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[heyzel]

Chambers: Haye Should Fight Me, Winner Gets Klitschko

Wladimir Klitschko (55-3, 49 KOs) of the Ukraine.

We caught up with #4 IBF ranked "Fast" Eddie Chambers today and here is what he had to say:

Who would you like to have as your next opponent?

"I'll fight anyone where there is a ring a referee it can be on the moon bring it on lets stop talking and start fighting". My history shows that I will get in the ring and put myself to the test against the best. I have fought (Alexander) Povetkin, (Alexander) Dimitrenko, (Wladimir) Klitschko and (Samuel) Peter.

Is there anyone in particular that you would like to battle?

"David Haye." I believe it would be a great way for the winner to then earn the right to fight Klitschko. Haye is the one I would love to get inside the ring now!

Is this fight in the works?

Who knows how and when it will happen. These fighters are scared and don't want to fight anybody. Haye has had his moment of fame but he hasn't done the work. Haye is doing more talking then fighting. It's a bunch of Haye!

Why do you think he has not called you out?

I can only assume that he doesn't want a real fight. It's an embarrassment to the fighter. I have to assume that since he said that he will take on anyone and doesn't do it, the truth comes out by calling out the "right guys" and staying away from someone like me?

Haye wants money and fame but doesn't want to fight.

So you feel that you are the one heavyweight fighter that can take over the reigns?

My trainer (Rob Murray, Sr.) calls it like he sees it. He's an honest man. He describes me as a throwback fighter because he knows that I will fight anybody, anywhere. I have traveled far for my fights and I have battled in my own back yard. I have that old school mentality. I am true to my craft. A fight is a fight. It's my job, that's what I do. I'm not going to be picky and choosey about locations or fighters. Give me the fight and leave the rest up to me and my team.

 

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Fernando Montiel Reflects on The Loss To Donaire


By Efren Garcia, notifight.com

Former champion Fernando Montiel of Mexico reflects back on last Saturday's awesome two-round knockout that he suffered against Filipino Nonito Donaire at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. "Kochulito" appreciates the concern shown by so many of the people who love him and appreciate him, and says everything is well and there is nothing to worry about.

"There has been so much speculation....that I had surgery, that I was in a coma, that I had a fracture in my jaw and other injuries, but all of that is false. I'm fine and the clearest evidence of this is right in front of you," Montiel said.

What did the doctors say?

"That there was no internal damage. Many thought when I was on the canvas I was convulsing but I wasn't. The doctor told me that there had been no brain damage. My legs failed me because I got disconnected from the shot."

Was it a good stoppage?

"Yes, it was very good. I had no capacity to react or think. Thank God it was stopped before I got hit with another blow. God knows what would have happened or where I would be right now."

How would you break down the two rounds of the fight?"The first round was to study and build a strategy. In the second I let go a little further and started doing what we had planned. I really felt like I was dominating the round. The punch wasn't by luck, but if you notice he hit me with his eyes closed after I had gotten to him first. "

What will happen to your career?

"I was in the elite of boxing and I do not think that a defeat will take that away. I have my career and my legacy has been defined. I'm not going to start again from the bottom. I will continue from where I was. Nothing has changed except before I was the champion and now I'm the challenger. I'll try to get the opportunity for a rematch, and if not, then I will move up in weight."

Mentally were you ready for defeat?

"Before a fight, you prepare as best as you can physically, but mentally you also have to be ready for defeat. As a kid you dream of being world champion, but sometimes you dream that you get knocked out. This is boxing and I was aware that sooner or later this can happen. I lost because I'm human. Ali, Tyson, Chavez, Leonard, they were all knocked out."

 

[Tony]

I agree with Judah in regards to the Pacquiao fight being staged.... I remember Mr. Cleen said something about that fight with Clottey being fixed too....

Just watch the Clottey vs Chico Corrales fight and you'll see...

 

[heyzel]

Sergio Martinez: “Pacquiao is always fighting not so dangerous type of fights and fig

By Chris Williams: In an interview of middleweight Sergio Martinez (46-2-2, 26 KO’s) at East Side Boxing’s On The Ropes Boxing Radio program, Martinez voiced his opinion of Manny Pacquiao and his choice of opponents.

Martinez had this to say about Pacquiao and his upcoming fight against Shane Mosley on May 7th: “I feel that Mosley is not the fighter that he used to be. Mosley was a great fighter and champion as well, but Pacquiao is a great champion. The thing with Pacquiao is it’s not a very dangerous fight for him. It just so happens that Pacquiao is always fighting the no so dangerous type of fights and fighters.”


