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Ricky Hatton vs Paulie Malignaggi

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

Ricky Hatton vs Paulie Malignaggi

Ricky Hatton retains his IBO and Ring Magazine light welterweight titles with an 11th round TKO of Paulie Malignaggi.

Judges Jerry Roth, Duane Ford and Glenn Trowbridge all scored the bout 99-91 for Hatton through 10.

Hatton threw 516 punches, landing 124.
Malignaggi threw 342 punches, landing 91.

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Round 11: RH doing some good work inside. PM’s corner has thrown in the towel. Buddy McGirt stepped into the ring to stop the fight. PM is disgusted. He’s in disbelief as he pushes McGirt out of frustration. The TKO comes at 28 seconds into the 11th.
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Round 10: PM flicks the jab but isn’t landing. RH presses forward but doesn’t find a stationary target. RH lands a glancing hook. More wrestling. More holding. Short uppercut inside for RH. PM ties up RH every time he gets close. The fighters bump heads but none is worse for the wear. Not much to choose from but RH is dictating the pace and pressing the fight. RH 10-9.
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Round 9: PM lands a jab. RH lands a big lunging left hook. Bayless stops the action to have RH’s glove taped. Time in. RH lands a couple of lefts to the body. More holding. RH presses the action and lands a left for his effort. An uppercut for RH lands. PM retreats and flicks the jab. It isn’t enough to keep RH off him. PM lands a jab. RH looks frustrated as he isn’t able to land cleanly. He shakes his head as he walks back to his corner. RH 10-9.
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Round 8: RH surging ahead. PM in full retreat. PM lands a left-right. RH is following PM around the ring. RH lands a left flush to the face. PM grabs RH against the ropes. RH lands a straight left. Bayless separates the fighters. RH didn’t do much, but it’s hard to give PM a round for circling and holding. RH 10-9.
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Round 7: RH throws and misses. PM flicks the jab in retreat. PM lands a right as RH lunges. RH is stalking and winging punches. RH puts a combo together that stuns PM. PM staggers a bit and hangs on. RH lands a jab of his own. PM lands a check hook and a counter right – his best effort of the night. RH lands another jab, followed by a left hook. RH lands a lead left before the bell. RH 10-9.
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Round 6: RH comes out gunning. RH walks into a jab, and another. PM on his bicycle. RH’s doing more pushing off than punching. A RH right lands. RH lands a leaping left. PM sticks the jab. Best round of action thus far. RH slips a jab; not the second. RH feints on the way in. RH 10-9.
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Round 5: Both men hit and hold. They’re all tied up. PM is elusive, but not very offensive. A good PM jab snaps RH’s head. More holding by PM. A PM hook lands. PM snaps off another jab. RH pushes ahead but is unable to land. It’s anyones round to steal. PM 10-9.
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Round 4: PM jab lands. Another. RH swings and misses. RH is pressing the action. PM isn’t running, but he isn’t holding his ground. RH left lands flush. RH’s hook beats PM’s. PM jab. Both shoot uppercuts and miss. Both hold. RH 10-9.
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Round 3: PM jab. More wrestling. PM jab snaps RH’s head. PM moving a bit more this round. More wrestling. Body shot by PM. Better body shot by RH. Left hook by RH is the best punch of the round. Close round. RH 10-9.
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Round 2: PM lands a counter to open the second. RH lands and the crowd erupts. Bayless has his hands full tonight. RH is displaying some upper body and head movement tonight as he plows forward. RH lands a right hook. PM is jabbing in retreat. PM is rocked by a RH right. Another right has PM in trouble. RH 10-9.
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Round 1: PM lands the first blow of the night – a straight jab. RH lands a hook to the body. They’re wrestling more than they are boxing. RH digs another shot to the body. A short uppercut for RH. RH throws a right – PM ducks under. PM lands a straight right. A tight first round of action. RH 10-9.
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Kenny Bayless has given his instructions and the bell is about to sound.

Ricky Hatton enters the ring Ricky “Fatton”. He’s wearing stuffing under a make shift robe all the while dancing away and sweating to the oldies.

Paulie Malignaggi is making a slow stroll to the ring. Draped in blue, he enters the ring to a chorus of boos. “Who are ya?” the Brits want to know.

We’re moments away from the fight. Referee Kenny Bayless is in the ring. The drums are a banging and the crowd is on its feet. “There’s only one Ricky Hatton”, according to the Hitman’s legion of fans inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

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Update: James Kirkland TKO victory 1:45 of round 8.

Kirkland dropped Vera twice in the second. The first followed a right-left combination that put Vera on the canvas. The second came moments before the bell.

Halfway through the fight and Vera has absorbed a tremendous amount of punishment. He’s landing just enough counter rights to continue.
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Update: Matthew Hatton UD victory over Ben Tackie.
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What kind of fighter gives Ricky Hatton fits? Gifted boxers who can hit and not get hit. Crafty Luis Collazo nearly pulled off the upset against Hatton in 2006 when Hatton first tested the waters at welterweight. The difference in the fight may have been a 10-8 first round for Hatton. Floyd Mayweather Jr. was up big in their 2007 mega-fight before stopping Hatton in the 10th. The check-hook that floored Hatton was a thing of beauty but it was an accumulation of punishment that did in the Hitman.

Paulie Malignaggi is a boxer who can hit and not get hit. A skilled boxer who has fast hands and tireless feet, Malignaggi dominated the scorecards in wins over top jr. welterweights Edner Cherry and Lovemore N’dou in 2007. Against “The Black Panther”, Malignaggi won every round on two of the judges’ scorecards to capture N’dou’s IBF light welterweight title. But more than being a gifted boxer, Paulie Malignaggi is the strongest type of fighter. He is a mentally tough pug who knows he is in for the long haul most every time out. Malignaggi knows he doesn’t pack one-punch power; he has just five KOs in 26 outings. He also knows he is one damaging punch away from being a one-handed fighter (Malignaggi has a history of hand problems). Yet he prepares himself mentally and physically to face the biggest punchers in the division for 12 long rounds.

But is Paulie Malignaggi slick and strong enough to defeat Ricky Hatton? The same Ricky Hatton who did the unthinkable when he forced then IBF light welterweight champion Kostya Tszyu to retire on his stool? The same Ricky Hatton who out-toughed WBA Champion Carlos Maussa in 2005? Who mugged strongman Juan Urango for the IBO belt in 2007? Who overwhelmed long time lightweight champion Jose Luis Castillo inside four rounds?

TSS Nation – you tell us. Will Malignaggi outbox the Hitman or will Ricky power past Paulie? On Saturday, Nov 22 we will bring you ringside, round by round coverage of the Ricky Hatton v. Paulie Malignaggi IBO jr. welterweight championship fight from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV. Fight coverage will begin at 10pm ET / 7pm PT.

