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Calzaghe/Manfredo Jr. Press Tour |
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Photo: Sports Network
Joe Calzaghe, Frank Warren and Peter Manfredo, Jr. from
yesterday's news conference in London for their April 7
WBO super middleweight title fight at Millennium Stadium
in Cardiff, Wales. HBO will televise live at 5 PM ET/2
PM PT.
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Taylor Needs Some Tailoring;
Berto Looks Dressed To Kill |
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By William
Trillo & Nat Gottlieb
Photos:
Teddy Blackburn - DBE
Jermain Taylor and Andre Berto both won fights they were
supposed to win last weekend, so the question is, what
did they accomplish, and what did we learn about them?
In Berto's
case, the unbeaten welterweight prospect with the super-fast
hands and crunching power, took another step up the ladder in
impressive fashion. Until truly tested, he appears as
advertised, a future champion. Even for an Olympian, he
demonstrated poise and discipline and mixed up his repertoire of
punches like a more seasoned veteran. He looks like the real
deal. Give us more Berto.
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Post Fight
Audio
Interview With Andre Berto |
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Pound4Pound.com Is All Aboard "The ' Dre Train"
Photo: Teddy Blackburn - DBE
Coming off his spectacular victory over Miguel
Figueroa, undefeated Welterweight prospect Andre Berto
(16-0,14 KO's ) spoke to Pound4Pound about his 6th round TKO
victory and we found that like us, the entire Berto team is
thrilled with his coming out party and it looks as though
2007 will be Andre's breakout year.
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Barrera/Pacquiao/Navarro |
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The World Boxing Council has notified the camps
of WBC super featherweight world champion Marco Antonio Barrera
and WBC mandatory contender Manny Pacquiao that the free
negotiations period for their mandatory title defense has begun.
If no agreement is reached, the WBC will conduct a purse offer
on January 12, 2007, in Mexico City.
The WBC received the following report from Joe Koizumi:
WBC super-flyweight champ Masamori Tokuyama, Japan, officially
renounced his belt through the Japan Boxing Commission. He kept
his throne by outscoring the top contender Jose Navarro last
February, and hasn’t fought since for some 10 months. He will
move up to the bantam category to anticipate a shot at the WBC
118-pound belt against Japan’s Hozumi Hasegawa, who, however,
seems reluctant to face Tokuyama in a voluntary defense. If so,
it might be a question whether Tokuyama will go on fighting
until he becomes the WBC’s official challenger, since he
declares that he will sing a swan song in his one and only big
game next.
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SHOWTIME's Jan. 6 Peter-Toney, Rivera-Simms Doubleheader
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To accommodate sports fans
tuning into the NFL Wildcard game on NBC, Saturday,
Jan. 6, 2007, SHOWTIME has pushed back its SHOWTIME
CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast one hour.
The new start time is 10 p.m.
ET/PT (delayed on the west coast).
In the main event, heavyweights
Sam Peter and James Toney will box a rematch of
their exciting fight in September 2006 on SHOWTIME.
The winner of the 12-round elimination bout becomes
the mandatory challenger to WBC champion Oleg
Maskaev.
In the Jan. 6 co-feature, Jose
Antonio Rivera defends his WBA super welterweight
title against Travis Simms.
The fights will take
place in Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla.
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William "KO King" Guthrie Flattens
Wiggins |
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Fans witnessed a real barnburner last Saturday night in an
exciting, action packed fight that ended in dramatic fashion
when IBF International Light Heavyweight Champion William "KO
King" Guthrie flattened former NABF and WBC Continental Americas
Champion Donnell "Cadillac" Wiggins at 2:21 of the fourth round
of their scheduled eight round bout at the Florence County
Fairgrounds in Florence, South Carolina.
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Unbeaten Paez Jr. Fights This Friday In Mexicali |
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Sycuan Ringside Promotions’ undefeated teenage
sensation Jorge Paez Jr. appears in his second six-round bout
when he faces veteran Joel Padilla in a lightweight fight Dec.
15 in Mexicali, Mexico.
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Results From Russia
Maskaev Victorious
Promoter: Hrunov Vlad |
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Heavyweight Oleg Maskaev decisions Peter Okhello over
12
Judge: Evgueni Gorstkov 120-107 | Judge: Ken Morita
117-110 | Judge: Bob Logist 120-107
Maskeav Retains WBC Heavyweight Title
Okhello down in the 10th
Heavyweight Alexander Povetkin 221¼ W KO Imamu Mayfield
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Best of 2006 Sweet Science
Awards
From Bill "Memo" Caplan
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Dear Friends,
As if anyone should care, here are my
annual awards for the best and maybe a bit of the worst of
the year 2006.
Fighter Of The Year Co-Winners:
Wladimir Klitschko for his two
sensational crushing right-hand knockouts of Chris Byrd and
Cal Brock and, Manny Pacquiao's two for the first time ever
knockouts over Mexican icon Erik Morales.
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Same Place, NEW Date for Calazghe vs. Manfredo |
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Promoter Frank Warren confirmed today that the super
middleweight championship bout between Joe Calzaghe and Peter
Manfredo Jr has been
moved from March 3
to April 7 due to a
logistical problem with the venue, the Millennium Stadium in
Cardiff, Wales. The event will remain at the Millennium Stadium
on the new date.
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Taylor Wins 12 Rounds To 0 Over Non Stop Ouma.
The Middleweight Couldn't Put Away
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Jermain Taylor (now 26-0, 17 KO's) tried his best to score a
knockout over Kassim Ouma, but ended up wasting early energy
that led to a scorecards fight. In the opening round, Taylor
came out swinging wildly, leaving himself wide open for Ouma to
counter. Ouma would end up walking into some of Taylor power
shots, but Ouma never rattled or wobbled enough and just kept
coming. In round 2, Taylor began to hold as Ouma kept walking
Taylor down, often walking into more power punches. In round 4,
a huge right hand stopped Ouma in his tracks. Then a 3 punch
combo that seemingly would have floored Ouma, did not. Ouma just
kept coming. In round 5, referee Frank Garza warned Taylor for
the constant holding. Taylor getting very tired, gets a cut over
the left eye which was ruled an accidental headbutt. In round 6,
Ouma appeared to get in the swing of things and started landing
early, but his punches wouldn't have much of an impact as Taylor
would end the round with power punches that would knock the
sweat off Ouma's head and get a big reaction from the Arkansas
crowd. In round 7, Ouma again starting out good, catching Taylor
with several shots, but none strong enough to phase Taylor.
Taylor appearing very tired now, backing up with his hands down,
but catching Ouma with a big shot walking in. The same would
repeat itself for the remainder of the fight, Ouma walking in,
non stop and relentless, but getting caught with some big shots
that left the bigger impact. Final scores were 118-110, 117-111
and an odd 115-113??? The tough Ouma falls to 25-3-1 with 15
KO's.
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Andre Berto Stops Miguel Figueroa In 6th
Respect To Figueroa For The
Performance He Displayed |
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Andre Berto (now 16-0, 14 KO's) put a virtual beat down on
Miguel Figueroa through 6 rounds in his HBO debut. In the first
round, Figueroa was hit with nearly every punch in Berto's
arsenal and you had to think to yourself 'how is this kid still
standing?'. In round 2, more of Berto's onslaught with Figueroa
against the ropes. Figueroa takes them all and actually comes
back with two right hands of his own. In round 3, a jab from
Berto landed on the chest of Figueroa and dropped him, but
referee Lawrence Cole ruled it a slip. In round 5, Berto's
punches finally making their presence known as Figueroa begins
to tire, but still unphased by the power bombs. In between
rounds, Figueroa tells his corner "I can't make it.", to which
his trainer replied "Don't quit on this stool.". Figueroa
bravely and courageously went out and continued fighting to the
best of his ability, but a right hand from Berto would drop
Figueroa's guard and another combination called the referee in
to finally stop the punishment at 1:59 of the 6th. Figueroa
falls to 24-6-1 with 14 KO's.
