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NEWS FLASH
Pacman trains, plays chess!
By Nick Giongco / Photos: Nick Giongco
Before leaving for the US on Monday night, Manny Pacquiao worked out at a gym owned by close buddy Gerry Penalosa then had dinner with friends at Century Park Hotel in Manila. After dinner, Pacquiao played chess with former business manager Rod Nazario, who had two wins and one loss against Pacquiao. In attendance during the (Japanese) dinner hosted by sportsman extraordinaire Hermie Esguerra were former Ilocos Sur Gov. Chavit Singson and former Manila mayor and current Environment secretary Lito Atienza, boxing men Ramon Lainez and Gerry Garcia, gun enthusiast Cris Aquino and members of Pacquiao entourage such as Eric Pineda and Jake Joson and even Jasmine Villegas, the Fil-Mexican singer who belted out the Star-Spangled Banner during Pacquiao's rematch with Juan Manuel Marquez last March 15 in Las Vegas. Pacquiao faces David Diaz on June 28 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas for Diaz's WBC lightweight title.
Tuesday, May 13 2008
NEWS FLASH
Haye gives up WBC title!
David Haye, the WBC/WBA/WBO cruiserweight champion, has communicated to the WBC his plans for his future in boxing in a letter written to the WBC President Jose Sulaiman. Haye has relinquished his WBC cruiserweight championship and is requesting the WBC to rate him in the heavyweight division, hoping that his second dream, to win the WBC green and gold heavyweight championship, becomes true in the near future. The WBC's vacant cruiserweight title will be contested between Rudolf Kraj and Giacobbe Fragomeni.
Monday, May 12 2008
ANNOUNCEMENT
UFC updates!
UFC 84 is live on PPV May 24!
UFC teams up with StubHub! Now, UFC fans can buy and sell tickets to UFC online . . . . Click here for more
The coaches for season eight of Spike TV’s “The Ultimate Fighter,” the most successful original series in network history, will feature two of the UFC’s all-time top heavyweights. Interim UFC heavyweight champion, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, and former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, will star in the new season featuring light heavyweights (205 lbs) and lightweights (155 lbs) premiering Wednesday, September 17 at 10:00pm ET/PT. Nogueira and Mir will square off in the Octagon™ for a to-be-announced UFC pay per view event. UFC President Dana White will once again serve as the show’s host . . . . Click here for more
The fight game can get very personal and the war of words between UFC Lightweight Champion "THE PRODIGY" BJ PENN and former champ SEAN "THE MUSCLE SHARK" SHERK has taken personal to a whole new level. The talking stops and the real competition begins as these two men step into the Octagon to determine the undisputed king of the 155-lb. division at UFC 84: ILL WILL - Saturday, May 24, live on Pay-Per-View and Yahoo! Sports online from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT. Go to 84.ufc.com for more info.
Monday, May 12 2008
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The "Roxy" Photogallery!
By Shane Hennigan; Photos by Emily Harney
Cappiello Promotions and ESPN2 boxing had the city of Bostonrocking this past Wednesday as Wednesday Night Fights provided thejam-packed audience at The Roxy with upsets, knockouts, and actionthroughout. "It was a fantastic night of boxing," stated CappielloPromotions president Rich Cappiello.
In the main event, former two-time world title challenger Reynaldo Lopez(29-5-2, 20 KOs) scored a shocking third-round knockout victory overpreviously undefeated IBF #2 super bantamweight Mike "Machine Gun" Oliver(21-1, 7 KOs). Click here for the report and action-packed photogallery!
Monday, May 12 2008
Gergan: A. Mundine is stupid!
By Ray Wheatley -- World of Boxing
Charlie Gergan, who trained and managed Australian great Tony Mundine, the number one middleweight and a highly rated light heavyweight during the 1970s and 80s, is upset with comments WBA super middleweight champion Anthony Mundine has recently made. "Anthony has made some silly statements regarding he can't lose to Sam Soliman because he is a Christian and not a Muslim," Gergan said. "That is stupidity. Anthony must realize that the three boxers who defeated him - Sven Ottke, Manny Siaca and Mikkel Kessler were not Muslim. He also said Shane Mosley is a Muslim. That is also wrong. Anthony is a good boxer but is not nearly as good as his father Tony. I am sure his father would have defeated him easily had they both met at their best." Gergan also trained and managed former WBO 140 pound champion Sammy Fuentes. "I lived in Redondo Beach, California, for many years and enjoyed my time in the USA training boxers including world champion Sammy Fuentes." Gergan currently trains several boxers in Sydney, Australia.
Monday, May 12 2008
Ticket Alert: Abraham-Miranda!
