January 22, 2011
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Monday, December 27, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Holyfield, Williams to box at WVa resort
(From SI.com)
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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) - The Evander Holyfield fight against Sherman "Tank'' Williams will be held at the Greenbrier Resort next month.
The fight will be held at the four-star resort in southeastern West Virginia on Jan. 22. The event will include six other fights.
Holyfield is a four-time heavyweight champion. The 48-year-old boxer says he will keep fighting until he regains the world heavyweight title.
Holyfield also is scheduled to face Denmark's 45-year-old Brian Nielsen in Copenhagen, Denmark, on March 5.
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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) - The Evander Holyfield fight against Sherman "Tank'' Williams will be held at the Greenbrier Resort next month.
The fight will be held at the four-star resort in southeastern West Virginia on Jan. 22. The event will include six other fights.
Holyfield is a four-time heavyweight champion. The 48-year-old boxer says he will keep fighting until he regains the world heavyweight title.
Holyfield also is scheduled to face Denmark's 45-year-old Brian Nielsen in Copenhagen, Denmark, on March 5.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Holyfield wants world champion belt one last time
(From SI.Com)
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) -Evander Holyfield vowed he'll continue to fight until he regains the world heavyweight title.
The 48-year-old former four-time heavyweight champion will face Denmark's 45-year-old Brian Nielsen in Copenhagen on March 5 in a non-title bout.
"My goal is to be the undisputed world champion one more time before I let it go. Once I do that, I sit down,'' he said Thursday. "And until I do that, I continue to fight.''
David Haye and Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko hold the current world heavyweight titles.
Holyfield knocked out Francois Botha last April after losses to Nikolay Valuev and Sultan Ibragimov. He has a career record of 43-10-2, with 28 knockouts.
"The most important thing to me is to fight. I take the fights that are available,'' he said.
Nielsen, who lost to Tyson in 2001, retired in 2003 after an 11-year pro career because of a knee injury that has required several operations.
Nielsen claims to have lost 33 pounds in the past few months but says he needs to drop more weight.
"I know that I have always been fat, but for my own sake I need to look like a boxer for once ... which I have never done before,'' he said, smiling. "I will be in good shape.''
Nielsen's record of 64-2 with 43 KOs is impressive and was noted by Holyfield.
"You don't have a record like that without being good,'' Holyfield said. "I don't worry about the opponent. I am concerned more about me. I am in the best shape.''
Nielsen won the lightly regarded IBO title in 1996 when he stopped Tony La Rosa in the second round in Copenhagen. He also ended 47-year-old former champ Larry Holmes' hopes of a winning another title in a successful defense a year later.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) -Evander Holyfield vowed he'll continue to fight until he regains the world heavyweight title.
The 48-year-old former four-time heavyweight champion will face Denmark's 45-year-old Brian Nielsen in Copenhagen on March 5 in a non-title bout.
"My goal is to be the undisputed world champion one more time before I let it go. Once I do that, I sit down,'' he said Thursday. "And until I do that, I continue to fight.''
David Haye and Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko hold the current world heavyweight titles.
Holyfield knocked out Francois Botha last April after losses to Nikolay Valuev and Sultan Ibragimov. He has a career record of 43-10-2, with 28 knockouts.
"The most important thing to me is to fight. I take the fights that are available,'' he said.
Nielsen, who lost to Tyson in 2001, retired in 2003 after an 11-year pro career because of a knee injury that has required several operations.
Nielsen claims to have lost 33 pounds in the past few months but says he needs to drop more weight.
"I know that I have always been fat, but for my own sake I need to look like a boxer for once ... which I have never done before,'' he said, smiling. "I will be in good shape.''
Nielsen's record of 64-2 with 43 KOs is impressive and was noted by Holyfield.
"You don't have a record like that without being good,'' Holyfield said. "I don't worry about the opponent. I am concerned more about me. I am in the best shape.''
Nielsen won the lightly regarded IBO title in 1996 when he stopped Tony La Rosa in the second round in Copenhagen. He also ended 47-year-old former champ Larry Holmes' hopes of a winning another title in a successful defense a year later.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
MARTINEZ FLATTENS WILLIAMS IN 2ND
(From ESPN)
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Sergio Martinez proved his point and did it as emphatically as a fighter can do.
Eleven months ago he and Paul Williams waged an epic slugfest -- one of the best fights of 2009 -- that many believed Martinez deserved to win. But Williams got the nod on a majority decision.
In the much-anticipated rematch, however, it was a totally different story. Martinez crushed Williams, knocking him out cold with a single, massive overhand left in the second round for the likely knockout of the year on Saturday night before 5,502 at Boardwalk Hall.
The victory probably locked up fighter of the year honors for Martinez in a 2010 in which he decisively outpointed Kelly Pavlik to win the title and then iced Williams.
Martinez, of course, would love to fight either Pacquiao or Mayweather, even though the size difference would be a problem.
"My plan is to have two or three more fights before I retire and would like to have one of them against Pacquiao or Mayweather," said Martinez, wearing a crown on his head and smiling widely during his television interviews. "I want to listen to all offers and see what comes my way."
But for those believing that maybe Pacquiao or even Mayweather would make the attempt to fight him, forget about it. Sanity among sanctioning bodies will come first.
And DiBella is under no illusions that either will fight Martinez, even though he would certainly love to make either fight.
"If you're Pacquiao would you go near him," DiBella said of the eight-division champion. "Martinez will have a problem making fights because that's how f---ing good he is. I know what I got. I got the best fighter in the world."
If Martinez, blooming at age 35, isn't the best fighter in the world, he's damn close. He blew away an elite fighter with a single punch that was reminiscent of the all-time classic knockout Thomas Hearns authored against Roberto Duran -- also in the second round.
Dan Rafael is the boxing writer for ESPN.com. Follow him on Twitter @danrafaelespn
Saturday, November 13, 2010
PACQUIAO DOMINATES MARGARITO
(Iole Column - Yahoo Sports)
ARLINGTON, Texas – Manny Pacquiao was once again masterful, beating Antonio Margarito so frightfully that Margarito’s face looked as it had been pounded repeatedly by a club.
Pacquiao won a unanimous one-sided decision in a blowout from the opening seconds of the fight to capture the World Boxing Council super welterweight title before 41,734 in-awe fans at Cowboys Stadium.
Pacquiao’s title belt, coming against an opponent who had a 17-pound weight advantage when the bell rang, 165-148, was the eighth in his illustrious career. Pacquiao has won world titles at 112, 122, 126, 130, 135, 140, 147 and now 154 pounds.
