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| NEW YORK (Jan. 28, 2008) – A second light heavyweight world title fight has been added to the April 12 edition of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, Ken Hershman, senior vice president and general manager, Sports & Event Programming, SHOWTIME announced today. IBF light heavyweight champion Clinton Woods will defend his title against IBO titleholder and former undisputed 175-pound kingpin Antonio Tarver at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa , Fla. Read the Full Story..... |
| TARVER vs. WOODS & DAWSON vs. JOHNSON IBF and WBC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD TITLES ON THE LINE IN BIGGEST DOUBLEHEADER OF 2008 -- April 12, at St. Pete Times Forum - Tampa , Fla. -- -- Live on SHOWTIME, 9 p.m. ET/PT -- |
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| This is what I call an appetizer. If Israel Vazquez vs. Rafael Marquez III is the filet mignon of entrées than Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero vs. Jason “The American Boy” Litzau are certainly the Oysters Rockefeller of first courses. With a 1-2 combo like this one fight fans may just be stuffed before they can roll out the desert cart. Save the dates February 29th and March 1st, you won’t want to miss either of these awesome match ups. Read the Full Story..... |
| Guerrero and Litzau set to Lock Horns: Robert Guerrero defends IBF Featherweight Title against Jason Litzau By: Phil Santos – Overhandright.com |
| 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. He defended his crown against blown up Welterweights in Cory Spinks and Kassim Ouma and to make matters worse he was less than impressive in doing so. 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 |
| B.J. Flores ends Darnell Wilson’s win streak; “Ding a Ling Man” Disappointing, out boxed by Flores By: Phil Santos – Overhandright.com |
| In an interesting match-up that had the potential to shake things up in the Cruiserweight division, Darnell “Ding a Ling Man” Wilson, 22-5-3 (19), took on the undefeated B.J. Flores, 20-0-1 (13). Wilson the current USBA Cruiserweight champion and the #9 rated Cruiser by The Ring Magazine was looking to continue his assent up the rankings by dominating the untested Flores. For Flores this bout means everything. This was the up and comers crack at national exposure, a marquee victory and in summation to take his career to another level. Read the Full Story..... |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
| Even though we are currently in a Boxing Boom, it’s not often we see a Good Fight and when it’s all over, a Justified Decision. Sometimes we see an exceptional fight, but can argue over who won, unless of course there was a knock out involved. Last night, as the Main Event of HBO’s Boxing After Dark Series, Carlos Quintana out-worked the previously unbeaten Paul “The Punisher” Williams to become the NEW WBO Welterweight Champion. The entertaining fight was broadcast live from the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California. Read the Full Story..... |
| Quintana Out Works Williams For WBO Title Bill Calogero - TheDailySports.com |
| 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. Now the Mexican warriors face each other in the final battle for honor, pride and 122-pound supremacy on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING (9 p.m. ET/PT delayed on the west coast). 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 |
| One day before Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez renew their rivalry on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, America’s No. 1 Fight Network will hit you with one of the most anticipated ShoBox: The New Generation fight cards of the year when IBF featherweight champion and ShoBox alum, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero (21-1-1, 1 ND, 14 KOs), defends against Jason “The American Boy” Litzau (23-1, 19 KOs) live on SHOWTIME (11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast). Read the Full Story |
| ROBERT GUERRERO & JASON LITZAU, T.J. WILSON & TRAVIS WALKER FINAL QUOTES AND WEIGHTS Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California “SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION’’ Friday, Feb. 29, 2008; Telecast Begins at 11 p.m. ET/PT Photos: Daisy Rosas/For Showtime |
| 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 further his career which at 40 years old has presumably passed him by. 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 |
| Photos By: Barry Arpin - Overhandright.com |