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Shane Mosley v. Ricardo Mayorga

Monday, September 15th, 2008

Juan Manuel Marquez v Joel Casamayor

Fight fans, the Sugar Shane Mosley v. Ricardo Mayorga fight is set. The combatants have entered the ring. The crowd is juiced and Michael Buffer has done his thing. We’re underway.

Sugar Shane Mosley defeats Ricardo “El Matador” Mayorga by stunning 12th round KO with 1 second left in the fight.

Through 11, one judge had Mosley ahead by 1 round; another had Mayorga ahead by 1; and the third had Mosley ahead by 5.

Judge Vasquez: 105-104 Mosley
Judge Russell: 105-104 Mayorga
Judge Crebs: 107-102 Mosley
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Round 12: Mayorga danced between rounds. Mosley stayed on his stool as long as possible. Mayorga throws a combination. Mosley lands a hook, and another. Mosley lands an over-hand right. Mayorga is on his toes. Mosley lands a little left. Mayorga clubs Mosley to the back of the head. Mosley clocks Mayorga with a right. Mayorga shakes his head “no”. Blood flys from the open mouth of Mayorga. Mosley chases Mayorga and sends him to the canvas. Mayorga gets up and is immediately greeted by a perfect left hook. Mayorga goes down. Referee Mendoza doesn’t bother with the count.
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Round 11: Mosley lands a right following a clash of heads. Now it’s Mosley’s turn to complain. Mosley lands his best right of the last few rounds. Both are holding and hitting. A Mosley right puts Mayorga’s head on a swivel. Mayorga lands a short right. Mosley lands a jab. Mayorga raises his hand at the 10 second bell. Mosley 10-9.
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Round 10: Mayorga is short with a right. Mosley is cocked but unable to release. Mayorga lands a right. Mosley slips in retreat. Mayorga ducks a Mosley offering. Mosley is breathing from the mouth. Mosley lands a low blow that referee Mendoza missed. Their feet tangle and Mosley goes down. Mayorga 10-9.
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Round 9: The men tap gloves to open the round. A Mosley jab lands. Mayorga complains about a low blow. Mayorga lands to the body and follows with a hook upstairs. Mayorga scores with an uppercut. Mayorga scores with a right hand. Another Mayorga uppercut before the bell. Best Mayorga round in a while. Mayorga 10-9.
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Round 8: Mosley lands a short left hook. Mayorga scores to the body. Mosley lands a left. The men wrestle. Mosley puts a jab in Mayorga’s face. The men wrestle. Both wing shots; both miss. Mayorga rides Mosley into the ropes. Mosley 10-9.
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Round 7: Mosley opens with a lead right. An exchange favors the faster Mosley. Mosley leaps in and is countered to the body. Mosley flicks a left in Mayorga’s face. A right cross lands for Mosley. Mayorga lands a right hook. Mosley 10-9.
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Round 6: Mosley stings Mayorga with a right. Another lands beautifully. Another lead right lands for Mosley. Mayorga can’t stop it. A clash of heads has Mayorga upset. Mosley lands a combination and Mayorga invites more. The crowd is behind Mosley. Another Mosley combination rakes Mayorga. Big Mosley round. 10-9.
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Round 5: Few clean punches are landing. Mosley is complaining to Mayorga for hitting him behind the head. Mosley lands his best right of the fight. Mayorga challenges Mosley to fight. Another Mosley right. Mayorga backs away in disgust. Mosley 10-9.
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Round 4: A 1-2 for Mosley lands. An awkward fight thus far with a lot of mugging going on. The first 4 punch combination is thrown by Mayorga. Mosley lands solidly. A Mosley left and a Mayorga counter. Another close round. Mosley 10-9.
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Round 3: Mosley ducks under a Mayorga hook. The men wrestle. Mayorga wings shots, hitting arms and air. Mosley is yet to let his hands go. Mayorga is the aggressor. Referee Mendoza warns Mosley to keep his punches up. Another clubbing shot for Mayorga. Mayorga 10-9.
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Round 2: Mosley flicks the jab and misses with a right. Neither fighter is in a rhythm yet. Mosley pushes forward and Mayorga complains to the referee. Very little to judge from. Mosley 10-9.
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Round 1: Mayorga is winging. The action is staged at center ring. Mayorga swings and misses. Mosley covers up. Mosley lands a chopping right and is warned for hitting in the back. Mayorga lands a looping right and the crowd erupts. Mayorga 10-9.

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TSS Faithful, the Andre Berto v. Steve Forbes WBC Welterweight Championship is on tap. We’ll keep you up to speed throughout the bout. Stay tuned…

We’re through three and we definitely have a fight. Forbes has a small cut but it doesn’t appear to be problematic. Berto lost a point in the third.

We’ve passed six and neither fighter is willing to give an inch. Berto has serious hand speed and packages his punches in combination. Forbes is landing his hook with regularity but it might not be enough.

In the 8th a wicked uppercut separated Forbes from his mouthpiece.

Nine are in the books and neither man has been hurt. Forbes has a trickle of blood flowing from his nose.

Andre Berto defends his title with a unanimous decision victory. Forbes is a warrior, no doubt, but didn’t have the punching power to keep Berto from barreling down on him. Berto proved a little too fast and a little too strong for the ex-champ.

Final scorecards: 118-109, 118-109 & 116-111.

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What’s in a name, or in this case, a nickname? “El Matador” is defined by the Encarta Dictionary as “the main bullfighter in a bullfight, whose job is to kill the bull”. The title evokes images of grace, fluidity and artistry. It is the nickname of a man who possesses fast hands, darting feet and deadly accuracy. Yet “El Matador” is not the moniker of the future hall of fame boxer-puncher from Pomona, California aptly dubbed “Sugar”. Rather, it is the handle of one hard punching former street thug from Managua, Nicaragua christened Ricardo Mayorga.

This is not to say Mayorga is all bull. In his most recent outing against “Ferocious” Fernando Vargas in November ’07, Mayorga out-boxed and out-smarted his fading foe. Mayorga’s boxing and defensive prowess surprised Vargas, as it did most ringside observers. The result was a majority decision victory that wasn’t all that close. But such boxing virtuosity wasn’t always the case. More times than not Mayorga was the bull “whose job is to kill the matador.” In his 2002 rematch against Andrew “Six Heads” Lewis, Mayorga’s savagery prompted a name change for Lewis. Thereafter Lewis would be known to some as “Six Heads, No Chin”. In his next fight Mayorga extended his chin and invited Vernon “The Viper” Forrest to hit it. This ultimate act of intimidation worked as Mayorga went on to stop Forrest inside three.

