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The Welters...
By Luis "The Beast" Cadiz
The New Year is upon us, literally only a few days away. 2007
was the year that boxing regained the luster it once had, by
making matches the boxing public wanted to see. Mixed Martial
Arts, M.M.A. for short, was being touted as the replacement for
boxing, the supposed ailing sport that was getting long in the
tooth and had a problem finding a younger audience and keeping
the faithful fans it already has. Well M.M.A. can stay put
because boxing has regained its rightful throne. One of the
hottest divisions this year was the welterweights with
Mayweather Jr. vs. Hatton, Cotto vs. Judah and Mosley, Paul
Williams vs. Margarito and Kermit Cintron vs. Walter Matthysse.
2008 can be better than the year that is about to pass,
especially in the welterweights, but a series of events have to
occur in order for the welters to dominate the boxing scene. Click Here For Full
Report
UFC 79: Hughes Rushed to End of the Road,
Chuck Wanderleis Silva
By Dennis Bernstein, MBA - Chairman/CEO SCORE!
Media Ventures
Las Vegas – As it was last December with the Tito Ortiz-Chuck
Liddell match, the Ultimate Fighting Championship closed 2007
with a rush. Or more importantly, a Rush with a capital R as in
the nickname of Georges St. Pierre, the man that not so quietly
was put in position by UFC’s management team to lead the
franchise with some slick behind the scenes wrangling. St.
Pierre, the former welterweight champion until upset by current
champ Matt Serra was out of the championship mix until given an
opportunity to re-ascend when Serra came up with a herniated
disk in his back at Thanksgiving. Though not approached by UFC
management to step in for Serra initially, the suggestion that
Georges was ready for the match was broached by St. Pierre’s
management and other opponents were quickly cast aside as the
replacement opponent for another former champ, Matt Hughes. Click Here For Full
Report
Huck Determined To Bounce Back After First Loss
Marco "Captain" Huck has vowed to train "even
harder than before" after suffering the first loss of his career
on Saturday night. The 23-year-old power puncher failed to win
the IBF cruiserweight title from Steve Cunningham, who clinched
a 12th-round TKO victory. The American champion landed a series
of hard punches in the final two minutes of the fight which
promoted coach Ulli Wegner to throw the towel with 64 seconds to
go. "I was too tense," the disappointed challenger said
afterwards. "I had difficulties getting off punches. Cunningham
was the better fighter tonight and deserved to win." Click
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On This Day: Dec 31
By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1980, Bangkok, Thailand: Khaosai Galaxy KO’d Sangsung
Sithkempet in the 2nd round of a non-title bout. Galaxy’s 2nd pro bout. 1956, New York: Carlos Ortiz won a 10 round decision
over Gale Kerwin in a non-title bout. 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. 1952, Coral Gables, Florida: Danny Nardico TKO’d Jake LaMotta in the
8th round. Lamotta’s corner stopped this fight after LaMotta was down in the 7th. This
fight was of course near the end of Hall of Famer
LaMotta’s career. 1941, Vichy, France: Marcel Cerdan KO’d Robert Seidel in the
3rd round of a non-title bout. 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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The “Battle of the Rising Stars”
"Hail" Cesar Victorious
Story & Photos by John Pinto
All Star Boxing closed out 2007 with a
very exciting show at the Quiet Cannon that featured
seven fights. With the usual Quiet Cannon lively crowd
in attendance, there were very few dull moments. And if
that wasn’t enough, some young martial arts students
gave an excellent demonstration of their skills during
the intermission. Click
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On This Day: Dec 30
By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Managua, Nicaragua:
Adonis Rivas won a 12 round UD over Davis Arosemena -
WBC Fecarbox Bantamweight Title. Chester, West Virginia:
Tony Tubbs won a 10 round SD over Brian Minto - Non
Title 2003, Chester, West Virginia:
Brian Minto TKO'd Toby Vaughn in the 1st round - Non
Title 1996, Thailand:
Sornpichai Kratingdaenggym TKO'd Daniel Ward in the 11th
round - WBU Flyweight Title. 1995, Chiang Mai, Thailand:
Ratanapol Sor Vorapin TKO'd Osvaldo Guerrero in the 6th
round - IBF Minimumweight Title. 1994, Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadalupe:
Anaclet Wamba TKO'd Perfecto Gonzalez in the 4th round -
Non Title 1970, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Former Heavyweight Champion Sonny Liston Died under
mysterious circumstances.