It may only be the first full day of summer, but June 21st will also be the hottest night of the year for fight fans as super middleweight bomber Edison ‘Pantera’ Miranda gets his shot at revenge against the first man to beat him, ‘King’ Arthur Abraham, in a highly anticipated war at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida. Tickets for this epic clash, priced at $202, $152, $102, and $52 are now on sale and may be purchased at the Hard Rock Live Box Office or TicketMaster.com. Also added to the Abraham vs Miranda II card is a world middleweight title elimination bout between Raul Marquez – a former world champion who is undefeated since 2004 – and Dominican banger Giovanni Lorenzo, who has yet to taste defeat in a six year pro career that has seen him compile a 26-0 record. These important headlining bouts, plus a full-slate of undercard action, will have fight fans on their feet from start to finish, but hurry, because tickets are expected to go fast.
Monday, May 12 2008
More on Hatton-Lazcano!
Golden Boy Promotions officially announced today a deal with the VERSUS network to televise the Ricky Hatton vs. Juan Lazcano and Paulie Malignaggi vs. Lovemore N’Dou world championship doubleheader. The fights will air live on VERSUS on May 24 at 3:30 PM ET and will originate from the City of Manchester Stadium in Manchester, England. The event marks the first time that Golden Boy Promotions and VERSUS will work together to televise a boxing event. The fight will be televised by Sky Box Office in the United Kingdom. “I’m very excited to bring Ricky’s fight to his American fans through VERSUS,” said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. “This is a step in the right direction for fight fans as we at Golden Boy hope to continue to bring big names and big fights to non-pay TV on cable television. The fights between Hatton and Lazcano and Malignaggi and N’Dou are the perfect start to what I hope will be a long relationship with VERSUS.”
Monday, May 12 2008
Q&A: Richard Schaefer!
By Karl Freitag
Fightnews.com interviewed Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer on Friday to get the latest on De La Hoya-Mayweather II, the Mosley-Judah cancellation, plus the latest on Barrera, Hopkins, Casamayor and much more.
On Oscar De La Hoya's condition in regard to a hairline fraction around his right eye suffered in the Steve Forbes fight:
Oscar is good, he'll be ready to go September 20th. I saw him last night so everything will be good.
On the status of Mayweather-De La Hoya II:
I'm trying to finalize that and I'm hopeful that in the next few days that will be accomplished. There's no hang-up, it's just a matter of getting everything signed off. Oscar wants the fight, Floyd wants the fight, sponsors are already lining up in masses, venues are interested everywhere. (More)
Monday, May 12 2008
Gamboa inks sponsorship deal!
By Lee Bates
Unbeaten and highly regarded junior lightweight Yuriorkis Gamboa (9-0, 8 KOs) playfully tests out a Padron Cigar with the company's founder Jose Padron. Gamboa, a cuban native and Olympic gold medalist, signed a sponsorship agreement with the company just a few days ago. Gamboa will be making his HBO debut this Saturday against Darling Jimenez (23-2-2, 14KOs) at Terrible's Primm Valley Casino Resort in Primm, Nevada.
Monday, May 12 2008
Results from Russia!
By Alexey Sukachev
Another stage of the international Kostya Tszyu Cup fight series took place Saturday in Kaluga, Russia. Russian-based Armenian Artur Marabyan (11-0, 4 KOs) remained undefeated and added the vacant IBF East/West Europe heavyweight title to his resume with an unanimous twelve-round decision over durable Roman Dabolins (9-11, 6 KOs). In co-main bout of the fight night another unbeaten Russian heavyweight Alexey Soloviev (15-0, 10 KOs) made a short work of Kenyan Raymond Ochieng (12-7-1, 9 KOs) knocking him out in the third to retain the IBF international belt. Other results: Alexander Kotlobay (10-1, 6 KOs) TKO3 Teymuraz Kekelidze (15-29-1, 12 KOs); Karen Tevosyan (5-0-3, 3 KOs) KO5 Kogtoranee Por Surasak (10-8, 5 KOs); Damir Bulatov (4-2-1, 1 KO) UD8 Richard Segere (5-1-2, 3 KOs); Evgeny Veniaminov (7-3-1, 2 KOs) SD6 Jurijs Borejko (14-12, 9 KOs).
The “GORIZONT” promotional group staged another local show Saturday in Barnaul, Altay Mountains. There were three fights each featuring a notable prospect in it. In the main event Russian super middleweight titleholder Dmitry Sukhotsky (10-0, 5 KOs) stopped Tanzanian kayo artist Mbaruku Kheri (7-4, 7 KOs) to acquire the TWBA belt in 168lb. Sukhotsky possesses a victory over world-rated David Gogiya. Russian light heavyweight beltholder Rudolf Asaturyan (8-0, 4 KOs) outpointed rugged Vasily Andriyanov (7-17, 1 KOs) to retain his belt. Also, towering (6’ 9’’) heavyweight Evgeny Orlov (8-2-1, 5 KOs) decisioned upset-minded journeyman Daniil Peretyatko (also known as Daniel Peret, 12-15, 3 KOs) over eight.
