Boxing: May 2012

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Boxing: What's Hot Now: Joe Frazier

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Joe Frazier

May 31st 2012, 11:01

32 Wins, 4 Losses, 1 Draw, 27 Knockouts

1965
1965-08-16 -- Woody Goss, Philadelphia, PA, W TKO 1
1965-09-20 -- Mike Bruce, Philadelphia, PA, W KO 3
1965-09-28 -- Ray Staples, Philadelphia, PA, W KO 2
1965-11-11 -- Abe Davis, Philadelphia, PA, W KO 1

1966
1966-01-17 -- Mel Turnbow, Philadelphia, PA, W KO 1
1966-03-04 -- Dick Wipperman, New York, NY, W TKO 5
1966-04-04 -- Charley Polite, Philadelphia, PA, W TKO 2
1966-04-28 -- Don (Toro) Smith, Pittsburgh, PA, W KO 3
1966-05-19 -- Chuck (Charley) Leslie, Los Angeles, CA, W KO 3
1966-05-26 -- Memphis Al Jones, Los Angeles, CA, W KO 1
1966-07-25 -- Billy Daniels, Philadelphia, PA, W TKO 6
1966-09-21 -- Oscar Bonavena, New York, NY, W 10
1966-11-21 -- Eddie Machen, Los Angeles, CA, W TKO 10

1967
1967-02-21 -- Doug Jones, Philadelphia, PA, W KO 5
1967-04-11 -- Jefferson Davis, Miami Beach, FL, W KO 5
1967-05-04 -- George Johns, Los Angeles, CA, W 10
1967-07-19 -- George Chuvalo, New York, NY, W TKO 4
1967-10-17 -- Tony Doyle, Philadelphia, PA, W TKO 2
1967-12-18 -- Marion Connors, Boston, MA, W KO 3

1968
1968-03-04 -- Buster Mathis, New York, NY, W TKO 11
1968-06-24 -- Manuel Ramos, New York, NY, W TKO 2
1968-12-10 -- Oscar Bonavena, Philadelphia, PA, W 15

1969
1969-04-22 -- Dave Zyglewicz, Houston, TX, W KO 1
1969-06-16 -- Don Warner, New York, NY, Exh
1969-06-23 -- Jerry Quarry, New York, NY, W TKO 7

1970
1970-02-16 -- Jimmy Ellis, New York, NY, W TKO 5
(Won WBC Heavyweight Title)
(Won WBA Heavyweight Title)
1970-11-18 -- Bob Foster, Detroit, MI, W KO 2
(Retained WBC Heavyweight Title)
(Retained WBA Heavyweight Title)

1971
1971-03-08 -- Muhammad Ali, New York, NY, W 15
(Retained WBC Heavyweight Title)
(Retained WBA Heavyweight Title)
1971-07-15 -- Cleveland Williams, Houston, TX, Exh 3
1971-07-15 -- James Helwig, Houston, TX, Exh 3

1972
1972-01-15 -- Terry Daniels, New Orleans, LA, W TKO 4
(Retained WBC Heavyweight Title)
(Retained WBA Heavyweight Title)
1972-05-25 -- Ron Stander, Omaha, NE, W TKO 5
(Retained WBC Heavyweight Title)
(Retained WBA Heavyweight Title)
1972-09-29 -- Willie Monroe, Denver, CO, Exh 2
1972-09-29 -- Mike Boswell, Denver, CO, Exh 2

1973
1973-01-22 -- George Foreman, Kingston, Jamaica, L TKO 2
(Lost WBC Heavyweight Title)
(Lost WBA Heavyweight Title)
1973-07-02 -- Joe Bugner, London, England, W 12

1974
1974-01-28 -- Muhammad Ali, New York, NY, L 12
1974-06-17 -- Jerry Quarry, New York, NY, W TKO 5

1975
1975-03-01 -- Jimmy Ellis, Melbourne, Australia, W TKO 9
1975-10-01 -- Muhammad Ali, Manila, Philippines, L TKO 14
(For WBC Heavyweight Title)
(For WBA Heavyweight Title)

1976
1976-06-15 -- George Foreman, Uniondale, NY, L TKO 5
1976-12-03 -- Marvis Frazier, Rochester, NY, Exh 2
1976-12-03 -- Mike Koranicki, Rochester, NY, Exh 2

1981
1981-12-03 -- Floyd (Jumbo) Cummings, Chicago, IL, D 10

Joe Frazier - Date of Birth: January 12, 1944
Date of Death: November 7, 2011

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Boxing: What's Hot Now: Nonito Donaire

