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Top Rank Statement On Mayweather vs. Pacquiao |
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To bleed, or not to bleed -- is that really the
question?
“More like Team Mayweather doth protest too much, methinks,”
said Bob Arum, chairman of Top Rank, the promoter of
seven-division world champion Manny Pacquiao.
In response to the release sent out Tuesday by Mayweather
Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions which stated that
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao was “in jeopardy,” Arum had the
following to say:
“Let’s be very clear on the real issues we differ on. It’s not
about being tested. Manny is onboard with that since it’s such
a major concern of Floyd Mayweather, Jr. It’s about who does
the testing and the scheduling of the procedures. Manny will
submit to as many random urine tests requested. Regarding the
blood tests, he will subject himself to three tests; one given
in January during the week the fight is formally announced, one
thirty days from the fight, no later than February 13, and the
final one immediately following the fight, in Manny’s locker
room. The major issue related to the testing rests with which
independent agency will administer these tests. The United
States Anti Doping Agency (USADA) cannot do it because they will
not amend its procedures to accommodate the blood testing
schedule we have outlined. USADA, under its guidelines, would
have the right to administer random blood tests as many times as
they want up to weigh-in day and that is ludicrous.
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Billy's Boxing Blog
Roach Has An Answer For Mayweather Jr.,
"You Are Not Our Boss!" |
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By William Trillo
It had gone just past 3:30 PM PST when the email from Floyd
Mayweather's publicist went out.
The headline read:
MAYWEATHER VS PACQUIAO IN JEOPARDY AS PACQUIAO REFUSES TO
COMPLY
WITH UNITED STATES ANTI DOPING DRUG TESTING PROCEDURES
Here's a newsflash for you Mayweather honks, Manny doesn't have
to comply with the Olympic style drug testing as outlined and
mandated by the United States Anti Doping Agency (USADA).
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"Triple Thunder" |
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Photo: Chris Farina - Top Rank
Fernando Montiel, Mexico, Nonito Donaire,
Philippines and Eric Morel, Puerto Rico pose during a
press conference Tuesday to announce their upcoming
world championship fights on a special edition of "Latin
Fury 13/Pinoy Power 3", a Top Rank Pay Per View on
Saturday, February 13,2010 from the Las Vegas Hilton in
Las Vegas. In the main event, Donaire takes on Gerson
Guerrero, Morel battles Gerry Penalosa and Montiel goes
against Ciso Morales.
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Boxing's Best Of 2009 On HBO |
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It’s a holiday treat for HBO® Boxing fans. Over
five consecutive nights in late December, HBO Sports® will
present six of the year’s standout fights, showcasing the
biggest names in the sport.
Starting Saturday, Dec. 26 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT, HBO Sports will
replay six major league showdowns from this year over five
consecutive nights. HBO viewers will get to revisit the most
memorable, most significant and most compelling bouts of 2009
that were broadcast on the HBO service.
The “Boxing’s Best” lineup includes:
Saturday, Dec. 26 at 11:00 p.m. -- Floyd Mayweather vs. Juan
Manuel Marquez
Sunday, Dec. 27 at 11:00 p.m. -- Antonio Margarito vs. Shane
Mosley
Monday, Dec. 28 at 11:00 p.m. -- Andre Berto vs. Luis Collazo
Tuesday, Dec. 29 at 11:00 p.m. -- Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Juan
Diaz
Wednesday, Dec. 30 at 11:00 p.m. -- Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel
Cotto
Wednesday, Dec. 30 at 12 midnight -- Paul Williams vs. Sergio
Martinez
All times are ET/PT.
This series of “Boxing’s Best” will be available on the HBO ON
DEMAND service.
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On This Day: Dec 23 |
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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.
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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao In Jeopardy As Manny Refuses To Comply
With United States Anti Doping Drug Test Procedure As Requested
By Floyd |
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The mega-fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny
Pacquiao is now in jeopardy after Golden Boy Promotions, on
behalf of Mayweather Promotions, learned today that Manny
Pacquiao is refusing to comply with Olympic style drug testing
as outlined and mandated by the United States Anti Doping Agency
(USADA) and as requested by Mayweather's management to ensure
fair play and sportsmanship by both fighters.
