merce77's Classic Boxing Thread, tape them hands up before you enter!!!!

[merce77]

Jose Canseco may be known for — among other things — knocking balls out of the park. But Saturday, he couldn't help but be a victim of a knockout of a different kind.

Canseco KO'd Photos: Vai Sikahema KO'd Jose Canseco in a celebrity boxing match Saturday. See how it went down right here. The 6-foot-4 ex-slugger was KO'd by former Philadelphia Eagles kick returner, 5-foot-9 Vai Sikahema, in the first round of their celebrity boxing match in Atlantic City, according to a report by the Press of Atlantic City.

Sikahema, who is also a sportscaster, is no stranger to the ring. He has had more than 80 fights as an amateur boxer, according to the report, while Canseco claimed to have a background in martial arts.

"When you step inside the square circle," Sikahema said, according to the Press, "don't ever think that your size is going to matter because in Philadelphia, we will chop you down."

Sikahema knocked Canseco down twice — once with a left hook, and the second after a flurry of punches — as the bout was called before the end of the first round.

"The only thing that surprised me was that it didn't end in the first 30 seconds," Sikahema said.

Sikahema donated $5,000 of his winnings to the family of a slain Philadelphia police officer, who was shot and killed in May.

 

[Ready2Rumble82]

I don't know man, this Chavez Jr. kid just doesn't convince me. Plus he keeps fighting dudes no one has even heard of and padding his record. I think I've seen about 5 of this kids fights and he's already 36-0?!?!? I think he has tools, power and a strong build but I've never seen him in against stiff comp and Ive rarely ever seen him use his jab. The jury is still out on this dude, at least to me.undefeated.

Nah, it's not just you Merce. The general consensus is that EVERYONE is getting tired of him feasting of unproven civil servants from the midwest. 36 fights and shit to show for it. I mean really, in his 185th fight is he going to step up and fight cosme rivera? People feel like it's time for this kid to shit or get off the pot.

 

[Ready2Rumble82]

Chavez Jr. to retire?

By Jose Reyes

After Julio Cesar Chavez Jr's controversial split decision win over Matt Vanda on Saturday night, Junior dropped the bombshell that he's considering hanging up his gloves for good. "The people wanted me to score a knockout but I could not," Chavez Jr. told TV AZTECA. "The people are very, very discontented with the result (this as Julio Sr is being booed when trying to calm down the crowd) and what can I tell you? What can I tell you as a fighter? Everything is just very sad....because of the fight....I don't know what to do. I don't know what I will do. I need to think about it real hard. I am considering retirement."
Meanwhile, Julio Sr. lashed out at unruly fans who booed and threw things into the ring after the controversial decision was announced. "It's a group of drunks," said the Mexican legend. "I don't like excuses, but my son made a super human effort, he fought sick and wanted to cancel the fight. The doctor gave him a shot because he had a fever after the weigh-in," he said.

 

[Ready2Rumble82]

Hatton to KO trainer?

IBO light welter titleholder Ricky Hatton may jettison long time trainer Billy Graham, according to the Manchester Evening News. Hatton's brother Matthew Hatton has recently left Graham and moved to another gym, and 'The Hitman' has been non-committal on who will train him for his November 22 fight with Paulie Malignaggi in Las Vegas. "I will sit down with Matthew and my dad and have a good chat about it," said Hatton. "I will take my time and make a decision, and should be in a position to say something on it in a week or so."

 

[merce77]

Chavez Jr. to retire?

By Jose Reyes

After Julio Cesar Chavez Jr's controversial split decision win over Matt Vanda on Saturday night, Junior dropped the bombshell that he's considering hanging up his gloves for good. "The people wanted me to score a knockout but I could not," Chavez Jr. told TV AZTECA. "The people are very, very discontented with the result (this as Julio Sr is being booed when trying to calm down the crowd) and what can I tell you? What can I tell you as a fighter? Everything is just very sad....because of the fight....I don't know what to do. I don't know what I will do. I need to think about it real hard. I am considering retirement."
Meanwhile, Julio Sr. lashed out at unruly fans who booed and threw things into the ring after the controversial decision was announced. "It's a group of drunks," said the Mexican legend. "I don't like excuses, but my son made a super human effort, he fought sick and wanted to cancel the fight. The doctor gave him a shot because he had a fever after the weigh-in," he said.