Quick Results From Bielefeld
Seidensticker Halle, Germany
Promoter: Wilfried Sauerland : Sauerland Event
Cruiserweight Steve Cunningham TKO's Marco Huck in 12 -
Time: 1:56
IBF cruiserweight title
Cruiserweight Yoan Pablo Hernandez KO's Mohamed Azzaoui in 1
- Time: 2:08
WBA Fedelatin cruiserweight title
Vacant WBC Latino cruiserweight title
Lightweight Jose Alfaro Split Decisions Prawet Singwancha over
12
114-109 | 114-109 | 111-112
Vacant WBA lightweight title
Cruiserweight Tomasz Adamek decisions Josip Jalusic over 8
80-72 | 80-72 | 80-72
DeLaHoya and Millie Corretjer Birth Announcement
San Juan, Puerto Rico (December 29, 2007) -Oscar
de la Hoya and Millie Corretjer are proud to announce the birth
of their second child, Nina Lauren Nenitte de la Hoya born
today, December 29th in San Juan, Puerto Rico at 4:36 pm local
time. She weighed in at 7 pounds 13 ounces and is 20 1/2 inches
long.
Weights From Bielefeld
IBF Cruiserweight Title:
Steve Cunningham (87,4 kg) vs. Marco Huck (90 kg)
WBA Lightweight Title:
Jose Alfaro (61,2 kg) vs. Prawet Singwancha (61,1 kg)
WBA Fedlatin / WBC Latino Cruiserweight Title:
Mohamed Azzaoui (90,5 kg) vs. Yoan Pablo Hernandez (89,7 kg)
Maccarinelli vs. Haye Title Unification Fight Is On
Promoter Frank Warren confirmed today that the
explosive all-British showdown between big-hitters Enzo
Maccarinelli and David Haye is on.
WBO world champion Maccarinelli and newly crowned WBC/WBA world
champion Haye will clash on Saturday 8th March (venue TBC) to
finally decide who is the best cruiserweight in the world. All
three titles will be on the line. Click Here
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Roy Jones Jr. Quotes at New York Knicks Practice
Eight-time boxing world champion Roy Jones Jr. planned to visit
with New York Knicks players after they finished practice at the
Madison Square Garden Training Center in Tarrytown, N.Y., today
but was surprised when Knicks head coach Isiah Thomas waved him
over to take part in a full-court, three-man weave drill with
the team.
“It was a dream come true for me to get on the court and shoot
around and do some drills with the Knicks,” Jones, who once
played in the professional United States Basketball League,
said. Click Here
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“Magic Man” Starring Boxing Champion Paulie Malignaggi to Air
Exclusively on SHOWTIME Dec. 30
Documentary depicts life of DBE Junior Welterweight Champion
DiBella Entertainment and Brave St. Productions
are proud to announce the television premiere of “Magic Man” as
it will air exclusively on SHOWTIME, Dec. 30 – Jan. 4. The
documentary film chronicles the ascent of perpetual underdog
Paulie the “Magic Man” Malignaggi, a scrawny kid from a broken
home who, in quest to prove his life was worth something,
defeated all odds to arrive at the Mecca of boxing (where is
this) one big upset away from proving everyone wrong. It’s a
story of disappointment, determination, of stamina and
salvation. Click Here For
More
Peterson Brothers Co-Headline 2008 Premier Of ShoBox
One night before Paulie “Magic Man” Malignaggi
defends his International Boxing Federation (IBF) junior
welterweight title against top-ranked Herman “The Black
Panther’’ Ngoudjo on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, undefeated,
world-ranked Anthony and Lamont Peterson will be co-featured in
10-round bouts on ShoBox: The New Generation Friday, Jan. 4,
2008, on SHOWTIME (11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast). Click
Here For More
On This Day: Dec 29
By "BC" Bob Witt
Holidays- Boxing Schedules are limited, but there were a
few fights of note:
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Konin, Poland:
Tomasz Adamek won a 6 round UD over Ruslan Gladkikh -
Non Title. 2000, Chester, West Virginia:
Carl Daniels won a 12 round UD over Brian Barbosa - IBF
Middleweight Title Eliminator. 1998, Osaka, Japan:
Veerapol Sahaprom KO'd Joichiro Tatsuyoshi in the 6th
round - WBC Bantamweight Title. 1989, Philippines:
Morris East TKO'd Rolando Masuay in the 6th round. Lansing, Michigan:
Joe Lipsey TKO'd Doug Anderson in the 1st round - Non
Title. 1977, Chanthaburi, Thailand:
Saensak Muangsurin KO'd Jo Kimpuani, in the 14th round -
WBC Super Lightweight Title.
