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- by Anson Wainwright on 9 February 2010
Q & A with Guillermo Rigondeaux
One of the most decorated amateur’s of all time Guillermo “El Chacal” Rigondeaux debuted last May. Since then he’s run his record to an impressive 5-0(4) with his most recent one on the recent “Friday Night Fights” he ended the fight with Adolfo Landeros in just 28 seconds with a debilitating body shot. Rigondeaux 29, a two time World & Olympic champion hails from La Prueba in Cuba first tried to escape his homeland in 2007 but was foiled. However in he was successful in a second attempt in early 2009. Though many fighters would be looking to build themselves up slowly this isn’t the case with Rigondeaux who is widely regarded as a blue chip prospect. He’s trained by the highly regarded Freddy Roach who praises the Cuban to such an extent he believes Rigondeaux will be a World Champion inside 10 fights. It looks like a heck of a journey that should be worth paying attention too.
- by Marc Abrams on 8 February 2010
IT WAS A KNOCKOUT WEEKEND ON GFL
NEW YORK (February 8, 2010)—This past weekend two big boxing events on the east coast took place and the action was as hot inside the ring as it was cold outside. Despite blizzard conditions, crowds in Philadelphia and Newark saw two incredible nights of boxing that started out on Friday from The Legendary Blue Horizon in Philadelphia where USBA Jr. Middleweight champion Derek “Pooh” Ennis scored a fifth round stoppage over Edwin Vazquez.
- by Marc Abrams on 8 February 2010
Robert Guerrero’s wife very ill; fight with Katsidis off
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com., a proposed bout between WBO “Interim” Lightweight bout Michael Katsidis and IBF Jr. Lightweight champion Robert Guerrero is off due to Guerrero’s wife being seriously ill as her bout Leukemia has returned.
- by Marc Abrams on 8 February 2010
MCKENZIE NOT FIGHTING BELLEW
OVILL McKENZIE will not be challenging Tony Bellew for the vacant Commonwealth light-heavyweight title next month, despite reports claiming that the fight is on.
- by Bart Barry on 7 February 2010
Different from what was promised
There’s an old adage in prizefighting – or if there isn’t, there should be – that you can neither trust a knockout victory on a South American’s resume nor a loss on a Mexican’s. Sometime early in a South American’s career someone determines he’s a puncher then uses matchmaking to prove it. Mexicans, meanwhile, can find themselves against former champions in spotty weight classes before their 10th bouts.
- by Johnny Schulz on 7 February 2010
Audio: Sunday Sizzler
Super Sunday Sizzler: Marc Abrams LIVE with ring reports and previews!; Weekly Sunday Open Line talk show with Marc Abrams LIVE on air!!; Johnson Mack - Valero- DeMarco recaps!
- by Matt Yanofsky on 7 February 2010
AUDIO : HENRY RAMIREZ
Matt Yanofsky speaks with Cris Arreola’s trainer Henry Ramirez following Tomasz Adamek’s hard fought victory over Jason Estrada in Newark, NJ to talk about the proposed Adamek-Arreola bout.
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- by Matt Yanofsky on 7 February 2010
AUDIO: KATHY DUVA
Matt Yanofsky catches up with Promoter Kathy Duva of Main Events after Tomasz Adamek’s victory over Jason Estrada to discuss the potential Cris Arreola fight and more.
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- by Arben Paloka on 7 February 2010
Adamek decisions Estrada in front of packed house in Newark
Tomasz Adamek is originally from Poland, but when he fights thousands of miles away at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, he is right at home. 10,123 screaming Polish fans packed the arena last night for his second fight at heavyweight and chanted non stop from the moment they entered the building; and they sure had a lot to cheer for.
- by Marc Abrams on 6 February 2010
Rios Batters Teron in Three!!!
Brandon Rios made a statement in the Lightweight division as he pummeled one-time prospect Jorge Teron in round three of a scheduled ten round fight in McAlllen, Texas.
