tag:www.touchgloves.com,2008:/news//7 2008-08-07T21:50:14Z Movable Type 3.34 tag:www.touchgloves.com,2008:/news//7.865 2008-08-07T21:47:12Z 2008-08-07T21:50:14Z

Los Angeles, CA - Tickets for the highly anticipated bout between Shane Mosley and Ricardo Mayorga are on sale now. Seats are available at $350, $150, $75 and $50. They can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com...

touchgloves.com Staff http://www.touchgloves.com Los Angeles, CA - Tickets for the highly anticipated bout between Shane Mosley and Ricardo Mayorga are on sale now. Seats are available at $350, $150, $75 and $50. They can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com]]> tag:www.touchgloves.com,2008:/news//7.864 2008-07-30T00:07:38Z 2008-08-07T21:50:14Z

Popular Mexican fighter and former WBC lightweight world champion Jose Luis “El Temible” Castillo (56-8-1, 48 KOs) will get back in the ring against Argentine Sebastian “Iron” Lujan (29-5-2, 20 KOs) in a 10-round welterweight battle on Wednesday, July 30,...

touchgloves.com Staff http://www.touchgloves.com Popular Mexican fighter and former WBC lightweight world champion Jose Luis “El Temible” Castillo (56-8-1, 48 KOs) will get back in the ring against Argentine Sebastian “Iron” Lujan (29-5-2, 20 KOs) in a 10-round welterweight battle on Wednesday, July 30, live on ESPN2 at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT. The co-feature showcases undefeated welterweight prospect Luis Carlos “El Potro” Abregu (22-0, 19 KOs) against Thomas Davis (12-7-2, 7 KOs). The evening of boxing is promoted by Sycuan Ringside Promotions and will take place at the Sycuan Indian Reservation in El Cajon, Calif. (suburb of San Diego). tag:www.touchgloves.com,2008:/news//7.863 2008-07-18T20:23:44Z 2008-08-07T21:50:14Z

NEW YORK (July 18, 2008) – International Boxing Federation (IBF) junior bantamweight champion Dimitri “The Baby” Kirilov (29-3-1, 9 KOs) will defend his title against former IBF flyweight champion and knockout artist Vic “Raging Bull” Darchinyan (29-1-1, 23 KOs), Saturday,...

touchgloves.com Staff http://www.touchgloves.com NEW YORK (July 18, 2008) – International Boxing Federation (IBF) junior bantamweight champion Dimitri “The Baby” Kirilov (29-3-1, 9 KOs) will defend his title against former IBF flyweight champion and knockout artist Vic “Raging Bull” Darchinyan (29-1-1, 23 KOs), Saturday, Aug. 2, live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast). In the co-feature, U.S. Olympian and undefeated prospect Andre “The Matrix” Dirrell (15-0, 10 KOs) puts his flawless record on the line against fellow unbeaten Mike “The Persecutor” Paschall (17-0-1, 4 KOs) in a 10-round super middleweight brawl. The telecast will originate from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Wash. and is promoted by Gotham Boxing, Inc.]]> Kirilov, who is trained by Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, captured the IBF crown by winning a close unanimous decision against former U.S. Olympian Jose Navarro on Oct. 13, 2007. The scores were 116-112, 114-113 twice. In his most recent outing in February, the Russian-born Kirilov wasn’t able to finish Cecilio Santos (22-8-3, 12 KOs) and had to settle for a draw. Although one judge scored the fight for Kirilov, 116-112; the other two scored it even at 114 each. Darchinyan had an iron grip on the flyweight division, successfully defending his IBF title six times - five inside the distance. He eventually lost his 112-pound strap in a major upset to Filipino star Nonito Donaire. Darchinyan now aims to wreak havoc on the 115-pound, super flyweight division. Kirilov-Darchinyan is a match up of varying styles. Kirilov, known for his tremendous speed and ability to outbox his competition, relies heavily on his quick hands. He loves to pepper his opponents with a precise left jab. Darchinyan, a southpaw, is quite the opposite from his counterpart. Not nearly as polished and refined as Kirilov, Darchinyan employs an in-your-face game plan that has produced 23 knockout victories for the Armenian-born boxer. Darchinyan is often described as possessing bone-crushing power. Dirrell, who has fought on the prospect-based series ShoBox: The New Generation on SHOWTIME, will attempt to prove he is no longer a prospect but a championship contender when he faces the undefeated Paschall in the co-feature. In his last fight in May, Dirrell looked extraordinary against Anthony Hanshaw (21-2-1, 14 KOs), registering a fifth round TKO on ShoBox. Despite a slow start, Dirrell came on strongly and with a left hand to the head sent Hanshaw to the canvas at the end of the fourth round near his opponent’s corner. Following a flurry of unanswered punches to Hanshaw’s head early in the fifth, referee Pat Russell stopped the contest at 1:13. Dirrell, who won the bronze medal at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games for the United States, is a tall, agile southpaw with solid power in both mitts. In his 18 fight career, Paschall has scored several impressive unanimous decision victories against veteran boxers. The prospect is taking a tough test on August 2 against Dirrell. With only four knockouts to his credit, Paschall will have to rely on his boxing skills if he hopes to stay undefeated. tag:www.touchgloves.com,2008:/news//7.862 2008-06-13T01:18:04Z 2008-08-07T21:50:14Z

