Tarver winning the contest. When asked, Roy Jones was
quick to reply that in his estimation, Tarver had won. The
scores of the two judges favoring Johnson I’m told, outraged
Harold Lederman, who has been scoring all of the fights on HBO
for quite a few years. I would like to think that someone as
highly qualified as Roy Jones Jr. would know who won a fight.
Like a lot of the horrendous bad decisions we have been plagued
with over the past few years, absolutely nothing has or will be
done about it.
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Erin Toughill Checks In From Japan |
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This months Ring Girl, Erin Toughill is not only
a title holding boxer, but she also is a Mixed Martial Artist.
She has been in a tourney in Japan and she took some time to
update us and send all some Holiday Cheer!
Hello All!
Thought I might drop u a line. I won my first 2 fights by TKO.
First one in 27 seconds via knees and punches. I met the #1 girl
in the second round and won via KO w/ a straight right @ the end
of the round. She barely beat the count but did not want to
continue. Third fight I fought a girl whom I beat by breaking
her arm three years ago. I was beating the crap outta her and
she tried an illegal tactic by gabbing the glove and trying to
roll with it....she almost got it the first time and then tried
it again. I got pissed and elbowed her in the back.
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On This Day: Dec. 24 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1983, Soon Chun Kwon KO’d Rene Busayong in
the 5th round to win the newly created IBF Flyweight Title in
Seoul, Korea.
In 1965, Jerry Quarry KO’d Ray Crear in the 3rd round of
a non title bout in Los Angeles, Ca. Jerry Quarry (53-9-4) began
his pro career in 1965 and was a highly ranked contender during
the Frazier, Ali, Foreman, Norton era of great Heavyweights in
the 60’s and 70’s.
In 1960, Fighting Harada won a 10 round Decision over
Hiroyuki Ebihara in a non-title bout in Tokyo, Japan. Fighting
Harada (55-7-0) would become Flyweight Champion from 1962-63 and
Bantamweight Champion from 1965-68 and be voted into the Boxing
Hall of Fame in 1995.
In 1934, Freddie Miller won a 10 round decision over Panama Al
Brown in a non title bout in Paris, France Freddie Miller
(208-28-7) World Featherweight Champion from 1933-36 and Panama
Al Brown (123-18-10) Bantamweight Champion from 1929-35 were
both voted into Boxing’s Hall of Fame.
In 1901, Jim Driscoll won a 10 round decision over Joe
Ross to win the Wales Featherweight Title in Cardiff, Wales.
Welshman Jim Driscoll (52-3-6) like Jimmy Wilde got his start
fighting in the Boxing Booths of the British Isles. Driscoll
would become British world Featherweight Champion from 1912-13,
and be voted into the Boxing Hall of Fame.
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No Holiday Celebration For Henry 'El Nitro' Bruseles |
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NHenry 'El Nitro' Bruseles will glove up, hit the
bags, go into the ring and spar on Christmas Day and New Year
Day in his hometown gym of Caguas, Puerto Rico. Bruseles is
getting prepared to take on two-time world champion Floyd
Mayweather at the AmericanAirlines Arena, Miami, Jan. 22 on HBO.
"It will be a big sacrifice to miss the holidays, but the
pay-off will be very big when I win," Bruseles told Primer Hora
in Puerto Rico.
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Chris Byrd Responds To John Ruiz's Comments;
His Faith Keeps Him On The Right Track |
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By William Trillo
By now we have all seen that WBA Heavyweight Champ John Ruiz and
his comical sidekick "Stoney" (isn't he still suspended?), have
called out IBF Heavy Champ Chris Byrd. It's been posted on
almost every website including our own!
What you won't see on another site is Chris Byrd's initial
reaction to Johnny and Stoney's comments.
You will however be able to read those comments here and only
here, because we went straight to The Champ to see what he had
to say about all this, along the way we spoke to Chris about his
Christian faith and what it means to him as a fighter and a man.