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Nonito Donaire

May 31st 2012, 11:01

The Filipino Flash

28 Wins, 1 Loss, 18 Knockouts

2012
02-04 -- Wilfredo Vazquez Jr., San Antonio, TX, W 12 *RECAP*
(Won vacant WBO super bantamweight title)

2011
10-22 -- Omar Narvaez, New York, NY, W 12
(Retained WBC bantamweight title)
(Retained WBO bantamweight title)
02-19 -- Fernando Montiel, Las Vegas, NV, TKO 2 *RECAP*
(Won WBC bantamweight title)
(Won WBO bantamweight title)

2010
12-04 -- Wladimir Sidorenko, Anaheim, CA, KO 4
07-10 -- Hernan Marquez, San Juan, Puerto Rico, TKO 8
(Retained interim WBA super flyweight title)
02-13 -- Manuel Vargas, Las Vegas, NV, KO 3
(Retained interim WBA super flyweight title)

2009
08-15 -- Rafael Concepcion, Las Vegas, NV, W 12
(Won interim WBA super flyweight title)
04-19 -- Raul Martinez, Quezon City, Philippines, TKO 4
(Retained IBF flyweight title)

2008
11-01 -- Moruti Mthalane, Las Vegas, NV, TKO 6
(Retained IBF flyweight title)

2007
12-01 -- Luis Maldonado, Mashantucket, CT, TKO 8
(Retained IBF flyweight title)
07-07 -- Vic Darchinyan, Bridgeport, CT, TKO 5
(Won IBF flyweight title)
05-12 -- Kevin Hudgins, Reno, NV, TKO 1

2006
10-07 -- Oscar Andrade, Las Vegas, NV, W 12
07-29 -- Jose Luis Cardenas, Santa Ynez, CA, TKO 2
01-20 -- Kahren Harutyunyan, Temecula, CA, W 10

2005
11-05 -- Ilido Julio, Stateline, NV, W 8
10-01 -- Daniel Gonzalez, Reno, NV, KO 1
07-02 -- Larry Olvera, Reno, NV, W 6
05-13 -- Paulino Villalobos, San Jose, CA, TKO 6

2004
11-12 -- Gilberto Bolanos, Montebello, CA, W 8
06-18 -- Ricardo Barrera, Montebello, CA, TKO 4

2003
06-27 -- Jorge Lopez, Vallejo, CA, TKO 1

2002
11-02 -- Mark Sales, Taguig City, Philippines, W 8
09-01 -- Kaichon Sor Vorapin, Agana, Guam, KO 2
05-31 -- Noel Alma, Paranaque City, Philippines, KO 1

2001
07-03 -- Jose Luis Torres, Monterey, CA, TKO 1
06-08 -- Saul Santoyo, Inglewood, CA, W 4
03-10 -- Rosendo Sanchez, Vallejo, CA, L 5
02-22 -- Jose Lazaro, Inglewood, CA, KO 1

Nonito Donaire Date of Birth: Nov. 16, 1982

Boxing: What's Hot Now: Timothy Bradley

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Timothy Bradley

May 31st 2012, 11:01

Desert Storm

28 Wins, 0 Losses, 1 No Contest, 12 Knockouts

2012
06-09 -- Manny Pacquiao, Las Vegas, NV, ???
(For WBO welterweight title)

2011
11-12 -- Joel Casamayor, Las Vegas, NV, TKO 8
(Retained WBO light welterweight title)
01-29 -- Devon Alexander, Pontiac, MI, W Tech Dec 10 *RECAP*
(Won WBC light welterweight title)
(Retained WBO light welterweight title)

2010
07-17 -- Luis Carlos Abregu, Rancho Mirage, CA, W 12

2009
12-12 -- Lamont Peterson, Rancho Mirage, CA, W 12 *RECAP*
(Retained WBO light welterweight title)
08-01 -- Nate Campbell, Rancho Mirage, CA, NC 3 *RECAP*
(Retained WBO light welterweight title)
04-04 -- Kendall Holt, Montreal, Canada, W 12 *RECAP*
(Retained WBC light welterweight title)
(Won WBO light welterweight title)

2008
09-13 -- Edner Cherry, Biloxi, MS, W 12
(Retained WBC light welterweight title)
05-10 -- Junior Witter, Nottingham, United Kingdom, W 12
(Won WBC light welterweight title)

2007
07-27 -- Miguel Vazquez, Corona, CA, W 10
06-01 -- Donald Camarena, Santa Ynez, CA, W 10
04-13 -- Nasser Athumani, Ontario, CA, TKO 5
02-02 -- Manuel Garnica, Santa Ynez, CA, W 8

