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| |  | | | | BOXIANA, IF TAUGHT AND MANAGED WISELY, CAN BE SAFE: PART 1
The Nonpareil Hilario
| A prison guard is being beaten to a pulp, while another guard watches; the guard watching has orders never to leave his post because he has his own tier to oversee. He can't take it anymore; he's enraged that his fellow officer is being beaten like he's worthless. Finally, he leaves his post, begrudgingly. While he's aiding his colleague, instinctively, he gazed toward his tier, where the real hysteria was awaiting to unfold. It resulted in two stabbings and a failed escape attempt that lasted six hours. Later, the guard learned that his counterpart was in on the scheme, and regretted going against his instincts, to leave his lookout.
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| | |  | | | | EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ISAAC CHILEMBA
By John McCormick
| JM: Isaac, on February 3rd you will be stepping into the ring with Edison Miranda. What are your thoughts on Miranda as a fighter? Isaac Chilemba: “Edison Miranda is a good fighter. He’s a puncher, he knows how to fight. I am not going to walk in there and not be ready. I know myself and I am ready for him. I am working in the gym, focusing on his weaknesses. I am feeling comfortable and I am looking forward to it.”
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| | | | | | | CUNNINGHAM ARRIVES IN GERMANY FOR HERNANDEZ REMATCH
| Press Release: Two-time cruiserweight champion Steve “USS” Cunningham (24-3, 12 KOs) has arrived in Frankfurt, Germany. On February 4th, the American will face IBF cruiserweight champion Yoan Pablo Hernandez (25-1, 13 KOs) in a rematch at the Fraport Arena. Cunningham and his team – Naazim Richardson, Mark Osborn, Khalib Whitmore and Jonathan Adderly – landed on Wednesday. On Friday, they paid a special visit to AFN Wiesbaden (American Forces Network). “It´s great to catch up with AFN and connect with my military brothers and sisters,” Cunningham, a former Navy man, said. “I am ready for a battle with Hernandez on February 4. I am going to tear the title away from him and bring it back to America.”
| | | | | | | BERTO'S REVENGE OR ORTIZ'S REPEAT?
By John McCormick
| Andre Berto tasted defeat for the first time in his professional career on April 16th of last year against Victor Ortiz in what some called the fight of the year. Both fighters tasted the canvas twice during a twelve-round war, with Ortiz winning a unanimous decision victory and Berto’s WBC welterweight title. In a conference call held for the media yesterday, both Berto and Ortiz seemed excited and confident to get back in the ring with one another.
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| EX-KICKBOXER CHRIS ALGIERI HEADLINES IN LONG ISLAND SATURDAY NIGHT
By Doveed Linder
| This Saturday, Chris Algieri (12-0, 6 KOs) will face Curtis Smith (10-5, 5 KOs) in a junior welterweight clash at the Paramount Theatre in Huntington, New York (Long Island). In this interview, Algieri discusses his background as a kickboxer, how he balances his responsibilities as a fighter/student, and his upcoming fight EDITOR'S NOTE: Boxingtalk incorrectly reported the date of Algieri's fight as Friday. The correct day is Saturday.
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| DAILY BREAD THURSDAY EDITION
By Stephen "Breadman" Edwards
| How do you view a potential May 5th match up between Floyd Mayweather and Miguel Cotto? Mayweather recently indicated he would be open to fighting Cotto. Actual Mayweather Quote: "I think Cotto is a very good matchup, but once again, if I go against Cotto, the fans and people will say that it's Pacquiao's leftovers. He's still a strong, solid champion in my eyes. When he fought Pacquiao, they fought at a catch-weight [of 145-pounds]. If we fight Cotto I would want him to be comfortable, where both guys are happy.” Personally I think Mayweather would wait to see if Andre Berto wins [his rematch vs. Victor Ortiz] before he makes his choice, but if it’s Cotto, how do you view this fight playing out? Is Cotto better served re-matching with Manny Pacquiao?-- Tali
Bread’s Response: Cotto is in a great position. I doubt if Cotto is having weight problems at 154. In his last fight, he asked Antonio Margarito to come in at 151, I believe. But Pacquiao would want him to come in 147. So I doubt he goes down that far. Being that Pacquiao beat him the first time and is much smaller, I doubt if he goes over 147 ever again. Pacquiao has not been able to eat up past 145. So from that standpoint, I think Mayweather would be the better scenario for Cotto. Mayweather has claimed he would want Cotto to be comfortable, so I assume no catchweight or 147 demand would be in place. I would also assume if Cotto was free of Top Rank he could pocket more money facing Mayweather. Last but not least, Pacquiao may fight at a pace to high for Miguel. So let him see if he can do better with Floyd’s more technical, calculated style.
