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Yes, he probably is the fastest.
Let's just hope for the best. All that Fury stalking and leaning to take a toll. I hope Haye takes him out in 5. I don't see him winning any type of decision.
Let's just hope for the best. All that Fury stalking and leaning to take a toll. I hope Haye takes him out in 5. I don't see him winning any type of decision.
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Haye is pretty light on his feet he can use movement and distance to avoid big men if he needs to (Valuev, and Klitschko although the latter was pretty pathetic effort ).
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FLOYD MAYWEATHER ON ANDERSON SILVA: "I DON'T KNOW THAT GUY"
By Ben Thompson | July 10, 2013
Last week, undefeated pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather wrapped up his multi-city tour with undefeated jr. middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez promoting their highly-anticipated September 14 showdown at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. As he was entertaining questions from members of the media, Mayweather himself had a question for those attendance. "Tell me one, not boxer, just one athlete that's been dominating for 17 years without a loss and is still at the top and is still champion," Mayweather asked. While most in attendance were silent as they thought hard for an answer, one reporter eventually commented, "What about Anderson Silva? MMA. He's still undefeated."
At the time of the press conference, Anderson Silva was the UFC middleweight champion, and although he wasn't "undefeated", as the reporter claimed, Silva had yet to lose a fight inside the Octagon (16-0) and had reigned as champion for nearly 7 years. When presented with that answer, Mayweather wasted no time to respond, "Sir, my man, this is boxing. I'm not disrespecting nobody. I respect the guys at whatever they do, but this boxing. I don't know that guy. I'm just sayin', tell me, he's been at the top for 17 years? 17?" When the reporter incorrectly stated that Silva had been at the top for 12 years, Mayweather smiled and replied, "Well, you know, 5 more to go. A half a decade to go, then talk to me."
Unfortunately, Anderson Silva won't make it to the 17-year mark that Mayweather was referring to, let alone the 12-year mark, because he was knocked out cold in the 2nd round by his undefeated challenger Chris Weidman this past Saturday. Mayweather can continue to lay claim to being not only the best boxer, but the best fighter in the world. Will he still be able to make that claim the morning of September 15 or can Canelo do to Mayweather what Weidman did to Silva? On September 14, the world will find out.
By Ben Thompson | July 10, 2013
Last week, undefeated pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather wrapped up his multi-city tour with undefeated jr. middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez promoting their highly-anticipated September 14 showdown at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. As he was entertaining questions from members of the media, Mayweather himself had a question for those attendance. "Tell me one, not boxer, just one athlete that's been dominating for 17 years without a loss and is still at the top and is still champion," Mayweather asked. While most in attendance were silent as they thought hard for an answer, one reporter eventually commented, "What about Anderson Silva? MMA. He's still undefeated."
At the time of the press conference, Anderson Silva was the UFC middleweight champion, and although he wasn't "undefeated", as the reporter claimed, Silva had yet to lose a fight inside the Octagon (16-0) and had reigned as champion for nearly 7 years. When presented with that answer, Mayweather wasted no time to respond, "Sir, my man, this is boxing. I'm not disrespecting nobody. I respect the guys at whatever they do, but this boxing. I don't know that guy. I'm just sayin', tell me, he's been at the top for 17 years? 17?" When the reporter incorrectly stated that Silva had been at the top for 12 years, Mayweather smiled and replied, "Well, you know, 5 more to go. A half a decade to go, then talk to me."
Unfortunately, Anderson Silva won't make it to the 17-year mark that Mayweather was referring to, let alone the 12-year mark, because he was knocked out cold in the 2nd round by his undefeated challenger Chris Weidman this past Saturday. Mayweather can continue to lay claim to being not only the best boxer, but the best fighter in the world. Will he still be able to make that claim the morning of September 15 or can Canelo do to Mayweather what Weidman did to Silva? On September 14, the world will find out.
GARY RUSSELL JR: "I DIDN'T SEE NOTHING SPECTACULAR...I DON'T FEEL THESE GUYS POSSESS THE SKILL LEVEL THAT I HAVE"
By Percy Crawford | July 10, 2013
"I actually watched that fight. I watched it (laughing). I thought...I figured Ponce De Leon would be a little bigger than Abner because Abner was moving up in weight, but I didn't think that would translate into a win because he's known to be busier than Ponce De Leon. I thought he would win, but nothing spectacular. I didn't see nothing spectacular out of neither one of them guys...it just shows me how easy it's gonna be for me to receive one of these world titles because I don't see anything special. I don't feel these guys possess the skill level that I have or the ability that I have as a fighter," stated undefeated featherweight contender Gary Russell Jr., who shared his thoughts on Abner Mares, as well as Daniel Ponce De Leon, and discussed his upcoming August 9 return to the ring. Check it out!
PC: It's been 6 months since the hand injury. How is the hand doing now?
