Vitali Kiltschko Decisions Shannon Briggs

It was all business again for Ukranian WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko after he pummeled former champ Shannon Briggs in 12-rounds of one sided action at Hamburg, Germany. It was all Klitschko right from the opening bell. Briggs didn't had the chance to unleash a flurry and was bloodied and beaten down. The only chance he got was in the final seconds of the fight as he let it all what he had left in him.

With the win, Klitschko retained his WBC title and improved to 41-2, 38KOs while Briggs dropped to 51-6-1, 45 KOs.



(TheBloggerSays: Another big win for Vitali over a big name in their division. But obviously, Shannon is another heavyweight fighter who just came back. Absolutely an over the hill fighter. Boxing's glamour division really needs someone who can match the Vitali-Wladimir tandem. If only can Manny, Floyd and Juan Manuel can fight their way up there.)

Morales To Fight Again On December

   Former multi-division champion and Mexican legend Erik "El Terrible" Morales is really eager to get back on top as he is expected to return to the ring on December 18 against a yet to be determined opponent for the WBC Silver super lightweight title at the fighter's hometown, Tijuana, Mexico.

   This will be Morales's third fight since his return last March and a win against his opponent will make way for a title fight against the winner of Juan Manuel Marquez-Michael Katsidis bout.



(TheBloggerSays: Erik is really squeezing what's left on him. A true warrior indeed, with this kind of attitude, I think Erik will stay for a while.)

Jones Jr. Injured, Fight Postponed

   Former pound for pound king Roy Jones Jr. may take have to wait longer before his scheduled bout with Danny Santiago on October 7 due to an injury he suffered while training. A swollen hand while doing a sparring session that kept giving him pain forced Jones Jr. to take a rest for a while before coming back to training again, although the doctors said that the x-rays showed that there were no fractures on Jones Jr.'s hand.

   His camp also said that they will re-schedule the fight as soon as possible.



(TheBloggerSays: Jones Jr.'s bones are really getting brittle. Haha. He should hang his gloves after this. But he should take down Danny in a hard way to end his career with a bang!)

Klitschko Dominates Peter

   Proving to be one of most dominating heavyweights today, Wladimir Klistchko stopped Samuel Peter in their rematch, ten years in the making, via 10th round KO at Frankfurt, Germany.

   Klitschko, 55-3, 49 KOs, controlled the fight right from the opening bell, battered him all through out until dropping the Nigerian in 10th.



(TheBloggerSays: Who else now is left at the heavyweight division after this? Will Wladimir face David Haye or finally, his brother and also one of the top heavyweights, Vitali Klitschko.)

Morales KOs Limond

    For the second time after almost 3 years of retirement, former 3 division world champion and Mexican legend Erik "El Terrible" Morales won against Willie Limond of Scotland via 6th round KO at Monumental Plaza de Toros Mexicao in Mexico City.

   It also marked as Morales' second fight at welterweight division. With the win, Morales improved his record to 50-6 with 35 KOs.



(TheBloggerSays: With his age, I don't know how long Erik can stay at this shape. Great win for Erik.)

Ricky Hatton: "I'm Done."

   Sixteen months after being knocked out in the second round by Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas, Nevada, Ricky Hatton officially announced in BBC Radio at Manchester that he may never come back to the boxing ring and fight again.

   "You can never say never. But if I was to put my last pound on it, i would say 'no, that's me done'" Hatton said. Hatton also said that he'll just concentrate on promoting other fighters. He added: "I announced that I was going to make a comeback. I came back off holiday and went into a training camp for three weeks, but it wasn't just the same."

   But Hatton himself hinted about his return. Hatton recently renewed his boxing license with Bristish Boxing Board of Control. Asked why, he answered "Just in case one day I do wake up and think 'come on, let's give it another go.'"



(TheBloggerSays: I thinks Ricky's retirement is made just too soon. There's still so much left in him. He can still have good match up and bouts with Juan Manuel Marquez or Amir Khan. Or even maybe Michael Katsidis.)



