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Main Events Wins Judah vs. Mabuza Purse Bid |
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Totowa, NJ - Kathy Duva, Main Events CEO,
announced their promotional firm won the purse bid held at IBF
headquarters in East Orange, NJ, Thursday. The bid was for the
right to hold the IBF's junior welterweight title fight between
Zab Judah of Brooklyn, NY and Las Vegas, and South Africa's
Kaizer Mabuza.
IBF Championships Chairman, Lindsay Tucker explained, "It is a
50-50 split of the earnings between the two fighters. Kaizer is
ranked No. 1 by the IBF, and Judah is No. 2. Where the fight
will be held is up to the winning bidder."
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Benny Ricardo's Ideas To Improve Boxing In 2011 |
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Former NFL placekicker Benny Ricardo is a man of
many talents. In addition to being a stand-up comic who will
play two sold-out shows New Year's Eve in San Diego, Benny is a
veteran boxing analyst on television, often teaming with Hall of
Fame blow-by-blow announcer Col. Bob Sheridan. Here's a unique
look at Ricardo's comedic ideas about how to improve boxing in
2011:
Improving Boxing in 2011
1. Three ring card girls, two outfits for every fight.
2. A boxer, any boxer, to date Kim Kardashin so it will once
again be recognized as a major Sport.
3. Firm but Fair chest protector for all female boxers, bottoms
optional.
4. Firm but Fair groin protectors for all male boxers, tops
optional.
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On This Day: Dec 31 |
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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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Devon Alexander Dedicates Fight With
Timothy Bradley In Memory Of Henrietta King |
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Undefeated World Boxing Council super lightweight
champion Devon Alexander ‘The Great’ will dedicate his
performance on Jan. 29 to his promoter’s wife of 50 years, Mrs.
Henrietta King, who died earlier this month after a lengthy
illness at age 87.
Alexander (21-0, 13 KOs), from St. Louis, will face undefeated
World Boxing Organization junior welterweight champion Timothy
“Desert Storm” Bradley (26-0, 11 KOs), from North Palm Springs,
Calif., at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich., on Jan. 29 in a
long-awaited world championship unification match at the
140-pound weight limit.
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Emanuel Steward To Train Chad Dawson
For 2011 Rematch Against Jean Pascal |
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Former WBC and IBF light heavyweight champion
CHAD DAWSON will be under new stewardship when he begins
preparations for his rematch against WBC light heavyweight
titlist Jean Pascal early next year. Hall of Fame trainer
EMANUEL STEWARD has agreed to join Dawson’s corner as head
trainer.
Steward has trained 41 world champion fighters, including Tommy
Hearns, Lennox Lewis, Oscar De La Hoya, Wladimir Klitschko and
Miguel Cotto.
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Shumenov Camp Notes From Kazakhstan |
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Photos: KZ Event Productions
WBA and IBA Light Heavyweight World
Champion Beibut Shumenov (10-1, 6 KOs) has been
preparing for the biggest fight in his very short, but
storied career, training for "The Unification," his Jan.
8, 2011 blockbuster boxing event first at Team Barry
Boxing in Henderson, Nevada with his head trainer and
1984 Olympic Silver Medalist Kevin Barry, and now in
Shymkent.
"The Unification," presented by Goossen Tutor Promotions
and KZ Event Productions in association with Universum
Box-Promotions, will feature Shumenov and WBO Light
Heavyweight World Champion Juergen Braehmer (36-2, 29
KOs) putting their respective titles on the line
kicking-off the 2011 boxing year in exciting fashion, in
a 12-round WBA-WBO Light Heavyweight Unification World
Championship on January 8, 2011 at the Ice Mansion in
Shymkent, Kazakhstan.
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On This Day: Dec 30 |
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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.
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Bennie Briscoe Passes |
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Courtesy of Wikipedia
"Bad" Bennie Briscoe (August 2, 1943 -
December 28, 2010) was the prototypical Philadelphia
fighter. Bad Bennie fought from 1962 to 1982, and
retired with a career record of 66 wins (53 by KO) 24
losses and 5 draws. Briscoe was a top-rated Middleweight
contender during the 1970s, unsuccessfully challenging
for the World Title on three different occasions. His
record reads like a "who's who" list of prominent
fighters from his era.