GR: It's doing alright. I had a lot of time to rehab it, so hopefully everything is back to normal. We did a little bit of sparring just to test it out and see how it feel. Everything is feeling good, but you gotta be mindful that we doing everything in 20 oz. gloves; sparring and mitt work and bag work is in 20 oz. gloves to make sure we get extra protection and cushion on it, so we just treat it that way until we put them eights back on.
PC: Abner Mares is saying he wants to fight you and you haven't fought anyone. Ponce De Leon says he wants to fight you in September, but it would have to be at 130. What are your thoughts on these call outs and what's your next move?
GR: Man, we gonna go again on August 9th just to test it and see how the hand feels and God willing we get through it with no mishaps, and then we plan on my next fight being one of these title shots after that.
PC: Do you pay attention to the chatter?
GR: Nah, I don't pay attention to it, man. I really don't care too much about what people who don't have the vision say. I don't pay it no mind. I'm focused and I'm on top of my game and I'm ready. I feel as though a lot of these guys are trying to bite off a little more than they can chew and won't realize it until it's too late.
PC: You made it clear on our radio show that you've never seen any Mares fights, but you did say you would tune in to watch his fight with Ponce. Did you watch it, and if so, what are your thoughts?
GR: I actually watched that fight. I watched it (laughing). I thought...I figured Ponce De Leon would be a little bigger than Abner because Abner was moving up in weight, but I didn't think that would translate into a win because he's known to be busier than Ponce De Leon. I thought he would win, but nothing spectacular. I didn't see nothing spectacular out of neither one of them guys.
PC: You really feel like these guys are ordinary fighters.
GR: Yeah! That's honesty how I feel. I don't want to take anything away from these guys or want them to feel as though I'm just disrespecting them because I'm not by no means trying to disrespect any of these guys. They paid their dues and became world champions at some point in their career, and at this point in their career, they have accomplished more than I did. But with that being said, it just shows me how easy it's gonna be for me to receive one of these world titles because I don't see anything special. I don't feel these guys possess the skill level that I have or the ability that I have as a fighter. But everything is always different when you get in the ring, so we will see.
PC: Will your fight in August be at your regular weight of 126?
GR: Yeah, that's our comeback weight. We coming back at 26, give or take a pound, plus or minus.
PC: If all goes well with the hand in August, are you looking to fight again after that this year or let it rest in preparation for a big one?
GR: Yeah, most definitely looking to go again. If everything goes well on August 9th, we are gonna try to squeeze another fight in and that fight will be for one of these titles.
PC: What kind of work were you able to do while the hand was recuperating?
GR: It was so difficult and it honestly set me back awhile because after the hand injury, I couldn't jog or do anything that vibrated the hand or shook my hand. I was feeling it all and it was hurting it. I couldn't do too much of nothing, man. I was in so much pain. We had 8 weeks rehab and it was still hurting a little bit, so we had to go back and do a little more rehab and finally we turned the corner. We getting the extra work in. We training on Saturdays and I go in and get it in early on Saturdays so I can come home and spend time with the fam. But as of now, man, we feel good and feel confident that the hand will hold up.
PC: I can't let you go without talking about your brother, who won every award you can win as an amateur this year. I know you gotta be proud of all that he was able to accomplish.
GR: Most definitely, man. Most definitely. I got Gary Antonio that's doing his thing, man, and we are thinking about letting him actually make this turn to professional. Boxing is a hurt business. If we feel as though he is ready and prepared and he can make the necessary changes to become professional, we will do that. But at the end of the day, that's still my younger brother and our coach is our dad, so he will always have our best interest at hand and he wasn't willing to let me turn pro until he felt I was 100% prepared and ready to go pro. It's the little minor mistakes that makes it different in a professional round that you can get away with in the amateurs, but you will not get away with in the pros. Until we see that that's 100% corrected and he's breaking these bad habits and everything, that's when we will let him make this move. He's turning the corner and he's right there, but don't forget, I got another one. I got one more that's coming after him. That's Antonio; the one after him is Antwun, now he is going to be the truth. I feel as though he possesses the skills to be better than all of us.
PC: Are all of you guys southpaws?
GR: All southpaws. I do sparring with my brothers and they are bigger than me. My 17-year-old brother fights at 132 and Antonio is actually 122, so we are right around the same weight, but I can't sit down on my punches like I want because of course they are my brothers, but they give me better sparring than anyone I have ever had in camp. The only unfortunate part is the majority of the guys that we fight against are orthodox fighters, so the southpaw work doesn't really compliment me getting ready for a bout. I been doing a little sparring with them this week just to get back in the groove and they try their hand, I'm telling you (laughing). But Antonio is definitely putting that work in and he's following in my footsteps and I'm just blessed that I am able to lead them by example and know that they are watching everything that I'm doing and trying to accomplish what I'm doing, if not even more than what I'm doing. I'm glad that they are willing to do that.
PC: You come from an extremely talented family. We look forward to the comeback and we will definitely speak more leading up to the fight. Is there anything else you want to add?
GR: Not at all, man. I'm just looking forward to going back in on the 9th!