2006
12-01 -- Jaime Rangel, Santa Ynez, CA, W Tech Dec 8
10-16 -- Alfonso Sanchez, Ontario, CA, KO 1
08-18 -- Martin Ramirez, Corona, CA, TKO 5
06-23 -- Arturo Urena, Ontario, CA, TKO 3
05-13 -- Jesus Santiago, Lancaster, CA, KO 6
03-31 -- Eli Addison, Ontario, CA, W 8
02-17 -- Rafael Ortiz, Ontario, CA, TKO 2

2005
11-21 -- Jorge Padilla, Ontario, CA, W Tech Dec 9
09-23 -- Francisco Rincon, Corona, CA, W 10
08-26 -- Juan Cervantes, Corona, CA, W 6
07-21 -- Marcos Costa, Los Angeles, CA, TKO 5
06-03 -- Justo Almazan, Ontario, CA, W 6
04-25 -- Ramon Ortiz, Ontario, CA, KO 3
03-28 -- Carlos Parra, Ontario, CA, KO 1

2004
11-22 -- Luis Medina, Ontario, CA, TKO 1
10-29 -- Raul Nunez, Ontario, CA, W 4
08-20 -- Francisco Martinez, Corona, CA, TKO 2

Timothy Bradley Date of Birth: Aug. 29, 1983

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Boxing: What's Hot Now: Paul Williams

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Paul Williams

May 30th 2012, 11:01

The Punisher

41 Wins, 2 Losses, 27 Knockouts

2012
02-18 -- Nobuhiro Ishida, Corpus Christi, TX, W 12

2011
07-09 -- Erislandy Lara, Atlantic City, NJ, W 12 *RECAP*

2010
11-20 -- Sergio Martinez, Atlantic City, NJ, KO by 2 *RECAP*
(For WBC middleweight title)
05-08 -- Kermit Cintron, Carson, CA, W Tech Dec 4

2009
12-05 -- Sergio Martinez, Atlantic City, NJ, W 12 *RECAP*
04-11 -- Ronald 'Winky' Wright, Las Vegas, NV, W 12 *RECAP*

2008
11-29 -- Verno Phillips, Ontario, CA, TKO 8 *RECAP*
(Won interim WBO light middleweight title)
09-25 -- Andy Kolle, San Jacinto, CA, TKO 1 *RECAP*
06-07 -- Carlos Quintana, Uncasville, CT, TKO 1 *RECAP*
(Won WBO Welterweight Title)
02-09 -- Carlos Quintana, Temecula, CA, L 12 *RECAP*
(Lost WBO Welterweight Title)

2007
07-14 -- Antonio Margarito, Carson, CA, W 12
(Won WBO Welterweight Title)

2006
11-04 -- Santos Pakau, Las Vegas, NV, TKO 6
08-19 -- Sharmba Mitchell, Reno, NV, KO 4
05-27 -- Walter Dario Matthysse, Carson, CA, TKO 10
04-12 -- Sergio Rios, Lemoore, CA, KO 2

2005
12-02 -- Alfonso Sanchez, Lemoore, CA, KO 5
09-30 -- Marteze Logan, Brooks, CA, W 8
04-22 -- Terrance Cauthen, Santa Ynez, CA, W 10

2004
11-11 -- Sammy Sparkman, Washington, DC, TKO 4
09-23 -- Javier Hector Valadez, San Jose, CA, TKO 1
05-07 -- Luis Hernandez, mashantucket, CT, W 10
02-06 -- Rodolfo Gomez, Tucson, AZ, TKO 4

2003
11-07 -- Arturo Rodriguez, Tucson, AZ, KO 1
08-26 -- Benjie Marquez, Albuquerque, NM, W DQ 3
01-03 -- Earl Jackson, Norman, OK, TKO 2

2002
10-18 -- Joshua Onyango, Buffalo, NY, W 6
07-27 -- Gary Grant, Savannah, GA, TKO 2
04-05 -- Laatekwei Hammond, Buffalo, NY, W 6
01-04 -- Agustin Silva, Miami, FL, W 4

2001
12-07 -- Mahan Washington, Indio, CA, TKO 3
09-29 -- Willie McDonald, Savannah, GA, TKO 1
08-25 -- Robert Muhammad, Savannah, GA, TKO 5
07-03 -- Rhon Roberts, Atlanta, GA, TKO 4
03-31 -- Miguel Aquila, Augusta, GA, TKO 3
01-27 -- Henry Hawkins, Augusta, GA, TKO 1

2000
12-14 -- Miguel Aquila, Columbus, GA, TKO 2
12-09 -- Rohan Nanton, Charlotte, NC, TKO 1
10-28 -- Eleser Ortega, Savannah, GA, TKO 1
10-19 -- James Young, Columbus, GA, TKO 3
09-30 -- Adrian McNeil, Augusta, GA, KO 1
08-18 -- Richard Burns, Ocala, FL, KO 1
08-01 -- Matt Hill, Washington, DC, TKO 1
07-21 -- Jeremy Mickelson, Greensboro, NC, W 4

