2007 DYNAMIC MARTIAL ARTS CHAMPIONSHIPS
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ENTO PREDICTS LOTS OF PUNCHING IN UPCOMING BATTLE WITH LEVENS AT PFC
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Ento says he’ll stand,
Levens smiles
LEMOORE, Ca. — Kenny Ento says he is always looking for some one to stand and trade with him.
Justin Levens welcomes the idea.
“If it stays standing, I see myself with a smile and a shiny new belt,” said the Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran from Newport Beach.
“Most people say they are going to try and stand and trade with me ‘til I hit them. Then their game plan changes.”
Ento (8-2) is steadfast in his vow to keep his Palace Fighting Championship Middleweight Championship fight with Levens (9-7) standing on Oct. 18 at the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Lemoore.
“I hope he wants to keep it standing and box it out,” said Hanford’s Ento, who is a slick submission master with seven of his eight victories coming by submission.
“I wouldn’t say that I have a game plan really. I try and take each fight and play it by ear, but I’ve continued to work on my standup and my ground is getting a lot cleaner.”
PFC 4’s “Project Complete” is nearly completely sold out. The 13-bout card features three championship bouts.
The Levens/Ento showdown seems to be the most interesting for Central California mixed martial arts fans.
“I think the Ento versus Levens fight is the ultimate cross roads fight for both guys. Ento is coming off a good win over a strong Division 1 wrestler, but he’s yet to beat someone who has been at the level Levens has,” Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino Entertainment Director Christian Printup said.
“If Kenny Ento wins this fight he’s legit. For Justin Levens it’s simple, it’s no secret he has had a run of bad luck and poor showings, but he’s such a dangerous guy in the ring. He needs this win to salvage his career and that’s why I think you’ll see the best Justin Levens ever on October 18th.”
Not the Levens that has lost four straight and seven of his last nine fights since World Extreme Cagefighting 18’s “Unfinished Business where Levens was knocked out by Elk Grove’s Scott Smith.
“I have been training with Eric Paulson, Josh Barnett, Babalu, Apple, O.C. Muay Thai, Cub Swanson and Mike Guymon,” Levens said of his training and changes. “I’ve been training with a lot of top of the food chain guys. I was more than ready for my last fight but four days before I was in the E.R. with an ear infection, so I was out of it for that fight. I always come out swinging for the fences and I’m always fun to watch. I will bring it and then leave with the belt.”
A belt that Ento believes has belonged around his waist for some time.
“This is my belt. It’s always been my belt and I just have to go pick it up now,” Ento said. “I never thought that anyone else should be fighting for it. Honestly, I feel like I should have fought for it when the WEC was here in Lemoore.
“I knew that my opponent, whoever it was, was going to be tough. That’s the way I like it, though, I want to fight the big names. I don’t want any easy fights. I like to fight and I want to be the best. I want to earn it.”
At PFC 2 in March, Ento had his hands full with North Hollywood’s Lodune Sincaid. It was the biggest fight of Ento’s young career, and Sincaid stopped him by TKO in the second round.
“I think this is a bigger fight than the one with Lodune. I know they have pretty similar records and they’re both tough, but very different fighters,” Ento said. “I think Levens has more a skill set than Lodune does. Lodune was a lot stronger than I was. I don’t think Levens will be as strong as he was.”
Ento is on a 2-fight win streak since the Sincaid loss. He most recently defeated San Diego middleweight Jesse Taylor (4-2) by triangle choke in 37 seconds of the first round at Primal MMA in Aug.
“I learned a lot from my fight with Lodune. I’ve been working on staying off my back and a lot on my cardio,” Ento said. “I think that overall I could have been more prepared.”
And he will have to be with Levens, who has fought the likes of Smith and UFC vet Evan Tanner (32-6). Levens also was defeated by Vladimir Matyushenko (19-3) and owns a victory over Rio de Janeiro’s Jorge Oliveira (2-1-1) of Chute Boxe.
