Soklin’s Corner: Open Scoring is a Bad Idea
“Open card scoring is a horrific idea.” I tuned in last Saturday night to watch the main event of Miguel Cotto and Oktay Urkal from Cotto’s hometown of Puerto Rico. The first four rounds of the bout were unspectacular although I was impressed with the punching power of Cotto as well as the persistence of Urkal, whom Lennox Lewis claimed was only fighting for the money. Cotto was dominant and this seemed to be a little more than a tune up fight for a big money fight down the road. Then towards the end of the fourth round, HBO’s Jim Lampley explained that this fight would use the open card scoring system. I must say I agree with Lampley, “open card scoring is a horrific idea.”
VERSUS “LEGENDS OF THE RING” TO SHOWCASE ALEX ARGUELLO-BOOM BOOM MANCINI 1981 FIGHT THIS THURSDAY MARCH 8 FROM 9-11 PM ET
Legends of the Ring is hosted by Michael Buffer.
Stamford, CT (March 7, 2007) – VERSUS will allow fight fans to relive a classic performance by the legendary Alex Arguello when it televises his 1981 title defense against Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini on its Legends of the Ring series in conjunction with Top Rank Boxing this Thursday, March 8 from 9-11 p.m. ET.
Statement by California Athletic Commission Executive Officer Armando Garcia
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March 5, 2007
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Statement by California Athletic Commission Executive Officer Armando Garcia
Following is a statement by Armando Garcia, Executive Officer of the California Athletic Commission, regarding Victor Burgos:
“On Saturday March 3, 2007, boxer Victor Burgos was participating in a match at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. The referee stopped the fight at 1:27 into the 12th and final round.
“Immediately after the fight was stopped, Mr. Burgos showed signs of needing medical attention. He was attended by ringside physician Dr. Paul Wallace and by paramedics, and was taken by ambulance to Harbor UCLA Medical Center, where he remains. Because the Commission has contingency plans in place for this kind of situation, Mr. Burgos arrived at the hospital less than 30 minutes after the fight was stopped.
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Boxing Safety – Are there any Sandards?
On Saturday night, I was quickly reminded of Leavander Johnson and how he gave up his life just one year ago in Las Vegas after a match which Johnson took an extraordinary amount of punishment, but refused to quit.
I couldn’t help but feel disheartened at how Victor Burgos left the ring.
Victor Burgoes undergoes Brain Surgery
Mexican fighter Victor Burgos underwent emergency surgery last night after his brutal bout with Armenian Champion Vic Darchinyan. Burgos, who took a massive amount of punishment, was taken away from the ring by stretcher and was rushed from the Home Depot Center directly to Harbor- UCLA medical center where doctors performed surgery on him to remove a blood clot and reduce brain swelling. He is currently in a medically induced comma which will help reduce the swelling. Doctors are optimistic as they are already seeing improvements in his condition. Our thoughts and prayers are with Victor and his entire family and wish him a speedy recovery.
Cotto Gets Past Urkal, Miranda Outlasts Green
Miguel Cotto earned a TKO victory Saturday night after Oktay Urkal’s corner waived a white towel in the 11th round of a surprisingly spirited fight. Cotto (29-0, 24 KO’s) overcame a number of head butts from Urkal with one causing a cut above Cotto’s left eye early in the fight.
Marquez defeats Vazquez, Darchinyan destroys Burgos!
In an action packed main event at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Rafael Marquez won the WBC Super Bantamweight championship after Mexican warrior Israel Vazquez could not answer the bell for the eighth round.
Vazquez-Marquez, Darchinyan-Burgos Star On SHOWTIME!
SHOWTIME Boxing comes to you live from Southern California with a big fight card of their own. In the main event, two of the sports biggest bantamweight’s clash in a fight that has fight of the year written all over it. Israel Vazquez and Raul Marquez battle it out for 12 rounds at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California for Vazquez’s WBC Super Bantamweight title. In the undercard, IBO/IBF Flyweight king Vic Darchinyan takes on number one contender Victor Burgos. In a fight that is live on the East coast, and delayed on the West, we could only hope that East Coast fans will have their TiVo set on record.
Cotto-Urkal, Miranda-Green On HBO Tonight!
Boxing fans have been waiting for this day for a long time. March 3rd could go down as the best night of boxing in a long time. The main event showcases the possible future of boxing. Puerto Rico’s own Miguel Cotto defends his WBA Welterweight Title against Germany’s Oktay Urkal live from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
In the undercard, we have knockout machine Edison Miranda taking on undefeated, and just as dangerous, Allan Green. The Puerto Rican fans sure have a treat on their hands tonight!
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