It’s hard to disagree with Martinez on this subject. I can’t remember the last time Pacquiao faced someone dangerous. I guess it’s been three years since he fought someone with a real chance of beating him and that was in his fight with Juan Manuel Marquez in 2008. Pacquiao’s fights against Joshua Clottey, Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito have been fights where Pacquiao has faced guys that were struggling and not what they used to be.

Pacquiao had the opportunity to fight Sergio Martinez, as Martinez was ready to fight him. However, after Pacquiao fought Margarito recently for the vacant WBC junior middleweight title, Pacquiao’s promoter Bob Arum said that he wouldn’t be putting Pacquiao in with bigger fighters anymore.

This means that Pacquiao wouldn’t be facing Martinez, even though Martinez is smaller than Margarito. What’s amusing about the Pacquiao-Margarito fight is that Pacquiao had never fought before at junior middleweight, and yet was given a title shot over ranked fighters that have been working hard for ages to try and get a shot.

 

[heyzel]

Andre Ward Interview

By Edgar Solorzano: Just a few days ago I interviewed the undefeated current WBA World Super Middleweight champion, Andre Ward (23-0, 13 Ko’s). In the interview, Andre Ward, 27, told me that Nonito Donaire inspires him in a positive way and that he will always be a Nonito fan. Ward was at the Donaire-Montiel fight supporting the Filipino Flash.

I asked a few questions about the Pacquiao-Mosley and Cotto-Mayorga events that will take place in Las Vegas, Nev. Andre Ward believes Pacquiao will be able to pull of the victory against Sugar Shane Mosley. However, he made it clear that anyone can get knocked out; even Manny Pacquiao.

Ward clearly stated that Miguel Cotto will be able to defeat Nicaragua’s Ricardo “El Matador” Mayorga. Although he said Mayorga is a tough fighter, Andre Ward feels that Miguel Cotto has more weapons to offer against Mayorga.

A lot of fans were telling me to ask Andre Ward about Sergio Martinez. So I had to ask him and Ward made it clear that the fight could happen, since he is willing to fight anyone to give the fans what they want.

Andre Ward will be back in action on the Super Middleweight Championship bout against Arthur Abraham on May 14. The fight will most likely take place at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles, Ca. Ward is highly motivated and excited for the May 14th battle; he is ready to be on that famous pound for pound list.
And now I will like to present my interview with Andre Ward.

Andre Ward Interview

Edgar Solorzano: When are you going to be back in the ring?

Andre Ward: May 14th, we still working on the venue. But it will be on May 14th.

Edgar Solorzano: Who will you be fighting?

Andre Ward: Arthur Abraham for the semi-finals of the Super-Six.

Edgar Solorzano: Are you excited for that fight?

Andre Ward: Man, I’m trying to take my game to another level this year and I’m excited. I’m thinking about it every day and to see Nonito do his thing like this; this guy always inspires me. He says I inspire him, but he inspires me. I’m not trying to copy his performance but he inspires to do the best that I can do.

Edgar Solorzano: Several people were saying Nonito Donaire-JuanMa Lopez would be a good fight, what do you think about that?

Andre Ward: JuanMa is a big kid, his tough and it would be a challenge but you gotta favor Nonito in any fight. I’m definitely riding with my man Nonito, I dont care if he goes up to 160 I’m riding with Nonito Donaire.

Edgar Solorzano: I was talking to a lot of fans and they were saying they would like to see Sergio Martinez Vs. Andre Ward, what do you think about that fight?

Andre Ward: I think it would be great. I mean anybody in the 160′s, 168 or 175 I’m willing to fight. At this stage, fighting at this level you have to be willing to fight anybody. I admire him, he does a great job. But you know…that’s a fight I would look forward to.

Edgar Solorzano: Alright, Cotto and Mayorga will be fighting on March, what are your thoughts on that fight?

Andre Ward: It would be a tough fight man. Mayorga is awkward, his tough; but I think Cotto is going to pull it out. He has a great trainer and I think he is going to do good.

Edgar Solorzano: Mosley and Pacquiao will be battling on May 7th, what do you think about that?

Andre Ward: Yeah, it’s a good fight. I mean Pacquiao is the favorite…but I think Mosley is a dangerous opponent. Manny is going to be Manny and we gotta see what happens.

Edgar Solorzano: Do you think Shane Mosley could hurt Pacquiao on the early rounds?

