|
|
Billy’s Boxing Blog
Cozumel Closing Thoughts |
|
|
By William Trillo
Okay, so fight night in Mexico this past
Saturday night didn’t go exactly as planned, that goes
without saying. But in all honesty the rest of the week
went beautifully.
The resort town of Cozumel was ready for the show and
with a fight card a dozen bouts deep there was no doubt
the island was in store for more boxing here than ever
before. But even those with a keen sense of boxing
betting insight could not have predicted how the Main
Event battle would eventually turn out.
We arrived onto the island on Monday afternoon, the
people were friendly and the sunset was like a painting
without flaw.
Click Here For
Full Blog
|
|
|
Sillakh: "They Can't Hide Forever" |
|
WBC #2 ranked light heavyweight Ismayl Sillakh
(17-0 14KO) calls former champion Jean Pascal's excuses to back
out of a WBC-ordered showdown against him transparent.
"They can't hide from me forever," said Sillakh of fellow top
light heavies Jean Pascal (WBC #3 ranked), Chad Dawson (WBC #1
ranked), and Bernard Hopkins (WBC champion). "Enough excuses.
Just get in the ring and fight. We're fighters."
Click
Here For More
|
|
|
Amir Khan & Richard Schaefer
Teleconference Transcript |
|
Richard Schaefer: I know it's a holiday
week for many and I really appreciate that you guys are taking
time out of your schedule. I'd like make some opening marks,
remarks, walk you quickly through where we stand and what the
next steps are, um, as it relates to Amir and the fight and
everything, and then turn it over for Amir for some comments and
then opening it up for questions.
Well, first of all let me state that the purpose of this call is
in no way or shape to attack or question the performance of
Lamont Peterson and his team. I think Lamont fought a very good
fight, it was an exciting fight. In fact, many people feel it
was another fight of the year candidate, so this is absolutely
nothing about taking anything away from Lamont Peterson. It is
simply to look at the facts, present the facts, and give the
people involved an opportunity to correct their mistakes. It's
basically about doing the right thing.
Click
Here For More
|
|
|
Sampson Boxing Congratulates Javier Fortuna
For His 'Graduation' Against Roman |
|
Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing wishes to
congratulate his up-and-coming featherweight sensation Javier
"El Abejon " Fortuna (18-0, 13 KOs) for taking the biggest step
of his young career in beating Juarez, Mexico's former world
title challenger Miguel Roman (38-8, 28 KOs).
Making the second defense of his WBC Youth Intercontinental
featherweight title at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino on
Friday night, Fortuna dropped Roman in round one and then held
off a late rally to win by unanimous decision (97-90, 96-91 and
96-92).
Click Here For More
|
|
|
Pantera Miranda Returns With Big Victory;
Now Stalking Cleverly
"Cleverly will feel stupid when I'm done with him." |
|
One of boxing's hardest punchers and most
exciting warriors, Edison "Pantera" Miranda (35-6, 30 KOs),
fresh off a sensational TKO win over WBO #7 light heavyweight
Kariz Kariuki on Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic
City, is already back in the gym looking and forward to his next
bout.
"I felt really good in there. Probably the best I have felt in
years," said the energized Miranda. "I trained hard and was in
great shape. Kariz hit me a few times, but I was able to walk
right through them. I knew I could hurt him with the left and as
soon as I saw the opportunity I took advantage of it."
Click Here For More
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
Mayweather Gets 90 Days In Jail |
|
Las Vegas Judge Melissa Saragosa sentenced Floyd
Mayweather Jr. today giving the fighter 90 days to serve in
jail. Floyd was also told, stay out of trouble and to attend a
long term domestic violence program. He is to pay a $500 fine,
perform 100 hours of community service and 6 months of jail time
3 of which are suspended. Mayweather is to surrender by January
6th.
|
|
|
Billy’s Boxing Blog & Mail Pouch
Room To Move |
|
By William Trillo
Hello William,
Well, I didn’t imagine I’d be thinking to myself Sunday morning…
“Gee, I’m sure glad I couldn’t make it to Cozumel for Librado’s
fight that would have been a total waste of time.”
Honestly, that’s not exactly what I was thinking. It would have
been great to see Librado, whether the fight went on or not, and
I’ve never been to Cozumel. Cozumel looks way more inviting this
time of year than Montreal or Copenhagen! I’m afraid I just
couldn’t pull off the trip.