NEW YORK (June 12, 2008) – Their first fight played out like a Hollywood script: rife with drama, incredible two-way exchanges, a broken jaw, multiple head butts, low blows and controversy. On Saturday, June 21, undefeated middleweight champion Arthur Abraham,...

touchgloves.com Staff http://www.touchgloves.com NEW YORK (June 12, 2008) – Their first fight played out like a Hollywood script: rife with drama, incredible two-way exchanges, a broken jaw, multiple head butts, low blows and controversy. On Saturday, June 21, undefeated middleweight champion Arthur Abraham, and the explosive, hard-hitting Edison Miranda will co-star in the emotionally charged sequel, live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast). Abraham won the first fight on a hotly disputed unanimous decision in a scintillating affair on September 23, 2006. The 12-round rematch will be contested at a catch weight of 166 pounds.]]> In the SHOWTIME co-feature, undefeated middleweight Giovanni Lorenzo (26-0, 18 KOs) of New York, by way of Dominican Republic, will face Raul Marquez (41-3, 29 KOs) of Houston, Texas, by way of Mexico, in an IBF World Championship eliminator. The two-fight telecast will originate from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla., and is promoted by Seminole Warriors Boxing and Sauerland Event in association with The Seminole Tribe of Florida. Setting the stage for the most anticipated rematch since Marquez-Vazquez II, SHOWTIME will re-air Abraham-Miranda I for the first time on U.S. television this Monday, June 16, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME 2™, again on Thursday, June 19, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHO2 and on Saturday, June 21, at 6 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME®. Miranda (30-2, 26 KOs), long known as one of the most feared punchers in boxing, delivered considerable punishment in the first fight. Miranda broke Abraham’s jaw with vicious shots to the head early in the bout and blood flowed steadily from Abraham’s mouth until the final bell. Miranda, fighting on Abraham’s home turf in Germany, lost five points for low blows and head-butts. Abraham, (26-0, 21 KOs) the current IBF middleweight champion, survived the brutal injury to win a decision by five, six and seven points respectively on the judges scorecards to retain his title. “In all my life as a boxing fan, and as a producer for more than 20 years, I have never seen anything like it,” said David Dinkins Jr., executive producer of SHOWTIME Sports telecasts, of Abraham’s broken jaw. “For a guy to fight through that kind of injury—and win—is truly remarkable. There’s some unfinished business here. I am really looking forward to seeing them go at it again.” Fans should look for the same kind of thrilling action on June 21. “Miranda doesn’t have to fear me in the ring, but he sure better respect my skills,” Abraham said. “I’m going to fight my fight and if he wishes to stand in the ring with me, he better respect my talents.” “I’m training twice a day,” continued Abraham. “My sparring partners have been excellent. This is the right rematch at the right time.” Miranda has since moved up to super middleweight where he is much more comfortable and looked dominant in his last two fights. “The adjustment from middleweight to super middleweight hasn’t been tough at all,” Miranda said. “I feel great at this weight. My punching power didn’t decrease as many thought it would. I fight with a lot more energy at this weight.” The undefeated Abraham has dominated the middleweight division since he won the vacant IBF belt with a fifth round knockout over Kingsley Ikeke on Dec. 10, 2005. He has made seven successful defenses, four coming by way of knockout. Nicknamed “King Arthur,” Abraham has brutal power having knocked out more than 80 percent of his opponents. One of boxing’s most devastating punchers, Miranda is no stranger to world title belts and eliminators. Miranda’s only other loss came against current WBC and WBO middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik in a WBC eliminator on May 18, 2007. After the loss to Pavlik, Mirada moved up to super middleweight. On Oct. 30, 2007, he defeated Henry Porras with a fifth-round TKO and in his last fight he demolished David Banks on Jan. 11, 2008 with a brutal third-round knockout. tag:www.touchgloves.com,2008:/news//7.861 2008-06-08T04:18:14Z 2008-08-07T21:50:14Z

