Showing posts with label Manny Pacquiao. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Manny Pacquiao. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Marquez criticizes Mayweather, Ortiz
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 | 
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Mexican boxer Juan Manuel Marquez is critical of both new WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. and the man he defeated, Victor Ortiz.
"I think what Victor Ortiz did is unacceptable. A head butt is something for the street and not worthy for a professional boxer in the ring," Marquez told BoxingScene.com.
"And Mayweather, he would retaliate with more street fighting," he added.
In the pivotal 4th round of the Mayweather-Ortiz bout, Ortiz drove Mayweather to a corner and headbutted him.
The referee Joe Cortez deducted a point from Ortiz, who profusely apologized to Mayweather.
But after Ortiz apologized for the 3rd time, Mayweather rocked him with a 1-2 combination that dropped him to the canvas, ending the bout.
Marquez feels both boxers' actions were inappropriate and unsportsmanlike.
He said there will be no shenanigans when he fights Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao on November 12.
"Despite the referee's advising you in the dressing room, telling you that you should always protect yourself, there is something called professionalism. There is sportsmanship and professionalism," he said.
"The November 12 fight against Pacquiao will be fair and you can look for a clear winner in the ring," Marquez added.
Marquez also questioned the actions of referee Cortez.
"The referee says you should never let your guard down, but the referee never restarted the fight. It is controversial what they did," Marquez said.
He believes the bout should ultimately have been marked as invalid.
"The referee must stop the bout to speak to a commissioner in the ring and then restart the fight. They give Mayweather a knockout and there is serious error with everyone, including the Commission of Nevada," Marquez said.
He added, "A fight that was starting to turn good was spoiled for everyone."
"I think what Victor Ortiz did is unacceptable. A head butt is something for the street and not worthy for a professional boxer in the ring," Marquez told BoxingScene.com.
"And Mayweather, he would retaliate with more street fighting," he added.
In the pivotal 4th round of the Mayweather-Ortiz bout, Ortiz drove Mayweather to a corner and headbutted him.
The referee Joe Cortez deducted a point from Ortiz, who profusely apologized to Mayweather.
But after Ortiz apologized for the 3rd time, Mayweather rocked him with a 1-2 combination that dropped him to the canvas, ending the bout.
Marquez feels both boxers' actions were inappropriate and unsportsmanlike.
He said there will be no shenanigans when he fights Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao on November 12.
"Despite the referee's advising you in the dressing room, telling you that you should always protect yourself, there is something called professionalism. There is sportsmanship and professionalism," he said.
"The November 12 fight against Pacquiao will be fair and you can look for a clear winner in the ring," Marquez added.
Marquez also questioned the actions of referee Cortez.
"The referee says you should never let your guard down, but the referee never restarted the fight. It is controversial what they did," Marquez said.
He believes the bout should ultimately have been marked as invalid.
"The referee must stop the bout to speak to a commissioner in the ring and then restart the fight. They give Mayweather a knockout and there is serious error with everyone, including the Commission of Nevada," Marquez said.
He added, "A fight that was starting to turn good was spoiled for everyone."
source: abs-cbnNEWS
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Mayweather will regret not fighting Pacquiao - Roach
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 |
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Roach believes that even if Mayweather retires undefeated, his record will be in question because he did not fight the Filipino boxing icon.
“They will say, why didn’t you fight Pacquiao?” Roach said. “He’s undefeated, but he never fought Manny Pacquiao.”
In the press conference after his 4th round knockout victory over Victor Ortiz, Mayweather had insisted that he did not need to fight Pacquiao.
Roach, however, disagrees.
“He never fought the best fighter of his era, and that will haunt him for the rest of his life,” Roach said.
Pacquiao will fight Mexican rival Juan Manuel Marquez on November 12.
source: abs-cbnNEWS
Pacquiao: I don't need to fight Floyd
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 |
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Pacquiao, who is training for his upcoming bout against Juan Manuel Marquez, was informed that Mayweather does not feel the need to fight Pacquiao.
“Ako rin, I don’t need him either,” said Pacquiao.
Mayweather defeated Victor Ortiz last September 17 (September 18 in Manila) to remain undefeated and capture the WBC welterweight belt.
“Sa naipakita natin at na-accomplish natin sa boxing, satisfied naman ako sa career ko,” Pacquiao said. “Kahit hindi kami maglaban, wala akong problema.”
Pacquiao also commented on Mayweather’s victory.
“Okay naman, legal naman, hindi naman foul yung ginawa ni Mayweather,” said the fighting congressman. “Kaya lang, yung tinatawag nating sportsmanship, wala s’ya nun.”
“Siguro si Ortiz, he’s trying to be nice. Kaya lang si Mayweather, hindi s’ya kinakaibigan kaya ganoon ang nangyari,” Pacquiao added. “May pagkukulang din si Ortiz doon.”
source: abs-cbnNEWS
Pacquiao still pound-for-pound king; Floyd #2
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 |
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Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s controversial knockout victory over Victor Ortiz was enough to put him back in The RING’s pound-for-pound rankings.
It was not enough, however, to dislodge Filipino boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao from the top.
Pacquiao remains the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world and the number 1 fighter in the welterweight division.
Mayweather takes the 2nd spot in both rankings.
“Mayweather can’t leave boxing for 16 months, defeat a good (not special) opponent in a less-than-satisfying manner and expect to regain his status as the No. 1 fighter in the world,” said RingTV.com’s Michael Rosenthal.
Rosenthal gave Pacquiao the edge in the pound-for-pound rankings because he has been more active in the ring than Mayweather, although Pacquiao’s last 3 fights have been less than stellar.
The welterweight ranking was more complicated as both Pacquiao and Mayweather faced 3 welterweights in the past 2 years.
But Pacquiao still retains the top spot as he is the incumbent number 1.
“(Pacquiao) can be overtaken only if he slips up or if your recent accomplishments are far superior to his. Neither of those criteria apply here,” Rosenthal said.
With Mayweather returning to the pound-for-pound rankings, Sergio Martinez drops down to the 3rd spot, while Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire is now at number 4.
Pacquiao’s next opponent, Juan Manuel Marquez, is at number 5.
It was not enough, however, to dislodge Filipino boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao from the top.
Pacquiao remains the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world and the number 1 fighter in the welterweight division.
Mayweather takes the 2nd spot in both rankings.
“Mayweather can’t leave boxing for 16 months, defeat a good (not special) opponent in a less-than-satisfying manner and expect to regain his status as the No. 1 fighter in the world,” said RingTV.com’s Michael Rosenthal.
Rosenthal gave Pacquiao the edge in the pound-for-pound rankings because he has been more active in the ring than Mayweather, although Pacquiao’s last 3 fights have been less than stellar.
The welterweight ranking was more complicated as both Pacquiao and Mayweather faced 3 welterweights in the past 2 years.