“I have seen him fight. He is tough. I don’t really need to know a lot about him to make him fight my game,” Levens said. “It is very hard to sub me and hard to ground-and-pound me. You may be able to stall the fight out there if that’s what u want, but u have 5 rounds and I do well against tall people. His ground is no where near who I train with every day.”
In other title fights, San Bernardino lightweight Shad Smith (9-7-2) will defend his title in a rematch against Lemoore’s Poppies Martinez (11-3-1) and Sincaid (10-4) will take on Sacramento’s Jeromy Frietag (5-5) for the vacant light heavyweight crown.
Also on the card;
— Smith (10-4) vs. Santa Rosa middleweight Nate Loughran (5-0).
—Ensenada, Mexico welterweight Olaf Alfonso (5-7) vs. Hesperia’s Thomas Denny (22-15).
—Hanford lightweight Jeremy Luchau (0-0) vs. Fresno’s Shahob Nasrabadi (0-2).
—Fresno featherweight Jorge Evangelista (4-2-1) vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico’s Ed Tomaselli (3-4).
—Hanford flyweight Luis Gonzalez (0-0) vs. Merced’s Josh Besneatte (0-1).
—Las Veagas light heavyweight Dewey Cooper (2-0) vs. Fresno’s Jimmy Dexter (1-3).
—Merced middleweight Phil Collins (4-3) vs. Visalia’s Marc De La Cruz (2-1).
—Parlier middleweight Mike Moreno (2-1) vs. Fresno’s William Harmon (0-0).
—Sacramento light heavyweight Mark Munoz (1-0) vs. Anthony Rubacalva (0-0).
—Lemoore middleweight Mike Martinez (1-1) vs. Visalia’s Rocky Molina (0-1).
Weighins are slated for Wednesday, Oct. 17th at 4 p.m. at The Den Sports bar located on the third floor of the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino. Fight fans are encouraged to come see their favorite fighters.
Doors open for the fights on Thursday, Oct. 18th at 5:30 p.m. with the first fight slated for 6:30 p.m.
For more breaking PFC news log on to www.palacefightingchampionship.com.
AN OCTOBER REBIRTH FOR THE HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION
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BOXING’S HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION IS BACK!!
By: Patrick McElligott
October may become recognized as the most important month in recent history for the heavyweight division. The Samuel Peter vs Jameel McCline fight was outstanding, and should have been as exciting for the casual sports fan as for boxing enthusiasts.
The undercard of the Peter fight showcased other third-tier heavyweight contenders, who may soon be featured in more significant bouts. Andrew Golota stopped Kevin McBride, and Kali Meehan TKOed DaVarryl Williamson. Both Golota and Meehan deserve to be matched in fights that could move them up the ranks. It may be that they face each other on the undercard of Samuel Peter’s next defense at the Madison Square Garden.
Now let’s look at some other heavyweight battles scheduled for October. As always, things can change quickly, and what is scheduled isn’t always exactly what happens. But, on paper, there are ten more interesting
heavyweight fights planned for the month!
This weekend, in a strange event, Evander Holyfield (42-8-2, with 27 KOs) will challenge Sultan Ibragimov ( 21-0-1, with 17 KOs) in Moscow. Later in the week, I will take a closer look at this fight. At this point, I will say
that of the heavyweights who hold belts, Evander’s best chance of pulling out an upset is against Sultan. Styles make fights.
On the undercard of the HBO Diaz vs Diaz card, there are two interesting fights. In the first, Art Binkowski (16-1-3, with 11 KOs) fights Mike Mallo (18-1, with 11 KOs). Then, in a recently-made match, John Ruiz (41-7-1, with 28 KOs) fights Serguei Lyakovich (23-2, with 14 KOs). Though neither Ruiz nor Lyakovich has fought since suffering losses in November, 2006, the WBA has them ranked #2 and #3 in the heavyweight division. It’s no wonder boxing fans do not have any respect for these commissions.
