April, 2005
Verdict Is Still Out, On Paper Klitschko Looks Good
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Buster Paris
4/26 - It was a fourth round knock out and he’s now 44 wins, 40 by KO with only 3 losses. On paper it looks great. On paper he looks great, but the verdict unfortunately is still out on if Wladimir Klitschko is great.
This past Saturday night, Wladimir Klitschko fought and beat Eliseo Castillo - well, Klitschko fought and Castillo made a nice target.
Middleweight Lightning to Strike Twice?
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Garth Weaver
4/26 - Well folks, here we are, just a week away from the eagerly anticipated match between WBA heavyweight champ John “The Quiet Man” Ruiz and former IBF middleweight, super-middleweight, and cruiserweight champ
James “Lights Out” Toney at Madison Square Garden on April 30th.
Klitschko Stops Castillo in Four
Former WBO heavyweight champ Wladimir Klitschko stopped previously unbeaten Eliseo Castillo in Dortmund, Germany. With just seconds before the end of the 4th, Klitschko, 44-3, landed a straight right that had Castillo, 18-1-1, shaky as he rose to his feet, which prompted the referee to stop the fight. - April 24th
Guzman and Chavez Jr. Successful!
Before a sold-out crowd at Dodge Arena in Hidalgo, TX, WBO Super Bantamweight Champ Joan Guzman defeated Fernando Beltran Jr., improving his sterling record to 23-0, as the judges scored the 12-round fight 117-111, 116-112, and 115-113. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. scored a knock out victory at the hands of Travis Hartman. Having tasted the mat in the second round and receiving and offensive onslaught from Chavez in the third, Hartman’s corner threw in the towel. [Guzman pre-fight Q&A] - April 24th
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ESPN Show a Success | Mosley Returns with a Victory, Margarito KO's Cintron
4/24 - Caesars Palace, Las Vegas - A return to welterweight is just what the candy shoppe ordered for
'Sugar' Shane Mosley. Having gone 1-4 with a no-contest over his previous six fights, Mosley was again prime for the taking after choosing a rather difficult opponent last night. Instead, Mosley reminded fans why he still could become the undisputed welterweight champ.
The 33-year old Mosley, 40-4, was impressive, showing good movement, along with control stealing combinations when he had to. After 10-rounds of action, Mosley had scored a unanimous decision over David Estrada, 18-2, by scores of 98-91, 97-93 [twice]. The win could set up a summer-time showdown with WBO welterweight champ Antonio Margarito.
In the main-event on the ESPN PPV telecast, WBO welterweight king Margarito dropped 'interim' champ Kermit Cintron, 25-1, four times, causing Kermit's corner to halt the bout at 2:12 of the 5th round.
After a gash opened up on a solid punch in the third round rushing blood into Kermit's eye, Margarito took over landing power shots almost at will, giving the previously unbeaten Cintron a one-sided drubbing. After Margarito, 31-4, dropped Cintron late in the 4th, he came back in the 5th to end it, dropping him twice more to force a corner stoppage.
In the evening's only heavyweight fight, 'The Boxing Banker' Calvin Brock weathered a 7th round knockdown, to win a 10-round unanimous decision over former title-challenger Jameel McCline. In clearly his biggest fight to date, Brock, who weighed some 50-pounds less that McCline, remained unbeaten landing the harder and more telling blows of the fight. • Discuss at the FORUM
Williams Remains Perfect, Decisions Cauthen
Undefeated Paul Williams kept his perfect record intact by registering a 10-round unanimous decision over Terrance Cauthen Friday on "ShoBox: The New Generation." - April 23rd
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Things Look Grim for Dominic Guinn
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Frank Gonzalez Jr.
4/23 - Friday night at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Heavyweights Dominic "Southern Disaster" Guinn (25-2-1-18 KO's) and Friday "The 13th" Ahunayu (20-3-2-11 KO's) faced each other in what may have been one of the least entertaining fights I've seen on FNF-and I've seen a few. Neither fighter did enough to win a single round convincingly. In the end, after ten boring rounds, the
Judges scored 97-93 and 95-95 twice, rendering it a Majority Draw.
TalkingBoxing with DANNY McDERMOTT
by
Brian Skjold
4/22 - Undefeated junior lightweight prospect,
Danny McDermott doesn’t fit the usual mold. Many prospects these days are young, baby-faced kids, coming out of the Olympics or highly decorated amateurs with more titles than you can shake a stick at. But, McDermott is just a little bit different. Danny has the amateur experience (54-6) and now enters the sport under the tutelage of one of the best trainers in the business, Buddy McGirt. At 25 years of age McDermott carries a maturity into the ring that is uncommon among many prospects.
“I’m glad I didn’t turn pro sooner. I think I’m more at a mature level and I can see things a little better. I think it’s perfect to turn pro at 25. Look at Bernard Hopkins, he’s 40 and he’s not even considered an old man.”
Rejuvenated Ellis Looks for a Comeback
by Julius Stecker
Kenny Ellis is in comeback mode right now. This past June, Ellis went into fellow middleweight contender Troy Rowland’s back yard at the DeltaPlex in Grand Rapids, Michigan on ESPN. After hurting Rowland early in the fight, he failed to win a round the rest of the way. - April 22nd
Froch Shines in Hollywood
After a 7-month break, British super middleweight champ Carl Froch debuted on HBO Latino last night, scoring an 8th round stoppage over respected WBC #11 Henry Porras at the Avalon in Hollywood. “I said I was going to make America sit up and take notice and I have done just that,” said Froch after the bout. - April 22nd
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ESPN PPV Worth The Money, Experts Weigh-In
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Julius Stecker
4/22 - Pay-per-view boxing has really hurt the sport. Fans have been ripped off far too many times and look no further for a recent example a few weeks back. Yeah, you know the one. Who in their right mind would lay down $44.95 of their hard earned money to watch WBC champ Marco Antonio Barrera butcher a guy named Monzake Fana?
