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omalley wrote: ↑11 Jan 2024, 04:58

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑01 Dec 2023, 05:08 Press Release | Undercard Information
Khataev (5-0, 5 KOs), managed to impress the Montreal organization's fans in his 2 outings in Quebec, with a performance marked by devastating power and solid technical abilities. The challenge will be elevated for him, currently ranked 184th globally, as he faces the 68th-ranked American standing at 6'3'', Rodolfo Gomez Jr (14-7-3, 10 KOs), in a scheduled 10-round bout for the NABF light-heavyweight title.

Now it's not Gomez Jr, but Joaquin Murrieta Lucio (12-12-3, 10 KOs), #277 at SMW, and no NABF light-heavyweight title...
https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/700443

Oponent changed again
https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/647824

lost to a 2-11 guy

MARTY MULCAHEY: BETERBIEV KO

“I was an early backer of Callum Smith, but both a lack of recent activity and his result against a truly elite boxer in Canelo Alvarez dissuaded me here.

Beterbiev has an elite skillset and more power than Alvarez; I expect both to make their mark early in this fight. An early knockdown and aggressive follow-up will put Smith on his back foot, but not out of danger.

I don’t expect a clean knockout, but either Smith’s corner or the referee will stop the bout before it reaches double digits in rounds. I would wager KO by 7th or 9th round.”


That sounds about right, as does the 17 - 4 predictions in favour of Beterbiev.

British fighters (Joshua excepted) seem to have become reliably safe, easy to negotiate with options for many world champions these days.

Cent0089 wrote: ↑12 Jan 2024, 13:43

omalley wrote: ↑11 Jan 2024, 04:58

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑01 Dec 2023, 05:08 Press Release | Undercard Information
Khataev (5-0, 5 KOs), managed to impress the Montreal organization's fans in his 2 outings in Quebec, with a performance marked by devastating power and solid technical abilities. The challenge will be elevated for him, currently ranked 184th globally, as he faces the 68th-ranked American standing at 6'3'', Rodolfo Gomez Jr (14-7-3, 10 KOs), in a scheduled 10-round bout for the NABF light-heavyweight title.

Now it's not Gomez Jr, but Joaquin Murrieta Lucio (12-12-3, 10 KOs), #277 at SMW, and no NABF light-heavyweight title...
https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/700443

Oponent changed again
https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/647824

Michal Ludwiczak #450 at cruiserweight.
Ludwiczak was 178.6, but Ludwiczak-Khataev was announced as "title" bout for the vacant NABF light-heavyweight title...

Fight Night!!

WBC Responds To Beterbiev’s Atypical VADA Findings

“Two samples (one urine and another blood) collected on December 6, 2023, yielded analytical “atypical findings.” [This was] for 5b-androstanediol and HGH (human growth hormones). An atypical finding is not a positive results for a banned substance. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) defines an atypical finding as “a report from a laboratory or other WADA-approved entity which requires further investigation … ” That is exactly what the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA), which is the entity that administers the WBC Clean Boxing Program, did in this case.

“In response to the atypical findings, VADA immediately ordered additional anti-doping tests on Champion Beterbiev. To that end, VADA caused samples to be collected from Champion Beterbiev on December 15, 2023 (urine). [Then on] December 21, 2023 (blood and urine), and then again on January 3, 2024 (blood). All of those samples yielded absolutely negative results. Matchroom, Top Rank, the Quebec Commission, all sanctioning bodies involved (WBC, IBF, and WBO), and the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) received notifications of all the results of anti-doping test Champion Beterbiev has taken, and therefore of all follow up procedures.

Further Reaction
“It is widely known that there is no way to identify conclusively the source of an atypical finding. In the case of 5b-androstanediol, it has been reported that the atypical finding can be due to the rate certain people’s bodies metabolize naturally occurring testosterone-type compounds. [And] In the case of HGH, WADA provides with specific criteria to its accredited laboratories to report HGH levels as atypical or adverse findings. In Champion Beterbiev’s case, the level of HGH detected did not meet the WADA criteria for an adverse finding, and therefore constitutes an atypical one.

“Because the origin of an atypical finding is very difficult to identify, WADA recommends further testing to monitor any abnormal variations in testosterone levels. In Champion Beterbiev’s case, the follow up tests were not only negative, but yielded consistent testosterone levels without any spiking that could have suggested exogenous intake of performance enhancement substances. [And] in short, Champion Beterbiev’s testing protocol and results therein lead only to one conclusion: there are no adverse findings. In light of the testing measures taken and all results obtained, the WBC has not and will not take any adverse action in this matter.