Paul Williams Date of Birth: July 27, 1981

Boxing: What's Hot Now: Amir Khan

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Amir Khan

May 30th 2012, 11:01

The Pride of Bolton
2004 Olympic Lightweight Silver Medalist

26 Wins, 2 Losses, 18 Knockouts

2012
05-19 -- Lamont Peterson, Las Vegas, NV, ???
(For WBA light welterweight title)
(For IBF light welterweight title)

2011
12-10 -- Lamont Peterson, Washington, DC, L 12
(Lost WBA light welterweight title)
(Lost IBF light welterweight title)
07-23 -- Zab Judah, Las Vegas, NV, KO 5 *RECAP*
(Retained WBA light welterweight title)
(Won IBF light welterweight title)
04-16 -- Paul McCloskey, Manchester, United Kingdom, W Tech Dec 6
(Retained WBA light welterweight title)

2010
12-11 -- Marcos Maidana, Las Vegas, NV, W 12 *RECAP*
(Retained WBA light welterweight title)
05-15 -- Paul Malignaggi, New York, NY, TKO 11 *RECAP*
(Retained WBA light welterweight title)

2009
12-05 -- Dmitriy Salita, Newcastle, United Kingdom, TKO 1 *RECAP*
(Retained WBA light welterweight title)
07-18 -- Andriy Kotelnik, Manchester, United Kingdom, W 12 *RECAP*
(Won WBA light welterweight title)
03-14 -- Marco Antonio Barrera, Manchester, United Kingdom, W Tech Dec 5 *RECAP / PHOTOS*

2008
12-06 -- Oisin Fagan, London, United Kingdom, TKO 2
09-06 -- Breidis Prescott, Manchester, United Kingdom, KO by 1 *RECAP*
06-21 -- Michael Gomez, Birmingham, United Kingdom, TKO 5
04-05 -- Martin Kristjansen, Bolton, United Kingdom, TKO 7
02-02 -- Gairy St. Clair, London, United Kingdom, W 12

2007
12-08 -- Graham Earl, Bolton, United Kingdom, TKO 1
10-06 -- Scott Lawton, Nottingham, United Kingdom, TKO 4
07-14 -- Willie Limond, London, United Kingdom, TKO 8
04-07 -- Steffy Bull, Cardiff, United Kingdom, TKO 3
02-17 -- Mohammed Medjadji, London, United Kingdom, TKO 1

2006
12-09 -- Rachid Drilzane, London, United Kingdom, W 10
09-02 -- Ryan Barrett, Bolton, United Kingdom, TKO 1
07-08 -- Colin Bain, Cardiff, United Kingdom, TKO 2
05-20 -- Laszlo Komjathi, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, W 6
02-25 -- Jackson Williams, London, United Kingdom, TKO 3
01-28 -- Vitali Martynov, Nottingham, United Kingdom, TKO 1

2005
12-10 -- Daniel Thorpe, London, United Kingdom, TKO 2
11-05 -- Steve Gethin, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, TKO 3
09-10 -- Baz Carey, Cardiff, United Kingdom, W 4
07-16 -- David Bailey, Bolton, United Kingdom, TKO 1

Amir Khan Date of Birth: Dec. 8, 1986

Boxing: What's Hot Now: Victor Ortiz

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Victor Ortiz

May 30th 2012, 11:01

Vicious

29 Wins, 3 Losses, 2 Draws, 22 Knockouts

2012
06-30 -- Andre Berto, Las Vegas, NV, ???
(For IBF welterweight title)

2011
09-17 -- Floyd Mayweather Jr., Las Vegas, NV, KO by 4 *RECAP*
(Lost WBC welterweight title)
04-16 -- Andre Berto, Mashantucket, CT, W 12
(Won WBC welterweight title)

2010
12-11 -- Lamont Peterson, Las Vegas, NV, D 10 *RECAP*
09-18 -- Vivian Harris, Los Angeles, CA, KO 3 *RECAP*
05-15 -- Nate Campbell, New York, NY, W 10 *RECAP*
02-25 -- Hector Alatorre, Los Angeles, CA, TKO 10

2009
12-12 -- Antonio Diaz, Chicago, IL, TKO 7 *RECAP*
06-27 -- Marcos Maidana, Los Angeles, CA, TKO by 6 *RECAP*
(For Interim WBA light welterweight title)
03-07 -- Mike Arnaoutis, San Jose, CA, TKO 2 *RECAP*

