Brandon Rios vs. Richar Abril - Revision history

Sweetscientist: Sweetscientist moved page Brandon Rios vs. Richard Abril to Brandon Rios vs. Richar Abril

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Sweetscientist moved page Brandon Rios vs. Richard Abril to Brandon Rios vs. Richar Abril

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	*'''Ring Announcer:''' [[Lupe Contreras]]		*'''Ring Announcer:''' [[Lupe Contreras]]
	* '''Aired on:''' [[HBO Pay-Per-View]]		* '''Aired on:''' [[HBO Pay-Per-View]]
			*'''[[World Boxing Association]] World Lightweight Title''' (vacant)
	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	*Brandon Rios 29-0-1 (22 KOs) vs. Richard Abril 17-2-1 (8 KOs)		*Brandon Rios 29-0-1 (22 KOs) vs. Richard Abril 17-2-1 (8 KOs)

Blue at 00:15, 24 February 2013

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	*Rios was originally scheduled to fight [[Yuriorkis Gamboa]], who failed to make promotional appearances for the fight and pulled out saying he was unhappy with his $1.1 million purse. Top Rank and [[Bob Arum]] countered by filing a lawsuit against Gamboa and selected Abril as the replacement. [http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/boxing/top-rank-sues-yuriorkis-gamboa-brandon-rios-now-213642277.html]		*Rios was originally scheduled to fight [[Yuriorkis Gamboa]], who failed to make promotional appearances for the fight and pulled out saying he was unhappy with his $1.1 million purse. Top Rank and [[Bob Arum]] countered by filing a lawsuit against Gamboa and selected Abril as the replacement. [http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/boxing/top-rank-sues-yuriorkis-gamboa-brandon-rios-now-213642277.html]
	*Attendance was 3,705.		*Attendance was 3,705.
			*Two days after the fight, the WBA officially announced that Abril would be allowed to keep his interim lightweight title, despite a controversial split-decision loss to a 2 pounds over-the-weight-limit Ríos.
	Unofficial scorecards:		Unofficial scorecards:
	*John Chavez, Boxing Truth: 114-114 Draw		*John Chavez, Boxing Truth: 114-114 Draw

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	*Brandon Rios 29-0-1 (22 KOs) vs. Richard Abril 17-2-1 (8 KOs)		*Brandon Rios 29-0-1 (22 KOs) vs. Richard Abril 17-2-1 (8 KOs)
	* Rios entered as the # 2 lightweight in the world according to [[The Ring Magazine]]. Abril, a 5/1 betting underdog, was ranked # 10 by the same publication. [http://ringtv.craveonline.com/ratings/lightweight] [http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/odds/moneyline]		* Rios entered as the #1 lightweight challenger in the world according to [[The Ring Magazine]]. Abril, a 5/1 betting underdog, was ranked #9 by the same publication. [http://ringtv.craveonline.com/ratings/lightweight] [http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/odds/moneyline]
	* For the second consecutive fight, Rios failed to make the 135-pound limit. He weighed in at 137 lbs. and was given an hour to lose the weight. He returned to the scales at 139 lbs. The Nevada State Athletic Commission fined him $45,000. Half that amount went to the commission, and the other half will go to Abril. Rios too agreed to pay Abril an undisclosed amount so he would go through with the fight at a weight disadvantage. [http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/7811937/brandon-rios-fails-make-weight-lightweight-world-title-fight]		* For the second consecutive fight, Rios failed to make the 135-pound limit. He weighed in at 137 lbs. and was given an hour to lose the weight. He returned to the scales at 139 lbs. The Nevada State Athletic Commission fined him $45,000. Half that amount went to the commission, and the other half will go to Abril. Rios too agreed to pay Abril an undisclosed amount so he would go through with the fight at a weight disadvantage. [http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/7811937/brandon-rios-fails-make-weight-lightweight-world-title-fight]
	* Abril's purse was $100,000, plus he received $22,500 from the fine and the additional payment from Rios along with a $50,000 bonus if he won. Rios was not eligible for the winner's bonus due to his failure to make weight.		* Abril's purse was $100,000, plus he received $22,500 from the fine and the additional payment from Rios along with a $50,000 bonus if he won. Rios was not eligible for the winner's bonus due to his failure to make weight.

