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Sosnowski To Face Vitali Klitschko, May 29 |
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Current European heavyweight champion, Albert
"The Dragon" Sosnowski (45-2-1, 27KO) will have the opportunity
to fulfill a life- long dream of becoming heavyweight champion
of the world, when he takes on WBC heavyweight king, Vitali
Klitschko (39-2, 37KO) on May 29th at Veltins Arena, in
Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
The 31-year-old Polish native Sosnowski is promoted by Joe
DeGuardia's Star Boxing (USA), Keyspan Media (Poland) and
Matchroom Sport (UK). Sosnowski is coming off dominating
unanimous decision victory over Paolo Vidoz in December to pick
up the vacant European heavyweight title. Sosnowski also holds
an 8th round TKO victory over Mike Tyson conqueror Danny
Williams, who Klitschko also defeated by 8th round TKO.
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"Double Pacman" |
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Photo: Chris Farina - Top Rank
Seven-time world champion and "Fighter of
the Decade" Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao takes a morning run
with his dog 'Pacman' Tuesday morning for his upcoming
World Welterweight championship against challenger
Joshua Clottey on Saturday, March 13 at Cowboys Stadium
in Arlington, Texas on HBO Pay-Per-View.
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Huck & Povetkin Eager To Extend Winning Streaks |
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WBO Cruiserweight Champion Marco “Captain” Huck,
American challenger Adam Richards, IBF mandatory challenger
Alexander Povetkin as well as cruiserweight hopeful Alexander
Frenkel and IBF Intercontinental Cruiserweight Champion Yoan
Pablo Hernandez all participated in a public work-out today in
Berlin´s famous Axel-Springer-Passage. All fighters will be in
action on Saturday night when Captain Huck makes a second
defence of his WBO title. His opponent presented himself in
strong shape on Tuesday afternoon despite a horror trip from
Houston, which had left him stranded in Amsterdam after missing
his connecting flight. After a long wait, Richards (23-2, 15
KOs) made it to Berlin and eventually to his downtown hotel on
late Monday night. “Everything is fine now,” he said. “It was a
long journey but I am here and that is all that matters. I will
be ready for Huck. It will be an exciting fight with two bulls
going forward all the time.”
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Deandre Latimore Ready For
Rematch With Sechew Powell |
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Junior middleweight contender Deandre “BULL”
Latimore is in full force of his training camp in St. Louis,
Missouri as he prepares for an ESPN2 televised rematch with New
York City’s Sechew Powell on Friday March 19th at The Durant
Choctaw Event Center at the Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant,
Oklahoma.
The Latimore/Powell scheduled twelve rounder is an eliminator
bout for the IBF Junior Middleweight Title. The winner will
square off against the victor in the upcoming Cory
Spinks/Cornelius Bundradge title bout scheduled for March 26th,
also to be broadcast on ESPN.
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On This Day: March 10 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2005, San Antonio, Texas:
Marco Antonio Rubio won a 10 round UD over JC Candelo -
Non Title
2002, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Tim Witherspoon KO'd Darrol Wilson in the 2nd Round -
Non Title
Mohammad Abdulaev KO'd Jesus Santiago in the 4th round
2001, York Hall, London, England:
Bruce Scott TKO'd Garry Delaney in the 3rd round -
Vacant Commonwealth (British Empire) Cruiserweight
Title.
Roman Karmazin won an 8 round decision over Mike Algoet
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Lance Whitaker KO'd Oleg Maskaev in the 2nd round - WBC
Continental Americas Heavyweight Title.
Shane Mosley TKO'd Shannan Taylor in the 6th round - WBC
Welterweight Title.
1998, Pikesville, Maryland:
Derrell Coley won a 12 round SD over Willy Wise - NABF
Welterweight Title
David Tua won a 10 round MD over Jeff Wooden - Non Title
Zab Judah and Esteban Flores fought a 3 round NC ,that
was first called Technical Draw.
1990, Hilton Hotel, Tel Aviv:
Welcome Ncita won a 12 round UD over Fabrice Benichou -
IBF Super-Bantamweight Title.
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Billy's Boxing Blog
Few & Far Between |
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By William Trillo
It was only after my Guardian Angel warning me that I have been
away too long that I realized it had been a while since I chimed
in with my thoughts. It's not that I have been loafing mind you,
it's been a tad busy here in So Cal and what with 2 major press
conferences and some hot local fights....geez....
excuses excuses...which reminds me....