But Pacquiao still retains the top spot as he is the incumbent number 1.
“(Pacquiao) can be overtaken only if he slips up or if your recent accomplishments are far superior to his. Neither of those criteria apply here,” Rosenthal said.
With Mayweather returning to the pound-for-pound rankings, Sergio Martinez drops down to the 3rd spot, while Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire is now at number 4.
Pacquiao’s next opponent, Juan Manuel Marquez, is at number 5.
source: abs-cbnNEWS
Monday, September 19, 2011
Mayweather slams Pacquiao in post-fight presser
Monday, September 19, 2011 |
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In the press conference after his controversial victory over Victor Ortiz, Mayweather unleashed a verbal assault on the current pound-for-pound king.
"I don't need (Manny) Pacquiao. With or without Pacquiao, every time Floyd Mayweather goes out there he's going to make over $70-million, period. I don't need him," Mayweather said.
The undefeated boxer once again questioned Pacquiao's achievements.
"Where was he (Pacquiao) in 96, 97, 98, 99, 2000, 2001, when I was dominating the game? Now when I'm 34 they say this guy wants to fight. They didn't ask me when I was in my twenties or when I was in my teens," Mayweather said.
He also implied once more that Pacquiao was using performance enhancing drugs (PEDs).
"If were to go up right now to heavyweight and compete with the Klitschkos, you would say, 'Floyd Mayweather is on something.' But a man goes up from 105 to 154 and you say, 'oh, it's all natural.' C'mon man, wake up," he said.
Pacquiao has won world titles in 8 different divisions.
The issue of random drug and urine testing for PEDs has caused negotiations between the fighters' camps to collapse.
Mayweather also repeated his claim that Pacquiao is using his name to make big paydays.
"Pacquiao is famous because he is attached to my name. When they say Pacquiao, they say that's the guy they are trying to get to fight Floyd Mayweather. When they say Floyd Mayweather, they say that's an all-time great," he said.
But some boxing analysts were not impressed with Mayweather's words regarding Pacquiao.
"Floyd just spent 10 mins basically making excuses why he's not fighting Pacquiao. I'm gonna hurl," tweeted ESPN's Dan Rafael.
Yahoo! Sports' Kevin Iole, meanwhile, criticized Mayweather for "ducking and dodging" questions about Pacquiao during the post-fight presser.
"Finally, he was asked, 'Tell us exactly what it will take for you and Pacquiao to get in there.' And given the opportunity, finally to trot out his favorite line: 'If you think you're the best, take the test,'" Iole said.
"If he doesn't want to fight Pacquiao because he truly believes in his heart that Pacquiao is using performance enhancing drugs, then say so. It will disappoint millions of fans worldwide, many of whom are his fans, but it's his choice to fight whomever he wants," he added.
Iole says Mayweather has to end the "crazy tap dance" regarding the question about Pacquiao.
"For all the great things that Floyd Mayweather Jr. has done in his career, his response to that one question continues to be his only losing move," he said.
Pacquiao is set to fight Mexican rival Juan Manuel Marquez on November 12.
source: abs-cbnNEWS
Pacquiao blasts Mayweather for 'poor sportmanship'
Monday, September 19, 2011 |
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Manny Pacquiao made sure he’d catch the fight on TV. He didn’t like what he saw.
“Very poor sportsmanship,” said the Filipino pound-for-pound champion in the aftermath of Floyd Mayweather’s controversial knockout of Victor Ortiz in Las Vegas yesterday.
Pacquiao said he didn’t’ see anything illegal with what Mayweather did because he thought that the referee, Joe Cortez, had already ordered the fight to continue.
“It was not illegal,” he said.
Still, Pacquiao, a clean fighter, felt it was unsportsmanlike.
Freddie Roach talked to The STAR right after the fight, and felt it was a “cheap shot” from Mayweather.
“Yeah,” he said over the phone.
“The referee was still talking to someone at ringside. And I didn’t see him said ‘box’ like they always do. I think he lost control,” said Roach.
Pacquiao’s adviser, Mike Koncz, felt the same way, too.
“Poor sportsmanship,” said Koncz who watched the fight with Pacquiao.
“I feel the same way. Floyd just took advantage of the inexperience of the young fighter like Ortiz. I agree that it was a cheap shot,” he said.
Koncz was asked if Pacquiao ever talked about the possibility of fighting Mayweather as they watched the fight on TV.
“No. We’re not concerned with Floyd right now. We’re working on the (Juan Manuel) Marquez fight (on Nov. 12),” said Koncz.
“Ortiz was too trusting. It was his fault. But Floyd showed he is not a sportsman in its true sense,” said Pacquiao’s legal adviser, Franklin Gacal.
“It was very clear Cortez was still talking to somebody when Floyd threw the cheap shot at Ortiz. That punch hurt not Ortiz but the sport of boxing,” Gacal added.
Mayweather stretched his unbeaten record to 42 and became the new WBC welterweight champion when he caught Ortiz with two solid punches with just a second left in the fourth round.
It was a clear knockout except that Ortiz wasn’t protecting himself because Cortez appeared to be talking to someone at ringside, maybe the commissioner or one of the judges.
The referee’s eyes were not on the boxers.
That’s why when Mayweather landed the first blow, Cortez looked stunned, his eyes and mouth wide open. Yet, when Ortiz fell to the canvas he was so quick to give him the count.
Cortez defended his actions.
“Time was in. The fighter needed to keep his guard up. Mayweather did nothing illegal,” Cortez firmly said after the fight.
Prior to the knockout, Ortiz pinned Mayweather on the ropes, and banged away at the undefeated American. Then he must have been carried away, and lunged at Mayweather – with his head.
Ortiz was deducted a point for the intentional headbutt that opened a cut on Mayweather’s chin.
“I got hit with a dirty shot,” Mayweather told HBO analyst Larry Merchant inside the ring.
Mayweather insisted that Ortiz should have protected himself at all times.
“Meaning even though it appeared that he wasn’t protecting himself.... That you unfairly took advantage of it,” Merchant continued.
But Mayweather evaded the question, and instead thanked everybody who bought the fight on pay-per-view and those who came out to Las Vegas to watch.
“We’re not (here) to talk about what he did dirty or what I did dirty. I was victorious. If he wants a rematch he can get a rematch,” Mayweather said.
Merchant got into Mayweather’s nerves, and soon after the flamboyant and cocky American was right in the face of the 80-year-old boxing expert.
“You don’t ever give me a fair shake. So I’m gonna let you talk to Victor Ortiz, alright? I’m through. Put somebody else up here to give me an interview. HBO needs to fire you because you don’t know (expletive) about boxing. You ain’t (expletive),” Mayweather ranted.
“If I was 50 years younger, I would kick your ass,” was Merchant’s reply.
Then he turned his back on Mayweather.
“Very poor sportsmanship,” said the Filipino pound-for-pound champion in the aftermath of Floyd Mayweather’s controversial knockout of Victor Ortiz in Las Vegas yesterday.