- by Marc Abrams on 6 February 2010
Valero retains title after Demarco quits after nine
Edwin Valero made a splash in his first premium cable performance of his career as showed newly added slick defense and boxing skills, incredible heart and courage and landed enough power shots to force Antonio DeMarco to quit on his stool to retain the WBC Lightweight title in Monterrey, Mexico
- by Marc Abrams on 6 February 2010
ENNIS; DAWEJKO; HUNTER; GUSTAFSON AND CRUZ SCORE EXPLOSIVE KNOCKOUTS AT A SOLD OUT BLUE HORIZON
PHILADELPHIA (FEBRUARY 6TH, 2010)—Despite warnings of two plus feet of snow, it was standing room only at The Legendary Blue Horizon and those fans who braved the elements were rewarded with one of the most action filled boxing cards that was reminiscent of the days that made The Legendary Blue Horizon the world’s number one boxing venue.
- by Marc Abrams on 6 February 2010
ADAMEK TAKES ON ESTRADA TONIGHT ON GFL
NEWARK, NJ (FEBRUARY 6TH, 2009)—Tomaz Adamek battles former United States Olympian Jason Estrada in a twelve round Heavyweight clash at The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
- by Matt Yanofsky on 6 February 2010
Tomasz Adamek-Jason Estrada: Can Big Six Pull off the upset or will Adamek inch closer to a heavyweight title bout?–LIVE TONIGHT ON GFL
Main Events presents an intriguing crossroads bout tonight at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ when local favorite Tomasz “Goral” Adamek (39-1, 27 KO’s) defends his recently won IBF International heavyweight championship against 2004 US Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada (16-2. 4 KO’s).
- by Marc Abrams on 6 February 2010
Statement from Michael Katsidis
Hi everyone ! here is Michaels statement !
Today i propose a challenge to to Juan Diaz !
This is your lifeline ! Lets play who wants to be a millionaire !
It is your turn to phone a friend , call Golden boy and lets make this happen !
Since our last fight i have regained the WBO Lightweight championship of the world !
There has been talk for a bout against Robert Guerrero , a junior lightweight with little interest to me and nothing to gain !
Instead i choose a greater task with a personal meaning !
I propose to come Houston on the 27th of march and put everything i have gained on the line !
Juan this is your opportunity and i ask for a public response within the next 24 hours to show your willingness to accept this challenge !
With confidence , I will abide , come to Houston and and in front of 15000 or more fans defend my title !
MICHAEL KATSIDIS .
- by Marc Abrams on 6 February 2010
Joshua Clottey workout Photo Gallery
#1 Contender Joshua Clottey,Ghana hits the mitts with cornerman Bismarck Bruce as he prepares for his upcoming World Welterweight championship against Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao,General Santos City,Philippines. Top Rank’s “The Event”, will be held on Saturday,March 13 at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas,Texas and televised live on HBO Pay-Per-View.
- by Marc Abrams on 6 February 2010
Hernandez drills out Corley in Five!!!!
Freddy Hernandez scored a fifth round stoppage over former WBO Jr. Welterweight champion DeMarcus Corleyat 1:48 of a scheduled ten round Welterweight bout at the Chumash Hotel and Resort in Santa Ynez, California.
- by Johnny Schulz on 6 February 2010
Johnson gets 50th win with a big KO over Yusaf Mack on ESPN Friday Night Fights
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights broadcast got off to an explosive start with former 2 time Olympic Gold Medalist Guillermo Rigondeaux 5-0 (4KO) throwing 3 punches and ending the night early with a 1st round KO over Adolfo Landeros 20-12(9). The first punch was a straight left hand that rocked Landeros. The next two came in form of a right hook and a scooping left body shot that floored the underdog, down and out! The end came at just 28 seconds of the first round.
- by Marc Abrams on 6 February 2010
- by Marc Abrams on 6 February 2010
‘Big Six’ tones up for Adamek–SATURDAY NIGHT ON GOFIGHTLIVE.TV
Providence, R.I., native and former 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada, left, stares down IBF International Heavyweight champion Tomasz Adamek at the conclusion of Friday’s weigh-in at the Prudential Center. The two will face one another Saturday night with Adamek’s title on the line.
- by Norm Frauenheim on 4 February 2010
Whew, Mayweather signs to fight Mosley, but angst still there
Anxiety gave way to relief Wednesday when it was announced that Floyd Mayweather, Jr., had finally signed for a May 1 fight with Shane Mosley, whose promotional point man, Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer, sounded as though the wait for Mayweather’s signature was a little bit like anticipating a dental appointment.