Speaking of Floyd Mayweather, I am glad he was amused when the
Tecate Girl at the Southern California press conference passed
out and hit her head on the stage. That laughing while she was
down was about as classless an act as I have seen in quite some
time....nice work Pretty Boy!
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Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey:
Profile: Shining a Light |
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By Nat Gottllieb Courtesy of HBO.com
Joshua Clottey is a world-class fighter from Ghana who lives in
virtual anonymity in the Bronx. He doesn’t have a famous face,
and there are plenty of things the public doesn’t know about
him. Here are 10 of them.
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Golden Boy Makes ShoBox Debut Friday, April 2
Unbeaten Erislandy Lara Faces Danny Perez In Main Event |
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For years, SHOWTIME® has featured boxing’s top
prospects and future World Champions on its hit series ShoBox:
The New Generation, giving boxing fans a glimpse of the World
Champions of tomorrow today. On Friday, April 2, live on
SHOWTIME, Golden Boy Promotions is proud to present its first
event on the series.
Undefeated Cuban junior middleweight rising star Erislandy Lara
puts his perfect record on the line against the always-dangerous
Danny Perez in a 10-round main event and Puerto Rican
featherweight standout Carlos Velasquez returns to dazzle fans
in the co-feature on what promises to be a night to remember at
The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
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Al Bernstein Hosts March 12 Crown Boxing |
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Hall of Fame boxing announcer Al Bernstein will
again serve as official host for the next Crown Boxing Friday
Night Fights, March 12 at the Orleans Hotel and Casino.
Al will be on hand to interact with fans, sign autographs and
make himself available for photo opportunities. The six bout
card features Las Vegas battler Brian Battease against Alex
Martinez in a lightweight match, but Al points out that the
value of Crown boxing goes well beyond the main event. “I have
traveled all around the world announcing and appearing at boxing
matches for the last 30 years, and I can tell you that no one
makes more competitive and fun matches than Crown’s matchmaker
Frank Luca,” Al said. “These cards are perfect for the newcomer
to live boxing, as well as the aficionados. The ticket prices
are affordable, the fights are exciting, and it all takes place
in a pleasant and intimate atmosphere,” he added. For ticket
information call 702-365-7075, or visit the Orleans box office.
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Undefeated Ronson Frank Being
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The youngest member of the fighting Frank
brothers, undefeated light heavyweight Ronson, takes on
33-veteran Raynard “Flash” Darden in Friday night’s (Mar. 12)
8-round co-feature on the “St. Patty’s Day Brawl” pro card,
presented by O’Shea Brothers Boxing Promotions, at the PAL Gym
in Yonkers, New York.
New York State heavyweight champion Darrel “King David” Madison
(14-1, 3 KOs), coming off of an 8-round split decision win last
July against Nagy Aguilera, now rated No. 12 by the IBF, defends
his title belt against dangerous southpaw Robert Wiggins
(20-7-1, 12 KOs) in the 8-round main event.
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Sensational Junior Lightweight
Logan McGuinnes Improves To 10-0 |
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Montreal fight fans were treated to another
outstanding performance from sensational junior lightweight
prospect Logan McGuinness as he battled Mexican veteran Pedro
Navarrete in an eight round war on Saturday afternoon.
Fighting at the Montreal Casino for the fifth time in his young
professional career, the 22 year old McGuinness improved his
unbeaten record to 10-0-0 (4KO’s) as the Orangeville native
displayed toughness belying his youth.
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On This Day: March 9 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2002, Frankfurt, Oder,
Germany:
Danilo Haussler won a 12 round MD over Glenn Catley -
European (EBU) Super Middleweight Title.
Markus Beyer TKO'd Anton Robinson in the 7th round -
WBC International Super Middleweight Title.
Montecatini Terme, Italy:
Gianluca Branco TKO'd Allan Vester in the 10th round -
European (EBU) Light Welterweight Title.
Tokyo, Japan:
Alexander Munoz TKO'd Celes Kobayashi in the 8th round -
WBA Super Flyweight Title.
Elizabeth, Indiana:
Zahir Raheem TKO'd Benito Rodriguez in the 4th round -
Non Title
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania:
Paul Spadafora won a 12 round UD over Angel Manfredy -
IBF Lightweight Title
Juan Manuel Marquez TKO'd Robbie Peden in the 10th round
- NABF Featherweight Title.
