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Mike Jones vs. Dairo Esalas

2009-03-07T15:51:28Z

Kurt: /* Notes */

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*'''[[NABA]] Welterweight Title''' (1st defense of Jones)
*'''Time:''' 1:56
*'''Weights:''' Jones 144 lbs, Esalas 145.5 lbs

==Notes==
*Jones was initially slated to face [[Larry Mosley]], who was replaced a few days before the fight by Esalas when he got injured in training.
*Esalas down three times in round 2. After the last knockdown, the referee calls a halt to the fight.

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Fight:1247129

2007-11-14T04:20:54Z

Kurt:

<fight>1247129</fight>

Mid America Super Middleweight Champion

Fight:1236806

2007-11-12T03:51:49Z

Kurt: New page: Reid dropped twice in the fourth round. After seven unanswered punches while against the ropes, Reid's corner threw in the towel at 2:09 of the fourth round.

Reid dropped twice in the fourth round. After seven unanswered punches while against the ropes, Reid's corner threw in the towel at 2:09 of the fourth round.

Travis Kauffman

2007-09-10T01:11:20Z

Kurt: /* Legal Problems */

[[file:Travis_Kauffman_weigh-in.JPG|left]]
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'''Trainer:''' Marshall Kauffman
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At the time of his decision to turn pro, Travis Kauffman was the #1 ranked Super Heavyweight in the United States, accoring to USA boxing. His career amateur record was 52-12.

Kauffman, who began boxing in 2001, won the 2004 National PAL Championship. Kauffman was defeated in the finals of the 2005 USA Championships by [[Mike Wilson]], 24-12.

== Legal Problems ==

Kauffman faces a hearing in August on charges that he sold marijuana to undercover officers in March 2004. [http://www.nbc10.com/news/13538517/detail.html]

== External Links ==

* Kauffman's page on [http://www.usaboxing.org/86_1156.htm USA Boxing]

Harry Joe Yorgey vs.David Toribio

2006-09-12T05:14:44Z

Kurt:

"Lightning: Harry Joe Yorgey dropped David Toribio twice in round four enroute to a unanimous decision.

Fight:1128281

2006-09-12T05:08:59Z

Kurt:

Simon "One Punch" Carr leveled Robert Irizary wit a left hook for the Ko at 2:20 of round one.

Fight:1128280

2006-09-12T05:01:41Z

Kurt:

Jamie Morales dropped Jeremy Bethea for a flash knockdown in round one and it proved to be the difference as he pulled out a close unanimous decision.

Fight:896120

2006-06-16T03:35:11Z

Kurt:

<fight>896120</fight>
Pittman's technicals skills show as he wears down a tough Horace Cooper. Omar Pittman lands two hard right Hooks and a left to the head of Cooper, while he is against the ropes and drops him for count at 1:27 of round 3.

Fight:1035862

2006-06-14T02:19:07Z

Kurt:

Meehan dropped Hampton with three successive rights but is the dropped himself three times in round two and the Gary Rosato immediately stop the fight at 2:08 of round two.

Fight:1087147

2006-05-30T02:29:38Z

Kurt:

Latif Mundy dropped Josh Snyder twice. The first came from a counter right in round two. the second knockdown looked like it would stop Snyder in round four with a crunching right hook, but Snyder would not quit and the bout went to the scorecards with Mundy taking the unanimous decision.

Fight:1087030

2006-05-30T02:27:43Z

Kurt:

Mark "Oak Tree' Brown hurt Jay Sweetman in round four with a left hand that backed him into the ropes. He followed the left with three right hands. The last right cross, dropped Sweetman in the corner. Sweetman was able to get to his feet, but was in no condition to continue and the fight was stopped for the TKO at :50 seconds of round three.

Takalani Ndlovu vs. Fabio Daniel Oliva

2006-05-30T02:18:44Z

Kurt:

Takalani "the Panther" Ndlovu wore down Fabio "Buyu" Oliva in
round two with body work and dropped him for the count with a Left hook to the body at .57 seconds of round three.