"James Toney, John Ruiz, I really want to fight Klitschko, they
are possibilities that can be done with Don King for my next
fight!", says Byrd. "But whatever happens, really! I don't care
who it is, where we fight or what it's for, I just want to stay
active and keep fighting!"
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On This Day: Dec. 23 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1998, Jesus Rojas won a 12 rd UD over
Satoshi Lida to win the WBA Super-Flyweight Title in Nagoya,
Japan.
In 1997, Satoshi Lida won a 12 rd UD over Yokthai Sithoar
to win the WBA Super-Flyweight Title in Nagoya, Japan.
In 1995, Regilio Tuur won a 12 round UD over Giorgio
Campanella to win the WBO Super-Featherweight Title in
Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
In 1993, Yasuei Yakushiji won a 12 rd SD over Jung-ll
Byun to retain the WBC Bantamweight title in Nagoya, Japan.
In 1985, Khaosai Galaxy TKO’d Edgar Omar Monseratt in the 2nd
round to retain the WBA Super-Flyweight Title in Bangkok,
Thailand.
In 1961, Emile Griffith won a 10 round UD over Isaac
Logart in a non-title bout in New York. Emile Griffith
(85-24-2), born 2/3/1938 in St Thomas Virgin Islands, was
Welterweight champion in 1961, and in 1962-63, Middleweight
Champion from 1963-66, 1966-67, and 1967-68. Inducted into
Boxing Hall of fame in 1990, Griffith had wins over such notable
boxers as Luis Rodriguez, Gaspar Ortega, Ralph Dupas, Denny
Moyer , Dick Tiger and Nino Benevenuti.
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John Ruiz Responds To Chris Byrd’s Trash Talk
“Any time, any place, and he can bring the ref” |
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World Boxing Association heavyweight champion
John “The Quietman” Ruiz (41-5-1, 28 KOs) has responded to
derogatory remarks recently made about him by International
Boxing Federation heavyweight title-holder Chris Byrd (38-2-1,
20 KOs).
“I’ll fight Byrd any time, any place, and he can bring the ref,”
Ruiz offered. “Let him bring two referees if he wants. This
fight can easily be made because we have the same promoter (Don
King). All it takes is a phone call by Byrd. I’ll sign a
contract tomorrow. I just don’t want it to be a cat fight
because I don’t slap like him.”
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Our Puerto Rico Correspondent Chimes In;
Gives His Thoughts On Countries Awards....And More |
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Luis "The Beast" Cadiz
Last night, December 21st, Puerto Rico's Boxing Commission held
it's annual awards ceremony at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Isla
Verde, P.R. Rising 140 pound superstar, Miguel Cotto, was given
the "Boxer of the Year" award and Felix "Tito" Trinidad was
given the "Comeback of the Year" award.
We all know the merits that each one of these boxers
accumulated to earn these awards: Just a reminder - Cotto fought
four times in 2004, starting with a KO over Victoriano Sosa, a
unanimous decision over Lovemore NDou, KO over another prospect
in Kelson Pinto and with this win he won the W.B.O. 140 pound
title and he finished (or pounded, whichever you prefer) the
year with a KO of Randal Bailey. Click
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Miguel Cotto "Fighter Of The Year" In Puerto Rico;
Fight of the Year: Bruseles vs. Negron On Telefutura |
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Four fights, four devastating wins, a world
title, a defense - what an incredible year for world champion
Miguel Cotto who was named 'Puerto Rico Fighter of the Year
2004' at the Banquet of Champions in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico.
In order this year, unbeaten Cotto knocked down and stopped
37-3-2 Victoriano Sosa in the fourth round; pressed the action
and defeated rugged former world title challenger Lovemore Ndou;
knocked down Kelson Pinto, 20-0, in the second, fifth and sixth
rounds to capture the WBO junior welterweight championship; and
in Cotto's first title defense he unleashed fiery, blast-like
hooks to the body to drop and stop challenger Randall Bailey in
the sixth round.
