FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS
Boxing: Bowe to make another ring comeback
FRANKFURT- Former heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe will fight for the first time in three years on the undercard of the Wladimir Klitschko v Hasim Rahim IBF title fight Dec. 13 against a still to be determined opponent, the organisers said Thursday.
Bowe, 41, retired in 1996 and came back in 2004. He had another fight in 2005 and has not fought since.
Bowe's only loss in 43 fights was against Evander Holyfield, who at age 46, is preparing to fight Nikolai Valuev next month for the WBA title.
And German newspaper reports said Thursday Lennox Lewis, 42, was preparing for a comeback fight against Vitali Klitschko, Wladimir's older brother, and the WBC champion.
Bild newspaper said the fight could take place in the middle of next year.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
Holyfield, 46, to get another title shot
Seven-foot Russian boxer will defend WBA heavyweight title against Holyfield Dec. 20
By JEFF SCHULTZ
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Monday, November 10, 2008
The end might actually be near for Evander Holyfield. But it won’t arrive without one more title shot.
Holyfield, who said he plans to retire by the end of 2009, will meet the 7-foot Russian, Nikolai Valuev, for the WBA heavyweight title Dec. 20 in Zurich, Switzerland. Final contracts are expected to be signed before the end of the week.
“I knew I would get one more shot, I just had to be patient,” said Holyfield, who turned 46 last month. “But I realized my time is running out and I’ve got to get this thing pretty soon. My whole thing, how old do you want to be when you pursue this?”
Holyfield, countering pleas from fans, media and the boxing community, has been putting off retirement until he reclaims the championship. He has not held a share of the title since losing the WBA belt to John Ruiz in March of 2001. Holyfield now says he plans to retire before the end of the next year, although he’s quick to add, “I’m not in control of my life. If the Lord says, ‘I made you heavyweight champion again and I want you to keep fighting,’ I’ll stay as long as He wants me to stay.”
Holyfield (42-9-2) is expected to make only $600,000 for the bout. He has reunited with his first manager, Ken Sanders, but doesn’t currently have a trainer.
Valuev (49-1, 34 knockouts), who is likely to be a significant favorite, had put off committing to fighting Holyfield because of a lack of interest. But no other bouts materialized and one potential opponent, Andrew Golota, lost Saturday in China.
Despite recent public financial issues with outstanding loans and child support, Holyfield strongly reiterated he is not fighting for the money but rather for a desire to reclaim the championship.
“People are always asking me, ‘Why are you keeping this going? Are you doing this for the money?’ ” he said. “It’s kind of odd. I had this as a goal even before I had any money problems and situations. You get tired of explaining to somebody that you’re not doing this for the money. It may look like it now, but it’s not the case.”
The Valuev bout is being held in Switzerland due to a general lack of interest by sites in the U.S. Organizers hope the bout will be on pay-per-view, but Holyfield said, “I don’t think it will be. It’s sort of like this is going to happen in secret. That’s too bad because it’s going to be a great story. It’s going to be a shocker.”
By JEFF SCHULTZ
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Monday, November 10, 2008
The end might actually be near for Evander Holyfield. But it won’t arrive without one more title shot.
Holyfield, who said he plans to retire by the end of 2009, will meet the 7-foot Russian, Nikolai Valuev, for the WBA heavyweight title Dec. 20 in Zurich, Switzerland. Final contracts are expected to be signed before the end of the week.
“I knew I would get one more shot, I just had to be patient,” said Holyfield, who turned 46 last month. “But I realized my time is running out and I’ve got to get this thing pretty soon. My whole thing, how old do you want to be when you pursue this?”
Holyfield, countering pleas from fans, media and the boxing community, has been putting off retirement until he reclaims the championship. He has not held a share of the title since losing the WBA belt to John Ruiz in March of 2001. Holyfield now says he plans to retire before the end of the next year, although he’s quick to add, “I’m not in control of my life. If the Lord says, ‘I made you heavyweight champion again and I want you to keep fighting,’ I’ll stay as long as He wants me to stay.”
Holyfield (42-9-2) is expected to make only $600,000 for the bout. He has reunited with his first manager, Ken Sanders, but doesn’t currently have a trainer.
Valuev (49-1, 34 knockouts), who is likely to be a significant favorite, had put off committing to fighting Holyfield because of a lack of interest. But no other bouts materialized and one potential opponent, Andrew Golota, lost Saturday in China.
Despite recent public financial issues with outstanding loans and child support, Holyfield strongly reiterated he is not fighting for the money but rather for a desire to reclaim the championship.
“People are always asking me, ‘Why are you keeping this going? Are you doing this for the money?’ ” he said. “It’s kind of odd. I had this as a goal even before I had any money problems and situations. You get tired of explaining to somebody that you’re not doing this for the money. It may look like it now, but it’s not the case.”
The Valuev bout is being held in Switzerland due to a general lack of interest by sites in the U.S. Organizers hope the bout will be on pay-per-view, but Holyfield said, “I don’t think it will be. It’s sort of like this is going to happen in secret. That’s too bad because it’s going to be a great story. It’s going to be a shocker.”
Sunday, November 9, 2008
CALZAGHE BEATS JONES KEEPS TITLE
(From Bloomberg)
Welsh Boxer Calzaghe Beats Jones, Keeps Light Heavyweight Title
By Nancy Kercheval
Nov. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Undefeated Welsh boxer Joe Calzaghe won a unanimous decision over Roy Jones Jr., pelting his opponent with a flurry of punches to retain his light heavyweight title in a 12-round fight last night at New York's Madison Square Garden.
Calzaghe, undefeated in 46 bouts, received three identical judge's scores of 118-109 over Jones, an eight-time world champion whose record fell to 52-5. The winner is three victories shy of the 49-0 record held by Rocky Marciano.
``This could be my last fight,'' said Calzaghe in a broadcast interview. ``I have to go and sit down and evaluate the situation.''
Calzaghe, wearing black sequined shorts, was knocked down with 45 seconds left in the first round.
``I was stunned,'' said the 36-year-old boxer. ``When I go down, I just get upset. I didn't see the punch coming. It was a good shot.''
Calzaghe threw 985 punches, landing 344 or 35 percent, as his 39-year-old opponent connected with 159, or 33 percent, of his 475 attempts. Of the total, Calzaghe landed 120 jabs and 224 power punches, opening up a cut over his opponent's eye in the seventh round. Jones returned 12 jabs and 147 punches.
``I gave it my best effort,'' said Jones, wearing orange and black shorts. ``He was a better man tonight.''
Both men weighed in at 174.5 pounds and could reach 24 inches. At 6 feet, Calzaghe had a one-inch height advantage over Jones, of Pensacola, Florida.
Welsh Boxer Calzaghe Beats Jones, Keeps Light Heavyweight Title
By Nancy Kercheval
Nov. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Undefeated Welsh boxer Joe Calzaghe won a unanimous decision over Roy Jones Jr., pelting his opponent with a flurry of punches to retain his light heavyweight title in a 12-round fight last night at New York's Madison Square Garden.
Calzaghe, undefeated in 46 bouts, received three identical judge's scores of 118-109 over Jones, an eight-time world champion whose record fell to 52-5. The winner is three victories shy of the 49-0 record held by Rocky Marciano.
``This could be my last fight,'' said Calzaghe in a broadcast interview. ``I have to go and sit down and evaluate the situation.''
Calzaghe, wearing black sequined shorts, was knocked down with 45 seconds left in the first round.
``I was stunned,'' said the 36-year-old boxer. ``When I go down, I just get upset. I didn't see the punch coming. It was a good shot.''
Calzaghe threw 985 punches, landing 344 or 35 percent, as his 39-year-old opponent connected with 159, or 33 percent, of his 475 attempts. Of the total, Calzaghe landed 120 jabs and 224 power punches, opening up a cut over his opponent's eye in the seventh round. Jones returned 12 jabs and 147 punches.
``I gave it my best effort,'' said Jones, wearing orange and black shorts. ``He was a better man tonight.''
Both men weighed in at 174.5 pounds and could reach 24 inches. At 6 feet, Calzaghe had a one-inch height advantage over Jones, of Pensacola, Florida.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Hopkins Upsets Pavlik
Hopkins gives lesson to Pavlik and doubters
From The Associated Press
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — After thoroughly confusing and dominating previously unbeaten Kelly Pavlik, Bernard Hopkins walked to the edge of the ring and stared at some of his detractors in the media.
The message was obvious. Don't ever doubt me again, even at 43 years old.
"I'm tired" of having to prove himself, Hopkins said. "What do I have to do? Kill someone? I believe I am the most underrated fighter when it comes to defense, when it comes to offense, when it comes to my heart. In my heart, I fought like I had to prove something."
Hopkins (49-5-1) showed himself to be one of boxing's all-time greats Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall, taking Pavlik to school in a 12-round non-title fight in which he beat up and embarrassed the middleweight champion with skills honed in a magnificent 20-year career.
"To be 43 years old and doing anything in sports is good," Hopkins said.
