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FORMER LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION MANDO RAMOS PASSES AWAY AT 59.
posted by Kathleen Holland on July 7, 2008
By Jim Amato
It is with grear sadness to report that former world's lightweight champion Mando Ramos has passed away. He was 59 years old. I was notified by his dear friend boxing historian David Martinez. Mr. Ramos was one of my early boxing favorites. May his soul rest in peace.
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FIVE TIME WORLD TITLE CHALLENGER MITSUNORI SEKI PASSES AWAY
posted by Kathleen Holland on June 11, 2008
By Jim Amato
I recently learned that one of Japan's first great boxers, Mitsunori Seki passed away. He was the victim of a brain hemorrhage at the age of 66. Seki was good enough to challenge for a world title no less then five times during the 1960's.
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Floyd Mayweather Sr. Talks About Oscar De La Hoya’s Training
posted by Kathleen Holland on April 13, 2008
Story by Kathleen Holland
Photos by Chris McGee
Mightygloves.com recently had the opportunity to talk to Oscar De La Hoya’s trainer, Floyd Mayweather, Sr. about the upcoming fight between De La Hoya and Steve Forbes scheduled for May 3 at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles.
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Karass Outlasts Smith in a Barnburner
posted by Kathleen Holland on April 11, 2008
By Mark DeSisto
Welterweight contenders Jesus Soto Karass and Chris “The Mechanic” Smith put on an all out brawl Friday night at the Tropicana Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ, with Karass coming out on top by unanimous decision. The judges’ scores were 96-94(twice) and a questionable 98-92.
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Christy Cappillino: A Fighter with Heart
posted by Kathleen Holland on March 28, 2008
Christy Cappillino, boxing photographer and amateur fighter fought in her first bout against eventual winner Ebony Fowler in a battle to fight at Madison Square Garden in the Golden Glove finals.
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr to Fight Michelle Orlando on “Latin Fury” Card.
posted by Kathleen Holland on March 17, 2008
Story by Kathleen Holland
Photo by Chris McGee
Undefeated, Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. (35-0-1, 28 KOs) will take on Michele Orlando (35-5-2, 18 KOs) of Italy on April 26 on Top Rank’s “Latin Fury” Card.
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Marquez and Pacquiao To Fight Saturday
posted by Kathleen Holland on March 15, 2008
By Kathleen Holland
Photos by Chris McGee
Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao are set to square off Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The fighters weighed in Friday afternoon both making weight, Marquez came in at 130, which is the weight limit for super featherweight. Pacquiao weighed in at 129.
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Marquez vs. Pacquiao II – Will Take Care of “Unfinished Business”
posted by Kathleen Holland on March 12, 2008
By Kathleen Holland
Photos by Chris McGee
The long awaited rematch between Juan Manuel Marquez (48-3-1, 35 KOs) and Manny Pacquiao (45-3-2, 35 KOs) will take place Saturday, March 15 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Events Center in Las Vegas.
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Shane Mosley to Meet Zab Judah May 17 in Vegas
posted by Kathleen Holland on February 25, 2008
According to a member of Team Judah, Zab Judah and Shane Mosley will meet at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino Resort in Las Vegas on May 17. We will be posting a video clip later of Zab working out today at the Top Rank Gym in Las Vegas.
Hopkins and Calzaghe Prepare to Fight in the “Battle of the Planet”
posted by Kathleen Holland on February 21, 2008
Story by Kathleen Holland
Photos by Chris McGee
Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins will put his Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight Title on the line when he faces Ring Magazine Super Middleweight Champion, Joe “The Pride of Wales” Calzaghe in the “Battle of the Planet” on April 19, 2008 in the Planet Hollywood Ring at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
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PHOTO GALLERY - Mightygloves.com visits Jermain Taylors Training Camp in Las Vegas
posted by mightygloves.com on January 13, 2008
Images by Chris McGee
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Willy Chapman to Meet Carlos Barnett Friday
posted by Kathleen Holland on January 11, 2008
LAS VEGAS – “Wreckless” Willy Chapman (21-28-4) will meet Carlos “Boom” Barnett (10-1-0) for the IBA Heavyweight Championship Continental Belt on Friday January 11 at the Orleans Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
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PHOTO GALLERY - Mightygloves.com visits Top Rank Gym
posted by mightygloves.com on December 30, 2007
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Clottey Eyes IBF Welterweight Title.
posted by Kathleen Holland on December 21, 2007
By Kathleen Holland
Photos by Chris McGee
LAS VEGAS – Joshua Clottey (33-2, 20 KOs) has his eye on the IBF Welterweight Championship now that he is the number one Contender for the title, currently held by Kermit Cintron. Clottey defeated Shamone Alvarez (19-1, 11 KOs) by unanimous decision in this IBF World Welterweight Title Eliminator bout Thursday night at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Clottey controlled the tempo of the fight, but had some trouble keeping his punches above the belt, and even though he was never penalized any points, he was warned several times.
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Top Rank Does It Again!
posted by Kathleen Holland on December 20, 2007
Story by Kathleen Holland
Photos by Chris McGee
LAS VEGAS – Top Rank, Inc. has put together an awesome fight card which will be held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Thursday evening and will be televised live on Versus. The card features some great seasoned fighters, some up and coming prospects and even a young lady making her pro debut.
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HANK KAPLAN PASSES AWAY
posted by Kathleen Holland on December 15, 2007
This is such sad news. My friend Jim Borgen who was a friend of Hank's told
me he was very ill. I had the pleasure of meeting Hank once a the IBHOF in
June of 1998. I have a photo of he and I with a very ill Beau Jack.
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Mayweather Scores Tenth Round TKO Over Hatton
posted by Kathleen Holland on December 9, 2007
Photos Courtesy of Raymond Spencer
WBC Welterweight Champion, Floyd Mayweather (39-0, 25 KO’s) once again proved to the boxing world that he is, pound for pound, the best boxer in the world when he scored a tenth round TKO over IBO Light Welterweight Champion, Ricky Hatton (43-1,31 KO’s) in a battle of “Undefeated” Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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Top Rank’s, Foreman Takes Title From Tsurkan in Split Decision.
posted by Kathleen Holland on December 8, 2007
By Christy Cappillino
Yuri Foreman (24-0, 8 Ko’s) won the split decision over Andery Tsurkan, (25-3, 16 KO’s) to gain the NABF Junior Middleweight Belt, in an exciting bout at the Bronx’s Utopia Paradise Theater on December 6. Tsurken’s camp was outraged at the decision.
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Results From Los Angeles
posted by Kathleen Holland on November 24, 2007
Ricardo "El Matador" Mayorga (28-6-1, 22 KOs) scored a unanimous decision over "El Feroz" Fernando Vargas (26-5, 22 KOs) Friday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
IBF Welterweight Champion, Kermit Cintron (29-1, 27 KOs) defeated Jesse Feliciano (15-6-3, 9 KOs) by TKO at 1:53 of round 10. Cintron suffered a broken hand during the fight.
