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| Dawson speaks to us following his victory over Jesus Ruiz. Dawson expresses an interest in facing Antonio Tarver, who was also victorious on the same card over Elvir Muriqi. |
| Mike Oliver speaks following the biggest win of his promising career, a Unanimous Decision over Cruz Carbajal on ESPN Wednesday Night Fights. |
| We caught up with Contender star Jesse Brinkley. Brinkley was ringside in support of fellow Contender Peter Manfredo Jr. |
| Peter Manfredo Jr. looks like a beaten man but he came out on top against a tough David Banks. Manfredo talks about his intense training and his need for some time away from the sport. |
| David Banks expresses frustration after being handed a decision loss to Peter Manfredo Jr. The fight took place at Foxwoods Resort & Casino in Connecticut. |
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| Matt "Too Smooth" Godfrey gives his take following a tough, and somewhat controversial, win over Derrick Brown. |
| Exciting Cruiserweight Prospect Aaron Williams talks to Overhandright.com after another impressive KO victory. Williams made quick work of Jeff Brownfield kayoing him in round one. |
| Porter Cruises Over Bryan Ringside Report By: Bill Calogero Olive Branch, MS – Terry Porter cruised to a unanimous eight-round decision over Lloyd “Jabba” Bryan in their Main Event Cruiserweight bout on Saturday night from the Knox Arena. Knockout Promotions promoted the show. The first round was a feel out round for both fighters. During the second round, Porter began using his jab to set up his left. He was able to land his left effectively to the head of Lloyd Bryan, who seemed to have a very hard time keeping his balance. During rounds three, four and five, Terry Porter battered Lloyd Bryan to the head and body seemly at will. Bryan was stumbling around the ring trying to maintain his balance while throwing punches that were just not landing. The final three rounds all went the same way. Porter was able to use his jab to set up his left hand. He was able to throw multi-punch combinations to pound on Bryan. Lloyd’s timing was way off and his unstable legs made it impossible to defend himself, let alone make any attempt at stopping or even slowing down Porter’s attack. All three judges at ringside saw the fight at 79-73 in favor of Terry Porter. TheDailySports.com scored the fight 80-72 also in favor of Terry Porter. With his victory, Porter has earned the right to fight Kenny “The Raven” Craven for the vacant NAMA Cruiserweight Title in September. Read the Full Story..... |
| NABA TITLE BOUT BETWEEN GREENE AND SALMON TO HEADLINE ESPN2 WEDNESDAY NIGHT FIGHTS AUGUST 8TH - HOLLYWOOD, FL Rising middleweight star “Mean” Joe Greene (15-0, 11 KOs), one of the best prospects to come out of New York City in years, will face his biggest test to date on Wednesday, August 8th, when he looks to win his first professional title in a 12 round NABA championship bout against Daryl Salmon (16-1, 4 KOs) in the main event of ESPN2 Wednesday Night Fights. Greene-Salmon, the main event of an exciting night of professional boxing action presented by Seminole Warriors Boxing, will take place at the Seminole Hard Rock Live Arena in Hollywood , Florida . Due to undisclosed reasons, former cruiserweight champion O’Neil Bell was withdrawn from his scheduled main event bout against Louis Azille (19-3-2, 15 KOs), who will now take on Atlanta, Georgia’s Lawrence Chapman (19-4-2, 13 KOs) in a ten round cruiserweight attraction. Read the Full Story..... |
| Godfrey-Williams backed by strong supporting cast in Friday night’s “Takin’ It To The River” “The Budweiser Night at the Fights” series continues at Twin River in RI PROVIDENCE (August 6, 2007) – Some of the top, young boxing talent in New England will serve as strong support Friday night (August 10) for Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey, WBC rated No. 2 cruiserweight, and his unbeaten stable- mate Aaron Williams in the main event and co-feature, respectively, on Takin’ It To The River,” part of “The Budweiser Night at the Fights” series at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island. “Takin’ It To The River,” promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc., will be taped live and air Saturday night (Aug. 11) at 7:00 PM/ET on CN8, The Comcast Network and Cox Sports Television. Godfrey (15-0, 9 KOs), also ranked No. 4 by the IBF and No. 6 by the WBA, risks his high ratings as well as am impending world title shot by fighting dangerous Derrick “D-Train” Brown (13-2-3, 11 KOs), who is trained by women’s boxing great Christy Martin, in the main event for Godfrey’s NABF championship belt. The unbeaten Providence cruiserweight also is the reigning NABA, USNBC and WBC Continental Americas title holder. Read the Full Story..... |