Paul Williams (34-1, 25 KOs) lived up to his nickname and destroyed Puerto Rican slugger Carlos Quintana (25-2, 19 KOs) by KO in the 1st round of their rematch. Williams dropped Quintana twice with a flurry of punches, forcing the...

touchgloves.com Staff http://www.touchgloves.com Paul Williams (34-1, 25 KOs) lived up to his nickname and destroyed Puerto Rican slugger Carlos Quintana (25-2, 19 KOs) by KO in the 1st round of their rematch. Williams dropped Quintana twice with a flurry of punches, forcing the referee to stop the match. After the bout, the usually reserved Williams called out the Welterweight elite, including Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito. Time of the bout was 2:15 of the first round. tag:www.touchgloves.com,2008:/news//7.860 2008-06-04T19:26:25Z 2008-08-07T21:50:14Z

NEW YORK (June 3, 2008) - After dominating Paul Williams for 12 rounds and capturing the WBO welterweight title in convincing fashion, Carlos Quintana believes that he is still getting no respect. Going into their Saturday, June 7 rematch for...

touchgloves.com Staff http://www.touchgloves.com NEW YORK (June 3, 2008) - After dominating Paul Williams for 12 rounds and capturing the WBO welterweight title in convincing fashion, Carlos Quintana believes that he is still getting no respect. Going into their Saturday, June 7 rematch for Quintana’s title on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING (9 p.m. ET/PT delayed on the west coast), most industry experts have the champion as the underdog to Williams.]]> In the second fight of the World Championship Doubleheader at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn., Vernon Forrest will defend his WBC super welterweight title against Sergio Mora, the winner of the inaugural season of The Contender. “I feel like the respect people give me is not the respect I deserve,” Quintana said. “I feel like I have to go out and prove myself on June 7 once again.” Going into their first bout on Feb. 9, 2008, Quintana (25-1, 19 KOs) was a significant underdog. He understands that he needs a great performance on SHOWTIME to quiet the naysayers once-and-for-all. “Last time I was a 6-1 underdog and this time I am the underdog again,” said the 31-year-old Quintana. “It doesn’t matter. It can be 20-1 for all I care. “I am stronger and my training has been more intense than it was for the first fight. I know he took me lightly our first time around, so I am training harder and smarter than ever before.” The result of their first fight was a shock for Williams, who came in with the confidence of an undefeated fighter, and perhaps overlooked Quintana. Quintana, of Puerto Rico, is 25-1 with 19 knockouts. The only blemish on his record came in a hard-fought bout against Miguel Cotto for the WBA welterweight title on Dec. 2, 2006 on SHOWTIME. Williams (33-1, 24 KOs), of Augusta, Ga., captured the belt with a close decision over Antonio Margarito, who had made seven successful defenses, on July 14, 2007. “In the first fight, I just couldn’t get my rhythm,” Williams said. “It prevented me from fighting how I normally fight. “I just have to get in there and take my title back from him. I’m going in with the mindset of the underdog looking to upset the champion.” tag:www.touchgloves.com,2008:/news//7.859 2008-05-25T00:50:32Z 2008-08-07T21:50:14Z

Manchester, England - Almost immediately after winning their respective bouts, plans for Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton vs. Paulie "the Magic Man" Malignaggi were annouced. The two lightweight champions are set to meet each other this Fall at an undisclosed location,...