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Antonio Tarver to Fight “?” Bobby Gunn Wants You!
posted by Kathleen Holland on November 6, 2007
By Kathleen Holland
Antonio Tarver has a fight scheduled for December 1, but does he have an opponent? First we hear talk that Tarver was interested in fighting Bobby Gunn. So when his opponent was announced, it was Danny Green, then George Blades, then Danny Green again, and now who is it? Danny Green is scheduled to fight Stipe Drews on December 16 for the WBA Light Heavyweight Championship.
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Diego "Chico" Corrales Fund
posted by mightygloves.com on October 24, 2007
Golden Boy Promotions Signs Jeff “Left-Hook” Lacy
posted by Kathleen Holland on October 11, 2007
By Robert Schlock
St. Petersburg native, 2000 US Olympian, and Former IBF Super Middleweight titlist, Jeff “Left-Hook” Lacy has signed a promotional deal with Golden Boy Promotions. As an amateur Lacy compiled a 209-12 record, and soon after turning pro in his 18th professional fight, he captured the IBF Super Middleweight title by knocking out Syd Vanderpool.
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Pacquiao Defeats Barrera by Unanimous Decision
posted by Kathleen Holland on October 7, 2007
Manny Pacquaio (45-3-2, 35 KOs) defeated Marco Antonio Barrera (63-6, 42 KOs) by unanimous decision in a twelve round Super Featherweight bout Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
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Sam Peter Remains Champ
posted by Kathleen Holland
Photo by Robert Schlock
In an exciting Heavyweight Championship bout, Sam Peter defeated Jameel McCline by unanimous decision Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York.
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Shaun George Calls Out Glen Johnson
posted by mightygloves.com on August 28, 2007
By Knockout Publicity
Recently, a press release was issued in which Glen Johnson called out the likes of Roy Jones Jr., Bernard Hopkins, Chad Dawson and Clinton Woods. Johnson claimed to be feared and ducked by the division's best. In that piece, Johnson failed to mention one fighter, a boxer whose name he avoids repeating as if it invoked The Candyman: Shaun George.
"Those guys are preocuppied," says George, 15-2 (7 KO), of Johnson's choice of opponents. "They're doing their own thing right now. It's clear they don't want to fight you. I'm willing and able. You're calling them out, well I'm calling you out. Let's make it happen. Stop ducking and dodging. You have a date coming up, I want in."
"He knows fighting me is a mistake," continues George, who is promoted by Hall of Fame Promotions. "When it all comes down to it, he's fighting for the money. Why would you want to fight a guy like Roy Jones Jr, somebody you already knocked out? If I beat somebody, I'm never thinking twice about that guy. You think you're one of the best, you think you're the toughest, your presser says you're aging like fine wine, well then step up to the plate."
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BLISS LOUNGE IN CLIFTON-NJ HOSTS ‘BOBBY CZYZ NIGHT’ TO BENEFIT BOXING CHAMP
posted by mightygloves.com on August 22, 2007
NEW JERSEY – Boxing champ, BOBBY CZYZ, is a fighter down to the last cell in his body. He’s a prize-fighter, but on a molecular level as well as in the ring. After having survived a horrific car crash – where CZYZ and his bodyguard/friend of 30-years were passengers in the latter’s Mercedes-Benz in April of 2007, driven by an associate of the bodyguard, a crash more devastating than suffered in any professional bout – CZYZ cheated death and lived not only to walk-away from his near-death injuries, but to triumph over them as stunned physicians had never before witnessed.
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Maskaev vs Peter Set for October 6
posted by Kathleen Holland on August 16, 2007
Story by Pete Pharaoh
If boxing fans are looking for a fight, the October 6 WBC Heavyweight title fight at New York’s Madison Square Garden between Oleg Maskaev and Samuel Peter should be just the answer.
There is just not enough boxing or athletic ability for this contest to be anything short of a slugfest. Maskaev, who has been skillfully guided by Dennis Rappaport has looked nothing short of outstanding in his last ten outings. Victor Valle, Jr. has brought out all the potential in the WBC Heavyweight champion and Maskaev camp is working hard for a victory at the “Mecca of Boxing” in October.
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Daniel Ponce De Leon Scores TKO over Rey Bautista, Penalosa Shocks Gonzalez
posted by Kathleen Holland on August 11, 2007
Story By Kathleen Holland
In a very brief encounter, WBO Super Bantamweight champion, Daniel Ponce De Leon (32-1, 29 KOs) scored a TKO over Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista (23-1, 17 KOs) at 2:30 of the first round at the Arco Arena in Sacramento. It was a spectacular right left combination that put Bautista on the canvas and even though he was able to continue, it was only a matter of a few seconds before he was down again and the bout was stopped.
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Kevin “The Great American Hope” Johnson Puts the Heavyweight Division on Notice
posted by Kathleen Holland on August 6, 2007
Courtesy of Star Boxing
August 6, 2007 (New York) – This past Friday on ShoBox: The New Generation, the STILL undefeated Kevin Johnson (16-0-1, 6 KOs) earned the moniker “The Great American Hope” by dismantling contender Damian “Bolo” Wills (22-2-1, 16 KO’s) in what has to be the most dominating performance displayed by any young American Heavyweight prospect.
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Francisco Palacios to face Azille, replaces Bell
posted by Kathleen Holland
By Knockout Publicity
Francisco "The Wizard" Palacios has stepped up to the challenge against Louis Azille, participating in his first eight-round assignment this Wednesday. Palacios, 11-0 (5 KO), answered the call to duty on five days notice, replacing O'Neill Bell, who pulled out for "undisclosed reasons." Nonetheless, Palacios enters the ring with a composed mindset.
"It's always a challenge," says Palacios of his chosen trade, "whoever it is. I never underestimate anybody. He's prepared to fight. For me to become world champion, this is my first step."
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Shaun George ready to "Destroy" Matthew Charleston on 8/9
posted by Kathleen Holland
By Knockout Publicity
Fresh off of a thrilling victory over Richard Hall this past May, Shaun George of Brooklyn, NY is poised to impress in his West Coast debut against the well-traveled Matthew Charleston. "I'm ready," assures George, 14-2-2 (6 KO). "I'm in good shape. I've been wanting to hit someone for the longest." The fight will take place at the Coeur d'Alene Casino in Worley, Idaho.
Charleston, 25-16 (10), has seen action with Michael Nunn, Wayne Braithwaite, and Montell Griffin. The fight will be contested at a catch-weight of 187, but George will come in no heavier than 181, showing his serious commitment to campaigning as a light-heavyweight.
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Diaz Keeps Title – Defeats Morales by Close Decision
posted by Kathleen Holland on August 4, 2007
Story by Kathleen Holland
WBC Lightweight champion David Diaz (33-1-1, 17 KOs) defeated Erik Morales (48-6, 34 KOs) in a very close unanimous decision at the Allstate Arena in Chicago, IL. Dashing Morales hopes of becoming the first Mexican born fighter to win world titles in four divisions.
The fight was very close with the judges scoring the bout 114-113, 115-112 and 115-113.