Click Here For Full Blog
|
|
|
Andre Ward & Virgil Hunter's Success Could Land Them Fighter &
Trainer Of The Year Awards |
|
It has been a tremendously successful 2011 for
Andre Ward (25-0, 13 KOs), who after a twenty-six month journey
is now the Super Six World Boxing Classic champion; the WBA
champion; the WBC champion; the Ring magazine champion and the
No. 1 Super Middleweight in the world.
Right there with him, is Ward's crafty veteran trainer and
godfather of 18 years, Virgil Hunter, who like Ward is soft
spoken, but filled with wisdom. Hunter recognized the talent and
drive in Andre from the moment he walked into his gym. Virgil
began training the 9-year old Ward and guided him to a gold
medal in the 2004 Olympics.
Click Here For
More
|
|
|
Lewkowicz Congratulates Jackson & Rogers |
|
Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing wishes to
congratulate his two Virgin Islands-based junior middleweights
for their impressive victories on Friday night at the Mandalay
Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
Fighting in front of a huge crowd of boxing dignitaries,
undefeated power puncher John Jackson (12-0, 11 KOs) scored a
TKO 6 over formerly undefeated Keandre Leatherwood (9-1, 6 KOs)
to win the vacant WBC Youth World light middleweight title and
Samuel Rogers (11-0, 6 KOs) scored a TKO 10 over formerly
undefeated Jamar Freeman (9-1-2, 5 KOs) in a fight for the
vacant WBC FECARBOX light middleweight title.
Click Here For More
|
|
|
Thomas Lamanna Scores Knockout
In Arkansas To Stay Perfect At 6-0 |
|
This past Friday night in Batesville, Arkansas,
Jr. Middleweight prospect Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna scored his
sixth consecutive victory with a second round stoppage over
Ivory Joyner to keep his perfect mark intact.
LaManna hit Joyner with a hard one-two combination that sent the
Arkansas native down and the fight was waved off at 1:16 of
round two.
Click Here
For More
|
|
|
Melson Hits The Jackpot; Knocks Out Lugo In Three |
|
Captain Boyd “Rainmaker” Melson of New York City
scored his seventh victory in as many bouts following a
sensational knockout of Daniel Lugo last Saturday evening at
Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall.
The West Point graduate outboxed his hard charging opponent over
the first two frames, landing cleanly to both the body and head.
In the third, Melson dominated Lugo, before unloading a straight
left followed by a hard right hook which put him down for the
count at 2:01. However, his most powerful moment inside the ring
succeeded the bout.
Click Here
For More
|
|
|
On This Day: Dec 21 |
|
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.
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.
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.
|
|
|
Richard Schaefer’s Thoughts On
Andrade vs. George Situation |
|
By William Trillo
Representatives from Golden Boy were tight lipped after Leon
Margules advised his fighter Donovan George to pull out of his
scheduled fight with Librado Andrade this past Saturday night
but Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer was not so quiet on Monday
morning in Los Angeles.
When asked about his thoughts on the last minute decision by
Margules to pull out of the fight Schaefer said. “Librado came
to fight and I am very disappointed that his opponents came just
to pack their bags. It was very unprofessional and uncalled for
and I hope the IBF will install Librado as the mandatory for
Lucian Bute.”
Click Here For Full Report
|
|
|
Cozumel Short Report |
|
|
By William Trillo
I was hunkered down ringside in Cozumel
on Saturday night and come what may, be it torrential
downpour or brutal heat I was prepared to cover a dozen
scheduled fights. With the night 1/4 of the way through
a team member from Donovan Georges team tapped me on the
shoulder and told me the fight with Andrade was off.
That's all I needed to hear and I packed my gear and
made my way out of the stadium. I did get to cover three
quick hitters though and here are some results and
photos from the portion I did get to shoot.
Click
Here For Full Report
|
|
|
Ortiz vs. Berto II Press Conference |
|
By Barbara Pinnella
Photos: William Trillo
The first press conference for the
much-anticipated Victor Ortiz / Andre Berto II, Repeat
or Revenge, was held this Monday in Los Angeles. The
fight will take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV.
on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.
The always willing to talk manager of Ortiz, Rolando
Arellano, came up to speak, and as usual pulled no
punches. “I will pledge to our fans that Victor will
raise the standard for this fight like never before, and
if Andre thought that he ran into a freight train last
time, this time he will feel the concussion of a nuclear
bomb!
