(From Detroit Free Press)
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Five-time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield will be fighting to end hunger when he headlines a pay-per-view boxing card in Detroit in November.
Holyfield was in town Thursday to promote his Nov. 5 fight at Joe Louis Arena. Holyfield (43-10-2, 28 knockouts) will face 37-year-old Sherman (The Tank) Williams in a 12-round bout for Holyfield's World Boxing Federation heavyweight title.
Holyfield won the belt with an eighth-round knockout of Francois Botha in Las Vegas in April.
"Everything I became in life, somebody told me I wouldn't," Holyfield said. "Even now at 47 -- I'll be 48 Oct. 19 -- people say I'm too old ... but one of the most important things, I've taken care of myself.
"I'm willing to prove that. If you don't believe me, show up at the ring on the 5th and see another guy go down. ... I will win this fight, and I will be undisputed heavyweight champion. I'm not trying to get one belt. I'm trying to get them all, and then everyone will know there ain't but one champion, and that's me."
A victory over Williams helps set the stage for a fight next year against one of the Klitschko brothers, who are heavyweight champions. Vitali Klitschko is the WBC champion, and Wladimir Klitschko holds the IBF, WBO, IBO titles.
"The best practice is being in the ring," Holyfield said. "I'm honored to get this opportunity to do it for a good cause. We were supposed to fight in Vegas, but we found out the better fit is here in Detroit and happy to be part of it."
Holyfield, who will be the grand marshal for Sunday's NASCAR race in Brooklyn, has teamed up with Forgotten Harvest to raise awareness of people that go hungry every day. Forgotten Harvest collects surplus prepared and perishable food and delivers it for free to 158 emergency food providers in metro Detroit.
Holyfield will donate funds for five meals to Forgotten Harvest for every ticket sold for the Nov. 5, and also will donate money from pay-per-view sales. Local Walgreens stores will begin selling wrist bands that will provide 10 meals to Forgotten Harvest per purchase.
Thomas Hearns showed up to support Holyfield's announcement Thursday. Holyfield, who will train at MotorCity Casino for two weeks leading up to the fight, is hoping other local celebrities join his cause to help feed the hungry.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Saturday, May 29, 2010
V. KLITSCHKO RETAINS TITLE
(From Sportinglife.com)
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VITALI WINS IN 10
WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko produced an uninspiring performance as he forced a 10th round stoppage of London-based Pole Albert Sosnowski in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
The Ukrainian, regarded as the best in the division, was typically pedestrian for much of the contest, jabbing at his challenger mechanically.
He forced the finish by stepping up the workrate with a minute left of the 10th, flooring former European champion Sosnowski with a right before referee Jay Nady stepped in.
Klitschko was happy with his performance.
"I was in good form," he said. "Sosnowski is younger than me, but people saw that I did well against him.
"My experience got me through."
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VITALI WINS IN 10
WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko produced an uninspiring performance as he forced a 10th round stoppage of London-based Pole Albert Sosnowski in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
The Ukrainian, regarded as the best in the division, was typically pedestrian for much of the contest, jabbing at his challenger mechanically.
He forced the finish by stepping up the workrate with a minute left of the 10th, flooring former European champion Sosnowski with a right before referee Jay Nady stepped in.
Klitschko was happy with his performance.
"I was in good form," he said. "Sosnowski is younger than me, but people saw that I did well against him.
"My experience got me through."
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
RUIZ RETIRES
Ex-heavyweight champion Ruiz says he's retired
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By STEVE CARP
LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
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After making one final attempt to win the world heavyweight championship, John Ruiz decided it's time to move on.
Ruiz, 38, a two-time former WBA heavyweight champ, announced his retirement Monday. He'll move from Las Vegas to his native Boston, where he'll run a gym and train young fighters.
"It wasn't that hard a decision," said Ruiz, the first Latino to be heavyweight champion. "I've had a great career but it's time for me to turn the page and start a new chapter of my life.
"I want to go home and open a gym where kids will have a place to go, keeping them off of the streets so they can learn to box and build character."
Ruiz was unable to wrest the WBA belt from Englishman David Haye on April 3 in Manchester, England. He was knocked down four times, twice in the first round, and Ruiz's corner stopped the fight in the ninth. Ruiz is 44-9-1 with 30 knockouts.
"It's sad that my final fight didn't work out the way I wanted, but, hey, that's boxing," he said. "I'm proud of what I accomplished."
During an 18-year professional career, Ruiz defeated three world champions -- Evander Holyfield, Hasim Rahman and Tony Tucker. He fought in 12 championship bouts.
"I'm going to miss Las Vegas," said Ruiz, who lived in Southern Nevada for nine years.
Contact reporter Steve Carp at scarp@reviewjournal.com or 702-387-2913.
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By STEVE CARP
LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
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After making one final attempt to win the world heavyweight championship, John Ruiz decided it's time to move on.
Ruiz, 38, a two-time former WBA heavyweight champ, announced his retirement Monday. He'll move from Las Vegas to his native Boston, where he'll run a gym and train young fighters.
"It wasn't that hard a decision," said Ruiz, the first Latino to be heavyweight champion. "I've had a great career but it's time for me to turn the page and start a new chapter of my life.
"I want to go home and open a gym where kids will have a place to go, keeping them off of the streets so they can learn to box and build character."
Ruiz was unable to wrest the WBA belt from Englishman David Haye on April 3 in Manchester, England. He was knocked down four times, twice in the first round, and Ruiz's corner stopped the fight in the ninth. Ruiz is 44-9-1 with 30 knockouts.
"It's sad that my final fight didn't work out the way I wanted, but, hey, that's boxing," he said. "I'm proud of what I accomplished."