Pacquiao said he didn’t’ see anything illegal with what Mayweather did because he thought that the referee, Joe Cortez, had already ordered the fight to continue.
“It was not illegal,” he said.
Still, Pacquiao, a clean fighter, felt it was unsportsmanlike.
Freddie Roach talked to The STAR right after the fight, and felt it was a “cheap shot” from Mayweather.
“Yeah,” he said over the phone.
“The referee was still talking to someone at ringside. And I didn’t see him said ‘box’ like they always do. I think he lost control,” said Roach.
Pacquiao’s adviser, Mike Koncz, felt the same way, too.
“Poor sportsmanship,” said Koncz who watched the fight with Pacquiao.
“I feel the same way. Floyd just took advantage of the inexperience of the young fighter like Ortiz. I agree that it was a cheap shot,” he said.
Koncz was asked if Pacquiao ever talked about the possibility of fighting Mayweather as they watched the fight on TV.
“No. We’re not concerned with Floyd right now. We’re working on the (Juan Manuel) Marquez fight (on Nov. 12),” said Koncz.
“Ortiz was too trusting. It was his fault. But Floyd showed he is not a sportsman in its true sense,” said Pacquiao’s legal adviser, Franklin Gacal.
“It was very clear Cortez was still talking to somebody when Floyd threw the cheap shot at Ortiz. That punch hurt not Ortiz but the sport of boxing,” Gacal added.
Mayweather stretched his unbeaten record to 42 and became the new WBC welterweight champion when he caught Ortiz with two solid punches with just a second left in the fourth round.
It was a clear knockout except that Ortiz wasn’t protecting himself because Cortez appeared to be talking to someone at ringside, maybe the commissioner or one of the judges.
The referee’s eyes were not on the boxers.
That’s why when Mayweather landed the first blow, Cortez looked stunned, his eyes and mouth wide open. Yet, when Ortiz fell to the canvas he was so quick to give him the count.
Cortez defended his actions.
“Time was in. The fighter needed to keep his guard up. Mayweather did nothing illegal,” Cortez firmly said after the fight.
Prior to the knockout, Ortiz pinned Mayweather on the ropes, and banged away at the undefeated American. Then he must have been carried away, and lunged at Mayweather – with his head.
Ortiz was deducted a point for the intentional headbutt that opened a cut on Mayweather’s chin.
“I got hit with a dirty shot,” Mayweather told HBO analyst Larry Merchant inside the ring.
Mayweather insisted that Ortiz should have protected himself at all times.
“Meaning even though it appeared that he wasn’t protecting himself.... That you unfairly took advantage of it,” Merchant continued.
But Mayweather evaded the question, and instead thanked everybody who bought the fight on pay-per-view and those who came out to Las Vegas to watch.
“We’re not (here) to talk about what he did dirty or what I did dirty. I was victorious. If he wants a rematch he can get a rematch,” Mayweather said.
Merchant got into Mayweather’s nerves, and soon after the flamboyant and cocky American was right in the face of the 80-year-old boxing expert.
“You don’t ever give me a fair shake. So I’m gonna let you talk to Victor Ortiz, alright? I’m through. Put somebody else up here to give me an interview. HBO needs to fire you because you don’t know (expletive) about boxing. You ain’t (expletive),” Mayweather ranted.
“If I was 50 years younger, I would kick your ass,” was Merchant’s reply.
Then he turned his back on Mayweather.
source: Abac Cordero -Philstar
Sunday, September 18, 2011
BoxingScene’s Pound for Pound Top Ten
Sunday, September 18, 2011 |
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Age: 32
Current Title: WBO Welterweight/147 lbs. (2009-Present, 2 Defenses)
Lineal World Championships: World Flyweight/112 lbs. (1998-99, 1 Defense); World Featherweight/126 lbs. (2003-2005, 2 Defenses); World Jr. Lightweight/130 lbs. champion (2008); World Junior Welterweight (2009-10)
Additional Titles: WBC Flyweight (1998-99, 1 Defense); IBF Jr. Featherweight/122 lbs (2001-03, 4 Defenses); Ring Magazine Featherweight (2003-05, 2 Defenses); Ring/WBC Jr. Lightweight (2008) WBC Lightweight/135 lbs. (2008); Ring Jr. Welterweight (2009-10); WBC Jr. Middleweight/154 lbs. (2010-11)
Record in Title Fights: 15-1-2, 11 KO, 1 KOBY (Overall); 6-1-1, 5 KO, 1 KOBY (Lineal Only)
Last Five Opponents: Shane Mosley (UD12), Antonio Margarito (UD12), Joshua Clottey (UD12), Miguel Cotto (TKO12), Ricky Hatton (KO2)
Next Opponent: November 12, 2011 vs. Juan Manuel
The Take: As expected, Pacquiao went through Shane Mosley with ease, becoming only the second man to drop the former three-division champ. Despite that, Pacquiao failed to impress and appeared to be carrying his man at times. It was a pathetic fight that never should have been made but, hey, the accountants loved it. Pacquiao next takes the long awaited third fight with Lightweight king Juan Manuel Marquez. It’s getting some beef. It should. Sure, this might well turn out to be another classic. However, given Marquez’s lack of Welterweight frame, even at a catchweight of 144, the chance for a turkey is there as well. It would be less so if Pacquiao were taking on the best young Jr. Welterweights and Welterweights in the world. It’s going on a couple years since Pacquiao faced someone with enough tiger to bring some real drama about winning and losing. One day soon, what’s left of Pacquiao’s youth will be behind him. Fighting only twice a year, are we really already in the epilogue?
2) Nonito Donaire (26-1, 18 KO)
Age: 28
Current Title: WBC/WBO Bantamweight/118 lbs. (2011-Present, 0 Defenses)
Additional Titles: IBF Flyweight (2007-09, 3 Defenses)
Record in Title Fights: 5-0, 5 KO (7-0, 6 KO including interim title fights)
Last Five Opponents: Fernando Montiel (TKO2), Wladimir Sidorenko (KO4), Hernan Marquez (TKO8), Manuel Vargas (KO3), Rafael Concepcion (UD12)
Next Opponent: October 22, 2011 vs. TBA
The Take: It looked for a moment like Donaire would be the guy who burned the Golden Ticket twice. Following his career making victory over Vic Darchinyan in 2007, Donaire made some questionable career moves that cost him momentum and exposure. Following a sensational stoppage of Fernando Montiel earlier this year, Donaire was at the top of what could be argued as the best division in boxing (Bantamweight). He promptly got into a promotional kerfuffle with Top Rank that threatened to sideline him a lot longer than it has. The fact is, despite all the drama, he’ll be back in the ring by year’s end and meet the anemic modern standard of two appearances per year. In the ring, he might be the best combination of speed and power in the game fighting right now at true physical prime. The world around him is getting older. He’s just getting there, and he’s got enough quality wins to speak to just how much there could be yet to look forward to. Donaire could well rule at Jr. Featherweight and Featherweight before he’s done. Let’s hope he can pick up another belt or two t 118 lbs. first.
