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Sergio Martinez: "To see Pacquiao knocked out brings the realization that it could happen to me one day. Anybody can get knocked out"
By Jenna Jay, OnTheRopes Boxing Radio, Doghouse Boxing (Feb 5, 2013) Doghouse Boxing
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OTR with Sergio Martinez
Click to listen to 'On The Ropes 185' with Sergio Martinez, Brian Vera, Kubrat Pulev and more
-Listen to the full 'On The Ropes #185' Click the green audio icon and enjoy! (Please allow 10 to 15 seconds for buffering.)
Other Recent Q&A's from by Jenna Jay:
Andy Lee
Naazim Richardson
Brandon "Bam Bam" Rios PT 1
Brandon "Bam Bam" Rios PT: 2
Floyd Mayweather Sr. PT: 1
Floyd Mayweather Sr. PT: 2
Roy Jones Jr Interview
Roger Mayweather PT: 1
Roger Mayweather PT: 2
Ricky Hatton PT: 1
Ricky Hatton PT: 2
Emanuel Steward OTR Interview
Roy Jones Jr OTR Interview
Karl 'Dynamite' Dargan Interview
Nonito Donaire Interview
Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez is riding high going into 2013, as last year saw him regain the WBC title belt with his thrilling fight against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. That fight brought Martinez on the edge of losing everything in the final round of a bout that almost saw a son, repeat the history of his great father. With Sergio coming through that fight, many wondered what was next for the middleweight Champion of the world. On the 185th edition of my radio show "On The Ropes" I had a chance to speak with Sergio about what is next for him, that being former world title challenger Martin Murray. Beside discussing his upcoming fight, I also spoke to Sergio about his fight with Chavez Jr. and the exciting final round that saw him on the canvas. Additionally Martinez shared his feelings on being in the crowd for Manny Pacquiao's shocking knockout loss to Juan Manuel Marquez, and if he believes Pacquiao will ever be the same after such a defeat. Here is what Sergio had to say in Part 1 of my 2 part interview.
Jenna Jay: Sergio you are set to face Martin Murray April 27th in your home country of Argentina, how do you feel about this match up?
Sergio Martinez: I'm very excited, I'm very motivated, and the stadium in which I'm fighting there is going to be 50 to 60 thousand people, so that's a very big reason to be motivated for a fight.
Jenna: What do you think of Martin Murray as an opponent?
Martinez: He's a very dangerous fighter, as he has a lot to gain, and not much to lose. He is strong, and he is your classic Englishman because he is going to fight every second of every round, so we respect him and he is a strong fighter and we know he is going to come to fight.
Jenna: You mentioned that you will be fighting in front of 50 to 60 thousand people. Do you think that extra pressure is a good thing or a bad thing?
Martinez: It's not at all pressure, on the contrary it is motivation. The more people I can have, the bigger the crowd, it makes me very very happy.
Jenna: Your last fight against Chavez Jr. was your highest profile match up to date. Can you talk a little bit about that fight and the final round you had that was interesting to say the least.
Martinez: It was a great fight, an excellent fight. For those eleven rounds I stuck to my game plan and things got a little dramatic towards the end, but I was able to pick myself up from the ground and finish the fight and I was very happy to recover the belt that I never lost in the first place, I never lost that title, it was my belt and I never lost it in the ring, so I was happy to regain that championship.
Jenna: I talked to Naazim Richardson after that fight and he said that he asked you why you fought the way you did when Chavez hurt you, and you said 'Because no other fighter would fight the way I did' and my question to you is, why?
Martinez: That's the difference between a good champion and a super champion. Any other champion would of probably just wanted to survive, but a super champion gives everything in the ring and is willing to die in it.
Jenna: Sergio you were ringside not long ago for Manny Pacquiao's bout against Juan Manuel Marquez. What were your thoughts when you saw Pacquiao knocked out the way he was?
Martinez: First I'd like to acknowledge that Marquez is a great fighter, he is one of the greatest. At the same time it saddened me to see another fighter out like that, to see a man knocked out. It just brings the realization that it could happen to me one day. Anybody can get knocked out, but it just saddened me to see Manny laying out like that in the 6th round of their fight.
Jenna: Sergio it's not often that we see an elite fighter knocked out in that way. I'm wondering if you think Manny Pacquiao will ever be the same after that, or if you think that type of knock out will forever change him.
Martinez: It's a shame what happened and I don't believe no fighter can be the same after that type of a knockout, because it was so serious. It's going to take a lot of hard work and a lot of mental preparation for Manny to comeback and be the same Manny. But even so, for him to be the person that he was before the knockout, he's probably not going to be the same person because of how devastating it
By Jenna Jay, OnTheRopes Boxing Radio, Doghouse Boxing (Feb 5, 2013) Doghouse Boxing
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OTR with Sergio Martinez
Click to listen to 'On The Ropes 185' with Sergio Martinez, Brian Vera, Kubrat Pulev and more
-Listen to the full 'On The Ropes #185' Click the green audio icon and enjoy! (Please allow 10 to 15 seconds for buffering.)
Other Recent Q&A's from by Jenna Jay:
Andy Lee
Naazim Richardson
Brandon "Bam Bam" Rios PT 1
Brandon "Bam Bam" Rios PT: 2
Floyd Mayweather Sr. PT: 1
Floyd Mayweather Sr. PT: 2
Roy Jones Jr Interview
Roger Mayweather PT: 1
Roger Mayweather PT: 2
Ricky Hatton PT: 1
Ricky Hatton PT: 2
Emanuel Steward OTR Interview
Roy Jones Jr OTR Interview
Karl 'Dynamite' Dargan Interview
Nonito Donaire Interview
Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez is riding high going into 2013, as last year saw him regain the WBC title belt with his thrilling fight against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. That fight brought Martinez on the edge of losing everything in the final round of a bout that almost saw a son, repeat the history of his great father. With Sergio coming through that fight, many wondered what was next for the middleweight Champion of the world. On the 185th edition of my radio show "On The Ropes" I had a chance to speak with Sergio about what is next for him, that being former world title challenger Martin Murray. Beside discussing his upcoming fight, I also spoke to Sergio about his fight with Chavez Jr. and the exciting final round that saw him on the canvas. Additionally Martinez shared his feelings on being in the crowd for Manny Pacquiao's shocking knockout loss to Juan Manuel Marquez, and if he believes Pacquiao will ever be the same after such a defeat. Here is what Sergio had to say in Part 1 of my 2 part interview.
Jenna Jay: Sergio you are set to face Martin Murray April 27th in your home country of Argentina, how do you feel about this match up?
Sergio Martinez: I'm very excited, I'm very motivated, and the stadium in which I'm fighting there is going to be 50 to 60 thousand people, so that's a very big reason to be motivated for a fight.
Jenna: What do you think of Martin Murray as an opponent?
Martinez: He's a very dangerous fighter, as he has a lot to gain, and not much to lose. He is strong, and he is your classic Englishman because he is going to fight every second of every round, so we respect him and he is a strong fighter and we know he is going to come to fight.
Jenna: You mentioned that you will be fighting in front of 50 to 60 thousand people. Do you think that extra pressure is a good thing or a bad thing?
Martinez: It's not at all pressure, on the contrary it is motivation. The more people I can have, the bigger the crowd, it makes me very very happy.
