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Roy Thurgar vs. Simon Templar

2009-03-23T03:17:31Z

JCSBoxing: New page: <fight>500568</fight> Fight was reportedly stopped as a result of a Templar cut.

<fight>500568</fight>

Fight was reportedly stopped as a result of a Templar cut.

Rashad Ganaway

2009-02-24T23:40:12Z

JCSBoxing:

Rashad Ganaway

2009-02-24T23:39:50Z

JCSBoxing:

<boxer>440822</boxer>

Biography:

?The One? Rashad Ganaway, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas and graduated from McClellan High School in Little Rock, Arkansas in 2000. If Rashad hadn't actually lived it, one might think Rashad's life to this point was from a Hollywood movie. It just doesn't seem possible that a young, black kid could rise above the series of setbacks and cruel realities of life to become a respectful, humble professional boxer who, on a daily basis, is a positive influence in the lives of troubled teens and works hard to achieve his own goal of becoming a world champion.

Growing up, half of Rashad's time was spent in Arkansas while the other half was involuntarily spent in California. Born in 1982 to Yvonne Ganaway and Fredrick Braswell, Rashad was just six months old when the couple decided they no longer wanted to care for young Rashad, who was then suffering from pneumonia and a busted ear drum. One day, in what has to be considered one of the most unbelievably horrid scenes involving a mother and her infant son, Rashad?s mother literally took the very ill child outside, put him on the curb and told her sister, ?If you want him, he's outside on the curb. Go get him if you want, I just can't deal with it anymore." Rashad's aunt, Mae Ola West, came and picked Rashad up from the curb where his mother had left him. Immediately realizing Rashad's medical problems were potentially life threatening and knowing Rashad had nobody else to take care of him, Mae Ola West assumed guardianship of Rashad and used her training as a nurse to restore Rashad's health.

Mae Ola West became Rashad's adoptive mother and took in Rashad's brothers too. Rashad's fascination with boxing began at the tender age of three, when his brothers, Charles and Vincent, would let Rashad follow them to the gym and then teach him to hit the bags and shadow box. Rashad lived in peace in Little Rock until, at the still young age of 8 years old, Rashad's birth-mother kidnapped him during one of her summer visits to Little Rock. Rashad had seen his mother a few times before, so she was familiar enough that it didn't make him suspicious when his birth-mother told him to get in the car so she could take him to visit a cousin. But, Rashad's mother had lied to him. Two days later, Rashad found himself in California with his birth-mother and her then boyfriend, Kenneth Sanders. Kenneth became the father figure in Rashad?s life.

To this day, Rashad is grateful to have had Kenneth in his life, as it was Kenneth and boxing that made life in California bearable for Rashad. Kenneth knew how much Rashad missed his brothers and loved boxing. Kenneth began taking young Rashad to local boxing gyms so he could at least continue boxing and stay out of trouble while away from his brothers back in Arkansas. Finally, when Rashad was twelve, Kenneth told Yvonne he thought it would be a good idea to again visit Little Rock. Kenneth, Yvonne and Rashad drove to Little Rock Arkansas for a short visit, but because Kenneth and Rashad were so close, Kenneth knew young Rashad was not ever going back to California. Kenneth was prepared, but Yvonne had no idea what was about to happen. When it was time to hit the road, the thirteen year old Rashad slipped out a back window at Mama Mae?s house and ran to a cousin?s house to hide so he wouldn't have to go back to California. Eventually, Kenneth told Yvonne what was happening and Yvonne and Kenneth drove back to California without Rashad.

Back in Little Rock with Mama Mae and his brothers, Rashad's will to live was again tested a few months later. While Rashad lay asleep in his bedroom, a drug dealer, to whom Rashad's brother owed money, fired three rounds through the bedroom window. The bullets meant for his brother, instead hit Rashad. Rashad was rushed to the hospital and as if to show the world that it would take a hell of a lot more than that to keep him from achieving greatness, Rashad not only recovered, but was back in the gym boxing just six weeks later. While Rashad quickly recovered from the gunshot wounds, the doctors determined it was too dangerous to remove one of the bullets. So, to this day, Rashad has a 9mm bullet permanently lodged in his lung.

Rashad's life with Mama Mae wasn't easy and the family didn't have much in their cramped house, but the family was very close. Mama Mae had to endure the roll of both mother and father alone. ?Things were tight sometimes,? recalls Rashad, "but Mama Mae always kept it together for me and my brothers." With a total of eight brothers in her home, Mama Mae's home was basically a ?Den of Men? but Mama Mae didn?t play. All of her boys had to learn how to sew, cook and clean. While they weren't always perfect, the brothers were all raised as gentlemen. Rashad remembers that sometimes Mama Mae's lessons in humility and respect for others were at times enforced with a wooden soup spoon, a belt or any other thing Mama Mae had near her when one of the boys stepped across the line.

Mama Mae didn't like violence, but realized it would be impossible to keep Rashad happy and out of trouble if he wasn't allowed to go to the gym with his brothers. Mama Mae asked Rashad if he wanted to become a professional boxer someday and he simply responded, "Yeah." After a quick swat for not saying, "Yes ma'am," Mama Mae made Rashad promise that if he continued boxing he would do so with respect and professionalism, as well as, maintain his grades and finish his education. Thus began Rashad's road to becoming a champion. Throughout Rashad's amateur career, Mama Mae would never watch Rashad fight. Mama Mae would go to the tournaments, but every time, she would walk out as soon as the opening bell rang for Round 1. From the hallway Mama Mae would listen to the fight. Rashad still laughs when he says, ?She never wanted to see us get hurt?she would pay for the fight but not watch. I always told her it was such a waste of money, but she'd just say, 'It's not a waste, I am there and you know I am there, even if I'm not watching, and that's is what is important.'" Once the fight was over, Mama Mae would step back into the gym and listen for the announcement of the winner. Mama Mae knew her son was talented and had a knack for boxing, but she never wanted him to become cocky or arrogant like so many other professional athletes. Rashad remembers, ?She never called me champ. In fact, she made sure nobody else called me champ throughout my amateur career."

Mama Mae was one of the most cherished and influential people in Rashad's life. In 2005, Mama Mae developed colon cancer and could no longer take care of herself, so she moved in with Rashad and he helped take care of her for a year. Rashad smiles when he says, ?She always told me, ?Rashad, you better be nice to people because you never know who?s gonna have to wipe your you know what someday.? That year Mama Mae lived with Rashad was hard and Mama Mae ended up moving into several different assisted care facilities. Soon after, the day came when Mama Mae asked everyone to leave the room except Rashad. A tear comes to Rashad's eye and his voice cracks a little when he says, "Mama Mae had never called me Champ before, but the day she died she wanted just me in the room and she said, 'Baby, you are always my Champ, you know that, right?? Mama Mae passed away soon thereafter. Rashad says, "She was the sweetest and meanest person I have ever known, and I thank God that he brought her into my life." Mama Mae had refused to let him be called a champ all those years, so she could keep him humble; but in her heart, it was always Mama Mae's wish that Rashad someday be known as a true champion. Mama Mae never got the chance to see Rashad turn pro, but he knows she is there in spirit.