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Vazquez Regains Title From Marquez
posted by Kathleen Holland
Story by Kathleen Holland
Images by Tom Casino
Israel Vazquez (42-4, 31 KOs) took the WBC Super Bantamweight title and scored a TKO over Rafael Marquez (37-4, 33 KOs) at 1:16 of the sixth round in a controversial stoppage by Referee, Guadalupe Garcia in the Dodge Arena in Hildago, TX.
Vazaquez was ahead on all three of the judges scorecards, but Marquez, who had been knocked down early in round six, was still fighting when Garcia stopped the bout. The fight was an exciting bloody battle with both fighters standing toe to toe and each landing fierce shots.
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CINCINNATI MIDDLEWEIGHT ROY DALE PASSES AWAY
posted by Kathleen Holland
Story by Jim Amato
A very good fighter from the state of Ohio passed away recently. Roy Dale, a middleweight from Cincinnati who boxed fifty professional contests from 1969 to 1980 has died at the age of 58. Dale won nine of his first ten fights but in fight # 11 he was stopped Philadelphia's Richie Kates. No shame there. Kates would go on to meet WBA light heavyweight champion Victor Galindez in two brutal title fights.
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Hatton vs Mayweather Closer to Reality
posted by Kathleen Holland on July 29, 2007
Story by Kathleen Holland
Photo by Chris McGee
The possibility of a Hatton vs Mayweather fight is becoming closer to a reality according to Ray Hatton, Ricky Hatton’s father. The bout will likely take place in Las Vegas on either November 10 or December 8.
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Vernon Forrest Takes WBC Super Welterweight Championship
posted by Kathleen Holland
Story by Kathleen Holland
Vernon Forrest (39-2, 28 KOs) took the vacant WBC Super Welterweight championship over Carlos Baldomir (43-11-6, 13 KOs) by unanimous decision Saturday night at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Washington.
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Futrell Shocks Comacho
posted by Kathleen Holland
Story by Kathleen Holland
Don Juan Futrell (20-3-1, 10 KOs) scored an upset split decision over Hector Comacho, Jr. (42-3-1, 24 KOs) Saturday night at the Avi Casino in Laughlin, NV.
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Berto Wins Exciting Decision Over Rivera
posted by Kathleen Holland on July 28, 2007
Andre Berto (18-0, 16 KOs) scored a unanimous decision over Cosme Rivera (30-10, 21 KOs) in an exciting ten round welterweight main event, Friday night, as part of the “Night of Future Champions” which was telecast live on ESPN Friday Night Fights.
Berto faces a tough opponent in Rivera, and suffered his first knockdown as a pro when he took a left uppercut from Rivera that sent him to the canvas at the end of the sixth round. Berto was fortunate that the debilitating punch came at the end of the round which may have saved him from a KO. Additionally, a damaged right glove was changed in between the rounds giving Berto even more time to recover.
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BOJADO - CASTANEDA
posted by Kathleen Holland on July 27, 2007
Story by Jim Amato
I thought Francisco " Panchito " Bojado was a real blue chip prospect when he started his pro career. He was a true " heavy handed " fighter in the mold of Matthew Hilton and he had some boxing ability. He put me in mind of a young Fernando Vargas. Somewhere along the line his career sputtered. Now he has the Golden Boy team behind him and big things are expected of him. Will he be able to deliver ?
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RODOLFO " GATO " GONZALEZ
posted by Kathleen Holland on July 25, 2007
Story by Jim Amato
You would think that a boxer who won his first 52 bouts would get some recognition. Especially if he won 50 of those fights by knockouts. Quite an impressive streak that Rodolfo " Gato " Gonzalez started in 1959. Nevertheless there would be many turns ahead for Rodolfo on the road to stardom.
Rodolfo Gonzalez was born in Guadalajara, Mexico in 1945. All 52 of his wins took place in Mexico against boxers with less then stellar records. Still he was learning his trade. Gonzalez made his U.S. debut in 1963 and suffered his first loss when he was stopped in the tenth round by Licho Guerrero at the famous Olympic Auditorium.
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NICOLINO " El Intocable " LOCCHE
posted by Kathleen Holland
Story by Jim Amato
He turned professional in 1958 and ten years and one day after his pro debut he became a world champion. Nevertheless it was a long road for Argentine defensive wizard Nicolino Locche. By the time he met Paul Fuji in Tokyo, Japan for the World Boxing Association Light Welterweight title, Locche had amassed over one hundred fights. He halted the pained and frustrated Fuji in the tenth round to capture the crown.
From the begininng Locche fought almost all his battles in his native Argentina. His early career had its ups and downs but he won far more times then he lost or drew. In 1963 he burst on to the international scene with a decision win over former world lightweight champion Joe " Old Bones " Brown. In 1965 Nicolino met newly crowned lightweight titlist, the slick Ismael Laguna. The non title, overweight affair was judged a draw. Laguna then lost the title back to the great Carlos Ortiz and in 1966 Locche met Ortiz in a non title affair. Again the crafty Nicolino had to settle for a draw.
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Esteban De Jesus - A Tragic Story
posted by Kathleen Holland
Story by Jim Amato
If ever a boxer was a victim of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, it was Puerto Rico's Esteban De Jesus. This former one time claimant of the W.B.C. lightweight title may have been the best Puerto Rican 135 pounder since Carlos Ortiz. Unfortunately he boxed during the era of possibly the greatest of all lightweights, Roberto Duran. This occurred on November 17, 1972 at Madison Square Garden. Esteban floored Duran in the first round and then boxed his way to a decision win in a non-title bout. Then he twice whipped the respected Ray Lampkin in bouts for the American Lightweight title thus establishing himself as the top contender.
On his way to his first meeting with Duran, Esteban had lost just once and that was to W.B.A. featherweight champion Antonio Gomez in a non-title fight. He defeated Josque Marquez twice, Victor Ortiz, Lionel Hernandez, Percy Hayles, Angel Robinson, and Cleveland's Chuck Wilburn. After his victory over Duran, Estsban defeated the classy Johnny Gant and former junior welterweight titleholder, Alfonso Frazier. These victories finally set up a title shot against Duran. On March 16, 1974 in Panama City, Esteban again decked Duran in the first round. this time though Roberto was in much better condition and he gradually wore down his formidable foe stopping Esteban in round eleven.
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HANDS OF STONE : The Life And Legend Of Roberto Duran
posted by Kathleen Holland on July 23, 2007
Author: Christian Giudice
Story by Jim Amato
Photo by Chris Mcgee
Roberto Duran is my favorite fighter of all time. Because of this fact I thought I may be a little bias in my opinion of the book " Hands Of Stone ". Would I over rate it because the subject was Duran or would I be too harsh and expect too much ? All I know is when it hit the shelf, I had to have it. Although time is not a luxury for me these days I was going to make time to read this book. I'm glad I did.
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Goodbye to Gatti the Great . . . Again
posted by Kathleen Holland
By Jim Amato
Photo By Chris Mcgee
Arturo is probably my favorite boxer active today. What tremendous fights he has given boxing fans. The trilogy with Mickey Ward and his wars with Wilson Rodriguez and Gabe Ruelas, etc... He is a warrior in every sense of the word.