During an 18-year professional career, Ruiz defeated three world champions -- Evander Holyfield, Hasim Rahman and Tony Tucker. He fought in 12 championship bouts.
"I'm going to miss Las Vegas," said Ruiz, who lived in Southern Nevada for nine years.
Contact reporter Steve Carp at scarp@reviewjournal.com or 702-387-2913.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Martinez beats Pavlik to claim middleweight title
(From AP)
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.(AP)—Sergio Martinez dominated the final five rounds Saturday night, winning a bloody and impressive unanimous decision over Kelly Pavlik to claim the WBO and WBC middleweight championships.
Martinez (45-2-2) moved up to 160 pounds to challenge Pavlik, who had never been defeated at his natural weight. But the junior middleweight champ put on marvelous display of speed and footwork, battering and frustrating the pride of Youngstown, Ohio.
When the final bell sounded, Martinez ran for the corner and leaped onto the ropes in victory. Pavlik solemnly raised his own arm, his face awash in blood - just as it been at the end of every round after the eighth.
Roberto Ramirez scored it 116-111, Barbara Perez had it 115-111 and Craig Metcalfe had it 115-112, all for Martinez. The Associated Press also scored it 115-112.
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.(AP)—Sergio Martinez dominated the final five rounds Saturday night, winning a bloody and impressive unanimous decision over Kelly Pavlik to claim the WBO and WBC middleweight championships.
Martinez (45-2-2) moved up to 160 pounds to challenge Pavlik, who had never been defeated at his natural weight. But the junior middleweight champ put on marvelous display of speed and footwork, battering and frustrating the pride of Youngstown, Ohio.
When the final bell sounded, Martinez ran for the corner and leaped onto the ropes in victory. Pavlik solemnly raised his own arm, his face awash in blood - just as it been at the end of every round after the eighth.
Roberto Ramirez scored it 116-111, Barbara Perez had it 115-111 and Craig Metcalfe had it 115-112, all for Martinez. The Associated Press also scored it 115-112.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
HOLYFIELD RALLIES TO STOP BOTHA IN 8!
Wins first bout since June 2007...
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(From Associated Press)
47-year-old Holyfield stops Botha in 8th
LAS VEGAS — Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield stopped Frans Botha in the eighth round on Saturday night.
The 47-year-old Holyfield (43-10-2) knocked the 41-year old Botha (47-5-3) down with 2:36 left in the round with a right to the left chin.
Botha beat referee Russell Mora's count, but with 2:05 left Mora stopped the fight with Botha backed into a corner. It was Holyfield's 28th career knockout.
Two judges had Botha ahead 67-66 when the fight was stopped. The other judge had it 69-64 for Holyfield, the former heavyweight champion.
There were only about 2,200 people in the stands at the Thomas & Mack Center, most rooting for Holyfield.
Holyfield briefly lost his balance, stumbling into a corner after a right from Botha with 2:04 left in the second round. After that, Holyfield started taking control.
Botha, a native South African, was warned by the referee twice in the first three rounds for hitting behind the head. Botha also was warned in the first round for a double hit to the head during a clinch.
This was Holyfield's first fight in Las Vegas since 2003, when he lost to James Toney at Mandalay Bay.
Before Saturday Holyfield was only 10-6 in Las Vegas, including the infamous ear-biting incident against Mike Tyson in 1997, when he won by disqualification.
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(From Associated Press)
47-year-old Holyfield stops Botha in 8th
LAS VEGAS — Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield stopped Frans Botha in the eighth round on Saturday night.
The 47-year-old Holyfield (43-10-2) knocked the 41-year old Botha (47-5-3) down with 2:36 left in the round with a right to the left chin.
Botha beat referee Russell Mora's count, but with 2:05 left Mora stopped the fight with Botha backed into a corner. It was Holyfield's 28th career knockout.
Two judges had Botha ahead 67-66 when the fight was stopped. The other judge had it 69-64 for Holyfield, the former heavyweight champion.
There were only about 2,200 people in the stands at the Thomas & Mack Center, most rooting for Holyfield.
Holyfield briefly lost his balance, stumbling into a corner after a right from Botha with 2:04 left in the second round. After that, Holyfield started taking control.
Botha, a native South African, was warned by the referee twice in the first three rounds for hitting behind the head. Botha also was warned in the first round for a double hit to the head during a clinch.
This was Holyfield's first fight in Las Vegas since 2003, when he lost to James Toney at Mandalay Bay.
Before Saturday Holyfield was only 10-6 in Las Vegas, including the infamous ear-biting incident against Mike Tyson in 1997, when he won by disqualification.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
HOLYFIELD LICENSED IN TEXAS
(From USAToday)
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada State Athletic Commission has granted Evander Holyfield's request for a fighter's license.
The one-fight license was granted Monday. It was awarded on the condition that Holyfield would get a retinal inspection before any future fights in Las Vegas.
One board member voted against granting the license, saying he was concerned about the now 47-year-old Holyfield's condition. Raymond Avansino Jr. said he wanted a medical advisory board and neurologist to look at Holyfield's capabilities.
In 2003 Holyfield lost a fight to James Toney at Mandalay Bay.
Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer says Holyfield has come back and proven himself.
Holyfield's fight could come next month against 41-year-old Frans Botha.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada State Athletic Commission has granted Evander Holyfield's request for a fighter's license.
The one-fight license was granted Monday. It was awarded on the condition that Holyfield would get a retinal inspection before any future fights in Las Vegas.
One board member voted against granting the license, saying he was concerned about the now 47-year-old Holyfield's condition. Raymond Avansino Jr. said he wanted a medical advisory board and neurologist to look at Holyfield's capabilities.
