The Weight was Too much! Cintron Falls from ring, Williams gets “Win”
In what can only be described as a freak accident, Paul Williams defeated Kermit Cintron by split decision after Cintron fell out of the ring and had to be taken away on a stretcher. Under California rules, after the 3rd round, the fight must go to the score cards. Two of the judges had Williams ahead, while the other judge had Cintron winning the first 3 round.
The fight started off promising, with both fighters letting their hands go. In typical Williams style, Paul used his slick skills to punch his way past Cintrons defense. The fighters seemed to slow down the action in the 2nd and 3rd round, before going toe-to-toe in the fourth. After Williams had landed two hard punches, Cintron answered with a fierce right that stood Williams straight up. As the crowd started to go crazy, the fighters legs became entangled that led to the Cintron Fall.
No word yet on Cintron’s injury.
Amir Khan Gets Visa, heads to NYC!
LOS ANGELES, May 7 – After an administrative delay which caused a temporary relocation of his training camp locale from Los Angeles to Vancouver, Canada, WBA Super Lightweight World Champion Amir Khan has received his P1 visa and will be heading to New York City as originally scheduled on Sunday in order to defend his title against hometown hero Paulie Malignaggi at the Theater in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, May 15.
“This is great news and I can’t wait to get to New York to finish up my training, get in the ring next Saturday and teach Paulie Malignaggi a lesson,” said Khan. ”He’s been running his mouth for a while now and was probably hoping I wouldn’t get into New York. Well, Paulie, I’m on my way and you’re going to be my next knockout victim on May 15.”
Upon hearing the news about Khan’s P1 Visa, Malignaggi said, “Welcome back to America, Amir. Now get ready for some punishment on May 15.”
Margarito & Garcia make weight in Mexico
ANTONIO MARGARITO (154 Lbs) — “I am so glad to get back into the ring. I really missed the crowds and all of the fans — but I always kept training. I never left the ring. I feel strong and I am ready. During the last year I have always been in the ring working on my timing and keeping sharp. I expect Garcia to charge right at me on Saturday night. That is something I will deal with in the ring.”
ROBERTO GARCIA (153 Lbs) — “My preparation was just not hard, but smart. This has been my best-ever training camp. My claws are sharpened. Working with Freddie Roach also means a lot of film study. Freddie knows everything there is about Margarito.
I am not the same fighter I was two years ago. I’m a world champion in waiting. And one thing is for sure – Margarito is going to have trouble hitting a moving target.”
Fernando Vargas Returns… as a promoter
LINDSAY, CA, May 7th – He thrilled millions of boxing fans with an aggressive style that earned him a spot on the 1996 US Olympic team and two world junior middleweight championships. And on Saturday, June 19th, boxing superstar Fernando Vargas will begin his quest to bring the next generation of stars to fight fans, as he joins with long time fight promoter Roy Englebrecht and presents his first event as a promoter – “Melee at McDermont” – at the state of the art McDermont Field House in Lindsay, California.
At a Friday, May 7th Noon Press Conference at McDermont Field House, Vargas announced the main event for this historic card, which is the first ever professional boxing event in Lindsay (population 15,000), and will feature former world champion Martin “El Gallo” Castillo looking to extend his two fight winning streak when he battles former IBA world titlist Vernie Torres in a super bantamweight main event.
Also in action will be two of Lindsay’s own, as lightweight Rigo Espinoza and welterweight Stephen Rubalcava make their professional debuts in four round action.
Latin Fury 14 Free Live Stream. Margarito Return’s!
LAS VEGAS, NEV. (May 6, 2010)—Top Rank will offer another exciting entry in its webcast series, TRLiveStream,Tomorrow! Friday, May 7, beginning at 1 P.M. ET / 10 A.M. PT, with a live broadcast from Aguascalientes, Mexico, of the weigh-in for “Latin Fury 14,” featuring Antonio “The Tijuana Tornado” Magarito’s grand return to the ring against the powerful Roberto “La Amenaza” Garcia. The following day, Saturday, May 8, beginning at 7 P.M. ET / 4 P.M. PT, Top Rank will air the non-televised undercard bouts from the Magarito-Garcia card. Both events are available for free and will air exclusively on www.TopRank.com/TRLiveStream.