With Mayorga the bull rush is not confined to the ring. Beyond the ropes Mayorga has the refinement of a bull in a china shop. In 2006, Mayorga challenged Oscar De La Hoya’s manhood throughout their prefight press tour. And in 2007, Mayorga upped the ante when he started a pre-fight brawl with Vargas following taunts of “fatty”.

In boxing, the nickname “Sugar” comes with great expectations. “Sugar” Ray Robinson is generally regarded as the greatest fighter of all time. The next “Sugar” to captivate boxing became the biggest draw of the 80s. “Sugar” Ray Leonard’s star shone in and out of the ring. For his part, “Sugar” Shane Mosley has worn the crown well. Mosley turned pro in 1993 and won his first world’s championship in 1997. Defending his lightweight title five times in 1998, Mosley was named the Fighter of the Year by the Boxing Writers Association of America. Heading into his 2002 welterweight championship bout with Forrest, the undefeated Mosley was atop most pound-for-pound lists. Though he suffered his first defeat in that fight, Mosley would bounce back in 2003 by defeating De La Hoya for the 154 pound title. After back to back losses to Ronald “Winky” Wright in 2004, Mosley worked his way back into title contention. In 2007, Mosley dominated Luis Collazo over 12 rounds to become a two-time welterweight champion.

On Saturday, September 27, “Sugar” Shane Mosley will square off against Ricardo “El Matador” Mayorga at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA. But who will bull and who will box? Will Mayorga box as he did against Vargas or will he revert to his familiar bruising form? Will Mosley bully the bully or will we witness the sweet science? Fight aficionados, tell us what you think will happen. Then, on fight night, log in for round by round coverage of the fight starting at 10pm ET / 7pm PT.

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Juan Manuel Marquez v Joel Casamayor

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

Juan Manuel Marquez v Joel Casamayor

TSS faithful, the Joel Casamayor v. Juan Manuel Marquez Ring Magazine Lightweight Championship bout is set to begin. Marquez has made his way to the ring. Wearing the red, white and green of his native Mexico, Marquez appears relaxed and ready. Casamayor entered the ring to a chorus of boos from the pro-Marquez crowd. Draped in the Cuban flag, Casamayor is on his toes and fully animated. The third man in the ring is referee Tony Weeks.

Juan Manuel Marquez is the Ring Magazine Lightweight Champion by TKO at 2:55 of the 11th.
Through 10, the score cards read 95-95; 95-95 & 97-93 for JMM.

Round 11: “Mexico, Mexico” echoes throughout. A Casa counter lands. JMM misses to the body but scores upstairs. JMM rips a hook. A right drops Casa during a flurry. The fighters exchange and down goes Casa a second time. The fight is waived off by referee Weeks. JMM is the new Ring Magazine Lightweight Champion. Time of the stoppage is 2:55 of the 11th.

Round 10: JMM rips a hook. Casa is the aggressor. Casa lands flush and then walks into a big right. The crowd erupts. The men exchange hooks. A JMM right stops Casa cold. 10-9 JMM

Round 9: Casa goes to the body. Casa lands flush to the face. JMM lands upstairs. Casa rips a hook. Blood trickles from Casa, who lands a lead left. JMM cracks Casa with a right. Casa counters with a left to close the round. It’s anyone’s fight. 10-9 Casa.

Round 8: Casa doing most of the leading at this juncture. A counter right for JMM. A left lands on the chin of JMM. Another left for Casa. A solid jab snaps back Casa’s head. Casa counters with a left that lands. A solid hook for Casa. A solid right for JMM. Another. Close round. 10-9 Casa.

Round 7: Casa coming forward is countered beautifully by JMM. A left hook for JMM. A low blow by Casa; Weeks warns him. A right lands cleanly for JMM. A 1-2 spins Casa’s head around. A JMM left to the body followed by a left upstairs. Casa lands a straight left. 10-9 JMM

Round 6: “Si se puede” chants the pro-Marquez crowd. Casa is warned for a low blow. An exchange in which nothing lands. Another. A lead right for JMM. JMM lands a right on the top of the head. With a few seconds left JMM lands the telling blow of the round. 10-9 JMM.

Round 5: Referee Weeks has had little action thus far. A solid right from JMM followed by a left hook to the hip. Both men set, feint, and reset looking for an openning. Casa is cut above the right eye. A solid right from JMM pushes Casa to the ropes. 10-9 JMM.

Round 4: A straight right lands for JMM. JMM lands a solid 1-2. Another JMM right forces Casa to retreat. Casa lands a powerful left flush to the face. Another left for Casa. Both men look to counter and both are doing it effectively. Every round is tight. 10-9 Casa.

Round 3: JMM digs to the body; Casa counters up top. JMM backs Casa up with a right. Casa shakes his head “no”. JMM throws a right which is countered by Casa. Casa snaps back the head of JMM with a left. Another toss up round. 10-9 JMM

Round 2: JMM circles left; Casa brings the fight. Casa flicks the jab and follows with a left. JMM is wide with a hook that misses. The “wave” makes it way around the Grand Garden Arena. A close round in which neither man took control. 10-9 Casa.

Round 1: A brief exchange favors JMM. A JMM left lands. “Marquez, Marquez” chants the crowd. Casa lands a left. Another JMM right lands. Casa circles left and lands a left. Casa lands a jab. 10-9 JMM.
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Fight fans, the WBC Super Welterweight Championship fight between Sergio Mora and Vernon Forrest is ready to commence. Stay tuned for highlights and the final result.

Forrest found his right in the second. The punch that beat Sugar Shane twice landed with authority.

There’s a stronger, sharper Forrest in the ring tonight; at least through four.

We’re at the mid point of the fight and it’s all Forrest.

A check hook sent Mora into the ropes at the bell. Referee Drakulich correctly ruled it a knock down in the 7th.

Mora gave his fans something to cheer about in the 9th when he landed solidly.

A rousing 11th awakened the MGM crowd. We await the bell for the 12th and final round.

Sergio Mora just learned it is harder to defend a title than to win one. Vernon Forrest is once again the WBC Super Welterweight Champion.

Final score card tabulation: 118-109; 117-110; 119-108.
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TSS Nation, the “Vicious” Victor Ortiz v. Roberto Arrieta Jr. welterweight fight is underway. We’ll keep you informed and recap the action when the scrap concludes.

Ortiz scored a knockdown in the second off a straight left.

A left-right staggered Arrieta, sending him to the mat in the fourth. Later in the round Ortiz openned a cut above Arrieta’s right eye with a left hook.