Fight:1058499

2006-05-29T16:45:48Z

Kurt:

Terrance " The Heat" stunned Vincent Thompson and then landed nineteen unanswered shots without any coming back in return, forcing Shawn Clark to step in and stop the onslaught a 1:21 of the eighth and final round.

Yusaf Mack vs. Tim Shocks

2006-05-19T20:10:06Z

Kurt:

Yusef Mack dropped Tim Shocks in once in round one with a left uppercut and again in round two with a right hook on the jaw. Yusef battered Shocks with 15 unanswered punches in round three.Shocks corner threw in the towel between rounds three and four.

Fight:1085573

2006-05-14T01:36:26Z

Kurt:

Yorgey methodically fought a near perfect fight from the opening bell. late in round one. Yorgey landed a left hook to the body followed by a right hand that dropped George Klinesmith. He was able to get to his feet, but the bell sounded before Yorgey could throw another punch. Yorgey connected early in round two right hook followed by a right uppercut the put Klinesmith on his back. Klinesmith was able to get back on his feet but Yorgey caught him in the corner and connected with two hooks and a left uppercut that had Klinesmith hurt and he continued with two more shots before Blair Talmadge stepped in and called a halt to the bout at 1:55 of round two. Klinesmith landed about two or three punches the whole bout.

Fight:1085573

2006-05-13T12:07:12Z

Kurt:

Yorgey methodically fought a near perfect fight from the opening bell. late in round one, yorgey landed a left hook to the body followed by a right hand that dropped George Klinesmith. he was able to get to his feet but the bell sounded before Yorgey could throw another punch. Yorgey connected early in round two right hook followed by a right uppercut the put Klinesmith on his back. Klinesmith gets back on his feet but Yorgey catche him in the corner and connected with two hooks and a left uppercut that had Klinesmith hurt and he contiue with two more shots before Blair Talmadge steped in and caalled a halt to the bout at 1:55 of round two. Klinesmith landed one punch the whole bout.

Fight:1085577

2006-05-13T11:38:20Z

Kurt:

Jason Cintron won unanimous decision over Filiberto Nieto.

Cintron dropped Nieto in round one with a right hand. Nieto is able to get to his feet but Jason Cintron is able to outwork him en-route to the unanimous decision.

Fight:1085577

2006-05-13T11:36:05Z

Kurt:

Jason Cintron won unanimous decision over Filibertop Nieto.

Gabriel Rosado vs. Cecil Yost

2006-05-06T03:59:54Z

Kurt:

Gabriel Rosado scored a tough tko over Cecil Yost at6 2:09 of round four.

Rosado dropped Yost with a left left in round one. Yost returned the favor in round two with a right hook, but while Rosado was down, Yost landed another right that forced Referee Frank Cappucino to take a point for hitting while down. Rosado again had Yost in trouble in round four with a left right combination that staggered him to the ropes. Rosado jumped on him with six unanswered shots that forced Frank Cappucino to call a halt to the bout at 2:07 of round four.

Fight:1065551

2006-05-01T03:50:16Z

Kurt:

Tiger Allen secured a victory in his pro debut with a crunching left hook to the midsection of the winless Ed Graves (0-6),forcing a halt to the bout at 1:35 of round one.

Fight:1065551

2006-05-01T03:49:51Z

Kurt:

Tiger Allen secured a victory in his pro debut with a crunching left hook to the midsection of the winless Ed Graves,forcing a halt to the bout at 1:35 of round one.

Fight:1065551

2006-05-01T03:48:15Z

Kurt:

Tiger Allen secured a victory in his pro debut with a crunching left hook to the midsection of the winless Ed Graves, forcing a halt to the bout at 1:35 of round one.

Fight:1087147

2006-04-22T06:22:30Z

Kurt:

Latif Mundy dropped Josh Snyder twice. the first came from a counter right in round two. the second knockdown looked like it would sop snyder in round four with a crunching right hook but Snyder would not quit and the bout went to the scorecards with Mundy taking the unanimous decision.

Fight:1087147

2006-04-22T05:49:39Z

Kurt:

Latif Mundy sropped Josh snyder twice. the first came from a couner right in round two. the second knockdown came in round four from a right hook but Snyder would not quit and the bout went to the scorecards with Mundy taking the unanimous decision.

