BUTE KO'S ANDRE IN REMATCH
SEPTEMBER
23 - F. Saleem (TKO by 4) S. McLean (Heavy)
26 - V. Klitscko (TKO 10) Arreola (WBC Heavy)
OCTOBER
17 - Froch (W 12) Dirrell (168)
17 - A. Abraham (KO 12) J. Taylor (168)
NOVEMBER
7 - Dawson (W 12) G. Johnson (175)
7 - Haye (W 12) Valuev (WBA Heavy)
14 - Pacquiao (TKO 12) Cotto (145)
21 - Ward (W TD 10) Kessler (WBA 168)
28 - L. Bute (KO 4) L. Andre (IBF 168)
DECEMBER
2 - B. Hopkins v E. Ornelas (175)
2 - R. Jones v D. Greene (Cruiser)
5 - P. Williams v S. Martinez (154)
5 - C. Arreola v B. Minto (Heavy)
5 - C. Witherspoon v T. Thompson (Heavy)
12 - V. Klitschko v K. Johnson (WBC Heavy)
19 - K. Pavlik v M. Espino (160)
19 - Valero v H. Velasquez (135)
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Super Six Standings
Abraham 1-0 (3)
Froch 1-0 (2)
Ward 1-0 (2)
Kessler 0-1 (0)
Dirrell 0-1 (0)
Taylor 0-1 (0)
Next bouts:
Round Two - Abraham v Dirrell, Froch v Kessler, Taylor v Ward.
Froch 1-0 (2)
Ward 1-0 (2)
Kessler 0-1 (0)
Dirrell 0-1 (0)
Taylor 0-1 (0)
Next bouts:
Round Two - Abraham v Dirrell, Froch v Kessler, Taylor v Ward.
2009 Fight Schedule
WARD BEATS KESSLER TO TAKE WBA SUPER MIDDLWEIGHT TITLE
SEPTEMBER
23 - F. Saleem (TKO by 4) S. McLean (Heavy)
26 - V. Klitscko (TKO 10) Arreola (WBC Heavy)
OCTOBER
17 - Froch (W 12) Dirrell (168)
17 - A. Abraham (KO 12) J. Taylor (168)
NOVEMBER
7 - Dawson (W 12) G. Johnson (175)
7 - Haye (W 12) Valuev (WBA Heavy)
14 - Pacquiao (TKO 12) Cotto (145)
21 - Ward (W TD 10) Kessler (WBA 168)
28 - L. Bute v L. Andre (168)
DECEMBER
2 - B. Hopkins v E. Ornelas (175)
2 - R. Jones v D. Greene (Cruiser)
5 - P. Williams v S. Martinez (154)
5 - C. Arreola v B. Minto (Heavy)
5 - C. Witherspoon v T. Thompson (Heavy)
12 - V. Klitschko v K. Johnson (WBC Heavy)
19 - K. Pavlik v M. Espino (160)
19 - Valero v H. Velasquez (135)
SEPTEMBER
23 - F. Saleem (TKO by 4) S. McLean (Heavy)
26 - V. Klitscko (TKO 10) Arreola (WBC Heavy)
OCTOBER
17 - Froch (W 12) Dirrell (168)
17 - A. Abraham (KO 12) J. Taylor (168)
NOVEMBER
7 - Dawson (W 12) G. Johnson (175)
7 - Haye (W 12) Valuev (WBA Heavy)
14 - Pacquiao (TKO 12) Cotto (145)
21 - Ward (W TD 10) Kessler (WBA 168)
28 - L. Bute v L. Andre (168)
DECEMBER
2 - B. Hopkins v E. Ornelas (175)
2 - R. Jones v D. Greene (Cruiser)
5 - P. Williams v S. Martinez (154)
5 - C. Arreola v B. Minto (Heavy)
5 - C. Witherspoon v T. Thompson (Heavy)
12 - V. Klitschko v K. Johnson (WBC Heavy)
19 - K. Pavlik v M. Espino (160)
19 - Valero v H. Velasquez (135)
Sunday, November 15, 2009
2009 Fight Schedule
SEPTEMBER
23 - F. Saleem (TKO by 4) S. McLean (Heavy)
26 - V. Klitscko (TKO 10) Arreola (WBC Heavy)
OCTOBER
17 - Froch (W 12) Dirrell (168)
17 - A. Abraham (KO 12) J. Taylor (168)
NOVEMBER
7 - Dawson (W 12) G. Johnson (175)
7 - Haye (W 12) Valuev (WBA Heavy)
14 - Pacquiao (TKO 12) Cotto (145)
21 - Kessler v Ward (168)
28 - L. Bute v L. Andre (168)
DECEMBER
2 - B. Hopkins v E. Ornelas (175)
2 - R. Jones v D. Greene (Cruiser)
5 - P. Williams v S. Martinez (154)
5 - C. Arreola v D. Rossey (Heavy)
5 - C. Witherspoon v T. Thompson (Heavy)
12 - V. Klitschko v K. Johnson (WBC Heavy)
19 - K. Pavlik v M. Espino (160)
19 - Valero v H. Velasquez (135)
23 - F. Saleem (TKO by 4) S. McLean (Heavy)
26 - V. Klitscko (TKO 10) Arreola (WBC Heavy)
OCTOBER
17 - Froch (W 12) Dirrell (168)