2001, Southport, Queensland,
Australia:
Kali Meehan KO'd Colin Wilson in the 4th round - WBO
Asia Pacific Heavyweight Title
Copenhagen, Denmark:
Johnny Bredahl won a 12 round UD over Joel Junio - WBA
International Bantamweight Title.
Erlanger, Kentucky:
Dale Crowe KO'd Greg Page in the 10th round - Non Title
Page was Severely injured in this bout.
Reno, Nevada:
Montell Griffin TKO'd Ed Dalton in the 6th round - WBC
Continental Americas Light-Heavyweight Title.
1996, Buenos Aires, Argentina:
Raul Balbi KO'd Ricardo Vega in the 2nd round - Non
Title
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia:
Jeff Fenech TKO'd Mike Juarez in the 2nd round - Non
Title Lightweights
Cork, Ireland:
Steve Collins TKO'd Neville Brown in the 11th round -WBO
Super-Middleweight Title
Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Obed Sullivan TKO'd Olian Alexander in the 2nd round -
IBF Inter-Continental Heavyweight Title.
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Devon Alexander TKO 8 Juan Urango Photo
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Including:
Derric Rossy W UD 12 Zack Page
Harrison Cuello W MD 8 Steve Forbes
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Manny Pacquiao Open Media Workout Video
"Size Doesn't Matter" |
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It's fight week for Manny Pacquiao
& Joshua Clottey as "The Event" in Dallas Texas is right around
the corner. Last week in Los Angeles Pacquiao held an open work
out and as always Pound4Pound was there to capture the
proceedings. This is a special Pacman video you do not want to
miss.
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Honario Victorious At Pechanga |
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Report & Photos By Jimmie Martin
The highly anticipated match of the night was the main event
that featured non stop action from the opening bell. Champion
Martin Honorio (28-4-1, 14 KO’s) and Wilton Hilario (12-1-1,
9KO’s) used the first round to get acquainted, but from there
on, the fight was nothing less than action packed. The fight
would eventually go to the cards, and would give Honorio a
unanimous decision and his NABO Lightweight belt with scores of
120-106, 119-107, and 119-107.
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Honorio W UD 12 Hilario Photo
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Including:
Rico Ramos KO 4 Cecilio Santos
John Molina Jr. KO 1 Ricardo Medina
Walter Sarnoi W UD 4 Jerry Mondragon
Ephraim Martinez W SD 4 Rufino Serrano
Alvaro Morales W SD 4 Sergey Karpenko
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On This Day: March 8 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2003, Coventry, England:
Peter Oboh TKO'd Neil Simpson in the 11th round -
Commonwealth and British Light-Heavyweight Title.
London, Bethnal Green, England:
Richard Williams won a 12 round UD over Andrei Pestriaev
- IBO and WBF Light Middleweight Title.
Marseille, France:
Mehdi Sahnoune TKO'd Bruno Girard in the 7th round - WBA
Light-Heavyweight Title
Hanover, Germany:
Corrie Sanders TKO'd Wladimir Klitschko in the 2nd round
- WBO Heavyweight Title
Felix Sturm won a 10 round UD over Javier Mamani - IBF
Youth Middleweight Title
Tustin, California:
Monte Barrett won a 6 round UD over Terry Porter - Non
Title
2002, Oroville, California:
Juan Lazcano TKO'd Julio Cesar Leon in the 7th round -
Non Title
Kissimmee, Florida:
Oscar Larrios won a 8 round UD over Darryl Pinckney -
Non Title
1999,
Tito Mendoza KO'd Dwain Williams in the 5th round - WBO
NABO Light-Middleweight Title.
Rafael Marquez KO'd Jose Gastelum in the 6th round - Non
Title
1998, Yokohama, Japan:
Saman Sorjaturong TKO'd Shiro Yahiro in the 3rd round
WBC Light-Flyweight Title
Joichiro Tatsuyoshi won a 12 round UD over Jose Sosa -
WBC Bantamweight Title
1997, Buenos Aires, Argentina:
Carlos Baldomir and Silvio Peppino fought to an 8 round
Draw - Non Title
Koln, Germany:
Juan Carlos Gomez TKO'd Jose Da Silva in the 9th round -
WBC International Cruiserweight Title.
Albuquerque, New Mexico:
Johnny Tapia TKO'd Jorge Barrera in the 3rd round - WBO
Super Flyweight Title.