The one-sided victory could set a rematch with Roy Jones Jr. early next year, provided Hopkins' longtime antagonist beats Joe Calzaghe next month in a fight in New York City. Calzaghe scored a controversial decision over Hopkins in April.
Jones beat Hopkins in a 12-round decision in 1993.
"If I am going to fight again, it has to be no later than January or February, or it's a wrap," Hopkins said, hinting at retirement. "Because of the time frame, I can't keep starting this old 1965 car and think that it is going to take me through. I know my limits."
Pavlik (34-1) will have to start again after being exposed. What's obvious is that the Youngstown, Ohio, fighter will have to stay in the middleweight ranks.
His fight against Hopkins was at 170 pounds, and Pavlik looked slow and powerless in carrying an extra nine pounds.
Pavlik is required to meet Marco Rubio of Mexico for the WBA middleweight title. Rubio maintained his status as the WBA's No. 1 contender with a split decision over Enrique Ornelas earlier on the card.
Pavlik clearly has weaknesses.
"The strategy coming in was to win the fight, back Bernard up and cut the ring off," said Jack Loew, Pavlik's trainer. "Things were just not working. We went to Game A, B, C and just nothing worked tonight."
Hopkins was a big reason for that. He watched countless hours of video on Pavlik and noticed that most of his opponents danced to his right.
Hopkins said that allowed Pavlik to jab with his left and set up his powerful right.
"I kept going to my right, which was his left and he could not handle it," Hopkins said. "His feet couldn't adjust going that way. He could not throw across his chest with his right hand."
Pavlik looked lost from the opening bell as Hopkins beat him to the punch countless times.
A left hook in the second round caused Pavlik to buckle momentarily. Hopkins drew blood from Pavlik's nose in the fifth round and taunted his foe in the seventh, winding up for punches in an impressive flurry.
The question coming into the fight was whether Pavlik could become the first man to knock out Hopkins. By the final round, Hopkins was battering his opponent and threatening to make Pavlik's first loss a knockout.
"I just wanted to step on the gas pedal," Hopkins said. "I wanted to stop him."
Hopkins threw 304 power punches in the fight and landed almost half, according to CompuBox Statistics.
Pavlik threw only 211 power punches and landed just 55.
"I knew I was a better fighter than Kelly Pavlik and I knew I could overwhelmingly outgun whatever he did," Hopkins said. "He's a straightforward guy and if you notice Bernard Hopkins is at his best when he comes to me like that."
A gracious Hopkins walked over to Pavlik after the fight and told him he would be one of the game's top fighters, provided he stayed in the middleweight ranks.
"He still is the new face of American boxing; one loss is not the end of the world," Loew added.
When asked about Hopkins, Loew gave him credit, noting he had believed that his fighter could wear the old man down.
"He surprised me, he really did," Loew said. "But again our work rate wasn't there. We couldn't get off and throw punches. Kelly was throwing one or two punches at a time."
From The Associated Press
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — After thoroughly confusing and dominating previously unbeaten Kelly Pavlik, Bernard Hopkins walked to the edge of the ring and stared at some of his detractors in the media.
The message was obvious. Don't ever doubt me again, even at 43 years old.
"I'm tired" of having to prove himself, Hopkins said. "What do I have to do? Kill someone? I believe I am the most underrated fighter when it comes to defense, when it comes to offense, when it comes to my heart. In my heart, I fought like I had to prove something."
Hopkins (49-5-1) showed himself to be one of boxing's all-time greats Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall, taking Pavlik to school in a 12-round non-title fight in which he beat up and embarrassed the middleweight champion with skills honed in a magnificent 20-year career.
"To be 43 years old and doing anything in sports is good," Hopkins said.
The one-sided victory could set a rematch with Roy Jones Jr. early next year, provided Hopkins' longtime antagonist beats Joe Calzaghe next month in a fight in New York City. Calzaghe scored a controversial decision over Hopkins in April.
Jones beat Hopkins in a 12-round decision in 1993.
"If I am going to fight again, it has to be no later than January or February, or it's a wrap," Hopkins said, hinting at retirement. "Because of the time frame, I can't keep starting this old 1965 car and think that it is going to take me through. I know my limits."
Pavlik (34-1) will have to start again after being exposed. What's obvious is that the Youngstown, Ohio, fighter will have to stay in the middleweight ranks.
His fight against Hopkins was at 170 pounds, and Pavlik looked slow and powerless in carrying an extra nine pounds.
Pavlik is required to meet Marco Rubio of Mexico for the WBA middleweight title. Rubio maintained his status as the WBA's No. 1 contender with a split decision over Enrique Ornelas earlier on the card.
Pavlik clearly has weaknesses.
"The strategy coming in was to win the fight, back Bernard up and cut the ring off," said Jack Loew, Pavlik's trainer. "Things were just not working. We went to Game A, B, C and just nothing worked tonight."
Hopkins was a big reason for that. He watched countless hours of video on Pavlik and noticed that most of his opponents danced to his right.
Hopkins said that allowed Pavlik to jab with his left and set up his powerful right.
"I kept going to my right, which was his left and he could not handle it," Hopkins said. "His feet couldn't adjust going that way. He could not throw across his chest with his right hand."
Pavlik looked lost from the opening bell as Hopkins beat him to the punch countless times.
A left hook in the second round caused Pavlik to buckle momentarily. Hopkins drew blood from Pavlik's nose in the fifth round and taunted his foe in the seventh, winding up for punches in an impressive flurry.
The question coming into the fight was whether Pavlik could become the first man to knock out Hopkins. By the final round, Hopkins was battering his opponent and threatening to make Pavlik's first loss a knockout.
"I just wanted to step on the gas pedal," Hopkins said. "I wanted to stop him."
Hopkins threw 304 power punches in the fight and landed almost half, according to CompuBox Statistics.
Pavlik threw only 211 power punches and landed just 55.
"I knew I was a better fighter than Kelly Pavlik and I knew I could overwhelmingly outgun whatever he did," Hopkins said. "He's a straightforward guy and if you notice Bernard Hopkins is at his best when he comes to me like that."
A gracious Hopkins walked over to Pavlik after the fight and told him he would be one of the game's top fighters, provided he stayed in the middleweight ranks.
"He still is the new face of American boxing; one loss is not the end of the world," Loew added.
When asked about Hopkins, Loew gave him credit, noting he had believed that his fighter could wear the old man down.
"He surprised me, he really did," Loew said. "But again our work rate wasn't there. We couldn't get off and throw punches. Kelly was throwing one or two punches at a time."
Sunday, October 12, 2008
V. Klitschko Returns - Pounds Peter - Takes WBC Belt
From Newsday
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Vitali Klitschko had not fought in nearly four years, but the mayoral candidate from Kiev pounded Samuel Peter to reclaim the WBC heavyweight title when Peter did not answer the bell for the ninth round.
It has long been Vitali's dream to hold a heavyweight title at the same time as his brother, Wladimir, who currently has the IBF and WBO belts.
Peter chose not to come back out after eight rounds of heavy pressure from Klitschko. The bout took place in Berlin in front of more than 12,000 people at the new O2 World Arena. It was televised on Showtime.
"If Samuel Peter didn't stop the fight, I have the feeling in the next two rounds, I would have knocked him out," Klitschko said to the AP. "He got more and more punches, and his chin (was) not so strong as the first rounds."
Wladimir Klitschko dealt Peter his only previous loss, in September 2005 in a 12-round unanimous decision in Atlantic City. The Klitschkos have long said they would never fight each other.
Vitali Klitschko also held the WBC belt in 2004.
In an undercard fight, Cuban heavyweight Odlanier Solis improved to 12-0 and captured the WBC international heavyweight belt by beating American Chauncy Welliver. Solis, a former gold medalist, defected from Cuba with teammates Yuriorkis Gamboa and Yan Barthelemy.
In another bout televised by Showtime last night -- but from Las Vegas -- Chad Dawson beat veteran Antonio Tarver.
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Vitali Klitschko had not fought in nearly four years, but the mayoral candidate from Kiev pounded Samuel Peter to reclaim the WBC heavyweight title when Peter did not answer the bell for the ninth round.
It has long been Vitali's dream to hold a heavyweight title at the same time as his brother, Wladimir, who currently has the IBF and WBO belts.
Peter chose not to come back out after eight rounds of heavy pressure from Klitschko. The bout took place in Berlin in front of more than 12,000 people at the new O2 World Arena. It was televised on Showtime.
"If Samuel Peter didn't stop the fight, I have the feeling in the next two rounds, I would have knocked him out," Klitschko said to the AP. "He got more and more punches, and his chin (was) not so strong as the first rounds."
Wladimir Klitschko dealt Peter his only previous loss, in September 2005 in a 12-round unanimous decision in Atlantic City. The Klitschkos have long said they would never fight each other.
Vitali Klitschko also held the WBC belt in 2004.
In an undercard fight, Cuban heavyweight Odlanier Solis improved to 12-0 and captured the WBC international heavyweight belt by beating American Chauncy Welliver. Solis, a former gold medalist, defected from Cuba with teammates Yuriorkis Gamboa and Yan Barthelemy.
