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- by Anson Wainwright on 30 June 2009
Q & A with Genaro “Chicanito” Hernandez

Former two time world champion Genaro “Chicanito” Hernandez recently took time out of his hectic schedule to speak with us at 15rounds.com. Hernandez now 43, won the WBA and later the WBC 130 titles in a career that spanned from 1984 to1998 which saw him lose just twice against the then up and coming ring legend Oscar De La Hoya & finally in his final fight to the precautious talent of Floyd Mayweather Jnr. The popular Californian native finished his career with an impressive 38-2-1(17) while he lost to two of Boxing’s biggest superstars of the last 20 years he has won his toughest fight. This one didn’t take place in the ring however it took place in his personal life when recently he battled a rare form of cancer and scored an impressive victory. Here’s what Chicanito had to say about the illness and many other things.
- by Marc Abrams on 1 July 2009
“FAST” EDDIE CHAMBERS WORKOUT QUOTES

#5 WBC rated heavyweight Eddie Chambers (34-1, 18 KOs), who is set to square off against #1 WBO heavyweight Alexander Dimitrenko (29-0, 19KOs) as the main event this Saturday, July 4 in a WBO official eliminator at Color Line Arena participated in an open media workout today in Hamburg, Germany.
- by Marc Abrams on 1 July 2009
ESPN 2 BOXING PRESS CONFERENCE IN PHILADELPHIA WEDNESDAY JULY 8TH AT 1PM AT THE FOX & HOUND ON 1501 SPRUCE STREET
PHILADELPHIA (July 1, 2009)—On July 8th at the FOX & HOUND ON 1501 Spruce Street in Philadelphia, There will be a major press conference in conjunction to one of the biggest boxing shows in Philadelphia that will take place two nights later at The Arena in South Philadelphia.
- by Marc Abrams on 1 July 2009
Shaun George Video Diary Entry One
Brooklyn’s George, 18-2-2 (9 KO), opened eyes with a punishing ninth round TKO of former heavyweight champion Chris Byrd last May. As an amateur George had a record of 51-7, which was highlighted by two New York Golden Gloves titles and on National Golden Gloves championship.
- by Marc Abrams on 1 July 2009
Quotes from Bobby Gunn Workout Hackensack P.A.L., Hackensack, NJ

from Bobby Gunn:
“I took this fight because I wanted to fight the best. Tomasz Adamek is the best. The man is a champion inside and outside the ring. I would have taken this fight for any amount of money they gave me. This is not about financial profit. This is about my chance to show everyone that I can be the best.”
- by Marc Abrams on 30 June 2009
SOBRAL Prepares for Mousasi
SEAL BEACH, California (July 1, 2009)—Gegard Mousasi has declared his fight against Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion, Renato “Babalu” Sobral an all-out war. “Sobral is so tough. When he comes, he comes to fight,” says Mousasi, as he trains for one of the biggest challenges of his career. Babalu Sobral ranks in the top ten of light heavyweights and has been training since Mousasi was a newborn. Besides the ten years difference in age and experience, Mousasi will have to contend with Sobral’s explosiveness and dangerous Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills in the ring.
- by Marc Abrams on 30 June 2009
TERRIFIC BOXING AND MMA FROM THIS PAST WEEKEND NOW AVAILABLE ON WWW.GOFIGHTLIVE.TV

NEW YORK (June 30, 2009)—It was a banner weekend on The world’s leading website for Combat sports as www.gofightlive.tv broadcasted three world-class events and those shows are now available on www.gofightlive.tv
- by Marc Abrams on 29 June 2009
DEREK “POOH” ENNIS SET TO FACE JOHN MACKEY AT THE ARENA IN PHILADELPHIA ON JULY 10TH
PHILADELPHIA (June 29, 2009)—Rising Jr. Middleweight Derek “Pooh” Ennis will take on the tough and durable John Mackey in a six round bout as one of the main undercard bouts on July 10th at The Arena in Philadelphia that will be a part of a huge night of boxing that will feature Two title fights and will be broadcasted across the country on ESPN 2.
- by Marc Abrams on 29 June 2009
Update on Mario Preskar
Mario Preskar is in Zagreb, Croatia. He went back Sunday, on a regularly scheduled flight after his 8 round draw vs. Maksym Pedyura, Saturday night in Lvov, Ukraine. He briefly was unconscious after the fight from heat exhaustion. He was alert in the dressing room after few minutes.He was administered IV in the hospital and was fine in Lvov, where all the tests were administered. There are no consequences.
- by Bart Barry on 28 June 2009
Back to the desert

They were trying too hard, weren’t they? Victor Ortiz was handsome enough, not gorgeous. He was well-spoken, not eloquent. He was a standout amateur, not an Olympic gold medalist. He was a good project, not a finished product.
- by Matt Yanofsky on 28 June 2009
Maidana Stuns Ortiz in a Thriller!
In a fight of the year candidate, Marcos Maidana 26-1 (25 KO’s) of Argentina scored an admirable come from behind stoppage over Oxnard, CA’s “Vicious” Victor Ortiz 24-2-1 (19 KO’s) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
- by Marc Abrams on 27 June 2009
LOPEZ STOPS LONTCHI AFTER NINE IN AC!!!