  

Roy Jones Jr. To Fight Next Month

   Former Pound for Pound King Roy Jones Jr. is scheduled to face former championship challenger Danny Santiago next month, October 7. The fight will take place probably on Jones' hometown, Pensacola, Florida. Further announcements about the bout will be made next week.



(TheBloggerSays: I wonder why these senior citizens of boxing (Hopkins, Jones Jr.) keep fighting. But for me, win or lose, they should be hanging up their gloves after their respective fights.)

Marquez To Fight Katsidis On November; Hopkins Vs. Pascal On December

   After a failed negotiation to fight Manny Pacquiao for the third time, Mexican warrior and champion Juan Manuel "Dinamita" Marquez agreed to fight the Australian slugger Michael "The Great" Katsidis on November 27 at MGM Garden in Las Vegas, Nevada.

   The bout will be for Marquez's WBO lightweight belt.

   Another champion, Jean Pascal, is also scheduled to fight a boxing warrior, former champion Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins. The bout will be on December 18. This will be Hopkins' second fight this year after defeating Roy Jones Jr. last April. This will be also Pascal's second fight this year after defeating Chad Dawson and successfully defended his WBC light heavy weight championship for the third time.



(TheBloggerSays: All-out war is what I am expecting for the Katsidis-Marquez bout. But Hopkins against Pascal? These promoters are really getting really bad for the sport. Why not Luciano Bute?)

Pacquiao Believes Margarito Knew About The Hand Wraps

   Multi-division champion Manny Pacquiao said that he believes that his next opponent, Antonio Margarito, do not knew anything about his illegal hand wraps, discovered in his dressing room before his fight with Shane Mosley in January of 2009.

   "I believe he knew. He's the one watching his hands wrapped and he doesn't know what's in there? he;s just making some alibi for some reason." the Filipino said during their kick-off presser for the November 13 bout. After the fight and the suspension, Margarito blamed and fired his then-trainer Javier Capetillo.

   Although he said that he had forgiven Margarito for his actions, Pacquiao also said that he wants someone to watch Margarito in his locker room wrapping his hands before the fight.



(TheBloggerSays: I believe and respect what Manny believes in. As a boxer like Margarito, he's the one aside from either the trainer or someone appointed to do the boxer's hand, who should know what's inside the wrap. Not the promoter. Right, Bob?)

Margarito Says He'll Beat Pacquiao, Calls De La Hoya Out

   "Margarito has the strength, the power, he's hungry to be the best and prove everybody wrong. He's the bigger man."

   Those were the words that came out from Antonio Margarito's trainer, Roberto Garcia during an interview with Dennis Guillermo of The Examiner for his fighter's bout against Manny Pacquiao. "I honestly see a very big chance of us pulling it out." he added. With his fighter already busy training and conditioning himself for their scheduled fight on Nov. 13 at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, Garcia is also busy watching Pacquiao tapes everyday to study the Filipino's boxing moves.

   Meanwhile, Margarito has expressed himself towards to another fighter, Golden Boy Promotions CEO Oscar De La Hoya during an interview in TV Azteca. "I don't know what he has against me, I really don't understand. what I do know is he had a big influence in California State Athletic Commission with everything he said against me. I am upset because he talked too much and said some nasty things and he has a shady past himself that most of us know about".

  "I hope he takes off the fishnet, stop acting like a sissy and fight me. If you have something against me, then get in the ring and fight me." Margarito says towards De La Hoya. "I will knock Pacquiao out and show the world that I am back. this the fight of my life and Manny will be in for a tough night. I won't quit like De La Hoya did." he added.


(TheBloggerSays: There is no doubt about Antonio's conditioning. Training this early while Manny is not yet, he will surely get in his fighting form before the bout. But will that be enough? His fight against Roberto Garcia didn't convince me that he's really that good. But prior to his hand wrap controversy, he did. I just hope that we'll see the old Margarito back to give us a explosive showing.)

Bautista, Jaca Victorious

   Boos and dislikes resounded the full-packed Waterfront Hotel & Casino in Cebu City, Philippines as the crowd reacted to the result of Rey "Boom-Boom" Bautista winning over Alejandro Barrera via technical decision, 1:14 of the 4th round.