In another bout televised by Showtime last night -- but from Las Vegas -- Chad Dawson beat veteran Antonio Tarver.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Holyfield v Valuev in December. One Last Shot For The Champ!
From ESPN.com
Evander Holyfield has accepted an offer to challenge Nikolai Valuev for his heavyweight world title, the former four-time champion told ESPN.com Wednesday night.
Holyfield (42-9-2, 27 KOs) said his attorney is reviewing a contract from Valuev promoter Sauerland Event for a fight that would take place Dec. 20 in either Germany or Switzerland.
"It's solid. They asked if I will take the fight for the offer they made and if everything is straight up, I will take that fight," Holyfield said. "My lawyer is looking at it."
If Evander Holyfield does fight Nikolai Valuev and win the world heavyweight title, he would be the oldest champion since George Foreman.
Although Holyfield will turn 46 on Oct. 19, he said other people make more of a big deal about his age than he does. If he wins the fight, Holyfield would become the oldest heavyweight champion in history, even older than George Foreman, who was 45 when he knocked out Michael Moorer in 1994 in one of boxing's greatest upsets.
"They said I was too old when I was 34 and was getting ready to fight Mike Tyson for the first time," said Holyfield, who knocked out Tyson in a huge upset to win a title. "There's nothing new with what people say. I have a desire and I am the one who got to train and I am willing to make the sacrifices necessary to be the best. Just imagine a 46-year-old guy being heavyweight champ of the world?"
It would be Holyfield's first fight in 14 months. In his last bout, he lost a unanimous decision in Moscow to Sultan Ibragimov for a version of the title in October 2007.
Many figured that would be Holyfield's last shot at a championship, but he said he never lost faith.
"I felt that I would get another opportunity," Holyfield said. "I don't believe in that fight with Ibragimov that I did enough to take the fight. He moved a lot and I didn't take the title from him. It was what it was. I was hoping I would get another opportunity and here it is. I'm thankful to God. Nobody mentioned my name about nothing, but this opportunity is here now."
Holyfield, who is 6-foot-2 and about 215 pounds, will be at a massive size disadvantage in the fight, like most of Valuev's opponents.
Russia's Valuev (49-1, 34 KOs), who regained a vacant belt by outpointing John Ruiz in a rematch on Aug. 30, is the biggest titleholder in history. He is 7-feet and weighs about 320 pounds. Holyfield, a light heavyweight in the 1984 Olympics and former cruiserweight world champion, said the size difference doesn't bother him.
"Of course, he will be the biggest guy I have fought but it's something that could be very interesting," Holyfield said. "I will have a big target. I have to do the things I believe he can't do. He can't move laterally. I got to get in quick, fight and don't stand still too long. I just have to be in tremendous shape to outmaneuver him."
Holyfield said he was looking for a new trainer to prepare him for the fight after working most recently with Ronnie Shields.
"I always keep myself in shape," he said. "I'm probably looking for another trainer. Ronnie left after Ibragimov. I haven't made arrangements yet on a trainer. I hadn't really thought of who would be the right person."
Holyfield made news in July when his financial problems were made public after the mother of one of his children took him to court over missing child support payments. There were also threats of foreclosure on his sprawling, 54,000-square-foot suburban Atlanta estate.
Holyfield would not disclose his purse for the bout, although it is less than $750,000.
"Whatever it is, I'm honored to get the opportunity," he said. "It is the lowest amount I ever made for a championship fight, but I am just appreciative I got the opportunity."
Evander Holyfield has accepted an offer to challenge Nikolai Valuev for his heavyweight world title, the former four-time champion told ESPN.com Wednesday night.
Holyfield (42-9-2, 27 KOs) said his attorney is reviewing a contract from Valuev promoter Sauerland Event for a fight that would take place Dec. 20 in either Germany or Switzerland.
"It's solid. They asked if I will take the fight for the offer they made and if everything is straight up, I will take that fight," Holyfield said. "My lawyer is looking at it."
If Evander Holyfield does fight Nikolai Valuev and win the world heavyweight title, he would be the oldest champion since George Foreman.
Although Holyfield will turn 46 on Oct. 19, he said other people make more of a big deal about his age than he does. If he wins the fight, Holyfield would become the oldest heavyweight champion in history, even older than George Foreman, who was 45 when he knocked out Michael Moorer in 1994 in one of boxing's greatest upsets.
"They said I was too old when I was 34 and was getting ready to fight Mike Tyson for the first time," said Holyfield, who knocked out Tyson in a huge upset to win a title. "There's nothing new with what people say. I have a desire and I am the one who got to train and I am willing to make the sacrifices necessary to be the best. Just imagine a 46-year-old guy being heavyweight champ of the world?"
It would be Holyfield's first fight in 14 months. In his last bout, he lost a unanimous decision in Moscow to Sultan Ibragimov for a version of the title in October 2007.
Many figured that would be Holyfield's last shot at a championship, but he said he never lost faith.
"I felt that I would get another opportunity," Holyfield said. "I don't believe in that fight with Ibragimov that I did enough to take the fight. He moved a lot and I didn't take the title from him. It was what it was. I was hoping I would get another opportunity and here it is. I'm thankful to God. Nobody mentioned my name about nothing, but this opportunity is here now."
Holyfield, who is 6-foot-2 and about 215 pounds, will be at a massive size disadvantage in the fight, like most of Valuev's opponents.
Russia's Valuev (49-1, 34 KOs), who regained a vacant belt by outpointing John Ruiz in a rematch on Aug. 30, is the biggest titleholder in history. He is 7-feet and weighs about 320 pounds. Holyfield, a light heavyweight in the 1984 Olympics and former cruiserweight world champion, said the size difference doesn't bother him.
"Of course, he will be the biggest guy I have fought but it's something that could be very interesting," Holyfield said. "I will have a big target. I have to do the things I believe he can't do. He can't move laterally. I got to get in quick, fight and don't stand still too long. I just have to be in tremendous shape to outmaneuver him."
Holyfield said he was looking for a new trainer to prepare him for the fight after working most recently with Ronnie Shields.
"I always keep myself in shape," he said. "I'm probably looking for another trainer. Ronnie left after Ibragimov. I haven't made arrangements yet on a trainer. I hadn't really thought of who would be the right person."
Holyfield made news in July when his financial problems were made public after the mother of one of his children took him to court over missing child support payments. There were also threats of foreclosure on his sprawling, 54,000-square-foot suburban Atlanta estate.
Holyfield would not disclose his purse for the bout, although it is less than $750,000.
"Whatever it is, I'm honored to get the opportunity," he said. "It is the lowest amount I ever made for a championship fight, but I am just appreciative I got the opportunity."
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Mosley KOs Mayorga in Last Second!
Mosley delivers last-second knockout of Mayorga
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — American Shane Mosley knocked Nicaraguan Ricardo Mayorga out with one second left in the 12th round, unleashing a left hook to the head in their non-title super welterweight fight.
The 37-year-old Mosley floored Mayorga twice in a final round demolition Saturday, closing the deal with a flurry of punches in a temporary outdoor boxing ring at the Home Depot Centre.
He connected on a left-right combination for the first knockdown as Mayorga got up at the count of seven.
Mayorga should have stayed down. Mosley (45-5, 38 KOs) waded in as the referee was finishing his count and decked Mayorga with a short left hook on the next punch.
"I closed the show," Mosley said of the fight between two former world champions. "I got the knockout."
Mayorga, 35, pressed the attack in the first three rounds before Mosley took over. The turning point came in the sixth when Mosley landed several solid rights that hurt the unorthodox Mayorga who had a 10-pound weight advantage.
"I could feel him getting weaker," said Mosley of Mayorga who played to the pro-Mosley crowd despite getting noticeably weaker in the later rounds.
"He was trying to play like he was strong. He might have stole some rounds here and there but I wanted to go for the knockout."
At least one of the ringside judge's didn't agree and had Mayorga ahead on points heading into the final round.
Mosley's last fight before Saturday was in November of last year, when he dropped a 12-round unanimous decision to Miguel Cotto.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
"Punisher" Williams a success at Middle
Williams stops Kolle in opening round
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From The Associated Press
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SAN JACINTO, Calif.: WBO welterweight champion Paul Williams stopped Andy Kolle in the first round Thursday night at Soboba Casino.
Williams (35-1, 26 KOs) finished off Kolle (17-2, 12 KOs) with a double right hook to the body and a left to the chin that knocked the middleweight through the ropes about midway through the first round.
"He was good enough to land his punches but I wanted to see if he could take my punches," said Williams, who weighed 157 pounds.
Unable to find a suitable opponent at the 147-pound level, Williams was placed against the 160-pound Kolle to see what he could do against a heavier fighter who stood at his height.
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From The Associated Press
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SAN JACINTO, Calif.: WBO welterweight champion Paul Williams stopped Andy Kolle in the first round Thursday night at Soboba Casino.