Judges Jurgen Langos had it 120-109, Glen Crocker had it 118-110 and Oren Schellenberger had it 119-109 for Pacquiao. Yahoo! Sports scored it 120-107 for Pacquiao, giving Pacquiao a 10-8 edge in the 10th round when he dominated tremendously.
Margarito, fighting for the first time in the U.S. since Jan. 24, 2009, when he was caught with an illegal knuckle pad in his gloves before a loss to Shane Mosley, was never in the fight. Pacquiao’s speed was blinding and was the difference in the fight.
Pacquiao was hurt when Margarito landed a combination to the ribs, but he spun off the ropes and landed a three-punch combination to the head. Margarito’s right eye was swollen grotesquely, beginning in the fourth. By the 10th round, the left eye was a slit, too.
Pacquiao was looking at referee Laurence Cole late in the fight, asking him to stop it. Pacquiao said he eased off in the 12th round. “I did my best,” Pacquiao said. “He’s strong. He’s a very tough fighter. I can’t believe [he took those punches].”
Pacquiao’s trainer, Freddie Roach, added, “We didn’t lose a round. I wish they had stopped the fight. They probably ruined his career by not stopping the fight.”
ARLINGTON, Texas – Manny Pacquiao was once again masterful, beating Antonio Margarito so frightfully that Margarito’s face looked as it had been pounded repeatedly by a club.
Pacquiao won a unanimous one-sided decision in a blowout from the opening seconds of the fight to capture the World Boxing Council super welterweight title before 41,734 in-awe fans at Cowboys Stadium.
Pacquiao’s title belt, coming against an opponent who had a 17-pound weight advantage when the bell rang, 165-148, was the eighth in his illustrious career. Pacquiao has won world titles at 112, 122, 126, 130, 135, 140, 147 and now 154 pounds.
Judges Jurgen Langos had it 120-109, Glen Crocker had it 118-110 and Oren Schellenberger had it 119-109 for Pacquiao. Yahoo! Sports scored it 120-107 for Pacquiao, giving Pacquiao a 10-8 edge in the 10th round when he dominated tremendously.
Margarito, fighting for the first time in the U.S. since Jan. 24, 2009, when he was caught with an illegal knuckle pad in his gloves before a loss to Shane Mosley, was never in the fight. Pacquiao’s speed was blinding and was the difference in the fight.
Pacquiao was hurt when Margarito landed a combination to the ribs, but he spun off the ropes and landed a three-punch combination to the head. Margarito’s right eye was swollen grotesquely, beginning in the fourth. By the 10th round, the left eye was a slit, too.
Pacquiao was looking at referee Laurence Cole late in the fight, asking him to stop it. Pacquiao said he eased off in the 12th round. “I did my best,” Pacquiao said. “He’s strong. He’s a very tough fighter. I can’t believe [he took those punches].”
Pacquiao’s trainer, Freddie Roach, added, “We didn’t lose a round. I wish they had stopped the fight. They probably ruined his career by not stopping the fight.”
HAYE STOPS HARRISON - RETAINS WBA HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE
MANCHESTER, England (AP)—David Haye stopped Audley Harrison in the third round to retain his WBA heavyweight title Saturday night.
Haye proved too strong for the 39-year-old Harrison, knocking him down in the third round and causing referee Luis Pabon to stop the first all-British heavyweight title bout in 13 years to prevent further punishment.
Haye promised to spoil’s Harrison’s first major title bout a decade after winning the heavyweight gold medal in the Sydney Olympics, and he delivered quickly in his second title defense.
Harrison, bitter at Haye for ignoring him at his lowest point after helping Haye rise to the top, was more than 40 pounds heavier and two inches taller than Haye, but it didn’t matter to the champion.
Harrison barely brushed Haye in a cautious opening and took more than a minute to even throw a punch as the first round ended in jeers from the sellout 20,000-crowd in MEN Arena.
The second round was marginally better as Haye landed a couple of rights on Harrison, who looked fearful and hesitant.
Haye finally unleashed hooks and cuts at the start of the third round, knocking down Harrison, who took an eight count.
When Haye landed more unanswered heavy blows, Pabon moved in to end a lopsided contest at 1 minute, 53 seconds.
“I was patient,” Haye said. “I knew the jeers would turn into cheers.”
Haye gave Harrison a hug as they met for their post-match news conference and said: “Whatever differences we had, that’s in the past.”
“We made sacrifices to get in the ring,” Haye said. “I came off the better man and was always confident I would do. The fact he wouldn’t look in my eye when I got into the ring told me he didn’t want to engage. I like to look in their eyes and say ‘Let’s do this.’ He wouldn’t do that and was looking everywhere but my eyes.
“I put a lot of money on the third round and lot of my friends and family did.”
Harrison left to more boos, but said his defensive style was part of his tactics.
“I went in there believing I could win. I felt it was my moment but wasn’t to be,” he said. “I thought the crowd were booing both me and David Haye and I was comfortable my plan was coming together. But give credit to David. He’s a puncher and we know that. I didn’t freeze out there. I’m not going to put my chin out there. I’m not a gung-ho type of fighter.
“It’s disappointing, but I’ve no excuses. I had a chance at the world title, but I’ve come up short.”
The knockout was Haye’s 23 in 25 wins, against one loss. Harrison dropped to 27-5.
Haye has set his sights on a unification bout with the Klitschko brothers. Wladimir, the IBF champion, looks a more likely option before WBC champ Vitali.
“Once they see the numbers and that I am the main man and there’s nobody else to fight,” said the 30-year-old Haye. “I can’t promise anything. I’ve dealt with these guys before. But I will do everything in my power to make this happen. It has to happen in 2011.”
Haye proved too strong for the 39-year-old Harrison, knocking him down in the third round and causing referee Luis Pabon to stop the first all-British heavyweight title bout in 13 years to prevent further punishment.
Haye promised to spoil’s Harrison’s first major title bout a decade after winning the heavyweight gold medal in the Sydney Olympics, and he delivered quickly in his second title defense.
Harrison, bitter at Haye for ignoring him at his lowest point after helping Haye rise to the top, was more than 40 pounds heavier and two inches taller than Haye, but it didn’t matter to the champion.
Harrison barely brushed Haye in a cautious opening and took more than a minute to even throw a punch as the first round ended in jeers from the sellout 20,000-crowd in MEN Arena.
The second round was marginally better as Haye landed a couple of rights on Harrison, who looked fearful and hesitant.
Haye finally unleashed hooks and cuts at the start of the third round, knocking down Harrison, who took an eight count.