By Percy Crawford | July 10, 2013
"I actually watched that fight. I watched it (laughing). I thought...I figured Ponce De Leon would be a little bigger than Abner because Abner was moving up in weight, but I didn't think that would translate into a win because he's known to be busier than Ponce De Leon. I thought he would win, but nothing spectacular. I didn't see nothing spectacular out of neither one of them guys...it just shows me how easy it's gonna be for me to receive one of these world titles because I don't see anything special. I don't feel these guys possess the skill level that I have or the ability that I have as a fighter," stated undefeated featherweight contender Gary Russell Jr., who shared his thoughts on Abner Mares, as well as Daniel Ponce De Leon, and discussed his upcoming August 9 return to the ring. Check it out!
PC: It's been 6 months since the hand injury. How is the hand doing now?
GR: It's doing alright. I had a lot of time to rehab it, so hopefully everything is back to normal. We did a little bit of sparring just to test it out and see how it feel. Everything is feeling good, but you gotta be mindful that we doing everything in 20 oz. gloves; sparring and mitt work and bag work is in 20 oz. gloves to make sure we get extra protection and cushion on it, so we just treat it that way until we put them eights back on.
PC: Abner Mares is saying he wants to fight you and you haven't fought anyone. Ponce De Leon says he wants to fight you in September, but it would have to be at 130. What are your thoughts on these call outs and what's your next move?
GR: Man, we gonna go again on August 9th just to test it and see how the hand feels and God willing we get through it with no mishaps, and then we plan on my next fight being one of these title shots after that.
PC: Do you pay attention to the chatter?
GR: Nah, I don't pay attention to it, man. I really don't care too much about what people who don't have the vision say. I don't pay it no mind. I'm focused and I'm on top of my game and I'm ready. I feel as though a lot of these guys are trying to bite off a little more than they can chew and won't realize it until it's too late.
PC: You made it clear on our radio show that you've never seen any Mares fights, but you did say you would tune in to watch his fight with Ponce. Did you watch it, and if so, what are your thoughts?
GR: I actually watched that fight. I watched it (laughing). I thought...I figured Ponce De Leon would be a little bigger than Abner because Abner was moving up in weight, but I didn't think that would translate into a win because he's known to be busier than Ponce De Leon. I thought he would win, but nothing spectacular. I didn't see nothing spectacular out of neither one of them guys.
PC: You really feel like these guys are ordinary fighters.
GR: Yeah! That's honesty how I feel. I don't want to take anything away from these guys or want them to feel as though I'm just disrespecting them because I'm not by no means trying to disrespect any of these guys. They paid their dues and became world champions at some point in their career, and at this point in their career, they have accomplished more than I did. But with that being said, it just shows me how easy it's gonna be for me to receive one of these world titles because I don't see anything special. I don't feel these guys possess the skill level that I have or the ability that I have as a fighter. But everything is always different when you get in the ring, so we will see.
PC: Will your fight in August be at your regular weight of 126?
GR: Yeah, that's our comeback weight. We coming back at 26, give or take a pound, plus or minus.
PC: If all goes well with the hand in August, are you looking to fight again after that this year or let it rest in preparation for a big one?
GR: Yeah, most definitely looking to go again. If everything goes well on August 9th, we are gonna try to squeeze another fight in and that fight will be for one of these titles.
PC: What kind of work were you able to do while the hand was recuperating?
GR: It was so difficult and it honestly set me back awhile because after the hand injury, I couldn't jog or do anything that vibrated the hand or shook my hand. I was feeling it all and it was hurting it. I couldn't do too much of nothing, man. I was in so much pain. We had 8 weeks rehab and it was still hurting a little bit, so we had to go back and do a little more rehab and finally we turned the corner. We getting the extra work in. We training on Saturdays and I go in and get it in early on Saturdays so I can come home and spend time with the fam. But as of now, man, we feel good and feel confident that the hand will hold up.
PC: I can't let you go without talking about your brother, who won every award you can win as an amateur this year. I know you gotta be proud of all that he was able to accomplish.
GR: Most definitely, man. Most definitely. I got Gary Antonio that's doing his thing, man, and we are thinking about letting him actually make this turn to professional. Boxing is a hurt business. If we feel as though he is ready and prepared and he can make the necessary changes to become professional, we will do that. But at the end of the day, that's still my younger brother and our coach is our dad, so he will always have our best interest at hand and he wasn't willing to let me turn pro until he felt I was 100% prepared and ready to go pro. It's the little minor mistakes that makes it different in a professional round that you can get away with in the amateurs, but you will not get away with in the pros. Until we see that that's 100% corrected and he's breaking these bad habits and everything, that's when we will let him make this move. He's turning the corner and he's right there, but don't forget, I got another one. I got one more that's coming after him. That's Antonio; the one after him is Antwun, now he is going to be the truth. I feel as though he possesses the skills to be better than all of us.
PC: Are all of you guys southpaws?