As much as I like Arturo I feel he has without a doubt reached the end of the line after being defeated by Alfonso Gomez. This was a fight that Arturo was not supposed to lose..Gatti could expect a tough fight but he was expected to go out a winner. To me Gomez is a naturally talented boxer with a great personality. He really won over the fans on the " Contender " show. Still I thought he had limitations and I really didn't think he could beat Arturo Gatti. Not even a fading version of Gatti. Whatever Gomez could do, Artuto could do better. Every match up, jab, hand speed , power, defense and ring generalship all favored Arturo. This is not a knock against Gomez who can be quite a clever boxer when he chooses to. Gomez also has some sting to his punches and is better defensively then he is given credit for. He just does not do these things as well as Arturo. Or so I thought. I also thought Gatti had the edge in heart because of his proven track record against world class opposition. Gomez though had shown great heart in his performances too.
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JERRY QUARRY
posted by Kathleen Holland
By Jim Amato
This article was written less than a year before Quarry passed away.
Mike Tyson was the self proclaimed "Baddest Man On The Planet." Even after his decisive loss to Buster Douglas in 1990 and three year exile to prison many still believed him. His two subsequent losses to Evander Holyfield have now changed all that. It's too bad that Mike didn't box in the talent rich late 60's and early 70's. If Mike would have wanted to meet a real "Tough Guy," he could have looked up Jerry Quarry.
Remember Jerry Quarry? He was a perennial mainstay in the heavyweight division throughout the 60's and 70's. The dominant "White Hope" of that era Jerry was always in the thick of the title picture and had a tremendous following. The fans either loved him or hated him. They could never seem to find a middle ground and either could the odds makers. Just when it seemed that Quarry had arrived at the crest of his skills, those skills would desert him. Untimely losses and remarkable come back wins were his claim to fame. What Jerry had is what the respected Evander Holyfield and many of today's other top heavyweight lack. That was charisma. Win or lose the fans always got their money's worth and the press produced reams of copy on Jerry's adventures in and out of the ring.
Quarry entered the pro ranks with the reputation as a comer. An accomplished amateur, Jerry's progress up the fistic ladder was on its way. As Jerry began to establish his credentials he began to receive more and more interest. One of the interested parties was the none other than Rocky Marciano. The rumor was that the "The Rock" was willing to pay $100,000 for Jerry's contract. Big money in those days. Just as this rosy scenario was unfolding the fates sent Jerry an omen of things to come. There messenger, Eddie Machen. Eddie was a hardluck ex-contender on the way down the ladder.
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1940's Middleweight Contender, Pete Mead Passes Away
posted by Kathleen Holland
By Jim Amato
One of the toughest and most respected middleweight contenders of the 1940's passed away recently. Pete Mead died on July 2nd. He was 83 years old. Mead began his 56 fight professional career in 1942. In 1946 he made his first of several appearances at New York's Madison Square Garden with a six round decision over Tommy Merrill.
He stepped up his competition beating Vince LaSalva and Jerry Fiorello. Pete split two bouts with rugged Herbie Kronowitz and then defeated the pride of Niles, Ohio, Sonny Horne. Mead then scored a big victory over Fritzie Zivic. In 1947 Pete returned to the Garden and lost a verdict to the highly regarded Harold Green. In his next match Mead lost a return bout with Horne. Pete rebounded to defeat Horne in their rubber match. Next he scored a tenth round KO victory over Rueben Shank. Mead would then rack up eight more wins including split decisions over the great Cocoa Kid and Kronowitz. Pete would drop an eight rounder to Vinnie Rossano but he roared back to stop tough Joey DeJohn in five rounds.
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The Draw of Boxing
posted by Kathleen Holland on July 20, 2007
By Judi Abate
Each fan has their own set of reasons for gravitating to the sport we call boxing.
Boxing is a sport with many layers that appeal to different parts of the human spirit
and human experience.
The majority of boxing fans are male. The same holds true for the people involved
within the inner circle of the sport. So with all this testosterone floating, ducking,
and weaving around, what entices this writer's interest in the sweet science?
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Cintron Retains Title, Gomez Takes Gatti
posted by Kathleen Holland on July 14, 2007
Story by Kathleen Holland
ATLANTIC CITY – Alfonso Gomez (17-3-2, 8 KOs) scored a 7th round KO upsetting Arturo “Thunder” Gatti (40-9, 31 KOs) at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City in a lopsided welterweight bout.
Gomez came out aggressively backing Gatti up with one connecting punch after another. Gatti never seemed to really get into the fight even though the crowd was firmly behind him.
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Wheaties Anyone- Boxing and Nutrition
posted by Kathleen Holland on July 7, 2007
By Judi Abate
Six raw eggs in a tall glass-I don't think so. An all-you-can eat buffet with 50 different entrees- not a much better choice. Tofu and carrot sticks- better but not realistic. Since food does play a major role in a boxer's life, what are the best nutritional choices for a boxer and why is good nutrition essential to his training?
In the golden age of boxing- Fighters pretty much ate what they wanted and usually had a very large meal the same day as their bout. Tons of pasta and a lot of steak and potatoes. Much has changed since then. Boxers and trainers are more aware of what is needed to keep their boxers in good fighting shape, keep energy levels high and bodies fit and fueled to maximum potential.
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Green Gloves Management’s prime prospect
posted by mightygloves.com on July 1, 2007
Story by Vanessa McConnell
When boxing issues crossed the legislature in Salt Lake County, Utah, State House Representative Gregory H. Hughes took a special interest in the sport. He met Ricky "Flash" Newman and started training for health purposes. He began to familiarize himself with the sport in Utah and the Athletic Commission and his love for the sport led him to become a manager for upcoming prospect Chris Fernandez (13-3). Along with his partner Gary, they formed Green Gloves Management and positioned themselves to take Fernandez to the top of his game.
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Yusaf Mack: Pure Action on Wall Street
posted by mightygloves.com on June 29, 2007
Story and Photo by David Pambianchi
On June 27th, 2007, amid flowing gowns, suits and Tuxedos, Yusaf Mack met Jose “Zeus” Vazquez for a schedule 10 round bout at Tommy Gallagher’s posh “Black-Tie Boxing” dinner event at Cipriani’s in New York City.
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Hatton Scores KO Over Castillo
posted by Kathleen Holland on June 23, 2007
LAS VEGAS – Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton (43-0, 31 KOs) of Manchester, England scored a fourth round KO over Jose “El Temible” Castillo (55-8-1, 47 KOs) of Mexacali, Mexico and retained his IBO Light Welterweight title in front of a predominately British crowd at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Hatton delivered a left hook to the body at 2:16 seconds of the fourth round that made Castillo take a knee and he was unable to continue.
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Hatton and Castillo Make Weight
posted by Kathleen Holland on June 22, 2007
LAS VEGAS – Ricky Hatton and Jose Luis Castillo took to the scales both weighing in at the Light Welterweight limit of 140 lbs Friday afternoon at Caesar’s Palace before a wild British crowd.