| Malignaggi counters Chavez BROOKLYN (August 6, 2007) – IBF light welterweight champion Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi (24-1, 5 KOs), still savoring his masterful title-winning performance against Lovemore N’dou, is home in Brooklyn fuming about Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. (33-0, 26 KOs) and his team openly challenging him. Not only has Malignaggi accepted their challenge, “The Magic Man” promises to embarrass the Mexican fighter and his entire family in the process, offering the Mecca of Boxing – Madison Square Garden – as the ideal venue to settle the issue. “All Chavez has is his last name,” Malignaggi spewed. “He’s gotten more press for beating nobodies than anybody in boxing history. All he’s ever fought are cab drivers and busboys. He’s nobody! I was a better prospect before my first pro fight than he is after 33 pro fights. I will embarrass him, his father, his entire family, and ruin his blood line. “I have tremendous respect for his father, probably the greatest Mexican fighter of all-time, but his son can’t live off of his father’s great name forever. If Chavez and his team are stupid enough to call out a world champion like Paulie Malignaggi – he’s never fought anybody like me -- I’ll oblige them and we can do it at Madison Square Garden, where his father had two great wins in 1986 against my friend, Juan LaPorte, and Rufugio Rojas. I didn’t even waste my time watching Chavez fight last Saturday night. Hey, I’m no Louis Brown. I’ll fight him at 147, no problem. I say, don’t talk about it, JC Junior, let’s just do it.” Malignaggi concluded by saying Chavez’ promoter, Top Rank, can make it happen by contacting his promoter, Lou DiBella. |
| Francisco Palacios to face Azille, replaces Bell 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." Palacios was born in the Bronx, NY, but was raised in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, where he grew up idolizing Hector Camacho. An articulate man, "Wizard" attended North Carolina Central University and Marquette University on scholarships. Palacios had a distinguished amateur career, consisting of over 70 bouts and a Florida Golden Gloves title. Read the Full Story..... |
| Fights I Would Have Liked to Seen Article By: Jim Amato Superfights.. It is a very over used term these days. Some of the PPV "superfights" of today would have been nice Saturday afternoon feature bouts on ABC's Wide World Of Sports in my day. There were several bouts from the late 1960's to the early 1980's I wish would have been made. These are bouts that actually had been rumored in the making or someone's wishful thinking. If some of these bouts had taken place it could of altered the history of boxing forever. In January of 1973 big George Foreman disrupted the plans of an Ali-Frazier rematch. George gave Joe as one sided a whipping a you'll ever see. One month later a "washed up" Jerry Quarry derailed the Ron Lyle express to the championship. Then in March Ken Norton broke the hearts of Ali fans while cracking the jaw of the "Greatest". Read the Full Story..... |
| Hennessy smokes Warren ’s loafers Carl Froch will defend his British super-middleweight title against former WBC world champion Robin Reid at the Nottingham Arena on November 2nd after his promoter Mick Hennessy won the purse bid for the right to stage the highly anticipated clash earlier today. Hennessy saw off competition from Frank Warren to land the Championship, which will headline a live Sky Sports event. The Hennessy Sports boxer, who has already won the British belt out-right after making three title defences, has been recovering from surgery on his right knee which has prevented him from fighting since March. “Carl has wanted to fight Reid for a long time and this is a fight that a lot of British fight fans want to see, so it’s great that it is finally happening,” said Hennessy. “I’m delighted to be able to bring it to his home city of Nottingham, where we expect another big crowd. Read the Full Story..... |