GR: All southpaws. I do sparring with my brothers and they are bigger than me. My 17-year-old brother fights at 132 and Antonio is actually 122, so we are right around the same weight, but I can't sit down on my punches like I want because of course they are my brothers, but they give me better sparring than anyone I have ever had in camp. The only unfortunate part is the majority of the guys that we fight against are orthodox fighters, so the southpaw work doesn't really compliment me getting ready for a bout. I been doing a little sparring with them this week just to get back in the groove and they try their hand, I'm telling you (laughing). But Antonio is definitely putting that work in and he's following in my footsteps and I'm just blessed that I am able to lead them by example and know that they are watching everything that I'm doing and trying to accomplish what I'm doing, if not even more than what I'm doing. I'm glad that they are willing to do that.
PC: You come from an extremely talented family. We look forward to the comeback and we will definitely speak more leading up to the fight. Is there anything else you want to add?
GR: Not at all, man. I'm just looking forward to going back in on the 9th!
Props:
trips
-Arum trying to work with 50 cent to make Terrence Craword vs Gamboa on the HBO Cotto undercard.
-Gary Russell jr. rejects offer to fight Ponce de leon. Smh
-Gary Russell jr. rejects offer to fight Ponce de leon. Smh
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Johnny Truelove and JLMACN
Chavez-Vera signed for Sept 7th at 168
Steve Kim ‏ S @Steve maxboxing 13m
Arum also said that Chavez-Vera for Sept 7th at the Staples Center is a done, at a catch weight of 168 #boxing
Steve Kim ‏ S @Steve maxboxing 6m
My mistake, Chavez-Vera is at 168, which is not a catch-weight... #boxing
Steve Kim ‏ S @Steve maxboxing 13m
Arum also said that Chavez-Vera for Sept 7th at the Staples Center is a done, at a catch weight of 168 #boxing
Steve Kim ‏ S @Steve maxboxing 6m
My mistake, Chavez-Vera is at 168, which is not a catch-weight... #boxing
Broner is an attention whore and/or mentally unstable. From his twitter:
Adrien Broner ( A @adri enBroner) tweeted at 2:49 PM on Thu, Jul 11, 2013:
I'm bout to play Russia roulette with a fully loaded pistol maybe all my problems will go away!!!
These were from a week ago after he broke up with a girl:
A @adri enBroner
Fuck EVERYBODY!!!
5:29pm - 29 Jun 13
I might go to jail TODAY
5:29pm - 29 Jun 13
I might die TODAY
5:30pm - 29 Jun 13
If I was gone would these mfs appreciate me den
5:31pm - 29 Jun 13
Really ain't got nothing to live for no more!!!
6:11pm - 29 Jun 13
**** *****s and hoes
6:59pm - 29 Jun 13
Can't buy love
9:08pm - 29 Jun 13
Adrien Broner ( A @adri enBroner) tweeted at 2:49 PM on Thu, Jul 11, 2013:
I'm bout to play Russia roulette with a fully loaded pistol maybe all my problems will go away!!!
These were from a week ago after he broke up with a girl:
A @adri enBroner
Fuck EVERYBODY!!!
5:29pm - 29 Jun 13
I might go to jail TODAY
5:29pm - 29 Jun 13
I might die TODAY
5:30pm - 29 Jun 13
If I was gone would these mfs appreciate me den
5:31pm - 29 Jun 13
Really ain't got nothing to live for no more!!!
6:11pm - 29 Jun 13
**** *****s and hoes
6:59pm - 29 Jun 13
Can't buy love
9:08pm - 29 Jun 13
Rigondeaux's Manager: H B O Is Making A Huge Mistake
By Rick Reeno
Gary Hyde, manager of WBO/WBA super bantamweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux (12-0, 8Kos), was very annoyed after reading some of the recently published comments regarding HBO’s position on his fighter. Rigondeaux’s promoter, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum, told ESPN that HBO is very resistant to showcasing Rigondeaux on their network.
“Every time I mention him, they throw up," Arum said. "So I have to figure out who I could put him in with."
Rigondeaux is coming off his most impressive win to date; an April twelve round decision over heavily favored Nonito Donaire. Hyde indicates that HBO placed a lot of pressure on Top Rank to make the fight between Donaire and Rigondeaux – and now they are rejecting the winner, Rigondeaux, while scheduling a November date for Donaire, who lost.
“Bob needs to start being proactive and get Rigondeaux into the proper fights. We've done our job. I'm the manager and I've got him with the best promoter in the world. The trainer has made him the best fighter under 140 in the world. Now it's up to Bob to deliver the fights, whether it's HBO or Showtime or whoever it needs to be with. He needs to do his job, it's not my job to promote the fighter, and I'm sure he will [do his job],” Hyde told BoxingScene.com.