Fight:1087030

2006-04-22T05:39:59Z

Kurt:

Mark "Oak Tree' Brown hurt Jay Sweetman in round four with a left hand that back him into the ropes. he followed the left with three right hands. the last right cross dropped Sweetman in the corner. Sweetman was able to get two his feet but was in no condition to continue and the fight was stopped for the TKO at :50 seconds of round three.

Fight:1087030

2006-04-22T05:39:15Z

Kurt:

Mark "Oak Tree' Brown hurt Jay Sweetman in round four with a left hand that back him into the ropes. he followed the left with three right hands. the last right cross dropped Sweetman in the corner. Sweetman was able to get two his feet but was in no confition to continue and the fight was stopped for the TKOP at :50 of round three.

Fight:1083323

2006-04-22T05:17:50Z

Kurt:

Richard Stewart dropped William Bailey twice in round four. the second knockdown came from a straight right that put him down for the count at 1:48 of round four

Takalani Ndlovu vs. Fabio Daniel Oliva

2006-04-22T05:13:29Z

Kurt:

Takalani "the Panther" Ndlovu wore down Fabio "Buyu" Oliva in
round two with Body work and drop him for the count with a Left hook to the body at .57 seconds of round three.

Takalani Ndlovu vs. Fabio Daniel Oliva

2006-04-22T05:12:59Z

Kurt:

Takalani "the Panther" Ndlovu wore down Fabio "Buyu" Oliva in
round 2 with Body work and drop him for the count with a Left hook to the body at .57 seconds of round three.

Fight:1072073

2006-04-09T19:33:49Z

Kurt:

Harry Joe Yorgey caught the taller Holley off a faint early in round one with a crunching left to the left eye of Sean Holley that dropped him. Holley was able to get to his feet but squinting out of one eye, he immediately went right back to a knee, forcing referee Eddie Cotton to stop the fight at 1:33 of round one.

Fight:1072073

2006-04-09T19:31:55Z

Kurt:

Harry Joe Yorgey caught the taller Holley off a faint early in round one with a crunching left to the left eye of Sean Holley that dropped him. Holley was able to get to his feet but squinting out of one eye, he imeediately went right back to a knee, forcing referee Eddie Cotton to stop the fight at 1:33 of round one.

Fight:1070330

2006-04-08T18:37:43Z

Kurt:

Max Alexander dropped Tiwon Taylor twice round three to score a TKO at 2:04 of the round. The first knockdown came when the southpaw Alexander landed a right on the jaw of Taylor followed by a left hook to the stomach that dropped him to the canvas. Taylor rose to his feet but Alexander jumped right on him with a five punch combination to the body and an uppercut that sent Taylor to the canvas for the final time. Referee Sean Clark had seen enough and stopped the bout.

Fight:1070335

2006-04-08T06:21:29Z

Kurt:

Joey "Minnesota Ice" Abell overpowered Doug Robertson, dropping him three times in round one enroute to a KO at 2:23 seconds of round one.

Fight:1070330

2006-04-08T06:10:15Z

Kurt:

Fight:1070330

2006-04-08T06:09:58Z

Kurt:

Fight:1070330

2006-04-08T06:08:18Z

Kurt:

Max Alexander dropped Tiwon Taylor twice in round two to score a TKO at 2:04 of round three. The first knockdown came when the southpaw Alexander landed aright on the jaw of Taylor follwed by a left hook to the stomach that dropped him to the canvas. Taylor rose to his feet but Alexander jumped right on hoim with a five punch combination to the body. with an uppercut that sent Taylor to the canvas for the final time.

Fight:1080656

2006-04-01T08:13:35Z

Kurt:

Samuel Lopez and Jamie Morales traded right from the opening bell, but it was Morales that caught Lopez with a hard right hand that sent hium to the canvas. He was immediately able to regain his mobility but was caught with a right that had him flustered and Gary Rosato called as halt to the bout at .21 seconds of round one.

