Ortiz upsets Berto in Spectacular ‘East-West Showdown’ for WBC Welterweight Title
MASHANTUCKET, CT (April 16, 2011) – “Vicious” Victor Ortiz lived up to his nickname tonight, upsetting defending World Boxing Council (“WBC”) Welterweight Champion and previously unbeaten Andre Berto by 12-round decision, headlining the “East-West Showdown” card at MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut. In the first six rounds, both fighters hit the canvas […]
MALIGNAGGI VS. DIAZ FINAL ROUND & AFTERMATH ANALYSIS
unifiedchamp.com Paulie Malignaggivs Juand Diaz_clip3 by grestrep By: Rich Bergeron [mpinpage] Watch the above clip of the final round of Diaz v. Malignaggi, and you will notice body language tells the whole story. Diaz is so busy getting his face mopped up he doesn’t have time to raise his arms. Meanwhile Malignaggi is […]
FANTASY DREAM FIGHTS: JACK DEMPSEY VS. ROCKY MARCIANO
[mpinpage] FANTASY DREAM FIGHTS Jack Dempsey vs. Rocky Marciano By Tony Penecale What do you get when you match up two of the most aggressive and destructive heavyweight champions of all time? Just like mixing gasoline and fire, there is sure to be an explosion. Jack Dempsey was an icon of the 20’s, a […]
THE TORNADO’S FANTASY DREAM FIGHTS: JOE FRAZIER VS MIKE TYSON
[mpinpage] By: Tony Penecale On July 26, 1986, Mike Tyson was on his meteoric path to becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history when he stepped into the ring against Marvis Frazier, son of the legendary Smokin Joe Frazier. Marvis, a decent fighter at 16-1, was most known for his only loss, a […]
7/7/07 BOXING VIDEO ROUNDUP FEATURE
[mpinpage] DONAIRE VS. DARCHINYAN Nonito Donaire (18-1, 11 KO’s) took charge from the outset against a cocky, sore losing Vic Darchinyan (28-1, 22 KO’s) Saturday night, handing the Armenian Australian fighter his first loss as a professional. Darchinyan, who boxes with his elbows out to his sides and often teases and baits his opponents […]
UNTAMED 14 FIGHT WRAP UP
[mpinpage] UNTAMED 14 UNDERCARD BOUTS REPORT By: Rich Bergeron A crowd-pleasing set of fights unfolded throughout the Untamed 14 card on June 16th at Plymouth’s Memorial Hall, with many of the fighters matched well and providing plenty of excitement. Only one fight seriously disappointed, riling up fans and eliciting a steady chorus of boos. […]
UNTAMED 14: ANOTHER SWEET SELLOUT MMA EVENT
[mpinpage] UNTAMED 14 POST-FIGHT REPORT BY: Rich Bergeron CHECK OUT THE PRO RESULTS HERE: http://www.sherdog.com/fightfinder/fightfinder.asp?search=yes&eventid=5244 Once again Promoters Mike True and Mike Varner put together an awesome MMA fight card June 16th and showcased some stellar performers at Plymouth’s Memorial Hall. The sold-out venue provided an amazing backdrop for the debuts and downfalls of […]
TAYLOR SPINKS NOT ENOUGH TO SAVE BOXING: PAVLIK STEALS SHOW
WRONG MAIN EVENT HIGHLIGHTED ON HBO SATURDAY BY: Rich Bergeron [mpinpage] Yet another hyped up boxing match failed to live up to expectations—just another symptom of the sport’s recent suffering. Only the undercard bout could save the show Saturday on HBO. Undefeated Middleweight Kelly Pavlik showed tremendous power and technical expertise to match. Beating […]
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