17 - A. Abraham (KO 12) J. Taylor (168)
NOVEMBER
7 - Dawson (W 12) G. Johnson (175)
7 - Haye (W 12) Valuev (WBA Heavy)
14 - Pacquiao (TKO 12) Cotto (145)
21 - Kessler v Ward (168)
28 - L. Bute v L. Andre (168)
DECEMBER
2 - B. Hopkins v E. Ornelas (175)
2 - R. Jones v D. Greene (Cruiser)
5 - P. Williams v S. Martinez (154)
5 - C. Arreola v D. Rossey (Heavy)
5 - C. Witherspoon v T. Thompson (Heavy)
12 - V. Klitschko v K. Johnson (WBC Heavy)
19 - K. Pavlik v M. Espino (160)
19 - Valero v H. Velasquez (135)
PACQUIAO STOPS COTTO IN 12TH!
Pacquiao stops Cotto to win 7th title
(From The Associated Press)
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LAS VEGAS - Manny Pacquiao's speed and power were way too much for Miguel Cotto's heart.
Pacquiao put on yet another dominating performance Saturday night, knocking down Cotto twice and turning his face into a bloody mess before finally stopping him at 55 seconds of the 12th round.
The Filipino star used his blazing speed and power from both hands to win his seventh title in seven weight classes and cement his stature as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Cotto took such a beating that his face was a river of red from the fury of Pacquiao's punches but he refused to quit even as his corner tried to throw in the towel after the 11th round.
The fight was billed as a 145-pound classic, and in the early rounds it didn't disappoint. The two went after each other with a vengeance and Cotto more than held his own as they traded punches in the center of the ring.
Pacquiao dropped Cotto with a right hand early in the third round, but he wasn't badly hurt and came back to finish the round strong. But after Pacquiao put Cotto on the canvas with a big left hand as Cotto was advancing forward late in the fourth round, the Puerto Rican was never the same again.
"Our plan was not to hurry but to take our time," Pacquiao said. "It was a hard fight tonight and I needed time to test his power."
Cotto fought gamely but in the later rounds he was just trying to survive as blood flowed down his face and Pacquiao kept coming after him relentlessly. It looked as if his corner was trying to stop the fight after the 11th round, but Cotto went back out to take even more punishment before a final flurry along the ropes prompted referee Kenny Bayless to call the fight to an end.
Cotto's face was swollen, blood was flowing from his nose and his cuts, and he simply couldn't stop Pacquiao from bouncing inside and throwing both hands at will.
"I didn't know from where the punches were coming," Cotto said. "Manny Pacquiao is one of the best boxers I ever fought."
Pacquiao, coming off of spectacular wins over Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton, added another one against Cotto, who had lost only once and held the WBO version of the welterweight title. Pacquiao did it in trademark fashion, throwing punches in flurries and from all angles until Cotto began to slow down and then pursuing him relentlessly until the fight finally ended.
The fight will likely set up an even bigger fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr., and many in the soldout crowd at the MGM Grand arena began chanting "We want Floyd! We want Floyd" after the fight ended.
"I want to see him fight Mayweather," trainer Freddie Roach said.