Bennie Briscoe on BoxRec
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Bunting Faces O'Brien In "Battle
At The Boat 80" Main Event, Jan. 8 |
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Lafarrell Bunting will look to continue his
knockout streak when he faces once-beaten Matt O’ Brien at the
main event of Battle at the Boat 80 at the Emerald Queen Casino
in Tacoma on Jan. 8, 2011.
Bunting (17-3-1) has won all 17 of his professional fights by
knockout with 12 of those KOs coming during the first two
rounds; and is coming off an impressive sixth-round TKO victory
over Junior Moar on Nov. 13.
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Boxing 360 Inks KO King Tyrone Brunson |
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The all-time record for most consecutive
first-round knockouts, Philadelphia junior middleweight Tyrone
“Young Gun” Brunson (21-1-1, 20 KOs), has signed an exclusive
promotional contract with Boxing 360.
“We’re thrilled to add a talented knockout artist such as Tyrone
to our growing stable of future champions,” Boxing 360 Founder
and CEO Mario Yagobi said. “We plan on getting him back in the
ring in the early part of 2011 and to keep him busy.”
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Shumenov Arrives In Kazakhstan |
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WBA and IBA Light Heavyweight World Champion
Beibut Shumenov (10-1, 6 KOs) arrived home in Shymkent,
Kazakhstan for his January 8 Unification showdown against WBO
Light Heavyweight World Champion Juergen Braehmer (36-2, 29
KOs).
"The Unification," presented by Goossen Tutor Promotions and KZ
Event Productions in association with Universum Box-Promotions,
will feature Shumenov and Braehmer putting their respective
titles on the line in a 12-round WBA-WBO Light Heavyweight
Unification World Championship bout at the Ice Mansion.
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On This Day: Dec 29 |
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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.
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David Diaz vs. Robert Frankel
Headlines In Chicago, Jan. 28 |
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Former WBC Lightweight Champion David Diaz will
battle Denver based spoiler Robert “Red Hot” Frankel on Friday,
January 28th in the ten round main event at WINDY CITY FIGHT
NIGHT 15, a sensational evening of professional boxing hosted by
Chicago’s UIC Pavilion.
A longtime Chicagoland fan favorite, Diaz, 35-3-1 (17KO’s),
heads back home where many of his biggest victories have come
since turning professional. In his last area bout on September
26, 2009, Diaz battered former world champion Jesus Chavez
enroute to a ten round decision in front of a huge crowd at the
UIC Pavilion.
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CNN Selects Manny Pacquiao As One Of It's
"20 Stories That Changed Our World In 2010" |
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19. Pacquiao wins congressional seat
The fighter of the last decade could be the politician of the
next. In his second run at public office in May, Manny Pacquiao
beat a heavily favored opponent from a powerful political family
by a landslide in congressional elections held in the Philippine
province of Sarangani.
The beloved Filipino fighter was sworn in to the House of
Representatives in June, but requested a leave of absence two
months later to train for an upcoming bout with Antonio
Margarito.
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Griffin vs. Mack IBF Eliminator
Tops “New Years Bash” Jan. 7 |
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USBA Light Heavyweight titlist Otis “Triple OG”
Griffin and Yusaf Mack will battle it out to become IBF champion
Tavoris Cloud’s mandatory challenger when they meet Friday,
January 7 in the main event of “New Year’s Bash” from the Hyatt
Regency Hotel in Minneapolis.
Griffin, who won Oscar De La Hoya’s reality show “The Next Great
Champ” owns a solid 23-6-2 pro ledger with 9 wins by way of
knockout. The Sacramento, CA native has shared the squared
circle with the likes of Danny Green, Jeff Lacy, Marcus
Oliveira, Enad Licina and Jesse Brinkley. Last May, Griffin won
the USBA belt with a shocking eighth round knockout of two time
WBA Super Middleweight champion Byron Mitchell.
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On This Day: Dec 28 |
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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.
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On This Day: Dec 27 |
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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.
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On This Day: Dec 26 |
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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.
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Pound4Pound Special Holiday Video
Manny Pacquiao, Oscar De La Hoya, Shane Mosley
Bob Arum & Richard Schaefer |
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Holiday Season and enjoy this special video.