3) Sergio Martinez (47-2-2, 26 KO)
Age: 36
Current Titles: Lineal World Middleweight Champion/160 lb. champion (2010-Present, 2 Defenses)
Additional Titles: WBC Jr. Middleweight (2009-10); Ring/WBC Middleweight (2010-Present, 1 Defense); WBO Middleweight (2010)
Record in Title Fights: 4-0-1, 3 KO including interim title fights (Overall); 3-0, 2 KO (Lineal Only)
Last Five Opponents: Sergiy Dzinziruk (TKO8), Kelly Pavlik (UD12), Paul Williams (L12, KO2), Kermit Cintron (D12), Alex Bunema (RTD8)
Next Opponent: October 1, 2011 vs. Darren Barker (23-0, 14 KO)
The Take: Prior to the dismantling of Dzinziruk, there was some hesitation here in raising Martinez. Sometimes fighters get hot, put it all out there against some big names, and then come back to Earth. Martinez isn’t playing out as one of them. He’s closer to the old adage about a fighter getting better as a champion and he showed the mark of an excellent division king when he blew out a Dzinziruk who looked like the boxing equivalent of a ‘trap game.’ After Dzinziruk, and given the lack of activity from the man one slot down, a boost all the way to number three was in order. Martinez has some defensive flaws but his quality of opposition is off the charts over the last two years. Some of the game’s best hand speed, an evolved power game, and a joy about his craft make Martinez the most exciting Middleweight Champion in years. His last five contests have all come against former titlists or champions and both blemishes are contestable. Cintron earned two losses the night they fought, appearing to suffer a stoppage in an awkward count and then getting a draw he did not deserve on the cards. Williams, the first time, was as close as any classic battle could be. That Barker is a step down is obvious, but Martinez is merely taking the champion’s lap they all do at some point if they can hold the crown.
4) Floyd Mayweather (41-0, 25 KO)
Age: 34
Current Title: Lineal World Welterweight (2010-Present)
Lineal World Championships: World Jr. Lightweight (1998-2002, 8 Defenses); World Lightweight (2002-2004, 3 Defenses); World Welterweight (2006-08, 1 Defense)
Additional Titles: WBC Jr. Lightweight (1998-2002, 8 Defenses); Ring/WBC Lightweight (2002-2004, 3 Defenses); WBC Jr. Welterweight (2005); IBF Welterweight (2006); Ring/WBC Welterweight (2006-08, 1 Defense); WBC Jr. Middleweight (2007)
Record in Title Fights: 19-0, 9 KO (Overall); 16-0, 8 KO (Lineal Only)
Last Five Opponents: Shane Mosley (UD12), Juan Manuel Marquez (UD12), Ricky Hatton (TKO10), Oscar De LaHoya (SD12), Carlos Baldomir (UD12)
Age: 34
Current Title: Lineal World Welterweight (2010-Present)
Lineal World Championships: World Jr. Lightweight (1998-2002, 8 Defenses); World Lightweight (2002-2004, 3 Defenses); World Welterweight (2006-08, 1 Defense)
Additional Titles: WBC Jr. Lightweight (1998-2002, 8 Defenses); Ring/WBC Lightweight (2002-2004, 3 Defenses); WBC Jr. Welterweight (2005); IBF Welterweight (2006); Ring/WBC Welterweight (2006-08, 1 Defense); WBC Jr. Middleweight (2007)
Record in Title Fights: 19-0, 9 KO (Overall); 16-0, 8 KO (Lineal Only)
Last Five Opponents: Shane Mosley (UD12), Juan Manuel Marquez (UD12), Ricky Hatton (TKO10), Oscar De La
Next Opponent: September 17, 2011 vs. Victor Ortiz (29-2-2, 22
KO)
The
Take: The much younger Ortiz promises to bring it all night in September.
He better. If Mayweather
hasn’t begun the inevitable slide, Ortiz will have his work cut out for him. The
sublime skill and performances of the men ahead of Mayweather while “Money”
was out cannot be ignored but, while they reside ahead of him, make no mistake:
boxing is still a two-man race. If
Mayweather comes out and shows he hasn’t lost a step, Mayweather can be
expected to rise. When he’s in the
ring, he’s no worse than the second best fighter in the world and usually
looks better than that. The problem,
since 2007, has been getting him to make a regular go of the sweet science.
A former lineal champion in three weight classes, with belts in five,
Mayweather is the finest defensive fighter of his generation and the offense
isn’t bad either. Many assume he
takes only those fights he is sure he can win.
Could Ortiz, bigger, heavier handed, and a southpaw, make a cliché of
the assumptions? We wait for
September to find out.5) Bernard Hopkins (52-5-2, 32 KO)
Age: 46
Current Title: Lineal World Light
Lineal World Championships: World Middleweight (2001-05, 6 Defenses)
Career Titles: IBF Middleweight (1995-2005, 20 Defenses); WBC Middleweight (2001-05, 7 Defenses); Ring/WBA Middleweight (2001-05, 6 Defenses); WBO Middleweight (2004-05, 1 Defense); Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight (2006-08, 1 Defense); Ring Magazine/WBC Light Heavyweight (2011-Present)
Record in Title Fights: 23-3-2, 13 KO, 1 No Contest (Overall); 8-2, 4 KO (Lineal Only)
Last Five Opponents: Jean Pascal (UD12, D12), Roy Jones Jr. (UD12), Enrique Ornelas (UD12), Kelly Pavlik (UD12), Joe Calzaghe (L12)
Next Opponent: October 15, 2011 vs. Chad Dawson (30-1, 17 KO)
The Take: After drawing with Jean Pascal last year,
there were those who argued with the returned placement of Bernard Hopkins to
the top ten pound-for-pound. Following
his rematch victory over Pascal on May 21, it is likely those complaints are
further muted. A problem with the
whole pound-for-pound debate, beside the fact that some people actually take
seriously an argument predicated on the absurd question of what would happen if
everyone were magically, and relatively, or E=Harry Potter squared, the same
size, is that it exists in two realities simultaneously.
It asks to evaluate the moment and the spread of time, finding a way to
balance a run of good performances from a fresh face versus a great performance
amidst the ups and downs of the aging fighter.
When it comes to Light Heavyweight Champion Bernard Hopkins, the bottom
line is this: he’s still got it. He’s
still got so much he’s moved back into the top five.
Chad Dawson, the one and perhaps future heir apparent, looms in the fall.
