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Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Juan Diaz II
Daniel Jacobs vs. Dmitry Pirog
Sakio Bika vs. Jean Paul Mendy
Jorge Linares vs. Rocky Juarez
Joel Casamayor vs. Robert Guerrero
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Jorge Arce vs. Martin Castillo
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Time To Meet – Randy Caballero |
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By Barbara Pinnella
There is a new young gun in the Featherweight division,
19-year-old Randy Caballero. If you go to see Caballero fight,
don’t stop to get a drink first. If you do, the chances are you
will miss him. He has had four professional fights, and in those
four fights he has fought the same number of rounds. His last
fight lasted a whole two minutes, way longer than his other
three, which went 0.56, 0.43, and 0.49.
But don’t even think that Randy has just appeared out of
nowhere. He told me he’s had roughly 170 amateur fights with 10
or 11 losses. Sounds like a lot of fights for someone as young
as he, but he started fighting when he was eight, which means he
already has 11 years under his belt.
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Rodriguez Hungrier Than Ever,
Looking To Shine On ESPN Friday Night |
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"HUNGRY". It is a term heard in boxing very
often. Before their first fight, boxers are often considered
hungry, hungry to get inside the ring and get their career
underway. After a few wins, they are hungry to then prove that
they are a legitimate prospect. After reaching prospect status,
boxers are said to become hungry to get to the level where they
are considered a top contender. Contenders have been known as
hungry in their quest to get a shot at a championship. It's
almost something fighters become programmed to say, but when
Star Boxing's Delvin Rodriguez tells you, "I am hungry" there is
something different about it. You can see it in his eyes, and
you can hear it in his voice. Just sitting down with Rodriguez
for a few minutes, or watching an intense training session with
the top rated welterweight, is all you need to realize just how
hungry he actually is. This Friday night in the main event on
ESPN's "Friday Night Fights", the IBF #3 rated Rodriguez
(25-4-2, 14KO's) will look to put that hunger on display when he
takes on Ashley Theophane (26-4-1, 7KO's) in a ten round
welterweight contest at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami,
Oklahoma.
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Argenis Mendez Keeps Hot Streak Burning With
Win Over Shamir Reyes On Broadway Boxing |
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Argenis Mendez brought his act to the bright
lights of New York City, and shined through and through with a
first round knockdown en route to an 8-round unanimous decision
victory over local hero Shamir Reyes on Wednesday night.
Mendez-Reyes headlined the latest edition of DiBella
Entertainment’s Broadway Boxing series, in front of a capacity
crowd at the BB King Blues Club and Grill in Times Square.
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Marquez vs. Diaz II Final Press Conference Quotes |
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Photo: Gene Blevins - hoganphotos-Golden Boy
JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ: "Thank you
for being here. I want to thank Golden Boy Promotions
and HBO Sports for supporting me. Everyone knows Juan
Diaz is a great fighter and I have prepared myself very
hard for this fight. When people say 'Why Juan Diaz
again?' I always want make the biggest fights and here
you have two great fighters.
"I think this fight is going to be better than the first
one because Juan Diaz is a great fighter and a great
warrior and I am too. I like to fight. Everyone who
knows me, knows I like landing so many punches.
JUAN DIAZ: "I am glad to see everyone out here
coming to support Juan Manuel Marquez and myself. I am
very excited to be here.
"I came to Mandalay Bay 10 years ago for Vargas vs.
Trinidad and I was out enjoying a great fight. Now I am
here, and I am the main event. I am very excited and
thankful to be here for this fight. I know it is a big
and important fight and I am excited.
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Cotton-McGuinness & Grant To
Battle For NABA Lightweight Title |
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After countless months of rumors and hype,
Orangeville natives Logan Cotton-McGuinness (11-0-1, 5 KO’s) and
Buzz Grant (9-3, 4 KO’s) are set to square-off in one of the
most anticipated grudge matches in Ontario boxing history,
Saturday, September 25 at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga,
Ontario, for the NABA Lightweight title.
The card, UNDISPUTED: RIVALS, is being promoted by United
Promotions, Southern Ontario’s leader in live boxing.
