BLUE HORIZON REPORT: YORGEY NOTCHES ANOTHER WIN
Blue Horizon Boxing Report – 6/1/07 Yorgey impressive in win over Aguirre By Tony Penecale The term “Blue Horizon Blue Plate Special” was coined by boxing analyst and former world champion Sean O’Grady when he worked as a color man for USA network’s Tuesday Night Fights series. The term described a spectacular slugfest in the […]
THE CAN’T MISS AND CAN’T WATCH LIST
THE CAN’T MISS VS CAN’T WATCH LIST By Tony Penecale The HBO boxing card held on Saturday, May 19 featured an unusual combination: Candidates for best and worst fight of the year. The slugfest that saw Kelly Pavlik score a knockout over the feared Edison Miranda had the fans riveted throughout the contest. The “Main […]
May 19 – HBO Championship Preview
May 19 – HBO Championship Preview Jermain Taylor vs Corey Spinks 12 Rounds for WBC&WBO (and Ring Magazine) Middleweight Title Jermain Taylor ? 26-0 w/ 17 Knockouts ? 6’1” ? 159.8 (official weight from 5/18) Strengths ? Athleticism – Taylor moves well with speed, agility, and above-average power. ? Jab – Taylor’s jab is fast […]
MAYWEATHER VS. DE LA HOYA POST-FIGHT WRAP-UP
Mayweather vs De la Hoya Recap, Analysis, and the Pressing Questions By Tony Penecale WHAT HAPPENED? In a battle between two of boxing’s marquee attractions, “Pretty Boy” Floyd Mayweather was able to rally down the stretch and win a close, tactical, and hard-fought split decision over “The Golden Boy” Oscar De la Hoya. The bout […]
DE LA HOYA VS. MAYWEATHER PREVIEW
DE LA HOYA VS. MAYWEATHER ** In-Depth Preview and Analysis ** By Tony Penecale It’s the biggest fight of the year, the one the world has been waiting for. It’s a match-up that hardcore and casual fans alike are discussing, debating, and predicting a result for. The bout between Oscar De la Hoya and Floyd […]
PHILLY BOXING RESULTS
Philadelphia Boxing Results – National Guard Armory – 4/21/07 Ennis Returns to Form with TKO over Reyes By Tony Penecale The action was hot and heavy on Saturday Night at North East Philadelphia’s National Guard Armory and local favorite Derek “Pooh” Ennis brought the heat, hammering Edgar Reyes to defeat in the main event. Ennis […]
The Ghost of Marciano Strikes Again
The Ghost of Marciano Strikes Again Valuev loses title and bid to tie Rocky’s record By Tony Penecale Nikolay Valuev, the towering 7-foot, 325 lbs heavyweight, has become the latest victim of the “Marciano Curse,” losing both his WBA title and undefeated record in an upset to Ruslan Chagaev on Saturday.Marciano’s […]
THE GLADIATOR RETURNS!!
“The Gladiator” Returns Philadelphia’s Willie Gibbs Looking to Rebound on ESPN2 By Tony Penecale For Philadelphia middleweight Willie Gibbs, 2006 carried the highest of highs – a win for the USBA title in dramatic fashion – and the lowest of lows – a knockout loss on HBO to the highly touted Edison […]
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