October, 2005
When Titles Mean Something
FRI October 28, ANDRES CARRIEDO - Recognition among the sport’s elite is what all boxers strive for. Titles and wins over world class fighters help boxers obtain their sought after recognition. In theory, those wins should also lead to greater opportunities, however...
Boxing at its Best on ShoBox; Best Event Ever!
THU October 27 - In two match-ups that typify the essence of the SHOWTIME boxing series, “ShoBox: The New Generation,’’ four outstanding prospects will face their toughest tests to date on FRIDAY, NOV. 4th (11 p.m. ET/PT)...
The first explosive pairing features “ShoBox” veteran, Sechew “Iron Horse” Powell, 17-0, in a 10-round junior middleweight war against IBF #12 contender Archak “Shark Attack” Ter-Meliksetian, 15-1.
» Codrington, Ter-Meliksetian and Powell Discuss their bouts!
Building The Perfect Beast
TUE October 25, BUSTER PARIS - With Halloween right around the corner I wanted to get in a spooky mood so I popped in my DVD of FrankenThumb. This is from the same brilliant minds that brought us Bat Thumb, Thumbtanic, and The Blair Thumb Project. If you’re unfamiliar with these cinematic gems let me fill you in - they are short films with an all thumb cast. They are the funniest things I’ve ever seen – I highly recommend them.
Fuller overwhelms Cooper; Sets up potential title shot
TUE October 25, BRIAN SKJOLD, Ringside - On Saturday night, Kalamazoo fans were treated to the world class skills of Damian “Damo” Fuller. The slick southpaw from Detroit gave Jerry Cooper a brutal clinic while it lasted.
Fuller, Cooper make weight; Mayweather Sr. makes appearance at historic weigh-in
SAT October 22, BRIAN SKJOLD - A large crowd was on hand for the first ever weigh-in of the Midwest Professional Boxing Series held in the beautiful Radisson Hotel in downtown Kalamazoo, MI. Floyd Mayweather Sr. was in attendance mingling and signing autographs, and the excitement, that only comes with boxing, quickly built toward the main event fighters Damian Fuller and Jerry Cooper...
The Pope and the Rope-A-Dope
TUE October 18, BUSTER PARIS - Civilta Cattolica (Christian Civilization) a Jesuit magazine backed by the Vatican has come out with an article titled “The Immorality of Professional Boxing”. The article condemns the sport of boxing – here are some of the highlights..
Kalamazoo Set for Midwest Professional Boxing Series
TUE October 18, BRIAN SKJOLD - With just over a week to go before their inaugural event, the Midwest Professional Boxing Series is gearing up for an exciting finish. On Oct. 22nd at Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI, rising star Damian “Damo” Fuller, 24-4-1 (11 KO’s), will headline against Oklahoma’s own Jerry Cooper.
"Highlights" & "Low Lights" of this Boxing Weekend
TUE October 18, CLIFF ROLD - For the second fight in a row, and in his first title defense, WBC 175 lb. titlist Tomasz Adamek (30-0, 21 KO’S) put on a show in the wrong place and time. Let’s call it his luck of the Polish. Heading into the hostile territory of Germany to face hometown challenger Thomas Ullrich... [Link takes you to RingTalk.com]
The Contender Self Destructs on ESPN
SUN October 16, FRANK GONZALEZ - The boxing 'reality TV show,' The Contender, which became a hit last season, inspiring a funny episode on Comedy Central's "South Park" and some new fans towards the sport of boxing, even after being dropped by NBC and later finding themselves picked up for another season by ESPN, committed suicide at the Staples Center in Los Angeles Saturday night. [Photos by Roger Gordillo]
Talking Boxing with VINCE PHILLIPS
FRI OCTOBER 14, PHILLIP DIAZ - Former IBF jr. welterweight champion "Cool" Vince Phillips came through with his promise to beat highly regarded Kelson Pinto, taking a technical decision last night at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, CA. After losing a close decision to Alex Bunema at jr. middleweight, the 42-year old Phillips, 48-9-1, has settled down at the welterweight limit scoring a pair of recent wins at 147. Phillips is demanding that Kostya Tszyu attempt revenge and would love to battle Arturo Gatti...