After enjoying a lengthy amateur career, where Rashad amassed a record of about 280 wins and 23 losses, Rashad turned pro late in January 2008. Despite Rashad's impressive amateur record and multiple trips to national tournaments, Rashad seemed to always fall short of a national title or Olympic birth. At the amateur level, Rashad's training was amateurish at best, as he really didn't focus on endurance and training, but just relied on his God given talent. As a result, Rashad always seemed to run out of gas before the end of the big amateur tournaments such as the National Golden Gloves or PAL tournaments. Although, Rashad's amateur career wasn't laced with awards and national titles, Rashad intends to make up for it as a pro.

One unique fact about Rashad is that both he and his trainer, Kevin Lightburn, were both participants in the 2003 National Golden Gloves Tournament in Las Vegas. The 2003 National Gloves included a virtual Who's Who of today's top prospects in the professional lightweight division, including Anthony Peterson, Mickey Bey, Jr., Carney Bowman, and Rashad Ganaway. In the 132 pound division, Rashad just didn't have the proper conditioning and lost a decision to Anthony Peterson in the quaterfinals, while Kevin took second place in the heavyweight division via a tough loss to Travis Walker in the finals. Interestingly, Kevin was leading on all judges scorecards prior to running out of gas and being stopped in the closing seconds of the last round. Both Rashad and Kevin have used their personal experience from the 2003 National Golden Gloves to insure lack of conditioning is never a factor in Rashad's professional bouts.

Rashad has explosive power. It only took Rashad a total of 5:45 seconds to knock out his first four opponents, two of those opponents went down inside the first minute of the first round. In addition to his power, Rashad has lightning quick speed and impressive footwork. Rashad's punch selection, patience and dedication to fight plan execution including making adjustments to the fight plan as necessary is something you typically only see in a much more experienced pro. Perhaps Rashad's extensive amateur career is now paying dividends as a pro.

After his first four professional knock outs it became much more difficult to find an opponent who would accept the fight for anything other than a Mike Tyson sized purse, so Rashad suffered through 5 months of inactivity. But in August 2008, Rashad's manager, Jason Stuart, came up with a plan to make Rashad both a world champion and a household name. Since August 2008, Rashad has been actively pursuing his dream and the wish of Mama Mae that he earn the right to be called "CHAMP."

In a true champion's style, Rashad honored his promise to Mama Mae by maintaining a 3.2 grade point average or higher the entire time he was in high school. Rashad is currently pursuing a college degree in Speech Communications with an anticipated graduation date of 2011.

Rashad loves working with children and feels being a Speech Therapist will be the best way for him to continue being a positive influence in kids' lives after boxing.

Other than boxing and school, Rashad ?s main focus is his two year old daughter, Kelli Ganaway.

Rashad is employed as an Assistant Unit Manager for G4S, a global company handling security and management of a center for troubled teens in Alexander, Arkansas. The kids at G4S have criminal charges against them because when things got tough, the kids didn't make the right decision. Rashad's job outside the ring allows him to be a positive influence in the lives of these teenagers. Rashad is supposed to be in the office but he spends most of his time on the floor working with the therapists and kids. Most of the kids know Rashad is a professional boxer too, so they look up to him and like the way he carries himself as a person and as a man. Rashad provides the youth with a shining example of an individual who has risen above adversity and used the tough times in his life as an opportunity to improve his strength of character. Rashad says he has learned, ?problems come in all shapes, sizes and colors and you never know whose watching you, so I try to make sure I do the right thing and stay respectful, but when someone disrespects me, I have found the best way to deal with it is to handle the frustration inside the ring and within the rules. There simply is no good that can come from fighting outside the ring. People want to challenge you and call you out in the streets, but real men make good decisions and follow the law. It's tough sometimes, but it has served me well." Rashad says, ?It?s not me, it's God blessing me with the opportunity to make a difference in these kids' lives. Mama Mae was there for me and kept me on the right path. Perhaps this is a way I can pay Mama Mae's kindness forward. Hopefully these kids and my own daughter, Kelli, can look at me and the things I am doing to see that, just because life isn't always easy or fair, doesn't mean you can disrespect people and break the law. You have to be smart and patient, sort of like the strategy you often have to use inside the ropes. I'm not perfect, but I try everyday to lead by example. I hope I never let my daughter or the youth that I work with down.?

Rashad Ganaway

2009-02-24T23:39:37Z

JCSBoxing: Entered per request of Jason A. Stuart, his manager: http://forum.boxrec.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=96120&p=1647563

Joe Calzaghe vs. Roy Jones Jr.

2009-02-12T03:20:36Z

JCSBoxing: Clearly not a forearm

{| {{punchstatstable-r}}
|+ '''CompuBox Punchstats'''
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Total Punches || Calzaghe || Jones
|-
| Landed || 344 || 159
|-
| Thrown || 985 || 475
|-
| Pct. || 35% || 33%
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Jabs || Calzaghe || Jones
|-
| Landed || 120 || 12
|-
| Thrown || 362 || 149
|-
| Pct. || 33% || 8%
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Power Punches || Calzaghe || Jones
|-
| Landed || 224 || 147
|-
| Thrown || 623 || 326
|-
| Pct. || 35% || 45%
|}
<fight>1328013</fight>
*'''[[Ring Magazine]] Light Heavyweight Title''' (1st defense of Calzaghe) 
*'''Weights:''' 174.5 lbs (each) 
*'''Aired on:''' [[HBO]] Pay-Per-View 
*'''Announcer:''' [[Michael Buffer]]
== Comments ==
- The bout was originally scheduled for Sept. 20, 2008 but was postponed due to a Calzaghe wrist injury. 
- Calzaghe knocked down in 1st round from a right shovel hook. 
- Jones was cut over the left eye in the 7th round.

Calvin Brock

2008-11-08T05:36:28Z

JCSBoxing:

[[file:Brock.calvin.jpg|frame|left|Calvin Brock]]
<boxer>032493</boxer>
'''Trainer''': [[Pernell Whitaker]] 
'''Manager''': [[Jim Thomas]]
 

Brock was the 2000 US National Super Heavyweight Olympian. He was also the 1999 US and US Challenge Champion, and a two-time Silver Medalist in previous US Championships. He was also the National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion in 1998.

Has a college degree in Business Administration/Finance from the University of North Carolina Charlotte.

Brock competed as a Super heavyweight at the 2000 Sydney Olympic games. He was stopped in the 4th round of his opening round to [[Paolo Vidoz]] of Italy.

Brock was unexpectedly forced into retirement due to a botched eye surgery. The procedure's intent was to repair a detached retina suffered in his last bout with Eddie Chambers. As a result, Brock was left with permanent blindness in the affected eye.

