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Fernando Vargas to Make Return to the Ring?

June 17th, 2010

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Press Release

The former business manager of Fernando Vargas has been arrested on suspicion of stealing the former world champion’s fortune. According to the Ventura County Star, Joseph Louis Pecora was arrested Monday on charges of grand theft by embezzlement and forgery after a long investigation. Vargas’ attorney Greg Ramirez told the Star that Pecora allegedly pocketed about $400,000 and lost millions by mismanaging Vargas’ financial affairs. Ramirez also said the Vargas family had to move out of their home as a result and Vargas might have to start training to get back in the ring.

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Italy Takes Center Stage for More than Just World Cup Soccer – Boxing is Back!

June 17th, 2010

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Press Release

On Friday night, OPI 2000, the Italian company led by Salvatore and Christian Cherchi, will stage a show in Siracusa on the Italian Island of Sicily. In the main event, Italian Canadian Phil Lo Greco (19-0, 10 KOs) will fight for the vacant WBC International welterweight title against Poland’s Slawomir Ziemlewicz (20-6-2, 4 KOs).

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Andre Ward & Allan Green Face to Face

June 17th, 2010

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Showtime Press Release

Andre Ward and Allan Green met face-to-face at today’s final press conference in advance of their Super Six World Boxing Classic and WBA World Title tilt on Saturday, June 19—live on SHOWTIME, 10p ET/PT—from Oakland’s Oracle Arena. The event is promoted by Goossen Tutor Promotions, TNT Boxing and Dibella Entertainment and sponsored by Corona, Oakland Tribune and River Rock Casino. While both men were respectful of one another, the tension in the room was nearly tangible. What’s at stake in the final Group Stage 2 bout:

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Andre Ward & Allan Green Face to Face

June 17th, 2010

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Showtime Press Release

Andre Ward and Allan Green met face-to-face at today’s final press conference in advance of their Super Six World Boxing Classic and WBA World Title tilt on Saturday, June 19—live on SHOWTIME, 10p ET/PT—from Oakland’s Oracle Arena. The event is promoted by Goossen Tutor Promotions, TNT Boxing and Dibella Entertainment and sponsored by Corona, Oakland Tribune and River Rock Casino. While both men were respectful of one another, the tension in the room was nearly tangible. What’s at stake in the final Group Stage 2 bout:

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Team RSR Fight Picks: Allan Green vs. Andre Ward

June 17th, 2010

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Compiled by Brian Wilbur

This Saturday, June 19th, the Super Six tournament resumes with an intriguing second round match up between Andre Ward and Allan Green. Ward, who won his first round bout via decision over early favorite Mikkel Kessler, gets to enjoy a hometown advantage for the second straight time fighting out of Oakland, California. His opponent, Green, was not an original participant in Showtime’s super middleweight round robin. He replaced Jermain Taylor after Taylor was brutally stopped by Arthur Abraham and was unable to continue with his tournament obligations.

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Gary "Digitial" Williams' Amateur Pulse

June 17th, 2010

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By Gary “Digitial” Williams

Five Beltway Boxers have reached the semifinals of the Junior Olympic Nationals at Camp Lejeune, NC.

At 110 pounds, Malik Jackson of DC defeated William Foster of New Haven, CT by a 6-4, decision.

In a 119-pound bout, Gervonta Davis of Baltimore decisioned Manuel Robles, Jr. of North Hills, CA, 14-5.

At 145 pounds, Demetrius Martin of Forestville, MD decisioned Dylan Mason of White Bear Lake, MN by a score of 7-4.

During the evening session, Aujee Tyler of Temple Hills, MD advanced to the semi-finals of the 106-pound division by stopping Emilio Sanchez of Pacoima, CA at 1:35 of the first round.

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Gary “Digitial” Williams’ Amateur Pulse

June 17th, 2010

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By Gary “Digitial” Williams

Five Beltway Boxers have reached the semifinals of the Junior Olympic Nationals at Camp Lejeune, NC.

