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Mike Weaver vs. Gerrie Coetzee

2015-03-20T20:32:39Z

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<fight>589</FIGHT>
*'''[[World Boxing Association]] Heavyweight Title''' (1st defense by Weaver)

== Notes ==
*As part of its promotional plan, Sun City put up $2.5 million and erected a temporary 18,000-seat arena. Weaver was paid $2.2 million plus 40% of the TV money negotiated by promoter [[Bob Arum]]. As the #1 ranked challenger, Coetzee was paid $150,000.
*Coetzee won several rounds early in the fight. Weaver was partially blinded by the liniment that had been rubbed onto Coetzee's chest and shoulders. Between rounds, Weaver's corner worked frantically to cleanse the champion's eyes. In the 8th round, Coetzee hurt Weaver with a right and kept him pinned to the ropes for most of the round. Weaver withstood Coetzee's punches and wore the challenger down. Weaver dropped Coetzee with a right in the 13th round. Coetzee got up, but it was too late: He had failed to beat the referee's count.

== Article ==
*Detailed recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2012-articles/random-classics-mike-weaver-vs-gerrie-coetzee.html Random Classics: Mike Weaver vs. Gerrie Coetzee]

Lucas Matthysse vs. Humberto Soto

2015-03-20T20:30:35Z

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{| {{punchstatstable-r}}
|+ '''CompuBox Punchstats'''
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Total Punches || Soto || Matthysse
|-
| Landed || 80 || 102
|-
| Thrown || 287 || 345
|-
| Pct. || 28% || 30%
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Jabs || Soto || Matthysse
|-
| Landed || 11 || 17
|-
| Thrown || 86 || 93
|-
| Pct. || 13% || 18%
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Power Punches || Soto || Matthysse
|-
| Landed || 69 || 85
|-
| Thrown || 201 || 252
|-
| Pct. || 34% || 34%
|}
<fight>1666420</fight>
*'''[[WBC]] Continental Americas Light Welterweight Title''' (vacant)
*'''Promoter:''' [[Golden Boy Promotions]] ([[Richard Schaefer]])
*'''Ring Announcer:''' [[Jimmy Lennon Jr.]]
*'''Aired On:''' [[Showtime Championship Boxing]]
*WBC Light Welterweight title eliminator 
 
== Notes ==
*Lucas Matthysse 30-2 (28 KOs) vs. Humberto Soto 58-7-2 (34 KOs)
*Fight was the co-feature with [[Victor Ortiz vs. Josesito Lopez]].
*Matthysse entered as the #5 junior welterweight in the world according to [[The Ring Magazine]]. Soto, a 2/1 betting underdog, was unranked by the same publication. [http://ringtv.craveonline.com/ratings/jr-welterweight] [http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/odds/moneyline]
*Matthysse entered with a record of 3-2 in his previous five bouts with both losses - [[Zab Judah]] (39-6) and [[Devon Alexander]] (21-1) - coming by way of split decision. Soto entered having not lost, albeit against lesser competition, in nearly four years.
*It was the first time Soto had been knocked down in his professional career and his second knockout loss.
== Article ==
*Recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2012-articles/josesito-lopez-stuns-victor-ortiz-lucas-matthysse-conquers-humberto-soto-on-showtime.html Lucas Matthysse Conquers Humberto Soto]
== Bout Summary ==
[[File:LMMSoto.jpg|300px|right]]
Matthysse was twice warned in the opening round for pushing down on the back of Soto's head. Soto worked well from a distance with the jab and straight right hands. He closed the round with sound combination punching. Soto started Round 2 well with a higher work rate, before Matthysse came on in the final minute landing a pair of right hands. A right hand at the bell, sent an off-balance Soto down from what was correctly ruled a trip. Matthysse connected with some crisp right hands in Round 3. Soto retaliated with quick combination punching highlighted by left hooks. The two continued to trade in a back-and-forth Round 4. Matthysse continued to land the heavier shots in Round 5 both upstairs and to the body. A three-punch combination sent Soto stumbling back into the ropes. A followup right hand sent Soto down for the first time in his career in the final seconds of the round. Soto made it to his feet at the count of seven and held the top rope to keep his balance. He was allowed to continue and immediately went to his corner with the round having ended. The fight was stopped at the request of Soto's corner as he was badly dazed and would not respond to his corner.

Victor Ortiz vs. Josesito Lopez

2015-03-20T20:29:31Z

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{| {{punchstatstable-r}}
|+ '''CompuBox Punchstats'''
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Total Punches || Ortiz || Lopez
|-
| Landed || 147 || 122
|-
| Thrown || 411 || 408
|-
| Pct. || 36% || 30%
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Jabs || Ortiz || Lopez
|-
| Landed || 48 || 12
|-
| Thrown || 190 || 106
|-
| Pct. || 25% || 11%
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Power Punches || Ortiz || Lopez
|-
| Landed || 99 || 110
|-
| Thrown || 221 || 302
|-
| Pct. || 45% || 36%
|}
<fight>1701838</fight>
*'''[[World Boxing Council]] Silver Welterweight Title''' (vacant)
*'''Promoter:''' [[Golden Boy Promotions]] ([[Richard Schaefer]])
*'''Ring Announcer:''' [[Jimmy Lennon Jr.]]
*'''Aired On:''' [[Showtime Championship Boxing]] (Main Event) 
 
== Notes ==
[[File:OrtizLopez.jpg|250px|right]]
*Victor Ortiz 29-3-2 (22 KOs) vs. Josesito Lopez 29-4 (17 KOs)
*Ortiz entered as the #3 welterweight in the world according to [[The Ring Magazine]]. Lopez, a 6.5/1 betting underdog, was unranked by the same publication. [http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/odds/moneyline] [http://ringtv.craveonline.com/ratings/welterweight]
*Ortiz was originally scheduled for a rematch with [[Andre Berto]], who tested positive for a banned performance-enhancing drug in May which led to the bout's cancellation.
*Ortiz entered with a record of 1-1-1 in his previous three. Lopez lost his previous bout via split decision to [[Jessie Vargas]] (16-0).
*At 144 3/4 lbs, Lopez weighed in at the heaviest of his career.
*At the time of the stoppage, [[Dan Rafael]] had the bout scored 97-94 in favor of Ortiz.
*Among those in attendance were [[Oscar De La Hoya]], [[Abner Mares]], actor Jack Nicholson, and Ortiz's already scheduled next opponent [[Saul Alvarez]]. With the loss and injury, the fight with Alvarez was off.
*The day after the fight, Ortiz had surgery to repair two fractures to the right side of his jaw. Ortiz's surgeon inserted a titanium plate in his jaw along with three screws during the two-hour operation. Ortiz's mouth was also wired closed and will remain that way for about two weeks during what is expected to be a six-week healing process. Ortiz indicated that he would like to exercise the rematch clause to meet Lopez again. [http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/8094931/victor-ortiz-jaw-surgery-eyes-josesito-lopez-rematch]

== Article ==
*Ringside recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2012-articles/josesito-lopez-stuns-victor-ortiz-lucas-matthysse-conquers-humberto-soto-on-showtime.html Josesito Lopez Stuns Victor Ortiz]

== Bout Summary ==
The first half was slow with each man feeling out the other. The pace stepped up in the second half of the round with Ortiz throwing combinations. Lopez landed a pair of nice left hooks in the round including one in the final seconds that stung Ortiz. Ortiz hurt Lopez midway through Round 2 and appeared to have him in some danger, before Lopez retaliated with power punches of his own. Each man had his moments in a close Round 3. Ortiz likely took Round 4 with aggression and by beating Lopez to the punch. Lopez threw more in the last minute of the round, but landed infrequently. Action was paused in Round 5 when Ortiz hit Lopez in the back of the head while pressing down on him. Lopez went to the mat and was allowed a few minutes to recover as the referee called the ringside physician up to view Lopez. By the end of Round 6, Lopez had developed some swelling to his left eye. An active Round 7 saw the two trade power shots. Lopez landed a pair of clean uppercuts that snapped back Ortiz's head, before Ortiz pressed him against the ropes and threw. Lopez motioned for Ortiz to "bring it on" and the two traded with Lopez appearing to hurt Ortiz in the final seconds. In Round 9, Lopez closed again with some power hooks. Following the round, the fight was surprisingly stopped as Ortiz stood up and tried to push past his cornerman to inform the referee that his jaw was broken. The referee asked Ortiz is he was wanting the fight stopped and he replied, "Yes, because my jaw is broken."

