(Towel being thrown in.)
In honor of Shane's historic victory, here is one of my favorite Shane Mosley knockouts:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHoTb_oXgvE
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(Towel being thrown in.)
In honor of Shane's historic victory, here is one of my favorite Shane Mosley knockouts:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHoTb_oXgvE
I couldn't watch this live because I had to watch figure skating with my mom and I messed up the DVR! (I like figure skating, though, and the girl I like won.)
Anyway, this was just awesome and I hate that we didn't see the fight unspoiled because it's really surprising given their performances in their respective last fights.
The technique isn't the same, of course, but Mosley reminded me of Tyson with his aggression against a bigger man, clubbing right hands, and black-on-black ring attire. His footwear even looked lower than usual.
Trinidad got lots of flak after accusations from Team Hopkins of illegal wrappings and, ultimately, there wasn't any evidence of wrongdoing. In Marg's case, the "plaster" has been collected and he might get hit with formal punishment to go with public condemnation.
Anyway, this was just awesome and I hate that we didn't see the fight unspoiled because it's really surprising given their performances in their respective last fights.
The technique isn't the same, of course, but Mosley reminded me of Tyson with his aggression against a bigger man, clubbing right hands, and black-on-black ring attire. His footwear even looked lower than usual.
I felt bad for him (kinda) because he tries to sit ringside composed and mindful of those around him who have vested interests in the fighters like family and fellow promoters. And he had to sit right next to Hopkins who had no problems standing up throughout the fight shouting instructions at Mosley. He was pretty much in Arum's lap at points to follow the action. And then he bolted over Arum across everyone in the front row and to the ring on the knockdown before the end of round 8. Richard Schaeffer looked a little embarrassed trying to call him back. (To be fair, Margarito was done at that point.)kobashi100 said:Mosley was awesome. Brilliant hand speed, Bob Arum looked pissed!!
Yah, his reputation took two real big hits last night. The illusion of indestructibility comes off as his iron chin was cracked and the now the credibility of his previous wins comes under scrutiny.gollumsluvslave said:
Trinidad got lots of flak after accusations from Team Hopkins of illegal wrappings and, ultimately, there wasn't any evidence of wrongdoing. In Marg's case, the "plaster" has been collected and he might get hit with formal punishment to go with public condemnation.
gollumsluvslave
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I think between this fight and the Cotto fight, Margarito's punch resistance must surely have suffered a ton.
I totally called that Mosley win. Margarito didn't look all that great against Cotto. Cotto was jumping from rope to rope that fight. He was trying some bizarro strategy and it didn't work against a competent aggressor. But against Mosley, Margarito simply didn't have the skill. He was out-classed by a superior opponent.
Also WTF?! @ Tyson / Holyfield rematch :lol
Also WTF?! @ Tyson / Holyfield rematch :lol
Quazar said:
Yup Kirkland's a good one, plus he's trained by my girl Ann Wolfe whose knockout of Vonda Ward I will NEVER forget... even if she doesn't acknowledge getting blasted on her own website.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h-hmcnlmrQ
24 second mark
gollumsluvslave
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http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=18591&more=1
Margarito has been 'temporarily' suspended pending investigation of the 'hardening' of his gauze wraps prior to the Mosley fight.
Although there is the 'innocent till proven guilty' mantra, it doesn't look good.
Margarito has been 'temporarily' suspended pending investigation of the 'hardening' of his gauze wraps prior to the Mosley fight.
Although there is the 'innocent till proven guilty' mantra, it doesn't look good.
gollumsluvslave
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It's an intriguing bout to be sure. Prior to the Malignaggie fight, I would have agreed with Manny that Hatton is one-dimensional, but he showed against Paullie that he can box, as well as brawl, bully and fight.
That said, I think that as long as Manny doesn't believe hsi own press too much and doesn't let the DLH victory make him complacent, he will be too fast for Hatton.
Ricky will need to use as much smarts to get Pacman backed up and onto the ropes as much as possible.
And REALLY work the body shots.
Spider Silva
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Thought I would bump the thread with news that Joe Calzaghe retired:
http://www.cbssports.com/boxing/story/11344401
Boxing loses another legitimate contender, at least he got a couple paydays out of it at the end.