Williams (35-1, 26 KOs) finished off Kolle (17-2, 12 KOs) with a double right hook to the body and a left to the chin that knocked the middleweight through the ropes about midway through the first round.
"He was good enough to land his punches but I wanted to see if he could take my punches," said Williams, who weighed 157 pounds.
Unable to find a suitable opponent at the 147-pound level, Williams was placed against the 160-pound Kolle to see what he could do against a heavier fighter who stood at his height.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
MERCER WINS - SELDON LOSES
SELDON KNOCKED OUT IN FOURTH ROUND(From Atlantic City Press)
ATLANTIC CITY - As the bell sounded to begin the fourth round Friday night, Asbury Park heavyweight Kevin Johnson turned to his sister, Karen Johnson, and shouted to her that she was about to see a knockout.
Seconds later, he delivered.
Johnson floored Atlantic City native Bruce Seldon with a straight right that resulted in a TKO victory before a stunned crowd of Seldon supporters at Bally's Atlantic City.
"I give Bruce a lot of credit because he caught me a few times in the first couple rounds," Johnson said. "But I knew I was too fast for him. That's when I turned to my sister and told her I was going to drop him."
Seldon (38-7, 30 KOs), the 41-year-old former WBA champion, did not go down from Johnson's power as much from the pain of getting hit on a left eye that was already swollen grotesquely from a thumb suffered the round before.
He never saw the decisive punch until it was too late. Once it landed, Seldon dropped to the canvas in obvious pain. He managed to beat referee Earl Brown's 10-count, but it was clear that he would not be able to continue. Brown halted the bout at the 28-second mark of the round as Seldon staggered back to his corner and had to be helped to his dressing room.
"I couldn't see out of my eye at all," said Seldon, who is due to see an ophthalmologist this weekend. "Then he threw that right hand down the pike. The pain was so excruciating, I had to go down.
"I'm just so disappointed. I don't want to take anything away from him, but his power wasn't bothering me at all. After the way the first two rounds went, I could feel him wearing down and I really expected to dominate the second half of the fight. But then he thumbed me and everything changed."
Seldon had vowed in the days before the fight that he would press the action, and he wasted no time in fulfilling that promise. In the final minute of the opening round, he spotted an opening in Johnson's defense and launched a left hook-straight combo that sent Johnson reeling into the ropes. Seldon followed him there and let him know what it is like to be hit by a legitimate, experienced heavyweight. Johnson, who had not been tested for most of his first 20 fights, appeared puzzled and ate more punches than he blocked.
Seldon dominated most of the next round as well, producing roaring cheers from supporters.
"My grandmother told me that one day I'd get hit by an old man and that I'd realize that old men hit the hardest," Johnson said with a laugh. "She was right. Bruce can hit. I learned in the first round that I couldn't afford to drop my hands against him the way I could against some of the other guys I've fought."
The bout turned in Johnson's favor midway through the third round. Seldon was in command until he suddenly spun away and covered his left eye with his glove. He got up and lasted the rest of the round, but his eye was already closing by the time trainer Bill Johnson began to apply an end swell.
Seconds later, the fight, and maybe Seldon's career, was over.
Johnson said afterward that he wanted to fight Andrew Golota or Nikolay Valuev in hopes of becoming a world champion. Seldon, clearly distraught by the defeat, will decide in the coming weeks if he wants to keep fighting or retire.
"This is the first time I've had a serious injury to my face since I fought Oliver McCall in 1991," Seldon said. "To have it happen again at my age is not a good sign."
Seldon's trainer, Bill Johnson, said he was going to advise Seldon to stop boxing.
"I think he should stop," Johnson said. "If he can't beat Kevin Johnson, there's no reason to keep going. Nothing against Kevin Johnson, but he's nothing special. Bruce should have beaten him easy, even with the cut."
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By Per Ake Persson (Boxingscene.com)
Former heavyweight champ "Merciless" Ray Mercer had enough left to beat "the Dutch Sonny Liston" Richel Hersisia on a majority decision over six two-minute rounds. It was scored 59-55 for Mercer from two Swedish judges while Belgian Daniel Van de Wiele came up with 57-57. Mercer controlled the action behind a heavy jab in the first rounds and seemed to shake Hersisia in the second. The Dutchman had good spells in the fourth and fifth when Mercer looked every bit a faded 47-year old. In the final round Ray went for the body and Hersisa didn´t like that one bit and with the strong finish Mercer won 58-56 on my card.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
ROACH SAYS OSCAR OFFERS 65-35 SPLIT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
Wed, 27 Aug 2008
Celebrated trainer Freddie Roach says he heard that “The Golden Boy” Oscar De La Hoya gave up 5 percent on his original offer of a 70-30 revenue split for a planned showdown with Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao set in Las Vegas on December 6.
In an overseas telephone conversation with
www.insidesports.ph, Roach said “Oscar gave up the five percent Manny asked for but for some reason the deal is not being closed.”
Pacquiao had stood firm on a 60-40 split while De La Hoya refused to back down from his original 70-30 offer. The latest information which Roach learned would set the sharing at 65-35 and effectively mean that De La Hoya gave in to some extent.
However, Pacquiao’s lawyer Franklin “Jeng” Gacal told www.insidesports.ph from General Santos City shortly after the Roach interview, that he hasn’t heard anything up to now and has tried, but failed, to contact Top Rank promoter Bob Arum who was scheduled to have returned from a brief vacation in Paris on Tuesday (Manila Time).
Roach conceded that while his role is that of Pacquiao’s trainer he wants the fight to take place but said “I am tired of trying to make this happen. He’ll blow a $20 million fight.“
Roach said that its not only about Pacquiao winning but “what it does to his career and his life is going to be unbelievable.” Roach said “I can’t believe its not happening but its out of my hands.“
The two-time “Trainer of the Year” regarded as one of the best in the business and someone who has honed Pacquiao’s skills to near perfection reiterated that he wants the De La Hoya fight to happen and would train Pacquiao “for free because I know he will win that fight.“
PhilBoxing.com
Wed, 27 Aug 2008
Celebrated trainer Freddie Roach says he heard that “The Golden Boy” Oscar De La Hoya gave up 5 percent on his original offer of a 70-30 revenue split for a planned showdown with Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao set in Las Vegas on December 6.
In an overseas telephone conversation with
www.insidesports.ph, Roach said “Oscar gave up the five percent Manny asked for but for some reason the deal is not being closed.”
Pacquiao had stood firm on a 60-40 split while De La Hoya refused to back down from his original 70-30 offer. The latest information which Roach learned would set the sharing at 65-35 and effectively mean that De La Hoya gave in to some extent.
However, Pacquiao’s lawyer Franklin “Jeng” Gacal told www.insidesports.ph from General Santos City shortly after the Roach interview, that he hasn’t heard anything up to now and has tried, but failed, to contact Top Rank promoter Bob Arum who was scheduled to have returned from a brief vacation in Paris on Tuesday (Manila Time).
Roach conceded that while his role is that of Pacquiao’s trainer he wants the fight to take place but said “I am tired of trying to make this happen. He’ll blow a $20 million fight.“
Roach said that its not only about Pacquiao winning but “what it does to his career and his life is going to be unbelievable.” Roach said “I can’t believe its not happening but its out of my hands.“
The two-time “Trainer of the Year” regarded as one of the best in the business and someone who has honed Pacquiao’s skills to near perfection reiterated that he wants the De La Hoya fight to happen and would train Pacquiao “for free because I know he will win that fight.“
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
JL Castillo: End of Line for Two Time World Champ
From Boxingherald.com
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Former two time world title challenger Sebastian Lujan (30-5-2, 20 KO’s) won a unanimous decision victory over former two time lightweight champion Jose Luis Castillo (56-9-1, 48 KO’s) in a welterweight fight at the Sycuan Resort & Casino in El Cajon, California. Prior to the bout, Castillo said that if he lost he would retire from boxing.
Lujan was in control from the opening bell, throwing over 1,200 punches throughout the course of the fight and outworking Castillo to win a unanimous decision. Official scores were 99-91 and 98-92 (twice). Boxingherald.com scored the fight in favor of Lujan 99-92.
Lujan has now won 5 of his last 6 fights since losing by decision to Sergiy Dzinziruk in an attempt at a junior middleweight title. Prior to that bout, he gained fame for a losing effort against Antonio Margarito in a title fight, where he was stopped in the 10th round due to one of his ears being grotesquely cut open and hanging off his head due to a Margarito punch.
Jose Luis Castillo’s career has been marred with problems since he lost the lightweight title to Diego Corrales in an all time great action fight in 2005. Since then, he defeated Corrales in a rematch that was a non-title fight due to Castillo’s inability to make weight at the day before weigh-in. The rubber match was then cancelled due to Castillo once again coming in overweight. He then struggled to a split decision win over Herman Ngoudjo and was KO’d in four rounds in a junior welterweight championship fight against Ricky Hatton. A scheduled junior welterweight title eliminator against Tim Bradley was canceled earlier this year due to weight issues once again.
