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hmm, haven't heard about it yet. All I know is Shawn Porter has been giving him work and dominated Pacman during their first day of sparring. If he didget KOed and it leaks in Philboxing... that forum's gonna implode
09 Boxing Thread:: 12/12 Diaz.vs.Malignaggi HBO/Bradley.vs.Peterson Showtime
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Theres an 8 page thread on it on Philboxing...theyre going nuts
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btw, did anyone catch JuanMa's and Gamboa's fights?
JUANMA LOPEZ SURVIVES LAST ROUND SCARE TO RETAIN TITLE
By Dong Secuya
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 11 Oct 2009
What was expected to be a casual defense for the undefeated WBO superbantam champion Juan Manuel Lopez of Puerto Rico against Roger Mtagawa of Philadelphia who had 12 losses in his record before the fight, turned out to be an epic 12-round battle when Lopez was stretched out to his limit and clung out for his dear life in the last round to win by majority decision at the Madison Square Garden Arena in New York Saturday night. The scores were 115-115, 114-113, 115-111 for Lopez.
Lopez tagged Mtagwa with bombs early in the fight but the Tanzanian warrior took JuanMa's strongest punches and continued coming in making the Boricua to fight smart by fighting from the distance in the first half of the fight. In the fifth round, Mtagwa was called for a knockdown by the referee in what appeared to be not coming from a punch.
In the seventh round, Mtagwa connected with several right bombs that changed the complexion of the fight when Lopez accepted Mtagwa's challenged to a brawl. Bombs after bombs where exchanged by both fighters from the 8th round onwards that saw both fighters wobbly and staggered at times but at the same time showed both fighters toughness and stamina in the ring.
In the 11th round, the first time Lopez was extended this far in his entire professional career, Mtagwa connected with some solid shots that sent Lopez staggering towards the rope in the last seconds of the round only to be saved by the bell.
The last round saw Lopez clearly out of his breath and was in danger of being knocked out at any given moment but although Mtagwa connected with many heavy shots to the retreating Lopez, the undefeated Boricua dug deep to scarily survived the round.
Mtagwa, during the post-fight interview, asked for a rematch but Top Rank president Bob Arum said they are looking to fight WBO featherweight champion Steven Luevano.
GAMBOA STOPS GARCIA IN 4!
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Sun, 11 Oct 2009
10/10/09,New York,N.Y. --- WBA Featherweight Champion Yuriorkis Gamboa stops Whyber Garcia in the 4th round to retain his title Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York. --- Photo Credit : Chris Farina - Top Rank.
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Jorge Linares got Ko'd in the First rd
Unbeaten but unheralded Mexican Juan Carlos Salgado (22-0-1, 16 KOs), 130, greatly shocked the boxing world when he scored an unexpected TKO over previouslyunbeaten WBA super-feather champ Jorge Linares (27-1, 18 KOs), 129.75, a prohibitive favorite, at 1:13 of the opening session to capture the belt on Saturdayin Tokyo, Japan.
Unbeaten but unheralded Mexican Juan Carlos Salgado (22-0-1, 16 KOs), 130, greatly shocked the boxing world when he scored an unexpected TKO over previouslyunbeaten WBA super-feather champ Jorge Linares (27-1, 18 KOs), 129.75, a prohibitive favorite, at 1:13 of the opening session to capture the belt on Saturdayin Tokyo, Japan.
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Another L for GBP
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Dammit I missed a good one. Hopefully it goes up on youttube soon.
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Caballero talking wreckless
Posted by: Rick Reeno on 10-11-2009.
By Rick Reeno
In the toughest fight of his career, WBO super bantamweight champion Juan Manuel Lopez went life and death in the championship rounds to win a twelve round unanimous decision over veteran Rogers Mtagwa at the WaMu Theater in New York's Madison Square Garden. Lopez showed a champion's heart and mountain of courage by staying on his feet to finish the fight.
There was one man who made the long trip from Panama to watch the fight at ringside, WBA/IBF super bantamweight champion Celestino Caballero. For months, Caballero and Lopez have been trading insults in the media. During the last few weeks, Lopez told every media outlet that Caballero was the next opponent in January. But when the Mtagwa fight was over Lopez's promoter Bob Arum mentioned two possible names to fight Lopez in January - and Caballero was not one of them. Arum said WBO featherweight champion Steven Luevano and WBC featherweight champ Elio Rojas were the two fighters in the running to meet Lopez in 2010 on HBO.