Jenna: Your last fight against Chavez Jr. was your highest profile match up to date. Can you talk a little bit about that fight and the final round you had that was interesting to say the least.
Martinez: It was a great fight, an excellent fight. For those eleven rounds I stuck to my game plan and things got a little dramatic towards the end, but I was able to pick myself up from the ground and finish the fight and I was very happy to recover the belt that I never lost in the first place, I never lost that title, it was my belt and I never lost it in the ring, so I was happy to regain that championship.
Jenna: I talked to Naazim Richardson after that fight and he said that he asked you why you fought the way you did when Chavez hurt you, and you said 'Because no other fighter would fight the way I did' and my question to you is, why?
Martinez: That's the difference between a good champion and a super champion. Any other champion would of probably just wanted to survive, but a super champion gives everything in the ring and is willing to die in it.
Jenna: Sergio you were ringside not long ago for Manny Pacquiao's bout against Juan Manuel Marquez. What were your thoughts when you saw Pacquiao knocked out the way he was?
Martinez: First I'd like to acknowledge that Marquez is a great fighter, he is one of the greatest. At the same time it saddened me to see another fighter out like that, to see a man knocked out. It just brings the realization that it could happen to me one day. Anybody can get knocked out, but it just saddened me to see Manny laying out like that in the 6th round of their fight.
Jenna: Sergio it's not often that we see an elite fighter knocked out in that way. I'm wondering if you think Manny Pacquiao will ever be the same after that, or if you think that type of knock out will forever change him.
Martinez: It's a shame what happened and I don't believe no fighter can be the same after that type of a knockout, because it was so serious. It's going to take a lot of hard work and a lot of mental preparation for Manny to comeback and be the same Manny. But even so, for him to be the person that he was before the knockout, he's probably not going to be the same person because of how devastating it
Arum, Roach Not Worried Over Marquez's Statements
Posted Yesterday, 11:43 PM
Arum, Roach Not Worried Over Marquez's Statements
By Rick Reeno
Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum had no concerns when discussing the recent comments from Juan Manuel Marquez, who stated that he doesn't have any interest in a fifth fight with Manny Pacquiao.
On December 8th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Marquez (55-6-1, 40KOs) knocked out Pacquiao (54-5-2, 38KOs) in the sixth round. Because he finally secured his sought after "clear victory" over Pacquiao, Marquez claims that he doesn't have any reason to fight Pacquiao again.
"I think for me there is no point [in a fifth fight]. We already achieved the desired result. Then why do it? So I also asked several people, several friends that I have around me and they told me not to do it, that there is no point in a fifth fight. I said before the fourth fight that no matter how this fight ends, there can not be a fifth," Marquez said.
However, there are no worries on the part of Top Rank.
"His idea of negotiations," Arum smiled.
Unless Marquez, 39-years-old, is going to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a rematch, or move up to 154-pounds to fight Saul "Canelo" Alvarez - the most lucrative fight, financially, is a fifth meeting Pacquiao. Marquez was easily outboxed for nearly every minute of his twelve round fight with Mayweather in 2009. And Marquez is too small, even with his newfound muscles, to challenge Canelo at 154.
Fights against Timothy Bradley, or the winner of Brandon Rios-Mike Alvarado, are possible - but money involved is far, far less than a fifth Pacquiao encounter.
Freddie Roach, Pacquiao's trainer, expects the fifth fight to happen.
"What other fight for him is out there? Is he going to fight Mayweather again? Can he beat Mayweather? He got killed by Mayweather.Sso what's the biggest fight out there? Can he fight the young guys coming up? He'll negotiate when it gets closer, I'm not worried about that. He really doesn't have anything else. Bradley and all of those other guys out there, he's not going to make the money that he would for Pacquiao," Roach told BoxingScene.com.
"The thing is, he won the fight so he's going to get more money. I think that this fight, because the fourth one was so exciting, this is bigger than Mayweather-Pacquiao right now. The third fight was boring, so not that many people were interested in the fourth. But the fourth fight may been the best one [in the series], both ways. It was back and forth, both guys were on the deck. In this one, both of them will make a lot of money. I'm not worried about negotiations, Bob Arum will do his job."
Posted Yesterday, 11:43 PM
Arum, Roach Not Worried Over Marquez's Statements
By Rick Reeno
Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum had no concerns when discussing the recent comments from Juan Manuel Marquez, who stated that he doesn't have any interest in a fifth fight with Manny Pacquiao.
On December 8th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Marquez (55-6-1, 40KOs) knocked out Pacquiao (54-5-2, 38KOs) in the sixth round. Because he finally secured his sought after "clear victory" over Pacquiao, Marquez claims that he doesn't have any reason to fight Pacquiao again.
"I think for me there is no point [in a fifth fight]. We already achieved the desired result. Then why do it? So I also asked several people, several friends that I have around me and they told me not to do it, that there is no point in a fifth fight. I said before the fourth fight that no matter how this fight ends, there can not be a fifth," Marquez said.
However, there are no worries on the part of Top Rank.
"His idea of negotiations," Arum smiled.
Unless Marquez, 39-years-old, is going to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a rematch, or move up to 154-pounds to fight Saul "Canelo" Alvarez - the most lucrative fight, financially, is a fifth meeting Pacquiao. Marquez was easily outboxed for nearly every minute of his twelve round fight with Mayweather in 2009. And Marquez is too small, even with his newfound muscles, to challenge Canelo at 154.
Fights against Timothy Bradley, or the winner of Brandon Rios-Mike Alvarado, are possible - but money involved is far, far less than a fifth Pacquiao encounter.
Freddie Roach, Pacquiao's trainer, expects the fifth fight to happen.
"What other fight for him is out there? Is he going to fight Mayweather again? Can he beat Mayweather? He got killed by Mayweather.Sso what's the biggest fight out there? Can he fight the young guys coming up? He'll negotiate when it gets closer, I'm not worried about that. He really doesn't have anything else. Bradley and all of those other guys out there, he's not going to make the money that he would for Pacquiao," Roach told BoxingScene.com.
"The thing is, he won the fight so he's going to get more money. I think that this fight, because the fourth one was so exciting, this is bigger than Mayweather-Pacquiao right now. The third fight was boring, so not that many people were interested in the fourth. But the fourth fight may been the best one [in the series], both ways. It was back and forth, both guys were on the deck. In this one, both of them will make a lot of money. I'm not worried about negotiations, Bob Arum will do his job."
Daniel Estrada: "I want to be champ, Adrien Broner won't stop me"
By Anson Wainwright (Feb 5, 2013) Doghouse Boxing (Photo © Annel Guzman Alcantara)
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Daniel Estrada
Before Christmas, Daniel Estrada took on Japan’s Nihito Arakawa in WBC lightweight final eliminator. Arakawa was the toughest opponent “Tremendo” had been matched with in his eight-and-a-half-year pro career, the bout taking place (like all of his previous 32 bouts) in Mexico. He boxed well, building a lead before the action was stopped at the end of the 10th round due to a nasty cut Estrada received from an accidental elbow. The fight went to the scorecards and Estrada was given the nod via scores of 98-92 (twice) and 99-91 thus retaining his WBC “Silver” belt and upping his record to 30-2-1 (22) in the process. The win also put him in line to meet current WBC lightweight kingpin Adrien Broner. The 27-year-old lives in Mexico City but was born and raised in one of its 16 boroughs, Iztapalapa, which is on the east side of town. Estrada has won an assortment of various minor WBC trinkets and the organisation currently ranks him at number one. He also recently cracked The Ring magazine’s ratings at 135 pounds, coming in at number 10.