Hatton, the pride of Manchester, England brought in thousands from his homeland and it seemed that every one of them was in attendance at the weigh-in, chanting and singing the entire time. A five piece band serenaded the crowd with “Blue Moon”, the song Ricky enters the ring to.
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Hatton Dedicates Castillo Fight to Diego Corrales
posted by Kathleen Holland on June 21, 2007
LAS VEGAS – Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton (42-0-0,30 KOS) of Manchester, England will put his title on the line Saturday when he takes on Jose Luis “El Temible” Castillo (55-7-1, 47 KOs) of Hermosillo, Mexico for the IBO Jr. Welterweight world title. The event, sponsored by Banner Promotions and Fight Academy in association with Top Rank will be held at the Thomas and Mack Center.
Hatton defeated Juan Urango on January 20, 2007 claiming the IBO Jr. Welterweight title and setting up the highly anticipated fight against Castillo. Castillo last fought Herman Ngoudjo as the co feature on the Hatton vs Urango card.
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Malignaggi Takes IBF Jr. Welterweight Title
posted by Kathleen Holland on June 17, 2007
Photo by Richie Maldonado
Paulie Malignaggi (22-1, 5 KOs) scored a unanimous decision and took the IBF Jr. Welterweight title from Lovemore N’Dou (45-9-1, 30 KOs) in a twelve round bout at the Mohegan Sun Resort in Uncasville, CT.
Malignaggi dominated the bout winning every round on two of the judges score cards with scores of 120-106 and the third judge scored the bout 118-108. N’Dou had a point deducted in round six for a rabbit punch, which was a questionable call. In the ninth round, Malignaggi caught N’dou with a right that stunned him followed by a left to the side of the head and N’dou hit the canvas.
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The “Magic Man” Now IBO Lightweight Heavyweight Champion
posted by Kathleen Holland on June 10, 2007
Antonio Tarver (25-4, 18 KOs) scored a majority decision over Elvir Muriqi (34-4, 21 KOs) and took the vacant IBO Light Heavyweight championship at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Connecticut.
In an extremely exciting and close fight, Muriqi dominated the early rounds while Tarver took the later rounds. Muriqi never gave up and kept the fight extremely close.
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Cotto Retains WBA Welterweight Title
posted by Kathleen Holland on June 9, 2007
Undefeated WBA Welterweight champion, Miguel Cotto (30-0, 25 KOs) defeated Zab Judah (34-5, 25 KOs) by TKO at 0:49 of the eleventh round before a sold out crowd at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
In a grueling battle, both fighters received cuts over the right eye, Judah in the fourth and Cotto in the sixth. Cotto was charged with low blows in the first and third rounds and had a point deducted in the third round. By the ninth round, Judah had taken so much punishment that his right eye was swelling shut and he took a knee. Referee, Arthur Mercante, Jr. called a halt to the bout at 0:49 of the eleventh round after Cotto delivered a right that sent Judah to the canvas.
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Golden Boy Promotions Names David Itskowitch Chief Operation Officer
posted by mightygloves.com on May 23, 2007
LOS ANGELES, May 22 - Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, on the heels of promoting De La Hoya vs. Mayweather, the most financially successful fight in boxing history, today announced that David Itskowitch has been hired to fill the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer of Golden Boy Promotions.
“It is our pleasure to have David Itskowitch join the Golden Boy Promotions team,” said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. “With his knowledge and experience in the boxing industry we look forward to having him as our Chief Operating Officer.”
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Zab Judah in Memphis
posted by Kathleen Holland on May 21, 2007
MEMPHIS – Zab Juddah (34-4, 25 KOs) will take on WBA Welterweight champion, Miguel Cotto (29-0, 24 KOs) Saturday, June 9 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Judah is training in Memphis for the fight and made a media appearance to promote the upcoming fight.
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Sturm Vs Castillejo
posted by Kathleen Holland on May 10, 2007
Story by Sylvana Ambrosanio and Katschiri Schwalm
Sturm ascended back to the WM-throne. At the "Universum Champions Night" in the sold out König-Pilsener-Arena Oberhausen Sturm took back the World Champion Title of the WBA from Javier Castillejo in front of 5000 spectators. Middleweightler Sturm payed back effective for his defeat in July 2006.
Because of his clear and unanimous victory over twelve rounds, Sturm got the WM-Title for the third time.
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The World Waited for What?
posted by Kathleen Holland on May 8, 2007
By Vanessa McConnell
I’m glad the witch hunt is not just against me. I was not the only person locked out of this weekends “The World Awaits” fight between Oscar De La Hoya (38-5) and Floyd Mayweather Jr (38-0). Many other proud and very reputable media affiliates were not allowed to take pictures at the weigh-in Friday, nor were they allowed inside the fight at the MGM Grand on Saturday. Forced to watch the fight on closed circuit television, many of us did what we had to do to get the story.
The night didn’t turn out quite like everyone expected. Even Mayweather fans walked away disappointed. In all respect to the sport, Mayweather was over the top. “Mexican fans were waiting to welcome him with open arms. Come on, this is Cinco De Mayo. He disrespected us by coming out in the sombrero and Mexico colors. Had he not did that, the fans would have embraced him. They were waiting to embrace him, but he crossed the line,” James Salzar said after the figh
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Final Bell Sounds for Diego Corrales
posted by Kathleen Holland
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The final bell sounded for Diego “Chico” Corrales Monday night when he tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident in Las Vegas.
Diego was a four time world champion in the super featherweight and lightweight divisions and most recently he had moved up to the welterweight division.
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Diego "Chico" Corrales; August 25, 1977 - May 7, 2007
posted by Kathleen Holland on May 7, 2007
Diego "Chico" Corrales, 29 was killed in a traffic accident in Las Vegas Monday evening when he apparently struck the rear end of a car at a high rate of speed. Our deepest sympathy to his family and to the boxing world for this immeasurable loss.
Stay tuned to Mightygloves.com for a complete update on the accident and a special tribute to a fallen legend.
Tecate Beer Teams Up With Golden Boy and Scores a Big KO
posted by Kathleen Holland
Tecate Mexican Cerveza has teamed up with Golden Boy Promotions in a very aggressive marketing campaign to promote the great sport of boxing. With other major fights already planned, the partnership is bringing a whole new level to the promotion and marketing side of a major boxing event.
The Mega fight between Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather is history now, but the tremendous success of the campaign Tecate put together for this event has saturated a huge marketplace. Tecate’s reach to consumers is vast with the production of a million 24 ounce commemorative cans sporting a replica of the official fight poster on one side.
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The Wait is Over and Floyd Mayweather is Victorious
posted by Kathleen Holland on May 6, 2007
LAS VEGAS – The wait is over and the biggest event in boxing history is in the books as the undefeated “Pretty Boy, Floyd Mayweather (38-0, 28 KOs) defeated the “Golden Boy” Oscar De La Hoya (38-5, 30 KOs) by split decision at the MGM Grand Garden Arena to become the new WBC Light Middleweight champion.
The fight lived up to the hype and boxing fans were treated to a competitive close fight. Judges scored the bout 115-113 for De La Hoya and, 116-112, 115-113 for Mayweather.