Fight:1080656

2006-04-01T08:12:45Z

Kurt:

Samuel Lopez and Jamie Morales traded right from the opening bell, but it was Morales that caught Lopez with a hard right hand that sent hium to the canvas. He is immediately able to regain his mobility but is caught with a right that has him flustered and Gary Rosato call as halt to the bout at .21 seconds of round one.

Fight:1074852

2006-04-01T08:07:12Z

Kurt:

Mike Miller is dropped once in round one. Miller recovered and fought back, but the hard punching Travis Kauffman and was able to wear down Miller and win a unanimous decision.

Fight:1066063

2006-04-01T08:00:38Z

Kurt:

Doel Carrasquillo is dropped in round one by the quick and multiple punches of Kenny Abril. He is able to regain his feet though and Abril tried to seize the oppurtunity but was caught by Carrasquillo hooks in round two.
it becsme a battle of the puncher vs. the boxer but Carrasquillo is finally able to wear down Abril and caught him with three good hooks in round five that sent him to the canvas. he is able to reach his feet but Carrasquillo jumps on hime with six unanswered punches, that forced a stoppage of the fight by Sean Clark

Fight:1066060

2006-04-01T07:51:34Z

Kurt:

Clarence "Sonny Bono" Taylor jumped on Luis Alberto Santiago from the start of the fight with hard combintations in round one. Taylor landed a perfect hook to the body in the corner. Santiago move away, but was caught with a three punch combination to the face that put him down to the canvas. Santiago could not get to his feet before it reached the count of ten, registering a KO for Taylor at 1:18 of round one.

Fight:1065551

2006-03-18T07:30:53Z

Kurt:

Tiger Allen secured a victory in his pro debut with a crunching left hook to the midsection ofthe winless grave forcing a halt to the bout at 1:35 of round one.

Fight:1065553

2006-03-18T07:18:12Z

Kurt:

Both fighters trade right hooks in round one, but it is Anthony Abrams, who goes down. Abrams is able to get to his feet and the bell sounds before any further damage can be inflicted. The hard punching Gabriel Rosado is able to out work a very game Abrams enroute to a dominant unanimous decision.

Fight:1074859

2006-03-18T07:04:30Z

Kurt:

Darren Fallen dropped veteran John Vaughan twice in round two. the second went knockdown from consecutive right hooks, sent Vaughan on his hands and knees. Vaughan was able to get to his feet but stumbled, forcing referee Shawn Clarke to call a halt to the bout at 2:02 of round two.

Fight:1072073

2006-03-18T06:50:53Z

Kurt:

Harry Joe Yorgey caught the taller Holley off a faint early in round one with a crunching left to the the left eye of Sean Holley that dropped him. Holley was able to get to his feet but squinting out of one eye, he imeediately went right back to a knee, forcing referee Eddie Cotton to stop the fight at 1:33 of round one.

Fight:1062303

2006-03-11T08:57:16Z

Kurt:

Wayne Johnson dropped Roberson with a combination that sent him through the ropes and onto the ring apron. Roberson was able to roll back into the ring and get to his feet but four unanswered punches by Johnson forced the referee to call a halt to the bout at 2:15 of round five of a scheduled six.

Fight:1062301

2006-03-11T08:53:04Z

Kurt:

Lorenzo stopped Termeliksetian in an a slugfest as Termeliksetian began to throw up in the corner between rounds seven and eight.

Chazz Witherspoon vs. Rodney Ray

2006-03-04T09:34:59Z

Kurt:

Chazz Witherspoon sent Rodney Ray to the Canvas with a four punch combination. Ray was able to get to his feet but was in no shape to continue as Wayne Hedgepath called a halt to the bout at 2:55 of round two.

Mike Jones vs. Chris Gray

2006-03-04T09:25:44Z

Kurt:

Mike Jones sent Chris Gray to the canvas three time in round two. the final stopped the bout at 2:30 of round 2.

Fight:1058178

2006-03-04T06:30:42Z

Kurt:

Gary Drayton was dropped with a right hand on the side of his jaw in round one. He was able to rise to his feet, but Kaseem Wilson landed five unanswered shots that forced Referee Wayne Hedgepath to stop the bout at .49 of round one.