Mayweather may have second thoughts after Pacquiao did what no fighter has done before and win a belt in a seventh weight class. More impressive, though, is how he has fought, dismantling opponents despite moving up consistently from 106 pounds to the 144 he weighed for the fight.
The welterweight ranks will be the last ones Pacquiao conquers, though. He said he will not move up any more in weight.
"This is the last weight division for me," Pacquiao said. "It's history for me and more importantly a Filipino did it.
He was so dominant in the later rounds that Cotto was fighting backward most of the way, simply trying to survive. Pacquiao was credited with landing almost twice as many punches , 336-172 , as Cotto.
Pacquiao earned a minimum $13 million, while Cotto got $7 million
Pacquiao was favored, largely off his last two performances in which he forced De La Hoya to quit on his stool and then knocked out Hatton with a huge left hook in the second round. Some in boxing, including Roach, thought Cotto had been slowed by his devastating loss last year to Antonio Margarito and would be further slowed by having to come in 2 pounds lower than his normal weight.
(From The Associated Press)
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LAS VEGAS - Manny Pacquiao's speed and power were way too much for Miguel Cotto's heart.
Pacquiao put on yet another dominating performance Saturday night, knocking down Cotto twice and turning his face into a bloody mess before finally stopping him at 55 seconds of the 12th round.
The Filipino star used his blazing speed and power from both hands to win his seventh title in seven weight classes and cement his stature as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Cotto took such a beating that his face was a river of red from the fury of Pacquiao's punches but he refused to quit even as his corner tried to throw in the towel after the 11th round.
The fight was billed as a 145-pound classic, and in the early rounds it didn't disappoint. The two went after each other with a vengeance and Cotto more than held his own as they traded punches in the center of the ring.
Pacquiao dropped Cotto with a right hand early in the third round, but he wasn't badly hurt and came back to finish the round strong. But after Pacquiao put Cotto on the canvas with a big left hand as Cotto was advancing forward late in the fourth round, the Puerto Rican was never the same again.
"Our plan was not to hurry but to take our time," Pacquiao said. "It was a hard fight tonight and I needed time to test his power."
Cotto fought gamely but in the later rounds he was just trying to survive as blood flowed down his face and Pacquiao kept coming after him relentlessly. It looked as if his corner was trying to stop the fight after the 11th round, but Cotto went back out to take even more punishment before a final flurry along the ropes prompted referee Kenny Bayless to call the fight to an end.
Cotto's face was swollen, blood was flowing from his nose and his cuts, and he simply couldn't stop Pacquiao from bouncing inside and throwing both hands at will.
"I didn't know from where the punches were coming," Cotto said. "Manny Pacquiao is one of the best boxers I ever fought."
Pacquiao, coming off of spectacular wins over Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton, added another one against Cotto, who had lost only once and held the WBO version of the welterweight title. Pacquiao did it in trademark fashion, throwing punches in flurries and from all angles until Cotto began to slow down and then pursuing him relentlessly until the fight finally ended.
The fight will likely set up an even bigger fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr., and many in the soldout crowd at the MGM Grand arena began chanting "We want Floyd! We want Floyd" after the fight ended.
"I want to see him fight Mayweather," trainer Freddie Roach said.
Mayweather may have second thoughts after Pacquiao did what no fighter has done before and win a belt in a seventh weight class. More impressive, though, is how he has fought, dismantling opponents despite moving up consistently from 106 pounds to the 144 he weighed for the fight.
The welterweight ranks will be the last ones Pacquiao conquers, though. He said he will not move up any more in weight.
"This is the last weight division for me," Pacquiao said. "It's history for me and more importantly a Filipino did it.
He was so dominant in the later rounds that Cotto was fighting backward most of the way, simply trying to survive. Pacquiao was credited with landing almost twice as many punches , 336-172 , as Cotto.