When Haye landed more unanswered heavy blows, Pabon moved in to end a lopsided contest at 1 minute, 53 seconds.
“I was patient,” Haye said. “I knew the jeers would turn into cheers.”
Haye gave Harrison a hug as they met for their post-match news conference and said: “Whatever differences we had, that’s in the past.”
“We made sacrifices to get in the ring,” Haye said. “I came off the better man and was always confident I would do. The fact he wouldn’t look in my eye when I got into the ring told me he didn’t want to engage. I like to look in their eyes and say ‘Let’s do this.’ He wouldn’t do that and was looking everywhere but my eyes.
“I put a lot of money on the third round and lot of my friends and family did.”
Harrison left to more boos, but said his defensive style was part of his tactics.
“I went in there believing I could win. I felt it was my moment but wasn’t to be,” he said. “I thought the crowd were booing both me and David Haye and I was comfortable my plan was coming together. But give credit to David. He’s a puncher and we know that. I didn’t freeze out there. I’m not going to put my chin out there. I’m not a gung-ho type of fighter.
“It’s disappointing, but I’ve no excuses. I had a chance at the world title, but I’ve come up short.”
The knockout was Haye’s 23 in 25 wins, against one loss. Harrison dropped to 27-5.
Haye has set his sights on a unification bout with the Klitschko brothers. Wladimir, the IBF champion, looks a more likely option before WBC champ Vitali.
“Once they see the numbers and that I am the main man and there’s nobody else to fight,” said the 30-year-old Haye. “I can’t promise anything. I’ve dealt with these guys before. But I will do everything in my power to make this happen. It has to happen in 2011.”
Friday, October 29, 2010
Trainer hints at Pacquiao loss vs. Margarito
(From Manilla Bulletin)
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If Manny Pacquiao’s showing against Ghanaian Joshua Clottey will be used as a gauge of how he’ll measure up against Antonio Margarito next month, then the Filipino boxer might find himself on the losing end this time.
This is what famed boxing trainer and ESPN sports analyst/commentator Teddy Atlas sees when Pacquiao and Margarito meet each other for the first time at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Texas on November 13.
"Manny Pacquiao is going to get beaten by Antonio Margarito on November 13," Atlas said in his Boxing News episode. "I wouldn't be surprised if Margarito knocked him out.”
Pacquiao retained his World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight belt via a unanimous decision over Clottey last March, also at the Cowboys Stadium.
"Clottey, during the whole fight — and of course I'm exaggerating to make a point — during the whole fight if he threw six punches, maybe it was 10 — but if he threw six punches, four of them landed. And they were uppercuts. Pacquaio's eye was almost closed,” Atlas continues.
Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach continues to believe that the upcoming fight against the taller and bigger Margarito will be a breeze for his prized fighter as he (Pacquiao) starts getting back into his old, deadly self after resuming camp at the Wild Card Boxing gym in Hollywood.
“Margarito is tall and strong and he fought his entire career at welterweight and middleweight, but that does not matter for Manny. Manny’s speed is going to win this fight. Margarito is slow,” Roach says in an interview cited by Jhonny Gonzales. “It’s true that he (Margarito) is strong, but he’s very slow. This is going to be an easy day for us.”
Pacquiao, however, has a different opinion.
“Margarito has a record that I respect. He is big and very strong. He has a good chin and he’s very aggressive, but I’ve fought bigger fighters and I’ve managed to win these fights,” the 31-year-old Pacquiao tells. “I respect Margarito. It will not be easy, but I know I will win.”
Pacquiao even emphasized that his life as a boxer isn’t hampered by his dual duty as congressman of Sarangani province in Mindanao.
“My political career is something I do with great responsibility. I didn’t fight since March but I’ve always been in the gym without losing sight of what I have to do,” he says.
“For me, boxing is my job, and Congress is a public activity.”
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If Manny Pacquiao’s showing against Ghanaian Joshua Clottey will be used as a gauge of how he’ll measure up against Antonio Margarito next month, then the Filipino boxer might find himself on the losing end this time.
This is what famed boxing trainer and ESPN sports analyst/commentator Teddy Atlas sees when Pacquiao and Margarito meet each other for the first time at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Texas on November 13.
"Manny Pacquiao is going to get beaten by Antonio Margarito on November 13," Atlas said in his Boxing News episode. "I wouldn't be surprised if Margarito knocked him out.”
Pacquiao retained his World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight belt via a unanimous decision over Clottey last March, also at the Cowboys Stadium.
"Clottey, during the whole fight — and of course I'm exaggerating to make a point — during the whole fight if he threw six punches, maybe it was 10 — but if he threw six punches, four of them landed. And they were uppercuts. Pacquaio's eye was almost closed,” Atlas continues.
Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach continues to believe that the upcoming fight against the taller and bigger Margarito will be a breeze for his prized fighter as he (Pacquiao) starts getting back into his old, deadly self after resuming camp at the Wild Card Boxing gym in Hollywood.
“Margarito is tall and strong and he fought his entire career at welterweight and middleweight, but that does not matter for Manny. Manny’s speed is going to win this fight. Margarito is slow,” Roach says in an interview cited by Jhonny Gonzales. “It’s true that he (Margarito) is strong, but he’s very slow. This is going to be an easy day for us.”
Pacquiao, however, has a different opinion.
“Margarito has a record that I respect. He is big and very strong. He has a good chin and he’s very aggressive, but I’ve fought bigger fighters and I’ve managed to win these fights,” the 31-year-old Pacquiao tells. “I respect Margarito. It will not be easy, but I know I will win.”
Pacquiao even emphasized that his life as a boxer isn’t hampered by his dual duty as congressman of Sarangani province in Mindanao.
“My political career is something I do with great responsibility. I didn’t fight since March but I’ve always been in the gym without losing sight of what I have to do,” he says.
“For me, boxing is my job, and Congress is a public activity.”
Saturday, September 11, 2010
KLITSCHKO DEFENDS AGAINST PETER IN REMATCH!
By Tom Hatheway
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September 11, 2010
KLITSCHKO STOP PETER!
Ring Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko dominated Sam Peter via 10th round TKO in a rematch from 2005. He also defended his IBF, IBO, and WBO titles.
The bout was basically a mismatch; with the champ in control all of the way. In the end Peter’s eyes were heavily swollen, and is now 0-3 against the brothers from Ukraine. The score here was 90-81. Klitschko, 246 is now 55-3 (49), while Peter, 241 drops to 34-4 (27).