Anson Wainwright – Firstly, back in November, you won a 10-round technical decision over Japan's Nihito Arakawa in a WBC lightweight eliminator. Can you tell us about the fight and how your injury came about?
Daniel Estrada - I had a great preparation with my team. As it happened, we were expecting a very tough fight, facing off in a final eliminator which was for the WBC number one ranking. Effectively, Arakawa is a great fighter who always sought the victory. He demanded the best of my ability but I could clearly dominate him and win, which was reflected in the scorecards of the judges. From the start, I dominated the fight. Anyone who sees the scores might mistakenly think I had a picnic that night but that did not happen. It has been one of my toughest fights. Just thanks to my preparation, I had the ability to dominate Arakawa's attacks and I hurt him on several occasions. During the fight, Arakawa gave me two injuries, a cut on the left eyebrow by a headbutt and the injury that blocked my right eye. That was the result of an elbow. I do not think those hits had been malicious but they were illegal blows, hitting with the elbow. He gave it to me when I leaned in an offensive to hit the body of Arakawa and he dropped his elbow. He said it was to cover his body but he hit me with his left elbow in the right eye, which immediately swelled too. Anyway, I could still take several more rounds, in which the eye was severely hurt. I widely mastered my rival despite having a virtually closed eye. I think the doctor was wrong to stop the fight. If he didn't, I'm sure that the next round, I would’ve knocked out Arakawa. Also, he was very hurt at the end of round 10. I think he was saved by the bell. I feel that the actions of the doctor to stop the fight prevented me adding one more knockout to my record and made my triumph look bad.
AW - How are you now? How long did your eye take to heal?
DE - I'm fine. The next day after the fight, I could see and my eye was completely healed in a week by my doctor immediately working [on it].
AW - What are your plans for 2013? Who are you targeting and when are you looking at being back in action?
DE - My goal is the world championship in 2013, getting more international recognition to show the boxing world that I have the qualities to shine on the world stage. This year, I plan to reclaim my right as rated number one and face Adrien Broner. He's a great fighter and champion but to be the best, you must beat the best and, well, nobody is invincible. Also, I’m gonna fight next in March, maybe at Dubai or Colombia. My manager/agent is looking into that; I just fight.
AW - Who are the members of your team, your manager, trainer and promoter? Also where do you regularly train?
DE - My manager and agent is a lawyer, Cuitlahuac Maldonado, who has been with me since my time as an amateur boxer. He coordinates the other members of my team, who are currently my personal fitness trainer, Alejandro Barrera, who makes my fitness strong routines in Ambar GYM, my boxing coach, Carlos Rosales, and the trainers, Sergio Hernandez, Guillermo Flores, Jose Manuel Contreras and Roberto Lopez. I practice in the gym, Pancho Rosales. At the time, I haven't an exclusive promoter; we have worked with different ones but we are also open to work with whomever and can make conditions we all agree on. Do you know someone? Tell him about us! (laughs)
AW - You're from Iztapalapa, Distrito Federal, Mexico. Can you tell us about your younger days?
DE - I was born, grew up and lived in the neighbourhood, Vicente Guerrero in Iztapalapa, one of the most difficult and dangerous areas in Mexico City. My parents were always by my brothers and me to get us on the right path. They instilled sports in me and have always been by my side, pushing me and supporting me. They have been a major factor, one being in a conflict zone, so [for me to make] no mistakes. However, my character was forged there, living very difficult and seeing dangerous things, many of them impossible to describe. And that has made me not afraid of anything in boxing. With all this and thanks to [my parents and sports], I can say proudly I was forged in the Vicente Guerrero neighbourhood in Iztapalapa.
AW - How did you first become interested in boxing? When did you realise it was something you could do for a living?
DE - In the neighbourhood where we lived, my father took me jogging to work out but I didn't like it. Along the track, there was a man training boxing and I went to watch and started training there and I kept going. I liked it; that was when I was nine years old. Since I can remember, I liked boxing and have always wanted to be champion. After you spend a long time in boxing you realize you've given up a lot to train. Dedicating myself 100 percent, I realized that, before, I had no way to stand out and living through boxing is what I liked, what I can do best and the way I can give my family a better life. I think it is something I could live through although it has not been easy. My job is boxing; I do it 24 hours a day. Very early in the morning, I do my road work then go home, eat breakfast and rest. At midday, I'm going to the boxing gym to work out, do sparring, punching bags and everything is set. I return home, eat [lunch] and rest. At night, I go to the fitness gym, do my routines, have dinner and rest. All the time I'm reviewing the errors and seeing new things in the gym. I watch videos of fights and even while I sleep, I sleep boxing. I eat, drink and sleep boxing, so I say I work 24 hours a day.
AW - That win put you in line for the WBC title currently held by Adrien Broner. What are your thoughts on him? What about the other champions, WBA interim champion Richard Abril, IBF champion Miguel Vazquez and WBO champion Ricky Burns?
DE - As I said before, Broner is a great fighter. He has great qualities and many good skills, so I respect him. It will be great for me when I face him and beat him of course because I want to be world champion and Broner is not gonna stop me. About the other champions, each one of them has different boxing skills; all are very good. They are champions. Miguel Vazquez is a very skilled fighter who comes to his battles in great shape, has good movement in the ring, good speed, hands that make great combinations. Richard Abril, despite his skills, has shown the world that he is a cowardly fighter since he shunned at all times when facing Brandon Rios. I can't say he has good defensive resources because all he did was hugged for 12 rounds against Rios and bored the audience. I think he could do better. Ricky Burns is a great fighter, very skilled, technical and highly mobile in the ring and has proven to be a great fighter and extraordinary champion. To all of them, I am in a position to deal with. I have the qualities to overcome them. It will not be easy but I want to be world champion and that means I should beat any of them. If they are not afraid to stop being champions, I ask for the opportunity to face them.
AW - You've lost twice in your career but both were split decision losses. Do you feel you should be undefeated?
DE - True, both losses were split decisions. The first was in the final of a tournament in Mexico, professional boxers going four and six rounds. My opponent this time [Jose Emilio Perea] was a very skilled and talented fighter but I think if I had equal conditions, things would have been different. I remember the day before that fight, I had a 40-degrees Celsius fever and my manager/agent suggested not to fight. I didn't want to let the opportunity go to be a champion of that tournament and went to the ring with a bad cold. I didn't feel I lost the fight but didn’t feel completely well physically. At the end, two judges saw me lose and another saw me win. The audience was divided in opinion too. Another defeat [to Reyes Sanchez in a 12-rounder], not felt as such to me at the end of eight rounds, the three judges had me winning but in the remaining four rounds, I felt I lost a round and won at least two of them. It was all very strange but, anyway, we decided to turn the page and move on. And, yes, I think I should be undefeated.