[[Category:2000 Olympians|Brock, Calvin]]
[[Category:United States Amateur Champions|Brock, Calvin]]
[[Category:National Golden Gloves Champions|Brock, Calvin]]
[[Category:American Olympians|Brock, Calvin]]
[[Category:African American Boxers|Brock]]

Calvin Brock

2008-11-08T05:34:58Z

JCSBoxing:

[[file:Brock.calvin.jpg|frame|left|Calvin Brock]]
<boxer>032493</boxer>
'''Trainer''': [[Pernell Whitaker]] 
'''Manager''': [[Jim Thomas]]
 

Brock was the 2000 US National Super Heavyweight Olympian. He was also the 1999 US and US Challenge Champion, and a two-time Silver Medalist in previous US Championships. He was also the National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion in 1998.

Has a college degree in Business Administration/Finance from the University of North Carolina Charlotte.

Brock competed as a Super heavyweight at the 2000 Sydney Olympic games. He was stopped in the 4th round of his opening round to [[Paolo Vidoz]] of Italy.

Brock was unexpectedly forced into retirement due to a botched surgery which was performed to repair a detached retina suffered in his last bout with Eddie Chambers. As a result, Brock was left with permanent blindness in the affected eye.

[[Category:2000 Olympians|Brock, Calvin]]
[[Category:United States Amateur Champions|Brock, Calvin]]
[[Category:National Golden Gloves Champions|Brock, Calvin]]
[[Category:American Olympians|Brock, Calvin]]
[[Category:African American Boxers|Brock]]

Calvin Brock

2008-11-08T05:34:07Z

JCSBoxing:

[[file:Brock.calvin.jpg|frame|left|Calvin Brock]]
<boxer>032493</boxer>
'''Trainer''': [[Pernell Whitaker]] 
'''Manager''': [[Jim Thomas]]
 

Brock was the 2000 US National Super Heavyweight Olympian. He was also the 1999 US and US Challenge Champion, and a two-time Silver Medalist in previous US Championships. He was also the National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion in 1998.

Has a college degree in Business Administration/Finance from the University of North Carolina Charlotte.

Brock competed as a Super heavyweight at the 2000 Sydney Olympic games. He was stopped in the 4th round of his opening round to [[Paolo Vidoz]] of Italy.

Brock was unexpectedly forced into retirement after a botched surgery intended to repair a detached retina he suffered in his last bout with Eddie Chambers. As a result, Brock was left with permanent blindness in the affected eye.

[[Category:2000 Olympians|Brock, Calvin]]
[[Category:United States Amateur Champions|Brock, Calvin]]
[[Category:National Golden Gloves Champions|Brock, Calvin]]
[[Category:American Olympians|Brock, Calvin]]
[[Category:African American Boxers|Brock]]

Bernard Hopkins vs. Segundo Mercado (1st meeting)

2008-10-10T16:39:31Z

JCSBoxing: Fixed inaccurate reporting after watching video.

<fight>9049</fight>
*'''[[International Boxing Federation]] Middleweight Title''' (Vacant title) 
*'''Weights:''' Hopkins 157 lbs, Mercado 158 lbs
 

== Comments ==
* Fought in a bull ring.
* This bout result and lackluster performance of Hopkins has been explained by Mercado getting the hometown benefit of the doubt, and Hopkins not getting properly acclimated to the altitude of nearly 10,000 feet [http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=3197314&name=rafael_dan].
* Hopkins down in the fifth. After being dazed by a right hand, the fighters clinched. While clinched, Mercado landed a right uppercut that caused Hopkins to stumble backwards into the ropes landing on the seat of his pants. Hopkins looked to be off balance.
* Hopkins down in the seventh as a result of a left hook. Hopkins tumbles into the ropes head first on his way down.
* Hopkins nearly finishes Mercado in the twelfth with a right.
* Mercado remains the only man ever to down Hopkins in a professional bout.
* IBF ranked Hopkins at #1 and Mercado #2.

== External Links ==
[http://www.livefight.com/forum/index.php/topic,3053.0.html Fight with knockdowns]

{{start box}}
{{Fight Succession Box|
before=[[Roy Jones Jr. vs. Thomas Tate|Jones Jr vs. Tate]]|
title=[[IBF Middleweight Title Fights|IBF Middleweight Title Fight]] # 24|
after=[[Bernard Hopkins vs. Segundo Mercado (2nd meeting)|Hopkins vs. Mecado II]]|
}}
{{end box}}

Antonio Tarver vs. Roy Jones Jr. (1st meeting)

2008-09-09T00:12:09Z

JCSBoxing: Saying it could go "either way" was a stretch, figuring none of the three judges had it for Tarver, nor did many (or any) of the respected publications. Obviously it was close - It was an MD.

<fight>670819</fight>
*'''WBC Light Heavyweight Title''' (1st defense of Tarver) 
*'''IBO Light Heavyweight Title''' (5th defense of Jones) 
*'''Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight Title''' (Jones defending) 
* Promoters: Banner/SquareRing/StarBoxing
* Doctors: William Berliner, Jeff Davidson, Albert Capanna, Margaret Goodman
* PPV buys: 302,000
----
[[file:jones_tarver.jpg]]

==Notes==

* Jones retains the [[The Ring Magazine|''The Ring'']] magazine's Light Heavyweight World Belt (Ring Magazine scores the fight 116-114 for Jones)

* Jones becomes the first reigning heavyweight title holder ([[WBA]]) in history to move down in weight and win a light heavyweight title ([[WBC]]). Jones later vacated the [[WBA Heavyweight Champion]]ship on Feb. 20, 2004.

Freddie Norwood vs. Juan Manuel Marquez

2008-08-07T02:20:28Z

JCSBoxing:

<fight>15317</fight>

== Comments ==
- Marquez was dropped in the second round, while Norwood touched down in the ninth. Norwood received a cut from an accidental clash of heads in the fourth. 
- This decision was deemed as controversial by some [http://www.hbo.com/boxing/fighters/marquez_juan/bio.html].

Mike Tyson vs. Tony Tucker

2008-07-31T02:09:32Z

JCSBoxing:

<fight>2451</fight>
*'''[[World Boxing Council]] Heavyweight Title''' (Tyson defending) 
*'''[[World Boxing Association]] Heavyweight Title''' (Tyson defending) 
*'''[[International Boxing Federation]] Heavyweight Title''' (Tucker defending) 
*Weights: 221 lbs (each)
 
== Comment(s): ==
- Tyson becomes the undisputed Heavyweight champion by capturing Tucker's IBF belt to go along with his WBA and WBC belts. 
- Bert Sugar reported on "Ringside Remembers" that Tucker broke his hand in the 4th round.