Andre Ward: Absolutely, anybody can be hurt. It depends on what kind of fight Manny fights. If he wants to use his legs and use angles it will be a harder night for Shane Mosley. But if Pacquiao stands their, absolutely, Manny Pacquiao can be Knocked out, Andre Ward can be Knocked out, anybody can be Knocked out.

Edgar Solorzano: What is your Pound for Pound list?

Andre Ward: Ohh man, that’s a good question. I will probably need some time to figure that out…but I wana be on that list this year. That’s what I do though (smiling)

Edgar Solorzano: Alright, thanks for the interview

 

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Just watch the Clottey vs Chico Corrales fight and you'll see...

tony how are you still this mentally retarded?

Corrales fought Clottey AT 150 POUNDS. Clottey weighed about 170 pounds on fight night.

Corrales best fighting days were at 130-135 pounds. Further dude lost his last three fights his life was spinning out of control.



Man you say the stupidest shit on here.

 

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It was an all action war where Corrales just laid on the inside and traded punches with Clottey. Clottey started strong and appeared much too big and strong for Corrales (Clottey entered the ring at 170 lbs), but then Clottey slowed down and Corrales was out working him most of the middle rounds except for the last 30 seconds or so Clottey would rally with some vicious shots to try to steal the round.

It was great action back and forth until in the 9th round Corrales got caught with a huge shot and dropped. He got back up and survived the round, and then he was dropped again in the 10th and deducted a point for spitting out his mouth piece but finished the fight.​

So you have a natural 135 pound fighter fighting a 170 pound Josh Clottey. And because of this Tony believes Pac vs shane is a fixed fight. Genius!

 

[drunkaholic707]

^^^^lol still amazes me how you try to explain shit to tony dude doesnt grasp anything and anything negative said bout pacman he will agree with tony flip flops more then sandals

 

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it's a passion of mine :

 

[Tony]

tony how are you still this mentally retarded?

Corrales fought Clottey AT 150 POUNDS. Clottey weighed about 170 pounds on fight night.

Corrales best fighting days were at 130-135 pounds. Further dude lost his last three fights his life was spinning out of control.



Man you say the stupidest shit on here.

I'm not talking anything about their weight.

Just look at how Clottey fought against Corrales and then look at how he fought against Pacquiao.

 

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I'm not talking anything about their weight.

Just look at how Clottey fought against Corrales and then look at how he fought against Pacquiao.

this is why you are mentally retarded tony.

of course he's going to be more aggressive against a guy who naturally fights at 135 pounds when clottey himself weighed 170 pounds. Clottey is always more aggressive against smaller guys (watch the Judah fight for example). Against guys that throw a lot of punches, he goes into that shell mode defense (against Margarito). Clottey doesn't counter punch either his offense is either on or it's off. He punches or he's covering up. that's it. He waits for his opponent to stop throwing, then he punches.

As much boxing as you watch it's amazing to me that you still don't grasp the simple concept that styles make fights. Who else has that turtle shell defense? Winky Wright. What happened to Winky the last time he fought a volume puncher? He got destroyed against Paul Williams, who did the exact same thing pacquiao did - throw over 1,000 punches. Compare that to when Winky fought against a smaller Trinidad. Night and day.

You can't fucking compare Clottey vs Diego Corrales to Pacquiao vs Corrales. lmao

also you made a thread about this and got owned in it and never responded:

http://www.siccness.net/vb/showthread.php?t=367295&highlight=clottey

 

[Timm]

I fucking hate the bitchkos lmao

 

[heyzel]

Shaw wants Angulo to get fight with Alvarez after he whips Hatton on 3/5

By William Mackay: Promoter Gary Shaw has no doubts that unbeaten #1 ranked WBC junior middleweight contender Saul Alvarez (35-0-1, 26 KO’s) will beat the light-hitting EBU welterweight champion Matthew Hatton (41-4-2, 16 KO’s) on March 5th at the Honda Center, in Anaheim, California. Shaw, who promotes #2 WBC contender Alfredo Angulo (19-1, 16 KO’s), wants the World Boxing Council to give Angulo an immediate shot at the WBC title against Alvarez after Alvarez does away with Hatton, according to fightnews.com.


Shaw believes that the 28-year-old Angulo deserved to fight for the vacant WBC junior middleweight title, which was recently vacated by Manny Pacquiao after he beat fellow Top Rank fighter Antonio Margarito for the belt last year in November. Angulo is wrapped up in legal issues to try and get back his U.S. visa, which would enable him to fight in the U.S.