By Anson Wainwright (Feb 5, 2013) Doghouse Boxing (Photo © Annel Guzman Alcantara)
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Daniel Estrada
Before Christmas, Daniel Estrada took on Japan’s Nihito Arakawa in WBC lightweight final eliminator. Arakawa was the toughest opponent “Tremendo” had been matched with in his eight-and-a-half-year pro career, the bout taking place (like all of his previous 32 bouts) in Mexico. He boxed well, building a lead before the action was stopped at the end of the 10th round due to a nasty cut Estrada received from an accidental elbow. The fight went to the scorecards and Estrada was given the nod via scores of 98-92 (twice) and 99-91 thus retaining his WBC “Silver” belt and upping his record to 30-2-1 (22) in the process. The win also put him in line to meet current WBC lightweight kingpin Adrien Broner. The 27-year-old lives in Mexico City but was born and raised in one of its 16 boroughs, Iztapalapa, which is on the east side of town. Estrada has won an assortment of various minor WBC trinkets and the organisation currently ranks him at number one. He also recently cracked The Ring magazine’s ratings at 135 pounds, coming in at number 10.
Anson Wainwright – Firstly, back in November, you won a 10-round technical decision over Japan's Nihito Arakawa in a WBC lightweight eliminator. Can you tell us about the fight and how your injury came about?
Daniel Estrada - I had a great preparation with my team. As it happened, we were expecting a very tough fight, facing off in a final eliminator which was for the WBC number one ranking. Effectively, Arakawa is a great fighter who always sought the victory. He demanded the best of my ability but I could clearly dominate him and win, which was reflected in the scorecards of the judges. From the start, I dominated the fight. Anyone who sees the scores might mistakenly think I had a picnic that night but that did not happen. It has been one of my toughest fights. Just thanks to my preparation, I had the ability to dominate Arakawa's attacks and I hurt him on several occasions. During the fight, Arakawa gave me two injuries, a cut on the left eyebrow by a headbutt and the injury that blocked my right eye. That was the result of an elbow. I do not think those hits had been malicious but they were illegal blows, hitting with the elbow. He gave it to me when I leaned in an offensive to hit the body of Arakawa and he dropped his elbow. He said it was to cover his body but he hit me with his left elbow in the right eye, which immediately swelled too. Anyway, I could still take several more rounds, in which the eye was severely hurt. I widely mastered my rival despite having a virtually closed eye. I think the doctor was wrong to stop the fight. If he didn't, I'm sure that the next round, I would’ve knocked out Arakawa. Also, he was very hurt at the end of round 10. I think he was saved by the bell. I feel that the actions of the doctor to stop the fight prevented me adding one more knockout to my record and made my triumph look bad.
AW - How are you now? How long did your eye take to heal?
DE - I'm fine. The next day after the fight, I could see and my eye was completely healed in a week by my doctor immediately working [on it].
AW - What are your plans for 2013? Who are you targeting and when are you looking at being back in action?
DE - My goal is the world championship in 2013, getting more international recognition to show the boxing world that I have the qualities to shine on the world stage. This year, I plan to reclaim my right as rated number one and face Adrien Broner. He's a great fighter and champion but to be the best, you must beat the best and, well, nobody is invincible. Also, I’m gonna fight next in March, maybe at Dubai or Colombia. My manager/agent is looking into that; I just fight.
AW - Who are the members of your team, your manager, trainer and promoter? Also where do you regularly train?
DE - My manager and agent is a lawyer, Cuitlahuac Maldonado, who has been with me since my time as an amateur boxer. He coordinates the other members of my team, who are currently my personal fitness trainer, Alejandro Barrera, who makes my fitness strong routines in Ambar GYM, my boxing coach, Carlos Rosales, and the trainers, Sergio Hernandez, Guillermo Flores, Jose Manuel Contreras and Roberto Lopez. I practice in the gym, Pancho Rosales. At the time, I haven't an exclusive promoter; we have worked with different ones but we are also open to work with whomever and can make conditions we all agree on. Do you know someone? Tell him about us! (laughs)
AW - You're from Iztapalapa, Distrito Federal, Mexico. Can you tell us about your younger days?
DE - I was born, grew up and lived in the neighbourhood, Vicente Guerrero in Iztapalapa, one of the most difficult and dangerous areas in Mexico City. My parents were always by my brothers and me to get us on the right path. They instilled sports in me and have always been by my side, pushing me and supporting me. They have been a major factor, one being in a conflict zone, so [for me to make] no mistakes. However, my character was forged there, living very difficult and seeing dangerous things, many of them impossible to describe. And that has made me not afraid of anything in boxing. With all this and thanks to [my parents and sports], I can say proudly I was forged in the Vicente Guerrero neighbourhood in Iztapalapa.
AW - How did you first become interested in boxing? When did you realise it was something you could do for a living?
DE - In the neighbourhood where we lived, my father took me jogging to work out but I didn't like it. Along the track, there was a man training boxing and I went to watch and started training there and I kept going. I liked it; that was when I was nine years old. Since I can remember, I liked boxing and have always wanted to be champion. After you spend a long time in boxing you realize you've given up a lot to train. Dedicating myself 100 percent, I realized that, before, I had no way to stand out and living through boxing is what I liked, what I can do best and the way I can give my family a better life. I think it is something I could live through although it has not been easy. My job is boxing; I do it 24 hours a day. Very early in the morning, I do my road work then go home, eat breakfast and rest. At midday, I'm going to the boxing gym to work out, do sparring, punching bags and everything is set. I return home, eat [lunch] and rest. At night, I go to the fitness gym, do my routines, have dinner and rest. All the time I'm reviewing the errors and seeing new things in the gym. I watch videos of fights and even while I sleep, I sleep boxing. I eat, drink and sleep boxing, so I say I work 24 hours a day.
AW - That win put you in line for the WBC title currently held by Adrien Broner. What are your thoughts on him? What about the other champions, WBA interim champion Richard Abril, IBF champion Miguel Vazquez and WBO champion Ricky Burns?
DE - As I said before, Broner is a great fighter. He has great qualities and many good skills, so I respect him. It will be great for me when I face him and beat him of course because I want to be world champion and Broner is not gonna stop me. About the other champions, each one of them has different boxing skills; all are very good. They are champions. Miguel Vazquez is a very skilled fighter who comes to his battles in great shape, has good movement in the ring, good speed, hands that make great combinations. Richard Abril, despite his skills, has shown the world that he is a cowardly fighter since he shunned at all times when facing Brandon Rios. I can't say he has good defensive resources because all he did was hugged for 12 rounds against Rios and bored the audience. I think he could do better. Ricky Burns is a great fighter, very skilled, technical and highly mobile in the ring and has proven to be a great fighter and extraordinary champion. To all of them, I am in a position to deal with. I have the qualities to overcome them. It will not be easy but I want to be world champion and that means I should beat any of them. If they are not afraid to stop being champions, I ask for the opportunity to face them.
AW - You've lost twice in your career but both were split decision losses. Do you feel you should be undefeated?
