After the fallout of Chagaev-Valuev the new main event from the Hartwall Arena, Helsinki was between Italy’s experienced Giuseppe Lauri 48-6(28) & local Juho Tolppola 22-6-1(9) for Lauri’s European Union title Light Welterweight crown. The action got underway after Tolppola got a rousing reception during his ring walk. Despite seeming to have the better of the opening round Tolppola is deducted 2 points at the end of the round for headbutting Lauri on the bell. As the action continued Tolppola seemed to be getting the better of the action but was being warned regularly by the referee for holding. By the seventh the referee is forced to take another point much to Tolppola’s annoyance. This seems to be playing into Lauri’s hands as he’s coming on strong. Finally midway through the tenth the referee had seen enough and threw Tolppola out much to his and the crowds annoyance. One angry spectator actually made it into the ring but was quickly and without fuss restrained.
At the time of the stoppage Lauri was ahead on all three of the judges cards by 6 points on two of the cards and 1 point on the other. 15rounds.com scored it 85-84 to Lauri.
Lauri beats Tolppola by DQ!
Cummings Drops Davis; Stevenson Remains Unbeaten in Baltimore
Baltimore, MD – Baltimore native Cory “Black Ice” Cummings upped his record to 17-4 (13 KO’s) with an emphatic 9th round stoppage of Washington DC’s Demetrius Davis 19-15-5 (7 KO’s) in the main event Friday night at the Du Burns Arena.
Alvarado hurt; Won’t face Malignaggi on June 27 PPV in Atlantic City
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, The proposed Jr. Welterweight showdown betweenm undefeated Mike Alvarado and Paulie Malignaggi will not happen due to an injury to Alvarado.
Berto decisions Urango to keep WBC Welterweight crown
Andre Berto kept his perfect record intact while using slick boxing and superior hand speed to outbox tough Columbian Juan Urango 21-2-1 (16KO). Urango moved up to welterweight to challenge Berto, 25-0 (19KO) for his WBC Welterweight title. Berto consistently landed lead straight right hands and uppercuts as his speed proved to be too much for Urango. Often Berto would land a blistering lead left hook then end up on the other side of the ring as Urango was facing the opposite direction looking for him. Berto combined skilled boxing, superior hand speed, great footwork, and a great fight plan to overcome the hard hitting Columbian. Berto feels he is now ready to challenge the lead of the division and is now a complete fighter. The cards read 117-111, 118-110. I Had it just a just a bit closer at 116-112.
VIDEO: BERTO – URANGO WEIGH IN
15Rounds.com Johnny Schulz was present for Andre Berto & Juan Urango weighing in for their WBC Welterweight title fight tonight in Hollywood, FL
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VIDEO: KERMIT CINTRON
15rounds.com Johnny Schulz was on hand at Friday’s weigh-in to talk with former IBF Welterweight champion Kermit Cintron as he prepares for his HBO Showdown with Alfredo Angulo
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Chagaev-Valuev OFF! Card still on though.
Rumour have been doing the rounds through various website’s and other forms of media that this evening’s WBA Heavyweight title fight has been cancelled. This is unfortunately the case.
WARGODS “FIVE” –TONIGHT ON WWW.GOFIGHTLIVE.TV
San Diego CA. –May 26, 2009- Wargods promises to showcase the most exciting match up in the light heavyweight division outside of the UFC with Vernon “Tiger” White versus Lew Polley at the Viejas Casino in Alpine, California May 30th. However, do not underestimate the lightweight tournament line up. Steve Magdaleno, who trains out of Vladimir Matyushenko’s VMAT camp, steps up and steps in for sparing partner Andy Wang. Steve is hot off Pancrase Neo-Blood Tournament winning performance.
NEW BREED XXII TONIGHT – Exclusively on GFL
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – May 12, 2009- Resorts Atlantic City Casino Hotel announced it will host an evening of mixed martial arts in the Superstar Theater, Saturday, May 30, 2009. This action-packed evening will be presented by the New Breed Fighters fight league. The fight card will feature 20 bouts, each scheduled for three, three-minute rounds. Fighters will square off inside a 24-foot caged hexagon that will be constructed inside the Superstar Theater. Fighters will use a variety of techniques, including jujitsu, boxing, wrestling, and kickboxing.