Who is up next this year for Wladimir, 34? Possibly Adamek or Valuev. They are the only possible choices unless he wants to wait until next year for Haye or Povetkin who have bouts already lined up for this fall.
As for Peter, 30, it’s back in line with the slew of other contenders. Maybe a matchup with Haye or Holyfield sometime next spring? Could be possible. Especially if Haye keeps dodging the Klitschkos.
Report of the Bout
Round 1:
WK comes out jabbing, pawing with it as SP was ineffective. WK landed a nice right late in the round: Score 10-9 WK.
Round 2:
SP comes out more aggressive, WK nice jab right combo, another big right stuns SP. Another right again, WK in the flow now. Great round for WK as he worked off the jab-right combo. Score 20-18.
Round 3:
SP can’t get close to the champ. WK lands a nice combo as he’s finding his range. This is more of the same. Score: 30-27.
Round 4:
Bout is reminiscent of Vitali-Peter from 2008. Dominance. WK lands a nice overhand right, and is busier though out this round. Score: 40-36.
Round 5:
WK blocks SP’s left with his right effectively and then continues to control the action for the remainder of the round. Score: 50-45.
Round 6:
SP lands a nice body shot early. WK continues with his plan. Score: 60-54.
Round 7:
Pace starts out much quicker this round. WK lands nice 1-2 combo. SP’s right eye is swelling to the point of hindrance. A good round for WK. It’s just a matter of time now before this is over. Score: 70-63.
Round 8:
Peter looks done. Another round for WK. Score: 80-72.
Round 9:
WK continues on with some nice short punches to control the action. Score: 90-81.
Round 10:
Klitschko starts with a nice combo. Follows with a good left. Then a big left, then right. Multiple combinations of hooks and uppercuts. Peter is down. And out. Fight is over as referee Robert Byrd stops it at 1:22.
Stats: This was Klitschko’s 9th defense of his IBF title dating back to 2006. He also held the WBO title from 2000-2003, making 5 defenses. Sam Peter was briefly WBC champion in 2008 before losing his title to brother Vitali.
Tom Hatheway
hathewayboxing@yahoo.com
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September 11, 2010
KLITSCHKO STOP PETER!
Ring Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko dominated Sam Peter via 10th round TKO in a rematch from 2005. He also defended his IBF, IBO, and WBO titles.
The bout was basically a mismatch; with the champ in control all of the way. In the end Peter’s eyes were heavily swollen, and is now 0-3 against the brothers from Ukraine. The score here was 90-81. Klitschko, 246 is now 55-3 (49), while Peter, 241 drops to 34-4 (27).
Who is up next this year for Wladimir, 34? Possibly Adamek or Valuev. They are the only possible choices unless he wants to wait until next year for Haye or Povetkin who have bouts already lined up for this fall.
As for Peter, 30, it’s back in line with the slew of other contenders. Maybe a matchup with Haye or Holyfield sometime next spring? Could be possible. Especially if Haye keeps dodging the Klitschkos.
Report of the Bout
Round 1:
WK comes out jabbing, pawing with it as SP was ineffective. WK landed a nice right late in the round: Score 10-9 WK.
Round 2:
SP comes out more aggressive, WK nice jab right combo, another big right stuns SP. Another right again, WK in the flow now. Great round for WK as he worked off the jab-right combo. Score 20-18.
Round 3:
SP can’t get close to the champ. WK lands a nice combo as he’s finding his range. This is more of the same. Score: 30-27.
Round 4:
Bout is reminiscent of Vitali-Peter from 2008. Dominance. WK lands a nice overhand right, and is busier though out this round. Score: 40-36.
Round 5:
WK blocks SP’s left with his right effectively and then continues to control the action for the remainder of the round. Score: 50-45.
Round 6:
SP lands a nice body shot early. WK continues with his plan. Score: 60-54.
Round 7:
Pace starts out much quicker this round. WK lands nice 1-2 combo. SP’s right eye is swelling to the point of hindrance. A good round for WK. It’s just a matter of time now before this is over. Score: 70-63.
Round 8:
Peter looks done. Another round for WK. Score: 80-72.
Round 9:
WK continues on with some nice short punches to control the action. Score: 90-81.
Round 10:
Klitschko starts with a nice combo. Follows with a good left. Then a big left, then right. Multiple combinations of hooks and uppercuts. Peter is down. And out. Fight is over as referee Robert Byrd stops it at 1:22.
Stats: This was Klitschko’s 9th defense of his IBF title dating back to 2006. He also held the WBO title from 2000-2003, making 5 defenses. Sam Peter was briefly WBC champion in 2008 before losing his title to brother Vitali.
Tom Hatheway
hathewayboxing@yahoo.com
Friday, August 13, 2010
Evander Holyfield says he wants all title belts
(From Detroit Free Press)
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Five-time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield will be fighting to end hunger when he headlines a pay-per-view boxing card in Detroit in November.
Holyfield was in town Thursday to promote his Nov. 5 fight at Joe Louis Arena. Holyfield (43-10-2, 28 knockouts) will face 37-year-old Sherman (The Tank) Williams in a 12-round bout for Holyfield's World Boxing Federation heavyweight title.
Holyfield won the belt with an eighth-round knockout of Francois Botha in Las Vegas in April.
"Everything I became in life, somebody told me I wouldn't," Holyfield said. "Even now at 47 -- I'll be 48 Oct. 19 -- people say I'm too old ... but one of the most important things, I've taken care of myself.
"I'm willing to prove that. If you don't believe me, show up at the ring on the 5th and see another guy go down. ... I will win this fight, and I will be undisputed heavyweight champion. I'm not trying to get one belt. I'm trying to get them all, and then everyone will know there ain't but one champion, and that's me."
A victory over Williams helps set the stage for a fight next year against one of the Klitschko brothers, who are heavyweight champions. Vitali Klitschko is the WBC champion, and Wladimir Klitschko holds the IBF, WBO, IBO titles.
"The best practice is being in the ring," Holyfield said. "I'm honored to get this opportunity to do it for a good cause. We were supposed to fight in Vegas, but we found out the better fit is here in Detroit and happy to be part of it."
Holyfield, who will be the grand marshal for Sunday's NASCAR race in Brooklyn, has teamed up with Forgotten Harvest to raise awareness of people that go hungry every day. Forgotten Harvest collects surplus prepared and perishable food and delivers it for free to 158 emergency food providers in metro Detroit.
Holyfield will donate funds for five meals to Forgotten Harvest for every ticket sold for the Nov. 5, and also will donate money from pay-per-view sales. Local Walgreens stores will begin selling wrist bands that will provide 10 meals to Forgotten Harvest per purchase.