In 2003 Holyfield lost a fight to James Toney at Mandalay Bay.
Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer says Holyfield has come back and proven himself.
Holyfield's fight could come next month against 41-year-old Frans Botha.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
FIGHT SCHEDULE 2010 - Q1
JANUARY
23 - JM Lopez TKO 7 S. Luevano (WBO 126)
FEBRUARY
5 - G. Johnson TKO 6 Y. Mack (175)
6 - Valero TKO 10 DeMarco (WBC 135)
6 - Adamek W 12 Estrada (Hvy)
20 - Oquendo TKO 9 D. King (15-18(13)) (Hvy)
MARCH
12 - S. Peter v Aguilera (Hvy)
13 - Pacquiao v Clottey (147)
13 - JL Castillo v A. Gomez (147)
13 - A. Povetkin v tba (Hvy)
20 - W. Klitschko v Chambers (Hvy)
26 – H. Camacho v A. Vester (160)
27 - Abraham v Dirrell (168 Tourney)
27 – M. Miadana (27-1) v V. Cayo (24-0) (HBO Oakland)
27 - JC Gomez v tba (Hvy)
31 - Tua v F. Ahunanya (Hvy)
APRIL
3 - Hopkins v Jones II (175)
3 - Haye v Ruiz (Hvy)
14 – D. Green v Siaca (200)
17 – Pavlik v S. Martinez II (160)
17 – Bute v E. Miranda (168)
17 - Holyfield v Botha (Hvy)
24 - Ward v A. Green (168 Tourney)
24 - Froch v Kessler (168 Tourney
24 – Arreola v Adamek (Hvy)
24 - Holyfield v D. Rossy (Hvy)
29 - B. Mirovic v A. Leapai (Hvy)
MAY
1 - Mosley v Mayweather (147)
JUNE
5 - Cotto v Y. Foreman (154)
23 - JM Lopez TKO 7 S. Luevano (WBO 126)
FEBRUARY
5 - G. Johnson TKO 6 Y. Mack (175)
6 - Valero TKO 10 DeMarco (WBC 135)
6 - Adamek W 12 Estrada (Hvy)
20 - Oquendo TKO 9 D. King (15-18(13)) (Hvy)
MARCH
12 - S. Peter v Aguilera (Hvy)
13 - Pacquiao v Clottey (147)
13 - JL Castillo v A. Gomez (147)
13 - A. Povetkin v tba (Hvy)
20 - W. Klitschko v Chambers (Hvy)
26 – H. Camacho v A. Vester (160)
27 - Abraham v Dirrell (168 Tourney)
27 – M. Miadana (27-1) v V. Cayo (24-0) (HBO Oakland)
27 - JC Gomez v tba (Hvy)
31 - Tua v F. Ahunanya (Hvy)
APRIL
3 - Hopkins v Jones II (175)
3 - Haye v Ruiz (Hvy)
14 – D. Green v Siaca (200)
17 – Pavlik v S. Martinez II (160)
17 – Bute v E. Miranda (168)
17 - Holyfield v Botha (Hvy)
24 - Ward v A. Green (168 Tourney)
24 - Froch v Kessler (168 Tourney
24 – Arreola v Adamek (Hvy)
24 - Holyfield v D. Rossy (Hvy)
29 - B. Mirovic v A. Leapai (Hvy)
MAY
1 - Mosley v Mayweather (147)
JUNE
5 - Cotto v Y. Foreman (154)
Sunday, February 7, 2010
FIGHT SCHEDULE 2010 - Q1
JANUARY
23 - JM Lopez TKO 7 S. Luevano (WBO 126)
FEBRUARY
5 - G. Johnson TKO 6 Y. Mack (175)
6 - Valero TKO 10 DeMarco (WBC 135)
6 - Adamek W 12 Estrada (Hvy)
20 - Oquendo v D. King 15-17(13) (Hvy)
MARCH
6 - Abraham v Dirrell (168 Tourney)
6 - Holyfield v Botha (Hvy)?
12 - S. Peter v Aguilera (Hvy)
13 - Pacquiao v Clottey (147)
13 - JL Castillo v A. Gomez (147)
13 - A. Povetkin v tba (Hvy)
20 - W. Klitschko v Chambers (Hvy)
27 - Tua v F. Ahunanya (Hvy)
27 - JC Gomez v tba (Hvy)
APRIL
3 - Hopkins v Jones II (175)
3 - Haye v Ruiz (Hvy)
17 - Ward v Taylor (168 Tourney)
17 - Froch v Kessler (168 Tourney
24 - Holyfield v D. Rossy (Hvy)
29 - B. Mirovic v A. Leapai (Hvy)
MAY
1 - Mosley v Mayweather (147)
JUNE
19 - Cotto v tba (147)
23 - JM Lopez TKO 7 S. Luevano (WBO 126)
FEBRUARY
5 - G. Johnson TKO 6 Y. Mack (175)
6 - Valero TKO 10 DeMarco (WBC 135)
6 - Adamek W 12 Estrada (Hvy)
20 - Oquendo v D. King 15-17(13) (Hvy)
MARCH
6 - Abraham v Dirrell (168 Tourney)
6 - Holyfield v Botha (Hvy)?