   A cut on the Mexican's eyelid forced the ringside doctor to halt the fight, caused by exchange of punches by both Bautista and Barrera.

   With the win, Bautista improved to 29-2 with 22KOs and now scheduled to fight at Dubai on Oct. 29.

   In the co-main event, Jimrex Jaca made an easy work of his opponent, Pipino Cuevas Jr in a  first round KO. A left uppercut by Jaca that connected perfectly ended the fight at 2:22.



(TheBloggerSays: With these win by two good boxers, it seems another ray of light is coming upon them. Boom-Boom,  was a young hot-prospect. Even Golden Boy Oscar De La Hoya was impressed the way he trains back then. But now, with a big fight to an unnamed opponent yet, he must do more better than this  to fulfill what he has started and once again, be one of the Philippine boxing's big names. Same with Jaca too.)

Texas Grants Antonio Margarito A License

   Mexican Antonio Margarito needed only $20 and no six hour hearing is required like he had at California to ensure a license and that his super fight with Filipino Manny Pacquiao will go on. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation granted Margarito his license to fight within their grounds. The Pacquiao-Margarito bout, scheduled November 13, will take place at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, Texas.

   "I want to thank the state of Texas for granting me a boxing license which enables me to continue my passion for the sport of boxing in the United States. I have dedicated my life to giving the fans of the sport entertainment and excitement." Margarito said. He then added "On November 13, this great opportunity will ultimately be fulfilled when I battle Manny Pacquiao."




(TheBloggerSays: As I've said, Antonio doesn't deserved to be denied of a license. He's not a repeat offender, and with his passion for the sport, I don't think that he'll try to do the same offense. And with that, we'll have a fight on Nov. 13.)

Juan Manuel Marquez To Face Amir Khan On December?

   According to sources, Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez and British Amir Khan may face each other before the end of the year. Both under Golden Boy Promotions, the fight may fall on December 4, which the promotions has a reservation on cable network HBO PPV. Marquez  and his promotion team has ruled out a possible 3rd fight with Filipino Manny Pacquiao, who fights under Bob Arum's Top Rank Promotions and will possibly face Mexican Antonio Margarito on November.

   Freddie Roach also trains Khan, the same trainer who handles Manny Pacquiao. Marquez just came off his 2nd fight with American Juan Diaz.



(TheBloggerSays: I don't know if this fight will pull that many fans as much like Diaz and Marquez did in their two bouts. For me, I think Amir still has lot to prove on the boxing grounds. A Ricky Hatton, in my opinion, will be a much better fit for the young Amir.)

JuanMa-Marquez Showdown Postponed

   The much awaited showdown between WBO featherweight champ Juan Manuel Lopez of Puerto Rico and Rafael Marquez of Mexico scheduled on Sept. 18 will be postponed due to the injury the Mexican suffered during his training.

   "I am very disappointed but I know that these things happen on boxing. I hope the fight gets rescheduled soon an look forward to fighting Rafael Marquez" Lopez said, and Marquez also stated "I am very disappointed with what has happened to me. Everyone knows that's the fight I was waiting for. But I definitely won't be ready by Sept. 18. I don't know what will happen now. I came from the doctor and he told me not to fight. i'm sad for myself and the all of the Mexicans wanted to see us fight."

   The promoters, Top rank and Gary Shaw, are seemed to be pushing the bout 4 weeks from the original date.




(TheBloggerSays: Thank heavens that this fight will still go on. Boxing really needs fight like these nowadays.)

With Margarito Denied, Golden Boy Offers Dinamita

   After Antonio Margarito got denied for a license in California, Golden Boy Promotions Founder Oscar De La Hoya quickly offered their fighter Juan Manuel "Dinamita" Marquez as a replacement foe for Manny Pacquiao on Nov. 13.

   "The case I want to make is that Marquez is right there, already licensed." De La Hoya said. "Manny Pacquiao wants to fight. The only one who does not want to fight is Bob Arum, and that's not fair. That is not fair to the public, and that is not fair to Manny Pacquiao. That is not fair to Marquez." he added.