Thomas Hearns showed up to support Holyfield's announcement Thursday. Holyfield, who will train at MotorCity Casino for two weeks leading up to the fight, is hoping other local celebrities join his cause to help feed the hungry.
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Five-time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield will be fighting to end hunger when he headlines a pay-per-view boxing card in Detroit in November.
Holyfield was in town Thursday to promote his Nov. 5 fight at Joe Louis Arena. Holyfield (43-10-2, 28 knockouts) will face 37-year-old Sherman (The Tank) Williams in a 12-round bout for Holyfield's World Boxing Federation heavyweight title.
Holyfield won the belt with an eighth-round knockout of Francois Botha in Las Vegas in April.
"Everything I became in life, somebody told me I wouldn't," Holyfield said. "Even now at 47 -- I'll be 48 Oct. 19 -- people say I'm too old ... but one of the most important things, I've taken care of myself.
"I'm willing to prove that. If you don't believe me, show up at the ring on the 5th and see another guy go down. ... I will win this fight, and I will be undisputed heavyweight champion. I'm not trying to get one belt. I'm trying to get them all, and then everyone will know there ain't but one champion, and that's me."
A victory over Williams helps set the stage for a fight next year against one of the Klitschko brothers, who are heavyweight champions. Vitali Klitschko is the WBC champion, and Wladimir Klitschko holds the IBF, WBO, IBO titles.
"The best practice is being in the ring," Holyfield said. "I'm honored to get this opportunity to do it for a good cause. We were supposed to fight in Vegas, but we found out the better fit is here in Detroit and happy to be part of it."
Holyfield, who will be the grand marshal for Sunday's NASCAR race in Brooklyn, has teamed up with Forgotten Harvest to raise awareness of people that go hungry every day. Forgotten Harvest collects surplus prepared and perishable food and delivers it for free to 158 emergency food providers in metro Detroit.
Holyfield will donate funds for five meals to Forgotten Harvest for every ticket sold for the Nov. 5, and also will donate money from pay-per-view sales. Local Walgreens stores will begin selling wrist bands that will provide 10 meals to Forgotten Harvest per purchase.
Thomas Hearns showed up to support Holyfield's announcement Thursday. Holyfield, who will train at MotorCity Casino for two weeks leading up to the fight, is hoping other local celebrities join his cause to help feed the hungry.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
V. KLITSCHKO RETAINS TITLE
(From Sportinglife.com)
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VITALI WINS IN 10
WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko produced an uninspiring performance as he forced a 10th round stoppage of London-based Pole Albert Sosnowski in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
The Ukrainian, regarded as the best in the division, was typically pedestrian for much of the contest, jabbing at his challenger mechanically.
He forced the finish by stepping up the workrate with a minute left of the 10th, flooring former European champion Sosnowski with a right before referee Jay Nady stepped in.
Klitschko was happy with his performance.
"I was in good form," he said. "Sosnowski is younger than me, but people saw that I did well against him.
"My experience got me through."
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VITALI WINS IN 10
WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko produced an uninspiring performance as he forced a 10th round stoppage of London-based Pole Albert Sosnowski in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
The Ukrainian, regarded as the best in the division, was typically pedestrian for much of the contest, jabbing at his challenger mechanically.
He forced the finish by stepping up the workrate with a minute left of the 10th, flooring former European champion Sosnowski with a right before referee Jay Nady stepped in.
Klitschko was happy with his performance.
"I was in good form," he said. "Sosnowski is younger than me, but people saw that I did well against him.
"My experience got me through."
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
RUIZ RETIRES
Ex-heavyweight champion Ruiz says he's retired
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By STEVE CARP
LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
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After making one final attempt to win the world heavyweight championship, John Ruiz decided it's time to move on.
Ruiz, 38, a two-time former WBA heavyweight champ, announced his retirement Monday. He'll move from Las Vegas to his native Boston, where he'll run a gym and train young fighters.
"It wasn't that hard a decision," said Ruiz, the first Latino to be heavyweight champion. "I've had a great career but it's time for me to turn the page and start a new chapter of my life.
"I want to go home and open a gym where kids will have a place to go, keeping them off of the streets so they can learn to box and build character."
Ruiz was unable to wrest the WBA belt from Englishman David Haye on April 3 in Manchester, England. He was knocked down four times, twice in the first round, and Ruiz's corner stopped the fight in the ninth. Ruiz is 44-9-1 with 30 knockouts.
"It's sad that my final fight didn't work out the way I wanted, but, hey, that's boxing," he said. "I'm proud of what I accomplished."
During an 18-year professional career, Ruiz defeated three world champions -- Evander Holyfield, Hasim Rahman and Tony Tucker. He fought in 12 championship bouts.
"I'm going to miss Las Vegas," said Ruiz, who lived in Southern Nevada for nine years.
Contact reporter Steve Carp at scarp@reviewjournal.com or 702-387-2913.
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By STEVE CARP
LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
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After making one final attempt to win the world heavyweight championship, John Ruiz decided it's time to move on.
Ruiz, 38, a two-time former WBA heavyweight champ, announced his retirement Monday. He'll move from Las Vegas to his native Boston, where he'll run a gym and train young fighters.
"It wasn't that hard a decision," said Ruiz, the first Latino to be heavyweight champion. "I've had a great career but it's time for me to turn the page and start a new chapter of my life.
"I want to go home and open a gym where kids will have a place to go, keeping them off of the streets so they can learn to box and build character."
Ruiz was unable to wrest the WBA belt from Englishman David Haye on April 3 in Manchester, England. He was knocked down four times, twice in the first round, and Ruiz's corner stopped the fight in the ninth. Ruiz is 44-9-1 with 30 knockouts.
"It's sad that my final fight didn't work out the way I wanted, but, hey, that's boxing," he said. "I'm proud of what I accomplished."
During an 18-year professional career, Ruiz defeated three world champions -- Evander Holyfield, Hasim Rahman and Tony Tucker. He fought in 12 championship bouts.
"I'm going to miss Las Vegas," said Ruiz, who lived in Southern Nevada for nine years.
Contact reporter Steve Carp at scarp@reviewjournal.com or 702-387-2913.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Martinez beats Pavlik to claim middleweight title
(From AP)
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.(AP)—Sergio Martinez dominated the final five rounds Saturday night, winning a bloody and impressive unanimous decision over Kelly Pavlik to claim the WBO and WBC middleweight championships.
