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Chambers Must Now Be Taken Seriously After Complete Dismantling
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Eddie Chambers (now 35-1, 18 KO's) went to
Germany in the best shape of his career and put on his best
performance to date over previously undefeated Alexander
Dimitrenko. Although the fight ended with a Majority Decision
win for Chambers, it was a completely one sided fight with two
knockdowns and only three possible rounds Dimitrenko could have
won, so how judge Paul Thomas saw it as a draw is beyond a
mystery.
From the opening round, Chambers not only looked the part, but
played the part as America's number one heavyweight. Chambers
was faster, and chased the 6' 7'' giant the entire fight. It was
clear after 3 one sided rounds that Chamber's had no fear of
Dimitrenko's punch, taking his biggest right hand and then
shrugging, before continuing to move forward. Chambers unleashed
quick jabs, hooks to the body and head, and uppercuts that
snapped Dimitrenko's head back.
In round 7, a left hook to the kidney prompted Dimitrenko to
turn his back and complain, but the referee ruled it a legal
blow and started a standing eight count.
In round 10, a perfect left hook on the chin sent Dimitrenkos'
mouth piece flying, and his legs buckling to the canvas for the
second ruled knockdown of the fight.
In round 12, Chambers battered Dimitrenko from rope to rope who
was out on his feet, but made the final bell.
Final scores were 113-113 (what fight was he watching?), 117-109
(3 rounds to Dimitrenko as how we saw it), and 116-111 (4 rounds
to Dimitrenko).
Dimitrenko takes his first loss at 29-1, with 19 KO's.
With the win, Chambers becomes the WBO number 1 mandatory to
Wladimir Klitschko.
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Billy's Blog & Mail Pouch
Sometimes You Feel Like A Gut
Sometimes You Don't |
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By William Trillo
Look's like all that ribbing of Eddie
Chambers has finally done some good because "Fast" Eddie
came in at a career low of 208.3 pounds as he prepares
for a huge (take term literally) test against Alexander
Dimitrenko (253.5 pounds) in Germany today in a WBO
Eliminator.
After ballooning up to 223 pounds for his last fight
against Sam Peter, Chambers was chastised more for his
Son of Flubber physique than he was praised for his
unanimous decision victory. And rightly so.
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Weights From Germany |
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#5 WBC rated heavyweight Eddie Chambers (34-1, 18
KOs) and #1 WBO heavyweight Alexander Dimitrenko (29-0, 19KOs)
participated in the official weigh in for their Saturday, July 4
confrontation for the WBO official eliminator. The battle is set
to take place at Color Line Arena in Hamburg, Germany.
Eddie Chambers: 205 lbs.
Alexander Dimitrenko: 250 lbs.
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Captain Huck To Challenge WBO Cruiserweight Champion Ramirez In
Halle On August 29 |
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Marco “Captain” Huck will challenge WBO
Cruiserweight Champion Victor Emilio Ramirez at Halle´s Gerry
Weber Stadium on August 29. Exactly 20 months after falling to
Steve Cunningham, the European Champion looks to erase the
darkest hour of his career. “I cannot wait to fight for the
world title again,” Huck (25-1, 20 KOs) said. “I am thrilled
that the fight will take place in Halle, which is just 10 miles
from my hometown Bielefeld. The Gerry Weber Stadium is a
fantastic venue and I will certainly please the fans on August
29.”
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Don King Announces Michael Jackson Tribute
As Part Of July 11 Boxing Event In South Florida |
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Promoter Don King announced today he will pay
tribute to Michael Jackson at a world championship boxing event
King has slated for July 11 at BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise,
Fla.
King plans to give Jackson boxing’s traditional ringside10-bell
count honoring those who have passed and to play Jackson’s music
and videos at King’s previously announced fight card highlighted
by an International Boxing Federation bantamweight championship
between titleholder Joseph King Kong Agbeko and world champion
Vic “Raging Bull” Darchinyan, who is moving up in weight to face
Agbeko. This match will be televised live on SHOWTIME beginning
at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).
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Arena Back In Turkey
WBC #2 “Mini-Tyson” Selcuk Aydin To Face WBC #3 “Sugar” Jackson
Osei Bonsu For The Vacant European Welterweight Championship On
July 11th In Istanbul |
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On July 11th ARENA will bring boxing back to
Turkey. Two of the world’s best welterweights will meet at the
Besiktas Cola Turka Arena in Istanbul when Turkey’s “Mini-Tyson”
Selcuk Aydin defends his WBC international championship against
former European champion “Sugar” Jackson Osei Bonsu from
Belgium. The winner of this highly anticipated bout between WBC
#2 (Aydin) and #3 (Bonsu) will not only become the new EBU
welterweight champion but will also be very close to a title
shot against unbeaten WBC king Andre Berto.