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Harris Ready For Aguilera In USBA
Heavyweight Title Fight Aug. 6 In Hinkley, MN |
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Veteran Maurice “Sugar Moe” Harris, winner of the
2002 ‘Thunderbox Heavyweight Tournament,” is fully prepared to
take advantage of his USBA title shot against Nagy “Dominican
Dynamite” Aguilera, August 6 in Hinkley, Minnesota.
Harris (23-14-2, 10 KOs) had only fought twice in previous six
years, prior to signing a promotional contract a year ago with
Boxing 360, after which he is 3-0 and ready to go for the gold.
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Burchfield: "Lundy Isn’t a Free Agent" |
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Jimmy Burchfield, President of Classic
Entertainment and Sports, Inc., categorically denied reports
issued today that lightweight prospect “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy
(18-1-1, 10 KOs) is a promotional free agent.
“He is not a free agent and promoters shouldn’t be speaking with
him or his team,” Burchfield explained. “CES turned him pro and
we have completely and totally honored our end of the contract.
We just had him fighting on national television twice within 90
days.
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Cancun Plays Host To Key Battle
Between Danny Garcia & Jorge Romero |
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On Friday, July 30 at Moon Palace Golf & Spa
Resort in Cancun, Mexico, top prospects Danny Garcia and Jorge
Romero meet in a clash of highly-regarded prospects that will
see who takes the next step up the 140-pound ladder and who will
be forced to regroup and rebuild. It's a pivotal bout for both
young men, but only one can emerge victorious in the 10-round
main event fight for the WBC Youth Welterweight Interim Title
which will be broadcast throughout Latin America on HBO Plus'
"Next Boxing Generation" and on TeleFutura's "Sólo Boxeo Tecate"
in the United States and Puerto Rico.
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Mike Mollo Back In Action On Aug. 6 In Chicago |
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Chicago based heavyweight contender Mike Mollo
returns to action next Friday night, August 6th at the Windy
City’s UIC Pavilion against veteran Franklin Lawrence in a
special attraction eight round heavyweight battle.
The Mollo/Lawrence bout is part of a nine bout action packed
card broadcast on ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights and is presented
by 8 Count Productions in association with Vega Boxing.
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On This Day: July 29 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Hammond, Indiana:
Courtney Burton KO'd Angel Manfredy in the 8th round.
2002, Yokahoma, Japan:
Noel Arambulet won a 12 round MD over Keitaro Hoshino to
retain the WBA Minimumweight Title.
2000, Calabria, Italy:
Daniel Santos KO'd Giovanni Parisi in the 4th round to
retain the WBO Welterweight Title.
Phoenix, Arizona:
Kostya,Tszyu TKO'd Julio Cesar Chavez in the 6th round
to retain the WBC Light-Welterweight Title.
1995, San Antonio, Texas:
Alex Sanchez won a 12 round UD over Tomas Rivera to
retain the WBO Minimumweight Title.
Danny Romero KO'd Miguel Martinez in the 6th round to
retain the IBF Flyweight Title.
1994, Las Vegas, Nevada:
James Toney KO'd Charles Williams in the 12th round to
retain the IBF Super-Middleweight Title
Oscar de la Hoya KO'd Jorge Paez in the 2nd round to win
the Vacant WBO Lightweight Title.
1990, Phoenix, Arizona:
Michael Carbajal TKO'd Muangchai Kittikasem in the 7th
round to win the IBF Light-Flyweight Title.
1957, New York, New York:
Floyd Patterson TKO'd Hurricane Jackson in the 10th
round to retain the World Heavyweight Title.
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Juan Manuel Lopez & Rafael Marquez
Press Conference |
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Photos: Chris Farina - Top Rank
Undefeated World Boxing Organization (WBO)
featherweight champion JUAN MANUEL LOPEZ and two-division world
champion RAFAEL MARQUEZ, the pride of Puerto Rico and México,
respectively, hosted a News Conference Luncheon announcing their
highly anticipated world featherweight title fight on Tuesday in
the Gold Ballroom at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles.
The fighters were joined by their teams, including promoters Bob
Arum, Ivan Rivera, Gary Shaw and Fernando Beltran.