12 - S. Peter v Aguilera (Hvy)
13 - Pacquiao v Clottey (147)
13 - JL Castillo v A. Gomez (147)
13 - A. Povetkin v tba (Hvy)
20 - W. Klitschko v Chambers (Hvy)
27 - Tua v F. Ahunanya (Hvy)
27 - JC Gomez v tba (Hvy)
APRIL
3 - Hopkins v Jones II (175)
3 - Haye v Ruiz (Hvy)
17 - Ward v Taylor (168 Tourney)
17 - Froch v Kessler (168 Tourney
24 - Holyfield v D. Rossy (Hvy)
29 - B. Mirovic v A. Leapai (Hvy)
MAY
1 - Mosley v Mayweather (147)
JUNE
19 - Cotto v tba (147)
This Weekend's TV Bouts
Feb - 6
SHOWTIME
Edwin Valero (27-0 (27)) TKO 10 Antonio DeMarco (23-2-1)
Luis Abregu (29-0) W 10 Richard Guiterrez (24-4-1)
FOXSPORTS
Brandon Rios (24-0-1) TKO 3 Jorge Teron (23-2-1)
Thomas Villa (22-6-4) W DQ 10 Juan Ruiz (23-6)
Feb - 5
ESPN2
Glen Johnson (50-13-2) TKO 6 Yusaf Mack (28-3-2)
Guillermo Rigondeaux (5-0) KO 1 Adolfo Landeros (20-13-1)
SHOWTIME
Freddy Hernandez (28-1) KO 5 Demarcus Coley (36-13-1)
Francisco Contreras (13-0 (12)) KO 1 Juan Casteneda (16-3-1)
SHOWTIME
Edwin Valero (27-0 (27)) TKO 10 Antonio DeMarco (23-2-1)
Luis Abregu (29-0) W 10 Richard Guiterrez (24-4-1)
FOXSPORTS
Brandon Rios (24-0-1) TKO 3 Jorge Teron (23-2-1)
Thomas Villa (22-6-4) W DQ 10 Juan Ruiz (23-6)
Feb - 5
ESPN2
Glen Johnson (50-13-2) TKO 6 Yusaf Mack (28-3-2)
Guillermo Rigondeaux (5-0) KO 1 Adolfo Landeros (20-13-1)
SHOWTIME
Freddy Hernandez (28-1) KO 5 Demarcus Coley (36-13-1)
Francisco Contreras (13-0 (12)) KO 1 Juan Casteneda (16-3-1)
VALERO STILL PERFECT - NOW 27-0 (27KOS)
FROM AP
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Edwin Valero stays unbeaten, eyes fight with Manny Pacquiao
MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — Edwin Valero of Venezuela retained his WBC lightweight belt by stopping Mexico's Antonio DeMarco on Saturday night.
DeMarco sat in his corner and declined to come out for the 10th round of their title fight. The Mexican was well behind on points and, though he had no obvious injuries, officials said he retired on the advice of his handlers.
When the fight ended, Valero was eight points up on the scorecards of all three judges.
Valero improved to 27-0, with none of his bouts going the distance. DeMarco had only his second career defeat against 23 wins and a draw.
"My physical strength started to show," Valero said. "Little by little, I started gaining ground. The first three or four rounds I couldn't hit him with my jab, but then I started to connect."
Valero picked up a gash across his forehead in the second round, which came from an elbow by DeMarco that was ruled accidental. Valero needed three stitches afterward to close the wound.
Valero said he'd like a fight with Manny Pacquiao, which would force him to move up several weight categories.
"That's the fight the world wants to see," the Venezuelan said.
There could be many problems standing in the way of a Pacquiao-Valero fight.
Valero has been denied a U.S. visa because of a drunk-driving charge in Texas. He claims he was turned down because of his strong support for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, a vocal critic of U.S. foreign policy in Latin America.
Valero also had a severe motorcycle accident in February 2001 that left him with a fractured skull and required surgery to remove a blood clot. He eventually failed a pre-fight exam in New York. He was handed an indefinite suspension that effectively banned him from fighting in the United States.
The Venezuelan claimed the belt with a second-round TKO of Antonio Pitalua in April last year, and defended it in December when Hector Velasquez retired after six rounds.
DeMarco took an interim version of the belt with a 10th round TKO of Jose Alfaro in October last year.
Friday, February 5, 2010
This Weekend's TV Bouts
Feb - 6
SHOWTIME
Edwin Valero (26-0 (26)) v Antonio DeMarco (23-1-1)
Luis Abregu (28-0) v Richard Guiterrez (24-3-1)
FOXSPORTS
Brandon Rios (23-0-1) v Jorge Teron (23-1-1)
Thomas Villa (21-6-4) v Juan Ruiz (23-5)
Feb - 5
ESPN2
Glen Johnson (50-13-2) TKO 6 Yusaf Mack (28-3-2)
Guillermo Rigondeaux (5-0) KO 1 Adolfo Landeros (20-13-1)
SHOWTIME
Freddy Hernandez (28-1) KO 5 Demarcus Coley (36-13-1)
Francisco Contreras (13-0 (12)) KO 1 Juan Casteneda (16-3-1)
SHOWTIME
Edwin Valero (26-0 (26)) v Antonio DeMarco (23-1-1)
Luis Abregu (28-0) v Richard Guiterrez (24-3-1)
FOXSPORTS
Brandon Rios (23-0-1) v Jorge Teron (23-1-1)
Thomas Villa (21-6-4) v Juan Ruiz (23-5)
Feb - 5
ESPN2
Glen Johnson (50-13-2) TKO 6 Yusaf Mack (28-3-2)
Guillermo Rigondeaux (5-0) KO 1 Adolfo Landeros (20-13-1)
SHOWTIME
Freddy Hernandez (28-1) KO 5 Demarcus Coley (36-13-1)
Francisco Contreras (13-0 (12)) KO 1 Juan Casteneda (16-3-1)
FIGHT SCHEDULE 2010 - Q1
JANUARY
23 - JM Lopez TKO 7 S. Luevano (WBO 126)
FEBRUARY
5 - G. Johnson TKO 6 Y. Mack (175)
6 - Valero v DeMarco (WBC 135)
6 - Adamek v Estrada (Hvy)
20 - Oquendo v tba (Hvy)
MARCH
6 - Abraham v Dirrell (168 Tourney)
6 - Holyfield v Botha (Hvy)?
