FIGHT REPORTS
Ruiz Reinforces Title with Rematch Ko of Arce!
By: David Colon
October 15th, Estadio Centenario, Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico: WBA Interim Bantamweight Champion Hugo “Little Twin” Ruiz cleared up any doubt in his rematch with Francisco “Panchito” Arce the younger brother of WBO Super Bantamweight Champion Jorge “Travieso” Arce. The bout started where the first left off with both fighters going to war until Ruiz dropped Arce in the third with a shot he would never recover.
Ruiz went right back to work in the fourth when protecting their charge Arce’s corner tossed in the towel ending it at 0:24 of round four.
Ruiz improving to 29-1-0, 25ko’s now has his eyes set on Japan’s WBA Champion Koki Kameda, 26-1, 16Ko’s. with the loss rce losing four of his last seven falls to 31-8-3, 22Ko’s.
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Sonsona Returns with Solid Win!
By: Ronnie Reyes
October 15th, Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines: Finally returning to the ring twenty months after his fourth round KO loss to Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. Phillipine super bantamweight Marvin “Marvelous” Sonsona won a lopsided ten round unanimous decision over Mexico’s Carlos “El Relámpago” Jacobo.
The 21 year old former WBO Super Flyweight Champion reportedly distracted outside the ring would return with against the tough Jacobo going on the attack at the opening bell.
Sonsona, a southpaw would battle well inside fighting behind a good jab rocking Jacobo with an uppercut in the second round. With some defensive lapses Sonsona would continue to
score well with straight left hands and some more solid uppercuts.
The tough Jacobo would battle tough at times just facing off and trading power shots but the higher skilled Sonsona would wobble then drop Jacobo in round eight only to run out of time.
Jacocbo finished the next two rounds in survival mode made it to the final bell leaving “Marvelous” a 98-91, 98-91, 97-92 ten round unanimous decision.
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Han By KO!
By: Kathy Miller
October 15th, Cohen Stadium, El Paso, Texas: In the main event of “Z” Entertainments “Battle at the Ballpark” before a hometown crowd super featherweight Jennifer Han gave Billings, Montana’s DJ “Davrene” Morrison a boxing clinic scoring with every punch in the book including a solid body attack.
After three rounds of solid left hooks Han broke down the durable Morrison for some big right hands ending it at 0:10 of round three. Han scoring her first KO advances to 5-1-1, 1Ko while Morrison suffering her sixth straight loss falls to 2-11, 2Ko’s.
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Sensational 1st Round KO Win for Kimbo Slice
(October 15th) – Electrifying heavyweight Kimbo Slice, aka Kevin Ferguson, needed only 1:52 to register a phenomenal knockout of Tay Bledsoe in tonight’s main event on the “Rumble In The Heartland” card, presented by Gary Shaw Productions and Legacy Communications, at Heartland Events Center in Grand Island, Nebraska.
Slice (2-0, 2 KOs), who is co-promoted by Gary Shaw and Tony Holden, continued to show improvement in the ring with world-class trainer John David Jackson in his corner. The former Internet combat fighting sensation came out fast and ended the night with a powerful, one-punch overhand right, stopping Bledsoe who remained motionless for several minutes. Slice’s first pro fight lasted only 17 seconds.
Washington D.C. heavyweight Maurice Byarm scored three knockdowns in the opening round, finishing veteran Clinton Boldrige in the first round (1:14) to remain unbeaten, while middleweight Abel Perry (16-5, 7 KOs) battled his way to a unanimous decision victory against Patrick Thompson (17-17-1, 7 KOs).
Full Results:
HEAVYWEIGHTS
Kevin“Kimbo Slice” Ferguson (2-0, 2 KOs), Coral Springs, FL WKO1 (1:52) Tay Bledsoe (2-4, 2 KOs), Omaha, NE
Maurice Byarm (13-0-1, 9 KOs), Washington D.C. WTKO1 (1:14) Clinton Boldridge (9-17-1, 7 KOs), St. Joseph, MO.
SUPERMIDDLEWEIGHTS
Sean Wilson (6-6, 1 KO), Cambridge, NE WDEC4 Reuben Rodriguez (3-7, 0 KOs), Kearney, NY
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Abel Perry (16-5, 7 KOs), Colorado Springs, CO WDEC8 Patrick Thompson (17-17-1, 7 KOs), Lincoln, NE
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Brandon“Pit Bull” Quintana (4-7, 3 KOs), Kearney, NE WTKO2 ( ) Sook Suyajuck (2-7-1, 2 KOs), Kansas City, MO.
CONTACT: Bob Trieger, Gary Shaw Productions, 978.664.4482, bobtfcp@hotmail.com
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Cruz Shocks Franco in One!
By: Arthur Bailey
(October 14th) Civic Center, Kissimmee: In the main event of a Felix Zabala Jr. All Star Boxing Promotion 30 year old Puerto Rican featherweight Orlando “The Phenomenon” Cruz returned to action following a twenty month lay off after back to back Ko losses to Cornelius Lock and Daniel Ponce De Leon to shock Riverside, California’s unbeaten “Lil Warrior” Michael Franco.
Cruz a southpaw played the artful dodger for the first half of the opening round against the bigger pressing Franco. Then about the midway through the round Cruz began to slow it down picking his counter shots. Scoring well with his right Cruz began to mark the left side of Franco’s face. Cruz then followed up a quick four punch combination with a crisp right hook straight left dropping Franco for a referee Max Parker Jr. eight count.
The pressing Franco go back on the attack but following and reaching rather than cutting of the ring Cruz walked the unbeaten Franco into back to back right hook straight lefts on the button dropping Franco cold at 2:59 of round one.
Winless since January 2009 the big KO win improves Cruz to 17-2-1, 8Ko’s while franco suffering his first defeat slips to 19-1, 12Ko’s.
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Caballero Avenges Loss to Barros Claims WBA Title!
By: Susan Hart
(October 14th) Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina: In the rematch of their July split decision 35 year old Panamanian Celestino “Pelenchin” Caballero would return to Argentina and avenge his controversial loss to 27 year old Argentine Johnathan Victor Barros with a decisive twelve round unanimous decision.
Caballero who lost a controversial (112-114, 111-116, 115-111) split decision to Barros in July despite dropping Barros twice would make the most of the WBA mandated bout this time leaving no doubt on the judges minds scorecards.
“Pelenchin” would start slow but would pick it up through the middle rounds rocking Barros in the fifth. The champion looked to regain his edge in an exciting eight round but appeared to be tiring in the ninth.
After an even tenth Caballero would take it to the champion in the eleventh but losing his mouthpiece twice Barros was able to hold on.
The challenger would grab the edge in the twelfth and a 116-111, 118-111, 116-112 edge on the scorecards to claim the victory and the WBA World Featherweight Title.
Caballero avenging his loss to Barros and ending his two bout skid improves to 35-4, 23Ko’s while Barros unbeaten in his last five since dropping a twelve round unanimous decision to Yuriorkis Gamboa March 2010 falls to 33-2-1, 18Ko’s.
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Brooks Stops Jackiewicz in Six!
By: Ian Webb
October 8th, Ponds Forge Arena, Sheffield, Yorkshire, UK: In the main event of Barry Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing unbeaten welterweight Kell “Special K” Brook retained his WBA Inter-Continental Title and is one giant step closer to a world title bout after disposing of Poland’s Rafal “Braveheart” Jackiewicz.
The quicker Brooks, 24 years old used his jab early adding clean rights in round two then opening his full repertoire of weapons adding a body attack in rounds three and four while not leaving Jackiewicz who has wins over Delvin Rodriguez, Jackson Osei Bonsu and a split of bouts with Zan Zaveck much to hit. In round five Brook drove home big rights, mostly off the jab. Continuing the work in the sixth Brook banged the 34 year old Pole to the ropes for a solid volley of shots before drawing him into the center of the ring for the final punishment that would force referee Howard John Foster to call it at 2:36 of round six.
In what was also a WBA Eliminator bout the win leaves Brook at 25-0, 17Ko’s and first in line for a shot at WBA Champion Viacheslav Senchenko. Jackiewicz having been stopped for the first time in 49 bouts falls to 38-10-1, 19Ko’s.
In other action: welterweight Dale Miles stopped Mihaita Mutu in six, lightweight Tyrone Nurse TKO’ed Istvan Kiss in five, super featherweight Kid Galahad blew out James Ancliff in four, welterweight Adnan Amar won a six round decision over Kevin McCauley, welterweight Tommy Ghent retired Nick Coret in two and light heavyweight Kenny Anderson TKO’ed Paul Morby in three.
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Bogere Stays Unbeaten with KO of Contreras!
By: David Colon
(October 7th) In the main event of a Golden Boy Promotions show Uganda’s Sharif “The Lion” Bogere remained unbeaten successfully defending his WBO NABO Lightweight Title for the first time stopping Irvington, New Jersey’s Francisco Contreras in the third round.
After two rounds of looking anything but sterling Bogere leaped in landing a charging right to Contreras jaw then another right glancing off Contras shoulder to the back of Contreras head dropping him to the canvas where referee Jay Nady who deemed the punch legal counted the 27 year old Contreras out at 2:01 of round three. Contreras who didn’t appear to hit that hard remained down and was removed on a stretcher with his neck immobilized.
Bogere recording his third victory of 2011improved to 21-0, 13Ko’s while Contreras suffering his first defeat slips to16-1, 13Ko’s.
In the co-feature: Houston Texas “Iron Man” 21 year old jr. middleweight Jermell Charlo outboxed Santa Barbara, California’s game Francisco”Chia” Santana avoiding Santana’s fading pressure through eight to score a 78-74, 79-73 times two unanimous decision. Charlo advances to 16-0, 7Ko’s as Santana falls to 12-3-1, 6Ko’s.
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Sergio Finishes Barker Late! Lee Big Over Vera!
Chilemba, Abdusalamov and Steve Martinez By Ko!
With Full Card Results!!
October 1st, Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City New Jersey: With big fights with the likes of Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather looming in his future Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez successfully defended his WBC Diamond Middleweight Title stopping European Champion “Dazzling” Darren Barker in eleven.
In what started looking like a good sparring session “Maravilla” used his right jab while Barker stuck out his own. Martinez began using some good ring movement then reach Barker to the body with his left. Barker not “dazzled” or “dazzling” did enough, staying steady in the middle rounds behind a high handed defense and taking his time picking his shots and landing some clean right hands.
Martinez would begin to load up in the ninth then carry his power attack into the tenth sitting down on his shots splitting Barkers guard.
Round eleven would start with some solid exchanges when just for a second Barker relaxed and Martinez would step around fire and score with a thumping right hook dropping Barker like a bag of potatoes leaving him there for a referee Eddie Cotton ten count ending it all at 1:29 of round eleven.
Martinez on a four bout win streak since dropping a majority decision to Paul Williams December 2009 improves to 48-2-2, 27Ko’s. Martinez has won his last three by KO including the devastating second round stoppage of Williams in the return bout followed by an eighth round stoppage of previously unbeaten Serhiy Dzinziruk coming into the Barker fight.
Barker proved to be a worthy opponent for ten rounds but “Maravilla” who wants the best and sees himself at the top of the pound for pound list showed that in just one second it can all go away just like Barkers zero did slipping to 23-1, 14Ko’s. At the time of the KO the scorecards read 99-91, 97-94, 96-94 all for Martinez.
In the co-feature: Detroit transplanted “Irish’ middleweight Andy Lee avenged the only blemish on his record a seventh round TKO loss to Austin, Texas Brian Vera back March 2008.
Lee kept it simple sticking and moving with his right jab setting up some sharp straight lefts almost at will.
Lee would dump the tough Vera with a crisp left counter in the second round but the tough “contender” would score heavy himself in the third ripping up some good upper cuts when he got in close.
Lee would control most of the action staying behind his jab, shooting sharp 1-2’s. The Emanuel Steward trained Lee would be denied a second knockdown in the sixth when he landed a right hook and it appeared Vera’s glove touched the canvas.
Vera would keep pressing but Lee would fold bringing some leather from underneath and closing the show for a well deserved 98-91, 99-90 times two unanimous decision.
Lee adding an exclamation point to his twelve bout win streak improves to 27-1, 19Ko’s while Vera 3-5 in his last eight falls to 19-6, 12Ko’s.
In light heavyweight action newly signed South African Isaac Chilemba wasted no time impressing his new promoter Lou DiBella scoring a second round KO of Brooklyn, New York’s Jameson Bostic.
Chilemba measured the mostly defensive Bostic with a timely jab before landing a pair of big rights ending the action at 1:48 of round two. Chilemba without a loss in his last eleven climbs to 18-1-1, 9Ko’s while Bostics five bout win streak ends dropping to 23-5, 13Ko’s.
Unbeaten Long Beach Long Island “Irish” light heavy Seanie Monaghan in his usual all action mode used his jab to set up some big power shots on Cleburne, Texas Kentrell Claiborne forcing referee Samuel Viruet to stop the pounding at 0:54 of round four. Monaghan improves to 9-0, 6Ko’s while Claiborne dropping his fourth straight falls to 2-4, 1Ko.
Bronx, New York’s power punching jr. middleweight Steven Martinez banged away with both hands to record his ninth KO stopping Catskill, New York’s tough “Smokin” Jay Krupp at 0:38 of round five. Martinez improves to 11-0, 9Ko’s while Krupp falls to 14-5, 7Ko’s.
White Plains New York jr. middleweight Boyd Melson looked impressive out working and out scoring Ohio’s Russ Niggemyer over six banking a 60-53, 60-54, 59-55 unanimous decision to advance to 6-0, 3Ko’s. Niggemyerr returns to Ohio winless in his last four at 2-4, 2Ko’s.
In a tight call jr. middleweight Kevin “The Kid” Rooney dropped a closely contested four round decision to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s wild swinging, head charging southpaw Danny Lugo. Rooney took an early Lugo left hook and headbutt before being pushed to the ropes where Rooney fighting off the ropes appeared to get the better of Lugo inside.
It would be much of the same in round two but now Rooney was being beaten to the punch. “The Kid” closed hard in rounds three and four landing the cleaner, heavier shots hurting Lugo in round four. The judges scores were announced 39-37 times three for Lugo to a spattering of boos as here at SBB we saw it 38-38 a draw. Lugo evens out at 1-1 while Rooney falls to 2-1, 1Ko.
In the pounding of the night Russian heavyweight Magomed Abdusalamov fighting out of Oxnard, California remained perfect bouncing Atlanta, Georgia’s Kevin “Big Man” Burnett off the deck twice then as he closed in for the kill “The Big Man’s” corner called for referee Steve Smoger to put a halt to the beat down at 1:18 of round one. Abdusalamov remains perfect scoring ten Ko’s in ten bouts with no one getting past round two while the three hundred pound Burnett falls to 13-5-1, 8Ko’s.
Detroit super middleweight J'Leon Love showed his skills winning a lopsided 60-54 times three six round unanimous decision over Washington’s Eddie Hunter. Love remains unbeaten at 9-0, 6Ko’s as Hunter drops his third straight falling to 4-8-2, 2KO’s.
Bronx, NewYork middleweight Troy Artis opened the night with a surprise banging out Panama’s unbeaten Israel Duffus at 2:03 of round three. With the win Artist improves to 3-2-1, 2Ko’s as the 19 year old Duffus slips to 2-1, 2Ko’s.
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Juanma” Stops Oliver in Two, Martinez Finishes Attah in Six!
October 1st, Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez, Bayamon, Puerto Rico: Top Rank’s former WBO Super Bantamweight and Featherweight Champion “Juanma” Juan Manuel Lopez put himself back in the win column after suffer his first and only defeat this past April having been stopped in eight by Orlando Salido with a second round stoppage of Hartford, Connecticut’s “Machine Gun” Mike Oliver.
“Juanma” floored Oliver three times two in round one and once in round two prompting referee Roberto Ramirez to put a halt to the bout at 2:32 of round two.
Claiming the vacant WBO Latino Featherweight Title Lopez improves to 31-1, 28KO’s while Oliver ends a four bout win streak at 25-3, 8Ko’s.
In the semi main attraction: former WBO Super Featherweight Champion Roman “Rocky” Martínez rebounded from his only loss battering sliding Nigerian journeyman Daniel “The Prophet” Attah over six rounds dropping him three times before putting him out of his misery at 1:50of round six.
Martinez back in the win column at 26-8-1, 9Ko’s after dropping a ten round unanimous decision to the UK”s Ricky Burn’s September 2010. Attah, dropping his five of his last seven falls to 26-8-1, 9Ko’s.
In a WBO Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator Puerto Rican super bantamweight Jonathan “Polvo” Oquendo floored Mexico’s “Tapitas” José Luis Araiza in the first two rounds before ending the beat down with a devastating hook at 0:56 of round two.
22 year old Puerto Rican lightweight Luis Joel Gonzalez kept his zero with a 58-56, 58-56, 59-55six round unanimous decision over New York’s Edward Valdez. Gonzalez moves to 9-0-1, 5Ko’s while Valdez 5-8-2, 3Ko’s.
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Mayfield Drops Down to Claim Light Welterweight Belt!
October 1st, Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi: Stepping down to light welterweight San Francisco’s unbeaten “Hard Hitta” Karim Mayfield backed up his June 10th round TKO of Stevie Forbes with a ten round unanimous decision over Venezuela’s Patrick “El Elegante” Lopez to claim the interim WBO NABO Light Welterweight Title.
Mayfield cut over his right eye used sharp right hands to floor the tough southpaw three times earning a well deserved 98-91, 96-93, 97-92 unanimous decision. Mayfield improved to 15-0-1, 9Ko’s while Lopez dips to 20-5-2, 12Ko’s.
Other results: Cruiserweight Joell Godfrey won a six round unanimous decision over Calvin, middleweight Joe Greene returned with a sixth round TKO over William Johnson, middleweight Gary Jones scored a 59-55, 60-54 times two unanimous decision over Nathan Bedwell and featherweight Kamil Laszczyk scored a four round unanimous decision over Terrance Roy.