2008
12-06 -- Jeffrey Resto, Las Vegas, NV, TKO 2
09-13 -- Roberto Arrieta, Las Vegas, NV, TKO 5
05-03 -- Dairo Esalas, Carson, CA, KO 5

2007
11-10 -- Carlos Maussa, New York, NY, KO 1
08-30 -- Emmanuel Clottey, Houston, TX, W TKO 10
06-29 -- Maximino Cuevas, Camp Verde, AZ, KO 1
04-14 -- Tomas Barrientes, San Antonio, TX, TKO 5
01-19 -- Marvin Cordova Jr., Phoenix, AZ, D Tech Dec 1

2006
11-03 -- Yahir Aguiar, Nogales, AZ, KO 2
09-08 -- Alfred Kotey, Dallas, TX, W 8
06-23 -- Orlando Cantera, Nogales, AZ, TKO 4
03-31 -- Freddie Barrera, Maywood, CA, TKO 1
02-10 -- Nestor Rosas, San Antonio, TX, KO 5
01-06 -- Leroy Fountain, Bernalillo, NM, KO 4

2005
11-04 -- Donnell Logan, Ventura, CA, TKO 2
09-09 -- Kevin Carmody, Laughlin, NV, W 6
08-26 -- Oliver Bolanos, Houston, TX, W 4
06-03 -- Corey Alarcon, Oxnard, CA, L DQ 1
03-05 -- Rodney Jones, Las Vegas, NV, TKO 2
02-11 -- Joel Ortega, San Diego, CA, TKO 1

2004
11-26 -- Juan Patino, Las Vegas, NV, W 4
10-08 -- Charles Hawkins, Laughlin, NV, TKO 4
09-17 -- Lee De Leon, Las Vegas, NV, TKO 2
07-24 -- Alejandro Nungaray, Laughlin, NV, W 4
06-04 -- Raul Montes, Las Vegas, NV, TKO 1

Victor Ortiz Date of Birth: Jan. 31, 1987

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Boxing: Paul Williams Paralyzed in Motorcycle Crash

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Paul Williams Paralyzed in Motorcycle Crash

May 29th 2012, 13:52

The boxing career of former champ Paul Williams is over after a motorcycle accident has left him paralyzed from the waist down. The injuries are not considered life-threatening and Williams is conscious, alert and - believe it or not - in good spirits. Surgery is scheduled for later this week to help stabilize the healthy portion of his spine.

The crash happened in Atlanta shortly before 8 am.m on Sunday morning. Williams' manager says that Williams - who was wearing a helmet - swerved to avoid an oncoming car and rode up an embankment before losing control of the bike, landing on his back and head. A police report states that Williams "was traveling too fast for conditions and couldn't negotiate a curve and the bike left the roadway" but makes no mention of other vehicles. Regardless of the exact cause of the crash, the accident brings a sudden, tragic end to the boxing career of a talented, exciting fighter who has always seemed to be a genuinely good guy.

Just last week it was announced that Williams would challenge WBC junior middleweight champ Saul "Canelo" Alvarez on September 15 in Las Vegas. Instead, the 30-year-old Williams will be facing an even bigger challenge ...

Boxing: What's Hot Now: Olympics - U.S. Boxing Team - 1976

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Olympics - U.S. Boxing Team - 1976

May 29th 2012, 11:01

U.S. Olympic Boxing Teams

1904 | 1908 | 1924 | 1928 | 1932 | 1936 | 1948 | 1952 | 1956 | 1960 | 1964 | 1968 | 1972 | 1976 | 1980 | 1984 | 1988 | 1992 | 1996 | 2000 | 2004 | 2008

1976 -- Montreal, Canada

106: Louis Curtis, Washington, D.C.
112: Leo Randolph, Tacoma, Wash. (1st)
119: Charles Mooney, Army (2nd)
125: Davey Lee Armstrong, Puyallup, Wash.
132: Howard Davis Jr., Glen Cove, N.Y. (1st)
139: Ray Leonard, Palmer Park, Md. (1st)
147: Clinton Jackson, Nashville, Tenn.
156: Charles Walker Jr., Mesa, Ariz.
165: Michael Spinks, St. Louis, Mo. (1st)
178: Leon Spinks, St. Louis, Mo. (1st)
+178: Johnny Tate, Knoxville, Tenn. (3rd)

Boxing: What's Hot Now: Boxing's Best of the Century

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Boxing's Best of the Century

May 29th 2012, 11:01

Who knows what it is about the end of every year that compels people to issue a seemingly endless array of lists ranking nearly everything imaginable. Regardless of the topic, there are countless â€˜best ofâ€™, â€˜worst ofâ€™ and â€˜top tensâ€™ to be found in every newspaper, magazine and website. With this not only being the end of the year, but also the end of a decade AND a millennium, the volume of lists is even more overwhelming than usual.