12 - S. Peter v Aguilera (Hvy)
13 - Pacquiao v Clottey (147)
13 - JL Castillo v A. Gomez (147)
13 - A. Povetkin v tba (Hvy)
20 - W. Klitschko v Chambers (Hvy)
27 - Tua v F. Ahunanya (Hvy)
27 - JC Gomez v tba (Hvy)
APRIL
3 - Hopkins v Jones II (175)
3 - Haye v Ruiz (Hvy)
17 - Ward v Taylor (168 Tourney)
17 - Froch v Kessler (168 Tourney
24 - Holyfield v D. Rossy (Hvy)
29 - B. Mirovic v A. Leapai (Hvy)
MAY
1 - Mosley v Mayweather (147)
JUNE
19 - Cotto v tba (147)
23 - JM Lopez TKO 7 S. Luevano (WBO 126)
FEBRUARY
5 - G. Johnson TKO 6 Y. Mack (175)
6 - Valero v DeMarco (WBC 135)
6 - Adamek v Estrada (Hvy)
20 - Oquendo v tba (Hvy)
MARCH
6 - Abraham v Dirrell (168 Tourney)
6 - Holyfield v Botha (Hvy)?
12 - S. Peter v Aguilera (Hvy)
13 - Pacquiao v Clottey (147)
13 - JL Castillo v A. Gomez (147)
13 - A. Povetkin v tba (Hvy)
20 - W. Klitschko v Chambers (Hvy)
27 - Tua v F. Ahunanya (Hvy)
27 - JC Gomez v tba (Hvy)
APRIL
3 - Hopkins v Jones II (175)
3 - Haye v Ruiz (Hvy)
17 - Ward v Taylor (168 Tourney)
17 - Froch v Kessler (168 Tourney
24 - Holyfield v D. Rossy (Hvy)
29 - B. Mirovic v A. Leapai (Hvy)
MAY
1 - Mosley v Mayweather (147)
JUNE
19 - Cotto v tba (147)
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
2010 FIGHT SCHEDULE - Q1'10
JANUARY
23 - S. Luevano v JM Lopez (WBO 126)
30 - Mosley v Berto (WBA/WBC 147)
30 - G. Johnson v Y. Mack (175)
FEBRUARY
6 - Valero v DeMarco (WBC 135)
6 - Adamek v Estrada (Hvy)
20 - Holyfield v Botha
MARCH
6 - Abraham v Dirrell (168 Tourney)
25 - Tua v F. Ahunanya
APRIL
17 - Ward v Taylor (168 Tourney)
17 - Froch v Kessler (168 Tourney)
23 - S. Luevano v JM Lopez (WBO 126)
30 - Mosley v Berto (WBA/WBC 147)
30 - G. Johnson v Y. Mack (175)
FEBRUARY
6 - Valero v DeMarco (WBC 135)
6 - Adamek v Estrada (Hvy)
20 - Holyfield v Botha
MARCH
6 - Abraham v Dirrell (168 Tourney)
25 - Tua v F. Ahunanya
APRIL
17 - Ward v Taylor (168 Tourney)
17 - Froch v Kessler (168 Tourney)
Sunday, December 27, 2009
PACQUIAO-MAYWEATHER UPDATE
(From Associated Press)
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Final proposal by Pacquiao camp
LAS VEGAS--Promoter Bob Arum has delivered what he says will be his last proposal to salvage the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. The fight is in jeopardy because of a blood-testing dispute.
Under Arum's proposal, the Nevada Athletic Commission would have the final say in how much testing there would be for the fight and when it would take place. Preparations for the fight would go forward and there would be three blood tests _ none within 30 days of the fight _ unless the commission decided otherwise at a mid-January meeting.
Arum said Sunday that Pacquiao's side would go no further than the proposal, and that he will begin negotiations Monday with Paul Malignaggi for the March 13 date the megafight was supposed to take place on.
(From TomH - my thoughts are that this fight will most likely happen sometime after the proposed March 13 for various reasons. That said, this fight has a couple of days to go or not. We will find out before the new year. Probably on 12/29 or 12/30. Most likely it will collapse and both fighters will take interim bouts before facing each other later in 2010)
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Final proposal by Pacquiao camp
LAS VEGAS--Promoter Bob Arum has delivered what he says will be his last proposal to salvage the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. The fight is in jeopardy because of a blood-testing dispute.
Under Arum's proposal, the Nevada Athletic Commission would have the final say in how much testing there would be for the fight and when it would take place. Preparations for the fight would go forward and there would be three blood tests _ none within 30 days of the fight _ unless the commission decided otherwise at a mid-January meeting.
Arum said Sunday that Pacquiao's side would go no further than the proposal, and that he will begin negotiations Monday with Paul Malignaggi for the March 13 date the megafight was supposed to take place on.
(From TomH - my thoughts are that this fight will most likely happen sometime after the proposed March 13 for various reasons. That said, this fight has a couple of days to go or not. We will find out before the new year. Probably on 12/29 or 12/30. Most likely it will collapse and both fighters will take interim bouts before facing each other later in 2010)
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
TEN ROUNDS: END OF YEAR EDITION
(From braggingrightscorner.com - Tony Montgomery)
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Round 1, Manny Pacquiao: Manny Pacquiao owned 2009 in boxing. His victory over Oscar De La Hoya came late in 2008 and he kept on rolling into 09 with huge wins over Ricky Hatton and Miguel Cotto. It was not that long ago if I were to be asked who wins a fight between Mayweather and Pacquiao I would have quickly answered Mayweather. After watching Pacquiao this year I honestly don't know how I would answer that question today. Floyd and Manny are the two best fighters in the world when they step into the ring anything can happen. I can make valid points on why both of them would win the fight. No crazy predictions claiming Pacquiao is going to get destroyed this time.