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Darchinyan Wins While Guerrero Wows At The Show |
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Report & Photos By Roy & Marlene Marquez
WBC &WBA super flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan doled out a
twelve round beating to Mexican challenger Rodrigo Guerrero in a
thoroughly captivating one-sided fight. The scorecards read
118-110, 117-111 & 120-108 but didn’t begin to tell the drama
that unfolded in the ring. The fight took place at The Show at
Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, CA and was
shown on SHOBOX: The New Generation.
“I am not happy to lose but I feel really good”, said Guerrero
through an interpreter following the fight. “I think people now
know who I am and that I didn’t come here to lose or just to lie
down.” Guerrero may have lost the fight but he certainly won the
crowd and the respect of the champion. “He took all my punches
and kept fighting back”, explained Darchinyan. “If I didn’t
train hard or if I took this guy lightly this is a much harder
fight and maybe I lose.”
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Shamone Alvarez Knocks Out Alexis Camacho
And Other Results From Star Boxing
At The Tropicana in Atlantic City |
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By Tim Donaldson
Shamone Alvarez was able to do what he could not do against
Delvin Rodriquez and Joshua Clottey. Shamone Alvarez was able to
look like a true contender with a future in the Welterweight
division. Maybe the pressure was off. There were no television
cameras for this fight. Or maybe the pressure was on for Alvarez
to prove himself once again in the ring. No fighter wants to
fade into obscurity. Whatever the reason, Alvarez gave the fans
the fight they wanted to see and the critics the fight that will
force them to take another look.
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My "Pacquiao Time" Day At Wild Card |
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By Barbara Pinnella
A week ago I did an interview with Steve Forbes at Wild Card
Boxing Club. At the time I wrote that up, I mentioned how lucky
I felt to be able to not only do my interview face to face, but
to watch Steve spar with Manny Pacquiao, and then get to stay
the rest of the afternoon to watch the remainder of Manny’s
training.
Now, after looking at the pictures taken at Media Day, I am
really just as excited when I think about the events that took
place on the day I went, as I was right after I left. So I
decided to write up a little story on my impressions of the
goings on, more from a fan point of view than that of a
journalist.
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Iannuzzi Wins An Exciting Bout In Tampa |
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By Christopher P. Cook and Damon Gonzalez at
ringside
Photos: Tom Sisson
Nick Iannuzzi's impressive hard-fought win highlighted an
exciting night of boxing at the Tampa Westshore DoubleTree
Hotel, presented by Terry Trekas and One Punch Productions.
Tampa's own Nick "The Showstopper" Iannuzzi (15-1-0, 9 KOs) won
a unanimous decision victory over Victor Barragan (11-5-0, 3
KOs). In a back-and-forth contest, both fighters gave it their
all in front of a full house in Tampa, Florida.
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Darchinyan Wins Slugfest Over Guerrero
To Retain WBC/WBA Super Flyweight Titles;
Unbeaten Zappavigna Captures IBO Crown |
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In an exciting, wildly entertaining
one-sided slugfest, Vic “The Raging Bull’’ Darchinyan
(34-2-1, 27 KOs) of Australia retained his World Boxing
Council/World Boxing Association (WBC/WBA) super
flyweight crowns with a hard-fought, 12-round unanimous
decision over Mexico’s Rodrigo “Gato’’ Guerrero (13-2-1,
9 KOs) in the main event on a special edition of ShoBox:
The New Generation Saturday on SHOWTIME®.
Undefeated Lenny “Lenny Zappa’’ Zappavigna (23-0, 15
KOs) of Australia captured the International Boxing
Organization (IBO) lightweight belt with a controversial
12-round decision over Fernando “La Fiera” Angulo (22-7,
14 KOs) of Venezuela by the scores of 116-111 twice and
114-113 in an excellent, non-stop action, bloody
co-feature at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Resort
Spa.
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Alexander vs. Urango Post Fight Quotes |
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Devon Alexander: “My coach told me to stay
focused when Urango started bleeding [from the nose in the third
round]. My coach said, ‘Don’t stand there and get hit.’
“I can beat anyone: Zab, Timothy Bradley, you name it. I want to
come back to St. Louis and sell out the Scottrade center. I’m
coming back to good old St. Lou with two world titles. This is
very sweet.”
Juan Urango: “I’m very happy and satisfied with my
performance tonight. Devon is a great champion and he came out
and did his job. I performed well but Devon won tonight.”
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Alexander Scores Impressive KO Over Urango,
Unifying WBC & IBF Super Lightweight Titles |
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Devon Alexander (now 20-0, 13 KO's) unified the
WBC and IBF Super Lightweight Titles with an 8th round stoppage
over tough Juan Urango. Alexander started fast, popping out
quick jabs and right hands, keeping his distance, but still
engaging. Urango was hunting for big shots, turning the tide
slightly in round 6, catching Alexander more than a few times.