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Ajose Impressive with 12 Round Unanimous Decision Over Chebah
By: David Colon
September 30th, Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California: The main event of a Lou DiBella, Gary Shaw , Ken Thompson co-promotion a WBC Jr. Welterweight mandatory challenger eliminator Nigeria’s Olusegun Ajose won a decisive twelve round unanimous decision over French Canadian Ali Chebah.
The unbeaten Ajose put on his finest “Sugar” Ray Leonard impersonation using some slick movement, quick combination punching and a touch of showboating to out work and outscore a determined Chebah.
Ajose would floor Chebah twice in the third but it was unclear if it was Ajose’s punches or a Chebah subject chin.
Round four was the toughest round with both fighters getting rocked and landing with clean heavy shots.
Chebah would land some big right through the bout keeping you on the edge of your seat but the active punching machine Ajose closed hard earning a 120-106, 119-107 times two unanimous decision.
Ajose advancing to 30-0, 14Ko’s finds himself the mandatory challenger to WBC Light Welterweight Champion Erik “El Terrible” Morales, 52-7, 36Ko’s while Chebah who appeared to have hurt his right hand dips to 35-2, 28Ko’s.
In the semi main event: Columbian lightweight Darley Perez stayed behind a steady jab and some impressive combination punching convincing Mexico’s Oscar “Estudiante” Meza to remain on his stool after six rounds of their scheduled ten rounder. Perez remains unbeaten improving to 23-0, 18Ko’s while Meza falls to 22-5, 18Ko’s.
Undercard results: featherweight Rufino Serrano won a 58-54, 59-53 times two unanimous decision over Jaime Villa, super featherweight Jesus Antonio Hernandez shutout Rodrigo Aranda 60-53 times three through six, heavyweight Joshua Landers won a 39-37, 40-36 times two unanimous decision over Ethan Cox and featherweight Roy Tapia won his pro debut stopping Edgar Flores in two.
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Ramos Jr. and Rios Lead Santa Ana Boys at the Fairgrounds!
By: Joe Martin
(September 30th) Headlining Golden Boy Promotions show at the Orange County Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa, California: 23 year old unbeaten Santa Ana light welterweight Luis Ramos Jr. held onto his zero with a fifth round stoppage of Oxnard, California’s David Rodela.
Ramos a southpaw traded with the tough Rodela through four ending it with a drilling left to the body at 1:57 of round five.
Recording his third win in 2011 Ramos improves to 20-0, 9Ko’s while Rodela with one win in his last six drops to 15-5-3, 6Ko’s.
In the co-feature: 21 year old Santa Ana, California super featherweight Ronnie Rios used his patented body attack to win a tough fought battle with 33 year old Chino Califonia’s Roger “Speedy” Gonzalez.
Rios combined a mixture of boxing and punching banging early to the body the punching from angles to close the bout winning a closer than scored 80-72, 78-74 times two unanimous decision. Rios moves to 16-0, 7Ko’s while Gonzalez now winless in his last four falls to 27-5, 18Ko’s.
In other action: LA heavyweight Andrae “Will of Steel” Carthron retired Merrillville, Indiana’s Tyree “Big Ty” Ortiz after three, 20 year old Santa Ana super featherweight Jose Manuel Sanchez TKO’ed Bakersfield, California’s Christian “Galito” Gonzalez in one and Santa Ana light middleweight Bobby Chavez won an impressive 39-35, 40-36 times two unanimous decision over debuting Nicolas Balestra.
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Pirog Retains WBO Belt, Aging Campbell Drops Another!
By: Frank Zimmerman
September 25th, Olimp, Krasnodar, Russia: Dmitry Pirog made the second successful defense of the WBO Middleweight Title he claimed stopping previously unbeaten Danny Jacobs July 2010 when former Russian Champion Gennady Martirosyan’s corner stopped it after ten.
Pirog controlled the action from the opening bell picking his shots scoring at will thoroughly thrashing an over matched Martirosyan.
Pirog who has his eyes set on Sergio Martinez improves to 19-0, 15Ko’s as Martirosyan drops to 22-3, 11Ko’s.
In the co-attraction: 28 year old unbeaten Rissian lightweight Khabib Allakhverdiev scored the biggest win of his pro career with a sixth round technical decision over 39 year old former lightweight world champion Nate “The Galaxxy Warrior” Campbell when the bout was sent to the judges scorecards after Campbell suffered a severe cut over his left eye after an accidental clash of heads.
The younger quicker Allakhverdiev a southpaw used his mobility early with Campbell trying to make it a brawl but the younger Russian would prevail when the scores were announced 60-56, 60-55 times two all for Allakhverdiev.
Allakhverdiev improves to 15-0, 6Ko’s while Campbell dropping five of his last six falls to 34-9-1, 24Ko’s.
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Arce Gets Revenge in First Defense
By: Mike Rivers
September 23rd, Foro Promo Casa, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico: Jorge “Travieso” Arce successfully defended the WBO Super Bantamweight Title he won stopping Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. in May with a fourth round KO of South Africa’s Simphiwe Nongqayi.
Arce who lost a decision to Nongqayi in 2009 would leave no doubt dropping the tough South African in the opening round then. After controlling the next two rounds Arce pounded Simphiwe Nongqayi with both hands along the ropes forcing referee Rafael Ramos to wave it off at 2:01of round four.
Arce improves to 58-6-2, 45Ko’s as he awaits a rematch with Vazquez or a match-up with WBC, WBO Bantamweight Champion Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire who meets Omar Andres Narvaez October 22nd iat New York’s Madison Square Garden. Nongqayi winless since his first meeting with Arce falls to 16-2-1, 6Ko’s.
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Wright and Cuba Claim Titles in Rematches
on Queens Action Packed Card! 
By: Coach “K”
September 23rd, The Cordon Bleu, Woodhaven, New York: New Legend Promoter and Matchmaker Felipe Gomez joined with Universal Boxing and Old World Boxing Promotions to use a special pair co-features and a well matched undercard to supply a full house of avid boxing fans a full night of action packed entertaining professional boxing.
The main event of “Rematch” named card paired welterweights Mike Ruiz and Martin “Mardi Gras” Wright in a return bout of their May New York State Welterweight Title bout won by Wright bin a eight round split decision but this time it was the vacant NBA World Junior Intercontinental Title that would be on the line.
The bout a lefty, righty rematch would give us all any fight could offer. Ruiz charged out at the opening bell not hiding he was going to make his big right hand his main punch for the night flooring Wright with a heavy lead right about a minute in. When the action resumed Ruiz would drive Wright to the ropes scoring with a heavy left hook hurting Wright but some solid track work and timely clinching Wright would finish the round.
Round two saw Ruiz go right back on the attack landing another bunch of big rights but “Mardi Gras” wasn’t going to miss the party using his jab to regain his composure and survive another Ruiz onslaught.
In round three Wright appeared have his legs back under him as the two combatants would let the leather fly swapping rights and lefts for most of the round but Wright making his jab and body work the difference.
In round four Wright peppered with his jab until a cuffing left would toss a Ruiz to the deck as it appeared Ruiz may have punched himself out as his legs appeared to be weakening.
The two would trade rounds five and six with Ruiz taking five with more big rights and Wrights jab and body work would pile up giving him round six.
Wright would score a questionable knockdown in round seven but it wouldn’t effect the scoring as it was his his jab that was beginning to show its rewards on Ruiz left eye. Wright mixed up his work to the body and head adding in some timely clinches thwarting Ruiz offense which began to openly frustrated the power punching Long Islander.
Round eight had Wright’s early body work paying its dividends with Ruiz having no answer for “The Mardi gras” jab.
The rugged Ruiz would push the action in a wild round nine as the two game welterweights would again trade right and left bombs but Wright appeared to have the stronger legs now driving Ruiz through the ropes with a heavy combination to the body and head.
The final round was again pushed by Ruiz who had to feel he needed the one big shot. Wrights jab and with a heavy combination to close the fight denying him the big shot he so dearly needed securing him the victory. The judges scores were announced 97-90, 98-90, 96-91 all for Wright crowning him the new NBA Welterweight Champion. SBB scored it 96-92 with Wright’s educated right jab and solid body work the deciding factor.
With his new title Wright improves to 10-1-2, 5Ko’s while Ruiz three bout win streak ends leaving him at 15-5, 7Ko’s.
In the co-feature a rematch of their June NYS Championship draw Queen’s New York’s Johnathan Cuba picked himself up off the canvas in round one and turn around the action claiming the vacant NYS Lightweight Title with a spilt decision over Ariel Duran.
In what was a very entertaining bout starting out as a classic boxer versus puncher bout Duran floored Cuba with a snapping counter right about one minute into the opening stanza.
Duran would look to box more using some slick moves to set up big counter rights but a determined Cuba would mix in a steady jab and a concentrated body attack hurting Duran several times through the eight round skirmish.
Some of the rounds were tight with both fighters having their moments but it would be Cuba’s body attack that would ultimately earn him edge. At the end of eight he scores were read 77-74 Cuba, 76-75 Duran and 76-75 for Cuba giving him a split decision win and the NYS Lightweight Title. Here at SBB we scored it 77-74 with Cuba’s pressure attack breaking Duran down. Cuba moves to 6-3-1, 4Ko’s as Duran falls to 7-3-1, 4Ko’s.
The nights action started fast with Stamford, Connecticut southpaw Rajiv Bhattacharya and Brooklyn’s experienced Arthur Medina trading leather heavy and often setting the tone for the night.
Medina assumed the role of aggressor with Bhattacharya fighting behind a tight defense delivering some solid counter punches. Bhattacharya would land the cleaner sharper punches grabbing a 39-37, 40-36 times two unanimous decision. SBB saw it 40-36 times three for Bhattacharya. Bhattacharya remains unbeaten at 8-0, 6Ko’s while the veteran Medina suffering his sixth straight loss falls to 14-23, 5Ko’s.
The second bout of the evening matched Brooklyn female bantamweight Vanessa Grecco and Albuquerque, New Mexico’s Tonia “TNT” Cravens. Greco would press the action early scoring with some clean looping right hands but the mobile Craven would use her speed putting her punches in bunches taking advantage of her height and reach cutting Greco over the right eye. Greco would back Craven up in the middle rounds but she wasn’t busy enough to hold off the New Mexico buzz saw who rallied in the final round firing quick punches in bunches salvaging a 38-38 times three draw. SBB had it the same only wishing it was a six rounder.
The third bout of the night had Queen’s New York Light heavyweight Ahmad Mickens facing Hempstead, Long Island’s Hamid Abdul Manteen in a scheduled four rounder. Mickens tried to box but throughout but Manteen set on pressing the action landed some big shots winning the exchanges while controlling the in fighting. Mickens would try to measure the charging Manteen but the determined Long Islander wouldn’t be denied out working Mickens to grab a 39-37, 40-36 times two unanimous decision. SBB scored it 39-37 Manteen the aggressor and landing the heavier shots. Manteen gets back in the win column at 3-2 while Mickens evens out at 1-1-1.
Bout number four saw Brooklyn southpaw lightweight Angel “Sweetness” Garcia remain cool and poised in his pro debut outclassing Bronx’s Jonathan Caban. Garcia using a mobile defense and a sharp shooting offense picked his shots through round one then sitting down a bit more on his punches in round two hurt Caban with a heavy left then pounded him with a two handed attack forcing referee Gonzalez to call it at 2:30 of round two. Garcia’s opener couldn’t have been sweeter leaving him 1-0,1Ko while a thoroughly beaten Caban remains in search of his first win at 0-2.
Next up was heavyweight action with Yonkers, heavy Thomas Hardwick coming by way of Dublin entering to sound of blaring bag pipes. Hardwick would proceed to outwork and out score Pine Bluff, Arizona’s durable Jamell Williams over four. Hardwick established his jab early against the bigger William’s but it was his right had doing most of the damage with Williams playing survivor early. Hardwick scored with clean combinations working Williams in and out turning his punches over and under.
Williams would stay tough but that’s about it as Hardwick would shutout the southwest fighter 40-36 times three. Hardwick improves to 3-0, 2Ko’s as Williams remains winless at 0-4.
Overall the three local promoters New Legend Boxing, Universal and Old World Promotions used some solid team work, old time boxing matchmaking with some local talent and a plush venue to do boxing right in Queens tonight.
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Maidana Ko’s Petrov in Four!
September 23rd, Sociedad Alemana, Villa Ballester, Buenos Aires, Argentina: WBA Light Welterweight Marcos Maidana made the first defense of the title he won with a twelve round majority decision over Erik “El Terrible” Morales in April dropping stopping Russian Petr Petrov in round four.
Petrov came out swinging on the opening bell but the light handed Russian folded in round four after tasing two maidana rights the second prompting referee Uriel Aguilera to stop the bout.
Maidana originally scheduled to meet Robert “The Ghost" Guerrero in August had the bout cancelled when Guerrero tore up his shoulder sparring for the bout. Maidana moves to 31-2, 28Ko’s while Petrov drops to 29-3-2, 13Ko’s.
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Escobedo Over Juarez in Battle of Olympians!
By: David Colon
September 23rd Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California: Woodland, California’s 2004 Olympian Vicente Escobedo out pointed Houston, Texas 2000 Olympian Rocky Juarez in the third round enroute to a 98-91, 97-92, 96-93 ten round unanimous decision.
Escobedo floored Juarez in the third round but wouldn’t escape without being tested getting rocked by a signature Juarez hook in the sixth holding on hear the bell and finish the hard fought ten rounder.
Escobedo recording his second straight win since dropping a one sided loss to Robert ‘The Ghost” Guerrero November 2010 improves to 23-4, 14Ko’s. Juarez dropping his fifth straight since battling Chris John to a draw February 2009 falls to 28-9-1, 20 Ko’s.
In the semi main event Cathedral City, California jr. lightweight Adam “El Torito” Carrera floored Mexico’s Adolfo “Terror” Landeros twice enroute to a one sided 58-53, 58-53, 57-54 six round unanimous decision.
Carrera improves to 20-4, 8Ko’s while Landeros winless in his last five dips below five hundred at 21-22-2, 10Ko’s.
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Fonfara Stops Spearman in Main Event
of Windy City Fight Night 19!
By: Joe Martin
September 23rd, UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois: In the main event of Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions Windy City Fight Night 19 hometown 23 year old light heavyweight Andrzej Fonfara proved talk is cheap stopping Indiana’s heavy handed veteran Jose “Seek and Destroy” Spearman.
Spearman engaged in a full round of verbal taunts until the 23 year old Fonfara had heard enough dumping Spearman to his knees and a full count at 1:20 of round two. Fanfara improves to 19-2, 10Ko’s while Spearman drops to 28-18, 11Ko’s.
In other action: welterweight Jaime Herrera out pointed Robert Jones over six, middleweight Viktor Polyakov stayed unbeaten with a six round unanimous decision over Romaro Johnson, super bantamweight Jamal Parram out worked Juan Carlos Fernandez over four, super bantamweight Sergio Montes de Oca decisioned Antwan Robertson in their four rounder, cruiserweight Dimar Ortuz retired Covon Grahamin two and super middleweight Mike Gavronski outscored Gerald Taylor in their four round prelim.
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Newer, Meaner O'Connor Destroys Del Cid
(September 21st) World-renowned trainer Ronnie Shields said his newest pupil, Super lightweight prospect Danny O'Connor (15-1, 4 KOs) was learning to sit down on his punches more.
He didn't lie. The new-and-improved O'Connor scored a devastating first-round knockout (1:20) over Jamal Del Cid of Mexico last night at the 10th annual Fight to Educate charity show at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire.
A huge overhand left did the job for O'Connor, who was coming back from his first professional loss last April.
"I've been working on putting more on my punches and being more aggressive and tonight it showed," said the jubilant winner, post-fight.
Shields told Stephen Tobey of Gatehouse News Service that he liked what he saw.
""He did great... He went out and did exactly what I wanted him to do. We've worked on making him more aggressive. He's a lot stronger than he thinks. Everyone thinks he can't punch, but he can punch. He's so used to not standing his ground. He'll get a lot more knockouts now."
It's been a trying five months since O'Connor suffered his defeat against Gabriel Bracero on national television. The 26-year-oldhas been living and training in Houston, leaving his family, wife Diane and six-month-old son, Liam, behind.
"It hasn't been easy, but I think the results speak for themselves," said O'Connor. "This is what I must do if I'm going to provide for my family and reach my dream of winning a world championship."
O'Connor's co-promoter, Leon Margules of Warriors Boxing (along with DiBella Entertainment), says he's surprised how fast the effects of working with Shields could be seen on O'Connor.
"He was 100% better fighter tonight than he was before he got together with Ronnie. You've got to give the kid credit for packing up and moving to Texas and then for having the mental strength to adapt to this new style and really buy into what his coach is teaching him. Danny used to out-box his opponents and win decisions. Ronnie has shown him another way of winning: going in there and destroying a guy. That's what he did tonight. It's a new day. Danny O'Connor is on his way up."
Contact: Andre Courtemanche, Big Media Buzz, (519) 253-4290, bigmediabuzz@msn.com
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Andrade Outclasses Duran
(Photo by Emily Harney)
(September 21st) – Undefeated light middleweight Demetrius "The Cape Verdean Assassin" Andrade outclassed two-time world title challenger Saul "Baby" Duran en route to a victory by third-round knockout in tonight’s main event on the 10th annual Fight To Educate card at Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Enjoying target practice for the full three rounds, Andrade (15-0, 10 KOs), fighting out of Providence, decked Duran at the end of the second and third rounds, unloading a series of crisp, hard punches. Duran was unable to answer the bell for the fourth round.
Now rated No. 14 by the World Boxing Council ("WBC") and No. 15 by the World Boxing Organization ("WBO"), the 23-year-old Andrade, a 2008 U.S. Olympian, appears to be closing in on a major, if not title fight, in 2012.
"I came out aggressively because he got me mad at the weigh in (Duran weighed in 2 ½ pounds over the contract weight and started eating a Snickers candy bar before he was forced to lose the added weight)," Andrade said after the fight. "The plan was to use my jab. He had a soft stomach and didn’t look like he was in great shape.
"As long as I use my speed, everything is easy. He’s a tough fighter who took some good blows. I hope to fight once more before the end of this year."