Ortiz dropped Arrieta for the third and final time of the fight in the 5th. Ortiz wins by TKO at 2:25 of round 5.
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The Challenge: Juan Manuel Marquez v. Joel Casamayor

If you’re the betting sort you know that Juan Manuel Marquez is slightly favored to defeat Joel Casamayor on September 13th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV. If you’re wondering why the pundits favor Marquez over Casamayor you might consider their obvious differences.

Stance: Marquez is an orthodox fighter who has faced three southpaws, including Manny Pacquiao, in his last five fights. Casamayor is a southpaw who has fought a slew of orthodox fighters throughout his career. No advantage.

Size and reach: Marquez is listed at 5’7” with a 170” reach. Casamayor is also 5’7” but has a 175” reach. Marquez is a lifelong featherweight who moved up to super featherweight in March of last year. This will be his first contest at lightweight. Casamayor has been campaigning at lightweight for four years and has faced eight fighters in the division. He is 6-1-1 as a lightweight. Advantage Casamayor.

Hand speed: Marquez has respectable hand speed but was noticeably slower than Pacquiao during exchanges. Casamayor has excellent hand speed and will beat Marquez to the punch. Advantage Casamayor.

Still asking why Marquez is the slight favorite? Perhaps the answer is in their similarities.

Age: Marquez just celebrated a birthday and is now 35 years of age. Casamayor turned 37 on July 12th. Ever so slight advantage to Marquez.

Experience: Marquez has 53 professional and 36 amateur fights under his belt. He has faced and defeated Agapito Sanchez and Marco Antonio Barrera on route to winning titles at featherweight and super featherweight. Casamayor has 40 professional bouts and nearly 400 amateur fights to his credit. He has defeated Nate Campbell, Diego Corrales and Jose Luis Castillo. Casamayor has an Olympic gold medal in addition to belts at super featherweight and lightweight. Advantage Casamayor.

Disputed Losses: Marquez claims robbery in losses to Freddie Norwood, Chris John and Manny Pacquiao. Many boxing experts agree with his claims. His only other loss was due to disqualification in his professional debut. Casamayor has three official losses on his record, two by split decision. Most pundits agree with Casamayor’s assertion he defeated Acelino Freitas in his only UD loss. No advantage.

Power: Marquez has 35 KOs in 53 fights for a 66% KO ratio. Most of his knock outs came prior to 2004 as eight of his last ten fights have gone the distance. Casamayor has 22 KOs in 40 fights for a 55% KO ratio. Casamayor scored stoppages in four of his last ten fights, including wins over Diego Corrales, Lamont Pearson and Michael Katsidis. Advantage Casamayor.

Chin: Marquez was dropped four times over two fights by Pacquiao, a hard punching southpaw who continues to move up in weight. Marquez was also flattened by a Marco Antonio Barrera punch that was missed by referee Jay Nady. Otherwise, Marquez has always demonstrated a solid beard. Casamayor had to get off the canvas in each of his last two contests before rallying for victories. Jose Armando Santa Cruz dropped Casamayor in the first round of their November 2007 contest and Aussie Michael Katsidis nailed Casamayor in round six of their March 2008 bout. It’s important to note that neither man has ever been stopped. No advantage.

Are you still wondering why Marquez is favored or have you found the answer? Do you agree with the betting line or does Casamayor have the advantage heading into the fight? Will styles make this fight or will fouls influence the outcome? Join us here on fight night, Saturday, September 13 at 10:00 pm ET/ 7:00 pm PT for round by round coverage of The Ring Lightweight Championship bout between Juan Manuel Marquez and Joel Casamayor.

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The Battle! Cotto v Margarito

Friday, July 18th, 2008

Juan Manuel Marquez v Joel Casamayor

TSS nation, round by round coverage of the Miguel Cotto v. Antonio Margarito fight will begin at approximately 11:00 ET / 8:00 PT.

Undercard Recap: Mike Alvarado KO victory over Cesar Bazan at 2:46 of the 4th.

Cesar Canchila UD over Giovani Segura to win the Interim WBA Light Flyweight belt.

The crowd at the MGM Grand is buzzing with anticipation. Mexican and Puerto Rican flags waive in the rafters as Margarito and Cotto fans eagerly await their champion.

Margarito is the first to enter, wearing black trunks. Cotto has made his way to the ring, clad in silver trimmed in blue. If I had to guess, Cotto fans outnumber Margarito backers 3 to 2. Michael Buffer has introduced the principals and The Battle! is upon us.

The third man in the ring is the accomplished Kenny Bayless.