DE - True, both losses were split decisions. The first was in the final of a tournament in Mexico, professional boxers going four and six rounds. My opponent this time [Jose Emilio Perea] was a very skilled and talented fighter but I think if I had equal conditions, things would have been different. I remember the day before that fight, I had a 40-degrees Celsius fever and my manager/agent suggested not to fight. I didn't want to let the opportunity go to be a champion of that tournament and went to the ring with a bad cold. I didn't feel I lost the fight but didn’t feel completely well physically. At the end, two judges saw me lose and another saw me win. The audience was divided in opinion too. Another defeat [to Reyes Sanchez in a 12-rounder], not felt as such to me at the end of eight rounds, the three judges had me winning but in the remaining four rounds, I felt I lost a round and won at least two of them. It was all very strange but, anyway, we decided to turn the page and move on. And, yes, I think I should be undefeated.
You know its bad when not even the WBC will sanction this fight....
Jose himself:
"I am surprised and the WBC will not sanction
it," Sulaiman told World Boxing News.
"Floyd Mayweather received the courtesy of the
WBC not withdrawing recognition of his title
when he was in jail and we defended him up to
the point. I have even received criticism from
some of the press misunderstanding me as I
am always in the corner of all boxers.
"However, Floyd Mayweather has the WBC rules
to respect and they must be followed."
Jose himself:
"I am surprised and the WBC will not sanction
it," Sulaiman told World Boxing News.
"Floyd Mayweather received the courtesy of the
WBC not withdrawing recognition of his title
when he was in jail and we defended him up to
the point. I have even received criticism from
some of the press misunderstanding me as I
am always in the corner of all boxers.
"However, Floyd Mayweather has the WBC rules
to respect and they must be followed."
Floyd knows damn well that he shouldnt be fighting Alexander. I cant even defend reasoning for that. I would rather see Floyd fight the five guys I mentioned earlier and even these guys: Rios, Khan, Garcia, or Matthyse before Alexander. I just dont get it? Please dont let this fight happen. I am backing the WBC. Got Em!!
Floyd is the ultimate pussy if he fights Alexander. Not to take anything away from Alexander and anything can happen in a fight, it's not about him. It's about how EVERYONE thought the only 2 opponents were Guerrero and Canelo, and rightfully so. It obviously isn't Pacquiao, shouldn't be Cotto, and he already embarrassed Marquez. Not a single person outside of Alexander's camp was hoping this would be the case. Also really gay that Alexander pulled out of a fight with an "injury" if this ends up being true.
JOHNATHON BANKS SUFFERS BROKEN THUMB; REMATCH WITH MITCHELL POSTPONED
By Press Release | February 06, 2013
Due to a broken right thumb suffered by Johnathon Banks during training, his fight against Seth Mitchell, scheduled as the co-main event of the February 16 HBO World Championship Boxing telecast, has been postponed. A new date for the bout is currently being scheduled and will be announced shortly. The February 16 event at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City will still take place as scheduled.
By Press Release | February 06, 2013
Due to a broken right thumb suffered by Johnathon Banks during training, his fight against Seth Mitchell, scheduled as the co-main event of the February 16 HBO World Championship Boxing telecast, has been postponed. A new date for the bout is currently being scheduled and will be announced shortly. The February 16 event at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City will still take place as scheduled.
BRYANT JENNINGS WILLING TO REPLACE BANKS AGAINST SETH MITCHELL
By Press Release | February 06, 2013
Undefeated heavyweight contender Bryant Jennings, with his sights set on a world heavyweight championship fight, now is willing to step in for the injured Jonathon Banks and take on once-beaten Seth Mitchell on April 16 in Atlantic City, NJ.
Jennings, who beat then-undefeated lefty Maurice Byarm on six days' notice one year ago, stays in shape and will gladly fight Mitchell on the HBO-televised card, according to his promoter, J Russell Peltz.
"If we cannot get (Wladimir) Klitschko, we'll keep calling out all the other heavyweights until one of them decides to fight Bryant," Peltz said. "Today's fighters have to get in shape. The old-timers stayed in shape and Jennings trains like the old-timers-he's always ready.
"I spoke with Eric Gomez (Golden Boy matchmaker) today and told him Jennings was ready, willing and able."
Jennings, 28, of Philadelphia, is ranked No. 3 by the IBF and No. 22 by the WBC. He turned pro in 2010 and is 16-0, 8 K0s, and he holds the USBA heavyweight title.
An unknown at this time last year, Jennings broke into the heavyweight picture by winning five fights in 2013. In addition to beating Byarm, he also K0d ex-WBO champion Sergei Liakhovich and he won the vacant USBSA title by pitching a shutout against iron-chinned Steve Collins, of Houston, TX.
In his last fight Dec. 8 in Philadelphia, Jennings defended the USBA crown by knocking out Bowie Tupou, of Tonga, in five rounds.
All of those 2013 fights were televised as part of the NBC Sports Network Fight Night series.
"Let them (Golden Boy) put the money on the table they gave to Chazz Witherspoon or to Jonathon Banks and we'll be happy to accommodate them," said Fred Jenkins, who manages and trains Jennings. "We're right here in Philadelphia and we'll bring plenty of fans to the fight."
By Press Release | February 06, 2013
Undefeated heavyweight contender Bryant Jennings, with his sights set on a world heavyweight championship fight, now is willing to step in for the injured Jonathon Banks and take on once-beaten Seth Mitchell on April 16 in Atlantic City, NJ.
Jennings, who beat then-undefeated lefty Maurice Byarm on six days' notice one year ago, stays in shape and will gladly fight Mitchell on the HBO-televised card, according to his promoter, J Russell Peltz.
"If we cannot get (Wladimir) Klitschko, we'll keep calling out all the other heavyweights until one of them decides to fight Bryant," Peltz said. "Today's fighters have to get in shape. The old-timers stayed in shape and Jennings trains like the old-timers-he's always ready.
"I spoke with Eric Gomez (Golden Boy matchmaker) today and told him Jennings was ready, willing and able."
Jennings, 28, of Philadelphia, is ranked No. 3 by the IBF and No. 22 by the WBC. He turned pro in 2010 and is 16-0, 8 K0s, and he holds the USBA heavyweight title.
An unknown at this time last year, Jennings broke into the heavyweight picture by winning five fights in 2013. In addition to beating Byarm, he also K0d ex-WBO champion Sergei Liakhovich and he won the vacant USBSA title by pitching a shutout against iron-chinned Steve Collins, of Houston, TX.
In his last fight Dec. 8 in Philadelphia, Jennings defended the USBA crown by knocking out Bowie Tupou, of Tonga, in five rounds.
All of those 2013 fights were televised as part of the NBC Sports Network Fight Night series.
"Let them (Golden Boy) put the money on the table they gave to Chazz Witherspoon or to Jonathon Banks and we'll be happy to accommodate them," said Fred Jenkins, who manages and trains Jennings. "We're right here in Philadelphia and we'll bring plenty of fans to the fight."
