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| R-E-S-P-E-C-T Just a little bit; Jermain Taylor deserves more than he gets By: Phil Santos – Overhandright.com Photo Credit: HBO Boxing |
| No chance. Essentially that is what former Middleweight champion Jermain Taylor has been given in his rematch against current top dog Kelly Pavlik. Since besting future Hall of Famer Bernard Hopkins twice and fighting Winky Wright to a draw Taylor has seen his stock plummet. Fairly or not Taylor has faced plenty of criticism. Read the Full Story..... |
| What a fight! Fans saw straight up action from start to finish. Paul Williams was punished early by Carlos Quintana power shots before settling down and out boxing the determined Quintana during the middle rounds. Just when it appeared that Quintana may be fading, under the pressure of the long armed champion, he proceeded to pound left hooks into Williams’ brow. Quintana opened up cuts over both of Williams’ eyes and Quintana persistently targeted them. Read the Full Story..... |
| Paul Williams Punished by Carlos Quintana; Quintana captures WBO Welterweight Title By: Phil Santos – Overhandright.com Photo Credit: Associated Press |
| SHOWTIME will thrill boxing fans with an exciting and explosive light heavyweight championship doubleheader when International Boxing Organization (IBO) 175-pound champion and former undisputed light heavyweight kingpin Antonio Tarver defends his crown against International Boxing Federation (IBF) titleholder Clinton Woods at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa , Fla. on Saturday, April, 12. Before Tarver and Woods exchange leather, fans will enjoy the highly anticipated light heavyweight championship fight between World Boxing Council (WBC) titleholder Chad Dawson and former world champion Glen Johnson, making April 12 a can’t miss night of boxing. Read the Full Story..... |
| TARVER-WOODS, DAWSON-JOHNSON PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES XO CLUB AT ST. PETE TIMES FORUM-TAMPA, FLORIDA |
| Photo By: Tom Casino/Showtime |
| Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez successfully completed their World Boxing Council (WBC) mandatory pre weigh in one month before their third and final clash, Saturday, March 1 from The Home Depot Center in Carson , Calif. and live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. Read the Full Story..... |
| On Target: Vazquez and Marquez Complete WBC Pre Weigh In |
| Bernard Hopkins waits for the beginning of today's press conference at the Planet Hollywood Restaurant in Times Square, New York City. Calzaghe and Hopkins will meet in the Planet Hollywood Ring in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 19, 2008 for The Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight World Championship in a bout televised live on HBO. |
| Photos From Hopkins vs. Calzaghe Press Conference in NY! Photo Credit: Hoganphotos.com/ Golden Boy Promotions |
| Photos From Hopkins vs. Calzaghe Press Conference in LA! PHOTO CREDIT: Hoganphotos.com/ Golden Boy Promotions |
| World Light Heavyweight Champion Bernard Hopkins (right) addresses the media as trainer Freddie Roach (left) listens on at a press conference today at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles to discuss Hopkins' April 19, 2008 fight against World Super Middleweight Champion Joe Calzaghe in the Planet Hollywood Ring in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two will fight for Hopkins' Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight World Championship in a fight that will be televised live on HBO. |
| World Light Heavyweight Champion Bernard Hopkins (left) and World Super Middleweight Champion Joe Calzaghe (right) meet face to face at a press conference today at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles to discuss their April 19, 2008 fight in the Planet Hollywood Ring in Las Vegas, Nevada for Hopkins' Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight World Championship title in a fight that will be televised live on HBO. |
| Photos From Hopkins vs. Calzaghe Press Conference in LA! PHOTO CREDIT: Hoganphotos.com/ Golden Boy Promotions |
| OPEN MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES ISRAEL VAZQUEZ AND RAFAEL MARQUEZ Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, South El Monte Community Center Photos: JORGE GARCIA |
| Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez participated in a public open media workout Monday as they continue to wind down preparations for their highly anticipated rubber match, “Final Confrontation” for the WBC/The Ring Magazine super bantamweight title this Saturday, March 1, at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. Vazquez-Marquez I and II produced the most exciting, bloody, give-and-take slugfests of 2007, with the second bout winning Fight of the Year and Round of the Year honors. Read the Full Story..... |
| Six-division and Ten-time World Champion boxer Oscar de la Hoya (left) speaks to the media as Former World Champion Steve Forbes (right) looks on at today's press conference at The Nokia Theater in New York City to announce their upcoming May 3, 2008 bout at The Home Depot Center in Carson, CA and which will be televised live on HBO. Read the Full Story..... |
