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(KNOCKOUT NATION – JULY 6, 2008)
UFC fans witnessed a huge upset as underdog Forrest Griffin defeated Quinton “Rampage” Jackson to capture the UFC light heavyweight championship. As the match began, Forrest was performing quite well until Jackson caught him with a vicious uppercut that sent him down to the mat. Griffin however was able to make it to his feet and maintain until the end of the round.
Round 2 seemed to be a turning point as was clearly Griffin’s round as he appeared to seriously hurt Jackson’s left knee with stiff kicks. As Jackson stumbled, Griffin scored a takedown and kept Jackson on his back the remainder of the round. Griffin used a constant ground and pound offense that left Rampage on the defensive.
As the match continued, Jackson stayed on the defensive while looking to counter. Meanwhile, Griffin remained consistent applying constant pressure with a varying offense of strikes and kicks. As the match progressed, Rampage landed his share of heavy blows that kept Griffin cautious but undeterred. Rampage was never able to score another knockdown on Griffin, and ultimately found himself following Griffin around the ring as Forrest dictated the pace of the match. In the end, even without pure dominance, the judges unanimously scored the match 48-46, 48-49, & 48-49 all for Griffin.
On the undercard, Patrick Cote defeated Ricardo Almeida via split decision, Joe Stevenson defeated Gleison Tibau via submission, Josh Koscheck defeated Chris Lytle in a bloody brawl via unanimous decision, Tyson Griffin defeated Marcus Aurelio via unanimous decision, & Gabriel Gonzaga defeated Justin McCully via submission.
BY: BROWN
Brownkn1@gmail.com
(KNOCKOUT NATION – JULY 6, 2008)
Saturday night’s Shobox main event between Ricardo Torres and Kendall Holt provided boxing with what has to be considered the round of the year thus far in 2008. The fight which was a rematch to their controversial 2007 brawl, ended much sooner than any of us could anticipate. With just the fight just beginning, both fighters came out swinging and Torres managed to catch Holt with a thudding right hand that sent the challenger down only seconds into the match. Kendall Holt beat the count, but only moments later was dropped again after a series of punches punctuated by a left hook from Torres.
Although Kendall Holt once again beat the count and seemed okay, it appeared that his chin would not hold up to the firepower of Ricardo Torres. Just as it looked like the fight would soon end, Kendall Holt timed and caught Torres with a right hand coming in. The shot would send Torres down in what seemed to be a seated, slumped over position on the ropes. For a split second, it looked as if Torres was regaining his bearings. However, upon further inspection, Torres appeared to be out cold and motionless. Referee Jay Nady began to count, but quickly called the bout to a halt at 1:01 in the first round.
With the win, Holt is now the new WBO Jr. welterweight champion with a record of 24-2 and 13 Ko’s. Torres, whose record falls to 32-2 and 28 Ko’s, thankfully appeared to be okay after several minutes of being tended to by medical personnel. Regarding his loss, Torres stated, “I had him…He was in my hands. I got careless. He got me.” Torres was later taken to the hospital for a thorough post fight examination.
The undercard and co-feature saw Lamont Peterson defeat Rogelio Castaneda via 9th round stoppage. Peterson dominated Castaneda and methodically broke him down throughout the fight. The end came as Peterson landed a crashing right hook on Castaneda that sent him down to the canvas. Castaneda beat the count but when on to take more punishing shots from Peterson that prompted his corner to throw in the towel. Castaneda record falls to 24-14-3 while Peterson’s record now stands at 25-0.
BY: BROWN
Brownkn1@gmail.com
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(KNOCKOUT NATION COMMENTARY) I have always felt that the musical choice of a fighter can make all the difference between victory and defeat. Why? The music is a reflection of the fighter and his/her mind state when stepping in the ring. So for UFC 86 in Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay, I decided to predict the melees based on the music the fighters came out to! HEreeeeerrrrrRRRReeeee We go!
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(KNOCKOUT NATION – JULY 5, 2008)
EMANUEL “THE DRUNKEN MASTER” AUGUSTUS WINS THE WBO ORIENTAL WELTERWEIGHT TITLE WITH A SPECTACULAR KO VICTORY!!
Las Vegas, Nevada – “Slick” Nick Sampson & Macke Roberts of Sin City Sports & Entertainment would like to congratulate our fighter welterweight boxer Emanuel “The Drunken Master” Augustus on his spectacular second round KO victory last night in Sydney, Australia over Jakkirt Suwunnalirt of Thailand for the WBO Oriental Welterweight Title. Emanuel Augustus is one of the most talented and entertaining fighters in the sport of pro boxing. With Sin City Sports & Entertainment firmly behind him Emanuel is very focused, he has been staying active and keeping his ring skills sharp with three fights so far in 2008. Sin City Sports & Entertainment and Emanuel Augustus would like to thank Sultan Promotions & the WBO for the opportunity to fight for the WBO Oriental Welterweight Title. We look forward to getting ranked in the WBO top 15, we want to move on to bigger and better fights and make a strong run for a world title. We want to thank all
the fans of Emanuel Augustus for your continued support.
Check out the latest and greatest Emanuel “The Drunken Master” Augustus videos, interviews and more on his new
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(KNOCKOUT NATION – JULY 4, 2008)
In his first interview since his recent retirement last month, Floyd Mayweather let loose to the Grands Rapid Press with an exclusive interview with David Mayo. The interview touched upon his decision being final regarding retirement, his achievments, and alleged racisim at HBO.
