DECEMBER, 2008
Three Things Golden Boy and Top Rank need to do Together in 2009 and beyond
MON December 29, ANDRES ANTONIO CARRIEDO - This is the time of year when all the lists come out. Slow news days are plentiful; so, writers plow through their (hopefully) fertile minds for interesting content. I am an editorialist though; so, I have been thinking for awhile now about how to put a different spin on the 'arbitrary number of things I'd like to see next year'' concept. In a recent interview, Daniel Edouard spoke to me about his desire to help build a vibrant club fight scene. In his eyes, the club fight scene is not only the foundation of the sport, but also the venue where the sport is most personal and interactive.
'Haitian Sensation' Edouard Looks to Take Career to the Next Level
FRI December 19, ANDRES ANTONIO CARRIEDO - By early 2004, Daniel 'The Haitian Sensation' Edouard had begun to establish himself as a fan favorite with his television friendly fighting style. He'd won his first 15 professional bouts and was starting to build up a fan following. At the time, though he had an undefeated record and had begun to move up the professional rankings, he was not quite able to commit fully to boxing. But he was held in solid regard by fans and the television networks. So, bigger opportunities began to present themselves to Team Edouard over the course of the next year.
A "British Three" for the 2009 Hall of Fame Ballot?
THU December 18, CLIFF ROLD - The 2008 vote for the International Boxing Hall of Fame is in and the results, as always, provide food for thought. Easy entrant Lennox Lewis was joined by overdue names 'Mysterious' Billy Smith and Brian Mitchell, overlooked talents Billy Soose and Gorilla Jones, and a debatable but ultimately selected Orlando Canizales. None was unworthy of their selection and left behind a career to be proud of. [Link Takes You To BoxingScene.com]
Pac-Man Gobbles Up the Golden Boy, Wins "Dream Match"
SUN December 7, FRANK GONZALEZ JR. - As we've all heard a million and one times, a good big man beats a good small man. That clich' mean nothing when the bigger man isn't all that good anymore and hasn't been in a few years. Its time to get out the Kleenex if you're a hard core DLH fan because Oscar's time is up. He demonstrated Saturday night that he no longer possesses the agility, strength or ability to compete at the highest levels of boxing anymore....
Pacquiao-Mayweather Countdown Begins
SUN December 7, CLIFF ROLD - The pre-fight build was clear'if a 35-year old Oscar De La Hoya (39-6, 30 KO) was shot, if he couldn't pull the trigger, then 29-year old current Lightweight and former Flyweight champion Manny Pacquiao (48-3-2, 36 KO) had a shot.
It turned out to be one of the great understatements of all time. [Link Takes You To BoxingScene.com]
Estrada, Andrade Impress at "Holiday Havoc"
WED December 2, JAMES STILLERMAN - Jimmy Burchfield's Classic Entertainment and Sports sponsored the "Holiday Havoc" in which Jason "Big Six" Estrada and Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade both former US Olympics emerged victorious in front of a full house at the Twin River Events Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island last Saturday night.
Williams Punishes Phillips, Wins WBO Titlle
MON December 1, FRANK GONZALEZ JR. - Saturday in Ontario California , Paul 'The Punisher' Williams (36-1, 27 KO's) administered a beating to former IBF Light Middleweight titlist, Verno Phillips (42-12-1, 21 KO's). Williams used his long jab and a battery of punches to constantly back Phillips into the ropes, where Williams directed his assault to the body and head of his shorter opponent. Phillips had a couple of good moments here and there, landing some clean shots, ducking, slipping and making Williams miss but the most damage he caused Williams came from a head butt late in the first round...
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