Mike Tyson vs. Tony Tucker

2008-07-31T02:09:18Z

JCSBoxing:

<fight>2451</fight>
*'''[[World Boxing Council]] Heavyweight Title''' (Tyson defending) 
*'''[[World Boxing Association]] Heavyweight Title''' (Tyson defending) 
*'''[[International Boxing Federation]] Heavyweight Title''' (Tucker defending) 
*Weights: 221 lbs (each)
 
== Comment(s): ==
- Tyson becomes the undisputed Heavyweight champion by capturing Tucker's IBF belt to go along with his WBA and WBC belts.
- Bert Sugar reported on "Ringside Remembers" that Tucker broke his hand in the 4th round.

Jose Luis Castillo vs. Adan Casillas

2008-07-28T18:05:03Z

JCSBoxing:

<bout>1239497</bout>

Comments
 
* Most media outlets had Castillo weighing 146, Casillas weighing 145.5[http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=10945][http://boxnoticias.com/?p=4638][http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/columns/story?id=3084206]. Shortly after this bout, Castillo failed in his efforts to make 140 for his bout with Timothy Bradley, and will be returning July 30, 2008, at Welterweight.

Wladimir Klitschko vs. Tony Thompson (1st meeting)

2008-07-14T01:10:33Z

JCSBoxing: removed vandalism

{| {{punchstatstable-r}}
|+ '''CompuBox Punchstats'''
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Total Punches || Klitschko || Thompson
|-
| Landed || 121 || 150
|-
| Thrown || 411 || 408
|-
| Pct. || 29% || 37%
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Jabs || Klitschko || Thompson
|-
| Landed || 36 || 57
|-
| Thrown || 166 || 187
|-
| Pct. || 22% || 30%
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Power Punches || Klitschko || Thompson
|-
| Landed || 85 || 93
|-
| Thrown || 245 || 221
|-
| Pct. || 35% || 42%
|}
<fight>1297785</fight>
*'''[[International Boxing Federation]] Heavyweight Title''' (5th defence of Klitschko)
*'''[[World Boxing Organization]] Heavyweight Title''' (1st defence of Klitschko)
*'''[[International Boxing Organization]] Heavyweight Title''' (5th defence of Klitschko)
*'''Time:''' 1:38
*'''Weights:''' Klitschko 109.3kg/241lbs, Thompson 112.3kg/247.5lbs
*'''Aired on:''' ''[[HBO World Championship Boxing]]'', [[RTL|RTL Television]]
*'''Announcer:''' [[Michael Buffer]]
*The [[Unified Rules of Boxing]] applied
 
[[file:Klitschko vs Thompson.jpg|300px|right]]
== Comments ==
* Both fighters were cut by an accidential headbutt in the 2nd round
* Klitschko controlled the fight with his solid jab and sharp right hand, Thompson had his moments but was outworked and outskilled for the majority of the rounds
* Klitschko floored Thompson with a short right hand in the 11th round and Thompson didn't beat the count

Hugo Fidel Cazares vs. Ivan Calderon (1st meeting)

2008-06-30T17:16:42Z

JCSBoxing:

<fight>1227790</fight>

== The Fight ==

Cazares landed nothing cleanly in the first two rounds, while Calderon outboxed him from the outside, constantly moving around the ring. In round 3, Cazares became aggressive enough to probably take the round, but Calderon got back into his groove for rounds 4-6. However, in round 7, Cazares become even more aggressive, and in round 8, this aggression paid off, as Calderon was knocked down, and badly hurt for the entire round. Cazares's power and aggression also won him the 9th, and most likely the 10th round. Although, in the 10th, Calderon began to resume applying his boxing ability to counteract Cazares' aggression. Cazares began to tire slightly in rounds 11 and 12, while giving way to Calderon's superior technical skills.

When Calderon became stationary, Cazares was able to hurt Calderon with power punches. However, when Calderon was moving, Cazares's attempts at power punching were met with nothing but air as his wild attempts seemed amateurish when countered by Calderon's defensive ability. In the end, Calderon's superior movement and technical skills won him the bout.

== Comment(s): ==

* Calderon wins the [[The Ring Magazine|Ring Magazine]] Jr. Flyweight world title.
* This was Ivan Calderon's first bout at Light Flyweight.
* The contract stated that neither boxer could weigh over 118 pounds on the morning of the bout.
* Hugo Fidel Cazares was rumored to have weighed 131 pounds in the ring. An increase of over 23 pounds from the prior day's weigh-in.[http://www.fightnews.com/planas28.htm]

Zuri Lawrence vs. Darrel Madison

2008-05-31T19:31:24Z

JCSBoxing:

<fight>1298897</fight>

== Comments ==
- Lawrence knocked down in the 5th round.[http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080531/SPORTS/80530042]

Zuri Lawrence vs. Darrel Madison

2008-05-31T19:30:47Z

JCSBoxing: New page: <fight>1298897</fight>

Gianfranco Rosi vs. Vincent Pettway (1st meeting)

2008-05-20T01:34:41Z

JCSBoxing: /* Comments */

<fight>21250</fight>
*'''[[International Boxing Federation]] Light Middleweight Title''' (11th defending of Rosi) 
*Time: 0:19 
*Weights: Rosi 154 lbs, Pettway 150 lbs

== Comments==
- "Gianfranco Rosi of Italy retained his IBF junior middleweight title with a technical draw when he butted heads with Vincent Pettway of Baltimore"[http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/59330975.html?dids=59330975:59330975&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Mar+05%2C+1994&author=&pub=Los+Angeles+Times+(pre-1997+Fulltext)&desc=BOXING+McClellan+Knocks+Out+Baptist+in+97+Seconds&pqatl=google]

Gianfranco Rosi vs. Vincent Pettway (1st meeting)

2008-05-20T01:34:04Z

JCSBoxing:

<fight>21250</fight>
*'''[[International Boxing Federation]] Light Middleweight Title''' (11th defending of Rosi) 
*Time: 0:19 
*Weights: Rosi 154 lbs, Pettway 150 lbs

=Comments=
- "Gianfranco Rosi of Italy retained his IBF junior middleweight title with a technical draw when he butted heads with Vincent Pettway of Baltimore"[http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/59330975.html?dids=59330975:59330975&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Mar+05%2C+1994&author=&pub=Los+Angeles+Times+(pre-1997+Fulltext)&desc=BOXING+McClellan+Knocks+Out+Baptist+in+97+Seconds&pqatl=google]

Kelly Pavlik vs. Jermain Taylor (2nd meeting)

2008-05-15T13:41:03Z

JCSBoxing: /* Comments */

{| {{punchstatstable-r}}
|+[http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/view.php?pg=compubox-jermain-taylor-kelly-pavlik-rematch '''CompuBox Punchstats''' ]
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Total Punches || Pavlik || Taylor
|-
| Landed || 267 || 178
|-
| Thrown || 845 || 456
|-
| Pct. || 32% || 39%
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Jabs || Pavlik || Taylor
|-
| Landed || 144 || 102
|-
| Thrown || 484 || 292
|-
| Pct. || 30% || 35%
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Power Punches || Pavlik || Taylor
|-
| Landed || 123 || 76
|-
| Thrown || 361 || 164
|-
| Pct. || 34% || 46%
|}

<fight>1241339</fight>

*Weights: 164 lbs (both)
*Aired on: [[HBO]] Pay-Per-View

== Bout Summary ==
The fight was more of a tactical duel than [[Jermain Taylor vs. Kelly Pavlik (1st meeting)|their first]], with Pavlik wearing Taylor down with continual jabs, while Taylor scored with more flashy, sporadic bursts. Pavlik won the fight by [[unanimous decision|Unanimous Decision]] (117-111, 115-113, 116-112), handing Taylor his second defeat. After the ninth round, Taylor was mostly grabbing and holding on to Taylor to avoid Pavlik's punching attacks, and hardly showing any offensive counterattack.