One such list, which will undoubtedly stir much debate among boxing enthusiasts, is the recently released listing of the best fighters of the 20th century as chosen by a five-member panel for the Associated Press. Presented below are the AP results for fighter of the century, as well as the top fighters in each weight class. Recognizing that there are even more opinions than there are lists, each category also includes a poll so that you can have your own say as to who was the best overall and at each and every weight.

Fighter of Century

1. Sugar Ray Robinson - welterweight and five-time middleweight champion
Record: 175-19-6, 109 KO's; Career: 1940-65, 24 years active.

2. Muhammad Ali - first three-time heavyweight champion
Record: 56-5, 37 KO's; Career: 1960-81, 19 years active.

3. Henry Armstrong - only fighter to hold three titles (featherweight, lightweight and welterweight) simultaneously
Record: 150-21-9, 101 KO's; Career: 1933-45, 13 years active.

4. Joe Louis - defended the heavyweight championship a record 25 times
Record: 68-3, 54 KO's; Career: 1934-51, 14 years active.

5. Willie Pep - featherweight champion who was a brilliant boxer
Record: 230-11-1, 65 KO's; Career: 1940-66, 22 years active.

6. Jack Dempsey - heavyweight champion who participated in several legendary fights
Record: 61-6-8, 50 KO's, 6 ND; Career: 1914-27, 11 years active.

7. Roberto Duran - dominant lightweight of 1970's, who also won titles in three other weight classes
Record: 102-15, 70 KO's; Career: 1967-99, 31 years active.

8. Benny Leonard - master boxer who was lightweight champion
Record: 85-5-5, 69 KO's, 119 ND; Career: 1911-32, 16 years active.

9. Billy Conn - light heavyweight champion who made historic challenge against Joe Louis
Record: 63-11-1, 14 KO's; Career: 1934-48, 11 years active.

10. Harry Greb - middleweight champion and only man ever to beat Gene Tunney
Record: 115-8-3, 51 KO's, 179 ND; Career: 1913-26, 14 years active.

Note: Career denotes years of first and last fights; years active is number of years with at least one fight.

Heavyweights
Light Heavyweights
Middleweights
Welterweights
Junior Welterweights
Lightweights
Junior Lightweights
Featherwights
Bantamweights
Flyweights

Boxing: What's Hot Now: Andre Ward

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Andre Ward

May 29th 2012, 11:01

25 Wins, 0 Losses, 13 Knockouts

Won Gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in the light heavyweight division as a member of the U.S. Olympic Boxing Team

2011
12-17 -- Carl Froch, Atlantic City, NJ, W 12 *RECAP*
(Won WBC super middleweight title)
(Retained WBA super middleweight title)
05-14 -- Arthur Abraham, Carson, CA, W 12 *RECAP*
(Retained WBA super middleweight title)

2010
11-27 -- Sakio Bika, Oakland, CA, W 12 *RECAP*
(Retained WBA super middleweight title)
06-19 -- Allan Green, Oakland, CA, W 12 *RECAP*
(Retained WBA super middleweight title)

2009
11-21 -- Mikkel Kessler, Oakland, CA, W Tech Dec 11 *RECAP*
(Won WBA super middleweight title)
09-12 -- Shelby Pudwill, Temecula, CA, TKO 3
05-16 -- Edison Miranda, Oakland, CA, W 12
02-06 -- Henry Buchanan, Lemoore, CA, W 12

2008
12-13 -- Esteban Camou, Cabazon, CA, TKO 3
06-20 -- Jerson Ravelo, Georgetown, Cayman Islands, TKO 8
03-20 -- Rubin Williams, San Jose, CA, TKO 7

2007
11-16 -- Roger Cantrell, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, TKO 5
07-14 -- Francisco Diaz, Carson, CA, TKO 3
05-17 -- Dhafir Smith, Lemoore, CA, TKO 6
03-29 -- Julio Jean, San Jose, CA, TKO 3

2006
11-16 -- Derrick Findley, San Jose, CA, W 6
04-29 -- Andy Kolle, Mashantucket, CT, TKO 6
02-23 -- Kendall Gould, Lemoore, CA, W 6

2005
11-19 -- Darnell Boone, Portland, OR, W 6
10-01 -- Glenn LaPlante, Tampa, FL, KO 1
08-18 -- Christopher Holt, San Jose, CA, TKO 3
06-18 -- Ben Aragon, Memphis, TN, TKO 3
04-07 -- Roy Ashworth, Temecula, CA, W DQ 3
02-10 -- Kenny Kost, Lemoore, CA, W 6

2004
12-18 -- Chris Molina, Los Angeles, CA, TKO 2

Andre Ward Date of Birth: Feb. 23, 1984

Monday, May 28, 2012

Boxing: Johnny Tapia: 1967-2012

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Johnny Tapia: 1967-2012

May 29th 2012, 01:40

Former champ Johnny Tapia, who battled assorted demons throughout his turbulent life, was found dead at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. An autopsy is being performed to determine the cause of dearth.