touchgloves.com Staff http://www.touchgloves.com Manchester, England - Almost immediately after winning their respective bouts, plans for Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton vs. Paulie "the Magic Man" Malignaggi were annouced. The two lightweight champions are set to meet each other this Fall at an undisclosed location, although all indication point to a fight in New York. More details to come...]]> tag:www.touchgloves.com,2008:/news//7.858 2008-05-24T21:44:30Z 2008-08-07T21:50:15Z

They say good news come in bunches and the good news keeps coming for the city of Manchester, England. First, Manchester United won the Champons League on Wednesday, and tonight Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton returned to the ring and the...

touchgloves.com Staff http://www.touchgloves.com They say good news come in bunches and the good news keeps coming for the city of Manchester, England. First, Manchester United won the Champons League on Wednesday, and tonight Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton returned to the ring and the victory circle after a tough and very Hattonesqe victory over Juan Lazcano. Hatton (44-1, 34KO's) worked Luzcano's body and head with his trademark left and right hooks. Lazcano (37-5-1, 27 KO's) for his part, put up a great fight, almost sending the British Sensation to the canvas in the 8th and 10th round. Although not as sharp as he wanted, Hatton showed the boxing world that he has moved past his loss at the hands of Floyd Mayweather Jr. Judges at ringside scored the bout 120-110, 118-110, and 120-108 all for Hatton. - Paulie Malignaggi (25-1, 5KO's) escaped Manchester with a unsatisfying win again Lovemore N'dou, but not his hair. Malignaggi claims to have broken his right hand in the 6th round, hand a hard time dealing with the rough and rugged N'dou. The fight did little to help Malignaggi shed the mask of being a boring fighter. The most interesting part of the bout came in the middle of rounds 8 and 9 where Malignaggi had his dreadlocks cut by his corner men. tag:www.touchgloves.com,2008:/news//7.857 2008-05-20T17:15:11Z 2008-08-07T21:50:15Z

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (May 20, 2008) – Former lightweight champion Julio “Kidd” Diaz (34-4, 25 KOs) makes his highly anticipated return to the ring on Wednesday, June 25, from the world famous Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills, Calif. (ESPN2 11:00...

touchgloves.com Staff http://www.touchgloves.com SAN DIEGO, Calif. (May 20, 2008) – Former lightweight champion Julio “Kidd” Diaz (34-4, 25 KOs) makes his highly anticipated return to the ring on Wednesday, June 25, from the world famous Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills, Calif. (ESPN2 11:00 p.m. ET/8:00 p.m. PT). Sycuan Ringside Promotions (SRP) of San Diego, Calif. will promote the evening of boxing aptly titled, “Tribal Pride at the Playboy Mansion.” An opponent for Diaz will be announced shortly.]]> Diaz, coming off a tough ninth round TKO loss against former lightweight kingpin Juan Diaz, is looking to get back into championship contention with a strong performance. “When I lost my title (IBF lightweight) to Juan Diaz last November the only thing I could think of was how to get it back,” said Diaz, who lives and trains in Palm Springs, Calif. “It’s going to take a lot of hard work and determination. It’s a challenge that I’ve accepted and looking forward to overcome. “It doesn’t matter who I am fighting,” continued Diaz, who is trained by his older brother, Joel. “I’m a seasoned veteran and seasoned veterans know how to figure out a fighter within one or two rounds My opponent will understand how tremendous of a predicament he’s in once the bell rings. “I’m pumped for this fight. It’s going to be a great show. It’s at the Playboy Mansion and it’s televised on ESPN2. You can’t go wrong with those two combinations.” The night of boxing showcases additional Sycuan Ringside Promotions’ fighters who are anxious to shine on national television. Newly signed to SRP, Henry “Sugar Poo” Buchanan (16-1, 11 KOs) will display his super middleweight skills against a fighter to be named later. Cruiserweight prospect Shawn “The Sioux Warrior” Hawk (16-0-1, 14 KOs) will look to stay unbeaten against Eric “Danger” Fields (11-1, 9 KOs). Buchanan, who is an uncle to San Diego Chargers All-Pro linebacker Shawn Merriman, has been vigorously training in Las Vegas, Nev. for the last few months. “I’m excited to be fighting on national television,” said Buchanan, who will move his training camp to the thin air of Big Bear, Calif. next week. “I’m not sure the super middleweight division is ready for me. “I’m going to start making some noise and people are going to start recognizing me as an elite fighter.” Buchanan will have plenty of supporters at the Playboy Mansion as Merriman plans to make the trip to Beverly Hills, as are many other celebrities. A full celebrity list will be confirmed shortly. Buchanan’s most recent victory came on the undercard of the Vazquez-Marquez III bout on March 1, 2008 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. Buchanan out-boxed and out-worked Ross Thompson (26-12-2, 16 KOs) en route to an eight round unanimous decision victory. All three judges scored the fight 77-75 for Buchanan. At the time of the weigh in, Thompson (177) even enjoyed a seven pound weight advantage over Buchanan (170). “This is only the beginning for me,” said Buchanan after the fight. “I am working toward that world title shot. That’s all I want right now.” Hawk, known for his power in either mitt, has knocked out his last three opponents. Most recently in October 2007, Hawk needed only two rounds to dispose of Jim Franklin (8-11-2, 5 KOs). It was the fourteenth knockout of his career and came in Hawk’s home state of South Dakota. tag:www.touchgloves.com,2008:/news//7.856 2008-05-19T05:35:12Z 2008-08-07T21:50:15Z