== Comments ==
[[file:Pavlik taylor II poster.jpg|200px|right|Poster]]
* ESPN reported that Pavlik may have broken his hand in the seventh round.
* Bout was held four and a half months after their first meeting since Taylor exercised his rematch clause.
* Pavlik's titles were not at stake, due to the catchweight limit of 166 lbs.
* ESPN.com scored the bout, 114-114.

== See Also ==
[[Jermain Taylor vs. Kelly Pavlik (1st meeting)]]

== External Links ==

[http://www.hbo.com/boxing/events/2008/0216_pavlik_taylor/news/instant_update.html HBO summary and statistics]

Jose Luis Castillo vs. Adan Casillas

2008-05-14T20:04:36Z

JCSBoxing:

Jose Luis Castillo vs. Adan Casillas

2008-05-14T19:56:23Z

JCSBoxing: Added second source

<bout>1239497</bout>

Comments
 
* Most media outlets had Castillo weighing 146, Casillas weighing 145.5[http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=10945][http://boxnoticias.com/?p=4638]

Chris John vs. Juan Manuel Marquez

2008-05-06T17:18:21Z

JCSBoxing: Fixed grammatical problems.

<fight>1054077</fight>

[[file:john_marquez4.jpg|right|Photo: Jeff Pamungkas|thumb]]

*'''[[World Boxing Association]] Featherweight Title''' (John's 5th defense)
*'''Weights:''' 125 lbs (each)

== Bout Summary ==
The first third of the fight contained four extremely close rounds in which the variance in possible scoring was likely very wide. Chris John started to assert himself as the boxer while Marquez repeatedly tried to slash into John's guard with heavy punches. Chris John also landed his share of telling blows throughout these rounds and seemed to be the quicker of the two fighters.

With the start of round five, Marquez appeared to land the more telling punches as John became less active in the bout. This trend continued into round ten, where Marquez was deducted a point for repeated low blows against John. In round eleven, John appeared to pick up the tempo. This round led to another point deduction against Marquez which sealed a 10-8 round for John. As the bout came to a close in round twelve, it was clear that Marquez was low on stamina. The twelfth was a close round, but likely a round that John won.

Due to the limited viewing by westerners, most reports came out of Asia. Those reports seemed to suggest that this was a just decision. However, some outside of Asia, especially those who watched the fight without audio commentary, seemed to favor Marquez. At the very least, the bout seemed closer than the scores suggest.

== Comments ==
*Marquez's scores were deducted twice for repeated low blows in rounds ten and eleven.
*This was the second mandatory fight for Chris John.
*The IBF decided to strip Juan Manuel Marquez's IBF belt, after no promoter bid for the IBF mandatory title fight Marquez vs. [[Fahprakorb Rakkiatgym]] (August 2005).
*The IBF's decision influenced the WBA to revoke Marquez's status as the super champion, and soon instructing John as the regular champion to fight Marquez in a mandatory bout.
*The WBA conducted a purse bid for John vs. Marquez, October 2005. The only bidder MTM Promotions won the purse bid with the minimum bid of US$ 125,001.
*MTM Promotions sold the right of the fight to the Indonesian promoter Muhammad Arsyad, enabling the fight to be featured in Indonesia.
*March 4, 2006 became the final date of the fight after two postponements of initially scheduled matches on December 9, 2005 and February 4, 2006, canceled due to John's ankle ligament injury.
*The venue was actually a parking lot of the Putri Karang Melenu Sports Hall, Tenggarong, which was developed into a new open air venue, and named by Fight News correspondent Jeffrey Pamungkas as "The Golden Gate Arena".

== External Links: ==
* [http://www.thesweetscience.com/boxing-article/3470/chris-john-ud12-juan-manuel-marquez/ (Fight report by Scott Mallon of Ring Magazine - favoring John)]
* [http://www.fightnews.com/pamungkas30.htm (Fight report by Fightnews - favoring John)]
* [http://www.fightreport.net/?p=485 (Fight report by Kevin Perry of Fightreport.net - favoring John)]
* [http://www.fightwriter.com/?q=node/391 (Fight report by Graham Houston of Fightwriter.com - favoring John)]
* [http://theeightcount.com/fog042106.html (Fight report by Richard McManus of theeightcount.com - favoring Marquez)]
* [http://www.thesweetscience.com/boxing-article/3497/post-fight-press-conference-team-marquez/ (Post fight interview with Marquez and team, Scott Mallon of Ring Magazine)]

Bernard Hopkins vs. Joe Calzaghe

2008-05-06T17:14:29Z

JCSBoxing: Neutralized the summary a bit.

{| {{punchstatstable-r}}
|+ '''CompuBox Punchstats''' [http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/view.php?pg=compubox-bernard-hopkins-joe-calzaghe]
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Total Punches || Hopkins || Calzaghe
|-
| Landed || 127 || 232
|-
| Thrown || 468 || 707
|-
| Pct. || 27% || 33%
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Jabs || Hopkins || Calzaghe
|-
| Landed || 11 || 45
|-
| Thrown || 93 || 224
|-
| Pct. || 12% || 20%
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Power Punches || Hopkins || Calzaghe
|-
| Landed || 116 || 187
|-
| Thrown || 375 || 483
|-
| Pct. || 31% || 39%
|}
<fight>1273237</fight>
*'''[[Ring Magazine]] Light Heavyweight Title''' (2nd defense of Hopkins)
*'''Weights:''' 173 lbs (both)
*'''Aired on:''' ''[[HBO World Championship Boxing]]''
*'''Promoter:''' [[Golden Boy Promotions]] & [[Frank Warren]]
*'''Ring announcer:''' [[Michael Buffer]]
 
== Bout Summary ==
[[file:Hopkins calzaghe poster.jpg|200px|right|Poster]]
Hopkins got off to a great start by dropping Calzaghe with a straight right in round one, but Calzaghe wasn't badly hurt. Hopkins mostly threw one punch as a time and often initiated clinches to prevent Calzaghe from punching in combinations. The first half of the fight had lots of hitting and holding, but Calzaghe slowly began to figure Hopkins out, landing flurries of short quick punches. Calzaghe was the aggressor and the overall punch volume was heavily in his favor. However, the punches of Hopkins were often straighter and thrown with more power. The two styles exhibited in this fight created a plethora of differing opinions as to who deserved the decision, although Calzaghe's superior activity gave him the edge in the minds of the majority.