Pacquiao earned a minimum $13 million, while Cotto got $7 million
Pacquiao was favored, largely off his last two performances in which he forced De La Hoya to quit on his stool and then knocked out Hatton with a huge left hook in the second round. Some in boxing, including Roach, thought Cotto had been slowed by his devastating loss last year to Antonio Margarito and would be further slowed by having to come in 2 pounds lower than his normal weight.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
2009 Fight Schedule
SEPTEMBER
23 - F. Saleem (TKO by 4) S. McLean (Heavy)
26 - V. Klitscko (TKO 10) Arreola (WBC Heavy)
OCTOBER
17 - Froch (W 12) Dirrell (168)
17 - A. Abraham (KO 12) J. Taylor (168)
NOVEMBER
7 - Dawson (W 12) G. Johnson (175)
7 - Haye (W 12) Valuev (WBA Heavy)
14 - Cotto v Pacquiao (147)
21 - Kessler v Ward (168)
28 - L. Bute v L. Andre (168)
DECEMBER
2 - B. Hopkins v E. Ornelas (175)
2 - R. Jones v D. Greene (Cruiser)
12 - Valero v A. Demarco (135)
12 - V. Klitschko v K. Johnson (WBC Heavy)
23 - F. Saleem (TKO by 4) S. McLean (Heavy)
26 - V. Klitscko (TKO 10) Arreola (WBC Heavy)
OCTOBER
17 - Froch (W 12) Dirrell (168)
17 - A. Abraham (KO 12) J. Taylor (168)
NOVEMBER
7 - Dawson (W 12) G. Johnson (175)
7 - Haye (W 12) Valuev (WBA Heavy)
14 - Cotto v Pacquiao (147)
21 - Kessler v Ward (168)
28 - L. Bute v L. Andre (168)
DECEMBER
2 - B. Hopkins v E. Ornelas (175)
2 - R. Jones v D. Greene (Cruiser)
12 - Valero v A. Demarco (135)
12 - V. Klitschko v K. Johnson (WBC Heavy)
DAWSON DEFENDS AGAINST JOHNSON
Chad Dawson retained his title via unanimous 12 round decision over the aging Glen Johnson who will be 41 in January. Basically it's time for the Road Warrior to hang it up. A very good fighter in his day, but he is no longer at the elite level.
Scores were: 115-113, 115-113, 117-111. Dawson moves to 29-0 (17) while Johnson dips to 49-13-2 (33).
Scores were: 115-113, 115-113, 117-111. Dawson moves to 29-0 (17) while Johnson dips to 49-13-2 (33).
HAYE NEW WBA CHAMP!
David Haye defeated Nikolay Valuev via 12 round majority decision to capture the WBA Heavyweight Title tonight. Scores were: 114-114, 116-112, 116-112. Haye's record moves to 23-1 (21) and has a mandatory against John Ruiz which is due by May 2010. Ex-two time champ Valuev drops to 50-2 (34).
Prediction: Valuev v Haye
I see this going Haye's way. Too fast, boxing to easy almost embarrasing decision. Or possibly a KO in 11. Yep Valuev down twice in this bout, stopped in 11.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
2009 Fight Schedule
(Note: Mosley v Coley moved to Jan. '10)
SEPTEMBER
23 - F. Saleem (TKO by 4) S. McLean (Heavy)
26 - V. Klitscko (TKO 10) Arreola (Heavy)
OCTOBER
17 - Froch (W 12) Dirrell (168)
17 - A. Abraham (KO 12) J. Taylor (168)
NOVEMBER
7 - Dawson v G. Johnson (175)
7 - Valuev v Haye (Heavy)
14 - Cotto v Pacquiao (147)
21 - Kessler v Ward (168)
28 - L. Bute v L. Andre (168)
DECEMBER
2 - B. Hopkins v E. Ornelas (175)
2 - R. Jones v D. Greene (Cruiser)
12 - Valero v A. Demarco (135)
SEPTEMBER
23 - F. Saleem (TKO by 4) S. McLean (Heavy)
26 - V. Klitscko (TKO 10) Arreola (Heavy)
OCTOBER
17 - Froch (W 12) Dirrell (168)
17 - A. Abraham (KO 12) J. Taylor (168)
NOVEMBER
7 - Dawson v G. Johnson (175)
7 - Valuev v Haye (Heavy)
14 - Cotto v Pacquiao (147)
21 - Kessler v Ward (168)
28 - L. Bute v L. Andre (168)
DECEMBER
2 - B. Hopkins v E. Ornelas (175)
2 - R. Jones v D. Greene (Cruiser)
12 - Valero v A. Demarco (135)
Thursday, October 22, 2009
2009 Fight Schedule
Note: Pavlik v Williams (160) postponed until early 2010.