Q & A with Matt Remillard
Up and coming Featherweight prospect Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard 17-0(9) of Manchester, Ct has been a pro since 2005. Before that he had an impressive amateur career. Now at 22 he hopes that the work he’s done so far will stand him in good stead to set him on his way for what he hopes will be a world title challenge in the future.
Gunn Signs to Fight Adamek; Amped For a Career Defining Opportunity
When Bobby “The Celtic Warrior” Gunn initially challenged Tomasz Adamek in 2007, he had a clear motive. While many fighters call out the best simply for publicity, Gunn’s had something else in mind: a good old-fashioned slug out.
Weights from Helsinki
WBA Heavyweight title
Ruslan Chagaev 225 -V- Nicolay Valuev 315
Cotto fight with adversity faces test against Clottey
There was the sting of a first-time defeat and lingering talk about whether the loss was delivered by hands wrapped in plaster within a mask of padding. Then, there was a nasty, widely-reported split with an uncle and trainer
Weights from Baltimore, MD!
Demetrius Davis 162 Cory Cummings 166.5 (Maryland State Super Middleweight title)
James Stevenson 153 Manuel Guzman 152.5 (East Coast Junior Middleweight title)
Israel Vazquez cleared to fight
During an international conference call, recognized 122 pound world champion, Israel Vazquez announced he is cleared to return to the ring after a fifteen month absence due to injuries he sustained in his fight of the year with Rafael Marquez that took place March 1st, 2008.
Q&A Alfonso Gomez
Contender season one Alumni Alfonso Gomez 19-4-2(9) returned to action a few weeks back after the longest spell of inactivity in his storied career to date. He managed to score and eighth round stoppage on the eve of Pacquiao-Hatton. As well as arguably being the star of the first series of contender when he upset favourite Peter Manfredo in the first round and ultimately finish third. The incredible story took him to Atlantic City where he fought Arturo Gatti in the house he built and beat him. It was a career best performance by Gomez and it turned out ultimately retired him. That win got him a shot at Miguel Cotto and try as he might Cotto was a step to far and he ended up losing via fifth round stoppage.
Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson: Reflecting on a sensational career and looking to the next level.
15rounds.com caught up with future Hall of Famer/ legendary champion Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson. Following a career that saw him finish with a 44-5 (28 KO’s) professional ledger, Johnson is now an aspiring referee. Having fought in 14 world title bouts (holding a 12-1-1 record), Johnson feels his expertise will make him a top notch official.
López vs. Lontchi Press Conference Report
Guaynabo, P.R.- The protagonists of the upcoming “Latin Fury 9” card in Atlantic City weighed in yesterday at the fight’s first press conference and 30 day weigh in. WBO super bantamweight champion Juan Manuel “Juanma” López (25-0, 23 KO’s) and Oliver Lontchi (18-0-2, 8 KO’s) had to make a 140.3 pound limit for their clash which is set for the 27th of June and both made it with ease, with López weighing in at 134.25lbs. and Lontchi at 131lbs. The Puerto Rican champion will be making the fourth defense of his title against Lontchi, born in Cameroon but fighting out of Quebec, Canada.
TRAINING INJURY KOs JONES-MOSLEY FIGHT; KENNEDY-GONZALEZ CONTEST NOW TOPS JUNE 6 CARD AT BALLY’S ATLANTIC CITY
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ—Unbeaten world-ranked welterweight Mike Jones, of North Philadelphia, suffered a strained muscle in his left bicep over the weekend, forcing cancellation of his North American Boxing Association (NABA) title defense against Larry Mosley, of Los Angeles, CA, which was set for Saturday evening, June 6, at Bally’s Atlantic City.
Q & A with John Ruiz
Former two time WBA Heavyweight champion of the world John “The Quite Man” Ruiz 43-8-1(29) took time out of his schedule to speak with us at 15rounds.com about various things. He’s 37 now and very much at the savvy veteran’s stage of his career. He will become the mandatory to winner of next weekend’s WBA title fight between Nicolay Valuev & Ruslan Chageav. As ever he gave us a an interesting perspective on things. At times through the media & fans Ruiz has taken a bit of a pummelling, more so than he’s taken in the ring in fact, so here’s his side of things.
