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Oct 3, 2004 4:18:10 GMT -5
Post by Rob G on Oct 3, 2004 4:18:10 GMT -5
2 bigs fights were on tonight and they both good.
Vlad Klitcho faced Davarryl Williamson and there was a terrible headbutt which ripped open Wlads whole farhead. These russians bleed too much. So they went to the scorecards after 5 and Wlad clearly won.
Then Felix Trinidad had his return where he faced Ricardo Mayorga. This was a battle and a half but Tito was too much. Mayorga took mad punishment.
Also if you did not know Roy Jones Got KO'd AgAIN by some no name dude. It was great.
The Don King fight Card for November 13th is finalized and it is a heavywight extravanganza.
Ruiz vs. Golota (For WBA) Byrd vs. Mccline (For IBF) Rahman vs. Maheen Holyfield vs Donald.
Thats an awesome card and i look foward to see Golota as champ.
Vitali Klitcho (the real champ) meanwhile will make his first defense in december vs Jeremy Williams, The latest dude to knock out Tyson.
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Nov 15, 2004 5:53:25 GMT -5
Post by Rob G on Nov 15, 2004 5:53:25 GMT -5
Hey I went to madison square garden last night and saw teh following fights.
Ruiz beat Golota (WBA TITLE) Byrd beat Mccline (IBF TITLE) Donald beat HOLYFIELD (probably Holys last fight) Rahman KO Maheen Touch of sleep beat Oliver Mccall
It was really cool but pollaks are crazy.
Don king is angling for Rahman to fight Vitali. Perhaps some time soon they will make a move for unification.
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Nov 15, 2004 7:56:52 GMT -5
Post by Ringleader1 on Nov 15, 2004 7:56:52 GMT -5
Cool, I'm glade you saw a live fight at MSG. I would like to see one someday. How was your expierence? Were your seats good? I'm sorry Golata lost, oh well, he had his shot vrs Bowe. Is'nt Bowe back in the game....?
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Nov 16, 2004 21:42:53 GMT -5
Post by Rob G on Nov 16, 2004 21:42:53 GMT -5
Actually the garden is not very big so any seat is preatty good. BUt we actually got moved up 2 sections cause they did not sell out. We ended up with awesome veiw. The experience was very good. But it did cost a nice amount for teh whole trip. Like 150 dollars everythign included. So yes iw ould go back but not for a while i dont think.
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Dec 20, 2004 13:12:01 GMT -5
Post by Rob G on Dec 20, 2004 13:12:01 GMT -5
Vitali Klitthco KO'd Danny Williams to remain WBC and world reconised champ.
Chris Byrd barely beat Jameel Mccline to remain IBF champ
John Ruiz beat Golota to remain WBA champ.
Some assclown named Kali Maheen has the fourth meaningless WBO belt.
And Hasim Rahman is back.
I hope the heavyweight picture clears up soon.
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Mar 9, 2005 11:31:56 GMT -5
Post by Rob G on Mar 9, 2005 11:31:56 GMT -5
Well after many months of Boxing oblivion they are starting to schedule fights again. Its still preatty slim though.
The Real Champ Vitali Klticho will Fight Hasim Rahman. I always thought Rahman was good and i think this be good fight. And its at MSG to boot. This goes down on April 30th.
Meanwhile the other champs Ruiz and Byrd dont seem to be fighting anyone.
Here are the only fights of any value coming up Tua vs. Talmadge Griffis------(Warm up fight)--------------------March 31st (??) Wayne Braithwait vs. Jean Marc Borbeck-(Cruiserweght unify)April 2(Show) Dominic Guinn vs. Shane Swartz------------------------------------April 22 Vitali Klitcho vs. Hasim Rahman (WBC HW Title)at MSG--April 30th (HBO) Trinidad vs. Winky Wright--()---------------------------------------May 14th PPV Golota vs. Lamon Brewster (WBO HW Title)-----------------May 21st (HBO) ----Undercard: Mike Moorer vs. Fres Oquendo------- Lance Whitaker vs. Luan Kransiqi--(WBO Elminator)-----------May 28th Tyson vs. TBA----------------------------------------------------------June 20th
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May 1, 2005 0:57:32 GMT -5
Post by Rob G on May 1, 2005 0:57:32 GMT -5
Thank the gods.
John Ruiz is done.
James "Lights Out" Toney defeated Ruiz with a unamous decision tongiht. Thus taking the WBA Heavy weight title from him. Toney now joins Chris Byrd and Vitali Klitcho as a title holder. Toney was long ago the dominate middle weight champion who was deposed by Roy Jones in 1991. He recentl retruned to boxing to win the cruiser weight title. Now he becomes the third middle weight in history to win the heavyweight title. The first time was Bob Fitzsimmons in the 1800s. Then it was Roy Jones beating Ruiz like a year ago. Toney is an ass but if he gets Ruiz out of there its good for me.