Martinez (45-2-2) moved up to 160 pounds to challenge Pavlik, who had never been defeated at his natural weight. But the junior middleweight champ put on marvelous display of speed and footwork, battering and frustrating the pride of Youngstown, Ohio.
When the final bell sounded, Martinez ran for the corner and leaped onto the ropes in victory. Pavlik solemnly raised his own arm, his face awash in blood - just as it been at the end of every round after the eighth.
Roberto Ramirez scored it 116-111, Barbara Perez had it 115-111 and Craig Metcalfe had it 115-112, all for Martinez. The Associated Press also scored it 115-112.
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.(AP)—Sergio Martinez dominated the final five rounds Saturday night, winning a bloody and impressive unanimous decision over Kelly Pavlik to claim the WBO and WBC middleweight championships.
Martinez (45-2-2) moved up to 160 pounds to challenge Pavlik, who had never been defeated at his natural weight. But the junior middleweight champ put on marvelous display of speed and footwork, battering and frustrating the pride of Youngstown, Ohio.
When the final bell sounded, Martinez ran for the corner and leaped onto the ropes in victory. Pavlik solemnly raised his own arm, his face awash in blood - just as it been at the end of every round after the eighth.
Roberto Ramirez scored it 116-111, Barbara Perez had it 115-111 and Craig Metcalfe had it 115-112, all for Martinez. The Associated Press also scored it 115-112.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
HOLYFIELD RALLIES TO STOP BOTHA IN 8!
Wins first bout since June 2007...
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(From Associated Press)
47-year-old Holyfield stops Botha in 8th
LAS VEGAS — Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield stopped Frans Botha in the eighth round on Saturday night.
The 47-year-old Holyfield (43-10-2) knocked the 41-year old Botha (47-5-3) down with 2:36 left in the round with a right to the left chin.
Botha beat referee Russell Mora's count, but with 2:05 left Mora stopped the fight with Botha backed into a corner. It was Holyfield's 28th career knockout.
Two judges had Botha ahead 67-66 when the fight was stopped. The other judge had it 69-64 for Holyfield, the former heavyweight champion.
There were only about 2,200 people in the stands at the Thomas & Mack Center, most rooting for Holyfield.
Holyfield briefly lost his balance, stumbling into a corner after a right from Botha with 2:04 left in the second round. After that, Holyfield started taking control.
Botha, a native South African, was warned by the referee twice in the first three rounds for hitting behind the head. Botha also was warned in the first round for a double hit to the head during a clinch.
This was Holyfield's first fight in Las Vegas since 2003, when he lost to James Toney at Mandalay Bay.
Before Saturday Holyfield was only 10-6 in Las Vegas, including the infamous ear-biting incident against Mike Tyson in 1997, when he won by disqualification.
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(From Associated Press)
47-year-old Holyfield stops Botha in 8th
LAS VEGAS — Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield stopped Frans Botha in the eighth round on Saturday night.
The 47-year-old Holyfield (43-10-2) knocked the 41-year old Botha (47-5-3) down with 2:36 left in the round with a right to the left chin.
Botha beat referee Russell Mora's count, but with 2:05 left Mora stopped the fight with Botha backed into a corner. It was Holyfield's 28th career knockout.
Two judges had Botha ahead 67-66 when the fight was stopped. The other judge had it 69-64 for Holyfield, the former heavyweight champion.
There were only about 2,200 people in the stands at the Thomas & Mack Center, most rooting for Holyfield.
Holyfield briefly lost his balance, stumbling into a corner after a right from Botha with 2:04 left in the second round. After that, Holyfield started taking control.
Botha, a native South African, was warned by the referee twice in the first three rounds for hitting behind the head. Botha also was warned in the first round for a double hit to the head during a clinch.
This was Holyfield's first fight in Las Vegas since 2003, when he lost to James Toney at Mandalay Bay.
Before Saturday Holyfield was only 10-6 in Las Vegas, including the infamous ear-biting incident against Mike Tyson in 1997, when he won by disqualification.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
HOLYFIELD LICENSED IN TEXAS
(From USAToday)
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada State Athletic Commission has granted Evander Holyfield's request for a fighter's license.
The one-fight license was granted Monday. It was awarded on the condition that Holyfield would get a retinal inspection before any future fights in Las Vegas.
One board member voted against granting the license, saying he was concerned about the now 47-year-old Holyfield's condition. Raymond Avansino Jr. said he wanted a medical advisory board and neurologist to look at Holyfield's capabilities.
In 2003 Holyfield lost a fight to James Toney at Mandalay Bay.
Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer says Holyfield has come back and proven himself.
Holyfield's fight could come next month against 41-year-old Frans Botha.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada State Athletic Commission has granted Evander Holyfield's request for a fighter's license.
The one-fight license was granted Monday. It was awarded on the condition that Holyfield would get a retinal inspection before any future fights in Las Vegas.
One board member voted against granting the license, saying he was concerned about the now 47-year-old Holyfield's condition. Raymond Avansino Jr. said he wanted a medical advisory board and neurologist to look at Holyfield's capabilities.
In 2003 Holyfield lost a fight to James Toney at Mandalay Bay.
Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer says Holyfield has come back and proven himself.
