Carl Froch Vs Andre Ward Weigh-In
Carl Froch and Andre Ward will fight it out tomorrow night to see who is crowned the Super Six Tournament winner. Not only is the Super Six cup on the line, but also the Ring Magazine Belt, the WBA, and the WBC Super Middleweight titles are on the line. This fight really is too close to call. Both boxers have world class skills and this tournament alone has proved that. Froch and Ward are very different fighters though. Froch does have good boxing skills but prefers to have a toe to toe war, where as Andre Ward prefers to box but can mix it up if he needs to. Andre Ward is the superior boxer but Carl Froch does have more power and more experience at world level on the professional boxing stage.
There has been a lot of talk from both Froch and Ward, most of it has been about each others power. Froch has been saying that Ward is going to get knocked out because he can't take the power he possesses. Froch has also been saying that Ward can't knock him out because he has no power. I believe that this talk has gotten under Wards skin and he's sick of hearing people, specially Carl Froch say he's got no power. I think Andre Ward is going for the knockout on Saturday night, and with his excellent boxing ability and fast hands I think he's got a good change of getting a stoppage. Even if Froch is not so much hurt but just overwhelmed. Ward wants to prove to Froch, and everyone else, that he does have some pop in his punches.
Whoever wins this fight not only gets all the titles and wins the tournament, but will also be considered as the best super middleweight in the world.
As tough as Froch is, I'm going for Andre Ward by knockout. May the best man win.
Carl Froch Vs Andre Ward Weigh-In
Frank Mir On Breaking Nogueira's Arm
Frank Mir On Breaking Nogueira's Arm
UFC 140: Frank Mir talks about breaking Big Nogs arm and the possibility of stepping in to face Brock Lesnar due to rumors that Alistair Overeem might not be able to fight.
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UFC 140: Frank Mir talks about breaking Big Nogs arm and the possibility of stepping in to face Brock Lesnar due to rumors that Alistair Overeem might not be able to fight.
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Lamont Peterson Beats Amir Khan
Lamont Peterson Beats Amir Khan
This was an excellent, all action fight. However, as close as it was, I thought Peterson did do enough to secure the win. He was pushing the action in a lot of the rounds and a big percentage of the meaningful punches were coming from Peterson. I think Khan has shown a weakness in this fight, and that is when he's put under pressure he has a hard time. Khan needs distance to be successful, without that distance he struggles with his inside game, which is close to non-existent.
Khan was disrespectful after the fight blaming the referee and also saying that Peterson was given the fight because it was his hometown etc, but the truth is Khan was warned for pushing and even had a point taken away, but he still continued to push. He only has himself to blame. Saying that, credit to both fighters, they left it all in the ring and yes, it was a close fight, but I think the right man got the decision. No doubt there will be a rematch.
Was watching this review video of the fight and I tend to agree with him.
This was an excellent, all action fight. However, as close as it was, I thought Peterson did do enough to secure the win. He was pushing the action in a lot of the rounds and a big percentage of the meaningful punches were coming from Peterson. I think Khan has shown a weakness in this fight, and that is when he's put under pressure he has a hard time. Khan needs distance to be successful, without that distance he struggles with his inside game, which is close to non-existent.
Khan was disrespectful after the fight blaming the referee and also saying that Peterson was given the fight because it was his hometown etc, but the truth is Khan was warned for pushing and even had a point taken away, but he still continued to push. He only has himself to blame. Saying that, credit to both fighters, they left it all in the ring and yes, it was a close fight, but I think the right man got the decision. No doubt there will be a rematch.
Was watching this review video of the fight and I tend to agree with him.
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Lyoto Machida Open Workout For Jones
Lyoto Machida Open Workout For Jones
UFC: Lyoto Machida Crane-Kicking During Open Workout Training For Jon Jones.
This should be a very good fight.
UFC: Lyoto Machida Crane-Kicking During Open Workout Training For Jon Jones.
This should be a very good fight.
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Will David Haye Fight Vitali Klitschko
Will David Haye Fight Vitali Klitschko
There is a lot of talk going around at the moment that David Haye is coming out of retirement to fight Vitali Klitschko this spring. Many reports are claiming that this fight is already definitely happening and the only thing left to sort out is who will get what in terms of money splits.
This is a wise move by the Klitschko brothers, they know that David Haye still has huge selling power and they want another opportunity to cash in on it before it's too late. David Haye is already in light training for the fight and it was confirmed that Haye was sparring with George Groves and was completely knackered after just two rounds. But, I think it's safe to say that Haye was in retire mode and probably wasn't training at all.
Can David Haye beat Vitali?
Anything is possible. Vitali is much more willing to stay in the pocket and trade punches with his opponents. So Haye could have better chances to land punches then he did against the very clever but very cautious Wladimir. Saying that, even at 40 years old I still think Vitali is too mobile and far too skilled to lose to David Haye. Not to mention his power and iron chin. It should be interesting though, specially if Haye adopts the same "backing off and waiting for a counter punch" tactics that he did all night against Wladimir. I don't think Vitali will stand off and have the patience that Wladimir had. Vitali will get involved and this will lead to an exciting fight.
Stay tuned for this fight to be officially confirmed, which should be soon.
There is a lot of talk going around at the moment that David Haye is coming out of retirement to fight Vitali Klitschko this spring. Many reports are claiming that this fight is already definitely happening and the only thing left to sort out is who will get what in terms of money splits.
This is a wise move by the Klitschko brothers, they know that David Haye still has huge selling power and they want another opportunity to cash in on it before it's too late. David Haye is already in light training for the fight and it was confirmed that Haye was sparring with George Groves and was completely knackered after just two rounds. But, I think it's safe to say that Haye was in retire mode and probably wasn't training at all.
Can David Haye beat Vitali?
Anything is possible. Vitali is much more willing to stay in the pocket and trade punches with his opponents. So Haye could have better chances to land punches then he did against the very clever but very cautious Wladimir. Saying that, even at 40 years old I still think Vitali is too mobile and far too skilled to lose to David Haye. Not to mention his power and iron chin. It should be interesting though, specially if Haye adopts the same "backing off and waiting for a counter punch" tactics that he did all night against Wladimir. I don't think Vitali will stand off and have the patience that Wladimir had. Vitali will get involved and this will lead to an exciting fight.
Stay tuned for this fight to be officially confirmed, which should be soon.
Did Marquez Beat Pacquiao
Did Marquez Beat Pacquiao
Marquez had obviously done his homework for Pacquiao on Saturday night. This could have a lot to do with him fighting Pacquiao twice previously and knowing what to prepare for. It was a close fight but Marquez had Pacquiao timed perfectly for a lot of the rounds, and it was clear to everyone except the three judges scoring the fight that most of the rounds were definitely Marquez rounds. Some rounds were very close but even by scoring the close rounds to Pacquiao, Marquez still won the fight by a couple of rounds.
Most of the crowd were furious at this shocking result, some even threw bottles at the ring. Sports writers, boxers, commentators, all were surprised by the result. I think even Manny Pacquiao, deep down, knew he had lost. Even Freddy Roach knew Pacquiao had lost, stating that Marquez deserved a rematch. Can it get any clearer that the whole world barr some Pacman fans and the three judges thought Marquez won this fight. Amir Khan even said that he couldn't believe that Manny won that fight and that he had Marquez winning.
Personally I think Marquez won that fight and I'm not a Manny hater or anything. I think he's a great fighter. But he did lose that fight. Should there be an immediate rematch?
Marquez had obviously done his homework for Pacquiao on Saturday night. This could have a lot to do with him fighting Pacquiao twice previously and knowing what to prepare for. It was a close fight but Marquez had Pacquiao timed perfectly for a lot of the rounds, and it was clear to everyone except the three judges scoring the fight that most of the rounds were definitely Marquez rounds. Some rounds were very close but even by scoring the close rounds to Pacquiao, Marquez still won the fight by a couple of rounds.
Most of the crowd were furious at this shocking result, some even threw bottles at the ring. Sports writers, boxers, commentators, all were surprised by the result. I think even Manny Pacquiao, deep down, knew he had lost. Even Freddy Roach knew Pacquiao had lost, stating that Marquez deserved a rematch. Can it get any clearer that the whole world barr some Pacman fans and the three judges thought Marquez won this fight. Amir Khan even said that he couldn't believe that Manny won that fight and that he had Marquez winning.
Personally I think Marquez won that fight and I'm not a Manny hater or anything. I think he's a great fighter. But he did lose that fight. Should there be an immediate rematch?
George Groves Knocks Out Paul Smith
George Groves Knocks Out Paul Smith
George Groves makes short work of Paul Smith, catching him with a flush punch to the jaw line that sent him reeling to the canvas. Smith showed heart by getting up, but Groves landed a glancing shot to the head of the already wobbled Smith and the fight was called to a halt in the second round. Paul Smith had an excellent first round. He was catching Groves with some very good counter punches and it looked as if this fight would be long and quite evenly matched. In all fairness it did have the potential to be, but Groves caught Smith with a perfect punch from which he never fully recovered from. A very impressive win for Groves. I bet James Degale wasn't happy.
George Groves makes short work of Paul Smith, catching him with a flush punch to the jaw line that sent him reeling to the canvas. Smith showed heart by getting up, but Groves landed a glancing shot to the head of the already wobbled Smith and the fight was called to a halt in the second round. Paul Smith had an excellent first round. He was catching Groves with some very good counter punches and it looked as if this fight would be long and quite evenly matched. In all fairness it did have the potential to be, but Groves caught Smith with a perfect punch from which he never fully recovered from. A very impressive win for Groves. I bet James Degale wasn't happy.
Smith caused a few problems early on. Photo Credit: JRfotography
Groves see's the opening. Photo Credit: JRfotography
George Groves lands the perfect punch. Photo Credit: JRfotography
All over: Paul Smith was unable to continue. Photo Credit: JRfotography
Early night: Groves and camp pose for pictures. Photo Credit: JRfotography
Ricky Burns Dominates Katsidis
Ricky Burns Dominates Katsidis
Ricky Burns takes the scalp of of another top class, world rated fighter. Although some of the rounds were tight, Ricky Burns sealed a convincing victory over the tough, all action Aussie warrior.
Credit goes to Katsidis, he always comes to fight and this match was no exception. He had Burns rocked a number of times but Burns showed that he can take punches from a hard hitter and still come back fighting. Anyone fighting Katsidis will have problems, mainly because of his mauling, in your face style, he really gives his opponents no room to move or set themselves.
Skys the limit for Burns right now. He has been under rated by many people, and hopefully his win over Katsidis should make people sit up and take notice. He can mix in world class there's no doubt about it. And I must say, listening to how grounded he is in his interviews I really wish him all the best, it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. It's hard not to like him.
This win will now see Ricky Burns get the chance to face some of the best fighters in the world at his weight class. The name Marquez has been mentioned. Marquez will be one hell of a mountain to climb. Marquez's skill level is right up there with Paquiao. And even now, with Marquez being a veteran, he is still very very skilled. He still completely lives for boxing and hasn't lost much of his skill or sharpness due to always staying super disciplined. But saying that, I believe Ricky Burns could be catching Marquez at the right time, if they do end up fighting.
Ricky Burns takes the scalp of of another top class, world rated fighter. Although some of the rounds were tight, Ricky Burns sealed a convincing victory over the tough, all action Aussie warrior.
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| Ricky Burns lands a left hook. Photo Credit: JRfotography |
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| Burns used the jab well against Katsidis. Photo Credit: JRfotography |
Credit goes to Katsidis, he always comes to fight and this match was no exception. He had Burns rocked a number of times but Burns showed that he can take punches from a hard hitter and still come back fighting. Anyone fighting Katsidis will have problems, mainly because of his mauling, in your face style, he really gives his opponents no room to move or set themselves.