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Arkansas Off TV Undercard |
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Promoter: DiBella Entertainment
Light Middleweight Emanuel Augustus decisions Russell Stoner
Jones over 10
100-89 | 100-89 | 100-90
Vacant WBC Continental Americas Light Welterweight Title
Heavyweight Terry Smith decisions Ramon Earl Hayes over 8
79-73 | 79-73 | 78-74
Heavyweight Dominick Guinn gets Split Decision over Zack Page
after 8
79-72 | 77-74 | 75-76
Page down in the 1st rd.
Super Middleweight Ronald Hearns TKO's Robert Smallwood in 1
Time: 2:55
Light Heavyweight Jaidon Codrington decisions Thomas Reid over
6
59-54 | 59-54 | 59-54
Reid down in the 2nd rd
Cruiserweight Ray Smith 175¼ decisions Randy Pogue over 4
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Results From Seminole Hard Rock Arena,
Florida |
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Promoter: Warriors Boxing
Heavyweight Michael Moorer KO's Cliff Couser in 1
Time: 1:36
Heavyweight Roman Greenberg TKO's Steve Pannell in 3
Time: 2:23
Heavyweight Oliver McCall KO's Yanqui Diaz in 7
Time: 2:28
Heavyweight Michael Marrone TKO's Ronald Bellamy in 3
Time: 2:48
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Results From ExCel Arena, London, England
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Promoter: Sports Network
Heavyweight Danny Williams gets TKO'd
by Audley Harrison in 3
Time: 2:32
Featherweight Andy Morris gets TKO'd by
John Simpson in 5
Time: 2:27
BBBofC British Featherweight Title
Light Welterweight Amir Khan decisions
Rachid Drilzane over10
Judge: Roy Francis 99-91 | Judge: Terry O'Connor 99-91 |
Judge: John Coyle 99-91
Vacant IBF Inter-Continental Light Welterweight Title
Featherweight Matthew Marsh decisions Rocky Dean in 10
BBBofC Southern Area Featherweight Title
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Quick Friday Night
Results
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Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson,
Arizona
Promoter: Golden Boy Promotions
Photo: Rob DeLorenzo - Golden Boy
Super Featherweight Daniel
Jimenez TKO's Angel Recio in 9
Time: 0:36 - Vacant WBO NABO Super Featherweight Title
Super Bantamweight Ivan Hernandez drops decision to Jose
Angel Beranza over 10
Judge Gerald Maltz 94-96 | Judge Chris Wilson 94-96 |
Judge Craig Harmon 94-96
Kissimmee Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida
Promoter: All Star Boxing
Super Featherweight Cristobal Cruz majority decisions
Jose Reyes over 12
Judge: Peter Trematerra 116-112 | Judge: Mike Ross
115-113 | Judge: Michael Pernick 114-114
Vacant WBC Latino Super Featherweight Title
Vacant WBA Fedecentro Super Featherweight Title
Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, GT, South
Africa
Super Featherweight Mzonke Fana
decisions Roberto David Arrieta over 12
Judge: Al Bennett 116-112 | Judge: Roberto Ramirez 116-112 |
Judge: Deon Dwarte 118-111 IBF Super Featherweight Title
Eliminator
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HBO Main Event Weights From Arkansas |
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Jermain Taylor 159.5 vs. Kassim Ouma 158.7
Andre Berto 146.3 vs. Miguel Figueroa 146.8
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Calzaghe clocking Taylor |
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Joe Calzaghe can't
wait to finally fight in the United States, a desire Calzaghe's
critics have long questioned, despite the undisputed super
middleweight champ's insistence. But with Wright (51-3-1, 25
KOs) pricing himself out of a
Jermain Taylor rematch and Taylor having more
difficulty making 160 pounds, Calzaghe (42-0, 31 KOs) senses his
debut on American soil is imminent. If Taylor defeats Ouma and
Sergio Mora (19-0, 4 KOs), probably Taylor's next opponent, and
Calzaghe tops Peter Manfredo
Jr. (26-3, 12 KOs) on March 3 in Cardiff, Wales,
Calzaghe hopes to fight Taylor next summer.
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Rubin Williams vs. Antwun Echols headline Jan 12th |
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World-class super middleweight contender Rubin "Hollywood"
Williams returns home on January 12 to fight veteran bomber
Antwun "Kid Dynamite" Echols for the vacant IBA super
middleweight title, headlining "Fight Night at The Palace" in
the 12-round main event, at The Palace in Palace Hills,
Michigan.
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Timothy Bradley Joins Arnold Schwarzenegger
at East LA Parade Tomorrow |
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Undefeated WBC junior welterweight youth champion
Timothy "Desert Storm" Bradley
Jr. (17-0, 10 KOs), from Palm Springs, CA, will
participate in the Hollenbeck Youth Center Parade,
Tomorrow!
Saturday, December 9, in downtown Los Angeles, where
over five thousand needy children will receive an anticipated
Christmas party.
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Duran Comments On Hall Of Fame |
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“I would like to take this time and thank all my
fans for there wonderful support which has spanned for over five
decades. It seems like yesterday that I stepped into the ring
for the very first time and who would’ve thought I would have
the longevity in my career that I did. So many great memories
from Buchanan, Leonard, Moore, Barkley, and so many more!”
“To may fans around the would, I look forward in seeing you in
Canastota, NY for this joyous occasion. This is truly the
greatest honor an athlete can receive for all his
accomplishments, no one can ever take this away!” “I now embark
in the second stage of my career as a Promoter, with DRL
Promotions. We will provide all the boxing fans around the world
with excitement and determination in our shows as I did in the
ring!”
“Hands of Stone”, compiled a record of 103-16 with 70 knockouts,
and won World Titles in four different divisions: Lightweight
(1972-1979), Welterweight (1980), Jr. Middleweight (1983), and
Middleweight (1989-1990).
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Tonight's Golden Boy Desert Diamond
Weights |
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Photos: Rob DeLorenzo - Golden
Boy
Daniel Jimenez 130 vs. Angel Reico 130
Ivan Hernandez 123.5 vs. Jose Angel Beranza 121
Nito Bravo 141 vs. Michael Lucero
138.5
Gabriel Martinez 147 vs. Ramiro Rivera 146.5
Victo Bisbal 244 vs. Robbie McMclimans 214.5
Craig Mcewan 162.5 vs. Valentino Jalomo 158
Eddie Vega 142 vs. Leon Green 144
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Boxers Shorts' |
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Written By William Trillo
We spoke to WBO Welterweight Champ
Antonio Margarito's manager this week and he confirmed the
injury to "Tony's" right wrist suffered in the Clottey
battle and said the doctor has ordered Margarito to take 2
months off of training to allow the wrist to fully heal.
Margarito's reaction was as expected saying, "I can't afford
to take 2 months off!"