Personally I don’t like to fork out money on many PPV’s as in the past my buddies and I would split the cost on the fight cards, so I would only spend around a reasonable $5 or $10 bucks. Now ESPN has smartened up, giving us a breath of fresh air, and no it is not the upcoming NFL Draft. Low and behold ESPN has entered sports toughest arena; boxing. :: ESPN PPV Participants Discuss Bout from Caesars
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John Defends WBA, Bests Gainer
Jakarta - Bringing his record to 35-0, Indonesia's Chris John remained unbeaten, overcoming an early knockdown to take a 12-round unanimous decision over Derrick 'Smoke' Gainer to retain his WBA featherweight title. - April 21st
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Williams vs. Cauthen Featured on ShoBox
4/22 - Undefeated welterweight Paul Williams battles former Olympic bronze medalist and current IBF and WBA #14 contender, Terrance Cauthen tonight on Showtime from Santa Ynez, CA. What will Cauthen do do secure the win? "A lot of movement, tight defence and deceving power," said Cauthen. "I'll punishment fit the crime. I'll do whatever I have to win. We got the best two welterweights coming together." Williams was quick and to the point saying, "it's gonna be a good fight. I'm gonna do my thing." •
Discuss at the FORUM
TalkingBoxing with DIEGO CORRALES
"DON'T..MISS..MAY..7TH! It's going to be HELL ON WHEELS!"
by
Coyote Duran
4/21 - Aren't second chances groovy? Don't answer that. You know they are. And they come in all varieties and degrees, too, for all kinds of folks.
Take for instance, super-cool, yet brooding actor David Caruso. One year into his gig as super-cool, yet brooding detective Jon Kelly on NYPD Blue, Caruso got too big for his TV pants and decided he was leaving to go make movies with Nicolas Cage and Carrot Top.......or.....someone like that. Well, the critics weren't too kind to Caruso or his career move and pretty much stomped all over him for everything he did from then on out. But one day, The Second Chance Fairy popped in on Caruso and tapped him in the melon with a wand and said, "Get up and go to work, Carrot Top." Next thing you know, Caruso's on CSI: Miami (Free plug, CBS! Hook me up with a T-shirt!!!!!!) as super-cool, yet brooding Lieutenant Horatio Caine and he lived happily ever after instead of crappily ever after.
Marquez, Polo Get Thoughts off Their Chests
In one of two world title fights on Saturday, May 7th, on Showtime Championship boxing, Juan Manuel Marquez will defend his IBF/WBA featherweight titles against WBA #5 Victor Polo. more on Marquez and Polo - April 21st
Abdullaev: Historic Fight, Location
Five years after his sensational gold medal at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, Mohammad Abdullaev will challenge Miguel Cotto in a highly anticipated championship fight on June 11th at Madison Square Garden. - April 21st
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Caesars Models Bring Cintron Burgers, WBO Title Next?
All Six Combatants Weigh-In on their Saturday ESPN PPV Showdowns
4/21 - The highlight of today's the press conference was when one of the Roman-clad Caesars models brought a tray of food to Cintron as Cintron spoke at the podium. Cintron said he is on weight so he is able to eat whatever he wants. The tray held a 12 oz steak, two cheeseburgers, and a plate of fries. While Margarito was talking at the dais,
Cintron continued eating his steak and fries.
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Williams-Skelton in Early July
British heavyweight title defence by Matt Skelton defending against Danny Williams will take place at the ExCel Centre, London, in either the first or second week of July. "This is the biggest British heavyweight fight since Lennox Lewis against Frank Bruno," said Frank Warren on frankwarren.tv. - April 21st
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Kostya turns Martin Place into a Tszyu
4/21 - Undisputed Super Lightweight World Champion, Kostya Tszyu, (31 wins, 1 loss, 1 no contest – 25 knockouts), will open his training doors to the sports fans of Sydney tomorrow with a lunchtime blockbuster event in Martin Place amphitheatre. Tszyu will demonstrate his gruelling training regimen in Sydney’s busiest thoroughfare,
in a purpose-built boxing ring and gym.
Vitali Surgery a Success
RESEDA, Calif. - WBC heavyweight champ Vitali Klitschko underwent successful back surgery Tuesday in Los Angeles and should be able to fight again in September, according to personal manager of both Klitschko Brothers, Bernd Boente. The 35-minute operation was performed by Dr. Hyun Bae, who removed a small spur from Klitschko’s spine. - April 21st
King Adds Pair of Title Fights to April 30th
NEW YORK — Don King has added two more title fights to his April 30th, Madison Square Garden card that will already showcase the WBA heavyweight title main event featuring two-time and current champ John Ruiz vs. three-time world champ James Toney and two additional heavyweight title matches.
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Gainer Makes Weight at Third Attempt!
by
Harry Summers Jr.
4/21 - Ahead of their WBA featherweight title clash tomorrow in Jakarta, Indonesia, defending champion Chris John, 34-0-1 (19), comfortably made weight today, weighing in at 125.60lbs, while challenger Derrick "Smoke" Gainer struggled. In fact, the ex-champ, who at 5'9" has a large frame for a featherweight, almost ran out of time!
On the first attempt, Gainer, 39-6-1 (24), weighed in at just over 129lbs. He was then given the customary two-hour deadline to make the 126lb limit. An hour later, he weighed in at 126.95lbs. With just 5 minutes remaining, a drained-looking Gainer finally made the weight, coming in at 125.20lbs. Some verbal barbs were exchanged between both parties at the weigh-in. This came after a controversial press conference yesterday, which saw an agitated Gainer storm out. • Discuss at the FORUM
Strong, Healthy Toney gets Ready to Break Camp
4/21 - LOS ANGELES - With a little over one week to go before his destiny match for the World Boxing Association World Heavyweight Championship against WBA world champion John "The Quietman" Ruiz on April 30 at the Mecca of Boxing, Madison Square Garden in New York, James "Light's Out" Toney is declaring himself ready to "rock New York" when he breaks camp this Saturday and
heads out to New York with trainers Freddie Roach and John Arthur.