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| Relentless: Katsidis on the attack. Photo Credit: JRfotography |
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| Good chin: Ricky Burns withstands the power. Photo Credit: JRfotography |
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| Worthy Champion: Victorious once again. Photo Credit: JRfotography |
Skys the limit for Burns right now. He has been under rated by many people, and hopefully his win over Katsidis should make people sit up and take notice. He can mix in world class there's no doubt about it. And I must say, listening to how grounded he is in his interviews I really wish him all the best, it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. It's hard not to like him.
This win will now see Ricky Burns get the chance to face some of the best fighters in the world at his weight class. The name Marquez has been mentioned. Marquez will be one hell of a mountain to climb. Marquez's skill level is right up there with Paquiao. And even now, with Marquez being a veteran, he is still very very skilled. He still completely lives for boxing and hasn't lost much of his skill or sharpness due to always staying super disciplined. But saying that, I believe Ricky Burns could be catching Marquez at the right time, if they do end up fighting.
James Toney Vs Lebedev Weigh In
James Toney Vs Denis Lebedev Weigh In
James "Lights Out" Toney is looking to cause an upset this weekend. The seasoned veteran will take on Denis Lebedev in Russia. Lebedev is very tough and durable with decent boxing skills. But James Toney still has some of the slick skills he had from his younger days. Questions marks are there because of how old Toney now is, but he looks in the best shape he's been in for quite some time for this fight so don't count him out. James Toney in shape is a tough nights work for anyone his own size. Tough one to call..Lebedev on points.
James Toney Vs Denis Lebedev Weigh In
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James "Lights Out" Toney is looking to cause an upset this weekend. The seasoned veteran will take on Denis Lebedev in Russia. Lebedev is very tough and durable with decent boxing skills. But James Toney still has some of the slick skills he had from his younger days. Questions marks are there because of how old Toney now is, but he looks in the best shape he's been in for quite some time for this fight so don't count him out. James Toney in shape is a tough nights work for anyone his own size. Tough one to call..Lebedev on points.
James Toney Vs Denis Lebedev Weigh In
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UFC 137: BJ Penn Talks Nick Diaz
UFC 137: BJ Penn Talks Nick Diaz
BJ Penn will fight Nick Diaz tonight. This will most probably be BJ Penns last fight before he retires from the sport. It's a true 50/50 fight. Both fighters are very experienced but BJ Penn has the advantage on the ground. If they stand toe to toe it should be very interesting. Again though, BJ Penn has the striking advantage, specially with Diaz having so much scar tissue around his eyes. He is very prone to getting cut. On the plus side for Diaz he really does come to fight, and also has much better stamina then BJ Penn late in fights.
BJ Penn will fight Nick Diaz tonight. This will most probably be BJ Penns last fight before he retires from the sport. It's a true 50/50 fight. Both fighters are very experienced but BJ Penn has the advantage on the ground. If they stand toe to toe it should be very interesting. Again though, BJ Penn has the striking advantage, specially with Diaz having so much scar tissue around his eyes. He is very prone to getting cut. On the plus side for Diaz he really does come to fight, and also has much better stamina then BJ Penn late in fights.
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Nathan Cleverly Vs Tony Bellew Weigh-In
Nathan Cleverly Vs Tony Bellew Weigh-In
The build up to this fight has been pretty intense. It's almost kicked off between the pair on a few ocassions. But at last, all the talking is now over and it's time to put all the talking to one side and settle it properly. The only thing that really matters is who performs on the night. The fight is taking place in Liverpool, Bellews back garden, so Bellew does have the advantage as far as support goes. But Cleverly should win this fight. Both have the potential to become good fighters down the line, and both have their strengths and weaknesses. Cleverly is too eager for a tear up but is very durable, and Bellew is quite chinny but can bang a bit, so anything can happen here. Both have a point to prove so this one will be exciting while it lasts. The WBO title is on the line.
Nathan Cleverly Vs Tony Bellew Weigh-In
The build up to this fight has been pretty intense. It's almost kicked off between the pair on a few ocassions. But at last, all the talking is now over and it's time to put all the talking to one side and settle it properly. The only thing that really matters is who performs on the night. The fight is taking place in Liverpool, Bellews back garden, so Bellew does have the advantage as far as support goes. But Cleverly should win this fight. Both have the potential to become good fighters down the line, and both have their strengths and weaknesses. Cleverly is too eager for a tear up but is very durable, and Bellew is quite chinny but can bang a bit, so anything can happen here. Both have a point to prove so this one will be exciting while it lasts. The WBO title is on the line.
Nathan Cleverly Vs Tony Bellew Weigh-In
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Did Floyd Mayweather Cheat?
Floyd Mayweather Beats Ortiz With A Cheap Shot - 2 Actually
First off, I thought Floyd Mayweather looked really good last night, and it was clear that he would be the one most likely to win the fight the way it was going. But this is boxing and nothing is set in stone, so we are left to wonder at what might have happened if the fight would of made it to the later rounds.
Clearly, when the end to fight came there was confusion. The referee did not make it clear whether it was OK for the fighting to continue. It looked to me like it wasn't, and Ortiz was waiting for the referee to give instructions. Floyd Mayweather took full advantage of the confusion and had two free shots at Victor Ortiz when his hands were down. Ortiz didn't even see the punches coming which makes it even worse. Very unsportsman like by Floyd. I actually thought that Floyd was going to be disqualified, but it was classed as a knock out.
In a way, Victor Ortiz shouldn't have been so apologetic. He apologised twice already, and on the third time he got knocked out. Floyd wasn't in the wrong as far as the rules are concerned, but that was a terrible thing to do. Floyd was angry because of being head butted, but Ortiz got a point deducted, so he had been penalised. Boxings dangerous enough without things like this. I remember one incident like this where a boxer went to touch gloves, but his opponent hit him and the guy actually died.
This fight proved nothing. We already knew that Floyd has excellent defense and is one of the best boxers out there. Most boxers could knock out there opponents with free shots to the face like that. But hey, protect yourself at all times..I would of loved to have seen what would have happened if this incident would of been the other way round!
First off, I thought Floyd Mayweather looked really good last night, and it was clear that he would be the one most likely to win the fight the way it was going. But this is boxing and nothing is set in stone, so we are left to wonder at what might have happened if the fight would of made it to the later rounds.
Clearly, when the end to fight came there was confusion. The referee did not make it clear whether it was OK for the fighting to continue. It looked to me like it wasn't, and Ortiz was waiting for the referee to give instructions. Floyd Mayweather took full advantage of the confusion and had two free shots at Victor Ortiz when his hands were down. Ortiz didn't even see the punches coming which makes it even worse. Very unsportsman like by Floyd. I actually thought that Floyd was going to be disqualified, but it was classed as a knock out.
In a way, Victor Ortiz shouldn't have been so apologetic. He apologised twice already, and on the third time he got knocked out. Floyd wasn't in the wrong as far as the rules are concerned, but that was a terrible thing to do. Floyd was angry because of being head butted, but Ortiz got a point deducted, so he had been penalised. Boxings dangerous enough without things like this. I remember one incident like this where a boxer went to touch gloves, but his opponent hit him and the guy actually died.
This fight proved nothing. We already knew that Floyd has excellent defense and is one of the best boxers out there. Most boxers could knock out there opponents with free shots to the face like that. But hey, protect yourself at all times..I would of loved to have seen what would have happened if this incident would of been the other way round!
Vitali Klitschko Vs Adamek Weigh-In
Vitali Klitschko Vs Adamek Weigh-In
The size difference is very evident in this match up. Both fighters look in very good shape, but Vitali looks superb. Adamek is going to make a real fight of this tomorrow night, this is the chance he's been waiting for. He's fighting for the WBC title in Poland in front of 44 thousand fans. Sadly for Adamek, he is facing a man who's not only much bigger and stronger, but more importantly, much more skilled. Adamek has got a big heart and I feel that heart will be pushed to it's limits in this fight. The crowd will push Adamek that little bit further and I'm sure he'll perform well, but he's in that ring alone and Vitali is just too good, too experienced, and too mobile for Adamek. Vitali to win by stoppage. Enjoy the weigh-in.
Vitali Klitschko Vs Adamek Weigh-In
The size difference is very evident in this match up. Both fighters look in very good shape, but Vitali looks superb. Adamek is going to make a real fight of this tomorrow night, this is the chance he's been waiting for. He's fighting for the WBC title in Poland in front of 44 thousand fans. Sadly for Adamek, he is facing a man who's not only much bigger and stronger, but more importantly, much more skilled. Adamek has got a big heart and I feel that heart will be pushed to it's limits in this fight. The crowd will push Adamek that little bit further and I'm sure he'll perform well, but he's in that ring alone and Vitali is just too good, too experienced, and too mobile for Adamek. Vitali to win by stoppage. Enjoy the weigh-in.
Vitali Klitschko Vs Adamek Weigh-In
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Povetkin Vs Chagaev Weigh-In
Alexander Povetkin Vs Ruslan Chagaev Weigh-In
This should be an interesting fight. Both can bang, and the winner could go on to face Wladimir or Vitali Klitschko in the near future, so there's everything to fight for. Povetkin is trained by Teddy Atlas
, and I know there have been some issues with Povetkin's confidence and also with his progress as a fighter. Teddy Atlas
actually turned down a Klitschko fight because he thought the time wasn't right for Povetkin to step up to that level, mentally.
So this fight against a tough, seasoned fighter like Chagaev is going to be a really good test for Povetkin, and also for Teddy Atlas
. It will show if Povetkin has matured enough mentally as a fighter, and it will also be a good indicator to see whether he has what it takes to fight on the bigger stage against a live opponent. Not that he hasn't fought against some decent fighters, but Povetkins best wins so far have been a TKO victory over Chris Byrd, who was way past his prime, and a points win over Eddie Chambers. So Povetkin has a lot to prove here. Ruslan Chagaev has only lost once and that was to Wladimir Klitschko, so if Povetkin can put on a good performance here it will make people sit up and take notice.
Povetkin Vs Chagaev Weigh-In Video
This should be an interesting fight. Both can bang, and the winner could go on to face Wladimir or Vitali Klitschko in the near future, so there's everything to fight for. Povetkin is trained by Teddy Atlas
, and I know there have been some issues with Povetkin's confidence and also with his progress as a fighter. Teddy Atlas actually turned down a Klitschko fight because he thought the time wasn't right for Povetkin to step up to that level, mentally.So this fight against a tough, seasoned fighter like Chagaev is going to be a really good test for Povetkin, and also for Teddy Atlas
. It will show if Povetkin has matured enough mentally as a fighter, and it will also be a good indicator to see whether he has what it takes to fight on the bigger stage against a live opponent. Not that he hasn't fought against some decent fighters, but Povetkins best wins so far have been a TKO victory over Chris Byrd, who was way past his prime, and a points win over Eddie Chambers. So Povetkin has a lot to prove here. Ruslan Chagaev has only lost once and that was to Wladimir Klitschko, so if Povetkin can put on a good performance here it will make people sit up and take notice. Povetkin Vs Chagaev Weigh-In Video
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Vitali Klitschko Workout For Adamek
Vitali Klitschko Workout For Adamek Video
Vitali Klitschko looks ready to defend his WBC title against Adamek. Both Adamek and Vitali claim to have the perfect gameplan to beat one another. If we go on past performances we would have to say that Vitali's gameplan will most probably be the one that ends up being victorious. Adamek is very fast and has good boxing skills, but facing a fighter like Vitali, I think he will have to be at his best to just go the distance. Adamek takes far too many punches, and against the man with the highest knockout ratio that's a very dangerous chink in the armour to have. Vitali to give Adamek a serious beating.