Also I meant to comment on the Friday Night Fight last week between Urango and Ngoudjo. It was one of the more crazier fights I've seen period. Ngoudjo was in front of the hometown crowd in Montreal, and Teddy Atlas has the fight fairly even throughout the fight although Urango barely ahead, but the cards were willdy in favor of Urango, and all over the place, and before they announced the decision it sounded like it may have been another Montreal screwjob. Also this moment in the 10th round was ridiculous and unbelievable:
http://www.cbssports.com/boxing/story/11320225
That was crazy. ESPN was ready to cut to commercial immediately after the round like they usually do and the commentators were silent at the end of the round like they always do when they're anticipating the round over. After about 30 seconds they were like "this round is going really long." And it kept going. And going. The announcers were just in awe that something like that could happen. And it went on for over FIVE minutes.
Crazy shit, probably one of the better fights I've seen recently.
http://www.cbssports.com/boxing/story/11344401
Boxing loses another legitimate contender, at least he got a couple paydays out of it at the end.
Also I meant to comment on the Friday Night Fight last week between Urango and Ngoudjo. It was one of the more crazier fights I've seen period. Ngoudjo was in front of the hometown crowd in Montreal, and Teddy Atlas has the fight fairly even throughout the fight although Urango barely ahead, but the cards were willdy in favor of Urango, and all over the place, and before they announced the decision it sounded like it may have been another Montreal screwjob. Also this moment in the 10th round was ridiculous and unbelievable:
http://www.cbssports.com/boxing/story/11320225
That was crazy. ESPN was ready to cut to commercial immediately after the round like they usually do and the commentators were silent at the end of the round like they always do when they're anticipating the round over. After about 30 seconds they were like "this round is going really long." And it kept going. And going. The announcers were just in awe that something like that could happen. And it went on for over FIVE minutes.
Crazy shit, probably one of the better fights I've seen recently.
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I'm sad that Calzaghe retired, but at the same time, I am disappointed that he didn't fight Chad Dawson.
I think that Dawson could have taken it, to be honest. He's great.
I think that Dawson could have taken it, to be honest. He's great.
TheCardPlayer
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Vic Darchinyan Vs Jorge Arce. I'm rooting for El Travieso. One of the most entertaining fighters I have ever seen. Not that Vic is sloppy himself, I just have a soft spot for Arce's style.
I think Ruslan Chagaev is fighting too.
I think Ruslan Chagaev is fighting too.
V.Darchiyan (c, 31-1-1, 25 KOs) vs. J.Arce (51-4-1, 39 KOs) - WBC, WBA, IBF superflyweight titles
Jorge Arce "Travieso" training like "Rocky" for Darchinyan (YouTube)
Darchinyan's New Sparring Partner (YouTube) - nice-looking girl IMO
I like Arce, too, and am rooting for him here, but I think this is just a bad time to be fighting Darchinyan. Against the unbeaten Vic that hadn't been KOed, I think Arce would've won, but now Darchinyan's punches are shorter, more compact while still retaining power. His defense is also better now. (It's not saying much, but still... ) Also, Vic's competition lately has been stronger in comparison.
I don't expect Arce to wilt under the pressure as Mijares did and he'll have good moments in the fight, but if Vic gets rolling, I just think Arce will find himself on the losing end of the exchanges. Hopefully, I'm wrong (I was very, very wrong about Mijares-Vic) and Arce gets in good to the body and eventually wears him down.
Arce-Hussein I is one my favorite fights ever and this fight, even with Darchinyan's awkwardness, won't be too far off stylistically. (Arce's fights almost always end up toe-to-toe brawls, regardless.) I hope it will be fun.
Darchinyan vs. Arce: Weigh In (YouTube)
TheCardPlayer
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Arce ended up in the hospital. I think that says it all. I hate to think what would have happened if he fought round 12. Damn.
Darchinyan is amazing. Congrats to him.
Darchinyan is amazing. Congrats to him.
Margarito's hearing before the California State Athletic Commission is today. He's represented by Daniel Petrocelli who is consistently referred to as "a big-time lawyer" by various sites.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2009/02/state-asks-for.html
EDIT: Tony's trainer just admitted culpability. I remember that in the wake of Margarito-Mosley, Arum said he knew that Margarito was not guilty of anything. When asked about Capetillo, he didn't answer definitively.