At 110 pounds, Malik Jackson of DC defeated William Foster of New Haven, CT by a 6-4, decision.

In a 119-pound bout, Gervonta Davis of Baltimore decisioned Manuel Robles, Jr. of North Hills, CA, 14-5.

At 145 pounds, Demetrius Martin of Forestville, MD decisioned Dylan Mason of White Bear Lake, MN by a score of 7-4.

During the evening session, Aujee Tyler of Temple Hills, MD advanced to the semi-finals of the 106-pound division by stopping Emilio Sanchez of Pacoima, CA at 1:35 of the first round.

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The Boxing Weekend: Showtime Super Six Continues

June 17th, 2010

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By Geno McGahee

-Friday-

ESPN2 Friday Night Fights
Spokane, Washington

This Friday, on ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights, junior middleweight Sherzod Husanov, 14-0-1, 7 KO’s, takes on Jhon Berrio, 15-6, 11 KO’s, in a ten round bout. Husanov is the WBC International Light Middleweight Champion, claiming victory over Timur Nergadze, a fighter he drew with in their first encounter. Other than Nergadze, Husanov has not faced anyone of note. The trend continues Friday night as he takes on the upset-minded, Berrio. In his last ten fights, he is 4 wins, 6 losses, and doesn’t appear to present much of a challenge. This is a rather weak main event for Friday’s show.

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Movie Review: Shutter Island

June 17th, 2010

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Reviewed by Geno McGahee

It was an impulse buy…that’s what it was. I was walking around Target and picked up several items, but there was nothing fun for me. I bought my son some toys and some household cleaning stuff, but zippo for me. I wanted to buy something. They had this display and there was SHUTTER ISLAND. I remember seeing the trailer for it and it looked sharp and they had it for $16.99, so I said “what the heck?” I was going to buy it on Blu Ray…the new big deal, but they wanted $26.99 for it. Since it was merely an impulse buy, I would not risk throwing away 27 bucks…just 17 if the movie stunk.

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Manny Pacquiao & Floyd Mayweather, JR Agree to Fight – Signatures Only Thing Needed on Finalized Contract

June 16th, 2010

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By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt

“The long anticipated fight between Manny Pacquiao, 51-3-2, 38 KO’s and Floyd Mayweather, JR., 41-0, 25 KO’s is a done deal with only signatures needed on the printed contract” said a very reliable inside source close to Team Mayweather who has just contacted RSR. This inside source went on to say, “Floyd is very happy that both sides could work out issues that he always felt could be talked out.” Floyd is anticipating on making well over 50 million dollars with Manny making almost the same. Tentative dates being kicked around for an HBO PPV is the middle to end of November 2010 and if this does happen there is no doubt that this fight will be the biggest grossing in history.

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Manny Pacquiao & Floyd Mayweather, JR Agree to Fight – Signatures Only Thing Needed on Finalized Contract

June 16th, 2010

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By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt

“The long anticipated fight between Manny Pacquiao, 51-3-2, 38 KO’s and Floyd Mayweather, JR., 41-0, 25 KO’s is a done deal with only signatures needed on the printed contract” said a very reliable inside source close to Team Mayweather who has just contacted RSR. This inside source went on to say, “Floyd is very happy that both sides could work out issues that he always felt could be talked out.” Floyd is anticipating on making well over 50 million dollars with Manny making almost the same. Tentative dates being kicked around for an HBO PPV is the middle to end of November 2010 and if this does happen there is no doubt that this fight will be the biggest grossing in history.

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Remember When: Sean O'Grady Vs Hilmer Kenty

June 16th, 2010

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By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt

The date was April 12, 1981. On a happy note, my father, the sole person who planted the seed of boxing in my mind, turned 53, and on the same day, but not on such a bright note, legendary Heavyweight Champion of the World, Joe “The Brown Bomber” Louis passed away, at the age of 66.