SEPTEMBER
23 - F. Saleem (TKO by 4) S. McLean (Heavy)
26 - V. Klitscko (TKO 10) Arreola (Heavy)
OCTOBER
17 - Froch (W 12) Dirrell (168)
17 - A. Abraham (KO 12) J. Taylor (168)
NOVEMBER
7 - Dawson v G. Johnson (175)
7 - Valuev v Haye (Heavy)
14 - Cotto v Pacquiao 147)
21 - Kessler v Ward (168)
28 - L. Bute v L. Andre (168)
DECEMBER
2 - B. Hopkins v E. Ornelas (175)
2 - R. Jones v D. Greene (Cruiser)
12 - Valero v A. Demarco (135)
26 - Mosley v D.Coley (147)
SEPTEMBER
23 - F. Saleem (TKO by 4) S. McLean (Heavy)
26 - V. Klitscko (TKO 10) Arreola (Heavy)
OCTOBER
17 - Froch (W 12) Dirrell (168)
17 - A. Abraham (KO 12) J. Taylor (168)
NOVEMBER
7 - Dawson v G. Johnson (175)
7 - Valuev v Haye (Heavy)
14 - Cotto v Pacquiao 147)
21 - Kessler v Ward (168)
28 - L. Bute v L. Andre (168)
DECEMBER
2 - B. Hopkins v E. Ornelas (175)
2 - R. Jones v D. Greene (Cruiser)
12 - Valero v A. Demarco (135)
26 - Mosley v D.Coley (147)
Sunday, October 18, 2009
2009 Fight Schedule
SEPTEMBER
23 - F. Saleem (TKO by 4) S. McLean (Heavy)
26 - V. Klitscko (TKO 10) Arreola (Heavy)
OCTOBER
17 - Froch (W 12) Dirrell (168)
17 - A. Abraham (KO 12) J. Taylor (168)
NOVEMBER
7 - Dawson v G. Johnson (175)
7 - Valuev v Haye (Heavy)
14 - Cotto v Pacquiao 147)
21 - Kessler v Ward (168)
28 - L. Bute v L. Andre (168)
DECEMBER
5 - Pavlik v P. Williams (160)
12 - Valero v A. Demarco (135)
26 - Mosley v D.Coley (147)
23 - F. Saleem (TKO by 4) S. McLean (Heavy)
26 - V. Klitscko (TKO 10) Arreola (Heavy)
OCTOBER
17 - Froch (W 12) Dirrell (168)
17 - A. Abraham (KO 12) J. Taylor (168)
NOVEMBER
7 - Dawson v G. Johnson (175)
7 - Valuev v Haye (Heavy)
14 - Cotto v Pacquiao 147)
21 - Kessler v Ward (168)
28 - L. Bute v L. Andre (168)
DECEMBER
5 - Pavlik v P. Williams (160)
12 - Valero v A. Demarco (135)
26 - Mosley v D.Coley (147)
Super Six Standings
Abraham 1-0 (3)
Froch 1-0 (2)
Kessler 0-0 (0)
Ward 0-0 (0)
Dirrell 0-1 (0)
Taylor 0-1 (0)
Next bouts:
Round One Kessler v Ward 11/21
Round Two Abraham v Dirrell, Froch v Kessler, Taylor v Ward.
Froch 1-0 (2)
Kessler 0-0 (0)
Ward 0-0 (0)
Dirrell 0-1 (0)
Taylor 0-1 (0)
Next bouts:
Round One Kessler v Ward 11/21
Round Two Abraham v Dirrell, Froch v Kessler, Taylor v Ward.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Super Six - Results
Round One - Today
Abraham TKO 12 Taylor
Froch W 12 Dirrell
Kessler v Ward (tbd 11/21)
Abraham TKO 12 Taylor
Froch W 12 Dirrell
Kessler v Ward (tbd 11/21)
Friday, October 16, 2009
Super Six - Predictions
Super Six Predictions For Round One
Abraham over Taylor by TKO.
Dirrell over Froch by Decision.
Kessler over Ward by Decision.
Abraham over Taylor by TKO.
Dirrell over Froch by Decision.
Kessler over Ward by Decision.
Friday, October 9, 2009
SUPER SIX WBC
THE SUPER SIX WORLD BOXING CLASSIC
MISSION: TO FIND THE BEST FIGHTER AT 168. Each fighter will face three different opponents over the next 12 months in a points-based race. The top four point-makers reach the semifinals, and the winners square off in early 2011 for the Super Six World Boxing Classic trophy.