Frankly we agree. With a mandatory
challenge due against # 1 Paul Williams and a talked
about date with Miguel Cotto in June, it's hard to imagine
how Antonio can take 2 months off and get ready for both
high profile fights. Hopefully his rehab can go much quicker
than the doctor ordered and he can get himself prepared in
time for both battles. The public sees the Williams bout as
a must for "Tony" and it appears Top Rank is set on having
the big match up with Cotto in June. Only time will tell.
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Andre Berto
Audio
Interview |
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This Saturday night on the HBO televised
Jermain Taylor vs. Kassim Ouma
Middleweight championship bout from Little Rock, Arkansas,
hot welterweight prospect Andre Berto (15-0, 13 KO's) will
be featured in the Semi Main event as he puts his undefeated
record on the line against journeyman Miguel Figueroa
(24-5-2, 14 KO's).
This will be the first time for many to
see the highly touted 147 pounder in action and it is a
can't miss fight. The soft spoken Berto is quietly making
his way up in the rankings but it's time for the young man
to make some noise and this night in the spotlight is the
perfect time for Andre to display his wares.
We spoke to Berto about this night and
what it means to him and we know it's something you are
going to want to hear.
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Every Picture Tells A Story - Toney/Peter I & II |
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We know the fight is month away but we couldn't be the only ones
who noticed that both Sam Peter and James Toney appear to be
carrying "a little" more weight going into this second fight as
opposed to when they met in September.
See for yourselves!
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Marrone Fighting Saturday |
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Duva
Boxing’s 21-year-old undefeated heavyweight Mike Marrone
(15-0, 12 KOs) will make his next appearance this Saturday,
on Warriors Boxing’s "Night of the Heavyweights"
pay-per-view telecast from the Seminole Hard Rock LIVE Arena
in Hollywood, Florida.
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The 6th Annual ODLH
Foundation's
Evening of Champions |
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Photo: Rob DeLorenzo - Golden Boy
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Star Boxing, USMC, and Toys for Tots will be collecting toys to
give to under-privileged children and youths December 8 at the
Paradise Theater |
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Star Boxing will be helping make the holidays brighter for kids
this year, and you can help.
On Friday, December 8, at the Paradise Theater in the Bronx, New
York, representatives of the United States Marine Corp will be
collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots
organization.
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The 10th Annual Terry Claybon Foundation
Holiday Party & Toy Drive |
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Friday, December 15, 2006
Music Box @ Fonda
6126 Hollywood Blvd. (Hollywood Blvd. & Gower), Hollywood,
CA, 90028
9:00 PM- 2:00 AM
RSVP
323.525.0120 Guest List
TOYS!
TOYS!
TOYS!
TOYS!
TOYS!
TOYS!
Bring an
unwrapped toy or two valued at $20 or more,
or a $20 cash donation
for the underprivileged children of South Central Los
Angeles
Join us for the Toy
Giveaway on Christmas Eve, December 24th at the Broadway
Boxing Gym in South Central Los Angeles to feed & give
toys to over 500 children,
and raffle off over 50 bikes!
Happy Holidays from
the Terry Claybon Foundation
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“Battle Zone at The Castle”
Friday Night, December 15 in Boston, Taped on NESN |
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Professional boxing returns to
downtown Boston on Friday night, December 15 as the Alpha Omega
Entertainment Group presents “Battle Zone at The Castle.”
The Alpha Omega Entertainment Group, in association with
Sprint/Nextel and NESN, is promoting Battle Zone at the Castle.
The show will be taped live and aired in January on NESN. Ed
Berliner handles the blow-by-blow call with boxing historian
Mike DeLisa as color commentator. IBA World middleweight
champion "Ireland's" John Duddy (18-0, 15 KOs), winner of
prestigious Rocky Marciano Award as AAIB’s 2006 “Fighter of the
Year, serves as a special color analyst.
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“Sweet Pea"
Inducted Into International
Boxing Hall Of Fame In Canastota, NY |
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Norfolk’s
Whitaker one of sport’s greatest lightweight champions and among
the greatest pound-for-pound fighters in history
Four-time world champion and
Olympic Gold Medalist Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker has been
inducted into the
International Boxing Hall of Fame in
Canastota, NY, as part of its 2007 class, it was
announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva.
The museum will
conduct the induction festivities on June 7-10th.
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International Hall Of Fame Announces Class Of 2007 |
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Mexico’s two-division world champion Ricardo “Finito” Lopez and
WBC president Jose Sulaiman elected
The International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum is pleased to
announce
Mexico’s two-division world champion Ricardo “Finito” Lopez and
WBC president
Jose Sulaiman have been elected into the Hall of Fame. Click
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Happy
Birthday Bob Arum!
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Bob Arum celebrates his 75th birthday on Friday. He is the
founder and CEO of Top Rank which promoted its first fight --
Muhammad Ali vs. George Chuvalo -- in 1966. Bob has promoted
hundreds of championship bouts.
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"Bazooka" In
B&W Photo Gallery
Photos: Bret "The Threat" Newton |
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A "better
late than never" photo gallery featuring "Threat's"
favorite fighter,
producing some of "Threat's" best work as well.
Over 40 photos
in Part II of Ike Quartey's private workout.
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Press Conference Pix
Peter vs. Toney Florida
Hard
Rock Live
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Photos: David Martin Warr - Don King
Heavyweights
Samuel Peter Vs James Toney
NABF Heavyweight Title
WBC Heavyweight Title Eliminator
Rematch ordered by WBC due to controversial scoring of first
fight
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Governor "Gloved" By Cotto |
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Two time world champion Miguel Cotto
presents an autograph glove to Puerto Rico Governor, Anibal
Acevedo Vila before having lunch with him at the governor's
mansion the "Fortaleza".
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Sherman Williams-Gonzalo
Omar Basile Headline
Stevie Johnston-Fernando David
Saucedo Co-Feature |
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Bahamian heavyweight Sherman "The Caribbean Tank" Williams
returns home to defend his WBC CABOFE & NBA titles on January
27, headlining "Big Drama in Little Bahama" against WBC Mundo
Hispano title-holder Gonzalo Omar "El Paton" Basile, at the
Kendal Isaacs National Arena in Nassau, The Bahamas.
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Heavyweight Kevin Johnson battles Charles Davis, Elvir Muriqi,
NABF Female Title Fights also featured |
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Joe
DeGuardia’s Star Boxing has announced the revised card for the
Friday, December 8, night of boxing at the Paradise Theater in
the Bronx, New York.
The new main event will feature a dangerous test for Asbury
Park, New Jersey’s up-and-coming Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson
(12-0-1, 5 KOs), as he takes on former WBC Continental Americas,
WBE Heavyweight, WBC Latino and WBE International Super
Heavyweight Champion Charles Davis (17-10-1, 4 KOs) in a
10-round heavyweight battle.
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Jason
Litzau To Battle On HBO'S "Boxing After Dark"; Miranda vs.
Willie Gibbs In Main Event Dec 16 |
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Miccosukee
Resort & Gaming to host exciting fight card
Undefeated
featherweight prospect Jason Litzau makes his first appearance
on HBO on December 16 when he battles
Jose
Hernandez
in a 10 round co-feature bout that will open the
“Boxing after Dark” broadcast, it was announced today by Main
Events CEO Kathy Duva. The main event features what is expected
to be a 10 round middleweight war between Edison Miranda and
Willie Gibbs. Miccosukee Resort & Gaming will host the
exciting evening of boxing. HBO’s “Boxing After Dark” telecast
will begin at 9:30 pm ET/PT.