New Hampshire middleweight Jose "Stinger" Medina (15-9-1, 7 KOs) dropped Anibel Acevedo (13-8-1, 11 KOs), 1992 Olympic bronze medalist, at the end of round two. Acevedo failed to answer the bell for the third round.
Framingham (MA) light welterweight Danny O’Connor (15-1, 4 KOs), 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Alternate, rebounded from his first pro loss with an impressive first-round knockout of Mexican boxer Jamal Del Cid (7-6). Working with trainer Ronnie Shields in their first fight together, O’Connor unloaded a barrage on Del Cid, who was trapped on the ropes until the fight was halted.
New Hampshire featherweight Dan Powers (4-0, 2 KOs) kept his unbeaten record intact via a workmanlike four-round, unanimous decision versus a game Luis Rosario.
Vermont welterweight Chris Gilbert (2-0, 2 KOs) connected with a perfect placed right uppercut, stopping Noel Garcia in the opening round.
FINAL RESULTS
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Jose Medina (15-9-1, 8 KOs), Tilton, NH WTKO2 (3:00) Anibel Acevedo (13-8-1, 11 KOs), San Juan Puerto Rico
LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Demetrius Andrade (15-0, 10 KOs), Providence, RI WTKO3 (3:00) Saul Duran (38-19-2, 31 KOs), Cuidad Juarez, Chichuahua, Mexico
WELTERWEIGHTS
Chris Gilbert (2-0, 1 KO), Windsor, VT TKO1 (1:33) Noel Garcia (2-12-1, 1KO), Springfield, MA
LIGHT WELTERWEIGHTS
Danny O’Connor (15-1, 4 KOs), Framingham, MA WTKO1 (1:20) Jamal Del Cid (7-6, 3 KOs), Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico
FEATHERWEIGHTS
Dan Powers (4-0, 2 KOs), Claremont, NH (40-36, 40-36, 40-36) Luis Rosario (4-16, 2 KOs), Springfield, MA
CONTACT: Bob Trieger, Full Court Press: (978) 664-4482
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Mayweather / Ortiz, The Good, The Bad, The Ugly!
By: Coach “K”
September 17th, MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada; In the main event of Golden Boy Promotions “Star Power Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. displayed several sides of his multifaceted personality in his controvesial fourth round KO of "Vicious" Victor Ortiz.
The Good: The 35 year old now self proclaiming “Hall of Famer” Mayweather was demonstrating the skills that earned him an Olympic medal and 41 pro wins without a defeat when on the way to what appeared to be another lopsided boxing victory “Money” found him self on the receiving end of an unprovoked intentional headbutt.
Throughout most of four rounds Mayweather was in total control consistently scoring with crisp punches and big right hands, with the exception of a couple of times in which Ortiz backed him to the ropes displaying just enough offense to keep his fans hopes alive.
The Bad: At the 2:59 mark of round four following his best offensive volley an unprovoked Ortiz intentionally headbutted Mayweather prompting referee Cortez to step in and break up the fighters and immediately call for an Ortiz point deduction. That’s when things get real bad.
After breaking the fighters and stopping the fight following the headbutt, referee Cortez meandered in the ring never really taking control. When during the point deduction “timeout” Ortiz gestured to touch gloves in an apologetic move when Mayweather in what could only be described as a fully calculated move brought both his has high guard around his chin and suckered Ortiz with a crisp left hook right hand dropping Ortiz for a befuddled looking Cortez ten count. I never saw Cortez call time in.
There have been many dirty tactics employed in the history of boxing but it was after the above mentioned break that boxing would witness it’s latest edition. Along with his superior skills and defense Mayweather will now have his name on the lips of all boxing aficionados when they talk of boxing’s dirty fights. Not exactly reaching the depravity of the September 7th 1908 Billy Papke / Stanley Ketchel bout when Papke suckered Ketchel during the ceremonial touch of gloves breaking Ketchel’s nose before the opening bell before winning a twelfth round TKO but not far behind.
There’s the Dempsey / Sharkey left hook on the break that gave Dempsey a come from behind seventh round Ko win and let’s not forget the June 1997 Mike Tyson biting Evander Holyfield’s ear after feeling he was being intentionally headbutted or the Bowe / Golota low blow, kidney punch extravaganza which lead to an all out riot at Madison Square Garden July 1996 all casting a shadow over what should be boxing’s finest moment when two fighters meet in that championship moment. But in this case to be fair, the young misguided Ortiz got what he asked for as it was he who drew first blood initiating “Pretty Boy’s” not so pretty response.
You cannot leave referee out of this “bad” moment as it appeared referee Cortez was locked in a time warp losing control of the action finding himself just aware enough add the closing ten count.
The young immature Ortiz showed his confusion after the bout stating "I'm not a dirty fighter and I apologized for the head butt. You can look at this two ways. I came to entertain the fans, and I think they were entertained. There was a miscommunication by the ref, and neither he nor I or anyone is perfect. This is a learning experience. Floyd's a great fighter," Ortiz said, "but I'm still not convinced he's the greatest. I was doing just fine until that little slipup of mine."
The Ugly: Following the stoppage Mayweather unprovoked engaged HBO boxing analyst Larry Merchant in a blistering obscenity filled interview calling for HBO to fire Merchant and Merchant replying he wished he was fifty years younger and kick his ass.
The newly crowned WBC Welterweight Champion Mayweather improves to 42-0, 26Ko’s while the newly “crowned” former champion Ortiz drops to 29-3-2, 22Ko’s.
We all know Mayweather will relish in his newly found thuggery saying after the fight that it only adds to his legacy doesn’t get it, it’s the “Sweet Science” we all come to see. The same “Sweet Science” he has used to remain unbeaten.
Looking back Ketchel and Papke they fought two more times with Ketchel winning both. The difference here is Ortiz opened the door and like many believe got what he deserved with the justification being boxing’s number one rule “protect yourself at all times.”
After the bout Mayweather stated: "Floyd Mayweather isn't ducking or dodging anyone. If he feels it didn't get done right the first time, or it was a fluke, I'll do it again. I'll do the same thing again."
One question the fight leaves is, where does Ortiz go from here? Despite saying he would give Ortiz a rematch I doubt we will ever see one and don’t know if boxing truly wants one, leading us back to the question of a Mayweather / Paquiao mega fight.
In defense of Mayweather, he did what any fighter would have, fight fire with fire but if that’s what boxing wanted they would just build a cage and take away the gloves. They already did that they call it MMA otherwise Mayweather should forget Manny Pacquiao and take on George St. Pierre next.
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Fury Stones Firtha in Five, Eyes Klitchko’s!
By: Ian Webb
September 17th, Kings Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom: 23 year old unbeaten heavyweight Tyson Fury kept his zero with a fifth round TKO of Akron, Ohio “Stone Man” Nicolai Firtha.
Fury started fast but was stoned by a Firtha overhand right in round three holding on retaking control in round four dropping the late replacement and forcing referee John Keane to halt the bout at 2:19 of round five after a heavy volley punctuated by a heavy Tyson right.
The 6’9” Tyson who has his eyes on the Klitschko brothers improves to 16-0, 11Ko’s while the 32 year old Firtha falls to 20-9-1, 8Ko’s.
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Patient Alvarez Stops Gomez in Six!
By: Joe Martin
September 17th, Staples Center, Los Angeles, California: Twenty one year old Mexican phenom Saul “Canelo” Alvarez retained his WBC Light Middleweight Title with a six round KO of thirty year old “Contender” Alphonso Gomez.
Alvarez started fast dropping Gomez in round one with a well placed body shot but the courageous Gomez would go right back to work edging Alvarez in the next three rounds.
Remaining patient Alvarez would turn the tide in round five with loaded left hooks to the body and lifting right uppercuts both which would take a part in the quick stoppage of Gomez by referee: Wayne Hedgpeth at 2:26 of round six.
Alvarez making the second successful defense of the title won with a twelve round decision over Matthew Hatton in March improves to 38-0-1, 28Ko’s while Gomez drops to 23-5-2, 12Ko’s.
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Morales Stops Cano in Ten!
By: David Colon
September 17th, MGM Grand, Las Vegas Nevada: In the semi main attraction of Golden Boy Promotions Star Power Mayweather / Victor Ortiz Welterweight Title bout former six time world champion Erik “El Terrible” Morales used his experience and drilling right hands to stop Lucas Matthysse replacement Pablo Cesar Cano to claim the vacant WBC Light Welterweight Title.
In what proved to be an entertaining bout the thirty five year old Morales remained patient scoring with the heavier, cleaner shots mainly big right hands swelling both of the twenty one year old Cano’s eyes while opening a severe cut the young but game Cano’s left eye prompting his corner to call the action at the conclusion of round ten.
Morales kepps on going at 52-7, 36Ko's while Cano suffering his first defeat slips to 22-1-1, 17Ko's.
On the undercard: Floyd Mayweather touted welterweight Jessie Vargas outworked Josesito Lopez in their scheduled ten rounder, welterweight Carson Jones RTD Said Ouali in seven, super middleweight Adonis Stevenson stopped Dion Savage in the opening round of their scheduled eight rounder, super middleweight Marco Antonio Periban scored a one sided eight round unanimous decision over Dhafir Smith, lightweight Anthony Crolla out pointed Juan Montiel 78-74, 77-75,75-77 to win a eight round split decision and lightweight Kyrone Butler won a four round decision over Cassius Clay.
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Gamboa Technically Sound in Dominate Win Over Ponce De Leon!
By: Mike Rivers
September 10th, Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey: Cuban unbeaten featherweight Yuriorkis Gamboa remained unbeaten with a solid eight round technical decision over former WBO Super Bantamweight Champion Daniel Ponce De Leon.
Gamboa entering off fourth round knockout dismantling of Jorge Solis in March the Cuban star continued his superiority in the weight class with another solid performance out boxing Mexico’s Daniel Ponce De Leon.
Gamboa used his agility to gain complete control through the bout jetting in with multiple punch combinations then quickly sliding out of range before the former champion could counter. Never allowing Ponce De Leon to set and use his power Gamboa mixed up his punches and angles of attack until about the mid point of round eight when after an accidental clash of heads De Leon was cut over his left leading to a stoppage by the ringside physician at 1:24 of round eight. The bout was sent to the scorecards where Gamboa held an insurmountable 79-73, 80-72 times two unanimous decision.
Gamboa improving to 21-0, 16Ko’s said he is done at featherweight and has his eyes set on the bigger names in the game with Pacquiao and Donaire noted. Gamboa is expected to move up in weight when he returns early next year.
In the semi main event unbeaten Puerto Rican jr lightweight Luis “El Artesano” Cruz pounded, battered and dropped Atlanta, Georgia veteran Antonio “T Rex” Davis all in five rounds before ending his misery a with an uplifting right uppercut at 1:39 of round six. Cruz improves to 19-0, 15Ko’s while Davis drops to 28-7, 13Ko’s.
In other action: featherweight Jorge Diaz stopped Rafael Lora in the third round of their scheduled eight rounder, welterweight Wale Omotoso TKO’ed Calvin Odom in five, lightweight Terence Crawford out pointed Angel Rios 80-71, 80-72, 80-72 over eight and top super bantamweight prospect Miguel Cartagena finished Christian Cruz in two.
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Adamek Joins Long List Beaten by Klitschko Jab and Right Hand!
By: Alfred Zimmerman
September 10th, Wroclaw, Poland: 40 year old 6’7” heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko retained his WBC Title with his fortieth KO in 45 fights stopping Polish challenger Tomasz Adamek in ten.
Giving away twenty seven pounds, six inches in height and five inches in reach
the courageous former light heavy and cruiserweight champion was out gunned and out classed with Klitschko winning all ten rounds in the one sided match with Adamek’s face wearing the proof.
Adamek fought stronger than the size difference but it was Klitschko’s skill that was the deciding factor with Adamek like forty two before him was never being able to solve the big Ukranian’s jab and big right hand.
Referee Massimo Barrovecchio after witnessing the proud challenger get blasted in round two and dropped in round six saved Adamek at 2:20 of round ten allowing him to battle another day.
Klitschko improves to 43-2, 40Ko’s while Adamek dips to 44-2, 28Ko’s.
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McCloskey Edges Prescott in Khan Sweepstakes!
September 10th, Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland: In a close an highly controversial WBA Light Welterweight Title Eliminator Dungiven, Northern Ireland’s southpaw light welterweight Paul McCloskey for all practical purpose ended any chance of a Breidis Prescott, Amir Khan rematch picking himself up of the canvas in round one and go on to edge the “Khanqueror” 115-113, 114-113 times two.
Prescott the only one to have recorded a win over Khan stopping him in one round September 2008 started well controlling the action early but couldn’t hold on with McCloskey finishing hard over the tiring Britt.
Prescott rocked McCloskey in the sixth but fatigue appeared to keep him from finishing the job allowing McCloskey score well over Prescott’s sinking left. With the win McCloskey advances to 23-1, 12Ko’s as Prescott slips to 24-3, 19Ko’s.
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Arroyo Hooks Sanchez in Ten, Kayode Unimpressive in Victory!
By: Joe Martin
September 9th, Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota: In a battle of two Puerto Rican welterweight prospects with drawn out early careers marked by a single defeat Buffalo, New York’s Vincent “Vinsanity” Arroyo pulled out a ten round unanimous decision over Santurce, Puerto Rico’s Hector “El Flaco” Sanchez.
Early on the 6’1” Sanchez used his jab to control the distance and set up some quick right hands on the 5’9” Arroyo. In rounds two and three Sanchez continued to control the space using snapping counters to keep the pressing Arroyo at Bay.
In round four you could sense a change with Arroyo closing the distance banging to Sanchez body with heavy shots making the most of his double left hook.
Through the middle rounds the action was tight but Arroyo remained the aggressor backing Sanchez to the ropes landing the bigger punches.
In round eight Arroyo began to use his speed throwing whipping combinations only to have his assault interrupted by referee Mark Nelson’s second warning for a low blow. Sanchez temporarily became the aggressor following Arroyo around the ring when at about the middle mark of the round Arroyo landed a heavy counter left hook buckling Sanchez. For the next ninty seconds Arroyo banged away on Sanchez with both hands only to have the lanky Puerto Rican hold on to hear the bell.
Rounds nine and ten were very entertaining with Sanchez rallying at times but the cleaner heavier punches specifically Arroyo’s left hook was the difference in the 98-92, 98-92, 96-94 unanimous decision announced for Arroyo.
Recording his third straight win since his only defeat to Mike Dallas Jr. September 2009 Arroyo improves to 12-1, 7Ko’s while Sanchez dropping two of his last three falls to 19-2, 9Ko’s.
In the co-feature: After running of fourteen straight Ko’s Nigeria’s unbeaten cruiserweight Lateef “Power” Kayode won his third straight decision with an unimpressive ten round decision over Galveston, Texas Felix “Bad News” Cora Jr.
Kayode who has sharpened his jab repeatedly scored with slapping or cuffing rights mysteriously missing the “Power” that had made him a cruiserweight contender.
Cora pressed the action and at times punching in combination thwarted Kayode’s offense. Scoring at times with clean combinations Cora let slip away an opportunity that he probably won’t realize until tomorrow.
Kayode appearing lethargic at times and losing a point for low blows in the final round remained unbeaten with the 97-92, 96-93, 98-92 unanimous decision improving to 18-0, 14Ko’s. after hearing the “Bad News” and allowing the opportunity of a career slip Cora falls to 22-6-2, 12Ko’s.
On the undercard: Featherweight Jeremy McLaurin won an eight round majority decision over Gary Eyer, light heavyweight Harley Kilfian TKO’ed Tim Taggart in four, welterweight Hector Orozco won a five round unanimous decision over Tony Lee and cruiserweight TJ Gibson TKo’ed Al Sands in the final round of their scheduled four rounder.
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Rosado Impresses on Way to Fight of His Life!
By: Edwin Gonzalez
September 9th, Asylum Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: In the main event of a J. Russell Peltz, Don Chargin, Golden Boy Promotion Philly light middleweight Gabriel “King” Rosado scored an impressive one sided shutout victory over York, Pennsylvania’s over matched Kevin Collins.
Fully enjoying himself Rosado in Hector Camacho style picked his shots shooting in and out mixing up some dancing, boxing, punching and taunting completely disarming his clueless opponent winning a lopsided 100-90 times three shutout decision. With one win in his last nine the game and durable Collins could do no more than play the role of target for the talented Rosado.
Rosado who emerged on the scene with an eight round upset of James Moore June 2008 and has battled the likes of Fernando Guerrero, Alfredo Angulo and Derek Ennis improved to 18-5, 10-Ko’s but faces his biggest fight to date next week when he is expected in court after being charged with aggravated assault and causing a riot following his Ko win over Ayi Bruce in his last bout July 15th at Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey. Collins falls to 13-7, 9Ko’s.
In the semi main attraction: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania’s unbeaten welterweight Ronald Cruz kept his zero with an impressive six round retirement of Salt Lake City, Utah’s declining Christopher “Kid Kayo” Fernandez.
Cruz repeatedly beat Fernandez to the punch launching blistering combinations leading to a fith round knockdown and a sixth round retirement.
Cruz improves to 14-0, 11Ko’s while Fernandez who has battled Ali Oubaali, Devon Alexander, Paul Malignaggi, Nick Casal, Prenice Brewer, Danny Garcia, Sharif Bogere, Gabriel Bracero and Miguel Gonzales drops his fourth in a row and seven of his last eight falling to 19-14-1, 12Ko’s.
In other action: Heavyweight Bryant Jennings won a 58-55, 59-54 times two unanimous decision over Alexis Mejias, welterweight Decarlo Perez stopped Tolan Tascoe at 1:35 of round one of their scheduled four rounder, super middleweight Fred Jenkins TKO’ed Pete Yates in the second round of their scheduled four rounder, featherweight Tevin Farmer won a 39-37 times three four round unanimous decision over Joshua Arocho and heavyweight Lonnie Kornegay won a four round split decision over William Miranda.
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Berto Wastes No Time, Wants Rematch with Ortiz!
By: Rich Neary
(September 3rd) While tropical storm Lee was brewing outside the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi Andre Berto and Jan Zaveck were going full tilt inside.