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| CHATTING WITH CHAPPIE: PART THREE
By Darrell La Montre
Final part of a three-part interview with Bobby Czyz
| In the final part of a three part interview, Bobby Czyz discusses losing his light heavyweight title, his brief retirement from the ring, his comeback, his fight with Evander Holyfield, and his take on some mythical match-ups.
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| HOPKINS-DAWSON II: ATLANTIC CITY, APRIL 28, ON HBO
By John McCormick
| It appears that a deal has been reached for world light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins to grant ex-champion Chad Dawson a rematch on April 28th in Atlantic City, NJ. The fight will reportedly be broadcast on HBO. Earlier today, Hopkins posted the following on his twitter account: "Attn: fanz & of course HATERZ April 28 AC im getting my revenge/victory on @OfficialBadChad 4 that BS." Both Hopkins himself and a source connected to Dawson confirmed the accuracy of the date and site to Boxingtalk. In their first meeting, Dawson was initially declared the winner and new world champion when Hopkins injured a shoulder, but the injury was later determined to have been caused by an unintentional fould by Dawson and the result was changed to a no contest, with the world championship thereby reverting back to Hopkins.
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| MACHINE GUN TOMMY'S WEEKLY MAILBAG
By Tommy Canez
| I read on another website that Saul Alvarez might be the front runner for the Floyd Mayweather fight ? Is there any truth to this ? And how would you see this fight playing out ? Gene
Tommy's response : Alvarez vs Mayweather on May 5th would be huge if it does come off. I don't know if there is any truth to it but it would make the most business sense as a non-Pacquiao option since it is on Cinco De Mayo against someone of Mexican descent. As for how the fight would play out, I'd say Mayweather either stops him late or takes over by the middle of the fight. Mayweather is too seasoned for Alvarez. Alvarez is very heavy handed though and he likes to throw a lot of leather and that would keep this fight interesting in the early going. The thing that bothers me about Alvarez is that he doesn't move his head enough and that would spell disaster against an accurate sharpshooter like Mayweather.
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| BOXINGTALK'S MCRUMOR MILL
By John McCormick
| In boxing, rumors are more often than not news running ahead of itself in a red satin dress. It has been said that what is told to the ear of a man can be heard one hundred miles away. Some new rumors have been generated in Boxingtalk's McRumor mill, so why not let them be heard?
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| | | | | | | CLETUS SELDIN ADDED TO STAR BOXING SHOW THIS WEEKEND
| Press Release: Welterweight Cletus "The Hebrew Hammer" Seldin has signed a promotional contract with Star Boxing, it was announced today by CEO Joe DeGuardia. Fighting out of Dix Hills in Long Island, New York, the 25 year old will be fight this Saturday night, January 28th at the Paramount Theater in Huntington, Long Island, New York. "His aggressive, all-action style has made Cletus among the most popular fighters in the New York City area and we plan on keeping him very busy this year," said DeGuardia. In his last outing, Seldin, 5-0 with three knockouts, brutally stopped Rashad Bogar (3-3-1) from a barrage of power shots in the third round on November 19th. This Saturday night Seldin will face off against Colorado Springs native, Tyler Pogline, 5-9, in a six rounder.