Guinn Loses Again, Why Is He Still Being Televised?
Why Anyone
Would Call This An "Upset" Is Beyond Me
By Bret "The Threat" Newton
Dominick Guinn (now 28-6, 19 KO's) lost another, lethargic,
lazy, and complete shutout fight in another ESPN main event.
This time to journeyman and short noticed Robert Hawkins, who
has lost nearly half the fights he's won, let alone knocked out
in 5 in his previous fight. Not only did he lose the fight
convincingly, one judge didn't find a single round to give
Guinn, while another judge found only one. Several questions
ponder in one's mind through the surroundings of this fight and
it's final result. My first question of the week was: "Why is
Guinn even still being televised, let alone in another main
event?". Guinn is a guy who's lackadaisical performances made
you rather want to watch a John Ruiz fight. Ruiz may be awkward,
but at least he tries in the majority of his fights. Guinn's 6
losses came to Monte Barrett, Surgei Liakhovich, James Toney,
Tony Thompson, Eddie Chambers and now Robert Hawkins. Each of
his losses came by decision, with a lackluster performance by
Guinn who always promised much more from himself.
Just going over some of the scores in all his loses, why would
anyone still promote him, let alone want to offer him as a main
event on their network? Click Here
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"Hail" Cesar Garcia Cell Phone Video
Interview
Our Writer/Fighter Helps All Star Boxing Say Farewell To 2007
All Star Boxing closes out the 2007
season in style with it's final show at The Quiet Cannon in
Montebello tonight. We cant think of a better way to kick in the
New Year than to wish Cesar Garcia all our best as he looks for
a victory tonight. We spoke to Garcia at Thursdays weigh-in and
it is without question that Cesar is ready to glove 'em up and
get down to business.
For tickets to tonight's great show call (323) 816 - 6200 or
(323) 781 - 1481
End Of The Year Charitable Donations:
Consider The Retired Boxers Foundation
By Jacquie Richardson, Executive
Director, Retired Boxers Foundation, Inc.
As we approach the end of the year, we also approach the last
opportunity to make a charitable donation that the IRS would
recognize as a legitimate tax deduction as well. As the
Executive Director ofthe Retired Boxers Foundation, which was
founded by Alex "The Bronx Bomber" Ramos in 1998, I often wonder
if people realize that the Retired Boxers Foundation is an
official IRS charitable organization(501(c)3 nonprofit
organization) and that their donation to the RBF is 100% tax
deductible. The mission of the Retired Boxers Foundation is to
assist retired professional boxers in the transition from their
glorious days in the ring, to a dignified retirement. Click Here
For More
Ibragimov Begins Training For Biggest Fight Of His Life
There will be no New Year’s Eve parties for WBO
Heavyweight Champion Sultan Ibragimov. Instead, he will be
preparing for a bigger prize as he gets ready to drop bombs on
Wladimir Klitschko in their highly-anticipated heavyweight title
unification bout on February 23rd at Madison Square Garden in
New York City.
Click Here For More
Ngoudjo Confident He'll Dethrone Malignaggi
It was a warm, clear, summer morning in Sydney,
Australia, and Herman Ngoudjo was heading to the airport to
return to his native Cameroon.