   Marquez and Pacquiao fought to a controversial draw on 2004 then Filipino won a narrow split decision last March of 2008.



(TheBloggerSays: This will be of course, an entertaining match. This won't be what the fans always wanted to see, but won't be the least wanted. At least all issues will be settled.)

Margarito Denied; Fight With Pacquiao In Doubt

   Former world champ Antonio Margarito was denied by the California State Athletic Commission for his boxing license due to his illegal hand wraps he had in his hands before his fight with Shane Mosley last year. And due to this, his bout with Manny Pacquiao on Nov. 13 in US soil is now in doubt.

   His Nevada application also said to be depending on the California decision while the Texas commission is still unclear on their willingness to give Margarito a license to fight. However, these rulings and suspension do not apply outside the US soil. So the option for a Margarito-Pacquiao in Mexico or anywhere outside US is now a big candidate.

   Margarito's former trainer, Javier Capetillo, whom he blamed on the hand wrap issue, is also suspended.



(TheBloggerSays: It's such a shame that they didn't grant Antonio's license. He's not a repeat-offender. And the fighter of his stature, I think, should be forgiven.)

Pascal Defeats Dawson

   Just when Chad Dawson realized that he had a fight to work on to, an accidental clash of heads occur that had him unable to continue and let WBC champ Jean Pascal go away with his IBO light heavyweight title at Bell Center, Montreal, Canada via unanimous technical decision.

   Pascal started to work early throwing punches to the body to the taller Dawson. He control much of the fight until he rocked Dawson in the 8th and continued the barrage of power punches in the 9th round. Dawson later showed a sign of fatigue as he went down by a bump by Pascal. The Canadian took advantage of Dawson's condition as he threw more body shots. Dawson emerges out of his corner on the 11th and shook Pascal with an uppercut but was unable to capitalize and kept Pascal busy defending himself as he poured punches all over. Then an accidental head butt came later that left a big cut over the eye of Dawson which makes him unable to continue according to the ring side doctor.

   The judges scored it 108-101 and 106-103 for the other two.


(TheBloggerSays: The fight really kept me in my seat. As I really wanted to see if Chad can sustain Jean's punches. There was no knock down happened. But it was a good fight and the live audience love it especially when Dawson seems to be on his way down. For Dawson, I think he's in shock that he's fighting a twenty-something for this fight. He fought fighters in late 30's in his last 4 fights (Antonio Tarver, Glen Johnson). So fighting a much skilled, faster and powerful boxer for the first time in two years seems like really different for him. As for Pascal, a fight with undefeated Lucian Bute in Canada would be a hit and would sell-out a stadium.)

Arreola Back At Win Column

   Heavyweight Chris Arreola (29-2, 25 KOs) got back into the win column with a one-sided twelve round unanimous decision over Manuel Quezada (29-6, 18 KOs) on Friday night at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario. Arreola, who came in five-and-a-half pounds heavier than he did in his loss to Tomasz Adamek in April, was too big and too strong for Quezada as he controlled the first eight rounds, then floored Quezada twice in round nine. Quezada rallied a bit in the next few rounds, but was dropped again in the twelfth. Scores were 117-108, 118-107, 118-107. After the fight Arreola said he injured both hands.

Source: http://www.fightnews.com/

Holyfield To Fight On Nov. 5

   47-year-old, four-time world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield (43-10-2, 28 KOs) returns to the ring November 5th against veteran Sherman “Tank” Williams (34-11-2, 19 KOs) of the Bahamas. The bout will be for Holyfield’s newly acquired WBF title he won in his last bout which was an 8 round TKO of Francois Botha. Site of the fight will be the Joe Louis in Detroit, Michigan.




Source:  http://www.fightnews.com/

Cotto To Face Chavez Jr. Next?

   Top Rank is already planning the next move for Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. after his September 11th fight with Pavel Wolak. A world title shot against none other than Puerto Rican legend and current WBA super welterweight world champion Miguel Cotto looms on the horizon. That bout is penciled in for December 4th with Arlington, Texas and New York City being considered as possible fight locations.





Source: http://www.fightnews.com/