Cabellero told BoxingScene.com that he believes Lopez was exposed by Mtagwa. He claims the entire Lopez team, and members of Top Rank, bailed after the fight, and nobody even spoke to them about a possible unification with Lopez.
"I came all the way from Panama to watch Juama get exposed by an old man like Mtagwa. He put in the newspaper [that] after Mtagwa he wanted Celestino. He is so scared that they didn't even my name after the fight. Now I put a statement to every super bantamweight or featherweight - who dares to challenge me - because I lost all my hope with Juanm Lopez. Because it's a fact that he will go to Puerto Rico to hide behind the shell of a clam," Caballero said.
"After the fight, everybody ran away. None of the executives from Top Rank approached my adviser Sampson Lewkowicz or myself. Everyone knows in the arena, if I was in there tonight - he would been knocked out cold."
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what the HELL!
did that first right even connect?
Linares was OUT on his feet. the ref shoulda stopped it from jump. he didnt respond and he kept backing up til he hit the ropes. I need to watch that in HD. Icouldnt see how good that 1-2 connected
did that first right even connect?
Linares was OUT on his feet. the ref shoulda stopped it from jump. he didnt respond and he kept backing up til he hit the ropes. I need to watch that in HD. Icouldnt see how good that 1-2 connected
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didn't seem like the right connected. Looked like the left put him down
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so he got knocked silly by a left jab?
are u kidding me...
are u kidding me...
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i keep rewinding that vid and trying to see if that was a jab or a slapping hook
Either way, it didn't seem like a powerful punch
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did you see part 2 of that vid?�� Towards the end of the vid, there's a replay of the first knockdown..� It was a hook to Linares temple not a jab.
Japanese fans are bummed out.. apparently Linares is a fan favorite there
around 4:28 is the left hook replay
Japanese fans are bummed out.. apparently Linares is a fan favorite there
around 4:28 is the left hook replay
Yo you gotta be %@$*%*# kidding me.
I was pulling hard for this kid to reign at this weight class. $@%%#@@#+@@%.
He's huge in Japan, that's one of the reasons he waited so long to sign with one of the major American promoters. Cash flow out there for him ispretty steady and solid. I've watched every single one of his fights and never seen him that hurt. Dude had that Margarito chin. I'm pissed.
BTW, I'm convinced that Caballero will outbox JML all night. Call it a hunch or w/e you want to.
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Yea Dako, thanks for the 2nd replay... was a weird left hook that started real wide but came straight thru the center what the hell!
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Linares was lucky the right hand after the left hook didnt land he would have needed a stretcher
Originally Published: October 12, 2009
[h2]Lopez hangs on to edge Mtagwa[/h2]
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By Dan Rafael
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AP Photo/Gregory PayanJuan Manuel Lopez bested Rogers Mtagwa early, but the fight was touch-and-go in the late rounds.
A roundup of the past week's notable boxing results from around the world:
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Juan Manuel Lopez W12 Rogers Mtagwa
Retains a junior featherweight title
Scores: 116-111, 115-111, 114-113Records: Lopez, 27-0, 24 KOs; Mtagwa, 26-13-2, 18 KOs
Rafael's remark: The fight was terrific, an unexpected barnburner that deserves serious consideration when the time comes to pick the fight of the year. As good as the action was throughout the fight, the end was as dramatic as anything you'll ever see in a boxing ring: Lopez, clearly winning the fight, was badly hurt and desperate to get to the final bell before Mtagwa knocked him out. Lopez had been hurt in the 10th round, barely survived the 11th and then was out on his feet for almost the entire 12th round, yet somehow was able to do just barely enough to keep referee Eddie Cotton from stopping the fight. It was truly amazing. Mtagwa was perhaps one solid punch away from ending the fight but couldn't land it.