Ngoudjo (En-Goo-Jo) had desires of bringing home a medal from
the 2000 Olympic Games. But without world-class training, the
muscular boxer was eliminated early and would go home
empty-handed. Click Here For
More
Huck eager to dethrone IBF champ Cunningham
No Christmas, no problem: Marco "Captain" Huck is
confident he will have a reason to celebrate on Saturday night
after the first world title fight of his career. The undefeated
23-year-old takes on IBF cruiserweight champion Steve Cunningham
in his hometown of Bielefeld. He is keen to deliver following a
long - and lonely - preparation. "Christmas was pretty lonely
but all my focus was on the fight," Huck (19-0, 14 KOs) said at
today´s press conference. "I´ll have enough time to celebrate as
a world champion. I´ve been making good progress in practice and
will prove just that on Saturday." Click Here
For More
On This Day: Dec 28
By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, El Cajon, California:
Israel Vazquez TKO'd Artyom Simonyan in the 5th round -
IBF Super Bantamweight Title. 2003, Danao City, Philippines:
Rey Bautista TKO'd Jun Pader in the 3rd round - Non
Title. 2001, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Ishe Smith won a 6 round UD over Norberto Bravo - Non
Title. 1996, Manila, Philippines:
Manny Pacquiao TKO'd Sung - Yul Lee in the 2nd round -
Non Title. Irvine, California:
Lamon Brewster KO'd Fabian Meza in the 1st round - Non
Title. 1995, Jakarta, Indonesia:
Lakva Sim KO'd Max Karamov in the 4th round - Vacant
PABA Lightweight Title. 1936, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania:
Billy Conn (156 lbs) won a 10 round SD over Fritzie
Zivic (149 lbs) - Non Title.
No holiday blues for Malignaggi
International Boxing Federation light
welterweight champion Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi has
shifted his training camp from sunny Vero Beach, Florida to back
home in the Big Apple without missing a beat as he continues
preparing for his first title defense January 5 on Showtime
Championship Boxing against No. 1 mandatory contender Herman
“The Black Panther” Ngoudjo (16-1, 9 KOs) at Bally’s Casino in
Atlantic City. Click Here For
More
Philadelphia's young sensation Danny Swift Garcia returns to
action January 11, 2008
Boxing's newest rising prospect, Danny "Swift"
Garcia (2-0 2KO's), is set to face Juan El Issa January 11, 2008
at the Morongo Casino Resort in Cabazon, California. Known for
his immense power and great speed, Garcia who hails from the
tough streets of Philadelphia, looks to extend on his winning
streak. Click
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“Champions of Tomorrow”
Co-Main Events: Estrada-Shufford, Perez-Remillard
Jan. 25 at Foxwoods Resort Casino
2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada
battles former world heavyweight title challenger Charles
Shufford and WBC Youth featherweight champion Manuel Perez
defends his title against Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard in
co-main events on “Champions of Tomorrow,” January 25 at
Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Click Here For
More
On This Day: Dec 27
By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Bangkok, Thailand:
Pramuansak Posuwan won a 12 round UD over Isidro Lorona
- WBO Asia Pacific Super-Flyweight Title. 2003, St Joseph, Missouri:
Rob Calloway TKO'd Jason Nicholson in the 3rd round -
Vacant WBF Inter-Continental Heavyweight Title. 2002, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Ishe Smith KO'd Edson Madrid in the 1st round - Non
Title 2001, Bangkok, Thailand:
Somsak Sithchatchawal KO'd Michael Domingo in the 3rd
round - PABA Super-Bantamweight (Interim) Title. 1999, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago:
Wayne Braithwaite TKO'd Ken Sharpe in the 3rd round -
Non Title. 1997, Songkhla, Thailand:
Zolani Petelo TKO'd Ratanapol Sor Vorapin in the 5th
round - IBF Minimumweight Title. 1990, Hacienda Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas,
Nevada:
Jeff Mayweather won an 8 round Decision over Lorenzo
Garcia - Non Title.
Arthur Williams TKO'd Armando Hurtado in the 1st round -
Non Title.
Roger Mayweather TKO'd Santos Moreno in the 3rd round -
Non Title.
Boxers' Shorts
April Showers (Hopkins vs. Calzaghe) &
May Flowers (Mayweather vs. Oscar 2)
By William Trillo
Las Vegas may be in store for a downpour if Joe Calzaghe brings
his U.K. weather with him in April 2008 to face Bernard Hopkins
in the inevitable showdown, or that's what a little bird told me
over the weekend.
The following month of May could be filled with flowers of
forgiveness as it appears The Golden Boy and The Pretty Boy will
bury the hatchet and do it one more time, this time in the
backyard of Oscar at the legendary Chavez Ravine, better known
to non Los Angelinos as Dodger Stadium. De La Hoya has promised
one more fight in front of his hometown fans and it looks like
the rematch with Mayweather may be it.
Ahh, Cinco De Mayo, Olvera Street and De La Hoya...does that
have a nice ring to it or what?