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A Special Christmas Greeting From WBC Middleweight Champion &
2010 Fighter Of The Year, Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez |
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Sincerely Boxing Friends:
2010 has been a wonderful year for myself, my team, and my
family. I have made tens of thousands of new friends and proven
myself as one of the greatest fighters in the word. I want to
thank each and every one of you for the love and support you
have shown me. I would do it in person if I could.
As important as boxing is to me, and it is a big part of my
life, at this time let us remember that there is nothing more
important than family, friends, and dignity. Let us also
remember those less fortunate than ourselves and fight against
unnecessary violence, particularly against women.
I look forward to resuming my career in March at Madison Square
Garden and hope that all my friends will join me for a
celebration of the best of boxing. I wish all of you un año de
maravilla. Feliz Navidad por todos.
Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez
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TKO Boxing Promotions Hits
Greeley, Colorado On Sat., Jan. 8 |
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World class professional boxing will hit Greeley,
Colorado for the first time in over twenty years as TKO Boxing
Promotions in association with Ghost Town Promotions brings its
nationally acclaimed HOMETOWN HEROES TO WORLD CHAMPIONS boxing
series to the Island Grove Park Exhibit Hall on Saturday,
January 8th.
Advance tickets for the ROCKY MOUNTAIN RUMBLE, starting at $25,
can be purchased at the Longmont Boxing Gym in Longmont and the
Jesus Rodarte Cultural Center in Greeley. VIP Tables and
additional information can be obtained by calling 720-296-6176.
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On This Day: Dec 25 |
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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.
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Boxings’ Night Before Christmas Poem |
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By Barbara Pinnella
T’was the night before Christmas, it’s that time again,
To celebrate fighters who had a big reign.
Of those there are countless, no doubt about that,
There’s so many names to throw into the hat.
But before I go on there’s an unfinished matter,
Because there was one fight that caused lots of chatter.
It’s a fight that most people had wanted to see,
But last year, once again, it was not to be.
Mayweather and Manny, they never touched gloves,
They only were able to hurl verbal shoves.
There is no love lost, oh no, not at all,
And each one was certain that they would stand tall.
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Vanes Martirosyan Training
Hard Through The Holidays |
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While many people are out buying last minute
Christmas gifts, undefeated junior middleweight sensation Vanes
Martirosyan (28-0 17 KOs) is busy training hard at the Wild Card
Gym in Hollywood, California.
"I had been out of the gym for a little while but I returned
last week and it feels great," said the Armenian prospect.
Martirosyan is looking forward to spending the holidays with
family and friends but knows that a return to the ring is
imminent and he wants to be ready, "I know I am in the running
to fight Cotto in March and I threw my name in the mix to fight
Sergio (Martinez). I just want to land a big fight and show the
world what I can do."
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Margules Weighs In On Campaign
For Prescott vs. Khan Rematch |
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While Colombian power puncher Breidis Prescott's
campaign to give WBA Junior Welterweight Champion Amir Khan his
shot at redemption by way of a rematch has gained strong
traction with boxing fans, Golden Boy CEO Richard Scahefer still
seems resistant.
Leon Margules of Warriors Boxing, Prescott's co-promoter (along
with DiBella Entertainment), thinks he knows why. "Golden Boy
doesn't want to put their guy at risk because they are smart,"
he admits. "Richard knows Khan cannot beat Prescott, and so he
is brushing it off. Prescott is a much bigger puncher than
Maidana and Khan, who got hit by both, knows it."
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Braekhus Wins German Female Boxer
Of The Year Award, Wegner Defends Title |
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Cecilia Braekhus (16-0, 4 KOs) has been voted
German female boxer of the year. The First Lady edged Susi
Kentikian and Jessica Balogun to finish first in a poll
conducted among the readers of German “BoxSport” Magazine as
well as a panel of boxing experts.
The WBA/WBC Female Welterweight Champion added the WBO belt to
her ever-growing title collection with a points victory over
Victoria Cisneros in May before clinching spectacular KO wins
over Mikaela Lauren and Eva Halasi later this year. “I am so
happy,” Braekhus said. “This is a huge honor and I am so
grateful for the support of the fans in Germany. This award
really means a lot to me. This is one of the nicest Christmas
presents I have ever received.”
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On This Day: Dec 24 |
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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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Prescott: "Khan Will Be Laughing
All The Way To The Canvas" |
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Colombian slugger Breidis Prescott (23-2, 19 KOs)
received WBA Junior Welterweight Champion Amir Khan's recent
press release with a chuckle of his own.
