PBC honored the passing of the “greatest” of all time with a touching opening ten-bell count.
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Two time Russian Olympian Artur Beterbiev (10-0, 10KOs) scored a knock out over Ezequiel Osvaldo Maderna ( 23-3, 15KOs) in the 4th round of the light heavyweight title bout, at the Bell Center in Montreal, Canada. Beterbeiv had his way with the overmatched Maderna. Artur scored 2 knockdowns in Round 2. Beterbeiv would lay in wait for his prey in Round 4 dropping Maderna twice in the 4th round before (Maderna’s) corner threw in the towel. Time was 56 seconds.
Bryant “GoodFella” Perrella (14-0, 13KOs) retains his blemish-free record with a spectacular second round TKO against David Grayton (14-1, 10KOs).
The Floridian maintained accuracy and speed in the opening round, letting himself go, sending a dazed and footloose Grayton tumbling to the mat, 2:19 in the 2nd.
Francisco Vargas (23-0-2, 17KOs) fought Orlando Salido (43-13-4, 30KOs) to a majority draw. “Mexican Style” was on full display. The early rounds saw a “switcheroo” of sorts, when each fighter took turns exchanging power and body shots. The 9th round, Vargas would unload a menacing melee of punches, pushing Salido against the ropes. He landed 50% of his power shots, in the 10th. Salido would punish Vargas in the late rounds. The two combatants set a CompuBox record by throwing 1593 power punches. The fight ended in a fitting fashion with a majority draw and Vargas retaining his WBC Super Featherweight belt. The scores were 115-113 Vargas, and 114-114 2x.
In the most astonishing conclusion to a chest-to-chest match up, Abraham Lopez (21-0-1, 15KOs) pulls out a unanimous decision win over Julian Ramirez (16-1, 8KOs). With several rounds of back and forth action, both fighters going tit-for-tat attacking the body. The 6th round saw an accidental head-butt, which resulted in Ramirez sporting a gushing gash near his right eye. While Ramirez looked to have pulled out the win, based on punches landed, in the eyes of the judges, Lopez put on the better performance. The scores were 97-93 x2, 98-92
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IBF Lightweight Champion, Rances “Kid Blast” Barthelemy (25-0, 13KOs) won via split decision over Mickey “The Spirit” Bey (22-2-1, 10KOs). Round 2, Bey was credited with a knock down, which upon review was a clash of heads. ‘Kid Blast’ controlled the fight by keeping Bey at arms length. It would seem, Barthelemy would win by unanimous decision. However, this is the world of boxing and in this world nothing is ever that easy. Two judges scored the fight 116-111 and 117-110 for Barthelemy. However, another judge scored the fight 116-111 for Bey, astounding bemused the crowd.
Caleb “Sweet Hands” Plant (13-0, 10KOs) won by knock out over Carlos “El Guerrero” Galvan (12-5-1, 11KOs). In the 4th round, Plant landed a hard shot to Galvan’s body, which sent him down for the 10 count.
Bantamweight Emmanuel ‘Manny’ Rodriquez (15-0, 10KOs), clenches bragging rights for his native; Puerto Rico, in a one-sided match up against Alberto Guevara (24-3, 9KOs). Guevara would be on the receiving end of a left eye cut, after an accidental clash of heads in the 4th round. Rodriquez won by unanimous decision. The scores were 99-91, 100-90, and 99-91.
In his American debut, Interim WBA Welterweight Champion David Avanesyan (22-1-1, 11KOs) strong-arms his way to victory against former three-time world champion, ‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley (49-10-1, 41KOs). Mosley would flash combinations at times but it seemed his age caught up to him. Cornerman Roberto Duran could not breath life into the listless Mosley. The younger Avanesyan would land several crisp shots throughout the bout scoring when Mosley was inactive. Mosley in turn landed several low blows. Sugar landed a devastating low blow blasting Avanesyan square in the baby maker in round 10 which resulted in a point deduction. Avanesyan is now the WBA mandatory challenger for the winner of Porter v Thurman. Scores were 114-113, 117-110×2
Super Middleweight Shane ‘Legacy’ Mosley Jr. (7-1, 5KOs), won in a shaky performance against Ricardo Yong (5-8-2,4KOs). Mosley flashed brilliance at times but could not mount a defense against the ambidextrous, straight right of Yong. Mosley Jr. would rock Yong in round 6 but could not finish the job. Scores were: 57-57, 59-55, 58-56
In the opening bout, Cruiserweight bout, Dimar Ortuz (11-0-2, 8KOs) defeated Ricardo Campillo (9-10-1,7KOs). Campillo played the role of punching bag for most of the bout. Ortuz mercifully ended the bout 25 seconds into the 6th round.
