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Caleb Truax vs. Kerry Hope

2010-04-18T23:11:23Z

BYGLLC:

[[File:Truax_wins_title.jpg]]

<fight>1452252</fight>

==Comments==
* Both men cut from a 2nd-round headbutt: Hope on his scalp and Truax above his right eyebrow.
* All three judges scored the fight 97-93 in favor of Truax.
* WBF named Truax-Hope their 2009 Fight of the Year [http://www.worldboxingfoundation.com/wbf/]
* Referee: [[Mark Nelson]]

File:Truax wins title.jpg

2010-04-18T23:11:08Z

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File:J bryan.jpg

2010-04-18T19:27:34Z

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Patrick Majewski

2010-04-18T19:26:50Z

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[[File:Majewski_GSFS_Shirt_2.jpg]]

<boxer>369023</boxer>
[[Category:Polish American Boxers|Majewski, Patrick]]

File:Majewski GSFS Shirt 2.jpg

2010-04-18T19:26:25Z

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Glen Tapia

2010-04-18T19:25:56Z

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[[File:G_tapia.jpg]]

<human>479858</human>

* Amateur Record 130-4.

File:G tapia.jpg

2010-04-18T19:25:25Z

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File:Glen Tapia.jpg

2010-04-18T19:24:01Z

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Edwin Valero

2010-04-18T19:23:33Z

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[[file:Edwin_Valero.JPG|left|thumb|Edwin Valero]]
<boxer>122183</boxer>
 

==Biography==
'''Edwin "Dynamite" Valero''' started boxing at around age 12, compiling a reported amateur record of 86-6 with 45 kayos. (after his second pro fight Valero confirmed his record: "Soy estilista y tambien pego duro. En amateur gane 86 peleas y propino 45 nocauts".) He was Venezuelan amateur champion three years running, as well as Central and South American champion (beating [[Francisco Bojado]], July 13, 2000).

Prior to turning pro, on February 5, 2001, Valero was in a severe motorcycle accident, in which he fractured his skull, forcing surgery to remove a blood clot.

Valero claims that his Venezuelan doctor cleared him to fight on January 17, 2002 and he turned pro that July with a first-round kayo. After posting a record of 11-0 (11 first round knockouts), Valero ran into licensing trouble. In January 2004 he failed an MRI in New York and thus was denied a license, effectively banning him from fighting in the United States.

On March 19, 2008, however, Texas granted him a license.

In 2006, Valero scored his 17th consecutive first-round win, eclipsing the undocumented 100-year-old record established by [[Young Otto]] in 1906, who reportedly won 16 straight boxing matches by first round knockout. "In my matches, I focus on winning, but I'm not going for knockouts," said Valero. In March 2006, Valero's streak was snapped in his 19th bout when he stopped his foe in the second. Since that time, [[Tyrone Brunson]] broke Valero's record by scoring 19 straight first-round wins.

On September 4, 2008, Valero gave up his WBA super featherweight title and moved to lightweight.

On Sunday April 18, 2009, Valero's career likely came to an end after being arrested for murdering his wife. Within hours, Valero admitted guilt.

==Minor Titles Held==
*[[WBA]] Fedelatin Super Featherweight Title (2006)

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before=[[Vicente Mosquera]]|
title=[[WBA Super Featherweight Champion]]|
after=[[Jorge Linares]]|
years=2006 Aug 5 – 2008 Aug 31 '''Vacated'''|
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{{Succession box|
before=[[Manny Pacquiao]] Vacated|
title=[[WBC Lightweight Champion]]|
after=[[Humberto Soto]]|
years=2009 Apr 4 – 2010 Feb '''Declared Champion in Recess'''|
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{{Succession box|
before=—|
title=[[WBC Lightweight Champion]]|
after=—|
years=2010 Feb – present '''Champion in Recess'''|
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Valero, Edwin}}
[[Category:World Super Featherweight Champions]]
[[Category:World Lightweight Champions]]
[[Category:Two Division World Champions]]
[[Category:Venezuelan World Champions]]
[[Category:Southpaw World Champions]]

Fight:1500558

2010-04-18T18:32:49Z

BYGLLC:

<fight>1500558</fight>

In a quiet tactical war which was the surprise bout on the undercard of Pavlik-Martinez at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall, ex-Olympian Korobov got taken the eight round distance by Snyder. Korobov appeared the aggressor, but the bout turned quiet after the third round as Korobov punched and Snyder, who had a good defense, counterpunched and landed with some effectiveness. Snyder came to win, and Korobov appeared content to outbox Snyder and not take chances. Snyder's 8-4 record appeared deceiving.