Yup, he must be saying to himself if Vanda gave him this type of trouble, what's gonna happen when he fights Rivera or another good fighter. As for his father making excuses, it's not surprising, Julio was a fuckin crybaby in and out of the ring, that's why Oscar will forever be my dude, just for bustin up Chavez Sr. like he did after the old man wouldn't give him any respect. Dude got a lot of gifts as a fighter and it sounds like his son got one against Vanda. Retirement?!?!? I think this kids spirit is made of paper mache.

 

[merce77]

Hatton to KO trainer?

IBO light welter titleholder Ricky Hatton may jettison long time trainer Billy Graham, according to the Manchester Evening News. Hatton's brother Matthew Hatton has recently left Graham and moved to another gym, and 'The Hitman' has been non-committal on who will train him for his November 22 fight with Paulie Malignaggi in Las Vegas. "I will sit down with Matthew and my dad and have a good chat about it," said Hatton. "I will take my time and make a decision, and should be in a position to say something on it in a week or so."

I wonder if it's business or something personal, I remember Ricky saying he would never fight without Graham in his corner, anyway, it won't help him against Pacman or De La Hoya.

 

[Ready2Rumble82]

Toney-Rahman: Loser retires

One and done. At least that is something both James Toney and Hasim Rahman will agree to. The loser of their scheduled heavyweight bout on Wednesday night should no longer be considered a prizefighter and should retire. The winner will prolong his career in a vulnerable heavyweight division and attempt to challenge one of the title holders. Both fighters will face off at the Pechanga Resort and Casino on Wednesday night in Temecula, CA in a 12 round bout for the NABO heavyweight title.

 

[Ready2Rumble82]

Raheem protests loss

Through his lawyer Stuart Campbell, world rated lightweight Zahir Raheem has filed an official protest of his July 5th stoppage loss to Ali Funeka. The bout was sanctioned by the IBF as a world title eliminator. The protest centers around what the Raheem camp says was a punch after the bell that was mishandled by referee Ernie Sharif. "I heard the bell and took my eye off of him for a split second and he hit me," said Raheem. "Even though I had been down before in the fight, that was the first time I was really hurt." Bobby Dobbs, who represented Raheem's promoter Tony Holden at ringside, added "When Zahir went down the referee acted very strangely. Instead of counting or waving the fight off, he sent Funeka to the neutral corner and started trying to help Raheem up. When Zahir got up and was still wobbling, he then waved off the fight. I think the referee may have been afraid to disqualify Funeka or penalize him because of the hostile environment of the crowd. He may have been worried about his safety." Raheem and his team are looking for the bout result to be changed to a no decision and an immediate rematch ordered within 60 days.

 

[Ready2Rumble82]

SANTOS WILLING TO MOVE UP FROM 154 POUNDS

Daniel Santos became a world titlist for the third time by defeating WBA 154-pound champion Joachim Alcine in Montreal on Friday night at Uniprix Stadium. The end came suddenly when Santos landed a left hand in the sixth round that left the champion sprawled on the canvas where he was counted out by the referee at 2:10 into the round. The Puerto Rican Santos (32-3-1 with 23 KOs), an Olympic Games bronze-medal winner in 1996 who defeated Antonio Margarito and “Yory Boy” Campas while claiming the WBO welterweight and junior middleweight titles, hopes this victory will propel him to greater heights. “In the end my experience took me to victory,” Santos said, “I do not believe there is anything I cannot achieve in the ring when I am prepared and focused, which I am right now. My goal is to unify the division. I have earned the right to fight in elite, top-level matches. If a fighter like Oscar De La Hoya wants to fight, I’m ready. If a fighter at 160 pounds like Kelly Pavlik or Jermain Taylor wants to fight, I’m ready.”