Alexander remained calm and took control back, landing a
monster, right uppercut, counter that lifted Urango's head
almost a foot before he fell to the canvas. Urango would rise to
weak legs as a straight right put Urango down again almost
instantly. Urango rose again, but was not steady enough to
continue. Final time was 1:12 of the 8th. Urango falls to 22-3-1
with 17 KO's.
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On This Day: March 7 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Penrith, Australia:
Paul Briggs won a 12 round UD over Jesus Ruiz in an WBC
Title Eliminator.
1998, Mexico City, Mexico:
Ricardo Lopez and Rosendo Alvarez fought to an 8 round
TD. Accidental Head-Butt Cut to Lopez. WBC and WBA
Minimumweight Titles.
Julio Cesar Chavez and Miguel Gonzalez fought to a 12
round DRAW. Vacant WBC Light-Welterweight Title.
1991, Madrid, Spain:
Lindell Holmes won a 12 round SD over Antoine Byrd to
retain the IBF Super-Middleweight Title.
1988, Sydney, Australia:
Jeff Fenech TKO'd Victor Callejas in the 10th round to
win the Vacant WBC Featherweight Title.
1987, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Mike Tyson won a 12 round UD over Bonecrusher Smith to
Unify the WBC and WBA Heavyweight Titles.
Azumah Nelson KO'd Mauro Gutierrez in the 6th round to
Retain the WBC Featherweight Title.
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Honorio Beats Hilario To Keep
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By Barbara Pinnella
What a night of boxing we were treated to at Pechanga Resort and
Casino in Temecula, California by Goossen Tutor Productions. As
usual, everyone was very hospitable, but the fights on this
night were particularly exciting.
After Leonard Tucker sang a great rendition of our National
Anthem, we were ready to go. Well, almost, as Joe Tessitore was
putting on some more makeup while sitting at the announce table,
but I’ll leave that for another day.
The main event found the NABO Lightweight Champion Martin
Honorio (28-4-1, 14 KO’s) defending his title against Wilton
Hilario (12-1-1, 9 KO’s). This had to be one of the most ugly
fights one could see, but also one of the most impressive so far
as grit and determination are concerned. The fight got emotional
almost from the start when, in the second round, Hilario got in
a hit or two after the referee told them to break, causing
Honorio to answer back…and if looks could kill. In the third,
Wilton hit Martin behind the head, creating a bit more tension
between the two. At this point, Hilario did not have too many
fans in the building.
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David Diaz: "Ready For War"
Media Workout Quotes |
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Photos: Tom Barnes
Former World Boxing Council lightweight champion David Diaz held
an open workout for fans and media Friday at JABB Boxing Gym in
Chicago .
Diaz is finishing preparations for his showdown with Humberto
“ZORRITA” Soto for the vacant WBC Lightweight title on Saturday,
March 13th at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, Texas, headlining the
pay-per-view undercard of THE EVENT: PACQUIAO vs. CLOTTEY, World
Welterweight Championship.
Diaz spoke about the fight with Soto, his preparations and
fighting at Cowboys Stadium.
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Weights From Mohegan Sun - HBO |
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Venue: Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn
Promoter: Don King Productions
TV: HBO
Devon Alexander 139.25 vs. Juan Urango 139.75
(WBC/IBF Junior Welterweight Title Fight)
Derric Rossy 236.25 vs. Zack Page 208
Steve Forbes 142 vs. Harrison Cuello 142
Ryan Coyne 191 vs. Paul Jennette 194
Wayne Braithwaite 200 vs. Adam Harris 194
Angelo Santana 144 vs. Darien Ford 147.25
Antonio Sanchez 142 vs. Calvin Pritchard 139.25
Andres Navarro 136.25 vs. James Hope 142
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Weights From Agua Caliente - ShoBox |
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Photos: Tom Casino/SHOWTIME
Vic Darchinyan is all
smiles after making the division-limit 115 pounds
Friday. Tonight in the main event of a special edition
on ShoBox: The New Generation on SHOWTIME® (9 p.m.
ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast), Darchinyan will
defend his WBC/WBA super flyweight titles against
Rodrigo Guerrero. Guerrero tipped scale at 114 pounds
for the 12-round world title fight at The Show at Agua
Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage, Calif.