Round 2, Super Six: The Super Six tournament is on of the best things to happen to boxing in a long time. Take six of the best fighters in a weight class put them in a round robin tournament and find out who's the best. I hope this great idea will find its way into other weight classes. This is exactly what boxing is about, finding out who is the best in a weight class. On a side note, Lou DiBella should be congratulated for stepping down as Jermain Taylor's promoter. Taylor, one of the participants in this classic tournament, has suffered brutal knockout loses in two consecutive fights. Rather than sit by and watch his fighter get seriously injured, DiBella walked away not wanting any part of what could happen. And don't get it twisted, DiBella did not make this move to make himself look good, he didn't pull a Pontius Pilate and simply wash his hands to signify he would not be held responsible for any serious injury that could occur to Taylor. He did it because he cared, not because he didn't want to share the blame.
Round 3, The Heavyweights: It was another dismal year in the heavyweight division. We saw the Klitschko's continue to hold the heavyweight crown hostage in boring fight after boring fight. WHERE IS THE EXCITEMENT? I think it may have finally arrived in David Haye or at least I hope so. The heavyweight division needs a leader in the worst way. Someone we can get excited about, but where the hell is he? David Haye may make things more exciting but the heavyweight division has not seen true excitement since the days of Mike Tyson. Thank god for Middleweight and Welterweights!
Round 4, Poor judgment: Boxing has always seen its share of poor officiating and judging over the years but, goodness people, it is the year 2009. Why haven't we found a system that truly works yet? Why should a fighter's career -not to mention his or her well being- be put in the hands of someone who obviously doesn't get it? How can two judges score a fight so close only to have the third score come up so differently? Something needs to change and change soon. I'm tired of seeing fighters getting screwed because the judges are clearly not paying attention or have no clue of what thy are doing.
Round 5, The passing of Legends: The boxing world lost three great champions this year. Arturo Gatti, Vernon Forrest, and Alexis Arguello all left us much to early and will be missed by us all. Many more fighters and people who worked in boxing this year have passed boxrec.com has a list here http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Category:2009_Deaths. I wish you all the best on the other side.
Round 6, Margarito's hands: Antonio Margarito went from one of boxing's most exciting stars to one of boxing's biggest embarrassments in the blink of an eye. Before his fight with Shane Mosley Margarito was caught using loaded hand wraps. Boxing gets enough "black eyes" every year, which make the headlines every time. Thank you Antonio Margarito for bringing more shame to the boxing world, it's exactly what boxing doesn't need.
Round 7, MMA: Another year has passed and MMA still hasn't killed boxing like so many say will happen. Neither sport are going anywhere anytime soon. I've started to see a trend that I like. Shows that incorporate both MMA and boxing. It's a great way to bridge the fans together. Fans of boxing get a chance to see MMA fights live and perhaps become a fan and vice versa. I've never been a huge fan of MMA but I do respect the fighters and what they do the same way I respect a boxer for climbing in the ring.
Round 8, The end of Roy Jones: Roy Jones started the year with impressive victories over Omar Sheika and Jeff Lacy. Jones looked impressive enough to start raising a few eyebrows once again. That was until a few weeks ago when Danny Green stopped him in the first round and with the loss a potential showdown between Bernard Hopkins probably went down the drain. It's very clear that Roy Jones needs to finally hang up the gloves and begin the next chapter of his life. To many fighters hang around far to long and end up paying a heavy price in the end. Roy you were one of if not the best fighter of your generation now do yourself and your fans a favor and walk away.
Round 9, Instant Replay: Instant replay was introduced into boxing this year and I for one am very happy to see it's arrival. This is a feature that should have had made its entrance long ago. No longer will a fighter lose a fight on cuts when it was clearly a headbutt that caused the laceration. This is a step in the right direction for the sport of boxing. Now if we can just find something to do about those damn judges.
Round 10, 2010: All in all, 2009 was another great year in boxing. Manny Pacquiao dominated it, making a case to be called one of the greatest fighters of all time. The Super Six tournament will hopefully catch on in other weight classes and of course the return of Floyd Mayweather. Here's to 2010 and hopefully another great year!
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Round 1, Manny Pacquiao: Manny Pacquiao owned 2009 in boxing. His victory over Oscar De La Hoya came late in 2008 and he kept on rolling into 09 with huge wins over Ricky Hatton and Miguel Cotto. It was not that long ago if I were to be asked who wins a fight between Mayweather and Pacquiao I would have quickly answered Mayweather. After watching Pacquiao this year I honestly don't know how I would answer that question today. Floyd and Manny are the two best fighters in the world when they step into the ring anything can happen. I can make valid points on why both of them would win the fight. No crazy predictions claiming Pacquiao is going to get destroyed this time.
Round 2, Super Six: The Super Six tournament is on of the best things to happen to boxing in a long time. Take six of the best fighters in a weight class put them in a round robin tournament and find out who's the best. I hope this great idea will find its way into other weight classes. This is exactly what boxing is about, finding out who is the best in a weight class. On a side note, Lou DiBella should be congratulated for stepping down as Jermain Taylor's promoter. Taylor, one of the participants in this classic tournament, has suffered brutal knockout loses in two consecutive fights. Rather than sit by and watch his fighter get seriously injured, DiBella walked away not wanting any part of what could happen. And don't get it twisted, DiBella did not make this move to make himself look good, he didn't pull a Pontius Pilate and simply wash his hands to signify he would not be held responsible for any serious injury that could occur to Taylor. He did it because he cared, not because he didn't want to share the blame.