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Marquez vs. Diaz II Fight Week Notes |
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Danny Jacobs, Robert Guerrero and Rocky Juarez
are always motivated to succeed when they step into the ring,
but this Saturday night, there is more than just winning on
their minds. The three pugilists are all fighting for loved
ones who have given them strength and encouragement in their
careers and in their lives.
Jacobs is dedicating his fight to his grandmother Cordelia
Jacobs, also known "Lady Bird," who passed away Saturday night
from lung cancer just months after being diagnosed. Jacobs was
already planning on dedicating his first title fight to his
grandmother, who helped raise the Brooklyn native and, as a
devout Jehovah's Witness, never actually saw any of Jacobs'
fights. With her sudden passing, thoughts and prayers are with
Jacobs and his family during this difficult time.
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Adamek vs. Grant Press Conference Recap |
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A press conference for "The Big Challenge", title
fight between Tomasz Adamek, the IBF International Heavyweight
and NABO Heavyweight Champion, (41-1, 27 KO's) and Michael
Grant, (46-3, 34 KO's) was held Tuesday at Global Boxing Gym in
North Bergen, NJ.
Michael Grant did not attend the press conference because he is
training in Las Vegas, but was present via telephone. Nick
Garone, Grant's manager, spoke for Michael Grant. "You are going
to see that Michael Grant is prepared. He walks the walk, talks
the talk as far as being a professional. He's been away from the
spotlight for quite a long time and we believe that's a good
thing. Michael is well preserved.
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Deandre Latimore Wins Big In St. Louis |
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Junior middleweight contender Deandre “The Bull”
Latimore went back to work this past Saturday night in his
hometown of St. Louis, tearing into veteran Darien Ford,
dropping him three times in the second round before referee
Steve Smoger stopped the bout at the 2:46 mark of the third
round following a hailstorm of punches.
The win improved the 24 year old Latimore’s record to 21-3-0
with seventeen knockouts and has him looking to much bigger
fights in the talent rich junior middleweight division.
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ESPN2's Friday Night Fights Hits Chicago,
Aug. 6 At The UIC Pavilion |
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8 Count Productions in association with Vega
Boxing have announced that ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights will
return to Chicago on Friday, August 6th at Chicago’s UIC
Pavilion.
“We’re very excited to work with Denis Benoit and the Vega
Boxing team and our friends at ESPN to bring an outstanding
event to the sports fans of Chicago on Friday, August 6th. We
originally had an action packed event planned on that night for
our Windy City Fight Night series and now the fans will get more
world class boxing for the same price” said Dominic Pesoli,
President of 8 Count Productions.
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Nishioka vs. Munroe Date Announced |
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RENDALL MUNROE was last night given the date for
his world title showdown against Japanese star Toshiaki Nishioka.
Munroe (21-1) will challenge for Nishioka’s (36-4-3) WBC
super-bantamweight title at Tokyo’s 10,000 capacity Sumo Hall on
Sunday October 24.
Munroe, 30, will take eight weeks off from his binman’s job to
prepare for the biggest fight of his career.
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Hot Prospect Lennox Allen’s
Journey Lands In Brooklyn |
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The long, often arduous journey for unbeaten
super middleweight Lennox “2 Sharpe” Allen, a native of Guyana,
took him around the world before finally settling in Brooklyn.
The 25-year-old southpaw turned pro six years ago in Georgetown,
Guyana. Less than a year later, attempting to kick-start his
boxing career, he moved to Perth, Western Australia. “I decided
to take a risk and move to Australia,” Lennox explained. “I
thought that it would be a good step for my career, but it
wasn’t working out, and after 18 months there I returned home to
Guyana.”
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Undercard Announced For Friday's ESPN Show
At The Buffalo Run Casino In Oklahoma |
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This Friday night in the main event on ESPN's
"Friday Night Fights", IBF #3 rated welterweight contender,
Delvin Rodriguez (25-4-2, 14KO's) takes on Ashley Theophane
(26-4-1, 7KO's) in a ten round welterweight contest. The
co-feature bout of the evening features a sizzling ten round
super middleweight showdown, between up and coming prospect,
Donovan "Da Bomb" George (20-0-1, 17KO's) and fellow knockout
artist Francisco Sierra (21-3, 20KO's).