Vitali Klitschko Workout For Adamek Video
Vitali Klitschko looks ready to defend his WBC title against Adamek. Both Adamek and Vitali claim to have the perfect gameplan to beat one another. If we go on past performances we would have to say that Vitali's gameplan will most probably be the one that ends up being victorious. Adamek is very fast and has good boxing skills, but facing a fighter like Vitali, I think he will have to be at his best to just go the distance. Adamek takes far too many punches, and against the man with the highest knockout ratio that's a very dangerous chink in the armour to have. Vitali to give Adamek a serious beating.
Vitali Klitschko Workout For Adamek Video
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David Tua Vs Monte Barrett Rematch
David Tua Vs Monte Barrett Rematch
These two fighters might not be considered as the elite heavyweights at this moment in time, but they are two very exciting, and very seasoned fighters that match up well together at this stage of their boxing careers, and both will give it their all.
If you haven't watched their first fight, It ended in a draw. Monte Barrett became the first man to ever knock David Tua down, so Tua is looking for revenge in this rematch. Will he get it? It's not likely. David Tua is a very good fighter with huge power, but his style is fairly one dimensional and predictable. All Monte Barrett has to do is keep moving and throwing out the jab and he should score an easy points win over Tua. Saying that, this fight is in Tua's home town so it might be a risky strategy for Barrett to try and get a points decision over Tua.
David Tua will have to hope that Monte Barrett tires badly later in the fight so that he gets a chance to catch up to Barrett, plant his feet, and let some huge left hooks go.
Many people thought Barrett won the first fight and Tua was lucky to scrape a draw. It wasn't a good performance by Tua, and we don't know if lack of training had anything to do with that. One things for sure, Tua has trained hard for this rematch and hopefully we should see something special from him. Tua seems quite angry at the fact that Barrett actually knocked him down, so this must have been good motivation for Tua in training and we should see a much better performance then last time.
I would love to see David Tua win this fight and go on to bigger and better things, hopefully a title shot at some point in the future. If he lived in the gym I beleive he could still be a real force to be reckoned with in the heavyweight division. Maybe not against the Klitschko's but to all the other heavyweights just under that level. But to win any of the meaningful titles means he would have to take on one of the Klitschko brothers, as they now hold all the belts. Could David Tua beat the Klitschko's, I don't think so. They are just too good at the moment, and against Tua I beleive either of the Klitschko brothers would be a similar fight as when Tua fought Lennox Lewis. He would be kept at range and picked off all night.
So where does the winner of this fight go? Monte Barrett has said he is retiring after this fight, and Tua is talking along those lines as well, so it makes you think how much Tua really wants it anymore, and how much work he's prepared to put in at 38 years old to finally win a legitimate World Heavyweight Title. Something he hasn't managed to do...Yet! Tua does have jaw breaking power, and if wins on Saturday, and keeps winning, and he does end up fighting Wladimir Klitschko, one punch is all he needs. Tua ALWAYS has that punchers chance, no matter who he's fighting.
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These two fighters might not be considered as the elite heavyweights at this moment in time, but they are two very exciting, and very seasoned fighters that match up well together at this stage of their boxing careers, and both will give it their all.
If you haven't watched their first fight, It ended in a draw. Monte Barrett became the first man to ever knock David Tua down, so Tua is looking for revenge in this rematch. Will he get it? It's not likely. David Tua is a very good fighter with huge power, but his style is fairly one dimensional and predictable. All Monte Barrett has to do is keep moving and throwing out the jab and he should score an easy points win over Tua. Saying that, this fight is in Tua's home town so it might be a risky strategy for Barrett to try and get a points decision over Tua.
David Tua will have to hope that Monte Barrett tires badly later in the fight so that he gets a chance to catch up to Barrett, plant his feet, and let some huge left hooks go.
Many people thought Barrett won the first fight and Tua was lucky to scrape a draw. It wasn't a good performance by Tua, and we don't know if lack of training had anything to do with that. One things for sure, Tua has trained hard for this rematch and hopefully we should see something special from him. Tua seems quite angry at the fact that Barrett actually knocked him down, so this must have been good motivation for Tua in training and we should see a much better performance then last time.
I would love to see David Tua win this fight and go on to bigger and better things, hopefully a title shot at some point in the future. If he lived in the gym I beleive he could still be a real force to be reckoned with in the heavyweight division. Maybe not against the Klitschko's but to all the other heavyweights just under that level. But to win any of the meaningful titles means he would have to take on one of the Klitschko brothers, as they now hold all the belts. Could David Tua beat the Klitschko's, I don't think so. They are just too good at the moment, and against Tua I beleive either of the Klitschko brothers would be a similar fight as when Tua fought Lennox Lewis. He would be kept at range and picked off all night.
So where does the winner of this fight go? Monte Barrett has said he is retiring after this fight, and Tua is talking along those lines as well, so it makes you think how much Tua really wants it anymore, and how much work he's prepared to put in at 38 years old to finally win a legitimate World Heavyweight Title. Something he hasn't managed to do...Yet! Tua does have jaw breaking power, and if wins on Saturday, and keeps winning, and he does end up fighting Wladimir Klitschko, one punch is all he needs. Tua ALWAYS has that punchers chance, no matter who he's fighting.
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Dan Henderson Knocks Out Fedor
Dan Henderson Knocks Out Fedor Emelianenko
The end came 4 minutes into the very first round. Fedor started fast, trying to take Hendo out with punches but Henderson was ready and responded well with his own barrage of powerful shots that wobbled Fedor and made him back up. Dan Henderson looked to be getting the better of Fedor in almost every exchange of punches. The knock out happened when Fedor caught Henderson with some glancing punches and followed him forward while still throwing shots, making him fall to the floor.
As Fedor started to work the ground and pound he did not have full control of Hendo's hips and Hendo was able to turn and grab Fedor from behind. In this position, with both fighters on their hands and knees, Hendo landed a huge uppercut from behind which made Fedor just fold, hitting his face off the floor. Hendo followed up with some huge punches to the back of Fedors head and the fight was called to a halt.
In my opinion, Fedor was not knocked out, he was just hit with a punch that he did not see coming at all. It did not look at any point like Fedor was asleep so to speak. But he did go limp for a second or two, he was hurt, and that was enough for the referee to stop the fight. Good win for Dan Henderson and possible retirement for Fedor.
The end came 4 minutes into the very first round. Fedor started fast, trying to take Hendo out with punches but Henderson was ready and responded well with his own barrage of powerful shots that wobbled Fedor and made him back up. Dan Henderson looked to be getting the better of Fedor in almost every exchange of punches. The knock out happened when Fedor caught Henderson with some glancing punches and followed him forward while still throwing shots, making him fall to the floor.
As Fedor started to work the ground and pound he did not have full control of Hendo's hips and Hendo was able to turn and grab Fedor from behind. In this position, with both fighters on their hands and knees, Hendo landed a huge uppercut from behind which made Fedor just fold, hitting his face off the floor. Hendo followed up with some huge punches to the back of Fedors head and the fight was called to a halt.
In my opinion, Fedor was not knocked out, he was just hit with a punch that he did not see coming at all. It did not look at any point like Fedor was asleep so to speak. But he did go limp for a second or two, he was hurt, and that was enough for the referee to stop the fight. Good win for Dan Henderson and possible retirement for Fedor.
Dan Henderson Interview For Fedor
Dan Henderson Interview For Fedor
Quick interview with StrikeForce Light Heavyweight Champion Dan Henderson regarding his much anticipated fight against Fedor Emelianenko on July 30th in Chicago.
Dan Henderson Interview For Fedor Emelianenko
Quick interview with StrikeForce Light Heavyweight Champion Dan Henderson regarding his much anticipated fight against Fedor Emelianenko on July 30th in Chicago.
Dan Henderson Interview For Fedor Emelianenko
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Tyson Fury Interview For Chisora Fight
Tyson Fury Interview For Chisora Fight
Tyson Fury Beats Dereck Chisora On Points
Tyson Fury will fight Dereck Chisora this weekend, and has yet again said in an interview that if he loses, or even has a close fight with Chisora, he will retire from boxing. Other then David Price and David Haye, I'd say that Fury and Chisora are the best heavyweight propects in Britain right now. Whoever wins out of these two on Saturday night could become Wladimir Klitschko's next opponent. So everything is at stake here.
This fight has the potential to be a real brawl. A lot has been said between the two in the build up, and at one point Tyson Fury went out on a horse and cart looking for Chisora around London lol. Dereck Chisora has also refused to turn up at some of the press conferences, maybe he just wants to do his talking in the ring, or maybe he is a little concerned about Fury as an opponent. Could Tyson Furys confidence have Chisora a bit shook up..We will find out on Saturday night. Don't miss the fight. It's being aired in the USA and Canada, and it's on terrestrial television in the UK. Channel Five to be exact.
I think fitness is the key in this fight. Both tire badly in the later rounds, but Chisora seems more able to stay busy and keep swinging even when tired. Chisora to win by decision.
Tyson Fury Interview Before The Chisora Fight
Tyson Fury Beats Dereck Chisora On Points
Tyson Fury will fight Dereck Chisora this weekend, and has yet again said in an interview that if he loses, or even has a close fight with Chisora, he will retire from boxing. Other then David Price and David Haye, I'd say that Fury and Chisora are the best heavyweight propects in Britain right now. Whoever wins out of these two on Saturday night could become Wladimir Klitschko's next opponent. So everything is at stake here.
This fight has the potential to be a real brawl. A lot has been said between the two in the build up, and at one point Tyson Fury went out on a horse and cart looking for Chisora around London lol. Dereck Chisora has also refused to turn up at some of the press conferences, maybe he just wants to do his talking in the ring, or maybe he is a little concerned about Fury as an opponent. Could Tyson Furys confidence have Chisora a bit shook up..We will find out on Saturday night. Don't miss the fight. It's being aired in the USA and Canada, and it's on terrestrial television in the UK. Channel Five to be exact.
I think fitness is the key in this fight. Both tire badly in the later rounds, but Chisora seems more able to stay busy and keep swinging even when tired. Chisora to win by decision.
Tyson Fury Interview Before The Chisora Fight
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UFC 135 Rampage Jackson Vs Jon Jones
UFC 135: Rampage Jackson Vs Jon Jones Conference Highlights
Here are some highlights from the Rampage Jackson Vs Jon Jones press conference. The pair will meet at UFC 135, and both are confident of victory. Anything can happen in this game and a lot of the pressure is on Jon Jones with him being the champion etc. But, I think Jones will be too much for Rampage at this stage of his career.
Rampage Jackson Vs Jon Jones Conference Highlights Video
Here are some highlights from the Rampage Jackson Vs Jon Jones press conference. The pair will meet at UFC 135, and both are confident of victory. Anything can happen in this game and a lot of the pressure is on Jon Jones with him being the champion etc. But, I think Jones will be too much for Rampage at this stage of his career.
Rampage Jackson Vs Jon Jones Conference Highlights Video
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UFC 133 Dana White On Ortiz Vs Evans
UFC 133: Dana White on Tito Ortiz Vs Rashad Evans
For those that don't know, Tito Ortiz has stepped up and will fight Rashad Evans at UFC 133. It was going to be Lyoto Machida Vs Rashad Evans but there were disagreements about the size of the pay check. Here's what Dana White had to say about the situation.
For those that don't know, Tito Ortiz has stepped up and will fight Rashad Evans at UFC 133. It was going to be Lyoto Machida Vs Rashad Evans but there were disagreements about the size of the pay check. Here's what Dana White had to say about the situation.