| Oscar De La Hoya vs. Steve Forbes NYC Press Conference Photo Credit: Hoganphotos.com/ Golden Boy Promotions |
| Vazquez vs. Marquez III was Magnifico; Israel Vazquez scores Split Decision win in Fight of the Year candidate By: Phil Santos – Overhandright.com |
| It was everything we hoped for and more than we should have expected. Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez proved once again to be incredible fighters and true champions with yet another amazing performance. The perceived heavier hitter in Vazquez hit the canvas and was visibly shaken more than once and the slicker boxer in Marquez appeared to be landing the more solid shots. Read the Full Story..... |
| Live from the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino a great night of exhilarating boxing took place. Broadcast live on ESPN2 and promoted by Star Boxing the show featured an intriguing Welterweight match-up between a fairly well established young fighter, Delvin Rodriguez, versus an aging but undefeated veteran in Troy Browning. A bit of a crossroads fight for both men with Rodriguez looking to reaffirm himself as a viable prospect/contender in the games hottest division and Browning seeking a signature win to legitimize his unbeaten record and Read the Full Ringside Report..... |
| Star Boxing Shines at Mohegan Sun; Delvin Rodriguez and Ali Oubaali notch decisive victories By: Phil Santos – Overhandright.com From Ringside |
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| HAYE LANDS THE HAYEMAKER; STOPS MACCARINELLI IN SECOND |
| Photos By: Tom Casino/Showtime |
| LONDON (March 9, 2008) – South London native David Haye disposed of Welshman Enzo Maccarinelli in less than two rounds to unify the cruiserweight division. Haye entered London ’s O2 Arena on Saturday night with the WBA and WBC belts and collected Maccarinelli’s WBO strap after a brilliant show of speed and power. The fight began shortly after 2 a.m. local time with a delirious, sold out crowd of Read the Full Story..... |
| “I’m pleased to be working with Golden Boy Promotions and I know that each one of my fights will be bigger than the last, not only for me, but for all of my loyal fans,” said Hatton. “I got a taste of working with Oscar and his team with my fight with Floyd Mayweather and they’ re a world-class company. They're the kind of team I need to keep me in big fights against the best in the world.” Read the Full Story..... |
| GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS SIGNS “THE HITMAN” BRITISH SUPERSTAR RICKY HATTON INKS WITH LEADING BOXING PROMOTIONS COMPANY |
| WBC World Super Featherweight Champion Juan Manuel Marquez (left) poses with Manny Pacquiao (right) on Monday, March 10, 2008 at La Placita Olvera in Los Angeles during a press conference to discuss their world title fight on March 15, 2008 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas , Nevada which will be televised by HBO Pay-Per-View. |
| Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Manny Pacquiao II Unfinished Business final Los Angeles press conference Photo Credit: Hoganphotos.com/ Golden Boy Promotions |
| HOLLYWOOD, FL, March 7 – He’s put in his time in the gym, he’s learned from the tactical mistakes of the past, and now former junior welterweight champion Juan Urango is ready to re- take his crown. But first, the “Iron Twin” must get by South American Champion Carlos Wilfredo Vilches on Wednesday, April 23rd, as ESPN2 Wednesday Night Fights returns to the Seminole Hard Rock Live Arena in Hollywood, Florida for “THE KNOCKOUT KINGS”, an explosive night of world-class boxing action. Read the Full Story..... |
| THE KNOCKOUT KINGS URANGO-VILCHES TITLE ELIMINATION BOUT HEADLINES ESPN CARD ON APRIL 23RD |
| Joe Calzaghe addresses the media with Bernard Hopkins today, February 19, 2008 at the Planet Hollywood Restaurant in Times Square New York City. Hopkins and Calzaghe will meet in the Planet Hollywood Ring in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 19, 2008 for The Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight World Championship in a bout televised live on HBO. |
| Photos From Hopkins vs. Calzaghe Press Conference in NY! Photo Credit: Hoganphotos.com/ Golden Boy Promotions |
| In a lopsided victory Wladimir Klitschko expectedly dominated the smaller, lesser skilled Sultan Ibragimov. Klitschko won decisively and collected another belt in a significant Heavyweight unification bout. The overly cautious approach which Klitschko used against Ibragimov frustrated the Madison Square Garden crowd that came out in anticipation of a knockout or at least an exciting fight. Read the Full Story..... |
| Klitschko defeats Ibragimov in a snoozer; Garden Crowd Disappointed By: Phil Santos – Overhandright.com |