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Juan Manuel Lopez vs. Rafael Marquez,
Sept. 18 Tickets Go On Sale Monday, Aug.2 |
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Fireworks will fly during Mexican Independence
Day weekend in Las Vegas, Nev., when two-division world
champions JUAN MANUEL “JuanMa” LOPEZ and RAFAEL MARQUEZ collide
for Lopez’s World Boxing Organization (WBO) featherweight title,
Saturday, September 18, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The
12-round world title tilt will be televised live on SHOWTIME
Championship Boxing.
These two warriors boast a combined record of 68-5 with an
astounding 61 knockouts – a winning percentage of 93% and a
victory by knockout ratio of 90%.
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On This Day: July 28 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Rochester, New York:
Hasim Rahman KO'd Terrence Lewis in the 2nd round
2001, London, England:
Danny Williams TKO'd Julius Francis in the 4th round to
win the Brittish and Commonwealth Heavyweight Titles.
Los Angeles, California:
6 Heads Lewis retained the WBA Welterweight Title when
his bout with Ricardo Mayorga is called a NC in the 2nd
round. Lewis suffered a head-butt inflicted cut.
Erik Morales won a 12 round UD over In Jin Chi to retain
the WBC Featherweight Title.
Roy Jones Jr won a 12 round UD over Julio Cesar Gonzalez
to retain the Undisputed Light-Heavyweight World Title.
1990, Melbourne, Australia:
Dennis Andries KO'd Jeff Harding in the 7th round to
regain the WBC Light-Heavyweight Title.
St Petersburg, Florida:
Jeff Lampkin KO'd Siza Makathini in the 8th round to
retain the IBF Cruiserweight Title.
1988, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Michael Nunn TKO'd Frank Tate in the 9th round to win
the IBF Middleweight Title.
1985, Seoul, Korea:
Joey Olivo won a 15 round UD over Moon-Jin Choi to
retain the WBA Light-Flyweight Title.
Miami, Florida:
Mike McCallum TKO'd David Braxton in the 8th round to
retain the WBA Super-Middleweight Title.
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Juan Manuel Lopez & Rafael Marquez Press Luncheon Announcing
World Featherweight Title Fight |
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Undefeated World Boxing Organization (WBO)
featherweight champion JUAN MANUEL LOPEZ and two-division world
champion RAFAEL MARQUEZ, the pride of Puerto Rico and México
hosted a News Conference Luncheon announcing their highly
anticipated world featherweight title fight that will take place
Saturday, September 18 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and will be
televised live on SHOWTIME Championship Boxing.
Pound4Pound was on hand and we got video of the news conference
and one on ones with both promoters that will be coming soon…so
stay tuned!
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HBO'S Greenburg Says,
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Negotiations Took Place |
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By William Trillo
Speaking to the claim by Leonard Ellerbe that stated Bob Arum
might be lying in regard to negotiating with Ross Greenburg
about a possible Manny vs. Floyd fight, HBO's Greenburg said,
"Fights like Mayweather vs. Pacquiao are significant because of
these fighters' ability to connect with sports fans around the
world," said Greenburg. "It's unfortunate that it won't happen
in 2010,"
"I had been negotiating with a representative from each side
since May 2nd,(the day after Mayweather defeated Shane Mosley),
carefully trying to put the fight together," said Greenburg.
"Hopefully, someday this fight will happen. Sports fans deserve
it."
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Danny Jacobs Profile |
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By Nat Gottlieb Courtesy of HBO.com
Daniel Jacobs calls himself "The Golden Child." He might
consider changing it to "The Chosen One." With a resume that
reads more prospect than contender, he was deemed by an alphabet
body worthy of a fight for a vacant middleweight title on July
31. Just how good is he? We're about to find out.
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Devon Alexander vs. Andriy Kotelnik, Tavoris Cloud vs. Glen
Johnson Teleconference Transcript |
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Alan Hopper (Don King Productions, Public
Relations Director) - On Saturday, August 7th, Don King
Productions will present a world championship tripleheader,
“Gateway to Greatness: The Homecoming” at Scottrade Center in
St. Louis. We’ve heard a lot of talk recently from other boxing
promoters wanting to present great top-to-bottom cards like Don
King cards, but nobody does it like Don King himself. Before we
get to the HBO Boxing After Dark co-featured main event fighters
we have on our call today, I’d like to mention that we will also
feature a domestically non-televised WBC/USNBC cruiserweight
championship. Ryan Coyne is an undefeated cruiserweight at 14
and 0 from St. Louis who played collegiate football at Mizzou in
2001 and 2002 before becoming a professional boxer.