Phillips Pulls Off the Upset, Retains Title
FRI October 14, JERRY CASAREZ, Ringside - Last night before an enthusiastic crowd at the Ontario Convention Center, Maldonado Promotions presented the return of Boxing to Southern California...
Woolcombe bombs out Mellis; Haye faces sub
FRI October 14, DAVE CRELLIN - Gary Woolcombe showed that he’s a man to watch for on in forcing Delroy Mellis to retire on his stool at the end of the eighth round. Mellis can punch but Woolcombe traded freely with the Jamaican strongman, winning just about every round..
No Longer a Sparring Partner, Superstar Jose Luis Castillo
WED October 12, JERRY CASAREZ, Ringside - Where were you this past Saturday night? That is the question that should be asked to anyone who claims to be a boxing fan. I was one of the fortunate ones who was lucky enough to witness what should go down as our very own Marvin Hagler vs. Thomas Hearns. The city, Las Vegas, the venue, The Thomas & Mack Center, the fight - Diego "Chico" Corrales vs. Jose Luis Castillo II...
Poor Jeremy (No Respect)
MON October 10, BUSTER PARIS - Confusion and controversy – these are not words new to Las Vegas and a strange night of boxing is not a new concept for Las Vegas.
Saturday – October 8th at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas a strange night of boxing was had by all and confusion and controversy had ringside seats...
» Gonzalez: Castillo Gets Revenge, Stops Castillo in Four
Castillo’s Revenge
MON October 10, FRANK GONZALEZ JR. - Congratulations to Jose Luis Castillo (53-7-1-47 KO’s), who’s left hook found Diego Corrales (40-3-33 KO’s) on the sweet spot and ended the fight in the fourth round. Corrales never let the mouthpiece fall out this time either. Both were scoring at will but Castillo was landing the harder shots...
Ring Knowledge | Can Corrales and Castillo do it again?
FRI October 7, JULIUS STECKER - This past May on Showtime, fans witnessed perhaps one the greatest action fights of the past 25 years. WBO lightweight champ Diego Corrales and WBC champ Jose Luis Castillo went toe to toe, back and fourth, for ten enthralling rounds leaving all ringside and at home believing they had witnessed something special and historic.
» Corrales, Castillo Comment on Re-match
Anderson comes of age; Docherty calm before the storm
FRI October 7, DAVE CRELLIN - As pleasing as Kevin Anderson’s Commonwealth welterweight title win on Friday were the words from his promoter Tommy Gilmour, acknowledging his charge is still very much a work in progress and will be managed accordingly.
12 Rounds with REGGIE "Sweet" JOHNSON
THU OCTOBER 6, BRIAN SKJOLD - In the aftermath of Jones-Tarver, the light heavyweight division seems to be top heavy with veterans. Add to that the recent comeback of Reggie “Sweet” Johnson and the 175lb limit is now home to some of the sports’ most experienced fighters. At 39 years old Reggie Johnson has been in with some of the best competition the sport has to offer, during his reigns as both middleweight and light heavyweight champ...
Tarver-Jones: What’s It All About?
TUE October 4, BUSTER PARIS - This past Saturday October 1st, Antonio Tarver and Roy Jones Jr. put to bed the physical aspect of their rivalry. All their next bouts will be of words, paper and their spot in the history books of pugilism. So – what was all this about.
For Roy Jones Jr. was the final fight just about ending the 12th round still on his feet?
'24 Karat Rold': Antonio Should be the Story!
TUE October 4, CLIFF ROLD - After another dominant performance Saturday night against future Hall of Famer Roy Jones Jr. (49-4, 38 KO’s), Antonio Tarver (24-3, 18 KO’s) has made clear that he is the man at light heavyweight. That does not mean he is the central story... [Link takes you to RingTalk.com]
Dominic Guinn Lets James Toney Win
SUN October 2, FRANK GONZALEZ - Saturday night in Nevada, Dominic 'Southern Disaster' Guinn (25-3-1-18 KO's) faced James 'Lights Out' Toney (69-4-2-1-43 KO's) in the Main Event that almost saved the show after the under card of Chris Byrd vs. DaVarryl 'Touch of Sleep' Williamson had the crowd counting sheep...
» Byrd Retains Title with Boring Decision
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