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Former two time world title challenger Sebastian Lujan (30-5-2, 20 KO’s) won a unanimous decision victory over former two time lightweight champion Jose Luis Castillo (56-9-1, 48 KO’s) in a welterweight fight at the Sycuan Resort & Casino in El Cajon, California. Prior to the bout, Castillo said that if he lost he would retire from boxing.
Lujan was in control from the opening bell, throwing over 1,200 punches throughout the course of the fight and outworking Castillo to win a unanimous decision. Official scores were 99-91 and 98-92 (twice). Boxingherald.com scored the fight in favor of Lujan 99-92.
Lujan has now won 5 of his last 6 fights since losing by decision to Sergiy Dzinziruk in an attempt at a junior middleweight title. Prior to that bout, he gained fame for a losing effort against Antonio Margarito in a title fight, where he was stopped in the 10th round due to one of his ears being grotesquely cut open and hanging off his head due to a Margarito punch.
Jose Luis Castillo’s career has been marred with problems since he lost the lightweight title to Diego Corrales in an all time great action fight in 2005. Since then, he defeated Corrales in a rematch that was a non-title fight due to Castillo’s inability to make weight at the day before weigh-in. The rubber match was then cancelled due to Castillo once again coming in overweight. He then struggled to a split decision win over Herman Ngoudjo and was KO’d in four rounds in a junior welterweight championship fight against Ricky Hatton. A scheduled junior welterweight title eliminator against Tim Bradley was canceled earlier this year due to weight issues once again.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Margarito stops Cotto in 11th, takes crown
By GREG BEACHAM, AP Sports Writer
LAS VEGAS - Antonio Margarito stopped Miguel Cotto in the 11th round Saturday night, blemishing Cotto's unbeaten record and claiming the WBA 147-pound title with one last incredible barrage of punches.
Margarito, the Mexican star so often ducked by the division's best fighters in recent years, dropped the Puerto Rican champion twice in the 11th round to win his third title belt.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Haye Gunning Down Klitschko
From Setanta Sports
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David Haye predicted that he would knock Wladimir Klitschko out in three rounds if he fought in the same manner against him as he did in his eleventh round stoppage victory over Tony Thompson.
Klitschko was unimpressive in his victory over the American opponent and Haye was damning in his criticism of the Ukrainian champion.
"I'm happy that he won the fight," Haye told Setanta. "All he had to do was get the win and he did that.
"Tony Thompson came and gave a pretty dismal effort. Klitschko after 50 fights does not have a defence. All he did was hold, he keeps a pawing jab, he doesn't put any meat on his jab and hopes to land that one backhand.
"You can't teach an old dog new tricks, he's being doing the same every year. everytime he's been in the ring with someone fresh, someone fast and someone with heart he's been knocked out. I'm that guy.
"If he fights me the same way he fought that guy tonight he'll get knocked out in three rounds.
"I love guys who stand long with me. My ideal opponent is Wladimir Klitschko. He fights in a similar manner to Alexander Gurov did. Everyone said it was a dangerous fight because he was tall and fights in a similar style to me. He was 6ft 6. What happened? In 45 seconds with my first punch I knocked him spark out.
"I will do the same to Klitschko, he has got the perfect style for me. I just want to get in that ring as soon as possible.
"I don't want him to have anymore fights before he fights me because I dont want anyone else to do what I'm going to do to him."
Haye disagreed with Steve Bunce that Klitschko's next opponent Alexander Povetkin could beat Klitschko before he does.
"Klitschko doesn't allow people like Povetkin, little short plodding guys who walk forward [to dominate him]," Haye added.
"He'll keep pawing with that long jab and Povtkin doesnt close distances quickly as I do, but I just want to get in there.
"I know everything he does before he does it. The same patterns I saw in Enzo Maccarinelli, I see in Klitschko, I'll do the same thing and knock him out.
"I can't stress how much his style will gel with mine to see a violent early knockout.
"My whole plan is to be faster at heavyweight than I was at cruiserweight.
"It felt like Enzo was fighting in slow motion and he's a good cruiserweight.
"It's going to be like a scene from the Matrix."
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David Haye predicted that he would knock Wladimir Klitschko out in three rounds if he fought in the same manner against him as he did in his eleventh round stoppage victory over Tony Thompson.
Klitschko was unimpressive in his victory over the American opponent and Haye was damning in his criticism of the Ukrainian champion.
"I'm happy that he won the fight," Haye told Setanta. "All he had to do was get the win and he did that.
"Tony Thompson came and gave a pretty dismal effort. Klitschko after 50 fights does not have a defence. All he did was hold, he keeps a pawing jab, he doesn't put any meat on his jab and hopes to land that one backhand.
"You can't teach an old dog new tricks, he's being doing the same every year. everytime he's been in the ring with someone fresh, someone fast and someone with heart he's been knocked out. I'm that guy.
"If he fights me the same way he fought that guy tonight he'll get knocked out in three rounds.
"I love guys who stand long with me. My ideal opponent is Wladimir Klitschko. He fights in a similar manner to Alexander Gurov did. Everyone said it was a dangerous fight because he was tall and fights in a similar style to me. He was 6ft 6. What happened? In 45 seconds with my first punch I knocked him spark out.
"I will do the same to Klitschko, he has got the perfect style for me. I just want to get in that ring as soon as possible.
"I don't want him to have anymore fights before he fights me because I dont want anyone else to do what I'm going to do to him."
Haye disagreed with Steve Bunce that Klitschko's next opponent Alexander Povetkin could beat Klitschko before he does.
"Klitschko doesn't allow people like Povetkin, little short plodding guys who walk forward [to dominate him]," Haye added.
"He'll keep pawing with that long jab and Povtkin doesnt close distances quickly as I do, but I just want to get in there.
"I know everything he does before he does it. The same patterns I saw in Enzo Maccarinelli, I see in Klitschko, I'll do the same thing and knock him out.
"I can't stress how much his style will gel with mine to see a violent early knockout.
"My whole plan is to be faster at heavyweight than I was at cruiserweight.
"It felt like Enzo was fighting in slow motion and he's a good cruiserweight.
"It's going to be like a scene from the Matrix."
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Pacquiao v Valero November 8?
From Manilla Bulletin
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LAS VEGAS — Edwin Valero will be next for Manny Pacquiao, his promoter announced yesterday.
Top Rank head Bob Arum said on Saturday that Nov. 8 has been penciled for the next fight of Pacquiao, and that Valero, the unbeaten Venezuelan knockout king, has been tapped to battle the newly-crowned World Boxing Council (WBC) lightweight king.
"He will fight on Nov. 8 either here or in Texas, but hopefully it will be here," said Arum after the post-fight press conference of the Pacquiao-Diaz.
"The opponent had a medical problem but he’s been cleared at least in one state and hopefully it’s going to be cleared up here, too. I have been talking with my friend (Akihiko) Honda and he’s game for the fight and I think people will love it because he’s a huge knockout guy."
Honda, who heads Teiken Promotions, which has offices in America and the biggest boxing outfit in Japan, holds the promotional ties on Valero.
Valero has a 24-0 record with all wins coming by way of knockout, including 19 in the first round.
Valero is the current World Boxing Association (WBA) super-featherweight (130 lbs) ruler and is aching to test Pacquiao’s mettle in another battle of lefties.
Arum said Valero, like Pacquiao, is also having problems getting down to 130 lbs.
"That’s (Valero) the fight we are making and if Manny is successful at that, we will look if (Ricky) Hatton is available," added Arum.
Valero, who now trains under American Kenny Adams here, is presently in his native Venezuela but is scheduled to go back to the gym in mid July, according to Honda, who staged two Mike Tyson fights in Tokyo in the 1990s.
Two weeks ago in Tokyo, Valero kept his WBA crown for the fourth time with a seventh-round TKO of Takehiro Shimada.
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LAS VEGAS — Edwin Valero will be next for Manny Pacquiao, his promoter announced yesterday.
Top Rank head Bob Arum said on Saturday that Nov. 8 has been penciled for the next fight of Pacquiao, and that Valero, the unbeaten Venezuelan knockout king, has been tapped to battle the newly-crowned World Boxing Council (WBC) lightweight king.
"He will fight on Nov. 8 either here or in Texas, but hopefully it will be here," said Arum after the post-fight press conference of the Pacquiao-Diaz.
"The opponent had a medical problem but he’s been cleared at least in one state and hopefully it’s going to be cleared up here, too. I have been talking with my friend (Akihiko) Honda and he’s game for the fight and I think people will love it because he’s a huge knockout guy."
Honda, who heads Teiken Promotions, which has offices in America and the biggest boxing outfit in Japan, holds the promotional ties on Valero.
Valero has a 24-0 record with all wins coming by way of knockout, including 19 in the first round.
Valero is the current World Boxing Association (WBA) super-featherweight (130 lbs) ruler and is aching to test Pacquiao’s mettle in another battle of lefties.
Arum said Valero, like Pacquiao, is also having problems getting down to 130 lbs.
"That’s (Valero) the fight we are making and if Manny is successful at that, we will look if (Ricky) Hatton is available," added Arum.