Undefeated lightweight Vinny "Lenny
Zappa'' Zappavigna weighed 135 pounds for his 12-rounder
against Fernando Angulo in the ShoBox co-feature.
Zappavigna (left) poses with Angulo, who didn't make
weight (138 pounds). If Zappavigna is triumphant, he
wins the IBO lightweight championship. If Angulo is
victorious, the title remains vacant.
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Weights From Tropicana |
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Welterweights 10 Rounds
Shamone Alvarez - 147 1/2 lbs. vs. Alexis Camacho - 147 1/2 lbs.
Heavyweights 8 Rounds
Vinny Maddalone - 232 1/2 lbs. vs. Dominique Alexander - 222 1/2
lbs.
Light Heavyweights 6 Rounds
Chuck Mussachio - 172 1/2 lbs. vs. Richmond Dalphone - 176 lbs.
Jr. Middleweights 4 Rounds
Josh Mercado - 149 lbs. vs. Ismael Garcia - 151 lbs.
Heavyweights 4 Rounds
Joey Dawejko- 225 1/2 lbs. vs. Kimani Cunningham - 236 lbs.
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Povetkin Warms Up For Klitschko
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Unbeaten heavyweight contender and IBF mandatory
challenger Alexander Povetkin (18-0, 13 KOs) will take on Javier
Mora in Berlin on March 13. The 2004 Olympic gold medal winner
will make his second fight under the guidance of star coach
Teddy Atlas. In December, the 30-year-old Russian became the
first man to knock out Leo Nolan, clinching a third-round KO
victory in Ludwigsburg. To warm up for the hotly-anticipated
showdown against Wladimir Klitschko, Povetkin needs to take care
of business against Mora (22-3, 18 KOs) on the Huck-Richards
card. “Everything can happen in heavyweight boxing, so I really
need to be on alert,” Povetkin said. “I will of course be
entering the fight as the favourite since I had a very good
amateur career and I am currently the IBF´s number one. I will
win this fight and show everybody that I am ready for
Klitschko.”
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Helenius To Face Oloukun On March 26 |
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Unbeaten heavyweight sensation Robert Helenius
(11-0, 7 KOs) will return to the ring on March 26 when he takes
on Gbenga “Bang Bang” Oloukun at the Töölö Sporthall in
Helsinki, Finland. The 26-year-old comes off a string of
spectacular KO victories, including an impressive eighth-round
stoppage of former WBO Heavyweight Champion Lamon Brewster.
“Robert has enormous potential,” Team Sauerland sports director
Hagen Doering said at a press conference in Helsinki on
Thursday. “The fact that he stopped Brewster in just his 11th
fight tells you something about his class. He has got what it
takes to be a champion one day.”
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On This Day: March 6 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Buenos
Aires, Argentina:
Omar Narvaez TKO'd Reginaldo Martins in the 3rd round -
WBO Flyweight Title
Glasgow, Scotland:
Scott Harrison TKO'd Walter Estrada in the 5th round -
WBO Featherweight Title
Anthony Farnell TKO'd Lawrence Murphy in the 3rd round -
WBU Middleweight Title
Saitama, Japan:
Oscar Larrios won a 12 round UD over Shigeru Nakazato -
WBC Super Bantamweight Title
Veeraphol Sahaprom won a 12 round UD over Toshiaki
Nishioka - WBC Bantamweight Title
Julio Zarate won a 12 round SD over Hideki Todaka - WBA
(Interim) Bantamweight Title
Carlos Maussa won a 10 round SD over Masakazu Satake -
Non Title
Mashantucket, Connecticut:
Diego Corrales won a 12 round SD over Joel Casamayor -
Vacant WBO Super-Featherweight Title.
Mark Johnson KO'd Luis Bolano in the 4th round - WBO
Super Flyweight Title
Sam Peter TKO'd Jose Da Silva in the 2nd round - Non
Title
2003, Miami, Florida:
Henry Bruseles won a 12 round UD over Hicklet Lau - WBO
NABO Light-Welterweight Title.
1999, Minneapolis, Minnesota:
Will Grigsby won a 12 round UD over Carmelo Caceres -
IBF Light-Flyweight Title.
Atlantic City, New Jersey:
David Reid won a 12 round UD over Laurent Boudouani -
WBA Light-Middleweight Title.
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Thoughts & Prayers To Gary Shaw & Family |
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Everyone at Pound4Pound wants to send our
heartfelt prayers to Gary Shaw and his family.