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KEITH THURMAN: "THERE'S NOT A LOT OF TRUE WELTERWEIGHTS...I'M GOING TO BE ON TOP"
By Ben Thompson | February 06, 2013
"I'm going after that belt. I see myself taking all the belts. I see myself at 147 cleaning up shop and making Floyd Mayweather drop back down. If he ain't grabbing a belt, I'ma grab all of them. To me, there ain't nobody in the welterweight division because there's no true welterweights. There's a lot of pumped up 140-pounders. These other welterweights aren't welterweights...There's not a lot of true welterweights out there and I'm trying to grab a belt and represent the welterweight division the way that it should be...I got Floyd on my radar. I find it funny that after every fight, Max [Kellerman] be asking fighters, "What's next?" I already made my statement on my debut on HBO. I told them my list. I wanted Paulie [Malignaggi], Timothy [Bradley], and Floyd, you know what I'm saying? I want the elite, you know what I'm saying? I'm here, I'm putting in work, and I'm busting dudes up. I'm really looking forward to who's going to put me in my place, because if nobody puts me in my place, I'm going to be on top, best believe," stated undefeated welterweight contender Keith Thurman, who talked about his March 9 return to the ring and much more. Check it out!
BT: Keith, what's good with you? You in the gym getting ready for that March 9th return?
KT: That's right!
BT: I know they haven't made an official announcement yet, but is everything locked in with Jan Zaveck?
KT: I'm pretty sure it's locked in, man. Like you said, there hasn't been a big release about it, but I'm pretty sure the fight's locked in.
BT: No doubt. Is that the type of name you were hoping to get for your next fight?
KT: You know, I called out the world of boxing, man, so I'ma take what I can get. It's a good one, you know. I mean, I really got no complaints. He's high up in the ranking system and for where I'm at in my career right now, it's another challenge, it's another test, and I'm looking forward to it.
BT: Most fans will probably remember Zaveck from his fight with Andre Berto. Although that fight got stopped due to a bad cut that he sustained, Zaveck appeared to be coming on strong and started to get to Berto. Besides that fight, have you been able to watch any other footage of Zaveck yet?
KT: I seen a little bit of footage on him. You know, that Berto fight, yeah man, the cut is what ended the fight. Zaveck definitely had plenty of fight left in him and a lot of people believe that if the fight was to continue, Zaveck was going to be coming more and more active in the fight, or whatnot, so I know not to underestimate this guy. Technically, besides that one fight, he's never really been truly stopped. It's not like it was his choice to quit the fight or something, so I'm just really looking forward to the challenge. Like I said, it's just another stepping stone in climbing up in the ranks.
BT: I know you're always looking to make a statement in your fights, but is that the goal you're setting for yourself; to be the first person to officially stop Zaveck?
KT: Yes, definitely, man. The motto is KO's for life, so, you know, watch out! Don't blink! I'm looking for that knockout all day, every day, and just to hear that someone's never really been truly stopped, that just sounds like a challenge to me, you know what I'm saying? A lot of people have never been stopped until they step in the ring with me, so we'll see what happens.
By Ben Thompson | February 06, 2013
"I'm going after that belt. I see myself taking all the belts. I see myself at 147 cleaning up shop and making Floyd Mayweather drop back down. If he ain't grabbing a belt, I'ma grab all of them. To me, there ain't nobody in the welterweight division because there's no true welterweights. There's a lot of pumped up 140-pounders. These other welterweights aren't welterweights...There's not a lot of true welterweights out there and I'm trying to grab a belt and represent the welterweight division the way that it should be...I got Floyd on my radar. I find it funny that after every fight, Max [Kellerman] be asking fighters, "What's next?" I already made my statement on my debut on HBO. I told them my list. I wanted Paulie [Malignaggi], Timothy [Bradley], and Floyd, you know what I'm saying? I want the elite, you know what I'm saying? I'm here, I'm putting in work, and I'm busting dudes up. I'm really looking forward to who's going to put me in my place, because if nobody puts me in my place, I'm going to be on top, best believe," stated undefeated welterweight contender Keith Thurman, who talked about his March 9 return to the ring and much more. Check it out!
BT: Keith, what's good with you? You in the gym getting ready for that March 9th return?
KT: That's right!
BT: I know they haven't made an official announcement yet, but is everything locked in with Jan Zaveck?
KT: I'm pretty sure it's locked in, man. Like you said, there hasn't been a big release about it, but I'm pretty sure the fight's locked in.
BT: No doubt. Is that the type of name you were hoping to get for your next fight?
KT: You know, I called out the world of boxing, man, so I'ma take what I can get. It's a good one, you know. I mean, I really got no complaints. He's high up in the ranking system and for where I'm at in my career right now, it's another challenge, it's another test, and I'm looking forward to it.
BT: Most fans will probably remember Zaveck from his fight with Andre Berto. Although that fight got stopped due to a bad cut that he sustained, Zaveck appeared to be coming on strong and started to get to Berto. Besides that fight, have you been able to watch any other footage of Zaveck yet?
KT: I seen a little bit of footage on him. You know, that Berto fight, yeah man, the cut is what ended the fight. Zaveck definitely had plenty of fight left in him and a lot of people believe that if the fight was to continue, Zaveck was going to be coming more and more active in the fight, or whatnot, so I know not to underestimate this guy. Technically, besides that one fight, he's never really been truly stopped. It's not like it was his choice to quit the fight or something, so I'm just really looking forward to the challenge. Like I said, it's just another stepping stone in climbing up in the ranks.
BT: I know you're always looking to make a statement in your fights, but is that the goal you're setting for yourself; to be the first person to officially stop Zaveck?
KT: Yes, definitely, man. The motto is KO's for life, so, you know, watch out! Don't blink! I'm looking for that knockout all day, every day, and just to hear that someone's never really been truly stopped, that just sounds like a challenge to me, you know what I'm saying? A lot of people have never been stopped until they step in the ring with me, so we'll see what happens.
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Arum: Rigondeaux has been given an offer for Donaire fight
February 6th, 2013 | Post Comment
Donaire Rigondeaux Donaire vs. Rigondeaux nonito donaire guillermo rigondeaux By Dan Ambrose: Top Rank promoter Bob Arum says he’s given his fighter WBA World super bantamweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux an offer to fight WBO super bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, and he should find out the final word by the end of the week whether Rigondeaux will except the offer, which is said to be $750,000.
Arum said to hustleboss.com “That will be decided by the end of the week. We have made an offer to Rigondeaux and we’re waiting to see if he accepts.”
There’s talk that Rigondeaux is being pulled from many different sides on the contract issue, and that’s been the reason for him hesitating signing.
Hopefully Rigondeaux agrees to take the fight because $750,000 is good money, even if it’s exactly that amount by the time he gets his portion.
If Rigondeaux can beat Donaire then it’ll set up a much bigger money rematch, and knowing how Arum likes to set up his fights in long lasting series, we could see Rigondeaux and Donaire fight between three and four times if Rigondeaux beats him.
I see the series going on only as long as Rigondeaux is winning. If Donaire wins the second fight, then I see that being the last time they fight.
Rigondeaux needs to take the fight with Donaire because it’ll likely be the last time he gets that fight offered to him. Rigondeaux doesn’t have the name that Abner Mares has going for him in the United States, and he’s not a big ticket seller as of yet.
Rigondeaux needs to face Donaire while he still can because if he says no now, we’ll likely see Donaire moving up to featherweight in the near future. There’s really no one else for Donaire to fight at 122 because he already beat the faded lions Toshiaki Nishioka and Jorge Arce last year.
Arum is talking about having Donaire fight a retread opponent Vic Darchinyan in a rematch for who knows why. I know how attract interest in that fight because Donaire already knocked Darchinyan out in the 5th round six years ago, and Darchinyan is getting up there in age at 37 now, and has lost two out of his last three fights. Instead of fighting Darchinyan, Donaire should be looking to fight the guys that beat Darchinyan. In other words, fight Anselmo Moreno or Shinsuke Yamanaka.