Andrzej Fonfara vs. Glen Johnson

2015-03-20T20:27:14Z

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[[File:GJFonfara2.jpg|230px|thumb|right|Official Fight Poster]]
<fight>1698020</fight>
*'''Ring Announcer:''' [[Thomas Treiber]]
*'''Promoter:''' [[Seminole Warriors Boxing]], 8 Count Productions
*'''Aired On:''' [[ESPN Friday Night Fights]] (Main Event)

[[File:FNF.gif|200px|thumb|left]]

 

 

*'''Fight Link:''' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4aOed--JnQ] 

Twenty-four-year-old Andrzej Fonfara and forty-three-year-old Glen Johnson each looked his age and the Polish-born Chicagoan Fonfara scored the biggest win of his professional career to date in front of his hometown crowd by outpointing the former-world champion in the main event of the nationally-televised ESPN Friday Night Fights.

Johnson, who announced his retirement following the loss, had some success early landing with power shots and jabs when in range, but Fonfara had too much stamina and too much speed and worked over a fading Johnson for the final four rounds. Fonfara connected well from a distance with jabs, followed by right hands and only allowed Johnson a chance when he chose to fight in close.

Johnson had his strongest round in the second when he caught Fonfara with a few heavy shots to the head. Fonfara swung the momentum in the third and wobbled Johnson with a looping right hand.

By the seventh, Johnson was breathing heavily and badly faded from the eighth round on. He lumbered forward, remained covered, and occasionally threw a jab or one-two combination as Fonfara moved in and out with jabs and right hands.

The victory pushed Fonfara's win-streak to twelve following his 2008 knockout loss to Derrick Findley (11-2). It was Johnson's third consecutive loss and fifth in his last seven fights.

== Notes ==
*Andrzej Fonfara 21-2 (12 KOs) vs. Glen Johnson 51-16-2 (35 KOs)
*Johnson was ranked as the #7 super middleweight contender according to [[The Ring Magazine]]. Fonfara was unranked by the same publication, but was ranked as the #9 light heavyweight contender by the [[WBO]].
*Johnson entered with a record of 2-4 in his previous six bouts, with three losses in world title matches.
*At age 43, Johnson was nineteen years older that Fonfara.
*Ticket prices for the event ranged from $31 to $151.
*It was the first time Fonfara had been beyond seven rounds.
*ESPN's [[Teddy Atlas]] scored the bout 97-93 in favor of Fonfara.
*Glen Johnson announced his retirement in a post-fight interview with Atlas and [[Joe Tessitore]].

== Quotes ==
*"If I can’t beat someone like this, who hasn’t fought anyone of my caliber of competition, then there is no reason to keep doing it anymore. But I don’t see myself losing this type of fight. I respect that he is a strong fighter but I am not going to let him build his name off of me." - Glen Johnson
*"I’m still a relatively young 24-year-old in this business but I don’t have time and patience to fight nobodys. This is why I had no problem with accepting Glen’s challenge. What’s the point of fighting if you don’t believe in your skills? We all know that the Johnson fight could be decided depending on how good my jab will be, how strong and powerful my right hand has to be. We will fight on July 13, nobody punched anybody yet, there are no scorecards filled up. Like the old saying in boxing – this is why we have the fights – to find out who is better." - Andrzej Fonfara
*"I believe I went out there and gave one hundred percent. One hundred percent wasn't good enough. It wasn't one of those nights where I feel like I'm off. Sometimes you go out there as an athlete and you perform and you're trying hard but there's somethings that aren't there. That's not the situation tonight. I felt good. I was doing what I wanted to do. I saw some tings I wanted to do and i just couldn't get there to do them. So I feel like the end of the road is here. Father time is undefeated. He'll always catch up with you no matter what your efforts are or what your mindsets might be. I really cant's see no reason to move forward, because if I can't win a fight like this, then I'm not going to achieve my ultimate goal which is being a world champion. So, if I can't be a world champion, then what's the use. You guys are great. I was watching last week when I got the ultimate compliment by Eddie (Teddy). Eddie, thank you so much you don't know how much you meant to me throughout my career. You make me feel good. There's a lot of things people can say about you in the ring, but when people talk about the man you are outside the ring, it means everything to me. I don't care about the fighting part of it, but being a man and a person in society means everything to me. You recognized that and you don't know how much you cut my heart. I appreciate that. Thank you so much. To the boxing fans, thank you so much for all you have given to me, all the support throughout the years and ups and downs. I gave you a hundred percent of what I got. I hope it was good enough for you to enjoy." - Glenn Johnson in the post-fight interview with Teddy Atlas and Joe Tessitore.

== Sources ==
*Perez, Santos A. "Glen Johnson expects to fight on against Fonfara" (2012, July 9) ''The Miami Herald''. [http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/07/09/2887661/glen-johnson-expects-to-fight.html| Article]
*Garczarczyk, Przemek . "Andrzej Fonfara: It’s time to prove myself" (2012, July 9) ''Fightnews.com''. [http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/andrzej-fonfara-its-time-to-prove-myself-122639| Article]

== Article ==
*Recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2012-articles/andrzej-fonfara-likely-retires-glen-johnson-jose-luis-castillo-scores-tko-over-ivan-popoca.html Andrzej Fonfara Likely Retires Glen Johnson]

[[File:GJFonfara.jpg|500px|center]]

Serhiy Dzinziruk vs. Jonathan Gonzalez

2015-03-20T20:20:12Z

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<fight>1704982</fight>

== Article ==
*Recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2012-articles/jonathan-gonzalez-and-serhiy-dzinziruk-trudge-to-a-draw.html Jonathan Gonzalez And Serhiy Dzinziruk Trudge To A Draw]

Fight:1697355

2015-03-20T20:16:16Z

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Purses: Alvarez - $2 million, Lopez - $212,500

== Article ==
*Ringside recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2012-articles/saul-qcaneloq-alvarez-brutalizes-josesito-lopez.html Saul "Canelo" Alvarez Brutalizes Josesito Lopez]

Abner Mares vs. Anselmo Moreno

2015-03-20T20:14:04Z

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[[File:Abner Mares vs. Anselmo Moreno (poster).jpg|right|225px]]
<fight>1727257</fight>
*'''[[World Boxing Council]] Super Bantamweight Title''' (1st defense by Mares)

== Article ==
*Recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2012-articles/abner-mares-retains-his-belt-with-a-decision-leo-santa-cruz-remains-a-whirlwind.html Abner Mares Retains His Belt With A Decision Over Anselmo Moreno]

Brian Viloria vs. Hernan Marquez

2015-03-20T20:12:54Z

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[[File:Brian Viloria vs. Hernan Marquez (poster).jpg|right|400px]]
<fight>1719906</fight>

== External Links ==
*Recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2012-articles/brian-viloria-brutalizes-hernan-marquez-roman-gonzalez-wins-in-a-war.html Brian Viloria Brutalizes Hernan Marquez]
*Pre-fight article by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://www.queensberry-rules.com/2012-articles/november/brian-viloria-vs-hernan-marquez-almost-50-years-in-the-making.html Brian Viloria vs. Hernan Marquez Almost 50 Years In The Making]

Fight:1748121

2015-03-20T20:11:06Z

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<fight>1748121</fight>

* In a televised bout, ESPN commentators [[Teddy Atlas]] and [[Joe Tessitore]] believed Usmanee deserved the decision, but Barthelemy unanimously won the bout on the cards. Clean but hard fought bout, in which Usmanee outlanded Barthelemy 282-238, but at a slightly lower connect percentage (Barthelemy 29%, Usmanee 26%).
*Recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2013-articles/rances-barthelemy-takes-questionable-decision-over-arash-usmanee-jonathan-gonzalez-eeks-out-a-win.html Rances Barthelemy Takes Questionable Decision Over Arash Usmanee]

Brandon Rios vs. Mike Alvarado (2nd meeting)

2015-03-20T20:09:49Z

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[[File:RiosAlvarado2.jpg|220px|thumb|right]]
<fight>1771943</fight>
*'''Ring Announcer:''' [[Michael Buffer]]
*'''Aired On:''' [[HBO Boxing After Dark]] (Main Event)
*'''2nd Weigh-In:''' Rios 161 lbs., Alvarado 158 lbs.
*interim '''[[WBO]] Light Welterweight Title'''

== Notes ==
*Brandon Rios 31-0 (23 KOs) vs. Mike Alvarado 33-1 (23 KOs)
*Rios entered as the #6 jr. welterweight contender in the world according to The Ring Magazine. Alvarado, a 3.5-to-1 betting underdog, was ranked as the #8 contender by the same publication. [http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/odds/moneyline] [http://ringtv.craveonline.com/ratings/jr-welterweight]
*The purses for the bout were reported as Rios $1.25M, Alvarado $625K. [https://twitter.com/danrafaelespn]
*While in training, Alvarado suffered several cuts to his face and neck from what was speculated to be the result of a bar fight in which Alvarado was struck with a beer bottle.
*HBO's [[Harold Lederman]] scored the fight 116-112 in favor of Alvarado.
*Among those in attendance were [[Mike Tyson]], [[Juan Manuel Marquez]], [[Andre Ward]], [[Timothy Bradley]], [[Nonito Donaire]], and [[Miguel Angel Garcia|Mikey Garcia]].