Early today Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, was
contacted by Top Rank President Todd duBoef, who informed
Schaefer that Pacquiao would not agree to have his blood taken
within 30-days of the bout based on the fighter's superstition
of testing so close to a fight.
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Cintron: "A Fight Between Cotto & I Makes
The Most Sense...It's About Puerto Rican Pride" |
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It’s Christmas time, but despite having a great
family to share the season with, Kermit Cintron is feeling a
little lonely. That’s because since his May victory over highly
touted contender Alfredo Angulo, it seems as though everyone
else from welterweight (where he has twice held world titles) to
junior middleweight (where he pulled a convincing upset over
Angulo) has forgotten about Cintron, the WBC #2, WBO #2, IBF #3
ranked contender.
To bide his time, Cintron (32-2-1, 28 KOs) fulfilled a lifelong
dream by returning to his native Puerto Rico and stopping
Juliano Ramos in five rounds. Now he’s back on the prowl for the
biggest names and toughest challenges.
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Meet Tomasz Adamek At Jersey
Gardens Mall This Wednesday |
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Here’s a chance for all the last minute shoppers
to have some fun too! Come meet “Santa” Adamek! Tomasz ‘Goral’
Adamek (37-1, 27 KO), the IBF Heavyweight International Champion
and the Ring Magazine Cruiserweight Champion will host a “Meet
and Greet” at Jersey Gardens Mall, 651 Kapkowski Road,
Elizabeth, NJ 07201 Lower Level Center Court, this Wednesday
evening, 12/23, from 6:30pm – 7:30pm.
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On This Day: Dec 22 |
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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.
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Billy's Boxing Blog
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Has A Home
Viva Las Vegas! |
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By William Trillo
Bright light city gonna set my
soul,
Gonna set my soul on fire,
Got a whole lot of money that's ready to burn,
So get those stakes up higher!
Amid rumors, speculation, innuendo and balderdash, the
most anticipated fight of the new millennium apparently
will not be heading to Jerry Jones' Dallas Stadium but
instead will be going to...drum roll please, Las Vegas.
That's right folks, according to multiple sources the
Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Maweather Pound4Pound title
fight is headed to sin city. Pacquiao’s Canadian
adviser, Mike Koncz, said that they always knew that Las
Vegas would host the fight. “As far as we know it’s
always been Vegas,” Koncz told The Philippine Star.
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On This Day: Dec 21 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Latina, Italy:
Silvio Branco TKO'd Sasha Mitrevski in the 5th round -
Vacant WBA Inter-Continental Light-Heavyweight Title.
2002, Dagenham, Essex, England:
Howard Eastman TKO'd Hussain Osman in the 4th round -
Non Title
Carl Froch TKO'd Mike Duffield in the 1st round - Non
Title
Cottbus, Germany:
Mario Veit TKO'd Malik Dziarra in the 9th round - INF
Inter-Continental Super-Middleweight Title.
2001, Temecula, California:
Derrick Harmon won a 12 round UD over Demetrius Jenkins
- Vacant WBC Continental Americas Light-Heavyweight
Title.
Antwun Echols won the NABA Super-Middleweight Title in
the 5th round when
Lawrence Chapman was DQ'd for Excessive Holding.
1996, Frankfurt, Germany:
Juan Carlos Gomez KO'd Dan Ward in the 1st round - WBC
International Cruiserweight Title.
Vitali Klitschko TKO'd Brian Sargent in the 2nd round -
Non Title
Wladimir Klitschko TKO'd Bill Corrigan in the 1st round
- Non Title
Uncasville, Connecticut:
David Tua TKO'd David Izon in the 12th round - WBC
International Heavyweight Title.
Phillip Holiday won a 12 round UD over Ivan Robinson -
IBF Lightweight Title.