TalkingBoxing with JEFF "LEFT HOOK" LACY
"I duck nobody and I’m willing to fight anyone, anywhere, in their hometown. It doesn’t matter"
by
Brian Skjold
4/20 - That just about sums up IBF’s super middleweight champion, Jeff Lacy. He is willing to take and make the fights that are best for the sport. On August 6, in his hometown of Tampa, Florida, Lacy defends his title against former WBC super middleweight champ Robin Reid, on Showtime’s Championship Boxing Series. Like always, Jeff is looking to stay busy and stay sharp. He has no plans of waiting around for anyone.
“I want to get this mandatory out of the way. I’m not going to wait on Joe Calzaghe. I’m going to continue doing what I’ve been doing...staying busy and performing in the ring. If I sat around and waited that long I’ll only get rusty.”
Straight From the Hitman's Mouth, Hatton Faces Tszyu on Showtime
by
James Moore
4/20 - With the boxing world waiting on the edge of their seats for Ricky Hatton's long awaited world title challenge, "The Hitman" has been diligently preparing for his meeting with the arguably the world's most feared fighter, Kostya Tszyu,
during the early morning hours of June 5th in Manchester, England.
Without Help from Big Brother, Klitschko Ready for Crucial Bout
4/20 - Making his first start in six-and-a-half months, Wladimir Klitschko will take on undefeated Eliseo Castillo in an important heavyweight bout Saturday, April 23, in Dortmund, Germany. The match will be shown on HBO After Dark at 9:45 PM ET/PT.
Question: Bernd, what is the latest on WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko?
TalkingBoxing with CALVIN BROCK
Brock: "I will be a World Chapion this year!"
by
Garth Weaver
4/19 - Last week, I had a great discussion with IBF #14 ranked heavyweight contender
Calvin Brock, 24-0, as he discussed his upcoming Saturday night showdown on ESPN pay-per-view with IBF #5 Jameel McCline, 31-4. Coming off an impressive, third round knock out victory over contender Clifford Ettienne, the Charlotte, North Carolina native found himself with an enormous opportunity and is in complete focus for his biggest fight to date. A win against McCline leads to a potential title shot, a chance Calvin believes he is destined to.
"They're still looking for the real Champion, I'm the person that's going to come up and clear it all up," Brock said. "So when it's asked around the world who's Heavyweight Champion, they are gonna say it's me, Calvin Brock."
TalkingBoxing with JOAN GUZMAN
"I want to represent the Dominican Republic like Chavez used to represent Mexico"
by
Jason Peck
4/19 - Super-bantamweight has an exceptional surprise neatly tucked away and about to explode, but not just yet. In the division that began the epic trilogy between Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales, World Boxing Organization junior featherweight champion
Joan Guzman destroyed a tough Agapito Sanchez in seven rounds in February of 2004. Alright, so maybe he wasn't tucked away to deep in the pile, but truth be told, Guzman will one day be in the mainstream of the boxing world with a unification clash that has alluded him.
Instead of a unifying this week with World Boxing Council champion Oscar Larios, who has seemingly avoided an attempt at the WBO strap, Guzman faces undefeated Fernando Beltran Jr. this Friday night in a Sycuan Ringside Promotions event in Hidalgo, TX. A win against the dangerous Mexican would keep his dream of unifying a reality, so long as Larios accepts the challenge.
Rodriguez Teams with NEP
Northeast Promotions President announced the signing of a hot welterweight prospect, Delvin Rodriguez, 14-1-1, of Danbury, CT. Delvin is coming off a convincing win over a Marteze Logan, March 18th on ESPN2. “Delvin is one of the most charismatic and exciting fighters in the Welterweight division," said Matchmaker Ron Katz. Delvin appears May 6th, against veteran Sammy Sparkman. - April 19th
Rivera vows to upset Judah
IBF mandatory challenger Cosme Rivera plans on shocking the boxing world May 14th when he fights defending champion Zab Judah in the 12-round co-feature, headlined by Tito Trinidad-Winky Wright, on HBO PPV from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. - April 19th
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'Super' Judah Announces Rivera Showdown, May 14th
Trinidad-Wright Mega-Fight Becomes Mega-Card with the Addition of Judah
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Brian Skjold
4/19 - Undisputed welterweight champ “Super” Zab Judah, formally announced today in a national conference call that he will make the first defense of his championship on May 14, against number one mandatory challenger Cosme Rivera. The bout will take place as the co-feature on the Trinidad-Wright card, to be broadcast on HBO Pay-Per-View.
On February 5th, Judah turned his career around in spectacular fashion with a 9th round TKO over Cory Spinks. But, he hasn’t silenced all of his critics yet. In the past, Zab seems to have had the tendency to lose focus when he’s not training for a super-fight. But now, as he sits atop the welterweight division he seems willing to do what it takes to win and stay on top.
Williamson, Jefferson via for NABO
DaVarryl Williamson, 21-3, returns in a 12-round NABO title fight on April 30th against Derrick Jefferson, 28-3-1, as chief support to the HBO televised WBA title fight between champion John Ruiz and challenger James Toney. - April 19th
'Boxeo De Oro' CINCO DE MAYO SPECTACULAR
Desert Diamond Casino and Golden Boy Promotions will celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style as they present another elite boxing card. The Thursday, May 5th, 2005 "Boxeo de Oro" show will be shown to a worldwide audience on HBO Latino. - April 19th
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Nevada Medical Experts Decline Mesi, NSAC to Hear Findings
4/19 - Yesterday, the Nevada Athletic Medical Advisory Board voted unanimously against the ring return of former WBC #1 contender Joe Mesi. Within the coming weeks, the Nevada State Athletic Commission [NSAC] will consider and review the medical boards' findings and decide Mesi's fate in the state of Nevada. If NSAC issues a lifetime boxing-suspension, Mesi will likely find it difficult to fight in other states.