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Remember When: Sean O’Grady Vs Hilmer Kenty

June 16th, 2010

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By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt

The date was April 12, 1981. On a happy note, my father, the sole person who planted the seed of boxing in my mind, turned 53, and on the same day, but not on such a bright note, legendary Heavyweight Champion of the World, Joe “The Brown Bomber” Louis passed away, at the age of 66.

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Marco Huck Defends Against Matt Godfrey

June 16th, 2010

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Press Release

WBO Cruiserweight Champion Marco “Captain” Huck (29-1, 22 KOs) will take on Matt Godfrey (20-1, 10 KOs) in Erfurt on August 21. It will be his fourth title defense. “Godfrey is a tough fighter, but he will not get my title,” Huck said. “I want to keep impressing the fans all over the world and I am determined to put on a spectacular performance against Godfrey.” Huck has just returned to Germany today after joining 2010 International Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee Wilfried Sauerland for a special weekend in Canastota, where he also met new stablemate Steve Cunningham.

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Rodel Mayol Makes Title Defense Number Two

June 16th, 2010

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Press Release

WBC light flyweight world champion Rodel Mayol is already in San Juan del Rio, Queretaro to defend his title for the second time against Omar Nino from Jalisco, Mexico. The fight will be in the local bullring and a full house is expected as well as a TV audience in Mexico and the USA. Mayol conducted a training session on Monday in his hotel. “I am more than ready,” he declared. “I prepared myself much better than the last time with Omar. I am desperate to climb on the ring and show everybody why I am the champion.”

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Timothy Bradley Speaks Out About his Match with Carlos Abregu

June 16th, 2010

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Showtime Press Release

Undefeated WBO junior welterweight champion Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley and undefeated welterweight contender Luis Carlos “El Potro” Abregu hosted an international media conference call on Monday to discuss their July 17 bout at the Agua Caliente Casino • Resort • Spa in Rancho Mirage, California. Here is what was said…

Gary Shaw: The HBO-televised portion of the July 17 card in The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Resort will open with a 12-round junior middleweight fight between Alfredo Angulo and Joachim Alcine. Angulo is one of boxing’s most exciting fighters and Alcine, a former world champion, presents the single toughest fight of Angulo’s career. Everybody is calling this a pick ‘em fight. So it’ll be a very, very interesting fight to see if Alfredo can hunt down another foe and advance to the front of the line of the 154-pounders.

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Timur Ibragimov Makes it Win Number Six Over Oliver McCall

June 16th, 2010

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Press Release

Heavyweight Timur Ibragimov (28-2-1, 15 KOs) scored a convincing twelve round unanimous decision over former WBC heavyweight champion Oliver McCall (54-10, 37 KOs) on Tuesday night at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida. Scores were 117-111, 117-111, 119-109. Ibragimov has now won six straight, while the loss could prove costly for the 45-year-old McCall’s hopes of landing another major fight.

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Gary “Digital” Williams’ Amateur Pulse

June 16th, 2010

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By Gary “Digital” Williams

Beltway-area amateurs began their first day of competition at the Junior Nationals at Camp Lejeune, NC with good performances. Five boxers moved onto the next round.

At 119 pounds, Gervonta Davis of Baltimore stopped Alexis Garcia of Atwater, CA at 1:49 of the second round.

In a 145-pound bout, Demetrius Martin of Forestville, MD decisioned Martin Morales of Eufaula, OK, 5-3.

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Life Beyond Floyd Mayweather & Manny Pacquiao: Boxing’s Underrated

June 16th, 2010

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By Daniel “Tex” Cohen

Prize-fighting is an economically idiotic idea for the fighters themselves. While HBO, Showtime, and Don King get rich, the guys that serve as the product itself wind up with pathetically little to show for their efforts. Hell, Izzy Vazquez and Rafael Marquez split barely more than a million bucks in the third fight of what was one of the greatest trilogies of all time.