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"Da Bomb" Ready To Explode On Friday Night Fights |
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This Friday at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami,
OK, highly touted, undefeated super middleweight contender,
Donovan "Da Bomb" George (20-0-1, 17KO's), will look to continue
on his path towards a super middleweight title shot, when he
takes on the very dangerous, Francisco Sierra (21-3, 20KO's) in
what promises to be an all-out war between heavy-handed
contenders in the co-feature on ESPN's "Friday Night Fights"
telecast. The bout, promoted by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and
Warriors Boxing, is the co-feature to the welterweight showdown
between IBF #3 rated, Delvin Rodriguez (25-4-2, 14KO's) and
Ashley Theophane (26-4-1, 7KO's).
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Booth Wants Revenge For His Brother |
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JASON BOOTH has promised to go one better than
brother Nicky and beat Steve Molitor in their world title clash.
Booth, 32, challenges for the Canadian’s IBF world
super-bantamweight title at Houghton-le-Spring’s Rainton Meadows
Arena on Saturday September 11.
Molitor (32-1) has won on all three previous visits to Britain
with the victory over Nicky coming on points in a Commonwealth
bantamweight title clash back in September 2002.
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Webb To Make First Defense Against KO King |
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SAM WEBB will defend his British
light-middleweight title against Martin Concepcion in London on
Saturday October 16.
Webb (16-0-1) won the title in March when he outpointed
controversial Anthony Small, but faces a tough night against the
Leicester banger.
Concepcion (17-7) is arguably the hardest domestic puncher at 11
stone, with ten of his wins coming inside the distance.
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On This Day: July 27 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2002, New Orleans, Louisiana:
Cliff Etienne and Francois Botha fought to a draw in a
wild and controversial bout.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Tim Austin TKO'd Adan Vargas in the 10th round to retain
the IBF Bantamweight Title.
John Ruiz retained his WBA Heavyweight Title when Kirk
Johnson was DQ'd in the 10 for repeated Low Blows.
Byron Mitchell TKO'd Julio Cesar Green in the 4th round
to retain the WBA Super-Middleweight Title.
Lamon Brewster TKO'd Willie Mitchell in the 6th round.
1992, Inglewood, California:
Victor Rabanales won a 12 round UD over Chang-Kyun Oh to
retain the WBC (Interim) Bantamweight Title.
1991, Capo d'Orlando, Italy:
Mauro Galvano won a 12 round UD over Ron Essett to
retain the WBC Super-Middleweight Title.
Norfolk, Virginia:
Pernell Whitaker won a 12 round UD over Policarpo Diaz
to retain the WBC, WBA, and IBF Lightweight Titles.
1990, Capo d'Orlando, Italy:
Massimliano Duran won the WBC Cruiserweight Title when
Carlos de Leon was DQ'd in the 11th round.
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Billy's Boxing Blog
Floyd Mayweather Jr. & Miguel Cotto
Set To Face Off In Puerto Rico |
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By William Trillo
After Bob Arum announced that Manny Pacquiao
would face Antonio Margarito in November, Floyd Mayweather Jr.
made a trip to Puerto Rico and on the top of his list was a
meeting with Super Welterweight Champ Miguel Cotto. On the
surface it's reported that the two would sit down/face off and
discuss combining their 2 promotional companies to put on some
of their own promoted events.
One can't help but assume that the idea of the two fighters
meeting somewhere down the road won't come up in their
conversations. Frankly, the idea may be to both the fighters
liking now that their supposed dance partner Manny Pacquiao has
other plans to finish off his tear.
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One On One Video Interview
Pound4Pound Hot Prospect: Gary Russell Jr. |
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The main reason I put myself in for
credentials to The Pechanga Resort & Casino this weekend was the
fact that the hot Featherweight prospect Gary Russell Jr. was
scheduled to be on the card. Much to my dismay Russell Jr. was
moved to the Thursday night card in Los Angeles. Fortunately his
fight was televised and what he did to the veteran Mauricio
Pastrana was very impressive. The one round blow out speaks for
itself. As it turned out, Russell Jr. attended the show in
Pechanga on Friday night and we got to speak to the young man
that we are tabbing as the next sure fire hit in the
Featherweight division.