Robbie Peden won a 4 rounder over Rolando Durant
Shane Mosley TKO'd Joseph Murray in the 3rd round - Non
Title
Kansas City, Missouri:
Freddie Norwood TKO'd Ray Rivera in the 3rd round - Non
Title
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Antonio Cermeno won a 12 round UD over Yuichi Kasai -
WBA Super-Bantamweight Title.
1992, Buenos Aires, Argentina:
Julio Cesar Vasquez KO'd Hitoshi Kamiyama in the 1st
round - Vacant WBA Light-Middleweight Title.
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Charles Adamu, Celebrates Victory Over Dilks,
Now Wants Rematch With Carl Froch |
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Ghana's Two Time Commonwealth Super Middleweight
Champion Charles ‘The Crusader’ Adamu celebrated his victory
over Liverpool’s Carl ‘Dynamite’ Dilks on Friday night by
calling out current WBC Super Middleweight World Champion Carl
‘The Cobra’ Froch.
Adamu, who first lifted the Commonwealth belt back in August
2003 with a scintillating performance over Southampton’s Matthew
Barney, controversially lost the decision to Carl Froch, in his
home city of Nottingham, on the 12th March 2004.
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On This Day: Dec 20 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Montreal, Canada:
Danny Green TKO'd Eric Lucas in the 6th round - WBC
Super-Middleweight Title (Interim).
Lucian Bute TKO'd Darin Johnson in the 1st round - Non
Title.
Kiel, Germany:
Felix Sturm won a 12 round UD over Ruben Fernandez - WBO
Middleweight Title.
Wladimir Klitschko TKO'd Danell Nicholson in the 4th
round - WBA International Heavyweight Title.
Bielsko-Biala, Poland:
Tomasz Adamek TKO'd Olivier Beard in the 3rd round - Non
Title.
2002, Osaka, Japan:
Masamori Tokuyama won a 12 round SD over Gerry Penalosa
- WBC Super Flyweight Title.
Noel Arambulet won a 12 round MD over Keitaro Hoshino -
WBA Minimumweight Title.
Miami, Florida:
Joel Casamayor TKO'd Yoni Vargas in the 5th round - Non
Title.
Sultan Ibragimov TKO'd Lincoln Luke in the 2nd round
-Non Title.
Tulsa, Oklahoma:
Jermain Taylor TKO'd Keith Sims in the 1st round - Non
Title.
Terry Smith TKO'd Wallace McDaniel in the 2nd round -
Non Title.
2001, Rotterdam, Netherlands:
Michael Sprott won an 8 round decision over Jermell
Barnes - Non Title.
Regilio Tuur KO'd Shawn Simmons in the 2nd round - Non
Title.
1997, Offenburg, Germany:
Vitali Klitschko KO'd Anthony Willis in the 5th round -
Non Title.
Wladimir Klitschko KO'd Derrick Lampkins in the 1st
round - Non Title.
Coachella, California:
Lamon Brewster TKO'd Tony LaRosa in the 1st round - Non
Title.
1986, Norfolk, Virginia:
Pernell Whitaker won a 10 round Decision Over Alfredo
Layne - Non Title.
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Pavlik Takes Out Overconfident
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Photos: Chris Farina - Top Rank
WBC/WBO middleweight champion Kelly
Pavlik (36-1, 32 KO's) pounded out (take term literally)
a 5th round KO over a WBC #3 Miguel Espino (20-3-1, 9
KOs) who impressed many with his grit in going into a
phone booth type fight with Pavlik. It was a courageous
effort yes, but very fool hearty to think he could match
skill and power with a pure puncher like Pavlik. Espino
showed he was there to do whatever he had to do, hitting
after the bell to get a point taken away and throwing
low blows until Ref Steve Smoger emphatically warned him
not to do it again.
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Cermeno KO's Valdez In 11 |
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In another street fight in Mexico Nehomar Cermeno
KO'd Alejandro Valdez in the last seconds of round 11 to retain
his interim WBA World bantamweight title.