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"Fast Eddie" Signs With Goossen Tutor |
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Much like the screen depiction of Paul Newman’s character “Fast
Eddie” Felson in the movie “The Hustler,” “Fast Eddie” Chambers
is an up-and-coming undefeated heavyweight contender ready to
take on any heavyweight champion in a single high-stakes fight,
which is why Goossen Tutor Promotions announced today that they
have signed the world rated heavyweight to a multi-year
promotional agreement.
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Showtime Press Conference Pics & Quotes:
Peter-Toney-Rivera-Simms |
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Photos: Tom Casino - SHOWTIME
At Tuesday’s press
conference formally announcing Peter vs. Toney 2,
promoter Don King and Ken Hershman, Showtime Networks
senior vice president of Sports Programming, announced
the addition of Rivera vs. Simms to the Jan. 6, 2007
edition of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. The world title
doubleheader will air live at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on
the West Coast) and is being promoted by Duva Boxing,
Goossen Tutor Promotions, Warriors Boxing Promotions,
and Don King Productions.
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Saturday Night Live On HBO |
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The world’s premier middleweight champ puts his
title on the line when WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING: JERMAIN TAYLOR
VS. KASSIM OUMA AND ANDRE BERTO VS. MIGUEL FIGUEROA is seen live
from the Alltel Arena in Little Rock on SATURDAY, DEC. 9 (10:00
p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT& 9:00 p.m. CT). The HBO Sports team of Jim
Lampley, Larry Merchant and Lennox Lewis will be ringside for
the event, which will be available in HDTV.
Coming off two hotly contested victories – both against former
undisputed middleweight champ Bernard Hopkins – and a
hard-fought draw versus the accomplished Winky Wright, emerging
superstar and Little Rock native Jermain Taylor (25-0-1, 17 KOs)
returns to the friendly confines of home to take on Kassim Ouma
(25-2-1, 15 KOs), originally from Kampala, Uganda, and now
living in West Palm Beach, Fla., in a scheduled 12-round
championship fight. Taylor, a 2000 U.S. Olympic bronze medal
winner, has been on a fast track to stardom in the division,
thanks to his fearless approach. Former junior middleweight
champ Ouma began boxing as a child soldier in Uganda and
defected to escape the country’s brutal regime while in the U.S.
on an amateur boxing trip. Having risen to tough challenges in
the past, he will face his biggest test to date.
In the opening bout, Andre Berto (15-0, 13 KOs), from Winter
Haven, Fla., battles Camden, NJ native Miguel Figueroa (24-5-2,
14 KOs) in a scheduled ten-round bout. Boasting an undefeated
record and near-perfect knockout-to-win ratio, Berto, a 2004
Olympian, is considered a top welterweight prospect. Figueroa, a
battle-tested contender, looks to establish himself as the
holiday surprise of the division by handing Berto his first loss
at 147 pounds.
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Torn Rotator Cuff To
Shelve Lacy For At Least 6 Months |
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At the highest levels of the sport,
winning any fight against a fellow contender is a tough
proposition. Doing it with a torn rotator cuff is nearly
impossible. But that’s just what former world super
middleweight champion Jeff Lacy did on Saturday night as he
pounded out a ten round decision victory over Vitali Tyspko at
the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida.
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African American Ethnic Sports Hall Of fame Presents A Special
Award Ceremony In Las Vegas
Pound4Pound.com Favorite
Librado Andrade
To Receive Outstanding Boxer Award |
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The
African American Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame, which is dedicated
to honoring black and other ethnic sports figures will hold a
Special Awards Luncheon Ceremony at Outback Steakhouse 8671 West
Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, December 12, 2006.
The event will begin at 11:00 A.M. until
2:00 P.M. Lunch includes Chicken & Steak plus beverages and
will be served at 12:00 P.M. The athletes and other honorees
will be available for interviews beginning at 11:00 A.M.
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Margarito vs. Williams Is On! |
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Having watched
the Showtime Championship Boxing telecast of WBO Welterweight
Champion Antonio Margarito’s hard-fought victory over Joshua
Clottey Saturday night, Paul “The Punisher” Williams --
Margarito’s immediate WBO mandatory challenger -- declared that
he vows to meet Margarito in the middle of the ring in his next
fight.
No ducking
accusations from either camp. Just two of the top welterweights
ready to fight to the finish. Just what boxing fans want.
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WBA
154-Pound World Championship
Added to Peter vs. Toney 2 Card
Jose Antonio Rivera Puts His WBA Title on the Line
Against Undefeated Travis Simms |
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Don King is
making the biggest boxing match ever staged in Hard Rock Live at
the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Saturday, Jan. 6 an
even more star-studded affair with the addition of a World
Boxing Association super welterweight championship, which will
join the World Boxing Council-ordered heavyweight rematch
between Samuel “The Nigerian Nightmare” Peter and James “Lights
Out” Toney.
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Cotto TKO 5
Quintana Photo Gallery
Photos: "Sugar" Ray Bailey |
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Including:
Antonio Margarito W UD 12 Joshua Clottey
Yuri Foreman W UD 10 Donnie McCrary
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Quote Of The Week |
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Harold Ledderman: "Add that guy to the
list of fighters Floyd Mayweather doesn't want to fight. Miguel
Cotto."
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Cotto Stops Quintana After Five -
Margarito Works Unanimous Decision |
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SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING closed out its 20th
anniversary year with a brilliant welterweight doubleheader
Saturday from Boardwalk Hall. In the main event, Miguel Cotto
won the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) 147-pound crown by
disposing of fellow Puerto Rican Carlos Quintana by technical
knockout at the end of the fifth round. In the co-main event,
dynamic power puncher Antonio Margarito retained his World
Boxing Organization (WBO) title with a unanimous decision over
Joshua Clottey.
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Next Up For Champion
Valuev...Jameel
McCline |
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WBA heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev will travel to
Switzerland on January 20th to defend his title against American
Jameel McCline. The unbeaten Russian, will be taking on another
under achiever in McCline who has lost only six of his 47
fights, but has always come up "short" when it mattered most.
This will be a Battle of Giants though, Valev is measured
at 7 ft. and Jameel tops out at 6 feet 6 inches. A Victory over
McCline would take the giant Russian a step closer to matching
the late Rocky Marciano's 49-0 undefeated career mark.
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Ricky Hatton Targets Urango, Castillo And Mayweather |
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Ring Magazine's Light Welterweight
Champion Ricky Hatton is relishing his return to the 140-lb
division after a brief foray into the deeper waters at
welterweight. "The Hitman" is set to face fellow unbeaten Juan
Urango at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas on January 20, 2007, for
the Colombian's IBF title.
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Vitali And Wladimir
Klitschko
To Be Named UNESCO Champions |
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Former two-time heavyweight champion Vitali
Klitschko and current IBF and IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir
Klitschko will be named UNESCO Champions by Koïchiro Matsuura,
Director-General of the organization, on Monday, Dec. 4. Many
celebrities, politicians and athletes are expected to attend the
event.
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Andre Berto Makes HBO Debut On Taylor/Ouma |
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Undisputed and undefeated World
Middleweight Champion Jermain “Bad Intentions” Taylor defending
his title against Kassim “The Dream” Ouma will be the icing on
the cake of the December 9th DiBella Entertainment
championship fight card at Alltel Arena in North Little Rock, as
there are heaping portions of excitement layered on a truly
stellar undercard as well.
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From "The Contender" to World Title Shot.