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Life Beyond Floyd Mayweather & Manny Pacquiao: Boxing’s Underrated

June 16th, 2010

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By Daniel “Tex” Cohen

Prize-fighting is an economically idiotic idea for the fighters themselves. While HBO, Showtime, and Don King get rich, the guys that serve as the product itself wind up with pathetically little to show for their efforts. Hell, Izzy Vazquez and Rafael Marquez split barely more than a million bucks in the third fight of what was one of the greatest trilogies of all time.

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Brian's Boxing Mailbag (One Fight To Rule Them All, Klitschko Bros. vs. Legends, and of Course Manny Pacquiao)

June 15th, 2010

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Email Bag Hosted by Brian Wilbur

Hello readers, welcome again to my mailbag. Boxing has become invisible lately in the sporting landscape, overshadowed by the soccer World Cup going on in South Africa, the NBA Finals between the Lakers and Celtics, and by MMA pay per view events (I called Chuck Liddell being completely washed up by the way). Those events, especially the World Cup, are worldwide spectacles that captivate millions of people. Boxing seems insignificant in comparison, especially with no blockbuster fights in the upcoming schedule.

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Brian’s Boxing Mailbag (One Fight To Rule Them All, Klitschko Bros. vs. Legends, and of Course Manny Pacquiao)

June 15th, 2010

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Email Bag Hosted by Brian Wilbur

Hello readers, welcome again to my mailbag. Boxing has become invisible lately in the sporting landscape, overshadowed by the soccer World Cup going on in South Africa, the NBA Finals between the Lakers and Celtics, and by MMA pay per view events (I called Chuck Liddell being completely washed up by the way). Those events, especially the World Cup, are worldwide spectacles that captivate millions of people. Boxing seems insignificant in comparison, especially with no blockbuster fights in the upcoming schedule.

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Teddy Atlas’ Next Heavyweight Champion: Alexander Povetkin

June 15th, 2010

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By Geno McGahee

I have often referred to Teddy Atlas as the most honest guy in boxing, and he is. No matter what, he will speak his mind, most likely ruffling some feathers at ESPN when he announces that they owe the audience a better match upon occasion. He calls things the way that he sees them, being the first to talk about hot prospect Joe Mesi and his brain injury and risks he would take stepping back into the ring. He also spoke of inside information about an email from Team Pacquiao, asking what the penalty would be for a positive test. He pulls no punches.

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Former WBO Middleweight Champion, Doug "The Cobra" Dewitt Sits Ringside with RSR

June 15th, 2010

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Interview by “Bad” Brad Berkwitt (Reposted for Archive Purposes)

“I was blessed to have a boxing career and thanks for the opportunity to discuss it after all these years”. – Doug Dewitt

If there was ever a true New York accent, former WBO Middleweight Champion Doug “The Cobra” Dewitt had it while we discussed his stellar boxing career. Throughout our conversation, Dewitt, sharp as a tack, reeled off information about his career with relative ease. The highlight of which, was clearly his winning the first ever WBO Middleweight Championship on April 18, 1989 against Marvelous Marvin Hagler’s half-brother, Robbie Sims, via a 12 round decision.

Dewitt, still living in New York and retired now for almost 18 years, is still involved with boxing through a personal training business and his passion is very strong for it to continue to succeed.

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Former WBO Middleweight Champion, Doug “The Cobra” Dewitt Sits Ringside with RSR

June 15th, 2010

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Interview by “Bad” Brad Berkwitt (Reposted for Archive Purposes)

“I was blessed to have a boxing career and thanks for the opportunity to discuss it after all these years”. – Doug Dewitt

If there was ever a true New York accent, former WBO Middleweight Champion Doug “The Cobra” Dewitt had it while we discussed his stellar boxing career. Throughout our conversation, Dewitt, sharp as a tack, reeled off information about his career with relative ease. The highlight of which, was clearly his winning the first ever WBO Middleweight Championship on April 18, 1989 against Marvelous Marvin Hagler’s half-brother, Robbie Sims, via a 12 round decision.

Dewitt, still living in New York and retired now for almost 18 years, is still involved with boxing through a personal training business and his passion is very strong for it to continue to succeed.

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