Entitled "Amir Khan Laughs at Prescott: I'd Stop You in Three!"
the release details what a laughably easy time Khan thinks he
would have in a rematch with his conqueror, Prescott.
For those who don't recall, Prescott humiliated Khan in 54
seconds in September of 2008 at the M.E.N. Arena in Manchester,
leaving him knocked out in a heap in his own corner.
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Ismayl Sillakh: Emergence Imminent |
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Emergence as boxing's next superstar is imminent
now that light heavyweight contender, Ismayl "The Black Russian"
Sillakh (14-0, 12 KOs) is scheduled to face fellow new contender
Yordanis Despaigne (8-0, 4 KOs) in a March 4 main event on
ESPN2.
This fight features two of the only three undefeated fighters
currently ranked in the top ten by the WBC in the light
heavyweight division. The winner will be poised for stardom.
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Fernando Montiel vs. Nonito Donaire
Tickets On Sale Today, Dec. 23 |
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Las Vegas hosts its first world title fight of
2011 when World Bantamweight Champion FERNANDO “Cochulito”
MONTIEL defends his title against two-division world champion
NONITO “The Filipino Flash” DONAIRE, in the latest chapter of
the storied México-Philippines rivalry, Saturday, February 19,
at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. Promoted by Top Rank, in
association with Zanfer Promotions, the Montiel-Donaire world
title tilt will be televised live on HBO Boxing After Dark,
beginning at 9:45 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast.) The
broadcast will open with undefeated NABO/NABA/WBC Continental
Americas welterweight champion MIKE JONES defending his titles
against Top-10 contender JESUS SOTO-KARASS in a rematch of their
exciting battle which took place on November 13 on the Manny
Pacquiao-Antonio Margarito pay-per-view extravaganza.
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Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez Graduates
From Froch & Pascal Training Camps |
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As he prepares to go from promising prospect to
legitimate contender, undefeated Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez’
recent magical mystery tour as a sparring partner in major
training camps Australia, England and Miami provided him with
invaluable post graduate boxing courses.
Dominican Republic-native Rodriguez (17-0, 13 KOs), arguably the
world’s premier super middleweight prospect, is coming off of a
sensational performance November 5 in the main event on ShoBox:
The New Generation, stopping James McGirt in the ninth round for
the vacant WBC USNBC super middleweight title.
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Boxing 360 Signs Super Bantamweight Leon Moore |
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Boxing 360 has announced the signing of WBC No. 3
rated super bantamweight Leon “Hurry Up” Moore to an exclusive
promotional contract.
The 31-year-old southpaw Moore (27-2, 22 KOs), from Guyana, is
the reigning PABA and WBC CABOFE super bantamweight champion, as
well as the former NABA, Guyanese and CABOFE bantamweight
titlist.
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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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Billy's Boxing Blog
Top Rank On Manny Vs. Shane, "Its Done!" |
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By William Trillo
Not that I didn't believe the May 7th bout was official or not,
but I wanted to hear it directly from Top Rank themselves and
not post something just because some ape did. So this morning I
contacted Top Ranks Lee Samuels to inquire about the Pacquiao
vs. Mosley news.
Simply put Lee stated, "It's Done."
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Seasons Greetings From Librado Andrade |
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By William Trillo
With 2010 winding down and the New Year upon us Super
Middleweight Librado Andrade is staying in shape and getting
ready for a huge 2011. With his recent jump in the WBC ranking
all the way up to # 3 Andrade is looking to make another run at
the title next year. Pound4Pound caught up with Andrade and got
in a quick interview with the popular fighter.
William Trillo: Librado, the fans are always asking me,
"What is going on with Librado, when is he fighting again?" So,
tell your fans what is going on with you.
Librado Andrade: We are just waiting to see what's going on
with this scramble in The Super Six and the other Champions at
Super Middle. I most definitely want the best fights possible, I
want to become a world champion and I want to earn a good
living. There is always a lot of talk about this or that, but we
are waiting for the right opponent and the right opportunity. We
want the biggest and best out there.
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IBF Enquires About Peter vs. Adamek
Showdown As Part Of Heavyweight Tourney |
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On Monday, Lindsey E. Tucker, Jr., Championship
Chairman of the IBF/USBA sent a letter to representatives of
former WBC Heavyweight Champion Samuel Peter, as well as
representatives of former cruiserweight/light heavyweight
champion and current heavyweight contender Tomasz Adamek
inquiring if the two would be available to fight for the #2 spot
in their rankings.