Calzaghe & Manfredo Make it Official |
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Undefeated super middleweight champion JOE
CALZAGHE (42-0, 31 KOs), from Newbridge, Wales, boxing’s current
longest-reigning world champion, will make his landmark 20th
title defense -- sixth-best on boxing’s all-time list -- against
top-10 contender PETER MANFREDO, Jr. (26-3, 12 KOs), from
Providence, RI. The Calzaghe-Manfredo world super middleweight
championship rumble will take place Saturday, March 3, 2007, at
the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. Promoted by Frank
Warren’s Sports Network, in association with Mark Burnett’s The
Tournament of Contenders, Calzaghe-Manfredo will be broadcast
live in the U.S. on HBO World Championship Boxing, beginning at
5 P.M. ET / 2 P.M. PT and replayed later that evening at 10 P.M.
ET
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Mora
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In front of a full capacity crowd of screaming and cheering
boxing fans at the Lansing Convention Center in Lansing,
Michigan, Colorado lightweight Adrian "Juanito" Mora (17-0-1 9,
KO's) folded game but outgunned Anthony Ivy (7-11, 3 KO's) in
the second round of their scheduled eight round bout last night.
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Jose Cotto vs. Miguel Huerta - Dec. 22 |
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Jose
Miguel Cotto, 28-1 (20KO’s), of Caguas, Puerto Rico is
coming off a 10th TKO of Ivan Hernandez on
August 4, 2006 at Coliseo Pedrin Zorrilla in Hato Rey,
Puerto Rico. Earlier this year he challenged lightweight
world champion Juan Diaz losing a hard fought Twelve
round decision.
This is
the third appearance of Cotto’s on an 8 Count
Productions' promoted event. On August 20, 2000 he won a
decision over Fernando Velardez at the Casino Queen in
East Saint Louis, IL. On June 3, 2001, he stopped Steve
Trumble by fourth round TKO at the Grand Victoria Casino
in Elgin, IL.
Huerta,
22-8-1 (15KO’s) of Mexico City, Mexico, has wins in his
career over highly regarded fighters including Jesus
Soto Karass, Martin Honorio, Allan Vester, Rolando
Reyes.
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All Star Boxing and Bring It
On Promotions present...
"Battle of the Rising Stars"
- Updated Fight Card
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Friday, December 8,2006
Florentine Gardens, El
Monte, CA.
Approx. start time
7:30pm
6 Rounds Super Lightweights
Cleotis Pendarvis 6-1-1 vs.
Leonel Madrigal 5-3
6 Rounds Jr. Welterweights
David Rodela 6-1-2 vs. David
Hernandez 4-4-2
4 Rounds Featherweights
Miguel Angel Garcia 3-0 vs.
Baladan Treviso 4-9-6
4 Rounds Super Flyweights
Jerry Pavich 2-2-2 vs. Daniel
Quevedo 2-4-1
4 Rounds Super Flyweights
Elton Dharry 1-0 vs. Stanley
Childer (Debut)
3 Round Women's
Exhibition Attraction
Elena Reid 18-3-5 vs.
Kaliesha West 5-0
Reid is the current WIBA
Flyweight Champion and will fight on future show.
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The Heat Is On Results
Wright Gives Quartey First Non-Controversial Loss |
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Damon ”Latinbox”
Gonzalez & "Threat" Ringside
Photos: Bret "The Threat" Newton
Middleweight Ronald Wright decisioned Ike Quartey
over 12 rounds with pretty
convincing scores of 117-110 | 117-110 | 117-109
Winky Wright was
simply more active and more precise than Ike Quartey.
Quartey still made it a fight and was the only reason
this fight saw any action. Wright backed the entire
fight as Ike move forward trying to land his power
combinations. Wright's defense would have Quartey
hitting the arms and gloves, something all of Quartey's
past opponents are accustomed to with him. Wright would
control the 1st half of the fight where Ike found it
difficult to get behind Wright's guard with his shotgun
jab. Two ruled knockdowns which were a trip and slip
should not have counted. Wright doesn't need help from
the referee to win a fight and those two calls were
extremely absurd. The 2nd, Ike didn't even touch the
canvas and was counted down. Ike had his best rounds
near the end of the fight were Wright did his typical
showing off and inviting his opponent in while on the
ropes. Wright would just be showing off his brilliant
defense, but Quartey would get in his best attack and
landed some body shots that had the crowd booing their
hometown hero for letting Quartey in like that. Quartey
gave it his best shot against the best fighter in the
world according to pound4pound.com, and showed he still
has enough in him to beat nearly any fighter at 154
where he plans to fight at least one more time. Ike has
a great chance of winning a title when looking at the
champs: Jose River holds the WBA, Corey Spinks holds the
IBF, and Oscar DeLaHoya holds the WBC. Some good
possibilities for Ike there, what about the rematch
everyone wanted to see? Well Wright made it clear he
wanted the winner of Mayweather vs. DeLaHoya, so that
may be out of the question for now.
Super Middleweight Jeff Lacy looked a lot less than
dominant with a Majority Decision win over Vitali Tsypko
in 10. Scores read 95-95| 96-94| 96-94. Worthy to note
is the final round which 2 judges gave to Tsypko while
the other gave it to Lacy, which begs to ask the
question, huh? what?
Jose Angel Rodriguez the “Silver Boy” from New York
goes 9-0 with an unanimous decision 80-70 on all three
judges score cards against Richard “Tiger” Hall 10-16-1.
Billy the Kid Dibb out boxes Phillip “Bring the” Payne
UD for Dipp 79-73, 79-72, 80-71
Jose Hernandez took a majority decision in the rematch
with Carlos Rivera from Oldsmar, FL.
Photo: Rob DeLorenzo - Golden Boy
Philipino star Rey Bautista wins by 01. Second in the
4th as Giovanni Andrade
from Brazil quit.
St. Pete fighter brings the crowed to a roar at the
St.Pete Times forum Middleweight Darrell Woods stops
Lavan Easley with some great right hand bombs at .53
seconds of the 4th round by TKO.
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SHOWTIME Fight Pics:
Cotto-Quintana,
Margarito-Clottey
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Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito were
impressive winners in Saturday's excellent world
championship doubleheader on SHOWTIME.
In an incredibly brutal battle, the
unbeaten Cotto captured the vacant WBA welterweight
title with a spectacular fifth-round TKO over Carlos
Quintana.
Margarito successfully defended his
WBO 147-pound crown a seventh time with a hard-fought,
unanimous 12-round decision over Joshua Clottey.
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Atlantic City Results |
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Cotto
Overpowers Quintana In Stunning Fashion
Now Owns WBA 147 lb. Leather
Photos: Chris Farina - Top Rank
Miguel
Cotto's move to 147 pounds seems like a perfect fit.
Like a wrecking ball, Cotto went through Carlos Quintana
and the battle was stopped at the end of round 5 as
Quintana sat on his stool and told his corner men, " I
can't do it, I am dead!"
The
beginning of the end came midway through round five as
Cotto landed a huge hook to the liver that appeared to
be enough to end the bout, but in true warrior fashion
Quintana got up and although he went down again under
the relentless pressure and power of Cotto, he got up to
hear the bell signifying the end of round five. That was
the last bell to ring in Atlantic City on this night of
fights.