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TKO Boxing Promotions Signs
Super Middleweight Dennis Hasson |
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Chet Koerner’s TKO BOXING Promotions has
announced the signing of outstanding super middleweight prospect
Dennis “THE ASSASSIN” Hasson.
The 26 year old Hasson, fighting out of Philadelphia , has
compiled a record of 8-0-0 with two knockouts since turning
professional fifteen months ago after an outstanding amateur
career. Most recently he won a unanimous decision over Johnny
Hayes on April 4th in Philadelphia.
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On This Day: July 4 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY, July 4th:
So Many Events are Celebrated on this Day that I just
threw out a Pot Pourri of events:
1998, Carrara, QLD, Australia:
Joe Bugner TKO'd James Smith in the 1st round to win the
Vacant WBF Heavyweight title.
Temba, NWP, South Africa:
Zolani Petelo TKO'd Carmelo Caceres in the 7th round to
retain the IBF Minimumweight Championship.
1932, Dempsey's Bowl, Reno, Nevada:
Max Baer won a 20 round decision over King Levinsky in
this bout promoted by Jack Dempsey.
1923, Shelby, Montana:
Jack Dempsey won a 15 round decision over Tommy Gibbons
to retain the World Heavyweight Title bout promoted by
Dempseys Manager Jack Kearns , that nearly bankrupted
the City of Shelby, Montana which had bank rolled this
event to gain publicity. Dempsey received the $310,000
he was guaranteed, while Gibbons received nothing after
expenses were paid.
1919, Toledo, Ohio:
Jack Dempsey KO'd Jess Willard in the 4th round to win
the World Heavyweight Championship
1910, RENO, NEVADA:
Jack Johmson TKO'd James J. Jeffries in the 15th round
to retain the World Heavyweight Title. The venue was
constructed specifically for this bout, a first ever.
Jeffries lost over 100 lbs training for this bout, it
was scheduled for 45 rounds. There were in excess of
16,000 spectators for this Landmark fight.
1903, Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada:
George Gardner won a 12 round decision over Jack Root to
win the World Light-Heavyweight Championship.
1776, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress
unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AMERICA!!
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Booth Dominates Dean To Retain British Title |
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On Tuesday at London's famed York Hall, Jason
Booth led the way on a massive Frank Maloney fight card
televised by Sky Sports.
Now fully at the height of his powers, Nottingham's Booth was in
the form of his career as he picked apart seasoned opponent
Rocky Dean with a blistering array of offense that the Thetford
man simply had no answer for.
On defense, Booth, 33-5 (13), presented a impenetrable wall of
angles, footwork and stinging counters that nullified nearly
everything that the veteran Dean, 14-11-2 (4), threw.
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Chavez Jr. Training In Big Bear |
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is training in Big Bear,
Ca. to get set for his upcoming fight against Jason LeHoullier
on Top Rank's Latin Fury 10
on July 25.
Chavez Jr. is working with a trainer from Velocity Sports
Performance which is headed by John John Parks in Los Angeles.
"I've got to get stronger and this is the right way to do it,
doing what the trainers from Velocity are asking me to do,"
Chavez Jr. said.
He will take on LeHoullier in the resort city of Nuevo Vallarta,
Mexico.
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"Fight Night Club" Returns With
Charles Huerta vs. Luis Ramos On July 30th |
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After an explosive night of boxing action on June
11th that thrilled fight fans in attendance at Club Nokia at
L.A. LIVE as well as those watching at home on VERSUS and
RingTV.com and Yahoo! Boxing, Golden Boy Promotions is pleased
to announce that tickets for the second installment of the hit
"Fight Night Club" series which will take place on Thursday,
July 30th, are on sale now.
The event will feature two of the first "Fight Night Club's"
stars in separate bouts; unbeaten featherweight standout Charles
Huerta and lightweight prospect Luis Ramos, both of whom will be
looking to follow up their knockout wins in June with more
crowd-pleasing action for their Southern California fans. Also
featured on the card will be Fight Night Club new-comers
featherweight prospect Ronnie Rios and future lightweight star
Carlos Molina.