{| {{punchstatstable-r}}
|+ '''Punch Stats'''
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Total Punches || Alvarado || Rios
|-
| Landed || 261 || 241
|-
| Thrown || 860 || 823
|-
| Pct. || 30% || 29%
|}

== Article ==
*Recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2013-articles/rios-alvarado-2.html Mike Alvarado This Time Survives The War, Takes A Decision Over Brandon Rios]

== Bout Summary ==
A cut opened over the right eye of Alvarado in the opening round. In Round 2, Alvarado was staggered by jab and was caught again later in the round. The two traded power shots to close the second round. A right hand from Alvarado hurt Rios in the last minute of the third round. Action was paused in the fifth to allow Alvardo time to recover from a low blow. By the end of the fifth, Alvarado's face was swollen and marked. Alvarado utilized more movement in the second half of the fight and each man had his moments landing with solid power punches. A large cut opened to Alvarado's left eye in the final round and by the end of the fight he had significant swelling and bruising to both eyes. Rios had swelling and slight brusing to his left eye.

== Quotes ==
*"What a fight, son. This is what boxing needs. These are the guys they make movies about." - [[Roy Jones Jr.]]
*Following the fight both men indicated they would like to fight a third time, the next time being in Denver, Colorado, Alvarado's hometown.

Javier Fortuna vs. Miguel Zamudio

2015-03-20T20:08:18Z

Integrital:

[[File:FortunaZamudio.jpg|250px|thumb|right]]
<fight>1773664</fight>
*'''Aired On:''' [[ESPN Friday Night Fights]] (Main Event)
*'''Interim [[WBA]] World Featherweight Title''' (vacant; only at stake for Zamudio)

Despite losing his interim title on the scales, Javier Fortuna maintained his unbeaten record in emphatic and somewhat-worrisome fashion by scoring a brutal first-round knockout of Mexican Miguel Zamudio in the main event of a card in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Fortuna came out swinging from the opening bell and floored Zamudio with a left hand for a count of four. Seconds later, Fortuna connected with a massive counter left hand that knocked Zamudio out immediately and sent him crashing to the mat, striking his head hard on the canvas. Without beginning a count, veteran referee Eddie Cotton waved an end to the bout.

Zamudio, who made little, if any, movement in the ring, was administered oxygen and taken by stretcher to the hospital.

== Notes ==
*[[Javier Fortuna]] 21-0 (15 KOs) vs. [[Miguel Zamudio]] 25-1-1 (13 KOs)
*Zamudio entered as a 13-to-1 betting underdog. [http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/odds/moneyline]
*Fortuna was stripped of his interim WBA World Featherweight Title the day before the bout for failing to make weight. Thus, the interim title was only at stake for Zamudio. The fight was agreed upon to continue with Fortuna giving $1,000 of his purse to Zamudio. [http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/9188918/javier-fortuna-fails-make-weight-featherweight-title-fight-miguel-zamudio]
*Fortuna entered as the #9 featherweight contender in the world according to [[The Ring Magazine]]. Zamudio was unranked by the same publication. Fortuna also entered as the WBA #1 featherweight contender, while Zamudio entered as the WBA #15 featherweight contender.
*Fortuna has a record of 9-0 (4 KOs) in fights outside his native Dominican Republic heading into the fight; 6-0 (4 KOs) in the United States.
*This was Zamudio's first fight outside his hometown of Sinaloa and his native Mexico.

== Article ==
*Recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2013-articles/javier-fortuna-obliterates-miguel-zamudio-in-just-over-one-minute.html Javier Fortuna Obliterates Miguel Zamudio In Just Over One Minute]

Danny Garcia vs. Zab Judah

2015-03-20T20:06:44Z

Integrital:

[[File:GarciaJudah.png|300px|thumb|right]]
<fight>1772818</fight>
*'''Ring Announcer:''' [[Jimmy Lennon Jr.]]
*'''Aired On:''' [[Showtime]] (Main Event)
*'''[[World Boxing Association]] Super World Light Welterweight Title''' (2nd defense by Garcia)
*'''[[World Boxing Council]] Light Welterweight Title''' (3rd defense by Garcia)

Danny Garcia floored Zab Judah in the eighth round and held on late to retain his WBA and WBC light welterweight titles and push his unbeaten streak to 26 fights.

The challenger was in a bit of trouble in the fifth round when a straight right hand from Garcia caused Judah's legs to buckle. Judah was staggered again just a minute into the sixth, but was able to gather himself enough to keep his feet.

The lone knockdown came in Round 8 when a counter right hand from Garcia slipped through Judah's guard and put him on his backside for a three count. The punch also opened a big gash under Judah's left eye.

Judah came on strong, however, over the last three rounds and hurt Garcia with a left hand in the tenth. In the eleventh, following a break to retie Judah's shoe, the two men traded power punches, highlighted by a right hook from the challenger. A clash of heads in the final seconds opened a small cut on Garcia's hairline.

Another bad clash in round twelve opened a cut above Judah's left eye and an inch-long, vertical cut in the center of Garcia's forehead that bled down over his face.

With the win, Garcia was expected to meet the winner of Lamont Peterson and Lucas Matthysse which was scheduled for May 18th.

== Notes ==
{| {{punchstatstable-r}}
|+ '''CompuBox punchstats'''
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Jabs || Garcia || Judah
|-
| Landed || 9 || 63
|-
| Thrown || 172 || 350
|-
| Pct. || 5% || 18%
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Power Punches || Garcia || Judah
|-
| Landed || 189 || 77
|-
| Thrown || 467 || 130
|-
| Pct. || 40% || 59%
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Total|| Garcia || Judah
|-
| Landed || 198 || 140
|-
| Thrown || 639 || 480
|-
| Pct. || 31% || 29%
|}
*Danny Garcia 25-0 (16 KOs) vs. Zab Judah 42-7 (29 KOs)
*Garcia entered as the jr. welterweight champion of the world according to [[The Ring Magazine]]. Judah, a 4-to-1 betting underdog, was ranked as the #4 jr. welterweight contender by the same publication. [http://ringtv.craveonline.com/ratings/jr-welterweight]
*It was the first fight for Judah in over 13 months following his one-sided defeat of [[Vernon Paris]] (26-0). Garcia was six months removed from his fourth-round knockout of [[Erik Morales]] (52-8).
*It was the 19th world-title appearance for the 35-year-old Judah.

Purses: Garcia - $1.5 Million

== Quotes ==
*"It was a hell of a fight. He's a crafty veteran with power. He hit me with a good shot in the eleventh, but I'm a true champion. Judah's the most craftiest and strongest fighter I've fought so far." - Danny Garcia in the post-fight interview
*"It's boxing. You win some, you lose some. Danny Garcia is a young, tough fighter. I was on my a-game tonight and we had a great training camp. You'll see me come back again." Zab Judah in the post-fight interview

== External Links ==
*Recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2013-articles/danny-garcia-wins-tough-entertaining-decision-over-zab-judah.html Danny Garcia Wins Tough, Entertaining Decision Over Zab Judah]
*[http://www.blogtalkradio.com/queensberryrulesradio/2013/05/01/garcia-zabmartinez-murray-recap-floyd-guerrero-preview Danny Garcia vs. Zab Judah Recap on Queensberry Rules Radio]

Vernon Paris vs. Manuel Perez

2015-03-20T20:05:12Z

Integrital:

<fight>1793924</fight>
*'''Aired On:''' [[ESPN Friday Night Fights]] (Main Event)

== Notes ==
*Vernon Paris 27-1 (16 KOs) vs. Manuel Perez 19-8-1 (4 KOs)
*Perez entered as a 3.5-to-1 betting underdog. [http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/odds/moneyline]
*ESPN's [[Teddy Atlas]] scored the bout a 95-95 draw.