Yuri Foreman on ESPN E:60
NEW YORK (May 4, 2010) — ESPN’s award-winning primetime newsmagazine E:60 told the unusual story of undefeated world champion and future rabbi YURI FOREMAN in the episode that aired tonight.
It’s an old story, kind of. A penniless immigrant finds his way to America, wins fame and fortune in the boxing ring and marries a model. But as E:60’s Jeremy Schaap reports, this is a story with a twist.
The episode is now available online: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5163154
Yuri Foreman To Run Clinic for the “Police Boxing Program for Kids” tomorrow in Staten Island
Israeli World Boxing Association Champion Yuri Foreman will run a boxing clinic for 35 children of the “Police Boxing Program for Kids”. While Yuri Foreman has his mind set on his world title defense against Miguel Cotto at Yankee Stadium on June 5, tomorrow, he will take a break from his rigorous training to give 35 young boxers some personal trainer tips and pointers. The master class, organized in collaboration with the Israeli Consulate in NYand the NY Police Boxing Program for Kids, is intended to expose the amateur boxers to the challenges of the professional world.
“I’m excited for the opportunity to team up with the representatives of my homeland and give back to the community. I started boxing at a very young age and it taught me discipline and respect” said Foreman. “Boxing is not just throwing punches in the air, it’s about staying focused mentally. I believe that through boxing these children will become not only stronger but smarter.”
“We’re glad to join Yuri Foreman once again in giving back to the people of New York. Yuri has taught us that being a world champion isn’t just a title but a responsibility and that a true winner uses his influence to make a change in the lives of others,” stated Joel Lion, Consul for Media at the Israeli Consulate.
“The Atlas Foundation/NYC Cops & Kids Boxing program is honored to have Yuri Foreman speak to our boxers and provide them with a boxing clinic in Staten Island. Yuri is the perfect role model for our young boxers. Graduating from college, hard working and always a gentleman, Yuri is a true champion inside the ring and out,” said Pat Russo
Marquez vs Diaz II July 31st!
LAS VEGAS, MAY 1 - Fireworks will come at the end of July this year when boxing superstars Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez takes on Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz in a rematch of their February 28, 2009 fight which was named 2009’s Fight of the Year by numerous boxing organizations and media outlets.
Marquez vs. Diaz II, scheduled for Saturday, July 31, will be for Marquez’s Ring Magazine, WBA and WBO Lightweight World titles, and will take place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. The fight will be produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
Mayweather Dominates Mosley, Stays unbeaten!
Floyd Mayweather Jr virtually shut out future hall of famer Shane Mosley over 12 rounds to remain unbeaten and further distance himself as the best pound for pound fighter in the world. Mayweather (41-0) controlled the fight with his speed and power shots, seemingly landing at will. Mosley (46-6) landed two flush power shots in the 2nd round, but was unable to connect with anything from then on. After the 3rd round, Mosley was breathing heavy taking pot shots from Mayweather.
After the fight, a usually classy Larry Merchant prodded Mayweather on his whether or not Floyd would agree to lower his demand that Manny Pacquiao take part in olympic style drug testing. Mayweather reiterated that all he wanted was an even playing field.”If Manny Pacquiao can take a blood and urine test then we have a fight,” Mayweather said. “If not, no fight.”
Now that he’s further proven he’s the best around, Pac-man may not have a choice.
Mayweather vs. Mosley Weigh in
MAIN EVENT – WELTERWEIGHTS – 12 ROUNDS
Floyd MAYWEATHER JR. vs. Shane MOSLEY
Grand Rapids, MI Pomona, CA
40-0 (25 KO’s) 46-5 (39 KO’s)
Weight: 146 lbs. Weight: 147 lbs.
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS – 10 ROUNDS
Saul ALVAREZ vs. Jose Miguel COTTO
Guadalajara, MEX Caguas, PR
31-0-1 (23 KO’s) 31-1-1 (23 KO’s)
Weight: 150 lbs. Weight: 149 lbs.
WBC LATINO FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE – 10 ROUNDS
Daniel Ponce DE LEON vs. Cornelius LOCK
Cuauhtemoc, MEX Detroit, MI
38-2 (32 KO’s) 19-4-1 (12 KO’s)
Weight: 125 lbs. Weight: 125 lbs.