Margarito wins the WBA Welterweight Championship by TKO at 2:05 of the 11th.
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Round 11: Cotto is bleeding profusely from the nose. A 1-2 snaps back the head of Margarito. Marg clubs Cotto. Another Marg body shot rips into Cotto. A right uppercut scores and down goes Cotto. Cotto is up and dances away. Margarito presses the action. He follows Cotto to the corner and rips body shots. Cotto goes down a second time. Kenny Bayless steps in and stops the fight! Margarito wins!
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Round 10: Cotto lands a jab to start the round. A Cotto 1-2 rips Marg. Cotto is on his toes. Marg presses ahead. Cotto lands a big left. Hand speed is the difference as Cotto lands 3 shots to 2. Marg wings hooks to the body. A big punch stuns Cotto at the bell. Cotto 10-9.
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Round 9: “Si se puede” chants the Marg fans (Yes, we can). Marg lands several hooks while Cotto is trapped against the ropes. Cotto fires a straight right to drive off Marg. “Margarito, Margarito”, chants the rejuvenated Mexican fan base. Marg scores again with body shots. Cotto fires a left cross that lands flush. Marg 10-9.
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Round 8: Cotto works behind the jab. He’s on his toes moving to his left. In an exchange Cotto cracks a right. Another Cotto jab. The fighter clash heads; there is no blood. Marg follows Cotto around the ring, unable to trap him in a corner. The Cotto jab lands, and another. Marg is trying for that one big punch. Cotto lands several. Cotto unleashes a barrage at the 10 second bell but is caught by a Marg right. Cotto 10-9.
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Round 7: Marg presses Cotto to the ropes and unleashes hooks to the body. Cotto fires a right off the ropes to back him off. Marg lands a large shot and wobbles Cotto. Cotto is bleeding and hurt. Another Marg right. The crowd goes crazy. Marg lands an uppercut. Cotto fires back. He seems to have recovered. The fighters exchange to the bell. The MGM is rocking!!! Big round for Margarito. Marg 10-9.
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Round 6: Cotto lands a jab followed by an uppercut. Those two punches are winning this fight. Margarito is digging to the body. Bayless is in tight to watch for low blows. The fight goes to the ropes and the fighters exchange punches. Cotto fights well of the ropes, but is driven back to them. Margarito is leaning on Cotto. Cotto flurries and escapes. Marg rips hooks and uppercuts. A right hand cracks Marg. Three straight lefts by Marg to end the round. Close round. Cotto 10-9
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Round 5: A Cotto jab. A Marg right. Marg throws a probing jab and is countered by Cotto. A straight right rips Cotto. Another uppercut lands for Cotto. Cotto’s jab is definitive. Cotto flurries. Marg can’t stop the Cotto jab. Another. Another. A Cotto 3 punch combination scores. Big round for Cotto. His fans go crazy. Cotto 10-9.
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Round 4: An exchange in the center of the ring favors Cotto. Marg walks Cotto against the ropes but is unable to inflict real damage. Cotto circles away from danger. Cotto lands an uppercut followed by a straight right. Marg forges ahead landing and missing equally. Cotto has his hands held high. Another Cotto uppercut to end the round. Cotto 10-9.
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Round 3: Marg is the stalker. Cotto the boxer. Cotto wants the fight in the center of the ring. Marg wants to trap Cotto against the ropes. The blood flows from Cotto’s nose. Cotto’s hand speed advantage is evident. Once again Marg is warned for low blows. Cotto 10-9.
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Round 2: Marg flicks out the jab. Cotto fires a fast 3 punch combination. Cotto is on his toes. Margarito lands a right hook to the body. A strong Marg left lands. Cotto answers with an uppercut. Cotto fights off the ropes where he lands one and receives one. Marg is digging hooks to the body. Bayless warns Marg for low blows. Cotto is bleeding from the nose. Cotto lands a straight right at the bell. Close round. Marg 10-9.
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Round 1: The fighters make their way to center ring where they exchange a few tentative jabs. Cotto lands a combination. A Cotto jab lands; the crowd roars. Another Cotto flurry followed by an uppercut. Margarito answers. Cotto circles left, sets his feat and fires. A low blow from Cotto earns a warning. Cotto 10-9.
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Is there a deeper, more competitive division in boxing than welterweight? Notwithstanding the astonishing retirement of pound-for-pound #1 Floyd Mayweather Jr, the division remains loaded. WBA kingpin Miguel Cotto is a bruising boxer-puncher at the top of his game. Antonio Margarito is the relentless two fisted brawler who won the IBF strap with a body shot. WBO Champion Paul Williams is a 6’1” southpaw with the reach and jab of a heavyweight. Undefeated Andre Berto is a blur of a fighter who recently seized the vacant WBC title. Future hall-of-fame entrant Sugar Shane Mosley is a danger to any champion from 147 lbs to 154 lbs and former division champions Carlos Quintana, Zab “Super” Judah and Kermit Cintron are ready for redemption. With so much talent in the group there is no clear number one. Yet the best aspect of the welterweight division is not its depth, but the desire of the fighters to face one another to let their fists decide the debate.

Antonio Margarito. The Tijuana Tornado lost three of his first dozen fights and then went on a twenty-one fight tear. During the win streak he captured the WBO welterweight title with a tenth round stoppage of Antonio Diaz. After defending the belt against the likes of Kermit Cintron and Joshua Clottey, Margarito lost a tightly contested twelve round scrap to Paul “The Punisher” Williams. Margarito rebounded by destroying Golden Johnson in one round. Next, he dominated Cintron a second time to capture the IBF title. A strong welterweight who rarely takes a backwards step, Margarito has amassed 36 wins with 26 knockouts.

Miguel Cotto. In his 32 victories against zero defeats, Cotto has bested ten former or current world champions including Randall Bailey, Ricardo Torres, Carlos Quintana, Zab Judah and Shane Mosley. In his five fights at welterweight, two of Cotto’s opponents retired between rounds and two were stopped inside the distance. Only the ultra-skilled Mosley was able to stand and trade with Cotto for the entire twelve rounds. In his most recent fight against an over-matched Alfonso Gomez, Cotto combined supreme confidence with speed, power and accuracy to stake his claims as the division’s standard bearer.

TSS faithful join us here for ringside, round-by-round coverage of the fight to decide the number one welterweight in the world. “The Battle! Cotto v Margarito” will commence on Saturday, July 26 at 9:00 pm ET / 6:00 pm PT.

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Lethal Combination: Pacquiao v. Diaz

Friday, June 20th, 2008
Lethal Combination – Pacquiao v. Diaz

Will WBC Lightweight Champion David Diaz defeat boxing mega star Manny Pacquiao? Can a tough champion with a good motor overwhelm an icon with devastating power? Is gritty determination enough or does speed kill? The world will know on Saturday, June 28, when David Diaz puts his belt on the line against WBC Super Featherweight Champion Manny Pacquiao.

Making a case for a Diaz win is not too daunting a task. Diaz has fought big names on big stages and no fighter earns 34 victories by chance. Diaz is a strong lightweight with a superior work rate and a durable chin. He had a stellar amateur career topped off by out pointing Zab Judah twice to advance to the 1996 Olympic games. As a professional Diaz has wins against title contenders Ener Julio, Jaime Rangel and Jose Armando Santa Cruz. In the biggest fight of his life Diaz charged from behind to defeat legendary brawler Erik Morales. In his typical, aggressive style Diaz out worked Morales eventually breaking him down. The unceremonious beating sent Morales into retirement. Diaz is a career lightweight or heavier who has victories over true welterweights (Pacquiao first campaigned at the light flyweight limit of 108 lbs).

Manny Pacquiao is ranked #1 pound-for-pound by The Ring magazine. He possesses a lethal combination of speed and power that overwhelms his foes and covers his flaws. Pacquiao has 35 KOs in 51 fights for a knock out rate of 68%. In his last dozen fights Pacquiao is an outstanding 10-1-1. His record is all the more impressive when you consider whom he has faced. During this span Pacquiao twice defeated Marco Antonio Barrera. Juan Manuel Marquez is 0-1-1 against him. Morales defeated Pacquiao the first time they met and then lost the rematch and the rubber match. Throw in victories over Mexican warriors Emmanuel Lucero, Hector Velazquez, Oscar Larios and Jorge Solis and it is no wonder some call him the Mexican Assassin (David Diaz’ family is from Guerrero, Mexico).

TSS Nation, log in for round by round coverage of the Pacquiao v. Diaz lightweight championship tilt on Saturday June 28, starting at 9 pm EDT / 6 pm PDT. TSS will be ringside to bring you the action as it unfolds.