Monday, May 12 2008
Seal stops Amos!
By Gary "Digital" Williams at ringside
Cruiserweight Adam "The Real Deal" Seal stopped Derek "D-Mos" Amos in the fourth round of the main event in front of a partisan crowd at the Fredericksburg Fairgrounds in Fredericksburg, VA. The card was the maiden promotion for Counter Punch Promotions. (More)
Monday, May 12 2008
Antillon, Rubio in Reading, PA!
The Sovereign Performing Arts Center in Reading, Pennsylvania will host the June 6th edition of Telefutura's Solo Boxeo, headlined by WBC #2 junior lightweight Urbano Antillon (22-0, 15 KOs). This fan-friendly brawler has five straight knockouts, all in the first three rounds. The night's co-feature will showcase WBC #3 middleweight contender Marco Antonio Rubio (41-4-1, 36 KOs), who is tentatively scheduled to face middleweight champ Kelly Pavlik in September. Other fighters featured will include Lucian Gonzalez, Julio Cesa Mathews, Argenis Mendez, Luis Del Valle and the pro debut of Harold Cintron. Tickets are $65, $50, $35 and $25. Call 610-898-7200.
Monday, May 12 2008
Molina tops Quiet Cannon card!
By Francisco Salazar
Unbeaten lightweight John Molina will be featured in the main event on Friday, May 23rd at the Quiet Cannon in Montebello, CA. Molina, (11-0, 8 KOs) from nearby Covina, will square off against Jose Alfredo Lugo in a six round bout. In his last bout, Molina was featured on national television for the first time, having to fend off tough Carlos Madrid to win a close six round unanimous decision. Lugo, who will be fighting for the first time in the United States, snapped a two-bout losing streak by knocking out Cristobal Teran in the first round in December. Also on the eight-bout "Battle of the Rising Stars" card will be unbeaten Super Lightweight Hector Serrano in a six round bout. Serrano is coming off a close six round split decision victory over Carlos Musquez last month. Other notable bouts are Welterweight prospect Vardan Gasparyan (9-1-4, 4 KOs) taking on Alejandro Bogarin (7-5-3, 2 KOs) in a six round bout. Unbeaten Light Welterweight Anthony Mosquera (3-0, 1 KO) from East Los Angeles faces veteran Terrence Jett in a six round bout. Four more bouts will round out the card. Tickets start out at $50. Doors open at 6:15PM, with first bell at 7:30PM. For tickets and information, call 323-781-4871 or 323-816-6200.
Monday, May 12 2008
NM throwback card!
Ringside report by Chris Cozzone & Ricardo Trujillo
If you wanted to see a throwback card, the way boxing used to be, last night’s Romero Promotions card at Sky City Casino was it. If you wanted to see the future of local boxing, the way it ought to be, again, Acoma, N.M. was the place to be. On a card aptly billed as “New Era of Pro Boxing,” five young guns, one ol’ lion and one local promoter showed a packed house of 850 rowdy fans just how good boxing is, and can be, in the 505 . . . . Click here for full report and gallery
Sunday, May 11 2008
Findley defeats Hernandez!
Ringside by Jacob Chavez, photos by John Booz
Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions and Octavius James’ One In A Million Boxing Inc. teamed up to put on a terrific event that brought big time boxing back to the Cicero Stadium in Cicero, IL on Friday night. The fight card, which was billed as the “Battle For Pride,” featured a cross-town battle between Chicago’s Miguel “Macho” Hernandez (20-8-0, 10 KOs), whose notoriety was earned from his appearance on the third season of the popular reality TV boxing series “The Contender”, against the up and coming Derrick “Superman” Findley (11-2-0, 6 KOs) of Gary, IN. Findley has gained significant interest and has Midwest boxing insiders talking not just because of his boxing skills, but also because of his very muscular build as well. After his experience on “The Contender,” Hernandez needed a win to get his career back on track. In the end it was youth over experience as Derrick Findley controlled the fight en route to an eight round unanimous decision over Miguel Hernandez by a comfortable margin . . . Click here for more
Sunday, May 11 2008
Bradley comments on big upset!