Valero, who now trains under American Kenny Adams here, is presently in his native Venezuela but is scheduled to go back to the gym in mid July, according to Honda, who staged two Mike Tyson fights in Tokyo in the 1990s.
Two weeks ago in Tokyo, Valero kept his WBA crown for the fourth time with a seventh-round TKO of Takehiro Shimada.
Pacquiao Takes WBC Lightweight Title
FromUSAToday
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Speed has been Manny Pacquiao's specialty ever since he was a scrawny 106-pound teenage brawler. When he stepped in the ring weighing 135 pounds on Saturday night, even his trainer wondered whether Pacquiao would lose some of his splendid speed with all that extra bulk.
That theory evaporated with one look at David Diaz's lacerated, bloody face, even before it hit the canvas in the ninth round. Not only did Pacquiao keep his pace while winning the WBC lightweight title with a ninth-round knockout, he got stronger along the way.
What a frightening thought for the rest of the talented lightweight division.
"I feel much, much stronger and more powerful at 135," said Pacquiao, the first Asian boxer to win title belts at four weights. "This is where I plan to stay. I did real well. I was really surprised it wasn't stopped sooner."
After winning a recognized championship fight at his fifth weight — including a nontitle victory over 126-pound king Marco Antonio Barrera in 2003 — Pacquiao (47-3-2, 35 KOs) definitely has the credentials to qualify as boxing's mythical pound-for-pound champion.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Weekend Results: Saturday June 21
By TomH
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June 21, 2008
RESULTS FROM FLORIDA
Abraham Stops Miranda.
IBF Middleweight Champion Arthur Abraham, 166, stopped Edison Miranda, 165, at 1:13 of the fourth round in a catch weight bout. Pantera was put down three times in round four after being softened up by some nice work by Abraham in the previous round.
The IBF Champ moves to 27-0 (22) while Miranda dips to 30-3 (26).
In an upset, former IBF Jr. Middleweight Champ Raul Marquez defeated previously unbeaten Goivanni Lorenzo in a Middleweight Title Eliminator match.
The judges’ scores were unanimous at 114-113. Lorenzo lost a point via a foul which cost him a draw. Marquez moves to 41-3-1 (29) while Lorenzo drops to 26-1 (18).
Also:
Kenny Galarza TKO 1 Heraclides Barrantes
Cecilia Braekhus W 6 Nicole Woods
Victor Cayo W 6 Harrison Cuello. Judges’ Scores were unanimous at 60-54.
Ed Paredes TKO 2 Maximino Cuevas
Heavyweight Elijah McCall TKO 1 Dario Moss. McCall is the son of former Heavyweight Champion Oliver McCall. This was his pro debut.
RESULTS FROM TENNESSEE
Arreola defeats Witherspoon
Chazz Witherspoon was dropped twice in the third round defeat to Chris Arreola. Technically a DQ, should go down as a TKO for Arreola. Now 24-0 looks to bigger and better things. Witherspoon, suffering his first loss dips to 23-1.
Andre Berto stops Miguel Rodriguez for the Vacant WBC Welterweight Title in the 7th round. Berto, 146 out punched Rodriguez, 145 by 163-79. For what that’s worth.
Berto is now 22-0 (19), while Rodriguez dips to 29-3 (23).
Also:
Heavyweight Evans Quinn W 8 Andrew Greeley. Judges’ scores were: 79-72, 77-74, 78-73.
Michael Williams W 4 Ira Terry
Farah Ennis W 4 Scott Sigmon
Jonathan Nelson KO 1 Vincent Robbins. Time 2:10
Rayonta Whitfield TKO 4 Wilfrido Valdez
Fernando Guerrero KO 1 Omid Bahreini. Time 2:10
Tom Hatheway
hathewayboxing@yahoo.com
Link: http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=16226&more=1
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June 21, 2008
RESULTS FROM FLORIDA
Abraham Stops Miranda.
IBF Middleweight Champion Arthur Abraham, 166, stopped Edison Miranda, 165, at 1:13 of the fourth round in a catch weight bout. Pantera was put down three times in round four after being softened up by some nice work by Abraham in the previous round.
The IBF Champ moves to 27-0 (22) while Miranda dips to 30-3 (26).
In an upset, former IBF Jr. Middleweight Champ Raul Marquez defeated previously unbeaten Goivanni Lorenzo in a Middleweight Title Eliminator match.
The judges’ scores were unanimous at 114-113. Lorenzo lost a point via a foul which cost him a draw. Marquez moves to 41-3-1 (29) while Lorenzo drops to 26-1 (18).
Also:
Kenny Galarza TKO 1 Heraclides Barrantes
Cecilia Braekhus W 6 Nicole Woods
Victor Cayo W 6 Harrison Cuello. Judges’ Scores were unanimous at 60-54.
Ed Paredes TKO 2 Maximino Cuevas
Heavyweight Elijah McCall TKO 1 Dario Moss. McCall is the son of former Heavyweight Champion Oliver McCall. This was his pro debut.
RESULTS FROM TENNESSEE
Arreola defeats Witherspoon
Chazz Witherspoon was dropped twice in the third round defeat to Chris Arreola. Technically a DQ, should go down as a TKO for Arreola. Now 24-0 looks to bigger and better things. Witherspoon, suffering his first loss dips to 23-1.
Andre Berto stops Miguel Rodriguez for the Vacant WBC Welterweight Title in the 7th round. Berto, 146 out punched Rodriguez, 145 by 163-79. For what that’s worth.
Berto is now 22-0 (19), while Rodriguez dips to 29-3 (23).
Also:
Heavyweight Evans Quinn W 8 Andrew Greeley. Judges’ scores were: 79-72, 77-74, 78-73.
Michael Williams W 4 Ira Terry
Farah Ennis W 4 Scott Sigmon
Jonathan Nelson KO 1 Vincent Robbins. Time 2:10
Rayonta Whitfield TKO 4 Wilfrido Valdez
Fernando Guerrero KO 1 Omid Bahreini. Time 2:10
Tom Hatheway
hathewayboxing@yahoo.com
Link: http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=16226&more=1
Weekend Results: Friday June 20
By TomH:
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June 20, 2008
RESULTS FROM CAYMAN ISLANDS
Ward stops Ravelo.
2004 Olympian Andre Ward, 168, of Oakland CA, improved to 16-0 (11) with an eighth round stoppage of Jerson Ravelo. A big right hand ended matters at the 2:37 mark. Ravelo, 166 ½, who beat Jeff Lacy as an amateur dips to 18-3 (12).
Ward, who looked good here, seems a bit limited as a prospect. It seems after four years as a pro the top tier, Kessler types, could handle him with speed and volume output.
Ronald Hearns TKO 7 Jose Luis Gonzalez. With father Tommy in his corner Ronald stopped Gonzalez at 2:01 of the 7th round. He had to work hard for this win, and worked well behind his jab.
Hearns 156, moves to 19-0 (15) while Gonzalez, 154, dips to 12-4-1 (10).
Also:
Come backing Heavyweight Eddie Chambers, 217, stopped Rafael Butler, 250, in round 6 for the USBA Heavyweight Title. Chambers moves to 31-1 (17) while Butler dips to 31-5 (24).
Wayne McCullough loses and retires with a 6th round TKO loss to Juan Ruiz for the vacant NABF Featherweight Title.
In my opinion, a weak way to go out. On his stool. He finishes with a record of 27-7 (18).
Charles Whittaker TKO 4 Troy Lowery.
Ty Barnet KO 4 Pavel Miranda. Jr. Welterweight Barnet moves to 14-0 (10) while Miranda dips to 15-2 (8).
RESULTS FROM LAS VEGAS
ESPN2 at the Thomas and Mack Center for Friday Night Fights.
Ahunanya beats Butler.
Friday Ahunanya won 10 round unanimous decision over formerly unbeaten Alonzo Butler.
Butler seemed to struggle in his first fight back after a 13 month layoff. Was knocked down in the fourth round and his left eye was nearly shut at the end of the bout. Ahunanya has now consecutively beaten an undefeated opponent.
The judges’ scores were 95-94, 96-93, 95-94. Ahunanya, 238 improves to 24-5-3 (13), while an overweight Butler, 265, dips to 26-1-1 (19).
Burnett gets by Grant. Barely.
Kevin Burnet won an 8 round decision after getting off the canvas after the final bell. Burnett, 260 was decked by a wicked right to the chin from Horace Grant, 250 as the final bell rang. Burnett, who got up at the count of nine improves to 13-1-1 (8kos) while Grant dips to 12-2 (7).
The judges’ scores were: 78-73, 79-72. 79-72.
Also:
Gregorz Kielsa won a unanimous four round decision over Alvaro Morales. Kielsa, 231, moves to 6-0 (3), Morales, 277, dips to 3-2-4 (0).
Jonte Willis W 4 Clarence Tillman. Willis, 214, is now 4-0 (2). Tillman, 285, loses his pro debut.
RESULTS FROM CHICAGO
Valdez decisions Laryea.