October 18 has two heavyweight fights scheduled. In Michigan, David Tua is pitted against an opponent “to be announced.” Tua, 49-3-1, with 42 KOs, could be back in the top five of the division by next summer. In NYC, Vinny Maddalone (27-4, with 19 KOs) fights Jason Barrett (9-5, with 4 KOs) in a match of club fighters. Neither will break the division’s upper ranks, but the winner may earn a payday fighting one of the third-tier contenders in early 2008.
October 19 looks interesting. In a rematch, Juan Carlos Gomez (42-1-1, with 35 KOs) fights Oliver McCall (51-8-1, with 36 KOs). Gomez took a decision that was overturned due to a failed post-fight urine test when they first
met. McCall is being kept out of the top level competition for two reasons: first, his melt-down in the Lennox Lewis return match; and second, because he poses a serious risk to any heavyweight today. On the undercard, Sinan Samil Sam (27-4, with 15 KOs) meets Ivica Perkovic (13-8, with 9 KOs).
Showtime will cover the October 19 fight in West Sacramento between Travis Walker (25-0-1, with 19 KOs) versus TJ Wilson (11-1, with 7 KOs). Walker has been asking to fight Samuel Peter, and may be one of Peter’s next opponents.
On the same date, in Miami, JD Chapman (27-0, with 24 KOs) meets Marcos Rhode, who reportedly has 28 KOs in his 33 wins.
Finally, on October 27, in Germany, Chris Byrd (40-3-1, with 21 KOs) meets Alexander Povetkin (13-0, with 10 KOs). Though Chris is no longer near the skill level that once had him at the top of the division, like Holyfield, he
is crafty enough to pose a threat to young contenders, especially those who tend to fight in the classic European style.
It is hard to say what the heavyweight division’s rankings will look like
when November comes around. The top positions are still secure, with
Wladimir Klitschko at #1 and Samuel Peter at #2. But there is some
potentially good competition coming up, and preparing to challenge them.
EUROPEAN BOXING NEWS
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It´s official: WBO lightheavy champ Zsolt Erdei defends the title November 24 in Dresden. Opponent isn´t announced yet. It´s not officially announced yet by Universum but the EBU have had Thomas Ulrich defending the 175 lb title against Yuri Barashian up for weeks on this date. Supermiddle Karoly Balzsay and superbantam Zsolt Bedak, like Erdei from Hungary, are also likely to fight on the bill. Universum and Spotlight Boxing thus have November pretty well covered with shows November 13, 17, 24, and 30.
Hennessy Sports have now set Carl Froch´s defence of the British supermiddle title against Robin Reid for November 9 in Nottingham. Froch is hot on the trail for the winner of Kessler vs Calzaghe that takes place November 3 in Cardiff.
New Danish promoter Robert Larsen will now get TV backing for his inaugural show in Copenhagen topped by featherweight Robert Osiobe. It´s Danish network DK 4 who will televise part of Larsen´s pro/am show. Larsen have already announced a second show for November 24 with Gilleleje as the likely site. DK 4 used to televise Team Palle´s show but have declared to Danish media they are through with televising Palle shows after a number of differences, apparently mainly stemming from the big shows involving Mikkel Kessler and if they should be on PPV or not. DK 4 have however made it clear they are not paying Larsen anything near to what they paid Palle. The network have recently – after being under financial pressure – changed ownership and the new owners have declared they are out of any old contracts. The could be heading for the courts.
Talented lightheavy Magomed Aripgadzhiev, a/k/a Mahamed Ali, goes for the CIS and Slovanic title against Artyom Vychkin on the undercard to Romanov vs Zoff October 16 in Minsk.
Polish middle Grzegorz Proksa, reigning WBC and IBF Youth champ, take on used up Austrian Gotthard Hinteregger October 12 in Peterlee, UK. On the same show Hungarian Joszef Matolcsi will try to regain the WBF jr middle against Marcus Portman.