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Oscar De La Hoya vs Steve Forbes

Monday, April 28th, 2008
Oscar De La Hoya Forbes Press


Michael Buffer has the decision:

Max De Luca 119-109 DLH
Marty Sammon 119-109 DLH
Marcos Rosales 120-108 DLH
TSS: 119-109 DLH

Oscar De La Hoya wins by unanimous decision

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Round 12: The fighters tap gloves to begin the 12th. DLH lands a counter left, and another. Forbes lands a left hook that earned DLH’s attention. DLH jabs to the body and follows with a straight right to the head. DLH’s hands are low. A DLH left straightens Forbes up. The fighters flurry from the 10 second warning to the bell. At the end they embrace. 10-9 DLH

Round 11: Forbes’ corner has done a good job with the cut as it is a non factor in the fight. The crowd is impatient as there is a lull in the action. “Oscar, Oscar” the crowd chants. Very little action in the round. DLH is coming forward, but hasn’t thrown the jab as he once did. Forbes is trapped against the ropes and absorbs a few hooks. 10-9 DLH

Round 10: The DLH jab just buckled the knees of Forbes. Forbes fires back. He lands a right-left-right combo. DLH is back to the jab. DLH lands a vicious uppercut. Forbes counters wildly. Another DLH uppercut backs Forbes off. 10-9 DLH

Round 9: Forbes is warned by Caiz for hitting low. DLH is pressing forward. A DLH double jab lands. A left hook has Forbes in trouble. DLH is pouring it on. Forbes lands his own hook. The fighters are back on their toes. DLH’s jab is snapping Forbes head back with regularity. A DLH left lands flush. 10-9 DLH

Round 8: Forbes opens with a strong jab. The crowd is chanting “Let’s go Oscar”. DLH snaps Forbes head with another cracking jab. Forbes flurries. Both fighters have slowed in this round. Forbes is elusive, but not very active. DLH lands a body shot. Close round. 10-9 DLH

Round 7: The DLH jab is the difference in the fight. DLH is doubling up with it and landing an occasional right behind it. The crowd is getting a bit restless, hoping for a DLH KO. DLH obliges the crowd with a speedy flurry. Forbes lands a counter left at the 10 second warning. 10-9 DLH

Round 6: DLH presses forward behind the jab. A short left momentarily stuns Forbes. DLH is breathing through his mouth. Forbes comes back with a four punch combination. DLH lands a right hook. Forbes is cut above the right eye. DLH lands at the bell. 10-9 DLH

Round 5: Forbes has confidence, having withstood DLH’s power. The pace has slowed a bit. DLH hooks to the body and follows with an uppercut. DLH is pushing the action. DLH throws a combination driving Forbes against the ropes. 10-9 DLH

Round 4: Forbes is coming to DLH, winging rights and lefts. Forbes has DLH trapped against the ropes. A counter right by Forbes lands. Forbes shakes off a DLH combination. DLH lands the jab. Forbes is feeling confident as he shuffles in the ring. The fourth is Forbes best round of the fight. 10-9 Forbes

Round 3: DLH looks sharp. He’s been accurate with the jab. A DLH combination forces Forbes to cover up. Forbes is undeterred and is in the fight. A Forbes right lands. DLH keeps pumping the jab; it’s heavy and damaging. The fighters flurry in the center of the ring. 10-9 DLH.

Round 2: DLH is throwing power punches at an alarming rate. He’s backing Forbes up and overpowering him. Forbes fires an uppercut up the middle that lands flush. DLH throws a five punch combination to the body. Forbes is short with his jab. DLH is up on his toes working the jab. 10-9 DLH.

Round 1: DLH triples up on the jab. Forbes fires back and misses. The fighters are exchanging hooks. Forbes has good hand speed and is moving well. A left by Forbes lands. A strong left by DLH knocks Forbes off balance. DLH is pumping the jab; it is dialed in. An overhand right by DLH lands. A Forbes left hook lands flush. 10-9 DLH.

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Michael Buffer has the mic and has completed the introduction of the principals. Referee Raul Caiz Jr. has given the fighters’ instructions and the bout is set to begin.

Oscar De La Hoya is now making the long walk to the ring. The mariachi band is in full accompaniment. He’s clad in a back robe trimmed in orange.

Steve Forbes is making his way to the ring to “Sweet Dreams” by Annie Lennox. He appears relaxed as he jogs through the throngs en route to the ring. As he steps between the ropes he’s greeted by a chorus of boos from the partisan crowd.
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Fight Fans, we’ll get started shortly. The Victor Ortiz v. Dairo Esalas fight just ended in spectacular fashion via 5th round KO. With the KO victory Ortiz improved to 21 wins with 16 KOs against one draw and a loss.
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On Saturday May 3rd, Oscar De La Hoya will square off against former world champion Steve “2 Pounds�? Forbes at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Ca. TSS will be ringside to bring you blow-by-blow coverage as the action unfolds.

We know what you’re thinking: a DLH victory is a foregone conclusion. But how many of you gave Carlos Quintana a shot to dethrone welterweight champion Paul Williams earlier this year? Or how many of you had Nate Campbell beating previously undefeated lightweight champion Juan Diaz in March? Anything can happen when two men put on the gloves and on Saturday May 3rd it just might.

The Golden Boy. What can we tell you about Oscar De La Hoya that you don’t already know? Born and raised in East Los Angeles, DLH began boxing at the age of six. Inspired by the tragic loss of his mother, he won gold at the 1992 Olympic games in Barcelona, Spain. In only his twelfth professional fight DLH became a world champion when he captured the WBO Super Featherweight title. A six-division champion from junior featherweight to middleweight, he has bested champions and legends. Established during the prime of his career, DLH and partners built Golden Boy Promotions into one of the leading promotional companies in boxing. Now, at age 35, DLH wants to go out on top. To do so he must first defeat former lightweight champion Steve Forbes.

2 Pounds. On December 3, 2000 Steve Forbes stopped John “The Eastern Beast�? Brown to capture the vacant IBF Super Featherweight title; a title he defended once and then lost to the scales in August 2002. In 2004 Forbes began campaigning as a junior welterweight and over the next two years strung together five consecutive victories. That’s when ESPN’s TV reality show The Contender came calling. Knowing the 2006 tournament would be contested at 150 lbs., Forbes bulked up to face career welterweights and junior middleweights, including Kassim Ouma conqueror Cornelius Bundrage. Forbes fought his way to the finals where he met Grady Brewer at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. In facing Brewer, Forbes confronted a 5’10�? junior middleweight with a 72�? reach, measurements eerily similar to DLH. Though Forbes lost the ten round tilt via split decision, he worked his way back into prominence. In 2007 Forbes was twice pitted against Golden Boy fighters. And though he officially won one contest and lost the other, many ringside observers agree he dominated both fights.