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Robert Guerrero: The "Holy" Ghost |
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By William Trillo
In a business with a stigma and a reputation built on scandal,
and a sport that continues to give itself a black eye, seemingly
with every promotion, it's not only refreshing, but at the same
time an awakening to find that boxing and the people who connect
themselves with it are not always what those on the outside
looking in perceive them to be. Case in point, NABF
Featherweight Title holder, Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero (14-0-1,
7 KO's). In his short 15 fight career, the lanky young man from
Gilroy California has already accomplished his first goal, and
with 2005 nothing short of a World Title shot will do. Inside
the ring he is as tough as they come, a sharp puncher who prides
himself on his conditioning and his willingness to seize the
moment. "My plans for 2004 were to win a title, and that's what
I did!", says Guerrero. "For 2005, my plans are to win that
World Title!"
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Showtime's Greatest Hits:
"Showtime Boxing: Best of 2004" |
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Highlights And A Look Back At An Exciting Year Of
Showtime Championship Boxing And “ShoBox: The New Generation”
Highlights from the best and most memorable fights of the year
will be shown when SHOWTIME presents “SHOWTIME BOXING: Best Of
2004” on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at 10 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on
the West Coast).
The informative, fast-paced, entertaining 30-minute telecast
will be co-hosted by SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING’S Steve Albert
and Nick Charles of “ShoBox: The New Generation.” Joining the
SHOWTIME blow-by-blow commentators will be their ringside
analysts Al Bernstein and Steve Farhood.
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On This Day: Dec. 22 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Bruno Girard TKO’d Robert Koon in
the 11th round to win the Vacant WBA Light-Heavyweight Title in
Orleans, France.
In 2000, Ray Oliviera won a 12 round MD over Vince
Phillips to win the Vacant NABF Light-Welterweight Title in
Mashantucket, Connecticut.
In 1993, Alex Sanchez tko’D Orlando Malone in the 1st
round to Win the WBO Minimumweight Title in Condado, Puerto
Rico.
In 1989, Michael Moorer TKO’d Mike Sedillo in the 6th
round to retain the WBO Light-Heavyweight Title in Auburn Hills,
Michigan.
In 1950, Sugar Ray Robinson TKO’d Robert Villemain in the
9th round in Paris, France.
Kid Gavilan won a 10 round SD over Joe Miceli in Madison Sq
Garden, New York.
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Klitschko's & Universum: 2 Sides To Every Story |
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For the past couple of days the matter between
the Klitschko's and Universum have been reported, but reports
seemed to contradict each other. In an effort to understand the
matter at hand, and since we have already seen the German press
releases, Pound4Pound.com decided to speak to a person close to
the Klitschko team and hear their side of the story!
It's short, sweet, and straight to the point, and we think it
makes the matter a lot easier to understand.
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Jason Estrada’s Pro Debut a Big Hit |
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The much anticipated pro debut of 2004 U.S.
Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada two weeks ago (Dec. 10) at
Foxwoods Resort Casino was the first step on his mission to
prove to the boxing world that he’ll be an even better pro than
amateur.
In his first fight as a pro against a game Joseph Reyes Kenneth
(3-4, 2 KOs), the 24-year-old Estrada floored his opponent once
en route to a unanimous four-round decision (40-35, 40-35,
40-34) in a match he dominated, at the very least, by the margin
indicated by the final scoring.
“I felt that I had a lot to prove,” Jason said after the fight.
“Some people were saying I wasn’t going to be what I was hyped
up to be. I felt great.”
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Our Readers Are Important To Us! |
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Have you ever noticed that some of the fightsites
out there don't even acknowledge the fact they have readers?
It's as if they don't even exist and are of no value at all!
We here at Pound4Pound.com realize that our readers come before
anything else and without you, we are nothing!
That is why we are happy to post your emails right on the front
page with all the rest of our articles. We know that you are
informed and that you have opinions!
Take the most recent letter we received this morning in regards
to
Heavyweights Duckin' Heavyweights:
Read your article and I believe you are absolutely correct in
saying that the promoters (mainly Don King) is what’s holding
back the Heavyweight division from being a free for all battle.