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Klitschko vs Brewster – The Rematch
posted by Kathleen Holland on May 5, 2007
IBF and IBO Heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (48-3-0, 43 KOs) will put his titles on the line against Lamon Brewster (33-3, 29 KOs) on July 7 in Cologne, Germany in a highly anticipated rematch.
Klitschko defeated Chris Byrd on April 22, 2006 to take over the IBF Heavyweight championship and since has beaten Calvin Brock and most recently Ray Austin and is looking forward to avenging his loss against Brewster.
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De La Hoya Speaks To The Press
posted by mightygloves.com on May 1, 2007
As the “World Awaits” the clock is winding down to one of the most anticipated fights of all times. For years fans have wanted to see the best of both worlds go face to face in the ring and now fans have their way on May 5 when Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Oscar De La Hoya enter the ring. Last week Oscar De La Hoya held a press conference attended by over 700 media outlets from all over the world. He’s ready to go and can’t wait to step in the ring with Floyd on Cinco De Mayo. “I can and we strongly feel that yes it’s going to be a good fight. It’s going to be a great fight, but were ready for anything,” said De La Hoya opening the conference.
“And truly I think this fight here aside from all of the other fights had or other events I’ve been involved with, this one here, I’m just anxious. I just can’t wait to get inside that ring and to let that bell ring. I just can’t wait to run over to his corner and just starting fighting. I mean that’s, I can feel it now, I dream about it every night. So it’s actually fun. I’m enjoying this training temp; I’m enjoying this whole event. So I’m making it worth my while. So it’s definitely going to be a big fight.”
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Boxing Briefs
posted by Kathleen Holland on April 15, 2007
By Vanessa McConnell
"These are very exciting times for us. Everyone is talking and we believe the world will be watching," as I couldn't have said it better than Mark Taffet, HBO's Sr. Vice President of Marketing. "The World Awaits" no more as the fight of the century is approaching fast. Tickets are sold out but Dish Network is still taking orders. April 17 Floyd Mayweather will have a media day at the family owned and operated new state-of-the-art boxing gym 'Mayweather Boxing Club' in Las Vegas. Trainer Roger Mayweather and assistant trainer Leonard Ellerbe will join Floyd in hosting the grand opening for the gym as he prepares for the "super fight."
De La Hoya is training at his camp in Puerto Rico with his sparring partner Sugar Shane Mosley. Rey Boom Boom Bautista, Alex Banal, Billy Dibbs from Australia and Golden Boy's newest prize Francisco Panchito Bojado were also at the camp working out for the fight. Almost 150 reporters and cameras, Mexican TV crews and writers from all over the globe were in Puerto Rico giving us up front action of De La Hoya's training camp and the arrival of the fighters. "We believe that this fight is special enough because it's the biggest and the best participants in the sport going at it will take its place among the biggest events in pay per view history. The last true mega-fight in the sport was 2002 when Lewis fought Tyson and prior to that, it was the 1999 fight between De La Hoya and Trinidad," said Taffet.
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Judah-Galvin Fight Ruled No Contest
posted by Kathleen Holland on April 13, 2007
Zab Judah and Ruben Galvin met at Fitzgerald’s Casino and Hotel in Tunica, MS as the main event on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights. Judah, who is scheduled to meet Miguel Cotto on June 7 at Madison Square Garden in New York, had taken this fight as a tune up fight, after completing a one year suspension, but after a pumping cut above Galvin’s left eye was determined an accidental foul, the bout was ruled a no contest in the first round.
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Photo Galleries
posted by mightygloves.com on March 30, 2007
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“The World Awaits” - The Biggest Boxing Event in History
posted by Kathleen Holland on March 29, 2007
Story by Kathleen Holland
Photos by Chris McGee
“The World Awaits”, Oscar De La Hoya vs Floyd Mayweather, Jr., is arguably the biggest event in boxing history. The sold out event, which will be held on Cinco de Mayo, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas will be broadcast live on HBO PPV beginning at 9:00 P.M. ET for a suggested retail price of $54.95. The publicity and hype this fight is generating is a tremendous boost to the sport of boxing. Tickets to the fight sold out in about three hours and closed circuit seats are going like hot cakes with over 10,000 seats already sold. PPV sales are expected to set a new record, and some cable and satellite companies are already taking orders for the fight, five weeks in advance, which is a first for the sport of boxing.
Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. conducted a conference call on Wednesday to speak to the media about early progress from their respective training camp. Both fighters pretty much held true to form, Oscar was his usual gracious self and Floyd, well, Floyd was his usual outspoken self. There was one commonality from both fighters, each called the other a “Brat”.
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Boxing Superstars, De La Hoya and Mayweather, Jr. to Clash on Cinco De Mayo
posted by Kathleen Holland on March 28, 2007
Story by Kathleen Holland
Photos by Chris McGee
When you look back at some of the greatest fighters in boxing history, a handful of greats come to mind, Jack Dempsey, Joe Louis, Tommy Hearns, Lennox Lewis, and of course Muhammed Ali, to name a few and then there are today’s premier fighters, the guys that stand head and shoulders above the rest, the current champions like Bernard Hopkins, Shane Mosley, Wladimir Klitschko, and then you have Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Oscar De La Hoya.
Everyone who knows anything about boxing is aware of the upcoming megafight between Mayweather and De La Hoya scheduled for May 5 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Tickets sold out in only three hours setting a live gate record of $19M.
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PHOTO GALLERY - Klitschko Training Camp - Heidelberg, Germany
posted by mightygloves.com on March 14, 2007
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Take a look as Wladimir Klitschko is gearing up for the fight against Ray Austin in Heidelberg Germany.
PHOTO GALLERY - Klitschko Training Camp - Mallorca, Spain
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Enjoy Wladimir Klitschko and the Kronk Fighters, Johnathon Banks & Andy Lee as they train for their next bouts! When the guys weren't in the gym under the expert tutelage of Emanuel Steward they enjoyed getting out to see some sites around the city. Take a Look!
Hatton Takes IBF Jr. Welterweight Championship
posted by Kathleen Holland on January 21, 2007
LAS VEGAS – Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton (42-0, 30 KOs) defeated Juan Urango (17-1-1) by unanimous decision, in a twelve round bout, to reclaim the IBF Jr. Welterweight champion Saturday night at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino before a crowd of 6,379.
Most expected the fight to be an action packed brawl, but instead, it lacked the excitement that fight fans had anticipated. Hatton was the busier fighter, even though Urango landed some body shots, especially in the fifth round, that had Hatton taking notice.
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Ricky Hatton Shakes Off Arm Injury Suffered In Training
posted by mightygloves.com on January 8, 2007
Ricky Hatton has overcome an arm injury during training sessions for his January 20 Las Vegas debut and continues preparing for his HBO/SKY televised showdown with IBF Light Welterweight Champion Juan Urango.
"Ricky lost four sessions of sparring because he damaged his arm," said father/manager Ray Hatton.
"It's not ideal but we got through it because of Ricky going into the gym so early. His fitness is bang on and we thought instead of taking any chances we'd have a week off from punching and sparring.