February 6th, 2013 | Post Comment
Donaire Rigondeaux Donaire vs. Rigondeaux nonito donaire guillermo rigondeaux By Dan Ambrose: Top Rank promoter Bob Arum says he’s given his fighter WBA World super bantamweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux an offer to fight WBO super bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, and he should find out the final word by the end of the week whether Rigondeaux will except the offer, which is said to be $750,000.
Arum said to hustleboss.com “That will be decided by the end of the week. We have made an offer to Rigondeaux and we’re waiting to see if he accepts.”
There’s talk that Rigondeaux is being pulled from many different sides on the contract issue, and that’s been the reason for him hesitating signing.
Hopefully Rigondeaux agrees to take the fight because $750,000 is good money, even if it’s exactly that amount by the time he gets his portion.
If Rigondeaux can beat Donaire then it’ll set up a much bigger money rematch, and knowing how Arum likes to set up his fights in long lasting series, we could see Rigondeaux and Donaire fight between three and four times if Rigondeaux beats him.
I see the series going on only as long as Rigondeaux is winning. If Donaire wins the second fight, then I see that being the last time they fight.
Rigondeaux needs to take the fight with Donaire because it’ll likely be the last time he gets that fight offered to him. Rigondeaux doesn’t have the name that Abner Mares has going for him in the United States, and he’s not a big ticket seller as of yet.
Rigondeaux needs to face Donaire while he still can because if he says no now, we’ll likely see Donaire moving up to featherweight in the near future. There’s really no one else for Donaire to fight at 122 because he already beat the faded lions Toshiaki Nishioka and Jorge Arce last year.
Arum is talking about having Donaire fight a retread opponent Vic Darchinyan in a rematch for who knows why. I know how attract interest in that fight because Donaire already knocked Darchinyan out in the 5th round six years ago, and Darchinyan is getting up there in age at 37 now, and has lost two out of his last three fights. Instead of fighting Darchinyan, Donaire should be looking to fight the guys that beat Darchinyan. In other words, fight Anselmo Moreno or Shinsuke Yamanaka.
Arum: Rigondeaux has been given an offer for Donaire fight
February 6th, 2013 | Post Comment
Donaire Rigondeaux Donaire vs. Rigondeaux nonito donaire guillermo rigondeaux By Dan Ambrose: Top Rank promoter Bob Arum says he’s given his fighter WBA World super bantamweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux an offer to fight WBO super bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, and he should find out the final word by the end of the week whether Rigondeaux will except the offer, which is said to be $750,000.
Arum said to hustleboss.com “That will be decided by the end of the week. We have made an offer to Rigondeaux and we’re waiting to see if he accepts.”
There’s talk that Rigondeaux is being pulled from many different sides on the contract issue, and that’s been the reason for him hesitating signing.
Hopefully Rigondeaux agrees to take the fight because $750,000 is good money, even if it’s exactly that amount by the time he gets his portion.
If Rigondeaux can beat Donaire then it’ll set up a much bigger money rematch, and knowing how Arum likes to set up his fights in long lasting series, we could see Rigondeaux and Donaire fight between three and four times if Rigondeaux beats him.
I see the series going on only as long as Rigondeaux is winning. If Donaire wins the second fight, then I see that being the last time they fight.
Rigondeaux needs to take the fight with Donaire because it’ll likely be the last time he gets that fight offered to him. Rigondeaux doesn’t have the name that Abner Mares has going for him in the United States, and he’s not a big ticket seller as of yet.
Rigondeaux needs to face Donaire while he still can because if he says no now, we’ll likely see Donaire moving up to featherweight in the near future. There’s really no one else for Donaire to fight at 122 because he already beat the faded lions Toshiaki Nishioka and Jorge Arce last year.
Arum is talking about having Donaire fight a retread opponent Vic Darchinyan in a rematch for who knows why. I know how attract interest in that fight because Donaire already knocked Darchinyan out in the 5th round six years ago, and Darchinyan is getting up there in age at 37 now, and has lost two out of his last three fights. Instead of fighting Darchinyan, Donaire should be looking to fight the guys that beat Darchinyan. In other words, fight Anselmo Moreno or Shinsuke Yamanaka.
February 6th, 2013 | Post Comment
Donaire Rigondeaux Donaire vs. Rigondeaux nonito donaire guillermo rigondeaux By Dan Ambrose: Top Rank promoter Bob Arum says he’s given his fighter WBA World super bantamweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux an offer to fight WBO super bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, and he should find out the final word by the end of the week whether Rigondeaux will except the offer, which is said to be $750,000.
Arum said to hustleboss.com “That will be decided by the end of the week. We have made an offer to Rigondeaux and we’re waiting to see if he accepts.”
There’s talk that Rigondeaux is being pulled from many different sides on the contract issue, and that’s been the reason for him hesitating signing.
Hopefully Rigondeaux agrees to take the fight because $750,000 is good money, even if it’s exactly that amount by the time he gets his portion.
If Rigondeaux can beat Donaire then it’ll set up a much bigger money rematch, and knowing how Arum likes to set up his fights in long lasting series, we could see Rigondeaux and Donaire fight between three and four times if Rigondeaux beats him.
I see the series going on only as long as Rigondeaux is winning. If Donaire wins the second fight, then I see that being the last time they fight.
Rigondeaux needs to take the fight with Donaire because it’ll likely be the last time he gets that fight offered to him. Rigondeaux doesn’t have the name that Abner Mares has going for him in the United States, and he’s not a big ticket seller as of yet.
Rigondeaux needs to face Donaire while he still can because if he says no now, we’ll likely see Donaire moving up to featherweight in the near future. There’s really no one else for Donaire to fight at 122 because he already beat the faded lions Toshiaki Nishioka and Jorge Arce last year.
Arum is talking about having Donaire fight a retread opponent Vic Darchinyan in a rematch for who knows why. I know how attract interest in that fight because Donaire already knocked Darchinyan out in the 5th round six years ago, and Darchinyan is getting up there in age at 37 now, and has lost two out of his last three fights. Instead of fighting Darchinyan, Donaire should be looking to fight the guys that beat Darchinyan. In other words, fight Anselmo Moreno or Shinsuke Yamanaka.
Money Mayweather boxing’s ULTIMATE Businessman!
Published February 6, 2013 | 49 Comments
By Robert Jackson: Up until yesterday 2/5/2013 it was all but expected that Floyd Mayweather Jr. would be soon announcing his return to the ring to face Robert ‘The Ghost’ Guerrero. And then…Facebook interceded and the whole world found out that Money Mayweather would be facing Devon Alexander! But wait, wasn’t it announced yesterday that Alexander injured a bicep while training for a February matchup with Kell Brook for the IBF title, causing that match-up to be postponed?
Is this a Mayweather ruse or is he serious about facing Devon Alexander?? The real question here is: Is Money Mayweather AFRAID to face Guerrero because of what he did to Andre Berto and Selcuk Aydin in the ring, having never fought above 135lbs until those fights? Those who think Mayweather is a fraud, coward and a cherrypicker would probably say yes!