Ex-EBU cruiser champ Alexander Gourov fights November 16 in Ekaterinburg, Russia. Also on the bill is Croatian jr middle Ante Bilic.
Panamanian lightheavy Tito Mendoza have been in full training to face WBA ruler Stipe Drews in Germany this fall but as Drews reportedly is injured. laprensa.com writes that Tito now will be the opponent for WBO champ Zsolt Erdei, who defends the title November 24 in Dresden. Mendoza is not rated by the WBO but that is a problem that is normally easily solved.
Sauerland Event have signed up Swiss heavyweight Nikola Vujasinovic, a four-time national champ at superheavy. Nikola lost to Alexander Povetkin in the European championships in 2004. Vujasinovic makes his prodebut December 8 on a Sauerland show that according to swissboxing.ch will go ahead in either Basle or Berlin and with IBF middle champ Arthur Abraham headlining.
Russian Timur Shaylezov, who recently lost the NABA bantam title, moves down to superfly and face Panamanian Ricardo Molina October 25 in Ekaterinburg.
Serbian jr middle Nikola Stevanovic won the IBF Youth title October 5 in Belgrade with a ten round unanimous points win over Frenchman Cedric Charlier.
Swedish Shadow Pro Box will stage a dinner show at the Garden nightclub in Gothenburg, headlined by heavyweight Johan Thorbjornsson.
In Madrid lightheavy Alejandro Lakatus, who gave then WBO king Dariusz Michalczewski a very tough fight back in 2001 and also fought Hugo Garay and Zsolt Erdei, returned after two years out and stopped Romanian Pavel Virgil in the first.
Frantisek Kasanic won the IBC I/C cruiser title with a seventh round knockout over Hungarian Ruben Oliver on a show in Nove Zamky, Slovakia, October 5.
Unbeaten Swiss welter Riad Menasria will return to action after a brief layoff. Menasria was earlier this year offered a chance at current EBU welter champ Jackson Osei Bonsu but fell out due to a dispute over money and dropped out for awhile.
WBO I/C heavy champ Aleksander Dimitrenko defends against German veteran Timo Hoffmann November 17 on a Universum Box Promotion at the Boerdeland Arena in Magdeburg. WIBF feather queen Ina Menzer co-headlines.
Cuban stars Yuriorkis Gamboa, based in Germany with Arena, and Yan Barthelemy, based in Florida but also with Arena, will make their US debuts October 30 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, on the undercard to a show headlined by Edison Miranda.
OPI 2000 have postponed Andrea Sarritzu´s defence of the EBU flyweight title that was set for October 12 against Spaniard Rafael Lozano. A new date will be announced within shortly.
Zauerbek Baysangurov defends the EBU 154 lb title November 17 in Kiev against Roman Dzuman, who comes off a controversial draw against Ivan Gontsa for the EE-EU belt.
Finnish Steel Ring promotes in Yliharma November 2 with heavyweight Juha Haapoja on top of a pro/am bill. Haapoja is then expected to fight Sami Elovaara in December with the national title at stake.
EBU welter king Jackson Osei Bonsu is said to be in great shape for his upcoming defence against Frenchman Nordine Mouchi October 27 in Mazures, France. Sparring is as always difficult to find for the very hardpunching Belgian.
Looks like Italian veteran Michele Piccirillo will get a crack at WBC jr middle champ Vernon Forrest December 1 in the US.
Danish media reports that WBA and WBC supermiddle champ Mikkel Kessler is sidelined with a cold and this far haven´t sparred with Brian Magee, who arrived in Copenhagen this past weekend. Kessler is expected to be back in full training in a few days though and the fight against Joe Calzaghe November 3 shouldn´t be affected. Magee is in Denmark until October 14.
The Swedish Boxing Federation have received a general permission from the Martial Arts Delegation to give permission to promoters to stage shows. Previously a promoter applied to the Federation, got permission but then the promoter had to apply to MAD as well. The rules however are unchanged: fights can last a maximum of 12 minutes and ten ounce gloves used in all weigh divisions. The general permission last through December of 2008. This means less paperwork for all involved but if professional boxing can endure at least another year with the current rules and survive is an open question.