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Dutch KO King Gilbert Yvel Added To
Affliction M-1 Global’s “Trilogy” PPV
Fedor Emelianenko-Josh Barnett headline
August 1 super show in Anaheim |
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Coming off of his career-defining performance
against 3-time UFC® heavyweight title challenger Pedro “The
Rock” Rizzo last Saturday night in Biloxi, Dutch knockout artist
Gilbert “The Hurricane” Yvel has been added to the Affliction
M-1 Global’s star-studded “Trilogy” Pay-Per-View event against
another former UFC® heavyweight title challenger, Paul “The
Headhunter” Buentello, live August 1 from Honda Center in
Anaheim.
Russian combat fighting legend Fedor “The Last Emperor”
Emelianenko (30-1-0) defends his WAMMA heavyweight title against
No. 1 contender Josh “The Babyfaced Assassin” Barnett (24-5-0),
in a highly-anticipated main event.
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On This Day: July 3 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Tokyo, Japan:
Yutaka Niida won a 12 round UD over Noel Arambulet to
regain the WBA Minimumweight Title.
Miami, Florida:
Joel Casamayor won a 10 round UD over Daniel Seda
Eliseo Castillo won a 10 round UD over Michael Moorer
Diosbelys Hurtado TKO'd Leo Edwards in the 2nd round.
Newport, Wales:
Enzo Maccarinelli won a 12 round UD over Ismail Abdoul
to retain the WBU Cruiserweight Title.
2003, Jakarta, Indonesia:
Chris John TKO'd Dae-Kyung Park in the 1st round to
retain the PABA Featherweight Title.
2001, Atlanta, Georgia:
O'Neil Bell won a 10 round UD over Jason Robinson
Ebo Elder won a 10 round UD over Emmanuel Clottey
1993, Seoul, Korea:
Sung Kil Moon won a 12 round SD over Carlos Gabriel
Salazar to win the WBC Super-Flyweight Title.
Nuevo Laredo, Mexico:
Ricardo Lopez TKO'd Saman Sorjaturong in the 2nd round
to retain the WBC Minimumweight Title.
1931, Cleveland, Ohio:
Max Schmeling TKO'd Young Stribling in the 15th round to
Retain the World Heavyweight Title.
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Billy's Blog & Mail Pouch
Arguello Has Always Been On My
Trillo Wall Of Fame |
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By William Trillo
Photos By William Trillo & Marlene Marquez
As the great Alexis Arguello passed this week
there have been countless stories about the fine boxer and great
man, and rightly so. If any fighter truly epitomized what class
in boxing is all about it was Arguello.
As an avid collector of fight posters and memorabilia one of my
collections is fight posters that date from now to back further
than I care to mention. With that said, I have most of my
posters in storage and some hanging in the garage. And then
there are the only two that I have framed and hanging in my
house.
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Mourning For The Passing Away
Of The Great Alexis Arguello |
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The World Boxing Council declares today, July 1,
a day of world mourning due to the tragic passing away of our
former champion and International Ambassador, Alexis Arguello,
who passed away in his hometown of Managua, Nicaragua.
Arguello was paid an extraordinary homage by the WBC at the
United Nations in New York in 1983, when the 20th anniversary of
our organization was held. Subsequently in Las Vegas, he was
inducted into the WBC Hall of Fame, together with 20 of the
greatest champions of our organization.
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Donaire Crushed By Loss Of Arguello |
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Nonito Donaire of the Philippines today said he
is "totally crushed' by the loss of Alexis Arguello at a Top
Rank press conference at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las
Vegas.
"I have a complete collection of Alexis' boxing videos, every
one of his big fights," said Donaire. "That's how I learned to
throw a hook, by watching the way Alexis did it on video, while
at the same time watching how he carried himself in and out of
the ring. He really was a true gentleman and that is how I try
to behave at all times."
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"Pinoy Power 2" - August 15th - PPV
Donaire vs. Concepcion, Luevano vs. Concepcion |
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Former International Boxing Federation (IBF) /
International Boxing Organization (IBO) flyweight champion
NONITO “The Filipino Flash” DONAIRE, JR. and World Boxing
Organization (WBO) featherweight champion STEVEN LUEVANO return
to the top of the marquee to headline “Pinoy Power 2” -- the
world championship extravaganza taking place Saturday, August
15, in The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas,
Nev. “Pinoy Power 2,” Top Rank’s newest boxing series, will
also feature undefeated Cuban heavyweight sensation ODLANIER
SOLIS and Filipino junior welterweight contender MARK “MJM
Grand” MELLIGUEN in separate exciting 10-round all-action
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Ruiz Jumps All Over Arreola’s Comments |
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It didn’t take two-time WBA heavyweight champion
John “The Quietman” Ruiz (43-8-1, 29 KOs) very long to respond
to comments made by unbeaten heavyweight contender Chris Arreola
and his promoter, Dan Goossen, at a press conference Tuesday in
Los Angeles.