Edward Shaw, 92, beloved father of our good friend Gary Shaw,
passed away on Thursday.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be
made in Edward Shaw's memory to the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge:
http://www.rbari.org/donate.html
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"Who R U Picking?"
Mayweather vs. Mosley LA Press Conference
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The last leg of the whirlwind tour
hit the streets of Los Angeles on Thursday and it was one heck
of a big street party. Shane & Floyd where the center of
attention as the May 1st Las Vegas grudge match is set and ready
to go. Pound4Pound was on hand and we got this all down for you
to see.
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Watch Pacquiao Sing on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' -
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By Marv Dumon - examiner.com
Sporting a red jacket with a Philippine flag, a white shirt, and
blue jeans, boxing’s current pound-for-pound king Manny “Pacman”
Pacquiao graced ABC’s popular late-night show ‘Jimmy Kimmel
Live’ on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010.
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On www.examiner.com
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Vic Darchinyan vs. Rodrigo Guerrero, & Vinny Zappavigna Final
Press Conference Quotes |
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Photos: Tom Casino - SHOWTIME
Popular, hard-hitting Vic “The Raging
Bull’’ Darchinyan (33-2-1, 27 KOs) will defend his World
Boxing Council/World Boxing Association (WBC/WBA) super
flyweight crowns against streaking Rodrigo “Gato’’
Guerrero (13-1-1, 9 KOs) in the main event on a special
edition of ShoBox: The New Generation on SHOWTIME® this
Saturday, March 6 (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West
Coast) at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
here.
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Weights from Pechanga, ESPN2 "Friday Night Fights" |
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Promoter: Goossen Tutor Promotions
TV: ESPN2
Martin Honorio 129 vs. Wilton Hilario 128.5
Rico Ramos 123.5 vs. Cecilio Santos 122.25
Mike Dallas Jr. 144 vs. Fabian Luque 144
Sergey Karpenko 225 vs. Alvaro Morales 279
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Weights from Tampa, Florida |
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Nicholas Iannuzzi 199.6 lbs vs. Victor Barragan
198.0 10 Rounds
Quinton Willis 155.6 vs. Omar Bell 155.0 6 Rounds
Cordaro Simpkins 128.2 vs. Juan Luis Melendez 130.0 4 Rounds
Charlie Serrano 122.0 vs. Sammir Garcia 122.0 6 Rounds
Marcus Willis 154.2 vs. Odias Dumezil 160 4 Rounds
Chris Vendola 237.4 vs. Robert Turner 204.4 4 Rounds
Promoter: One Punch Productions
Venue: Tampa Westshore DoubleTree Hotel
Address: 4500 W. Cypress St., Tampa, Florida
Tickets: $20 Gen, $35 Resv, $75-$100 VIP
Doors Open at 7:00 PM, Fight Starts at 7:30 PM
Tickets available at Ticketmaster or call 813-503-8109
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Clottey Ready For Battle |
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Photo: Chris Farina - Top Rank
Joshua Clottey, Ghana hits the mitts
during media day Thursday at Kingsway Gym in New York.
Clottey is getting ready for the fight of his life
against seven-time world champion and "Fighter of the
Decade" Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao on Saturday, May 13 at
Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, Texas on HBO Pay-Per-View.
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Canadian Heavyweight Title
Fight Has Europe Buzzing
Polish-Born Kielsa to Defend Belt Against
Serb-Born Pajkic in Battle of Undefeated Europeans |
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In the world of boxing, it’s a rare sight to see
two burgeoning heavyweight stars putting their respective
undefeated records on the line.
In the world of Canadian boxing, it’s Haley’s Comet.
But on March 27th, at Rumble at Rama XI, at Casino Rama, in Rama,
Ontario, Greg “The Steel Pole” Kielsa (11-0, 5 KO’s) and Neven
“No Surrender” Pajkic (11-0, 5 KO’s) will clash for Kielsa’s
Canadian title, in a battle with more than just Canadian
supremacy on the line.
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Rico Ramos Takes Another Big Step
Toward Being The Best 122-Pounder |
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Coming off an impressive win over once-beaten
Alejandro Perez back in late November at Pechanga Resort &
Casino in Temecula, CA, NABO Youth Super Bantamweight champion
Rico “Suavecito” Ramos returns to take another step up when he
takes on four-time world title challenger Cecilio Santos in the
scheduled eight-round co-feature of the March 5th telecast of
ESPN “FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS” live on ESPN2 (10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT).