LAS VEGAS – When two explosive world champions at the top of their game mix it up for the world title, it’s a “Lethal Combination.” Newly crowned World Boxing Council (WBC) super featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao and WBC lightweight champion...

touchgloves.com Staff http://www.touchgloves.com LAS VEGAS – When two explosive world champions at the top of their game mix it up for the world title, it’s a “Lethal Combination.” Newly crowned World Boxing Council (WBC) super featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao and WBC lightweight champion David Diaz will battle in a 12-round rumble with Diaz’s title at stake. Promoted by Top Rank in association with MP Promotions, Pacquiao vs. Diaz will take place Saturday, June 28 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View, beginning at 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST. Tickets priced at $600, $400, $300, $200 and $100 are now on sale and available at any Mandalay Bay box office outlet and at all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers, Macy’s West at the Fashion Show Mall, and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (702) 474-4000 or Mandalay Bay (702) 632-7580. Tickets are also available for purchase at www.mandalaybay.com or www.ticketmaster.com.]]> tag:www.touchgloves.com,2008:/news//7.855 2008-05-19T05:27:42Z 2008-08-07T21:50:15Z

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (May 15, 2008) – Now that Joan Guzman has vacated his WBO 130 pound title, the undefeated Dominican-born speedster is looking for a challenge at the lightweight level. “I think Nate Campbell would be a perfect opponent...

touchgloves.com Staff http://www.touchgloves.com SAN DIEGO, Calif. (May 15, 2008) – Now that Joan Guzman has vacated his WBO 130 pound title, the undefeated Dominican-born speedster is looking for a challenge at the lightweight level. “I think Nate Campbell would be a perfect opponent for me,” said Guzman, who is a two-division champion with a record of 28-0 with 17 knockouts. “Nobody wants to fight Nate at 135 pounds and no one wants to fight me at 130 pounds. So let’s just fight each other.”]]> Guzman, who is promoted by Sycuan Ringside Promotions of San Diego, Calif., might not have to wait long to get his shot at Campbell. “The WBO has assured Sycuan that Guzman will in fact become the number one contender at 135 pounds,” said Sean Gibbons, matchmaker for Sycuan Ringside Promotions. “Nate doesn’t have a bunch of options right now. He thinks he’s going to get a shot at Joel Cassameyor, but that fight will never happen. Plain and simple, Nate’s best fight is against Guzman.” “I’ve always been about fighting the best,” Guzman continued. “If Nate is truly a world champion he will accept the challenge that I have laid out for him. “Twenty-eight boxers have tired to beat me and they all failed miserably. Nate will be number twenty-nine if he has the guts and courage to fight me. “I’m ready to fight Nate anytime, any place, anywhere. A lot of boxers are afraid of me, but I sure hope Nate isn’t one of them.” Guzman, who has won titles at the super bantamweight and super featherweight divisions, made the choice to move up in weight after he grew irritated with Alex Arthur and his promoter, Frank Warren of Sports Network. Guzman was scheduled to defend his WBO 130 pound title on Saturday, May 3, in Edinburgh, Scotland but the fight was postponed. Although he has been ready to travel to Scotland at a moment’s notice, Warren has not scheduled a new date for the bout. “My team and I have tried with every good intention to honor our agreement to fight Arthur in Scotland on May 3,” Guzman said. “Frank Warren and his team made every excuse possible to cancel the fight. My team and I decided that it is time for me to make my mark at the 135 pound division and I’m going to start with Nate Campbell.” tag:www.touchgloves.com,2008:/news//7.854 2008-05-04T04:34:40Z 2008-08-07T21:50:15Z