"He just did his second spar session yesterday and it looks like we're on the other side of the injury now.
We lost anywhere from 12 to 18 rounds of sparring but it can't be helped. This is boxing, it's a physical sport and you've just got to get on with it."
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The "New" James Toney Dines Wednesday in Florida
posted by mightygloves.com on January 5, 2007
Former three-time world champion and current No. 2-ranked heavyweight contender James "Lights Out" Toney and the newest member of Team Toney, renowned training and fitness guru and Tae Bo® creator Billy Blanks, at dinner Wednesday night at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla. In addition to thousands of sit ups, hundreds of rounds of sparring and many miles of road work, Blanks also has helped Toney resist empty calories and excess carbohydrates as he prepares to face No. 1-ranked contender Samuel Peter in Saturday's eagerly awaited WBC Heavyweight Elimination bout on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT).
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The Detroit Premeir of "Rocky Balboa"
posted by mightygloves.com on December 5, 2006
Images Courtesy of John Rhasea
Middleweight Champion, Jermain Taylor Returns Home to Defend His Title
posted by Kathleen Holland on December 2, 2006
LITTLE ROCK – Fans and media welcomed Jermain Taylor, the Undisputed Middleweight champion of the world, “Home for the Holidays” Saturday, from his Miami training camp where he has been preparing for his upcoming fight against Kassim Ouma (25-2-1, 15 KOs) which is scheduled for Saturday, December 9 at the Alltel Arena in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
Taylor (25-0-1, 17 KOs) seemed very relaxed and confident and ready to defend his title. When asked about his preparation and training, Taylor had this to say, “I’m so glad to be back in Little Rock and I can’t wait to get in the ring. I just train at 110% everywhere I go, it doesn’t make any difference who I fight or where I train at, I just give 110%.”
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Photo Gallery Database Issues
posted by mightygloves.com on November 1, 2006
Our latest gallery Suarez vs. Cintron is having some database issues and the images can appear multiple times and out of order. We are working on this issue and will have it corrected later today. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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posted by mightygloves.com on October 4, 2006
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Fight Writer Givens Responds To Michael Marley Blast
posted by mightygloves.com on September 11, 2006
Hi Michael. First, let me start off by saying I appreciate the tone of the first email you sent me yesterday. You obviously have some concerns, but you wrote them to me in a respectful and civilized manner, and I will respond in kind. You threw a few shots, a few jabs, but I can roll with those, and I will be happy discuss our respective articles. I apologize I couldn't respond immediately, but I was covering the Arkansas Razorbacks football game last night. I also received your phone message, if you want to talk further after this note my contact information is below and I'd be happy to talk to you.
As I said, I understand your objections to my article, and I will try to explain my objections to yours. As you wrote in your original note, you didn't mean a personal attack on me, and I wish to convey to the same to you. I am very familiar with you and your work on your site, and use it often. It is obviously highly regarded, and extremely reputable. That said, I will happily address your concerns.
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Arakansas Democrat-Gazette: Boxing Report
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Internet rumors untrue
This is how boxing rumors get started.
On Thursday, a popular Internet boxing site posted an article about middleweight champion Jermain Taylor with a headline that read in part "Taylor rejects Ouma... tells promoter DiBella, 'Bring me the head of Winky.'"
The article referred to the deal that Lou DiBella, Taylor's promoter, is attempting to work out between Taylor and Kassim Ouma for a Nov. 25 or Dec. 9 fight at Alltel Arena in North Little Rock, and indicated that Taylor's apparent intention for a rematch with Winky Wright instead.
In the article Taylor, from Little Rock, is directly quoted as saying:
"I want to fight Winky. Lou wants me to fight Ouma, but I don't want that. I want to let you know that right now. I don't want to fool around like this. I want to fight the best out there."
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MICHAEL MARLEY'S OPEN LETTER TO BOXING WRITER CHRIS GIVENS AND TO THE ARKANSAS GAZETTE
posted by mightygloves.com
WE STAND BY TAYLOR STORY, QUOTES AS 100 PERCENT TRUE
THIS NEWS FLASH JUST INTO OUR FNN BOXING NEWSROOM: Tampa Tribune boxing scribe Anwar S. Richardson reports Sunday that Wright lawyer-adviser Jim Wilkes said an agreement WAS REACHED ON FRIDAY for the Taylor-Wright rematch, that his understanding with Lou DiBella is being redcuced to writing and that, despite some minor quibbles, Wilkes fully expects Wright to sign the contract Monday.
DEAR CHRIS:
Thanks for referring to my site, WWW.FIGHTNIGHTNEWS.COM in your article on the Jermain Taylor situation. I wish you would have mentioned the site, if not me by name. I am always available at 917 853 4484 and I'm sure Taylor flack Norman Horton could have given you my number and email address. Also my email address is plastered all over the site.
I was a sports columnist for many years. I have worked at The Boston Globe, at newspapers in Las Vegas and at The New York Post. I have also managed or co-managed such world champions as Terry Norris, Robert Garcia and Shannon Briggs after leaving print journalism. I was also VP of pr for Don King Productions for five years. And I was a producer for the legendary Howard Cosell for four years at ABC.
So I know boxing inside and out. I know how the game is played.
I have always at least tried to get the other side of any story be it for a newspaper or now for my popular web site (four million "hits" in a mere seven weeks). I always ask someone who is criticized or questioned in any way for his or her side of the story. As you know, sometimes you get a response and sometimes you a no comments or you are unable to reach the person. BUT YOU ALWAYS TRY.
FNN Exclusive Taylor Quotes Borne Out As 100 Percent "Wright'
posted by mightygloves.com
Remember those controversial quotes from middleweight champion Jermain Taylor, as reported by myself and Nat Gottlieb exclusively on FNN a few days ago? Well, those quotes were 100 percent accurate and the proof is in the rematch.
The quotes which made it plain that Taylor did not want to fight Kassim Ouma and did want to erase any lingering doubts about whether he's better than southpaw Ronald "Winky" Wright have been borne out completely.
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Emile Griffith Interview
posted by mightygloves.com on August 30, 2006
Griffith is one of the greatest welterweight and middleweight champions. He was in 23 title bouts, held the welter title three times, the middleweight crown twice, and once at Jr. middle. His career spanned three decades.
Griffith retired with 85 wins, 24 losses and one no-contest. He was inducted into the first class of the boxing Hall of Fame in 1990.
Griffith boxed 339 title-fight rounds. More than any other fighter in the history of boxing.
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Holyfield and Bates - Set for Action
posted by Kathleen Holland on August 17, 2006
DALLAS – Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield (38-8-2, 25 KOs)) and Jeremy “The Beast” Bates (21-11-2, 18 KOs) area set to square off, Friday, August 18 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
The two heavyweights stepped up on the scale Thursday with Holyfield weighing in at 220 lbs and Bates weighing 225.5 lbs.