| Sylvester Stallone (left) greets World Super Middleweight Champion Joe Calzaghe (right) at a press conference today at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles to discuss Calzaghe's April 19, 2008 fight against Bernard Hopkins in the Planet Hollywood Ring in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two will fight for Hopkins' Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight World Championship in a fight that will be televised live on HBO. |
| Photos From Hopkins vs. Calzaghe Press Conference in LA! PHOTO CREDIT: Hoganphotos.com/ Golden Boy Promotions |
| Andre Berto stops Michel Trabant; Unbeaten Berto makes Trabant quit on his stool By: Phil Santos – Overhandright.com |
| Andre Berto continues to impress by stopping Michel Trabant. Trabant, who had never been stopped, quit on his stool following the conclusion of round six. Berto snapped off nasty body shots and stinging jabs throughout all six rounds befuddling Trabant who consistently failed to let his hands go. The punctuation of Berto’s attack came in the 3rd round when Berto scored numerous vicious uppercuts. Read the Full Story..... |
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| In a controlled early going Jermain Taylor found success with his jab in between the busier Kelly Pavlik’s attack. Taylor carried the speed advantage with him to 166 lbs but it was Pavlik with more consistent pressure and a rock solid approach. Pavlik fought nearly an identical fight to his first meeting with Taylor and although the knockout didn’t come, his game plan prevailed. Read the Full Story..... |
| And Still Undefeated; Pavlik Picks Taylor Apart By: Phil Santos – Overhandright.com |
| “I have unfinished business with both Tarver and Woods, but first things first, and that’s Chad Dawson,” said Johnson (47-11-2, 32 KOs). “I give him credit for being the only one to step up and give me my shot, and I assure him that we can have a rematch after I take his belt on April 12th.” “This has been a great camp so far and I feel better than ever,” said Johnson, who upped his knockout streak to three in January as he stopped Pineda in eight rounds. “I can’t wait to get in the ring on April 12th and win the title back. It’s been a long time coming.” Read the Full Story..... |
| JOHNSON WITHIN WEIGHT LIMIT “THE ROAD WARRIOR” COMES HOME FOR CHALLENGE OF DAWSON |
| Holding on to what’s Golden; Oscar De La Hoya – Still Loved but no longer Relevant By: Phil Santos – Overhandright.com |
| The once brilliant boxer Oscar De La Hoya has established himself as one of the best promoters and businessmen in the boxing world. Golden Boy Promotions continues to land big stars, most recently inking Ricky Hatton, furthering their status as the newest player among the games major promoters. He is and has been a global figure with influence and money making opportunities that reach far beyond the squared circle for years. His popularity and ability to sell tickets even now makes him the most attractive opponent for anyone from Welter to Middleweight. Read the Full Story..... |
| A Vera Surprising Outcome; Brian Vera stops hot prospect Andy Lee By: Phil Santos – Overhandright.com |
| It looked as though all three undefeated fighters who highlighted ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights March 21st card would improve their records and remain flawless. That was until Brian Vera scored the biggest upset of the series thus far in 2008. All the hype surrounding the Main Event centered around undefeated Middleweight prospect Andy Lee. At 15- 0 (12) Lee seemed to be on the fast track to championship contention. Read the Full Story..... |
| Hatton-Malignaggi on the horizon? |
| “Ricky and I have a lot in common. Both our fathers were soccer players – his in England and mine in Italy – and we’ve both paid our dues and earned the respect of the fans and other fighters. The only marks on our records came against two great fighters, Mayweather and Cotto. What makes it so exciting is the big difference in our fighting styles. Ricky is rough and tough; an all-action fighter who takes advantage of everything he can to get the win. You’re never going to see a Hatton fight that doesn’t keep you on the edge of your seat. Most of my fights have been boxing matches. The excitement was dictated by how aggressive the other guy wanted to be. If they brought it, they got it back times 10. I know I’m at the top of my game right now and that’s what it takes to have a chance against a great champion like Ricky Hatton.” Read the Full Story..... |
| The definition of prizefighting is simple; a match fought between professional fighters for money. Fortunately, Floyd “Money” Mayweather, the best Pound-for-Pound (P4P) fighter in the sport, understands the meaning. Lately, critics have attacked Mayweather for his decision to appear in Wrestlemania to face the behemoth known as “Big Show.” My question is, why not? What’s wrong with a professional boxer having some fun and making some money courtesy of World |
| In Defense of “Money” Mayweather: A True Prizefighter By: Michael Herron (M.I.C.) |
| Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)? There are fighters who go life and death in the ring, the Vasquez –Marquez trilogy for instance, yet receive pennies in comparison to “Money May.” Before you rattle on about how much you admire Marquez and Vasquez, be reminded that neither of them are considered P4P #1, neither is making millions, and neither have three potential mega-million dollar fights lined up in the near future. So what is the root of the problem? Some writers/critics have suggested that he is avoiding Miguel Cotto; and that if he would just fight Cotto everything would be fine. I find the Cotto demand to be quite humorous. Mayweather is sitting at the top of the mountain; why should he spend his days worried about Cotto? “Money” does not need Cotto; Cotto needs “Money.” Mayweather stated on ESPN’s Friday Night Fight’s, “I’ll fight these guys when I get ready.” These are the words of a prizefighter who is in control of his own destiny. The ultimate goal of every prizefighter is to be in control of their own destiny, why detest Mayweather for being in control of his? Read the Full Story..... |
| Mosley “This is one of the fights that will jump start me to the next level and the next fight and the next…” “I believe I’m the best welterweight out there. Zab will fall prey to me…” “He’ll be entering the ring against a real man and Zab is just a stepping stone to my next fight." |
| Mosley vs. Judah Press Conference Quotes: Photo Credit: Tom Hogan/ Golden Boy Promotions |
| Zab “This fight means a lot to me and I’m preparing myself well for this, so don’t miss it… trust me!” “From the East to the West, I’m the King of this. Everything I do is do or die for me. From start to finish, it’s going to be cracking on May 31.” “This is going to be Sugar Shane’s retirement party!” |
| Three-Division World Champion Sugar Shane Mosley (left) faces off with Two- Division World Champion Zab Judah (right) as Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer (center) looks on at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles on Monday, March 24, 2008 at the press conference to discuss Mosley and Judah’s May 31, 2008 fight at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada which will be televised live by HBO Pay-Per-View. |
| Three-Division World Champion Sugar Shane Mosley poses on Monday, March 24, 2008 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles at the press conference to discuss his May 31, 2008 fight with Two-Division World Champion Zab Judah at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada which will be televised live by HBO Pay-Per-View. |
| Mosley vs. Judah Press Conference Photos: Photos Credit: Tom Hogan/ Golden Boy Promotions |
| GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS SIGNS JUAN DIAZ |
| “I’m excited to be on the Golden Boy Promotions roster and I can’t wait to get back in the ring with Oscar and his team behind me,” said the 24-year-old “Baby Bull”. “I’ve gained a lot of experience over the last couple of years, in and out of the ring, and I can’t wait to prove to boxing fans that I’m the best lightweight in the world.” “Pardon the pun, but Golden Boy Promotions is the “Gold Standard” when it comes to boxing promotion and I’m confident that this is the only team that can take Juan to where he needs to go in this sport,” said Willie Savannah, Juan Diaz’ manager. “I respect Oscar de la Hoya and Richard Schaefer a lot and they’ve always been straight with me, something you don’t see too often in this game.” Read the Full Story..... |
| CALVIN BROCK TO DELAY RING RETURN UNTIL RETINA HEALS |
| TOTOWA, NJ (March 25, 2008) – In December 2007 heavyweight contender Calvin Brock underwent surgery to repair retinal damage in his right eye. In response to questions from the media and fans about his return to the ring, Brock has released this statement: “I have been asked by members of the media and by boxing fans when I will return to the ring,” said Brock. “Recently I underwent surgery to fix damage in the retina of my right eye and I am waiting for the damage to heal. I plan to return to the ring once my eye is 100%. Until then I will rest and do what is necessary to help my eye repair.” |
| His name still holds weight. He was once a solid champion who possessed three World Titles (WBC, WBA & IBF) and was widely considered to be the best Welterweight on the planet. Those days seem like a distant memory. Since losing to Carlos Baldomir the once “Super” Zab Judah has been recast as a marquee name no longer capable of beating the top fighters in his weight class. Much like the man he accompanied to the ring as a youngster Judah’s future as a fighter seems to closely mirror that of Mike Tyson. Now before I get too far ahead of myself I want to make myself clear. It is my opinion that Zab is |
| Zab “Super” Judah; The man the Elite are lining up to Beat By: Phil Santos – Overhandright.com |
| still a solid top ten Welterweight, a claim that at the end could not be made by Iron Mike. It is also apparent that Judah wishes to continue fighting and badly wants to reestablish himself as an elite fighter, another assertion that doesn’t jive with the end of Tyson’s career. In those ways they are different. Read the Full Story..... |