Age: 37
Current Title: Lineal World Lightweight Champion (2008-Present, 3 Defenses)
Additional Titles: IBF Featherweight (2003-05, 4 Defenses); WBA Featherweight (2003-05, 3 Defenses); WBC Jr. Lightweight (2007-08, 1 Defense); Ring Lightweight (2008-Present, 3 Defenses); WBO/WBA Lightweight (2009-Present, 2 Defenses)
Record in Title Fights: 10-3-1, 4 KO or 12-3-1, 6 KO including interim title fights (Overall); 4-1-1, 3 KO (Lineal Only)
Last Five Opponents: Likar Ramos (KO1), Michael Katsidis (TKO9), Floyd Mayweather Jr. (L12), Juan Diaz (UD12, TKO9), Joel Casamayor (TKO11)
Next Opponent: November 12, 2011 vs. Manny Pacquiao (53-3-2, 38 KO)
The Take: Marquez has the Pacquiao battle he’s craved since coming up just short in a draw and loss the first two times around. Contested inside the Welterweight limit, the once great Featherweight is pushing his body to the credit of his bank account. He’ll be 38 by fight night and, whether he makes a great fight or not, he’s earned the right to try Pacquiao one last time. Outside of the Mayweather fight in 2009, he’s remained with the look of a master, posting memorable wins over younger men like Diaz and Katsidis and battering past a fellow veteran gem in Casamayor. Should Marquez lose to Pacquiao, one rival, one hole on his resume, yet remains. Marquez vs. Erik Morales is the one match-up of this era’s ‘Fab Four’ the world has never seen. After his Lazarus like performance versus Marcos Maidana, Morales looks like he can still give us enough to make Morales-Marquez must-see.
7) Carl Froch (28-1, 20 KO)
Age: 34
Current Title: WBC Super Middleweight (2010-Present, 1 Defense)
Additional Titles: WBC Super Middleweight (2008-10, 2 Defenses)
Record in Title Fights: 5-1, 1 KO
Last Five Opponents: Glen Johnson (UD12), Arthur Abraham (UD12), Mikkel Kessler (L12), Andre Dirrell (L12), Jermain Taylor (TKO12)
Next Opponent: October 29, 2011 vs. Andre Ward (24-0, 13 KO)
The Take: He doesn’t always look like one of the best fighters in the world. He just fights the schedule that should be a prerequisite for the claim and wins. It has its rewards. A pro since 2002, Froch built slowly to his first title shot and hasn’t slowed down since. Beginning with a win over future lineal Light Heavyweight king Jean Pascal, Froch has been on a run of six straight top-level foes, lost only once and close, and, four times, has given fans a Fight of the Year level affair. Crafty, smart, and tough as old boot, Froch has shown tremendous improvement in the Super Six tournament and proven more about himself than anyone in the field thus far. His chief rival for now, Ward, has a potent win over the only man to best Froch to date. The battle of resumes is otherwise lopsided in Froch’s favor. The only thing he hasn’t done yet is pick up a unification win but his level of competition shows that is not the only way to rack up big wins. Regardless, opportunity is coming. Froch and Ward will determine the leader of the pack in the incredibly talented 168 lb. class. It will be Froch’s seventh straight outstanding foe, stretching what is the arguably the best competitive run in all of boxing right now.
8) Andre Ward (24-0, 13 KO)
Age: 27
Current Title: WBA Super Middleweight (2009-Present, 3 Defenses)
Additional Titles: None
Record in Title Fights: 4-0
Last Five Opponents: Arthur Abraham (UD12), Sakio Bika (UD12), Allan Green (UD12), Mikkel Kessler (TD11), Shelby Pudwill (KO3)
Next Opponent:
October 29, 2011 vs. Carl Froch (28-1, 20 KO)
9) Timothy Bradley (27-0, 11 KO)
Age: 27
Current Titles: WBO Jr. Welterweight (2009-Present, 3 Defenses); WBC Jr. Welterweight (2011-Present)
Additional Titles: WBC Jr. Welterweight (2008-09, 2 Defenses)
Record in Title Fights: 5-0, 1 No Contest
Last Five Opponents: Devon Alexander (TD10), Luis Abregu (UD12), Lamont Peterson (UD12), Nate Campbell (NC3), Kendall Holt (UD12)
Next Opponent: TBA
The Take: Amir Khan should have been where TBA reads but Bradley, looking to get away from his current management, balked. Now, he sits on his second unification win with Devon Alexander with no big fight in site. Rumors abound that he could be in position to fight Manny Pacquiao sometime in 2012, but sitting out does little to build interest in the affair and he’s going to have fight through court first. It’s a shame because, when active, Bradley is a tricky, smart, fast handed fireplug of a fighter with great speed and the occasional third fist shaped as his skull. In some corners though, his recent inactivity has seen him lose ground to Khan in esteem, particularly after Khan beat Judah. Consideration was given here to switching Bradley out for the former British Olympian and he did lose a step to Ward due to Ward’s actually having a serious fight on tap. For now though, some benefit of the doubt is given to the out of ring concerns (and, really, it’s not like Bradley has been out a year or something) and to the remarkable strength and depth of the 140 lbs. class. Bradley still looks like a more complete, more consistent ring force than Khan. Hopefully, some day, we’ll find out in a fight.
10) Wladimir Klitschko (56-3, 49 KO)
Age: 35
Current Title: Lineal World Heavyweight Champion (2009-Present, 2 Defenses)
Career Titles: WBO Heavyweight (2000-02, 5 Defenses); IBF Heavyweight (2006-Present, 10 Defenses); WBO Heavyweight (2008-Present, 6 KO); Ring Heavyweight (2009-Present, 3 Defenses); WBA “Super” (2011-Present)
Record in Title Fights: 17-2, 14 KO, 2 KOBY (Overall); 4-0, 3 KO (Lineal Only)
Last Five Opponents: David Haye (UD12), Samuel Peter (KO10), Eddie Chambers (KO12), Ruslan Chagaev (RTD9), Hasim Rahman (TKO7)
Next Opponent: TBA
The Take: Klitschko is the most dominant division ruler in the sport right now but, in reviewing film of his ongoing winning streak in the run up to his win over David Haye, the scarcity of talent around him in comparison to other top fighters across the weight scale, and his own limitations, were glaring. If everyone were the same size, does anyone seriously think there aren’t ten fighters who could defeat a fighter as timid about engaging, as worried about getting hit, as groping, and as limited in offensive selection, as the Heavyweight king? But maybe that’s the thing. Klitschko looks beatable but for years has not been. The fighters he’s fighting might not always look like much, but their amateur backgrounds and deep fundamentals say world class. He didn’t look like a killer against archrival David Haye over the summer but, over twelve turgid rounds, Klitschko looked like what he he’s been for years: a winner. One of the great Heavyweight jabs ever and a lethal right hand might have something to do with that? For now, too many other divisions are that much better than Heavyweight but there simply is no fair conversation, at least at this moment, about the best in the game without mentioning the man who literally fills the bill. The re-emergence of Alexander Povetkin as a force, and development of Robert Helenius, could provide some excellent platforms to further prove that sooner than later.