TSS faithful join us here fight night, Saturday May 3rd for round by round coverage of the Oscar De La Hoya v. Steve Forbes fight beginning at approximately 10:00pm ET / 7:00pm PT.

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The Battle for the Planet

Friday, April 4th, 2008

Hopkins and Calzaghe

Hopkins is all smiles in the ring. Calzaghe is climbing the ropes acknowledging his legion of fans. The attendance tonight is 14,213, most of whom are here to cheer The Pride of Wales.

Michael Buffer has the decision:
114-113 Hopkins
115-112 Calzaghe
116-111 Calzaghe

Joe Calzaghe is the new Ring Light Heavyweight Champion of the world!

CompuBox Stats:

Hopkins 468 punches thrown, 127 landed = 27% connect rate.
Calzaghe 707 punches thrown, 232 landed = 33% connect rate.
Calzaghe’s 232 landed punches are most against Hopkins in 21 fights tracked by CompuBox.

Round 12 Hopkins meets Calzaghe in the center of the ring. Every punch is thrown to end the fight. The fighters exchange punches in the corner. Calzaghe lands a left. Hopkins lands his right. Hopkins is holding now, forcing Cortez to separate the fighters. A Calzaghe left lands flush; Hopkins holds. Hopkins is up on his toes in the final minute of the round. Both fighters raise their hands in victory.

Round 11 Calzaghe lands a short left hand; Hopkins lands a right. Hopkins bends over, the result of another low blow. Hopkins taps his gloves together and says, “come on!” The fighters explode and the crowd erupts.

Round 10 Hopkins goes down from a border line low blow. Calzaghe holds his hands out questioning the time out called by Cortez. Calzaghe looks exasperated, but not frustrated. Three minutes into the timeout Calzaghe exhorts his faithful. “Who are ya? Who are ya?” the crowd asks Hopkins. More wrestling in the middle of the ring. A bull rush by Hopkins is ineffective. The fighters flurry at the bell.

Round 9 Calzaghe lands a lead left. Hopkins mouth is open. Hopkins lands a counter right. Hopkins lunging in, trying to land the straight right that dropped Calzaghe in the first. Hopkins’ jab is landing. A brief flurry finds both fighters landing lefts and rights. Hopkins retreats at the 10 second warning, mouth open and hands down.

Round 8 Hopkins is using his head to ward off Calzaghe. Cortez breaks them up. A straight left by Calzaghe lands flush. Another Calzaghe left brings the crowd to their feet. A lead right lands for Hopkins. Calzaghe continues to march forward, dictating the pace of the fight. Is Hopkins tiring? Hopkins lands a short hook inside to end the round.

Round 7 An overhand right by Hopkins lands, followed by a straight left from Calzaghe. A strong left lands for Calzaghe, momentarily stunning Hopkins. Hopkins gets in a good body shot. Calzaghe bulls his way in, but is tied up by Hopkins for his effort. A flurry at the bell is punctuated by a Hopkins hook that wobbled Calzaghe.

Round 6 Hopkins is able to avoid Calzaghe’s straight left, ducking it and circling away. Cortez warns Hopkins for coming forward head first. Calzaghe has picked up the pace, forcing Hopkins to fight this round. A check left hook by Hopkins lands flush. Hopkins puts Calzaghe in a headlock and Calzaghe hits him low. It’s chippy in the ring as the fighters exchange illegal blows.

Round 5 More of the same from Hopkins; circling, throwing a punch and then tying Calzaghe up. Calzaghe lands a four punch flurry, and then another. The pace has slowed in the fifth. Both fighters tried to win the round in the final 10 seconds and fought beyond the bell in so doing.

Round 4 Calzaghe is the aggressor, taking the fight to Hopkins. After some rough housing, both fighters are warned by Cortez. Hopkins tactic of choice is to throw a punch and then tie up his opponent. Calzaghe is letting his hands flow more freely now. He’s up on the balls of his feet and has begun to clown with Hopkins. Calzaghe has a new found confidence. The pro Calzaghe crowd is once again having a good time.

Round 3 Hopkins is content to fight from the outside. With the referee on his back, Hopkins gets in a low blow . Referee Cortez is staying busy, separating the fighters as they clutch after brief exchanges. Calzaghe is warned for hitting behind the head – the crowd doesn’t like it. A Calzaghe flurry in the corner brings the crowd to their feet.

Round 2 The crowd roars every time Calzaghe gets near Hopkins. Hopkins is moving, showing Calzaghe angles. Calzaghe is cut on the bridge of his nose. A Calzaghe low blow earns Hopkins a time out. A Calzaghe left lands flush, his best punch of the fight. The fighters hold and hit from the 10 second warning to the bell.

Round 1 Hopkins circling left; a brief exchange in the center of the ring. Calzaghe goes down from a 1-2 by Hopkins. He’s up quickly and after a lull is greeted by another Hopkins left. Referee Cortez breaks the fighters apart in the center of the ring and the action resumes. Hopkins has fought with his back against the ropes for most of the round, but wins it with the knockdown.
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TSS Faithful, are you Ready to Refresh? The celebrities have been announced and the national anthems have been sung. The pro Calzaghe crowd is singing, “Super, Super Joe, Super Joe Calzaghe”.

There’s a deafening roar in the arena. The Pride of Wales has just entered the ring. Wearing black trunks with white trim, Calzaghe looks calm and confident.

Hopkins entered the ring to a chorus of “Who are ya?” Wearing a silver robe trimmed with red, B-Hop appears ready to go.

Michael Buffer has now uttered the most famous phrase in boxing and the action is set to begin.
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Quick update: Audley Harrison defeated Jason Barnett by TKO at 1:48 of round 5.

We’ll get started with Round by Round coverage of the Bernard Hopkins v. Joe Calzaghe Light Heavyweight bout at approximately 9:45 ET/ 6:45 PT.
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Living legend Bernard Hopkins will square off against undefeated super middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe in a light heavyweight clash on Saturday April 19, 2008 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV. TSS will be ringside to bring you blow-by-blow coverage as the action unfolds. Following the bout we’ll open the site for your comments and analysis of the fight.

The Executioner. Bernard Hopkins, the long reigning middleweight and current Ring Light Heavyweight Champion of the world is bad for business. Just ask past world champions Felix Tito Trinidad, Oscar De La Hoya, Ronald Winky Wright, Glen Johnson, Antonio Tarver, John David Jackson, and on the list goes. The greatest middleweight champion of his era, Hopkins fought 26 times over 12 years without tasting defeat. The Executioner defended the middleweight title 19 straight times before losing the belts in a split decision loss to Jermain Taylor. In 2006 Hopkins moved up in weight to challenge Antonio Tarver for the IBO Light Heavyweight Championship. Coming off back-to-back wins against Glen Johnson and Roy Jones Jr., Tarver was the man to beat. Hopkins rolled Tarver in a 12 round masterpiece that cemented his place in boxing history.