[http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/04/live-updates-from-ac.html]

Fight:1507924

2010-04-18T18:28:53Z

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Lane outboxes the always game Brown.

[http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/04/lane-decisions-brown-on-friday-night.html]

Fight:1507924

2010-04-18T18:28:07Z

BYGLLC: Created page with '[http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/04/lane-decisions-brown-on-friday-night.html]'

[http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/04/lane-decisions-brown-on-friday-night.html]

Fight:1500620

2010-04-18T18:27:41Z

BYGLLC:

<fight>1500620</fight>

In the opening bout on the Pavlik-Martinez fight card at Boardwalk Hall, heavyweight Guinn came forward and won every round, landing jab combinations all night on Nelson, who took a lot of punishment and was decked in the opening stanza. The Nelson camp stopped the bout between rounds as their fighter indicated he was unable to continue.

[http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/04/live-updates-from-ac.html]

Fight:1500619

2010-04-18T18:26:49Z

BYGLLC:

<fight>1500619</fight>

Hearns knocked Raines down early in the first. Raines beat the count, and tried again. A follow up barrage of punches from Hearns in center ring knocked out Raines for the count.

[http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/04/live-updates-from-ac.html]

Mike Jones vs. Hector Munoz

2010-04-18T18:25:17Z

BYGLLC:

<fight>1499033</fight>

*'''[[NABA]] Welterweight Title''' (4th defense of Jones)
*'''[[NABO]] Welterweight Title''' (Vacant Title)
*'''Time:''' 2:03

==Notes==
*WBO NABO vacant title also at stake, after being stripped from [[Antonin Decarie]] when he signed on to fight [[Souleymane M'baye]] for the interim [[WBA]] Welterweight title.
*Munoz was still on his feet at the time of stoppage, but was taking a lot of punishment.
*With this win, Mike Jones tied [[Chris Smith]]'s record for successful defenses of the NABA Welterweight title.
*Jones had height and reach advantage, and found an open target for all five rounds for left jabs, double jabs, and uppercuts.
*Munoz appeared in condition, tried to take the fight to the inside at center ring, and kept trying, but was unsuccessful.
*Midway through round 5, Jones landed a big right hand, and Munoz appeared out on his feet after absorbing a great deal of punishment, forcing the stoppage.

[http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/04/live-updates-from-ac.html]

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Fight:1500559

2010-04-18T18:24:50Z

BYGLLC:

<fight>1500559</fight>

Tapia won a unanimous decision. Tapia had height and reach advantage, and speed with his right jab to win all four rounds, but kept his hands dangerously low, allowing for Winchester to land some counter rights and remain competitive. Winchester had a nosebleed and was down for a no count flash knockdown in the second. Brief scuffle with words exchanged after the bell in round two, and Tapia hit Winchester in the face after the bell, with Winchester warned for foul language. At times, Winchester looked ready to go, but pounded his heart and refused to give up. Tapia landed alot of effective jab combinations, with Winchester landing a few effective counter rights, mostly grabbing and holding on whenever Tapia landed anything.

[http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/04/live-updates-from-ac.html]

Fight:1501793

2010-04-18T18:24:29Z

BYGLLC:

<fight>1501793</fight>

Close bout, with the outcome up for grabs till the very end on the undercard to Pavlik-Martinez. Going into round eight, the bout appeared two rounds for Bryan, two rounds for Arroyo, with three rounds even, but the rounds were all close. Bryan appeared to be winning the eighth round-and the bout-when Arroyo landed a left hook and put Bryan down for the count near the end, bringing the crowd to its feet. Many ringsiders were debating if Arroyo landed the knockout blow when Bryan was down on the canvas or on the way down.