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Soto Wins 100-87 On All Cards Against Chavez |
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Humberto Soto beat Jesus Chavez
over 10 rounds in a fight that Chavez took to the gutter. Chavez
was down in round one and deducted points for throwing Soto out
of ring and low blows. Final scores were 100-87 on all cards.
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Martirosyan Wins NABF/NABO Titles |
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USA Olympian Super Welterweight Vanes
Martirosyan, Glendale, Ca. stops NABF super welterweight
champion Willie Lee, Gulfport, Miss. in the 3rd round to win the
NABF/NABO super welterweight belts on Top Rank's Pay Per View
event ,Saturday night at Youngstown State University in
Youngstown, Ohio.
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Peter Stops Brown In 4 |
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Photo: Chris Farina - Top Rank
Former Heavyweight king Samuel 'The
Nigerian Nightmare' Peter stops Gabe Brown in the 4th
round on Top Rank's Pay Per View event ,Saturday night
at Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio.
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Korobov Stops Dunham In 3 |
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Photo: Chris Farina - Top Rank
Unbeaten Russian Olympian Middleweight
Matt Korobov stops Ken Dunham in the 3rd round to remain
undefeated on Top Rank's Pay Per View event, Saturday
night at Youngstown State University in Youngstown,
Ohio.
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Omar Henry Improves To 7-0 With 6 KO's |
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Photo: Chris Farina - Top Rank
One of Top Rank's best prospects, Omar
Henry, Houston, Texas stops Jessie Davis in the 1st
round to remain undefeated with 7 wins, 6 KO's on Top
Rank's Pay Per View event, Saturday night at Youngstown
State University in Youngstown, Ohio.
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Fernando Guerrero, Shawn Porter & Lanard Lane All Remain
Undefeated With Early Knockouts On ShoBox |
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While weather on the East Coast wreaked
havoc on travel and holiday plans, there were clear
skies and the stars were out on ShoBox: The New
Generation in Hinckley, Minn. Friday night when Fernando
Guerrero, Shawn Porter and Lanard Lane all remained
undefeated with impressive knockouts, each in less than
four rounds.
“These guys are future stars,” said ShoBox: The New
Generation expert analyst Steve Farhood, of Guerrero and
Porter, who are now 17-0 (14 KOs) and 12-0 (10 KOs),
respectively. “Not only are they fun to watch, but I
think they have star potential outside the ring as well.
They have pleasing personalities, good smiles, they’re
good-looking guys, they speak well. I think the American
middleweight scene for 2010-2011 is in good hands.”
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Andre Berto Embraces The Holiday Spirit |
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WBC Welterweight World Champion Andre Berto
(Winter Haven, Fla.) is enjoying the opportunity to share his
own blessings with others during the holiday season. Berto took
a morning off from training camp on Friday, heading east to
Orlando to assist with a large, city-wide toy drive.
Berto went on a toy shopping spree on Thursday night to help
ensure that several families in Central Florida will enjoy a
Merry Christmas, despite the financial hardships Americans are
facing across the country. He and his family helped out with the
XL 106.7 FM Baby DJ Toy Drive, which is providing toys for needy
families in Central Florida for the 18th straight year.
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Pavlik 160lbs. vs. Espino 159lbs. |
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Photo: Chris Farina - Top Rank
World Middleweight Champion Kelly Pavlik,
Youngstown, Ohio and WBC No. 3-rated middleweight
contender Miguel Espino, Los Angeles, Calif. with Ohio
governor Ted Strickland presiding, weigh in (Pavlik 160
lb, Espino 159 lb) for their upcoming World Middleweight
Championship Saturday, December 19 at Beeghly Center at
Youngstown State University. This event is produced and
distributed live on pay-per-view by Top Rank.