Click Here For Full Report
|
|
|
Daniel Ponce De Leon vs. Omar Estrella Jan. 21 |
|
Tijuana featherweight Omar "Dinamita" Estrella
(15-3-2, 10KOs) has a big opportunity in his near future when on
Saturday, January 21st, he is scheduled to face the former world
champion Daniel Ponce de Leon (41-4, 34KOs) in Mexico City at a
venue to be determined. The ten round bout will be presented by
Golden Boy Promotions in association with Erik Morales' Box
Latino. The main event will be televised live in Mexico by
Televisa.
Click Here For
More
|
|
|
Margules: "Pulling Donovan George
Was Hardest Decision Of My Career" |
|
Leon Margules, President of Warriors Boxing and
co-promoter of super middleweight contender Donovan "Da Bomb"
George (22-1-1, 19 KO's), says pulling George out of his fight
against Librado Andrade was the hardest decision he's had to
make during his career as a promoter... but it was definitely
the right one.
George was scheduled to face the tough veteran Andrade (30-4, 23
KO's) in a 12-round IBF super middleweight title elimination
fight Saturday night at the Froilan Lopez Baseball Field in
Cozumel, Mexico, but a huge discrepancy in the size of the ring
forced Margules to make a very tough call.
Click Here
For More
|
|
|
On This Day: Dec 20 |
|
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.
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.
1986, Norfolk, Virginia:
Pernell Whitaker won a 10 round Decision Over Alfredo
Layne - Non Title.
|
|
|
Billy’s Boxing Blog
Margules Pulls the Ring Out >From Under
Andrade vs. George |
|
By William Trillo
A teary eyed Donovan George walked into Librado Andrade’s side
of the dressing room to apologize for the fight falling out, he
told Andrade he wanted to fight but on the advice of his team
the fight would not go on. The two embraced in a tearful hug and
then went their separate ways into a rainy Cozumel, Mexico
night.
There was no reason for Donovan to apologize, he wanted to fight
and cancelling the show was not his agenda.
The reason for their tears was simple, they are fighters who
wanted to prove they belonged at the top of the Super
Middleweight division and the only way to get there was to
settle it in the ring.
If only it were that easy.
Click Here For Full Blog
|
|
|
Andre Ward Climbs Over Carl Froch
To The Top Of The Super Middleweights,
& Undercard Results from Atlantic City |
|
By Tim Donaldson
It seemed as though it might have been an ominous sign floating
in the air above the ring just before the fight was to start. It
was clear to anyone in Boardwalk Hall, a thick fog hanging in
the building. Surely this is not the first time that fog has
made its way through the open doors into this Atlantic City
landmark, but this time maybe, just maybe, it carried some
meaning to the fight that was about to begin. Fog is not
something too often associated with California. But England?
Froch’s fans were buzzing. This in their eyes was a good omen.
Click
Here For Full Report
|
|
|
On This Day: Dec 19 |
|
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.
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, 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.
|
|
|
Billy's Boxing Blog
Cozumel Report Coming Soon |
|
|
By William Trillo
It's travel day in Mexico and I will soon
be on my way home. As you know by now the fight between
Donovan George and Librado Andrade was cancelled at the
last minute at the behest of George's promoter Leon
Margules because of the size of the ring. I have spoken
to ALL parties concerned in regard to the matter and
will be posting the only comprehensive and complete
report on the matter soon.
I will also have coverage of the 3 fights I photographed
before the night was brought to a halt.
Click Here For Full Blog
|
|
|
Andre Ward Dominates Carl Froch To Claim
Super Six World Boxing Classic Championship |
|
|
Photos: Tom Casino - SHOWTIME
Andre Ward is the Super Six World Boxing
Classic champion and the No. 1 super middleweight in the
world. Ward dominated England’s Carl Froch to win a
unanimous decision by the scores of 118-110, 115-113 two
times in front of 5,626 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic
City, N.J. The victory unified the World Boxing
Association and World Boxing Council super middleweight
titles and also earned Ward The Ring Magazine belt as
well as the inaugural Super Six World Boxing Classic
cup.
Click
Here For More
|
|
|
Results From Oklahoma |
|
|
Photos: Chris Farina - Top Rank
Jesse Roman wins a
6-round unanimous decision against Angel Rodriguez,
Saturday on Top Rank's "Top Rank Live" FSN televised
show from the WinStar World Casino in Thackerville,
Oklahoma.