 

[Ready2Rumble82]

Random RUMOR:

But if Zab gets by Clottey in his next fight he could be in the running as an opponent for DLH's final fight.

 

[merce77]

Random RUMOR:

But if Zab gets by Clottey in his next fight he could be in the running as an opponent for DLH's final fight.

Say word, if that is true it could mean one last shot at fame and fortune for Zab.

 

[Ready2Rumble82]

WBC orders Soto-Lorenzo 2

Regarding the WBC interim super featherweight world championship fight between Humberto Soto and Francisco Lorenzo, the WBC Board of Governors has voted for:
1. The World Boxing Council officially confirms its decision of NO CONTEST, which was rendered at ringside on June 28.
2. Soto and Lorenzo must fight again, after the time that Lorenzo’s medical suspension by the Nevada Boxing Commission’s medical board has ended on December 26, 2008, with an updated thorough medical examination of Lorenzo, and the commission’s approval for him to fight.
3. Due to the length of Lorenzo’s medical suspension, Soto will be approved to fight for the title if that fight is before the end of October, which is about 60 days before the end of Lorenzo’s suspension.
4. Lorenzo is being fined $2,000 for his unsportsmanlike actions in the ring which were successful in influencing the referee’s decision. The $2,000 fine will be donated to a children’s hospital in the Dominican Republic, the home of Lorenzo, with the donation handled directly and personally by the Dominican Boxing Federation on behalf of the WBC.
5. The present double WBC world champion at lightweight and super featherweight, Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines, must announce by July 28 which title he has decided to keep. If he decides to relinquish the lightweight division title and keep the super featherweight title, Soto must fight Pacquiao for the WBC super featherweight world title, with Lorenzo fighting the winner.

 

[merce77]

WBC orders Soto-Lorenzo 2

Regarding the WBC interim super featherweight world championship fight between Humberto Soto and Francisco Lorenzo, the WBC Board of Governors has voted for:
1. The World Boxing Council officially confirms its decision of NO CONTEST, which was rendered at ringside on June 28.
2. Soto and Lorenzo must fight again, after the time that Lorenzo’s medical suspension by the Nevada Boxing Commission’s medical board has ended on December 26, 2008, with an updated thorough medical examination of Lorenzo, and the commission’s approval for him to fight.
3. Due to the length of Lorenzo’s medical suspension, Soto will be approved to fight for the title if that fight is before the end of October, which is about 60 days before the end of Lorenzo’s suspension.
4. Lorenzo is being fined $2,000 for his unsportsmanlike actions in the ring which were successful in influencing the referee’s decision. The $2,000 fine will be donated to a children’s hospital in the Dominican Republic, the home of Lorenzo, with the donation handled directly and personally by the Dominican Boxing Federation on behalf of the WBC.
5. The present double WBC world champion at lightweight and super featherweight, Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines, must announce by July 28 which title he has decided to keep. If he decides to relinquish the lightweight division title and keep the super featherweight title, Soto must fight Pacquiao for the WBC super featherweight world title, with Lorenzo fighting the winner.

Nice.

Especially the part about Lorenzo getting fined $2000 and having the fine donated to a childrens hospital.

 

[merce77]

Found this pic, had to share it...

 

[Ready2Rumble82]

LOL, i remember that shit.

 

[merce77]

Some ole school bloopers...LOL at the old lady with the shoe, that's classic

 

[merce77]

Some old school bloopers, lol at the old lady witht the shoe, I remember that classic

 

[merce77]

Damm, this shit came out twice?

 

[Ready2Rumble82]

Another classic.

 

[Ready2Rumble82]

Tarver-Dawson set for Oct 11

SHOWTIME Senior Vice President and General Manager, Sports and Event Programming Ken Hershman officially announced today that world champion Antonio "Magic Man" Tarver (27-4, 19 KOs) and undefeated "Bad" Chad Dawson (26-0, 17 KOs) will face off in a battle of light heavyweight kingpins on Saturday, Oct. 11 live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast). "There's been a ground-swell of anticipation for this fight for more than a year," said Hershman. "Two of the pound-for-pound best going toe-to-toe—this is what SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING is all about. Tarver-Dawson is yet another example of SHOWTIME delivering on our promise to televise the most meaningful and competitive match-ups in the sport."