Photo: Colin Messom
"I knew this fight was mine," said newly crowned WBC super lightweight champion Timothy Bradley following his stunning upset of Junior Witter on Saturday night in Nottingham, England. "I've seen the tapes [of Witter's past fights], and he fades in the sixth and seventh. And I know that's when I come on. I get stronger in the later rounds." In regard to the overhand right that dropped Witter in round six, Bradley stated, "I have been working on that punch. He tends to pull back with his chin up in the air and I just caught him. But I couldn't finish him. I had to be careful in there. He's got power in both hands." Renowned ShoBox analyst Steve Farhood commented, "This can be considered an early candidate for upset of the year. It is so difficult to win a world title on the road. And to do it with as little experience as Bradley has, this was something special. That one-punch knockdown in the sixth proved to be the difference maker in the fight." If you missed Saturday's exciting telecast, catch the replay on Monday at 8PM ET/PT and Tuesday at midnight on SHOWTIME Extreme and anytime at SHOWTIME On Demand beginning Tuesday, May 13. Nick Charles and Farhood called the action from ringside in Nottingham with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing. The executive producer of ShoBox: The New Generation is Gordon Hall.
Sunday, May 11 2008
Mundine rules out Kessler bout!
By Ray Wheatley -- World of Boxing
Anthony Mundine has decided to give up his WBA super middleweight belt after he defends against Sam Soliman on May 28. This means he will not have to face former conqueror Mikkel Kessler who is the mandatory contender for the championship. Mundine was ordered by the WBA to fight Kessler after Sam Soliman defense. Mundine stated he wanted to become a world champion in three weight divisions and will go after the world's best middleweights Arthur Abraham, Kelly Pavlik and Felix Sturm. "I want to become middleweight champion and then eventually the light heavyweight champion," Mundine said. "I can be a six-time world champion in three different weight divisions. I will definitely finish a great fighter. I won't put myself up there with [Muhammad] Ali and [Sugar] Ray Robinson, but I will be the best athlete ever overall. I didn't come to boxing till I was 25. In my previous sport, I was the best and I will be the best in boxing. I'll be the best combined athlete ever, a six-time world champ, because that's my favorite number. The [WBA] title means a lot but it wasn't a very viable decision [to fight Kessler]." It has already been announced that Kessler will face Dimitri Sartison for the vacant WBA title on June 21.
Sunday, May 11 2008
Esquibel wins at Sky City
By Chris Cozzone and Ricardo Trujillo
Tonight at Sky City Casino in Acoma, N.M.: Weathering a rough knockdown in the fourth, Albuquerque featherweight Matthew "Papitas" Esquivel (8-0, 4 KOs) rose from the canvas, then to the occassion, to defeat the toughest opponent in his career in Luis Cervantes (7-2-3, 2 KOs), of Cathedral City, Calif. Esquivel's ring generalship, and a third round knockdown sealed a majority decision in his favor, with scores of 57-56, 57-55 and 56-56. The Romero Promotions card saw the best action yet this year in N.M. On the undercard: Albuquerque jr. lightweight Archie Ray Marquez (2-0, 2 KOs) took out tough Cesar Holguin-Gutierrez (0-2) with a kayo at :58 of round two; Albuquerque bantam powerhouse David Proa (3-0, 3 KOs) destroyed Beto Perez (2-3) at 1:45 of round one; Albuquerque bantamweight James Piar (2-0, 1 KO) put Socorro's Miguel Armendarez (0-2) to sleep at 2:16 of the first; In a brutal four-round war, Albuquerque's Jose Cruz Garcia (2-2) won a unanimous decision over Albuquerque debuter Alejandro Lopez (0-1) with scores of 39-37 x 3; and, in the show opener, Duke City welter debuter Josh "The Pittbull" Torres (1-0, 1 KO) forced Socorro MMA fighter Richard Montano (0-1) to quit on his stool between the 2nd and 3rd rounds. Stay tuned for a full report and a gallery tomorrow.
Sunday, May 11 2008
Bradley dethrones Witter!
Photo: Tom Casino/SHOWTIME
#1 rated challenger Timothy Bradley (22-0, 11 KOs) seized the WBC super lightweight championship with a split decision over defending champion Junior Witter (36-2-1, 21 KOs) on Saturday night at the Trent FM Arena in Nottingham, England. Witter got off to a good start, but Bradley turned the tide by dropping Witter in round six and outworking Witter over much of the remainder of the fight to prevail by scores of 115-113 and 114-113 on two cards. Witter was ahead 115-112 on the third card.
In the co-feature, WBC #1 rated super middleweight Carl Froch (23-0, 19 KOs) battered previously unbeaten late-replacement Albert Rybacki (15-1, 8 KOs), scoring a fourth round TKO. Froch is Joe Calzaghe's mandatory challenger, although Calzaghe is expected to relinquish the title without meeting Froch. (More).
