Chapman vs. Hill for AR Belt (DEC 29) Up-and-coming
heavyweight prospect JD “The Natural” Chapman, 19-0 (17 KOs), will
return to action on February 4 at the Pope County Fairgrounds in
Russellville, AR. The hard punching 22-year-old Chapman will face 19-9
(15 KOs) fellow Arkansas native Marvin Hill over 12 rounds for the NABC
... Full Story
Boxing's
big man from Russia could be courtroombound..BY
BERNARD FERNANDEZ
PHILADELPHIA - Nicolay Valuev, the 7-2, 323-pound Russian
who now reigns as the WBA heavyweight champion, apparently
is returning to the United States as promoter Don King's
most outsized attraction."He's ready, and we want
America to....Copyrighted on MercuryNews.com
(DEC 26) It began six years ago with much
hoopla and promise. Laila Ali, the daughter of perhaps the signature
heavyweight champion of the last century, led a class of "famous daughters"
into the sport of Women's boxing. Included in the group were Jacqui Frazier
and Freeda Foreman, but the star "daughter" was clearly Ali. She had her
father's loquaciousness along with an inkling of a promise of some of his
skill in the ring. Full Story
Meza-Clay and Reyes Title bound
(DEC 22) Unbeaten Monte Meza-Clay (18-0-12KO) and 18-4-2 Shamir Reyes
meet for the vacant IBA World Jr. Lightweight title December 30th at the
Mountainereer Race Track in Chester, West Virginia.
Mesi
decision sparks concerns By TIM GRAHAM -News Sports Reporter
LAS VEGAS - As monumental as Joe Mesi's courtroom victory
was, he shouldn't expect the boxing community to welcome his
return with open arms. A Nevada judge on Monday sent shock
waves...Mesi's career on hold for 21 months.
The ruling, however
"Too Smooth" Godfrey punching way to
breakout year in 2006
PROVIDENCE (December 20, 2005) - USNBC cruiserweight champion Matt "Too
Smooth" Godfrey (10-0, 4 KOS), already rated No. 27 by the World Boxing
Council, has outgrown his native New England and he plans on making more
noise...Full
Story
Ali Stops Sandell in Fifth Round by TKO
Source: Ewan Whyte
December 17, 2005
(DEC 17) Tonight in Berlin, Germany,
Laila Ali defeated Asa Sandell, of Sweden of the fifth round by
TKO. Sandell had look stunned after a hard right 90 seconds into the fifth
round. Ali took advantage of that opportunity, and threw a barrage of
combinations...Full
Story
Lange vs Gilbert Feb. 18 in Fairfax
(DEC 16) FAIRFAX, VA - On February 18, 2005, Jimmy Lange
(26-2-1, 17 KOs) will face Joey Gilbert (10-1, 7 KOs) for
the NABO middleweight title. The fight will take place at
the George Mason University’s Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA,
in what is being reported as the “first-ever title fight”
between contestants from the popular TV boxing show “The
Contender” . The two will be fighting 12 rounds in the main
event.
Boxing action in Cicero
(DEC 16) Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions, HOME OF THE
BEST IN CHICAGO BOXING and Kathy Duva’s Main Events along
with Miller Lite and TCF Bank team up on Friday, January 6,
2006 to present “SHOBOX” THE NEW GENERATION, another
installment of terrific professional boxing at Cicero
Stadium...Full Story
Holm-St. John
Bout Aired on Saturday - December 17th!
(DEC 15) The Holly Holm vs Mia St.
John fight will be aired this Saturday, December 17, 2005, on
KRQE (Channel 13) at 10:30 pm. The first fight on the card that
will be shown will feature David (El Finito) Martinez vs Elvis
Martinez. --Plus the fight everyone has been talking about--Holm
vs St. John. You don’t want to miss this historic night of
action!!!!!!
Bad Boy Boxer: Hilton denied bail
(MONTREAL) DEC 14 – Alex Hilton, 41, former Canadian
middleweight champ, was denied bail after he was charged
with holding up a convenience store. This last weekend,
“TheStar.Com” reports that he was arrested and accused of
wielding a bat in the store to rob it. Copyrighted story on
TheStar.com
Link
Golden Boy responds
to Garcia!..