 

[Ready2Rumble82]

Povetkin-Sykes Presser

Alexander Povetkin (15-0, 11 KOs) claimed he is taking one step at a time ahead of this weekend´s fight against Taurus Sykes. The 2004 Olympic gold medal winner faces “The Bull” in his home city of Chekhov, Russia on Saturday night. If Povetkin defeats his American opponent, he will be in for a showdown with IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. Povetkin became the IBF´s mandatory challenger in January after defeating Chris Byrd and Eddie Chambers in a four-way elimination tournament. However, right now his full focus is on Saturday´s meeting with Sykes. “There is a lot at stake for me,” Povetkin said at today´s press conference at the ITAR-TASS offices in Moscow. “I need to win to get the Klitschko fight. And I will allow nobody to take that away from me. A victory over Sykes is all that matters to me now.”

Povetkin revealed how much he is looking forward to the appearance in front of his home fans in Chekhov. “The whole preparation here has been a lot of fun. It is great to fight in front of my local fans in the Olympic Sports Palace. Fighting here is like a dream coming true for me.”The White Lion stated he will not take Sykes lightly. “I watched the tape of Sykes´ fight against Hasim Rahman,” he said. “He is a tough opponent and very uncomfortable to box.” Sykes (25-4, 7 KOs) is eager to make something happen himself. “I am happy to be here,” he stated. “But I am not just filling the void ahead of the Klitschko fight. I came here to win. And I am very confident I will do just that.”

 

[Ready2Rumble82]

Lee, Gibbs looking to rebound

Two fighters in need of a win collide Saturday night in Ireland. Local favorite Andy Lee (15-1, 12 KOs) returns against Willie Gibbs (20-3, 16 KOs) at the University Arena in Limerick. Lee was being touted as world championship material before his shocking loss to Brian Vera earlier this year. Gibbs has dropped consecutive bouts to Edison Miranda and Raymond Joval. "I could have taken an easier opponent but I don't think that would have been right," said Lee. "Limerick people know their sport and I wouldn't expect them to turn up and pay good money to see me have an easy night. They pay good money to see a good fight, and I think myself and Gibbs will certainly give them their money's worth." Lee and Gibbs meet tomorrow at a 1PM head to head press conference and public workout at the Parkway Shopping Centre, Limerick.

 

[Ready2Rumble82]

Maskaev in Red Square bout?

Rumor has it that former WBC heavyweight champion Oleg Maskaev (34-6, 26 KOs) will be back into the ring on September 6. The Big ‘O’ is slated to fight American journeyman Robert Hawkins (23-11, 7 KOs) for the second time in his pro career during a spectacular show labeled ‘Stars of the Ring’ on Moscow City Day. An event, which will be organized by the Yuri Fedorov Sports Lab promotional company, is rumored to feature a good share of the best Russian prizefighters and young amateur prospects. The ring for the evening will be installed directly at Red Square and an approximate number of 25000 spectators is expected to visit the show thanks to a free entrance suggested. WBC #6 and IBF #7 Maskaev was the first man to stop Hawkins inside the distance. Thirteen years ago, the Russian heavyweight scored a spectacular fourth-round kayo of then-undefeated (3-0) Hawkins. Despite eleven losses to his ledger the American boxer was knocked out only once more during his 14-year long career in the paid ranks.

 

[Ready2Rumble82]

Calzaghe vacates WBO title

Joe Calzaghe will not be defending his WBO super middleweight title for a record 22nd time. The WBO has now called a purse bid for a clash between #1 rated Karoly Balzsay (19-0, 14 KOs) and #2 Jean Pascal (21-0, 14 KOs), scheduled for July 22 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Minimum bid is $300,000.