On This Day: Dec 26
By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Accra, Ghana:
Ossie Duran won a 12 round decision over Joshua Okine -
Vacant Commonwealth (British Empire) Welterweight Title. Rayong, Thailand:
Ratanachai Sor Vorapin TKO'd Obote Ameme in the 3rd
round WBO Asia Pacific
Bantanweight Title. 2000, Rome, Italy:
Vincenzo Cantatore KO'd Rogerio Lobo in the 1st round -
WBC International Cruiserweight Title.
Christain Sanavia won a 6 round Decision over Eliseo
Nogueira - Non Title 1998, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Pedro Ortega won a 12 round UD over Larry Dixon - WBA
North American Light-Middleweight Title.
Steve Forbes won a 6 round UD over Juan Colin - Non
Title 1997, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Montell Griffin TKO'd Jesus Casteneda in the 8th round -
Non Title 1992, Ettalong, NSW, Australia:
Bob Mirovic and Steve Unterholzer fought to an 8 round
Draw - Non Title 1991, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Jeff Mayweather won a 10 round UD over Jesus Rodriguez -
Non Title.
Skipper Kelp KO'd Maurice Brantley in the 1st round -
Non Title 1986, West Orange, New Jersey:
Bobby Czyz TKO'd David Sears in the 1st round - IBF
Light Heavyweight Title
Henry Tillman TKO'd Stanley Ross in the 4th round - Non
Title **1908, Rushcutters Bay Stadium, Sydney
NSW, Australia:**
Jack Johnson 192 lbs TKO'd Tommy Burns 168 lbs in the
14th round - World Heavyweight Title.
Merry Christmas To All
And To All A Good Fight
Pound4Pound wishes Peace and good tidings
to all our readers, fans & peers.
Cintron Wants Margarito...No Kidding
Check Out Our Flashback Video
Highlight
It's no secret that IBF
Welterweight Champ Kermit Cintron is gunning for a rematch with
Antonio Margarito, Kermit told us that back in November during
the week leading up to the Vargas vs. Mayorga scrap.
Team Margarito also told us that same week that the Cintron bout
would be welcomed.
Check out this FREE Cintron One On One
Video flashback
Unbeaten Connecticut heavyweight prospect Tony
"TNT" Grano (13-0-1, 11 KO's) dished out much more than powerful
right hands and left hooks during this past weekend, as he and
longtime friend, Mike Scalise, teamed up with the Council for
Children in Crisis to help supply 63 meals to families in need,
in the New Haven, Connecticut region. Click Here
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Merry Christmas From Kostya Tszyu
Dear Tszyu Crew,
This year was one of my busiest, since I can't even remember.
Not in terms of boxing myself, but in terms of general travel
and all the different things I have been doing. I calculated the
amount of time I just spent sitting on a plane in 2007 and it
was more than 500 hours!
I have promised myself to do less next year and spend more time
at home with my own family. I am looking at finding quality time
for my travel. I want more quality time away and my trips will
be important ones. Click
Here For More
Full December 28th Quiet Cannon Card
6 Rounds Lightweights
CLEOTIS PENDARVIS (8-1-1) vs. SADOT VASQUEZ (3-1)
6 Rounds Lightweights
JOHN MOLINA (8-0) vs. EDDIE BROOKS (7-0)
4 Rounds Lightweights
ARTYOM HOVHANNISYAN (4-0-1) vs. Terrence Jett (3-7-2) Click
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On This Day: Dec 25
By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1994, Rayong, Thailand:
Saen Sor Ploenchit TKO’d
Porofirio Danny Nunez in the 11th round to retain the
WBA Flyweight Title. 1976, Mexico City, Mexico: Salvador Sanchez TKO’d Antonio Leon in
the 10th round of a non-Title bout in . 1950, Frankfurt, Germany: Sugar Ray Robinson KO’d Hans Stretz in
the 5th round of a non-title bout.
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. 1937, Pittsburgh: Tommy Bland won a 10 round MD over Fritzie Zivic
in a non-title bout. 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. 1933, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Frankie Klick TKO’d Kid Chocolate in the
7th round to win the World Jr Lightweight Title.
The Best Of 2007
By Nat Gottlieb Courtesy of HBO.com
It was a great year for boxing, and picking the best-of-the-best
was delightfully difficult. The year was packed with excitement
from start to brilliant finish. Here is one opinion on the cream
of this year's bumper crop.