The entire fight was entertaining, but Lopez had opened a big lead in the first half, winning rounds 1-6 on all three judges' scorecards. However, Mtagwa was still doing damage and slowing down Lopez before making a big comeback in the late rounds. If there is anything to compare it to, it's the epic first fight between Julio Cesar Chavez and Meldrick Taylor. It was like a light version of that classic, in which Taylor was easily winning but Chavez was doing serious damage and coming on strong until finally flooring Taylor in the 12th round and getting the massively controversial stoppage with two seconds left. The biggest difference here (other than the fact neither fighter is as good as Chavez or Taylor) was that Mtagwa could not get Lopez off his feet, as Lopez barely made it to the final bell with virtually everyone in the boisterous crowd of 3,152 on their feet.
Lopez, 26, Puerto Rico's top rising star, had the crowd behind him and was making his fifth title defense against Mtagwa, a rough, tough fighter from Tanzania who now lives in Philadelphia. He doesn't have a great record, but if you've ever seen him, you know Mtagwa makes entertaining fights and is better than his record looks. He sure deserves another notable money fight after this game performance. He came close to derailing some big plans for Lopez, whom Top Rank hopes can become the next big Puerto Rican star, following in the footsteps of Felix Trinidad and Miguel Cotto. To that end, Lopez was showcased on the card with featherweight titlist Yuriorkis Gamboa in the co-feature. Top Rank wants to match them next summer in what would be a very exciting fight. First, however, is a tentative HBO doubleheader Jan. 23 in Puerto Rico in which they would fight separate opponents again. Of course, given that Lopez was cut from one of the many head-butts Mtagwa landed and was banged up pretty good, it remains to be seen whether he'll be ready to fight that soon.
Lopez started off well. He sent Mtagwa to the canvas twice in the first round for what appeared to be flash knockdowns, but Cotton did not have a good night and missed both calls (and basically ignored the dozens of Mtagwa head-butts). Nonetheless, Lopez did get credit for a flash knockdown in the fifth round, which put Mtagwa further down on the scorecards until his strong comeback. Whew! What a fight.
Yuriorkis Gamboa TKO4 Whyber Garcia
Retains a featherweight titleRecords: Gamboa, 16-0, 14 KOs; Garcia, 22-7, 15 KOs
Rafael's remark: There are few fighters as exciting as Gamboa, who brings an electricity and fury to the ring that makes it impossible to turn away when he's fighting. The 2004 Cuban Olympic gold medalist, who later defected and turned pro in 2007, has as much charisma as anyone in the sport -- not to mention speed and power. He used it all to destroy the overmatched Garcia, a 28-year-old from Panama who dropped to 0-2 in world title bouts, having also been stopped by Jorge Linares in the fifth round of a 2008 junior lightweight title challenge. Gamboa, 27, was not remotely challenged by Garcia, who was defensive from the start of the fight. Eventually, Gamboa got to him with a fast left hook that dropped him face-first in the fourth round. Garcia didn't seem much interested in continuing after the knockdown but reluctantly did. Moments later, Gamboa had him pinned on the ropes and was blasting him with unanswered punch after unanswered punch, leaving referee Steve Smoger no option but to pull the plug.
It was a sensational performance for Gamboa, albeit against a less-than-impressive opponent. The fight was showcased on the card because Top Rank's Bob Arum -- who recently signed Gamboa to a co-promotional deal with his original promoter, Arena-Box -- wants to match Gamboa with junior featherweight titlist Juan Manuel Lopez, who headlined this show. The tentative plan is for them to fight on another card together on Jan. 23, with Gamboa possibly facing tough Filipino contender Bernabe Concepcion with an eventual meeting against Lopez penciled in for June on the eve of the annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York.
As good as Gamboa is, however, his title is crapola. He was making the first defense of the belt handed to him by the WBA, which is a complete joke. Chris John is the long-reigning WBA titleholder, but was "elevated" to the so-called "super champion" even though he isn't a unified titleholder -- the weak reason the WBA gave for creating a second title in one division in the first place. In any case, Gamboa claimed the unwarranted interim belt in April by stopping Jose Rojas. Then, for no apparent reason, Gamboa was elevated to "regular" titleholder, while John's status was changed to "super champion." So now the WBA gets to line its pockets with multiple sanctioning fees in the same division. It's quite a racket, one the fighters and their handlers happily and stupidly go along with.