The Buffalo, NY native testified that he felt 100% healthy and respected Dr. Robert Cantu, head of neurosurgery at Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA, testified that there was no greater risk of another subdural hematoma if he were to fight again. Mesi, 29-0, was dropped three times in the final two rounds of his last heavyweight fight with Vissilly Jirov when he suffered bleeding on the brain. • Discuss at the FORUM
Trinidad's Greatness Will Come Out
Felix Trinidad and 'Pap' Trinidad dicuss their May 14th HBO PPV showdown with Winky Wright in this press conference. - April 19th
Speedy Training with Winky
Jr. welterweight Al "Speedy" Gonzales is training with Winky Wright as Wright prepares for his May 14th showdown with Felix Trinidad. Gonzales, coming off a disappointing loss in February on Shobox against Oscar Diaz, is looking to get his career back on track. - April 19th
Klitschko Out Till September
WBC heavyweight champ Vitali Klitschko has been forced out of the oft re-scheduled July 23rd title fight with Hasim Rahman. According to Dan Rafael and ESPN, Vitali will undergo back surgery on Wednesday to alleviate a nerve issue that has also affected his leg. Adviser Shelly Finkel is hopeful for a September return. - April 19th
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Davis, Duva Disappointed at Bell
4/19 - Duvaboxing Reacting to Warriors’ Boxing’s recent announcement of a fight for the vacant IBF cruiser title between Dale Brown and O’Neil Bell, the camp for former titlist Kelvin “Concrete” Davis says they’re upset with the overall situation and specifically with Bell.
Davis was set to defend his title against Bell last February, but didn’t because of a contractual disagreement with his co-promoter, Don King Productions (along with Duva Boxing).
Cotto Wants Revenge, Announces Abdullaev Bout
4/19 - Undefeated WBO jr. welterweight champion Miguel Cotto and Muhammed Abdullaev, the last man to defeat Cotto at the 2000 Olympics, along with former WBA super featherweight champ and Olympic gold medalist Joel Casamayor and undefeated "KID DIAMOND," will host a conference on April 21st to announce their world championship event, which will take place Saturday, June 11th, at Madison Square Garden on HBO. •
Discuss at the FORUM
Talking Boxing with DAVID ESTRADA
Just a few short days away from his biggest fight to date, welterweight contender David Estrada caught up with TalkingBoxing.com for a brief interview before his ESPN PPV televised bout on April 23rd against Shane Mosley. - April 18th
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Wladimir Klitschko Is Owed An Apology and Good Luck
by
Buster Paris
4/18 - I started to write this coming from a completely different place. My purpose before doing any research was to tear Wladimir Klitschko apart. I couldn’t understand why he’s still relevant and every time I thought about it
I’d get so irked that I couldn’t see straight..
Toney: "Once the fans see me fight, they will embrace me"
Former 3-time wold champ James "Lights Out" Toney fired up the ole' quote machine in a recent press conference to hype his upcoming title fight with WBA heavyweight champ John Ruiz on April 30th at Madison Square Garden - April 16th
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Ikeke’s Jab TKO’s Echols In 10
by
Frank Gonzalez Jr.
4/16 - In boxing, everything flows from the jab. Kingsley Ikeke (23-1-0-13 KO’s) demonstrated that to perfection Friday night at the Northern Quest Casino in Washington State, where he took on former IBF Middleweight Champ, Antwun Echols (31-6-1-27 KO’s)
for the number two ranking in the IBF.
Tito and Winky Hype Fight at National Conference Call
by
Brian Skjold
4/16 - On May 14, Winky Wright will make his first trip to 160 pounds after 51 fights in the junior middleweight division. His opponent will be none other than former welterweight, junior middleweight and middleweight champ, Felix Trinidad. This bout is huge for both fighters and could potentially send the loser into retirement. talkingboxing.com recently took part in a conference call for their upcoming fight on HBO Pay-Per-View.
A win by Winky virtually guarantees a shot at undisputed middleweight champ, Bernard Hopkins and the big pay checks that go with these marquee match-ups. A win by Tito adds fuel to his already impressive legacy and sets him up for a lucrative Hopkins rematch. Both fighters seem extremely confident in their skills and game plan.
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Diaz Suffers Cut, Elder Fight Off
Sparring today for his WBA title defense on April 23rd, Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz suffered a gash over his left eye, which will cancel his showdown on ESPN PPV with Ebo Elder. Being reported by ESPN and Dan Rafeal, the undefeated Diaz needed stitches and will not have contact for three weeks. Being discussed as a replacement bout is bantamweight prospect Raul Martinez, 7-0, taking on Larry Olvera, which would open ESPN's first boxing PPV telecast. - April 16th
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Mock Stops Brewer, Tapia Exacts Revenge
4/16 - Copenhagen - Super-middleweight Lolenga Mock, 24-9-1, stopped capable Charles Brewer, 40-11, at 2:58 of the 10th round to secure the vacant WBO Inter'l Title. Referee Steve Smoger stopped the fight after Mock scored a knockdown in the final stanza and then proceeded with an assault, forcing Brewer's corner to throw in the towel. In a upset in the heavyweight division, George Arias, 34-7, stopped Steffen Nielsen, 24-2, at 1:59 of the third round with a body shot. Also, welterweight Thomas Damgaard, 35-0, remained active and in the title hunt with a 6th round stoppage over Rocky Martinez. Damgaard had pulled out of a April 2nd, WBA title shot, with an illness.
>>> Albuquerque - Johnny Tapia, 55-4-2, scored a 10-round decision in a rematch over Frankie Archuleta, 24-5-1, at Tingley Coliseum in New Mexico. Final scores read 96-94 [all]. •
Discuss at the FORUM
TalkingBoxing with MICHAEL WALKER
"I’ve always had tough obstacles; this is just another test he’s got for me"
by
Julius Stecker
4/15 - Fresh off a decision win over the rugged Aundalen Sloan in January, 26-year old rising middleweight prospect
Michael Walker gets back in the swing of things next Friday, April 22nd on Telefutura's
Solo Boxeo show. His opponent, Jimmy Gonzalez, has been a fighter "Midnight Stalker" had his eye on since the amatuers. "I get to fight him in the pros where it counts," Walker said. "Where it means more to him and I."