FIGHT OF THE YEAR
Taylor-Pavlik
There were several terrific fights, but for sheer drama and
significance, none quite matched the classic showdown in
September between reigning middleweight champion Jermain Taylor
and unbeaten knockout artist Kelly Pavlik. It was a
highly-anticipated fight with several subplots, and lived up to
its billing. Click Here
For Full Report
Open Letter From Rudy Lopez To Naoki Matsuda
Translated By Luis Cadiz
Dear Naoki,
I have been going through some difficult days and I need to
openly and publicly apologize for my actions that took place
once the fight ended. I am ashamed and I pray to God that you,
as a fighter and as a person, accept my apology.
My boxing commission has suspended for some time and they have
also fined me. I accept all sanctions because I was at fault of
letting my emotions get the best of me. I went out of control,
please accept my apology for such action. Click
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Results from Halle/Saale
Herbie Hide is back - New WBC Intl. Cruiserweight Champion
Solis defeats 7-foot-1-giant Long
Konstantin Airich new German Interim Heavyweight Champion
17 years after winning the WBC International
(Heavyweight) Championship for the first time “The Dancing
Destroyer” is back on top. Tonight Herbie Hide knocked out
unbeaten Russian prospect Mikhail Nasyrov (19-0-0) in round 6 at
Maritim Hotel in Halle/Saale to recapture “his” belt. Nasyrov
recovered from three knock-downs in the 2nd but was brought down
and stopped by one of Herbie’s fast combinations in the 6th. Click Here
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No Christmas Break for Captain Huck
There will be no Christmas break for Captain Huck
this year as he is shifting his full focus to Saturday's
showdown with IBF cruiserweight champion Steve Cunningham. The
determined youngster will not travel home to Bielefeld to see
his family but remain "locked" into a Berlin hotel alongside
coach Ulli Wegner. "Even though it is Christmas - all the
festivities would just be a distraction," the star trainer
stated. "Unfortunately we can't think about it this year." Click
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On This Day: Dec 24
By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1983, Seoul, Korea: Soon Chun Kwon KO’d Rene Busayong in the 5th
round to win the newly created IBF Flyweight Title. 1965, Los Angeles, Ca: Jerry Quarry KO’d Ray Crear in the 3rd
round of a non title bout. 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. 1960, Tokyo, Japan: Fighting Harada won a 10 round Decision
over Hiroyuki Ebihara in a non-title bout. 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. 1934, Paris, France: Freddie Miller won a 10 round decision over
Panama Al Brown in a non title bout. 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. 1901, Cardiff, Wales: Jim Driscoll won a 10 round decision
over Joe Ross to win the Wales Featherweight Title. 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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After his dismantling of Shamone
Alvarez, Joshua Clottey spoke about the fight and what he would
like to do next in the always hot Welterweight division.
Clottey Shows Alvarez & Fans What The Truth Really Is
Written By Oliver Smith
Joshua Clottey took his record to 33-2 with a victory via
unanimous decision against the too “slick” to fight enough to
beat anyone significant south paw Shamone "The Truth" Alvarez
whose deceiving record now stands at 19-1.
Clottey was never really troubled in this fight as Alvarez
lacked any fire power or conviction in his punches. Clottey
dominated from start to finish, picking his moments and smoothly
working the ring. Click Here
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Clottey W UD
12 Alvarez Photo Gallery
Photos: William Trillo
Including:
Donald Orr W UD 6 Enrique Gallegos
Vanes Martirosyan TKO 1 Dan Wallace
Tye Fields TKO 1 Chris Koval
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Vazquez-Marquez II fight of the year!
The votes are in and the experts agree. The epic
rematch between Israel “Magnifico” Vazquez and Rafael Marquez
which happened in August has been named “fight of the year” by
The Ring Magazine, Yahoo Sports, El Esto newspaper and the World
Boxing Council as well as by various online boxing outlets. The
action packed third round was also named “round of the year”.
The World Boxing Hall of Fame bestowed Vazquez and Marquez with
the same honor in October. “I’m thrilled by all the attention.
If a third fight between Rafael and I happens I promise everyone
the same type of intense action,” stated Vazquez who recently
shot a pictorial for a feature on Sports Illustrated en Espanol.
“I want to thank all the fans for their support and wish them a
Merry Christmas and a happy 2008.”