Odlanier Solis TKO2 Monte BarrettRecords: Solis, 15-0, 11 KOs; Barrett, 34-8, 20 KOs
Rafael's remark: Following Solis' impressive knockout of former title challenger Barrett, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum -- Solis' co-promoter with Arena Box -- declared himself back in the heavyweight business. He just might be right. It's a poor division, but Solis could give it some added punch. Although he came in at a career-heavy 271 pounds, he was still effective and looked pretty good dismantling the 38-year-old Barrett, who has seen better days but still was the best opponent of Solis' career. Solis, 29, won a gold medal in the 2004 Olympics and defected before turning pro in 2007 with teammates Yuriorkis Gamboa and Yan Barthelemy. He has been moved pretty quickly and, along with his handlers, declared himself ready for a serious test after the Barrett blowout. Barrett, who was 218½ pounds, took the fight on four days' notice after Fres Oquendo was forced out of the bout because of legal issues at home in Chicago. Barrett gave it his best shot, but he was no match for Solis' size, power or even hand speed, which was impressive for such a big man. Solis clipped Barrett with a left hook -- one that didn't look nearly at full power -- in the second round and knocked him down. A follow-up attack put Barrett on the canvas again, and referee Wayne Kelly called it off. Solis knocked out Barrett three rounds quicker than former cruiserweight champ David Haye did last year in his first notable heavyweight fight. After such a tremendous amateur career, Solis is probably ready for a major step up. Doesn't a showdown with American Cristobal Arreola have "great fight" written all over it?
Pawel Wolak TKO5 Carlos Nascimento Records: Wolak, 25-1, 17 KOs; Nascimento, 24-2, 20 KOs
Rafael's remark: What a good scrap to open Top Rank's pay-per-view card. Wolak and Nascimento brawled from the outset in a fight that went from competitive in the first couple of rounds to a dominant, bloody beatdown for Wolak, 28, a native of Poland living in New Jersey who has always made good fights. Wolak cut Brazil's Nascimento, 31, in the first round, and there was bloodshed for the rest of the fight. Neither guy showed any semblance of defense, so it was a caveman type of fight as they whaled on each other. But Wolak got hit with less and dished out more. He dropped Nascimento in the fifth round with a left hand and finally forced referee David Fields to stop the bout on the advice of the ringside doctor, with a beaten and battered Nascimento on his stool after five hellish rounds. Wolak won his fourth in a row since dropping a decision to Ishe Smith in August 2008. Nascimento, whose only previous loss came via 11th-round knockout in a challenge of junior middleweight titlist Sergei Dzindziruk in Germany in 2007, had his eight-fight winning streak snapped.
John Duddy W8 Jorge "Michi" Munoz
Scores: 80-72, 79-73 (twice)Records: Duddy, 27-1, 17 KOs; Munoz, 21-4, 13 KOs
Rafael's remark: Duddy's career hit bottom in April when he suffered his first loss to journeyman Billy Lyell in an eight-round decision upset. Duddy, 30, the popular Irish brawler based in New York, had gone from being a likely challenger to middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik to a virtually forgotten fighter. But promoter Bob Arum is trying to rebuild Duddy as best as he can. Reunited with his longtime trainer, Harry Keitt, Duddy shook off the loss and bounced back with a near-shutout decision against Munoz, a club fighter from Topeka, Kan. The good news for Duddy, who has been known to get cut badly in fights, was that the worst damage he suffered was a bloody nose in the first round. This one was all Duddy. Munoz stood right in front of him and didn't throw nearly enough punches to get much credit from the judges. Duddy, meanwhile, kept his hands moving and was tagging Munoz throughout the fight. Arum would like to match Duddy with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. next year in a pay-per-view fight that, although not all that meaningful, probably would attract a lot of attention and be a highly entertaining slugfest between limited fighters.