The winner of the proposed bout would then fight the winner of a
box-off between "Fast" Eddie Chambers and Derrick Rossy (who
will battle for the #1 position) for the mandatory shot at IBF
champion Wladimir Klitschko.
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David Diaz Returns Jan. 28 |
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Chicago’s WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT professional
boxing series kicks off the New Year with a bang in its 15th
installment as former WBC Lightweight Champion David Diaz
returns to battle in the main event on Friday, January 28th at
the UIC Pavilion.
“This event represents 8 Count Productions’ thirteenth year
promoting monthly boxing shows in Chicago. We’re honored that
Chicagoland sports fans have seen fit to support us throughout
the years” said Pesoli.
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Don King's Annual Turkey Tour
Distributes 15,000 Holiday Turkeys |
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Promoter Don King has continued his 46-year
tradition of giving away turkeys to families during the holiday
season with 15,000 birds distributed to those in need during his
annual “Turkey Tour” that made stops this year in Cleveland,
South Florida, New Jersey and New York.
Four thousand turkeys were distributed near King’s Deerfield
Beach, Fla., headquarters, fanning out to the cities of Miami,
Little Haiti, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach; over 5,000
birds were handed out in King’s birthplace city of Cleveland and
in nearby Orwell, Ohio; and 3,000 turkeys were made available to
those in need in both New York and New Jersey.
“Of all the traditions I have taken part in during my life, none
has brought more joy to me than the spirit of giving that takes
place during our annual Turkey Tour,” King said. “No matter how
good or bad it is perceived to be for most Americans during the
holidays, there are always people in need. It has been my
experience that a turkey on the table brings families and
communities together with much joy.”
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WBO Gives Bikes & Toys To Children Of Centro
Sor Isolina Ferre In Ponce, Puerto Rico |
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Photo: Norma Nieves - WBO
For The 12th year in a row, WBO made
their traditional bikes and toys giveaway to the kids
and children of the Centro Sor Isolina in Ponce. Present
for the ceremony were World Champions Miguel Cotto and
Wilfredo Vazquez Jr., along with president Francisco "Paco"
Valcarcel as part of the "Kids Drug Free" program.
Cotto and Vazquez Jr. shared with the children and gave
the bikes and toys to hundreds of kids from Ponce. Other
boxers as former Champions Alfredo Escalera and Alex
Sanchez along with prospects Cesar Seda Jr., Luis Cruz,
Marcos Jimenez, Jayson Velez, Abner Cotto, Miguel
Marrero, Carlos Navarez, Juan Gonzalez and Jonathan
Vidal also participated in the event.
Over 100 bikes and more than 600 toys were awarded to
the kids and children.
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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
Notes In The Aftermath |
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By William Trillo
Just a few quick notes now that Pascal vs. Hopkins is 3 days
behind us.
Note # 1
I contacted Golden Boy’s Richard Schaefer on Tuesday and he said
the time to talk has past and the time to protest is now. Simply
put Schaefer said, “The protest is being filed today. There are
many grounds but I don’t want to get into them.”
Note # 2
The WBC’S Mauricio Sulaiman told me that “El Presidente” Jose
Sulaiman returned to Mexico with the Diamond Belt firmly in his
hand. Because of the draw on Saturday night the belt was not
awarded.
Note # 3
I wonder if The Ring Magazine (and their owners) would like to
have done the same with their belt on Saturday night. If you
think The Ring would not revoke the belt they awarded to Jean
Pascal …then you need to think again!
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Holyfield Returns To Ring Jan. 22
For ‘Redemption In America’ |
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Living legend Evander “The Read Deal” Holyfield
returns to the ring January 22, headlining “Redemption In
America: The Journey Begins Now” Pay-Per-View Event, live from
America’s resort, The Greenbrier’s Colonial Hall, in White
Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
Holyfield (43-10-2, 218 KOs) will defend his World Boxing
Federation heavyweight title against battled-tested veteran
Sherman “The Tank” Williams (34-11-2, 19 KOs) in the 12-round
main event.