Former WBC Welterweight Champion Andre Berto became a champion again claiming the IBF Welterweight title with a fifth round RTD of Slovenia’s Jan Zaveck.
The match-up of the two single loss fighters started fast with Berto set on mixing it up while breaking down Zaveck with a solid body attack.
Berto controlled the first four rounds with Zaveck wearing the rewards of Berto’s left around his right eye. Then in the fifth round Zaveck pick it up but after having his best round the fight was stopped between rounds when the proud Slovenian’s corner called the bout realizing the charge could not see out his right eye.
Zaveck appeared to have sensed the urgency but the damage was done and Berto wasted no time making it clear he wants a rematch with “Vicious” Victor Ortiz to whom he lost his WBC Title in April.
Berto, 28-1, 22Ko’s told HBO, "I was stuck in a cage the last few months, I'm focused, I'm ready, I'm hungry, Victor Ortiz, we definitely want to do it again."
Ortiz is making the most of that title defending it for the first time against Floyd Mayweather on the “Star Power” card September 17th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Berto Stops Zaveck, Regains Welterweight Title
(September 3rd) Earlier tonight, DiBella Entertainment in association with SES Boxing presented, Battle in Biloxi: Zaveck vs. Berto, which featured former WBC Welterweight Champion Andre Berto taking on IBF Champion, Jan Zaveck in the main event bout of the evening on HBO's Boxing After Dark at the Beau Resort and Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi.
With both fighters having something to prove; Berto coming off the first loss of his professional career and Zaveck fighting for the first time in the U.S. and on first time on HBO; the two wasted little time in getting the action started, each coming out fast in the first and showing their willingness to exchange.
The action in the first was just a preview of what was to come as each round saw both fighters exchanged furious combinations. Both fighters took their turns pressing forward and fighting on the inside, with Berto looking to use a heavy body attack to open up Zaveck's peek-a-boo defense.
In the fifth, some swelling developed under Berto's eye, while Zaveck's face becam a complete mess, with nasty cuts and heavy swelling developing on both eyes. Between rounds, Zaveck's corner, realizing that Zaveck was unable to see, called a halt to the contest.
It was a very impressive showing for Berto, who improved to 28-1, 21KO's, picking up the IBF Welterweight Crown, while Zaveck, who showed he is a true force in the welterweight division, record falls to 30-2, 18KO's.
In the main supporting bout of the evening, 2008 U.S. Olympian, Gary Russell Jr. stayed perfect, improving to 18-0, 10KO's with a dominate eight round decision over Mexico's Leonilo Miranda. Russell's hand speed and combination punching were too much for Miranda, as he won by scores of 80-72, 80-72, 79-72 on all three judge's scorecards.
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Battle in Biloxi Undercard Results!!!
September 3rd, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi: It was a clean sweep for DiBella Entertainment (DBE) stable-mates Thomas Oosthuzien, Randall Bailey, Luis Orlandito Del Valle and Ivan Redkach earlier in Biloxi, Mississippi, on the undercard of tonight's live HBO Boxing After Dark telecast, featuring former WBC Welterweight Champion, Andre Berto looking to reclaim a piece of the welterweightr crown when he takes on reigning IBF Champion, Jan Zaveck.
In a very entertaining fight, South Africa's Oosthuzien defended his IBO Super Middleweight Title with a twleve round unanimous decision victory over Aaron Pryor Jr. The southpaw, Oosthuzien who was making both his U.S. and DBE debut, was able to work behind a vicious body attack to outwork Pryor for most of the fight. Pryor hung tough, and did some good work of his own, causing a nasty cut to open over Oosthuzien's right eye, but in the end Oosthuzien was the much busier of the two, winning by scores of 117-11 on all three judge's scorecards.
IBF #2 rated welterweight, Randall "The K.O. King" Bailey improved to 42-7, 36KO's with a dominate ten round unanimous decision over Yoryi Estrella. Bailey, the manadatory challenger to tonight's main event winner, controlled the action throughout, dropping Estrella with an uppercut in the 5th round, before going on to win by scores of 100-89, 100-89, 98-91.
Lou Del Valle knocked out Anthony Napunyi with a tremendous overhand right, improving to a perfect 14-0, 11KO's. Official time of the stoppage was 1:21 of round three.
Ivan Redkach improved to a 8-0, 7KO's stopping Vernon Alston (4-2, 4KO's) in the third round of their scheduled six round lightweight contest.
In the opening bout of the evening, Gerald Jordon (8-5-1, 5KO's) scored an upset six round split decision over previously undefeated welterweight Sergio Vartanov (9-1, 6KO's).
CONTACTS:
Kevin Rooney Jr., DiBella Entertainment: (212) 947-2577, kevin@dbe1.com
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Kevin Flaherty, HBO Sports: (212) 512-5052, Kevin.Flaherty@hbo.com
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Darchinyan Makes First Defense of His IBO Bantamweight Title!
By: Alfred Zimmerman
September 3rd, The Karen Demirchayan Sports Complex in Yerevan, Armenia: 35 year old former IBF, WBA and WBC Flyweight Champion Vic “Raging Bull” Darchinyan won a twelve round unanimous decision over Duduza, Gauteng, South Africa’s Evans Mbamba.
Darchinyan battered but could not break the durable Mbamba winning a one sided 119-107, 120-107 times two unanimous decision in which both fighters were cut to successfully defend the IBO Bantamweight Title he won beating Yonny Perez in April.
Darchinyan improved to 37-3-1, 27Ko’s with his only loses coming to Nonito Donaire, Joseph Agbeko and Abner Mares all bouts he looks to avenge. With the second of his two career losses coming in his last three bouts Mbamba falls to 18-2, 9Ko’s.
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Rubio Keeps Eye on Chavez Jr. While Soto Sets Sights on Morales / Matthysse Winner!
(September 4th) Last night on separate cards in Mexico middleweight “El Veneno” Marco Antonio Rubio, 52-5-1, 45Ko’s and light welterweight “La Zorrita” Humberto Soto, 56-7-2, 33Ko’s kept their quest for title shots alive with convincing victories.
Rubio, on a eight bout tear, winning eight inside the distance since being stopped by Kelly Pavlik in 2009 continued his run at the Centro de Convenciones, San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosí, Mexico batterring, cutting then disposing of Ghana’s Mohammed Akrong in five at the Centro de Convenciones, San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosí, Mexico to remain in the front of the line for a shot at Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. sometime in 2012.
Rubio moved back into the mandatory challenger position stopping previously unbeaten Canadian David Lemieux in April.
Meanwhile at the Estadio Centenario, Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico former WBC Super Featherweight and Lightweight Champion Humberto ‘La Zorrita’ Soto stepped up to light welterweight to win his thirteenth straight stopping Nicaraguan Jose Alfaro in two.
Soto cut over his right eye by an accidental clash of heads in round one used the sight of his own blood to open up an all out assault on Alfaro in round two forcing the referee to put a halt to the action in round two. Soto moving up to light welterweight has his eyes set on the winner of the Erik Morales / Lucas Matthysse WBC Title bout September 17th on the undercard of the “Star Power” Victor Ortiz / Floyd Mayweather WBC Welterweight title Main event at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas. Alfaro just happens to be Morales first opponent back after his three year lay-off and subsequent climb back to the top.
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Povetkin Claims 1st Major title with Decision Over Chagaev!
August 27th, Messehalle, Erfurt, Thüringen, Germany: 31 year old unbeaten Russian heavyweight Alexander Povetkin claimed his first major title Title with a twelve round unanimous decision over Germany’s Ruslan “White Tyson” Chagaev.
Povetkin pressured Chagaev from the opening bell using his superior speed hand and foot to gain and keep an edge.
Povetkin made the most of his uppercut controlling most of the action with Chagaev having his best action in round six scoring with some clean left hands.
Chagaev would make one last attempt in the twelfth and final round but the teddy Atlas trained heavyweight easily held on to claim the vacant WBA World Heavyweight with a 116-112, 117-113 times two unanimous decision. Povetkin improves to 22-0, 15Ko’s while Chagaev falls to 27-2-1, 17Ko’s.
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Solis Defends IBF Jr. Flyweight with One Sided Win Over Oliva, Moises Fuentes Upsets Garcia for WBO Minimumweight Title!
August 27th, Auditorio Benito Juarez, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico: IBF Jr. Flyweight champion, Ulises “Archie” Solis held off the all out attack of General Santos City, Phillipines Jether Oliva with a one sided 118-110, 119-109, 120-108 unanimous decision.
Solis looking for a rematch with WBO Flyweight Champion Brian Viloria improves to 34-2-3, 21Ko’s while Oliva drops to 17-1-1, 11Ko’s.
In the co-feature: Mexico City’s Moises Fuentes claimed the WBO Minimumweight Title with a closely contested upset via twelve round split decision over defending champion Raul “Rayito” Garcia. The twelve round slugfest saw both fighters hit the deck once with Fuentes receiving judges scores of 114-112 twice and Garcia once. Fuentes moves to 14-1, 6Ko’s while Garcia falls to 30-2-1, 18Ko’s.
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Brothers Andrade and Ornelas Victorious!
August 27th, at the Centro De Espectaculos De La Feria Leon, Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico: 32 year old super middleweight Librado Andrade alternating wins and losses since his October 2008 controversial loss to Lucien Bute continued the pattern returning to the win column with a third round KO of Canada’s 34 year old Matt O’Brien.
Andrade coming in off of a ten round majority decision loss to Aaron Pryor Jr. in May began his usual relentless attack early scoring with power shots from both sides but the left being the deciding factor dropping O’Brien twice before referee Jose Garcia waving it over at 2:20 of round three.
Anrade advances to 30-4, 23Ko’s while O’Brien dropping three of his last four falls to 18-3,7Ko’s.
In the co-feature Andrade’s younger brother super middleweight Enrique Ornelas always seeming to fall short in breakout fights having recently recorded losses to Bernard Hopkins and Robert Steiglitz traded shots with 26 year old Mexican “opponent” Alfredo “Galan” Contreras to win an unimpressive ten round unanimous decision.
With the win Ornelas stays alive at 32-7, 20Ko’s while Contreras 1-9-1 n his last ten drops below .500 at 11-12-2, 5Ko’s.
In other action: Bantamweight Ivan “El Terrible II” Morales the younger brother of Mexican ring legend Erik Morales, scored a third round TKO of Mexico’s Juan Velazquez.
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Gomez Keeps Zero in Eight Round Slugfest!
By: David Colon
August 26th, UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois: Golden Boy Promotion’s highly touted undefeated 19 year old light welterweight Frankie “Pitbull” Gomez edged out Cicero, Illinois 22 year old Adrian “El Tigre” Granados to keep his zero with a majority decision.
The eight round take one to give one slugfest was the result of both fighters facing their toughest test to date and neither fighter wanting to give an inch several times ignoring the bell ending the rounds.
Both fighter displayed the grit, determination, skill and chin it takes to get to that next level but East LA’s Gomez landing the cleaner sharper punches dropping Granados in round two with a solid right would be enough to hold off the tough adjusting Granados who picked up the action closing hard but falling short on the judges scorecards which were announced 78-73, 77-74, 76-76 for Gomez.
Gomez scheduled next on the undercard of Saul Alvarez / Alphonso Gomez main event at the Staple Center in LA September 17th improves to 11-0, 8Ko’s while Granados suffering his first loss slips to 8-2-1, 5Ko’s. these two will probably meet again somewhere in the distant future.
In other action: Weslaco, Texas lightweight Omar “Panterita” Figueroa stopped Arvada, Colorado’s Marcos Herrera in round two of their scheduled eight rounder.
Welterweight Luis Santiago shut out Clifford McPherson 40-36 times three in his scheduled four rounder.
Chicago lightweight Juan Bustamante floored Milwaukee, Wisconsin “Rock Star” Andrew Kato twice before stopping Kato in the opening round of their scheduled four rounder.
Highland Park, Illinois welterweight Daniel Sotelo won his pro debut stopping Milwaukee, Wisconsin “Legend” Ronnie Fuentez in round one of their four rounder.
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Montiel Stops Alvaro Perez Wants Rematch with Donaire!
August 20th, La Cetto Vineyard, Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico: Former three division world champion Fernando “Cochulito” Montiel pounded Nicaraguan Alvaro Perez for three rounds before stopping him at the 1:26 of the 3rd round of their scheduled ten rounder.
After the three round demolition of the out classed Perez “Cochulito” 46-3-2, 26Ko’s made it perfectly clear he wants a rematch of his February bout with WBA and WBO Bantamweight Champion Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire who dramatically stopped Maontiel in two.
The Top Rank promoted Donaire, 26-1, 18Ko’s unbeaten since his second pro fight has been inactive since the Montiel bout in February but has an open date October 22nd at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California.
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Seda, Pedraza Dominate While "Under Fire" in Ponce!
(August 20th) This past Friday, August 19th, a delirious crowd of more than 3,000 people watched an exciting night of Universal Promotions, in association with Gary Shaw Productions, boxing at the Juan "Pachin" Vicens Auditorium in Ponce.
In the main event, former world title challenger and Team Puerto Rico's most experienced member, Cesar "Junito" Seda, Jr. (21-1, 15 KO's) put on a strong display of boxing skill against Mexico's Jose Silveira, dominating over 10 rounds of by scores of 100-90 in a 10-round bout.
Seda had control at all times. He imposed pressure, used his lateral movement and connected with heavy combinations to the face and liver of the Mexican. Silveira showed his manhood and sporadically attacked Seda, but without success because of Seda's excellent lateral movement.
This was the Seda's first fight Seda at 120 pounds.
"I felt good.This was a good fight for me because I stayed active and worked for 10 rounds, with a strong opponent," said Seda, post-fight. "The next step is to follow the path that leads me to become a world champion at 115 lbs.I'm ready for big challenges."
The co-feature of the night was surprisingly action-packed as rising star José "Sniper" Pedraza (4-0, 3 KOs) scored an exciting, but dominant six-round decision over Pedro Salcedo (4-4, 2KO's).
The judges saw Pedraza win, unanimously, by scores of 60-54 x3.
Pedraza hit Salcedo with strong combinations to the body and face.Salcedo showed his skills and heart by attacking Pedraza, but found little success against his superior foe.
The final round was particularly exciting, as Pedraza fired heavy combinations and wounded Salcedo repeatedly.
"I'm very happy for this achievement.Thank God we reap victories in professional boxing.Salcedo was a strong opponent who showed his skill and worked hard.This fight was great for me because I work six rounds for the first time.That experience helps me for future fights," said Pedraza after the battle.
In other undercard fights, Josean "Pride of Ponce" Serra improved his record to (7-0, 5 KO's) by knocking out a game Alberto Medina (0-7) in the fifth with a body shot.
In addition, Edgardo Rivera (6-1, 5 KOs) defeated Kelvin Galarza (5-2, 1KO) by TKO in the fifth round of their lightweight bout.
Bayamon's Hector Rosario (7-1-2, 5 KO's) won by TKO in the third (1:08) over Daniel Rodriguez (0-3). This fight was at a catch weight at 162 pounds.
In a fight at lightweight, rookie Alberto Candelario (1-0, 1 KO) won by knockout over Jensen Juanadino Cruz, who drops to (1-1, 1KO).In a fight at 122 pounds, Edgar Laboy (1-0, 1KO) knocked out Victor Montes (0-1).
The next show scheduled by Universal Promotions, in association with Miguel Cotto Promotions and Gary Shaw Productions, will be on October 29 at the Convention Center Guayama, when Fernando Torres (17-1, 10 KO's) takes on Olympian Abner Cotto (11-0, 5KO's).
Contact: Andre Courtemanche, Communications Director, Gary Shaw Productions,
519.253.4290, 954.302.2462, 519.991.5213, bigmediabuzz@msn.com
Ricardo Rodriguez-Rivera, Communications Director, Universal Promotions, Inc; (787) 436-2364, ricardo@unipropr.com
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Fight Night at the Horseshoe Undercard Results
(August 20th) On the non-televised undercard of the Hitz Boxing in Association with Banner Promotions' Fight Night at the Horseshoe ESPN Friday Night Fights event on Friday, August 19 at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana, former world champion Montell "Ice" Griffin (50-8-1, 30 KOs) of Chicago notched his landmark 50th professional victory with a hard-fought unanimous decision over former world title challenger Deandrey Abron (15-10, 10 KOs) of Youngstown, Ohio. The two light heavyweights traded bombs throughout, but Griffin had the faster, more accurate hands. The scores were 80-72 x 3.
Secret Service agent and undefeated super middleweight Mike "Cujo" Kurzeja (5-0-1, 4 KOs) of Chicago fought his usual back-and-forth war on his way to a highly entertaining unanimous decision (40-36 x 3) over Sydney Ohio's Jeremy Wood (1-4, 1 KO). Kurzeja's aggressive style always makes for a good tussle and give respect to Wood, who clearly showed up with winning on his mind.
Russian prospect Evgeny Gradovich (11-0, 6 KOs), of Arapahoe, North Carolina via Igrim, Russia, outworked Providence, Rhode Island veteran Robert "Don't Lose" DaLuz, (13-39-3, 9 KOs) in a solid eight-round featherweight contest. Gradovich mixed his shots well to the head and body and won by shutout scores of 80-72 x 3.
Lafayette, Louisiana's Chris Singleton (3-0, 2 KOs) dropped Toledo's Gabriel Morris, (4-12-2) in the first round of their junior welterweight four rounder, but had to work hard the rest of the way to score a unanimous decision, as the capable Morris made it a fight. The scores were 39-36, 38-37 and 40-35.
Indianapolis featherweight Dwayne "The Ghost" Wisdom was impressive in his pro debut, as he stopped Chicago's formerly undefeated Paulie Settepani (1-1, 1 KO) at 1:13 of round three. Awkward and powerful, Wisdom moved in and out firing haymakers and hitting pay dirt often enough to leave the unsuspecting Settepani out on his feet.
Rockford, Illinois junior middleweight "Bazooka" Joe Linenfelser (10-1-1, 6 KOs) outworked shopworn veteran Ruben "Modern Day Warrior" Galvan (27-18-4, 10 KOs) en-route to a four-round unanimous decision. The scores were 39-37, 39-37 and 40-36.