Five More Who Could Easily Be Here: Giovanni Segura, Miguel Cotto, Lucian Bute, Anselmo Moreno, Pongsaklek Wonjongkam
Five for the Future: Yuriorkis Gamboa, Amir Khan, Abner Mares, Victor Ortiz, Gennady Golovkin
As always, feel free to agree…and disagree. This list is for entertainment purposes only and based purely on imagination, hypotheticals and conjecture just like every other pound for pound list ever written. Neither it nor any other such list made up of such illusory ingredients should be used to forward corporate agendas of any kind.
source: Cliff Rold -BoxingScene
Dirty money: Controversial KO gives Mayweather victory over Ortiz
Sunday, September 18, 2011 |
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LAS VEGAS – Floyd Mayweather Jr took the WBC welterweight title from
Victor Ortiz with a controversial fourth-round knockout on Saturday that
prompted an angry response from the crowd and raised questions about
his conduct in the ring.
Aggressive puncher Ortiz had knocked down 12 of his previous 13
opponents and he pinned fellow American Mayweather against the ropes
before being penalised by referee Joe Cortez for a head-butt.
After a brief time-out, Ortiz apologised to his opponent in the
centre of the ring by touching gloves before Mayweather suddenly
responded with a left hook and crunching right that dropped Ortiz to the
canvas at 2:59.
Boos rang out from the crowd in the MGM Grand Garden Arena but
Mayweather, who improved his professional career record to a perfect
42-0 with 26 knockouts, was unrepentant.
“I got hit with a dirty shot, I was protecting myself at all times,”
the 34-year-old said ringside. “I hit him with a left and then a right
hand, and that ended the bout.”
Asked to describe what happened as a replay of the final moments was
shown on a giant television screen, Mayweather replied: “We touched
gloves and we were back to fighting, then I threw the left and right
hand and that’s all she wrote.
“In the ring, you just have to protect yourself at all times. I was victorious. If he wants a re-match, he can get a re-match.”
Mayweather, widely regarded as the best defensive fighter of his
generation, then showered his interviewer with abuse and said he had
never been given “a fair shake”.
Ortiz, who took the WBC welterweight title from Andre Berto in April
with an unanimous points victory, conceded the head-butt had been
unfortunate but was eager to get a re-match with Mayweather.
Ortiz apology
“I apologised to him,” the 24-year-old southpaw said after slipping
to 29-3-2 with 22 knockouts. “I am not a dirty fighter. I am sorry for
that. But I was doing just fine until that slip-up so I would love this
re-match.”
Ortiz, who had said during the fight’s build-up that he had never
been especially impressed by Mayweather’s fighting credentials, gave his
own version of how the bout had ended.
“I was called to break by the referee (after the head-butt) and I
obeyed exactly as I was told,” he said. “And then, boom, he blindsided
me. It happens.
“As far as I was concerned, I came here to entertain the fans and I
think they were entertained. There was a miscommunication with the
referee but nobody is perfect and this was a learning experience.”
Watched by a crowd of around 15,000 that included former heavyweight
champion Mike Tyson, American pop singer Christina Aguilera and
basketball great Magic Johnson, Mayweather made a confident start.
He landed several body shots early in the opening round and dictated the tempo with a series of accurate right jabs.
Though Ortiz forced Mayweather to back-peddle for much of round two
and twice pinned him against the ropes, his opponent responded with a
couple of crunching rights to retain control.
Mayweather continued to dominate, maintaining the initiative with
accurate punching in round three and then upped the pace in the fourth
before getting the knockout he had predicted earlier in the week.
He dominated the official ringside statistics, connecting with 73 of
208 punches thrown to 26 of 148 for Ortiz. Mayweather also landed 61
power punches compared to Ortiz’s 26.
Earlier on Saturday, Mexican boxing great Erik Morales, at the age of
35, stopped compatriot Pablo Cesar Cano after 10 of 12 scheduled rounds
to claim the vacant WBC super lightweight world title.
source: Reuters
Floyd Mayweather KOs Victor Ortiz: Amir Khan Speaks Truth About the Knockout
Sunday, September 18, 2011 |
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IBF light welterweight champion Amir Khan (26-1, 18 KO) spoke about
the controversial ending to the Floyd Mayweather vs. Victor Ortiz bout
that took place earlier this evening.
After intentionally
headbutting Mayweather and having a point deducted, Ortiz embraced
Mayweather to touch gloves and hug before Mayweather threw two knockout
blows that put him on the canvas. Referee Joe Cortez immediately started
the count despite not restarting the fight, and Mayweather was awarded
the KO victory.
"Instinctively after being deliberately
fouled, a fighter wants to get back at the guy who did it, that's why
this happened." Amir Khan
There is no other way to put
it than that. Mayweather knew that it would be called a "cheap shot,"
but he figured the headbutt was as good as the one he was about to give
him in the form of his fists.
"I got hit with a dirty shot, and
it's protect yourself at all times," said Mayweather during the
post-fight interview. "I hit him with left hook, right hand, and it
ended the bout."
It is the 42nd career victory on Mayweather's
record. He wins the WBC welterweight title and gets the 26th KO victory
of his career.
"It's protect yourself at all times," Mayweather
continued. "He did something dirty. If he want a rematch, we can get a
rematch."
"I was called to break by the referee so I did as I obeyed," said Ortiz. "I looked up and boom, I was out.
"I'm sorry for that," Ortiz continued. "It happens. I'm not perfect."
Khan is currently scheduled to face Lamont Peterson on December 10.
Undercard Results from MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada:
Saul Alvarez defeats Alfonso Gomez by TKO in Round 6 to retain WBC light middleweight title.
Erik Morales defeats Pablo Cesar Cano by TKO in Round 10 to win the WBC light welterweight title.
Jessie Vargas defeats Josesito Lopez by split-decision to improve his undefeated record to 17-0.
source: Blake Dreisbach -Bleacherreport
Larry Merchant to Mayweather: ‘I wish I was 50 years younger then I’d kick your ass’
Sunday, September 18, 2011 |
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After winning on a cheap shot against Victor Ortiz,
Floyd Mayweather actually managed to sink lower in the post-fight
interview, haranguing HBO’s veteran sportscaster Larry Merchant:
Merchant later apologized for his response to the boxer. We don’t expect a similar gesture from Mayweather.
source: Jaemark Tordecilla -InterAKTV
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Larry Merchant vs. Floyd Mayweather: Twitter Blows Up After Controversial Ending
Saturday, September 17, 2011 |
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The fight of the night on Saturday at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas was not Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Victor Ortiz.
It was Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Larry Merchant.
After Mayweather appeared to sucker punch Ortiz out of a break in the fourth round, knocking him out in the process, Merchant didn't hesitate to suggest the undefeated boxing star played unfairly.