Angulo hasn’t fought since destroying Joachim Alcine by a 1st round knockout last year in July. This was Angulo’s fourth consecutive victory after losing a disappointing 12 round decision to Kermit Contron in May 2009. Angulo hits hard and has an excellent chin. It’s doubtful that Alvarez’s promoters from Golden Boy Promotions are going to want the young 20-year-old Alvarez facing Angulo any time soon, because he hits too hard and is good at pressuring. Look for Alvarez to be kept away from Angulo for as long as possible.

The Alvarez-Hatton fight is taking a lot of criticism in the media and from different fighters because Hatton has never fought at junior middleweight before and is being given a shot at the vacant title over top contenders like Ryan Rhodes, Angulo,and Paul Williams. Also, Alvarez, a big star in Mexico, is totally unproven at this point and has picked the vast majority of his wins facing B and C level fighters. Most recently, Alvarez has faced his toughest opposition of his career in fights against 39-year-old Carlos Baldomir and 39-year-old Lovemore N’dou. Those fights are hardly the kind of bouts you would think that should put Alvarez at the number #1 spot over more established fighters like Angulo, Williams and Kermit Cintron.

 

[heyzel]

Maidana vs. Morales: Oscar says Erik is comfortable at light welterweight

By Dan Ambrose: Former three division world champion Erik Morales (51-6, 35 KO’s) didn’t have to take the risky fight against the powerful number #1 ranked WBA light welterweight contender Marcos Maidana (29-2, 27 KO’s) on April 9th. Morales, 34, could have kept on fighting 2nd tier fighters until he was eventually given a shot against one of the champions like WBC/WBO champ Timothy Bradley or WBA title holder Amir Khan.


But instead of taking the easy route, Morales has decided to take on top contender Marcos Maidana on April 9th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in an effort to prove himself to boxing fans around the world. The chances of Morales finding any kind of success is remote to say the least. Maidana hits too hard and is younger and a naturally bigger fighter than the slender Morales.

In an article at Ringtv, Oscar De La Hoya, Morales’ promoter with Golden Boy Promotions, said “We know it’s a dangerous fight, but how can you say not to a warrior like Erik Morales? We can’t say ‘We think you’re wrong.’ He knows what he’s getting into. He feels refreshed. He’s in a weight class where he feels comfortable.”

Morales may feel comfortable fighting at light welterweight, which is four divisions above his prime weight of super bantamweight, but the fact of the matter is that Morales hasn’t looked good in his three fights at light welterweight since making his comeback in 2010. Morales is struggling to beat 2nd tier light welterweights. We’re talking fighters that Maidana would chop down with ease, and yet Morales is going life and death with them and receiving questionable victories in at least two of the cases. That’s a bad sign going into the Maidana fight.

Morales said “The people at Golden Boy gave me other names to fight but I wanted someone big, someone to make a fight that fans wanted to see. When I told them I wanted Maidana, they said ‘Are you crazy? He hits too hard, Erik.’ I told them don’t worry. I’m fighting him, not you.”

It’s always like this with fighters that are shot. They don’t know it, and ignore those around them until it’s too late. I expect Morales to take a savage beating by Maidana on April 9th. Hopefully the referee steps in and halts the slaughter before Morales gets beaten up too badly.

 

[heyzel]

Maccarinelli to move down to light heavyweight

By Sean McDaniel: In a clear sign of career desperation former WBO cruiserweight champion Enzo Maccarinelli (32-5, 25 KO’s) will reportedly be moving down to the light heavyweight division to try his luck at that weight to attempt to revive his sagging careers. Maccarinelli, 30, has lost four out of his last fight fights, with four of the losses coming by brutal knockout.


Maccarinelli isn’t just getting stopped, he’s getting badly hurt in the process. In his last fight, Maccarinelli took on the hard hitting German based cruiserweight contender Alexander Frenkel in September 2010, and did okay until the 7th when Frenkel knocked Maccarinelli down twice and stopped him.

It’s hard to imagine that Maccarinelli, at 6’4”, will be able to take off muscle weight and still remain strong enough to beat fighters like Jean Pascal, Chad Dawson, Beibut Shumenov, Tavoris Cloud and Bernard Hopkins.

Those fighters don’t hit as hard as the cruiserweights but the difference in power isn’t that much. With Maccarinelli’s weak chin, he needs to change his style of fighting more than changing divisions. Maccarinelli is his own worst enemy by not using his long reach, excellent jab and choosing to fight on the outside.

In each of his losses, Maccarinelli has been nailed while fighting in close with his shorter opponents. He doesn’t seem to have learned to use his height to fight on the outside and keeps fighting in close bout after bout.