Saturday, May 10 2008
Kentikian destroys Ortega!
The “Killer Queen“ Susi Kentikian successfully defended her WBA and WIBF flyweight belts in the very first round against American Mary Ortega at the Brandberge Arena in Halle an der Saale. After a slow start, which saw both fighters trying to get into their rhythm, it was Kentikian who got off first. A quick combination punctuated by a short right hand to the jaw sent Ortega down for the first time in the fight. The challenger was able to get up but was unable to defend herself against the overwhelming Kentikian. Seconds later, she went down again. Another barrage of punches forced the referee to call a halt to the action at 1:53 minutes of the round. Kentikian won in a stunning fashion, although unexpected, she run over her foe. Most experts expected a close, hard-fought battle but the “Killer Queen” provided a quick and brutal beatdown. She stays unbeaten and is now 21-0 with 16 KOs. Ortega falls to 29-5-2.
Welterweight veteran Christian Bladt (33-10-1, 9 KOs) scored a sixth round TKO over local favorite Norman Schuster (14-1, 6 KOs) in a bout for the WBO Intercontinental 147lb belt. Bladt floored Schuster in the sixth then battered him on the ropes to get the stop at the 1:17 mark.
Unbeaten heavyweight Sebastian Köber (15-0, 11 KOs) dropped Edgar Kalnars (16-13, 9 KOs) in round three and swept to a one-sided 80-69, 80-69, 80-68 win. Kalnars was also deducted points for elbowing and headbutting.
Unbeaten super middleweight Lukas Wilaschek (21-0, 7 KOs) floored Roman Vanicky (8-17-1, 5 KOs) in round three, en route to a 80-71, 80-71, 80-71 shutout.
Unbeaten and highly regarded middleweight Gennady Golovkin (12-0, 10 KOs) broke down Ibrahim Sid (9-5-2, 2 KOs), dropping him late in round seven and finishing Sid 26 second into the eighth.
Unbeaten heavyweight Gbenga "Bang Bang" Oloukun (16-0, 10 KOs) made quick work of Petr Sedlak (16-4, 13 KOs), knocking down Sedlak twice before the bout was halted at 2:46 of round two.
Unbeaten light heavyweight Aleksy Kuziemski 15-0, 2 KOs) not surprisingly outclassed Jevgenijs Andrejevs (8-21, 2 KOs) over eight by scores of 80-72 across the board.
Unbeaten Spotlight light heavyweight Patrick Dobroschi (6-0, 2 KOs) outpointed Titusz Szabo (3-25, 3 KOs) by scores of 39-38, 40-36, 40-36.
Female GBU flyweight titleholder Viktoria Milo (19-6, 5 KOs) won an eight rounder over Svetla Taskova (4-21-1, 1 KO) by scores of 78-74, 78-76, 78-74.
Saturday, May 10 2008
Demchenko stops Janusevic!
By Enrico "Erik" Crociati
Ukranian big puncher Sergey Demchenko (11-2, 10 KOs) won the first title of his pro career just minutes ago in Belgrade, Serbia, stopping local hero Drago Janusevic (14-1, 7 KOs) in four rounds. Janusevic got off to a good start over the first three rounds, but ‘Tiger’ Demchenko turned the tide in the four and dropped Janusevic for the full count with a devasting right hand. With the win Demchenko earns the Ibf I/C title at 175lbs. The 28-year-old Ukranian KO artist is currently living in Rome, Italy and is under a promotional contract with BBT Boxing Team headed by Davide Buccioni. (Special thank’s to Alessandro Ferrarini at ringside)
Saturday, May 10 2008
Mundine disses 'Christian' Soliman!
By Ray Wheatley -- World of Boxing
WBA super middleweight champion Anthony Mundine, who will defend the title against Sam Soliman on May 28 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, has stated he is a Muslim and will not allow himself to be defeated by a Christian. Mundine said "I'm just giving Soliman a chance because every fighter has an ego and pride. But he will need a miracle to beat me. It was stopped in nine rounds last year and he'll be lucky to last that long again. He said he had problems before fighting me then - the biggest problem was having me in the other corner. I'm a Muslim and I can't allow myself to lose to a Christian. My people are persecuted all over the world and they need inspirational figures like myself, Zinedine Zidane in soccer and also fellow fighters like Sugar Shane Mosley to look up to." Soliman is with his trainer Dave Hedgecock in Los Angeles and is confident of turning the tables on May 28 against Mundine.
Mundine has been ordered by the WBA to defend against Mikkel Kessler if he is successful against Soliman. There is speculation, however, that Mundine will move down to 160 pounds to avoid a rematch with Kessler who has previously defeated him in a WBA title bout.