Antonio Margarito's trainer takes blame for hand-wrapping scandal
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2009/02/state-asks-for.html
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2009/02/inspector-marga.html
EDIT: Tony's trainer just admitted culpability. I remember that in the wake of Margarito-Mosley, Arum said he knew that Margarito was not guilty of anything. When asked about Capetillo, he didn't answer definitively.
Antonio Margarito's trainer takes blame for hand-wrapping scandal
TheCardPlayer
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Did I read that inspector's name right?
gollumsluvslave
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Firstly, got to express mixed feelings on Calzaghe retiring.
I'm glad in one way that he is getting out 'on top', but I wanted to see him take on Chad Dawson and win, or even better to give Hopkins a rematch and make it even more one-sided than the RJJ fight.
However, I've followed Joe since the Eubanks fight when he won the title (I was a HUGE Nigel Benn fan and wanted Joe to beat Eubanks by default :lol :lol )
His always humble and down-to-earth attitude won me over and I've supported him ever since. The only thing I'd have changed is he should have ditched Warren years earlier.
Cheers Joe!
Following JC's retirement it was nice to see both Chad Dawson and Jermain Taylor pay some respectful tributes to Calzaghe even though they were disappointed not to get a shot.
Unlike Carl Froch, whose bitter, sour grapes and constant bashing of Calzaghe is getting tiresome - Froch could have inherited a lot of Calzaghe's supporters and he is botching it up.
Secondly, it's looking like Froch vs Taylor is close to being agreed.
Thirdly, I hope against hope that Margarito is cleared guilt of any impropriety but it's not looking good.
I'm glad in one way that he is getting out 'on top', but I wanted to see him take on Chad Dawson and win, or even better to give Hopkins a rematch and make it even more one-sided than the RJJ fight.
However, I've followed Joe since the Eubanks fight when he won the title (I was a HUGE Nigel Benn fan and wanted Joe to beat Eubanks by default :lol :lol )
His always humble and down-to-earth attitude won me over and I've supported him ever since. The only thing I'd have changed is he should have ditched Warren years earlier.
Cheers Joe!
Following JC's retirement it was nice to see both Chad Dawson and Jermain Taylor pay some respectful tributes to Calzaghe even though they were disappointed not to get a shot.
Unlike Carl Froch, whose bitter, sour grapes and constant bashing of Calzaghe is getting tiresome - Froch could have inherited a lot of Calzaghe's supporters and he is botching it up.
Secondly, it's looking like Froch vs Taylor is close to being agreed.
Thirdly, I hope against hope that Margarito is cleared guilt of any impropriety but it's not looking good.
TheCardPlayer
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Froch is a moron and a pretty much garbage fighter. I hope Jermain knocks the shit out of him. And I think that Chad Dawson's got the tools and skills to be the man to beat for years to come. He's already underrated by some.
I was rooting for Tarver in their fight because I am a Tarver fan (I know :lol ) but for the rematch I am all for Chad.
And Margarito and me are fucking done professionally. :lol But seriously I had respect for the man but I lost all of it. Give Cotto back his 0.
I was rooting for Tarver in their fight because I am a Tarver fan (I know :lol ) but for the rematch I am all for Chad.
And Margarito and me are fucking done professionally. :lol But seriously I had respect for the man but I lost all of it. Give Cotto back his 0.
Licenses for both Margarito and his trainer have been revoked; Margarito is gone for at least a year.
Margarito's trainer Javier Capetillo has license revoked
Antonio Margarito loses California boxing license
EDIT: Primer Impacto's television report on today's hearing. I can make out every third or fourth word which doesn't do much. It sounds like it's an early report which came before the sentences were handed down by the commission. The auto playlist has a quick interview with Arce immediately after. I think he's on the way to the hospital.
Antonio Margarito negó grave acusación (Univision)
EDIT 2: ESPN's coverage. The panel voted 7-0 against both defendants. Arum is angry, but thinks he can put together a comeback fight for him in Mexico. Various Mexican officials have already made contact, including the the mayor of Tijuana. Mosley thought the sentence was harsh and that Marg should not have been punished, only Capetillo.