The
bout started out rough, and it was obvious the weight of
Puerto Rico was on the shoulders of both men. It was
fast, it was furious, and all truth be told, Quintana
was doing well and it even appeared Cotto was a bit
confused and was chasing his fellow countryman as
opposed to cutting off the ring. Quintana was doing well
in the first 3 rounds, but he began pawing at his right
eye early and that was the first sign that Cotto's power
was taking an early toll. As the fight went on
Quintana's face began to show the signs of a good
beating. But, it was not until round five that things
really changed, and it was when Cotto switched up and
went Southpaw against his lefty foe, and for whatever
reason, that was when Cotto took over for good. The
liver shot did the real damage and the rest of the
punches were just icing on the proverbial cake.
If
anyone was watching to see if Cotto could make a smooth
transition to Welterweight, and we were, the answer is
most assuredly YES. Miguel Cotto is going to be a force
to be reckoned with at 147 pounds, make no mistkae about
it. Whether it is his mandatory defense against Oktay
Urkal or a Top Rank match up with Antonio Margarito,
Cotto is not to be taken lightly, he seems to be on a
serious mission now. That mission is to take on whatever
challenge is ahead of him, and more importantly, it is
to be recognized among other Puerto Rican greats like
Tito Trinidad and Wilfredo Gomez." I hope that one of
these days I can be like them," said the victorious
Cotto.
Margarito Defeats Clottey Over 12 "Hands Down"
Antonio Margarito took a hard fought decision over
Joshua to retain his WBO 147 pound strap. As it turns
out both fighters came out of this bout with busted
wings. Clottey claims to have come into the bout with a
bad left hand and said he also hurt his right hand
during the scrap. Margarito on the "other hand" said he
hurt his right wrist sometime around round 5 and it
affected him from that point on.
Be that as it may, it looked as though Clottey took the
first four rounds pretty handily and it was sometime in
the fifth that the tide started to turn and Margarito
took over. Without a doubt both fighters more than proved
they were willing to battle through whatever ailed them.
Clottey never gave up and Margarito showed the mettle of
a true Champion as he fought hard all the way to the
final bell. After the bout Margarito said he did feel
the rust of a 10 month lay-off but after the fifth round
he felt he was in control.
As to his mandatory challenge with # 1 ranked Paul
Williams, Antonio said, " Well,
if he
is the # 1 guy then we want to fight him!" Final tallies
on the bout read Judge: Paul Venti 116-112 Judge: John
Stewart 116-112 | Judge: Eugene Grant 118-109
UnderCard Results
Middleweight Wayne Johnsen decisions Delray Raines in 6
Judge: Lynne Carter 60-54 | Judge: Eugenia Williams
60-54 | Judge: Pierre Benoist 60-54
Super Middleweight Chuck Mussachio TKO's Tony Pope in 3
Time: 0:53
Bantamweight Jesus Rojas TKO's Ubaldo Olivencia in 1
Time: 2:01
Welterweight Alex Perez decisions Troy Wilson over 4
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Castillejo's Crown
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Argentina's Mariano Natalio Carrera (30-4, 21
KOs) dethroned Javier Castillejo (61-7, 41 KOs)
in controversial fashion to claim the WBA
middleweight title. Panamanian referee Guillermo
Perez called a very quick halt to a competitive
bout at 1:53 of the eleventh round, prompting
Castillejo's trainer Ricardo Atocha to go after
Perez. Atocha had to be held back by security.
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Luis "The Beast" Cadiz
Unofficial Puerto Rico Poll
Which Star From The
Island Will Rise To The Top?
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Over the past couple of weeks our ace
reporter on the island conducted a simple poll. The
question:
"Who will win the fight, between
Miguel Cotto and Carlos "El Indio" Quintana?"
A simple poll and the results are not
what most outside of the island would expect. In fact, this
poll may open more than just the eyes of those not living on
Puerto Rican soil.
The results:
Miguel Cotto: 52 votes
Carlos "El Indio" Quintana: 37 votes
Basically, that's about a 60-40 clip
with the slight nod going in favor of the former Jr.
Welterweight champ.
I'll bet no one even knew who Quintana
was last year and now he is in position to pull off a major
upset, and many on the island think he can...don't miss it!
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Friday Night Quick Results |
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Avi Resort & Casino, Laughlin,
Nevada
Promoter: Zeferino Entertainment
Heavyweight Duncan Dokiwari TKO's Willie Palms in 4
Vacant WBC (USNBC) Heavyweight Title
Super Middleweight Carlos De Leon Jr decisions Ted Muller
over 8
78-74 | 78-74 | 80-72
WBC (USNBC) Super Middleweight Eliminator
Super Middleweight Willie Stewart decisions William Gill
Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois
Promoter: Eight Count & Top Rank
Super Bantamweight Ricardo Castillo drops split decision to
Takalani Ndlovu over 12
Judge: George Hill 115-113 | Judge: Vaughn LaPrade 112-116 |
Judge: William Lerch 112-116
IBO Super Bantamweight Title
IBF Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator
Super Bantamweight Alejandro Valdez TKO's Samuel Lopez in
7
Time: 0:01 | Referee: Genaro Rodriguez | Judge: Mauro
DiFiore | Judge: Ted Gimza | Judge: John McCarthy
Isleta Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Promoter: Fresquez Productions
Light Middleweight Holly Holm decisions Tricia Turton over
10
IFBA Light Middleweight Title
Vernon Downs, Vernon, New York
Promoter: Pugnacious Promotions
Light Heavyweight Curtis Stevens decisions Dhafir Smith over
10
100-90 | 100-90 | 99-91
New York State Light Heavyweight Title
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Santiago Stops Garcia In 7th -
Bradley Record Technical Decision Over Rangel |
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Although Mario Santiago hails from Puerto Rico,
the Golden State and “ShoBox” are fast becoming the undefeated
fighter’s homes away from home. For the third time in his last
five fights, the 28 year old recorded a knockout in California
on America’s No. 1 boxing network by stopping Salvador Garcia in
the seventh round Friday on “ShoBox: The New Generation.”
In the junior welterweight co-feature from the Chumash Casino
Resort in Santa Ynez, Calif., Timothy Bradley remained
undefeated by scoring an eighth-round unanimous technical
decision over Jaime Rangel. SHOWTIME televised the Gary Shaw
Productions, LLC, doubleheader. Click
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"The Heat Is
On" Weights
Photos: Bret "The Threat" Newton |
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Winky Wright -
159.2 vs. Ike Quartey - 157
Jeff
Lacy - 166 1/2 vs. Vitali Tsypko - 167
Rey Bautista 122 vs Giovanni Andrade 121.5
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"Welterweight Wars" Weights |
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Photo: Chris
Farina - Top Rank
WBO Jr. Welterweight
Champion Miguel
Cotto(R), Caguas, Puerto Rico and top
contender Carlos
Quintana(L), Moca, Puerto Rico pose as New
Jersey boxing commissioner Larry Hazard(far right)
looks on after weighing in (Cotto
146 lb, Quintana 147 lb) at Caesars
Atlantic City for their upcoming Welterweight title
fight for the vacant WBA World Welterweight
Championship & WBO Welterweight champion
Antonio 'The
Tijuana Tornado' Margarito(R), Tijuana,
Mexico and dangerous contender
Joshua Clottey(L),
Accra, Ghana pose after weighing in (both
fighters were 147 lb) at Caesars Atlantic
City for their upcoming WBO Welterweight title fight
to be held at the historic Boardwalk Hall in
Atlantic City, N.J. and promoted by Top Rank in
association with Caesars Atlantic City, Saturday,
December 2 on
SHOWTIME.