Juan Manuel Lopez scored a somewhat hard fought stoppage after nine rounds over Olivier Lontchi to retain the WBO Jr. Featherweight title at the Adrian Phillips Ballroom at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
- by Bart Barry on 27 June 2009
Impressive in the desert: Jacobs stops Walton in eight
TUCSON – If you’re going to make your living as a New York middleweight fighting in the west, you’d better be special. Daniel “Golden Child” Jacobs indeed appears to be special.
- by Gary Herman on 26 June 2009
Sapp looks to endure himself to American audience

He is one of the most-popular American athletes ever to fight in Japan. Yet, he is still relatively unknown in his own home country, but in just a few days, Bob Sapp returns to fight in the United States.
- by Johnny Schulz on 26 June 2009
Boxeo Miami throws down; Oquendo scores a 5th round KO
Junior Featherweight Jonathan Oquendo 16- 2(10KO) was en route to a victory in a scheduled 8 round main event facing southpaw Felix Flores 14 -10-1 (11KOS). Both fighters came out for the opening bell with a more seek than destroy approach but a fight soon broke out in the second with Oquendo flooring the Colombian based Flores with a straight right hand. The end came after a low blow floored Flores again experienced referee Frank Gentile waved the fight off at 1:57 of round five.
- by Matt Yanofsky on 26 June 2009
Arnaoutis Squeaks by Carrasquillo; Escalara, Rooney Impress in North Bergen

With a slew of supporters and a standing room only crowd on hand at the beautiful Schuetzen Park, “Mighty” Mike Arnaoutis of Atlantic City, NJ via Athens Greece earned a hard fought unanimous decision over the very game Doel Carrasquillo of Lancaster, PA. Making his first trip to the squared circle since a devastating second round knockout loss to Victor Ortiz in March, Arnaoutis got off to a strong start in the opening round. The former USBA Junior Welterweight champion momentarily stunned his opponent with a fierce right hand to the body, dominating the round with solid body work.
- by Norm Frauenheim on 26 June 2009
Arizona’s tough laws bump Lara off Tucson card
TUCSON – Prospect Erislandy Lara is the latest and most prominent example of how tough it is to do business in Arizona, where the process for a boxing license has been complicated by new immigration laws.
- by Marc Abrams on 26 June 2009
Lashley-Sapp final Press Quotes–Saturday on www.gofightlive.tv

“Ultimate Chaos” MMA PPV show Saturday night in Biloxi Bobby Lashley-Bob
“The Beast” Sapp monster match-up headlines show BILOXI, Miss. (June 25,
2009) - “Ultimate Chaos,” the star-studded mixed martial arts Pay-Per-View
event, presented by Prize Fight Promotions and Fight Force International,
explodes Saturday night live from the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum in
Biloxi, Mississippi.
- by Marc Abrams on 25 June 2009
“SHAUN GEORGE/CHRIS HENRY SHOWDOWN IS ON IN PHILLY!!”

(June 25, 2009) The anticipated match-up between light heavyweight contenders Shaun George and Chris Henry is on for July 10, 2009! The fight will take place at The Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- by Anson Wainwright on 25 June 2009
Q & A with Gary Davies

Back in April Gary Davies took his record to 9-2-1(7) when he won the British Bantamweight title with a seventh round KO of Matthew Edmonds. By his own admission it was the proudest moment in his life so far. You can bet that he won’t be giving it up lightly and his next quest will be to defend it twice so he can ultimately keep it. The first man who will attempt to stop him doing so will be Ian Napa on 24 July in Manchester. Napa 18-7(1) is more experienced than Davies having previously been European champion. However in Davies favour he is the younger, bigger and fresher man. It has the making of a classic boxer verses puncher match up. Here’s what he had to say.
- by Marc Abrams on 24 June 2009
BOXING PRESS CONFERENCE ON JULY 8TH AT THE FOX & HOUND IN PHILADELPHIA—OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
PHILADELPHIA (June 24, 2009)—On July 8th at the FOX & HOUND ON 1501 Spruce Street in Philadelphia, There will be a major press conference in conjunction to one of the biggest boxing shows in Philadelphia that will take place two nights later at The Arena in South Philadelphia.
- by Matt Yanofsky on 24 June 2009
Eddie Chambers Returns to the Lions Den Confident of a Title Shot

Risk vs. reward; arguably the most commonly asked question and important factor for a fighter in taking or passing on a bout. The most money for least risk is sadly the status quo for boxing; unlike in the 1980’s where fighters like Marvin Hagler and Roberto Duran took on all comers. The “heftiest paycheck for the least substantial opponent” era of boxing has been frustrating, especially for hardcore pundits who want to see the best meet one another in the squared circle.
- by Anson Wainwright on 24 June 2009
Q & A with Leonard Bundu