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Martirosyan 153lbs. vs. Lee 152.5lbs. |
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Photo: Chris Farina - Top Rank
USA Olympian Super Welterweight Vanes
Martirosyan, Glendale, Ca. and NABF Jr. middleweight
champion Willie Lee, Gulfport, Miss. weigh in
(Martirosyan 153 lb, Lee 152.5 lb) for their upcoming
feature fight Saturday, December 19 at Youngstown State
University. This event is produced and distributed live
on pay-per-view by Top Rank.
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On This Day: Dec 19 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Rosemont, Illinois:
O'Neil Bell TKO'd Derrick Harmon in the 8th round - NABF
Cruiserweight Title
2002, Salvador, Brazil:
Kelson Pinto TKO'd Victor Ferreira in the 1st round -
WBO Latino Light-Welterweight Title.
2001, Coventry, England:
Robin Reid won a 12 round UD over Julio Cesar Vasquez -
WBF Super-Middleweight Title.
Oroville, California:
David Tua TKO'd Garing Lane in the 8th round - Non Title
1998, Merseyside, England:
Gary Thornhill TKO'd Steve Conway in the 9th round - WBO
Inter-Continental Super-Featherweight Title.
St Petersburg, Russia:
Nicolay Valuev KO'd Evgueni Odolski in the 1st round -
Non Title
Miami, Florida:
Floyd Mayweather Jr TKO'd Angel Manfredy in the 2nd
round - WBC Super-Featherweight Title.
David Tua TKO'd Hasim Rahman in the 10th round - USBA
Heavyweight Title.
Jacob Matlala won a 12 round UD over Rafael Orozco - IBA
Light-Flyweight Title.
1997, London, England:
Barry Jones won a 12 round UD over Wilson Palacios -
Vacant WBO Super-Featherweight Title.
Thulane Malinga won a 12 round UD over Robin Reid - WBC
Super Middleweight Title.
Winky Wright TKO'd Adrian Dodson in the 6th round - WBO
Light-Middleweight Title.
Eric Jamili TKO'd Mickey Cantwell in the 8th round -
Vacant WBO Minimumweight Title.
MSG, New York City:
Kennedy McKinney TKO'd Junior Jones in the 4th round -
WBO Super-Bantamweight Title.
Naseem Hamed KO'd Kevin Kelley in the 4th round - WBO
Featherweight Title.
Ricky Hatton won a 4 round UD over Robert Alvarez - Non
Title.
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Round & Round the Floyd vs. Manny Wheel Goes
Where It Stops? Freddie Knows! |
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By William Trillo
It's the most talked about fight of the
decade and it's not even official yet. Floyd Mayweather
Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao is on the tips of everyone's
tongues and the most asked question by far is, "Where is
the fight going to be?" Depending on who you are asking
it seems the choices have been narrowed down to just 2
options, it's either Dallas Texas and the brand new
Jerry Jones' Land Shark Stadium or Las Vegas and
possibly an association of casino owners constructing a
temporary 30,000-seat outdoor stadium on the Strip to
host the welterweight title fight.
If you are asking Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach it
appears he already has a sense for where the fight will
end up. In an interview on Newsday.com Roach said, "We
don't really care where it goes,I feel like it's a Vegas
fight, to be honest with you. There's no way Mayweather
will fight in Texas."
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Guerrero & Nicklow, Porter & Patterson,
Lane & Harrak Final Quotes |
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Undefeated fan-favorite, multiple amateur
titlist and rising professional star Fernando Guerrero
(16-0, 13 KOs) of Salisbury, Md. – by way of the
Dominican Republic – will showcase the skills that have
many touting him as the future of the middleweight class
when he takes on cross-town rival Jesse Nicklow (19-1-2,
7 KOs) of Baltimore in the 10-round main event on
ShoBox: The New Generation Friday, Dec. 18 on SHOWTIME,
LIVE at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast).
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Golden Boy Promotions Signs Nate Campbell |
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Jacksonville, Florida native Nate Campbell began
his professional boxing career in February of 2000 and ever
since has showcased the speed, agility and power which have
helped him to rack up 33 wins, with 25 coming by way of
knockout. Now, he has joined forces with Golden Boy Promotions
as he looks to add more accolades to his already illustrious
career and make a run at a title in the 140-pound weight
division.