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British Fight Night Saturday 16th July
British Fight Night Saturday 16th July 2011
There is a great night of boxing taking place on Saturday 16th July at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, UK. Most of the fights are very evenly matched, and the one that isn't (Gavin Vs Woodhouse) is a grudge match. All these fights have the potential to be very explosive. Don't miss it!
Main fights on the card:
Frankie Gavin v Curtis Woodhouse
Tony Bellew v Ovil McKenzie
John Murray v Kevin Mitchell
Ricky Burns v Nicky Cook
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There is a great night of boxing taking place on Saturday 16th July at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, UK. Most of the fights are very evenly matched, and the one that isn't (Gavin Vs Woodhouse) is a grudge match. All these fights have the potential to be very explosive. Don't miss it!
Main fights on the card:
Frankie Gavin v Curtis Woodhouse
Tony Bellew v Ovil McKenzie
John Murray v Kevin Mitchell
Ricky Burns v Nicky Cook
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Victor Ortiz Vs Floyd Mayweather
Victor Ortiz Vs Floyd Mayweather
Is Floyd Mayweather risking losing his unbeaten record due to being so inactive? He keeps retiring, then coming back, beating a top fighter then retiring again. I do consider Floyd Mayweather as the pound for pound number 1. Yes, I do believe he would beat Manny Pacquiao, but this type of inactivity will affect anyone, even Floyd Mayweather. Specially when he's coming back and fighting top opposition in his return fight to the ring. Sooner or later these breaks from boxing will catch up with him. Will it be this time out against Victor Ortiz? Anything is possible.
Floyd Mayweather see's Victor Ortiz as an open invitation for his trademark punch, the straight right hand. Hopefully, Ortiz and his team will work on this weakness that Floyd's looking to exploit and give Floyd something to think about on fight night. Victor Ortiz has got very good power for the weight, and he's also got very good boxing skills. So he is not to be written off in this fight, and I actually give him a real chance against Mayweather.
Even Mayweather haters concede that he is a seriously skilled boxer, anyone would be crazy to try and dispute that. However, with all these lay offs, and with all the drama in his personal life, run in's with the Police, family fall outs etc, I think it's safe to say that Floyd's mind is not fully focused 100% on boxing and this could be a risky time for him to take a fight against someone like Ortiz, who is on top of his game at the moment. Ortiz has stayed active and he's been fighting good fighters.
The only draw back for Ortiz is that he does get hit a little too much and tends to stand in front of his opponent a lot more as fights go into the second half. But I expect a super motivated Ortiz for this fight, just like the possessed, unstoppable machine we seen against Andre Berto. I'm 100% sure that Ortiz feels he has something prove in this fight, he will not give up his WBC title easy. Floyd has been talking about a superfight with Manny Pacquiao after this fight, talk that Victor Ortiz see's as disrespectful, like Floyd's already beat Ortiz. Floyd Mayweather is the favorite to win this fight, and rightly so, but if Ortiz loses, he will no doubt go out on his shield.
Prediction: I'm going to take a risk in this fight, people never thought Ortiz would beat Berto and he did. I see Ortiz taking loads of punishment in this fight, but at some point he will make Floyd do the chicken dance. Victor Ortiz to shock the world and become the first man to actually knock Floyd Mayweather out.
Is Floyd Mayweather risking losing his unbeaten record due to being so inactive? He keeps retiring, then coming back, beating a top fighter then retiring again. I do consider Floyd Mayweather as the pound for pound number 1. Yes, I do believe he would beat Manny Pacquiao, but this type of inactivity will affect anyone, even Floyd Mayweather. Specially when he's coming back and fighting top opposition in his return fight to the ring. Sooner or later these breaks from boxing will catch up with him. Will it be this time out against Victor Ortiz? Anything is possible.
Floyd Mayweather see's Victor Ortiz as an open invitation for his trademark punch, the straight right hand. Hopefully, Ortiz and his team will work on this weakness that Floyd's looking to exploit and give Floyd something to think about on fight night. Victor Ortiz has got very good power for the weight, and he's also got very good boxing skills. So he is not to be written off in this fight, and I actually give him a real chance against Mayweather.
Even Mayweather haters concede that he is a seriously skilled boxer, anyone would be crazy to try and dispute that. However, with all these lay offs, and with all the drama in his personal life, run in's with the Police, family fall outs etc, I think it's safe to say that Floyd's mind is not fully focused 100% on boxing and this could be a risky time for him to take a fight against someone like Ortiz, who is on top of his game at the moment. Ortiz has stayed active and he's been fighting good fighters.
The only draw back for Ortiz is that he does get hit a little too much and tends to stand in front of his opponent a lot more as fights go into the second half. But I expect a super motivated Ortiz for this fight, just like the possessed, unstoppable machine we seen against Andre Berto. I'm 100% sure that Ortiz feels he has something prove in this fight, he will not give up his WBC title easy. Floyd has been talking about a superfight with Manny Pacquiao after this fight, talk that Victor Ortiz see's as disrespectful, like Floyd's already beat Ortiz. Floyd Mayweather is the favorite to win this fight, and rightly so, but if Ortiz loses, he will no doubt go out on his shield.
Prediction: I'm going to take a risk in this fight, people never thought Ortiz would beat Berto and he did. I see Ortiz taking loads of punishment in this fight, but at some point he will make Floyd do the chicken dance. Victor Ortiz to shock the world and become the first man to actually knock Floyd Mayweather out.
David Haye Vs Klitschko Weigh-In
David Haye Vs Wladimir Klitschko Weigh-In
Wladimir Klitschko Beats David Haye On Points
David Haye weighed in @ 212 3/4 Lbs, which is just over 15 Stone. David Haye has gone for speed weighing in at such a light weight. Saying that, Haye isn't a big heavyweight anyway, so he's most probably at his perfect fighting weight at around 15 Stone.
Wladimir Klitschko weighed in @ 242.5 Lbs (over 17 Stone). This is a huge weight advantage to have. David Haye will have to try and avoid any clinches / holding because doing so with such a heavier man in Wladimir will completely sap Haye's energy. Both men look lean and ready for action. Neither wanted to look away at the staredown. This should be an explosive fight, don't miss it!
David Haye Vs Wladimir Klitschko Weigh-In Video
Wladimir Klitschko Beats David Haye On Points
David Haye weighed in @ 212 3/4 Lbs, which is just over 15 Stone. David Haye has gone for speed weighing in at such a light weight. Saying that, Haye isn't a big heavyweight anyway, so he's most probably at his perfect fighting weight at around 15 Stone.
Wladimir Klitschko weighed in @ 242.5 Lbs (over 17 Stone). This is a huge weight advantage to have. David Haye will have to try and avoid any clinches / holding because doing so with such a heavier man in Wladimir will completely sap Haye's energy. Both men look lean and ready for action. Neither wanted to look away at the staredown. This should be an explosive fight, don't miss it!
David Haye Vs Wladimir Klitschko Weigh-In Video
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Wlad Klitschko Open Workout For Haye
Wladimir Klitschko Open Workout For Haye
Wladimir Klitschko done more of a workout then David Haye, maybe this is because he's basically in his back yard and feels he has to put in a bit more effort for the people that have came out to watch him at the open workout. It's clear that David Haye just want's to fight now, where as Wladimir is still happy to talk and go through the motions. At one point (I don't think it was caught on camera) Wladimir asked Haye to stick around and watch his workout, but Haye just left the building!
Wladimir Klitschko Open Workout For David Haye
Wladimir Klitschko done more of a workout then David Haye, maybe this is because he's basically in his back yard and feels he has to put in a bit more effort for the people that have came out to watch him at the open workout. It's clear that David Haye just want's to fight now, where as Wladimir is still happy to talk and go through the motions. At one point (I don't think it was caught on camera) Wladimir asked Haye to stick around and watch his workout, but Haye just left the building!
Wladimir Klitschko Open Workout For David Haye
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David Haye Open Workout For Klitschko
David Haye Open Workout For Klitschko
David Haye didn't do much in the open workout, except some moving around the ring and some shadow boxing. He actually threw just one punch on the pads, the overhand left. Could David Haye switch to a Southpaw fighting stance for this fight? I don't think so. The Haye camp are just trying to confuse Wladimir so to not give anything anyway.
David Haye Open Workout For Wladimir Klitschko
David Haye didn't do much in the open workout, except some moving around the ring and some shadow boxing. He actually threw just one punch on the pads, the overhand left. Could David Haye switch to a Southpaw fighting stance for this fight? I don't think so. The Haye camp are just trying to confuse Wladimir so to not give anything anyway.
David Haye Open Workout For Wladimir Klitschko
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David Haye Vs Wladimir Klitschko Fight
David Haye Vs Wladimir Klitschko Fight
"Unlike all the fat little American puddings who come over here just to get a cheque and get beat, Wladimir has got to face a faster, harder-punching, hungry, fit athlete in his prime."
These were David Haye's words on his opponent, Wladimir Klitschko.
Will Haye be able to back up his big-talk when he squares off against the man who, along with his big brother, has pretty much owned the heavy weight division for the past six years? Despite how you feel about the heavyweight division's quality this past ten years, it still takes a pretty harsh outlook to deny Wladimir Klitschko his dues.
"This was once one of the great prizes in sport, Klitschko has killed that. I hold him responsible for the huge fall off in interest in the heavyweight division. He has bored us for years. I even hate his voice, which is like Borat." With statements like these, and many, many more, it's clear Haye doesn't think so.
Haye has always had a big mouth, yet he's always had that big right hand to back it up, but there are some who feel he's taking things too far this time. Yes, of course, he's talking things up, selling the fight - that's what boxers do. But while sometimes comical, his loutish, crass tactics are in stark contrast to Mr Klitschko's well spoken, articulate responses: "when he says that I have only fought bums he is disrespecting his 49 fellow professionals who I knocked out, as well as me."
Even if Haye wins, will he be able to wash all the bad blood off? Is this kind of thing good for the sport? Then again, if you consider Haye's imminent retirement (stop that sniggering) it may not matter that much to him. But if he loses, he won't be able to see for all the egg on his face. Haye has talked himself into a corner, but maybe this is what he wants.
Haye has speed and power, something that his opponent has struggled against before. South African slugger, Corrie Sanders, was able to show what a smaller, determined man with heavy hands could do to Wladimir. Back in 2003 Sanders was able to take the WBO belt away from him with a barrage of short, powerful punches that rocked the big Ukrainians' world, dropping him four times. Haye is certainly capable of delivering such power - maybe even more - to Klitschko's chin.
Then again, some think Wladimir Klitschko was arrogant and complacent against Sanders, not taking him seriously; inexcusable, yes, but not something he's done since and certainly not a trick he'll be repeating when he faces down Haye come July 2nd.
One thing Wladimir Klitschko isn't is stupid, and you can be certain he's done his homework, training hard preparing for his smaller and faster opponent. He'll be aiming to keep that iron jab of his pumping into Haye's face as often as possible, and with that big right hand cocked and ready to land. If Wladimir can effectively balance these two big weapons, he could certainly bring Haye down.
Regardless of the hype, I have a feeling we are going to experience a thrilling fight this Saturday, and I for one, won't be missing it.
"Unlike all the fat little American puddings who come over here just to get a cheque and get beat, Wladimir has got to face a faster, harder-punching, hungry, fit athlete in his prime."
These were David Haye's words on his opponent, Wladimir Klitschko.
Will Haye be able to back up his big-talk when he squares off against the man who, along with his big brother, has pretty much owned the heavy weight division for the past six years? Despite how you feel about the heavyweight division's quality this past ten years, it still takes a pretty harsh outlook to deny Wladimir Klitschko his dues.