At 6-0, the exciting Chicago born and bread fighter is perhaps the most talented in the One in a Million Promotions stable and will be showcased at Cicero Stadium in Cicero, Illinois next week. Well worth viewing for fight fans if it makes the televised portion. TalkingBoxing.com caught up with the Walker to get his feelings on the upcoming encounter.
Tyson-McBride Tix on Sale!
4/15 - Named 'CAPITOL PUNISHMENT', Washington, D.C. hosts two-time heavyweight champion Mike Tyson taking on Kevin McBride on June 11th and today tickets are on sale! Prices are $700, $450, $250, $100 and $50 with VIP tickets available for $1,000 by calling 301.440.6759. To purchase tickets, fans can go in person to the MCI Center Box Office at 601 F St. NW, Washington, D.C. or at all TicketMaster outlets, including online at TicketMaster.com or by calling 202-397-7328, 212-307-7171, 201-507-8900, 631-888-9000, 914-454-3388.
In addtion to an array of top local talent featured on the under card, in the co-main event, Laila “She Bee Stinging” Ali will take on the Erin Toughill. 'CAPITOL PUNISHMENT' is presented by Raging Promotions, Inc. and The Stuckey Group LLC, PMG, Inc. • Discuss at the FORUM
‘Border War’ Quotes
Quotes from yesterday's press conference at the United Center in Chicago to announce the WBO heavyweight title fight between Lamon Brewster and Andrew Golota. Also on the card WBC #1-ranked Paul Briggs Faces WBC #4-ranked Tomasz Adamek for Vacant WBC Light Heavyweight Crown. >> much more - April 15th
Montiel, Barrios Newest Golden Boy Champions
LOS ANGELES – It was a weekend to remember for Golden Boy Promotions, as not only did boxing superstar Marco Antonio Barrera defend his WBC super featherweight crown with a devastating second round knockout of number one contender Mzonke Fana, but two new world champions were crowned for the Golden Boy team. - April 15th
Ruiz Addresses New Persona
WBA heavyweight champion John Ruiz talked openly yesterday about his new persona in a press conference to promote his upcoming title fight. Trying to shed the "Quiet Man" nickname, Ruiz is talking trash with ease in an attempt to better promote himself. All the talk wont help him in the ring on April 30th, as he faces three-time world champion James Toney, who is as confident as ever for their HBO tilt at the Madison Square Garden. - April 15th
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‘Border War’ Pits Brewster Against Golota
4/15 - CHICAGO — A world heavyweight championship will be decided in Chicago for the first time in 24 years when World Boxing Organization heavyweight champion “Relentless” Lamon Brewster puts his title on the line against Andrew “Powerful Pole” Golota at the United Center on May 21.
Another world title match will also be featured when Australian Paul “Hurricane” Briggs takes on Poland’s undefeated Tomasz Adamek for the vacant World Boxing Council light heavyweight crown. | conference quotes
Bell-Brown for IBF Cruiser Title, May 20th
4/15 - HOLLYWOOD, FL - For seven years, O’Neil Bell has waited for one moment in his boxing career - a chance to shine on the world stage and fulfill a dream.
For Dale Brown, the wait to put a world championship belt around his waist has been even longer – ten years.
On Friday, May 20th, from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, both top contenders will get their opportunity to put it all on the line for the IBF World Cruiserweight Championship.
'Golden Boy' Targets Fall Return
Opponents are aplenty for Oscar De la Hoya's return to the ring later this year. Being reported by Dan Rafeal of ESPN, Hoya, 37-4, has plans of a September 17th HBO PPV fight at either 147 or 154. Top tier fighters like Zab Judah, Daniel Santos, Shane Mosley and Fernando Vargas are potential targets. - April 14th
Johnson-Tarver Rematch at FedEx Forum
Fresh off a tough loss to Ring light heavyweight champion Glen Johnson on December 18th, former champ Antonio Tarver gets a June 18th shot at redemption at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, TN. Johnson, the TalkingBoxing 'fighter of the year for 2004', will look to make a statement that his decision win was no fluke. - April 14th
Chavez Jr. to Shine on Telefutura
One of the rising stars in the sport of boxing, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., will shine Friday, April 22nd, televised on Telefutura’s Solo Boxeo. Chavez returns to the ring to put his unbeaten record of 17-0 on the line against Travis Hartman at the Dodge Arena in Hidalgo, TX. - April 14th
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Done Deal | Lacy Defends Against Reid
4/14 - After stalling out earlier today, the negotiations between IBF super middleweight champion Jeff Lacy and the IBF's top-rated contender Robin Reid reached a successful conclusion this afternoon. Lacy will make his first mandatory title defense, against Reid, Saturday, August 6. The world title bout -- which also marks the U.S. debut of Reid -- will be televised by SHOWTIME.
"I wouldn't classify this as a miracle, just that it was meant to be," said promoter Gary Shaw reflecting on the quick turnaround in concluding the fight negotiations. "We hope to announce the site shortly."
Williams-Cauthen Highlight ShoBox
4/14 - Undefeated welterweight Paul Williams will face his toughest test to date when he takes on former Olympic bronze medalist and current IBF and WBA #14 contender, Terrance Cauthen, Friday, April 22nd, on “ShoBox: The New Generation.” In the co-feature from Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, Calif., Jose Antonio Ojeda will trade leather with Rolando Reyes in a 10-round junior welterweight bout. •
Discuss at the FORUM
TalkingBoxing with Norman "Stoney" Stone
"I honestly believe that this will be his best performance ever"
by
Julius Stecker
4/13 -
Norman “Stoney” Stone has earned a reputation as boxing’s most intense trainers. A media and fan darling he is not, but the trainer of WBA champion John Ruiz he is. That alone gets him some big-time credit, as Ruiz, love or hate him, has beaten some of the best heavyweights in recent times.