Tapia won five titles in three weight classes despite cocaine addiction, alcohol abuse, bipolar disorder, suicide attempts, depression and seemingly non-stop legal issues. He was a fan favorite for his all-action fighting style as well as for his ability to overcome adversity.

Tapia last fought on June, when he outpointed washed up former champ Mauricio Pastrana in an eight-rounder. He finished with a 59-5-2 (30 KOs) record, including wins over Danny Romero, Jorge Julio, Cesar Soto and Manuel Medina, as well as losses to Paulie Ayala (twice) and Marco Antonio Barrera.

Boxing: Froch Destroys Bute in Five

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Froch Destroys Bute in Five

May 28th 2012, 09:28

Before they met in the ring, former WBC champ Carl Froch claimed previously unbeaten IBF super middleweight Lucian Bute was overrated. After completely dominating and stopping Bute in five rounds, it looks like perhaps the cocky Froch may have been correct. The first two rounds were somewhat even with both fighters landing shots, but Froch looking the heavier-handed of the two. Froch took over in rounds three and four before finishing off Bute in round five with a series of punches that left the former champ reeling and virtually defenseless along the ropes. Referee Earl Brown initially waved the fight off - prompting Froch's promoter to run into the ring to celebrate - only to then begin a standing eight count. Controversy was avoided, however, as Bute's trainer also entered the ring to save his fighter as Bute was in no condition to continue.

Give Bute credit for finally leaving his comfort zone and traveling to Froch's hometown of Nottingham, England for his 10th title defense ... a decision he is likely second-guessing. There is a rematch clause for Froch-Bute II in Montreal, but given the brutal nature of the KO, it remains to be seen whether Bute will want to exercise that clause immediately or take some time off to recover and rebuild his confidence.

One other thought: undefeated WBC/WBA super middleweight Andre Ward champ, who scored a one-sided decision over Froch in December, should have immediately proceeded to a fight with Bute to completely clean out the division rather than letting Froch remove Bute from the picture as a big money opponent. Instead, Ward may face light heavyweight champ Chad Dawson at a catchweight. Dawson will pose a bigger risk in the ring and produce a smaller paycheck for Ward ... not a good combination.

Boxing: What's Hot Now: 2008 U.S. Olympics Boxing

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2008 U.S. Olympics Boxing

May 28th 2012, 11:01

2008 -- Beijing, China

106: LUIS YANEZ, Duncanville, Texas - LOST IN SECOND ROUND
112: RAU'SHEE WARREN, Cincinnati, Ohio - LOST IN FIRST ROUND
119: GARY RUSSELL JR., Capitol Heights, Maryland - FAILED TO MAKE WEIGHT
125: RAYNELL WILLIAMS, Cleveland, Ohio - LOST IN SECOND ROUND
132: SADAM ALI, Brooklyn, New York - LOST IN FIRST ROUND
141: JAVIER MOLINA, Commerce, California - LOST IN FIRST ROUND
152: DEMETRIUS ANDRADE, Providence, Rhode Island - LOST IN QUARTER FINALS
165: SHAWN ESTRADA, East Los Angeles, California - LOST IN SECOND ROUND
201: DEONTAY WILDER, Tuscaloosa, Alabama - WON BRONZE MEDAL

Head Coach: DAN CAMPBELL

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May 28th 2012, 11:01

U.S. Olympic Boxing Teams

1984 -- Los Angeles, California, USA

106: Paul Gonzales, Los Angeles, Calif. (1st)
112: Steve McCrory, Detroit, Mich. (1st)
119: Robert Shannon, Edmonds, Wash.
125: Meldrick Taylor, Philadelphia, Pa. (1st)
132: Pernell Whitaker, Norfolk, Va. (1st)
139: Jerry Page, Columbus, Ohio (1st)
147: Mark Breland, Brooklyn, N.Y. (1st)
156: Frank Tate, Detroit, Mich. (1st)
165: Virgil Hill, Williston, N.D. (2nd)
178: Evander Holyfield, Atlanta, Ga. (3rd)
201: Henry Tillman, Los Angeles, Calif. (1st)
+201: Tyrell Biggs, Philadelphia, Pa. (1st)