Arreola was quoted as saying, “There are a lot of old guys and
former champs sitting around there that we need to take care of.
Their time is up. They need to go.”
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Chambers Open Workout Quotes |
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#5 WBC rated heavyweight Eddie Chambers (34-1, 18
KOs), who is set to square off against #1 WBO heavyweight
Alexander Dimitrenko (29-0, 19KOs) as the main event this
Saturday, July 4 in a WBO official eliminator at Color Line
Arena participated in an open media workout today in Hamburg,
Germany.
Chambers stated, “I’m motivated and ready to take my position as
the mandatory challenger for Wladimir Klitschko."
“A win on Saturday night, will be especially significant,
because it’s the 4th of July and I know that my fellow Americans
will be celebrating their independence. This would make victory
especially sweet – I am proud to be an American.”
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Rustam Nugav vs. Miguel Huerta In "Summer Showdown" On July 10th
At Reno Events Center |
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An outstanding ten round lightweight battle has
been added to “SUMMER SHOWDOWN” on Friday July 10th at the Reno
Events Center as Russian Rustam Nugaev will battle Mexico City’s
Miguel Angel Huerta in the co-main event, it was announced
today.
Recently signed to the Reno based “Let’s Get It On” Promotions
banner, the 26 year old Nugaev, brings a record of 19-5-1
(11KO’s) into the battle with Huerta. He is riding a four bout
winning streak, all of the bouts coming in his native Russia,
most recently knocking out former world title challenger Justin
Juuko in the second round on November 15, 2008, capturing the
International Boxing Association Lightweight Title.
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World Title Pledge For Booth |
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PROMOTER Frank Maloney says delivering a world
title fight for Jason Booth would be one of his greatest ever
accomplishments.
The Nottingham throwback impressively retained his British
super-bantamweight title at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Tuesday
night outpointing Rocky Dean and throwing an amazing 1,127
punches!
Booth, 31, has also held major titles at flyweight,
super-flyweight and bantamweight during a fantastic 13-year
career.
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Fres Oquendo Returns In Chicago On Friday, July 24 |
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Fresh off a devastating third round knockout win
this past Friday night, two time world title challenger “FAST”
Fres Oquendo will return to action against WBO Latino
Heavyweight Champion, Argentinean Gonzalo Omar Basile in the ten
round main event at “WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 4” on Friday, July
24th at Chicago’s UIC Pavilion.
Oquendo, now 30-5-0 with nineteen knockouts, was dominant Friday
night from the opening bell against the rugged New Jersey native
Mark Brown. Dropping Brown twice hard in the third round, the
bout was waived off by referee Geno Rodriguez at the 2:58 mark
with a badly hurt Brown unable to defend himself.
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On This Day: July 2 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1999, Bristol, England:
Corrie Sanders TKO'd Jorge Valdes in the 1st round to
retain the WBU Heavyweight Title.
Sacramento, California:
Willie Jorin won a 12 round SD over Aristead Clayton to
win the NABF Super-Bantamweight Title.
1995, Dublin, Ireland:
Lennox Lewis TKO'd Justin Fortune in the 4th round of a
non-title bout.
Albuquerque, New Mexico:
Johnny Tapia won a 12 round MD over Arthur Johnson to
retain the WBO Super-Flyweight Title.
1994, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Orlin Norris TKO'd Arthur Williams in the 3rd round to
retain the WBA Cruiserweight Title.
Wilfredo Vazquez TKO'd Jae-Won Choi in the 2nd round to
retain the WBA Super-Bantamweight Title.
1989, Crotone, Italy:
Brian Mitchell won a 9 round TD over Jackie Beard to
retain the WBA Super-Featherweight Title.
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Oscar De La Hoya Mourns The Loss
Of Alexis Arguello "El Flaco Explosivo" |
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Six-time world champion Oscar de la Hoya mourns
the tragic loss of the legendary Nicaraguan boxer, Alexis
Arguello. The three-division former world champion and boxing
icon was found dead Wednesday morning in his hometown of
Managua, Nicaragua.