Aside from his antics and passion displayed in the ring, Stone gets everyone talking outside it. A recent setting was the Madison Square Garden Theater to announce the WBA title fight between his fighter Ruiz and #1 challenger James Toney. Long story short, Toney and Stone almost came to blows and their scuffle ended the conference early. Words can't explain the situation or do it any justice, so just watch our video coverage to get the full picture. | for the quick interview
Tszyu Spars with Soliman
In preperation for his June 4th title defense against Ricky Hatton in Manchester, IBF jr. welterweight champ Kostya Tszyu will spar this Friday with IBF #1 middleweight Sam Soliman at 2:15PM at Martin Place Ampitheatre in a free workout to his fans. - April 14th
Leonard Added to ESPN Broadcast
"Sugar" Ray Leonard has been added to the ESPN broadcast team for their upcoming PPV event at Caesars Palace. “I'm honored to be on the ESPN broadcast team for this historic show on Saturday, April 23rd,” said Leonard, currently the co-host of NBC’s "The Contender". Featured on card for $29.95 will be WBA champ Juan Diaz; WBO title holder Antonio Margarito taking on Kermit Cintron, Shane Mosley; and a 10-round heavyweight bout. Tickets are on sale at ticketmaster.com. - April 14th
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TalkingBoxing's British Update
Arthur, Thaxton take titles; Oakey takes small step back to big time
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Dave Crellin
4/14 - Was this the second coming of Alex Arthur? The young Scot defended his British super-featherweight title and took away the Commonwealth title of countryman Craig Docherty with a very impressive display of control, technique and punching. Since the brasher version of Arthur got his come-uppance against Michael Gomez a year and a half ago, Arthur has been boxing much more calmly and this paid huge dividends against Docherty.
Docherty was always in with a shout and he played in his part in an absorbing contest. With both working body and head, Docherty established a good jab and a high pace before Arthur began to assert himself. But these two former amateur team-mates produced some quality exchanges of fierce punches in between periods of cagier boxing. Arthur frequently, but not always, came out on top.
Was Lost, Now Found: Ellis Back in June
Kenny Ellis, 33-6-2, had to dig deep to find out if he would continue his boxing career after losing to Troy Rowland in June of 2004. - April 12th
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Toney: "I'm a Fighter, I will KO Ruiz"
4/12 - Gaze into the dark, deep-set eyes of James "Lights-Out" Toney and one gets the impression he's starting as a Great White Shark - pure in purpose, devoid of fear - perfectly suited to his environment.
But the environment Toney seeks to dominate is much larger than the ocean. It's the World Boxing Association's heavyweight division - currently occupied by two-time WBA champion John "The Quietman" Ruiz, who arrogantly - and mistakenly believes that James Toney is nothing more than a "steppingstone" opponent for their April 30th encounter at the famed Madison Square Garden in New York.
A Sucker Born Every Minute
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Buster Paris
4/12 - You know the expression there’s a sucker born every minute, well I’m a born again sucker – and I rebirth every 60 seconds or so. I’m actually so advanced in suckerism that I’ve been elevated to suckuh status, that’s pronounced suh-kuh the way Mr. T says it.
Saturday night – April 9th 2005, Golden Boy Promotions had me at hello...
Sosa Wins 40th
Lightweight Victoriano Sosa recorded his 40th career victory last night at Sports Palace in Santiago, Dominican Republic, knocking out Gawin Padrone in the third round. For Sosa, 40-4-2, a two-time world title challenger, it was his fifth victory in his last six fights. - April 12th
Rios Added to May 6th NEP Event
Prospect Joey Rios has been added to Northeast Promotions May 6th event in White Plains, NY. By way of the Bronx, NY, Rios, 10-0, will be fighting Derrick Moon from Dallas, TX. Tickets at 845-255-4900. - April 12th
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Ouma Joins Lacy in Hopkins Quest
4/12 - The Bernard Hopkins-Jermain Taylor negotiations may have been drawn out, but Kassim Ouma took five seconds to accept the Hopkins fight
when it was offered to him last week.
Tua, CKP Plan June Bout
4/12 - David Tua, fresh off an impressive knockout in his first bout in more than two years, may fight again as soon as June in the United States, according to promoter Cedric Kushner. "He’s ready to fight no later than the end of June," said Kushner. "We’re looking at suitable opponents." Tua believes the best is yet to come. "I know I’ll be sharper next time," Tua said. That fight was the best of both worlds; I got rounds and in the end I got a KO." •
Discuss at the FORUM
One in a Million Tickets Open to Large Demand
ONE IN A MILLION INC., the Midwest's premiere pro boxing team, today announced it has tickets on sale to its next show, ''Friday Night Fights,'' scheduled for May 20th at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville, IN. - April 11th
Tyson-McBride Deal Nearing?
The comeback of Mike Tyson could begin in Washington, D.C. at the MCI Center against heavyweight giant Kevin McBride on June 11th. As with anything related to Tyson, the fight plans could be off within the day, but as of this minute, reports have a Tyson-McBride fight being discussed and likely to land on Showtime Pay-Per-View. - April 11th
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John Resumes Sparring; Looks Awesome
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Harry Summers Jr.
4/11 - When current WBA Featherweight champion Chris John, 34-0-1 (19), suffered a cut over his right eye almost two weeks ago in training, it appeared as though sparring would be absent from the final weeks the Indonesian's training camp ahead of his April 22 defense against ex-champ Derrick "Smoke" Gainer, 39-6-1 (24). But yesterday, the 25-year-old was surprisingly back in the ring, thanks to a full face, hockey mask-like head guard, which his team had sent express from overseas to Belok Village, Bali Island, Indonesia, where they have been training.
In his first sparring session in 10 days, John looked awesome, dominating the ring and knocking down well-equipped Filipino Dexter Delada with a thumping right hand to the sternum. Also in the session, John landing a number of beautifully timed overhand rights, something trainer Craig Christian claims they have been working on in preparation for the slick-moving Gainer. Despite his status in the featherweight division, Chris John still is a work in progress and come April 22, his team is confident he will be unveiling a slew of new tricks. • Discuss at the FORUM
TalkingBoxing with David Pareja and Miguel Hernandez
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Julius Stecker
4/11 - Light-heavyweight prospect
David Pareja of Chicago, IL, earned national exposure fighting last year on Oscar De La Hoya’s "The Next Great Champ" airing on the Fox network. Pareja, 4-1, earned runner up in the competition losing a close decision to winner Otis Griffin in the finale. Since the show concluded, "Danger" has been on a mission to make his name known throughout the boxing world.