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Hopkins Reflects On Robbery |
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Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins knew going to
Quebec, Canada could prove fatal for a history-making victory
over Jean Pascal if the fight was close. In fact he knew this
from his own experience when, almost 16 years to the date of
Saturday night's robbery, he received a similar verdict in
Quito, Ecuador on December 17, 1994 when he battled Segundo
Mercado to a similar draw decision for his first-ever title
challenge.
The outcry from that fight led to an immediate rematch between
Hopkins and Mercado, which took place April 29, 1995, less than
five months from the original fight. With fight stats from
Saturday night clearly in his favor, as well as the majority of
media reports and fan outcry backing Hopkins' assessment of the
outcome, a rematch between Hopkins and Pascal should be
scheduled immediately.
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World Boxing Council Ratings – Dec. 2010 |
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WELTERWEIGHT (147-66.678)
CHAMPION: ANDRE BERTO (US)
WBA CHAMPION: Vyacheslav Senchenko (Ukraine)
IBF CHAMPION: Jan Zaveck (Germany)
WBO CHAMPION:
Contenders:
WBC SILVER CHAMPION: Selcuk Aydin (Turkey)
WBC INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION: Phil Lo Greco (Italy)
1. Floyd Mayweather (US)
2. Selcuk Aydin (Turkey) SILVER
3. Ionut Dan Ion (Romania/Canada)
4. Mike Jones (US) AMERICA
5. Alfonso Gomez (Mexico)
6. Sebastian Lujan (Argentina)
7. Brad Solomon (US) LATINO
8. Jesus Soto Karass (Mexico)
9. Vitaliy Demyanenko (Kazakhstan)
10. Luis Carlos Abregu (Argentina) FESUBOX
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Shaw & Margules Congratulate
Their Trio Of Young Punchers |
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Gary Shaw of Gary Shaw Productions and Leon
Margules of Warriors Boxing wish to congratulate the members of
their "Power Surge" trio of young sluggers.
In the past three weeks all three fighters, "Next Puerto Rican
Superstar" Jonathan "Mantequilla" Gonzalez, former world amateur
champion Vilier Quinones and former Puerto Rican National Boxing
Team member Jorge Maysonet have all won their fights by
impressive knockout.
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Leon ‘Solid’ Williams Teams Up With Johnny Eames |
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Ahead of his upcoming title defense BBBofC
Southern Area Cruiserweight Champion Leon ‘Solid’ Williams has
switched his training base to the Ultrachem TKO Gym in Canning
Town following his recent signing with Johnny Eames to head up
his new training team.
The highly popular 27 year old from Streatham, who secured the
Southern Area title after convincingly out pointing
Walthamstow’s JJ Ojuederie back in October, first came to
national prominence following his magnificent performance on the
highly popular Sky sports televised Prizefighter series.
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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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St. Patty's Day In Montreal
Twin Title Bill Features Bute & Molitor
St-Juste & Miranda Round Out Card |
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By Daniel Cloutier
At a press conference today InterBox confirmed my news wrote in
Québec City this weekend, that the Irish Brian Magee, the
European champion, will fight Lucian Bute March 19th at Bell
Centre. On the undercard, will be Steve Molitor, who will defend
his IBF super bantamweight title, in a rematch with the South
Africain Takalani Ndlovu and Renan St-Juste vs. Edison Miranda
in a Super Middleweight slugfest.
Jean Bédard, InterBox boss, said, "It will be our first
St-Patrick boxing show. The atmosphere in the Bell Center will
be great, because Bute is fighting a pure Irishman, who lives in
Belfast, North Ireland."
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Doubleheader: Sylvester vs. Bouadla,
Cunningham vs. Licina Set For Jan. 22 |
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Team Sauerland will kick off 2010 with a world
title doubleheader in Neubrandenburg, Germany on January 22nd.
IBF Middleweight Champion Sebastian Sylvester (34-3-1, 16 KOs)
will make a fourth defence of his title when he takes on
Frenchman Mehdi Bouadla (21-3, 10 KOs). IBF Cruiserweight
Champion Steve Cunningham will also defend his crown against
mandatory challenger Enad Licina. “We are thrilled to kick off
the new year with a big bang,” said Chris Meyer, Team
Sauerland´s General Manager. “The fans in Neubrandenburg have
seen many exciting fights and I am sure that both title clashes
will be very entertaining. More than half of the tickets have
already been sold now.”