Holyfield's fight could come next month against 41-year-old Frans Botha.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
FIGHT SCHEDULE 2010 - Q1
JANUARY
23 - JM Lopez TKO 7 S. Luevano (WBO 126)
FEBRUARY
5 - G. Johnson TKO 6 Y. Mack (175)
6 - Valero TKO 10 DeMarco (WBC 135)
6 - Adamek W 12 Estrada (Hvy)
20 - Oquendo TKO 9 D. King (15-18(13)) (Hvy)
MARCH
12 - S. Peter v Aguilera (Hvy)
13 - Pacquiao v Clottey (147)
13 - JL Castillo v A. Gomez (147)
13 - A. Povetkin v tba (Hvy)
20 - W. Klitschko v Chambers (Hvy)
26 – H. Camacho v A. Vester (160)
27 - Abraham v Dirrell (168 Tourney)
27 – M. Miadana (27-1) v V. Cayo (24-0) (HBO Oakland)
27 - JC Gomez v tba (Hvy)
31 - Tua v F. Ahunanya (Hvy)
APRIL
3 - Hopkins v Jones II (175)
3 - Haye v Ruiz (Hvy)
14 – D. Green v Siaca (200)
17 – Pavlik v S. Martinez II (160)
17 – Bute v E. Miranda (168)
17 - Holyfield v Botha (Hvy)
24 - Ward v A. Green (168 Tourney)
24 - Froch v Kessler (168 Tourney
24 – Arreola v Adamek (Hvy)
24 - Holyfield v D. Rossy (Hvy)
29 - B. Mirovic v A. Leapai (Hvy)
MAY
1 - Mosley v Mayweather (147)
JUNE
5 - Cotto v Y. Foreman (154)
23 - JM Lopez TKO 7 S. Luevano (WBO 126)
FEBRUARY
5 - G. Johnson TKO 6 Y. Mack (175)
6 - Valero TKO 10 DeMarco (WBC 135)
6 - Adamek W 12 Estrada (Hvy)
20 - Oquendo TKO 9 D. King (15-18(13)) (Hvy)
MARCH
12 - S. Peter v Aguilera (Hvy)
13 - Pacquiao v Clottey (147)
13 - JL Castillo v A. Gomez (147)
13 - A. Povetkin v tba (Hvy)
20 - W. Klitschko v Chambers (Hvy)
26 – H. Camacho v A. Vester (160)
27 - Abraham v Dirrell (168 Tourney)
27 – M. Miadana (27-1) v V. Cayo (24-0) (HBO Oakland)
27 - JC Gomez v tba (Hvy)
31 - Tua v F. Ahunanya (Hvy)
APRIL
3 - Hopkins v Jones II (175)
3 - Haye v Ruiz (Hvy)
14 – D. Green v Siaca (200)
17 – Pavlik v S. Martinez II (160)
17 – Bute v E. Miranda (168)
17 - Holyfield v Botha (Hvy)
24 - Ward v A. Green (168 Tourney)
24 - Froch v Kessler (168 Tourney
24 – Arreola v Adamek (Hvy)
24 - Holyfield v D. Rossy (Hvy)
29 - B. Mirovic v A. Leapai (Hvy)
MAY
1 - Mosley v Mayweather (147)
JUNE
5 - Cotto v Y. Foreman (154)
Sunday, February 7, 2010
FIGHT SCHEDULE 2010 - Q1
JANUARY
23 - JM Lopez TKO 7 S. Luevano (WBO 126)
FEBRUARY
5 - G. Johnson TKO 6 Y. Mack (175)
6 - Valero TKO 10 DeMarco (WBC 135)
6 - Adamek W 12 Estrada (Hvy)
20 - Oquendo v D. King 15-17(13) (Hvy)
MARCH
6 - Abraham v Dirrell (168 Tourney)
6 - Holyfield v Botha (Hvy)?
12 - S. Peter v Aguilera (Hvy)
13 - Pacquiao v Clottey (147)
13 - JL Castillo v A. Gomez (147)
13 - A. Povetkin v tba (Hvy)
20 - W. Klitschko v Chambers (Hvy)
27 - Tua v F. Ahunanya (Hvy)
27 - JC Gomez v tba (Hvy)
APRIL
3 - Hopkins v Jones II (175)
3 - Haye v Ruiz (Hvy)
17 - Ward v Taylor (168 Tourney)
17 - Froch v Kessler (168 Tourney
24 - Holyfield v D. Rossy (Hvy)
29 - B. Mirovic v A. Leapai (Hvy)
MAY
1 - Mosley v Mayweather (147)
JUNE
19 - Cotto v tba (147)
23 - JM Lopez TKO 7 S. Luevano (WBO 126)
FEBRUARY
5 - G. Johnson TKO 6 Y. Mack (175)
6 - Valero TKO 10 DeMarco (WBC 135)
6 - Adamek W 12 Estrada (Hvy)
20 - Oquendo v D. King 15-17(13) (Hvy)
MARCH
6 - Abraham v Dirrell (168 Tourney)
6 - Holyfield v Botha (Hvy)?
12 - S. Peter v Aguilera (Hvy)
13 - Pacquiao v Clottey (147)
13 - JL Castillo v A. Gomez (147)
13 - A. Povetkin v tba (Hvy)
20 - W. Klitschko v Chambers (Hvy)
27 - Tua v F. Ahunanya (Hvy)
27 - JC Gomez v tba (Hvy)
APRIL
3 - Hopkins v Jones II (175)
3 - Haye v Ruiz (Hvy)
17 - Ward v Taylor (168 Tourney)
17 - Froch v Kessler (168 Tourney
24 - Holyfield v D. Rossy (Hvy)
29 - B. Mirovic v A. Leapai (Hvy)
MAY
1 - Mosley v Mayweather (147)
JUNE
19 - Cotto v tba (147)
This Weekend's TV Bouts
Feb - 6
SHOWTIME
Edwin Valero (27-0 (27)) TKO 10 Antonio DeMarco (23-2-1)
Luis Abregu (29-0) W 10 Richard Guiterrez (24-4-1)
FOXSPORTS
Brandon Rios (24-0-1) TKO 3 Jorge Teron (23-2-1)
Thomas Villa (22-6-4) W DQ 10 Juan Ruiz (23-6)
Feb - 5
ESPN2
Glen Johnson (50-13-2) TKO 6 Yusaf Mack (28-3-2)
Guillermo Rigondeaux (5-0) KO 1 Adolfo Landeros (20-13-1)
SHOWTIME
Freddy Hernandez (28-1) KO 5 Demarcus Coley (36-13-1)
Francisco Contreras (13-0 (12)) KO 1 Juan Casteneda (16-3-1)
SHOWTIME
Edwin Valero (27-0 (27)) TKO 10 Antonio DeMarco (23-2-1)
Luis Abregu (29-0) W 10 Richard Guiterrez (24-4-1)
FOXSPORTS
Brandon Rios (24-0-1) TKO 3 Jorge Teron (23-2-1)
Thomas Villa (22-6-4) W DQ 10 Juan Ruiz (23-6)
Feb - 5
ESPN2
Glen Johnson (50-13-2) TKO 6 Yusaf Mack (28-3-2)
Guillermo Rigondeaux (5-0) KO 1 Adolfo Landeros (20-13-1)
SHOWTIME
Freddy Hernandez (28-1) KO 5 Demarcus Coley (36-13-1)
Francisco Contreras (13-0 (12)) KO 1 Juan Casteneda (16-3-1)
VALERO STILL PERFECT - NOW 27-0 (27KOS)
FROM AP
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Edwin Valero stays unbeaten, eyes fight with Manny Pacquiao
MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — Edwin Valero of Venezuela retained his WBC lightweight belt by stopping Mexico's Antonio DeMarco on Saturday night.
DeMarco sat in his corner and declined to come out for the 10th round of their title fight. The Mexican was well behind on points and, though he had no obvious injuries, officials said he retired on the advice of his handlers.