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“ShamRock’d” Press Conference Quotes |
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Jimmy Burchfield (CES, President): “This
is going to be a great show, a few days before St. Patrick’s Day
(Irish), and the night of St. Joseph’s Day (Italian). In boxing,
though, we’re all one ethnic group. At this show we’ll have
Vinny Paz representing the Italians, Micky Ward the Irish.”
Micky Ward: “It’s going to be a great show. Jimmy always
puts on a great card with competitive fights. That’s what fans
want to see. I’m training a couple of guys fighting (Joey
McCreedy and Sean Eklund). I’m not going to tell you they’re
both going to win. They’re both ready and will give it their
best -- may the best man win.”
Vinny Paz: “I love Micky Ward. He ducked me. (“You were too
light,” Ward said.) He’s a great guy and warrior. Jimmy
Burchfield is my man.”
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Polish Thunder Added To Saturday's Tropicana Show |
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Exciting Philadelphian heavyweight, Joey Dawejko
(2-0, 1KO) has been added to the Star Boxing promoted card, this
Saturday night at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic
City. Dawejko will square off against Kimani Cunningham (0-2)
over four rounds. The card is headlined by Shamone "The Truth"
Alvarez (20-2, 11KO) taking on Alexis Camacho (17-2, 16KO).
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Mayweather vs. Mosley LA Press Conference Quotes |
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Photos: Bret "The Threat" Newton
FLOYD "MONEY" MAYWEATHER: "I have
been here before so I know what it takes. I have fought
the best. Shane is a future Hall of Famer, and I am a
future Hall of Famer.
"I want to change this sport. I want to make sure it is
clean that is why Shane and I are both taking random
urine and blood tests leading up to the fight."
SUGAR SHANE MOSLEY: "This fight is on May 1. May 1
is going to be 'May's first [loss]. I will make sure of
that.
"I want to thank Money Mayweather for accepting the
fight. Before he was fighting everyone else, but he
wasn't fighting me. He has officially accepted the
challenge."
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On This Day: March 5 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2005, Ramazan
Njala, Durres, Albania:
Tontcho Tontchev TKO'd Rakhim Mingaleev in the 4th round
- Non Title
Northbridge, Western Australia:
Naoufel Ben Rabah TKO'd Dario Jose Esales in the 7th
round - WBO Asia Pacific Light Welterweight Title.
Leverkusen, Küppersteg, Germany:
Felix Sturm KO'd Bert Schenk in the 2nd round - WBO
Inter-Continental Middleweight Title
Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Jose Luis Castillo TKO'd Julio Diaz in the 10th round -
WBC Lightweight Title
Jeff Lacy TKO'd Rubin Williams in the 7th round - IBF
Super-Middleweight Title
2004, Lastra a Signa, Italy:
Vincenzo Rossitto won a 12 round UD over Manuel Lee
Ossie - Vacant WBC International Cruiserweight Title.
Pala Casino, Pala, California:
Verno Phillips TKO'd Julio Garcia in the 1st round - Non
Title
Carlos Quintana KO'd Edwin Cassiani in the 3rd round -
Non Title
Allan Green TKO'd Laverne Clark in the 3rd round - Non
Title
Las Vegas, New Mexico:
Frankie Archuleta won a 10 round SD over Johnny Tapia -
Non Title
2003, London, Bethnal Green,
England:
Howard Eastman TKO'd Gary Beardsley in the 2nd round -
Non Title
Carl Froch TKO'd Varuzhan Davtyan in the 5th round - Non
Title
2002, Madrid, Spain:
Alexander Mahmutov won a 12 round UD over Mimoun Chent -
European (EBU) Flyweight Title.
2000, New Frontier Hotel, Las
Vegas, Nevada:
Robbie Peden won a 12 round SD over Carlos Rios - NABF
Super-Featherweight Title.
1999, Merseyside, England:
Peter Culshaw won a 12 round SD over Zolile Mbityi - WBU
Flyweight Title.
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Mayweather & Mosley Hit LA |
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Photo: Bret "The Threat" Newton
Floyd Mayweather and Shane Mosley held
their third and final press tour in Los Angeles today
where both men and their trainers showed respect towards
each, but all promised a win on May 1st.
Mosley: "The fight is on May 1st, but that's going to be
May's first!"
Mayweather: "I respect Mosley and what he's done in the
ring. This is going to be a great fight, but there's a
blueprint on how to beat him, and that's what's going to
happen on May 1st."
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