Round 3, The Heavyweights: It was another dismal year in the heavyweight division. We saw the Klitschko's continue to hold the heavyweight crown hostage in boring fight after boring fight. WHERE IS THE EXCITEMENT? I think it may have finally arrived in David Haye or at least I hope so. The heavyweight division needs a leader in the worst way. Someone we can get excited about, but where the hell is he? David Haye may make things more exciting but the heavyweight division has not seen true excitement since the days of Mike Tyson. Thank god for Middleweight and Welterweights!
Round 4, Poor judgment: Boxing has always seen its share of poor officiating and judging over the years but, goodness people, it is the year 2009. Why haven't we found a system that truly works yet? Why should a fighter's career -not to mention his or her well being- be put in the hands of someone who obviously doesn't get it? How can two judges score a fight so close only to have the third score come up so differently? Something needs to change and change soon. I'm tired of seeing fighters getting screwed because the judges are clearly not paying attention or have no clue of what thy are doing.
Round 5, The passing of Legends: The boxing world lost three great champions this year. Arturo Gatti, Vernon Forrest, and Alexis Arguello all left us much to early and will be missed by us all. Many more fighters and people who worked in boxing this year have passed boxrec.com has a list here http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Category:2009_Deaths. I wish you all the best on the other side.
Round 6, Margarito's hands: Antonio Margarito went from one of boxing's most exciting stars to one of boxing's biggest embarrassments in the blink of an eye. Before his fight with Shane Mosley Margarito was caught using loaded hand wraps. Boxing gets enough "black eyes" every year, which make the headlines every time. Thank you Antonio Margarito for bringing more shame to the boxing world, it's exactly what boxing doesn't need.
Round 7, MMA: Another year has passed and MMA still hasn't killed boxing like so many say will happen. Neither sport are going anywhere anytime soon. I've started to see a trend that I like. Shows that incorporate both MMA and boxing. It's a great way to bridge the fans together. Fans of boxing get a chance to see MMA fights live and perhaps become a fan and vice versa. I've never been a huge fan of MMA but I do respect the fighters and what they do the same way I respect a boxer for climbing in the ring.
Round 8, The end of Roy Jones: Roy Jones started the year with impressive victories over Omar Sheika and Jeff Lacy. Jones looked impressive enough to start raising a few eyebrows once again. That was until a few weeks ago when Danny Green stopped him in the first round and with the loss a potential showdown between Bernard Hopkins probably went down the drain. It's very clear that Roy Jones needs to finally hang up the gloves and begin the next chapter of his life. To many fighters hang around far to long and end up paying a heavy price in the end. Roy you were one of if not the best fighter of your generation now do yourself and your fans a favor and walk away.
Round 9, Instant Replay: Instant replay was introduced into boxing this year and I for one am very happy to see it's arrival. This is a feature that should have had made its entrance long ago. No longer will a fighter lose a fight on cuts when it was clearly a headbutt that caused the laceration. This is a step in the right direction for the sport of boxing. Now if we can just find something to do about those damn judges.
Round 10, 2010: All in all, 2009 was another great year in boxing. Manny Pacquiao dominated it, making a case to be called one of the greatest fighters of all time. The Super Six tournament will hopefully catch on in other weight classes and of course the return of Floyd Mayweather. Here's to 2010 and hopefully another great year!
2009 FIGHT SCHEDULE
PAVLIK & VALERO STOP OPPONETS - DEFEND TITLES
(Final update for 2009)
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 (W 12) E. Ornelas (175)
2 - R. Jones (TKO by 1) D. Greene (Cruiser)
5 - P. Williams (W-maj-12) S. Martinez (154)
5 - C. Arreola (TKO 4) B. Minto (Heavy)
5 - T. Thompson (TKO 9) C. Witherspoon(Heavy)
12 - V. Klitschko (W 12) K. Johnson (WBC Heavy)
19 - K. Pavlik (TKO 5) M. Espino (160)
19 - Valero (TKO 7) H. Velasquez (135)
(Final update for 2009)
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 (W 12) E. Ornelas (175)
2 - R. Jones (TKO by 1) D. Greene (Cruiser)
5 - P. Williams (W-maj-12) S. Martinez (154)
5 - C. Arreola (TKO 4) B. Minto (Heavy)
5 - T. Thompson (TKO 9) C. Witherspoon(Heavy)
12 - V. Klitschko (W 12) K. Johnson (WBC Heavy)
19 - K. Pavlik (TKO 5) M. Espino (160)
19 - Valero (TKO 7) H. Velasquez (135)
VALERO STILL PERFECT - 26-0 (26)
DEFENDS WORLD LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE WITH TKO
(From The Associated Press)
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LA GUAIRA, Venezuela — Edwin Valero stopped veteran Hector Velazquez after six rounds Saturday night to keep his WBC lightweight title in a town on Venezuela's Caribbean coast.
The 28-year-old Valero (26-0, 26 KOs) was bleeding from an eyebrow and his nose after a pair of accidental head-butts early in the fight. But the feisty Venezuelan kept attacking, giving Velazquez (51-14-2) his third loss in four fights.
It was Valero's first defense since winning the belt in April with a second-round knockout of Antonio Pitalua in Austin, Texas. Valero is already planning to defend the title in early 2010 against Antonio DeMarco, who holds the interim WBC belt.