"This was once one of the great prizes in sport, Klitschko has killed that. I hold him responsible for the huge fall off in interest in the heavyweight division. He has bored us for years. I even hate his voice, which is like Borat." With statements like these, and many, many more, it's clear Haye doesn't think so.
Haye has always had a big mouth, yet he's always had that big right hand to back it up, but there are some who feel he's taking things too far this time. Yes, of course, he's talking things up, selling the fight - that's what boxers do. But while sometimes comical, his loutish, crass tactics are in stark contrast to Mr Klitschko's well spoken, articulate responses: "when he says that I have only fought bums he is disrespecting his 49 fellow professionals who I knocked out, as well as me."
Even if Haye wins, will he be able to wash all the bad blood off? Is this kind of thing good for the sport? Then again, if you consider Haye's imminent retirement (stop that sniggering) it may not matter that much to him. But if he loses, he won't be able to see for all the egg on his face. Haye has talked himself into a corner, but maybe this is what he wants.
Haye has speed and power, something that his opponent has struggled against before. South African slugger, Corrie Sanders, was able to show what a smaller, determined man with heavy hands could do to Wladimir. Back in 2003 Sanders was able to take the WBO belt away from him with a barrage of short, powerful punches that rocked the big Ukrainians' world, dropping him four times. Haye is certainly capable of delivering such power - maybe even more - to Klitschko's chin.
Then again, some think Wladimir Klitschko was arrogant and complacent against Sanders, not taking him seriously; inexcusable, yes, but not something he's done since and certainly not a trick he'll be repeating when he faces down Haye come July 2nd.
One thing Wladimir Klitschko isn't is stupid, and you can be certain he's done his homework, training hard preparing for his smaller and faster opponent. He'll be aiming to keep that iron jab of his pumping into Haye's face as often as possible, and with that big right hand cocked and ready to land. If Wladimir can effectively balance these two big weapons, he could certainly bring Haye down.
Regardless of the hype, I have a feeling we are going to experience a thrilling fight this Saturday, and I for one, won't be missing it.
Klitschko V Haye Staredown And Scuffles
Wladimir Klitschko Vs David Haye Staredown And Scuffles Video
As if the build up to this fight wasn't exciting enough already. Things are really starting to boil over now the more nearer the fight between Wladimir Klitschko and David Haye is becoming. This was the stare down after the final press conference. Both fighters look very confident.
Wladimir wrote the number 50 on his hand and pointed it at David Haye, as if to say that David Haye will be his 50th knockout. David Haye was saying things to Wladimir but there was too much going on around the fighters to actually hear what he was saying. Vitali Klitschko was also in attendance to support Wladimir. The scuffle seems to have happened because someone from Germany or America associated with the fight tried to move David Haye in order to end the stare down. Expect fireworks at the weigh in!
Wladimir Klitschko Vs David Haye Staredown
As if the build up to this fight wasn't exciting enough already. Things are really starting to boil over now the more nearer the fight between Wladimir Klitschko and David Haye is becoming. This was the stare down after the final press conference. Both fighters look very confident.
Wladimir wrote the number 50 on his hand and pointed it at David Haye, as if to say that David Haye will be his 50th knockout. David Haye was saying things to Wladimir but there was too much going on around the fighters to actually hear what he was saying. Vitali Klitschko was also in attendance to support Wladimir. The scuffle seems to have happened because someone from Germany or America associated with the fight tried to move David Haye in order to end the stare down. Expect fireworks at the weigh in!
Wladimir Klitschko Vs David Haye Staredown
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Matthew Macklin Open Workout For Sturm
Matthew Macklin Open Workout For Sturm
Matthew Macklin is a huge underdog in this fight. Here he is with his coach, Joe Gallagher doing some pad work for the open workout session. Macklin looks strong on the pads, but will the step up in class be too much for him. We'll find out soon enough. I hope Macklin does the business.
Matthew Macklin Open Workout For Felix Sturm
Matthew Macklin is a huge underdog in this fight. Here he is with his coach, Joe Gallagher doing some pad work for the open workout session. Macklin looks strong on the pads, but will the step up in class be too much for him. We'll find out soon enough. I hope Macklin does the business.
Matthew Macklin Open Workout For Felix Sturm
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Felix Sturm Open Workout For Macklin
Felix Sturm Open Workout For Macklin
Defending WBA Middleweight Champion Felix Sturm will be making his 10th defense of the title tonight in Germany against Matthew Macklin from the UK. This is a tough fight for Macklin, Sturm is a very solid, very experienced fighter who has mixed at world level for a very long time. Macklin will have to be at his best to take the title away from Sturm in Germany tonight.
Here is Felix Sturm going through the motions in his open workout before the fight. It should be a very interesting match up, mainly because Matthew Macklin is going to have to go for the knockout.
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Defending WBA Middleweight Champion Felix Sturm will be making his 10th defense of the title tonight in Germany against Matthew Macklin from the UK. This is a tough fight for Macklin, Sturm is a very solid, very experienced fighter who has mixed at world level for a very long time. Macklin will have to be at his best to take the title away from Sturm in Germany tonight.
Here is Felix Sturm going through the motions in his open workout before the fight. It should be a very interesting match up, mainly because Matthew Macklin is going to have to go for the knockout.
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David Haye Behind The Scenes Training
David Haye Behind The Scenes Training
Here is a quick sneek peek at some of the training that David Haye was doing at his gym in Vauxhall, London for the Wladimir Klitschko fight. David Haye has stated that all sparring has been stopped early because he's done enough and he's ready for the fight. But that's almost unheard of, to stop sparring with 18 days to go before the fight. Specially for such a career defining fight. The David Haye camp are certainly trying to play mind games on Wladimir Klitschko by saying that. They want Wladimir to think that Haye's not really doing much.
Can David Haye pull off the upset? He's certainly talking a good fight. One thing I will say about Haye, he does talk a lot but he has always backed it up in the ring. With only one loss on his record and with the punch power and speed that Haye brings to the table, he's definitely got a chance in this fight.
David Haye Training Video
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Here is a quick sneek peek at some of the training that David Haye was doing at his gym in Vauxhall, London for the Wladimir Klitschko fight. David Haye has stated that all sparring has been stopped early because he's done enough and he's ready for the fight. But that's almost unheard of, to stop sparring with 18 days to go before the fight. Specially for such a career defining fight. The David Haye camp are certainly trying to play mind games on Wladimir Klitschko by saying that. They want Wladimir to think that Haye's not really doing much.
Can David Haye pull off the upset? He's certainly talking a good fight. One thing I will say about Haye, he does talk a lot but he has always backed it up in the ring. With only one loss on his record and with the punch power and speed that Haye brings to the table, he's definitely got a chance in this fight.
David Haye Training Video
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Fedor Emelianenko Vs Dan Henderson
Fedor Emelianenko Vs Dan Henderson
Fedor Emelianenko makes his return to the octagon on July 30th at the Sears Center in Chicago against the current StrikeForce Light Heavyweight Champion Dan Henderson. Nobody can accuse Fedor of picking an easy opponent for his return to the octagon after two losses in a row. A warm up fight does not seem like a bad idea, and would be acceptable to most people, fans and fighters alike. When a fighter is coming off back to back losses, sometimes they need to have an easy nights work just to have a confidence builder. That's not Fedor's style, he has been competing at the highest level for so long against the elite MMA fighters that he would not have it any other way. Fedor needs a challenge in order to keep himself interested and hungry enough to continue fighting. If he can't compete at the highest level any longer I believe he would rather retire, and I must say I would rather that as well.
I would not like Fedor to follow the same path as Mike Tyson, who fought on way past his prime, and as a result he got beaten by fighters that wouldn't of touched him in his prime. I would hate to see Fedor go down that same path, stay in the game past his prime and become a journey man, has been, or gate keeper, whatever you want to call it. Fedor Emelianenko is too smart for that, and I believe if he loses this fight against Dan Henderson he will seriously consider quitting MMA for good. Either that or he will have one more go.
Maybe I'm getting ahead of myself. Fedor hasn't lost yet and I actually believe he stands a great chance of beating Dan Henderson on July 30th. Fedor has been training in the Netherlands, Holland, working on his striking with some of the best Thai / Kick Boxing coaches in the world, so he is taking this fight extremely seriously. Fedor has felt the need to change some of his training methods, evolve if you like. This could be what he needed to do, let's see if this change pays off on fight night.
Both of these fighters are big hitters. Henderson has one punch knockout power so it would be wise for Fedor to take this fight to the ground. But Fedor loves to bang and has one punch knockout power also, so I see him standing and trading with Henderson. Will this fight come down to who has the better chin? Fedor will trade with Henderson, but if he senses he's not getting the better of Hendo, or he's taking too many big punches, Fedor will take the fight to the ground.
This is a tough come back fight for Fedor, Dan Henderson is a great fighter, highly experienced, and on a great winning streak, but I see Fedor being more suited to facing a smaller, lighter opponent compared to some of the giants he has been fighting. Dan Henderson is decent on the ground but his main asset is his striking, particularly his punch power. I think Fedor will take this fight to the ground at some point and end up submitting Dan Henderson.
Fedor Emelianenko makes his return to the octagon on July 30th at the Sears Center in Chicago against the current StrikeForce Light Heavyweight Champion Dan Henderson. Nobody can accuse Fedor of picking an easy opponent for his return to the octagon after two losses in a row. A warm up fight does not seem like a bad idea, and would be acceptable to most people, fans and fighters alike. When a fighter is coming off back to back losses, sometimes they need to have an easy nights work just to have a confidence builder. That's not Fedor's style, he has been competing at the highest level for so long against the elite MMA fighters that he would not have it any other way. Fedor needs a challenge in order to keep himself interested and hungry enough to continue fighting. If he can't compete at the highest level any longer I believe he would rather retire, and I must say I would rather that as well.
I would not like Fedor to follow the same path as Mike Tyson, who fought on way past his prime, and as a result he got beaten by fighters that wouldn't of touched him in his prime. I would hate to see Fedor go down that same path, stay in the game past his prime and become a journey man, has been, or gate keeper, whatever you want to call it. Fedor Emelianenko is too smart for that, and I believe if he loses this fight against Dan Henderson he will seriously consider quitting MMA for good. Either that or he will have one more go.
Maybe I'm getting ahead of myself. Fedor hasn't lost yet and I actually believe he stands a great chance of beating Dan Henderson on July 30th. Fedor has been training in the Netherlands, Holland, working on his striking with some of the best Thai / Kick Boxing coaches in the world, so he is taking this fight extremely seriously. Fedor has felt the need to change some of his training methods, evolve if you like. This could be what he needed to do, let's see if this change pays off on fight night.
Both of these fighters are big hitters. Henderson has one punch knockout power so it would be wise for Fedor to take this fight to the ground. But Fedor loves to bang and has one punch knockout power also, so I see him standing and trading with Henderson. Will this fight come down to who has the better chin? Fedor will trade with Henderson, but if he senses he's not getting the better of Hendo, or he's taking too many big punches, Fedor will take the fight to the ground.
This is a tough come back fight for Fedor, Dan Henderson is a great fighter, highly experienced, and on a great winning streak, but I see Fedor being more suited to facing a smaller, lighter opponent compared to some of the giants he has been fighting. Dan Henderson is decent on the ground but his main asset is his striking, particularly his punch power. I think Fedor will take this fight to the ground at some point and end up submitting Dan Henderson.