Jorge Diaz KO6 Yan BarthelemyRecords: Diaz, 10-0, 6 KOs; Barthelemy, 8-2, 1 KO
Rafael's remark: This was another excellent fight on a card that was very entertaining overall -- the televised bouts as well as this gem of an untelevised fight. Diaz, 22, a New Jersey prospect, brought a supportive crowd with him and rewarded them with an exciting and dramatic victory. He came into the ring wearing the blue and white colors of the late Arturo Gatti and with Gatti's "Thunderstruck" anthem playing behind him. Diaz looked up to Gatti; is handled by his longtime manager, Pat Lynch; and is trained by Mikey Skowronski, Gatti's close friend and longtime assistant trainer. Diaz honored Gatti's memory the best way a fighter could -- by pulling out a memorable victory in the same ring where Gatti had scored one of his most compelling victories, the unforgettable comeback against Wilson Rodriguez. Diaz was stepping up in class against former amateur star Barthelemy, 29, a 2004 Cuban Olympic gold medalist who had defected and turned pro in 2007 with teammates Yuriorkis Gamboa and Odlanier Solis, who both also fought on this card. Barthelemy, a slick defender, fought on even terms until the fourth round, when Barthelemy wobbled Diaz and had him in trouble. However, in the sixth round, Diaz uncorked a tremendous left hook that knocked Barthelemy down face-first and out cold. The crowd roared. Gatti would have been proud.
Omar Chavez W6 James Ventry
Scores: 59-54, 58-55 (twice)Records: Chavez, 18-0-1, 13 KOs; Ventry, 7-10-1, 4 KOs
Rafael's remark: Chavez, 19, is the younger fighting son of former three-division champion and Mexican icon Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. Although Chavez is a brawler and a crowd pleaser, his skills are just not there to become a serious contender. He may draw fans because of his name and fighting style, but it's hard to see him moving up to the top level of the sport. With 19 bouts, he still is fighting club fighters such as Ventry, a very limited guy who relies strictly on his heart and determination. It was a good fight to watch, but Chavez was in command most of the way. For Chavez, it was a good bounce-back from his last fight. He won that bout on July 18 via fourth-round knockout, but his opponent, Marco Antonio Nazareth, died later from injuries suffered in the fight. The situation has weighed heavily on Chavez, but he's trying to move on with his career. The fight with Ventry was a good way for him to get back on the horse.
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Israel Vazquez TKO9 Angel PrioloRecords: Vazquez, 44-4, 33 KOs; Priolo, 30-8, 20 KOs
Rafael's remark: At long last, Vazquez, the 31-year-old former junior featherweight world champion from Mexico, made his comeback. It had been 19 months since he last fought, when he put the cap on his 2-1 trilogy victory against Rafael Marquez in their now-legendary rivalry. But those three vicious fights took their toll. Vazquez needed three eye surgeries on the detached retina in his right eye, one of the key reasons for such a long layoff. So when he returned, it was no surprise that Vazquez was rusty, uncertain of himself and a bit out of sorts. It's also why his handlers selected Priolo, 35, of Colombia, as his opponent: He was supposed to be non-threatening. After all, Priolo came into the fight having lost six fights in a row (five of them by knockout) in lower weight classes. Yet Vazquez, who said he stressed defense while training but showed no evidence of that, struggled mightily. Through seven hard-fought rounds, two judges had the fight 76-76 and the third had Vazquez with a 78-74 margin. It was way tougher than it was supposed to be. The bad cut that Vazquez suffered over his left eye didn't help matters. But finally, with a flair for the dramatic, Vazquez dropped Priolo three times in the ninth round to score the victory. Vazquez did not look good. Maybe it was the rust. Maybe he's just a shot fighter after so many hard fights, the eye problem and the layoff. Whether he ever regains his championship form or not, he'll fight on. Vazquez wants a fourth fight with Marquez. Promoter Golden Boy is once again talking to Marquez's handlers about putting it together. It's the biggest money fight for both warriors despite the damage it will likely do to both of them if it happens. It is nice to have Vazquez back, but how much longer can he put himself through these kind of fights before the impact is lifelong? As an aside, kudos to Golden Boy for working things out on a few days' notice so that the fight -- part of a monthly series Golden Boy puts on in conjunction with HBO Plus throughout Latin America, South America and Mexico -- was available to American television viewers on Fox Sports En Español. Maybe it can happen on a regular basis. That would be nice.