Exodus Tyson passes away in Phoenix Hospital
According to various reports that includes tmz.com, The four year-old daughter of former undisputed Heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson passed away today in a Phoenix hospital, a day after accidentally choking herself on a treadmill chord.
WARGODS “FIVE” Update–THIS SATURDAY NIGHT ON WWW.GOFIGHTLIVE.TV
San Diego CA. –May 26, 2009- Wargods promises to showcase the most exciting match up in the light heavyweight division outside of the UFC with Vernon “Tiger” White versus Lew Polley at the Viejas Casino in Alpine, California May 30th. However, do not underestimate the lightweight tournament line up. Steve Magdaleno, who trains out of Vladimir Matyushenko’s VMAT camp, steps up and steps in for sparing partner Andy Wang. Steve is hot off Pancrase Neo-Blood Tournament winning performance.
BOXING’S BIGGEST NIGHT COMES TO WWW.GOFIGHTLIVE.TV
NEW YORK (May 26, 2009)—On Friday night June 12th it will be a historic night as for the first time ever, the esteemed BWAA (Boxing Writers Association of America) will have their annual awards dinner televised and it will be shown all over the world for FREE!!!
Tyson’s daughter clinging to life after accident in Phoenix home
According to various reports, the four year-old daughter of former undisputed Heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is on a life-support machine after she was found hanging from an exercise apparatus.
Davis, Stevenson Ready; Welterweight Prospect Tim Coleman Added to Friday’s Baltimore Pro Boxing Card
Baltimore, MD – During a career that has spanned three decades, Demetrius Davis has seen it all. From world champions to title contenders and prospects, Davis has never shied away from a challenge since turning pro way back in 1987. Unfortunately, the courageous Davis has not always seen the best results.
Q&A Beibut Shumenov
The fastest moving prospect in Boxing is currently Beibut Shumenov 8-0(6) who just last week beat his second former world champion when he impressively despatched Byron Mitchell in four rounds. Shumenov has aggressively matched himself from the very start of his career in which he has gained fans and pundits adulation alike. Shumenov a 25 year old Kazakhstani fighter only debuted in late 2007 after an impressive amateur resume which saw him represent his country in the 2004 Olympics. Here’s what he had to say.
In pursuit of the Vazquez Effect
Much of last week was spent wondering how Rafael Marquez – half of the greatest boxing trilogy in decades – could make his first fight in 14 months, in the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon, off American television, and for the most part unnoticed. Saturday’s sentiment went like this: Curiosity to frustration to resignation to epiphany.
A Boxer Prepares: Joshua Clottey Gets Ready for Cotto
Joshua Clottey is preparing for Miguel Cotto.
It’s May 22nd, the Friday of Memorial Day weekend, but for Joshua Clottey, the IBF welterweight champ, a day at the beach isn’t on the agenda. A day in the country is. From Madison Square Garden, which will host the big event, it’s a seventy mile shot west on Route 80 to the Fernwood Hotel and Resort where Clottey has set up camp in the Pocono Mountains.
Q & A with Juan Manuel Marquez
This past week Mexican Legend Juan Manuel Marquez 50-4-1(37) was in London along with his opponent Floyd Mayweather promoting there “Numero Uno” battle which takes place in Las Vegas on 18 July. Marquez a well preserved 35 is a three weight world champion, winning six world titles going 9-3-1(4). We managed to catch up with Marquez, here’s what he had to say.
Young Cuban Fighters ignite the Fontainebleau Resort on Miami Beach with exciting KO wins live on ESPN Friday Night Fights. Smith outpoints favorite Gutierrez in a classic welterweight chess match.
The crowd was rowdy and electric…CUBA – CUBA – CUBA, were the chants heard Friday evening from The Legendary Fontainebleau Hotel as two former Cuban national amateur stars earned knock out wins on ESPN Friday Night Fights. By the end of the night Cuba went 4-0!