== Article ==
*Recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2013-articles/vernon-paris-outpoints-manuel-perez-lock-beats-smith.html Vernon Paris Outpoints Manuel Perez]

Marcos Maidana vs. Josesito Lopez

2015-03-20T20:04:03Z

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[[File:MaidanaLopez.jpg|300px|thumb|right]]
<fight>1780925</fight>
*'''Aired On:''' [[Showtime]] (Main Event)
*'''[[WBA]] Intercontinental Welterweight Title''' (1st defense by Maidana)

== Notes ==
*Marcos Maidana 33-3 (30 KOs) vs. Josesito Lopez 30-5 (18 KOs)
*Lopez entered as a 1.95-to-1 betting underdog. [http://www.handicapperswatchdog.com/make_picks.php?sport=Fighting&league=Boxing]
*Maidana entered with a record of 4-2 in his previous six with points losses to [[Amir Khan]] (23-1) and [[Devon Alexander]] (22-1). He was coming off a third-round knockout win against an over-matched [[Angel Martinez]] (13-3-1), a bout in which Maidana claimed the WBA's Intercontinental Welterweight Title.
*Lopez entered with a record of 1-2 in his previous three bouts with a split decision loss to [[Jessie Vargas]] (16-0) and a fifth-round TKO loss to [[Saul Alvarez]] (40-0-1). This fight against Maidana was Lopez's second since making a greater name for himself by stopping heavy-favorite [[Victor Ortiz]] (29-3-2) on Showtime in June of 2012.

== External Links ==
*[http://www.blogtalkradio.com/queensberryrulesradio/2013/06/11/maidana-lopez-stevenson-dawson-recap-with-adam-abramowitz Marcos Maidana vs Josesito Lopez Recap on Queensberry Rules Radio]
*Ringside report from [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2013-articles/marcos-maidana-out-guns-josesito-lopez-in-six-lara-tko-s-angulo.html Marcos Maidana Outguns Josesito Lopez In Six]

Martin (Fiddler) Neary

2015-03-20T20:01:22Z

Integrital:

<boxer>130325</boxer>

Exhibition bouts:

1884-10-06 Turn Hall, New York, NY, USA vs [[Human:381225|Jack Keenan]]

*Biographical article about Martin Neary by [https://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://www.queensberry-rules.com/2013-articles/july/bowery-st-bibitor-martin-fiddler-neary.html Bowery St. Bibitor: Martin "Fiddler" Neary]

Jesus Soto Karass vs. Andre Berto

2015-03-20T19:59:36Z

Integrital:

[[File:BertoKarass.jpg|250px|thumb|right]]
<fight>1794977</fight>
*'''Ring Announcer:''' [[Jimmy Lennon Jr.]]
*'''Promoter:''' [[Golden Boy Promotions]]
*'''Aired On:''' [[Showtime]], [[BoxNation]] (Main Event)
*'''[[NABF]] Welterweight Title''' (vacant)
== Notes ==
*Jesus Soto Karass 27-8-3 (17 KOs) vs. Andre Berto 28-2 (22 KOs)
*Berto entered with a record of 1-2 in his previous three bouts with decision losses to [[Victor Ortiz]] (28-2-2) and [[Robert Guerrero]] (30-1-1).
*Karass, a 3.25-to-1 betting underdog, entered with a record of 3-5 in his previous eight bouts dating back to November of 2009. He was coming of a majority decision win over [[Selcuk Aydin]] (23-1) six months prior. [http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/odds/moneyline]
*Prior to the bout, a memorial 10-count was held for Hall-of-Famer [[Emile Griffith]], who died four days prior.
*Berto, who was hurt and on the defensive in the fourth, seemed to be bothered by his right shoulder from the fifth round on. It was checked out by the ringside physician following the round.
*Karass went down in Round 11 from an uppercut that landed to the beltline. He was up quickly and his corner complained that the punch was low.
*A short left hook sent Berto down in the 12th round. He got to his feet at the count of four, but the referee waved an end to the bout.
== Article ==
*Recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2013-articles/jesus-soto-karass-plows-through-andre-berto-figueroa-thurman-survive-battles.html Jesus Soto Karass Plows Through Andre Berto]

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr vs. Brian Vera (1st meeting)

2015-03-20T19:57:10Z

Integrital:

{| {{punchstatstable-r}}
|+ [http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/view.php?pg=chavez-vera-compubox '''CompuBox Punchstats''']
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Total Punches || Chavez || Vera
|-
| Landed || 125 || 176
|-
| Thrown || 328 || 734
|-
| Pct. || 38% || 24%
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Jabs || Chavez || Vera
|-
| Landed || 27 || 67
|-
| Thrown || 142 || 391
|-
| Pct. || 19% || 17%
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Power Punches || Chavez || Vera
|-
| Landed || 98 || 109
|-
| Thrown || 186 || 343
|-
| Pct. || 53% || 32%
|}
<fight>1824943</fight>
[[File:Julio Cesar Chavez Jr vs. Brian Vera (poster).jpg|left|250px]]
 
== Article ==
*Recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2013-articles/julio-cesar-chavez-jr-handed-disputed-decision-over-brian-vera.html Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. Handed Disputed Decision Over Brian Vera]

== Notes ==

*According to Compubox' Punchstats, Vera outlanded Chavez in 8 of the 10 rounds.

== Unofficial Scorecards ==
[[File:Chavez-vera-scorecard.jpg|600px|thumb|right|Official scorecards]]
 Steve Weisfeld (HBO) : 96-94 Vera
 Mark Ortega (Ring Magazine) : 96-94 Vera
 Victor M Salazar (The Boxing Voice) : 96-94 Vera
 Kevin Iole (Yahoo Sports) : 96-94 Vera
 Steve Kim (Maxboxing) : 95-95 Draw
 Mathew Mojica (The Fight Source) : 96-94 Vera
 Matt Digi (Boxing Asylum) : 97-94 Vera
 Dan Rafael (ESPN) : 96-94 Vera
 Adam Abramowitz (Saturday Night Boxing) : 97-93 Vera
 Steve Zemach (The Queensbury Rules) : 97-93 Vera
 Cliff Roid (BoxingScene) : 98-92 Vera
 Eric Raskin (Boxing Monthly) : 96-94 Vera
 Darren Velasco (Fightdomain) : 97-93 Vera
 Lyle Fitzsimmons (BoxingScene) : 96-94 Vera
 Brent Brookhouse (The Bloody Elbow) : 98-92 Vera
 Corey Quincy (B L Boxing) : 97-93 Vera
 Ernest Gabion (The Boxing Lab) : 97-93 Vera
 Rob Day (RingNews24) : 97-94 Vera
 Kurt Ward (Boxing Asylum) : 96-94 Vera
 Gabriel Montoya (Maxboxing) : 97-93 Vera
 Alex Morris (Boxing Asylum) : 97-93 Vera
 Mario Muniga (ThaBoxingVoice) : 96-94 Vera
 Beau Denison (TheBoxingTruth) : 97-93 Vera
 Ben Weisman (Boxing Asylum) : 95-95 Vera
 George Jimenez (RingNews24) : 95-95 Vera
 The Title Fight : 96-94 Vera
 The Fight Ghost : 96-94 Vera
 Scott Christ (Bad Left Hook) : 97-93 Vera
 Boxing.com : 96-94 Vera
 Gary Totten (Irish-Boxing) : 96-94 Vera
 Josh McDaniel (Leave It In The Ring) : 96-94 Vera
 Boxing Talk : 97-93 Vera
 Dan Ambrose (BoxingNews24) : 97-93 Vera
 Michael Rosenthal (Ring Magazine) : 96-94 Vera
 ProBoxing-Fans : 96-94 Vera
 FightersRated : 95-95 Vera
 Felipe Leon (Fightnews) : 97-93 Vera
 Miguel Marvilla (Fightnews) : 95-95 Draw
 Francisco A Salazar (Salazar Boxing) : 96-94 Vera
 Ryan Songalia (GMA News) : 96-94 Vera
 Ramon Aranda (3MoreRounds) : 96-94 Vera
 Paul Magno (The Boxing Tribune) : 95-95 Draw
 Associated Press : 96-94 Vera
 Patrick Connor (The QueensBury Rules) : 96-94 Vera
 ATR Boxing Tipster : 97-93 Vera
 Tom Gray (Ring Magazine) : 98-93 Vera
 Paddy Cronan (Onthegrindboxing) : 97-93 Vera
 Al Bernstein (ShowTime TV) : 96-94 Vera
 Danny Winterbottom (Boxing News Online) : 98-93 Vera
 Paul Daley (TopClassBoxing) : 96-94 Vera
 John Angus MacDonald (ThaBoxingVoice) : 96-94 Vera
 Ryan Bivins (Sweet Boxing) : 97-93 Vera
 Boxing Socalist : 97-93 Vera
 James Tonks (RingNews24) : 95-95 Draw
 Dave Murphy (RingNews24) : 96-94 Vera
 Kevin McRae (Bleacher Report) : 98-92 Vera
 Kieran Mulvaney (ESPN) : 96-94 Vera
 Rachel Aylett (BoxingNews24) : 97-93 Vera
 Dan Culp (Boxrank.org) : 97-93 Vera