| LEMOORE, Calif. (March 1, 2008) – Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero produced perhaps the finest performance of his career Friday when he successfully defended his International Boxing Federation (IBF) featherweight title with an exciting eighth-round knockout over Jason “The American Boy’’ Litzau in a thrilling one-sided war in the main event on ShoBox: The New Generation on SHOWTIME. In the co-feature, promising once-beaten Travis “Freight Train” Walker got back on track by registering a second-round knockout over the only boxer to defeat him, T.J. Wilson, in a non-stop action heavyweight fight. Read the Full Story..... |
| ROBERT GUERRERO RETAINS IBF FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE WITH SCINTILLATING EIGHTH-ROUND KO OVER JASON LITZAU, TRAVIS WALKER GETS REVENGE, STOPS T.J. WILSON IN SECOND Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, at 11 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME Tachi Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California Photos By: Daisy Rosas/For Showtime |
| WORLD BOXING COUNCIL NEWS March 5, 2008 – Mexico City From the office of WBC President Jose Sulaiman: |
| OLEG MASKAEV WBC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION Nationality: Kazakhstan Age: 39 Date of birth: March 2, 1969 Birthplace: Karaganda , Kazakhstan Resides in: Sacramento , Cal i f ornia Record: 34-5, 26 KOs Guard: Orthodox Total rounds: 217 Manager: Fred Kesch Promoter: Dennis Rappaport |
| SAMUEL PETER WBC INTERIM HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION Nationality: Nigerian Age: 27 Date of birth: September 6, 1980 Birthplace: Akwaibom , Nigeria Resides in: Las Vegas , Nev ada Record: 29-1, 22 KOs Guard: Orthodox Total rounds: 132 Manager: Ivaylo Gotzev Promoter: Dino Duva |
| ENZO MACCARINELLI-DAVID HAYE WEIGH IN |
| In the most significant cruiserweight unification title bout in years, world champions Enzo Maccarinelli (World Boxing Organization) and David Haye (World Boxing Council/World Boxing Association) will collide this Saturday, March 8, live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast). The Maccarinelli-Haye fight will start at 2 a.m. local time at the O2 Arena in London and open a history-making night on America ’s No. 1 Boxing Network. Read the Full Story..... |
| HOLLYWOOD, FL, March 6 - It could have been the biggest super middleweight fight of 2008, a pitched battle between a former world champion and perhaps the most exciting warrior in the game today. But despite offers to hold the bout in a neutral location and significant offers from both HBO and Showtime for the television rights to the bout, Mikkel Kessler seems to have decided to tuck his tail between his legs and walk away from a lucrative showdown with the feared ‘Pantera’, Edison Miranda. Read the Full Story..... |
| KESSLER DOES NOT WANT TO FIGHT MIRANDA 'PANTERA' FIRES BACK WITH BOTH FISTS |
| 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 20,000 rocking the O2. Maccarinelli vs. Haye was a promotion of Frank Warren’ s Sports Network. It was a special night on SHOWTIME Sports as the premium network aired a boxing and MMA doubleheader for the |
| HAYE LANDS THE HAYEMAKER; STOPS MACCARINELLI IN SECOND |
| Photos By: Tom Casino/Showtime |
| (LOS ANGELES – March 7, 2008) – Over the course of his storied 10-year career, two division world champion Ricky Hatton has achieved the rarest of feats – becoming a legitimate star on both sides of the Atlantic . Now, as he continues on his quest to be boxing’s best pound for pound fighter, “The Hitman” has aligned himself with Golden Boy Promotions, the premier promotional company in boxing, which he hopes will lead him on the road to the Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota. “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.” President of Golden Boy Promotions, Oscar de la Hoya continued, “I’ve always been a fan of Ricky Hatton and it’s an honor to partner with Ricky and Punch Promotions to add him to the Golden Boy Promotions roster. He’s a fighter universally loved by fight fans because of his heart and aggressive style. We’re all expecting even bigger and better things from him in the coming months.” 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 |
| Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Manny Pacquiao II Unfinished Business final Los Angeles press conference PHOTO CREDIT: Hoganphotos.com/Golden Boy Promotions |
| WBC World Super Featherweight Champion Juan Manuel Marquez poses with his WBC Championship belt on Monday, March 10, 2008 at La Placita Olvera in Los Angeles during a press conference to discuss his title defense against Manny Pacquiao on March 15, 2008 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada which will be televised by HBO Pay-Per-View. |