The suggestion sent Mayweather off on a rant, saying Merchant hadn't ever given him a "fair shake" and that he should be fired from HBO.
Merchant, however, was undeterred and stood his ground while Mayweather tried to back him up. Said Merchant, "I wish I was 50 years younger and I'd kick your ass."
After the hilarious exchange, here are some of the top tweets after the fight of the year.
Of course, we first start off with Eric Stangel, the head writer/executive producer of David Letterman:
And Bill Simmons:
source: Ryan Rudnansky -Bleacherreport
It was Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Larry Merchant.
After Mayweather appeared to sucker punch Ortiz out of a break in the fourth round, knocking him out in the process, Merchant didn't hesitate to suggest the undefeated boxing star played unfairly.
The suggestion sent Mayweather off on a rant, saying Merchant hadn't ever given him a "fair shake" and that he should be fired from HBO.
Merchant, however, was undeterred and stood his ground while Mayweather tried to back him up. Said Merchant, "I wish I was 50 years younger and I'd kick your ass."
After the hilarious exchange, here are some of the top tweets after the fight of the year.
Of course, we first start off with Eric Stangel, the head writer/executive producer of David Letterman:
And Larry Merchant will be trending on Twitter in 3...2...1...Next we have Darren Rovell, the Emmy Award-winning sports business reporter for CNBC:
Larry Merchant - Eye Of The Tiger
For the record, Larry Merchant is 80. So if he were 50 years younger, he'd be 4 years younger than Floyd.
We hit big with our "Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Larry Merchant will nearly come to blows" bet! I knew it would happen!Last but not least, Dane Cook everybody!
Just used my game shark with Fight Night for Xbox. Unlocked Larry Merchant 50 years ago. He's sporting a handlebar stash.Ah, the wide world of Twitter...
source: Ryan Rudnansky -Bleacherreport
Mayweather vs. Ortiz: Larry Merchant Disgraces HBO in Post-Fight Interview
Saturday, September 17, 2011 |
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Despite drawing some laughter from the heavily anti-Floyd Mayweather crowd, HBO commentator Larry Merchant disgraced his profession everywhere with his inflammatory remarks.
After repeatedly prodding Mayweather about his knockout of Victor Ortiz, Merchant's words quickly escalated from questionable to utterly indefensible.
He interrupted Mayweather, as he was thanking the fans no less, and clearly displayed he disapproved of Mayweather's knockout. Mayweather exclaimed, quite correctly I might add, that he will never get a "fair shake" because of his polarizing persona.
Then, after a couple back-and-forths, Mayweather told Merchant, "You ain't s--t."
Obviously, I'm not going to defend Mayweather for shouting this at Merchant, but his anger was completely justifiable. He just won the welterweight title—his first fight in 16 months—and this 80-year-old guy is trying to ruin his moment by getting in his face and saying that his knockout was a cheap move.
Instead of downplaying the situation, as any good, objective reporter should do, Merchant proceeded to tell Mayweather that he wished he was 50 years younger so he could "kick [Mayweather's] ass."
First of all, that is one of the most ridiculous statements I have ever heard. Merchant, at any age, could not take Floyd Mayweather. That is inarguable. He's just lucky that he's a senior citizen and can say things like that without getting beat up.
Second, to exclaim that on the job, into a microphone, in front of millions of viewers, is the most disgraceful thing you can do to your credibility.
Maybe Merchant just thought "screw it, I'm not gonna be around much longer, might as well go out with a bang," because that's exactly what he did. Merchant's remarks will be the subject of countless headlines and water cooler talk across the country over the next few days, for better or worse.
No matter how you feel about Floyd Mayweather, you can't defend Merchant's words if you truly believe in commentating or reporting ethics.
Merchant didn't just cross the line between appropriate and inappropriate, he crapped all over it.
The world will be a better place if Larry Merchant never conducts another interview.
source: Austin Green -Bleacherreport
Floyd Mayweather Knocks out Victor Ortiz: A Look at Punch Stats
Saturday, September 17, 2011 |
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Mayweather defeats Ortiz by KO in Round 4.
Floyd
Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO) won the WBC welterweight title from Victor
Ortiz (29-3-2, 22 KO) tonight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev.
CompuBox saw Floyd landing 73 of 208 punches while Ortiz landed only 26 of 148.
Mayweather
had his way with the 24-year-old before landing a brutal combination to
put Ortiz down and out on the canvas in Round 4. It didn't come without
controversy.
"I got hit with a dirty shot, and it's protect
yourself at all times," said Mayweather during the post-fight interview.
"I hit him with left hook, right hand, and it ended the bout."
The
end came after Ortiz intentionally head-butted Mayweather while he had
him in the corner. Referee Joe Cortez deducted a point immediately, but
before restarting the fight, both boxers embraced for a second to touch
gloves before Mayweather threw the knockout shots.
"It's protect
yourself at all times," Mayweather continued. "He did something dirty.
If he want a rematch, we can get a rematch."
Ortiz didn't leave
the ring without a smile on his face. He didn't admit to headbutting
Mayweather, but the replay showed it was intentional.
"I was called to break by the referee so I did as I obeyed," said Ortiz. "I looked up and boom, I was out."
"There's
two ways to look at it but as far as I was concerned I came here to
entertain the fans and I think they were entertained. There was a
miscommunication with the referee but nobody is perfect and this was a
learning experience."
"I'm sorry for that," Ortiz continued. "It happens. I'm not perfect."
Undercard Results from MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada:
Saul Alvarez defeats Alfonso Gomez by TKO in Round 6 to retain WBC light middleweight title.
Erik Morales defeats Pablo Cesar Cano by TKO in Round 10 to win the WBC light welterweight title.
Jessie Vargas defeats Josesito Lopez by split-decision to improve his undefeated record to 17-0.
source: Blake Dreisbach -Bleacherreport
Mayweather vs. Ortiz Video: Watch Money Sucker Punch That Ended Fight
Saturday, September 17, 2011 |
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What
was otherwise an entertaining, back-and-forth affair came to a swift
and strange end in the fourth round. Ortiz had regained momentum in the
fight, pounding "Money" against the ropes, before he went in for an
ill-advised head butt. Referee Joe Cortez immediately separated the two
fighters and administered a deduction to Ortiz while "Vicious" Victor
went to apologize to his challenger.
Shortly thereafter, the two
combatants met in the middle of the ring to hug it out, with Mayweather
waiting nary a moment to land a devastating one-two, left-right combo to
send Ortiz straight to the mat.
All while Cortez was looking away, before the referee had given any clear indication that the fight was back on.
By
a strict interpretation of the rule, Mayweather's haymakers were legal,
as the onus was technically on Ortiz to be ready to go at all times.
That being said, one look at the tape will show that "Money" May was in
the wrong, if not by the rule book then at least in the eyes of the box populi.