"I am really excited to become a part of the Golden Boy
Promotions team," said Campbell. "I am confident that Golden Boy
will be able to help me to achieve everything that I am still
looking to accomplish in my career and I couldn't be happier."
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Golden Boy Promotions Signs Sergio Mora |
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A native of East Los Angeles, the same
neighborhood that produced boxing superstar Oscar de la Hoya,
Sergio "The Latin Snake" Mora has paved a golden road for
himself as well, winning the first season of "The Contender" and
then going on to win a junior middleweight world championship in
2008. Now, one of the top current middleweight contenders in the
world, he is joining forces with De La Hoya as one of the newest
members of the Golden Boy Promotions roster as he looks to
capture another world title.
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WBC Statistics: Kelly Pavlik vs. Miguel Espino |
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WBC Middleweight World Championship
Beeghly Center - Youngstown, Ohio
December 19, 2009
This will be the 1,769th fight sanctioned by the WBC in its
47-year history.
KELLY PAVLIK (US)
WBC Middleweight World Champion
Record: 35-1, 31 KOs
Championship fights: 3-0
Total rounds: 148
MIGUEL ESPINO (US)
Ranked No. 3 by the WBC at 160 pounds
Record: 20-2-1, 9 KOs
Total rounds: 119
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Donovan George & Ivan Popoca Headline
"Windy City Fight Night 8", Jan. 29 |
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Advance tickets are now on sale for “WINDY CITY
FIGHT NIGHT 8” set for Friday, January 29th at Chicago’s UIC
Pavilion, it was announced today by Dominic Pesoli, President of
8 Count Productions.
“We’re very excited to have two of Chicago’s finest, Donovan “DA
BOMB” George and Ivan Popoca in the headline bouts. Both have
continued to improve and are amongst the most outstanding young
prospects in boxing” said Pesoli. “ Chicago fight fans have
really shown a passion for both guys and were very proud to have
them on the same card.”
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Warriors Boxing Gearing Up For Biggest Year Ever |
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When Cuban featherweight sensation Luis Franco
improved to 3-0 last Saturday night in Atlanta with a first
round stoppage of Shante Fleming (Franco’s third consecutive
opening round knockout), it kicked off a December / January
campaign that has the top guns of the Warriors Boxing roster
ready to take the boxing world by storm.
“When most promotional companies are taking off for the holidays
and easing into the New Year, our fighters are going to be
coming out with guns blazing,” said Leon Margules, Executive
Director of Warriors Boxing. “We’re closing out 2009 with a
bang, and I have no question that 2010 will be our biggest year
yet. I can’t wait to hear the bell ring.”
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Weights From France |
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Vinny Maddalone (32-5, 23KO) and former two-time
cruiserweight champion Jean Marc Mormeck (33-4, 22KO) weighed-in
yesterday in anticipation of tonight's heavyweight match-up,
scheduled for eight rounds at the Halle Carpentier in Mormeck's
native Paris, France.
MADDALONE - 232 LBS., MORMECK - 216 LBS.
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On This Day: Dec 18 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1999, Indio, California:
Isidro Garcia won a 12 round UD over Jose Lopez
to win the Vacant WBO Flyweight Title.
Tunica, Mississippi:
Tim Austin TKO’d Bernardo Mendoza in the 1st round to
retain the IBF Bantamweight title.
1998, Fort Lauderdale, Florida:
Will Grigsby won a 12 round UD over Ratanapol Sor Vorapin
to win the Vacant IBF Light-Flyweight Title.
1995, Tijuana, Mexico:
Erik Morales TKO’d Kenny Mitchell in the
2nd Round to win the NABF Super-Batamweight Title.
1993, Manchester, England:
Duke McKenzie TKO’d John Davison in the 4th
round to win the Vacant British Featherweight Title.