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Top Prospect Julio Cesar Garcia Headlines Holyfield Undercard Fri. Night in Dallas
posted by mightygloves.com on August 14, 2006
DALLAS, TEXAS - One of Mexico's top prospects, welterweight sensation Julio Cesar Garcia (37-2, Piedras Negras, Mexico), will headline an exciting seven bout Undercard this Friday night at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, when he takes on former Mexican National Champion and World Title challenger, Alfonso Sanchez (20-4-1, Tijuana, Mexico).
The Garcia vs Sanchez, eight-round Welterweight matchup will be the semi-main event under the Evander Holyfield vs Jeremy Bates, ten-round Heavyweight, main event. Holyfield, the four-time World Heavyweight Champion, will be returning to the ring for the first time in 21 months when he battles Bates. The first bout on the card begins at 8:00 p.m.
Ruiz Agrees to WBA Elimination fight against Chagaev
posted by mightygloves.com on August 9, 2006
LAS VEGAS (August 9, 2006) – Two-time world heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz (41-6-1, 28 KOs) has accepted the challenge offered by the World Boxing Association to fight No. 2 rated challenger Ruslan “White Tyson” Chagaev (21-0-1, 17 KOs) in an elimination bout to determine the organization’s official No. 1 heavyweight contender.
The WBA notified No. 1 rated Ruiz and Chagaev of its Championship Committee’s decision for an elimination bout, based on rule 10.3, and urged promoters Don King (Ruiz) and Klaus Peter Kohl (Chagaev) to begin negotiations and make necessary arrangements to stage the 12-round elimination fight. The WBA gave each fighter until August 10 to determine if they are interested in participating in the elimination bout.
Ruiz lost a controversial majority decision to WBA heavyweight champion Nicolay Valuev last December in Berlin. Valuev’s mandatory title defense is due by December 17.
“Valuev has my belt,” Ruiz said. “If I can’t get him to fight me instead of (Monte) Barrett in October, I really don’t have a much of a choice, so we’ve informed the WBA of our willingness to fight Chagaev in the elimination fight. It’s obvious that Valuev doesn’t want to fight me. He knows that I really beat him in his backyard. The decision was so bad everybody in the entire Berlin stadium was booing.”
Chagaev, a southpaw from Uzebekistan, now fights out of Germany. He is the reigning WBA Intercontinental heavyweight champion.
Ruiz plans on returning to the gym this week in Las Vegas or Puerto Rico.
Mightygloves.com Week in Boxing
posted by Kathleen Holland on August 6, 2006
The following is a brief synopsis of news and events in the sport of boxing for the week of July 29 to August 5. We attempt to bring you as much up to date information as possible. If we miss something, we apologize. Please let us know. Email us at info@mightygloves.com
July 29 - Roy Jones, Jr. (50-4, 38 KOs) won a unanimous decision against Prince Badi Ajamu (25-2-1, 14 KOs) for the NABO light heavyweight championship at the Qwest Arena in Boise, Idaho Saturday night. In the co-feature, William Guthrie, (34-3-2, 26 KOs) scored a 5th round TKO over Luke Munsen (19-5, 13 KOs) to become the new IBF Cruiserweight Champion, as Referee Tony Weeks called a halt to the bout at 1:31. Also on the undercard, Cruiserweight, Arthur Williams (43-14-1, 30 KOs) scored a 10th round TKO over the hometown favorite, Kenny Keene (51-4-0, 28 KOs) in what might have been Keene’s last professional bout. In a six round light welterweight brawl, Hilario Lopez (9-4, 7 KOs) scored a third round TKO over Steve Marquez (7-8-1, 6 KOs) with a debilitating body shot.
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Judges "Give" Fight to Vernon Forrest
posted by Kathleen Holland
With a look of defeat on his face, Vernon Forrest (28-2, 28 KOs) was given a unanimous decision over Ike Quartey (37-3-1, 31 KOs) Saturday night at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City in a 10 round light middleweight non championship bout that had much of the crowd chanting “bull s---, bull s---, bull s---, bull s---……… after the decision was announced. The decision was so shocking that it even bewildered Emanuel Steward, Jim Lampley, and Larry Merchant, not to mention Ike Quartey and Lou DiBella, his promoter. .
Two judges, Melvina Latham and Steve Weisfeld scored the bout 95-94 and Tony Paolillo scored it 96-93 for Forrest, even after a point was deducted from him in the ninth round because of repeated low blows.
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Boxing Tournaments - Good For Boxing?
posted by Kathleen Holland
With two professional boxing tournaments in progress, fans have had an opportunity to see some great, competitive boxing. First we have “The Contender”, an unscripted, reality based drama that highlights fighters who aspire to succeed as professional boxers. This tournament began with 16 welterweight fighters, (149 lbs) vying for a chance to be “The Contender” Champion (a non-sanctioned championship) and win a grand prize of $500,000, but also for the opportunities that may come from the national exposure and the competition. There is a lot of drama, focusing on the feelings of the fighters, their families and teammates before, during and after the bout and not as much actual fighting. It is, after all, a reality series. A new episode is televised each week, which keeps the viewer involved.
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Stevie "Lil' But Bad" Johnston goes back to lightweight
posted by mightygloves.com on August 1, 2006
LAS VEGAS (July 31, 2006) – Crafty veteran Stevie “Little But Bad” Johnston has decided to return to his natural fighting weight of 135 pounds, back to the lightweight division he dominated for four years, rather than continue giving up too much size and strength to the world’s top rated super lightweights.
The 5-foot, 5-inch Johnston (38-4-1, 17 KOs), 33, captured the World Boxing Council lightweight championship twice between 1997 and 2000, registering seven successful title defenses at 135 pounds. Technically speaking, at least for 30 minutes, Stevie captured the WBC lightweight belt for the third time, when he won a 12-round majority decision against Jose Luis Castillo on September 9, 2000. A scoring error was revealed resulting in a controversial draw. The classy Johnston went to Castillo’s dressing room to personally return the WBC title belt
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Mightygloves.com Week in Boxing
posted by Kathleen Holland on July 31, 2006
The following is a brief synopsis of news and events in the sport of boxing for the week of July 23 to July 29. We attempt to bring you as much up to date information as possible. If we miss something, we apologize. Please let us know. Email us at info@mightygloves.com
July 25 – Gary Balletto scored a split decision over Aaron Torres in the third installment of “The Contender” on ESPN2 on Tuesday night. Don’t miss “The Contender” on ESPN2, Tuesday at 10:00 p.m. ET.
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Jones Scores Unanimous Decision Over Ajamu
posted by Kathleen Holland on July 30, 2006
BOISE, ID – Roy Jones, Jr. (50-4, 38 KOs) won a unanimous decision against Prince Badi Ajamu (25-3-1, 14 KOs) for the NABO light heavyweight championship at the Qwest Arena in Boise, Idaho Saturday night.
Ajamu started the fight, coming out aggressively, but the tone quickly changed in favor of Jones, who controlled the fight throughout. Ajamu was clearly outclassed and seemed to be bothered by the altitude, which caused him some breathing difficulties. He was also penalized three points for low blows, but it had no bearing on the outcome of the fight. Jones rated his performance as a "C" but is looking forward to his next opponent.
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