| Emanuel Steward Makes Appearance On Talkin Boxing With Billy C The Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of Boxing Talk Radio, “Talkin Boxing With Billy C”, continues to separate themselves from all others as famed boxing trainer and manager, Emanuel Steward, shared his insight and thoughts on professional boxing during last nights show. Emanuel discussed the state of boxing, Jermain Taylor and some of his past experiences for nearly thirty minutes. In addition, Andre Berto 19-0 (16 KOs) and David Estrada 21-3 (12 KOs) went “Head To Head” prior to their scheduled fight on September 29th in Atlantic City. Read the Full Story..... |
| WORLD BOXING COUNCIL NEWS August 7, 2007 – Mexico City From WBC President Jose Sulaiman: The World Boxing Council deeply regrets the passing away of Marie Cole Campisi, the sister of State of Texas chief boxing administrator Dick Cole, and the aunt of Texas and WBC referee Laurence Cole. The Cole family is an example to all for their unity and care for each other. The WBC joins the Cole family in mourning, and wishes them prompt relief from this sad news. |
| WORLD BOXING COUNCIL NEWS August 8, 2007 – Mexico City From WBC President Jose Sulaiman: VAZQUEZ VS. MARQUEZ BELONGS TO MEXICO The World Boxing Council has proudly sanctioned two of the best fights of 2007, and perhaps of the decade. Israel Vazquez lost his WBC super bantamweight title in a dramatic fight against Rafael Marquez, who got up from the canvas to win, and it was so dramatic and spectacular that the WBC agreed to sanction a rematch. Last Saturday, August 4, in Hidalgo, Texas, Vazquez and Marquez ennobled Mexico once again, engaging with determination, courage and bravery, giving an amazing exhibition which, without a doubt, will be a strong candidate for the Fight of the Year of 2007. The WBC has received a large number of communications regarding the previously mentioned fight, which sparked off the passion among the fans. I have taken as my purpose to bring the third fight to Mexico City , since this battle belongs to this boxing country, and it will undoubtedly be a sellout wherever it takes place. Both boxers have been ordered a mandatory resting period, without any contact, of 60 days. Meanwhile, the final elimination fight will be taking place in Thailand , and the winner of such fight will be designated official challenger in the WBC super bantamweight division. |
| ROCKY JUAREZ STEPS UP TO FIGHT JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ ON SEPTEMBER 15TH AFTER JORGE BARRIOS WAS FORCED TO WITHDRAW Juarez Gets a Shot at the WBC Super Featherweight Title Against Marquez on September 15th from MGM Grand, Live on Pay-Per-View LOS ANGELES (August 6) – When one door closes, another door opens and that is exactly the case when Ricardo Rocky Juarez will have a shot at Juan Manuel Marquez and his WBC Super Featherweight World Title at MGM Grand in Las Vegas on “Fireworks” live on Pay-Per-View on September 15th. An opening to fight Marquez became available when Jorge “La Hiena” Barrios was diagnosed with multiple retinal tears, requiring immediate surgery during a routine pre-fight eye examination on Friday, August 3rd, in Los Angeles. Due to the injury and prescribed recovery time from surgery, Barrios was forced to withdraw from his scheduled fight with Marquez. Juarez (27-3, 19 KO’s), a 2000 Olympic Silver Medalist, has been involved in some tough battles in the past, including two hard fought wars against Marco Antonio Barrera, and is ready for the opportunity to win his first World Championship against Marquez. Read the Full Story..... |
| It’s Khan Next for Scott Lawton On 6th October Scott Lawton, Stoke’s English lightweight champion, will step out of the shadows and into the national spotlight when he becomes the challenger to media golden boy Amir Khan. The contest will take place over the championship distance of 12 rounds at Nottingham Ice Area on 6th October. The event is to be promoted by Sports Network (Frank Warren) and the bout will be shown live on ITV. Lawton will now begin his preparations as he aims to become the first boxer to defeat the former Olympic silver medallist in the professional ring. Lawton had originally been scheduled to defend his English belt in Stoke on the preceding Saturday but will now relinquish his title in favour of the opportunity to fight Amir Khan. Read the Full Story..... |