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| CHATTING WITH CHAPPIE: PART TWO
By Darrell La Montre
Part two of a three-part interview with Bobby Czyz
| In part two of this three-part interview, Czyz discusses the adversity he has faced in his life: growing up under his father's roof, his first loss, his late wife, and then, his father’s suicide.
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| | | | | | | EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: CHOP-CHOP CORLEY
By John McCormick
| JM: First off, I want to congratulate you on your win Saturday night against Gabriel Bracero. At this point in your career, what does a win like this mean to you? Demarcus Corley: “It’s funny, I fight in this country and I destroy the guy but I fight in another country, destroy the guy and they don’t give me the decision. This win means a lot to me. I am 37 years old, going on 38. I know I can still compete on the level that I did as a 27 or 28 year old fighter. I am in great shape, I am always in the gym, and making weight has never been a problem for me.”
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| CHATTING WITH CHAPPIE: PART ONE
By Darrell La Montre
Part one of a three-part interview with Bobby Czyz
| Boxingtalk caught up with Bobby Czyz, who over the course of a distinguished 18-year pro career won the IBF light heavyweight, WBA cruiserweight, and WBU super cruiserweight championships [the WBU recognized a 210-pound division back when cruiserweight limit was only 190 pounds]. Czyz who was kind enough to give us several hours of his time for an in-depth interview. In part one of a three-part interview, Czyz discusses his early life, his amateur career, car and plane crashes, power/speed, his father, destiny, brain damage and much more!
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| | | | | | | BOXINGTALK'S KO FIX: PRICE HEATS UP THE BRITISH HEAVYWEIGHT SCENE
Compiled By Scott Shaffer
| David Price KO1 John McDermott... Prior to last weekend, British heavyweight hopeful David Price had a 2008 Olympic bronze medal and an 11-0 pro record on his resume. Now he is 12-0 with the best win of his pro career (his level of opposition has been stepped up slowly), a first-round blowout of the usually durable British gatekeeper, John McDermott (26-8). McDermott lost two prior bouts to the more well-known British heavyweight Tyson Fury, but McDermott lasted 19 rounds in those two bouts, losing one of them by split decision. Against Price, McDermott could not make it out of the first round, getting dropped three times, a destruction that leaves British fans demanding that Fury defend his British heavyweight title against Price in what would be a battle of titans (Fury stands 6'7", while Price stands 6'8"). The ball is now in Fury's court to see if he will fight Price or vacate the title to avoid him. video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjWMNRg16mA [the opening bell rings after the seven-minute mark of the video].
| | | | | | | WBA TO REDUCE NUMBER OF BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPS FROM THREE TO TWO
| Press Release: Sampson Lewkowicz and Kameda Promotions announced that WBA bantamweight regular champion Koki Kameda (27-1, 20 KOs) will face the WBA interim titlist Hugo "Cuatito" Ruiz (29-1, 26 KOs) later this year. [Anselmo Moreno is the WBA super champion in this division]. The agreement, which already has the full blessing of the WBA, stipulates that each fighter will get to make one more title defense before they fight each other. Ruiz, who has held the interim belf for a year now with two title defenses, is scheduled to defend the interim title on March 17th. Kameda, who won the vacant title when Moreno was promoted to super champ, will fight in April 2012.
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| DAILY BREAD MONDAY EDITION
By Stephen "Breadman" Edwards
If Mayweather really wants the fight, why wont he do 50/50?