| 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. Urango vs Vilches, a 12 round IBF title elimination bout, headlines a Hard Rock Live Hollywood, FL bout card presented by Seminole Warriors Boxing. Doors open at 6:30pm and the first bell rings at 7:30pm. ESPN2’s Wednesday Night Fights broadcast begins at 9pm ET / 6pm PT. In the co-feature, middleweight sensation “Mean” Joe Greene is wasting no time getting back into the ring after his spectacular showing against Francisco Mora in February, and he will take on an opponent to be announced in a 10 round contest. Read the Full Story..... |
| THE KNOCKOUT KINGS URANGO-VILCHES TITLE ELIMINATION BOUT HEADLINES ESPN CARD ON APRIL 23RD |
| Power Plus Potential; What the Fists of Edison Miranda are Loaded with By: Phil Santos – Overhandright.com |
| There is nothing a fight fan respects more than a warrior who gives everything he has regardless of the situation or who he is in with. Guys like Diego Corrales and Arturo Gatti are admired for more than just their winning records and epic battles. It is their unrelenting will to never give up no matter how much the deck is stacked against them. There is no quit, no cruising to a decision, no knowing when to say when with Edison “Pantera” Miranda. He knows only one speed, he fights only one way, and that is hard and fast inspiring fear in opponents and awe from spectators. Read the Full Story..... |
| Interview with Edison “Pantera” Miranda By: Phil Santos – Overhandright.com |
| Edison Miranda – “I watched the last Lacy fight and was not impressed at all. I also watched the Contender and my feeling was the same about Bika. These guys are simply not at my level.” The once top rated Middleweight contender now inhabits the Super Middleweight division. And make no mistake about it he wants to fight the best the division has to offer. Here is what Pantera had to say, enjoy. PS: Firstly congratulations on an outstanding, sensational win over David Banks. Miranda: Thank you very much. PS: Since becoming one of the top rated Middleweights you recently made the move up to Super Middleweight. You fought Allan Green at a catch weight of 162 before meeting Pavlik at 160. When did you realize that physically you could no longer make the Middleweight limit? Miranda: I’ve always had trouble since I was a big Middleweight, but in the Pavlik fight my body would not lose the weight no matter what I did. I felt like I had an obligation to the fans to fight that night, but afterwards, I knew I had to consider going to Super Middleweight. Read the Full Interview..... |
| UNDEFEATED PROSPECT ALFREDO ANGULO REGISTERS ANOTHER IMPRESSIVE FIRST ROUND KNOCK OUT Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, at 11 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME Grand Casino Hinckley, Hinckley , Minnesota Photos By: Tom Casino - Showtime |
| HINCKLEY, Minn. (Feb. 1, 2008) – It was a cold night in Minnesota , but there were two action packed, sizzling fights on Friday night’s ShoBox: The New Generation. Alfredo Angulo stormed into the ring against Ricardo Cortes an undefeated prospect fresh off an impressive first round TKO with another tough challenge in front of him. He walked out victoriously once again, his unblemished record intact, with another knockout in the first stanza and world title hopes in his near future. Read the Full Story..... |
| When they first met Antonio Margarito was already an established champion with four title defenses on his résumé. Kermit Cintron was an undefeated up and comer with 23 knockouts in 24 fights as a pro. Although Margarito held an edge in experience and quality opponents faced it was Cintron who appeared to be the future. Five rounds and four knockdowns later Margarito had erased any doubt as to who the preeminent fighter was. Not only did Margarito drop Cintron four times, and add a serious blemish to his previously perfect record, but he cast a shadow of doubt over the future of the once prized prospect. Read the Full Story..... |
| Kermit Cintron vs. Antonio Margarito II The difference between Greatness and Gate Keeper By: Phil Santos – Overhandright.com |
| Important Cruiserweight battle looming this Friday when Darnell “Ding a Ling Man” Wilson faces B.J. Flores in USBA Championship on ESPN 2’s Friday Night Fights on February 8 at Dover Downs Racetrack and Casino |
| The unsung cruiserweight division is fast becoming one of the most exciting in the boxing ranks. Along with the ESPN 2 telecast of Wilson-Flores, Showtime will broadcast the unification bout featuring WBO kingping Enzo Maccinerelli vs. WBC titlist David Haye on March 8 in London. Back to Ding A Ling vs. Flores. The victor will be declared the # 2 ranked contender in the IBF to belt holder Steve Cunningham, but Duva says “more importantly, the winner of this match will be the hottest contender in all of boxing, and an exciting and talked about fighter among boxing’s elite.”" </ |