Regarding his retirement being dead serious, Mayweather stated “I achieved all I wanted to achieve…I’ve been telling you for the longest that I’m getting tired. There’s nothing more to be done.” In speaking about the expected remtatch that was to take place with De La Hoya on September 20th, Mayweather stated, “Every day, I was telling Leonard, ‘I don’t really want to fight. Leonard didn’t really say much, because Leonard loves boxing. That’s his passion, not sitting around on thephone, making deals all day. It’s pretty easy now to make deals, when you’ve got the name Floyd Mayweather. But in the beginning, it was real, real tough.”
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(KNOCKOUT NATION – JULY 3, 2008)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – The World Boxing Association ruled today at its Directory Meeting that WBA heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev will be considered “champion in recess” due to an injury and that he has until June 26, 2009 to fight for the title..
Negotiations have started between representatives of the WBA’s top two rated heavyweights, ex-WBA champion Nikolai Valuev and former two-time WBA title-holder John “The Quietman” Ruiz (43-7-1, 29 KOs), respectively, to fight for the WBA “regular” heavyweight championship belt. The Valuev-Ruiz will be obliged to fight Chagaev by June 26, 2009.
“We’re happy to get an opportunity to fight for the WBA title again,” Ruiz said from Argentina.
The Puerto Rican-American Ruiz, living in Las Vegas, is the first and only Latino heavyweight champion of the world. He has fought in 10 world championship fights, defeating three world heavyweight champions — Evander Holyfield, Hasim Rahman and Tony Tucker – in addition to beating top contenders such as Andrew Golota, Fres Oquendo, Kirk Johnson and Jameel McCline during his 15-year pro career.
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(KNOCKOUT NATION – JULY 30, 2008)
Ten months after a wildly controversial ending to their first fight, Ricardo Torres will risk his World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior welterweight title against No. 1 contender Kendall Holt in a rematch on a special edition of ShoBox: The New Generation this Saturday, July 5, live on SHOWTIME at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast).
Torres (32-1, 28 KOs), who will defend his WBO crown for a third time, rallied to score a hotly debated 11th-round TKO over Holt (23-2, 12 KOs) on Sept. 1, 2007, in the champion’s hometown of Barranquilla, Colombia
In a 10-round junior welterweight co-feature, undefeated World Boxing Association (WBA)/WBO No. 5 140-pound contender Lamont Peterson (24-0, 11 KOs) will put his undefeated record on the line against former International Boxing Association (IBA) champion Rogelio Castaneda.
Bob Arum’s Top Rank, Inc., will promote the doubleheader from the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev.
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(KNOCKOUT NATION – JUNE 30, 2008)
LOS ANGELES – A former world super middleweight champion, Jeff Lacy made his name in the boxing world behind his concussive power and trademark left hook; equally powerful Epifanio Mendoza has never taken a backwards step in his nine-year pro career. On Wednesday, July 23 at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon, California, Lacy’s irresistible force meets Mendoza’s immovable object in a 10 round bout which should leave fight fans on their feet and cheering.
Lacy vs. Mendoza, a 10 round super middleweight bout presented by Golden Boy Promotions, will air live on ESPN2’s Wednesday Night Fights beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. This bout marks the first ever ESPN2 Wednesday Night Fights card at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa.
Tickets, priced at $35, $75 and $125, go on sale Tuesday, July 1 at 12 p.m. and can be purchased at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa Box Office at (951) 755-5391 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the first bell rings at 5:30 p.m.
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(KNOCKOUT NATION – JUNE 30, 2008)
Broadway Boxing Returns To New York City
NEW YORK (June 30, 2008) – DiBella Entertainment presents “Hot Fights…Summer in the City”, a special edition of their hit series “Broadway Boxing” Wednesday night August 6 live at B.B. King Blues Club (237 West 42nd Street) in the heart of Times Square..
“I am excited to bring Broadway Boxing to a legendary venue in B.B. King’s,” said DBE head Lou DiBella. “It will be a scorching card of boxing on a hot summer night in Times Square. This card will include top contenders and the pro debuts of some of New York’s shining young stars. It will be a can’t miss event.”
Tickets are priced at $160 (VIP seats and VIP tables), $100 (ringside seats and ringside tables), and $60 (standing room only). Fight card information will be available next week. Due to the intimate size of the venue, only 550 seats are available. DBE is conducting a special pre-sale before the card is announced. To purchase tickets through this pre-sale, please call DiBella Entertainment offices at (212) 947-2577. Call quickly because over 100 tickets have already been sold!
For more information on “Broadway Boxing” please log onto www.dbe1.com.
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(KNOCKOUT NATION – JUNE 30, 2008)
NEW YORK – Monte “Two Gunz” Barrett (34-6, 20 KO’s) was supposed to be just a step up fight for gigantic six-foot-eight heavyweight Tye “Big Sky” Fields (41-2, 37 KO’s) on Fields’ way to heavyweight success. The 37-year old Barrett had other ideas Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Fields’ hometown.
Barrett was coming into this fight confident; knowing he trained hard and knowing he had a great opportunity to knock off a giant heavyweight. Barrett did just that. The Bronx native walked into the ring, was introduced, and heard the bell ring to start round one. Fifty seven seconds later, Barrett was standing over Fields, victorious by savage first round knockout.
Barrett threw vicious combinations and according to Compubox, he landed all of the six power punches he threw. “I was a desperate fighter and desperate fighters do desperate things,” said Barrett. “This win will serve notice that Monte Barrett still has some gas left in his tank and will do anything to get to that top level of the division.”
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