Saturday, May 10 2008
Samuels smokes Logan!
Junior welterweight Derrick Samuels (15-3-1) stopped Donnell Logan (10-16) in the first round on Friday night at the A la Carte Pavillion in Tampa, Florida. Samuels hurt Logan with a body shot and Logan was not able to recover. In the co-feature, jr middleweight Keith Thurman moved to 5-0 with five first round knockouts by destroying Jessie Davis 9-10 in 2:45 seconds of the first stanza. (More)
Saturday, May 10 2008
Kani stops Palmer!
By Ray Wheatley -- World of Boxing
Queensland super middleweight Israel Kani (9-2-1) captured the vacant national title when he forced a fifth round stoppage over Kerey Palmer (7-2) at the Lake Kawana Community Centre, Kawana Waters, Queensland, Australia on Friday. The 35-year-old Kani met solid resistance from Palmer, 25, and the fight was boxed on even terms throughout the first four rounds. Referee Brad Vocale crowned Kani the winner at 2:42 of round five. Kani was in very good shape for this contest having had former two-time world challenger Shannan Taylor as a sparring partner. Kani said, " Taylor has a better jab than Mundine." Kani was coming off a loss on points to Robert Toomey in March but previously had defeated William Hadlow in November 2007. There is a rematch scheduled for Israel Kani to meet Palmer again on July 19 in Docklands, Melbourne, Victoria.
In the main supporting bout, light middleweight James Giltrow (3-0) scored a second round stoppage over Mhelvin Hernandez (1-4). Referee Steve Marshall crowned Giltrow at :47 of round two. Hernandez was down twice in round one. In a four round light middleweight bout, Chris Stewart (2-1) outscored Micah Rivetti (3-9). scores 39-37, 39-37 and 39-37. Promoter Jamie Myer.
Saturday, May 10 2008
Denver's bronco!
Alvarado bucks Rosales!
Report by Chris Cozzone & Ricardo Trujillo; Photos by Cozzone
What was a pick-‘em fight on paper, turned into a pick-‘em-apart fight for Denver hopeful Mike Alvarado, dispatching proven Mexican Michele Rosales in less than seven rounds.
With his pop, power and promise, the undefeated Alvarado made a bold statement to all top ten super lightweights, on last night’s Top Rank-promoted, Telefutura-televised card, held before a near sold-out crowd of 2,400, at the Isleta Casino & Resort, south of Albuquerque, N.M. . . . Click here for report and gallery
Saturday, May 10 2008
Findley hammers Hernandez!
By Jacob Chavez at ringside
Super middleweight Derrick "Superman" Findley (11-2-0, 6 KOs) won an eight round unanimous decision over "The Contender's" Miguel "Macho" Hernandez (20-8-0, 10 KOs) in a cross-town battle on Friday night at Cicero Stadium in Cicero, IL. Findley battered the game Hernandez throughout their eight round slugfest. The judges scored it 79-73 and 80-72 twice. In the co-feature, bantamweight Francisco Rodriguez (12-2, 7 KOs) got back in the winning column by scoring a very impressive TKO win against hard-hitting veteran Angel Priolo (30-6, 20 KOs). Priolo was down in rounds one, two and three before referee Gerald Scott stopped the fight at 2:23 of round three. More to come...
Saturday, May 10 2008
Jones still unbeaten!
By Kurt Wolfheimer at ringside
Unbeaten welterweight KO artist Mike Jones (14-0, 12 KOs) went the distance for the second consecutive time on Friday night at the New Alhambra in South Philadelphia. Jones hammered out a one-sided eight round unanimous decision over Gilbert Venegas (10-6-3, 7 KOs). Scores were 80-72 across the board. (More)
Saturday, May 10 2008
Kameda a free agent!
Kyoei Gym frees undefeated ex-champ
By Joe Koizumi
Keiichiro Kanehira of Kyoei Promotions officially made unbeaten WBA#1/WBC#3 flyweight Koki Kameda a free agent after prolonged managerial and promotional problems on Friday in Tokyo, Japan. No boxers, in Japan, will be allowed to fight here without belonging to some boxing gym under the traditional club system. Kameda made up his mind to go and train in Mexico until he contracts with some other club than Kyoei. Until that time his managerial right will be temporarily held by the East Japan Pro Boxing Association, presided by ex-WBC/WBA minium champ Hideyuki Ohashi. Or, he may establish his own Kameda Gym with some representative in the future. Now that Kameda has left Kyoei Gym, to which WBA 112-pound champ Takefumi Sakata belongs, there may be a possibility that Sakata will make a mandatory defense against his ex-stablemate Kameda. Kanehira says, "I wish Kameda good luck after this amicable settlement." Kameda also says, "I really appreciate Kyoei Gym having made me world champ, and hope to win world belts in three different classes." Kameda will depart for Mexico on Monday to start his new training life there.