There seems to be consolidated effort now for there to be unification. They are using smoke and mirrors to try and pretend there is a 4th belt called the WBO which is currently held by Lamon Brewster who beat Vlad Klitcho. Whatever. Brewster will fight golota soon and if golota wins he could potentially legitimise that title. Meanwhile Vitlai Klticho (the legit champ) will face Hasim Rahman later this year. Chris Byrd is in limbo. Though its possible we could see a Toney-Byrd Unification bout. That would be nice. Until such time as unification occurs. Boxing fans must recognise Vitali as the champ. His next fight vs. Rahman should be good beans.
But if you want quality check out the upcoming cross division champion faceoff with Felix Trinidad fighting Winky Wright. This should be some serious shit
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May 12, 2005 6:38:26 GMT -5
Post by Ringleader1 on May 12, 2005 6:38:26 GMT -5
James Tony forfits the title for steroids. Trinadad fights Winky Wright this Saturday in what should be a great fight. Ruiz gets the title back and a free payday. Tysons going to fight soon. However the bset thing to happen to boxing is the Contender. What a great show with good 5 round fights andd drama. Plus Sly and Sugar Ray you can't beat that. Unless you like Americas next top model.
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May 13, 2005 7:56:06 GMT -5
Post by Rob G on May 13, 2005 7:56:06 GMT -5
Yes, The Contender is AWESOME> They could not have planned it this way. Whats happening on that show is just magical.
Yes, JameS Toney tested positive for steoids. The NYS atheletic commishion has declared the figtht a no decision. According to the rules of the WBA Ruiz should retian his title. But they have yet to make this announcement. I cant believe Ruiz gets to stick arround some more. All this promoted me to make a breif analization of John Ruiz Reign as Heavyweight champ
A Breif Summary of John Ruiz’s heaveyweight reign:
It’s the year 2000. Lennox Lewis has just established himself as the undisputed Champion of the world with his victory over Evander Holyfield. Lewis must make a Title defense. Of the possible contenders there is John Ruiz, who in his last 3 fights has defeated 3 bums named Thomas Williams, Jeff Ballard and Felix Feliz. The most impressive win on Ruiz’s record is against a far over the hill Tony Tucker. Tucker is 12 years removed from when he actual held a title. Tucker had already been beat arround by Herbie Hide, Orlin Norris, Henry Akinwande, and Bruce Seldon.After the Ruiz fight Tucker only fights once more. The best fighter Ruiz has ever faced was Tua who knocked him out in 19 seconds.
Another Possible contender for Lenno Lewis is Michael Grant. A fighter with the size and reach to actually battle Lewis. In Grants last few fights he has wins against other ranked contenders like David izon, Obed Sullivan, and Lou Saverse. He is also coming off a comeback victory against Andrew Golota.
It’s a no brainer. Grant is the man to get a title shot. But The WBA says Lewis has to fight John Ruiz. Lewis decides to do the right thing and thus is stripped of the WBA for refusing to fight Ruiz.
Evander Holyfield and John Ruiz are matched to fight for the WBA vacant title. It’s a close fight but Evander wins the belt. Some thought Ruiz might have won. Some say a draw. I felt Holyfield won. -----------This should have been the end of Ruiz for the 1st time---------------
Due to this dispute Holyfielkd decides to give Ruiz a rematch.
Ruiz clearly beats Holyfield (Thus begins John Ruiz’s reign as champ)
A 3rd fight is set between Ruiz and Holy
Holyfield Clearly wins the fight. But it is called a draw. (Ruiz retains the title) ----------This should have been the end of Ruiz for the second time-----------
Ruiz defends title against the hard hitting Krik Johnson. Ruiz is winning fight but its ugly. Kirk Johnson is DQ’d for clinching I think. Ruiz wins his first defense on a DQ
Ruiz fights Roy Jones who moves up for the fight. Roy makes Ruiz look stupid and totally beats Ruiz. Ruiz claims the ref would not let him fight his fight ----------This should have been the end of Ruiz for the 3rd time---------------
Roy Jones is new champ but does as he promised to do and goes back down to Light Heavyweight to fight Tarver who really did deserve a shot. Thus Roy Jones Vacates belt.
Ruiz and Hasim Rahman are picked to fight for vacant belt
Ruiz clinches the shit out of Rahman and legally defeats him. Haim should have knocked him out. Ruiz is champ for the second time
Ruiz fights Fres Oquendo and beats him
Ruiz fights Golota in a fight where he clinches an average of 19 times per round. Ruiz is knocked down 2 times and nearly knocked out. But holds on to win a legal points victory over Golota. Some thought Golota won. I agreed that on points Ruiz had won. But Golota should have knocked him out.
Ruiz fights James Toney who has moved up from Cruiser weight. it’s a preatty good fight and close. But Toney is clearly the winner -----------This should have been the end of Ruiz for the 3rd time---------
Toney tests potsitive for a steroid. Doctors says that the steriod chemical could have been created by a mixture of medicines Toney was taken for torn biceps. Toneys victory over Ruiz is declared a No decision. As if the fight never took place. Ruiz regains his title.