Roberto Marroquin wins a
10-round unanimous decision against Carlos Valcarcel.
Jose Roman wins an 8-round unanimous
decision against Alejandro Rodriguez.
|
|
|
Ovsepyan Stops Pimentel |
|
It would be a sweet win for Armen Ovsepyan on
Friday night, as the Armenian-born, Russia based fighter claimed
the California State Super Welterweight Title by halting
Mexico's Jorge Pimentel in the Second round of the Showdown
Promotions / UBM Promoted fight card held at the El Faro Plaza
Center in Vernon, California.
Ovsepyan, the stronger fighter visibly battered Pimentel to the
ground twice in the second round, with the stoppage coming at
:59 seconds into the frame.
Click Here For More
|
|
|
Ward Wins Super Six Final By Completely
Outclassing Froch Through 12;
Froch Shows True Class In Defeat,
More Should Take Note |
|
Andre Ward (now 25-0, 13 KO's) not only won the
Super Six Tournament Final, but unified the WBA/WBC Super
Middleweight Titles with a one-sided, dominant performance over
Carl Froch. Each round played out pretty much the same, with
Ward using his ring intelligence to hit and not get hit,
smothering Froch's punches when he could. Froch did help Ward by
fighting Wards and not his own which made Froch look uneasy
throughout the entire bout. Leading up to the fight Froch was as
confident as can be, but when the bell sounded it was a
completely different story. Froch was tense and slow and could
not get a rhythm going whatsoever, missing most of his shots
from far. Ward used that to his advantage, which he would later
state, and simply picked Froch apart.
Click Here
For Full Report
|
|
|
Donovan George PULLS OUT Of Andrade Fight Tonight |
|
Just moments ago, and moments before they were
set to make their ring walks, Don George has pulled out of his
scheduled fight tonight against Librado Andrade in Cozumel,
Mexico.
Stay Tuned, More To Come
|
|
|
Saturday Morning Cozumel Weigh-In |
|
|
By William Trillo
The principles and the third man in the
ring Earl Brown posed before the IBF mandatory next day
weigh-in. According to IBF rules fighters are not
allowed to gain more than 10 pounds after the official
weigh-in. Both fighters made it with ease. Donovan
George weighed 175.6 and Librado Andrade came in at
176.8. With only 8 hours left until fight time there is
little else to do now but wait for the bell to ring.
|
|
|
Final Words With Antonin Décarie |
|
By Jeff Emond Jeffrey
Saturday night in the Pepsi Coliseum of Quebec City, December
17, 2011, welterweight contender Antonin Décarie ( 25-1-0 ) from
Laval,Quebec will take on Victor Lupo Puiu ( 19-1-2 ) of
Toronto, Ontario for the vacant WBC International welterweight
championship. Lupo just came out of his biggest victory of his
career against former WBC light welterweight champion, Junior
Witter in February. Décarie also had an impressive victory over
Shamone Alvarez in the same month. The rivalry between Quebec
and Ontario continue.
Click Here For
Full Report
|
|
|
Rubio Stops Vanda At Mandalay Bay |
|
Fighting in front of a more-than-sold out crowd
filled with boxing royalty, WBC #1 and WBO #3-rated middleweight
Marco Antonio Rubio (53-5-1, 46 KOs) pounded out a workmanlike
TKO 5 over always-tough Matt "The Predator" Vanda (44-14, 24
KOs) on Friday night at the Sampson Boxing in Association with
Promociones del Pueblo night of boxing in the South Pacific
Ballroom at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
Rubio's heavy hands eventually wore down Vanda, who came to
fight but couldn't overcome the power differential. Referee
Kenny Bayless stopped the fight at 2:42 of the fifth when it
became apparent Vanda had stopped fighting back.
Click Here
For More
|
|
|
Morales vs. Garcia Tickets On Sale Today |
|
Tickets for the explosive Jan.28 HBO World
Championship Boxing televised doubleheader featuring Mexico's
future Hall of Famer Erik "El Terrible" Morales defending his
WBC Super Lightweight title against unbeaten number two rated
WBC super lightweight contender Danny "Swift" Garcia and Austin
native James "Mandingo Warrior" Kirkland facing "King" Carlos
Molina, go on sale this Saturday, December 17 at 10:00 a.m. CT.