By Karl Freitag of Fightnews.com
(DEC 14) Golden Boy Promotions matchmaker Eric Gomez has
responded to comments made by California State Athletic
Commission Executive Officer Armando Garcia regarding the
commission's cancellation of a
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Fightnews
Woluewich Passes away at 49
(DEC 14) On December 12, 2005, Johnnie Woluewich, who was a
dedicated advocate of amateur boxing, died of complications
from a heart attack. The New York Daily News wrote,
“After serving in numerous positions with USA Boxing, Metro
he was elected president in 2000. He was the final word in
sanctioning and overseeing all amateur boxing in the region,
including the Daily News Golden Gloves.”
Regina Halmich:
The Other Side
By Bernie McCoy
December 13, 2005
(DEC 13) Boxing is the only
major sport that doesn't have a scoreboard. As a result, the
fighters, fans and all those with a vested interest in the
bout have no official indication who is winning while the
fight is going on. Opinions, of course, take shape as the
fight progresses and are fully formed by the end of the
bout. If, however, the fight goes the full distance, it is
the judges, sometimes in concert with the referee, who make
the decision. That decision is final and goes into the
boxing records. It has always been thus.
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Lance Whitaker vs Ibragimov HOLLYWOOD, FL, December 13 – After a press
conference brawl pushed the bad blood between Lance Whitaker and Sultan
Ibragimov past the boiling point, the two heavyweight contenders will
finally get to settle their score on Thursday’s ‘Global Warfare’ card at the
Seminole Hard Rock Live Arena in Hollywood, Florida. Full Story
Belinszky - Moss
Title bout
Photos/source JollyDee
December 13, 2005
Diaz & Palyani even after twelve
December 10, 2005
Former Olympians David Diaz (USA) and Ramazan Palyani
(Republic of Georgia) fought to a 'Majority Draw' in their
twelve round battle for the vacant IBA World Lightweight
Title this past weekend at the Grand Victoria Ballroom,
Rising Sun, Indiana. With the draw decision the IBA
title remains vacant with both camps talking rematch for
early next year. Promoter: Dominic Pesoli's '8' Count.
Albert upends Beaupierre
December 10, 2005
In Choctaw, Mississippi, Former
Nigerian Olympian Eromoselle Albert took home the vacant IBA
Continental Jr. Middleweight title by twelve round technical
decision over Dorian Beaupierre when an accidental clash of
heads sent this one to the scorecards midway through the
final round. With the partial round added to the final score
Albert lead on two cards at 115-113 and the third judge had
it all even at 114 apiece. Albert now 13-1-6KO's.
Promoter: Big Star Promotions
(DEC 9, 2005) With her second
straight victory over top level competition, Holly Holm is the
best of her weight class with just 15 fights. After annihilating
former World Champion Christy Martin earlier in the year, Holly
destroyed IFBA World Champion Mia St. John by unanimous
decision, who had also gone the distance with Martin. Showing no
comparison of the two records combined with Martin and St. John
88-10-4 (48KO’s) vs Holly’s 12-1-2 (4KO’s) record.
Full Story
MIRANDA CHALLENGES TAYLOR IN HIS HOMETOWN
HOLLYWOOD, FL, December 7 – As highly regard Middleweight
contender, EDISON MIRANDA watched the Taylor/Hopkins fight
Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada, he told
anyone that would listen that he would beat Jermaine Taylor.
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MARTINEZ READY TO GET BACK ON
TRACK
By Andy Rivera
Photo By Javier Zamora
(DEC 6) Last July David Martinez,
13-1-1, suffered his first loss of his pro career when he was
stopped by Tomas Villa at Isleta Casino on Nation Television.
Martinez now looks at the fight as a learning experience and
just a detour on where he wants to be a world ...Full
Story
FRESQUEZ NAMED NABA
PROMOTER OF THE YEAR
December 6, 2005
With the end of the year coming to a
close, the 2005 awards are starting to coming in boxing, Lenny
Fresquez head of Fresquez Productions was named NABA promoter of
the year for the second time in a row. Fresquez Productions will
end the year this Thursday with the Holly Holm/Mia St. John
fight at Isleta Casino, which will have the NABA 115 title at
stake between Caesar Lopez and Gabriel Elizondo.