Either
way, Mayweather leaves the MGM Grand Garden Arena to head back to his
Las Vegas mansion with the WBC Welterweight Championship belt slung over
his shoulder and his undefeated record in tact at 42-0.
Whether
that will be enough to finally get "Pretty Boy" Floyd in the ring with
Manny Pacquiao remains to be seen. Saturday's fight did little, if
anything, to stem the never-ending tide of talk that the two
will/won't/should come to blows sooner rather than later.
For now,
though, Mayweather can enjoy his victory only with the smugness and
cockiness that led him to set aside sportsmanship for a sucker punch and
an easy "W".
source: Josh Martin -Bleacherreport
Ortiz calm before Mayweather storm
Saturday, September 17, 2011 |
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Despite the exchange of trash talk with Floyd Mayweather Jr., Victor Ortiz was a picture of calmness during the weigh-in ceremony for their Las Vegas fight on Saturday (Sunday in Manila).
Golden Boy Promotions (GBP) CEO, Richard Schaefer, said he was amazed with Ortiz’s display of self control during the Mexican-American’s face off with Mayweather.
"Victor just kept telling Floyd Mayweather, 'You know you're going down, you know you're going down'," Schaefer said in Ringtv.com.
"I mean, there was no raising of the voice. Just calm. With no hype. Just like, 'You know you're going down.'.. He just does not seem fazed by the magnitude of the event," added the boxing promoter.
Ortiz will be staking his WBC welterweight title against the undefeated Mayweather at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Shortly after the weigh in, the confident Ortiz flexed his biceps while walking past Mayweather’s space on stage.
This irked the flamboyant Mayweather, who started jawing at Ortiz. He later grabbed Ortiz by the neck before they were separated.
"They were talking trash, and they started pushing, and that led to grabbing. And when I saw that, I felt that it was time to jump in and I found myself in the line of fire again," said Schaefer.
Ortiz came exactly at the welterweight limit of 147 pounds while Mayweather weighed 146.5 lbs.
Age, ring rust
Mayweather, the former pound-for-pound king, is confident that his age and his long layoff from the ring won’t affect his performance against the younger Ortiz.
"They say I'm still looking sharp. They say I'm still looking young," Mayweather said in ESPN.com. "Of course, I run at 3 or 4 in the morning.”
Mayweather said his defensive skills helped him avoid the usual wear and tear typically experienced by boxers his age.
Mayweather is 10 years older than the 24-year-old Ortiz.
“I don't think as far as me deteriorating or losing skills -- I think I'm still very, very sharp.
Still strong. The reason why is because I don't think I've been in any toe-to-toe wars. I think when a fighter's in toe-to-toe wars -- a lot of wars -- it's wear and tear on the body, and I haven't taken no abuse. So I thank God for blessing me with this great defense," he said.
source: abs-cbnNEWS.com
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Victor Ortiz Weigh-in Photos & Videos
Saturday, September 17, 2011 |
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Floyd Mayweather Jr and Victor Ortiz weigh in ahead of their fight on September 17, 2011 (Sept 18 in Manila) for the WBC Welterweight title in Las Vegas.
Former five division champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (41-0, 25KOs) came in at a shredded 146.5-pounds. The WBC welterweight champion, Victor Ortiz (29-2-2, 22KOs), weighed in at the welterweight limit of 147.
Former five division champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (41-0, 25KOs) came in at a shredded 146.5-pounds. The WBC welterweight champion, Victor Ortiz (29-2-2, 22KOs), weighed in at the welterweight limit of 147.
source: boxingscene.com
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Pacquiao has best jab – Roach
Saturday, September 10, 2011 |
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Manny Pacquiao simply can’t wait to get his hands on Juan Manuel Marquez.
As the private jet was getting ready to leave for Los Angeles on Thursday, Pacquiao and Roach caught each other’s eyes inside the cabin and the Filipino could not help but bring up the topic of how he intends to take out Marquez when they battle for the third time on Nov. 12 in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao, dressed in a long-sleeve shirt with matching tie and slacks, put on a fighting stance, whispered something in Roach’s ear that forced the trainer to respond even as the boxer continued to keep his hands up.
If only there was enough space inside the 12-seater, Pacquiao would have shadow-boxed but he was nonetheless all juiced up that he threw a right and a left in the air, his face a picture of devilish aggression.
After a few moments, Pacquiao walked towards the direction of two scribes who were observing all the proceedings.
Roach followed.
“He has got the best right jab but he doesn’t use it,” said Roach.
Pacquiao was unresponsive and Roach told him he has to use it against Marquez.
“You know why I know you’ve got the best jab,” asked Roach.
Pacquiao just stared.
“It’s because I am the one who feels it (during training camp),” said Roach.
“You could knock him down even with that (right) jab.”
Pacquiao nodded and raised his hands anew and let loose a two-punch combo, the swishing sound cutting through the air as the other passengers began settling in their seats.
Bob Arum took a seat near the exit, fronting Pacquiao’s Canadian adviser Mike Koncz, while Roach sat adjacent to the Hall of Fame promoter as the engine began to rev.
The flight attendant then started asking the passengers if they like something to drink while Pacquiao lawyer Franklin Gacal and the fighter’s assistant Roger Fernandez took the back seats to prepare for the three-and-a-half-hour trip.
Pacquiao stayed for a few moments with the two scribes on board, exchanging anecdotes and sharing a laugh as the four-city press tour finally concluded with the fourth and final stop in Mexico City.
Before taking his seat, Pacquiao uttered one telling statement.
“This time, there’ll be no controversy.”
source: Nick Giongco -MB
Friday, September 9, 2011
Pacquiao-Marquez Mexico City Presser (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
Friday, September 09, 2011 |
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Superstars Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez get mobbed during their public press conference in Mexico City, where a reported 30,000 plus fans mobbed the boxers as they announced their trilogy fight.
Photos by Chris Farina/Top Rank
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Manny Pacquiao thinks of retiring soon
Sunday, August 28, 2011 |
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“I'm not gonna stay long in boxing. A couple of fights and I will stop boxing. I will focus to serve people,” the boxing congressman from Sarangani province said in an interview with KO Boxing.com.
Pacquiao, who has a professional record of 53 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, has a stellar career in boxing.
He has won world titles in 8 weight classes and is already considered as one of the best fighters in the history of the sport.
Pacquiao was elected as congressman of Sarangani province last year.
When asked if he plans to become Philippine president someday, Pacquiao laughed.
“No, I'm not thinking about the next position. I'm just focused, concentrating on my position right now as a congressman, how I can help [ my constituents],” said the boxer.
Pacquiao is lined up for a third fight against his Mexican rival, Juan Manuel Marquez, on November 12.
Pacquiao’s last fight could be against unbeaten boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr.
The anticipated match, seen to be the most lucrative in boxing history, could take place sometime in 2012.
source: Dennis Gasgonia -Abs-cbn
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