Saul Alvarez Stops Ryan Rhodes
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez Stops Ryan Rhodes
Saul Alvarez completely outclasses Ryan Rhodes in front of his home fans in Mexico, scoring a 12th round stoppage. Credit to Ryan Rhodes, he showed he has heart by hanging in there for 12 rounds because he was getting a boxing lesson in every round. He was beaten in every department, everything Rhodes tried just wasn't good enough. Rhodes wasn't throwing enough punches and he was waiting far too long.
When he did let his hands go, it was mostly one punch at a time. Rhodes stayed in punching range too long as well, making himself an easy target, standing in front of Alvarez taking 4 - 5 punch combinations. Alvarez was too fast hand and foot. Most of Alvarez's combinations were excellent, mixing his shots from head to body extremely well. Alvarez looked very impressive tonight. This was the first defense of his WBC Junior Middle Weight Title.
I actually think Matthew Hatton gave Alvarez a tougher fight.
Saul Alvarez completely outclasses Ryan Rhodes in front of his home fans in Mexico, scoring a 12th round stoppage. Credit to Ryan Rhodes, he showed he has heart by hanging in there for 12 rounds because he was getting a boxing lesson in every round. He was beaten in every department, everything Rhodes tried just wasn't good enough. Rhodes wasn't throwing enough punches and he was waiting far too long.
When he did let his hands go, it was mostly one punch at a time. Rhodes stayed in punching range too long as well, making himself an easy target, standing in front of Alvarez taking 4 - 5 punch combinations. Alvarez was too fast hand and foot. Most of Alvarez's combinations were excellent, mixing his shots from head to body extremely well. Alvarez looked very impressive tonight. This was the first defense of his WBC Junior Middle Weight Title.
I actually think Matthew Hatton gave Alvarez a tougher fight.
Alistair Overeem Beats Fabricio Werdum
Alistair Overeem Beats Fabricio Werdum On Points
A very close fight that didn't live up to it's hype. This was mainly due to the clash of styles between the two fighters. Werdum's striking was much improved, and he did land some good punches and kicks on Overeem. But Werdums main objective was to take the fight to the ground, but Overeem wasn't interested. Everytime Werdum went to the ground, either because of a failed takedown attempt, or by getting hit or thrown, Alistair Overeem just struggled free and walked away, making Werdum have to get up and fight!
At one point Werdum has begging Overeem to come to the ground but Overeem knew better then to give Werdum his best chance of winning the fight. Both fighters had some good moments but it was Alistair Overeem's supreme strength and power advantage that won him the fight. He was able to man handle Werdum and also had good control of the action when he was in Werdums guard by using his strength and weight to full effect.
A very close fight that didn't live up to it's hype. This was mainly due to the clash of styles between the two fighters. Werdum's striking was much improved, and he did land some good punches and kicks on Overeem. But Werdums main objective was to take the fight to the ground, but Overeem wasn't interested. Everytime Werdum went to the ground, either because of a failed takedown attempt, or by getting hit or thrown, Alistair Overeem just struggled free and walked away, making Werdum have to get up and fight!
At one point Werdum has begging Overeem to come to the ground but Overeem knew better then to give Werdum his best chance of winning the fight. Both fighters had some good moments but it was Alistair Overeem's supreme strength and power advantage that won him the fight. He was able to man handle Werdum and also had good control of the action when he was in Werdums guard by using his strength and weight to full effect.
Alistair Overeem Vs Fabricio Werdum
Strike Force World Grand Prix
Alistair Overeem Weighed In @ 256 - Fabricio Werdum @ 246
Will Alistair Overeem avenge the loss by Kimura (armbar) that he suffered at the hands of Fabricio Werdum at PRIDE Total Elimination Absolute in 2006. That was five years ago, and in that time Alistair Overeem has become a much more well rounded MMA fighter. He has improved immensly with his stand up, and his ground game is also very good. Overeem is without doubt one of the strongest heavyweights out there, and this helps him on the ground too. He is able to man handle most heavyweights because he is so strong. However, with his opponent Fabricio Werdum, Overeem is facing a guy who is just as big, standing around 6ft 4in, probably not as strong, but has a far superior ground game.
Fabricio Werdum is one of the most highly skilled Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu masters in MMA today. If this fight goes to the ground, which it most probably will at some point, Alistair Overeem will have to try and use his strength to bull doze his way into a dominant position, or use that strength to get out of trouble. This is easier said then done against Werdum. We all seen what he did to Fedor Emelianenko.
Prediction: This is a close fight and both fighters are on great winning streaks, but Strike Force champion Alistair Overeem has evolved so much since he lost to Werdum that it's hard to imagine him losing on this ocassion. I believe Overeem will be too strong this time round and will smash Werdum into submission with some vicious ground and pound.
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Alistair Overeem Weighed In @ 256 - Fabricio Werdum @ 246
Will Alistair Overeem avenge the loss by Kimura (armbar) that he suffered at the hands of Fabricio Werdum at PRIDE Total Elimination Absolute in 2006. That was five years ago, and in that time Alistair Overeem has become a much more well rounded MMA fighter. He has improved immensly with his stand up, and his ground game is also very good. Overeem is without doubt one of the strongest heavyweights out there, and this helps him on the ground too. He is able to man handle most heavyweights because he is so strong. However, with his opponent Fabricio Werdum, Overeem is facing a guy who is just as big, standing around 6ft 4in, probably not as strong, but has a far superior ground game.
Fabricio Werdum is one of the most highly skilled Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu masters in MMA today. If this fight goes to the ground, which it most probably will at some point, Alistair Overeem will have to try and use his strength to bull doze his way into a dominant position, or use that strength to get out of trouble. This is easier said then done against Werdum. We all seen what he did to Fedor Emelianenko.
Prediction: This is a close fight and both fighters are on great winning streaks, but Strike Force champion Alistair Overeem has evolved so much since he lost to Werdum that it's hard to imagine him losing on this ocassion. I believe Overeem will be too strong this time round and will smash Werdum into submission with some vicious ground and pound.
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Saul Alvarez Vs Ryan Rhodes
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez Vs Ryan Rhodes
Saul Alvarez Weighed in @ 153.2 - Ryan Rhodes @ 152.8
Saul Alvarez takes on his second British fighter in a row by taking on Ryan Rhodes tomorrow night. Here we have a hot prospect in Alvarez, against a battle hardend veteran in Ryan Rhodes. Both have looked vunerable in past fights in regards to punch resistance, and both have good punching power, so this is an exciting match up.
The question is, who is at world level between these two? I think Saul Alvarez is the one that has the more skill and potential as a whole, and also the one that will go on to achieve a lot in boxing. But as mentioned above, he is a fairly static fighter who stays in the pocket long enough after throwing punches to get hit himself. He does get hit. Alvarez took many punches against Matthew Hatton but luckily Matthew didn't have the power to trouble Alvarez. Ryan Rhodes does have that power, so if Alvarez gets caught with even half the amount of shots Matthew Hatton caught him with he will know he's in a real fight.
Alvarez does have home advantage in this fight, which counts for a lot when you consider that home advantage for Alvarez means 99.9% of all people in the arena are routing for an Alvarez win.
Ryan Rhodes is no joke, he is a tough test for Alvarez. Rhodes has matured like a fine wine, his early boxing career did have some set backs, but as he has gotten older and more experienced he has actually evolved and become a much more well rounded fighter. I believe Ryan Rhodes is at his best right now and if there's ever been a time when Rhodes was capable of mixing at world level and winning a world title based on skill, experience, and maturity, it's now.
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Saul Alvarez Weighed in @ 153.2 - Ryan Rhodes @ 152.8
Saul Alvarez takes on his second British fighter in a row by taking on Ryan Rhodes tomorrow night. Here we have a hot prospect in Alvarez, against a battle hardend veteran in Ryan Rhodes. Both have looked vunerable in past fights in regards to punch resistance, and both have good punching power, so this is an exciting match up.
The question is, who is at world level between these two? I think Saul Alvarez is the one that has the more skill and potential as a whole, and also the one that will go on to achieve a lot in boxing. But as mentioned above, he is a fairly static fighter who stays in the pocket long enough after throwing punches to get hit himself. He does get hit. Alvarez took many punches against Matthew Hatton but luckily Matthew didn't have the power to trouble Alvarez. Ryan Rhodes does have that power, so if Alvarez gets caught with even half the amount of shots Matthew Hatton caught him with he will know he's in a real fight.
Alvarez does have home advantage in this fight, which counts for a lot when you consider that home advantage for Alvarez means 99.9% of all people in the arena are routing for an Alvarez win.
Ryan Rhodes is no joke, he is a tough test for Alvarez. Rhodes has matured like a fine wine, his early boxing career did have some set backs, but as he has gotten older and more experienced he has actually evolved and become a much more well rounded fighter. I believe Ryan Rhodes is at his best right now and if there's ever been a time when Rhodes was capable of mixing at world level and winning a world title based on skill, experience, and maturity, it's now.
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Amir Khan Vs Zab Judah
Amir Khan Vs Zab Judah
In my opinion, this is the fight for Khan to prove to everyone that he has what it takes to really mix it up with the top boxers of his weight class. Marcos Maidana was very tough, rugged, and hard hitting, but Zab poses other threats. I know Zab Judah is no spring chicken anymore at 33 (which isn't even that old), but he is still a seriously skilled boxer. He is, skill wise, still up there with the best, including Floyd Mayweather Jr. Zab does have some losses on his record but there mostly against big punchers that walk there opponents down. Baldomir and Cotto spring to mind. Khan's style doesn't really fit that description.
A concern for Zab Judah is his stamina and will to win, which is the past has been questionable. We could see a different Zab though against Khan because he is now being trained by Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker. One of the best fighters of his generation. Pernell Whitaker trained Zab Judah for his fight against Kaizer Mabuza, and I know Mabuza isn't on Khan's level but Judah looked impressive in that fight, knocking Mabuza out in the 7th round to claim the IBF title. We could see a reinvigorated Judah against Khan, and if we do see a Zab Judah who is back to his old self, back to his best, Khan will have to be at the top of his game to stand a chance of beating Zab Judah. But can Zab get back to his best at this stage of his long and colourful career against top opposition like Amir Khan..
I think Zabs experience, southpaw style, slickness, defense, and accuracy could cause Khan some serious problems. I believe that if Floyd Mayweather Jr and Zab Judah had a rematch today it would still be points win for Mayweather, but only after a fairly close fight. Maybe this is because their styles are so similar in ways. Amir Khan and Zab Judahs style will gel very well, there both great counter punchers with very fast hands. This will be a fight that goes back and forth, the difference I believe between the two will be the will to win and stamina. Both of which I think Khan has the advantage.
Zab Judah has a tendency to fade and slow down in the champion chip rounds, and looks like he wants to be anywhere but in the ring fighting. Khan is the opposite, he has bursts of energy and determination late in fights. A concern for Zab is lately his opponents haven't been of the best caibre and he could come unstuck facing someone like Khan, who has been fighting the better opponents out of the two, and also regularly spars with Manny Pacquiao and other young fresh prospects. I fear Khan might just be a little too energetic for Judah, a little too much in his prime. Unless Judah manages to land one of his very accurate punches, then smothers Khan with some combinations, I'd say this fight is a points win or late stoppage for Amir.
I do think Khan will win this fight, but theres alway a chance that he will get caught by one of Zabs hooks or superb uppercuts. Although Khan did survive against Maidana it was still clear to see that when Khan's in trouble his boxing ability goes out the window. He was very lucky that the referee didn't stop the fight in the 10th round against Maidana, because Khan was out on his feet. Judah is a much more slicker boxer then Maidana. If Judah has worked on his stamina and is mentally in the right place, this will be Khans toughest test so far.