Wegner, Abraham honored - again
Ulli Wegner and IBF middleweight champion King
Arthur Abraham received an early Christmas gift this week. They
both defended their titles as German coach and fighter of the
year. The successful duo is no stranger to success inside and
outside the ring. Unbeaten in 25 fights (20 KOs), Abraham won
the prestigious German award for a second straight year, while
Wegner made it five first-place finishes in a row. Click Here For
More
Weights from Halle/Saale
Arena’s Cuban “heavyweight sensation” Odlanier
Solis will go into his fight for the vacant WBC Latino
Championship against Julius Long at the lowest weight of his pro
career so far. At today’s official weigh-in the 2004 Olympic
Champion brought 247.5 lbs. (112.3 kg). His opponent,
7-foot-1-giant Julius Long, goes into the fight with 256.6 lbs.
(116.4 kg). Click Here For
More
Chicago's 8 Count Storms Back On Friday, Jan 25
After a blockbuster year in 2007 featuring
seventeen world class professional boxing events, Dominic
Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions, HOME OF THE BEST IN CHICAGO
BOXING, storms into the new year with THE MONTH OF THE KINGS, an
outstanding evening for Chicago fight fans set for Friday,
January 25th at Cicero Stadium. Click Here For
More
On This Day: Dec 23
By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1998, Nagoya, Japan: Jesus Rojas won a 12 rd UD
over Satoshi Lida to win the WBA Super-Flyweight Title. 1997, Nagoya, Japan: Satoshi Lida won a 12 rd UD over Yokthai
Sithoar to win the WBA Super-Flyweight Title. 1995, Amsterdam, The Netherlands:
Regilio Tuur won a 12 round UD over
Giorgio Campanella to win the WBO Super-Featherweight
Title. 1993, Nagoya, Japan:
Yasuei Yakushiji won a 12 rd SD over
Jung-ll Byun to retain the WBC Bantamweight title. 1985, Bangkok, Thailand:
Khaosai Galaxy TKO’d Edgar Omar
Monseratt in the 2nd round to retain the WBA
Super-Flyweight Title. 1961, New York: Emile Griffith won a 10 round UD over
Isaac Logart in a non-title bout. 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.
Quick Friday Night Results
Dickerson's Event Center, Las Cruces, New
Mexico
Promoter: Bob Arum : Top Rank
Lightweight Urbano Antillon KO's Adrian Valdez in 1 -
Time: 1:16
Heavyweight David Rodriguez decisions Marcus McGee over 8
77-75 | 77-75 | 79-73
Outside The Ring - Trinidad vs. Jones Documentary To Air On COX
Sports Sun, Dec. 23, 11pm ET/8pm PT
Boxing fans searching for an inside look at the
non-stop Felix “Tito” Trinidad and Roy Jones Jr. media tour will
get a treat when Cox Sports Television airs the first in a
three-part series documentary showcasing the legendary fighters
on Sunday, Dec. 23, at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT.
The documentary highlights press stops in major United States
cities such as New York City, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Miami and
ESPN studios, among others. Both fighters offer predictions and
are candid about their strategies for their upcoming, highly
anticipated fight. Click Here For
More
Willy Chapman
vs. Carlos Barnett - Jan 11
IBA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
CONTINENTAL BELT
“WRECKLESS” Willy Chapman 21-28-4 vs Carlos “BOOM” Barnett
10-1-0
HEAVYWEIGHT
Kaspars Kambala 0-0-0 vs Alvaro Morales 1-0-2 Click
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On This Day: Dec 22
By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Caracas, Venezuela:
Antonio Cermeno KO'd Jose Hernandez in the 7th round -
Non Title. 2001, Canalete, Columbia:
Ricardo Torres KO'd Ramon Otero in the 2nd round - Non
Title. Orleans, France:
Bruno Girard TKO'd Robert Koon in the 11th round -
Vacant WBA Light-Heavyweight Title.
Fabrice Tiozzo TKO'd Tiwon Taylor in the 3rd round - Non
Title. 2000, Mashantucket, Connecticut:
Ray Oliviera won a 12 round MD over Vince Phillips -
Vacant NABF Light-Welterweight Title.
Peter Manfredo Jr TKO'd Cornell Hester in the 2nd round
- Non Title. 1996, Struthers, Ohio:
Paul Spadafora KO'd Greg McLean in the 2nd round - Non
Title. 1993, Condado, Puerto Rico:
Alex Sanchez TKO'd Orlando Malone in the 1st round -
Vacant WBO Minimumweight Title. 1989, Auburn Hills, Michigan:
Michael Moorer TKO'd Mike Sedillo in the 6th round - WBO
Light-Heavyweight Title.