When the fight ended, Valero was eight points up on the scorecards of all three judges.
Valero improved to 27-0, with none of his bouts going the distance. DeMarco had only his second career defeat against 23 wins and a draw.
"My physical strength started to show," Valero said. "Little by little, I started gaining ground. The first three or four rounds I couldn't hit him with my jab, but then I started to connect."
Valero picked up a gash across his forehead in the second round, which came from an elbow by DeMarco that was ruled accidental. Valero needed three stitches afterward to close the wound.
Valero said he'd like a fight with Manny Pacquiao, which would force him to move up several weight categories.
"That's the fight the world wants to see," the Venezuelan said.
There could be many problems standing in the way of a Pacquiao-Valero fight.
Valero has been denied a U.S. visa because of a drunk-driving charge in Texas. He claims he was turned down because of his strong support for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, a vocal critic of U.S. foreign policy in Latin America.
Valero also had a severe motorcycle accident in February 2001 that left him with a fractured skull and required surgery to remove a blood clot. He eventually failed a pre-fight exam in New York. He was handed an indefinite suspension that effectively banned him from fighting in the United States.
The Venezuelan claimed the belt with a second-round TKO of Antonio Pitalua in April last year, and defended it in December when Hector Velasquez retired after six rounds.
DeMarco took an interim version of the belt with a 10th round TKO of Jose Alfaro in October last year.
Friday, February 5, 2010
This Weekend's TV Bouts
Feb - 6
SHOWTIME
Edwin Valero (26-0 (26)) v Antonio DeMarco (23-1-1)
Luis Abregu (28-0) v Richard Guiterrez (24-3-1)
FOXSPORTS
Brandon Rios (23-0-1) v Jorge Teron (23-1-1)
Thomas Villa (21-6-4) v Juan Ruiz (23-5)
Feb - 5
ESPN2
Glen Johnson (50-13-2) TKO 6 Yusaf Mack (28-3-2)
Guillermo Rigondeaux (5-0) KO 1 Adolfo Landeros (20-13-1)
SHOWTIME
Freddy Hernandez (28-1) KO 5 Demarcus Coley (36-13-1)
Francisco Contreras (13-0 (12)) KO 1 Juan Casteneda (16-3-1)
SHOWTIME
Edwin Valero (26-0 (26)) v Antonio DeMarco (23-1-1)
Luis Abregu (28-0) v Richard Guiterrez (24-3-1)
FOXSPORTS
Brandon Rios (23-0-1) v Jorge Teron (23-1-1)
Thomas Villa (21-6-4) v Juan Ruiz (23-5)
Feb - 5
ESPN2
Glen Johnson (50-13-2) TKO 6 Yusaf Mack (28-3-2)
Guillermo Rigondeaux (5-0) KO 1 Adolfo Landeros (20-13-1)
SHOWTIME
Freddy Hernandez (28-1) KO 5 Demarcus Coley (36-13-1)
Francisco Contreras (13-0 (12)) KO 1 Juan Casteneda (16-3-1)
FIGHT SCHEDULE 2010 - Q1
JANUARY
23 - JM Lopez TKO 7 S. Luevano (WBO 126)
FEBRUARY
5 - G. Johnson TKO 6 Y. Mack (175)
6 - Valero v DeMarco (WBC 135)
6 - Adamek v Estrada (Hvy)
20 - Oquendo v tba (Hvy)
MARCH
6 - Abraham v Dirrell (168 Tourney)
6 - Holyfield v Botha (Hvy)?
12 - S. Peter v Aguilera (Hvy)
13 - Pacquiao v Clottey (147)
13 - JL Castillo v A. Gomez (147)
13 - A. Povetkin v tba (Hvy)
20 - W. Klitschko v Chambers (Hvy)
27 - Tua v F. Ahunanya (Hvy)
27 - JC Gomez v tba (Hvy)
APRIL
3 - Hopkins v Jones II (175)
3 - Haye v Ruiz (Hvy)
17 - Ward v Taylor (168 Tourney)
17 - Froch v Kessler (168 Tourney
24 - Holyfield v D. Rossy (Hvy)
29 - B. Mirovic v A. Leapai (Hvy)
MAY
1 - Mosley v Mayweather (147)
JUNE
19 - Cotto v tba (147)
23 - JM Lopez TKO 7 S. Luevano (WBO 126)
FEBRUARY
5 - G. Johnson TKO 6 Y. Mack (175)
6 - Valero v DeMarco (WBC 135)
6 - Adamek v Estrada (Hvy)
20 - Oquendo v tba (Hvy)
MARCH
6 - Abraham v Dirrell (168 Tourney)
6 - Holyfield v Botha (Hvy)?
12 - S. Peter v Aguilera (Hvy)
13 - Pacquiao v Clottey (147)
13 - JL Castillo v A. Gomez (147)
13 - A. Povetkin v tba (Hvy)
20 - W. Klitschko v Chambers (Hvy)
27 - Tua v F. Ahunanya (Hvy)
27 - JC Gomez v tba (Hvy)
APRIL
3 - Hopkins v Jones II (175)
3 - Haye v Ruiz (Hvy)
17 - Ward v Taylor (168 Tourney)
17 - Froch v Kessler (168 Tourney
24 - Holyfield v D. Rossy (Hvy)
29 - B. Mirovic v A. Leapai (Hvy)
MAY
1 - Mosley v Mayweather (147)
JUNE
19 - Cotto v tba (147)
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
2010 FIGHT SCHEDULE - Q1'10
JANUARY
23 - S. Luevano v JM Lopez (WBO 126)
30 - Mosley v Berto (WBA/WBC 147)
30 - G. Johnson v Y. Mack (175)
FEBRUARY
6 - Valero v DeMarco (WBC 135)
6 - Adamek v Estrada (Hvy)
20 - Holyfield v Botha
MARCH
6 - Abraham v Dirrell (168 Tourney)
25 - Tua v F. Ahunanya
APRIL
17 - Ward v Taylor (168 Tourney)
17 - Froch v Kessler (168 Tourney)
23 - S. Luevano v JM Lopez (WBO 126)
30 - Mosley v Berto (WBA/WBC 147)
30 - G. Johnson v Y. Mack (175)
FEBRUARY
6 - Valero v DeMarco (WBC 135)
6 - Adamek v Estrada (Hvy)
20 - Holyfield v Botha
MARCH
6 - Abraham v Dirrell (168 Tourney)
25 - Tua v F. Ahunanya
APRIL
17 - Ward v Taylor (168 Tourney)
17 - Froch v Kessler (168 Tourney)
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