In an entertaining bout Jr. Featherweight Alejandro Valdez won a 10 round unanimous decision over Anyetei Laryea. The judges’ scores were: 97-93, 97-93, 98-92. The taller Valdez improves to 21-2-1 (150 while Laryea dips to 17-4 (9).
Landeros upsets Perez
Adolfo Landeros 122 ½ , won a narrow 8 round split decision over previous unbeaten Alejandro Perez also 122 ½ of Salinas, CA. This was a very competitive bout. The judges’ scores were 75-77, 77-75, 77-75. Landeros improves to 18-10-1 (8) while Perez dips to 12-1-1 (7).
Juan Bailon W 4 Gerardo Alarcon. Bailon basically controlled the action with his jab and effective combinations. The judges’ scores were unanimous at 40-36.
Also:
Montell Griffin W 10 Corey Cummings. Cummings down in round three. The judges’ scores were unanimous at 100-89. Griffin 176 ½, moves to 49-7 (30).
Almazbek Raiymkulov TKO 4 Leo Martinez
Ivan Popoca TKO 1 Khristian Geraci
Frederico Flores W 4 Gustavo Palacios
Tom Hatheway
hathewayboxing@yahoo.com
Link:
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June 20, 2008
RESULTS FROM CAYMAN ISLANDS
Ward stops Ravelo.
2004 Olympian Andre Ward, 168, of Oakland CA, improved to 16-0 (11) with an eighth round stoppage of Jerson Ravelo. A big right hand ended matters at the 2:37 mark. Ravelo, 166 ½, who beat Jeff Lacy as an amateur dips to 18-3 (12).
Ward, who looked good here, seems a bit limited as a prospect. It seems after four years as a pro the top tier, Kessler types, could handle him with speed and volume output.
Ronald Hearns TKO 7 Jose Luis Gonzalez. With father Tommy in his corner Ronald stopped Gonzalez at 2:01 of the 7th round. He had to work hard for this win, and worked well behind his jab.
Hearns 156, moves to 19-0 (15) while Gonzalez, 154, dips to 12-4-1 (10).
Also:
Come backing Heavyweight Eddie Chambers, 217, stopped Rafael Butler, 250, in round 6 for the USBA Heavyweight Title. Chambers moves to 31-1 (17) while Butler dips to 31-5 (24).
Wayne McCullough loses and retires with a 6th round TKO loss to Juan Ruiz for the vacant NABF Featherweight Title.
In my opinion, a weak way to go out. On his stool. He finishes with a record of 27-7 (18).
Charles Whittaker TKO 4 Troy Lowery.
Ty Barnet KO 4 Pavel Miranda. Jr. Welterweight Barnet moves to 14-0 (10) while Miranda dips to 15-2 (8).
RESULTS FROM LAS VEGAS
ESPN2 at the Thomas and Mack Center for Friday Night Fights.
Ahunanya beats Butler.
Friday Ahunanya won 10 round unanimous decision over formerly unbeaten Alonzo Butler.
Butler seemed to struggle in his first fight back after a 13 month layoff. Was knocked down in the fourth round and his left eye was nearly shut at the end of the bout. Ahunanya has now consecutively beaten an undefeated opponent.
The judges’ scores were 95-94, 96-93, 95-94. Ahunanya, 238 improves to 24-5-3 (13), while an overweight Butler, 265, dips to 26-1-1 (19).
Burnett gets by Grant. Barely.
Kevin Burnet won an 8 round decision after getting off the canvas after the final bell. Burnett, 260 was decked by a wicked right to the chin from Horace Grant, 250 as the final bell rang. Burnett, who got up at the count of nine improves to 13-1-1 (8kos) while Grant dips to 12-2 (7).
The judges’ scores were: 78-73, 79-72. 79-72.
Also:
Gregorz Kielsa won a unanimous four round decision over Alvaro Morales. Kielsa, 231, moves to 6-0 (3), Morales, 277, dips to 3-2-4 (0).
Jonte Willis W 4 Clarence Tillman. Willis, 214, is now 4-0 (2). Tillman, 285, loses his pro debut.
RESULTS FROM CHICAGO
Valdez decisions Laryea.
In an entertaining bout Jr. Featherweight Alejandro Valdez won a 10 round unanimous decision over Anyetei Laryea. The judges’ scores were: 97-93, 97-93, 98-92. The taller Valdez improves to 21-2-1 (150 while Laryea dips to 17-4 (9).
Landeros upsets Perez
Adolfo Landeros 122 ½ , won a narrow 8 round split decision over previous unbeaten Alejandro Perez also 122 ½ of Salinas, CA. This was a very competitive bout. The judges’ scores were 75-77, 77-75, 77-75. Landeros improves to 18-10-1 (8) while Perez dips to 12-1-1 (7).
Juan Bailon W 4 Gerardo Alarcon. Bailon basically controlled the action with his jab and effective combinations. The judges’ scores were unanimous at 40-36.
Also:
Montell Griffin W 10 Corey Cummings. Cummings down in round three. The judges’ scores were unanimous at 100-89. Griffin 176 ½, moves to 49-7 (30).
Almazbek Raiymkulov TKO 4 Leo Martinez
Ivan Popoca TKO 1 Khristian Geraci
Frederico Flores W 4 Gustavo Palacios
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Thursday, June 19, 2008
ESPN 2 Wednesday Night Fights from Sacramento
June 18, 2008
By TomH
LOCK STOPS GONZALEZ IN 10TH
ESPN2 returned to the Arco Arena in Sacramento, California for this week’s edition of Wednesday Night Fights. The Don Chargin promoted card consisted of four bouts.
The bout start with Lock coming out jabbing and circling with Gonzalez in pursuit. Lock, 127, Detroit MI, was the taller, speedier boxer despite Roger Gonzalez’ nickname (Speedy). After nearly getting floored by a straight right, Southpaw Lock came back strong and landed two good lefts to the chin to put Speedy on the canvas.
Rounds two through four belonged to Lock as well as he was the bigger, quicker fighter who was able to control the pace and land the better punches.
Gonzalez, 127, Chino CA, came back and took rounds five through eight. He was basically more aggressive, more effective than Lock. He also landed many combinations along with some good body work.
Round seven actually saw Lock, 18-3-1 (11kos), ready to go. It was all Gonzalez, 27-2 (18). A big flurry stunned Lock, after which his legs were gone. Fortunately for him he was able to turn things around in the last 45 seconds of the round. Lock continued to look fatigued in the eighth.
Round nine saw Lock turn things around again and land two big rights to stun Gonzalez who spent the remainder of the round plodding, trying to slowly counter his opponent. A four punch combo put Gonzalez into the ropes near the end of the round. Gonzalez looked spent.
Early in round ten Lock landed two glancing blows to a shot Gonzalez that put him on the canvas for a seven count. These were not hard shots. Gonzalez struggled up and looked very tired. Another single left to the body put him down again and this was enough for Referee Jon Schorle to stop the action at the 1:27 mark.
Television announcer Teddy Atlas had it 86-85 for Gonzalez, while I had it 86-84 for Lock. A very close and entertaining fight that saw the momentum switch several times.
Gonzalez’ previous lone loss was to former WBO Bantamweight Champion Jhonny Gonzalez.
In the semi-main bout:
2004 Olympian Vincente Escobedo, Woodland CA, took a unanimous 8 round decision over Christian Favela, Los Mochis MX. Even though Escobedo, 18-1 (11), was effective with the jab and able to control the durable Favela, 15-16-4 (9), he will have some problems with the upper echelon of the division with his wide open style. He has a tendency to fight short and not use his height to his advantage. The judges’ scores were: 78-74, 80-72, 80-72. The referee was Ray Balewicz.
Under card Action:
Christopher Martin, 123 ½, Majority Draw 4 with Gregorio Torres also 123 ½. The judges’ scores were: 39-37 Martin, 38-38, 38-38 Draw. Martin, a 2004 California Golden Gloves Champ goes to 10-0-2 (2) and Torres 5-1-2 (4).
Heavyweights: Ashanti Jordan TKO 2 Eric Pippen. Jordan, Fairfield CA, moves to 4-0 (4) while Pippen, Little Rock AR, dips to 3-2 (3). Jordan had about a 30 lb weight advantage.
Tom Hatheway
hathewayboxing@yahoo.com
Link To Article:http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=16181&more=1
By TomH
LOCK STOPS GONZALEZ IN 10TH
ESPN2 returned to the Arco Arena in Sacramento, California for this week’s edition of Wednesday Night Fights. The Don Chargin promoted card consisted of four bouts.
The bout start with Lock coming out jabbing and circling with Gonzalez in pursuit. Lock, 127, Detroit MI, was the taller, speedier boxer despite Roger Gonzalez’ nickname (Speedy). After nearly getting floored by a straight right, Southpaw Lock came back strong and landed two good lefts to the chin to put Speedy on the canvas.
Rounds two through four belonged to Lock as well as he was the bigger, quicker fighter who was able to control the pace and land the better punches.