“Rigondeaux is not going to do something where his head gets taken off. He's going to do what he needs to do to beat a fighter and that changes with every [opponent]. With Donaire, there was only one way to beat him and he did it. Bob Arum says he's having trouble getting Rigondeaux on HBO, but [HBO] wanted Rigondeaux for Donaire. He was Donaire's first live opponent in a year and a half and Rigo schooled him. And then after Rigo schooled him at only 12-0, then [HBO] says they don't want him. I think HBO is making a huge mistake.”
“Donaire was supposed to be this pound-for-pound great and Rigondeaux was just a 12-0 Cuban. And they don't want him because he won. Would they have wanted him more if he got knocked out? He fought the best fight of his career and they don't want him. HBO is making a big mistake. When Mayweather was being built on HBO, in those early fights, he was fighting bums. But Rigondeaux has fought six world championship fights in twelve fights....that’s unheard of.“
“If he fought the opponents that Donaire was fed last year, there wouldn't be any boos either because Rigondeaux would have demolished every one of them. Rigondeaux is put in with undefeated fighters, hungry fighters, pound-for-pound greats. He has had some very good competition for someone who is 12-0. He's still 12-0. If [HBO] wants to see someone with blood and guts and hammering, then they could show the UFC then. But if they want to see a spectacular fight with the best technical fighter, then show Rigondeaux. Rigondeaux and Floyd Mayweather are the two best fighters in the world and they are both technically gifted.“
Rigondeaux is co-promoted by Caribe Promotions. If HBO is holding ground on shutting Rigondeaux out, then Hyde has no problem with walking across the street to Showtime. Top Rank does not have a business relationship with Showtime, and all of Top Rank’s major events are carried by HBO. Hyde says it’s quite possible, if Top Rank agrees, to have Caribe hold discussions with Showtime regarding their interest in making a fight that involves Rigondeaux.
By Rick Reeno
Gary Hyde, manager of WBO/WBA super bantamweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux (12-0, 8Kos), was very annoyed after reading some of the recently published comments regarding HBO’s position on his fighter. Rigondeaux’s promoter, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum, told ESPN that HBO is very resistant to showcasing Rigondeaux on their network.
“Every time I mention him, they throw up," Arum said. "So I have to figure out who I could put him in with."
Rigondeaux is coming off his most impressive win to date; an April twelve round decision over heavily favored Nonito Donaire. Hyde indicates that HBO placed a lot of pressure on Top Rank to make the fight between Donaire and Rigondeaux – and now they are rejecting the winner, Rigondeaux, while scheduling a November date for Donaire, who lost.
“Bob needs to start being proactive and get Rigondeaux into the proper fights. We've done our job. I'm the manager and I've got him with the best promoter in the world. The trainer has made him the best fighter under 140 in the world. Now it's up to Bob to deliver the fights, whether it's HBO or Showtime or whoever it needs to be with. He needs to do his job, it's not my job to promote the fighter, and I'm sure he will [do his job],” Hyde told BoxingScene.com.
“Rigondeaux is not going to do something where his head gets taken off. He's going to do what he needs to do to beat a fighter and that changes with every [opponent]. With Donaire, there was only one way to beat him and he did it. Bob Arum says he's having trouble getting Rigondeaux on HBO, but [HBO] wanted Rigondeaux for Donaire. He was Donaire's first live opponent in a year and a half and Rigo schooled him. And then after Rigo schooled him at only 12-0, then [HBO] says they don't want him. I think HBO is making a huge mistake.”
“Donaire was supposed to be this pound-for-pound great and Rigondeaux was just a 12-0 Cuban. And they don't want him because he won. Would they have wanted him more if he got knocked out? He fought the best fight of his career and they don't want him. HBO is making a big mistake. When Mayweather was being built on HBO, in those early fights, he was fighting bums. But Rigondeaux has fought six world championship fights in twelve fights....that’s unheard of.“
“If he fought the opponents that Donaire was fed last year, there wouldn't be any boos either because Rigondeaux would have demolished every one of them. Rigondeaux is put in with undefeated fighters, hungry fighters, pound-for-pound greats. He has had some very good competition for someone who is 12-0. He's still 12-0. If [HBO] wants to see someone with blood and guts and hammering, then they could show the UFC then. But if they want to see a spectacular fight with the best technical fighter, then show Rigondeaux. Rigondeaux and Floyd Mayweather are the two best fighters in the world and they are both technically gifted.“
Rigondeaux is co-promoted by Caribe Promotions. If HBO is holding ground on shutting Rigondeaux out, then Hyde has no problem with walking across the street to Showtime. Top Rank does not have a business relationship with Showtime, and all of Top Rank’s major events are carried by HBO. Hyde says it’s quite possible, if Top Rank agrees, to have Caribe hold discussions with Showtime regarding their interest in making a fight that involves Rigondeaux.
Rigondeaux's Manager: H B O Is Making A Huge Mistake
By Rick Reeno
Gary Hyde, manager of WBO/WBA super bantamweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux (12-0, 8Kos), was very annoyed after reading some of the recently published comments regarding HBO’s position on his fighter. Rigondeaux’s promoter, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum, told ESPN that HBO is very resistant to showcasing Rigondeaux on their network.