Margarito's trainer Javier Capetillo has license revoked
Antonio Margarito loses California boxing license
EDIT: Primer Impacto's television report on today's hearing. I can make out every third or fourth word which doesn't do much. It sounds like it's an early report which came before the sentences were handed down by the commission. The auto playlist has a quick interview with Arce immediately after. I think he's on the way to the hospital.
Antonio Margarito negó grave acusación (Univision)
EDIT 2: ESPN's coverage. The panel voted 7-0 against both defendants. Arum is angry, but thinks he can put together a comeback fight for him in Mexico. Various Mexican officials have already made contact, including the the mayor of Tijuana. Mosley thought the sentence was harsh and that Marg should not have been punished, only Capetillo.
gollumsluvslave
Member
+1.
Yeah bad shit there with Margarito.
It really calls into questions the Cotto fight and many other question marks will be placed against hime now.
Bad stuff.
gollumsluvslave
Member
In what must be a turn of serious irony, Nate Campbell has been stripped of his titles after failing to make weight against Ali Funeka
http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=18767&more=1
After Nate ripping in to Guzman for failing to make the weight in their previous fight this looks really bad for Campbell :lol
Also, in a stink of corruption, the WBC and Bob Arum both made statements on the innocence of Margarito, citing that the fighter is not responsible:-
http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=18751&more=1
Arum:-
Whilst there may well be precedent for this kind of ruling, to suggest that Margarito was not aware that something illegal was in his wraps is pretty laughable IMHO.
http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=18767&more=1
After Nate ripping in to Guzman for failing to make the weight in their previous fight this looks really bad for Campbell :lol
Also, in a stink of corruption, the WBC and Bob Arum both made statements on the innocence of Margarito, citing that the fighter is not responsible:-
http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=18751&more=1
Arum:-
:lol :lol :lol
Whilst there may well be precedent for this kind of ruling, to suggest that Margarito was not aware that something illegal was in his wraps is pretty laughable IMHO.
Campbell really messed up, but he's left himself a bit of wiggle room as he's still able to fight. He was okay with fighting an overweight Guzman back then because he really needed the money; the real beef was because Guzman hemmed and hawed and pulled out in the final hours, which left Nate out a USD 300,000 payday and into bankruptcy.
He's definitely catching a huge break here as Funeka's team agreed to go on with the fight (they could have tried to lift the titles off an alternate) and they aren't asking for any of his purse.
Other notable fights today:
@ BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, FL USA
A.Angulo (14-0-0, 11 KOs) vs C.Rivera (31-11-2, 21 KOs)
S.Martinez (44-1-1, 24 KOs) vs K.Cintron (30-2-0, 27 KOs) - interim WBC light middleweight title
@ Hotel De France in Jersey, Channel Islands UK
C.Woods (41-4-1, 24 KOs) vs E.Muriqi (35-4-0, 22 KOs)
DKP's "Valentine's Day Massacre" has suffered major setbacks including the Campbell weight fiasco, but it still looks to be a good show. The original main event, Angulo-Mayorga, was scrapped when Mayorga pulled out. (King says it was money issues; Mayorga says injuries sustained from the Mosley fight left him unable to train properly.) Danny Perez was originally a possible replacement, but later Cosme Rivera was officially named with the new matchup relegated to the undercard.
The other fight of the HBO-televised triple-header, Sergio Martinez-Kermit Cintron, is for an interim light middleweight title. There's three losses between the two of them, all by KO to... Margarito. Cintron has a great knockout ratio, but Martinez is as slick as anything and hasn't lost in nine years. He's also been at the weight for a while now; Cintron's coming up.
The Woods-Muriqi fight on Fight Academy's own "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" card is an IBF light-heavy eliminator. (Dawson is current champ.) Woods is looking to rebound after his one-sided loss to Tarver in April but has said he'd quit if he loses. Muriqi has been a bit more inactive and this is his first fight in over a year.
He's definitely catching a huge break here as Funeka's team agreed to go on with the fight (they could have tried to lift the titles off an alternate) and they aren't asking for any of his purse.