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Cotto vs.
Quintana
Boricua Braggin'
Rights…And More |
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Written By Puerto Rican Lead Journalist Luis "The Beast" Cadiz
I was looking through my closet a few moments ago, getting
tomorrow’s work clothes in order, when I stumbled upon a shirt
that was hanging towards the back of the closet. “The Wright
Choice. The Wright Challenge”. Saturday, May 14th, 2005, it
reads on the back. TRINIDAD VS. WRIGHT in big bold
letters cover the rest of the back of the shirt and on the
front, a PIC of both fighters with the same bold lettering
beneath the photo. In smaller case letters above the picture it
reads, TITO, TITO. Memories of Felix “Tito” Trinidad’s
fights began to rush through my mind and a hint of that feeling
we Puerto Ricans get when we remember his bouts.
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Winky & Lacy Outside St. Pete |
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Ready to Move The Action Inside Come Saturday Night
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A Preview Of Coming
Attractions?
What Does That Handshake Mean? |
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Photo: Chris Farina - Top Rank
Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito are
all smiles as they pose together here today, but one has to
wonder if that June 9th date that Top Rank has reserved at
Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City has the two welterweights
names already penciled in.
Pound4Pound.com believes that should
both fighters come out on top on Saturday night, that this
fight will be on the top of the list for things to do come
next years Puerto Rican Days festival.
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Margarito/Clottey Press
Room Pose Down |
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Photo: Chris Farina - Top Rank
WBO Welterweight champion Antonio 'The Tijuana Tornado'
Margarito(R) and dangerous contender Joshua Clottey(L) pose
in the Caesars Atlantic City press room for their upcoming
WBO Welterweight title defense to be held at the historic
Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. and promoted by Top
Rank in association with Caesars Atlantic City, Saturday,
December 2. Both fighters will weighin tomorrow at Caesars
Atlantic City.
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Cotto/Quintana Press Room
Pose Down |
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Photo: Chris Farina - Top Rank
WBO Jr. Welterweight Champion Miguel Cotto, Caguas, Puerto
Rico and top contender Carlos Quintana, Moca, Puerto Rico
pose in the Caesars Atlantic City press room for their
upcoming vacant WBA World Welterweight Championship title
fight to be held at the historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic
City, N.J. and promoted by Top Rank in association with
Caesars Atlantic City, Saturday, December 2.
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McCullough, Andrade, and Gutierrez visited
Sunrise Children’s Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. |
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Former world champion Wayne McCullough, WBC number one-ranked
super middleweight Librado Andrade, and boxing announcer Jake
Gutierrez visited Sunrise Children’s Hospital in Las Vegas,
Nevada.
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Audio
- Jermain Taylor Bold Teleconference Stance
"Winky Had His
Chance! Let Him Chase Me Now!"
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DiBella Adds, "If Winky Wants To Come To The Table, He
Knows My Number!"
Undisputed and Undefeated World
Middleweight Champion Jermain “Bad Intentions” Taylor
(25-0-1, 17 KO’s), legendary boxing trainer Emanuel
Steward and promoter Lou DiBella, president of DiBella
Entertainment held a Conference call today to discuss
“Home for the Holidays: The Return Of A Champion”
set for Saturday night, December 9, at Alltel Arena in
North Little Rock, Arkansas.
Among the topics discussed was the
situation with Winky Wright, and trust this, there was
no holding back on the true feelings of the Taylor team,
this is can't miss stuff!
Make no doubt about it though,
everyone is focused on Kassim Ouma, and rightly so, this
will be a great challenge for Jermain.
This
compelling title encounter pits Taylor (25-0-1, 17
KO’s), the megastar and favorite son of Little Rock,
Arkansas against the cagey southpaw and resurgent former
world champion Ouma (25-2-1, 15 KO’s). HBO Sports World
Championship Boxing will televise at 10 PM/ET, 9 PM/CT,
7 PM/PT.
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Taylor In Back To Back Interviews On ESPN Today |
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With just over a week before
his highly-anticipated bout against Kassim Ouma, undisputed
World Middleweight Champion
Jermain Taylor will make a live guest appearance on
ESPN’s “Jim Rome is
Burning” today from Phantom
Boxing Club in Miami, Florida to discuss his first
title defense at home in Little Rock, AR.
Taylor's second appearance
on "Jim Rome is Burning" will air today at 4:30pm (ET)
3:30pm (CT)
/ 1:30pm (PT).
Immediately after Jim
Rome's interview, Jermain will make another live appearance
on ESPNews "The Hot List"
with Brian Kenny.
The Hot List will air today at
4:45pm (ET) /
3:45pm (CT) /
1:45pm (PT).
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Malignaggi going Cherry picking
Feb. 17 on HBO |
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World light welterweight contender Paulie "The Magic Man"
Malignaggi returns to the ring February 17 against Edner Cherry
in the 10-round main event on HBO live from the Hammerstein
Ballroom in New York City.
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Ronald
Hearns Signs with DiBella; Fights Dec 9 |
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DiBella Entertainment has signed
Detroit, Michigan’s Ronald Hearns, (10-0, 8 KO’s), son of the
legendary Former World Champion Thomas “Hit Man” Hearns, to an
exclusive promotional agreement, it was announced today by DBE
president Lou DiBella.
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Versus To Televise Cotto/Malignaggi Bout Reminder |
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VERSUS Fight Night
this Thursday (9 p.m. ET) will feature Miguel Cotto’s
electrifying 12-round unanimous victory over Paulie
Malignaggi at Madison Square Garden this past June. This
Saturday, he challenges Carlos Quintana for the vacant WBA
welterweight title in Atlantic City.
The Cotto-Malignaggi main event held on June 10 headlined an
exciting pay-per-view card promoted by Top Rank Boxing at
Madison Square Garden. The victory was Cotto’s sixth
successful defense of his WBO crown. In addition to the
Cotto-Malignaggi bout, VERSUS
Fight Night will
also show Bobby Pacquiao’s knockout of Kevin Kelley and the
2nd round TKO by Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. over
Aaron Drake in their super welterweight clash that were also
part of the pay-per-view show.
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Guzman Undercard Loaded With
Dominican Ring Talent |
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The huge "Gloria
Dominicana" boxing event
which will be held on December
18 at the Sports Palace is loaded
with Dominican boxing talent
besides main event star and national hero Joan
Guzman.
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"Threat" Gets Exclusive With Favorite "Bazooka" |
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Photos: Bret "The Threat" Newton
Finally met my favorite
fighter, Ike "Bazooka" Quartey. Along with that, I was
granted a near full day with Ike thanks to him and his
trainers, which included a limo ride and exclusive
workout unattended by anyone. He's the reason I came out
to Tampa and what a great show of appreciation by Ike to
one of his biggest fans on my very first day here. Ike
looked sharp and promised "Im gonna' get him!"
And yes, I hit Ike with the B&W too so a
full photo gallery will be coming soon.
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Viloria Manager Speaks About Nino's Failed Drug Test |
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After failing his drug test after his
WBC title bout with Brian Viloria, Omar Nino faces the case
filed by The Nevada Attorney General after tests came back
positive for methamphetamines. Fines and suspensions loom
for Nino.
Pound4Pound spoke to manager Gary
Gittleson and got his thoughts on the drug test and the
highly contested bout.