Having recently made his hometown debut this past Friday night at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois, a dominating second round knockout of Ryan Franklin, TalkingBoxing.com caught up with the young prospect Pareja prior to the fight to find out how he is doing.
KEA Boxing Scores a Knockout | Sanchez KO's Alvarez
4/11 - KEA boxing put on the best small show in NJ that there has been for many years. Everyone in the packed ball room in the Hanover Marriott in
Whippany, New Jersey,
got more bang for their buck then they could have imagined.
Barrios Stops Anchondo to Win WBO Title
With a capacity crowd of his fellow Argentineans cheering him on at the Miccosukee Gaming Resort in Miami, FL, Jorge Barrios became the newest champion on the Golden Boy roster, stopping Mike Anchondo in four rounds to win the WBO super featherweight crown. - April 10th
Forget About It, Gatti-Floyd Tix Gone
Well that was quick. In just about a day's time, tickets for the June 25th, HBO PPV fight between WBC champ Arturo Gatti and Floyd Mayweather Jr. at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, were sold out yesterday. - April 10th
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Barrera Dispatches Fana in Two, Retains WBC Title
4/10 - From El Paso, Texas on HBO pay-per-view, Marco Antonio Barrera needed just a handful of minutes to dispose of over-matched South African contender Mzonke Fana. Barrera, 60-4, retained his WBC super featherweight title on a big right hand that send Fana, 22-3, down to the canvas late into the second round. Referee Laurence Cole halted the fight immediately, without a count, much to the dismay of Fana.
Barrera now looks to potential re-matches with Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales or could move to the lightweight division in an attempt to become the first 4-division champion from Mexico. • Discuss at the FORUM
Brock to McCline: "I'm Going to Dominate Like Sean May"
4/10 - Undefeated Heavyweight and UNC graduate Calvin Brock recently had this to say from his training camp, "North Carolina's Sean May proved that he is the most dominant player in college ball when he led UNC to the National Championship last week. On April 23rd, North Carolina and fight fans everywhere will see me dominate
in the ring the same way Sean May dominated on the court."
No fear from Calzaghe: Veit's revenge
Few title fights were accompanied by so much ballyhoo in Europe like the WBO title fight with Joe Calzaghe and Mario Veit, scheduled for May 7 in Braunschweig, Germany. - April 7th
Cintron, Margarito Agree to Great Fight
WBO welterweight champion Antonio Margarito and challenger Kermit Cintron took part in a conference call earlier this week to publicise their world title showdown on April 23. - April 7th
Two Olympic Gold Medallists; a Study in Contrasts
In the summer of 1988, a British super heavyweight won a gold medal at the Seoul Olympic Games while wearing the vest of his adopted country of Canada. With many high profile promoters and managers chasing him, he stunned the boxing world by signing with little old me, a small-time promoter and manager from the back streets of London. - April 7th
Boxing Returns to the County Center
For the second time in almost 7 years, Northeast Promotions brings professional Boxing back to the Westchester County Center, on Friday May 6th, 2005. - April 7th
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Tszyu-Hatton Has Makings of a Classic
4/7 - In a match-up that has the makings of a classic, Kostya Tszyu will meet the enormously popular Ricky Hatton in the most hostile of environments – the challenger’s backyard before 18,000 fans at MEN Arena in Manchester, England. Tickets for the eagerly-awaited fight sold out in a mere two–and-one-half hours. SHOWTIME will televise the potential fight of the year candidate on Saturday, June 4, 2005, at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast). The highly-anticipated event, which begins LIVE at 2 a.m. in England,
will be co-promoted by Frank Warren’s Sports Network and Millenium Events.
TalkingBoxing's British Update
Arthur-Docherty a sizzler; Thaxton comeback continues
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Dave Crellin
4/7 - No real matches of note last weekend, so let’s get straight on with a preview of Friday’s much-anticipated all-Scottish clash. Alex Arthur has another chance to box for the British super-featherweight belt he lost spectacularly to Michael Gomez nearly a year and a half ago. He’s matched with Craig Docherty, who brings the Commonwealth belt to the ring. This is Arthur’s big chance for redemption following the Gomez catastrophe –
a loss here would dynamite his pretensions.
TalkingBoxing with WAYNE JOHNSON
"With every fight, you can see a dramatic increase in my game"
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Danny Serratelli
4/6 - After moving from New Jersey to Massachusetts with six amateur fights only two years ago,
Wayne Johnson is making his return to the Garden State bringing with him an impressive 6-0 record with 4 knockouts. The powerful puncher from Lynhurst, New Jersey will be one of the featured rising stars fighting this Friday, April 8th's on the
KEA Boxing show at the Hanover Marriott in Whippany, New Jersey.
After winning his professional debut by a unanimous decision, he went on to knock out his next four opponents, three of them in the first round. The lone fighter to make it into the second round dropped Wayne early, but Wayne got up and showed the heart of a champion.
Slow Dancing In The Dark – Toney and Ruiz Ready for Battle
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Buster Paris
4/6 - James Toney is truly one funny fella. You can’t take your eyes or ears off the guy when he talks. It’s like E.F. Hutton meets Bernie Mac.
I just watched the clip of the Toney-Ruiz press conference (on TalkingBoxing.com) and for the first half I sat there with my mouth open, laughing and in disbelief.
The stage is set at the great Madison Square Garden for an April 30th 2005 big fight and whether there is actual animosity or not, whether it was real or not – I’m in.
Broadway Back on 28th, DiBella Speaks on Hopkins, Quartey and ShoBox Card
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Richard Thomas
4/6 - April 28th will be this year’s fourth installment of Lou DiBella’s Broadway Boxing series. But at today’s press conference DiBella had to get some things off of his chest before he could get to the matter at hand.