There’s another angle here at play, let’s say in the background. The boxing public was lukewarm to his intended bout against Guerrero and now with him publicizing a possible fight against Devon Alexander, everybody thinks he’s afraid to face Guerrero. Floyd needs for the BOXING public to BELIEVE that Guerrero can win and by him APPEARING to be unwilling to face Guerrero, without saying as much, fans and critics alike will believe he’s afraid to face Guerrero…for a reason, making them want to shell out the $60 or $70 bucks to see that fight. Before the Alexander announcement it was a ‘ho hum’ fight, now it’s top floor. The word on different website posts is that Floyd has ‘cold feet’ about facing Guerrero, some are inferring that he’s AFRAID of facing Guerrero altogether and the world is on fire again.
Shortly…in the next few days or so after letting the furor of a Devon Alexander fight percolate and die down, Mayweather will emerge to announce Robert Guerrero as his next opponent, with the POSSIBILTY of a Guerrero win intact, and a mob of fans clamoring to see Mayweather get his ‘just due’ at the hands of ‘The Ghost’. And after the Guerrero beatdown those same critics, naysayers and haters will want their money back, once again accusing Mayweather of cherrypicking…which reminds me of a Mayweather parable he’s been known to chant, “you can pay to see me win, or pay to see me lose, but you still pay”!
Published February 6, 2013 | 49 Comments
By Robert Jackson: Up until yesterday 2/5/2013 it was all but expected that Floyd Mayweather Jr. would be soon announcing his return to the ring to face Robert ‘The Ghost’ Guerrero. And then…Facebook interceded and the whole world found out that Money Mayweather would be facing Devon Alexander! But wait, wasn’t it announced yesterday that Alexander injured a bicep while training for a February matchup with Kell Brook for the IBF title, causing that match-up to be postponed?
Is this a Mayweather ruse or is he serious about facing Devon Alexander?? The real question here is: Is Money Mayweather AFRAID to face Guerrero because of what he did to Andre Berto and Selcuk Aydin in the ring, having never fought above 135lbs until those fights? Those who think Mayweather is a fraud, coward and a cherrypicker would probably say yes!
There’s another angle here at play, let’s say in the background. The boxing public was lukewarm to his intended bout against Guerrero and now with him publicizing a possible fight against Devon Alexander, everybody thinks he’s afraid to face Guerrero. Floyd needs for the BOXING public to BELIEVE that Guerrero can win and by him APPEARING to be unwilling to face Guerrero, without saying as much, fans and critics alike will believe he’s afraid to face Guerrero…for a reason, making them want to shell out the $60 or $70 bucks to see that fight. Before the Alexander announcement it was a ‘ho hum’ fight, now it’s top floor. The word on different website posts is that Floyd has ‘cold feet’ about facing Guerrero, some are inferring that he’s AFRAID of facing Guerrero altogether and the world is on fire again.
Shortly…in the next few days or so after letting the furor of a Devon Alexander fight percolate and die down, Mayweather will emerge to announce Robert Guerrero as his next opponent, with the POSSIBILTY of a Guerrero win intact, and a mob of fans clamoring to see Mayweather get his ‘just due’ at the hands of ‘The Ghost’. And after the Guerrero beatdown those same critics, naysayers and haters will want their money back, once again accusing Mayweather of cherrypicking…which reminds me of a Mayweather parable he’s been known to chant, “you can pay to see me win, or pay to see me lose, but you still pay”!
Super 4... Tourney! $1 Million Dollar Purse.
Monaco to host 4-man, $1M event
* Dan Rafael [ARCHIVE
ESPN.com | February 1, 2013
Top American super middleweight prospect Edwin Rodriguez and former light heavyweight titlist Zsolt Erdei will be part of a four-man tournament announced Friday in which the finalists will share $1 million -- with $600,000 going to the winner and $400,000 to the runner-up."
http://m.espn.go.com...storyId=8906596
***This is a good payday for these second tier guys. Certainly gets them more exposure too.. I wonder if ESPN or a major network is going to air it...
Monaco to host 4-man, $1M event
* Dan Rafael [ARCHIVE
ESPN.com | February 1, 2013
Top American super middleweight prospect Edwin Rodriguez and former light heavyweight titlist Zsolt Erdei will be part of a four-man tournament announced Friday in which the finalists will share $1 million -- with $600,000 going to the winner and $400,000 to the runner-up."
http://m.espn.go.com...storyId=8906596
***This is a good payday for these second tier guys. Certainly gets them more exposure too.. I wonder if ESPN or a major network is going to air it...
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Cory Spinks Calling It Quits Guys, According To Wife
ory Spinks is Set To Retire From Boxing, Says Christy
Christy Spinks, the wife of former two division champion Cory Spinks, sent a message to BoxingScene.com that indicates that her husband is hanging up the gloves. Spinks (39-8, 11KOs) lost a twelve round decision to Carlos Molina this past Friday in Chicago. Spinks has gone 3-5 in his last eight fights, including two TKO defeats to current IBF champion Cornelius "K9" Bundrage.
"Friday night, February 1, 2013, was Spinks' last fight.....no more. As a wife I knew some fights ago that my husband wasn't himself. Any time you let K9 Bundrage beat you twice something is definitely wrong, because K9 Bundrage has absolutely no talent. My husband has given all that he could to his boxing career. As a wife I will not allow him to put himself through this again. I'm stepping up because we have a beautiful 4 year old daughter that adores him and while he still has his health to play with my baby,I have to keep it that way. The Spinks family has nothing to prove anymore; everybody knows our name and our history."
"We will forever have boxing in our hearts. Cory will have to leave that to the younger guys and I'm so happy that he realizes this now. We thank you, everyone that gave us support and showed us love. God has a different plan and I know it's something good because he has never failed my family. I am happy that my husband is retiring because nothing is worth your speech and body malfunctioning. Life does go on. [We] love all you guys and take care."
Source: Boxingscene
ory Spinks is Set To Retire From Boxing, Says Christy
Christy Spinks, the wife of former two division champion Cory Spinks, sent a message to BoxingScene.com that indicates that her husband is hanging up the gloves. Spinks (39-8, 11KOs) lost a twelve round decision to Carlos Molina this past Friday in Chicago. Spinks has gone 3-5 in his last eight fights, including two TKO defeats to current IBF champion Cornelius "K9" Bundrage.
"Friday night, February 1, 2013, was Spinks' last fight.....no more. As a wife I knew some fights ago that my husband wasn't himself. Any time you let K9 Bundrage beat you twice something is definitely wrong, because K9 Bundrage has absolutely no talent. My husband has given all that he could to his boxing career. As a wife I will not allow him to put himself through this again. I'm stepping up because we have a beautiful 4 year old daughter that adores him and while he still has his health to play with my baby,I have to keep it that way. The Spinks family has nothing to prove anymore; everybody knows our name and our history."
"We will forever have boxing in our hearts. Cory will have to leave that to the younger guys and I'm so happy that he realizes this now. We thank you, everyone that gave us support and showed us love. God has a different plan and I know it's something good because he has never failed my family. I am happy that my husband is retiring because nothing is worth your speech and body malfunctioning. Life does go on. [We] love all you guys and take care."
Source: Boxingscene