 

[Ready2Rumble82]

Diaz-Rodriguez Presser
Battle for the USBA title on ESPN2 Wednesday Night Fights

Both Oscar Diaz and Delvin Rodriguez addressed the media yesterday in their final press conference before their much anticipated showdown for the vacant USBA welterweight championship that will take place this Wednesday at the Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio, TX. The Diaz-Rodriguez contest - which will be televised as the main event of this week's ESPN2 "Wednesday Night Fights" - has had fans and insiders buzzing since the fight was first announced. Even ESPN commentator Teddy Atlas, by his own admission, is excited about this matchup. "This should be a good one. That's good for me. And more importantly, it's good for the fans," stated Atlas.

 

[merce77]

Nice, thanks Ready, you stay keepin us informed bruh.

 

[Ready2Rumble82]

Maskaev fight confirmed

Sources inside the team of former WBC heavyweight champion Oleg Maskaev have confirmed that Maskaev will return to the ring on Saturday September 6th to face Robert Hawkins in a rematch of a fight from 1995. According to the source contracts for the fight were signed in the last day or so. The fight will take place in the Red Square in Moscow, Russia. No television networks have been set one way or the other. "Hawkins comes with artillery and he comes to rumble," said a source inside Maskaev's camp. Maskaev (34-6, 26 KO's) and Hawkins (23-11, 7 KO's) last fought over a decade ago in Pennsylvania with Maskaev coming out the winner via knockout. Hawkins has fought a who's who of heavyweights since then but has only been stopped one time subsequently. As for a rumored showdown between Maskaev and rising cruiserweight champ David Haye, team Maskaev says they have only been approached one time about the fight and haven't heard back from Haye's representatives since. For the WBC #6 and IBF #7 ranked Maskaev the Hawkins fight will mark his first fight since losing his belt to Samuel Peter in Cancun, Mexico in March.

 

[Ready2Rumble82]

DiBella inks Nguyen

DiBella Entertainment has inked featherweight Dat "Dat Be Dat" Nguyen (12-1, 6 KO's), who will be featured on the August 6 "Broadway Boxing" card at B.B. King Blues Club (237 West 42nd Street) in the heart of Times Square. "I am very excited to be co-promoting Dat with Richie Cappiello," said DiBella Entertainment head Lou DiBella. "He brings a ton of charisma coupled with great skill into the ring and I am happy to showcase his talents. We hope the Vietnamese community of New York can come out and support Dat at B.B. King's on August 6." Nguyen is trained by James "Buddy" McGirt in Vero Beach, Florida where Nguyen now lives. Tickets are priced at $160, $100 and $60 (standing room only). Due to the intimate size of the venue, only 550 seats are available. 200 are already sold. Call 212-947-2577.

 

[Ready2Rumble82]

Nice, thanks Ready, you stay keepin us informed bruh.

I got ya bruh.

 

[Ready2Rumble82]

Toney-Rahman Weigh-In

Toney 226, Rahman 244


James "Lights Out" Toney (70-6-3, 43 KOs) looked to be in good shape for Wednesday night's "Last Chance" showdown against Hasim "The Rock" Rahman (45-6-2, 36 KOs) at the Pechanga Resort in Temecula, California. Toney weighed 226, his lowest weight since 2003. Rahman weighed 244.

James Toney 226 vs. Hasim Rahman 244
NABO Heavyweight Championship
Francisco Santana 151.5 vs. Alejandro Bogarin 153.5
Rico Ramos 121 vs. Jonathan Velardez 120
Mike Dallas Jr. 144 vs. Artemio Reyes Jr. 142.5
Juan Angel Zavala 130 vs. Carlos Herrera 131.5
Marcus Dickerson 207 vs. Helaman Olguin 234
Venue: Pechanga Resort, Temecula, Calif.
Promoter: Goossen Tutor
TV: FSN

 

[merce77]

Toney-Rahman Weigh-In

Toney 226, Rahman 244


James "Lights Out" Toney (70-6-3, 43 KOs) looked to be in good shape for Wednesday night's "Last Chance" showdown against Hasim "The Rock" Rahman (45-6-2, 36 KOs) at the Pechanga Resort in Temecula, California. Toney weighed 226, his lowest weight since 2003. Rahman weighed 244.