This Saturday on the undercard of the Arthur Abraham-Mahir Oral Middleweight title fight from Berlin, unbeaten fighter Leonard Bundu 18-0-1(6) of Italy by way of Sierre Leone will bid to make his first defence of the European Union Welterweight crown against Berlin based Frank Shabani 17-0(6). Bundu 34, is a former 2000 Olympian where he beat Daneil Geale in the first round before going out in the second round.
- by Marc Abrams on 24 June 2009
GODFREY-HAWK; GEORGE-HENRY ESPN2 DOUBLEHEADER ADDED TO JULY 10TH ARENA SHOW IN PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA (June 23, 2009)—Two major bouts have been added to the already packed July 10th show at The Arena in Philadelphia which will now be seen all over the country on ESPN 2
- by Marc Abrams on 24 June 2009
Rocky Juarez will not fight this Saturday

According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, Featherweight contender Ricky Juarez will not appear on this Saturday’s HBO televised show after his rematch with featherweight champion Chris John fell ill just days beofre their championship rematch and Juarez rejected a suitable replacement.
- by Marc Abrams on 24 June 2009
CHAMPIONS OF CHAMPIONS 2 THIS FRIDAY NIGHT ON WWW.GOFIGHTLIVE.TV

Fight Now in association with RISARC Productions presents ‘Champions of Champions 2′ Live from Montego Bay Jamaica. Muay Thai fighting is one of the most exciting combat sports in the world today, as this stacked event gets ready to deliver the action by showcasing some of the best ‘World Class Strikers’ on the planet in Champions of Champions 2.
See Thai fighting stand outs Nathan ‘Carnage’ Corbett Vs Tyrone ‘King of the Ring’ Spong battle in one of the most anticipated match ups this decade. In addition there are 9 other world title fights on this card.
- by Marc Abrams on 23 June 2009
LASHLEY-SAPP THIS SATURDAY ON WWW.GOFIGHTLIVE.TV
BILOXI, Miss. (May 14, 2009) – Styles make fights and the June 27th main event match-up between contrasting MMA fighters, kick-boxer Bob “The Beast” Sapp and wrestler Bobby Lashley, features a potential instant classic of pure entertainment on the “Ultimate Chaos” pay-per-view event live from the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi.
- by Anson Wainwright on 23 June 2009
Darchinyan: “Agbeko your going to feel my power and everything is going to change for you”

To be a world champion isn’t quite what it used to be there are multiple belts on offer these days. In the lower weights the best don’t often fight. One fighter who never rests on his laurels is Vic Darchinyan. He actually seeks out the toughest opponents and heads straight to them. Darchinyan maybe 33, but he shows no signs of slowing down last year he won the IBF Super Flyweight title when he demolished Dmitri Kirilov in five rounds, he followed that as a near 3-1 underdog against Cristian Mijares for his WBC & WBA titles. What followed was jaw dropping, everyone knew “The Raging Bull” had the power to upset anyone but his complete dominance from the first bell until the ninth when the action was stopped, would of surprised even his most ardent supporter. Then back in February this year he clashed with veteran Jorge Arce. Again Darchinyan had little trouble disposing Arce though it took until the eleventh when the fight was stopped. The performance was still dominant & Arce had taken a resounding beating. While lesser men may then look for a softer next fight not Darchinyan who On 11 July in Florida he will attempt to become only the second nationalised Australian to win world championships in three weight classes the other was the legendary Jeff Fenech. Never short for word we caught up with Vic after training in Las Vegas.
- by Marc Abrams on 23 June 2009
MIKE JONES-LARRY MOSLEY FIGHT RE-SCHEDULED FOR AUG. 8 AT BALLY’S ATLANTIC CITY

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ—Unbeaten welterweight Mike Jones, of North Philadelphia, and veteran Larry Mosley, of Los Angeles, CA, hope the third time is a charm when they square off Saturday evening, Aug. 8, at Bally’s Atlantic City.
- by Matt Yanofsky on 23 June 2009
Bobby Gunn Receives Support from Iraq!

Hackensack, NJ - A professional prizefighter is often referred to as a soldier or warrior, as they literally take blows to the head for a living. Bobby Gunn’s “Celtic Warrior” moniker is an excellent example of a pugilistic nickname. While swapping punches for a pay check is undoubtedly dangerous, his career is nothing compared the heroic men and women who risk their lives to defend our country.
- by Marc Abrams on 22 June 2009
DEREK “POOH” ENNIS ADDED TO PACKED JULY 10TH CARD AT THE ARENA IN PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA (June 22, 2009)— What was already looking to be one of the hottest cards in Philadelphia in 2009 just got a lot stronger as rising Jr. Middleweight, Derek “Pooh” Ennis was added to a huge night of boxing on July 10th at The Arena in South Philadelphia.
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