RUIZ TO FIGHT LIAKHOVICH ON OCTOBER 13
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Ruiz signs to fight Liakhovich Oct. 13 in Chicago
SAN JUAN (October 4, 2007) – Two-time WBA heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz (41-7-1, 28 KOs) has signed a contract to fight former WBO title-holder Serguei “White Wolf” Liakhovich (23-2, 14 KOs) on October 13 in Chicago. Ruiz and Liakhovich are rated No. 2 and No. 3 in the WBA, respectively.
“I’ve been in Puerto Rico training for a fight here on October 31,” Ruiz said, “but, instead, last night I was offered a contract for a fight next week against Liakhovich. It’s on short notice but if that’s what it takes to get another title shot, I’m willing to take the fight, and we’re asking the WBA to make the winner either the mandatory challenger or No. 1 contender.”
-JR-
MIKE INDRI’S TAKE ON THE “NEW” ANDREW GOLOTTA
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The “New” Andrew Golota is back!
Warsaw native stops McBride in Madison Square Garden slugfest.
By Mike Indri
Retired Boxers Foundation
October 6th, 2007
New York – Fighting for only the second time in close to twenty-nine months, Polish heavyweight contender Andrew Golota admirably battled his way to a sixth round technical knockout victory against 288 lb. Kevin McBride Saturday night at the Mecca of Boxing, Madison Square Garden.
McBride, of Brockton, Mass., by way of Clones, Ireland and to be forever known as the man that hammered the notorious, and once lethal, former undisputed heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson into retirement (06/11/2005), started off well and caught Golota with several big right hands that wobbled the “Powerful Pole”. Fighting toe-to-toe and going punch for punch, a huge McBride left sent Golota’s mouthpiece flying, yet the fighter best remembered for low blows, biting and quitting in the ring stood fast and courageously made it out of the first round on his feet.
Golota, an unprecedented seven time Polish national amateur champion and a bronze medallist at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, came out in round two throwing a pounding jab and thrilled the vast number of “Golota faithful” scattered throughout the arena with a profound boxing display. The more punishment Golota dished out, the more boisterous the proud legion became, waving their banners and flags, turning the Garden a sea of delirious white and red!
Picking the giant Irishman apart, Golota took control of the thunderous bout and had McBride, whose record fell to 34-6-1 (29 KO’s), busted up, gasping for air and bleeding around both eyes at the start of the fateful sixth round.
Having won the four rounds following the first stanza on all three judges scorecards, Golota smelt victory and wanted to close the show. Desperate and hurting, McBride summoned up all he had left in the tank and drove Golota back onto the ropes with two stunning headshots which momentarily slowed down the thirty-nine year old Chicago resident. To his credit Golota withstood the attack and loaded up on a sledgehammer left hand which bludgeoned the already badly damaged face of McBride, who absorbed several more unanswered shots before referee Arthur Mercante rightly stepped in and ended the carnage at the 2:42 mark in round six of the scheduled twelve round bout. Golota, who came into the fight a fit and solid 241 lbs. looked and fought better than he has in years and impressed the crowd with his strength, boxing prowess and tenacity.
The out-skilled McBride, who was not in the condition to withstand the barrage put forth by his championship minded opponent, put a commendable effort forth. Golota, who improved to 40-6-1 (33 KO’s), surprised many by his proficient and professional approach to this fight. Returning to boxing simply for the chance to again challenge for the championship, Andrew Golota showed himself worthy, and ready, for that opportunity.
At the post fight press conference an extremely excited Don King spoke about his rejuvenated fighter.
“We all saw the new Andrew Golota tonight. He looked like he was thirty years old”, stated the promoter extraordinaire. “Jabs, combinations, wow! He (Golota) was the best fighter on the card tonight.”
