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Punisher..ppp..please make the fight with Pavlik.
From the way Berto is talking on Twitter, he's goin to Turkey.
From the way Berto is talking on Twitter, he's goin to Turkey.
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[h2]SERGIO MARTINEZ MOURNS THE LOSS OF VERNON FORREST[/h2]
July 27th, 2009
by GFL
(July 27, 2009) WBC Junior Middleweight Champion Sergio Martinez was hit extremely hard by the news that the man who preceded him as champion, Vernon Forrest, had passed away over the weekend.
The following is his statement, paying final respects to the great champion:
"Vernon Forrest was a great fighter. I always dreamed of fighting Vernon, because it has always been my goal to prove myself against the very best. This tragic news puts both my life and boxing career in perspective. Vernon and I both shared a love for children, and helping those who had become disadvantaged. This is why I did not just look up to him as a boxer, but as a human being. My thoughts are prayers are with his family, and I promise to dedicate my next fight to the memory of Vernon Forrest." - Sergio Martinez."
BoxingScene.com has been advised that a potential middleweight bout, between WBC/WBO middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik and Paul Williams, has hit a serious roadblock in the ongoing negotiations between Top Rank and Dan Goossen. The two sides are far apart on the money.
From what I was told, HBO is offering up $3.75 million for the fight. Pavlik would get $1.75 [plus a piece of gate, etc.], Williams to get $1.55 and Top Rank would get $500K. HBO wants the date of September 26 to pair it with the replay of Floyd Mayweather Jr-Juan Manuel Marquez. Top Rank was offering $1.25 to Williams and raised it to $1.55 last week. HBO is pushing for the fight to happen but they may have to offer up more money to make it happen and that's a longshot based on their tight budget.
The big roadblock is the gate and the money coming in from the sponsors [estimated to be a few million]. Goossen wants to split the gate/sponsorship money down the middle and of course Top Rank is not going to do that. Top Rank bases their position on the fact - that regardless of whether or not it's Williams in the other corner - Pavlik will sell out the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Based on that, obviously Top Rank does not see a reason to give Goossen/Williams a piece of the gate or their sponsorship money
What channel is the Campbell fight on
You mean the Bradley fight....
Its on Showtime.
How did he destroy MargaritoOriginally Posted by CAFinest23
I'm pulling for Nate hopefully it's going to be a good fight. Paul isn't the Ricky Rubio of boxing his skill set alone is well worth the hype. He absolutely destroyed Mr.Plaster and hit Winky more time that I've ever seen. If you the Pavik is going to beat Paul your crazy.
Originally Posted by dako akong otin
... nah, just playin sir robI'll give this to bradley by ud
Paul isn't the Ricky Rubio of boxing his skill set alone is well worth the hype. He absolutely destroyed Mr.Plaster
Nah, man. I was at the fight in Carson.....I forget which round (9, 10, or 11) but Toni had a chance of KOing Pun. Williams won the first 6rounds and the very last round to win the fight. (115-113) on my scorecard at least.
Pun/Pavlik would be fun. I cant make my BOLD prediction yet.
Originally Posted by GUNNA GET IT
With what? the corner stool? Tim couldn't ko a bantamweight running in full speed LOL
With what? the corner stool? Tim couldn't ko a bantamweight running in full speed LOL
Paul isn't the Ricky Rubio of boxing his skill set alone is well worth the hype.
when I said Rubio earlier I meant Marco Antonio Rubio thatthey sold out the arena to see Pavlik fight that tomato can.
How did he destroy MargaritoDon't get me wrong, Williams won the fight but Margarito came on strong for the last half of the fight and made it close.
15 round right, Pun would have been tasting the canvas at least...
I don't think Cheato used the wraps in that fight. He was hitting Paul flush for a few rounds and Paul didn't really show it as much after the fight. I'd take Pavlik in the fight
15 round right, Pun would have been tasting the canvas at least...
u better go re watch that.
Paul DOMINATED 11 & 12
thats what won him the fight
He was gettin stronger.
margarito faded and 3 more rounds mighta put him on his back