In my opinion, this is the fight for Khan to prove to everyone that he has what it takes to really mix it up with the top boxers of his weight class. Marcos Maidana was very tough, rugged, and hard hitting, but Zab poses other threats. I know Zab Judah is no spring chicken anymore at 33 (which isn't even that old), but he is still a seriously skilled boxer. He is, skill wise, still up there with the best, including Floyd Mayweather Jr. Zab does have some losses on his record but there mostly against big punchers that walk there opponents down. Baldomir and Cotto spring to mind. Khan's style doesn't really fit that description.
A concern for Zab Judah is his stamina and will to win, which is the past has been questionable. We could see a different Zab though against Khan because he is now being trained by Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker. One of the best fighters of his generation. Pernell Whitaker trained Zab Judah for his fight against Kaizer Mabuza, and I know Mabuza isn't on Khan's level but Judah looked impressive in that fight, knocking Mabuza out in the 7th round to claim the IBF title. We could see a reinvigorated Judah against Khan, and if we do see a Zab Judah who is back to his old self, back to his best, Khan will have to be at the top of his game to stand a chance of beating Zab Judah. But can Zab get back to his best at this stage of his long and colourful career against top opposition like Amir Khan..
I think Zabs experience, southpaw style, slickness, defense, and accuracy could cause Khan some serious problems. I believe that if Floyd Mayweather Jr and Zab Judah had a rematch today it would still be points win for Mayweather, but only after a fairly close fight. Maybe this is because their styles are so similar in ways. Amir Khan and Zab Judahs style will gel very well, there both great counter punchers with very fast hands. This will be a fight that goes back and forth, the difference I believe between the two will be the will to win and stamina. Both of which I think Khan has the advantage.
Zab Judah has a tendency to fade and slow down in the champion chip rounds, and looks like he wants to be anywhere but in the ring fighting. Khan is the opposite, he has bursts of energy and determination late in fights. A concern for Zab is lately his opponents haven't been of the best caibre and he could come unstuck facing someone like Khan, who has been fighting the better opponents out of the two, and also regularly spars with Manny Pacquiao and other young fresh prospects. I fear Khan might just be a little too energetic for Judah, a little too much in his prime. Unless Judah manages to land one of his very accurate punches, then smothers Khan with some combinations, I'd say this fight is a points win or late stoppage for Amir.
I do think Khan will win this fight, but theres alway a chance that he will get caught by one of Zabs hooks or superb uppercuts. Although Khan did survive against Maidana it was still clear to see that when Khan's in trouble his boxing ability goes out the window. He was very lucky that the referee didn't stop the fight in the 10th round against Maidana, because Khan was out on his feet. Judah is a much more slicker boxer then Maidana. If Judah has worked on his stamina and is mentally in the right place, this will be Khans toughest test so far.
Junior Dos Santos Beats Shane Carwin
Junior Dos Santos Beats Shane Carwin by Unanimous Decision
In the first half of the 1st round Shane Carwin looked good. He was trading punches with Dos Santos and seemed to be holding his own. But as the second half of first round came about Shane Carwin looked seriously gassed out. One minute he looked fine and the next he was caught with a glancing shot that sent him stumbling to the side of the cage. Santos followed up with about twenty unanswered punches. It looked like the fight was going to be stopped but Herb Dean let it continue.
At one stage while Junior Dos Santos was destroying Carwin with punches against the cage, Santos actually looked to the referee as if to say; Aren't you gonna jump in. But the referee did not stop the fight, which I think was the correct decision as Carwin was still defending himself in the way of having his head turned away from the punches and positioning his hand up in front of his face to try to block the punches. The end result of this huge barrage of punches was Shane Carwin's nose being broken and his face looking a complete bloodied mess.
The rest of the fight was quite slow paced. Carwin was trying to clear his head, and Junior Dos Santos was landing punches but being very cautious also. He knew that he was going to win the fight and didn't want to make any silly mistakes and end up getting caught by a big punch from Shane Carwin. Junior Dos Santos was taken down a few times by Carwin but managed to get back to his feet quite easily. He showed excellent strength.
Shane Carwin did land some punches, but after that first round beating he was rather spent and looked more interested in just seeing the fight through to the end instead of trying to actually win the fight. Fair play to Shane Carwin, he showed a lot of heart by not giving up, but something tells me that if Dos Santos would have pushed the action a little more instead of fighting cautious, he probably would have stopped Shane Carwin.
Junior Does Santos will now fight Cain Velasquez for the UFC Heavyweight Title.
In the first half of the 1st round Shane Carwin looked good. He was trading punches with Dos Santos and seemed to be holding his own. But as the second half of first round came about Shane Carwin looked seriously gassed out. One minute he looked fine and the next he was caught with a glancing shot that sent him stumbling to the side of the cage. Santos followed up with about twenty unanswered punches. It looked like the fight was going to be stopped but Herb Dean let it continue.
At one stage while Junior Dos Santos was destroying Carwin with punches against the cage, Santos actually looked to the referee as if to say; Aren't you gonna jump in. But the referee did not stop the fight, which I think was the correct decision as Carwin was still defending himself in the way of having his head turned away from the punches and positioning his hand up in front of his face to try to block the punches. The end result of this huge barrage of punches was Shane Carwin's nose being broken and his face looking a complete bloodied mess.
The rest of the fight was quite slow paced. Carwin was trying to clear his head, and Junior Dos Santos was landing punches but being very cautious also. He knew that he was going to win the fight and didn't want to make any silly mistakes and end up getting caught by a big punch from Shane Carwin. Junior Dos Santos was taken down a few times by Carwin but managed to get back to his feet quite easily. He showed excellent strength.
Shane Carwin did land some punches, but after that first round beating he was rather spent and looked more interested in just seeing the fight through to the end instead of trying to actually win the fight. Fair play to Shane Carwin, he showed a lot of heart by not giving up, but something tells me that if Dos Santos would have pushed the action a little more instead of fighting cautious, he probably would have stopped Shane Carwin.
Junior Does Santos will now fight Cain Velasquez for the UFC Heavyweight Title.
Jon Jones Vs Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
Jon Jones Vs Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
This match is not yet set in stone, but Jon Jones is more then likely going to defend his UFC light heavyweight title belt against Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. Very exciting match up. Both fighters are coming off decent wins, but Jon Jones's victory over Shogun Rua was much more impressive. Jon Jones is on fire at the moment and seems unstoppable. He is very talented there's no doubt about that. Is Rampage the man to put a stop to Jones winning streak. Hopefully we will find out soon.
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This match is not yet set in stone, but Jon Jones is more then likely going to defend his UFC light heavyweight title belt against Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. Very exciting match up. Both fighters are coming off decent wins, but Jon Jones's victory over Shogun Rua was much more impressive. Jon Jones is on fire at the moment and seems unstoppable. He is very talented there's no doubt about that. Is Rampage the man to put a stop to Jones winning streak. Hopefully we will find out soon.
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George St. Pierre Vs Nick Diaz UFC 137
George St. Pierre will fight Nick Diaz at UFC 137, October 29th 2011
It's been confirmed that UFC Welter Weight Champion George St. Pierre will fight StikeForce Welter Weight Champion Nick Diaz at UFC 137. This will be the first time that the current champion from the UFC will fight the champion of StrikeForce. This should be a great fight. We all know that GSP is one the best MMA fighters in the world but Nick Diaz is also right up there too. More importantly, Diaz is very experienced in all aspects of MMA, and really comes to fight, so it won't be a walkover for GSP.
It's been confirmed that UFC Welter Weight Champion George St. Pierre will fight StikeForce Welter Weight Champion Nick Diaz at UFC 137. This will be the first time that the current champion from the UFC will fight the champion of StrikeForce. This should be a great fight. We all know that GSP is one the best MMA fighters in the world but Nick Diaz is also right up there too. More importantly, Diaz is very experienced in all aspects of MMA, and really comes to fight, so it won't be a walkover for GSP.
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Carl Froch Vs Glen Johnson
Carl Froch Vs Glen Johnson
Carl Froch will be defending his WBC Super Middle Weight Title on Saturday night against Glen Johnson. The winner of this fight not only has the WBC title, but also goes through to the final of the Super Six Tournament to face Andre Ward. Glen Johnson's a very tough old workhorse fighter. He's been in with almost all the great fighters of his era, and done very well against them too. Glen Johnson is now in his early 40's but don't let that fool you. Even today, he is still fighting and beating top class fighters. He has a boxing style that is very hard to neutralise. Basically, he just keeps walking his opponent down, and sooner or later he catches up with them. It's hard for an opponent to stay away from Johnson for the whole 12 rounds. He is great at working on the inside and equally as good at mixing his punches from head to body. Johnson's overhand right is something that Carl Froch should be weary of..
Although Johnson is way past his prime and everyone expects a Carl Froch win, he still has a tough fight on his hands. Johnson is a really tough opponent, very awkward and very strong. Carl's tactics have to be right for this match. If he uses his range and movement for most of the fight he should win. But if he abandons his gameplan and trys to have a tear up with Johnson he could very well find himself in deep trouble. Not saying Carl can't go toe to toe, we have seen in previous fights that he can have a tear up with the best of them. But he doesn't need to risk fighting like that in this fight. Box clever and Froch wins on points. If Froch want's a war he plays into Johnsons hands and Froch could possibly be saying bye bye to his WBC title and a place in the super six final.
Something tells me that Carl won't be silly in this fight. He's not stupid, he knows he has to fight clever against Johnson. Should be a very interesting fight.
Carl Froch will be defending his WBC Super Middle Weight Title on Saturday night against Glen Johnson. The winner of this fight not only has the WBC title, but also goes through to the final of the Super Six Tournament to face Andre Ward. Glen Johnson's a very tough old workhorse fighter. He's been in with almost all the great fighters of his era, and done very well against them too. Glen Johnson is now in his early 40's but don't let that fool you. Even today, he is still fighting and beating top class fighters. He has a boxing style that is very hard to neutralise. Basically, he just keeps walking his opponent down, and sooner or later he catches up with them. It's hard for an opponent to stay away from Johnson for the whole 12 rounds. He is great at working on the inside and equally as good at mixing his punches from head to body. Johnson's overhand right is something that Carl Froch should be weary of..
Although Johnson is way past his prime and everyone expects a Carl Froch win, he still has a tough fight on his hands. Johnson is a really tough opponent, very awkward and very strong. Carl's tactics have to be right for this match. If he uses his range and movement for most of the fight he should win. But if he abandons his gameplan and trys to have a tear up with Johnson he could very well find himself in deep trouble. Not saying Carl can't go toe to toe, we have seen in previous fights that he can have a tear up with the best of them. But he doesn't need to risk fighting like that in this fight. Box clever and Froch wins on points. If Froch want's a war he plays into Johnsons hands and Froch could possibly be saying bye bye to his WBC title and a place in the super six final.
Something tells me that Carl won't be silly in this fight. He's not stupid, he knows he has to fight clever against Johnson. Should be a very interesting fight.
Tyson Fury On Fighting Dereck Chisora
Tyson Fury On Fighting Dereck Chisora
Tyson Fury talks about his up coming fight against Dereck Chisora. Fury says he expects Chisora to come for a war. He also says that Chisora punches like a welter weight and if he loses this fight he will retire from boxing. Check out the video.
Tyson Fury talks about his up coming fight against Dereck Chisora. Fury says he expects Chisora to come for a war. He also says that Chisora punches like a welter weight and if he loses this fight he will retire from boxing. Check out the video.