Oba Carr KO'd Marcus Reed in the 1st round - Non Title. 1981, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Doug DeWitt KO'd Charlie Hecker in the 5th round - Non
Title.
Clottey, Martirosyan, Fields Victorious
Photos: Chris Farina - Top Rank
Joshua Clottey(L)
,Bronx, NY wins a 12-round unanimous decision over
Shamone Alvarez, Atlantic City, NJ in their IBF World
Welterweight Title eliminator fight Thursday at the Hard
Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
USA Olympian Vanes
Martirosyan, Glendale ,CA destroys Dan Wallace, Michigan
with a knockout in the first round, Thursday at the Hard
Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Heavyweight Tye Fields, Las Vegas, NV
celebrates with trainer Jesse Reid(R) after demolishing
Chris Koval within 43 seconds of the first round,
Thursday at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Full Reports, Photos, Video To Come From Oliver Smith &
William Trillo Ringside
2007 What A Great Year For Boxing
What a great year it has been for boxing! On
behalf of all the members of the WBC, I would like to
congratulate all those involved in this great sport. All the
boxers, from 4 rounders, to world champions, all promoters,
managers, trainers, TV network, sanctioning organizations, media
and specially the boxing fans around the world.
This year boxing broke all existing records in pay per view,
paid attendance and great shows in many countries, and most
importantly network television is coming back to cover the sport
in many countries of the world. Click
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Marquez vs. Pacquiao Tickets On Sale This Saturday
Beware the Ides of March! The fistic debate about
which fighter is the best finally will be settled when World
Boxing Council (WBC) super featherweight champion JUAN MANUEL
MARQUEZ defends his title against three-division world champion
MANNY PACQUIAO in a 12-round battle for pound-for-pound
supremacy. Promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Top Rank, in
association with Romanza Boxing Productions and MP Promotions,
Marquez-Pacquiao II will take place Saturday, March 15 at the
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino and will be produced and
distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6
p.m. PT. Click
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Don King Enlists Prizefighters Trinidad & Jones Jr.
to Strike a Blow against Breast Cancer
Promoter Don King and his boxers Felix “Tito”
Trinidad and Roy Jones Jr.—who will meet in a huge match staged
at Madison Square Garden on Jan. 19—have teamed with Susan G.
Komen for the Cure, the world’s largest grassroots network of
breast cancer survivors and activists, to help educate and raise
awareness regarding the deadly disease.
Trinidad and Jones have agreed to donate $50,000 each to Komen
for the Cure from their upcoming “Bring on the Titans” boxing
event. Click
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Captain Huck in top shape after training camp
Marco "Captain" Huck (19-0, 14 KOs) will be happy
to see the back of an exhausting preparation as his December 29
showdown with IBF cruiserweight champion Steve Cunningham (20-1,
10 KOs) is nearing. The undefeated 23-year-old has spent the
last couple of weeks in training camp in Kienbaum. The tiny
village, which in former times served as a well-known training
base for East German star athletes, is located 20 miles east of
Berlin. "There is nothing going on here so all I could do was
practice," Huck said. "I can´t wait to get out and finally take
on Cunningham. He has been on my mind all the time." Click Here For
More
Press conference in Halle
Arena’s main eventers for this Sunday’s show in
Halle (Saale) showed themselves well prepared at today’s press
conference at Maritim Hotel in Halle.
In the main event Herbie Hide (40-4-0, 39 kos) will face
unbeaten Russian prospect Mikhail Nasyrov (18-0-0, 12 kos) for
the vacant WBC international cruiserweight championship. Hide is
confident that he will beat his opponent to proceed his way to
the world title. Click
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Miranda & Pascal CoHeadline Friday Night Fights Jan 11
On Friday, January 11th, with the New Year less
than two weeks old, super middleweight stars Edison Miranda and
Jean Pascal will attempt to move closer to their long awaited
showdown – but only if they can survive the hard-nosed battlers
they will face at boxing’s “Crossroads”.
And it won’t be easy, as Miranda squares off against David Banks
and Pascal faces Omar Pittman in ten round bouts which headline
a night of world-class professional boxing presented by Seminole
Warriors Boxing and Groupe Yvon Michel in Hard Rock Live at the
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
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