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Perez grabs IBF bantamweight title from Agbeko

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:13:17 GMT

Perez (20-0), appearing in his first title fight, floored his opponent in the 10th round. The knockdown came after an apparent accidental head-butt, after which Agbeko turned his back apparently to complain. Perez won by a count of 117-110 on two of the scorecards, while a third judge had him ahead, 116-111, at the Treasure Island Hotel/Casino.

Agbeko (27-2) was making his third defense of the title he won over Luis Alberto Perez in September 2007.

DeGuardia claims Johnson is imminent "Kingpin"

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:28:43 GMT

Unless, that is, you're a boxer claiming elite-level status in the heavyweight division.

In that case, according to Star Boxing President/CEO Joe DeGuardia anyway, ignoring the 30-year-old native of Asbury Park, N.J. -- nicknamed "Kingpin" -- has been far too easy for way too long.

Heads of the class: Making a case for IBHOF 2010

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:52:17 GMT

A few come to mind right away. But that's, ahem, another story.

In this context a year ago, all three of the modern-era fighters eventually deemed worthy of induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame -- Lennox Lewis, Orlando Canizales and Brian Mitchell -- had check marks next to their names as 'Yes' votes on my inaugural Boxing Writers Association of America ballot.

Taylor released from hospital

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:36:38 GMT

Taylor was admitted to the hospital on Saturday after suffering from concussion-like symptoms following the fight.

He was cleared by a team of doctors to continue a planned vacation in Europe.

Froch edges Dirrell for WBC super middleweight title

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:07:52 GMT

Froch (26-0), who moved to 13-0 in bouts in his home city, won 115-112 on two of the scorecards. Dirrell (18-1), who was the bronze medalist at the 2004 Olympics, had a 114-113 edge from the third judge.

Referee Hector Afu deducted one point from Dirrell in 10th round due to excessive holding in the fight that didn't start until after 2 a.m. due to it being shown on live television in the United States.

Abraham scores 12th-round KO of Taylor

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:48:54 GMT

Abraham (31-0, 25 KOs) used a big right hand to floor Taylor (28-4-1), who was counted out with six seconds left in the bout, which was part of the Super Six World Boxing Classic round-robin six fighter tournament.

The other boxers involved are Andre Ward, Mikkel Kessler, Andre Dirrell and Carl Froch.

Johnson preps for party-crashing role at Dawson homecoming

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:28:13 GMT

But to hear Glen Johnson tell it, his was the last name on the guest list.

"This is not the fight Dawson wanted," the affable 40-year-old said. "He was pushed into it by HBO. They gave him two names -- Bernard Hopkins and Glen Johnson -- and we all know Bernard doesn't want to fight anyone these days. So that left them with me.

Lopez, Gamboa successfully defend titles

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:54:05 GMT

A native of Puerto Rico, Lopez (27-0), won by scores of 116-111, 114-113 and 115-111 over Mtagwa (26-13-2), who is from Tanzania but now lives in Philadelphia.

This was the fifth successful defense of the title for Lopez, who first won the belt in a first-round TKO of Daniel Ponce de Leon in June 2008.

Salgado TKO's Linares for title

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 08:50:41 GMT

Salgado (21-0-1, 15 KOs) remained unbeaten and earned his first career major title while handing Linares his first-ever defeat.

Linares (27-1-0, 18 KOs) went down twice in the short bout, which was put to a halt after just 73 seconds of action. This was his second defense of the super featherweight crown he won last November with a fifth-round TKO of Whyber Garcia.

Hopkins to prep for Jones with December bout vs. Ornelas

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:28:08 GMT

Hopkins and Jones have tentatively agreed to fight in 2010 if Hopkins defeats Ornelas in Philadelphia and the 40-year-old Jones upends IBO cruiserweight champion Danny Green in December.

Jones (54-5, 40 KOs) defeated Hopkins (49-5-1, 32 KOs) in a unanimous decision for the middleweight title in 1993 and the two avoided a rematch in the prime of their careers.

Mesi's return a complex proposition

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:42:17 GMT

There, if asked about a tumultuous relationship with the sport that made him a hero in his native Western New York and got him within a fight or two of a try at a heavyweight title, Joe Mesi could simply say "It's complicated" and log off.

In reality, though, it's not quite so easily explained.

Benitez return puts "Where's Roberto?" questions to rest

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:53:34 GMT

In fact, rather than attempting new ways to answer the same old question, the Dominican-reared New Yorker-turned-Floridian tried the next best thing this week.

He went out and fought.

Vitali Klitschko beats Chris Arreola to keep heavyweight title

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:33:34 GMT

The bout was stopped after the 10th round by referee Jon Schorle after consulting with Arreola's lead trainer Henry Ramirez.