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McEwan Remains Undefeated;
Gets Decision Over Perez |
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By Barbara Pinnella
We returned to Pechanga for a Golden Boy Promotion event,
televised by Telefutura, and I was glad to come back at this
venue. The event was a sell-out, with extra seats brought in to
accommodate the fans.
There was a twenty minute delay in the start of the event while
the bottom ropes were wrapped with towels so that they met the
standard for the Boxing Commission required thickness. Hmm,
nobody was aware of that before hand?
The main event saw two Super Middleweights get in the ring for a
scheduled 10 round contest. After an extremely hard fought
contest, Craig McEwan (19-0, 10 KO’S) kept that ever-increasing
win streak alive against Danny Perez (34-8, 17 KO’s). The
victory was a majority decision; 95-95, 97-93, and 97-93. This
was met with a chorus of boos from the patrician crowd.
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Hundreds Of Fans Support Juan Manuel Marquez
At Los Angeles Fan Rally |
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Photos: Marlene Marquez
Hundreds of fans braved the heat at the famed Placita Olvera
today to cheer on Juan Manuel "Dinamita" Marquez before he heads
to Las Vegas to face Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz in "Fight of the
Year: The Rematch" on July 31 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center
live on HBO Pay-Per-View®. Over 300 fans showed their support
for Mexico's "Numero Uno" and Marquez reciprocated that support
by signing autographs for over two hours in the blazing sun.
"I was so happy that all of the fans came out to support me
today," said Marquez. "Being in America really makes me feel
like the fight is almost here. I just want to make the Mexican
people proud and be victorious on July 31.
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On This Day: July 26 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Los Angeles,
California:
Manny Pacquiao TKO'd Emmanuel Lucero in the 3rd round to
retain the IBF Super-Bantamweight Title.
Fernando Vargas TKO'd Fitz Vanderpool in the 6th round
Tunica, Mississippi:
Art Simonyan won a 12 round UD over Carlos Contreras to
win the Vacant USBA Super-Bantamweight Title.
JC Candelo TKO'd Julio Garcia in the 8th round.
1998, Nagoya, Japan:
Satoshi Lida won a 12 round UD over Julio Gamboa to
retain the WBA Super-Flyweight Title.
Verona, New York:
Mark Johnson won a 12 round UD over Luis Rolon to retain
the IBF Flyweight Title.
1997, Yokohoma, Japan:
Antonio Cermeno KO'd Yuichi Kasai in the 12th round to
retain the WBA Super-Bantamweight Title.
Stevie Johnston won a 12 round SD over Hiroyuki Sakamoto
to retain the WBC Lightweight Title.
1987, Kwangju, Korea:
Chong Pal Park TKO'd Emmanuel Otti in the 4th round to
retain the IBF Super-Middleweight Title.
Houston, Texas:
Antonio Esparragoza KO'd Pascual Aranda in the 10th
round to retain the WBA Featherweight Title.
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The Standing Eight Count -
Ringside at Pechanga for Solo Boxeo |
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By Dave Wilcox
A sold out crowd of 2475 jammed the beautiful Pechanga Resort
and Casino in Temecula, California for a good night of boxing
action. This Golden Boy/Ringside Ticket promoted show was
originally going to be a Sergio Mora headlined card. When it was
announced that Mora secured a fight with “Sugar” Shane Mosley
for the Staples Center in September, in came a middleweight bout
with Craig McEwan taking on tough ring worm Danny Perez of
Carlsbad, Ca. as the new main event.
“Scottish” Craig McEwan hails from Scotland, and is trained by
Freddie Roach and fights out of the Wildcard gym in Hollywood,
CA. Coming into this bout, McEwan sported an undefeated 18-0
record, but never had he been in with such a seasoned veteran
like Perez. Danny Perez is a 14 year vet of the sweet science
and has been in the ring with some of the best, including two
fights with Antonio “Plasterito” Margarito.
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