We didn’t have these hang-ups it seems back in the days. When we
had Ali, Joe Frazier, Ken Norton, George Foreman, Ernie Shavors,
Leon Spinks Etc…That was the real Heavyweight division, where
anyone on their best day was ready to fight and there was no
question on making it happen. However, we cannot sit here and
completely blame the promoters. The fighters are as much to
blame as anyone else. The boxers have a choice on how they sign
off on contracts. If you give total responsibility to the
promoter on who you fight next, then who is the fool? If you
remember, Ali also had Don King as a promoter at one time. Ali
also told King that he fought whomever he wanted, and King’s job
was to make sure that all was promoted to the highest level.
Trinidad had the same problem with King at the beginning of
King’s promotions, then that all got changed, where you noticed
it was always mentioned that King and PAPA Trinidad had to sit
down and discuss who was going to be next opponent for Tito. I
tip my hat off to Hopkins for not allowing King to dictate on
how his career would end up.
My opinion on the Heavyweight rankings is that it seems that
James Toney is regarded in several rankings as a top contender
for a title shot or close to one. I don’t think that is fair at
all. Trust me I do think he has a winning chance with almost all
of the titlists, but he has only fought in the Heavyweight
division for a few years. So what he fought Holyfield!
He also fought a washed up, doesn’t know when to retire
Holyfield. Before Toney gets any title shots, I would like to
see him fight a fighter that has fought well and is not near as
retirement status as Holyfield was and is. Why not put Toney
against contenders like, David Tua, Hasim Rahman, Andrew Golota,
or Corrie Sanders. This way he can show if he can take a
hard-hitting punch from a fighter who is not technically washed
up.
On Vitali, I believe in bringing his “A” game he can clean up
the Heavyweight division, with the exception of Chris Byrd. Not
to say Vitali cannot beat him, but we know Byrd is not going to
stand and exchange with Vitali. Therefore, in this case we would
see a in shape Byrd equipped with track shoes to make sure he
doesn’t get hit with a Vitali hammer.
John Ruiz and Lamon Brewster are only a punch away from being
KO’d. It will eventually happen. When it does, no one will be
surprised, but instead asking on why it didn’t happen earlier in
their career.
Thanks, Lou “Duva” Figueroa
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On This Day: Dec. 21 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1996, Antonio Cermeno won a 12 round UD
over Yuichi Kasai to retain the WBA Super-Bantamweight Title in
Las Vegas.
In 1992, Julio Cesar Vasquez KO’d Hitoshi Kamiyama in the
1st round to win the Vacant WBA Light-Middleweight Title in
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
In 1991, Ricardo Lopez won a 12 round UD over Kyung-Yun
Lee to retain the WBC Minimumweight Title in Seoul, South Korea.
In Bangkok, Thailand:
Khaosai Galaxy won a 12 round UD over Armando Castro to retain
the WBA Super-Flyweight Title.
In Laredo, Texas:
Orlando Canizales TKO’d Ray Minus in the 11th round to retain
the IBF Bantamweight Title.
In 1985, Slobadan Kacar won a 15 round SD over Eddie
Mustafa Muhammad to win the Vacant IBF Light-Heavyweight Title
in Pesaro, Italy.
In 1974, Roberto Duran KO’d Masataka Takayama in the 1st
round to retain the WBA Lightweight Title in San Jose, Costa
Rica.
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Encore Performance of "Fight Of The Year Candidate"
Elder vs. Burton - Tues. Dec. 21. 7:30pm |
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What? You missed last week's "SHOBox: The New
Generation" featuring "Fight of the Year" candidate Ebo Elder
vs. Courtney Burton, promoted by Gary Shaw Productions, LLC, at
the world famous Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, CA?!
CLIMB OFF THAT WINDOW LEDGE! CALL THE NEIGHBORS! CANCEL YOUR
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING! SHOWTIME will present an encore presentation
of this epic fight, which ends with a 12th-round finish that
even Hollywood could not top. Tune into SHOWTIME, Tuesday
December 21 at 7:30 P.M. ET / 7:30 P.M. SHO2 and SHOWTIME
Extreme will also be rebroadcasting the fight. Please check your
listings for times.
