Archive for October, 2010
Haye using Tony Thompson as a sparring partner to train for Harrison bout
By William Mackay: WBA heavyweight champion David Haye (24-1, 22 KO’s) has one of the best heavyweight sparring partners in the division in 38-year-old southpaw Tony Thompson (34-2, 22 KO’s) to help Haye train for his November 13th bout against southpaw Audley Harrison (27-4, 20 KO’s). Speaking to the Dailymail.co.uk, Haye says “I’ve only had [...]
Klitschko-Briggs early results: Afolabi decisions Siproshvili
Boxing action from the O2 World Arena, in Hamburg, Germany: Ola Afolabi UD 10 Sandro Siproshvili 97-93, 98-92, 100-90. Alexander Ustinov TKO 2 Oezcan Cetinkaya Zaurbek Baysangurov RTD 3 Eugenio Monteiro Nenad Borovcanin TKO 1 Patrick Berger Hizni Altunkaya TKO 1 Mathias Reinhardt
Provodnikov decisions Ahmedov
boxing results Trading-Entertaining Centre “Alatyr” , Ekaterinburg, Russia: Ruslan Provodnikov UD 6 Fayzullo Ahmedov
Catch Klitschko-Briggs fight at ESPN3.com at 5pm Eastern time!
By Marquise Bullock: This is for fight fans in America who want to watch the fight. It’s not being broadcast on any major networks, so this is where you can catch all of the action! Expect to see a rowdy crowd in favor of Vitali Klitschko. Quick prediction for the fight: I see Briggs coming [...]
Haye says Briggs vs. Klitschko fight is a “Waste of time”
By William Mackay: WBA heavyweight champion David Haye (24-1, 22 KO’s) appears to be a little green with envy about tonight’s title fight between World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (40-2, 38 KO’s and Shannon Briggs (51-5-1, 45 KO’s) in Germany.
Arum explains why Pacquiao has looked so bad in sparring, says he’s saving his best for Margarito
By Chris Williams: Top Rank promoter put a nice spin on why Manny Pacquiao has been looking so ragged in his sparring sessions lately as he trains for his up and coming November 13th fight against Antonio Margarito, saying in an article at abs-cbnnews.com “At this point you don’t want to turn it on, because [...]
Lujan decisions Dias
Boxing results – Polideportivo Unidad Turística, Embalse Río Tercero, Cordoba, Argentina: Carolina Marcela Gutierrez Gaite UD 10 Soledad Macedo Sebastian Andres Lujan UD 10 Juan Jose Dias Victor Hugo Castro UD 6 Cesar Leonardo Telechea
Klitschko-Briggs: Shannon isn’t taking his last chance seriously
By Mark Hepplestall: Former World Boxing Organization WBO) heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs (51-5-1, 45 KO’s) came in on the scales at 262 lbs, which was 22 pounds more then he has been saying he will come in at, considering he is challenging for the WBC Heavyweight title against champion Vitali Klitschko (40-2, 38 KO’s) I [...]
The Super Six Farce continues
By Mark Hepplestall: When the super six tournament was made it was supposed to make a real undisputed champion of the Super Middleweight division, one year on and we all have more questions than answers from this awfully managed tournament. There was so much promise with the names such as Mikkel Kessler, Carl Froch, Jermaine [...]
Boxing Promotion to honor Hank Kaplan
Professional boxing will debut at the Magic City Casino –site of the former Flagler Dog Track- on Friday, November 19. Badia Spices, a leading food condiment company will sponsor seven monthly fight cards to feature high caliber main event performers and local prospects. Corporate sponsorship in boxing is not unusual as Gillette razor blades sponsored [...]
Povetkin KOs Oruh in 5th round
Boxing results – Olimpyskiy Sports Palace, Chekhov, Russia: Alexander Povetkin KO 5 Teke Oruh
Bute defeats Brinkley – Lucian puts booty in seats
By Scott Brown: The business product IBF super middleweight champion Lucian Bute is rarely exported. He has only participated in a few fights outside of Montreal but Bute doesn’t have to venture out to make millions. He has established a following in Canada.
Margarito’s sparring partners give testimony of how good he is
By Dave Lahr: For those boxing fans who are under the mistaken impression that Antonio Margarito is a shot fighter because of his loss to Shane Mosley last year, they’re probably not going to like the news coming from his sparring partners in training camp in Oxnard, California. Cleotis Pendarvis, Ricardo Williams, Austin Trout and [...]
Haye says he’s going to knock Harrison out in the 2nd or 3rd round
By William Mackay: The way WBA heavyweight champion David Haye (24-1, 22 KO’s) sees his November 27th fight against Audley Harrison (27-4, 20 KO’s), this fight is a huge mismatch. Haye doesn’t expect to have any problems whatsoever against the 38-year-old Harrison and is predicting an early knockout win.
Andre Ward receives two points for forfeit win – He’s now in the lead in the Super Six tourney
By Dan Ambrose: World Boxing Association (WBA) super middleweight champion Andre Ward (22-0, 13 KO’s) received two points for the forfeit victory due to his scheduled Super Six tournament opponent having to pull out of the tourney because of neurological problems.