THE FIGHERS: ARTHUR ABRAHAM 30-0(24), CARL FROCH 25-0(20), MIKKEL KESSLER 42-1(32), ANDRE WARD 20-0(13), JERMAIN TAYLOR 28-3-1(17), ANDRE DIRRELL 18-0(13).
THE BOUTS:
(Round One)
Oct. 17, 2009 Abraham v Taylor, Berlin, Ger.
Oct. 17, 2009 Froch v Dirrell, Nottingham, UK.
Nov. 21, 2009 Kessler v Ward, Oakland, CA USA.
MISSION: TO FIND THE BEST FIGHTER AT 168. Each fighter will face three different opponents over the next 12 months in a points-based race. The top four point-makers reach the semifinals, and the winners square off in early 2011 for the Super Six World Boxing Classic trophy.
THE FIGHERS: ARTHUR ABRAHAM 30-0(24), CARL FROCH 25-0(20), MIKKEL KESSLER 42-1(32), ANDRE WARD 20-0(13), JERMAIN TAYLOR 28-3-1(17), ANDRE DIRRELL 18-0(13).
THE BOUTS:
(Round One)
Oct. 17, 2009 Abraham v Taylor, Berlin, Ger.
Oct. 17, 2009 Froch v Dirrell, Nottingham, UK.
Nov. 21, 2009 Kessler v Ward, Oakland, CA USA.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
2009 Fight Schedule
SEPTEMBER
23 - F. Saleem (TKO by 4) S. McLean (Heavy)
26 - V. Klitscko (TKO 10) Arreola (Heavy)
OCTOBER
17 - Froch v Dirrell (168)
17 - A. Abraham v J. Taylor (168)
NOVEMBER
7 - Dawson v G. Johnson (175)
7 - Valuev v Haye (Heavy)
14 - Cotto v Pacquiao 147)
21 - Kessler v Ward (168)
28 - L. Bute v L. Andre (168)
DECEMBER
5 - Pavlik v P. Williams (160)
12 - Valero v A. Demarco (135)
26 - Mosley v D.Coley (147)
23 - F. Saleem (TKO by 4) S. McLean (Heavy)
26 - V. Klitscko (TKO 10) Arreola (Heavy)
OCTOBER
17 - Froch v Dirrell (168)
17 - A. Abraham v J. Taylor (168)
NOVEMBER
7 - Dawson v G. Johnson (175)
7 - Valuev v Haye (Heavy)
14 - Cotto v Pacquiao 147)
21 - Kessler v Ward (168)
28 - L. Bute v L. Andre (168)
DECEMBER
5 - Pavlik v P. Williams (160)
12 - Valero v A. Demarco (135)
26 - Mosley v D.Coley (147)
Klitschko stops Arreola after 10th round
(From AP)
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LOS ANGELES — Vitali Klitschko gave Cris Arreola such a beating that his corner finally stepped in to stop the fight. Good thing, because Arreola wasn't about to quit by himself.
Klitschko cemented his spot alongside his brother, Wladimir, at the top of the heavyweight ranks Saturday night by battering a game but outclassed Arreola around the ring for 10 rounds. Arreola remained upright the entire fight but had taken so many punches that his corner wouldn't let him out for the 11th round.
It was a dominating performance for Klitschko, who retained his piece of the heavyweight title and denied Arreola's bid to become the first Mexican-American to win a heavyweight crown. Arreola was still willing to fight some more, but trainer Henry Ramirez ended things with his fighter still on his stool after the 10th round.
"I know I was hurting him a lot but he has a great, great chin," Klitschko said. "I was surprised he did not come out (for the 11th round)."
One ringside judge gave Klitschko all 10 rounds while the other two gave Arreola one round. The Associated Press had Klitschko winning every round.
It was the third win for Klitschko since he returned last year from a four-year retirement he said he needed to allow his body to heal. His brother, Wladimir, also a heavyweight champion, was in the corner to give him advice but there was little that needed to be said about a performance so dominating that there seemed little chance for Arreola even after the first round.
Klitschko, who stood a half-head taller than Arreola, used his left jab when he wanted Arreola on the outside, and threw uppercuts and short hooks at him when he tried to get inside. He ran his record to 38-2 while stopping an opponent within the distance for the 37th time.