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Boxing: What's Hot Now: Olympics - U.S. Boxing Team - 1996

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May 27th 2012, 11:01

U.S. Olympic Boxing Teams

1996 -- Atlanta, Georgia, USA

106: Albert Guardado, Topeka, Kan.
112: Eric Morel, Madison, Wis.
119: Zahir Raheem, Philadelphia, Pa.
125: Floyd Mayweather, Grand Rapids, Mich.
132: Terrance Cauthen, Philadelphia, Pa.
139: David Diaz, Chicago, Ill.
147: Fernando Vargas, Oxnard, Calif.
156: David Reid, Philadelphia, Pa. (1st)
165: Rhoshii Wells, Riverdale, Ga.
178: Antonio Tarver, Orlando, Fla.
201: Nate Jones, Chicago, Ill.
+201: Lawrence Clay-Bey, Hartford, Conn

Saturday, May 26, 2012

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May 26th 2012, 17:22

Fans will have to continue to wait for the long-awaited rematch between Victor Ortiz and Andre Berto. Initially it was Berto's torn left biceps that forced a February 11 fight date to be postponed to June 23. Then Berto tested positive for the banned substance norandrosterone so he's out for the June 23 date.

Instead of continuing to wait around for Berto, Ortiz decided to keep the June 23 date ... he just needed to find an opponent. Several fighters volunteered but it's Josesito Lopez that will get the opportunity. Lopez, who will be moving up from 140 to 147 to face Ortiz, has a career record of 29-4 (17 KOs). Ortiz-Lopez is unlikely to produce a Fight of the Year candidate like Ortiz-Berto I ... but at least it's likely to actually happen.

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Carl Froch

May 26th 2012, 11:01

28 Wins, 2 Losses, 20 Knockouts

Nickname: The Cobra

2011
12-17 -- Andre Ward, Atlantic City, NJ, L 12 *RECAP*
(Lost WBC super middleweight title)
(For WBA super middleweight title)
06-04 -- Glen Johnson, Atlantic City, NJ, W 12 *RECAP*
(Retained WBC super middleweight title)

2010
11-27 -- Arthur Abraham, Helsinki, Finland, W 12 *RECAP*
(Won vacant WBC super middleweight title)
04-24 -- Mikkel Kessler, Herning, Denmark, L 12 *RECAP*
(Lost WBC super middleweight title)

2009
10-17 -- Andre Dirrell, Nottingham, United Kingdom, W 12 *RECAP*
(Retained WBC super middleweight title)
04-25 -- Jermain Taylor, Mashantucket, CT, TKO 12
(Retained WBC super middleweight title)

2008
12-06 -- Jean Pascal, Nottingham, United Kingdom, W 12
(Won vacant WBC super middleweight title)
05-10 -- Albert Rybacki, Nottingham, United Kingdom, TKO 4

2007
11-09 -- Robin Reid, Nottingham, United Kingdom, TKO 5
03-23 -- Sergey Tatevosyan, Nottingham, United Kingdom, TKO 2

2006
11-24 -- Tony Dodson, Nottingham, United Kingdom, KO 3
05-26 -- Brian Magee, London, United Kingdom, KO 11
02-17 -- Dale Westerman, London, United Kingdom, TKO 9

2005
12-02 -- Ruben Groenewald, Nottingham, United Kingdom, TKO 5
07-09 -- Matthew Barney, Nottingham, United Kingdom, W 12
04-21 -- Henry Porras, Hollywood, CA, TKO 8

2004
09-24 -- Damon Hague, Nottingham, United Kingdom, TKO 1
06-02 -- Mark Woolnough, Nottingham, United Kingdom, TKO 11
03-12 -- Charles Adamu, Nottingham, United Kingdom, W 12
01-30 -- Dmitry Adamovichm, Dagenham, United Kingdom, TKO 2

2003
11-28 -- Alan Page, Derby, United Kingdom, TKO 7
10-04 -- Vage Kocharyan, London, United Kingdom, W 8
04-16 -- Michael Monaghan, Nottingham, United Kingdom, TKO 3
03-05 -- Varuzhan Davtyan, London, United Kingdom, TKO 5
01-28 -- Valery Odin, Nottingham, United Kingdom, TKO 6

2002
12-21 -- Mike Duffield, Dagenham, United Kingdom, TKO 1
10-25 -- Paul Bonson, London, United Kingdom, W 6
08-23 -- Darren Covill, London, United Kingdom, TKO 1
05-10 -- Ojay Abrahams, London, United Kingdom, KO 1
03-16 -- Michael Pinnock, London, United Kingdom, TKO

Carl Froch - Date of Birth: July 2, 1977