Totally agree, but geez... it really sounds like everything's lining up for him to get through all of this. Couple fights in Mexico over the next year, maybe one in Nevada if they decide to ignore the CSAC ruling, eventual reinstatement, and bam! Like nothing ever happened...gollumsluvslave said:
Other notable fights today:
@ BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, FL USA
A.Angulo (14-0-0, 11 KOs) vs C.Rivera (31-11-2, 21 KOs)
S.Martinez (44-1-1, 24 KOs) vs K.Cintron (30-2-0, 27 KOs) - interim WBC light middleweight title
@ Hotel De France in Jersey, Channel Islands UK
C.Woods (41-4-1, 24 KOs) vs E.Muriqi (35-4-0, 22 KOs)
DKP's "Valentine's Day Massacre" has suffered major setbacks including the Campbell weight fiasco, but it still looks to be a good show. The original main event, Angulo-Mayorga, was scrapped when Mayorga pulled out. (King says it was money issues; Mayorga says injuries sustained from the Mosley fight left him unable to train properly.) Danny Perez was originally a possible replacement, but later Cosme Rivera was officially named with the new matchup relegated to the undercard.
The other fight of the HBO-televised triple-header, Sergio Martinez-Kermit Cintron, is for an interim light middleweight title. There's three losses between the two of them, all by KO to... Margarito. Cintron has a great knockout ratio, but Martinez is as slick as anything and hasn't lost in nine years. He's also been at the weight for a while now; Cintron's coming up.
The Woods-Muriqi fight on Fight Academy's own "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" card is an IBF light-heavy eliminator. (Dawson is current champ.) Woods is looking to rebound after his one-sided loss to Tarver in April but has said he'd quit if he loses. Muriqi has been a bit more inactive and this is his first fight in over a year.
BamYouHaveAids
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Martinez/Cintron: bad fight, terrible decision. Reminds me of Guida/Diaz especially the anticipation I had for it before hand.
BakedPigeon
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Was this on HBO? Im asking because I would like to watch the replay next saturday. Actually they might only do that for PPV fights I dunno.
Spider Silva
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What I wonder is why the guy was standing there overseeing his hand wrapping, and said he saw the inserts, and did nothing? That's the way they make it sound like. Did they go on with his hands wrapped like that or what? It makes no sense if they said he used loaded gloves in the fight, when they oversaw it.
Speaking of being done with someone professionally, Kermit Cintron and I are through!
Bad enough that he got a gift by way of draw, but then he had to act disappointed and angry that he didn't win outright. He was crying (again!) after getting stopped in whatever round that was.
When everyone describes what fell out of the first wrap - "bloody", "old", "never seen anything like it" - it makes it sound like they never actually got (or cared to take) a good look in the first place.
Bad enough that he got a gift by way of draw, but then he had to act disappointed and angry that he didn't win outright. He was crying (again!) after getting stopped in whatever round that was.
The illegal pads were removed before the fight, but only because Mosley's trainer initially inquired. If there was no objection from Mosley's camp, it seems like those particular pads would have stayed: the first hand had already been wrapped and sounds like it was alright with everyone (including the opposing trainer).Spider Silva said:
When everyone describes what fell out of the first wrap - "bloody", "old", "never seen anything like it" - it makes it sound like they never actually got (or cared to take) a good look in the first place.
The Ring updated their ratings for the week.
The lightweight division was cleared out at the top. Nate Campbell, the former #1, was removed from the chart after missing the lightweight limit for his fight against Ali Funeka. Manny Pacquiao, last week's #2, was also removed from the chart as his light-welterweight fight against Ricky Hatton draws near. Everyone moved up, including Funeka, who lost by majority decision. Juan Diaz is the new #1; Breidis Prescott and Anthony Peterson re-enter the lightweight chart at #9 and #10, respectively.