“Every time I mention him, they throw up," Arum said. "So I have to figure out who I could put him in with."
Rigondeaux is coming off his most impressive win to date; an April twelve round decision over heavily favored Nonito Donaire. Hyde indicates that HBO placed a lot of pressure on Top Rank to make the fight between Donaire and Rigondeaux – and now they are rejecting the winner, Rigondeaux, while scheduling a November date for Donaire, who lost.
“Bob needs to start being proactive and get Rigondeaux into the proper fights. We've done our job. I'm the manager and I've got him with the best promoter in the world. The trainer has made him the best fighter under 140 in the world. Now it's up to Bob to deliver the fights, whether it's HBO or Showtime or whoever it needs to be with. He needs to do his job, it's not my job to promote the fighter, and I'm sure he will [do his job],” Hyde told BoxingScene.com.
“Rigondeaux is not going to do something where his head gets taken off. He's going to do what he needs to do to beat a fighter and that changes with every [opponent]. With Donaire, there was only one way to beat him and he did it. Bob Arum says he's having trouble getting Rigondeaux on HBO, but [HBO] wanted Rigondeaux for Donaire. He was Donaire's first live opponent in a year and a half and Rigo schooled him. And then after Rigo schooled him at only 12-0, then [HBO] says they don't want him. I think HBO is making a huge mistake.”
“Donaire was supposed to be this pound-for-pound great and Rigondeaux was just a 12-0 Cuban. And they don't want him because he won. Would they have wanted him more if he got knocked out? He fought the best fight of his career and they don't want him. HBO is making a big mistake. When Mayweather was being built on HBO, in those early fights, he was fighting bums. But Rigondeaux has fought six world championship fights in twelve fights....that’s unheard of.“
“If he fought the opponents that Donaire was fed last year, there wouldn't be any boos either because Rigondeaux would have demolished every one of them. Rigondeaux is put in with undefeated fighters, hungry fighters, pound-for-pound greats. He has had some very good competition for someone who is 12-0. He's still 12-0. If [HBO] wants to see someone with blood and guts and hammering, then they could show the UFC then. But if they want to see a spectacular fight with the best technical fighter, then show Rigondeaux. Rigondeaux and Floyd Mayweather are the two best fighters in the world and they are both technically gifted.“
Rigondeaux is co-promoted by Caribe Promotions. If HBO is holding ground on shutting Rigondeaux out, then Hyde has no problem with walking across the street to Showtime. Top Rank does not have a business relationship with Showtime, and all of Top Rank’s major events are carried by HBO. Hyde says it’s quite possible, if Top Rank agrees, to have Caribe hold discussions with Showtime regarding their interest in making a fight that involves Rigondeaux.
By Rick Reeno
Gary Hyde, manager of WBO/WBA super bantamweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux (12-0, 8Kos), was very annoyed after reading some of the recently published comments regarding HBO’s position on his fighter. Rigondeaux’s promoter, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum, told ESPN that HBO is very resistant to showcasing Rigondeaux on their network.
“Every time I mention him, they throw up," Arum said. "So I have to figure out who I could put him in with."
Rigondeaux is coming off his most impressive win to date; an April twelve round decision over heavily favored Nonito Donaire. Hyde indicates that HBO placed a lot of pressure on Top Rank to make the fight between Donaire and Rigondeaux – and now they are rejecting the winner, Rigondeaux, while scheduling a November date for Donaire, who lost.
“Bob needs to start being proactive and get Rigondeaux into the proper fights. We've done our job. I'm the manager and I've got him with the best promoter in the world. The trainer has made him the best fighter under 140 in the world. Now it's up to Bob to deliver the fights, whether it's HBO or Showtime or whoever it needs to be with. He needs to do his job, it's not my job to promote the fighter, and I'm sure he will [do his job],” Hyde told BoxingScene.com.
“Rigondeaux is not going to do something where his head gets taken off. He's going to do what he needs to do to beat a fighter and that changes with every [opponent]. With Donaire, there was only one way to beat him and he did it. Bob Arum says he's having trouble getting Rigondeaux on HBO, but [HBO] wanted Rigondeaux for Donaire. He was Donaire's first live opponent in a year and a half and Rigo schooled him. And then after Rigo schooled him at only 12-0, then [HBO] says they don't want him. I think HBO is making a huge mistake.”