In an article at thisissouthwales.com, Maccarinelli said “I am coming back to fight in the light heavyweight division because my desire is still strong. Although I have made a few mistakes in recent years, I still want to be a fighter.”

It probably doesn’t matter which division Maccarinelli fights in at this point. If he doesn’t change his fighting style, the outcome will be the same with him getting knocked again over and over until he finally retires.

enzo needs to just hang his gloves up he's been a ko highlight reel for the last 3 years

 

[heyzel]

Arum on Juanma's Rise, Gamboa To Speed Up?

By Rick Reeno

Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum gave his take on BoxingScene.com recent story where Orlando Pinero, the mananger of Juan Manuel Lopez, advised our Puerto Rican reporter Rey Colon, that his boxer is considering a move to 130-pounds in 2012. Lopez appeared very heavy in some of his recent photos, but Arum believes Lopez is still capable of fighting at 126 for a few more years. If Lopez is actually considering a move in weight, then a fight with Yuriorkis Gamboa would have to get made sooner than later.

"He did look heavy, but he was here last week and he was already 138-pounds [Lopez was rumored to be around 154 in January]. I don't see any reason on why he can't compete at 126 for a few more years. But, if he's going to go up, then it would speed up the process with Gamboa," Arum told BoxingScene.com

Lopez returns on April 16 against Orlando Salido in Puerto Rico. The next fight, according to Arum, would be a rematch with Rafael Marquez in September.

 

[heyzel]

Mike Jones: I Want Andre Berto Next, Miguel Cotto Too

By Lem Satterfield

Last Saturday at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, unbeaten welterweight Mike Jones (24-0, 18 knockouts) successfully out-maneuvered Jesus Soto Karass (25-6-3, 16 KOs), boxing him bloody over the course of a crowd-pleasing, brutal, twelve round rematch that was promoted by Top Rank Promitions, the nearly 6-foot tall pugilist did not escape the evening unscathed.

Judges Duane Ford, Robert Hoyle and Ricardo Ocasio had it 115-113, 116-112, and, 1117-111, respectively, for Jones. FanHouse also had it 117-111 for Jones, who out-landed Soto-Karass, 408-to-226, overall, 226-93, in jabs, and, 182-to-133 in power punches.

Jones is now setting his sights on the big fights. If he was able to pick his next opponent, WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto would be at the top of the list, and he's interested in a future clash with WBA 154-pound champion Miguel Cotto.

"There's a lot of talk about me fighting Andre Berto, so I guess that it would be him. And for some reason, I see Miguel Cotto in my future, so I might like to fight him somewhere down the line. I'm not sure who the next opponent would be, but I could see my next opponents being either Andre Berto or Miguel Cotto. As long as my body allows me to do it, I'll stay at welterweight," Jones said.

"But if I see my body is starting to struggle with the weight, then I'll move up. My overall assessment is that I did a good job tonight. I had a hard night's work. There were a lot of questions about me. People were saying I may not be what I was made out to be. But I think that tonight proved that I am what I was made out to be. I'm going to be one of the great champions in the sport and in the world ob boxing."

 

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will YOU lose all respect for David haye??!????

Feb 24th

Haye-RJJ face off

Sign of a possible fight to come? WBA heavyweight champion David Haye and former multi-division world champion Roy Jones Jr. faced off this week at the famous 5th Street Gym in Miami Beach.

 

[Tony]

this is why you are mentally retarded tony.

of course he's going to be more aggressive against a guy who naturally fights at 135 pounds when clottey himself weighed 170 pounds. Clottey is always more aggressive against smaller guys (watch the Judah fight for example). Against guys that throw a lot of punches, he goes into that shell mode defense (against Margarito). Clottey doesn't counter punch either his offense is either on or it's off. He punches or he's covering up. that's it. He waits for his opponent to stop throwing, then he punches.

As much boxing as you watch it's amazing to me that you still don't grasp the simple concept that styles make fights. Who else has that turtle shell defense? Winky Wright. What happened to Winky the last time he fought a volume puncher? He got destroyed against Paul Williams, who did the exact same thing pacquiao did - throw over 1,000 punches. Compare that to when Winky fought against a smaller Trinidad. Night and day.

You can't fucking compare Clottey vs Diego Corrales to Pacquiao vs Corrales. lmao

also you made a thread about this and got owned in it and never responded:

http://www.siccness.net/vb/showthread.php?t=367295&highlight=clottey

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ5VQbQ_Q9w&feature=player_embedded#at=73

 

[bigface]

No Roy PLEASE DON'T FIGHT!!!! Roy Jones Jr is going to die in the ring.