Ring Magazine's Lightweight Ratings as of Feb. 15
C. Juan Manuel Marquez MEX 49-4-1 (36)
1. Juan Diaz USA 34-1-0 (17)
2. Joel Casamayor CUB 36-4-1 (22)
3. David Diaz USA 34-2-1 (17)
4. Julio Diaz USA 36-4-0 (26)
5. Anthony Pitalua MEX 46-3-0 (40)
6. Ali Funeka RSA 30-1-2 (25)
7. Michael Katsidis AUS 24-2-0 (20)
8. Yuri Romanov BLR 21-2-0 (14)
9. Breidis Prescott COL 20-0-0 (18)
10. Anthony Peterson USA 28-0-0 (19)
Ring Magazine's Pound for Pound Ratings as of Feb. 15
1. Manny Pacquiao PHI 48-3-2 (37)
2. Juan Manuel Marquez MEX 49-4-1 (36)
3. Bernard Hopkins USA 49-5-1 (32)
4. Israel Vazquez MEX 43-4-0 (31)
5. Shane Mosley USA 46-5-0 (39)
6. Rafael Marquez MEX 37-5-0 (33)
7. Ivan Calderon PUR 32-0-0 (6)
8. Ricky Hatton GBR 45-1-0 (32)
9. Celestino Caballero PAN 31-2-0 (22)
10. Vic Darchinyan ARM 32-1-1 (26)
After Campbell was stripped of his titles, Frank Warren began lobbying for the Amir Khan-Marco Antonio Barrera matchup to be a world title fight for the WBO's lightweight championship. It almost certainly won't be as the WBO is expected to sanction the Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Juan Diaz bout and name the winner of that fight as lightweight champion.
Khan-MAB as a world title fight sounds a little off until you look at the WBO's most recent lightweight rankings which have Barrera as the #1 lightweight, this despite only having two wins at the weight class: a 4th round TKO victory over the 25-19 Sammy Ventura and a DQ win over 1-7-1 Freddie Rojas. (Khan is #10; JMM and J.Diaz are #2 and #3.)
After February 28, the WBO's lightweight title will be with the division's linear champion. Khan-MAB is instead an eliminator bout and the winner will be installed as mandatory to the new champion.
World Boxing Organization Lightweight Rankings, February 2009
C. Nate Campbell USA
1. Marco Antonio Barrera MEX
2. Juan Manuel Marquez MEX
3. Juan Diaz USA
4. Michael Katsidis (Int-Cont)
5. Antonio DeMarco (NABO)
6. Anthony Peterson USA
7. Ali Funeka RSA
8. Breidis Prescott COL
9. Joan Guzman DM
10. Amir Khan GB
11. Alex Arthur GB
12. Jorge Barrios ARG
13. Vicente Escobedo USA
14. Yodsanan Sor Nanthachai THAI
15. Daniel E. Brizuela (Latino) ARG
**. Jason Pagara (Asia-Pacific Youth) PHI
Prescott is featured tonight on FNF. Gamboa, too.
The lightweight division was cleared out at the top. Nate Campbell, the former #1, was removed from the chart after missing the lightweight limit for his fight against Ali Funeka. Manny Pacquiao, last week's #2, was also removed from the chart as his light-welterweight fight against Ricky Hatton draws near. Everyone moved up, including Funeka, who lost by majority decision. Juan Diaz is the new #1; Breidis Prescott and Anthony Peterson re-enter the lightweight chart at #9 and #10, respectively.
Ring Magazine's Lightweight Ratings as of Feb. 15
C. Juan Manuel Marquez MEX 49-4-1 (36)
1. Juan Diaz USA 34-1-0 (17)
2. Joel Casamayor CUB 36-4-1 (22)
3. David Diaz USA 34-2-1 (17)
4. Julio Diaz USA 36-4-0 (26)
5. Anthony Pitalua MEX 46-3-0 (40)
6. Ali Funeka RSA 30-1-2 (25)
7. Michael Katsidis AUS 24-2-0 (20)
8. Yuri Romanov BLR 21-2-0 (14)
9. Breidis Prescott COL 20-0-0 (18)
10. Anthony Peterson USA 28-0-0 (19)
Ring Magazine's Pound for Pound Ratings as of Feb. 15
1. Manny Pacquiao PHI 48-3-2 (37)
2. Juan Manuel Marquez MEX 49-4-1 (36)
3. Bernard Hopkins USA 49-5-1 (32)
4. Israel Vazquez MEX 43-4-0 (31)
5. Shane Mosley USA 46-5-0 (39)
6. Rafael Marquez MEX 37-5-0 (33)
7. Ivan Calderon PUR 32-0-0 (6)
8. Ricky Hatton GBR 45-1-0 (32)
9. Celestino Caballero PAN 31-2-0 (22)
10. Vic Darchinyan ARM 32-1-1 (26)
After Campbell was stripped of his titles, Frank Warren began lobbying for the Amir Khan-Marco Antonio Barrera matchup to be a world title fight for the WBO's lightweight championship. It almost certainly won't be as the WBO is expected to sanction the Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Juan Diaz bout and name the winner of that fight as lightweight champion.