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Everlast Worldwide Inc. Signs Largest Licensing Agreement In
Company's 94 Year History |
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Company Licenses US Women’s Apparel Category To
Jacques Moret, Inc. 5 year license agreement provides for
minimum royalty guarantee payments of $12.5 million with a long
term option in 2009 for an additional $30 million.
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"Destroyer" Returns to Desert Diamond Casino |
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Nogales, Mexico native and current IBA World
Middleweight Champion, David “Destroyer” Lopez, will headline
the January card defending the title he won vs. Kirino Garcia at
the Diamond Center in August. Lopez, who has firmly established
himself as one of the world’s top middleweights, will be making
his HBO debut. In this first fight since signing with the Golden
Boy Promotions’ camp, “Destroyer” will be pitted against
up-and-coming knockout artist, Fulgencio Zuniga of Columbia.
Zuniga has a 16-1 record with an impressive 15 KOs. His lone
defeat was to current WBO champ Daniel Santos.
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Hat Trick For La Habra Boxers |
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By William Trillo
Last week was as busy a time as one could
ask for at The La Habra Boxing Club. The small gym,
tucked away in the uppermost tip of Orange County
California, had all three of it's top fighters
performing in Los Angeles on 2 different cards. Photo:
Will "The Thrill" Trillo
Light Heavy Julio Gonzalez (37-2,23 KO's), and Super
Middles Librado Andrade (21-0,15 KO's) and Enrique
Ornelas (20-1, 13 KO's), who all began their boxing
careers in La Habra as youths just looking for a place
to hang out, did what they do best, and all three were
successful.
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Enzo Macaroni Closes "Fan Fight" For 2004 |
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In Pound4Pound.com's "Fan Fight" last week, Enzo
Macaroni (now 2-1, 2 KO's) dominated "Fan Fight" debuting
JXL0012 (0-1), opening a cut in round 2 and closing the show in
the 4th and final round. The topic: "Is Taylor Ready For Hopkins
& Trinidad?", showed big promise by both men, but Enzo took
apart JXL's argument from beginning to end. Enzo now ranks among
the top 3 p4p Fan Fighters and a possible match with #1 ranked
Neckodeemus looms in 2005.
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View The Entire Action/Argument
This Was Our Last Fan Fight Of The Year
"Fan Fight" Will Be Back Jan 10th, 2005 with:
"Who Is The Most Underrated Fighter?"
Blue Corner: Pick Any Fighter
Red Corner: Pick Any Fighter
Happy Holidays!
Please make sure to read the
"Rules" and "How To Play"
section of Fan Fight so that you are familiar with the game.
Remember, ITS FREE!
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David Estrada Heads To The Mohegan Sun Casino |
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Chicago native, Miami based welterweight David
Estrada, 17-1 (8KO's) heads to the Mohegan Sun Casino in
Uncasville, Conn., on Friday, January 21st for a twelve round
showdown with Chris "The Mechanic" Smith, 19-0-1 (12KO's) of
Queens, New York, broadcast live as part of the increasingly
popular "ShoBox--The New Generation" live professional boxing
series headlining a card promoted by DiBella Entertainment.
SHOWTIME will televise at 11 p.m. ET/PT (tape delayed on west
coast). The telecast represents the 55th in the popular “ShoBox”
series, which debuted on SHOWTIME in July 2001.
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On This Day: Dec. 20 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Danny Green TKO’d Eric Lucas in the
7th round to win the WBC Interim Super-Middleweight Title In
Montreal, Quebec Canada.
In Kiel, Germany:
Felix Sturm won a 12 round UD over Ruben Varon Fernandez to
retain the WBO Middleweight Title.
Wlad Klitschko TKO’d Danell Nicholson in the 4th round to win
the WBA International Heavyweight Title.
In 2001, Noel Arambulet won a 12 round MD to retain the
WBA Minimumweight Title in Osaka, Japan
In Tulsa, Oklahoma:
Jermaine Taylor KO’d Keith Sims in the 1st round of a non-title
bout.