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Tony Rivera Clears Air On Johnny Owen Death
Joan Guzman Cornerman Wants Record
Set Straight |
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Written By William Trillo
Tony Rivera has been around the game of
boxing for quite sometime now, he has been there through
many great moments, and he has been there during some very
bad times as well. In fact Rivera was there the night Johnny
Owen was beaten into a coma by Lupe Pintor and he spent the
week that followed by Owen's side until he succumbed to his
injury.
That is why when Rivera read an article
on the internet about the death of Owen he set out to right
the misinformation reported.
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Bringing The "Heat" |
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Photo: Bret "The Threat" Newton -
Finally In Tampa
Winky Wright & Ike Quartey share a laugh as
friends before getting into the ring when the "Heat" will be
"On", This Saturday.
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"Welterweight Wars" Part 2 |
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Photo: Chris Farina - Top Rank
WBO Welterweight champion Antonio
Margarito and dangerous contender Joshua Clottey pose
during a press conference for their upcoming WBO
Welterweight title defense to be held at the historic
Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. and promoted by Top
Rank in association with Caesars Atlantic City, Saturday,
December 2.
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"Welterweight Wars" |
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Photo: Chris Farina - Top Rank
Top Rank WBO Jr. Welterweight Champion
Miguel Cotto, Caguas, Puerto Rico and top contender Carlos
Quintana, Moca, Puerto Rico pose during a press conference
for their upcoming Welterweight title fight for the vacant
WBA World Welterweight Championship to be held at the
historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. and promoted
by Top Rank in association with Caesars Atlantic City,
Saturday, December 2.
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Davis
to fight Tsurkan for NABF Championship
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NABF Jr. Middleweight Champion Andrey Tsurkan will defend his
title against hard punching Thomas Davis on December 8th at the
Paradise Theater in the Bronx, NY. Davis is remembered for his
devastating first round KO over world rated Kendall Holt, Holt's
only defeat.
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Santiago, Bradly Co-Featured
As "ShoBox" Ends Year With A Bang |
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One day before Miguel Cotto and
Antonio Margarito co-headline a terrific world championship
doubleheader on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, a spectacular 2006
season of late night Friday fistic festivities will end on Dec.
1 when unbeatens Mario Santiago and Timothy Bradley co-headline
the final presentation of the year on “Shobox:
The New Generation.’’ Click
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Fiorentino-Laracuente rematch added to ‘Jingle Bell Pop’ in
Providence - Dec. 1 at RI Convention Center |
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IWBF lightweight and featherweight
champion Missy “The Fury” Fiorentino takes on six-time world
title challenger Belinda “Brown Sugar” Laracuente in a
six-round, non-title super featherweight bout on Friday night’s
(December 1) “Jingle Bell Pop” pro-am show at the Rhode Island
Convention Center in downtown Providence.
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"Best Shape Ever" |
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Photo: Chris Farina - Top Rank
WBO Welterweight champion Antonio 'The
Tijuana Tornado' Margarito(R) arrives in New York City for a
press conference tomorrow as his wife Michelle admires his
muscles for his upcoming WBO Welterweight title defense
against dangerous contender Joshua Clottey to be held at the
historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. and promoted
by Top Rank in association with Caesars Atlantic City,
Saturday, December 2.
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"Checking In" |
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Photo: Chris Farina - Top Rank
Top contender Carlos Quintana(L), Moca,
Puerto Rico is greeted by front desk clerk Franziska Lack as
he checks in at the Le Parker Meridien hotel in New York
City for his upcoming Welterweight title fight against WBO
Jr. Welterweight Champion Miguel Cotto, Caguas, Puerto Rico
for the vacant WBA World Welterweight Championship to be
held at the historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
and promoted by Top Rank in association with Caesars
Atlantic City, Saturday, December 2.
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Professional Boxing In El Monte!
Boxing returns to city after over 40 year absence.
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Professional boxing comes to El Monte, CA. in December as
All Star Boxing and Oxnard's Bring It On Promotions bring
what is expected to be an exciting fight card at the
Florentine Gardens Night Club. This show is the first of a
series of professional boxing shows that will continue at
the club in early 2007.
L.A.'s Cleotis "Mookie" Pendarvis (5-1-1) will meet Oxnard's
Leonel Madrigal (5-3) in a 6 round jr. welterweight fight.
In his last fight, the flashy Pendarvis dazzled fans at the
Quiet Cannon in his state title fight against another Oxnard
fighter, David Rodela. Madrigal is coming off a victory at
the last Quiet Cannon show.
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Saturday On HBO |
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One of boxing’s most accomplished 160-pound
fighters returns to action in a middleweight showdown when WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING: WINKY WRIGHT VS. IKE QUARTEY AND JEFF LACY
VS. VITALI TSYPKO is seen live in HD from the St. Pete Times
Forum in Tampa SATURDAY, DEC. 2 (9:45 p.m. ET/6:45 p.m. PT/8:45
p.m. CT), exclusively on HBO. The HBO Sports team of Jim
Lampley, Larry Merchant and Emanuel Steward will be ringside for
the event.
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Jermain Taylor preps in Miami for
December 9 title defense set for Little Rock |
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Undisputed and undefeated world middleweight champion
Jermain Taylor and
trainer Emanuel Steward
get ready for Taylor's title defense against Kassim Ouma at
Alltel Arena in North Little Rock, Arkansas, set for
Saturday night, December 9. Taylor trained for the media
last week at Phantom Boxing Club in Miami, Florida
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Miguel Cotto Open Media Workout
Quotes |
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Photos: Tom Casino - SHOWTIME
“Right now, it is just about making the weight and getting
mentally prepared for this fight. I am three to four pounds away
from my target.
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Photo: Chris Farina - Top Rank
WBO Jr. Welterweight Champion Miguel Cotto(L), Caguas,
Puerto Rico hits the mitts with trainer and uncle
Evangelista Cotto at the Kingsway Gym in New York City for
his upcoming Welterweight title fight against top contender
Carlos Quintana, Moca, Puerto Rico for the vacant WBA World
Welterweight Championship to be held at the historic
Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. and promoted by Top
Rank in association with Caesars Atlantic City, Saturday
,December 2.
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"New York, New York" |
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Photo: Chris Farina - Top Rank
WBO Jr. Welterweight Champion Miguel Cotto(R), Caguas,
Puerto Rico is greeted by front desk clerk Nina Lang as he
checks in at the Le Parker Meridien hotel in New York City
for his upcoming Welterweight title fight against top
contender Carlos Quintana, Moca, Puerto Rico for the vacant
WBA World Welterweight Championship to be held at the
historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. and promoted
by Top Rank in association with Caesars Atlantic City,
Saturday ,December 2. Cotto gets set to works out later
today at the Kingsway Gym.
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Peter vs. Toney II on Jan. 6
Re-Match at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY AT 5 P.M.
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The hottest young heavyweight in the world, Samuel “The Nigerian
Nightmare” Peter, and one of the craftiest pugilists in history,
James “Lights Out” Toney, will meet in a World Boxing
Council-ordered re-match on Saturday, Jan. 6, in the Hard Rock
Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla.
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Lorenzo vs. Cruz In Co-Main Friday At Cicero Stadium
Plus: Ivan Rodriguez, & Andrzej Fonfara |
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Lorenzo,
26-3 (14KO’s) of the Dominican Republic, is riding a seven
bout winning
streak
including a win over world ranked Nate Campbell on June 14,
2005. His only losses have been to world champion Juan Diaz
and the highly regarded Courtney Burton and Victoriano Sosa,
all of which went the distance.
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