== Comments ==
*According to CompuBox, Calzaghe landed more punches on Hopkins than any of his previous opponents.
*[[HBO|HBO's]] [[Harold Lederman]] scored the bout 116-111 for Calzaghe.
*Associated Press, Yahoo, and ESPN scored the bout 114-113 for Hopkins.

User:Ric

2008-04-30T19:43:24Z

JCSBoxing:

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He is also one of the Administrators of this Boxing Encyclopedia.

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User:Ric

2008-04-30T19:42:11Z

JCSBoxing:

Charlie Zelenoff

2008-04-30T19:41:43Z

JCSBoxing: fine

Charlie Zelenoff

2008-04-30T19:41:22Z

JCSBoxing: "fluff"

<boxer>446405</boxer>
 
== Profile ==

Hailing from Hollywood, California, Zelenoff has been a boxing superstar in the making since taking up the sport at age 16. Although his superb athleticism had opened doors into other sports such as basketball, he finally set his sights primarily onto boxing after being inspired by other greats, such as Vernon Forrest and Vitali Klitschko.

Once Zelenoff hit the boxing gym, it was apparent he had "blue chip" talent, and was picked up by top-notch trainers. In fact, Zelenoff claims he has always been trained "by champions". From these champions, Zelenoff attained the ability to hone in his various skills and has continually put them on display in various YouTube videos. His stellar movement, strong right-hand (which reportedly lands with 700 pounds of force), and agile movement will make him a respectable adversary for any boxer.

On May 3, 2008, the world awaits, as he takes on Andrew Hartley (1-13).

Charlie Zelenoff

2008-04-30T19:32:48Z

JCSBoxing:

<boxer>446405</boxer>

Profile

Hailing from Hollywood, California, Zelenoff has been a boxing superstar in the making since taking up the sport at age 16. Since then, he has been trained "by champions" and has continually put his skills on display in various YouTube videos.

On May 3, 2008, the world awaits, as he takes on Andrew Hartley (1-13).

Bernard Hopkins vs. Joe Calzaghe

2008-04-21T01:31:08Z

JCSBoxing:

{| {{punchstatstable-r}}
|+ '''CompuBox Punchstats''' [http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/view.php?pg=compubox-bernard-hopkins-joe-calzaghe]
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Total Punches || Hopkins || Calzaghe
|-
| Landed || 127 || 232
|-
| Thrown || 468 || 707
|-
| Pct. || 27% || 33%
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Jabs || Hopkins || Calzaghe
|-
| Landed || 11 || 45
|-
| Thrown || 93 || 224
|-
| Pct. || 12% || 20%
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Power Punches || Hopkins || Calzaghe
|-
| Landed || 116 || 187
|-
| Thrown || 375 || 483
|-
| Pct. || 31% || 39%
|}
<fight>1273237</fight>
*'''[[Ring Magazine]] Light Heavyweight Title''' (2nd defense of Hopkins)
*'''Weights:''' 173 lbs (both)
*'''Aired on:''' ''[[HBO World Championship Boxing]]''
*'''Promoter:''' [[Golden Boy Promotions]] & [[Frank Warren]]
*'''Ring announcer:''' [[Michael Buffer]]
 
== Bout Summary ==
[[file:Hopkins calzaghe poster.jpg|200px|right|Poster]]
Hopkins got off to a great start by dropping Calzaghe with a straight right in round one, but Calzaghe wasn't badly hurt. Hopkins mostly threw one punch as a time and often initiated clinches to prevent Calzaghe from punching in combinations. The first half of the fight had lots of hitting and holding, but Calzaghe slowly began to figure Hopkins out, landing flurries of short quick punches. Calzaghe was the aggressor and the overall punch volume was heavily in his favor.
== Comments ==
*According to CompuBox, Calzaghe landed more punches on Hopkins than any of his previous opponents.
*[[HBO|HBO's]] [[Harold Lederman]] scored the bout 116-111 for Calzaghe.
*Associated Press, Yahoo, and ESPN scored the bout 114-113 for Hopkins.

Jose Luis Castillo vs. Adan Casillas

2008-03-30T21:37:23Z

JCSBoxing:

<bout>1239497</bout>

Comments
 
* Most media outlets had Castillo weighing 146, Casillas weighing 145.5[http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=10945]

Jose Luis Castillo vs. Adan Casillas

2008-03-30T21:36:48Z

JCSBoxing: New page: <bout>1239497</bout> Comments * Most media outlets had Castillo weighing 146, Casillas weighing 145.5

<bout>1239497</bout>

Comments
 
* Most media outlets had Castillo weighing 146, Casillas weighing 145.5

Charlie Zelenoff

2008-03-07T16:21:45Z

JCSBoxing: New page: <boxer>446405</boxer>

Katsushige Kawashima vs. Jose Navarro

2008-02-18T19:59:47Z

JCSBoxing:

<fight>841278</fight>

*WBC Super Flyweight Title
*Referee: Mark Green
*Judges scoring: Gelasio Pérez Huerta 115-114 (Kawashima), William Boodhoo 120-109 (Navarro), Noppharat Sricharoen 115-113 (Kawashima)
*Weights: Kawashima 115, Navarro 114.5
----

Many felt that the previously unbeaten Navarro dominated the fight. Canadian judge William Boodhoo gave Navarro 11 of 12 rounds (1 even), but was offset by the other two judges which awarded close decisions to Kawashima. Kawashima was cut over both eyes for most of the fight.

[[Category:2005 Bouts|Kawashima vs. Navarro]]

Bernard Hopkins vs. Oscar De La Hoya

2008-02-14T21:30:14Z

JCSBoxing:

<fight>728681</fight>
[[file:Bernardoscardown.jpg|right]]
*'''[[World Boxing Council]] Middleweight Title''' (6th. defense of Hopkins) 
*'''[[World Boxing Association]] Middleweight Title''' (5th. defense of Hopkins) 
*'''[[International Boxing Federation]] Middleweight Title''' (19th. defense of Hopkins) 
*'''[[World Boxing Organization]] Middleweight Title''' (1st. defense of De La Hoya) 
*'''Referee:''' [[Kenny Bayless]] 
*'''Judges scoring:''' [[Dave Moretti]] (79-73 Hopkins), [[Keith MacDonald]] (77-75 De La Hoya), [[Paul Smith]] (78-74 Hopkins) at the time of stoppage 
*Time: 1:38 
*Weights: Hopkins 156 lbs, De La Hoya 155 lbs
 
== Comments ==
*Catch-weight of 158 lbs [http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=3238297]
*A Hopkins's left hook to the body puts De La Hoya down for count in the 9th round.
*This bout was the subject of ''The Ring'' magazine's 2004 [[Ring Yearbook: 2004 Edition|"Superfight Collectible."]]