Khan-MAB as a world title fight sounds a little off until you look at the WBO's most recent lightweight rankings which have Barrera as the #1 lightweight, this despite only having two wins at the weight class: a 4th round TKO victory over the 25-19 Sammy Ventura and a DQ win over 1-7-1 Freddie Rojas. (Khan is #10; JMM and J.Diaz are #2 and #3.)
After February 28, the WBO's lightweight title will be with the division's linear champion. Khan-MAB is instead an eliminator bout and the winner will be installed as mandatory to the new champion.
World Boxing Organization Lightweight Rankings, February 2009
C. Nate Campbell USA
1. Marco Antonio Barrera MEX
2. Juan Manuel Marquez MEX
3. Juan Diaz USA
4. Michael Katsidis (Int-Cont)
5. Antonio DeMarco (NABO)
6. Anthony Peterson USA
7. Ali Funeka RSA
8. Breidis Prescott COL
9. Joan Guzman DM
10. Amir Khan GB
11. Alex Arthur GB
12. Jorge Barrios ARG
13. Vicente Escobedo USA
14. Yodsanan Sor Nanthachai THAI
15. Daniel E. Brizuela (Latino) ARG
**. Jason Pagara (Asia-Pacific Youth) PHI
Prescott is featured tonight on FNF. Gamboa, too.
EDIT:
Ouch! (ESPN)
Holy Toledo! Another bite!
The two Cuban prospects got their first round KOs. Prescott put in decent work but was so sloppy at points. The fight was very dirty inside with headbutts and hitting while holding and the ref did little to clean it up, but the bite from Toledo really came out of nowhere as the fight seemed to be heading towards garbage time.
In the later rounds when it was clear that Prescott wouldn't stop his opponent (Atlas cursed him by saying there would be a knockout), I was thinking that he missed a chance to showcase himself on US television and follow up on his big win vs Khan. He'll be on Sportscenter later but not in the most magnanimous light.
Ouch! (ESPN)
Holy Toledo! Another bite!
The two Cuban prospects got their first round KOs. Prescott put in decent work but was so sloppy at points. The fight was very dirty inside with headbutts and hitting while holding and the ref did little to clean it up, but the bite from Toledo really came out of nowhere as the fight seemed to be heading towards garbage time.
In the later rounds when it was clear that Prescott wouldn't stop his opponent (Atlas cursed him by saying there would be a knockout), I was thinking that he missed a chance to showcase himself on US television and follow up on his big win vs Khan. He'll be on Sportscenter later but not in the most magnanimous light.
So pretty interesting night in boxing on espn/showtime. Adamek and Banks fight started off rather slow. Felt like I was waiting for the inevitable, Adamek KO. Banks had a couple flush shots in the fight but seemed to be broken down by a couple rounds of body punches by Adamek. He just couldn't follow up with his shots and when he tried he got knocked the hell out.
Miranda really didn't have anything to go on against Lorenzo. Was very much like the main bout. lol
Glen Johnson took Judah out of rhythm before he even found it. Was great to watch. Anyone else tired of seeing Judahs family fight?
So Lorenzo and Abraham? Interesting.
And what's this about Adamek and Hopkins? And it's Hopkins wanting the fight? heh
Miranda really didn't have anything to go on against Lorenzo. Was very much like the main bout. lol
Glen Johnson took Judah out of rhythm before he even found it. Was great to watch. Anyone else tired of seeing Judahs family fight?
So Lorenzo and Abraham? Interesting.
And what's this about Adamek and Hopkins? And it's Hopkins wanting the fight? heh
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