Lopez Focused on Elizondo
December 6, 2005
Thursday night
at Isleta Casino outside Albuquerque, New Mexico El Paso’s Caesar Lopez will
take on his toughest opponent up to date; the defending NABA 112 champion
will fight at 115 for the vacant strap of the NABA. Lopez opponent is no
slouch in Gabriel Elizondo, both Lopez and Elizondo have similar records as
Lopez sports an 18-1 record where Elizondo is 19-1. Lopez is on a 18 fight
win streak since suffering his lone defeat in his pro debut, while
Elizondo’s lone defeat came to the hands of current WBO bantamweight
champion Jhonny Gonzales in November of 2004, so the fans can expect a war
between two that are seeking bigger challenges, which will await the winner.Link
to Story fo
Boxing rip-off
(DEC 6) STAKEHOLDERS have called on
the Sports Minister to clean up professional boxing.The call comes in the
wake of fans crying foul over a botched-up Naidiri Boxing Promotion at
Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka, on Saturday.
http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=33169
(DEC 3) Tonight
in Bördelandhalle, Magdeburg, Germany, Flyweight Regina Halmich,
111, won a 10-round unanimous decision over Elena Reid,
110½, and retained her WIBF Flyweight title. Flyweight Julia
Sahin, 111¼, won a 10-round uananimous decision over
Stephanie Dobbs, 111¼, and won the
vacant title for the WIBF Inter-Continental Flyweight title.
Final judges scores were 100-91, 100-90, and 100-91. Featherweight
Ina Menzer, 125½, TKO’d Galina Gumliiska, 123½, in
the sixth round of a schedule 10-round bout. Menzer won the
WIBF Featherweight title. On the undercard in a four-rounder,
Flyweight
Carolina Alvarez, 112, 0:25 TKO2 over Lucie Hornakova,
112.
Stallone in "Vegas" for
Rocky Filming
December 3, 2005 Copyrighted photos
by Mary Ann Owen
Stallone in "Vegas" for Rocky Filming...(DEC
3) Yesterday, at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, after the Bernard
Hopkins vs. Jermaine Taylor weigh-ins, Sylvester
Stallone was filming his new movie Rocky Balboa, with mock
weigh-ins for the movie which stars..Full
Story/Photos
Cop
Castillo-Corrales will do it again
(DEC 2) Jose Luis Castillo and Diego “Chico” Corrales are ready to do it
again on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006. The
world’s most talented and courageous lightweights will collide in an
eagerly awaited rubber match to decide once and for all the No. 1
135-pound fighter on the planet. The 12-round...Full
Story
Bernard Hopkins at IBA
Gym in Vegas!
Photos by Tony Rila
December 2, 2005
Photo Gallery
(DEC 2) Yesterday at the IBA Gym
in Las Vegas, Nevada, Bernard Hopkins visited the gym, along
with IBA President, Dean Chance who is in Vegas for the
Hopkins-Taylor Event. To check out the latest photo
gallery,
go here!
Taylor, Hopkins put on a show before the show..BY
VIC ZIEGEL -New York Daily News
(DEC 2) LAS VEGAS - Listen, boxing's got serious problems - very few
stars, a disappearing audience, a crowd of heavyweight champs as
interesting as radishes (who can't punch their way out of a
cellophane bag) - but every so often, less and less often, the
raunchy old sport can still get two special fighters to share the
same ring.
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Boxer whose opponent died in Las Vegas says he saw no injury ..Las
Vegas Sun
(DEC 1) LAS VEGAS (AP) - Still coping with the death of the last
boxer he faced in the ring, Jesus Chavez said he intends to fight again and
keep the memory with him. "Now I'm going to be fighting for myself and for
Leavander Johnson," Chavez told the Las Vegas Sun for Thursday's editions.
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Al Farb was boxing promoter, Indianapolis bail bondsman
By Kevin O'Neal -kevin.oneal@indystar.com
(DEC 1) Al Farb, one of the last, colorful links to Indianapolis'
early 20th century, died Wednesday evening, less than a month before his
101st birthday. "He was such a good guy, a sweet guy," former U.S. Rep.
Andrew Jacobs Jr., D-Ind., a friend of the family, recalled. "He was always
nattily dressed -- he had that George Raft, New York......Link
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