[[Category:2004 Bouts|Hopkins vs. De La Hoya]]

Paul Williams vs. Carlos Quintana (1st meeting)

2008-02-11T14:36:13Z

JCSBoxing: Almost all of the books had Quintana around 6-to-1 at fight time, not 8-to-1

<fight>1243296</fight>
{| {{punchstatstable-r}}
|+ '''CompuBox Punchstats''' [http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/view.php?pg=compubox-paul-williams-carlos-quintana]
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Total Punches || Williams || Quintana
|-
| Landed || 157 || 203
|-
| Thrown || 799 || 596
|-
| Pct. || 20% || 34%
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Jabs || Williams || Quintana
|-
| Landed || 53 || 60
|-
| Thrown || 323 || 227
|-
| Pct. || 16% || 26%
|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Power Punches || Williams || Quintana
|-
| Landed || 104 || 143
|-
| Thrown || 476 || 369
|-
| Pct. || 22% || 39%
|}
*'''[[World Boxing Organization]] Welterweight Title''' (1st defense of Williams)
*Scoring: (116-112), (116-112), (115-113)
*Weights: 146¾ lbs (both)
*Aired on: ''[[HBO Boxing After Dark]]''
*Promoter: [[Goossen Tutor]]
[[file:Williams vs. Quintana.jpg|200px|left|HBO Poster]]
 
== Comments ==
*Williams was cut over both eyes.
*Quintana was an 6-to-1 underdog.
[[Category:2008 Bouts|Williams vs. Quintana]]

Lennox Lewis vs. Andrew Golota

2008-01-17T18:21:18Z

JCSBoxing:

<fight>12039</fight>
*'''[[World Boxing Council]] Heavyweight Title''' (2nd. defending of Lewis) 
*'''Referee:''' [[Joe Cortez]] 
*'''Judges:''' [[Marty Denkin]], [[Chuck Hassett]], [[Barbara Perez]] 
*Time: 1:35 
*Weights: 244 lbs (each) 
*Promoter: [[Main Events]]
 
== Comment(s): ==
- What is anticipated as a war ends very quickly as Lewis destroys Golota with a savage beating in Round One. 
- Golota had apparently been injected with lidocaine, a powerful painkiller, previous to the bout in an attempt to stave off knee pain. 
- After the bout, Golota had a seizure and required resuscitation on the way to the hospital [http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=3193781]. 
- Golota was later fined $5,000 for allowing the lidocaine injection [http://www.sportslawnews.com/archive/articles%201999/golata.htm]. 
- Golota then filed a $21 million lawsuit against the doctor who administered the shot [http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/sports/1999/02/12/1999-02-12_golota_sues_own_doctor_over_.html]. The case was apparently settled out of court, for around $1 million.

== Reaction(s): ==
- ''"I don't understand. I will destroy him,"'' said Golota regarding his pre-fight thoughts.

[[category:1997 Bouts|Golota vs. Lewis]]

Lennox Lewis vs. Andrew Golota

2008-01-17T18:20:41Z

JCSBoxing:

<fight>12039</fight>
*'''[[World Boxing Council]] Heavyweight Title''' (2nd. defending of Lewis) 
*'''Referee:''' [[Joe Cortez]] 
*'''Judges:''' [[Marty Denkin]], [[Chuck Hassett]], [[Barbara Perez]] 
*Time: 1:35 
*Weights: 244 lbs (each) 
*Promoter: [[Main Events]]
 
== Comment(s): ==
- What is anticipated as a war ends very quickly as Lewis destroys Golota with a savage beating in Round One. 
- Golota had apparently been injected with lidocaine, a powerful painkiller, previous to the bout in an attempt to stave off knee pain. After the bout, Golota had a seizure and required resuscitation on the way to the hospital [http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=3193781]. Golota was later fined $5,000 for allowing the lidocaine injection [http://www.sportslawnews.com/archive/articles%201999/golata.htm]. Golota then filed a $21 million lawsuit against the doctor who administered the shot [http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/sports/1999/02/12/1999-02-12_golota_sues_own_doctor_over_.html]. The case was apparently settled out of court, for around $1 million.

== Reaction(s): ==
- ''"I don't understand. I will destroy him,"'' said Golota regarding his pre-fight thoughts.

[[category:1997 Bouts|Golota vs. Lewis]]

Lennox Lewis vs. Andrew Golota

2008-01-17T18:20:27Z

JCSBoxing:

<fight>12039</fight>
*'''[[World Boxing Council]] Heavyweight Title''' (2nd. defending of Lewis) 
*'''Referee:''' [[Joe Cortez]] 
*'''Judges:''' [[Marty Denkin]], [[Chuck Hassett]], [[Barbara Perez]] 
*Time: 1:35 
*Weights: 244 lbs (each) 
*Promoter: [[Main Events]]
 
== Comment(s): ==
- What is anticipated as a war ends very quickly as Lewis destroys Golota with a savage beating in Round One.
- Golota had apparently been injected with lidocaine, a powerful painkiller, previous to the bout in an attempt to stave off knee pain. After the bout, Golota had a seizure and required resuscitation on the way to the hospital [http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=3193781]. Golota was later fined $5,000 for allowing the lidocaine injection [http://www.sportslawnews.com/archive/articles%201999/golata.htm]. Golota then filed a $21 million lawsuit against the doctor who administered the shot [http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/sports/1999/02/12/1999-02-12_golota_sues_own_doctor_over_.html]. The case was apparently settled out of court, for around $1 million.

== Reaction(s): ==
- ''"I don't understand. I will destroy him,"'' said Golota regarding his pre-fight thoughts.

[[category:1997 Bouts|Golota vs. Lewis]]

Bernard Hopkins vs. Segundo Mercado (1st meeting)

2008-01-15T16:40:34Z

JCSBoxing:

<fight>9049</fight>
*'''[[International Boxing Federation]] Middleweight Title''' (Vacant title) 
*'''Referee:''' [[Sam Williams]] 
*'''Judges scoring:''' [[Al DeVito]] 114-111 (Hopkins), [[Paul Gibbs]] 113-113, [[Francisco Hernandez]] 116-114 (Mercado) 
*Weights: Hopkins 157 lbs, Mercado 158 lbs
 
== Comment(s): ==
- This bout result and lackluster performance of Hopkins has been explained by Mercado getting the hometown benefit of the doubt, and Hopkins not getting properly acclimated to the altitude of nearly 10,000 feet[http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=3197314&name=rafael_dan].

- Hopkins was down in the 5th and the 7th.

- Hopkins down in the fifth from a right hand and the knockdown itself was a delayed-reaction, proving that Bernard was in serious trouble by the blow.

- Hopkins down in the seventh although the knockdown was somewhat of a flash knockdown and Hopkins was by no means affected by the blow.