Priced at $250, $125, $75, $50 and $25, tickets may be purchased
at all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling (800) 745-3000 or online
at
www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available for
purchase at the Reliant Stadium box office south ticket windows.
|
|
|
Jones Demolishes Williams In Oklahoma City |
|
Top-flight welterweight Carson Jones retained his
USBA championship with a sensational fourth round stoppage of
2000 Olympic Silver Medalist Ricardo Williams Thursday evening
at Oklahoma City’s Remington Park.
Backed by a large group of supporters, Jones was in complete
control from the opening bell. The Oklahoma City native decked
his highly touted opponent on three separate occasions, forcing
referee Steve Smoger to halt the contest at 1:21 of round four.
With the victory, Jones put himself in line for world title
shot.
Click Here For More
|
|
|
Hernandez vs. Cunningham II
Set For Feb. 4 in Frankfurt |
|
IBF Cruiserweight Champion Yoan Pablo Hernandez
(25-1, 13 KOs) and Steve Cunningham (24-3, 12 KOs) will meet
again in Frankfurt on February 4. Hernandez had dethroned his
American opponent on October 1, winning a technical decision in
Neubrandenburg. The fight was stopped on cuts, with Hernandez
ahead on the scorecards after scoring a first-round knockdown.
“The rematch will be a real treat for boxing fans,” Team
Sauerland General Manager Chris Meyer said. “Hernandez against
Cunningham, that´s as good as it gets in the cruiserweight
division. Their first fight was a thriller and I am sure the
rematch will be even more exciting.”
In the co-featured main event, Enad Licina (21-3, 11 KOs) will
face former amateur world champion Alexander Alexeev (22-2, 20
KOs) for the vacant European Cruiserweight Title. European Light
Heavyweight Champion Eduard Gutknecht (22-1, 9 KOs) also defends
his title against Viacheslav Uzelkov (25-1, 16 KOs).
|
|
|
On This Day: Dec 17 |
|
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.
|
|
|
Back Flips At Andrade vs. George Weigh-In |
|
|
Report & Photos By William
Trillo
The dolphins were doing back flips at Chankanaab
Park as Librado Andrade and Donovan George were busy hitting the
scales as the made final preparations for their IBF title
eliminator Super Middleweight showdown Saturday night in
Cozumel, Mexico. A good crowd was on hand to watch the entire
"12 Round" card hit the scales and face off one last time before
the showdowns begin.
With the fight of their lives just ahead of them Andrade and
George exchanged a few kind words and then they went their
separate ways to make those all important final preparations for
a fight that could very well come down to these simple
questions...
Click Here
For Full Report
|
|
|
Weights From Atlantic City - SHOWTIME |
|
|
Photo: Tom Casino - SHOWTIME
Carl Froch 167.5 vs. Andre Ward 168
Kell Brook 148 vs. Luis Galarza 147.5
Bowie Tupou 242 vs. Donnell Holmes 226
Edison Miranda 175 vs. Kariz Kariuki 174.5
Yordanis Despaigne 174.5 vs. Cornelius White 173
Boyd Melson 155 vs. Danny Lugo 152.5
John Lennox 224.5 vs. Jeramiah Witherspoon TBA
|
|
|
Weights From Okalhoma |
|
Roberto Marroquin 124 vs. Carlos Valcarcel 124.2
Jose Roman 133.4 vs. Alejandro Rodriguez 133.4
Andy Ruiz 262.6 vs. Theron Johnson 231
Hector Vazquez 147 vs. Julio Cesar Rangel 145.4
Jessie Romab 135.8 vs. Angel Rodriguez 137.2
Ivan Najera 135.2 vs. Jerry Fuentes 134.6
Luis Zarazua 124.2 vs. Guadalupe Perez 123.2
Venue: WinStar World Casino, Thackerville, Oklahoma
Promoter: Top Rank
TV: FSN/Fox Deportes 10 pm et/7 pm pt
|
|
|
Weights From Chicago |
|
Andrzej Fonfara, 172.5 vs. Phil Williams, 172
Viktor Polyakov, 159 vs .Foster Nkodu, 157.5
Luis Santiago, 148 vs. David Laque, 147
Mike Gavronsk, 162 vs. Cesar Martinez, 162
Curtis Tate, 252 vs. Lance Gauch, 280
Daniel Sotelo, 138 vs. Tony Dunaski, 133
Dimar Ortuz, 199 vs. Joe Hancock, 194
Paul Littleton, 165 vs Jose Laguer, 168
8 Count Productions
Windy City Fight Night 20
UIC Pavilion
Chicago, IL
Doors 7pm, First Bell 8pm
Tickets 312-226-5800
|
|
|
Weights From Los Angeles |
|
Vage Suruhan 129.5 vs. Juan Ramon Reyes 130.5
Jesse Villanueva 118.5 vs. Santiago Alonso 118.5
Aalan Martinez 133 vs. Ronald Rodriguez 133.5
Octavio Franco 140.5 vs. Alonzo Loeza 142
Roberto Rios 130.5 vs. Cesar Garcia 130.5
Main Event: Armen Ovsepyan vs. Jorge Pimentel is pacted for
154lbs. (Both fighters will be weighed the day of the fight.