- by Marc Abrams on 4 February 2010
BOOTH: MASH MARSH AND I’LL RETIRE HAPPY
JASON BOOTH insists he will walk away from boxing a happy man if he wins a London belt outright tomorrow night (5th Feb).
- by Marc Abrams on 4 February 2010
ERIC “OUTLAW” HUNTER ADDED TO A LOADED CARD THIS FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE LEGENDARY BLUE HORIZON
PHILADELPHIA (February 4, 2010)—What do you get when you have a boxing card that features the Former World Jr. Amateur champion, European Amateur Champion; The USBA Jr. Middleweight champion; A U.S. Olympic Alternate; National Woman’s Amateur champion; An undefeated (7-0) Welterweight plus two potential slugfests featuring four Philly fighters?
- by Marc Abrams on 4 February 2010
NYC’S HUSTLER HONEYS INVADE ATLANTIC CITY–FIGHT TO BE SHOWN LIVE ON WWW.GOFIGHTLIVE.TV
On Saturday night Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club - NYC, Hustler Honeys will be out in full force at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, adding to what is an already exciting night of fights being presented by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing. Headlining the show will be an exciting ten round welterweight showdown between Atlantic City’s own Shamone “The Truth” Alvarez (20-2, 11KO) and knockout artist Alexis Camacho (17-2, 16KO). Also on the card will be the always entertaining Vinny Maddalone (32-6, 23KO) taking on Dominique Alexander (19-7-1, 9KO), as well as number of the area’s up and coming talent.
- by Marc Abrams on 4 February 2010
MIKE JONES BACK IN CAMP FOR FEB. 27 FIGHT WITH BRUSELES
PHILADELPHIA, PA—Unbeaten Mike Jones, of North Philadelphia, has settled into training camp 30 miles outside of Philadelphia in Langhorne, PA, for his Feb. 27 match at Bally’s Atlantic City, NJ, with former world-title challenger Henry Bruseles, of Gurabo, Puerto Rico, for the North American Boxing Association (NABA) welterweight title. Jones splits his workouts between the Newtown Athletic Club in Newtown, PA, and the Hard Rock Gym in Langhorne.
- by Marc Abrams on 4 February 2010
‘Big Six’ puts pride on the line
NEWARK, N.J. (Feb. 4, 2010) — This is more than just a shot at a heavyweight title for Jason “Big Six” Estrada. A victory for Estrada over Tomasz Adamek on Saturday night would also be a win for his fellow Olympic teammates who’ve ventured into the professional ranks.
- by Marc Abrams on 4 February 2010
QUOTES FROM FINAL ADAMEK - ESTRADA PRESS CONFERENCE—FIGHT TO BE BROADCAST SATURDAY ON WWW.GOFIGHTLIVE.TV
Kathy Duva, CEO Main Events –“Tomasz has to win against Jason Estrada before he can realize his dream of being the heavyweight champion. It’s a tremendous fight, people are watching it closely. We are delighted to be promoting it.”
- by Anson Wainwright on 3 February 2010
Q & A with Tomasz Adamek–Battles Estrada this Saturday on gofightlive.tv
Hello Tomasz, welcome to 15rounds.com
- by Anson Wainwright on 3 February 2010
Chisora - Baker & DeGale - Groves
Following the withdrawal of Danny Williams last week Derek Chisora’s 11-0(6) will now face Williams Prize Fighter conqueror Carl “The Fridge” Baker 9-4(6). The fight will be billed as an eliminator for the British title. The 28 year old Baker who hails from Sheffield appeared capable enough in Prizefighter and should provide Chisora with a test. It was also rumoured that Tyson Fury was offered the chance to fight Chisora but decided against it.
- by Matt Yanofsky on 3 February 2010
Tamara-Calderon in the Works?
Manager Nelson Fernandez informed 15rounds that talks between his newly crowned IBF Junior Flyweight champion Carlos Tamara of North Bergen, NJ and WBO/Ring Magazine champion Ivan Calderon of Guaynabo, PR are likely to take place in the coming days about a unification match in Puerto Rico.
- by Marc Abrams on 3 February 2010
Mayweather signs contract; Fight with Mosley on for May 1st
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, Floyd Mayweather finally signed his contract and his mega showdown with Shane Mosley is officially set for May 1st in Las Vegas.
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