De La Hoya shared several fond memories with the pride of
Nicaragua, known as the "Explosive Thin Man" for his slim figure
and powerful punch and was shocked to hear the tragic news about
the man many considered to be a gentleman both in and out of the
ring.
De La Hoya commented, "I felt sad receiving the news and still
find it hard to believe. Alexis [Arguello] was my idol. When I
was young, I heard so much about him and his fights and loved
his style in the ring. In my opinion he was of the biggest and
most influential fighters boxing has ever produced."
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Bob Arum Statement On
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BOB ARUM, CEO of Top Rank, issued the following
statement after hearing the news on the passing of
three-division world champion and 1992 International Boxing Hall
of Fame member ALEXIS ARGUELLO:
"We at Top Rank are very saddened to learn about the death of
Alexis Arguello. Alexis was one of the world's greatest fighters
and champions. More importantly, he was a real man, a true
gentleman and a loyal friend. He will be greatly missed."
From the International Boxing Hall of Fame: “A native of
Managua, Nicaragua, Arguello held the featherweight, super
featherweight and lightweight titles. Known as “The Explosive
Thin Man,” Arguello was a brilliant offensive fighter and a
master tactician. He compiled an 82-8 (65KOs) record that
includes wins over Jose Legra, Art Hafey, Alfredo Escalera,
Rafael Limon, Ruben Castillo, Cornelius Boza-Edwards, Jim Watt,
Ruben Olivares, Ray Mancini and Bobby Chacon. In 1982 and 1983,
he engaged in two pitched battles for fellow Hall of Famer Aaron
Pryor’s junior welterweight championship, with Pryor registering
kayo wins in the 14th and 10th round respectively. He retired in
1986, but returned to the ring for two fights in 1994 and 1995
before hanging up the gloves. In 2008, Arguello was elected
mayor of Managua.”
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Andrade On Rematch:
"Bute Is Going Down!" |
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By William Trillo
With an aggressive bid of $1,211,000 Golden Boy Promotions
secured the rights to promote the Lucian Bute vs. Librado
Andrade IBF Super Middleweight rematch. By outbidding Bute's
promoter Interbox who chimed in with a bid of $1,195,000, Golden
Boy has shown they are serious about giving their fighter
another shot. Said Richard Schaefer CEO of Golden Boy, "The
great news is that we won the purse bid and I am happy for
Librado to get this well deserved opportunity."
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Florida Boxers Honored |
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By Damon “Latinbox” Gonzalez
Tampa, Florida: It was a night of extinguished
boxing honors as President of the Board of Directors for the
Florida Boxing Hall of Fame, Walter “Butch” Flansburg kicked off
the Inaugural dinner at the Howard Johnson’s here in downtown
Tampa.
Flansburg “ The establishment of the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame
has been a dream of mine for many years, I believe that
everybody’s presence here tonight is not only to enjoy an
evening of fun and camaraderie, but also an endorsement to make
the Florida boxing hall of fame a great success”.
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Bobby Gunn Workout Quotes |
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Photos: Tom Casino
Bobby Gunn: “I took this fight because I
wanted to fight the best. Tomasz Adamek is the best. The man is
a champion inside and outside the ring. I would have taken this
fight for any amount of money they gave me. This is not about
financial profit. This is about my chance to show everyone that
I can be the best.”
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Cristobal Arreola Press Luncheon Quotes |
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CRISTOBAL ARREOLA: “I just want a
title shot and will keep working hard to get it. It doesn’t
matter who it is. People call them world champions (Nicolai
Valuev and the Klitschkos), but all their recent fighting has
been in Europe. They should be called European champions. They
need to come across the pond and fight here.
“They need to come to the U.S. and fight me. If they don’t want
to give it to me, I’m going to kick that door in.
“The more time they give me, the better and angrier I get."
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Vic Darchinyan & Joseph Agbeko
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JOSEPH AGBEKO: “In boxing you have to
fight the best to be the best and I just want Vic to know that
this is the fight of my life. I know Vic Darchinyan picked to
fight me because he thinks he can have his way with me but I
just want him to know that this is the biggest mistake he has
ever made in his career because he’s going to get the worst
beating of his career."
VIC DARCHINYAN: “I think after this fight they are going
to change my opponent’s name to Joseph ‘Chimpanzee’ Agbeko. This
is going to be the biggest mismatch. Where would you like me to
hurt you most? In the body or in the face?"