Saturday, May 10 2008
Witter-Bradley: Final Words!
TONIGHT ON SHOWTIME 10:45PM ET/PT
On a special Saturday night edition of ShoBox, WBC super lightweight champion Junior Witter will defend his crown for the third time when he takes on #1 contender Timothy Bradley at the Trent FM Arena in Nottingham, England (same day tape delay at 10:45 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME). In the co-feature, hard-hitting super middleweight Carl Froch will be facing late-replacement Albert Rybacki of Poland (15-0, 8 KOs). Here's what they had to say at the weigh-in:
Junior Witter: Timothy Bradley has had some success already. He’s a young, talented fighter. He's done quite well for himself, but on Saturday night he’s going to understand what it feels like to be in the ring with a world champion. I've seen Bradley box. He’s aggressive and active. He's got quick hands. We have a plan in place that will take him out of his comfort zones. Lets be honest, the champion will remain the champion. I'm going out there to deliver some pain.
Timothy Bradley: I can’t wait for the bell to ring. I’m very anxious for my first title fight. People ask me if I’m nervous. It’s a world title fight; I’m itching to get inside the ring. It’s like when you run around in fresh, cut grass. You get that itch. During the face off, I didn’t like the way he was looking at me. Saturday, on SHOWTIME, I’ll unleash all of my energy on Junior Witter. I’m going to fight a smart fight. We have an elaborate game plan in place. I’m a versatile fighter so we’ve prepared for a lot of things. I’ll know how and when to attack Witter.
Also see: Bradley ready for title shot by Francisco Salazar
Saturday, May 10 2008
Nongqayi defeats Ler!
By Ron Jackson
Simphiwo Nongqayi had to come back from a knockdown to retain his WBF super flyweight belt on a unanimous 12 round points decision over the rugged Julio Ler from the Argentine at the Nasrec Indoor Arena near Johannesburg, South Africa, on Friday night. Judge Rassie Erasmus scored it 118-110 and judges Alfred Buqwana and Wally Snowball had it 116-111 and 116-112 all in favour of the champion. Nongqayi to 15-0, 6 KOs and Ler drops to 25-5, 11 KOs. (More)
Saturday, May 10 2008
Raika edges Brown!
By Joe Koizumi
It was a historical first night featuring all female boxers after the Japan Boxing Commission (JBC) duly recognized the female boxing this year. WBA#1/WBC#2 lightweight Fujin Raika (18-3-1, 6 KOs), 136, eked out a majority but well-received decision (58-57, 58-56 and 58-58) over WBC#14 super-light Nathalie Brown (5-1, 3 KOs), 136.25, over six heats on Friday in Tokyo, Japan. Raika, a stout-built puncher, had a tough time coping with the fast and sharp Brown, whose flicker jab and footwork kept the Japanese from coming close to her in the first two rounds. Raika, however, kept boring in and connected with left hooks and right crosses as Brown began to run out of gas. Raika looked to dominate the third through fifth sessions, though they fought on even terms in the last round. It was a good fight. (More)
Saturday, May 10 2008
“El Gato” resigns with Seeno
Figueroa featured in May 14th ESPN2 Wednesday Night Fights
NABF jr welterweight champion Francisco “El Gato” Figueroa has resigned with the Seeno Boxing Group. “I initially signed Frankie in 2006 because I believed then that he would become a world champion and I continue to feel the same way now,” stated Yaseen Malnik, president of Seeno Group Boxing. “We will work hard together to continue moving him up the rankings and towards a world title!” The Spanish Harlem-born, Bronx-raised Figueroa (18-2, 13 KOs) captured his NABF title belt on July 28, 2007 stopping hardcore veteran Ubaldo Hernandez in the 12th round. “El Gato” has not lost a fight since 2004 and is on a ten-fight winning streak. Figueroa is the #10 WBC, #13 IBF and #14 WBA ranked jr welterweight contender. He trains with James “Buddy” McGirt, Sr. in Vero Beach, Florida. Figueroa fights Luis Rodriguez (22-1, 13 KOs) of Monterrey, Mexico in the main event of the May 14th ESPN2 Wednesday Night Fights. “The 140-pound division is the hottest division in boxing today and I know Frankie will be one of superstars at junior welterweight within a year,” proclaimed Malnick.
Saturday, May 10 2008
Saturday morning's Boxing Show!
Guest: former heavywt champ Chris Byrd!