[http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/04/live-updates-from-ac.html]

Fight:1499558

2010-03-26T19:19:52Z

BYGLLC: Created page with 'Terrific action bout fought in close quarters from bell to bell [http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/03/miller-tops-mcdermott-in-ballroom-brawl.html]'

Terrific action bout fought in close quarters from bell to bell [http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/03/miller-tops-mcdermott-in-ballroom-brawl.html]

Caleb Truax vs. Kerry Hope

2010-03-21T22:27:00Z

BYGLLC:

<fight>1452252</fight>

==Comments==
* Both men cut from a 2nd-round headbutt: Hope on his scalp and Truax above his right eyebrow.
* All three judges scored the fight 97-93 in favor of Truax.
* WBF named Truax-Hope their 2009 Fight of the Year [http://www.worldboxingfoundation.com/wbf/]
* Referee: [[Mark Nelson]]

Caleb Truax

2010-03-21T22:22:50Z

BYGLLC:

[[File:Truax and Grygelko.jpg]]

<boxer>387857</boxer>

* Boxing Digest Prospect of the Month for April, 2009

File:Truax and Grygelko.jpg

2010-03-21T22:20:48Z

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Joey Abell

2010-03-21T22:17:55Z

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[[File:Joey_abell.jpg]]

<boxer>327656</boxer>
'''Trainer:''' [[Ron Lyke]] 
 
*Defeated [[Teke Oruh]] for the WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title on November 11, 2007.
Amateur
Silver medallist 1998 United States Junior Championships at 201 lbs losing to Malik Scott.
Competed in the 1998 National Golden Gloves at 178 lbs.
Gold medallist in the 1999 United States Under-19 Championships at Super Heavyweight.
Competed in the 1999 National Golden Gloves aat 201 lbs.

File:Joey abell.jpg

2010-03-21T22:16:50Z

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Fight:1494462

2010-03-21T06:57:28Z

BYGLLC: Created page with 'Lopez down twice before battling back in the middle rounds [http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/03/diaz-gets-past-lopez.html]'

Lopez down twice before battling back in the middle rounds [http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/03/diaz-gets-past-lopez.html]

Fight:1503138

2010-03-21T06:56:42Z

BYGLLC: Created page with 'Tapia Outslugs Rodriguez prior to stoppage[http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/03/diaz-gets-past-lopez.html]'

Tapia Outslugs Rodriguez prior to stoppage[http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/03/diaz-gets-past-lopez.html]

Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey

2010-03-15T01:36:05Z

BYGLLC:

[[File:Pacvsclot.jpg|130px|thumb|right|Official Fight Poster]]
<fight>1484990</fight>
'''Aired on:''' [[HBO Pay-Per-View]] (Main Event)
* '''[[World Boxing Organization]] Welterweight Title''' (1st defense by Pacquiao)

== Notes ==
[[File:JCMP.jpg|240px|thumb|right|]]
* [[Manny Pacquiao]] 50-3-2 (38 KOs) vs. [[Joshua Clottey]] 35-3 (20 KOs)
* Pacquiao entered ranked as the # 1 fighter [[pound-for-pound]] in the world and the # 1 welterweight according to [[The Ring Magazine]]. Clottey, a 5-1 underdog, entered ranked as the # 5 welterweight by the same publication.
* The fight was the first to be held at the new Cowboy Stadium which opened May 27, 2009. The official crowd was reported to be 50,994.[http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/news/story?id=4993511]
* This bout, labeled "The Event", came together after the super-fight between Pacquiao and [[Floyd Mayweather Jr.]] fell through due to disputes over the type of drug testing that would take place leading up the fight.
* Due to his normal trainer being unable to secure a visa to enter the United States, for the first time Clottey was trained by [[Lenny DeJesus]]

== Bout Summary ==
The largely one-sided bout saw Pacquiao throw combinations against a heavily defensive Joshua Clottey. Pacquiao's volume of punches seemed to keep Clottey from opening up and attempting to mount much offensively other than an occasional right hand. [http://www.15rounds.com/no-knockout-for-pacquiao-but-cowboys-stadium-scores-one-instead-031410/]

Bobby Gunn

2010-03-12T17:45:15Z

BYGLLC:

[[file:Bobby Gunn2.jpg|left|Bobby Gunn]]
<boxer>287895</boxer>
'''Trainer:''' Aroz "Terrific" Gist
'''Assistant Trainer''' Al Roth and Kyle White 
'''Advisors:''' [[Matt Yanofsky]] and George Kokkalenios 
'''Manager:''' Self 
[[:Image:Bobby and Chris The Rapper3.JPG|Photo #1]]