SportsNetwork.com had Klitschko ahead, 98-92, at the time of the stoppage.

Kratingdaenggym levels Dunne for super bantamweight title

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:41:16 GMT

Kratingdaenggym (39-1, 28 KOs) took away Dunne's belt with just three seconds remaining in the round and accomplished the feat on the ex-champ's home turf.

This was the second career title fight for Kratingdaenggym, who moved to 15-0 since 2006. He was coming off a ninth-round TKO of Rafael Hernandez on April 30.

Hopkins and Jones set for long awaited rematch

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:37:48 GMT

The fight will take place in 2010, but only if the 40-year-old Jones upends IBO cruiserweight champion Danny Green in December.

Jones (54-5, 40 KOs) defeated Hopkins (49-5-1, 32 KOs) in a unanimous decision for the middleweight title in 1993.

Pascal keeps title, stops Branco in 10th

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:58:45 GMT

Pascal (24-1) defeated fellow Canadian Adrian Diaconu back in June for the belt and won handily in his first title defense, sending the 43-year-old Branco (59-10-2) to the canvas once in the seventh and twice in the 10th, the last coming at the 2:19 mark to single the end of the fight.

Pascal is unbeaten in 19 bouts in Montreal.

Good guy Arreola overmatched with mammoth Klitschko

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:54:52 GMT

I've chatted with him a couple times, and, while we weren't cracking each other up trading lines from one of our favorite movies - "Coming to America" - I found him to be as engaging, frank and accommodating as any of my other favorite interview subjects in boxing.

We even share a birthday - March 5 - though my arrival was admittedly a few years before his.

Love him or hate him... Mayweather still No. 1

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:07:03 GMT

Without dipping my toe into the message boards and other fan forums out there since the final bell of his fight with Juan Manuel Marquez Saturday night/Sunday morning, I can pretty much assume that as the prevailing sentiment.

But you know what? He's a real-life Satan incarnate who can, ahem... fight like hell.

Mayweather returns with virtuoso victory over Marquez

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:05:19 GMT

made a convincing return to boxing's biggest stage Saturday night, winning nearly every second of every round en route to a unanimous decision over Juan Manuel Marquez in the main event of a pay-per-view broadcast from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Mayweather (40-0) had been inactive since a December 2007 stoppage of Ricky Hatton in defense of his WBC welterweight championship.

Sylvester claims vacant IBF middleweight belt

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:49:12 GMT

Sylvester (32-3, 15 KOs) was declared the winner on two cards -- 116-112 and 115-113 -- but was behind, 116-111, on the third. Lorenzo (27-2, 19 KOs) was the top-ranked fighter in the IBF, while Sylvester was ranked second.

The belt was vacated by Arthur Abraham, who moved up in weight class.

Mayweather and Marquez weigh in for blockbuster bout

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:08:30 GMT

Mayweather (39-0, 25 KOs), a six-time world champion from five different divisions, weighed in at 146 pounds, four more than Marquez (50-4-1, 37 KOs).

The fight will mark Mayweather's return from retirement, as he has not fought since December 2007, when he downed Ricky Hatton by TKO.

Big "Money" return sets the agenda at welterweight

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:31:39 GMT

Finally.

It's a welcome return -- at least in this space -- to the fighter who, as they used to say about Reggie Jackson in New York, is "the straw that stirs the drink." Love him or hate him, and it seems clear there's a lot more of the latter, it is through Mayweather, with Mayweather and in Mayweather that the best fights at 147 pounds and its surroundings will be made until he decides to hang up the gloves permanently.

Nongqayi, Soto score title fight wins

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:15:39 GMT

In his first championship bout, Nongqayi (16-0) scored a sweep of sorts. He beat Arce's brother, Francisco, in a title eliminator fight in February. Tuesday's win were by scores of 117-112, 116-112, 117-111.

Jorge Arce (52-6-1) is a former WBC/WBO champion.

Sosa keeps title with KO of Soto

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:59:22 GMT

Sosa (37-5, 21 KOs) made the 10th defense of his title and remained unbeaten since 2003, stretching his winning streak to 25 bouts.

Soto (14-4-1) has lost four of his last seven fights.

Calderon, Martinez keep titles

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:57:13 GMT

It was a rematch between the two fighters with Calderon (33-0-1) keeping his title on June 13 after a technical draw at Madison Square Garden. Calderon wasn't able to continue due to a cut from an accidental headbutt that night.

In the second encounter, Mayol (25-4-1), and Calderon again had the bout stopped due to heads coming together. Two of the judges scored the fight in Calderon's favor after seven rounds, as the Puerto Rico native made the fifth defense of his belt. Calderon also remained unbeaten in 18 title bouts.