The fight Saturday night was held just outside Caracas — Valero's first fight since problems renewing his U.S. visa prevented him from defending his title in Las Vegas last month against junior lightweight champion Humberto Soto.
Valero at the time accused the U.S. government of discrimination, saying he had completed all the necessary paperwork and that his application wasn't approved in time because of his sympathy for Venezuela President Hugo Chavez — a fierce critic of the U.S. government. Valero has an image of Chavez tattooed on his chest along with a Venezuelan flag.
Authorities say that Valero has a pending drunken driving charge in Texas, which is the primary reason he was denied a visa.
The charismatic lightweight turned professional in 2002 and fought without any problems until he failed a prefight MRI exam two years later in New York, when it was revealed that he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage in a motorcycle accident in 2001.
Valero was place on indefinite suspension and wound up fighting mainly in Japan and Latin America. He finally received a license to fight in Texas, where he won his 135-pound title in the kind of dazzling performance that has become his hallmark.
(From The Associated Press)
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LA GUAIRA, Venezuela — Edwin Valero stopped veteran Hector Velazquez after six rounds Saturday night to keep his WBC lightweight title in a town on Venezuela's Caribbean coast.
The 28-year-old Valero (26-0, 26 KOs) was bleeding from an eyebrow and his nose after a pair of accidental head-butts early in the fight. But the feisty Venezuelan kept attacking, giving Velazquez (51-14-2) his third loss in four fights.
It was Valero's first defense since winning the belt in April with a second-round knockout of Antonio Pitalua in Austin, Texas. Valero is already planning to defend the title in early 2010 against Antonio DeMarco, who holds the interim WBC belt.
The fight Saturday night was held just outside Caracas — Valero's first fight since problems renewing his U.S. visa prevented him from defending his title in Las Vegas last month against junior lightweight champion Humberto Soto.
Valero at the time accused the U.S. government of discrimination, saying he had completed all the necessary paperwork and that his application wasn't approved in time because of his sympathy for Venezuela President Hugo Chavez — a fierce critic of the U.S. government. Valero has an image of Chavez tattooed on his chest along with a Venezuelan flag.
Authorities say that Valero has a pending drunken driving charge in Texas, which is the primary reason he was denied a visa.
The charismatic lightweight turned professional in 2002 and fought without any problems until he failed a prefight MRI exam two years later in New York, when it was revealed that he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage in a motorcycle accident in 2001.
Valero was place on indefinite suspension and wound up fighting mainly in Japan and Latin America. He finally received a license to fight in Texas, where he won his 135-pound title in the kind of dazzling performance that has become his hallmark.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
2009 FIGHT SCHEDULE
V. KLITSCHKO OVER K. JOHNSON...
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 (W 12) E. Ornelas (175)
2 - R. Jones (TKO by 1) D. Greene (Cruiser)
5 - P. Williams (W-maj-12) S. Martinez (154)
5 - C. Arreola (TKO 4) B. Minto (Heavy)
5 - T. Thompson (TKO 9) C. Witherspoon(Heavy)
12 - V. Klitschko (W 12) 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 (KO 4) L. Andre (IBF 168)
DECEMBER
2 - B. Hopkins (W 12) E. Ornelas (175)
2 - R. Jones (TKO by 1) D. Greene (Cruiser)
5 - P. Williams (W-maj-12) S. Martinez (154)
5 - C. Arreola (TKO 4) B. Minto (Heavy)
5 - T. Thompson (TKO 9) C. Witherspoon(Heavy)
12 - V. Klitschko (W 12) K. Johnson (WBC Heavy)
19 - K. Pavlik v M. Espino (160)
19 - Valero v H. Velasquez (135)
Friday, December 11, 2009
SUPER SIX UPDATE
ROUND TWO MATCHES
Mar. 6 '10 - Abraham (31-0) v Dirrell (18-1)
Apr. 17 '10 - Froch (26-0) v Kessler (42-2)
Apr. 17 '10 - Ward (21-0) v Taylor (28-4-1)
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)
Mar. 6 '10 - Abraham (31-0) v Dirrell (18-1)
Apr. 17 '10 - Froch (26-0) v Kessler (42-2)
Apr. 17 '10 - Ward (21-0) v Taylor (28-4-1)
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)
2009 FIGHT SCHEDULE
HOPKINS DECISIONS ORNELAS!
GREENE SHOCKS JONES IN ONE!
WILLIAMS SQUEAKS BY MARTINEZ!
ARREOLA STOPS MINTO!
THOMPSON STOPS WITHERSPOON!
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 (W 12) E. Ornelas (175)
2 - R. Jones (TKO by 1) D. Greene (Cruiser)
5 - P. Williams (W-maj-12) S. Martinez (154)
5 - C. Arreola (TKO 4) B. Minto (Heavy)
5 - T. Thompson (TKO 9) C. Witherspoon(Heavy)
12 - V. Klitschko v K. Johnson (WBC Heavy)
19 - K. Pavlik v M. Espino (160)
19 - Valero v H. Velasquez (135)
GREENE SHOCKS JONES IN ONE!
WILLIAMS SQUEAKS BY MARTINEZ!
ARREOLA STOPS MINTO!
THOMPSON STOPS WITHERSPOON!
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 (W 12) E. Ornelas (175)
2 - R. Jones (TKO by 1) D. Greene (Cruiser)
5 - P. Williams (W-maj-12) S. Martinez (154)
5 - C. Arreola (TKO 4) B. Minto (Heavy)
5 - T. Thompson (TKO 9) C. Witherspoon(Heavy)
12 - V. Klitschko v K. Johnson (WBC Heavy)
19 - K. Pavlik v M. Espino (160)
19 - Valero v H. Velasquez (135)
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