Pimentel, a late replacement was not present for Thursday's
official weigh-in.)
El Faro Plaza Center is located at 4433 South Alameda St.
Vernon, California 90058
Doors open at 7PM, with the first bell at 8PM.
Tickets $30 and $50 dollars, for further information call (323)
233-2261
|
|
|
Weights From Las Vegas |
|
WBC Latino Middleweight
Championship
Marco Antonio Rubio 161.5* vs. Matt Vanda 157.5
*Rubio overweight, cannot win title
Laura Serrano 122.5 vs. Ela Nunez 126
Javier Fortuna 128 vs. Miguel Roman 129.5
John Jackson 153 vs. Keandrae Leatherwood 153
Samuel Rogers 153.5 vs. Jamar Freeman 151.5
Azael Cosio 146.5 vs. Ronnie Warrior Jr. 146
Badou Jack 171 vs. Adam Collins 173
Promoter: Sampson Boxing in Association with Promociones del
Pueblo
Venue: Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada
|
|
|
Top Super Middleweights
Weigh In On Super Six Final |
|
Saturday’s blockbuster super middleweight
showdown between Super Six World Boxing Classic finalists Andre
Ward and Carl Froch has captivated the attention of the boxing
world – especially those in the 168-pound division. Andre
Dirrell, Arthur Abraham, Glen Johnson and Lucian Bute are
predicting World Boxing Association super middleweight champion
Ward (24-0, 13 KOs) will be the last man standing and proudly
lifting the inaugural Super Six World Boxing Classic Cup in
victory come Saturday, Dec. 17, from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic
City, N.J., live on SHOWTIME® (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West
Coast).
Click Here For More
|
|
|
WBO & Puerto Rican Boxers Give Toys &
Bicycles To Kids In
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico |
|
|
Photo: Joel Colon
World Boxing Organization (WBO), former
WBO Welterweight Champion Carlos “El Indio” Quintana and
some Puerto Rican prospects give today toys and bicycles
to the kids at the Yagüez Public Residential Comlex in
Mayagüez as part of their program “Kids Drug Free”.
WBO President, Francisco “Paco” Valcarcel, along with
Quintana, prospects as Luis Orlando del Valle, Victor
Bisbal, Jeffrey Fontanez and amateur female bóxer
Mercedes Alicea, share with the kids giving them
hundreds of toys and 10 bicycles.
|
|
|
Ortiz vs. Berto II Tickets On Sale Sat., Dec. 17 |
|
Since the final bell of rang on April 16, 2011,
boxing fans and the media have been clamoring for a rematch
between Victor Ortiz and Andre Berto. Golden Boy Promotions and
DiBella Entertainment are proud to announce that it's now
official and tickets for "Ortiz vs. Berto II" will go on sale
this SATURDAY, Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. PST. The 12-round welterweight
fight is set for Saturday, Feb. 11 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena
in Las Vegas, Nev. The fight will be televised live on SHOWTIME
Championship Boxing at 10 p.m. EST/PST (delayed on the West
Coast).
Tickets priced at $300, $150, $100 and $50 go on sale Saturday,
Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. PST. and will be sold at all Las Vegas
Ticketmaster locations (select Smith's Food and Drug Centers and
Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person.
