Shaw Electrified by Geale Performance
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Promoter Gay Shaw says he is still thrilled by the performance of his new IBF Middleweight Champion, Daniel Geale (26-1, 15 KOs), who dethroned champion Sebastian Sylvester by 12-round split decision on Saturday night at the Jahnsportforum in Neubrandenburg, Germany.
“I felt like I was dreaming,” recounted Shaw. “To win a decision in Germany is making a statement. Daniel was terrific, very fast, and he stayed busy throughout and maintained a great output of punches.”
The Tasmanian-born boxer is the first Australian to win a belt on German soil. He won by scores of 118-110 and 118-112 on two cards, while another judge curiously had Sylvester winning 118-110 on the third card.
Fights with fellow world-class Australian fighters Garth Wood, Sam Soliman and Anthony Mundine are possible, but Shaw says there is no rush to announce a next move.
“I will speak with the team about several different opponents, and we will carefully weigh Daniel’s options. Right now we’re just celebrating his brilliant victory.”
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NIGHT OF KNOCKOUTS HIGHLIGHT PUNCHIN AT THE PARADISE 11 ON GFL
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Edgar Santana makes a sensation return plus Star Boxing’s Emanuel Gonzalez and Jason Escalera make impressive debuts
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NEW YORK (May 9, 2011)—This past Thursday night at the beautiful Paradise Theater in the Bronx, New York Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing presented a night of thrilling knockouts that was headlined by Edgar Santana making an emphatic return after a three year absence as he stopped Robert Jones in round two of their scheduled eight round Welterweight bout.
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After a “Feel Out” first round, Santana was all over Jones and dropped him two times before the referee stopped the fight 1:20 into round two.
Santana of the Bronx is now 25-3 with sixteen knockouts and will look for bigger fish to fry in the Welterweight division.
Star Boxing’s newest signees, Jr. Lightweight Emanuel Gonzalez and Super Middleweight Jason Escalera each scored stoppage victories in their debut under Joe DeGuardia’s promotional banner.
Gonzalez stopped Jacob Thornton just 1:40 into their fight when Thornton was unable to continue due to an injured leg.
Escalera stopped the durable Mustafah Johnson in the second round of their scheduled six round bout.
With the wins, Escarlera is now 11-0 with ten knockouts while Gonzales is now 8-0 with seven knockouts.
Two more prospects remained undefeated with knockout wins as Isouf Kinda went to 10-0 with a third round stoppage over third round stoppage twenty-one fight vet Jorge Ruiz.
Former two time New York Golden Glove winner Stivens Bujac needed just fifty-five seconds to take out Chuck Dillard.
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FIGHT CAMP 360°: Inside Super Six World Boxing Classic RETURNS TONIGHT on SHO EXTREME at 10 P.M. ET/PT & SEMIFINALISTS PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
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WARD, ABRAHAM, FROCH, JOHNSON
Ward-Abraham This Saturday on SHOWTIME® at 10 p.m. ET/PT;
Froch-Johnson June 4 Live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT
NEW YORK (May 9, 2011) – FIGHT CAMP 360°: Inside the Super Six World Boxing Classic returnsTONIGHT/Monday with episode nine on SHO Extreme® at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Last Saturday, May 7, the four Semifinalists in the Super Six World Boxing Classic on SHOWTIME® participated in a press conference at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
The Super Six World Boxing Classic Semifinals will begin this Saturday, May 14 (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) when undefeated Andre Ward (23-0, 13 KOs) will defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Middleweight world title against former world champion Arthur Abraham (32-2, 26 KOs) at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.
On Saturday, June 4 (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) the Seminfinals will continue when Carl Froch(27-1, 20 KOs) risks his World Boxing Council (WBC) Super Middleweight title against Glen Johnson (51-14-2, 35 KOs) at Adrian Philipps Ballroom of Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall.
What they said Saturday.
KEN HERSHMAN (Executive Vice President/General Manager, SHOWTIME Sports)
“The Super Six has been a long and winding road and it’s had its bumps in the road but that was the idea, to see which fighter would persevere through a series of major fights against the best competitors. The Super Six was designed to pit the best super middleweights in the world against one another and come out with one winner.
“The Super Six has been a topic of conversation the last couple years and that’s what boxing needs: longevity. These fighters’ names have been in the headlines from fight to fight because each bout has so many implications, so much relevance. When Andre fights Arthur, it’s not just about those fighters. It’s about how that fight affects Carl, how it affects Glen. The tournament also gets rid of the myth that a loss on a fighter’s record is a big deal. When the best fight the best, someone is going to lose.
“Arthur Abraham is the epitome of what this tournament stands for. He was the heavy favorite after a dramatic knockout over Jermain Taylor. But after two setbacks, he never gave up and I expect we will see a tremendous performance from Arthur on May 14.