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Toshiaki Nishioka TKO3 Ivan Hernandez
Retains a junior featherweight titleRecords: Nishioka, 35-4-3, 22 KOs; Hernandez, 25-5-1, 15 KOs
Rafael's remark: Japan's Nishioka, 33, made his third defense in easy fashion, blowing out Mexico's Hernandez, 26, a former junior bantamweight titlist. Hernandez quit after the third round because of what he said was a broken jaw. Through the brief fight, Nishioka was the more polished fighter. He used a nice right jab and moved well while Hernandez was simply looking to come forward and attack. Nishioka, a southpaw, was able to pick him apart and slip punches. In the second round, an accidental head-butt left Hernandez with a cut on his forehead. Because of the WBC's atrocious rule, Nishioka, the uncut fighter, had a point deducted by referee Mike Griffin. It wound up not making a difference. Nishioka took the third round and then Hernandez retired on his stool. Nishioka, who has won 12 fights in a row since losing a bantamweight title fight to Veeraphol Sahaprom in 2004, said after the fight that he'd like to face former champ Rafael Marquez or fellow titleholders Juan Manuel Lopez or Celestino Caballero.
Juan Carlos Salgado TKO1 Jorge Linares
Wins a junior lightweight titleRecords: Salgado, 22-0-1, 16 KOs; Linares, 27-1, 18 KOs
Rafael's remark: In perhaps the upset of the year, Mexico's Salgado, 24, destroyed the heralded Linares in just 73 seconds to snatch away his 130-pound title in shocking fashion. Linares, 24, who is from Venezuela but based in Japan, was a massive favorite and was being groomed for stardom. Just a few weeks ago, Linares -- promoted by Japan's most powerful promoter, Teiken Boxing -- signed a co-promotional contract with Golden Boy. Linares was expected to take care of Salgado and then come to the United States to fight on HBO in early 2010. So much for the best-laid plans. He may wind up with a rematch against Salgado. Linares, a former featherweight titlist making his second junior lightweight defense, simply never saw the punch that did him in. It was the first solid blow from Salgado, a left hook to the chin. It floored Linares, who never fully recovered from the punch. He made it to his feet but was unsteady. Salgado attacked immediately, drove Linares into the ropes and pounded on him until he fell to the canvas again, onto his rear end in a corner. Although Linares beat the count, he was out on his feet, and referee Luis Pabon appropriately stopped the fight, giving Salgado the stunning victory. Linares had trained for the fight in Las Vegas and, from what we hear from multiple sources, had been knocked out cold in the gym in sparring by prospect Lonnie Smith and had a hard time with another prospect, Brandon Rios. Perhaps whatever Linares' issues were came with him into the fight.
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Denis Boytsov KO7 Jason GavernRecords: Boytsov, 26-0, 21 KOs; Gavern, 18-6-3, 8 KOs
Rafael's remark: Boytsov, 23, made a big statement when he stopped Taras Bidenko in impressive fashion in the sixth round in June. In his next fight, he was matched with Gavern, a 32-year-old American who was not nearly as dangerous as Bidenko. However, Boytsov, a Russian living in Germany, still found something to do impressively against Gavern: He became the first to stop him. Boytsov, who shares trainer Fritz Sdunek with heavyweight titlist Vitali Klitschko, dropped Gavern in the first round with a counter right hand. Gavern was down again from a left hook in the second round. It was all Boytsov. There was another knockdown in the sixth round and fourth and final knockdown in the seventh round. Boytsov is one of the most notable young heavyweight contenders in the world. Gavern saw his modest three-fight winning streak end.
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Fernando Guerrero W10 Ossie Duran
Scores: 97-93, 96-94, 95-95Records: Guerrero, 16-0, 13 KOs; Duran, 23-8-2, 9 KOs
Rafael's remark:Guerrero, one of the most exciting prospects in boxing after a standout amateur career, continued to pack in fans in his adopted hometown of Salisbury. The 22-year-old, who was born in the Dominican Republic, drew a crowd of about 5,000 to a minor league baseball stadium to watch him take his biggest step up in class against the battle-tested Duran. Guerrero, busier than most of his opponents, suffered a cut over his left eye in the eighth round as the result of an accidental head clash. Duran was credited with a flash knockdown in the 10th round, although Guerrero contended that it was a slip caused by rain from earlier in the day that had made the canvas slick. Ultimately, it didn't affect the outcome, as Guerrero took the majority decision. Duran, 32, a native of Ghana living in New Jersey, was moving up from junior middleweight and dropped to 0-3-1 in his last four bouts.