Contact: Bobby Hitz, Hitz Boxing, 312.505.4489
Andre Courtemanche Big Media Buzz, 519.253.4290, US: 954.302.2462, Cell: 519.991.5213, bigmediabuzz@msn.com
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Rodriguez Word Is Good
Traietti Can’t Answer Bell for Round Three! 
By: Ben Calgray
(August 20th) In the main event of Lou DiBella’s Broadway Boxing show at Mechanics Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts top ranked super middleweight Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez returned home keeping his word scoring an impressive TKO win over Quincy, Mass. native Chris Traietti.
Rodriguez fighting for the first time with new trainer Ronnie Shields and since having left shoulder surgery for an injury suffered in his last bout a ten round decision over Aaron Pryor Jr. in January proved the shoulder and his work with Shields was up to the test.
Rodriguez firing with both hands targeted Traietti’s body early and would cahs in on the investment when after a big right to the body Traietti could not answer the bell for round three.
Rodriguez hovering at the top of the super middleweight division remains unbeaten improving to 19-0, 14ko’s while Traietti slips to 10-3, 6Ko’s.
In the first co-feature: Quincy, Massachusetts unbeaten jr. lightweight Ryan Kielczewski floored Detroit’s James Lester three times enroute to an one sided 80-69, 79-70 times two eight round unanimous decision. Kielczewski improved to 11-0, 2Ko’s while Lester dropping his third in a row falls to 9-6, 4Ko’s.
In the second co-feature: Quebec, Canada’s former WBA Light Middleweight Champion Joachim Alcine returned to action after his first round KO loss thirteen months ago to battle even after eight rounds with Tilton, New Hampshire’s Jose “Stinger” Medina. The judges scores were announced 78-75 Alcine, 78-74 Medina with the third judge calling it even at 76 apiece. Alcine moves on at 32-2-1, 19Ko’s while Medina records his third draw at 14-9-3, 6Ko’s.
On the undercard: Undefeated New Haven, Connecticut super bantamweight Luis “The KO Kid” Rosa kept his zero with a 59-55 times three six round unanimous decision over Lakewood, Colorado’s Shawn “Bones” Nichols. Rosa improves to 8-0, 5Ko’s while “Bones” dropping his third straight slips under .500 at 5-6, 5Ko’s
Louisiana’s undefeated heavyweight prospect, Kelvin “Price is Right” Price used a heavy jab and powerful combination to dismantle Myrtle Beach, South Carolina’s Joseph Rabotte over six claiming a 60-55, 60-54 times two unanimous decision. price improves to 11-0, 6Ko’s while Rabotte falls to 11-17-1, 3Ko’s.
Dorchester, Mass. Jr. welterweight Gabriel Duluc claimed his second pro win with a solid 40-36 shut out four round decision over Springfield, Mass. veteran opponent Noel Garcia. Duluc moves to 2-0, 1Ko while Garcia o a serious slide drops his ninth straight crashing to 2-11-1, 1Ko.
New York, NY female heavyweight Sonya Lamonakis battled Wilson, North Carolina’s Tiffany Woodard through six action packed rounds earning a tightly contested majority decision. the judges scores were announced 59-55, 58-56 Lamonakis and the third judge calling it even at 57-57. Lamonakis remains unbeaten at 6-0, 1Ko while Woodard drops to 4-5-1, 3Ko’s.
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Angulo Convinces Gomez to Stay Down in One!
By: David Colon
August 20th, Nido Sport Center, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico: Newly signed “Golden Boy” middleweight contender Alfredo “Perro” Angulo returned to action 13 months since destroying Joachim Alcine in one with a similar result when Bloomfield, New Mexico’s Joseph Gomez found himself on the occupational end of a volley of “Perro” punches that to the disdain of the lively audience convinced the overmatched Gomez to stay down forcing referee Jose Cobian to call it a night.
Angulo unbeaten in his last five all coming by way of KO since his controversial loss to Kermit Cintron May 2009 advances to 20-1, 17Ko’s while Gomez drops to 17-5-1, 8Ko’s.
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Andrade Wins a Snoozer as Lundy Gets Up to Stop Diaz!
By: Phil Kane
(August 19th) In the main event of a Billy Reese, Wild Bill's Boxing, Bobby Hitz, Hiz Boxing and Art Pelullo’s Banner Promotions co-production at the Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, Indiana jr. middleweight Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade a 2008 U.S. Olympian won a lopsided ten round unanimous decision over “Contender Series” veteran Grady Brewer.
The 23 year old Andrade used his superior hand and foot speed to jab and baffle the 40 year old Brewer who was never able to close the space allowing “Boo Boo” to jab his way to a boring 98-92, 99-91 times two unanimous decision for his fourteenth straight win against nine Ko’s since turning pro in 2008 while Brewere who entered after an upset ko win over Fernando Guerrero in his last outing falls to 28-13, 16ko’s.
In the co-feature 35 year old former WBC Lightweight Champion David Diaz lost his chance at one more title run when Philadelphia’s 27 year old “Hammerin” Hank Lundy after winning the first three rounds had to pick himself up off the canvas in round four and go on to stop Diaz in round six.
Round four started with Lundy continuing to stick and move beating Diaz to the punch leaving Diaz cut over his right eye. Then about a minute into round four Diaz countered Lundy’s late uppercut with a solid right dropping the speedy Philly fighter. Lundy made it upright but had to endure a Diaz onslaught until final answering with a series of combinations to Diaz head closing the round.
Lundy appearing to have totally recovered went right back to work picking his shots targeting Diaz eye prompting the ringside physician to stop the action to check Diaz eye. Sensing the urgency around the cut Diaz went out full bore pressing the action closing round five.
Fighting now with one eye bloodied Diaz found himself on the receiving end of most of lundy’s punches until Lundy dumped Diaz with a heavy left forcing referee Gerald Scott to stop the bout at 0:37 of round six. With the victory Lundy held onto his NABF Lightweight belt advancing to 21-1-, 11Ko’s while Diaz drops to 36-4-1, 17Ko’s.
On the undercard: Russian featherweight Evgeny Gradovich won a 80-72 times three unanimous decision over providence, Rhode Island’s Robert “Don’t Lose” DaLuz.
Chicago former WBC Light Heavyweight Champion now fighting at cruiserweight Montell “Ice”Griffin recorded an eight round shut out decision over Youngstown, Ohio’s DeAndrey Abron.
Chicago light middleweight Joe “Bazooka” Linenfelser ran Hammond, Indiana’s own Ruben Galvan winless streak to ten with a 40-36, 39-37, times two four round unanimous decision.
Lafayette, Louisiana light welterweight Chris Singleton won a 39-36, 38-37, 40-36 unanimous decision over Toledo Ohio’s Gabriel Morris.
Chicago super middleweight Mike Kurzeja eld on to his zero with a 40-36 times three unanimous decision over Sydney, Ohio’s Jeremy Wood.
LA lightweight Yakubu “Black Mamba” Amidu gave Toledo, Ohio’s Martin Tucker his eight straight loss stopping the Toledo, Ohio’s fighter in the third round of their scheduled four rounder.
In super featherweight action Dwayne Wisdom won his pro debut stopping Chicago’s Paulie Settepani in the third round of their scheduled four rounder.
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Seda and Pedraza Victorious “Under Fire”
By: Alfonso Perez
August 19th, the Auditorio Juan "Pachin" Vicens in Ponce, Puerto Rico: In the main event of Gary Shaw and Universal Promotions “Under Fire” hometown super flyweight Cesar Seda, Jr. blanked Mexico’s Jose “Cacho’ Silveira over ten rounds winning a 100-90 times three unanimous decision.
Seda’s agility and quick hands allowed him to score with big combinations to “Cacho’s” head and body proving too much for Silveira as Seda took every round. Seda improves to 21-1, 15Ko’s while Silveira drops to 12-4, 4ko’s.
In the co-feature: Lightweight José "Sniper" Pedraza was finally forced to go the distance against Yauco Pedro Salcedo but the rising star having won his first three bouts by KO thoroughly dominated the action grabbing a 60-54 times three shut out victory to advance to 4-0, 3ko’s while Salcedo losing his fourth in a row falls to 3-5, 2Ko’s.
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Now Back at Welterweight!
Matthew Hatton Coasts Over Abramenka 
By: Ian Webb
August 19th, Tower Circus, Blackpool, England: After an unsuccessful attempt at the vacant WBC Light middleweight Title against Mexican phenom Saul Alvarez in March, Matthew “Magic” Hatton returned to welterweight and his winning ways claiming the vacant IBF International Welterweight Title with a convincing twelve round unanimous decision over Grodno, Belarus previously unbeaten Andre Abramenka.
After a slow start but still doing enough to take the early rounds Hatton picked it up in round four landing some big right hands taking control of the bout.
In round six saw Hatton suffered a deep cut over his left eye from an accidental clash of heads but it did not appear to effect in the rounds to come.
Hatton continued his attack building a substantial lead until round ten after several warnings “Magic” was deducted a point for low blows. Playing it safe Hatton coasted in the final two rounds going on earning his 42nd pro win with a 118-110, 118-109 times two unanimous decision.
In the semi main event: Blackpool, Lancashire’s 22 year old cruiserweight Matty “Assasin” Askin remained unbeaten stopping 39 year old Argentinean Juan Manuel Garay with a picture perfect left hook at 2:10 of round four. Askin improves to 11-0, 7Ko’s while Garay dropping his third straight falls to 18-11, 11Ko’s.
In other action: Cruiserweight Mitchell Balker picked himself up off the deck to go on and score a six round decision over Richard Turba. Middleweight Tom Scott won his pro debut with aone sided six round decision over Billy Smith, bantamweight Zhanat Zhakiyanov TKO’ed Anwar Alfadli in five and welterweight Adam Little ruined the pro debut of Liam Griffiths winning a four round decision.
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Perez and Gomez Impress in Star Boxing’s
“Punchin at Paradise”
By: Joe Martin
August 19th, Paradise Theatre, Bronx, New York: In the main event of Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing’s thirteenth edition of “Punchin at Paradise” Newark, New Jersey lightweight Michael “The Artist” Perez made easy work of New York’s Miguel Rodriguez drilling him with a left hook to the liver after the blood left his head and rushed to his liver Rodriguez took dropped to his knees. Rodriguez attempted to get upright but again took a knee allowing referee Steve Willis to complete the Ko count at 0:49 of round one. The 21 year old Perez improves to 14-0-1, 8Ko’s while Rodriguez dropping his third straight falls to 7-4, 3Ko’s.
Bronx, New York’s jr. middleweight Eddie Gomez continued his red hot pro start recording his sixth win in nine months stopping Rochester, New York’s Marcus Hall in one. The talented 18 year old out classed hall with a two handed attack flooring the game Hall three times, the third a crushing left hook to the head forcing referee Harvey Dodd to stop the action at 2:00 of round one. Gomez advances to 6-0, 5Ko’s while Hall drops to 5-4-1, 2Ko’s.
Innthe most entertaining bout of the night Long Islands lightweight Michael "The Nassau Nightmare" Brooks facing his toughest opponent to date mixed a little bit of boxing with a two handed power punching body attack repeatedly forcing Rochester, New York’s Jamell Tyson to lose his mouth piece, resulting in a well deserved point deduction contributing to Brook’s 58-55, 58-55, 57-56 unanimous decision victory. Brooks remained busy forcing the action thwarting any attempts by Tyson to turn the tide. Brooks remains unbeaten at 5-0, 1Ko while Tyson falls to 2-3-1, 1Ko.
Newark, New Jersey welterweight Latwon Halsey and Westbury's Rich Nieves battled to a draw with Halsey starting quickly and Nieves closing hard leaving both fighter 0-0-1 loking for their first pro win.
In light heavyweight action Queens, New York’s Borngod Washington recorded his second win after losing his first eight pro bouts edging Dover, New Jersey’s Todd “The Viking” Eriksson, 39-37 times to “improve” to 2-8 while Ericksson drops to 3-7-2, 1Ko.
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Kimbo Slice Annihilates Debut Opponent!
(August 14th) Last night, on a card promoted by Gary Shaw Productions and Tony Holden Promotions at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma, Street Certified fighting legend Kimbo Slice made a very impressive debut in professional boxing, as he knocked opponent James Wade completely unconscious with a right hook/uppercut in just 10 seconds.
Slice, the former MMA star who gained notoriety with his brutal You Tube-posted street fights, moved his record to 1-0, 1 KO with a punch that left poor Wade draped over the bottom rope like linguine. Paramedics and on-site medical staff were able to revive Wade after a few minutes.
Reminiscent of the "hookercut" that made former heavyweight contender Razor Ruddock famous, Slice brought a half hook/half uppercut to the chin of Wade and he was out before he hit the canvas. "I don't feel like I got completely under the punch," said a humble slice, post-fight. "I don't give myself a good performance in there, but I'm serious about making a run in boxing and I'm headed right back to camp in California."
The crowd in attendance would disagree with Slice's evaluation, as they went absolutely insane at the awesome display of power.
"They love him here," said promoter Gary Shaw. "His ring entrance music was drowned out completely by their cheering. It really made for an exciting atmosphere. That's the electricity Kimbo brings when he fights."
Slice says he enjoyed his time in Miami, Oklahoma, and wishes to give back for their hospitality. "I was touched by the community and my heart went out to Joplin, Missouri, so I'm donating a portion of my purse to the relief fund."
Slice says he's ready to go whenever advisor Jared Shaw says. His next scheduled fight will be on October 15. The site is still being determined.
In undercard action, surging heavyweight prospect Franklin Lawrence of Indianapolis moved his record to 16-2, 11 KOs with a first-round stoppage (2:31) of Arkansas journeyman Marcus Rhode.
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Referee Mora Turn’s SHOWTIMES “Winner Takes All” Bantamweight Final Into a “How Low Can You Go” a 12 Round Controversial Majority Decision!
By: Phil Kane
August 13th, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada: In the final of Showtime's “Winner Takes All” Bantamweight Tournament Mexico’s Abner Mares with the help of a less than steller performance by referee Russell Mora won a hotly contested foul filled twelve round majority decision over Bronx New York’s IBF Bantamweight Champion Joseph “ King Kong” Agbeko.
The action quickly with Mare’s speed showing its influence early with the young Mexican star being credited for a knockdown when hitting Agbeko already on the way down after a slip resulting in a quick 10-8 round.
In round two Mares continued to attack Agbeko’s body but the tough new Yorker appeared to settle in a bit and had a better round.
In round three Mares usually a slow starter continued the pressure attack going to Agbeko’s body and straying low again. Mares out works Agbeko in the round landing a big left hook upstairs.
Round four saw Agbeko use his jab more setting up a big overhand right buckling Mares who then fought cautiously while Agbeko surprisingly didn’t turn up the pressure.
In round five Mares still appearing a bit cautious continued to punch in combination doubling his hook as Agbeko began to throw and land his right with a bit more frequency. Mares couldn’t get out of the round without again going low at the 0:30 second mark getting another warning from referee Mora.
Round six saw Agbeko begin to use his jab more while Mares landed some clean counter rights before an accidental clash of heads opening a small cut on Mares left eye put a lull in the action. Mares goes low again in the closing seconds.
In round seven Agbeko has Mares backing up going to his right hand targeting Mares cut but the young Mexican Olympian continued to answer with quick combinations only to go low again late in the round giving resulting in referee Mora warning Agbeko seconds later for grabbing on.
Round eight was very close round with both Mares and Agbeko throwing a lot of leather with Agbeko closing strong.
Round nine started fast with both fighters throwing power shots and going to the body. About a minute into the round Agbeko complained of a Mares low blow only drawing a warning from referee Mora for pulling Mares down who then turned and half heartedly warned Mares again for throwing low.
In round ten Mares used his jab more as Agbeko appeared to be finding his edge landing a clean right hand left hook combo. Agbeko scored with a big right downstairs then finding an opening began to tag Mare’s with some good uppercuts. Agbeko punching in combination is having a great round when at about the 0:40 mark referee Mora stopped the bout allowing Agbeko a rest for another Mare’s low blow again without making a point deduction. When the action resumed Mares went back to Agbeko’s body fearless of any penalty.
Round eleven saw Mares and Agbeko trade a right for a left with Agbeko adding a good uppercut only to be out done by another “clear” low blow scored by referee Mora as a knockdown.
The twelfth and final round was a tight one with Mares boxing now as if he has the fight in the bag while was Agbeko continued to pressed the action.
When the judges scores were announced 113-113 even, 115-111 two times for Mares Agbeko had to be restrained by his corner from approaching referee Mora sturring him tocall for an immediate rematch and have his team announce they intend to file an official protest on Monday with the IBF.
Mares happy with the win hinted he didn’t want his big night to tarnished went on to say he is open to anything. With the win Mares claims the IBF belt improves to 22-0-1, 13Ko’s while Agbeko slips to 28-3, 22Ko’s.
In the semi main attractions, former WBA Flyweight Champion Eric “Little Hands of Steel” Morel advanced to 45-2, 23ko’s scoring his tenth straight victory when Mexico’s Daniel Quevedo could not answer the bell for round five. Quevedo, falls to 13-12-2, 8Ko’s.
Raymondville, Texas heavyweight Eric Molina claimed the vacant WBC USNBC Heavyweight Title with a third round stoppage of London, Kentucky's “Hitman” Warren Browning. Molina now 18-1, 14Ko’s now having won eighteen straight since dropping his pro debut. Browning, 2-2 in his last four bouts drops to 14-2-1, 9Ko’s.
On the undercard: Light welterweight Angelo Santana TKO’ed Ramzan Adaev in two to claim the vacant WBA Fedecaribe Light Welterweight Title and light welterweight Carlos Molina battled to an eight round draw with Juan Montiel.
Overall the SHOWTIME Bantamweight Tournament was a very exciting successful event only to be marred by the only man in the ring not supposed to effect the action. Mora who claimed the punches were on the line did not account for the numerous warnings without a point deduction only to say that’s how he saw it. The spectacle less Mora’s failure to enforce the low blow rule whether buy interpretation or being out of position unfortunately will be remembered.
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Lopez Catches Kennedy With Out His Tool Bag!