James Toney 226 vs. Hasim Rahman 244
NABO Heavyweight Championship
Francisco Santana 151.5 vs. Alejandro Bogarin 153.5
Rico Ramos 121 vs. Jonathan Velardez 120
Mike Dallas Jr. 144 vs. Artemio Reyes Jr. 142.5
Juan Angel Zavala 130 vs. Carlos Herrera 131.5
Marcus Dickerson 207 vs. Helaman Olguin 234
Venue: Pechanga Resort, Temecula, Calif.
Promoter: Goossen Tutor
TV: FSN

Cool, I was hoping this would be televised, I wanna see how "Lights Out" looks at 39, he was always my favorite fighter growing up.

 

[tp2001]

Random RUMOR:

But if Zab gets by Clottey in his next fight he could be in the running as an opponent for DLH's final fight.

WTF

No way, man...If that happens, I might lose some respect for him...I don't think he has done anything to fight DLH (as much as I don't like him) and he owes Mosley a fight.

The reason that I would see him as a candidate is that he would have a belt on the line against Oscar...To me, if DLH ain't fightin Forrest, Winky, or Cotto/Margarito, then it's not an interesting fight to me...

 

[merce77]

WTF

No way, man...If that happens, I might lose some respect for him...I don't think he has done anything to fight DLH (as much as I don't like him) and he owes Mosley a fight.

The reason that I would see him as a candidate is that he would have a belt on the line against Oscar...To me, if DLH ain't fightin Forrest, Winky, or Cotto/Margarito, then it's not an interesting fight to me...

I hear you, Zab really hasn't earned a shot at Oscar, if anything, I'd rather see Oscar/Mosley III. Winky, as good as he is, is too big now and too boring for Oscar to want to fight, Forrest is too old and looked like shit in his last bout, only two dudes other than Shane will have earned a shot and that's Cotto or Margarito. Not Hatton, Judah or anyone else has earned a shot. So Rahman/Toney is tonite right? Who ya'll got? If my man Lights Out looks rejuvenated he'll take him, but if he looks old, he should call it quits.

 

[Ready2Rumble82]

WTF

No way, man...If that happens, I might lose some respect for him...I don't think he has done anything to fight DLH (as much as I don't like him) and he owes Mosley a fight.

The reason that I would see him as a candidate is that he would have a belt on the line against Oscar...To me, if DLH ain't fightin Forrest, Winky, or Cotto/Margarito, then it's not an interesting fight to me...

While I agree that Zab hasn't done anything as of late to warrant a fight with DLH, I have to disagree that he owes Mosley a fight. When he had to pull out of his fight with Shane him and his team did all they could to secure another date for the fight with Shane. It's was Mosley's manager/wife that shot down any chance of that, not Zab.

Forrest doesn't bring a title to the table, so you can pretty much count that out. Sergio Mora has a far better chance of landing the fight. Winky is far too big to fight at welterweight. And the only thing stopping a fight with the winner of Cotto/Margarito is the fact that Oscar and Arum constantly get into it. So the only other viable PPV option is Zab, whether he deserves it or not.

 

[Ready2Rumble82]

Rodriguez, Diaz make weight

Both Delvin Rodriguez and Oscar Diaz intially came in overweight. Rodriguez weighed 148 and Diaz was 147 3/4. Both were given an hour to lose the additional weight. After only about 30 minutes, both fighters came back and stepped on the scale and were exactly 147 pounds.

Delvin Rodriguez 147 vs. Oscar Diaz 147
(USBA welterweight championship)
Terrance Cauthen 147 vs. Alexis Camacho 147
Felix Cora Jr. 199 vs. Zack Page 201.75
Raul Tovar 141 vs. Marcus Brashears 141
Eric Morin 116.5 vs. Julio Valadez 118
Rudy DeLaCruz 112 vs. Joseph Rios 112
Venue: Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas
Promoter: Star Boxing
TV: ESPN
Tickets: (210) 224-9600