- I suspect the Beter atypical findings may have origins in his jaw infection that delayed the fight.

Yeah, normal Beter is too much for Callum, but something like a jaw infection in sport that punches jaws perhaps needs some consideration.

Still picking Beter on unparalleled toughness and power, but clearly being 39 years in his next fight if he continues to box, he's skating on a tightrope until retirement...good luck gentlemen and thanks for the fight...

Date: Saturday January 13, 2024
Location: Videotron Centre - Québec City, Canada
TV/Stream: ESPN | Sky Sports

Start Times
ESPN+: 5:30 pm ET | 2:30 pm PT | 10:30 pm GMT (Preliminary Card)
ESPN: 10 pm ET | 7 pm PT (Main Card)
Sky Sports: 1 am GMT (Main Card)

Promoted by: Top Rank

Main Card

Unified WBC, WBO, IBF Light Heavyweight Championship
Artur Beterbiev vs. Callum Smith

WBC Continental Americas & WBA International Super Middleweight Championship
Christian Mbilli vs. Rohan Murdock

Preliminary Card

WBO Bantamweight Championship
Jason Moloney vs. Saul Sanchez

10 Round Light Heavyweight Bout
Imam Khataev vs. Michal Ludwiczak

8 Round Super Featherweight Bout
Leila Beaudoin vs. Elizabeth Chavez Espinoza

6 Round Super Middleweight Bout
Wilkens Mathieu vs. Jose Arias Alvarez

8 Round Light Heavyweight Bout
Mehmet Unal vs. Dragan Lepei

8 Round Welterweight Bout
Christopher Guerrero vs. Sergio Garcia Herrera

4 Round Super Middleweight Bout
Moreno Fendero vs. Victor Hugo Flores

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑13 Jan 2024, 16:04 10 Round Light Heavyweight Bout
Imam Khataev vs. Joaquin Murrieta Lucio

Not Joaquin Murrieta Lucio, but Michal Ludwiczak https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/647824

omalley wrote: ↑13 Jan 2024, 16:18

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑13 Jan 2024, 16:04 10 Round Light Heavyweight Bout
Imam Khataev vs. Joaquin Murrieta Lucio

Not Joaquin Murrieta Lucio, but Michal Ludwiczak https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/647824

I wa sure I changed it. Thanks

Prelims already on. who’s watching?

Maloney v Sanchez is a real good scrap so far.

20-18 Sanchez

Second round was close.

Round 3 =

Sanchez pounding to bod early. Maloney muscles back. Maloney right eye cut. Big upcut Sanchez. Another close round.

10-9 Sanchez
30-27 Sanchez

Maloney needs to pick it up.

Round 4 = Maloney busy early. Sanchez lands combo. Big shots back and forth.

Excellent fight.

Maloney big right. Maloney coming on. Maloney round.

10-9 Maloney
39-37 Sanchez

Round 5 =

Sanchez comes out throwing. Maloney returns favor. They go phone booth. Maloney backs him up. Sanchez great combo late and attacks. Very close round.

10-9 Maloney
48-47 Sanchez

Round 6 = Maloney busy early. Sanchez lands big. Sanchez sharper here. Maloney comes on. Nice left. Sanchez comes on. Maloney backs him up late. Another (4th) close round.

57-57

Round 7 = Sanchez busy early. Maloney gets busy. Hook Sanchez. Maloney wearing him down physically. Big left Sanchez. Maliney wobbled.

10-9 Sanchez
67-66 Sanchez

Sanchez hurting Moloney with those body shots.

Round 8 =

LeftH Sanchez. Maloney busy. Big combo Sanchez. Lefts landing for Sanchez. Maloney pushes Sanchez back. Good combo Sanchez Maloney comes on late. Very close. Good right late by Sanchez.

10-9 Maloney
76-76

Early fight of the year. Terrific fight.

Round 9 = Sanchez comes out firing. Landing. Big right up. Maloney wobbled. Body shots indeed getting to Maloney. Good up ut Maloney. Big left hook Maloney.

10-9 Maloney
86-85 Maloney

nail biter this, almost every round hard to score

Round 10 =

Completely missed 10

Round 11 = sanchez looking spent then lands big combo. Fantastic round. Very close. But . . .

10-9 Maloney