While the Golota – McBride duel was definitely the “fight of the night” on the Don King, in association with Duva Boxing, promoted “Faith, Hope and Glory” fightcard, the Main Event featured World Boxing Council Interim Champion Samuel Peter taking on Jameel “Big Time” McCline. Surviving a knockdown late in round two, as well as two debilitating knockdowns in round three, Peter unbelievably managed to survive the onslaught and pull out a twelve round unanimous decision. McCline, now 38-8-3 (23 KO’s), can only blame himself for not leaving the ring with Peter’s WBC belt.
A loser in his prior three championship chances, (TKO Rd 10 vs. Wladimir Klitschko in 2002, a debatable split decision loss to Chris Byrd in 2004 and TKO Rd 3 vs. Nicolay Valuev-due to a serious knee injury rendering McCline unable to continue), McCline fought for close to five minutes as the 6 foot 6 inch, 266 lb monster that he is; the result was the three knockdowns and coming a punch or two short of winning a world title.
Unfortunately, Jameel McCline, one of the nicest people in boxing, fought the rest of the fight like a five foot 6 inch fighter, and for that all he has to show for it is a regrettable loss on his record.
As McCline exposed Peter, this fight might have proved that Samuel Peter really is not as good as the so-called experts say, and that Jameel McCline is not that bad.
Mike Indri can be contacted at RBFNJMIKE@aol.com
MCCLINE GOES THE DISTANCE WITH PETER
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McCline vs. Peter
October 6, 2007
Madison Square Garden
New York, New York
WBC Interim Heavyweight Title
By: George M. Phillips
A new era in boxing began Saturday night at the legendary boxing venue Madison Square Garden. A new ring was used tonite for the first time on over 50 years. The new ring was christened tonite and already achieved legendary status. Tonite saw Samuel Peter 29-1 (28) kiss he canvas three times but hold on and show the heart of a champion to defend his WBC Interim Heavyweight Title against Jamel McCline 38-8-3 (3) who is now 0-4 in title fights. Peter was knocked down by a hard body shot at the close of the second round. This was the first time that the Nigerian Nightmare was ever down in his professional career. Peter also kissed the express train twice in the third round. The first knockdown came early on in the third and the second at 2:00 into the round. From there, Peter regrouped and stuck to his fight plan dominating McCline in most the remaining rounds. The final score cards read: 113-112, 115,111; 115-110 all for Peter.
The under card saw the following:
Andrew Golota 40-6-1 (33) TKO 6 over Kevin McBride 34-6-1 (29)
Kali “Checkmate” Meehan 33-3 (27) TKO 6 over DaVarryl “Touch of Sleep” Williamson 24-5 (20)
Bermane Stiverne 13-1 (13) TKO 1 Ed “Ironman” Gutlerrez 15-5-1
Jason Bostic 11-3 (7) UD Marcus Upshaw 7-1 (2)
RINGSIDE REPORT FOR PETER VS. MCCLINE CARD
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Peter Decisions Mccline, Retains WBC Belt!
By Matt Yanofsky {ringside}
WBC Interim Heavyweight king “The Nigerian Nightmare” Samuel Peter 29-1 {22 KO’s} needed a much harder than expected decision to defeat late replacement Jameel Mccline 38-8-3 {23 KO’s}. After a close first round, Mccline landed a quick right hand, scoring flash knockdown of Peter at the bell of the second. Peter, who was regarded as having an excellent chin, was shockingly dropped twice more in round three. To his credit, Peter was able to survive on wobbly legs due to a lot of clinching.
Peter was able to recover in round four, mostly due to the fact that Mccline strangely elected to not let his hands go and attempt to finish the Nigerian slugger off. Peter regained his legs and his confidence while boxing for most of the contest while using a strong jab and showing a good work rate on the inside. During the final round, Peter stunned Mccline who was able to hang on for the final bell in a mysterious performance during the final nine rounds by the four time world title challenger. Mccline unacceptably let the fight slip away after the knockdowns. Scores were 115-110, 115-111, and 113-112 for Peter. UnlimitedFightNews.Com also scored the fight 115-111 for Peter who was able to effectively box while winning just about every round following the third.