“Donaire was supposed to be this pound-for-pound great and Rigondeaux was just a 12-0 Cuban. And they don't want him because he won. Would they have wanted him more if he got knocked out? He fought the best fight of his career and they don't want him. HBO is making a big mistake. When Mayweather was being built on HBO, in those early fights, he was fighting bums. But Rigondeaux has fought six world championship fights in twelve fights....that’s unheard of.“
“If he fought the opponents that Donaire was fed last year, there wouldn't be any boos either because Rigondeaux would have demolished every one of them. Rigondeaux is put in with undefeated fighters, hungry fighters, pound-for-pound greats. He has had some very good competition for someone who is 12-0. He's still 12-0. If [HBO] wants to see someone with blood and guts and hammering, then they could show the UFC then. But if they want to see a spectacular fight with the best technical fighter, then show Rigondeaux. Rigondeaux and Floyd Mayweather are the two best fighters in the world and they are both technically gifted.“
Rigondeaux is co-promoted by Caribe Promotions. If HBO is holding ground on shutting Rigondeaux out, then Hyde has no problem with walking across the street to Showtime. Top Rank does not have a business relationship with Showtime, and all of Top Rank’s major events are carried by HBO. Hyde says it’s quite possible, if Top Rank agrees, to have Caribe hold discussions with Showtime regarding their interest in making a fight that involves Rigondeaux.
Robert Guerrero wants Victor Ortiz next
July 13th, 2013 | Post Comment -18 Comments
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victor ortiz robert guerrero By Allan Fox: Former two division world champion Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero (31-2-1, 18 KO’s) says he wants to face former WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz (29-4-2, 22 KO’s) next if he’s open to taking the fight. Guerrero is hoping to use a victory over the inactive Ortiz to catapult him to another shot against Floyd Mayweather Jr. or a fight against one of the other world champions at 147.
The chances of Guerrero ever getting another fight against Mayweather are less than zero. Guerrero had his shot, he lost, and the fight didn’t bring in big bank for Mayweather. It’s over for Guerrero as far as Mayweather goes.
Guerrero said to RingTV “I want to fight Victor Ortiz, and that fight can be made since we both have the same promoter. I think that’s a fight that fans would want to see. If not him, then one of the champions at 147…I want a rematch [with Mayweather] once I earn it.”
At this point it’s probably not realistic for Guerrero to get a fight against Ortiz either. He’s lost his last two fights, and he’s been out of action since June of last year after breaking his jaw in two places in a 9th round stoppage loss to Josesito Lopez. Ortiz is expected to be back later this year against a still to be determined opponent, but it’s definitely not going to be against Guerrero in his first fight back coming off of the injury.
That would be a dumb move. Golden Boy Promotions won’t let that happen and neither will Ortiz’s adviser Al Haymon. When Ortiz does return, and it seems like he’s not in a hurry to get back in the ring fight now, it won’t be against a live body.
They’re likely to put him in with a fairly soft opponent so that Ortiz can get the rust out of his system and not be in a situation where he’s taking a huge risk. An active Ortiz would likely beat Guerrero as long as he stayed off the ropes and kept the action in the center of the ring, but it still wouldn’t be an easy fight for him because he would have to go the distance to beat him. Guerrero’s chin is too good for Ortiz to stop him.
July 13th, 2013 | Post Comment -18 Comments
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victor ortiz robert guerrero By Allan Fox: Former two division world champion Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero (31-2-1, 18 KO’s) says he wants to face former WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz (29-4-2, 22 KO’s) next if he’s open to taking the fight. Guerrero is hoping to use a victory over the inactive Ortiz to catapult him to another shot against Floyd Mayweather Jr. or a fight against one of the other world champions at 147.
The chances of Guerrero ever getting another fight against Mayweather are less than zero. Guerrero had his shot, he lost, and the fight didn’t bring in big bank for Mayweather. It’s over for Guerrero as far as Mayweather goes.
Guerrero said to RingTV “I want to fight Victor Ortiz, and that fight can be made since we both have the same promoter. I think that’s a fight that fans would want to see. If not him, then one of the champions at 147…I want a rematch [with Mayweather] once I earn it.”
At this point it’s probably not realistic for Guerrero to get a fight against Ortiz either. He’s lost his last two fights, and he’s been out of action since June of last year after breaking his jaw in two places in a 9th round stoppage loss to Josesito Lopez. Ortiz is expected to be back later this year against a still to be determined opponent, but it’s definitely not going to be against Guerrero in his first fight back coming off of the injury.
That would be a dumb move. Golden Boy Promotions won’t let that happen and neither will Ortiz’s adviser Al Haymon. When Ortiz does return, and it seems like he’s not in a hurry to get back in the ring fight now, it won’t be against a live body.
They’re likely to put him in with a fairly soft opponent so that Ortiz can get the rust out of his system and not be in a situation where he’s taking a huge risk. An active Ortiz would likely beat Guerrero as long as he stayed off the ropes and kept the action in the center of the ring, but it still wouldn’t be an easy fight for him because he would have to go the distance to beat him. Guerrero’s chin is too good for Ortiz to stop him.
Fury to Haye: You’re going to swallow your teeth
July 12th, 2013 | Post Comment -62 Comments
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Fury Haye Fury vs. Haye tyson fury david haye By Scott Gilfoid: Unbeaten Tyson Fury (21-0, 15 KO’s) is promising to give David Haye (26-2, 24 KO’s) a real beating on September 28th when they face each other at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England, and Fury sees Haye possibly swallowing some teeth in the process of getting knocked out.