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Liver cirrhosis - Sinan Samil Sam hospitalized |
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Turkish boxing idol Sinan Samil Sam is in
intensive care in Istanbul. The former two-time European
heavyweight champion and WBC international champion vomitted
blood last Wednesday and was directly taken to the hospital. His
doctor Dilek Oguz informed the media today that Sam’s condition
is critical and that he urgently needs liver transplantation.
"I called the hospital but couldn’t speak to Sinan directly",
said long-time friend, manager and promoter Ahmet Oner. "I wish
him only the best and hope that he can overcome this very
serious illness. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his
family."
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Billy’s Boxing Blog (& Mail Pouch)
“Pulp For The Cats” |
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By William Trillo
Everyone had as good a night of sleep as
one can get in Quebec City after a World Title bout that
ended in a Draw, and when the sun rose on the Canadian
Province Sunday morning it was agreed that the fighters,
promoters and the WBC President would meet with the
media for a lunchtime press conference at the 5 Star
Hotel Château Bonne Entente.
But as our good friend and Montreal Journalist Daniel
Cloutier revealed, “Today, Jean Pascal, his trainer Marc
Ramsay, Yvon Michel, Richard Schaefer, Bernard Hopkins
and his trainer, Nazzim Richardson, were supposed to be
at the Château Bonne Entente for the post press
conference, but the Golden Boy group did not show up.”
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Promoter Ahmet Oner Demands Less Politics, More Focus On The
Sport: "Let's Get Back To Boxing!" |
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With his Cuban heavyweight contender Odlanier
Solis in line to face WBC champ Vitali Klitschko after beating
Ray Austin in Miami on Friday, promoter Ahmet Oner should be one
of the happiest people in boxing. But the ARENA-CEO seems far
less satisfied than expected because of the state he sees his
beloved sport in at the moment.
"When I learned about the official scores after nine rounds of
Solis vs. Austin I was shocked", says Oner. "I saw Solis winning
the fight easily. He connected with the harder and cleaner
shots, landed more punches and was putting pressure on Austin
for the whole fight. In addition to that he knocked Austin down
in the fifth. He might have given away a mid-round or two when
he was not as active as he could have been – although Austin
never did enough to win a specific round – but I clearly saw
Solis winning the fight. Then I heard that one judge had Austin
leading by two points after the ninth and another one scoring it
a draw up to that point. That freaked me out. Are you kidding
me?" Click
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Huck Defeats Lebedev, Hernandez Blitzes Ismailov |
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Photos: Photo Wende
WBO Cruiserweight Champion Marco
“Captain” Huck (31-1, 23 KOs) made a fifth successful
title defense in Berlin on Saturday night when he
clinched a split decision victory over mandatory
challenger Denis Lebedev (21-1, 16 KOs). After 12 brutal
and bruising rounds, Huck was ahead 115-113 on two
cards, while the third judge ruled it 116-112 in favor
of the previously unbeaten Russian. “It was a tough
fight, Lebedev was a very, very strong opponent,” Huck
said. “I cracked my rib in the fourth round and whenever
I threw a punch in the following it hurt like being
stuck with a knife. But I hung in there and showed my
big heart. I did not give up and kept fighting. That is
what being a champion is all about.”
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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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Jean Pascal & Bernard Hopkins
Battle To Majority Draw |
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Photos: Tom Casino - SHOWTIME
Sixteen years after swearing off fights
outside of America because of a draw against Segundo
Mercado in Quito, Ecuador, history repeated itself for
Bernard Hopkins. Though dropped twice early in the bout
– as he was against Mercado – by World Boxing Council
(WBC) Light Heavyweight champion Jean Pascal, the
45-year-old Hopkins battled back in the teacher vs.
student fight with an energetic veteran performance. In
the end, Hopkins was one scorecard short of making
history as the oldest boxer to win a major title as the
fight was ruled a majority draw.
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Quick Saturday Night Results |
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Max Schmeling Halle, Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin,
Germany
Promoter: Sauerland Event
Cruiserweight Marco Huck Split Decisions Denis Lebedev over 12
112-116 | 115-113 | 115-113
WBO cruiserweight title (supervisor: Andrew Smale)
Caliente Racetrack, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Promoter: Box Latino
Light welterweight Erik Morales Decisions Francisco Lorenzo over
12
116-111 | 114-113 | 115-112
WBC Silver light welterweight title
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