Timothy Bradley Defeats Junior Witter for the WBC Light Welterweight Title! |
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Homework pays off for Timothy Bradley (timesonline.com 5.12.08)
"My team and I came up with a strategy, a masterplan," Bradley, 24, said. "The smart plan was to come out and be patient, not rush him. He was expecting me to come forward, because I always come forward in my fights, throwing a lot of punches. But I can box and brawl too. (full blog)
Gamboa set for next big step (SunSentinal 5.11.08)
Yuriorkis Gamboa spent Friday catching up with old friends from Cuba at the Pan American Judo Tournament and Saturday at Padron Cigars, one of his favorite haunts in Little Havana before he leaves Tuesday for one of the biggest fights in his young pro career. (full story)
If You're Watching HBO On May 17th, Yuri In For A Treat (eastsideboxing.com 5.7.08)
Despite having professionally debuted in April of last year, Yuriorkis Gamboa, the most impressive member of a trio consisting of Cuban defectors (and 2004 Olympic Gold Medalists), is making a solid case in being the most accomplished fighter to come out of Athens four years ago. (full story)
TARVER vs WOODS *
DAWSON vs JOHNSON
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TARVER vs WOODSPOST FIGHT CLIPS
Tampa's Tarver Claims IBF Title (tampabay.com 4/13/08)
Tarver Scores Unanimous Decision over Woods (theledger.com 4.13.08)
DAWSON vs JOHNSON-POST FIGHT CLIPS
TARVER TALKS WHILE DAWSON IMPRESSES (yahoosports.com 4.13.08)" Few who witnessed both fights would have much confidence that Tarver could remain out of the reach of the lightnig-quick Dawson in the same way that the lumbering Woods allowed him to... "
Dawson Downs Johson to Retain WBC Title (thesportsnetwork 4.13.08)
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GARY SHAW PRODUCTIONS IS EXCLUSIVE U.S. PROMOTER FOR ARENA BOX-PROMOTION 2004 Cuban Olympic Gold Medallists
Solis and Gamboa to be Featured on May 17 U.S. Card
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New Doors Open for Timothy Bradley (fightbeat.com 5.9.08)
Timothy Bradley – In Search Of a Belt and Respect, Not Necessarily In That Order (maxboxing.com 5.08.08)
MARQUEZ vs VAZQUEZ III
INSTANT CLASSIC!
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(sandiegotimes.com 3.3.08) As it turned out, Vazquez-Marquez III was as fiery as I and II had been, which the fighters split, Vazquez retiring in the seventh round in I when he was unable to breathe because of a shattered nose, then stopping Marquez in the sixth round in II. (full story)
Casal earns knockout win (niagaragazette 3.2.08)
The Israel Vazquez-Rafael Marquez fight might have been the most talked about, but it was Nick Casal’s effort in the final bout of Saturday’s ShoBox card that was perhaps most convincing. (full story)
Casal set to get back on track (niagaragazette 2.29.08) He actually feels stronger and faster, he said. "This is naturally more my weight and I think I'm much better at this weight. My knockout ratio is a lot better at this weight, too."
Casal describes Wayka as "durable" and a guy that comes right at you, but believes he certainly has the upper hand. (full story)
Chad Dawson vs Glen Johnson
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Chad Dawson visits Mexico! See the interview
Glen Johnson has been approved by the WBC to fight Chad Dawson for the World Title. More details coming soon!
Glen Johnson gearing up for Chad Dawson (boxingtalk.com 1.15.08) Former light heavyweight champion, Glen Johnson sat down with boxingtalk and discussed his big upcoming fight against WBC light heavyweight Champion "Bad" Chad Dawson. This fight is scheduled to take place on April 12th on Showtime. (full story)
WBC Purse Bid Results: Casa, Dawson, Virchis (boxingscene.com 1.14.08) Light flyweight: Omar Niño vs. Juanito Rubillar, final elimination.
Gary Shaw Promotions presented a bid, which will be sent to the WBC Board for approval, according to the purse offer rules, as it seems to be under the expected limits.
Chad Dawson Vows To Make His Mark (boxingscene.com 1.9.08)
Not even Glen Johnson vowing to knock him out was enough to get undefeated light heavyweight "Awesome" Chad Dawson to deviate from his normal script.
The Real Light Heavyweight Fights Begin in 08 (boxingscene.com 1.7.08)
Chad Dawson has been calling out all of the top light heavyweights ever since he moved up from the super middleweight division two years ago.
DARCHINYAN Stops CATUBAY
October 20 in Sydney, Australia
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Vic
"The Raging Bull" Darchinyan
IBO/IBF Australian Super Flyweight Champ! |
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Darchinyan chops down Catubay! (fightnews.com 10.20.07) The Australian based Armenian found the range for his solid right and let hands that rocked the import several times in rounds two three and four. Catubay was dropped in round seven and in trouble round ten but managed to survive the round.The Filipino was down again in round eleven and at 2 minutes 3 seconds of round twelve referee Garry Dean crowned Darchinyan.
Darchinyan stops Catubay, wants Donaire rematch (secondsout.com 10.20.07)
Two-time flyweight world champion Vic “Raging Bull” Darchinyan added the vacant IBO junior bantamweight boxing world title to his collection with a 12th round TKO stoppage win over Federico Catubay on Saturday night at the Auburn RSL in Sydney, Australia. (full story)
Vic Darchinyan to Face Federico Catubay (boxingscene.com 8.18.07) Australia’s cocky Vic Darchinyan who suffered a stunning fifth round knockout against Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire last month is looking to avenge that embarrassing loss by fighting for the vacant IBO super flyweight title against former RP flyweight champion Federico Catubay. (full story)
READ MORE ON DARCHINYAN (full story)