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Victor Ortiz Speaks Out After
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After Saturday's thrilling world title match,
which ended in a sixth round technical knockout victory for
Argentinean Marcos Maidana when the fight was stopped by the
ringside physician due to a severe cut over Victor Ortiz' right
eye and swelling under his left eye, Ortiz wants to clear the
air with the media and public regarding his performance.
"I didn't fight the right fight and I didn't execute the correct
game plan to beat Maidana," Ortiz said from his home in Oxnard.
"I will learn from the mistakes I made on Saturday and not make
the simple mistakes again, like trying to slug when I should
box. I promise that next time, I will be more focused."
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Jesse Brinkley: Training Camp Quotes |
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Photos: Emily Harney
Amidst the sweltering summer heat and humidity in
Pawtucket , Rhode Island , trains the Fighting Pride of Northern
Nevada, Jesse Brinkley, in preparation for his light heavyweight
showdown with Baltimore ’s Mike “THE PERSECUTOR” Paschall on
Friday, July 10th at the Reno Events Center.
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NTH Promotions Seeks Injunction To Stop Rigondeaux Fight July
17 On ESPN FNF |
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Irish boxing manager Gary Hyde, president of NTH
Promotions, is seeking an injunction to prevent 2-time Olympic
champion Guillermo Rigondeaux from fighting on the July 17th
ESPN2 Friday Night Fights show in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Rigondeaux (1-0, 1 KO), fighting as a bantamweight, now lives in
Los Angeles after defecting from Cuba, where he was a 7-time
national champion. The 28-year-old southpaw also won multiple
World Championships titles, as well as a gold medal at the 2003
Pan-Am Games, during his incredible 243-4 amateur career.
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Booth vs. Dean Headlines Massive Fight Card |
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Jason Booth makes the maiden defense of his
British super bantam title against challenger Rocky Dean tonight
at York Hall, headlining a huge Frank Maloney Promotions fight
card.
The Nottingham native will once again attempt to pick the pocket
of a larger opponent as Booth, 32-5 (13), rides a five bout win
streak into the bout with rugged former British title challenger
Dean, 14-10-2 (4).
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Jaffa's A 50 Grand Smash |
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TONY JEFFRIES has raised more £50,000 for charity
since returning home from last summer's Olympics with a
treasured bronze medal.
His fantastic efforts have led to calls for the Sunderland hero
to be recognised in the New Year honours list.
Jeffries' popularity is soaring and the might Mackem's third
professional contest in his home city at Seaham Centre on July
10 is close to a complete sell-out.
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Giovanni Lorenzo Wants His Turn |
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Number One World Middleweight contender Giovanni
Lorenzo of New York and the Dominican Republic has waited very
patiently for his shot at the world title. The former Dominican
Olympian has compiled an impressive 27-1, 19 KO record while
quietly toiling under the tutelage of trainer Pastor Ralph
Farriett of Yonkers for the past seven years.
“I want to be the world champion,” the soft spoken Lorenzo says.
“That is my goal and nothing will stop me.”
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Moore: "I'm Better Than Ever" |
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JAMIE MOORE has promised to take the fizz out of
Jimmy Colas when he makes the second defence of his European
light-middleweight title at Leigh Indoor Sports Centre on Friday
July 24.
Moore, recently promoted to number three in the WBC rankings
recently is rapidly closing in on champion Sergio Martinez, but
knows there can be no slip ups against Colas (27-6).
Salford southpaw Moore (32-3) has beaten several serious
injuries during his career and claims there are no more fitness
worries.
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‘The Contender’ IV Stars Gingras & Flamos Headline “Braggin’
Rights” Pro-Am Show July 17th In RI |
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The second Pro-Am boxing show in Rhode Island
history will be held July 17 as two stars from The Contender IV
television reality show, Rich Gingras and Tim “The Hammer”
Flamos, headline the “Braggin’ Rights” card, presented by Jimmy
Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports Inc. (CES), at the
Twin River Event Center in Lincoln.
Gingras and Flamos battle for the vacant EBA cruiserweight
championship in the 8-round co-main event.
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Sobral Prepares For Mousasi |
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Gegard Mousasi has declared his fight against
Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion, Renato “Babalu” Sobral
an all-out war. “Sobral is so tough. When he comes, he comes to
fight,” says Mousasi, as he trains for one of the biggest
challenges of his career. Babalu Sobral ranks in the top ten of
light heavyweights and has been training since Mousasi was a
newborn. Besides the ten years difference in age and experience,
Mousasi will have to contend with Sobral’s explosiveness and
dangerous Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills in the ring.
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