Dennis Andries vs. Jeff Harding (1st meeting)

2015-03-20T19:55:07Z

Integrital:

[[File:JHarding.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
<fight>3541</fight>
* '''Aired On:''' ABC's Wide World of Sports & Skyy
* '''[[World Boxing Council]] Light Heavyweight Title''' (1st defense by Andres in 2nd reign)
== Notes ==

* [[Dennis Andries]] 34-7-2 (21 KOs) vs. [[Jeff Harding]] 14-0 (11 KOs)
* Harding, who was eleven years younger than Andries, was a late substitution for [[Donny Lalonde]].
* Among those in attendance was the then-Heavyweight Champion of the World [[Mike Tyson]], World Champion [[Jeff Fenech]] and MLB Hall of Famers Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams and Maury Wills.
* At the time of the stoppage, Andries was ahead on all three judges' cards.
* It was Harding's first bout to go beyond ten rounds.
* With the win, Harding became the first Australian light heavyweight to win a world title.
== Bout Summary ==

A big underdog, Harding took everything Andries could dish out in the early going including numerous power shots to the head, but continued to work and come forward. In the opening round, Andries opened a cut in the corner of Harding's left eye and by the 3rd, Harding was bleeding from the nose. By the 5th Round, the bleeding had stopped from Harding's eye but there remained significant swelling. In Round 5, a contentious knockdown was ruled as Harding went to the mat from a grazing punch that could have been ruled a push. It was the first time Harding had been down as a professional. Harding began to come on in the second half of the fight landing thudding shots to the body. Harding was warned in Round 6 for pushing Andries with a forearm and had begun to bleed from the mouth by the end of the round. Andries received a warning in Round 7 to avoid leading with his head. Also in the 7th, the cut reopened to Harding's left eye and was a bit more broad than before. The 11th Round, one for the ages, saw Harding begin to bleed much more heavily from the nose as Andries landed the power shots early. Harding, however, poured it on in the second half hurting the champion and forcing him back into the ropes. The first punch from Jeff Harding in Round 12, sent a stiff-legged Andries stumbling back into the corner. To his credit, he was able to gather himself and fire back, but a right hand seconds later sent Andries to the mat for the first time in the bout. He was up at the count of four and was allowed to continue as Harding, who was across the ring, stood with blood covering his face from a new and large cut above his right eye. A follow-up barrage sent Andries crashing with arms outstretched into the top turnbuckle and down again. He was up at by the count of seven and again continued. With this, Harding came in and threw rapidly to both the body and head causing Andries to fall back into the ropes and cover up. At that, Joe Cortez stepped in and waved an end to the bout. Despite being covered in blood due to bad cuts around his right eye, and despite having taken some wicked shots from the champion, Jeff gutted it out and scored a [[TKO]] win over the rapidly tiring Andries in the twelfth. [http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=12301&more=1] [http://www.amazon.com/BOXING-ALBUM-ILLUSTRATED-HISTORY/dp/1843090872]

== Comments ==
[[File:kingcourage.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Boxing News June 30th, 1989]]
* "I think he's (Andries) just slightly ahead, but what amazes me with Harding, being that much taller, is that he's coming in very close to Andries and throwing some tremendous body shots. For the public watching it they don't look like they are devastating punches but they're hurting him and for a man of that age it must be weakening." - [[Alan Minter]] commentating following the 6th Round.

* "We didn't know what this fight would turn out to be because Harding was so unknown... but Harding has been as good or better than we ever could have dreamed." [[Alex Wallau]]

* "This is as much action as you will ever see with two guys of this size." - [[Alex Wallau]]

* "These are two of the most finely conditioned fighters I have ever seen." - Announcer and NFL Hall of Fame Member Dan Dierdorf following the 11th Round

== Article ==
*Recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2013-articles/throwback-thursday-jeff-harding-blood-tinged-pulverizes-dennis-andries.html Jeff Harding, Blood Tinged, Pulverizes Dennis Andries]

Simon Brown vs. Tyrone Trice (1st meeting)

2015-03-20T19:52:36Z

Integrital:

<fight>2774</fight>

Brown was knocked down once in the 2nd.

Trice was knocked down three times in the 12th and once in the 14th.

*Recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2013-articles/throwback-thursday-simon-brown-rallies-to-decimate-tyrone-trice.html Simon brown Rallies To Decimate Tyrone Trice]

Bobby Chacon vs. Cornelius Boza Edwards (2nd meeting)

2015-03-20T19:51:36Z

Integrital:

<fight>44239</fight>
*'''[[World Boxing Council]] Super Featherweight Title''' (1st defense of Chacon)
*'''Promoter:''' [[Don Chargin Productions]] ([[Don Chargin]])
*'''Ring Announcer:''' [[Chuck Hull]]
*'''Aired On:''' [[NBC Sportsworld]] 
 
== Notes ==
*Boza-Edwards was down in the 1st and 2nd round.
*Chacon overcame a 3rd round knockdown and bad cuts over both eyes to floor Boza-Edwards in the 12th.
*Steele halted the action in both the 7th and 8th rounds to have Chacon's cuts checked by ringside physician, Dr. Flip Holmansky.
*Fight was named [[Ring Magazine Fight of the Year]].
*Chacon was stripped of the title June 27, 1983 for failing to defend against [[Hector Camacho]].
*Recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2013-articles/throwback-thursday-bobby-chacon-rallies-to-decision-cornelius-boza-edwards.html Bobby Chacon Rallies To Decision Cornelius Boza-Edwards]

Wilfredo Gomez vs. Azumah Nelson

2015-03-20T19:50:52Z

Integrital:

<fight>1460</fight>
*'''[[World Boxing Council]] Featherweight Title''' (Gomez defending)
*Time: 2:58
*Weights: both 126
-----

Gomez boxed and moved, while Nelson came forward behind a tight guard and solid jab. In round 11, Gomez was hurt by an overhand right, and eventually fell down from Nelson's follow-up attack. Gomez would make it to his feet, but was dropped hard by a big right hand from Nelson. Gomez's legs folded from underneath him as he fell. Gomez struggled to make it off the canvas, but was counted out. Gomez would be up after a brief period.
*Recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2013-articles/throwback-thursday-azumah-nelson-bowls-over-wilfredo-gomez-late.html Azumah Nelson Bowls Over Wilfredo Gomez Late]

James Toney vs. Charles Williams

2015-03-20T19:49:59Z

Integrital:

[[File:Toneycharles.jpg|250px|thumb|right]]
<fight>8571</fight>
*'''[[International Boxing Federation]] Super Middleweight Title''' (Toney's 3rd defense)

== Notes ==
* Toney had a point taken away in round eight for hitting after the bell to end the round.
* Toney's left eye had completely swelled shut.
* The fight was seen as one of the most exciting fights of the year and was a very even fight.
* Following Toney's KO [[Larry Merchant]] said ''"We are watching a great fighter"''
* This win for Toney paved the way for his long anticipated fight with [[Roy Jones Jr.]]
*Recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2013-articles/throwback-thursday-squinting-james-toney-chops-up-prince-charles-williams.html Squinting James Toney Chops Up Prince Charles Williams]

Julio Cesar Gonzalez vs. Julian Letterlough

2015-03-20T19:48:18Z

Integrital:

<fight>66518</fight>

*'''[[WBO]] [[NABO]] Light Heavyweight Title''' (Letterlough's 2nd defense)
*'''[[WBC]] FECARBOX Light Heavyweight Title''' (Gonzalez's 2nd defense)
*'''Vacant [[IBA]] Continental Light Heavyweight Title'''

==Notes==
*Letterlough scored knockdowns in rounds three, five and ten. Gonzalez scored knockdowns in rounds one and eleven.
* ESPN reported the blows as Gonzalez 461/1029 39%, Letterlough 193/908 21%.
* Recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2013-articles/throwback-thursday-julio-gonzalez-cyborg-decisions-julian-letterlough-cyborg.html Julio Gonzalez, Cyborg, Decisions Julian Letterlough, Cyborg]