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LOS ANGELES — Vitali Klitschko gave Cris Arreola such a beating that his corner finally stepped in to stop the fight. Good thing, because Arreola wasn't about to quit by himself.
Klitschko cemented his spot alongside his brother, Wladimir, at the top of the heavyweight ranks Saturday night by battering a game but outclassed Arreola around the ring for 10 rounds. Arreola remained upright the entire fight but had taken so many punches that his corner wouldn't let him out for the 11th round.
It was a dominating performance for Klitschko, who retained his piece of the heavyweight title and denied Arreola's bid to become the first Mexican-American to win a heavyweight crown. Arreola was still willing to fight some more, but trainer Henry Ramirez ended things with his fighter still on his stool after the 10th round.
"I know I was hurting him a lot but he has a great, great chin," Klitschko said. "I was surprised he did not come out (for the 11th round)."
One ringside judge gave Klitschko all 10 rounds while the other two gave Arreola one round. The Associated Press had Klitschko winning every round.
It was the third win for Klitschko since he returned last year from a four-year retirement he said he needed to allow his body to heal. His brother, Wladimir, also a heavyweight champion, was in the corner to give him advice but there was little that needed to be said about a performance so dominating that there seemed little chance for Arreola even after the first round.
Klitschko, who stood a half-head taller than Arreola, used his left jab when he wanted Arreola on the outside, and threw uppercuts and short hooks at him when he tried to get inside. He ran his record to 38-2 while stopping an opponent within the distance for the 37th time.
Friday, September 25, 2009
2009 Fight Schedule
SEPTEMBER
23 - F. Saleem (TKO by 4) S. McLean (Heavy)
26 - V. Klitscko v Arreola (Heavy)
OCTOBER
17 - Froch v Dirrell (168)
17 - A. Abraham v J. Taylor (168)
NOVEMBER
7 - Dawson v G. Johnson (175)
7 - Valuev v Haye (Heavy)
14 - Cotto v Pacquiao 147)
21 - Kessler v Ward (168)
28 - L. Bute v L. Andre (168)
DECEMBER
5 - Pavlik v P. Williams (160)
12 - Valero v A. Demarco (135)
26 - Mosley v D.Coley (147)
23 - F. Saleem (TKO by 4) S. McLean (Heavy)
26 - V. Klitscko v Arreola (Heavy)
OCTOBER
17 - Froch v Dirrell (168)
17 - A. Abraham v J. Taylor (168)
NOVEMBER
7 - Dawson v G. Johnson (175)
7 - Valuev v Haye (Heavy)
14 - Cotto v Pacquiao 147)
21 - Kessler v Ward (168)
28 - L. Bute v L. Andre (168)
DECEMBER
5 - Pavlik v P. Williams (160)
12 - Valero v A. Demarco (135)
26 - Mosley v D.Coley (147)
Hopkins v Jones II in 2010
(From ESPN)
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Jones must first win bout in Australia
Sixteen years after they first met, Roy Jones and Bernard Hopkins will finally fight again.
The light heavyweight stars signed an agreement Friday night to meet in a rematch sometime in the first quarter of 2010, according to Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer and Square Ring CEO John Wirt.
The deal is contingent on Jones' first winning a planned Dec. 2 fight in Australia against Australian cruiserweight Danny Green.
Under the terms of the agreement, it is a 50-50 split of the revenue. However, if there is a knockout, the winner of the fight will get 60 percent and the loser 40 percent.
When Hopkins and Jones first met in 1993, Jones won a unanimous decision to claim a vacant middleweight title.
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Jones must first win bout in Australia
Sixteen years after they first met, Roy Jones and Bernard Hopkins will finally fight again.
The light heavyweight stars signed an agreement Friday night to meet in a rematch sometime in the first quarter of 2010, according to Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer and Square Ring CEO John Wirt.
The deal is contingent on Jones' first winning a planned Dec. 2 fight in Australia against Australian cruiserweight Danny Green.
Under the terms of the agreement, it is a 50-50 split of the revenue. However, if there is a knockout, the winner of the fight will get 60 percent and the loser 40 percent.
When Hopkins and Jones first met in 1993, Jones won a unanimous decision to claim a vacant middleweight title.
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