 
'''Bobby Gunn''' has won the [[IBA]], [[WBA]] NABA, [[WBC]] USNBC, [[NABC]] Americas, [[IBC (Sanctioning Body)|IBC]] International, [[WBF]] Americas and [[WBE]] World Cruiserweight Titles. He had a successful amateur career when he reportedly won many tournaments and defeated the likes of [[Mads Larsen]], [[Syd Vanderpool]] and [[Oba Carr]]. He is a dual citizen of the United States and Canada.

== External Links ==
*Video Biography On The History Of Bobby Gunn [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG2KuLWaGAQ]
*Gunn's Web site :[http://www.myspace.com/teamgunn]
*Gunn's publicity site :[http://www.myspace.com/knockoutpublicity]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Gunn, Bobby}}
[[Category:NABA Cruiserweight Champions]]

Shamone Alvarez vs. Alexis Camacho

2010-03-11T16:22:01Z

BYGLLC: Created page with 'Alvarez controls the bout and drops Camacho to force the stoppage [http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/03/alvarez-stops-camacho-in-7.html]'

Alvarez controls the bout and drops Camacho to force the stoppage [http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/03/alvarez-stops-camacho-in-7.html]

Fight:1487346

2010-03-11T16:21:03Z

BYGLLC: Created page with 'Rosado outboxes the rugged Roman [http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/02/holt-upset-by-mabuza-maxwell-duran-and.html]'

Rosado outboxes the rugged Roman [http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/02/holt-upset-by-mabuza-maxwell-duran-and.html]

Mike Jones vs. Henry Bruseles

2010-03-11T16:19:58Z

BYGLLC:

<fight>1480261</fight>

*'''[[NABA]] Welterweight Title''' (3rd defense of Jones)
*'''Aired on:''' [[Fox SportsNet]]

==Notes==
*Fight was sold out. Jones outboxes the shorter Bruseles [http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/02/holt-upset-by-mabuza-maxwell-duran-and.html]

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title=[[NABA Welterweight Title Fights|NABA Welterweight Title Fight]] # 17|
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Fight:1483289

2010-03-11T16:18:45Z

BYGLLC: Created page with 'Salgado dropped and appeared en route to getting up, but didn't rise quickly enough to beat the count. [http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/02/zambrano-maicelo-score-first…'

Salgado dropped and appeared en route to getting up, but didn't rise quickly enough to beat the count.

[http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/02/zambrano-maicelo-score-first-round-kos.html]

Fight:1483290

2010-03-11T16:17:21Z

BYGLLC: Created page with 'Villa knocked out cold [http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/02/zambrano-maicelo-score-first-round-kos.html]'

Villa knocked out cold

[http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/02/zambrano-maicelo-score-first-round-kos.html]

Lucas Martin Matthysse vs. Vivian Harris

2010-02-22T02:27:00Z

BYGLLC: Created page with 'Rematch reportedly mandated by Golden Boy Promotions due to controversial stoppage. [http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/02/harris-matthysse-rematch.html]'

Rematch reportedly mandated by Golden Boy Promotions due to controversial stoppage. [http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/02/harris-matthysse-rematch.html]

Fight:1472833

2010-02-11T02:16:03Z

BYGLLC: Created page with 'Farrell drops Schneider twice. [http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/02/adamek-outpoints-estrada-in-newark.html]'

Farrell drops Schneider twice. [http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/02/adamek-outpoints-estrada-in-newark.html]

Tomasz Adamek vs. Jason Estrada

2010-02-11T02:15:27Z

BYGLLC: Created page with 'Estrada boxes well in spots, but Adamek's consistent work rate powers him to victory. [http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/02/adamek-outpoints-estrada-in-newark.html]'

Estrada boxes well in spots, but Adamek's consistent work rate powers him to victory. [http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/02/adamek-outpoints-estrada-in-newark.html]

Tomasz Adamek vs. Andrew Golota

2010-02-01T06:25:02Z

BYGLLC:

Adamek, 32, Jersey City, New Jersey, 39-1 with 32 kos, won every round against Golota, 41, Chicago, Illinois, now 41-8-1 with 33 kos, and the rounds were not close. Both men began the bout with jab combinations, Adamek landing more with the right, and an overweight Golota landing more with his left. But Adamek's punches were coming in faster, and a right hand lead followed by a left hook coming in too fast to see or stop dropped Golota in the first. In round two, Adamek used combinations to the body to wear down Golota, and jabs to the face to cut Golota's left eye badly. Golota began to headhunt with his hands down, showing no defense, looking for 'one big shot' to win the bout, but there was no 'target'. Adamek continued firing fast jabs in rounds three and four, as Golota continued to slow. Adamek dropped Golota with a right hand in round five, and though Golota beat the count, Adamek was landing jabs and hooks at will, mixing his punches so well that the defenseless former contender Golota took a senseless beating until referee Bill Clancy stopped the bout, and the severe beating appeared to end Golota's career.

http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2009/10/adamek-stops-golota-in-poland.html Adamek Stops Golota In Poland!

Tomasz Adamek vs. Andrew Golota

2010-01-23T17:29:43Z

BYGLLC:

<fight>1448http://static.boxrec.com/skins/common/images/button_extlink.png291</fight>

Adamek, 32, Jersey City, New Jersey, 39-1 with 32 kos, won every round against Golota, 41, Chicago, Illinois, now 41-8-1 with 33 kos, and the rounds were not close. Both men began the bout with jab combinations, Adamek landing more with the right, and an overweight Golota landing more with his left. But Adamek's punches were coming in faster, and a right hand lead followed by a left hook coming in too fast to see or stop dropped Golota in the first. In round two, Adamek used combinations to the body to wear down Golota, and jabs to the face to cut Golota's left eye badly. Golota began to headhunt with his hands down, showing no defense, looking for 'one big shot' to win the bout, but there was no 'target'. Adamek continued firing fast jabs in rounds three and four, as Golota continued to slow. Adamek dropped Golota with a right hand in round five, and though Golota beat the count, Adamek was landing jabs and hooks at will, mixing his punches so well that the defenseless former contender Golota took a senseless beating until referee Bill Clancy stopped the bout, and the severe beating appeared to end Golota's career.

http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2009/10/adamek-stops-golota-in-poland.html Adamek Stops Golota In Poland!

Pawel Wolak vs. Carlos Nascimento

2010-01-23T17:28:18Z

BYGLLC:

<fight>1453394</fight>

Nascimento was down once in round five.

[http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2009/10/diaz-wolak-win-impressively-torres.html Wolak Stops Nascimento]

Brian Viloria vs. Carlos Tamara

2010-01-23T17:25:35Z

BYGLLC:

[[File:Tamara_champion.jpg]]]

Tamara, behind on points, rallies late to stop the exhausted Viloria in the final round.

http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/01/tamara-shocks-viloria-to-become-new.html Tamara Shocks Viloria!

Brian Viloria vs. Carlos Tamara

2010-01-23T17:23:53Z

BYGLLC: Created page with 'File:Tamara_champion.jpg] Tamara, behind on points, rallies late to stop the exhausted Viloria in the final round. [http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/01/tamara-shoc…'

[[File:Tamara_champion.jpg]]]

Tamara, behind on points, rallies late to stop the exhausted Viloria in the final round.

[http://www.gardenstatefightscene.com/2010/01/tamara-shocks-viloria-to-become-new.html Tamara Shocks Viloria!

File:Tamara champion.jpg

2010-01-23T17:22:55Z

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Fight:1457601

2009-12-27T00:07:56Z

BYGLLC:

[[File:TNT_lands_straight_left.jpg]]

<fight>1457601</fight>

Close bout won by Tucker. Armenta had moments of success, but was generally outworked by Tucker.

[http://www.doghouseboxing.com/Ken/Hissner121809.htm Mark "TNT" Tucker defeats George "El Gallo" Armenta]

[http://www.fightnews.com/?p=32516 Tucker out hustles Armenta]

File:TNT lands straight left.jpg

2009-12-27T00:04:15Z

BYGLLC:

Fight:1457601

2009-12-14T05:31:45Z

BYGLLC:

[[File: Tucker_Beats_Armenta.jpg]]

<fight>1457601</fight>

Close bout won by Tucker.