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before=[[Julian Letterlough vs. Max Heyman|Letterlough vs. Heyman]]|
title=[[NABO Light Heavyweight Title Fights|NABO Light Heavyweight Title Fight]] # 7|
after=[[Demetrius Jenkins vs. Frankie Liles|Jenkins vs. Liles]]|
}}
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Guillermo Rigondeaux vs. Joseph Agbeko

2015-03-20T19:47:20Z

Integrital:

<fight>1838354</fight>
*Recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2013-articles/guillermo-rigondeaux-effortlessly-blanks-joseph-agbeko-over-the-distance.html Guillermo Rigondeaux Effortlessly Blanks Joseph Agbeko]

Jermain Taylor vs. Kelly Pavlik (1st meeting)

2015-03-20T19:45:54Z

Integrital:

{| {{punchstatstable-r}}
|+ '''Punchstats'''
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Total Punches || Taylor || Pavlik
|-
| Landed || 182 || 180
|-
| Thrown || 369 || 460
|-
| Pct. || 49% || 39%
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Jabs || Taylor || Pavlik
|-
| Landed || 77 || 80
|-
| Thrown || 207 || 250
|-
| Pct. || 37% || 32%
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Power Punches || Taylor || Pavlik
|-
| Landed || 105 || 100
|-
| Thrown || 162|| 210
|-
| Pct. || 65% || 48%
|}
<fight>1216171</fight>
*'''[[World Boxing Council]] [[WBC Middleweight Champion|Middleweight Title]]''' (5th defense of Taylor) 
*'''[[World Boxing Organization]] [[WBO Middleweight Champion|Middleweight Title]]''' (5th defense of Taylor) 
*'"[[The Ring Magazine]] Middleweight Title"' (5th defense of Taylor) 
*'''Aired on:''' ''[[HBO World Championship Boxing]]''
--- '''2007 [[Boxing Writers Association of America Fight of the Year]]''' ---
 
== Bout Summary ==
[[file:Pavlik_ko_em_1.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Kelly Pavlik celebrates after stopping Jermain Taylor]]
Both fighters came out and traded bombs in a tremendous first round. Taylor dropped Pavlik in the second round with a hard right hand followed by a left hooks and a right hand when Pavlik dropped his hands. Pavlik was on unsteady legs briefly after that, but he still pursued the champion. The rounds that preceeded showed brutal exchanges with Pavlik beginning to get to the champion. Pavlik hurt Taylor in round seven with a hard right hand that staggered Taylor into a corner. Pavlik then followed up with a left uppercut, then a right uppercut and finished it with a left hook and a grazing right hand. Taylor fell down hard, slumped in a corner. Referee Steve Smoger jumped in almost immediately after Taylor was dropped, and stopped the fight.
 
== Comments ==
[[file:Taylor pavlik.jpg|215px|right|Poster]]
- Taylor ahead on all three scorecards at the time of the stoppage. 
- After the fight, Taylor activated his [[Kelly Pavlik vs. Jermain Taylor (2nd meeting)|rematch]] clause. 
- "What a performance by young Pavlik. To get off the floor, the difference in this fight, one man got off the floor, the other man didn't." - [[HBO|HBO's]] [[Larry Merchant]] 
- Pavlik wins the [[The Ring Magazine|Ring Magazine]] middleweight world title. 
- See also: [[Kelly Pavlik vs. Jermain Taylor (2nd meeting)|Taylor vs. Pavlik II]]
== Article ==
*Recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2013-articles/throwback-thursday-kelly-pavlik-sledgehammers-jermain-taylor-gains-middleweight-title.html Kelly Pavlik Sledgehammers Jermain Taylor, Gains Middleweight Title]

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after=[[Kelly Pavlik vs. Gary Lockett]]|
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{{end box}}

Miguel Angel Cotto vs. Ricardo Torres

2015-03-20T19:44:50Z

Integrital:

<fight>988713</fight>

*'''[[World Boxing Organization]] Light Welterweight Title''' (Cotto's 4th defense)
*'''Time:''' 1:52 
*'''Weights:''' 140 lbs (each)
*'''Promoter:''' Duva Boxing
*'''Doctors:''' Marc Shaber, Jordan Gainson, Domenic Coletta

== Comments ==
* Torres down in rounds one, four, six, and seven.
* Cotto down in round two (the first time he had been knocked down in his career).
* Aside from the knockdown, Cotto was rocked in the first, fifth, sixth, and seventh rounds.
* [[Harold Lederman]] of [[HBO]] scored the fifth round 10-8 for Torres. He scored five of the six finished rounds as 10-8.
* Recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2013-articles/throwback-thursday-miguel-cotto-battles-ricardo-torres-stops-him.html Miguel Cotto Battles Ricardo Torres, Stops Him]

Fight:163731

2015-03-20T19:43:50Z

Integrital:

<fight>163731</fight>
*Recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2014-articles/throwback-thursday-mysterious-billy-smith-hammers-kid-lavigne.html "Mysterious" Billy Smith Hammers Kid Lavigne]

Sam Langford vs. Fireman Jim Flynn (1st meeting)

2015-03-20T19:38:52Z

Integrital:

<fight>92338</fight>

In the early moments of the fight, Flynn came in at Langford with his head down way in front, with his gloves high. Flynn did some effective work to the body. Langford attempted to counter this with right hands to Flynn's ear, which missed.

Finally, two minutes into the round, Langford stepped back from a Flynn charge and shot a right hand to Flynn's jaw. Flynn staggered back, and Langford went after him and landed a left hook that put Flynn down for the count.

Source: ''Oakland Tribune''

*Recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2014-articles/throwback-thursday-sam-langford-dispatches-fireman-jim-flynn.html Sam Langford Dispatches Fireman Jim Flynn]

Sam Langford vs. Fireman Jim Flynn (1st meeting)

2015-03-20T19:38:30Z

Integrital:

Fight:92356

2015-03-20T19:30:55Z

Integrital:

<fight>92356</fight>
*Recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2014-articles/throwback-thursday-sam-mcvey-gets-revenge-decision-over-joe-jeannette.html Sam McVey Gets Revenge Decision Over Joe Jeannette]

Fight:19458

2015-03-20T19:27:34Z

Integrital:

<fight>19458</fight>
*Recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2014-articles/benny-leonard-snags-freddie-welsh-s-title.html Benny Leonard Snags Freddie Welsh's Title]

Fight:92287

2015-03-20T19:24:44Z

Integrital:

<fight>92287</fight>
*Recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2014-articles/throwback-thursday-gunboat-smith-outpoints-sam-langford.html Gunboat Smith Outpoint Sam Langford]

Jimmy Wilde vs. Pancho Villa

2015-03-20T19:22:55Z

Integrital:

[[File:Jimmy Wilde vs. Pancho Villa . 568. Fasan.jpg|300px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>22502</fight>
* '''World Flyweight Title'''
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wD9A_n-MmfQ&feature=related Video]
*[[:Image:F22502.JPG|Photo #2]]

Jimmy Wilde, whose heart weighs about as much as him, decided to battle determined Filipino whirlwind Pancho villa amid more than two years of inactivity. Layoffs had been relatively new to Wilde who previously (previously as in before his professional fighting career) battled in boxing booths 25 times a day against men weighing as much as 170 pounds. Also, in Wilde's most recent bout he showed a tremendous heart in taking a horrible beating to one of the greatest "bantamweights" of all time, Pete Herman. Basically, Wilde was somewhat in over his head in taking the bout. The fight was to take place in The Polo Grounds in New York. This was one of the first times Wilde fought on American soil as well. When the bout started, Wilde understood the consequences of agressively approaching the younger, quicker, and stronger Villa and "The Mighty Atom" dominated on long range. Wilde continued in the second until a vicious right hand after the bell (according to most sources who observed the bout) flattened him. The not-so-mighty "Atom" was badly dazed and fought purely on courage. The pounding continued until an exhausted and battered Wilde fell flat on his face in the seventh round off of a serious of punches. Wilde was counted out and had to be carried back to his corner for the last time in his legendary career. -- Source: Cyber Boxing Zone

*Detailed recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2014-articles/throwback-thursday-pancho-villa-irons-out-jimmy-wilde-makes-history.html Pancho Villa Irons Out Jimmy Wilde, Makes History]

Georges Carpentier vs. Battling Siki

2015-03-20T19:21:23Z

Integrital:

[[File:Carp vs Siki.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
<fight>67727</fight>
'''[[EBU]] (European) Light Heavyweight Title''' 
'''EBU (European) Heavyweight Title''' 
'''World Light Heavyweight Title'''

*Both fighters were knocked down in the 3rd round; Carpentier down again in the 5th; Carpentier down once more in the 6th.
* Carpentier scored two knockdowns in round three with right crosses to the head. Siki came back scoring a four punch combinatrion to the body and head for a knockdown. Carpentier told his corner he had broken his right knuckles. Siki then took over, scoring many body blows, while Carpentier fell into butting and fouling. The French crowd booed their own. With Carpentier boring in head first, Siki scored the KO in round six, with a right to the ribs. The referee tried to throw the bout by claiming Siki had fouled by tripping. Three judges upheld the KO.(Based on the fight film.)
*The ringside judges disqualified Siki, but members of the French Federation overruled them and declared Siki the victor.
*Bird's-eye [[:File:Siki-Carpentier.jpg|Photo]]
*Detailed recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2014-articles/throwback-thursday-battling-siki-dusts-georges-carpentier-becomes-champ.html Battling Siki Dusts Georges Carpentier, Becomes Champ]

Harry Greb vs. Tommy Loughran (4th meeting)

2015-03-20T19:19:59Z

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<fight>18752</fight>
The ''Pittsburgh Post'' said that it was a close fight. Loughran won the first two rounds, waging a body attack. Greb dominated the next five rounds. Loughran won the last three rounds. Loughran landed the cleaner blows. It was a good fight.