To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster
at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at
www.mgmgrand.com or
www.ticketmaster.com.
|
|
|
Alan Sanchez vs. Albert Herrera
Headlines "Solo Boxeo Tecate" Tonight |
|
TeleFutura's "Sólo Boxeo Tecate" will head to the
Woodland Community Center in Woodland, California tomorrow
night, Friday, December 16 for a pre-holiday event featuring
California prospects Alan Sanchez of Fairfield and Alberto
Herrera of Riverside battling it out in an eight round
welterweight main event that will pack some heavyweight
firepower. Plus, unbeaten San Diego lightweight Guy Robb risks
his perfect record against Palm Springs' Hugo Ramos in the six
round co-main event.
Click Here For
More
|
|
|
Steve Molitor's Unfinished Business;
Put Up Or Shut Up Time For Sebastian Gauthier |
|
Two-time world super bantamweight champion Steve
"The Canadian Kid" Molitor has picked out the perfect Christmas
present for provincial rival Sebastian Gauthier, wrapped with a
bow on top and even delivered it to Quebec City. Unfortunately,
at least for now, the gift remains unopened.
Last month in Gauthier's backyard, after Molitor (34-2, 12 KOs)
won a 10-round split decision on the Lucian Bute-Glenn Johnson
card at Pepsi Center in Quebec City, Team Gauthier loudly
complained about an unfair outcome and requested an immediate
rematch. Team Molitor has officially offered a rematch February
11 to Gauthier (21-3, 13 KOs) at Hershey Centre in Mississauga,
Ontario, which is where Steve lives and trains.
Click Here For More
|
|
|
On This Day: Dec 16 |
|
By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Lemoore, California:
Steve Forbes won an 8 round SD over Ricardo Barajas -
Non Title.
Los Angeles, Ca:
Brian Viloria KO'd Angel Priolo in the 7th round - Non
Title.
Librado Andrade TKO'd Thomas Reid in the 4th round - Non
Title.
Hollywood, Florida:
Vic Darchinyan TKO'd Irene Pacheco in the 11th round -
IBF Flyweight Title.
Juan Urango TKO'd Ubaldo Hernandez in the 2nd round -
Vacant Latin American Light-Welterweight Title.
2003, Levallois, France:
Mahar Monshipour TKO'd Jairo Tagliaferro in the 7th
round WBA Super-Bantamweight Title.
Valery Brudov TKO'd Daniel Rowsell in the 1st round -
WBA Cruiserweight Title Eliminator
2000, Neuquen, Argentina:
Francisco Mora TKO'd Ariel Chaves in the 9th round WBO
Latino Light-Middleweight Title.
Mar del Plata , Buenos Aires, Argentina:
Jorge Barrios won a 12 round UD over Laureano Padilla -
WBU Super-Featherweight Title.
Sheffield, England:
Mbulelo Botile TKO'd Paul Ingle in the 12th round - IBF
Featherweight Title.
Ingle underwent brain surgery after this bout, a career
ending injury.
Mauricio Martinez TKO'd Esham Pickering in the 1st round
WBO Bantamweight Title.
Joe Calzaghe TKO'd Richie Woodhall in the 10th round -
WBO Super-Middleweight Title.
Daniel Santos KO'd Neil Sinclair in the 2nd round - WBO
Welterweight Title.
Acelino Freitas TKO'd Daniel Alicea in the 1st round -
Non Title.
|
|
|
Cozumel Open Workout;
Andrade, George & Ornelas Display Their Wares |
|
|
By William Trillo
As the tourists were getting off their
Caribbean Cruise Liners across the street, Librado
Andrade, Donavon George and Enrique Ornelas were
climbing into the ring to entice the sightseeing guests
to come check them out Saturday night in the big Golden
Boy promoted "Round 12" card.
For Andrade and George this one is all about a shot at
the title and to the victor goes the spoils, a crack at
IBF Champ Lucian Bute.
Click
Here For Full Report
|
|
|
“Round 12” Press Conference In Cozumel, Mexico; Andrade & George
Meet For The First Time |
|
|
Report & Photos By William
Trillo
It will all be on the line Saturday night
in an IBF Super Middleweight Title Eliminator Battle as
Librado Andrade (30-4, 23 KO's) and Don "Da Bomb" George
(22-1-1, 19 KO's) will square off in what is sure to be
a no holds barred night of boxing on Mexico’s isle known
as Cozumel.
One local reporter tried to get the fireworks started
early when he told Librado he respected him as a fighter
but hoped he had no respect for George in the ring on
Saturday night.
Click Here For Full Report
|
|
|
400.jpg)