The Pride of East L.A, Oscar De La Hoya, won a 12 round unanimous decision over Contender Star Steve Forbes tonight in Carson, CA. In front of 27,000, including some of Hollywoods brightest star, the Golden Boy and the Contender...

Korosh The Pride of East L.A, Oscar De La Hoya, won a 12 round unanimous decision over Contender Star Steve Forbes tonight in Carson, CA. In front of 27,000, including some of Hollywoods brightest star, the Golden Boy and the Contender gave the fans a entertaining show. De La Hoya (39-5, 30 KO's) now sets his sights on a September rematch with pound for pound king, Floyd Mayweather Jr. Forbes (30-6, 9KOs) can hold his head high after putting up a strong effort against the future Hall of Famer. tag:www.touchgloves.com,2008:/news//7.853 2008-04-24T01:29:31Z 2008-08-07T21:50:15Z

Los Angeles, CA - The Golden Boy Oscar de la Hoya returns to the ring on May 3, 2008, after his split decision loss to Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. last year. De la Hoya will take on former Contender...

Admin Los Angeles, CA - The Golden Boy Oscar de la Hoya returns to the ring on May 3, 2008, after his split decision loss to Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. last year. De la Hoya will take on former Contender star, Steve Forbes. The venue is the Home Depot Center in Carson California, but it is the first time that a boxing match will be held in the 27,000 seat soccer stadium rather than the normal tennis facility at the Home Depot Center. The Golden Boy is currently a -1800 favorite while most believe that Forbes has very little chance of pulling out an upset. Greater upsets have been seen in the past. If de la Hoya gets past Forbes in May, a rematch with Money Mayweather is expected in September. ]]> tag:www.touchgloves.com,2008:/news//7.852 2008-04-20T04:11:52Z 2008-08-07T21:50:15Z

Las Vegas, NV - April 19, 2007 - The Fighting Welshman Joe Calzaghe defeated Bernard Hopkins to keep his undefeated streak going at 45-0. Hopkins (48-5-1) dropped Calzaghe in the first round with a stiff straight right. From then on,...

touchgloves.com Staff http://www.touchgloves.com Las Vegas, NV - April 19, 2007 - The Fighting Welshman Joe Calzaghe defeated Bernard Hopkins to keep his undefeated streak going at 45-0. Hopkins (48-5-1) dropped Calzaghe in the first round with a stiff straight right. From then on, Hopkins took most of the fight off, constantly moving backwards, clinching his opponent, and throw no more than 2 punches at a time. Calzaghe, started off slow, but brought the fight to Hopkins in the later rounds. Judges at ringside scored the bout 114-113 for Hopkins, 115-112 and 116-111 for Calzaghe. Looming in the future for Calzaghe is another legend, Roy Jones Jr. tag:www.touchgloves.com,2008:/news//7.851 2008-03-12T18:39:40Z 2008-08-07T21:50:15Z

STAMFORD, Conn. (March 12, 2008) – Viewers will once again be able to score the bouts from home when Fight Night on VERSUS in collaboration with Top Rank Boxing presents a card headlined by heavyweight Tye Fields this Thursday night...

touchgloves.com Staff http://www.touchgloves.com STAMFORD, Conn. (March 12, 2008) – Viewers will once again be able to score the bouts from home when Fight Night on VERSUS in collaboration with Top Rank Boxing presents a card headlined by heavyweight Tye Fields this Thursday night from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada at 9 p.m. ET. Viewers can access the Versus Live Scorecard at www.versus.com and enter their own score based on the 10 point must system. VERSUS will post results throughout the fight card. The undercard will be highlighted by a 10-round lightweight bout between veteran Bobby Pacquiao (28-13-3, 13Kos) and unbeaten Urbano Antillon (21-0, 14 Kos). ]]>