FightNews feature writer Antonio Castro is the host of the “KNR2 BOXING SHOW” which airs each SATURDAY from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. EST on Cleveland's AM 1540 KNR2 in the Cleveland and Northern Ohio area (plus available online at www.ESPNCLEVELAND.com). This Saturday morning Antonio will talk with former heavyweight champion Chris Byrd! You can e-mail your questions for Antonio and his guest at boxing@espncleveland.com
Saturday, May 10 2008
Schorle gets Mijares-Munoz plum!
Officials have been named for the PPV WBC/WBA unification super flyweight super fight between Cristian Mijares and Alexander Munoz on May 17th in Gómez Palacio, Durango, Mexico. The referee will be John Schorle. Judging the bout will be Marty Sammon (USA), Burt Clemens (USA) and Gustavo Padilla (Panama).
Saturday, May 10 2008
Arnaoutis defeats Tyner!
By Matt Richardson at ringside / Photo: Ed Mulholland
Junior welterweight contender "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis (19-2-2, 9 KOs) pounded out a twelve round unanimous decison over previously unbeaten Lanardo Tyner (19-1, 11 KOs) on Friday night at Bally's Atlantic City. Arnaoutis was cut over his right eye, but outworked Tyner to win by scores of 116-112, 118-110, 118-110, thus retaining his USBA title.
2004 US Olympic Team captain Devin Vargas (16-0, 7 KOs), wearing red trunks, knocks out Dave Brunelli (8-3, 3 KOs) with a right hand in the first round of their heavyweight bout at Bally's Ballroom in Atlantic City, NJ.
Other Results:
Unbeaten welterweight Raymond Serrano Jr (6-0, 4 KOs) needed just 1:46 to smoke Charles Wade (4-6, 1 KO). Local middleweight Patrick Majewski (8-0, 5 KOs) was down in round two, but prevailed over Ariel Espinal (6-3-1, 2 KOs) by 38-37 on all cards. Lightweight Clinton Douglas (3-1-2) took a majority four round nod over Francisco Palacios (2-5-4) by scores of 38-38, 39-37, 39-37.
Friday, May 9 2008
Alvarado stops Rosales!
By Chris Cozzone at ringside / Photo: Chris Cozzone
In his toughest bout to date, unbeaten super lightweight Mike Alvarado (21-0, 13 KOs) scored a seventh round TKO over Michel Rosales (20-2, 18 KOs) on Friday night at the Isleta Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was a hard fought battle from the opening ball with both fighters landing bombs throughout. The end came at 1:28 of round seven when an Alvarado barrage prompted referee Rocky Burke to surprisingly halt the bout. The stoppage seemed premature, not to take away from an excellent performance by Alvarado.
In his return after facing Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in December, hometown super welterweight favorite Ray Sanchez III (21-2, 15 KOs) won a majority decision over Patrick Thompson (15-12-1, 5 KOs). Scores were 97-93, 96-94, 95-95.
Friday, May 9 2008
Campbell-Casamayor to bid?
Campbell willing to accept 50-50 split
The anticipated lightweight matchup between IBF/ WBO / WBA champion Nate Campbell vs. WBO interim champion Joel Casamayor appears to be headed for a purse bid, according to Campbell's co-promoter Terry J. Trekas of One Punch Productions. "I spoke to Don King about an hour ago, and Don will be requesting that the WBO order this fight to go to purse bid, since the "negotiations" went nowhere. Whether or not that results in Joel actually signing the bout agreement, well, we will have to see what happens with that. My guess is he won't, but this is the process we have to go through" said Trekas.
One potential problem appears to already have been resolved. Different sources have indicated that Team Campbell was expecting an 80-20 split in their favor, as the split was when the proposed Diaz-Katsidis matchup went to purse bid. Other sources indicate it would be a 50-50 split. Regarding the projected split, the very outspoken Campbell said the following; "You know what? It SHOULD be 80-20 my way. I took Diaz place, and he took Katsidis. I'm the world champ, and a multiple belt holder, and he is the interim champ. Same situatuion as Diaz-Katsidis. But if the WBO doesn't recognize me as a Super Champion like they did Diaz, then so be it. Even though I should be entitled to an 80-20 split my way, since I have 3 belts on the table and he has none, except of course for the Golden Boy belt, I'll tell you this much. For the opportunity to knock his ass into retirement once and for all, I'll take the 50-50. It's actually almost worth the 30% cut for the opportunity to stomp a mudhole in his a**. So bring on the purse bid. And let's see if his so-called "promoter" will even show up for the bid, since they don't have a tv date. Rest assured that Don will be at that bid, date or no date, envelope in hand."
Friday, May 9 2008
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