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 *Rios was originally scheduled to fight [[Yuriorkis Gamboa]], who failed to make promotional appearances for the fight and pulled out saying he was unhappy with his $1.1 million purse. Top Rank and [[Bob Arum]] countered by filing a lawsuit against Gamboa and selected Abril as the replacement. [http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/boxing/top-rank-sues-yuriorkis-gamboa-brandon-rios-now-213642277.html]
 *Attendance was 3,705.
-*Through seven rounds, both [[Rich Marotta]] and [[Dan Rafael]] had it 60-55 for Abril. Rafael had it 118-110 for Abril. Marotta scored it 117-111 for Abril.
+Unofficial scorecards:
 == Bout Summary ==

Sweetscientist at 14:22, 15 April 2012

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	*F--- this corrupt, self destructive industry. We suck as legit sport, Sorry kid (Abril), you should be a champ. You picked the wrong biz. As God is my judge, I'd love to get out of this filthy cesspool." [[Lou DiBella]] [http://twitter.com/#!/loudibella]		*F--- this corrupt, self destructive industry. We suck as legit sport, Sorry kid (Abril), you should be a champ. You picked the wrong biz. As God is my judge, I'd love to get out of this filthy cesspool." [[Lou DiBella]] [http://twitter.com/#!/loudibella]
	*"The decision was a disgrace, I won this fight!" [[Richard Abril]]		*"The decision was a disgrace, I won this fight!" [[Richard Abril]]
			*"Unbelievable. Boxing takes another hit. No way Rios won that fight. I can't see giving Rios more than 4 rounds. Too bad for Abril. He controlled the fight. I hate when a guy does his job and then is cheated." - Mike Rosenthal [https://twitter.com/#!/MichalRosenthal]
			*"Worst decision in YEARS! I had it 118-110 for Abril. There's no way Rios won a split decision." Doug Fischer [https://twitter.com/#!/dougiefischer]

Sweetscientist at 04:39, 15 April 2012

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	*"Oh my god. That is horrible. That is absolutely disgusting. Rios did not win that fight. Abril schooled him. That is why boxing is a fringe sport. What did he have to do kill Rios to get a decision? Digusting. Somebody call the police. Abril robbed at judge point. I've seen WWE matches that were more legit than the scoring." - [[Dan Rafael]] reacting to the judges' scoring. [http://twitter.com/#!/danrafaelespn]		*"Oh my god. That is horrible. That is absolutely disgusting. Rios did not win that fight. Abril schooled him. That is why boxing is a fringe sport. What did he have to do kill Rios to get a decision? Digusting. Somebody call the police. Abril robbed at judge point. I've seen WWE matches that were more legit than the scoring." - [[Dan Rafael]] reacting to the judges' scoring. [http://twitter.com/#!/danrafaelespn]
	*F--- this corrupt, self destructive industry. We suck as legit sport, Sorry kid (Abril), you should be a champ. You picked the wrong biz. As God is my judge, I'd love to get out of this filthy cesspool." [[Lou DiBella]] [http://twitter.com/#!/loudibella]		*F--- this corrupt, self destructive industry. We suck as legit sport, Sorry kid (Abril), you should be a champ. You picked the wrong biz. As God is my judge, I'd love to get out of this filthy cesspool." [[Lou DiBella]] [http://twitter.com/#!/loudibella]
	*"The decision was a disgrace, I won ~~This~~ fight!" [[Richard Abril]]		*"The decision was a disgrace, I won this fight!" [[Richard Abril]]

Sweetscientist at 04:39, 15 April 2012

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	*Rios was originally scheduled to fight [[Yuriorkis Gamboa]], who failed to make promotional appearances for the fight and pulled out saying he was unhappy with his $1.1 million purse. Top Rank and [[Bob Arum]] countered by filing a lawsuit against Gamboa and selected Abril as the replacement. [http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/boxing/top-rank-sues-yuriorkis-gamboa-brandon-rios-now-213642277.html]		*Rios was originally scheduled to fight [[Yuriorkis Gamboa]], who failed to make promotional appearances for the fight and pulled out saying he was unhappy with his $1.1 million purse. Top Rank and [[Bob Arum]] countered by filing a lawsuit against Gamboa and selected Abril as the replacement. [http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/boxing/top-rank-sues-yuriorkis-gamboa-brandon-rios-now-213642277.html]
	*Attendance was 3,705.		*Attendance was 3,705.
	*Through seven rounds, both [[Rich Marotta]] and [[Dan Rafael]] had it 60-55 for Abril. Rafael had it 118-110 for Abril. Marotta scored it 117-111 for ~~Abril. [[Vinny Pazienza]] scored it 118-110 in favor of~~ Abril.		*Through seven rounds, both [[Rich Marotta]] and [[Dan Rafael]] had it 60-55 for Abril. Rafael had it 118-110 for Abril. Marotta scored it 117-111 for Abril.