Briggs tricks Vitali by coming in at 262 for Saturday’s bout
By Dave Lahr: Former WBO heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs (51-5-1, 45 KO’s) pulled a little bit if trickery on WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (40-2, 38 KO’s) by making him think that he would be coming in light for the fight in the low 240s. Instead, Briggs weighed in at 262 at Friday’s weigh-in, which [...]
Haye thinks Chisora has enough speed and power to beat Wladimir Klitschko
By William Mackay: WBA heavyweight champion David Haye (24-1, 22 KO’s) is hoping that fellow countryman Derek Chisora (14-0, 9 KO’s) beats IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (55-3, 49 KO’s) when they meet up in December 11th.
Tarver defeats Aguilera, looks terrible
MIAMI, Okla. (Oct. 16, 2010) – It may not have been an artistic success, but comebacking former light heavyweight world champion Antonio Tarver accomplished what he set out to do Friday in the main event on ShoBox: The New Generation on SHOWTIME®: The “Magic Man’’ won his debut as a heavyweight. Making his first start [...]
Bute stops Brinkley in 9th
Results from the Bell Centre, in Montreal, Canada: Lucian Bute TKO 9 Jesse Brinkley
Perez, Wilder, Gomez, Huerta and Mitchell all win on Friday night
LOS ANGELES, October 15 – An action-packed night of great boxing took place tonight at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. on the October 15 edition of TeleFutura’s “Sólo Boxeo Tecate” and its undercard. Ten-Time World Champion and President of Golden Boy Promotions, Oscar de la Hoya, former World Champion Daniel Ponce De Leon [...]
Mayweather Jr. side stepping Margarito: Great Move
By Robert “Big Moe” Elmore: Over the years, many boxing fans, analysts, and experts, having been calling Floyd Mayweather Jr. a coward for side stepping Antonio Margarito. Yes, while I am a hardcore Mayweather fan, I think it was great move not to fight Margarito. Take time to read the facts before judging.and lets start [...]
Tarver decisions Aguilera
Boxing results from the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma: Antonio Tarver UD 10 Nagy Aguilera
Weights from Vazquez-Hernandez PPV show
WBO JUNIOR FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MAIN EVENT – 12 ROUNDS Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. (19-0-1, 16 KOs), WBO Jr. Featherweight Champion, Bayamon, Puerto Rico,121 ¾ LBS. Vs. Ivan Hernandez (28-4-1, 17 KOs), Challenger, Ensendada BC, Mexico 121 ¾ LBS.
Dirrell stops Salmon, Porter, and Hearns also win
Antonio Tarver vs. Nagy Aguilera undercard results from Miami, Oklahoma: Shawn Porter TKO 9 Hector Munoz Anthony Dirrell TKO 3 Daryl Salmon Lateef Kayode RTD 5 Epifanio Mendoza Ronald Hearns TKO 6 Robert Kliewer
Wilder stops Sconiers, Mitchell stops Brown, Gomez decisions Montano
Boxing results from Indio, California: Deontay Wilder TKO 4 Harold Sconiers Eloy Perez MD 10 Dominic Salcido Seth Mitchell KO 1 Derrick Brown Charles Huerta KO 1 Felipe Cordova Frankie Gomez UD 6 Ramon Montano Randy Caballero UD 4 Missael Nunez
Bute-Brinkley undercard action
Boxing results from the Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada: Ionut Dan Ion KO 4 Andres Pablo Villafane Sebastien Gauthier UD 8 Julio David Roque Ler Pier Olivier Cote TKO 6 Walter Sergio Gomez Adrian Diaconu UD 10 Omar Sheika
Sergio Martinez vs. Paul Williams II on November 20th
Goossen Tutor Promotions and DiBella Entertainment in association with Caesars Atlantic City are presenting this evening of boxing – Martinez vs. Williams II – will be broadcast on HBO’s World Championship Boxing beginning at 10:00 PM ET/7:00 PM PT.
Pacquiao/Roach, Andre Dirrell, 2011Boxing Hall of Fame ballot, what the game’s been missing, and more!
By Marquise Bullock: I find it quite crazy that a lot of the boxing media have Margarito as a favorite to win the November 13th match up between himself and Pacquiao. A lot of rumors have been circulating about “Pacmans” performances in training, and his lackadaisical work ethic for this upcoming bout. Roach talks just [...]
What if boxers did not have a nationality?
By Gerardo Granados: Many times I´ve read in different forums or blogs people bragging about certain boxer because he is a natural born from the same country; I could give you numerous examples but I think you have an idea of what I mean. First they exalt the qualities and virtues of the “X” boxer, [...]
Maureen Shea named President of Global Boxing Gym
North Bergen, NJ (October 15, 2010) – Professional boxer Maureen “The Real Million Dollar Baby” Shea currently holds the NABF featherweight belt, but now she has a new title: President of Global Boxing Gym. The native of The Bronx, New York will oversee operations at the state-of-the-art training facility in the heart of North Bergen, [...]
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