The victory forces regular champion Oleg Masakev, who pulled out of the fight with back and knee injuries to face Peter immediately or forfeit his champion status.
Former world champion Daniel Santos 39-4-1 {25 KO’s} was able to shake off a long period of inactivity and score a well calculated 8th round stoppage over Jose Rivera 30-4-1 {23 KO’s} in a WBA Junior Middleweight eliminator. Santos used his southpaw jab and straight left hand to keep Rivera away for the most part. Rivera attempted to move in toward Santos but was mostly ineffective in landing shots. Santos stuck to the jab and appeared en route to an easy decision when he was able to finally hurt Rivera and dropped him in the 8th. Santos then went for the Kill and put the bloodied Rivera down again before trainer John Scully threw in the towel.
“This was the first time I threw in the towel” said Scully, a former world title challenger. “Jose was upset with me after the fight but I felt it was the right decision to stop the fight. Santos had an adrenaline rush after the knockdowns and I decided to protect my fighter”.
Rivera, who ironically suffered his second straight setback against a former southpaw world champion coming off a long layoff, announced this will be his last bout. Santos, who fought only one round since 12/3/2005 is now the mandatory challenger to champion Joachim Alcine.
Former world title challenger Andrew Golota 40-5-1 {33 KO’s} scored an exciting 6th round stoppage over former Mike Tyson conqueror Kevin McBride 34-6-1 {29 KO’s}. The 288 lb McBride was able to badly stun Golota in the first round during a two way brawl. Golota came back in the second landing many flurries to McBride’s massive midsection but took some shots back from the Ireland native. Both men continued to brawl in a toe to toe battle until the 6th when McBride became exhausted and started absorbing some major shots. A big right hand put McBride’s back against the ropes while opening up a bad cut over his left eye. After Golota landed a few more shots, referee Arthur Mercante Jr elected to stop the contest rather quickly 2:42 into round 6. This sent most of the crowd, who was there to see Golota into frenzy.
Former World title challenger Kali Meehan 33-3 {27 KO’s} scored a much needed knockout over Davarryl “Touch Of Sleep” Williamson 24-5 {20 KO’s}. In an extremely slow paced and uneventful first five rounds, Meehan was able to land a few right hands while using John Ruiz like holding tactics. Williamson was able to bang away at Meehan’s body but his punches did not seem to have their normal impact. In round 6, Meehan landed a huge right hand seconds before the bell and Williamson appeared to be out. Williamson was able to get up at the count of 9 and wobbled back to his corner barely making it to his stool. This was until Dr. Barry Jordan ruled the still badly hurt Williamson unfit to continue. The victory earns Meehan the NABO Heavyweight Title.
Heavyweight prospect Bermane Stiverne 13-1 {13 KO’s} scored an impressive first round demolition over veteran Ed Gutierrez 15-5-1 {6 KO’s}. Stiverne, who was coming off a controversial stoppage loss against Demitrice King in July showed why he is still one to watch. Stiverne put Gutierrez down 3 times in just 2:58 of the first round with the final knockdown sending Gutierrez through the ropes ala Hasim Rahman against Oleg Maskaev. After the fight, Stiverne exclaimed he wants a rematch with King. “I felt good tonight, but I want a rematch with Demitrice King in my next fight since we have unfinished business” said the former Canadian amateur standout.
Super Middleweight Jameson Bostic 12-3 {7 KO’s} scored an uneventful six round unanimous decision over Marcus Upshaw 7-1 {2 KO’s}. Upshaw, who had a striking resemblance to middleweight prospect Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillan rarely threw a punch over the first three rounds while allowing the southpaw Bostic to land some jabs and straight left hands but was never hurt. Upshaw had some success during the 4th and 5th rounds slightly outworking Bostic before dropping a unanimous decision to the tone of 59-55 and 58-56 twice
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