By: Steve Morrow
August 13th, Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey: 24 year old Mexican super bantamweight Alejandro Lopez scored a one sided unanimous decision catching Philly’s previously unbeaten Teon “The Technician” Kennedy without his tool bag claiming the NABA Super Bantamweight Title.
The action started as a chess match with each fighter feeling the other out until round three when Lopez keeping it simple used some good movement, quick hands throwing straight punches to begin to take control.
In round four Kennedy started a body attack attempting to slow Lopez down but it wasn’t enough as the slick moving Mexican stayed behind an educated jab, shooting straight shots while playing his angles then turning shots underneath going on to control the second half of the bout earning a 117-111, 117-111, 115-113 upset unanimous decision.
The slick light handed Lopez improves to 22-2, 7Ko’s while Kennedy suffering his first defeat falls to 17-1-, 7Ko’s.
On the undercard: Philly unbeaten lightweight Karl Dargan kept his zero dropping, battering then stopping Tucson, Arizona’s Juan Suazo when Suazo’s corner tossed I the towel prompting referee Benjy Esteves Jr. to stop the action at 1:20 of round six of the scheduled eight rounder.
Unbeaten Cuban welterweight Yordenis Ugas remained unbeaten outscoring Dallas, Texas Fernando Rodriguez over six.
Glassboro, New Jersey’s unbeaten super middleweight Derrick “Take It to the Bank” Webster controlled the action for four rounds outpointing Cleveland’s Romaro”The Saint” Johnson.
Puerto Rico undefeated featherweight Camilo Perez made quick work of Milwaukee James Owens ending it at 1:43 of round two of the scheduled four rounder.
In a cruiserweight slug fest Philadelphia‘s Pedro Martinez floored Paterson, New Jersey’s Elvin Sanchez three times enroute to a 38-35 times three four round unanimous decision.
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Katsidis Returns to Winning Ways with 3rd Round TKO
By: Ian Webb
August 13th, Gold Coast Convention Centre, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia: Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia’s former WBO lightweight champion Michael “The Great” Katsidis moved up to light welterweight to put an end to his two bout losing streak stopping Mexico’s Michael Lozada with a vicious body shot at 2:18 of the third round. Katsidis moves to 28-4, 23Ko’s while the on again off again Lozado falls to 38-9-1, 30Ko’s.
In the co-feature Hervey Bay, Queensland’s middleweight Jarrod “Left Jab” Fletcher was forced to battle Dagohoy, Bohol, Philippines Arnel Tinampay through eight bloody rounds with both fighters cut from accidental clashing of heads to earn a tough eight round unanimous decision. Fletcher remains unbeaten at 9-0, 7Ko’s while Tinampay falls to 17-13-1, 5Ko’s.
In the cards biggest upset featherweight Jack “The Assassin” Asis pounded Montebello, California’s Nestor Rocha in the second round prompting a towel from the visiting American’s corner causing referee Cyril Cairns to call it in round two of the scheduled ten rounder. Asis recrds his third straight win since dropping five in a row to improve to 24-18-4, 13ko’s while Rocha drops to 23-3, 8Ko’s.
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Barrett Upsets Tua in New Zealand!
By: Jeff Ridge August 13th, Telstra Clear Events Centre, Manukau City, New Zealand: In a rematch of their 2010 draw Queens New York 40 year old heavyweight Monte “Two Gunz” Barrett out pointed South Auckland, New Zealand’s 38 year old David “Tuaman” Tua enough through eleven rounds to survive a last round knockdown and grab a 114-113, 115-112, 115-112 twelve round unanimous decision. Barrett winless in his last five improves to 35-9-2, 20Ko’s ruining any chance of Tua return to the main stream dropping him to 52-4-2, 43Ko’s. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Cintron Stays Alive with Quick Return Win Over Smith!
By: David Colon August 12th, Ameristar Casino, Saint Charles, Missouri: Former IBF Welterweight Champion Kermit “Killer” Cintron kept his career alive with a ten round unanimous decision over Miami, Florida’s Antwone “The Truth” Smith. Cintron who suffered a circus like loss to Paul Williams May last year following it up with another disappointing ten round decision loss to red hot Carlos Molina just last month put together ten solid rounds of boxing to out work and out point Smith to earn a workman like 98-92, 97-93, 96-94 unanimous decision. Cintron won the early rounds but Smith closed the fight hard keeping the battle on the inside. Despite Cintron never going into “Killer” mode he did enough to hold on in what was a very closely contested contest. Cintron stays alive at 33-4-1, 28Ko’s while Smith slips to 20-3-1, 12Ko’s. On the undercard: St. Louis lightweight Dannie Williams used his superior hand and foot speed to counter and floor Ensenada, Baja California’s Antonio “El Bazooka” Cervantes in round one beating him to the punch in most of the action before landing a crushing overhand right in round four to Cervantes jaw dumping him for a quick referee Steve Smoger wave out ending it at 1;05 of round four. In other action: Welterweight Keandre Gibson floored Lawrence Hughes in rounds two and three enroute to a 60-51, 59-53, 60-52 six round unanimous decision, heavyweight Todd Brown Ko’ed Alonzo Toney in two, middleweight Nathan Kempa stopped Tim Franklin at 1:32 of round three of their four rounder and welterweight Troy White stopped Dean McBaine in the first round of their scheduled four rounder. ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Always Looking for a Good Fight Luis “Yori Boy” Campas Wins His 99th to Celebrate His 40th Birthday! By: David Colon (August 6th) Gimnasio Municipal, Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico: Former IBF Light Middleweight Champion Luis “Yori Boy” Campas, who has battled the likes of Felix Trinidad, Raul Marquez, Fernando Vargas, Oba Carr, Tony Ayala Jr; Oscar De La Hoya, John Duddy, Hector Camacho, Saul Roman, Rogelio Medina continues to prove he is always ready for a good fight celebrating his 40th birthday with a third round stoppage of 33 year old Argentine Marcelo Alejandro Rodriguez. Campas pounded Rodriguez with punches in bunches until the Argentines corner had seen enough throwing in the towel at 2:23 of round three. Campas on a seven bout win streak since dropping a ten round split decision to Hector Camacho Jr. October 2009 claims the WBA Fedelatin Middleweight Title and improves to 99-15-1, 78Ko’s while Rodriguez eight bout win streak ends at 54-18, 39Ko’s. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paris “Ices” Coleman in 7!By: Joe Martin (August 5th, Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California: In the main event of Gary Shaw Productions the trash talk ended and Detroit, Michigan unbeaten jr. welterweight Vernon “The Iceman” Paris proved action speaks louder than words pounding Baltimore, Maryland’s Tim “The Pitbull” Coleman to the body for six rounds then ending the action with a solid left to the body in round seven. Both fighters started fast but Paris appeared to in it for the long hall while Coleman loading up on big single shots appeared to be looking to go home early. Coleman scored with a big right early rocking Paris the added another near the end of the round but Paris would close well scoring with a driving left hook to the body and adding a straight right at the bell rocking Coleman. Round two “The Pitbull” would stay the bomber landing another big right early while Paris stuck to a solid body attack landing another hook to the mid section. Coleman would remain looking for the one big shot while Paris behind a pawing jab would add rights and lefts to the body. Round three saw Paris begin to turn the tide sticking with his body attack but mixing in some clean shots upstairs. Round four saw much of the same as “The PitBull” remained the aggressor but Paris was landing the cleaner sharper shots. The action picked up in round five as Coleman attempted to make his mark but the rugged Paris answering with crisp combinations as “The PitBull” began to show signs of fading. In round six Coleman attempted to hide behind his lead shoulder but “The Iceman” would break through twice flooring Coleman with ripping body shots. Round seven started and Coleman was keeping his right hand home to protect his side early but Paris would remain patient waiting for his opportunity driving another left deep “icing” “The PitBull” at 2:37 of round seven. Paris claiming the USBA Light Welterweight Title advanced to 25-0, 15Ko’s while Coleman drops to 19-2-1, 5Ko’s. In the semi main attraction Glendale, California’s jr. lightweight Art “Lionheart” Hovhannesyan and Mexico’s former IBF Champion Cristobal “Lacandón” Cruz battled with Cruz being the busier fighter and Hovhannesyan scoring the cleaner punches when after an accidental clash of heads in round four Cruz was cut on his forehead over his right eye under California rules the bout was sent to the judges scorecards. The scores were announced judge Ray Corona calling it 39-37 for Cruz, judge Gwen Adair had it 39-37 for Hovhannesyan while judge Max DeLuca called it even at 38-38 resulting in a technical draw. Hovhannesyan remains unbeaten at 14-0-2, 8Ko’s while Cruz settling for his second technical draw in his last three bouts finishes at 39-12-3, 23Ko’s. In other action Guilderland, New York light welterweight Michael “The Baby Faced Beast” Faragon out worked, out classed Memphis, Tennessee’s Ira Terry pounding him with vicious combinations forcing referee Raul Caiz Sr. to end the beat down at 2:32 of round two. Faragon improves to 16-0, 7Ko’s while Terry falls to 24-6, 14Ko’s. Cuban featherweight contender Luis “La Estrella” Franco kept is zero working over Mexico’s sturdy Adolfo “El Terror” Landeros through four convincing referee Raul Caiz Sr. he had seen enough ending it at 3:00 of round four. Franco advances to 10-0, 6Ko’s as Landros evens aout at 21-21-2, 10Ko’s. ________________________________________________________________________________________Banal By Technical Decision Over Cave!By: Marciel Rolando July 30th, Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines: Hometown AJ “Bazooka” Banal successfully defended his WBO Asia Pacific Bantamweight Title for the third time in an anything goes bout with Canada’s Tyson “Prince of Hali” Cave. In the battle of southpaws Banal the aggressor chasing a taunting, clowning Cave for most of the bout landing the cleaner shots but never able to land the “Bazooka” round he wanted. Cave mostly defensive drew boos from the crowd continually turning his back to Banal. Cave would continue to grapple and push and in round five Banal was cut over his right eye after an accidental clash of heads. The bloody Banal would pick up the pace stalking Cave who had comfortably assumed the role of the artful dodger. Then after three more rounds of catch if you can the ringside doctor stopped the bout at 2:32 of round eight due to the heavy bleeding from the cut over Banal’s right eye sending it to the judges score cards which were announced 79-73, 78-74, times two all for Banal. Banal retains his title climbing to 25-1-1, 19Ko’s while Cave falls to 15-2, 5Ko’s. On the undercard: light welterweight Romeo Jakosalem floored Eusebio Baluarte twice in round one on the way to a first round TKO win, super bantamweight Michael Domingo retired Richard Samosir in six, minimumweight Jonathan Refugio won an eight round unanimous decision over Jomar Cordinillo, bantamweight Albert Pagara Ko’ed Jaime Alin Jr. in two, featherweight Jun Entor won a four round majority decision over Cris Leon and super featherweight Ryan Maano stopped Yoshinobu Arai in one. _____________________________________________________________________________________________World Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov Explodes for 9th Round TKO of Danny Santiago By: Bob Trieger (July 29th) – World Boxing Association (“WBA”) and International Boxing Association (“IBA”) World Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov unloaded a 23-punche explosion on three-time world title challenger Danny “The Bronx Bomber” Santiago in the ninth round, when the fight was stopped by referee Tony Weeks, in tonight’s mainevent that aired live on TeleFutura’s “Sólo Boxeo Tecate” from South Point Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. “I didn’t count the punches,” Shumenov said after the fight, “but I could have thrown more.” “Fire& Fury” was promoted by KZ Event Productions (the Shumenov brothers –Beibut and Chingis – own and operate the Las Vegas-based KZ Event Productions) in association with Golden Boy Promotions, Don Chargin Productions, GuiltyBoxing and South Point Hotel Casino, and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate and AT&T. Shumenov (12-1, 8 KOs) systematically broke-down a game Santiago (31-5-1, 19 KOs), WBA No. 15, using his jab and going to the body in the early rounds. “It definitely wasn’t like I expected,” Shumenov commented about the start of his third successful title fight. “He specifically prepared for my style. I knew he was tough but not that tough. He’s durable and can take good punches. I developed a blister on my right foot in the third round that made it hard for me to maneuver. I couldn’t put my combinations together because I was uncomfortable.” Former world light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal watched the fight from ringside.“He said he wanted to fight me in Canada,” Shumenov said after speaking with Pascal in the ring. “I said he was from Canada, I’m from Kazakhstan, so let’sfight in Las Vegas where all champions dream of fighting. Pascal, Cloud, Dawson……I’m ready for anybody!” “Shumenov is a great fighter,” Santiago remarked. “He has a good, sound technique. My eye swelled and got worse and I had trouble seeing the punches at the end. I thought I could have gone longer but, you live by the sword, you die by the sword.” Undefeated WBA FEDALATIN Welterweight Champion Ravshan Hudaynazarov (15-0, 12 KOs), rated No, 9 by the WBA, successfully defended his title belt via a one-sided, unanimous 10-round decision (99-91, 99-91, 98-92) versus Hector “The Hurricane”Munoz (19-6-1, 12 KOs). Unbeaten WBA International Light Heavyweight Champion Gayrat Ahmedov (17-0-1, 11 KOs), rated No. 2 by the WBA, used a relentless body attack to pitch a complete shutout, winning all eight rounds (80-72 three times) against Billy Bailey. Hudaynazarov and Ahmedov are both members of KZ Event Productions table. Lightweight Juan Suazo (8-4-3, 5 KOs) upset local favorite Ramon Montano (17-10-2) by way of a six-round decision in a war. Exciting Las Vegas super featherweight “Lightning” Lonnie Smith (14-2-2, 10 KOs) scored a win by third-round TKO when Eduardo “Lalo” Arcos (16-5-1, 13 KOs) was unable to continue. Hot super featherweight Joel Diaz (5-0, 4 KOs) remained unbeaten, stopping Esteban“Junglehead” Nichol (3-2, 3 KOs) in the opening round. Russian cruiserweight Medzhid Bektemirov (6-0, 5 KOs) remained undefeated but he had to go the distance for the first time as pro for a win by four-round split decision against Chad “TKO” Davis. Full Results: CRUISERWEIGHTS Medzhiad Bektemirov (6-0, 5 KOs), Houston, TXWDEC4 (40-36, 39-37, 37-39)Chad Davis (3-9, 0 KOs), Phoenix, AZ LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS Beibut Shumenov (12-1, 8 KOs), Las Vegas, NV WTKO 9 (0:46) Danny Santiago (31-5, 19 KOs), Ocala, FL (Shumenov retained WBA & IBA World Light Heavyweight titles) Gayrat Ahmedov (17-0-1, 11 KOs), Las Vegas, NV WDEC8 (80-72, 80-72, 80-72)Billy Bailey (11-12, 4 KOs), Bakersfield, CA (Ahmedov retained WBA International Light Heavyweight title) WELTERWEIGHTS Ravshan Hudaynazarov (15-0, 12 KOs), Las Vegas, NVWDEC10 (99-91, 99-91, 98-93) Hector Munoz (19-6-1, 12 KOs), Albuquerque, NM (Hudaynazarov retained WBA FEDALATIN title) LIGHTWEIGHTS Juan Suazo (8-4-3, 5 KOs), Tucson, AZ WDEC6 (60-54, 59-55, 58-56) Ramon Montano (17-10-2, 2 KOs), Las Vegas, NV SUPER FEATHERWEIGHTS Lonnie Smith (14-2-2, 10 KOs), Las Vegas, NVWTKO3 (3:00) Eduardo Arcos (16-5-1, 13 KOs), Tijuana, Baja, Mexico Joel Diaz (5-0, 3 KOs), Palmdale, CAWTKO1 (2:20). Esteban Nichol (3-2, 3 KOs), Denver, CO. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wach Stops McBride in Four!By: Joe Martin July 29th, Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut: In the main event of Jimmy Burchfields Classic Entertainment and Sports “Heat Wave” unbeaten Polish heavyweight Mariusz “The Viking” Wach scored a dramatic one punch fourth round KO of Brockton, Massachusetts Kevin “The Clones Colossus” McBride the last fighter to stop “Iron” Mike Tyson. Wach appearing the better conditioned fighter started quickly outworking the 296lb McBride scoring big straight rights flooring McBride in the fourth round where he laid until being taken from the ring by stretcher. In the semi main event New Haven middleweight Elvin Ayala countered last minute replacement Derrick “Superman” Findley looking for a phone booth for ten rounds claiming the vacant WBC USNBC Middleweight Title. Ayala advances to 23-5-1, 11Ko’s while Finley falls to 18-5, 11Ko’s. On the undercard: Polish heavyweight Artur Spzilka arrested for his involvement in a disturbance during the October 2009 Golota / Adamek IBF Title fight weigh-in resulting in an eighteen month prison sentence returned to the US winning his second fight since being released from prison with a first round blow out of Philadelphia’s David Williams at 1:53 of round one. Former WBA Lightweight and Welterweight Champion Jose Antonio Rivera recorded his third straight win with an eight round 79-73, 80-72, 80-72 unanimous decision over Portland, Oregon’s Paul Mpendo, Providence, Rhode Island middleweight Thomas Falowo remained unbeaten stopping Ohio’s Russ Niggemyer in two, New Bedford, Massachusetts welterweight Johnathan Vazquez battled even with Lawrence, Massachussetts Agustine Mauras, New Haven welterweight Edwin Soto finished Delaware’s Michael Denby in three, Akron, Ohio Josh Harris stopped Worcester, Mass. Jose Torres in one, New Haven, super middleweight Greg McCoy out pointed Worcester, Mass. Ralph Johnson 38-37, 38-36 times two and Warwick, Rhode Island super middleweight Keith Kozlin fought to a 40-3638-38 times two majority draw with Woonsocket, Rhode Islands Reynaldo Rodriguez.___________________________________________________________________________________________________Billy “The Kid” Dib Wins IBF Featherweight TitleBy: Ian Webb July 29th, Olympic Park Sports Centre in Homebush, New South Wales, Australia: Aussie favorite featherweight Billy "The Kid" Dib won the to win the vacant IBF Featherweight Title with a one sided unanimous decision over Mexico’s Jorge “Baby Face” Lacierva. “The Kid” doing what he does best stayed behind a solid defense working and an accurate jab counter punching and matching Lacierva in all exchanges including an all out assault by Lacierv to earn a well deserved 119-109, 118-109 115-112 unanimous decision and the vacant IBF Featherweight title. Dib unbeaten in his last twelve since dropping his only bout to Steven Luevano October 2008 improves to 32-1, 19Ko’s while Lacierva’s seven bout in streak comes to an end leaving “Baby Face” at 39-8-6, 26Ko’s. