By Nate Anderson: Former World Boxing Organization cruiserweight champion Enzo Maccarinelli (29-4, 22 KO’s) faces some serious career decisions after being stopped in the 3rd round tonight by Russian Denis Lebedev (18-0, 13 KOs) on the undercard of WBA light welterweight championship bout between title holder Andriy Kotelnik and Amir Khan tonight at the M.E.N. Arena, in Manchester, England.
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Weigh-In: Khan 139.6, Kotelnik 140
At today’s weigh-in for the WBA light welterweight clash between champion Andriy Kotelnik and British challenger Amir Khan, the Ukrainian Kotelnik came in right at the light welterweight limit of 140. For his part, Khan came in just under the limit at 139.6. The fight will take place at the M.E.N. Arena, Manchester, England.
Maccarinelli to Retire if He Loses to Lebedev on Saturday
By William Mackay: Former cruiserweight champion Enzo Maccarinelli (29-3, 22 KO’s) will have his career on the line this Saturday night at the M.E.N. Arena, in Manchester, in a fight against Russian Denis Lebedev (17-0, 12 KO’s) in a 12 round bout for the vacant World Boxing Organization Inter-Continental cruiserweight title.
Maccarinelli-Lebedev: Enzo In a Must Win Situation
By Sean McDaniel: It doesn’t look good for Enzo Maccarinelli (29-3, 22 KO’s) as he approaches his July 18th bout against undefeated Russian cruiserweight contender at the M.E.N Arena, in Manchester. Maccarinelli, 28, has lost two out of his last three fights and appears on the verge of being sent into journeyman status with another loss.
Maccarinelli Wants Rematch with Afolabi- News
By William Mackay: Having lost two out of his last three bouts and looking incredibly weak of chin, former World Boxing Organization cruiserweight champion Enzo Maccarinelli (29-3, 22 KO’s) will be looking to resurrect his sagging career when he fights undefeated Russian Denis Lebedev (17-0, 12 KO’s) for the interim WBO cruiserweight title on July 18th on the undercard of the Amir Khan vs. WBA light welterweight champion Andriy Kotelnik at the M.E.N. Arena, in Manchester.
Maccarinelli vs. Lebedev on June 27th – News
By Dave Lahr: Former WBO cruiserweight champion Enzo Maccarinelli (29-3, 22 KOs) is either incredible smart or terribly stupid by choosing the hard-punching unbeaten Russian Denis Lebedev (17-0, 12 KOs) as his first opponent after being knocked out in the 9th round in Enzo’s last fight by little known Ola Afolabi in March.
Maccarinelli Leaves Calzaghe – News
By Jim Dower: Former World Boxing Organization (WBO) cruiserweight champion Enzo Maccarinelli (29-3, 22 KOs) has reportedly left his trainer Enzo Calzaghe, the father of former WBO super middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe, and has taken on a new trainer Karl Ince. It’s unclear what the exact reason for the split, but it likely stems from the fact that Maccarinelli, 28, has lost two out of his last three fights, both by knockouts.
How Can Maccarinelli Defeat Afolabi?
By William Mackay: I was one of many writers who were surprised and downright shocked when the virtual unknown cruiserweight Ola Afolabi (14-1, 6 KOs) came out of nowhere to stop Enzo Maccarinelli (29-3, 22 KOs) in the 9th round last Saturday night. Except for a close call in the 3rd round when Afolabi slightly hurt Maccarinelli with a right hand at the end of the round, it seemed as if Enzo was easily winning the fight and had it in the bag in the 9th round. Obviously, I was dead wrong, as you could see and Maccarinelli ended up catching a wild right hand that knocked him flat.
Maccarinelli Wants a Rematch With Afolabi – Boxing News
By Manuel Perez: Former WBO cruiserweight champion Enzo Maccarinelli (29-3, 22 KOs) was knocked out for the second time in a year, this time by largely unknown Ola Afolabi (14-1, 6 KOs) last Saturday night at the M.E.N. Arena, in Manchester, Lancashire. Maccarinelli, 28, was leading in the 9th when Afolabi, 29, suddenly unleashed a big right hand that dropped Maccarinelli flat on his back. Maccarinelli attempted to get up but staggered around the ring causing the fight to be stopped by referee Terry O’Connor at 1:50 of the round.
Should Maccarinelli Retire?
By Chris Williams: I don’t want to be the bringer of bad news, but I think it might not be a bad idea right about now if former WBO cruiserweight champion Enzo Maccarinelli (29-3, 22 KOs) decides to hang up the boxing gloves for good. After his second knockout loss in a year, this time a 9th round stoppage against Ola Afolabi (14-1-3, 6 KOs) last Saturday night at the M.E.N. Arena, in Manchester, Lancashire, I think Maccarinelli just doesn’t have the chin for the business and needs to get out.