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Brock Lesnar Talks UFC and Illness
Brock Lesnar Talks UFC and Illness
Brock Lesnar's return to the octagon against Junior Dos Santos has been cancelled. The former UFC heavyweight champion has suffered again with Diverticulitis, an illness which has troubled Brock Lesnar in the past. Diverticulitis is quite a nasty condition, and there's no way that Brock could fight to the best of his ability with such an illness. Junior Dos Santos will still fight, but will now face Shane Carwin instead. We all wish Brock a quick recovery and hope he makes his much awaited return to the octagon in the very near future.
Here is an interview with Brock Lesnar and Dana White talking about Brocks illness and the UFC.
Brock Lesnar's return to the octagon against Junior Dos Santos has been cancelled. The former UFC heavyweight champion has suffered again with Diverticulitis, an illness which has troubled Brock Lesnar in the past. Diverticulitis is quite a nasty condition, and there's no way that Brock could fight to the best of his ability with such an illness. Junior Dos Santos will still fight, but will now face Shane Carwin instead. We all wish Brock a quick recovery and hope he makes his much awaited return to the octagon in the very near future.
Here is an interview with Brock Lesnar and Dana White talking about Brocks illness and the UFC.
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Tyson Fury Will Fight Dereck Chisora
Tyson Fury Will fight Dereck Chisora
It's been confirmed that Dereck Chisora will defend his British title against Tyson Fury on the 23rd July. This should be an exciting fight, both are come forward fighters, and the pair have talked a lot of smak about each other over the past few months. Tyson Fury has been saying for years how all the heavyweights are running scared from him, and when he trys to make a fight happen all the opponents end up pulling out.
This is Fury's chance to show that he is one of the top heavyweights in the country. If he wins this fight convincingly people will start to take notice. It should be a good fight, but I think Fury will have to be at his best to beat Chisora.
It's been confirmed that Dereck Chisora will defend his British title against Tyson Fury on the 23rd July. This should be an exciting fight, both are come forward fighters, and the pair have talked a lot of smak about each other over the past few months. Tyson Fury has been saying for years how all the heavyweights are running scared from him, and when he trys to make a fight happen all the opponents end up pulling out.
This is Fury's chance to show that he is one of the top heavyweights in the country. If he wins this fight convincingly people will start to take notice. It should be a good fight, but I think Fury will have to be at his best to beat Chisora.
George Groves Post Fight Conference
George Groves Post Fight Press Conference Video
Here is the George Groves Post Fight Press Conference. A very happy and relieved George Groves talks about his win over James Degale, the possibility of a rematch, and the future of his boxing career.
Video Credit: Global Sport In Colour
Here is the George Groves Post Fight Press Conference. A very happy and relieved George Groves talks about his win over James Degale, the possibility of a rematch, and the future of his boxing career.
Video Credit: Global Sport In Colour
James Degale Post Fight Conference
James Degale Post Fight Press Conference Video
Here is the James Degale Post Fight Press Conference. Is he gracious in defeat? Absolutely not. He feels like he was robbed, and that he done enough to earn the win. James Degale also says he wants a rematch as soon as possible. Check out the video. Please Note: The video does contain some swearing, so if your easily offended don't watch the video.
Here is the James Degale Post Fight Press Conference. Is he gracious in defeat? Absolutely not. He feels like he was robbed, and that he done enough to earn the win. James Degale also says he wants a rematch as soon as possible. Check out the video. Please Note: The video does contain some swearing, so if your easily offended don't watch the video.
Video Credit: Global Sport In Colour
George Groves Beats James Degale
George Groves Beats James Degale
This was a very close, chess match of a fight. But it was George Groves that looked the more impressive through out most of the rounds.
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| Degale and Groves square up again. Photo Credit: JRfotography |
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| Fighter Introductions. Photo Credit: JRfotograpthy |
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| James Degale. Photo Credit: JRfotograpthy |
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| Ready to go. Photo Credit: JRfotography |
George Groves has fought the best boxing match of his career so far. His gameplan was absolutely perfect. No one expected George Groves to use the tactics that he used. People were expecting him to see the red mist and go toe to toe with James Degale. Instead he boxed at range, used the ring extremely well, and engaged when the time was right.
James Degale didn't fight with the right gameplan tonight. He waited far too long to land punches. This was because he was very cautious of getting caught with counter punches from Groves. James Degale did have some good moments, but his tactics were all wrong, mainly because Groves went into this fight aiming to use his boxing skills to full effect. Degale was confused by this, and got outboxed as a result.
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| The right tactics by George Groves. Photo Credit: JRfotography |
Here is a quick rundown of what happened round by round.
The first round was Degales, both fighters started cautiously, but Degale had the edge in technical ability and done a good job of picking Groves off with his jab.
George Groves had an excellent second round and started to find his punching range. George Groves landed some good combinations, Whiles Degale's punches were falling short of the target.
3rd Round was very even, but Groves showed the better movement and footwork, and was also making Degale miss frequently. Degale landed an elbow deliberately out of frustration, but the referee didn't take a point off.
4th Round and George Groves tactics were spot on, hit and move, frustrate Degale and make him miss. A very good round for Groves.
5th Round was a more even round for both fighters. Each landed some decent punches, but yet again it was Groves who showed the superior movement and accuracy. Degale's looking more frustrated, and looks to be running out of ideas.
6th Round and both fighters were waiting far too long. Groves and Degale wouldn't throw a punch, they just waited for each other to make the first move in an effort to try and land a counter punch. This went on for 2 minutes of the round. Not much action but Degale landed some clean punches in this round.
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| James Degale on the attack. Photo Credit: JRfotograpthy |
7th Round. A very skillfull round that had all the makings of an amatuer style fight. Both fighters on their toes looking for one punch. Groves got the better of this round with some great movement and counter punching.
8th Round, was very slow and cagey. Groves was impressive once the round got going. He showed excellent boxing skill, and landed some good eye catching punches. Although Degale did land a very nice straight left hand.
9th Round, Degale starts the round very fast, trying to force the fight. Degale lands some good head and body punches. George Groves suffers a cut eye from an accidental clash of heads. James Degale lands a big straight left which rocks Groves. Excellent work from both fighters, but definitely a Degale round.
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| James Degale coming on strong. Photo Credit: JRfotography |
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| George Groves gets rocked. Photo Credit: JRfotography |
10th Round. Excellent movement and combinations from Groves. James Degale was starting to close the distance more in this round but waiting too long, and getting hit frequently while staying in range. Degale seemed rather lost in this round with the skillset and movement shown by Groves. A good round for George Groves.
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| Great boxing skills by George Groves. Photo Credit: JRfotograpthy |
11th Round was the most exciting of the fight so far. Both fighters went to war trading big punches. George Groves is now starting to slow down and is getting tagged more often. Groves suffers a cut on his forehead from an accidental clash of heads. Very even round but Degale landed the more cleaner punches.
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| Good moments for Degale. Photo Credit: JRfotography |
12th Round was good. Groves and Degale were more willing to stand toe to toe in order to finish the fight strong. Very even round as both fighters landed some very good, clean head and body punches. Excellent, strong finish by George Groves. Anyones round.
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| Anyones round, but Groves finished strong. Photo Credit: JRfotography |
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| A disappointed James Degale. Photo Credit: JRfotography |
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| Still undefeated. George Groves and his team celebrate. Photo Credit: JRfotography |
I think the decision was right. George Groves won most, if not all of the earlier rounds with his counter punching and movement. James Degale did start to get into a rythm as the fight progressed but he was missing a lot of punches. When Degale did land a shot it was mostly just one punch, which wasn't enough to win him the rounds or catch the eyes of judges. He was made to look quite ordinary tonight. However, it was a close fight on the scorecards and I don't think anyone would of shouted "robbery" even if the decision would of went the other way.
George Groves showed some good qualitys tonight. He can stick to a gameplan and not get emotionally involved in a fight. Groves also showed us that he can handle a big event. A really impressive win for George Groves. Many "experts" were surprised at what he done tonight. Hats off to Adam Booth, who done a great job with the training and tactics for this fight.
Nathan Cleverly Beats Aleksy Kuziemski
Nathan Cleverly Beats Aleksy Kuziemski
The fight was stopped in the 4th round due to Aleksy Kuziemski suffering a cut eye. A TKO win for defending WBO champion Nathan Cleverly.
Nathan Cleverly started the fight fast and full of confidence, he landed some good punches on Aleksy, but Aleksy hadn't come to just lie down, he was trying to force the action, and did get through Cleverly's leaky defense to land some decent counter punches. Luckily for Nathan Cleverly, Aleksy Kuziemski doesn't have knockout power.
Nathan Cleverly's reckless style got him into trouble in the 3rd round when he was caught by an excellent left hook from Aleksy. The left hook caught Cleverly right on the jaw line and he was definitely rocked by this punch. Aleksy Kuziemski seen that Cleverly was hurt and went for the stoppage but Nathan Cleverly recovered in good time and came back with his own barrage of punches to finish the round strongly.
The end came when the referee spotted a cut over Aleksy Kuziemski's eye in the 4th round and just waved the fight off straight away. The referee didn't even call the doctor, he just took the decision to end the fight there and then. Perhaps the cut was worse then everyone thought. The referee is the one with the best view, so it must have been pretty bad for him to stop the fight the way he did. This fight was for the world title, and although Cleverly was starting to take over and land some good combinations, Aleksy Kuziemski was still very game, and still in with a chance to make his mark on the fight. It would of been fair to get the doctor up to the ring to have a look at the cut, because from what was visible, the cut didn't look like nothing more then a little nik above the eye. But the referee's decision is final. A good win for Cleverly.
The fight was stopped in the 4th round due to Aleksy Kuziemski suffering a cut eye. A TKO win for defending WBO champion Nathan Cleverly.
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| Nathan Cleverly. Photo Credit: JRfotography |
Nathan Cleverly started the fight fast and full of confidence, he landed some good punches on Aleksy, but Aleksy hadn't come to just lie down, he was trying to force the action, and did get through Cleverly's leaky defense to land some decent counter punches. Luckily for Nathan Cleverly, Aleksy Kuziemski doesn't have knockout power.
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| A fast start from Nathan Cleverly. Photo Credit: JRfotography |
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| Aleksy Kuziemski had not come to lie down. Photo Credit: JRfotography |
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| Aleksy Kuziemski giving as good as he got. Photo Credit: JRfotograpthy |
Nathan Cleverly's reckless style got him into trouble in the 3rd round when he was caught by an excellent left hook from Aleksy. The left hook caught Cleverly right on the jaw line and he was definitely rocked by this punch. Aleksy Kuziemski seen that Cleverly was hurt and went for the stoppage but Nathan Cleverly recovered in good time and came back with his own barrage of punches to finish the round strongly.
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| Moments before the huge punch landed by Kuziemski. Photo Credit: JRfotography |
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| Cleverly's shaken. Aleksy Kuziemski goes for the knockout. Photo Credit: JRfotography |
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| Cleverly responds well to finish the round impressively. Photo Credit: JRfotography |
The end came when the referee spotted a cut over Aleksy Kuziemski's eye in the 4th round and just waved the fight off straight away. The referee didn't even call the doctor, he just took the decision to end the fight there and then. Perhaps the cut was worse then everyone thought. The referee is the one with the best view, so it must have been pretty bad for him to stop the fight the way he did. This fight was for the world title, and although Cleverly was starting to take over and land some good combinations, Aleksy Kuziemski was still very game, and still in with a chance to make his mark on the fight. It would of been fair to get the doctor up to the ring to have a look at the cut, because from what was visible, the cut didn't look like nothing more then a little nik above the eye. But the referee's decision is final. A good win for Cleverly.
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| Nathan Cleverly started to dominate. Photo Credit: JRfotography |
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| The referee calls an end to the contest. Photo Credit: JRfotography |
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| Still WBO Light Heavyweight Champion. Photo Credit: JRfotography |
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