When- Friday Night, May 27 at Seneca Resort and Casino in Niagara Falls, New York
Main Event
Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller (17-0-1, 15KOs) assaulted Nick Guivas (12-4-2, 9KOs) for over two rounds. Miller knocked Guivas down twice in the 1st round. He finished Guivas off in round two. Time was 1:26
Co-Main Feature
Skender Halili (10-1, 10KOs) overcame two knockdowns in Round 2 to defeat Jason Thompson (5-12-4, 4KOs). In round 2, Thompson landed a left hook followed up by a right to head which snapped Halili’s head rendering his head legs useless. After recovering from the knockdown, Halili would receive a standing 8-count after being punched through the ropes. In a swift come from behind moment, Jackson landed a devastating right hand that sent Thompson down for the ten count. Time 2:59
Filipino boxing fans have another superstar to crown after Harmonito Dela Torre (18-0, 12KOs) schooled opponent Guillermo Sanchez (15-19-1, 6KOs) in an 8-count matchup. DeLa Torre seemed to underappreciate Sanchez’s southpaw power, allowing straight lefts to brutalize his right eye. While the up and comer has much work to do in terms of fighting southpaws. His performance Friday night will boost his popularity. Scores were: 76-76, 78-74, 77-75 Major Decision
Welterweight, Malik Hawkins (8-0 7KOs) makes easy work of opponent Lee Hall (11-24-3 7KOs) Hawkins would over-power his veteran opponent, assaulting Hall’s body with effective rights. The bout was called in round 5, when Hall took a knee indicating his surrender. Time was 1:02 in Round 5
Saturday May 21, 2016, the same day the Notorious B. I.G. would’ve turned 44, Showtime sports brought twin magic; Jermell and Jermall Charlo became the 2nd twins to hold World Championships.
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Venue- Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Nevada
The feature bout of the evening saw WBA Super Welterweight Champion Erislandy Lara (23-2-2 13KOs) win over Vanes Martirosyan (36-3-1, 21KOs). Martirosyan would press the action but Lara landed the more meaningful shots during the early rounds. Martirosyan focused his shots to Lara’s body, however the veteran, Lara would brush them off. Lara would find his rhythm in the middle rounds landing strong straight lefts, which dictated the action.
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The IBF Super Welterweight Championship belt settled nicely in the hands of its current owner for another title defense. Jermall Charlo (24-0, 18KOs) extends his perfect record against former WBA super welterweight champion, Austin ‘No Doubt’ Trout (30-3,17KOs). The early rounds saw Charlo dictate the bout behind a strong left jab and powerful straight right. Charlo damaged Trout’s right eye to the point of closing. However, Trout would recover in the Championship rounds behind a sneaky straight left. Charlo would win the fight by unanimous decision; scores were 116-112 2x and 115-113.
*Fireworks would continue after the bout with mandatory/confused contender Charles Hatley shoving Jermall Charlo instead of Jermell Charlo who he is set to face later this year.
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Floyd Mayweather’s vacated WBC Super Welterweight belt was up for grabs in the first bout of the night. It would be one half of the Charlo duo that would snag the 154lb pound Championship after a comeback performance for the ages. Jermell Charlo (28-0, 13KOs) suffered a lackluster performance possibly winning two of the eight rounds fought. John ‘Da Rock’ Jackson (20-3, 15KOs) son of former WBC Middleweight Champion Julian Jackson put on a boxing clinic for seven rounds. Charlo seemed befuddled (the catch word of the evening) by the movement of Jackson. Derrick James, Charlo’s trainer, in between round 7 and 8 lit a fire under Charlo by questioning his stamina. Charlo raced out at the start of the 8th round and landed a hard right hook that turned Jackson into a living statue. Referee Tony Weeks stopped the bout in Round 8. At the time of the stoppage, Jackson was up 69-64 on all scorecards.
Sunday May 8, Lackland Center Jenkins Arean, Lackland Florida.
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PBC’s gift to mother’s featured up in comer Super Middleweight Kanat Islam (20-0, 17KOs) vs. Juan De Angel 18-3-1, 17KOs). Round 1 saw Islam land the vicious body shots, which seem to take the steam out of De Angel. in round 2, more of the same, De Angel trying to keep Islam off of him but doesn’t have power which Islam respects. In Round 6, De Angel suffers an ankle sprain which causes him to hit the canvas. De Angel would get up but could not put any weight on the right ankle. As such, the Referee calls the bout giving Islam a TKO in Round 6.