DiBella announced that he would later today attend a press conference dealing with his purchase of the Norwich Navigators, which is the AA affiliate of major league baseball’s San Francisco Giants.
Wlad To Face Unbeaten Castillo on HBO
4/6 - Making his first start in six-and-a-half months, Wladimir Klitschko will take on undefeated Eliseo Castillo in an important heavyweight bout Saturday, April 23, in Dortmund, Germany. The match will be shown on HBO After Dark at 9:45 ET/PT.
"I am fighting a very dangerous opponent, but it is important for me to fight the best heavyweights that I can," said Klitschko, a former World Boxing Organization heavyweight champion who won a fifth-round technical decision over DaVarryl Williamson in his last start on Oct. 4, 2002, in Las Vegas.
Just Weeks Away Cintron, Margarito Agree it's a Great Fight
4/6 - WBO welterweight champion Antonio Margarito and challenger Kermit Cintron took part in a conference call earlier this week to publicise their world title showdown on April 23.
ESPN PPV televises the clash which takes place at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas.
Why Trinidad-Wright? I’d Rather see Trinidad-Sturm and Wright-Ouma
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Jason Peck
4/5 - When Oscar de la Hoya stepped into the ring against Felix Sturm last June, the only thing on his mind was the mega-fight with Bernard Hopkins that would follow his speedy crushing of this greenhorn from Germany. Instead he was smacked around the ring for 12-rounds by Sturm and his iron jab before winning one of the most questionable decisions in recent memory.
Sturm’s dominating performance earned him quite a few American fans that night, but it didn’t earn him quite enough respect. A lot of names have surfaced as heirs to the middleweight throne after Hopkins retires, and Sturm’s is rarely mentioned. The moment nearly arrived a few months ago when a tentative date was set for a bout between Sturm and former middleweight champ Felix Trinidad as part of the Puerto Rican’s comeback tour.
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Jones Signs with Banner
Art Pelullo and Banner Promotions signed NABF 154-lb champ Rodney Jones to a promotional contract. "He’s a tall lefthander who has proven himself against tough opposition," Pellulo said. "He’s ready to fight the best guys out there." - April 4th
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With Win over Veit, Calzaghe Lines up Lacy for UK Showdown
4/4 - WBO super-middleweight champ Joe Calzaghe will get a unification showdown against IBF title holder Jeff Lacy if he beats mandatory challenger Mario Veit in Germany on May 7th. The unbeaten Welshman bested Veit in 2001, stopping the German in the first round. Showtime chief Jay Larkin, Lacy's promoter Gary Shaw along with Calzaghe's promoter Frank Warren have discussed a September bout in the UK. "He [Calzaghe] will be looking at a unification fight against the IBF champion Lacy in September," Warren reported on his website. "Joe has called for a unification fight for some time now and Lacy wants the fight so the ball is now in Joe's court," Warren stated. •
Discuss at the FORUM
Mormeck is 'Magnifique', Late sub Collazo Spoils Homecoming
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Luke Callahan - Ringside
4/3 - Worcester, MA – Pantin, France native Jean-Marc Mormeck unified the cruiserweight division for the first time since Evander Holyfield held the titles back in 1988, with a decisive 12-round unanimous decision over Wayne Braithwaite.
“I'm very disappointed,” said Braithwaite following the bout, who lost his WBC title, “but all great champions come back from a loss and I can rebound.”
The highly anticipated WBC/WBA unification showdown lived up to its pre-fight hype as Mormeck and Braithwaite exchanged huge shots over the first half of the fight. Mormeck, 31-2, started slow, taking some well placed body shots from Braithwaite, 21-1, but gathered himself in the 7th and landed a monster right that sent Braithwaite to the canvas. After the standing count, Braithwaite hung on to finish the round. :: Pre-Fight Q&A with Mormeck and Braithwaite
A Toast to ‘The Ghost | Guerrero Scores TKO in 12th
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Frank Gonzalez Jr.
4/2 - Friday night at “The Palace” in Lemoore California, Gilroy California native, Roberto Guerrero displayed his wares in front of an adoring
crowd as he defended his NABF Featherweight Title.
Many times, when Prospects gets a lot of positive press, they don’t usually
live up to the hype. Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero, now 15-0-1-8 KO’s absolutely lived up to his press by the time I finally got to see him fight. After hearing so much about this young, Featherweight Prospect (with the aggressive emailing publicity machine behind him) I was impressed with what I saw.
Viva Mexico!, Barrera talks about first defense of WBC title
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Brian Skjold
4/1 - Oscar De la Hoya is making his return to El Paso Texas, where he defended his welterweight title against Patrick Charpentier, almost seven years ago. Looking to capitalize on that success, Golden Boy Promotions and HBO PPV host when Marco Antonio Barrera defends his WBC super-featherweight title against the little known Mzonke Fana.
Talkingboxing.com recently took part in a conference call where De la Hoya and Barrera talked about the fight.
NABF Crown and a Name Change Does Ali Supreme some Good
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Julius Stecker
4/1 - Chicago-native
Ali Supreme, formerly known as Greg Jones, put on a career defining performance in his last fight a few weeks back against tough contender Darrin Humphries, boxing circles, earning the NABF Cruiserweight Title.
After being knocked out earlier last year by the hard punching Chris “Cold Steel” Thomas, Supreme, 15-4, has now resurrected his career, placing himself among the top Cruiserweights. Talkingboxing.com caught up with Supreme to get his feelings on his career defining fight and much more.
It Might be Late, but at least it's the Correct Venue | Million Dollar Baby
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Buster Paris
4/1 - Forgive the lateness of this article, but I just recently saw Million Dollar Baby. I guess I’m one of the last to see it, at least I hope I am. I hope everyone has seen this movie.
I was so moved by this film that I’m compelled to talk about it. I debated if TalkingBoxing.com is the proper venue for this, after all we’re talking about a movie – but it’s a boxing movie and it has heart so - ya – this is the right venue.