However, the ''Boston Globe'' said that the majority thought that Greb won handily although Loughran got the decision, but he was guilty of rough tactics and Tommy landed the clearner blows.

The ''Boston Herald'' felt that Loughran registered the cleaner blows in every round, while noting that it was a rough bout. The ''Boston Herald'' felt that Loughran won the last two rounds by a wide margin.

*Detailed recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2014-articles/throwback-thursday-tommy-loughran-narrowly-outpoints-harry-greb.html Tommy Loughran Narrowly Outpoints Harry Greb]

Fight:22338

2015-03-20T19:18:06Z

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<fight>22338</fight>
Walker floored Rosenbloom for a no-count knockdown in the 1st round on a right hand to the jaw. Walker would appear to take the first five rounds, as his punching from all angles gave him the edge. Rosenbloom rallied in the final rounds, landing a slapping right on Walker. The ''Los Angeles Times'' scored the bout 6-3-1 for Walker. Both boxers sustained cuts over their left eyes.

*Detailed recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2014-articles/throwback-thursday-mickey-walker-evens-score-with-maxie-rosenbloom-on-points.html Mickey Walker Evens Score With Maxie Rosenbloom On Points]

Fight:118201

2015-03-20T19:16:26Z

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[[File:F118201.JPG|right|thumb|400px]]
<fight>118201</fight>

Tut "charging out at the starting gong battered Petrolle with savage fire which was sustained through the 1st round and found Petrolle rocking and shaken under staggering rights and lefts to the jaw." However the pendulum swung dramatically the other way in the 2nd round, Petrolle decking Tut in that round, again in the 3rd and twice in the 4th. A crowd of 14,193 payed $438,690 to see a great program of fights. James P. Dawson, ''New York Times''

*Detailed recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules:[http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2014-articles/throwback-thursday-billy-petrolle-staves-off-the-curse-of-king-tut.html Billy Petrolle Staves Off The Curse Of King Tut]

Ezzard Charles vs. Lloyd Marshall (2nd meeting)

2015-03-20T19:08:49Z

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<fight>17136</fight>
"Ezzard Charles, Cincinnati, knocked out Lloyd Marshall, Cleveland, in :57 seconds of the 6th round of a scheduled 10 round bout at Crosley field last night. Charles held a slight lead at the outset in defeating the only fighter who ever knocked him out. Marshall, an orthodox, stand-up type of fighter, was met with a vicious left hook under the heart shortly after the 6th round bell. He reached to grab his opponent and was knocked to the floor with a right to the mid-section." Associated Press

*Attendance - 10,143
*Gate - $33,099
*Detailed recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2014-articles/throwback-thursday-ezzard-charles-gets-payback-folds-lloyd-marshall.html Ezzard Charles Gets Payback, Folds Lloyd Marshall]

Fight:143388

2015-03-20T19:06:44Z

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<fight>143388</fight>
*Detailed recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2014-articles/throwback-thursday-chalky-wright-thrashes-harry-jeffra-keeps-title.html Chalky Wright Thrashes Harry Jeffra, Keeps Title]

Marcel Cerdan vs. Jake LaMotta

2015-03-20T19:04:46Z

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[[File:LaMottaCerdan.jpg|right|400px|thumb|LaMotta (right) throws a right at Cerdan]]
<fight>17013</fight>
* '''World Middleweight Championship'''
*[[:File:Cerdan-LaMotta.JPG|Photo #2]]
* The fight was postponed one day because of rain.
* Cerdan was a 2 to 1 favorite.
* There was a crowd of 22,183 at Briggs Stadium.
* The gross gate was $150,762 and the net gate was $127,810.
* Cerdan got $51,124 and LaMotta was paid $19,171.50.
* Cerdan injured his left shoulder when he was thrown to the canvas by LaMotta in the first round.
* [[Red Smith]] reported: "In spite of his injury and in spite of a severe beating in the first round ... Cerdan won the second round big and the third and fifth by lesser margins. A master at handling his opponent, turning him, tying him up, slipping or blocking his punches, and setting him up, Cerdan could do none of this one-handed. He couldn't even stick his left out to ward off his foe ... it is difficult to believe LaMotta would have a chance with a two-handed Cerdan."
* After the fight, LaMotta had a sizeable swelling on top of his left hand, around the middle finger. He said, "I don't know which round I hurt the left ... maybe the third or fourth ... I think it is a fracture." Despite the injured hand, LaMotta landed 104 blows in the ninth round, whereas Cerdan scarcely threw a punch.
* Cerdan's corner stopped the fight after the ninth round.
* Cerdan and LaMotta had a rematch scheduled for September 28, 1949, but LaMotta injured his shoulder six days before the fight and it was rescheduled for December 2.
*Cerdan was killed in a plane crash in the Azores on October 27, 1949. He was on his way back to the United States to train for the rematch.
*LaMotta testified before a Senate subcommittee in 1960 that he agreed to throw his 1947 [[Jake LaMotta vs. Billy Fox|fight]] against [[Billy Fox]] and pay the mob $20,000 in order to get a shot at the middleweight title.
==External Links==
*[http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=-nkzAAAAIBAJ&sjid=dukFAAAAIBAJ&pg=5720,4027477&dq=jake+lamotta+marcel+cerdan&hl=en "Jake Beat A Fighting Cripple" by Red Smith]
*[http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=gHYuAAAAIBAJ&sjid=loEFAAAAIBAJ&pg=1080,2844261&dq=jake+lamotta+marcel+cerdan+hand&hl=en "LaMotta Promises To Be Fighting Champion" Associated Press]
*Detailed recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2014-articles/throwback-thursday-jake-lamotta-halts-marcel-cerdan-takes-his-belt.html Jake LaMotta Halts Marcel Cerdan, Takes His Belt]

Fight:95416

2015-03-20T19:03:04Z

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[[file:Norkus-Nardico Jan1954.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Norkus rises after knockdown in a bloodbath war. Photo source: Charley Norcus Jr]]
<fight>95416</fight>
*Detailed recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2014-articles/throwback-thursday-charley-norkus-victor-in-eight-knockdown-war-with-danny-nardico.html Charley Norkus Victor In Eight Knockdown War With Danny Nardico]

Fight:1899237

2015-03-20T19:01:19Z

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<fight>1899237</fight>
*'''WBA WORLD MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE'''
*Jacobs hurt Fletcher in round one knocking him down in the process.
*Jacobs continued to dominate the fight with speed and skill dropping Fletcher in round five for a TKO victory.
*[http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2014-articles/danny-jacobs-plows-through-jarrod-fletcher.html Danny Jacobs Plows Through Jarrod Fletcher] by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules

[[File:Danny5.jpg]]

Lamont Peterson vs. Edgar Santana

2015-03-20T19:00:06Z

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<fight>1901847</fight>

*Peterson dominated the fight landing straight right hands and hard hooks to the body.
*Santana showed a good chin and threw good power punches but was unable to land much.
*Peterson fought a smart fight on the inside as well as the outside moving when ever he pleased.
*The fight was stopped by Santana's corner in Round 10 as he was taking punishment.
*[http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2014-articles/lamont-peterson-skips-past-edgar-santana-with-ease.html Lamont Peterson Skips Past Edgar Santana With Ease] by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules

Carlos Ortiz vs. Joe Brown

2015-03-20T18:57:33Z

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[[file:F20792P.JPG|right|300px|program cover]]
<fight>20792</fight>
*'''[[WBA]] World Lightweight Title'''
* Program [[:Image:F20792b.JPG|score page]]

"Old age and Carlos Ortiz finally caught up with lightweight champion Joe Brown Saturday night as the young New Yorker wrested the world crown from the 35 year old veteran of 115 ring engagements. A crowd of more than 7,000 in the Las Vegas Convention Center, and a national television audience looked on with astonishment as the 25 year old bull from the Bronx completely outclassed the Old Bones of fighting. Ortiz did just what he had promised before the fight. He stayed on top of Brown all the way, seldom letting the hard hitting champion get set to throw a lethal punch with either hand. Ortiz, scoring consistently with a popping left jab as his main weapon, slit open Brown's eye in the 1st round. It bled throughout the evening, and while it may not have hurt the old fellow, it didn't do him any good." -Associated Press

*Unofficial AP scorecard - 74-61 Ortiz

*Detailed recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2014-articles/throwback-thursday-carlos-ortiz-nabs-a-decision-and-joe-browns-title.html Carlos Ortiz Nabs A Decision And Joe Brown's Title]

Lionel Rose vs. Chucho Castillo

2015-03-20T18:56:09Z

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[[File:F111351.jpg|right|thumb|400px]]
<fight>111351</fight>
'''WBC bantamweight title''' 
'''WBA bantamweight title''' 

The decision sparked a major riot. Fires were set, debris thrown into the ring, and cars overturned in the parking lot. Rose was knocked down in the 10th round.

"Australian Lionel Rose built up an early lead and survived a 10th round knockdown Friday night to successfully defend his world bantamweight title with a split decision over Mexico's Chucho Castillo in 15 rounds. Making his second defense of the title he won from Fighting Harada last February, Rose used a counter-punching style while Castillo appeared the aggressor most of the way. In the 10th, Rose went down from a solid right to the jaw and a left to the body. He was up after a short count but had to take the mandatory eight. Castillo came out fast in the 11th but by that time Rose was fully recovered. The little champion from Down Under probably kept his crown with a rally in the 14th. Castillo was unmarked. Rose suffered a bruise under his left eye in the 4th and blood trickled but gave Rose no trouble in his second defense. When the result was announced, the big crowd with a huge contingent of Castillo's countrmen vented their rage. Rose's manager Jack Rennie suffered cuts on his leg and arm, Referee Dick Young had scalp lacerations and several policeman were cut by the flying glass. Although double the normal number of police were on duty, they were unable to maintain order as a score of fires were set in the seats." - Associated Press

*The next bout on the card between Richie Sue and Jose Jimenez was aborted in the 3rd round after bottles continued to bombard the ring. The rest of the card was then scrapped.
*Purses: Rose - $75,000, Castillo - $20,000
*Unofficial scorecards: Associated Press - 8-5 Castillo, ''Pasadena Star-News'' - 7-6 Rose
*Post fight comment: "I've seen worse in Canada after a hockey game." - Jack Kent Cooke, Forum owner, on the damage after the riot.
*Detailed recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2014-articles/throwback-thursday-lionel-rose-defends-against-chucho-castillo-chaos-follows.html Lionel Rose Defends Against Chucho Castillo, Chaos Follows]

Harold Johnson vs. Jesse Bowdry

2015-03-20T18:54:38Z

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[[File:Johnson-Bowdry.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Johnson sends Bowdry to the canvas]]
<fight>60454</fight>
*'''[[National Boxing Association]] World Light Heavyweight Title''' (vacant)
*[[:File:Johnson-Bowtry poster.jpg|Fight Poster]]
==Notes==
*The NBA title was stripped from [[Archie Moore]] for failure to defend within the stipulated time of six months.
*Johnson was a 3-1 betting favorite.
*The crowd of 4,017 produced a gate of $20,829.50.
*The Associated Press reported: "Johnson, who came in at 172 to 173 for Bowdry, paved the way for the finish by scoring knockdowns in the sixth and eighth rounds. When the bull-shouldered St. Louis battler went down under a vicious barrage in the ninth, and arose groggy and helpless when the count reached seven, Referee Cy Gottfried stopped the slaughter."
*"I don't feel like the champ yet," Johnson said after the fight. "When I beat the old man (Archie Moore) I'll get that feeling."
*Detailed recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2014-articles/throwback-thursday-harold-johnson-cuts-down-jesse-bowdry-for-belt.html Harold Johnson Cuts Down Jesse Bowdry For Belt]

Carlos Monzon vs. Bennie Briscoe (2nd meeting)

2015-03-20T18:52:24Z

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[[file:Monzon-Briscoe-1972.jpg|right|thumb|Monzon & Briscoe]]
<fight>20318</fight>
* '''[[WBC]] Middleweight Title'''
* '''[[WBA]] Middleweight Title'''
* Weights: Briscoe 157, Monzon 158

In his first fight with Carlos Monzon in Argentina, Briscoe walked away with a draw. He said getting a draw in Argentina is getting a victory in the United States. In this rematch with Monzon for the title, Briscoe badly stunned the champion in the 9th round, but failed to score a knockout. Monzon always respected Briscoe, and when the champion was New York, he gave Briscoe a warm greeting.
 

* Detailed recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2014-articles/throwback-thursday-carlos-monzon-outpoints-bennie-briscoe-defends-title.html Carlos Monzon Outpoints Bennie Briscoe, Defends Title]

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Bernard Hopkins vs. Glen Johnson

2015-03-20T18:44:53Z

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[[File:HopkinsJohnson.jpg|270px|thumb|right]]
<fight>11871</fight>
*'''Aired On:''' CBS
*'''[[International Boxing Federation]] Middleweight Title''' (Hopkins' 5th defense) 

Bernard Hopkins successfully defended his IBF Middleweight Title against undefeated Glen Johnson by scoring a stoppage in the 11th round.

Hopkins hurt Johnson midway through the second round and again in the fifth, when he picked apart the challenger with uppercuts. In the second half of the fight, Hopkins outworked Johnson and landed crisply, at times, battering his opponent with shots to the head against a defensive Johnson, who was bleeding from the mouth and had developed significant swelling to his right eye.

In the eleventh, Hopkins connected early with body shots and closed with a flurry of punches to the head that caused the referee to step in and wave an end to the bout.

== Notes ==
*Bernard Hopkins 31-2-1 (23 KOs) vs. Glen Johnson 32-0 (22 KOs)
*It was the only knockout loss of Johnson's 19-year professional career.
*Neither man was knocked down in the bout.
*Detailed recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2014-articles/throwback-thursday-bernard-hopkins-schools-glen-johnson-stops-him-late.html Bernard Hopkins Schools Glen Johnson, Stops Him Late]

== Quote ==
*"The toughest fight I have had was against Bernard Hopkins at middleweight. When I fought him, I didn't have the experience that I have now to deal with that level of fighting. I can say that I was taken to school by Hopkins and he was the only person to ever have a run away win against me in my career. That was my toughest fight so far." - Glen Johnson in a 2009 interview with Doghouse Boxing

'''Source:''' Benz, Johnny. "Glen Johnson speaks out on Bernard Hopkins" (2009, June 3) ''www.doghouseboxing.com'' [http://www.doghouseboxing.com/Johnny/J_Benz0603b09.htm| Article]

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Bert Cooper vs. Ray Mercer

2015-03-20T18:43:13Z

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<fight>4489</fight>

*'''[[NABF]] Heavyweight Title''' (1st defense of Cooper)
*'''Weights:''' Cooper 217 lbs, Mercer 220 lbs

==Notes==
*Cooper down in round 1.
*Detailed recap by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules: [http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2014-articles/throwback-thursday-ray-mercer-wins-decision-despite-stern-bert-cooper-test.html Ray Mercer Wins Decision Despite Stern Bert Cooper Test]

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Billy Joe Saunders vs. Chris Eubank Jr.

2015-03-20T18:27:54Z

Integrital: Created page with "*[http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2014-articles/billy-joe-saunders-narrowly-defeats-chris-eubank-jr-in-grudge-match.html Billy Joe Saunders Narrowly Defeats Chris Eubank,..."

*[http://bloguin.com/queensberryrules/2014-articles/billy-joe-saunders-narrowly-defeats-chris-eubank-jr-in-grudge-match.html Billy Joe Saunders Narrowly Defeats Chris Eubank, Jr. In Grudge Match] by [http://twitter.com/VoiceOfBeard Patrick Connor] of The Queensberry Rules