- Hopkins nearly finishes Mercado in the twelfth with a right.

- Mercado remains as the only man ever to down Hopkins in a professional bout.

- IBF ranked Hopkins at #1 and Mercado #2.

[[category:1994 Bouts|Hopkins vs. Mercado I.]]

Mike Tyson vs. Larry Holmes

2007-12-31T19:24:48Z

JCSBoxing: /* Comment(s): */

<fight>2653</fight>
*'''[[World Boxing Council]] Heavyweight Title''' (Tyson defending) 
*'''[[World Boxing Association]] Heavyweight Title''' (Tyson defending) 
*'''[[International Boxing Federation]] Heavyweight Title''' (Tyson defending) 
*'''Referee:''' [[Joe Cortez]] 
*'''Judges scoring:''' [[Charley Spina]] (29-28), [[Nicasio L. Drake]] (30-27), [[Rudy Ortega]] (29-28) 
*Time: 2:55 
*Weights: Holmes 225.75 lbs (102 kg), Tyson 215.75 lbs (97,5 kg)
 
== Comment(s): ==
- Holmes, 38 and out of the ring for nearly two years, suffered the inevitable humilation of his first knockout defeat at the hands of Tyson, 17 years younger. 
- The rampant Tyson, who had destroyed former Olympic gold-medallist Tyrell Biggs in his previous fight, floored Holmes three times in the fourth round. 
- Tyson was an 8-to-1 betting favorite.[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=940DE7D91631F931A15752C0A96E948260]

[[category:1988 Bouts|Holmes vs. Tyson]]

Mike Tyson vs. Larry Holmes

2007-12-31T19:24:32Z

JCSBoxing:

<fight>2653</fight>
*'''[[World Boxing Council]] Heavyweight Title''' (Tyson defending) 
*'''[[World Boxing Association]] Heavyweight Title''' (Tyson defending) 
*'''[[International Boxing Federation]] Heavyweight Title''' (Tyson defending) 
*'''Referee:''' [[Joe Cortez]] 
*'''Judges scoring:''' [[Charley Spina]] (29-28), [[Nicasio L. Drake]] (30-27), [[Rudy Ortega]] (29-28) 
*Time: 2:55 
*Weights: Holmes 225.75 lbs (102 kg), Tyson 215.75 lbs (97,5 kg)
 
== Comment(s): ==
- Holmes, 38 and out of the ring for nearly two years, suffered the inevitable humilation of his first knockout defeat at the hands of Tyson, 17 years younger. 
- The rampant Tyson, who had destroyed former Olympic gold-medallist Tyrell Biggs in his previous fight, floored Holmes three times in the fourth round.
- Tyson was an 8-to-1 betting favorite.[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=940DE7D91631F931A15752C0A96E948260]

[[category:1988 Bouts|Holmes vs. Tyson]]

Richie Melito vs. Johnny Carlo

2007-12-31T15:10:09Z

JCSBoxing: New page: <fight>15605</fight> It has been reported that Carlo "did not try" in this bout.[http://www.thenation.com/doc/20011112/newfield/7]

<fight>15605</fight>
It has been reported that Carlo "did not try" in this bout.[http://www.thenation.com/doc/20011112/newfield/7]

Joe Louis vs. Jack Kracken

2007-12-28T02:10:59Z

JCSBoxing: New page: According to ESPN Classic, Louis earned $59 for this fight, his pro debut.

According to ESPN Classic, Louis earned $59 for this fight, his pro debut.

Roy Jones Jr. vs. Vinny Pazienza

2007-12-28T01:56:39Z

JCSBoxing:

<fight>9628</fight>

*'''[[International Boxing Federation]] Super Middleweight Title''' (2nd defense of Jones Jr.)
*'''Referee:''' [[Tony Orlando]]
*'''Judges scoring:''' [[Frank Brunette]] (50-45), [[Kason Cheeks]] (50-45), [[Jim Traylor]] (49-46), all in favour of Jones Jr. at the time of stoppage
*'''Time:''' 2:58
*'''Weights:''' Jones Jr. 168 lbs, Pazienza 168 lbs
 
== Comment(s): ==

Compubox stats Total punches: Jones 173/308 (56%) — Pazienza 45/110 (41%)

*Roy Jones Jr becomes the only fighter in CompuBox history to go an entire round (6) without being hit by his opponent, although it appeared that Pazienza did land a few punches successfully during a flurry, midway through the round.

*Pazienza down three times in the sixth round.

Roy Jones Jr. vs. Vinny Pazienza

2007-12-28T01:56:16Z

JCSBoxing:

<fight>9628</fight>

*'''[[International Boxing Federation]] Super Middleweight Title''' (2nd defense of Jones Jr.)
*'''Referee:''' [[Tony Orlando]]
*'''Judges scoring:''' [[Frank Brunette]] (50-45), [[Kason Cheeks]] (50-45), [[Jim Traylor]] (49-46), all in favour of Jones Jr. at the time of stoppage
*'''Time:''' 2:58
*'''Weights:''' Jones Jr. 168 lbs, Pazienza 168 lbs
 
== Comment(s): ==

Compubox stats Total punches: Jones 173/308 (56%) — Pazienza 45/110 (41%)

*Roy Jones Jr becomes the only fighter in CompuBox history to go an entire round (6) without being hit by his opponent, although it appeared that Pazienza did land a few punches succesfully.

*Pazienza down three times in the sixth round.

John Duddy vs. Howard Eastman

2007-12-28T01:35:40Z

JCSBoxing: Resolved clearly biased word usage.

<fight>1243072</fight>

John Duddy is now one step closer towards a title shot after beating Howard Eastman by a close decision. The fight lasted the scheduled 10 rounds, with Eastman hitting Duddy with strong uppercuts. Duddy remained unfazed, as he took his 23rd consecutive victory in front of a roaring Kings Hall.

== Notes ==
*Eastman's 37th birthday
*Attendance: approximately 5,000
[[Category:2007 Bouts|Duddy vs. Eastman]]

Jason Estrada vs. James Northey

2007-12-22T20:53:23Z

JCSBoxing: New page: The bout ended when Estrada and Northey traded overhand rights, with Estrada's landing first, knocking Northey out cold.

The bout ended when Estrada and Northey traded overhand rights, with Estrada's landing first, knocking Northey out cold.

Jay Nady

2007-12-21T03:10:07Z

JCSBoxing:

[[file:Nady.jpg|left|thumb|Jay Nady]]
- '''Jay Nady''' (Born: August 23, 1947) is a referee with the [[Nevada State Athletic Commission]]. 
- He is famous for stopping the Tszyu-Judah fight in the second round. 
- Some notable fights he has refereed include Jones-Ruiz, Tszyu-Judah, and Hopkins-Taylor 1. 
- [http://www.boxrec.com/official_search.php?official_id=2 '''Officiating records''']

[[Category:Referees|Nady, Jay]]