| Floyd Mayweather protests that he called Manny Pacquiao and that is a good start. However, how do you reach out to a man and slam down the payment plan of such a huge fight? I do not think Mayweather is in a rush to fight Manny. If I pick up my mobile & call another mobile phone, my intentions would be to communicate. First Floyd throws the drug-testing obstacle out there, next he says he is going on vacation & he has the right to be alert about the affairs of his sport & the peers within his boxing communities (I am being sarcastic), but does he have the right to keep playing the public? We are talking about legacy money here, not a $100,000 payday. Do you mean to tell me Mayweather is going to use that as his last playing card? This is not a fight where an unknown is trying to get his 1st million dollar payday, this is a two respected fighters who can and should sustain a 50/50 split. It is sad that Mayweather did not see the brighter side that could have happened from taking the gloves & putting them on himself & calling Manny. Perhaps, if Mayweather would have accepted a fair 50/50 split, it would be an indication that fighters can make
their own fights & not have promoters who sit on the branch of Life awaiting a moment to fly down & collect the pieces. What's next? Mayweather trying to doctate Manny's walk-in song? I could hear Mayweather now, "No, you can't come out to Kulintang themed music, you have to play 50 cent to come out & fight me"
This is getting hilarious & I mean that in not a comedic sense, but in a immature sense. -- Shaun, Harlem.
Bread’s Response: This is the most disgusting sh*t I have ever seen. I am completely turned off by both of these guys. I hope both of them lose at this point. Floyd is a joke and a poser, “no 50/50”, yeah right. Manny is a puppet and a fool. Also, Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum is in a league all by himself. He is one of those old men who does not realize what year it is and that he can't control what every boxer does or says, or what the public's perception wil be simply because of his power and status. Footnote, remember I said it. Top Rank is going to get Manny beat. Next it looks like he will fight Miguel Cotto. Manny had thee transcendent performances: Oscar De La Hoya where he fought the perfect fight, Ricky Hatton where he looked like a human killing machine, and Miguel Cotto where he stepped on the gas in the 3rd round and looked like something we had never seen before. When you have that kind of performance there is no where to go but down. It is not likely that Manny will be as dominant over Cotto again. The toughest thing about fighting Manny is, you have never seen anything like him before. Most A-level fighters will adjust if they see the same problem over and over. Cotto will adjust and it will add to the Manny critics.
Look at Manny’s second fight with Marco Antonio Barerra, it was not as dominant as the first. Great fighters adjust. In each of the three fights vs Juan Manuel Marquez, Marquez was hurt less and less progressively. I would be highly surprised if we didn’t see the same thing in Cotto. Manny is a dam fool for fighting him again, before he fights Floyd. He should have fought Lamont Peterson. That’s the closest “look” to Floyd’s style right now that’s available. Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach knew it. But again Top Rank does what is best for them.
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| | | | | | | EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: JOEL DIAZ JR
By John McCormick
| JM: Joel, first off I want to congratulate you on your victory last night against Guy Robb. How much does the victory mean to you? “It meant a lot to me. One of us had to go. We had to prove who the best man was. We were both undefeated and one mad had to go with a loss. I was the better man last night but this guy Robb caught me a lot. It was one lucky punch that turned everything around. I went down pretty good, but got back up after the knockdown. I believe I took it well.”
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| | | | | | | GEALE, DIB TO DEFEND IBF TITLES ON MARCH 7 SHOW IN TASMANIA
| Press Release: On Wednesday, March 7th 2012 at the Derwent Entertainment Centre in Hobart, Tasmania, IBF middleweight champion Daniel "The Real Deal" Geale defends his crown against Osumanu Adama, originally from Ghana but now based in the United States. In the chief support, Sydney's Billy "The Kid" Dib will make a mandatory defense of his IBF featherweight title against Mexico's Eduardo "Canilla" Escobedo. Dib will look to continue on with his impressive form, after his last outing on November19th 2011 saw him stop the previously undefeated Italian challenger Alberto Servidei, in just 2 minutes and 38 seconds of the opening stanza.
Also on the card, Australia's heavyweight Kali Meehan faces Travis Walker of the USA over twelve rounds.
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| BOXINGTALK'S MCRUMOR MILL
By John McCormick
Mayweather-Pacquiao: All bark and no bite
| A rumor can be defined as a current story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth that is circulating. Some of the highest paid boxers today thrive off of the doubtful fans, half-truths of their promoters, the All My Children type of drama that surrounds their upcoming fights, and the rumors that circulate through the boxing media. Let’s take a look at this week’s rumors that have been generated by Boxingtalk’s Rumor Mill.
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