“They call Glen Johnson the road warrior. And he is a warrior but more importantly, a tremendous person. After a decade at light heavyweight, he dropped the weight, looked good, looked young and won his first Super Six fight with a big knockout against Allan Green, whom no one had ever knocked out before.
“Carl Froch is a tremendous champion. Look at his road in the Super Six. He had a dramatic win in a close fight against Andre Dirrell, then he lost to Mikkel Kessler, and there’s no shame in that; Kessler is a tremendous fighter. But then he came back with the fight of his life against Abraham.
“At the beginning of the tournament, people thought Andre Ward was untested and young. But look how we have we seen him rise to become the tournament favorite.
“Putting five promoters in a room is my worst nightmare. But it launched FIGHT CAMP 360°, which has produced some great television. Thanks (to all the boxers for) their commitment.”
ANDRE WARD
“I think Carl showed us a good blueprint (against Abraham) but I’m going to do it my own way.
“I’m very desperate, too. I don’t think people understand that. I try to train with a sense of urgency. Whether Abraham had beat Carl Froch in convincing fashion or if he was in the situation he is now with two losses, I would still train the same. I train until it hurts.
“I want to thank SHOWTIME just for the opportunity. Outside of this tournament, I can guarantee I wouldn’t have been able to fight the best back-to-back-to-back. It’s also a great burden because you have to fight the best.
“A lot of people use the term ‘favorite’ very loosely. But I don’t consider myself the favorite because I haven’t gotten my just dues yet. I train with a chip on my shoulder because there is more to prove. There is still plenty of work to be done.
“When I prepare for Arthur Abraham, I train for the best Arthur Abraham. I take being the WBA champion very seriously. I respect every fighter in the sport and I train for every fight accordingly.”
DAN GOOSSEN (Ward’s promoter)
“We’ve been trying to get our way through this Super Six. I think it’s one of the greatest innovations in our sport. When you have so much talent in this division, it was certainly the right place at the right time.
“The great thing about this tournament is it started out with six great fighters so we forgave losses. In the Super Six, that is the opportunity. The best fighters face the best so a loss doesn’t ruin your career.
“Most Olympic Gold Medalists have become the future stars of our sport. Andre is dedicated. He works too hard to disappoint anyone.”
ARTHUR ABRAHAM
“I really have to thank SHOWTIME for what they did with this tournament. The people want to see the best in the weight division fighting each other and we have four of them in the Semifinals.
“The four best super middleweights in the world are left in the Semifinals and I’m here to win. I’m not the favorite but I’ll fight to the end. We’ll celebrate our win on Saturday.”
CARL FROCH
“I must say that this is the best tourney ever created in world boxing. The Super Six matches the best fighters in the 168-pound division from start to finish. I expect to see two of the original six in the final. While it’s not the be all to end all, at least in my opinion, to reach the final, I still know that I will be in the final.
“There is no reason to bad-mouth at this stage in the game. We are all proven champions. Glen Johnson may be 42 but top level fighters nowadays are not spring chickens. We go on and on.
“I think it’s fantastic what SHOWTIME is doing for the sport. Without them, fans would be robbed of not only the Super Six matches but all fights that are being put on in the sport.
“I’m on my way and training well. I’m sharp, eating well, feeling well and feeling strong. I’ll be there boxing in the final. To win would be without a doubt, minus the birth of my son, the proudest moment of my life to lift that trophy.’’
GLEN JOHNSON
“When SHOWTIME first put together the Super Six, I wished I was a super middleweight. I had to wait a year and when the opportunity came to enter the tournament, I jumped all over it.
“It’s going to be a great fight. I have a lot of respect for Carl. I saw him fight a few times previously and I know this is going to be a great fight.”
LOU DIBELLA (Johnson’s Promoter)
“This is going to be a terrific fight. It could be anyone’s contest. The favorite changes consistently. Three or four times the favorite has already changed. The rise of SHOWTIME Sports and the relationship it has with CBS creates great competition and that is good for the sport of boxing.
“Johnson has had a tremendous career. To be able, after 10 years fighting at 175 pounds, to fight now at 168 pounds is a testament to him. I know this is going to be a great fight no matter who wins, even though Carl’s the favorite.’’