Fury flat out told Haye what his plan is to try and beat him in this fight by going straight at him from round 1 and turning the fight into a war. Haye remains skeptical that Fury will do that, as he sees him doing the opposite of whatever he says he’ll do. I’m not so certain that Fury has any other way of fighting but to go to war with Haye.
I mean, have you ever seen Fury out-box anyone? I haven’t. He has a terrible jab and he stands at medium or close range to his opponents and outworks them with slapping shots. It’s never pretty, but it’s been effective against the poor opposition Fury’s been facing during his four year pro career.
Fury said to Sky Ringside “You’re going to swallow your teeth against me, guy…I’m going to chop him off and rip his body to bits…I’m going to lean all over him…he can run but he can’t hide…If you’re in front of me you’re in trouble…I’m going to grind him down until he acts like he did against [Carl] Thompson. If he did it once he’ll always do it again.”
Well, if Fury fights anything like he did in his two fights against John McDermott and his recent fight against Steve Cunningham, he needn’t worry about taking Haye deep, because he won’t last long enough to get Haye to that point.
Cunningham and McDermott couldn’t miss Fury with their right hands. I think they’d have hit Fury even with their eyes closed because seemed incapable of blocking or getting out of the way of any right hand shots from those guys. Against Haye, Fury is going to be getting hit an awful lot, especially if he’s serious about wanting to go directly after him.
July 12th, 2013 | Post Comment -62 Comments
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Fury Haye Fury vs. Haye tyson fury david haye By Scott Gilfoid: Unbeaten Tyson Fury (21-0, 15 KO’s) is promising to give David Haye (26-2, 24 KO’s) a real beating on September 28th when they face each other at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England, and Fury sees Haye possibly swallowing some teeth in the process of getting knocked out.
Fury flat out told Haye what his plan is to try and beat him in this fight by going straight at him from round 1 and turning the fight into a war. Haye remains skeptical that Fury will do that, as he sees him doing the opposite of whatever he says he’ll do. I’m not so certain that Fury has any other way of fighting but to go to war with Haye.
I mean, have you ever seen Fury out-box anyone? I haven’t. He has a terrible jab and he stands at medium or close range to his opponents and outworks them with slapping shots. It’s never pretty, but it’s been effective against the poor opposition Fury’s been facing during his four year pro career.
Fury said to Sky Ringside “You’re going to swallow your teeth against me, guy…I’m going to chop him off and rip his body to bits…I’m going to lean all over him…he can run but he can’t hide…If you’re in front of me you’re in trouble…I’m going to grind him down until he acts like he did against [Carl] Thompson. If he did it once he’ll always do it again.”
Well, if Fury fights anything like he did in his two fights against John McDermott and his recent fight against Steve Cunningham, he needn’t worry about taking Haye deep, because he won’t last long enough to get Haye to that point.
Cunningham and McDermott couldn’t miss Fury with their right hands. I think they’d have hit Fury even with their eyes closed because seemed incapable of blocking or getting out of the way of any right hand shots from those guys. Against Haye, Fury is going to be getting hit an awful lot, especially if he’s serious about wanting to go directly after him.
DANNY GARCIA AGREES TO FACE LUCAS MATTHYSSE ON UNDERCARD OF MAYWEATHER VS. CANELO
By Ben Thompson | July 11, 2013
Sources close to the information have informed us that WBC & WBA jr. welterweight champion Danny Garcia has agreed to terms to face top jr. welterweight contender Lucas Matthysse. According to our sources, the bout will take place on the undercard of the highly-anticipated September 14 showdown between undefeated pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather and undefeated jr. middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. "Danny Garcia was adamant about getting the fight done, so it got done," one source commented.
Be sure to check back soon as more details unfold.
[UPDATE] Although Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer is telling other reporters that there are "still some open issues to close", sources from BOTH camps tell us that BOTH fighters have indeed agreed to terms. In fact, according to one source, the money had already been agreed to and the ONLY issue that was holding up the fight was the matter of drug testing. Though we're unsure at this point what exactly was agreed upon, we're told that drug testing is no longer an issue and Schaefer will be "officially" announcing the fight some time next week.
By Ben Thompson | July 11, 2013
Sources close to the information have informed us that WBC & WBA jr. welterweight champion Danny Garcia has agreed to terms to face top jr. welterweight contender Lucas Matthysse. According to our sources, the bout will take place on the undercard of the highly-anticipated September 14 showdown between undefeated pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather and undefeated jr. middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. "Danny Garcia was adamant about getting the fight done, so it got done," one source commented.
Be sure to check back soon as more details unfold.
[UPDATE] Although Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer is telling other reporters that there are "still some open issues to close", sources from BOTH camps tell us that BOTH fighters have indeed agreed to terms. In fact, according to one source, the money had already been agreed to and the ONLY issue that was holding up the fight was the matter of drug testing. Though we're unsure at this point what exactly was agreed upon, we're told that drug testing is no longer an issue and Schaefer will be "officially" announcing the fight some time next week.