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Tyson Punches Out Heavy Duty Ratings (July 25th) Tyson Fury proved on Saturday night that he's not only the new star of World boxing after winning the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles but also a major ratings puller for Channel 5. Channel 5 executives were left thrilled by 6ft 9' Fury's sensational performance in the victory over Dereck Chisora at Wembley Arena which attracted a peak audience figure of 3m viewers - demonstrating once again the appeal of boxing to the public. British and Commonwealth champion Fury is now ready to become a global star with not only Channel 5 but American broadcasters eager to screen his future fights. Fury's promoter Mick Hennessy believes the victory over Chisora is just the start of a great journey for the 22-year-old right to the top of world boxing. Hennessy said: "The figures for Channel 5 were fantastic and I have to give great credit to Channel 5 because they listened to me and they believed in me when I told them about Tyson, unlike other broadcasters. "When I promoted the World title fight between Carl Froch and Jean Pascal the figures were roughy 2.9m and that was a World title on ITV with a big build-up. This is just the start for Tyson, he's a winner in the ring and he's a winner with the public sitting at home wanting to see a proper fighter and a guy who has the charisma to entertain them. "The future is looking very bright for Tyson, we want him to win the Irish title next and then the European title and Channel 5 now have the opportunity to bring those fights to an even bigger audience. Nobody in British boxing is getting this amount of people watching their fights. Towards the end of the fight it recorded the highest veiwing figures and was the most watched program on British television." To watch (click here)_____________________________________________________________________________________________ “Something Old / Something New” Results Juan Dominguez Claims NYS Bantamweight Title, McMorrow Suprises Olsezwski! By: Joe Martin June 24th, Cordon Bleu, Woodhaven, NY: In the main event of New Legend Boxing and Old World Boxing’s “Something Old Something New” fight card Brooklyn, New York’s bantamweight Juan “Baby Tito” Dominguez out classed, out worked and out pointed Puerto Rico’s Arturo “Sonic” Santiago over eight claiming the vacant New York State Bantamweight title. Dominguez who controlled the action both in the lead and on the counter scored with clean combinations through seven breaking Santiago down in the eighth and final round flooring “Sonic” twice just falling short of the Ko win only to claim a 80-70, 79-73 times two unanimous decision and the NYS Bantamweight belt. The 25 year old Dominguez remains unbeaten moving to 8-0, 5Ko’s while the tough Santiago falls to 7-3-1, 4Ko’s. In the semi main event San Carlos, California’s Melissa McMorrow upset 42 year old Eileen “The Hawaiian Mongoose” Olszewski to claim the vacant New York State Female Flyweight Title winning a closely contested eight round split decision. The action was tight with McMorrow the aggressor thru most of the eight rounds earning her the edge when the judges scores were announced it 78-74 Olszewski then 78-74 and 79-73McMorrow. The win advances McMorrow to 5-2-3 while Olszewski drops to 7-3. On the undercard: New York State Welterweight champion, Martin Wright stopped LA’s Carlos Cisneros in six, New York’s “Lil Big Man” lightweight Jonathan Cuba battled the Dominican Republic’s Ariel Duran to a draw, popular welterweight Tommy “The Razor” Rainone cut out a six round unanimous decision over Laurel, Maryland’s Norman Allen, Schenectady, New York jr welterweight Bryan “The Brick” Abraham TKo’ed Brooklyn’s Scott Burrell in three, NY lightweight Edward Valdez out pointed Brooklyn’s George Santiago over four and Long Island’s favorite “Lefty” jr. welterweight Michael Brooks remained unbeaten 4-0, 1Ko winning a four round unanimous decision over Puerto Rico’s Mateo Acosta. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Khan Lowers the Boom on Judah in Five, Plus Full Card Results! By: Carl Evers July 23rd, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada: In the main event of Golden Boy Promotions “Attack and Conquer” Bolton, UK’s WBA Super World Light Welterweight Champion Amir “King” Khan added the IBF Light Welterweight Title to his collection with a fifth round stoppage of Brooklyn New York’s Zab “Super” Judah. Khan appearing the bigger quicker fighter started fast continually beating Judah a southpaw to the punch keeping him on the defense taking away the New Yorker’s big left hand. Judah seemed to be bothered by an accidental head butt in the first round. In round two Khan continued the attack out working Judah who defensively would make Khan miss a lot pulling back or ducking low but would find himself out of position to counter. In round three Judah appeared to want to become more aggressive but the quicker handed Khan continued to get of first landing clean hooks and straight right hands. Round four was more of the same with Khan moving a little now changing directions mixing it up a bit. Khan backed Judah to the ropes with a big right then opening up with a quick volley while Judah appeared to be thinking it over. Round five saw Khan in control scoring with quick combinations then catching Judah with a heavy straight right causing Judah to grab on. Khan then stepped around ripping a right uppercut to Judah’s mid section dropping him in apparent pain to be counted out counted out by referee Vic Drakulich at 2:47 of round five. Judah did spring up after appearing to hear the count of ten mildly protesting the stoppage claiming he was struck low. A replay did show Khan’s shot on the belt line which would have to be fair game as his trunks covered his belly. The uppercut was more of a demonstration of what was to come as Judah had not answers for the dominant Brit. Judah, who appeared a step behind Khan said he thought the referee was giving him an eight count allowing him to recover from a low blow and was confused when the fight was stopped but would leave it to the fans to decide. Khan now the proud owner of the WBA and IBF Jr. Welterweight belts, winning his last eight since suffering his only loss a first round KO to Breidis Prescott September 2008 improves to 26-1, 18Ko’s. Judah falls to 41-7, 28Ko’s ending a five bout win streak since losing a nine round technical decision to Joshua Clottey August 2008. Khan kept his end following his trainer Freddie Roach's plans to beat Judah, get Bradley to clean up the light welterweight division then move up to welterweight after Floyd Mayweather.In the semi main attraction Brooklyn super middleweight Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillen did the hammering battering Tarvis Simms late replacement Jason “The Hammer” Lehoullier through five until despite never being down Lehoullier’s corner tossed in the towel stopping the unnecessary punishment at 1:38 of round five. Quillen climbs to 25-0, 19Ko’s while Lehoullier winless in his last seven drops to 21-6-1, 8Ko’s. On the undercard: Unbeaten Capitol Heights, Maryland featherweight Gary Russell Jr. won his fourth bout of 2011 outclassing Chicago’s Eric “El Loco” Estrada through six with sharp combination punching dropping him in the seventh enroute to an eight round one sided 80-71 times three unanimous decision. Austin, Texas middleweight James “The Mandingo Warrior” Kirkland won his second straight bout since his surprising first round TKO loss to Nobuhiro Ishida in April stopping Michigan’s Alexis “Hurricane” Hloros in round two. The aggressive Kirkland a southpaw came out charging getting hit with some clean shots but battled through dropping “The Hurricane” twice in round one before ending the “Hurricanes” night with a heavy right hook at 0:25 of round two. Kirkland back under the tutelage of Anne Wolfe avances to 29-1, 26Ko’s while Hloros falls to 15-4-2, 11Ko’s. Philly heavyweight Bryant Jennings duplicated his February his six round pounding of Chicago’s Theron Johnson this time dropping him with a big hook in round four earning him a 59-54, 60-53 times two unanimous decision. In a battle of light punching super middleweights Josiah Judah the younger brother of Zab squeezed out a close 58-56, 59-55, 57-57, six round majority decision over Atlantic City, New Jersey’s Rafal Jastrzebski to advance to 10-1-1, 2Ko’s while Jastrzebski drops to 4-7-1, 1Ko. Santa Ana, California’s hot super featherweight Ronny Rios took 72 seconds to bang out Mexico’s Noe “El Chamaco” Lopez, Jr. doing the damage with a relentless two handed body attack forcing a stoppage at 1:12 of round one. Rios just 21 improves to 15-0, 7Ko’s while Lopez falls to 7-9, 4ko’s. LA”s transplanted Irishman lightweight Jamie “The Nuisance” Kavanagh put in a blue collar night of work out classing Colorado’s game but over matched Marcos Herrera over six recording a 60-54, 60-53, 59-54 unanimous decision to improve to 8-0, 3ko’s while Herrera dropping his fifth straight evens out at 6-6-1, 2Ko’s. ________________________________________________________________________________________________Fury Dominates Chisora in “Big Brawl”By: Ian Webb July 23rd, Wembley Arena, Wembley, London, United Kingdom: In the “Big Brawl to Settle it All” Wilmslow, Cheshire UK’s 23 year old, 6’9” heavyweight Tyson Fury claimed both the British and Commonwealth Heavyweight titles with a one sided twelve round beating of Finchley, London’s 27 year old “Del Boy” Dereck Chisora. Fury put all the trash talk aside and when he wasn’t dodging Chisora’s wild winging shots he was countering the “Del Boy” or picking him apart with his jab. Chisora attempted to come on in the end but it was too little too late and the judges scores were read 118-111, 117-112 times two all for Fury improving him to 15-0, 10Ko’s and opening up a shot at Wladamir Klitschko. At 27 Chisora suffering his first pro loss falls to 14-1, 9Ko’s. In the semi main event British Light Welterweight Champion Ashley “Treasure” Theophane defended his crown cutting up then stopping Wales, Jason “Power” Cook with a left hook to the body in round ten of their scheduled twelve rounder. Theophane advances to 30-4-1, 8Ko’s as Cook slips to 28-4-1, 14Ko’s. In other action: light middleweight Ryan Toms TKO’ed Pat McAleese in four for the BBBofC Southern Area Light Middleweight Title, light middleweight Peter Vaughan out pointed Phill Fury over eight, bantamweight Kid Galahad decisioned Pavels Senkovs over six, light welterweight Phil Gill battled to a draw with Mo Khaled after six, middleweight Lee Markham won his pro debut outscoring Matt Scriven over four and light welterweight Bobby George stopped Tamao Dwyer in the final round of their four rounder. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dirrell Goes Low Stoppings Engle in Two!By: Carol Whiting July 22nd, Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California: In the main event of a Gary Shaw Productions fight card Flint, Michigan super middleweight Anthony Dirrell “Dogged” Saint Louis, “Hitman” Kevin Engel in round two rounds. Dirrel started fast using his superior hands and foot speed switching stances mesmerizing Engle just long enough to score with quick combinations. In round two Dirrel appeared to sit down on his punches switched to an orthodox stance flooring Engle with a slid one-two. Then at the 1:44 mark referee Lou Moret counted out the ready to go Engle who was dropped against the ropes from a Dirrell left which strayed low. Call it what you may but Engle was going out tonight Dirrell had his number in all phases of the bout. Dirrell recording his third straight KO in 2011 improves to 23-0, 20Ko’s while Engle dropping his three of his last four falls to 18-5, 15Ko’s. East LA welterweight Aaron Martinez upset Winter Haven Florida previously unbeaten Joseph Elegele flooring him in round one, then after an accidental clash of heads in rounds two and eight leaving Martinez with a large cut on his forehead the bout was sent to the judges scorecards. When the judges scorecards were announced Martinez was awarded a 76-75, 77-74 times two technical decision. Martinez advances to 15-1-1, 3Ko’s while Elegele suffering his first defeat slips to 12-1, 10Ko’s. On the undercard: light middleweight Julian Williams scored a 60-54, 60-54, 59-55 six round unanimous decision over Raul Rodriguez, super bantamweight Roman Morales dropped Juan Tepoz twice in found one on the way to a first round KO, middleweight Kurtiss Colvin TKO’ed Cleveland Ishe in three, middleweight Dushane Crooks decisioned Greg Baca over four and middleweight DonYil Livingston floored Cameron Allen twice in round four enroute to a fourth round KO. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Antonio Tarver Blows Out Aussie Danny Green for IBO Title! Code placeholder<iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/VdchAVdb9Jk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>July 20th, Entertainment Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: After suffering back to back losses to light heavyweight “Bad” Chad Dawson, 42 year old former world light heavyweight champion and SHOWTIME boxing analyst Antonio "Magic Man" Tarver propelled himself back into relevancy in the cruiserweight division after bludgeoning Aussie Danny “Green Machine” Green in nine to capture the International Boxing Organization Cruiserweight Title. Tarver hurting Green in round one dropped Green down in round two then went to work bludgeoning the Aussie champion in round nine until Green's corner had seen enough and stopped the fight. Tarver entering after winning a lackluster decision over heavyweight prospect Nagy Aguilera October 2010 returned to action ending Danny Green’s ten bout win streak including wins over Roy Jones Jr; Paul Briggs and BJ Flores projecting him into the cruiserweight mix winning the IBO Title. Tarver now 29-6, 20Ko’s two and two in his last four claimed offered Green a rematch but stated he wants to unify the cruiserweight titles held by 35 year old IBF champion Steve “U.S.S” Cunningham, WBC champ Krzysztof Wlodarczyk, 26 year old WBO champion Marco Huck and WBA Champion Guillermo Jones. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Brighton Shore Results: Rosinsky and Melson by Ko, Long Islands Seldin Makes it 2-0! By: Steve McMorrow July 20th, Oceana, Brooklyn, New York: In the main event of Dmitriy Salita Promotions “Brighton Shore” fight card Ozone Park, New York’s unbeaten light heavyweight Will “Will Power” Rosinsky picked himself up from his first trip to the canvas as a pro to quickly dispose of Albuquerque, New Mexico veteran Jose Ramirez. Caught by a sneak right Rosinsky picked himself up from a flash knockdown immediately opening a full blown two handed assault flooring Ramirez forcing referee Benjy Esteves Jr. to stop the bout at 2:20 of round one. Rosinsky improves to 14-0, 8Ko’s while Ramirez drops to 11-12, 6Ko’s. In the co-feature White Plains light middleweight Boyd Melson remained unbeaten whacking out the game Zach Schumach pounding then dropping him twice before referee Steve Willis had seen enough calling it at 2:23 of round two. Melson improves 5-0, 3Ko’s while Schumach falls to 2-3. Dix Hills, Long Island’s 24 year old welterweight Cletus Seldin recorded his second pro win in eleven days flooring Paterson, New Jersey’s mostly defensive Hector Rivera twice enroute to a 40-35 times three unanimous decision. Seldin now 2-0, 1Ko is scheduled to fight again July 30th on a Broadway Boxing card at Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn against an opponent not yet named while Rivera falls to 2-9, 1Ko. Brooklyn lightweight Ian James hammered Selden Long Island’s John Passantino for two rounds before ending the “heavy hitters” pain with a big uppercut at 0:25 of round three. James grabs his first win moving to 1-1, 1Ko while Passantino winless at 0-4, Ko’ed four times should consider another sport or at the least another trainer. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Michael Oliveira’s Return Home a Brazilian Knockout Unbeaten Prospect Wins WBC Latino Middleweight Title! (July 16th) – Undefeated prospect Michael “Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira (15-0, 12 KOs) captured the vacant World Boxing Council Latino middleweight title in tonight’s main event on the “Sao Paulo Fight Night” pro-am card, by way of a sudden sixth-round knockout of Jose“Minquito” Soto (24-8-2, 13 KOs), at Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo. The 21-year-old Oliveira, rated No. 18 by the World Boxing Council, is a Brazilian native fighting out of Miami. “Sao Paulo Fight Night,” presented by MO Productions, was the third installment in a six-fight, two-year deal with Brazilian network giant, TV Globo. Oliveira displayed an improved jab in a feeling-out opening round, in which he showed patience and, under new trainer Orlando Cueller, a much different game plan than in the past, calling for Oliveira to brawl less and box more from a distance. The action picked-up in the second as Soto was more aggressive, but Oliveira effectively worked the body in the third round and start to breakdown his game Dominican opponent. In the fourth round, Oliveira’s power advantage became more apparent, when he trapped Soto on the ropes, rocking him with straight rights. Soto came back in the fifth but a wicked left to the body, quickly followed by a devastating right uppercut, ended the fight early in the sixth. “I’m quicker when I keep my hands low and I’m loose,” Oliveira commented, “but I had to keep my hands high because of head-butts. We changed strategy three times. He didn’t fade, hit like a mule, and kept coming. I felt my body punching was effective. I followed Orlando’s instructions; when he said to go to the head at the right time, or to go the body at the right time. Victory came easier because I listened to my corner. “I’ve improved a lot because of my experiences working in the gym. I have a high-quality team that took the time to not only work on my defects, but they saw my offense. I’d give myself a seven grade (on scale of 1-10). My goal is to fight for a world title. My team will evaluate me, help me work to continue improving, and schedule my next fight. They’ll let me know when I’m ready for a world title fight.” Michael’s father and the show’s promoter, Carlos Oliveira, was pleased by the overall success of the show, as well as the improvement his son displayed before a passionate crowd. “The show was a complete success,” he remarked, “other than we had to delay going live because of a soccer game going late on television. I saw improvement from Michael. His defense was a little better and he was much more patient. While he was fighting I think he thought about his last fight, which kept him more focused on what to do.” Cueller was happy with Michael’s performance in what was their first time working together in a fight. “We had to make adjustments during the fight,” Cueller explained. “His opponent was heavy handed and determined. He was a decent inside fighter, too. Michael used his jab and timed his opponent’s jab well. He used his jab and moved his head more than he ever did in the past. He worked the body and took advantage at the end. Michael executed everything I asked of him. He did a good job.” World boxing champion Glen Johnson, who trains with Oliveira at Thump Fight Gym in Miami, walked Michael into the ring as a show of friendship and support. “Michael did a good job,” Johnson said. “He knows that has a lot of stuff to work on, especially defense, but he’s young and still a work in progress. He forced some shots to the head when there were some clean shots to the body, but he continues to get better and he’s heading in the right