In a no holds barred matchup between friends, Miguel Cruz (13-0, 11KOs) pulled out a tense win against squad mate Samuel Figueroa (10-1, 4KOs). The ‘Frenemies‘ started the bout out cautiously feeling each other out. However, Cruz established a stiff jab which set the tone for the rest of the bout. The rounds would start with Cruz landing the more meaningful shots. It was a toss up going into round 8, with the busier Cruz taking the win. Scores were 78-74, 77-74 for Cruz, and 77-75 for Figueroa.
Dennis Galarza (13-1, 8KOs) pulled out a unanimous decision win against Yardley Suarez (15-4, 9KOs) in an 8 rounder. Galarza controlled 5 of the 7 rounds by keeping his opponent at the end of his jabs. Suarez would experience a surge of energy in the 5th taking advantage of Galarza’s lack of defense. Galarza stayed with a steady pace creeping along the outside, to seal the win. Scores were 77-75, and 78-74×2
On Saturday, April 30, 2016, Welterweight Andre Berto (31-4, 24 KOs) scored a vicious 4th round knockout over rival Victor Ortiz (31-6-2, 24 KOs) in front of a raucous crowd at the StudHub Center in Carson, California. Ortiz knocked Berto down with a straight left in Round 2. In Round 4, Berto would land an uppercut which sent Ortiz to the canvass. Berto finished Ortiz off with a strong combination which ended the fight.
The DC Armory in Washington DC hosted Showtime Boxing. In a stunner, Badou “The Ripper” Jack (21-1-1, 12 KOs) retains his WBC Super Middleweight title against Lucian Bute (32-4, 25 KOs) with a majority draw. Jack would box effectively throughout the 12 rounds, landing his right at will to Bute’s head and body. The 1st round saw each fighter feeling the other out. Jack would begin to dictate the pace of the bout with an effective jab and crisp right. The Ripper’s perpetual motion threw off Bute’s timing. Probably thinking he was winning the fight easily, Jack coasted the last three round. Bute would capitalize by pressing the action and landing his left on a clearly tired Jack. The fight ended with Jack landing 61% of his power shots. Judge Stephen Rados scored the bout 117-111, Judges Glen Crocker and Omar Mintun Sr. both had it 114-114. Jack will face DeGale in a Super Middleweight unification bout in the fall. On 05/26/2016, the WBC stated Bute tested positive for the banned susbtance enobosaram. The fight will probably be rulled a no contest.
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After the fight, Jack stated, “I won the fight, but everybody saw it though so it’s all good. I feel I landed more punches than him. But everybody saw it though, so that’s what matters. He was very tough. I may have given away a couple of rounds, maybe the last one or two rounds or so but I won the fight clearly. Right now I’m just going to relax, go home and see my beautiful daughter, take some time off and be back in the fall with DeGale.”
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IBF Super Middleweight Champion, “Chunky” James DeGale (23-1, 14 KOs) won a controversial unanimous decision over Rogelio “Porky” Medina (36-7, 30 KOs). Porky took the fight to DeGale pressuring the champ from the opening bell. DeGale would resort to posturing by sticking his tongue out which did not win over the DC crowd. ‘Porky’ would respond by spitting at DeGale. Medina would continue to press the action in the later rounds with strong body punches and left hooks. DeGale would counter Medina’s shots with crisp rights. The later rounds would see DeGale begin to show the effects of the body shots by staying on the ropes. Medina would capitalize with effective combinations to the head and body. In the end, a battered and bruised DeGale would get the unanimous decision win 115-113, 117-111 2x much to the dismay of the DC Armory crowd.
DeGale on his performance, “The boxing skills are too good. If I’m being honest, he’s a very strong fighter, but skills pay the bills. I watched this guy years ago and this guy didn’t have the engine like that. He’s gotten better and stronger in the last year and a half. I’m a bit disappointed – I should be taking out people like Porky Medina, no disrespect to him.”
Medina on DeGale, “I pressured him and came here to give a good fight and good performance. That’s what I came to do tonight. I don’t know what he came to do. He just came to run, and avoid going to war with me as much as possible. I don’t see how they can give the decision to someone that doesn’t want to fight.”
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Chris Pearson (14-1, 10KOs) in convincing fashion, won a uniamous decision over Joshua Okine (28-7-1, 17 KOs). Pearson got off to a quick start stunning Okine in the 1st round with a stiff jab. In Round 2, Pearson would throw a vicious low blow which sent Okine to the mat and left every man present cringing. Okine would recover and pick up the pace in the later rounds but it was too little too late as Pearson takes the decision win 99-92.
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In a Super Lightweight bout, Sharif “The Lion” Bogere (28-1, 19 KOs) dominated Samuel Akoako (21-10, 15 KOs). Bogere was the quicker of the two combatants landing effective combinations against the slower Akoako. “The Lion” would stalk his prey over 10 rounds, winning a unanimous decision. Scores 100-90 3x
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