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Carl Frochvs Andre Dirrell
Arthur Abraham vs Jermain Taylor
| Carl Froch | .........NAME......... | Andre Dirrell |
| Nottingham, England | .........HOMETOWN......... | Flint, MI |
| 32 | .............AGE............ | 26 |
| 72 IN. | .........HEIGHT......... | 74 IN. |
| 168 LB. | .........WEIGHT......... | 168 LB. |
| 76 IN. | .........REACH......... | 75 IN. |
| 25-0, 20 KOs | ........RECORD........ | 18-0 13 KOs |
Arthur Abraham vs Jermain Taylor
| Arthur Abraham | .........NAME......... | Jermain Taylor |
| Yerevan, Armenia | .........HOMETOWN......... | Little Rock, AR |
| 29 | .............AGE............ | 31 |
| 70 IN. | .........HEIGHT......... | 73 IN. |
| 168 LB. | .........WEIGHT......... | 168 LB. |
| 72 IN. | .........REACH......... | 78 IN. |
| 30-0, 24 KOs | ........RECORD........ | 28-3-1, 17 KOs |
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Gamboa vs Bernabe
Gamboa vs Bernabe
YURIORKIS GAMBOA TO FACE BERNABE CONCEPCION ON JANUARY 23RD
"They're going to fight January 23rd in Puerto Rico. Yuriorkis is going to fight Bernabe Concepcion and we're going to take Juan Manuel to California to have the nutritionist look at him and to see if he's hurting himself going down to 122. If he is, we'll move him right away to 126," promoter Bob Arum stated as he spoke to Steve Kim of Maxboxing.com about the future plans of Yuriorkis Gamboa and Juan Manuel Lopez.
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[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Proving that last week's bad weather was never an issue in training camp, Manny Pacquiao dominated his sparring partners Tuesday at the Shape-Up Gym in Cooyesan Hotel in Baguio City. Pacquiao sparred with highly touted former two-time world lightweight champion Jose Luis Castillo of Mexico for three rounds. Pacquiao is preparing for his upcoming world welterweight with Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto set for 12-rounds at a catch weight of 145lbs scheduled on November 14 at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, Nevada. In his anticipated sparring with Castillo, Pacquiao used his vastly improved lateral movements in trying to avoid the Mexican's uppercuts and body shots. Pacquiao stalled Castillo's aggressive attacks with three to five punch combos and counter left straights.[/font]
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[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Chief trainer Freddie Roach, who at first seemed cautious when it comes to having Castillo as a sparring partner now expressed his contentment in having the Mexican inside the gym.[/font]
[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"Castillo looked to be off a little bit and he's never sparred as fast as anyone like Manny. But I like his movement because he moves similar to Cotto. Overall it was a great workout and I was very happy," said Roach.[/font]
[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]In sparring with Porter, Pacquiao again worked on his footwork and stiff combinations while moving out of harm's way.[/font]
[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"That will one of Manny's best assets. His ability to throw strong punches while moving out of the ropes," said two-time world champion Dodie Boy Penalosa who now works as one of Pacquiao's assistant trainers.[/font]
[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Meanwhile Roach denied reports circulating on the internet that Pacquiao was knocked down in one sparring session last week.[/font]
[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Roach said no one has come close to flooring Pacquiao in any of their sparring sessions in their Baguio training camp.[/font]
[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Last weekend internet forums were deluged with queries and reports that Pacquiao got tagged by American sparring partner Shawn Porter.[/font]
[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"That's a lie. I would know because I would have to pay. He's getting hit but he's never been floored ever. Not in eight years. The money is still in my pocket," said Roach.[/font]
[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Roach has promised $1,000 for anyone among the sparring partners who could put down Pacquiao during sparring.[/font]
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for those who missed it... Tyson interviewed by Oprah.
http://www.boxingcore.com/2009/10/12/video-mike-tyson-on-oprah/
http://www.boxingcore.com/2009/10/12/video-mike-tyson-on-oprah/
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Watched the JuanMa fight last night...wow.
He was not sharp at all. I have no idea how he survived the 12th. JuanMa's really gonna have to step his defense up if he decides to move up in weight.Part of it was Mtagwa throwing wild haymakers, but I also thought Gerry Penalosa landed some good shots on JuanMa - just didnt have any power.
He was not sharp at all. I have no idea how he survived the 12th. JuanMa's really gonna have to step his defense up if he decides to move up in weight.Part of it was Mtagwa throwing wild haymakers, but I also thought Gerry Penalosa landed some good shots on JuanMa - just didnt have any power.
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