For more information on the Super Six World Boxing Classic including exclusive photos, fight highlights and interviews, plus to view all episodes of the acclaimed documentary series FIGHT CAMP 360°: Inside The Super Six World Boxing Classic, please visit the website at www.WorldBoxingClassic.com
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World Championship Fighting® Returns June 18th
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Robert Guerrero Receives Bill Crawford Award for Courage in Overcoming Adversity
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Boxing Links (5-9-11)
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| Rose’s champion style went way beyond the boxing ring Sydney Morning Herald THE life and boxing career of former world champion Lionel Rose, who died this week, has dual significance. There had been prominent Aboriginal people before him who had impacted upon the consciousness of the larger community. … See all stories on this topic »
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| Manny Pacquaio ESPN Pacquiao, the face of boxing and an international phenomenon, did drop Mosley in the third round with a cracking left hand and looked like he might score a rousing early knockout. His trainer, Freddie Roach, made no secret of the fact that he wanted … See all stories on this topic »
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| Up next for Pacquiao: Do we care? OCRegister By MARK WHICKER LAS VEGAS – It was a promising day and night for boxing, until the fight started. On Saturday morning , top trainer Freddie Roach and USA boxing announced a partnership. Roach will have a major say in the selection and development of … See all stories on this topic »
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| Diaz is to Lacy as Froch is to Liddel The Faster Times This is reminiscent of the last MMA-boxing crossover with the tubby, old, and washed-up, James Toney. Sure they’re fun, but MMA-boxing crossovers don’t make much sense. You’re saying that someone who is accustomed to fighting a maximum of twenty … See all stories on this topic »
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| Bad Left Hook Weekly Boxing Rankings for May 9: Jorge Arce and Shane Mosley Go … Bad Left Hook by Scott Christ on May 9, 2011 7:30 AM EDT in Boxing Rankings It’s Monday, so that means it’s time to update the Bad Left Hook weekly boxing rankings. Let’s just jump into it, because there’s a lot to discuss. We’ll just go into the divisions with … See all stories on this topic »
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| Greenwich-area Filipinos revel in Pacquiao boxing victory Greenwich Time Photo: Frank MacEachern / Greenwich Time | Buy This Photo Sporting a Manny Pacquiao T-shirt Jerry Tamsi of Greenwich, plays darts during a FALConn (Filipino Amateur League in Connecticut)-sponsored fight night celebration in honor of Filipino boxer … See all stories on this topic »
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| Former Boxing Champ Credits Mother With Saving His Life WLWT Cincinnati About 26 years ago, Tubbs was the heavyweight boxing champion. But that was a long time ago, and a lot has happened since then. If he could go back in time, Tubbs said he would have a mission for himself: “I would change his whole life around. … See all stories on this topic »
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| Dear Paris Hilton: An Apology, from a Boxing Fan Bad Left Hook There’s only so much shameless, nauseating, and frankly embarrassing attempts at elbow-rubbing from the boxing community I can handle. It’s one thing to show me that Liev Schreiber is there. It’s another to tell me a month ahead of time that Paris … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Jackie Kallen On Boxing: Should Mosley Retire? | BoxingInsider.com By Staff By Jackie Kallen At what point does a boxer know that it’s time to hang ’em up and walk away from the game? Does he ever know or do most boxers fight. BoxingInsider.com – http://www.boxinginsider.com/
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| Strikeforce’s Nick Diaz Agrees To Boxing Fight With Jeff Lacy … By Luke Thomas Nick Diaz has agreed to face Jeff Lacy in a boxing match later this year, but is still holding out hope for a fight with UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre. SBNation.com – All Posts – http://www.sbnation.com/ |
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WORLD CHAMP WITTER LEADS PRIZEFIGHTER WELTERWEIGHTS LINE-UP
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The Hitter could face old foe Colin Lynes on June 7 at York Hall
Junior Witter and Colin Lynes head the bill for the Prizefighter Welterweights II at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Tuesday June 7 – the final Prizefighter of the season.
Former WBC and WBF Light-Welterweight Champion Witter could face Lynes at the same venue that they met in 2005 when Sheffield’s Witter successfully defended his Commonwealth, European and British titles against Londoner Lynes.
Witter won his WBC crown in 2006 against DeMarcus Corley and defended it twice the following year before Timothy Bradley took it from him through a split decision in 2008.
There’s a chance for double retribution for former IBO World, British and European champ Lynes, with that score to settle against ‘The Hitter’ as well as one with Prizefighter, after he lost the Light-Welterweights final to Gavin Rees in December 2009.
Former British champion Kevin McIntyre, unbeaten prospects John Wayne Hibbert (Essex) and Bobby Gladman (Cheshunt), popular north London-based Moroccan Yassine El Maachi, Bermondsey’s Irish European title challenger Peter McDonagh and Aylesbury’s Nathan Graham complete the line-up for the 19th edition of Matchroom Sport’s eight-man, one night tournaments.
Tickets for Prizefighter Welterweights II at York Hall, Bethnal Green in east London are available from Matchroom Sport priced £35 unreserved, £60 ringside and £100 VIP – to buy call Matchroom Sport on 01277 359900.
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Warrior (2011) – Official Trailer [HD]
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