Gonzalez, 127, Chino CA, came back and took rounds five through eight. He was basically more aggressive, more effective than Lock. He also landed many combinations along with some good body work.
Round seven actually saw Lock, 18-3-1 (11kos), ready to go. It was all Gonzalez, 27-2 (18). A big flurry stunned Lock, after which his legs were gone. Fortunately for him he was able to turn things around in the last 45 seconds of the round. Lock continued to look fatigued in the eighth.
Round nine saw Lock turn things around again and land two big rights to stun Gonzalez who spent the remainder of the round plodding, trying to slowly counter his opponent. A four punch combo put Gonzalez into the ropes near the end of the round. Gonzalez looked spent.
Early in round ten Lock landed two glancing blows to a shot Gonzalez that put him on the canvas for a seven count. These were not hard shots. Gonzalez struggled up and looked very tired. Another single left to the body put him down again and this was enough for Referee Jon Schorle to stop the action at the 1:27 mark.
Television announcer Teddy Atlas had it 86-85 for Gonzalez, while I had it 86-84 for Lock. A very close and entertaining fight that saw the momentum switch several times.
Gonzalez’ previous lone loss was to former WBO Bantamweight Champion Jhonny Gonzalez.
In the semi-main bout:
2004 Olympian Vincente Escobedo, Woodland CA, took a unanimous 8 round decision over Christian Favela, Los Mochis MX. Even though Escobedo, 18-1 (11), was effective with the jab and able to control the durable Favela, 15-16-4 (9), he will have some problems with the upper echelon of the division with his wide open style. He has a tendency to fight short and not use his height to his advantage. The judges’ scores were: 78-74, 80-72, 80-72. The referee was Ray Balewicz.
Under card Action:
Christopher Martin, 123 ½, Majority Draw 4 with Gregorio Torres also 123 ½. The judges’ scores were: 39-37 Martin, 38-38, 38-38 Draw. Martin, a 2004 California Golden Gloves Champ goes to 10-0-2 (2) and Torres 5-1-2 (4).
Heavyweights: Ashanti Jordan TKO 2 Eric Pippen. Jordan, Fairfield CA, moves to 4-0 (4) while Pippen, Little Rock AR, dips to 3-2 (3). Jordan had about a 30 lb weight advantage.
Tom Hatheway
hathewayboxing@yahoo.com
Link To Article:http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=16181&more=1
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Valero Retains WBA Jr. Lightweight Title - Now 24-0 (24kos)
Valero defeats Shimada for WBC belt
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, June 12, 2008
TOKYO - Edwin Valero of Venezuela defeated Japan’s Takehiro Shimada by technical knockout Thursday to retain his WBA super featherweight boxing title.Valero sent Shimada to the canvas with a right hook at one minute 55 seconds of the seventh round, prompting referee Guillermo Perez Pineda to stop the bout.Valero, who is based in Japan, improved to 24-0 with all wins coming by way of knockout.Shimada dropped to 22-4-1, with 15 KOs.
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TomH: Valero retains title for the fourth time. May fight Manny Pacquiao later this year or in 2009.
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, June 12, 2008
TOKYO - Edwin Valero of Venezuela defeated Japan’s Takehiro Shimada by technical knockout Thursday to retain his WBA super featherweight boxing title.Valero sent Shimada to the canvas with a right hook at one minute 55 seconds of the seventh round, prompting referee Guillermo Perez Pineda to stop the bout.Valero, who is based in Japan, improved to 24-0 with all wins coming by way of knockout.Shimada dropped to 22-4-1, with 15 KOs.
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TomH: Valero retains title for the fourth time. May fight Manny Pacquiao later this year or in 2009.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Holmes Inducted to Hall of Fame
Holmes moved to tears by induction in boxing hall of fame.
By WILLIAM KATES, Associated Press Writer
CANASTOTA, N.Y. (AP)—With a precise, powerful left jab, Larry Holmes reigned as heavyweight champion for more than seven years, successfully defending his crown 20 times—the second longest title run in heavyweight history.
But on Sunday, the “Easton Assassin” needed a moment to compose himself before accepting his induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame along with 11 other champions and ring personalities.
“I’m sorry. I’m choked up a little bit. Why not?” Holmes said, receiving a sustained ovation from the crowd of nearly 1,000.
“When you get to this point, when people come out to salute you like this … it makes you want to cry. So if I cry, cry with me because I feel good,” said Holmes.
“I’m sorry. I’m choked up a little bit. Why not?” Holmes said, receiving a sustained ovation from the crowd of nearly 1,000.
“When you get to this point, when people come out to salute you like this … it makes you want to cry. So if I cry, cry with me because I feel good,” said Holmes.
Holmes headlined the 2008 induction class, which also included junior welterweight champion Eddie Perkins and late middleweight Holman Williams. All three are in the hall’s modern-era category.
Middleweights Len Harvey and Frank Klaus and welterweight Harry Lewis were honored in the old-timer category, and 19th-century Irish heavyweight Dan Donnelly in the pioneer class.
A seventh-grade dropout who forged his body in eastern Pennsylvania’s steel mills and honed his boxing skills in a Police Athletic League gym, Holmes compiled a record of 69-6, with 44 knockouts. He was heavyweight champion from 1978-1985. His 20 successful title defenses were surpassed only by Joe Louis with 25. Holmes nearly matched Rocky Marciano’s perfect 49-0 mark when he was upset by Michael Spinks for his first loss.
Despite his impressive resume, Holmes always has been under-appreciated— mostly because he defended his title against any fighter, regardless of ranking or name.
A seventh-grade dropout who forged his body in eastern Pennsylvania’s steel mills and honed his boxing skills in a Police Athletic League gym, Holmes compiled a record of 69-6, with 44 knockouts. He was heavyweight champion from 1978-1985. His 20 successful title defenses were surpassed only by Joe Louis with 25. Holmes nearly matched Rocky Marciano’s perfect 49-0 mark when he was upset by Michael Spinks for his first loss.
Despite his impressive resume, Holmes always has been under-appreciated— mostly because he defended his title against any fighter, regardless of ranking or name.
“I wanted to defend the title properly. I wanted to give everybody the opportunity to fight,” Holmes told the crowd, which included a large contingent of family and friends from Easton, Pa., among them his 3-week-old great granddaughter and 1980 Heisman Trophy winner George Rogers.
“I didn’t get into boxing to become the heavyweight champion of the world. I didn’t get into boxing to get into the hall of fame. I got into boxing to make money and pay the rent,” said Holmes, now 58 but just five years removed from his last fight.
Holmes said his detractors were his greatest motivation—including famed sportscaster Howard Cosell, who Holmes remembered said “my legs were too small, I couldn’t punch and I was just a copy of Muhammad Ali.”
Holmes had thanks for many people who helped his career, even singling out his sparring partners. But he gave special credit to promoter Don King for taking a chance on him on the start.
“When I was coming up, no one thought about Larry Holmes. Everybody I went to turned me down. No one would give a dime for my career,” Holmes said.
“I told people I was going to be the heavyweight champion of the world. They said I was crazy. People said you can’t be the heavyweight champ. Muhammad Ali is out there. Joe Frazier is out there. Ken Norton is out there. George Foreman is out there.
“I was determined to be the heavyweight champion of the world because I wanted to prove to those who said I couldn’t do it, that I could do it,” Holmes said.
After an early career that included 18 months as Ali’s sparring partner, Holmes beat WBC heavyweight champion Ken Norton in Las Vegas by decision on June 9, 1978, winning the fight with a final round cited by many as one of the greatest in boxing history.
Holmes’ string of successful title defenses ended in 1985 when he was upset by Michael Spinks in a 15-round decision. He retired in 1986 after losing a rematch with Spinks.
In 1988, the then 38-year-old Holmes was lured out of retirement by a $3 million purse to challenge Mike Tyson, the undisputed champion. Tyson knocked out Holmes in the fourth round, the first and only time Holmes would be knocked out in his career. Holmes again retired.
He returned to the ring again in 1990. In 1992, he upset undefeated 1988 Olympic heavyweight champ Ray Mercer, but lost a 12-round decision to Evander Holyfield in a title fight. Holmes got a last title shot in 1995 at 45, losing the WBC title by decision to Oliver McCall.
He returned to the ring again in 1990. In 1992, he upset undefeated 1988 Olympic heavyweight champ Ray Mercer, but lost a 12-round decision to Evander Holyfield in a title fight. Holmes got a last title shot in 1995 at 45, losing the WBC title by decision to Oliver McCall.
Since retiring, Holmes has become a successful businessman in his hometown and has helped fund numerous youth organizations.
In honor of Holmes’ induction, Easton Mayor Salvatore Panto read a proclamation that recognized Holmes for his humanity.
“It’s not just his boxing accomplishments were are so proud of. What we are more proud of is what he has down with those accomplishments,” said Panto, who grew up in the same projects as Holmes and has been a lifelong friend.
Also inducted Sunday as non-participants or observers were trainer Bill Gore, promoters Mogens Palle and Frank Warren and journalists Dave Anderson and Joe Koizumi.
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