File:Tucker Beats Armenta.jpg

2009-12-14T05:29:30Z

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Jeremy Bryan vs. Darren Fallen

2009-12-06T17:41:41Z

BYGLLC: Created page with 'Fallen down three times'

Fallen down three times

Amir Khan vs. Dmitriy Salita

2009-12-05T23:14:50Z

BYGLLC: Created page with 'Salita down three times.'

Salita down three times.

Tim Coleman

2009-12-04T15:49:02Z

BYGLLC:

[[file:Tim_Coleman_victorious.jpg|left|thumb]]
<boxer>317308</boxer>

 
Coleman had approximately 200 amateur fights. He has has been in camp with [[Oscar De La Hoya]], [[Ricky Hatton]], [[Zab Judah]], [[Cory Spinks]], [[Alfredo Angulo]], and [[Steve Forbes]] among many others. In October 2008, Coleman dropped a highly competitive decision to unbeaten prospect James De La Rosa on Showtime. On July 25 2009, Coleman avenged the first blemish on his record by clearly outpointing gritty veteran "Magnificent" Martinus Clay. In his last bout, Coleman claimed the USBA Junior Welterweight title by defeating contender [[Mike Arnaoutis]] via split decision.

'''Trainer:''' Lee Beard

'''Manager:''' Mercer Camero

'''Promoter:''' Baltimore Pro Boxing

[http://www.baltimoreboxing.com Tim's promoter]

[http://www.myspace.com/knockoutpublicity Tim's publicity]

Mark Tucker

2009-12-02T16:37:59Z

BYGLLC:

[[file:Tucker_tags_Williams.jpg|left|300px]]
<boxer>442811</boxer>
'''Trainer:''' [[Mark Tucker Sr.]] 
'''Manager:''' [[Mark Tucker Sr.]] 
 
'''Mark "TNT" Tucker''' compiled an amateur record of 140-22, winning a handful of tournaments in the process. Since his mid teens, Tucker has been involved in training camps with multi-time world champions [[Paul Williams]], [[Antonio Tarver]], [[Keith Holmes]], [[William Joppy]] and [[Glen Johnson]]. He also holds victories over longtime contenders [[Ross Thompson]] and [[Rubin Williams]], defeating the latter via ten round unanimous decision in only his 11th professional bout. On September 25 2009, Tucker won the USBO Light Heavyweight title with a ten round UD over [[Jim Strohl]].

== External Links ==
*[http://www.marylandboxing.com TNT Boxing Promotions]
*[http://www.myspace.com/knockoutpublicity Tuckers Publicity]

Joan Guzman vs. Ali Funeka (1st meeting)

2009-11-29T18:16:11Z

BYGLLC:

<fight>1450791</fight>

In a hard fought bout with a disputed ending, Joao Guzman, a Dominican fighter now fighting out of Brooklyn, New York, and Ali Funeka of East London, South Africa, fought to a twelve round draw which left the vacant IBF Lightweight title still vacant. Guzman appeared to win the first two rounds with crisp counterpunching, while Funeka appeared to win the third and the fourth with a long left jab which bloodied the nose of Guzman, and caused a cut under his right eye. Funeka won the fifth and the sixth by frequently tagging Guzman's face, making a bloody mess of it as both fighters threw power punches. Guzman appeared to win the seventh by landing numerous body shots. Funeka won the eighth, ninth and tenth by landing alot of right hand leads, leaving Guzman in serious trouble, his face bloody, hanging on to survive. Sensing he was trailing on the cards, traded power shots on the inside in round eleven, which looked even. Guzman won the twelfth, coming forward and throwing everything he had left in the tank in an attempt to score a knockout, giving Funeka a good beating. While one judge had the bout 116-112, the other two judges scored the bout a draw. Promoter Gary Shawn stated the bout was one of the worst five decisions he had ever seen and called for a full investigation and background checks of the the two judges who scored the draw. Stated Shaw "This was an inexplicable decision. If this is the best judging boxing has to offer, then we are in real trouble." However, it appeared that it was a headbutt (not called by the referee) which opened a cut over Guzman's right eye in the second that gave Funeka his initiative from that point on, and forced Guzman, the 29-0 former WBO Super Featherweight champion, into a more defensive posture for the remainder of this 12 round bout.