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	*"Oh my god. That is horrible. That is absolutely disgusting. Rios did not win that fight. Abril schooled him. That is why boxing is a fringe sport. What did he have to do kill Rios to get a decision? Digusting. Somebody call the police. Abril robbed at judge point. I've seen WWE matches that were more legit than the scoring." - [[Dan Rafael]] reacting to the judges' scoring. [http://twitter.com/#!/danrafaelespn]		*"Oh my god. That is horrible. That is absolutely disgusting. Rios did not win that fight. Abril schooled him. That is why boxing is a fringe sport. What did he have to do kill Rios to get a decision? Digusting. Somebody call the police. Abril robbed at judge point. I've seen WWE matches that were more legit than the scoring." - [[Dan Rafael]] reacting to the judges' scoring. [http://twitter.com/#!/danrafaelespn]
	*F--- this corrupt, self destructive industry. We suck as legit sport, Sorry kid (Abril), you should be a champ. You picked the wrong biz. As God is my judge, I'd love to get out of this filthy cesspool." [[Lou DiBella]] [http://twitter.com/#!/loudibella]		*F--- this corrupt, self destructive industry. We suck as legit sport, Sorry kid (Abril), you should be a champ. You picked the wrong biz. As God is my judge, I'd love to get out of this filthy cesspool." [[Lou DiBella]] [http://twitter.com/#!/loudibella]
			*"The decision was a disgrace, I won This fight!" [[Richard Abril]]

Sweetscientist at 04:36, 15 April 2012

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	*Rios was originally scheduled to fight [[Yuriorkis Gamboa]], who failed to make promotional appearances for the fight and pulled out saying he was unhappy with his $1.1 million purse. Top Rank and [[Bob Arum]] countered by filing a lawsuit against Gamboa and selected Abril as the replacement. [http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/boxing/top-rank-sues-yuriorkis-gamboa-brandon-rios-now-213642277.html]		*Rios was originally scheduled to fight [[Yuriorkis Gamboa]], who failed to make promotional appearances for the fight and pulled out saying he was unhappy with his $1.1 million purse. Top Rank and [[Bob Arum]] countered by filing a lawsuit against Gamboa and selected Abril as the replacement. [http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/boxing/top-rank-sues-yuriorkis-gamboa-brandon-rios-now-213642277.html]
	*Attendance was 3,705.		*Attendance was 3,705.
	*Through seven rounds, both [[Rich Marotta]] and [[Dan Rafael]] had it 60-55 for Abril. Rafael had it 118-110 for Abril. Marotta scored it 117-111 for Abril.		*Through seven rounds, both [[Rich Marotta]] and [[Dan Rafael]] had it 60-55 for Abril. Rafael had it 118-110 for Abril. Marotta scored it 117-111 for Abril. [[Vinny Pazienza]] scored it 118-110 in favor of Abril.

	== Bout Summary ==		== Bout Summary ==
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	== Quotes ==		== Quotes ==
	*"Oh my god. That is horrible. That is absolutely disgusting. Rios did not win that fight. Abril schooled him. That is why boxing is a fringe sport. What did he have to do kill Rios to get a decision? Digusting. Somebody call the police. Abril robbed at judge point. I've seen WWE matches that were more legit than the scoring." - [[Dan Rafael]] reacting to the judges' scoring. [http://twitter.com/#!/danrafaelespn]		*"Oh my god. That is horrible. That is absolutely disgusting. Rios did not win that fight. Abril schooled him. That is why boxing is a fringe sport. What did he have to do kill Rios to get a decision? Digusting. Somebody call the police. Abril robbed at judge point. I've seen WWE matches that were more legit than the scoring." - [[Dan Rafael]] reacting to the judges' scoring. [http://twitter.com/#!/danrafaelespn]
			*F--- this corrupt, self destructive industry. We suck as legit sport, Sorry kid (Abril), you should be a champ. You picked the wrong biz. As God is my judge, I'd love to get out of this filthy cesspool." [[Lou DiBella]] [http://twitter.com/#!/loudibella]

Sweetscientist at 03:55, 15 April 2012

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	== Quotes ==		== Quotes ==
	"Oh my god. That is horrible. That is absolutely disgusting. Rios did not win that fight. Abril schooled him. That is why boxing is a fringe sport. What did he have to do kill Rios to get a decision? Digusting. Somebody call the police. Abril robbed at judge point." [[Dan Rafael]] reacting to the judges' scoring.		*"Oh my god. That is horrible. That is absolutely disgusting. Rios did not win that fight. Abril schooled him. That is why boxing is a fringe sport. What did he have to do kill Rios to get a decision? Digusting. Somebody call the police. Abril robbed at judge point. I've seen WWE matches that were more legit than the scoring." - [[Dan Rafael]] reacting to the judges' scoring. [http://twitter.com/#!/danrafaelespn]