Puebla, Mexico:
Michael Nunn won a 12 round UD over Merqui Sosa to win
the WBA Super-Middleweight Title.
Simon Brown KO’d Terry Norris in the 4th round to win
the WBC Light-Middleweight title in The Ring Magazine
“Upset of the Year”.
Julio Cesar Chavez TKO’d Andy Holligan in the 4th round
to retain the WBC Light-Welterweight Title.
Stateline, Nevada:
Ricardo Lopez KO’d Manny Melchor in the 11th round to
retain the WBC Minimumweight Title.
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Rigondeaux Shines Under The
Bright Lights Of Broadway Boxing
Four More Unbeaten Prospects Pass Another Test |
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Guillermo Rigondeaux stayed calm and collected,
and in doing so notched his fourth pro win in as many fights,
with an eight round unanimous decision win over Lante Addy. The
bout headlined Thursday’s Broadway Boxing event from the BB King
Blues Club & Grill in New York City.
On the undercard, four other undefeated up-and-comers:
heavyweight Tor Hamer, featherweight Luis Del Valle, and junior
welterweights Gabriel Bracero and Christian Martinez all kept
their perfect records in tact with convincing wins.
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Kelly Pavlik vs. Miguel Espino
Final Press Conference Quotes |
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KELLY PAVLIK: It's been a long year for
me, very frustrating because of a series of setbacks. First it
was a hand injury, then it was an infection, then it was a bad
reaction to the antibiotic. And then rehab therapy for the
original injury. But now I'm back. I feel great. I have a huge
hunger to get back into the ring. On Saturday night it will be
'bombs away!'
MIGUEL ESPINO: Kelly is tall, lanky and hits hard. The key
for me is to stay focused throughout the fight, stay calm and
stick to the game plan. It's a good one designed to exploit
Kelly's flaws. I have every intention of making the most of this
opportunity. I'm excited and I'm ready. This is what every good
fighter dreams of, the chance to fight for the world
championship. I'm ready to take it to him.
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Librado Andrade Limited Edition T-Shirt |
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Not to be deterred by his recent loss to IBF
Super Middleweight Champion Lucian Bute, the ever popular
Librado Andrade has promised to get back into the ring and earn
his way back to another title shot. In a recent chat with
Pound4Pound, Andrade said that although this latest setback was
disappointing he still has a dream to become a Champion and will
do what he must to fight his way all the way to the top. Andrade
said to let his fans know that he will be back in the ring early
in 2010 and he appreciates everyone's support.
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Limited Edition T-Shirt that will not only show your support for
Andrade but will let everyone know who your go-to boxing website
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the Pound4Pound logo and the left sleeve pays tribute to the
Boxing Club in La Habra where Andrade got his start. Best of all
the shirt is priced right at $12.00 which includes shipping
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Weights From Los Angeles |
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TKO BOXING Promotions
Commerce Casino
Doors 7pm, First Bell 8pm
Leo Santa Cruz, 121 vs. Juan Jose Beltran, 122
Edner Cherry, 134 vs. Jovann Jones, 133.5
Sharif Bogere, 136.25 vs. Christian Favela, 135
Fidel Maldonado, 135.25 vs. Nicholaus Brannies, 137.25
Ivan Redkach, 131 vs. Napoleon Mathews, 132
Joseph Elegele, 144 vs. Juan Carlos Diaz, 148
Fedor Chudinov, 159 vs. Cesar Ibarra, 160.5
Dmitry Chudinov, 159.5 vs. Flavio Cardoza, 161
Hastings Bwayla, 147 vs. Anthony McDavitt, 148
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Tua Off Feb. 6 Card In Atlantic City |
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Promoter Cedric Kushner, president of Gotham
Boxing, Inc., announced today with deep regret that WBO #3 rated
heavyweight contender David Tua had advised him that, due to
family matters, he had to withdraw from his proposed February
6th fight in Atlantic City.