And way, way back in 1905, Philadelphia Jack O’Brien
challenged 44 year old Light-Heavyweight title holder and
Heavyweight Champion Bob Fitzsimmons in San Francisco,
California. Fitzsimmons collapsed after 13 rounds. O’Brien
became the 4th Light-Heavyweight Champion.
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World champ Jose Rivera:
147 = No. 1 with return of Mosley & De La Hoya |
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With the recent announcement that former world
champion “Sugar” Shane Mosley will return to the welterweight
division, on the heels of Oscar De La Hoya saying he’s coming
back to the 147-pound class, World Boxing Association
welterweight champion “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera (37-3-1, 24
KOs) believes that in 2005 the welterweight division will be the
strongest and most competitive in boxing.
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Arrest Warrant for Mayweather
Issued After Missed Trial |
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An arrest warrant has been issued for two-time
world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr., who failed to appear at a
trial in which he is accused of kicking a bouncer at a bar. The
27-year-old boxer was to go on trial Thursday on a misdemeanor
assault and battery charge. Judge Michael Christensen issued a
bench warrant for the arrest, a court clerk said Friday. If
convicted, Mayweather could be sentenced to up to 93 days in
jail.
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On This Day: Dec. 19 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1998, Floyd Mayweather Jr TKO’d Angel
Manfredy in the 2nd round to retain the WBC Super-Featherweight
Title in Miami, Florida.
David Tua TKO’d Hasim Rahman in the 10th round in an IBF
Heavyweight Title eliminator. Controversial Stoppage!
Jacob Matlala won a 12 round UD over Rafael Orozco to retain the
IBA Light-Flyweight Title.
In 1997, Barry Jones won a 12 round UD over Wilson
Palacio to win the WBO Super-Featherweight Title in London,
England.
Thulane “Sugar Boy” Malinga won a 12 round UD over Robin Reid to
win the WBC Super-Middleweight Title.
Winky Wright TKO’d Adrian Dodson in the 7th round to retain the
WBO Light-Middleweight Title.
At the Madison Square Garden in New York:
Kennedy McKinney TKO’d Jr Jones in the 4th round to win the WBO
Super-Bantamweight Title.
Naseem Hamed KO’d Kevin Kelley in the 4th round to retain the
WBO Featherweight Title. Hamed was down in the 1st,2nd, and 4th,
Kelley down in the 2nd and twice in the 4th.
In 1995, Shinji Takehara won a 12 round UD over Jorge
Fernando Castro to win the WBA Middleweight Title.
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Tarver vs. Johnson - Just A Good Fight |
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By Bret "The Threat" Newton
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Photos: William Trillo
In
a fight that pitted the two Roy Jones Jr.
Conquerors to do battle without their recently
won and shortly after vacated Titles. In a fight
that didn’t give us fouls, taunting, clinching,
points taken away, trash talk before, during or
after, Light Heavyweights Glen |
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Johnson and Antonio Tarver gave
us a closeout to 2004 with a boxing fight that was
actually...GOOD! No, it wasn’t a “fight of the year”. No there
wasn’t any Barrera vs. Morales type of exchanges. But, this was
a very respectable fight that deserves, and will get, a rematch.
A fight that most fans probably needed after all that been going
on in boxing lately. There may have been dull points in this
fight as it wasn’t the most of entertaining, but for Johnson and
Tarver, the two boxed for 12 rounds, and that’s that. It’s been
a while since two fighters did just that. No clowning around or
“go ahead, hit me on the chin while I drop my hands” type of
tactics. A good, clean fight.