So to recap Ruiz gets declared mandatory challenger to Lewis for no good reason Lewis stripped for not fighting him. Ruiz fights for title and is beat by Holyfield Somehow Ruiz works in a rematch Ruiz beats Holyfield, becomes champ Another rematch is made Holyfield beats ruiz but judges call it draw. Ruiz retains title on a lose Ruiz fights Johnson and wins on DQ Ruiz fights Jones and loses but Jones vacates and Ruiz gets to fight for belt again. Ruiz clinches the shit out of Haism and skimps out a victroy Ruiz beats Fres oquendo Ruiz clinches the shit out of Golota and is nearly KO’d but retains belt. Ruiz loses to toney. But then there is steroids and Toney is DQ’d basically. Ruiz retains belt.
In 5 years since being declared Mandatory challenger to Lewis. Ruiz has 3 wins (Rahman, Oquendo, Golota) 4 loses (Holy, Holy, Jones, Toney) 1 DQ (Johnson)
Before Ruiz only one Middlewieght (154 lbs) had ever defeated a heavyweight. This was Jim Jeffries back in 1908. Since Ruiz both Jones and Toney have done it. Thanx Ruiz
On the books over the last 5 years his record reads 5-3, but its really 4-4. A champion by no measure. This man simply wont go away.
According to the rules of the WBA Toney cant fight for the WBA for 2 years, So there wont be a rematch. More likely Toney will face Byrd for the IBF.
The next highest contender for the WBA is Lance Goofi Whitaker. So I imagine we will see this grand event. Probably on the undercard of Byrd-Toney.
Don King and HBO are pushing heavy for title unification. Hopefully this will occur.
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May 15, 2005 18:03:18 GMT -5
Post by Rob G on May 15, 2005 18:03:18 GMT -5
Well Tito Trinidad fought Winky Wright.
Wright beat his ass for 10 rds. In my opinion and some of judges too. Winky won every round. At worst Tito only one a single round. proving what I been saying for a while. Winky is bad mother fucker. We will see more from him in the future.
I wonder what will become of Trinidad.
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May 16, 2005 4:43:37 GMT -5
Post by Ringleader1 on May 16, 2005 4:43:37 GMT -5
Great, I hate Tito and Don King. Winky is the man. Money went to Tito's head, this was just a payday.
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May 16, 2005 5:47:46 GMT -5
Post by Rob G on May 16, 2005 5:47:46 GMT -5
Fucking A ringo,
The worst part is Winky is still getting played. Before the fight a reporter asked him what was his worst fear. he prophetical said "My worst fear is that i will beat him so bad I will lose a chance at a big money rematch"
Well he dominated Tito in every round. No one in their right mind would pay to see this again. Its funny cause after the fight Winky was saying it was close and that Trinidad would come back better then ever. He was trying to pretend like there could be a remactch. Poor basterd. People been avoiding Winky since forever and he could end up there again. Though he is now at middlewieght. Everyone is there. And Hopkins dont give a damn. And dont forget soon we will have THE CONTENDER winner and hes garanteed to jump on the boxing scene. And yes THE CONTENDER is middleweight. Of the boxers still on THE CONTENDER the guys are currently ranked in the 20's.
On a different note: I noticed that Julio Ceazer Chavez is fighting on showtime next month. With his son on the undercard. This dude is 42 years old and still banging. His record is like 107 wins 4 loses. No joke
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May 16, 2005 13:56:00 GMT -5
Post by LORD BOOTH on May 16, 2005 13:56:00 GMT -5
people will pay to see the rematch.trinadad lost but he still has an entire island of people who have his back.they are die hard fans and wont stop cheering for him untill he discrases his race. he is their hero he is down but will rise again.and not to diss winky but in 3 months nobody will know who the hell he is all over again.they will ask who was that guy that beat trinadad.tito will still be known as one of the best while they have no idea who beat him.its fucking crazy but true.wait a year and i bet tito can get more money for a fight with no titles than winky can with his.as for don king he is the mutherfukin man my own personal hero.he is america hate it or love it the underdog's on top and he's gonna shine till his heart stop,go ahead and envy him hes boxing's m.v.p. and he aint goin no where so you can get to know him.
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May 16, 2005 23:49:58 GMT -5
Post by Rob G on May 16, 2005 23:49:58 GMT -5
Thank you for that Mark "The Game" Booth,
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May 17, 2005 4:28:36 GMT -5
Post by Ringleader1 on May 17, 2005 4:28:36 GMT -5
Booths right and wronge. In Boxing you need to have personality and ability. Sometime boxers have more of one and not enough of the other. It's all about heart. You can see it in the ring and in the boxers face. Thats what I like about it. I would rathers see a not so good Vinny Pazienza than a real good Brian Mitchel(who you say? mypoint exactly.) These are old timers like me but hey...there is allot less heart these days. Roy Jones is the Greatest boxer of are generation. Inside and outside of the ring. I don't care if he lose again or not. He was in the Matrix and rappin. He is so rich he use $100.00 bills for T.P...Don King represents all that is vile and evil...murder, cruptions and exploiting his on people. =Lawful Evil(n)
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