2006 Year In Review: Part III
Mexican fans had many reasons to celebrate in May. They celebrated Cinco de Mayo, Mexican Independence Day, and the next day celebrated the return of Oscar De La Hoya. Known as the “Golden Boy”, De La Hoya returned after a 20 month lay off to take on Nicaraguan Ricardo Mayorga. For months leading up to the fight, Mayorga had verbally insulted De La Hoya’s family, and De La Hoya would use the abuse as fuel for his highly anticipated return.
Mike Tyson Back!
Iron Mike Tyson is back, but not in the ring. Early this morning, the former Heavyweight Champion was arrested on DUI and drug charges in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Tyson was stopped by police after he was driving uncontrollably and reportedly slammed into a home. He appeared before a judge in Scottdale without an attorney where an arraignment was set.
2006 Year In Review: Part II
One month later and just down the strip at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, we were treated with an attractive, but still questionable bout between one-time pound-for-pound king Sugar Shane Mosely and Ferocious Fernando Vargas in the light middleweight division. Many considered both fighters over the hill and amongst the less elite fighters in the sport. Both fighters knew that it was either win or retire.
Happy Holidays from Touchgloves
From all of us at touchgloves.com, wishing you Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Year.
2006 Year In Review: Part I
Tainted by alleged fixed fights, shady promoters and institutional corruption, boxing has had its fair share of recent knock-outs.
Yet, with all the battles the sport has had trying to preserve what’s left of its image, the Sweet Science continues to provide fans across the world with fights and fighters who we hope to embrace.
Jorge Arce, Pavlik to fight in L.A
Mexican Superstar and Super Flyweight champion Jorge Arce (45-3-1, 35KO`s) will take on Argentinian Julio David Roque Ler (23-1, 14KO`s) from the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.This will be Arce`s first fight in the Los Angeles/ Southern California area as he looks to further expand his fan base.
Also the card, Undefeated Kelly Pavik (29-0, 26KO`s) will take on former 2000 Mexican Olympian, Jose Luis Zertuche (19-3-, 14KO`s) for the NABF Middleweight title.
US Olympian and highly touted Light middleweight prospect, Vanes “The Nightmare” Martirosyan (11-0, 7KO`s) will be in action. Martirosyan will look to wow the local crowd as he has done in last couple of bouts in Las Vegas.
Tickets are on sale now and can be found at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling the Honda Center at 714-740-2000
Mosley-Collazo In February
News is spreading that “Sugar” Shane Mosley and Luis Collazo will be fighting February 10th, in a city and arena to be named. Mosley is coming off a knockout of Fernando Vargas while Collazo is looking to bounce back from a loss to Ricky Hatton back in May.
More news as we hear it!
HBO Boxing After Dark – Only 1 Round Needed
In the final HBO telecast of the year, Boxing After Dark provided us with a spectacular evening of explosive boxing. In the main event, power punching Columbian Edison Miranda (27-1, 24KOs) needed just the first round and 12 punches to dispose of William Gibbs (20-2, 16KOs). Miranda, who is in the same division as Jermaine Taylor and Winky Wright, said that he would also end a potential match with Taylor just as quick as this fight tonight. Miranda dedicated this fight to fellow countryman Carlos Quintana who recently lost to Miguel Cotto.
Year In Review In The Works
Hey boxing fans! The writers here at touchgloves.com are all working together to bring you a year in review discussing the biggest and most exciting fights of 2006. We`ll discuss the return of Oscar De La Hoya, the emergence of Carlos Baldomir, and the dominance of our winner for fighter of the year Manny Pacquiao. Look for a full article within the next couple days! Along with the article, we`ll have pictures we`ve taken from fights, press conferences, and training sessions.
Giovanni Lorenze quest for Middleweight crown begins Dec 18th
BLOOMFIELD, NJ (December 12, 2006) – On Dec 18 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, undefeated Dominican brawler Giovanni Lorenzo will compete for the first time since announcing that he is entering the middleweight fray, it was announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva. The Dec 18 bout against Jordan Sanchez (13-6, 8 KO’s) will take place on the Joan Guzman-Antonio Davis WBO Jr. Lightweight Championship fight card.
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