direction. He has Orlando Cueller in his corner to guide him and all Michael has to do is listen to him and work hard. He is determined.” Complete Results: MIDDLEWEIGHTS Michael Oliveira (15-0, 12 KOs), Miami, FL WKO6 (0.36) Jose Soto (24-8-2, 13 KOs), La Vega, Dominican Republic (Oliveira won WBC Latino middleweight title) LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHTS: Douglas Ataide (2-0, 0 KOs), Sao Paulo, Brazil WDEC6 (60-53, 60-53, 58-53) Jack Welson (14-7, 12 KOs), Sao Paulo, Brazil AMATEUR MATCHES FEMALE FEATHERWEIGHTS Clelia Marques Costa, Sao Paulo, Brazil WPTS Amanda Coelho, Amazonia, Brazil FEMALE MIDDLEWEIGHTS Andrea Bandeira, Sao Paulo, Brazil WPTS Daniele Bastielli, Sao Paulo, Brazil Go to www.MichaelOliverira.com for more information and pictures. CONTACT: Bob Trieger, Full Court Press, 978.664.4482, bobtfcp@hotmail.com _______________________________________________________________________________________ Harris Claims USBA Title with 12th Round TKO of Rossy!By: Joe Martin (July 16th) In the main event of Carla Hill Promotions fight card at the Resorts Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey Long Island heavyweight contender Derric Rossy learned another hard lesson losing a twelfth round TKO loss to East Orange, New Jersey’s Maurice Harris. With both fighters a in a crossroads fight the 35 year old Harris made the most of it flooring Rossy in the fourth then secured his victory and the USBA Heavyweight Title dropping Rossy again in the twelfth and final round. The game Rossy beat the count only to find himself on the business end of a multi punch combination forcing referee Earl Morton to call it at 1:35 of round twelve. Harris finds redemption with the win and his new title improving to 25-15-2, 11Ko’s while Rossy at 31 suffering his third straight loss second by KO drops to 25-5, 14KO’s. In the first of two co-features: Atlantic City's bunbeaten bantamweight Qa'id "Kid Dynamite" Muhammad held on to his zero dropping then shutting out New Rochelle, New York’s Jose Rivera 40-35 times three to move to 6-0, 5Ko’s while the light handed Rivera comes up even at 3-3-2. A/C’s own super middleweight Isiah Seldon the son of the "The Atlantic City Express" former WBA Heavyweight champion Bruce Seldon survived the test of Bronx, New York’s Artie “E-Motec” Bembury to win a four round unanimous decision. After establishing control in the opening two rounds of the scheduled four rounder Seldon was caught with a heavy counter right forcing him to grapple to the close of round three. Quickly recovering after the minutes rest Selden resume his attack earning a 40-36, 39-37 unanimous decision to remain unbeaten at 5-0, 2Ko’s while Bembury falls to 3-5, 1Ko. On the undercard: A/C light heavy Lavarn "Baby Bowe" Harvell used a concentrated body attack to grab a four round split decision loss to Hempstead, Long Island’s Hamid Abdul-Mateen. The win advances Harvell to 8-0, 3Ko’s while Mateen evens out at 2-2. Yonkers heavyweight Thomas Hardwick scored his second KO in as many bouts stopping Akron, Ohio’s Rodelle Bolar in the third round of their scheduled four rounder leaving Bolar 0-4 Ko’ed four times. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Delvin Rodriguez / Pawel Wolak Battle to Ten Round MD, Serrano Over Sostre and Rooney Wins with First Round KO! By: Phil Kane (July 15th, Roseland Ballroom in New York: Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing promoted last nights ESPN's "Friday Night Fights" showcasing a jr. middleweight war between Danbury, Connecticut’s Delvin Rodriguez and Mount Arlington, New Jersey’s Pawel “The Raging Bull” Wolak. The action started quickly with “The Raging Bull” applying the pressure from the opening bell. Throught the early rounds Wolak was Rodriguez shadow never out of punching range and on the few occasions he would immediately jab his way right back. The combatants would frequently just trade big shots as the fight turned into the epic boxer vs pressure fighter. Remaining poised the middle rounds saw Rodriguez begin to find success with quick combinations making the most of his right uppercut and left hooks which began to show their wares in round six with Wolak wearing a large hematoma over his right eye. With Rodriguez sharp shooting Wolak’s eye, “The Raging Bull” turned up the pressure even higher as the ringside doctor continued to check Wolak’s right eye. The two jr. middleweights would continue to battle laying it all on the line in the tenth and final round highlighted by a clean left hook rocking the still pressing Wolak. To watch round ten (click here). http://youtu.be/U8xtvKLMwqc To much anticipation the judges scorecards were announced to evenly split crowd with judge Tom Schreck calling it 97-93 for Rodriguez and judges Julie Lederman and Steve Weisfeld scoring it even at 95-95 making it a majority draw. Both Rodriguez 25-5-3, 14Ko's and Wolak 29-1-1, 19Ko's remained professional after hearing the judges scores but it was obvious both felt they had the edge. Both fighters were open to an immediate rematch. In the semi main event Philly welterweight Raymond "Tito" Serrano remained unbeaten recording a tough closely contested 78-74, 78-74, 77-75 unanimous decision battle with Highland, New York’s “The Hudson Valley Kid” Daniel Sostre. Serrano appearing to be the bigger stronger fighter winning the first two rounds with a solid jab and some over hand rights but Sostre proved he wouldn’t go easy outworking and outscoring Serrano in round three. Round four saw Serrano get back on track with a concentrated body attack leading to a lot of clutching and grabbing in round five. Sostre picked up the pressure again in round six scoring with several clean rights. Round seven goes inside with both fighters mixing it up but Serrano appeared to land the heavier punches. In the eight and final round Serrano stayed busy early then used his defensive skills to close the bout limiting Sostre to some reaching shots. Serrano improves to 16-0, 8Ko’s while the 27 year old Sostre winless in his last two slips to 11-4-1, 4Ko’s. In a four round attraction boxing publicist / fighter Kevin Rooney Jr. the son of middleweight challenger and highly touted trainer Kevin Rooney won his second straight pro bout showing power in both hands. Starting behind a stiff left jab Rooney didn’t take long to land a big left hook right hand rocking Vera then take advantage of his hurt opponent landing another big right hand dumping Vera where he remained being called out at 3: 00 of round one. Rooney improves to 2-0, 1Ko while Vera remains winless at 0-2. On the undercard: Light middleweight Steven Gamache the son of two-time world champ Joey Gamache won his pro debut keeping Fort Wayne, Indiana’s Rogelio Sanchez winless at 0-3 with a four round unanimous decision. Buffalo, New York light heavyweight Lionel Thompson improved to 8-0, 5Ko’s giving Brooklyn, New York’s Reggie LaCrete his first defeat with a one sided 40-36 times three unanimous decision win dropping LaCrete to 4-1-2, 3Ko’s. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Brandon Rios Establishes Himself with Boxing’s Elite with Rock’em Sock’emThird Round TKO of Antillon, Carlos Molina Plants Himself with the Best at 154lbs with Impressive Ten Round Win Over Kermit Cintron By: David Colon July 9th, Home Depot Center, Carson, California: In what pre-fight was like many bouts before it called a war, WBA Lightweight Champion Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios and Mexican challenger Urbano Antillon gave us what boxing really wants an all out old school “Rock’em-Sock’em” battle. Rios and Antillon went toe to toe from the opening bell exchanging leads and power shots. The action would remain hot and heavy with Antillon getting in his share but Rios appeared to be landing the heavier shots. Both fighters scored well underneath with Antillon having his best moments inside while Rios stepping back at times opening up the space doubled and tripled his lefts under and over mixing in right uppercuts and looping rights. In the third Antillon would hit the canvas twice both times from looping right counters with the later rocking and dropping the battle tested Mexican hard. With no eight counts in the state of California Rios seeing Antillon wobbling back to the ropes after making it upright attempted to circle around the ring official but the alert and nimble foot David Mendoza cut “Bam Bam” off at the pass calling the fight at 2:39 of round three. Antillon at 28-3, 20Ko’s suffering only his third loss in thirty one bouts and his loses coming to top class fighters like Miguel Acosta, Humberto Soto and now Rios does appear to wear the effects of war but still should find himself in line for another shot at the lightweight title. Rios still unbeaten improves to 28-0-1, 21Ko’s and has securely established himself as one of boxing’s most exciting stars and with promoter bob Arum calling for a Rios / Pacquiao bout in 2013 Mayweather better ---- or get off the pot. In the semi main attraction Chicago, Illinois transplanted Mexican Carlos “King” Molina secured himself as someone to be dealt with in the light middleweight division, scoring a one sided ten round decision over former IBF Welterweight Champion Kermit "Killer" Cintron. Molina fighting possessed since losing three in a row 2006-07 to then undefeated fighter has turned and burned going 10-0-1, 2Ko’s added Kermit “Killer’ Cintron to his resume out working , outscoring the former champion in impressive fashion. Cintron absent from the ring for fourteen month since losing a fluke four round technical decision to Paul Williams May 2010 looked as if his feet were in cement and the band was playing a song one beat in front of the former champion. Molina’s tight defense, combination punching and in fighting allowed him to be first and last most times avoiding “Killers” big right hand and almost repeating the Williams bout fiasco in round eight when Molina banged home a good right to the body and another to the head almost dumping Cintron ringside. Cintron remained upright and at times competitive but waited to the final round to score his best shot a clean right that fell irrelevant. Molina dominated the night winning a one sided 98-92 times three unanimous decision. Falling to 32-4-1, 28Ko’s the Ronnie Shield s trained Cintron offered no excuses ala David Haye. Molina now 19-4, 6Ko’s who’s only blemish since his three bout skid is a controversial draw with unbeaten Cuban star Erislandy Lara lines himself up for some very interesting bouts. On the undercard: Super middleweight Matt Korobov won a 78-74 times three eight round unanimous decision over Lester Gonzalez, light welterweight Mercito Gesta Ko’ed Jorge Pimentel in three, lightweight Jose Roman disposed of Randy Arrellin in one, super featherweight Paul Fleming stopped Juan Jose Beltran in the first round of their scheduled six rounder, Chicago cruiserweight Mike Lee blasted out Michael Birthmark in three, featherweight Gabino Saenz Ko’ed Quincy Wesby in three and light middleweight Alonso Loeza and Ricardo Malfavon battled to a four round majority draw. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________No Snow, No Elves No Rabbits or Fairy’s Still Paul Williams Punishes Us with Shocking MD Over Erislandy Lara! By: Steve Morrow July 9th Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey: Absent of white gloves judges Al Bennett, Hilton Whitaker III and Donald Givens somehow combined to present former WBO Welterweight Champion and one time so called most feared fighter in boxing Paul “The Punisher” Williams a twelve round majority decision gift over previously unbeaten Cuban star Erislandy Lara. In a battle of southpaws Williams possessing an obvious height and reach advantage started fast and continued to out work Lara but the skilled Cuban repeatedly scored with clean left hands nullifying any advantage which could be gained by the former champion. Williams continued to out work Lara but the Cuban’s radar left was scoring the cleaner harder shots. Round four was marked by a Williams low blow as the fifth featured a clash of heads which left a cut over Williams left eye and a large mouse over Lara’s left eye. Williams remained the aggressor throughout the fight but Lara continued to pot shot and counter Williams with the cleaner shots mostly hard lefts. When it came time to go to the cards judge Al Bennett had it even at 114-114 while judges Hilton Whitaker and Don Givens scored the fight for Williams 115-114 and 116-114 respectively. When the scores were announced it was received by the howl of a highly disgruntled crowd voicing their disapproval. The punch stats were close with Williams landing 200 of 1047 thrown landing 161 of 766 power shots while Lara scored with 224 of 530 thrown 178 of 363 being power shots mostly clean heavy left hands. Williams now 40-2, 27Ko’s looks towards a rematch with Sergio Martinez while Lara slipping to 15-1-, 10Ko’s called for an immediate rematch. Here at SBB we had it 116-114 Lara and if the Cuban could punch like Martinez the fight would have never gone to the cards. Once again boxing fans get punished with seeing eye dog scoring emphasizing why true boxing fans love fighters like Ricky Hatton and now Brandon Rios who will leave no doubt either way. In the co-main attraction Mexico’ City’s WBC Featherweight Champion Jhonny Gonzales successfully defended the title he took from Hozumi Hasegawa in April stopping Tomas “El Norteno” Villa with a drilling body shot at 0:49 of round four. Gonzales, improves to 49-7, 43ko’s while Villa three and three in his last six falls to 23-8-4, 14Ko’s. In a second co-feature unbeaten California super bantamweight Rico “Suavecito” Ramos well behind on the scorecards kept his zero scoring a striking one punch KO Japan southpaw Akifumi Shimoda's WBA World Super Bantamweight Title. Fighting with an open cut over his left eye caused by an accidental clash of heads in the fifth round Ramos put it all together with a obliterating left hook on the button flooring who made it vertical only to crash to the deck again as referee Benji Esteves reached the full count at 2:46 of round seven. Claiming the WBA title Ramos improves to 20-0, 11Ko’s while Shimoda unbeaten in his last six falls to 23-3-1, 10Ko’s. In a heavyweight special feature Escondido, California’s new slim and active heavyweight Chris “Nightmare” Arreola recorded his fifth straight win scoring a ten round unanimous decision over Nigeria’s Friday “The 13th” Ahunanya. Appearing in shape and punching in combination Arreola haunted Ahunanya all night to claim a 100-90, 99-91 times two unanimous decision advancing to 33-2, 28Ko’s while Ahunanya suffering his third straight loss falls to 24-8-3, 13Ko’s. On the undercard: New Jersey middleweight Dennis “Momma's Boy” Douglin put himself back on the winning track scoring a 58-56, 60-54 times two unanimous decision over Philly’s Phillip “The Mongoose” McCants to advance to 13-1, 8Ko’s while the light punching “Mongoose” falls to 9-3-1, 3Ko’s. A/C’s own light middleweight Thomas “Cornflake” Lamanna made it a quick night ruining of Fremont, North Carolina’s Reggie Jenkins pro debut flooring Jenkins in the opening round then launching a volley of unanswered shots forcing referee Randy Neumann to call the bout at 2:14 of round one. Lamanna moves to 4-0, 3ko’s while Jenkins searches for his first win at 0-1. Carteret, New Jersey heavyweight John “The Marine” Lennox remained unbeaten moving to 5-0, 2Ko’s after trading bombs with Winchester, Virginia’s Donnie Crawford flooring Crawford in the third this scoring with a barrage of punches in round four to prompt referee Randy Neuman to stop it at 2:11 of round four. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Bute Stops Mendy in Four!By: Alfred Zimmerman July 9th, Romexpo, Bucharest, Romania: Fighting for only the fifth time outside his new home Montreal, Quebec, Canada’s 31 year old IBF Super Middlewight Champion Lucien “Le Tombeur” Bute successfully defended his title for the eight time stopping Frances 37 year old Jean Paul Mendy in the fourth round. Bute, returning to his homeland to fight for the second time used his superior hand and foot speed to control the action from the opening bell dominating Mendy who appeared outclassed a Bute left punched to hit the kill switch ending it at 2:47 of round four. Strangley enough Montreal, Canada referee Marlon Wright who has now refereed eight Bute bouts including four championship fights found his way to Romania. Bute unbeaten in twenty nine fights recorded his twenty fourth Ko while Mendy previously unbeaten in thirty bouts slips to 29-1-1, 16Ko’s. Bute appears set for the winner of SHOWTMES Super Six tournament who’s final matches Oakland, California’s Andre “SOG Ward, 24-0, 13Ko’s vs UK’s Carl “The Cobra” Froch, 28-1, 20Ko’s October 29th at a venue not yet announced. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Gonzales Out Slugs Heavy Sierra for NABF Title!By: Edwin Gonzalez July 8th, US Airway Centre, Phoenix, Arizona: in the main event of Darin Schmick’s FanBase Promotions Phoenix, Arizona’s own 26 year old super middleweight Jesus “El Martillo” Gonzales traded power shots with 23 year old Mexican Francisco “Panchito” Sierra for the vacant NABF super middleweight title. Entering as a late substitute for the bout Sierra a light heavyweight and the naturally bigger man had to lose twelve pounds over the last week to meet the 168 pound contracted weight but after only losing five still seven pounds over Sierra refused to lose anymore weight paying a 20% forfeiture of his purse. Gonzales originally signed by Top Rank, turned pro on 2003 running his record to 24-1, 13Ko’s, his only loss being stopped in eight by Jose Luis Zertuche September 2005 before leaving the game to work construction and as security guard. Gonzales returned to the ring October 2010 retiring Jason Naugler in two then going on to record a twelve round decision over Dhafir Smith in March to winning the vacant IBF North American Super Middleweight Title Gonzales is looking for a world title shot. The bout was a slugfest with both fighters trading power shots, cuts and hitting the canvas with Sierra going down in round four from a Gonzales left to the body and Gonzales down in the fifth from a Seirra right. Gonzales, a southpaw was the more active fighter making the most of his body attack as Sierra appeared to fade in the later rounds giving him a 117-109, 116-110, 115-111 unanimous decision. Gonzales with the win extends his win streak to ten at 27-1, 14Ko’s while Sierra unbeaten in his previous five drops to 24-4-1, 22Ko’s. In other action: 22 year old unbeaten Cleveland southpaw lightweight Yaundale “Money Shot” Evans got his moneys worth bouncing Mexico’s 32 year old “Butcher” Emmanuel Lucero off the canvas four times (once in each of rounds one and two and twice in the sixth round) the later a ripping right uppercut/ hook causing referee Wes Melton stopped it at 2:06 of round six. Evans improves to 15-0, 11Ko’s while Lucero losing four of his last seven, three coming by KO falls to 26-7-1, 14 KOs. Canadian, Janks Trotter dropped Las Vegas middleweight Arturo “El Toror” Crespin in the opening round beating him to the punch with a looping right then finished the job in round two replaying the first round flooring Cresoin face first with another well timed right forcing referee Wes Melton to stop the action at 0:25 of round two. The 27 year old trotter improves to 5-0-1, 5Ko’s while Crespin slips to 6-2-1, 2Ko’s. (click here for more Fight Reports)