“I was really looking forward to coming to America after the
holidays but, due to this significant family matter,” Tua
explained, “I simply have to remain in New Zealand and continue
my preparation for my March 27th event here.”
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Charles Adamu’s Crusade -
To Win Back Commonwealth Title This Friday |
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This coming Friday, at York Hall in Bethnal
Green, Ghana’s Charles ‘The Crusader’ Adamu is focusing on
regaining the Commonwealth Super Middleweight title, that he
lost to Carl ‘The Cobra’ Froch back in 2004.
Adamu, who will face Liverpool’s Carl ‘Dynamite’ Dilks, is not
leaving anything to chance. On a bitterly cold and wet Wednesday
evening, when only the hardy, or determined, would choose to
leave a comfortable, warm, hotel room, Instead of relaxing the
Ghanaian trekked across London to, Rooney’s Boxing Gym in
Southwark, so he could do some fine tuning of his undeniable
skills.
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On This Day: Dec 17 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Ashmore, Queensland,
Australia:
Shannan Taylor KO'd Plaisakda Singwangcha in the 2nd
round - Vacant WBF Super-Middleweight Title.
Santa Ynez, California:
Ebo Elder TKO'd Courtney Burton in the 12th round - WBO
NABO Lightweight Title.
Mike Arnaoutis TKO'd Jauguin Gallardo in the 3rd round -
Non Title
2000, Bogota, Columbia:
Carlos Maussa KO'd Luis Julio in the 2nd round - Non
Title
1999, Guadalajara, Mexico:
Oscar Larios TKO'd Saul Briseno in the 10th round -
Mexican Super-Bantamweight Title.
Leganes, Spain:
Javier Castillejo TKO'd Michael Rask in the 7th round -
WBC Light-Middleweight Title.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania:
Paul Spadafora TKO'd Renato Cornett in the 11th round -
IBF Lightweight Title.
Joe Mesi TKO'd Gary Winmon in the 1st round - Non Title
1997, Thias, France:
Laurent Boudouani won an 8 round decision over Kevin
Pompey - Non Title
Calatafimi, Italy:
Silvio Branco won a 12 round UD over Darren Maciunski -
WBU Middleweight Title.
1996, Pikeville, Maryland:
Obed Sullivan won a 12 round UD over Sam Hampton - IBF
Inter-Continental Heavyweight Title.
Larry Donald won a 10 round UD over James Gaines - Non
Title.
Hasim Rahman KO'd Herman Delgado in the 2nd round - Non
Title.
Lamon Brewster KO'd Greg McGhee in the 2nd round - Non
Title.
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Jack Loew: "Kelly Is Ready To Drop Espino
More Times Than Tiger Wood's Trousers"
Pavlik vs. Espino Workout Quotes |
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KELLY PAVLIK: Espina is in for a butt
whipping. I’m back and I’m 100%. My sparring partners have told
me I’m hitting as hard as I ever have. My hand feels great.
During my first sparring session I took it easy, but when I felt
no pain, I switched to normal sparring gloves and never looked
back. I don’t think the layoff was a detriment to me. I just
wish it had been for a different reason. But I feel excited and
refreshed. My weight is on target and I’m raring to go. As the
saying goes, ‘There’s no place like home.’ Making my return in
Youngstown in front of family and friends is just what the
doctor ordered.
JACK LOEW: The snap in Kelly’s punches is back. Over the
past seven day of training Kelly has returned to his world
championship form. Kelly is ready to drop Espino more times than
Tiger Woods' trousers!”
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Pavlik Ready For Espino |
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Photo: Chris Farina - Top Rank
World Middleweight Champion Kelly Pavlik,
Youngstown, Ohio hits the mitts with trainer Jack Loew
during training Tuesday in Youngstown, Ohio for his
upcoming World Middleweight Championship against the WBC
No. 3-rated middleweight contender Miguel Espino, Los
Angeles, Calif., Saturday, December 19 at Beeghly Center
at Youngstown State University. This event is produced
and distributed live on pay-per-view by Top Rank.
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