On March 4, 2006, IBF Super Middleweight Champion Jeff Lacy, his devastating left hook, and the hearts of American boxing fans traveled to Manchester, England intent on dethroning a protected paper champion who refused to fight in the United States. Surely a Lacy victory was a forgone conclusion. He had blown out the last three fighters brave enough to face him and in Joe Calzaghe he found a slaphappy southpaw with no real punch. When the bell sounded the best super middleweight on the planet dominated every minute of every round. Joe Calzaghe, the Pride of Wales was flawless. With clinical precision Calzaghe picked Lacy apart, knocking him down in the 12th and rendering Lacy defenseless as the fight came to a close. With that one performance Joe Calzaghe silenced the scoffers and won the respect of boxing fans around the world.
The undisputed super middleweight champion of the world, Calzaghe has successfully defended the belt 21 times during an undefeated career boasting 44 wins, 32 via knockout.

TSS faithful join us here fight night, April 19th for round by round coverage of the Bernard Hopkins – Joe Calzaghe light heavyweight fight beginning at approximately 9:45pm ET / 6:45pm PT.

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Belts on the line for Casamayor & Katsidis

Sunday, March 16th, 2008

Belts on the line for Casamayor & Katsidis

TSS Nation – Are you Ready to Refresh? The fighters are making their way to the ring. Casamayor climbed between the ropes clad in black trunks trimmed in silver. Katsidis entered the ring wearing a warriors helmet. We’re about to get started.

Round 1: Casamayor lands the first punch of the fight – putting Katsidis on the seat of his pants! Up quickly, Katsidis walks into another Casamayor left and goes down for the second time in the round. Katsidis is bleeding from the nose, unable to avoid Casamayor’s left hand. Big round for Casamayor.

Round 2: Katsidis pushing the action, rushing Casamayor. Another Casamayor left lands flush. Katsidis lands a strong right, followed by a low blow. Katsidis right is countered by Casamayor left. Another Casamayor left to punctuate the round.

Round 3: Casamayor flicking out the right jab. Katsidis flurry against the ropes. Katsidis lands a left hook to the body. Casamayor left lands flush, Katsidis takes it better. Katsidis digging hooks to the body. Better round for Katsidis.

Round 4: Katsidis determined to trap Casamayor against the ropes. The men exchange body punches in tight. A Katsidis right staggers Casamayor. The pro Aussie crowd roars in approval. Katsidis applying pressure – relentless. Casamayor lands a big left to back Katsidis off, even if only momentarily. Another Casamayor left. Great round!

Round 5:Casamayor circling left, throwing straight lefts. Katsidis bulls his way in, flinging rights and lefts. Katsidis has small cut under right eye. The cuban contingent is chanting “Cepillo, Cepillo”. Katsidis attacking the body.

Round 6: Katsidis applying pressure; Casamayor moving, moving. Katsidis wants the fight against the ropes. Casamayor trying to take the action to the center of the ring. Casamayor down! Casamayor falls through the ropes. Casamayor up before the count. Katsidis attacks to the bell.

Round 7: Katsidis throws Casamayor to the canvas. Katsidis attacking. Wild left hook by Katsidis. Casamayor flicking the jab. Beautiful counter left by Casamayor. Katsidis lands straight right before the bell.

Round 8: Katsidis right to start the round. Casamayor moves, moves. The fighters exchange against the ropes. Casamayor low blow. Straight left lands for Casamayor; his best round in some time.

Round 9: Casamayor loses a point for a low blow. Counter left by Casamayor lands. Straight left by Katsidis. Katsidis right eye bruised and swollen. Overhand left by Casamayor the best punch of the round.

Round 10: Katsidis runs to meet Casamayor in the center of the ring. A huge left hook floors Katsidis in the red corner. He rises to his feet and is greeted by a barrage of Casamayor punches. Referee John Schorly stops the fight. Casamayor TKO winner at 30 seconds of the 10th.

Joel Casamayor is the new WBO interim Lightweight Champion of the world!

CompuBox Stats:

Casamayor: 519 punches thrown, 166 landed. 32% connect rate.
Katsidis: 468 punches thrown, 144 landed. 31% connect rate.

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Round by Round coverage of the Joel Casamayor v. Michael Katsidis lightweight championship bout will begin at the completion of the Andrade v. Stieglitz super middleweight title eliminator. Stay with us for updates and the Andrade v. Stieglitz winner.

Stieglitz and Andrade have entered the ring. Ring announcer Bruce Buffer has introduced the principals and referee Ray Corona gave the fighters’ instructions. The action is under way…

Round two was an absolute war. Stieglitz is bleeding profusely from the nose.

It’s a give and take affair through four. The sold out crowd is going crazy.

We’re mid-way through the bout and neither fighter has been down, yet it is a rugged contest.

A straight right staggered Stieglitz and Andrade jumped on him in the corner. Referee Corona stepped between the fighters and called a halt to the bout at 2:53 of the 8th round. Your winner is Librado Andrade

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Joel Casamayor is a master boxer. Michael Katsidis has lightning in his hands. Casamayor is a hall-of-fame southpaw. Katsidis is an Aussie super action hero. The two will meet on March 22nd for the Ring Magazine and WBO Interim Lightweight World Championships. If styles make fights, this one has the makings of an instant classic.

If you ask Joel Casamayor, 35-3-1, 20 KOs, he has never lost a professional fight. With only disputed losses to mega stars Acelino Freitas, Jose Luis Castillo and the late Diego Corrales on his resume, he may be right. On his ledger Casamayor lists victories over Corrales and current IBF and WBO Lightweight Champion Nate Campbell. A 1992 Olympic gold medallist, Casamayor is the former WBA Super Featherweight and current Ring Magazine Lightweight World Champion.

Michael Katsidis truly hasn’t lost a fight. His professional record stands at 23-0, 20 KOs. Katsidis won the WBO Interim Lightweight Title in February 2007 when he forced Graham Earl to retire after five rounds. Katsidis then traveled to the U.S. for the first time in July 2007 to defend his title on the under card of Hopkins v Wright. In waging a successful slugfest with Czar Amonsot, Katsidis endeared himself to American fight fans.

Presented by Golden Boy Promotions, “Desert Storm�? will take place at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon, CA. The bout will be televised on HBO’s Boxing After Dark, beginning at 10:05 p.m. ET/PT. For those of you unable to watch the television broadcast, log back on this Saturday for round by round coverage beginning at 10pm ET / 7pm PT.

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