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Julio Takes Telesco To The Schoolyard |
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By William Trillo
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In
the closing bout, Julio Gonzalez (36-2, 22 KO's)
stopped David Telesco (29-4-1, 24 KO's) after
Telesco fell into the ropes and Gonzalez
unleashed a combination of punches that prompted
the referee to jump in and halt the action at
1:06 of the 8th. In a fight |
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that was admittedly a
make or break situation for the former WBO Champion,
Julio Gonzalez came through and held on to his hopes of
regaining another shot at the title in this seesaw
battle with David Telesco, who also was in the same
position as Gonzalez and now is on the outside looking
in. Click
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Let the fighters speak for themselves |
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By
William Trillo
Glen Johnson: "At the end of the fight, and before they read
the scores, I was worried about the score and my heart was
beating pretty fast, but it beating pretty regularly now!"
"We had a plan for this fight, and that was to go 12 hard
rounds, I think Tarver was looking for a knockout. But anything
that he gave me, I took it!"
Antonio Tarver: "In my heart of hearts, I felt I did enough
to win, but that's boxing!"
"Congratulations to Glen, we will be back!"
"I am not thinking about fighting anyone but Glen Johnson, I
want the opportunity to get my titles back!"
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Johnson Split Decisions Tarver For The Win |
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Glen Johnson scores a split decision win over
Antonio Tarver in a fight that matched the two Roy Jones
conquerors! A fight that may have been too close to score was
back and forth from the opening round. Johnson came right at
Tarver in round 1 to bully him on the ropes. Tarver came back to
stagger Johnson is the later rounds. In round 12 the two went
toe to toe in the center of the ring, Tarver staggering Johnson
in the 1st half, then Johnson staggering Tarver at the end!
Final scores were 116-112 for Tarver, and 115-113 x 2 for
Johnson.
Pound4Pound.com scored it a draw.
Notes: The Staples Center holds 19,000, only 9,126 were in
attendance.
More To Come
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Undercard Results From The Staples Center |
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In the closing bout, Julio Gonzalez stopped David
Telesco after Telesco fell into the ropes and Gonzalez unleashed
a combination of punches that prompted the referee to jump in
and halt the action at 1:06 of the 8th. Gonzales is in hopes to
get a shot at Glen Johnson.
Tarvis Simms, brother to Travis, won a split decision over
Carlos Bojorquez on scores of 76-74 x 2 for Simms and 77-73 for
Bojorquez. Simms was down and deducted a point early the 2nd
round.
2004 Olympic Gold Medalist Andre Ward scored a 2nd round TKO
over Christian Molina (now 2-1) in his professional debut. In
the 1st round, Molina tried bullying Ward and intimidation
tactics by talking to him. A straight left hand by Ward dropped
Molina in the 1st. In between rounds, Molina said "My legs are
tired", giving the words of an almost beat fighter. In round 2,
another left hand landed and Molina went down to one knee. As he
rose, he kept blinking his right eye and the referee prompted
the fight over at just :40 into the 2nd.
Mia St. John stopped Janae Archuletta in 1:46 of the 1st round.
Archuletta appeared to be able to continue, but the ref prompted
an early win for Mia who ups her record to 38 wins, 4 losses
with 16 KO's. On a side note, Mia previously faced Archulett
twice in October of this year, and once in 2002, beating her
each time on 4 round decisions. Janae now has a record of 4
wins, 10 losses, 1 draw with 2 KO's! Mia should be ashamed for
taking on such competition.
In the opening bout of the night Vinnie Maddalone (22-2,15
KO's) took on the 298 pound Ronnie Smith (6-32,6 KO's). Even
though the "big fat blob" outweighed Vinnie by some 60 pounds,
Maddalone managed to drag his fat carcass around the ring for
the entire 6 round affair taking a unanimous decision on all
cards 60-54.
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Julio Gonzalez Is Looking For Another Title Shot |
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By William Trillo
Pound4Pound.com sat down with former WBO Light Heavyweight
Champion Julio Gonzalez before his last day of sparring and got
his view of his upcoming battle against the always tough David
Telesco (29-4-1, 24 KO's) which will be featured on the
undercard of the biggest Light Heavy fight to come along in
years, that being Antonio Tarver vs. Glen Johnson.
"This fight is going to make me or break me.", says Gonzalez.
"The titles are vacant right now...but if I win I should be
placed in the top 5, so there should be a good chance for a
title shot after that."
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